Residents Rally Against Islands Trust

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF After more than 15 years as the island’s Capital Regional District bylaw enforcement offi cer, Wolfgang Brunnwies- er is about to get some rules that bite back. Brunnwieser told commissioners at June 28’s monthly PARC meeting that a bylaw change is needed to control the pro- liferation of face painters, jewellery sellers and other artisans who set up shop PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY in Centennial Park without Participants at Sunday afternoon’s “coff ee party” throw boxes and sacks of Salt Spring Coff ee into Ganges Harbour to protest the Islands Trust’s lack of local a permit. and responsive governance. He said complaints from “legitimate vendors” at the Saturday Market, who must pay a weekly fee, prompted the request. Residents rally against Islands Trust If approved at the CRD board’s July 14 meeting, the septic truck, front-end loader, tractor and dump amended Parks Regulations Opponents blame Trust for dying communities truck heralded the opening of Sunday’s rally Bylaw will prohibit busk- with a raucous blockade in the heart of Ganges. ing, bartering, donating or BY SEAN MCINTYRE with resource workers, contractors, police and The festive antics continued throughout the trading the park without DRIFTWOOD STAFF fi remen and women and school teachers and afternoon as emcee Arvid Chalmers entertained the commission’s written Frustration and discontent rolled into Cen- store clerks and, above all, young families and alongside “the Queen,” as portrayed by Reid Col- approval. tennial Park on Sunday afternoon as hundreds children, but unless you’re rich or have owned lins, and O Canada was sung by a large gorilla. “It’s also because the Cen- of residents from throughout the Islands Trust’s property here for decades, the young and the The two-hour event, dubbed the “coffee tennial Park green space is jurisdiction called for a change to the way they middle class cannot afford to live here. party,” culminated with the launching of bur- supposed to be used for peo- are governed. “Our communities are dying on the vine.” lap sacs and boxes marked with the Salt Spring ple to enjoy, not for selling,” “We only ask for common sense to be used Lineger said she believes improved local gov- Coffee Co. logo into Ganges Harbour from the Brunnwieser said. during the development of our community,” ernance would facilitate the accommodation Centennial Park boardwalk. “We don’t want to turn said Kimberly Lineger, a former Salt Spring of growth without sacrifi cing the “small, quaint Salt Spring Coffee Co. president and owner the park into a commercial trustee and one of the main organizers of Sun- and rural” lifestyle that has attracted so many to Mickey McLeod, who recently announced that space.” day’s event. the islands. his company will relocate its administrative Commissioners noted that “We do not want the communities of retirees, “Islanders for Self-Government are not against offi ces and manufacturing facility to an as-of- exceptions could be made on of wealthy weekenders or summer people. We the environment,” she said. yet undetermined site in the Vancouver area, a discretionary basis to per- want a diverse and varied rural community A parade of heavy equipment that included a RALLY continued on A4 MARKET continued on A2

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Daytime festivities HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT took place at the 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm Hydro fi eld in Ganges the head of Ganges Harbour Sat. 9:00am-3:00pm 250-537-4202 — also the site of a classic car show — as Tide Tables well as at some local AT FULFORD HARBOUR businesses. A huge Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. crowd of people later TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT attended a spectacu- JULY m ft m ft 07 08:13 0.8 2.6 11 02:58 3.3 10.8 lar fi reworks and mu- WE 17:24 2.8 9.2 SU 11:06 0.1 0.3 19:18 2.8 9.2 19:31 3.3 10.8 sic display along the 08 00:26 3.1 10.2 23:44 2.9 9.5 Ganges waterfront. TH 08:54 0.5 1.6 17:57 3.0 9.8 12 03:58 3.2 10.5 20:44 3.0 9.8 MO 11:50 0.1 0.3 20:00 3.3 10.8 09 01:08 3.2 10.5 CLIMATE CHANGE FR 09:37 0.3 1.0 18:30 3.2 10.5 13 00:40 2.7 8.9 Who reads us? 21:53 3.0 9.8 TU 04:59 3.1 10.2 12:34 0.2 0.7 88% of Islanders read the 10 02:00 3.2 10.5 20:29 3.4 11.2 SA 10:21 0.2 0.7 Driftwood each week. 19:01 3.3 10.8 Climate on council agenda 22:51 3.0 9.8 -Combase survey Broad-based group ty. Members are Torgrimson and climate actions, helping give the fellow trustee George Ehring, LTC the green light to establish begins work soon CRD director Garth Hendren solid GHG reduction targets that and representatives of nine Salt the community must now roll How to achieve the green- Spring Island organizations: up its collective sleeves to suc- house gas emission reduction Clare Cullen, Chamber of Com- cessfully address.” targets set by Salt Spring’s Local merce; Jean Gelwicks, Island The targets aim at a reduction Trust Commission is among the Pathways; Andrew Haigh and of GHG emissions below 2007 tasks of a recently created Cli- Nomi Lyonns, Salt Spring Trans- levels by at least 15 per cent by mate Action Council. portation Commission; Peter 2015, 40 per cent by 2020 and 85 With representation from var- Lamb, Water Council; Anne per cent by 2050. WANTED ious island groups, the council Macey, Agricultural Alliance; Torgrimson explained that will also update the Salt Spring Peter Ommundsen, Salt Spring the Climate Action Council will Energy Strategy and take on Conservancy; Marion Pape, begin developing a community other community climate action I-SEA; Daniel Ruane, Transition climate action plan this sum- Homes with asphalt shingles initiatives. Salt Spring; Elizabeth White, mer. Over time, the council will “Inspiring the community Earth Festival Society, and three work with local, regional and or cedar shakes in need of to work effectively together to members at large to be selected. provincial government agencies, reduce GHG emissions and “Grappling with the cause and support initiatives and promote replacement develop effective means to adapt effects of climate change is both partnerships, provide a forum to the effects climate change a global and a local imperative,” to share information, funding is the group’s primary focus,” Torgrimson said in the release. and resources, and implement a Global Exteriors, BC’s most trusted metal roofing specialist, states a press release from the “The enthusiastic response of communications plan to engage is looking for homes in your area that need a new roof and council. over 120 participants in our the public. never want to roof again. 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Brunnwieser said fines for According to a PARC staff in all parks owned and operated A+ RATING violators could range between report, such problems are fre- by the CRD. $50 and $100. quent in Rotary Park, Centen- PARC commissioner Gregg “It’s a good thing that there be nial Park, Peace Park and Mouat Dow said he hopes the new reg- a bylaw so that, if there are some Park as well as some of the urban ulations will help clean up Salt problems, [Brunnwieser] has trails in and around Ganges. Spring’s parks and make them something to fall back on,” said If passed by CRD board mem- more family friendly. commissioner Jane Horsburgh. bers, the amendment will pro- PARC members also voted hibit persons from possession Call NOW for HUGE savings 604-534-0120 unanimously to give the CRD or consumption of liquor in a Post your comment to this story online at bylaw enforcement offi cer more regional park without required www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com authority to prevent liquor con- permits, including a valid park-

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF When Don Small turned 80 earlier this year, the last thing he expected was to be told he could no longer drive a car. He felt great, took pride in a clean driving record and didn’t venture off island that often. “It’s a hell of an inconvenience,” he said, taking a break from one of many outdoor improvement projects now underway at his Corbett Road home. Aside from the bother, Small said, the loss of his licence has taken a toll on his self-confi dence and become a major source of frustration. To make matters worse, whenever Small needs a ride, he must now rely on his wife Mary. “She’s a very active person and this has created a lot of problems that I didn’t have before,” he said. “It’s adding a stress to our otherwise happy marriage.” It isn’t the inconvenience or the loss of dignity, however, that’s encouraged Small to speak out. It’s that he never saw it coming. “It was like a bolt out of the blue,” he said. Several months ago, Small underwent cranial surgery for an illness known as hydrocephalus, more commonly called “water on the brain.” Despite his speedy recovery, a note from Small’s doctor required that he take a cognitive exam to prove he still had what it takes to get behind the wheel. That’s where Small’s problems began. The test was administered by DriveABLE, an international company contracted by the province to determine drivers’ cognitive abilities. Small scored between 30 and 70 per cent on the computer-based test, a result that fl agged him as needing a road test on the busy streets of suburban Victoria in an unfamil- iar vehicle. PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE Small, who confesses to still using a slide rule, said he Don Small is among a growing number of seniors on the island who are being forced to hand over their driving privileges. feels a computer-based test is a totally inappropriate Small calls the government’s actions ageist and unfair. method to test “mature” drivers. Taking rural residents out into the city streets, he added, only increases the odds of parison, drivers between the ages of 30 and 69 have a crash sions of driver competency up to drivers of any age. failure. rate of 24 and drivers between ages 16 and 19 pull in at 36. “We can’t rely on people with cognitive driving impair- Edmund Dieterich, 84, is an island driver who had his The highest crash rate, 37, goes to drivers in the 20-to-29 ment to judge their own driving ability,” Dunne said. licence suspended only a few weeks after buying a new age bracket. Statistics follow a similar pattern on Vancouver “The results are the results,” he added. “There’s science Smart car. A smaller car, he said, was a more appropriate Island and across the province. behind [the DriveABLE cognitive test]. It’s recognized.” vehicle for the few trips he makes around the island. The While the statistics don’t lie, David Dunne said the num- Dunne ruled out the possibility of drivers being restrict- car has been collecting dust in his garage since Dieterich bers don’t convey efforts he and others have made to ensure ed to rural roads on the grounds that the safety of rural failed the DriveABLE test. mature drivers are fi t to get behind the wheel. residents should not fall below that of other citizens and The test was ordered by the province’s superintendent As the B.C. Automobile Association’s director of road that rural driving presents as many challenges as driving on of motor vehicles after “a minor fender-bender” Dieterich safety strategies, Dunne said he’s grown accustomed to busier urban roads. caused while on his way to the bank in Ganges. hearing drivers complain about the system’s fairness. He anticipates more attention will befall the plight of The incident, which caused minimal damage to both However, he said the computer-based test is built on a older drivers over the next decades as a larger proportion of vehicles involved, was the fi rst collision Dieterich said he touchscreen platform that requires no computer literacy or drivers enter their golden years. has ever had. mouse skills. The societal shift, Dunne said, will inevitably force orga- Both Dieterich and Small feel they’ve been victimized by Cognitive tests, he added, are among a variety of com- nizations like BCAA and ICBC to increase efforts to help a system and a society that targets older drivers regardless petency exams drivers aged 80 and over must go through drivers anticipate and prepare for the shift to a car-free of their abilities. based on their individual medical and/or driving history. lifestyle. Figures provided by ICBC lend credence to their claims. The system is far from perfect but, Dunne added, is also “We see people who have made no plans for what they’ll According to ICBC, the number of crashes per 1,000 far from random. do afterwards,” he said. active licenced drivers in the Capital Regional District is Though he couldn’t comment on Small and Dieterich’s “It’s a profound life change, but it is one that we, collec- lowest (14) among drivers aged 70 years and over. As a com- cases in particular, Dunne said it’s unwise to leave deci- tively, cannot compromise on.” News briefs

vehicle defects were also on Monday July 5 that two ings and to lock up bicy- yacht while docking at ously. Trafﬁ c tickets issued. bicycles were stolen from a cles, vessels and other Ganges Marina Monday “We have a procedure On Saturday, July 3, Cudmore Road residence. items after use. night. in place and will do the issued RCMP received a report of They recovered one Owners should take note Lt.-Cmdr. Blair Saltel, required investigation,” South Island Traffic Ser- a male drinking in his car mountain bike in Ganges of serial numbers, makes commanding officer of the Saltel said. vices was on Salt Spring en route to the Vesuvius but have not located the and descriptions for iden- Naval Tender Section at At this point, damages to Friday and Saturday to ferry terminal. second bike. tification and recovery Esquimalt, said the inci- the civilian yacht appear help local RCMP provide Police stopped the vehi- Police have also received purposes in the event dent occurred after the minimal, he said. traffic enforcement. cle and the 32-year-old several reports recently belongings go missing. ship returned from navi- The Naval Tender Sec- Officers arrested one male driver admitted to of missing dinghies that gation training exercises. tion includes eight train- person for impaired driv- consuming alcohol. The were later found a short Navy vessel A junior officer was at the ing vessels in the Orca ing and issued two 24-hour driver was issued a 24-hour distance away. helm. class. prohibitions. driving prohibition and his Police remind residents hits yacht Saltel said the incident Saltel said Ganges is Several traffic violation vehicle was towed. to take precautions in A Canadian navy train- is an unusual one and one often visited during train- tickets and warnings for Police received a report securing personal belong- ing vessel grazed a private the Navy will take seri- ing exercises.

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In spite of a forecast for - Geoff That’s the word from meteo- June 2010 were only marginally sunnier days, she said, things Call for more information. rologist David Jones. below the seasonal norm. are not likely to get much better. “I’m announcing the arrival of The lack of hot sunny weather, “If you haven’t got any fruit MAFALDA summer and it begins on Tues- he said, is a result of cold air in by now, you’re not going to have Hoogerdyk, EPC day or Wednesday,” said Jones, the Gulf of Alaska making its way any,” she said. a meteorologist with Environ- south towards the Vancouver Consistently moist spring [email protected] Geoff Hopps 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square ment Canada’s Pacific Storm Island region rather than east- weather has resulted in a preva- Owner Prediction Centre in Vancouver, ward through northern B.C. lence of fungi, insects and slugs on Monday. What made things worse, he in gardens across the island. After a less-than inspiring added, is the higher-than-usual “It’s been the perfect condi- June, Jones said, he’s confi dent level of cloud cover that’s ham- tions to create the most ‘fun- ICBC CLAIMS - a high-pressure ridge moving pered vegetable patches and gusy’ season,” she added. PERSONAL INJURY towards the B.C. coast will stick beach time for everyone in the A sudden shift to hot summer ,"/" around. province’s south. weather, she added, could do more • 25 years successfully representing injured persons ,"/"1/"Ê “The ridge should be around “It’s been a roller coaster,” said harm than good as plants contend • NO FEE until you collect - ,6 for a few weeks and can persist Harry Burton, who owns and with the onslaught of heat. • Free conÀ dential consultation 1/"Ê for months,” he said. operates AppleLuscious Organic Gilkeson, the author of books 250-246-3115Ó{ÈÎ££x Such ridges are linked to those Orchard. “Farmers are scratching about gardening on the West PAUL B. 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Local resident Edwin Banfi eld, who was fi rst to Ganges resident report seeing the beaver in the area, would like to expand the footage with a web-cam. He suggests Recent beaver activity in Ganges has piqued the public interest could reach similar levels as “eagle- interest of local wildlife enthusiasts. cams” around the province. Since falling a tree across McPhillips Avenue a Thousands of people have viewed live postings few weeks ago, the beaver has been spotted swim- of activity in eagle nests situated in Sidney and ming through the culvert and building a dam in on Hornby Island. Other bird sites focus on hum- the section of creek between ArtSpring’s parking mingbirds, ospreys and herons, but if initiated, lot and the meadow facing Jackson Avenue. Salt Spring’s could be the fi rst beaver site. Horticulturist and PARC employee Banana Joe Banfi eld acknowledged the local venture would Clemente has captured the beaver on video, with be diffi cult since beavers are largely nocturnal, but two postings available for viewing on YouTube. he welcomes community input. Speakers at anti-Trust rally urge change RALLY country. Sign the petition.” “If we remain silent continued from A1 Senator Larry Campbell, a resident of Galiano Island and a for- spoke to a need for change. mer mayor of Vancouver, spoke then we’ve accepted the McLeod’s announcement fol- of the need to reinvigorate the lowed the Salt Spring Local Trust democratic process throughout Committee’s August 2009 rejec- the Gulf Islands. status quo.” tion of his company’s application Harnessing the energy to rezone a Fulford-Ganges Road expressed by so many at Sunday’s SENATOR LARRY CAMPBELL property. event, he said, is crucial to the Galiano Island resident A failure to change, said Horn- movement’s success. by Island’s Larry Pierce, is why so “If we remain silent then we’ve Council and individual local Trust many Gulf Islands are becom- accepted the status quo,” Camp- committees are publicly elected ing the exclusive domain of the bell told the crowd. “If we don’t bodies, voted into offi ce by island wealthy at the expense of young get involved then we get exactly residents. families and middle class. what we deserve and, as I said in MacDuffee doesn’t oppose a “This has become a Gucci Vancouver, if you don’t vote, don’t review of the Islands Trust Act zone,” Pierce said. bitch to me.” and said a legitimate review could Pierce has spent the last month Campbell said it’s time all strengthen the Act by giving the circulating a petition that calls on islands in the Trust area become Trust more tools and resources to the province to initiate of review incorporated to ensure local resi- achieve its mandate. of the 36-year-old Islands Trust dents have the ultimate say over “The petitioners seem to have Act. As of Monday, he said he’d what takes place in their com- forgotten that the Islands Trust collected more than 1,000 signa- munities. region is not a place for business- tures, 200 of which came during “I believe that every single as-usual growth and develop- Sunday’s event. island should be in charge of their ment. The unique Islands Trust He seeks signatures from 10 local affairs, their local planning Act was put in place specifi cally per cent of the roughly 25,000 and their local development,” to protect the ecological and people who live within the Trust’s he said. “The Islands Trust could rural value of this region and to boundaries by the end of the be the overseer . . . I don’t want constrain rampant development. summer. somebody from Salt Spring tell- That is ultimately what this peti- “The Islands Trust is out of ing people on Galiano what they tion appears to be objecting to,” date. The model is broken,” he should be doing.” MacDuffee said. EFFECTIVE said. “People need fair, honest The Gulf Islands Alliance, a pro- To watch a video of Sunday’s JUNE 30 - SEPT. 6, 2010 representation. They need equal Trust organization with member- event, visit www.gulfi slandsdrift- www.bctransit.com representation, we need local ship spread throughout the Trust wood.com. BUS INFORMATION government and we don’t need area, wasted no time formulating any more control and selective a response to Sunday’s event. 250-538-4282 bylaw enforcement. In a June 29 press release, GIA See related video footage at “We live in Canada. It’s a free chair Misty MacDuffee said Trust www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | A5

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The owner of a neigh- by Salt Spring Island’s Park and bility of Furness Road and polic- bouring property, which allows Recreation Commission (PARC). ing and noise concerns. a CRD easement, has said he will PARC announced this week In response, PARC has asked not permit other traffic to use that while the proposal is being a local engineer who prepared the easement. studied by itself, the CRD, the a preliminary drainage study to PARC hopes to reduce noise Keep Islands Trust and its Agricultur- provide a more detailed report concerns with a 20-metre perim- al Advisory Committee, two of for early July. The CRD’s Envi- eter tree buffer. The new park, the conditions that had to be ronmental Services project if established, will be policed Smiling... removed before the purchase manager has reported that four by the CRD bylaw enforcement could proceed have been satis- of the fi ve sludge pits have been offi cer and the RCMP. fi ed. Soil analysis samples taken closed and fi lled. The fi fth pit is Camping will not be permit- in mid-May produced a satisfac- slated for closure soon. ted at any time and the feasibil- Thoughts & News tory result and satisfactory con- In regard to population and ity of the park being gated will from Dr. Richard Hayden ditions were also reported with usage, PARC said school district also be examined. "I don't like to eat septic fi eld percolation tests. offi cials expect the school popu- PARC’s application for non- PARC said it has also been lation to bottom out in 2012 and farm use of the property was with friends because I eat so slowly." studying community concerns increase afterward. Statistics BC reviewed by the Salt Spring "People think I am mean and grumpy because I don't smile expressed at a PARC Commis- indicates the number of children Local Trust Committee in June sion meeting held on April 26. in the Gulf Islands will increase and referred to its Agricultural much." According to a news release, by 46 per cent by the year 2036. Advisory Committee. That com- "My grandkids think it is a joke when my teeth click and I can PARC manager Kees Ruurs As well, more than 20 per cent mittee is expected to report back take them out." responded to a detailed list of of soccer and ball players are to the LTC by its Aug. 5 meeting. HEALTH CARE "I hate boiling my food to death so I can eat it." Lady Minto invited to make a public Dental implants can give back rock solid teeth. They can replace single teeth or if necessary a full compliment appearance for July 15 surgery protest either being used to support a specially made, custom denture Part of street theatre being treated in a very cavalier to bring the matter to a quick or fi xed bridges. way.” close. action on July 15 Lee is a veteran protester who For the upcoming VIHA pro- The placement of implants is virtually pain-free and is done with has employed street theatre to test, Lee will bring Lady Minto local anesthetic and, in most cases, in a dentist's offi ce. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN good result in the past. herself back from the past. DRIFTWOOD STAFF He organized the Fulford She’ll travel by horse and There is no age limit. Opponents of Lady Minto Tea Party in 1988 to protest carriage and thank the local Talk to your dentist about the benefi ts of dental implants. Hospital’s surgery closure are increased fares on BC Ferries. citizens for their donation of hoping a day of melodrama will With support from Robert $800,000 to improve the operat- Eat what you want. Feel comfortable and confi dent. Smile like get the results that public meet- Bateman and the Raging Gran- ing room. you mean it! ings have failed to do so far. nies, and coverage from media “I don’t think the issue is dead Salt Spring resident Ken Lee is as far afi eld as the Miami Her- yet,” Lee said about the operat- Our Services: organizing a protest and politi- ald, B.C.’s premier announced ing room. cal street theatre event, set for two days after the protest that “When you look at it in the • Laser treatment for gum disease Thursday, July 15 at 11 a.m at fares would be frozen for two light of day it’s the same as the • Alignment of crooked teeth Centennial Park. years. HST . . . A lot of the province • Emergencies and pain relief The group is acting in sup- Lee was also deeply involved is getting tired of government port of the Save Our Surgery in the protests against the log- fl ip-fl ops.” • Invisalign...invisible braces Committee, which still hopes to ging of Texada Land Corpora- Jo Twaites, who is acting as • Surgical implants for rock solid teeth convince the Vancouver Island tion property on Salt Spring. hospital site manager while Bill • Dentures • Cosmetic dentistry Health Authority to reverse its He describes enacting “a few Relph is on holiday, said there decision to close the operating Michael Moores,” including is no date set for dismantling • Botox cosmetic room. highjacking a Toronto meeting or repurposing the operating VIHA’s position has not of Texada fi nancier Manulife for room, which is still being used We have a smile for you! changed despite considerable an hour. for endoscopies. 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 negative feedback at a public Arvid Chalmers and Shilo “An expert on spatialization is meeting held in June. Zylbergold joined him in being consulted because there 250 537 1400 “Basically there’s still a lot of Victoria’s Bastion Square for are issues on space in almost Visit our website: www.saltspringdentist.com frustration,” Lee said. another theatre event, all of every department, so we’re “At the high school a few which he believes helped form waiting for his advice,” Twaites Dr Richard Hayden weeks ago, people felt they were Texada and Manulife’s desire said. Island Dental Centre A6 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

APPLIANCE REPAIR NEWSBEAT INSTALLATIONS & SERVICING Salt Spring Sears Warranty serviceman. Trustees discuss achievements, plans Authorized for repair of all other makes of appliances. BY CHRISTINE TORGRIMSON Trust Council and its commit- 24 hr. AND GEORGE EHRING tees, helping shape Trust poli- The service Reflecting on our work as cies and initiatives, communi- available trustees to date, we’re well TRUSTEEREPORT cations and budgeting. Right aware of current political con- Trustee Torgrimson is board troversies. sultations, and considerable WATER: We strongly support chair of the Islands Trust Fund, Hand Peter So let’s take a look at what input from trustees and staff and participate in the unique, the Trust-area land conservan- we’ve accomplished in the over several decades. We con- highly-acclaimed Water Council, cy, and trustee Ehring chairs Man Andress fi rst half of our term and what sider our decisions thought- with representatives from water the Local Planning Commit- our priorities will be for the fully, and are acutely aware of districts, government and com- tee, which shapes planning 250-537-0881 remainder of the term. the impacts on people’s lives. munity groups overseeing the projects and services. True e: [email protected] Fully Insured Since the first Local Trust Our progress and plans on island’s water supply. The LTC to our mandate, we continue Committee meeting of this special initiatives: also funded a study of potable meeting and building relation- term in January 2009, the LTC water supply and demand on ships with local, regional and has made well over 200 deci- Local land use plan- the island, to inform wise land provincial agencies. sions. use decisions and ensure that Trustee bylaw enforcement Contrary to recent claims, people have safe and suffi cient is often delicate and controver- the LTC has approved over 90 ning decisions are drinking water. sial, and is overseen by bylaw per cent of the land use appli- AGRICULTURE: The LTC enforcement staff. Aside from cations that have come before helped fund studies on com- infrequent decisions to initiate us. These decisions support- often diffi cult and posting and produce, and sup- legal action, trustees keep their ed businesses, homes and ported a farm worker hous- distance from enforcement, lest employment for many people contentious because ing analysis. Staff is consulting it assume political overtones. in our community. with the agricultural commu- Our loudest critics are often The LTC has considered 44 nity about housing solutions, those affected by enforcement separate land use applications they directly aff ect which could support jobs and action, which is always initi- in the past 18 months, giving economic drivers in the com- ated by staff only after receiving preliminary or final approval munity, and increase food pro- community complaints and to 40. The coffee company re- homes, neighbour- duction. when verifi ed as violating our zoning, a subdivision of agri- CLIMATE: With input from community’s LUB. cultural land and two develop- hoods and businesses. over 100 community mem- Local land use planning ment variance permits were bers, the LTC amended the decisions are often difficult our only “no” votes. OCP to include greenhouse gas and contentious because they The 40 “yes” votes included GOVERNANCE: We emissions reduction targets, directly affect homes, neigh- re-zoning applications, devel- designed a thorough process supported the updating of the bourhoods and businesses. opment permits, temporary to work with the community Salt Spring Energy Strategy, We take those decisions very use permits, development to improve local governance, and helped fund and launch seriously and give them much variance permits, Agricultural but the province lacked funds a community Climate Action thought. Land Reserve referrals, soil to implement it. Their decision Council and planning process. Sometimes we must say no, removal permits, and a few was a disappointment, as the ENVIRONMENT: The Trust and even when we say yes, not miscellaneous matters. We process had the potential to be object’s emphasis on preserv- everyone is pleased, and some also reviewed and supported a thoughtful, constructive way ing and protecting the environ- register their anger loudly and aspects of various subdivision to bridge some of the commu- ment always influences our widely. This sometimes ignites applications that would allow nity divisions we see especially decisions and actions. Notably, community fi restorms, which ARNICA LANGEVIN for more than 40 new homes. heightened lately. we participated in the devel- are often fueled by misinfor- Among others, our decisions INDUSTRIAL LAND USE: opment of sensitive ecosystem mation or lack of information. is this week’s winner of a supported a fi re training facil- For about six months, we maps and we continue advanc- We certainly respect and lis- $50 gift certifi cate from: ity, marina expansion, new listened to the lively delib- ing development of a Ganges ten to differences of opinion, facility for fi ve doctors’ offi c- erations of a diverse advisory Harbour Management Plan. but are troubled by personal es and a nurse’s apartment, group, whose recommenda- OCP/LUB: Staff has begun attacks on community mem- HASTINGS HOUSE more flexible design for our tions will fi gure in the ongoing the review of development bers, particularly when pub- new library, and re-design and LUB review. Notably, the com- permit areas and LUB, with lished. expansion of a gas station and mittee saw only a very modest extensive advisory group and We hope people will step a grocery complex. need for increased industrial community consultations back from the heat of diffi cult We also initially approved zoning, along with other rec- planned for the coming year, moments or disagreements SaltSpringIsland affordable housing projects ommendations. See the report with a particular emphasis on about particular decisions, that will likely create 11 more in the documents section of affordable housing. and try to be respectful and housing opportunities, and www.saltspringtrustees.ca. COMMUNICATION: We constructive. Residents Card granted a development per- AFFORDABLE HOUS- increased our community Salt Spring is a phenomenal- 3(/00).',/#!,,9342%.'4(%.3 /52#/--5.)49/52 mit for a 33-unit, multi-family ING: We raised funds to sup- outreach, launching a web- ly talented community, with housing complex. port a housing needs assess- site www.saltspringtrustees. a wealth of willing volunteers, Our decisions have support- ment and a process to com- ca) and publishing newsletters an abundance of skills and Salt Spring Island ed many human needs while plete a community affordable distributed to every household experience, and an inspiring CHAMBER OF COMMERCE respecting our community housing strategy. The needs on affordable housing, agricul- resolve to make our commu- plan and island environment assessment is helping hous- ture and food security, climate nity and world a better place. within the framework of our ing providers secure govern- change and water conserva- Let’s capitalize on those Register your Residents Card legislated authority. ment funds and leading the tion. strengths rather than succumb to be eligible for weekly draws. It’s important to note that we community towards the most Our meetings are completely to efforts that undermine make our decisions complete- needed and effective strategies open to the public and adver- our effectiveness and abil- VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: ly in the context of an offi cial and solutions. We continue tised in the newspaper. The ity to work together. We truly residentscard.com community plan and land use working with applicants and town hall is during the noon want our island environment bylaw refl ecting the hard work developers on several current hour to facilitate public par- and our small community to or pick up a list at The Driftwood of hundreds of volunteers, and potential affordable hous- ticipation. remain a healthy and happy countless community con- ing projects. The trustees also serve on place to live.

WILDLIFE SUMMER SPECIAL Nature’s marvels revealed in songbird journey 99 DAYS • 99 BUCKS Pine siskin banded in of about 4,667 kilometres or “Nature abhors a vacuum, 2,900 miles from the observa- it was once said, and the way New York state tory site in central New York, nature fills a vacuum with birds the journey is the most dis- is to send them out in random BY ELIZABETH NOLAN tant return the Gregoires have pursuit of new places,” Weeden DRIFTWOOD STAFF recorded. said.

th The long journey of a small Their previous long distance The fact that the tiny bird Hurry songbird has captured the encounter occurred almost could make such a long jour- interest of specialists both on 30 years ago when an osprey ney is an example of nature’s Salt Spring and in New York banded in Maryland was found wonder, however. Offer ends july 11 state. the next year on the south coast “It’s a marvel that a little Phyllis Hatch found the pine of Jamaica. engine that small, running on siskin, a member of the finch According to the Gregoires, alder seeds, could make it that family, dead on the roadside East Coast pine siskins normal- far,” Weeden said. near Lee’s Hill in April. ly travel north and south in an He noted the pine siskin is She noticed the bird was area east of the Appalachians. only the second bird banded banded and contacted John Local bird expert Bob Weeden on the Eastern Seaboard to be and Sue Gregoire, field orni- explained the bird could have recorded in B.C. NORTH END FITNESS thologists at Kestrel Haven come here as a “pioneer” look- A Rufous hummingbird was Avian Migration Observatory ing for new habitat, something found in Albuquerque, New 250-537-5217 who had put the band on in that happens frequently. Mexico last year just 41 days www.northendﬁ tness.ca April 2009. Pine siskins are common in days after it was banded on Salt At a straight line distance the area. Spring, said Weeden. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | A7 NEWSBEAT

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A vehicle fi re in Ful- ford village Monday The Islanders Airline night came to a quick Q CARBON NEUTRAL Q resolution with prompt action by Salt Spring’s NEW SCHEDULE Islanders can now enjoy fi re department. the convenience of direct VALID FROM fl ights from Salt Spring to Chief Tom Brem- MAY. 20 TO SEPT. 14, 2010 Downtown Vancouver and ner said a call came Direct Ganges to Downtown: to the Vancouver Airport. in around 6:45 p.m. 7:30am Mon, 7:40am Mon-Sat, One take off . One landing. regarding a car fire in 10:30am Daily, And you are there. the vicinity of the Rock 4:10pm Sun, Thurs & Fri Call us to book your Salt cafe...... direct fl ight. Direct Ganges to Van Airport: Two fire department Complimentary vehicles with 10 fire- 7:40am Mon-Sat, 10:30am & 4:10pm Daily, 1:20pm Sun-Fri ground transportation to fighters arrived to find ...... the main terminal the car parked in front of Direct Van Airport to Ganges: Patterson’s store. There 8:45am Mon-Sat, 11:35pm & was a fully involved fi re 5:15pm Daily, 2:25pm Sun-Fri ...... in the car’s engine area, Direct Downtown to Ganges: which had been ser- PHOTO BY RICK NEUFELD Salt Spring fi refi ghters extinguish a car fi re in the Patterson’s store parking lot in Fulford on Monday. 8:20am Mon, 8:30am Mon-Sat, viced earlier that day. 11:20pm Daily, Bremner said crews 5:00pm Sun, Thurs & Fri saltspringair.com extinguished the fire 250.537.9880 in about 15 minutes were injured and no the nearby gas pump our fi refi ghters with live know how to deal with and were finished on property damaged. would likely have been simulated situations the situation when they You Who...? site in about an hour. Bremner praised the engaged. Bremner and a location to do arrive.” Your name will be entered in a monthly The Range Rover was a crew’s action in assess- pointed to the incident that training is critical,” The fi re department draw for a return trip to Vancouver. complete write-off due ing and acting on the as a good example of he said. “Live training also attended three Come to the SS Air offi ce to enter, to heavy smoke and situation, which could why a proper training opportunities are a medical first response we are at: Grace Point Square heat damage, but the have been much worse. facility is essential for challenge anywhere on calls during the same owner’s luggage and If the SUV had been emergency response the island — they have evening shift, for a total belongings were recov- fully involved, both teams. to be as close to real as of four calls between 7 ered safely. No people Patterson’s store and “The ability to train possible so fi refi ghters p.m. and 7 a.m. One Day Only!! Sat July 17th • 10am-5pm

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EDITORIAL Election fever udging by the campaign- style rhetoric on display in Centennial Park on Sun- day, few would guess the Jnext round of local elections is still 16 months away. The calls for change, fervent signing of peti- tions and echoing cry that “enough is enough” offered the full election-fever package. Problem is, 16 months is eons in politics at any level. According to Kimberly Lineger, a speaker at Sunday’s Islanders for Self-Government rally, young families continue to leave the island every month due to the Trust’s well-intentioned but poorly thought out land-use policies. Sixteen months is a lot of families packing their bags and giving up on island life. Sixteen months is a long time to have little action or debate on issues such as the legalized rental of suites and cot- tages or the creation of THE ISSUE: more industrial land. Local It’s a lot of time for Meeting our highest ideals governance to-ing and fro-ing in the BY EMILY MCIVOR land has been bought, the application made absence of answers. It seems to me that considerable trouble in and considerable energy has been invested WE SAY: As much as Sunday’s local land-use planning is caused by an essential VIEWPOINT into this location. rally confi rmed that a conflict between big-picture ideals and indi- Similar troubles have been encountered by Great show. strong segment of Trust- vidual human interest. We all know how “things should be” and other landowners and property developers and the troubles Now what? area residents feels let most of us agree about what that looks like. are not small, nor inconsequential. They are huge and time down by the Islands On Salt Spring Island, we’d like to see abundant farmland, consuming and very costly. Trust’s actions and protected forest and shorelines, economically diverse housing It’s no wonder that some people give up and go elsewhere at aspirations, it doesn’t options, a thriving local community workforce and lots of arts considerable cost to themselves as well as the local communi- offer any reason to believe the great shift is and culture. ty. On the other hand, we all want to live in a place where harm imminent. All of these great ideals are set out in our offi cial community to local ecosystems is reduced as much as possible and where When Salt Spring’s pro-incorporation CRD plan. This is a beautiful document that was created growth is planned and controlled in a meaning- director Garth Hendren asked the province to by the island for the island. It sets out future objec- ful way. That’s why we live on Salt Spring Island. reconsider governance on the island in January tives for land-use planning on Salt Spring. The OCP is It’s abundantly clear that we need more local 2010, the answer was clearly in the negative. The OCP is meant to be used as a guiding princi- light industry; it’s busting out at the seams all Two prerequisites given before any change ple for any changes to current zoning and eventually over the place. is considered were that he work alongside LTC to the land-use bylaws that govern the land. meant to be Salt Spring Islanders want to build things and representatives to (1) convert four existing water The trouble is that the only way for changes to be fi x things and roast things. It should also be very improvement districts (Harbour View, Mount made is for individual property owners to seek zon- used as a guiding clear that we want to do this in a careful, respon- Belcher, North Salt Spring and Scott Point) to a ing changes on their own individual pieces of land sible way that doesn’t harm other people or the CRD service area and (2) create a local commu- and then to pursue these changes faithfully. In some natural environment. nity commission that could operate and admin- cases this system works very well. principle . . . In a recent project on Shakespeare’s The Tem- ister local services through delegated authority In others, such as the Salt Spring Coffee Company pest, my young son answered a question about from the regional district. case, it fails. The reason it fails is that the individual the failure of attempted utopias by stating that So far, there’s nothing to report on either front owner has to make an application that meets the objectives set utopias fail because people don’t like to be told what to do. I and the relationship between the CRD direc- out in the OCP, which includes doing no harm. In order for the believe that on Salt Spring Island, we have continuing oppor- tor and local Trust committee members is akin Trust to approve a zoning change, trustees must be confi dent tunity to work it out, do our own things and claim for ourselves to those of parents fi ghting for custody of the that the location is appropriate for the proposed activity. the maturity and necessity of regulation. children. One of the objectives set out in the OCP is to “provide an ade- The Trust is our Trust. We voted them in, we wrote the OCP. So long as pro- and anti-Trust contingents, quate amount of land zoned for industrial use that is afford- Let’s stand by them while they do their jobs as hard as they are elected or not, keep shaking their fi sts amongst able, appropriately serviced and well located to accommodate and keep fi nding ways to meet our highest ideals. themselves, the status quo will reign well local industry”(page 30). beyond the next local election. The message to the Salt Spring Coffee Company should be The writer is a long-time Gulf Islands resident, mother and In the end, it’s the children who suffer. “great idea, wrong location.” Unfortunately it’s not so easy; the land-use planning enthusiast.

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only play occasionally. Mr. Coell states “he knew school closures, reduction est during the 2009 cam- their schemes? Surgery JOSE K. BUSTILLO, M.D., it would be (an) unpopular in health services and cut- paign. Courtesy of the Fight I was born on Salt Spring (RETIRED), … decision.” backs to community pro- HST group, some Liberal Island, and grew up here. I closure SALT SPRING Perhaps this is why the grams throughout the prov- MLAs may be provided an do not see why it has to lose I had a very complex Liberals denied in writ- ince. opportunity to make up for a very beautiful place that abdominal surgery in Public ing during the 2009 elec- The greenwashing of the this oversight sooner than many people enjoy so that December of 2006. tion they were planning to Liberal platform during the they had planned. SS Coffee can get rich and I am deeply grateful interest? implement the HST. The election is also wearing off. GARY HOLMAN, not have to commute. for the quick diagnosis, According to MLA Mur- theoretical economic ben- The announcement of the SALT SPRING What about the rights of arrangements and expertly ray Coell, not implement- efi ts of this tax, now being Site C dam (which will fl ood people who invested their done surgery at Victoria ing the HST would mean touted by the Liberals and 5,000 hectares of farmland), Enough savings in running bed and General Hospital. higher tax rates and/or fur- their big business allies like the gutting of BC Utilities breakfasts and want the Surgery is no different ther program cuts. “Coell the Fraser Institute, could Commission’s authority to silliness tourists to come? People than any other human activ- defends HST position,” June have been fully debated review Site C (or “green” pri- Larry Campbell is not need somewhere beautiful ity. Skill and ability comes 30 Driftwood. during the campaign. But vate power exports to the content with the damage to camp with their families with practice. In fact, the HST does not apparently it was deemed U.S. subsidized by B.C. rate- he did to Vancouver with and to get away from the My operation was suc- generate any more addi- more expedient to fi ght an payers), and support for off- being voted in on an anti- city. cessful due to the experi- tional revenue — it simply election on false premises, shore oil development and Olympic platform, then Obviously people do not ence of the surgeon, who shifts almost $2 billion in secure another four-year tanker traffi c were well hid- changing his mind, then want to spend their tour- does this operation rou- taxes each and every year mandate and then beg for- den from view during the moving to greener pastures ist dollar to visit Still Creek, tinely. from large corporations, giveness. 2009 election. in Ottawa. Now he is in Burnaby or other industrial I myself am a retired sur- including banks, mining After the election, prom- The Liberal spin about all Ganges. areas. geon (ophthalmology), and and forestry companies, to ises of a deficit of $500 of this is that they are willing Who cares about all these I think the silliness has agree with the opinion of consumers. million at worst somehow to make the tough decisions people who recently came gone far enough. Dr. Shane Barclay and with Statistics Canada has esti- turned into a $2.75 billion in the “public interest.” to Salt Spring Island, have JENNY MCCLEAN, the closure of the surgery. mated that the HST will cost shortfall, the largest in B.C.’s They were just not willing to lots of money and insist SALT SPRING You do not expect to the average household in history. And the HST is cer- debate their questionable it must have the nature MORE LETTERS continued on A11 become a good golfer if you B.C. over $500 per year. tainly not preventing more version of the public inter- destroyed to support all Salt Spring garage sale etiquette revealed Nobody asked me, but this week a Drift- begin rustling through the may fi nd it diffi cult to fi nd a low ball offer will be accepted. Bring a small wood reader phoned and actually did ask unopened boxes before the parking spot close enough. pair of folding scissors and surreptitiously me to write something about garage sale unwashed masses arrive. You don’t want to have to cut buttons off the clothing items you wish etiquette. The call was precipitated by a Perhaps you can endear haul those fi ve boxes full of to purchase (make sure you pocket the but- particularly bad experience she had with yourself to the garage sale Shilo Pirkenhammer Commemo- tons so you can sew them back on at a later inconsiderate customers while participating hosts even more by imme- rative Charles and Lady Di Zylbergold date). When making your offer, point out in a local sale a couple of weekends ago. diately purchasing a 25 cent dinnerware china half a mile the missing buttons and you will most cer- In case you were wondering, Salt Spring can opener and then asking back to where your car is tainly get a discount for damaged goods. ranks as the garage sale capital of the uni- for change from a 50 dollar NOBODY ASKED ME BUT parked. Feel free to drive up Another tactic that works particularly verse. Forget real estate, art studios and bill. past the “no parking” signs. well involves the purchase of boxed sets. B&Bs; garage sales comprise a secret, The fl ip side of “early birds” Take down that rope strung It could be an entire set of Encyclopedia underground exchange of commodities are “night owls.” You know you are one of across the driveway if it gets in your way. Britannica or a 457-piece Lionel model rail- and make up the major slice of the island’s these if you arrive long after the sale is over If you have to block other vehicles so they road set; you just need to take one volume economy. They are low tech, high volume and whine about how far you drove and can’t get out past you, too bad. It serves or piece out of the box and hide it amongst and magnifi cently unregulated. They fl our- could you just have a quick look around in them right for getting there before you. other unrelated merchandise. Point out ish innocently in a world besmirched by evil case you fi nd something you want. A “hurt It’s entirely kosher to bring along a bag- that the set is obviously incomplete and entities such as the Taliban and the HST. puppy” look on your face will generally stir ful of “SOLD” stickers. The strategy here is you will be given a deal. Come back later I guess it’s high time to formalize a code up enough sympathy for you to be allowed to sneakily affi x these tags onto the stuff and purchase the missing item for only a of etiquette and adopt a set of rules to gov- to rifle through all the repacked boxes you covet. This action will fool others into few pennies. ern garage sale behaviour. The first rule which will be on their way to the thrift store thinking that these items have already There is a way you can short circuit much agreed upon is that if you are going to a the next day. What you are really hoping is been spoken for and eliminates competi- garage sale (or seven) next weekend, you that the worn out garage sale families will tion from other bargain hunters. Come of your psyche’s wear and tear from rum- have to drag along your spouse, especially be so sick of dealing with this stuff again back later in the afternoon and purchase maging through all the assembled fl otsam if your insignifi cant other hates garage sales that they will let you have anything you these bargoons at next to nothing because and jetsam while you search for that garage and would rather have rough toothpicks want for nothing just to get rid of you. nobody else seemed to show any interest in sale treasure. Go instead to the neigh- inserted under each fi ngernail. There are rules of etiquette for fi nding them all day. bouring houses on both sides of the sale. Almost every ad or poster for a garage your way to specifi c garage sales. Usually Haggling over prices is one of the great They will have sifted through the junk the sale requests that there be no “early birds.” you will see handmade signs stapled to traditions of garage sales and should be evening before and gleaned out anything This term refers to shoppers who arrive trees and posts along the roads near where incorporated into the code of etiquette. It worth buying. Make them an offer they before the time announced for the start of the sale is taking place. It is perfectly okay is your duty, not just your right, to haggle. can’t refuse. the garage sale. Do not be deterred by these for you to take these signs down or at least Maybe it’s just a neighbourhood three-fam- And above all else, do NOT make the mis- notices. They are directed at everyone else point the arrows in the opposite direction. ily garage sale or perhaps it’s a fundraiser take of purchasing some of the items you but you. You, on the other hand, are special. Remember, other customers are your com- to build an orphanage in East Timor for yourself got rid of last year when you hosted The sellers are actually expecting you to petitors and all’s fair in love, war, and get- Siamese twin lepers with ADHD. It doesn’t your own garage sale. show up a couple of hours before sunrise, ting a good deal on that silver chafi ng dish. matter. You have to haggle! rouse them out of their warm beds, and Once you get to the garage sale site, you There are many ways to ensure that your [email protected] A10 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPEN DAILY 9 am - 11 pm GOV’T LIQUOR STORE PRICES! COUNTRY ROASTERS CAFE OPEN DAILY at 6AM

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MORE LETTERS of money, products minutes of a meeting by continued from A9 and services to island asking for inclusion of causes — including the a summary of their rea- All kinds green ones. They even sons for turning down a Yet again ISG mem- belong to groups that rezoning request. bers have been char- you probably belong She states that this acterized as soft and to as well. You really was improper and spoiled contractors, real should be careful of who against Robert’s Rules of estate agents and busi- you associate with, Mr. Order. This is incorrect. ness people. (“Time- Laing — you would not The trustees action wasting issue” letter, want to be labelled soft was proper and consis- June 30.) or spoiled now would tent with both Robert’s I would like to go on you? You know what Rules and the Local Trust record as saying I am not they say, guilty by asso- Committee’s minutes soft. I am not spoiled. I ciation. policy. Robert’s Rules am not a contractor. I am KIMBERLY LINEGER, 10th Edition states omis- not a real estate agent. I SALT SPRING sions in minutes can be am not a business per- corrected. Also, Section son. I am an ISG Mem- Not 48 states “When min- ber who works three utes are to be published, jobs so I may continue controversial they should contain . . . to live on this island and Why does the removal a list of the speakers on call it my home. of scrap metal have to be each side of every ques- I would also like to such a discussion? tion, with an abstract or point out that the Salt It’s an essential service. the text of each address Spring Island Conser- Take it away or be forced . . . .” LTC minutes are vancy has contrac- with piles of rotting met- published. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY tors, real estate agents als all over beautiful Salt I attended the LTC ALL IN THE FAMILY: Haillee-the-hound dons shades and leather for a ride as Leslie Steer, at back, and business people Spring Island. meetings mentioned among its membership To come and take in the Siemens article. I and Ron Huber make a quick stop on a Salt Spring roadside. as well, as do several of away metal, dirty cars, remember thinking that the island’s churches, as tanks and recycling is a it was helpful to include typical of local govern- community. To quote Allison Jamie, Cole, Nora, does the Lions Club, the blessing. in the minutes an accu- ments and very open. MAXINE LEICHTER, Colina, communica- Johanne and Frankie. sailing club, the trail and I’d rather be next to rate summary of the rea- The complete agenda SALT SPRING tions specialist from BC Thank you also to Tim nature club, the Farm- metal recycling than a sons for this important package is available Transplant: “This is an and John of Island Star ers’ Institute, search and coffee mill. Small busi- decision so there would on the internet before Campaign incredible accomplish- Video, West of the Moon, rescue and the Royal ness, locally owned and be a public record of why the meeting. Anyone ment! You, along with CFSI, Kimberly Lineger, Canadian Legion — to operated for the island the trustees decided as can address the trust- success your family and friends, Country Grocer and just name a few. by the island is either they did. ees. Problems brought I just wanted to give registered more people The Local. I so appreci- Funny thing, those where we are going or Speaking as a former forth by the public are a huge thank you to all on the organ donor reg- ated all your support. I pesky contractors, real where we have come elected ofﬁ cial, retired promptly followed up, the people who helped istry than we normally especially would like to estate agents and busi- from. local government usually by the trustees make the Canada Day do over a weekend at thank Elizabeth Nolan ness people belong to R. DYCK, employee, someone themselves. My experi- Organ Donor Cam- a huge tradeshow or and the Driftwood for all sort of groups on the SALT SPRING who has attended meet- ence has been that the paign such a success. As health fair in Vancouver. all their excellent sto- island. They coach soc- ings of many local gov- trustees endeavor to of yesterday I have over This goes to show what ries and coverage of cer and baseball, vol- Proper ernment entities and consider all perspec- 275 signed organ donor a community effort can this issue. unteer for Boy Scouts In a Viewpoint in the someone who attends tives and try hard to registration forms. I really accomplish!” LISA SAYER, or Girl Guides and take June 16 Driftwood, Patsy almost all of the LTC make wise decisions still have forms com- Thank you to my SALT SPRING kids camping. Some Siemens accused our meetings, I can report that will protect our ing in and quite a few amazing group of vol- are volunteer firefight- locally elected trustees that the LTC meet- island and be in the people chose to sign up unteers: Leanne, Carol, ers. They donate all sorts of manipulating the ings are properly run, best interests of the online. Tyler, Emily, Sunny, LETTERS continued on A12

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MORE LETTERS upset she was planning to run asking “Should we become Are we being invited to look continued from A11 away. Fran describes how this a municipality or not?” they for creative solutions, or to friend “was trying to decide proposed that the dialogue adopt some pre-determined Going beyond Better whether to just let the daugh- focus on what people want “solution?” ter get on the train and run their governance system to JAN SLAKOV, governance away or to go to the train and accomplish for the commu- SALT SPRING Author Fran Peavey insist that she come home. I nity and go from there to look Robert’s Rules describes the amazing power talked it over with her, and we at what, if any, changes would Narrow of the kinds of questions we worked on these options for a be needed. BY TOM VARZELIOTIS ask ourselves and others in while, and then I asked, ‘What Unfortunately, the provin- response The viewpoint “Trustees breach Robert’s Rules of her book, By Life’s Grace: else could you do to help cial government had no fund- In an article in the July 3 edi- Order” by Patsy Siemens (June 9 Driftwood), is a con- “Asking questions that help your daughter with her con- ing for such a consultation tion of the Vancouver Sun con- tribution to getting to know the Islands Trust and adversaries shift from their fl icts?’ She thought and then a (and would not have funded cerning the Islands Trust Act accordingly welcome. stuck positions on an issue new idea came up. She could it even if they had had funding rally, Briony Penn is quoted as The viewpoint elicited a response from Sheila Mal- can lead to acts of healing run away with her daughter available). dismissing those who seek a colmson, chair of Islands Trust Council, who dou- and reconciliation . . . . Ask- and take the 12 hours on the But as groups and individu- review of a dated piece of legis- bles as chair of the LTC of Salt Spring. She does not ing questions and listening train to help her sort things als, we can do our part to fos- lation that fosters an undemo- enlighten us, she merely obfuscates the issue. for the strategies and ideas out.” ter respectful dialogue in our cratic form of governance as Malcolmson ignores the large issue of comprehen- embedded in people’s own I am really upset to see so community. In some places, “stooges of industry.” sive electronic recording of meetings and events, as answers can be the greatest much anger and personal people have faced threats and If this narrow and jingo- she cleverly shifts service a social change work- attacks over the question of violence for trying to protect istic response and apparent the spotlight from er can give to a particular governance in our commu- local lands from development. contempt for people holding INRESPONSE the signifi cant and issue.” nity. Maybe we could improve If we want to prevent that views different from her own real to trivial, decoy She goes on to give several the situation through some sort of intimidation and vio- is indicative of the manner in “issues.” She proceeds on the assumption that the examples. One I particular- intelligent, caring questions. lence here, we need to listen which Ms. Penn approaches archaic pen-on-paper recording system practised by ly like shows how intelligent It turns out that our trust- respectfully to each other and complex public policy issues, the Trust is indisputably meritorious, and accordingly questions can help us go from ees and our CRD director had refuse to be taken in by mis- then it is perhaps just as well not at issue. But it is at issue. seeing only two either/or proposed precisely this sort leading arguments and false that her political career was The keeping of minutes addresses many needs. options, to fi nding other, more of thing. They had a plan for assumptions. We can look to short-lived. Firstly, it addresses the need of the magistrates to useful options. For instance, a community consultation see what kinds of questions ELAINE KOZAK, study what transpired, to take in what they may have the daughter of a friend was so process: instead of merely are underlying the rhetoric. SALT SPRING missed and to refresh their memory when uncertain of a point made. That is what the courts do with “court records” and parliaments with Hansard. On the other side of the equation, accurate, comprehensive records enable citizens to obtain relief from the actions or “errors” magistrates may make. The two combine to act as a counterweight to temptation The Good Weather is Here magistrates may experience to act arbitrarily. Hence, accurate records are part and parcel of open government which is an integral part of the democratic For Fishing, system of government. These objectives are seriously endangered by the spotty and erratic pencil-on-paper Pleasure Cruising recording method, and when this is imposed unnec- essarily, as done by the Trust, it becomes a source of or Island Hopping grief for those who impose it, and deprives the people of what they deserve. Accordingly, denial of comprehensive recording, when deliberate, is malevolent. Malcolmson cleverly ignores charges that the Trust manipulates the spotty records obtained with the pen- on-paper method. Siemens, myself and others have raised the issue of deliberate manipulation of records by trustees. Malcolmson does not deny these accusa- tions, she ignores them, as if it is not the obligation of elected offi cials to be accountable. Instead, Malcolm- We have what you need this boating season: son goes on a tirade about the right of the trustees to make corrections to the draft meeting minutes before approving them. - Boat Consignment & Sales Reading the draft minutes at the next meeting is a standard practice and so is making, occasionally, some correction. Draft minutes are usually published - New & Used Outboards (all brands available) so that ce quis custodiet ipsos custodes (those who guard the guardians, the citizenry who, in a democ- - Batteries (Marine, RV, Auto, Lawn and tractor) racy guard the magistrates) may apprehend anything untoward in time to avert it being carved in stone. The Trust is economical with publishing draft minutes, and equally improperly keep to themselves for months on end the “approved” minutes. They keep them out of Mid Isle Marine and Equipment reach of the public eye long enough, until interest in the matter fi zzles away. It is a larger version of the practice of announcing bad actions on Friday afternoon. SALES & SERVICE Most pertinent is that Malcolmson does not differ- entiate between “correction” and “alteration” of min- 1429 Fulford-Ganges Road / 250-653-4020 / Mon.-Fri. 9-5 utes, the difference between the two resembling that between applying a Band-Aid and doing an organ transplant. The Trust is on record as doing “altera- tions,” and to boot, of doing them surreptitiously. The Trust must be prevented from diverting this hard- earned chance to debate a very serious fault in its modus operandi and reduce it to a casual discussion of a decoy “issue,” which appears is what they are trying to do. Husqvarna YTH2042 There is another attempt to shield an issue by turning the spotlight on a decoy issue, found in the Drift- wood carrying the Malcomson letter, also originating in the Trust. It is an article by Linda Adams, chief of the Trust. With it, she aims to squelch the vox populi asking for a review of the purpose and performance of Husqvarna 345e the Trust. This she pursues by driving the discussion to a simple issue of doing some patching up to the Trust. And by goading us to discuss “alternatives” to the Trust before determining whether the Trust must be disposed of altogether due to being burdensome or simply an outdated and unjustifi able layer of govern- Create Your Dream Garden ment imposed upon us. These attempts by the chair Husqvarna 5221CM and the chief add evidence that the Trust must be reconsidered and that it must be done with the “zero- base budgeting” method. Lawn Care Made Easy with Such actions sidetrack democracy to push through what democracy would halt on its tracks. Such doings Husqvarna and Jonsered surpass violation of Robert’s Rules, they amount to sub- Husqvarna 125B verting democracy. Open meetings and public hear- • Mowers • Blowers ings are integral to democracy and when squelched, democracy suffers. • Trimmers • Chain Saws The writer is a Booth Canal resident.

Husqvarna 125RJ RANTS and Roses See Page A19 for this week’s R&Rs. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | A13 OPINION JOE TOUTANT bales of hay that weigh 50 pounds A high-rise behind Mouat Park ity. There is no other Earth. Every CONSTRUCTION LTD. Farm rec or more and throwing them up right up to Wilkie Way so you major constituent of Earth — soil, I am appalled at PARC’s attempt onto hay wagon or trucks (enjoy could take an elevator to get the air, water both fresh and salt, and to buy farmland for recreational the hay ride!). Then travel to hay best view — maybe a restaurant atmosphere is in trouble. Serious Licensed builder with use. Local government should barn and work quickly in the heat up there, revolving, of course — trouble. St. Paul’s home warranty know better than to entertain throwing and stacking bales as got to use up the energy from all All the natural resources with- such a proposal. When farmers quickly as possible. After a few those old islanders spinning. in these major elements, both lack farm help and the Trust area hours of sleep be prepared to do A good six-lane bridge into renewable and non-renewable • renovations screams for food security, let’s get it again the next day. Especially Saanich would resolve that dang including humanity, are in signifi - creative. critical to participate day after day ferry problem, and with our new cant trouble. And the reason for • decks or new home I have some suggestions before rains come. population level VIHA would this is mankind. construction for recreational activities in the Fencing. No, not with swords. want a provincial hospital here. Humanity (me/we) has a set of Gulf Islands. Checking miles of fenceline and Continue the six lanes to Galia- fatal characteristics or challeng- I am available now for new jobs. Gulf Island Farmville! Wild repairing with wire, wire cutters, no and build a super-ferry termi- es: primarily we are self interest- goose chasing. To be more accu- hammers and nails. Dressed as nal on the Gulf side to resolve BC ed, not collectively interested, we Call me at rate, resident Canada goose for haying. Can be done all year, Ferries’ problems, with two fer- tend to focus on the me/now, not 250.537.5734 or 250.537.7664 chasing. Good for all ages, just rain or shine. ries running for hourly crossings. on the indefi nite ongoing we. randomly chase any goose you Tractor work. With extra train- All the real estate prices would We tend to seek optimum grat- see off the designated farm fi elds. ing, may spend hours on trac- sky rocket, so people not liking all ifi cation vs. deferral, moderation Watch for fences, uneven ground, tor tilling, cutting, raking or bal- this can depart happily. or avoidance. and slippery goose sh*t. ing. Usually in heat, with ear pro- Yes, there would be something Humanity also lacks a long Lamb and farm walks. Get tection, so dress accordingly in for everyone. It’s a wonderful term game plan (survival), falling COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS exercise, fresh air and enjoy rural long sleeves and long pants. thing. Let’s all jump onboard if victim repeatedly and historically Salt Spring Island COMMUNITY countryside, not with aimless Field work, er, recreation. Good only to raise our real estate high to greed, fear, ignorance (incom- Caring for ourselves SOCIETY and others ... self-absorbed walks, but with way to get close to earth. Weed, enough to sell and get away. I plete information) and prejudice. Coordinator: Sharon Glover 250-537-4607 purposeful activity that supports plant, water, harvest. The only think Arvid should be mayor, eh? What has this to do with Salt farm community. Walks involve things that grow at FarmVille’s What will that make Sid? Spring Local Governance? Every- July 2010 watching for lambing activity, speed are the weeds. TOM DAVID, thing. We are a microcosm. The Free, Caring Support for and by Seniors! CEDAR LANE relocate missing lambs with their BARBARA JOHNSTONE attraction of the Islands Trust Individual support is available to seniors mothers, chase off ravens as they GRIMMER, model of local governance I think, who are going through a tough spot PENDER ISLAND try to dismember newborn lambs, Special place is preserve and protect. Gover- emotionally or socially. chase off eagles doing same. In On the subject of local governance elsewhere tends to be less A qualified and caring senior could visit you inclement weather, ensure lambs Future vision nance: Bring civility, openness preservation and protection ori- at home to listen and support are not chilled, and if they are, Sounds like they had a good and fact to the discussion. Iden- ented. This diminishes recogni- weekly for about an hour. catch them and put small wool time on Sunday celebrating the tify yourselves, be comprehensive tion and respect for the hard reali- Do you (or a friend, relative or neighbour) sweaters on them. May need to 4th of July and Salt Spring’s entry and circumspect. ties of natural limits and capacity, need this kind of special, warm support? move lambs to barns or sheds request as the 51st state. We Personally I do not know what and for the healthy living systems If so, please call Sharon at 537- 4607. or treed shelters if weather is should be a municipality soon the ideal model of local gover- within them. CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED! poor or lambs need extra atten- I guess. nance is, but I agree with trustees Most people choose to live and tion. Alert shepherd to ewes that Realtors and business could and the CRD director that a study visit here for a common reason ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP need assistance lambing, or learn unite under a government is needed. — the environment in its total Want to get together to form a new group? to be a sheep midwife. Keep dogs dedicated to supporting them The provincial government, sense. Otherwise why would we Call for more information - 250-537-4607 at home. to make Salt Spring Hong Kong not the Islands Trust, determines bother to have come here? Salt Hay harvesting. Help from North instead of Hawaii north. this. If more local authorities/ Spring Island is a rare and spe- “BETTER BREATHERS” Club! sunup to sundown on a variety of Why not? We have a much larg- resources are needed, then help cial place. A very precious place Have COPD ? - asthma, emphysema, lung related issues- farms on hot summer days. Dress er land mass, Ganges Harbour the Trust acquire these. to live. The price of maintaining a new group will meet monthly starting in the fall appropriately — no sandals, would make a fantastic freighter Do not hang the accused and valuing this is a local gov- to learn to optimize breathing. All welcome! shorts or short sleeves. Need stur- harbour, we could use the Sisters before all the evidence has been ernment which believes this, and Please call 250-537-4607 to express interest. dy shoes, jeans and long-sleeved to hold raw material, keeping presented and considered. works patiently, openly, construc- shirts, hats. Bring large quanti- the sulphur out on Third Sister One thing is clear: humanity tively and care-fully to that end. Blood Pressure Clinic- Monday 26 July ties of water and be prepared Island, of course, to look ecologi- needs the environment, the envi- RON HAWKINS, from 10:00 - noon at Salt Spring Seniors - FREE! to work strenuously picking up cally correct. ronment does not need human- SALT SPRING

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3ALT3PRING)SLAND #ELLPHONE +EITH/LIVER PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY EYES ON THE BALL: Rylan Deluge and Keri Philip face-oﬀ against each other as they reach for the ball at the visiting West Coast Recreation league’s outdoor volleyball tournament Saturday at Portlock Park. Current Schedule CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS SAILING CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES FULFORD - SWARTZ BAY CURRENT SCHEDULE Local skip named ‘most outstanding’ September 27, 2009 - June 29, 2010 Vendee Salt Spring Paul Jenkins of Victoria’s a lost halliard by climbing to more competitive and more Turkey Head Yacht Club fin- the top of his mast while rac- and more celebrated. LEAVE LEAVE earning a solid ished as the race’s overall ing single-handed is the stuff “We run a pretty good race reputation champion despite competing of “serious offshore perfor- so we get a lot of very kind FULFORD HARBOUR SWARTZ BAY in a well-sailed 75-year-old mance.” remarks from people.” Haida 26. “It was an amazing feat,” The Vendee Salt Spring is a BY SEAN MCINTYRE Former Salt Spring club Kibble said. two-day race hosted by mem- DRIFTWOOD STAFF member Tony Brogan earned Kibble thanked members bers of the island’s sailing club The 33 participants from the single-handed award and from both clubs for mak- in conjunction with members Salt Spring, Vancouver Island, Bruce Van Borstal of Sequim, ing the event such a mem- of the Maple Bay Yacht Club. Vancouver and Washington Wash. topped the multi-hulled orable event for everyone Sailors competing in any of State made this year’s seventh competitors. Sidney’s Mike involved. three categories departed annual Vendee Salt Spring Woodward picked up top spot He said the race has, over Ganges Harbour on Saturday event a fantastic success, in division one. the past several years, begun morning en route to Maple according to race organizers. Local sailor Eric Van Soeren to attract high-calibre racers Bay via Beaver Point and San- “The wind came and went received the most votes from without sacrificing the laid- sum Narrows. over the weekend, but it was fellow sailors to earn the cov- back feel that makes it an Racers skirted Salt Spring’s spirited racing,” said Roger eted most outstanding skip- enjoyable event for all. northern coast to Wallace Kibble, race director for this per award. “We had a very excellent Island on their return journey year’s event. “Everyone fin- Kibble said Van Soeren’s turnout,” he said. “These to Ganges Harbour on Sun- ished.” mid-race efforts to remedy races are becoming more and day.

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DRAGONBOAT RACING Dragonboaters earn bronze at Whistler Spirit Point Dragons take festival were Marit McBride, Sabine Georgy, Scout Upex, Judy Willett, in national race action too Robyn Huntley, Glynis Finer, Andrea Smith, Melynda Okulitch, Christa BY MARY ROWLES Wohlfart, Carmelle Labelle, Tanya DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Akerman, Anne Marie Davidson, Spirit Point Dragons brought home Andy Okulitch, Stephanie Maskell, bronze medals for a third-place fi n- Janice Shields, Nova Elson, Kather- ish in “C” Division at the Whistler ine Davidson-York, Audrey Denton, Dragonboat festival this past week- Mary Rowles and Lynda Brown. end. Barry Green was team manager Although the team paddled short- and steersman Tom McKeachie skill- handed they maintained a time fully handled the 48-foot-long boats of 58 seconds in each of three 200 in the gale force winds on Alta Lake. metre sprints on Saturday, split sec- The team is thankful to the drum- PHOTO CONTRIBUTED onds behind our closest competi- mer/callers we borrowed from other WORLD CUP FEVER: A crowd of some 60 Dutch fans dressed in orange gathered at Moby’s on Friday tors. During Sunday’s longer 500- teams — Florence from Hope Afl oat, morning at 7 a.m. to watch the Netherlands beat Brazil 2-1 in the quarter fi nals of the World Cup soccer metre races, Spirit Point fi nished in and Stephanie from Masters of tournament. One lone Brazilian fan was spotted in the crowd. The group gathered again on Tuesday to 2:31 in two semi-fi nal races, and in D’Zone. Their support let Spirit Point watch the Netherlands advance to the fi nal with a 3-2 win over Uruguay. the “C” Division fi nal against Drag- add one more paddler into the boat gin’ Riders and Richie Brothers they for several races. came third at two minutes and 29 Willett, who travelled from her WOMEN’S GOLF seconds. new home in Courtenay/Comox to In the many long, cold, wet and paddle for her old team, also sat in as windy intervals between heats, the drummer for several races. Cup winners emerge at SSI Golf Club Salt Spring team was able to watch The Spirit Point Dragons appreci- impressive, fast paddling by some ate the support from community Players now look ahead On June 15 the Brooks Cup resulted from the format. awesome women’s, seniors’, juniors’ sponsors Harbour’s End Marine, took place. Femmy Schuurmans The ladies are busy this month and mixed teams from Montreal, Moby’s Pub, Country Grocer and to Golf Fore the Cure cleaned up. Not only was she the preparing for the next big fun Edmonton, London and Vancouver, Royal LePage. winner by retrogression with a day, Golf Fore the Cure, on Tues- who were competing in the Cana- Anyone interested in joining the BY SUSAN RUSSELL net 70, she also won the KP and day, July 27. dian national championship races. team should contact maryrowles19@ logo_ad_2009.ai 11/12/09 6:25:51 PM DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR putt pot. April Wright shot lights This friendly competition, Paddling for Salt Spring during the hotmail.com. The month of June saw several out, also with a net 70, to place with lots of prizes, is held every competitions, as everyone start- second. year to raise money for breast ed to get really serious about The Dorothy O. Franklin event cancer research. Under the Photographic Solutions their golf swing as the course was held on the 22, and each capable leadership of Karen Photography improved and the handicaps player put in money to a fund Davies, committee members are came down. to support junior girls’ golf. Deb busy securing sponsorships and In the senior ladies Evans Cup, Hamilton won low gross, and prizes. Tricia Simpson was the winner April Wright low net, with Janet Open to any lady who wishes with net 81, followed by runner- Butler winning the putt pot, and to join us for a shot-gun start, up Joanna Barrett. Cheri Cornachione the KP. entries may be obtained by call- The fi nal of the Rose Bowl has Our last June Tuesday was ing the Pro Shop at 250-537- finished, and Alice Richards is great fun, with ladies playing 2121. So round up some fellow the winner with Dora Reynolds singles match play. There were duffers and come out to support as runner-up. nine winners, and faster play a good cause. TENNIS johncameron.ca Two tournaments in one make for saltspringphotos.com deluxe tennis weekend at Portlock

President’s Cup up next great friend Jack Fisher. some of the visitors, says Giles, “The women’s runner-up was but the men’s singles was won by After cancellations due to bad Sylvia Leedham, who won some Salt Spring’s David Barclay, after Congratulations weather and the re-surfacing of truly wonderful socks, and Mike a serious challenge. People are the courts at Portlock Park, the Leedham was the recipient of a invited to come and watch the Salt Spring Tennis Association very useful prize,” reports Vir- tournament action. Dorothy amalgamated the Jack Fisher ginia Giles of the SSTA. “Phil Anyone wanting to play in all and Wimbledon Cup and Sau- Mason, trim and natty in long events while meeting some great cer tournaments on Saturday, trousers, bow tie and boater, people can join the SSTA, with Cornwall! July 3. was the runaway winner of the dues of only $20 a year. Sixteen players, clad in Wim- special prize for best-dressed In September there will be the bledon white, according to tradi- player.” “friendly” tournament for any- OUR tion, took to the courts for men’s The next tournament for the one who might be intimidated and women’s doubles. SSTA is the President’s Cup, to by trophies and cups, and in SUMMER After six spirited rounds, take place on July 17 and 18, and early October, weather permit- BBQ and with the obligatory break then the Gulf Islands Open in ting, the association invites “all WINNER! for strawberries and cream, August, which last year produced right-thinking women to collar Rachael Browne and Pamy Sira some spectacular tennis, with the man of their choice” for the BBQ FROM emerged victorious, each win- entries from Vancouver Island Sadie Hawkins Tournament. ning one of the generous prizes and the Lower Mainland. Local More information is available MOUAT’S donated by the association’s luminaries were hard-pressed by at saltspringtennis.ca. HOME HARDWARE, SWIMMING COMPLETE WITH Stingrays battle CR chills but still meet success $100 OF Junior team also snags Austin Bisnar had the most comprised of Luke Hylands, BBQ TREATS dramatic improvement of the Liam Sinclair, Maggie Birch airband award team, taking 28 seconds off his and Arthur Irwin-Campbell FROM 100m freestyle time to arrive in won their event with a speedy COUNTRY GROCER BY RACHAEL GARDNER 2:28.37. 2:01.25. DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Ariana Fraser raced a best Best of all, the junior team & Winds were sharp and lips time of 33.35 in the 50m free to took home the coveted annu- blue for the Salt Spring Stingrays place second. al airband trophy with their THRIFTY FOODS in Campbell River last weekend. Andrew Sinclair placed catchy rendition of Twist and '5,&)3,!.$3

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Since we The tree should be really shaking by now. are physical, mental, emotional spiritual Your sights are set on the future and your beings, each is a square on the box that mindTip is of open. the Week: Yet, forward is the only must Leo be (Jul considered 23 – Aug for 23) the sake of your direction.The Total Awakenings Solar Eclipse from happens deep in onyour July wholeStirrings health. at What subconscious old habits must levels die forare soul11 are at stirring,12:40 pm provoking PDT at revolution19 Cancer in24. yourmoving own good?you to Moderation clear within is ever so aswise to thoughtThe eclipseand deed. path The ranges world from needs the newSouth butclear balance without. must Wheneveroccur in all a respects.negative leadership;Pacifi c NEdo youof New hear Zealandthe call? and Sweet ends Takeouter a hardevent jab occurs, at the looknegative within patterns, to see dreamson the are southernmade of tipthese, of Southyet the America effort andhow replace and whythem you positive created ones. or attracted it. of clear– Chile focus and and Argentina. intent is required. 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You may be A good deal of activity in your public and in the mood to take a few risks to realize eclipse most strongly, especially if Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) of July 1 Canada Day professional life is keeping you active a better deal. At best, you are letting go these are in the Cardinal signs – Aries, Luck and opportunity is often stimulated festivities on Salt Spring. these days. The world is awakening to new of old security patterns that no longer realitiesCancer, and youLibra are and eager Capricorn. to be aware Yet, and all servefrom you. our Beassociations willing to with go otherswith the and fl owthis perhapspeople a central will experiencepart of it. Revolution the eclipse is in in andis suchwork a withtime. theOf course,pace of your change expertise, that PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION the oneair. How of the are 12you Houses sparking of you their life chart.and is experience,destabilizing awareness the ground. and willingness Try to see to othersLast to week’s new realizations? Horoscope Theshed mavericksome light if engageand where are required.you are inWith your the own openings way. is theon bestthe wayeffects for for you each to go sign. these To days. know Alternatively,available comes be willingthe challenge to roll for the you dice to Thisthe implies effects an moreinventive speci andfi cally, perhaps your even birth becauseknow youyour have business to play better. to win! Concentrate PARC eyes new beach access points radicalchart approach. with the Howcorrect can time you is go ideal. against Solar your focus and exercise self-reliance, or the grainEclipses of thecan status be understood quo yet still as keephaving all an Scorpioat least (Oct take 23 full – Nov responsibility 21) to play South-end swingers of ideal sites based on location, In other PARC news: youradded friendships charge social and quality.connections This alive?quality Liketo win.a phoenix, a new you is preparing to parking availability, environmen- Tennis players from the island’s Chooseis subject the best, to theleave base the eclipse rest. to which a emerge from the fl ames. Your confi dence is growing on one hand, yet on the other, you await new venue tal sensitivity and safety. PARC south end will have to keep wait- given eclipse belongs, the Saros Cycle. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) GeminiThis (Mayone emerges 21 – Jun from 21) the South Pole mayShifts not andbe certain changes of continueanything toanymore. rumble members scouted the frontrun- ing for PARC members to decide Realizingwhich dreamsgenerally is much implies of whatseed makesthemes Thisthrough is a complexyour world. cycle There for isyou reason and itto BY SEAN MCINTYRE ners during a fi eld trip on June 19. the fate of Fulford’s public tennis life andworth events living. from Knowing the past. the Fortunately,difference beganbelieve a few that years these ago! are Infor some the better.respects, As DRIFTWOOD STAFF between dreams, wishes, hopes, fantasies, Though some access points are court. amidst a lot of troubling news on the it islong getting as you even are more fl exible complicated, and fl owing unless with illusions and delusion is the deeper end you are learning the lesson of re-assessing Ideal kayak launches, seclud- commonly used by the public, The prospect of acquiring 50 airwaves these days, this eclipse stems the currents cooperatively, you should of the deal. Set a clear intention to know your views, position and overall life ed coves and a black sand beach PARC deems the work is necessary acres of Burgoyne Valley farmland from a family (12 South) that brings a be on the high ground. You may be the difference. In the positive, you are in situation. Consider that whatever is going are among some of the highlights to improve trail conditions and for a mixed-use recreation facility a goodbenevolent position message to forge where ahead. recovery You will from “wrong”experiencing has less the tochallenge do with to what ‘feel you the islanders can look forward to visit- ensure public access. has encouraged PARC members wantsetbacks, to push throughillnesses and delays beyond or frustratinglimiting “should”fear and havedo it anyway.’done; the If lordyou areworks feeling in ing as Parks and Recreation Com- In one case along Parminter to hold off on spending funds to situationsblocks andis implied. self-concepts. If the eclipseMeeting happens new mysteriousit but not ways. seeing Be the willing path toclearly, give withseek mission members initiate another Road, field trip participants dis- improve the Fulford court. peopleto activate and making diffi cult new points friends in one’s is likely chart, oneguidance. hand and receive with the other, or round of beach access improve- covered a locked gate, erected by a According to the latest fi ve-to- now.the Some otherwise of these positive will beinfluence authority may should I say, wing! not be experienced. For example, some Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) ments. neighbouring property owner who 10-year solution, repairs could be fi gures ready to respond to your requests and peopleearned rewards.get sunburned Expand youron lovely scope ofhot SagittariusInstinctual (Nov urges 22 are – Decvying 21) for attention Commissioners unveiled a list sought to limit access. done for $10,000. infl uencesunny anddays. connections! To really understand what Forceswith areintuitive at play urges. to push Instinct you onis designedto more of 10 beach access points under Commissioners voted unani- An initial mid-term solution the effects are likely to be and/or to be solidto keepground. us safeYou andjob ison to familiar be aware paths of consideration for “improvements” mously to have staff obtain all per- pegged repair costs between Cancerable (Junto consciously 22 – Jul 22) work with the energy thiswhile and intuitionnot to resist leads the us fl ow.to take Life risks always and between early 2011 and 2013 dur- mits needed to proceed with the $25,000 and $30,000. Total recon- Takingand stockthemes of ofwhat the youeclipse, have, it keepingis best to happensleaps tofor for us thebut sake we doof getexperiencing in the way a ing their monthly public meeting suggested improvements. Costs struction of the court would cost the consultbest and with discarding an experienced the rest, Astrologer. come sometimes.greater glory. Meanwhile, Both require the thattime we is alsopush at the Portlock Park portable on associated with each access point between $65,000 and $75,000. into a closing phase this week. Old rightand to persevere pull some sometimes tricks out andof you neither hat. priorities, values and attitudes are due for Thisoffers is aguarantees. good time So to useincrease reason your and June 28. have not been established. Development of a tennis court replacement. To this end, you are actively Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) networkimagination of connections too, follow and leads directions and watch for Access points under consid- Of the 154 “road ends” on Salt at the proposed Burgoyne Valley researching the prospects. New mergers, expression. The biggest danger this entire There is a lot shaking close to home. for the signs. New dreams await your eration include trails off Acland Spring that offer public access to facility is, according to a PARC staff collaborations and joint ventures are lining year is that you will spread yourself too While your house is implied, your choice, focus and will! Road, Seabright Road, Singer the water, the Trail Advisory Com- report, several years away. up for future consideration. If this is the thin. Intend to secure your base with a casefamily, then youroots, are ancestors probably and/or on the the right very promising momentum. Go for a balance of Road, Parsons Road, Parminter mittee estimates about 20 are suit- Safety concerns led to the Ful- core of your own subjective sense of Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Road, Beachside Drive, Fernwood able for future development. ford court’s closure earlier this track. Be willing to learn as you can to scope and range. strengthenself – where your existingyou feel foundation. secure – is Aim being Assistance from without to clear, clean, Dock, Winteringham Road, Zack A complete list of the island’s year, leaving area tennis enthusi- to cultivateshifted. newYou skillsshould and see talents. very big results Capricornpurge and (Dec renew 22 – areJan current19) themes. Road and Zarda Road. public beach access points can be asts with no other choice but to when the Moon waxes to Full. The TheCultural future activitiesbeckons! andWhat interests else would are likely you Members of PARC’s Trail Advi- downloaded by following the links hang up their rackets or make the Leogood (Jul 23news – Aug is that 23) opportunities to meet likeprovocations. and do you Professional perhaps need developments to learn? sory Committee developed the list at www.saltspringgreenwise.com. long trip up to Portlock Park. Yournew social people scene and should to gain be very inspirations active now. for Educationare also remainshighlighted. a highlight Either now.way, Youcreative may also self-expression be gearing upHOROSCOPE forare anprobable. exciting Thisestablishing can come a about more throughsolid foundation books and is and adventurous momentum. Be willing to educationimplied and and may via well travel be linkedand adventure. to fi nancial cooperateTaurus fully (Apr on 20 all – fronts.May 21) Avoid taking Besecurity. careful ofWork wanting with moreclear out intentions of people to anybodyWhat or you anything think, for feel granted and andintuitively make andmake situations manifestation that magicyou are work fairly you. and RANTS and the extraknow effort is coming to back-up to full your awareness work. This now. realistically willing to put in. Take stock Roses can include your computer or double- of what and whom you know. Make New realizations about who you are Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) A great big hug from the residents and businesses who have given so Salt Spring Island Middle School checkingand what all correspondencesyou truly want are and surfacing. being improvements,Nurturing some accumulateof your more whatever important and staff of Greenwoods and Brae- generously to the food bank in the would like to thank the following par- on theImproving watch for and assumptive beautifying attitudes your worldand names,relationships and contact for informationthe sake of you mutual can communications. A conscientious and now, especially for future reference. haven, for the donation of flower past couple of months: Thank you to ents for their cheerful and competent somehow is part of the plot. Learning satisfaction is on your mind. These may security oriented approach is wise these Important meetings, agreements and deals new skills and replacing old ones and well include family members but close baskets from the new Country Gro- Andrew Gibson, Scott Cadenhead, help during our Grade 8 breakfast days, for you. Now, tend to the places to stand to go down over the next few weeks. cer. Thank you for enriching our Cecilia Meade, Donna Helmes, Ains- on June 29: Chris Bowen, Shirley go andprior the perspectives, people to meet! attitudes and self- Areprofessional you prepared? associations are also likely as lives through the colour and smell ley Davidson, Bob and Judy Weeden, Command, Cathy George, Isabelle concepts are featured and this trend will is the primary relationship – the one with of flowers. Toad Dea, D. Woods, the Macdonald Graham, Jeannie Grey, John Herbert, Virgocontinue (Aug 24for – many Sep 22) months! Aquariusyour self. (Jan New 20 realizations – Feb 19) and levels of confi dence are supporting factors. Just be and Watson families. We also send Harold Hoffman, Trish Hoffman, Taking a strong, clear look at the quality of As the month of Aquarius ends, you will Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) sure to push yourself into action at least as A big bouquet of sweet-smelling our heartfelt thanks to Auntie Pesto’s Karen Hudson, Cassandra Jordan, your health is a central theme now. If you notice that it has been one of surprises, are Buildingin-tune, you upon have more been doingsolid thisground over to changesmuch as and others. new plans and intentions. roses to Gavin of Gulf Islands Septic Café, Barb’s Bakery & Bistro, Jana’s Beth Lay, Jean Southgate, Dave Voll- the establishpast few weeks. a more Persevere secure thisbase week is a Your focus will be sharp this week to take for service beyond the call of duty. Bakery, Bruce’s Kitchen, Fulford Inn, rath, Markus Wenzel, Peggy Williams- and topfollow priority through for on you taking these the days.steps and This moreAquarius leaps of(Jan faith 20 –yet. Feb You 19) are wise to His “Septic Tanks 101” training was GISS Grads of 2010, the Baha’i com- Gerlach. A special thank you to the may well include renovations or new Tending to your health and the overall invaluable — good for every hom- munity, Soya Nova Tofu, SS Bagels, garden of Hetty Hughes that supplied furniture or perhaps a room mate coming quality of your lifestyle is on your mind. eowner to know the workings of their SS Lions Club, SS Dairy, Natureworks us with so many beautiful flowers. in or going out and maybe a big clean-up Are you satisfi ed with how or where you septic system — and he graciously Natural Foods, Laughing Daughters as well. One way or another, you are live or with how you make a living? It may cut back many branches that had Bakery, Sea Change Seafood, all of the Dozens of mayflowers to the many committed to establishing a whole new be time to develop new skills and talents overgrown my driveway to provide churches and their parishioners who islanders who donated money to level of freedom. Communicate clearly, or to bring more focus and concentration set boundaries and celebrate the free upon existing ones. Share your thoughts clear access for his truck. Thanks, give so wholeheartedly and on such cancer by sponsoring my haircut. fl ow of your individuality. and feelings with others or reach out to get Gavin! WK a regular basis, and last but certain- Cheers. R. Dyck answers that provide clear leads. ly never least, Country Grocer and Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) A dozen red and white roses to Thrifty’s. All the dogs and cats that A big bunch of cabbage roses to all You are in a pioneering mood and are Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) our local firefighters for a fantastic have a full belly would like to thank the wonderful volunteers, cooks and ready for change. Taking risks and Nurturing more variety, fun, play and Canada Day fireworks display! Wyatt Starbarks for not forgetting them, and helpers who make Thursday’s seniors initiatives may be clearly on your mind creative self-expression remains a central and Cheyenne Trevor for packing the food into small- lunch possible. Your efforts are really otherwise they may emerge suddenly theme. This includes activating your er bags. Our island is certainly a won- appreciated. Hope to see you in Octo- from external sources. Ideally, you are imagination and latent talents. Improving A big bouquet to Kees Ruurs drous place to live and I count myself ber. Joan Dennis ready to do ‘the work’ to get to the upon the quality of your personal and from the SSTA and other grate- blessed to live amongst so many kind bottom of things. Establishing a more professional relationships is part of the reliable and inspiring rhythm may be a plot. Creating an atmosphere or clearing ful island tennis players for spear- and generous people. GM To publicly praise the manage- top priority. Yet you may feel unsure and an inspirational space in your home heading the recent court repairs at ment and staff of the Seabreeze Inne, insecure about what or how; if so, seek is also likely. Include health as a top Portlock. The courts look wonderful An endless rose to Sandi Poysti- in my estimation, is the best way to guidance. priority for true success. and will be much safer, thank you so la, her husband Andrew and all the show how appreciated they were much from all of us. staff at the Islands Marketplace. Your during my other’s recent stay with seemingly never-ending support them. Many thanks from Sasha and To Kevin at Quantum Systems, a astounds us every month! The ser- all her family for treating her with Arvid big raspberry-scented tropicana rose, vice you provide to the community such respect and dignity, making her and heartfelt thanks for your brilliant at large, and the generosity you show feel so at home. Rainbow Van Nus Chalmers and generous help with my sound to non-profits is truly amazing. It can system . . . confusing for me, but not be hard to say thank-you enough so A Rover full of roses: I’d like to thank Ltd. for you! ER please know we always are thinking it! the Salt Spring Fire Department for With continual gratitude, Salt Spring the quick and professional response Wild ones to Alan Moberg for offer- Literacy they displayed Monday in handling Real Estate ing the beautiful First Nations prayer my car fire and keeping us all safe. for the Sunday Rally in Centennial A great big armful of sweet smelling Special thanks to Bruce at Patterson’s Park. Let’s remember it. mlj roses to Patrick at Hayward’s Funeral Market for saving the day! Thanks to [email protected] for his generosity in providing a full Rock Salt Cafe, Darrin of BCAA and Multiple wheelbarrows full of ever sailing camp bursary for a Salt Spring all others who offered support and 537•7148 blooming roses and sincerest thanks youth. Hearts like yours make the assistance. Thank you! Jim to all of the following individuals world go ‘round. Thanks, Patrick. A20 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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ISLAND STAR VIDEO Next week, on This year, the Unit- Wednesdy and Thurs- The Ugandan choir returns to Salt Spring next ed Church hopes that day, July 14-15, the week. two performances will Ugandan choir that enable everyone inter- thrilled Salt Spring four the aisles and sang from Church Choir is in B.C. ested in this exciting years ago will be back the heart to the delight to take part in the annu- event to enjoy it. Jason Tudor for two performances in of their audience. al International Choral Tickets are available at Flick Pick Ganges United Church. The women wear Kathaumixw Festival in the church offi ce, which Music director Shir- colourful costumes Powell River from July is open Tuesday through Hot Tub Time Machine ley Bunyan comments (which last time includ- 6-10. Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 Hey, do you remember the ‘80’s? I think relying on references the whole way that their visit here in ed ostrich feather belts), Their conductor on noon, at $15 for adults I do, or at least I thought I did, at least through, there’s a sense that they spent 2006 at a sold-out per- the men wear white, and this visit is Fred Kasu- and $10 for students. Or, until I saw Hot Tub Time Machine. more time getting the visual details right formance had people the dancing is barefoot jja, a medical doctor and in a pinch, you can con- Yes, Hot Tub Time Machine. Just and less coming up with a script that “hanging off the bal- to the compelling beat assistant music director tact Shirley Bunyan at reading the title tells you pretty much makes us care for the characters. cony,” and exclaiming of authentic percussion of the 90-strong Christ 250-537-1647. you’ll need to know about this absurdly It’s too bad, especially considering the for weeks afterwards at instruments. the King Church Choir The fun begins at 7:30 high-concept — though self-consciously presence of gifted actors/comedians in the excitement gener- This year, according in Kampala. p.m. on both July 14 and so — dumb comedy. Three guys nearing John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Clark ated by the Ugandans’ to Bunyan, the church’s Founded in 1935, the 15. middle age and one of their nephews Duke and Rob Corddry. Of course, it singing, dancing and piano will also get a full choir sings primarily People shouldn’t try and relive the “good old days” by was a tough project — by relying on a joyous music. They lit Ugandan-style workout. classical works by com- count on being able to visiting a ski resort that was once their more general sense of how we see the up the stage, danced in The Christ the King posers such as Haydn, buy tickets at the door. Shangri La, and end up zapped back to ‘80s ¿ lm and not a particular genre, Hot 1986 by a hot tub/black hole. Tub Time Machine bounces from the THEATRE Now in the guise of their 17-year-old crudity of Revenge of the Nerds to the selves, our guys attempt to keep the sweet, soft heart of Sixteen Candles in whole timeline functional by repeating barely a À ash. Honoured White Dogs of Texas play everything they did that one fateful There’s a seed of genius buried in there night. Naturally, it doesn’t work out somewhere, and I admire the ¿ lm’s quite as well as expected, and hilarity strange, crazy ambition to be everything makes tracks for ArtSpring on Friday ensues. at once. I’m even more intrigued by the Maybe hilarity is a bit of a stretch. notion that —according to a theory I Vaughan Fulford life, with an outward affi liation Salt Spring, in Salmon Arm and Hot Tub Time Machine is consistently read on the interwebs — Hot Tub Time with country music. Kamloops, B.C. funny, but more chuckle than guffaw if Machine might all be the fantasy of one presents award- The nature of the play — in “Fulford captivated the audi- you get my drift. of the ¿ lm’s characters. which the main character is a ence with the rakish charms of Certainly there is oodles of humour Sorry if that’s a minor spoiler, but the winning show performer talking to his audi- his character Huston . . . and it to be found in the idea of revisiting the more I think about it the more that seed ence after being abandoned by didn’t take more than a minute time of jheri-curl, Ronald Reagan, the of genius grows. Not sure if it makes the If Salt Spring professional his band — makes those watch- to like this character who was Wolverines, “I want my two dollars” and ¿ lm a good movie, but at least it’s worth actor Vaughn Fulford has a bit ing feel intrinsically connected alternately off-the-wall, semi- pink legwarmers. While the ¿ lmmakers thinking about. Call me the Critical of an extra twang in his voice to the action. tragic and philosophically curi- don’t exactly rest on their laurels by Optimist, if you will. these days, there’s a logical rea- “You’re not watching a story ous,” wrote Bonnie Bowman of son for it. about someone, you’re experi- Kamloops This Week. Fulford will hit the ArtSpring encing his events,” Fulford told The show is suitable for adults theatre stage on Friday, July 9 the Driftwood during an inter- and teenagers. New Arrivals... with guitar in hand and a cow- view for a previous performance. Tickets cost $15 and are avail- boy hat on his head as he plays Written by Alan Williams, The able at ArtSpring, 250-537-2102. • A SINGLE MAN • THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO the character of Huston, “a man White Dogs of Texas won the Friday’s show begins at 8 p.m. • THE UNFINISHED SKY • BROOKLYN'S FINEST • COOKING WITH STELLA on a country music crusade.” Pierre Trudeau Prize for best He will also stage the play The White Dogs of Texas is a one-person play at the Toronto again on Aug. 7. 250-537-4477 one-person, 75-minute show Fringe Festival in 1985. Fulford is also known as an ISLAND STAR VIDEO ...your locally owned video shop! that touches on subjects like free Fulford’s rendition of Huston island musician who frequents will and determinism, and the received excellent reviews when the Salt Spring music circuit emotional journey of a man’s he performed it in the past on with his Folke Fiendes band. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | B3 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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For the touring-by-bicycle Malahat Revue, ferries are no impediment. Islanders and visitors will be glad to hear that, since it means both ArtSpring and the Pender Community Hall are tour spots for the group made up of B.C.-based Jeremy Fisher, Said the Whale, Hannah Georgas and Aidan Knight. They will play on Thursday, July 8 at ArtSpring (8 p.m.), and the following night in an outdoor concert at the hall on Pender, beginning at 7:30. According to press material, the group was “conceived by Jeremy Fisher, who has toured across North America by bike three times and, at 33, doesn’t own a car . . . With only a single support vehicle to carry drums and larger gear, the musicians will carry more portable gear with them, and rack up over 500 kilometres as they pedal from gig to gig in a little more than a week.” As well as hailing from Canada’s west coast, the four acts that make up The Malahat Revue all share a love of Canadiana, drawing inspiration from their homeland and featuring local imagery The Forester 2.5X Outdoor Package in their lyrics. Incomparably equipped from $ * while supplies last. This isn’t the fi rst time these artists’ paths have 28,035 crossed: Fisher was fi rst introduced to Georgas’s VALUE-ADDED Our Forester is one very well-equipped and popular SUV. It comes music when his wife saw the up-and-coming $ FEATURES† fully equipped for those who want to go places, take plenty of gear songstress at a local coffee shop in 2008. The two 1,180 with them, and come home dirty. It comes ready to transport canoes, toured together in early 2009. kayaks, trailers, boats, and wet, muddy gear. And of course, like every Subaru, it has our famed Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and BOXER engine. And it’s a Top Safety Pick. OUTDOOR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Roof crossbar set, Meanwhile, Georgas struck up a close musical trailer hitch, cargo tray/protective mat, retractable cargo cover, rear bumper step pad, Outdoor rear badge. relationship with Said the Whale, touring with the group and singing backup on last year’s Islands Disappear LP. ** Victoria-based Knight is the only member of $ SAUNDERS The Malahat Revue not from Vancouver, but his 750 SUBARU CALGARY connection to the city is strong. 1100 Meridian Rd NE 571-3099 He became involved in the local music commu- To show our appreciation to SUBARU nity working with Georgas on her fi rst demo tracks those athletes competing in any of Subaru Canada’s in Victoria, and Said the Whale frontman Tyler sponsored Triathlon or Running CENTAUR1784 Island SUBARU Hwy., Victoria Bancroft offered to release Knight’s debut solo Series events, we are offering a 3819 Macleod Trail S 287-2544 album, Versicolour, via his own, newly-minted $750 CASH BACK REBATE on Celebrating 30 years 1-888-849-3091 Adventure Boys Club label. the purchase or lease of a new Visit us at www.western.subarudealer.ca for more details. Regionalwww.saunders.subarudealer.ca display Ad. Dealers AMVIC DL#5032licencees. “I’m so happy to have a great group of friends Subaru vehicle in Canada. and musicians to share the experience with this *Model shown is a 2010 Forester 2.5X 5MT Outdoor Package (AJ1 OP) with MSRP of $28,035 including freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395) and air and tire levies ($120). †$1,180 Value-Added Features applies to the total retail time,” says Fisher. value of accessories included in the Outdoor Package (Roof crossbar set, trailer hitch, cargo tray, retractable cargo cover, and rear bumper step pad). **$750 Athlete Rebate is valid for race participants only and is non-transferable. Participants must have an offi cial fi nish at Subaru Ironman Canada 2010 or 2010 Subaru Ironman Muskoka 70.3 or 2010 Calgary 70.3 or have a fi nish time in any two races from the following: Subaru Triathlon Series (ON), Subaru Western Triathlon Series With eight musicians together on stage, play- (BC/AB), Subaru of Hamilton Niagara Running Series (excluding 1K, 2K and relay races) (ON), Subaru East Coast Triathlon Series (NB). Only one rebate offer per vehicle. Rebate offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is valid for the ing a selection of favourites from one another’s purchase or lease of any new Subaru vehicle acquired from any Canadian Subaru dealer from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Visit www.subaru.ca > buying a subaru > promotions for more details and to download an application. back catalogues, it will be an unpredictable atmosphere of spontaneity and experimenta- tion. B4 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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MOUAT’S TRADING CO. • DOWNTOWN GANGES • SALT SPRING ISLAND PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY FAMILY HORNS: Three generations play “Age is an the French horn during issue of Salt Spring’s Canada mind over Day celebrations: from matter. If you left, Richard Moses, don't mind, Dan Moses and Jacob it doesn't Coates. matter." ~Mark Twain~ CONCERTS Adopting a cat of any age is wonderful, but there are actually many advantages to adopting older cats, like Thomas! To learn more, visit: Cuban band brings summer scorcher www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring Get tickets soon for July 16 as lead singer in Adolpho Guzman’s group po in 2006, racing up the charts in Cuba 250-537-2123 and later as lead vocalist with Orlando and with number one hits on many Latin performance Valle. As a member of the prestigious radio stations in and outside of Cuba. group Maraca, he toured the most impor- Dime, the newly released CD of June 2010, GULF ISLANDS Almost two years to the day since they tant jazz festivals around the world. builds on the group’s energy and passion. last blew the roof off, Wil Campa y su Gran During his career, Campa has shared the Critics across the globe have been SEPTIC LTD. Union will be back at ArtSpring for a siz- stage with renowned musicians including impressed by Gran Union’s powerful per- zling hot summer concert. Wynton Marsalis, Poncho Sanchez, Nata- formances. The Georgia Straight praised “Serving the Gulf Islands since 1963” Campa’s Cuban ensemble takes the lie Cole and Ibrahim Ferrer’s Buena Vista the group’s appearance at the Vancouver stage Friday, July 16 as part of a western Social Club. He earned a Grammy nomi- Jazz Festival in 2008: “Campa, who has a • Septic tank pump-outs Canadian tour, arriving shortly after an nation for the song Soy Yo while part of the sweet and powerful voice, proved a relent- • Emergency service Member BCOSSA (BC Onsite Sewage Association) appearance at Montreal’s world-famous group Maraca in 2002. less animator for audience and musicians • Electronic tank-locating jazz festival. Campa’s dynamic 13-piece orchestra alike, prowling the stage with microphone According to press material, founder Gran Union has been nationally and inter- in hand, breaking into dance moves, and • 21 years of service records on fi le and director Campa was born and raised nationally acclaimed since its debut in exhorting everyone to join in.” • Certifi ed Applied Science Technolgists & in the Cuban countryside, and has since 2004. Touring Europe, Canada and the With Gran Union heralding in sum- Technicians of B.C. taken his passion for “son” music to the United States since 2005, with Gran Union mer’s offi cial arrival, audience members Havana Club and outwards to the rest of Campa has thrilled audiences with his can expect to be dancing in the aisles. PH: 250-653-4013 the world. “passion and eagerness to keep son alive.” Early bird and family priced tickets are ADOPT A PET TODAY Campa fi rst captured the heart of Cuba The group recorded its fi rst CD Es Tiem- available now at ArtSpring’s ticket centre.

CONCERTS Fraser’s European-fl avoured jazz and blues Thimble Farms featured at Beaver Point Hall concert William Manx and recording, which he made par- tially on Salt Spring. “ . . . it’s good to have two Summer Specials Nessi Tausendschoen The Manx brothers won’t appear together at the upcom- are guest artists from ing Salt Spring concert, which styles that are diametri- Germany William is playing during a brief Canadian vacation to visit fam- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN ily here and in Vancouver. cally opposed, so people 25% OFF DRIFTWOOD STAFF Instead, audiences can look Something about the Manx forward to hearing Tausend- say, ‘Huh. I wonder what Clematis family has the blues flowing schoen, an award-winning Ger- through their veins as sure as man singer famous at home for the Mississippi River heading to chanson and cabaret styles. that is?’” 10”10” Fuchsia the Gulf of Mexico. Manx explained that while Hanging Baskets Harry has regularly charmed Canadians may equate cabaret WILLIAM MANX 50% OFF local audiences since fi rst calling with burlesque, in Europe the Musician Salt Spring his home 10 years ago. term applies to a blend of music New Crop This weekend, his brother Wil- and theatre that often incor- jazz” is a diffi cult term to deci- All Vegetable Starts liam brings recording partner porates serious political satire. pher, but said “it’s good to have $ Nessi Tausendschoen on holi- Tausendschoen has received two styles that are diametrically and Tomatoes 19.95 each day from Germany for a special awards as Germany’s cabaret opposed, so people say, ‘Huh. I concert at Beaver Point Hall set artist of the year and the top wonder what that is?’ for Saturday, July 10. honour at the Salzburg festival “Jazz is very respected now Manx left Canada for Europe 30 covering Germany, Austria and and always has been in Europe,” Patio Pots years ago and has made Germany Switzerland. he continued. Huge selection of beautiful his home base for the past 20. Tausendschoen won’t be shar- “Artists have always been sur- pots, from 4” across to 48” While recovering from jet lag ing her cabaret skills here since prised at how well they were in Vancouver recently, he told her Canadian program is per- treated there — probably even across. Choose from Clay, the Driftwood that American formed mainly in English, but better than in America — and Ceramic, Earthenware, roots music has always been his Manx promises she is equally tal- there are some very good jazz Plastic, Resin & Cement passion. ented in what he calls a uniquely musicians in Europe.” “Even as an early teen I liked European “folk jazz” style. Chanson — another word the blues — it was one of the For his part, Manx plays down Canadians may not be familiar styles of music I always liked his blues style when he performs with — perhaps comes closer 20% OFF Boxwood and felt an affinity with, that with Tausendschoen, which they to describing the rich Europe- 2 gallon pot moved me,” Manx said. have done on and off for several an styling that gave rise to art- He’s made a career playing years. ists like Edith Piaf and Marlene ANNUALS guitar on the European festival (They have recorded a CD Dietrich in earlier times. Special circuit and has a respected blues together and appeared on tele- Tickets to see Manx and Huge Selection to band in Germany. vision and radio, recording a live Tausendschoen are available $ Canadian festival-goers have concert for a major radio station now at Salt Spring Books and Choose From 14.99 each also had the opportunity to hear there just before they left.) Stuff and Nonsense for $20. Manx play, and he’s opened for Over the years they have Doors open at 7 p.m. on Sat- 175 Arbutus Road • 250-537-5788 his brother Harry on occasion. developed the perfect combina- urday and the show starts at 8. The two sang together on a tion for capitalizing on his play- To learn more about Tausend- OPEN 9 AM - 4:30 DAILY beautiful acoustic Americana ing and her voice. schoen and hear her music, visit piece for William’s recent CD Manx recognizes that “folk www.nessimusic.com. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | B5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

GALLERIES Ganges gallery welcomes Tina Louise Spalding Several new artists join Completely self taught, Spalding’s graphic experience began at a young age growing concern in cartography. A major in archaeology at SFU, her technical drawing skills were Salt Spring Artists’ Gallery of Fine immediately put to use mapping sites Art on McPhillips Avenue in Gan- and ﬁ nds. Aerial photography interpre- ges has recently increased its number tation soon followed, and Spalding’s of member artists. Following is the interpretive skills and attention to detail ﬁ rst in a series of short biographies of became honed. She pursued this stage those individuals, submitted by the of her graphic career for 15 years. co-operative gallery. Spalding became a wildlife artist Tina Louise Spalding has been in 1995, after the birth of her second a resident of Salt Spring Island for son. Immediate success followed, eight years, and a professional artist which allowed Spalding to paint full- for 15 years. time and sell her work in gift galleries Spalding made her way to the all over British Columbia. island to more seriously pursue her Spalding’s artistic goals are now to painting career in July 2002, selling have a successful full-time career as a her wildlife on marble at various Salt wildlife and metaphysical artist both Spring locations. For the last four on Salt Spring Island and abroad, years her focus has been on explor- to achieve mastery over her chosen ing new formats, new media and medium and to challenge herself to generally changing her focus to larg- produce conceptual and wildlife art er and more elaborate canvases. of exceptional quality. Tina Louise Spalding and her artwork: now at Salt Spring Artists’ Gallery of Fine Art.

ART SHOWS Paradise explored at Idyll show Several artists ed writers’ reflections on the garden, including Murray Music this week: contribute to rural life Reiss’s wonderful story poem Live music 7-10:30 every night! exposé called Wild Strawberries, a Wed 7 Lee’s Hill rumination on the possibili- Thurs 8 Owen Matheison & Gemma G. An exhibit inspired by an ties of his own place and life Fri 9 Tom Hooper extraordinarily beautiful shov- journey. Sat 10 Stephanie Rhodes el opens at The Point Gallery Weinert’s photographs of Sun 11 Vaughn Fulford & The Folke Fiendes this weekend. “Adrian and Sarah” are not Mon 12 Donn Taris & Tess Fama “Once an ordinary old tool Adam and Eve but reveal Tues 13 Open Stage with David Jaquest it was found and rescued from instead two people at ease in Wed 14 Terry Warby’s 2nd Annual rusting obscurity by artist their environment, an individ- Blues Fest Karin Jones,” explains Marga- ual world reflecting a particu- Open 8am-10:30pm Check out our new website ret Day, owner-curator of the lar time and place. 7 days a week at www.treehousecafe.ca Fulford-area gallery. “Eden may indeed not be “Newly refurbished, its years possible but, as Stefanie Denz’s www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 of honest toil are still apparent painting reminds us, any gar- but it is now a gleaming black den offers us all a chance to art object. Embellished with return to the exuberance, the gold and silver in the centu- joy and the serenity of a more ries-old technique of Dama- innocent time,” says Day. scene inlay, the shovel now “And Bill Rhodes’ ravens fly questions all our perceptions across cultures, observing all, of rural life, and in particular from a time long before we those that reference that famil- came to the island. Keepers of iar Salt Spring Island idea of secrets, bearers of magic, heal- paradise: the garden.” A garden shovel restored by art- ers and clarifiers, whether we Jones has since added other see them as tricksters or teach- ist Karin Jones. tools to the collection. ers depends, the Coast Salish “The result is a highly styl- believe, on whether we have ized array of weapons that were and good times would always learned from our past experi- once used to tame and subju- be in balance. A philosophy ences.” gate nature, keep weeds at bay with eternal appeal as an ideal, The Point Gallery, with its and all things within the deer- it has so far proved inherently entrance on South Ridge Road, proof palisades fruitful. In their impractical as a way of life for is a privately funded alternate new form they are more deco- everyone.” gallery. rative than useful, a reminder To complement Jones’ work, Entrance is by donation. of other times when overly Day looked around the south The opening reception for romantic artists, craftsmen end and found both romantic Idyll — a Salt Spring Pastorale and writers grouped together and realistic art treasures to is on Sunday, July 11 from 2 to to pursue a rural life where the create the show called Idyll — 5 p.m. spiritual, the aesthetic, and the a Salt Spring Pastorale. The show continues daily simple pleasures of good food Delaine Faulkner has script- until Aug. 15. PUB MUSIC Planet Claire brings new Capital Regional District musical orb to Salt Spring Salt Spring Island Late ‘70s/early ‘80s period Claire has emerged,” explains press material. “Including play- Local Emergency Program Coordinator celebrated by band ers who have played with bands such as Nuvo Wavo, The Usual Fans of early ‘80s pop-rock music Suspects, Whip, Kuba Oms, Tum- The Salt Spring Island Emergency Program is looking for a dedicated, experienced, community minded individual won’t want to miss a Moby’s gig on bling Dice and many other Victo- to take on the role as Salt Spring’s Local Emergency Program Coordinator. Saturday when Planet Claire visits ria-area favourites, Planet Claire the island. whips up dance madness cover- As part of the local emergency program, working with the CRD’s Emergency Management Program and the Salt When Victoria band Nuvo Wavo ing bands such as Blondie, The Spring Emergency Management Commission, this person will implement community programs and support the ceased playing in late 2008, found- Talking Heads, Soft Cell and The efforts of local emergency response agencies during times of emergency or disaster. ing member Mike Demers turned Ramones.” his attention to The Politics of Band personnel include Demers If you are interested in taking on this role, please contact the Chair of the Salt Spring Emergency Management Dancing, which became a busy (guitars and vocals), Aran Tesoro Commission at [email protected] or the CRD Emergency Program in the Protective Services Division by e-mail band playing weddings, birthday (keyboards and vocals), Leigh Grise- at [email protected]. and company parties as well other wood on bass and vocals, and Mur- This is a contract position. special events. ray Creed on drums. “Mike’s need to play music from The July 10 Moby’s show begins at www.crd.bc.ca the late ‘70s and early ‘80s has about 8 p.m. persisted and as a result Planet Cover charge is $5. 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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. Sat. Mon. Wed. July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 10 July 12 July 14 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Lee’s Hill. The Malahat Revue. The White Dogs of Texas. Nessi. Award-winning German singer Local and nomadic artisans Donn Tarris & Tess Fama. Christ the King Church Choir. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Canadian indie artists Jeremy Fisher, One-act, award-winning play at Nessi Tausendschoen and Canadian showcase their works at Alchemi Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Ugandan choir performs at SS Josh Layne. Hannah Georgas, Said the Whale and ArtSpring theatre. 8 p.m. guitarist William Manx play Eupropean Living Arts on corner of Jackson United Church. 7:30 p.m. Advance Free Music & Munch recital of Aidan Knight perform together as a Gene Grooms, Paul Bram & folk/jazz/blues at Beaver Point Hall. and Hereford. Info: HYPERLINK tix at church offi ce. solo harp at All Saints. 12:10 p.m. collective at ArtSpring. 8 p.m. Dave Roland. 8 p.m. “mailto:alchemilivingarts@gmail. Music & Munch. Followed by optional lunch. Gene Grooms, Paul Bram & Dave At Shipstones. 7 p.m. Sunyata. At Shipstones. 7 p.m. com” [email protected] Ariane & Anais Nelles, Jose Live Music in the Vineyard. Roland. Cover Girl. Alan Miceli. Harbour House lounge. Tues. Delgado-Guevara and Shirley Every Wednesday with Harry Blues night at Moby’s. 8 p.m. At the Pub in Fulford. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bunyan perform for free recital at Warner & Friends at SS Vineyards. Simone & the Soul Intentions. Tom Hooper. Stephanie Rhodes. Tree House Cafe. 7 July 13 All Saints, 12:10 p.m. followed by 2 to 4 p.m. At the Pub in Fulford. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. optional lunch. Paul Mowbray. Billie Woods. Harbour House LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Live Music in the Vineyard. ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Sun. Live at Shipstones. 7 p.m. lounge. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Open Stage with David Every Wednesday with Harry Reading Rocks! Summer Open Mic. Silk. Live music from 2 to 4 p.m. Voice of Women’s 50th Anniversary. July 11 Jacquest. Warner & Friends at SS Vineyards. Reading Club: Readers Roar! Hosted by Stephanie Rhodes at The along with local wine and food Strawberry social and special drama LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Live at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 2 to 4 p.m. 10:30 a.m. at the library. For Local. 8 p.m. tastings at Salt Spring Vineyards presentation. United Church meadow. 10:30 p.m. Alfons Fear Trio. ACTIVITIES children ages 6-11. Owen Matheison & Gemma G. from noon to 5 p.m. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 GISS Volleyball Car Wash. Jazz at Moby’s. 7 p.m. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading to 10:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Support the GISS sr. girls’ volleyball Vaughn Fulford & the Folke Market in the Meadow. Club: Rock ‘n’ Roll Reading Lady Minto Hospital team at Country Grocer. 11 a.m. to 4 Fiendes. Tuesday farmers market runs next 10:30 a.m. at the library. For ACTIVITIES Foundation Putting Contest. p.m. Info: 250-653-9090. Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to to the SS United Church. 10 a.m. children ages 6-11. SS Local Trust Committee. Info/registration: www. Lady Minto Hospital Foundation 10:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Meets at ArtSpring at 10:30 a.m. ladymintofoundation.com or 250- Golf Tournament. The Barley Bros. 538-4845. Info/registration: At the Pub at Fulford. www.ladymintofoundation.com or Flora Scott Trio. 250-538-4845. Live in the Harbour House Lounge. Saturday Market in the Park. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Runs every Saturday in Centennial Park Jose Sanchez & Norris. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perform live at Salt Spring Vineyards. Weekly Saturday Night Market. 2 to 4 p.m.

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Since pioneer times people have found with a stiff white gauze, surrounded by a A series of 6x6 canvas blocks centres themselves drawn to Salt Spring as the loca- scattering of broken shells and small peb- mainly on business signage and includes tion to create a new life. bles from the beach. A tiny glass of fl owers a one-inch thumbnail photo of the larger While a solid core of families has resided can be seen inside, symbolizing the impor- image within the painted scene, suggest- here for generations and can trace a direct tance of one’s personal space regardless of ing a world contracting inwards. Is this the connection back to those early days, others its majesty. loneliness of the newcomer trying to fi t into are new arrivals who are connected more But a ceramic tea cup begs the ques- a small community? through spirit — of risk, adventure, and tion of whose dwelling this is, and where McConnell goes deep into her issues hope for a better, or at least different, path. that person is now. The installation reveals with the diptych series, which combines The island’s capacity to attract new Goodman’s ability to create a pleasing visu- abstracted Salt Spring images in the left dreamers and their own decisions to make al story that nevertheless has deeper ques- panels with scrawled poetry on the right. life here is the subject of three artists’ work tions at its roots. Her process involved looking back at her at Drift, the current Showcase Gallery exhi- Manning’s four-panel collage View takes journals and then creating the poetry based bition at ArtCraft. on a panoramic section of the Fulford-Gan- on the titles. Louise Goodman, Megan Manning and ges Road. She recreates sky, hills and lay- Like many others, her time on Salt Spring Gillian McConnell present their interpre- ers of vegetation in shades of dark purple, has been one of healing and regeneration, tations alongside poetry by George Sipos, mauve, blue and green. and in this work she tackles emotions stem- whose written work gives the show its At a distance, View is a lovely scene with ming from a failed marriage and even going name. nicely contrasting sections of colour. Closer back to childhood. At the show’s vernissage last Friday, up, the material used to create the scene is Lost Illusions, for example, combines Goodman explained her ceramic and mul- also relevant. Manning has taken fragments a realist corner of Mouat’s white siding timedia pieces look at Salt Spring as a very of her photos instead of other paper, with and green window frame with an abstract specifi c location as well as a microcosm of different sections made from images of for- pattern of avocado, azure, yellow-orange, the wider world. She described the island est, water, barnacles and beach scenes with smoky brown and black in the left panel. On as a place of healing, where many people bare feet. the right side the poem contains the lines come to discover themselves and start Manning presents a gently distorted ver- “Bubble burst/Endless thirst/for Mummy’s anew. sion of island life in a series of waterside hugs and kisses.” Goodman’s piece Form is the Habitat scenes as reflected in the sea. Primary Although her words are often dark, the of Life takes its title from a philosopher of colours are dominant in these digital imag- images are light and fresh, with background perception and its shape from a northwest es, with bright sky-blue water and red life panels variously in custard yellow, sea pacifi c sea shell. buoys and railings. green and white. McConnell believes there The large vessel, in soft white slip with Form is the Habitat of Life by Louise Good- The rippling of the images make forms is enough ugliness in the world without just the tiniest hint of peach, is bulbous at man is part of the current Showcase exhibit. and fi gures indistinct. adding to it purposefully, and even if art the base and spirals out at the rim like a The result is that instead of trying to doc- takes on dark subject matter it should have semi-opened rose. ument a specifi c scene, the images focus on the capacity to be uplifting. A fi ssure along the side leads to a smile- by the knowledge that such mollusks form elements of form, shape and colour. The Drift exhibition continues at ArtCraft shaped window, illuminating the inside their shells at the same time as they form This allows Manning to use photographs at Mahon Hall until July 15. when one looks down into the main open- themselves — the metaphor extends to to capture the island’s emotional rather ArtCraft, with work by numerous Gulf ing. island inhabitants creating their lives here than physical state. Islands artists and craftspeople, runs daily Goodman said the piece was inspired as they create their homes. McConnell presents fragmented imag- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sincere thanks to all individuals and business owners of the Gulf Islands who, in the last forty years, have helped us achieve the planting of our 1,000,000,000 (billionth) tree and our international expansion.

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JAM SESSION Crofton Hotel invites Salt Spring musicians to visit Sunday afternoon jam event

A new jam session is taking place at the refurbished Crofton Hotel and organizers are hoping Salt Spring musicians will participate. The jam sessions take place every Sunday between 2 and 6 p.m. Hotel owner Carol Andrews said that should make it easy for islanders to catch the ferry home, and with the hotel within walking distance from the Crofton ferry terminal, the trip couldn’t be easier. The hotel has recently been renovated and boasts an all-new professional stage and sound system. “We’re inviting Salt Spring musicians to show up with their instruments. I just know there’s PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY so many good artists over there,” Andrews said. ON STAGE: John Lefebvre and the Stonehouse Ravens perform a food bank beneﬁ t at ArtSpring Sunday.

MUSIC & MUNCH Memorable artspring.ca | 537-2102 Nelles family Headwater Thursday, July 15 | 7:00pm Tickets: $15.00 advance, $18.00 at the door, $5.00 youth players on tap

Hearing Headwater is like listening to the West Coast of Canada in song. Freewheeling, fierce, Flute, voice, piano and viola sentimental and sexy, this Vancouver quartet has earned its reputation as one of the finest acoustic roots groups around. A great outdoor concert on ArtSpring’s back patio, so bring a blanket or a performers on stage July 14 lawn chair. Music and Munch fans will remember the wonderful recital given last summer by the Nelles family, which showcased the talents of Ariane Nelles, her husband Sam and their musically gifted off- Wil Campa y Su Gran Union spring, of which there are nine. Friday, July 16 | 8:00pm Flautist Ariane is the daughter of islanders Bob and Josée Crossland, and her passion for music is Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door far-reaching. Her home is in Prince George, where she plays Two summers ago this high-energy Cuban band had you dancing in the seats till your feet second flute in the Prince George Symphony hurt and your eardrums throbbed with the sheer vigour of it all. Well, they’re back and as Orchestra, principal fl ute in a community orches- passionate as ever. The hottest Latin music you’ll hear anywhere, right here at ArtSpring. tra called the Northern Orchestra, and where she also teaches private lessons. The completion of her work for a bachelor’s degree in music brings her to Victoria this month, Third Salt Spring Chamber Music Festival from which a mere sidestep to visit her parents The festival has now become a tradition. A dozen or so of the brightest young classical musicians on Salt Spring will enable her to offer a concert at in Western Canada spend a week of intense training and practice with David Visentin (viola), Music and Munch on July 14. Hiroko Kagawa (violin), Kai Gleusteen (violin), Paula Kiffner (cello) and Catherine Ordronneau The whole family troupe is unable to be here (piano). The faculty will be augmented this year by other visiting professional musicians, and the this year; however, she will be joined on Wednes- week will culminate in three public concerts: day by her eldest daughter Anais Nelles and col- league Jose Delgado-Guevara. Originally from Costa Rica, Delgado-Guevara Wednesday July 21 | 8:00pm: Festival Orchestra and Special Guest Artists holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in perfor- Tickets: $15.00, $5.00 youth mance on viola. He has held various teaching and conducting posts throughout North America and two years WITH THE SUPPORT OF Thursday July 22 | 8:00pm: Festival Young Artists Chamber Concert ago was appointed concert master of the Prince Tickets: $15.00, $5.00 youth George Symphony Orchestra. He also teaches private lessons, Suzuki classes and plays with various ensembles in Prince Saturday July 24 | 8:00pm: Gala Faculty Concert George. Tickets: $17.50. $5.00 youth A few weeks ago he was appointed as the new director of the Prince George Conservatory of Plan to attend all three concerts and be a part of a growing festival of extraordinary talent. Not Music. only that, but we have a special price of $36.00 if you buy tickets to all three concerts at once. This will be his fi rst visit to Salt Spring and the pleasures of the All Saints venue, where he will be playing such lovely works as the Meditation from Thais as well as a duet with Ariane. Yaron Kohlberg Anais is currently studying voice at Kwantlen Tuesday, July 27 | 8:00pm University with Gail Suderman. She hopes to Tickets: $17.50, $5.00 youth transfer to another B.C. university to complete her music degree in a few years’ time. Anais has been blessed with a beautiful col- Yaron Kohlberg is one of Israel’s leading young pianists, the winner of prestigious international oratura voice and will be singing lieder as well as prizes and a soloist in demand around the world. In early July he will be playing at the Ravinia some voice and instrumental duets. Festival near Chicago and we have persuaded him to visit Salt Spring to treat us to the all- Salt Spring’s own well-known pianist Shirley Chopin recital he will be presenting in Warsaw this fall. Bunyan, whose fi ngers are in many of the island’s musical pies, will be adding her talents to Wednes- day’s recital as accompanist to Ariane and friends.

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SUMMER FUN Kids gain farm literacy at creative Foxglove camp Arts, games and culinary activities also in the mix

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Parents looking for a fun and educational program for the kids this summer will fi nd both components at Fox- glove Farm’s day camp. The full farm experience is on offer from July 26 to 30 for children ages seven to 12 at the Farm, Arts & Culinary Camp for Kids, where activities promote an understanding of the process that brings real food to the table. Hands-on learning opportunities take place alongside games, art projects and journalling. Organizers say kids who are comfortable in the garden will be just as interested as those who don’t have access to one, with learning activities and fun being equal parts of the program. Camp coordinator Paula Hesje explained successive crops give kids the chance to see different stages of the planting cycle, while the farm’s bordering forest and mountain terrain provides other learning opportunities. “We’re getting kids connected and aware of what’s happening in the natural environment and the farm environment. Kids like to explore and have fun and there’s so much potential for that on the farm,” Hesje said. And even for kids who live on Salt Spring, the camp’s particulars make it seem a world apart that is theirs to discover. “For kids it’s a long drive up Mount Maxwell and the farm is 120 acres so it’s a huge tract of land,” Hesje noted. Participants in the one-week camp will fi ll each morning with farming activities. They’ll learn to make a compost oven and bake apples in it, plant seeds, harvest strawber- PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE ries, dig potatoes and gather eggs. Eliot Coleman, an author and organic farmer with more than 40 years of experience from Harborside, Maine, leads a Lunchtime will be spent helping chef Ken Brudner pre- four-season farming workshop at Mount Maxwell Road’s Foxglove Farm last month. From July 26-30, the farm hosts a pare the food they’ll eat, with plenty of fresh farm ingre- camp for kids. dients, of course. Afternoons will feature games and art activities led by Tracy Harrison, who is returning to the camp after teaching at its inaugural session last year. urban centres — a lot of them don’t know where their food Under her guidance, kids will contribute to an installa- “ . . . a lot of them don’t know where their food comes from, or about all the work you have to do looking tion of farm-related tiles on site with clay tiles they’ll make after a chicken to get one egg.” themselves. They’ll learn to make “egg heads” and other “It’s a great opportunity for parents to come to Salt multimedia craft projects and record their experiences in comes from, or about all the work you have to Spring as well, knowing their children are involved in this journals. really full experience that Salt Spring has to offer so richly,” “I think it’s a really fulfi lling experience for children,” do looking after a chicken to get one egg.” she added. Harrison said. “They get the opportunity to work with all Building consciousness of the importance of protecting kinds of materials, to broaden their art skills and problem- TRACY HARRISON our food source is a society-wide benefi t, and hopefully the solving skills. I think creativity can really help kids build camp will even inspire some future farmers. But the main Art teacher confi dence and self-esteem.” goal is providing real down-to-earth fun. Harrison said kids of all backgrounds enjoy the camp lot about planting and growing. Registration for the camp closes July 18. Call 250-537- because they all love getting dirty and “mucking around.” “I think the camp is really great for building agricultural 1989 or visit www.foxglovefarmbc.ca/programs/registra- And even kids with ample experience in nature will learn a literacy,” Harrison said. “So it’s really great for kids from tion/.

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I heard BC Ferries is successful, the ser- concentrating on the Cooking up going to have wireless vice will then be routes of longer dura- literacy internet on their ferries added to other major Amy tion and higher passen- WEEKENDER www.gulfislands.net soon. Will Salt Spring routes connecting Geddes ger counts.” routes be getting it too? Vancouver Island to Marshall does offer a the Lower Mainland: small glimmer of hope — S.M., Salt Spring Departure Bay to Y O U ASKED to serial laptop and free at the following locations: Island Horseshoe Bay and READ THE BLOG AT WWW.GULFISLANDS.NET/WORDPRESS handheld device users, Duke Point to Tsaw- however. Admiral’s Meadowbrook wassen. “While the service “Eventually we may Apple Photo Morningside-Fulford Minor routes, such will be free to custom- expand Wi-Fi to the Barb’s Buns NE Fitness as those serving Salt ers,” Marshall says, “the minor routes in the B-Side Raven St. Market Café Spring, are not on implementation does future,” she says, but can- Calvin’s ReMax the soon-to-be-WiFi- come at a cost to BC not specify exactly when Chamber Ofﬁ ce Royal LePage friendly list as of yet. Ferries. As such, we are that might happen. Core Inn Rock Salt Creekhouse Rendezvous Café Dagwoods Senior’s Centre Embe Bakery Seabreeze Motel Fulford Inn Seaside Fish & Chip Spirit of Salt Spring Fulford Ferry Salt Spring Coffee Co. Golf Course Salt Spring Books GISS Salt Spring Inn The Spirit of Salt Spring Greenwoods Salt Spring Physio Golden Island Sears is a regular feature GVM Shipstones in the Driftwood Hospital Skin Sensations Harbour Foods Sports Traders BC Ferries recently for local businesses announced that start- and organizations to Harbour House Studio One Hotel The Local ing in July they will publicize charitable offer wireless internet Harlan’s The Fritz (Wi-Fi) on the ships donations. Home Hardware Thrifty’s servicing the Swartz First-come, first-served Island Savings TJ Beans Bay-Tsawwassen route The 2010 Spirit Award winner for the Big basis as space permits. Island Star Video Transitions as well as at the two ter- Bike for Heart & Stroke on Salt Spring was Jana’s Bakery Uptown Pizza minals. the Akerman Group Hotwheels, who raised Call Peter for details. Library Uniglobe It is only a “pilot over $3,400 of the $17,000 total. Thanks Love My Kitchen Vesuvius Store launch” of the tech- also to teams from Country Grocer, Island Long Harbour Vesuvius Ferry Terminal on Board nology, according to Savings Credit Union, Living Strong, Local '5,&)3,!.$3 BC Ferries spokes- Marketplace Cafe Vesuvius Ferry Heroes, North End Fitness, Phantom Bike, $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% person Deborah Mar- Salt Spring Contractors and Thrifty Foods. Moby’s Terminal shall, who explains 328 Lower Ganges Rd that once deemed 537-9933 B12 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

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Villa Annual Outdoor Picnic is one of the most dynamic and Catherine Ordronneau In early July he will be B.C.-based Jeremy Fisher, Show. A unique opportunity 13-piece Latin orchestras (piano). playing at the Ravinia Fes- ‘Transitions’ Thrift Store Said the Whale, Hannah to see a show outside on from Havana. • Thursday, July 22, 8 p.m. tival near Chicago and we #1-144 McPhillips Ave. Georgas and Aidan Knight the back lawn of ArtSpring’s They have been acclaimed — SS Chamber Music Festi- have persuaded him to visit have come together with a patio. nationally and internation- val Young Artists Concert. Salt Spring to treat us to the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK salute to the environment Pack up your lawn chairs ally since their debut in 2004. 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People attending the exhibit BC Ministry of Community Services acts that make up The Mala- ter is a delightful, ener- sity and vitality that Cuban • Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m. by Friday, July 30 will have a hat Revue all share a love of gized new grass, country, music has to offer. — SS Chamber Music Festi- chance to win $100 toward Canadiana, drawing inspi- folk band. The vocals are • Sunday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. val Gala Faculty Concert. the purchase of any paint- ration from their homeland sweet and the songwriting — Fiddleworks Instructors’ David Visentin’s ensem- ing, and to vote on Best of and featuring local imagery is strong. Showcase. ble (Catherine Ordronneau Show. Judy Nurse, chair of Photos are available in their lyrics. • Thursday, July 15 to Sat- Everyone is invited to join piano, Kai Gleusteen (vio- the show committee, says; “I • Friday, July 9, 8 p.m.— urday, July 17 — 10th Annu- us for a wonderful evening lin), Hiroko Kagawa (violin), am always intrigued by how for purchase @ our on-line The White Dogs of Texas. al ArtSpring Treasure Fair. of world class folk music, Paula Kiffner (cello) and the guild shows come across Runaway Stage presents: Up, Up, and Away, Take it song and dance featuring David Visentin (viola) has as wonderful, eclectic but Vaughn Fulford in The White Away! The Treasure Fair is many of Canada’s top musi- been the classical music cohesive displays, even photostore Dogs of Texas. “Welcome to ArtSpring’s major fundrais- cians and performers col- highlight of ArtSpring’s sum- though the work by mem- the country music crusade!” ing event and all proceeds laborating on one stage. The mer programming for many bers is so diverse.” gulfi slandsdriftwood.com His band has left him go directly to the operat- concert kicks off the ﬁ rst of years. These superb musi- Opening reception is on and the wrong song keeps ing costs of the organiza- two Salt Spring Island Fiddle cians who pursue interna- Saturday, July 24 from 5 to coming out, but Huston is tion. Bargains galore in the Camps. tional performing careers 7 p.m.

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Salt Spring Island Community Services 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-9971 www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE * Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and Rod Bailey, left, and Merv Walde demonstrate a thrashing machine (rebuilt by Bailey) families. at last Sunday’s Museum Heritage Day, which was held at the Farmers’ Institute. * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is free and confi dential. * Family Place: Paddle and Play, Tues 10–1, July 6-Aug 31, Lakeside Gardens,1450 North End Rd., Rug Huggers, Fri 10-1 (light lunch), Dad ‘n Mary Tanti spins dog hair inside the Farm- MUSEUM HERITAGE DAY Me, Sat. 8:30–10 ers’ Institute. * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30-9:30 pm. Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 At left, * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Rebecca 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. Mah churns * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. butter and, * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady below, Bryn Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Finer gives a Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. demonstra- tion in the blacksmith- ing area. FALL FAIR FFOCUS Rabbits and Cavy at the Fair Every year there’s a variety of rabbits entered in Section 24. There are classes for purebreed rabbits and separate classes for mixed breed rabbits. In the purebreed classes, participants do not have to present registration papers; the owner’s assurance of purebred status is considered adequate. There’s a class for doe and litter, and there are two pet classes where breed is unimportant and evidence of good care and Linda Frost uses dandelion and willow to create handling is judged. Spayed and neutered natural dyes. rabbits are welcome in the pet classes, although it is not a requirement. One pet class is for ‘juniors’ – that is, the owner is a junior; and there’s one Pet class for rabbits DERRICK LUNDY PHOTOS owned by adults. See the Fall Fair catalogue for details of the diɱ erent classes. The other part of Section 24 is for ‘cavies,’ ANNIVERSARY which is the technical name for guinea pigs. Like rabbits, guinea pigs also come in a Who reads us? wide range of colours and fur types. These Strawberry social and some drama popular pets always attract their share 88% of Islanders read the of attention from fairgoers. The Fall Fair Driftwood each week. fair! at the you See catalogue outlines the classes for guinea mark VOW’s 50th anni celebration pigs, and oɱ ers details about housing and -Combase survey feeding while at the fair. Set for United Church Church meadow in Ganges.The The strawberry social prom- Life of Muriel Duckworth is a ises a lavish, home-baked straw- meadow on Saturday one-woman drama written and berry shortcake featuring local performed by Margaret Murphy, fruit, accompanies by an array Local members of the Voice of a professional storyteller aided of hot and cold beverages. Women group celebrate VOW’s by two musicians, Joan Wallace The event runs from 2:30 to Solar Heat with 50th anniversary on Saturday, and Barry Hall. 4:30 p.m. If it rains, the celebra- July 10. Duckworth was one of the tion will move into the church. Mike Cherry Featured will be a dramatic founders of National VOW, Further details are available from Euro style program of jazz, presentation accompanied by a which has offi cial NGO status at Marion Pape at 250-537-4567 or strawberry social in the United the United Nations. Maggie Schubart at 250-537-9804. acid-jazz, soul, neo-soul & lounge, both current and BRIDGE TRICKS vintage with an emphasis on indie artists; exclusive UK Regulars missing in action during solstice night soul pre-releases and plenty Laundry and Retallack that longest day of the year. and Jennifer Quick came out on of in-house custom jazz George Laundry and Paul top this time, with George Laun- end up in fi rst place Retallack were fi rst among those dry and Paul Retallack in second remixes too! Lunch never who defied the superstitions, place. sounded so tasty! BY JILL EVANS with Prem Margolese and Jeff Ian Thomas and Zelly Taylor DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Bell coming second. Blanche were third, with Isabelle Rich- Friday starting at Were some of the bridge regu- Poborsa and Terry Wilkinson ardson and Jean Elder occupy- lars leaping over bonfi res to scare were in third place, and the rest ing the fourth spot. 12:00 pm away evil spirits or decorating may have felt they were chasing As the summer days get short- their houses with greenery for will-o-the-wisps after all. er but warmer, those who would good luck as many do elsewhere By June 28 the spirits must like information about these CFSI 107.9 FM for various versions of the sum- have been assuaged, because sessions can contact George Salt Spring Radio mer solstice celebrations? There there was a more normal five Laundry at 250-653-9095 or pas- were only four tables on June 21, and a half tables. Gillian Mouat [email protected]. Listen online at www.cfsi-fm.com B14 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD your island

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Just sure it is, and I’m going Email [email protected] or write your question below & drop but I’m not being too gurus have been push- fi ve to 10 per cent of the to look at other prod- off at the Driftwood office. hard on myself for not ing CFLs. Friends and energy they use pro- ucts. But when I think taking instant action. neighbours have said duces light. The rest of of all the energy these Your question: That’s just the way I as a point of pride, it, 90-95 per cent, gen- things can save, it seems make decisions: slow- “We’ve changed our erates heat. The metal like a no brainer. I’m ly and, I like to think, light bulbs.” And coun- filament in a regular going to change over carefully. I’ll get to it, tries like England and bulb can reach a tem- completely. Only when really I will. Australia have set up perature of, wait for it, the old ones burn out, The experience left national programs to 2,300 degrees Celsius. of course. me thinking about other phase out incandes- Pretty crazy, eh? ways to save energy and cents. Rebelliously, CFLs get it right: they Next month: How create fewer greenhouse I vowed to stockpile make mostly light, not close can I get to the name & island: gases at home — some these bad bulbs in my heat. On average, a 100-mile diet? (i.e. Jane Doe, Salt Spring Island) of which I started doing basement lest they dis- fluorescent bulb uses in past years as I began to appear altogether. about 75 per cent less think about my personal Sounds like some- energy to produce the responsibility to reduce thing an oil company same amount of light CONTACT ERIN JORY my carbon footprint. So, might do with its out- as an equivalent incan- 250-537-9933 a few pats on the back for dated products eh? 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