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Chief for a day? That's the question on the minds of Michelle Spencer, Dave Outerbridge, Christopher Spencer and Annabel Tatnall as they practise for the job. Children aged 6-11 years can apply by entering their name at the Fire Department's Fire Prevention Week Open House this Saturday at Ganges Fireball.
Shelagh Plunkett photo ~") ANDERSON ______is_l_a_n_d_ ~~ _n_e_w_s______APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE Prompt reliable service on all makes & models, large or small. Brainstorming Island employment Hot water tank, appliance & pump by Amei Parkes are willing, but unable, to conducted a two-pronged feasi- installation. Cherie Geauvreau has a work-single mothers, high bility study called the resume that many people would school drop-outs, recent grads, Ladderworks Community Sam Anderson Phone/Fax 537-5268 envy. She has enough life expe artists, small business people or Initiative. Subsidiary of Tail Technical Solutions rience to "run a cruise ship," if people experiencing a transition She surveyed islanders about needed. She has published a in their working life-turn? their needs in the areas of: .. ,k'A c ., )t c;.. .. , ;%i .c~- .. _fi c ...... _J\ book of poetry and helped to This was the focus of an ali-day career awareness services, train organize a co-operative. She is workshop, called "Salt Spring ing and re-training, job finding t7~l 'r-Ef:t OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND - Mouats - ... and we've got some beautiful CLOTHING things in store for you! Visa, MasterCard Harbour Building u/ J 2- "C, Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Dietrich Luth I"' CUSTOM HOMES Hi! VOTE NOVEMBER 20th Jl & D RENOVATIONS Put the'D' ll!l!l!i , Back in C1 Contributing Writers The Barnacle Island Journal Jne Cll'nu·ntl', Elizahl'th Cmarlllt'y, Alan Fuirlil', An 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • t;he Hn,:rn.n,cl.e Inail f _b_o_~______ LUB 355 undermines allowed home business under 35.5. Road conditions and Caveat emptor ic evidence regarding food?) Light industrial (a new term, Bon Appetit! zoning incorporation Congratulations to all those replacing the current definition of responsible for producing another On a related subject, a U.S. TV I have taken some time to sift Readers will be aware of a study Industrial) is defined as manufac excellent Fall Fair, The booths of documentary program was dealing through 3.5.5 in relation to changes underway concerning the viability (or turing, including: processing, fabJi Organic Produce indicate that we with the case of a drug manufac in industlial uses and home occupa otherwise) of Salt Spring becoming cation, assembly, treatment, pack Islanders still have access to the turer who was charging many tions and I see real problems. incorporated as a municipality. aging, repairs, incidental storage very finest quality of foods times the cost of manufacture of a \\'ith all respect to those who The studv is at the information and distlibution. This is particularly gratifying dmg that was life-saving for some drafted the document and those gathering ~tage. Public meetings These uses are currently restlict when one considers the following: people. An economist stated that who operate their businesess with inviting input were held at Ganges ed to Industrial Zonings under the On December 16, 1997, the United because those people for whom the integlity and respect for the land and at Fulford two weeks ago. This is existing Bylaw 123. States Department of Agriculture dmg was a matter of life or death and their neighbours, this new a follow-up. Under 355, three different home [USDA] introduced a 600-page would be prepared to pay a higher approach of listing what is not a Roads would become a municipal businesses wil be allowed on one proposed regulation that would price, the drug company was actu permitted home business activity responsibility if voters opt for incorpo property. drastically revise the regulations on ally undercharging rather than throws open our neighbourhoods to ration. An evaluation of existing road Deleted from 3.55: a clause of the Organic foods: l. It would include overcharging and that the company all manner of conflicting use. conditions is pwt of the current study. existing Bylaw 123 section 4.6 (7) under the term "Organic," nuclear was not therefore meeting its obli I have spoken to officials in both This will be done by an engineering which protected neighbours. It did irradiation, genetic engineering, gation to the company shareholders Sooke and Saanich. They clearly consultant. Deficiencies such as pot not allow home businesses which toxic sewage sludge and battery to obtain the highest price possible. define what types of activities are holes, intersection sight lines and road produce or emit dust, smoke, gas farm practices. 2. It would have Vive le corporate shareholder! permitted as home businesses. curvatures are ones that would be and other effluvia, or cause noises given the USDA the sole right to ART MORTON Their emphasis is to protect areas obvious to the consultant. The com so as to be noxious or offensive to the term "organic". 3. It would where people live from businesses mittee set up to oversee the incorpo persons other than persons living in have prohibited (and this is truly involved in noisy, dangerous activi ration study has a roads subcommit the dwelling in which the occupa incredible) any organic organiza Infiltrate more ties. tee, of which I am the chairman. tion is carried on. tion from setting standards higher than 4400 On Salt Spling, truck terminals, I invite your input on two potential \Ve have no enforcable noise law than those of the USDA. homes. docks and transp01ting were listed major cost items, in particular, that on Salt Spring. People involved in a This proposed legislation was Hove more than as Industrial uses under Bylaw 123. may not be obvious from casual permitted (or not specifically backed by the National Food 6000 readers They have disappeared from the inspection: (1) unstable sections of restricted) land use can make all Processors Association, the ponder your definition of Industrial in 3.5.5. roadbed that may be subject to shift the noise they want, wherever they Biotechnology Industry Association opinions. Contractors' yards and shops have ing, w1d (2) sections wher!'! there could want, from 7am to 7pm or later, and the Grocery Manufacturers of also been removed from permitted be washouts due to inadequate Write to the Barnacle and everY. seven days a week. America. This proposal caused an uses in Industrial zones. Excluding drainage. one on the island will listen! Under Land Use Bylaw 355, the opposition outcry from some these activities from mention any If you are aware of such potential Submissions for the upcoming issue zoning which you purchased in 200,000 consumers and it was sub where in the new Bylaw opens the problem sections of road, please let should be addressed lo the Ed!tor good faith isn't worth shit. Any fool sequently dropped-for now. door for these operations to occur us know. and mailed, dropped off, foxed or can start up a home based business, However, some individual states to everywhere on this Island. The committee's e-mail address is: em.olled the Bamode by Thursday. or three, and drive you around the did pass food libel laws that make it We ask that you keep your submis· Similarly, the storage of commer [email protected] Postal address is bend with traffic, noise, fumes, a crime to make a statement, not sions to 300 words or less and that cially licenced trucks \viii not be whatever. P.O. Box 417, Ganges P.O., VSK 2Wl. you include your nome,.address and permitted in any Industrial Zone backed by conclusive scientific evi The good news is, this draft is not BOB RUSH dence, that would cast doubt on telephone number. under 3.55. Therefore, these vehi The Barnacle reserves right lo law... yet. Roads Subcommittee the safety of any food. (Since 'when the cles could be stored anywhere else. edit all submissions for brevity, clmity TOM PICKETT Govemment Restructure Study did we see any conclusive scientif- Light industlial use will be an Committee and legal obligations. IZZI HARBOUR AIR AT FULFORD HARBOUR Pacl~lc lLZ:ISEAPLANES Standard Time. Measured In 'feet. I:1a.ll Iune. El> Tachek comes through CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT Vesuvius run back NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO VOLUNTEER AS A SCRUTINEER As of 6pm on Thursday, cars could commercial vehicles, trailers or SALT SPRING ISLAND SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR REFERENDUM once again be taken across tl1e water buses were carried until yesterday, between Vesuvius and Crofton. The October 4, when ramp modifica Take notice that the assent of the electors is required with regard to Bylaw No. 2730, cited as Tachek has been moved from its run tions were to be finalized. "Small Craft Harbour Facilities (Salt Spring Island) Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1999". as overflow on the Fulford-Swartz Some ferry goers may have been dis Qualified electors of the Salt Spring Island Electoral Area will be asked to vote on the following route and is now being used to trans appointed if cl1ey hoped to take advan question on Saturday, November 20, 1999: port up to 30 cars at a time to tmd tage of restored service on Saturday. '~re you in favour of the Board of the Capital Regional District adopting Bylaw No. 2730, cited as from Vesuvius. Altl10ugh the 1~1ehek nm in cl1e morn "Small Craft Harbour Facilities (Salt Spring Island) Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1999" However, because of its small ing, from 1:30 w1til tl1e end of cl1e clay authorizing the Capital Regional District to establish a local service within the Salt Spring Island capacity, BC Ferries continues to the boat was again tied up while modifi Electoral Area for the purpose of establishing, acquiring and operating small craft harbour facilities ask people to use other routes if cations were made to the Vesuvius and providing that the entire net annual cost for the local service shall be recovered by means of a and when possible. Initially, the ramp. On Sunday morning, service was property value tax to a maximum of zero dollars ($0.00) to be borne by the owners of real proper ferry was only taking passengers, back again m1cl, with tl1e nunp modified, ty and improvements within the local service area. cars, pick-up trucks and vans. No ready to include commercial vehicles. YES or NO?" SCRUTINEERS MAl to WTO Applications to act as a scrutineer for those organizations for and against the bylaw shall be received at the offices of the Capital Regional District, P. 0 . Box 1000, 524 Yates Street, 3rd Floor, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 between 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. from Thursday, October 14, 1999 until International investment Monday, October 25, 1999. Application forms are available at the CAD by telephoning (250) 360- 3127 or Toll Free 1-800-663-4425- Local 3127. (This is not a paid position.) implications investigated Dated this 6th day of October, 1999 With the battle to stop the MAl Cmadian Liberty Committee, will Thomas F. Moore still not over, several concerned discuss the progress of that group's Chief Election Officer Islanders have organized a day- efforts to restrain the federal gov long information session for ernment from signing trade agree Saturday, October 15. The event, ments without consulting parlia "MAI to WTO-What has ment. She will also give an account PLEASE SuPPORT OuR ADVERTISERS changed," will take place from of the "Save C 6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • "the :Un.:ria.n.cl.e ~~ r------•1 1 island ~~ -=n=-=e_w_s____ _ We're still here because we 1 do it better than the rest! 1 Islanders in I S'd I strange race I 1 ney FOODS I by Lesley Train [J I SINCE 19641 I Kinetic Sculpture-two words I ~ 2531 BEACON AVENUE that normally wouldn't be used "Sidney By The Sea" together. That is , except when I Serving the Saanich Peninsula & the Gulf Islands for over 35 years! I talking about one of the most •Better Prices •Better Selection I unusual races ever heard of. I • Better Service • Better Meats During the first weekend of •Better Fresh Fruits •Better Delicatessen I October every year, Port I • Better Fresh Vegetables · Townsend, Washington hosts a race that features human pow 1 1 ered kinetic sculptures. $5.00 OFF Sometimes a display of engi I with this ad. Any party platter from our deli. I neering wonder, sometimes of One coupon per platter. Please place orders 24 hours in I the most tongue-in-cheek inven Two Middle-aged Women of Equal Weight {and Somet1mes a Boy) Riding a Giant Banana! I advance. Expires Dec. 31, 1 999. tions, the race is always a lot of Doesn /t your family deserve fun for those who participate. is recognized in some way. For March of this year but his family 1 1 The sculptures, made of recy example: use of the most duct and friends are carrying on his the best value for your money? cled materials such as welded tape; the most recycled materi_al; tradition at the Kinetic metal framing, flotation devices engineering; creativity and, of Sculpture Race. .. ------·--- .. and bikes, held together by dif course, dead last. This year's entry was designed ferent means (duct tape is popu The Kinetic Sculpture Race has and engineered by Henry Bade lar), are ridden in the race which enjoyed a follm.ving from Salt and features the wonderful starts at "low" noon. Spting Island since 1987 when name: "Two Middle-aged Women SERVICE The sculptures are then taken Bob Simons, better know as of Equal Weight (and on a five-mile journey that "Bicycle Bob" first entered the Sometimes a Boy) Riding a includes highways, ocean and a event. Banana!" The team-Jeremy UPDATES giant mud bog, nicknal)1ed "The In 1993, Salt Spring swept the Simons, Justine Simons, Dismal Bog." Speed, however, is awards with not only Bob's fami Catherine Brannan, Joan ly earning the mediocrity prize, Werner and Henry Bade-spent not the object. In fact , the most VESUVIUS BAY .. CROFTON coveted prize of the event is the but also by having local racer the weekend in Port Townsend mediocrity prize-to win it you Joan Werner nominated as the and walked away with this year's BC Ferries is happy to announce that vehicle ferry service must be dead middle. Each entry Rosehip Queen. Bob died in prize. between Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) and Crofton has been restored. While there may be occasional delays depending Ex on vessel deployment, service on the route is now back to its libris regular, year-round schedule. We thank our customers for their patience during the recent service interruption. Reading into the night GALIANO ISLAND .. SWARTZ BAY The Mary Hawkins Memorial Library has evaluated closely during October. Following this Effective Tuesday, October 12, and until further notice, the extended its hours and is now open on Mondays trial period, a decision will be made as to whether scheduled 11:55 am weekday departure from Sturdies Bay on from lOam until 7prn and on Wednesdays from the 7 to 9 hours should continue. Galiano Island to Swartz Bay (Victoria) will leave 15 minutes lOam until 9pm. Public input is encouraged regarding the new earlier at 11:40 am to allow for increased efficiency on the In a move that has been under consideration by hours, and any other suggested changes. route. We regret any inconvenience this earlier departure time the Library Board for some time, and was one of Volunteers have gladly stepped forward to staff may cause. the major suggestions made to the Library in its the new hours on Monday and Wednesday, but recent community survey, the new hours, adding Volunteer Coordinator Jill Evans, stresses that Call toll-free 1-888-BC FERRY or six per week for a total of 42, will, it is hoped, bet assistance with the many facets of library opera check our web site for detailed schedule information. ter serve those whose work day ends in the late tions is always needed, and anyone wishing to afternoon. make a commitment for approximately three 0 BC FERRIES The library has offered service on Wednesday hours a week should speak to any staff member. www. bcferries. bc.ca evenings between 7 and 9pm for several years, but As is well known, the library is staffed completely use of this two hour period \vill be monitored and by volunteers \vith more than 150 now registered. October 5th is WORLD Take a Look ... at our great Fall TEACHERS' Fashions and Footwear DAY OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Please take a moment today to reflect on and - Mouats - acknowledge contributions to the Gulf Islands' community by our teachers, both past and present. CLOTHING Visa, MasterCard Harbour Building School District No. 64 HomeCard C0 • 537-5551 (Gulf Islands) Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 • Sun. & Holidays 10-4 "the :Un,:r:n.n,eie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 7 ~~ H~RITAG~ ______i_ s_la__n _ d_ ~~ _n_e_~__ s______CARS AT A Cousteau-like tour of the ocean's depths WHOLESALE On the surface, the water was sored by CPAWs and the Salt bright blue and dancing with light, Spring Conservancy, the tour but beneath that skin it was a dark, was part of a move toward murky green--emerald soup. declaring these waters a marine As he plunged into the water, preservation region. Neil McDaniel, gasped and Below the surface, Neil wryly acknowledged, "It's green, describes the scene projected it's dark and it's cold." He was onto two big monitors aboard heading down to a depth equiv the boat. His voice comes alent to a five story building-55 through with a clarity that feet-where he would spend a includes the sound of his breath- ""m1ir--~·- -·· .....:.· .:._.:: . ~_;:_=.~rr;~C2;;r--:--·-" half hour entertaining us fortu ing. On screen we watch with ~ nate onlookers to an on-the-spot fascination as the ocean's floor- ~ 4x4.'s tour of the ocean floor. white crushed shell and barna cle casings-is lit up. In clear, Divers open up a hidden world to promote marine conservation. 94 SUNRUNNER 4X4 crisp detail our tour begins with Automatic, hard & the drama of a California Sea in its claws and Neil jokes about area. The day before, they'd con soft top, low kms ...... $8499 Cucumber encountering a the crab's overblown ego-it ducted a similar dive off Galiano 94 SUNRUNNER GT 4X4 predatory Sunflower Sea Star. can't possibly crush the snail it Be sure to ask us about our BONUS screen-printed t-shirt promotion and 'Try Us On For Size~ • Enjoy the same great speed, service, and reliability individuals and businesses have come to expect from Island Internet. Call us today at 1-80Q-811-4488, talk to one ofour Island Internet representatives and ask them for a 30 day no-obligation free tria/Internet account*. At the end ofyour 30 day free tria/Internet account you can take advantage of our BONUS sign-up program- we'll waive your setup fees and send you a much-coveted Island Internet screen-printed t-shirt. 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The same explore further afield, a breakthrough happened. The tossed out all my favourite cotton clothes, which had dark curve tises off to my right with an unmis sun came out, I found myself alone in a perfect Eden, proved permanently damp on the first trip, and I the kind of paradise I have not entered since child begged, borrowed and even bought the kind of hi takable blow of spume and I find myself thinking that hood. I sat \vithout moving while two ravens kept up tech fibre clothes that allow you to leap into the water the whale is made of the very stuff of the sea-she is an interminable conversation from both sides of the to beach your craft secure in the knowledge that your the sea made manifest. What then are we, I wonder, bay, and a snake curled slowly over my foot. The chat sodden pants will dry in a flash. With an inflatatable looking towards the forested shore-line, and it dawns teiing of chipmunks, the plop of an otter sliding into seat in the kayak and a polartec shirt for my sleeping on me that we are people of the trees. \Ve emerged the water, the high screaming of a gull-these sounds pad, I ensured that my agonisingly pointy hips and from them (30 million years ago our ancestors were all serving to deepen the surrounding silence. tailbone would cause me no fUither discomfort, and tree shrews just at the same time the orcas After a couple of days paddling through with my marvellous guide, Jack Rosen, set out in the were taking their big brains, lungs, nip these intimate green jewels, feasting setting sun from Long Harbour, watched by dozens of ples and hot blood into the sea), on mussels and clams, we ventured curious seals, to find a splendid dinner waiting on the depend utterly upon them for a out into the southern end of now dark Hawkins Island (on the East side of breathable atmosphere, and Charlotte Sound to a Provost.) Simply, silently, I slipped into a parallel uni have made our most sacred windswept little island, White verse. For five days, my everyday life was never far out symbols from their image. Cliffs, home to a colony of of sight and yet I was deeply immersed in a world of seals and surrounded by a ancient Indian middens, teeming mmine and inter We are shaped like trees and panoramic vista of ocean tidal life and the timeless rhythms of the sea. The the hands we developed to and distant snow-capped kayak gave me a mermaid's tail, the swells and cur frolic about in them have peaks. We spent the rents registering in my body with an erotic insistence, become our most treasured evening watching a bril sometimes gentle, sometimes · demanding. I could and most dangerous asset liant sunset and calling out hardly believe that in all my years of living on Salt it is our ability to manipulate every time someone spotted Spring I had never done this before. Each new inlet, our environment that has a minke whale-a long, slow bay, cliff face, beach, more beautiful than the last. made us such a threat to our curve like a black eyebrow, a I arrived home to find an utterly unexpected invita vastly older and almost undoubt small tail fin at the end of the tion to a Potlatch on my answering machine. The syn edly far wiser brother, the whale. curve. By this time I was recon chronicity of finding myself watching recently The fact that such thoughts could ciled to not getting the kind of reclaimed Nuu-chah-nulth (Makah) whale dances is be entertaining me was something of a photo I had imagined. We were sur overwhelming. The hours of drumming and singing miracle. After three sedentary years doing rounded by whales, but all at a discreet dis producing a state startlingly similar to the night of nothing more vigorous than turning a page or stum tance, and I was unprepared for the extraordinary whale-breathing. I am in another parallel universe, bling over my keyboard, and a summer spent largely thing that happened that night. My tent was pitched one in which the apparent paradox of falling in love indoors, I had chanced on a small ad for a kayak tour on a little promontory overlooking the water, and I with these complex and magnificent creatures, with of Johnstone Strait, an Pstablished feeding area for began to hear them blow. Slowly, as the great resonant its attendant desire to honour and protect them, can Orcas. It was one of those decisions which I recognise expulsions continued through my waking and sleep co-exist with an appreciation of the art and genero~ity as charactmistic of the most significant turning points ing, I felt myself being breathed by the whale-the of my hosts whose profoundly spiritual relationship in my life. Made before I put the paper down and contractions and expansions of vast lungs a hollow with their world is being danced before me. without contemplating the physical implications, I resonance which invaded my body; by morning I was Home again, I turn to the internet for more infor found myself on the long d1ive to Port Hardy and strangely ecstatic. It occurred to me then that whales mation on whales. I'm shocked by the overwhelming Telegraph Cove to join a small group of paddlers with are not primarily visual creatures; their world is an ly commercial nature of the thousands of entries and the Salt Sp1ing-based company, Island Escapades. unimaginably rich tapestry of sound, and to breathe by the stridency of the conflicting opinions on aborig "Don't you think you might have bitten off an over- with them all night was a far greater gift than simply inal hunting rights. For those of you interested in pur . sized lump," one of the other kayakers remarked to seeing one. And then with one of those shifts of per suing any of these issues further, I suggest the follow me at the end of the first day, after I had admitted my ception that make your skin prickle, I realised that ing web sites as places to start. www.orcalab.org utter unpreparedness for the gruelling task of pad where I had only been aware of their occasional sur (Johnstone Strait Orca Research lab); dling for hours-the relief of being on shore and the facing, they were capable of following every nuance of conbio.rice.edu/nae/docs/reavely.html (whaling and excitement of a sudden whale sighting making an my voyaging for the last few days. At half past six in its significance to the Nuu Chah Nulth); and answer mercifully unnecessary. the morning, I crawled out to watch the sky blushing islandescapades.com (for an adventure you'll The first two days were wet and windy and, for my towards sunrise while the whales continued to sleep never forget) . part, occupied exclusively with the business of keep and blow beneath me. ing my arms moving-! accomplished this by count Back home, ing strokes in groups of twenty, literally trying to outface an ove1whelming desire to stop a n d •he :Ua,:rii.a,cie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 0 volunteer . firefighters We Salute Our Fire I- duritig Fire Pr;eVentiOit. . . . . Week October l-~J, 1999 .._ Canadian Imperial .52l You EMERGENCY? 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ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ... lar • Premium • Diesel • Propane A fire extinguisher, a carbon monoxide PATRICK BEATTIE detector or a smoke detector, ~t our GASOLINE ALLEY Funeral Directur OPEN HOUSE. 7am-9pm Mon.-Thurs. 537-9333 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat. Tel: (250) 537-1 022 24 hrs See You There! 8am-8pm Sun. •2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • "the :Ua,:r:n.o,cJ.e ______e_n_t_e_r_t_a_~ ____ e_n __ t~_a_n __ d__ th__ e _ a__ r_ts ______ 11 11 Harbour Nights : new open stage warms the autumn evenings story and photo "The format is flexible," already exists on the lshmd, includ by Maggie Warbey Jeannine adds. "Everyone will ing the open stages at Moby's Music is still in the air, now at have a chance to perform; each every other Wednesday and at the Harbour House Bistro and night's show will be determined Hose's Cafe in Fulford on Fridays. Dinning Room. Local musicians by who and how many sign up." "This is meant to be a are being welcomed to the The Harbour House, too, is Thursday night venue," he newest Open Stage in town by being flexible. They have given observes, "that will add to the Dan and Jeannine, of Lefty and over the main dining room for possibilities for performers and Jack, on Thursday nights, start the open stage and the furnish audiences to enjoy themselves ing this week, October 7. ings will be moved around to and each other." According to Dan, the plan is to reflect the evening's entertain "Harbour Nights" debuts this continue the great musical ment. The outside patio area will Thursday night, October 7. evenings we all enjoyed at the be covered over to accommo Music begins at 7pm, \vith a per Tree-House Cafe, by moving date smokers and fresh air formance by Dan and Jeannine. inside now that the evenings lovers. Children will be encour The open stage runs from 8:30 - have turned cool. aged to enjoy a play area with llpm. While the evenings are The Harbour House open crayons and other toys. The set for Thursdays, it \viii be held stage boasts a great P.A. system kitchen is offering the regular on Tuesday for one week: and Robe1i Delion as in-house full menu as well as a special October 19. bass player. There will also be menu of appetizers and wine Performers are encouraged to an in-house pianist to encourage specials along with finger foods call the front desk at the vocalists to step onto the stage each Thursday. Dan and jeannine host an open stage in the Harbour House dining room. Harbour House, 537-4700, CJl' to and perform. The Harbour House is adding a given a Harbour House Musician are given the best seats in the drop by in the week, to sign up "Actually," Dan says, "we're special 'Thank You' to regular card to keep track of their meals. house and made to feel welcome for a spot. And everyone can set looking to enjoy all forms of audi performers by giving them a free According to Jeannine, per- and comfortable. aside Thursday evenings as a tory art: live music, singing, poet entree after they have enter formers and audience will be Dan is quick to add that the idea night of fine local entertainment, lY readings, comedy. Whatever tained for four nights over the greeted by hostess Sherry is for this new open stage to dove dining and friendship for the fall the community has to offer." season. Each performer will be Tobber, who will ensure that they tail with the entertainment that and winter seasons. I;J 8~l'l'h~ w[l)~bj From fixing faucets lo building homes. For personal attention caD PETER BLACKMORE 537-4382 . !49 fares to Vancouver! Tax included! Call S37·88911ocal Salt Spring. ,Toll free 1·877-MY AMIGO in 8C ADVERTISING WORKS! Call Jeff or Christina at the Barnacle 537-4040 RdinbC>w Gorden lcmdscaplng & Gravel Mart We dre currently re-orgdnizing our nursery for next yedr. Thdnus for your pdtience. Come bij dnd see! "the :Uu.:r:n.~Ie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 •a w~·.tl Rasfu!gs Ho~ .:::::::=..:..-~-:;&-CHAT E AU X R E LAIS Autumn c:fine OZ!Jinin!J . \endid Courses only $70 .00 FIVe Sp . nl $55 .00 Oct. \-Dec. \6 Island Restdents 0 Y . alllil:ratwlles. h l" . b e \·e ra~: e·' · taxe.\, excludes alco o JL • 7·00 Cocktails at 6:00pm Dinner mghtly at . , ·~· ~ 800-66l-925 5 • Fire Prevention Week • Fire Prevention Week • Fi1 • Information session on • Historical Society, "Going • Music & Munch, Virginia • Ev the 10 properties PARC is to and Sue Newman. All Saints Grou proposing to sell Later this School on Salt Spring in by-the-Sea, 12:10pm. Lunch Barb year, GISS Multipurpose the Old Days", Central Hall available • Ev Room, 7:30pm 2:00pm. Contact: Charles WheE Kahn 537-1899 • Pony Club membeship and • Ev info mtg, SIMS Library, 7pm. mike Info: 653-4589. Tree~ • Every Monday. Toddler's • Ev Story Time, Library. lOam. We a~ GALLEY JAM - Brian (Buck) McDonald & Randy Miller Contact: 537-8863 Guile Playing in the Pub each & every Sunday from 4:00-7:00 pm 10:31 McCa Looking for something s for Thanksgiving ... '411"C:..c:s:. Call Beth DELIVERY ON ISLAND • Every Monday. Toddler's • Historical Society, "Going • Second Wednesday of each • Ev' Story Time, Library. lOam. to School on Salt Spring in month. October 13 - 7:15- Grou1 owerSby Contact: 537-8863 the Old Days", Central Hall 9pm. Heart Dance, 380 Stark Barb< • Free Thanskgiving dinner 2:00pm. Contact: Charles Rd. Willo 537-2598 • Ev• for all who are alone or can Kahn 537-1899 • School Board Meeting, Whee Krraf18ement not prepare a meal. ALL • SSI Conservancy. Ford Lake District #64, School Board • Ev• Saints by-the-Sea. Sponsored - An Ecological Jewel on Salt Office, Rainbow Road . Beth Cherneff mike, by members of all six parish Spring Island. Lions Club Hart 1:00pm. Public Welcome. Tree~ 537-9252 es on the island. Call the Bradley Hall, 7pm. Info: Nora Community Centre Food Bank Ayard 537-4612. • Ev• Weav or Reverend Rick Hill at 537- Guild 4143 to reserve a seat at the 10:3( table. McCa · B~!!!~!?le • Ev1 Nigh1 Harb1 dinin To advertise here call: stage • EVI pract Jeff or Christina 2707 at 537-4040 We deliver to downtown businesses. Please call for more phone/fax information 537-4243 fries friday! 1721 at the regular Sl #6A-121 McPhillips Ave. Ganges Fulford Edge Located at Corner Studio of supersize $2 Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2T6 Ganges Ganges the bottom of Ganges Hill 537-9119 Road Hill! Fast, friendly, take-out joint! 104 .... TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • t.hc .Da,r.-.a,clc Historical Society Music "Going to School ~ Special Event on Salt Spring in f? Galleries the Old Days" \U Cinema Central Hall & Theatre .2:00pm 0 Meetings 3 Ongoing FOODS™ \\enever lower our standards. ~._ __;_. • Fire Prevention Week • Fire Prevention Week • Fire Prevention Week. 55 • Ayurveda and Yoga week Just our prices.N v..rJJ7 end retreat, 55 Centre. • Every Thursday. Sing Along • Tango Dance Workshop, Fire Department Open House, Group, Seniors' bldg, 2pm. Lions Hall, Bonnet Ave. Ganges Firehall. 10am-2pm • An Afternoon of Song, 55 Barbara 537-2160 Beginners 7-9pm, Dance • Argentinean Tango United Church. 2pm. Tickets: Mouat's, Island Books Plus, • Every Thursday. Salty demonstrations: 9-12pm. Workshop, Lions Hall, Bonnet at the door. Wheels. Location varies. Margie Korrison 537-2707 Ave. 11:30-1, 1:30-3, 3:30- 5. Margie Korrison 537-2707 • GLOSS! Hike Hope Hill. • Every Thursday. Open • ONGOING. Friday morn Meet Centennial Park. lOam. mike, host Vaughn Fulford. ings. Internet Lessons, • Tom Koppel Book Launch, Claude 537-2099 Treehouse Cafe. Library. Pat Byrne 537-4258. ArtSpring. lpm-3:30pm Contact: Paul Gravett • Karel Roessingh Trio, • Every Thursday. SSI Moby's, 7pm Weavers & Spinners Guild, • ONGOING. Saturday after Guild Room, ArtSpring. noons. Internet Lessons, • Mental Illness Awareness 10:30-12:30. Barbara Library. Pat Byrne 537-4258. Week. Panel discussion Oct. McCaffrey 653-0024 • Dr. Kevin Patterson 3, 2-4:30pm. All Saints by launches his new novel, The the-Sea. Water in Between: A • Second Sunday of the WED., OCT. 6 • Wednesday Night live Journeyat Sea. Lions Club, month. Choral Evensong for 8pm Thanksgiving, All Saints by FRI. & SAT., OCT. 8 & 9 • Henry Boudin the-Sea, 4pm SUN., OCT. 10 • Nancy Ruth • Every Sunday. Gallejam, Fulford Inn. Brian (Buck) Full Dining Menu Available Until Midnight McDonald & Randy Miller. 4- ... ALWAVS! 7pm. Alf 653-4432 • Inn on Sunday, arts dance and drama for those aged 6 to 11, Core Inn, 10:30am- 1:30pm. Weekly 'til Mix it, shake it, match it! November 14. Protect your hair colour investment with ARTec hair colour maintenance system. Let us personalize a colour • Every Sunday. Galleyjam, enhancing shampoo and • Every Thursday. Sing Along • Stacks and Maxx, Lions • Fabulous Flea Market, Fulford Inn. Brian (Buck) conditioner blended to suit Group, Seniors' bldg, 2pm. Hall, Bonnet Ave. 8pm. Info: Fulford Hall. llam-3pm. McDonald & Randy Miller. 4- Barbara 537-2160 Kathy Stacks 537-9313. 537-5482 your hair colour. 7pm. Alf 653-4432 • Every Thursday. Salty • ONGOING. Friday mornings. • SPCA 5th Annual Goods & • Arthur Leblanc String Wheels. Location varies. Internet lessons. Library. Services Auction, Meaden Quartet, ArtSpring. 8pm STUDIO 103 • Every Thursday. Open Hall (Legion). Doors open: HAIR DESIGN mike, host Vaughn Fulford. 6pm. Auction: 7pm. Cathy • Playback Theatre Treehouse Cafe. 537-1414 Workshop. Info: Sharon Where we care about your hair. Marmorstein 653-9141. 2103 Grace Point Square - 537-2700 • Every Thursday. SSI • Children's Fair. Puppets, Weavers & Spinners Guild, storytelling, clowning, etc. Guild Room, ArtSpring. ArtSpring. 10am-7pm 10:30-12:30. Barbara • ONGOING. Sat. afternoons. McCaffrey 653-0024 Internet Lessons, Library. Pat • Every Thursday. Harbour Byrne 537-4258. ''B~!~.~~~e Nights Open Stage at • Ometepe Gulf Islands Harbour House bistro and Friendship Assoc., lOth Note: your listing in the Community Calendar is sponsored dining room. 7pm. Open Anniversary Party, 190 by the advertisers on this page. Please help us keep this cal stage: 8:30-llpm. Reynolds Rd., SSI. 5:00pm endar as current, up-to-date and extensive as possible and please support its sponsors. If you would like to see your • Every Thursday. Tango • Playback Theatre event listed in the Community Calendar, you can submit practice/lessons. Info: 537- Workshop. Info: Sharon your event by any of the following means: 2707 Marmorstein 653-9141. Drop by: 324 Lower Ganges Road Send us a fax: 250-537-8829 Via e-mail: [email protected] Ir you find an error in any of these listings, please give us a call and we'll correct our error! Thanks/ Did you know? ~eat1ie ~abies! Harlan's Chocolates Huge A Class Act has: new Chocolate roses and other great selection Thanksgiving gift ideas! of used 104 McPhillips Ave. books Bears @ $19.99 537-2812 our new location: Retired Beanies @ $12.99 [lliiiJ!j Open 7 days a over 6000 titles from 120 Hereford Ave. Current Releases @ $9.99 week until 7pm N arnia Books 100 Lower Gauges K-d 537-4434 (neld to Pbaruuosave) 537-8985 Scrap quilt on Oct. 16 & 17 t.be Hn,rn.n,cie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 ·~ ______e_n_t_e_r_t _a_UnEm____ e_ n__ t ~_a_n__ d __ th__ e_a __r_t8 ______5lrgentinian riango: %e queen ofLatin dance story and photo martial mis-like repartee in the by Amei Parkes lower body that gives the tango its quick phone call alerts unique identity," writes film a friend to the photo maker, Sally Potter, on the CD 5l shoot happening at the jacket cove~ to the motion picture calln's home. Be there in two soundtrack of The Tango Lesson. hours. Click. Its roots also point to why it Later, on this warm fall day, has been called the deepest dance in the world. t\\'o friends laugh while they In Buenos Aires in the JC)(X)s, it t'\change street shoes for dane was the chmce of working people in~ shoes. Under their breath, the\ sav, "haven't done this in a and was characterized bv its \\hik. \Ve'll need to warm up. I cxtremclv closed codes. Like in the past, 'themes still centN around fet•l sillv. You'll b(' fine." The tt•nsion ·turns playful, but only the ordinary p('rson and their prob le!ns, the city tmd memories. momentarily. Tlw result is a dance which is She presses play on the ghetto "heady and passionate, sensual blaster set up on the porch. lie and meditative, melancholic and waits for her to return. They joyful, [that] is identifiably look into each other's eyes and Argentinean and yet, clearly, is place hands on shoulders, on universally accessible," writes hips, like featherweights. Potter. In seconds, a choreography of slow, slow, quick-quick, slow While t Starting Octo.er I sf you'll ltave to pay a deposit on all reacfy-to-cfrinlc Fresh, delicious, •everage containers nutritious meals for Seniors and MENU FOR WEEK OCTOBER 12 - 16 {except for mille or mille suiJstitutesJ people on the go! •Bacon wrapped Fillet Mignon SUI' RELAX. WE'LL MAKE II' EASY •Chicken "Cordon Bleu" NEW MENU FOR YOU 1'0 GEl' YOUR MONEY BACK. EVERY WEEK! •Grilled Silver Hake Fillets Complete meal • ready to heat •Exeter Stew with Dumplings & serve, includes vegetables. Salt Spring Refund Centre •Coq au Yin •Scandinavian "Frikadeller" $600 370 lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V7 Tel: 537-8784 each •Braised Beef Liver ONLY I NOGST OPEN 70-5 Tuesday through Saturday Toll Free 1-877-704-CHEF (2433) .6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • -the :Ua,:rn.n,cie DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS entertaiiunent and the arts ~ ~ $5.75 . J. LUNCH ...... Tues.-Fn. 11:30-2:00 ~ DINNER ..... : ...... Tues.-Thurs. 5:00-10:00 Sunday revival at Fulford Inn ...... Fn.-Sat. 5:00-11:00; Sun. 5:00-9:00 by Shellyse Szakacs ty of old-time river songs. to tell the stories and inspiration LICENSED- CLOSED MONDAYS Galleyjam, a duo formed by The informal, fully acoustic, sit- behind their original material and ~~ Brian (Buck) McDonald and ting-'round-the-living-room-play- the connection they feel to the Golden Randy Miller, began their winter ing-old-faves-and-new-loves wel- songs they cover lends an intimate, CHINESE RESTAURANT season of Sunday performances at comes patrons into an intimate, personal flavour to the experience. Upper Ganges Centre- Ganges • 537-2535 the Fulford Inn last week. relaxed space. Greg and Cathy Chrissie, another patron last Witl1 a combined total of more Worobee, visiting from Victoria, Sunday, was visibly moved, stating tlmn 60 years musical experience, said, "This is wonderful, there's tl1at, "I love men who aren't afraid of Randy -the :Ua,.r.. a,cie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • ~ ______e_n_t_e_r_t_a_~ ____ e_n ___ t ~_a_n__ d __ th__ e __ a_r_t_8 ______ Children's Fair Calling all kids (and their parents!) by Bev Stewart explains while dangling used and found items around the The Salt Spring Island Rumplestiltskin before me. house and even from the beach. Children's Fair is coming to town. All of tl1e puppets appearing in tl1e Teachers won't want to miss On Saturday, October 16, play Rumplestiltskin are made by Westover Elementary School's pro ArtSpring will host a day-long fes Oertel. The heads are moulded of duction of Beauty and the Beast, tival of puppetry and storytelling. fibreglass and hanclpainted \vith which is entirely acted by students. Events will be staged under the acrylics. H SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1Oth RpastD1nner Turkey $1495 Served with mashed yam & potato, er gravy, fresh vegetables and your pJ'rson choice of house salad or pumpkm soup. 132 Lower Ganges Road • 537-1097 Sun.·Thurs. 1 0:30·8:30; Fri. & Sat. 1 0:30·9:00 /-'f.:~-~; biving ban guag~ ~?:\~~ ~ehool of d3 ~ eoming Sacred Dance Classes at Learn Ceremonial Dance the Beaver Pt. Hall that brings you in tune Next class. Sunday October with the planet and your 17th. 2 - 4pm inner dreams. Cost: $10.00 Drop ins For more info, phone: Welcome! 653-4579 OVER. 6,000 PEOPLE on Salt Spring I sland read the Barnacle every week! Inquire about our attractive ad rates ! Phone Jeff or C hris tina 537-4040 ·~ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • -the :Ua,:r:n.a,ci.e 4 entertaininent ~ and the arts - Kids begin three year iourney at drama school ~~ by Rob McMahon ensures that every mask made praise) or the CORE Inn. clunfry·H~me Last Saturday, from 1Oam to for the show will be fitted to Every Tuesday focuses on at Grace Point Square 2pm, the third floor of the each individual actor's face. two hours of acting (voice, 250-537-4014 CORE Inn housed thirteen Stagecoach Theatre, which movement and pre-written Kitchens - Baths - Furniture - gauze-and plaster-wrapped held its first class this sc1ipt work), every Thursday Fine Architectural Products drama students, a number of September, combines the teaches an aspect of theatre comfmtable looking mattress study of acting with the more production (lighting, costume es and pillows and three design, stage management) extremely lively teachers. and a four-hour session on • NOTICE • Stagecoach Theatre, a new Saturday ranges from work Island-based drama school for shops on mask-making to field children aged 11 to 15, was work at the Belfry Theatre in GANGES MARINA engaged in mask-making for its Victmia. upcoming production of Alice Stagecoach Theatre's mission ~ Winter Hours ~ In Wonderland (which will run statement is to provide ·a fruit 9:00 am - 1 :00 pm next April at A1tSp1ing). ful "journey for youth through In the play, all of the charac the perfonning arts." GAS- DIESEL ters (save Alice) \'Viii wear inhi The name refers to both the Effective October 1/99 cate masks, which were made content of the courses (stage) through a complex three-step and the specific method of process, taught by Kathleen instruction (coaching as Measures. The children's faces opposed to teaching). In short, were first covered in plaster Stagecoach's main instructors VVaterfront and gauze, then left to dry for Margaret Jardine, Simon Home an hour (this explains the A private sandy beach comes with this f ;: -~ ~ Local a uthor launches history of the Hawaiian people who settled in the Pacific Northwest. This second book book was published in story and photo The story begins in the late 1995. by Bev Stewart 1980s when Koppel, a freelance Meanwhile, in 1993, Salt Spring author Tom Koppel writer with a Ph.D. in Political Ballard Power Co. put its will officially launch his latest Science from the University of first PEM fuel cell pow book, Pow e ~ing the Future, The \Visconsin, heard a news item ered bus on the road, Ballard Fuel Cell and the Race lo about the fuel cell on CBC Radio. thanks largely to B.C. Change the World, on October 9 He then researched Quality Doesn 't Cost ... Introductory Special M onday- Friday, :1.0am-2pm I While THE ... 1't pays. :~:~::~::ed $100 Fine cookware & accessories. donut & coffee Must present coupon. Available at -~~ In effect 'til Oct. 29/99 Love My Kitchen TIN St-ic:::>P GLAo·s 140 Fulford Ganges_~~J:=~'f 537-588~- iJ of Ganges • 537-4211 MAN • Heating • Ventilation join us at the FULFORD INN • H.R.V.'s Pub or Restaurant ~'{ SPRJ~ • Flashings • Fireplaces THANKSGIVING HAM ~heet Metal Ltd. Q OR TURKEY DINNER We are the local With all the trimmings. Soup or Salad. 538 -0100. dealer for $12.95 165 Eagle Ridge Dnve '-----_-/·\ jh~ ~(tllfo ;.o j 1;r '- ' .. -· ·- --~- - - at the head of LENNOX ONE LESS THING TO Fulford Harbour WORRY ABOUT Phone: 653-4432 20 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • -t;b.e H a.:rn.a.cl.e li-ving 11, well Steve's After 5Specials! Wednesdays & Thursdays only! Book an appointment with Steve between 5-8 pm Wednesday or Well ness~ a real bang for our bucks! Thursday and receive a FREE movie rental with haircut. crisis lines. Here are some more: STEVE ~SaN ... People with Disabilities (call Macie at 537-1460), Bessie LOCKS, STOCK & BARBER SHOP 115 McPhillips Avenue • 537-8842 Dane Hospice (537-2770), C~ Mon-Tues 9-5; Wed-Thurs 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 10-4 ""mr -w:.:tt. A~ f~ Narcotics Anonymous (1-250- Wellness is a from Ontario in 1993. 383-3553). subject that As part of her Masters degree, We can all take comfort in the should interest everyone! Let's Sharon intervened at SSI fact that so many wonderful peo INVITATION TO TENDER face it: we all want to be healthy Community Services, and in ple on this island are involved in Closing Date and stay that way! June 1996 was appointed to her our wellness and that Sharon is Description Reference A pamphlet from Seniors present position-Wellness there co-ordinating their efforts. To provide landscape maintenance Q9-3204 19 Oct 99 Services describes wellness as "a Programmes Co-ordinator. In a letter to Seniors Services for the BC Hydro Gulf Island's state of physical, mental, emo Sharon's work involves dealing members in September, Ganges District Office & Salt Spring Substation. Pesticide tional and spiritual functioning with an array of available servic- President Mel Sumner wrote, applicator license must be at optimum level "It would be almost obtained. for each individ impossible to visual ual." It points out ize at this time life Details available from the office of BC Hydro purchasing manager, 69 11 Southpoint Drive, 13th Floor, Burnaby, BC Y3N 4X8. that each of us on Salt Spring with Tel. (604) 528-2577 or (604) 528-2560. needs to take out the Community Sealed tenders clearly marked with reference number will be received at responsibility for Wellness the above address until II :00 am on the above closing dates. our own wellness, Programme. Sharon and that wellness is Glover, the co-ordi THE POWER IS YOURS supported by co nator, has done such Ifni 0 operation between a wonderful job that BChydro au www.bchydro.com the individual, the it virtually touches family, community each of us in some resources and well form or another!" ness practitioners. He went on to It also states that write that the wellness creates $18,000 annual out Fall Aerobics healthy individuals lay, supported _ Schedule and a stronger com almost entirely by munity. Seniors Services, Now Available! The community truly gives us, "a real Come Try the Latest in Aerobics - Stationary wellness practition bang for our bucks!" Spin Cycle Classes fo r all Levels! er on the Island is Seniors' "Annual Sharon Glover. She Wellness Appeal" is Complimentary Tour works out of now on and cheques Seniors Services can be made out to and Workout! Free Personal Fitness Session with one of ou r Salt Spring Seniors (379 Lower Ganges Community wei/ness practitioner Sharon Glover Fully Qualified Trainers Road, 537-4607). and marked "for Sharon is well qualified fo r her es. Some examples are: arthritis Wellness." Tax deductible Tanning Special! most important position. She self-management, blood pres receipts wi ll be issued. Twelve Tann ing Sessions for the Price ofT en spent many years in education in sure clinics, breast examination, In my last column (September One Year Unli mited Tans Toronto, teaching, counseling education, senior visitations, 21), I mentioned that Lois for as low as $149.00 and as the principal of a school. nutrition, peer counseling and Sprague is managing the Sonja She has a Masters Degree in health promotion, guest speak resource room at Seniors Hollingsworth Phone for complete descriptions, Counselling Psychology from ers and health forums. Services. Lois now reports that North End rates or to make a Appointment with a Trainer! the Acller School (Vancouver There is a vast support net Catherine Faulkner also shares Fitness and Chicago). She and husband work of services available on the the duties of running the centre North End Fitness Doug Wilkins visited Salt Spring Island. They include: AA; so ably set up originally by Mary and bought property here in Alanon; alzheimer's, arthritis Toynbee. Seems it takes to two to 537-521 7 1986. They moved to the Island and cancer support groups, and tango after the industrious Mary! ~,/;:,:;:,:.;.Eapital . ~~:.~: H···.· ealth ~on ='~;~:~;, . Buildini Partnerahips for llett.er Health FLU & PNEUMOCOCCAL IMMUNIZATIONS Salt Spring Island Health Unit Clinic Dates: Thursday, October 21 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09:3 0-11 :30am Tuesday, October 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ol-3pm Thursday, November 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010am-1 2pm Tuesday, November 16 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 9-l lam Answers to PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT this week's 538-4880 Crossword Puzzle SALT SPRING------ News S-tory? Pho-to Oppor-tuni-ty? Linen & Dry Cleaners Ltd. can ~u~!.. l!~le 53 7-4040 •. 'the :Un,ria.o,cie • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 2• ------· MARY KAY ------Uving c'il, well WE TEACH *Lingerie Pampass Grass '"" . *Loungewear SKIN CARE. Mary Kay has a Professional proven-effective skin care Bra Fittings Exotic plumes on drought-hq.r,dY, piOnt program for you. -~ . - : ~:(j:". ~ • .;_ •..... Call today! 2420 Beacon Avenue \ ·:· ' ~ ·-. Professional Mary Kay Sidney, B.C. plum~s 011 large sp~imt:ms; some Skin Care Consultant 4t~tfJ.~ ... 250-656-1002. Connie Wray more tliari 10 feet tall. ··· 537-5442 -w~J waste & Recycling Tuesday thru saturdaY. 8 am • 5 pm Next to Ganges Village Market for only Waste & Recycling Pick-up service s33~~ BUY4 Large clean-ups consecutive weeks and get an extra week & recycling service FREE!! Advertising must be pre-paid. Offer ends Oct. 30/99 Not to be combined with any other offer. CALL 653-9279. cell. 537-7904 Drop by Yl.n Js{ana fami{y serving Is{anaers since 1861 324 Lower Ganges Road or phone 537-4040 22 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5,1999 • -t;h.e :Ua,:r:n.a,cie Ph~fi~ s37;4o4o Mon: t:ti ~=~~;~ i .... "H~!.. l!~~le 8:30 am to S:OO pm .•···· .•..•...... email: [email protected] - CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: 4:00 pm Friday preceding next issu~ 4 jHOLD THE PRESSH DEADLINE: 55 5 NOON Monday preceding next issue 110 •IN MEMORIAM 120 • MESSAGES OF 120 • MESSAGES OF 140 • UPCOMING EVENTS 140 • UPCOMING EVENTS 160 • BIRTHDAYS THANKS THANKS IN LOVING MEMORY! SALT SPRING Equestrian Club ~' ?~;:ea' .tal . THANK YOU FOR Erendira Brynelsen would like to thank Ganges YOUR SUPPORT ~:~ . PIth &gion DEJf\vu. Village Market and Accent Electric ~~~...... -~~... · HealBuikllnrl'lrtM ...,,.,M .. ,~,....,~ for their generous donations to The Salt Spring RCMP and the SSI our Benefit Trail Ride on Cops lor Cancer - Tour de Rock organ COSTUMES September 26 and John Denton izing committee would like to express Seaside Mouat"s Mall and Melodie Dupuis for their their appreciation to the following indi PRENATAL Mon.-5at. 10-5 viduals, businesses and/or organiza organization and planning. The 537-8806 tions lor their support and donations lor fonowing participants are also our Sept. 16, 1999 Dinner and Auction: CLASSES thanked. for their support, A Thousand Words Picture Framing, Next series will be held on r t!'e Salt Se!i'Jllslmd Angelica and Mason Bennett, Masayo Hora, Harbour House Hotel, \....Onservan~ Michelle Boyd, Margaret Byron, Arbutus Tree Service, Choices, The Mondays, Lynne Denton, Judy fry, Caroline Fishery, North End Fitness, Coastal Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1 Hickman, Kristin Hunsberger, Currents Gallery, Ganges Auto Marine, Lauren Kelsey, Deb O'Toole, Windsor Plywood, Skin Sensations Day 5:00-7:00 pm FORD LAKE Happy Birthday ]enn! Krista Sctvold, Cathy Walker. 4099 Spa, The Right Hand Man (Peter An Ecological Jewel on Andress), Gail Beattie, Pharmasave, Register at the Are the airlines and Hawaii THE 4-H CLUB would like to give Salt Spring Island really ready for you? special thanks to the following for Roots Lodge, Hastings House, Moka CHR Health Office or call House, Mouats, SS Marine Rentals, Aloha Sweet 16! their donations to the 4-H Raffle: 538-4880 for more info. Speakers A Class Act, Johnstone ware and Simon Henson, SS Thyme, Harlan's, Love ya, Jim Spencer, Jill Louise Campbell, Kate McEwen, Trend-Tex Fabrics for the quilt; Fee: Mom, Dad & Jeremy Cedar Beach Resort, Slegg Lumber, $25.00 Naturalist Tom Mcphee for the glass pen Robert Bateman, Lynn Cullum-Rosse!, 140.4199 dant, Hastings House for the din Locks Stock and Barber Shop, SS Auto Dan Buffet, ner for two, Helen Weibe for the Parts, Island Star Video, Linda Pickell, Ducks Unlimited (Canada) painting, and Sunset Farms for the Fulford Inn, Vesuvius Inn, Payless, SSI School District sheepsl 24:------~ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • -the :Ua.:r:n.oel.e -uarnaete f continued t1'lllt!•:M~II~t4i=l'il'l@=1"1 550 o MACHINING/ 13e!eti:teiil-i#l"iit•liiO'M•:W from WELDING BY OWNER, 2 yrs old, 3 bed rooms, 2 bathrooms, oak floors, Page 24 (' Classi ieds WELDING, trim and cabinets, vinyl siding, Lotus MACHINING Be garden shed, double garage, 1n Ganges. $189,000 537-2204 4699 400 o HELP WANTED 400 o HELP WANTED Building Co. FABRICATING FOR SALE: #138 Brinkworthy. EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON THANK YOU to everyone who Approx. 11 00 square feet, two bed required for fast growing Salt applied for the office position at Specializing in: room, 1-1 /2 baths, attached garage, Spring weekly tabloid newspaper. Ganges Village Market. The posi Aluminum and fenced, private backyard, fruit Make money and have a life! Mail tion nas been filled. 4099 trees/garden. 537-4997 for appt. or drop off resume to: the REYNOlDS Stainless Steel 410 o EMPLOYMENT 3 1/2 ACRES with home. Barnacle Island journal, 324 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY $185,700. This is a very good Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring WANTED Creative transformations CLEANING piece of property. Come by and Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. 4099 JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER see for yourself at 300 Upper for your personal and ~ available for work. Additions, ren ISLAND MARINE Ganges Road or phone 537-5976 WANTED PERMANENT part professional space. 653-4201 time office assistant. People & ovations, new homes, sun decks, 537-8168 pager CONS1RUCT10N SERVICES LTD. for information. 4099 computer friendly. Reliable and green houses etc. Reasonable • Renovation • Painting 537-9710 COTTAGE AND five acres for have a vehicle available. Reply in rates. Quality and integrity. jim • Restoration • Design Ross Walker sale. Park like setting. Close to writing to Box 22, c/o The Anderson. 537-9124. ~" town. Pond, two sheds, private, Barnacle, 324 Lower Ganges Kari Szakacs 530 o ELECTRONICS $219,000. 537-4786. 4799 .. AND HOW often have you Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K REPAIRS 551 o AUTOBODY & longed to see the nitty gritty dirt 537-9923 44'X12' MOBILE home. Must 2V3. 4199 PAINTING . "Banned" in your home? Call Kim GEORGE SIMPSON, licensed sell. Moving. Very good condi tion. U-move. Asking $9,000 obo. CONTRACT POSITION from for your cleaning needs! Pager electronic tech. 32 years experi October 1 - December 15, 1999. 512 o PAINTERS ence repairing all makes and Getting desperate. 653-4098 4599 Duties to include, reception, typ 537-8244. 4099 I.C.B.C. ACCREDITED SHOP models VCR's, stereos, amps, 620 o ACREAGES/LOTS ing, invoicing, bank deposits, MAN WITH fill-size pick-up and camcorders, microwave ovens, shipping & receiving, mail, must • Expert body & frame work chainsaw will do hauling, land JOHN PAUL etc. Free estimates. Fast service. 8 ST. MARYS Lakefront acreage. have experience with email, • Custom painting, glasswork Lot A 5.88 acres, 250 feet lake word, simply accounting, some scaping, raking, lawns, digging, PAINTING years on Salt Spring. 537-1968. • Certified body men front, $260,000. Lot D 6.06 retail sales would be an asset. marine, fibreglass, grinding - Buy a acres, 125 feet lakefront, • ICBC claims, rust check Must be willing to take direction whatever! Reasonable rates. Call us for DISPLAY $190,000. Phone 537-2226.41 99 and have a willingness to learn. Clayton 537-4489, Sam - 9pm. an estimate Hours Monday - Friday, 2 - 5. CLASSIFIED !:ti!eDil:t!1•=1"ii!li:&li1Mai=l'•l this size !1 "J in the Apply in writing to Department 420 o BUSINESS Barnacle for only 1)-c~ ,~~ WILLING TO trade retail space in 21 c/o The Barnacle, 324 Lower OPPORTUNITIES 537-2732 Historical Gas town, Vancouver for Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, PERSONAL PROSPERITY. Do ' $'10.75* ,_:;,lLISieN residential. .Worth $270,000. B.C. V8K 2V3. 4099 (plus CST> Equity $140,000. Phone 604- you desire a weekly income of 521 o CLEANING SERVICES 'Frequency discounts available 115 Desmond Cres., Ganges 408-0450. 4299 WE PAY YOU to lose weight. $2000 to $10,000, starting in your Need 85 people immediately. first month? Do you have a desire Gulf Island 540 o GARBAGE •l•I•G:telll"i=l"ii•lilil=l'~i· Doctor recommend 1 00% natu to help yourself and others achieve 537-2513 MAGICAL COTTAGE available, ral and nutritionally based. Call personal and financial freedom? If 604-878-4844 www.success. November- April. W/D. Beautiful so I can help you. Call1-888-619- WINDOW herbalife.com/4ever 4099 Salt Spring setting, all utilities included, local 0088 toll free for recorded mes OVER 6,000 PEOPLE CLEANERS on Salt Spring Island read phone. $1,000 month. 5-37- PART TIME to Full Time. sage and leave message. 4199 GarHage 0004. 4099 Heritage Car & Truck Rentals and Complete Janitor Service the Barnacle every weeki Ganges Marina has a position for TRANSFER SEASONAL TWO bedroom cot 2 - 3 days per week until january, Buy a Rug & Carpet Cleaning tage, fully furnished, jacuzzi tub, DISPLAY - o then full time through until 580 RENTALS shower, fireplace, patio, covered October 2000. Apelicants must CLASSIFIED Steam Extraction STATION PARTY TIME Rentals We rent veranda, no smoking, no pets. have a valid drivers license and - $850/month. 538-0039. J899 this size 11-112"! in the -NOW OPEN dishes, glassware, cutlery, linen, be bondable. Must be flexible tables, chairs, assorted party sup with days of work and possible Carpet Guard Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm CUTE COZY Cottage. Cusheon Barnacle for only - plies. 537-4241 days, 537-4577 split sh1fts. References will be Saturday 1Oam-4pm Lake Road, suitable for couple. evenings. ~n required. Mature applicants only. 537-9841 CLOSED MON., OCT. 11th 537-2329 to leave message. Call for an appointment between $15.63* LIONS HART Bradley Hall - Available immediately. 4099 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Call Uma Attractive, convenient, wheel 340 Blackburn Rd The Meyers (250) 537-4225. 4099 (plus GSTl 'Frequency TELL OUR ADVERTISERS YOU chair accessible. Capacity 80 to Call lor into Classifieds ...... WE NEED help in cleaning stalls. discounts available READ IT IN THE BARNACLE! 537 21 87 120. Phone 537-2000 or 537- continue on ~ 537-4046. 4099 .:>40.tfn 9179. 4899 Page 26 If you would like to advertise in Dial a Professional, please give us a call! ...uarnaete . ....a.n.d ...... ph. 537-4040 Registered Massage Therapist Specializing in Clean Elegance HOT TUB AND POOL ~1\/'\RDON MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Elly Owen -v-0/'\Rr, RMT NO.AD Housecleaning MUSIC Transformational Healing Arts Centre Phone: Specializing in Creative PROFESSIONAL 32-TRACK 537-2111 Lancer Building DIGITAL RECORDING Fax: Accessory Arrangements 311 Lower Ganges Road 537-2188 DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION (250) 537-8758 537-9362 Paul Brosseau 653-4565 THINNING Tour Island Realtors Gulf Island Creative HAIR? ACCENT Westcoast . A recent discoverv NORMAN Design for ROTHWELL Construction Ltd. indicates that a hdir ELECTRIC Custom Homes mite may be the reason. 250-537-5166 ·~~ LTD. Renovations Call today for an Additions appointment for a FREE Total Electric Service. hair sca11 using my 11ew MYLES Nioxi11 Detection Lamp. WILSON 370 Stark Road Call Dave Renick • 537-1796 250-537-7200 "'-'''--"'-...... ___J 537-2156 Serving the Islands since 1987 tiU 9Jeacli ---1111111111111111111111 llOl- ll5 Fulford Ganges Rd. Fax: 537-5782 #3- 105 Rainbow Road ROYAL LEPAGE email: Salt Spring Island, B.C. VBK 2W1 ---1111111111111111111111 [email protected] Commitment is the priceless ingredient! website: www.gulfislands.com/construction Full Service Dash-wood We Paint & Redecorate This space lliCIRONIC CONSTRUCTION LTD. with Care is available. REPAIR SHOP Custorr: Homes • Renovations SPECTRA·TOOE PAinT. e PARA Give us a call! t;h.e :Un,.r.-..n,cic • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 2~ continued 800 • CARS I TRUCKS 820 • BOATS/MARINE from Page BOATBUILDING SUPPLIES for Thanksgiving Holiday 25 less. Fibreglass, epoxy, hardware, CIDSSifieds ...... ~ ii ~ ...... fasteners .. . Best prices; will ship Deadline Changes GilliES AIRD IWIIII anywhere. The Marine Supply Store, 1-888-748-1149 or lma- 710 • APARTMENTS 800 • CARS I TRUCKS rine.com. rin For the Barnacle issue dated FOR RENT \--~l!:!P1 , .. 4::·~:t:::~:;;:::v~~:4> 1986 16' PETERBOROUGH October 12th deadlines vvill be: IMMACULATE, MODERN main Power Boat with 60 HP johnson floor suite on acerge. Ocean view, ~Budget Licensed Mechanics galv trailer. All in excellent condi private decks. Only suitble for Deller J 8310A • Brakes • Mufflers • Suspension tion. $3,900. 537-0798 4699 couple of individual who enjoys 2440 BEVAN AVE.· SIDNEY •On·boord computer diagnostics the quiet of country living. N/S, 18-1/2 FT. SAILBOAT N/P. $600 per month plus utili •Custom exhoust fobricotion Fibregtass, bilge keels, 3 sails, 9.9 ties. 537-8393. 4099 1991 •Wheel alignment & balancing johnson. Looks & sails good. 537- •Government test focility ONE BEDROOM suite, separate SHADOW 1737. $3000, trades considered. entrance, sunny peaceful yard; 840 • MOTORBIKES/ shared veggie gardening space. CONVERTIBLE :fliEC/Al/ST SCOOTERS $525 includes utilities. No smok Loaded. Power seat. ers please. 537-4536. 4099 83 HONDA Shadow, 500 cc, ~~~ 537·9221 M-~~~S under 20,000 km 's, excellent 730 • SHARED condition. $1,475. obo. 537- ACCOMMODATION !below Dagwood's behind car wash) $7 900 5096. 4199 The Barnacle office will be closed HOUSEMATE WANTED. Two Call for Listings! 1980 DNEPR (Russian motorcy Monday, October 11th rooms ($350/ $250) respectively 810 • CAMPERS/ cle) shaft drive reverse gear 650cc or studio $450/mo. plus utilities. 655-2600 MOTORHOMES/RVs (approx) $480. obo 537-5976 Mature, spiritually/ecologically minded person. Must love dogs. 35FT. PROWLER 5th Wheel. HOLD THE PRESS Quiet house, lots of wood. Lots of extras including storm · D~!!!!!:!?le Organic garden. Available to rent windows, new 2-way hot water NEWSPRINT ROLL ends now 324 Lower Ganges Rd · 537-4040 Nov 1/99. Can begin rental tank, and 20' awning. $11,500. available for sale at The Barnacle office - 324 Lower Ganges Road. agreement with 3 weeks of hous 537-8764. 4099 esitting beginning Oct 9. Please 537-4040. tln 1974 KENSKILL 35' mobile Camperette (cheap), toilets, Reading, Writing, Beginning call Doris 537-9392 4599 1999 FALL FAIR T-shirts still home with tipout, 6'6" high ceil available at the Barnacle Office. sinks, tubs and windows. 537- Reading, Study Skills and 800 • CARS I TRUCKS ing. Includes furniture and all 324 Lower Ganges Rd . 537-4040. 1660 or 537-0695. 4099 Homework Support. Call for information (250) 746-0222. 1991 CHRYSLER LeBaron HfRilAGf appliances (gas/electric) and $10 each. 4199 STILL TIME to register for heat. Excellent condition. Located Landau - loaded, beautiful car, GORDON WALES Pottery has Sewing Classes - Kids or Adults - every option. Must see. $8500 on Salt Spring. $7,000 obo. Steve CARS AT captured the charmed memories Call now! Seams Right Sewing obo. 537-9318. 4099 WHOLESALE (604)418-0554. 4399 of simple seaside pleasures. School - 537-8916, Kim Mcintyre. 4099 FORD F150 1978. Perfect work 1974 SCAMPER Trailer. 17 feet, Influence your home with these truck. $800 obo. Call evenings sleeps 6, shower, toilet, 3-way memories from Coastal Currents. YOU CAN still borrow the Weed 537-1365. 4099 fridge, 3-burner stove w/oven. 537-0070. 4099 Wrench, designed to pull Broom HOLD 1983 BUICK Riviera. Metallic Clean. 2 propane tanks. Spare SIDEWALK SALE this Sunday and Gorse using leverage, not brute strength. Offered by the grey. Great condition. Excellent tire. $4,200. 537-2113. 4399 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at mterior. Low mileage. Full service Saltspring Island Conservancy. 5PRESS Save-On Saltspring in Gasoline records. New bral balance and harmony in all rela be still and regain your center is the call now. upon you. You are eager to move beyond habitu may be in your best interests now. To this end tionships. To this end, we will all With summer now gone and winter a couple of al perspectives and inhibitions. You believe that you are drawn to express yourself in original and For the week, HOROSCOPES be called to give more and this is months away, what better chance to calm down love knows no bounds and you do not want to be powerful ways. Educational and cultural interests · ·•· by Michael O'Connor especially so for you. Ideally, you and gather your thoughts. You may also find that limited by conventional standards. tn your mind, are a part of your agenda. You are eager to learn e-mail: will be sensitive to inner compuli spending time to prepare for the winter by mak at least, you are exploring why you value and new things and are willing to give fully to the [email protected] sions to investigate into this mat ing a list of what needs to be stored will bring you believe what you do. The world is changing fast process. Meanwhile, you have more courage ter more closely. A righteous atti peace. This includes putting away summer things and so too are the possibilities for a wider scope and determination than usual to identify, elimi· Tip of the week: Libra is the sign traditionally tude about how things 'should be', without mak and with the millennium bug lurking it also implies of experience. An adventurous spirit is prompting nate and replace the floorboards of outworn associated with relationships. Of course, all signs ing sincere efforts yourself, is bound to re-bound being ready to share in case public services are you to explore new places and people. Let love beliefs. Follow through! are linked to relationships because life itself is an on you. Play fair! delayed. Be slow, calm and thorough. guide you! ongoing series of complex relationships in the Aquarius (Jan 20 • Feb 19) New cultural inter fullest sense of the term. Libra is particularly Taurus (Apr 21 • May 20) Refining the quality of Leo (Jul 22 • Aug 21) The urge to socialize and Scorpio (Oct 22 - Nov 20) An inward retreat to ests and possibly even travel to far off lands is a your life continues as a central theme. To this end associated with the principles of harmony, bal learn new things is emphasized this week. You regain your center continues. Your thoughts are part of this week's New moon seed for you you may want to bring more art into your daily ance, fairness, and justice in relationships. are curious and eager to do some research work. drawn to the future and you feel excited by the Aquarius. You feel excited by the prospects par Interestingly, Libra is also associated with the routine. From a wider perspective, asking what That the subject you wish to investigate is some possibilities. Despite outer delays you feel ambi tially because of the returns implied. Beyond the 'other' in relationships and is classically knowr. as constitutes a more artistic life in general is worth one who has caught your attention lends a tious. You know that it is just a question of time adventure, financial opportunity is a part of the consideration. On one hand, this implies learning the 'blind spof in a personal birth chart. Further, provocative twist. You may not be ready to reveal before the momentum will pick- up again. In the scenario. You are in a good position to learn new the 'Descendanf, opposite to the 'Ascendant' or how to merge your talents with those of others in your deeper motives right away. Like a charming mean time you are eager to gain insights that will skills as well. Confidence may be your greatest rising sign, is symbolically linked to Libra regard harmonious and practical ways. To this end , be spy who knows how to melt defenses, your mood assist you to be fully prepared to capitalize when hurdle, however. Just be willing to learn new less of the sign that actually occupies that point. open and even consult your friends and associ is smooth , coy and wary. It is not the time to fully that time arrives. With friends you feel congenial things and be patient with yoursen. You will learn In other words, the Ascendant'Descendant axis ates as to how you can bring this about more execute your plan , but these preliminary meas yet detached. Reserve your right to focus on you quickly once you actually get started. effectively. is always exactly 180 degrees apart and changes ures are important. for awhile. Pisces (Feb 20 • Mar 20) The urge to merge with degree every four minutes along with the daily Gemini (May 21 • Jun 20) The focus on love Virgo (Aug 22 • Sep 23) As you analyze your Sagittarius (Nov 21 • Dec 20) A charge of ener others in both mind and body continue. You are rotation of the Earth on its axis. For example, if a relationships will take on increased emphasis this current financial status, your thoughts are drawn gy continues to flow through your veins. You feel open to learn new things and to enter into new person's Ascendant is 10 degrees Sagittarius week. You are naturally a giving person and are to the bigger picture. Ironically, philosophical inspired and the wave is allowing latent charis territory. Allowing others to teach you remains then the Descendant is 10 degrees Gemini. Libra happiest when acting in a service oriented way. wanderings and investigative probes to more matic qualities to re-emerge after a prolonged key. Be willing to listen and receive at every and the Descendant are also linked to what we However, for full satisfaction you must find the fully understand it all are drawing your attention period of relative dormancy, even years! This is a opportunity. You do not have to agree with every project and whom we are attracted to in relation balance between work and play. Too much of one back to you . Be careful not to slice the picture too time to gather new tools and you feel committed thing you hear yet, try not to be defensive. ships. Some say that opposites attract and others or the other will create disharmony. Perhaps your thin lest you find your perceptions caught by one to that end. Still, you may not be entirely sure Everything you know you have learned but this contend that likeness is what draws us to anoth parents emphasized work more than play and of the slivers. Do make efforts to re-evaluate what to focus on. Continue to allow old skins to does not mean that it is the truth or is in your er. Actually, it is a combination of both. you have rebelled and gone to the opposite what is truly important to you beyond social be shed so that you are fresh and receptive to higher interests. Trust the process and yield to extreme. Whatever your situation, evaluate learning entirely new things. Intend to adapt as Aries (Mar 21 • Apr 20) This week the New seductions and pressures. Just the same, recog the incoming flow. whether or not your lifestyle is balanced. necessary. Moon is in your polar opposite sign, Libra. This nize the inherent perfection of it all. Contact Michael O'Connor for personal consulta seed will reinforce the theme of creating more Cancer (Jun 21 • Jul 21) Taking some space to Libra (Sep 23 • Oct 21) A pioneering mood is Capricorn (Dec 21 • Jan 19) A diplomatic tion. (250)352-2936 [email protected] approach to gain favors from authority figures 28 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 • 'the Hn.:r:n.n.cie ______e_te _.~ _ew__ . ______ Ometepe cont'd from p3 human backs. The work is very Recycling and recycling-one new the middTe of a building project labour intensive, involving all for a pre-school, a kitchen (in family members. School holi Nicaragua, as in Canada, hun days are timed so that the chil business and two others handed on gry children learn slowly), and a dren's nimble fingers can help community centre for the very with the sorting of the beans. passed down to Charmaine poor indigenous communities The co-operative directly sup W~'-t~~~ Adams effective Oct l. of Urbaite-Las Pilas. The school ports some 200 people, and They have decided to concen should now be almost finished. indirectly many more, for all The Refund Centre moved from its old location on trate on window treatments and When we started, we received profits from coffee sales go back Hey kids, don't throw that Rainbow Road. The new loca hope to re-introduce the upholstery very generous matching funds to island projects. empty juice box away! As of tion features "fast, clean, friend as soon as possible. from the federal government. We are planning a lOth anniver October 1, all beverage contain ly service," with a "clear, indoor The business is moving to a Like many other programmes, sary party. It will be at Lisa ers (excepting milk and milk-like sorting area." new address and can now be this funding has been greatly Lloyd's capacious barn on products such as soy milk) can The Refund Center will support found at 144 Graham Drive, reduced. But, we still get about October 16, it will be a potluck be returned for refund at the Community Bottle Drives by help keeping to the motto: "From our 75 cents for every dollar we like the best Gulf Islands par Salt Spring Refund Center, ing to promote the drive and by home to your home." raise ourselves, and we are ties-there will be entertainment located at the Ganges Village providing prizes if notified in time. Charmaine says she is looking to grateful for this. We raise our and Latin music, and everybody Market Mall. The new beverage refund poli improve customer service policies, share of the funds through interested in our work and/or our The Refund Center, open from cy, which applies to aH of Canada, meet new friends in the communi donations, which of course we product is invited. Our years in lOam to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, is part of a massive recycling cam ty and have fun with her new job. invite, and also through the pro this operation have been very accepts all "ready to drink" con paign, sparked by "concern for ceeds from our increasing sales satisfying, and a sufficient reason tainers, from pop cans to juice the environment" and designed Glad's Ice Cream and of Ometepe coffee in local for having a party, but we have tetra packs to liquor bottles. There to "cut down on landfill," said Sweet Shoppe stores and at the Saturday something else in mind as well. is no limit to the number of con Catherine Kovasivk, an employee Lisa Sayers' daughter has Market in Ganges. It is a very As our operations grow, so does tainers that can be brought in at of the Recycling Center. worked at Glad's for the past two high quality arabica with all the the work and we need more any one time for refund. Kovasivk added that the new summers and Lisa has wanted to virtues-shade grown, organic members for such tasks as picking The refund value of containers refund policy could "extend to own Glad's ever since she saw it and fair trade-and we get it up, bagging and delivering, as well is based on size: 5 cents for con other products in the future, in its original location. Such a from a co-operative based in as manninglwomanning the coffee tainers up to and including 1 including, quite possibly, milk cute little ice cream and candy Balgue, the first community table at the market and elsewhere. litre, 20 cents for containers cartons in the next two years." shoppe in downtown Ganges! that we supplied with gravity Come to the party and see for larger than l litre. People are Every new beverage that enters How wonderful! feed water. There is no vehicle yourself. asked to leave the labels on all the Canadian market is entered Lisa wanted to keep Glad's road to the plantation, so Place: Lisa Lloyd's, 190 containers, as each one is into the system, so all beverage open all year so she has acquired everything going in or out, Reynolds Road. When: October scanned to check whether the containers that can be bought in an old fashioned cake donut including the coffee beans, is 16, 5pm. Phone inquiries: 537- beverage has been listed with B.C. are applicable for refund. machine and will have fresh cof carried on either animal or 4493, 537-4347. the Refund Center before a Kovasivk encourages Islanders fee and donuts daily. She is also refund is given. The Refund to stop taking their recycling to carrying a fine assortment of Masks cont'd from pl9 Stagecoach is engaged in fund Center also asks that the caps be groce1y stores as their refund English candy, Dutch licorice basics of theatre production, raising activities to help raise taken off of all containers and policy will be discontinued "in and fine fudge made locally. and the second and third years tuition for needy students. the pull-tabs are left on alu the next six months." Glad's will also be bringing in focusing more on direction They are currently planning a minum cans. Besides, she added, "all the seasonal handmade Callebaut and script-creation. Each car wash on October 9, and The Refund Center-fully containers come here anyway." chocolates. And, of course, applicant must first apply for will gratefully accept any com supported in B.C. by the Glad's is well known for ice admission to the programme, munity aid or bursaries to help Provincial Beverage Industry Island D rapery cream, frozen yogurt and their and is then interviewed to the students out. opened on Salt Spring Island Drapery has been in trademark "waffle cones" now ensure he or she can afford the For those interested in find December 22, but recently business for 16 years, but it's available year round. high level of commitment that ing out more about is needed. All funds generated Stagecoach Theatre, the con by tuition fees are re-directed tacts are Margaret Jardine into the school's productions (537-1390), Simon Henson ~~~ ... -w~~~H~ and events, excepting the (537-9761), and Lynda Jensen Our children's league, for Bains-248, Jessie Maron-157, Tuesday afternoon: Betty instructors' fees. Though there (537-4168), all of whom are Kindergarten through Grade Stuart Elliott-178 Loonie Kane-201, Rita Dods-230. is a cost to the programme, instructors at the school. 5, is looking for members. Tunes: John Sutherland-296, We have a keen core group Julie Bedford-209, 284, 235, SALT SPRING ISLAND who want to see it succeed. Linda Schwagly-202, 215, rs a Call us at Kings Lane for more Martin Hoogerdyk-204, Lance information. 537-2054. Leask-215. Welcome Wagon ~~"~~L COMMUMTY Circus: Mary Tanti-212, 50+: Tuesday morning-Nora ORl Ron Cunningham-200. Porter-222, Rita Brown-240, M :O"\\ Special Olympics: Mahjor Jack Godwin-206. 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