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FESTIVAL: May Day was celebrated with pagan passion at a Nordic Festi­ val held Saturday. Above, Nereid Lake plays the harp as maypole dancing gets underway in Peace Park; while at left, Shea Bornn leads the Viking parade through Ganges. Photos by Derrick Lundy Sid Filkow & Arvid Chalmers Pick up your i copy of the ~~~x:t~for Irltutders-" Stagecoach's Mythica play Gulf Islander 2005 Magazine at ArtSpring 8 pm delivers melodic eat's meow 328 Lower Ganges Road Fri. May 13 & Sat. May 14 Tickets @ ArtSpring: $15 Cdn. or $40 U.S. By MITCHELL to escape a trap in Box office: 537-21 02 SHERRIN another. DriftWo_od Staff Writer Other major Young perform­ roles among the ers provided a pol­ travelling party ished production of included Silken music, magic and Comadi (as a no­ mayhem at Stage­ nonsense Dani­ coach Theatre's elle), Rylen Gajek latest adventure (as the flirtatious - titled Mythica flower sniffer Gil), - at ArtSpring last Alexandra Kliaman weekend. (as intuitive sorcer­ Novel twists, ess aspirant Raven) high-calibre and Katie Melen acting and an (as the problem­ array of special solving Shannon). gems augmented J\rnong younger a familiar plot cast members, lJna line of children Comadi gave a whisked away to regal performance a world of talking as the high priest­ animals, omnipo­ ess J\strid, Eve For a limited time, Island Hearing S4trvices is offering the tent gods and wily Olynyk captured best hearing aid battery on the market- at a discounted pri magicians. And a laughter as the cast led by young trickster fox Ren o act now. and a diminu- playwrightJ\yase Power One is the longest lasting hearing aid battery Kay showed off One of younger perform- impressive skills Mythica'~ ~:~!1~d~~:_sh on the market. for the theatre ers, ~na C~nrad1, pla~s the part of ingly sinister dark • Extra long tab for easy handling the h1gh pnestess Astnd. . spirit as Gyaku. ). school's year-end ~ • Optimum sound amplification production. Photo by Dernck Lundy Charming Jessica Kay clearly stole the Guided by direction Kliaman threatened • We offer the best price in town with a money show, her feline physical from Sue Newman, to chew up the scenery back guarantee acting as the sorceress­ Kieran Frey gave humour with her energetic dancing turned-cat character Lilitu and humanity to the role and a dashing cameo as was only matched by her of Nicholas, a pompous Swipe, the leader of the mature writing co-scripted intellectual who learns bright borrowers (who ttery Sal with school administra­ to make sacrifices. And included Tala Small Wolf tor Simon Henson in the Olivia Hackett infused a and Dexter Nash). Buy two, get one free adventure play. tough-girl Roxanne per- J\dding to the impres- Bring this ad in between May 2 and 20 for a A central framework to sona with sincere vulner- sive quality of the show, special price on Power One.* the story involved seven ability as her character every member of the children testing their abili­ battled with inner demons. young cast spoke clearly ties on a rambling quest J\s another highlight to with strong voices, an 1· I, ·I ,. ., r poWI!I"Ot~~)) the show, Cali Belanger element often lacking in to solve riddles in exotic * $5.10 per package of six batteries, limit of five free packages per customer locales - similar to other shone with the delightful student productions. stories in the fantasy bubble-headed character On-stage action was geme -but Kay threaded F~elia- w:ho int~racts also supported in a profes- interpersonal subtexts wtth the audience m a sional manner by techni- providing rich material in bizarre game-show dream cal crews. themes of inclusion and sequence at one point alienation for selected and shows post-modem MYTHICA 83 actors. zeal by moving the set

Broil K111g Great Barbecues Every Time Spring BBQ Sale '1, :·· • Tel: (250) 746 0123 on Now! fJ. ·'' i', F.1lC (/!10) 74(i 0124 B:Z ... WEDNESDAY; MAY 4, 2005 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Students bring R.S.V.P. tour home By MITCHELL SHERRIN from the beginning was to Staff Writer collaborate and avoid the Islanders might want to model of the standard North book seats at ArtSpring for American musical," Donald­ the upcoming production of son said. R.S.VP. since the acclaimed R.S.VP. features integrat­ with Chef Kevin Snook student show will only hit ed dance, music, and dra­ Salt Spring for one night as matic elements balanced in part of a tour of four select such a way that no one strand communities. appears incidental, he said. Fresh from performances "It's a very emotional at Qualicum, Squamish and play," said Lindsay Bryant, Pemberton, students from who composed a finale song Gulf Islands School of Per­ for the piece. "So it's nice forming Arts (GISPA) are to portray that emotion into ready to bring their show sound and music. ~~May~ home for a grand finale. R.S.V.P. follows a week in 10am-2pm "Islanders might want to the lives of various charac­ see and take pride in our ters who are mostly in high artistic community," said school. The play reflects on GISPA theatre teacher Jason teen issues of conformity, Reservations Recommended Donaldson. ON STAGE: Students from the Gulf Islands School of isolation and friendships. Creekside on McPhillips 5)7-++91 "I'm so impressed with Performing Arts will bring their production of R.V.S.P. The plotline features a twist­ the calibre of the troupe." to ArtSpring on May 12. johncameron.ca ing chronology borrowing Some 23 GISPA students from cinematic storytelling in Grades 9-12 from Gulf around the edges" and less GISPA students learned a techniques. Islands Secondary School than enthusiastic to see a great lesson in professional "All the characters are who took their show on the performance, Donaldson responsibility. very different. It shows a road last week were lucky said. "We were in charge of broad range of people and to witness a transformative "They went from 'having everything we touched," said perspectives," said GISPA experience in Pemberton, to be there' to saying, 'This Carlee Wallace. student Pandora Morgan. Donaldson said. is the best show I've ever Students were given R.S.VP. shows at Art­ Performing in less than seen,"' he said. similar responsibility with Spring 7:30p.m. on May 12. ideal conditions in a small In addition to performing playbuilding to create the Tickets for all seats are $10 school gym, the audience for hundreds of students in R.S.VP. performance. and available through the appeared "a little rough different communities, the "One of the challenges ArtSpring ticket centre. Honour Choir joins Singers concert By DAWN HAGE soul searching, we initially December's Christmas con- first week of September and Driftwood Contributor announced to this present cert at ArtSpring. But the singers should be aged 10 or The Salt Spring Honour choir that we were packing it highs go beyond the specific older, although nine-year­ Choir celebrates four years in ... gave the whole 'crest musical selections to a great- olds can possibly join. of music making this week- of the wave' speech." er joy in the connection of Islanders can hear the end as they join the Salt While aware that the the group itself Honour Choir at this week- Spring Singers' Meditations announcement would be dif- "For me, the most out- end's Meditations concert concert. ficult for the young singers, standing moments aren't with the Salt Spring Sing- Spoil your mom on Founded by director the Howards were unpre- just musical. Each year in ers at ArtSpring on Friday Mitch Howard and his wife pared for the outpouring of the choir's history has left and Saturday night at 8 p.m., MOTHER'S DAY with a nice and accompanist Jennifer in tears and sadness that fol- both Jennifer and I feeling a and Sunday afternoon at 2 2001, the couple began the lowed. deep connection to unforget- p.m. The Honour Choir will bottle of champagne. Stop choir with a desire to help Then they spent an eve- table people. I just know that perform Eleanor Daley's set­ young musicians develop ning listening to choral many of the singers in the ting to the pastoral Yeats' by the store and choose from choral singing excellence-at music (Toronto Children's choir will look upon their poem Lake Isle oflnnisfree, our excellent selection. the community level. The Choir) and thought, "There's days in the honour choir as a Sweet Honey in the Rock choir has peaked at 28 voic- still so much beautiful music special, because of the bonds arrangement of Barnwell's es and slimmed down to 16 to sing!" said Mitch. that were formed in the We Are and Stephen Sond- at present, but has always "So, I changed my mind, choir. It's amazing, really," heim's incredible Tonight maintained a high standard. Jennifer supported and wel- said Howard. from Bernstein's West Side A few weeks ago, Howard corned the decision - and The Howards have high Story. announced to the choir that with some new members hopes for next year's Hon- In addition, several of the this would be the final sea- and help from choir parents, our Choir, including a long- more experienced choristers son·for the ensemble. we'll be in full swing next dreamed-of tour with per- are joining the Singers in a "We almost called it quits September." formances outside of Salt portion of Gabriel Faure's this year. Both Jen and I When asked about high- Spring and, of course, per- Requiem. were getting tired, and our lights achieved during the fecting some of that beauti- Then on May 19, the choir lives were so incredibly busy, last four seasons, Mitch ful music just waiting to be performs a solo concert at that we felt something had immediately remembers the sung. All Saints. See next week's to go. After a great deal of Benjamin Britten from last Auditions will be held the Driftwood for more details. HoME&HAVEN Mother's Day Brunch includes a rose for your Mom Three Exquisite Courses $50 Choose from 4 Entrees SeatingfromJO:OO a.m. to 2:00p.m. Smart Casual Dress Friday Night Wmep1akers Dinners May 20 - 2ndAnnual Garry Oaks Vineyard - Spring Releases June 3 - Lang Vineyards and Nichol Vineyards June 17 - Poplar Grove and Elephant Island Reception 6:30p.m. 4-Course Dinner 7:00p.m. $100 including Wines

COUNTRY ESTATE Ticket" $25_ or 2 for $4._5 ---· -·-- .. -----.... -.... ------~- J. )._ .1.'- .1. 1.....1 ~ -..~.. - .&.....~ .L. '- ..&. .I. .L ..&. - ..... - .., - ...... &. .&...J ~ Valdy leads Hunt Dance scenes accom­ panied by a choir on the wing (Jenna McRobb, Ruby benefit Monday Black, Patrice Bowler and Monday folk music nights as a commissioner with the Maddi McKay led by Nina are not quite over for the sea- Agricultural Land Reserve." Holldorf) were particularly son. Admission to the event is effective, smooth live music On May 9 at Fulford Hall, by donation with a political in a band led by Monik Valdy and friends will pro- party tax receipt for dona­ Nordine (with Else Brown, vide a benefit evening for tions of $20 or more. Misha Linser and Luke New Democrat candidate For more information, Giefing) gave extra zip to Christine Hunt. contact Ellen at 537-5087 or teleportation special effects The night will begin at 7 Irene at 537-5347. and Marv Coulthard gave p.m. with dessert, coffee and great wizardry to light- conversation, courtesy of ing on an elegant simple Tree House South. set designed by producer Music by Valdy, Susan Henson. Cogan and Alan Moberg will Scene changes even follow at 7:30, interspersed seemed to have their own with an art auction featur­ choreography that made ing aboriginal gold and sil­ them appealing in their own ver jewellery, paintings and right. carvings, as well as local After characters solved pottery and other goods and all the riddles only to services. discover a cursed treasure, Arvid Chalmers will be they asked, "What was the the auctioneer and provide point?" some political satire when And their answer could the mood strikes. serve for audience members In a press release, Valdy who might ask a similar refers to Christine as "the question about any evening goddess," a tribute to "her at the theatre. outstanding achievements in In this case, the show was work to protect the marine a 'jolly good time," as noted environment for the protec­ by the archaic Nicholas, and tion of wild fish stocks and it offered a chance to visit CAT EYES: Ayase Kay, who co-wrote Stagecoach's the enchanting world of Mythica, plays the part of Lilitu, a sorceress-turned­ Mythica and bring home its cat in the weekend production at ArtSpring. Dr. Richard Hayd~n magic. Photo by Derrick Lundy Dr. Bob McGinn CoDlDlunity loves its Steinway • ort~o~ontics Response to ArtSpring's stunts like putting a sponge applied for. new Steinway Model B and inside. Gravett said purchasing • ~eneral Mntist~ the fundraising drive to pay "I thought that was really a less expensive piano was for it proves the piano is no neat that they would buy into investigated, but the Stein­ • cosmetic ~entist~ -veneers ordinary acquisition. it emotionally." way was chosen in part "The community response Islander Rosemary Wall­ because it will increase in to it has been tremendous," bank also took it upon herself value as it ages. • toot~ w~itenin~ said ArtSpring executive to hold a fundraising plant "We looked at it as not just director Paul Gravett. sale, which raised $1,400 for getting a better instrument, • root canals In addition to raising the piano fund. but it is actually an invest­ 537-1400 about three-quarters of the While Gravett was sworn ment ... so it's a benefit for 199 Salt Spring Way money needed, he and oth­ by the piano dealer to keep generations." • same ~ay uowns/onlays ers involved with the Island the exact price a secret, Stay tuned for a "commu­ Arts Centre Society have the total cost for every­ nity welcome" for the piano, been impressed by the over­ thing, including taxes, mov­ which will likely take place all sense of excitement about ing, insurance and such, is in June. and community "ownership" $90,000. In the meantime, more of the instrument. In addition to a $25,000 donations are needed to reach One example was lead donation, great local the 1 00 per cent funding that audience members' support and funds raised by goal. Contact ArtSpring at expressed alarm when selling the previous piano 537-2125, paul@artspring. "kamikaze" pianist Michael with the blessing of its owner ca or send contributions to Kaeshammer broke in the the Festival of the Arts Soci­ 100 Jackson Avenue, Salt instrument on April 1 with ety, two grants have been Spring Island, V8K 2V8. Credibility just isn't National Treasure's strong suit Reviewing film could easily of those clues is on the back of the buried in ice that blows up like a Gough reads new poems Saturday be seen as a futile enterprise, Declaration of Independence and, fireworks factory to the fact that Theatre Alive! presents with his partner and fellow Art of David Blackwood and because the sorts of people that since no one in authority believes Gates can bust into just about writer and poet Bill Gough writer Caren Moon. David Blackwood: Master read newspapers usually watch him, Gates is off to steal the any place in the U.S. using just in a poetry reading at All Graduating with an M.F.A. Printmaker. smaller more "artsy'' films. darned thing. Standing in his way a laptop computer and some Saints By-the-Sea on Satur­ from Goddard College in E. Annie Proulx states, Everyone else watches mainly is a similarly-inclined millionaire PhotoShop, credibility is not the Vermont, he currently teach­ "Gough's writing is ... Hollywood blockbusters - and (Sean Bean, the obligatory film's strong suit. day,May7. these are the ones that really English-sounding bad guy) and The action sequences are PG­ The event takes place es creative writing at Mala­ poignant,_ spare, with the strength and subtlety of a need reviewing. the FBI as led by a bored looking lame and there's more exposition upstairs and admission is spina College. Case in point: National Harvey Keitel. than a whole season of CSI. The Gough's books include fine woodcut ...." Treasure. Produced by Jerry National Treasure fits in well dialogue is outright atrocious, free. Proper Lover: Poems, The reading starts at 8 Originally from New­ Bruckheimer, who currently with Bruckheimer's tendency making even good actors like Maud's House, Last White p.m. and is co-sponsored holds title as maybe the critical to make films aimed at the very Keitel look like they are wondering foundland, poet, novelist and Man in Panama, Chips & by The Canada Council and community's most hated figure bottom of the demographic barrel. about what to eat for lunch. screen-writer Bill Gough Gravy, a ghostly love story Theatre Alive! Donations in film, National Treasure is a I'm talking about Bad Boys, The Funny enough, National now lives on Salt Spring and the non-fiction works are appreciated. slack, dumbed-down version of Rock, Armageddon and such: Treasure is never boring, because the immensely popular book The cliches, really bad one-liners, on some strange "well, now at Da Vinci Code. overblown explosions, thudding least I'm not thinking about the Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Dolby sound effects, and a liberal war in Iraq or global warming Galleons LaJ! Gates, who believes that (conservative?) dose of not-so­ or the spread of viruses or ATELIER • GALLERY America's founding fathers were subtle American jingoism meant government corruption" kind of I part of some weird Freemason/ to get you all worked up. way, it does keep things moving Knights Templar conspiracy to And for those of you that groan along quickly. Fine Art hide the world's greatest treasure at every improbable moment or Okay, so that's not exactly a Photography behind a series of complex ridiculous plot device, National positive recommendation, but a clues. Treasure is going to be downright shrug of the reviewer's shoulders We find out early on that one seizure-inducing. From a ship doesn't look so good on paper.

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HOT TUB COVERS Wasend, McFarlane show: intriguing symbiosis From$350°0 Some group shows really Call work and some, though the 537·5147 work may be fine, just don't. When you learn the story behind the Peter McFar1ane SALT SPRING ISLAND and Janis Wasend show run­ is a ning till May 11 at the J. OOetcome OOafjon Mitchell Gallery, you learn why this one is so cohesive. COMMUNITY Wasend rented a shed on McFarlane's property a year ago to make the fridge magnets and other crafts that constituted her business. McFarlane, a BFA graduate from York University and scholarship artist at the Banff FOR THE ART: Seen at the Friday night opening School of Fine Arts, has cre­ ated paintings, sculptures of their joint show at J. Mitchell Gallery are artists and functional furniture for Peter Mcfarlane, with some of his artwork, and Janis years, and convinced Wasend Wasend, holding a wire art piece. At bottom right is to start creating fine art. Wasend's "Aileen's Apple." Photos by Derrick Lun dy McFarlane's Tornado is made from the same wire McFar, lane made who will bring gifts & greetings medium as Wasend's sculp­ along with helpful information ture. a table ART BEATON about your new community! As McFarlane makes his from an www.welcomewagon.ca art from found objects often old ironing THE ROCK 537-8464 .. picked up off the floor, there board and WITH ANDREA were snips of wire every­ irons and, RABINOVITCH ~COME.,.. look see, where and, lo and behold, the work. Layered and meta­ ~~£~ there they are in his work. Was end put an iron sculpture in the phoric, the materials make a show. statement of environmental These coincidences go on importance. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION HOSTS and on, giving the show a They're all "scrapscapes." look of symbiosis. McFarlane claims labelling McFarlane has three series them "garbage" shows "a MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST in the show, four including lack of imagination." Though the furniture. he tries to keep his visits to An older series includes the dump down to once a realistic images with fantas­ week, he laughingly admits tic events done in oilstick. his studio is pretty full. His old residential street in Wasend, who received Toronto has a manhole cover formal training from the Her female nudes have a The bed looks like a war blown off, shooting water Emily Carr Institute and sense of giving over to grav­ zone and indeed, was creat­ in a vertical stream, while has a diploma in Textiles ity that is astounding consid­ ed after a break-up. Shards parked cars placidly wait on and Clay from Capilano ering the medium. It's hard of sharp metal poke out the curb. College in North Vancou­ to know whether they're of the mattress as the bed ver, creates worlds full of His series of nightscapes pulling up off the floor to frame stolidly supports the are done on obsolete circuit emotional significance with a object. Taking thin stand, or getting ready to danger. boards and painted with lie down in peace. Caught Definitely female in sen­ Decca paint. The bumps are metal wire, either copper, French toast with fresh strawberries sibility, the work is rich in re-ignited so they appear to brass or sometimes both, she in transition, they make the and whipped cream, be alive. starts winding a core until it viewer consider their own intent, even thought the The landscapes were cre­ becomes a small sculpture. changes. objects are simple. I'm sure or pancakes with sausages and ated to juxtapose the night­ Often placed on a box with Her sculpture of house­ her fridge magnets are very scrambled eggs, coffee and tea and juice. scapes, but the circuit boards linoleum glued on top, they hold items like the vacuum, nice, but her art is superb. and other three-dimensional offer a domestic and familiar iron and bed tell a story of Thanks for the suggestion, $5.00 each at Meaden Hall. objects are still1ivetted onto base. human ecology. Peter. Everybody Welcome Stagecoach dancers celebrate with year-end show 8:30AM- 11 AM SUNDAY, MAY 8TH On May 11, Stagecoach Dance Pro­ ballet and tap dancers and Fernwood's the three teachers - Sue Newman gram will close its inaugural year with Forte choir, directed by Mary Free­ Qazz/tap and creative), Jill Smith ( clas­ Celebrate! -an evening of ballet, hip man. sical ballet) and Andrea Rabinovitch hop, ballet-jazz, musical theatre and Stagecoach School of Performing (hip hop and modern) build a dance Board seeks to expand jazz. Arts Dance Program joined Simon program they believe will serve Salt Special guests include Robbyn Scott Henson's Theatre program in Septem­ Spring for years to come. its numbers performing a piece directed by Helen ber 2004 to expand its horizons and Tickets are $12 and $6 for students Walkley, Crush Crew adult hip hop create a school that encompassed all and available at the ArtSpring box Gulf Islands Women's Resource dancers, Sue Newman's adult and teen performing arts. A successful year saw office. The show begins at 7 p.m. Network Board of Directors We are a volunteer Board of Directors that operates both the Transition House and Transitions Store through an Executive Director, frontline staff, store co-managers 'B#lntlay, March 8 and volunteers. We are a policy-making Board that also han­ ~~:; ' jl}ay~~~ dles the duties concerning the organization. · ·...... otJ her 111et:lt:fl We meet once a month at 4 p.m. toll ··· The Board of Directors is seeking to expand its numbers. RIB{ We are lQoking for persons who are: complete.with all the • Interested in making a community service trimmings! commitment ~ $111.95 Treat your mother to a fabulous • Prepared to take a leadership role • Supportive of the cause of the organization • Check our great Wines PRIME RIB • Interested in planning the organization's we have the largest selection of future DINNER • Enjoy working with others JJ.RGANIC WINES All applicants will be interviewed by a ana a tettificselection of champagnes with all the trimmings selection board. just in time to treat •tMontt. Setved from Spm--· until sold out Please mail your resume to: GIWRN Board of Directors Resetvations recommended Box 376 Ganges Post Office 537-4700 Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2Wl Or send it by email to: 537-5571 [email protected] ~~~~ IZI UPP~R CANG~S ROAD • T~l : GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005 ..t. BS Butterfly mural project takes flight A celebration ofbutterflies a:: . ·-- • • - in a huge mural in Ganges should help educate the pub­ • lic, promote good steward­ ship and beautify the down­ town core, say members of • the Salt Spring Butterflyers. Planned for a 31 0-square­ • foot space on an Island Savings Credit Union wall, the mural has been in the works for over a year with • research, preliminary draw­ ings and sketches now com­ plete. "Butterflies are a perfect ~· subject for large and bold 10to4 •May15 representation in the mural at the Farmers Institute ~. format," says Butterflyers • ~ spokesperson Nancy Van E Patten. "Butterflies are also a uni­ versal symbol of hope and renewal." • BUTIERFLY ART: Artist Timothy Hume is seen with one of the drawings for the Salt Spring artists Amarah butterfly mural planned for an Island Savings Credit Union building wall. Gabriel and Timothy Hume Photo by Derrick Lundy • are working with the but­ lis stages of a butterfly spe­ research, design and paint­ donation of$1,000 or more. terfly group to design and cies." ing skills. Supporters will' be develop the mural, which She adds: "We all love Islanders can be a part of acknowledged on a per­ will capture "a moment on manent plaque designed as one sunny day in the lives images and learn from them, the butterfly project by spon­ so joining art and education soring it with a donation of part of the project. A bank of 25 beautiful local butter- account (#1715390)has been flies." makes sense!" $50 per square foot. Gabriel and Hume previ­ Five levels of sponsor­ set up at the credit union for "Included are rare and 'at donations. risk' butterflies such as the ously designed and painted ship are represented by gem the Landmark Mural on the stones: amber, up to one Anyone wishing to Zerene Fritillary, Propertius become part of this "creative decommissioned Can-buoy square foot ($1 + ); pearl, Duskywing and Dun Skip­ adventure" can contact Van one to five square feet per," says Van Patten, who for the Harbour Authority Patten at 653-9699 or visit believes the mural will help in 2000. ($50+); ruby, five to 10 feet the website at WW\v.ssbut­ people recognize local spe­ "Public art has the power ($250+); emerald, 10-20 feet terflyers.org. cies, and "promote conser­ to interest, inspire, educate ($500+); and sapphire, 20 Donations can be placed vation by illustrating impor­ and transform. That's why feet ($1,000+). in the Butterfly Mural Proj­ tant native larval food plants we love to paint murals!" In addition to provid­ ect account at Island Savings and nectar sources as well says Gabriel. ing the wall for the project, Credit Union or mailed to as plants we can grow in our The pair plans to involve Island Savings Credit Union Salt Spring Butterfly Mural gardens to support eggs, lar­ high school students on has already jumped in as a Project, 151 Andrew Place, vae, adults and the chrysa- the project, teaching them "sapphire sponsor," with a SSI, BC. V8K 1X3. Tango weekend etnbraced at Lions Hall Master Argentine tango teacher "Miguel teaches as he does in Bue­ Pia offers May 7-8 workshops at Miguel Angel Pia returns to Salt Spring nos Aires," notes a press release. Lions Hall, running 1-2:30 and 2:30-4 Island this weekend as part of his West "He responds to the needs of the p.m. both days. Coast spring tour. group, always focusing on the impor­ Lessons are for every level of dane- Pia has made Salt Spring a destina­ tance of posture and balance, elegance er. tion for the last seven years and calls in the embrace, how to lead and how Cost is $20 for one or $70 for all four the island "the tango capital of the to be led, and how to walk with style. workshops. world," since there are more dancers Other concepts are developed depend­ For more information about Miguel I dinner I martinis I beer I music per capita here than anywhere else that ing on the desires and experience of the Pia's classes and to pre-register, contact Miguel teaches. dancers." Margie Korrison at 537-2707. Mouat's Landing on the Waterfront 537-5041 Songwriting workshop strikes new chord Due to enthusiastic Hosted by Ramesh Mey­ his second CD, Beautiful on the 15th. Novice or sea­ Artists response, Allowed Sound ers, the June 15 workshop House, on Boompa Records soned songwriters are invited Studio is holding a second will feature special guest and performed at the SXSW to attend the "four lively, sup­ Awards List Songwriting Intensive. Leeroy Stagger. Described as festival in Austin. portive evenings exploring. * * It begins today, Wednes­ "a brilliant roots singer song­ Cost for the four sessions is song," said Meyers.Contact day, May 4 and will continue writer," Stagger has picked $95, and includes a free ticket Ramesh Meyers at 537-2294 :l-inRIJ2005 every second Wednesday at up great reviews across the to a house concert with Leeroy or [email protected] _N-r/3 7 p.m. until June 15. country. He recently released Stagger held after the session for more info. Myfanwy Spencer Pavelic Award - $1,000 Co-sponsored by Sooke News Mirror Jury's Choice Honourable Mention- 18 Awards Sponsored by Island Blue ll Butchart Gardens Award - $500 Best Entry - Horticultural Theme Times-Colonist Awal'd - $500 Best First Nations Entry Audrey St. Denys Johnson Award - $500 Best Photographic Entry Sooke Harbour House Award - $500 Best 3-Dimensional Entry Sooke Community Arts Council Award - $500 Best Sooke Entry Village Food Market Award - $250 By ticket ballot- Most Popular in Show Silver Spray Developments Award - $250 By ticket ballot - most Popular Boudoir Entry Dumont Tirecraft Award - $250 By children's ballot- Most Popular in Show Show dates: July 30-August 7 Call Sooke Region Museum - (250) 642-6351 or go to www.sooke.museum.bc.ca for your entry form; submission deadline by June 18th. Bring your work for adjudication on July 9th/10th GISS Europe trip spawns post-traveller's syndrome

By CAITLIN CUNNINGHAM Special to the Driftwood Still surrounded with piles of laundry, and ignoring the daunting prospect of hundreds of photos to sort through, an acute desire to get back on an airplane has already begun to take hold. "Post traveller's syndrome" has set in. Post traveller's syndrome is the term I've decided to use for my newly found wanderlust. I cannot deny that returning home is a feeling unlike any other; it is laced with a sense of

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~hank~ou Fox hunters gather at Mouat Park To Ganges Village By SEAN MCINTYRE crystal radio set when I was Market! Staff Writer 10 years old," he said. "When Patients at Lady Minto Hospital and the residents of Greenwoods now Unlike the traditional I put the wires together there receive a copy of the Driftwood sounds of bugle horns and was music and I thought that newspaper every week, sponsored Jack Russell terriers that was mag1c. by Ganges Village Market. accompany the traditional "I then threw together a We appreciate your generosity form ofthe hunt, a recent Salt bunch of junk and found I and community spirit! Spring edition of the contro­ could speak into a mike and versial event was marked by somebody answered from the whizzing and beeping of DriftWiiod radio frequencies. the other side of the world. "This is the first time we've It was amazing and I was tried anything like this," said hooked." Salt Spring Amateur Radio He said that cheap tele­ Club president Wilfred Hoff­ communications and satel­ man. "We're hoping to keep lites have made radio com­ this up and make- a bigger munication seem irrelevant and better hunt next time." but insisted there remained a Gathered at the entrance place for the hobby. to Mouat Park, a group of 10 "No big deal becomes "hunters" prepare to search a big deal when there's no for one of two radio trans­ power," he said. mitters hidden within the Members of the club park in a container no larger claimed the hobby had dif­ COMMUNITY than a shoebox. ficulty attracting younger MIDWIFERY Before each hunter sets members, but Cogan was off, time is spent tinkering FOX HUNTING FREQUENCY: From left, Wilfred Hoffman, Patricia Donnelly, Rudy convinced events like the fox CARE with an array of homemade Starn and Uri Cogan inspect the tools of their trade in Mouat Park. Photo by sean Mcintyre hunt could show the pastime Caring for Island families for antennae, ensuring there will was an exciting way to inter­ 24 years be no room for error. times will be recorded and part of the event. na seemed to indicate the act with technology. Maggie Ramsey "The fox hunting is an finding the transmitter will Following the return of "scent" had been lost. "You can go on the Internet exercise using an extremely bestow the personal glory one participant eluded by Then it happened. The and do whatever you want Terri Murray low power transistor that of having crafted the best the "fox," Starn departed antenna went silent. without having the slight­ Registered Midwives emits a signal we then try antenna. the base camp at the park Starn explained tliis meant est idea how the machine to locate using a directional the radio transmitter lay does it," he said, "but some 130 McPhillips Ave. antenna," said Hoffman. Before heading off into the entrance. woods, Rudy Starn explained After walking for several somewhere close by. After people have a curiosity and 53 7, 22 43 office "It is a good chance for us they need to know how it how he spent most of the metres, Starn checked the several more readings, the (M.S.P. Coverage for home & hospital) to get outside and enjoy the works." beautiful weather." previous night working on frequencies. transmitter was located Individual hunters depart his antenna, a large PVC "We're looking for a 'null under a fallen log. every five minutes to prevent pipe fitted with all manner of point'," he said. "That's when Back at the park entrance, {•. ..Salt Spring Island Community Services congestion and increase the wires and gadgets. the frequency goes silent." Uri Cogan explained the 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. challenge level. Although He said learning about Turning around in circles, allure of the fox hunt and his 537-9971 no prizes will be awarded the technology and making the high-pitched sound attraction to amateur radio. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE for this "test hunt," hunters' the equipment is the real fun emanating from the anten- "My dad bought me a * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Toll free number: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday, 11-3. Student sees true colours flying * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided by Community Workers. * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free & confidential. Acupuncture - Detox Clinic. differently in Quebec and islands * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD DROP IN: I went on a spring break excur- one reason or another, the rest of Music and Story Time Every Wednesday. Drop-in playtime starts at 9:30 am followed by a music and book reading sion to La Belle Province of Que­ Canada does not. program (approx. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm) 537-9176. bec where I found the better part They are more passionate and * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday of the pro_vin~e in a social crisis '"'r A T V AJ?OlJ[ are willing to put everything from 10:00 am-5 pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. that truly mtr1gued me. 1~ aside (even their entire semes­ * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS In the middle of Febru- WITH LAURA STEWART ter) to fight for their beliefs. COORDINATOR: Call Sharon Glover at537-4607. ary, the provincial government Thinking back to when the * Emergency Mental Health Services available: announced its plan to withdraw four-day week was first pro­ 4 pm to midnight. Access is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital. Call: 538-4840 $103 million in bursaries, avail­ felt squares, demonstrating their posed last spring and how many able to all students, and turn the support of the strike, I got to think­ people were against the idea, I drew money into student loans. ing. a comparison in my mind. Naturally, the students were not "Could we on the Gulf Islands, Yes, there were rallies, peti­ happy, since as a loan this money or anywhere else in Canada for tions and alliances formed, but no would have to be paid back. that matter, take an issue into our one went on strike. I realized that Their reaction, however, was one own hands the way the Quebecois we here on Salt Spring are more that would not be found here on are doing now and fight for our relaxed, more laid back, than the the coast: 180,000 students prov­ beliefs?" passionate Quebecois. Now, the Gulf Islands trustees ince-wide in junior college ( cegep) When I got together with my Special Talk at Salt Spring Seniors and university went on strike and friends, all they could talk about have voted on the four-day week once again and, just like last year, Wednesday 25 May 2:00 p.m. refused to go to their classes until was the strike. But they weren't Wellness Speaker: Janet Bolland of Victoria's Deaf and the government returned the $103 only ranting, they were willing to some people are not looking for­ Bard of Bearing Society "CAN'T HEAR YOU!" million to them. do anything for the strike; they were ward to the shortened week. Expert and very interesting speaker Janet Holland will talk Before I left home, I was vaguely even prepared to lose their whole But what I wonder is why don't about hearing loss caused by aging and the barriers to semester because of it. we express our opinions the way communication this causes. She will also explain how you aware of the ongoing strike; my can overcome these communication barriers & will share Quebecois friends had told me For the two weeks I was in Que­ they do back East - really show information useful both to those who have hearing loss about it, but I had no idea the extent bec my friends weren't the only our true colours? Why don't we put and to their family and friends. Trouble hearing? Janet of it. ones talking; news of the strike was everything aside and fight for what is bringing a new portable sound system that will make HEARING her EASY! Free, and all welcome! When I found myself in the mid­ everywhere. we think is right, whichever side of dle of 10,000 students protesting in The word greve ("strike" in the argument that may be? The PEERCONNECTION front of the Parliament Buildings French) flooded newspapers, TV There are many reasons why a Incti~ and. !-'ODfldentialll'lqiJJOlt it-~~~ free ~~ ... in Quebec City, my eyes were sud­ stations, school grounds, cafes and strike of that fortitude has not hap­ ae.Uors who are eXf>ertenctng dlffictlltles emotionally or SOctiilly. denly forced open. the city streets; the strike was their pened here. For one, the stakes are Trained lay senJors will visit at home to listen and support. Do you, or a friend or relative need this kind of caring? I realized that what was going on world for a few isolated weeks. not as high - the four-day week, in Quebec with the students was Nearing the end of my visit, I unlike government cuts, doesn't I lf.I>O. please c:all53H607 •.... I really a blown-up version of what tried to picture myself in a situa­ stop anyone from going to school BLOOD PRESSURE CLJNIC • reiUed It tree! went on in School District 64 with tion like that, where I have to fight and, as I talk to my peers, students MODday SO Jlay 10:00.12:00 at Salt Sprblg SeDiors. (l$Uss the four-day week last year. for my rights, and I' couldn't. Why against the four-day week actually from OVMJ. Volunteer nurses take&. record yo. ur blood pressure, Standing on the Parliament is that? Why are the Quebecois so form the minority. . g)lllfQ 017 Jl!D: Ill Michelle Nacloa; Physiotherapist • Heart-Healthy ket'cise grounds, surrounded by students different? We, like my friends in Quebec, I my own age and older who were I realized that they seem to have are showing our true colours in our URGENTLY NEEDED A Dutch speaking person to be a chanting, singing and wearing red a stubbornness about them that, for own way. 116 dLI B8 • WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005 GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD In [email protected]@alth fi@ld? Adv,rtis@ h'r'!

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