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",/ *"/ Weather Showers and rain are in the forecast right through the weekend. Highs to 10 VALENTINE’S VISION: Laura Sutherland holds a dozen roses outside of Thrifty Foods as she’s seen with her fi ance Travis Robinson C on Thursday, with Photo by Derrick Lundy overnight lows to 5 C — creating a perfect Valentine’s Day picture. on Friday. Stop work order halts marina project Inserts • Thrifty Foods B&B cement pour “We have every intent to He has every intention of visitors to the island. “This sign here means we build,” said Steve Azyan in making sure the accessory Three workers contacted can’t do anything,” said Bear • Dealers Own foiled a Tuesday interview. “If they buildings are constructed in at the site on Monday after- Contracting’s Barry Long, • Ganges Village Market By SEAN MCINTYRE • Merit Furniture [the CRD] want to start a time for the 2007 summer noon were left with some gesturing towards the stop- Driftwood Staff legal action, they have every tourist season, Azyan said. choice words for CRD work order. “I guess we’ve –––––––––––– right.” Marina work planned authorities after a building wasted an entire afternoon.” A spokesperson for B&B Azyan said the CRD does between now and the spring inspection offi cer posted the Pink ribbon still marked Ganges Marina Ltd. vows not have jurisdiction to over- is hoped to improve what stop work order on a nearby the work site along Lower North End Fitness the company will pursue rule provincial regulations Azyan called an important boardwalk pylon. Ganges Road Tuesday. Forms plans to build four accesso- which give the marina per- part of the Ganges economy. They had even fewer and re-bar on the property 537-5217 ry buildings on the Ganges mission to construct acces- He said the buildings options when a scheduled are visible from the road. Harbour shoreline in spite sory buildings on its water- covering roughly 55 square concrete delivery did not turn Long said he arrived on of a Capital Regional Dis- front property located below metres (600 square feet) will up later that afternoon after the scene Monday morning trict (CRD) stop work order the intersection of Park Drive house businesses and ser- the company was contacted issued Monday afternoon. and Lower Ganges Road. vices for marina guests and by local government offi cials. GANGES MARINA 3 Lions donation completes Improv team out on top; heads to national event Rainbow Road light fund By DAWN HAGE By SEAN MCINTYRE at the intersection of Lower to improve pedestrian safe- Driftwood Staff Driftwood Staff Ganges and Rainbow roads. ty and saw the fundraising Jason Donaldson and his troupe of talented comedic Salt Spring Island streets At the push of a button, campaign as the ideal way thespians have blown away the competition and are will be a little safer thanks students, visitors and the to finally make something heading to the national stage. to the Salt Spring Island elderly will soon have the happen. Donaldson, who teaches Theatre Arts at Gulf Islands Lions Club’s decision to power to bring traffic to a “It’s something that’s Secondary School (GISS), brought six GISS students give $7,500 to the Coins for halt when they cross the been in the back of all of to the Vancouver Island Regional Tournament for the Crosswalks campaign. street. our minds for a long time,” Canadian Improv Games last weekend. The troupe The donation brings the Steve Somerset, a Salt Somerset said after Friday’s faced stiff competition and emerged victorious. fundraising total beyond the Spring Lions Club member, announcement. “This is a “We advanced to the fi nals after a strong perfor- $20,000 needed to install a said the organization has IMPROV WINNERS 2 LIGHT FUNDING 3 A year of pedestrian-controlled signal long been aware of the need celebration 10% off Tuesdays GANGES Enter to Win a 100 (some restrictions apply) ILLAGE ARKET 42” Plasma TV V M Details in LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Store
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2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD IMPROV WINNERS 77%34 7).$$ From Page 1 , 7"" Ê ° mance in the zone tourna- spot with a four-minute time #USTOM &LOORING ment on Friday night,” said limit using audience sug- 3PECIALIZING IN CUSTOM 7IDE 0LANK Donaldson in a press release. gestions, or a pre-set theme #LEAR $OUGLAS &IR “Saturday night at the Metro from organizers. s "RAND NAME mOORING AVAILABLE Theatre we played against “The students are judged s /VER (ARDWOOD 3OFTWOOD SPECIES IN STOCK Belmont, Cow-High, Lady- on a specific set of skills, smith and G.P. Vanier, earn- including how they make £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx ing a berth in the nationals, use of a suggestion and the xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-`iÞ]Ê some 25 points ahead of our degree of risk that they take,” closest competition.” said Donaldson. The group will travel to Fundraising for the trip Ottawa for the April 2-7 has begun and Donaldson competition. While there, has plans for a show and they will play against the 20 raffl e at ArtSpring on Febru- best young improv teams in ary 22, featuring the improv the country. troupe doing theatre sports, The team consists of TOP GUNS: GISS improv team members, from left, audience-suggested skits and more. The students need Dejan Loyola, Bonn Smith, Bonn Smith, Halley Fulford and Alex Corley perform at Halley Fulford, Clare Lan- to raise $7,000. the high school in preparation for the regional event. “We have to raise a lot of nan, Alex Corley and Jor- Photo by John Cameron dan Roper. This particular money in a very short period group of young actors have offer and they really click as tional Games is an organiza- of time,” stressed Donald- worked together for years an ensemble.” tion that runs across Canada son. “In the meantime, we “Almost all of them are in from Vancouver Island to have a big shiny trophy and and melded into a troupe that quite a sense of accomplish- has outstanding abilities and Grade 12 this year, so there Newfoundland, involving ment and camaraderie.” talent, said their teacher. is a real feeling of sentimen- thousands of people and Details of the upcoming “These kids have formed tality,” he added. “It’s a bit hundreds of schools. performance and other fund- the spine of my program for of a Cinderella story to have Improv competitions raising plans will be revealed the last three years,” said this group advance to the involve working with cate- shortly. Anyone who wishes Donaldson. “They are abso- nationals in their last year gories such as story, charac- to donate funds to help these lutely exceptional. They all together.” ter, theme, idioms and style. kids should contact Donald- have something unique to The Canadian Improvisa- The students perform on the son at 537-9944. North View neighbours speak out By SEAN MCINTYRE Advisory Commissions for permit conditions. Driftwood Staff review. A public hearing and Community housing task A contingent of north TRUST further readings by trustees force disbanded island residents took to the are required before approval Closing down the island’s front row to oppose plans for BRIEFS is granted. Community Housing Task a new subdivision at a Feb- mentary setbacks between Developers get papers Force (CHTF) does not GET THE ruary 1 meeting of the Salt the new lots and adjacent despite project faux-pas mean affordable housing is $ 95 Spring Island Local Trust agricultural and residential Trustees granted occupan- no longer an Islands Trust 419 JOB DONE Committee (LTC). properties. cy permits to Atkins Com- priority, said trustee George MS 290-20 with a STIHL MS 290 “We unanimously oppose The new properties could mon Development Limited Ehring. Chain Saw the proposed density trans- be created because of the despite the company’s failure “I want to acknowledge fer at the end of North View island’s “density bank,” con- to comply with requirements that this in no way presumes Road,” said Paul Burke. sisting of unused densities imposed by the Islands the housing problems on Salt “This is an inappropriate obtained from the creation of Trust. Spring have been solved,” use of rural property in an parklands at Burgoyne Bay. “It is diffi cult to make a said Ehring at the LTC area where water is already Under the Salt Spring decision considering what meeting. “The issue is alive scarce.” Island Land Use Bylaw, has been built,” said Ehring. everywhere on the island.” The proposed applica- density transfer proposals “I think we really need to The CHTF voted unani- tion calls for subdivision of may be considered if they clear the air about the future mously to dissolve itself in MS 230-17 MS 390-20 a seven-hectare (17-acre) are deemed to encourage of this development.” January after members ful- Chain Saw Chain Saw property into six lots at the clustering, preserve an area’s According to Islands Trust filled the group’s mandate $ 95 $ 95 end of North View Road rural character, protect envi- staff, developers failed to to produce a report on the 349 519 near the island’s northern- ronmentally sensitive areas respect location and confi g- island’s affordable housing most point. or permit the effi cient deliv- uration restrictions on 25 of crisis. HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT New lots would need to ery of public services. the project’s 51 units. In keeping with the report’s 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm conform with an existing Trustees gave the North Trustees advised staff to recommendations, trustees the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 covenant placed on the lot View Road draft bylaw fi rst work alongside the applicant said, the next priority is to from a prior subdivision. The reading in December and to ensure future phases of establish a housing agency Tide Tables applicant, John Macpherson, referred it to the Advisory the project are built in accor- to oversee more affordable AT FULFORD HARBOUR proposes to include supple- Planning and Environmental dance with development housing projects. Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. FEBRUARY 17 06:04 3.4 11.2 Feb. 24 forum probes affordable housing issues 14 04:56 3.3 10.8 SA 11:03 2.6 8.5 WE 10:07 3.1 10.2 15:28 3.1 10.2 Finding solutions to Salt Spring hous- no issues with their accommodation. from local non-profi t organizations will 11:47 3.1 10.2 22:47 0.5 1.6 ing problems is the goal of a facilitated The Land Bank Society would like to be on hand to discuss the work that they 20:39 0.5 1.6 18 06:23 3.4 11.2 public meeting set for Saturday, Febru- receive community input as to what we are doing. SU 11:43 2.3 7.5 ary 24 at All Saints By-the-Sea. would like to see for affordable housing Some people feel that there is a risk 15 05:20 3.4 11.2 16:37 3.0 9.8 The Salt Spring Island Land Bank options on Salt Spring, and ways that in speaking about some aspects of TH 10:13 3.0 9.8 23:25 0.7 2.3 13:10 3.1 10.2 Society (SSILBS) is hosting the 1:30- we can work together to create the kind housing, such as illegal long-term rent- 21:24 0.4 1.3 19 06:43 3.4 11.2 4 p.m. forum with support from an of community we want to live in.” als, and for this reason all feedback will MO 12:29 2.0 6.6 Affordability and Choice Today grant. The society hopes individuals from be anonymous. 16 05:43 3.4 11.2 17:50 2.9 9.5 FR 10:32 2.9 9.5 “Salt Spring is in serious need of all sectors of our community will make Doors open at 1 p.m. with the facili- 14:20 3.1 10.2 20 00:03 1.1 3.6 housing regulatory reform,” states a their opinions known at the meeting on tated part of the meeting running from 22:07 0.4 1.3 TU 07:03 3.5 11.5 SSILBS press release. the subject of affordable housing. 1:30 to 4 p.m. There will be a raffl e of 13:18 1.6 5.2 DDDDD 19:09 2.8 9.2 “According to the 2004 Housing Sur- Literature will be available on current artwork, and one lucky attendee will go vey, only 25 per cent of renters had work that is underway, and individuals home with a door prize.
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The purpose of the Salt Spring Island Foundation is to NO GO: From left, Barry Long, Peter Orel and Ken Prebski of Bear Contracting are all ready for a cement enhance the quality of life in our island community. Grants Photo by Derrick Lundy pour at Ganges Marina. A stop work order brought the pour to a halt. are given twice each year to support the work of a wide range of the island’s registered charitable organizations GANGES MARINA and other qualified donees. Does your organization want From Page 1 to apply for financial assistance for a current project? If you do, you are asked to send a Letter of Interest to the with finalized construction The minimum penalty The application failed plans for the buildings. “I expect to hear for failing to comply with when two of three members Foundation’s Grants Advisory Committee on or before “We’re ready,” he added. from them very the order is a doubling of of the Salt Spring Local March 15. Guidelines for this letter can be obtained by Uli Temmel, the CRD’s all future permit fees on the Trust Committee at the time emailing [email protected] or by phoning senior building inspector on soon one way or site. voted against it. Carol Biely at 537-8368. After reviewing the Letters of Interest, Salt Spring Island, initiated another.” “I expect to hear from the Grants Advisory Committee will provide those organizations the stop work order based — Uli Temmel them very soon one way on information crews were or the other,” Temmel said meeting the basic criteria with application forms so that set to pour concrete at 1:30 within hours of issuing the they may submit a more comprehensive Grant Application. p.m. ning of a building.” order on Monday after- Over the past week, foot- Temmel said consultation noon. delight
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pleted in preparation for the sel confi rmed the CRD does one of the sites involved in your pour. The CRD moved in as have jurisdiction. a 2005 Islands Trust rezon- ➦ tastebuds... ➦ soon as it became apparent “This is a fairly simple ing application that would You Who..? the company was preparing situation. They attempted to have seen a waterfront park to construct a structure. proceed without the building created in exchange for per- “When it walks and talks permit,” he said. “Even if mission to build a multi-use like a duck, it most likely is they are allowed to build the commercial development a duck,” he said. “Essentially structures, they still require a near the entrance to the Gan- what we have is the begin- building permit.” ges Marina. Winner for January: Mike LIGHT FUNDING Antonik From Page 1 project that needs to get done She added all future dona- Your name will be entered in a monthly draw for the safety of all.” “We need lights tions can be deposited into for a return trip for one to Vancouver. Three pedestrians sus- around here.” the campaign account. She COME TO THE SS AIR OFFICE TO ENTER tained minor injuries in traf- will collect the remaining terra firma Grace Pt. Square, 3102-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. fi c accidents at the intersec- — Ken Barnes cans by the end of the week. BUILDERS LTD. www.sirewall.com tion over the past year. In “It’s just wonderful we 537-9355 Three times daily to Downtown early January, a motorist’s were able to come up with last-minute attempt to avoid for Crosswalks campaign. excess funds,” she said. Vancouver & Vancouver Airport colliding with a pedestrian The latest donation, com- “There are a lot of cross- using the crosswalk in broad bined with a $10,000 com- walks that are of great con- • Departing GANGES mitment from the Ministry 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/3:00pm Daily daylight resulted in a multi- cern.” ...... car collision. of Transportation (MOT) and Ruehlen said she is over- Meals you would make.. if you had the time! • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER Lions Club president Ken $2,500 from regional director whelmed funds were collect- Barnes was selling herring Gary Holman’s grant-in-aid ed so quickly but said any Check our website 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri as a fundraiser by the side of fund, means all money col- future projects will have to for our 4:15pm Daily lected from coin cans placed ...... Lower Ganges Road at the wait at least until the Ganges weekly menus or our • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT time of the accident. at island businesses and the Neighbourhood Transporta- selection at Jana’s Bake Shop campaign’s Island Savings 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri “That’s when I knew tion Steering Group com- Christine Godlonton 4:45pm Daily something had to be done,” account will fund an educa- pletes a traffi c plan. A con- he said. “We need lights tion campaign geared to Gulf sultant was recently hired 537- 0867 SALTSPRINGAIR around here. As an organiza- Islands students. for that purpose with Capital www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 tion, we are very concerned Since the Lions made Regional District gas-tax about these issues.” their announcement, ICBC funds and a public meeting The Lions’ announcement has also pledged $1,500 and should be held in March. SALT SPRING comes only two weeks after B.C. Ferries donated $250. MOT has yet to announce Peter McCully and Perry Additional money will be when the light might be placed in a fund for future MINI STORAGE Ruehlen of the Salt Spring installed. The province will Island Chamber of Com- projects at other dangerous take over maintaining the 537-4722 merce launched the Coins intersections, said Ruehlen. signal once it is in place.
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4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Islander chatting up Letterman By SEAN MCINTYRE a slow decline alongside the audience.
Local▼ Professionals Driftwood Staff rise of mass-produced acts Since moving to Salt you can count on! A Salt Spring Island ven- like sitcoms, movies and, of Spring nearly four years ago “Martin has been one of the most triloquist will be the talk of late, reality television. after “falling for a Cana- valuable investments in our fi nancial lives. Excellent Personal Service.” the town when he appears on According to Cummings, dian girl” during an Alas- Karen & Brian Hartley the Late Show with David all that is ready to change as kan cruise, Cummings has Rocky Kinahan Letterman on Friday night. older viewers become more grown to appreciate peace Administrative Assistant 537-1730 “Last night was the pinna- Martin Hoogerdyk GRACE POINT SQUARE nostalgic and younger audi- and quiet. Certified Financial Planner [email protected] cle of my career,” said Brad ence members increasingly “It’s not like L.A. or Las Cummings Tuesday morning turn the dial for something Vegas,” he said. “I’ve had from New York City after new. to adapt. Not only have I taping the show the day “There’s no telling where changed countries but I’m TRADESPEOPLE before. this will lead,” he said, living on a remote island.” “It was a magical experi- moments before catching a Technology, he said, has Now there is affordable ence.” 24-hour disability coverage. ride to the airport. allowed him to live on the Over the past 30 years, Cummings and Rex are island without losing touch Cummings has talked his Call for more information. scheduled to perform on a with his contacts spread way into a career by playing Brad Cummings on Let- cruise between Mexico and across North America. [email protected] the Las Vegas and Los Ange- terman Late Show les comedy circuits, working southern California before He and Rineke Jonker, on cruise ships and perform- “Variety is making a huge they can fi nally return to Salt the principal of Salt Spring Spring for a breather. Elementary, were married MAFALDA ing at corporate events. comeback,” he said. “I think Other characters in Cum- shortly after the cruise and Hoogerdyk Cummings began flirt- Letterman really has a thing 537-1730 ing with ventriloquism after for the old variety acts. mings’ line-up include Ug, now life on Salt Spring is all reading a book on the sub- Maybe it will catch on.” Rex’s caveman bodyguard, Cummings is talking about. ject when he was 12. Once Cummings will close out and Roz, an alien creature “Moving to Salt Spring he mastered the basics, Letterman’s week-long ven- he met during a visit to with her was probably one Cummings tossed in some triloquism special. The six- Roswell, New Mexico. He of the highlights of my life,” humour and the rest is his- minute spot features his most can also incorporate items he said. tory. notorious character Rex, the like watches or microphones Cummings will appear After this week’s televi- Prehysterical Dinosaur, and into his act, depending on on the Friday, February 16 sion appearance, he said, plenty of audience participa- the mood. edition of The Late Show the sky is the limit when it tion. “There’s a lot of improv,” beginning at 11:30 p.m. comes to ventriloquism and Ventriloquism and variety he said, adding that many Check local listings for more 02%&!"2)#!4%$ 2/5.$ (/-%3 variety acts. shows, he said, have suffered acts are tailored to a specifi c details. UNIQUE DESIGNS s HEALTHY s SUSTAINABLE s Driftwood www.mandalahomes.com Classifieds Road pothole count piques Page 31 interest on-island and off By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH In fact, the traction is so bad that a propane Driftwood Staff truck slipped into the ditch on Toynbee about lift After a week of counting, Salt Spring a year ago. roads are looking more pothole-ridden than A number of realtors travelled Toynbee your spirits... ever. Road recently, he said, and they agreed the “It looks to me that things are a lot worse road was one of the worst on the island. than last year,” said organizer Lorraine Nor- “I believe we have to start looking at alter- folk. native maintenance for the roads and incor- As of Monday, 1,732 potholes had been poration may be the right way to go,” Walls FEBRUARY IS counted on 34 roads. The roads count- said. ed included Walker’s Hook, Beddis, and The pothole count has also drawn off- HEART MONTH Cusheon Lake, as well as Sunset Drive. island attention. Last week, Norfolk received For the first count last year, islanders an e-mail from NDP leader Carole James Have you ever wondered about trekked 101 roads and reported 5,161 pot and a telephone call from NDP transporta- your cholesterol? holes, Norfolk said. tion critic David Chudnovsky. This year’s event kicked off on February 7 Both enquired about the count and wheth- Come into your downtown and runs until Sunday the 18th. er they could forward her statistics onto Some islanders agree with Norfolk’s pre- others. Pharmasave and sign up for our diction and share in her frustration. Prior to starting the count, the Times Colo- “We feel that the people who are maintain- nist and the CH Victoria TV station had also FREE cholesterol testing clinic. ing these roads are neglecting their respon- been in contact. sibilities,” said Toynbee Road resident Dave Getting involved in the pothole count is Testing takes place the Walls. easy — and healthy — just pick a road, go morning of February 19th Walls said he first contacted highways for a stroll and count the potholes. victoria maintenance a year ago to report the declin- However, Norfolk requests that you either with a follow-up consulation ing state of his road. Despite promising to complete an entire road or have specific fi x the problem, nothing has been done on a starting and ending points so she can ensure February 19th or 20th. major scale. no sections are counted twice. They have “come by with a grader once in She added that stats from both the far north Live well with awhile,” he said. end and from the south end of the island have “The traction on the road is what I’d think been on the light side. is less than adequate and there is damage to E-mail results to [email protected] or call our vehicles now,” he said. 537-8557.
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Current terminal construction and expansion will see vehicle ticket Precautionary principle surges booths relocated south to increase space within the vehicle compound and to accommodate a new pre-ticket area. As a result, the current into powerline legalities path throughfare shortcut will no longer be available and the Wain Road A B.C. Court of Appeal states: ary principle of the princi- U-turn route off of Highway 17 will be the safest permanent decision released Monday “The application, made ple of prudent avoidance in throughfare route for customers leaving the terminal via main exit has brought the legal ques- by the Tsawwassen Resi- interpreting sections 45 and lanes. tion of “precautionary prin- dents Against Higher Volt- 25 of the [Utilities Commis- ciple” into the B.C. Trans- age Overhead Lines Society, sion] Act.” mission Corporation (BCTC) was to vary an order made Huddart said that in her Southern Gulf Island throughfare customers exiting via the eastern side overhead powerline debate. by Madam Justice Levine view, “this is a pure question of the terminal will also be required to use the Wain Road U-turn route. “The B.C. Court of “on the question whether the of law deserving of consid- Appeal today granted leave ‘precautionary principle’ is eration by a panel.” PLEASE NOTE: A throughfare turn lane is being constructed on the for appeal on the issue of a rule of statutory construc- B.C.’s Court of Appeal will whether the precautionary tion that must be applied to hear the application at the east side of the terminal with expected completion by summer 2007. principle must be applied by environmental legislation.” end of March, said BCTC. Southern Gulf Island customers are advised that this route will not the British Columbia Utili- “The issue was not framed BCTC intends to provide always be accessible to throughfares depending on terminal traffic and ties Commission (BCUC) in quite this way before the increased power to Van- in the interpretation of the chambers judge [Levine] couver Island and the Gulf conditions. In these cases, customers will be required to travel via the Utilities Commission Act,” when she denied leave to Islands by replacing the cur- Wain Road U-turn route. states a BCTC press release. appeal on this issue: The rent overhead power lines In reasons written by [BCUC] erred in law by fail- with new higher-voltage Madam Justice Huddart, she ing to apply the precaution- ones. BC Ferries would like to thank our customers for their support as we continue to make safety our first priority in all operations. Customers RCMP lay assault charges with questions or comments regarding this change are encouraged to A 25-year-old male was charged with fi ve assault-related call 1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779). Criminal Code offences following a Salt Spring RCMP warm investigation on Vesuvius Bay Road last Tuesday. Sgt. Danny Willis said the alleged incidents occurred the your soul... previous evening. A publication ban was placed on the names of the victim and offender when the accused appeared in Victoria Provin- cial Court last week. No minors were involved. AAffordableffordable Blinds... ppluslus Great Designs.
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Victorian Elegance of Afternoon Tea. Wednesday, February 21 PEDAL POWER: Keith Beldam, owner of The Bicycle Shop, has noticed more Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea and people fi xing up their bikes in an effort to get green. Photo by Sean McIntyre learn the rich history of this time- honoured tradition established in England over a century ago, including its Climate change is happening. Royal connections, protocol and etiquette. Presentation by guest speaker Margaret Springer. So now what do we do? By SEAN MCINTYRE “When you’re Prime Minister Stephen RSVP to: 655-0849. Driftwood Staff Harper did not turn out for It’s been more than a riding a bicycle, a vote on a non-binding Tours are available upon request. week since 800 scientists you can’t stop resolution requesting the gathered in Paris to confi rm federal government reassess Amica at Beechwood Village what so many have known and expect to its position on the Kyoto 2315 Mills Road, Sidney, BC for so long: humans are the stay on.” Protocol. major force behind rapid — Dorothy Near unanimous sup- 250.655.0849 climate change. port support from MPs And while it’s uncer- Cutting representing the Bloc tain how Canadians will Quebecois, the Liberals and • Luxury Independent Rental Retirement Living respond over the long term, New Democrats helped the it appears Salt Springers are Over at The Bicycle Shop motion pass 165-110. • All Inclusive • Full Service Fine Dining 07-0089 mobilized to double their in Ganges, owner Keith Cutting realizes the non- • Wellness & Vitality™ Programs efforts to limit their impact Beldam said he has noticed binding motion will not www.amica.ca on the planet. a rise in the number of likely result in immediate “The island is hopping,” would-be riders showing an action from government, said Dorothy Cutting, a interest in cycling over the but said the results show the climate change activist past week. opposition is taking climate based on Salt Spring Island. “It’s still not a lot, but change seriously. “There’s so much already people are defi nitely spend- By not showing up, Cut- going on.” ing a little more attention,” ting said, Harper proves Just last week, roughly he said, attributing the inter- recent attempts to green up Global Warming est to the cost of gasoline 100 Grade 10 students at the federal government’s Gulf Islands Secondary and individual efforts to image stem more from the a discussion with School took a pledge to curb pollution. public relations department. reduce their greenhouse gas He said island commuters For Cutting, greater emissions. can reduce vehicle emis- changes need to start from Sisters Fiona and Heather sions by riding to work, if classrooms and workplaces Munro are helping coordi- only for a few days each in communities across the David Anderson nate the month-long cam- week. country. paign which will include A winter gardening series After her solo attempt to screenings of Al Gore’s An to encourage local food pro- drive an electric vehicle to Inconvenient Truth, drama duction, the launch of a blog the Arctic Circle last year presentations and a quiz (an online discussion forum) to raise climate change show pitting students versus by the Salt Spring Energy awareness, Cutting has since teachers. Strategy and the incorpora- initiated a local letter-writ- “I think it has really tion of green principles in ing group. She encourages caught on,” Fiona said. “We the Islands Trust’s ongoing everyone to step up and play think of ourselves as living offi cial community plan are their part. in a really green place, but proof the community is tak- “When you’re riding a we aren’t really as good as ing things seriously in spite bicycle, you can’t stop and we could be.” of government inaction, said expect to stay on,” said Cut- Taking the bus or carpool- Cutting. ting, who is 76. “We’ve got ing to school, turning down “The politicians are part to keep moving. Gulf-Islands residents are invited to the thermostat and pressur- of the problem,” she said. “If I can do it, anybody ing parents to change their “We must remember they can.” participate in a discussion with energy-wasting ways are are in power to serve the The B.C. government was David Anderson on Global Warming, things younger residents do, public.” also set to release its “green she added. On February 5, 2007, plan” on Tuesday. and on how each of us can contribute to saving our planet.
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8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Praise for PARC It’s been so long since a signifi cant local government body didn’t requisition more taxpayer funding than the year before that the Salt Spring Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) decision to hold fast in 2007 was a bit of a shock. Then again, with a $437,056 surplus from 2006, and the pool not yet open to consume operating funding, it would have been a bit suspect to go beyond last year’s $1,270,890 just because it’s legally permissible. Even at the present level, PARC expects to be able to put $200,000 into its land acquisition fund, and spend some $240,000 this year on various capital projects like rebuilding part of the Centennial Park washrooms, in addition to fi nishing the Rainbow Road pool. PARC is a body we islanders have historically loved to hate. Boondoggles and confl ict are what readily jumps to mind when “PARC” is uttered in casual conversation, and those type of items certainly leap off the Driftwood’s front page from time to time. However, as with any situation, it’s certainly not the whole picture of what PARC does and is tasked with, or even a cor- ner of the picture. A volunteer body with a modicum of staff support, PARC has a phenomenal amount of responsibility for highly visible parts of our community. PARC members and staff often note the wonderful things that could be done if more funds were available, but it cannot be and do everything for everyone, and the private sector can take care of many needs. To date PARC has done a good job of setting Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. '5,& )3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. 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PARC may Advertising Rick MacKinnon, Tracy Stibbards, Andrea Rabinovitch This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the have been optimistic with the opening date from the start, but Editorial Sean McIntyre, Susan Lundy, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. limiting its costs to six per cent over the initial budget (partly Dawn Hage, Elizabeth Nolan Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 Photographer Derrick Lundy International Standard Serial Number 1198-7782 attributable to deliberate improvements) is admirable. Any Accounting/Circulation Claudia French, Eva Kuhn, Brett MacLean project could always be improved in substance or process, but Production Manager Lorraine Sullivan Production Kaye Segee, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Nick Sullivan Canadian Community Newspapers Association this one has gone remarkably well to date — and that’s not an B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council accident. Desperate housing situation visible through evictions By OONA MCOUAT of those who can afford to own standard dwellings. If a place is ing attainment of these goals.” Two weeks ago the building VIEW them, who tend their gardens, deemed livable, allow the land- During our phone conversation, inspector stapled a blue sign to my pump their gas, cook their food lord to continue renting it out, but the Islands Trust trustee told me door that said “Do Not Occupy.” and wash their dishes when they require that 50 per cent of all rent that current occupancy regula- For the past year, I have POINT go out to eat. They take care of earned goes to a fund designed to tions are a way of controlling pop- unknowingly been living in an ed. Thus, it only seems fair that their children, teaching them to create much-needed affordable ulation density. But the people illegal dwelling. I teach music the Islands Trust and the Capi- sing, dance or paint. They take housing. Property owners could who are already living here need and much-needed creative arts tal Regional District’s building care of the elders. Some months, apply for grants that would help decent, secure homes now. This programs for children from this department apply the law justly especially in the winter, they them get substandard housing up right must not be denied based house. This eviction deprives me and evict everyone who is living can barely pay the rent, but they to livable standards. Tenants could on fears of what might happen if of my home and my livelihood. in an illegal dwelling. This might are grateful to have a roof over apply for rental subsidies. changes occur. Guess what, wake During the 2006 Census, I was be the only way for them to see their heads. After all, they know Section III.8 of the Vancouver up, change is occurring — I expe- the supervisor for Salt Spring. All how desperate the housing situa- folks who are living in unheated Declaration on Human Settle- rienced some of it myself with the island-related census activities tion here is. vehicles, boats and tents all year ments, adopted by the United stapling of the little blue notice to were administered from this build- I am pretty certain that if they round. Nations Conference on Human my door. ing. Ironically, the data gathered knocked on the door of every ille- The other appalling statistic that Settlements in 1976 states: As residents of this island, here — the particulars of which gal basement suite, every trailer was gathered during my work with “Adequate shelter and services we have the ability to shape this remain confi dential — revealed that is not permitted for residency, the Census was the abundance of are a basic human right which change into something that ben- the plethora of illegal dwellings and every cottage that is only sup- perfectly livable, legally permitted places an obligation on govern- efi ts a diverse, strong and caring on Salt Spring. posed to be lived in on a tem- homes that remain unoccupied on ments to ensure their attainment by community, or contain it in order Last week an Islands Trust porary, seasonal basis, stapling a permanent basis here. all people, beginning with direct to protect the lifestyles of the trustee told me there must be 200 blue notices as they went, they I have a suggestion. Why not assistance to the least advantaged privileged. The choice is ours. or 300. Perhaps there are closer would discover that the occupants inspect every illegal dwelling on through guided programmes of to a thousand. While expressing of these dwellings are the people this island to determine if it is self-help and community action. The writer teaches music and his sympathy, this trustee said the who cut their lawns and their hair, habitable, thus eliminating the Governments should endeavour to creative arts programs on Salt law is the law and must be abid- who build and clean the homes concern over renters living in sub- remove all impediments hinder- Spring. Islanders’ ferry stories sought for academic’s cultural exploration By PHILLIP VANNINI of the residents of the Gulf It’s a place for a commu- we reserve for our selves. them with bridges. That’s the Taking the ferry isn’t just IN Islands. I like to learn from nity to carry out its rituals. Between trips up north I’ve funny thing about our fer- a way of moving through the stories I hear. If a vessel Throughout Europe you see been investigating meanings ries: as much as any case of space, it’s also of way of is 10 minutes late, or worse a similar social phenomenon of the fleet as symbols of poor service results in isola- journeying across time. DEPTH yet when it suffers an acci- occurring on local commut- progress in the southern Gulf tion, without them we would Over the past year I have dent and sinks, not only are Islands. Just like the ferries have no insulation, that is, coastal British Columbia has er trains. These are not mere formalized my consuming people’s routines destabi- means of transportation, but serve to impose a central no islands — only mean- interest in ferries and shaped been growing remarkably lized, but so are the cultural vessels which carry cultur- defi nition of time, they also ingless, dispersed, deserted it into a multi-year ethno- fast. rituals the passengers carry work to shape a definition rocks that run contrary to graphic study of boats, com- It’s impossible not to be ally unique work ethics, of space governed by the our Canadian frontier cul- with them. It’s a view of environmental attitudes and munities of commuters and concerned about the ferries, progress where technology logic of land as real estate. ture. After all we’re all on the largest and least investi- especially if you live out- is an agent of environmental senses of community. But many people on those the same boat and we have gated mass medium of com- side a major urban centre. and historical control. I am now exploring the islands strongly resist that no way of ever truly getting Queen Charlotte Islands and munication of all: the ocean. In many areas B.C. Ferries As an academic I am logic and there is no better off it. will focus on the impact the My study will require me holds a monopoly on how infl uenced by a host of cul- way to understand our con- If you have a story to tell to travel to numerous loca- people travel and distrib- sinking of the Queen of the tradictory culture of technol- me about taking the ferry, ute goods. The ferries are tural theorists, including North had on the conscious- tions served by the provin- prominent Canadians such ogy than by looking at these contact me at phillip.van- cial ferry service, as well as an everyday technology of ness of residents of northern kinds of relations. [email protected] or send to a few remote places not settlement and a testament as Harold Innis and Mar- coastal communities. The As I continue to fill my me your story to The School served by Bennett’s brain- to the Canadian ingenuity in shall McLuhan. B.C. Fer- tragedy has shown that these diary with islander stories, of Communication and Cul- child, B.C. Ferries. managing population growth ries are media of a message vessels aren’t just machines, one thing becomes increas- ture, Royal Roads Univer- My earliest refl ections on though controlling space. that carves a deep, unique they have names, they trans- ingly certain — no matter sity, 2005 Sooke Road, Vic- ferries have already found My study on the ferries is sense of time and space. port memories, they are how much people love to toria, B.C. V9B 5Y2. their way into a couple of based on observations and A commuter boat is to a extensions of our bodies and complain about the ferries, academic journals, and the refl ections on the role they small island what a public identities and they need the they get even more agitated The writer is on the faculty interest among residents of play in structuring the lives square is to a small village. same moral protection that at the thought of replacing of Royal Roads University.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: What is your favourite Valentine’s Day memory?
Brian Thompson Rouillere Sylvain Becca Dekker Kim Dalton Martine A picnic on a small island. I went sailing many years My daughter wrote me a I was in labour on Valentine’s Getting roses from my dad. ago from Granville Island on poem. Day so my favourite memory Waking up in the morning, Valentine’s Day. is giving birth to my daughter there were three sisters and Bailey. each one of us had a rose on the bed. Letters to the Editor Make switch of a yearly referendum of tions and the harbour with dollars on a traffi c light, we major routes. This is a sure nities benefi t but the prov- We need to switch to Ire- islanders’ major concerns, its many boats and fuel ought to consult with pedes- way to choke the life out of ince as a whole. trian safety experts. land’s example, as recom- especially around the envi- dock. the island communities. I have not seen user fees It may be that a traffi c sig- mended by Peter Vincent in ronment. Being locked into The firemen want more The fl ow of tourists will imposed for roads to smaller nal will give a false sense of his February 7 Head to Head a 10-year offi cial commu- land at the Fulford fi re sta- be reduced to the point that communities just because nity plan may not be an tion. I would like to suggest security to young people. article, with its 20 per cent the viability of local B&Bs, they do not generate the effective enough vehicle in that they not only get more Drachen, a small Dutch tax on all plastic bags and stores, etc. will be jeopar- same amount of traffic as this limited time for crucial land but have more fi re hall city removed most of its traf- the money earned spent only dized. major highways. changes. and fi re trucks to serve the fi c lights and converted inter- on environmental programs Only those with a high Nonetheless the roads are The February 7 edito- south half of the island. sections to roundabouts. The here on Salt Spring Island. income will be able to afford there and affordable for the rial states the responsibili- With the traffi c hold-ups result was a drastic reduction Following the example the fares thus cutting off people to use to get to and ties well, if we are to avoid caused by recent utility work in accidents. of our daughter in Comox from other places. the scene depicted in the car- on the Ganges hill south of My reading on the subject those people who provide I bought two green boxes No one would suggest toon by more than wanting town, market day conges- suggests that the best way to the person power that main- — similar to a Blue Box — that the roads should not be earthquake insurance after tion on Saturdays and traf- protect pedestrians is to slow tains the infrastructure for built. For those of us who at Superstore over six years the event. fi c snarl-ups from collisions, down all the traffi c through those still able to afford to live in islands the ferry is ago. Even at only three cents EILEEN WTTEWAALL, blown-down trees, plus town with various traffic live on the islands. I really refund for the equivalent of Salt Spring the possibility of a serious calming methods. cannot think that this will, our road. Granted there are at least three plastic bags, earthquake, it doesn’t take MAXINE LEICHTER, in any way, be of benefit fuel, wage and vessel costs I’ve paid for them many Fire hall plans much imagination to visual- Mount Belcher to the bottom line of B.C. and for these we pay our times over. There have been many ize the bottleneck panic that Ferries. fares. We need them to be I challenge both GVM and valid criticisms expressed is Ganges. Keep it I am not asking or expect- affordable. Thrifty’s to have stacks of in the Driftwood concern- RON STACEY, ing a free ride on the ferry. I am already reducing my these green boxes available ing the plan to build a new affordable use of the ferries because Quebec Drive After talking to a mem- That is not realistic. I am — at cost; also to switch to fi re hall at the bowling alley of the increase in the fare. ber of our Ferry Advisory lobbying for appropriate biodegradable plastic bags site. Calm traffi c Cutting down on ridership Committee I have written subsidies for B.C. Ferries and easily accessible brand- Jack Langdon’s letter in Having safe and conve- does not seem, to me, to be to the premier in regard to so that we who live on the name large bags, with more the February 7 edition gives nient pathways or sidewalks a means of making routes the Coastal Ferry Act and its islands and those who wish exciting colours than black, the most positive suggestion connecting the Ganges vil- fi nancially viable. impact on the island com- to visit are not paying exor- using non-toxic dyes. made so far, in which the lage core and Upper Gan- Surely it would be better munities of B.C. bitant fares. Locally made and deco- Central fi re hall is expanded ges village is important to to keep it affordable and run The act is not fair. I feel that the future of rated cloth bags might be to serve everything north of pedestrians of all ages. It a full vessel. It is in effect a two-tier the tourism industry and a fundraising project by a Ganges, while the present is also important for chil- MARGARET PATERSON, system: the minor routes, the subsequent viability of local group. Ganges hall is kept small dren to have a safe route to Saturna Island Chris Dixon, in the Janu- for capabilities of immedi- school. such as the ones serving Sat- the island communities is ary 31 Driftwood, had an ate response in the village However, before the com- urna, are being required to dependent upon this. Not MORE LETTERS 10 idea worth working on, of older buildings, gas sta- munity spends thousands of become user pay, unlike the only will the island commu- Socially responsible micro loans possible with Kiva By JIM STANDEN • The level of personaliza- cess of the business venture. You world. My thought is that by look- This letter is written as a fol- GUEST tion. Both the lender (unless they are thus much more personally ing to examples of creative fi nan- low-up to my January 3 Drift- choose to be anonymous) and involved with this option than cial mechanisms such as Kiva, wood View Point piece entitled borrower are well identifi ed and with a donation to a large charity. we can be encouraged to seek out Investment Choices and Quality COLUMN known to each other. Generally • There is generally a local agen- and develop local new innovative of Life. individuals throughout the world. the loan amount, which ranges cy, called a fi eld partner, through fi nancial mechanisms that facili- In that article I suggested that It is based on the excellent from $25 to $2,000, is comprised which the loan is arranged, quali- tate our own needs. there could be signifi cant value pioneering work of Muhammad of many smaller components from fi ed and managed. If you are interested in discuss- in local resident investors direct- Yunus and The Grameen Bank, a variety of individuals. Consider the alternative if you ing the above or similar topics or ing their investments towards the which was awarded The Nobel • The internet is used to facili- had to locate a borrower in say, becoming involved with further local Salt Spring community. The Peace Prize for 2006 based on tate rapid communications and Kenya, to qualify them, locate activities or collaborations, please article was inspired by the visit to the practise of providing very fund transfers. Secured transac- other individuals throughout the contact me at: jstanden@salt- Salt Spring last fall by Catherine small (micro) loans to the poor. tions have been implemented and world willing to loan as well (up spring.com or make your opinions Austin Fitts and her creation of Amounts of money that are almost money transfers are supported to 20 at $25 each for the sum of known by way of the Driftwood. I the concept of the Solari Circles. insignifi cant to us could be of tre- by the internet money exchange $500), consolidate the funds and am continuing to receive feedback arrange transfer and conversion on my fi rst article and am meeting Today I would like to describe mendous benefi t to those in the entity, PayPal. to local currency, provide status with those that are willing to do a new and innovative internet- third world. For example, for the • It is a loan, the intention is that same amount as a nice dinner at the money is returned in full (and reporting, and when the loan is so. It is my intention to report my based business solution I have repaid in the future, return the fi ndings in a future article. recently discovered. In my belief Moby’s and feature flick at the then most likely to be recycled again to another borrower). And funds to the participants. As I have again discussed it is a good example of a very Fritz, a street vendor in Bangla- To summarize, I was very fi nancial topics I will provide a desh could double his business because it is a loan, not a chari- efficient and socially beneficial table donation, gift or handout, I impressed to fi nd an organization disclaimer. I have no affiliation inventory or purchase a rickshaw, loan mechanism. suspect the funds are treated with that could provide so many ben- with any sales of any investment The organization is called providing an opportunity for him greater respect by the borrower. efi ts for the borrower and lender, vehicles of any kind, and abso- “Kiva” (Swahili word meaning or her to grow their business. • You are provided input of the yet have effi ciency that 100 per lutely no interest. My motivation “agreement” or “unity”) and can The Kiva organization facili- status of your portion of the loan, cent of your dollars are received is solely for myself, or for pos- be located on the Internet at www. tates the effi cient gathering, con- when the loan is fully funded, and utilized by the borrower. sible collaboration. kiva.org. The purpose of the orga- solidation and transfer of these who else has supported the loan I encourage readers to check nization is to provide support for relatively small amounts of capi- and when it is returned, in full or out the Kiva site on the internet, if The writer is a retired project the loaning of very small loans tal to and from those in need. part. The borrower will also pro- only to gain familiarity that new manager from the University of ($25 US and up) from individuals Notable features of the KIVA vide reports (called journals) of efficient business mechanisms Calgary and has a strong interest in the fi rst world to less fortunate process: the use of the money and the suc- exist today that are changing the in personal fi nance.
10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD HOUSING More letters FACILITATED PUBLIC MEETING Waste of time Despite having to fi ght their Brake for bus to pull over, to let the traffi c I take exception to S. way out of below-waterline I would like to apologize pass. We ask your patience, How Are We Doing With Cole’s inane letter in the accommodations, which, by to the older male driver of as we try to seek out safe February 7 Driftwood. the way, are illegal but which the small red pick-up who points to move the bus over. Housing On Salt Spring? The scurrilous reference to B.C. Ferries had “waivers” stopped at Langs Road as As you know, they are really “panicking crew members” for, in water ranging from I stopped my bright yellow big, and our roads are fairly • Hear from local housing supporters was particularly offensive. I hip high to neck high before school bus to disembark narrow. can only conclude that this they could reach the upper some students. On behalf of all the school • Join casual small group discussions person has swallowed the pro- decks and man the lifesaving I found that some of my bus drivers, and especially equipment, there was no sign paganda put out by the media regulars weren’t on the bus. the students, we would ask • Or simply drop in with your views of panic among the crew. A you to be super cautious as and seemingly encouraged by I guess it must have caused ferry management that the Transport Canada investiga- the school buses stop and Community Collaboration is crucial: tion confi rms this. you some aggravation that disembark the students. people from Hartley Bay res- no one crossed the road at cued the passengers and crew The evacuation was car- Thank you to all Salt Bring your ideas about solutions. ried out under extremely that point. Apparently, roll- Spring drivers for “giving us from the Queen of the North. ing down your window, curs- The good people of Hartley difficult conditions and a brake!” Sat. Feb. 24, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. went smoothly, in large part ing at the bus and shaking PER SVENDSEN. Bay did what any coastal com- your fi st must have relieved munity would, and should, because the crew was well Leisure Lane or drop in 1:00 - 5:00 All Saints by the Sea trained and the passengers some tension. (Even some of do. They went out on that the students commented on Tamar’s tale 3 childcare provided dark night and picked up the followed their directions. The two people who presumably your behaviour.) So many of you have survivors from the lifeboats expressed concern over the and life rafts — people who died also presumably went I’m sorry this happened, Dedicated to continued diversity on SSI challenges my daughter and had already been saved by the their own way instead of fol- but at our stops the big red SSI Land Bank Society lowing the crew’s directions, sign comes out and the I faced during our basement 653-4060 crew, many of whom had to fl ood that I want you to know save their own lives fi rst. something which it seems S. bright red lights flash. As Cole would have you do. the students leave the bus, all is well! Indeed, how long can you they don’t necessarily always After fi ve weeks of pump- tread water? The last thing cross the road. Also, I won- ing nearly non-stop, with needed in an emergency is der at the drivers who ignore a pool of water varying in height from 7 inches to 4 NOTICE some twit running about the red fl ashing lights and the yelling “me first” or “save feet, the drain was “snaked” NORTH PENDER ISLAND “stop” sign. properly, and the water yourselves, everyone for I can see someone “zoned themselves.” This type of rushed out. The relief was LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE behaviour can only lead to out,” cruising along the road, immense. NP-TUP-2006.1 confusion, terror and death. missing a large yellow object The insurance adjuster Each passenger should with bright red fl ashing lights came while we were still in and stop signs. Yes, I know it the thick of the fl ood, and he NOTICE is hereby given that the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee familiarize themselves with the location of life jackets completely blends in with arrived on a day our sump will be considering a resolution allowing for the issuance of a Temporary and life boat/life jacket sta- all the greenery and prob- pump had failed. There was Industrial Use Permit pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act. tions. These are all clearly ably looks like every other 19 inches of water in the The proposed permit would apply to a portion of Lot 7, Section 18 and 22, marked. Every locker that vehicle on the road. basement — over the top of Pender Island, Cowichan District, Plan 6294. contains life jackets is Unfortunately, some stu- his gumboots! I believe he clearly marked with spe- dents don’t always stop, got a sense of the urgency cial markings for children’s look, listen as they have been of our situation, and he has The purpose of this temporary industrial use permit would be to permit a life jackets. A quiet stroll instructed to do. since been helpful. two additional uses “storage of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats through the ship and around Is the 15 seconds (average We have yet to get a han- and trailers” and “storage, processing and shipping of discarded goods and the deck will acquaint you length of stop) saved worth dle on the damage created materials” on a portion of the property. The establishment of these uses with all the lifesaving equip- the life of a child or two? by the water, but the urgency would be subject to a number of conditions specifi ed in the permit. The permit ment. Rummaging about in As professional drivers we has vanished. I’m healthy, would be issued for two years and the owner may apply to the North Pender storage lockers is not only are always concerned about happy and forever grateful unnecessary but a ludicrous road safety. While driving to be living in such a caring Island Local Trust Committee to have it renewed once for an additional two waste of time. our routes, there are times community. years. K. BUTLER, that, because of the numbers TAMAR GRIGGS, Fairway Drive of stops, it’s necessary for us Bold Bluff The general location of the subject property is shown in the following sketch:
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF LOCAL PARCEL TAX REVIEW PANEL - 2007
North Galiano Fire Protection Southern Gulf Islands Small Craft Harbour Facilities Salt Spring Island Fernwood Water System Salt Spring Island Ganges Sewerage System Salt Spring Island Highland Water System Salt Spring Island Beddis Water System Salt Spring Island Fulford Water System Salt Spring Island Maliview Estates Sewerage System A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Islands Trust Offi ce, Salt Spring Island Liquid Waste Disposal System 200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C., V8R 1H8, between the hours of Pender Island Magic Lake Estates Water System 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, commencing, February 8, 2007, and continuing up to and including Pender Island Magic Lake Estates Sewerage System February 21, 2007. Pender Island Magic Lake Estates Water Service Area #2 Saturna Island Lyall Harbour/Boot Cove Water Service Area If you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed permit, Galiano Island Sticks Allison Water System please contact the North Pender Island Planner, Robert Kojima, at North Pender Island Fire Protection & Emergency Services (250) 405-5159; for Toll Free Access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: Mayne Island Surfside Park Estates Water System In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867, or fax Mayne Island Skana Water System (250) 405-5155, before 4:30 p.m., February 21, 2007. The North Pender Island Local Trust Committee may consider a resolution allowing for the TAKE NOTICE that the annual sitting of the Local Parcel Tax Review Panel, issuance of the permit during the regular business meeting starting at 9:45 pursuant to Section 203.2 of the Community Charter will be held at noon on a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 4703 Canal Road, Anglican Parish Hall Wednesday, February 28, 2007 in the 6th Floor Board Room of the Capital on North Pender Island. Regional District, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, British Columbia to hear appeals against the aforementioned 2007 parcel tax assessment rolls. Email comments should not be considered as complying with the requirements of this notice. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any The Local Parcel Tax Review Panel will hear only those appeals led in email comment will be received by the North Pender Island Local Trust writing with the undersigned at least 48 hours in advance of its sitting. Committee. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide email comments, if they are opened and received, to the North Pender Island Local Trust A copy of the complete rolls will be available for inspection at the of ces of Committee for consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a the Capital Regional District, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, British Columbia means of providing a written comment. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Ganges Building Inspection, Suite 206-118 Fulford/Ganges Road (above the Post Of ce), All applications are available for review by the public. Written comments Ganges, British Columbia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and made in response to this notice will also be available for public review. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, commencing February 14, 2007. Dated at Victoria, British Columbia, this 6th day of February, 2007. Kathy Jones Deputy Secretary Diana E. Lokken, CMA General Manager, Corporate Services
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Letter to the editor? Press release? What’s On calendar event? RANTS Send it to news@gulfi slands.net. &ROSES myself, but I was so embar- Salt Spring Centre School rassed by the situation that I artists RANTS forgot! Thank you! Roses to those responsible Whoever stole my con- Roses for Laura at Wind- people who agree to be des- NOW crete block incinerator (and fl ower Moon, Erin at Fables ignated drivers and ensure us firewood), please bring it Cottage and Scout at West of not-so-responsible ones get SERVING back. Or, please come back the Moon. Thank you all for a safe ride home. It would be and pick up the firescreen your support with the peti- nice if the watering holes on that goes with it, and please tions. LD the island organized an offi - let me know where I can now cial program of recognition SALTSPRING come to incinerate my burn- A giant concrete rose to all to provide those who are not AND able refuse.Tom Vikander, the people who helped with drinking alcoholic beverages Mt. Belcher the concrete spill in town. with free juice or pop. AREA We greatly appreciate all the help received. GCM Roses for our “Saint” for planning Bond Movie Night Ken Bulcock ROSES Colourful bouquets to for this year’s grad class. owner/operator Bunches of roses to the Christina Richard and the Also to Mike Levy, Hillary man in the white robe and board of ArtSpring for and Dan at The Fritz for their his cute dog Riley, who res- hosting the student art generous contributions, and Prompt, courteous service since 1990 cued me when I accidentally show last week. Fabulous finally to Tim and John of locked myself out on the showcase of the amazing Island Star who continue to SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS balcony of my studio! I’m talent in our youth. We give selfl essly to our com- TOLL FREE so sorry I didn’t introduce appreciated being included! munity. Thank you! 1•877•715•1019 We’re online at or (250) 715•1019 www.gulfi slands.net Sustainable Salt Spring vision explored further Reaching your current and long-term financial goals Following the excitement Estate Foundation of B.C. is easier when you have a Financial Advisor who generated by Sebastian Mof- that guides community plan- works with you to build and maintain an up-to-date fatt as first speaker in the ning processes in three B.C. retirement plan – complete with RRSP solutions that Imagine Salt Spring series, communities. Elisa Campbell takes up the Campbell will share les- are tailored to your personal situation. torch on Thursday, Febru- sons learned from those ary 15. projects and the sustain- A CIBC Bonus Rate RRSP GIC can add guaranteed growth Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at ability principles applicable and security to your investment portfolio with: Community Gospel Chapel, to planning Salt Spring’s Campbell’s topic is Sus- future. • 3/4% bonus interest* above our regular tainable Development in an The third speaker in the RRSP GIC rates on a one-year term, Island Context. series is Deborah Curran, available on a time-limited basis “She will describe com- who talks on March 15 about munity planning projects Protecting our Green Infra- • The confidence of knowing that she has helped to facilitate structure. your investment is secure with in other B.C. communities,” Victoria environmentalist- a superior rate of return explains a press release. author Guy Dauncey rounds “Elisa is a close associate out the series with a climate For clear, objective advice of Patrick Condon, who was change talk on April 19. Shannon Wutzke, CFP not able to speak as origi- All events are free to the that’s right for you, give me nally planned.” public. Financial Advisor a call at (250) 538-5580 at Campbell is the director of The Imagine Salt Spring our 120 Fulford Ganges Rd. CIBC Investor Services Inc. the Design Centre for Sus- speaker series is sponsored location. tainability at the University by the Institute for Sustain- of British Columbia, which ability Education and Action helps local communities plan (I-SEA) to enhance the offi - * This bonus may change at any time without notice. CIBC Imperial Service® is available in select markets and is most appropriate for individuals with household investable assets greater than $100,000. CIBC Imperial to be more sustainable. cial community plan review Service is a part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”). CIBC Investor Services Inc. (“CIBC ISI”) provides investment and brokerage products and services. She also participates in a that is underway and to CIBC ISI is a subsidiary of CIBC and Member CIPF. “For what matters.” is a TM of CIBC. ®Registered trademark of CIBC.™Trademark of CIBC. collaborative program spon- extend the dialogue about the sored by the centre, Smart future vision of Salt Spring Growth B.C. and the Real to all interested residents. CHEMICAL FREE •What’s for Dinner? HOT TUB UV Sanitizers THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET SZECHWAN RIBS $550 installed Shopping list: Short cuts to cooking for one or two © with Sarah Lynn, 2007 538-8244 Szechwan pepper is native to the Szechwan province of China. Despite the name, it is not related to black pepper or to chili peppers; ❒ Beef or pork ribs Szechwan pepper is the outer pod of the tiny fruit of a number of species in the genus Zanthoxylum. Several Zanthoxylum species grow throughout the temperate belt of China, Japan, the Himalayas and North America. They all have similarities, being aromatic and used 3!,4 302).' )3,!.$ ❒ agon in herbal remedies. The North American variety, prickly ash, is known as the ‘Toothache Tree’ because the powdered bark was used Golden Dr as a toothache remedy and to heal wounds. Only the Z. piperitum variety of the East is useful for cooking. Szechwan pepper is one IS A Szechwan Sauce of the few spices important for Tibetan and Bhutanese cookery of the Himalayas, because few other spices can be grown there. The 1=D;GE= 19?GF Japanese use the berries and the leaves extensively in their cuisine. Szechwan pepper is associated with dishes from that region which ❒ 1 orange feature hotter and spicier cooking than the rest of China. Star anise and ginger are often used with it and figure prominently in Szechwan cuisine. Szechwan #/--5.)49 peppercorns are rust colored with thin stems and open ends and have a mildly peppery, woodsy, somewhat acrid fragrance. The dried berries resemble tiny ❒ Fresh ginger beechnuts measuring four - five mm in diameter. The rough skin splits open to reveal a brittle black seed, about three mm in diameter, however the spice consists of the empty husks. Still uncommon in the West, it is available whole or ground and sold here also as Sichuan pepper, Szechuan pepper and fagara. Hua jiao ❒ yen is a mixture of salt and Szechwan pepper, roasted and browned in a wok and served as a condiment to accompany chicken, duck, pork and beef dishes. Garlic Szechwan pepper is an ingredient in the Chinese Five-Spice Powder found on our supermarket shelves. If you would like to try a Szechwan sauce I recommend r the Golden Dragon label. This is a thick sauce that adds a lot of flavor to any dish. If you prefer sweet to spicy, substitute Golden Dragon’s Thick Teriyaki for their ❒ Root bee Szechwan Sauce. But why not try breaking away from your everyday stir fry and try my Szechwan ribs? I’m sure you’ll love these sticky ribs! seeds ❒ Toa sted sesame Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine 1 cup Golden Dragon Szechwan Sauce (or Golden Dragon Thick Teriyaki sauce), 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1/4 cup root beer, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger & 2 cloves garlic, minced. Coat both sides of either ❒ Jasmine rice beef short ribs or pork side ribs with the sauce mixture. (If you wish to tenderize the meat or ensure the most succulent flavor, marinate foil overnight in the refrigerator.) Place ribs in an oven pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil ❒ Aluminum and bake for an additional 20 minutes uncovered. Remove from oven. Brush with Golden Dragon Szechwan Sauce from the bottle and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve over steamed Jasmine rice. For an extra special look and flavor, garnish with star anise - a small brown star-shaped pungent dried fruit found in GVM’s bulk department. 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Photo by Sean McIntyre Seating is limited, please RSVP to Recycling stink unfounded (250) 537.8868 or (250) 537.5587 By SEAN MCINTYRE all blue box programs are for Garbage Service’s office Driftwood Staff residential use only.” manager, said residents have Contrary to rumours cir- He said the separation been asking her where the culating through Salt Spring of residential and non-resi- blue boxes get dumped ever school hallways of late, recy- dential materials allows the since new regulations were cled materials are not being recycling depot to provide enacted. dumped out with the trash. more options for island resi- “Some people get infl amed ® Over the past two weeks, dents. on Salt Spring and that’s Credential Sponsored in part by The Ethical Funds Company. Mutual funds are offered through Dave Henshall, the Gulf People can already drop fi ne,” she said. “It’s good for Asset Management Credential Asset Management Inc. 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The com- were taken to the Hartland “The rumour likely started pany transports the schools’ dump on the Saanich Pen- because of the recent change recycled materials, includ- insula along with regular and because the recycling is ing more than 1,000 kilo- trash, Griffith added, the now being handled by a gar- grams of paper, to a facility company would face serious bage contractor,” Henshall operated by BFI Canada on fi nes since CRD regulations said. “The paper is not going Vancouver Island. require all recyclables be to the [Salt Spring] recycling Jazzi Griffi th, Salt Spring handled separately. depot, but it certainly isn’t going to the dump.” Changes came into effect 15 years of late last year after the new recycling contract granted Real Estate Experience by the Capital Regional Dis- trict (CRD) to Salt Spring Island Community Services 25 years of no longer included funds to subsidize the local depot’s Island Life handling of materials from Seeking Excellence – Apply Now businesses and institutions. carolFOWLES SALT SPRING REALTY • 537-5515 Increased participation www.carolfowles.com for Boarding in 2007 from island businesses and www.mls.ca • email: [email protected] schools had led to a much Gulf Islands Information Sessions greater volume of material going through the Salt Spring South Pender Island - Tuesday, February 20, 7-9 pm Recycling Depot, according NEW LISTING Poet’s Cove Resort, 9801 Spalding Road to manager Peter Grant. 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14 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Blues boogie aims to beat teen SADness DAWN HAGE solve, stop the pain and it Driftwood Staff often seems to be the only With long, dark, rainy way out of the situation they Grow your wealth days and summer sun a are in,” said Harrison. “It distant memory, the winter is extremely important to months can be diffi cult for take any talk of suicide very anybody. But for some, this seriously.” dark time can be the fi nal Signs that an individual right here at home. impetus into pain so deep may be contemplating that the only real solution suicide include giving away seems to be to end one’s their possessions, talking life. about not being around Months from November much longer and creating through February pose the access to pills and guns. highest suicide risk time, “Another indication is that although April can also be a generally low-mood base- high risk, likely due to the line suddenly changes and the teen’s mood is up and it often rainy weather. seems things are falling into “Seasonal Affective place.” 4.00% Disorder (SAD) can also This occurs because the factor into suicide attempts individual has made the 90 DAY when people are already decision to end their life and managing depression and they are experiencing huge CONVERTIBLE other mental illness such as TERM DEPOSIT* relief. The indecision is over schizophrenia,” said Tracy and the pain is about to end. Harrison, child and youth Harrison stresses that an A premium rate, mental health outreach everyday life approach of convertible at any time. counsellor for Salt Spring acting in compassion and Island Community Services love to all people is the best (SSICS). way to go. “You never know what “Be careful about is going on with some- supporting teens one,” she said. “Judging or 4.00% in isolating criticizing them can send them into a deeper place themselves as of darkness and pain. It is 1 YEAR that can lead to best to love and accept an NON-REDEEMABLE individual and mirror back TERM DEPOSIT* decline. The more their strengths.” a person “It is really important to An outstanding rate withdraws, the say something positive to and security. teens as often as possible.” more they are at The SSICS team mem- bers are all available to help, risk.” as are youth and school — Tracy Harrison counsellors. 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The Alan Gerber Boogie about the attitude of the Salt Man concert takes place at Spring community towards ArtSpring on February 15 at supporting and exploring 7 p.m. issues of mental health and On February 14, Gerber teen problems. will present With a History “The Salt Spring popula- of the Blues and A Whole tion is tolerant and very lot of Singing! at the Core interested in support,” she Inn from 4:15 to 7 p.m. said. “The schools are He will talk with youth talking about issues and about the history of blues * Each ‘Separate Deposit’ as defi ned by Regulations is guaranteed up to $100,000 by the Credit Union Insurance Corporation. Interest rates subject to change without notice. promoting information. It’s and rock and roll and get an ‘open school’ with a very everyone singing soulful healthy environment.” BRENTWOOD 544-4041 CEDAR 722-7073 CHEMAINUS 246-3273 DOUGLAS & BROUGHTON 385-4728 DUNCAN 746-4171 gospel and blues. 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!"# $% FRIDAY, FEB 16 10:45 PM &'(( &')( %'(( %')( *'(( *')( +'(( +')( ,'(( ,')( -'(( -')( $('(( $(')( $$'(( $$')( l Bellman and True (1987, Drama) A computer .%+)(, # expert is bribed by a group of bank robbers to obtain $.(+(. ! "# $ % & '( *& +, + % & details of a new bank. Bernard Hill, Derek Newark (2h5) . /0 1( 2 3& * 41 ( & *&5 .*,)%& / 01 11:30 PM &((&(( 3& ( 3 & 6 3& ( & @ +++ Julius Caesar (1953, History) A .%%)%, .7 6 5 78 ' 7 & 8 . 8 . 90: ; <# 4 dictator thinks of himself like a god, although his empire 02 =5 7. & 3, && % 37 3 ( 4 :8.7 ultimately crumbles. John Gielgud, Marlon Brando .%$))*!#3#64 7 ; ; 55 + . >. # (2h15) .%().$ #7 # ' 6 178 7 : & ;3 SATURDAY, FEB 17 .%& 2 ; ?6 : ! ( ?6 ' $ &, *# 7:00 PM l + If Lucy Fell (1996, Romance) Two friends .%*),- . 7 : ; @ 3 %7 5 4A 009B% 2 C@. 7 agree to jump off a bridge if they do not fi nd love before .%))%- 7 ; .1 . 7 7 5 $( 77 ' C@% the age of 30. Eric Shaeffer, Sarah Jessica Parker /1 3, 3, 4 ! 4 ! 8=0 8=0 D D 5 *# *# (1h45) .-(),. /56 %(1( ! ( ! ( & & 8 . 4" 6 D"9C &, @ ++++ Sleuth (1972, Mystery) An eminent .,,),( /020 E/ %7 $( 77 178 7 C@ mystery novelist engages in a cat and mouse game with his wife’s lover. Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine 64 7 !:1@ (2 : ; ; 6 & &, C03&# ;3 C@% .,+)+- / ! (2h30) .-$),) / 1(<, ! & 1 3#, * ,$ 5F 8:00 PM %(.)-( 1 * ; * ; wy +++ Cast Away (2000, Drama) A .,-),$ / 0 %7 %7 ; && 55 + : & # businessman must adapt to solitary life on a remote island %%.%&) * G8 * ( (: ;#*# , & * 9@> 5 . 6& * # , ( 90 after his plane crashes. Helen Hunt, Tom Hanks (3h) s +++ Junior (1994, Comedy) A &(+&$- 5 &# *# *?7 & *# *# . & & man experiences pregnancy when he tests a new %.(%(% . 7* .7%, 77 . 7* .7%, 77 fertility treatment by impregnating himself. Arnold ).&*). $ C C0278A9HH B. 2 4 ( .$()' 419 /@1 A9HHIB!5 & 7 7 7 Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito (2h30) *$%%.( : & %& (% : : /I &# ! 7 4 8:45 PM %%+%&$ " 2 9@* /03& 0@!* .&7 35 1 .# I3 , * I3 .# l ++++ Malcolm X (1992, Docu-Drama) %)- 2 9@" 4! 2 ; 7 &# 9@ <3 !A9HIJB4 A9HJCB* =>? The story of the slain civil rights leader who became an incendiary speaker for the cause. Angela Bassett, Denzel Washington (3h30) 9:00 PM 6 A Daughter's Conviction (2006, Suspense) Joanne is the only one who believes her mother Maureen is innocent when accused of murder. Kate Jackson, Brooke Nevin (2h) e + Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfi lled (2002, Horror) The Djinn has a woman fall in love with him in order to release his evil brotherhood. John EXPRESSVU Novak, Tara Spencer-Nairn (2h) . +++ Lil Treasure Hunters (2004, Family) SATELLITE TV • TRUE NORTH SATELLITES • 538-1705 A plucky kid named Molly leads her friends in a search for lost treasure. Caleb Ely, Molly Hall (1h30) 9:30 PM " !"# $* @ +++ Shaft (1971, Crime Story) A private eye becomes involved in a power struggle between the &'(( &')( %'(( %')( *'(( *')( +'(( +')( ,'(( ,')( -'(( -')( $('(( $(')( $$'(( $$')( Mafi a and black mobsters. Moses Gunn, Richard .%+)(, # & & & 75 Roundtree (1h45) $.(+(. ' $ % & *& 8( < , R + % & 10:45 PM . ++ Breaking Free (1995, Drama) Teenager . /0 1( && # 7# 3 41 ( .*,)%& / 01 helps out at camp for the blind as part of his prison &((&((   -# ,.( & 6 3& (- & & sentence. Gina Philips, Jeremy London (1h35) .%%)%, .7 6 5 ' 7 & ( 0> 0 11:00 PM 02 =5 7. & 3, && % 37 # * :8.7 3 CQ2 (Seek You Too) (2004, Drame) Lors .%$))*!#3#64 7 ; ; & & '( ,C d’une fugue, Rachel fait la connaissance de Jeanne, une .%().$ #7 # ' # && 14 ?6 danseuse professionnelle. Clara Furey, Danielle Hubbard (2h10) .%& 2 ; ?6 : ! ( ?6 ' $ &, *# 0 +++ Fat Choi Spirit (2002, Drama) Andy .%*),- . 7 : ; @ 3 %7 ! # ?A 00 B C@. 7 is an addictive gambler whose bad habit drives his family .%))%- 7 ; .1 . 7 7 #8 ( ( 1"9 158 * # C@% into bankruptcy. Louis Koo, Andy Lau (2h) /1 3, 3, 4 ! 4 ! 8=0 8=0 D D 7( &# *# *# 11:15 PM .-(),. /56 %(1( ! ( ! ( & & 7H99 ( D"9C &, @ +++ Poltergeist (1982, Horror) Menacing spirits abduct a family’s young daughter through their .,,),( /020 E/ %7 &8 ' 0> 0 C@ television screen. Heather O’Rourke, JoBeth .,+)+- / ! 64 7 !:1@ (2 : ; 95 900 '( ?6 C@% Williams (2h15) .-$),) / 1(<, 58 & 8( 64 4 4# & 1 A9HI@B. & SUNDAY, FEB 18 %(.)-( 1 64 & % & % 6:00 PM .,-),$ / 0 %7 %7 ; && 14 ,C s + Thunderbirds (2004, Sci-Fi) The %%.%&) * .# * ( * ( 0@1 7 &/ 0@ <& : N ;#= & & . 6& Thunderbirds must save the world after The Hood invades &(+&$- 5 & *?7  / , & &# . & & the secret base. Bill Paxton, Brady Corbet (2h30) 7:00 PM %.(%(% . 7* 1 7 : 8 5 ( . 7* : 8 5 # "6 1 7 l + Hideaway (1995, Horror) A resurrected man ).&*). $ C 01<%&#& / ;@9 7" .7 /@ A ;0@ A9HH=B* /@#7 becomes psychically linked to a killer with plans to murder *$%%.( : & %& (% : : : : : his family. Christine Lahti, Jeff Goldblum (1h45) %%+%&$ " 2 9@* /03& 0@!* <7909 .# =7 D, # ! C@2 < @ ++ Blue Skies (1946, Musical) A radio star %)- 2 C 0041EEE < / A < ? 9@3 ; A9H=JB & N# 5 and his partner vie for the affection of the same woman. Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire (2h) 8:45 PM
'5,& )3,!.$3 l ++ Bones (2001, Horror) A murdered man rises from the grave to seek revenge and to clean up his neighbourhood. Pam Grier, Snoop Dogg (1h45) $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% Great Pet? 9:00 PM w ++ Bruce Almighty (2003, Comedy/ Enter your pet’s photo in The Driftwood’s annual Pet Hall of Fame contest for Drama) A man is given God’s powers in order to teach just $10.95 + gst. You could win a prize and help the Salt Spring SPCA. We’ll him how diffi cult it is to run the world. Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman (2h) publish all the photos on March 28. Deadline to enter is March 16. Bring in e +++ The Bourne Supremacy (2004, Suspense) Bourne resorts to his training as an your best pet photo to The Driftwood or email to: driftwood@gulfi slands.net. assassin when he is framed for a botched CIA operation. Franka Potente, Matt Damon (2h15) 2"# $+ . + The Sixth Man (1997, Comedy) A college basketball player gets assistance from his brother’s ,'(( ,')( -'(( -')( $('(( $(')( $$'(( $$')( $.'(( $.')( $'(( $')( .'(( .')( )'(( )')( wisecracking ghost. Kadeem Hardison, Marlon Wayans (1h30) .%+)(, # 1 .( # ( # ( :  3 : @ ++++ The Band Wagon (1957, Musical) $.(+(. . 4: *, 2 " 6 5 % & 8&& K5 L & A struggling star signs on for a musical that is directed by .*,)%& / 01 0@1( (& $ (4 &* 5 ( 1 1 4#8 . ; . 1.( an eccentric director. Cyd Charisse, Fred Astaire &((&(( & 3& ( 3 ( ! (2h) 10:30 PM .%%)%, * .5 $?1.. ;( 1 *1 7 l ++ About Last Night (1986, Comedy) A 02 *(3 ( ( .7 $ 4 ( ( : 909 # : :8.7 7: couple tries to move on with their lives after their whirlwind .%$))*!#3#= 00 7 ( . # ( 3 31 * 8=0 romance turns sour. Demi Moore, Rob Lowe (2h) .%().$ #1 ( 4 4 . 7* # (F # (F * : 4 & 10:45 PM .%& 2 * * * * ' & (5, 3"' ##' D . ++ Krippendorf's Tribe (1998, Comedy) .%*),- = ( 3 7 & .' 4 ' * * ,7 ' # ( 7 #8 . An anthropologist recruits children to masquerade as members of a fake New Guinea tribe. Jenna Elfman, .%))%- 7 * 3 7'* +,* . ; & HJH * : .; @ Richard Dreyfuss (1h30) /1 $ ?%7 &,7 % 7 3 47 7 / * 4 ! 11:00 PM .-(),. /56 4 2 + * + N16L N16L & * * * * * "4 @ + The Goldwyn Follies (1938, Musical) A .,,),( /020 !6 6/ ; 3 & 35 35 * #, " movie producer seeks the advice of viewers when he has .,+)+- / ! !:1@ !:1@ 1 # ( " : 1 # * * ( L '(( a run of unsuccessful fi lms. Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds (2h) .-$),) / 7 %#L *&&L 6 ! # ( ( 1 ' 1 4 4#8 MONDAY, FEB 19 %(.)-( 1 , , 64 #* 6 >6 3 7 7:00 PM .,-),$ / 0 = 00 , # . & #, $% & 1 *1 * * l ++++ Glory (1989, War) The story of America’s %%.%&) ( * * &/ 1 7 5 # N"1"6 *# : 1:% 3 1 fi rst all-black volunteer unit during the Civil War. Matthew &(+&$- 5 & & 4 ' # ( # ('(: )* *#" ! $ &# & Broderick, Morgan Freeman (2h15) %.(%(% : 8 5 77 & 7:15 PM ).&*). $ 9@ 7 2 7 5 9@5 /@ 9@278A9HH B. 2 4 ( 5 @ ++ The Slender Thread (1965, True Story) A *$%%.( : O 4 (7 # 4A9HH9B4 7 volunteer at a crisis clinic must keep a woman on the line until she is rescued. Anne Bancroft, Edward Asner (1h45) %%+%&$ " 2 9@ /0<7 9035 /0* 90 5 7 4 0@ , 1 3 < <<!7 7 1 @0 9:00 PM %)- 2 5 /@2 29 /@" ?% 47 1 3 7 /@ A e +++ Antwone Fisher (2002, Drama) A young Navy man is forced to see a psychiatrist after an outburst !"# $+ against a crewman. Denzel Washington, Derek Luke (2h35) &'(( &')( %'(( %')( *'(( *')( +'(( +')( ,'(( ,')( -'(( -')( $('(( $(')( $$'(( $$')( @ ++ The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956, Comedy) A small stockholder in a large company ousts the .%+)(, #  + %  , (' : (3 7 crooked board of trustees. Judy Holliday, Paul Douglas $.(+(. 6L * @@ % : .17O .17O % 6.B9 C (1h45) .*,)%& / 01 C@3 * 1( <, :& 1(& , : & 4 #6 4 9:15 PM &((&(( #, (, ( ! & l +++ Klute (1971, Suspense) A New York detective gets involved with a prostitute while investigating .%%)%, ( 4# 1 .( 3 ( .& ; A #5 ' a disappearance. Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda 02 4 ' 7. 7. : : $ 4 : 909 ! :8.7 (1h55) .%$))*!#3# 1 , # ( # ( ( 10:45 PM .%().$ # && % ! ( 4":'; : & 3, % ?6 : C@ @ +++ Some Came Running (1958, Drama) .%& 2 # (2 (5, & : & ( ( 4 " A veteran returns to his hometown and fi nds his friends .%*),- 4 5 &L 44# #8 @4A 000B # 76 are offended by his loose morals. Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra (2h30) .%))%- C 00 @ . #8 ' & ' & 1 7 &'5 4"< ' ;"*7 11:10 PM /1 6 6 6 6 1 1 # D D 8=0 8=0 : 4& l +++ Boogie Nights (1997, Drama) A man .-(),. /56 C 00"4 QQ Q 37 37 && % & : 4 &, ' fi nds fame and fortune in the fl ashy adult entertainment .,,),( /020 C C0 " ;, !6 6/ %7 @4A 000B # C@ industry of the 1970s. Burt Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg .,+)+- / ! ; !:1@ &# : ; . ?6 ' $ ?6 : ( (2h35) .-$),) / % !& 1 &4 # R 5 4 TUESDAY, FEB 20 %(.)-( 1 3 #* R3 3 6 >6 * &# 3 6 >6 * &# R 7:00 PM
.,-),$ / 0 4 ; 4# : & /I 77 C@: l +++ The Fisher King (1991, Drama) A guilt-ridden radio DJ attempts to make amends by helping a %%.%&) ! 0DA 00/B'& . 1 * # 1 5 = A9HH/B &2 (( & & 4 mentally ill homeless man. Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams &(+&$- 5 ( $ *# *#" ! $ . $ ( *# & *# (2h30) %.(%(% .:.:.7%, # # 7 .: .: # # .7%, 7:15 PM ).&*). $ C /0 9@ = 2 <34" /@278A9HH B. 2 4 ( @ ++ The Eddy Duchin Story (1956, *$%%.( : 5 /I & %& Biography) The rise to stardom of popular pianist Eddy Duchin, and his tragic personal life. Kim Novak, Tyrone 9@ /@ 90 C@ 0@ @0 9@ C@ /@ %%+%&$ " 2 * 3 & !* * .&7 35 .# I3 3 5; > # 9 " Power (2h15) %)- 2 /@ A EEE 774A9H=@B3(. 7 A9H= B &6 5 <3&3 9@5 & ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ PAGE 17 Salt Spring Strings troupe works up some sweet sounds By DAWN HAGE Driftwood Staff Carolyn Hatch is foster- ing a whole new generation of island fi ddlers and a Salt Spring tradition is taking root. Picking up where Jaime R- SIDNEY T left off, Hatch is currently teaching almost 40 students, with ages ranging from six to 60. Her latest success story is the Salt Spring Strings COLORS OF VIETNAM Troupe, a group comprised – of her most advanced stu- 15 days from $3,199 Cdn. p/p dents between the ages of 13 Includes: 22 meals, airfare from and 15. Vancouver, domestic fl ights, hotels, “I’ve had groups like this guides, entrance fees, hotel taxes & since I started the Calgary service charges Fiddlers in 1976,” she said. LEGENDS OF TURKEY “My idea was to present fi ddle music to students to 16 days from $2749. Cdn. p/p improve their classical tech- Includes: 38 meals, return airfare nique. But then it took on a from Toronto (Vancouver additional), life of its own.” transfers, accommodation, guides, Hatch has a masters degree entrance fees, security taxes & in violin performance from service charges STRINGS AND THINGS: Among the members of embers of Carolyn Hatch’s strings the University of Illinois TUNISIA – HANNIBAL’S and was highly influenced group are, from left, Ryder Bergerud, Sonya Kornelsen, Sean Cunningham, Sarah JOURNEY – by pedagogue Paul Rolland, Lundy, Kaya Hunter, Braden Young and accompanist Ele Brouard-John. who believed that physical Photo by Derrick Lundy 12 day tour + 3 day beach stay actions could really contrib- Salt Spring Strings Troupe beautiful,” she said. “It’s a will be released closer to the from $3279.00 Cdn. p/p ute to improving a violinist’s was a natural progression. really lovely mix of kids.” event. In the meantime, if Includes: 28 meals, airfare from technique. The local string group is Current plans include a you have an event or an idea Vancouver, transfers, “Playing the violin has made up of Sarah Lundy, tour to Whistler and other for a performance by these entrances fees and taxes to be a whole body experi- Ryder Bergerud, Kaya Hunt- venues on Vancouver Island. talented young musicians, ence,” she said. “You need to er, Sean Cunningham, Clay- Hatch prefers to fundraise contact Hatch at 538-1770 1-800-561-2350 or 250-656-5441 loosen up the bow and play- ton Upex, Braden Young by playing concerts rather or troupe manager Randy for information on many more exotic destinations ing arms, and my idea was and Sonya Kornelsen. In than holding bake sales, with Cunningham at 537-8902. 1 – 2353 Bevan Avenue, Sidney BC Reg. 2550 6 to use fi ddle tunes to achieve addition, 14-year-old Ele the fi rst fundraising concert this result.” Brouard-John accompanies planned for April at Lions Hatch began to play fi ddle the group on piano. Hall. music herself and feels it “It would also be great to The Sweet Strings Con- took her 10 years to real- have a young guitar player to cert will feature an evening ly master the form. When accompany and tour with the of music by the Salt Spring asked what the difference is group,” added Hatch. Strings Troupe and ticket between “fi ddle” and classi- Hatch creates all the holders also have a choice cal music for the violin, she troupe’s arrangements and of coffee or tea and a “very has a quick answer. fi nds music from as far away decadent dessert” or wine “It’s style,” she says. “It’s as Macedonia. She also likes and cheese to accompany really different from classi- to teach the dances that go their listening pleasure. cal playing.” with the tunes as dance is “A highlight of the eve- The concept of using another one of her passions. ning will be when the lights groups and fiddle music Hatch is happy with the dim and the students play became a mainstay of Hatch’s level of playing the students the Pachelbel Canon,” added teaching practice and when have achieved and has great Hatch. she arrived on Salt Spring plans for their future. Details of the Sweet four years ago, starting the “They are sounding really Strings concert fundraiser Mouat’s store centennial year kicks off with a history show In 1907, cousins Malcolm and Purvis sold year, and in honour of that event, the Salt their Salt Spring Island store to their employ- Spring Island Historical Society is holding a ee Gilbert James Mouat and his mother Jane special presentation today (February 14) at 2 Mouat, and so G.J. Mouat and Company was p.m. at Central Hall. born. Mouat’s present-day general manager Mouat’s was a general store that sold every- Kevin Bell will present a slide show about thing and anything, from sugar and flour the company, and will speak about Gilbert to shoelaces, blacksmith tools and furni- Mouat and others who ran the store, and ture, even farmland complete with livestock. how the company has changed over the Mouat’s celebrates its 100th anniversary this years.
Join us at the FALCONSHEAD GRILL on VALENTINE’S EVE and swing with the smooth sounds of Salt Spring’s own SWING SHIFT while enjoying a romantic VALENTINE’S EVE DINNER. Reservations suggested but not required - and don’t forget Raven Street if you are looking to inject a little fi re (the wood fi red variety) into your romance. See you soon!
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it’s fun...it’s free...it’s friday! THE DRIFTWOOD’S free Local k] poetry PRIDE SUNDANCER SCOOTER selected 3 wheel, adj handles, arms and back,‘wig-wag’ Two Salt Spring writers controls,forward & reverse. Basket, 8 ½” wheels, had poems published in the horn, low/high speed variability. Swivel seat latest volume — called The w/locking positions. 4 years old, new batteries Departing Day — from the and reconditioned Mar 2006. Poetry Institute of Canada. New therapeutic wheelchair Caitlin Cunningham, who graduated from Gulf Islands style seat back with Secondary School last year ROHO seat. and is now studying liberal (retail cost $6,000) arts at UBC, won second prize in a national poetry now $1,999 contest for her poem The Saddened Not-Child to Lost Time. Michael Oliver, who splits his time between Vic- toria and Salt Spring, also has a poem published in The 125 Knott Place, Salt Spring Island, BC 537-1990 Departing Day. For more information about the Poetry Institute of Canada, its contests and SALT SPRING anthologies, call 250-519- ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Phoenix Elementary School student Roxy Dailly focus- 0446 or poetryinstitute@ es intently on a detailed art project at school. Photo by Derrick Lundy WOOD shaw.ca. WORKS Musical mastery and love of shoes at concert By ANDREA ing ploy, as she didn’t have a A great piano solo on the the lyrics and subject mat- RABINOVITCH pen. Her rural Saskatchewan second song was a starter ter that spoke of her love Driftwood Staff roots were showing even of more tasty work to come of shoes and observations SALESALE How unusual to see the though her Anne Klein shoes from Mastroiani. With fl uid about birds, a topic observed person that you just saw on belied the years on the farm. fi ngers, he dove around the while on her parents’ prairie 10 - 30% off stage at ArtSpring, shmooz- Now Vancouver-based, that melody and delighted with farm. ing at the CD table at inter- generosity of spirit was evi- invention. Plato even riffed One expects the pianist to mission. dent onstage with the four on Van Morrison’s Moon- be connected to the vocal- OPEN 11 - 5 You would have expected musicians present: Louis dance. ist like glue, especially in THURSDAY - SUNDAY jazz singer Karin Plato to be Mastroiani on piano, Bill And therein was part of this case as they’re husband 125 CHURCHILL resting her voice, drinking Coon on guitar, Dave Robbins the enjoyment of the concert. and wife, but her duets with hot tea or doing whatever on drums and Paul Rushka on Yes, she is an excellent musi- bassist Rushka and guitarist 537-9606 singers are supposed to do at bass. All four are fi ne musi- cian in her own right with Coon also showed copacetic the break. cians and the level of respect right-on rhythm and expert melding. SALE CONTINUES But there she was chatting and connection between them control, but at various times Rushka and Plato started up the crowd who were wait- was initiated by Plato’s own in the afternoon on Sunday numerous songs together TO FEBRUARY 28 ing around for her to sign the musicianship and apprecia- she sounded like Joni Mitch- matching pitch and rhythm j-card from the CD. I don’t tive sense of playful enjoy- ell because of the pitch of in a way that sounded so think that it was a market- ment with their work. older Mitchell jazz vocals. right and the encore with The ease of her singing Her pop songs, with that Coon was a revelation of was reflected in the whole soft, sweet vibrato, almost musicianship. quintet’s laid back approach. sounded like Jann Arden. Though not many songs A Great Time to get the Best Citing Peggy Lee as a favou- Once she even sounded like swung, an oddity for a jazz rite, you could see why, as Frank Sinatra because of the concert, the Vince Geraldi the phrasing and stillness to phrasing she used. song Cast Your Fate to the Mirage the vocal quality resonat- Plato wrote a couple of Wind is a personal favourite ed on Lee’s I Don’t Know her own songs with rhyth- and her rendition was emo- mirage Hardwood Flooring Sale Enough About You. mic scatting qualities inside tionally charged. 3¼” solid traditional maple ...... $6.35/sq.ft. 2½” solid exclusive beech ...... $6.20/sq.ft. Bibb, Tuned Air hit CBC airwaves PRICES VALID UNTIL FEB. 28, 2007 Islanders need to set their radio dials to “They had a great time and it all came off Service and selection you can trust CBC as The Art of The Spiritual with Leon really smoothly,” he said. “It was a once-in-a Andrew & Bibb and Tuned Air hits the airwaves this lifetime experience for them.” Tracy Little Ganges Floor Coverings 537-9112 week. The program titled Every Time I Feel The Located across from the Tourist Info Centre The live recording which took place in Spirit is a detailed journey through the life an exciting in-house session at Studio One and musical experiences of Bibb. in Vancouver on December 8, 2006 will “The voice of Leon Bibb has rung from be broadcast on Ideas this Wednesday and the church choir to Broadway to The Ed Thursday, February 14-15, at 9 p.m. Sullivan Show to the march from Selma to “The program is a tribute to the life of Montgomery,” reads the CBC’s Ideas web- Leon Bibb with music from the Art of the site. “When he found himself as a folksinger, Spiritual show as a musical backdrop,” notes singing the music of the slaves in the chain a press release. gangs, he woke up to the politics of race. Many islanders had an opportunity to And he’s been weaving politics and music to experience the highly successful Art of the move audiences ever since.” Spiritual at ArtSpring last May. The record- CBC Radio One can be found on 90.5 FM ing session was an incredible experience for or 690 AM on the dial. The recording will Romance Th rough History And Around the choir and music director Bruce Ruddell also be broadcast in its entirety at a later date reported that it went really well. on CBC’s Westcoast Performance. Th e Globe Wednesday with February 14 Marcus Hissen 7:30 pm trombonist ArtSpring Centre Piazzolla Handel Puccini Weber Chopin www.marcushissen.com
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ 19 SALES ACHIEVEMENT Russ Crouse is proud to recognize each member of his Royal LePage Award-Winning Team of Realtors.
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FUNDS IN FULFORD: Salt Spring writers, from left, Peter Levitt, Shirley Graham, Kathy Page, Murray Reiss, Brian Brett, Nadine Shelly and Robert Bateman take part in a benefi t Love Your Library event, which took place Friday night at Fulford Elementary School. Photo by Derrick Lundy Hall set to rock at Auntie Kate benefi t Auntie Kate is coming and Carolyn Gibson. “Some of you will remem- pany until having to provide to Salt Spring on Saturday “These long-time resi- ber Carolyn’s friendly face ongoing care for Gibson. live classical guitar night, hooking up with a dents are spending all their and artistic eye as a staff The couple has been performed by roster of great island music time in Vancouver while member at Dawn Luker’s involved in the West Coast Alan Miceli makers for a benefi t dance Carolyn is recovering from stationery shop ‘etcetera.’ music scene since the early for two islanders. a liver transplant,” explains She continued working ‘70s — Saunders on bass Gene Grooms and Warren event co-organizer Sue New- at Ted and Jane Janzen’s and Carolyn document- Rock Salt Langley, Soul Shakedown, man. “Her recent struggle Aroma Crystal Therapy until ing musicians and dancers Lisa Maxx, Ian Van Wyck, was the result of a tainted with her captivating photo- Restaurant & Cafe her health condition required Kathy Stack, Dave Rowse, blood transfusion many graphs. Sue Newman, Patrice, Lau- years ago.” her to leave.” For further information, Valentines Day ren and Tom Bowler, Bob The February 17 dance at Saunders has been a phone Cindy Booth at 653- three course dinner for two $69.50 Delion, the Salt Spring Mahon Hall starts at 8 p.m., friend and working partner 9533, to help with or donate Appetizers Hip Hop Crew and local but doors open at 7 for view- of islander Mickey McLeod to the silent auction, or Sue tango dancers are teaming ing and to start bidding on since their teen days on Newman, 537-5289, to help Salt Spring Island mussels Texada Island, said New- green apple bourbon sauce or white wine tarragon sauce up with Auntie Kate and silent auction items. Sug- set up for the dance. or a fragrant curry sauce the Uncles Funk to raise gested entrance donation is man, and has carried on with It’s also an all-ages event spinach salad funds for Doug Saunders $10. the Salt Spring Coffee Com- with no alcohol served. with candied pecans, poached pears & organic moonstruck blue cheese Indonesian satay chicken skewers with warm thai coconut peanut sauce Island Savings welcomes Mains prime rib au jus & yorkshire pudding rainbow trout Margaret Threlfall artwork stuffed with scallop mousse & poached in a cream kaffir lime sauce braised duck An exhibition of watercolour paintings by well-known Salt with crisp polenta & basil pumpkin seed pesto Spring painter Margaret Threlfall is showing at Island Sav- wild mushroom risotto ings Credit Union from February through May 2007. with grilled organic smoked tofu and Japanese eggplant skewers The featured paintings represent her work inspired by the with a honey balsamic glaze Dessert local landscape as well as some semi-abstract seascapes. Threlfall’s Serendipity Studio is open to the public and tiramisu white callebaut chocolate mousse Open 7 days a week 11 am to 9 pm features watercolour paintings, pencil drawings, pastels and chocolate espresso cheesecake oils. poached pear & custard tart Daily lunch specials and fresh seafood Prints of the Salt Spring Agricultural Map, featured in the reservations recommended 653-4833 recent publication Islands in the Salish Sea are available at regular new menu available Reservations recommended 537-2249 the studio. 795 Vesuvius Bay Road Sea Fantasy, Threlfall’s recent entry in this year’s Com- munity Arts Council of Greater Victoria LOOK show, Watch the sunset on the only West facing patio on island! received an honorable mention award.
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to Hilary Swank stars as a young high school Zhang Yimou (Hero; House of Flying Daggers) Tues. Feb. 20 teacher struggling to get through to her students directs this classic Chinese tale that takes place COMPETITIVE AND NO FEES. Paul Neale in an inner-city school. By introducing them to during the later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the NO FEES! the Jewish ghetto of Anne Frank and her writ- eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden fl owers fi ll the Phone: 537-1898 Imperial Palace. The Emperor returns with his son Call 537-4656 ings, she fi nds a way for them to see past their amid rumours of rebellion. A sumptuous feast for the Email: [email protected] racial and cultural differences as they each write eyes and incredible action scenes presented by one of for showtimes & info down and share their own stories of ghetto life. China’s great modern directors. Hundred Hills House, 104 Arnell Way, BC reg 3235 www.thefritz.ca Sat., Mon. 7:00; Sun. 4:00; Tue. 9:15 Fri., Sun., Tue. 7:00 Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2G1 What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. tues. wed. february 14 february 15 february 16 february 17 february 18 february 20 february 21 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities live entertainment Of Love and Music. Marcus Simply Organic. Pipe organ Shauna Rolston, cello and Pat Coleman Quartet. Gene Grooms and Warren Swing Dance Lessons. Simply Organic. Pipe organ Hissen, trombone, and pianist recital with Barry Valentine at Heather Schmidt, piano. Jazz at the Rock Salt Langley. Fulford Inn Pub. Every With Mike Best & Sue recital with Barry Valentine at David Enns. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. All Saints. 10:10 a.m. ArtSpring. 8 p.m. Restaura nt. 8 p.m. Sunday at 6 p.m. Newman. All Saints, followed by muffi n & Open Stage with Stephanie Open Stage. Thursdays at the Live Music. Band TBA at Auntie Kate & the Uncles Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m. coffee. 10:10 a.m. Rhodes. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Fulford Inn Pub. Moby’s. 9 p.m. of Funk. And lots of other other activities SSI Prostate Cancer Support Valentine’s Day Dinner with The Boogie Man. Alan Gerber musicians/dancers perform at Felt Making Classes. Group. Discussion and get- other activities Swing Shift. Falconshead Grill. with boogie-woogie, gospel other activities a benefi t for Carolyn Gibson & Ulrieke Benner. All levels. Info: together at Farmers Institute. Kundalini Yoga. Wednesday Info: 537-1760. and Chicago blues sound. Rollerblading. At Fulford Hall Doug Saunders. Mahon Hall. 537-1723. 1:30 p.m. nights with Nomi at The Simply Organic. Pipe organ Joined by island youth singers. on Fridays. 7:30-9 p.m. Silent auction starts at 7 p.m.; Mac Club Users Group Gatehouse. 5:15-6:45 p.m. recital with Barry Valentine at All ArtSpring. 7 p.m. Live Raw Dinner and a Movie. entertainment at 8 p.m. meeting. Zen Meditation. Group meets 7 - 9 p.m. Info: 537-5931. Saints, 10:10 a.m. One Night Stand. Discussion after movie. other activities at 210 Cedar Lane every other activities With Matt & Tom at Reservations necessary. 6 p.m. mon. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: Shipstones. 8 p.m. Info: 537-0634. Family Yoga. Fun for the february 19 537-2831. family! Ganges Yoga Studio, Kundalini Yoga. With Nomi at other activities Feldenkrais. Fridays at Cats South End Nia. Fitness for the The Gatehouse. 5:15-6:45 p.m. Pajamas with Anna Haltrecht. 4 noon to 1 p.m. activities Whole Self. Wednesdays at The South End Nia. Fitness for the 4-H Registration Night. p.m. Info: 537-5681. Global Warming: a Discussion Gatehouse with Arleen, 190 Whole Self. At The Gatehouse Farmers Institute meeting Story Time at the Library. With David Anderson. Bones for Life. Mondays Reynolds Road, 7-8:15 p.m. Info: with Arleen, 190 Reynolds Road, room. 7 p.m. Info: 653-9054. For 5 to 8-year-olds, with Clare Former federal environment at Cats Pajamas with Anna 653-9235. 7-8:15 p.m. Info: 653-9235. Swing Dance Lessons. With Cullen. Every Friday, 1:30-2:15 minister leads talk on what Haltrecht. 4 p.m. St. Michaels University School History of the Blues. And a Mike Best & Sue Newman. p.m. Preschoolers bring a lap individuals can do to save the Info: 537-5681. Information Session. Whole Lot of Singing workshop Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m. to sit on. planet. Meaden Hall, 1-3 p.m. Felt Making Classes. Harbour House. 7-9 p.m. for youth with Alan Gerber. Core Sustainable Development Circle of Courage. Audio Recording for Ulrieke Benner. All levels. Info: Figure Drawing. Painters Guild Inn. 4:15-7 p.m. in an Island Context. Part of Dr. Martin Brokenleg Songwriters. Workshop. 10 537-1723. drawing sessions at ArtSpring, 9 Alan Miceli. Performs at Imagine SS Series with Elisa presentation at ArtSpring, a.m. - 1 p.m. Info: 537-5931. Ready Set Learn. a.m. to noon. Info: 537-9554. Rock Salt Restaurant as part of Campbell. Community Gospel. through School District 64. 9-3. Felt Making Classes. At SS Elementary for 3-4- SSI Painters Guild Workshop. Valentine’s Day dinner. 7:30 p.m. Info: Jim Lightfoot, 537-4990. Ulrieke Benner. All levels. Info: year-olds and their parents. Rosamund Dupuy - Oils. SSI Historical Society Meeting. Bingo. At Meaden Hall. 7 p.m. 537-1723. 1-3 p.m. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. - noon. Info: Mouat’s Store History with Kevin Early bird games. 6:30 p.m. Plan to Farm. Community SSI Fire Protection District. 537-1528. Bell. Central Hall. 2 p.m. SSI Rod and Gun Club AGM. Dialogue #2 at GISS. Pre- Monthly trustees meeting at Portrait Drawing. Painters Guild 221 Long Harbour Rd. Coffee register/info: 537-5511; or the Ganges fi re hall. 7:30 p.m. drawing sessions at ArtSpring and dessert at 7 p.m. Meeting [email protected] every Wednesday, 9 a.m. to at 8 p.m. noon. Model provided. cinema On tap: Curse of the Golden Flower: this epic film of 10th-century China directed Auntie Kate and Friends by Zhang Yimou (Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles; Hero) stars Chow Yun Fat Benefi t dance/auction for (of Crouching Tiger fame) as an Emperor besought by rumours of rebellion on the Doug Saunders & Carolyn Gibson eve of the famous Chong Yang Festival. A sumptuous feast for the eyes as Yimou Saturday, Feb. 17 faithfully recreates the excesses of ancient imperial China. Freedom Writers: Hilary Swank stars as a young high school teacher struggling MAHON HALL to get through to her students in an inner-city school. By introducing them to the Silent auction starts at 7 p.m. RESTAURANT & LOUNGE ghetto of Anne Frank and her writings she finds a way for them to see past their Dance at 8 p.m. February 13 & 14, 2007 racial and cultural differences as they each write down their own stories of ghetto Ganges life in the new millennium. A truly inspiring story of how it is possible to overcome Mouat’s Centre seemingly insurmountable odds. 7:30 am - 8 pm Valentine’s Dinner 7 days a week cable TV SALAD Tossed Garden Greens or Caesar Salad • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for stories reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people and places. CHOICE OF ENTRÉE The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during the SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! day and evening with new stories added daily. Entrecote Forestiere While community programmer Peter Prince is off chasing pelicans in Mexico an 8 oz centre cut of beef strip loin grilled to your liking, (and visiting islanders down there), local programming continues. napped with a wild mushroom sauce Also tune in for community messages, weather, B.C. Ferries and news headlines. or For further details about community programming, call 537-1335. Roasted Pork Loin Chop Foyot served with a julienne of fresh garden vegetables exhibitions and sauce Foyot or • Diana Dean shows paintings in the ArtSpring lobbies and lounge through February. Grilled Salmon Scallopini 1-800-887-4321 a lightly grilled salmon filet topped with capers, • Margaret Threlfall shows watercolour paintings at Island Savings through www.tempurcanada.com diced tomato and hollandaise sauce May. 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Quality Pegasus show opens: Doesn’t Cost... Travis Shilling oils It Pays! Fine cookware Islanders can brush away the mid-winter blues with a Feb- & accessories ruary 22 art party at Pegasus Gallery. available at: That’s when the exhibit of Travis Shilling oil paintings is unveiled at an opening reception from 5-7:30 p.m. “Travis Shilling has excellent artistic credentials,” notes a Pegasus press release. He is the son of nationally known artist Arthur Shilling, 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 537-5882 who lived on Salt Spring for several years. Although self- taught, Travis has also attended art schools in Ontario. “Travis’ oil paintings evoke a deep feeling of silence. He SALT SPRING calls his portraits ‘Mindscapes,’ expressing his interest in WOODWORKERS’ GUILD exploring the inward thoughts of his models. presents “His landscapes also stand out through his unique use of The Design and History strong contour lines, confi dent brush strokes and back-light- of the Traditional English ing.” WINDSOR CHAIR Thomas G. Beckett of Beckett Fine Art Ltd. In Toronto A talk by Master Craftsman has stated: “Travis Shilling’s reputation and following as a ILLTYD PERKINS brilliant young Canadian artist continues to build. It’s very Thursday February 22, 7PM exciting and a great honour to be working with him. There is 1520 Fulford-Ganges Rd. a wonderful soulful quality in his painting. His depth of tal- WWG members free ent and vision is well beyond his years.” all others $10 Shilling’s paintings can be viewed at Pegasus Gallery daily Please pre-register 653-9392 until March 8. HANDY SIMS ON STAGE: Christine Villadsen plays the fl ute as various music groups — both instrumental and vocal — perform at ArtSpring during Salt Spring Island PULL-OUT Middle School’s band concert last Thursday night. Photo by Derrick Lundy TV GUIDE Human family gospel-singing page 15 workshop takes place on SSI Salt Spring Islanders will en . . . a feast for the thirsty have the opportunity to soul.’ Training includes vocal refine their gospel singing warm ups, listening skills, techniques with former Har- rhythmic technique, rhyth- lem Gospel Choir arranger mic expression and music Eric Dozier at a weekend history.” workshop for singers. The weekend workshops The workshop, which is begin Friday, February 23 at for experienced and novice 6 p.m. and continue through singers, is on February 23, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 24 and 25 at Gulf Islands p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 Secondary School (GISS). a.m. The Sunday afternoon Dozier will also lead work- performance takes place at shop participants in a benefi t 2 p.m. Registration is $75 afternoon concert with pro- for one or $125 for two par- ceeds going to the Copper ticipants. Kettle Society, and the Salt The fee covers the entire Spring Organization for Life weekend’s events, which Improvement and Develop- take place at GISS. Space Dentures don’t have to look artifi cial ment (SOLID). is limited, so interested par- “or be uncomfortable “Eric’s vibrant, uplifting ticipants are urged to register repertoire includes spiritu- early. Contact Debbie Wrate als as well as traditional and Harlem Gospel Choir at 537-5071 or Lee Evans at contemporary gospel music,” arranger Eric Dozier 537-4543 to register. 537-1400 describes a press release. The Sunday afternoon “He emphasizes music that “His goal is ‘uniting the benefit concert is open to develops bonds of friendship world one song at a time.’ the public. Admission is Dr. Richard Hayden across racial, religious, cul- One participant called his by donation with proceeds GENERAL DENTISTRY tural, age, gender and socio- music ‘the equivalent of going to the Copper Kettle economic lines.” ingesting manna from heav- and SOLID. 199 Salt Spring Way ‘Everything Blue’ fl ick found Ask about our refl exology treatment for upcoming Film Festival Café Everything Blue: The came to us unsolicited,” said to the Americas as slaves.” You owe it to yourself to look and Colour of Music, a much Dick Grier, a café organizer. “We’re so pleased that we anticipated film at last “We received an e-mail from can fi nally screen this fi lm. feel your best...We can help: year’s film festival, myste- Brazil asking if we’d like to It is beautifully shot and the riously disappeared before take a look at it. It’s a charm- music is wonderful,” contin- achieve glowing skin & get rid of unwanted facial, the screening, leaving many ing animated short, with no ues Grier. “In fact, music is a youthful appearance leg & body hair; fi lmgoers disappointed. dialogue, which leaves the a major focus of our 2007 with laser photofacial Organizers are happy to viewer to his or her own festival which will be held smooth away fi ne lines and announce that they have conclusions about what it March 2-4 at GISS and The rejuvenation; wrinkles giving you a relaxed obtained a copy of the fi lm means.” Fritz. treat unsightly small leg & fresh look (Botox & fi llers); through Niccolo Roveda, the Everything Blue, accord- “If you like Brazilian film’s editor, who lives on ing to notes describing the music, don’t miss Favela & facial veins; Salt Spring Island. fi lm, “is an investigation of treat sun damaged skin Rising , not to mention our The award-winning film the music of the favelas in & pigmented spots. will be screened at Film Fes- Brazil, namely samba. opener on Friday night, tival Café on Thursday, Feb- “While that vibrant music Tocar y Luchar (To Play and ruary 22 at 7 p.m. at Barb’s is considered an expression to Fight), which will be pre- CALL 537-4066 Buns along with another of the soul of Brazil and a ceded by food and live local TODAY TO BOOK Brazilian short, La Garota realization of the people’s music.” (The Kid). joy, [the director] Jesse Ace- The full schedule and line- YOUR CONSULT Billie Woods will perform vedo still has the guts to con- up of fi lms is on our website WITH A PHYSICIAN Brazilian music from 6-7 textualize samba in terms of at http://www.saltspringme- p.m., and a discussion with racism and the long struggle diagroup.com. Film guides Roveda follows the fi lm. of blacks to resist discrimina- will be available in the Feb- Dr. J. Malherbe & Dr. G. Benloulou “La Garota is a fi lm that tion since fi rst being brought ruary 21 Driftwood.
24 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 4O OUR FRIENDS ON 3ALT 3PRING h4HANKS FOR STOPPING BYv Compelling non-fi ction works shared Full line of Sigvaris stockings plus 2 Certifi ed Fitters SENIORS protect your legs!! Property tax deferment program benefi ts seniors With most British Columbia property older, a surviving spouse, or a person with simple interest charged on their deferment owners seeing an increase in their 2007 a disability. Participants may defer taxes accounts at a rate two per cent below the assessments, Rick Thorpe, Minister of on a home in which they live and have bank prime rate, and they can renew annu- Small Business and Revenue and Minister equity equal to at least 25 per cent of the ally for $10. 2425B Bevan Avenue Sidney 250-656-0744 Responsible for Regulatory Reform, is current value, and may continue to defer In any given year, homeowners can apply reminding seniors of the advantages of the as long as they own and live in the home. for deferment at any time between receiv- Property Tax Deferment Program. After paying a one-time, $60 administra- ing their property tax notice and December “We’re working to build the best system tion fee, approved applicants benefi t from 31, the application deadline. of supports for seniors in North America, Home and the Property Tax Deferment Program Health Care is an important part, providing a simple way for seniors to help manage their hous- Library aids visually impaired ing costs,” said Thorpe in a press release • For the visually impaired the Salt Spring be borrowed for three weeks to see how it last month. “Interest in property tax defer- Library has two new pieces of hardware. The suits the visually impaired person. After that, FEBRUARY ment already spans the province, with tax- fi rst is the generous donation of a print mag- he/she can apply to the CNIB for a loan or WALKER SPECIAL payers in rural British Columbia and 132 nifi er from Ursula Livingston. This machine purchase their own. of 156 municipalities currently benefi ting allows you to place a book, pictures of your The third exciting addition is still being The “Mirage” from deferment, and we want to build on grandchildren, or that infernal medicine bot- developed. It’s a product called OverDrive, this awareness.” tle label on the tray and the print will appear which allows anyone to download audio- 00 In 2006, the number of new applications enlarged on a television-like screen. books onto a personal computer, burn them $299 rose to 4,563, an increase of 60 per cent. The other marvellous technological device to CD or put them into an MP3 or other por- Low and Regular Height This total represents a fi vefold increase in is a Daisy reader, one of the CNIB initiatives. table device. Unfortunately at the moment new applications since 2001, when just 908 This replaces the tapes and tape machine for it does not work with Macintosh, but if British Columbians applied. the blind. Compact discs in a special “Daisy” you have a PC and a modicum of computer Under the program, the Province pays format are supplied by the CNIB and can be expertise, this will be a terrifi c way to get Open 9:30-4:30 Mon-Fri municipal or rural property taxes on behalf put in the reader to listen to. We have one audiobooks for those long trips or for listen- 125 Knott Place, Off Rainbow Road 537-1990 of eligible property owners who are 60 or machine in the library as a demo and it can ing at home. Dr. Andrea McNeill Audiology Senior Foot Care! N. Varju* COMPREHENSIVE HEARING TESTS Only$2000 By a qualified professional Optometrist • Hearing Aids Includes: • Accessories ■ Relaxing Foot Soak ■ Nail Clipping ■ Callous Smoothing ■ Corn Removal Primary vision & eye health care Open Mon. to Fri. ■ A Soothing Foot Massage in a soothing environment • Laser surgery consultation & follow up Marina Court, 5-9843 Second St. • Frames & lenses & contact lenses 537-8807 Everything for the Sidney, B.C. well-being of the feet Email: 158A Fulford-Ganges Rd. Ph: 537-4356 [email protected] Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: 537-4871 Registered under the Hearing Aid Act B.C. V8K 2T8 [email protected] Edward Storzer, *Optometric Corporation 2102 Grace Point Square M.Sc. Aud. (c) 656-2218 www.skinsensations.com GANGES GULF ISLANDS OPTICAL VILLAGE MARKET In the Lancer Building - close and convenient Seniors Day Wendy and Richard offer full after sales service Guaranteed satisfaction on your eyewear 10% OFF TUESDAYS 15% OFF Every Thursday is (some exceptions) 10% SENIORS DISCOUNT DAY (some restrictions apply) Last Thursday of each month on full set of frames & lenses In-home services available Live well with GULF ISLANDS OPTICAL OPEN DAILY DOWNTOWN 537-5534, 104 Lower Ganges Rd. ENQUIRIES: 537-2648 8am – 9pm UPTOWN LOCATION 538-0323, 372 Lower Ganges Rd. TUES.-FRI. 10AM - 5PM IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? Contamination can occur without changes in colour or taste. & $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Be Safe • Test Annually! GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ PAGE 25 Raising MB LABS 2062 Henry Avenue W. kids Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 help at «iÌi !UTOMOTIVE 2EPAIRS UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ Ãià lecture UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>Àà The Circle of Courage UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃà is the topic of an upcom- UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}ià ing lecture for school district staff and interested members UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi of the public at ArtSpring. UÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà Dr. Martin Brokenleg will UÊÕiÊiVÌ take the stage for a district professional development day on Friday, February 16. ," Ê, Ê, *,- He will describe his group {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx called the Circle of Courage and how it can help School District 64. According to Gulf Islands Teachers’ Association presi- dent Jim Lightfoot, Broken- leg was booked to lecture about a year ago. The Circle of Courage is the philosophical foundation of Reclaiming Youth Inter- national (RYI), an organiza- tion that provides training for people who work with johncameron.ca at-risk children. According to informa- tion distributed by RYI, “For PHOTOGRAPHY thousands of years, Ameri- can Indian cultures nourished respectful and courageous www.johncameron.ca children without employing 537–5830 punitive discipline. Now, recent youth development research is revealing the essential elements in raising Salt Spring Island Community Services confi dent, caring children.” 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Drawing on his research, 537-9971 Brokenleg will present the www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Circle of Courage, which COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE SWINGING IN THE RAIN: Olivia Villadsen keeps dry in the rain, but still man- “offers concrete strategies * Counselling Services: Short-Term counselling for adults, youth ages to swing in the playground at Fernwood Elementary School. and families. Photo by Derrick Lundy for creating environments in which all young people can * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is grow and fl ourish.” free and confi dential. He will discuss different * Family Place: Rugg Huggers parent and baby (0-16 months) ways of meeting the kids’ drop-in, Mondays 11am - 2pm. New healing modality hits needs, explained Lightfoot. Information on Drop-ins, special programs and counselling Brokenleg is the director support 537-9176 or [email protected] of Native Ministries Pro- * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm grams and Professor of First * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, with Dublin Bio-Energy Contact [email protected] Nations Ministry and Theol- * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, 349 A healing technique hailed in Europe After visiting Salt Spring Island on his ogy at the Vancouver School Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. comes to Salt Spring for four days begin- honeymoon last year, D’Alton was invited of Theology in Vancouver. * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. ning Monday, February 19 with practitioner His areas of specialization back by a patient who met him nine years * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4pm to midnight Michael D’Alton. ago on a trip to Ireland. include counselling and psy- through Emergency Room at Lady Minto Hospital. Call 538-4840 Originally from Dublin, Ireland, D’Alton In his therapeutic practice, D’Alton chotherapy, education and * 24 HR. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is now resides in Vancouver and is director of addresses blockages in the bio-energy fi eld, minority populations, and connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. the International School of Energy Medi- the electro-magnetic energy fl owing around intelligence testing. He is cine, which specializes in pain management the body. This re-establishes the flow of also a member of the Rose- using “bio-energy therapy” to help clients healthy energy and kick-starts the body’s bud Sioux Tribe. recover from conditions such as back pain, natural ability to heal itself. The free public presenta- migraines and arthritis. Treatments also help D’Alton adds, “Through my work, I tion runs from 9 a.m. to 3 reduce stress. have discovered that our intentions, ideas, p.m. Attendees must pre-reg- “Bio-energy therapy is non-invasive and thoughts and feelings shape our reality and ister due to size constraints suitable for all ages. It is renowned in Europe experience. We can create great changes in of the hall. To register, or for for bringing greater health and well-being our lives when we accept this.” more information, contact to the body on the physical, emotional and For more information, see www.daltons- Jim Lightfoot at 537-4990 spiritual levels,” states a press release. bio.com or call 653-9387. and leave a message. Plan to Farm dialogue grows at Sat. session The second of three Plan pre-identifi ed Plan to Farm establish a common base of Everyone is invited to to Farm community dialogue process goals. knowledge. attend Saturday’s event, but sessions is set for Saturday, For Saturday’s session, “These sessions provide for preparation purposes February 17 at Gulf Islands which begins at 1:30 p.m., an opportunity for par- its organizers ask people to Secondary School. strategies for maintaining, ticipants to discuss agri- pre-register so they can be Approximately 120 peo- improving and re-establish- culture on Salt Spring and given a background paper ple from a broad variety of ing agriculture as an island articulate a future vision on the “challenges and backgrounds attended the priority will be discussed. for food and agriculture on assets” from the first ses- fi rst Area Farm Plan gather- “Community participation the island.” sion and an opportunity to ing on January 20, identify- is a central aspect of the Plan The Area Farm Plan gives prepare. ing challenges and assets for to Farm process,” states a the agriculture community To pre-register, contact agriculture on Salt Spring press release. “The purpose its say in the offi cial com- Anne Macey at 537-5511 or Island and commenting on of the three dialogues is to munity plan review. [email protected]. 26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NORTH SALT SPRING Year of Pig: happy-go-lucky time WATERWORKS DISTRICT By LING WESTON two cycles designates a baby these complications to the ing their own independent Special to the Driftwood born between February 18, experts. careers. Pigs make few Squeals of joy and con- 2007 and February 7, 2008 Now back to the basics. friends. But those they have tentment herald in the Year with an astrological sign of a Pigs are endowed with the become life-long buddies. of the Pig on February 18, Fire Pig; repeated only once following characteristics: Above all, they are nurturers NOTICE 2007. in every 60 years. They are easily contented and peacemakers. FLUSHING OF The pig was the last astro- Both the zodiac sign and in their lot; being the happy- Since babies born in 2007 logical animal to appear at the element sign give a baby go-lucky type of animal of are Fire Pigs, the fire ele- WATERMAINS Buddha’s side when sum- inherent characteristics and all the 12 zodiac animals. ment does not make them moned; thus completed the talents; including silver They are home-loving; enjoy roasted suckling pigs, but Chinese astrological cycle of spoons. That explains why gourmet cuisine and love to fi res up their latest endow- FLUSHING OF WATERMAINS WILL BE 12 years; each represented each person is so unique. socialize. ment of eagerness and ambi- CARRIED OUT IN THE DISTRICT ON by a zodiac animal. I dare not delve into the If pigs didn’t have to work, tion. They seek travel and TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS The year 2007 also other factors like the exact they wouldn’t. However, if adventure to liven up their AND FRIDAYS - BEGINNING FEBRUARY 27 belongs to the Fire Element hour and the place of birth, in the workforce, they are lives. No wonder the Chi- THROUGH APRIL 27. according to the five-ele- as Northern Hemisphere well-liked and make enthu- nese welcome little piglets ment cycle of Wood, Fire, babies are born under differ- siastic team workers in what- into their homes and count Earth, Metal and Water. So, ent stars than the Southern ever fi eld they choose. Most themselves lucky to have a the combination of these Hemisphere babies. I leave of the pigs end up pursu- Pig as a family member! Short periods of low pressure and discoloration of water can be expected between these dates. Consumers are warned to be on alert for discolored water, especially Ling Weston shares Chinese culture before using washing machines, dishwashers and other applicances. By DAWN HAGE childhood, she has found that ceeds from their sale goes to has also written a book detail- Driftwood Staff retirement has fi nally allowed UNICEF. ing her childhood growing Commercial establishments such as laundromats, Artist, activist, humanitar- her the time to follow her pas- Weston has also been up in China. Titled A Muddle ian, writer, gardener, biologist, restaurants and beauty salons will receive advance sion. involved at Fernwood Elemen- Head’s Childhood, Weston has teacher and resident expert on Weston settled on Salt Spring tary School with salmon hatch- created versions in both Chi- warning of fl ushing in their vicinity if a request for such Chinese New Year, Ling Weston in 1988 and has been giving ery and garden projects and nese and English. notifi cation is received by the District, Please contact the is a true island treasure. generously to the community plans to talk to kindergarten The Chinese version is stun- NSSWD at 537-9902. The house that she shares ever since. children later this month about ning, with individual characters with husband Rick is filled She has created a beautiful Chinese New Year. painstakingly hand drawn, and In no case can the District accept responsibility for any floor-to-ceiling with artwork, collection of hand-drawn cards, In addition, Weston will including photographs, illustra- claims arising out of the use of discolored water. sculptures, paintings, orna- including historical churches of visit Salt Spring Island Middle tions and maps. Published by ments and beautiful artifacts Salt Spring and Chinese lunar School (SIMS) to do a class in Lightning Press in 1998, any from her past. Loving art since calendar images and all pro- calligraphy. proceeds that Weston receives “We will do it the right way, go to charity. with proper pens,” she said, Weston has written the Chi- displaying an impressive rack nese New Year articles for the of hand-carved calligraphy Driftwood for the last six years pens from China. “I will show and when the 12 elements of them how to hold the pen prop- the cycle are complete, she erly and I will grind the ink plans to create a calendar and myself.” — you guessed it — donate the In addition to her art, Weston proceeds to charity. SIMS releases honour roll Salt Spring Island Mid- Hoskins, Tyler Irwin, Megan dle School commends the Jarman, Danica Jensen, following honour students Seanna Johnston, Nikki Jory, for their academic perfor- Olivia Keddy, Sarah Ken- mance during the fi rst term nedy, Glen Keough, Ashley of the 2006-07 school year. Kilbourn, Alexandra Klia- These students all received man, Sage Kreisler, Aaron letter grades of “B” or bet- Kyle, Sarah Kyle, Sierra Lundy, Cal McCormick, ter in each of the core sub- Tom McCormick, Torin ject areas of language arts, McIvor, Dylan McLeod, math, social studies, science Anna Melious, Brooke Mid- and languages. dleton, Grace Morgan, Tilly Morgan, Eun Oh, Evange- Adrian Alonso, Shanti line Olynyk, Ellen Patrick, Amal-Hill, Chelsea Bald- Elise Pearson, Hannah winson, Ruby Barnard, Ella Pearson, Maya Porebska- Bronstein, Hari Brooks, Pilar Smith, Erin Pringle, Kelly Brooks, Samantha Brunt, Retallack, Kristi Reynolds, Kalen Chlopan, Sami Clem- Kimberly Rothwell, Sam ente, Alex Crandall, Bailey Rowlandson-O’Hara, Sofia Dalton, Kya Dalton, Maya Sherrin, Esther Shon, Nick Dammel-Sherrin, Carly Slakov, Leh Smallshaw, Davenport, Cypress Daws- Amalia Smith, Gabrielle Knowles, Max Ditlof, Rache- Spiess, Marc Spiess, Camer- al Dixon, Rachel Drummond, on Sutherland, Jillian Swan, Tai Dunkley-Whelon, Maria Kaitlyn Temmel, Sau Yi Elsser, Stephanie Fernan- Tsang, James Twaites, Lau- dez, Kai Fishleigh, Jeff Fra- ren Utter, Megan Webber, ser, Rachel Fraser, Madison Deena Whitcutt, Cassandra Greggains, Dylan Hatchard, Wictorin, Jack Wiltshire, Noah Havelaar, Matthew Salle Wiltshire, Emily Wyp- Hollingsworth, Torrie Hol- kema, Nevan Young, Kyle mes, Tatjana Horucki, Anna Yun. 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MONDAYS ARE DOUBLE COUPON VALUE DAYS ALAN GERBER - BOOGIE MAN Inspiring Youth With Music Artspring, Thurs., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Sponsored by SSI Community Services $12 - Some free vouchers available through Community Services at 537-9971 GANGES VILLAGE MARKET “100% Island Owned and Operated” GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ 27 3!&% s &2%% s #/.&)$%.4)!, 3ALT 3PRING 4RANSITION (OUSE #RISIS ,INE OR TOLL FREE 7OMENS /UTREACH 3ERVICES OR TOLL FREE 3TOPPING THE 6IOLENCE #OUNSELLING FOR 7OMEN #HILDREN 7HO 7ITNESS !BUSE #OUNSELLING @4RANSITIONS 4HRIFT 3TORE )7!6 IS A NON PROlT SOCIETY PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE 3OUTHERN 'ULF )SLANDS TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE LOCAL STARS: Members of the Salt Spring branch of the Order of the Eastern Star are seen with Ruth Foster, assistant director of Canadian &UNDED BY THE activities (second from right), plus a few platters of Valentine’s Day cookies at the Masonic Hall last Saturday, marking Eastern Star Day. "# -INISTRY OF #OMMUNITY 3ERVICES Photo by Derrick Lundy 4 PRICES EFFECTIVE Eastern Star Day celebrates Sun. Feb. 11 - Sat. Feb. 17 While supplies last “Growing for the Heart of years of local contributions Vancouver Island” WINTER Salt Spring Island marked “Over the past ter participates by collecting HOURS Eastern Star Day in fine stamps from various busi- 8AMTO8PM8 AM TO 8 PM style after Kim Ball, Wor- 60 years, we nesses and the public. thy Grand Matron of the have made more “The stamps are trimmed 246-4924 B.C. and Yukon Order of the than 20 million and sent to Victoria, sorted Eastern Star (OES), declared and sent to our convener in Sno WhiteWhite February 10 as Eastern Star free dressings Vancouver where they are gung hay fat choy Day. achieved by OES sorted and sold,” said Sloan. CauliflowerCaulifl ower The B.C. and Yukon OES Trincomali chapter also BUY 1 JAR KRAKUS has a long history of service members giving raised more than $6,500 for to humanity through making approximately an OES contribution to the SAUERKRAUT ¢ dressings for cancer patients, 3,000,300 hours cancer agency built in Victo- as initiated in the 1940s by ria a few years ago. GET 1 FREE! 540 ml 83 ea OES member Grace Shane of time.” “Because of the substan- of Vancouver. — Trudy Sloan tial donation we were invited PEELED BABY “Shane was shocked to to submit a time capsule to RED CABBAGE Crispy learn of the number of their the Victoria Cancer Agency. CARROTS members who had been can- dressings at 12 stations in Carol Spencer was Worthy Broccoli cer victims,” explains OES B.C. as a result of Shane’s Matron at the time and she $ 88 ¢ Trincomali Chapter #93 efforts. In 1967, she received wrote an inspirational note 12lb Bag 48 lb Worthy Matron Trudy Sloan the Canadian Cancer Soci- and signed and sealed the in a history compiled for the ety’s certifi cate of merit in tube. The tubes are at the FRESH TENDER SWEET ¢ Driftwood. recognition of her work. agency and its website talks ASPARAGUS CANTALOUPE “The unfortunate statis- about them.” 73 lb “Over the past 60 years, we tics gave her an inspira- have made more than 20 mil- Trincomali chapter also $ 38 ¢ tion. In line for the 1945- lion free dressings achieved gives to other OES charities lb Sweet 46 term as Worthy Grand by OES members giving such as the Heart and Stroke 2 lb 78 Matron for B.C., she bom- approximately 3,000,300 Foundation, theology bursa- Snap PeasPeas barded her family doctor hours of time,” writes Sloan. ries and bursaries for further FUJI GREEN LEAF with questions about cancer. “Last year the OES donated education. In addition,each APPLES LETTUCE He supplied some answers a total of $64,638 to our var- year the Worthy Grand and referred her to cancer Matron and the Worthy ¢ ious cancer projects.” ¢ ¢ 200 GRGR scientists. From them she That included $18,000 Grand Patron visit the can- 38 lb $15.20 - 40lb Case ea 78 lbBag learned about and observed through the Grace Shane cer agency and choose a spe- 73 the work of cancer clinics. bursary to support doctors cial equipment project for NEW! BBQ CHICKEN WINGS From information garnered and other medical personnel the patients. Enough funds GRIMM’S during her survey, Shane engaged in cancer treatment are often raised to buy more OUR OWNOWN $ 08 GRIMM’S considered that making can- or research. than one item. 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Financing, may have made a difference The players thank the extended warranty available but this was still one of our GISS improv team for fan HIGH SCHOOL ACTION: Above, Amanda Hoy, Kristi best games of the season.” support during the game. One less thing to worry about Lee and the senior girls basketball team defeat GISS staff in a close 44 to 43 game. Below, senior boys We are the local dealer for wait to see if the ball drops into the basket in a game Hoops success at SIMS against Ladysmith on Friday. Top photo by John Cameron; bottom photo by Evelyn Edwards Basketball fever is not let- In other basketball action, Henry Van Unen • 538-0100 ting up at the Salt Spring the SIMS girls kept their • CUSTOM COPPER & STEEL GUTTERS • Island Middle School as the winning streak alive in a boys and girls teams capped nail-biter of a match against • HEATING • VENTILATION • H.R.V.’S • FLASHINGS • off yet another winning Duncan’s George Bonner 165 Eagle Ridge Drive, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K9 week. school. “The quality of play is Thanks to a last-minute very high,” said Jude Shugar, surge, the midget girls pulled PATTERSON MARKET LTD. SIMS athletics director. off a 26-24 victory in the our family serving your family since 1915 “There is a lot of physical game’s dying moments. play and everybody is play- The girls fi nished off last Summer Hours ing really well.” week on a winning note by Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) – Despite dropping their defeating Kwalicum 34-20 Swartz Bay Departures first match of a weekend in a game on Thursday. CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS tournament in Nanaimo to “Both games featured CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES Springwood 46-9, the midg- great offence and defence et boys mounted a successful from everybody on the IN EFFECT SEPT. 24, 2006 TO JUNE 26, 2007 comeback against Nanaimo team,” Shugar said. District Secondary School to SIMS students are show- Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz Bay earn a spot in the B-side fi nal ing an unprecedented inter- against Kwalicum. est in basketball, he added. A solid effort from the Numerous competitive and opening quarter gave the intramural teams have been boys an early lead and they set up to make sure all stu- didn’t look back. The boys dents get a chance to par- went on to win 52-19. ticipate. Fog brushed aside in latest bridge club play By JILL EVANS Best at fi nding their way Best at brushing it aside Driftwood Contributor BRIDGE through it were Jean Elder were Sandy Thompson and For most of the players on and Patricia Hewett, with Blanche Poborsa, just half a January 22 it was a horrible Joan Conlan and Sue Mouat point ahead of a tie between evening of bridge, full of TRICKS close behind. Ian Thomas the Ian Thomas/Zelly Tay- unmakeable contracts which Next in altitude were and Zelly Taylor retained lor partnership and the Bob “SHEEP” ISLAND FUEL seemed perfectly reasonable George Laundry and Paul their position in third place Morrisette/Paul Retallack we’re still the “sheepist!” before they were doomed to Retallack. Third place had and the rest hoped for clear- combination. the Slough of Despond. double occupancy, with the er vision the next time as If you’d like to have a go at Operating hours: But for Isabelle Richard- Ian Thomas/Zelly Taylor and they wended their way home duplicate bridge and would son and Conhor Vane-Hunt Sandy Thompson/Blanche through the near-zero vis- like some information, there was no problem and Poborsa partnerships climb- ibility. please call George Laundry PATTERSON MARKET LTD. they fi nished in a resounding ing side by side. On February 5 there was at 653-9095 or e-mail pasto- Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 9 am - 6 pm first place atop the Delec- Fog was the order of the still thick fog but a good [email protected] (that’s a new table Mountains. day on January 29. turnout anyway. e-mail address). Sun. 9:30 am - 5 pm / Closed Stat. Holidays 30 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Cup hopes die for local teams Three Salt Spring youth ond half, coming on strong With a powerful offensive slugged it out on the muddi- soccer teams were knocked and scoring early. Despite sev- start of three near goals by est fi eld seen this year, hop- out of “B” and “C” cup play eral Salt Spring charges in the Luc Comeau, Tai Dunkley- ing to advance to the fi nals last Sunday, but not without last 10 minutes of the game, Whelon and Ronan Gunn, and to defend their title of putting up a fi ght. Gorge maintained its lead. and fi nally a breakaway goal lower island champs. Salt Spring’s U17 girls Coach Dave Morgan said for Comeau, the team looked Coach Tina Rothwell said gold team may have won he was thrilled with the poised for a great game. the girls had a fabulous game only one game so far this team’s effort, noting all 14 But Cowichan fought back with a disappointing result season, but they dominated players met the challenge by and brought it to a tie at half of 1-0 for Gordon Head in a a match against the number- stepping up their play. Spe- time. During the second half, shoot-out. one team in the league, set- cial mention went to the tire- Cowichan got the advantage, “Gordon Head has by far tling for a 1-0 loss against less efforts of Jess Harkema, then Elijah Gold netted the been our toughest compe- Gorge in the semi-fi nals of Monique Comeau and Katie ball from a beautiful cross tition all season. Our first “B” Cup play. Villadsen on defence; Dani- by Comeau. The referee, game in September we came Salt Spring shocked Gorge ca Lundy and Kirsty Girard however, called it offside. up against them and lost 5- in the fi rst half as their mid- in the midfi eld; Emily Roth- The young island team 1,” she said. fi eld and defence shut down well on the wing and Mor- fought back valiantly with “The development I have Gorge’s offence. Although gan in net. great sportsmanship, especial- seen from each player to the local girls had several In other cup news: ly Byron Mussell in goal and get to this game has been runs at net, they were unable • Battling it out in the Nevan Young as last defence, phenomenal. I would like to to fi nish and, combined, with semi-fi nals for “C” cup in the but the Cowichan team went thank all of these girls for two leaping, fi ngertip saves silver division, Salt Spring’s forward with a 4-1 victory. their commitment to build- by keeper Olivia Morgan, the U13 boys were well-matched • Playing a semi-final ing a team to be reckoned score was 0-0 at half time. against the solid Cowichan round in the “C” bronze divi- with. They should all be very Gorge revamped in the sec- Swains. sion, Salt Spring’s U14 girls proud of themselves.” DRAGON KICK: Salt Spring Dragons player Cheryle Johnson slams the ball during a game against Vic West on Sunday. The local team won the match 2-0. Photo by Derrick Lundy Here’s my card... 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Free Scrap Car Removal Upholste The Salt Spring defence limited the number of shots on Loose metal & appliance drop off CUSTOM BUILT goal and keeper Jonathan Macdonald stood his ground to Will pick up. Call for estimates make some crucial fi rst-half saves to keep FC in the game Sorry, no fridg CUSHIONS FOR es or freezers early on. Cash for non-ferrous metals FITTED AREAS ws “He really came through,” Morrison said. Toll free: 1-866-548-8335 #6 Merchant Me 537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. The victory gives Salt Spring FC sole possession of sev- enth position in the Lower Vancouver Island Soccer League’s fi rst division. FC’s next game is against sixth-place Vantreights (6-4-2) in Victoria on Sunday afternoon. 30 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Cup hopes die for local teams Three Salt Spring youth ond half, coming on strong With a powerful offensive slugged it out on the muddi- soccer teams were knocked and scoring early. Despite sev- start of three near goals by est fi eld seen this year, hop- out of “B” and “C” cup play eral Salt Spring charges in the Luc Comeau, Tai Dunkley- ing to advance to the fi nals last Sunday, but not without last 10 minutes of the game, Whelon and Ronan Gunn, and to defend their title of putting up a fi ght. Gorge maintained its lead. and fi nally a breakaway goal lower island champs. Salt Spring’s U17 girls Coach Dave Morgan said for Comeau, the team looked Coach Tina Rothwell said gold team may have won he was thrilled with the poised for a great game. the girls had a fabulous game only one game so far this team’s effort, noting all 14 But Cowichan fought back with a disappointing result season, but they dominated players met the challenge by and brought it to a tie at half of 1-0 for Gordon Head in a a match against the number- stepping up their play. Spe- time. During the second half, shoot-out. one team in the league, set- cial mention went to the tire- Cowichan got the advantage, “Gordon Head has by far tling for a 1-0 loss against less efforts of Jess Harkema, then Elijah Gold netted the been our toughest compe- Gorge in the semi-fi nals of Monique Comeau and Katie ball from a beautiful cross tition all season. Our first “B” Cup play. Villadsen on defence; Dani- by Comeau. The referee, game in September we came Salt Spring shocked Gorge ca Lundy and Kirsty Girard however, called it offside. up against them and lost 5- in the fi rst half as their mid- in the midfi eld; Emily Roth- The young island team 1,” she said. fi eld and defence shut down well on the wing and Mor- fought back valiantly with “The development I have Gorge’s offence. Although gan in net. great sportsmanship, especial- seen from each player to the local girls had several In other cup news: ly Byron Mussell in goal and get to this game has been runs at net, they were unable • Battling it out in the Nevan Young as last defence, phenomenal. I would like to to fi nish and, combined, with semi-fi nals for “C” cup in the but the Cowichan team went thank all of these girls for two leaping, fi ngertip saves silver division, Salt Spring’s forward with a 4-1 victory. their commitment to build- by keeper Olivia Morgan, the U13 boys were well-matched • Playing a semi-final ing a team to be reckoned score was 0-0 at half time. against the solid Cowichan round in the “C” bronze divi- with. They should all be very Gorge revamped in the sec- Swains. sion, Salt Spring’s U14 girls proud of themselves.” DRAGON KICK: Salt Spring Dragons player Cheryle Johnson slams the ball during a game against Vic West on Sunday. The local team won the match 2-0. 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[email protected] 250-537-9933 a 2-0 victory over Division “Donaldson’s ball han- tstibbards@gulfi slands.net 3 rivals from Vic West on dling and speed were very Sunday. evident in this game where Oni Freeman The shorthanded visit- she repeatedly attacked the ing team tried hard to keep net and broke through an up with the Dragons until a organized defence,” Doucet late fi rst-half goal placed the said. “Jeannie Gray also hometown squad in front for stood out with her ability to LOGS TO LUMBER good. play any position required PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING “The opposite team put with skill and fi nesse.” Wendy Bowmer up a strong defence but they Doucet said the Drag- We Will Cut Your Logs On Site! were playing short and were ons’ defence worked well Custom Sewing, Alterations & Repairs We can turn your windfalls into valuable lumber! unable to match our offen- throughout the game, offer- Fitting and consultations at Stitches Quilt Shop sive strength,” said Louise ing the opposition few shots SHANE O’DONNELL Doucet, a Dragons player on net and little hope of each Friday 11 am to 3:30 pm and team spokesperson. making a comeback. or call 250-246-4785 for Chemainus location Tel: 537-1847 • Cel: 537-7841 With help from a long and “The defensive end perfectly placed cross-fi eld worked solidly together to pass from Mardon Dary, move the ball up in quick Kym Sheppard Bellavance accurate passes to the mid- headed a solid shot past the field, who then distributed opposing keeper moments it up the third in solid trian- before the fi rst half whistle. gular passes,” said Doucet. The half-time break did “Unfortunately, not every Clean, local and ‘almost painless’! little to curb the Dragons’ sweet play resulted in a scor- S momentum as Meghan Guti- ing opportunity.” Window Coverings & Fabrics taci for Soft Furnishings 125 McPhillips Avenue Strong game spells 537-5510 Grace Point Square 537-4014 www.sharonscountryhome.com Must be 17 - or have a parent present victory over Sooke Players on Salt Spring FC fi nally quenched their thirst for victory with a 1-0 victory over Sooke Celtic Saturday afternoon. Living and working in the Gulf Islands for over 25 years! 250-655-7192 Despite multiple chances for the early lead, the home team made things suspenseful for loyal fans lining the Portlock West Coast Windfall info@northernwaveka yak.com • 2071 MALAVIEW AVE. WEST Park fi eld by waiting until the game’s fi nal minutes to score • Property Maintenance • Custom woodworking the day’s lone goal. • Light carpentry 50% off “We spent most of the fi rst half in their half and had mul- • Windfall cleanup all Whites tiple corner kicks, but couldn’t seem to score,” said Jordon Responsible and Reliable paddling Morrison, FC team manager. clo “We really deserved the win. Everybody played a strong Johanna Murray thes. game.” Salt Spring Island, BC www.northernwaveka The game’s winning goal came late in the second half TEL: (250) 537-7832 yak.com when Jesse Fisher completed a stellar bicycle kick to get one by the stunned Sooke keeper. According to Morrison, the victory gives FC payers an added boost as they prepare for the season’s fi nal weeks. Conditioning issues from an extended winter break played Blue Velvet a major factor in a loss earlier this month but, Morrison said, ring are now a thing of the past. Free Scrap Car Removal Upholste The Salt Spring defence limited the number of shots on Loose metal & appliance drop off CUSTOM BUILT goal and keeper Jonathan Macdonald stood his ground to Will pick up. Call for estimates make some crucial fi rst-half saves to keep FC in the game Sorry, no fridg CUSHIONS FOR es or freezers early on. Cash for non-ferrous metals FITTED AREAS ws “He really came through,” Morrison said. Toll free: 1-866-548-8335 #6 Merchant Me 537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. The victory gives Salt Spring FC sole possession of sev- enth position in the Lower Vancouver Island Soccer League’s fi rst division. FC’s next game is against sixth-place Vantreights (6-4-2) in Victoria on Sunday afternoon. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ 31 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD DEADLINE: MONDAY 4PM / TGIF DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 4PM 20 COMING EVENTS Auntie '5,& )3,!.$3 Kate and $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS The Ad deadline: Monday 4pm. Too Late To Classify Uncles deadline: Tuesday 10am. Classifieds 537-9933 of THE DRIFTWOOD’S 20 COMING EVENTS Funk 20 COMING EVENTS & Guests Notices RELAY FOR LIFE! k] THE CANADIAN Cancer Society A benefi t for PUBLISHED FRIDAYS Relay for Life is happening again Caroline Gibson Ad deadline: Wednesday 4pm. 6 DEATHS on Salt Spring Island on June Our new Friday edition 22nd and 23rd. It was a wonderful, Silent Auction emotional community event last Saturday, CLASSIFIEDS June that really touched the lives INFORMATION Evelyn Tillie Blair of everyone involved. If you would FIRE PROTECTION February 17 like to captain a team, join a team 7:00 pm 20 WORDS or become an active volunteer DISTRICT MEETING OR LESS $10.50 for the event, please call Margo 7:30 pm at Fire Hall #1 Mahon Hall Additional words 45¢ each Greggains at 537-8325 or email at February 19th, 2007 $10 suggested donation DEADLINE: [email protected]. Let’s PUBLIC WELCOME All ages welcome MONDAY 4PM make Cancer History. WEDNESAY 4PM IN OBSERVANCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY - 3 Day Gospel Choir Workshop DRIFTWOOD ONLY “Rousing” - New York Times 20 words or less $12.75 SPONSORED BY THE BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF SALT SPRING ISLAND Additional words 50¢ ea Join Eric Dozier, former Harlem Gospel Choir arranger Deadline TUESDAY 10am and the One Human Family Gospel Choir for a G.I.S.S. Multi-Purpose Room –––––––––––––––––––––––– joy fi lled, inspirational workshop of traditional and GET YOUR AD NOTICED! contemporary gospel music some have called Feb. 23rd - 6pm-9pm Bold and centered headlines “a feast for the thirsty soul”. Feb. 24th - 9am-4pm $1.00 per line Feb. 25th - Afternoon Performance & Benefi t Not available in Free/Recyclables ______$75 each or $125 for two Concert Admission by donation - DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS $12.75 per column inch Proceeds go to (minimum size one inch) Copper Kettle and SOLID –––––––––––––––––––––––– IN MEMORIUM & CELEBRATION ADS 1 column x 4” $25 (reg rate $47.00) INFORMATION: Born May 17, 1919 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Passed away peacefully on Debbie Wrate 537-5071 NEW SPECIAL OFFERS February 7, 2007 at Lady Minto Hospital. Lee Evans 537-4543 20 words or less $10.50 She now joins her husband Wallace John to explore the mysteries that lay additional words 45¢ each Deadline MONDAY 4pm / before us. “Tillie” leaves behind her daughter Cheryl Blair and son Bill, as well YOGA FLOW Spring Break Workshop WEDNESDAY 4pm as her loving sisters Mabel Gottschau and Mary Petroni. DOUBLE DIP: to DRUMBEAT Triple Threat (incl. all classifi cations) Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff of Lady Minto for their constant and Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price unselfi sh care during my mother’s lengthy stay. Th eir support gave me was a huge success. ______1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $5.25 strength. More to come when ACT! SING! Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) SENIORS’ ______1st ad: $5.25 / 2nd ad: $10.50 I will miss my mother deeply; in her eyes I could do no wrong and her smile I get back from DANCE! ASSISTED LIVING Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) made my heart fl y. Mexico Musical Theatre 1st ad: $19.95 / 2nd ad: incl We’re here when –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dorothy with Sue Newman you’re ready. SOLO: and Guests 120 Crofton Road (incl. all classifi cations) 10 CELEBRATIONS Buy only Friday 6 DEATHS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 7-13, $200 Offi ce: 537-8340 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $8.40 Pre-register at 537-5289 Tours by appointment Buy only Wednesday www.heritageplace.info 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $8.40 Robinson, Happy 4th –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 FOR 2: get the 3rd ad free! Margaret Birthday Alanwww.alangerber.org Gerber (no refunds) (merchandise only) January 13, Kathryn History of the Blues BINGO Buy Wed./Fri./Wed. Classic Rock and Blues history, Road MEADEN HALL 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $10.50 1917 Lots of XOXOXOs, Baby! Stories, Exhilarating Music and Singing Royal Canadian Legion Free Valentines Workshop 3rd ad: free to –––––––––––––––––––––––––– From: Mommy, Daddy, Leticia, Youth (13-19) THURSDAY Buy Fri./Wed./Fri. February 10, Nana, Granny, Ann, Cuddles, The Core Inn February 14th February 15 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $10.50 2007 Uncle Don, Aunty Gail, John, 4:15 to 7:00 3rd ad: free Early Birds, 6:30 pm ______Grandma Lil’, Grandpa Jim, Passed away peacefully at Greenwoods. Ethel, Gerry, Harry, Peter, Alan Gerber Sponsored by OBITUARIES In Concert with SSI youth Ladies Auxiliary Wednesday $12.75 per col. inch Margaret is survived by her son Bryan Arnold, and Friends ARTSPRING Royal Canadian! Legion Br. 92. Repeat Fri. $6.38 per col. inch Conley (Mary) of Los Angeles, sisters Feb.15th 7pm Ask about Free Youth ticket vouchers at the All proceeds to bursaries for special discounts for obituaries. Kathleen and Jean, Brother Bryan, workshop (limited supply!) Presented by Salt Spring Island students. granddaughters Sarah and Laura, great- Mike Boizard SSI Community Services PLACE YOUR AD BEYOND SALT SPRING! grandchildren Roman and Sophia, and Thrifty Foods Store Manager BUY VANCOUVER ISLAND numerous nieces and nephews. $123 We wish to thank the wonderful staff at has good reason to Salt Spring Island Ready, Set, Your 25 word classified ad appears in the act like a 6 year Historical Society Driftwood and 15 community papers on Greenwoods for the loving care Margaret old... He is Learn! V.I. Over 262,455 readers. received. will present the (in DOG years)! following programs: Open house BUY LOWER MAINLAND In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made for $113.45 February 15, 2007 to Greenwoods Foundation. February 14: Mouat’s 3 and 4-year-olds Your 25 word classified ad appears in 15 Store History - Kevin Bell community papers in the lower mainland. The memorial service will be held at Salt Come, and their parents Over 525,455 readers. Buy & March 14: South SSI Spring Island United Church, 111 Hereford Say “Hi”! Women’s Institute Fulford Community BUY BC INTERIOR Ave. at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 15. A Elementary School $124.95 April 11: Geological Your 25 word classified ad appears in 22 reception following. 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS History of SSI - Jack Gunn 1-3 pm community papers in the interior. May 9: AGM, Capitaine Tuesday, Feb. 27 Over 208,856 readers. LIVE RAW DINNER & MOVIE Fri. Feb. 16. 5 course meal $25 Paul Bion - Chris Arnett Salt Spring Come and see BCYCNA NETWORK 6 DEATHS 5 BIRTHS each. Reservations a must. Bring All programs are on CLASSIFIEDS $395 HOPKINS, STUART 1924 - 2007 PART OF the baby boom? Call your special someone to a Valen- Concert Band what we’re about! Your 25 word classified will appear in more STU PASSED away peacefully in Welcome Wagon for a personal tines Live Raw 5 course dinner. Wednesday, than 110 community newspapers in BC Lady Minto Hospital with his wife Baby Visit. Gifts & greetings from Wed. Feb. 14 $25 each. Reserve 7th Annual 2:00 p.m. and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. of 60 years at his bedside. Stu was local businesses and a warm wel- Now! Call: 537-0634. Central Hall preceded by his son, Brad and his come for baby. Andrea 537-8464 “HARRY POTTER #7 SOLO PAYMENT six brothers. There will be no ser- and the Deathly Hallows” release Coffee and tea to follow. CLASSIFIED vice at his request. Left to mourn, 8 CARD OF THANKS date July 21! Reserve your copy Competition All are welcome! HOTLINE • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. his wife Jean, daughter Linda, SPECIAL THANKS to my friends now at Fables Cottage, $20 deposit 537-9933 • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have and two grandchildren. Sincere and neighbours at Brinkworthy for get you 20% off. 537-0028. an advertising account. thanks to the staff at Lady Minto, their sympathy and kind thoughts MYSTERY MAMMALS OF THE Amateur Musicians: Dr.Woodley and Dr. Gorenson. Rest extended to me for the loss of my NIGHTS (except past winners) Health Care in BC PLACING AN AD in peace Stu. husband Brian. Brian loved the is- Bats of the Gulf Islands. SSI Conser- apply now for a land and had many friends, he will vancy sponsors Dr. David Nagorson, • In person at be sadly missed by friends & family, Fri. Feb 23, 7 pm. Lions Hall. chance to perform Neglect or Design? 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges HAYWARD’S Thank you all Sandra Hooker. COME AND SING WITH THE • By telephone, 250-537-9933, as a soloist with Discuss the options with FUNERAL SERVICE 20 COMING EVENTS FULL CIRCLE COMMUNITY Seniors Health Critic or fax, 250-537-2613 CHOIR the SSCB and • By email to: FOR A complete calendar of com- WEDNESDAY, 7:30 - 9 p.m. At the win $500! Katrine Conroy MLA [email protected] ing events check the Driftwood Mercer Gallery, 111 Robinson Rd. • By post to Driftwood, Community Calendar, in our offi ce (the former Tread-Shed). $5 - $10 at the Saanich North & the Islands 328 Lower Ganges Road, For more information in the Upper Ganges Centre, 328 donation. Facilitator Barbara Slater, New Democrats General Meeting Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. Lower Ganges Road, or on our 653-4186. Everyone welcome, no & application forms, CHECK YOUR AD PATRICK BEATTIE website at www.gulfi slands.net. Use experience necessary, we sing contact 1:30 pm Sat., Feb. 24 Licensed Funeral Director the calendar for event planning and rounds and easy-to-learn songs Margaret Vaughan-Birch Hall Please check your ad after the first to make sure your date doesn’t con- from many traditions. Member of the Margaret: 653-9978 insertion. Should an error appear in an fl ict with someone else’s. 9691 4th Street, Sidney advertisement, Driftwood Publishing #22 Merchant Mews Ubuntu Global Choir network. [email protected], Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid Box 315, Ganges P.O. SSI ROD & GUN CLUB AGM FRENCH IMMERSION WEEK is Information 250-652-8579 for the space occupied by the portion ANNUAL GENERAL meeting. of the advertisment in which the error SSI, V8K 2V9 February 10-17! Download free Applications due: [email protected] occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Tel: (250) 537-1022 Thursday, Feb.15 at 8p.m. 221 Treasure Kit & Activity Guide for kids March 1st will accept responsibility for only one Long Harbour Rd. Join us for cof- Fax: (250) 537-2012 at cpf.bc.ca & search “Treasure Kit”. Everyone Welcome! incorrect insertion. fee & dessert at 7p.m. From Canadian Parents for French. 32 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 20 COMING EVENTS 34 NOTICES 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED BUSY REAL estate offi ce requires permanent part time receptionist for Fridays, Saturdays and occasional holiday relief. Please fax resumes If you have a Passion for Fashion to 537 9977 or drop off at 1101-115 Fulford-Ganges Road. Annual Winter SOUTH ROCK LTD. seeks expe- you will love working here! PARKS RECREATION rienced Finish Grader Operator Art Canvas Sale for municipal basework operations in southern Alberta. Also seeking We are looking to hire Jill Louise Campbell MARKET applications all positions on base Art Gallery and asphalt crews for 2007 season. two talented individuals, IN THE PARK Email: [email protected]. Fax full and part-time Open Daily 11-4 Seasonal Vendors to renew application no later 403-568-1327. ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED. Ap- who are creative 537-1589 then February 28, 2007 at prentices, Journeyman, Foreman. jlcgallery.com PARC offi ce located at 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. Minimum six months experience. and love to sell. $13-$35/hour + medical benefi ts. Fee remains $150.00. Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton 25 EDUCATION Day Vendors register starting with the fi rst locations. Fax resume to 604-939- Important responsibilities 9379 or email [email protected]. SALT SPRING Centre School Open Market on Saturday, April 7th at 7:30 a.m. include exceeding House every Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. Call 537-4448 for current hours PHONE DISCONNECTED? Super customer expectations Come see us in action! 355B Black- special: only $10 for fi rst month plus burn Rd. 537-9130. or more information. hook up. Everyone welcome. Guar- and contributing to See website for complete Vendor Guidelines anteed approval. Free long distance SALT SPRING Centre School Open package. Call Easy Reconnect now, store productivity House every Thursday, 9 - 11 am. www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc 1-877-446-5877. Come see us in action! 355B Black- by maximizing sales. burn Rd. 537-9130. FAST TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Switch for free - limited time offer, "GRADE 5/6 CLASS?" call for details! Disconnected? Only We offer staff reward Interested in a Grade 5/6 class for Volunteer Salt Spring $24.95 for fi rst month + connection next year? Come to the Centre fee! Phone Factory Reconnect, 1- programs and an excellent School's Open House Tues. Feb. “Your gateway to volunteering 877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. 27th 4-6pm. Phone Erin for more benefi t package. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Technician info. 537-9130. on Salt Spring” required for busy Honda dealership. 29 LOST AND FOUND Top wages, high fl at rate hours. Ex- www.volunteersaltspring.com cellent work environment. Contact To apply please FOUND CAT; short haired tabby, Service Manager in confi dence. neutered male, very friendly & present your resume High River, Alberta, 403-652-7324. young, found on Price Road. Call 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES in person to Mary or Barb the BCSPCA at 537-2123. GROWING ALBERTA GM dealer, 2 MONEY MAKER. Local route. No hours north of Edmonton, now hir- FOUND CAT; short haired, calico Employment selling on your part. For more infor- ing additional journeyman GM tech- 537-5551 female, very chatty, friendly, found mation, call 1-866-821-2569; www. nicians. Earn up to $37.50 per hour on Lionel Crescent off Beddis Road. telecardinfo.com. in a very busy environment with Call the BCSPCA at 537-2123. 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BECOME A HOME STAGER with unlimited earning potential. Mov- LOST AT North End Fitness: amber PROFITABLE SALT SPRING our distance education course. Learn ing expenses are available. Reply ring (regular and buttercream) with ISLAND RESTAURANT & professional skills and how to start with resume to: whitecapmotors@ turquoise. Sentimental value (my LOUNGE FOR SALE. your own business. ISPTM certifi ca- gmcanada.com, or phone 780-849- mom gave it to me for my birthday). Details at www.saltspringrestau- tion. Free brochure. 1-800-559-7632. 2600. Attention: Service Manager. If found, please turn in to the front rantsale.com. Please feel free to www.qcdesignschool.com. F/T WAREHOUSE JOBS after- desk or call 537-4847 and leave contact vendors via website for CROWSNEST PASS. Always noon/evening shift, Annacis Island. message. Thanks. more information. wanted to own a motorcycle/ATV Order pickers & packers.Starting Letter to the editor? Director of Planned Giving shop? Here’s your chance. Turnkey wage $10.50 per hour + benefi ts. Press release? for the 32 MEETINGS operation on property for your own Fax resume, 604-540-0266. What’s On dreams; www.crowsnestpassreal- CRUISE THE WORLD & get paid calendar event? Lady Minto Hospital estate.com. Phone Peter Maloff, $500-$3000+/week, free airfare, BCSPCA Broker, Re/Max Southwestern: 403- room/board. Jobs guaranteed. 613- Send it to news@ Foundation 563-2000. 834-4456 / 613-764-6209, www. gulfi slands.net. Flexible hours / Flexible days SALT SPRING ISLAND BRANCH WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start cooljobsinparadise.com. a real home-based business. Work Working from the Foundation offi ce approx. 2 days a week ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING when you want. Apply online and the Director of Planned Giving will build the capital base Monday February 26th start today! www.wfhbc.com. of our endowment fund by refi ning and implementing a FOR SALE: licensed dining room in Planned Giving Program and coordinating other major 1:00 PM at Mahon Hall Yellowknife. For more information, gift related fund raising activities. call 867-445-7128 or 867-444-1632. 114 Rainbow Road, Ganges, BC The candidate must have fund raising experience, 55 HELP WANTED ideally in the area of Planned Giving, and be fully For the purpose of: FULL TIME dock manager, boating conversant with business computer programs. or aircraft knowledge an asset, driv- CLERK Electing members This is a contract position. ers license required. Send resume Temporary Part-time of the Community to Box # 7, c/o The Driftwood, 328 Send your resume [no phone calls please] to: Council for the Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring (35.0 hours biweekly) President Island, BC, V8K 2V3. SALT SPRING ISLAND The Lady Minto Hospital Foundation Branch, as well as ROCK SALT Restaurant & Cafe 135 Crofton Rd. conducting any is hiring a baker and an evening Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 1T1 server. To apply phone 537-0006 or Prevention Services Department of the Peninsula other business of email [email protected]. the Branch Offi ce is seeking a clerk to provide clerical and PERMANENT F/T POSITION receptionist support services to the Salt Spring WE ARE seeking an individual For further information call 537-2123 to fi ll a fast paced, multi-tasked Island Health Offi ce. position. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong Duties include processing & maintaining Public computer data entry, telephone, Health Nursing Programs & related medical Customer Service Associate sales and customer service skills. Please submit resume to information as well as delivering mail to local We are seeking a well organized Aroma Crystal Therapy either by postal offi ce. individual with excellent customer Fax 538-0035, email angela@ aromacrystal.com or mail to 155 The position operates without on-site supervision. service skills to work in our Salt Spring Rainbow Road. 3.5 Hour Day Shifts; 1300 – 1630 with weekends Offi ce. SEACHANGE SEEKS Controller’s & statutory holidays off. Salary range: $15.17 - General offi ce exp. required including AGM - Gulf Islands Assistant. Successful applicant will be competent with databases and $16.79 hourly. good computer skills. May need to Community Arts Council bookkeeping, preferably with Sim- make small water and lube deliveries ply Accounting. Experience with QUALIFICATIONS: Annual General Meeting of the Gulf Islands Community Arts both Apple and PC platforms an by pickup. Council (GICAC) will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 advantage. Part-time fl exible hours, High school graduation or equivalent Drivers license required. at 2 p.m. in Mahon Hall. weekdays only, wage dependent Offi ce assistant certifi cate on skills and experience. Send Fax resume to: Members and perspective members are welcome. resumes to Anne@SeaChangeSa- 1 year recent relevant offi ce experience The main items on the Agenda are: vouries.Ca or 334 Upper Ganges of a responsible nature, or equivalent 250-474-5948 or • Adoption of the Annual Budget 2007 Road, V8K 1R7. • President’s Report by John Neville RENOVATION HANDYPERSON combination of education, training and E-mail to: • Proposed Changes to the Constitution: experienced around building enve- experience. [email protected] a) Article 1. Name lope, to work on completing a new home and be on standby for future Knowledge of community health/public The name of this society is “Gulf Islands Community Arts maintenance. Please send resume health services Council” to 250-475-2241. Computer skills including advanced word Be it resolved that Article 1: Name to be changed to: The A FOOD COORDINATOR is re- name of this society is “Salt Spring Arts Council”. quired immediately at Heritage processing & graphics skills; set-up of b) Article 3.1 Place for Seniors to plan meals; complex correspondence, reports, etc. No business shall be conducted at a general meeting unless purchase and manage food in- a quorum consisting of twenty-fi ve voting members is ventory and distribution. The Thorough knowledge of business English Did you know? present. Be it resolved that Article 3.1 be changed to read: right candidate will be an excel- and good oral and written communication No business shall be conducted at a general meeting unless lent cook and have related expe- skills Beacon a quorum consisting of fi fteen members is present. rience, good computer and peo- ple skills and the ability to work Minimum typing speed of 50 w.p.m. Employment Services • Election of Board Members for 2007 within a budget. 15 hours per week on average is estimated. E- Ability to work with stress & deadline has special employment and training mail your resume to admin@heri- pressures programs for people 34 NOTICES 34 NOTICES tageplace.info by Feb.9. www. Good judgment, initiative & organizational between the ages of 15 and 30? AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE GOD BLESS THE RINSERS heritageplace.info. If you would like to loosen up stiff Did you know the bottle depot will FRASER’S THIMBLE Farm Plant skills Want to learn more? joints, relieve stress, or lose some sort your empties, we keep 1/2, Nursery has several seasonal farm Positive team attitude are essential while pounds and have some fun, aquafi t the other 1/2 goes to your favor- labourer positions available. The po- Phone us at 537-5979 is for you! Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9 - 10 ite charity. sitions include farm duties such as being able to work independently or drop by our offi ces at am. For more information, call The- IF YOUR Driftwood subscription la- planting, weeding, irrigating, prun- Must hold a valid BC Driver’s licence #206 - 343 Lower Ganges Rd. resa @ 537-1867. bel has the date highlighted, now is ing, digging, cleaning and other Salt Spring Island WE’RE OPEN!! Gulf Island Picture the time to renew! farm related chores. Successful Please submit resumes quoting reference Framing is now open in our new applicants must be in good physical 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 40 PERSONALS shape as some heavy lifting may #3801VI/DW by Feb.26, 2007 to: space, right next door to the origi- The Government of Canada has Contributed to this initiative nal store at #3203 in Grace Point FARM WIFE FOR SALE be involved, just enjoy working out- Square. Come view our extensive A lovely Valentines treat. Good side in all weather conditions and Vancouver Island Health Authority selection of mouldings with all your with animals. Dowry - a large leg must be able to work as part of a Employment Services 60 WORK WANTED 60 WORK WANTED favorites, plus. Many thanks to our of mutton and a sack of rutabaga. team or individually with minimal 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 patient customers. Open Mon. - Fri. (An Island Trussed farm liquidation). supervision. $10 per hour. Phone SMALL ROOFING and simple ALL SEASONS GARDENING 10 - 4 or by appointment. 537-1299. Offers c/o The Farmer - General 537-5788. Fax: (250) 370-8118 carpentry jobs. Call Richard, cell: OVERWHELMED BY garden work? Delivery, Fulford P.O. or - Just send BABYSITTER NEEDED occa- 538-8416. I love to garden...spring planting, CLASSIFIED money. Gong Hay Fat Choi - Sign of sional days, evenings in my home. For more information visit our website at HARDWORKING, RELIABLE man seasonal maintenance, organic HOTLINE the Pig. May you too live in interest- Own transportation preferred. 537- www.viha.ca available for odd jobs. Interior/exte- composting. $20/ hr. Call Peter, 537-9933 ing times. 2213. rior. Please phone Ron at 537-2887. 537-1648. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 ▲ 33 55 HELP WANTED 127.5 GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE LET’S MOVE it! One ton fl at deck DUVETS! Real Estate THE dump truck, will move anything. COZY AND warm alpaca and SALT SPRING Home Sweet Home Page Pier at 537-8019. wool duvets and pillows. Local PERFECT INI TORAGE 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 138 MISC. SERVICES fibres, locally made. Call the M S 204 ARCHITECTS 225 DESIGNERS JOB Spinning Mill at 537-4342. www. 347 Upper Ganges Road ATTRACTIVE STARTER HOME CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RE- Near Ganges. Rural 0.2 acres. gulfislandsspinningmill.com "When convenience The Driftwood CORD. Free pardon and US entry Woodstove, beautiful views, large Neil Morie m a i b c FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL and security matter" LET’S GET newspaper has an waiver assessment. A record af- also removal of any scrap metals. south-facing deck, 1 bedroom + architect fects employment, traveling, and 537-2768. den, 5 appliances, outbuilding. www.neilmoriearchitect.com STARTED! opening for a full- other necessities. Apply online 537-5888 Save R/E commission, $259,000. BIGFOOT HERBS 4, Fulford Marina Bring your sketches & ideas www.canadianpardons.ca. Call 1- 653-9898. time administrative ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES of Har- ph. 653-4812 and together we’ll design (or 800-298-5520. creative design assistant. ry Lauder’s, walking stick branches upgrade) your dream home. CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian 490 WEBSITES responsive to site to brighten winter’s dreary days. All craft and client Through the use of computer- We’re looking for someone pardon seals record. U.S. waiver REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf the rage in design mag. 537-4466. Islands are viewable anywhere aided drafting, we’ll quickly who enjoys working with permits legal American entry. Why 104 Eagleridge Drive. produce the working drawings risk employment, licensing, travel, in the world with Internet access. 220 CONCRETE BACK INVERSION table, brand the public in a busy offi ce arrest, deportation, property confi s- www.gulfi slands.net. you’ll take to your contractor. new, (Teeter Hang-Ups) $325, fi rm. environment. cation? Canadian - U.S. Immigration 537-4155. PLEASE CALL specialists. 1-800-347-2540. Duties include reception, EXPERT WATCH repairs by certi- HELSET DESIGN 140 MUSIC LESSONS fi ed watchmaker. We buy scrap Rentals 537-1037 classifi ed advertising, Prompt, courteous service since 1990 and administrative work. EXPERIENCED VIOLINIST on Salt gold. Located between Crofton and and ask for Jim Spring now offering lessons. Adults Duncan. Serving the Cowichan Val- NOW SERVING 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT Typing skills, knowledge welcome too! Call Tom Burton 537- ley over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank - Jeweller and Watchmaker, 250- SALTSPRING AND AREA BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 1 GULF 236 FIREWOOD 0054. Ken Bulcock owner/operator of MS Offi ce and 748-6058 (Duncan). bedroom apartment, mid island, valley view, 5 appl. wood stove, COAST Macintosh computers 236 FIREWOOD TRANSFER HOME movies to SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, HONEST OL’S essential. Bookkeeping DVD: 16 mm, Super-8, Regular COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS wireless internet, quiet, NS, NP. MATERIALS SPLIT AND delivered. Dry Fir, Alder $800 + util. Avail. Mar. 1. 538- FIREWOOD experience an asset. and Arbutus. $180 load. 537-4641. 8 films. We do video transfers Serving the Gulf Islands 0955. •GUARANTEED CORD too: Hi-8, 8mm, digital 8, mini- Salt Spring, Galiano, Send resumes to: DV or dvcam to DVD or VHS AFFORDABLE, ALMOST new Cut, Split & delivered TOLL FREE 1•877•715•1019 1 bdrm suite over my workshop. Mayne, Penders •Cedar fence rails Eva Kuhn c/o the tape. Foreign conversions. Salt- SpringSound, 131 McPhillips or (250) 715•1019 Furnished, W/D, $600/ month Driftwood, 328 Lower Merchandise • READY MIX Ave. 653-0046. plus hydro. 537-9031. • WASHED GRAVEL 653-4165 Ganges Road, Salt Spring 300 ANTIQUES STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, 1 BEDROOM LAKE front suite • REINFORCED STEEL Island, BC V8K 2V3. sewage-holding (polyethylene). with dock. Washer/ dryer, NS, • BAGGED CEMENT KONIG & SON QUALITY ANTIQUE and furniture Ecological Systems: sewage-treat- FRASER’S NP. 7 minutes to Ganges, $750/ • SEPTIC TANKS Or email to: repair. Reasonable rates. 537-9996. ment plants, effl uent fi lters. Visa, THIMBLE FARMS month plus utilities. 653-4868. FIREWOOD • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL Serving Salt Spring ekuhn@gulfi slands.net Mastercard, American Express ac- 175 ARBUTUS BEAUTIFUL, LARGE, bright one- cepted. GIS Sales & Rentals, call 25 years 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES 537-5788 bedroom apartment near Gan- '5,& )3,!.$3 653-4013. 537-2611 Competitive & Reliable ges. Newly renovated , own entry, $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE PLAN NOW for summer water OPEN ADSL, WD, garden. references, Rainbow Road shortages. Tanks and roof top col- 7 DAYS A WEEK NS, $875 all inclusive. 653-9898. 537-9531 ON ALL YOUR BUILDING lection planning. Isles West Water FROM 9AM - 4:30PM 3 BEDROOM GROUND level 60 WORK WANTED REQUIREMENTS! Services. 653-4513. GREAT SOUND! HUGE SELECTION OF & workshop/studio, nicely fur- 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE BELLE TILE now available, fully • Flooring PAIR OF Boston Acoustic T830 - POTTED nished, ADSL, NS, walk-out gar- experienced professional crew. 100 watt stereo speakers for sale. den $950 includes cable. Walk to All forms, masonry, slate, stone, • Heating Black - 3 way speakers w 8" woof- SPRING town. Refs. Feb. 1 - June 30. Su- Upper Ganges Village tile, culture stone, baths, showers. ers. Excellent condition, $150 deliv- BLOOMING san. 537-9197. Knowledgeable, references. Mi- • Eaves ered on SSI. 538-0052. ROOMS FOR rent. $475 monthly. Shopping Centre chael 537-5340; Leigh 538-0362. • Plumbing DIGITAL PIANO for sale. Roland BULBS. Long and short term available. EXPERIENCED CARPENTER/ EP-9, 88 keys, includes pedal, WINTER CLEANUP View of ocean and mountains, 368 Lower Ganges Road cabinet maker; specialist in smaller • Roofing headphones & music support stand. PARKING LOT SALE close to schools and amenities. jobs. 537-9996. $300. 537-5052. Call to view, Wayne at 537-2040. VETERAN CARPENTER 50% OFF Space Available For all your building NORCO CRD-1 Roadbike. Pur- 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE with history of satisfi ed customers. requirements, large or small! chased early 2006 from Oakbay SELECTED Decks, garages, renovations, fi nish- Bikes (Victoria). Mint condition, FOR RENT 1051 sq. ft. ing. “Hans Plambeck”. H: 537-1542, comes with computer, clipless ped- SHRUBS AND SMALL BRIGHT offi ce space in C: 537-6783. als, upgraded rims and derailer. 16” PERENNIALS. downtown core. Approximately 8 1/2 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Home 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. black, red and silver frame. Asking 250 sq. ft. Divided into 2 separate Contact: Ferd Kallstrom support worker available for weekly, $650, 538-5543. CLOSED SUN., FEB. 11 spaces. To view call 537-2303 part-time night shifts with elderly or 537-4978 REFLECTIVE DRIVEWAY signs, WE GIVE and leave a message. (250) 701-3591 disabled folks. Tracheostomy & venti- big 4 inch letters, better than the PERSONALIZED OFFICE SPACES. Central loca- lator certifi ed. 1-888-468-2074 pager. 322 COMPUTERS rest. Multi-coloured vinyl graphics at SERVICE tion in Ganges available imme- CHAINSAW WORK FOR HIRE! LOCAL COMPUTER service & re- competitive prices. Call 537-1833. diately. Modern, ground fl oor with 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT FALLING TREES, clearing windfall, pairs, hardware & software. Sales, www.arthousestudio.net. ADSL-ready wiring. $225 & $285 LARGE 2 bedroom trailer, fi replace, THREE BEDROOM House: Walker cutting fi rewood and related work. home networking. Comparable FURNITURE SALE: All fl oor plus exp. 537-7666. private deck, yard, washer, dryer, Hook area. Peaceful, ocean views, Experienced, knowledgeable, and rates. Visit our online catalogue samples of new, used & antiques $800 per month. Available Feb.1. private. Hot tub on deck. Workshop, reasonable rates. Call Gabriel at technowcomputers.com Call John priced cheap! Now some @ extra Call 537-6860. greenhouse. Fenced orchard/ berry 537-7596. Savage 537-4805. 50% off! Great estate furnishings UPPER GANGES CENTRE SUNNY OCEANVIEW 1 bdrm. garden, raised beds. $1200/ month, CERTIFIED TREE worker. Com- CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, just arrived. Hurry, Come, Buy & 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS nd 1 - 2 Floor cottage, furnished, WD, walk to hydro included. Note: house listed for plete liability insurance. Tree falling, software and networking support. Save! Mattresses too! Pre-owned TAMA ROCKSTAR drums, 22”, kick village & ferry, south end. NS, NP. sale; tenants guaranteed 2 months no- thinning, limbing, and bucking. Re- We do housecalls. 537-2827 or from $20. Set, Queen from $99. drum, 13/12 toms, 16” fl oor. pro OFFICE Incl. hydro, $850. Avail now. 653- tice; may not need to move, depending move storm debris and clear brush. (cell) 538-7017. Please go and 2006 Mattresses w/full warranties, standard, birds-eye maple fi nish, 4688. on purchaser. Jonathan, 537-9634. It’s time for your winter pruning. back-up your important data now! all sizes, all models @ Blow-out plus stands; new $1500, asking • 289 sq. ft. Specialized in Firesmart properties. Prices Cheap! No PST, no GST on $550. 537-9197. • 2 pc. washroom WATERFRONT STUDIO cabin, 1 BEDRM CEDAR Panabode, wood Jeff, 538-8999. 330 FOOD PRODUCTS all tools! Buy & Save, 9818 Fourth bright sunny, 400 sq. ft., 1 bed- stove/ electric heat, no washer or LOVING HORSE CARE St., Sidney. 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK • Chair lift room. 5 min. walk to Ganges, like dryer, private, quiet. $800. Referenc- new. 537-4500. es, NS, NP. Phone 250-389-6100. TWO EXPERIENCED young wom- CALDWELL’S GREENHOUSE GLASS pieces FIVE MINIATURE horses for sale. For more information en available for general care, train- (170), 16 X 16 X 0.8 inches. $50 Great family pets, enviro-friendly or to view, please call ing, natural horsemanship, starting, OAKSPRING takes all. 537-4155. grass mowers. 537-4962. and exercising. References avail- 2 3/4 IN. MAPLE fl ooring, 180 sq. GOOD LOCAL hay for sale $4. 537- 537-9220 or 537-2239 able. Call Ashley, 537-1469 and FARM feet, pre-fi nished. $750 obo. Like 2885. Kaya, 538-0246. Since 1882 new, SL 16 Hijacker 5th wheel hitch. HERITAGE TURKEY poults $10 $250. Joe or Cindy at 537-5734. 520 HOUSES FOR RENT Currently available: each. Ready early May if ordered NEARLY NEW stereo, RCA, 5 cd, by March 31. Blue Slate, Bourbon OCEAN VIEW, 3 BEDROOM plus JOB SQUAD • FREE RANGE mp3/wma, 200 w. 537-0675. Red or Black. 537-4669. den. Close to beach, near town, 5 Mid Island 93589 Suite in Home 91594 * CALL NOW FOR ESTIMATES GRAIN-FED PORK HOT TUB. 3 person, triangle shape, LOVING CARE for small dogs - my appliances, W/S, no cats. $1600, 3 bdrm 2 bthrm Ocean view 1bdrm ON HOUSE PAINTING AND • FRESH CUT LUMBER home. Other pets, your home. Ref- available immediately. Call Royal EXTERIOR WORK * Beachcomber. New cover, 120 or 5 appl cls to town 1 bthrm + w/d 537-5380 or 537-2152 220 V. Good cedar skirt. $1600. Re- erences. 537-4561. Property at 537-5577. Oil heat 4 appl avail now “Serving the Island built spa pack. 538-8244. LUXURY HARBOUR VIEW; new, Since 1989” LOCAL GRASS hay. Stored in barn. 1200 + util NS NP $4 per bale. 653-4444. 2150 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom OYSTER TRAY & Health Tray 750. + % util 537-5703 335 FURNITURE stacks, Salt Spring Island, BC. 30 HELP FIGHT pet overpopula- with double garage, all appliances, stacks of 8 used Health Trays, some tion and have your pet spayed and large deck. Loaded with char- Mid Island 93580 HIDE-A-BED, excellent condition, acter; 2 fi replaces, Shaker kitchen, STRONG WOMAN $150 obo. 537-8481. genuine, some generic. Price: open or neutered today. These proce- Rustic cottage Mid island 90959 HAULING to offers. 85 stacks of 10 oyster dures can be performed as early maple fl oors, high ceilings, clear Studio style Lower studio apt QUEENSIZE BRASS bed frame, trays, plastic covered wire mesh. as 5 months of age. If you can fi r doors and trims. Ideal layout for • reno cleanup $120. Double bed with metal frame, 2 appl 1 bthrm bdg share with fam 4 • appliance removal & Price: open to offers. Contact 250- not afford the cost call the BC- home-based business or in-law ac- $50. Both in very good condition, 537-4172, 250-653-9654, or email SPCA at 537-2123 and see how commodation. Available March.1 or Shared property 4 appl ocean view recycling phone 537-8952. • tenant left over clean-ups to [email protected]. we can help. April.1 for long-term at $2300 obo/ 625 + util NS NP • junk & garbage removal 340 GARAGE SALES KENMORE STOVE, white, self- month , call 537-8796. 750 + util cleaning, convection oven, solid 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES NEWLY RENOVATED one bedroom & recycling LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & Mid Island 93049 elements. Good condition. $250. SALT SPRING Island Recycle townhouse. Very sunny area close • brush removal, windfall Saturdays only 10 am - 12 pm. Furn. 1 bdrm North End 90797 & chain saw work Phone Val, 537-9531. Depot is located at 349 Rain- to Ganges, new washer, dryer, Many household items. Note: We no bow Rd. We are open Tuesday fridge, stove, private patio, new Clse to twn ocean view 3 bdrm 2 bthrm VANESSA longer offer pickups. We do not ac- TRAILER, 18 FT. needs work, $350. 537-4346. through Saturday, 10 am to 5 hardwood fl oor in living area, new Now to end June Orn fi replace elec heat (250) 858-1311 cept appliances. Drop-offs accepted carpet in bedroom, high speed in- WOOD BURNING fi replace insert, pm. This service is operated 1 bthrm 4 appl NS NP 3 appl NS NP only on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please, ternet available in this area, $825 black w/window, surround cover, by Salt Spring Island Commu- no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. per month, available February 1/07. 1350 + util 1550 + util built-in circulaing fan. $150. 537- nity Services. Please call The MASSIVE MOVING SALE Call 537-6860. Services 4493. Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or GREAT DEALS! Furniture, double Community Services at 537- 3 BDRM. FULFORD Village, $1250 Mid Island 92056 Mid Island 82708 NEW LOADED COMPUTER only bed w/ mattress & boxspring eques- 9971 for information on materi- + util. Year lease. Refs. Cabin used 99 cents/day! Everyone’s ap- Studio/Cottage for an 4 bdrm 5 appl 118 COMPUTERS trian gear, tools, women’s designer als accepted for recycling. by owners. Avail. Feb.15, NS, no proved* Get a loaded MDG com- Artist/offi ce Elect/wood heat shoes, outerwear. Some high end MAYTAG HEAVY duty washing ma- cats. 250-595-6002. items such as Norco roadbike, puter with an Intel Core2 Duo only Shared property Walk to beach NS NP chine. Good condition (bought team 2 BDRM TRAILER, private deck, incl. infl atable fi shing boat, Ninga mo- 99 cents/day. Includes everything 500 + shrd util 1600 + util you need: 1 GB RAM, 250 GB w/d so don’t need this one). Free, propane $700/mo. Call 537-6860. torcycle. Saturday, Feb.17th from 9 you pick up. 537-0621. - 2. Postponed if pouring rain. 326 HD, 19” LCD Flat Panel, Windows FULFORD 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath. Lepage rd. (just past Salt Spring Vet Vista and a free* printer/scan- FREE: WORKING, Kenmore, heavy Washer, dryer, appliances. $1150/ South End 92056 South End 89908 Clinic/ Bonacres Farm). ner/copier (*call for conditions). duty washer & extra capacity dryer. month. 818-642-5526. 1.5 bdrm 1 bath Upper 2 bdrm Suite You collect. 537-0886. INDOOR SALE: Sat. 10 - 2. 274 1-800-236-2504. CABIN FOR rent in Ganges, 1 bed- Cottage near main bldg Elect heat only Trincomali. Art supplies, frames, RECONNECT YOUR HOME BLACK LEATHERETTE couch, room, w/d, n/s, available, March 1, 4 appl NS NP Upstairs/downstairs converts into single bed, plus stor- brushes, sewing supplies, clothes, PHONE! No one refused! Low- $800/ month. 537-2728. 925 + shrd util 4 appl NS NP est rates available. Unlimited local age. 653-4283. new tent, tennis racquet, cushions, APRIL1, LONG-TERM rental, 900 + util Zafus. calling. Great long distance rates. FREE: ARMCHAIR, dove grey mi- zoned for home-based business Transfer for free. Call National Tele- crofi ber, good condition. You pick up. with great signage on main rd. Newly Mid Island 86329 350 MISC. FOR SALE connect, 1-866-443-4408; www. 538-5512. renovated, 1300 sq. ft. home, new New 2 bdrm home EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- nationalteleconnect.com. FREE: TOP loading washer, applliances, attached garage, 2 out- 2 bthrm 4 appl NS NP toration - antiques my specialty. FISHING TACKLE COMPONENTS works great, large capacity. buildings, lots of parking, in Ganges. 1500 + util See these Homes Free estimates, reasonable rates. CATALOG. Call or write for a free copy 537-1064. $1600/ month, call 250-653-4312. Free house calls for shut-ins and of a complete quality line of fi shing SINGLE BOX spring & mat- NEWLY UPGRADED, 1150 sq. ft. at heavy clocks. Mark’s Clockworks, tackle components at www.hagens- tress, bed frame & headboard. suites, upper $1250, lower $1050, Mid Island 91863 www.royalproperty.ca 537-5061. fi sh.com, or 1-800-541-4586. 537-4093. plus shared utilities. Sunny Vesuvius New 2 bdrm home 2 bdrm., NS, cat OK, ref., long term. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 BUILDING SALE... Feb/March de- 390 WEBSITES Close to town 1 bthrm - Convert your logs to valuable lum- livery or deposit holds till spring. 537-2809. 4 appl heat pump ber with your own Norwood porta- 25’x40’x12’ $5,490. 40’x60’x16’ SALT SPRING Music is on the In- OCEANFRONT CEDAR home. 3 ble band sawmill. Log skidders also $14,800. Front end optional. ternet at www.saltspringmusic.com. bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appli., privacy, dock, NS NP available. www.norwoodindustries. Rear end included. Many others. Hear song samples before you buy. decks, fully equipped, avail. by 1300 + util com - free information: 1-800-566- Pioneer 1-800-668-5422, or www. Pay by cheque or credit card. More month from May 07. www.saltsprin- 537-5577 6899, ext:400OT. pioneersteel.com. than 40 CDs available. grentalhouse.com, 416-483-8175. 34 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 835 MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER, SALES 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY GOTTA SELL your car, truck, boat, RV, ART SUBMISSIONS FREE: COUCH & matching chair, recliner, trailer or motorcycle? Advertise it in the Calling all artists! SS Centre School art Driftwood for 8 weeks at only $37.95. and olive green washer & dryer. 653-4226 auction March 16 at Mahon Hall. Look- call after 8 pm. on Wednesday. ISLAND EXPLORER (private party ads, 20 words, 1 vehicle per ing for quality donations in exchange for Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services special, must be prepaid.) Call 537-9933 website promotion, invite to the Variety LOST CAT, grey with dark stripes, neu- for details. Show/Auction and a tax receipt! Help us tered male, lost from SPCA, may be en HELP! PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Classify ads keep art alive in our youth! Ph. 537-9130 route to old home Isabella Pt Rd. Lv. mess. are accepted until 10:00 am Tuesday at the by February 22. 537-4455. WE HAVE SEVERAL QUALIFIED TENANTS rate of $12.75 for 20 words or less and 50 SALE SALE SALE WASHING MACHINE, excellent condi- BUT HAVE RENTED ALL OUR HOMES. ATVs - YAMAHA, HONDA cents for each additional word. The Drift- COMING SOON to West of the Moon, 5th tion, $100. Antique chest of drawers, $200. ATVs up to 700 CCs wood cannot be responsible for errors or Annual 'Support the Foodbank' Storewide Antique glass front cabinet, $400. Phone IF YOU ARE THINKING OF RENTING GREAT SELECTION omissions as these ads may not be proof Sale. Feb 22 - Feb 25. See next weeks ad 537-4280. YOUR HOME PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! GREAT PRICES read because of time constraint. in Coming Events. FOR SALE: computer desk with hutch/ ENVIRONMENTAL YOGA COMMUNITY HOUSESITTER/ CARETAKER Available Great for students or home office, $75 planned on Salt Spring. Purpose: To live March 10. Excellent on island references. obo. Reproduction baker’s rack, wood/ 537-4722 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria healthy, happy and fullfi lling lives. Investors Contact Guy 538-8945. ornamental iron, $85. 15’ boat with 75 hp 250-382-8291 outboard and trailer, $5500. 537-4595. 1-800-800-9492 www.sgpower.com and participants call Clifton. 604-738-0868. COUPLE LOOKING to rent long-term [email protected] SAM ANDERSON Appliance Repair. Hot wa- house from $800 - $1200 per month for NEW BABYLEGS HAVE ARRIVED ter tank and appliance installation. Authorized March or April 1st. Carpenter and house- AT THE Green Room! More colours Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded 850 TIRES warranty technician for all makes. 537-5268. keeper w/ excellent references. 653-9625. and patterns to choose from including organic wool. management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. BRAND NEW Hankook tires (4), paid GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% refund on ONE QUEEN size mattress. You pick up. SOUTHEND, unique 3 room accommoda- $600 sell $400 on rims P185-60R14, the cost of your eye test when you pur- 537-9315. tion. Newly built, fridge, stovetop, 1 bath- fi ts VW. Also Uniroyal Touring LXR steel chase a full set of frames and lenses. WANTED / NEEDED. free fencing of any room. Suits quiet single with transporta- 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES belted radial tires (4) P175/70R13825 on Lancer Bldg. 537-2648. kind, will remove or pick-up with much tion. $425/ month. Call Neil at 653-2409. 8’ INFLATABLE BOAT, Haplyon, wood fl oor, rims, $80. OPENING SOON!...Salt Spring Inn Res- thanks. Please call Aerin or Damien, (h) SALT SPRING Island Independent Living. GARDENER REQUIRES cottage or cabin $350. Call 537-2887. taurant & lounge. Across from the Visitor’s 537-8896, (c) 538-8560. 26 ft. trailer in old forest campground. Fully 855 TRUCKS/4X4S with area for growing vegetables. Reason- equipped with gas & electric appliances Center. www. saltspringinn.com FEBRUARY’S “OUTLET SALE” CON- 1987 4RUNNER W/ Chevy 350 on 35 ADULT POOL Memberships at Summer- able rent please. 537-7114. (backup 12 volt), satellite TV/ CD/ DVD, Lease Returns TINUES AT ISLAND ESCAPADES dishes, utensils, bedding, etc. Immaculate, Mubbers. Call for details, 653-4769. $3500 side. Limited memberships available for OUR LOWEST prices all year on heaps SHOE CLEARANCE sale at B Side. Select private, fenced & landscaped patio, out- Yamaha obo. $100./month. includes daily access to our of quality apparel and foot wear, winter girls shoes regular $97.00 - $110.00 on door fi replace, barbecue. 10 min. trail walk Outboards 1988 LANDCRUISER. 322,000 kms, lov- indoor pool and exercise area. For more jackets, fl eece, lifestyle clothing, soccer now for $49.99. Select guys skate shoes regular $110-$127.00 now $69.99. Lim- through majestic Mouat Park to Ganges or 8,40,50, ingly maintained. 205,000 kms on new information call Theresa @ 537-1867. and skate shoes. Plus swimsuits, shorts, ited quantity so don’t hesitate! 2 min. walk to the community swimming 90,150 H.P. engine. Complete body restoration, paint FREE DINNER at the Rock Salt Restau- sandals and backpacks if you’re travelling pool. $675 mo. includes power, water, Four Strokes. 2003. New Michelins, muffl er plus. $8500. rant & Cafe on the day of your birthday south. Open Monday - Sunday, 163 Fulford WE HAVE lots of new spring styles of Ganges Rd. 537-2553. jeans in at B Side Clothing. We are now satellite. Available long term. References Factory warranty 653-9603. when you eat with 2 other adults. please. Call 537-4346. 1993 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4 wd, sun- WANTED TO buy: fi rewood logs. Konig & LOST: PRESCRIPTION sunglasses, wire carrying 30” for girls and did you know that ‘til spring ‘08 framed, in Ganges Saturday. Please call we special order jeans? 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION roof, looks great and runs well. $2500 obo. Son Firewood. Phone 537-9531. Save $$$ 538-5504. BOOK NOW! 537-2086. THE GREEN ROOM LARGE ROOM, shared kitchen & bath- EX-TRANSIT VEHICLES, mini buses & BUILDING & RENOVATION projects.We PRESSURE WASHING, competitive rates, QUALITY CHILDREN’S consignment. rooms. Quiet house. No pets. Walk to raised roof vans. Some wheelchair lift will be available in the spring. Outer Island call Danny 537-2086. Now accepting spring clothing and shoes Ganges. Furnished or not, $380 includes equipped. Gas, propane or diesel. Starting Construction. Come look at our work and FOUR LARGE windows, 5’ X 10’ alum. in excellent condition. 537-4340. hydro. 653-4573. at $3,300. Toll free: 1-888-416-9333, local: speak to our satisfi ed clients. Peter, call frame, single glass, ideal for greenhouse TRAILER, 18 FT. needs work, $350. 537- SHARED ACCOMMODATION. $375/mo. 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria 604-882-9333 537-9858, cell 538-8466. or shop. $100 each obo. 538-0981. 4346. 250-382-8291 Close to town, includes internet, phone, www.sgpower.com WD, etc. Weekly and nightly rates avail- able. 537-5733. 825 CARS, SALES 6 MO. RENTAL. 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It appeared the Hooligans save by Madison Greggains. The first home goal was would improve on their last Now, armed with the “Jose scored when DJ Lake shot encounter with several fi ne Cuervo pocket coaching from the 18-yard line and shots by Brendan Elwell, manual,” the coach returned it defl ected off the goalie’s Louis Everest and, in par- to try and guide the team hands to land in net. ticular, a rasping effort from to victory against Gordon In the second half, Gor- Luke Hylands that “dinged” Head. He wasn’t needed! don Havelaar chipped a high off the crossbar. Gorge capi- From the fi rst blast of the ball on a free kick which was talized on Hooligans’ failure whistle, Salt Spring attacked A BLAST ON BLADES: Rollerbladers at Fulford Hall appear to be having a then headed into goal by an to clear their own goal area with bulldog-like vigour. No opposing player. great time. Rollerblading takes place at the hall every Friday night. and scored three smash-and- chase was given up, every Photo by Derrick Lundy The local squad generally ball was won, and the keep- grab goals for a quick lead. outplayed Prospect Lake, ers were commanding. Salt Despite great efforts by keeping the ball in their third Spring’s defence was solid Dylan Shaver, Kai Lampard, for most of the game. Still Dhruval Shah and Nicho- and anticipated any move maintaining a 3-5-2 forma- Sidewalk Superintendent las Honour to storm the Gordon Head made. The tion, Isaac Raddysh had a Gorge goal, the visitors held midfield was tireless and strong game at right defence, on. Coach Cotterell put on creative, while the strikers The business beat of the Gulf Islands his last reserves in a attempt were lethal, ambitious and travelling up and down By Peter McCully to break down Gorge, with intelligent. the wing, shifting quickly Dustin Billwiller and Sebas- By half time the girls were from defensive to offensive tian Howe defending against already up 2-0, with a brace stance. Body piercing business newest show in town further scores and the attack from the inspired and hard- He was effectively sup- ported by Havelaar and Ganges has a new business with impact. out the new yummy salads, soups and available for borrowing from the store,” peppering the Gorge goal shooting Hari Brooks. Body Piercing by Staci has opened at constantly evolving treats and breads that said Cutting. — but to no success. By full time it was 6-0: Liam Johnston. The midfi eld 125 McPhillips Avenue beside the library, Jason and Jennifer dream up. • On Sunday, February 4, Team spirit was epito- Brooks completing a hat- wall dug deep, fending off specializing in services for kids with a • Check out the Salt Spring Inn Bellavance Welding launched a 40-foot mized by Hylands’ comment trick, Brenna McIntyre scor- most of the offensive attacks wide selection of jewellery to choose from. website for photos of the soon-to-be boat built in its Salt Spring shop for a “we had a moral victory” ing her well deserved, fi rst and skillfully moving the Health board certifi ed, Staci Hornucki has opened restaurant and inn, the latest project customer in Ontario. It was the company’s and a special team cheer goal of the season and Kim ball up the fi eld. Jeff Pringle moved from Vancouver with her husband of business partners Barry Edwards and fi rst large water craft built since Gene for Hooligan Johnny Caron, Rothwell with a left-foot, and Stuart Garside as out- and two children, and truly “takes pride in Jeremy Milsom. Bellavance’s son Greg and family took side mids, assisted by Rusty what I do.” Anyone under 17 years of age Salt Spring Inn held an appreciation over the business after Gene’s death in his who performed heroics in right-foot double to round must have a parent or guardian present. night Saturday for island workers who have airplane in 2004. goal for the entire game. off the scoring. It could have Fedberg, Callum Gunn and • Gulf Island Picture Framing is almost completed the project. Edwards • Poets Cove Resort and Spa is living • Two weeks ago Salt been more. Eland Bronstein in the cen- pleased to announce the opening of their dedicated the kitchen to Rita Dod, who up to its name by offering a weekend writing Spring’s U12 girls team The whole team played tre, double-teamed and dis- new store, right next door to the previous also attended the event, acknowledging workshop led by Victoria poet, author and coach was away at an inten- wonderfully and showed how tributed the ball forward. shop, in 3202 in Grace Point Square her years operating Rita’s Inn in the same memoir-maker Wendy Morton. sive coaching course in Mex- good they can be, leaving the Unfortunately, Lady Luck (upstairs). building. The February 24-25 retreat includes ico. In his absence, the team watching parents bubbling did not smile on Sunday and Gabrielle Jensen invites everyone to • In light of attention now being paid overnight accommodation in a lodge tied 2-2 with a great perfor- Prospect Lake managed to drop by to view an even larger selection to climate change worldwide, Salt Spring room with private balcony and fi replace at with pride. than before, Mondays through Fridays, 10 Books is selling George Monbiot’s Poets Cove Resort & Spa, a workshop on mance, including goals from The coach, meanwhile score some very weak goals a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment at 537- acclaimed book called Heat: How to Stop Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, Becki Steel and Linda Her- found time to consult the on sporadic breakthroughs. 1299. Our Planet from Burning for 20 per group dinner on Saturday evening, and • The coffee you’ve been enjoying at cent off the regular price, reports islander Sunday morning breakfast. 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That was three- “It’s a great way to get fi fth annual Salt Spring Island time winner Team Trueman people together no mat- Funspiel curling tournament — Mark Trueman, Chris ter who they are,” he said. in Duncan on Saturday. Weber, and Margaret and “Every time I looked around, Despite one participant’s Henry Leier — who cement- I saw people having a good claim the event is compa- ed their curling dynasty by time.” rable to sweeping the inside fi nishing the event with a 6-0 Bank of Montreal and of a gigantic deep freeze record. Trueman outscored CIBC teams rounded out the while occasionally stop- their opponents 36-5. top-four positions. ping for refreshment in the Even though the competi- The 12-hour curling mara- lounge, even the lowliest of tion is getting stronger as thon was the brainchild of teams went home with priz- more players make return Jim Pasuta, who wanted es, smiles and more than a appearances, Weber said, the to give Salt Springers an few sore muscles they never tournament is still mainly opportunity to participate in knew they had. focussed on having fun. a sport they wouldn’t nor- Only one team, on the other Blake Gold, representing mally have the chance or hand, won the honour of car- the second-place Big Rock inclination to try. Spirit of Salt Spring Designer fl ooring The Spirit of Salt Spring is a at discount prices regular feature in the Laminate, vinyl, carpet + more Driftwood for local for your entire home! businesses and organizations to publicize charitable donations. 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