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THIS 'EEK'S INSERTS • Ganges • Thrifty Foods Village • White Glove Shot frred, massive search ensues Market By DEBBIE WILUS Point Road during the inci­ Patterson noticed three men Patterson. "I described him to accused - had gone to the Staff Writer dent. causing a disturbance behind the officer when he picked up wharf and was carrying a INSIDE Salt Spring man Jeremy Lee Mathis, 23, appeared in Patterson's Store by taking the a large block of wood and walking stick that was about Mathis has been charged with court on Monday after an lid off his septic tank. heaved it at me." an inch and a half thick in assault with a weapon after altercation in Fulford that saw When he asked them to The other two men went to diameter, said Patterson. SECTION • People two RCMP officers were an RCMP officer hit with a leave, they went to Patterson's the feny and were questioned "The constable told him •Arts attacked in a bizarre incident wooden stick and a police property next door and began when Cst. Paul Ellis arrived at three times to put the stick • T.V. listings that resulted in an eight-hour vehicle rammed head-on, rifling through a trunk. approximately 11:45 a.m., said down and he wanted the offi­ • Classifieds south--end search Friday. according to an RCMP press "At that point I decided Patterson. cer to have a cookie. The offi­ • What's On One shot was fired by an release. these guys weren't getting the "They were very apologet­ cer was walking toward him • Visitor officer through the accused's The incident began at about message, so that's when the ic;' he said. vehicle windshield on Beaver 11 :20 a.m. when Bruce RCMP were called," said The third man - the RCMP INCIDENT A2

Arlene for Mortgages Theft 537-4090 victim -.- livid A Salt Spring victim of a weekend vehicle theft wants something positive to come out of the incident. At 6 a.m. Sunday, ex Carolyn Campbell w as Arts ...... Bl called by Salt Spring RCMP Classifieds .. _. .. BlS and informed that her Crosswords .. .. . B20 totalled 1989 Ford truck had Editorials .. -...... A6 been found at Bader' s Horoscope .... . B20 Beach. Letters ...... A7 A Mount Erskine resident had heard a ruckus and Salt Spring Visitor .B9 reported it to police, who Sports ...... Al 4 investigated and towed the TV Listings ...... B7 vehicle from the beach not What's On ...... blO long before the incoming tide would have inflicted further damage. Her truck was locked and parked at the top of Rainbow Road on private property on Saturday night. T he keys were in another vehicle at the bottom of a steep driveway, and ferry tickets, cash a nd several CDs were stolen from that BRIDE RIDE: Bride Jazzi Tinsley rides through Ganges in style to her wedding with Chris Griffiths car. Saturday. She is accompanied by her father John Tinsley beside her, stepfather Andrew Currie, and driver Campbell, who knows many island teens through and friend Carla Lalonde. PhotobyDerrdlundy THEFT A2 Search for 'Vern' highlights auxiliary work By GAIL SJUBERG for help. Unit 25 volunteers on Salt draft Change Initiative Report bers - Phil Grange, Tony Staff Writer Gulf Islands communities Spring, Pender and Galiano containing that item would not Meek, Brian Wolfe-Milner It's going to be sunny Gulf Islands boating carries and their visitors are lucky. islands "co-crew" with the result in a Ganges base move. and Rob Zuk - are trained and hot this week an image of decadent leisure, They've got a Canadian Coast professional Ganges base staff. (See separate story.) coxswains who can be in but the water's calm surface is Guard (CCG) base, six paid Following a March 2003 Most coastal communities charge of the RHI vessels. with temperatures up crew members, two dedicated federal government study rec­ to 26 C (today) deceiving. don't have a professional coast Ganges' 20-member auxil­ Reefs, rocks and floating boats in Ganges Harbour - ommending moving the guard crew, but are served by iary is a stable, well-organized Wednesday. A few logs are like ocean-planted the Skua and Ganges I - and Ganges Coast Guard station to volunteer auxiliaries with ded­ group that has achieved a high clouds are in the fore­ landrnines; Ganges Harbour the Nu-to-Yu II on Pender Sidney, that arrangement was icated boats. Some auxiliary standard of training, and the cast for Friday and invites regular aquatic traffic Island, operated by Canadian in jeopardy. units also use boats owned by co-crew system works won­ Saturday. Lows down jams; and operator error or Coast Guard Auxiliary But Terry Tebb, regional private individuals, but that is derfully well, said Unit 25 to 12 on Thursday. inexperience, or mechanical (CCGA) Unit 25 members director of coast guard opera­ not the case on Salt Spring. mishaps can all prompt calls there. tions, told the Driftwood the Four Ganges CCGA mem- COAST GUARD A3

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THEFT: Victim's life affected IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? From Page A1 Contamination can occur without violated by the trespass and least one individual would "There are lots who her work with emotionally changes in colour or taste. and behaviourly challenged theft, said Campbell. have to be injured - due to choose not to do this," she "I want everyone to think the damage sustained by the said. youth, wants those involved $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours vehicle - which should also At the same time, when to realize the effects of what about that. That's what it Be Safe • Test Annually! they have done with the costs me and that's what it prompt questions, she said. some youths behave badly, it hope of deterring them from costs the community." While Campbell describes unfairly reflects on others. making the same bad choice , Campbell feels island herself as a "huge advocate For teens who complain again. crime could be reduced if for youth" and a fan of that adults don't like them, "You cost me my holi­ people "kept their eyes restorative justice, she does she said, "This is why they LABS don't like you." l'fts day; you cost me my jobs; open," reported suspicious not want to see it applied in and you inconvenienced my actions or, in some cases, this case. If anybody is offered free 2062 Henry Avenue W. Sidney, B.C. VSL 1Y5 clients," she said as if confronted individuals. As "They just messed with ferry tickets, inherits a huge 656·1334 speaking directly to the an example, she said, youths someone who supports number of CDs, sees a thieves. "I want to list the trying to sell any item should them," she said, "and some­ "Carolyn" keychain with a consequences of what you be asked to explain specifi­ one with a really big mouth." brass tag and green writing, did to me." cally where it came from Campbell said she is tired or has any information about Having no transportation and not accept what might of the expressed attitude that this incident, Campbell interrupts her ability to carry sound like bogus stories. "they're just teenagers" and advises them to call the Salt out one of her sources of When it comes to the so lousy behaviour should be Spring RCMP at 537-5555 employment - providing weekend's truck incident, at accepted. or herself at 653-0053. cleaning services to private homes. Because loss from theft is not included in "basic" ICBC coverage,' she will have to replace the truck without help from insurance money. She lives far from town and so won't be able to help the teens she does on a regu­ lar basis. She had intended to take a vacation soon, but will now have to spend that money on buying a new vehicle. If the truck had been left unlocked with the keys inside, she would have been Pacific Standard Time - measured in feet less upset, she said, but Depart Ganges sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. there was too much pre­ 7:45am Mon-Fri, 12:50pm Daily, 9:3oam Sat, 5:45pm Suri-Fri. JULY 0655 3.6 27 0105 9.8 meditation involved. The ONE WAY 23 1555 8.9 su 0925 1.6 Depart Vancouver PLUS GST WE 1755 8.9 1815 10.5 perpetrators had to take a 7:15am Mon-Fri, 12:15pm Daily, g:ooam Sat, 5:15pm Sun-Fri. 2310 9.8 2250 9.5 long walk down the drive­ 24 0735 3.0 28 0150 way to first rob the property TH 1640 9.5 MO 1005 owners' car, which was TO VANCOUVER AIRPORT Effective Apr. 7 · Sept. 28, 2003 1945 9.5 1845 located right near their Depart Ganges 2340 9.8 2315 house. 7:4oam Mon-Fri, 6:15pm Daily, 9:3oam Sat-Sun 0810 2.3 29 0240 1715 10.2 1045 They also spent time Depart Vancouver AirP.ort ONE WAY TU determining - or somehow 7:1oam Mon -Fri , 5:45pm Datly, g:ooam Sat-Sun $69 PLUS GST 2120 9.5 1910 2345 knew - that the keys hid: den in the car belonged to 30 0330 or WE 1120 the truck owner. 1-&oo-665-0212 250-537-5525 1930 The property owner and . . . gulf queen prtnce h b . vanCOUVer VIC!Orla nana1m0. m,~ www. ar our-a1r.com family members were also 1slands charlottes rupert ~ \.lULr I~LJ-\I~U~ Ul'\lr I VVUUU NEW SBE A T WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 "'A3 Clock stolen, pool vandalized Salt Spring's swim club is · Saturday morning and the Raddysh said. "They must one of the losers after van­ pool operated as normal that have loaded it into a car." dals and thieves broke into day. He also noted that both Shelby Pool on both Friday In a repeat performance public washrooms at the and Saturday night. Saturday night, vandals pool were vandalized earlier Saturday night's "revelry" again entered the pool area, this year. resulted in the theft of the this time ripping off all the The incidents are under club's specialty clock used signs in the area and throw­ police investigation, and in by swimmers during prac­ ing them into the pool. the meantime, swim club tice sessions. The clock, which had members are gearing up for "They physically ripped it been bolted to the railing, regional and provincial Coast guard vessels line up prior to a rescue exercise off the railing," said Jim was tom right off. championships without a Raddysh, who runs the pool "It's really heavy," practice clock. for Leisure Aquatics and is COAST GUARD: Rescue drill also a member of the swim From Page A1 club executive. "I don't know what they can do with Yi'llt$ b~~amfltea h leader Mandy Spottiswoode. return to Bedwell Harbour at rescue crew safety must be it." on Salt Sp;ring !fland'~ "Our training involves 1900 hrs., but at 2000 hrs. a incredibly fierce challenges. On Friday night, vandals ··wi- .xw~:::: working with the profession­ message came in from another If it seemed like it took a jumped the fence and threw ,.,,.,.,,,.,.. si7~9355 als, and we aspire to them," boater, who had spoken with long time to track down Vern, "everything that wasn't she said. ''We're out there with Vern after his boat hit a rock who had been cleverly hidden nailed down" into the pool. them and we absorb every­ and started to take on water. by some guys on the Ganges I, That included beer bot­ thing." While two of the Sidney it didn't, really. tles, life saving rings, foam In 2002, Ganges Coast lifeboat guys have ample A real ''Vern" scenario, said noodles and lane ropes. Goodbye, Guard crews attended 135 experience and barely flinch at Kyle, would have kept crews The vandals also attempt­ incidents, with the auxiliary the massive assignment - out until between 5 and 6 a.m. ed to pull the sink out of the involved in 29. Forty-four peo­ especially since it hasn't been the next morning. women's washroom, and Lorraine ple were assisted and 14 lives given directly to them - our "In real life what were the parks and rec staff member saved. This year has been even volunteer commander is clear­ chances of finding this guy Martin Milner was called in busier, said Spottiswoode. ly experiencing a wee bit of before he expired?" asks Kyle. at 2 a.m. to shut off the After 12 years in In order to be ready for any­ stress, as one would expect in "Slim" is the answer. water. thing, last Thursday night a a real-life situation. Because sea rescue services Staff cleaned it up the Driftwood major rescue exercise was Oak Bay is sent off to cir­ would be less in· demand if Production conducted in waters south-east cumnavigate Forrest Island boaters were optimally educat­ of Salt Spring, with Ganges and do a shoreline search; the ed and never made mistakes, Department, Coast Guard officer Ian Kyle Nu-to-Yu II does the same on the evening scenario points to Coast Lorraine Sullivan setting the scene. Domville, while the Hardy another of the auxiliary's Kyle piloted the Moorhen searches the rocky Greig major roles - promoting has decided it's - the old rigid hull inflatable Island area and Hayes sets off boating safety, along with reg­ (RHI) temporarily replacing to scour Brethour. Ganges I ular CCG members. In the guard time for a the much-loved Skua - giv­ sets out a data marker. past two years, those activities change. ing auxiliary members and a Searching with binoculars have really taken off, with Driftwood tag-along a dramat­ and sharp eyes goes on for a safety sessions conducted with stays ic taste of its acrobatic abili­ couple of hours, with boaters island grades 4-5 classes, We'd like to thank Lorraine for the years · periodically shutting off along with a PFD inspection ties. A federal government of dedication she put into designing and It made one wonder who engines, shouting and listening program. report recommendation to bails out coast guard crews in for Vern to respond. Boating safety and auxiliary move the Ganges Coast creating award-winning display adver­ distress. The Moorhen crew even training videos are being creat­ Guard (CG) station to tising. We are going to miss her cheerful "You don't need to worry;' knows what side of which ed thanks to the filming skills Sidney will not be imple­ said Paul Reynolds, another island Vern the blue-coveralled of auxiliary member Amarah mented, says the regional smile, her sense of humour and her coast guard officer who was a dummy has been planted on Gabriel, and power boat oper­ director of CG operations. infectious laugh. regular laugh a minute, ''We and gets serious about finding ator card courses and exams Terry Tebb told the hate water:• him as the day's light begins to are now done by local unit Driftwood July 14 that the We wish her all the best in her future Gradually the regional aux­ dwindle. members. draft Change Initiative adventures. iliary team assembles, creating But Hayes Responder Gabriel also heads the Gulf Report on CG locations, an unusual conglomeration of comes up the winner, finding Islands Marine Rescue issued in March, may have floating rubber and orange Vern safe on shore in a SoCiety, which is Unit 25's given people the impres­ CCGA-issue suits: Pender's . Moresby Island bay. fundraising arm. With expen­ sion a move was recom­ II, sive equipment to purchase Nu-to-Yu part of CCGA Jokes have spun fast and mended, but that it actually Unit 25; the Unit 36 Sidney thick throughout the evening, and RHI boats running in the confirmed existing area CG crew with its spiffy new boat; so it's hard not to laugh when $100,000 range, a fair bit of coverage was appropriate. Hayes Responder and the a tongue-in-cheek voice money is required. The study indicated Hardy from Mill Bay; Unit 33 comes across the radio to Uniforms are also now part Ganges crews responded to Oak Bay Sea Rescue; and the describe the dummy's appear­ of the unit's look, and many incidents. within the pre­ Moorhen and Ganges I from ance. islanders may have seen their Salt Spring. "He looks pretty blue and friends "dressed the part" scribed one-hour limit in ClASSIFIED HOTliNE: Tonight the exercise is a lit­ he has orange hands - and around town. all but two cases in the last tie more intense than usual. he's not responding." ''We are very committed to five years, which "suggests 531-9933 Kyle puts a Sidney volunteer A couple of things strike me being community volunteers;• the station .is prQperly in the on-scene commander after watching the evening said Spottiswoode. located," he said. position. That means he has to unfold. First, except for other Volunteer auxiliary mem­ "The original idea had task the six other crews in a boats and birds that zoom bers are an invaluable been to move the station to search for a boater named through the area, everything resource, but she stressed they Sidney, but when you look "Vern." else distinguishes itself only as cannot replace professional at how well the station has Simple, right? Oh yeah. greenish island, rocky island personnel. been able to respond, it The Moorhen takes the or ocean, meaning it's no easy "[The pros] do it every day does not support moving Rescue Coordination Centre feat to find things out there. and they are amazing," she the station." role by giving out the call Secondly, July 17 was a pic­ said. ''There isn't a situation details. ture-perfect summer evening. where they can't figure out A 30-year-old man named So many incidents needing how to deal with it." Vern was fishing at Forrest coast guard response occur in For more information about HILLSIDE Island in his 14-foot aluminum storms and in the dark, when the local auxiliary, call open boat. He was due to navigating and maintaining Spottiswoode at 537-1283. LANDSCAPE GRAVEL MART Est. 1981 New to the bland: Looking to buy or build but caught in the rental crunch? Wondering whether to ship your household furniture before you get fully settled?

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"~~ SAM ANDERSON Islffild's first married gays 'ecstatic' f'"' I:',. A P P L I A N C E R E P A I R step in recent weeks, the By GAIL SJUBERG Prompt, Reliable and Professional Service r~ W8tn!Qty "* Staff Writer province could become a on all Makes and Models, Large or Small .. MIELE, Many gay Salt Spring "destination" spot for gay Hot Water Tank, Appliance & Pump Installation SUBZERO, couples wanting to marry. l:lQ$CI;f. ASKO couples have been through ot.'I'RAUNE "wedding" ceremonies to Kelley's sister and her THER.IIIIADOR, make public commitments female partner live in GAGGANEAU to each other, but Louise California and intend to tpACOR. DCS & \?KING Coutu and Penny Bray are celebrate the 21st year of the first to become legally their relationship by being married. married in Canada next Salt Spring marriage com­ year. missioner Liz Anderson The two also have a conducted the ceremony daughter and feel legal mar­ et cetera is for sale! Friday at the Interfaith riage would be important to Chapel on the University of her. Yes, Dawn is retiring. Victoria campus. Redefining the notion of Coutu and Bray had a "family" also flows from Opportunity Knocks! wonderful commitment ser­ the legal and social Want to be an integral part of our community? Dawn is retiring, and vice in a church 11 years changes. "et cetera" is for sale! Take advantage of this once,in-a-lifetime ago, but felt it was important " [The song] We are chance to take over a business that has been in our community for to go through the officially­ Family is an anthem for the over 30 years, has raised several children and employed over 30 gay community," said people. Salt Spring Book & Stationery (etcetera) is a part of island recognized process now. life. It is where friends meet and share concerns over island issues "We are ecstatic," said Louise Coutu, Penny Bray Kelley, "because we really do build extensive lifelong and leave messages for one another. Many have come to view this Coutu. "People don't realize store as their own personal office, staffed with knowledgeable and what this law means to us Caffyn Kelley is president gay community and a vali­ support networks that are helpful assistants. If you wish to be an - we are part of society of GLOSSI - Gays and dation of gay relationships. communal kinship systems active member in this community, and now." Lesbians of Salt Spring "It says gay love is just as that go way beyond 'the get paid for your time, you really want to Coutu said she and Bray Island - and offered her important and respected as couple.' investigate owning this store. Call £?awn ,.... ~-:~.. -- .. ~ are private people, but were personal opinion on the straight love," said Turner. Coutu also stressed that . "·. ~ · ...:~~ at 537,1045. willing to talk about their "profound shift" represented "The more love and commit­ she and Bray form a "fami­ -r; - ~ : ~'?•/ marriage for the sake of by the marriage change. ment we have in the world ly" together. :...~)~ . : young gay people and how "Everyone has different the better it is." "Gay people have rede­ ee~ fined the family in their ~<· ---~~ (Salt Spring Book & Stationery) they view themselves. thoughts about it," said "If some churches don't I ·. • , ~~'~ - .,1- "This is going to elimi­ Kelley. "One couple I know want to take part in this, then own way that might be of Upper Ganges Centre • 334 Lower Ganges Road nate the negative and create that celebrated with a mar­ that is their option." some interest to non-gay Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:30 I Sat. 11-5 Ph. & Fax 537-5115 more of a positive thing for riage ceremony - and ritual Kelley feels legal changes people," said Kelley. young people in the future," is really important to them preceding the marriage sanc­ It's even been suggested said Coutu. - plan to be remarried and tion - such as provincial that "gays might age more SUNNY, SPACIOUS, LIKE NEW When straight people ask affirm their relationship that and federal changes in the positively than others why having the right to way, and that might be an definition of a spouse to because of the extensive marry is considered so option for (my partner and I) include same-sex partners kinship system we have, so important, said Coutu, she at some time but it didn't - had more significance. that we kind of look after replies that gay people are feel like a super relevant Those meant she could be each other in sickness and just like straight people who thing for us at the moment." beside her life partner of 17 in health." desire that kind of commit­ "I also know a very com­ years if she was seriously These days, most marry­ ment. mitted couple who is injured or dying in the hos­ ing couples don' t use the "It really does make a dif­ opposed to the idea of mar­ pital, and set out their finan­ "in sickness and in health" ference when you say those riage in that they feel they cial status in the event that phrase in their wedding vows to your partner," said are trying to define a new one of them died. vows, said Anderson. Exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse: bright kitchen , oak Coutu. "Commitment can way of being in a relation­ Coutu noted how terrible However, any words gay cabinets, gas fireplace, central vac, air exchange, attached garage actually hold you together ship," said Kelley. it was for a friend who was couples now choose to state & more. Quiet end unit. Walk to town and beaches. when you say those words Bill Turner, GLOSSI vice­ not granted any rights when in front of a B.C. marriage $259,000 in a chapel. I found it makes president, has also been in a his partner died, with the commissioner or minister a huge difference." long-term, committed rela­ man's family taking over will have the same effect as TOM NAVRATIL (250) 537·5515 "I'm happy," said tionship and is personally and not allowing her friend those spoken by straight Royal Lepage Salt Spring Realty Anderson Tuesday. "I was happy with the legal change, to even attend the memorial couples. More photos at www.saltspringhomes.com very excited for Louise and noting it' s a source of service. Penny to be married." greater self-esteem for the With B.C. making the big

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NATURAL GOODNESS Salt Spring Skatepark RCMP behind us," said .. Society members accepted parent and society board their first big cash donation member Bruce Ruddell. for the new Kanaka Road "They know the statistics EMbE BAkERy skatepark project last week. that when a skatepark is .,·r ) "' . ~ RCMP district officer built the young people are Rick Betker, Sgt. Mike using it. We have every­ Giles and Corp. Dave body on our side." Voller presented the society The $5,000 came from ommend possible recipients the design of the park, and bers feel confident the with a $5,000 cheque on the Mounted Police for the MPF money, and it other donations cover recent dispute over whether We are now open summer Thursday. Foundation (MPF), which was Voller who initiated the upkeep of the current the Kanaka Road land will hours until Oct. 12 Micah Booy, Adam manages the royalties from process for the Kanaka makeshift site on the closed be donated to the society Mon.-Sat. 4:30am-6:00 pm Ruddell, Remy Dakin, products bearing the RCMP Road skatepark, said road right-of-way. by the Ministry of Sundays 6:00am - 4:30pm Eddy Carson and Leon name or logo and dis­ Ruddell. The $5,000 will Windsor Plywood sells Transportation will soon be We have early morning coffee Sturgeon came to the tributes those funds to com­ go to the building of a new material to the Skatepark resolved in ·their favour, & many treats to tease your said Ruddell. appetite plus weekly specials Ganges RCMP detachment, munity initiatives like skatepark facility. Society at cost, and Booy and skateboards in hand, to crime prevention, drug The Salt Spring Parks, donates time and the use of accept the money. awareness and youth pro­ Arts and Recreation thousands of dollars worth "It's a really important grams. Commission (PARC) has of tools to the project. TRINCOMALI Here's , endorsement to have the RCMP field officers rec- already donated money for Skatepark society mem- TRANSPORT CO. the SeoO}l· (250) 360·7426 we now have Emergency busy with sea incidents [email protected] ICE CREAM! A woman visiting from to assess for spinal injuries, An 18-foot Bayliner with ambulance crews. California suffered two large deal with the woman's lacer­ four passengers broke down • The Skua went in for cuts to her scalp after falling ations and hematoma in her at 5 p.m. and had to be major, unscheduled repairs off a rock bluff at Yeo Point lower back and elbow, and towed to Vancouver. on July 13 and was replaced on July 9. to transfer her to Lady • Coast guard members by the Moorhen. That night The woman, who fell Minto Hospital. transported four firefighters the Ganges Coast Guard was while walking along a "She looked the worse for to Third Sister Island at 9 tasked by the Rescue beach, landed on her back wear but she was alright," p .m. on July 15 when a Coordination Centre to mark and was unconscious for 45 said leading seaman Marco small fire needed to be a floating waterline that had extinguished, said Reynolds. broken by Forrest Island seconds. Khalil. Tiger, Tiger Her male companion man­ • Ganges Coast Guard • While in Active Pass on near Sidney Spit. Paw Print aged to catch the attention of crews towed two vessels on July 12, the coast guard The.hazard to navigation Cotton Candy a pleasure craft in the area, Sunday when a 36-foot sail­ received a call about a vessel was marked with red floats Rollo and those on the boat con­ ing boat lost power on rocks that struck rocks at Knapp and the Moorhen was tacted the Ganges Coast and had to be brought to Island near Swartz Bay. attached to the line. Gold Ribbon Guard station. Otter Bay at 9 a.m., said One passenger had struck "We were out there until and more! Coast guard and ambu­ officer-in-charge Paul her head during the crash 4:48," said Khalil. "For eight YOU CAN REACH US 24 HRS/DAY AT lance crews were on scene Reynolds. and was taken to hospital by hours." 537-5611 Or drop by at the foot of the hill. Fire hazard prontptS total ban All fues, including camp­ Fires can burn along root fires, have been banned by systems under the earth until the Salt Spring Fire FIRE they hit the surface, said Department due to very dry Holmes. conditions, said deputy fire CALLS "And then they can spread CaLl about ouy L5AR..N TO ROW all\,ct chief Dan Akerman covered an underground fue really quickly." Tuesday. when he smelled "something The fue was put out with OC6AN TOVlRS starttll\,g Aug 1._gt~ No permits will be issued funny" in a south-end burn water and foam. for any type of fue, he said. pile that was more than two • The fire department is 537-44_37- "Things are very dry and months old, said firefighter sponsoring a fully-certi­ the weather is supposed to Jaime Holmes. fied air brakes course last quite a while." Roots were discovered which is open to the public Fires will be banned until still burning underground. from August 15-17. For further notice. Firefighters dug up the more information call 537- • One recent fue illustrat­ earth and put water on the 2531 or watch for an ad in ed the dry weather's effects. area. When steam rose they an upcoming Driftwood BC HYDRO - GANGES A machine operator dis- knew a fue were still going. issue. RCMP Janitorial Maintenance REPORT To supply labour, supervision and equipment to provide The RCMP were called to janitorial services for the BC Hydro building located on Salt a residence in Vesuvius after Spring Island, 500 Lower Ganges Road . Contract to begin a deer jumped into a pool September 1st, 2003. and got caught on the pool cover last Wednesday. Police coaxed it out of the Any interested parties should contact Keith Scheibal, pool and it was freed. Operations Manager with 0 & Y CB Richard Ellis at (604) • Two radios were stolen from Radio Shack in 638-8850 for tender packages. · Ganges on Sunday evening. One radio is programmed Please note tender closes Friday, August 15th, 2003. to receive weather informa­ tion, and the other is a VHF www.ANZATRAVEL.com radio. Anyone with informa­ t Conditions Apply. E&OE/#847-0 tion is asked to call the DC hydro RCMP or Crime Stoppers. + BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FLIGHTS NOW!+ A6 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Preserving the market It is an attraction with international renown, drawing hordes of visitors to Ganges during the course of the tourist season, while keeping hordes of islanders away. I FINALLY MANAOED The Saturd ay Market in the Park has been cited by myriad TO WRITE MY FIRST travel writers as a good reason to visit Salt Spring. And some have even listed it among Canada's top markets. Its fame has lOVESONO . spread far an d wid e, with the resu lt th at it h as become an important asset to the community. It is an important source of income for many of our neigh­ bou rs, an outlet for the many fine products that come from island homes, studios and garden s. T he spin-off benefits to the island economy are immeasurable, but understandably exten­ sive. The market is a delight to visit for it is a unique reflection of the diversity of island life. It is an amenity worth preserving and protecting as much as any other on Salt Spring Island. But are we giving adequate consideration to the future of the Saturday Market? There are lineups early Saturday morning of vendors hoping to snare one of the 150 spots, and some weeks people go home disappointed. But even 150 spots represents a lot of stalls packed into a small area. Roll the clock forward to midday and there is a huge crowd of people crowded into that space. Today, some vendors go home because there is no room. Will tomorrow bring a scenario where tourists decide the congestion is too reminiscent of home? Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Such a vision of tomorrow may be some time off, but the 328 Lower Ganges Rd ., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 sooner we begin the process of planning for the future, the bet­ Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 ter the chances of sustaining a successful market. E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net That planning process should begin in the fall, with the expe­ President Frank Richards Yearly Subscription Rates riences of the season fresh in our minds. It should be undertak­ Publisher Tony Richards In the Gulf Islands $48.15* Elsewhere in Canada $78.11 * Managing Editor Susan Lundy 6 months elsewhere in Canada $49.22* Outside Canada $169.00 en by a broad spectrum of market vendors, using the Market *Includes GST Advertising Manager Peter McCully This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the Advisory Group of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission, Advertising Andrea Le Borgne, Rick MacKinnon, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance under whose jurisdiction the market falls. Marit McBride, Robin Richards Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. Reporters Gail Sjuberg, Mitchell Sherrin, Debbie Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 The process should examine all the alternatives, such as International Standard Serial Number 1 198-7782 Willis expanding within the park or opening on a second day. What Photographer Derrick Lundy Memberships Accounting/Circulation Claudia French Canadian Community Newspapers Association others are there? Production Andrea Palframan B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council Let's start planning for the future and find out. Beloved cats unjustly blamed for wildlife slaughter By JACK HALLAM this summer), swallows and far too domesticus on Salt Spring. That ducklings. Since she produces for I am an animal lover and that many cherry-stealing robins. I see other species, some 10 thousand several years, only one or two need includes birds, but Anne VIEW more woodpeckers, especially the strong, has destroyed thousands of to survive to maintain the mallard Humphries' unreasonable and red-headed, which feed regularly acres of bird, rat, mink and rac­ population. If they all survived unjustified rant of several weeks POINT on my planted birch, cottonwood, coon habitat. We're hundreds of mink, raccoons, ravens and the ago about c·ats and birds is, if willow and eucalyptus trees. times more destructive of birds very occasional cat we would soon you'll pardon the pun, dead wrong. room window so they can escape I wonder if Anne Humphries than the cats that are allowed free­ all be up to our crotches in mallard The validity of her first para­ the stale household air and have read carefully the statistics in that dom. ducks- I don't think even Anne graph where an injured bird in a the freedom to move about natural article. The author estimated that Before these 10,000 came there Humphries would like that. tree is blamed on a cat is question­ and planted vegetation. How many there are seven million cats in were numerous bird predators. In Some of us with cats have plant­ able. cats? I have 10 or 11 if you count Canada, of which two thirds or just addition to mink and raccoon there ed hundreds of trees and shrubs, She refers to an article by an the one that goes feral for months under five million are allowed out­ are rats, otters, ravens, crows and enhancing the natural habitat of Ontario biologist in the western every summer. When a tenant left side. On an annual basis (365 some hawks. In a Scientific birds. The Globe and Mail article edition of Canada's national news­ two behind I told friends that days) he wrote, they killlO million American of some decades ago, author and Anne Humphries state paper (Globe and Mail). These moved me from being eccentric to birds or an average of just over two the diet of feral cats was found to that cats are perfectly "happy" to eyes of another former Ontario certifiable. per cat. It's probably less than one be 40 per cent insects, grasshop­ remain permanently indoors. Big biologist read the same article with In 13 years on Salt Spring I have in urban areas where most cats pers, crickets etc. Mice would be cats i.p old-fashioned zoos in small the cute but hyperbolic headline seen no diminution in the numbers live, and as many as three or four another very large chunk of their cages have not been "happy;' but Catastrophe for Wildlife. I read it of types of birds with the possible in rural haunts, certainly not a diet. they lived for some years. with a great deal of skepticism exception of quail, a period in wanton wholesale slaughter. Two otters killed five of my Enlightened zoos such as those since the author's hyperbole was which our population has increased The author left out an important ducks four years ago and last year in Toronto,-San Diego, Chicago matched by his sins of omission. by 3,000 with 1,000 new houses on and pertinent point - destruction a mink or raccoon killed a gosling. and Frankfurt now provide large I own a lot of cats on nearly four acres of cleared property. I still of habitat for birds and their This year for one day only a open spaces with vegetation for all acres and have provided two cat haye numerous chickadees, numerous natural predators. I esti­ wild mallard mother appeared on their previously caged charges; so doors and a permanently open bed- towhees, hummingbirds, (more mate there are 2,000 to 3,000 felis my middle pond with 12 tiny should we for our beloved cats.

Back in the last millennium, Twenty minutes later we I spent five years working at lifted off the runway and small airports. Places like Can I give you a lift? turned for home. Penticton, Kelowna and Pitt Our passenger lived on a Meadows were great places to first met him asked him if he had any cars ant-looking young woman commune in Balfour and had­ work if you liked looking at I thought that needed to get back to standing on the other side of n't much money so she'd airplanes. Or catching a free Wolf was Castlegar. He said no, but there the road, hitchhiking in the brought a lot of food wifu her flight. In those days you could short for was one at Kelowna that was direction we'd come from. to offer anyone who gave her a walk around on the tarmac and Wolfgang, ISlE SAY! from Castlegar and he had one Wolf and I had the same lift. As we climbed out over even touch the airplanes. then one WITH JOHN POTTINGER in Penticton that had to go to thought at the same time; I'd the mottled green forest and Hitching rides on small air­ night we Kelowna, so we can get from already hit the brakes as he splotchy blue lakes of the West planes used to be easy. Now went to the Penticton to Castlegar and hollered, 'Tum around!" Kootenays, we ate cucumber it's almost impossible what bar together. would go to Castlegar to bring back without leaving a car Having seen the screaming and cheese sandwiches and with all that super-security He had a lot to drink, got in a back an airplane (a Piper anywhere." u-tum, she looked a tad leery drank homemade apple juice when Wolf leaned out fue win­ stuff - which is pretty stupid fight and bit a guy. Apparently Cherokee to be precise) that We lucked in for the short from a big old mason jar. drive to Kelowna, zipping up dow and asked, "Where ya' when you're talking about lit­ he did that once or twice a had been left at the airport Skaha Lake came into view tle Cessnas and Pipers. year. Where was I? there by a student pilot who there in a spiffy red Camaro. goin'?" as we were finishing lunch. Crinrinals aren't going to steal Oh yeah; Wolf called me decided -part way through a For the much longer drive to "Penticton," says she. Twenty minutes later we an airplane and kill themselves early one morning to ask if I cross-country flight - that he Castlegar, we weren't quite as "Well, so are we!" says were in my car, saying good­ when they can steal a car and wanted to drive to Kelowna didn't want to fly anymore. spiffy or zippy in a crappy lit­ Wolf. "You're not afraid of fly­ get where they want to go with him to pick up a car to Rather than get me to drive tle black Ford Pinto. The ing, are you? We're picking up bye to our hitchhiking friend safely. drive to Castlegar to pick up an him to Castlegar and then colour didn't really matter - an airplane here at the airport as we dropped her off at her In fue spring of 1973 and I airplane to fly to Penticton. drive myself back, Wolf fig­ most Pintos ended up dull and flying it back to Penticton. friend's tiny cottage in an old was working as an air traffic ''Huh?" says I. ured a way we could get there black anyway after the gas We've got room for one more orchard. controller at Penticton airport. Wolf was also a_ flight and back togefuer. tank exploded. if you'd like a ride." "Thanks!" she says, "I'll One of the guys I worked wifu instructor, so he'd been asked "I called the Budget rent-a­ As we clattered into "Cool," she says, and hops never forget this." was....named...::..W:olf." When bv~the.JocaL.flYin!!~club if~he car_!!uv at. the aimor_t and Castle2:ar. we o_as_s_e_d a~nleas- ri.ght_in. Me neither. GULF ISLANDS DRIF1WOOD WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 • A7 ) OPINION

We asked: Would you be willing to pay more taxes to get an indoor pool on Salt Spring?

James Douglas Christine Godlonton Fred Ascott Jane Schwetzer Bob Stuart No, because I don 't swim. Oh y eah. I think an indoor Not fo r myself. I don't enjoy No, I don 't use pools. Yes! Because I go to Nanaimo pool, so kids, and not just kids, every 10 days to take my son I've never learned. Swim can use it all ye ar, is a marvel­ swimming as an exercise. It and I pay $20 on the ferry. I'd like a brick, straight down. lous idea. It's crazy to just wouldn 't do me any good person­ be more than happy to pay the have it seasonal. There 's enough people here. We need ally, but if people in the commu­ money. You asked me the right a rec centre and an indoor nity were in favour of it, I would. question. pool is a great place to start. Letters to the Editor

this island. We could even tomers and at the back to that recent Vancouver the town is now facing high partners such as BC Ferries post this price (the one that sort, price and display Aquarium research shows repair and maintenance costs to help offset costs, but all of u~~ ~~r,~~~rial must be met to end the boy­ goods. that mother seals may leave for its pool. the options are likely to about gas prices ends by cott). We have an abundance of their pups alone for four to I would urge PARC to involve at least some taxpay­ stating that all we can do It should not say anything eight hours. Indeed, lone seriously consider the feasi­ er support, which would about the rip off gas prices goods to sell, but I repeat, except what the cost of regu­ seal pups are not necessarily bility of building an outdoor require a counterpetition or on this island is to appeal to we need staff. lar gas is going for at a near­ orphans. pool only. referendum. the suppliers. It is summer and so mem­ by stations on Vancouver bers like to take holidays and PETER OMMUNDSEN, Let us keep our goals A municipal council, at I beg to differ. We are the Island. The Driftwood could modest and practical, and customers and we choose visit families. We understand Sa lt Spring least one that bothered to play a part here. that, but to be successful the we could very well achieve obtain taxpayer consent where and when to spend I believe that suppliers on Modest goals them, rather than setting our dollars. To control the shop must carry on. before establishing new ser­ this island have for too long The hours are not onerous, I have read the various our sights on a top-end vices, would have to go gas prices on this island we viewpoints aired in the mistakenly thought that they with three-hour shifts from facility that may get turned through the same process. simply have to decide as Driftwood regarding a pool down in the referendum hold the reins. Ultimately the either 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 GARY HOLMAN, consumers to use the tool of for Salt Spring Island. process. customer has the power. Free to4p.m. boycott. MUZZWYATT, CRD Director enterprise is an amazing If you read this and can There can be no doubt that It would work something thing. Woodland Drive consider our plight, please this would be a wonderful Two cents like this. Put the names of The suppliers could of call Leanoir Hearsey at 537- addition to our community. the three suppliers, Shell, course recognize that they Having just returned home Same process Payless and Save-on, into a 5474, Jean Williams at 537- worth have had a pretty good kick after an hour of aqua aero­ This is just a brief reply to When I went to Victoria hat and pull out one of them. 1902 or me at 537-5477 or John Pottinger's column last at the can and back off a bit bics in the Shelby Pool, I on Wednesday the price of Let's say it's Save-on. and avoid these types of call in at the Thrift Shop. week, in which he raises a Spread the word (never a big ROSE A. FEWINGS, know how much I would number of issues, but in par­ self-serve regular gas was things. enjoy one. 79.9 per litre. problem on Salt Spring). But this is what will hap­ L. M.H. Auxiliary publicist ticular states, "We could try Then until Save-on's gas is However, I wish to state a to convince the CRD or the Two things struck me: pen once folks have had Unjustified few cautionary words. I have How much was gas on Salt priced within a cent of sup­ enough. provincial government that pliers on Vancouver Island Mr. Lederman (July 9 just visited Cochrane, we need a transit system," Spring that day? Possibly Then individuals will Viewpoint) attacked me for Alberta, a very prosperous only 80.9? And - have we we as islanders boycott decide to support a boycott and "if we were incorporated challenging his claim that town in the foothills south­ been comparing apples and Save-on. or not. I believe they will. we could simply decide to harbour seal pups are insepa­ west of Calgary. Of course, once Save-on's DAVE HOW ELL, do that." oranges? rable from their mothers dur­ It has a population of prices come down then the Salt Spring You don't have to con­ All service stations on Salt other suppliers would be ing the first two weeks of 12,000, plus a heavily popu­ vince me, John. I have Spring are full service, forced to follow suit as Save­ Help store life. lated hinterland. It has a already obtained an estimate which, when I was growing on's lower rates would The "nuift Shop on Lower His attack is unjustified. wide variety of commercial from BC Transit for opting up, always cost a cent or two ensure that they get the busi­ Ganges Road, next door to He failed to mention that and industrial businesses as into their system (you don't more than self serve. Most ness. the Driftwood office, is striv­ his claim is contradicted by well as being home to some want to hear the cost) and other stations are self serve! I would suggest the hard­ ing to be open six days a Don Bowen and other very rich ranches. am working with our newly More fuel for thought. est part would be that the week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. world-class seal biologists It has a modest indoor re-constituted Transportation ANDREA LE BORGNE, boycotters don't weaken at To put it bluntly, we whose work is published in pool thaf is well i.J sed, but Society to examine options Salt Spring the first price cut but wait urgently need more staff. the Canadian Journal of revenues still don' t meet for transit service on Salt until it is down to the fair The shop is extremely busy, Zoology. annual expenses. Spring. trade level of suppliers off both at the front to serve cus- Mr. Lederman did admit After several years of use, Hopefully, we can interest MORE LETTERS AS Travellers should take advantage of BC Ferries' offer "If you notice anything enough I notice that the noise when he saw it again. tough as his uncle's, now that causes you concern f o r must be painfully loud to I'm concerned that oth­ there's a guy who suffered. during the voyage, please most of marine mammals, and I ers haven't noticed and got­ Lord have mercy. Oh -yes, report it to the nearest crew us to notice we don't see killer ten so much fun out of it. he'd been born again member. " SPRINGBOARD whales very often, when On the biggest ferry, I have a BY BRENDA CUlLED through all these trials, hal­ s hort they used to be plentiful noticed a huge guy talking leluyah! This message is part of session here. I'm concerned when loudly on his cell phone in Help, crew member, BC Ferries' welcoming and with company comes from afar the middle of a packed help! Thank goodness the safety announcements, someone paid to listen. whole state of the planet for a ferry trip, and they lounge, and everyone else "We are now nearing the which drift through our I asked a woman who's and the wiring of the don' t get to see orcas. I noticed him too. We heard [destination] terminal" heads, distract from our worked in catering aboard human species bother me a want them on every trip, every gruesome detail of announcement saved us readings, and drown out BC Ferries for more than lot, and a ferry trip isn't a but I don't want the captain his mother's recent surgery. before he could get into conversations at the begin­ 12 years what sorts of con­ time out. It's a sampling of to announce it because I looked unsuccessfully for some real thundering Jesus ning of every trip. cerns people have reported local and visiting humanity, everyone rushes to one a seat elsewhere. I should salvation. I'd like to thank friend to her. I expected some a microcosm of our indul­ side, which really concerns have looked for a crew BC Ferries is now a ser­ Jerry Mallette for bringing strange and funny tales, but gent, mess-making society me. member, obviously. vice, not just a corporation. to my attention this most alas, she had none. on the move. Last summer on the Gulf He was American, I Anything we notice and are generous and wonderful So here's this great ser­ I notice that most pas­ Islands ferry, I noticed a guessed, nothing to hide. concerned about during the offer. Anything? Yes, any­ vice, announced every trip, sengers have little praise broken light fixture marked Now I have real concerns voyage, they want to know. thing! and nobody hears it or for the food, which would in felt pen, "This side about them, maybe not Really. ' The mind spins, the heart takes advantage of it. be heaven to the world's NFG ." A teenage friend individually ·because so This could be a use-it-or­ leaps. I wonder how many I have some cosmic con­ poorest billions. chuckled at this "universal many are great people, but lose-it offer, so speak up. I passengers appreciate how cerns that are constants in I notice that the big notation," as he called it, collectively, they can be hope the crew re.cords all therapeutic a short sail in my life, and while in cruis­ engines burn a lot of fossil which amused him on the scary. He then bellowed the reports; I'd love to see B.C. waters could be. So ing mode, they can loom fuel to haul our butts and next trip too. He laughed about his dad's funeral in them. many crew members too, large in my thoughts. The wheels around. even harder this summer some U.S. city, not as b_guiled@yahoo. ca A8 .o. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD Gouging asked the Bonds to do I have been reading all More letters whatever they could. This the letters' and articles about is exactly what they did - the prices of gas on Salt they committed all the Spring. Layton likes book" she has at the table. $9,000 if she had taken the Mike put Murphy on his effort, care, tests; proce­ I believe Peter Vincent's Its blank pages are for peo­ helicopter. She elected not shoulders and proceeded to dures and medications negotiate his way down the possible to help keep article from last week was us ple to write their thoughts, to take the helicopter ideas, images, etc. on the because of the cost, a factor mountain. If I had needed Murphy with us. It was targetted just on one busi­ Olivia and I were delight­ theme of peace. Jack no one wants to consider to bring Murphy down on extraordinary - also self­ ness - gas stations - and ed to have the chance to not businesses on Salt spend some time again on Layton took the time to when they are in crisis. my own, it would have less and heroic. • Spring as a whole, which your beautiful island. write a thoughtful message That little conversation been at least another hour And the care didn't stop before he received medical there. After we rested on perhaps would have been Though you are obvious­ and it would be great to get set me straight, all right. I' attention - which the vet the floor next to Murphy more appropriate. ly welcoming thousands of other interesting entries. 11 pay the $60 bill and Take a walk down to the summer guests, like us, we But most of all, let's all bless the paramedics. I'll later told us would have for the night, Stephanie local hardware store in hope you will manage to take some time to prevent take our system, flawed been at least an hour too brought Steven and I fresh Ganges and compare its maintain the rural charm war, to bring about justice though it may be, over any late. coffee and juice in the prices to Victoria. and peacefulness that make so that this decade will truly system that forces patients Due to the selflessness morning. Perhaps we should be your community a special be, as the UN has declared, to opt out of care that may and heroic efforts of our We don' t know how the looking at the price of an place. a Decade of Nonviolence be the best for them based friend Mike Giles, Murphy story will end as yet, but we ice cream cone here com­ We were especially for the Children of the on their ability or inability made it down the mountain do know that if it wasn't for pared to Victoria. They cost pleased to see all the organ­ World. to pay. to safety .., giving him a the efforts of both Mike more here also. ic produce grown by the JAN SLAKOV, By the way, anyone who chance to survive. Giles and the Bonds, that Deer Park Road Have you shopped at farmers of Salt Spring, and wants to hear a ringing Reaching the bottom of Murphy's bright eyes Thrifty 's lately? Check out we are always astonished by endorsement for Canada's the hill, we rushed wouldn't be greeting us as the extremely high quality Bill okav social democracy written Murphy over to Malcolm well as his kibble bowl. those prices! I bought a Just before Christmas of and wide range of artwork intelligently and without and Stephanie Bond's vet R. JONI GANDERTON, piece of farmed salmon this year, I had a medical and crafts made there. bias, pick up the July 5 clinic. Murphy's respira­ Salt Spring 'there last week that might emergency and had to be as well been coated in gold. I am very glad to have issue of the New Yorker and tion was fast and the had the opportunity to meet transported to hospital in read The Talk of the Town. height of the fall was so MORE LETTERS A9 Peter says he shops on Victoria via water taxi. with so many of you. Glad to be Canadian, significant. Regardless, we S~tSpringbuthehas no I was living on Retreat A special thanks to the ANDREA PALFRAMAN, complaints about those Island at the time, and so businesses and their prices, organizers of the birthday Salt Spring party, the impressive YJP the neare~t health centre although their prices are was on Galiano. The ambu­ jazz band, and those of you Heroic also higher than on lance service was reluctant who attended. Words cannot describe Family Dentistry On Scott Point Vancouver Island. to send a helicopter that how grateful my husband Olivia and I look forward Now look at real estate. night, as it was very foggy, to coming back again soon. and I are that we live in a The price of a home here is even though I was in need place where people care Dr. Helen Johnston JACK LAYTON, so far out of reach for the of emergency surgery and enough about others to do Leader, Federal New average person that over the there was another patient heroic things. Democratic Party next few years only the rich awaiting transfer to hospital While out for a walk on a will be living on Salt with a head injury. ridge with my husband 404 Scott Point Drive Tel: (250) 537-4059 Spring and the rest of us Take time "If you want peace, pre­ After a ridiculously long Steven, Mike Giles and his Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: (250) 537-4079 will be renting off of them. pare for war." wait and several bed trans­ family, our yellow lab V8K 2R2 helennjohnston@ saltspring.com Oh, right, that brings up This saying from Roman fers, the crew got me to Vic Murphy lost his footing in a the rental prices. Just try times badly needs updating: General by way of steep area and fell off an at­ and find a decent rental "If you want peace, prepare Montague Harbour. If I had least 50-foot cliff into the house that is priced within for and live in peace." taken BC Ferries, I would lower forest. the norm. Most people really do have arrived sooner. I know Fearing the worst and Award-winning writing, To me it looks like the want peace, but we tend to this since my husband and with darkness coming, we whole island, not just the forget about our desire for kids took the ferry and were asked our friend Mike, who photography and design gas stations, are on the peace until war is upon us. surprised to find themselves is the Salt Spring RCMP overpricing bandwagon. However, there's lots we there ahead of me. sergeant, to help us search by a team of people You would think that all the can do to prepare the way Several weeks after for him. Before the request prices on Salt Spring Island for peace. returning home, I received a was fully out of our mouths, who care about would really "piss Peter Currently, a major priori­ bill from the ambulance ser­ Mike said, "Of course I'm off," and not just this ty for Canadians is to pre­ vice. A bill! Don't we have helping." their community. week's target of discontent, vent our involvement in the socialized medicare? I did­ Mike and I headed off by gas prices. National Missile Defence n't elect to take the ambu­ car to access the bottom of DO YOU CARE? There is a higher price to program ("Star Wars" lance, I had to. the cliff. The climb, through pay for the opportunity of warmed over). I would also have pre­ more than 800 feet of dense Subscribe to the living the lifestyle we enjoy When federal NDP leader ferred the ferry for both undergrowth, downed trees here on Salt Spring. If you Jack Layton was in speed and comfort, but alas, and fe'rns, was significant. are not prepared to pay for Centennial Park on July 12 that was no option. After a good hour of it, places like the Gulf he had a petition on the So here I am feeling all climbing and searching, we ... ·~.~ d· Islands may not be the best issue for people to sign. It's chagrined, when I meet a spotted him. Alert but not choice to make your home. D OtLwOO . not too late if you missed Californian woman at the able to move, our next 250-537-9933 driftwood@ gulfislands.net By the way, my daily that opportunity, since beach who was in the same thought was getting him newspaper from Victoria Joanne Montrichard has a boat: living in a rural area, down the mountain as only cost me $1. The peace table at the market on in need of transportation to quickly as possible. Driftwood cost me $1.25. Saturdays with petitions, hospital. At 85 pounds and with Why would a much larger sample letters and lots of She told me the ambu­ the steep incline and dense See us for a fast newspaper from Victoria, information. lance cost her $1,500 (US), forest, it was not going to with more news, more I especially like the "log and would have been be easy. sports and more informa­ quote on all your tion cost 20 per cent less than our local paper? building requirements! Gouging, who's goug­ ing? :HONDA. 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Name: MAGGIE SCHUBART 537/538/653: 537 Occupation(s): Advocacy personnel who were pre­ prepare for and live in pared to break the rules, peace!" Hobbies: Watching creatures RANTS hold up boarding and open • A rant to those late-night my locked car waiting in • Roses to Rosanne Home finished/unfinished: strollers who insist on walk­ line, until I was saved (large Leonoff and the United Both ing with their backs to the bunch of roses) by he who Church for so graciously shall remain nameless (in Favourite people: My family traffic and often dressed allowing the Leah Stein case he is called upon to entirely in black. Luckily for Dance Workshop Project to Favourite read: Wendell Berry you, I have retained my offer this service island create and perform Side famous rapid reflex action wide), who with great inge­ Best thing about 551: The Trail in their beautiful and, so far, have managed to nuity unlocked said car for community meadow. swerve out within seconds me in the nick of time. Worst thing about 551: of turning you into mince­ Growth meat. Please, please, for • Roses to the person who • Roses to Stan Lam for being Salt Spring's favourite your sake and mine, wear closed my car windows Best place to kiss on 551?: It's when it started to rain while businessman, best landlord what you like but walk a secret towards the oncoming traf­ I was attending Jim and for his terrific sense of fic. (And, yes, I meant this Buchan's wake. humour. Good health and to be scary.) FR happiness! TL • Roses to the drivers who • Rants to the drivers who go out of their way to avoid • Roses to Blue Moon's make no attempt to avoid me me on my early morning staff - past and present on my early morning run. run. I'm sure you extend the and especially to Lori - same considerate attitude to Runners, cyclists and pedes­ who have made the busi­ trians are not trespassing on all aspects of your life. You ness a truly spirited "oasis" YOUR road. Get over it. are to be congratulated. in downtown Ganges. Also, Learn to share. Certified • Thanks to the family of many bouquets of roses for ' all the support and assis­ • Rants to cityfolk who four for rescuing five strand­ ' just can't leave a car ed girls in their Zodiac on tance you give to the psy­ Air -Brake Course unlocked! Sunday, July 13 by chic readers at the store. Chocolate Island! JH TL • • Rants to hitchhikers who August 15, 16, 17 stand in front of Embe Roses to Brent • What incredible service Bakery. This is a most Hamilton, who cut and I received from Gillian inconvenient place to stop. I removed massive logs to Pottinger at Island Savings $200 would gladly pick them up if create a safe and clear access Insurance after my car was they'd stand somewhere to Beddis Beach. DD accidently hit in Ganges! easy to pull over, like in She restored my faith in To register please call 537-2531 • A wonderful w hite front of the Pharmasave. excellence and professional­ rose to Joanne, who faith­ as soon as possible ism. AM fully brings anti-Star Wars (Limited seating) petitions, peace postcards and other tools for peace and justice to the market. • Roses to B.C. Ferries "If we want peace, let's More letters WIN CONCERT TICKETS Virtuoso How fortunate we are to have the opportunity to experi­ TO ence a performance of Ensemble Clement Janequin here on Salt Spring on August 1 at 8 p.m. at ArtSpring. I first heard this fabulous vocal ensemble at the Berkeley Early Music Festival in California and remember being astounded by the voices of these virtuoso singers. They are marvellous performers who bring the humour and elegance of the 16th-century Renaissance to us by singing "casually" around a table -just as singers did then. To hear this ensemble, which performs to sold-out audi­ ences in larger venues around the world, perform in the inti­ macy of ArtSpring promises to be a real treat. I can't wait! MICHELE U, Price Road featuring Say no The "gumboot grapevine" has it - via reliable sources - BARNEY BENTALL BLUE D that an aggressive American franchise will be expanding its predatory tentacles to Salt Spring Island in the very near IAMANI PAINTED DAISIES future. Who are these guys? According to their own website, Friday Aug. 1st, 2003 Providence Farm Duncan Movie Gallery "is the third largest video specialty retailer in the United States with 1,678 stores in 42 states and five Presented in part by 89.7 Sun FM Canadian provinces." Movie Gallery's latest revenue figures equal -in US dol­ Salt Spring Island's lars- $369 million. Wow! Enough already! Not if they get FILL their gluttonous way. Outdoor Gear, Sportswear & Adventure Co. Prize is 2 tickets In their very own words: "Every day we get closer to mak­ OUT • Spectacular Kayak Tours no purchase ing our mission statement a reality: We will be the dominant necessary entertainment source for video rental and sale in rural and • Lessons, Rentals, Kayak Sales secondary markets in the United States." A • Quality Clothing & Gear, Skateboards Draw July 29th These get-rich-guys have already invaded Canada and • Camping supplies Ticket info: have now set their sights on fair-minded Salt Spring. Enough BALLOT' (250)7 48· 7529 of foreign franchise invasion! Say "NO" to the greedy likes • Summer clothes that make you of Starbucks and Movie Gallery. look good and feel great! www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca Say a resounding "YES" to our local coffee houses, AT 163 Fulford Ganges Rd. • 537-2553 restaurants and video outlets. Why? Because the little guys are local folks, not predatory profit mongers. The little guys give back to their community, not simply take our dollars :;outh to American corporate investors. Let's take a stand now. Send an e-mail message through the www.moviegallery.com website and tell them, "We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore." KAY AND DAVID KOS, Webster Drive A10 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 386

NOTICE is hereby given that the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public hearing concerning Proposed Bylaw No. 386, cited as "Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 3, 2003", for tt1e purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. The public hearing is scheduled to take place at BRANCHING OUT: Workshop participant Michele Bailey gets a few basketry the following time and location. A public information session will precede the public hearing. pointers from teacher Rae Hunter as a Branching Out workshop gets under way at the Farmers' Institute last weekend. PhotobyDerricklundy DATE: Saturday, July 26, 2003 LOCATION: Hart Bradley Memorial Hall (Lions Hall) 103 Bonnet Avenue, Salt Spring Island TIME: 10:00 am - Public Information Session Updating actions of vacation 10:30 am- Public Hearing In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 386 is to amend Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw No. 355 to permit the use of the property at 256 Rainbow rentals resource committee Road for a variety of community facilities by rezoning the property from Agriculture 1 (A 1) to the Community Facility Zone Variation (b) - CF1 (b). The proposed By DAVID WOOD and low it, in an effort to keep rezoning would permit development of the 3.16 hectare (7.8 acre) parcel for a ARLENE DASHWOOD the community informed. multi-use community recreation centre including indoor tennis courts, an indoor Salt Spring trustees The subcommittee meets aquatic facility, accessory uses including offices, meeting rooms, washrooms, and Kimberly Lineger and ' IN every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at potential future expansion to include related indoor recreation amenities. Eric Booth have initiated a ~DEPTH Lions Hall. Meetings are review of the vacation open to the public, but any­ one wishing to make a meet­ BYLAW NO. 386 - PLAN 1 rentals issue on Salt be forwarded to the APC by Spring. recommendation. ing submission to the com­ The purpose of this review If consensus is not possi­ mittee is asked to contact is to determine if change to ble, which it may not be, David Wood (653-2304) or existing policy and regula­ given the differing perspec­ Arlene Dash wood (537- tions is appropriate. A tives of committee members, 5050) in advance to arrange resource subcommittee of then the subcommittee will a time. Members ,of the pub­ the Advisory Planning outline the issues and regula­ lic may, at the discretion of Commission (APC) was tory alternatives in a report. the chair, be invited to ask a established with a mandate to the APC, who will have question or make a point rel­ "to provide general informa­ the task of making a set of evant to the discussion. tion, research findings, data recommendations to the Subcommittee members analysis, policy and regula­ trustees. It will be up to the are Lineger and Booth (ex­ tion alternatives, and evalua­ trustees to decide what officio), Jamie Alexander, tion of alternatives to the action to take. Arlene Dashwood (vice­ APC." The process is not as dis­ chair), George Ehring, Jewel What this means in plain jointed as this outline makes Eldstrom, Pearl Grey, Bob English is that the subcom­ it sound. The trustees are ex­ Holt, Blair Howard, Pam mittee's job is to look at the officio members of the sub­ Miskey, Drew Thorburn, whole issue of vacation committee, attend all the David Wood (chair). Doug rentals as it affects Salt meetings and participate Mitchell, was selected as the Spring Island. This will fully in the discussions, as Chamber of Commerce rep­ involve many different steps, do many members of the resentative, but is unable to including (but not limited to) APC. The result is that the attend. It is anticipated the determining the existing role process has become a collec­ trustees will appoint an alter­ of vacation rentals in the tive one, involving all the nate from the chamber Copies of the proposed bylaw and any background material that may be considered community; looking at the parties who will eventually board. by the Local Trust Committee, may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, Room experience of other commu­ have to decide what is to be The next public meeting is 1206, 115 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, between the hours of 10:00 nities; assessing the wide done. The trustees' and tentatively planned for a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding range of social and econom­ senior Trust planner's pres­ September, once the summer statutory holidays, commencing Monday, July 14, 2003, and up to and including ic impacts vacation rentals ence provide a reality check rush is over. The purpose of Friday, July 25, 2003. - have on the island; commis­ on the discussions. We are this meeting will be to set sioning research and perhaps constantly reminded of what before the community the For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the surveys as required, depend­ is possible and what is not, issues surrounding vacation Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Victoria Office of the Islands Trust, #200-1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, ing on funds available; hold­ given the powers of the rentals as the committee sees commencing Monday, July 14, 2003, and up to and including Friday, July 25, 2003. ing public meetings; accept­ Islands Trust and the CRD. them at that point, and to receive information and A copy of Proposed Bylaw No. 386 is also available on the Islands Trust website at: ing submissions from people The first subcommittee www.islandstrust.bc.ca on all sides of the issue; and meeting took place on June questions from the public. It reviewing and assessing the 10. To this point we have is not anticipated that we Enquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to planning staff at (250) legislative measures that been trying to understand the will present any recommen­ 537-9144 or by Fax at (250) 537-9116. For Toll Free access, request a transfer to could be used to regulate or issue and its ramifications. dations at that time. They the Islands Trust via Enquiry BC: in Vancouver at 660-2421, and elsewhere in BC at control vacation rentals Some committee members will come later, once the 1-800-663-7867. under our current system of are already very familiar information and fact-gather­ local government. with the issue; others are not ing stage is over. Written submissions may be delivered to: The process was originally so familiar, but bring other There is no completion planned to be completed by strengths to the table. deadline for the process. The 1. the Islands Trust by mail at Room 1206, 115 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring September of this year, but So far, we have not even trustees clearly understand Island, BC, V8K 2T9, or by Fax to (250) 537-9116, prior to 4:30pm on Friday, July will almost certainly contin­ considered what recommen­ the need to put some clear 25, 2003; and ue beyond that date. At the dations we should make. We guidelines on vacation end of the process, should are still reviewing all of the rentals before the communi­ 2. after 4:30 pm on Friday, July 25, 2003, by delivery to the Local Trust Committee the subcommittee reach a issues as outlined to us by ty, but feel that thorough at the Public Hearing at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 26, 2003 until the close of the consensus respecting a spe­ the Islands Trust. This is the consideration of the issue hearing. cific policy and regulation first document issued by the must take precedence over option, this consensus may committee. Others will fol- speed. All applications are available for review by the public. Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public review.

NO REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED BYLAW WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER We will help pay for your eye test. THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. New Government Legislation means you now have to pay for your eye test. Pauline Brazier Bring your receipt to us and we will refund 50% of the cost (up to $50 cash Deputy Secretary _back) upon purchase of a full set of frames and lenses.

Open Tuesday - Friday GULF ISLANDS lOam- 5pm Located at the YARD SALE OPTICAL Lancer Building Got some sod to sell? Advertise it in the classifieds! 537-2648 5:J7-99:J:J GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD NEWS BEAT WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 ..o. A11 New helicopter service an 'improvement' Changing the helicopter between Vancouver and that is 45 minutes," said responses, but for transfer­ base from Victoria to Victoria. Pearce. "If you have a crew ring people between medical Vancouver for medical evac­ Pearce said BCAS will pay ready in Richmond, they can facilities. Even now, he said, uations from the Gulf more than it did in the past, be over and landed in that helicopters sometimes come Islands won't affect delivery but feels the new system will amount of time." from Vancouver to the Gulf of service, says the BC provide better service. Having a Vancouver heli- Islands for air evacuations. Ambulance Service "By reducing the bases, copter base does not mean Pearce acknowledged that (BCAS). we will have a dedicated patients are taken to Lower paramedics in Victoria are According to BCAS com­ helicopter crew on the - Mainland hospii:als. concerned about losing the munications manager Bob ground ready to fly at a "Where they go is a doc- Victoria-area base, but that Pearce, the new system set moment's notice." tor's decision. It's where Gulf Islanders will not to start October 1 should be "When you consider that they are referring them." notice the change. better. you have to take a crew off He also noted that heli­ "In terms of service, resi­ When the air-evac con­ the street in Victoria, the copters are not usually used dents won't notice a differ­ tract came up for renewal average amount of time for for emergency scene ence." this year, he said, bidding companies were asked to provide options for improved service at a lower cost, if possible. Pearce said the company previously holding the con­ graphic design computer consulti~g tract - Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd. - "did not Complete print and web design: Computer servicing for home and office: meet the qualifying standard for the bid. That left us with computers the other company, which has been our Vancouver heli­ copter service, and it came in with a proposal to serve both Victoria, Nanaimo, and Gulf Islands with two heli­ GOING ONCE: Sharon Kowal shows bidders this copters in Vancouver." little chef as she helps auction off a dinner for eight The Vancouver-based served by Adriana Vescovi at last weekend's Island company is Helijet, an inter­ Treasure Fair held as an ArtSpring and community national company which fundraiser. also provides regular service

Photo by Derrick Lundy Rainbow rezoning discussed Saturday ST ANNIVERSARY While discussions on what tion of recreation facilities. CEL RATION facilities should be placed The property is in the on the Rainbow Road recre­ Agricultural Land Reserve, ation site are gradually and permission from the _july23rd-26th unfolding on Salt Spring, a Agricultural Land bylaw to rezone the property Commission to use the prop­ goes to public he.aring on erty for non-farm use has Saturday. long been in hand. Salt Spring Local Trust A public information ses­ Committee (LTC) Bylaw sion on the bylaw runs from #386 would rezone the 3.16- 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Lions hectare (7 .8-acre) property Hall, followed immediately next to Gulf Islands by the hearing. Secondary School from At 1 p.m. the LTC will Agriculture 1 to Community holds its monthly public Facility Zone Variation (b), meeting, beginning with the in order to permit construe- town hall session. SSPLASH appeals ·ror helping hands Several local businesses have jumped on board the SSPLASH indoor pool fundraising bandwagon in the past week, but more volunteers are needed to keep the money rolling in. A movie in the park, hamburger and cotton candy day at GVM on August 2, and a barbecue at Seabreeze Inne are some of the ideas suggested so far. SSPLASH president Kathy Page said Monday, "Active Pearls of Wisdom-Contest volunteers are stretched to the limit with the SSPLASH water and the cafe, so we'd like to put out an appeal to any­ one who wants an indoor pool to come along and help us get Just drop in and fill out a coupon with your guess one. Now's the time. Even a couple of hours would make a of how many pearls are in our 4 flutes of pearls. difference." {Must be 1 8 yrs. of age to enter) Special events coordinator Heather Biver is the person to contact at 537-4964. WIN A TRIP TO VANCOUVER Help is also needed on the bottled water team, and people should call Richard Steel at 537-5367 to help with that effort. Up to Crab-trap-free zone set WIN A Ganges Harbour has been is a hazard to navigation. declared a no-crab-trap zone. Any traps with floating line Man's Watch 30% OFF According to the Ganges in Ganges Harbour will be Coast Guard station, the removed and can be claimed Selected ltemsl Navigable Waters Protection at the Ganges Coast Guard WIN A Agency has surveyed the har­ station, where they will be bour and determined the held for a "limited" time. Woman's Watch formerly area's 1parine and air traffic All floats must also have a requires a zone free of crab name, telephone number and traps and floats. the vessel's name. 4 DAYS ONLY! Leading seaman Marco Unidentified floats may be ~=z:OOMITH Khalil said people deploying removed. JEWELLERS crab traps are also reminded People should stand by for not to use floating line, which more information, said Khalil. CREEKHOUSE, FULFORD-GANGES RD. • 537-4998 A1:Z • WEDNESDAY. JULY 23, 2003 NEWS B E AT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Angry men sentenced for 2nd shellfish warning issue~ Hot on the heels of last week's official FOC advises people to either freeze damaging police cell, red tide warning comes a Fisheries and shellfish or store it at 4 degrees Celcius Oceans Canada (FOC) directive that peo­ (40 degrees F) and ensure shellfish is ple should not consume south coast raw cooked to a temperature of 60 C (140 F) oysters and clams due to increased bacte­ for at least five to six minutes. B&B signs, deck, freezer ria levels. Commercially harvested shellfish car­ Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) levels ries "minimal risk," states a FOC press Anger and alcohol attacked the deck after he have been listed as "extremely high" in release, since it has "been through the brought several cases COURT heard an erroneous report waters around lower Vancouver Island. necessary health and safety inspections." before Judge Jane of a non-consensual sexu­ Diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting Up-to-date information on red tide and Cartwright in Ganges DOCKET al relationship between can result if people consume raw bivalve other shellfish closures is available by Provincial Court July 8. his wife and the victim, molluscs when Vp levels rise along with calling (604) 666-2828 or checking the one," she said. "They are • A Salt Spring man was said defence counsel temperatures in the summer months. www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish website. ordered to pay $1,185 designed for people who Hemphill. restitution after he pleaded have made one stupid mis­ Winston has since guilty to damaging a jail­ take." mended the friendship but cell light fixture while he • An islander received a he was ordered to serve was detained in the $600 fine and one-year one year's probation and LET'S WORK TOGETHER! Ganges RCMP detach­ driving prohibition after pay $1,500 restitution ment. he pleaded guilty to driv­ after he pleaded guilty to for an indoor pool & a healthy community. Court heard that Jesse ing while impaired in an mischief. Hamburgers, pop &cotton candy by donation Amberston (21) had been accident that "wrote off' The islander was also arrested at 12:45 a.m. May his vehicle on May 4. ordered not to contact the Saturday, August 2, 10-4 10 for being drunk in a Timothy O'Connor (42) victim without permission. at Ganges Village Market public place but was charged with drinking • A Salt Spring man will Amberston added to his and driving after police pay $325 restitution and all nrn t"' A> ~ AC! difficulties when he vent­ responded to a single serve one year of proba­ ed his frustration on the vehicle rollover accident tion in a conditional dis­ Salt RCMP cells area by rip­ in the 900 block of North charge sentence after he ping a fluorescent light End Road, said Crown pleaded guilty to theft of fixture from the ceillng. prosecutor Nils Jensen. three signs from a local "What I hear from this Subsequent breathalyzer B&B on April 28. Enter to win a i s that you ' re a nasty readings were .270 and Alan Mayfield, 58, indi­ I ~·::4E I drunk when you are .260, said Jensen. cated he h ad· taken and WASHER& drunk," said Judge Jane Speaking on his own damaged the signs after an behalf, O'Connor said he DRYER Cartwright. argument with the B&B Prices FOODS "You must have been had entered counselling owner. Mayfield and the Effective courtesy of very determined to do for alcohol abuse after the B&B owner had previous­ JULY 23·29, Unilever and some damage." incident and he confirmed ly lived together for six I:J Defence attorney that ICBC had denied cov­ years, he noted. Sidney Super Foods Tybring Hemphill seemed erage to replace his vehi­ In addition to the resti­ puzzled at the cost of cle because alcohol was tution and probation repairs for the "gold-plat­ involved in the crash. orders, Mayfield was ed light fixture" and noted "Clearly this is a wake­ directed to avoid· contact­ that Amberston did not up call that fortunately did ing the victim without have the ability to repay not involve killing your­ expressed written consent. the detachment. · self or others," said • An island man will However, the detach­ Cartwright. serve 18 months probation ment offered to work out a • A misunderstanding and take counselling after compensation plan to dis­ led a 40-year-old Salt he pleaded guilty to utter­ FRESH BONELESS CENTRE CUT charge the debt. Spring man to break into a ing threats of death or REGULAR OR BUTTERFLY And the judge granted rage to damage a friend's bodily harm during a Pork Loin Chops 9.24kg Amberston an absolute deck and freezer on March domestic dispute with his FRESH BONELESS CENTRE CUT discharge of the crime. 26. common-law wife on June Pork Loin Roast a.aok9 "You won' t get another Anthony Winston 2. FRESH

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As of July 22nd, the BC used oil recycling program now includes used oil filters and used plastic oil containers (up to 30 litre size).

There is a growing network of approved 2J lrtttv.JMI:NIIil:;.:.:lSkiPPY I SunUght Laundry collection points to accept the oil, filters Detergent and plastic oil containers. '-: 1.L.ut,,,;:: ,t:~:-.~~~~~.:~.00 ~ ~~~~7 .99 For the approved, year-round, collection point nearest you and more information on used oil recycling in British Columbia: .. 3.49 Call toll free 1-866-322-8662 i] KRAFT CRACKER BARREL ·· Cheddar Cheese 4oog pkg 4.99 Visit www.usedoilrecycling.com HIGHLIN ER fish Fillets or Fingers 500g pkg .. NATURAL, REGULAR OR LITE Managed by: Breyer's Ice Cream 21 tub ~ 5 . 00 British Columbia Used Oil UNCLE TOM'S Management Association Long Grain Rice 2kg pkg . 2.98 ® a UN ICO REALEMON 375 ml tin ...... Ripe Olives Lemon Juice ?toml btl .uu • •1.49 GULF ISLANDS DRIF1WOOD WEDNESDAY. JULY 23, 2003 .o. A1J

Derrick's SPCA releases spay/neuter reminder ISLAND Salt Spring's SPCA is dealing with a kitten roaming and spraying that may lead to aban­ where they are subject to breeding, malnu­ explosion these days, and wants to remind peo­ donment by the companion owner." trition, harsh weather, disease, infections PICS ple of the importance of spaying and neutering The Salt Spring SPCA has a limited supply and death. cats. of spay/neuter forms available for people on a Abandoning a pet is a Criminal Code In a press release issued last week, the low income or disability pension. Owners are offence, notes the release. DRIFTWOOD local organization points to a startling math asked to pay a moderate fee to help with the "Pet overpopulation is a serious problem and ...... ••.•.•••••••••...... fact: One unspayed female cat and her litters total cost or, under special circumstances, to one you can help prevent. Encourage your can produce 470,000 offspring in seven pay no fee at all. neighbours to monitor for roaming homeless years. Some of the many cats and kittens cared cats and call the SPCA." "Spaying or neutering your cat helps stem for by the Salt Spring SPCA are surren­ Collaring and identifying pets is also recom­ the cat overpopulation by reducing future gen­ dered because people can no longer care for mended as a "lost animal's ticket home." erations of homeless cats. It will help reduce them or because of behavioural problems, For more information, call the local SPCA behavioural problems sue~ as aggression, while others are simply abandoned outdoors branch at 537-2123. SALT SPRING NATURAL- GOODNESS FIBRE FESTIVAL EMbE BAkERY ··r ; ' . FRIDAY-SUNDAY, ' ~ _,D JULY 25TH-27TH

YOU CAN PHONE US AT Schedule 537-5611 Or drop in at the foot of Ganges Hill . *Ganges * Friday, July 25th Workshops: There are still a few places available! Full-day work­ Floor Covering~ shops are $60 plus applicable materials fees; half-day workshops are $30. If you are interested in any of these workshops, please WARM NIGHTS- GOOD MUSIC Professional Sales and Installation contact Ann at 537-9533 as soon as possible. Rib Basket with Driftwood Handle - Donna Cochran (full day­ &GREAT ART Carpet, Wool Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood, starts at 10:00 a.m.) Laminate, Cork Flooring, Tiles Knitting Oddments (colour knitting techniques) - Susan Berlin (half day- starts at 1:00 p.m.) The Gallery is now open every night Rug Hooking - Gladys Kelsey (full day- starts at 10:00 a.m.) until 1Opm in the heart of Ganges Please4 to '()£fer new wool carpet ~; Nuno Felting - Laurie Steffler (full day - starts at 10:00 a.m.) Farm Tours: Scheduled tours of five Island fleece-animal farms. samples from Karastan, '' The Farm owners will take you around, introduce you to the ani­ Expre~sive Design and" , t mals and the history and the specific qualities of their particular breed. Passports for the Tours are $5/individual or $10/group. Source International ' They list the farms and provide a map and tour schedule. Passports can be bought at the Waterfront Gallery, or at the farms just prior to scheduled tour times. Also: Nature's Carpet- 100% wool • 100% Chemical Free ~~!~~~~~re~~~ ~~t~ces available! Full-day work- Located in Ganges 100% Biodegradable shops are $60 plus applicable materials fees; half-day workshops at 120 Hereford Avenue are $30. If you are interested in any of these workshops, please Salt Spring Island, BC contact Ann at 537-9533 as soon as possible. V8K 2T4 Fine Hand-Knotted Wool Rugs Mini-Landscape Quilting - Susan Paynter (full day - starts at 10:00 a.m.) Check back page for summer sale Saari Weaving -Kim Cowley-Adam (full day- starts at 10:00 a.m.) Spinning Soy- Birgit Rasmussen (112 day- starts at 9:00a.m.) 122 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island Phone: (250) 537-8985 Spinning Qiviut- Birgit Rasmussen (112 day- starts at 1 p.m.) Phone: 537-9112 Fax: 537-4474 Fax: (250) 537-8925 [email protected] j [email protected] Farm Tours: Scheduled tours of five Island fleece-animal farms. 1 www.stitchesquiltshop .com The Farm owners will take you around, introduce.you to the ani­ I Salt Spring Island I mals and the history and the specific qualities of their particular British Columbia breed. Passports for the Tours are $5/individual or $10/group. I I ..... --- ...... ~ They list the farms and provide a map and tour schedule. ' ___ ..,.-' ~ _ Passports can be bought at the Waterfront Gallery, ·or at the · farms just prior to scheduled tour times. Fashion Show: On the ArtSpring stage, an amazing display of Canadian designers' work in natural fibre. The range is, to say the least, eclectic: work was produced by some of Canada's top designers, local and from away, as well as by up-and-coming stars from college programs in textiles and fashion. You won't believe the quality and originality of what they've produced! Tickets ($15) at the ArtSpring Box Office. Last year we were sold From flowers to fibre, feed to fertilizer out, so don't wait! .... find it all at Foxglove. Sunday, July 27th Garden Fertilizer Demos, d1splays, music, animals, vendors: starting at 10:00 Annuals, Herbs Bagged Manures a.m., everything to do with fibre, all in one day! The Salt Spring Perennials, Seeds Chicken Bark Compost Certified Virus Free Weavers and Spinners Guild has put together a sheep-to-shawl Fruit Trees, Small Fruits Foxglove Organic team - only they'll be working in silk from our own Treenway Shrubs, Bulbs, Aquatic Fertilizer (bag or bulk) Silks - and a team from Camosun College think a sheep to Plants, Tools, Planters Lime & other soil shawl is way cool, and will be setting up their loom and spinning Wild Bird Seed, Suet amendments wheels as well. Bird Feeders Floral The 4-H sheep group has learned to spin and knit just for the Farm Tropicals occasion, and will create a scarf in a modified sheep-to-sweater Bagged&lnilk Feed Flowering Plants event. The Salt Spring Guild is using a Ruckle Farm fleece to Aliaifa, Hay & Straw Arrangements create a sweater in a full version of the event. Shavings, Poultry Fresh Cut Flowers A major exhibit of quilts - some antique, all hand-made - will Tools, Gates be on display, as will a collection of heritage fabrics and fibre Tack & Supplies Wedding Flowers Fencing work. Gifts Craftspeople - spinners, knitters, quilters, weavers, beaders - Irrigation Basketware, Pots will demonstrate their skills throughout the day. Garden Hoses Patio Containers Christie Robley will be demonstrating sheep shearing, and Micro Drips & Sprays Mike Lane will let his border collies show us how sheepdogs Poly Tubing Cards, Gift Wrap · Timers Giftware handle their flock. Music - including spinners and weavers songs - on the Corner of Atkins & Lower Ganges Rd. Farmers Institute stage. 250-537-5531 Fx: 537-5591 [email protected] Vendors - selling fibres, felts, yarns; finished goods; food; and Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 year round other locally made products. Open Sundays 10:00 - 4:00 April 1 -July 15 for more info visit our website at www.gulfislands.com/foxglove SPOR TION GULF ISLANDS DRIF1WOOD • WEDNESDAY, JULY 23,2003 • PAGE A14 Aqualite classes ideal for taking it easier in the water By GAIL SJUBERG their imaginations as well. much more flexible ... ." one feel better on a day-to­ Staff Writer "Pretend you're on your One class member recov­ day b asis, but because it When it comes to boost­ brother's bike and it's too ering from a stroke even helps prevent possible future ing quality of life, members big for you, so it's a big found Aqualite gave him the injuries. of one group tucked into stretch," said Trump at ·one confidence to try working Strengthening core mus­ Shelby Pool's busy schedule point while describing a cer­ out at North End Fitness. cles and improving balance three hours each week have tain leg movement. Ida Marie Threadkell has reduces the chance of falls, a secret they're willing to Then, for building abdom­ been coming to the class for notes Trump. share. · inal muscles, the "wet eight years, since it began as She also stresses how sup­ On sunny afternoons sponge" image was useful. a group for arthritis suffer­ portive the group is, and that they're the ones in the pool "I want you to think of a ers. But it soon broadened to no one would feel out of wearing sunhats and shades, giant, wet sponge here," she include people with all kinds place or uncomfortable stepping and whirling to said, pointing to the magic of exercise needs. about their physical limita­ music and the instructions of spot. "And I want you to Some Aqualite swimmers tions in Aqualite. certified fitness instructor squeeze it dry." find Shelby Pool's mechani­ In fact, " safety" with Rosemary Trump. Improved balance, flexi­ cal lift a real bonus for get­ Trump, the group and the The Aqualite class is bility, muscle tone and blood ting into the water or out of three-dimensional support of designed for people with any circulation are some of the it with ease. the water were cited by vari­ debilitating condition such results of Aqualite sessions. "It's really nice with the ous class members. as arthritis, fibromyalgia or 'They all seem to feel bet­ lift because if you're having Admiration for their Parkinson's disease, those ter and better and more agile a bad day you can use it," instructor - who adds to her recovering from an injury or and more flexible," observed said Threadkell. training with regular work­ Trump about her "students," Having attended her first shop attendance and surgery, or anyone wan~ing an easier kind of aquatic who she is obviously very class on crutches due to a research - was also high on work-out. - fond of. severe arthritic condition the list. It runs Mondays, At the insistence of her and benefitting enormously The only thing wrong Wednesday and Fridays sister Norma Selig, Helen since then, Threadkell jokes with Aqualite, they said, is from 2-3 p.m. Tara came to the class three that she's the Aqualite that it's not available year­ Twelve people came to the years ago after being in a car "poster child." round. first class held this year, with accident. Trump and her class mem­ Anyone wanting to try the most of them hooked on it Tara loves being in the bers are obviously sold on class or wondering if it's from previous seasons. They summer class along with the benefits of water fitness right for them can call followed Trump without HOW ABOUT A LIFT? Lifeguard Stephanie King practising yoga for the rest not only for making every- Trump at 537-5988. hesitation as she led them assists Aqualite participant Donna Flannery into the of the year. through a veritable menu of water with the Shelby Pool lift. PhotobyDebbieWillis Selig used to attend other moves, often using "noo­ water fitness sessions but dles," the floating foam cre­ found she liked Aqualite ations which are standbys in action at some point during while squeezing the noodle better. any swimming spot. the one-hour class, in move­ and walking backwards. "By the end of August, Every possible muscle ments ranging from heel-to­ Sometimes participants · you could measure the dif­ group seemed spurred into toe steps to "kayak strokes" were called on to exercise ference," she said. "I'm that Visit our website: www.meritfurnitureduncan.com FURNITURE Durward hits 15th at world championships APPLIANCES MATTRESSES Salt Spring' s Lynn across the globe competed she said. Durward competed at the ------.. rn Durward shot in to 15th in this year's world cham­ All four women archers previous world competition place and defeated the pionship, she said. in Durward's compound­ in Beijing in 2001, where ~ reigning world champion The competition was bow team placed in the top she placed 52nd. in an elimination round at split into two sections. 35 and the men's com­ The islander's next target the 42nd annual World During the first two days pound-bow division took is the Canadian national Archery Target competitors shoot 144 home a bronze medal. championships in a few Championships in New arrows each, and later they "The Canadian team weeks. The next world DUNCAN PLAZA, 354 Trunk Rd. 746-8761 York City last week~ compete against each other made its best performance championships will be in AFFORDABLE NEW & USED SPORTS "I'm actually ecstatic," in shoot-offs in Central in 20 years," she said. 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Shipley Top Ern a Robertson R. TcM.P. • Registered Acupuncturist, Registered TCM Herbalist Winners scores at 7A- 121 McPhillips Avenue named archery Do you suffer with arthritis pain, migraines, insomnia or sleep disturbances, menstual problems, menopausal symptoms, asthma, or any other chronic condition? GOLF shoot Chinese Medicine may help! I would be happy to answer your questions in a free 15 minute consultation. TEES Justin Temmel placed first in the first annual youth Maxine Whorley and Mike 3D archery shoot on Morgan were Shipley Cup winners with a 66.5 score. Sunday by scoring 144 out Gloria Lloyd and Don of a possible 200 points, MOBILE McMahon came in second said Cliff Carey of the Rod Acupressure Therapy place with 69, followed by and Gun Club. Stress and pain relief Peter Schure and Irene Jeff Fraser came second, with 126 points, and Clay • Sports injuries • Sciatica Hawksworth with a "third • Back, neck & shoulder release place claim." Sayer was third with 113. • Migraine headaches "Those are good scores," • In July 17 men's day Guaranteed Results play, Barry Scotton was first said Carey. "To get 144, with 43 in a par points that's excellent." \ :::L::"' CERTIFIED PRACTIONER event. Between 20 to 30 youths JANET S. HARVEY 250-537·9812 Gundy McLeod came up to 16 years old competed $50.00 per hour second with 42 points, Jack in the event that involves GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Mitchell and Gordon shooting at three-dimension­ Thorne tied for third with al targets. 41, and Reg Winstone was After ribbons were award­ fifth with 40. ed, the kids had a lunch of Gus Mitchell was the hamburgers, hot dogs and 50150 winner. Glad's ice cream. • Alice Fraser won both "It was good weather and low gross (52) and low net a good time," said Carey. (34) scores in the Most Honest Player event in nine­ hole ladies play July 16. Sherrie Boyte Vi Austin was low gross 629-6350 runner-up with a 55 score, and Barb Davies was low Pender Island Lots from $23,000 net runner-up with 36. Houses under $100,000 www.propertyonpender.com However, Beryl Scott was sherrie@ propertyonpender.com declared "the most honest player" of the day. Marg Lowther also had a chip-in on hole #1. • Evans Cup winner in 18- hole ladies play was Eileen Botham with a 71. Pat Lavende( and Barnie Cowan LEAP OF FAITH: Salt Spring's A.J. is on top of were runners-up with a 73. the world as he soars through the air at the Kanaka Botham also won the putt Road skatepark, which recently received a new pot. injection of funds from the RCMP. PhotobyDerncklundy Golfers not yet aged 65 competed for the "Un-Evans Cup," which was won by Janet Butler with a net 67. • Spring Eclectic results were as follows: Melanie Paired-up teams hit courts Iverson, low gross, 78; Lynda Joyce, 79, low gross Tennis pla)":ers Ineke Van Hasselt and Diane Tremblay runner-up; Maxine Whorley, won the First Ladies Cup on Sunday, while the runner-up 54, low net; Chris Locke, team was Ann Stewart and Pat Sutherland. 55, low net runner-up. Players were paired up to create a more even playing field, • Joanna Barrett was low said tournament organizer Carol Wright. gross and low net winner in Similarly paired were the eight doubles teams competing July 15 business ladies play, in the men's President's Cup on Saturday. followed by Tricia Simpson Patrick Lee and Jeremy Winter won the event, and Richard in runner-up position. Steel and Allan Bruce were runners-up. Pam Ellacott earned a special putt pot score. • Some $22,000 was raised at the 23rd annual ~ richard j. wey & associates Ladies Heart Fund tourna­ ment at Uplands on July 16. ~ 1 a n d s u r v e y i n g i n c . Mona Coulter, Connie Hardy and Irene Richard J. Wey BCLS Hawksworth played on teams with net 61, 62 and Legal, Engineering and Topographical Surveys 64. The winning team had a Subdivision Planning net 54 and the captain was presented with keys to a The Oakville-Suite 106-97 17 Third St., Sidney, BC V8L 3A3 new car for her hole-in-one Telephone (250) 656-5155 • Fax: (250) 656-5175 on #11. VANCOUVER I'SLAND

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V8K 2H5 recommend it as a fi rst race, but I would do it Tel: 537-4413 Fax: 537-5120 again." Thibault trains with islanders Bruce Grey and Swimmers endure pain week John Nilssen, who also Salt Spring Stingrays' aggregate. winners in each Watch next week's rode the race. 30+ Years Combined "pain week" ended with vic­ division. Driftwood for sprint chal­ "Bruce and John have Real Estate Excellence tories small and large at the In the sprint relay, the sum lenge BTs and top-eight been unbelievable mentors annual Sidney Sprint of divisions for each team's Buyers and Sellers Agents to me," she said. "I could­ placements, which were not Challenge swim meet last participants · could not n't have done it without available as the Driftwood weekend. exceed 15, unlike typical them." went to press Tuesday. During their annual "pain relays which are run within The Stingrays get one Grey came in seventh Best service overall, and Nilssen came week," swimmers undertook divisions. week's reprieve before in 15th, which was about daytime activities - such as One Salt Spring team - heading to Commonwealth imaginable! 20 minutes faster than a mini-triathlon, early morn­ Miranda Logan-Webb (Div. pool for the regional cham­ when he raced up the ing practice in Stowell Lake, 6), Sarah Penhale (4), pionships (August 2-3), at We promise ... mountain six years ago and and a beach boot camp - in Danica Lundy (3) and Sierra which the top three swim­ addition to tougher prac­ Lundy (2) -just missed the DONNA RECEN CGA KERRY CHALMERS came last. mers in each event will expectexcellenceo kerrychalmers@ Riding uphill is difficult tices. sprint challenge podium by qualify for the provincial saltspring.com Pager 1-800-731-7131 saltsprlng.com for people in his weight Pain week marks the peak taking third spot; while the championships. www.gulfislandsrealestate.com of training for swimmers boys' team of Brendan category, said Nilssen, and This year the Vancouver the most up to date real estate website for SSI he was happy to keep Grey and, although best times Nickerson, Isaac Raddysh, Island region is hosting the and Thibault in sight. (BTs) are not an expected James Cameron (all Div. 4) provincial championships, "It's kind of like a griz­ result of over-worked mus­ and Julian Smith (3) just set for August 15-17, at the REIMAX Realty of Salt Spring Island zly bear chasing a couple cles, numerous swimmers missed the semi-finals by Commonwealth pool. of jackrabbits," he said. managed to pull off personal placing fifth. It took all three just over bests at the weekend meet. Salt Spring also came an hour to complete the The meet included two home with an aggregate tro­ 16-kilometre road bike additional features - the phy when Sierra Lundy won race. annual sprint challenge the most points (two firsts, HUGE SUMMER SALE "It's comparable to some freestyle relay, and trophies three seconds) for Div. 2 climbs that the Tour de for top male and female girls at the meet. France guys are doing," Ganges Floor Coverings said Grey, who reached 84 km per hour zipping down the mountain. "It was hard Top bowlers nanted July 25 thru August 2 • :::2 . sa c:"W- a ra J;.lE:I: work going up, but a Recent summer bowling Summer league, July 3: reward on the way down." league high scores are as fol­ Lance Leask, 205, 254; Ken Thibault was not so lows: Ditlof, 235. happy with the descent. Special Olympics, July 2: June 26: Ken Ditlof, "It' s too freaky going Gloria Dale, 154, Sharon 233/613; Lance Leask, down. I lost Bruce and Way, 187, Andrew Kryzan, 245/642; Dan Bedford, 223, John in the dust." 141. 287, 290/800; Shirley Grey also participated in June 25: Jason Newport, Palmateer, 200, 229/624; a memorial race for his 143, Mahjor Bains, 158. David Carey, 205. brother, AI Grey, at Whistler last Thursday. 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