Howard & Musical RRideide $ 2525 Mimi RCMP offi cer off to OtOttawa.tawa. 1(incl.((in(iincclcl.ll.. GSGGST)ST)T March 12-14 only. PAGEAGE BB77 A nnivers arary PAGE B3 1960-2010

GULF ISLANDS

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 50TH YEAR  ISSUE 10

ISLANDS TRUST Kings Lane nnivers ary clinic to proceed Facility boosts island’s medical services BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF The island’s healthcare ser- vices received a much-need- ed dose of relief last Thurs- day as the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee approved a temporary use permit for a Kings Lane medical clinic. “I’m ecstatic,” said Dr. Shane Barclay, one of the property’s five prospective tenants. “The bottom line is that this new building has already attracted three phy- sicians.” Barclay said the absence of such a complex, where administration costs can be PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY shared among tenants, has DAFFODIL CHILD: Davina Burton’s muddy (but sweet) fi ngers tell us she was exploring more than the pretty fl owers at Centennial Park last week. discouraged many island doctors from operating offi c- es on the island. He added that there are no HEALTH AND SAFETY plans to operate a walk-in clinic on the site. The two-year permit increases the maximum Listeria fi nd prompts Camembert recall allowable number of physi- cian offi ces in the 164 Kings Salt Spring’s Moonstruck Cheese subject of alert they may have a contaminated item to discard Lane building from two to or return the product immediately. fi ve. BY SEAN MCINTYRE been affected by the recall, 56 packages dis- “The BCCDC is concerned that this cheese The building’s top floor DRIFTWOOD tributed throughout southwestern B.C. are still can be stored and consumed well beyond the contains two suites, one of The British Columbia Centre for Disease Con- unaccounted for. product’s best-before date,” reads the agency’s which has already been rent- trol warns consumers to avoid eating Cam- “Essentially this recall focuses on those 56 March 8 news release. “Listeria, if present, will ed to the Vancouver Island embert manufactured by Moonstruck Organic cheeses,” Grace said on Tuesday morning. “We grow to high numbers even if the cheese has Health Authority for any Cheese after the agency detected Listeria mono- are asking people to return or discard them, but been stored in the refrigerator.” VIHA employee who needs cytogenes bacteria in a routine test. defi nitely not to eat them.” Food contaminated with Listeria monocyto- accommodation. Company owner Julia Grace said she has sus- According to the BCCDC, consumption of food genes may not look or smell spoiled, adds the That move alone, said pended production of the White Moon, Savory contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, BCCDC. property co-owner Myles Moon and Ash-Ripened varieties after traces an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Grace said that despite the recall’s relatively Wilson, will save the health of the bacteria were discovered in a wheel of Short-term symptoms of the disease include modest scale, she and health authorities have authority approximately cheese made at the company’s facility on Salt high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nau- begun a thorough investigation of the com- $8,000 per year in B&B Spring. sea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. People with pany’s Beddis Road farm facility. accommodation costs. Positive samples from a February test were weakened immune systems, pregnant women “We’ve been working hard for a week now to “The ability to keep these confi rmed last week. and the elderly are especially susceptible. Of the estimated 209 units believed to have The BCCDC encourages people who suspect RECALL continued on A2 CLINIC continued on A2

Grow INSERTS INDEX North End SANDRA your • Thrifty Foods Arts ...... B1 Horoscope...... A15 Fitness SMITH • Ganges Pharmasave 250-537-5217 Bus Schedule ...... A4 Letters ...... A7 WEALTH • Country Grocer • Home Hardware • Variety Classifieds ...... A12 Sports ...... B14 • Sears •Buckerfield’s Editorial ...... A6 What’s On...... B6 • Home Depot • Rona Ferry Schedule ...... B14 You Asked ...... B11 Joni Ganderton • Island Tractor • Uncle Alberts saltspringhomefi nder.com Investment www.northendfitness.ca 250-537-1201 Advisor 250-537-1654 email: [email protected] 250.537.9933 website: www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com BEDDIS islanders FREE! AIRPORT BUS NEW SCHEDULE VALID FROM MAR. 4 TO APRIL 30, 2010 the airline SHUTTLE SERVICE Direct Ganges to Downtown: 7:40am Mon-Sat, 10:30am & 4:10 pm Daily ...... ROAD To and from Vancouver (YVR) Direct Ganges to Van Airport: 7:40am Mon-Sat, 10:30am & 4:10pm Daily main terminal...... GARAGE International or Domestic Direct Van Airport to Ganges: 8:45am Mon-Sat, 11:20pm & 5:00pm Daily Repairs to all ...... makes & models Direct Downtown to Ganges: 8:30am Mon-Sat, 12:00pm & 4:25 Daily 181A BEDDIS ROAD 250.537.98802 saltspringair.com CALENDARS NOW IN! 250-537-4122 A2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CALL GAIL, SEAN OR AMY IF YOU DID YOU KNOW... NEWSBEAT SEE NEWS HAPPENING  2505379933 ...Sawyer’s sells TRUST NOTES Industrial Machines! Sew leather, upholstery, Trustees reject after-fact variance permit boat cover fabrics & more. Carport places homeowner in meeting, the carport was added on to an take the island’s land-use bylaw and use it ~Jarret Sawyer existing building without an appropriate to light the fi re,” Ehring said. contravention of bylaw building permit. Adjacent property owners had not A variance permit was required after voiced any concerns about the carport, SAWYER SEWING CENTRE A Salt Spring Island property owner a site survey conducted for the Capital though staff indicate that the proper- fi nds himself between local bylaws and Regional District revealed the 4.24-metre ty is large enough to accommodate the SAWYER1-888-229-2266 SEWING CENTRE a hard place after trustees denied his siting violation. structure without infringing on setback 3400 Douglas St.,Victoria request for a development variance per- Trustee George Ehring’s decision to requirements. mit. vote against the permit was partly based According to Trust planner Brodie Por- 1-888-229-2266 Applicant Brian Little sought a devel- on a Trust planner’s suggestion that “the ter, the decision places the applicant in opment variance permit from the Trust granting of a variance permit can poten- contravention of the land-use bylaw. to reduce the minimum setback from a tially create an expectation in the com- 3400 Douglas St.,Victoria property line on a Castillou Way property munity with regard to future applica- from 7.5 metres (24 feet) to 3.26 metres tions.” Post your comment to this story (10.6 feet) to accommodate a carport. “If we were to issue development vari- online at According to a staff report present- ance permits on the grounds that the www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com 
   ed at Thursday’s local Trust committee building is already there, we may as well  
  
 
  Camembert will use test-and-release plan   "

 



 RECALL Aff ected products include: “We are a company that 
 "

"
 continued from A2 people care about and that’s Code 240110 with best before dates of important.” fi gure out where the crack in 03/03/10, 10/03/10, and 24/03/10 She said all Camembert $# !'
#"#
 !

$"
#
#"#
the system happened to allow products will undergo a test-  #
 !"


 
('
$"#!#
this to take place,” she said. Code 200110 with best before date 03/03/10 and-release procedure when  !
&#!
"$ !"
# "

"#!

#%
Moonstruck’s hard cheeses production resumes. "#!#"
"#!#"
!#
are not affected by the recall. Code 290110 with best before dates This is the fi rst such recall $#"
!"#$!#" !"$#"
* &#

 $!" Grace thanks islanders and Moonstruck Organic Cheese loyal customers for their sup- 10/03/10, 17/03/10 and 23/03/10 has experienced in its 12-year 
" 
!
 

 port. Responses she’s received Code 050210 with best before dates history. by email and telephone, she Listeria monocytogenes said, have been encouraging. 17/03/10, 23/03/10 and 02/04/10 made national headlines after 


)


) 


 She doesn’t anticipate the bacteria were discovered in &&&!



 ! recall will have a major long- Code 120210 with best before dates 23/03/10 facilities operated by Maple term impact on the future of Leaf Foods in June 2008. her internationally acclaimed and 02/04/10 For more information and cheese business. Code 190210 with best before date 02/04/10 updates about the recalled “The people who choose cheese products, visit the Honda Generator Moonstruck are making clear buying because it’s well made . . care of our animals and that’s a BCCDC website at www. choices,” she said. “They’re . and because of the way we take pretty loyal foundation.” bccdc.ca. ONE-MONTH SPECIAL Doctors’ clinic set to open doors on March 29 EU2000ic CLINIC modation, job-sharing posi- which was destroyed by fi re in Property owners have the continued from A1 tions and locums for holiday April 2009. option to renew the tempo- reg. $1749 relief in their offi ces,” reads a “This fits with the neigh- rary use permit for one more professionals in the com- Trust staff report presented at bourhood and will go to serve two-year period or begin work Sale munity is a very good thing,” Thursday’s meeting. our community’s needs,” said on an application to have he said. “We feel that this is Islands Trust staff noted the trustee George Ehring. the property permanently a darned good thing for the “acute need for a multi-doctor The proposal received wide- rezoned. $ island.” medical clinic” as a way to spread public support dur- The property is currently Sale ends Mar 31 1299 Wilson applauded the trust- relieve the “huge burden” on ing the application project, split-zoned residential and ees’ decision. He called the island doctors. including 14 letters and a 126- commercial. decision a proactive response The building contains offi ce signature petition in favour of The clinic is scheduled to HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT to a problem found in smaller space and treatment rooms the venture. open its doors to patients on 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm communities throughout B.C. in close proximity to other Trustee Christine Torgrim- March 29. the head of Ganges Harbour CLOSED SATURDAYS JAN/FEB 250-537-4202 “The reality is that medi- healthcare facilities and the son commended the project’s cal practitioners are leaving island’s main transportation developers for their work to Post your comment to this story the island as it is a challenge thoroughfare. include several energy-saving online at Tide Tables for them to find medical The structure replaces the and environmental-design AT FULFORD HARBOUR www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet offi ce space, housing accom- former ambulance station, components. sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT MAR m ft m ft 10 03:10 3.2 10.5 13 04:33 3.1 10.2 Photos WE 09:00 2.6 8.5 SA 10:17 2.2 7.2 Are you living on income, GIC’s 11:24 2.7 8.9 15:12 2.7 8.9 from your investments? 19:34 1.0 3.3 21:41 1.2 3.9 Great rates all CDIC insured. are available 14 05:50 3.1 10.2 ARE THEY TAX EFFICIENT? Check out my rate board in my window. 11 03:45 3.2 10.5 SU 11:40 2.0 6.6 for purchase TH 09:29 2.5 8.2 17:07 2.7 8.9 Call a trusted local professional Call for more information. 12:54 2.7 8.9 23:16 1.3 4.3 @ our on-line 20:22 1.1 3.6 15 06:05 3.0 9.8 MO 12:04 1.8 5.9 Martin J. Hoogerdyk, CFP INVESTMENT ADVISOR photostore 12 04:12 3.1 10.2 17:59 2.8 9.2 MAFALDA FR 09:54 2.3 7.5 23:49 1.5 4.9 Rocky Kinahan Hoogerdyk, EPC 14:09 2.7 8.9 16 06:20 3.0 9.8 SALES ASSISTANT gulfi slandsdriftwood.com 21:04 1.1 3.6 TU 12:30 1.5 4.9 [email protected] 250-537-1730 18:50 2.8 9.2 [email protected] Member CIPF GRACE POINT SQUARE 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square

NANAIMO (Departure Bay) SEAPLANES More daily fl ights home from the mainland Our Islands. Our World. • 6 scheduled fl ights daily between Ganges and Vancouver Airport For scheduled flight info please call SEAIR • Newest, fastest and quietest Seaplane fl eet in TERMINAL AT Canada GANGES VANCOUVER INT’L AIRPORT • Free parking and free shuttle bus to main 1-800-447-3247 HARBOR YVR terminal and bus exchange or visit our website at SALT SPRING • Frequent fl yer discount ISLAND • Charter fl ights available to other destinations, including USA. seairseaplanes.com

(Ganges Vancouver) BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON-LINE AND SAVE $3.00 ON A RETURN TRIP AIRFARE. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A3 Heads up! BC Liquor Stores Dry Grad Fundraiser Donations for chocolates until March 31 Newsbeat support 2010 dry grad event CONSUMER PROTECTION Islander seeks justice in fence-building rip-off Angry clients want money returned, community awareness and RCMP action BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF What started off as a relatively simple job has turned into a costly and frustrating dispute between an island resident and the owner of a fencing company that’s persisted for more than a year. Bob Elsea thought he’d done his homework when he called up a local fencing company to build a 100-foot fence around his Dukes Road property. He’d checked references, looked at previous jobs and felt pretty good about the man he’d eventually hire to complete the $7,000 project. Elsea was confi dent enough in the individual’s abilities to advance about $3,000 in costs to pay for supplies and get the job off the ground. For the fi rst several days, everything proceeded normally. The worksite was cleared up, supplies were delivered and an employee began digging post holes in Elsea’s yard. Elsea fi gures no more than 25 hours of work was under- taken on his property before the employee and company owner completely abandoned the job. After numerous calls and an offer to forward even more funds to help complete the job, Elsea says he received nothing but virulent and intimidating replies from the man who’d been contracted to do the work. “I kept calling and all I got was bullshit,” Elsea said. For his $3,000, Elsea had received 100 feet of wire fenc- ing, 25 cedar posts, 11 2X4s and 25 post holes. Elsea eventually gave up hope on the company’s owner PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE and hired another fence builder to fi nish the job. Bob Elsea with the fence he had to pay another contractor to build after he received only some materials and post holes Based on a rant Elsea’s wife submitted to the Driftwood from the initial contractor. Elsea says he wants to prevent other people from suff ering the same bad experience he did. in December 2009, the couple learned they weren’t the only ones to have experienced the individual’s business of people and somebody should expose him for what he Willis advises anybody looking for work to always ask for practices. is.” references, look at more than one contractor before get- “Once I brought this to light, people started coming for- Since that time she’s learned that both of the island’s ting a job done and to think twice before paying for a job ward,” he said. main building supply centres have terminated the man’s up front. This case goes to show just how important it is to Joan Byrne is a senior citizen who is among at least six accounts. fi nd out as much as possible about a prospective trades- other people on island who’ve faced similar troubles with After years of dealing with contractors and island trades- person before any money is exchanged for the promise of the fence builder in question dating back to 2003. people, Byrne said, this is the fi rst time she’s had such a services. Each case has a similar beginning. terrible experience. As the police investigation continues, Elsea has launched Byrne had received favourable reviews about the man’s Byrne said she’d like to see some sort of accreditation or a small claims suit against the fence builder in an effort to work and everything appeared normal during the project’s licensing system to ensure consumers don’t end up in simi- recover his money. He would like to see people with similar start-up phase. She didn’t hesitate when asked to provide a lar circumstances. experiences come forward and see if they’ve been duped by little less than half of the $2,000 job up front. At fi rst, local RCMP offi cers told her the issue wasn’t a the same individual. “He just vanished into the woodwork and never came police matter, though the prevalence of cases that have “I think seniors on the island should consider how vul- back,” she said, adding that she was left with a few fence come to light involving this one individual has encouraged nerable they are,” he said. posts and concrete. police to open a fi le. For more information or to share a similar experience, Months later when the man asked for the full amount to Byrne said police also questioned her about the man’s contact Elsea at 250-653-4190. complete the job, Byrne refused and things took a turn for threatening language and intimidating tone. Editor’s note: The fence builder’s identity has been with- the worse. Salt Spring RCMP Sgt. Danny Willis said fraud charges of held because the matter remains under investigation. It is “In my efforts to get him back and fi nish, there was a this nature rarely turn into convictions due to the diffi culty the third different individual in this business the Driftwood menacing tone,” she said. “He’s certainly taking advantage of proving “intent” at the time money changes hands. has received complaints about in the past year and a half. News briefs

GHG emission levels. of findings developed dur- Conservancy • Wednesday, March 10: p.m. and last for about an Trustees will schedule a ing a day-long climate Pond Life with David Den- hour. reduction special town hall session change workshop held at guests for kids ning during the April 8 LTC Gulf Islands Secondary • Friday, March 12: Amaz- Spring bylaw meeting to give residents School in early February. Salt Spring’s public ing Animal Bones with Bris- Trustees gave first read- a chance to come forward The findings are avail- library has an all-natural tol Foster forward ing to a proposed bylaw with further comments able on the Salt Spring sec- spring break program all • Wednesday, March 17: Islanders are remind- that sets out Salt Spring’s and suggestions. tion of the Islands Trust’s set up for island kids of var- Animal Sculptures with ed to move their clocks greenhouse gas (GHG) A community informa- website. ious ages. Paul Burke ahead by an hour before reduction targets to 2050. tion meeting and public The proposed bylaw “Guest speakers from the • Friday March 19: Mam- heading to bed on Satur- Based on preliminary hearing are tentatively is a result of Bill 27. The Salt Spring Island Conser- mals that Love Water with day night. Daylight Sav- discussions held within scheduled for April 20 and province-wide legisla- vancy will present amazing Jean Gelwicks ings Time officially begins the community, the LTC May 5 respectively. tion requires that all local hands-on nature programs Cullen says the program on Sunday, March 14 at endorses a reduction of 15 Final adoption of pro- governments incorporate with facts and fun,” said is suitable for kids who 2 a.m. per cent by 2015, 40 per posed Bylaw No. 443 is GHG-reduction targets library volunteer Clare Cul- are aged six to 10, but all Daylight Savings Time cent by 2020 and 85 per scheduled for May 6. into their official commu- len. “young at heart” islanders lasts from the second Sun- cent by 2050. All targets First reading of the bylaw nity plans no later than The scheduled is as fol- and visitors are welcome. day of March until the last are based upon 2007 GHG coincided with the release May 31, 2010. lows: The programs start at 1 Sunday of October.

vancouver richmond langley victoria nanaimo gulf islands

PROUD TO BE Time or money? Save both.

Why compromise? Harbour Air is committed to providing you with the best value for your money. We’re the most affordable way to fly between Ganges, Bedwell Harbour, or Maple Bay and downtown Vancouver.* Every day, every time.

*Based on other regular flight fares which include fees and restrictions.

Call 250.537.5525 Book Online www.harbourair.com A4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

SHIFT YOUR ENERGY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Yuen Method™ NEWSBEAT LEVEL ONE WORKSHOP Learn how to manifest the life you want, remove pain, decrease aging and much more! Two days of learning and fun! "QSJM



t

BN
UP

QN Crown Isle Resort & Golf To register call Ann @ 306-384-1373 FREE 15 minute session to new people interested in taking the class. For more information visit: http://jinmaenergetics.ca

SALT SPRING ISLAND TRANSIT SYSTEM Riders Guide EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY WHERE THERE’S SMOKE. . . : Fire captain Laurence Spencer was among numerous local fi refi ghters who spent several hours on Saturday, March 6 putting out a slash/turf fi re alongside a bank near Old Scott Road. Salt Spring Fire Department chief Tom Brem- ner said the recent dry and sunny conditions helped the burn pile get out of hand. Firefi ghters succeeded in extinguishing the blaze later that evening.

ISLANDS TRUST Trustees fl oat live-aboard strategy Power to restrict sought Fulford Harbour. “I can see many similarities with the “Enforcement and implementation problem that we have in Fulford Har- The Islands Trust is casting its gaze is a challenge, so we are looking at Gib- bour, and other areas such as Burgoyne towards the Sunshine Coast in an effort sons to see how they will handle it,” said Bay, which could well form the basis for to deal with the ongoing issue of live- trustee George Ehring. a unique bylaw for Salt Spring Island,” aboard vessels in Fulford Harbour. “We are not intending to simply move wrote south-end resident Jonathan Late in 2009, the town of Gibsons people elsewhere in the Gulf Islands.” Yardley in a letter to the Trust. www.bctransit.com began work on a proposed water reg- The information was brought to the “I would strongly urge that you BUS INFORMATION ulation bylaw that would give local Trust’s attention from south-end resi- instruct your planners to investigate 250-538-4282 land-use authorities the power to dents who have voiced their concern the preparation of such a bylaw tai- restrict moorage of live-aboard ves- with the year-round issue of live-aboard lored to Salt Spring Island’s specific sels in areas such as Burgoyne Bay and vessels moored near the island. needs.” How to make your CHANNEL RIDGE income last a lifetime I can help you understand where Ridge shareholders back you are today, determine the income you’ll need in retirement and recommend changes to help in driver’s seat of project make it last your lifetime. JANICE PATZWALD, 50 or whatever, but we can move at Let’s talk about growth potential, CFP, EPC Construction to proceed tax-effi ciency, guarantees on FINANCIAL CONSULTANT whatever pace we want.” your capital and innovative 554 Trunk Road following bank-loan “We can move at a conservative payout strategies. Call me today Duncan, BC V9L 2R1 and safe speed because we no longer 250-746-6734, ext 225 buyout have the bank breathing down our Ask to get started on your plan. Fax: 250-746-4318 [email protected] BY SEAN MCINTYRE neck,” Rogers added. The Plan DRIFTWOOD STAFF by the Pro! It’s been less than a year since the “It’s the same plan except global economic crisis sent a shiv- Investors Group Financial Services Inc. benjaminmoore.ca er through the housing sector, but ™ Trademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. shareholders of Channel Ridge Prop- rather than starting with 50 What is a good product for erties Ltd. appear ready to reap the Q. benefi ts of a recovering economy. homes we may start with six re¿ nishing hardwood À oors? While construction on the devel- JANIS BURKE opment’s first phase may not pro- is this week’s winner of a ceed as quickly as planned, con- or eight or 12 or 15.” $50 gift certifi cate from: struction on a smaller number of The Benjamin Moore polyurethane homes could begin as soon as this JIM ROGERS A. summer, according to project man- Project manager cleare coat in low lustre will C.O.R.E. PERSONAL ager Jim Rogers. give your À oors a hard, durable Rogers concedes it’s a more con- The project received fi nal approval servative approach than initially from the Islands Trust in 2006 and ¿ nish that won’t need waxing or SUCCESS COACHING planned, but a good sign given the zoning for the Channel Ridge Vil- polishing. recession’s impact on similar large- lage has been in place since the mid- scale projects across North America. 1980s. Chapman said nearly 50 units “What we have is a situation where, have been presold. SaltSpringIsland in a couple of months, the owners Phase one of the project initially will have no bank debt,” Rogers said. called for construction of 24 single- E-mail your paint and “They will be out and we will be able family homes, 64 duplexes, 18 tri- À ooring questions to: Residents Card to proceed with construction. plexes and 12 fourplexes. 3(/00).',/#!,,9342%.'4(%.3 “It’s the same plan except rather than [email protected] /52#/--5.)49/52 Nearly 900 acres of Channel Ridge starting with 50 homes we may start Properties’ 1,400-acre property will If your question is with six or eight or 12 or 15,” he added. be preserved as parkland owned by Salt Spring Island Work on the project practically Channel Ridge. A portion of that land chosen, you will receive OF COMMERCE CHAMBER ground to a halt last year when HSBC, is the site of the island’s largest recre- 20% off any single the project’s main lender, asked the ational trail network. purchase of in-stock company for an additional $15 mil- The Parks and Recreation Com- À ooring or paint! Register your Residents Card lion in funding as lenders sought mission announced in February that to be eligible for weekly draws. increased security in a sagging world some of those trails will be closed Next to Uptown Pizza & markets. or rerouted as work on the develop- Country Grocer VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: “Nobody wants to write the big ment proceeds. 368 Lower Ganges Road cheques anymore because so many Work to finalize the loan buyout 250-537-9736 residentscard.com people got caught in that greed should be completed by April. The Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm or pick up a list at The Driftwood cycle,” said Bryce Chapman, the company is controlled by 269 share- Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm company’s president. “We may have holders from British Columbia and to start with 15 homes instead of Alberta. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A5

NEWSBEAT Bookkeeping, Payroll and Tax Services WATERWORKS David Waddington St. Mary pipe links to treatment plant Certi&ed QuickBooks ProAdvisor QuickBooks Setup and Training Job tender deadline last week Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support BY ELIZABETH NOLAN 537-0854 DRIFTWOOD STAFF Specializing In Small Business 105-B Hereford Ave Recent activity at the north end of St. Mary Lake is due to a CRD project that will upgrade the area’s water treatment plant, CRD utilities coordinator Colwyn 24-HOUR Sunderland said Monday. Sunderland said the double-walled FITNESS pipe being laid on the lake bed will even- tually connect the Highland Water Service for as low as $30/month Area with a new Fernwood Water District treatment plant on Maycock Road. 250 931 5483 The existing treatment plant on May- cock Road will be replaced with a new 120 Hereford Ave facility, with construction expected to livingstrongstudios.ca “Our focus is your health” begin in the fall and to be completed by 24-HOUR ACCESS! early 2011. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Sunderland said that the period for Rick Mayes and Mike Shanahan lay out pipe at St. Mary Lake. accepting tenders for the construction job closed Thursday, March 4. The con- requires every surface purveyor serving Among other items, the act “requires tract will be awarded in the next few more than 500 individuals to set out a minimum water treatment stan- months. timeline for compliance with the provin- dards, monitoring/testing and speci- SAM ANDERSON In addition to replacing “a water treat- cial Drinking Water Protection Act. fies water quality standards; requires ment plant at the end of its useful life,” According to the Province of B.C. web- water suppliers to have microbiologi- APPLIANCE REPAIR Sunderland said one of the project’s main site, “the Drinking Water Protection Act cal samples analyzed by a laboratory Prompt, Reliable and Professional service. objectives is to meet new water treatment sets out certain requirements for drink- which has been approved by the Pro- Factory-Certifi ed Technician for all Makes & Models. Hot Water Tank and Appliance Installation. requirements set out by the Vancouver ing water operators to ensure the provi- vincial Health Officer; [and] requires Licensed Refrigeration. Fully Insured. Island Health Authority. sion of safe drinking water to their cus- public notification of water quality * Sears Authorized Warranty Technician Sunderland said VIHA Policy 4321 tomers.” problems.” SAM ANDERSON 24 hour - 7 day ISLANDS TRUST EMERGENCY SERVICE TEL: 250-537-5268 FAX: 250-537-1100 LTC approves ‘model’ housing solution EMAIL: [email protected] Authorized Warranty for Public hearing the construction of a home no Trust in the event that a sys- tine Torgrimson in asking for AEG, ASKO, BOSCH, DCS, DACOR, DANBY, DIMPLEX, ELECTROLUX, FABER, larger than 1,200 square feet tem for administering such a the applicant’s letter of intent. FISHER PAYKEL, FRIGIDAIRE, GE, GAGGENEAU, HOTPOINT, INGLIS, KENMORE, KITCHENAID, LG, MARVELLE, MAYTAG, MIELE, SUB ZERO, attracts 40 on his half of the 6.3-hectare document is created within “I hear the argument, but ULTRALINE, THERMADOR, VIKING, WEST KING, WHIRLPOOL, WOODS (15.6-acre) property. three years of the bylaw’s fi nal am not compelled by it,” Mal- FACTORY TRAINED WARRANTY TECHNICIAN participants A public hearing on Bylaw adoption. colmson said of Ehring’s posi- 433 attracted roughly 40 par- Though trustee George tion. “The local Trust commit- BY SEAN MCINTYRE ticipants to a Wednesday night Ehring expressed support for tee must make an attempt at DRIFTWOOD STAFF meeting. the applicant’s initiative, he some form of housing agree- A Salt Spring family broke Trust planner Justine Starke refused to support fi nal read- ment. I’m prepared to move into applause after the local said the speakers’ main con- ing for a bylaw based on such forward but would like to see Trust committee’s 2-1 vote in cerns were privacy and the pos- hypothetical grounds. some kind of affordable hous- favour of a unique approach sible siting of any new building, “We are essentially calling ing language.” to the island’s affordable a size limit for the proposed on the applicant to enter into Further conditions con- LiquorL store • bar & bistro housing crisis on Thursday dwelling, and the need for a a blind housing agreement,” tained within Bylaw 433 afternoon. housing agreement to ensure he said. require that the applicant Check out the new The decision marked the affordability in perpetuity. Ehring did believe that a make an effort to minimize conclusion of a more-than- It was the specifics of the bylaw requirement that limits the effects of sound on neigh- wines that have just five-year effort by applicant non-existent housing agree- the applicant’s home to 1,200 bouring properties, maximize Damien Barstead to secure ment that led to more than a square feet was adequate to energy and resource effi cien- arrived - they have long-term tenure for himself hour of discussion by trustees ensure a certain degree of cy and agree to the creation of the WOW factor! and his family on a Maxwell during Thursday afternoon’s affordability under the cir- a “no-disturb Covenant Area” Road property. monthly LTC session. cumstances. on a 1.54-hectare portion of BA R Meet your friends here for Barstead had entered into The root of the debate But LTC chair Sheila Mal- the property. a little Local Libation! a co-ownership agreement centred on a clause requir- colmson said she wasn’t con- The bylaw requires approval \ Open mic every Thursday with Steph @ 8:00pm with property owner Axel Dol- ing the applicant to submit a vinced such a size limit was by the Islands Trust’s Execu- heiser and sought a land-use letter of intent to negotiate a enough to ensure affordability tive Committee before final #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 250-537-9463 STORE • 250-537-9485 BAR bylaw amendment to permit housing agreement with the and sided with trustee Chris- adoption.

CLIMATE CHANGE THIS WEEK: Could SSI become the nut capital of Canada? GULF ISLANDS Beauty for Most of these trees have been cessful this year that Transition beauty’s sake Islanders off ered nut WEEKENDER paid for by carbon offsets from Salt Spring is already running www.gulfislands.net trees in new Salt Spring Air through Salt out of nut trees. Spring-based Green Island Envi- However, they expect to carbon-off set program ronmental. mount the project next year on free at the following locations: In return for participating in a much larger scale. Admiral’s Meadowbrook Transition Salt Spring has the project, each person is asked Anyone who would like to Apple Photo Morningside-Fulford started a project aiming to make to donate $10 per tree to Tran- acquire any still-available trees Barb’s Buns NE Fitness Salt Spring the nut capital of sition Salt Spring. This money or would like to put their name B-Side Raven St. Market Café Canada in more ways than one. will be used to fund other proj- on a waiting list for future plant- Calvin’s ReMax Chamber Offi ce Royal LePage “Nut trees are a long-term, ects aimed at making Salt Spring ings, should contact Andrew Core Inn Rock Salt low-maintenance supply of more resilient. Haigh at [email protected]. Creekhouse Rendezvous Café protein,” notes a press release People can contact Green Transition Salt Spring is a local Dagwoods Senior’s Centre from the new group. “Transition Island (at www.greenisland. community group, operating Embe Bakery Seabreeze Motel Fulford Inn Seaside Fish & Chip Salt Spring believes that every ca) to have their own or their under Salt Spring’s non-profit Fulford Ferry Salt Spring Coffee Co. house on Salt Spring should company’s carbon offsets cal- Earth Festival Society, with the Golf Course Salt Spring Books plant a couple as a simple way culated. aim of making Salt Spring more GISS Salt Spring Inn of becoming just a little more “The more offsets, the more resilient to any future upsets Greenwoods Salt Spring Physio resilient.” trees. The more trees, the more caused by climate change, peak Golden Island Sears GVM Shipstones Trees being planted include carbon that can be offset while oil or fi nancial instability. Hospital Skin Sensations almonds, butternut, heartnut, also insuring more food will be The Transition movement is Harbour Foods Sports Traders hazelnut, pine nut, English wal- available on Salt Spring in the a world-wide grassroots move- Harbour House Studio One nut, Carpathian walnut, black future.” ment with over 300 towns and Hotel The Local Harlan’s walnut and sweet chestnut. The project has been so suc- cities participating so far. The Fritz Home Hardware Thrifty’s Island Savings TJ Beans Island Star Video Transitions PAINLESS TREATMENT for: Jana’s Bakery Uptown Pizza NATURA Library • Back pain Uniglobe MEDICA Lali Formaggia R.Ac. Love My Kitchen Vesuvius Store • Knee pain Long Harbour Vesuvius Ferry New Laser Therapy • Neck pain 250-537-2202 Terminal on Board Pain Free Living! • General body pain Marketplace Cafe Vesuvius Ferry Moby’s Terminal A6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

GOLD - Photo Essay, Day in the Life of Salt Spring Island / GOLD - Special Publication, AQUA - Gulf Islands Living GOLD - Feature Photo Award, under 25,000, Derrick Lundy / GOLD - Ad Design Award, Under 25,000, “Pegasus Gallery” GOLD - Ad Design Award, Under 25,000, Collaborative “Cardino’s” / SILVER - Best All-Round Newspaper, Category C 2009 BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association Awards

GOLD - Best All-Round Newspaper, 4,000-6,499 circ. GOLD - Best Editorial Page, 4,000-6,499 circ. / GOLD - Best Front Page, 4,000-6,499 circ. SILVER - Best Local Cartoon, Circ up to 9,999, Dennis Parker 20082009 WINNER SILVER - Best Ad Design, 4,000-12,499 circ. “Pegasus Gallery” BRONZE - Best Special Section, Circ. 4,000 - 12,999, AQUA BRONZE - Best Feature Photo, Circ. 4,000 - 12,999, Derrick Lundy Opinion 2009 Canadian Community Newspaper Association Award

EDITORIAL Proper prescription .

t’s yet to be determined if the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee’s decision to unanimously approve a Itemporary use permit for a new medical clinic on Kings Lane will be enough to solve the island’s chronic shortage of fam- ily physicians. The lack of offi ce space may be a signifi cant issue, but it’s surely not the driving factor as to why Salt Spring and so many other smaller communities across the country fi nd themselves struggling to attract and retain qualifi ed health professionals. What Thursday’s LTC decision shows the commu- nity is the stuff good applications are made of. The Kings Lane clinic represents the perfect align- ment of private investment, neighbourhood support THE ISSUE: and compliance with the Ferries master plan needs input Islands Trust island’s offi cial community plan. BY HAROLD SWIERENGA the Fulford Study Group was held on Feb. 16 application It’s a rare occurrence, but BC Ferries is currently involved in developing to review the guidelines for the development process when it does happen, the a long-term master plan for the three Salt Spring VIEWPOINT of the plan. A public open house will be held reward speaks for itself. Island terminals, at Long Harbour, Fulford Har- in early April to review the functional require- WE SAY: For those who aren’t in bour and Vesuvius, and will be asking for your input. ments of the plan with the community and gather feedback. Clinic TUP sets the habit of sitting in on The purpose of the plan is to establish a comprehensive Then, after the initial draft concept plan has been developed, a Trust meetings, it’s com- framework for the development of the terminals over the next further public open house will be held to assess the draft plan new standard mon for trustees, often 20 or more years. before fi nalization this fall. through no fault of their As such, it is somewhat similar to an offi cial community The ferry terminals are a very important and critical compo- own, to spend hours dissecting the fi ner points of plan, but for the terminals only. However, because of the huge nent of the island way of life. Whether used for personal travel the applications before them. The Kings Lane TUP importance of the three terminals and the ferries home-ported or the movement of goods, they have a considerable impact on application took a whopping 10 minutes. in each, to Salt Spring Island, it is essential that a similar level the island economy. In the arena of local politics, that’s as close to a of public input be provided to the planning process by Salt Although the Vesuvius and Fulford terminals serve only one world record as one can aspire to attain. Spring residents and by ferry users. destination each, the Long Harbour terminal is more com- Though relatively benign in terms of its potential Travel to and from the mainland and Vancouver Island, con- plicated with one major ferry based there to connect to the negative impacts on the community, the medical siderable employment of Salt Spring Island residents, the rout- Southern Gulf Islands and Tsawassen, and with two additional clinic application sets the bar to which prospective ing of the Salt Spring Transit buses and to a certain extent the smaller ferries calling in during the summer months. Careful applications of all kinds should strive to meet. land use and character of Salt Spring as a whole are determined consideration should be given to how the public views the Trustee George Ehring put it best on Thursday or affected by the location and function of the terminals. present and future use of this terminal and how it can best when he applauded the site’s owners for doing their The master plan will not be a static blueprint and will, as in serve the needs of Salt Spring Island travellers. homework ahead of time. the case of the OCP, be reviewed continually as changes in the It is essential that BC Ferries receive comprehensive input Owners of the property canvassed the neighbour- demographics, travel patterns and vessel load levels develop from the islanders regarding those aspects of terminal opera- hood for input, integrated several environmental over time. tions which affect them. design features into their two-storey building and As well, it will not specifi cally zero in on specifi c short-term Since the process is designed with a 20-plus year scope, I had island physicians explain how the facility could problems that arise from time to time, as these are to be dealt would encourage Salt Spring residents to take advantage of the improve the lives of islanders. with on a continuing basis. The ultimate objective of the plan open houses to provide any relevant input to ensure that the While there were no guarantees, applicants were will be to enable BC Ferries to develop the terminals to serve terminals work to our best possible advantage in the future. confi dent they had a “no-brainer” from the start. the residents of and travellers to Salt Spring Island in the most A similar master plan for Departure Bay in Nanaimo has And that certainly hasn’t been the case in a num- effi cient and cost-effective manner. led to considerable development at that terminal. Obviously ber of other applications heard over the past year. The plan will also, of course, be cognizant of the capacity some signifi cant development will occur at the terminals on So while we’re waiting to see if there’s any end in of the ferries serving the three terminals. On completion, the Salt Spring as well, during the next 20-plus years. We should sight to the island’s shortage of physicians, let’s hope master plan would be incorporated into the Salt Spring Island ensure that it is done to our maximum advantage in effi ciency future applicants can adapt the lessons learned from OCP. and compatibility. this experience and get to work on resolving some of An initial meeting of the BC Ferries project working com- the island’s other notable shortages as well. mittee, the Salt Spring Island Ferry Advisory Committee and The writer is chair of Salt Spring’s ferry advisory committee.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: 56 Are you without a family doctor at present? Yes No Would you pay more for 25 Cast your ballot online at www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com before expanded bus service Monday at midnight or clip this box and drop it at our offi ce before Monday at 4:30 p.m. on Salt Spring? NO YES

GULF ISLANDS

Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll Free: 1-877-537-9934 Email: driftwood@gulfi slands.net Website: www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com Offi ce Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Yearly Subscription Rates: Peter McCully Gail Sjuberg Lorraine Sullivan Eva Kuhn Claudia French In the Gulf Islands $49.88* Elsewhere in Canada $84.00* PUBLISHER MANAGING EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER CIRCULATION Six months elsewhere in Canada $58.30* Outside Canada $179.00 sales@gulfi slands.net news@gulfi slands.net production@gulfi slands.net ekuhn@gulfi slands.net cfrench@gulfi slands.net * Includes GST President: Frank Richards Editorial: Sean McIntyre, Susan Lundy, Derrick Lundy, Elizabeth Nolan, Amy Geddes This newspaper acknowledges the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada, Production: Kaye Segee, Amy Geddes Advertising: Rick MacKinnon, Sharon Glynn, Karen Hepp, Kim Young, Erin Jory through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. Accounting/Circulation: Claudia French Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 International Standards Serial Number 1198-7782 Member of: Canadian Community Newspapers Association, B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A7 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “We are a company that people care about and that’s important.” IslandVoices JULIA GRACE, MOONSTRUCK ORGANIC CHEESE SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: What are you up to over the spring break?

ERIN ELLIS-KELLY HEATHER REYNOLDS RAVELIN ELLIS ANTHONY CARVAJAL CARMEN MORRIS Going to the wave pool on Hanging out and stuff and I’m here from Revelstoke to Playing Call of Duty 6, Mod- I’m partying with Emma-Sky Vancouver Island. chilling with my friends. visit my cousin. ern Warfare 2 on PlayStation. and Heather.

Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone number where they may be reached during the day, and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters to the editor Read and reply to letters online at www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com under the Opinion tab. Fantastic Team B — Bert, Shondell, thought long after seeing breakingly in evidence Challenge” seeks to achieve. people are invited to “pitch Mario and James S. Howard and Mimi. across the entire nation, in Canada at 150 is a non- their bold ideas” to be dis- experience ANDY DHILLON, You will be supporting small towns and large cities partisan event being orga- cussed by the panel. Two SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER, local actors, The Academy alike. nized by the Liberal Party winners (one French, one The screening offi cers rep- GARDA SECURITY SCREENING Presents, and ArtSpring. Nor does the lack of afford- of Canada, and it is about English) will win trips to the resenting CATSA and their You will not have to hear able housing stand alone creating a strong vision for Montreal conference. service contractors would Go and see it yourself say to your friends as the only social problem the future. Liberal Leader People are being invited like to thank the members Here are 10 reasons to go after they tell you how demanding our attention. Michael Ignatieff has set a to sign up to watch the con- of Salt Spring Island com- and see Howard and Mimi. much they loved Howard Sadly, this is one of many bold goal for Canada at 150. ference live at their own munity for their generosity, You will laugh. and Mimi: “Oh . . . I meant challenging issues facing “The objective is not to computers, as the event will hospitality and kindness for You might cry (I did — a to see it, but I . . . .” us today —from the lack of advance simplistic solu- be webcast at www.can150. opening their hearts to us little bit) Get your tickets now. One action on climate change, tions or short term tactics. ca. Public events are being during our Olympic assign- You will have the pleasure weekend only. ArtSpring, to a floundering response I look to the conference to held across the country, to ment. of watching Sue Newman Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m.; to the economic downturn start a dialogue about the enable groups of citizens to Our special thanks goes turn into a cat. Saturday, March 13 at 8 that imperils our ability to big issues that will deter- observe the conference. In out to Harbour House man- You will experience the p.m.; Sunday, March 14 at provide health care, pen- mine the future well-being our community, an event is agement and staff and the Joy of Dog in Luc Blanchet 2:30 p.m. sions, or meaningful career of Canadian families, indi- being held at the University RCMP for their warm wel- You will know the beauty RACHEL JACOBSON, options for youth. viduals and communities.” of Victoria. I welcome every- come and to Salt Spring of theatrical collaboration. SALT SPRING Solutions aren’t to be Renowned leaders and one on Salt Spring Island, Air, Harbour Air and Seair Director Lynda Jensen and found in Band-Aid fi xes and doers from around the the Gulf Islands, and from for their cooperation and Sue and Luc meld their Challenge they certainly won’t arise as world are coming together across the riding of Saanich collaboration. Also special combined talents for your Elizabeth May quite a result of partisan finger- in Montreal, from March 26 Gulf Islands to attend this thanks to Mama Barb for entertainment. rightly identifi es a crisis in pointing. To fi nd a meaning- to 28, to grapple with issues gathering, to help prepare the delicious baked good- You will hear what an affordable housing options ful path of action, Canada and create a vision for what Canada for the future. ies and Kelly for delivering excellent playwright Caro- for the most vulnerable in needs a collaborative effort Canada could and should I encourage your readers them. line Gold is. She won the our community (“Housing — one that soars above be when we mark our 150th — regardless of their politi- We are all very moved by Fringe Report Award for Crisis” letter, Feb. 24 Drift- political affiliations and anniversary in 2017. cal preferences — to visit the this fantastic experience, Best Play of 2009 in the UK. wood.) reaches out to all parts of the This is also a grass-roots website: www.can150.ca. which will stay with us for You will see how a sim- The wave of homeless- country to pull together the initiative. Canadians from RENÉE HETHERINGTON, the rest of our lives. ple set with short seamless ness is not limited to Salt best ideas from the brightest all walks of life are being FEDERAL LIBERAL CANDI Farewell from the CATSA scene changes makes for Spring Island or this single minds in the country. encouraged to participate DATE, SAANICH GULF ISLANDS Team: Team A — Marlene, really good theatre. federal riding of Saanich This is precisely what in a number of ways. On MORE LETTERS continued on A8 Allan, Fred and James C; You will have food for Gulf Islands, but it is heart- “Canada at 150: Rising to the the Canada at 150 website, Buffy’s unfathomable joy at simply living Last week I buried Buffy. She was nothing struggled to her feet and down at that small hole, it sunsets in the Canadian Rockies. A life well special. The little Jack Russell terrier would staggered to her water bowl, no longer looked near big lived. have been 20 years old on April 22, and I still shaking and wheezing. enough. I was afraid that I I also must admit that through those guess that is noteworthy in itself — not It was time to call my vet- would have to put her down 20 years, I screamed at her, kicked at her, record breaking, but nonetheless ancient. erinarian’s offi ce. One more Peter on the wet grass and work picked her up by the neck with murderous Buffy had been dying for about two years. walk around the block in Vincent the hole bigger, but no. She intent and slapped her. Can you imagine a At the end she was mostly deaf, blind, the shoulder carrier. One fi t just fi ne. 180-pound man smacking a 15-pound dog incontinent and had a bad heart. At the end more little nap together. I called my two big dogs across the head? Hard? The thing is, I can’t she was too weak to jump through the dog One more ride in the car. HEADTOHEAD to come say goodbye. They for the life of me remember what I was so door, and would go on the fl oor. It costs $35 to kill your were both sitting at the far pissed at. For these transgressions, I will Most times I would catch her in time, dog. Malcolm Bond walked end of the property, puzzled forever be deeply ashamed. carry her outside to the grass, usually in my grimly out to my car with his kit. “This is and confused. They weren’t about to budge. But over the years Buffy opened my eyes. sock feet, usually in the rain, usually in the never easy,” he said. He has to do this about Grabbing their leashes, I marched across I evolved. I stopped getting angry at her. I dead of night. 10 times a week, and it never gets any easi- the yard, half pulling, half coaxing them stopped hitting. I marvelled at her unfath- In the end, she could no longer walk er. A little spot on the front leg. The needle over to the open grave. They looked at poor omable joy of simply living, at her unfath- around the block, or down to her favourite goes in. A look of surprise. It’s done. Over. Buffy in that hole, the aged boxer gave her omable ability to forgive me my brutal beach to sniff around the driftwood. I began Her head seems so small in my hands. a little sniff and sat back on her haunches behaviour. carrying her on our walks in a shoulder car- I close her eyes and lay her head onto the looking at me with those big brown sad Humans do unspeakable things to dogs. rier, with her little head sticking out, smell- dog bed, now with a slight red stain, a small eyes. We kill them for sport. We watch them kill ing the scent of the trees, the sea, feeling the drop of blood where the needle had come Time was wasting. A small cotton shroud each other for sport. We eat them. We peal breeze, feeling the sunshine. out. Malcolm puts a stethoscope to her to keep the dirt off, and then handfuls of the skin off them to line winter boots. We The last night was bad. She laid down at chest. “It’s over.” rich loamy soil, followed by heavy tiles to vivisect and experiment on them. We take the foot of my bed on her bath mat, deep I quickly get the car in gear and drive fend off any raccoons or other jackals of the out our bad days, our bad relationships, sea wheezing. Each breath seemed pain- home gasping for air. Buffy is laying beside night. And I drive to work. Life goes on. our lousy jobs on them. We starve them. We ful. I could feel spasms of pain when I laid me in the passenger seat, utterly still. That was Buffy’s last day of 20 years on leave them chained up in all kinds of weath- my hand on her heaving chest. I laid in bed Last fall I had dug a hole in the garden the planet. Twenty years of house moves, er alone. The crazy thing is, they forgive us. listening for an hour, powerless. There was and covered it with a piece of plywood to career paths, loves and loves lost. Last week I buried Buffy. She was noth- nothing for it but to listen and agonize. She keep the weather out. It wasn’t so deep or Twenty years of road trips through the ing special. Just this once, please put your fell into a troubled sleep, and so did I. so wide — after all, it’s only a 15-pound Jack desert southwest, of summiting the peak of Country Grocer receipts in the SPCA slot. I was hoping she would go gently into Russell. Mount St. Helens, of kayak trips, of riding the night. She didn’t. In the morning, she Cradling this lifeless creature, looking in a bike basket 100 miles, of spectacular [email protected] A8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION

MORE LETTERS Viewpoint. There is an alternative. needed, and also to the Com- continued from A7 I have never written a let- Exclusive, married love. Think munity Justice program for ter to the Driftwood before, about it. Sex is a gift. When contacting me directly to Begging to differ so here we go. The issue is human beings use it within right my wrong. With reference to the “Mis- important. its proper limits, they foster Thank you. taken Identity” letter from “Ignorance is danger- happiness. NAME WITHHELD AS PART Richard Harach of Naturals- ous.” This is a serious truth. So Sex is a privilege and joy of OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE cape Landscaping in the Feb. we should weigh the use of a marriage; it is most joyful PROGRAM AGREEMENT 17 Driftwood, I beg to differ. contraceptives carefully. over a lifetime of greater and Mr. Harach is the person I Contraceptives for youth greater closeness; and it is Kindness and took to court to recover mon- provide a moment of plea- always willing to receive the ies advanced to build a fence sure, but it’s not a good gift God may grant of a beauti- generosity in 2008. idea. The costs outweigh the ful child. The child is a bless- Thank-you to those that I was successful in my court benefi ts. ing, a joy and an expression of helped make An Evening in action, but the effort con- Let’s weigh that moment of love. Human love in the divine Africa with Robert Bateman a sumed one year, and in the pleasure against some serious plan. successful fundraiser for the end I received a lesser amount odds: Works better than human students at Makerere Univer- than the court award. • a strong suspicion that love without the divine plan. sity in Kampala, Uganda. This Richard Harach may contraceptives are a factor in LOIS HOBBS, Thank you to Robert Bate- not be the contractor referred breast and other cancers; SALT SPRING man for the wonderful slide to in the 2008 article involv- • a high risk of the relation- show and talk about his many ing Isabella Point Road resi- ship ending in failure, i.e., sor- Apology experiences in Africa and to dents, but due to my expe- row and emotional distress, During the summer of 2009 John Bateman for all his help rience I believe he is of the because youth aren’t yet fully I was caught stealing gas from behind the scenes. same breed. mature. They are emerging the Salt Spring Golf and Coun- A special thank you to You may edit or rewrite this, adults, but not yet adults. try Club. I was contacted by Shawn and Lis Walton for but I think there should be • the risk of being used by the Community Justice pro- entrusting their restaurant to something in the paper to another person just for plea- gram and through them I was me for the evening, to Sam counteract the projection in sure. Or worse, using another able to meet with the man- Caviglia for an amazing menu his letter. just for sex. ager of the club and arrange to and pulling of such a fantastic PAULINE MCDONALD, • the risk of becoming jaded provide compensation for the meal and to Carmen Profitt LOWER GANGES ROAD about sex — “oh, it’s just sex.” injustice I had done. without whose help I couldn’t Editor’s note: Firstly, Ms. There is no such thing as “just I would like to advise other have done it. McDonald’s claim has been sex” — our relationships form people that are stealing gas or To those that donated to verifi ed. Secondly, Richard Har- our attitude toward life. anything else from people in the silent auction: Robert ach is not the person described If we’ve been used for sex we our community to think twice Bateman, Steven Friedman, in the Page A3 article in this somehow learn we are worth- about what they are doing, Gabrielle and Lynda Jensen, week’s Driftwood. We have less and become bitter and that they know it is wrong John Bateman and Jocelyn received detailed complaints jaded about love, sex and mar- and causing possible hard- Ferguson, Ganges Garment of three different individuals riage. We deprive ourselves of ship to others. We all end up Company, Garry Oaks Win- in the same type of business the good side. paying for theft in some way ery, Frankly Scarlet, Sabine’s over the past 18 months, all Youth are deprived of the or another, either directly or Fine Used and Rare Books, wanting to ensure their fellow opportunity to learn self con- indirectly. Eau Vivre Winery, Terri Ann islanders do not have the same trol — something that comes I would like to apologize Dunning, West of the Moon experience. in handy in life. to the members of the golf and Marlyn Horsdal, thank PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY So that means disease, and country club and to the you for your kindness and Pleasure vs sorrow, lack of mature love, community, and appreciate generosity. HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: Seen last weekend in and being bitter and jaded. the opportunity to be able to ANNA SQUIER, Hawaiian garb at Country Grocer was Sarah Smith, the odds Doesn’t look like good value work alongside the employee SALT SPRING promoting a chance to win a trip to Hawaii, and Regarding “Fundraiser pro- to me: all those costs for a of the club to provide assis- taking donations for a stop clock at Gulf Islands vides crucial service,” March 3 moment of pleasure. tance and retribution where MORE LETTERS continued on A10 Secondary School. SEE LI READ FOR WISE ADVICE ON REAL ESTATE!

Oceanview cottage with spacious Legal duplex home, fantastic fi re- Lovely cedar cottage style home with Panoramic ocean vistas. See Mt decking. Wood burning fi replace. place, wood fl oors, sauna, water fi lter ocean glimpses, 2 bed , 2 bath, wood Baker! Stylish 3 bed, 2 bath home, lots Recently renovated & ready to go! system. Furniture available for pur- burning fi replace, sunny decking, of decking, almost one acre, sunny Great beach when tide is out. Summer chase. Fenced rear yard. Lower suite pretty forested property, space for RV. & private, located close to Ganges & moorage potential. Walk to Fernwood. has excellent tenant in place. Walk to Close to all amenities. Don’t overlook sailing club. A must see! Wonderful summer & weekend Ganges. LiRead.com/1602.htm this one! LiRead.com/1558.htm LiRead.com/1562.htm getaway! LiRead.com/1652.htm $678,000 $370,000 $593,000 $490,000

Oceanview, 9.69 acres, $489,000 Oceanview, Channel Ridge lot, $450,000 Oceanview, 14.53 acres, $679,000 Oceanview, 14.17 acres, $539,000 Oceanview, 3.6+ acres, $419,900 Romantic & charming cottage, stone Lakefront one plus acre with dock. Pastoral & beautiful property, 4 bed, fi replace in living & in bedroom, spa 2 spa style baths, plus guest suite, Piers Island oceanfront, 5 bed, 3 bath home, wood burning $398,000 style bathroom, great decking, sep. fi replace, wood fl oors, large & sunny wood fl oors, great kitchen. Sep studio. studio, sunny & private. Excellent Sunny, private, & deer fenced. Fruit De Courcy Island, 2.99 acres, decking, sep workshop / studio. Lake $153,000 city escape! Just move in! LiRead. great for swimming & fi shing. trees. About 1.5 acre vineyard. Close com/1599.htm to Burgoyne Bay Park. Keats Island, building lot, LiRead.com/1480.htm $150,000 $429,000 $759,000 LiRead.com/1657.htm $745,000

AFFILIATED WITH CHRISTIES GREAT ESTATES

LI READ 250.537.7647 EMAIL: [email protected] | WEB: wwwliread.com | 4-105 Rainbow Road (across from the harbour) GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A9 Community Newspaper Party! The Driftwood Newspaper celebrates 50 years of publication with a newspaper party! Friday March 26th at Artspring Galleries there will be an open house from 10am - 5pm.

There will be Driftwood memorabilia,abilia, hhihistoricalsstorical displays from businesses and organizationsrganizaations that have been a part of Salt Spring since 119609960 (or earlier!)

- Mouats Trading Co - Salt Spring Historicalorical SSocietyoociety - Ganges Pharmasave - Farmers’ Institutete - Salt Spring Inn - Harbour House - Laurie’s Recycling - Royal LePage - Patterson’s Market - Salt Spring Public Libraryry

Wear your copy of the Driftwood to the Party! Make a dress, hat, wallet, ascot, tote bag - whatever you like.

We’ll be giving away cash prizes of $50$50 for the 5 “best dressed” Islanders wwhoho wear their copy of the Driftwood to the Party!

(Check our Facebook page for weblinks and ideas!)s!) Peter McCully facebook.com/gulfi slandsdriftwood Publisher

'5,&)3,!.$3

$RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% A10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

OPINION

Prices effective March 2010 3URXGWREH/RFDO WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON Fighting for love, 10 11 12 13 14 15 OPEN 8 AM - 10 PM • Except Sidney Location 8 AM - 9 PM We reserve the right to limit quantities. Photographs used in this ad are for presentation purposes only. Some advertised items may not be available at some locations. QUADRA STREET VILLAGE SHELBOURNE PLAZA BROOKS LANDING, NANAIMO 1521 McKENZIE 2635 Quadra Street, Victoria 3651 Shelbourne Street, Victoria #130-2000 Island Hwy N. at Cedar Hill Road plus faith and life Victoria SIDNEY BY THE SEA WESTSHORE TOWN CENTRE PORT ALBERNI PLAZA GORGE CENTRE BY ROWAN PERCY ing other people, that is my spiritual 2531 Beacon Ave 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford 3737 10th Avenue 272 Gorge Road West Sidney Port Alberni Victoria You are downtown, running practice.” errands, getting a DVD. A friend Here two years ago, Arsham galva- CANADA GRADE AA BEEF BONELESS BC GROWN NO. 1 approaches, looking worried and whis- nized audiences with his gentle spirit OUTSIDE ROUND ENGLISH LONG pers, “The police came to my house and way of speaking. He had been today with a lot of questions about you. deeply affected by suicides of queer OVEN ROAST CUCUMBERS Be careful.” It’s a scenario few of us on friends and militia violence against gay 3 Salt Spring would dream of. Iranians. After being beaten badly in 48 FOR 00 But Arsham Parsi, a young Iranian, public in Turkey for being gay and fi nal- who inspired many Salt Springers at ly coming here as a refugee, Arsham 2 Lb 2 the Pride 2007 festival, did anticipate made a vow as he fi rst entered Canada. fresh fresh these words. His gay activist work in He promised to help LGBTs who fl ee Iran required code names because of Iran to seek a safe country. 5.47 WORKS OUT TO 67¢ EACH Kg surveillance from a regime that uses Arsham works around the clock FRESH “ALL SIZE PACKAGES” BC GROWN torture and whose judges hold arbi- in a small apartment in Toronto for BONELESS PORK FRESH LEAN MCINTOSH trary powers. IRQR (Iranian Railroad for Queer Refu- Says Parsi, “No one knew about [my gees), doing education and advocacy. SIRLOIN CHOPS GROUND BEEF APPLES work], not even my closest friends.” He works with politicians and human Neither did his family. rights groups in Canada, the US, and When warned that his identity had Europe. been traced, Arsham fi rst fl ed his home IRQR carries 250 cases and has been 28 38 ¢ town, Shiraz, for Tehran, but soon had able to help about 69 per cent of them. 2 Lb 2 Lb 68 Lb to escape into Turkey. Arsham said, Still, many suffer violence in Turkey fresh fresh fresh “When I left my family and my friends, without money, in unsanitary condi- 5.03 Kg 5.25 Kg 1.50 Kg it was so hard. They didn’t know what I tions, unsafe housing, with inadequate was doing.” food and fading hopes. Whenever Parsi THAWED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE HEAD OFF WHOLE CALIFORNIA GROWN NO.1 While he waited in Turkey for is able to go to Turkey, individual cases WILD SOCKEYE BROCCOLI approval for refugee status from the move because of his advocacy. UN, Arsham was fi lmed, with others, Arsham’s family now know why he SALMON BUNCH by Indian director, Parvez Sharma for had to flee, and though it took them Jihad for Love, showing this Sunday awhile, today they accept him as gay. He ¢ ¢ evening (see, end of article). It is a fi lm can’t go home to Iran, but he is grateful of lyrical quality, affi rming love, spiri- to Canada for freedom from torture and Per Lb tual commitment and the need to be execution. He has won human rights 99100 G fresh 88 able to be who we are. awards for his humanitarian work. 4.49 While gays, lesbians and transgen- The Salt Spring group, Allies for Lb 1.94 Kg dered people experience violence in IRQR, will forward donations to IRQR’s FAMILY PACK IMPORTED EARTHBOUND ‘CERTIFIED’ countries of all religious faiths, this fi lm Refugee Sponsorship program. Dona- BONELESS PORK GREEN SPRING MIX focuses on the inner Jihad — spiritual tions will make a direct difference in struggle. It tells the stories of lesbians the refugee claims and lives of LGBT SIRLOIN ROAST KIWI FRUIT ORGANIC SALAD and gay men in nine countries over fi ve Iranians. years, as they challenge their religious Donations may also be offered to leaders, fi nd a way to be themselves, IRQR’s campaign to stop all executions 78 4 00 48 love who they love and wrestle with in Iran. 346 people were executed in their faith. 2009. FOR 1 Lb 2 3 Parsi, who features in two segments Jihad for Love, a fundraising film, fresh fresh fresh 1 Lb Clamshell of the fi lm, says “I have faith . . . There’s Sunday, March 14, starts at 7 p.m. Lions 3.92 Lb Each 142 Gram Package an energy and I’m part of it . . . I don’t Hall. Contact me, Rowan Percy, at 250- agree with how religions defi ne God. 537-2831. Once, I had that feeling that I was a sin- ner and had to become normal . . . but Rowan Percy is a queer activist and HELP HEAL HUNGER! now, what I’m doing right now, help- writer living on Salt Spring.

Food Bank Volunteers, Rotary Chapters and the Victoria Evening MORE LETTERS language bigots (I hope there are Optimist Club are asking for donations to support the local food bank continued from A8 very few on Salt Spring), it may be in our community: +cash +non-perishable foods the coastal mountains or the Rock- ies or probably their ignorance of Saturday March 13, 2010 9am – 5pm Honour French at Canadian history that limit their acceptance of a wonderful Canadi- VICTORIA FAIRWAY LOCATIONS ONLY Olympics an fact, we are a bilingual country. The Olympics were terrific in Some complained that all intro- (TAX RECIEPTS AVAILABLE FOR DONATIONS OF $10 OR MORE) many ways, certainly for the corpo- ductions were made first In French, SUPPORTED BY FAIRWAY MARKET rate sponsors. then in English. I watched a lot, had tears in my This was done in Salt Lake City, CANADA NO. 1 SALTED BLACK DIAMOND ASSORTED MONEY hot eyes when Alexandre Bilodeau Beijing, and will be in Sochi (the CHEESE ISLAND FARMS COUPON hugged his disabled brother Fred- Olympics requires it). Perhaps they saver BUTTER eric after winning Canada’s first need to be reminded that O Canada SLICES gold on home soil, when Joannie was composed by Calixa Lavalee, 99 99 Rochette won bronze following that the term Canadian in the early With this coupon $40 or over. the tragic death of her mother, and 19th century referred only to the • 1 coupon per order. 1 when Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, French-speaking inhabitants of 2 • Limit 1 per coupon. who have been skating together Quebec, (the others were the dif- • Expires March 29, 2010 24’s/500170 GramGram Pkg Tin 454 170Gram540 Gram Package mL Tin since they were seven and nine ferent First Nations, some slaves of years old won gold. African origin, the Irish and British NIAGARA TREE HOUSE MINUTE MAID MULIT-PACK Most of the opening ceremony colonists and the United Empire +ORANGE +JUICE ASTRO was, to use an overworked word, Loyalists) who moved north follow- +APPLE +FIVE ALIVE YOGURT awesome. ing the American revolution. But it was not without flaws: As for the Maple Leaf as a symbol BEVERAGE +FRUITOPIA the ugly rendition of O Canada by of Canada it originated in Lower +NESTEA Nikki Yanofsky, the minimal use Canada (now Quebec) as a frequent ¢ 99 of French in an officially bilingual design on embroidery. Remember 99 country. For me, the closing cere- that the next time you have the best 79 3 4 monies were a big disappointment. syrup (maple) on your pancakes. The image projected to the world I have compiled a list of the num- was of a bunch of rubes, dancing ber of Francophones in the top five 1 Litre Carton + Dep 12 x 341-355 mL Tin + Dep 12 x 100 Gram Package Mounties and flying moose (yes I (including women and men hockey +SOFT +¼ SQUARES ASSORTED CLASSIC GOLDEN PHOENIX know it was supposed to be Cana- players), 22 individuals with four ISLAND FARMS THAI JASMINE RICE dians poking fun at themselves), winning in two sports and one, IMPERIAL some awful noise masquerading as Charles Hamelin, winning medals MARGARINE ICE CREAM music geared to the 15- to 25-year- in three events. Fourteen of these olds. (Avril Lavigne? Who on earth 22 won gold. chose her?). To conclude, remember the 99 49 99 I thought the shameful minimum names Bilodeau. Rochette, Jean, amount of French would be cor- Guay and the two Hamelin broth- 2 4 14 rected, no such luck. John Furlong ers, Francois and Charles (pro- did add a couple of short sentences nounced Sharl) 3 Lb/1.36 Kg Each 1.65 Litre Tub 20 Lb Bag in horribly fractured French, but JACK HALLAM, little more. For those anti-French BRINKWORTHY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A11 NEWSBEAT To discuss your Real Estate options or for a Complimentary Market Evaluation, call today! PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE SIGN OF THE TIMES: Aaron Flawse of Raylec Power and Flash Flagging’s Linda Davidson help Kerry Chalmers install Salt Spring’s second fl ashing crosswalk light 250.537.5515 at the corner of Lower Ganges and Crofton roads [email protected]

www.saltspring-realestate.com Salt Spring Realty

last week. Mike Kitchen’s (grocery manager) ✁ of the ✁ Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade ✁ only ¢ 87946ML GLASS BOTTLE WITH THIS COUPON LIMIT 6 TOTAL PLU9011PPLU VALID WED. MARCH 10 - MON. MARCH 15, 20100 SWIMMING

Poets Cove challenge ISLANDS TRUST GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE activates swimmers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Prizes await those who said Raddysh. take the plunge Although the challenge is main- NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public ly meant to promote activity, there hearing within a Local Trust Committee Business Meeting on: are some material benefits to par- Proposed Bylaw No. 206 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN ticipating. Each way-point gained 108, 1995, Amendment No. 1, 2010” DRIFTWOOD STAFF gets swimmers their name in a raffl e for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Local swimmers involved in the draw to be held on Aug. 1: the prize Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Swim to Poets Cove challenge are is airfare for two to Poets Cove and a March 15, 2010 at the South Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano busy plotting a 100- km journey with night’s accommodation at the resort. Island. 36 waypoints. Poets Cove and Salt Spring Air are They won’t have to pack their wet sponsors of the event. suits or worry about ferry traffic Bimonthly draws on the 15th and At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by on the extended route to Pender, 30th of each month will also give the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present however: this challenge takes place people the chance to get addition- written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. entirely in the lanes of the Rainbow al prizes such as goggles and swim Road pool. caps. Bylaw No. 206 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. Pool manager Jim Raddysh said Raddysh said length swimmers 108, 1995, Amendment No. 1, 2010” around 30 swimmers have already typically complete 40 lengths, or one signed up for the “virtual” course kilometre, per visit to the pool — the In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 206 is to amend the Galiano Island to South Pender. By recording the first way-stop at Chocolate Beach Official Community Plan Bylaw No.108, 1995 by inserting a target and objectives for the lengths they swim at the pool, they’ll will require 87 lengths. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. make their way across a chart as rep- “We’ve calculated it so that if you resented by a pin. swam three times a week and did A copy of the proposed bylaw and any background material that may be considered by Stopping fi rst at Chocolate Beach, 1.5 km, and started on March 1, you the Trust Committee in respect of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Islands the swimmers’ route will take them could actually make it to Poets Cove Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 to Scott Point, on to Prevost Island, [ by the draw on August 1],” Raddysh p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing March 3, along Galiano and Mayne, into Win- said. 2010 and up to and including March 12, 2010. ter Cove and Lyall Harbour on Sat- The challenge is free to join and urna, along North and South Pender swimmers are welcome to start par- For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) (e) of the Local and fi nally to Poets Cove. ticipating at any time. Length swim- Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at various “It’s a lot of fun — it’s a great way to ming is available every day except on Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencing March 3, 2010 and can also be motivate you to swim your lengths,” Thursday when the pool is closed. viewed on the internet at the following URL: www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/gl/bylaws GRIEF COUNSELLING Written submissions may be delivered to: 1. The office of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. Support, recovery program V8R 1H8, by Fax (250) 405-5155 or can be sent on-line by going to the Islands Trust Website at the following URL: www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/gl/meetings and completing the “Public Hearing, March 15, 2010, Submission Form”, prior to helps people cope with loss 4:30 p.m., March 12, 2010; Six-week session starts and eventually cope with death. 2. After 4:30 p.m., March 12, 2010 to the Trust Committee at the Public Hearing at Sessions are guided by trained 1:00 p.m., March 15, 2010. March 30 facilitators who have themselves passed through the grief recovery The public is encouraged to send any electronic response by using the on-line public The loss of a loved one is one of program. Past participants have hearing submission form. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any email submission life’s most difficult challenges, and often found that relationships forged will be received by the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee. Reasonable efforts will be an experience many people attempt during the sessions last far beyond made to provide email submissions, if they are opened and received, to the Galiano to sort through on their own. the six-week program. Island Local Trust Committee for consideration, but the public should not rely on email An island group with many years’ The program is open to anyone, as a means of providing a written submission. experience helping others cope with of any age, who has experienced death offers relief from solitary suf- the loss of a loved one. Participants Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public fering. normally begin at least six months review. Salt Spring’s grief recovery pro- after the death has occurred. Ses- gram brings together qualifi ed facili- sions can be repeated if required and Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to the Islands Trust Office, tators with people who are struggling extra counselling support is avail- to deal with a death and offers a safe able. Community resources for grief Robert Kojima, Planner, at (250) 405-5159 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via environment to speak about grief in recovery are also shared. Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. a group setting. Spring sessions begin on Tuesday, Countless islanders have benefi t- March 30, 7 to 9 p.m., and run until NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL ted from past programs, which run May 4. TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. for a series of two-hour sessions over To register, contact facilitators Nor- the course of six weeks. Small groups een Davies at 250-537-2654, Barbara Kathy Jones, Deputy Secretary of four to 10 participants learn to Dams at 250-653-4945 or Susannah share their experiences, laugh, cry Devitt, evenings at 250-537-2570. A12 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DRIFTWOOD CALL Classifieds 250-537-9933 or 310-3535 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OVER 20,000 CLASSIFIEDS ON-LINE UPDATED DAILY PLACE AN AD DEADLINES WHAT IT COSTS YOUR AD ON-LINE BOOK YOUR AD In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Ganges GULF ISLANDS 3 LINE CLASSIFIEDS All ads booked in the Driftwood ON-LINE By telephone 310-3535 or 250-537-9933 $12.95 - additional lines 92¢ ea Classifieds appear on-line at All ads are posted to BCClassified.com Book your classifieds online or fax 250-537-2613 Published WEDNESDAYS www.bcclassified.com - open 24 hours a day Employment ads also listed on line at By email to classified@gulfislands.net Display deadline: Monday 4 pm EMPLOYMENT ADS 3 line rate $14.96 - additional www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., www.bcjobnetwork.com Word ad deadline: Tuesday 10 am lines 1.25¢ ea or Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 Auto ads also listed on line at All ads are posted to GULF ISLANDS www.bcautocentral.com bcclassified.com Payment BCJobNetwork.com and Over 20,000 on-line ads updated dailyily By cash, debit, WEEKENDER BCClassified.com Mastercard or Visa. DISPLAY ADS Classifieds are prepaid Published FRIDAYS $10.92 per col. inch unless you have Display deadline: an advertising account. Wednesday 10 am Word ad deadline: Wednesday 4 pm

Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

A ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CentralBOARD Community MEETING CLASS SERIES JONATHAN FIELD JULIE MACKINNON SALE Celebration of Life INTRODUCING 20% Hall Society CERAMICS SALT SPRING BOOKS for SSI SEARCH & CENTRAL COMMUNITY EXTRA OFF HALL MINDFULNESS Horsemanship Clinic POTTERY LESSONS Eduardo Canales RESCUE (Vipassana) Level 2: Unity all SALE ITEMS Meeting of the MEDITATION Saturday & Sunday will be held at April 6, 2010 at 7pm Board of Directors of Fri 19th-21st March March 20th & 21st the Falcons Head with Heather Martin from 10-4pm 30% OFF Search & Rescue Hall Central Community 7 Thursday evenings, Restaurant at the starting April 1. Auditors (spectators) 261 Fulford-Ganges Rd. COST: $180 All in-stock Art Golf Course on Hall Society on welcome includes all clay and Tuesday, Registration: supplies, glazes and Supplies till Back Country Horseman BC [email protected] fi rings. Sunday, March 14th $25 per day or at 2pm. SSI Chapter Meeting Thurs. 16th March, 2010 Mar. 11, 6:30 pm Portlock $60 for 3 days We will work with slab & March 31st. Park portable Bldg. All inter- at 7:00 pm. wheelthrown forms and lots Potluck lunch. ested horse people invited! of decorating! Cups, mugs, Public welcome Lunch available vases and bowls! Salt All are welcome. GARDEN SEEDS now at Eeaat, s t p i is Call Julie at 250-537-2100 , s e le ffe SOLID Exchange beside li- e lii le on site re p L ple rea , mp ad sim .. s Spring brary, Thur.- Sun. 10:30 - 2:30 “WHO’S UNDER WHERE ?” A . S.S. Community Theatre pro- Books duction will be staged at FIRE PROTECTION Blennerhasset DEATHS DEATHS Mahon Hall March 26, 27 at Equestrian 250-537-2812 8pm with Matinees March 27, DISTRICT MEETING 28 at 2pm Tickets $15 7:30 pm at Fire Hall #1 988 North End Road at SS Books and at the door. Salt Spring Island SPRING COOKING FABULOUS FLEAMARKET, Mar. 15, 2010 250-537-2089 Sat. Mar. 27, 10am to 2pm at PUBLIC WELCOME CLASSES Fulford Hall. Table rental 8ft. Learn how to make Pamela $20, 4ft. $10. Delicious home- SOUNDER SLEEP Workshop UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP News Updates homemade fi lled pas- made food available. Books with Anna Haltrecht. Mar. 27, “Potpourri Sunday”. Today we ta. We eat what we 250-537-5482. 1-4pm, $40. 250-537-5681. celebrate our members’ lives Follow the Driftwood make, enjoy a glass and talents. Sunday March 14, on Twitter Margaret COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS 11am at S.S. Seniors’ Centre. of wine and great www.saltspringunitarian.com http:// company. Thursday twitter.com/ evenings at Pasta SS PAINTERS Guild Spring Fresca with Max and Mowbray Show and Silent Auction. April GIDriftwood Carlie. Reservation Saltspring 16th-29th at ArtSpring. required, $45/person or $80 for two. You’re Cooperative COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS welcome to bring your own wine! Preschool 250-537-8588 PamelaPPamellaa MMargaretargaret MMoMowbraywbbrar y (f(formerlyorm Thomas, née Is now accepting enrollment for 3 and 5 Lynch) born in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 1, 1932, INFORMATION PRESCHOOLyear olds for SOC, the 2010-2011SALT SPRING--OPEN school year. passed away peacefully in Port Moody on Mar. 1, Come and À nd out about our new HOUSE DR. SHANE Barclay’s offi ce 2010. Predeceased in 2002 by her husband and best schedule, and be there for our fabulous will move to 164 Kings Lane friend for almost 50 years, Steve Thomas. Dearly 2 x 252.00 on Monday, March 29, 2010. basket rafÁ e draw. The offi ce number will remain loved and survived by her second husband Wilf 4257406 DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING PREPAID--ZOE the same as 250-537-1828. Mowbray; her four beloved children Sandra Sellick, COMING EVENTSPlease join us at our Please help us welcome Dr. Stephen Thomas, Colleen Mudry-Ross, and Carolyn DUBIEN Ian Gummeson, Dr. Paula Ryan and Dr. Manya Sadouski Bond; and their spouses Roger, Lydia, Hal, and Rus- Open House 2 x 216.00 to the offi ce. Please be ad- vised this is not a walk in clinic. sell. Pam was the proud nana of fi ve grandchildren: Saturday March 27th 10:00 – 12:00 4257318 ...& more Steven, Erin, Natasha, Genevieve, and Stephenie. COMING• Art • Jewelry EVENTS • Photography • Crafts She enjoyed a close relationship with her niece, Enjoy food and live music while viewing work from KINGS LANE For more information MEDICAL CLINIC Linda. She is also survived by Wilf’s children, Susan please contact Clare at some of Salt Spring's fi nest up-and-coming artisans. will open Monday, March 29, DRIFTWOODand Chris. PUBLISHING PREPAID--SAN- From a DIY station, to art and photo exhibits, we 2010. Doctors Ian Gummeson From 1951 to 1953, Pam worked for the Treasury De- and Manya Sadouski will be DRA SELLICK 538-8416 have something for everyone! accepting new patients. partment of the Fijian government in Suva. She ar- [email protected] Please be advised priority will 2rived x 648.00 in Vancouver aboard the “SS Orsova” in 1955 Saturday, Mar.13th 11:00am - 7:00 pm be given to patients without a current doctor. Please call 4257375and started work in the Marine Building. She married MAHON HALL , 114 Rainbow Rd. 250-537-1828 to be added to DEATHSSteve in 1956 and together they raised their four chil- Info: [email protected] a list for interviews. This will dren. In the early 1980s, Pam returned to school and DEATHS DEATHS not be a walk in clinic. went on to work in the administration offi ce at Brent- LOST AND FOUND wood Mall and later for the Burnaby Public Library. Join us for... Residents of Burnaby for over 30 years, Pam and FOUND- GREEN Tartan Felt Steve retired to Salt Spring Island in 1992 where they Easter Dinner at... Hat, blew out of van on ST. PATRICK’S DAY Lower Ganges rd., built their dream home on Beddis Road and enjoyed p/u at Driftwood offi ce the company of their island friends. They were life- time members of the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club TRAVEL and Pam was a volunteer at Greenwoods. After Steve’s passing, Pam lived in Coquitlam until her mar- riage to Wilf in 2008. Pam and Wilf lived on the quay in GETAWAYS New Westminster overlooking the passing scene on GULF ISLAND RETREAT the Fraser River. Always an ardent sports fan, Pam DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING PREPAID--PA- HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL--ST. PATRICKS Charming 2 bdrm cottage on followed the BC Lions, the Vancouver Canucks, and WILSON, Colinette (Netta) DAY romantic Protection Island her favourite tennis players. She was a passionate MELA WOLFF near Nanaimo. 2 xBorn 288.00 1918 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, passed 2 x 288.00 Check out the website at animal lover with a soft spot for elephants, cats, and away peacefully March 1, 2010 on Saltspring Island. All DaDayy SSpecials...pecials... www.paigecottage.com for bears. Pam was a long-time member of the Asso- 4250769 4257366 pictures and rates. Email: Predeceased by husband Lyle Patrick and infant son Pitchers of Draft ...... $12 [email protected] ciation for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, an DEATHSRobert. Lovingly remembered by her children Berna COMING EVENTS avid reader, and an ace Scrabble player. Beautiful Chesters (Arthur), Warren Wilson (Jane Findlay), Irish Stew & Soda Bread...... $9.95 LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - music and fl owers added much pleasure to her life. and Pamela Wolff (Tom), and grandchildren Patrick Deluxe waterfront cabin, In 2007 she co-authored a memoir, “Remembering Local Lamb Burgers ...... $11.95 sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring special, Chesters (Stephanie Dunn) and Alison Chesters 2 nights $239, 3 nights $299. a Kensington Childhood”. Pam will be forever loved (Andrew Muir). Our family would like to thank the 250.537.4700 Call Rick 604-306-0891 and missed. staff at Greenwoods for their wonderful care and The family would like to express much gratitude to kindness. We would also like to thank Dr. Hansie SKIING Pam’s physicians and to the staff and volunteers at De Kock for many years of compassionate care. A the Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody. At Pam’s re- service will be held in All Saints Anglican Church on 486cm SNOW !!! Come Ski quest, there will be no service. Friends wishing to Mount Washington Book today Monday, March 8th, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, for Spring Break on line at remember Pam with a gesture of kindness may con- donations in her memory may be made to Saltspring www.washingtonwaycha- sider a donation to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Island SPCA or World Wildlife Fund. lets.com Call 1-866-707- 0018 10% discount book on line !! We have the SNOW !!!! GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A13 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL

INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION TIMESHARE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

SELL/RENT Your Time CAFE WORKERS, barista Shares For Cash! Our Guar- experience an asset but not a The Peninsula News COMMUNITY SERVICES, SSI--INFORMA- anteed Services Will Sell/Rent must. Must be able to work all Review NOTICE OF TIONThinking 033 of volunteering somewhere? Your Unused Timeshare for shifts. Please apply in person Located in scenic Sidney, Cash! Over $78 Million Dollars to Faye Wicks, cafe manager, B.C., has an opening OFFICE CLOSURE 2 x 72.00 Check out opportunities at: Offered in 2009! Country Grocer, Salt Spring. for the position of publisher. www.sellatimeshare.com 1- The News Review is ISLANDS TRUST, SALT SPRING--OFFICE 4237509www.volunteersaltspring.com 866-708-3690. HARBOUR published twice a week and CLOSURETHE SALT SPRING ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ISLANDS INFORMATION has a circulation of 15,000. or phone Gloria at 250-537-9971 TRAVEL HOUSE We are seeking an individual 2 x 144.00TRUST WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON with proven leadership skills THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS HOTEL and a record of community 4257393 YOU NEED A Vacation! Save involvement. The successful WILL RESUME AT 8:30 AM, FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010. Money On Your Next Vacation HarbourNow House hiring Hotel candidate will have a INFORMATION www.traveluniversally.com Part/FT Staff thorough understanding of WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE Annual Call Toll Free 1-(877)903- experienced250-537-5571 community newspaper THIS MAY CAUSE. 8887. Also visit: operations, with an www.travelhot.com HottesTra- Part/Full time emphasis on sales, General vel Deals With Every Click. 1x3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR front of house staff. marketing and fi nancial GULF ISLANDS SENIORS RESIDENCE-- CST 2098628-40. management. VICTORIA OFFICE AT 250-405-5151. Meeting Please apply in Black Press is Canada’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING person with resume largest privately held, 2 Thex 144.00 Gulf Islands Seniors Residence will independent newspaper and references. company with more than 150 COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS 4241818be holding its' Annual General Meeting BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES newspapers. We offer a Ask for Paul Stewart. generous compensation and INFORMATIONon Saturday, March 20th at 9:30 am at benefi ts package, as well as ABSOLUTELY EARN $500- 121 Upper Ganges Rd. Meadowbrook Seniors' Residence, 121 Atkins $3500 Possible Daily! Simply the opportunity for career March Special Road, Salt Spring Island. All members and return phone calls. No Selling. 250-537-4700 advancement. No Products. Not MLM. Call Forward resumé and 10% off those who may be interested in becoming Now for more information and cover letter by members are urged to attend. learn how to get started today! March 19, 2010 any 750ml bottle 1-888-248-1617. Mark Warner, President VINEYARDS, SALT SPRING--OPEN SATUR- www.arichplan.com of wine with Black Press Vancouver Island 818 Broughton St., DAYS Residents Card EXPANDING GOLF PARC GRANTS-IN-AID CART BUSINESS IN THE Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 2 x 144.00 SUNNY THOMPSON fax 250.480.7217 4206448 Applications for Grants-In-Aid to assist with parks OKANAGAN JOIN US for a rewarding ca- e-mail: OPEN SATURDAYS 12–4 pm Requires working partner, reer providing disability sup- [email protected] COMING EVENTS and recreation related projects, which directly $60K investment, Sales/ port to a female adult. mechanical skills an asset, Experience with communica- provide additional recreation facilities, equipment, 1-866-886-6893 call Erwin tion, behaviour, employment SALES services or programs, are considered twice www.cartsplusbc.com training and life skills is pre- PARKS, ARTS & RECREATION, SSI-- ferred, training can be provid- CENTRA WINDOWS an 250-653-9463 each year- in the spring and in the fall. Grants ed. Valid drivers license re- established, employee-owned www.saltspringvineyards.com GRANTS-IN-AID UNIQUE quired. Please submit organization with great work- are usually awarded on a one-time basis, but Business Opportunties covering letter and resume to ing environment is seeking a 2under x 180.00 certain circumstances may be applied to GIFTS, 152 McPhillips sales representative based in Operate your own electric our Nanaimo offi ce. This is an 4241944ongoing programs. The deadline for the current bike rental company. 100% LOOKING FOR well excellent opportunity in an es- INFORMATION turnkey operation. Rapid organized person, who enjoys tablished marketplace, for a applications is Wednesday, March 31, 2010. return on investment. working with the public, for a motivated and experienced Application forms are available on our website No franchise fees!! part time position with Sears, sales professional. www.cen- See us at: Salt Spring Island. Heavy trawindows.com *Window www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc www.electric-bike-rentals.com lifting is involved. If you are sales experience or experi- or at the PARC offi ce. Call interested please come in to ence with related products Sears at 128 Lower-Ganges preferred *Self motivated and 537-4448 or email parc@ EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Rd anytime Mon.-Thurs. with able to work independently as resume and references well as being part of a team saltspring.com . available. *Computer literate *Excellent Esthetics Certifi cate Pro- earning potential *Great work- CELESTE MALLETT--OPENING SOON gram at Vancouver Island Uni- ing environment *Strong mar- versity starts April 6. Become Now Hiring keting support provided Salary 2 x 216.00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL qualifi ed and in high demand For all positions for our according to experience with spa industry employers. [email protected] 4257333 Apply Now. 1-866-734-6252. restaurant, bar, hotel AFFORDABLE www.viu.ca/ccs/certifi cates and cold beer and wine COMING EVENTS store. VOLUNTEERS HOUSING STRATEGY Apply with resume WORD OF THE WEEK stating experience and VOLUNTEER WANTED LITERACY‘Polyhistor’ Society references to Interested in 1 x 1.5 SSI MONETARY FUND Islands Trust wishes to engage the services Regular Weekly Box 16 sustainable local of a Consultant to research, design and plan a person of great c/o Driftwood Publishing ISLANDS TRUST, SALT SPRING--REQUEST learning 328 Lower Ganges Rd. economics? a Salt Spring Island Community Affordable FOR PROPOSAL 250-537-9717 Salt Spring Island, BC SSI Monetary Foundation Housing Strategy. The work will be conducted Become a polyhistor V8K 2X8 2 x 216.00 free of charge! Visit (a registered not-for-profi t in partnership with community agencies that society) is seeking a 4257398 Salt Spring Literacy! ROCK SALT restaurant is are working to resolve barriers to housing. gearing up for spring. We are volunteer Treasurer. INFORMATION Phone: 537 9717 hiring baristas, servers and Experience in accounting, Request for Proposal documents may be www.saltspringliteracy.org dishwashers. Apply by email bookkeeping, non-profi ts. Visit NOTICE OF obtained from Islands Trust Salt Spring Local [email protected] or www.saltspringdollars.com apply in person -ask for Jane. GENERAL MEETING Planning Offi ce, 500 Lower Ganges Road, for more information about the SLEGG LUMBER - 2 posi- foundation. Please respond Telephone 250-537-9144. Proposals will be Sterile Supply Technician tions available in the lumber- In accordance with Bylaw 5.15(d), 9.5(b), 9.5(d) and 14 program free information ses- by email with a statement of yard. Driver’s license asset but interest and qualifi cations to of the Bylaws of The British Columbia Society for the accepted up until March 26, 2009. sion in Victoria on March 25th. not mandatory. Apply in per- Sterile Supply Technicians in son with resume. [email protected] Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Notice is hereby given For further information, contact Justine Starke Victoria are in demand. Call to that the annual general meeting of the: at 250-538-5603. register 1-866-734-6252. SS TRANSIT needs a P/T SALT SPRING ISLAND BRANCH www.viu.ca/cccs/certifi cates driver. Class 4 unrestricted lic., dependable, outgoing, detail BCSPCA--ANNUALWill take place on: GENERAL MEETING oriented, and good time man- HELP WANTED agement skills essential. Ap- 2 Tuesdayx 216.00 March 23, 2010 at 5:30pm prox. 12 hrs/wk, must also be 4257359At: Lion’s Hall REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS AUNTIE PESTO’S is now ac- fl exible for on-call work. Call Ineke at 250-537-6758 COMING 103 Bonnet EVENTSAvenue, Salt Spring Island, BC cepting resumes for servers OF INTEREST FROM SALT and dishwashers. Please ap- VESUVIUS CAFE/ Store For the purpose of: ply to Box 17 c/o Driftwood needs mature, p.t. weekend Electing members of the Community Council for the branch, Publishing Ltd., 328 Lower worker. No exp. nec. We’ll WORK WANTED SPRING WEB DEVELOPERS Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Is- show you the way! No calls as well as conducting any other business of the Branch land, BC, V8K 2V3. please. Apply in person. ARE YOU a senior who needs For further information on the meeting or to obtain a copy of The web subcommittee of the Salt Spring help at home? Experienced PROFESSIONAL/ PROFESSIONAL/ live-in caregivers available for the draft agenda, please contact Brandy Glovka at Tourism Committee is inviting espressions MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT senior, disabled or child [email protected] or (250) 537-2123 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SSI--RFP care. $1350/month for 40 of interest to receive a Request for Proposal hours/ week. Pacifi c Live-in A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society is 2 (RFP)x 216.00 for creating a web site for Tourism on Caregivers 250-616-2346 Island Women Against www.pacifi ccaregivers.com available at: http://internal.spca.bc.ca/govern.asp 4252844Salt Spring Island. The RFP’s are available from COMPLETE GARDEN main- [email protected]. The Tourism Violence (IWAV) tenance, Fruit tree pruning. 15 Committee will be deciding on a Salt Spring is seeking an yrs. exp. Call Doug 250-653- INFORMATION INFORMATION 9292. graphic and tag line on March 10 and the Executive Director FOR ALL your lawn care needs. Mowing, Weed eating. proposals will be required by March 17 so that Call the Handyman at 250- School District 64 the committee has time to review them before IWAV is a non-profit society providing services 537-7636. (Gulf Islands) presenting recommendations to the Tourism throughout the Southern Gulf Islands to women and FRAMING CREW available, Committee on March 31. The site should be their children affected by violence and abuse. call Ron 250-537-8885. Re: Consideration of Local School Calendar Option for JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER 2010/2011 up by May 1. Contractor available. Addi- The Executive Director is responsible for the tions, renovations, solariums, On September 9, 2009 the Board of Education passed management and administration of a shelter, 24 hour sun decks, concrete work. the following motion: Quality experience and integ- help line, out-reach services, counselling programs rity. Jim Anderson 250-537- “It was moved and seconded that in order to give ample CITY WIDE CLASSIFIED-PREPAID--19042- and a community based thrift store. Responsibilities 0779. References. time for public input and discussion, be it resolved the SALTSPRING ISLAND Board of Education will consult with the community in include service delivery, staff supervision, program 2 x 360.00 RESPONSIBLE accordance with the School Act and the School Calendar development and oversight; and, fiscal management RELIABLE SCHOOLRegulation toDISTRICT seek input and #64--LOCAL feedback regarding SCHOOL the Run it ‘til 4250721and accountability. HARD-WORKING CALENDARproposed Local School Calendar. Written submissions PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT Labourer for gardening, may be made to the Board throughout the school year handyman and general 2until x 288.00 April 14, 2010. Additionally, time will be allotted Qualifications include a Masters Degree in Social labour jobs. $18/hr. 4257348for public input on each island community immediately DRIFTWOODit sells. PUBLISHING $24.99 HOUSE ADS-- Work / Human Services or an equivalent combination References following the Regular Public Board meeting held Run your classifi ed ad in 250-537-1556 INFORMATIONon each island. Proper notice will be given in each RUN IT TILL IT SELLS #2 of training, experience and education. community as to the time and date of these meetings.” 2 xThe 216.00 Driftwood ‘til it sells! PERSONAL SERVICES Further opportunities to provide feedback include: Email For more information and to view a complete job 4237384 All ads appear on-line at: through www.sd64.bc.ca - click on ‘Four Day Input INFORMATION description, please visit: www.iwav.org Form’; Individual written submissions addressed to the gulfi slandsdriftwood.com and bcclassifi ed.com COUNSELLING Board of Education, through Dawne Fennell, Executive Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2010 Assistant; Public Meeting of the Board of Education – Your private party (merchandise) classifi ed ad will run in our by mail only to: EMPATHY ROLE-PLAYS April 14, 2010 at Pender Islands School at 1:00 p.m. next 4 insertions • If you need to modify the ad or run it Experience the relief of To view the draft calendar to be considered for approval again, just call us and we'll run it again for another being heard around what for 2010/2011 and a draft of the Preliminary Financial 4 insertions • Extra lines at ½ price • IWAV Search Committee matters to you while I role- Projections for 2010/2011 please log into: www.sd64. play someone in your life. bc.ca/district.html#nextyear. Copies of these documents Please, no more than 3 items, call #2 Corbett Road, Sliding scale $25-$60. Call will also be available at each school. to remove an item. Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T2 Derrick at 250-538-8256 [email protected] A14 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES RENTALS TRANSPORTATION

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ FINANCIAL SERVICES BOOKKEEPING CLEANING SERVICES HAULING AND SALVAGE TREE SERVICES HOMES FOR RENT AUTO FINANCING ACCOUNTABILITY BOOK- SPRING CLEANING, move TITLE LOANS KEEPING Complete book- out, new construction & Reno LAKEVIEW 3 BR, -Vehicle title loans keeping for small business. clean up. Residential spaces Land & Sea 1 1/2 bath, Apt. W/D, - Flexible terms & conditions Payroll, GST/PST, WCB. 250- available. Call Genevieve 250- Gabrieltree Bonga service - Super low rates 516-6122. 538-8427. Tree Service adult oriented, NS, NP - Save yourself hundreds! 250-537-7536 quiet. $1175/mo. - (250) 436-0042 or email [email protected] BUSINESS SERVICES CONCRETE & PLACING • Demolition &1x1.5 Hauling incl. utils. Year-round • Falling & Bucking Trees 250-537-9517, BOOKKEEPING & OFFICE • Clearing & Thinning Land Don or Non CARS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Excited new island resident • Brush & Windfall Clean up 1991 BUICK Regal Custom 1 (fi nally) is looking to help small • Broom Pulling QUIET GARDEN Appt., 1km pair winter tires, 1 pair chains. businesses with bookkeeping from Ganges on main road. $1250 obo 250-537-4458. /offi ce management services. 537-7536 Gabriel Non-smoking, referrals, 6 years of experiences in the disabled access. $600/mo. 1999 VW GOLF. Good condi- crazy Whistler market. Will be 250-537-0649 tion, $4200 obo. 250-537- happy to meet with you to 4993. discuss your needs. Contact: GULFGULF WINDOW CLEANING [email protected] HOME IMPROVEMENTS RV PADS RENEW YOUR view. Profes- SPORTS & IMPORTS COASTCOAST sional & experienced. Call CLEANING SERVICES RV SITE available in quiet MATERIALSMATERIALS COMPLETE Genevieve 250-538-8427. neigbourhood. Long term, wa- 2006 FORD Focus, family CONSTRUCTION & ter and hydro incl. $400 per wagon, all bells & whistles, Serving the Gulf Islands PETS month. 250-537-8969. leather int. 80000km, $12500. Serving the Gulf Islands CONTRACTING 250-537-5209. Salt Spring, Galiano SERVICES HomHOME e & & ComCOMMERCIAL m ercial SaltMayne, Spring, Penders Galiano, CLEANING Fast, reliable, quality SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad Cleaning Mayne, Penders EQUESTRIAN

craftsmanship. gulfi slandsrealestate.ca Credit? Bills! Unemployed? $15/hr FlexibleULTRACLEAN seniorS' rates • PARKING CURBS Experienced in projects of TOFINO - SPRING break. Need Money? We Lend! If you 250-537-2611• READY MIX all sizes. FREE LEASE: Big, bold, Best place to learn to surf! own your own home - you 250-538-7403 ✴ Local references beautiful buckskin warm blood. Beach Front. 250-537-9678. qualify. Pioneer West Accep- 345• WASHED Rainbow GRAVEL Road “Tashi” is 6 yrs. old, 16 h.h. tance Corp. Member BBB. 1- CLEA • REINFORCED STEEL Call: 250-538-8209 She has 4 mths. pro. training, 877-987-1420. RA N WANTED TO RENT All the LT • BAGGED CEMENT has been backed but is green. www.pioneerwest.com U 250. 538. 7403 Ready for a quiet, fi rm leader. MISC SERVICES Call Caroline 250-537-5761. LONG TIME resident seeks 2 bdrm accommodation, rea- listings - 250-537-2611 sonable rent, for April 1. Em- MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 345 Rainbow Road FOR ALL your odd-jobs, both in and around your house- PETS ployed female, has excellent Phone the Handyman at 250- refs. Long term. Leave msg. All the 537-7636 NEEDS LOVING home. Affec- for Claudia 250-537-2588. DRAFTING & DESIGN tionate 10-yr young Siamese spayed female. 250-537-5092 time RECYCLING WORKING PROFESSIONAL Salt Spring resident seeks 1 or Run it ‘til ONE EYED CAT, knocking at LET’S GET 2 bedrm long term rental close SALT SPRING Island Recycle death’s door needs good to town for June 1. References STARTED! Depot is located at 349 Rain- home for remaining days. avail. 250-537-8357 it sells. $24.99 bow Rd. We are open Tues. 250-537-1387 Run your classifi ed ad in Bring your sketches & ideas and through Sat., 10am to 5pm. together we’ll design (or This service is operated by HOMES FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT Salt Spring Island Community REAL ESTATE The Driftwood ‘til it sells! upgrade) your dream home. Services. Please call the Re- DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING HOUSE ADS-- Through the use of computer- All ads appear on-line at: cycle Depot at 250-537-1200, RUN IT TILL IT SELLS aided drafting, we’ll quickly or Community Services at FOR SALE BY OWNER gulfi slandsdriftwood.com and bcclassifi ed.com produce the working drawings 250-537-9971 for information ISLAND EXPLORER 2 x 216.00 you’ll take to your on materials accepted for re- CAMPBELL RIVER- Reduced Your private party (merchandise) classifi ed ad will run in our cycling. to $231,000, for close to 2 Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 4237948next 4 insertions • If you need to modify the ad or run it contractor. acre treed lot on West end of MISC. again,FOR just SALE call us and we'll run it again for another PLEASE CALL 4th Ave. (250)923-8085. 4 insertions • Extra lines at ½ price • Read it off -island on-line. Please, no more than 3 items, call HELSET DESIGN Cozy Bachelor Suite in Vesuvius, 250-537-1037 & ask for Jim gulfi slandsaqua.com MORTGAGES to remove an item. 300 sq.ft., newly renovated, BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con- solidation, foreclosure. Bank separate entrance, quiet, N/S/, N/P, rates. Many alternative lending includes hydro and water, suits Find what you need, sell what you don’t. programs. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain single person only,avail. immed. Deadline 10 am Tuesday City Mortgage.1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymort- ...... $600 for Wednesday paper, gage.ca ISLAND EXPLORER 2005, PROPERTY-- Salt Spring 4 pm Wednesday for Friday paper. OTHER AREAS 3 Bedroom Vesuvius Home, RENTALS AVAILABLE - 736 20 ACRE Ranches Near Growing El Paso Texas. Only 2 3x bedrooms,360.00 2 ½ baths, large fenced $12,900 $0 Down, $99 4231316 4X72 per/mo. Owner Financing. No yard, walk to beach, N/S, N/P, avail. Credit Checks. Money Back HOMES FOR RENT Guarantee. Free Map/Pic- immed. to July 31 ...... $1500 “New to You” tures. 1-800-755-8953. Merchandise ads with items totalling less than $200 receive a 50% discount with your Residents Card. www.sunsetranches.com BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ Lots Golf Large Waterfront Estate, Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour ANTIQUES/VINTAGE FREE ITEMS GARAGE SALES MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE from Tucson Guaranteed Fi- Perfect for quiet couple, indoor nancing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. BEAUTIFUL EARLY Cnd sol- 15 INCH Computer Monitor. LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & NEW GOOD & Used Estate Starting $129/mo. Foreclo- pool, private dock, N/S, N/P, avail. id maple secretary desk, drop Works fi ne. 250-537-5779. Saturdays only, 10am - 12pm. Many Furniture Clearance! Mar 31 is sures online at $2650 leaf front, w/mirror, 2 shelves, household items. Note: We now offer Fiscal Year End, We’re loaded www.sunsiteslandrush.com immed., long term ...... 2 med draw, 1 lrg draw w/at- furniture pickups. We do not accept with Bargains Storewide & Call Pre-recorded message 1- FAX MACHINE, Like new. appliances. Drop-offs accepted only 800-631-8164 Mention Code tached book case, key. $1750. Call 250-537-0092. Warehouse Full, 100’s of 2009 (250)590-6628. on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please no Mattresses, All Sizes, All Mod- 4001. garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. els, All Going Cheap! Lots of PLASTIC PLANT Pots, Varie- Floor Samples Reduced up to RENTALS 250-537-4722 AUCTIONS ty of Sizes. 250-537-1023 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, March 13 & 14, 9am to 4pm 50% OFF, Some Even More! Sofas, tables, beds, dressers Garden, Carpenter, Mechanic 1-800-800-9492 ESTATE AUCTION WALNUT DINETTE large, six & Power Tools On Sale Too! Aircraft & Parts. Planes, Props and household items. BED & BREAKF AST chairs, two leaves, needs re- 932 Isabella Point Rd. BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded management & misc Parts. Sat.March 13, fi nishing, well built. Fluores- Sidney. buyandsave.ca. company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. Vernon Airport, 11am. Dodds cent shop lights and bulbs. BED AND Breakfasts, Attrac- tions, tourism operators get Auction. 250-545-3259. View 250-537-9443 GARDEN EQUIPMENT RAPID WEIGHT Loss Pre- at www.doddsauction.com incredible exposure for your scription Strength OTC Phen- business…Advertise in the FUEL/FIREWOOD 10x10 CUSTOM garden shed, trazine 37.5 mg White/blue 2010-2011 BC Alberta Bed BUILDING SUPPLIES brand new, tin roof, double speck tablets. 60 tabs $59.95 & Breakfast directory. Call doors & single door, perfect Free Discreet Shipping. No Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 FIREWOOD garden or tool shed. You move Prescription Needed! USA ext. 744 $5000obo.250-537-8839 6pm+ Certifi ed Order Toll Free. 1- SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE Cut, split & delivered 866-611-6893. Online orders: www.pillmedica.com OFFICE SPACE. Central loca- ON ALL YOUR BUILDING FIREWOOD MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE tion in Ganges available im- SPRINGMARCO SPECIAL mediately. Modern, ground REQUIREMENTS! SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ MARCH 8, 2010 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM CUT, SPLIT BLACK & DECKER, 18’ elec- fl oor with ADSL-ready wiring. 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM 4 APPL OCEANFRONT 250-537-6170 or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and $285 plus exp. 250-537-7666 tric lawnmower/mulcher & bag. secure. Easymove Container • Flooring & DELIVERED $50. 250-537-4806. OFFICE AREA 4 APPL CEDAR PRE FAB COTTAGE Services. Serving Vancouver STUDIO MTH TO MTH ELECT/WOOD HEAT • Heating COMBINATION RADIO/ Island. 1-888-331-3279. COTTAGES Standing timber record/ disc/ CD player. Top NS NP 1100. + UTIL LOW BANK ACCESS • Eaves rate stereo speakers, housed BRIGHT & CHEERFUL 2 MID ISLAND 114763 NS NP $1200. + UTIL & logs wanted in handsome Mahogany cabi- SPECIALS •SLEGG Plumbing LUMBER bdrm cottage on Stark’s Road. NORTH END 127253 MARCO 250.537.6170 nets. $200 obo. Phone 250- FRASER’S Newly reno’d, jacuzzi tub, 5 SMALL 3 BDRM HOME • Roofing 537-2971. appl., wood & elec. heat, LARGE OCEANFRONT THIMBLEFRASER’S THIMBLE FARMS $1000/mo., N/S, N/P, Ref’s. ON PRIVATE ACREAGE COMPUTER EQUIP. Printer, FARM FULFORD HARBOUR VIEW For all your building 830c Hewlett Packard with 175 ARBUTUS Avail. March 15, 1-yr. lease. 2 APPL ELECT HEAT ONLY 537-5788 Lv. msg. 250-538-7090 2 BATHS NS NP 2 BDRM 2.5 BTHRM requirements, large or small! HONEST OL’S freshly refi lled black cartridge. 250-537-5788 Needs new colour cartridge, 1200.00 + UTIL OFFICE AREA/ MEDIA RM FIREWOOD $20. Call 250-537-1904. OPEN MOBILE HOMES & PADS ROYALSOUTH END PROPERTY 68357 MANAGEMENT--ROYALELECT HEAT MTH 2 MTH GUARANTEED CORD FULL, FLOWERING, one gal- 7 DAYS A WEEK PROPERTY MGMT. 736NS NP $1700. + UTIL Cut, Split & delivered lon Heathers. Buy three, get FROM 9AM - 4:30PM BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED SOUTH END 123973 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Cedar Fence Rails one free. Garden Faire Nur- site for trailer/camper, 10 min 2 3x BDRM 396.00 2.5 BTHRM 537-4978 250-653-4165 sery @ Rainbow & Atkins walk to town. Call Shirley 250- 5 APPL FENCED GARDEN 2 BDRM 1 BATH OCEANFRONT 537-4346 4242090 HOT TUB for sale, 8 person, Fantastic WATERFRONT 24/7 COTTAGE 15 SEPT TO 15 JULY new cover, new LED surround HOMESBOOTH BAY FOR FRONTAGE RENT HEAT WOOD ONLY NS NP $900. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT pinpoint lighting, inside/out- Selection of HOMES FOR RENT WOOD STVE/ELECT + UTIL SOUTH END 88611 FIREWOOD side. New Aware ultrasonic WORKSHOP/GARAGE stereo system, 50 jets, 2 jet HP Printer, model 830c, w/ Groundcovers, 1200sqft 2 bdrm house on St NS NP 2150. + UTIL MID LWR LEVEL APT new B&W ink, needs color. KONIG & SON pumps and 1 circ pump, 3 dig. Mary’s Lake, lge sunroom & top side controls. $3800, 1 ISLAND 129567 LARGE STUDIO SETTING $20 Call 250-537-1904 Serving Saltspring Heather ldry, fncd veg & fl ower gar- year warranty. 250-538-8244. dens 1.7 acres $1200/mo FULL BATH PRIV LAUNDRY for 28 years HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. and Grasses +utils. Apr 15. Colin/Brenda 3 BDRM 1 BTHRM NS NP $ 850. + % UTIL FOOD PRODUCTS [email protected] Cut, split & delivered Best price. Best quality. All 4 APPL W/CHAIR ACCESS MID ISLAND 90959 shapes & colours available. Available now. 604-271-9050 Competitive & Reliable ELECT/WOOD HEAT 1-866-652-6837 2 BDRM 2 BTHRM OFFICE AREA Standing timber and www.thecoverguy.com 2 BDRM, open plan, ocean CEDAR PRE FAB COTTAGE CALDWELL’S We recycle all view, elec. & wood heat. NS, OCEANFRONT HIGH BANK 5 APPL FURN EXEC TWNHSE logs wanted MOUNTAIN BOOTS, women’s hard plastic no dogs, $1100 + util. 250- NS NP $1600. + UTIL sz.6, Asolo Yukon, Heavy 537-1968. NS NP $1675. + UTIL OAKSPRING FARM Kurt Duff 250-537-9531 Duty , $30 call 250-537-1904 MID ISLAND 119479 Local nursery pots. NORTH END 127254 Free Range & Grain Fed MOVING SALE 7 pc. Bed- 3 BRM 2 bath available March Pork, Chicken & Beef GARAGE SALES room Suite, entertainment WE GIVE 1st. $1550 + utilities. Call 250- 250-537-2152, 537-5380 centre stand, white wicker PERSONALIZED 508-6453. BUILDER, MECHANIC: lum- porch set, garden furn. lots of SERVICE Call 250.537.5577 ber, scaffolding, tools, hard- free stuff! 250-537-4643 4 BDRM, 3 bath, near centa- ware, ladders, misc. house- VANITY TOP with taps & tral: 6 appl., heat pump, 2 View @ www.royalproperty.ca hold. Absolutely No Early drain, 3pc shower door, fax, years old, $1800, long term. Birds. 9 - 1. Sat. Mar 13. 156 HP printer, 27” Toshiba TV NS, NP, May 1. Markus 250- Robinson Rd. w/built in DVD/VHS. 537-1802 537-4579. Strata/Commercial/Residential Management GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | A15 NEWSBEAT This Week’s by Michael O’Connor SOCIAL JUSTICE www.sunstarastrology.com Horoscope [email protected] 1.888.352.2936 Funding cuts challenged Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Getting clear on what are your dreams Creating a healthier rhythm and routine Kairos springs into and ideals is floating in your mind. continues. Doing so often requires that Desires to try new things without having we surrender to the facts of what is and is action against CIDA to commit yet, may be extra attractive. not working. What pleasures do you more Trial runs are not always available harm than good? Humans are habitual Members of Salt Spring Unit- but when they are, bonus. Tending to by nature and cultivating healthier ed Church are making an appeal unfinished business close to home is habits requires commitment and focus. vying for attention as well. Make plans Moderation is ever a good rule. Commit to the Canadian International now and act upon them more fully soon. to making the changes you know you Development Agency to restore need to make. funding to Kairos, a long-stand- Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) ing social justice organization. Meeting people, making new friends Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Press material for the group and/or deepening existing relationships A creative surge is washing in on your explains Kairos (from the Greek is in focus. Visions of a brighter future shores now. There is reason to believe word meaning “moment of and more fulfilling associations are that you feel inspired and grateful. This truth”) comprises 11 Canadian featured. Some noticeable shifts and is good because you may need all the churches and 10 nongovern- changes in you, your home, family support you can get to push through other mental organizations. and lifestyle in general are giving you challenging areas. Tending to your health new perspectives. Commit to getting may be extra important and necessary Although Kairos has main- involved and making the changes you now. Achieving new levels of freedom is tained a cooperative relation- feel are needed. featured and this will increase yet. ship with CIDA since 1973 (under the group’s former name, Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Ten Days for World Develop- PHOTO BY LINDA DOUCETTE Approaching authority fi gures and others New levels of energy, enthusiasm and ment), the organization has Islanders protest a Canadian International Development Agency with leverage is likely now. Networking, confi dence are brewing close to home. been told that it no longer fi ts funding cut to Kairos outside the Salt Spring United Church on making plans, setting dates and working You feel inspired to use this boost to out the details of pending deals and nurture a new quality of balance. This CIDA priorities. Sunday. Press material describes how agreements is featured. It is important push for change is equalled only by an that you take risks to take the initiative urge for freedom. This will increase despite this claim, Kairos’ two Mitchell explains the loss of this In Columbia, Kairos sup- and vice versa. Brainstorming for ideas steadily. Meanwhile, returns for past latest funding proposals were funding “will compromise the ports Organization Fememina is likely yet so too is spreading yourself efforts are coming in. Either way it is time developed in accordance with fi ght to address the use of rape Popular, a grassroots women’s too thin. Manage your time effectively. to explore some new creative angles. two of CIDA’s identifi ed objec- as a weapon of war.” rights organization in Magde- tives: promoting good gov- In the Sudan, Kairos is work- la Medio, an area that has Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) ernance (human rights) and ing with the Sudan Council of experienced some of the New ideas, concepts and philosophies are Many new thoughts, ideas, concepts and advancing ecological sustain- Churches (SCC) to push for the worst human rights abuses dancing in your mind. Spiritual visions perceptions continue to pour in. These ability (reducing the impact of implementation of a peace plan. in that country. The OFP has and heightened states of awareness are may be inspiring you to express yourself climate change and addressing “In this country with a very weak 5,000 members and operates extra likely now. Whether by inspiration imaginatively. Asserting your feelings land degradation). civil society, the SCC with the 22 women’s centres, offer- or necessity, you want to gather new and experiencing the same from others tools and techniques and angles. Clearing may be the source of excitement and “Our proposal was seen by help of Kairos is a strong voice ing programs which include space to focus on special projects is also perhaps some drama. Somehow, you are CIDA staff to be within their cri- to bring peace and stability to developing the human rights likely. Meanwhile, dreams of travel and earning a new status and/or reputation teria and goals throughout the the lives of women, children and of women, health and legal adventure are teasing. that won’t soon be forgotten. approval process,” Tom Mitch- communities under attack by services and education. ell, United Church representa- paramilitaries,” Mitchell states The OFP recently appealed Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) tive, says in the press release. in the press release. directly to Bev Oda, Minister of Financial interests, concerns and The progressive March out of winter into “The Kairos focus on human In Indonesia, Kairos supports International Cooperation, to considerations are on your mind. You the spring season should be bubbling on rights is consistent with the ODA KONTRAS (The Commission for continue funding to Kairos so want to take actions that will help you to for you and the momentum will increase Accountability Act, which was Disappearances and Victims of that Columbians could grow feel more secure. This may require that this week. External forces in the way you squarely face some of your fears in of people and events will give you an implemented in June 2008. This Violence). up without being recruited by this regard. Investigations and research extra push as well starting this week. This act requires all Offi cial Develop- Mitchell says, “KONTRAS is armed groups, kidnapped or into new strategies is probably now. should feel quite welcome as you are ment Assistance to be consistent effective in making sure the assassinated. You may also be interested in clearing ready to explore new options. Meeting with international human rights Indonesian Government inves- “We strongly urge Prime Min- subconscious blocks. Take a holistic new people and making connections for standards.” tigates past military abuses ister Harper and Minister Bev approach. HOROSCOPEboth business and personal interest will “The negative impacts of this and compensates victims and Oda to reverse these funding bring satisfaction. funding cut, in terms of human their families. Wthout support cuts and restore the faith of the Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) suffering will be immense, if not from Kairos, KONTRAS will Canadian people that we do Creating opportunities and making the Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) reversed,” adds Mitchell. lose ground and be unable to indeed have a government most of those that are rising on their own You are in an expansive cycle. New levels In the Congo, Kairos partners hold the Indonesian Govern- capable of acting with compas- is a central theme now. At worst, you feel of energy and enthusiasm are yours to a little overwhelmed and unclear about enjoy. Something big is growing within, with the Heretiers de la Justice to ment accountable to National sion and justice,” Mitchell con- where to focus first. Let need verses perhaps literally or fi guratively, or both. establish a women’s legal clinic. and International Covenants.” cludes. desire, guide your actions. Be extra You do have some work to do, however, careful now of get rich quick schemes to fulfi ll the potential of this opportunity. TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION MARINE and alluring deals that seem too good Working both within and without will to be true. Outline your priorities then prove most effective. Whether this MOTORCYCLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TRUCKS & V ANS BOATS act on them. implies your home or your own self or FOR SALE both depends on your situation. 24’ CORSAIR 1989 motor 1988 TOYOTA Landcruiser, 4 OUTBOARDS SG POWER home, onboard generator, all dr, 6cyl., gas, 341k. Great en- OUTBOARDSYamaha, Suzuki, Honda new parts. 250-537-1802 gine, $3000. 250-537-0636. Yamaha • Suzuki SCOOTERS GreatHonda Selections 1989 MITSUBISHI Delica 4x4, Great Prices Gas & Electric SCRAP CAR REMOVAL pw, pdlk, sunroof, 2 tone, air Arvid Islands Largest Selection conditioning only 78,000 km. from 2 HP to 350 HP 730 Hillside Ave, Victoria Four strokes SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted $5750. 250-538-0287. SG POWER SCOOTERS250-382-8291 730 HillsideNew Ave, & Victoria Used Chalmers We buy scrap batteries from 1995 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup, 250-382-8291 Gas & Electric. cars, trucks & heavy equip. extra cab. $2500. Contact Great Selection $2.00 and up/each. Free pick- Mike at 250-653-4071. Great Prices Island’s Largest Seletion. up anywhere in BC, Minimum Ltd. Vespas • Yamaha • Honda 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288. 1997 CHEV 3/4 ton, reg. cab., Over 40 years in Victoria long box, 5 spd, 4x4, 350 V8, box liner, canopy, good cond. SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES $6500. 250-537-4428. 2003 DODGE Dakota, 4 dr., 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria Real Estate 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria 1998 HONDA CRV, AWD, 4 V8, 120,000 km. New trans., 250-382-8291 250-382-8291 cyl, auto, CD, A/C, roofrack fully loaded, very clean, www.sgpower.com [email protected] www.sgpower.com w/roofbox, fuel effi cient! $11,800. Call Jess. 250-538- [email protected] $6200. 250-653-4102. 8715. SIMPLY SALT SPRING [email protected] RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TRUCKS & V ANS BASIC FOODSAFE. Monday FOR SALE WHAT’S ON March 29 from 8:30am to 537•7148 1988 TOYOTA Landcruiser, 4 4:30pm, $70. Harbour House 24’ CORSAIR 1989 motor Hotel. Call Sheri 537-1883 home, onboard generator, all dr, 6cyl., gas, 341k. Great en- to register. new parts. 250-537-1802 gine, $3000. 250-537-0636. PAGE B6

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Claudia Picks a WINNER! SPROTT-SHAW )T*UST-AKES3ENSE Place a classifi ed ad in the Driftwood & your name is automatically s0RACTICAL.URSING entered to win a BC49 s(OME3UPPORT7ORKER2ESIDENT#ARE!TTENDANT Lotto ticket. (Tickets are held for 2 weeks s-EDICAL/FlCE!SSISTANT from the date of publication. Unclaimed tickets will be Call our DUNCAN Campus: s#OMMUNITY3UPPORT7ORKER3OCIAL3ERVICES re-entered to our contest pool.) (250) ANDMORE 310-HIRE sprottshaw.com THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS JIM ANDERSON The choice is yours... Come to the Drift wood offi ce to claim your prize! 328 Lower Ganges Rd. 250-537-9933 ENROLL TODAY AND GRADUATE IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR Funding May Be Available '5,&)3,!.$3

$RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% A16 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPEN DAILY 9 am - 11 pm GOV’T LIQUOR STORE PRICES! GARDEN CENTRE

RR GGRROOWWEE NOW OPEN! 1ST OF THE SEASON Garden Pottery DISCOUNTS Your & Furniture Choice See Helen, our Floral Specialist % for all your OFF Gardening AT TILL Needs! 40WHILE STOCKS LAST

SaltSpringIsland RESIDENTS CARD Residents Card 3(/00).',/#!,,9342%.'4(%.3 /52/52#/--5.)49

Salt Spring Island •What’s for Dinner? CHAMBER OF C OMMERCE Ragu MARINATED CARROT SALAD ShortORANGE cutzs to CHIPOTLE cooking for one BEEF or two ©CHILI 2009 with Sarah Lynn Short cuts to cooking for one or two © 2008 with Pasta Sauce Shopping list: CARROTS: A tap root which grows downward into the soil and swells. Native to Afghanistan, carrots were ❒ Carrots known to both the Greeks and Romans. Because of their natural sweetness, carrots were used during the ❒ White Onion middle Ages to sweeten cakes and desserts throughout ❒ Dried Europe. Buttered carrots, considered common today, are Cranberries thought to have originated in the royal kitchens of Queen Selected Elizabeth I of England when a Dutchman presented her ❒ Sliced Almonds with a diamond studded wreath of bright orange carrots Varieties ❒ Fresh Parsley and a tub of butter from his country. ❒ Dressing of your choice Peel, slice, and blanch 6 Carrots. Chill and toss together with ½ sliced white onion, ¼ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup sliced almonds, ¼ cup fresh parsley, and ½ cup dressing of your choice. ¢ Serve. LIMIT 4 TOTAL 700ML WHILE STOCKS LAST Come and try this wonderful dish at 77 OUR DAILY INSTORE • This Thursday 1:00pm - 5:30pm OPEN DAILY 8 AM - 9 PM FOOD DEMONSTRATION • This Friday 12:00pm - 5:30pm ISLANDERS SERVING ISLANDERS SINCE 1984

Post Offi ce Hours Specials available from Opening8 am - 6 Wednesday, pm Daily March 11 to Closing Monday, March 16, 2009 Specials available from Opening Wednesday, Mar. 10 to Closing Monday, Mar. 15, 2010 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B1

Arts& IME RIB DINNE R R P AAA ANGUS BEEF Every Thursday 5pm Entertainment 537-9339 CRAFT FAIR frankly scarlet jewellery

NOW OFFERING

Custom Design Work Engagement & Wedding Jewellery Quality Jewellery Repairs Watch Batteries & Straps Grace Point Square 537-9500

SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, March 11, 8-11pm Wednesday: Blues: Soul Shakedown & Friends Pint Club Friday, March 12, 8-11pm Live Music: Da Fuega Monday: Saturday, March 13, 8-11pm Mexican Live Music: Planet Music Night Sunday, March 14, 7-10pm Jazz/Folk: John Charowsky Wednesday, March 17, 8-11pm OPEN St. Patrick’s Day Bash FOR BREAKFAST 7-11am daily

250-537-5559 PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY From left , Zoe Dubien, Na’ara Dubien, Ella Scaia and Kathryn Burke: ready to stage a new craft fair. Fresh, new talent featured

Come enjoy live music in our toasty, warm, at interactive craft bazaar heated patio every Friday and Saturday night from 5 till 8 pm. Style, fun, music and highly successful Salt Spring’s Another highlight is the do-it- Top Model contest held last yourself crafting station, where Fri. Mar. 12: Richard Cross more at inaugural year. Dubien and others will teach Sat. Mar. 13: Sharon Bailey “It’s been great to work with people how to create different Wed. Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration happening someone who’s just as commit- projects throughout the day. A with Bruce Everett, Ken ted and enthusiastic as I am,” schedule of workshops will be Lunn and Jane Squire BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Burke said of her partnership posted. Fri. Mar. 19: Mike Alviano DRIFTWOOD STAFF with Dubien. As the main attraction, the Sat. Mar. 20: Billie Woods Two island artisans are hoping Several ideas have been imple- 26 participating vendors, musi- Sun-Thurs 8am-7pm Celebrate St. Patty’s Day to develop an interactive mar- Open mented to create the “not your cians and visual artists are all Fri and Sat 8am-8pm at the Tree House ketplace experience with the average craft fair.” A relatively up-and-coming artists whose inauguration of a new biannual small number of craft vendors work is new and fresh — some www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 craft fair. (around 20) will promote a sense are selling for the very fi rst time. The Salt Spring Island Craft of flow without overcrowding, Six vendors are new moms with Bazaar opens Saturday, March while live acoustic music will be new businesses. 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at played by a series of performers A few star attractions include Mahon Hall. on stage throughout the day. All knitted toques by Charlotte Hol- Zoe Dubien and Kathryn crafts must be handmade and all mes, collapsible hula hoops for Burke, the two women behind music must be original. kids and adults made by Amanda the event, said they decided to Kimmel, fabric creations from create a new type of craft fair the Wrestler and the Needle’s based on what the experience “It’s been great to work Diane Perry, and original designs “could be.” by Amber Melville, the owner of Dubien makes stylish, eco- with someone who’s just Sweet Somethings Gallery. friendly baby hats under the As part of their mission to label Owl and Dot Dot, and attract a younger crowd, the Burke knits baby headbands as committed and organizers have established decorated with elaborate silk a relationship with the high fl owers (inspired by her daugh- school. They hope to have par- ter’s lack of hair) as Who Loves enthusiastic as I am.” ticipation by teen artists and You, Baby. She is also a partner musicians for the second install- with Katie Parsons in making ZOE DUBIEN ment of the craft bazaar, being feathered headbands for adults Co-organizer planned to take place around under the label Featherettes. the major Christmas fairs. Dubien and Burke were shar- Also on stage will be an exhi- If their own enthusiasm is any- ing a table at a craft fair last bition of art and photography thing to judge by, Dubien and winter when they started think- featuring work by Shel Neufeld, Burke have a vibrant and festive ing about ways to make the day Angelo Scaia and Francis Boutin. community event in the making more fun for shoppers and for Visitors are encouraged to take — and though the planning pro- vendors. part in the wholesome catering cess has been “a learning experi- “We started brainstorming of live foods and Soya Nova tofu ence,” it’s one the two women about it while we were waiting products by Jim Robson, while are easily taking in stride. for people to stop at our table, relaxing in the designated seat- Dubien and Burke are still and then very quickly made it ing area. The hours have been looking for acoustic musicians happen,” Dubien said. set to go later than usual, closing to participate: please contact Burke’s previous event-plan- at 7 p.m., to encourage a feeling them at handmakersandnoise- ning experience includes the of intimacy as darkness falls. [email protected]. B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD œ“«iÌi TIVE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT !UTOMO 2EPAIRS THEATRE • Hydraulic• Hydraulic hoses hosesUÊU Þ`À>ՏˆVUÊÞ`À>ՏˆVÊ œÃiÃUÞ` Þ`À>ՏˆVÀ>ՏˆVÊ œÃiÜÃià œÃià • Electronic• Electronic UÊ œ“«iÌiÊ>Õ̜“œÌˆÛiÊÀengine UÊ œ“«iÌiÊ>Õ̜“œÌˆÛiÊÀi«>ˆÀÃengine analysis analysis i Drama emerges UÊ iVÌÀœ˜ˆVÊi˜}ˆ˜iÊ>˜>UÊ iVÌÀœ˜ˆVÊi˜}ˆ˜iÊ>˜>ÞÈÃÞ • Tune• Tune ups ups • Oil • Oil changes changes UÊ/՘iÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ˆÊV >˜UÊ/՘iÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ˆÊV >˜}iÃ} • Four wheel drive service • Four wheelUÊœÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀˆÛiÊÃiÀÛ driveUÊœÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀˆÛiÊÃiÀۈVi service ˆ • Suspension shocks and struts on stage and off • SuspensionUÊ-Õëi˜Ãˆœ˜Êà œVŽÃÊ>˜`ÊUÊ-Õëi˜Ãˆœ˜Êà œVŽÃÊ>˜`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà shocks and struts à • Fuel• Fuel injection injection • Tires •UÊÕiÊˆ˜iV̈œ˜ TiresUÊÕiÊˆ˜iV̈œ˜ Magical calamity of local theatre

BY RUTH TARASOFF 
," Ê
,
Ê, *
,- SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD {ÓÇÊՏvœÀ`‡>˜}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎLJ{xx™ÊUÊ œ˜°Ê‡ÊÀˆ°Ên‡x Is it something in the water? Does the act of mov- ing to Salt Spring trigger some latent auto-immune response that screams “Free time is bad for you?” It is common knowledge that the island is home to a lot of people who fear that time may weigh heavily on their hands. That’s in the beginning. So heavy in fact Marriage Commissioner that moves to lighten that load start almost immedi- ately after the last piece of china is unwrapped. The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health I am talking of course about volunteering. That act Services, is looking for an individual to serve as of self abnegation that has Salt Springers to a man a Marriage Commissioner for the Salt Spring Island say, “I don’t know how I ever found time to work.” Community Theatre is just one of untold numbers area. The individual will perform civil marriages of organizations that are the recipients of all those within their community on behalf of the Agency. superfl uous hours. Salt Spring Community Theatre’s upcoming production of the farce Who’s Under Where For information and an application form please ? is providing ample opportunity for high drama visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage behind the scenes: A director unused to the fickle charm of our ways. Confl icting medical appointments that were set in place during the last ice age, and off island. Rehearsal times and trips to Mexico/Olympics/ Hawaii all muddled together, sets needing building in three hours, preferably between dancing classes previ- ously booked. Ah, the joys of community theatre and its willing participants. Somehow, as plans unravel, abracadabra, some- thing magic happens islanders are the benefi t of other Post your comments on-line islanders unbridled need to get involved and the show must go on. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Who’s Under Where? is on stage at Mahon Hall from CAFE MUSIC: Salt Spring musician Daryl Chonka is seen through the glass @ gulfi slandsdriftwood.com March 26 to March 28 at 8 p.m. with matinee perfor- mances starting at 2 p.m. on March 27 and 28. as he entertains at Tree House Cafe.

CONCERTS you Foggies return with Scotch and Sofa One of Canada’s March 21, at 7 p.m. Camp or the Creaking has also recommended Recorded live, off the Tree Quartet where he the group, awarding '5,&)3,!.$3 top bluegrass floor, the fifth album plays with Andrew Col- them Best Overall Band $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% bands set to from the Foggies gives lins. in 2006 and Best Instru- www.gulfislands.net/wordpress the listener their very Press material mental Band in 2007. shake Fulford Hall best of a four-day ses- describes Quinn as “a Q&A column and blog by Driftwood sion. Press material walking encyclopedia Recorded live, off reporter Amy Geddes. See page B11 Islanders are invited promises this album of the history of blue- to spend the last night captures the infectious grass in both the United WANTED: Your questions about Gulf Islands life. of March break cel- energy of Canada’s top States and Canada,” the fl oor, the fi fth Email [email protected] or write your question below & drop ebrating the music of bluegrass band. who can recall the York off at the Driftwood office. Toronto-based blue- The fi ve-piece band is County Boys as the fi rst album from the Your question: grass phenomenon, The made up of Chris Coole established Canadian Foggy Hogtown Boys. on guitar and vocals, bluegrass band in 1956. The group is set to John McNaughton on Quinn first got into Foggies gives the return to Salt Spring bass and vocals, Chris bluegrass music at age with Scotch and Sofa Quinn on banjo, John six with the Flatt and in hand: that’s not the Showman on violin and Scruggs album Live at listener their very drinking or sitting kind, Andrew Collins on man- Carnegie Hall borrowed but the CD kind. The dolin and vocals. Music- from his dad and played best of a four-day name & island: boys are set to release lovers may recognize on his little suitcase (i.e. Jane Doe, Salt Spring Island) their new album at Ful- John Showman’s name record player. ford Hall on Sunday, from Salt Spring’s Fiddle “The Foggies describe session. themselves as having a lot of respect for tradi- Frida’s Villa will be tional bluegrass while presenting the group’s accepting the fact that Fulford Hall appear- they bring a contempo- ance, where there will rary sound to this tradi- be both concert-style BE PART OF THE SOLUTION... tion, as they are essen- seating and a place to tially city boys playing dance for those who like mountain music,” states to kick up their heels. their press release. The show starts at 7 TAKE TRANSIT. Tim Perlich, music p.m. to accommodate editor of Now Maga- families. Fiddleworks zine in Toronto (also will be raising funds for known as Hogtown) has their work in the North When you choose a range of transportation options written: “While no one and their summer camp you are helping to shape a more sustainable future. was looking, the Foggy on Salt Spring by oper- Hogtown Boys evolved ating the concession. from a group of excel- Advance tickets can Every time you walk, cycle, ride the bus, or carshare lent musicians play- be purchased online at ing bluegrass to a great www.fridasvilla.com. you reduce our reliance on the automobile and bluegrass band.” Tickets can also be create a healthier community, and a healthier you. Greg Quill of the bought in the south end Toronto Star has said from Knotty Threads or “Toronto’s luminously Morningside Organic Be part of the solution and take transit. gifted string band set a Bakery and Bookstore, new benchmark . . . both and in Ganges from a sense of fun and an Acoustic Planet and Salt intellectual sharpness Spring Books. that befits their status Tickets are $15 in as one of the hardest advance, $18 at the door 5SBOTJU
*OGP
rr
t
XXXCDUSBOTJUDPN working bands in the and children under 12 North Amercian roots are $5 at the door. music area.” To hear a preview of Linking Communities, Businesses and Lifestyles The Central Cana- the band, visit www.fog- dian Bluegrass Awards gyhogtownboys.com. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B3 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ON STAGE Howard and Mimi play deemed a true gem A purr-fectly balanced high school and college in Montreal and has also appeared in television commer- comedy-drama bounds onto cials. He said he is thrilled to be working on such a wonderful script. ArtSpring stage Director Jensen told the Driftwood in an article published in the March 5 Islanders are in for a treat when a Weekender that Gold’s writing has been United Kingdom Fringe Report award- “a gift.” winning play is presented at ArtSpring “It’s a wonderful script — just a joy this weekend. to work on,” Jensen said. “It reflects the Howard and Mimi won “best play” human condition in a very familiar way. honours in 2009, and The Academy It’s at times funny and at times very Presents crew doing Salt Spring’s pro- touching and intense.” duction is excited to share it with a local “Caroline Gold’s gorgeous script, with audience. its sparkling dialogue and thoughtful Shows run Friday and Saturday, March plotting, is a magical theatrical delight,” 12-13 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 14 at declared the Fringe Report. 2:30 p.m. The production is a fundraiser for the “Director Lynda Jensen has Salt Spring Arts Academy, with all pro- been charming Howard and Mimi off the ceeds from the play going to build and pages into life in her beautiful oceanside maintain a bursary fund for students at studio,” explains a press release. the academy. “Howard the boisterous and eager The play is not suitable for kids or hound is doing his best to understand young teens. and make friends with Mimi, the fabu- PHOTO BY MEGAN MANNING Tickets are $20 and available at lous feline whose space he is forced to Sue Newman and Luc Blanchet star in Howard and Mimi, at ArtSpring this weekend. ArtSpring, 250-537-2102. invade. They are the human embodi- For an in-depth preview of the show, ments of the animals they are!” pick up a copy of the Driftwood’s free Luc Blanchet plays Howard and Sue erforming arts on Salt Spring, includ- witty, sophisticated and independent Weekender paper of March 5, or find Newman is Mimi. ing the Newman Family Productions’ cat Mimi, but she’s composed original the story online at www.gulfislands- Newman is familiar to island audi- Christmas With Scrooge masterpiece. music for the show as well. driftwood.com in the Entertainment ences for her work in all genres of the Not only does she play the part of the Blanchet got his training in theatre at section. logo_ad_2009.ai 11/12/09 6:25:51 PM

RITUALS OPEN HOUSE - 131 BEACHSIDE Photographic Solutions First new moon ritual Saturday, March, 13 • 11-3 pm Photography from Astara: March 15 At Beaver Point Hall A Salt Spring woman is offering monthly new and full moon rituals, with the first one sched- uled for Monday, March 15. Astara, of Goddess Celebrations, says the new moon ceremony, for women only, “dives deeply into our darkness, from where we dream $739,000 our new seeds. We release the old, cleanse, This waterfront home is priced to sell at transform and recreate Scott Simmons, Salt Spring agent for johncameron.ca ourselves connected One Percent Realty Vancouver Island and ready to grow into [email protected] our fullest potential.” 250-538-8316 www.escapetosaltspring.com saltspringphotos.com In a press release she explains that the ritual is a “powerful, connecting circle for women, in which we build a strong, safe sis- terhood. We explore the womb space, the creative void, from whence we give birth to ourselves, and our hopes for our world. “It is in uniting and becoming empowered as the goddesses we ASTARA are that we have the love and the strength that this earth, our men and children need from us.” It begins at 5 p.m. at Beaver Point Hall, with a recommended donation of $10. The first full moon ritual will run on Tuesday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., also at the hall. It will be for women and men. Astara has been apprenticing with Serah, a Incomparably priced grandmother priestess, goddess and medicine from woman. $ Her rituals have touched and transformed 22,900 people throughout Australia, Indonesia and Eastern Canada. Astara’s words, teachings and stories have also been channelled by gifted channeler and healer Kai Soleil. He is presently offering private sessions and group healings on Salt Spring. See www. spirithealer.ca. Spiral of Life rituals explore all aspects of exis- tence, from life to death, rebirth and beyond. “Starting in the honesty of our present *Model shown is the 2010 Impreza 2.5i 5MT_5 Door (AG1 BP) with MSRP of $23,845 including freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395), and Battery and Tire Tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. Lease offer valid on new 2010 Impreza 2.5i 5MT_5 Door (AG1 BP) models. MSRP of $21,895. Payment of **$258.34/mo. based on a 24,000 kilometre per year moment, we receive the nourishment we lease. ***1.4% lease rate for a 24 mo. term with $3,550.00 down. Total lease obligation is $6,200.16. The residual value at the end of term is $14,579.50. Freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395), and Battery and Tire Tax ($30), are included in payment. Lease security deposit & PPSA included. License, insurance, registration & taxes, extra. Financing and leasing programs available need for powerful releases that create space through TCCI on approved credit. †$500 bonus accessories offer applies only to retail purchase lease or fi nance agreements for new 2010 Impreza models, concluded respectively with TCCI. Dealers may sell for less. **/***/† Offers valid until March 2, 2010. Roof rack and snowboards shown are not included in the price of the vehicle. See your local Subaru dealer for complete details. in ourselves for infinite love and support to flow. Drop by today...Coffee is always on! “These transformational rituals are filled with beautiful chants, prayers, visualization, dance, SAUNDERS SUBARU and healing, which unite, connect, cleanse, 250-474-2211 open and expand us, till we embody the god- 1-888-898-9911 • 1784 Island Hwy., Victoria DL#5032 dess, holding all of life within ourselves.” www.saunders.subarudealer.ca B4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Salt Spring Island Community Services ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-9971 www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca CONCERTS CONCERT REVIEW COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE

* Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and Chemistry and families. * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is free and confi dential. howling audience * Family Place: Stay & Play Drop in Mon. & Thurs. 9-12:30, Tues. 12:00-3:00pm. Rugg Huggers Fri. 10-1. Dad ‘N Me Sat. 8:30-10. * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm at folk club show * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm Equal billing These songs reminded * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30-9:30 pm. me why folk music is Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 for two acts important. It helps peo- ple to take a break from * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, experiment a hit painful aspects of their 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. lives and inspires them * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. BY TANYA LESTER to bring about positive * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR change. Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 The two acts perform- Headwater opened * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the ing at the Salt Spring Folk with a song showcas- Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. Club last Monday were ing the perfect voice of like book ends celebrat- band member Jonas ing the splendid range of Shandel. Right from the the folk music genre. start, it was clear the Bruce Brackney, four musicians really accompanied by Rick complemented each Van Krugel, has two gen- others’ obvious strengths erations on the Headwa- on their stringed instru- ter band members, who ments of choice. balanced the club’s fi rst- These 20-to-30-some- ever double bill. thing musicians are all On the surface, the outstanding, but if I had two groups have a lot in to select one for first Lovely but Lonely Mousey common. Both skillfully place, Tim Tweedale on Mousey is lonely! She is very fond of two of our play a variety of stringed his steel guitar would get volunteers, but frightened of people in general, instruments, sing, tell my nod. after being without an owner for several years. stories and have songs To be fair, Shandel She needs someone very special to give her the about trains in their rep- and Matt Bryant wrote loving 'forever home' she needs and deserves. ertoire. That is where most of the band’s songs www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring the similarities end, as and, along with Patrick 250-537-2123 there was so much more Metzger on upright bass, involved in how each act have the gift of enjoyable P PHOTO CONTRIBUTED enthralled those packed banter down to a bit of Tune in to Annabelle Chvostek plays at a March 17 house concert on Salt Spring. into Fulford Hall. a fi ne art. This band has Brackney is a char- chemistry. ismatic octogenarian Their folk, roots and Dynamic performer at house concert who “kicked around the blues music fi ts with the American West” playing depth of their song lyr- Annabelle Chvostek temporary Album of the Year at the the same venues as Utah ics, often spiked with ref- Canadian Folk Music Awards and Phillips and other greats, erences to love and the Saturday nights The Home Routes house con- offers up a contemporary urban as well as performing on tension of intimate rela- cert series continues on Salt roots sound. the Prairie Home Com- tionships. Saturday7 - 9 pmnights Spring next week when Annabelle Her style was best described by panion radio program Their lyrics, and the CBC Radio 1 Chvostek, a former member of the the The Montréal Gazette, which and with groups like high-powered music 7 - 9 pm Wailin Jennys, performs on the wrote: “Annabelle doesn’t fake the Rose Tattoo before mov- that goes with them, Sirius Channel 137 island. folk. She freaks it.” ing to Canada in 1983. refl ect the lives of young CBC Radio 1 On Wednesday, March 17, she will Tickets ($15) for the event are lim- He described one men who are biting off

ADOPT A PET TODAY play at the home of series organizer ited, since it takes place in Pingle’s of his contemporary’s a large chunk of life. In Sirius Channel 137 Rob Pingle, beginning at 7 p.m. living room, so get them soon at music as being “hokum fact, Vienna, Austria is Chvostek’s last solo album, called Acoustic Planet Music or by calling as a genre,” which “has the last place they played ADOPT A Resilience, was nominated for Con- Pingle at 250-538-7262. a lot to do with bombast before wowing everyone and yadda yadda.” This at Fulford Hall. perfectly sums up Brack- With Shandel and ney’s own story telling Bryant having survived — that seems to venture a rock band before put- CONTACT SHARON GLYNN 250-537-9933 FOR ADVERTISING SPACE over the line into the tall- ting together this folk tale variety — and musi- group, their background Fingers & Toes cal offerings. Songs like bled through in at least Blue Velvet Salt Spring Nail Care Ragged but Right with one piece with the lines like “my clothes are four intensely belting out Upholstering Solace Spa made from zebra skins to rock the place. right out of the zoo” are Anyone who has not mostly nonsensical. experienced Headwater, DRAPERY, SLIPCOVERS - Elizabeth - Brackney, with Van who played in Centenni- & UPHOLSTERY Unisex, Manicures, Pedicures, NailNail Enhancement,Enhancement, Nail Art, Acrylic and Gel! Krugel as side-kick, al Park during the Satur- #6 Merchant Mews Weddings, GrGraduation,aduation, HolHolidays,idays, or just for fun!! coaxed the audience day market last summer 250-537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-930-6822 (home) 250-532-5467 (cell) into howling like dogs and at Moby’s Pub, needs and even got Raffi, of to make the effort to see Baby Beluga fame, up them live. Second to or to yodel in accompani- in addition to that, buy ment with their ditties. their CDs: My Old Friend True NorthNorth it Still, their perfor- and Lay You Down. SynergyF mance was not all fun The verdict on the folk and games. Like the club board’s decision Satellites Personal Training old-timers who men- to try a double bill? It Expressvu • One-on-one or group training tored them, many of worked very well. • Available for in-home sessions their stories and songs This year the folk • Certifi ed, 20+ yrs. experience Satellite TV • Certifi ed, 20+ yrs. experience were political from a club brought in March See “What’sCall On”or email calendar for class for SynergyFitschedule classes working-class activist and will help us navi- 2250-537-17055 TTrisha i ha Moroz Moroz-Barstead Barstead t.ca point of view. One song gate out of it, too. The 0-537-1705 250-653-4656 trisha@synergyfi chronicled the orphans famous Gumboot Gala who were put on trains featuring Bill Henderson and sent out to the west- and Valdy, musicians Residential & ern United States with extraordinaire, along Commerical Filling the possibility of being with “surprise” guests Tank Sales adopted when they (read — some of the best ations & Rentals arrived. Brackney was our island has to offer) ommend among them. will hit the stage on PProductroduct recommendationsrec r skin type! Another song, in Monday, March 29 at 7 sed on you bbaseda on your skinea type!uty! which the audience was p.m. To get a spot at this alized b Wayne Wrigley instructed to join in with PPersonalizederson beauty! BRENDA fundraiser for the folk the “it’s bullshit” chorus club, purchase tickets at AKERMAN 250-537-2006 146 Oakspring Rd included the lines “make either Acoustic Planet, Salt Spring Island, BC 250-930-4997 Independent Beauty Consultant Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1S8 a little money, make a Salt Spring Books, Stuff Here’s my card... my Here’s www.marykay.ca/bakerman little war, but do it in the and Nonsense or at the name of the Lord.” door, if any are left. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY GODDESS DANCE: Kaia Mitchell performs a Kundalini dance at last weekend’s Juicy Amazing Goddess Woman Event. The weekend featured displays and performers and took place at the Farmers’ Institute.

Dej_Y[

je
j^[
FkXb_Y

ART GALLERIES Point Gallery’s spring show Fh[fW_Z
FWf[h
J_Ya[ji
:_iYedj_dk[Z looks at art’s role in society 8j
f]
8gi`c
(#
)'('#
gi\gX`[
gXg\i
k`Zb\kj
]fi
k_\
d`efi
iflk\j

n`cc
ef
cfe^\i
_Xm\
X
dfe\kXip
mXcl\
Xe[
n`cc
efk
Y\
XZZ\gk\[
Xj
Artists’ work speaks to Thomas’ infl uences are activ- of revelation might have on this X
d\k_f[
f]
gXpd\ek%
:ljkfd\ij
Xi\
XYc\
kf
kiXej]\i
k_\
mXcl\
f]
ists and thinkers: the writers newly created being,” states k_\`i
\o`jk`e^
gi\gX`[
gXg\i
k`Zb\kj
fekf
X
9:
=\ii`\j
XdY`\i
Æ
B\Xkj
@jcXe[ afraid to position themselves in by the violence done to others,” our connectedness, our shared relationship to their own identi- press material explains. emotions and our responsibility
›
;\edXe
@jcXe[
Æ
?fieYp
@jcXe[ ties, the social issues that sur- The Crowd is an installation of to each other in a globally con- round them and the world in terra cotta fi gures by Salt Spring nected culture.” =fi
dfi\
`e]fidXk`fe
fe
k_`j
Z_Xe^\
Xe[
k_\
iflk\j
kf
n_`Z_
which we all live,” Day said in a artist Deboragh Gainor. The The exhibition opens Sunday, `k
Xggc`\j#
m`j`k
YZ]\ii`\j%Zfd#
j\c\Zk
J\im`Z\
Efk`Z\j
Xe[
pfli
press release. middle child of a large family, March 14, with a reception for In Mute Traces, Vancouver who is fascinated by how things the artists from 2 to 5 p.m. and [\j`i\[
iflk\%
Island artist Heather Thomas are put together and how they continues until Saturday, April uses common objects altered, fall apart, Gainor’s work exam- 10. Hl\jk`fej6
Gc\Xj\
ZXcc
($///
9:
=

Driftwood >PHOTO/VIDEO NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS CLASSIFIEDS AQUA OWNER’S MANUAL gulfi slandsrealestate.ca gulfi slandsdriftwood.com gulfi slandstourism.com FLIP BOOKS chapter 3

Can I buy copies of photos that appear in Can the Driftwood make postersters from photos? the paper? Drop by our offi ce and see Erinn at the front desk, posters are made PHOTO Yes, you can purchase copies of the photos through our offi ce for a fee ofonly only $35 $35 (plus (plus gst) gst) each each from from that appear in the Driftwood by dropping photos that have appeared in the ppaper.aper. AnAnyy papagege can be VIDEO into the offi ce, or order online through made into a 36” x 48” poster! through the Driftwood’s photostore. CALL (Operated by Pictopia - world’s largest online Does the Driftwood accept coolol photos for CLAUDIA FRENCH PH: 25025250.537.99330 photo processor) at gulfi slandsdriftwood. publication? FX: 250.537.2613 com. Choose photo / gallery tab at top right Yes, please submit photos to our editor, Gail Sjuberg at news@gulfi slands.netands.net forfor EMAIL: hand of page, choose date of paper driftwood@gulfi slands.net containing photo, choose photo, size etc, consideration. checkout for payment by credit card and WEB: address for delivery. Does the Driftwood accept videodeo of gulfi slandsdriftwood.com news or community events? gulfi slandstourism.com What if I want it framed? Yes, we are able to post video to ourour If you order your photo online, framing is website. All news stories / videoseos '5,&)3,!.$3 available. There are diff erent styles to choose / citizen journalism pieces are from, and the framed photo will be shipped vetted through the editorial $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% to you. department. ERINEERRIINNJ JORYJORYOR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TURNING TO US FOR ALMOST 50 YEARS B6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions What’s On This Week below. www.gulfislandstourism.com/calendar.htm Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 Mar.15 Mar.17 ACTIVITIESLIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINBMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIESLIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Story of the Driftwood. Open Mic. Howard and Mimi. Howard and Mimi. Howard and Mimi. New Moon Ritual for Women. Annabelle Chvostek. SS Historical Society presentation. Hosted by Stephanie Rhodes at Award-winning British play by See Friday’s listing. The Academy Presents production at With Astara at Beaver Point Hall. 5 p.m. Past member of the Wailin’ Jennys Central Hall. 2 p.m. The Local. 8 p.m. Caroline Gold. An Academy Presents Planet Music. Live band at Moby’s. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m. SSI Fire Protection District. performs as part of Home Routes Blues Night. production at ArtSpring. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. John Charowsky. Meeting at the Ganges fi re hall. 7:30 p.m. house concert. 7 p.m. Tickets at With Soul Shakedown & Friends at The Barley Bros. Sweetwater & Co. Live music at the Live jazz at Moby’s. 7 p.m. Toastmasters International Acoustic Planet. Info: Rob Pingle, Moby’s. 8 p.m. Live at the Legion, 7 p.m. Harbour House Hotel. 6:30-9 p.m. 250-538-7262. ACTIVITIES Speech Contest. Richard Cross. Sharon Bailey. Live music at the Tree First of fi ve competition levels runs tonight St. Patrick’s Day Bash. Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 5 House Cafe. 5 to 8 p.m. Jihad for Love. at the Harbour House Hotel. 7 p.m. Live music at Moby’s Pub. 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carmen - Met Opera Live in HD. A fundraising fi lm for the Iranian The Artist’s Way. Ramesh Meyers ArtSpring. 10 a.m. (Call for ticket Railroad for Queer Refugees group. Monday evening course led by Robert ACTIVITIES Live music at the Harbour House availability fi rst: 250-537-2102.) Lions Hall. 7 p.m. Birch begins today. 7 to 9 p.m. Info: The Art of Scrapbooking. Hotel. 6:30 to 9 p.m. [email protected] or 250-653-0036. Community Ed course begins. info@ ACTIVITIES Da Fuega. ssicommunityed.org Live band at Moby’s. 8 p.m Salt Spring Island Craft Bazaar. Tuscan Textures in Watercolour. At Mahon Hall, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A SSI Painters’ Guild Workshop ACTIVITIES Tues. Krayenhoff Memorial Bridge presented by Val Konig at Weekend Jewellery Course. Tournament. Plus lunch. At Fulford Mar.16 ArtSpring. 9:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First day of March 12-14 course at Hall. Noon. For $20 tickets call 250- Info/register: Maggie, 250-537- Martinus Studio. Info: 1250-538- 537-0897. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 0887; [email protected] 1730; www.martinus-gold.com SSI Minor Baseball & Softball Janina Fialkowska. Rollerblading. Registration. At Sports Traders. 10 Distinguished Canadian pianist Fridays at Fulford Hall. 7:30 to 9 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. celebrates Chopin’s 200th birthday St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Bake with an all-Chopin recital. ArtSpring. Sale. Our Lady of Grace Church. 11 8 p.m. Call for ticket availability: 250- a.m.-2 p.m. 537-2102. Square-foot Gardening & Creating ACTIVITIES the Best Garden. Central Community Hall Society. Two Community Ed courses begin. Board of directors meeting at the hall. [email protected] 7 p.m. Public welcome. MARCH SPRING SPECIAL atat Central Central HallHall call 537-4656250-537-4656 for showtimes for showtimes & info & info www.thefritz.ca www.thefritz.ca May Fri. 16 -Mar.12 May 20 - Tues. Mar. 16 20% off Orthotics (custom made on Island) Call for an appointment or a free informational visit Get mobile for Spring!

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.7 pm 1 hr 59 mins Rating: PG Sun. 4 pm Matinee

CINEMA Easter Dinner at... Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Trouble-prone Percy Jackson is having Howard and Mimi problems in high school — but that’s the least of his challenges. It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology texts and into Award-winning British play by Caroline Gold Live Music his life. Percy has learned that his real father is Poseidon, god of the sea, which means Percy is a SS Academy Production every weekend in our demigod — half human, half god. At the same time, the powerful gods on Olympus are feuding, March 12th to 13th - 8pm, March 14th - 2:30pm lounge from 6:30 - 9pm which could launch a war enveloping our entire planet. ArtSpring

Friday, March 12th Valentine’s Day and Dear John play next at The Fritz followed by Alice in Wonderland! Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 8pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522 Ramesh Meyers EXHIBITIONS • Point Gallery: Opening of a new season on Sunday, March 14, 2 to 5 p.m. In the upper Saturday, March 13th gallery is The Crowd, terra cottas by Deboragh Gainor. Lower gallery is Mute Traces, an SqueezeSqueeze Me!!Me!! installation by Heather Thomas. Show closes April 10th. Walk-in entrance on South Ridge Sweetwater and Co. Drive. More information: 250-653-0089. • ArtFully off in all Directions, an exhibition of visual art by Salt Spring school children, runs Wine by the Glass March 8 to 19 at ArtSpring. • Starfish Gallery & Studio is featuring new work from local photographers Gillean Proctor, $1.00 OFF Susan Huber, Ken Ketchum, Skip Smith and emerging artist Anais La Rue. during live music • Expose: Alanda Nay with Emily McPhee is the March exhibit at Salt Spring Coffee Company in Ganges. Come enjoy the best food • The Salt Spring Painters’ Guild shows an exhibit of flowers in the ArtSpring lobby for the month of March. on the Island! 1-800-8874321 • J. Mitchell Gallery — soon to be known as Gallery 8 — has re-opened its doors in Grace www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries Point Square with a fresh new look. recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of and certifi ed by the dealers across Canada • Cafe Talia features native eagle masks, drums and oars by Halukwii from Nitinaht Lake, Space Foundation B.C. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! • The Salt Spring Island Painters’ Guild is showing and selling works at Bruce’s Kitchen. • Gillian McConnell has work hanging at Salt Spring Books. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE 121 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-4700 • Lisa Lipsett is exhibiting her work at Island Savings Credit Union. 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 SALT SPRING’S ONLY AUDUBON ECO-RATED ACCOMMODATION • Shari Macdonald shows new photos at Jana’s Bake Shop. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 %FINANCING 0.9 60 MONTHS for all 6466 Bell McKinnon Road Duncan 2010 HONDA CIVICS (250)748-5814 • CRV’S • ACCORDS www.discoveryhonda.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B7

THE WRITE OCCASION Two Weddings, a Job and a Funeral Experienced writer/reporter available to convey, through words, the uniqueness of life’s signifi cant moments. People& • Wedding vows & anniversaries • Obituaries (people & pets) • Résumés • Publicity, grant proposals, annual reports & whenever your words need to be unforgettable! Gayle Mavor/250.537.7465 Community [email protected]

RCMP SSI officer, horse lover to join RCMP Musical Ride travel and adapt to different environments, not to Acceptance to group fulfi lls dream mention hours of petting and photo-taking that for Jenn Burgoyne the horses must patiently endure.” Burgoyne spent six weeks in November and December 2009, trying out for a place with the BY ELIZABETH NOLAN group. At the end she was offered a position for DRIFTWOOD STAFF transfer. Ironically, the aptitude for horses that The next time Salt Springers see RCMP offi cer makes her seem an obvious choice for a mounted Jenn Burgoyne, she could be in the formation posting could have, in fact, been her undoing. once immortalized on the 50-dollar bill: in cho- “Basically everyone said they don’t like people reographed unity with 30 other offi cers, all wear- with riding experience,” Burgoyne said. “So I was ing iconic scarlet uniforms and mounted on pure shocked when I heard I was in.” black horses. The preference for offi cers without previous Burgoyne is leaving the island shortly for a post- riding experience comes from the fact that it ing with the RCMP’s Musical Ride. A position with can be easier to train people fresh than to break the organization’s world-famous exhibition of ingrained habits, Burgoyne said. Burgoyne’s rid- goodwill is one that only a few are lucky enough ing habits must be the right kind, because she to gain — but for Burgoyne, it seems almost pre- will leaving for the ride’s home base in Ottawa ordained that she should take her place on the this April. signature formation. The fi rst year will be spent training. Her partici- Burgoyne has been riding since her early child- pation in the cross-Canada tour will begin in the hood in Ontario, where her aunt owned a trail- spring of 2011. riding business. She chose the RCMP over other At the end of three years, Burgoyne could be policing units for her career precisely because of posted to anywhere in Canada, or even asked the Musical Ride. to stay on with the ride. While she’s enjoyed her Her fi rst posting to Salt Spring three years ago first posting here, there’s no doubt that Bur- brought with it the fulfi llment of a lifelong dream goyne will be riding into a bright future when to keep her own horses. She has even incorporated she starts her cross-Canada drive a few weeks her love of all things equine into charity work, from now. organizing an annual ride for the Children’s Wish “I’m getting to represent Canada and I’m getting Foundation. to see the countryside,” Burgoyne said. “There’s According to the RCMP website, “the Musi- things I’ll miss about the island, but Ontario is cal Ride consists of the execution of a variety of home for me — I’m getting to go back to all my intricate fi gures and cavalry drill choreographed family.” to music. Demanding utmost control, timing and coordination, these movements are formed by individual horses and riders, in twos, fours and About to list your eights at the trot and at the canter. “Months of training, practice and many kilome- house for sale? tres/miles around the riding school make horse and rider one. The horses must not only appear Times have changed and so have the real estate companies and their business models. in the Musical Ride, but on Parliament Hill, in PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY parades, special events and have the ability to RCMP Const. Jenn Burgoyne with her horse Kit on Salt Spring. Most of today’s buyers use the internet to search for their new homes. Most buyers see all the listings online before they even get to Salt Spring. That is why a virtual tour TOASTMASTERS hyperlinked off the MLS® with stunning photos of a staged home is so vitally important in today's real estate market. One Percent Realty is a company that has a Islanders take fi rst step in international competition very simple business model: low overhead and low fees charged to their agents. The low overhead is passed on to Public welcome to at the Harbour House Crofton and District 21 levels. is an important component consumers in the way of low commissions. The sellers still Room. All winners at the district of Toastmasters in which get full MLS® listings, signs, Driftwood real estate advertising, March 15 contest and “Every speech needs an level will compete during interested guests may find lock boxes, etc. audience and therefore the the international conference themselves informally par- Compare commissions charged. One Percent weekly sessions Salt Spring Toastmasters being held in Palm Desert, ticipating. charges a commission of $6,000 plus a $900 disbursement fee +GST for houses up to $600,000. For houses over club would like to extend California. Club members A few of the local Toast- $600,000 it is 1% plus the $900 disbursement fee +GST. Members of the Salt Spring a cordial invitation to any hope a Salt Spring member masters members slated to The commission is shared between the buying and or selling Toastmasters club have been interested community will be among them. speak on March 15 are James REALTORS®. This is an example. There are no standard fi ne-tuning their oratory skills members that would like to In addition to the speech Falcon, Denis Fortin, Oni commissions. All real estate companies are free to set their in preparation for a chance to participate,” a press release competitions, members Freeman, Beulah Gordan own rate. If an agent charges 7% on the fi rst $100,000 become this year’s interna- states. compete in an evaluative and Kathryn Holm. and 3% on the balance for selling a $600,000 home the commission would be $22,000 +GST = $23,100. (Plus 12% tional champion. Judges will evaluate and speech program to analyze, The Salt Spring Toastmas- HST this summer). If you listed with One Percent Realty The Toastmasters Annual rank the speech competi- critique and provide posi- ters meet at 7 p.m. every the commission would be $6,900 + GST = $7,245. The International Speech Contest tors and choose one person tive suggestions for speak- Monday at the Harbour savings would be $15,855. has begun with the fi rst of fi ve to continue to the area level ers. House Crofton Room. Real Estate fees come out of your after-tax home equity. competition levels beginning of competition and poten- According to press mate- Interested guests are If the 600k home used in the example above had a 500k at 7 p.m., Monday, March 15 tially on to the Division G rial, the evaluative process always welcome. mortgage on it the 7%-3% real estate fees would be approx 23% of the after-tax home equity. Why do the rich get richer? They save money. Don't give away your after tax home equity. How long would it take you to save up the after tax $15,855? From the Table to the Field The big myth “If I list with One Percent the other The Healing Place agents won’t show my house.” The reality is other An Islands Conference on Agriculture, REALTORS® on Salt Spring do show my listings. Overall Community & the Environment 70% of One Percent listings are sold by other agents. The Counselling Centre buyers see what they want to see these day. Buyers have Do you have an inspiring project to share? Want to connect access to all the MLS® listings. with local community initiatives, or wish to increase the The Healing Place is a service for If you would like to talk to me about selling your Salt Islands' food-growing capacity & food security? those dealing with terminal illness, Spring home call me direct at 250-538-8316, and let’s work Sunday, March 21, 9 am prolonged chronic illness, have out a plan of action. Let me show you my high tech virtual senior's concerns, and tour internet marketing system that enhances the MLS®. Galiano Community Hall, Galiano Island to all who are grieving the loss of a Let me help you stage your home to sell. Keynote Speaker: Brian Brett, Author of loved one. Individual, group & family Trauma Farm & Salt Spring farmer. counselling. Scott Simmons@250-538-8316 Contact the coordinators at Elsje Hannah, M.A., CCC, Clinical [email protected] [email protected] Counsellor is a specialist in this fi eld. www.escapetosaltspring.com or phone 250-539-2175, opt. 2 to FULL-TIME SALT SPRING RESIDENT FOR 8 YEARS book a table or a presentation slot. Phone: 250-931-8762 Email: [email protected] Salt Spring agent for GALIANO COMMUNITY Upper Ganges Centre FOOD PROGRAM 202-338 Lower Ganges Rd. One Percent Realty Vancouver Island B8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

FUNDRAISER SCHOLARSHIPS Newspaper group Scrabble tally essay contest open still on the rise Youth-paper partnership is topic Graduating high school students across B.C. Word-wizards and grandmothers and the Yukon can win scholarships from the community newspaper association through its make Scrabble fundraiser a success annual essay contest. This year, scholarships of $3,500, $1,500, and An ongoing Scrabble tourney brought in scores $500 are awarded to the three students who write of participants to its headline event last Saturday, the best 500-word essay answering the question: as game fans converged at ArtSpring for a spon- “How could your local paper partner with the sored showdown. youth in your community to make a positive dif- The successful event marks the island’s second ference?” annual Scrabble competition as a fundraiser for The essay, along with an application form avail- the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers able at www.bccommunitynews.com, must be to Grandmothers campaign. Saturday’s party was submitted to the student’s local community news- the capper to games taking place throughout the paper — the Gulf Islands Driftwood for Grade 12 previous week at places such as the Salt Spring Inn students at GISS — by Friday, April 23. and Salt Spring Elementary School. The local winner’s submission will be forwarded Tourney organizer Patricia Brown said the to the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers pledges collected so far amount to around $6,000. Association for judging. With more games yet to be played by participat- Finalists’ essays are judged on originality and ing schools (who are holding student events in creativity, writing ability (including spelling and conjunction with the adult tourney), Brown is grammar) and content (including demonstrating confi dent the group will match the $8,000 raised knowledge of the community newspaper indus- last year. try). Brown said that while many of last year’s par- Any graduating high school student is eligible ticipants were at the tourney because they sup- to apply, regardless of their intended program of port the Grandmothers’ cause, this year there study, but they must plan to attend a post-second- were many who came just because they are keen PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY ary institution. Scrabble players. She hopes that this “double Cody Purssell runs along the beach near the Fernwood dock with a kite on Entrants should note this is not the same essay draw” will continue to help build participation in a sunny, warm weekend. However, a few snow fl urries then arrived on Monday. connected to the Barbara Richards Memorial the coming years. Scholarships offered by the Driftwood. TIERNEY’S EARLY EDUCATION WHOLESALE LTD. Co-op preschool taking fall registrations “PAPER & PACKAGING PRODUCTS” New policies off er options and help accommo- Melanie Dashwood. With open house, set for Saturday, parents more options date busy work schedules. the additional staff member March 27 from 10 a.m. to Supplying your business While previously classes present, parent involvement noon. were divided between three will change from two par- The public is also reminded needs for: bakery, café, Registration time is already and four year olds, the adapt- ents “on duty” per day to just not to miss the preschool’s cleaning, food service, grocery, here for fall’s education pro- ed program will feature multi- one. annual spring carnival and hotel, institutional, retail, grams, and the upcoming sea- age classes. “This will be more consis- Disneyland raffle draw on restroom, shipping & more! son will offer more reasons Parents can then choose tent for the kids and mean less May 16. Custom print & than ever to check out the between either a Monday time commitment for the par- For more information or to biodegradable products. Salt Spring Cooperative Pre- and Wednesday schedule or ents,” Nuyens said. register a child, contact Nuy- school. one for Tuesday and Thurs- “We’re trying to be more ens at 250-538-8416 or email Locally owned & operated School administrator Clare day. adaptable to accommodate [email protected]. Nuyens said that new program Preschool teacher Lisa parents’ needs.” Registrations will be accepted hours and additional teaching Dodd will get help this fall Parents can check out the throughout the spring and 250-538-0111 staff will give parents more from teaching assistant preschool at their upcoming summer. COMMUNITY EVENTS Quilting bee lining up volunteers Talents of all kinds sought skills in order to help out, since People should indicate if there’s a number of different they would like to be a quilter, Volunteers are still needed for jobs to do to make the quilts for sewing the quilts; a sewer one of Salt Spring’s most warm- that are distributed to people for making bags; an ironer for hearted and fun community- undergoing cancer treatment pressing all the squares and building events. or other life-threatening experi- seams; a hand-stitcher for The Island Comfort Quilts ences. blind-stitching the bindings; a Community Quilting Bee runs A confi rmation of participa- helper for pinning, tying, cut- on Sunday, March 28 from 9 tion is appreciated by sending ting and various other jobs; or a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Farm- an email to islandcomfort- to help with set-up and take- Photos are available for purchase @ our on-line photostore ers’ Institute. [email protected], or calling coor- down of tables (which would be As is stressed each year, par- dinator Marguerite Lee at 250- required at 4:30 p.m. on Satur- gulfi slandsdriftwood.com ticipants don’t need sewing 537-5302. day and Sunday).

Essence w. Rupert Adams (Sat. 10:00 pm) AAttention New Orthodontics on Salt Spring Island Solar Heat w. Mike Cherry (Fri. 12:00 pm) Global Chillage w. Andrew Ross Collins (Tues. 10:00 pm) Salt Springers! at Any Age Green Light w. Shoshanah,Erin, and Dave (Thurs. 4:00 pm) Dr. McGinn has been providing Grow Your Own w. Dennis Lucarelli and Belinda Schroeder (Wed. 3:00 pm) orthodontic treatments to Heart of the Islands Satsang w.Radha Fournier (Sun. 10:30 am) clients of all ages for over History of Salt Spring w. Henry Baade & Dave Phillips (Fri. 4:00 pm) 25 years. He uses a variety of custom removable Hold Fast Thy Word w. Nicole and Stephan (Sun. 10:00 am) appliances to move teeth and Home Game w. Rob Pringle (Tues. 8:00 pm) jaws into proper alignment, and much more! avoiding wherever possible the extraction of teeth. Don't miss your Conventional bands and opportunity for a brackets (braces) are used great welcome visit. when required. Sometimes a Call Haley today for series of thin clear plastic trays (appliances) are also used. your greeting, gifts & useful info. 250-537-1616 250-537-1558 #2201 Grace Point Square CFSI 107.9 FM Open Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30 Salt Spring Radio New Patients Always Welcome Listen online at www.cfsi-fm.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B9 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

LIVING LINKS Living history and living language People to give pass exams. Some of how past events have these statements — the happened, allowing for fi rst-hand ones we didn’t under- different viewpoints to accounts desired stand and could not be expressed. explain — became part This social approach for new school of our accumulation of to history is often unused knowledge, if described as “history program they were not already from below” because forgotten shortly after it focuses on everyday BY SARAH the exams. Other state- people and how they HOOK-NILSOON ments — the ones we have shaped history. A DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR misunderstood and more global perspec- We are looking for supposed to be true tive has replaced the “living links,” adults — became part of our interpretive historical and especially seniors PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY stock of working igno- views that told us what who have stories to rance. was right and wrong. SPRING CLEANING: Eric Peterson hoses down the prop of a Salt Spring Air fl oat plane. tell about growing up From what I have We are looking for in the Depression, war seen through the eyes residents of our com- veterans who fought of two recently gradu- munity who can give Laundrys break record percentage score for their country in the ated sons, high school fi rst-hand accounts of Second World War or history these days is historical events. Medal-winners and of the month, and goes out like a seniors who can talk to being taught differ- By offering students lamb with Aries at the end. Star- students about what it ently. in-depth glimpses and other stars make for BRIDGETRICKS ring the brightest among the fi ve was like to live behind The object of His- personal viewpoints full tables on March 1 were Prem the Iron Curtain. tory 12, for example, you will bring history glittering bridge nights with a 78 per cent to win (imagi- Margolese and Paul Retallack, A friend recently is “to provide a disci- alive for them in a way nary) gold. The previous record with Flo and George Laundry commented that when plined study of history that no amount of the BY JILL EVANS of 71 per cent had been held for next in magnitude. There was she was young, it was in this century with a factual details we were DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR many years by Isabelle Richard- equal luminosity between the believed that teenagers continued emphasis obliged to memorize The Olympics were in full son and her partner of the time, Ian Thomas-Zelly Taylor part- could not grasp com- on developing critical could ever do. swing on Feb. 22 and many the late Conhor Vane-Hunt. nership and the Isabelle Rich- plexities so history was thinking skills.” If you are interested records had been broken on Silver (sorry, it’s irresistible) ardson-Jean Elder pair, sharing taught as black and From text books, in participating in Con- the hills, tracks and rinks. Those went to Ian Thomas and Zelly third place. white rather than com- complete with factual necting Generations, were not the only ones, though, Taylor, also with a considerable The remainder twinkled mod- plex with subtleties of inaccuracies and over- please contact me, because of the three and a half percentage, and bronze was estly and hoped to become pul- viewpoint. When we simplifications, based Sarah Hook-Nilsson, tables of bridge players who earned by Irene Hawksworth sars in the future. were at school, many on the who, what, shooknilsson@sd64. could tear themselves away and Joanne Elizabeth. If you feel like a game of dupli- students did no more when and where, we bc.ca or phone the high from the ice dancing, Flo and March comes in like a lion cate, contact George Laundry than memorize iso- have progressed to school at 250-537-9944 George Laundry broke the all- because the constellation Leo at 250-653-9095 or pastorale@ lated “facts” in history encouraging students after the spring break time record percentage score rises in the east at the beginning shaw.ca for information. textbooks in order to to understand why and ends on March 22. Purchase a chocolate GOLD BAR and you’ll have a the chance to win AN OUNCE OF REAL GOLD! The chocolate bar you purchase may contain a “golden ticket” that will 5 bonus prizes of gift certifi cates. ggive youy a one in six chance of winningg the ounce of gold!g There are ssixix ““goldengolden tickets”tickets” andand a totaltotal ofof 2,0002,000 chocolatechocolate bars.bars. GreatGreat odds!odd

CONGRATULATIONS to Debbie Hollingsworth Debbie found a “gold ticket” in her gold bar 4 more to go!

'5,&)3,!.$3 ARLANARLAN H SALTSPRING ISLAND BC S $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Downtown Uptown 250-537-9933 250-537-4434 250-537-5534 250-538-0323 250-537-4144 Grand prize draw will be made Friday, March 26th at 4:00pm during the DRIFTWOOD’S GOLDEN 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THERE ARE 6 GOLDEN TICKETS AND A TOTAL OF 2000 CHOCOLATE BARS B10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Phone 250.537.1201 Fax 250.537.2046 Toll Free 1.800.537.1201 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE 170 Fulford-Ganges Road, GLOBAL REACH Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2T8

HENRI PROCTER KELLY REGEN SANDRA SMITH [email protected] [email protected] sandra@saltspringhomefi nder.com INTRODUCING THE LISTINGS OF MACDONALD REALTY SALT SPRING

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL HENRI HENRI KELLY HENRI HENRI HENRI

$335,000 $339,000 $1,590,000 $1,700,000 $2,450,000 $369,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL KELLY KELLY HENRI HENRI SANDRA HENRI

$680,000 $725,000 $779,000 $369,000 $424,000 $435,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL KELLY HENRI HENRI KELLY SANDRA HENRI

$479,000 $499,000 $119,500 $1,800,000 $1,195,000 $585,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL HENRI KELLY HENRI HENRI KELLY SANDRA

$960,000 $399,000 $2,800,000 $339,000 $550,000 $499,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL HENRI KELLY HENRI KELLY SANDRA SANDRA

$699,000 $3,000,000 $579,000 $799,000 $799,000 $829,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL KELLY KELLY HENRI HENRI SANDRA HENRI

$1,385,000 $1,450,500 $795,000 $165,000 $859,000 $1,295,000

CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL KELLY SANDRA HENRI HENRI KELLY HENRI

$2,990,000 $1,395,000 $299,000 $768,000 $599,000 $2,300,000 Call one of our agents to discuss the listing of your property.

earth ffriendlyriendly real estatestatee

FOR 65 YEARS, A TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B11 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY FIRST BABE: Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary members welcome baby Dalijah Goldblum-Klebe as Lady Minto Hospital’s New Year’s baby with a gift presen- tation at the Thrift Shop on Saturday. Dalijah was born on Jan. 16 to proud parents Kailey Goldblum and Tor Klebe. Cousin Cody Klebe also got in on the celebratory photo. Acknowledgement is now given to the fi rst baby born each year at Lady Minto, the fi rst baby born to Salt Spring parents regardless of where the birth occurs and to the fi rst baby born at home on the island.

ADVERTISING FEATURE You Made Your Contribution... Now It’s Time To Plan

into a single plan to fulfill your retirement dreams. Be clear on your goals. Do you want to retire at 50? Are you planning to travel regularly? Will you downsize your home? In a recent survey, 46% of retirees Ferry unloading: a matter of luck advised people to talk to their spouses about retirement dreams. Does BC Ferries have a plan for COLIN NICOL With your clear expectations, an how they load cars onto the Ful- General Manager, Wealth Management advisor can provide suitable advice ford and Vesuvius ferries? If I’m Island Savings Credit Union to ensure your retirement funds in line early and still get put on match your retirement needs. the outside lane, then what’s the o, you’ve made your point of getting there early? My annual RSP contribution. You should also consider question is: Does BC Ferries have If you’re like most how likely you are to receive a “fi rst there, fi rst off” policy? Canadians, you probably an inheritance. Although it’s — Erin Jory, Salt Spring Island Smade your contribution separately not a topic we like to talk BC Ferries confirms that at from your other investments. about, research suggests that the Fulford ferry terminal, they Now is the time to organize your approximately $1 trillion will do load vehicles on a fi rst-come, retirement plan, which includes transfer hands through inheritance fi rst-on basis. your recent RSP contribution. in the next few years. You But! Just because you drive certainly shouldn’t gamble on Some people make their on the ferry fi rst does not mean receiving an inheritance, but contributions without advice from you will drive off fi rst — highly know that your financial plan may annoying for those who make their advisors, or they work with DRIFTWOOD FILE PHOTO an effort to arrive early, think- change positively as a result. Vehicles load onto the Skeena Queen at Fulford Harbour. several people. The challenge ing it will get them ahead of the is that you may get conflicting Have questions of your own? game. formation instead of long lines, advice, have a number of different Come speak to any advisor on my BC Ferries does, however, have which would be the only way to a method behind what many accommodate a “first on, first retirement plans, or even have team at an Island Savings branch may assume to be willy-nilly, off” policy. duplicate investments. Focus on near you today, or email me at loading/unloading madness. Amy When unloading, crews make consolidating your investments [email protected]. BC Ferries’ goal is to stow the Geddes an effort to let the smaller, large/heavy vehicles in the cen- “underheight” vehicles off fi rst tre lanes because it makes for so they are not stuck behind the a neater, safer arrangement of larger, slower vehicles or tempt- vehicles on deck. Y O U ASKED ed to try to squeeze past them. AND “It is easier to keep semis, etc. READ THE BLOG AT WWW.GULFISLANDS.NET/WORDPRESS Unfortunately, there is no in a straight line,” spokesperson beating “ferry time” on this one. Deborah Marshall says, “rather vehicles too close to one another Getting to exit fi rst is largely a than have them go out to the and to minimize car doors being matter of luck. sides where they will not be opened into oncoming traffi c. The final word from Mar- straight and take up more lane “If we load long lanes,” Mar- shall: “Our crews discharge our space — ending up closer to the shall says, “people will not see ships as expeditiously as pos- vehicle next to them.” a car loading next to them and sible. If we tried to enforce a In addition, ferry crews orga- they feel safe to get out. If they ‘first-on, first-off’ procedure it nize vehicles into blocks (block do not check they can open their would take more time to load stowing) versus fi lling each lane, door into oncoming traffi c.” and unload.” one at a time. This is for safety; So even if all vehicles in line Have a comment about this to avoid creating “pinch points” were itsy-bitsy Smart Cars, they story? Post it to the blog or email where long lines end up placing would still be loaded in a block ageddes@gulfi slands.net. c? FORMER ISLANDERS GISS grad makes national top 10 Are YOU the next BIG THING in Country music? ey e Fraser Val in predicting the workplace of ‘40 IF SO, then Country 107.1 in Thei gFraserBrea kValley is looking for YOU! The Winner of Big Break and organizational structure,” Walker will present her final Jillian Walker in thick will receive: states a press release. “She also predictions to a panel of judges BUDGET of human resources explored futuristic and techno- at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on ON A $12,000 PRODUCTION BUDGET logical-driven concepts in the March 23. The grand prize is a McKillop project workplace of tomorrow.” paid internship with BPI Group Including full production by award winning producer Tom McKillop A former Salt Spring resident Entries were judged by a in Paris, France. E and a Gulf Islands Secondary panel of academic experts and Walker graduated from GISS HVILL grad has made the top 10 list corporate executives based on in 2002 and then received her A TRIP FOR 2 TO NASHVILLE in Focus2040, a national busi- criteria such as creativity, plau- undergraduate degree from ness competition. sibility, coherent vision and Mount Royal College in 2006. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO s A Calgary resident and Uni- innovation. She is now pursuing her Bach- ano Barberi versity of Lethbridge student, “I am thrilled to be participat- elor of Management in Human AND PHOTO SHOOT Jillian Walker competed against ing in this competition and rep- Resources at the University of With award winning producer Stephano Barberis undergraduate and graduate resenting western Canada as a Lethbridge’s Calgary campus. business students from across leader of the future,” she said. She is employed full-time in A TRIP FOR 2 TO THE Canada in predicting what the “It is critical for both Gen- the public sector and is actively workforce and work environ- eration X and Generation Y to involved with Calgary’s not-for- 2010 CCMA’S ment will look like in 2040. realize the impact they have on profi t community. Walker is also “Jillian’s submissions ‘tomorrow.’ As a society, we have on the local and national board AND MUCH MORE! addressed employee values, to strive to set future genera- of directors for Junior Chamber environmental sustainability tions up for success.” International (JCI). *** TO ENTER OR FOR MORE INFO, VISIT COUNTRY1071.COM B12 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

To Preserve and Protect THE TAX ADVANTAGED WILL And How to Avoid Making Costly Mistakes

For Investors over age 50 who are planning to retire or have already retired, have assets over $200,000 and who want to AVOID costly mistakes.

TOPICS: How the Longevity Revolution Will Change Your Retirement Understanding Estate Planning Setting Goals to Preserve and Protect Your Wealth Getting Started, Your First Steps Considering the Fundamentals - Death & Taxes, Joint Ownership, Trusts, Estate Bond and Planned Giving Developing Your Best Strategy Preserving Your Wealth ArtSpring Island Arts Centre 100 Jackson Ave. Saltspring Island Thursday, Mar. 18th, 2010 2:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 7:00 Presented by: Raymond Sapergia CFP, CSA

Every Senior has the Potential to Make at Least One Potentially Hazardous Financial Mistake... Which One(s) Might You Make? It’s Not Too Late! Please call to confirm your attendance. There is No Cost and No Obligation but seating will be limited.

Reserve today, call 1-877-216-4334 The Plan by

Investors Group Financial Services Inc. This seminar is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or personalized tax advice. Please speak to your own advisor concerning your personal situation. Trademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. *Insurance products and services distributed through IG Insurance Services Inc. Insurance License sponsored by The Great West Life Assurance Company. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B13 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM Reserve table now SAFE • FREE • CONFIDENTIAL Salt Spring Transition House & Help Line for volunteer fair 250-537-0735 or Lions Club event gives groups a toll-free 1-877-435-7544 chance to educate and recruit Women’s Outreach Services Salt Spring’s Lions Club is hosting a volunteer 250-537-0717 or fair later this spring, and has started to sign up toll-free 1-877-537-0717 groups to participate. Every non-profi t organization, service club, arts Stopping the Violence and cultural group, or individual that provides a Counselling for Women service to the community and utilizes volunteers 250-538-5568 is welcome to join the event. Children Who Witness The Power of One Community Volunteer Fair Abuse Counselling will be at Salt Spring Island Elementary School on 250-538-5569 May 29. “This event is free to the community and ‘Transitions’ Thrift Store designed to help raise awareness about the servic- #1-144 McPhillips Ave. es, groups/organizations that exist on Salt Spring OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Island, and encourage residents to fi nd out how they can access the services these organizations offer and to refl ect on how they can get involved Please visit our website and give back to the community,” explains a press www.iwav.org release from the Lions. “Attendance will provide your organization with Funded by the the opportunity to showcase and promote your BC Ministry of Community Services services to a large number of island residents and

PHOTO BY AMY GEDDES recruit volunteers. It also will enable you to net- HANDING OVER THE BUCKS: Saanich and the Islands MLA Murray Coell (left) hands over a represen- work with other non-profi ts as well as promote tative cheque for the $557,000 needed to upgrade Croftonbrook, which is jointly administered by the your cause in a public forum.” Who A registration form for the fair is available at Legion, Lions and Rotary. Receiving the funds are, from right, Stan Peters for the Legion, John Neville for http://members.shaw.ca/eesmith55/fair/ and reads us? Rotary and MacMacDonald for the Lions. “The 20 units were built in 1985 and are desperately in need of registrations must be received by April 15. 88% of Islanders read the repairs,” said Neville, who is also vice-chair of Croftonbrook. “Murray Coell’s timely assistance should allow Since space is limited, a prompt response will us to keep these units comfortable for another 25 years.” insure a table at the fair. You will receive an e-mail Driftwood each week. confi rmation once your registration is received, -COMBASE SURVEY which will include more updated information.

Serving you for over 50 years! >idney Salt FOCUS ON ˙harmacy ¤td. Spring Fast, friendly COMPLETE SERVICE SENIORS or phone for refi lls and talk to a “real” person! Protect yourself from charity fraud 5 minutes from the ferry 2425B Bevan Avenue, Sidney 250-656-0744 The phone rings; you answer. from the generosity of Canadians. One are working together to help The caller speaks quickly – it’s These people use many tactics Canadians learn more about charity urgent that you donate now to a – from door-to-door canvassing fraud. McNeill Audiology pressing charitable cause. They to phone solicitation to on-line will even make it easy, and take requests –pretending to represent Here are two tips to make COMPREHENSIVE HEARING TESTS your credit card number right now. a legitimate organization raising sure you’re giving to the right • Hearing Aids But you have to do it right away, funds to do good work. Instead, organization: the opportunity to give will only they are pocketing the money and • Accessories be available for a short time The profiting from Canadians desire • Never succumb to high-pressure Open Mon. to Fri. charity name sounds familiar, but to help out their community. Not donation pitches. Marina Court, not precise. The caller is practically only are these funds being taken • Always ask for the charity’s 5-9843 Second St. demanding your donation from well-meaning Canadians, but registration or business number Sidney, B.C. immediately. They really won’t the causes they wish to support and check with the Canadian Email: take no for an answer. are also being robbed of needed Revenue Agency or ¿ nd it on [email protected] It’s an unfortunate reality that, donations. CanadaHelps.org Research the Registered under the Hearing Aid Act B.C. we’re hearing more and more stories During Fraud Prevention Month, charity before you give Edward Storzer, M.Sc. Aud. (c) 656-2218 of people imitating charities to pro¿ t CanadaHelps.org and Capital

Dr. Andrea Organize Your Medications Ronald A. Ken Postings Blunt N. Varju* Denturist Denturist (Sidney Only)

Optometrist turn into this this Primary vision & eye health care • Laser surgery consultation & follow up Your local Pharmasave offers complimentary • Frames & lenses & contact lenses blister packing and home delivery. Speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today! Live well with 
-0$"5*0/4
50
4&37&
:06 158A Fulford-Ganges Rd. Ph: 250-537-4356 250-383-7227 250-655-7009 Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: 250-537-4871 If No Answer Call 656-0883 If No Answer Call 656-0883 V8K 2T8 [email protected] The Denture Clinic The Denture Clinic DOWNTOWN 537-5534, 104 Lower Ganges Rd. 3937 Quadra Street, Victoria #3 - 2227 James White Blvd., Sidney *Optometric Corporation UPTOWN LOCATION 538-0323, 372 Lower Ganges Rd. (2 blocks south of McKenzie Ave.) (behind Thrifty Foods) TO ADVERTISE IN THIS POPULAR MONTHLY FEATURE CONTACT SHARON OR KIM 250-537-9933 B14 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Sports& News Updates Follow the Driftwood on Twitter Recreation http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood

Current Schedule MEN’S SOCCER CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES FULFORD - SWARTZ BAY CURRENT SCHEDULE Salt Spring FC eyes division title September 27, 2009 - June 29, 2010 Fan support encouraged for LEAVE LEAVE weekend fi nale FULFORD HARBOUR SWARTZ BAY BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring FC took full advantage of a short-handed FC Sagres squad, turning the visitors’ weekend trip to the island something players would rather forget. “FC took control of the game early and never gave it back,” said player Ryan Smith. Smith, who normally plays for Ganges Gremio, was a late addition to the Salt Spring FC side. Gord Akerman opened the scoring with a well-worked counter-attack beginning with FC keeper Miguel Alvarado. FC con- tinued to pour it on with Jason Moulton and Jeremy Byron adding goals before the Join us for the half to put the game out of reach. Smith scored the fi rst of his three sec- PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON ond-half goals only 10 seconds after the Chris Jason is part of a soccer ball sandwich in FC action last weekend. midweek Vancouver opening whistle. “After that it got worse and worse for Canucks Games!!! Sagres,” he said. points behind fi rst-place Juan de Fuca. at 2:15 against the Peninsula Statchers at “FC’s defence remained dominant, Salt Spring FC’s next game is against Portlock Park. Tuesdays, Wednesdays allowing virtually nothing through.” sixth-place Vantreights on Saturday after- “A win can jump us up into third place,” Sagres scored a consolation goal on noon at 2:15 at Portlock Park. A win would Smith said. “To move into second, we and Thursdays a desperate shot from well out, but the clinch fi rst place for FC. would have to take full points from the damage was done,” Smith said. It’s hoped huge crowds will be on hand remaining two games, but it is question- New Lounge Menu Smith scored his third goal to complete to cheer the team on to a well-deserved able whether we’ll get to play them both his hat trick with only seconds left in the division title, Smith added. as one of our opponents has said they match. The 6-1 victory marked Salt Spring In other Vancouver Island Soccer may be folded at this point.” FC’s fourth consecutive win. The team League news, Ganges Gremio will be back Smith said he and his teammates await COME IN TO ENTER sits in second place in its division with 28 in action for its fi nal home game of the to see how the league will handle the points and an 8-3-4 record. FC is only two year. Game time is Saturday afternoon situation. NEW OUR DRAW FOR A H30 POST-SEASON PARTY WOMEN’S SOCCER FOR 6. WEAR YOUR LAGER CANUCKS JERSEY, AND THE FIRST PINT Div.-2 women triumph in second cup game Always One more match fast-paced right from the begin- Salt Spring started hard in keeper had no chance.” IS ON US. ning. Both teams wanted the the second half with a 1-0 lead. Shortly before time ran out $3.50/pint en route to hoped-for win, but Salt Spring took it home Although the Castaways were in the second half, Lindsey Hours: Mon. 7am - 3 pm • Tues.-Sun. 7am - 9pm and it was well-deserved. fi rst to the ball, United prevailed, Graham passed a perfect ball fi nal spot “Both teams had their making two touch passes. directly to Rhea Davidson’s chances in the fi rst, but it was “Throughout the second foot. Davidson placed the ball BY ELIZABETH NOLAN not until about three quarters half our defence was strong out of the keeper’s reach to DRIFTWOOD STAFF into the fi rst half when Rhea and did not let the other team give Salt Spring the 3-0 win. The second game of the Davidson made a sweet tic- capitalize on their chances,” Keeper Erin Hornell was Shergold Cup series was a tac-toe play,” Donaldson said. Donaldson said. congratulated for a well-de- blow-out for Salt Spring’s Divi- “It passed two of their defence “The intensity was high and served shut-out. sion-2 women, taking home a and crossed the ball in front of it paid off when Lorna Walde Salt Spring will need to defining 3-0 win against the the Castaways’ net to Cheryle passed a great through-ball bring home a win against Pen- 121 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-4700 Castaways Over-30s. Johnson, who made no mis- to midfielder Joelle Morri- insula D3A on March 14 at SS United player Sue-Anne take in hitting the back of the son. She struck a perfect ball Blue Heron to ensure a spot in SALT SPRING’S ONLY AUDUBON ECO-RATED ACCOMMODATION Donaldson said the game was net.” low and in the corner — their the fi nals. Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Over 100 to Choose from

• best in class full economy TRUCK • most dependable • best in class resale value •consumer digest best buy save up to $9,000
.....Receive $1,000 of in incentives & loyalty accessories if you purchase your new truck at Peter Baljet GM!

DAN CRAIG STEVE JOE JERRY ROB MORGAN DAVE ANGELA RED GREG KIM ROSS ERIKA EASTON HINDLE AYDON GRAHAM DEOL EASTMAN HARRISON PEARS KETCH BELLIS POWERS MacLEAN MCCAULEY WEBB 6300 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan Sales & Service 250-746-7131 Parts 250-746-4466 Body Shop 250-748-4370 www.peterbaljet.com DL# 8347 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | B15 SPORTS & RECREATION U9 team impresses at fi rst major tournament event

Prospect Lake tourney the wing and their solid defensive tude and they are great ambas- edly attacked the goal until Jade techniques. sadors for the game and Salt Beauvais stopped a Cordova goal a perfect place for SOCCERKICKS Cassy Marr played positionally Spring.” kick and sent a long power shot working on skills and perfect in goal, cutting her angles • Salt Spring’s U14 girls met Cor- into the net for the 2-1 lead at the played intuitively well as back line and forcing the shots to her. Her dova Bay at sunny Lochside Turf half. Cordova pressed on, but they having a blast partners, covering for each other hard work in the midfi eld at other for their last regular-season game. were outplayed by Jasmine Coo- and keeping the skilled opponents times was energizing. The fi rst half was a quick-paced per’s energetic attacks, the tough in check. Graham Faulkner was brave in game with both teams responding defence of Zoe Savage and Jenna The U9 Red boys and girls made Davis Cooper-Smith played goal and assisted the team with with tight defence and big kicks, Dawson, and McIntyre’s contin- their fi rst road trip of the year Sat- smart in his role as striker for his work in the midfi eld. including those by Linda Herbert. ued drives. urday to Beckwith Park in Victoria much of the tournament, taking Brennan Stonehouse shone as Zoe Savage got hit in the hand Beauvais and McIntyre were and participated in the Prospect on defenders and providing a high centre-midfi eld, working hard to near the goal, but was in posi- repeatedly shooting on goal when Lake Youth Soccer Tournament. target for clearances. His perfor- be on the ball at all times and tak- tion to block the indirect kick by the keeper kicked it out to Becki Salt Spring’s boys and girls were mance in goal in the last game ing control of the field with his Cordova. Becki Steel turned up Steel, who sent a forceful kick back up against boys that had been was stellar. knowledge and intuition of the the heat with a fast drive down the into the net to take the game 3-1, playing together in seven aside Griffi n Williams-Macallister was game. fi eld and a long kick that was head- securing the U14 girls a third place format all year and did very well, our all-around player, moving into “These boys and girls are proud ed towards the goal, and Brenna fi nish for the season. improving and having fun all day any position needed and doing of their accomplishments and are McIntyre was there to secure the long. it with conviction and always a going to be a force to be reckoned ball in the net for the 1-0 lead. Soccer Kicks pieces are submitted Eric Berendt performed solidly smile. with in future tournaments as they Cordova fought back and to the Driftwood by team coach- in goal, coming out to help anchor Brianna Wilson and Jocelyn Bes- learn more about game structure,” a play between keeper Cassidy es and parents. Send your game the midfi eld at other times. Tristan son caused the opponents lots of noted a parent reporter. Fraser and a Cordova striker tied reports (aim for 200 words maxi- Collombin and Molly Booth grief with their runs up and down “They have the skills and atti- the score at 1-1. The girls repeat- mum) to news@gulfi slands.net. expert ADVICE

Coaching Insurance Advisor Spa Explained Tending to Your Inner What happens if I travel Did you know? Garden or move out of Canada? Evolution of the Spa LEAH EDITH Many of us this time of year are Life insurance policies are completely The term Spa was derived from the JUDITH beginning our planting for the full and HANSEL portable. Once you are approved by a given STEVENSON name of a small village near Leige abundant growing season ahead. I too, have my tomatoes company, your coverage cannot be modi¿ ed Belgium called Spau. This was a mineral hot spring area and peppers started, with new lettuce and garlic already in any way due to changes in your own situation. While you must that people would visit and take advantage of the waters showing itself out in the garden! be a resident of Canada and be physically in the country to apply for to cure various ailments and disorders. “Taking the water” What does growing have to do with Coaching? Well, I life insurance, you are then free to live anywhere in the world and as it was called. tend to take my outward experience as a mirror of my inner still have the protection. Most companies will require premiums to It was fashion with the upper class of the Roman still be paid in Canadian dollars, so you will need to be able to get a condition. Growing allows us to learn in many areas of our Empire. Even ‘Peter the Great’ visited spas to cure lives, including patience, determination, quiet reÀ ection in bank draft once a year, wherever you are living. If you die while you are living away from Canada, it will be necessary for your family his ailments! Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Israelites all tune with nature and ensuring all the necessary conditions considered water as therapeutic. are in place for optimal growth. to provide of¿ cial proof of death to make a claim for the insurance (this is also true of course if you die here in Canada). Today’s spa treatments include Hydrotherapy as in The seeds and thoughts that you plant now in your mind The exception to all this could be foreign travel that is already Vichy Shower and Hydrotherapy Tub treatments in will become the direct result of what you experience in planned. If at the time you are applying for life insurance, you are conjunction with salt and sugar scrubs, body wraps and your future. Encourage yourself to take stock of what you intending to go to a country already involved in dangerous conÀ ict, are currently planting, and if there is any mental, physical, body massage. a decision to offer coverage will likely be postponed until you To learn more about the spa therapies that are available emotional or spiritual weeding that needs to occur. return. (Fortunately, there are only a few places in the world where And, in the meantime, Enjoy the Moments! on Salt Spring Island, feel free to call or visit Skin this would apply). The key word here is “intent”: if you have a Sensations and feel great this summer! Need help with your inner garden? Call Leah at policy from years before, and now your current career takes you to 250.538.8718 Afghanistan, for example, you would still be covered. CORE SUCCESS COACHING INC. Edith Stevenson Professional Coaching and Hypnotherapy for 250-653-2440 Teams, Couples, Individuals, Youth, and YOU! [email protected] www.BestAbundantLife.com www.sunlife.ca/edith.stevenson 2102 Grace Point Square [email protected] 250-538-8718 129 Brookwood Place www.skinsensations.com 130 MCPHILLIPS AVE. Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1W44W1 © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2008. 250-537-8807

Mechanic Counselling Dental Hygiene Honouring the Mystery What winter? These are the questions Even though we just experienced Just a short while ago I had the privilege of sitting in on some of the volunteer training sessions for I am often asked: a very mild winter your vehicle hospice. On a particular evening the director spoke ELSJE GYLE HANNAH still needs maintenance to keep it KEATING with us about honouring the mystery. To explain, I Your practice is independent DOMINIQUE in top running order. Winter tires have an antique clock hanging on my living room wall that stopped ticking the - How does this work? MOSELY wear prematurely if left on too long. With windows moment my grandmother passed away. It ticks now, some 21 years later, but Anyone can see the hygienist of their choice and up and wipers and heater running you may have despite repeated attempts to repair it, it still cannot hold the proper time. Somehow the lack of proper time soothes me and gives me a deeper understanding for how the dentist of their choice. been missing noises that will be apparent now. The little time actually serves us. Do I need to see my dentist each time I have a upcoming warmer weather will stress cooling and Another amazing story told to me by my supervisor of a young boy that lost cleaning? other vehicle systems in a different way than recent his father and was distraught with sadness. The day of the funeral was hard for No, not each time, but all dental hygiene patients cooler conditions, possibly bringing undetected him and later in the afternoon he found himself sitting on his Dad’s bed. Just must be examined by their dentist once a year before problems to light. before dinner he cried out to his Dad and asked for some sign that he was ok. He was called for dinner and came down. After dinner, he returned to his father’s any hygienist can clean their teeth. room. There, where he had been sitting, was a beautiful golden locket and on it Will it cost more? Get your vehicle in for a spring check-over soon, were inscribed his father’s initials. The young boy felt a tremendous sense of calm No, my fees are the same as other hygienists have your winter tires removed and store them in a and relief knowing that indeed, his father was ok. As I venture out into this deep following the fee guide. dry dark place. A full vehicle systems check at this and profound work accompanying people on their grief journeys I have no doubt Will it affect my insurance? time will let you prioritize maintenance repairs and that I will hear more amazing stories that honour the mystery. Our hearts are not to No, your claim will be submitted and processed in be troubled by this, simply allow yourself to see the fullness and beauty in it. do them before they turn into breakdown repairs. the same way. Safe driving Do you charge a user fee? No.

Ê The Healing Place -
/ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ-*,  Counselling Centre Dominique For those dealing with terminal illness, prolonged chronic illness, have Mosely 537.1616
1/"ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ- ,6 /Ài>` senior's concerns, and to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one. - i` PH: 250-931-8762 | E: [email protected] 250-537-2876 • #2-319 Upper Ganges Rd. Upper Ganges Centre, 202-338 Lower Ganges Rd. Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Suite 2201 Grace Point Sq. B16 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY 2x BIKE ON: Graf- fi ti at the Kanaka Road Skatepark makes a colourful backdrop for this biker on a recent sunny day.

Inspired like MEN’S SOCCER never before! Alumni advances Right now, earn Creating world class 2 Club Thrifty Foods patient and family Points for every dollar support programs to the semi-finals † you spend! and research facilities Team wins fourth in a row after a Colin Walde free kick defl ect- ed off a Nanaimo defender. The team at the BC Cancer BY SEAN MCINTYRE sealed the deal late in the second DRIFTWOOD STAFF Agency’s Vancouver with a breakaway goal by Richard Spend $10 Receive 20 Club Thrifty Foods Points Salt Spring’s Alumni FC soccer team Lee. earned an opportunity to go down in Spend $50 Receive 100 Club Thrifty Foods Points Island Centre Ken Marr was in net for the shut- history by defeating Nanaimo United out. Spend $80 Receive 160 Club Thrifty Foods Points in the Tony Grover Cup’s quarter- The team faces Division B’s Cordo- Spend $120 Receive 240 Club Thrifty Foods Points Learn more and give on-line at

For Example: For www.inspiretheworld. ca fi nal match on Sunday. va Bay squad this weekend, though a Alumni FC has made it to the semi place and time for the match had not finals in two of the past three sea- been set as of Monday afternoon. sons, only to have its hopes dashed In other masters’ division soccer on each occasion. news, the Salt Spring Old Boys put on Should the team win this week- a spirited display against division- end’s match, Alumni FC would qual- leading Bays United on Sunday. †Excluding lottery, gift cards, pharmacy, tobacco, bonus points and other goods and services specified by Thrifty Foods. ify for the cup fi nal and earn a berth The Old Boys fought back from a into the provincial championships two-goal deficit to bring the game held in early summer. within one with only minutes left in “We’re one win away from making the game. it to the provincials and two wins Mike McCormick scored each of away from the cup,” said coach Lyle the home team’s goals. McCormick’s Brown. “This would be the farthest performance helped him take a deci- any Salt Spring over-35 men’s team sive lead in the golden-boot race with has ever gone.” only two games left in the season. We get our Halibut on line! Alumni FC players fought hard “We fought hard, never gave up through a deadlocked fi rst half before and gave them a much harder game unleashing their offensive prowess than they expected,” said player Sustainable, Delectable, BC Halibut on Sunday morning. Richard Steel. “They tried to take it to us and we Bays sealed the win by scoring a battled pretty much for the entire fourth-and-fi nal goal in the game’s first half,” Brown said. “Then [in fi nal minutes. the second half], the tide started to The Old Boys were boosted by the Fresh shift on them and we slowly gained last-minute signing of young Grigor Halibut Fresh momentum.” Hope, who showed his pedigree in Steaks Halibut Pieces Alumni FC took a one-goal lead midfi eld, Steel added. Bone in. Fresh from Fresh from BC waters. BC waters. $7.67/lb $9.03/lb

99 1Per 100g

69 1 Per 100g

Fresh Halibut Fillets Skin-On 99 Fresh from BC waters. 2 Per 100g $13.56/lb

Weekly Specials in Effect from Wednesday, March 10th to Tuesday, March 16th, 2010