THIRTIETH YEAR, NO. 44 500 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1,1989
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Salt Spring Island youngsters Anna Puhky and Nora Perkins gear up for Halloween with new faces. The two participated in Continuing Education's face painting program,
Driftwood photo by Derrick Lundy
held last Monday in the Salt Spring Elementary School Musical Room. Performing the facial artwork was Sandra Black.
Farm status discussed
By CHRIS SCHMAH Farmland assessment and farm
tax status were the topics cf discussion at meeting, held last Thursday evening at the Farmers' Institute building.
The guest speakers for the evening were Dave Hitchcock, area assessor, and Peter Vaines, senior appraiser and specialist on farmland classification, both from the British Columbia Assessment Authority.
Over 45 people attended the meeting to learn more about the subject.
The initial presentation introduced the standards necessary for classifying land as a farm. Taken from the Assessment Act, the qualifying criteria were laid out, and the terms of reference defined.
Hitchcock said there are nine different property classes such as Farm, Residential, Commercial, Utilities, or Forest, which are generally based on the actual usage of the land. However, in order to
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Students study local ecological reserves i INSIDE By SUSAN DICKER A group of eight students from all over the world counted trees, ac
quired a taste for local baked goods and set up ecological reserve studies on Salt Spring Island last week.
The students, who arrived on Salt Spring via Lester B. Pearson College, worked alongside local ecological reserve wardens Bob Andrew and Paul Linton.
All of the students at the international Pearson College spent the latter half of last week undertaking environmental studies somewhere on the West Coast of this province.
Those who arrived on Salt Spring last Wednesday morning included four Canadian students (two from each of Quebec and Alberta), and one from each of Australia, Germany, Arteria and Swaziland.
Andrew said that during the five-day visit, two long term studies were established on the island, a bag full of Active Pass garbage was collected, and the students discovered that Barb's Buns greatly surpass college cooking.
The five-day itinerary began with a basic walk and island orientation Wednesday. On Thursday, the group travelled to the ecological reserve on Mt.Tuam, where it set up an ongoing, long term (50 or 60 years) study for students.
Andrew said the area where the reserve meets a clear-cut portion of land, provides a good point of reference: those studying the soil, plant matter and growth in both areas can note any differences over the years. Andrew believes the study will show that the clear-cut area will
^not grow as well as before. The following day, the group established another study in the Mt.
Maxwell ecological reserve. On this reserve, Andrew said, ah area has been fenced in to prohibit
sheep grazing and allow regrowth of Garry Oaks. The study set up a 20 by 20 foot quadrant inside and outside of the fence.
The group counted trees in the area and noted different plant types.
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This issue of the Driftwood begins a timely five part series on the Canadian Scottish Regiment, which included a number of Salt Spring soldiers. Based on a presentation to the Salt Spring Historical Society, Part One is found on Page A8.
Plan reviewed Today's issue of the Driftwood
features the entire, unedited review, recently submitted by a committee created to study the Community Plan.
The committee was established last year by the Community Planning Association in conjuntion with the Islands Trust
The Islands Trust is requesting the community respond to the recommendations made by the review committee, and found on Pages 9 to 12, through written submissions.
APC reviews recommendations made on revisions to the Community Plan
Salt Spring's Advisory Planning Commission (APC) congratulated the committee which recently released a review of the Community Plan, but said the island should not use its lack of water as a means to control future development
Under its list of recommended goals and principles for a Community Plan revision, the committee includes the following principle: "The finite land mass, the limited supply of water and other
environmental considerations may require land use limitations in the future."
APC member Tom Wright said the community will be on "shaky ground" if the shortage of water is used to restrict development here.
"Many people may believe the lack of water will control development, but that's a pipe-dream," he said. "Some engineer will just decide to put a pipe line across to Vancouver Island."
Newly-elected director to the
Capital Regional District (CRD) Julia Atkins, who attended the October 26 APC meeting, said however water is an important factor. She said recent conversaUons with CRD engineers have provided definite indicators that we should look at water shortages as a vital deterrent to development
Engineers told Atkins that even if a pipe line was built between Salt Spring and Vancouver islands, there would be no guarantee the tap
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The Salt Spring entertainment scene has not slowed down for the winter. Check out what's happening here in an extended Arts and Entertainment section, starting on Page A15.
GISS basketball turned into clownball with the Harlem Crowns. See story, beginning on Page Bl.
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International students from Lester B. Pearson collecting garbage from Active Pass. Local ecologi-College embark for Brackman Island where they cal reserve wardens Paul Linton and Bob Andrew will scour the shoreline of the ecological reserve, are seated at the far left.
Long term studies established by Pearson college students From Page Al
Andrew noted that both ecological reserve studies will show the difference between areas where nature has been left to take its course, and where the presence of man has interfered in that process.
Between work days, the students had the opportunity to get a taste of local fare — they ate salmon one night and of course baked goods from Barb's Buns.
"Food did become a focus," Andrew said. "They've been eating like kings."
On Saturday it all came together in the market when the group, taking a break from work, surrounded Barb and congratulated her on her baking.
The students also expressed interest in the local recycling centre, which they visited Saturday, hoping to take some recycling tips back to campus. They also spent several hours that day pressing apples in Fulford.
On Sunday, they travelled to Brackman Island (an ecological reserve), where they scoured the
shoreline for garbage from Active Pass. The afternoon saw them collect a large bag full of plastics, styrofoam and B.C. Ferry cups.
Andrew expressed enthusiasm about the entire visit, commending the students for their eagerness and productivity.
Lester B. Pearson College is on of seven United World Colleges located throughout the world. It promotes international understanding by bringing together students from different countries.
Should water guide development? From Page Al wouldn't be turned off at a future date because water is a problem there as well.
Another APC member said we should not rely on "back methods" to control development: "If the community wants it, we should face it straight on."
Atkins said that if the island intends to reach a maximum population of 15,000 people and not
exceed that figure, it must put the brakes on immediately.
The recently released review of the Community Plan indicates that although the Plan sets a ceiling population for the island at 15,000, currently zoning regulations and bylaws could see that figure jump to 28,000.
Max Soder, who sits on both the Community Plan review committee and the APC, told commission
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INDEX Art Seen A19 Beyer A6 Black A13 Classifieds B8 Country Gourmet . . . .B8 Crossword R4 Down the Years B20 Editorials A4
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member the 28,000 figure is in fact a conservative estimate of the population numbers this island could reach.
He noted that one of the key statements in the review says one step the island must take to avoid a substantial increase over the 15,000 figure is "avoidance of zoning changes that result in a net increase of population. Exceptions to this policy to be few and minor and only for the purpose of achieving goals in the Community Plan.
Members of the APC plus the Islands Trust offered their congratulations to the committee for the work and results of the review.
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Former Driftwood editor will pursue other areas of interest
After a four month leave of absence from the Driftwood editor's chair, Duncan MacDonnell has accepted a job on the Mainland and will not be returning to the Salt Spring based newspaper.
MacDonnell, who has worked at the Driftwood for four years and in the newspaper industry for 15 years, decided it was time to pursue other interests and opportunities.
MacDonnell began working for Rodon Communications in Bur-naby last week.
The 34-year-old has been editor at the Driftwood since November, 1985. In July of this year, he requested a four-month leave of ab-
Duncan MacDonnell
sence to "re-assess his life and career."
While MacDonnell worked as editor of the Driftwood, the paper was ranked top in the province two out of four years, and placed in the top three nationally, all four years.
Two other papers that MacDonnell edited — the Williams Lake Tribune and Ladysmi th Chronicle — also took top spots in provincial and national competitions while he was editor.
He has also been recognized individually and holds three national photography awards, plus one provincial writing award.
MacDonnell says his four-month leave of absence exposed him to other opportunities and interests. His new job — based on a six-month renewable contract — involves him in an area of publishing that has always interested him. His work will include writing, design and publication of various pro jec ts such as company brochures and annual reports.
Even in the newspaper industry MacDonnell favoured the layout and design aspect of editing a community newspaper. In keeping with this interest, he founded a desk-top publishing company on Salt Spring — Two-Em Media Services Ltd. — in January, 1988.
Through that company he has undertaken numerous projects on
the island. During his leave of absence
from the Driftwood, MacDonnell attended a publishing workshop in Banff and travelled to Cape Scott, San Francisco and Toronto.
His new job will keep him in Vancouver on week-days, but he plans to maintain his home on Salt Spring.
"When y o u ' r e editor of a newspaper you become involved in the lives of so many people," he said. "You can't just drop that."
To keep himself involved in island activity, MacDonnell has joined the Community Planning Association — an entity he views as a-political.
"I'll miss the direct involvement with the Trust," he said, "but this is a way to stay involved and show that I care about the island."
The e d i t o r ' s chair at the Driftwood will be filled by Susan Dicker, who has been working in that role since early September.
Dicker says she will miss MacDonnell, but is glad she had the opportunity to learn from him.
"School can only teach you so much," she said. "I feel that most of what I've learned in this industry has come from Duncan and I'm proud to have worked with him."
MacDonnell will work for the paper briefly later this month, when Dicker goes on holidays.
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The Panel will review the systems currently in place to support the safe movement of oil and chemicals in bulk by tanker or barge through Canadian waters and fishing zones, and the capability of Canada to respond to tanker spills of these materials.
Public hearings are being held in communities on Canada's Atlantic Coast, the West Coast, the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes System, and both Eastern and Western Arctic waters. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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A new spirit of governmental co-operation marks a commendable goal for local officials
One mandate Julia Atkins chose for herself to take positive, co-operative action in the process of ti0n. during the recent election campaign was to work closely both with the people on this island and with Islands Trust representatives.
Atkins is to be congratulated for making that pledge and we hope she continues to work towards this end.
As part of her election platform, Atkins said she is committed to working with the community to reach decisions: a process that moves from a grassroots level upwards, rather than in a top-down, dictating manner.
While the ultimate decisions must be made by the director, a gathering of the collective knowledge of many individuals in this community can only aid this process.
The Islands Trust and the CRD each have their own areas of influence. The Islands Trust has jurisdiction over land-use and planning, while the CRD deals with health matters, parks and recreation, building inspection, and animal and noise control.
As Atkins has noted, a co-operative and co-ordinated effort between the two governmental bodies can only increase the efficiency of service to islanders.
Atkins is to be commended for working towards this co-operative attitude, and we hope she will continue to carry on this direction.
Between Atkins' pledge to work alongside Island Trustees, and the new Islands Trust Act passed last summer, Salt Spring Island may now in the position
local government. <we appiaufi Atkins for her impressive win and Atkins overwhelming victory two weeks ago indi- wish her the best in the chaUenging, albeit reward-
cates the island is ready for a new spirit of co-opera- ing, role that lies before her.
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Salt Spring time takes on a whole new meaning An amazing thing happened
Saturday night: I remembered to change the clocks.
At about 9 p.m., I methodically moved from room to room making the necessary changes. Microwave, VCR, watches, alarm clock.
Unfortunately, I was under the mistaken impression that I gained an extra hours sleep when we changed the clocks in the spring and therefore, I would lose an hour this time around.
I put the clocks forward one hour.
I prepared myself for this one hour loss of sleep: at 10:30 (new time) I dutifully put my latest spy novel away and got ready for the REMs.
It was pretty dark when I woke up and the clock said 8:30.1 figured I'd just have to adjust to these dark mornings.
I usually roll into work about 8
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susan dicker tF> a.m. Sunday mornings; and Ganges is generally pretty dead at that time. But boy was it dead this week — and it was 9 a.m.! Still pleased I'd remembered to change the clocks, I wondered if the rest of the island had forgotten.
A brilliant purple and pink sunrise high-lighted the trip into Ganges. "Well that's kind of neat," I thought. "The new time change will give us all a chance to appreciate the morning sunrise."
My main concern was the ass ignment Driftwood r epor te r
Nancy Vail was off on that morning — a trip to Orcas Island to look at the arts centre there. The water taxi was scheduled to leave at 8 a.m., and I cou ldn ' t see her car downtown. Now what if she'd forgotten to turn her clock ahead?
Nine a.m. and nothing was open! I cursed Sundays. I pulled into Dagwoods for a coffee, where the morning crowd seemed very subdued. Someone muttered to me about the ridiculous hour of the day. Boy, I thought, this losing an hour really catches up to people.
I got to work about 9:30, just before Nancy pulled in. "You're here early," she says at the same time I say: "Did you forget to put your clock ahead?"
Nancy, looking very refreshed having had an extra hours sleep, just shakes her head at me. Her watch says 7:30.
I phone home to explain why no one is answering phonecalls. I'm not real popular all of a sudden.
So I decide my parents in Victoria should also be awake at this ungodly hour. After all, they brought me up, so isn' t kind of their fault? My mother, also sounding very refreshed, does not extend her dutiful, motherly sympathy.
"Spring ahead in spring and fall back in fall," she tells me.
Well. Of all the ridiculous sayings I heard in my youth (Thirty days hast September... and / red the ship left port), and finally, at this
advanced age, they decide to tell me about springing ahead and falling back.
Aside from this incredible loss of face and having actually put myself through the trauma of getting up at 6:30 a.m., I 'm quite dismayed about the effect this is going to have on my entire equilibrium.
I lost an hours sleep last April, another hour this October, and before I can begin to catch up, I'll lose another 60 minutes next spring. I feel ripped-off.
But there is good news to come out of all this. At the last minute last Tuesday, I had to cut out a frontpage reminder that day-light saving; time ended on Saturday. Now whav if I'd advised the whole island tc> put their clocks ahead?
Then therest of the world really would have something to say about Salt Spring time.
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letters
Deplorable To the Editor, This letter was already in slow
process but yesterday's letter to the Driftwood by Ross Mcllvenna has jolted me into writing my piece.
By way of background, I lived on Churchill Road in a beachside house when I first came to the island from 1974 to 1976. I spent a lot of time in the water — fishing, boating, paddling — and even swimming. I often gathered oysters from Madrona Bay and always noted the water to be clear and pure with bottom visibility at least 10 feet, even in summer.
Having lived on a farm near Fulford Harbour since 1975, all my boating and water recreation has basically been done there, but this summer on Tuesday, August 22, in a new kayak, I decided to revisit the waters that I so enjoyed when I first moved here.
Unfortunately, things have changed a lot since then, and the water certainly is not the same as it once was. It's clarity from just outside the government dock to the last of the 3 Sisters was about the same — poor.
It was hard to see beyond four feet in water depth and worst of all, when I paddled to my favourite white shell beach on the most northerly of the 3 Sisters Islands, I didn't have the heart to go in for a swim, the water looked so unappealing. I just splashed some water in my face — a big mistake — and paddled back to Ganges and home, saddened by what the years had wrought. I noticed mv eyes bothering me before my arrival, however, and by the time I reached the farm they were quite inflamed — in fact I had numerous pustules on the eyelashes of both eyes.
I am deeply concerned about this. I had seen this same
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So, I feel there are a few things we must seriously consider. First, we should insist that a study of the Ganges marine environment be undertaken by the Ministry of the Environment. Further, we should be deeply suspicious of any plans that could threaten other sensitive areas, in particular the idea of a garbage transfer station and holding area a few hundred yards from Fulford Harbour. I mean, if we can't enjoy and care for the beauty of our ocean waters, why are we living on an island?
RONALD PUHKY, M.D. Fulford Harbour
Unacceptable To the Editor, With reference to a Simon
Rook letter in these columns regarding the giant specimens exhibited in our local Fall Fair — I take great exception to his unfounded allegations and inference that they must have been produced with the aid of chemical fertilizers
and indiscriminate use of pesticide.
Many of the fruits of my labour were exhibited and I can assure Mr. Rook that they were grown exclusively in what I shovel out of the bam. I am quite sure as well that others who nurtured their
produce along and displayed many excellent exhibits are as conscientious, perhaps more so, of the value of good organized
methods as this writer. His reference to gigantic
vegetables is incorrect on a second point. The large onions (Kelsey Giants) in the Horticulture Section were indeed large compared to others but not for their type. The only section where there were any large vegetables was in the Field Crop Section, but again, the Hungarian Squash and Atlantic Pumpkin were very small for their variety. In fact, they will grow to many times the size displayed.
I spent many years in the garden business (where we sold pesticides) on Salt Spring and can attest to the awareness island gardeners have for the good soil and the need to abstain from using pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Mr. Rook's statement is acceptable but his assumption is not!
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VICTORIA — As party conventions go, the Socred gathering at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver last week was a success, but now the hard work begins.
When the euphoria that invariably dominates political conventions wears off, the delegates, who gave their leader a convincing show of support, have to spread the message among their fellow Socreds that Bill Vander Zalm can win an election.
One thing is certain, if the Socreds, egged on by a largely hostile media, continue to snipe at their leader and lay traps for him at every turn, they'll seal the fate of the Social Credit Party. The trick is to turn the relative unity the party showed at the convention into real every-day unity.
If there was any opposition to Bill Vander Zalm's leadership, the delegates certainly did a good job of hiding it. I talked to a lot of them and, yes, the odd one grumbled, but to say anything other than that the convention rallied behind the party leader would be a lie.
Applause and standing ovations Vander Zalm's speech Friday morning was well-received.
There was repeated applause, a couple of standing ovations and a lot of individual praise afterwards. All of which left me a little puzzled when one of my colleagues asked Vander Zalm at a press conference later that day for his views on the "lukewarm reaction" by delegates to his speech. Vander Zalm replied that the questioner had obviously been at a different meeting.
Rafe Mair, a former cabinet minister in the Bill Bennett administration and now an open-line show host on CKNW, also found Vander Zalm's speech a little flat. Again, I beg to differ. I have listened to more convention speeches by party leaders than I care to remember, and this one was as good as any.
Predictably, Vander Zalm stressed the achievements of his government, and I have said on many occasions that the Socreds have nothing to be ashamed of in that regard.
To be sure, there were a couple of discords. One of them as Grace McCarthy's absence from the women's auxiliary meeting on Wednesday. I'm sure it was the first time Grace skipped that event, and the reason was obvious. Last year, delegates tore a few strips off her, and she had no intention of letting them do it again. •
Flip-flop on constitutional reform The second low point of the convention, and the more
serious one, was the flip-flop on the matter of constitutional reform. To avoid any blood-letting on the convention floor, some of the backroom boys organized a little scheme that referred any constitutional changes to next year's convention.
That move prompted Michael Levy to storm out of the meeting hall, accompanied by boos from the floor and followed by party executive members, virtually begging him to stay. In the end, McCarthy played peace maker, convincing Levy to remain in the party fold. He responded by saying if the party won't deal with the matter next year, he'll definitely tear up his membership card.
Levy's point of contention is the reference in the constitution to Christian Principles. Levy, a Jew and Socred candidate, says that's not acceptable in a pluralistic society. He would rather see the term Christian principles replaced by reference to principles and ethics that guide humanity as a whole.
In the end, it was decided to haunt the party. Deleting the reference to Christian principles would, of course, be the best course, in the interest of party unity, although I really don't see what the big deal is.
Call for anti-abortion legislation The delegates also decided to postpone debate of another
contentious issue — abortion. They referred to next year's convention a resolution calling for provincial anti-abortion legislation, in the hope that a new federal statute will be in place by then.
To sum up, the convention succeeded in presenting a united party front, it more or less managed to smooth over any big differences, and reaffirmed confidence in the leader.
If, and that's a big if at the moment, the delegates can convince their fellow Socreds to refrain from sniping at their own leader for a while, Vander Zalm could well recover from the blows that have sent his popularity reeling.
And perhaps the first order of business for the rank and file party members is to stop swallowing the media hype. I've said before that previous Socred leaders were subject to the same brutal treatment by the media, but the difference was that the party faithful ignored the criticism. This is the first time they swallowed the bait and helped the media tear their leader apart.
With the convention behind him, Vander Zalm will now concentrate on the Oak Bay byelection. If the party stays united and supports its leader, the Socreds have a chance, but that's better than the prospects they had in the Cariboo.
Review status From Page Al
have land classified as farmland, an application for farmland status is required
To have a land parcel re-classified as a farm, it must fulfil the requirements as laid out in either of the two application forms.
Under the first form, qualification is based on the gross sales of actual farm products. On land parcels from two- to 10-acres in size, sales must be $1600 or greater, and on lands in excess of the 10-acre base, the farm must make additional income equal to or greater than five per cent of the actual value of those lands.
In determining the value of the land base, on draws from the $ 15 to S1500 per acre range: most Gulf Islands farmland fall in the $700 to $1000 per acre range.
This means that for a 20-acre parcel, the first 10 require $1600 income, and the remaining ten acres must yield additional income equal to or greater than five per cent of the $ 1000 — i.e. $50 per acre or $500.This means total farm income would have to be at least $2100.
In order to qualify for status next year, an individual must apply by July 1 to allow time for land assessment, and the rolls can be changed for taxation in the next year.
Now that part is pretty straightforward, but here come the exceptions.
On this form one also qualifies if he or she anticipates such incomes on an averaged basis, where crops such as fruits or Christmas trees, will take from two to five years to mature. This "expected" income will be verified on site to see if you actually have planted or developed enough area to reasonably expect such an income level.
You may also qualify if you retain livestock not ready for market, but which has gained value (weight) over the year, sufficient to yield the minimum incomes.
The third exemption is given in greenhouse, poultry or mushroom growing operations where one has built the buildings but does not yet have any income. This is a situation where"intent" qualifies you.
These income levels are all given in dollars of "primary agricultural production" goods such as eggs, meat, honey, seeds, fruits, sod, or Christmas trees, and do not include any values which have been added to goods such as juice or jams or smoked meats or any other product which has been further processed to increase its value.
With all of that said, the second form of application for farm status is via the farm development plan where, by submitting a schedule of machinery use, site preparation, fencing, clearing, ditching and building, a program of future expenditures will signify the development of a farm.
Under this application one has up to five years to get the income flowing, but the hitch is that 5 per cent of the planned capital expenditures must be made on or before September 30 of the year preceding the preparation of the assessment roll.
There are several inclusions/exclusions, however each situation is unique.
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The Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy Karen Carmichael donates money in return for a campaign got underway last week, with the red poppy from Legion member Stan Smith, flowers popping up on lapels everywhere. Here D r i f t w o o d ^ by Dcm<* Lundy
Director's
Thank you Salt Spring Is-1 anders: for your interest, your turn-out at the polls, and your confidence and support.
On October 21 we said "no" to building a transfer station and sending our garbage to Hartland Road landfill, indicating that we would prefer a local solution to our waste problem. And we said "yes" (if you read my campaign literature) to more of us working together to plan a more environmentally sound future for our island. We all have our work cut out for us.
Another Committee? At the risk of adding yet another
committee (and more meetings) to our already full calendars, I would like to propose a Round Table Committee or Council to discuss and explore issues of importance to Salt Spring and to advise the Regional Director on a continuing basis.
I> I would like all Island groups ^jid organizations and all perspectives and lifestyles to be represented. If you or your organization would like to be part of the Round Table, please contact me. I would like to suggest a first meeting on Monday November 20 at 1 p.m. in the restaurant of the Fulford Inn. Perhaps we can meet in a different area of the island each month.
Solid Waste The Solid Waste and Recycling
Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on November 14 at the fire hall in Ganges. The "old" committee, many of whom are wiling to carry on, will meet with prospective new members and we will form a new committee.
The purpose of this committee will be to set new directions for solid waste management and recy
cling in light of the referendum defeat. We must deal with the problems of the Blackburn Road dump, and quickly. There are a number of options to be explored, all of which have merit. I would like to propose that the new committee meet every two weeks, that we establish a definite plan of action by March30,1990, mdaction by September 30, 1990. Involvement in this committee will require time and commitment, but I am confident it will be rewarding.
Liquid Waste For those who are interested in
liquid waste, there is a position open on the Ganges sewer commission. Commission members must be "resident electors" or landowners within the sewered area. If you qualify, and are interested, please contact me.
I am also interested in forming a committee to look at the whole issue of liquid waste, throughout the Island, including septic field around lakes and oceanfront, storm drainage, and sewage created by boats and recreation vehicles. Perhaps it could be a sub-committee of the Round Table? I would appreciate input on this issue.
If you would like to know what I have been doing, I attended my first CRD Board meeting on October 25, when I was also sworn into office. Greetings were warm and sincere, and I look forward to a productive relationship with Board and Committee members.
I have now embarked on a series of meetings with the various departments of the CRD to bring me "up to speed" on all the policies and programs offered. All of the staff members I have met have clearly indicated they wish to provide the kind of services and
Statement is clarified An article in last week's edition of the Driftwood, inadvertently
mis-quoted CRD director candidate Gary Lundy. The election story says Lundy is pleased with the island's move
towards left-wing politics. Lundy says he told the Driftwood he supports the direction which
the election took — "the direction meaning that development of the island, according to Julia Atkin's campaign, is going to move towards the environmental and social impact aspect."
Lundy feel Ron McQuiggan's campaign did not have those indicators, but "left wing policies are much more encompassing than the above issue."
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On Salt Spring I have met with the Islands Trust, and its Advisory Planning Committee, the Water Districts Association, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. I have talked with several other groups and organizations and can truthfully say there is a lot going on the Island.
My schedule is already quite full. If you are trying to contact me, may I suggest that the best times to phone are between 10 a.m. and 12 noon and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays.
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Remembering locals in the Canadian Scottish The Canadian Scottish Regiment has
played an important role in the history of Salt Spring Island.
To honour the regiment and the men of Salt Spring who have served in if, the SSI Historical Society on Tuesday November 14, beginning at 2 p.m., will make a special presentation at the Legion on the regiment's history. Speaking will be Ivan Mouat, Clair Nutting, Charlie Horel, Ken Byron, Arthur Gale, John Crofton and others.
The presentation is based on Dr. R.H. Roy's history of the regiment, Ready for the Fray (Deas Gu Cath) — the regiment's motto.
The following series of articles is an abridged version of the presentation's history of the regiment's beginnings and its years from 1930 to June 1944. The series will describe some of the regiment's participation in the invasion of Europe in World War II — the fray.
Some Salt Spring members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment -- the 13th Platoon from Ganges.
By JOHN CROFTON First of Five Parts The history of the Canadian Scottish
Regiment began 75 years ago on September 2,1914 at Valcartier, Quebec.
There, officers and men from various militia units across Canada including Seaforth Highlanders of Vancouver and the 50th Regiment of Victoria were
brought together to form the "16th Battalion (the Canadian Scottish) Canadian Expeditionary Force."
During the war, the battalion served with such distinction that the federal government in 1920 decided to preserve its identity by establishing it as a reserve battalion and naming it the Canadian S'cottish Regiment. Victoria became its home and Lt. Col. Cy Peck, VC, a former commander of the 16th Battalion, was its first commanding officer.
The early years of the regiment's life were "a struggle for existence" because of money and recruiting problems, and apathy on the part of the government and the general public.
However, thanks to the enthusiasm and dedicated efforts of all ranks public support and recruiting rapidly improved. By 1930, the regiment's reputation had become so favourable that Her Royal Highness Princess Mary honoured the regiment by becoming its colonel-in-chief. In addition it became allied with the oldest "Regiment Of Foot" in the British Army, The Royal Scots.
The Second Battalion 1930-38 In 1930, a second battalion was
formed with headquarters at Nanaimo and companies at Duncan, Courtenay and Saanich.
One of the first platoons organized was on Salt spring at Ganges. It was called the 13th Platoon. Appointed to command it was 2nd/Lieut Desmond Crofton with Sgt. Harry Nichols as platoon sergeant.
Dr. Roy says in his history that thanks to the exertions of these two and the high interest of all the men in the platoon, "the Salt Spring Island platoon ... was able to show a consistently greater strength and efficiency," compared to the others.
Among the many who deserve recognition for this strength and efficiency are: Bobby Akerman, Ken and Terry Byron, Bobby Atkins, Ronnie Hoole, Rollie In-glis, Peter Cartwright, Roy Wakeland, Peter Turner, Fred and Ray Morris, Ken Eaton, Cyril Beach, Charlie Horel and Pierre Bion.
In addition, there was George Eliot who took over the platoon after Desmond Crofton was promoted in 1936 to commander of "A" Company in Duncan. When George left Salt Spring with Peter Turner to join the RAF in England, Pat Crofton became the platoon commander.
The battalion commander was Lt Col
The Canadian Sottish Regiment ~ with the Ganges Platoon - leaves Victoria, bound for the Debert camp in Nova Scotia. Photo was taken in October, 1940.
The pipe band marches at the Debert camp in Nova Scotia, with Regiment mascot "Wallace" right up at the front. Wallace was later smuggled on board a ship bound for Scotland in a crate marked "personal property, Lt. Col. Kingham."
Bapty until 1938 when Lt. Col. Dick Parker assumed command. The regimental commander was Col. Kingham.
Preparing for the fray -1939/41
On September 3, 1939 when Britain declared war against Germany, the regiment mobilized and established headquarters in the Bay Street Armoury.
Pat Crofton still vividly remembers marching his platoon on the Cy Peck ferry at Fulford to proceed to Victoria, and seeing two World War I veterans, Gavin Mouat and Percy Lowther, standing by the ferry ramp waving the Union Jack and wishing them all "good luck."
One recruit who boosted regimental morale and pride was "Wallace," a St. Bernard dog — the regiment's mascot. He marched with the pipe band with great dignity and remained with the regiment when it went to Debert Camp in Nova Scotia and then to England.
In 1940, the third Canadian Army Division was formed: including a Canadian Scottish unit called the First Battalion. This battalion was organized for overseas duty with officers and men selected from the first and second battalions of the 1930s. It came under the command of Lt. Col. Kingham, who dropped a rank to assume this command. So did Major Parker who became 2nd L/C. Company commanders were Majors Henderson, Travis, Des Crofton, Cabeldu, and Stephenson.
In October 1940, the battalion proceeded to Debert Camp for battle training.
Then on August 22, 1941 the Scottish left for Halifax to board a troop ship bound for Glasgow. Wallace was smuggled on board in a crate marked "personal property, Lt. Col. Kingham."
On arrival in Scotland, the battalion proceeded to Aldershot where it was soon inspected by the King and Queen, and several days later by Princess Mary. Lieutenant General McNaughton, who
was with her, was highly impressed with the battalion's smartness and bearing and said it "made a most favourable impression on all who were present..."
For the next three years the Scottish underwent battle training of ever-increasing intensity, particularly in the area of combined operations for assault landings on hostile coasts.
Personnel changes were also made that involved sending older men back to
Photo taken in Aldershot in 1941, includes HRH Princess Mary, Lt. Col. Kingham and Lt. Gen. McNaughton.
Canada, including Lieutenant Colonels Kingham and Parker.
By June 2,1944, the Canadian Scottish Battalion was ready for the fray under the command of Lt. Col. Fred Cabeldu and proceeded to Southampton to board the ships to carry them to France.
Nearly 12 long months would pass before the battalion could begin to come home. All too many never made the return journey, and others came back in hospital trains.
Next week: The Fray.
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The Purpose and Goals (1989) of the Salt Spring Island
Community Plan
Coordinated by the Salt Spring Island Community Planning Association on behalf of the Islands Trust, Salt Spring Island October 1989
*
PREFACE
A community concerned with managing its future should review its Community Plan or portions thereof at frequent intervals. Since our Community Plan had not been reviewed for 14 years, the Islands Trust in 1988 called for such a review.
The Salt Spring Island Community Planning Association, having been substantially involved in the creation of the existing community plan, formed a citizens' committee to undertake the review. The committee, being representative of a wide range of citizens, was approved by the Islands Trust and went to work. The committee endeavored to be responsive to broadly held community opinion rather than to put forward personal viewpoints.
The review was by choice limited to Page One (Purpose and Goals ) of the official Community Plan of Salt Spring Island (known as Bylaw No. #200), with the intent to examine, retain, change and expand if necessary.
It is important to understand that goals are broad philosophical statements expressing the basic parameters for Salt Spring Island's future development. Goals are followed in a subsequent section of the Community Plan by sets of policies. These policies are specific statements designed to accomplish the goals. They will have to be developed following approval of this review.
No attempt has been made to produce a report in which every statement is supported by all members of the committee. As it turned out there was only one dissenting voice and occasionally two on some subjects.
The review committee submits to The Islands Trust Committee for Salt Spring Island the following report and herewith considers its mandate fullfilled. It is our understanding, should The Islands Trust accept the report, that the public and island organizations will be given a formal opportunity for input and response.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
No community should claim to be special; however, all communities have something somewhere that makes them unique. Salt Spring Island is a place where predominantly urban people are in the process of maintaining and developing a rural society — "new rural" growing around a centre of "old rural."
This process is not without conflict. For example, large-scale logging, a traditional
rural activity, has become unacceptable to a large segment of the population. A careful blend of old values and new understanding should be the guideline here.
Salt Spring Island is looking for its own form of sustainable growth.
In contrast to many Canadian communities whose main goal is to provide the infrastructure for economic growth, Salt Spring Island is more concerned with retaining its natural beauty and rural character, for social, economic and ecological reasons.
Salt Spring Island is a community whose majority of residents have a strong commitment to live in harmony with their natural environment.
Maintaining a healthy, safe, and caring community with broad tolerance for diverse lifestyles is important to islanders.
Salt Spring Island places great emphasis on the quality of water and air, and on the health of flora and fauna. Lifestyles of Salt Spring Island are as varied as in any other Canadian community; however, there is a significant component of people seeking a simpler life, people seeking privacy and tranquility, people preferring rural life over city living, people engaged in artistic endeavours or committed to traditional and modern crafts, people using modern technology to conduct their business from a rural base. There are alternate lifestyles based on traditional self-sufficiency and others that would generally be considered outside the mainstream of modern Canadian society. There is, of course, a significant group of residents that are not interested in land use matters unless changes in their neighbourhood focus their attention. They rely on the Islands Trust to provide the land use framework to accommodate their work, business and lifestyle with a minimum of restrictions.
Pleasant climate, a long gardening season and the beautiful surroundings are attracting an increasing number of retirees, contributing significantly to the island's social fabric.
Many residents pay an economic price to remain on the island and are prepared to do so.
Some dedicated conservationists would prefer park status for Salt Spring and the other Gulf Islands. Most other residents look toward the Islands Trust for the prevention of thoughtless and insensitive development. A relatively small segment does not share the vision held by the majority for a variety of reasons including economic
growth. Even amongst this group it is difficult to find individuals who consider the Island's beauty dispensable.
The concept of "preserve and protect," introduced by the provincial government, has been embraced broadly by the people of the island. The support is non-partisan and the idea would be carried over should the present form of local government ever change. It is the one idea that, when need arises, unifies this community.
LAND-USE AND ECONOMY
The economy of a community is not regulated by the community plan. As a land-use document, however, the community plan has a significant impact on business development.
Farming, fishing and logging date back to our pioneer era. Our Community Plan should consider these activities important for economic reasons, for historic value and for our claim to be a rural society.
The basic reason for economic development beyond this nucleus lies strictly within the island's natural beauty and the quality of life available. "Idyllic setting equals economy" is the island's equation.
Growth of the local economy comes mainly from population influx. However, it is important to recognize that Salt Spring Island does not generally attract newcomers due to the existence of an expanding economy. The majority moves to the island for its beauty and lifestyle. Many economic activities are not necessarily a response to local demand or need; they develop from a necessity to earn an income once the move to the island has been made.
This manifests itself in a fair number of individuals who are prepared to pursue economic activities with a smaller income than they would demand in an urban area.
Salt Spring Island has a well-established business sector capable of supplying and servicing most needs expected in a modern community. The Community Plan, through land-use regulations, supports these activities.
The planned population of approximately 15,000 will require a modest expansion of the retail and service sectors. Most of this should take place in Ganges.
To reduce traffic flow into Ganges the Community Plan should support a limited number of neighbourhood general stores. However, support by the neighbourhood would have to be substantial.
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Tourism is an important segment of the island's economy and as such should be supported by the Community Plan. The industry should be on a modest scale catering to a clientele that is looking for tranquility and nature oriented activity. Protection of the island's beauty is critical to sustain this industry. Income from tourism provides the base for year-round services that otherwise could not exist.
Job creation originating from retirement is significant for Salt Spring Island. The Community Plan should support endeavours that aim at keeping the island an attractive area for retirement.
The following activities are of special interest, since they point towards sustainable economic growth.
• Arts, crafts and other cultural pursuits have become internationally known and their economic importance is growing.
• Home occupations: an expanding activity, not only filling gaps in supply and services, but also forming the nucleus for an emerging cottage industry with international sales.
• Cottage industries
The Community Plan should encourage these activities.
Economic expansion is to be looked for in small enterprise. Modem communications are providing new opportunities for business to be conducted from a rural base.
To gain the support of the Community Plan, the following criteria for economic activity should be met: • Minimal impact on environment (air, soil, water, tranquility) • Capability to blend with the rural character and natural beauty of the island. • Compatability with the goals and principles of this community plan, and the goals of the Islands Trust. • Zero toxic waste • Minimal usage of fresh water
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Conflict between land developers and the community is an ongoing problem in many Canadian communities. The existence of a Community Plan should greatly reduce the potential for conflict.
The zoning maps, in practicality, constitute a master plan indicating to the development business what kind of development at which density is considered suitable and appropriate to a specific location. This eliminates land purchase based on erroneous assumption. The more general goals, both of the Islands Trust and Salt Spring Island, if carefully read and understood, will help the developer to avoid collision with community interests.
As a community with a finite landbase and a well-defined maximum density, Salt Spring Island does not lend itself, as some other communities do, to speculative land purchase with the intent to press for den
sity increase. Most, if not all, of these attempts will have to be turned down under this Community Plan.
HOW TO USE THE COMMUNITY PLAN
The existence of a Community Plan is not an automatic guarantee that officials dealing with land-use matters such as rezon-ings will adhere to the plan. Many aspects of the Community Plan, particularly the more general rules, goals and policies, are subject to varying interpretation. The community is well advised to remain informed in these matters and to use available avenues to assure adherence to the Plan.
Authority for rezoning rests with the Islands Trust Committee. Authority for subdivision requiring no zoning change is with the Ministry of Transport and Highways; however, the Islands Trust is given privilege of recommendation.
Rezoning applications are submitted to the Islands Trust who may refer them for recommendation to the Advisory Planning Commission. The APC is a body of unpaid volunteers representing various island organizations. Their mandate is to make recommendations on land-use matters to the Islands Trust. The APC holds regular public meetings. Input into decision-making is made through organizations represented at the APC or through personal attendance at the APC meetings. APC decisions, however, are of an advisory nature only to the Islands Trust, which is the decision making authority.
A second chance to influence rezoning decision is through submission or personal presentation at formal public hearings advertised by the Islands Trust Committee. It is appropriate to advise members of the APC or the elected members of the Islands Trust if rezoning requests appear to be in conflict with the Community Plan.
The effectiveness of a Community Plan is limited only by the political will of the people and their elected officials to live up to the aspirations expressed in the Plan.
Under the present system, public involvement in subdivision of property not requiring rezoning is very difficult, since it is handled by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in isolation from the com-munity.Transfer of subdivision approval to the Islands Trust would facilitate public involvement in the achievement of the goals of this Plan. It appears that the new Trust Act (Bill 78) provides an opportunity to do this.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN
The following paragraph is maintained with minor wording changes adopted from The 1974 Community Plan:
"This plan is to guide the development of Salt Spring Island (Electoral Area F) in accordance with agreed-upon goals, poli
cies, a schedule of land-use categories and a basic zoning map. It takes into account the suitability of the various parts of Salt Spring Island for different types and intensities of land use, in order to achieve a pleasant and convenient — as well as efficient and economical — environment for habitation, work and recreation."
The Review Committee recommends under this heading to add the following items to the Community Plan:
• It is furthermore the purpose of this Plan to recognize responsibilities this community has, being a part of the Islands Trust area, to preserve and protect the area's unique amenities and environment for the benefit of the residents of the Trust Area and the province generally.
• The Community Plan forms the basis for communica t ion , d i scuss ion and cooperation on land use matters within the community and with agencies whose decisions have an impact on the community and the environment in which we live.
• The Community Plan is an important tool for islanders to monitor land-use decisions made by the elected trustees.
• The Community Plan is the base on which all land-use decisions should be made by residents. It serves to inform future residents prior to their purchase of land, and it will help the development industry to design their business plans in harmony with the community, thus avoiding conflict.
• The Community Plan is a planning document, and as such should heed the suggestion of the World CharterforNature, adopted by the United Nations in 1982: All planning shall include, among its essential elements, the formulation of strategies for the conservation of nature, the establishment of inventories of ecosystems, and assessments of the effects on nature of proposed policies and activities.
• All land use bylaws are to be in strict compliance with the Community Plan and should be without loopholes that unintentionally allow circumvention of the intent of the Community Plan.
GOALS and PRINCIPLES
Goals One through Six of The 1974 Community Plan have served Salt Spring Island well. It is for this reason that the 1988-89 review retains these goals essentially unchanged. For greater clarity they have been separated where deemed necessary. They may in some cases repeat goals of the Islands Trust. It takes little visualization to realize what would have happened without a Community Plan: its authors deserve our gratitude. Categories such as social, economical, and environmental have been specifically avoided since land-use goals contain in most cases all of these three components. Goals and principles are equally important. Numbering has been removed to avoid confusion with priorities.
• To preserve Salt Spring Island's rural and unspoiled character, natural beauty and views, and to protect its shores and surrounding waters.
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• To encourage the conservation of agricultural land.
• To encourage the conservation of forest land and the sensi t ive use and maintenance of trees on public and private land.
• To preserve and protect all other natural resources, including watercourses and lakes.
• To provide zoning for a choice of dwelling types, both permanent and seasonal, in a variety of locations, which cater to a wide range of income groups.
• To facilitate the provision of public and private services which are essential to the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors.
• To ensure a safe and healthful environment.
• To provide for the recreational needs of residents and visitors.
• To recognize Ganges as the major service centre of Salt Spring Island.
The following new goals have been added herewith:
• To recognize Vesuvius as a residential village.
• To recognize Fulford Harbour and Fernwood as seaside villages with small-scale commercial establishments.
• To recognize the establishment of a village centre with residential and commercial components at Channel Ridge.
• To remain an island unconnected to other land masses.
• To remain an independent community and specifically not to become a suburb of nearby urban centres.
• To protect our sources of potable water.
Development on Salt Spring Island is to be guided by the following principles:
• Long-term health of the environment is to guide the pace and ultimately the final extent of development.
• The finite land mass, the limited supply of water and other environmental considerations may require land use limitations in the future.
• Modest overall density is a prerequisite to fulfill the stated goals as well as the goals of the Islands Trust.
• At all phases of development the predominant feature of Salt Spring Island shall be the natural environment rather than man-made structure.
• The scale of man-made structures are to be in harmony with the "smallness" of the island.
PLANNED POPULATION
Proper planning begins with a declaration
of the ultimate size of the planned community. It is for this reason that the 1974 Community Plan states the following: "It is anticipated that the provisions of this plan will result in a population of approximately 15,000 at maximum development."
This report refers to this figure as 'Planned Population".
All land on Salt Spring Island is presently zoned and density bylaws are in place. It is therefore possible to estimate with some accuracy the size of population at maximum development. This is based on the assumption that zoning and density remain unchanged.
However, it is not possible to establish a single figure for the planned population due to at least the following factors:
• Number of people per dwelling • Residential lots of 3 acres and over allow for either a duplex in lieu of a single dwelling, or a single dwelling with an additional cottage • Definition of maximum development
The following Table produced in 1988 by the planner of the Islands Trust shows the range of potential population based on existing zoning and an assumed maximum development of 80 per cent. Accuracy is probably not closer than 20% with the stated figures representing the minimum.
POTENTIAL POPULATION BASED ON EXISTING ISLAND ZONING
Persons Per Dwelling @2.0 @2.6 @3.0
Percentage of Allowable 0% 12,400 14,800 16,500 Duplexes or 15% 14,300 16,400 16,500 Cottages 45% 18,000 21,500 23,800 Developed 75% 21,700 25,900 28,800
Population as referred to herein means permanent residents and occupants of seasonal cottages combined, and does not include tourists.
There are two problems arising from the above table.
• First is the recognition that the Community Plan should not set a figure of approximate population at maximum development and contain provisions and subsequent bylaws that can easily double this figure. Of further importance in this context is the fact that Island Trust policy discourages expansion beyond 5% of the stated figure in the Community Plan. The discrepancy pointed out above is significant enough that the community should be informed and should have an opportunity to deal with it.
• Secondly, it seems clear that there is little support in the community for planned population beyond 15,000. There appear to be strong indications for support for a reduction (see appendix, item 2).
Effects of growth beyond 15,000 are not known. However, one thing is certain: this would be in serious conflict with the goals of the existing Community Plan, and would
require the drafting of an entirely new document for an entirely different community.
A decision that this island could in fact accommodate more than 15,000 people can only be made with any degree of certainty once we are much closer to this figure and have all the pertinent facts on hand. For example availability of potable water, sewer and waste disposal, traffic, social impact, preservation of the rural lifestyle, and protection of the environment.
To jeopardize this distant decision at this time would be poor planning and irresponsible toward future inhabitants.
An attempt to reduce the planned population is at least theoretically possible. For example minimum lot size of future subdivisions could be enlarged. It would, however, create more conflict than this community is prepared to face. It would be equally troublesome to increase this figure at this time.
Consequently, it is proposed that the "planned population at maximum development" be left at 15,000.
Measures to accomplish this goal have to include at least the following:
• Avoidance of zoning changes that result in a net increase of population. Exceptions to this policy to be few and minor and only for the purpose of achieving goals in the Community Plan. • Duplex provisions to be significantly restricted or preferably removed. • Cottage provisions and purpose to be redefined. • Doubling density by conversion of one duplex allowance into two single dwelling lots to be disallowed.
The Review Committee recommends that the Islands Trust investigate whether any other zoning provisions could lead to increases of planned population.
The above measures alone will not be sufficient. The following voluntary options, through individual action, give the people of this island a unique opportunity to prevent potential density that appears to be in direct conflict with the goals of the community plan:
• Voluntary density restraint • Voluntary down-zoning into zones allowing a lesser density • Land donation to the Islands Trust • Voluntary transfer of a property into a newly-created zone that prohibits further development • Lot consolidations
INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT
The following and similar types of development are to conflict with this Community Plan and therefore are not appropriate.
• Any development that would significantly alter the character of the island either by its size or type _, .
Please turn to page four
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• Mining operations (other than small-scale extraction by a cottage industry) • High-rise buildings • Waste disposal, other than operations dealing with waste originating on the island • Industry that cannot meet criteria in Part I, Chapter 2 • Multiple-family housing outside of village areas • Large-scale tourist facilities • Recreational facilities catering to noise generating activities • Commercial airfields
AREAS REQUIRING SPECIAL PROTECTION
Every community contains areas that may require special and specific protection. Reasons for this special attention may be for public safety, to address environmental sensitivities, to preserve heritage, to achieve goals of the Community Plan, etc. This section should be kept up-to-date to reflect newly-acquired knowledge of sensitive areas of the island.
Approximately 10% of Salt Spring Island is presently zoned agricultural: this is a significant investment for the future. Thirty-three (33%) is zoned Upland Forests or Watershed which represents a reservoir for our ecosystem.
Listing of areas falling under this heading and methods of protection:
• Oceanfront -- Any area within 300 feet of the shoreline, measured from the high water line, shall require development permits.
• Watershed --Areas zoned watershed shall require development permits.
• Lakes and Creeks — Land within 200 feet of any lake or creek classified "fish-bearing" shall require development permits.
• Agricultural, Upland Forests, and Watershed Land — Avoid removal of land from these zones.
• Archeological and Historical Sites tablish preservation zones.
The following individuals were chosen to represent a cross section of the community:
Pat Akerman Sue Beckley
Pat Byrne Wynne Davies Clair Nutting Dave Phillips Elaine Potter Les Scotton
Max Soder (Chairman)
The committee was joined toward the end of the task by Ken Renaud to coordinate documentation and editing. Proofreading was done by Danny Evanishen. Production of this supplement was by Duncan MacDon-nell.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE REVIEWS
Community Plans have evolved into legal documents that require compliance with the Municipal Act to withstand court challenges and be void of jurisdictional uncertainties. Drafting a Community Plan as a legal document is now beyond the capabilities and resources of a Citizens Committee. These plans must be completed by a professional Planner.
The community, however, must provide the Planner with pertinent background information and specific direction. The Review Committee has recognized that the present Community Plan needs restructuring. The foregoing has been the beginning of this process.
The Review Committee recommends adopting the Denman Island Community Plan as a model for structure. Some modification may be required to fine tune for Salt Spring Island.
The recommended structure is as follows:
I. INTRODUCTION A. Community Plan B. Local Government
II. APPLICATION A. Area of Jurisdiction B. Legal Basis and Limitations
in . GOALS, PRINCIPLES, & OBJECTIVES FOR LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
A. Goals and Principles B. Objectives
IV. POLICIES FOR LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
A. Residential B. Commercial C. Industrial
D. Institutional and Public Service E. Rural Resources
1. Agricultural 2. Silvicultural
F. Recreational
G. Hazardous Areas H. Environmentally Sensitive Areas I. Development Permit Areas J. Inappropriate Development
V. POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
A. Transportation B. Water Supply C. Sewage Disposal D. Solid Waste Disposal
VI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL & CORPORATE MATTERS
A. Use of Resource Lands 1. Crown 2. Private 3. Agricultural 4. Aquacultural 5. Forest 6. Ecological and Heritage 7. Recreation 8. Foreshore and Coastal Waters
B. Development C. Environmental Management
VII. ADMINISTRATION A. Administration B. Amendment Procedure C. Update and Revision
VIII. MAPS A. Official Community Plan B. Parks, Recreation, and Crown Land
Use C. Environmentally Sensitive Areas D. Development Permit Areas E. Trails Network
APPENDICES A. Information Guide B. Forestry Guidelines
The Plan should furthermore contain sections dealing specifically with Ganges, Fulford Harbour, and Vesuvius.
With this skeletal framework in place the existing Community Plan can be transferred in increments into this updated format. This transfer activity should be combined with reviews. Without' a predetermined structure as suggested above, reviews would be difficult.
AN INVITATION TO RESPOND Local Trustees John Stepaniuk and Nick Gilbert acknowledge receipt of the report and recommendations from the Community Planning Association's Review Committee, chaired by Max Soder. The report acts as a concise guide to the community planning process that supports and directs the Trust and its advisors, and suggests some additions to the Community Plan goals.
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to read the report, and to respond in writing at any time in the next two months. Submissions should be addressed to The Chairman, Salt Spring Island Trust Committee, c /o Islands Trust, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8W 3E1. The response might indicate support, concerns, or suggestions for change, before the recommendations are written up as an amendment to the Community Plan.
Respondents will also have the opportunity to react to the report, and to meet members of the Review Committee, at meetings to be announced in the near future.
Early in the new year, the bylaw amendment will be drawn up, adv ertised, and taken to public hearing. There will be another opportunity for the public to have input either in writing or in person at the time of the hearing.
We would also like to express our deep appreciation for the committee's hard work, and the in-depth examination of our community's values and hopes for the future. Please let us know if you agree or disagree with their analysis.
John Stepaniuk, Nick Gilbert Local Trustees
Wednesday, November 1, 1989 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PaqeA13
I have before me a report in the Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia suggesting fathers should think twice before venturing into the delivery room to get "personally involved" in the birth of their children.
I have several responses to a proposal such as that — two of which are: "no kidding" and "now they tell me."
Where were these experts when I needed them —• in the delivery room of St. Joseph's Hospital when my daughter was being born? This, of course was several years ago. Back in the Age of Mariposa and Woodstock — a Caring, Sharing, Involved and Happening Era when friends in bandannas and denim would say "Naturally you'll be attending the birth with your wife." And you's say: "Oh sure. You bet. Wouldn't have it any other way."
More than messy — it's mortifying But of course you would share the sacred birth process.
Wasn't that what Life Was All About? Well, yes. Yes it is. But friends... It's messy. It's more uun messy — it's mortifying. Thoreau once said: "Beware of any enterprise that requires
new clolhes." Black's Corollary reads: "Be extra leery of any enterprise that requires paper slippers and a surgical mask. That's what they dress maternity room Dad voyeurs in — paper slippers and a surgical mask. Then they ask you if you'd mind if a class of student nurses watches the birth.
Now think ibout this: You are in a room with your wife who is naked tnd in some considerable distress. The two of you are poised uneasily on the cusp of one of the biggest days of your life. T>e authorities want to know if you'd mind if a herd of strangers takes notes.
If it happened in your living room, at your office, on the street — anyvhere that was even close to your own turf, you would tell the authorities to go pound Sifto, but you are in a strange room full of sundry stainless steel mysteries not to mention tubes and dials and you are wearing paper slippers and a surgical mask. Cow-like, you nod your assent.
Cheer up — this is only the first assault on your dignity. Soon the doctor comes. You can tell he's the doctor because the maternity room staff defers to him. Besides, he's got the rubber gloves on and his surgical mask is regular issue cloth, not cheap paper like you -s.
It's good that you ha< e these clues to the doctor's identity because you'd never figure out who he was from his conversation. He talks like your garage mechanic. He chats about the weather and The Blue Jays and his golf game. He offers his analysis of the current stock market slump. He crows about the gas mileage he gets with his BMW.
It will soon get worse And as he talks, this doctor — this strangerl — is doing un
speakable things with his hands to your soulmate. But casually! Offhandedly, as it were, like a butcher rearranging the cold cuts in his display cooler. This is an outrage! A flagrant flouting of everything you hold dear!
In any case, it will soon get worse. The birthing process is moving along briskly. Your wife is howling and panting and perspiring, pausing only briefly to denounce you, at the top of her lungs, as the source of all pain and evil in the world. You ask her to remember the breathing exercises. She asks you to perform something that is both dexterously demanding and impossible to repeat in a family newspaper.
And now the doctor is brandishing a ... what is that thing anyway? A fencing sword? A jackhammer? A jousting lance? No. It is a needle. And he is going to give it to your wife oh my god!!!
That's all I remember, they tell me I hit my head quite a clip on the stirrup on my way to the floor.
Did I mention that we had a beautiful baby girl? My wife told me all about it in the recovery room. Mine, not hers.
Police seize liquor
Ganges RCMP laid number of liquor-related charges recently, when a group of Salt Spring teenagers decided to party in downtown Ganges.
Pol ice made five l iquor seizures; charged two youths for being minors in possession of alcohol; and charged one individual for consuming alcohol in a public place.
The charges were laid during the night of Friday, October 20, when between 10 and 15 youths decided to have a street party across from Mouats in downtown Ganges. In other police-related news, local RCMP are investigating a break, enter and theft at Fernwood Elementary School.
Culprits entered the school sometime during October 20 and 23. School officials said a RCA VCR was stolen from the music
room.
Blaze destroys house
Ken Pattison of "Galiano Gardens" lost his home in a fire on Monday, October 23.
Working in an outbuilding at the time, he smelt smoke and upon investigation, discovered his cottage on fire.
Confusion in reporting the fire caused delay in the alarm getting to the fire department and the firemen were unable to save the cottage. Islanders have been quick to offer assistance to Pattison in his need.
Readers should note that for the present, fire calls should be made as they have been for some time, to 539-2122. Householders will be notified before the new 9-1-1 system comes into effect.
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Chamber given funding The Chamber of Commerce's
Business Information Centre got a monetary boost from the province last week.
Minister of Regional Development Elwood Veitch and Saanich and Islands MLAs mel Couvelier and Terry Huberts presented the S alt Spring Chamber of Commerce with a cheque for $9,250 last Tuesday.
The Chamber's Business Information Centre will provide a number of services to local businesses including:
• access to the B.C. Business Network, and electronic database containing a wealth of business related information;
• a business resource library; • information on all government
assistance programs and business statistics;
• referrals to other government agencies;
• access to government publication.
Staff at the Salt Spring Business Information Centre will attend an intensive, one-week training course
in Vancouver. The training will provide basic skills needed to respond more effectively to the needs of the local business community.
The information centre will become part of an integrated network of nearly 100 similar centres around the province.
Each is being funded by the Regional Development Ministry as part of a province-wide program to place locals in charge of locally-based information services.
Bridge
Report
Marie Hopkins and Pat McCleery were two of the helpers participating in a craft fair held the Catholic Church on Drake Road last Saturday. Altogether, the parishioners raised more than $3,000, which will be contributed to a church upgrading project.
Seniors for Seniors elects new officers
Michael Beach was re-elected president of Salt Spring's Seniors for Seniors organization at the group's annual business meeting held last week.
The October 25 meeting took place in the group's new meeting rooms at the Upper Ganges Centre.
The group also elected Nan Jenks as vice-president. Mary Toynbee will continue as secretary; Norman McConnell is treasurer and Mary Clarkson is the representative at large.
The meeting also discussed plans to open a drop-in centre on the new premises and a call went out for volunteers to man it
Other programs discussed included driver volunteers, senior buddies, office reception and resource files. The Buddies program will be retained under that name.
Seniors for Seniors holds it meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. People interested in volunteering can call 537-4604 or drop by the office at the Upper Ganges Centre.
Gulf Island Bridge Club winners on October 23 were as follows:
Bunny Jordan and Helen Shandro; Anne and Norm McConnell; Rob Bradford and Conhor Hunt; Phyl Henderson and Shirley Love; Stan Stewart and Blache Proborsa.
Tuesday night winners were as follows:
NORTH — SOUTH Fred Struve and Peter Jacquest;
Lois Johnson and Bill Buckler; June Knowles and Don Hull; Shirley Love and Dawney Scarfe.
EAST —WEST Don Nemeth and Chuck Beas-
ley; Pam ands Gerry Foard; Anne and Norm MccConnell; Libby Noble and Ruth Grant; Bill and Betsy Minten.
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I congratulate Jules Atkins on her victory and wish her good luck during her term.
I want to thank those of you who voted for me and worked on my campaign. In particular, I want to thank Kathy Reimer, Leon Aptekmann, Les Ramsey, Kevin Bell and my wife, Norah, all of whom provided many hours of volunteer time. I owe you a debt that will be difficult to repay.
IJUI Ron McQuiggan Ganges, B.C.
Wednesday, November 1, 1989 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A15
Continuing Ed plans classes Everyone in tho community is invited to attend Continuing
Education's official reception for Elderhostlers at the Harbour House Hotel banquet room.
The event, slated for November 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., will provide islanders the opportunity to find out more about this interesting, fun and educational program.
There is still time to enroll in the Elderhostel course — "So You Want to Teach English Overseas?" on Tuesday and Thursday, November 14 and 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Taught by TESL specialist Professor Mary Ashworth, the course will give pointers and insights into what English language teaching is all about
Part of the program will be devoted to a slide presentation of actual overseas teaching situations, by David Cos, formerly with CIDA.
Also on November 13, Bristol Foster will offer a second session of "The Environmental History of the West Coast of British Columbia" at the Salt Spring Elementary School, beginning at 7 p.m. Interested participants should pre-register at the Continuing Education office — 537-2822.
In other activities planned for this month, two new course will begin on November 20: "Selfhood" with Bev Unger is for those who say yes when they want to say no, or who are afraid to express an opinion. This course is designed to help individuals gain self-respect, self-confidence and self-awareness.
The second program — "Conducting Effective Workshops" — will be led by well-known personnel and business consultant Marguerite Scandiffi (who recently moved to salt Spring).
This three-evening seminar, November 20,23 and 27, helps participants to effectively organize and present knowledge to other adults.
Continuing Education's "Greek Dinner," led by Carol Gay, promises to sell out quickly. The one night event is scheduled for November 21.
Many Continuing Education programs are on-going, and students i are welcome to join the fun and learning almost anytime
two very important programs offered through Continuing Education are ESL-English as a Second Language and GED — the General Education Diploma. The next GED exam is scheduled for December 8 and interested people should give the office a call to register for this free tutoring course.
Orchestra to perform The Victoria Symphony Or
chestra will treat Salt Spring to a performance this Sunday in the high school auditorium.
The November 5 concert will be performed under the direction of Peter McCoppin, with guest artist Henry Becker, playing Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2.
Other works performed will include selections by Mozart and Grieg.The concert will begin at 2:15 p.m. in the Gulf Island Secondary School auditorium.
Tickets for the event — $10 regular and $5 for students — may be purchased at et cetera or at the door.The event is sponsored by the Salt Spring Concert Society.
HEADLINES THEATRE
Headlines Theatre, in conjunction with Continuing Education and the Community Arts Council, presents Sanctuary at 8 p.m., November 2 in the Activity Centre in Ganges. Tikets are available for the forum theatre at et cetera and the Continuing Ed office ($5 students and $6 regular). Proceeds from the concession will be directed to the proposed Arts Centre.
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Then relax with your guests while I attend
to the serving of cocktails and food, in
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Message to all Gulf Island customers from
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SALT SPRING SUB-STATION UPGRADING
In recent issues of the Driftwood we notified our customers about this upgrading project, and that the work should be completed in October.
We have had problems getting some of the important equipment on schedule. This has caused the project to drag on into November.
We will continue to do our best to limit power outages during the completion of this project; however, some will be inevitable and we regret the inconvenience to any of our customers who are affected.
Improvement projects are also underway in the Long Harbour and Sunset Drive area. Customers in those areas will be subjected to a few short power outages during some pole changes.
JOHN D. LANGSTON District Manager Gulf Islands
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Wednesday • Cont. Ed.—Ballroom Dancing.
• Victoria Symphony, High School Gym, 2:15 pm S.S. Concert Society.
• Story Time, Public Library, 9:30-10:00 am. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage.
• Cont. Ed.—Clip & Cut with Juliette Laing, GISS Art Room, 7-10 pm. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • Annual General Meeting S.S. Festival of the Arts, 7:30 pm. Off Centre Stage.
• Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • OAPO Br. 32 Social, 1:30 pm, Central Hall.
2 Thursday • ?Sanctuary?, 8 pm. Activity Centre. • Salt Spring Speakers ITC 6:30 pm, Harbour House Hotel.
• Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • RNABC monthly meeting, 7:30 pm, Madrona Rm., Greenwoods.
Friday • Les Four Band, Vesuvius Inn.
10 • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage.
4 Saturday • Les Four Band, Vesuvius Inn. • Gallery opening 1-4 pm, works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage.
11 • No More War, multimed ia e x t r a v a g a n z a dance, Fulford Hall, 9-1, Auntie Kate & her Blues Bums. Fundraiser for Cinema Club. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • A concert by Rich & Famous, 8 pm. Off Centre Stage.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Dido's African Drum Workshop, 10-noon, 9 yrs. up, 12:30-3:30 adults. D a n c i n g 3 : 3 0 - 5 : 3 0 . Mahon Hall. (Cont. Ed.) • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage.
• Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • Cont. Ed.—Elderhostel welcome reception, 7-9 pm. Harbour House Banquet Room. • Cont. Ed—Environment of B.C. West Coast, Bristol Foster, 7 pm, SSE.
• Cont. Ed—Elderhostel. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • Vancouver Opera, La Boheme', Activity Centre, 8 pm.
• Cont. Ed—Elderhostel. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage. • S.S.I. Garden Club annual general dinner meeting, 6:30 pm. Golf Club.
• Sean Virgo, reading of his works. Off Centre Stage, 8 pm • Cont. Ed—Elderhostel. • Works by Adrien Town, Off Centre Stage • Salt Spring Speakers ITC 6:30, Harbour House Banquet Room.
• Cont. Ed.—Elderhostel. • S.S.I. Fabric Guild Christmas Show & Sale, 10 am-9 pm. United Church Hall. • Opening preview, works of local artist Peter Lynde, 5 : 3 0 - 7 : 3 0 , Pegasus Gallery. • S.S. Hysterical Society 'Paradise Lots', 8 pm, Off Centre Stage.
• RNABC Annual Garage Sale, 9-noon, Catholic Church Hall, Drake Rd. • S.S.I. Fabric Guild Christmas Show & Sale, 10-5, United Church Hall. • Anglican Parish Bazaar, 10-3, St. George's Church Hall. • S.S. Jazz Society New Orleans Night, Golf Club. • S.S. Hysterical Society, Paradise Lots, 8 pm. Off Centre Stage.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • Story Time, public library, 9:30-10 am. • Cont. Ed—Historical Photographic tour of Salt Spring. • Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery. • Cont. Ed—Self hood with Bev Unger, GISS Library, 7-9:30. • Cont Ed—Conducting Effective Workshops, GISS Bus. Ed., 7-9:30.
• Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery.
• Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery.
• OAPO Br. 32 business meeting, 1:30 pm, Central Hall. • Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery.
• Annual General Mtg., Islands Art Centre Society, 8 pm.
• Cont. Ed.—Travel by Armcha i r , ' Indonesia Revisited', 2 pm, Madrona Rm., Greenwoods. • Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery.
• United Church Women's Christmas Bazaar. • Peter Lynde show, Pegasus Gallery. • Les Four Band, Legion.
• Story Time, public library, 9:30-10 am. • Lady Minto Hospital Auxil iary meet 2 pm, United Church upper hall.
• Seniors for Seniors monthly meeting, 2 pm. Upper Ganges Centre, downstairs. • Loreena McKennitt in concert. Off Centre Stage, 8 pm.
Coming in December: • Alisa Poole, flute, and Bruce Vogt, piano, Dec. 3, 8 pm, Ganges United Church.
• Santa! Dec. 25.
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Wednesday. November 1, 1989 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A17
Prepare for variety of sound in Amos Garrett production
^
By GARY CHERNEFF We have seen many fine per
formers on this island over the past few years — some with big reputations on an international scale — like Al Stewart, Paul Horn and Donovan — and o thers who surprise us with their imagination and musical ability at an early stage, such as Bob's Your Uncle, and the Shuffle Demons.
Amos Garrett's musical gymnastics on guitar and vocals fit in a category of their own.
A student of many styles, he is a guitar player's guitarist, who has received accolades from such high profi le performers as Mark Kinopfler, Maria Muldaur, Stevie Wonder and Chet Atkins. As well as doing session work with Jesse Winchester, Anne Murray, Em-mylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Wonder, he has been a part of Ian and Sylvia Tyson's "The Great Speckled Bird" and Paul Butterfield's "Better Days" band. Stevie Wonder credits him with "the second best instrumental solo in all rock and roll."
A quick read of Garrett's biog-'raphy types him as a kind of musical maverick and eccentric, who values trout fishing and baseball higher than bright lights and stardom. Life is for living and if it was not for his five recordings and extensive touring across Canada, he would have little of the substantial cult of followers he enjoys today.
Amos Garrett and the real Canadiana band, the "Eh Team" will be on Salt Spring this Friday night November 3 to rock your socks off. Those curious about what's in store, should think of B.B. King, and Downchild Blues Band, and then slide to the more refined vocalizations and deep baritone reminiscent of blues legend Fred
il. Garrett's most recent recording
I make my home in my shoes" is a rich sampler of his extensive musi-
Amos Garrett cal experience. Produced by Tom Lavin of Powder Blues fame, it shows Garrett to be most at home with foot-stompin R&B.
But also look for some surprises: some slippery Sam Cooke stylings caressing those heart strings, or a little Louisiana rock talk a la Bobby Gentry. From boogie woogie to slow dancing, Garrett does it all.
But save the best for last. He plays an interpretation of Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk" that will
return my vintage contemporaries back to Grade 12 at the high school gj/m. It's a virtuoso performance that plays with and surpasses the original.
Garrett is a poet who (as Sci Fi author Spider Robinson says) "k ickass R&B, e legant ly hemstitched by silver bullets from his stereo Uzi Telecaster." He can come to my birthday party any day, but you can hear him at the Activity Centre this Friday night at 8 p.m. Tickets will be at the door.
Choir touches heart The Arion Choir took full ad
vantage of the acoustic qualities of the United Church last Sunday and sang to an almost capacity crowd.
Among the vocalists making up this all-male group was guest soloist Dawn Bailey and Salt Spring native Kryle Symons who has been singing with this group for 60 years.
This marked the third time the 100-year-old all-male group has performed on Salt Spring.
One member of the audience reported the "content of the concert
sang of praise and thanksgiving, ol love and longing for home touched the collective heart. A tear or two welled up as the beauty of those voices took hold."
The group that brought the singers here — The Daughters of the Nile — hope to bring the group back for a fourth time next year.
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Local news comes to the fore this week, as once again the prolific island authors find themselves in the spotlight
Ganges publisher Marilyn Horsdal has issued an invitation to come help celebrate the success of her two most recently published books. Don Hunter, author of Spinner's Inlet, and Rosemary Neering, author of Continental Dash: The Russian-American Telegraph will be in attendance, so here's your chance to rub shoulders with some of the literary giants among us. Set aside Sunday, November 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. for the "do," which will be taking place at Marlyn's office at 130 Mc-Phillips Ave.
Should cause some excitement
Spinner's Inlet, previously reviewed in this column, spent quite some time on the B.C. Best Sellers list this summer, quite understandably, while Continental Dash is a ground-breaker that should cause some excitement among those interested in local history.
The challenge to build the world's longest telegraph wire began right here in B.C., beginning in 1865 when surveyors started out of New Westminster to lay the groundwork for a telegraph connecting North America and Europe by way of Alaska, the Bering Strait and Siberia.
Account is highly readable
In a time when all intercontinental communication took the slow and laborious sea route, the telegraph scheme was seen as a marvel. On the other side of the world, however, another group of men were acting out their dream — to lay a telegraph cable beneath the Atlantic. Thus, the race was on — which adventurers would be the first to bridge the gap between the continents?
Neering's account is highly readable, anecdotal and evidences a vast amount of research. It's sure to be just right for one or two people on your Christmas gift list this year! (Sorry, is it too early to say things like that?)
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The Salt Spring Island Community Society will one again be sponsoring the annual Christmas craft faire at Mahon Hall this Friday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fifteen per cent of the gross sales from this event are turned over to the society, which in turn donates it to support a variety of agencies and groups including the Community Centre, the Food Bank and the recycling program.
Last year the society raised $ 1,300 through the fair - an amount the society hopes to better this year.
Walter Swing, one of the organizers of the event, says that more than three dozen local artists will be participating in this year's fair and the crafts they'll display range from baked goods to jewellery and leather craft.
Hours of the fair are 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Eight Salt Spring Island artists are part of the recently published Carmanah: Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest book.
Published by the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, this beautiful coffee table book encompasses the artwork and statements of 70 artists who journeyed to Carmanah Valley last spring.
Many prominent British Columbia artists participated in the project and both the travelling art show and book have received a great deal of media attention.
Among the local artists included in the book are Robert Bateman, Simon Camping, Diana Dean, Carol Evans, LeRoy Jensen, Lynda Laushway, Peter Lynde, Morgan McKay, Jan Sharkey-Thomas and Diana Thompson, all from Salt Spring Island.
Also part of the travelling show is work by John Beder, Jackie Doyle, Marg Simons and Mary Morden, who joined the project too late for inclusion in the book.
Unique and heart-warming venture At the highly successful Victoria opening of the art show on
October 23, people were lined up in the street to gain entrance to the exhibit and to buy copies of the book.
Many of the participating artists were present at the opening, autographing books and expressing delight as the bids rose sharply on the near 100 pieces of artwork for sale through silent auction.
This unique and heart-warming venture utilizes the talents • of highly creative people to visually call for a halt to the ^onslaught on British Columbia's rainforests.
The artwork in the book is varied and incredibly beautiful, with each artist offering a special interpretation of the Carmanah Valley. The work was produced and donated by the artists to raise money to preserve the entire valley, home of Canada's tallest trees.
The book also includes a personal statement by each artist, heartfelt words about their experience in Carmanah and the state of the environment in general.
Fast purchase recommended For those interested in the magnificent beauty of the Car
manah Valley, and the work and words of a number of very talented artists, the Carmanah art book is already a collector's item and makes a great Christmas gift.
The book is selling quickly, and for those interested, I recommend a fast purchase.
The enthusiasm shown by the public at both the book launching and the Victoria show give testament to the growing support among the public to save the Carmanah Valley specifically, and our environment in general. Artists have historically held up a mirror to society and the Carmanah art show and book are solid proof of a need and a desire in our society for a new way to treat our environment.
The art show will be on display in Qualicum, November 1 to 4, in Courtenay November 5 to 8, in Duncan, November 10 to 13, and in Vancouver November 16 to 19.
On Salt Spring, the book is currently on sale at the Green Islands Office.
Local artist Lynda Laushway is one of eight Salt Spring Island art ists featured in the newly r e l ea sed Carmanah: Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest. Laushway will be writing a bimonthly Artseen piece for the Driftwood, r e p l a c i n g f o r m e r Artseen writer Gary Cherneff.
Council schedules opera
The Community Arts Council is sponsoring "A La Boheme" by the Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble on Thursday, November 16 in the Activity Centre.
The "A La Boheme" performed here will be a shortened version of the well-known opera by Giacano Puccini. The opera opens with the last act in which "bohemians" at the Cafe Momus in Paris decide to attend a production of "La Boheme" themselves and become the performers.
While the first act of the play will be sung in I tal ian, "La Boheme" itself will be performed in English.
Some of the principal singers in this production include Alisa Kort, Jill Diane Filion, Gale Oxley, Robert Ursan and David Collins under the direction of Bruce Johnson and Glynis Leyshn.
The company will be reducing its fee so that profits from the production can be donated to the Arts Centre Fund.
The performance begins at 8 p.m.
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Hospital Auxiliary members attend conference in Victoria
Some 29 members of the Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital Auxiliary recently attended an area conference in Victoria.
The B.C. Association of Hospital Auxiliaries area conference was held October 10 and 11 at the Empress Hotel. It was hosted by the Juan De Fuca Auxiliary.
On the way to the conference, local auxiliary members attended an Open House tour of the Aberdeen Hospital extension, which they described as very impressive and very modem.
They arrived at the Empress Hotel at about 3:30 p.m. October 10, in time to register the Lady Minto delegates.
Following dinner, members attended a no-host reception, and then a talent show staged by Vancouver Is land auxi l iar ies
(described as extremely funny). The conference got under way at
9 a.m. the next morning, opening with the Auxiliary Prayer. Area representative Mrs. C. DeKoninck then introduced Jack Howard, president of the Juan De Fuca Hospital Society; Thelma Varco, chairman; and Pita Van Dyke, representing the City of Victoria.
Each gave welcoming speeches. The business section of the
meeting followed, with the presentation of various reports. The roll call showed 236 member were present
After a short break, speaker Ann Marie Monahan, from the Juan De Fuca Hospital Education Department, gave an enlightening address on "Managing Aggressive Behaviour," and showed members
how volunteers can deal with patients under stress.
The meeting then adjourned for lunch, which included a "Heritage Fashion Show," in which models displayed their own creations of fashions from Harper Bazaar in the mid-1800s.
The afternoon speaker — Mar-jorie Mann — spoke on the theme "How's Your Laugh Life, Laughing Does Matter."
The Lady Minto delegates agreed, however, that a very ill patient, or even an individual suffering a moderate illness, would not welcome jokes at that time.
The area representative then closed the meeting and local delegates boarded the bus for home.
Trail and nature club schedules November
The Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club has released its schedule for November of this year.
Unless otherwise noted, all activities begin at 10 a.m. from Centennial Park in Ganges.
NOVEMBER 7 Hike: Safford Trail with Dennis Seward. Regular walk: Beddis Road area with Dick Pattinson. NOVEMBER 14 Hike: Leader's choice with jean King. Regular walk: Shepherd Hills area with Marg Kauffman. NOVEMBER 21 Hike: Newcastle Island with John Lusney. Catch the 9 a.m.
ferry from Vesuvius. Regular walk: Hillcrest Road area with Nina Wichman. Meet
at Drummond Park at 10:15 a.m. NOVEMBER 28 Hike: Channel Ridge with Val Keys. Regular walk: Mount Belcher area with Edna Watson.
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