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DANCE REVIEW Choreography fails to match talents Final ArtSpring series umbrellas. The dancers did a fine job niscent of a silent movie where the plot of creating a charming picture of pret­ is literal and the expression is over the show disappoints ty fresh-faced girls moving through top. space. In the piece called One, The Catwalk, BY ANDREA RABINOVITCH The rest of the evening consisted of a solo for Dunbar, the same forced DRIFTWOOD STAFF Dancers Dancing's four pieces. facial expression was used to convey Since when did modern dance start The first, called 1\vo, The Late Edi­ the female image which real women to be called contemporary dance? tion, was inspired by pictures from have been reduced to by popular cul­ I noticed it while glued to the televi­ print mass media, a collage of which ture. sion watching ,So You Think You Can was placed in the lobby to peruse at Dunbar's physical talent and ability Dance. A strong ballet background, intermission. to express an idea was wasted by cho­ bare feet, floor work, off-centre spine Duets that saw all the company reography that, though it did garner technique and the fall and recovery members, with lone male Christopher a laugh from the audience, seemed dynamics spelled "modern." Duban assuredly partnering them all, irrelevant to the theme. The use of pop or modern music, the started with a snapshot of the people The closing piece Quicksilver influence of hip hop, street jazz steps in the picture with the dancers using showed just how hard these dancers and attitudes to create a genre that has exaggerated facial expressions that work with over five minutes of very moved on from 20th-century modern, then evolved into short duets. physical dancing illustrating their skill. as well as the experimentation of the Movement vocabulary sourced The dancers' floor work was excellent, post modern idiom of the '60s and '70s, Garay's roots as a member of the Mar­ Goodman's clean and dynamic steps labels it as contemporary. tha Graham Company in the '70s and shone, and a duet between Dub an and Dancers Dancing, Vancouver cho­ showed some sparks of innovation in Kiri Figueirdo was lovely. reographer Judith Garay's company, the partnering. Of special note was excellent lighting performed at ArtSpring last Saturday The dancers were all technically design by John Carter, which, for me, night as part of the Made in B.C. dance competent, some chosen from the was a highlight of the evening. on tour initiative, designed to increase Simon Fraser University Dance depart­ The opening sentence of the compa­ communities' exposure to dance. ment where Garay is on faculty, though ny's website states: Dancers Dancing is They call themselves "contempo­ Desiree Dunbar and Vanessa Good­ continuallyworkingto develop a voice, rary." man elevated their interpretation with which reflects our contemporary envi­ Opening with a piece that was cho­ more artistry. ronment. reographed by Garay and rehearsed by However, I felt the choreography For this reviewer, I found the work Gulf Islands Secondary School dance lacked depth or any kind of comment decidedly not fulfilling that mandate teacher Sonia Langer, tlie ll young about the people involved within the and judging by the sleepy looks on high schoolers cleanly executed simple snapshots. The original score by Van­ some other audience members' faces steps in floor patterns while holding or couver composer Ted Hamilton, which at the end, I might not have been + manipulating four differently coloured at one point used solo piano, was remi- alone.

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537-5041 Call for Reservations 82 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16,2008 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MUSICIANS ON TOUR Blues-rock prodigy set to thrill Salt Spring Jimmy Bowskill compared tially a blues album, "starts to push the blues/rock boundaries," notes press to Stevie Ray Vaughn and material. "While he will never truly Black Crowes leave the blues gerue, with his skills and technique, Bowskill is clearly bridging Islanders will have the opportunity the gap and developing into an out­ to see a 17 -year-old musical prodigy standing rock guitarist and vocalist." when renowned Canadian blues musi­ Bowskill's blues/rock sound has cian Jimmy Bowskill comes to town. been compared to the likes of Stevie Bowskill will hit the ArtSpring stage Ray Vaughn and the Black Crowes. on April27 as part of his Canadian tour "I think it's coming back around," before he heads off to Europe in July, says Bowskill. "My friends at school lis­ promoting his third self-titled album ten to Zeppelin and the Crowes. People The Jimmy Bowskill Band, released on want to hear that stuff again." March 18. Growing up in the '90s, Bowskill "His story is almost too unbelievable Jimmy Bowskill is ArtSpring bound could have been inspired by Nirvana to be true, but Jimmy Bowskill is the or Radiohead but instead was "drawn real deal," states a recent press release. with Bowskill's three albums, two to the blues." "Bowskill was discovered by Canadian Canadian Indie Favourite Blues Artist "It just seemed so real," explains blues icon Jeff Healey at the age of 11 awards and the 2004 CBC's Galaxie Bowskill. "It's just a really soulful music portfolio images (only one year after he picked up his Rising Star award (amongst others) and it comes straight from the heart. first guitar) ... Bowskill's blues style has already under his belt, he has yet to There's nothing used to hide anything. the right amount of soul, twang and jive graduate from high school. It's just straight up." to lift even the bleakest of souls to rock Colin James is quoted as saying, Performing over 100 concerts a year, out, and has grabbed the attention of "Jimmy is the best natural singer I've Bowskill will be sure to impress island­ such greats as ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, ever heard," while The Night Scrawler ers at ArtSpring. Show time is 8 p.m. Colin James and the late Jeff Healey." in the Toronto Sun describes, "Jimmy and tickets are available at the ArtSpring A Toronto native, Bowskill released Bowskill was on the right side of the Ticket Centre. EyeGo to the Arts tick­ his debut album Old Soul at the tender stage and Healey was in the middle. It ets are available at $5 for high school Photo solution by age of 11, and his sophomore album was kind of like seeing Wayne Gretzky students with valid student cards. For John Cameron garnered him a Juno nomination for and Gordie Howe getting to play on the further information and concert tour 537-5830 Blues Album of the Year while he was same line at once." dates see www.jimmybowskill.com or only 15. It is incredible to think that His latest album, while still essen- www.myspace.com/jimmybowskill. VISITING WRITERS Nim's Island author returns to source of her inspiration Wendy Orr shares years ago and Nim's Island interested in their pitch, is her 20th published book. Mazur went with Walden story during family But her childhood connec- Media, a company com- tion with the area has had a mitted to bringing quality visit profound impact on Orr. children's literature to the "You can say that [expe- screen. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN rience] was my first inspi- Orr reports she couldn't DRIFTWOOD STAFF ration," Orr said during an be happier with how the Salt Spring is known for interview last week. book has been translated for fostering more than its "I had just read Anne of film, saying the characters share of talented writers, Green Gables and I wanted and story are very true to but few have had scream- to live on the little islands how she wrote them. ing fans roped off while they I could see from the ferry. I face a media frenzy on the often think the story was the red carpet. first draft of Nim." Nim's Island can be That's the scene children's Orr was also influenced by author Wendy Orr found two little girls who coinci- said to have first recently at the Los Angeles dentally wrote to her during premiere of the film made the same week, asking her to from her book, Nim's Island. write books about them. appeared as the story There Will Be Blood Jason iud Orr will face a slightly small- The author began think- or er - but no doubt equally ing about a child who writes Known to audiences as moral support of the church matter of individual gain. appreciative - audience to a famous author, but how called Spring Island "that movie about oil", Paul as the church gets the money At the same time, though, when she reads to local the child's life is actually the Thomas Anderson's There provided by the well itself it can't be said that There children at the library this more interesting one. Orr wrote at age nine, Will Be Blood is a complex But as There Will Be Will Be Blood is some kind week. The resulting story centres and frustrating work of art Blood progresses, we find ofleft-wing pinko treatise on It's due to a family connec- on a girl and her scientist that somehow managed to that Daniel is in fact a the evils of the USA. In fact, tion that Salt Spring became father who live on a remote, weedle its way into a Best much greater tactician than I think the film plays on that featuring an orphan one of the only stops on a Pacific island research sta- Picture nomination. Eli. By the end of the film expectation by not giving us The story is that of oil the true nature of Daniel's a single really sympathetic short visit that has includ- tion. who survives living man Daniel Plainview, plans will come to light. .. character with whom we ed a 5,000-seat stadium in When the father's boat is who in 1898 accidentally with dire consequences. can identify. It also refuses Minnesota and the famous wrecked during an expe- discovers the stuff welling The overall theme, that to give us a psychological Grauman's Chinese Theatre dition, Nim contacts Alex off the beach. up while he's prospecting of the ongoing struggle in explanation for Daniel or in Hollywood. Rover, the world's most for silver. When one of his American history between Eli's behaviour, which his Orr was raised in Canada famous adventure writer, to workers dies in an accident, capitalism and religion, is all the more frustrating in but has been living in Aus- save him. Rover turns out Jodie Foster, who stars as Daniel adopts his son H. W. fascinatingly broad yet teased that we want to know why tralia for the last 33 years, not to be the swashbuck- Alexandra Cross, even looks and uses him as a prop in out by a neverending stream of things are the way they are. the homeland of the hus- ling hero she'd expected but how she'd envisioned the his "family business" going beautifully rendered details. The obvious implication band she met in college. an "agoraphobic woman" character. from town to town buying In every interaction between is that the powers that be are Now with her parents liv- instead. Audiences are also happy, up land with oil underneath. Daniel and Eli you see the in utter denial about why it ing on the island and her Nim became a movie after bringing the film in at sec- Most of the film takes place competition between two is they do the things they daughter living in Vancou- freelance screenwriter and ond place at the box office + in the California desert's worldviews that have been do, and how can you know ver, Orr makes regular trips producer Paula-Mazur took for its opening weekend of Little Boston, where Daniel's inextricably linked together in what to do if you don't to B.C. the book home from her April4. entrepreneurial aspirations the American consciousness. know why you're doing it? Her connections to the local library in Santa Monica Even with many unex- clash with those of local Both use each other's capital The resulting moral vacuum West Coast go back to early for her eight -year-old son. pected appointments dur- preacher Eli Sunday (Paul (Daniel's money, Eli's is depressing to think about, childhood, however, when When she realized she ing her side trip to Salt Dano ). The two initially spirituality) to theoretically but it's films like this that at she visited her grandparents couldn't put it down and Spring after the hectic L.A. have a relationship of mutual help the community as a least make us aware enough in Swartz Bay. that the story had captivat- premiere, Orr is very happy gain, the oil man getting the whole, but really it's just a to do something about it. In fact, Nim's Island can be ed her 12-year-old daughter to be making her local said to have first appeared and husband to boot, Mazur appearance. as the story called Spring e-mailed Orr asking for the "To go to the library and Island Orr wrote at age film rights. read to kids - that's actually nine, featuring an orphan The Hollywood experi- more me. This just seems • WALK HARD • .JUNO who survives living off the ence was new for Orr, but very relaxing, much more • THERE WILL BE BLOOD beach. much kinder and gentler my speed." Although Orr was origi- than she'd expected. Orr appears at the library nally educated as an occupa- All the initial arrange- Friday, April18 at 1 p.m. The tiona! therapist, she took up ments were done b e-mail. event is suitable for children • •t...v••n... .J v n •, nrT\IL •v, L VVO 1 u~

Wontanara Drum & Dance ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT presents the launching of CONCERT REVIEW TO·GE-Ttt'fR ...... · African Dance ParfY Saturday, April19 Beaver Point Hall LovingHa smusical sennons Doors open @ 7:30 pm Joined by Emily Show starts @ 8 pm Braden for two .._ ·"·W'"1fl"'-·'~'"- •IROKO ~ -·, ~ - ~ ·~ ~ ·~·-~ ~ . :· ~ concerts at • WONTANARA DRUM & DANCE Fulford Hall $15 In advance I $18 at the door • OJ HINGA Children 12 & under FREE BY PETER VINCENT Advance tickets available at: Acoustic Planet and Spring Books DR IF TWOOD CO NTRI BUTOR Salt For more info: [email protected] or (250) 885-6315 On Salt Spring Island, and particularly at Fulford Hall, the audience can be as enter­ taining as the main event: A "Comedy" MURDER friends and neighbours, ex's, crusty pensioners to country MYSTERY divas, all stirred up in a great cauldron of island humanity THEME CRUISE sharing a common purpose. aboard Last weekend, the com­ Royal Caribbean's THE SERENADES OF THE SEAS! mon purpose was to lay at 0 the feet of the inimitable Harry Manx. Harry sits on a little chair, ~~- 0 \o) a poor-boy waterfront cap perched on his head, wear­ ing thick tweeds and heavy ~ boots, looking for all the Murder on the High Seas - world like Woody Guthrie maybe even a cruise riding box cars in the '50s, complete with~ Bob Dylan harmonica holder. "To Die For" Harry sits on a little chair PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY September 13 - 20, 2008 protected on all sides by Above, Harry Manx takes the stage, while below, Emily Braden performs. musical instruments: no less than six stringed instru­ ments. I hesitate to call them guitars. One particularly AOOA strange stringed device is referred to as a "boite cig­ Available Now are" - French for cigar box. • Patterson Market An apt description. • Vesuvius Store U\IE\UlBE Ph. 250·537·5523 • Raven Street Market To Harry's left is a phalanx Geo Travel TOLL FREE 1·877·274·4168 • Salt Spring Natureworks www.geo.ca ''Across from the Visitor Centre" of electronics all lit up in • Driftwood flashing red and green LEDs bringing forth percussion, rhythms and for all I know, a good cup of espresso. Harry is indeed a one-man band. Harry Manx. Uber busker. The only piece missing was a pair of little cymbals strapped to the inside of his knees. And Harry plays. A wall of rich, intricate sound comes forth punctuated by a silky, husky voice that proves Harry hasn't drank enough bad whisky or smoked enough cigarettes in his life­ time. A voice caught somewhere between JJ Cale and early Jackson Browne. If Harry · has ever ridden the rails, it sounds like it's always been I love Harry's covers. nates who missed the week­ up front in first class. If you haven't heard Har­ end concerts, take a listen at That voice is much too ry's cover of Bruce Spring­ www.dogmycatrecords.ca. pretty to have coal soot in steen's I'm on Fire, it really is I would be remiss if I the pipes. the Manx "must-have" track. didn't mention Harry's other Harry's tunes are as eclec­ It's the opening cut on the instrument on stage, Victo­ tic as his instruments: origi­ 2007 Juno-nominated CD ria's Emily Braden, who was nal songs stirred in with entitled In Good We Trust, forcibly dragged through the classic covers that are about on Stony Plain Records. whole Manx songbook. as far away from karaoke (You will find a little sample That meant having the as you can imagine. I mean at http://www.stonyplainre­ chops to go from East Indian really, whoever thought of cords.com.) ragas to Big Mama Thornton playing Jimi Hendrix's Voo­ He did not play this at his blues to frenetic scat jazz doo Child on a banjo? You concerts last weekend, likely riffs. have to admit, Harry's got out of fear that some mem­ She didn't miss a beat, + ' some cajones. bers of the audience would taking whatever was thrown And Harry covers the Wil­ end up rolling their eyes up at her. That's a tough job at lie Dixon classic Spoonful into their heads swallowing the best of times, made even made famous by Eric Clap­ their tongues. His cover of more difficult with an abbre­ ton and the Cream. I have this tune will tear your heart viated rehearsal schedule. heard that song a thousand out. Of course, Harry Manx's times, but never paid atten­ His latest CD was recorded performance at Fulford Hall tion to the lyrics until Harry live at the hallowed ground is preaching to the convert­ did it his way. of the Glenn Gould studios ed. The same could be said in Toronto with his musi­ As Harry pointed out, "It's fo r his cover of The Band's cal body-double Kevin Brett. one of the few times I can Long Black Veil, about a When these two musicians go home after a concert." man. who went to the gal­ join forces, it is absolute That all changes this week, lows rather than confess he magic. as Harry and family board a had been sleeping with his Again, on this CD, you flight to Australia, where he best friend's wife. I didn't will find an interesting mix will be performing for the have a chance to ask Harry of originals and covers of next two months. if he chose this one special greats like Muddy Waters. If We will keep the porch for his Salt Spring audience. you were one of the unfortu- light on, Harry. 84 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD I WEDNESDAY, APRI L 16,2008 I 84

Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 23 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Simply Organic. Open Mike. Sounds of the Silver Saeen. Hey Boy Hey Girl. Gene Grooms and Friends. Osho Kundalini Moving Simply Organic. Free organ recital with Barry Thursdays with Dale and Dave at the Multi-media SS Concert Band live band at the Oystercatcher. 9p.m. Every other Sunday at the Fulford Inn. Meditation. 5:30p.m. 537-2799. Free organ recital w~h Barry Valentine Valentine at All Saints. 10:10 a.m., Fulford Inn Pub. 7-10 p.m. presentation of music and scenes Come Together. Flora Scott Trio. CARE Open House. New employment at All Saints. 10:10 a.m., followed by followed by muffin &coffee for $2. Blues Night. from the movies, plus film premiere Monthly African dance party with Sundaycirm)llzatSaltS!IDJ lm. Wth resource centre event.105 McPhillips muffin &coffee for $2. With Dave Roland &friends, by Matt Kollar. ArtSpring. 8 p.m. lroko, Wontanara Drum &Dance and Damian Cffilm and Km lister. 6-9 p.m. Ave. 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Painters Guild Life Drawing. OTHER ACTIVITIES featuring KC Kelly, just back from Ed &Gail Peekeekoot. OJ Hinga. Beaver Point Hall. 8 p.m. Eckhart Tolle Practising Presence Drop-ins welcome. ArtSpring. 9a.m . OTHER ACTIVITIES Zen Meditation. New Orleans. Moby's Pub. 8-11 p.m. Perform at El Zocalo Cafe. 7-10 p.m. (Doors at 7:30.) Group. 7:30p.m. 537-2799. to noon.lnfo:Jose, 537-1121. Group meets at 210 Cedar lane One Night Stand. lODE Spring Fashion Show & El loco Locos Quartet. Earth Day Celebration &Green Salty Yamers Knitting Group. Art Critique. every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: With Matt &Tom. Shipstones. 9p.m. Luncheon. Perfonns at El Zocalo Cafe. 7-10 p.m. Calendar Launch. At Stitches. 7:30p.m. Info: 538-Q211 . The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Look 537-2831 . Sweet Strings Concert. Annual event at the Harbour House. Slide show of island photographers' Fire Hall Site Purchase at paintings the way jurors look at OTHER ACTIVITIES Referendum &Trustees Election. Salt Spring Fiddle Troupe fundraiser. Noon. Info: 537-2652/537-4743. them. Group discussion. SS Painters Reel Drinks. work and live music at The Fritz Qualified electors/registered Film social event with random lions Hall. 7p .m. Info: Randy, Salt Spring Garden Club Annual theatre. 3:30-5 p.m. Guild.lnfo:Jose,537-1121 . OTHER ACTIVITIES landowners can vote between 9a.m. draw for pint of beer. Salt Spring 537-8902. Plant Sale. - Earth Day Celebration Choir. and 6 p.m. at the Ganges fire hall. Gl School Board. lnn.6p.m. Come&Read. Fanners Institute, 1 p.m. sharp. Acelebration of earth and human Special meeting to vote on the 2008/09 OTHER ACTIVITIES SSI Fire Protection District. Texas Hold'em Poker. New reading program at SS library Mount Belcher Improvement solidarity- in song. GISS multi­ AGM at the Ganges fire hall, 7:30p.m. calendar. School board office. 1p.m . New Wednesday poker series SS Weavers &Spinners Guild. for kids 8& under, led by two Grade District. purpose room. Bring a pebble! SS Garden Club. begins at The Local. Texture &Clinic. ArtSpring. 10:30- 6students. Fridays, 3-5 p.m. AGM at the Portlock Park portable. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ted Baker speaks on Becoming Best John Newlove Event. noon. West African Dance Classes. Info: 537-5347. OCPReview. Tues Friends with }Wr Dirt Meaden Hall. 7p.m . Documentary and readings at Green Drinks. Mohammed Andre Durateau of First draft town hall meeting. Lions SSI Golf &Country Oub. ArtSpring. 8 p.m., w~h wine I-SEA-sponsored discussion at the Guinea, Marielle Comeau and lroko Hall. 1-4 p.m. AGM at the clubhouse. 5:30p.m. tasting at 7. Fulford Inn. 5-8 p.m. offer live percussion dance classes. Compassionate Communication. OCPReview. Soil Removal Bylaw Meeting. Fridays at All Saints. 4:30-6 p.m. Workshop in non-violent ~Universal Dances of Peace. First draft open house and town Islands Trust-sponsored public input Wendy Orr Author Reading. communication for individuals, Sacred circle dances and chants for hall meeting. Lions Hall. Open meeting on proposed bylaw at the Nim's Island author visits SS library. couples, families or workplace. Earth Day. Lions Hall. 7p.m. house from 1-2:30 p.m.; town hall Harbour House Hotel Green Room, Ideal for ages six to 12. 1p.m. 9:30-4.1nfo: Ingrid, 653-9122. SS Transportation Commission. from 2:30-4, and 7-9 p.m. ?p.m. Meets at I-SEA meeting room. 7p .m. Public welcome. Fulford Community Hall Association. AGM at the hall. 7p.m .

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CINEMA • Persepolis is the poignant story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the Islamic Tu~; Revolution. It is through the eyes of precocious and outspoken nine year old Marjane Sounds of the Silver Screen that we see a people's hopes dashed as the fundamentalists take power - forcing the Presented by Salt Spring Concert Band ARBOUR ~ veil on women and imprisoning thousands. Clever and fearless, she outsmarts the"social guardian" and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden. Yet when her uncle is senselessly ArtSpring, 8pm OUSt; un/[ /(~1 executed and as bombs fall around Tehran in the Iran/Iraq war, the daily fear that April 18th penneates life in Iran is palpable. ~9~1 ·Semi-Pro- Will Ferrell continues his comedic look at professional sports: this time it's TIHUFTY FOODS- ~ basketball in 1976. The maverick ABA is a fast-paced, wild and crazy basketball league smiles every day.- that rivals the NBA and makes a name for itself with innovations like the three-point Ganges, Mouat's Centre • 7:30am to Spm • Customer Service 537-1522 April Breakfast Special ' shot and slam dunk contest. Jackie Moon (Ferrell) is a one-hit wonder who used the Monday to Thursday profits from the success of his chart-topping song"Love Me Sexy" to achieve his dream of owning a basketball team. But Moon's franchise, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst 7 am -11 am team in the league and in danger offolding when the ABA announces its plans to merge - with the NBA.Ifthey want to survive, Jackie and the Tropics must now do the seemingly impossible- win ...... ' ( I~,.~ - CABLE TV ·Attention Shaw Cable TV Channel11 viewers-The Daily is your source for stories reflecting Salt Spring and southem Vancouver Island people and places. The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during the day and evening ~A~ .. __, with new stories added daily. On Wed., April16, see a story about saving the Creekside .:"~k rainforest. On Tues.-Wed., April22-23, it's the Salt Spring Arts &Entertainment Report. For further details about community programming, call537 -1335. SWEOISIIIUTTIIESS l PIUGW$ \2) EXHIBITIONS 1-800-887-4321 www.tempurcanada.com •J. Mitchell Gallery presents the Spring Show, with mrk by 37 gallery artists, fiom April4 to 22. Tempur is sold in over 50 countries The Eye Opener ·Tina Spalding is the featured artist for April in the Salt Spring Coffee Co. cafe in Ganges. worldwide, with hundreds of dealers across Canada . Fried Egg on Toasted English Muffin •Inspiration -aSSI Painters Guild show and sale.April4-20atArtSpring, from 10-5 dai~. topped with Cheddar Cheese & Back • Size Matters- Small works by gallery artists. Steffich Fine Art Sat., ApriiS-19. Bacon ·The multi-artist and multi-media DanceArt show hangs in the ArtSpring lobby for the month of April. + Served with Fresh Fruit ·Vema Meyer shows paintings at Island Savings until June. •Jana's Bake Shop shows new photos fiom Sa~ Spring photographer Deb Hagarty. Only $5.95 plus tax

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collaborative production PHOTO BY SIMON HENSON called Will of the Mist, a Stagecoach actors, from left, Codi Maya Mclninch, Eartha Lister Linnell and Eva Olynyk re­ comedic musical mystery hearse for their upcoming Will of the Mist performance. that boasts an original script and music score. Geared for a family audi­ Sniffer the clever blood­ of his students. ence, it will be performed by hound, who is more intelli­ Henson assures audi­ "These students Stagecoach Mainstage pro­ gent than his owner, a Latin ences, "There is no filler or gram students, aged nine to lover, and a gang of riddle­ fluff. Each scene and bit of 13, at ArtSpring from April solving youth sleuths and dialogue is important." are comedians by 24to26. a host of other intriguing The play, that sees slap­ "These students are characters. stick comedy numbers comedians by nature so we With music and lyrics flanked by serious and nature so we thought we'd make use of by Karen Arney, choreo­ touching scenes, is the grand their talent," said Simon graphed by Sue Newman finale to Henson's career as thought we'd Henson, the play's head and with creative input and Stagecoach administrator scriptwriter and Stage­ character-building from since he will be retiring this coach's administrator, who the students, Stagecoach month. make use of knew the students had long emphasizes creating this "It's my final bow," he wanted to perform a mys­ play was a collaborative said. tery. effort where creative ideas Stagecoach hopes to pub­ their talent:' Comedy was an element often surfaced during class­ lish the piece in a script Henson felt necessary to room workshops. catalogue for other school SIMON HENSON take the "sinister" edge off Stagecoach used the cre­ groups to use in the future. Stagecoach administrator to make it suitable for young ation of Will of the Mist as Will of the Mist will be viewers and families. a teaching tool which put performed at ArtSpring on Also watch for Stage­ Stagecoach invites audi­ Henson in dual role of April24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and coach's upcoming perfor­ ences to "come and unrav­ teacher and scriptwriter. on April26 at 2 p.m. mances: Turns, a spotlight el the secret hidden in the He said it was a challenge Tickets available from the theatre performance at 7 moors" with four befuddled to front both at the same ArtSpring Ticket Centre cost p.m. on April28 and a term­ detectives, a comedic gar­ time, but it also allowed him $12 for adults and $6 for end dance recital on May 31 dener-housekeeper duo, to tailor the script for each children. at7p.m.

+ 86 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16,2008 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT JAZZ REVIEW Jodi Proznick show conJures• memor1es• of Ronnie Scott era ArtSwings series No longer did the drummer seem like an over caffein­ closes with Sunday ated Gene Kruppa. In fact, 12? afternoon event Cahill laid down a drum solo that left most of the audience staring in disbe­ BY PETER VINCENT lief. It was that good. DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR From that point on, When I was a kid running everyone on stage seemed amuck in London, I snuck to overcome the opi- into Ronnie Scott's (the ate effects of jet lag. Jazz jazz mecca of the known emerged. universe) to see Weather And it was a beautiful Report. thing. Steve Kaldestad, ' The year isn't important, fresh off six years marinat­ but let's just say that Carna­ ing in the SOHO jazz scene by Street was still the centre of downtown London of the fashion world. It was showed off his experience an unforgettable ensemble throughout, particularly in of musicians, but the guy the bluesy, lounge melo­ who stole the show was dies. The man was breaking the stand-up bass player, hearts. Miroslav Vitous, a tall, lanky musician with unbelievably big hands. " .... we are so lucky His thumb to pinky wing­ span must have been more than a foot. His slender to have a venue for fingers slid up and down that fret board like silk with superhuman precision and these kinds of per­ SELECTED VARIETIES speed. From that night forth UNICO (at least in my books) Miro­ formances on our TOMATOES slavVitous became the god of stand-up bass, to which all other musicians must little island:' PIECES & STEMS aspire. ROYAL CITY I am sure Jodi Proznick MUSHROOMS hadn't stepped foot on earth But of course, the band 12x284 ml Tirr...... that night I sat nervously is called the Jodi Proznick peeling the label off a Quartet for a reason: Jodi Tuborg beer in the back row Proznick. Given her slight of Ronnie Scott's. But age stature, it was inspiring is not the only difference listening to her make that between these two bassists. stand-up bass talk. There is that physical thing. One original piece enti­ The stand-up bass tow­ tled The Earl ofYork, written ers a good foot and a half for her 28-pound house above the diminutive Jodi. cat, turned into a perfectly Observing her wrestling syncopated phrasing of a with that giant instrument, giant feline rumbling across CAMPBELL'S REGULAR SOUP one has to.wonder why the kitchen floor. her parents didn't buy her On the other side of the *CREAM OF MUSHROOM a cello. But there is a very spectrum was her beautiful, *TOMATO* VEGETABLE essential similarity between haunting piece written in * CHICKEN NOODLE Proznick and my bassist memory of a friend passed hero·: a near preternatural away, entitled Les Spaces. love of the bass and the When Proznick plays 98 haunting, heart thumping within herself, it is breath­ sounds it can produce. taking. There were times And produce she did. that when I squinted, and Accompanied by her pia­ looked out through the nist/husband Tilden Webb, corner of my eye, I was sax player Steve Kaldestad, transported back to Ronnie and drummer Jesse Cahill, Scott's, bell bottoms and all. the quartet hit the stage on Finally, kudos to a sunny Sunday afternoon ArtSpring and the sponsors at ArtSpring to a small but who made this ArtSwings appreciative crowd. Fresh series happen. off a round of cross-country As Jodi Proznick rightly 499 awards ceremonies, includ­ stated, we are so lucky to ing the Junos in Calgary, have a venue for these kinds 6x170 Gram Tin and I am sure a frenzied of performances on our * COKE * SPRITE *REGULAR 24's* DOUBLE 12's *SUPREME 9's series of small concerts little island. *CANADA DRY GINGER ALE ROYALE such as this ArtSpring date, Jazz and classical music the quartet got off to a bit of have fallen on hard times, * FLAVOURATIONS a cool start. So cool, that for as seen in the CBC's eviscer­ + the first number of songs, ating of their FM program­ I suspected the drummer ming on CBC Radio Two. had the wrong sheet music Salt Spring is one of the in front of him. I began to blessed areas that has a yearn for my garden. facility like ArtSpring to And then it clicked. support and attract these Whether it was my woefully performers. unqualified ears, or that the I sincerely hope they con­ band had reached cruising tinue to bring in these rare altitude, something shifted. musicians.

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www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Salt Spring Integrity & Pride LITERATURE • Additions • Renovations • Decks Jane • Sunrooms • New Construction Rule essays on tap Official launch Have you ordered your events on Galiano and in Vancouver EcoEnergy Assessment Yet? A final book of essays by As of Aprill st, you are able to · the late Jane Rule of Galiano Island has just been released qualify for EcoEnergy Retrofit Grants by Sidney's Hedgerow Press. According to press mate­ and Rebates up to $5,000!! rial, "Rule compiled Loving the Difficult in the months Save $$$on your Hydro bill. before she died in Novem­ ber 2007 of complications Reduce your Carbon Footprint. from liver cancer." Only eight of the 38 essays Live more comfortably had previously been pub­ STOP CHOPPING.WOOD!II lished and most were writ­ ten after Rule's retirement from fiction in 2000. The Outer Limits Sheet Metal Ltd. can show last piece in the collection, you how! We are Canadian GeoExchange Coalition detailing the collapse of her famous swimming pool, was Certified, and install Quality Geothermal, Air-to-Air, written just weeks before and Air-to-Water Heat Pumps and distrubution · · PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY her death. systems. Don't let this offer pass you by! DANCING IN THE STREETS: Members of Lasquirkus- a circus crew from Lasqueti "Internationally Island- parade through Ganges Saturday, promoting their performance at Beaver Point Hall acclaimed author of seven ftloif&c;~OJ Dual Nordic GeoThermal Heat Pumps later that day. novels and three previous essay collections, Rule was CONTEMPORARY DANCE an absorbing storyteller, Outer Limits Sheet Metal Ltd. a wise observer of human character, an astute political BILL MOSELEY 653.9378 723 STEWART RD. (SHOP) Lobby Dancers strut their stuff commentator and a fearless spokesperson for lesbian and gay rights. Mocha, a very "In Loving the Difficult, adult Angora rabbit, has for the last time on April25 Rule reflects, with her usual been waiting for over International Dance Performing Arts. Adding to wit, wisdom and honesty, 1 year for a home. She the festivities, DanceArt, a on many subjects: political loves to be pet; she loves Day marked at month-long, dance themed " ••. you can view (censorship, same-sex mar­ human companionship. art show will. be on display riage, income tax, the wel­ ArtSpring Like all BCSPCA rabbits in the lobby. · fare state) to the personal it from another Mocha has been spayed. It begins at 6:40 p.m. (her education, her life as a In celebration of Inter­ "Even if you have already writer, her partnership of 44 Rabbits take special national Dance Day, Salt seen the Lobby Dance, you vantage point and years with Helen Sonthoff, care. They require a calm environment & lots of Spring's Lobby Dancers can view it from another grief, old age, death)." exercise. If you are interested in learning more will make their final free vantage point and,it will The book also contains about adopting Mocha or any of the other 6 appearance of the season in appear to be an entirely dif­ it will appear to be family photographs from rabbits waiting for homes, please give us a call. ArtSpring's lobby on Friday, ferent choreography," notes throughout Rule's life, SPCA 537-2123 April25. a press release. "If you have an entirely different including some from her For the past four months not seen it previously, then childhood, some from her the Lobby Dancers, a group this is your last chance!" life with Helen Sonthoff and of community dancers The performance is pre­ choreography:' some of her Galiano home. ~~\.1' SPRf

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Saanich Sea Cadets FOLKDANCE If you want to join an organization that encourages personal growth and self-discipl Spectators' spots available if you want to meet new people, have some and are ready for a challenge then we want for fifth annual dance festival Cost is your dedication - uniforms are free. Popular event runs May 2-4 California, and Marianne Taylor from New Sailing, first-aid, marksmanship, ceremonial marching, Hampshire, will be teaching Armenian and at Fulford Hall Portuguese dances. canoeing, camping and much more! Together they share over a century of Bring your parent to register- you will need a birth certificate and care With the fifth annual Salt Spring Island dance instruction. Folk Dance Festival falling into place for the "And not only are they both fabulous May 2-4 weekend, it's time for islanders to teachers," said Rosemarie, "they are won­ Navy League Cadets make plans to watch some of the fun. derful dancers! Not only that, they are both Ages 9·12 This year the festival founder Rosema­ musicians. What a lot of talent! " rie Keough has extended an invitation to Meet Tuesdays 6:15- 8:30pm Meet Wednesdays 6:15- 9pm all islanders to watch the daytime work­ .,.. ,~.. - ..., . .,.,,_.,.,.,. shops from the balcony at Fulford Hall and "The festival is so popular 656-3344 or 721-0063 "view how joyful international folk dancing www '"'""'' ... "'' can be." Spectators are welcome on Saturday and that this year's registration, Sunday, May 3-4 from 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. Registration for the festival fills up fast, but Keough said, "should you find this cul­ which opened in January, tural activity- filled as it is with good fel­ lowship, happiness and exercise-is to your taste,'' she can be reached by e-mail at rose­ was completely filled [email protected] to get names on The Spirit of the invitation list to fully participate in next within two weeks:' Salt Spring is a year's workshops, parties and feasting. The Salt Spring Island Folk Dance Festival ROASEMARIE KEOUGH regular feature in the is co-hosted annually by Rosemarie and her Festival founder husband Pat. Driftwood for local This year's event features the culture of + businesses Armenia and Portugal in dance, music, Folk Voice Band of Seattle will play much instruments, costume and fabulous food. of the music throughout the weekend. and organizations Over the course of the weekend, partici­ "The selection of this band was made in to publicize pants learn several authentic village dances direct response to requests following the from expert teachers. previous festival for recreational interna­ charitable donations. "This event is enthusiastically supported tional dancing during the evenings,'' says First-come, by off-islanders who come from near and Rosemarie. far,'' said Keough's invitation. "Folk Voice Band's repertoire includes first-served basis "The festival is so popular that this dance music from the Balkans to Scandi­ Tami Benoit of Moby's Pub holds a cheque representing funds as space permits. year's registration, which opened in January, navia, from Russia to Wales and everything raised by the pub for Jasmin Wilson, who received treatment at Call Peter for details. was completely filled within two weeks." in between. You can hear them at www. B.C. Children's Hospital over the winter. Jasmin is now raising "So although I cannot invite you to dance folkvoiceband.com. funds for the hospital. or to share meals with us, you are very wel­ The Salt Spring festival falls a few days come to come during the daytime to watch. after International Dance Day on April 29, Also for next year, please be in touch if you'd which is also being marked with an April 25 like to dance, or might be interested in volun­ event at ArtSpring. 537-9933 briftWootl 328 Lower Ganges Rd teering to assist with cooking and cleaning." In addition, folk festival teachers will visit Let 20 Years on Salt Spring Work For You! Pullout John Cade (250) 537·7547 ROYAl~;:G~ s and save! Your MLS Listing Realtor SALT sPA:':

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CAR REVIEW mirrors and 17-inch wheels are standard on continued from B12 the exterior. Avalanches come with heavy-duty towing equipment since they can pull3, 720 kg BEFORE THEY PUT THE BITE ON YOU! versatility, room and comfort that it provides (8,200 lbs) . for my family." I test drove the top-of-the-line Avalanche Built on Chevrolet's platform for their full­ LTZ that has power retractable assist steps A RUST CHECK TREATMENT size SUV, the Avalanche has a great deal of (perfect for petite people), roof rails and side room to spread out on. bars, sunroof; polished aluminum 20-inch INCLUDES: The Avalanche's powerful engine is a 5.3- wheels and halogen fog lights. TllUNK/HI\TCH UD AAD litre VB engine for 320 horsepower on the two­ These accessories are really garnishes to the PERIMflER SEAMS wheel-drive version and 310 horsepower on intoxicating concoction of SUV/truck that is REAA QUARTER PAN~lS the four-wheel-drive model. the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, as the lingering j A.'lll liUJIIJ( AA£A I TAl. UOOT AAfA In an attempt to save on fuel, GM has side-glances from other motorists and passers­ -~ ...-'·""~ ,... _/ANOEL£CTRICA L COMI'OII£HTS an active fuel management system on the by seemed to attest. FROO F£HOERS Avalanche that moves from eight cylinders to Mind you, from where I sat in the driver's N40811Aru four when the engine is cruising at a steady seat, those looks could have been anxiousness. HEADLIGHTAAEA / ---=SANDSAACIIE'IS AI«! ElfC lRJCAl speed; a transfer that was so seamless I didn't Far from meek, the menacing grille and size of COMPONENTS +--COMPUTE f RAMEN«J notice a difference in power. the Avalanche are intimidating. WHEEl WELl UNOOICAARIAGE Just like the crantinis I like to make, GM That's precisely why it's so surprising how AIIOLINEII~ can't totally hide the amount of fuel consumed comfortable the Avalanche is to drive and All S!iOCl( AI() STRU1 TOWEJ\S fL~CTiliCAL COttiECTIONS when the hangover at the pumps the next maneuver, smooth to control and quiet to be in. WELLS & SEAMS N«J COMJIONEIITS morning belies the amount of gas it takes to Electronic stability control, dual stage driver fill the Avalanche's tank. and front passenger airbags and front-to-rear, Fuel ratings based on gasoline (the side curtain head bags are standard. Avalanche can also run on E85 ethanol) are There are obvious disadvantages in visibility, 15.4litres per 100 km in the city and 10.4litres so the rearview camera system is a must have per 100 km on the highway. since otherwise it would be impossible to While the Avalanche may not be made for know what's directly behind you if near the commuting (unless it's into a logging camp), it bumper. is meant for so much more. The LTZ came with a complete entertainment TheonlyprerequisitetoowninganAvalanche package and all the interior accoutrements might be a love of the outdoors. Jenner adds, you'd expect on a luxury GM car. That would "The Avalanche appeals to a broad range of mean OnStar, XM satellite ·radio, power people mainly for its versatility." adjustable pedals, power adjustable leather­ The Avalanche has a 5'3" long cargo box. appointed power reclining front bucket seats, Once the mid-gate (a foldable door between dual-zone air conditioning and a six-disc CD the cargo box and cab, with storage pocket player with MP3 playback, as well as a rear for rear glass) is removed and the rear interior DVD monitor with a pair of remote headset seats lowered, the cargo bed of the Avalanche controls. extends to 8'2" long. Cruising around in a ride this cool you can The width of the cargo box is 4'2" long. imagine how hard it was to convince my kids Pre-grooved treads run the length of the bed we had to bring it back to the dealership. They 115 DESMOND CRESCENT -quad ready. looked so darned happy ensconced in their It's people-ready too. On either side of the comfy sofa-like setting I didn't have the heart fil'CiltiimaY&~ cargo box, there are grab handles to pull up on to tell them how tricked out the 2008 Chevrolet 537-2513 ...... ~ ...... IIW,.IA and extra, lockable storage units. Avalanche looks with the sunroof open and email: [email protected] Tinted (solar ray) glass, assist steps, manual the mid-gate down. Might as well go for a soda foldaway power adjustable heated side

+ CLASSIC CARS Tale of two Auburns reveals dassic passion Vancouver-bought -a nearly unheard of speed for the day. It cost $2,095, veh icles sayed from which was four times what obsolescence most people were used to paying for their automo­ BY ALYN EDWARDS biles. SPECIAL TO THE DRI FT WOOD Boe was born in Norway How the 1928 Auburn in 1887-the oldest of seven 8-115 convertible sedan children. He left home at age made it from the world­ 14 because he couldn't get class Brussels Auto Salon along with his stepmother. in Belgium to a showroom He made his way to America on Vancouver's downtown by working on sailing ships Georgia Street may never and landed in San Francisco be known. What is known is just before the earthquake that in 1929, a mining entre­ and devastating fires of 1905. preneur named Barney Boe He learned English from a was returning home from Chinese cook while washing an outing at the Vancouver dishes in a restaurant. Rowing Club in Stanley Park From there, he travelled to when he spotted the gleam­ Alaska to work the goldfields ing black four-door convert­ with his cousin. In 1909, he ible and decided to buy it. travelled south to New West­ It was a Sunday and the minster, just east of Van­ dealership was closed. But couver, where he helped log Boe had already travelled Queens Park when it was vir­ around the world from his gin timber. In the teens, he native Norway to the gold­ apprenticed as a plumber, fi elds of Alaska and B.C.'s eventually starting his own Cariboo region, and he business -B. Boe & Son on wasn't going to let the fact Vancouver's downtown Sey- that the dealership was . mour Street across from the closed stop him from buy­ Hudson's Bay store. His son­ ing the car. in-law Bill Duncan ran that He copied down the business until1973. emergency number from Boe became the owner of the dealership door and got the Cariboo Gold Mines at the salesman to come in to Keithley Creek near Likely in service the car and take his the wild west B.C. Interior. 1927 Studebaker roadster in The Auburn regularly trav­ on trade. The big, beauti­ elled hundreds of miles from ful Auburn had an 8 cylin­ Vancouver through the per­ PHOTO BY ALYN WWARDS der engine with 115 hp and ilous Fraser Canyon's gravel Jack Cliffe with the very rare 1930 Auburn speedster he restored from a pile of parts found in the basement of a North Van­ would do 85 miles per hour AUBURNS continued on B15 couver home. It was his second Auburn project the first being the 1928 model once owned by Barney Boe.

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Could this be that car? and black 1929 Auburn boat who owned the car. alive. lievable story about pieces Cliffe had to have what was tail speedster, that was once roads and up through the During the war, a woman An unusual deal was of another Auburn that were left of the Auburn stored in one ofVancouver's sporti­ British Columbia interior. named Phyllis Duncan had struck between Duncan stored in the basement of a the North Vancouver house. est cars, is stored in garages The car would log 200,000 donated the Auburn to the and Cliffe. She would put North Vancouver house. And He paid $250 for the chas­ at Cliffe's Coquitlam home miles in just a few years. war effort so women could up $8,000 to restore the sad it was an ultra rare Auburn sis, hood, radiator shell and alongside the 1928 Auburn The Auburn convertible take classes to learn how remains of the once magnif­ boat tail speedster. wheels, and began to find convertible sedan that Boe sedan ended up with Boe's to repair cars. Nygard tele­ icent automobile and Cliffe Long-time car enthusi­ the other parts he needed. bought on a Sunday out of son and disaster struck. phoned his fellow vintage would do the restoration. asts remember a yellow and' The parts Cliffe couldn't a showroom on Vancouver's In the late 1930s, the gen­ car enthusiast Jack Cliffe And it would become their black eight cylinder Auburn find he made from patterns Georgia Street nearly 80 eral store at Keithley Creek and the hunt was on. "mutual" property. speedster running around taken from a Seattle car he years ago. burned to the ground with The painstaking restora­ I the Auburn parked next to tion took five long years. The it. The back end of the car, rear section of the car had with its wooden framework The Auburn regularly been discarded years before and the wooden top bows, along with the convertible was burned beyond repair. top bows and mechanism. Barney Boe Junior discarded travelled hundreds of Cliffe sourced out the own­ the entire rear section after ers of the six other similar deciding to turn the car miles through the per- Auburn convertible sedans into a boat-tail speedster, that were still in existence which was an exotic body and found one owner in style also manufactured by ilous Fraser Canyon's Chicago who agreed to sup­ CALL NOW FOR SPRING SERVICING the Auburn Cord Dusenberg ply measurements and pat­ ON YOUR VEHICLES company of Auburn, Indi­ terns for the missing pieces. ana. gravel roads •••• When the car was fin­ Sadly, the younger Boe ished, Cliffe drove the never completed the work Auburn to Langley to take • Brakes • Exhaust on the Auburn. He went Phyllis and her father for a missing in action during Cliffe was a B.C. Hydro drive. It was the first time • Computer Diagnostics World War II after being shot lineman with a passion for the Auburn had been on the • Tires (New & Used) down over Holland in 1943. cars. He had restored a Ford road in almost 40 years. The partially dismantled Model T and a Ford Model A In the years since, Cliffe • lube, Oil &Filter Auburn looked like it would sports coupe. The thought took Boe and Duncan for end up in the scrap heap of finding a rare Auburn many rides in the Auburn. • Steering and be lost forever. convertible sedan became Boe passed away at the age Flash ahead to 1970. An an obsession. of 105 in 1992. Duncan died elderly man spots a photo­ By searching the tele­ six years ago. The Auburn graph of Bart Nygard's 1932 phone book for the rural lives on as a memorial to Auburn convertible coupe Fraser Valley community Boe's life of adventure and on the wall of Nygard's used of Langley, Cliffe traced accomplishment. furniture store on Lonsdale Duncan to a 50-acre farm But the story of Jack Cliffe Avenue in North Vancou­ in south Langley. The now and Auburn motorcars ver. The man tells Nygard decrepit Auburn was stored doesn't end there. 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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED PONY CLUB: Salt Spring Pony Club members participating on B, C and D teams at a regional quiz event gathered for a photo with their winners' ribbons. SALT SPRING ISLAND EQUESTRIAN POWER & SAIL SQUADRON'S Pony club members show 2008 AGM and Dinner good horse sense at quiz Friday April 25 - 6 pm Salt Spring Island sailing club. Several qualify for Sierra Boudreau, in fourth first and as individuals Elise place was Sonja Kornelsen Pearson and Mason placed national event and in fifth place was Sam fourth and fifth respectively. • election of officers TICKETS: $20.00 Charlton. The second D team was • graduation of students Volume II Bookstore Salt Spring Island Pony The C and D divisions made up of Sarah Rowse, • merit awards Club members attended competed both as teams Nima McDuff, Hannah until April 23 the regional quiz, a test of and individuals. James and Chloe Espos­ Licensed knowledge and horeseman­ Salt Springers Hunter ito. ship, held in Comox on April and Cara Akerman joined The top four individu­ 7. forces with Carly Reynolds als from the B and C divi­ MORE INFO CONTACT: BOB 537-1195 Salt Spring was represent­ of Duncan and placed sec­ sions will go on to represent ed in four divisions, report­ ond as a team, with Hunter the B.C. Island Region at ed rider Kaya Hunter, with and Reynolds placing sec­ National Quiz in October in the peewee and B groups ond and third respectively Ottawa. competing only as individu­ as individuals. "We are grateful for als. Two D teams from the support of GVM and THIS WEEK: Emma Thomas placed Salt Spring attended the Thrifty's," said Hunter, third in the peewee divi­ event. "and of course to Wendy Forests sion. The first team was made Charlton of the pony club for the future Hunter said the Salt up of Hannah and Elise for her enthusiasm and Spring Island "Bs" placed Pearson, Becky Mason and encouragement as a stable­ as follows: in first place was Robin Bulger. management mentor and Kaitlin Fraser, second place, As a team they placed coach." free at the YOUTH SOCCER following locations: Admiral's Morningside-Fulford Alonso squad still inA-Cup play Apple Photo Movie Gallery Barb's Buns NE Fitness All other metro All other Salt Spring metro second in its pool after B-Side Raven St. Market Cafe (girls) and selects (boys) league play (28 points, Cafe El Zocolo ReMax and selects players players have been knocked 9-1-2), but then lost to a Calvin's Royal LePage Chamber Office out of A-Cup competition Burnaby team (1-0) inA-Cup Rock Salt finished their season Core Inn Rogue's Cafe following the conclusion quarter-finals. Creekhouse Senior's Centre in March of their off-island Kevan Brown's Ul5 team Dagwoods Seabreeze Motel + One Salt Spring soccer soccer season. placed fourth in its pool Embe Bakery Seaside Fish & Chip player is still in the running Callum Gunn's U 17 selects (27 points, 8-3-8) and lost Fitness Friends Sotheby's Realty Fulford Inn Salt Spring Coffee Co. to compete in the provincial team, coached by Randolph its first round of cup play Fulford Ferry Salt Spring Books A-Cup championship with Cuthbert (Cutty), garnered against Peace Arch Selects in Golf Course Salt Spring Inn his Victoria United Selects kudos from the Lower Island a2-1 match. GISS Salt Spring Physio team. Soccer Association when it On the girls' side, Salt Greenwoods Sears Golden Island Shipstones Adrian Alonso's U14 squad took first place in the U18 Spring U15 metro players GVM Skin Sensations won its quarter-final match Div. 2 league with 38 points. Sierra Lundy and Grace Hospital Sports Traders against Vancouver Selects The team won 12 games, Morgan's team ended the Harbour Foods Studio One 1-0 last Saturday. The team tied two and lost only four season sixth overall with 36 Harbour House Hotel The Local Harlan's The Fritz now advances to the semi­ all season. points and an 11-3-6 record. Thrifty's (Flower Shop) finals against Richmond this However, the team was Their team lost the A-Cup :i:~;::::'"'".;=-~-~ OIHI ::z::::z:'..:.~:::::...~\~= Home Hardware :.~::E'=E~r?'£~ EJ::,=~~= Island Savings TJ Beans TLC weekend, putting it in strik­ knocked out in the second quarter-finals 2-1 to Surrey. :::S:.~;;:::::..::;£:: ::e~:r."'..::.=-...:::e :;:;:~::::_~.=:; ; Island Star Video Transitions ing distance of a provincial round of provincial A-Cup Meredith Raddysh's U17 :-E2f:'.9z::::::..:t Jana's Bakery :;:::$~..;; E:-~:=:::.::::EE Uptown Pizza cup berth. play to Burnaby in a 3-1 squad also finished sixth :;:~·::;;:s:;;::':::;: ::E::~...,:::c=:-.:: :o:EFE;;t'~..:::r.:: Library Uniglobe In seasonal league play, match. overall (24 points, 6-6-6) s:f":$~':=..; :::=~~~"!.~,:::;;; ~~.£'~-:::=.:::: Love My Kitchen :E"'~~,:.:;E:: =~-:::E':';:~S e:::..:;::-,...::::.":.-=::;.-.:: Long Harbour Terminal Vesuvius Store E Alonso's squad took second Vesuvius Ferry Ul6 Salt Spring selects and was knocked out of cup ~"".:;:::;::::::.::. ;:::-..!"~-=:::=: ...~~ .... ~.----_.. 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BIRTHS FUNERAL HOMES COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS FOR A complete calendar of coming BEGINNER ACRYLIC Painting les­ events check the Driftwood Commu- sons with Bev Lillyman . 6 sessions HAYWARD'S nity Calendar, in our office in the Mondays and Wednesdays starting SALT SPRING FUNERAL SERVICE Upper Ganges Centre, 328 Lower April28, 2008.537-2466. Ganges Road, or on our website at ------­ ISLAND www.gulfislands.net. Use the calendar ...------, for event planning and to make sure GARDEN CLUB your date doesn't conflict with some- find the one else's. Salt Spring Including Seeds wPATRICK BEATTIE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION classifieds online Concert Band for Malawi workshop in Nonviolent Communica­ Licensed Funeral Dtrector tion (NVC) with internationally Certi­ fied Trainer Ingrid Bauer, for individu­ at #22 Merchant Mews als, couples, parents or the workplace. SOUNDS Box 315, Ganges P.O . Sunday April 20th. 9:30-4:00. $65/per­ of the Spring son , $11 0/couple. To register: www. SSI, VBK 2V9 653-9122. SILVER SCREEN Tel: (250) 537-1022 gulfislandsdriftwood. Plant Sale :=:=Fax:=: :':(2=5=0)':::5=3=7-=2=0=12::=::::=~ DRAWING WITH Stefanie Denz, six a century ':: sessions, April 25 - May 30, Fridays, of movie music Saturday, IN MEMORIAM in Ganges, 10am - 12. $120. Broaden com -:;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;;;;::;;;;;; your perception of composition, design rr= elements and perspective with a varie- ~ n· ~·~~OO't:.;tl Fri, Apr18, 8 pm April19 ty of techniques and materials, all lev- lJ j_ l VV ArtSpring JOHN FIDLER els653 -2018welcome. . To register phone ~~-·· ··· .· ·•••••·...... · '•"•" •"•" .... lpm Tickets: 537-2102 Oct. 2, 1966 to Apr. 8 1988 DEATHS DEATHS Farmers' Wish you were here! LEARN PAINTING this spring with Val Institute Konig. Acrylics & watercolours. New OSBURN, semi-private classes starting soon. on No-pressure, friendly environment. Rainbow COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Muriel Sinclair Call537-4660. MASSAGE CLASSES. Learn Hot Rd. FINALLY, after 3 months, Ryen would It is with sadness that we Stones, Thai massage, new "Fusion like to announce that her sister Kate ------Works." www.academyofmassage.ca. Frances Dunbar arrived on Dec. 27, COMING EVENTS announce the passing of Muriel 537-1219. 2007 @ 11 :45pm, weighing 91bs 5oz. ------­ Proud parents are Bruce and Nicola Osburn (nee Sinclair) on April and proud grandparents are Ken and 12th, 2008 at the age of 92 Jill Byron of Salt Spring, Arnold Dun­ CARDS OF THANKS CARDS OF THANKS bar of Saskatchewan and Sharon Fulford years. Crew of Saskatchewan. Community Muriel Jarvis Sinclair was born PART OF the baby boom? Call Hall in Toronto on April 3rd, 1916. GISS Improv is backl Welcome Wagon for a personal Baby She attended Branksome Hall in Visit. Gifts & greetings from local We placed 10th in the country and we businesses and a warm welcome for ANNUAL Toronto, and spent her summers baby. Martie 537-5271. GENERAL in Algonquin Park at Camp Tanamakoon. Muriel had always are extremely grateful to our community. wanted to be a nurse and upon graduation she enrolled in the THANK YOU: MEETING nursing program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto • ~CHECK The parents of the Team Salt Spring Auto Service and graduated with honours. I"' CLASSIFIEDS! April 22, 2008 Staff and Admin. at GISS and Mayne Island Agricultural at 7:00p.m. In 1943 Muriel enlisted with the Canadian Army as a Nursing Sister with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. She SD #64 Board Office Society www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Everyone welcQme was posted oversees at the No 24 Canadian General Hospital GISS PAC Trevor Moat in Surrey, England. One of her patients was Major Fred Nancy Westmore Eric and Andie Wicherts John Lefebvre Ratti DEATHS DEATHS Tilson who lost both legs in action and he. requested Muriel accompany him in his wheelchair to Buckingham Palace Frances Yates Ty Binfet when King George V awarded him the Victoria Cross. ArtSpring Tru-Valu Clancy, John Anthony In 1945, Muriel volunteered to join the Canadian Army of Salt Spring Inn Sunny Mayne Bakery Occupation in Germany as a nursing sister and was stationed LiveStock Happy Tides (Jack) MBE, MC, CD. near Oldenburg. It was here that she met William Osburn who Solid Skateboards Trading Post LCol (Rtd.) was also serving with the Canadian Army. When discharged Sports Traders Island Elements in 1946, Bill and Muriel returned to Canada and were MumbleMagazine.com Coastal Creations Graduate University offoronto, married in Toronto on June 14th, 1947. They settled in West Island Escapades Active Pass Auto & Marine 1940. Served Canada with Vancouver, B.C. and resided there for many years, raising two Saltspring Soapworks Miner's Bay Books distinction. WW II; paratrooper children. Upon Bill's retirement in 1977, they moved to Salt Kronbauer Guitars Wild Fennel British 6 Airborne Division; Spring Island, first residing on Sunset Drive and moving to Island Star Video BlueVista Resort escaped POW; D-Day; Korea; Brinkworthy Estates in 1990. For the past two years, Muriel Teddy Bear Take-Out Envision Gallery Commanding Officer 2 R.C.R. has been a resident of Lady Minto Hospital and the concern London. Salt Spring Air Tree Frog Clothing & Gifts & support of the caring staff has been much appreciated by Born August 27, 1918 in Energy Options Mayne Island Building Centre the family. Walkerton, Ontario and died Mark's Work Wear House (Home Hardware) Muriel always enjoyed nursing and was on the staff when peacefully March 17, 2008 on Salt Spring Island, B.C. The Driftwood Hatake Farm Greenwoods Care Facility first opened. Upon her retirement, Cedar Mountain Studios Mayne Island Glass Foundry Beloved husband of the late Joan Marion Clancy (nee she volunteered with the Thrift Shop and Seniors for Seniors Mollison) (2006). Predeceased by daughter Ann (1999), Amy Melious Mayne Island Lion's Club + and enjoyed evenings with friends at the local Legion. Hawk & Owl Custom Jewellery The Canadian lmprov Games granddaughter Allison Kelly (1988) and son Sean I (1946). Muriel was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Bill, in Vancouver Island Music GP Vanier lmprov Jack will be greatly missed by his loving children Michael, 2004. She will be held forever in the hearts of daughter Jayne Festival James (Debbie), Mark, Julia, Robin, Sean Andrew (Jennifer); Lapointe (Raymond), son Peter Osburn and grandson Garth grandchildren -Jonathan, Kate, Allison, Daniel, Elliot, Lapointe and her dear friend Wendy Smith. Muriel will be Many other Private sponsors, Jasmine, Nicholas, Emily and Alex. Jack will be remembered sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Gwynneth Our Audience and Supporters by his family and friends for his faith, commitment to public (Ginty) Powell, of Toronto, ON and brother Robert (Bob) service, kind heart, generous spirit and his bravery and Sinclair, of Mississauga, ON and their children and families. indomitable courage. A memorial tea service will be held on Friday, May 9th See a photo of a friends and family Special thanks to Doctor David G. Woodley and to the at 2:00 pm in the ECU Recreation Room of Lady Minto that you'd like Mollies. Requiem mass on August 27, 2008 at 11 am at Our Hospital, 135 Crofton Road, Salt Spring Island. Lady of Grace Church, 135 Drake Road, Salt Spring Island. Friends wishing to do so may make a donation in memory on your wall? In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Lady Minto of Muriel to the BC SPCA Salt Spring Island Branch (PO Hospital Foundation, 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, Box 522, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W2) or The Royal Call the Driftwood B.C. V8K lTl. Canadian Legion Branch 92 (120 Blain Road, Salt Spring to order your print Forti et Audaci Nihil Difficile est Island, BC, V8K 2P7). J ~ today! 537-9933 1 r ~ ...... wa · w~:r.;.....,; rw-.--~~~~~~~8:M [email protected]

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SCRAPBOOKING HOST a Creative DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE Memories get-together with your Advertisers are reminded that Assistant PfT, Island Women Against BEACON ~ c,'Qting Is"" friends & earn valuable product credit. Provincial legislation forbids the Violence: Non-profit organization, ~ A.. <; \.ct' s1aacc\ Ongoing, bi-weekly free workshops. publication of any advertisement 17.5 hrs. per week, comprehensive Communrty Call Mandy@ 537-1283. which discriminates against any benefits. Posting is ongoing until posi­ SERVICES ~ ~ person because of race, religion, sex, lion is filled. Please visit our website .... COMMUNITY ,.. Regifting is passe· colour, nationality, ancestry or place of f o r c o m p I e t e p o s t i n g a I HEALTH WORKER .. origin, or age, unless the condition is www.iwav.org . Beacon Community co? ...... ,c-:!' Uncle Jim's justified by a bona fide requirement for -=c-:A-:M- P::-G::-R:::--:O-=-=U-:N:-::D-H:-::O:-:S:-::T::-:S::----d-:-:-f­ Donate to the the work 1nvolved. , wante or Services is recruiting for ~Cou!'ltl"f new campground. Mature couple w1th ArtSpring Treasure Fair trailer preferred. For more information a Permanent Position with Notice of lie Blues Bud LOST AND FOUND please call 537-7861 . instead the Home Support Office. GENERAL ArtSpring Treasure Fair FOUND: ALVAREZ silver hoop ear- CARETAKER WANTED. Mature April26 ring. Call 537-5527 or claim at couple to manage, but not limited too This position is Wed. - Sat., Annual Auctions & Seafirst. 4 star Mobile Home Park in Powell MEETING Community Flea Market River. Handyman experience pre­ 1500-2300 and has an Salt Spring Island Golf Fulford Hall July 17-19,2008 FOUND SALT Spring Way and Isle !erred. Accommodations provided. Ex­ excellent benefifs package. View, Creative Zen. Call 537-0655 to cellent salary. Apply to Box #034 c/o $15 Tickets at: identify. The Abbotsford News, 34375 Gladys RCA/HSA Certificate or & Country Club Call April Wright at Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5. Acoustic Planet, 537-9035 or equivalent. Must have vehicle EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 5:30pm Pomodoro Pizza & Kay Woodhouse at and valid driver licence. 653-4927 Wednesday, ... ACCOUNTING/ Closing date April 25, 2008 • Island Star Video. .. BOOKKEEPING April2Jrd Please fax your Resume to: To support the GISS r"Share Your Expertise!"' BOOKKEEPER FULL-TIME, Simply Barbara Butler 537-9969 or Teach a fellow islander how Acct. exp. preferred. Apply to c/o SCHOOL DISTRICT #64 Clubhouse Athletic Programs Driftwood, Box 13, 328 Lower Ganges (Gulf Islands) email [email protected] to paint, shear a sheep, Road, V8K 2V3. - milk a goat, cook a gourmet Invites applications for a Grade meal, paddle a kayak ... Piease dlnnua1 dOfl)~ Notice of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 7/8 French Immersion Teacher ELDERLY, LONGTIME Salt Spring Is- donate your expertise to the ~ r]=wJr1on_ at Saltspring Island Middle land gentleman requires live-in house- ANNUAL ArtSpring Treasure Fair A RECESSION Proof Business!!! With FTE) keeper for cooking, cleaning, some .sho-w. & .J2un.eluo.n No Capital Risk??? Top producer School (temporary, 1.0 driving and companionship. Com- GENERAL ArtSpring Treasure Fair looking for 2 Leaders to learn and For further information refer to fortable living quarters and vehicle will Door Prizes and Raffle Annual Auctions earn what I'm earning. Average Top S I . . #G 'b ·t t be provided. Please reply with resume & Producers Income = $593,000/yr Seri- choo 0IStnct 4 we Sl e a and references to Dept. 10, c/o The Fashions by MEETING Community Flea Market ous inquiries only. 1-800- 323-0298. www.sd64.bc.ca/staff.html. Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road , july 17-19,2008 Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. Suzanne's of Duncan Special Olympics RUN YOUR Own Biz, PfT time earn Call April Wright at 537-9035 $100K+, Training & Support, Start-up $4K. 1-877-239-0361. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Friday, April 18 Salt Spring Island ..,or Kay Woodhouse at 653-492~ DRIVERS/ COURIER/ 12 Noon TRUCKING May 14· 7 pm UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP The Harbour House "The Vital Force in Water" The effects WELL ESTABLISHED courier compa- Housekeeper-\Meekdays~eekends of vibration and consciousness upon ny needs courier & 5 ton drivers. Day Must be flexible, have an eye for detail and be able Tickets $19 Choices water and people. Sunday, Fulford & evening shifts. Please reply to Box Hall OAP. 10:30 am. wwwumtanan- 14 c/o The Driftwood, 328 Lower to work independently. Duties include maintaining all 537-2652 or congregation.org. Ga~ges Rd. SSI, V8K 2V3. 537-4743 cleanliness of cottages and upkeep of laundry. Some BINGO INFORMATION HELP WANTED reception, painting and light groundskeeping duties may MEADENHALL COPYRIGHT . . BAKER NEEDED, experience an as- be required. 20 - 32 hrs/week. Royal Canadian Legion Copyright and/or propert1es subs1st 1n set but will train, at Ganges Village all advertisement and m all other rna- Market. Full time plus benef1ts wh1ch Please reply in writing to Box 11 ,c/o The Driftwood, 328 1}1URSDAY, tenal appearmg m th1s ed!t1on of the includes medical, dental & staff dis­ 7 PM Gulf Islands Dnftwood. PermiSSIOn . count card. Must have a strong work Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. to reproduce wholly or m part and m ethic and willing to work weekends APRL\11 any form whatsoever, particularly by. and very early mornings. Phone for In­ NOTICE OF ANNUAL GEN­ Early Birds, 6:30 pm a photographic or offset process 1n a terview, 537-4144. publication must be obta1ned 1n wnt1ng ------­ ERAL MEETING, Abbey s~ored~y from the publisher. Any unau~honzed BELFOR RESTORATION Services - CAREER OPPORTUNITY Field Seniors· Housing, April. Lames Allxlliary reproduction will be subject to Courtenay requires an experienced recourse in law. FLOOD TECH. Must be bondable and 28th, 7:00pm, OAP Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92. Full Tnne/Part.. time Position IF YOUR Driftwood subscription label provide a driver's abstract. Please Fulford Hall. Amusement pro­ All proceeds to bUisarles for Salt has the date highlighted, now is the drop off resume to #9-2998 K1lpatnck REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY vided by Arthur Black. Spring Island students. time to renew! Ave., Courtenay or fax: 250-338-9062. We currently have an opportunity available for a PAINTING WITH paper, a collage RELAY FOR Life Information Meeting/ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS workshop w1th Bly Kaye. Saturday, Team Captain meeting. 5:30pm highly motivated team player to join our fast paced May 3, 10am - 3pm. Beaver Point Wednesday, April 23. Community insurance office. Insurance experience would be Hall, $45. 653-4453. Gospel Church. Everybody welcome! Enrollment Deadline an asset but not essential. Training, a competitive COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS April 17th salary and benefits package will be provided to the Limited spaces Kindergarten to grade 6 successful applicant. Come join our child-centred learning community based If you are a mature energetic, people person, on compassion and respect for each child and the world. looking for a challenging career on Salt Spring, Enrollment package on website: you may be the individual we are looking for. www. saltspringcentreschool_ ca Phone for more info. 5379130 Please forward your resume to: SeaFirst Insurance, 1103-115 Fulford-Ganges Road, The Unitarian fellowship of Salt Spriny Island Salt Spring Island, B.C., VSK 2T9 Unitarians respect the interMpenden~.web of existence of which we anijall apart. That's whyoor rellowship made SUMMER DAY the decision to not use bottled water. CAMP LEADERS (ome celebrate [drth Day with u5. ;@:~ # " parks & recreation Salt Spring Island saltsprinyunitarians@tl'lus.nl't Parks & Recreation MEET the AUTHOR www.flnitarianconyrf\'ation.ory/saltspriny WENDY ORR, author of Nim's Island Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation 9 Commission is looking for innovative and W~me.n 8 S~rapb~~klng ..~~rksh~p Friday, April18 enthusiastic leaders to create a fantastic experience 1:00pm at the Library ,!\ Saturday, April 26th.• 11 ''.'am-3 pm for participants of its 2008 Camp Colossal summer ll'!'"" . . '" \ Author Wendy Orr reads from her book tiJ!.f'"'urlng tile UJemen tllat llhi!,!J§" DU,r llvet~'" daycamp program. Camp Colossal is a 42 day, and discusses making the film Nim's Island. '=!!.Jring photos, memorabilia and cf!ft supplies Monday to Friday program, that takes place in July ~~(some scrapbooking supplieswi.il be provided) and August with a focus on local outdoor activities For ages 6- 12. Adults welcome. - ~- Amanda 537-0717 and crafts for children in the 5 to 12 age group, as Door prize draw- Nim's Island book ~~J~ free veg_etarian lunch Will be pr:ovidedl well as a number of off-island day trips. Must be ';.~great way to connect with other women a,.nd able to work one-week in mid June for training and SaltSJ!ring Island ~' .. ~ }. \ cre!'tive.ly or$.aW,.~,e.~:P.ld •P,hC!!g~ ··· program set-up. PUblic Library~ VL;JR€~"Ef'uli~~ifi.Tiii) " · -o· This is a bargaining unit position (CUPE Local 1989). Camp Leaders will be employees of the + Stagecoach School Stagecoach School Capital Regional District (CRD) and are paid every for the Performing Arts for the Performing Arts two weeks at a rate of $13.30/hr plus 11% in lieu ~ ~ of benefits (14.76/hr). presents Spotlight Programme presents First Aid Certification, a Class "4" B.C. Drivers Licence and a clean driving record are mandatory. 'Turns' Will of the Mist Lifeguard Certification is an asset. Monologues, Poems, Scenes, Improv, Games 'A musical mystery comedy Reply in writing, on or before April 18, 2008, for the whole family' including a resume and references, to: from Shakespeare to Dickens and Seeger ~~ Camp Colossal *One night only* April 24,25, at 7pm, Salt Spring Island Parks Monday April 28, at 7pm, April26 at 2pm (Matinee) & Recreation Commission Tickets at ArtSpring Box Office Tickets at ArtSpring Box Office 145 Vesuvius Bay Road . Adults $12, Children $6 Adults $12, Children $6 Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 1 K3 Email: [email protected] 8241 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16,2008 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS MONDAY10AM [email protected]

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EXPERIENCED PAINTERS wanted. MACINTOSH COMPUTERS, OS10, SALT SPRING Island Recycle Depot 1/2 PRICE building materials: 18 piec- ELECTRIC ORGAN, Starflight Conn FREE KINDLING. Free delivery 10-14 538-1685. maintenance, efficiency, set-up, up- is located at 349 Rainbow Rd . We are es of 1/2" rain screen. 16, 2x3 glass free for pick up. 5371535. yard bin of torn off cedar shingles grades, Tutoring. Followup phone open Tuesday through Saturday, sealed units - low E, argon filled. 1 set _:..~_.::...:..:...:=::...:....._.::_:______dumped wherever you want. 653- INTERESTED IN joining us to walk help, used Macs. Terry 537-4470. 10am to 5pm. This service is operated of exterior French doors, one lite, fir, EXERCISE BIKE, nothing fancy but it 4187. our talk toward sustainability? Could ------­ by Salt Spring Island Community eco-friendly Broda natural stain 5 piec- _w..:.o_rk..:.s!..:.5..:.3..:.8·..:.8..:.27_7_. ______you see yourself as an educator of Services. Please call the Recycle es of heavy gauge corrugated metal FREE GARAGE sale. Sunday, Apr FREE: WALL/ ENTERTAINMENT sustainability who happens to serve CONCRETE & PLACING Depot at 537-1200, or Community roofing - tan. Leave message at 653- 20, 1 - 5. Wicker cabinet, plastic table unit, good condition, 6'x74"x19", tons excellent coffee? Salt Spring Coffee ;:::======::::;~ Services at 537-9971 for information 9756. & chairs, fabric, feathers, cedar posts of storage. 537-9878. Co. in the town of Ganges is looking on materials accepted for recycling. & wood scraps, computer table, men's for full time, mature, , experienced, & women's clothes, books, picture FRIDGE, TREADMILL, rowing ma­ responsible Baristas & Shift Supervis­ PETS SEE US FOR AFAST QUOTE frames, cedar planters. 274 Trincomali chine. Call for details or I can email ors. Positions available immediately! Hts. you a photo. 653-4916. Please send resume with Cover letter to: jennifer@ saltspringcoffee.com ON All YOUR BUILDING EQUESTRIAN LOOKING FOR mature, hard working, REQUIREMENTS! goal oriented, high school students for RIDING LESSONS, Hunter/Jump­ • Flooring B&B assistant position. Full/part time GULF er/Dressage. Level 2 coach. Begin­ available. Full training provided. ners welcome. Lesson horses • Heating Please call 537-5980 for an interview. COAST available. In training board available. SALT SPRING AIR Is looking for a DENTON FARMS, Breeding/ train­ • Eaves part time Dispatch/ Reservations MATERIALS ing/sales. Lynne 653-9296, barn 653- 9299. Agent. We need a highly motivated S · h G If 1 1 d • Plumbing individual who can work independently ervtng t e U San S in a fast paced work environment. 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CAMERA EQUIPMENT SSI TRANSITION House, On-Call '-::===34==5=R=a=i=nb=O=W==R=o=a=d==~ Salt Spring Island Support Worker: Working with women - OLYMPUS ESOO Bmp digital camera, and children affected by violence and DRAFTING & DESIGN Farrier Services DSLR, 2 lens kit, 14-45 mm & 40-150 abuse. Please see full job posting at /======::::;;::-: mm. Excellent condition. Asking $550. www.iwav.org; application deadline NOW HOTSHOEING 653-2420. April 28/08. LET'S GET YARD MAN required at Salt Spring ~ Call Karen ~ COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Garbage. Bring in resume and talk to STARTED! Robin, 360 Blackburn. 30 hrs./ wk. 'J {j 537-7111 ~ {j CALL BOB Mcivor for troubleshoot­ Bring your sketches & ideas and ing, software and networking support. PROFESSIONAU PETS REMEMBERED We do house calls. 537-2827 or (cell) MANAGEMENT together we'll design (or upgrade) 538-7017. Please go and back-up your dream home. Through the use of your important data now! ACCOUNT MANAGER Required for TUPPENCE GENT, high quality, fast-growing BC Aborigi­ computer-aided drafting, we'll quickly Ocl. 24, 1997 -April 8, 2008. nal Magazine. self-starter, work from produce the working drawings you'll FOOD PRODUCTS home on-line, choose house, commis­ Truly courageous little dog, gone to sion sales. Call Klwetin Publishing take to your contractor. be with her mother & grandmother. Ltd., 1-866-558-7997. The end of an era. kiwetin@ shaw.ca PLEASE CAll A special thanks to Drs. Sacha & SEACHANGE SAVOURIES Canada HELSET DESIGN Dave and to all the staff at the Gulf is seeking a full time Production Man­ Islands Vet. Clinic. ager. Applicants should be computer 537 ·1 037 & ask for Jim literate, have experience planning and Our house is very sad and empty scheduling and have proven supervi­ now. We loved her so. sory skills. Approximate start date eil Morie ., . , • c June 1, 2008. Send resumes and cov­ Ph llis & Fred. er letter to Anne@SeachangeSavour­ architect ies.ca by April 30. www.neilmoriearchitect.com 4, Fulford Marina MERCHANDISE FOR SALE CALDWEL~S TRADES, TECHNICAL ph. 653-4812 creative desil!n OAKS PRING THE ROOFERS, APPRENTICES & labour­ responsi v" to sit" ANTIQUESNINTAGE ers required for Torch-on, TPO, PVC craft and client FARM and EPDM installations. Industry lead- -======:!... CAST IRON bathtub with taps, three GREAT GARAGE ing wage packages for top performers. LANDSCAPING legs. 537-0018. Since 1882 E-mail: [email protected] or ------.------Currently available: faxresume:604-596-1430· GARDEN ROTOVATING (tilling), APPLIANCES • FREE RANGE $35/hr. 1 hr. min. You pay only for till- SALE MAP WORK WANTED ing not travel. 537-8921. GROW YOUR own. Upright Kenmore GRAIN-FED PORK freezer, med. size. $175 cash. • FRESH CUT LUMBER • I 537-5156. TREE SERVICES KENMORE ELITE HE 3t Steam wash­ 537-5380 or 537-2152 Demolition & Hauling er and dryer. Brand new, top line, PARTY TIME technical details can be seen online at Felling & bucking trees, RENTALS sears.ca. Includes washer and dryer, Sunset Farm est 1982 clearing land, brush & windfall shipping and delivery, installation and From TENTS to UTENSILS one year manufacturer's warranty. To­ ALSO: DEMOLITION & HAULING o NO GST o LOWEST PRICES tal value of approximately $3400. Naturally Grown SS Lamb Call Gabrlel531-1536 o BEST SERVICE Asking $2000 for the complete pack­ Gov't Inspected ..Now available'' age. Call 537 2442. J/M CARPENTER - Contractor Available Year-Round available. Additions, renovations, so­ Extendable tent-sits 100-500 BUILDING SUPPLIES lariums, sun decks, concrete work. Pick ups at Love My Kitchen Also available: wool socks, Two decades on Salt Spring. Quality 537-5882 SALVAGE LUMBER sale. 2 x 6 Ce­ comforters, knitting wool, experience and integrity. 537-0779. dar T & G, approx. 2500 bf., $1 per References. Joy 537-4577 foot. Clean, 1/2" plywood, no nails, $8 pillows, and sheepskin rugs. pa rtyti merenta Is@ tel us. net per sheet. Bay window unit $350. Some doors & large sealed unit win- 537-2082 JOB SQUAD dows, etc. 537-4053. ~::::::::::::::::::::::~ 'CALL NOW FOR ESTIMATES ON MISC SERVICES HOUSE PAINTING' EQUESTRIAN EQUESTRIAN WCB & Insured GROUNDSKffPING I "Serving the Island since 1989" CARETAKING ~out Ridg{l f'arm 531-5103 oGarden clean uP & 5'\. yrivate fwrse training, boarding and' Maintenance PERSONAL GARDENER now breeding facifity syeciafizing in 'Dressage, available. Phone Kim at 538-8495. ·Firewood :J-funter/ Jurnyer and' Starting fiorses. buckine & sPiittine DRIFTWOOD GARAGE SALE KITS PRIVATE CHEF/Personal Assistant Oyeratea by Mira Warrington. E.verything you need for your Yard Sale! available on a daily/weekly or ongoing Call Gon to Earth • 12 x 12 stalls • 20m x 50m outdoor arena basis. Professional attitude and Includes posters, price stickers & your classified ad published in the attention to detail ensured! All tasks • 20m x 40m covered arena Driftwood on Wednesday, The Weekender on Friday, and online at handled in a strictly confidential manner. Call Drew @ 250.246.4451 • Daily turnout in group or individual paddocks www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com (250) 537-0024 ONLY $19.95! Call today 537-9933 RECYCLING [email protected] GHRBHGE GURU LOTS OF bubble pack, newsprint, etc limited spaces • available now RENO CLEANUP for recycling at Salt Spring Books. 537-2812. www.soulridgefarmocom Looking for a new yard? JUNK TO THE DUMP &RECYCLING YARD REFUSE REMOVAL CRUKHOUSliiEAll'YlTO. GARBAGE & ESTATE office: 250o537o5553• + CLEANUP & HAULING davidwalls@shawoca GARDEN MAINTENANCE & BRUSH REMOVAL wwwothewallsoca FIREWOOD CHOPPING MULTI-FAMILY/ Moving sale: Lots &STACKING • MSP Billing • Medical Transcription everything - kitchen stuff, kids stuff, books, clothes, furniture & cool miscel­ UJE GET THE JOB OOHE! • Bookkeeping lany. 158 Broadwell Rd . Saturday, April 19, 9am - 1pm. Rain or shi Hndrew 538-2011 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: ...'- •• ••• . __ Parking available at 151 Broadwell. • Medical Office Assistant HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES • Medical Transcriptionist • MSP Billing Clerk CLOCKIW ATCH/JEWELLERY IUlding may be available for ·ljjf,: REPAIRS student toano,- canada y & El qualified applicants ""'-' EXPERT CLOCK repair and restora­ tion - antiques my specialty. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates. Free house MOVING & DOWNSIZING, all sorts of calls for shut-ins and heavy clocks. Sprott-Shaw "stuff." April 19, Bam- 11am. Please YARD SALE all day. Sat, A Mark's Clockworks, 537-0957. birds. 120 Acland Rd. 0 from 9am (no earlier). Building MOVING SALE. Sat. Apr. 19, 9am. plies, tools, marine supplies, 168 Main St. Building supplies kids and lots of miscellaneous stuff and more. No ear_ht birds. 0 furnishings. 118 Cairns Place. I .- . ~ ~ · · ---- -· ,,., .- ..- · .,_ , ~, _..,....,..~ - ~ DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS MONDAY10AM [email protected]

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ELECTRIC BIKES MAKE SENSE. FREE ITEMS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOMES FOR RENT AUTO FINANCING TRUCKS & VANS Quiet, pollution-free, easy to park. Call 537-2840. [email protected], GAS BAR-B-QUE, older model, works MOVING SALE: Scott Min. bike, 2 BDRM. MOBILE on shared Fulford 1961 GMC 4x4 truck. Frame up resto- www.evriders.ca. well. 538-5512. $100. American water distiller, $150. acreage. Wood stove. $695 plus util. ration 5 years ago, many custom ------.-­ Hi-end, semi-recumbent, exercycle, Available now. 653-9916. DREAMCATCHER parts, runs perfect. $12 000 obo. EXPERIENCED. ROWER lookmg for SET OF 5 blinds, aluminum, pale blue. $500. Older Singer sewing machine, 653-209g. ' partner(s) to ser1ously engage 1n tram­ 32.5" X 72". 537-9470. FULLY EQUIPPED trailer, on acreage FINANCING mg for compet1t1ve rowmg events, 2x in cabinet, $60. Baldwin Hamilton stu­ 1985 WESTFALIA, Reduced to TV ANTENNA, motor drive. 653-9299. dio piano $1800. Oak coat rack, 10 near Ganges. Long term. For single or 4x. Training, St Mary Lake, 6am, or couple, poss. work opportunity on BUCKLE UP $8000. Excellent shape. Make all en­ Age class between 50 - 65. Call Hans white porcelain, plates. Camp stove. quiries to 250-537-4485 or 538-8554. Time-Window speakers. Drawing ta­ farm or B & B. Available immediately 537-9425. FRIENDLY FRANK ble. Offers. 538-1638. or ... $650 plus propane. 653-9898. TODAY! 1987 FORD F2SO camper special, GOTTA SELL your car, truck, boat, You Work, You Drive! 171 K, canopy w1th boat rack. Needs RV, trailer or motorcycle? Advertise it KITCHENAIDE ELECRIC range, con- PLAN & INSTALL your water storage LUXURY, AS new, 3 bdrm, 3 bath­ noth1ng. $2500.537-4695. in the Driftwood for 8 weeks at only vection & regular oven. In good work- system now. Free consultation. Bulk room,2150 sq. ft., harbour view; 1/2 "0" Down! o.A.c. ing condition. $99.537-2674. water deliveries. Isles West Water. duplex plus double garage. Hardwood F';:~~lo 1987 FORD Ranger 4x4. Great $49.95. (Private party ads, 20 words, Bob 653-4513. floors, quality craftsman finishing, all shape. Needs ring gear. $1900. 1 vehicle per spec1al, must be pre- APPLY ONLINE Phone 537-1676. paid.) Cal/537-9933 for details. FUEUFIREWOOD STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, appliances .. Ideal layout for home sewage-holding (polyethylene). Eco- based bus1ness. $2125 + ut1l. www.dreamcatcher-loans.com 1990 FORD F-250. No rust. Stored 4 GULF ISLANDS Optical. 2 for 1 logical systems: sewage-treatment 537-2716. years needs minor work. $2500 obo. Spring Sale, April 1 - May 31. 50% re- HONEST OL'S plants, effluent filters. Visa, Master- _O_C_E_A_N_F_R_O_N_T_S_U_N_N_Y--1 -b-d--V-- 538-2323. fund on the cost of your eye test when card, Amencan Express accepted. . • • rm, e 1995 FORD F1'50, 4 x 4 Ext. cab. you purchase a full set of frames and GIS Sales & Rentals call 653-40! 3 suv1us. Long/short term ok, $1200 all FIREWOOD =:-:-:-:-=:-=-=:--:-:-:=:0' _ _:__:__:___:,.· ,....,.,.- InClUSIVe. 537-6303. 8000 lb. Warn winch, canopy, new lenses. Lancer Bldg. 537-2648. •GUARANTEED CORD TRANSFER HOME movies to DVD : ------clutch. Needs rear end work. KENMORE ELITE HE 3t Steam wash- Cut, Split & delivered 16 mm, Super-B, Regular 8 films. We ONE BEDROOM apartment near lake 200,000km. $2000 obo. 537-9999. er and dryer. Brand new, top line, •Cedar fence rails do video transfers too: Hi-8 Bmm and ocean. Newly remodeled. 255 2000 GMC 2500, 4 x 4· extra cab. High technical details can be seen online at digital 8, mini-DV or dvcam to bvD o; Maliview, lower unit. No smoking. tork 6 I, auto, camper and trailer sears.ca. Includes washer and dryer, VHS tape. Foreign conversions. Salt- $850/month. Available now. 1-800- equipped. 40/20/40 front seat. 20 shipping and delivery, installation and 653-4165 SpringSound, 131 McPhillips Ave. 842-0814. mile/gal highway. Camper tie-downs one year manufacturer's warranty. To­ 653-0046. ------.­ ;-::;::-::;::-:::=:-:-::::-:---:-.---:--:---::-::-. PRETTY, MODERN cottage With AUTO SERVICES and canopy available. 186,000 km, tal value of approximately $3400. KONIG&SON WINE MAKING equ1pment, corker,f1l- deck, suits quiet single, non smoker. great condition. $12,900. 537-0783. Askmg $2000 for the complete pack- ter, carboys and much more $150 No dogs. Sat TV. Avail now. $675. age. Call 537 2442. y FIREWOOD obo; H.P. Colour Printer $50 obo; for 537-1968. UTILITY TRAILERS MASSAGE CLASSES. Learn Hot Serving Salt Spring the visually impaired, MAX- magnifies AIR MILES Stones, Thai massage, new "Fusion text on to T.V. screen, $100; Daisy 25 years OFFICE/RETAIL now here! ~'--- 24 FT. ENCLOSED utility trailer. Great Works." www.academyofmassage.ca. Wheel for talking books $100, white for storage. Tandem axle, $1200 obo. 537-1219. Competitive & Reliable cane $20. 537-2466. FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED OFFICE SPACE. Central location in I w:'~!~~!~ 538-2323. _R_E_N_D_E_Z_V_O_U_S_F_R_E_N_C_H-Pa-t-is_s_e-rie 537-9531 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Ganges available immediately. Mod­ at Harbour's End (in front of Moby's) ern, ground floor with ADSL-ready COMPLETE MARINE Brigitte's new bake shop. New: Italian wiring. $275 plus gst. 537-7666. and olive organic bread from Bloom FURNITURE PIANO: CIRCA 1900, Krydner, good AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS breads. Fresh every Tuesday & condition, $950. 537-4906. SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION Unleaded Fuels • Diesel BOATS Thursday. 537-8400. COMPUTER DESK with hutch, 43" w Tires • Batteries • Accessories , $ SAM ANDERSON Appliance Repair. x 20" d x 55" h. 4 drawer dresser 32"w REAL ESTATE ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION 12 WOOD boat, 125 obo. 653-9299. Hot water tank and appliance instalta- x 16"d x 38" h. white. Entertainment for the Gulf Islands is a mouse-click 537-4554 or 537-9300 23' RIENEL 1973, 4 wheel trailer, lion. Authorized warranty technician centre 50" x 18" d x 49" h. Offers. ------­ away. www.gulfislands.net. Phone 538-8277. (new tires), head, sink, Alco. stove. for all makes. Sears authorized war­ FOR SALE BY OWNER Monday-Saturday 8 am- 7 pm Rebuilt Mercruiser 1.0. New heat ex- ranty technician. 537-5268. MOVING sale: dresser, desks, double WATERFRONT HOUSE, 3 bdrm., 2 Sunday 9 am- 6 pm bed w/headboard, 2 wall units, dining BEAUTIFUL off-the-grid 2 bdrm fur­ bath, fully furnished & equipped. Avail. changers. Rebuilt O.B. leg, new boot, SWIM MEMBERSHIPS AT prop., controls & cables, new fuel & THE SUMMERS/DE POOL set, table, garden chairs/table, miscel­ nished Savary Island log cabin for June, July & Aug. Enjoy the dock, Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. water tanks, new 10 h.P. outboard, E . . . . laneous. Reasonable, 653-2425. sale. Excellent vacation rental proper­ decks, fireplace, seashore & woods. new sounder, GPS,VHF, C.B. power n)OY sw1mmm9 on your own t1me! ty. On good water system, has base- www.saltspringrentalhouse.com 416- trims. 8' FG dingy, oars and 2 hp o.B. Pnvate, UV f11tered, saltwater pool. ment, some old growth trees, walk to 5 483-8175. CARS 2 down riggers, rods, reels, etc. Life Open 7 days a week 6am. to 9pm. OAK SIDEBOARD, 40s, 54X35X24 stunning beaches and dock. Next to jackets, cookware, dishes, cutlery, etc. New reduced rates for 3 I 6. month or 1 w1de. 3 doors, liquor basket. 3 draw- summer store and pub/restaurant. SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1974 VOLKSWAGEN Super Beetle. Used only 6 months & kept under cov- year packages. Memberships also m­ ers, dovetailing & ornate woodwork. $279 ,000 . 537-4155. Photos: Good cond1t1on. New motor & trans- er past 20 yrs. $8900 obo. 250-653- elude access to our private fitness $400. Call: 537-4533. www.molhertonguepress.com/savary_relreat.hlml EMPLOYED MALE, new to Island. miSSIOn $2850 obo. Phone 537-6693. 9299 room. Or come and get energized w1th TWIN, EXTRA-length mattress, box Seeks shared accommodation near ------.. -- · · . our $6 Drop in Aquafit Classes every lllliU AI.#UtiA 1megra, great cond., 4 3 KAYAKS Polymer, 2 smgles, Storm Mon/ Wed /Fri 9:30 -10:30 am. or join spring and frame purchased four REAL ESTATE SERVICES Ganges. 537-4987. spd . standard, sun roof! 270 K, (re­ months ago. $1000 new, askmg $500 ------and Looksha $800 ea., paddles m- our low impact walking aquafit classes ceipts avail.) $2950. Ola 538-7430. eluded. 1 Northstar double $1000, every Mon/Wed t0:30-11 :30am. For obo. Will include 2 sets of sheets. REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf TOWNHOUSES 1996 VOLVO 850 Wagon. All the paddles mcluded. 4 sk1rts $25 ea. 3 more info. Call Julie at: 537-9433. Phone 538-8277. Islands are viewable anywhere in the pumps $15 ea. 3 paddle floats $10 ea. world with Internet access. luxury features with legendary Volvo 3 safety lines $20 ea. 3 Stoahlquist WANTED TO buy: firewood HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com. Two bedroom, fully furnished town reliability. Upgrade that old Subaru adult life jackets $25 ea. 1 child's life- logs/standing timber. Konig & Son home within easy walk of Ganges, the now. Great buy at $6900. 653-4171 . jacket $10.538-0995. Firewood. Phone 537-9531. bus and the pool. Available for rent LOGGING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. 1997 VOLVO 850SE, auto., 5 cyl., Army 6 wheel truck with roll off con­ RENTALS from June 1st. at least until Sept. CANOES 16' Coleman Sq. Stern w/ WATER LILY RHIZOMES at farm 15th., or longer. Rent, including luxury sedan, like new. Low 112,000 tainer. $12,000. Ideal for shake bolt kms. Tan leather, premium sound , air, electric motor, $450; new 12' Sports- stand, 605 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Large cutters. Hyab Deck truck $12 ,000. utilities and cable will be $1,000 per pal $950; both w/ paddles. 653-4525. $5, small 3 for $5. month up to $1250, depending on traction control. $10,200. 537-1804. DBH Cat $20,000. First Aid trailer APARTMENT/CONDO ROAD RUNNER Series 1000. Trailer $12,000. Boom boat $12,000. 1995 length of rental. (Our strata rules 1998 DODGE Caravan, blue. One specify 45 years or older.) 537-5786. with Hobie 12 Monocat. G real Hitachi 400 log loader $90,000. 1g97 LOVELY LAKE view and long term, owner car. Great shape. Maintenance beginners' Sailboat. Trailer by itself is Hitachi 480 log loader $110,000. Ken­ small 1 bdrm unit in quiet side-by-side records avail. Reasonably priced. a bargain $500 firm. Richard 537- worth 850 dump truck $12,000. Con­ 4-plex for mature, single occupant, WANTED TO RENT 537-9943. 1669. tact Bob (250)339-5722 Non smoking,no pets. May 1 $500. 2001 SILVER Toyota 4 Runner, 537-2294. ALLISON FROM the market (sells 93 ,400 kms. , Limited Edition, fully MEDICAL SUPPLIES ONE BEDROOM suite on Cusheon bags) is returning to SSI after being loaded, excellent cond ., all records, Lake, NS, NP, W/D. Long term renter away at school and is looking for 2 or $18,300. 537-2980 or cel/537-7095. TOP MODEL Invalid wheel chair c/w wanted, references req 'd. $750/month. 3 br. house for June 1 dutcheral­ 2004 CHEVY Cavalier, excellent con­ special (extra) cushion . Used only in plus hydro. 653-4868. li @yahoo.ca or 250-537-6653. dition inside & out. New tires $5500. bedroom by elderly lady. $800 obo. ------HANDYMAN (61) seeks quiet, long- 537-6923. 537-9393. COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL term home with garage/ workshop be------fore April 30. $700 - $1000/ mth. Craig SPORTS & IMPORTS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE IN GOVERNMENT bldg, 1357 sq. ft. and Rufi cat 537-1252. for lease. Can accommodate variety 2002 PASSAT 4-motion Wagon. 2000 HONDA scooter, 49 CC, blue, of uses. Ample parking, wheel chair MATURE WOMAN, clean, respon­ Beautiful car in new condition with single seater, helmet included, good accessible. Richard, 537-2239. sible, NS, NP seeks long term , 1 leather, tiptronic, all wheel drive. condition, $1,100, call537-9148. bdrm . quiet suite. $700 range. Exc. Volkswagen flagship car. New price refs. Near bus access. 537-9182. over $50,000, asking $15,900. 653- ANTIQUE IMPORTED wrought iron UPPER GANGES 4171. ' fence panels, gates, etc. 70-100 ROOM IN house or small cabin, close years old. Each piece unique, stock CENTRE to Ganges needed June - Sept. for 21 2003 HONDA Civic DX , black, 4 dr. always changing. 653-4123. Photos year old, female Univ. student. $450 auto, AC, cd, 11 0,380kms. Well main­ www.islandgatesandfences.com. Street level office/or or less, please call 537-2764. tained. $13,500. 653-9713. BILLIARD TABLE, slate, 4'x8', fully other use. Available equipped. Cost over $4000 asking MOTORCYCLES SIMPLY SAL TSPRING $1800. 653-9299. May 1, 2008. 787 sq. ft. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE Ample parking. SEEKING RENTAL HOME ON COMPOSTED HORSE manure & SALT SPRING MOTORCYCLE, ATV, Scooters, Elec­ 1985 SUBARU $600 obo. Loveseat shavings, 6 - 8 yard loads. Also, sea­ Reliable income, excellent referenc- tric Bicycle, Bicycle repairs & accesso­ $25 obo. 653-9172. soned fir firewood. 537-4053. Call: Mary Lou 537-5528 or es, seeking a year-round, long-term ries 250-538-8224 or email johnroe006 @gmail.com. 1995 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, Sidney: • Tanners ESTATE SALE: 2 couches, 3 lamps, Richard 537-2239 rental. NS, Community-minded, love $4,500. 1991 Mercury Sable wagon bdrm. suite, tools, coffee tables, 4 bar gardening and have two adorable in- MOTORCYCLE JACKET. Black $1500. Necky Kayook kayak $1100. Bookstore stools, microwave, dishes, rocker re­ WORKSHOP SPACE. Arts/ crafts. door cats. Ideally seeking bright, un- leather, size XL. As new. Look good Piano $900. Fridge with bottom mount cliner, crystal , hutch w/glass cup­ Zoned for auto, marine repairs, retail, furnished, spacious house or unusu- and go faster. $225. 653-2099. freezer $500. Washer, dryer $400. • Swartz Bay boards, computer desk, etc. 537-1136, storage, etc Bill 537-2811 . Lots of ally spacious cottage with yard or Stove $250. 200 Gallon Aquarium with Ferry Terminal atter6pm. parking. large deck. Preference for quiet stand $150, great for reptiles. 20 neighbourhood or acreage. Seeking Gallon Aquarium with fish $85. Sofa (outdoor coin FLOORING LIQUIDATION laminate, reasonable rent relative to what is .39 pre-fin hardwood, oak or maple $150. Love seat $100. Solid wood in­ box) COTIAGES offered and landlords who appre- terior doors $50 ea. Load of firewood $1 .99 , 6" pine or fir $1.49, bamboo, ciate reliable and conscientious ten- oak, maple engineered, $2.49 all sq.ft. $50. Patio furniture and lots more. Call BACHELORS CABIN, oceanfront ants. 537-9417. prices. Tons more! 1-800-631-3342. modern , clean, large windows, fur- Have a home for rent or any leads? Victoria: • News Group Call our Galiano Island office (Crea- APRIL SALE! Save $250 on any HOT TUB for sale, 3 seater with nished, deck. NP, NS. Parking , 5 THE PERFECT lounger. Beachcomber, good cond. , min. walk to Ganges. Call 537-4500. tivity Commons): 250-539-9868. We Veloteq Electric Scooter in stock dur­ have a long distance plan, we'll call ISLAND BIKE ing April . E V Riders 537-2840 new heater, rebuilt pump, good cover. NICE CABIN, with sleeping loft on Broughton $1400. One year warranty. 538-8244. Iyou right back. www.evriders.ca shared acreaae. Situated mid island. 1 • «Kawasaki Street HOT TUB for sale, large size 6 per- available June 1. $600 includes hydro. BUSINESS ADSL starting at only son, incl. lounger, mint cond., new 4" Swts s1ngle. NS. 653-4190. $34.95 per mo. Compare and save! Web Hosting only $9.99 per mo. Local cover, new digital spa pack. dual ONE BDRM, 520 sq . ft. cabin , wood {s:n:tJt(/J_ llB.rj Dependable Internet. Call Barb 538- Crofton: • Camelot pumps, new CD stereo system, 33 heat well water. Centrally located. 0052. www.saltspringinternet.com. Coffee jets, with neck jets/foot jets. $3700, $750imo. Call 653-4071 . SMALL ADS, 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria 3 year warranty. 538-8244. SMALL CABIN for rent. Private, 250-382-8291 CONSIGNMENT CLOTHES will be • Galletta www.sgpower.com accepted at Fables Cottage, Monday, INDUSTRIAL SEWING machine, Juki clean , charming. No pets, no smok­ marc@ saoower.com April 21 and Wednesday, April 23. Market model #DDL-5550, 1n excel. cond. ing. Suitable for one person . Please call 537-0028 to set up an ap­ $995. 537-5250. Ask for Paul. $600/month includes hydro. Referenc­ pointment time. See you all soon! • LIDO Cafe KENMORE WASHER & dryer, top es required . Phone: 653-0042 BIG DEALS! SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES Thanks, Sue. load $150/pr. Cement mixer on trailer DEREK, MHAIRI, and all the gluten Ferry: • Tsawwassen $175. Concrete forms and ties for 120 HOMES FOR RENT 2003 SUBARU Forester Xs, 99,000 sq. ft. wf corners $150. 537-9999. free goodness from Laughing Daugh­ km , exc. cond., AWD, gold, moonroof, ters Bakery will be absent from the . to Long Harbour RENOVATION SALE. White goods. 1 BDRM, suits responsible single, NS, A/C. One owner, dealer maintained, Market, Saturday April 19, as we re­ (at cafeteria) Stove, $80, chest freezer, $70. Year NP, $750 + util, long term , available just completely serviced. Bargain at tile the bakery floor. Thanks for the old fridge/freezer $350. Call 537-4622. April21 , 537-5681. $16,000. Richard 537-1669. great response so far this spring.

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Your focus is prob­ By Peter McCully investigate alternate possibilities. concern with safety and survival ably steadier these days than it This could activate new attractions is leading to paranoia and impris­ used to be and you do not want yet could also produce some jeal­ onment. We can either feed the to be distracted. Invite participa­ ousy or indecision. If the fonner, fear or we take command of tion to stimulate your mind and Salt Spring Air goes encourage stronger expressions our mind and imagination. Can imagination as necessary, and of love and affection. If you feel we truly trust those who aim to then return to your focus. Aim to undecided, make a pro and con protect us when they privately consolidate a more reliable base carbon neutral outline list. Either way, you may profit from the process? Health with the bigger picture of your want to break out of a rut or launch is a personal responsibility and life over the long tenn in mind. • Co-owner Philip our service by adding an­ own personal training actions that will give you more includes body, mind, heart and In other words, if you continue Reece is pleased to an­ other DHC-2 Beaver to leverage somehow. If you are look­ soul. Awaken your spirit to pre­ along as you are right now will business. She has com­ ing into short or long tenn training nounce some pretty lofty our fleet and three mem­ pleted the BCRPA certi­ vail; remember you connection you meet the future with health you are on track, according to the to source. and clarity of mind? Excess of developments over at bers of my management fication and is accepting star charts. Changes in your public Salt Spring Air. As of team have joined me as any kind implies imbalance and clients to work out of the and professional life are bringing Vtrgo (Aug 24- Sep 22) perhaps addiction of some kind. Tuesday morning, the share holders in the com­ gym or from their home. opportunities for expansion and/ Deep investigations about what The middle path includes doing company has become a pany." • Salt Spring Vine­ or adventure, but you have to earn you truly want and need in the good things and not simply carbon-neutral airline. They are Reece, long­ yards is up for sale. The some stripes to qualify. your life continue. Courage is curbing the negative. Exercise The airline also an­ time office manager Lisa island's first winery, es­ required because once you know your vision and aim for healthy nounced the addition Cherneff and chief pilot tablished in 1997, the site Taurus (Apr 20 - May 21) you will be challenged to take moderation. You have about one more week of the "Empress of Martin Herbert. is BC Agritourism Ap­ new actions. Are you open to Vesuvius" to its fleet. The • Friends Fitness, the for rest and retreat before the pace new expressions and possibili­ Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) proved Farm and a BC quickens. Hopefully for the sake new plane joins the "Em~ little gym that could, is Tourism Approved Ac­ ties or attached to your current To increase your power potential press of Ganges" and embarking on its second of productivity you have been status quo? Willingness is a sign you must be willing to gain new commodation. able to take care of some business "Empress of Fulford." year of business. the spirit within you is alive knowledge. Some would say, 'get "For many years, behind the scenes. Set your inten­ "The names are a new The fun-loving fitness and that you are connected to it. more education'. Perhaps you can [my husband] Bill had tions to complete what you can but move, and look great team is pleased to an­ Clean, clear and cleanse to meet begin your studies at home by a dream of living on an also to rest a little more because your future with high energy. By securing a space and establishing painted on the side of nounce the addition of island, owning a small the pace will quicken. You will about this time next week you a study rhythm. The more you each plane in old fash­ dancer/yoga bufflaquafit farm and living indepen­ be in the mood to flirt with new will be on a new track and tend­ can enjoy the learning process the ioned Bright Red script," teacher/cook Alina Jan­ prospects, perhaps in both busi­ dent of the city, and his ing to these details will be too better. A life without some kind Reece said. zenas as day manager. ness and pleasure. Speaking of early retirement ten years late for this cycle. Ideally, you of purpose can prove to be very Salt Spring's very Well-known Salt Spring­ your favourite topic, do you have are determined to break through ago presented us with depressing. Rise to the challenge own airline has received er Catherine Bennett runs something to learn to realize ful­ inner and outer blocks and oppo­ by activating a focus that meets wonderful support from Pump Primers and is the a chance to pursue that fillment of your desires. Every sitions. Your creative power is both outer demands and suits travelling locals since organizer at Meals On dream," says co-owner aspect of life involves certain rising; get all your papers and your own needs as well. There is opening in 2003, with the Wheels is the new after­ Janice Harkley in a press skills. Wisdom asks you to 'create' affairs in order to meet it. no rush as this cycle will continue successful relationships versus business having grown noon manager. release. "We are fortu­ for about another 30 months yet a nate to have been part of wanting to simply 'have' them. Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) year can fly by so take the initia­ steadily since then. Increased membership, If you sincerely ask how you will This year is no excep­ new equipment and the the wonderful Salt Spring Key players on your stage are tive now. get answers. pushing you to take action. Your tion, as founder St. Clair hiring of two new gym community, building a profitable business in willingness to both teach and to Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 19) Mccoll states, "I have managers means the fit­ Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21) learn, as the situation requires, Your schedule is getting busier an area we love. A new been very fortunate to ness club can get people A strong detennination to establish is ideal. Loyalty to higher causes and your challenge is to man­ have the support of the moving seven days a owner will find a won­ a more efficient base of operations requires faith in yours and their age your time wisely. Fortunately, local community and a week. · derful community for liv­ is in focus. Amidst socializing abilities. You gain strength by your mind is sharp and alert these great management team. Darlene Steele, a ing, working and enjoy­ and making new friends you are honouring your feelings. Tune-in days. Opportunities are as avail­ To ensure we continue to Friends Fitness owner/ ing life, wine and fresh getting more serious about your to your intuition to be confident able as your willingness to meet grow we have increased operator, has started her natural food." life somehow. You may feel deter­ of your direction. What you once their requirements. Work smart mined to confront fears and break considered noble and secure is by making clear plans and getting old habits. 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Sunday, April 20 at The Fritz "That's when Michael came to me with the calendar. I cause and how much ·" thought, 'Brilliant!' If this works we will not have to rely on they do respond. the grants. If we still get them, that's great, but we can guar­ He acknowledges it BY ELIZABETH NOLAN antee the program will go ahead for next year.'' can be difficult, but ------~.:: DRIFTWOOD STAFF Having already worked out the design, layout, images believes if money is special Earth Day celebration hosted by the Salt and size of the calendar, Levy saved the conservancy end­ unavailable, people Spring Conservancy and The Fritz Movie Theatre less hours of decision making. He also offered a business should be donating time, effort and skills into making the will also be the first chance to see the result of a plan idea that would see green businesses sponsoring community better. A partnership between the organization and theatre months, taking care of the production costs and eliminat­ He also strongly believes the conservancy and the Stewards owner Michael Levy. ing financial risk for the organization. in Training program are important to the island's future. On Sunday, April 20, the conservancy will launch its Armed with a list of green businesses they wanted most "We can't preserve every green space, but the conservan­ "green" calendar, a fundraising project made possible by to work with, conservancy volunteers were amazed by the cy is doing an incredible job prioritizing what needs to be Levy's donation of art, format and business plan. response. saved,'' including recent victories such as the preservation A well-known island photographer, Levy has published "They came on board enthusiastically," Gelwicks reports, of Mount Erskine. "The schools program is passing on the his work previously in two calendars and a large cof- "and they were all really sold on the schools program.'' knowledge of what we need to do to preserve Salt Spring." fee table book. In each of The green sponsors are Foxglove Nursery, Fritz theatre, Gelwicks agrees. She says the practice of immersing kids those projects he donated Gulf Islands School District, Harbour House Hotel, Insti­ into a different island ecosystem each year causes them to look "They came on board a portion of his proceeds tute for Sustainability, Education and Action, Moonstruck very closely at where they live and start to fall in love with it. to the conservancy. Organic Cheese, Salt Spring Natureworks, the Pinch Group, That strategy will also be enacted during the calendar Levy was deep into the Salt Spring Cheese, Salt Spring Gelato Delizioso, Salt Spring launch and Earth Day Celebration this Sunday at The Fritz. enthusiastically" planning stages for a new Books, Salt Spring Coffee Co. and Stowe! Lake Farm. Levy is donating the space and the popcorn for a big-screen Salt Spring calendar when As Gelwicks points out, the calendar is "green for a rea­ show by nine local photographers, whose loving portraits of JEAN GELWICKS, he realized that health and son." It is being printed on 100 per cent recycled paper, will Salt Spring will be set to music by Peter Prince. SS Conservancy time concerns would not not be wrapped in plastic or other packaging, and its size "If you can't be outside and everywhere on Earth Day, this allow him to do the mar- wastes no paper in the printing process. Sponsorship has show will take you to places you've been and places you've keting or to put in the nec­ allowed a reasonable price of$14.95 to be set. never been, and you'll see it all through the artists' eyes. essary hours at the Saturday market where most sales are Levy has been especially impressed by the generosity and This is going to be awe-inspiring," Gel wicks promised. made. He decided to offer the entire package to the conser­ cooperation of the business partners. For example, he cites The Earth Day Celebration includes testimonials by vancy to use as a fundraiser instead. the fact that the island's two small cheese producers came school children, cake and artistic work by Birgit Bateman, For Jean Gelwicks, the conservancy board member who together to sponsor one month. Robert Bateman, David Borrowman, David Denning, Tan­ oversees the Stewards in Training program that brings "That's the kind of spirit we need to see more of on Salt gachee Goebl, Wendy Hilliard, Kim Kornbacher, Michael school children from Grade 2 to Grade 8 into nature, the Spring," he said. "It's a great kind of model of what we can Levy and Shari Macdonald. offer couldn't have come at a better time. The program do in the community, and demonstrative of the business costs nearly $20,000 a year, and relies on receiving grants ethic that has to develop here if we are going to survive." The free event runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. from funding agencies-funding that didn't look like it was As the owner of The Fritz, Levy knows how much local (and the show starts at 3:45) at The Fritz. going to come through. business owners are asked to contribute to every kind of

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