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$ 25 Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 1(incl. GST) Wednesday, February 18, 2004 44th year Issue 7 Gulf Islands 328 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 Tel: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 e-mail: [email protected] editorial: [email protected] Website: www.gulfislands.net

THIS WEEK’S INSERTS • Uncle • Ganges 4-day school Alberts Village • Ganges Market Pharmasave • Thrifty Foods rumour is a INSIDE Basketball ‘red herring’ By MITCHELL SHERRIN possible benefits of a four- hoopsters Staff Writer day week and/or the benefits highlighted Kids’ cheers, parents’ of a shorter school year as cries and staff worries may part of the Futures 64 Task Salt Spring all prove premature after Force, noted school board middle school local school trustees dis- chair and Mayne trustee and high school pelled rumours about plans May McKenzie. basketball players to create a four-day school “I wanted to make it clear excel and move on to week on the islands. we aren’t making any deci- championship “I think this whole thing is sions without public input,” tourneys. Page 30 a red herring,” said Gulf she said. Islands School District The Futures 64 Task Force trustee Judith Boel during is investigating a wide range Index the regular board meeting at of options to address prob- Arts ...... 17 Pender Islands Elementary lems associated with declin- Classifieds ...... 31 Secondary School last ing enrolment in the district. Crossword ...... 34 Wednesday. Gulf Islands School District expects to lose Editorials ...... 8 “As far as I know, we haven’t decided one thing, almost 100 students, which Horoscope ...... 35 except that we’re going to is 6.4 per cent of the current Letters ...... 9 collect more information number, over the next two Sports ...... 27 from the community,” said years. TV Listings ...... 15 trustee Charles Hingston. Provincial government What’s On ...... 22 But a reorganization com- mittee will investigate the FOUR-DAY WEEK 2 Arlene for Mortgages 537-4090 Advisory group says limit vacation rentals By GAIL SJUBERG Staff Writer If an advisory group’s recommendations are accepted by the Islands Trust, short-term vacation rentals (STVR) will only be allowed on Salt Spring for homeowners’ temporary absences or if on-site supervision is provided. Weather While the Trust’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) has Cloudy skies and light not completed its work or made final recommendations, the rain are in the fore- nine-member group has reached consensus on five of nine cast right through the vacation rental “situations,” dealt with two by majority vote, weekend. Highs to 11 with two others still to be hammered out and voted on. C on Thursday; The APC suggests vacationers could rent out their primary residences for less than 30 days at a time, as long as the annual overnight lows to 2 C total rental period was limited and other controls were imple- on Saturday. FC GETS THE POT OF GOLD: Salt Spring FC soccer fans scream their delight as a mented, possibly through a registry maintained by the Trust, a rainbow breaks overhead and Dion Hackett scores the only goal of the game in new bylaw and regulations. the last few minutes of play Sunday. See Page 36 for the full story. Photo by Derrick Lundy APC RECOMMENDATIONS 4 Orbitting housing costs put island out of reach By SUSAN LUNDY squeezed — they now view Salt away from Salt Spring because they accommodation, or uprooting and Staff Writer Spring from afar. As real estate cannot afford housing. Some have moving frequently between island First in a Series prices soar, they see the island as transported their entire lives off- rentals. Brie and Dominic Wrate-Wales magical yet unattainable. island; others continue to commute And although a group of spent their youth on Salt Spring. “It might be a beautiful place to to work here. islanders called the Salt Spring They met here, married, started a retire to,” says 27-year-old Brie At the lowest end of the scale, Community Land Trust has the family and, like many other young Wrate-Wales, “But it’s not a place working islanders are being forced model, money and motivation to couples, decided to buy a home. to start out.” to camp out or live in outbuildings construct a pilot cluster of afford- But three years later — with their The couple’s story echoes others not intended for residential use. family growing and finances who have been forced to move They find themselves sharing HOUSING CRUNCH 4

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“We shape our dwellings and afterwards our Alarm bells ring dwellings shape our lives.” - WINSTON CHURCHILL www.sirewall.com 537-9355 through schools Waves of alarm rippled Parents at Gulf Islands through the school district Secondary School (GISS) this week as parents learned also received a newsletter Nature’s Finest Furniture about possible plans to Monday addressing concerns reduce the school week to about the possibility of a four days next year. shorter school week. “There are questions that “Lots of rumours are cir- we need to be asking and culating about the board con- have answered regarding this sidering a “four-day week” extremely controversial proposal for 2004 or 2005,” move,” wrote Lianne Fidler wrote GISS principal Nancy in a letter sent to Fernwood Macdonald. THE REAL STATION: Victoria Salsa hock- Elementary parents Monday. “Please be aware that there ey members gather at Save-on Gas in Ganges As past parent advisory will be an input-gathering council chair for Fernwood process over the next couple to show off their new duds and thank the school, Fidler advised par- of months.” local gas station for its sponsorship. ents to “act fast; time is not Macdonald assured par- Photo by Derrick Lundy on our side on this matter.” ents they will have an oppor- www.thewickertree.com Fidler also made a number tunity to respond to any pro- A photo cutline in FOR THE NANAIMO DUNCAN of suggestions for other ways posals. last week’s paper put to reduce expenditures in the “We expect that any deci- the Victoria Salsa hock- Wellington Plaza Whippletree Junction district. sions will be in the best ey team at the wrong RECORD #1-6404 Metral Drive C-4705 Tran Canada Hwy. “I think we need to find interest of our students and out if all other possibilities will consider the fabulous Ganges gas station. islanders at Save-on Gas Nanaimo, BC Duncan, BC The Salsa met with in Gasoline Alley. 250-390-0310 1-877-748-1101 will be exhausted before a programs we currently offer decision is made.” district-wide.”

JUST ARRIVED! FOUR-DAY WEEK CONCERNS 4 Stroke From Page 1 Brush Cutters underfunding will also cre- cial gain when making their gate a four-day week. Teachers’ Association by ate a budgetary shortfall of decisions, Hingston said. But McKenzie countered (GITA) president Jean $600,000 next year, “We have to be improving that the Futures 64 task force Claude Levesque. McKenzie noted. or maintaining educational was clear about directions “We have to take a stand In addition to looking at needs first.” they would investigate in ads, and say, ‘That’s your prob- school reorganization, Futures But half a dozen parents flyers and 10 different meet- lem.’” 64 subcommittees will also were on hand to share their ings with the public. Several trustees agreed the research new revenue-genera- concerns at the Pender board “It said right on the flyer provincial budget has not tion methods, property devel- meeting. what some of the ideas could kept up with district costs opment plans and operating- “Is there somewhere we be,” said board chair May and offered solidarity as par- cost reductions. can go to collect information McKenzie . ents with CUPE and GITA Those subcommittees will before the community meet- “I don’t know what more I representatives. HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT report to the Futures 64 Task ings?” asked Shelley could have done to inform “The government would 122122 UpperUpper GangesGanges Rd. at at Mon.Mon. - Fri. - Fri. 8:30am 8:30am - 5pm - 5pm Force in March before com- Nicholson. people than to stand naked on love to see all of us in-fight- thethe headhead ofof GangesGanges Harbour SaturdaSaturdaysys 8:30am-3 8:30am-1pmpm 537-4202 municating with the public Pender trustee Russ Searle the corner of Rainbow ing. It would serve their and reporting recommenda- suggested islanders could Road,” McKenzie said. interests so well,” said vice tions to the board in May. talk to parents at Boundary Chipman, parents and the chair and Galiano trustee Tide Tables “Remember, we said, School District, which has teacher’s representative all Bonnie MacGillivray. already switched to the four- urged the board to pressure AT FULFORD HARBOUR ‘We’ll be back,’” said district Pender parent Jane Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet superintendent Wendy day week. the province for adequate Gregory suggested that sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. Herbert. CUPE representative Chip education funding. accommodating the under- FEB 0510 11.5 FEB 0700 11.2 Even after information is Chipman said local school “The problem is not ours, funding only encourages the 18 1005 9.5 22 1255 6.6 collected, trustees will factor district employees were the problem is underfund- provincial government to WE 1335 10.2 SU 1800 9.2 2135 1.0 educational needs over finan- unaware of plans to investi- ing,” said Gulf Islands reduce the budget further. “They’re going to say, 0545 11.5 19 23 0015 3.6 TH 1045 8.9 ‘You managed to do it last 1445 10.2 MO 0725 11.2 1340 5.9 Lieutenant Governor set to visit time so we’re going to cut 2220 1.3 1910 8.9 some more,’” she said. 0615 11.2 Lieutenant Governor Iona speech from the Lieutenant nized for their contribu- 20 8.2 But Hingston pointed to FR 1125 24 Campagnolo is sharing Governor, plus music and a tions to the Developing 1550 9.8 0050 4.9 the district’s political 2300 2.0 TU 0745 10.8 International Women’s Day special award. Healthy and Respectful 1420 5.2 activism record. 21 2025 8.5 with Salt Spring. Women of Note and the Relationships school pro- SA 0640 11.2 “There’s been no district in 1210 7.5 The SWOVA-sponsored Honour Choir are both gram in Gulf Islands 1655 9.5 celebration on Monday, scheduled to sing, and schools. the province that has made 2340 2.6 March 8 is at Meaden Hall SWOVA Youth Team For more information, call more noise about underfund- at 7 p.m., and will feature a members will be recog- Christina at 537-1336. ing than the Gulf Islands.” He agreed that the district needs to be politically active but he argued for fiscal prag- Looking for a matics in the meantime. “In addition to doing what Competitive we can with the money we have, we also have to hold Mortgage Rate? the government account- able.” In the end, trustees will have to make some difficult BERT BEITEL decisions, he said. Mortgage Specialist “Whatever we do, we PH/FX: 250-653-2328 should try to protect jobs.” [email protected]

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Members of the Ganges “We have our entrance Sea Ventures group were already planned with the Effective February 15th able to shout “She swims!” Ride of the Valkries and all new Bills going into Monday after the successful we’re going to use a potato circulation have an launch of their Thunderbird cannon for effect,” said overprinted Gold Foil in vessel Shadow. Dahlgren. the original expiry date The marine-focussed Bill Simpson is the Sea location. Remember Scouts group — consisting Ventures leader. that expiry dates are no of Stuart Dahlgren, Adam Lots of future Sea longer in effect and all Moroz, Fraser Rock, Tyler Ventures and Thunderbird Bills with expiry dates Anderson and Quentin plans are also in the works, can still be deposited at Simpson — has worked non- including establishing a T- any of Salt Spring’s stop on the 1961 sailboat bird fleet for the area, Financial Institutions. since purchasing it from its which can lead to Salt Seattle-area owner on Spring hosting international PO Box 709, SSI, BC, V8K 2W3 January 17. events. [email protected] “This has to be one of the fastest full restorations in T- bird history,” said Ventures LAUNCHING SHADOW: Ganges Sea Ventures members and helpers prepare for NATURAL GOODNESS member Dahlgren, 15. the Thunderbird Shadow’s first local dip at the Coast Guard dock Monday. at The boys’ lives have been Photo by Derrick Lundy engrossed in all the toil required to get the boat into as some other supplies. Secondary School. tor, airforce lifejackets, deck the water as soon as possible “You go through sandpa- The group still needs boots, a tender and sea barbe- so the borrowed trailer could per and brushes pretty fast on moorage for Shadow and cue are also on the boys’ be returned. a project like this,” said donations to cover the cost of “wish list.” That’s meant fibreglassing, Stuart’s father Edward a 9.9 horsepower outboard All the work is not yet paint-prep work, electrical Dahlgren. motor. done on Shadow, but tasks and installing a new “We probably used three GPS and VHF handhelds, Dahlgren and his compatriots head, which was a difficult miles worth of masking tape a solar panel or wind genera- are up for the job and looking yet rewarding task. for the paint spray,” added Feb 18 - 24 Stuart. Islander Roy Lamont, who This week at Embe we are donated the head and “lots of The McColl family also featuring our delicious and good bits,” was one of many boosted coffers with a $50 nutritious whole wheat Granola people and businesses who donation. Scheduled Cookies, our Ham & Swiss Cheese showered the Sea Ventures Salt Spring Linen and flights now available! Croissants, and our tasty Apple with goods, services and Drycleaning provided uphol- Cinnamon Bread which is made Are you looking for an air service that understands an funds in the past few weeks. stery cleaning and cushion with freshly peeled apples and underlay, and Kevin Vine Islander's schedule? We are now offering convenient flights juicy raisins with a pinch of “The outpouring from the to get you to the Vancouver Airport and back home again. cinnamon and then iced. community has just been gave the project a wind indi- one way Whole Wheat Granola phenomenal,” said Dahlgren. cator. Vancouver Airport $66 +GST Cookie reg. 4.25 . .$3.25 / dz. Gulf Island Glass donated Jean Elwell has provided Departing Ganges & Gulf Islands accounting services, Paynes Ham &Swiss Cheese Croissant windows, Island Marine the Mon-Sat 7:40am,10:00am, 2:30pm Marine absorbed head ship- Enjoy a coffee at reg. 1.95 ...... $1.25 / each launching service, the Lions Departing Vancouver Airport our waiting lounge Club came through with ping costs and Booth Apple Cinnamon Loaf Enterprises loaned the trailer Mon-Sat 9:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm reg. 2.75 ...... $1.75 / each paint, and Murakami La Cucina for transport and restoration, Other flight availability and while you wait Automotive donated the departure times, phone We make all these items and while Doug McDonald has 1-877-537-9880 for your pilot to many more - from traditional “mad painting” skills of Nick scratch recipes so we can use transported the boat. Freight service come and assist Williams. Pete McKenzie loaned use only the finest ingredients Charter flights you in boarding with no preservatives. “It was a big job,” said of a boat shed, electricity available to many Dahlgren. “and patience.” destinations the aircraft Baked fresh daily for your Chris Stevenson and Julian “All the small kindnesses enjoyment; we are located at the Valcourt loaned compressors people have shown have real- Foot of the Hill or can be and Steve Pal provided a bat- reached at 537-5611 to reserve ly been appreciated. It really your special order. tery, while B.C. Ferries gave confirms the sense of com- non-skid and finishing enamel. munity,” said Edward Open: Mon - Sat. 4:30am - 5:30pm Harbours End Marine Dahlgren. book online: www.saltspringair.com closed Sundays till Spring. donated anti-fouling paint He also gave credit to the or give us a call 537-9880 and gave discounts on parts Ventures group. and hardware, as well as “They’ve put in long accepting a “Shadow Box” hours, and they’ve stayed to collect donations, along focussed and motivated.” with Windsor Plywood and “It’s been go to the boat, Mouat’s. work all day, go home, Shadow Box proceeds, shower and sleep,” said which included a $100 dona- Dahlgren. classic tion from Windsor, let the Work experience credit for February 25 thru March 11 boys buy all the electrical the project has also been pieces they needed, as well granted by Gulf Islands SUSURFRF ANDand TUTurfRF seaseaiirr SEAPLANESSEAPLANES featuring AAA Angus Sirloin Steak 1-800-447-32471-800-447-3247 & 1/2 Queen Crab 604-273-8900604-273-8900 $15

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DEPARTS VANCOUVER AIRPORT 7:30 am / 11:30 am / 3:30 pm DEPARTS GANGES AND THE GULF ISLANDS 8:00 am / 12:00 pm / 4:00 pm GANGES HARBOUR • Montague Harbour • Port Washington Call for Reservations 537-5041 Lyall Harbour • Telegraph Harbour • Miners Bay www.seairseaplanes.com 4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD HOUSING CRUNCH: Locals forced to move off-island From Page 1 able homes, it has been grew up. and a baby on the way, it can maintain their lifestyle on house on Salt Spring in 1998 says. “There is community unable to purchase land. Three years ago, they became too small, and about one income. with 10 per cent down and an support for this housing. The “We’ve placed offers on “squeaked” into the Salt a year ago they began investi- As Garvie and the land interest rate of five per cent, a places are well-maintained, three pieces of land and Spring real estate market, gating island real estate again. trust group point out, young household needed an annual attractive and secure. But looked at four or five,” says a purchasing a 500-square-foot They quickly discovered couples like the Wrate-Wales income of $48,077, according where are the Brinkworthys, frustrated Ellen Garvie, land mobile home on half an acre there was little available are in the same financial posi- to Navratil’s calculations. the townhouses and apart- trust executive director. “But for $100,000. under $200,000, and even a tion as others 10 years ago. Under the same conditions ments for families?” before we can get together as It was one of about three modest family home cost at However, a decade ago — in 2003, the minimum house- Diversity is important for a board to research it and island properties selling for least $250,000. They knew before real estate prices hold income jumps to the health of a community, make a decision — it’s between $100,000 and they could sell the mobile for “orbitted” — young families $73,923. she stresses. sold.” $130,000, Brie says, and the $160,000, but were uncom- could get into the housing “The single family homes “You need young people in The land trust has $100,000 last chance for home-buyers fortable with upping their market here. are way out of sight,” says a community for it to be in its coffers to purchase land, on Salt Spring to find “bar- mortgage payments. Statistics compiled by Salt Spring midwife and dynamic. You need babies and where it plans to build eight to gains.” “We didn’t want to stretch Royal LePage realtor Tom longtime resident Maggie birth for a balance. You can 10 small, single-family houses. “But it was such a dive,” ourselves much more.” Navratil visibly highlight the Ramsey. run a community on the aver- Here, qualifying islanders will she recalls. “It was really So they turned their sights problem, revealing a cost “I see young families com- age age of 80 — but who’s be able to buy homes that are bleak.” elsewhere, using the Internet increase of close to 50 per ing to the island, getting going to cut the grass?” not tied to the market, build With the help of family, to research real estate in other cent for an average home work, finding a place to live Garvie is concerned that the equity through mortgage pay- they scrubbed and cleaned, parts of B.C. over the past two years. and having a family. Then land trust’s goals may be taint- ments and eventually step into gutted it and replaced every “We were blown away by In 1998 (the last year their housing falls apart and ed with a negative stigma the regular housing market. surface to turn the mobile the price difference,” Brie before real estate costs started they have to leave. These are associated with “affordable The model might have into a “comfy, cute little says. “We realized how silly to climb), the average house wage-earning people that housing.” enabled Brie and Dominic to place.” the cost of living was on Salt on Salt Spring sold for should be able to get into “But this is ‘affordable stay on the island where they But with a growing child Spring.” $224,669, while the median housing.” home ownership,’” she says, They put their mobile on sale sat at $192,500. As Ramsey points out, admitting the land trust con- the market — it sold in one In 2001, the average cost young people elsewhere have cept is not going to immedi- Are you living on income, day — and rented an apart- jumped to $247,682 (median a “housing path” to follow. ately solve the plight of the from your investments? ment in Courtenay, where $214,000); and by 2003, that They might start out renting a very poor on Salt Spring. Are they tax efficient? Dominic found work. Within number sky-rocketted to place, then look at buying a “This is housing for many Call a trusted local Professional a few weeks they discovered a $355,000 (median $301,000). condo or a townhouse and of us 10 years ago. We have to house they wanted to buy. The This translates into a 43.6 eventually move into the get to the place where we SECURITIES INC. four-bedroom, 2,000-square- per cent increase in the price housing market. understand the land trust (con- Martin J. Hoogerdyk foot home cost $135,000. of an average home between Seniors on Salt Spring also cept) is for us, for our kids — Certified “It’s on a city lot,” Brie 2001 and 2003 (40.65 per have a housing path: they can people who aren’t getting to Financial Planner says, “But there’s a yard with cent hike in median cost); and sell a house here, move into partake in that which our par- 537-1730 room for the kids to play. I a 58.31 per cent increase Brinkworthy or ents took for granted.” GRACE POINT SQUARE miss the nature and trees on between 1998 and 2003 (a Meadowbrook, or buy a It is for people like Brie (across from Bank of Montreal) [email protected] Salt Spring — it’s such a 56.36 per cent jump in the townhouse or condo. Then and Dominic, she stresses: magical place — but those median price). follows Greenwoods and the people for whom the island are the things you trade.” What does this mean for extended care unit at Lady has become unattainable. Brie is able to stay home home-buyers? Minto Hospital. Next week: renting, com- with her kids and the couple To purchase an average “There is a path,” Ramsey muting and land trusts. APC RECOMMENDATIONS From Page 1

Cottages could also be run still to be discussed.” “We’ll probably take at She said dealing with as an STVR if the homeown- A group of islanders has least a month to figure out “hype” about stand-alone er lived in the primary resi- congratulated the APC on its what we want to do,” said vacation homes had been dence on the same property, February 10 decision in a Lineger. “I’m hoping we frustrating to date. with rule changes that would Driftwood advertisement this have a clear indication of “The big big issue is for give them home-based busi- week. where we are going so people those of us who have been ness status akin to B&Bs. “We thank the APC for [whose operations] will con- doing stand-alone vacation APC members needed a 6- upholding our values and tinue to be illegal will be able rentals. It’s extremely frus- 3 vote to reject STVR use of protecting our community, to shut down.” trating that the hype that is Introducing "The Scroll Arm Mannerly Chair" homes or cottages which and we expect the trustees to Lineger said islanders want out there right now — about have no on-site supervision. do the same,” they state. certainty around bylaw wild parties and excessive Shown in Beaconhill Fabric Enforcement of that rule Trustee Kimberly Lineger enforcement in time for the water use — the water use Manufactured on-site at Gabriel Ross would discourage purchase said the APC’s final recom- summer tourist season. just does not make sense . . . . of Salt Spring properties by mendations are due before Arlene Dashwood, who There are errors in what they off-islanders intending to the March 25 local Trust chairs the Association of are reporting.” operate STVRs. committee meeting, and she Short-term Vacation Rentals Dashwood said she has tried to determine people’s FURNITURE LIGHTING HOME ACCESSORIES BED LINENS APC chair Sally John expects some time will be set (ASTAR), was pleased with notes, however, “The issue of aside that day for public dis- APC recommendations for fears about STVRs and 589 A Bay Street in Victoria whether to allow rental of an cussion before she and legalizing some STVR use found two basic notions. “One is that they wish it Phone 250-384-2554 / www.gabrielross.ca STVR with an on-site and trustee Eric Booth deliberate and not surprised at the direc- possibly hired manager is on the topic. tion against the rest. could be limited to people here on the island . . . . They are against foreign owner- ship. They support the local people, in other words. “The other concern I heard is mostly about the future. I think this is a real concern. People say they don’t want this to get out of hand. I would agree. We don’t want it to get out of hand.” Instituting effective regula- tions and determining the number and types of tourism beds the community can handle would take care of concerns, she said. Dashwood also said that while the Trust has heard from many opponents of legalized vacation rental use, some 225 signatures have also been gathered on an ASTAR petition. “We know we have good support but we know people have been scared off.” The APC conclusions are only “recommendations” to the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee (LTC), which makes the final decision on what changes, if any, will be made to current bylaws, where STVR use is currently not legal. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 5 Appeal of Sablefin waste permit begins on March 1

Groups opposed to the Bywater. of the applicant.” sablefin hatchery at Walker Interested individuals are In other bureaucratic devel- Hook are gearing up for a welcome to attend the hear- opments related to the hatch- provincial Environmental ing, said Bywater, with a ery, the company has requested Appeal Board hearing set to schedule made public as soon an amendment to its original begin March 1 in Victoria. as details are finalized. archaeological site alteration The panel will hear argu- A separate application to permit in order to install four ments and submissions from stay the waste management more injection wells and First Nations, citizens and permit approval was denied trenches near the existing four commercial sablefish groups, by the Environmental Appeal where Penelakut ancestral provincial and federal govern- Board in a January 29 deci- remains were found last sum- ment agencies and Sablefin sion issued by board chair mer. Hatcheries Ltd. Alan Andison. The Penelakut First Nation An appeal of the permit that The board stated the appli- has until March 1 to provide allows Sablefin to discharge cant had “not established that input on the proposal to the effluent from the fish hatchery the discharge will cause Ministry of Sustainable MOCK EMERGENCY: Coast guard auxiliary members, cameraman Jubal into two injection wells on the irreparable harm to human Resource Management, Hume and local police and ambulance crews create a mock rescue for a boating Walker Hook tombolo was health or the environment if a which deals with archaeologi- safety film in Ganges last week. Photo by Derrick Lundy filed by Myrus James on stay is denied,” nor provided cal issues. behalf of the Penelakut First evidence that the Penelakut Nation Elders; Donna Martin, Elders would suffer “irrepara- PAID ADVERTISEMENT on behalf of the Salt Spring ble harm” if the stay request Island Residents for was denied. Responsible Land Use; and It agreed that Sablefin A Decision Against Vacation Rentals Eric Wickham, who is execu- Hatcheries Ltd. “will suffer tive director of the Canadian financial losses if a stay is Sablefish Association. granted” and concluded “the The hearing is expected to potential harm to the interests take a few weeks, said SSIR- of Sablefin outweighs any THANK YOU, APC RLU representative Sharon potential harm to the interests On Tuesday, February 10, the members of the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) voted decisively to recommend against the legalization of commercial Lock-out averted vacation rental homes.We thank them for their serious and thoughtful deliberations Community social ser- Community social ser- on this crucial community issue. vices workers around the vices workers provide a province reached a tentative wide range of services agreement with their including counselling and In voting to uphold the existing Official Community Plan (OCP) and land use bylaw, employers Monday. assistance to people with which prohibit short-term tourist accommodation in residential neighbourhoods, “With the support and sol- physical, emotional or devel- idarity of our members, who opmental disabilities. the APC followed in the footsteps of every single review of this issue going back 30 were under threat of a lock- out, we were able to achieve years. The island’s original community plan approved in 1974 decided against an agreement that protects jobs and ensures stability for Balancing Ki them. So did the Housing and Accommodation Task Force of 1993-94, the current both workers and clients,” OCP approved in 1998, and Land Use By-Law 355, passed in 2001. said Chris Anderson, spokesperson for the Union Shiatsu The APC has also recommended that island home-owners be able to legally rent Bargaining Association. Some 15,000 employees, Therapy out their principal residences occasionally when they go on holiday. The APC along with numerous clients, were affected by negotia- Therapeutic and hasn’t finalized its discussions on other issues and details, but their decision tions between 13 unions and 217 employers. preventative against commercial vacation rental homes is clear. The Community Social Acupressure Services Employers Energy Work Now it is time to put this issue behind us. The trustees promised a review of this Association (CSSEA), issue, and we have had a lengthy public process that heard from hundreds of opened negotiations with an Reiki initial demand to claw back islanders. It is incumbent upon Trustees Kimberly Lineger and Eric Booth to accept $70 million from workers, Anderson said. the recommendations of the APC and to move forward to implement them. The tentative two-year agreement expires March 31, We thank the APC for upholding our values and protecting our community, and we 2006. Further details will be released after union mem- expect the trustees to do the same. bers have voted on the offer. The parties have agreed to Maggie Schubart Bob Borbas Jim Sharp Nicholas Gilbert Sandra Harrison submit any outstanding non- • Gift certificates • Bob Wild Dawn Luker Janice McLean Dale Drever Karen Hawbolt monetary issues to a media- • Home visits • Pat O'Neill Harry Burton Melynda Okulitch Marg Simons Ron Hawkins tor for binding recommenda- Meriel Cammell RST John Myers Doug Macdonald Eileen Wttewaall Richard Weatherall Kim Hendress tions. Pat Massy Charles Breth Andrea Rankin Jill Willmott 653-0075 Terry Bolton Marion Pape Alex Faster Karen Pedersen Lynn Peebles Sam Tarasoff Jan McPhail Kit Stevens Maggie Ziegler Patti Whittaker Kristin Peebles Garth Hendren J. J. 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Ann King Jamie Alexander Carol Grier Nancy Braithwaite Grant Wickland Pam Miskey Juliette Laing John Wiebe Nicola Wheston Dorothy Drubek Sam Lightman Murray Reiss Victoria Olchowecki Maureen Milburn Peter Levitt Mark Meredith Vicky Hodson Uri Cogan Art Rumsey Sherri Berkowitz Sue Earle Schubart’s inspired siting and home evokes a feeling of total Susan Evans Bev Bolton Audrey Wild Eileen Botham Peter Lazenby privacy, overlooking islands, sea and mountain ranges. This meticulously Ann Richardson Darlene Drever Bob Stuart Gerry Sharp Maxine Leichter cared for architectual gem provides comfortable spaces for living and Susan Berlin Donna Taylor Betty Kirk James Watt Roy Brewer entertaining for you and your guests. Occupying .87 of an acre, principally Rosemary Wallbank Alan Kirk David Kirwin Joan Myers Mike Larmour in a natural state, balance in perennial gardens. $585,000 Ted Harrison Bill Sigurgeirson Carolyn Campbell Norah Lloyd Richard Kerr Ruth Tarasoff David Borrowman David Whittlesey Rick Laing Neil Whittaker Call Henri Procter 537-5515 Roberta Temmel Doreen Hewitt Kay Mowbray Sue Macdonald Susan Carter Peter Haase Ellie Thorburn Neil Buchan Wendy Wickland Scott Burbidge Pat Barclay Christine Torgrimson Karen Reiss Mort Ransen Phil Vernon Peter Lake Dick Grier John Woodward Peter Ommundsen Tim Collins Bea Brewer Art Simons Carolyn Gibson Karen Clark Tony Barclay SALT SPRING REALTY Bev Byron Annie Palovcik Harold Page Olga Virly George Ehring #1101-115 Fulford Ganges Rd Channel Ridge Elizabeth Hengstler Jacquie Byron Karen J. Hudson Salt Spring Is., B.C. V8K 2T9 Maureen Moore Owners’ Association John Munro Cheryl Wiebe Mary Rowles Tom Gossett www.saltspringrealty.com Ellen Karpinski David Bolton Frank Moore Sue Hiscocks 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Win / Win Situation Critical Illness Insurance Waste group churns out chipper plans - Pay your premiums - Term coverage By MITCHELL SHERRIN “If you their concerns on February nicely. If we can encourage - Stay healthy Staff Writer allow it at 5. people to chip material and one transfer “It seemed to me that a that material could be used - Your premiums are returned Islanders could hear more buzz about locating station, lot of neighbours couldn’t for composting our liquid Call for details wood chippers at waste- unless you get past the legalization of waste, we’re recycling it Mafalda transfer stations after a Salt rewrite the the transfer station in the then.” Hoogerdyk Spring Island Solid Waste bylaws, first place.” The composting plan Insurance Broker Advisory Committee you’d have Given that the Trust has would also save shipping 537-1730 across from Bank of Montreal (SSISWAC) meeting to allow it already made a land-use costs from trucking liquid Friday. at the other Holman, decision, the next step is to waste off island, he said. “We got a legal opinion ones.” CRD director properly regulate waste- Holman expects a por- Does Simon know from a lawyer about chip- The chipper decision transfer stations, he said. tion of Friday’s meeting ping on a waste-transfer could be a difficult blow As one component of the will be held in camera who the masked site, and our legal opinion for Lee Road residents regulatory process, because it pertains to con- is ‘yes, that is something after the CRD recently SSISWAC will discuss tracts on private land, but door skin man is? you can do,’ although the approved a contentious appropriate sites for wood- SSISWAC will involve the wording is a bit fuzzy,” waste-transfer licence for waste chipping on the public in the decision-mak- said Capital Regional Laurie’s Recycling and island. ing process, he said. District director and Waste Service. “One of the priorities for “It will go public with SSISWAC member Gary “To have a big ‘tub- the solid-waste committee either a recommendation it Holman. grinder’ up at Laurie on Salt Spring is to look at wants feedback on, or it Once chipping was ruled Hedger’s place would not alternatives to burning.” will go public and get input For new skin on your car come and see a legal activity at the Salt go down too well with the SSISWAC is also consid- before it makes a recom- Spring Garbage Services neighbours there,” Holman ering a pilot project for mendation on possible waste-transfer station on said. composting liquid waste at chipping sites.” Blackburn Road, the door Lee Road residents met Burgoyne Bay that could The solid waste commit- was opened for other with Holman, CRD staff, use chipped wood waste. tee will meet at the CRD waste-transfer stations, Island Trust planners and “Those two things could building inspection office 115 DESMOND CRES. 537-2513 Holman said. elected trustees to share potentially dovetail quite at 10:15 a.m., February 20. We are qualified to do your job fully guaranteed Blue boxes jeopardize depot By MITCHELL SHERRIN much you’re going to get.” about the program they want Staff Writer But along with determin- to pursue.” ISLANDS TRUST Blue boxes could sprout ing funding, the Capital The CRD will also meet GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE around island roadsides next Regional District (CRD) with solid waste advisory year pending decisions at will also investigate the fea- committees on the southern NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING upcoming solid-waste advi- sibility of expanding the Gulf Islands to discuss recy- Blue Box program, he said. cling options, Craveiro said. NOTICE is hereby given that Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will hold a sory committee meetings. “It’s come up year after “If in fact the group did public hearing on the following proposed bylaws: “Every time our contract comes up they want to look year.” recommend we move to a • Bylaw No. 158 – cited as "Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, at all the different options. I The Salt Spring Island Blue Box system or issue 1995, Amendment No. 2, 2003”; guess they’re obliged to give Solid Waste Advisory tenders for the contract for Committee (SSISWAC) will recycling even at the depot, • Bylaw No. 159 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Amendment the (CRD) environment have to consider those fac- this would have to be well in No. 2, 2003”; committee and the board reasons why we’re not the tors when making a decision place before May 2005,” for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust same as the rest of the about the Blue-Box pro- said CRD regional director Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at 12:30 p.m., region,” said Salt Spring gram, he said. and SSISWAC member Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at the South Island Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Recycling Depot manager “Personally, I don’t think Gary Holman. Bay Road, Galiano Island. Peter Grant. it works on the island.” SSISWAC members will The recycling depot is look at a CRD discussion At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is The viability of the local affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to recycling depot would be operated by the Salt Spring paper that presents various be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the pro- threatened by a competing Community Services options for delivering recy- posed bylaws. Blue Box program, he said. Society and funded through cling services. “Basically, if we have a CRD service fee based on “We haven’t even Bylaw No. 158 – cited as "Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, Blue Box curbside collec- the per-household service in broached the discussion yet 1995, Amendment No. 2, 2003 tion, what’s the point of hav- Victoria. The depot also other than just giving com- In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 158 is to amend, add or ing a depot? And so at that receives a per-tonnage mittee members a copy of substitute various policies and objectives and provide some new definitions in Schedule point what do you do with diversion credit to make up the paper,” Holman said. “A” that relate to Land Transportation. New objectives are proposed and policies are your tires and drywalling, for transportation costs, The local recycling depot included that guide the development of a future road network for Galiano Island, and batteries and scrap metal Grant said. opened in 1995 after guide the development of land until public road access becomes available. A new map and all that other stuff?” “It’s board policy that we islanders requested exclu- Schedule “C” is attached to the bylaw that outlines the location of proposed roads and The recycling-depot con- provide the same level of sion from a contract offering emergency access and associated road tract is valid until May 2005 service throughout the curbside and drop-box ser- standards as well as existing roads and road standards. and there’s still an option for region,” said CRD assistant vices throughout the region. Bylaw No. 159 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, another year, Grant noted. solid waste manager John Ron’s Disposal Inc. Amendment No. 2, 2003 “They’ve put out the Craveiro. (RDI), a company that In general terms, the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 159 is to amend the text by tenders in Victoria and He expects recycling recently purchased the local adding, amending and substituting various subsections related to highway access, once that gets decided, options will be discussed at Island Garbage Express associated subdivision, road standards and by adding new definitions. A new Schedule then they come to Salt the SSISWAC meeting on (IGE) pick-up service, cur- “D” titled “Road Standards” is added to provide a definition of standards for various road Spring and say, ‘This is March 20. rently holds the Blue Box classifications. how much it’s costing us “The advisory committee contract for Saanich and in Victoria, so this is how will make recommendations Sidney. A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Trust Committee in respect of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, A Travelling excluding statutory holidays, commencing February 11, 2004. Waldorf on Saltspring presents… For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the Local asseuse Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Guest Speaker: Olaf Lampson M Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencing February 11, 2004 and can also be Mobile Massage viewed on the World Wide Web at the following URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca and “The Healing Value of Waldorf Education in Our Time” Therapy selecting Island Governments / Galiano Island / Bylaws / Proposed. is now available. Written submissions may be delivered to: Lucia Gabber RMT, 1. the office of the Islands Trust by mail at the #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. a registered V8R 1H8, or by Fax (250) 405-5155, prior to 4:30 p.m., February 24, 2004; massage therapist, 2. after 4:30 p.m., February 24, 2004 to the Trust Committee at the Public Hearing at is offering 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2004. relaxation or All applications are available for review by the public. Written comments made in treatment oriented response to this notice will also be available for public review. massages Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Office, The Art of Education exclusively in the Planner, at (250) 405-5158 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. privacy and comfort of your NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL INFORMATION EVENING TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. home. Thursday, February 26th at 7:30p.m. Kathy Jones To book your Deputy Secretary At: 120 Stark Road Tel.537-5804 session call: 537-6158 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 7 Ferry mayday hails few rescuers By MITCHELL SHERRIN increase costs, he said. share of the Swartz Bay ter- impending changes to the Staff Writer “One only needs to look at minal upgrade, he said. ferry system. Only 15 islanders Europe and the cross- “How do we pay for the “The important thing peo- answered a distress call to Channel ferry services to see estimated $2 billion required ple need to take from here is Save Our Ferries in a com- that competition does not to upgrade infrastructure?” the petition and open letters munity forum held at the necessarily mean inexpen- asked Dow. to the MLAs. What we have Harbour House Hotel on sive fares.” Gray also shared results to do is push the petition for- Monday. A major thrust of Bill 18 from a January Ipsos Reid ward and get some heat “Anyone who wants to will see individual routes poll that illustrates province- under the feet of govern- tell me that B.C. Ferries is become self-sustaining wide support for a govern- ment,” Gray said. not going to be hacked up is under a user-pay model with ment-funded ferry service. “If you care about this living in a delusion,” said a dramatic impact on coastal “Some questions illustrate vital transportation service, Save Our Ferries organizer communities as soon as that the government does not get involved before it is too David Gray. 2008, said ferry worker and always do what we think it late to effect change.” “Are you interested in a economics presenter Gregg should do.” While few islanders shopping experience or a Dow. In one example, 93 per attended the Save Our safe, reliable, affordable “Can your community cent of respondents agreed Ferries meeting on Salt BIODIESEL ON TAP: Robin Annschild gives a ferry service? This is the support your ferry service that B.C. Ferries and inland Spring, 35 gathered on biodiesel demonstration at the Our Island, Our Coquihalla of the coast. under the Coastal Ferry Act ferries are an integral part of Galiano Island and over 40 World film festival, held last weekend at Gulf Defend it or lose it.” now?” the provincial highway sys- met on the Pender Islands The ferry worker and pre- Current tariffs would need tem. for similar meetings last Islands Secondary School. Photo by Derrick Lundy senter urged the small clutch to double to break-even on “If we commissioned a week. of island residents to learn routes travelling to Salt poll today questioning “It seems that small busi- more about the Coastal Spring, Dow estimated. whether the public felt that nesses on the island should TUESDAYS Ferry Act (Bill 18) and Island routes are currently the transformation of B.C. be very concerned,” said Salt Spring 10% OFF implications of ferry privati- cross-subsidized by main- Ferries was complete, the islander George Ehring. Medical MANY zation. land routes to the tune of vast majority of respondents He noted that the user-pay ITEMS “What we have with the approximately $7 per pas- would likely say it was. We system could set up a self- Supply Coastal Ferry Act is some- senger round-trip on Fulford are here to tell you that it is destructive cycle. Free Coffee on Tuesdays thing completely different, crossings, $3 on Vesuvius not.” “So they increase fares, something designed to dis- round-trips and $15 on Long Gray balked about recent which will decrease passen- mantle our ferry service, Harbour round-trips. comments by Transportation gers, which will increase with the stated goal being Those subsidies do not Minister Kevin Falcon, who fares again.” total deregulation when suf- include capital expenses and scoffed over poll results after Liz Turner observed that, ficient competition exists.” administration costs each 80 per cent of respondents in the interests of consistent The complex vagaries of route would need to absorb, said the government was not implementation, a user-fee ON THE LEVEL? Bill 18 received little or no he said. given a mandate to privatize should be imposed on the • New Basements opposition from the public “The cost of building new B.C. Ferries or B.C. Hydro. new highway to Whistler. when it passed into law on infrastructure will move to “When the minister says “Who will want to buy Step • Old Basements April 1, 2003, he said. the customer as B.C. Ferries that the poll is laughable and property here?” asked Susan Repaired “People do not necessari- moves to a user-pay struc- that he’s got a 77-seat man- Huber. Into • Houses Lifted & ly have the time to digest the ture.” date, that tells me we live in “A lot of people say, ‘I Spring! Repaired intent of legislation such as For example, B.C. Ferries a dictatorship.” don’t care. I don’t use the this, and obvious changes to receives an annual service Along with fellow ferry ferries.’ But every time you KEN’S the service had not yet fee of $5 million for the workers Dow and Dan buy gas or groceries on the Open 9:30-4:30 Mon-Fri CONTRACTING occurred.” Fulford route, but that route Clements, Gray will be trav- island, those items have to in our new location But Bill 18 and the conse- will need to pay $1.28 mil- elling to 16 communities be brought here by ferry,” 125 Knott Place Ken French quent privatization of B.C. lion in corporate expenses over the next few weeks to noted local ferry worker Off Rainbow Road 537-9942 Ferries will soon lead to annually and a $7.6-million spread the word about Kerry Butler. 537-1990 537-7180 irreversible changes that will likely diminish service and Quarry permit on agenda Stewart Road area resi- dents are ready to argue against the local Trust com- mittee granting a soil removal permit application for a lot that’s been the sub- ject of Trust bylaw investi- gation. Joyce Campbell of the Stewart Road Residents Association (SRRA) said Salt Spring Rock Products’ If your RRSP is not with us, you could be Larry Bader, who owns Lot 22 on Jennifer Way, has made an application that looking for love in all the wrong places. will be considered at the February 25 local Trust committee meeting. At Island Savings, we believe in the power of personal relationships. And because we believe that one good thing leads to another, with Activities on the property So we’re always looking for ways to renew old acquaintances and every contribution to an Island Savings RRSP, we’ll make a — which is not the same parcel Bader has requested a make new ones. RRSP season is a great time to do just that. contribution to the Vancouver Island Cancer Lodge. mines ministry gravel mine permit for — have been Bring your RRSP home to Island Savings and you’ll be working with RRSPs are a great way to save for retirement and reduce income looked into by Trust bylaw a professional dedicated to looking at your financial big picture. tax. So, this year, don’t leave your future in the hands of a stranger, investigations officer George Leukefeld, previous Someone who can balance and diversify your portfolio. More than bring it home to Island Savings. LTC meetings heard. that, someone who cares. SRRA will address the meeting as a delegation, said Campbell. “It will be an interesting meeting because there are a lot of questions they have to answer,” she said. It runs next Wednesday at Lions Hall beginning at 3 p.m., opening with a town hall session. Salt Spring Local Trust

Committee regular monthly BRENTWOOD CEDAR CHEMAINUS COBBLE HILL DUNCAN LADYSMITH MILL BAY SALT SPRING SHAWNIGAN VICTORIA meetings have now been 544-4041 722-7073 246-3273 743-7335 746-4171 245-0456 743-5534 537-5587 743-5395 385-4476 changed to the last Wednesday of each month, with a 3 p.m. start time. 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Martin needs real truth serum Canadians’ cynicism meters went ballistic last week when the Quebec sponsorship scandal began spiralling out of control. And it shows no signs of abating. When the Human Resources Development Canada billion-dollar boondoggle became news in 2000, the voting public must have thought they had heard everything — but they were mistaken. A measurable formula seems to be at work: too much power amid a huge pool of money inevitably leads to abuse. The same result occurs in the private or public sector, but it’s particularly dis- tressing when government funds are involved and public trust is mauled and marred. Prime Minister Paul Martin has put his brand new job on the line by declaring he will resign if an inquiry determines he knew something about the misappropriated funds. While it seems impossible Martin could not have some knowledge of the looming troubles, we prefer he be proven a truthful man so that some faith in government can be preserved. Whenever Martin opens his mouth, he should remember that trying to give Quebeckers a rosier-than-real picture using a whack of Ottawa gold was what ignited the current scandal in the first place. Any act born from a disingenuous premise is doomed to fail, and that’s what has happened on a mammoth scale this time. Martin must take serious measures to ensure this kind of misap- propriation does not occur again: not public relations firm-crafted gobbledegook, but iron-clad, double-checking procedures not easi- ly undone by future governments and bureaucrats. Because it doesn’t matter which political party is in power. They all have friends to reward, access to too much money without enough control on where it’s going or ways to account for where it went. All political parties also have a naive belief that no matter what kind of tale they spin, the public will buy it if the packaging is right. Indoor pool wanted, needed and financially feasible By STEVE PETERSON helpful women at CRD Finance, I But given PARC’s claim in that But alas we’ve elected not to As pointed out in recent discovered that a $50 tax hike per same survey that Shelby Pool cost elect our park commissioners. Driftwood articles and letters, VIEW household would provide PARC $47,661 to operate and generated Everyone knows pools lose PARC continues to proceed with with an additional $312,500 annu- $46,712 in revenue, perhaps we money. But sustainable communi- plans for another outdoor plastic POINT ally. Despite the survey results, if shouldn’t totally rely on the accu- ties require community centres pool. only five per cent of us used the racy of this data. focussing on community health. Our non-elected PARC com- increases to pay for it. pool twice a week for 48 weeks If I were running for re-election, By solving one big problem, often missioners must feel confident The report states: “No other sin- and paid only $3 a visit, that I’d be passing out shovels. many smaller ones solve them- they can withstand the opposition. gle facility has a majority of the would generate another $144,000. Surprisingly, PARC is! selves. Given our Canadian apathy, per- sample both supporting it and will- Add to that PARC’s claim that it PARC operations manager Dave The merits of providing that haps they are right. ing to support tax increases to pay cost only $40,000 to operate Gibbon estimates the capital costs space for youth, adults and seniors In January 1998, PARC issued for it.” Shelby Pool last summer and we for the new indoor tennis courts at a are well-documented. Even the survey results indicating 82 per The second survey just complet- arrive at a figure of $496,500 in paltry $800,000 to $900,000 and smaller region of Houston, B.C. is cent of us would likely make use ed again by PERC mirrors the annual sustainable funding. PARC assures us the facility will be proceeding with plans to build a of a new pool. Sixty-three percent first, with 85 per cent indicating a Incidentally, data compiled by the self-supporting. I hope PARC has four-lane indoor pool complete identified an indoor pool as a new pool is needed but now with British Columbia Recreation and re-checked its math because in the with a leisure pool, hot tub, sauna needed space. 83 per cent favouring an indoor Parks Aquatics Facilities Survey 1998 survey, indoor courts ranked and fitness studio, all for $467,000 When Professional pool. A full 78 per cent of us are four years ago suggests admissions 17th out of 17 PARC-identified pri- in annual operating costs. Environmental Recreational willing to up our taxes to $50 to alone would generate in excess of orities for new facility development It’s not all about money is it? Consulting (PERC) cross-refer- meet this goal; 54 per cent are 30 per cent of the operating costs, with the support of only two per The writer has lived on Salt enced the tax support question with willing to go further. Looks like a ignoring revenues from aquatic pro- cent of our community. Now if that Spring for six years and researched the spaces needed question, 58 per referendum winner to me. grams, pool rentals, merchandise isn’t the tail wagging the dog I indoor pool options throughout that cent supported a new pool and tax Having spoken with two most sales and locker rentals. don’t know what is. time.

“I know nothing.” Sergeant Chretien probably chose Schultz; pleasant, incompetent Denmark because Gagliano’s guard at Stalag 13, on the TV Remember ‘Hogan’s Heroes’? stink wouldn’t be noticed.) show Hogan’s Heroes In October 2000, former Referring to the biggest Quebec. never done. In one case, Public signs at racetracks, no ads any- Auditor General Denis political scandal in Canada What’ s Works signed a $330,000 con- where, not even a horse named Deshotel wrote in his annual in 50 years, Prime Minister worse, of tract with a company called “Si Biscuit.” report that ongoing major Paul Martin-Schultz says he the 250 Groupaction to develop a com- Back to our prime minister problems existed with the knew nothing. “Oh, there million ISLE SAY! munications strategy for the and what he did or didn’t sponsorship program. were rumours,” says the bucks WITH JOHN POTTINGER gun control legislation. Though know. In April of 2000,the Department of Public Works According to him, areas that PM, “We all heard rumours, spent, 100 the company invoiced the gov- needed to be investigated but we had no facts.” million ernment for the full amount – conducted an audit of the pro- gram. That audit showed seri- included the fact that a small What a bunch of weak- went to “commissions.” ply issuing the cheques. One and was paid all of it – the band of powerful and unac- kneed, truth-dodging, Worse still, there were no company made an average of Auditor General was unable to ous ongoing problems includ- ing a “lack of probity and pru- countable Liberals were con- Quebec-sucking, Liberal crap. rules in place as to who got the $2,300 for each cheque it find even the tiniest piece of trolling the distribution of wrote. And that’s all the com- dence” as well as a widespread As Auditor General Sheila money. And there were no evidence to indicate that that failure to comply with regula- money. Fraser has reported, the gov- records kept of what the pany did to “earn” it. It the company ever produced a tions, policies and laws. Here’s my favourite: In ernment didn’t tell us the truth money was actually used for. received cheques from the thing. Not a pamphlet, not a In the fall of 2000, Globe 2002, the National Policy about the sponsorship pro- Of the limited number of government and then wrote page, not even a word. and Mail reporters Daniel Chairman of the Liberal party, gram. According to Ms. invoices found by the Auditor other cheques. (In most coun- I guess the feds decided Leblanc and Campbell Clark a guy named Maharaj Akaash, Fraser, the 1995 Quebec ref- General, many were phony. tries this is known as “money Groupaction’s work was satis- began uncovering more details wrote to Paul Martin asking erendum vote was so close It gets worse. In almost all laundering.”) factory (must have been about stinky things going on at him to look into the sponsor- the Liberals decided they cases, the money was not The Auditor General found because they couldn’t find any Public Works. As they started ship program mess. Martin needed to “raise (the govern- given directly to organizations that in many cases these com- mistakes in it) because they to gather more details about the declined. It’s insulting for him ment’s) profile in Quebec.” that asked for it, but was given panies distributed funds to then issued the company source of the rot, they pub- to now say he knew nothing. It Though the feds “sold” the to a handful of companies “sub-contractors” who had the another contract for $465,000 lished article after article out- would be more honest of him program as a Canada-wide ini- controlled by Liberal support- same address and fax number to sponsor some horse races in lining the sponsorship scam. to say he wasn’t the Prime tiative, it wasn’t promoted ers. Those companies in turn as their own, and then collected Quebec. Same story: As a result of their work, Minister at the time, Chretien anywhere but Quebec. Of the issued cheques (or not) to the a commission on paying out Groupaction invoiced the full Minister Alfonso Gagliano was was. And Finance Minister $250 million spent on almost events or organizations that the money. It gets worse still. amount and was paid. To this forced to step down. He was Martin-Schultz was simply 2,000 separate “events” (many had applied. In all cases these Some of the largest amounts day, no one has been able to quickly shipped off to following orders. of which never took place), all “front” companies received paid out to these front compa- provide any evidence of what Denmark as ambassador. (You Next week: How this scan- but a fistful of loonies went to truckloads of money for sim- nies were for work that was the “sponsorship” meant. No know the old saying – Jean dal affects Salt Spring Island GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY18, 2004 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: How would you choose to misspend tax dollars if you were in government?

Joan Guido Lincoln Fedoriuk Shannon Wyler and Audrey Reynolds Lance Wright (Vancouver) I’d buy myself a house and Wendy Poer I would just give it all to the I’d buy a “honkin’ big” I’d spend it on finding a maybe a summer home on Flowers! hospitals. boat. That’s ridiculous what politician who didn’t mis- Hornby Island. I’d also they did. The ironic part is it spend my tax dollars. buy my mom a new car. all stayed in Quebec.

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ministry and the company. week. It was amusing and If we don’t have an infras- community for ideas regard- Rhetoric Mr. McKendrick refers to poignant. It did, however, tructure (it can be quite ing ArtSpring’s programs Huge effort In response to Don What is ArtSpring? government regulations and bounce some fears into the basic) for a diverse, happy and services. McKendrick’s February 11 In addition to being a standards in place to operate front of my mind: community, I fear the island Similarly, we ask our hun- venue for a wide diversity of opinion piece in the and stay in business. These Salt Spring is already “the will become exclusively a dred or so volunteers to offer Driftwood: concerts, it is an art gallery, a “regulations and standards” ‘burbs.” It has a population rich suburb, with shipped-in recommendations. place to hold meetings and, “However, it’s vital that for air emissions were writ- of over 10,000. It is slated to labour. No place for families Last week, both local our discussions be grounded have a population in excess generally speaking, a place ten in 1976 for reporting of or youth, no heart and no papers carried suggestions to promote the arts. in facts and that rhetoric only TWO substances — of 20,000 within a decade or life. The whole island would regarding our request for designed to heighten public so. This is a truly horrible Because we have more total reduced sulphur and be a theme park. direct funding to the arts by than competent professional alarm does not merely act as particulate matter. That is it. thought, but it is happening. Think of it — double the local taxpayers. a barrier to informed opinion Look around you, read the management and the unpaid This is their permit to “pol- population (again!). Who are In a letter to the services of a group of knowl- about the issue at hand and lute,” and not hard to beat. paper. these people going to be? We Driftwood, a visual artist our business in general.” I’m afraid the issue no edgeable volunteers, we have The impact of the mill on need them to be givers and who has displayed his work managed to bring a wide Mr. McKendrick said, “It our health and environment longer is how to prevent not just takers. People who at ArtSpring in the past year is vital that our discussions development, but rather how variety of talent to the island. is immense. There is no time will want to make their lives advocates public damage by The admission to these be grounded in facts” and for “rhetoric,” that is why we to manage it. I see a future here and cherish and pre- suggesting arson and insur- that is why the Crofton for those of us who care events has been minimal, want the company to take serve what beauty and com- ance fraud as alternatives to much less than we would Airshed Citizens group, a about the island if we can responsibility for its corpo- munity spirit we still have. the proposed tax. pay in the city. How very public working group, is rate actions that affect our hang onto a diversity and We have to take some kind In the Village Views, the spending a considerable fortunate we are! air, our land, our water, our vibrancy in our community. of control, or else we all get publisher suggests that we Why, then, is it surprising amount of energy to bring livelihoods, our health. For this we need necessities on our ponies and ride into might have his support if we the facts to the table. that the counter-petitioning No more spin Norske clan, and basic amenities for all. the toxic sunset over would just violate our legal process failed? Let us make Our best resource to please. Your energy is best Clean water, agriculture, Crofton. responsibilities to our mem- inform the public openly of a huge effort to turn out and expended learning how to affordable housing, simple It’s not the ‘70s anymore, bers and the community, our vote YES on the referendum our research is through our operate a business in the 21st leisure and recreation facili- more’s the pity. organization’s bylaws and website, www.croftonair.org. on March 20. We must century. ties (yes, I include an indoor RICHARD STEEL, the province’s Society Act. rethink our priorities and, Our handout at the public PATTI BAUER, pool, but understand your Isle View Drive Thoughtful voters will not for one second, place in meeting explored the reasons Salt Spring point of where does that understand why we politely jeopardy the valuable asset for great concern, and this end), and even a modest We decline decline. that is ArtSpring. Our board members and was based on extensive Amenities transport system so that peo- NORBERT SCHLENKER, EILEEN STUBBE, I enjoyed Brenda Guiled’s staff are encouraged to listen review with independent sci- ple don’t have to “drive, President, Island Arts Scott Point Drive entists, industrial experts, the Springboard column last carefully to members of the Centre Society drive, drive.” MORE LETTERS 10 Higher taxes leave bad taste, and it isn’t the chlorine The westcoast $150 to ensure the residents of the bowling alley. No, if a business Spring seeking financial assistance. think-tank Fraser Lasqueti Island stay comfortable in isn’t doing well, it has to adapt . . . They are listed below with a little Institute recently their yurts and geodesic domes. live within a budget, make changes. box beside them. If you would like released its annual PERSONALLY This is all good. Or die. to contribute $10 to one or more of stats on how the The last two items on the tax I love ArtSpring. Indeed, I con- these causes, please check the box typical Canadian is SPEAKING notice are a little troubling. The tributed both time and money to the and add the appropriate amount to making out finan- BY PETER VINCENT first one is entitled the “S.SPRING cause. But it really is time for your net tax bill. Thank you.” cially. PARK/REC.” The second goes ArtSpring to join the real world. We could have things like It seems British Columbians are man to drink, if he could afford it. under the title of “SALTSPRING “But it’s for the children!” they ArtSpring, the pool fund, afford- paying out 49.6 per cent of their The provincial government just PARK/REC.” I am not making this decry in their presentations. able housing, the Transition House, income in some sort of tax. Every implemented a three per cent up. I don’t know where these taxes Bullocks. and more, all with little boxes. dollar I make, some bureaucrat increase in liquor prices. are going, but clearly they are in a Do what the every other organi- Then it’s my choice, not something somewhere is raking back 50 cents. Show me the money. Where different category than the rest. zation does. I can’t walk into dictated to me. Coincidentally, the Fraser does all of my property tax money Policing, schools, hospitals, Thrifty’s without buying a raffle Personally, I would throw 10 Institute press release ran the same go? It’s all laid out there in the tax roads — all are essential services. ticket for a cord of wood or some- bucks toward the Transition House week that my water bill of $105.25 notice. Schools get a major chunk. But what of these two nebulous thing to send a sports team to for battered women before putting arrived in the mail, along with a let- I have no kids, and it took me 20 categories? Is it for Portlock Park Hawaii. I get my car washed the money into student acting ter on nice blue stationery inform- years to pay off my student loan, or the local parks? Great. Bring it whether it needs it or not when the workshops (oh, isn’t that $600 ing me that the cost of the water but I don’t have a problem with on. If it’s for ArtSpring or the virtu- kids set up beside GVM. I buy worth of school tax I pay enough?) coming out of my taps is going up putting other people’s kids through al pool, well, that leaves a bad taste, tickets for kayaks, wear poppies, And I would put 10 bucks toward and the “parcel tax” will be school. and it isn’t the chlorine. ribbons, drop dollars in fire hel- some bike pathways before funding bumped up to $357. There is something called the And now we are going to a refer- mets. I do all these things voluntari- another $11,000 study that con- In 2003, I paid about $600 for “Rural Tax,” which covers policing endum to add an ArtSpring tax to ly, with a smile, although occasion- firms most islanders think it would the privilege of flushing my toilet and roads. Again, no problem, even our already overloaded property tax ally the smile may appear to be be nice to have a pool. and drinking water that tastes like it though the police station is closed notice. What’s going on? I go to more of a wince. But to have it But that’s just personal. Pick came straight from the Portlock on weekends and occasionally I ArtSpring four or five times a year, mandated through taxation, that I your own obsession. But don’t dic- Park swimming pool. have to negotiate potholes the size pay my $15 to $20 a seat to see must pay to subsidize ArtSpring’s tate your obsession by way of a These little increases were pre- of Nova Scotia. something, if it isn’t sold out. operations? That’s not fair. mandatory tax. The taxation levels ceded by my tax assessment, which The fire department takes a hun- I am curious why ArtSpring You know what would be fair? in this country, in this province, in has gone up 25 per cent in two dred bucks. doesn’t operate like any other busi- At the bottom of every homeown- this town are obscenely high years. At the end of the day, I will We have the mysterious “AREA ness on Salt Spring. You don’t see er’s tax bill there would be a new already. be paying 25 per cent more in F CAPITAL REG.”, which takes a Moby’s looking for relief if it has a section that would start out with the If anyone asks me to bend over property taxes than two years ago. big bite for god knows what. bad month. Or Salt Spring Cinema. following phrase: “There are a any more, I’ll be forced to enroll in This would be enough to drive a The Islands Trust takes about Or the golf courses, yoga centres or number of organizations on Salt a yoga class. 10 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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ing to be associated with sent to Malawi to enable the the different programs. SAVE SPCA them? purchase of seeds and other People like Elaine and Krista 10% questions 2. Why have all the local necessary farm supplies for May of A Thousand Words, I have been an SPCA sup- people quit the CAC? AIDS widows so that they the Driftwood, Ken and 20% porter for years. Recent 3. When was the last can grow food crops to feed Shannon Tara of Ken Tara news about the huge mis- financial accounting of all their families. Excavating, Joanna Barrett 30% management of funds by the funds spent to run the local The World AIDS of Island Magic, Lois and Ed SPCA has led me to ask branch done? I don’t mean Committee did a terrific job Peterson of Gulf Islands questions about our local general figures provided in of organizing an energizing Septic, Meror Krayenhoff of 40% SPCA branch. recent mailing — but a day of awareness and action Terra Firma Builders, Island What I have learned is that detailed account of how each on December 1, and the peo- Savings Credit Union, there has been no “effective” dollar was spent and what ple of Salt Spring responded Ganges Village Market, 50% management of our branch debt is owed. in tangible ways. Pharmasave, Harvey and SAVE of the SPCA. Did those documents have We can make a difference Laura Moore of the Wine In the past our local evidence of local misman- to the lives of those living Cellar and McColl’s Shell. OR MORE branch was “managed” by a agement or spending? with HIV/AIDS. To donate These are just a few that SAVINGS TIL FEB 29 board of local volunteers. 4. Do we (our local to the Seeds for Malawi come to mind. There are THE HOUSEWARES STORE Now that group of people branch) own the cat and rab- Project, please make cheques many more close to their 10- OPEN SUNDAYS 9:30-5:00 have no control or authority bit shed buildings? If we split payable to the Salt Spring year anniversaries this year. over how our local branch is from the SPCA, would we Island Garden Club, with a I gave over to Debbie operated. They are called a have those buildings to use? “Seeds for Malawi” note. Wrate a very special position Community Advisory 5. Given that money is SUSAN EVANS, and my new job with Committee (CAC) and are tight — has any analysis Salt Spring Island Garden Welcome Wagon has only basically there to fundraise. been done on the feasibility Club made me appreciate even The overseeing of each of operating the spiffy new more how lucky I was that branch of the SPCA is left to SPCA van? How much is it Lucky Caron Carson offered me Re: Welcome Wagon on the BCSPCA — and they actually used and for what such an opportunity. Salt Spring. have been proven to be total- purpose? Perhaps volunteer We are lucky to live in Well, it has almost been ly incapable of management. vehicles could be used with such a generous, welcoming four months since I stopped At this point I have some subsidies for mileage and community. being the local Welcome questions before I decide to gas. MARLIE KELSEY, Wagon hostess and it has further support the SPCA. 6. Has anyone looked into Area manager, been an adjustment. Vancouver Island & Gulf 1. Given the current situa- splitting from the SPCA and I love my new job, but I Islands, Welcome Wagon tion of the SPCA — what forming our own non-profit miss being out and about our are the benefits of continu- group to aid cats and rabbits? community. What a great job Work bee Then this “new” group could My partner and I are the apply for it’s own gaming I had for all those years rep- Quality resenting local businesses volunteer caretakers of the grant and not be at the mercy Ruby Alton Nature Reserve, Doesn’t Cost... of the BCSPCA? and helping newcomers and new families adjust to their a property bequeathed to the 7. What are the “reserves” Islands Trust Fund five years ... it pays! mentioned in the Driftwood situations. During the time I was the ago. Fine cookware & accessories. article — who do they belong This beautiful place of her- Available at to, how much are they, and Welcome Wagon representa- tive I was fortunate to wel- itage gardens, public beach what are they being used for? and fruit orchards is in des- come over 500 newcomers I have read in other news- perate need of some TLC. and 150 babies to the com- papers scathing criticism of On Saturday, February 21 the SPCA by well-respected munity of Salt Spring. I had at 661 Isabella Point Road, animal groups. This criticism a cross-section of local busi- 140 Fulford Ganges from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., we goes far beyond general mis- nesses who provided me are hosting a volunteer work 537-5882 management of funds. with generous and interesting bee and invite everyone to Perhaps our local branch gifts and as a result I had a come spend an afternoon in needs to think “outside the basket that was consistently Ruby’s garden. The fruit box” in order to rescue the the eighth or ninth largest in trees need pruning, the gar- current situation. Canada for participation. dens need tending, the trails MORGAN SAVIN, When I went to my yearly need cleaning, the fences Announcement Vesuvius Bay Road conferences my basket was need mending and lots need the envy of the other hostess- burning. RE/MAX Salt Spring is happy to welcome the return of Ed Davis to Terrific job es on Vancouver Island. We will have hot cider our Salt Spring office sales staff. Ed’s real estate career started in The Salt Spring Island I want to thank all of the mulling and snacks by the 1981 here on Salt Spring Island. In 1990 he was the first Agent to Garden Club enthusiastically businesses for their support bonfire, so grab your tools thanks the Salt Spring World of the Welcome Wagon pro- and come gather with us to join my then new RE/MAX office. In 1991 Ed attained his Brokers AIDS Committee for donat- grams and in particular I help bring this beautiful license and during his tenure with RE/MAX established himself as ing $1,000 from the proceeds would like to express my sin- property to its full glory. a Waterfront and Island Specialist winning numerous sales of the World AIDS Day cere appreciation to those JILL LEBLANC, fundraisers to the Seeds for sponsors who have been with Fulford awards. Malawi Project. Welcome Wagon in our com- The full amount will be munity for over 10 years in MORE LETTERS 11 As a commercial pilot, with thousands of flying hours along the coast, and a resident of Salt Spring since 1972, Ed’s knowledge of the Islands is second to none. Ed’s wife Jean joined RE/MAX in 1994 and together they have been involved in the sale of 15 private University of Victoria islands and hundreds of property transactions on Salt Spring and the surrounding Islands. Working as a team, they offer their Buyers and Sellers 32 years of combined Real Estate experience, incor- on Salt Spring Island porating the latest in Internet technology. For the love of learning—no exams, no prerequisites! Ed invites his clients, friends, buyers and sellers to contact him for UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies is offering the following non-credit their Real Estate needs. courses on Saturdays in Ganges this spring. The instructor is Chris Mundigler, Jessie James, Broker/Owner archaeologist/anthropologist. The fee for each course is $80.25 including GST. RE/MAX Salt Spring Palaeoanthropology: Later Mediterranean Religions: The Journey of Us An Historical Approach Join this odyssey through millions of In this course we will investigate the years and countless generations of our mythology, mystery, and state religions of ancient family tree to discover who we Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman times and are and how we got here. Find out how how these earlier religions became the our story has been pieced together from antecedents of the major Western reli- fragments of bone, stone, and DNA. gions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course Code: ASSI303 2004S1 E01 Course Code: ASSI304 2004S1 E01 Date: Saturdays, March 6–April 3: Date: Saturdays, March 6–April 3: 131 Lower Ganges Rd 10 am–noon (5 sessions) 1–3 pm (5 sessions) Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T2 For details or to register, call Janet King, (250) 721-8827, e-mail [email protected], ph: 250-537-9977 or visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca and select the topic History & Ideas from the menu. Toll Free: 1-800-731-7131 www.remax-saltspring.bc.ca [email protected] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 11 Letters CAR & LIGHT TRUCK Name: WENDY BEATTY Magical TIRE SALE 537/538/653: 537 memories Occupation(s): Cappuccino I just wanted to say how I % HAVE YOU CHECKED purveyor at the market, nanny. remember the magical YOUR LIGHTS? Hobbies: Dancing, canoeing, Christmas pageant at HYDRAULIC ArtSpring a few years ago HOSE & OFF socializing and philosophizing. 30ALL INSTOCK ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES Home finished/unfinished: — a wondrous mix of FITTINGS islanders, music, costumes Taxes, installation & balancing extra There is always more to do. and sets and a full house! Favourite people: My lovely The plays, the HAROLD HARKEMA REPAIRS friends. Hystericals, the spring Automotive Repairs • Batteries & Tires Favourite read: Bachelor break programs for chil- 427 Fulford Ganges Rd. • 537-4559 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5 Brother’s Bed and Breakfast. dren, the classy classicals, the singalongs, the island Best thing about SSI: People choirs and dancers, the who say yes. artists venue, the talents Worst thing about SSI: from all over the world — People who say no. ours to revel in — and ours to support. Best place to kiss on SSI?: Behind this is backbreak- Anywhere the lips are. ing work by our board and DERRICK’S volunteers because they believe art can create a bet- ISLAND PICS ter world. Could we please ensure SCHOOL DISTRICT 64 - Gulf Islands this will continue? We all will be so enriched by LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM spending a few extra dollars Grade 6 entry - September 2004 to support ArtSpring. Just imagine what the $12,000 to $15,000 now needed for Students who are presently in Grade 5 RANTS the March 20 referendum ROSES could have done for our and families who are interested in island. French Immersion for grades 6-12 are & ANNE HUMPHRIES, invited to learn what the District birthday party at Extended life — may your crab trap Bay Ridge Place RANTS Care. Murray always be full! Apology Immersion program has to offer. To people who bring A rose for Russ Searle To my new and renewed wanted unleashed pitbulls to public who generously loaned me friends indeed who’ve In a February 4 article on French Immersion beaches, parks, etc. I think his van when I was stuck shown up for me with such the CRD’s waste transfer Information Metting certain types of dogs (and without wheels on the twin open arms and hearts during bylaw, you quoted CRD this is an unfortunate gener- Penders. a sore time. Bless you all: director Gary Holman as Monday, February 23, 2004 ality) should be required to Sally, Robert, Phil, Trena saying “except for a few be on a leash and that these Roses to Alf at the Fulford and Mardon. troublemakers” the CRD Saltspring Island Middle School Library owners should be properly Inn for his generous support garbage bylaw was working 7pm trained in dog discipline. It of the storage project at the This thank-you rose goes “reasonably well.” is a shame that these owners Fulford Hall. Much appreci- out to Bea for having a spe- At 5:30 p.m. on that day have ruined pitbulls’ reputa- ated, and a benefit for the cial birthday and instead of Mr. Holman called me to apologize for what he said School District # 64 tion. whole community. gift asked for donations of food for the food bank. about me in the paper. Again, on Thursday, (Gulf Islands) Rants to motorists who Roses to Scott Hylands, From the ladies at the food bank. February 5, at a meeting of drive with only one func- who is giving his theatrical Lee’s Hill residents with the KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION tioning headlight on dark, expertise to a group of mid- CRD/Trust, Holman re-iter- I would like to send a rose Any child who will be five (5) years of age on or before December hazardous roads. dle school students prepar- ated his apology. ing to present Alice at to Kevin Marks for painting I scanned your paper on 31, 2004 (born in 1999) should register for the 2004/2005 school Rants to the woman with ArtSpring in March. my school woodworking February 11 expecting a year the week of March 1, 2004 at the school office. the ill-mannered horses project so nicely. ER printed apology — none Fernwood Elementary School that she walks on the road, A huge bouquet to was found. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Leonardo for giving me the Rosey Valentines to Bruce even though she has abso- I am now asking Mr. Fulford Elementary School inspiration and support to Pearson, Gina McMahon lutely no control over Holman to publish such an 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. them. move to Salt Spring, a long- and Erin Harper for all your apology in the Driftwood. time dream of mine. The help with the set-up, take- HARRY J. WARNER, Phoenix Elementary School abundance I experience here down, set-up . . . from the Lee Road 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Film Fest organizers. ROSES is beyond words, as is my MORE LETTERS 12 Salt Spring Elementary School gratitude. You’re a gift in my 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A huge exotic bouquet Galiano Community School for Liz Jones. Thanks so (March 1, 2 & 3 only) much for helping me out at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the Seedy Saturday held Family Dentistry On Scott Point Mayne Elementary/Jr. Secondary last weekend. You are RMT 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. quite the palm saleswom- Registered Massage Therapist Pender Islands Elementary Secondary an. I’m impressed! I Dr. Helen Johnston School couldn’t have done it with- since 1996 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. out you. BJC Violet Saturna Elementary School 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A lovely red rose to the Reynolds 404 Scott Point Drive Tel: (250) 537-4059 Parents or Guardians: please bring with you thoughtful person who Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: (250) 537-4079 verification of the child’s birth date and citizenship anonymously paid for the 538-0377 V8K 2R2 [email protected] status (birth certificate, passport or Landed Immigrant cake I ordered for Helen’s authorization), as well as record of immunization. 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters

Mr. McKendrick’s pre- No fairies sentation of the company as To all those dog owners caring and sensitive to who virtuously bag their health and the environment dog-droppings while exer- flies in the face of a well- cising dogs in Duck Creek researched November 27 Park and then leave the national report titled High plastic-bagged offerings at Levels of Toxic Chemicals the entrance, I hate to disil- Pollute British Columbia by lusion you but there is no Pollution Watch, which Dog-Droppings Fairy! rates Norske as one of the If you don’t want to take top 10 polluters of dioxins your pet’s leavings home, in the entire country. don’t waste time bagging Contrary to Mr. them. Left on the ground McKendrick’s claims of the droppings will be eaten improved air quality, citi- by slugs or will degrade. zens living in the airshed of However, the plastic bags the mill continuously report will take over 20 years to that air quality is declining break down. and that living in the air- In the meantime, they and shed is becoming a serious their contents turn the liability. Some are even entrance to a delightful park selling their homes and CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: Various volunteer groups on into a garbage dump. moving. Salt Spring gathered at the Our Island, Our World Film Fest last GLORIA DORWORTH, If, as his letter suggests, weekend in the Celebration of Community. Seen here are Pat Salt Spring Mr. McKendrick is con- Spencer, left, with Lions Club badges from around the world, and cerned that we separate Tom Mitchell offering a little kiss to one of the quieter Raging Patronizing “fact” from “rhetoric,” why Grannies. Photos by Derrick Lundy Don McKendrick’s por- has the company not agreed trait of Norske’s Crofton to the simple demand for an mill contradicts the facts. independent baseline study of the impacts of the mill? THE LIBERALS PROMISED HEALTH CARE WHERE AND WHEN BRITISH COLUMBIANS NEEDED IT. (February 11 Driftwood In Depth.) This is a basic step that After nearly three months most jurisdictions would of intensive research inter- require before allowing a viewing dozens of indepen- facility like this to operate, dent experts, including pulp let alone burn toxic waste. mill engineers, public McKendrick’s comment health workers, Norske on how many people work employees, air emissions at the mill is an underhand- and toxics experts, and even ed way of suggesting that those who will supply its we have to choose between “alternative” fuels, it is our health and our jobs. No clear that the Crofton facili- community should ever ty has, as one ministry offi- have to make that decision. cial put it, “catastrophic We should be able to have problems.” both. The mill lacks properly The company has been functioning pollution con- put on notice by the com- trols, and it presents serious munity to clean up its act. health and environmental Rather than spending its risks to the local communi- resources playing public ties. relations games, I would Mr. McKendrick and suggest it deal with us hon- Norske’s PR firm have once estly, do the computer mod- elling and baseline study so excerpt from BC Liberal’s again assumed that they are “New Era” election brochure dealing with a public who is that we know what its ignorant, uninformed and impacts are, and take the easily manipulated. The let- steps to correct those BC’S HEALTH ter reinforces the company’s impacts in a sincere and patronizing attitude, essen- forthright manner. CARE CRISIS: tially telling us to “trust us, The air and the water we are the experts.” belong to all of us. No one LOCAL SERVICE But that trust has been company has the right to CUTS FORCE violated. This time the com- hijack those commons and munity is well organized, place the health of the com- SICK PEOPLE well informed, and they are munity at risk. MICHAEL ABELMAN, TO TRAVEL standing up to say that they Mr.Mr. Campbell,Campbell, have had enough. Salt Spring you promised...promised Local services when you need them. Health care services have been cut across the province. Services British Columbians counted on have disappeared. The local clinical, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services you need to maintain your good health aren't in your community “PART OF THE COMMUNITY” anymore. You have to wait. You have to travel to other communities. Or go without. Health science professionals are critical members of the health care team. We need them to help us stay healthy. They provide the clinical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services that we count Proud Sponsor on for our good health – services that keep us healthy longer. of Speak out to protect services in your community. Go to this website and tell Premier Gordon Campbell, Health Minister Colin Hansen and your local MLA to keep their promise. You can also tell us how the government's broken promises on health care have affected you. It's time to speak out. www.speakoutforhealth.bc.ca

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Tell your Liberal MLAs to keep their promise: Hon. Gordon Campbell, Premier, 604-660-3202 Hon. Colin Hansen, Minister Randy Bachman’s of Health, 604-664-0748 Gillian Trumper (Alberni-Qualicum) 250-720-4515 Hon. Murray Coell (Saanich North and the Islands) 250-655-5711 Hon. Stan Hagen (Comox Valley) 250-703-2422 Hon. Graham Bruce (Cowichan-Ladysmith) 250-715-2900 Arnie Hamilton (Esquimalt- “Every Song Tells a Story” Metchosin) 250-479-8326 Brian J. Kerr (Malahat-Jaun de Fuca) 250-391-2831 Mike Hunter (Nanaimo) 250-716-5266 Judith Reid (Nanaimo-Parksville) 250-951-6021 Rod Visser (North Island) 250-287-5100 Hon. Ida Chong (Oak Bay-Gordon Head) 250-472-8528 Benefit Performances Hon. Susan Brice (Saanich South) 250-952-4418 Jeff Bray (Victoria-Beacon Hill) 250-952-4211 Sheila Orr (Victoria-Hillside) 250-952-4262 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 13

CLASSIFIED HOTLINE: McLay looks at First Nations burial sites 537-9933 An archaeologist who and the increasing pres- worldview, customary laws Environmental Appeal In a brief to be presented works with the sures of modern land devel- and distinctiveness of their Board hearing in Victoria in at the hearing, SSIJR states: Hul’qumi’num Treaty opment, as most recently cultural identity, specifical- the first week of March. “We say to the appeal board The Living Word Group (HTG) will share his expressed at Walker’s ly concerning the mainte- The Penelakut First Nation, that the disruption and des- Psalm 136:1 experiences in a slide show Hook, is a recurrent prob- nance of respect and Salt Spring Island ecration of and talk on Salt Spring next lem faced by Coast Salish reciprocity between the Residents for Responsible Syuhe’mun/Walker’s Hook “Give thanks to Wednesday, February 25. Hul’qumi’num-speaking Living and the Ancestors.” Land Use and Canadian has no place in our time, for the Lord for He is Eric McLay’s talk, called people,” says McLay. The talk will be accom- Sablefish Association exec- it is an act and perpetuation good. His love Respecting the Ancestors: McLay will present panied by slides and utive director Eric of colonization.” The Cultural Significance insights from recent inter- refreshments will be Wickham have appealed The hearing is open to endures forever.” of Archaeological Burial views and discussions with served. Admission is by Sablefin Hatcheries the public and Penelakut Sites for Coast Salish Hul’qumi’num Elders donation. Limited’s waste manage- Elders have invited any WINSOME WHITE PLEASE READ: Hul’qumi’num Nations, about their perceptions of SSIJR will be among ment permit approval at interested persons to attend Psalm 136: 2-26 starts at 7 p.m. in the archaeology, their teachings those presenting at an Syuhe’mun/Walker’s Hook. as witnesses. United Church lower hall. around ancient heritage The event is sponsored sites, artifacts and ancient by Salt Spring Islanders for human remains. We’re full of new looks! Justice and Reconciliation According to McLay, (SSIJR). “the protection of burial See Fiona, Amanda, or Letitia “Cultural conflict sites has deep cultural roots between the protection of within Coast Salish society for your new look! archaeological burial sites that is integral to their

Smaller islands’ Lucky is a big, black fellow who loves Sophie is an eight year old calico to snooze in his basket. The strong, who would like to be an silent type. indoor/outdoor cat. Hours: Weekdays 12-3pm SPCA 24hr pager tax hike wouldn’t Sat. Open House 2-4pm Sun/Stat. Holidays by appt. 537-2123 destroy the Trust FIONA GULF ISLANDS WE CLEAN SEPTIC LTD. By ERIC BOOTH Judi’s Stevenson’s IN AMANDA “Islanders serving Islanders” February 11 View Point • Septic tank pump-outs defence of Islands Trust LETITIA ANYTHING! chair David Essig’s take on RESPONSE from clothes to household. • Electronic tank-locating • Inspections, repairs Trust governance renewal under-accountability and If its dirty, was typical of the views she misspending, federally, Locks, Stock & we can clean it! • Emergency service has expressed in writing a provincially and locally. Barber Shop number of times over the “Friendly service from people you know” WE WELCOME VISA • MASTERCARD I have only ever asked for 115 McPhillips Ave. • AMERICAN EXPRESS past couple of years. tax fairness for my con- She once again echoes the stituents, nothing more, (the door by the PH: 653-4013 fear mongering that tax fair- nothing less. It is clear to me mural) ness for Salt Spring would 292 ARMAND WAY, that anything less than tax SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C., V8K 2B6 in some way erode, or equity indicates exactly who 537-8842 ADOPT A PET TODAY destroy, the Trust. She “does is guilty of “me-first-ism.” not want to see the remark- Judi also writes “we are able vision of the Trust Act collectively responsible lost to small-minded, local (through our tax dollars) for me-first-ism.” the health and sustainability Let me be as clear as pos- of all the islands.” Really? Bring Rogers’ sible on Trust taxes — the Since when did Salt Spring adjustment I have been taxpayers agree to become fighting for would amount the Sugar Daddy/Momma to less than a one-time five Warbucks of the Trust? The per cent increase in overall answer is never. Chocolates Home! taxes on any island. We have been forced into Most islands would see the role due to a combina- increases of less than two tion of provincial govern- AvailableAvailable upstairsupstairs inin ourour floralfloral shopshop per cent. Judi and others ment downloading, ineffi- would have taxpayers ciencies of operations and believe that this size of “Flowers“Flowers andand More”More” disproportionate increases in increase would destroy the our property assessments. Trust. Hogwash, ladies and She goes on to argue that gentlemen. In fact, according to tax reform must take awhile assessments, this year alone because it is complicated. Salt Spring’s share will actu- Compared to what? This ally increase by over two per isn’t rocket science, it’s cent. Do I hear Judi con- accountancy. cerned about our tax There hasn’t even been increases? If she wants to agreement around the Trust apply her phrase “small Council table that tax reform minded, me first-ism” I sug- is necessary. Foot dragging gest she does so to those on this issue is evident when who, while on the one hand one takes the time to realize acknowledge, and are, in the inequity has been “in discus- words of David Essig, sion” at Trust Council for “abundantly aware” of the years. Now we’ve been magnitude of tax inequity, informed by the Trust exec- don’t, or won’t, do what is utive that any tax reform necessary to make things changes in the budget will right today, instead of a have to wait until at least promise of maybe next year. next year . . . an election This year, while our com- year. munity debates a $38,000 As far as responding to request from our local arts Judi’s use of the adjectives “petulant,” “small-minded” M community, Salt Spring, ilk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, chocolates with creamy through Trust taxes, will and “crabby,” to describe centres, chocolates with nuts, chocolate-covered ginger and espresso beans and me, I’m sorry but I’m afraid subsidize developers on the caramel. Exquisite chocolates, beautifully wrapped, ready for giving. Rogers’ other islands to the tune of I can’t help but be reminded about $800,000! of comedian Dan Ackroyd’s Chocolates has something to surprise and delight the chocolate lover in everyone. Tell me, Judi, do you famous four-word response believe $800,000 is (a) to Jane Curtin on a Saturday enough, (b) too much, (c) Night Live send-up of not enough? “Point-Counterpoint.” Flowers and more! In my discussions with Best to leave it at that. other “local” taxpayers I can assure you that they pick The writer is a Salt Spring Fresh isn’t all we’re famous for! 537-1522 (b). They are sick and tired Local Trust Committee of government overtaxation, trustee. 14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Donald G. MacGregor, M.D., FRCSC Penders hold fire merger vote is pleased to announce that: By MITCHELL SHERRIN comfortable when you don’t Staff Writer have to borrow money.” Michele L. Jones, M.D., FRCSC Two separate fire depart- Simultaneously, SPIFPS ments are poised to vanish has been looking at purchas- is joining the practice of Ophthalmology pending a vote on the Pender ing a new mini-pumper for at Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital Islands, but the community approximately $300,000 to has raised little alarm. meet insurance requirements commencing February 2004. The North Pender Island for the new Poet’s Cove Fire Protection Society development on South Appointments by referral. (NPIFPS) is holding a vote Pender. this Saturday to amalgamate But they’ve already saved with South Pender to form a up most of the money for the unified fire department. purchase, Kappele said. Have we got “Neither board has heard “We have a frugal treasur- anybody criticize the plan,” er,” he smiled. said NPIFPS president Dave YOUR number STANDING TOGETHER: North Pender fire society The two societies will Wightman. delay a financial merger until in the Lions Club SSI Directory? “We will end up with a member Tony Johnston and president David Wightman hope to join South Pender fire society president Peter the South Pender vehicle larger, better-equipped, more purchase is concluded and no Kappele in a united department. Photo by Mitchell Sherrin capable department to serve additional parcel taxes will To add your new listing... or both islands,” he said. be imposed as a result of the Even though the amalga- Pender, Kappele noted. on North Pender (and $0.51 amalgamation, the two presi- mation plan requires 75 per Currently, North Pender on Salt Spring). dents said. To change your current listing cent agreement from North boasts two fire halls with a This year, South Pender “Once we get the new Pender residents, it appears total of seven vehicles and 30 residents received tax assess- to have obvious benefits for vehicle sorted out, I think we in the next Salt Spring Island firefighters, while South ments with 40 per cent can get closer to the mill rate all islanders, Wightman said. Pender operates three vehi- increases, he noted. Directory, complete a “Change of “We each get an increase they enjoy in the north,” said cles with eight firefighters. The two islands hope to Kappele. to capabilities at no extra “We’re neighbours and it achieve the same tax rate, at Information Card” located in the cost.” “The new society would makes good sense to com- $0.82, within three years establish what we need to The South Pender Island bine our resources,” said after issues related to two current phone book and drop it in Fire Protection Society operate and the mill rate Wightman. outstanding purchases are would be adjusted to meet the mail, or in one of the black (SPIFPS) already received The two departments were resolved. full approval to amalgamate that.” already operationally inte- “I think the key is that South Pender residents can boxes located at CIBC, Bank of through a similar resolution grated under unified com- taxes will be the same or in August. also rest assured that their mand last year. But the two maybe even better,” said fire hall and new quick- Montreal, Credit Union or the Post “People wanted to make islands have maintained sep- Johnston. response vehicle, which were Office. sure they got the fire protec- arate finances. When NPIFPS opened its tion they deserve. They “We had a situation that Fire Hall #1 in 2002 at a cost funded completely by dona- wanted to be part of an evolved from mutual support of $850,000, North Pender tions, would belong to the We’ll take it from there! active department, not one to integrated command,” said residents were given the new Pender Islands Fire that’s moldering into dust,” NPIFPS board member Tony option to pay a $465 parcel Protection Society following said SPIFPS president Peter Johnston. tax up front or almost double a successful resolution vote. Kappele. “It’s a synergistic combi- that amount over 15 years. “It’s not something you There are only 160 full- nation where one plus one “You had the option to can foist on an unwilling time residents on South equals more than two.” take a shot in the arm or take public,” said Johnston. Traditionally, South it orally,” Johnston laughed. North Pender residents and Pender residents paid almost As a result of the expen- landowners can register as double the rate of North sive purchase, NPIFPS members of the NPIFPS for PRICES WINTER Pender Islanders for fire pro- passed a bylaw to set aside $1 and vote at Fire Hall #1 HOURS tection, said Kappele. 15 per cent of annual tax rev- during the AGM from 1 to 4 EFFECTIVE The mill rate has been enues as a contingency fund p.m. (registration during the Sun. Feb 15 to 8AM Sat. Feb 21 $1.71 per $1,000 of assessed to prevent future loans, said first hour) Saturday. South While supplies TO 8PM value of properties on South Wightman. Pender residents are invited last Pender, compared to $0.82 “People tend to feel more to attend as observers. “Growing for the Heart of Vancouver Island” Youth picture needs filling in EN CEN “GARD TRE” A unique Salt Spring map release from Flam, the pro- of the island’s youth and SPRING PATIO illustrating local services for ject goal is to identify key their families. They might BOWLS AND TUBS SEA SOIL youth is being forged by social, economic, recreation- also help to indicate where Great for mulching island resident Carolyn al and economic assets and gaps exist, and where there Flam. issues of the Salt Spring might be accessibility STARTING $ 49 $ 99 and top dressing!! each 30 lt Part of practicum require- community, with a specific issues.” AT... 6. 4. ments for a Bachelor of focus on factors affecting Flam said the map and FRESH FRESH MONEY’S Social Work degree, Flam is islanders aged 0 to 19 and information will be avail- asking the public for infor- their families. able for public use. BROCCOLI MUSHROOMS mation to complete the pic- Flam is undertaking the “Increased awareness NATURES PATH ture of island youth experi- project with the support of may then lead to increased ¢ CEREAL ence. Salt Spring Island public support for existing lb 99lb “One difficulty that is Community Services and programs or for the creation 53 49 750g $1. anticipated is the challenge Meredith Knox. of new programs for the $6. ECO-PAK of locating informal ser- After locating and study- island’s youth and their NEW WHITE vices, such as informal sup- ing the assets and issues of families. The maps and port groups, unlicensed day our community and by information might also be GRAPEFRUIT POTATOES cares, after school care or incorporating census data used by service providers or F 4 $ SANTA CRUZ ¢ drop-in recreation groups that compares our communi- by the youth themselves, O 00 APPLE CIDER and private lessons, for ty to others in the province, who may need ‘evidence- R 1. 39 lb example.” the information will then be based’ information to 99 ORGANIC Flam will also be doing mapped out geographically acquire funding for existing GREEN $5. 3.79 L GREEN workshops in schools to and, if time and resources programs or for the creation gather data, holding youth permit, onto existing geo- of new ones.” PEPPERS LEAF LETTUCE focus groups and possibly graphic information systems Anyone involved in a ser- BUNCH F using a survey. (GIS) map templates. vice, program, project or ¢ SPINACH 2 O $ Service providers, This will give people an group that is informal and 2 F 00 schools, counsellors, church- opportunity to visualize, lb O ¢ R . yet is somehow directly or R 1 63 es, associations, local busi- locate and assess what Salt 98 indirectly related to the nesses and anyone offering Spring offers its youth and well-being of the island’s CHICKEN & RIBS ON THE BBQ DAILY activities and services for their families. youth and their families island youth and their fami- “For example, one possi- should contact Flam at Salt GRIMM’S GRIMM’S lies will also share informa- ble use of the maps will be Spring Community Services tion about their services. to analyze how existing ser- (537-9971) or by e-mail BLACK FOREST HAM ROAST BEEF W/ GARLIC According to a press vices are meeting the needs [email protected]. $ 07 $ 29 1. 100g 1. 100g Socks, baby clothes top needs list GRIMM’S PARADISE ISLAND GRIMM’S MEDIUM CHEDDAR A group of islanders help- men’s clothes, bedding for and toothpaste are also on FRENCH HERB LOAF BEER SAUSAGE ing Salt Spring homeless youngsters — such as sleep- the list. $ 29 ¢ 87¢ 100g . 100g 85 100g individuals and families ing bags — are all needed, Anyone who can provide 1 have a wishlist of specific says organizer Cherie these items should call 246-4924 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR ROUND items that are required Geauvreau. Geauvreau at 537-5863. immediately. Small flashlights and toi- Best times are between 1 North of Duncan, Trans Can. Hwy. at Crofton cutoff Socks, baby clothes, letries such as toothbrushes and 4 p.m. most days. VE Spring Sales PULL OUT & SA Spring is the traditional time to start marketing houses for sale. Get ahead of the crowd. List Now ! with John & Debbie Cade

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Friday Open Stage Jam Photo by Derrick Lundy Hosted by Dave & Laughlin SATURDAY, FEB. 21st Eugene Smith REYNOLDS 9pm CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eugene Smith has performed with or been the opening act With our amazing for such legends as Ronnie Hawkins, B.B. King, new technology Insider view of Fiddler Gordon Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, Murray MacLauchlan, your carpets will By PATSY SIEMENS was carefully assembled, James Cotton, The Beach Driftwood Contributor FIDDLER and they are all skilled Salt Boys, Peter Tosh and be dry in Why would a company Spring people. (You will Canned Heat, to name a few. want to do a production that learn more about them and about an hour! has already been done on the FANCY what they do another time.) SUNDAY, FEB. 22ND island, a big-cast musical stage and behind the scenes. Then came audition mode, that takes months of prepara- In other words, give you the which is where we are now. Alan Micieli - Classical Guitarist tion and total dedication? insider view of what it is like But we need help. Because it is Fiddler on to mount a show such as Ever had the yen to be in a Special New Vegetarian Menu 6-8pm the Roof — great entertain- Fiddler On the Roof. show? This is your chance. ment, filled with wonderfully The initial work started We are looking for adult men Serving exuberant music, while deal- back in August of last year: who can sing. Even if you ing with the serious issues of contacting the owners of the only sing in the shower, show Great Daily Salt Spring Island persecution and poverty. production rights and up — auditions are friendly Specials! SINCE 1964 This production of Fiddler absorbing the shock of how and fun. The director, the much the royalties were. But 132 Lower Ganges Rd. • 537 1097 Phone 537-4208 will use the ArtSpring tech- music director and the chore- nical facilities to the utmost. because it was worth it to do ographer will probably sing Pager 538-8168 And this column will keep this show, and do it right, along with you. So if you Restaurant & Inn you right up to date on the thanks to generous friends, ever had the itch to tread the FLOOD RESTORATION progress of the show, profile the initial money was raised. boards, call director Rachel some of the key people on Then the production team Jacobson at 537-1091. Now, just who are the director, the music director and the choreographer? Who Salt Spring’s Top is Tevya? What is the show about? What about the music Selling Realtor for 2003 STRESS DISORDERS ARE DISORDERS OF THE and the singing? What MINDY/BODY RELATIONSHIP. makes a good production? Is it the set design or cos- • Migraine and tension headache tumes? Is it colour or caring? • High blood pressure Watch this space for the LIANE (“LI”) READ • Cardiac Arrhythmias answers. Also, mark your • Myofascial pain • Anxiety/Panic disorders calendar now: the last three For more information call: 537-3552 Thursdays, Fridays and “KEEPING YOUR BODY IN MIND” Saturdays in May for Fiddler Local Connections on the Roof. ...Global Connections

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Manx pAsSioNate food foR CompAsSioNate back on pEoPlE Juno list Salt Spring’s Harry Manx is again up for a Juno award, adding to a long list of nom- inations and awards com- Schedule piled in the past few years. Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) Manx’s collaboration with Toronto guitarist Kevin - Swartz Bay Departures Breit — called Jubilee — IN EFFECT OCT 10/03-MARCH 31/04 CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS was nominated last week in the blues album of the year Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz Bay category. Last year Manx’s Wise 6:20 am Daily * 7:10 am Daily except Sunday* and Otherwise album also 8:00 am Daily except Sun. 9:00 am Daily garnered a Juno nomination. 10:00 am Daily 11:00 am Daily In January Manx earned 12:00 noon Daily 1:00 pm Daily his second consecutive 2:00 pm Daily 3:00 pm Daily Liz Bell Walton and Rene Widmer are seen under a 4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm Daily VALENTINE’S VISION: Acoustic Act of the Year 6:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Daily blossoming bunch of flowers in the rose-filled entranceway to Calvin’s Bistro on Maple Blues Award from 8:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm Daily Salt Spring. Photo by Derrick Lundy the Toronto Blues Society. * Cancelled Dec 25, 2003 and Jan 1, 2004 Breit and Manx’s Jubilee was also nominated for three Maple Blues Awards. 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Works! intent to spread joy will be furnished. and publications about lection. bank. Music and poetry are also while teaching peace, the Vegetarian dishes are peace and disarmament The postcards depicting Details about the island planned with the audience Salt Spring group is spon- encouraged for the feast, matters for attendees to the Hiroshima observance version of the international encouraged to participate. soring a potluck meal on although they are not sign. People are also and last year’s grand peace peace march set for March For more information, call February 29 at Lions Hall. mandatory. encouraged to bring their march will be on sale, with 20 will be available, along Cherie Geauvreau at 537- The event will run from 1 An information table will own letters, which organiz- proceeds from the sale with sign-up sheets for 1027. Barbara Blair Sings Going to the dark side of plumbing Rodgers & Hart Alex 116-count indictment by lem sink. Figliolia the Manhattan district While working on the had it all. attorney, Robert sink, Keating could not A huge WIT & Morgenthau. help overhearing the sten- (10,000 “Everywhere we looked, torian grunts and groans of square WHIMSY we saw fraud,” said the DA. a couple in the next room feet) man- WITH ARTHUR BLACK How much fraud? $10 who were apparently not sion in million and counting. playing Scrabble. New Jersey complete with down at Canadian Tire for It’s sad to see a bad Keating’s concentration indoor and outdoor pizza 20 bucks? Figliolia apple like Mr. Fig remained firmly on his ovens, not to mention a charged the city $250 each. besmirching the reputation task. man-made pond, an indoor He dinged his prize of a noble profession — But then, a nearly naked pool and a water fountain client $26 a pop for what plumbers get enough diss- man came streaking into in the courtyard. turned out to be 49-cent ing already. the bathroom, his clothes He had a loving wife fixtures. He submitted You know how it goes. under his arm. “ My Funny whom he drenched in dia- labour claims of $65 an A pipe bursts or a toilet The woman’s husband monds and pearls — also a hour. Meanwhile he paid backs up in the middle of had just come home, the $250,000 kitchen reno. his workers $64 — per the night and we’re on the guy gasped. Valentine” He travelled in a limo day. phone to the only guy we Would John Keating Classy, velvety vocals backed by a with smoked windows and Naturally, being a know who can fix it. puh-leeze make believe a licence plate that read plumber, Figliolia was He comes, he fixes, he that he (the naked guy) stellar trio of piano, bass & drums. MR. FIG. good at plugging leaks. bills. We go through the was in fact the plumber’s Not bad. Not bad at all. Sometimes quite literal- roof. helper? By the time the Saturday March 6, 8:00 pm For a practising plumber. ly. 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Feb. 20 - Feb 24, 2004 AT Tues. only $5.50 all seats - Adults $7.50 KING’S Students / Seniors $6.50 Open 5 days Friday thru Kids under 14 $4.50 Tuesday! LANE CENTRAL • 537-4656 (24 hr.) Sun. & Mon. cinemaniac rewards Rhonda’s Place Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Nominated HOW MUCH DOES PG for 2 Academy Fri, Sat LOVE WEIGH? 538-0338 Along Awards 9pm Open Came Mon for 7pm Polly 1 hr. Breakfast 30 min Tues Monday - Friday 9pm Beer and SATELLITE at 7:00am 21GRAMS Wine TV! EXPANDED Sexually suggestive 2 hrs. PG Fri, Sat, Sun, Tues 7 pm 18A MENU scenes, nudity Available! Take out available! WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. MON. TUES. February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 February 22 February 23 February 24 Music Music Music Music Music Activities Activities Simply Organic. Free recital DJ Irish Mike. Gene Grooms. Sings blues Eugene Smith. Performs at Alan Miceli. Plays classical Drop-In Floor Hockey.At Mammography Screening. with organist Barry Valentine. Plays reggae, ska & pop at at The Local, 7-10 p.m. Anise, 9 p.m. guitar at Anise, 6-8 p.m. Fulford Hall, 7-9. In Ganges. Appointments All Saints, 10:10 a.m. Caribbean Night at Anise. Friday Open Stage Jam. Classes/Workshops Activities Bones for Life Movement through 1-800-663-9203. Followed by coffee and muffin. Hosted by Dave and Laughlin Classes. With Anna Haltrecht, Meetings 4 p.m. Info: 537-5631. Meetings/Talks Wednesday Night Live! at Anise. Computer Classes. SSI Minor Baseball Photoshop, Illustrator, Blood Pressure Clinic. Free Open stage at Moby's Pub. 9 SS Weavers' and Registration. At GVM, 10 Welcome to Satsang. Meetings Dreamweaver, Quark/In at SS Seniors, 10-noon. p.m. Spinners' Guild.Jeanette a.m. to 2 p.m. Design. Contact Andrea, Ganges Yoga Studio, 7 p.m. Roberts. New fibres. SS Solid Waste Advisory Meetings/Talks Meetings/Talks 537-9935. Meetings/Talks Great Bear Rainforest & ArtSpring, 10:30 a.m. Committee Meeting. Being Present Now. Ganges Klemtu Slide Show. Salt Spring Sanctuary Wills & Estates Planning. Living With Dying. Support CRD building inspection Yoga Studio, 7:30 p.m. Island Paddlers-sponsored Society AGM. At The Barn, For people with disabilities. group meets at Croftonbrook office, 10:15 a.m. Who's Getting a Free event. United Church lower 190 Reynolds Road, 7 p.m. With lawyer John Minkley at Lunch? Coalition of meeting room, 7 p.m. Info: SSI Amateur Radio Club. hall, 7:30 p.m. GIFTS. 2-5 p.m. Info: 537- Concerned Citizens talk and Classes/Workshops Margaret, 537-9172; Gerri, Meets at government building, SS Genealogy Group. Meets 5572. lunch at United Church lower 537-1140. 10 a.m. Info: Wilf, 537-2791. the fourth Tuesday of each Computer Classes. Activities hall, 12 to 2 p.m. Photoshop, Illustrator, Activities Toastmasters Public month at the Church of Jesus Dreamweaver, Quark/In The Actor's Warmup. With Speaking Meeting. SS Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7 Bingo. At Meaden Hall, 7 Seniors Centre, 7 p.m. Info: p.m. Design. To register or for p.m. Early bird games at Vaughn Fulford. Ganges Yoga Studio, Fridays, 6-7 p.m. Chuck, 653-2015. more information, call Andrea 6:30. at 537-9935. Life Drawing. United Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary. Regular monthly Basic Bookkeeping. Five- Classes/Workshops Church, 1-3 p.m. meeting. Lions Hall, 1:30 p.m. part CED workshop with Writing a Business Plan. Family/Youth SEEDS EcoVillage Marion Markus begins. 7-9 First of seven-session course Family Roller-blading to Meeting.At StarBooks every p.m. Info: 537-4219. begins today. Info: CED Music. Fulford Hall Fridays, 7:30-9. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m Dance Classes. With Anna office, 537-4219. Classes/Workshops Family/Youth Haltrecht at Cats Pajamas Studio, 7 p.m. Info: 537-5631. Feldenkrais Classes.With South-end Drop-in. For par- Anna Haltrecht at Cats Pajamas ents and wee ones, Mondays at Studio, 10 a.m. Info: 537-5631. Fulford Hall, 10 a.m. to noon. Filling your prescription Cinema Salt Spring Badminton Club • Along Came Polly — A cautious careerist, Ben Stiller, has risky time Thursdays & Sundays with impulsive Polly, Jennifer Aniston, in a comedy by John Hamburg. GISS gym, 8-10 pm. is just the beginning. • 21 Grams — Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn and Naomi Watts play three strangers brought together by a horrible accident. for high school students & adults. Need information about your prescription? Get it right here. Info: Uli or Gail, 653-4613.

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• Marg Threlfall exhibits intuitive watercolour paintings — “Taking one step into abstraction” — in the ArtSpring lobby through March 31. • John Jaques presents The Spirit of Salt Spring exhibit at Barb’s Buns. • Kim Kornbacher shows local landscape photography at Moby’s Pub through February. • June Boe is the featured artist through February at Island Savings. 1-800-887-4321 • Romantic Secrets of a Beautiful Island is a new exhibit at the Jill www.tempurcanada.com Louise Campbell Fine Art Gallery, February 14-29. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of and certified by the Space Foundation dealers across Canada. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 Bar & Bistro The Local Liquor Store Canucks: in Thurs, Feb 19th: vs. Minnesota 5pm Gasoline Alley LARGEST SPECIALTY BEER Sat, Feb 21th: vs. Edmonton, 7pm SELECTION ON THE ISLAND! Tues, Feb 24th: vs. Detroit, PPV, 7pm Sign up now for our Thurs, Feb 26th: vs. San José, 7pm Local Points and WIN. Friday, Feb 20th, 7-10pm Charitiescan win too! Gene Grooms sings the Blues 537-9463 537-WINE CALL TODAY! GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 23 British theatre group splashes Mahon Hall with Seascape By ANDREA RABINOVITCH “The festival in Winnipeg Driftwood Contributor — they pick a different play- Both Edward Albee and wright every year — wanted Dreamsurf Theatre are known us to be the only international ON STAGE THIS WEEKEND: Dreamsurf Productions for jumping boundaries: company to join their Edward presents Seascape by Edward Albee on Saturday, Albee festival. They recom- Albee’s are metaphysical and February 28 at 8 p.m. at Mahon Hall. Photo contributed Dreamsurf’s are geographi- mended the play to us cal. because of the potential for It makes sense that physical theatre.” Dreamsurf Production’s latest The play uses the notion of outing would be Seascape by a ‘stranger in a strange land’ Edward Albee presented on to point out the vagaries of Dr. Teresa Strukoff, B.Sc., N.D. Saturday, February 28 at 8 North American culture. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN p.m. at Mahon Hall. Charlie and Nancy sit on a Clinical Nutrition American Albee has won beach reminiscing while their Botanical Medicine three Pulitzers: Who’s Afraid future waits in the distance. Homeopathy Enter the Lizards or Sea Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture of Virginia Woolf (1963), A Delicate Balance (1966) and Creatures, who are as perfect- Lifestyle Counseling 3 Tall Women (1975). ly reasonable as humans The Salt Spring Health Centre Seascape was first produced except for their colour 130 McPhillips Ave., Salt Spring Island, BC in 1975. (green), their tales (long) and Visits are covered by most extended health plans. Dreamsurf Productions, a their reproductive prowess To book an appointment phone: 537-3220 five-year-old British theatre (7,000 eggs). Similarities and company based in differences are compared and Birmingham, has never pro- a play that uses Albee’s satiri- duced at home but only cal wit and sharp dialogue abroad. Though Canada has both entertains and provokes. hosted the mainstay of their “It’s funny and absurd with touring, they’ve connections many layers, “ illuminated to Croatia and Brazil, and Fernando. “There’s lots to negotiations to perform in think about or it can be just a Germany, Guernsey and the good night of theatre.” ArtSpring United States are imminent. He also explained the It’s all who you know. notion of “physical theatre,” “My father lives in which comes into play with Edmonton so, typical of the the lizard natures. Building classic impoverished actor, I “It’s an emphasis on what get to visit and work at the the bodies are doing rather same time,” explained than what the dialogue is say- community Marcus Fernando, Dreamsurf ing. It can also include dance, performer and originator. acrobatics and other physical That fulfills their mandate work.” of a global theatre company, The costumes also help the one that eventually will cross- audience hitch a ride on the values reference actors, technicians, play’s journey: “The cos- playwrights, choreographers, tumes are in accordance with musicians and directors. An the natural world; the male is Just some of the people who use ArtSpring awesome idea though a logis- more showy.” tical nightmare, Dreamsurf The troupe is looking for- seems to make it work. ward to coming to our little IN CONCERT WITH MUSICIANS Keeping their productions paradise. Acoustic Planet, Festival of the Arts, Salt Spring Concert Band, Mary’s small (they don’t tour with a “We come from England stage manager even), and where it’s 7 or 8 degrees in Matinee Scholarship Fund, GISS Music Department, Salt Spring Island touring the Fringe Festivals winter. We were in Winnipeg Middle School, Salt Spring Music Guild, Swing Shift,Tsunami, Fiddleworks and other festivals, they’re where it was 55 below.” “Some of my able to hire theatre workers Ever the positive person, and make connections that Fernando called the Arctic most cherished IN TUNE WITH SINGERS bear artistic fruit. freeze, “exciting because we memories come Salt Spring Singers,Tuned Air, Johann Strauss Foundation, Senior Chor “We’ve introduced three don’t have to live there for David Belke (Edmonton three months.” from performing Fest, United Church Choir playwright) plays to English And the people make up with Tuned Air audiences and are looking at a for it. Michel Tremblay play,” he “The audiences are very and Indigo at PAINTING THE PERFECT PICTURE said. warm and they’re amazed that ArtSpring. Alliance of Salt Spring Artists, Painters Guild, Salt Spring Photographers, Presently in Regina, he we come all the way in the picked up Canadian actors middle of winter to do the- But nothing beats Painting Experience, Blush Strokes, Photosecession, Salish Mapping Project June Mayhew (Regina) and atre. watching my son John Huston (Saskatoon) to “In Britain, there is a little join himself and fellow bit of cynicism because there Aubrey and ACTING OUT WITH THEATRE British actor Tina Hofman as is such a theatre tradition, ‘Go Active PASS, Chicken and the Egg Productions, Stagecoach Theatre, directed by Martina Fernman. on impress me.’ In Canada, daughter Amy Their choice of Albee was they just say, ‘Let’s have a perform. Their Graffiti Theatre, Nameless Players, Studio Actors of Salt Spring Island, dictated in the same way as good evening.’” performances Actors’ Workshop,The Geezers, Graffiti Theatre, Runaway Stage, GISS their production of Harold Tickets for Seascape are $8 Theatre Department, Phoenix School, Solstice Theatre, Newman Family Pinter’s The Lover, last seen for students and $12 for are experiences in this neck of the woods in adults, available at Acoustic that will stick Productions, Salt Spring Community Theatre, WordPlay 2003. Planet or the door. with them for the rest of MAKING CONNECTIONS their lives.” Canadian Federation of University Women, Choices, Gulf Island Senior Home Theatre & Audio Don Zacharias Residents’ Association, Islands Trust, Land Trust Alliance, Salt Spring SALES & INSTALLATION Garden Club, Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild, Salt Spring Potters COMPETITIVE PRICING - Guild, Fibrations, Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club,Thrifty Foods, Salt custom design new & existing Spring Writers and Friends, GISS Dance Department, Japan Exchange construction Society, Salt Spring Monetary Foundation, Salt Spring Conservancy, Salt -10 years experience Spring Community Services, Community Economic Development, Chamber RUNCO of Commerce LEXICON LINN • DENON JM LABS HITACHI RT PRING IT S WORTH IT TOSHIBA A S : ’ . SONANCE VANTAGE • NILES On March 20, vote YES ✔ Quantum Advance polls on March 10 and 17 Supported by Islanders for the Arts. Each of these Salt Spring organizations has used ArtSpring on one or more occasions. Audio & Video Systems Support for or approval of the proposed by-law is not implied. Kevin Kopetzki 537-9844 & PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 PAGE 24 Income Tax Historian debunks Ganges ‘abuse’ CANADIAN & AMERICAN PERSONAL & CORPORATE TAX PREPARATION By MITCHELL SHERRIN Some 14,000 boys were Staff Writer trained aboard the Ganges James T. Fogarty A U.K. researcher during the 33-year period. became a minor celebrity In that time, a total of 53 TAX ACCOUNTANT when he indulged in a Salt boys died (44 from illness, 653-4692 Spring visit to check HMS eight accidents and the one by appointment Ganges memorabilia last suicide). “It was strict discipline Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. week. “I was coming to Seattle but when you consider the anyway. I was so close to conditions ashore, they Salt Spring so I had to were clothed, fed, housed Salt Spring Island Community Services come, like several HMS and well looked after by 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Ganges Association mem- comparison.” 537-9971 bers before,” said historian The Salt Spring connec- Bob Harwood of Cornwall. tion to the HMS Ganges ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE He was hoping to look at predates Harwood’s * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge). Cole Harvie’s model of the research. The 84-gun Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. Ganges on display in the GANGES MYSTERY: Islanders are asked to help frigate HMS Ganges was * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11-3. ArtSpring lobby. identify the landscape behind the HMS Ganges in originally built from 2,000 * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided by “All I did was send an e- this image donated to the Salt Spring Archives. tons of Malabar teak at Community Workers. mail to [the Salt Spring Anyone with knowledge about the picture is asked Bombay in 1821. * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free Archives] to ask if the “It almost takes a com- to contact Tom Wright (537-5347). & confidential. model was still there and plete forest to make one of * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD DROP IN - Monday closed, now I find I’m almost a these ships; it’s about It’s in your town. I’ve seen book describes the Ganges Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 9-1 - walk in Mouat Park celebrity. I didn’t bank on 6,000 trees.” it all.” between 1866 and 1899 10-11am followed by Family Place Drop In and snack, Friday 10:30-2:30, this.” After a fairly quiet He commended Harvie when it served as a Royal Rughuggers 11-1pm. Family Place Coordinator Rona Robbins, Harwood was invited to beginning, the HMS M. Ed. Counselling by appointment 537-9176. talk about his work on a for care and attention in Navy training ship at building an accurate and Falmouth. Ganges served as flagship * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, history of the HMS Ganges of the Pacific Squadron 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. authentic scale model of the “The first captain and at the Salt Spring under Rear Admiral Sir * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon Historical Society meeting ship. first lieutenant were Glover at 537-4607. “I think he took longer to removed from the ship after Robert Lambert Baynes (of Wednesday. Baynes Peak fame) from * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight. Access “The history is all here. build it than it would have the first six months of ser- is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital call: 538-4840 taken to build the original.” vice and there was a naval 1857-61. In addition to the model, inquiry because abuse and “There were no major Harwood saw a stern board beating of the boys was wars between Trafalgar and TUESDAYS at Mouat’s mall, a ship’s thought to be too much,” WWI so she had a very Rugg Huggers tankard and small barrel at Harwood said. quiet career.” ARE the archives and an intrigu- “The story intrigued me In addition to the village GANGES 10% OFF group ing drawing at the high and I carried on from and Baynes Peak (Mount school. He was particularly there.” Maxwell), the ship left a DAYS For parents & babies interested in the picture But Harwood found the few other place names. Captain John Fulford com- VILLAGE (some restrictions apply) Meets at Family from 1825. claims of abuse were great- ...... “We haven’t seen it ly exaggerated. manded the vessel. Place before.” “There were many stories Southey Point was named MONDAYS ARE Fridays, 11-1 He first became entwined of ‘lots of suicides because for the admiral’s secretary MARKET DOUBLE COUPON in the history of the ship of harsh treatment’ and that and Parminter Point after “100% Island Owned and Operated” VALUE DAYS 537-9176 when he served at a Royal boys were ‘buried in the the ship’s chaplain. At one Navy training facility hedges because they could- time, Salt Spring had also named after the Ganges in n’t be buried in consecrated been named Admiralty New Home Construction, Renovations, Sundecks, Solariums etc. 1947. ground.’” Island after Baynes, but the name did not stick. Registered Builder #12375 “I was a Ganges boy . . . . He read the ship’s logs It was hard, strict discipline and all 1,700 copies of the When the HMS Ganges with swift punishment but it Falmouth Packet printed returned to the U.K. in Jim Anderson was excellent first-class over the 33-year period to 1861, it had sailed over training.” investigate the claims. 60,100 miles in a three- 538-7700 Harwood later became a “In actual fact, only one year commission. The member of the HMS boy committed suicide.” HMS Ganges was broken Ganges Association where Only two contemporary up in 1930, the last sailing he developed an interest in reports of harsh treatment ship to be a sea-going flag- stories about the original were reported, and those ship. navy training vessel. had been written long after Land-based training “I got interested in the the authors had retired from facilities at Shotley were history of the ship. Since service, Harwood said. named after the Ganges in then, three of us have vol- “I’m shooting down the 1906. The last incarnation unteered to write a history story of extreme harsh of the HMS Ganges, anoth- of the three HMS Ganges in regime by all my research. er shore-based training the Royal Navy.” All these stories are seri- facility in Mylor, closed in Harwood’s section of the ously exaggerated.” 1976. Something you should know: Island Garbage Express has been sold by Chris and Cheryl North to JIN SHIN DO the principals of R.D.I. Waste Acupressure & Serves of Saanichton, B.C. Reflexology Solace Donna Regen, CGA Kerry Chalmers Kelly Regen Something Aromatherapy & Teas expectexcellence kerrychalmers kellyr February Special @saltspring.com @saltspring.com @saltspring.com to remember: Book 1 hour session Check out our new website at: receieve free gift of www.gulfislandsrealestate.com Salt Spring Garbage Services Ltd.has 7 oz Solace Bath Ask us for details on all properties for sale on Salt Spring Island. been serving the island as a Salt Salt or 8oz. Solace Spring owned company, with Salt Herbal Tea. Pager: 1-800-537-1201 Julie Doobenen ‘Above the downtown Pharmasave’ Spring employees, working in and for Certified Practicioner. #204 – 104 Lower Ganges Road, the community for over 40 years. SALT SPRING HEALTH CENTRE Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2S7 130 McPhillip’sAve. Office: (250) 537-1201 Fax: (250) 537-1261 537-2167 653-9104 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 25 Herb talk, course Bookkeeping Services Recapture your creative energy and freedom to focus on your craft. Be confident that all the offered by expert paperwork is done properly and on time. Noted clinical herbalist at [email protected], QuickBooks Setup, Training and author Elaine Stevens or 653-9413. and Support will kick off the Salt Spring For seven years, Stevens Become self-sufficient and confident with your accounting Garden Club’s program year was herbal consultant and system through personalized tutoring and ongoing support. on Wednesday, February 25 gardener for the Fairmont with an illustrated evening Waterfront Hotel’s 2,100- David Waddington 537-0854 lecture on growing and square-foot rooftop herb Certified Intuit Advisor Specializing in Small Business using herbs. garden, which she devel- The following morning oped with executive chef she will give a practical Daryle Nagata. workshop on designing an She co-authored the IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? herb garden. recently revised, bestselling In her presentation to the The New Twelve Month Contamination can occur without garden club, Stevens will Gardener and wrote The changes in colour or taste. show some of her favourite Creative Container Gardener wild and domestic herbs, (both from Whitecap $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours talk about how to create Books). Be Safe • Test Annually! beautiful garden spaces with them, and discuss some of their many uses for enhanc- ing health and well-being. RANTS The meeting is at Meaden PAGE 11, DRIFTWOOD MB LABS Hall at 7 p.m. Non club- 2062 Henry Avenue W. members can attend for a $5 Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 cost. ROSES Stevens’ herb garden design workshop on February 26 from 9:30 a.m. Rainbow Road Infra-Red Sauna to noon is an opportunity for Trading Co. Acupuncture people to bring their own Reflexology GARDEN GLORY: Seen at the annual Seedy herb garden possibilities to Massage Saturday seed and plant exchange were, above, fruition, whether they want Shiatsu Patti Bauer with a handful of seeds; and Stacia to create a formal culinary Kennedy (left) and Barb Donahue with worms from herb garden, a themed gar- ❋❏❍I¤❈❙❇❖❉I❋❚ Kennedy’s Saltspring Global Worming Company. den for a specific use or

Photo by Derrick Lundy integrate herbs into gardens Ipm❥t✉❥❞¤I❢❜m✉✐¤❉❢o✉s❢ and containers. ✷✸✺¤Mpx❢s¤❍❜o❤❢t¤❙p❜❡ “The workshop is practi- ✮❜❞sptt¤❣spn¤✉✐❢¤❥t❥✉ps¤❏o❣p¤❉❢o✉s❢✯ cal,” said Stevens. “Bring your questions, pencils, ✻✹✾✳✷✽✶✷ erasers and a plan of your garden. I’ll bring lots of Energy Work tracing paper, herbal infor- Hypnotherapy mation and ideas, and 461 Rainbow Rd. Personal Coaching together we will work 537-0057 Spiritual Consultation through the challenges pre- Open Fri • Sat • Sun 11- 5pm Meditation Instruction sented by the different gar- dens to develop new and exciting solutions for each situation.” Salt Spring’s To register for the $20 workshop, contact Ron Bain Pet Sacred geometry Hall of explored Fame A seven-session Sacred Geometry course begins tak- ing shape on Salt Spring next week. 2004 Facilitator Angelique Amiras is holding gather- ings beginning Friday, February 27, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Ganges Yoga Studio Calling all pet owners! in Grace Point Square. The Driftwood is publishing a special section devoted “Geometry is the first thought of creation,” to your favorite family pet. Submit your photo by explains Amiras. “Geo March 5 and you could win a prize donated by one of stands for Gaia, the Greek word for the Earth. Metra is our Pet Hall of Fame sponsors. the Greek word for measur- ing. Sacred, because geome- We’re looking for Salt Spring’s cutest, funniest, most Perfected by Swedish Scientists, the try is not a human invention, Tempur unusual, talented and best dressed pets. only a human observation of extraordinary material is the Gaia, its inhabitants and changing the way the world sleeps. Tempur was originally developed for Just $9.95 +GST the environment. We are hospitals and institutions as a pressure created with geometry, relieving mattress and is now recognised therefore it is part of us — by tens of thousands of medical from the triangle in the professionls around the globe. water molecule (H2O), to Tempur Drop your photo & payment off at: the spirals of the galaxies.” The revoluntionary material has Help the SPCA been designed to mold to the contours The Gulf Islands Driftwood Amiras points out that of your body, suspending you in a The Driftwood will 328 Lower Ganges Rd., “everything in nature has a natural sleeping position and allowing donate in honour of Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3 shape, and it’s not random. your muscles to relax completely. It is all measured with the Changing the the Pet Hall of Fame same principles, the flowers, way the world We invite you to come and experience ® Tempur to the SPCA! Deadline for the trees, the fish, the sleeps! the wonderous new comfort of being enjoyed by millions worldwide. seashells, the animals, the submissions is human body, the movement March 5, 2004. of the stars . . . everything.” For more information or UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 to register, call Ganges Yoga 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Studio at 537-2444. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 DOGS, CATS, HORSES, BIRDS, HAMSTERS, FISH, GOATS, SHEEP, CHICKENS, LLAMAS, TURTLES, DUCKS GERBILS, GUINEA PIGS, SLUGS, SKUNKS, FERRETS 26 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

SALT SPRING ISLAND is a Decades of marriage mark Valentine’s Day A stunning 762 years of Those attending enjoyed marriage were honoured perusing a photo display, COMMUNITY Valentine’s Day when 14 which featured the couples island couples gathered at in their younger years, also Our Lady of Grace Church put together by Dods, for a once-in-a-lifetime din- The 14 couples are: ner event. • Olive and Nester Wilkie, Organized by Rita Dods, 64 years of marriage; the dinner celebrated the • Shirley and Hart couples’ marriages of Graham, 60 years; between 47 and 64 years. • Joan and John Clancy, All are members of the 60 years;. island’s Catholic church • Joan and Gordon parish, and the potluck din- Calderhead, 57 years; ner took place after Saturday • Santy and Louise Fuoco, mass. 56 years; “It was wonderful,” said • Phyllis and Pat Meagher, Dods Monday. “The food 55 years; was great.” • Giselle and Steven CCallall MarlieDebbie Kelsey Wrate In addition to sharing the Harstall, 55 years; whowho willwill bring gifts & greetings delicious food, each couple • Donna and Gerry alongalong withwith helpfulhelpful information received a red “musical” Flannery, 54 years; aboutabout your your newnew community.community rose and a personalized card • Jenny and Bill Evanik, with poignant verses made 53 years; 537-5071 537-5261 using a computer graphics • Patricia and Neville years; DINNER DELIGHT: Organizer of a special Valentine’s program. Smith, 52 years; • Ruane and Richard Day event — Rita Dods (front row, centre left) — sits Dods also created a spe- • John and Edna Phillips, Williams, 48 years; cial wedding cake decorated 51 years; with some of the people who helped her. The dinner, • Agnes and Walter Huser, which honoured 14 long-married couples, took place with brides and grooms. • Jay and Ian Sturgess, 50 47 years. at the Catholic Church on Drake Road. Photo by Derrick Lundy

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TOP TEAM: Bays United squad Salt Spring’s By MITCHELL SHERRIN fundraising scheme to send U14 silver girls Staff Writer him off to Costa Rica every team relaxes Fritter-binging Old Boys two or three weeks so he can after an intense battered a Bays United team come back re-invigorated,” match against with a barrage of goals in a Hope laughed. Prospect Lake 6-0 blow-out Sunday. Alvaro “the other for the Silver A- “We were well primed,” Argentinean” Sanchez also Division title said coach Fraser Hope. had several chances, includ- Fresh from a 3-0 win over ing a 45-yard lob that last Sunday. Gordon Head on February 7, pegged the cross bar, but he The girls won the Old Boys arrived at was denied a goal. the game 2-0 at Glasgow Field full of confi- After Cottrell banged in Portlock Park. dence and a good-sized another goal to collect a hat- The team now amount of baking, Hope trick, Alonso set up Mike hosts the said. McCormick for a fifth goal. coastal champi- “Lyle Brown had “Mike was more surprised onships on promised us apple fritters than anyone else. He wasn’t March 7. after our last victory.” sure if he’d scored or not.” more photos: www.johncameron.ca But the islanders had to In the dying minutes, settle their stomachs to Alonso cut inside and laid rebuff a couple of Bays off a nice ball for Rainer United breakaways early in Funk to collect a sixth goal Silver tiara for island soccer girls the match. in the scoring frenzy. “Eventually, round about Funk had scored two goals Salt Spring’s U14 girls ing for Salt Spring 10 min- Parker celebrated the said. “Helena Bryn-McLeod the 30-odd minute mark, against Gordon Head the swept the Silver A-Division utes into the second half and efforts of several islanders in should be called ‘Dynamite’ Chris Cottrell slotted one previous week (including clean across Vancouver Kayla Gromme came up the win. for her explosive quality of away.” one he had deftly lobbed Island after defeating with the first goal, Parker “Jessica Harkema, as play.” Solid defensive tactics put over his head). The third goal Prospect Lake 2-0 at said. defence, set up as a road Parker also thanked sub- a stop to breakaways from against Gordon Head came Portlock Park in soccer “The pace of the game block for the opposition. She stitute coach Sue Spencer for Bays and Cottrell nabbed a from a speedy Don Brown, action Sunday. picked up as both teams real- used her head and feet to her work with the girls when second goal after the break. who out-deked the keeper. “The game had a nail-bit- ized that the championship turn around many advances.” she filled in for regular The team raved about how “Bring on Gorge next ing first half with no goals was on the line.” He also commended Kristi coach Meror Krayenhoff. Antonio Alonso brought a week,” said Hope. being scored from either Fifteen minutes after Lee for an “outstanding “The team did a terrific goal, several assists and The C-Division islanders team despite the fast pace Gromme’s goal, Caitlyn Pal proactive game” as keeper job and I am proud of all the many chances to the face A-Division Gorge at and end-to-end play,” said blasted a shot from 30 yards and hailed other teammates. players,” Spencer said. islanders after his relaxing Hampton Park for a Jackson assistant coach Randolph to sail over the opposition and “Erica Cronin rose to a The U14 girls will now host holiday in the sun. Cup match 4:30 p.m. Parker. through the keeper’s fingers new level of play, forcing the the coastal championships “The team is setting up a Saturday. Momentum started build- for the second tally, he said. opposition off the ball,” he semi-final on March 7. MAN O’ THE MATCH TTHHRREEEE PPOOIINNTT Salt Spring FC’s Dion Hackett is the man of the match in a 1-0 home-game win against MMOOTTOORRSS Nanaimo United Sunday. As a hard-working veteran player, Hackett WWEEEEKKLLYY fired up his team with energy and even sealaed the game-winning goal after he led several charges against the Nanaimo net. SSPPEECCIIAALL “When he came on to the field, he played with a lot of enthusiasm that was lacking in Financing the first half,” said player coach Jesse Fisher. from Hackett scored the game winner with less % than two minutes remaining on the clock. 0 OAC “He’s hard to defend against.” TIM DUKE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

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Michael Barter said he was Hollingsworth. pleased with the team’s Salt Spring pressure con- Grand Prize Winner Winner of the steady progress. tinued, but time simply ran Driftwood’s Bonus The game was fairly even out. $330 in the early going, but • Salt Spring’s U13 girls Prize despite some good offensive played a tight game against Spa Treatment Tickets for 2 to Randy thrusts by Salt Spring, Juan the top team in the league, but lost 2-0 to Prospect from Bachman’s Pool Party de Fuca managed to sneak one past keeper Noah Lake on home turf Skin Sensations Concert (Vanilla) Van Hullebush Saturday. before half-time. The local squad dominat- Patti Stubbs Lucia Gabber It was the same story early ed the first half of the in the second half, and match, which ended score- despite some good saves by less. Prospect Lake came on Thanks to our participating merchants: keeper Ben Barter (aided by hard in the second half, a hard-working defence led making several rushes at the • Harlans • Flowers by Arrangement by Justin Rainsford), Juan de Salt Spring goal, only to be • Autumn Snow • Mouat’s Home Hardware Fuca managed a second goal. shut down by keeper Olivia • Flowers & Wine • The Dollar Store Shortly after, Salt Spring Morgan, who made several brilliant saves. • Island Star Video • Pharmasave took control of the play, with Eric Rothwell doing Coach Dave Morgan was pleased with Salt Spring’s some beautiful deep runs to HEADS UP: Salt Spring player Keaton Giles leaps for Winner of Merchant Bonus Draw: the right corner and just play and noted hard work by Flowers & Wine, The Dollar Store Katie Villadsen and Camille the ball as teammates Ryan Kopetzki and Jeremy missing a goal on a hard Marchi follow the play in U12 soccer action last shot. In the high target or Drummond on the wing, striker position, Russell and some good moves by weekend. The local squad went down 2-0 to Minvielle made exciting Natasha Hollingsworth on Gordon Head. johncameron.ca Gulf Islands runs and completed some defence. great passes. • The U14 silver boys Jesson Motherwell scored Motherwell, who executed a From the left and centre team travelled to Victoria to Salt Spring’s first goal, when low, fast kick to the bottom face the Gorge Royals on DriftwoodYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 midfield slots, Liam Budd he lobbed a ball from out- left corner. and Ben Hunter made sever- Saturday. side the 18-yard box and an Cameron Barter kept up a When keeper Brandon opposing defender inadvert- fast pace as forward Colby Shaw was injured early in edly headed it into his own Little gave it his all as a mid- the first half, the boys had to goal. fielder and the defensive line quickly alter their line-up. Early in the second half, of David Nix, Hugh Finer Isaac Raddysh moved into Will Cornwall landed a high, and Aulden MacQueen- the keeper position and per- hard kick from far outside Denz ensured Raddysh did formed this task with great the 18-yard box to score the not have to face the other Register Now! skill throughout the game, second goal for Salt Spring. team alone. resulting in a shut-out for The third came shortly after The score remained at 3-0 Salt Spring. when Matt Miller passed to for Salt Spring. GVM Sunday Feb. 22 Lost ‘Beast’denies disc win Saturday Feb. 28 Disc golfers battled But the two disc golfers respectively). through a 10-hole playoff persevered to deliver throws Though tourney organizer 10am - 2pm round after two teams tied with pin-point accuracy Scott Chapman was re-unit- in the random doubles tour- until they missed a 15-foot ed with Michael Lees for a nament at Mouat Park putt on the 10th hole. bid at a second consecutive Sunday. A stunned team of Brian win (in another playoff vic- “I don’t know if I can do Bolesky and Mitchell tory after scoring 39 last it without my ‘Beast,’” said Sherrin took the win after a week), their pre-game SSI Minor competitor Dennis Murray. fluke bounce delivered one bravado was muted by the Partnered with Jed “Blue- of their errant drives within realities of the match. Plate Special” Wilson, a 10 feet of the final hole. “It doesn’t matter who Baseball visibly-rattled The tied duos each wins as long as it isn’t “Beastmaster” lost his pegged 39 (15 under par) Scott,” Murray said. & Girl’s Softball prized disc in practice play during regular play. Murray On another bright note, moments before the playoff and Sherrin also both hit Murray found his lost disc Year 2004 Season round. aces (holes 11 and eight after the playoff. SAVE OUR FERRIES ADVOCACY GROUP DON’T BE SAVE OUR FERRIES! DISAPPOINTED Do you care about the future of your Ferry Service? ...SIGN UP TODAY! 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The event was sponsored Rookie curlers and some skilled Peck and Smiths The rink was filled with by Thrifty’s, Mouat’s old hands at the broom hur- when it counted, Pasuta cheers when they finally Trading Co., Mocha House, ried over to Duncan for the said. scored a point in their sixth Dagwoods, Golden Island second annual Salt Spring The fourth-place Prairie game, he noted. Restaurant, Calvin’s Groundhog Day Bonspiel Chickens (John Holmes, Another team received Restaurant and Island last week. Tony Threlfall and John double prizes because they Savings. “We had three teams of and Cathy Unruh) were the were cannibalized from “The ‘thank-yous’ I’ve fairly decent calibre to Cinderella story of the their original squads to cre- heard in the community tell some teams who hadn’t event. After winning only ate a full rink. The Pickups me we’ve got the kinks been on the ice before,” one game in the round- (Gordon Ellis, Leah Lee worked out after two said event organizer Jim robin, they went on to and Marit McBride) placed years.” Pasuta. climb from eighth to fourth fifth overall. Consequently, Pasuta has “But I think everybody place with three consecu- Among other curling already booked the rink for had fun.” tive wins. competitors, Thrifty’s Two next year. Curlers can pen- Ten local teams attended Conversely, “Royal placed sixth, the Printer’s cil in February 5, 2005 for the event with a squad com- Lepage did a pretty good Devils placed seventh and the Third Annual prised of Doug Peck, crash and burn,” said the Ink-Stained Wretches Groundhog Day Bonspiel. Murray Smith and Betty Pasuta. They dropped Smith sliding to the top. from fourth to eighth posi- After two wins and two tion in the qualifying losses in round-robin play, rounds. the “Peck and Smiths” went Among the rookies, JOE SOMEBODY on to beat defending cham- Thrifty’s One (Brenda pion Dagwoods in the Carpenter, Anne Harrison semi-finals and Plan B in and Carol Scott) struggled MOBILE MECHANIC AND GENERAL the finals to win the “mock through seven straight loss- HANDYMAN YOUNG HOOPSTERS: Grade 5 boys fight for the rock.” es to take 10th, but the ball in elementary school basketball action last Both Dagwoods (Don team played with such good AGRICULTURAL & HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC week. Here, Salt Spring Elementary and Fulford Nemeth, Rene Payne, Terry spirit, they were awarded schools take part in the league that eventually feeds Penny and Pat Mussell) and double prizes from the gen- I COME TO YOU players into the middle school’s acclaimed Tsunami Plan B (Pasuta, Paul Smith erous bounty provided by and Shirley Macdonald) sponsors. Cell . . . 537-7013 Pager . . . 537-8054 program. Photo by Derrick Lundy had won four straight “They showed signs of Storming Reserves HIGH Winter cleaning for your vehicle! maroon Castaways ROLLERS complete exterior/interior cleaning High scores in bowling Steam cleaning from $60 Salt Spring’s Division-6 “It was the ‘Tom Colin’s’ league play at Kings Lane Winter interior cleaning from $110 Recreation last week were: Reserves sunk the show,” he quipped. • Exterior Wax & Polish • Engine Shampooing Castaways 3-0 with a few Salt Spring held control of Circus League, Monday, Feb. 9: Gwynn Strike, 235; • Hand Washes • Paint Protection salvoes from a deadly the ball 80-90 per cent of the 537-1180 offence at Lansdowne Field game, he said. Lance Leask, 219; Tony Call Nathan Farr, 227; Barry Osborne, SALT SPRING ISLAND 347 Upper Ganges Rd. Sunday. Island keepers Riley Reid for estimates and (at Salt Spring “We were dominating and Noah Copping faced 210; H. 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Colin McDougall scored a a make-up game for this Legion League, Thursday, goal in the first half, a goal weekend but the islanders Feb. 12: Art B., 219; Shari Silver Forester in the second half and set up only have one match to com- H., 220; Jessica W., 247; Tom Berry for the third goal. plete, also against Sooke. Ken D., 212. Expert Advice!

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11BUILDING SUPPLY ON SALTSPRING… 1784 Island Hwy. Victoria Windsor Plywood Across from J.D.F. Rec Centre Rainbow Road • 537-5564 • open MON-SAT 7 am-5:30 pm Toll Free 1-888-898-9911 474-2211 DL5932 30 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD GISS gunslingers rustle hoops By MITCHELL SHERRIN Island Championships last GISS was ahead 20-4 “We were up the whole Staff Writer weekend. within the first five minutes game and the kids were con- Stellar shooting by senior “They came out flying,” and coasted to an easy 87-46 fident in their playing and I boys from Gulf Islands said GISS coach Lyall win, he said. was confident in their ability Secondary School (GISS) Ruehlen. A second match Friday out on the floor.” won them a berth in the In the opening match saw the Scorpions face The Scorpions will now upcoming Island Basketball against fourth-ranked Reynolds Secondary, ranked head off to Brentwood to Championships. Edward Milne from Sooke second in the province. But face the top teams from the The GISS senior boys on Thursday, islanders the islanders gave them a Vancouver Island region Scorpions charged through Bryan Hunsberger, Dave good challenge, Ruehlen Thursday through Saturday. three wins in four games to Barclay and Gordie said. “Four of the eight teams seize third-place among Akerman all hit their outside “The kids came out really in the Islands are ranked in eight teams in the South shots to run up the score- strong. We had a good game the top five in the province.” board, Ruehlen said. plan, playing a hard man-to- Salt Spring will be watch- man because they’re all ing out for Lambrick Park excellent outside shooters.” Secondary (ranked first), GISS held Reynolds to an Reynolds (second), 18-18 tie at the end of the Ladysmith (third) and Cedar first quarter but Reynolds pulled away and won by 30, (fifth). Ruehlen said. GISS will also field a “We ended up playing a team in the senior girls Sheet Metal Ltd. ‘do-or-die’ game Saturday Island Basketball morning against Brentwood. Championships at And if we’d lost that game, Ladysmith Thursday the season was over. The through Saturday. CUTTING YOUR HEATING COSTS WITH: kids knew what was on the Unfortunately, both GISS line.” junior teams were knocked The islanders hit the court out at the Mid-Islands, “guns a-blazing” and won Ruehlen said. by approximately 20 points, “They had really success- Heating/Air Conditioning Ruehlen said. ful seasons. It’s through the The Energy Savers “That got us into the Tsunami league and the Islands.” Grade 8 teams and our We are now Assured of a position in junior program that we’re the local dealer for either third or fourth place, building some great basket- TAKE OFF: Jordan Borth blasts off above the the Scorpions opted for the ball here and bringing up Quamichan defence as the Gulf Islands Secondary ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT former and beat Shawnigan some excellent talent. It’s School’s junior boys basketball team beats Lake 63-54 Saturday after- showing at the senior Quamichan 51-36. johncameron.ca noon. level.” SIMS hoopsters hit provincials “The Leader in ColdClimate™ Geothermal Technology” By MITCHELL SHERRIN playing in the provincials,” well in tournaments.” A consolation final saw Staff Writer beamed Salt Spring Island The SIMS girls have done SIMS play Woodlands where Henry Van Unen • 538-0100 The way SIMS teams have Middle School (SIMS) coach just that. In addition to a they vented their frustration been playing basketball this Ken Cameron. flawless regular season, in a 41-12 victory. • CUSTOM COPPER & STEEL GUTTERS • season, it shouldn’t be any “It’s the first time we’ve they’ve also trounced their “Woodlands only scored surprise one has been invited ever been invited to play opposition in tournament four points in the first quar- • HEATING • VENTILATION • H.R.V.’S • FLASHINGS • to step up to a higher level. there. You have to be first in ter. Defence won the game.” 165 Eagle Ridge Drive, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K9 play. “The Grade 8 girls will be your league and have done They handily won two out The SIMS girls will divide of three games during an back into two teams to face invitational tournament at Mount Prevost and Dover Bay Secondary in Quamichan in away games Nanaimo last weekend. Thursday. One girls’ team Nanaimo District will also host George Bonner Driftwood HOCKEY POOL on February 24. Secondary fell 49-8 in the first match, said Cameron. The two teams will host Hockey games showing on pay for TV on the At Windsor “In the first quarter, the Mid-Island big screen in the Legion Lounge we’ll always Nanaimo had no points.” Championships on March 1. Members & invited guests. A second game saw SIMS A combined SIMS squad You too can be a member. make a save! face Sutherland from North will generate 12 players who Enjoy yourself - 537-5564 Vancouver (ranked third in will go to the provincials at it’s all for our community the province) where the Pitt Meadows on March 4-6. “There will be the best RK Name G ASS TP DF 28.Smith Donald 280 41969921 56.Maclellan Gary 279387 666 25 82.Mullan Erin 245 380 625 20 islanders met their match in a 1.McMahon Don 326 462 788 34 29.Shaske Ed 283 416 699 24 57.Albhoose Sean 257 408 665 22 83.Mullan Pat 250 374 624 18 44-21 loss. teams in the province there, 2.Mara Kathy 306 467 773 39 30.Morrison Joelle 288 410 698 27 58.Dunbar Bruce 257 403 660 23 84.Thomas Andrew 250 370 620 25 “They held Sutherland to so there should be some 3.Eyles Evan 310 456 766 32 31.Burns Marie 265 433 698 22 59.Strohmieir Monica 266 393 659 20 85.Spencer Peter 271 348 61911 six points in the first quarter,” good basketball.” 4.Bateman John 310 454 764 35 32.Buckley Arnold 297 397 694 21 60.Howe Scott 246 412 658 26 86.Rompain Sheldon 233 384 617 23 he noted. The girls will be looking 5.Hardy Mike 299 456 755 37 33.Doerksen Hank 261 432 693 24 61.Radford Brian 255 402 657 33 87.Forsyth Deb 251 362 613 25 Though the islanders for sponsors for the provin- 6.Hardy Connie 306 443 74932 34.Reinholdt Kim 272 421 693 27 62.Irwin-Campbell Ar 268 387 655 19 88.Tamboline Grant 256 356 612 19 cial match. 7.Langdon Jack 308 441 74932 35.Jarvis Gordon 276 417 693 23 63.Hardie Madeline 268 385 653 23 89.Reynolds Paul 248 361 609 26 played strong defence, their 8.Lynch Kevin 295 454 749 27 36.Laycock Robert 268 424 692 32 64.Anderson Caroline 263 389652 19 90.Leask Lance 266 335 601 20 shooting was off, Cameron “The time is now to step 9.Johnson Cam 310 435 745 25 37.Nolan Elizabeth 260 431 691 37 65.Millerd Peter 279372 651 24 91.Gillham Jeffrey 225 370 595 18 said. out and see if they can help 10.Byron Nicola 293 451 744 25 38.Albhoose Paul 279410 68929 66.Mussell Byron 267 384 651 19 92.Shantz Lorne 250 343 593 20 us out.” 11.Goldie Jim 304 432 736 30 39.Devereux Mark 240 449 689 17 67.Newman Keith 270 380 650 23 93.Cameron Lorna 234 347 581 23 In other basketball news, 12.Temmel Wolfgang 288 444 732 23 40.Redden Charlene 272 414 686 24 68.Rompain Kerry 281 367 648 23 94.Moban Lind-E 248 331 579 25 the SIMS boys team won 13.Newton Norma 300 431 731 31 41.Warnir Amanda 282 404 686 27 69.Shaske Lucy 268 380 648 23 95.Baker Brent 233 341 574 21 CLARIFICATION two out of three games to 14.Huser Angela 269460 72931 42.Bemi Mike 284 400 684 29 70.Tamboline Tina 255 392 647 25 96.Hitchcock Bill 233 341 574 17 In last week’s Driftwood, information earn fourth place at a tourney 15.Lam Huy 282 445 727 27 43.Smith Shirley 268 415 683 18 71.Gillham Jerome 247 398 645 22 97.Forsyth Norm 222 345 567 23 16.Jason Chris 291 435 726 28 44.Morris Liam 287 395 682 23 72.Shantz Colleen 251 392 643 23 98.Charlebois Jason 231 335 566 22 was omitted from the ad featuring a hosted by Royal Oak Middle 17.Tamboline W 293 430 723 26 45.Gosnell Mairi 259422 681 26 73.Temmel Max 275 366 641 20 99.Sloan Randall 214 344 558 25 donation by the Legion. The wording School in Victoria last week. 18.Mussell Dorethy 285 437 722 28 46.Steele Povene 290 391 681 25 74.Mackinnon Baldy 251 388 63926 100.Courtney John 240 315 555 19 should be: Salt Spring Branch 92 of Royal Oak’s number-one 19.Albhoose Jack 296 424 720 29 47.Tamboline Philip 261 418 67930 75.Hitchcock Dorothy 241 398 639 14 101.Broadbent Fred 226 329555 17 the R.C. Legion, committed to squad beat SIMS 55-28. 20.Sanderson Robert 287 431 718 24 48.Burns Lorne 259418 677 25 76.Cunningham Jean 257 380 637 29 102.Aeichele Jeff 208 344 552 19 supporting community groups and “Their whole first line was 21.Lynch Seve 283 433 716 27 49.Buckley Jim 249 426 675 20 77.Macdonald Bob 277 359636 22 103.Tanti Mary 210 335 545 18 78.Villadsen Jeane 235 399 634 26 104.Marleau Gerry 219316 535 25 societies on the island, steps in once bigger than our centre.” 22.Eyles Tobin 278 433 711 20 50.Campbell Faedra 274 399 673 24 again. Through government cuts to But the islanders bounced 23.Anderson Dennis 285 424 70923 51.Hoban Rypawn 269404 673 24 79.Guedes Doug 250 377 627 16 105.Snetsinger Hannah 196 339 535 21 24.Funk Rainer 298 406 704 27 52.Mussell Patricia 270 402 672 27 80.Christensen Nils 246 381 627 25 106.Cottrell Tracey 209304 513 17 the Meals on Wheels program, Lady back to beat Arbutus Junior 25.Lynch Trudy 271 433 704 30 53.Cummings Paul 263 409672 22 81.Misanchuk Tamara 271 355 626 20 107.Marleau Deanna 188 313 501 21 Minto Hospital is unable to sponsor Secondary 59-45. A finale 26.McBride Richard 278 424 702 27 54.Byron Regan 275 393 668 27 any more people needing nutritional for fourth and sixth place 27.Calberry R. 283 419702 22 55.Misanchuk Terry 290 377 667 30 Biggest Gain 2.Mara Kathy - 39 meals, but unable to pay for them. saw SIMS squeak a 54-51 The Legion has donated enough over Royal Oak’s number- money to pay for meals needed by two team. four hungry people on Salt Spring for “It was a really close the entire year. The Legion has also game. All our kids played paid for a much needed dressing cart well in that game. They shot SLEGG LUMBER LTD. for the nursing dept. of Greenwoods. well.” 121 Upper Ganges Rd. 537-4700 In the photo: Catherine Bennett, The SIMS boys were host- Watch all “Blackout” and Meals on Wheels sponsor, Sharyl ing Queen of Angels on Watkins, R.N. and Andrew Brown, Monday (results not avail- Shop around… regular Vancouver Canucks Interim C.E.O. of Greenwoods, receiv- able at press time). They will Next game ing cheques from Barb Todd and Ron also host Shawnigan Lake on then we’ll see you at Slegg’s Detroit at Vancouver Seymour, Pres. of the Legion. Sunday and attend the Mid- Islands at Shawnigan Lake Mon.-Fri. 7am - 5pm / Sat. 8:30am - 5pm / 804 Fulford Ganges 537-4978 Tuesday, Feb 24 7:00 pm on March 5-6. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003 31 DEADLINE MONDAY 5 PM Too Late To Classify Deadline: Noon Tuesday Driftwood Classifieds REGULAR 10 CELEBRATIONS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 25 EDUCATION CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENT/CONDO- Notices Happy 50th Birthday Salt Spring Centre School GROWING Parenting on the Edge MINIUM MANAGER. Train to BARGAIN HUNTER Kindergarten CIRCLE Full Day Workshop be an apartment/condominium CLASSIFIEDS Healing from those moments manager. Many jobs! 10 words or less 5 BIRTHS Mona Dear Open House FOOD CO-OPERATIVE when our reactions to our Job placement assistance. All $5.95 children have the potential to areas. 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Sat., Feb. discuss who’s information meeting to for info may claim at the Driftwood. appears in 15 community papers 21, 1-5pm. 151 Broadwell Rd. 653-0033 GANGES encourage information and in the lower mainland. Over Call 538-0116 if you can't really getting a FOUND KEYS, Feb. 14 on the make Sat. but want to view. questions about building ground outside McColls Shell. 525,455 readers. Cheques & cash only. free lunch. affordable homes with a Claim at the Driftwood. Community Land Trust. If you 25 EDUCATION BUY BC SPECIAL DISCOUNT on book Lower Hall FOUND CAT short haired orders in February at Fables have an interets in learning OIL PAINTING Lessons. Learn black, near Cedar Beach, very INTERIOR PATRICK BEATTIE Cottage. New book catalogs United Church more about the affordable to paint like the “Old Masters” timid. Contact S.P.C.A . 537- $89 are here! Come browse and housing initiative, please in a relaxed, cheerful atmos- 4123. Funeral Director get 20% off your special order. Monday, Feb 23 Your 25 word classified ad R come out. phere. Verna’s Art Studio 537- FOUND: LARGE child’s toy at 112 Hereford Ave. 537-0028. 2661 evenings. Portlock Park around Feb. 13. appears in 22 community Box 315, Ganges P.O. Noon-2:00 pm For more information, SSI, V8K 2V9 COLLAGE WORKSHOP: Coalition of Concerned Citizens Owner may claim at 537-8777. papers in the interior. Over Paper, colour, texture, with Bly contact the CED office: 208,856 readers. Tel: (250) 537-1022 Kaye, Sunday March 7th, 10 Fax: (250) 537-2012 am - 2 pm, The Barn, 190 537-4219 25 EDUCATION BCYCNA Reynolds Rd. Call 653-4453 [email protected] NETWORK 8 CARD OF THANKS for details. saltspring.gulfislands.com/ THERE WILL be a catered cedproject We give struggling students CLASSIFIEDS OUR THANKS to the many dinner for Bruce Patterson and $309 friends for their cards and kind Jeff Outerbridge to say thank UPCOMING something to believe in. Your 25 word classified will thoughts in memory of Maria you for their Fire Dept. service. Themselves Celina Dias Gaspar who At Fulford Hall on March 13, 5 CONSERVANCY appear in more than 110 commu- - 9 p.m. Cost is $15 per per- passed away Feb. 5, 2004. EVENTS It can be tough for students to communicate nity newspapers in BC and the Love Jose Gaspar and daugh- son. Tickets available at Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. Fulford Post Office. Bar tickets ideas on paper. Call us now to put your child on ter, Suzy (Kelvin); sons Zeca will be available. Feb 27 KATHY REIMER on (Susan), John (Jodie) and Salmon Enhancement the path to better writing. PAYMENT grandchildren, Jacqueline, PLANNING FOR those with Matthew, Josephine, Christine. disabilities, Wills & Estates Feb 28 On-Site Walk • We can accept payment and Representation by cash, direct debit, OUR ISLAND, Our World Agreements. Presenter John March 12 DAVID HANCOCK on Eagles #213-80 Station St. Mastercard or Visa. Festival organizers would like Minkley, Lawyer. G.I.F.T.S. April 23 BOB BURGESS on Water Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M4 • Classifieds are prepaid to extend a hearty thank you Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 - 5 p.m. Tel/Fax: (250) 746-0222 unless you have an to: Tim and John of Island Info, Donna 537-5572. Catchment Systems advertising account. Star Video; OmetepeCoffee; TAEKWONDO INSTRUC- April 24 On-Site Walk The Driftwood; GISS and 26 LEGALS TION. 1/2 price first 3 months. May 18 SSIC AGM; EMILY GONZALES PLACING AN AD School Board Facilities; cafete- United Church, lower hall. Explanation of her PhD. thesis on • In person at our office at ria staff: Al Irving & Millie Mondays 6 pm Children & NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE 328 Lower Ganges Road, Sinclair; PARC; Fred Powell & Adults. WTF courses. 537- Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve PURSUANT OF PART II, RESIDENTIAL TENANCY REGULATION Ganges the projectionists; the presen- 0687. Re: Abandoned Property ters; Chris Dixon Phillip May 19 Andreas Vogt N.R. walk • By telephone, 250-537-9933, Boxes of children’s clothes & toys. Boxes of personal effects, DuPreez; Gary McNutt; Judy Gulf Islands May 29 ROBERT BATEMAN Slide Show: clothes etc. Boxes of kitchenware, nic-nacks etc, small table, or fax, 250-537-2613 Jackson; Jones Werner; Bob Community Making Pleasing Places chair, various electronic components, TV’s stereo, vcr, computer, • By email to Stuart; Theodore Trout; the (Meadon Hall) !!! etc. Goods are located in storage on Salt Spring Island, BC [email protected] cafeteria crew: Anna Squier, Arts Council Tenants: Laylah Stewart and Sarah Bennett. (no attachments please) Barry Larsen, Jamie Squier & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 18 JAN KIRBY; Sensitive Ecosystems The property was abandoned at #9-104 Horel Road, Salt Spring Jean Elder; the facilities crew: Island, BC. • By post to Driftwood, FEB. 19, 2004 on Salt Spring Island 328 Lower Ganges Road, Gina McMahon, Bruce Notice is hereby given that the landlord, Marilyn Rodda , #32-104 Horel Pearson, Erin Harper, Kip 7PM MAHON HALL June 19 Walk to 3 Sensitive Ecosystems Salt Spring Island, B.C. 114 RAINBOW RD, SSI Road, Salt Spring Island, BC intends to sell the above-described V8K 2V3. Squier; The Bread Lady; GVM; Presentations start at 7:00pm at the Lions Hall property, unless within 30 days of this notice, the landlord receives Village Views and everyone “Motion for additional classes of notification that any interested party intends to take possession of the POLICIES else who helped in so many membership and related dues” All walks meet at 10am at ArtSpring Parking Lot abandoned property, establishes a right to possession of it or makes ways. REFRESHMENTS Please PRE-REGISTER for walks - SSIC 538-0318 an application to the court to establish such right. Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid for the space occupied by the por- tion of the advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. will accept DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: MONDAY 5PM responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. 32 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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We are all your payments JOBMAN RENOVATIONS for RICHARD WEATHERALL 322 COMPUTERS all affected. into one lower payment motivating, directing work, resolving all your home improvement (Optician) COMPUTER PROBLEMS? FUNK HATS - Handmade felt, you can afford. National Credit problems and maintaining profitability. needs. Renovations, general 537-2648 Office all weather hats, at discount Counsellors. 1-888-777-0747. repairs. Decks, painting: exter- 537-2214 Emergencies Set-ups, Installing Software, prices. Saturdays at the “pre- www.nccc.c Computer literacy, strong communication nal & interior, garden furniture Tutoring, Internet.Your place or market” in the park or call 537- and yard work. 537-2262. ours.Yes, we make house calls PAY $0 TAX in 2003. skills and team-building talents are also days/evenings/ wkends. 2925. Get it all back. www. WEEDING, PRUNING, gen- 130 HEALTH essential. In return for your efforts we $25/hr. Over 20 years exp. 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Bar tickets U.S. waiver permits legal format, to [email protected] or fax splitting. Call Duncan, 537- “CAN DISEASE Begin In The Apple Authorized VAR will be available. American entry. Why risk to 250-655-6490. 9387. Colon?” Free health articles RENOVATING? GET an employment, licensing, travel, NEW EARTH Enterprises. and Doctor’s video. Contact Macintosh EnerGuide for Houses assess- arrest, deportation, property Gardening, landscaping, yard Michelle 653-0066. ment first. Save energy, qualify confiscation? Canadian - U.S. SUMMER maintenance, etc. Reasonable, Hardware • G5 • G4 • iMac for homeowner grants. Info: Immigration specialists. 1-800- DAY CAMP negotiable rates. Island refer- 142 MUSICAL SERVICES • PowerBook • eMac • iBook • 537-2616. 347-2540. ences. 653-4968. Software • OS X • Cubase LEADERS HARD-DRIVING ROCK 'n' roll, • Logic Audio • Final Cut Pro • PET OWNERS - enter your DENIED CANADA PENSION JJ’S MAINTENANCE & tender ballads, sweet blues pet’s photo in the Driftwood’s plan disability benefits? The SALT SPRING ISLAND Repairs. “The Personal Touch and upbeat reggae music for Training • OS X • OS 9 Pet Hall of Fame contest for Disability Claims Advocacy is very important to me.” All • PhotoShop • PageMaker Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission your birthday party, wedding just $9.95 + gst. You could win Clinic can help. Call Allison aspects of home repairs & reception or any excuse you • FileMaker • Audio a prize and help the Salt Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. requires camp leaders for its 2004 Camp Colossal summer small renos. 25 yrs. experi- daycamp program. Camp Colossal is a 2 month, Monday to may have to get friends Upgrades Spring SPCA. Entry deadline www.saskadvocate.com. ence, free estimates, excellent together and dance. DNA is a March 5th. Contact the Friday program, that takes place in July and August with a focus rates, seniors discount. Local Serving Salt Spring since 2002 DIVORCE SURVIVAL on local outdoor activities for children in the 5 to 12 age group. six-piece Salt Spring band with Driftwood for more information. references. Call John 537- lots of experience, good musi- STRATEGIES... Before spend- We are looking for dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic leaders ing large sums on legal fees, 9197. cal variety and professional call The Family Law Centre. who are prepared to create a fantastic experience for participants. HANDYMAN WITH 30 yrs. sound, lights and effects. For Our lawyers will outline your Salt Spring Island is one of the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands experience in home mainte- bookings, call Dave: 538-0300. options & offer proven strate- and offers a wide variety of leisure-time activities as well as many nance: carpentry, plumbing, for information: gies to help safeguard your shops, studios, craft stores and recreational activities. The painting, yard work, gutters, 148 PETS/LIVESTOCK 250-537-5931 assets & defend your child Saturday 'Market In The Park' is a well known weekend attraction building envelope leaks. Kelly www.tarrisinnovations.ca PARC GRANTS-IN-AID for residents and visitors. 537-4436. BED & BISCUIT dog minding. custody & access rights. Don't Quality in-home boarding and Applications for Grants-In- be a victim! "Separate Smart." Salt Spring provides a multitude of interesting venues for local field HARD WORKING reliable gent trips, including ocean beaches, fresh water lakes and mountain daycare. Reasonable rates. 327 EQUIPMENT Aid, to assist with parks, arts Toll-free 1-866-879-3529. available, Ganges to North References avail. Convenient trails. The Camp offers a number of off-island day trips, involving End. Reasonable rates. to ferry. Call Donna 653-4044. and recreation related proj- such experiences as the Royal BC Museum, the Imax Theatre, MASSEY 130 DIESEL tractor, 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES General repair, maintenance, 3 pt hitch, pto, dual range, blk. ects which directly provide waterslides or CRD Regional Parks attractions. yard work, wood. Weekends 156 RENTALS additional recreation facili- This is a bargaining unit position (CUPE Local 1989). Camp OK. Dave @ 538-1969. htr., lights, looks good & runs BUSINESS LOANS. $50,000- well, c/w blade & scoop, ties, equipment, services or $5 million. Private money avail- Leaders will be employees of the Capital Regional District (CRD) GARBAGE GURUS clean up and are paid every two weeks. PARTY TIME $5700. Ph. 537-4140. programs, are considered able. Have you been neglected and hauling, yards, base- RENTALS twice each year - in March by your bank? Business plan Classification - Program Instructor III (JB05). ments, attics. All types of clean and cash flow analysis serv- Pay Rate: $13.77/hr plus 11% in lieu of benefits. up, residential, or commercial, From TENTS to UTENSILS 330 FOOD PRODUCTS and in August. ices. 1-866-402-6464. 24 hrs. seniors disc., free estimates. First Aid Certification, a Class "4" B.C. Drivers Licence and a clean •NO GST •LOWEST PRICES The deadline for current driving record are mandatory. David 537-1984. BEEF FOR sale. Salt Spring SHAPES FOR WOMEN •BEST SERVICE applications is is the fastest growing women's Reply in writing, including a resume and references, to: BLAKES 1 TON, hauling, yard born & raised, grass & grain Pick ups at Love My Kitchen fed (no additives) half or quar- only hydraulic fitness centre in Parks Operations and Project Manager cleanup, construction cleanup, Wed., March 31, 2004. Canada. Exclusive territory ter, cut & wrapped, ready for Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission material delivery, demolition Susan or Joy 537-4577 Call the PARC office at now available near you. Obtain debris removal. One call, we your freezer. Also cattle for free package 888-616-0181, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road haul it all. 250-537-6213, 250- 537-0909 cell sale. 653-4352. 537-4448 for application forms. www.shapesforwomen.biz Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1K3 537-0020. [email protected] DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: [email protected] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 L 33

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FIREWOOD OLD TRUNK, $75. Old WOULD YOU like to save 30 - wooden table, $75. Punch 351 MISC. WANTED •GUARANTEED CORD 70% on your long distance Cut, Split & delivered bowl set, $20. Stereo speakers KIDS PUZZLES. We’ll buy phone bill? Call 537-4055 to A LIONS PROJECT “Quality Homes •Cedar fence rails find out how. (pair) $50. Louvered bifold your used, complete, puzzles, doors, $10. Inflatable exercise especially wooden ones, but of Distinction” 653-4165 NEW VOLKSWAGEN rooftop ball, $30. Old (2 man) saw, no commercial (i.e. Disney) RECYCLE carrier for any recent Golf VW. $25. Old glass ball (16 inch) in please. We also buy used $150. Also, new Inuk Kayak fit- rope netting, $150. Collapsible books. Fables cottage 537- YOUR 218 CLEANING SERVICES 282 ROOFING tings that fit into the carrier, (built in) attic ladder $150 obo. 0028 $225. Both strong and in good 537-4595. WANTED: WOOD exterior OLD GLASSES Building Island Homes shape, incl. instructions/ tools SUPERCLEAN for three generations. french doors; set of kitchen Your old prescription for installation. Call 537-8901. BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED cupboards and standing dou- • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Kent John Brassrail bar, pine, locking lenses can be a gift of 537-5463 537-9857 MAKITA 16” 240 VOLT, heavy ble stainless steel sink. WINDOW CLEANING • liquor cabinet, shelving, mir- sight. Boxes located at: Fax 537-5407 duty planer, $1000, evenings. Inexpensive please. 537-1065. • ROOF & GUTTER CLEANING • Standing Seam 653-4349. rored front, glass top. $199 • WCB INSURED • REASONABLE obo. Crib mattress, like new, WANTED: RABBIT hutch, • Pharmasave large enough for two rabbits. RATES • RELIABLE SERVICE • Metal Roofing LONG, TOP quality sofa, pale $65. 537-5636. • Bank of Montreal Gulf rose floral, $300; approx. 5 x 9 Will pick up. Please call Cheryl • Bank of Commerce John • 538-0299 or 537-7140 50’S DINER SWIVEL chairs 653-4423. FOR WATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS Tibetan hand hooked area car- • Island Savings Credit Union Island SHAKE / SHINGLE and tables, ideal for coffee pet, deep rose colour, cost WANTED: CANOPY for Mazda • Gulf Islands Optical 220 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Ltd. TORCH-ON MEMBRANES $3000, $450. Eves. only 537- shop/ juice bar. Chrome swivel B2200 pick-up. 653-4449. “Building quality West coast SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS FOR 20 YRS 2845. seats and arborite table tops. homes since 1987” SERIOUS BUYER wishes to tel (250) 381-2157 FRIDGE, beige, 32”x68”, $100 Asking $1200. 537-9197. purchase original Canadian * NEW HOME cell (250) 361-5028 fax (250) 383-2193 obo. Dishwasher, beige, $80 STEEL BUILDING SALE. paintings. Group of Seven, 390 WEBSITES CONSTRUCTION, obo. Single stainless sink $50 Carr, Thomson, Kurelek, LANCE VAESEN ROOFING LTD "Final Clearance!" Priced to SALT SPRING Music is on the RENOVATIONS obo. Garborator, $30 obo. 1 sell. Go direct/save. 25x40, Phillips, Canadian & DESIGN 1184 SUMMIT AVE,VICTORIA BC V8T 2P9 Internet at www.saltspringmu- www.lancevaesenroofing.com piece fiberglass shower enclo- $6,900. 30x40, $8,500. 35x50, Impressionists, others. Free sure, beige, 36”x36”, $150 evaluations. bill@mayberryfin- sic.com. Hear song samples * YOUR PLANS $12,900. 40x80, $17,400. before you buy. Pay by cheque OR OURS obo. Peter 537-9858, cell 537- 50x120, $35,500. Many oth- eart.com, 250-537-1462 or GULF 291 UPHOLSTERY 3202. 204-255-5690. or credit card. More than 40 ers. Pioneer... CDs available. COAST Dave Renick FULL SUSPENSION mountain WANTED: BEDS with frames. Ph/Fax 537-1796 1-800-668-5422. MATERIALS bike, 17” frame, Minnelli, $300. Any size, in good condition. RBL#22679 FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Also, portable dishwasher and Blue Velvet Home built go-cart, 5.5 HP, Durable, dependable, pre- Serving the Gulf Islands $350. 537-1748. chain saw. Will pick up. 537- Salt Spring, Galiano, 225 DESIGNERS Upholstering engineered, all-steel struc- 5168. AREA RUG for sale. Top qual- tures. Custom-made to suit Real Estate Mayne, Penders 1950’S WEDGEWOOD 325 Rainbow Rd. ity wool rug, great condition your needs and requirements. and just cleaned. Black with STOVE for use or parts. 537- • READY MIX LET’S GET Factory-direct affordable 5508. 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • WASHED GRAVEL STARTED! 537-4369 centered natural pattern. prices. Call • REINFORCED STEEL Professionally backed. 65"w. x 1-800-668-8653 ext. 536 for WANTED: TREADMILL in EIGHT CONTEMPORARY good condition. Motorized. • BAGGED CEMENT Bring your sketches & ideas 95"l. Save yourself $250 off free brochure. homes. 1200 - 1500 sq. ft., 537-4481. $28,000 - $48,000. Large • SEPTIC TANKS and together we’ll design (or the purchase price. $450 firm. Call 537-5248 to view. SAWMILL $4995.00 All new character bungalow/cottage. • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL upgrade) your dream home. Home Through the use of computer- ATTENTION BOATERS & Super Lumbermate 2000, 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 250-656-1387, www.nickel- aided drafting, we’ll quickly pro- larger capacities, more bros.com 537-2611 Fishermen. 2 Helle Hansen full LARIVEE ELECTRONIC gui- duce the working drawings Sweet body survival suits,unisize, as options. Norwood Industries, WATERFRONT PALACE. Rainbow Road manufacturer of sawmills, tar with hard case, $275. you’ll take to your contractor. new! $100 each or $150 both. Peavey amp, $375. Samick Eagles, sunsets, privacy. 537-1983. edgers and skidders. Free Bass with bag, $260. Yorkville Lasqueti Island, $1,500,000, PLEASE CALL Home information 1-800-566-6899, HELSET DESIGN SOLID MAPLE 9 pc. dining amp, $150. Dunlop Crybaby Jim 250-333-8669. 222 CONTRACTORS The business ext. 400.OT pedal, $70. Suzuki beginner 537-1037 suite, $799.95. Lazy-boy 1.25 ACRES WATERFRONT. directory for home rocker recliner, $98. Mattress CORAL CALCIUM "EXTRA." guitar, $35. 537-1422. Views and privacy, excellent and ask for Jim sets 39” $68 or Queen $148. You've heard about it. Seen it ARMSTRONG SILVER flute, investment property. Lasqueti and household Cherry Queen Anne curio cab- on TV. Read about it in books very good condition, $675. Island, $150,000 firm. Jim 250- WALTER HUSER services inet, $328. Cherry entertain- and on curecanada.com. The Violin and bow, $100. 333-8669. 226 DRAPERIES Evenings 537-2938. ment center with doors, highest grade marine coral 2200 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM, 2 & SONS Every week in $399.95. Bookcases from calcium from Okinawa, Japan. $59.95. Buy & Save, 9818 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK bathroom custom built home, Construction Ltd. THE BLINDS GUYS the Classifieds! 1-866-319-0708, Calgary. separate studio; at Beaver Pt, Residential & Commercial Fourth St. Sidney. Call 537-9933 RIPLEES RANCH Super 1.25 acres, $425,000 653- Personalized service VERY LARGE collection of SALT SPRING Premium pet foods, grooming 9771. from plans to completion for details replica tractors, trucks and car products. Satisfaction guaran- OF COURSE! toys, mint condition. Very col- MINI STORAGE 6 YEAR OLD Rancher, teed. Home delivery. Gulf $379,000. 2 bedroom & den, 537-5247 - 537-5092 Gulf Islands lectable. Price negotiable. 537- 347 Upper Ganges Road Islands Pet Supplies, 5752. open plan, handycapped Salt Spring Island 537-6596 "When convenience Authorized Distributor. Call equipped, 2 1/4 acres, good 1 EACH, TICKET for Randy and security matter" Janine at 653-2095. well, cross fenced, tack room, Bachman, front row, Thursday 537-5888 HORSE RIDING Lessons. 2 stalls & riding ring. 537-2086 330 FOOD PRODUCTS 342 GARDEN SUPPLIES 350 MISC. FOR SALE or Saturday. 537-2892. Classical dressage, adults or or 537-2408. 6 INCH CHIPPER, complete children (7+). Private lessons on schooled horses or your OKANAGAN LAKEFRONT. GRAND OPENING Sale con- STORAGE/RENT a storage with 500 cu. ft. dumping box on MERIT Resort style living in the CALDWELL’S tinues Sat. & Sun. Feb. 21 & trailer for all of your renovation trailer for rent. 653-4758. own horse. $35 per lesson. FURNITURE 653-4184. vibrant desert community of OAKSPRING 22. Gemstone Gardenworks at or building projects. Clean and KILN DRIED spalted maple, 2” 1-250-746-5527 Osoyoos. Full ownership, lake- Manderlay Gardens. Granite, convenient storage. Call Bob slabs, up to 24” wide, $2 - 12 YEAR OLD, black thorough- front villas and condos for in the old Country Grocer Building bred gelding. 15.2 hh, gentle- FA R M river rock & flagstone. Free or Tanya 537-8595. $3/bf. Also, 52 stair spindles 2956 BOYS ROAD, DUNCAN recreational or full-time use. man, no vices, never lame Since 1882 Garden Crystals this weekend EXPERT WATCH repairs by plus handrail, $250. 653-4758. Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30, Sun. 12 - 5 Prices starting in low only. Please do not phone $3000. 537-2086. Currently available: certified watchmaker. Located $100,000s. 1-866-738-1002. Manderlay for Gemstone busi- NEW PATIO door, high end CUTE PET? Enter your pet’s • FREE RANGE between Crofton and Duncan. Euroline, turn & tilt Plantation • Fabric sofa & loveseat ...... $499.99 www.casa-del-lago.ca. ness.Thanks. 537-1204. Serving the Cowichan Valley photo in the Driftwood’s Pet Co-operators Real Estate GRAIN-FED PORK door. 8’ x 75 1/2” opening, 50% • Leather sofa & loveseat . . . . .$1699.99 Hall of Fame contest for just over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank- off. Qty 2, $800 ea. 653-4758. Services Inc. • FRESH CUT LUMBER GARDENER’S DELIGHT Jeweller and Watchmaker 250- • Mat & boxspring starting at . . .$199.99 $9.95 + gst. You could win a 537-5380 or 537-2152 748-6058 (Duncan). Saturday CHERRY 7 PC. Master bed- • Leather chair & ottoman . . . . .$199.99 prize and help the Salt Spring room suite with queen sleigh SPCA. Entry deadline March ONE OF A KIND 100% Organic pick-up & delivery on Salt • Table & 4 chairs ...... $299.99 Spring. bed $899.95. Cherry 9 pc din- 5th. Contact the Driftwood for Private treed 3.3 acre 340 GARAGE SALES Composted Topsoil ing suite, $1488. Futon with more information. VACUUMS! VACUUMS! deluxe mattress, $268. Oak www.meritfurnitureduncan.com Southern exposure. LIONS GARAGE Sale: Friday All organic, no fillers Repairs, bags & belts, used SHORT OF FEED? Consider dining chairs 4/$200, barstools alfalfa pellets for proper nutri- South end, CUSTOM & Saturday's only 10-12. added. Bark mulch vacuum bargains. Satisfaction from $35. Buy & Save, 9818 guaranteed! Salt Spring Linen tion, extend feed supplies; Many household items. Note: products available Fourth Street, Sidney, BC. FRASER’S 17% (DM) BUILT 3 bedroom We no longer offer pickups. We & Drycleaners, 116 Hereford THIMBLE FARMS natural protein, high energy, do not accept appliances. Drop Avenue, Ganges. 537-2241. BLUE METAL bunk bed frame, home, attached shop. $60. 120 Acrylic blocks calcium, vitamin A. ALFATEC offs accepted only on Friday & RON 537-6099 STORAGE TANKS: water, sep- 175 ARBUTUS products 1-877-253-2832 Separate cabin. Field. Sat morning. Please no 8”x8”x3”, $50. Trunk, $10. 537- 537-5788 garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. tic, sewage-holding (polyethyl- 2728. ene). Ecological Systems: 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES 250-653-4557 WATCH FOR huge moving 350 MISC. FOR SALE sewage-treatment plants, efflu- 18 LAMINATED CABINET OPEN sale February 28th! ent filters. Visa, Mastercard, doors w/ hinge sets, 6 cabinet 7 DAYS A WEEK THIS COLUMN is designed for 460 WANTED TO BUY ONCE UPON an Island by drawer rail sets, $20. FROM 9AM - 4:30PM free recyclable items only (no ISLANDS FARMERS Flea David Conover, book on American Express accepted. Market, Saturday, March 13. GIS Sales & Rentals 653- Dishwasher, built-in, $20. Tire animals).There is no charge to WANTED: TOWN lot with or Wallace Island, republished in chains, new, P185/65R-14 or place items in this column. Ads Farmers Institute 9 a.m. - 1 paperback $23.50. To order 4013. WINTER CLEAROUT without trailer. 537-2086 or p.m. Table rental $20. similar, $10. 538-1791. can be submitted in person at 537-2408. Reservations & info. 537-4535. 250-578-7306 SALT SPRING Vacuum - the Driftwood office (328 www.dconover.com mmfa- ESTATE SALE of unique, Large selection of bags and antique, Orthodox Russian Lower Ganges Road) by nor- MOVING SALE - everything [email protected] belts. On-island service work. SPECIAL mal deadline (Monday 5 pm.) 490 WEBSITES goes! Women/men’s clothing, style oak furniture and stained EXPERT CLOCK repair and New and used vacuums for or by phone 537-9933, fax yoga blocks, pictures, kitchen glass windows. Made in 537-2613 or email. REAL ESTATE listings for the items, gas power mower, lad- restoration - antiques my spe- sale. Also, sales & installation Prague in 1920’s by renown OFF Gulf Islands are viewable any- ders, wheelbarrow, truck cialty. House calls, free esti- of built-in vacuums 537-0066. architect. Also, must sell new 30-50% SALT SPRING Island Recycle where in the world with canopy + more. 434 Eagle mates, reasonable rates. Book SSI SPALTED Maple Stair luxury car, 2003 Mercury Depot is located at 349 Internet access. www.gulfis- SELECTED Rainbow Rd. We are open Ridge Dr., Sat. Feb. 21, 9am- now for January Specials - Parts 52 - 1 5/8 square spin- Grand Marquis LX Ultimate lands.net 2pm. Rain or shine - no early- 20% off regular rates. Mark’s dles 32 to 49 inches plus hand Edition, 4500 km. New price SHRUBS AND TREES Tuesday through Saturday, 10 birds. Clockworks, 537-5061. rail. $250 obo for the lot 653- after taxes was $49,000 will am to 5 pm. This service is 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT 4758. sell $29,000 obo. 537-5696. WE GIVE operated by Salt Spring Island SUBSCRIBE PHOTOCOPIES, RUBBER PERSONALIZED Community Services. Please stamps, address labels, MOVING, MUST sell: 12 ft alu- KAYAK - HERITAGE SERVICE call The Recycle Depot at 537- ATTRACTIVE 1 BEDROOM to one of Canada’s engraved signs and nametags, garden apartment, suit quiet best newspapers! minum boat w/ Johnson 15 HP Expedition 17’, sit on top, pad- 1200, or Community Services laminating, Regal catalogue motor, $1200 obo. Satellite dle, red polyethylene. Moving - at 537-9971 for information on single, N/S, no dogs (cat ok), Gulf Islands sales, custom office orders - dish (Star Choice) $75 obo. must sell, $200. 250-537- materials accepted for recy- available March 1, long term call Dawn at 537-5115. 537-4560 leave message. 1551. cling. rental, $600/ mo. 537-2010 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 537-9933 OR FAX: 537-2613 34 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 535 SITUATIONS WANTED 825 CARS, SALES 825 CARS, SALES 845 RV’S, SALES 850 TIRES 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT OCEANFRONT WINTER HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE 1990 OLDS CUTLAS, loaded, AUTOMOBILE LOANS GUAR- 1995 FLEETWOOD CARIBOU www.discounttires-autore- close to ocean, $475 + util. lease, executive cottage June - September 2004. mint condition, 143 Km. Must ANTEED Trucks/ vans/ cars/ camper, 11.5 ft. Sleeps 5. pairs.com. Guaranteed tires Suits quiet persons. Cat OK. retreat, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, Responsible middle aged see $3500 obo. 538-1685. SUVs. Diesel/gas. Turned Freezer, oven, shower, Fantastic from $10. 2920 Jacklin 537-2476. 2 bath, sunny south facing woman will live in and take 1989 TOYOTA TERCEL, 4 down? Rates too high? Trade? fan, furnace, electric jacks, (Langford). 1-888-383-1050. decks, hot tub, fishing pier, good care of your home, pets scads of storage, more. Plus SPACIOUS, 1 BEDROOM, fur- door, auto, $1250. 537-9988. We have the money for nished basement suite. W/D. spectacular view of islands & & plants on Salt Spring Island you guaranteed 0-7%. 1992 Ford F350 crew cab Dually, 855 TRUCKS/4X4S Very private with own deck. Olympics $1000/mth 537- while you're away. Send 1987 HONDA ACCORD, Complimentary delivery. Apply 1 ton long box, 120,000 km. A/C, N/S, N/P Prefer one adult. 5938. inquiries to Model LXI, standard, deluxe today. Inventory/loans @ auto, pw, pl, AM/FM cassette, 1981 FORD BRONCO 4 X 4, Close to town and beach. EXQUISITE PROVINCIAL [email protected] model, power everything with body and mechanically sound. mechanically very good, runs www.credit-king.com. Call 1- great. $1500. 537-5852. References. Avail. March 1, style luxury, 4 bedroom home sunroof, $800. 538-1720. 800-650-4829 24/7 Both excellent. Sacrifice, $700. 537-5330. situated on 2 highly land- 540 WANTED/RENTALS 2001 SILVER CHRYSLER Sales/leasing/financing. $17,900 obo. 537-9424. 1999 FORD RANGER 4X4, scaped acres. Close to Sebring for sale. Only 55K, still Est.1986. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN reg. cab, 5 speed, air, box 2 BDRM SUITE, oceanview, Ganges. Water views, hot tub, FAMILY LOOKING for sabbati- sunroom/studio, woodstove, under mfg. warranty. Mint con- men and boys? Men fix their liner, 50,000 km., excellent sauna, steam shower, pizza cal home for rent. 2+ bed- CAR SECURITY DECALS - condition & well maintained. greenhouse/gardens, laundry rooms, September 2004 to dition, owner moving to toys! One-year certificate pro- oven, Aga, hi-speed internet. 90% of car thieves walk away gram will have you working on $12,500 - asking. 653-4365. $795. Need qualified on-site Owners moving to Europe. June 2005. Prefer Salt Spring. Europe. Asking $13,500 obo. when they see a security manager, will be paid. Please email: Contact 250 538-0003. inboards, outboards, personal 1990 GMC SUBURBAN, A/C, Available from March for at decal. Just $8.95. Inquiries to watercraft. Classes run Mon- cruise, tow package, good Impeccable references only. least 2 years. Asking $2300 [email protected] FOR SALE: 1985 Chevy. HCR - email [email protected] or N/S, N/P.537-9897. a or phone 780-430-9886. Thurs-, Fairview College - St. condition, 144,000 km, $7200 per month furnished. Contact Celebrity station wagon, $650. toll-free 1-877-513-5005. Albert, Alberta campus. obo. 537-1537. AVAILABLE APRIL 1. 250 538-0003 or www.regen- HARD WORKING, experi- 538-1708 after 6 p.m. September, 2004.1-888-999- Furnished bachelor suite, pri- cyintapts.com/sunny_bank.ht TRUCK FOR sale. 1989 Chev enced, gardener needs home 1991 TURBO FIREFLY in 7882;www.fairviewcollege.com vate entrance, deck with view, m. for 2. Long term, south, end. 835 MOTORCYCLE, SALES 3/4 ton, X-cab, 4x4, good con- good condition. Great on gas. dition, $6000 obo. After 4:00 in Quality Home, N/S, N/P, MARCH - JUNE furnished 1 Ideally land with animals. 2000 YAMAHA RAZZ scooter, long term, $500 including utili- Open to options. Excellent ref- Wicked island car. $1800 obo. pm, 537-2728. bdrm cottage near St Mary 537-4216. helmet and basket incl. Runs If you can tow it, ties and cable. 537-5779. Lake. Wood & oil heat. erences 653-2032. TRUCK CANOPY, black, long perfectly, mint condition, can’t box, fiberglass construction, $700/mth. Call evenings, 1- PROFESSIONAL FEMALE, SECOND CHANCE beat for gas mileage, $600 we can service it 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE 604-946-9987. FINANCE. We say yes to poor new condition, lots of windows, single, N/S, looking for 1 or 2 firm. 537-5636. • Hitches $550 firm. 537-5636. 1 BDRM OCEANVIEW house bedroom cabin/ house with credit and bankrupts. Select STREET-FRONT, stand-alone from over 450 cars - trucks, • Horse Trailers 994 s.f. shop available for with separate studio, for March gardening possibilities. 538- 845 RECREATIONAL • Boat Trailers • RV’s AUTOMOBILE LOANS GUAR- & April, $600 (house only), 7000. 4x4s - vans. Call Marty or Ian ANTEED -Trucks/ vans/ cars/ lease March 1st. Merchant 604-552-4554. Mews across from Home $800 (house & studio), comes VEHICLES, SALES PARTS & SERVICE SUVs. Diesel/gas. Turned Design Centre. Highly visible, with cat, N/S, N/D, possible HOUSE WANTED TO RENT GUARANTEED APPROVAL. 1-800-665-9942 down? Rates too high? Trade? long-term. 537-1503. rain- You work - you drive. 21’ R.V., 1979 Ford Frontier, www.trianglerv.com We have the money for wonderful location. Richard BUILDER/ DESIGNER looking 537-9125. [email protected] Bad credit, no credit custom pine cozy “cottage” you guaranteed 0-7%. for a long-term house to Complimentary delivery. Apply AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: OK. Over 400 4x4s - vans & interior, appliances/mechanics 1468sf air-conditioned, Island Explorer rent. Excellent references. cars available. Call 24 hrs work well. Great summer get- today. Inventory/loans @ heated, finished space at Property Management Ltd. Peter ...... 537-9858 1-888-921-2733. Call today - away/winter rental. $7950. www.credit-king.com. Merchant Mews, for lease. & Real Estate Services Cell ...... 537-3202 drive tomorrow! 537-5562. in Sidney • Close to the Ferry Call 1-800-650-4829 24/7 Ideal for any production/shop 537-4722 ~ 1-800-800-9492 work. Richard 537-9125. 615 HOLIDAY 520 HOUSES FOR RENT ACCOMMODATION PREMIUM USED TRUCKS • 2 bdrm, view home, PREMIUM USED CARS GREAT OPPORTUNITY for 5 STAR TIME share for rent. sabbatical! Beautiful West North End, avail to end June. $875 Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto www.saunders.subarudealer.ca Coast style home with expan- Vallarta, Mazatlan, Puerto www.saunders.subarudealer.ca sive water views. 4 bdrms, 3 • 3 bdrm, sunny,private, clean, not suitable for young Penasco. Sleeps 8, kitchen, 2 bthrms, office. Access to children. Woodstove,W/D, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Maid waterfront walks, tennis small workshop. Longterm, service 537-8799. courts, kayaks, Lasers etc. N/P. $1200 Lease duration (approximately TIMESHARE RESALES - Rii® • Cottage, 1 bdrm, bright, Stroman - Since 1979. Buy- one year), start date June or Longterm. W/D, woodstove. Canadiana Crossword July. $2000/mth 537-1309. N/P,N/C.Avail March 1st. $575 sell-rent-exchange. Worldwide selection. Call now! 1-800- 3 BDRM HOUSE, close to • Waterfront cottage, 1 bdrm, 201-0864. Ganges. Short term rental for furnished, longterm. New Boys on the Block 5 months now to June 30th N/WD, N/P. $750 incl hydro GULF ISLANDS GETAWAY. (negotiable). 604-541-2671 or Rooms and cabins at beautiful 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Island Explorer is a fully licenced, west coast waterfront retreat. 604-230-8557. $875 /month. bonded management company Suitable only for professional under the laws of the B.C. Govt. Private, exclusive, and tran- 12 13 14 couple. quil. Daily and weekly rates with most rooms starting at FURNISHED COTTAGE, $100 per night (double occu- 15 16 17 Ganges Harbour view, 1 bed- pancy). Family accommoda- room, quiet, short term, $575/ tion / rates available. 18 19 20 mo., util. incl. References. 604- • 444 Mid Island Convenient ferry access. Call 943-4630 or 537-4500. Long-term , 2 bdrm, 2 appl Clam Bay Farm, 1-250-629- CHARMING 2 BDRM. Unfurn N/P N/S $675 6313. www.clambay.com. 21 22 23 24 Vesuvius cottage, recent reno, • 455 Mid Island long term, clean, quiet, N/S, Long-term, 2 bdrm, 2 appl 690 WEBSITES 25 26 27 28 N/P, $750/month. Available Unfurn N/P N/S $680 • 029 South Island Feb. 1. Call 538-0252. Long-term, 2 bdrm, 4 appl ACCOMMODATION INFOR- 29 30 31 32 OCEAN FRONT renovated & Unfurn N/P N/S $950 MATION for the Gulf Islands is a mouse-click away. www.gul- furnished, 1 bdrm, + sleeping • 033 Mid Island 33 34 35 loft, with wrap-around deck, Long-term, 1 bdrm, 2 appl fislands.net dock, D/W, W/D, W/B stove. Furn, with courtesy laundry facilities Avail Mar 1 for 4 months. Suits N/P N/S $1000 36 37 • 533 Mid Island N/S, mature individual. Long-term, 2 bdrm, 4 appl $1100/mth 537-5880. Unfurn N/P N/S $975 38 39 40 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, fire- • 533 South Island Transportation place, 5 appliances, one bath, Long-term, small 3 bdrm, 4 appl 41 42 43 44 45 46 lower half, big yard, garden, Unfurn N/P N/S $985 805 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS central. Available Immed. • 106 Mid Island Lease until owners return in June 47 48 49 $975. Craig 537-1252. Furn, 1 bdrm, 4 appl FAMILY SUMMER vacation N/P N/S $1100 AIR MILES 50 51 52 home on the lake. Monthly, • 388 Mid Island are here! N/S, pet negotiable. Starting Waterfront long-term lease Sunny 3 bdrm, 6 appl May 1st. Phone 537-0880. Unfurn N/S $1300 TWO BEDROOM home, W/D. • 322 Mid Island ACROSS 38 Preserves 19 Corporate Mtng. Available now, $600/ month. Long-term lease, 3 bdrm, 4 appl We value the island™ 1 Provincial legislator, for 40 Outlying community, 20 One of the greats? Call Mike 537-4620 evenings. Unfurn N/P N/S $1250 COMPLETE OCEANFRONT HOME, mid- Royal Property Management AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS short slangily 21 Electrical power unit April - June, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 5 Phone 537-5577 Unleaded Fuels • Diesel 4 Manitoba's Premier 41 Bare 22 Astronaut Garneau appliances, family room, fire- Tires• Batteries• Accessories place, furnished, call 416-483- Gary 42 New Brunswick's 23 Dawdle 8175 or 537-9483. 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 537-4554 or 537-9300 8 Chew Premier Bernard 24 Newsp. item FARM ON Salt Spring, 40 acre Monday–Saturday 8am–7pm ROOM FOR rent $325, all Sunday 9 am–6 pm 12 Extinct bird 44 Go wrong 26 Never to Newlove farm with large fully renovated inclusive in a big funky house, 13 Songstress MacNeill 47 Mountain ridges 27 British Columbia's home, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths out- 10 minute walk from Ganges. Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. buildings, great for cattle, For more info call Michel 538- 14 Sub _____ 48 Ontario's Premier Ernie Premier Gordon sheep, horses etc. Avail March 0122. 1 $1500/mth. Refs req. 250- 815 BOATS & MARINE, SERVICE 15 Place to relax 49 Tottenham toilet 28 Cookie 746-7935. ROOMS FOR Rent! 3 large rooms: 2 loft rooms, each with 16 Urgency acronym 50 Curd's companion 30 Rara______GORGEOUS, BRAND New, ocean glimpses, balcony, more ISLAND MARINE 17 Eye part 51 Without 32 All Craftsman 3 bdrm plus loft - 1 room with private bath, CONSTRUCTION home, all appliances, entrance, balcony, more - $600 Ross Walker 537-9710 18 Edna, for one 52 Top 34 Quebec's Premier detached garage, sunny south ea. includes all utilities, laun- www.islandmarine.ca 20 Austen character Bernard exposure, decks, idyllic setting, dry, A.D.S.L. internet. Practical solutions for your year round rental, references Gorgeous home/ property, 5 waterfront development. 21 The end, to Aristotle DOWN 35 Over, to Ondaatje required, available March 15th, min. drive Ganges & ferry, Fruit Pile driving, ramps & floats. 23 Dashed 1 Men, abbr. 37 Frothy $1500 per month. To view on trees, greenhouse, etc. Avail. Local references. Feb 21, call 604-222-9662 or Mar 1. N/S, N/P. 1-800-292- 25 Nova Scotia's Premier 2 Sever 38 Moola lv msg at 537-2530. 7966. 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES John 3 World of letters 39 Wings THE MOST SPECIAL place, HOUSEMATE WANTED: 26 Shreddies maker 4 A kind of play 40 Rabbit or fox see the sunrise over the Beautiful home. Renting CAL 28’ SAILBOAT completely ocean. 2 bedroom, 1 bath largest room. 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The Spirit of Fulford Inn delivers! Salt Spring is a Drop your photo & payment off at: regular feature Help the SPCA in the Driftwood The Gulf Islands Driftwood for local businesses The Driftwood will 328 Lower Ganges Rd., and organizations to publicize donate in honour of Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3 charitable the Pet Hall of Fame donations. to the SPCA! First-come, Deadline for first-served basis submissions is as space permits. March 5, 2004. he Fulford Inn takes more than pride in its pizza. The Gulf Islands Inn donated 10% of all pizza delivery sales in December YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 and January and presented a cheque for $690.00 to the DriftwoodYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 T 328 Lower Ganges Rd Fulford Community Association. Chef Richard Barret (left) 537-9933

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By MITCHELL SHERRIN “It was everything you The islanders have three Staff Writer said at the half,” he laughed. games remaining with three A hometown crowd Fisher said his “inspira- points and a game in hand cheered with relief as Salt tional” words were not suit- over eighth-place Spring FC scored a 1-0 win able for print. Cowichan. in the dying minutes of a “I told them we can play a “We also play Juan de critical game against lot better and we knew it.” Fuca [ninth] and Bays Nanaimo United Sunday. A loss against Nanaimo White [seventh] in the “I thought we took it to would have placed final remaining three games. We them for the last 30 minutes standings out of FC’s hands could put them all behind and carried the play on for the remaining few games us.” them and it was pretty of the season. FC will next play the much a matter of time The win bumped Salt Gordon Head Division-2 before we were going to Spring from eighth to sixth team at Tyndall Field for score on them,” said FC place, putting a safety mar- the first round of the player coach Jesse Fisher. gin away from relegation for Jackson Cup at 2:15 p.m. “Fortunately, we did ninth and 10th-place teams. on Sunday. [score] before time ran out.” FC striker Dion Hackett nailed the game winner FC FACES: Tom McColm, with less than two minutes above right, goes for the ball remaining in the game. with his head; while, at right, “The referee had already Jesse Fisher connects with his said, time was up and we foot. were playing on injury Photos by Derrick Lundy, John Cameron. time,” Fisher said. More photos at www.johncameron.ca After a flurry of Salt FC has experienced the “They didn’t strong start while the Presented by Spring chances, FC defend- flip side of last-second threaten us with any good islanders took a little while er Jordan Morrison recov- goals themselves this sea- opportunities. It was just a to warm up into the game. SIMS students ered a cleared ball and son, he said. matter of if we were going “I thought we started delivered a crisp pass to to put one in the net.” rather flat and didn’t get “Everyone was saying Tom McColm in the centre. Nanaimo was under- much of a rhythm until into Directed by McColm delivered the ball what a great game it was. manned without substitutes the second half.” to Hackett, who turned and It’s funny what a difference which assisted Salt Spring Fisher credited Hackett Scott Hylands fired a shot on net from a goal can make.” in their efforts, Fisher for making a dominant close range. But Salt Spring dominat- noted. presence on the front line “It’s nice when one final- ed much of the game with “Even their coach was when he was subbed on for March 1 1:00, 7:00 ly goes our way,” said attack after attack on the playing.” the second half but Hackett Fisher. Nanaimo net. And Nanaimo had a deferred to the coach. March 2 1:00, 7:00 March 3 1:00 Dragons celebrate 2-0 Cowichan victory at ArtSpring By MITCHELL SHERRIN been a tough year,” King While King might have hit “Everyone was playing Staff Writer said. the net, everyone contributed beautiful soccer but those $6 adults / $4 kids A jubilant squad of Salt She was very pleased with to the win, she said. two just knew where each Spring Dragons women cel- her team’s performance Joanne O’Connor minded other were. That was fun to Tickets through SIMS or ArtSpring ebrated another win in cup against Cowichan. the net to let regular keeper watch.” play after a hard-slogging “We were attacking down Tami Benoit play striker, and The Dragons next play season in the second divi- the wings really well.” both played exceptionally Sooke in league play sion. The first goal came mid- well, King said. Sunday. “We had an awesome way through the first half “Joanne probably made “If we play like we did See us for a fast game,” said Dragons player when King took a left-foot three great saves. She had [last Sunday], it could be a coach Sue King. shot and put it over the keep- her eye on the ball on some good game.” She scored both goals er’s shoulder. really great shots. She was The women have another quote on all your against Cowichan in a solid She had numerous definitely feeling good back reason to celebrate and a 2-0 win Sunday. Salt Spring chances throughout the there and we were happy to new venue to do it in. In had previously won a 5-0 game but the second goal have her back there.” addition to the recent win, building requirements! match over a Division-3 Vic didn’t hit the Cowichan net Mardon Dary also had a they’ve nabbed a sponsor. West squad as part of Doug until 15 minutes into the sec- strong game as centre mid- Shipstones English Pub is ✔ ✔ Day Cup matches. But the ond half. fielder. And outside-right now the official watering Concrete Siding women haven’t hit a win in “I took another left-foot midfielder Vivian Davies hole for the Salt Spring ✔ Insulation ✔ Decking league play yet. kick and I don’t think the connected well with Dragons. “Whether or not we goalie saw it. But it ended up defender Val Cunningham “It’s a good working rela- ✔ Flooring ✔ Fencing advance, It’s nice to know deflecting off of her and to set up lots of good tionship for both of us,” we can do it because it’s went in. She almost had it.” opportunities. King said. ✔ Painting ✔ Lumber ✔ Roofing ✔ Tools Klemtu kayaking at Island Paddlers show ✔ Windows ✔ Electrical ✔ Heating ✔ Plumbing Anyone who has won- 24 at 7:30 p.m. percent of the jobs and eco- say in how tourism in the dered what it would be like Klemtu is located on nomic benefits accrue to region is managed.” ✔ ✔ the community and the The Island Paddlers Irrigation Septic Field to kayak in the heart of the Swindle Island, part of the (infiltrators) Great Bear Rainforest can Kitasoo/Xaixais First Kitasoo/Xaixais people and group always welcomes ✔ Eaves find the answers at the next Nation traditional territory the community has a direct new members. Island Paddlers meeting. on the wild central coast That’s when kayak guide north of Bella Bella. For all your building Evan Loveless will give a “Development of Klemtu slide presentation of the tourism is central to the NOUNCEMEN requirements, large or small! Klemtu area, which has future safeguarding of AN T inlets and coves to explore, employment from the rain- Salt Spring beautiful sandy beaches, forest without having to Massage Therapy Clinic great camping and the destroy it,” states an Island chance to glimpse a white Paddlers press release. “By SLEGG LUMBER LTD. Kermode bear — also being locally owned and DESIREE SIMONS, R.M.T. Mon. - Fri. 7 - 5 / Sat. 8:30 - 5 / Closed Sunday known as the “spirit bear.” controlled by a native com- Has returned. The slide show runs in munity, the company is a 804 FULFORD GANGES ROAD • 537-4978 the United Church lower rare example of genuine Office hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 - 6pm hall on Tuesday, February eco-tourism. One hundred Clinic Address: 635B Sunset Drive • 537-4420

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