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[email protected] www.gulfislands.net Trustees pledge fi re hall referendum Index Public opposition halts “It really doesn’t help the against the process during a the decision to Salt Spring the letter reads. “While we Arts ...... 13 counter petition fi re department, trustees or SSIFPD public meeting. Island voters. were following the Ministry volunteers to have people Speakers cited concerns In a letter submitted to [of Community Services] Classifieds ...... 34 By SEAN MCINTYRE upset with the process,” said about the safety of neigh- the Driftwood by Wyatt on guidelines as an improve- Editorials ...... 8 Driftwood Staff Mark Wyatt, an SSIFPD bours living near the pro- behalf of the SSIFPD, trust- ment district in initiating Health ...... 33 –––––––––––– trustee, on Monday. “This is posed site, a potential $5- ees said construction of a fi re this process, in fairness to Horoscope ...... 37 Sirens of public alarm something that could present million price tag and a lack hall can only be supported if the community, we need to the entire department with a of community dialogue. the majority of island resi- take the time to complete the Letters ...... 9 have convinced Salt Spring Island Fire Protection Dis- big problem.” Wyatt and SSIFPD chair dents are behind it. plan and initiate an informed Sports ...... 31 trict (SSIFPD) trustees to Fire trustees voted unani- Ted Hinds said the district “On behalf of the trust- public discussion.” TV Listings ...... 15 halt the counter-petition pro- mously to restart the public will gather a fi re hall design ees, I would like to apolo- Under the revised process, process at a private meet- plan, budget, traffi c impact gize to the community for the $1.1-million offer will What’s On...... 26 cess on the Ganges fi re hall proposal and hold a referen- ing last Thursday, three days study and other relevant prematurely initiating the dum instead. after 11 people spoke out information before leaving counter-petition process,” REFERENDUM 2

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ON THE LAKE: Enjoying a brisk row on St. Mary Lake last week are, from left: Karen Hosie, Susan Grace, Jill Thomas and Jane Wither- North End Fitness spoon. The four are practising twice a week for a competition at Elk Lake coming up in February. Photo by Derrick Lundy 537-5217 Pillar problem is plaguing Lefebvre posts Rainbow pool construction bail at $5 million The Rainbow Road pool receiving an engineers’ last projected pool opening has experienced its first report on the matter. date of April 30, 2007. By SEAN MCINTYRE major construction glitch. “It has to be stressed that In a January 10 Drift- Driftwood Staff 25 years of buying Peter Lake, the Parks and this is not a question of wood Viewpoint piece, Lake Salt Spring Island resident Geoff Savage is stick- and selling property Recreation Commission structural integrity,” he said. reported that as of the end ing up for his close personal friend following John on Salt Spring. (PARC) member chairing “The structure is designed of November 2006, some Lefebvre’s arrest in California last Friday. the pool construction com- to national building code $3,186,121 had been spent “I’ve known John for a long time, he’s done a lot of Gil mittee, said that “without standard with a substantial on construction, servicing good work and I hope all that can continue,” Savage Mouat getting into a lot of technical safety margin. The struc- and other soft costs, which told the Driftwood Monday. “He’s done all sorts of 537-4900 detail of the possible causes, ture has been made and is about 5.5 per cent over good work from the Four Great Rivers in Tibet to Salt www.gilmouat.com the result is a slight deﬂ ec- erected according to plan. budget. Spring and back.” tion in a couple of the [con- The consulting engineers However, he said, some of Lefebvre, 55, is scheduled to appear in a Manhattan crete] columns.” are working on the situa- the extra expenses came as courtroom today (Wednesday) where a federal court Lake said the unex- tion and remedial measures a result of upgrades chosen judge will review his bail conditions. A preliminary pected situation would no will be taken in due course. after the budget was set. hearing is set for New York next month. doubt “give rise to alarm- This will of course occa- The commission next The part-time Salt Spring Island resident was ist rumours,” which is why sion some delay and extra meets as a whole on Mon- PARC agreed to provide expense.” day, January 29 at 7 p.m. in LEFEBVRE BAIL 3 the preliminary facts before PARC will be revising its the Portlock Park portable. GANGES See Our New 10% off Tuesdays Party Section! (some restrictions apply) ILLAGE ARKET V M • party favours • theme plates • cutlery • printed balloons LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • helium balloons • piñata’s

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2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

77%347).$$ Skeena: same RAD as Gabriola ferry , 7"" Ê ° By STACY the “two stern right-angle to the TSBC indicated that media advisory announced CARDIGAN SMITH drive units rotated away since 2002 there have been the company was commit- #USTOM&LOORING Driftwood Staff from their normal ‘pushing several instances of erratic ted to installing audio-video 3PECIALIZINGINCUSTOM7IDE0LANK #LEAR$OUGLAS&IR One of the ferries serving in’ position. This resulted RAD behaviour caused by alarms on all nine vessels Salt Spring Island is outfi t- in the ferry breaking one of component failure.” equipped with RAD units. s"RANDNAMEmOORINGAVAILABLE ted with the same equip- its mooring chains and rap- One such incident took Marshall said company s/VER(ARDWOOD3OFTWOODSPECIESINSTOCK ment that malfunctioned two idly backing away from the place in 2002 while the engineers are currently work- weeks ago, causing a 3/4- berth.” Bowen Queen was discharg- ing with the manufacturer of £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx ton truck to plunge into the xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-ìÞ]Ê The Skeena Queen, which ing vehicles at Gabriola the warning alarms but she water at Nanaimo Harbour. runs between Fulford Har- Island. did not know which ships According to fi ndings by bour and Swartz Bay, is also The Bowen Queen is cur- would receive the upgrades the Transportation Safety outfitted with RAD units, rently used as a relief vessel, fi rst. +POJTMPDBM*OWFTUNFOU Board of Canada (TSBC), a said B.C. Ferries’ director fi lling in for boats when they A second letter from "EWJTPSZ4FSWJDFIBT problem with the right-angle of media relations Deborah undergo refits, said Mar- Myers, dated January 18, BOFNQIBTJTPOUIF drive (RAD) units caused Marshall. shall. The vessel will fi ll in stated a visual examina- IJHIFTURVBMJUZ the incident involving the RADs are used to steer for the Skeena Queen next tion of the “wires, chains QSPGFTTJPOBMBEWJDF MV Quinsam. and propel the boat. A boat month. and securing arrangements” The truck was the final may have two or four RADs, Myers also wrote other used for mooring the Quin- BOETFSWJDFBMPOHXJUI vehicle being loaded onto depending on the vessel. vessels with RADs “have sam at the time of the acci- JOUFHSBUFEXFBMUI the Quinsam before the ves- Each RAD can turn 360 a similar history of erratic dent found that these means NBOBHFNFOU sel made its way to Gabri- degrees and is independently behaviour,” but did not spec- do not appear “suffi ciently ola Island for the 6:55 p.m powered by a diesel engine. ify which vessels she was robust to hold the vessel in sailing on January 9. As the They can only be controlled referring to or when the inci- dock.” B.C. Ferries person- 1SPUFDUJOH vehicle pulled forward onto from the wheelhouse or the dents occurred. nel stated they also agree BOEHSPXJOH the loading ramp at 6:57 engine room. Marshall was unaware of with this recommendation. p.m., the ramp fell. According to Myers’ the specifi c incidents Myers’ In addition, B.C. Ferries ZPVSXFBMUI Although the single pas- report, information indicated report referred to, but said released a 70-page safety senger was able to pull the RADs may have rotated B.C. Ferries’ engineers are review by former B.C. audi- himself to safety, the truck as a result of the malfunction currently working with tor general George L. Mor- slipped into the water. of the electronic or mechani- the TSBC to prepare a log fi tt on Monday. The report In a January 16 letter to cal components of the steer- detailing the history of RAD makes 41 recommendations B.C. Ferries president and ing control system or “the units on vessels in the fl eet. to enhance ferry system CEO David Hahn, TSBC inadvertent rotation of the Marshall said the report safety, but concluded “over- .FFU+POJ(BOEFSUPO director of marine investiga- RAD control joystick.” should be ready sometime all, the company is operating tion Yvette Myers wrote the Myers went on to write this week. a safe coastal ferry transpor- ,°ÊÊ>ìÀÌÊ Ê * ÛiÃÌiÌÊ`ÛÃÀÊ>`Ê>V>Ê*>iÀ accident was caused when that “information available Last week a B.C. Ferries’ tation system.” xÎÇ£Èx{ÊÊÊÊÊ +ÕiÃÌÃ¶ÊÊÊi>Ê°>ìÀÌJL«V`°V ÜÜÜ°}>ìÀÌ°V FOR THE FIRE HALL REFERENDUM ÁÊº "Ê L>ÀÊÀÕìÊÃÞL®»ÊÃÊ>ÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>ì>ÀÊvÊ >ÊvÊ ÌÀi>]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕìÀÊViVi°Êº iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃ»Ê>`Êº "Ê From Page 1 iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ`Û>ViÊ*À}À>»Ê>ÀiÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>ì>ÀÃÊvÊ "Ê iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ À«À>ÌÊÌi`]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕìÀÊViVi° RECORD remain valid until February to receive more ideas from A story about a donation to 28. No deposit was placed “I’m happy we’ll taxpayers. GET THE the Salt Spring Island library on the Kings Lane property. get to see the “I’m delighted to have this $ 95 JOB DONE in last week’s Driftwood What happens after the thing put on hold,” he said. 509 incorrectly identifi ed the late deadline remains unknown democratic As a director with the MS 290-20 with a STIHL MS 290 Sharon Mitchell Perry as Chain Saw but, Wyatt said, it is likely process.” Farmers Institute, Wood- a library volunteer and the the board will need to rene- ward questioned why trust- funds as coming from her gotiate the offer once it — Don Gainor ees should overlook trying to estate. expires. build the hall in the Agricul- The donation was in fact “How we proceed will be tural Land Reserve (ALR) made by Perry’s daughter based on the recommenda- erendum in conjunction with when the high school, rec- Jane. tions we receive from the upcoming trustee elections reation centre and RCMP community,” Wyatt said. in March. station are all built on ALR Earlier this month, trust- “That’s not going to hap- property. ees announced plans to bor- pen,” Hinds said. “I believe fi rmly that if it is MS 230-17 MS 390-20 LTC meets row up to $5 million for the Though cost and timing in the public interest, taking Chain Saw Chain Saw considerations initially made $ 95 $ 95 purchase of property and something out of the ALR is 349 549 construction of a new fire trustees reluctant to pursue worthwhile,” he said. “That February 1 hall on the bowling alley the referendum route, resi- is no reason to abandon any HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT The next public Salt located at 154 Kings Lane. dents opposing the counter- ideas.” 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Spring Island Local Trust The SSIFPD informed resi- petition process said it is Based on his experience, the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 Committee (LTC) meeting is dents the plan would pro- the only way to accurately Woodward said, land regis- arriving soon after the last, ceed unless 750 registered gauge the public’s position tered under the ALR is gen- with a Thursday, February 1 land owners signed a coun- on where, when and how a erally cheaper than unpro- Tide Tables new fi re hall should be built. date set. ter-petition form by Febru- tected properties. AT FULFORD HARBOUR After speaking publicly Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet Last year the LTC met on ary 16 at 4 p.m. Woodward said the pro- sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. against the fi re trustees’ ini- Tuesday afternoons at Art- Trustees Wyatt and Hinds cess, location and potential JANUARY 28 03:38 3.2 10.5 tial approach, island resident Spring, but that has been said they will never know $5-million price tag prompt- 24 01:41 1.4 4.6 SU 06:16 3.1 10.2 how many residents had Don Gainor said he was ed him to speak out against WE 08:57 3.6 11.8 10:44 3.3 10.8 changed to Thursdays for signed the petitions since relieved trustees listened to the project during last week’s 15:57 1.5 4.9 19:26 0.5 1.6 2007. Most, but not all, dates 21:46 2.4 7.9 the deputy returning offi cer the public. public meeting. 29 04:25 3.4 11.2 fall on the fi rst Thursday of In addition to a flawed 25 02:21 1.9 6.2 will destroy all the forms by He encouraged SSIFPD MO 08:36 3.2 10.5 each month. week’s end. political process, he said, the trustees to take advantage TH 09:20 3.5 11.5 11:32 3.2 10.5 Meetings begin at 1 p.m. 16:50 1.1 3.6 20:17 0.4 1.3 The decision was based on decision to build the hall on of the Islands Trust’s ongo- with a town hall dialogue the response they received Kings Lane remains a con- ing Official Community 26 00:04 2.5 8.2 between trustees and the FR 03:06 2.4 7.9 30 05:05 3.5 11.5 from the public, they said. tentious issue. Plan Review so as to place 09:45 3.5 11.5 TU 09:55 3.1 10.2 public. Hinds added it will like- “I’m happy we’ll get to the new fi re hall within the 17:42 0.8 2.6 12:36 3.2 10.5 Islanders wanting advance 21:05 0.3 1.0 ly take several months to see the democratic process,” greater vision for the Ganges 27 02:23 2.8 9.2 notice of the agenda can assemble all the needed he said. Village area. SA 04:15 2.8 9.2 arrange for it to be e-mailed information and initiate the John Woodward, who also The SSIFPD’s next public 10:11 3.4 11.2 DDDDD to them from the Ganges referendum process. spoke against the matter, meeting is at the Ganges fi re 18:34 0.6 2.0 Trust office, or pick up a He ruled out any chance said the longer time frame hall on Monday, February 19 copy from the offi ce. of being ready to hold a ref- will give trustees the chance at 7:30 p.m.

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Area 06 Assessed Value 07 Assessed Value % change 3TEWART2D Ganges Village $328,500 $367,255 11.8% }ÀV i 3ALT3PRING "# Central SSI Upland $364,908 $394,657 8.2 % ÊÊ>ÞÌV> INFO AGRICHEMCA North - No W/F $382,934 $415,503 8.5 % Ê SOILPLANTWATERTESTING WWWAGRICHEMCA South - No W/F $366,592 $403,079 10.0 % North W/F $851,943 $846,323 -0.7 % " - Ê7/ ,Ê/ -/ Central Waterfront $893,602 $972,729 8.9 % *USTONECALLFORSAMPLING ANALYSIS South W/F $720,079 $750,654 4.2 % ANDREPORTING ALLWITHINAWEEK Lakefront $481,304 $493,142 2.5 % #OLIFORMSsMETALSsNUTRIENTSsARSENICsFLUORIDE

Source: B.C. Assessment Assessing the ‘07 assessments — xÎn£Ç£Ó other islands play catch-up with SSI Adult By SEAN MCINTYRE Kelowna, Kamloops, Fort St. failed to register double-digit pening in the real estate mar- Driftwood Staff John, Sidney, Victoria and growth in 2006, doesn’t nec- ket. Below average property Vancouver. essarily mean island prop- Since 2005, he said, prop- Graduation assessment for Salt Spring’s Closer to home, water- erty owners will lose out. erty sales on Salt Spring 2007 assessments are the front properties on Pender “From a tax perspective, declined 14.5 per cent. In inevitable result of the past Island rose by as much as it may be an advantage,” spite of the decrease, Navra- Program fi ve years’ exceptional real 42 per cent with non-water- Hawkins said. “Folks over til said, average selling pric- estate market, according to front going up 22 per cent. on Salt Spring might ben- es still rose 4.62 per cent (the Brian Hawkins, BC Assess- Increases on Galiano, Mayne efi t from a reversal of what median sale prices rose 0.61 Classes Starting in the Second Semester ment’s Capital Area asses- and Saturna islands outpaced they’re used to.” per cent), during the same sor. Salt Spring Island by 25, 18 While taxes may not be period. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6pm Average assessed values and 21 per cent respectively. going down, he said, land “It seems that the assess- in Salt Spring’s eight “neigh- “It’s likely the rest of the owners will not see dramatic ment values are still catch- Social Studies 11 bourhoods” rose by an aver- islands are playing catch-up increases based solely on ing up with the recent active Geography 12 age 6.9 per cent in the one- with Salt Spring,” Hawkins increasing property values. market, though the market Math 11 year period ending on July said. “Now that proper- Changes in assessed val- itself has levelled off, post- (required for many college courses) 1, 2006. The fi gure is well ties on the island are more ues, Hawkins said, depend ing only slight price gains,” below the 18.7 per cent aver- expensive, people are look- largely on movements in he said, adding the average age set in 2005 and the 24.7 ing elsewhere.” the local real estate market. selling price for a property For further information per cent increase recorded With 50 sales registered Assessors also take into in all sectors on the island Contact GISS, or Len Sokol, in 2004. during the assessment peri- account a property’s size, has increased 97 per cent [email protected]

Assessment increases on od, he added, the Magic location, quality and loca- since 2001.

the island are among the Lake area on Pender Island tion, he added. The average sales price lowest in British Columbia. showed the highest increas- According to Salt Spring of a residential non-water- ➦ Province-wide values rose es in the southern Gulf realtor Tom Navratil, the front property on Salt ➦ by 23 per cent with most Islands. 2007 assessments approxi- Spring is $497,973 (median You Who..? growth occurring in Vernon, Just because Salt Spring mately reﬂ ect what is hap- $428,500). LEFEBVRE From Page 1 Winner released from a Los Angeles criminal activity are liable to profits of online gambling for December: jail on Friday after posting a maximum sentence of 20 sites. Mary Lou bail at $5 million. Bail con- years in prison. Savage said Lefebvre’s Bompas ditions restricted him from According to informa- lawyer is refusing to com- leaving the city until his tion released by the U.S. ment until more details Your name will be entered in a monthly draw court appearance. Attorney’s office in New regarding the charges are for a return trip for one to Vancouver. Investigators arrested York, Lefebvre served as made. COME TO THE SS AIR OFFICE TO ENTER Lefebvre at his winter home president of NETeller from “At this point there are terra firma Grace Pt. Square, 3102-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. in Malibu, California last 2000 to 2002 and remained no concrete charges so he BUILDERS LTD. www.sirewall.com week based on evidence that an active member of the is evaluating his legal strat- 537-9355 Three times daily to Downtown he allegedly conspired to pro- company’s board of directors egy,” Savage said. Vancouver & Vancouver Airport mote illegal gambling activi- until December 2005. As of Barring judicial interven- ties by transferring billions December 2004, he owned tion in Lefebvre’s ongoing of dollars of internet bets a 13.44 per cent share of the investments, Savage said, • Departing GANGES 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/2:00pm Daily placed through NETeller, an company. work on the Vesuvius Inn ...... online money transfer com- “There is ample indication will continue as planned. Meals you would make.. if you had the time! • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER pany Lefebvre co-founded these defendants knew the “John has asked me to Check our website 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri with Stephen Lawrence in American market for their convey many thanks for sup- 3:15pm Daily 1999. Police arrested Law- services was illegal,” said port received from all his for our ...... rence in the U.S. Virgin FBI assistant director Mark friends on Salt Spring,” Sav- weekly menus or our • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT Islands last week. Mershon in the statement. age said. “Restoration of the selection at Jana’s Bake Shop 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri The Canadian citizens face Prosecutors allege Lefeb- Vesuvius pub is very impor- Christine Godlonton 3:45pm Daily charges under the Unlaw- vre retained an active role in tant and work continues. We ful Internet Gambling Act the company until his arrest. have met with workers and 537- 0867 SALTSPRINGAIR passed in late 2006. A NETeller statement assured them everyone will www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 The act was introduced in released after the arrests continue getting paid.” late 2006 to help curb the stated Lefebvre no longer Lefebvre bought the estimated $6 billion that has any connection to the Vesuvius Inn after he moved SALT SPRING leaves the U.S. each year via company. to the island in 2005. He unregulated, offshore and During an interview at his hopes to restore the pub to online casinos. People found Sunset Drive home last sum- its former glory as a one- MINI STORAGE guilty of transmitting funds mer, Lefebvre said he did of-a-kind venue for live folk 537-4722 known to have come from not earn his money from the and rock music.

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4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Trust’s rock bylaw gathers moss By SEAN MCINTYRE to get ideas,” said committee would unfairly target smaller ing and construction, he

Local▼ Professionals Driftwood Staff chair Andrew Haigh. operators and property own- said, contributes nearly 50 you can count on! Whoever thought people The debate has polar- ers. per cent of the phospho- “Martin has been one of the most could spend so much time ized environmentalists and He suggested limits be rous in Cusheon Lake. High valuable investments in our fi nancial talking about dirt? construction industry rep- increased to 1,000 cubic phosphorous levels increase lives. Excellent Personal Service.” Karen & Brian Hartley Following the Islands resentatives though, based metres of rock and more the likelihood of potentially Rocky Kinahan Trust’s decision to give fi rst on last week’s presentations, than 1,000 cubic metres for toxic cyanobacteria blooms Administrative Assistant 537-1730 reading to proposed bylaws it’s becoming hard to know fi ll used in the construction in the water, Weeden added. Martin Hoogerdyk GRACE POINT SQUARE Certified Financial Planner [email protected] 418 and 419 last summer in where to draw the line. of driveways. Incorporating ecology into an attempt to limit the quan- “I think for the most part Directors from the Salt the building process via a tity of rock, soil and other we are a pretty reliable Spring Island Chamber of best practices code, he said, aggregate property own- group and are pretty caring,” Commerce also stepped for- is the only way to preserve Royal LePage ers may remove from their said Ken Byron, speaking ward in support of less strin- the island’s fragile flora, TOM NAVRATIL Salt Spring Realty e-mail: [email protected] property, it turns out yet on behalf of the Salt Spring gent regulations. In a letter fauna and water supply. www.saltspringhomes.com 537-5515 another another bylaw might Island Construction Asso- presented to the AEC, the “My feeling is the next half be needed to set everything ciation. “We all live in this chamber claims any attempts of buildings that we build on straight. community and we care to overly regulate the island’s this island will cause more GREAT OPPORTUNITY Based on suggestions from about what goes on there. construction industry could damage to the environment Sunny quiet 0.82 ac. building lot close to Beddis some of the 25 participants We are not out to destroy it have a dramatic impact on than the fi rst half,” he said. Beach. New septic for 3 bedroom house installed, at a Thursday evening pub- and we are here long term.” the island’s economy. “They will unless we adopt lic meeting, members of the Byron recognized the Bob Weeden, president of a best management practices water and 200 amp service hooked up. Includes 100 Salt Spring Islands Trust’s importance of protecting the the Salt Spring Island Con- based system of guidelines sq.ft nicely finished outbuilding. Ready for your home! Advisory Environment island’s natural heritage, but servancy, encouraged the of rules and regulations that z $249,000 (no gst)å Committee (AEC) agreed to said it must be done while Islands Trust to implement will refl ect who we are and consider a new bylaw that respecting the rights of the a best management practices what we are.” would differentiate between local economy. system under which both The AEC will examine small-scale operators and He said the proposal to sides could work to make options presented at Thurs- larger “industrial-scale” levy a fee for the removal of new regulations successful. day’s meeting in preparation think SAWYERS mining operation. more than 30 cubic metres Disturbance of land for its recommendations to Quilting... “We are here to listen and or three truck loads of fill wrought by logging, farm- the island’s trustees.

“Quilter on the go” JAIME LONG, Sawyer’s instructor ONLY 11 POUNDS! Road ranking determines priority FROM By STACY specifi c area, or to the type cleared according to prior- skill,” he said. $ CARDIGAN SMITH or amount of equipment that ity level, each time it snows, Ken Garner, transporta- 288 Driftwood Staff must be used. Instead, regu- the levels are reset and the tion supervisor with School Curious about snow lations are focused on the sequence starts again. District 64, said the snow only one of many different removal on your street or end product. In turn, if there are many has “really affected” school models to choose from how long it takes crews to “A different company may consecutive snowfalls, bus service on the island this SAWYER SEWING CENTRE fi x pot holes? have a different game plan roads ranked lower may not year. 3400 Douglas • 1-888-229-2266 According to Peter Wight- [for completing the task],” be cleared for quite some Although service has been DEAN SAWYER www.sawyersewing.com man, the Ministry of Trans- said Wightman. time. at times restricted to main portation’s Vancouver Island According to Rick Gill, Gill said he feels Main- roads or cancelled altogeth- district manager, roads are general manager for Main- road is doing a good job er, Garner applauds the work THE attended to according to road South Island Contract- maintaining roads given this crews have been doing. their priority and priority is ing Ltd., the company that year’s conditions, but said The service has been determined by a road’s traffi c maintains Salt Spring roads the company does receive a good, he said. After the ferry volume. Basically, the busier under contract from the pro- lot of complaints from resi- routes and school routes are Local Liquor Store a road, the less disrepair it is vincial government, accept- dents wondering when their cleared, the crews get right allowed to fall into. able snowfall levels start at 4 road will be cleared. to work on the bus routes. And school bus routes get cm for Class A roads. According to Salt Spring However, snowfall isn’t special consideration, said Gill said Class A roads are road foreman John Charl- the only problem crews are Wightman. the major routes, such as the ton, Mainroad has eight staff dealing with: the frequent For the winter months, Trans-Canada Highway, of on the island: himself, a rain mixed with frost is caus- roads are classifi ed from A which there are none on the mechanic and six other full- ing roads to crack and pot to E, with A being the high- island. time workers. holes to form. est priority. For the summer, Fulford-Ganges Road is Gill said contract help “It’s just a bad mix,” said roads are ranked from 1 to a Class-B road, and six cm has also occasionally been Gill. 8, again with 1 ranking the of snowfall is allowed to brought in to deal with some Mainroad was awarded the highest. accumulate before the road of the heavier falls, but was southern Vancouver Island The reason for the higher is plowed. unsure of specifi c numbers. roads maintenance contract specifi city in warmer months Sunset Drive is a Class-C Although Charlton was approximately two years is that crews will attend to a road and 10 cm is allowed to unable to comment as far ago. It is a 10-year contract, tree that has fallen across accumulate. as staffing levels are con- which is consistent with an unmaintained road in the Scott Point Drive and cerned, he was supportive of practices across the prov- Purchase any 6 summer, but will not plow Mount Belcher Heights are the crew. ince, said Wightman. that same road in the winter. examples of Class-D roads, “We’ve been running with Of 28 contracts available Wines or Spirits and Wightman said there are with 15 cm accumulation the same crew for decades across the province, Main- no regulations as to how levels. now. We have a lot of history road has four of them, said Save 10%! many staff must work in a Although streets are and local knowledge and Gill. OPEN FROM 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY. What’s On This Week? Beaver and frost add #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 537-9463 (WINE) See page 26 to island’s road woes High snowfall isn’t the only problem causing problems on Our Best Rates! Salt Spring roads this winter. “It’s been an extended winter. Now we’re dealing with GIC Rates as of frost on the roads and the roads are failing,” said Mainroad January 23, 2007 South Island Contracting Ltd. general manager Rick Gill. There has been fl ooding on many roads on Salt Spring and Cashable 3.45% throughout the Gulf Islands, he said. Non-Redeemable The end of Collins Road was washed out. Gill said it 30 day 4.10% would be too expensive to fi x the road given current weather conditions and crews are therefore in discussion with the 60 day 4.05% single resident affected to fi nd a temporary solution. 90 day 3.90% John Charlton, Mainroad’s local foreman, said fl ooding recently occurred on Lower Ganges Road by Canal Road 1 year 4.00% when an eight-foot-long roadway culvert pipe shifted. 3 year 4.15% “The ponding there is a result of too much rain for the 5 year 4.20% pipe to handle because the pipe is out of line slightly,” said Charlton. (Rates subject to change) But weather isn’t the only nuisance crews are dealing with: Call Mafalda today frequent fl ooding on North End Road near Lang Road is the result of a resident beaver, said Charlton. A beaver plugs the 20-inch culvert pipe with brush nightly, causing fl ooding in the area and frustration for road crews. “We’re not going to try and run it over with a truck or anything, although sometimes I feel like it,” joked Charlton. 537-1730 Charlton is currently in discussions with Ministry of Envi- Grace Point Square ronment staff to see what can be done to persuade the beaver to move to another location.

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WINTER TRIM: With an eye to spring, Christine Copeland prunes an ornamen- Photo by Derrick Lundy 2007 tal plum tree at a Sunset Drive property. Fulford fi re training facility SPRING still grounded, says Trust SNEAK By SEAN MCINTYRE property to accommodate rank among the province’s Driftwood Staff its proposed use. top training centres.Trust- PEEK Construction of a He added a recent deci- ees deny any possibility of $400,000 state-of-the-art sion to prioritize the appli- using the area to train off- fi re training facility remains cations on the grounds island fi refi ghters. far from a done deal in spite they serve the public inter- Brodie Porter, the Islands SANDWICH of comments made during est does not guarantee the Trust’s regional planning a public meeting by Salt matter will be referred to manager, said Local Trust TRIBAL Spring Island Fire Pro- the province’s Agricultural Committee trustees will NAOT tection District (SSIFPD) Land Commission (ALC) likely speak to the matter at trustee Ken Lee last week. for approval. their next meeting on Feb- SKECHERS Claims the fire depart- “There appears to be ruary 1. ment is “right where it wants some urgency to do it Before trustees consider to be” with its application from their point of view forwarding the application to remove a portion of the and we’ve agreed to give it to the ALC, Lamb said, Fulford Fire hall property some priority, but there is it must first be examined out of the Agriculture Land still a process we have to go by the Trust’s Agriculture Reserve are premature, through,” said Lamb. Advisory Committee. The according to Salt Spring SSIFPD trustees maintain accompanying rezoning SHOP JANUARY trustee Peter Lamb. the facility is needed to train process is expected to take “I’ve still yet to see any the department’s growing at least nine months. FINAL MARKDOWNS! application,” he said dur- ranks of volunteers. Plans to locate the training a conversation outside Speaking in a 2006 ing ground behind the Ful- SAVE UP TO 70% the Ganges fi re hall follow- interview, fire chief Dave ford fire hall have come ing the January 15 SSIFPD Enfi eld said live-fi re train- under fi re from neighbours meeting. ing for Salt Spring’s volun- concerned about the release Later in the week, Lamb teer fi refi ghters can cost up of potentially hazardous confi rmed the application, to $120,000 per year. chemicals. submitted last October, According to the SSIF- “We do not have any faith has not yet been forward- PD 2007 budget, train- in the board,” said Vanessa ed to him or fellow trustee ing expenses account for Farias, regarding fi re trust- George Ehring by Islands three per cent of the fire ees’ repeated attempts to Trust staff. department’s $1.3 million promote the facility as an A separate application in expenses. environmentally-friendly Ganges Village 537-5551 has been made to rezone the The new facility would training facility.

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6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 15 years of Real Estate Knowledge First baby title not so easy to bestow By DAWN HAGE Driftwood Staff 25 years of After waiting two weeks for a New Year’s baby, Salt Island Life Spring was graced by the arrival of not just one or even carol OWLES SALT SPRING REALTY • 537-5515 two, but three new babies F www.carolfowles.com within a 28-hour period. www.mls.ca • email: [email protected] Two were born at Victoria General and one was born at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring. There’s nothing as exciting as the arrival of a brand The smartest investment tip new baby, and rumours were you’ll ever hear. flying on the morning of January 15 that the fi rst baby of 2007 had arrived. Report- ers raced to confi rm the birth and a photographer was dis- patched to take the picture for the Driftwood’s special advertiser-supported page. Sure enough, Antoine Lucio Gonzalez was born at 9:28 p.m. on January 12 at Victoria General Hospi- HERE’S TO 2007: Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary volunteers Marjorie Nash and tal (VGH) to parents Jodi Donna Way congratulate Sarah Leslie and newcomer James Darwin Maxwell Les- French and Osmany Gonza- lie with the traditionalPhoto by Sean McIntyre auxiliary gift. lez. Weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, he is a healthy and Auxiliary for the honour of happy little boy. French had having the fi rst baby born at planned to deliver her baby Lady Minto in 2007. on Salt Spring, but last-min- In the meantime, French ute complications forced her was chatting with her mid- to leave the island and head wives about her delivery and to VGH for the birth. mentioned there had been When contacted, French another Salt Spring mom cautioned that several Salt down the hall from her at Spring babies were due, but Victoria General. as the fi rst confi rmed arrival Sarah Nicol had been see- in 2007 of a baby born into ing an off-island obstetrician a Salt Spring family — even and was planning to have though the birth occurred a natural birth at Victoria General Hospital. At the last Fact: off the island — her family received the honours. hour, her doctor decided a Would you make an investment that costs In the meantime, Sarah cesarian section was neces- nothing up front, then pays off by improving Leslie was having mild sary and Riley James Nicol your life immeasurably? Why wouldn’t you, is labour pains on the night of was delivered at 10:03 a.m. the question. Invest in yourself – come in for a January 12 and when her on January 12. He was a AND THEN THEY WERE FOUR: Sarah and James Nicol water broke at 9 a.m. Janu- healthy 8 lbs. 8 ounces and free hearing test and make sure you’re in on a and 15-month-old Liam welcome newborn Riley. ary 13, she decided it was joins 15-month-old big Photo by Sean McIntyre good thing. time to go to Lady Minto brother Liam. Hospital. She arrived at 10 Because her prenatal care Although it seems like a all the information. Last year a.m. and little James Darwin was being handled by off- straightforward task to name the fi rst baby of the year was Maxwell Leslie arrived at island doctors and not Salt a community’s fi rst baby of born without any outside 1:41 p.m., weighing in at 8 Spring’s Community Mid- the year, it is surprisingly caregivers. lbs.,1.5 ounces. wifery Care (CMC), Nicol complicated on Salt Spring. French and Gonzalez are “You had the first Salt and her husband James were Moms can end up deliv- more than happy to share the Spring baby!” everyone simply “off the radar.” Drift- ering off island at the last spotlight with both Leslie exclaimed. And, true enough, wood staff, Lady Minto and minute, so local hospital and the Nicols as all three she was the fi rst mom to have the midwives did not know records don’t tell the whole families celebrate the safe a 2007 baby at Lady Minto about the baby until the story. Although Maggie arrival of their healthy and Conveniently located at Gulf Clinic Hospital. Although Leslie afternoon of January 17. Ramsey and Terri Murray beautiful baby boys and all 241 Lower Ganges Road and her friends and family When contacted, Nicol of Community Midwifery three families will receive were surprised to see anoth- was unaware of the “first Care (CMC) handle 98 per gifts as a trio of New Year’s er New Year’s baby gracing baby of the year” event and cent of the babies on Salt babies. The Salt Spring 1-800-563-HEAR page 33 of last week’s Drift- was quite surprised to hear Spring, some families, like community has truly been www.islandhearing.com wood, she was presented that Riley was actually the the Nicols, choose off-island blessed by an abundance of with a gift from the Ladies fi rst baby born in 2007. care, and CMC may not have riches. it’s your Are you rushing to make the ferry? Slow down. Why rush when you can relax? time. Come stay with us and enjoy your shopping trip. Located just minutes from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria International Airport, Sidney and Victoria. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 7 Salt Spring maternity care among best in the province By DAWN HAGE “Salt Spring is sage, walking, acupuncture Driftwood Staff and soaking in the bathtub Despite rumours to the the only or shower. Medical options Flowers contrary, the baby business is community in B.C. include entanox (laughing alive and well on Salt Spring gas) and short-acting (and by Arrangement Island. Maggie Ramsey of where midwives very effective) pain meds Community Midwifery Care are the only such as fentanyl. welcomes an opportunity to maternity care The advantages of choos- set the record straight. ing to have a baby on Salt Complimentary “People will come up to providers.” Spring are endless. Consultation me and ask ‘how can you — midwife “Besides being a safe maintain a practice with option for healthy moms one or two births a month?,’ Maggie Ramsey and babes, Salt Spring pro- because that’s the number of vides a service that is hard Beth Cherneff notices they see in the paper,” need cesarians are advised to to match in a big centre,” she said. “The truth is, we fi nd a practitioner off island, notes a handout given to all 537-9252 average about 60 births a but can still receive pre and new parents. “Our statistics year on Salt Spring.” post-natal care from Com- (see sidebar) show that we Most months see four munity Midwifery. are able to provide safe care, to six births, but there are “When a mom comes in with low rates of C-sections www.flowersbyarrangement.ca always variations, such as for a first visit, we do an and transfers to a larger hos- December 2006 where there assessment and fi nd out right pital, with good outcomes were a record-setting 10 off the top if they are eligible for babies and moms.” births, including twins. for a home or hospital birth Ramsey and Murray have “It is normally more bal- on island. They need to be more than 50 years of com- anced throughout the year,” low risk to be eligible, which bined nursing and midwifery said Ramsey. “You can trace about 90 per cent are.” experience between them these large groups back, Parents can choose and have handled “all of the NOW though. There was the snow- whether they would like to maternal and newborn emer- storm of ‘98 . . . the hockey deliver their babies at home gencies that you can imagine SERVING strike . . . .” or at Lady Minto Hospital at least once.” Midwifery has come a (LMH), under the care of Community Midwifery long way since it was regu- Community Midwifery. Care has just applied for a lated a decade ago. “About 40 per cent will grant from the Rural Mater- SALTSPRING deliver at home and about “The changes have been nity Network to create a AND incredible,” said Ramsey. 60 per cent will choose the template for other rural com- “GPs have pulled out of hospital,” said Ramsey. “Lady Minto has recent- munities to follow the Salt AREA maternity care all over the ly installed a fabulous new Spring model. country and there has been a birthing tub for labour in its “Salt Spring is the only huge change in attitude from birthing suite and I fi nd there community in B.C. where Ken Bulcock the general public towards are less home births once the midwives are the only mater- owner/operator midwives.” parents see the tub . . . Both nity care providers,” said The Community Midwife- ways of having your baby Ramsey. “Everywhere I go, ry Care group, with midwives are equally comfortable.” people from small commu- Prompt, courteous service since 1990 Ramsey and Terri Murray, First-time and new-to-the- nities are telling me about takes care of 98 per cent of island moms will often ask if their hospitals closing.” SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS the women who are having it is safe to have your baby on “We are hoping to use the babies on the island. Doctors Salt Spring. They are given a grant as seed money to look TOLL FREE will come in to assist with a list of risks and benefi ts and at the Salt Spring model of 1•877•715•1019 surprise breach or medical all the information necessary maternity care that would complication, but there are to make an informed choice. become a prototype for other or (250) 715•1019 currently no general practi- Midwives can’t administer communities in B.C.,” she tioners or obstetricians prac- an epidural, but are able to said. tising on Salt Spring. Women offer other options for pain “The future is looking who have high-risk births or management such as mas- really good.” ANNOUNCEMENT Salt Spring birth stats released The following informa- per cent (36 women) devel- labour on Salt Spring: seven tion is based on the experi- oped pregnancy problems; per cent (28 women) ence of 456 women and their eight per cent needed to be 7. Rate of C-section for all babies cared for by Commu- transferred to a larger hospital Salt Spring women, includ- nity Midwifery Care in the in labour; one per cent (fi ve ing those who have pre- Salt Spring community from babies) had to be transferred planned C/S: 14 per cent 1998 to 2006. It is intend- out to a bigger hospital. 8. Overall C-section rate ed to supply a general idea 4. Births planned for off at Victoria General Hospital: of the consistent trends for island from the outset: 10 35 per cent local birthing women. per cent 9. Main reasons for Salt 1. Percentage of moms 5. Reasons: One or more Spring moms to have a planning to have their babies previous cesarean sections, “booked” C-section: breech, on Salt Spring: 90 per cent difficult previous births, 60 per cent (18); repeat C- 2. Percentage of actual Salt serious medical problems, section, 28 per cent (8); KELLY REGEN ~ 537-5515 Spring births: 74 per cent desire for epidural, uncom- other, 12 per cent (four). (about half at Lady Minto fortable with the level of ser- 10. Main reasons for Salt Russ Crouse, Owner/Broker of Royal LePage Salt Spring Realty and Donna and half at home) vice on Salt Spring. Spring moms to have a C- Regen, Owner/Broker of Island Quest Realty Ltd., are very pleased to announce 3. Breakdown of births that 6. Rate of C-section for section in labour: Failure to that Kelly Regen has joined the team at Royal LePage Salt Spring Realty. The were intended for Salt Spring Salt Spring women who progress, 75 per cent (21); realtors at both companies have always enjoyed an excellent working relationship. but ended up off island: eight plan to deliver and start their other, 25 per cent (seven). Donna and Kelly will continue to work in partnership and the alliance between fi rms will broaden the range of services available to their clients. Kelly Regen was born and raised on Salt Spring Island, attending secondary and ACTIVE WEAR SALE post secondary schools in Victoria and Vancouver, B.C. A graduate of Camosun College and the University of British Columbia, Kelly is licensed as a real estate representative, with credentials for sub mortgage brokering and property Shirts, Tops, Pants, management. She now concentrates solely on representing clients in all areas of real estate, buying or selling. Kelly believes doing business the right way is the Jackets & Underwear only way and has developed a reputation for thoroughness and excellence. She loves meeting and working with new people and her best advertisements come Skyler • Patagonia from satisfi ed clients. 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8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD The right choice Salt Spring witnessed a near miracle this past week: a public body changing its mind in response to pressure from constituents. While many islanders love a raucous political fi ght, and some heavy-hitters were gearing up for a juicy one, Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District trustees obviously weren’t enthusiastic about spending the next month or year in confl ict mode and building a fi re hall tainted by public controversy. It was a long shot that 750 property owners would take the time to oppose the $5-million plan or the process by acquiring, completing and submitting a counter-petition form, but the documents were reportedly being photocopied and distributed far and wide in a campaign that was gaining momentum. It was heartening to see so many people exercising the only voice available to them. Every- one who took that step or gave trustees their opinion played a part in effecting change. Fire trustees also deserve appreciation for reading the public mood and giving us the same public consultation opportunities as most other communities. It’s easy to see how fi re trustees or similar groups with specifi c tasks get themselves into these jams. They’re intimately involved with the issues at hand, have already hashed out the pros and cons, and are ready to make recommendations on what they feel is the right thing for the community. Meanwhile, everyone else is back at square one with the most basic of questions. The referendum process is an excellent public education tool and essential to gain buy-in for major capital projects. Being forced to justify a proposal connects the proponents to Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. '5,&)3,!.$3'5,&)3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 those served by and paying for it. Even if it’s not easy, the exercise Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday builds a community, while a rammed-through project, which in $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% this case contained no real details, shreds it. President Frank Richards E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net Publisher Penny Sakamoto Yearly Subscription Rates Public scrutiny demanded by a referendum also ensures local Managing Editor Gail Sjuberg In the Gulf Islands $50.83* Elsewhere in Canada $85.60* government bodies have done all their homework on a proposal 6 months elsewhere in Canada $58.85* Outside Canada $179.00 Advertising Manager Peter McCully *Includes GST with public service in mind and tried to keep costs as low as pos- Advertising Rick MacKinnon, Tracy Stibbards, Andrea Rabinovitch This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the sible. Editorial: Sean McIntyre, Susan Lundy, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. As one trustee told the Driftwood Monday, there’s no point push- Dawn Hage, Elizabeth Nolan Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 Photographer Derrick Lundy International Standard Serial Number 1198-7782 ing through a project that will not be embraced by taxpayers who Accounting/Circulation Claudia French, Eva Kuhn, Brett MacDougall care about how their money is spent. It’s true. Production Manager Lorraine Sullivan Production Kaye Segee, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Nick Sullivan Canadian Community Newspapers Association The referendum choice will prove its worth in the long run, and B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council not necessarily in ways that can be measured monetarily. It’s time to rethink recycling in the 21st century By RICK LAING when materials are recycled? Make Things by W. McDonough a brilliant example of a “technical The transition from old to new VIEW How much extra fossil fuels does (an architect) and M. Braungart (a nutrient.” year invites retrospection and two it take to move recyclables from chemist). It challenges the belief The other book, Heat — How to books I’ve recently read were the point A to B to C, etc.? Why do that human industry must damage Stop the Planet from Burning by inspiration to write, once again, POINT we continue to use wood fi bre as the natural world. They describe G. Monbiot, gives well-researched an article on recycling. rials that hopefully some industry packaging and paper when it can’t recycling as “guilt-ridden down- evidence about the reality of glob- When we environmentalists can use somewhere. be composted because of the pres- cycling” resulting in lost value, al warming, emphatically debunk- envisioned the 3 Rs in the ‘70s Governments and their planning ence of dioxins and other toxins lost materials and increased con- ing the denial campaign funded and ‘80s, the reduce and reuse departments supported recycling and is shipped to offshore markets tamination of the biosphere. They by Exxon-Mobil, and offers real aspects were emphasized and the programs mainly from concerns instead? Why are we wasting time argue convincingly that products solutions. There is hope, but again recycling component was sup- about limited landfi ll space. That and energy on worthless items can be designed from the outset governments must show leader- posed to continue to evolve by has always been their primary like tin cans and glass when elec- either as “biological nutrients” ship and act decisively. I am not changing packaging, composting goal; where the recyclables go and tronics with their thousands of that will easily and safely degrade a fan of larger government, but and other new technologies. what toxic waste they create else- valuable (and toxic) compounds in water and soil, or as “techni- creating a “Ministry of Connect- Now, a generation after recy- where is not their concern as long are tossed aside? These questions cal nutrients” that will continue ing the Dots” would be a step in cling became a household word, as a few more years of life can are not asked as people involved to circulate as pure and valuable the right direction. the reduce, reuse component is be squeezed from their landfi ll. in recycling morph from activists materials within closed-loop virtually non-existent and recy- Questions such as: Exactly how to comfortable bureaucrats think- industrial circles. The book itself The writer was the island’s cling continues to plod along, useful are the recycled products ing about their pensions? is made from plastic resins, and recycling coordinator from 1987 uninspired, collecting an ever- to industry? How much industrial The first book is Cradle to is waterproof, extremely durable, to 1994 and designed/built the increasing mix of low-grade mate- pollution and waste are caused Cradle — Remaking the Way We can be reprinted or recycled and is existing Salt Spring Island depot. Fundamental change, not tweaking, will improve island governance By ALIX GRANGER sentation by population or tax Kelowna, a consultant in the Force will coordinate the of tax dollars to other rural Once again Salt Spring IN base. Salt Spring, for exam- areas of governance, ser- Islands Trust’s consultation areas instead of being spent taxpayers will be open- ple, might elect two addi- vice reviews and municipal with those members of the for needed services on this ing their annual tax notice tional trustees, but this would fi nance, to analyze the above public who are interested in island, local control of plan- to fi nd an increase in their DEPTH only represent 13 per cent of three proposals. The cost the Islands Trust Area. Con- ning within the Trust man- taxes, and again the thought the council when democratic of Mr. Welch’s work, at an sultation will take place in date and lack of policies goes through their heads: taxes would be used for the representation would be clos- estimated $25,000, is to be an open manner that ensures which produce economic What are we getting for our benefit of Salt Spring and er to 50 per cent. shared equally by the Prov- that all interested parties opportunities for local resi- tax dollars? The potholes get not exported to other rural • A change in the allocation ince and Trust, with a $3,000 have a fair opportunity to dents. A perfect example of bigger, there are few public communities. of decision-making power at contribution from the CRD, participate.” the current absurd situation services for many of us, such The Islands Trust is Trust Council so that larger both of which costs are fund- Despite this principle, the is the fi nancing of a needed as water, garbage or sew- attempting to find better local trust areas, by virtue ed by your tax dollars. Governance Task Force has crossing light at the foot of ers, and the practical prob- ways to govern the islands of their populations and/or In the course of his study, held all its meetings in Vic- Rainbow Road. lems of no local government and has set up a Task Force contributions, have a great- the consultant will meet with toria, often at times incon- What rational person increase steadily. on Governance that is con- er say over decisions taken members of Trust Council, venient for local islanders to understands why the only At the same time, taxes sidering three alternatives, at the council table. Again, staff and the CRD, but there attend, never mind the costs. way found to achieve this are increasing to buy library none of which are particu- democratic representation are no meetings scheduled There do not seem to be any objective was to wheedle property we do not need to larly far from the present would require a major shift with the Salt Spring public plans for the consultant to half the cost from a reluc- pay for. Islanders for Self structure or close to really in decision-making power, or local organizations. This seek submissions from Salt tant provincial government Government believes that a addressing the issues. They which is unlikely. is an incredible omission. Spring Islanders, nor to and then go begging bowl in locally incorporated munici- appear to be just an attempt • Coordination with region- The Trust has said there visit Salt Spring, during the hand pleading for donations pal government would be a to tweak the present struc- al districts to provide a better will be consultation with the course of his analysis. from the already overtaxed more appropriate and effec- ture into a more accept- opportunity for communi- public after the report has Islanders for Self Gov- public? This bizarre situation tive governance structure for able form without the fun- cation and liaison between been produced, but a more ernment has been watching typifi es the problems that can all the services we need and damental change that is so local trustees and the CRD. balanced viewpoint might the deliberations of the task only be addressed by forming should have. necessary. An examination This is another insignifi cant be presented if there was an force to see if there will be a municipality where control With local government we of these proposed changes item because there already opportunity for other view- any effort directed towards truly rests with the residents would have more central- shows this clearly. is frequent communication points to be presented at an solving the practical prob- of Salt Spring Island. ized long-term planning, the • A slight increase in the and how does this tackle the earlier stage. lems created by the present community would be able to number of trustees for islands major issues? One of the guiding prin- governance structure — tax- The writer is a member of have more input into deci- with a large population, but The task force has appoint- ciples of the task force states ation without commensurate Islanders for Self Govern- sion making and property not one approaching repre- ed Allan Neilson-Welch of that “the Governance Task representation, diversion ment.

GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: How do you feel about building a new fire hall on Kings Lane?

Mitchell Robert Tyler Anderson Elehna DeSousa Robbins Harris Dave Carlson A lot of people on this island It’s a good idea. I guess it’s Anything to make the firemen It’s going to be awfully noisy That’s better than where it are scared of new things, but probably needed. happy. They are serving the for the community and there’s is now. Let’s just spend the new things are sometimes a community and deserve the bound to be an increase in money. good idea. best. traffic. Letters to the Editor Referendum many unanswered questions and the GVM area quite reg- Unending last week, my admiration to background levels for fi ne to continue down this path. ularly, and it is with horror and unending gratitude goes particles or carcinogens at path In response to the con- that I’ve witnessed so many gratitude to Mr. Smith for playing a about seven metres from the Over the last week we cerns of the community, elderly people trying to It was one of those perfect huge part in our lives for the source. have been listening to the the SSIFPD trustees will navigate the traffi c on Lower opportunities — missed. I past fi ve years. (Offi ce of Environmental concerns of the community be rescinding the coun- Ganges Road with no safety wish I’d grabbed the mike What an immense priv- Health Hazard Assessment, over the counter petition for ter petition on the new hall options. and shouted for all in the ilege for my sons to have Scientifi c Review Panel on the proposed new fi re hall on immediately. We will pre- Can I ask, how hard audience to hear: “Yes, our been motivated, encouraged Health Effects of Exposure Kings Lane. pare a comprehensive plan children are amazing, but and taught by such a pas- to ETS, 1997 — www.oehha. on the proposed new hall, would it be to put up a pole At our public meeting they didn’t get here in a vac- ca.gov/index.html.) with public input through with a button and a red sionate, clever master. Thank last Monday we heard from uum. They have had the ben- Over 50 compounds in a number of concerned a series of open meetings and green light? The exist- you, Bruce! ing cross walk is very badly efi t of a most brilliant music CATHY CRONIN, tobacco smoke are identifi ed citizens on a multitude of and forums. When we feel as carcinogens. we are ready with a com- marked; poorly lit for people teacher.” Salt Spring issues, including the coun- (California Environmental ter-petition process; the pro- plete plan, concise budget, crossing during the dark Salt Spring has a truly posed site; the current fire and have answered all of stormy days, and not lit well great high school, staffed Second hand Protection Agency — www. hall, (can something be the outstanding questions to enough for drivers busy con- with fabulous, dare I say smoke arb.ca.gov.) done with the existing build- the satisfaction of the com- centrating on keeping their gifted, teachers. My oldest SHS is now classifi ed as a son, a 2006 graduate, is now I want to give some info on “toxic air contaminant.” ing?); tax issues; trustee munity, we will seek public cars on the road. second-hand smoke (SHS). transparency; pedestrian happily rubbing shoulders (CEPA, Air Resource approval through a referen- I have helped a number This is not personal judge- safety; siren issues; rela- dum process. with other engineering stu- Board September 2005 — of people cross from the ment, I’m giving scientifi- www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/ets/ tion to the official com- On behalf of the trust- GVM side of Park Road to dents at the University of munity plan; focus groups; cally reviewed facts. fi nalreport/fi nalreport.htm.) ees, I would like to apolo- Dagwoods where they wish Alberta. His excellent fi rst- public input; ladder trucks; gize to the community for term marks reflect a solid SHS is also called “envi- Correlation between expo- to enjoy a coffee. Here, there ALR properties; the safety prematurely initiating the high-school base in phys- ronmental tobacco smoke.” sure to ETS in infants and of people who might sign counter-petition process. is no crosswalk at all, nor ics, chemistry and math. Breathing SHS is also children and: SIDS, bron- the petitions; and even the While we were following the any sidewalks, just a slippy (He’s known on his floor called “passive smoking.” chitis, pneumonia, induction notion that the district could ministry’s guidelines as an hill and a big ditch. What in residence as “the Calcu- (Canadian Cancer Society of asthma, exacerbation of consider expropriation — a improvement district in initi- do you think is the matter lus Guru.”) He sings in the — www.cancer.ca.) asthma, middle ear infec- draconian way of getting ating this process, in fairness with us? mixed chorus and plays in SHS is more dangerous tions. things done indeed! to the community, we need Do we proudly prefer to the prestigious hand-bell than directly inhaled smoke More info will be updated We’ve also been out in the to take the time to complete be a backwater communi- choir, and he is incredibly due to the temperature of the January 12, 2007 at www. community listening to what the plan and initiate an ty that boasts no traffic smoke and the reaction of arb.ca.gov/toxics/ets.htm. Salt Springers have to say, happy. My point is, he was informed public discussion. lights, no lit crosswalks and perfectly prepared for life lung tissue. Cooled smoke I am only speaking about and the general consensus MARK WYATT, no sidewalks? Wouldn’t banning cigarette smoke is that we’re going about off the rock, in the big pond can penetrate deeper. SSIFPD trustee, we rather proudly offer our of university life. SHS contains 50 out of the (and butts) in children’s pub- this the wrong way, that we SSIVFD volunteer should slow down and allow seniors some safety? Does I could continue to sing 4,000 chemicals in greater lic playgrounds. for public input into the pro- Backwater another gentleman have to praises to so many of the quantities. LISA DODD, cess. People recognize the die before we put up the pole educators here, but just for (James Repace MSc Salt Spring fact that we need a new fi re blues with the button? today, following another (researcher of ETS for over hall as we plan for the next During the last snow storm HAZEL GARDNER, innovative, creative, sold-out 25 years) www.repace.com.) 50 years, but there are far too I walked to and from town Pallot Way performance at ArtSpring SHS outdoors decreases MORE LETTERS 10 Fire district needs sharper answers for referendum It’s no secret that when power is lion will only cost me dangerous than the new? cerned. It can be done. challenged, men dig in their heels. another $41 bucks for When SSIFPD trustee Mark Here’s a concept. Why can’t the It is one of the less endearing fac- the next 20 years. Just Wyatt responded to concerns fi re department get by with two ets of human nature. HEAD TO HEAD pile it on with the rest about plunking the new fi re hall enlarged fi re stations — the one So I have to take my hat off to BY PETER VINCENT of Salt Spring’s hobby down in the middle of the greatest in Fulford and the one at Central the Salt Spring Island Fire Protec- horses. Is it any wonder concentration of wheelchairs and Hall? With about 400 new homes that there has been a walkers on Salt Spring, he inti- going up at Channel Ridge, tion District (SSIFPD) trustees. indulge this old man. great hue and cry? Faced with a deluge of opposition mated the pensioners should be wouldn’t it make sense to have a Why has the option of renovat- The SSIFPD trustees say they grateful. Has anyone asked said fully equipped structure at Cen- to the new $5-million fire hall ing the old fire hall for a little will sell the downtown property pensioners? tral? Is it a response time issue? proposal, the trustees have agreed over a $1 million been given short to defray the costs of the new hall. The SSIFPD says that the other It is about two minutes between to a referendum, thus enabling all shrift? It may not accommodate But who really owns that prop- everything on the fire depart- two sites (one on Atkins Road and the Central Hall location and the Salt Springers to have a say. They erty? Isn’t it us beleaguered tax- one on Rainbow Road) weren’t downtown location, particularly could have just circled the wag- ment’s grocery list, but by most standards, it will meet the need. payers? Wouldn’t it be great as the suitable. They weren’t suitable with sirens wailing. ons and bulldozed this massive Visitor Centre? Or an extension because they are in the Agricul- When queried about upgrad- expenditure through. Instead, they I went shopping last month for a new car. I wanted a Lexus, but of the Saturday market? And who tural Land Reserve (ALR), which ing existing fi re halls, Mr. Wyatt took the high road. The SSIFPD settled for a Hyundai. It’s called does the fi re district think is in a means there will be hoops to jump responded that “just isn’t an trustees and Salt Spring will be “living within one’s means.” position to buy that piece of land, through. No such problem with option.” Well, that just isn’t an better for it. Or living within the commu- replete with parking problems and the chosen site. This is called the answer. Please expand. Having said that, the fi re hall nity’s means. My tax notice has building restrictions, for about $1 path of least resistance, despite The fi re trustees and staff may needs to present a compelling more additions and addenda than a million? Who wants to see a nice site problems like road access and feel uneasy about the outcome and reasoned case for the $5-mil- Capital Regional District building set of McDonald’s twin arches at the huge cost of acquiring land. of the promised referendum, but lion tab. So before this love fest permit. I am being nickeled and the epicentre of Ganges? Interestingly enough, when it they also know in their heart of gets out of hand, there are still a dimed for everything from swim- The trustees say the present loca- comes to prying to some land out hearts that a referendum is the number of questions that need to ming pools to sewage, includ- tion is dangerous in the summer of the ALR in the Fulford valley right course. If the fire district be cleared up. The fi re trustees ing an already sizable chunk for with all that tourist traffi c, and yet to make room for a training facil- presents a clear and persuasive may believe they have already fi re protection. Chances are, next they’ve pooh poohed public con- ity, islands trustees Peter Lamb case, Salt Springers will agree. If addressed these questions. If that year’s notice will include another cern about the scores of pensioners and George Ehring promised to not, an alternative plan will need is the case, they need to come up line item for the upcoming library. concentrated around the new loca- give it “top priority” as far as to surface. with better answers, so please, The fi re district states the $5 mil- tion. Is the old location any more the Islands Trust’s role was con- [email protected]

10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters from the Agricultural Land Wrong Reserve? This can happen location with strong public support. NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT In your story in the Janu- I have spent most of my ary 17 Driftwood about the life involved in the fi eld of ELECTOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CRD BYLAW NO. 3351 - meeting discussing plans for health care, and last year I a new fi re hall near Ganges, retired from the board of AMENDMENT TO SOURCE CONTROL LOCAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW you quoted me and others the Vancouver Island Health raising our concerns about Authority. My experience the speed with which the fi re in this fi eld shows me that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) trustees are moving on this the combination of many proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 3351, “Source Control Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1996, matter. vehicles moving at high speeds, narrow roads, and Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2006” for the purpose of ensuring that there is fair cost apportionment for the The story missed what to me is the crucial problem with large numbers of pedestrians services of the Regional Source Control program (RSCP) throughout the CRD. the fi re trustees’ plan for their with various disabilities is a new fi re hall — its location. recipe for disaster. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 3351, which amends Bylaw No. The planned location at I support our fi re depart- 154 Kings Lane mean that ment and the fire trustees’ 2402, to include sewage fl ows from privately operated sewers or other facilities that have connections to fi re trucks will have to pass effort to build a new fi re hall. CRD sewage facilities in the apportionment of RSCP costs to each municipal participating area, unless the old and the new Green- I differ with the trustees in at least 26,555 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must woods, the Salt Spring terms of the location of the new fi re hall, and their plans obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 3351. Seniors clubhouse, a kin- dergarten, and the geriatric for a speedy approval. That’s section of the Lady Minto why I urge the fi re trustees The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the Hospital, just to get to to look elsewhere for a new fi re hall. CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which Lower Ganges Road. Any fi re trucks going downtown DON GAINOR, the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies will also have to pass the Scott Point within all municipalities and electoral areas of the CRD, including Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Heritage Place assisted liv- Deer Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria and View ing facility. Royal and the Electoral Areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands. The clients and residents moving in of these facilities are free to As a gardener, I have roam around the area, includ- become accustomed to chas- The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 3351, ing the roads, and many of ing deer from my property. I to the CRD is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, the 26th day of February, 2007. Forms must be received by the these people are dealing with try to be patient with them, physical and mental chal- though it is increasingly dif- deadline to be counted. lenges. One elderly gentleman was killed a couple of fi cult. This morning, when The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the Capital Regional District is 265,553 years ago in a road accident in that area. I opened the back door to and that 10% of that number or 26,555 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the Fire trucks are not the only fetch some firewood from CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 3351 without the assent of the electors by referendum. danger added to this area the carport, I found a pile of with the proposed new fi re deer manure up against the hall. There is also the rush of door. Nor was that all. There Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 3351, or the RSCP may be obtained from Mr. Trevor volunteers in their cars and was enough scattered around Smyth, CRD Offi ces, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 (Telephone 360-3082) during regular trucks to the fi re hall when- for at least two deer. offi ce hours Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from the date of this notice until the 26th day of ever there is a call for their Since, like other animals, February, 2007. Information on the RSCP is also available at: services. they learn from each other, I The roads near the pro- am appalled to contemplate http://www.crd.bc.ca/es/environmental_programs/source_control/index.htm posed fire hall are narrow a future in which I must and already carry heavy traf- plough through deer manure QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS fic. These roads also have on my way to the car, to tread narrow shoulders and lack it into the car, and thereafter sidewalks. to tread it wherever I go. Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 I know the fire trustees We need an open season on years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided “envision” road improve- deer, until there are enough ments in this area. Have they natural places for them within British Columbia for 6 months and in the CRD for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response also fi gured out how to expe- form. dite these improvements, and out their being squeezed into who will pay for them? Why my house! don’t we envision a better RONALD HOLCROFT, Non-Resident Property Elector: location for the fi re hall, and Salt Spring You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on if necessary get it removed MORE LETTERS 11 the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the CRD for 30 days and do NOT qualify it’s fun...it’s free...it’s friday! as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector THE DRIFTWOOD’S free response form.

To obtain an elector response form, or for further information, please contact CRD Administration k] Department, P. O. Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 or by telephone at (250)360-3129 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: http://www.crd.bc.ca/election/

Elector response forms may also be obtained at the following CRD offi ces: • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Services Department, #2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 (Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm) • Building Inspection Offi ce, #206-118 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S4 (Mon.- Fri., 8:30-10:00 am, 10:30 am-Noon, 1:00-4:30 pm) 02%&!"2)#!4%$2/5.$(/-%3 • Building Inspection Offi ce, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road (Driftwood Centre), Pender Island, BC, V0N UNIQUEDESIGNSsHEALTHYsSUSTAINABLE 2M0 (Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 am-Noon; 1:00-4:30 pm) s www.mandalahomes.com A copy of Bylaw No. 3351 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular offi ce hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from the date of this notice until the 26th day of OPPORTUNITY February, 2007 at the following locations: • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters @ 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC; KNOCKS • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Services Department, Salt Spring Island Building Inspection Established island Offi ce and Pender Island Building Inspection Offi ce (at the addresses and during the hours listed above); publishing business with enormous possibilities. and Includes 2 Merchant • on the CRD website: Mews Strata Units & for Bylaw 3351: http://www.crd.bc.ca/bylaws/bylawssubjectto_1/ Equipment. for this Notice: http://www.crd.bc.ca/election/ TURNKEY PACKAGE $326,000 Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this 10th day of January, 2007. (Units & business can be purchased separately) Carmen Thiel RICK Creek House Realty Ltd. Corporate Secretary ALEXANDER (offi ce) 537-5553 164 Fulford-Ganges Road Capital Regional District (home) 537-5854 Salt Spring Island, BC • V8K 2T8 [email protected] Fax: 250-537-4288 www.saltspringliving.com Toll Free (N. America) 1-800-608-5553

GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 11 More letters Seniors’ Residence us who grease the fi nancial Spring Islanders attending Trust not wheels of the island whilst this showing. I hope this protecting us on a limited income. I have will change. Three more live I am writing in response to friends who constantly live operas will be transmitted the “development log jam” in fear of discovery, and by the Metropolitan Opera article of January 17. their landlords live in fear of this year, the next being The situation in which the bureaucracy they would Tchaikovsky’s Eugene One- I am involved is a perfect have to face to make it legal . gin on February 24, featur- example of why there is a . . Catch-22 comes to mind! ing the truly stellar soprano backlog at the Islands Trust. As a footnote, I recently Renee Fleming. It will be If you don’t want to look after your property any more and you would like to be within I am a long-term local art- spent four months on Nan- shown in the same theatre, walking distance of shopping, consider a move to Heritage Place. Heritage Place offers ist looking for accommoda- tucket Island in Massachu- the Silver City in the Tilli- independent living in the ground level suite of your choice with your own patio. You setts. There are no longer any cum Mall, at 10:30 a.m. The can live quietly on your own or socialize with other residents. Heritage Place may be tions so that I can live and your way to stay on Salt Spring as you age. paint in the same location full-time residents to speak cost of the tickets, $15.85 I legally and advertise my of. The elite homeowners including tax, is certainly a Your monthly rent includes all utilities; parking; the evening meal; emergency call business location. only live there in July and bargain. The only drawback system; and friendly professional staff on site every day. The only expense you have I was, I thought, very August, and “workers” live is the necessity of catching besides your rent is your telephone bill. You may arrange for any community service provider to come to your suite to help maintain your independence at Heritage Place. fortunate to fi nd homeown- in $3,000/month shared that early morning ferry. But ers and art lovers who had accommodation. it’s important to arrive in Many Seniors have been able to sell their home and invest the proceeds so that the the perfect location for that There is no community plenty of time, and purchas- interest on the investment plus their government pension pays the rent at Heritage endeavour. and no one can afford to stay ing tickets in advance is a Place, without touching the capital from the sale of their house. We can arrange free in the winter. independent advice with a certifi ed fi nancial planner and investment advisor for you or At the beginning of good idea. talk to your current investment advisor for information. November, the Islands Trust Congratulations Islands For more information, told these kind souls that Trust, you are turning our please call me at 537-5853 Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites are now available. The buildings are new, they would need to block off lovely year-round commu- or go to the Met website at sunny, and residentially designed. We can even help you organize your move if you need a 100-square-foot stairway nity into an elite group of http://www.metoperafam- assistance. Reserve a suite now or for the future. to make the suite legal; this seasonal homeowners who ily.org/metopera/ and click Open House & Tea every Saturday 1 - 3 pm. the homeowners were imme- can live in serene isolation on “Watch and Listen,” and or any time by appointment. diately ready to do. After from those of us in the real then “The Met Opera Goes Call Donna Regen at 537-1201. paying the $1,000 fee and world, and those landlords to the Movies.” The number who would help us can’t. being assured this would be for ticket information at the Well done! quickly reviewed, we waited, Silver City Theatre is 250- Heritage Place hopeful and excited. TINA LOUISE SPALDING, Salt Spring 381-9301. SENIORS RESIDENCE Now they are saying that DOROTHY CUTTING, “perhaps” it will be on the At the Met Price Road 120 Crofton Road ~ www.heritageplace.info March agenda, but “perhaps Last Saturday morning, not.” my delightful friend Mar- My season for peak pro- garet Spencer and I caught duction and work is rapidly the 7:50 a.m. ferry to Swartz approaching, and because of Bay to go to the cinema at this ridiculous procrastina- the Silver City Theatre in tion I may well have to walk Victoria. away from this opportunity. It was pitch black and the The economy of this roads were somewhat icy, island depends on artisans and for a bit I had second and artists like me being thoughts about the wisdom able to work and display our of undertaking such a trip so creations in affordable and early. But we were rewarded accessible, legal accommo- with a beautiful and unfor- dations. Please help us! gettable experience. All the Islands Trust had For that Saturday morn- to do in this case was to ing, at the same time all over give the order to block off Canada, the Metropolitan the stairwell and send out a Opera showed in High Defi - bylaw offi cer to check it out nition and Surround Sound, a — that’s all! live transmission of Mozart’s Now the homeowners are opera The Magic Flute. And so sick of the ridiculous it was a Magic Flute like delays and arbitrary laws none other I have seen. and rulings that they are The voices were bril- actually selling their home liant and flawless, the sets and leaving the island. Ironi- extraordinary. cally the people from whom The performance was they bought the property a directed by Julie Traynor, year ago left for the same who brought The Lion King reason! to Broadway, and she used The Islands Trust is not her talents with vivid pup- protecting the island way of petry to great effect. life! Margaret, whose vision They are making it impos- isn’t what it once was, still sible to live within the law, enjoyed every minute of the and forcing illegal suites opera. Much of my joy that and cabins to be lived in. morning came from know- Their policies are elitist and ing how delighted she was. promote fear and feelings As far as I could see, of helplessness for those of we two were the only Salt

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12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Three-day homeless count set for early February By STACY can’t apply for any provin- of encapsulate how big the administered by two indi- 42 people indicated they following dates and times: CARDIGAN SMITH cial or federal funding,” said problem is,” added SSICS viduals, one professional were homeless and 32 indi- • February 6, Salt Spring Driftwood Staff Ragnhild Flakstad, SSICS’ executive director Rob counsellor and one individu- cated they lived in substan- Island Community Services Salt Spring Island Commu- program coordinator. Grant. al who has experienced pov- dard accommodations. Food Bank, 268 Fulford- erty or homelessness. Ganges Road, 11 a.m. to 4 nity Services’ (SSICS) Sec- There are also separate “There’s an image that Salt At present, there is no The questionnaire should homeless shelter on the p.m. ond Annual Homeless Count grants available through the Spring is bed and breakfasts and a Saturday market, and take between 10 and 15 min- island save for the services • February 7, Mrs. Clean takes place February 6-8. Capital Regional District, utes to complete, said Flak- offered by the United Church Laundromat, Gasoline Alley, It is important to complete which is why SSICS has I think the numbers should make a case [to the politicians] stad. on Hereford Avenue. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the count so SSICS can con- teamed up with the Victoria that there’s an issue here.” Last year’s count was on “Homeless people should • February 8, Fulford Inn, tinue to offer programming Cool Aid Society this year The count will take place February 28. Mobile volun- come out and connect with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to benefit those who are to complete homeless needs over three days at three sepa- teers handed out surveys in people who are counting to The interview locations homeless or live in substan- surveys at the same time, rate locations. Interview sta- various locations and a total learn about the resources that were chosen based on acces- sibility and privacy. dard housing conditions. said Flakstad. tions will be set up in private of 52 were completed. are available,” added Grant. SSICS is asking the public “Without the numbers we “These numbers can kind areas and surveys will be However, “we found last year that we didn’t count “This year, we’re trying to for donations of toothbrush- everybody in one day,” said get a more accurate account es, toothpaste, soap, sham- Flakstad. by giving people three days poo, hats, gloves, scarves In turn, the count was to report homelessness and and ferry tickets that can be We’re back again! extended until the end of substandard housing,” said distributed during the count. March, allowing for an addi- Flakstad. For more information, tional 33 surveys to be com- Stations will be set up in contact Ragnhild Flakstad at Huge Clothing pleted. From the 85 surveys, the following locations at the 537-9176. Sale RANTS ROSES by Tree Frog Organics on Mayne Island roses &to the great islanders 250 roses to GVM for Check out the beautiful lines of men’s and at Christmas who helped or the $250 of free gas I won women’s fashions made from: hemp, ROSES gave to people they didn’t in your draw. Extra blooms organic cotton, silk, tencel, soy, A big thank you to Cal- even know. That spreads the for purchasing raffl e prizes lum Ceyssens for coming true meaning of Christmas. from local businesses. Karen merino wool, alpaca, linen & bamboo. up with the oh-so-perfect Hudson • Organic cotton YOGA WEAR name of “Fritz Bitz” for our To Dori — a dozen long also • Organic BABY CLOTHING new snacks — they’re doing stemmed dusty roses for Oodles of roses to Sam L. great! The Fritz Movie The- your hard work in making for all of his kindness and atre our work environment a for not being upset when brighter and sweeter place to I dented his car, with my A rose to Rex and Aman- be. GL and DA head, as it broke my fall at da for allowing us to leave our van in their yard two Car loads and truck loads the Lions Hall on Friday the weeks ago when the snow of roses to all the kind people 19th. An ambulance full of hit. R&T who picked up hitch-hikers roses to the greatest EMTs ff (Nancy and Catherine) for 10%-50% in the recent snowstorm and Roses grown with pride took them safely to work. their expert and gentle care. MAHON HALL and humility on Salt Spring Carol and Lynda Bunches and bunches to Dr. to Sheila Harrington for Barclay for coming to the Friday Jan. 26 - 6pm to 9pm reminding us all (through Warm and fragrant arc- hospital to oversee my care. Saturday Jan. 27 - 9am to 6pm her January 17 Driftwood tic roses to the nice man And bouquets of roses to Viewpoint piece) that the who rescued my dog from Gail and Sharon in the ER only possible path to peace the freezing waters of the too. And roses to the union our planet is to love all swamp. Love, “Buddy” verse for all the prayers said, our neighbours as ourselves. because my neck wasn’t bro- Alexandra Bell A rose (with thorns) to the ken! Ganges fi re hall for not play- To all the hydro workers ing those painfully loud, dis- Roses for Maggie Ramsey who got the electricity back torted Christmas tunes at top and Jake Watt, who rescued 250.539.3551 on as soon as possible dur- volume (no matter what they a young man, wet and cold ing our many winter storms say). This constitutes audi- in the wee hours of a cold tory assault. It is such a great — thanks — and expect winter morning, took him in a real bouquet of fragrant relief when they fi nally turn and gave him coffee and a roses delivered to your offi ce it down, or off. You people in June. are wonderful. This awful hot shower, while he waited noise is not. L. Hamilton and for a ride home. He won’t Thanks and bundles of R. Wilson forget the kindness. HOT TUB RENTALS •What’s for Dinner? $99/week THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET VEGETARIAN HAGGIS 538-8244 Shopping list: Short cuts to cooking for one or two © with Sarah Lynn, 2007 How to honor the immortal memory of Robbie Burns without sacrificing your vegetarian guests’ principles. ❒ Fine oatmeal Robert Burns is Scotland’s best-loved bard and Burns Suppers have been held in his honor for over 200 years. He may not ❒ Brown or green lentils have been the original but he was the epitome of the rake and roving boy. Men love him openly, women less so openly - but Pick it up love him as much. His was a life unfettered by convention. Burns begins his “Address To A Haggis”: “Fair fa’ your honest, ❒ 1 large onion sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe or thairm: Weel are ye wordy every Friday of a grace As lang’s my arm. The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin was help to mend ❒ Cooking oil a mill In time o’ need, While thro’ your pores the dews distil Like amber bead.” Think on it. Therein is a lust for life and social justice and a love of ❒ 2 large carrots good food and a recognition of human creativity. Haggis is made from offal, what the Scots call ‘pluck’: heart, liver and lungs. Suet, oatmeal and onion are also a part of the ‘puddin’ which is encased in a sheep’s stomach to make ... a sausage. Though a once-a-year-thing now (served as ❒ Mushrooms the centerpiece of traditional Burns Night suppers, held each year on January 25, washed down with whisky-no “e” in the Scottish ‘water-of-life’), Black pepper it was a staple of the impoverished Scottish crofters’ diet, eaten at least once a week. Burns’ love of and respect for those outside of the main ❒ is part of my motivation for developing a vegetarian version of haggis. I may get told off by some for making vegetarian haggis. They may even ❒ Dried coriander consider it a sin against humanity to do this recipe . But remember, if you have 30 people coming to a Robbie Burns Night, up to half of them may ❒ Mace be vegetarian. They’re not going to survive on just the whisky and the ‘neaps and tatties’ alone. Robbie would have respected them. So do I. ❒ Nutmeg Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put 1/2 cup fine oatmeal in a bowl and cover with water. Let it stand for at least an hour. Drain thoroughly. ❒ Soy Sauce Place 1/2 cup of brown or green lentils in a pan of water to cover and boil rapidly for 20 - 30 minutes or until soft (the time will vary y beans according to the type of lentils). When the lentils are ready, drain and rinse them in a sieve. Sauté 1 large onion, chopped in 1 tablespoon ❒ One small can kidne vegetable oil until it is soft. Add 2 large carrots, finely grated, 4 to 6 mushrooms, sliced, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground dried coriander, 1 teaspoon mace, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, & 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Mash 1 small can of drained kidney ❒ Garlic beans, 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced, salt and pepper to taste, & 1 tablespoon margarine. Finally, combine the drained oatmeal, with Margarine 1/2 cup ground almonds or ground flax seed, 1 vegetable bouillon cube & cracked black pepper. Mix well. Mold with your hands into a ❒ round ❒ Ground almonds or g loaf shape, transfer to an ovenproof dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for five minutes before serving. Come and try this wonderful dish at • This Thursday 1:00 - 5:30 pm fl ax seed THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET • This Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm ❒ Ve g etable bouillon FOOD DEMONSTRATION

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ON STAGE COUNSELLING: April Mackey (left), Vivien Simic (centre) and Pandora Morgan perform in a scene from Metamorphoses in which Phaeton (Morgan) receives psycho-analytical counselling (from Mackey) for the abandonment issues and sense of entitlement she has regarding her relationship with her father, Apollo (Simic). open stage Photo by John Cameron THURSDAYS Gifted GISS students transform hearts in acting extravaganza Every Sunday 6:00 By MITCHELL SHERRIN hold of a community. And, Silenus was particularly cohort muses that, “Hardly Gene Grooms and Driftwood Contributor since the ensemble cast por- spectacular, as was Loyola’s any one of these stories ends Full-house audiences were trayed such a unifi ed every- eye-rolling Hermes). happily,” awed by divine performanc- man voice, it might even And Sarah Penhale barely “This one is different,” Warren Langley es at ArtSpring when a pan- serve as a lesson for those restrained her prodigious Tsang said sagaciously. theon of students from Gulf islanders who might form in acting gifts within solid sup- Unquestionably, Pandora Islands Secondary School’s groups to oppose perceived porting roles such as the Morgan stole the show with (GISS) Acting 11/12 class threats to social order and Midas-tale narrator. a modern adaptation of the unveiled their productions of common decency. Utilizing her gifted danc- Phaeton myth (son of god Metamorphoses and Us and Led into madness by their ing skills, Patrice Bowler Phoebus Apollo tries to ride Them last weekend. leaders (Kyla McColm and created a memorable role as the solar chariot but loses Largely student direct- Jordan Robinson), the story “Hunger” when she entwined control and sets the Earth ed and produced by GISS wrapped up with a battle a god-offending pragmatist on fi re). drama class members, muses scene effectively lit by a (Joel Eddington). She turned the story on its smiled upon the two produc- retinal-frying strobe effect And Helena Bryn-McLeod head as a bikini-clad debu- tions guided by GISS teach- (courtesy of tech wizard and Dan Millerd offered a tante who recounts how she er Jason Donaldson, which Marv Coulthard). sample of engaging and hon- crashed her dad’s car. displayed the Orphic skill of Following Us and Them, est beautiful romance with “Give me the keys to your participant student talents. some 27 thespians came their rendition of the clas- car. I want to drive it myself During Us and Them, a together to craft a glittering sically ill-fated Ceyx and across the sky. It’s my turn. pod of some 13 students constellation of Greek myths Alcyone. You promised,” she pouted. portrayed how groups can linked under the theme of Jordan Roper displayed Following a coda where become antipathetic and sus- transformation for Mary his generous comic talent in Midas (Rockliffe) atoned picious of each other when Zimmerman’s clever adap- a madcap farcical romance for his avarice and freed they allow thoughts of divi- tation of Ovid’s Metamor- where he donned numerous his daughter (Simpson), sion to germinate within a phoses. costumes in order to woo the show ended to roars of community. Highlights among the a coy nymph (Dani Rains- approval with a spontaneous After building a wall of heroic vignettes, Lowell ford). standing ovation. blocks between each other, Rockliffe portrayed a trag- And Ruby Black explored The remarkable collec- the two groups both specu- ic Midas who freezes his disturbing territory in a tive undertaking of the two !NNE&EENEY lated on their counterparts delightful daughter (por- tale about a young woman plays was well deserving of with skillfully executed trayed with brilliant physical bewitched by Aphrodite praise. OPENING 3HARON"AILEY overlapping and mirrored comedy by Kyla Tuttle) after (Halley Fulford) who seduc- For those remarkably tal- *AN ÕvÀ`Ê> dialogue. he is bestowed a wish by es her father (international ented acting students who “They could be doing any- Bacchus (Alex Corley, who student Markus Schaible). are graduating this year, let’s $OORSPM 3HOWSTARTS PM thing behind that wall,” one added cynical charm). Also of note was the hope they continue perform- 3OUPS 3UPPERS3WEETSBYFiddlehead Catering member speculated. Deserving praise for con- delightful tone set by Tsun ing. And for those younger The mature play narrated fi dent workmanship of char- Tsang, who narrated the tale students who continue to 4ICKETSAVAILABLEAT!COUSTIC0LANET by Sarah Lemky offered acter roles, Bonn Smith and of Eros and Psyche with study theatre at GISS, thank- s3ALT3PRING"OOKSs3TUFFAND.ONSENSEs thoughtful commentary on Dejan Loyola camped it up complementary tenderness fully we can look forward the divisive mindset that as various demigod duos and detachment. to a Ceres-blessed crop of ÜÜÜ°Ã>ÌÃ«À}vVÕL°V> seems always ready to take (Smith’s Dionysian drunk While Tsang’s narrative divine future productions. ❆ ❆ ❄ ❄ Thank you for your patience during our renovations. THE GRILL IS OPEN! Open for lunch in January, and dinner again in February: please remember our fancy new big screen when you’re thinking NHL or Super Bowl thoughts. In addition, please don’t forget to visit RAVEN STREET for lunch and dinner all year round - and watch for Richard’s new creations by the end of the month! ❆ ❆ ❄ ❄

14 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Newman night rings out with community spirit By ANDREA straight woman. RABINOVITCH Spiegalbaum enters Driftwood Staff psychiatrist Dr. Dolit- Last Saturday, over tle’s office to unload 100 people gathered about his recurring in Mahon Hall to cele- nightmare. Having to brate, honour and roast sing endless scales and Virginia Newman and performing night after the Newman clan on night were bringing the occasion of her 84th back post-traumatic birthday. stress syndrome in the Virginia was defi- poor fellow. Though nitely surprised as she not totally cured, he was captured with her left the offi ce leaving daughters Sue, Amy Dr. Dolittle the unfor- Newman of Vancou- tunate task of curing ver/Wells and Wendy her next patient: Mr. Keeping of Ladner, and Fezziwig. grandchildren Patrice Bob Twaites bound and Lauren Bowler. on stage as judge and They never made it jury in the trial of to the Golden Island Virginia Newman. for a celebratory sup- Turning all her many per, but what ensued attributes into crimes secured Virginia as a created funny oppor- well-loved Salt Spring- tunities for Twaites, er with far-reaching sons Owen and James, LOVE SHOW: Delton Woolcock is seen with some of roots in the commu- neighbour and fellow Scrooger Gail Kent, his artwork now on display at ArtSpring. nity. Virginia Newman lifts her cup as Photo by Stacy Cardigan Smith Entering the hall on a she enjoys performances at Mahon Scoop Hack (Mitchell throne carried aloft by Hall at a surprise birthday event. Sherrin) of the Muck- teenagers, the crowd Photo by Derrick Lundy raker (the Driftwood) cheered and sang a song who’d gathered com- Love of life and created by event organiz- paintings depicting Virginia ments from the attend- er Gordon Keel and played done by Patricia Brown and ees, and Patrick Cassidy by Murray Shoolbraid. Her Leslie Corry, and a huge quilt (long-time Scrooge and/or painting bursts three daughters came trudg- made by Christina Penhale Cratchett) to roast her. ing in encased in a cloth commemorating the years of The most touching tribute prison. Scrooge becoming an island of the evening was by Hetty through exhibit The hall was decorated Christmas tradition. Clews, who told the story of with quilts by Sue Earle, The mother of fi ve, who Virginia discussing the state By STACY Woolcock is proud of his CARDIGAN SMITH Jamaican heritage, but feels with her late husband Ray of the world and destruc- Driftwood Staff at peace on the island. nurtured their own children tion of the environment to a group in Hetty’s home. The perseverance and “I’m pioneering a whole February 4th and included any and all to A young girl was quietly determination of Salt Spring new life,” he said. 3pm to 9pm their side, has offered gifts sitting, her eyes becoming painter Delton Woolcock is Nonetheless, his heritage Rock Salt of music, dance, perfor- more and more distressed. on display at ArtSpring with comes through strongly Restaurant & Cafe mance and peace activism. It Virginia reached down and his collection called “Love” in his Money Art Collect- was time for the community said, “Now don’t you worry. showing until the end of able series. These pieces Superbowl Sunday to give back. We’re going to be doing January. feature real money pasted Starting with an expanded something about that.” The exhibit, which onto canvases bordered by is ladies night out Spotty Dog sequence, always Two songs by Howard Woolcock said has been in the colours of the Jamaican tapas specials a favourite in Scrooge, dog- Kliaman, whose huge voice the works for “a few years,” fl ag: red, green and yellow. gies, large and small, per- filled the hall, and one by is of varied themes: nature, Although this collec- & sangria formed their tricks with Zylbergold, provided added space, cultural heritage and tion features Canadian men & kids welcome! aplomb. entertainment. fi nances. Many of the paint- and American money, he Andrea Rankin and Al And of course no Newman ings are abstract, but some would like to see it taken Robertson next sang a song gathering would be complete are highly structured, using further, and believes it has Satin Moon Quilt Shop honouring the recipient. without dancing and food. thick borders in primary the potential to encour- www.satin-moon.com The Raging Grannies Led by Monik Nordine, colours and featuring heavy age economic and cultural rapped favourite sayings of Swing Shift played, Sue sang, brush strokes. discussion. Virginia, an original Raging dancers danced, the crowd Not all the work is paint- “You can view your cured on canvas. Woolcock rency and talk about it,” he WEEKEND RETREATS with DESIGNERS Granny, and told tales of her dipped into the potluck, four sometimes uses cardboard said. year olds talked to 40 year •Pippa Moore; Ferns & Flowers Feb. 9-11 attempt to get them to sing and wood — basically what- But more than anything, on key. olds, 50 year olds danced •Daphne Greig; Log Cabin March 2-4 ever he has available to him Woolcock paints because he Shilo Zylbergold, in with 18 year olds, everyone at the time. enjoys it. •Laurie McDonald; Paper Piecing Mar. 23-25 character as the irrepress- laughed, and left the build- “Art isn’t cheap [to cre- “I try to teach myself •Ursula Riegel; Tree of Life April 20-22 ible Ghost of Hanukah ing with the same feeling ate] anymore,” he said with [that] ‘I paint for the love of Past Spiegalbaum, wrote a one gets being around Vir- a smile. painting’,” he said. 1-800-345-3811 great comic skit with wife ginia Newman: happy and Woolcock speaks shyly Woolcock is basically Jane Goodall as the perfect inspired. about a car accident that, at self-taught, not having taken age 16, left him in a three- a lesson since high school week coma. A friend of a art class. But although he friend, basically a stranger, has maintained his enthusi- YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST... he said, sat by him through- asm, he realizes not every out those weeks. artist has that ability. WE CAN HELP: He credits this person for “Starving artists and saving his life. new artists really need “She pulled me back . . . I people to purchase art so - a glowing skin and youthful - get rid of unwanted facial, leg and was quite fortunate because it will encourage artists to I had a miracle. God showed continue making art,” said appearance with laser photofacial body hair; me that there was something Woolcock. special on earth, which is That is also why he has rejuvenation; love, which is what this combined his work with that - smooth away fi ne lines and wrinkles show is about,” he said. of Ethan Marcano, whose At 37, Woolcock contin- impressive, detailed and - treat unsightly small leg and giving you a relaxed and fresh look; ues to suffer headaches as a colourful works in oil also result of the injury. hang at the arts centre until facial vessels; - treat sun damaged skin and “Perseverance is very the end of the month. important,” he said of his “My plan was to create pigmented spots. art. The phrase can also be shows and go through to seen to encapsulate his life. other galleries,” said Wool- Born in Jamaica, he was cock. However, this has yet adopted by a Canadian to happen. Call 537-4066 today to book your consult with a physician. family at the age of seven Woolcock said purchase and moved to Ontario. He prices of his pieces are Dr. J. Malherbe & Dr. G. Benloulou has been living on the West negotiable. For more infor- Coast for 17 years and on mation, contact the artist at Salt Spring for four. 538-8073. Let 20 Years on PULL OUT AND SAVE Salt Spring Work For You! John Cade (250) 537-7547 cell Your MLS Listing Realtor

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Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford (2h) $9 A 9 $9 7 < + $9; ;H1BBBI' C %.((., 7:30 PM 2 & & 8 *= 8 *= >D2 >D2 E E + $9; 4 - * * $ $ @ ++++ Detective Story (1951, Crime %,)(*% 267 ( $ = - = - %3 % %3 % '% 7 E.1@ %3 Story) A tough police detective goes after an illegal %**(*) 2' ' < $J, <$ (3 9 3C '( % = $ 7 %$ %/ /@) abortionist who had helped his wife. Kirk Douglas, %*/(/, 2 "4 43 8 *9 =7) C 7 A < 9 $ $ % /@)( Eleanor Parker (2h) 9:00 PM %,-(*( 2 '$ ** + $> 4 43 >&$ $*% $$ $Q 6 + Torque (2004, Action) A biker tries to clear .)%(,) " / - / $ / $ / $ / $ 8 / $ his name after a rival gang leader frames him for murder. %*,(*- 2 $' ( 9 ( 9 A ' '%;< % % 7/: $ Ice Cube, Martin Henderson (2h) ..%.&( $% ' $ $ 3 + 7 ' % < 8 1)# < % 9 /2) + /@)12+$ w + Fancy Dancing (2002, Drama) A dreamer &)/&-, $6 Hr8h y $$; 9 $ X yqCrhqV5$ % $< $0 +3$ $ $ has to get a job in order to keep his visiting rights with his son. Jason Priestley, Tanya Allen (2h) .%).). 9 $ *$ $ 9$+ $ 9 $ 9$+ $ A63 e ++ End of Days (1999, Action) A New York (%&1(% - < =<H1BBDI= & < ='> H1BBDI+ $$ ; &$ alcoholic bodyguard must protect an innocent woman from 1-..%) 8 7/ % 7/ % 7/ % 7/ % 7/ % 3 3 + $9 becoming Satan’s bride. Arnold Schwarzenegger, ../.&- 9 /1) /,2&/2)= % $ * % 9 & % $ K& + 3 K& Gabriel Byrne (3h35) .(, 0/1) 4 3 ; ? H1B?)I= < H1B)1I= 5 0 <= l +++ True Confessions (1981, Crime Story) Two brothers, one a priest and one a detective, are drawn together by a brutal homicide. Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall (2h) 9:30 PM @ +++ Lonely Are the Brave (1962, Western) A cowboy escapes from jail and is then hunted down by a number of people. Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands (2h) Salt Spring Island 11:00 PM l + The Void (2001, Sci-Fi) A group of scientists inadvertently create a black hole that threatens the world. Adrian Paul, Malcolm McDowell (1h35) 11:30 PM @ +++ The Big Carnival (1951, Drama) A reporter smells a come-back opportunity when a miner is trapped in a cave-in. Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling (2h) THURSDAY, JAN 25 7:00 PM l +++ Frantic (1988, Drama) An American doctor fi nds it impossible to fi nd help when his wife disappears in Paris. Betty Buckley, Harrison Ford (2h) @ +++ Summer Stock (1950, Musical) Romance is in the air as a theater group takes over a farm to put together a production. Judy Garland, Gene Kelly (2h) 9:00 PM w ++ Head Over Heels (2000, Comedy) A young woman thinks she has found the perfect guy, until she suspects him of murder. Freddie Prinze Jr, Monica Potter (2h) l ++++ Mean Streets (1973, Crime Story) A small-time crook and his three friends commiserate in New York City’s Little Italy. Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel (2h) @ +++ The Harvey Girls (1946, Musical) A group of proper young waitresses help to civilize rowdy communities of the Wild West. Judy Garland, John Hodiak (1h45) 10:45 PM @ +++ Yolanda and the Thief (1945, Musical) A con artist tries to convince a rich convent-bred girl that he is her guardian angel. Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer It’s easy to help support Salt Spring’s Community Groups! (2h) 11:00 PM l +++ Spanking the Monkey (1994, Comedy/Drama) A young man goes home to take See Mike or Brenda instore for details. care of his mother and her broken leg. Jeremy Davies, OPEN Alberta Watson (2h) 7:30AM FRIDAY, JAN 26 7:00 PM TO 8PM l +++ Presumed Innocent (1990, Crime Story) A lawyer fi nds himself tried for murder when a victim is identifi ed as his mistress. Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy (2h15) @ ++++ An American in Paris (1951, smiles every day! Musical) An ex-GI stays in Paris to pursue a career as an artist and to romance women. Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron (2h) !"#$%& '!"#$() 7:30 PM . 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B%;A !. inventor uproots his family and relocates to the jungles of Central America. Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren (2h) A@ !''"' FPHP C2 ! (9 59: 9 4? 3F 3 @ +++ He Walked By Night (1948, !'&"&( FDIB 7 9 $85@ 6 8 < ;) ;33 "* "? A@( " Suspense) A clever, yet psychopathic burglar avoids !( "'" F8UT ! 5 4! ): ": 7 7 7& ! Xvrs urQ rpv detection by changing his M.O. on each crime. Richard $!"( I@XT !7 Basehart, Scott Brady (1h30) !'("' FDSP (!9 (!9 < 57 !.A " 8:00 PM 2 Marple Mystery: Towards Zero (2006, , 1& , , 3@5#9 2 3@! =4 8 !9 4 1 $$!$#" ÙW Mystery) Miss Marple attends a house party that quickly #&# ( STQ 7 ,& 55 , &9 " 06 ! becomes a crime scene. Geraldine McEwan, Eileen $!$$ 9DT8 19, 5 9 8 ! :4) ! 19, 8 ! :4) 4&4!% 5 9 Atkins (2h) "!#%"! @6 A8uvhTq r ;@HrUhyxG;HH>J Q rrqDpr ;@CrhG;HH@J, 9:00 PM % $$! 69@ (! 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Robin Williams, Robert De Niro (2h) . ++ The Brainiacs.com (2000, Family) A AQUAGULF ISLANDS LIVING boy becomes his father’s boss at Tyler Toys in order to spend more time with him. Michael Angarano, Dom DeLuise (1h40) TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr T6UVS96`96ÙDH@E6IV6S`!& @ +++ The Kid Brother (1927, Comedy) The youngest son in a family of brawny men proves himself by outwitting a beefy villain. Harold Lloyd, T ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" !) !)" ) )" !) !)" ") ")" Jobyna Ralston (1h30) !$&"' 878 =. 7 & & &9 " 8 10:55 PM ! 1 78 ,. 6 % ) (! ! ": K)! !L " !&! TS8 ! . ++ Frozen Impact (2002, Action) A plane, !%'"$# FIPX 3@5 4! ! ' 47 , ) 5 5 7&: 1 < 1 51 carrying a liver destined for a child’s transplant, crashes in ## UTI # 4 1 4# a hailstorm. Ted McGinley, Linda Purl (1h35) !$$"$' 8C , 1) '?511 < 5 !" ,5 * 11:00 PM PHID ,1! 19 ' 7 ! ! 8;3; & 8 8:19 98 l + G-2 (1998, Action) A Macedonian warrior fi ghts an evil clan and searches for Alexander the Great’s !$ ""%B7G78>33 !9 1 & & 5! :>3 :>3 sword. Daniel Bernhardt, James Hong (1h35) !$"! 8UW785 ," 19, ": 77! ; 9 " @ ++++ The Umbrellas of Cherbourg !$# H , , , , * ). % * && * B! (1964, Musical) A chance meeting occurs between !$%"'( 6WD8 > 9" 7* , , .9 4 * & 9 &: 1 two lovers who were separated by war. Catherine !$""$( 8DU` 9" , 9 *,! -., 1 < 7) , 9hprXvuHr Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo (1h45) FTUX ' (9 .9 ( 9 4 " 79 Uvtr yhqG 333J , 7$ MONDAY, JAN 29 !("'! F8QR 7 # 46 - , #$%& ' " - , , , , , 7ryrq 6:30 PM !''"' FPHP $ 2 < ) ) !" , , &( ' 7 E5 @ +++ Freaks (1932, Horror) The members of a circus freak show take revenge when they learn of a !'&"&( FDIB $85@ $85@ 5 , , 4! , ! L * murder plot. Roscoe Ates, Olga Baclanova (1h15) !( "'" F8UT 9 (&L ,L ! ! $ 4 & $ 5 * 5 7! 7&: 7:00 PM $!"( I@XT . 4! . !7 &, F 9 l ++ The Frisco Kid (1979, Western) A rabbi !'("' FDSP >33 . & 1 4&.() * + 5 !" ,5 , 7 must brave the Wild West to reach his new congregation $$!$#" ÙW , , 2UrrUvh)U iyrvUx !& N!%5% ,& 4:1 58( 5 and wife in San Francisco. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 17 Heppner gives heart’s pleasure By JIM ERICKSON sure his great pleasure. Special to the Driftwood In Mr. Heppner I see a At ArtSpring Sunday eve- man whose heart is so big ning, not only did the tim- that it can’t be contained. bers shiver, but the plaster He must sing, he must cracked and plate glass shat- share. Often he is simply tered. standing with hands on his Our hearts were massaged chest. He then will gesture as and all that is good about if passing his heart’s pleasure the world was embodied in to us. It is his pleasure of our the two robust, rotund and pleasure that makes him the utterly romantic performers artist and more importantly in our small but enchanted the man he is. theatre. I now have an image of The two of them bounced Ben Heppner different than out of the wings smiling as one of him on the great stag- if they had been goosed by es of the world surround- the stage manager. The one ed by huge sets and huge sat at the piano, fl ipped up orchestras. his tux tails and adjusted his It is of him in the second music. The other adjusted himself into the bow of the encore, standing the with piano, placed his right hand MUSICAL GREATS: Young Salt Spring violinists — eyes closed, sweat glisten- on it and they began. Sarah Lundy, Heather Munro, Fiona Munro and ing on his forehead, as he First the piano tinkled a Keziah Weir — are seen with Ben Heppner before a sang the simplest and most bit, then the voice, more than performance on Sunday at ArtSpring. heartfelt version of Roses sound, more than physics, Photo by Derrick Lundy of Picardy. It is not sweet or richer than gold and more maudlin, not forced or acted; grandest of opera hall arias ists of his stature who will subtle than the moon whirled it is simply sung from the us into an evening of match- — Wagner’s Wintersturme drive through winter weather heart. less beauty few of us have wichen dem Wonnemond to perform for 300 people ArtSpring is to be com- ever witnessed and fewer of from de Walkure — we were in Dawson Creek or Prince mended for this memorable us will ever see again. treated to the best of the best George. Few will get on a evening. The champagne From the simplest Brit- and the wondrous of the fl oat plane to play Salt Spring reception, the art provided LOVE OF MUSIC: Dorothy Cutting is among the fans ten folk song arrangements wonderful: power, passion Island and have to leave on by Pegasus Gallery and purchasing music from singer Ben Heppner at a spe- through a Be My Love that and performance. the 6:30 a.m. Long Harbour the charming young string cial concert at ArtSpring Sunday evening. could teach Mario Lanza Ben Heppner doesn’t have ferry the next morning. This ensemble were classy and Photo by Derrick Lundy a thing or two, into the to do this. There are few art- is our good fortune and I am elegant. Bravo. More than 100 expected Sala Hantle takes centre stage Salt Spring Island resi- fundraising efforts began in nie Rhodes, Tom Hooper, dents Anna Callegari and November. Money collected Matt Johnson and Dave Beth Gessinger only have will help support grassroots Campbell, will hit the stage for Scottish dance fl ing one thing to do before set- projects developed by local at 9 p.m. This is the time of the year for the died in 1796. Instructor Monica Roots ting off on their 11-week professionals working in Callegari said people don’t traditional haggis, whisky and Scottish and husband Walter from Galiano Island Sala Hantle (Stay Well) Malawi, Mozambique, Swa- need to worry about making dancing as the Scots celebrate the life of will lead the evening dance with over Africa campaign: throw a ziland and Lesotho. their contributions before the Robert Burns. 100 people expected at the event. party. “This will be a great pair leave the island since This coming Saturday at Fulford Hall Wes Clindinning is another instructor Well, maybe they’re a little opportunity because all the donations will be accepted at will see the Salt Spring Island Scottish with the club who comes from Parks- busier fi nalizing details for a proceeds will be hand deliv- the SOLID offi ce in Ganges Dance Club members and friends having ville, as well as Una Lennam from Vic- journey that will take them to ered,” Callegari said. during and well after their a fl ing. toria. rural clinics, orphanages and Projects will help support return. “Scottish dancing is for the mind and These three instructors have danced schools in four sub-Saharan victims living in areas with Callegari said she hopes body one of the best forms of exer- and given classes all over the world. African countries, but Friday some of the world’s highest people will keep up to date cise and friendship,” states a club press Gail Sibley and Richard Bennett are night at Moby’s will be Salt rates of HIV and AIDS. with the journey by visiting release. the local instructors who at present are Springers’ last chance to bid The Friday night event will the SOLID website at www. “It is danced all over the world with taking their certifi cation. them farewell. feature a table with detailed solidsaltspring.com. a huge fraternity. Any dancer can travel For one member of the club, Laura “We hope to see lots of information about the proj- “These people are our with their dance shoes and join in with Moore, it is a special event as she is able friends from the communi- ects and give participants the family and our neighbours,” the local clubs when they travel on holi- to dance again after a hip replacement ty,” Callegari said. “Every- chance to chat with Callegari she said. days. The club is exceptionally fortunate just under two years ago. one has been very support- and Gessinger about previ- “We must take on the to have instructors who have danced Prior to the operation she could only ive.” ous trips to Africa. mandate that their lives are around the world, and who bring their walk the slower dances, but now is back To date, the pair have To keep things moving, important.” experience to the local club.” on her toes and dancing up a storm. raised almost half of their the band called Hey Boy, Tax receipts for donations This Saturday, after the traditional A few tickets are available through targeted $52,000 since Hey Girl, featuring Stepha- are available upon request. supper of haggis and roast beef, the Rosalind Hope at 537-9997. different toasts will be performed, rec- The club welcomes new members to ognizing the poetry and songs of the the next session, which begins on Mon- famous Robert Burns. day, February 5 at 6 p.m. in the upper He was from Ayrshire in Scotland and hall of All Saints By-the-Sea.

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD emergency response WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 19 First-aid courses can help Staying safe at work overcome mental barriers Few people consider people were injured (188 safety (OHS) regulations the likelihood of getting fatalities) among the 2 that pertain to their fi eld. By MITCHELL SHERRIN hour) first-aid course that injured at work, especial- million workers in B.C. In fact, employers are Driftwood Contributor meets Worker’s Compensa- ly if they are employed in Statistically, men are far required to register with Without proper prepa- tion Board (WCB) criteria. a relatively “safe” sector more likely than women WorkSafe B.C. by law and ration and training a first- A Standard First Aid two- aid emergency can easily day course (16 hours) goes such as retail, restaurants to become injured (71% employees are obliged to become overwhelming. more in depth on medical or accommodations. vs. 29%) and the average report unsafe work prac- People often hold fears — emergencies and the muscu- But statistics from age of an injured worker tices or conditions. some real and others imag- lar-skeletal system. WorkSafe B.C. (the Work- is 38.9. As an example of OSH ined — about what to do if “I enjoy getting into ban- er’s Compensation Board The most common regulations, all employers they must help someone who dages, slings, braces and o- of B.C.) reveal that any causes for injury reports with two or more employ- is sick or injured, said local ring bandages. You also learn job can present risks. In were strains (19,360), ees must provide a fi rst- Red Cross fi rst-aid instructor about sudden medical con- fact, the top fi ve sectors back strains (14,380), aid kit (different types of Adam Gold. ditions that can arise from for lost days of work and cuts (7,350), contusions kits are required for dif- And he finds that help- Adam Gold diabetic emergencies, sun- cost of claims for 2005 (6,940) and fractures ferent sectors and num- ing people overcome those another casualty.” stroke, hypothermia, poisons were: (3,940). bers of employees). Many psychological barriers by Learning how to assess, and emergency child birth.” 1.) c onstruction But the greatest causes workplaces also require providing them with tools monitor and intervene to Gold recently recertified (339,000 days lost and for lost days of work were fi rst-aid attendants (even to successfully manage an support the vital airway, himself to teach a special- $109.5 million in claims) slightly different. Strains the least hazardous envi- emergency is his greatest breathing and circulatory ized standard fi rst-aid course 2.) health care/ accounted for 958,000 ronment with easy hospi- reward as an instructor. systems, or ABCs, in the designed for boaters, Marine social assistance (313,000 lost days of work in B.C. tal access requires a fi rst- “Teaching these courses, “primary survey” is the core Advanced First Aid. And his days lost and $53.5 mil- and back strains caused aid attendant if there are it’s amazing how people of the course. This is where specialty is Wilderness First lion in claims) another 568,000 lost 11 or more employees on open up and you see how someone would learn arti- Aid. He teaches classes out 3.) transportation days, but then fractures a shift). their confi dence has grown at fi cial respiration, CPR and of his home on Stewart Road (250,000 days lost and (468,000), occupational The WorkSafe B.C. the end of the course. Know- how to assist someone who and he takes full advantage $74.6 million in claims) diseases (217,000) and website (www2.working what to do in an emer- is choking. of his woodland property for 4.) retail (216,000 contusions (139,000) safebc.com) provides gency makes members of our “You can conduct a prima- outdoor instruction during community stronger in their ry survey in a minute. If the Wilderness First Aid classes. days lost and $32.7 mil- caused the next greatest great information on all ability to help each other.” patient is conscious, you can “Wilderness First Aid is lion in claims) number of work disrup- kinds of topics, includ- A one-day (eight hour) do it in seconds,” Gold said. a three-day course designed 5.) accommodations. ing employee safety tips, emergency first-aid course “A secondary survey is an for people who might find tion/food (168,000 days And employers and hazard alerts, OSH fi rst- would allow someone to scan interview process. You talk themselves more than 40 lost and $27.7 million in employees should both aid requirements for each a scene for hazards to rescu- to a person and try to fi gure kilometres from a hospital. claims) be familiar with the sector and a small-busi- ers; initiate the emergency out what is wrong.” The third step in fi rst aid is In 2005, some 168,000 occupational health and ness-owners’ primer. medical system (EMS); And Gold teaches Red always to call 911, but in the assess patient responsive- Cross first-aid courses for wilderness it’s not there.” ness; protect vital airway, specialized groups as well. He’s been a certifi ed Red breathing and circulatory A six-hour Child Safe course Cross fi rst-aid instructor for systems; and perform a sec- places a focus on home-based fi ve years (two years on Salt YOUTHS MOST AT RISK ondary survey to determine emergencies with children. Spring) and has worked as a From Page 18 a patient’s medical history. “So when you find your kayak guide and YMCA pro- Research conducted for WorkSafe B.C. other things happening in their lives. Evaluating scene safety to child gets under the sink and gram director. 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Cafe discussion period will follow Sunday’s matinee. www.thefritz.ca Fri., Sat., Tues. 7:00 Sun. 4:00 Matinee • Mon. 7:00 • Tues. 9:15 What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. mon. wed. january 24 january 25 january 26 january 27 january 28 january 29 january 31 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities live entertainment other activities live entertainment Simply Organic. One Night Stand.With Matt Amadeus, Atlantic Ballet of S.S.I. Scottish Dance Club Gene Grooms and Warren Drop-In Life Drawing. Simply Organic. Pipe organ recital by Barry and Tom at Shipstones. Canada. ArtSpring. 8 p.m. Pre- Burns Supper. Scottish Langley. Fulford Inn Pub. Every Core Inn. 3rd fl oor. 1-3 p.m. Pipe organ recital by Barry Valentine. All Saints, 10:10 a.m., 8 p.m. concert chat - 7 p.m. Tickets: Dancing and Traditional Burns Sunday at 6 p.m. Eckhart Tolle Practising Valentine. All Saints, 10:10 a.m., followed by muffi n & coffee. Open Stage. Thursdays at the 537-2102. Supper. Fulford Hall. Tickets: Presence Group. 7:30 p.m. followed by muffi n & coffee. Karaoke. With Greg Van Riel at Fulford Inn Pub. 537-9997. Drop in. Info: 537-2799. other activities other activities Moby’s. 9 p.m. other activities other activities mon. Texas Hold’ Em. Fulford Inn Movin’ and Groovin’. Little One. A Good Soil Parks & Recreation Pottery Classes. Working on GISS Dance Performance. Film Festival Cafe. The production at Community Canadian Federation of january 29 Commission. Regular public the Pottery Wheel with Rita Grades 9-11. ArtSpring. 7:30 Stolen Spirits of Haida Gwaii. Gospel Chapel, 7 p.m. University Women. meeting at Portlock Park Alexandra. September Moon p.m. Tickets: 537-2102. At Barb’s Bakery & Bistro, 7 Coping With Depression. Dr. Margaret Fulton speaks on live entertainment portable, 7 p.m. Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Doors at 5:30 p.m. for Seminar with therapist Tom Saving Planet Earth. Lions Hall. Anne Feeney. With Sharon International Women’s Day p.m. Info: 537-8981. other activities food & conversation) Burton and homeopath Karin 10 a.m. Bailey & friends at SS Folk Planning Meeting. At I-SEA South End Nia. Fitness for the Zen Meditation. Group meets at Imagine Salt Spring. First of Beviere at Arbutus Therapy Sounder Sleep Workshop. Club. Fulford Hall, 7:30 p.m. offi ces across the road from Whole Self. Wednesdays at The 210 Cedar Lane, 7-9 p.m. Info: Planning Salt Spring’s Future Centre. 7-9 p.m. With Anna Haltrecht. At Cats the Visitors Info Centre. All Gatehouse with Arleen, 190 537-2831. talks. Sebastian Moffatt on Story Time at the Library. Pajamas, 1-4 p.m. Info: anna@ other activities women’s groups welcome. Reynolds Road, 7-8:15 p.m. Burns Tea. Haggis & sing-along Planning for Uncertainty: For 5 to 8-year-olds, with Clare bonesforever.com; 537-5681. Pottery Classes. Working on 10 a.m. Info: 653-9235. at Salt Spring Seniors Services Design Concepts to Shape Cullen. Every Friday, 1:30-2:15 Homeopathy Workshop for the Pottery Wheel with Rita Dog Training Classes. Society. 2 p.m. a Resilient and Sustainable p.m. Preschoolers bring a lap Beginners. Alexandra. September Moon 7-week series with Sheri South End Nia. Fitness for the Island Community. to sit on. Karin Beviere and Tom Burton Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 Standen begins at Central Hall. Whole Self. Wednesdays at The Community Gospel, 7:30 p.m. at the Arbutus Therapy Centre. p.m. Info: 537-8981. tues. Info: 537-5646. Gatehouse with Arleen, 190 Transcendental Meditation. $40. 1-5 p.m. Osho Kundalini Moving january 30 South S.S.I. Property Owners Reynolds Road, 7-8:15 p.m. Group Meditation. 7:30 p.m. Meditation. Drop-in. 5:30 p.m. and Residents Association Info: 653-9235. Info: 537-9448. Info: Amrita, 537-2799. activities Meeting. OAP room in Fulford 30-Day Quit Smoking SS Trail & Nature Club. Tai Chi for People With Hall. 7:30 p.m. Workshop. Wednesday night AGM and luncheon at Meaden Disabilities. Cedar Lane Pottery Classes. Working Portrait Drawing. Painters series begins. Info: 538-8852. Hall. Doors at 11:30 a.m. Studio with Osman Phillips, on the Pottery Wheel with Guild drawing sessions at Fulford Community Nature 10-11 a.m. Call Osman at Rita Alexandra. September ArtSpring every Wednesday, 9 School AGM. At the school’s 537-5667 before attending. Moon Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. a.m. to noon. Model provided. we’re - 12:30 p.m. Info: 537-8981. library, 7 p.m. online gul SSI Painters Guild Workshop. Figure Drawing. Painters Guild at www. fi sland Studio Drop In Day. ArtSpring. 9 drawing sessions at ArtSpring, 9 s.ne a.m. - noon. Info: 537-1528. a.m. to noon.Info: Don: t 537-9554. cinema 8th Annual Our Island, Our World • The Fritz Cafe starts this Sunday following The Journals of Knud Rasmussen: an opportunity to sit and discuss this amazing film! • February’s line-up includes: The Pursuit of Happyness; Arthur and the Film Festival Invisibles; Casino Royale; Manufactured Landscapes; Curse of the Golden March 2-4 Flower; Freedom Writers; Dreamgirls and Rocky Balboa Call for volunteers now on! • Check out the Fritz online at www.thefritz.ca for current and future movie details. Call Dick or Carol Grier at 537-4406 for info on how to help Dinner Specials 5-9 pm cable TV Ganges Mouat’s Centre • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for stories 7:30 am - 8 pm Sunday — Prime Rib reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people and places. 7 days a week (with all the fi xin’s 6oz. $14, 8oz. $17) The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during the day and evening with new stories added daily. This week see an interview with Sebastian Moffatt, the upcoming speaker at the Imagine Salt Spring series, Monday — Cheeseburger a profile of the Thunderbird Gallery and visit the cats at the local SPCA. Also (and fries $4) tune in for community messages, weather, B.C. Ferries and news headlines. For SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! further details about community programming, call 537-1335.

Tuesday — 1/4 Chicken exhibitions (with all the ﬁ xin’s $12) • Delton Woolcock and Ethan Marcano show artwork in the lobby at ArtSpring until January 31. Wednesday — Prawns • Paul Bryans exhibits his Salt Spring Impressions show at Moby’s until the end (.25 each min. 10) of February. • Salt Spring artist Tina Spalding is featured through January at the Salt Spring Roasting Company cafe in Ganges. 1-800-887-4321 Thursday — Wings • Lost In My Garden is a mixed-media show of abstract paintings by Lynda www.tempurcanada.com ($.35 each min. 10) Crawford at Island Savings. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of and certified by the Friday — Alberta Beef Space Foundation dealers across Canada. (with veg & potatoes $17) A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! Saturday — Seafood Pasta UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE (featuring salmon, halibut & shrimp $16) 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 121 UPPER GANGES ROAD 537-4700 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 Vancouver Island’s largest selection of quality pre-owned vehicles!

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CRISIS LINE: newest business on the block Toll free number: 1-866-386-6323. opens its doors next month. taurant. Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. After more than six months Alcohol will be served, but * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday, 11am - 3 pm. spent renovating the entire fostering a family-friendly * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling structure from the inside out, atmosphere will be the order provided by Community Workers. the building still needs a few of the day with a menu fea- * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is fi nishing touches, so it’s no turing seafood, burgers, fi sh free & confidential. surprise the specifi c opening and chips, pasta and vegetar- * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD DROP IN: date remains “fl exible.” ian dishes. •Rugg Huggers: parent & baby 0-16 mos. Drop-In 11 am - 2 pm Mondays. “We specialize in what’s •Interested in parent & child Mother Goose in Fulford? Call us at 537-9176 or email [email protected] “I’m not called West Coast casual,” •Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm Stay & Play 0-6 years. Parent and child drop in. focusing on what he said. “This is not a pub.” Info: 537-9176. So far he’s been over- * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday this place was in whelmed by locals who’ve from 10 am - 5 pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. the past because been curious since work * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMSCOORDINATOR: began. Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. we’re doing A few weeks ago, Edwards * Emergency Mental Health Services available: got the nod from Rita Dodds, 4 pm to midnight. Access is available through the Emergency Rm at something Lady Minto Hospital. Call: 538-4840. owner of the legendary Rita’s entirely new Inn, formerly located in the here.” same building, when she popped in for a look. — Barry Edwards “We are striving to be a country inn on Salt Spring Be it the funky checkered in a broad sense, but more kitchen tiles, state-of-the- specifi cally I want to target art sound proofing in the locals as well,” he said. building’s fl oors and walls, Part of that is creating a art-deco highlights or the place that will last for years restaurant’s large central COMMUNITY PILLAR: Long-time Salt Spring business- and hopefully become woven fireplace, it’s obvious no man Barry Edwards is set to change life as we know it into the fabric of the island. expense has been spared to in downtown Ganges when the Salt Spring Inn opens “The kind of business I get the heritage building in in February. Photo by Sean McIntyre want to have includes fami- step with the times. lies and children and pro- “One thing that’s evident nine years. walk up the road for a bite to motes continuity in the is that it has never been like Since moving to the island eat and a place to stay. community,” he said. “We this before,” Edwards said, more than 20 years ago, he’s “A lot of people who come want to make this viable and during an interview from his seen the building undergo here aren’t used to the dark healthy in the long term.” second-fl oor offi ce overlook- multiple reincarnations. One at night,” he said. “They fi nd Part of that means staying ing the village and Ganges thing that hasn’t changed, he it diffi cult to even get into open whether it’s the middle Harbour. said, is its great location and their car. Here they won’t of August or in the depths of “Everything you’ve seen fantastic potential. have to worry.” winter. since you walked into the “It’s a great opportunity,” The rooms offer some- “The locals are here 12 building is new: the fl oors, Edwards said. “I’ve always thing for everyone, regard- months of the year as am I,” the walls, the lights, the been interested in these kinds less of budget. he said. “I don’t close up for doors — everything. I’m not of small European-style inns Some are larger than oth- a month or two. We’re here focusing on what this place and here it is.” ers, a few have fi replaces and to stay.” was in the past because we’re He said more and more washrooms, while budget- doing something entirely people are looking for ways oriented rooms have shared

new here.” to visit the island without facilities. Michelin BF Goodrich Uniroyal Bridgestone Toyo Daytona Hankook Firestone Dunlop Armstrong Yokohama Edwards, a former co- relying on a car to get them Edwards has already owner of Moby’s Pub, said around. People travelling to received bookings from Ê the project has been in the and from Ganges by boat or Central Canada, the Unit- back of his mind for the past plane will now only need to ed States and Europe, and -/ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ-*, /Ài>` Film Fest preparations underway 1/"ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ- ,6 - i` This year marks the 8th ing way,” said Carol Grier, ous fi lms in the Driftwood in annual Our Island, Our one of the festival’s coordi- upcoming issues.” Complete Automotive World Film Festival to be nators. “If you’re consider- To get a jump on choosing held March 2-4 on Salt ing getting involved in the the fi lms you’d like to see, Spring. community, or helping one you can see the Travelling SERVICE • REPAIR The festival is a grassroots, of the international humani- Film Festival selections at non-profi t documentary fi lm tarian efforts on the island, http://www.worldcommuni- festival that focuses its fi lms the festival is a great way ty.ca/fi lm2007.htm. Look for TIRES on broad issues of social jus- to start informing yourself the fi lm guide in the Drift- (new and used in stock) tice. The bulk of the festival’s about what’s going on both wood in mid-February. fi lms are part of the World globally and locally. Not only The festival is staffed by Community Travelling Film will there be over 50 fi lms to many volunteers who will Festival out of Courtenay, choose from, but a plethora help in all areas: Hospital- which is celebrating its 16th of community groups will ity (greeting fi lm patrons & season. have tables dispensing infor- billeting fi lmmakers), driv- For the past three months, mation and showcasing their ers (for visiting fi lmmakers), fi lm festival organizers have worthy projects.” food sales and service, tech- been attending fi lm festivals “We have a broad range of nical aspects (troubleshoot- SAM AND GYLE KEATING all over British Columbia, issues that will be highlighting equipment problems screening DVDs and vid- ed in our fi lms this season, etc.), projectionists, logistics eos searching for uplifting including food and farming, (moving chairs and tables, • Brakes • Electrical Repairs • Batteries and inspiring stories about global warming, media and setting up rooms), publicity • Steering • Exhaust • Computer global issues that challenge democracy, and many fi lms and childcare. • Oil Changes • Tune-ups Diagnostics us today. on music and resistance,” Prospective volunteers “There are plenty of fi lms Grier continued. “We’re can call Carol or Dick Grier out there, but we’re looking excited about the lineup from at 537-4406 for more infor- Come visit our new, larger premises for those that not only have Courtenay this year, and are mation. Groups interested in or phone for an appointment 537-2876 an important message, but fi nalizing our fi lm selections community tables can call #2 - 319 Upper Ganges Road Monday–Friday 8 am – 5 pm

that are beautifully crafted, in the next couple of weeks. Maggie Schubart at 537- and tell the story in an inspir- We’ll be highlighting vari- 9804. Goodrich Uniroyal Bridgestone Toyo Yokohama Armstrong BF Michelin Pirelli Riken General Farm Lee

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SHORELINE DESIGN 3!,4302).')3,!.$ www.shorelinedesign.ca ISA Orphan’s story 1=D;GE=19?GF moves audience #/--5.)49 If you could go to Africa out the hour and 20-minute for just one night, would you presentation the live actors make the trip? Good Soil actually interact with “on- Dinner Theatre’s production screen” African children in of Little One allows people dialogue. to do just that. “It is a unique and capti- Live drama, interactive vating tool that audiences are video and a large portable drawn to visually and emo- set combine to create a pow- tionally. One scene takes erful story that is bringing place in an African children’s audiences to their feet in graveyard: the effect is stag- #ALL!NDREA,E"ORGNE churches across Canada and gering and unforgettable.” WHOWILLBRINGGIFTSGREETINGS comes to Community Gos- Good Soil dinner theatre ALONGWITHHELPFULINFORMATION pel Chapel on Friday, Janu- also acts as a fundraiser for ABOUTYOURNEWCOMMUNITY ary 26 at 7 p.m. Project Seedbag, the mis- • fully insured WWWWELCOMEWAGONCA • excellent “Even more amazing,” sions arm of Seeds Interna- references states a press release, “is tional, a ministry founded Peter Christenson 250-629-8386 that the people involved in and run by Parks’ father Rev. specializing in water access the show have given up jobs Keith Parks. over steep & rugged terrain and left friends and family to travel with this small band of thespians and back-stage technicians in order to tell ALLERGIES & CHRONIC this moving story of one lit- NATURA tle orphan girl’s struggle to CONDITIONS survive AIDS and poverty in MEDICA Natural Medicine can help! Sub-Saharan Africa.” Drug Free Good Soil Dinner The- Health atre is the brain child of Reg Lali Formaggia Parks, a Vancouver based 537-2202 D. TCM, R Acupuncturist, NAET Therapist video and theater producer who felt a strong desire to raise the awareness of Cana- dians to the growing plight RED CROSS BESSIE DANE FRITZ SITS: Salt Spring’s “community cat” — Fritz of children in Africa – many MEDICAL EQUIPMENT — who lives at Central Hall is seen in one of his favou- TUESDAYS ARE 10% OFF DAYS of whom are dying of AIDS (some restrictions apply) LOAN SERVICE rite perches: atop the public pay phone. and/or starvation every day...... Photo by Derrick Lundy It began when Parks was Call 538-4834 for info or to on a video shoot in Zambia MONDAYS ARE DOUBLE COUPON VALUE DAYS reserve a needed item. a few years ago, “Ultimately, I like to tell stories, and one GANGES Holistic approach to of the most powerful, most real stories in the world was VILLAGE MARKET taking place in front of me: depression probed children, death and ultimate “100% Island Owned and Operated” hopelessness.” Depression is the theme of hopelessness, poor energy Parks’ fi rst thought was to a health talk taking place at and appetite to thoughts of do a documentary on video, the Arbutus Therapy Centre suicide.” but that soon evolved into an this weekend. The seminar will focus idea for Parks’ fi rst passion Interesting Wedding Photo Local therapist Tom Bur- on how dynamic therapy is — live theatre. ton and homeopath Karin used to cope with and treat “Lots of people have seen Beviere will address the depression by helping to pictures of Africa in crisis, topic of depression from an identify and work through but life theatre has a way of or Wedding Story? integrated health perspec- causing factors through the making it real and present tive at the upcoming seminar support of a trained psycho- like no video can.” which runs on Friday, Janu- therapist. Little One is presented in ary 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. “Depression can also an innovative manner with “Depression occurs along be viewed, from a holistic video backgrounds instead The Driftwood a continuum from mild to health perspective, as one of sets. A giant screen fi lls life threatening,” states a symptom of the whole per- the back of the troupe’s por- press release. son. Discussion around how table stage. Wants It! “Some mild episodes homeopathy is used to treat The video was shot on of depression may resolve depression will help bring a location in Zambia, one of with time, aided by mak- unique integrated approach the countries hardest hit by ing important adjustment to this illness.” AIDS. Many times through- to one’s daily routines, and The Arbutus Therapy by seeking out the support Centre is located at #5-121 The Driftwood’s of others. Major or clini- McPhillips Avenue (upstairs cal depression is a serious, from Apple Photo) and is annual Wedding debilitating illness that Salt Spring’s newest centre Planner is being intensely affects how you for integrated health. feel, think and ultimately Cost for the seminar is a prepared and we are how you behave. This ill- suggested donation of $5. ness affects hundreds of For details contact Karin 3!&%s&2%%s#/.&)$%.4)!, looking for interesting and thousands of Canadians and Beviere or Tom Burton at 3ALT3PRING4RANSITION historic original photographs symptoms can range from 537-4728. (OUSE#RISIS,INE sleep problems, anxiety, OR from our readers. TOLL FREE Hippy wedding in the 60’s? Concert Band ballot 7OMENS/UTREACH 3ERVICES Slicked back hair in the 50’s? OR number corrected TOLL FREE War time bride? We want your The Salt Spring Concert Band’s quest to identify audience 3TOPPINGTHE6IOLENCE photo! Submit with pertinent favourites by ballot as described in an article in last week’s #OUNSELLINGFOR7OMEN Driftwood is building great momentum, but a contact phone information by January 31 number was incorrect. For more information or to obtain a ballot, contact band #HILDREN7HO7ITNESS to The Driftwood, manager Sheila Spence at 537-2332 (not 2334 as was indi- !BUSE#OUNSELLING cated). 328 Lower Ganges Road, Ballots with a list of choices can be found in an ad in this @4RANSITIONS4HRIFT3TORE week’s paper. Ballots can also be found around town at vari- Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3. ous locations including the library, Raven Street Cafe, the Email: news@gulfi slands.net Falconshead Grill, Salt Spring Books and Acoustic Planet. )7!6ISANON PROlTSOCIETY Organizers urge all SSCB fans to fi ll out a ballot and drop PROVIDINGSERVICESTHROUGHOUT THE3OUTHERN'ULF)SLANDSTO their choice in a box or e-mail director Dawn Hage at dawn- WOMENANDTHEIRCHILDREN '5,&)3,!.$3 [email protected] by January 31 to ensure votes will get AFFECTEDBYVIOLENCEANDABUSE counted. 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HEALTH The second in a series on weight loss success stories No more ‘hype’ Rooting out hidden sugars helps islander drop pounds Photo by Derrick Lundy “When I couldn’t get my kilt on, I decided it was time to do something. ” By DAWN HAGE Driftwood Staff Peter McCully gets exercise by walking his dog Kelsey. Nutritional know-how key to weight loss and balance eter McCully had several reasons for wanting McCully has also realized that job stress is answers by reading every to trim down and get himself back on track particularly bad for hypoglycemia. book that Sam Graci has with good health and fi tness. “I’m in a deadline-oriented business,” he explained. written and he found that P “I was fat,” he offers bluntly. “And I’m “As the stress rose, I would turn to coffee or food.” much of the information getting older. You have to start looking after your “I would get a short high from the coffee or made sense to him. health or you die. My biggest reason is that I want to sugar and then come back down and start looking “I took tips from Sam’s live a long and healthy life.” for something else . . . Mars Bars, cookies, more books and also read the McCully has had issues with his blood sugar coffee.” GI diet, where they list for most of his adult life, after being diagnosed as After his job change, McCully quickly packed on all the foods that are high hypoglycemic in his mid 20s. He was distraught to 10 pounds. He found his metabolism had slowed and in sugar or turn to sugar learn that his attempts at healthy eating in the past he would eat even more to make up for the lapses in really quickly.” were a recipe for a sugar spike. energy. It was a cycle that eventually took his weight He also went to Leah “I would make a shake in the morning with a cup up to 212 pounds. Byron, who runs Salt Nutritionist Leah Byron of frozen berries, a glop of yogurt, a banana, Greens “When I couldn’t get my kilt on, I decided it was Spring Nutrition. Byron did + and then I would fi ll the blender with orange juice,” time to do something.” an extensive health profi le on McCully and gave him he said. “The berries, the banana and the orange McCully started examples of a seven-day diet that would help him juice were all really high on the glycemic index. I seeking stabilize his blood sugar, lose weight and give him was trying to eat well and instead I had just been lots of steady energy without the highs and lows he pounding back the sugar.” had been enduring up to that point. “That’s what put the weight on.” “So, I took tips from Sam and Leah and created McCully’s hypoglycemia can also merge into my own program from their principles and using the diabetes if he doesn’t take care, which was glycemic index,” he said. another motivating factor. In addition, his mood Highlights of the food plan he followed and swings were huge before the change in diet. continues to follow are: no caffeine, no sugar, no “Just ask anyone around here,” he said, bread or white fl our, with the exception of whole Peter McCully 20 pounds indicating the Driftwood offi ces. WEIGHT LOSS: Cutting out sugar, potatoes, wheat pita bread, no potatoes and no vegetables le Ummm, yeah. I decide it’s not METHOD FOR SUCCESS: or fruits that are high on the glycemic index. In necessary to poll the staff. white fl our — following the GIand index having for lowa health sugar profi foods — addition, McCully cut back on portion sizes. taking tips from Sam Graci d using His job description and onist Leah Byron. Walking an “I take it easy on cheese and high fat foods. No responsibilities had changed in created by nutriti RCISE ROUTINE: juice except unsweetened grapefruit occasionally.” ENT EXE week. recent years and his waistline CURR r 3X can. Like others who have achieved success, McCully elliptical traine TIONS: s as you refl ected the shift from spending OMMENDA ny source sees his current diet as a lifetime change. TIPS - REC mation from as ma om a more time in the offi ce and less infor al review fr ctors at “Sam Graci says it takes 21 days for your taste ✓ Gather le and person uting fa pounding the pavement. alth profi ontrib buds to change. I lost my cravings for sugar after ✓ Get a he can be other c aware of. an. There y not be “When I first started at the dietici ual ma . a week.” rk that an individ eward yourself Driftwood nine years ago, I was wo ust He now eats salad fi ve times a week, whole tain amount of letime whe, rat cr only in the offi ce a few hours a ✓ After a cer who wheat pasta two or three times, lean steak, pork, e has pizza with a day and I was out walking (H w weeks.) chicken, beans and tuna. every fe around the rest of the McCully started his diet on the fi rst of June and WORDS OF WISDOM:wer. r. (Sam Graci) time. Now that I am ge is Po plate, the bette by the middle of August he had lost 20 pounds. sales manager, I’m in • Knowled lours on your He has gone from a high of 212 pounds to his • The more co my offi ce all the time current 185 and that kilt was looking pretty and maybe get out darn good as he pounded the bass drum at the two hours a week.” recent Robbie Burns Night. & SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDSSR DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ PAGE 31 Old Boys shake off winter dust in Nanaimo tie The Salt Spring Island Old developing career.” Boys soccer club wasted lit- The Old Boys maintained tle time scoring after resum- possession of the ball for the ing their season and pulling rest of the half but failed to johncameron.ca off a 1-1 draw in Nanaimo add to the lead. over the weekend. “With the wind and the The tie keeps the Old Boys slight slope to their advan- within three points of the tage, Nanaimo pressed in the PHOTOGRAPHY division-leading Nanaimo second half and fi nally man- United Masters squad. aged to squeak in a glancing www.johncameron.ca Team spokesperson Fraser header at the post to tie the 537–5830 Hope said the 11-week delay game,” he said. brought on by winter weath- He credited a “power- er and poor fi eld conditions house middle team” com- helped the team focus on prising Donny Brown, Jack how to best clinch top spot Braak, Eamon Murphy, Jim in their division. Witherspoon, Mike Davis Sports Schedule “Coach [Jack] Braak, hav- and Damian Brazier with ing done his homework and showing signs for continued opposition scouting as usual, success. MEN’S SOCCER laid out the game plan prior “The Old Boys were under Salt Spring FC Div. 1 vs. Cowichan Sussex to the start — just score,” the cosh for long spells, but Hope said. occasional breakouts from Sat., Jan. 27 Indoor practices at school defence brought threats gyms paid off as aggressive but no goals on Nanaimo 2:15 p.m. pressure on the Nanaimo defence,” Hope added. “A Portlock Park keeper by Antonio Alonso well-deserved draw was a forced a hasty clearance fair result and both teams early on in the game. appeared to be satisfi ed and Salt Spring Old Boys vs Sooke United According to Hope, Doug glad at last to be playing Sun., Jan. 28 Pearson then steered the again.” ball to Mike McCormick, The Old Boys’ next game 10:15 a.m. who cooly, calmly and col- will be against Sooke United Portlock Park FISHER FANS: Isaac Svendsen and Matthew Gross- lectively rounded several at Portlock Park on Sun- man spend a little time at a sparkling St. Mary Lake defenders to score “his best day, January 28. 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PATTERSON MARKET LTD. our family serving your family since 1915 of paradise, it was a glori- of the fun. Through this across the fi nish line. There was one close photo ous +6 with light winds and chaos the boats bucked, So it was an even playing fi nish between Drew Thor- no rain — a perfect day for lurched and pushed on. field from JJ Flash with a burn’s new Questo and Keith Summer Hours the Salt Spring Island Sail- Race boats are the thor- full crew to Lily being sailed Simpson’s Soul Dancer. Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) – ing Club’s annual Ben Mohr oughbreds of sail boats. They single-handedly and every Even though Soul Dancer Swartz Bay Departures Rock Race. are sleek speed machines boat in between. was eighth over the line, Eleven boats started the capable of six or seven knots CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS It was a fast “reach” to Questo came out ahead in race on that morning but (12-14 km/h). Ben Mohr Rock (reach is CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES the results. only 10 fi nished. Poor little That doesn’t sound fast, when the wind is coming IN EFFECT SEPT. 24, 2006 TO JUNE 26, 2007 Imp had to limp back to port but with the wind and waves, from the side) and back. First across the line was JJ with a broken goose neck. the size of some of the boats Coming around toward the Flash, followed by Caliente, The fleet was chomping and the fact that mere inches fi nish, the dazzling-to-look- but after handicaps were Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz Bay at the bit for the 10:30 a.m. separates them, it’s exhila- at but sometimes-difficult- applied the results were: 1. start. Like racehorses and rating. to-control spinnakers were Electra, 2. JJ Flash, 3. Cali- jockeys in the chute, they As the boats left the har- hoisted up. ente, 4. Luna, 5. Final Dash, churned around the start line bour, headed out to the tricky Strawberry Express had 6. Strawberry Express, 7. tuning their rigs. The horn tidal stream of Captains some unwanted tangles and Saorsa, 8. Questo, 9. Soul blew at five minutes, then Passage, the fl eet started to if not for the skill of our Dancer, 10. Lily, 11. Imp four, one and go. spread out with the faster young helmsman, eight- (did not fi nish). Basketball heats up GISS gym courts High school basketballers of all ages Comeau was named a tournament and didn’t give up,” said player Eland kicked off 2007 with a series of tourna- MVP along with teammate Colleen Bronstein. ments at home and away last weekend. Hillis. The team’s third-place finish also The Gulf Islands Secondary School’s In other basketball news, the senior didn’t prevent Kirby Garside from junior girls team defended the Scor- boys made a valiant attempt to clinch being named the tournament’s all-star “SHEEP” ISLAND FUEL pions’ honour by finishing in first top spot at a tournament at Victoria’s defensive player. Jordan Borth was place at a weekend tournament in Port St. Michael’s School, but came up short named among the tournament’s fi rst- we’re still the “sheepist!” Alberni. after losing to Oak Bay, the province’s team all-stars. The girls defeated Alberni, Kwa- top-ranked triple-A team, by 39 points. In home court action, the junior boys Operating hours: licum and Highlands by at least 15 The boys fi nished the tournament in split a doubleheader against a visiting points. third place despite decisive victories Richmond team. “We just played really well,” said against teams from Abbotsford’s Rick “At first we weren’t really playing PATTERSON MARKET LTD. player Monique Comeau. “We had a lot Hansen Secondary and Maple Ridge’s our game,” said player Stuart Garside. Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 9 am - 6 pm of steals and had really strong defence Thomas Haney Secondary. “Then we stepped it up and won our Sun. 9:30 am - 5 pm / Closed Stat. Holidays and good teamwork overall.” “We didn’t let the loss get us down second game by 20 points.”

32 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Bill Gaston delivers in latest Special Section collection of short stories By ELIZABETH NOLAN as a writer, as the tighter for- of the head of hair he used Jan. 31 Driftwood Staff mat of this genre tends to to style in glossy waves, a Too often, it seems, fi ction do. This somewhat dark col- style a friend said could hide that is set in B.C. or the West lection is for the most part a crow.” Or, of 12-year-old Coast comes off as a novelty a study of the negotiation Philip in the Kite Trick: “He act. Good storytelling and of family relationships, with hated it when people said formal accomplishment are points of friction, miscom- ying-yang. He hated people left underdeveloped in favour munication and misunder- who used phenomena as the of a “Hey look! This story’s standing common. Often singular even more.” about Tofi no!” appeal. the problematic relation- West Coast settings occur Bill Gaston, a UVic pro- ships are intergenerational: both in passing and as prin- fessor and author of several son to father, son to mother, ciple components in stories novels and books of short or father to children. Occa- such as The Night Window stories, provides a striking sionally they occur amongst and Point No Point, where THE BIG example of the opposite of peers like brother to brother, Gaston is superbly evoca- this trend. His 2004 novel grown-up childhood friends, tive without ever being gim- Sointula, much of which or the antagonists in A Work- micky. A rare false note in the collection occurs with takes place on Vancouver in-Progress. SALE! As the collection’s title Freedom, one of the few Island and the Gulf Islands, stories that doesn’t occur Our Best Ad Prices of the Year! is completely evocative of its suggests, the stories in Gar- goyles are frequently dark in B.C. The main character West Coast setting, while the “Wa” is simply too naive to quality of writing holds up to and at times even venture into the grotesque (such as be believable, even consider- any international standard. ing his problems with both the uncle’s fate in The Kite Interweaving the perspec- English and French. Deadline tives of three linked char- Trick, or a man’s unlikely Another small point is acters, Sointula is in turns reaction to the family dog’s the volume’s division into funny, moving and informa- death in Honouring Honey). three subsections: Wrathful, Jan. 25 tive, all the while being so Some fl ashes of humour also Beneficent and Mercurial. occur, notably in an out-of- drenched in local scenery One would expect the stories Contact the control book reading in A Sign up now that readers may feel they in these sections to reflect Work-in-Progress. The over- Sales Department themselves are kayaking their categories, but they do all tone is much more menac- not. 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TH E DRIF TWOO January 5, D’S nieces and nephews. Marilyn Letter to the editor? friday free Fax: (250) 537-2012 POETRY WORKSHOP. New w ww.gu lfi slan was a member of the Richmond d s.net Salt Sp rin F inspiration and ways to explore www.liread.com g C it’s fun...it’s free... INE C & OOK “Your mortgage ros ACC WAR sword ESSO E 7 RIES is our busi THE DRIFTWOOD’S | W it’s friday! 140 FULFORD Li -GANGES RD ness” General Hospital Auxiliary for eath er 537-58 . ReRead 2 | C 82 537-9810 Press release? ad lass ifi www.islandmo the poem. Saturday, Feb.3rd. 10 ed s 6 rtgage Salt | .ca Sprin 131 Lo g P wer Gang What’s in ho V8K 2T2 es Rd., to o f the We many years and an avid sup- 1- e 800-7 k 8 31- 7131 the stars 6 DEATHS - 1:30p.m., $50. Lorraine Gane, 0IZ porter of the BC Lions. The ZAB YTHE SLICE What’s On @T #REA ILPM TEYOUR OWNS 537-5294. UBS 7EDELIVER for family would like to thank Dr. [email protected] k] www.gulfislands.net index 2007? David Woodley, Dr. Bob Cross- calendar event? 2 On Tap PUBLISHED O’BRIEN, BETTY KATHERINE land and the staff at the Lady Friday Minto Hospital Palliative Care Send it to news@ FRIDAYS (nee Robertson) Unit on Salt Spring Island for March 22, 1921 - January 12, 2007 their wonderful care and kind- Ad deadline: Saturday gulfi slands.net. 8 Cartoons 6 Wednesday 4pm. Horoscope Passed away peacefully on Salt Spring Island. Born in ness to our mother. A service

The Colour E www to celebrate her life will be held .benja xper minmoorets .ca Vancouver, B.C., long-time resident of North Delta. Our new at the Richmond Presbyterian 537 -5455 Betty Worked for the Royal Bank for 35 years and was a Church, 7111 No. 2 Road (at Salt Spring Concert Band New Pan *AN!NNE&EENEY wwPa P Mac aniniaanninnini to Friday edition MacMach iniin o achinchihine nii nee m Tanya Lester looks into Salt Spring’ a Crea k Create your o a loans offi cer when she retired. She will be missed by her te y pizzpizza e yourouo o S a and pastau ownwn n wn e aand paspastan stata K "«i y Granville Ave.) Richmond BC ÊiÛ future via th iÀÞÊ` OPENING 3HARON"AILEY >ÞÊvÀ b Ê££\Î äÊ> to ÊÌÊÎ \ä o plays Favourites äÊ« h SEE STORY ON PA e tea leaves in her cup. P children Babs, Dennis (Diane) and Jim (Brenda), and her GE 3 s on Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 &ULFORD(ALL4ICKETS grandchildren, David, Alwyn, Leila, Amrit, Derek, Erin, pm. In lieu of fl owers donations Vote for your Favourite and Tod. Lovingly remembered for her individuality, fi ery 3OUPS 3UPPERS3WEETSBY may be made in Marilyn's name Fiddlehead Catering 1. Mazama spirit, and indomitable energy. Deepest thanks to the staff at to the Richmond Presbyterian /NSALENOWAT 2. Stars and Stripes Forever Greenwoods for their loving, compassionate care. Memorial Fund or the charity of !COUSTIC0LANET 3ALT3PRING"OOKS 3. Copland Tribute 3TUFF.ONSENSE CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION No service by request. In lieu of fl owers, a donation may be your choice. 4. James Bond Suite WWWSALTSPRINGFOLKCLUBCA 20 WORDS OR LESS $10.50 made to a charity of choice. 5. October Additional words 45¢ each A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on March 24, 2007 6. Pachelbel’s Canon on Salt Spring Island. 7. Star Wars Deadline MONDAY 4PM / WEDNESAY 4PM a 8. Witch and the Saint 9. Hootenanny TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY - DRIFTWOOD ONLY In Memorium 10. Irish Tune - County Derry 20 words or less $12.75 / Additional words 50¢ ea 11. Ave Maria Deadline TUESDAY 10am 12. Royal Air Force March Aust, Peggy 13. West Side Story GET YOUR AD NOTICED! 14. Pirates of the Caribbean (nee Strickland) The Driftwood 15. March of the Gladiators Bold and centered headlines August 27, 1914 - January 21, 2007 16. Suggest a tune ______$1.00 per line now offers a Not available in Free/Recyclables Peggy quickly and peacefully left this world on Email your favourite to Sunday morning, She leaves behind to celebrate her special rate for [email protected] DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS $12.75 per column inch life, loving children Bonnie, Mary, Strick and Barb. or deposit at Acoustic Planet, Memorial Messages Raven Street or the library . (minimum size one inch) Predeceased by her son Michael in 1997. Granny Deadline - Jan. 31 also leaves behind her grandchildren Peter, Christy, IN MEMORIUM & CELEBRATION ADS Andrew, Kevin, Deb, Tammy, J.J., Karen and Mary $ Name: 1 column x 4” $25 (reg rate $47.00) Phone: Jo, and great grandchildren Larissa, Octavia, Callum, 25 WINTER’S BEAUTY Lachlan and Kate, and many other family and friends Email : $ @ Jana’s Bake Shop. NEW SPECIAL OFFERS on Salt Spring and in Victoria. (reg. rate 47) (free prize draw) 20 words or less $10.50 additional words 45¢ each Cool snow photographs Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman by Theresa Mackey Deadline MONDAY 4pm / WEDNESDAY 4pm Catholic Church, Haultain Street, Victoria, on Friday, until Jan. 31. DOUBLE DIP: January 26 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, donations A touching tribute Monday to Friday, (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD may be made to the Victoria Hospice, 1952 Bay to remember a 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price ...... $10.50 ...... $5.25 Street, Victoria, where mom was a founding member, Inquiries: 537-4913. Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) ...... $5.25 ...... $10.50 or to the Bessie Dane Hospice, P.O. Box 521, Ganges, loved one or Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) ...... $19.95 ...... incl Salt Spring Island, V8K 2W2. commemorate SOLO: their life. Always wanted to speak out? (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD TOASTMASTERS CAN HELP! Buy only Friday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 Meester, Thelma Lavinia Buy only Wednesday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 Born in Calgary, Alberta on 7 IN MEMORIAM March 3, 1915 to John and Lily Develop better speaking and presentation skills 3 FOR 2: get the 3rd ad free! (no refunds) McCabe, the second of fi ve LAUNDRY, ROBERT LOUIS March 30, 1952 - January 20, (merchandise only) 1ST AD 2ND AD 3RD AD children. Thelma died January 14, Learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet 2007. She was predeceased by her 2006 IN LOVING memory Buy Wed./Fri./Wed...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free fi rst husband Dan O’Sullivan and Gone is the face we loved so Build strong leadership abilities Buy Fri./Wed./Fri...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free her second husband John Meester. dear, Silent is the voice we Her only daughter, Yvonne, along loved to hear; Too far away for Mondays, 7 pm at Artspring Wednesday Repeat Fri. sight or speech, But not too far OBITUARIES with Yvonne’s husband Tom, ...... $12.75 ...... $6.38 their two children Tom Jr. (Cathy) for thought to reach, Sweet to Contact Rowan Rowell 537 8400 Ask about special discounts for obituaries. (per column inch) and Colleen Payne (Patrick), and remember him who once was -or- Bud Bowes 653 9561 three great grandchildren Emily, here, And who, though absent, PLACE YOUR AD BEYOND SALT SPRING! Caroline and Andrea, all feel tremendous sadness in is just as dear. In Loving Memo- BUY VANCOUVER ISLAND $123 announcing the passing of “Grannie”. ry your family and friends Thelma’s early years were spent in Edmonton, Good Soil Theatre Company Your 25 word classified ad appears in the Driftwood and Alberta where she graduated from Garneau High 8 CARD OF THANKS & Seeds International 15 community papers on V.I. Over 262,455 readers. Schooland completed business courses at Strathcona THANKS TO everyone who e- proudly present..... BUY LOWER MAINLAND $113.45 Commercial. Married to Dan O’Sullivan in 1934, mailed me a happy (it was) sixti- Your 25 word classified ad appears in 15 community papers they moved to B.C. in 1936 where she maintained the eth birthday. I was overwhelmed in the lower mainland. Over 525,455 readers. books for Dan O’Sullivan Construction and managed and loved and I love you all. Pat “Little One” three apartment blocks. In her spare time she became a Parkes, Colchester, UK. by Reg Parks BUY BC INTERIOR $124.95 skilled seamstress. In 1975 she married John Meester Your 25 word classified ad appears in 22 community papers and they enjoyed concerts, cruises and trips to their 20 COMING EVENTS The moving story of one young girl’s in the interior. Over 208,856 readers. Santa Barbara home. In 1989 they moved to Salt HEY DOGS! impoverished struggle to survive in BCYCNA NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS $395 Spring, but unfortunately John passed away in 1992. TIME FOR basic dog training AIDS infested Africa. Your 25 word classified will appear in more than 110 commu- Thelma decided to return to Vancouver, where she for new dogs or a refresher. Join us for this African Theatre experience! nity newspapers in BC and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. resided until coming to Greenwoods in 2000; she spent 7 Wednesdays, Jan.31 to her remaining years there. March.14. Sheri, certifi ed dog Community Gospel Chapel PAYMENT During her time on Salt Spring, the diminutive Thelma trainer, 537-5646. Friday, January 26th 7pm. could frequently be seen driving her bright yellow By donation. • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. FULFORD COMMUNITY Na- 1974 Mercedes sedan accompanied by her faithful ture School Society needs your • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have an advertising account. toy yorkie “Holly”. She had a passion for antiques an help! Valuable programming for loved all things beautiful. She was outrageous, fi ercely Salt Spring Youth cannot hap- PLACING AN AD independent and was rather feisty on occasion, but pen without it. We are looking • In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges always had an impish sense of humour. Her corn fl ower for interested people to join the big blue eyes and ready dimpled smile will long be • By telephone, 250-537-9933, or fax, 250-537-2613 board or just bring your enthu- remembered by all who knew her. siastic ideas. Our A.G.M. will • By email to: [email protected] The thoughtful care so generously given by everyone be held January 24 at 7 pm in • By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road, at Greenwoods played a huge part in making Thelma’s the Fulford School Library. For Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. last years comfortable and content. The staff considered more information call Johanna her to be the ultimate survivor and gave her the at 653-9383. CHECK YOUR AD nicknames “Energizer Bunny” and “Duracell Dolly”. HOMEOPATHY WORKSHOP Our family extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error for beginners. Saturday, Janu- involved in her care. ary, 27th from 1 - 5, $40. Learn appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable A small gathering to celebrate her life will be held for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the common remedies for fi rst aid later this spring. Please send any support through a with practitioner Karin Beviere advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. donation to Greenwoods Foundation. BCH. Arbutus Therapy Center, will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. 537-4728 to register. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 ▲ 35

20 COMING EVENTS 29 LOST AND FOUND 34 NOTICES 50 BUSINESS OPP 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED 60 WORK WANTED LOST/ REWARD, Firehall FOR ALL your renovation NOW HIRING gravel crusher FREE 128 PAGE “Career Op- curves Fulford, Thurs. Jan 18, GO WILD IN OUR CLASS- and repair needs, phone the 4 pm.; large Rubbermaid plas- ROOMS! Train to be an adven- tower operator. Minimum 5 portunities” Guide. Earn more!! years experience required. Al- Jobman at 537-2262. No job Love Your tic blue, white bin. Containing ture guide. Nine-month Out- Get promoted!! Train at home is too small! two, 15’ tow chains, 2 red block/ door Recreation & Ecotourism berta wages, benefi ts, tempo- for a payrai$e-new career-top Certifi cate. College of New rary accommodations. Day and TRUCK, TOOLS, TIME & Library tackle lifting slings, rope, 10’ paying job. Call Granton Insti- TALENT warn winch electrical connec- Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1- weekend shifts. Fax resume tute at 1-800-361-1971, ext. 65 An evening of 888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/ 780-689-2977. Call me about your home proj- tor, red/black. P.S. To the small for free guide. www.grantoninsti- ects. Chris 537-3552. celebratory reading valemount. OLYMEL is a world class Cana- truck seen stopped, picking this tute.com. ALL SEASONS GARDENING to benefi t the up please call Roger, 537-6058! BECOME A HOME STAGER dian pork and poultry product with our distance education producer, with more than 9,000 2ND POWER ENGINEERS OVERWHELMED BY garden Fulford Elementary Consider your Karma! OLYMEL. Red Deer, Alberta’s work? I love to garden...spring School Library course. Learn professional employees throughout Canada. 32 MEETINGS skills and how to start your own Our Red Deer location is now largest employer is now hiring planting, seasonal mainte- With readings by: business. ISPTM certifi cation. hiring food processing workers. 2nd Class Power Engineers. nance, organic composting, et- cetera. $20/ hr. 537-1648. Shirley Graham Free brochure. 1-800-559-7632. Competitive wages, relocation Competitive wages, relocation www.qcdesignschool.com. program, employee incentives!!! program, employee incentives, IN NEED of some renovations? Brian Brett TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/ Send your resume to OLYMEL unionized position and much Call K & R Reno’s! Decks, sid- Kathy Page Condominium Manager. New 7550 - 40th Avenue, Red Deer, more! Send your resume to ing, soffi tts, and interiors. Ken, Nadine Shelly jobs coming in weekly! Online Alberta T4N 6R7. Phone 1- OLYMEL 7550-40th Avenue, Red 537-1316, or Reg, 537-4279. SALT SPRING ISLAND 866-926-3544. Fax: 1-403-309- Robert Bateman LOCAL TRUST or home-study certifi ed course. Deer, Alberta T4N-6R7. Phone BELLE TILE now available, 7547. [email protected], www. fully experienced professional Peter Levitt COMMITTEE NOTICE OF Government registered school! 1-866 926-3544. Fax: (403) 309- Free brochure. 1-800-665-8339, olymel.ca. 7547. deanhardman@olymel. crew. All forms, masonry, slate, Murray Reiss BUSINESS MEETING stone, tile, culture stone, baths, The Salt Spring Island Local 604-681-5456, www.RMTI.ca. AIR, WATER CONSULTANTS, com, www.olymel.ca. Sales Managers, BC, AB. Train- showers. Knowledgeable, refer- Friday February 9th Trust Committee will be meeting 55 HELP WANTED ences. Michael 537-5340; Leigh at 7:00 pm in the to consider various matters ing provided. Check www.wa- of general business, such as Employment FULL TIME dock manager, tercanada.ca. E-mail resume: 537-0362. Fulford Elementary applications received, bylaw boating or aircraft knowledge an [email protected], or fax CERTIFIED TREE worker. Library. reviews and meeting notes. asset, drivers license required. 1-866-765-1508. Call Ron @ 1- CLASSIFIED Storm damage and debris Suggested donation of DATE: Thursday, 50 BUSINESS OPP Send resume to Box # 7, c/o 888-765-4401, ext. 112. clean-up. Tree pruning, plant- $10 at the door. Please February 1, 2007 The Driftwood, 328 Lower Gan- SALES PERSON WANTED IN ing, transplants, and removals. bring your sweetheart TIME: 1:00 P.M. WORK AT HOME ONLINE - ges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC: w/ travel agent, front offi ce / HOTLINE Experienced with Fire Smart Start a real home-based busi- BC, V8K 2V3. and leave the children PLACE: ArtSpring related experience to take book- landscapes. Jeff, 537-9732. 100 Jackson Avenue ness. Work when you want. Ap- ings for 4 season wilderness at home. STUDENT ASSISTANCE CONSCIENTIOUS CARPEN- Starting at 1:00 p.m., up to 45 ply online and start today! www. needed for a youth art program, Ranch. Relocation required. 537-9933 TRY, quality custom work in- minutes will be available for the wfhbc.com. Fridays at Fulford School. For Accomodations on site. www. cluding design and estimating, public to discuss local land use TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE more information call Johanna chilcotinholidays.com. Fax: renovations, painting, tiles and matters with the Local Trust OPPORTUNITY - 100% pesti- @ 653-9383. 250-238-2241. fi nishing carpentry. Call Fox at 2007 Registration Committee. Those who wish to cide free lawn care. High-tech JANA’S BAKE SHOP 653-9075. present a more formal petition, system, low investment, pro- LOOKING FOR someone with 55 HELP WANTED CARPENTER WITH over 30 or make a delegation to the tected territory, outdoor life- excellent customer relations, years experience. Renovations, Committee as an Agenda item, strong multi-tasker, and reli- must advise Islands Trust staff at style. Spring is coming soon! new construction, construc- least one week in advance of the Toll-free 1-866-239-4056, able to join small team. Bene- tion management. Blue Planet meeting so that they can be added www.turfl ogic.ca. fi ts package available. Please Construction. Call John Savage. to the beginning of the Agenda. drop off resume to 324 Lower Home 537-0012, cell 537-6723. PET LOVERS join Multi Menu Ganges Rd. Saturday, For information about the Agenda, franchisee team. Free home CHAINSAW WORK FOR DRIVER WANTED. Driver’s HIRE! please call the Islands Trust at delivery of pet food & 6500 ac- January 27, 2007 537-9144. abstract needed with resume. Did you know? FALLING TREES, clearing wind- 1-3 p.m. cessories. PT/FT. Start-up cam- Apply at Salt Spring Garbage. fall, cutting fi rewood and related @ Farmers Institute paign plus ongoing support & 537-2167. Beacon work. Experienced, knowledge- 34 NOTICES training, no royalties, exclusive FULFORD PUB now hiring a able, and reasonable rates. Call Youth ages 9-21 territories, more than 125 fran- Employment Services Gabriel at 537-7596. IF YOUR Driftwood subscription part-time line cook and a dish- chises sold. Call toll-free 1-877- washer/delivery driver. Apply label has the date highlighted, 462-0056 or 250-896-6368, has special employment and training • Learn about raising now is the time to renew! with resume to Jeff. Also, part- www.multimenu.ca. time Beer & Wine store clerk programs for people and showing sheep in a AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE between the ages of 15 and 30? JOB SQUAD positive and supportive MONEY MAKER. Local route. and part time waitress required. If you would like to loosen up No selling on your part. For Apply with resume. * NOW BOOKING FOR FALL environment stiff joints, relieve stress, or lose more info call 1-866-821-2569; Want to learn more? PAINTING AND RENOS! * some pounds and have some CHILD CARE needed for 2 1/2 • 4-H promotes leader- www.telecardinfo.com. yr. old girl for Fri. and Sat., days, Phone us at 537-5979 “Serving the Island ship, self-confi dence, and fun, aquafi t is for you! Mon., Since 1989” Wed. & Fri. 9 - 10 am. For more THERE IS A CRITICAL SHORT- south end preferably. Call Lisa or drop by our offi ces at personal development information, call Theresa @ AGE of medical transcriptionists. 653-4432 or email lisareda@ 537-5703 shaw.ca. #206 - 343 Lower Ganges Rd. • No farm? No problem! 537-1867. Start your on-line career training Salt Spring Island today! At-home and on-site em- WANTED: CARTOONIST for Lease a lamb or pasture THRIFTY SMILE cards now 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. available to support SSI ployment opportunities. Contact small pilot project. 537-5873. The Cheerful Call leaders Transition House. Pick yours us today for a free information CARPENTER’S HELPER or The Government of Canada has Contributed to this initiative apprentice required. Must have Carpenter Sharyl @ 538-1900 or up at Transitions Thrift Store. package!1-800-466-1535 or Thank you! www.canscribe.com. hand tools and own trans. Non- Martin McKee Martin @ 537-2920 smoker only. Please phone Tony. 537-7286. Quality Renovations TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED and New Construction See a for work with highways mainte- 26 LEGAL nance on the Queen Charlotte Tel. 538-8206 great photo in the Islands. Grader experience Notice that creditors and others would be an asset. Fax resume having claims against the estate Driftwood? to 250-557-4306, or call 250- of John Matthew (Jack) DuMou- 557-4282. Services lin of Saltspring, deceased, who Call today GM DEALERSHIP requires Au- died December 26, 2006 must tomotive Technicians. Excellent fi le particulars thereof with the to order your reprint! wages, benefi ts, moving allow- POSITIONS AVAILABLE 114 CHILD CARE Executrix, B. DuMoulin, 116 ance, great working and living CHILD CARE available in my Cairns Place, Saltspring by 537-9933 environment. Check out www. February 12, 2007. In our Kitchen and Restaurant home. E.C.E certifi ed, infants lakecitymotorproducts.com and and toddlers welcome. Call www.coldlake.com. Fax resume Heidi, 653-9228. 26 LEGAL to 780-594-2675. Call 1-800- Please send resumes to: 116 CLEANING 661-9920. • [email protected] PHONE DISCONNECTED? NO SURPRISES Houseclean- Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Super special: only $10 for fi rst • Box 001 Driftwood ing, insured & bonded, 12 years month plus hook up. Everyone • Call Barry Edwards (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 537-9339 on island experience has open- Disposition of Crown Land welcome. Guaranteed approval. ings for 2007. 537-2186. Take notice that Sablefi n Hatcheries Ltd. of Salt Spring Island, BC, Free long distance package. EXPERIENCED AND through- Call Easy Reconnect now 1- out housecleaner available to intends to make application to Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), 877-446-5877. help you through the winter dol- Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Coast Region offi ce for a Utility - Outfall drums. $17.50/ hr. 653-9957. situated on Provincial Crown land located at Trincomali Channel, Salt Spring Island, BC. THE 118 COMPUTERS The Land File Number that has been established for this application is PERFECT 1412910. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Integrated Land Management Bureau at 142 - 2080 JOB Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9. Comments will be received by ILMB The Driftwood until February 28, 2007. ILMB may not be able to consider comment after newspaper has an this date. Please visit our website at: http://www.sgf.gov.bc.ca/clad/index.html opening for a full- under Tenure Overview and Program Information for more information. time administrative PART TIME SECRETARIAL POSITION Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part assistant. ANGLICAN PARISH OF SALT SPRING of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information The position is that of Offi ce Secretary, being responsible Advisor at Integrated Land Management Bureau’s regional Offi ce. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with to the Rector for the administration of the parish offi ce. the public in a busy offi ce The parish functions through the combined activities environment. of volunteers co-ordinated through the offi ce. Duties include reception, Essential Qualifi cations include: - computer competence in word processing and classifi ed advertising, basic desktop publishing techniques and administrative work. - knowledge of offi ce procedures Typing skills, knowledge - strong interpersonal skills of MS Offi ce and - ability to change focus readily - willingness and ability to be fl exible Macintosh computers essential. Bookkeeping Working Conditions: experience an asset. - a basic work week of 15 hours with daily hours to 123°28°44’W, 48°53°15’N be agreed between the Rector and the incumbent Send resumes to: - employment will be offered on a contract basis Eva Kuhn c/o the - hourly rate of pay to be determined commensurate Letter to the editor? with qualifi cations and experience. Driftwood, 328 Lower Press release? Ganges Road, Salt Spring Applications, including a resume plus two references, must What’s On Island, BC V8K 2V3. reach the Offi ce by Monday, February 5th. The successful applicant must be willing to submit to a calendar event? Or email to: criminal record check. Send it to news@ ekuhn@gulfi slands.net Applications to be sent to: gulfi slands.net. '5,&)3,!.$3 Rev.Canon Dr. Murray, Anglican Parish of Salt Spring, 110

$RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Park Drive, Salt Spring, V8K 2R7. Marked “Personal”. 36 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 127.1 GARBAGE 335 FURNITURE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES DOUBLE FUTON and wood NEW LOADED COMPUTER THIS COLUMN is designed for Rentals STRONG WOMAN frame. Covered older mattress. only 99 cents/day! Everyone’s free recyclable items only (no Home Sweet Home HAULING 2 bolsters, $50. 537-9265. approved* Get a loaded MDG animals). There is no charge computer with an Intel Core2 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT • reno cleanup to place items in this column. 220 CONCRETE • appliance removal & 340 GARAGE SALES Duo only 99 cents/day. Includes Ads can be submitted in per- BRAND NEW ocean view stu- 204 ARCHITECTS everything you need: 1 GB recycling LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays son at the Driftwood offi ce dio suite near Beddis Beach, RAM, 250 GB HD, 19” LCD Flat • tenant left over clean-ups & Saturdays only 10 am - 12 (328 Lower Ganges Road) by $595 + util. 818-642-5526. Panel, Windows XP and a free* Neil Morie m a i b c • junk & garbage removal pm. Many household items. normal deadline (Monday 4 1 BDRM SUITE short term & recycling printer/scanner/copier (*call for architect Note: We no longer offer pick- pm.) or by phone 537-9933, fax 2-3 months available Feb 1st. • brush removal & ups. We do not accept appli- conditions). 1-800-236-2504. www.neilmoriearchitect.com 537-2613 or email driftwood@ North-End, $750.00+utilites windfall ances. Drop-offs accepted only SAWMILLS FROM ONLY NS,NP. Please call 537-1986 4, Fulford Marina gulfi slands.net. ph. 653-4812 VANESSA on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please, $3,495.00 - Convert your logs leave msg. creative design to valuable lumber with your SALT SPRING Island Recycle (250) 858-1311 no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. BEAUTIFUL, LARGE apart- responsive to site GULF own Norwood portable band Depot is located at 349 Rain- SATURDAY, JAN.27TH ment near Ganges. Own entry, craft and client sawmill. Log skidders also avail- COAST 8:30 - 11:30 bow Rd. We are open Tuesday ADSL, WD, garden. Long term, 130 HEALTH able. www.norwoodindustries. MOVING SALE at 169 South through Saturday, 10 am to 5 references, NS, $875 all inclu- 218 CLEANING MATERIALS HEALER PAUL Leonnard from com - free information: 1-800- pm. This service is operated Ridge: Sofabed, Ikea wardrobe, sive. 653-9898. Serving the Gulf Islands London, England. Will take ap- queen bed, twin mattress, I- 566-6899 Ext:400OT. by Salt Spring Island Commu- pointments from Wednesday mac, new telescope, kit. chairs, AT LAST! An iron fi lter that nity Services. Please call The 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE Salt Spring, Galiano, January 24th to Sunday January trunk, household items, pre- works. IronEater! Fully patented Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or OFFICE SPACES. Central lo- NO SURPRISES Mayne, Penders 28th. Call Yogesha 537-0081. views at 653-9892. Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, Community Services at 537- cation in Ganges available im- hardness, sulfur, smell, man- HOUSECLEANING • READY MIX 138 MISC. SERVICES MOVING SALE/HOUSE 9971 for information on materi- mediately. Modern, ground fl oor • WASHED GRAVEL ganese from well water. Since • Construction cleaning DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & CLEARANCE als accepted for recycling. with ADSL-ready wiring. $225 & • REINFORCED STEEL 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; $285 plus exp. 537-7666. • Property maintenance lower payments by 30-40%. End Everything must go, 10 - 6, Sat. ELECTRIC HEDGE trimmer, • BAGGED CEMENT Jan 27, 169 Demetri Way, (off www.bigirondrilling.com. • Housecleaning those phone calls & the worry. six sided, 2 level, aluminum 190 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL • SEPTIC TANKS Beaver Point Rd.) Bargains for FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS space, was massage clinic. • 12 yrs in business Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for birds nest. Has steel poles to • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL a No-Cost Consultation. Online: good quality furniture & home- durable, dependable, pre-en- elevate. 537-0092. Also, 198 sq. ft store space. Call • Insured and bonded www.mydebtsolution.com or wares, etc. etc. gineered, all-steel structures. Ingvar 537-1210, could be used Custom-made to suit your FREE FOR the taking: Ameri- 537-2611 toll-free 1-877-556-3500. can Standard toilet, harvest as bedrooms. 350 MISC. FOR SALE needs and requirements. Fac- 537-2186 Rainbow Road CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RE- EXPERT CLOCK repair and tory-direct affordable prices. gold colour, working condition. CORD. Free pardon and US restoration - antiques my spe- Call 1-800-668-8653 ext. 536 537-9985. entry waiver assessment. A UPPER GANGES CENTRE cialty. Free estimates, reason- for free brochure. 390 WEBSITES nd record affects employment, able rates. Free house calls 1 - 2 Floor 225 DESIGNERS traveling, and other necessities. BUILDING SALE... Feb/ SALT SPRING Music is on the for shut-ins and heavy clocks. March delivery or deposit OFFICE Apply online www.canadianpar- Mark’s Clockworks, 537-5061. Internet at www.saltspringmu- dons.ca. Call 1-800-298-5520. holds till spring. 25’x40’x12’ EXPERT WATCH repairs by $5,490. 40’x60’x16’ $14,800. sic.com. Hear song samples • 289 sq. ft. LET’S GET DENIED CANADA PENSION certifi ed watchmaker. We buy Front end optional. Rear before you buy. Pay by cheque • 2 pc. washroom STARTED! PLAN disability benefi ts? The scrap gold. Located between end included. Many others. or credit card. More than 40 Disability Claims Advocacy Crofton and Duncan. Serving Pioneer 1-800-668-5422, or CDs available. • Chair lift Bring your sketches & ideas Clinic can help. Call Allison the Cowichan Valley over 25 www.pioneersteel.com. For more information and together we’ll design (or Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. years. Call L.D. Frank - Jeweller upgrade) your dream home. www.saskadvocate.com. or to view, please call and Watchmaker, 250-748-6058 SALT SPRING Through the use of computer- CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS (Duncan). Real Estate 537-9220 or 537-2239 aided drafting, we’ll quickly with the National Pardon Cen- TRANSFER HOME movies to MINI STORAGE produce the working drawings tre. Your peace of mind guar- you’ll take to your contractor. DVD: 16 mm, Super-8, Regular 347 Upper Ganges Road 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE anteed. Remove barriers to 8 fi lms. We do video transfers "When convenience PLEASE CALL employment, travel, more. 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Mastercard, American Ex- Headlines From TENTS to UTENSILS Salt Spring Island 490 WEBSITES •GUARANTEED CORD • NO GST • LOWEST PRICES press accepted. GIS Sales & $1.00 per line Cut, Split & delivered • BEST SERVICE Rentals, call 653-4013. Community Services REAL ESTATE listings for the (Not available in Too Lates •Cedar fence rails **Now available** PLAN NOW for summer water Gulf Islands are viewable any- or Free/Recyclables) Extendable tent-sits 100-500 shortages. Tanks and roof top is collecting where in the world with Internet '5,&)3,!.$3 653-4165 collection planning. Isles West “new” items to be $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Pick ups at Love My Kitchen access. www.gulfi slands.net. CALL THESE Water Services. 653-4513. distributed at the 537-5882 DUVETS! KONIG & SON Susan or Joy 537-4577 COZY AND warm alpaca and 520 HOUSES FOR RENT PROFESSIONALS [email protected] 2ND ANNUAL FIREWOOD wool duvets and pillows. Local TODAY! Serving Salt Spring fi bres, locally made. Call the HOMELESS 25 years Spinning Mill at 537-4342. www. Competitive & Reliable gulfi slandsspinningmill.com COUNT FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED Merchandise GREAT SOUND! 537-9531 Pair of Boston Acoustic T830 February 6, 7, & 8 - 100 watt stereo speakers 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES for sale. Black - 3 way speak- We need: 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE • Shampoo • Soap ers w 8" woofers. Excellent Mid Island 93049 Mid island 90959 condition, $150 delivered on • Toothbrushes Furn 1 bdrm SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE SSI. 538-0052. lower studio apt Upper Ganges Village • Toothpaste Clse to twn bdg share with fam 4 ON ALL YOUR BUILDING VISIT THE new “Paw Boutique” • Hats • Gloves Ocean view REQUIREMENTS! featuring quality second hand 4 appl ocean view Shopping Centre and new items. 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38 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Islander takes couch surfi ng for a spin By STACY opening our homes, our hearts, and CARDIGAN SMITH our lives. We open our minds and Driftwood Staff welcome the knowledge cultural Looking to escape the winter exchange makes available . . . . The weather but need to do it on the friendships made through Couch- cheap? For those who enjoy meeting Surfi ng enhance members’ lives and new people and skipping straight to contribute greatly to making the the freeloading friend stage, Couch- world a better, safer, more peaceful surfi ng.com might be just the thing place.” you’re looking for. The service works as follows: you A website linking those with sign up and create a profi le. You can couches to those needing a place to enter as much or as little info about crash, Couchsurfi ng.com claims to yourself as you want, including your have over 154,000 members, with interests, personal philosophy, and approximately 180 members joining where you’ve travelled, to name just daily. a few. But it’s not just a place to fi nd a However, the more information couch to sleep on, it’s a great way to you enter, the more likely you are to meet people from all over the world. have success using the site. According to the website, 214 coun- “I really like the feature that it has tries, 19,699 cities and 978 languages when you look at people’s profi les are represented by surfers. and it shows their mission statement. Salt Spring resident Aaron Sing- I like choosing people based on their beil signed up as a surfer on Decem- mission statement,” said Singbeil. ber 6, 2006. He sings the program’s You can also choose whether you praises. would like to host someone on your “It’s a really beautiful way for peo- couch, or whether you would prefer ple to meet people and share your to just meet for coffee. space and help people travel,” he said Then, you can surf the surfers. If of the site. you’re travelling somewhere, you con Singbeil fi rst heard about the pro- contact a person from the area and COZY QUARTERS: Singbeil, along with his cat, shows off one of the beds available to couch gram from an airplane seat mate on a see if they’d like to meet. surfers in his home. Photo by Stacy Cardigan Smith fl ight to Hawaii. Alternately, you can sit back and He signed up while in Hawaii hope someone sends you a message. includes a verifi cation code. When But he said the nature of the site estimates he would allow someone to and e-mailed a number of users in But there’s no obligation on anyone’s you enter this code on the site, you means that not everyone will be anx- stay with him for a week, but adds it the area. Although he did not need part. receive full verifi cation (and are more ious to participate. all has to do with the specifi c situwa- a couch to crash on, he did meet up Couchsurfing.com is very clear likely to fi nd a couch to sleep on). “Not everyone is open to letting tion. with a man who showed him around that it is not to be used as a dating site. The money goes towards keeping the people live in their place. It attracts a Although he does not have any the island. It also takes numerous steps to ensure site alive. certain type of people,” he said. major travel plans in the near future, “That’s a big part of the site: it’s a the safety of surfers. For example, Although Singbeil said he believes Singbeil has not yet been contact- Singbeil says he looks forward to cultural exchange,” said Singbeil. you can have others vouch for you most people who travel today are still ed by someone to stay at his place, using the site for smaller trips, for According to the website: “Couch- (the more, the better) or, for $25, you generally good people, the built-in which is a converted school bus, but example, to nearby cities for concerts Surfing is about participating in can have site administrators send a security features of the site are helpful. looks forward to when he does. He and sporting events. change. We make a better world by piece of mail to your home which Has Prime Minister Stephen Harper gone green? Well, it took Stephen Harp- more warm and fuzzy. Mr. those concerns. “Clean Air Act.” When Ms. er a while, but he fi nally put Baird, on the other hand, is Yet Mr. Harper has done Ambrose was savaged by the Rona Ambrose out of her mis- outgoing and well liked. He’s a remarkable job of ignoring international community at a ery, shuffling her out of the also infl uential and political- SCIENCE them thus far in his stint as U.N.-sponsored climate meet- limelight of the environment ly savvy. Within a couple of prime minister. For a long time ing about the obvious weak- ministry and replacing her hours of the announcement it seemed like he hadn’t real- nesses and insuffi ciencies of with the smiling face of John of his appointment, he tele- MATTERS ized that he actually won the the Act, and her government’s Baird. phoned me to say that he was BY DAVID SUZUKI last election, appearing content abandonment of Kyoto, she Some have argued that the committed to working with to simply blast the Liberals’ simply reverted to bashing the move is long overdue, as Ms. environment groups because environment record as though Liberals. Ambrose was often faulted for climate change was a seri- he was still in opposition. It’s been a rocky ride for her poor performance on the ous problem that, if anything, that government policy under in 1988 when he embraced However, behind the scenes, Mr. Harper’s government on environment file. Of course, was being underestimated by the Harper administration is the rising tide of environmen- there was no doubt about who the environment file. Given poor performance in this con- scientists. dictated by one person – Ste- talism. In fact, Mr. Mulroney was in charge, as Mr. Harper his history on the issue, the text doesn’t mean insuffi cient- He also assured me that he phen Harper. John Baird could was recently hailed as Cana- abandoned Canada’s Kyoto most likely scenario is that Mr. ly protecting the environment. was “not a member of the fl at- be a card-carrying member da’s greenest prime minister. commitment and systemati- Harper will do the bare mini- It means she was unable to Earth society.” I don’t know of Greenpeace and he still Of course, Mr. Mulroney cally dismantled all the envi- mum he must to quell rising assuage concerns held by the if he was comparing himself wouldn’t be able to change may not have had a green ronmental projects and poli- public concerns over the envi- public, the opposition, and the to his predecessor, the rest of a thing without Mr. Harper’s bone in his body. He was ulti- cies the previous government ronment. What that bare mini- media, that Stephen Harper’s the Conservative cabinet, the blessings. mately responding to public had developed. mum is will be determined by government is completely prime minister or just making So, is Mr. Harper changing concern. Mr. Harper is now In their place, Mr. Harper the Canadian public, who will uninterested, even hostile, an offhand joke, but the com- his stripes? It certainly didn’t in that same position, though left promissory notes for a decide if he’s green enough or towards the environment. ment is an important one. hurt that former Prime Min- he seems reluctant to admit it. comprehensive “made in really just another member of Ms. Ambrose indeed may That’s because whether or ister Brian Mulroney recently Public concern over environ- Canada” solution to Canada’s the fl at-Earth society. not have been the best spokes- not Ms. Ambrose cared a whit made public statements, urg- mental problems, especially growing environmental woes. person, often coming across about the environment was ing Mr. Harper to go green. global warming, has reached Eventually, that laughable lan- Take the Nature Challenge as somewhat cold and prickly irrelevant, as will be the case As Mr. Mulroney pointed out, an all-time high. It would be guage was purged and replaced and learn more at www.david- on a file that is considered with Mr. Baird. 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