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Page 81 Drop Radio wants its audiences to dance By DEBBIE WILLIS beyond Salt Spring. pie's reactions to Canadian­ Staff Writer "We really want to start and Peruvian-born musi­ Drop Radio has what branching out and tapping cians playing reggae, seems like a simple goal: back into the Vancouver fan Meaghar said they have met when the band plays, they base," said Meaghar. "We're nothing but open minds. want people to dance. open to playing anything." "I haven't encountered According to guitar play­ Part of Drop Radio's any objections to us playing er Dave Campbell, when an appeal could be due to the reggae music. You've just audience gets down, there's fact that each show is differ­ got to play the music that a real connection between ent. comes from your soul. If it the band and the listeners. "We never play the same comes from your heart, you "It's a giving and receiv­ way twice," said Campbell, can do no wrong." ing: we spit music out and who mentioned the Eventually the band they give it right back when impromptu country version wants to record, and they they dance," he said. of Redemption Song they hope to produce a full­ "Everybody' s participat­ once performed. "There's a length album by next ing." high level of spontaneity." spring. Their only stipula­ When everyone in the The three members of the tions are that the recording _ room is grooving to the band bring varied back­ be "high quality" and pro­ same beat, lead singer and grounds to the creative pro­ duced on-island. guitar player Laughlin cess. Vargas started playing _ This is partly because the Meaghar, drummer Fidel music in the school band in band members credit the Vargas and Campbell know Peru, then played in Salsa, supportive nature of Salt they are achieving a higher reggae and punk bands in Spring itself for some of goal than simply music- Peru. their success. . making. · Campbell was a teen " [Salt Spring] has an "We're all about promot­ musician who loved to jam, incredible music communi­ ing a certain amount of but dropped out of the ty. I personally have felt social change ... promoting music scene entirely four nothing but warmth from movement, dance, joy and years ago. When he met local proprietors and fellow happiness,' ~ said Meaghar. Meaghar in Vancouver, he musicians," said Meaghar. "We want to create an atmo­ was pulled back in to the In fact, Salt Spring has sphere of harmony." five-piece Laughlin Band. meant more than friendly The band plays a unique Meaghar himself is most­ faces for the band. It has mix of reggae, Latin and AT SUNDAY CONCERT: Drop Radio vocalist Laughlin Meaghar sings out during ly self-taught, after trading touched·the music itself. funk, and though they don't a concert Sunday at Everlasting Summer's Ga rden Fa ire. Photo byDebb;e willis his hockey equipment for a "Our sound has been cul­ necessarily call their music bass guitar and amplifier at tivated on the island. political, they do often write for about three years, along months, they couldn' t be playing at the Last Minute 15 . He later smashed the There's a sense of warmth material about "people, with former Salt Spring res­ happier with the music they Productions party in bass during a punk phase, and peacefulness here. It's a social change, and peace," ident Guy Williamson, who create. Centennial Park on and then lived in Toronto as great place to capture our said Meaghar. taught the two about classic "I'm actually quite Saturday night. a busker. essence because it's such a "We're advocates of reggae rhythms. amazed at how things are - Their first off-island gig When asked about peo- beautiful island." peace. We're not really Williamson no longer unfolding. It continues to was a private house party happy with a lot of stuff in lives on the island, but get better. and better. I'm last Saturday night, and they the world, and change starts Cap1pbell and Meaghar met playing the kind of music said they are willing to play at the consciousness level," Vargas at a jam night at I've always wanted to play," any event. he said. "We want to create Anise about six months ago, said Campbell._"This is the "It was pretty much our an atmosphere that starts and Drop Radio was born. best band I've ever been in." plan to play as many gigs as with the community. That's "He was one of the only Drop Radio has played we possibly could," said why we like Salt Spring, reggae drummers who could Beaver Point Hall; the Tree Meaghar. "We wanted to because it's such a tight-knit really pull it off," said House Cafe, Anise become really tight and community of really active Campbell of Vargas, who Restaurant, StarBooks, the road-worthy." people who share a lot of moved from Peru to Salt Vesuvius Pub and the They were all surprised at similar values." Spring about a year ago. Everlasting Summer Garden how busy they have been on Campbell and Meaghar Though the band has only Fest and Music Faire last a small island, but hope had been playing together been together for six weekend. And they will be their music will soon reach Private with Seaview in 100 Hills

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Ordronneau played through the ly sorrowful solos intertwined with Quintet for Piano and Strings Op. 1 Boreas String Quartet, an ensem­ This concept illustrated that the other sections of Mowszkowski's sections that sounded like the in C minor, "included Ordronneau ble named for the Roman god of repertoire was sprawling and also piece, including some lovely solos soundtrack to a demonic car chase. and the entire string quartet. It was the north wind. Audience mem­ succinct, spanning a total of 150 by the two violin players. Pianist Ordronneau also gave a satisfying to see all the musicians bers were swept away by music of years, while also showcasing The piece ended with the elec­ powerful, first-act solo perfor­ on stage at the same time, and the the highest calibre. some artists who according to trifying Molto vivace. The trio mance of Chopin's Ballade No. 2, rousing finale was the ideal way to Passionate music alternately violinist David Visentin had performed the fast-paced section Op. 38. sweep audience members onto blew like a soft warm breeze or a shared girlfriends. without blasting through it, The piece began with a quiet their feet for a standing ovation. hot, torrential stream through The night opened with the achieving a lively perfection. tone but then exploded with fury. One Degree of Separation was ArtSpring's auditorium, leaving flourish of the Allegro energico The full string quartet, including Ordronneau proved an incredibly part of Festival ArtSpring 2003, listeners rapt. from Maurice Mowszkowski's violinist Simon MacDonald and expressive performer, and it was which closed August 19 with an The concert's One Degree of Suite for Two Violins and Piano cellist Paula Kiffner, then per­ impossible to take one's eyes off amazing perfm;:mance by interna­ Separation title was · chosen Op. 71. The music came through formed the Mephisto Waltz No. 1 her as she played. tionally acclaimed singer Russell because each composer featured exactly as the first movement by Franz Liszt. Saturday's audience was so Braun. - Chopin, Liszt, Mowszkowski described: a burst of energy that A musical interpretation of the spellbound that there was a Centennial Park party Classic play series will be for youth is about more explored at Friday meeting A group of islanders interested in pre­ project will operate on a volunteer basis. senting a series of classic plays by authors "It is hoped that several such dramas than just swear words such as Arthur Miller, G.B: Shaw, Harold presented in this informal fashion during Pinter, Edward Albee and Henrik Ibsen is a season will provide those interested inviting the public to join them. with the opportunity to at least hear - or A "parental advisory" has (PARC) approved the event, gards those rules will "get A meeting to discuss the concept is set hear again - some of the standard reper­ been issued for Salt Spring and the RCMP will be pre­ carted off real quick." for the Croftonbrook conference room on toire." residents. sent, along with the Point Turner has organized 16 Friday, August 29, at 7:30p.m. The works will be read as •written rather Saturday night's party in Blank Security company and parties or raves since starting According to a press release, the plays than being adapted as "radio" plays. Centennial Park will have paramedics. Last Minute Productions over will be unstaged, read aloud and offered All interested actors, directors and oth­ "explicit content," according "We've got everything two years ago, and said he without charge to interested audiences. ers intrigued by the idea are cordially to a poster from Last Minute taken care of," said Tyler has never had "any fights or An experienced director will audition invited to attend the Friday meeting. Productions, the people Byron, another organizer real negative things at my cast members, conduct a limited number For further information, contact Ann behind the event. who, like Turner, feels adults events. It's all non-profit so I of concentrated rehearsals and invite the Stewart at 537-9250 or Richard Moses, The "advisory" refers to shouldn't be put .off by the think I get a lot of respect." public to one or more performances. The 537-8863. the rappers making up part idea of youth partying. And if the event is a safe of the entertainment bill for They expect between 100 success, there's the possibili­ the party that runs from 6 to and 300 people of all ages to ty of it becoming an annual 11 p.m., said Cassidy show up, and said they are event. Turn·er, founder of Last inspired to work for youth "And that would be sweet," Minute Productions. events because there just isn't said Byron. But the party is about far enough for kids to do on Salt According to the poster, more than "swear words." Spring. the party is partly to honour With five MCs, three DJs "I personally feel there's a the B Side clothing company and music from The Sofa real lack of youth events on for its dedication to the youth Kings and Drop Radio, it's the island, which is directly of Salt Spring. But the event the only night-time, teen­ related to youth crime," said couldn't come off without the based event to be held in Turner. "The community volunteers and sponsors such Centennial Park, said Turner. should really come out and as Barb's Buns, Island Star "It's about youth doing show support for these kind Video, Cafe El Zocalo, Anise and saying whatever they of events. Even though it may and StarBooks, said Turner. want," said Turner, who be loud and annoying, it's Turner advises Salt specified that no matter how· better than having your car Springers to look out for loud or controversial it stolen." more events from Last sounds, the party is anything Turner stressed that there is Minute Productions. but illegal. "zero tolerance for drugs, "I'm going strong and I'm The Parks, Arts, and alcohol and violence" at the not going to slow down any Recreation Commission event, and anyone who disre- time soon." See us for a fast quote on all your

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Salt Spring's David Kos The couple also visited Can government's use of Agent selling A Measure of has joined the ranks of pub­ Tho Children's Hospital, a Orange during the Vietnam Undoing. lished authors with the release 180-bed facility serving the War. Fifty per cent of the of his novel called A Measure medical needs of more than Following their return from author's royalties will be of Undoing. three million children in the Vietnam, the couple orga­ donated to Doctors Without While a work of fiction, the Mekong Delta. Much of the nized a fundraising drive Borders (Medicins sans fron­ story draws on Kos ' experi­ action in A Measure of which saw $15,000 in tieres ), which was the recipi­ ences stemming from volun­ Undoing is set in that hospi­ medicine, supplies and ent of the 1999 Nobel Peace teer work done along with his tal. money sent to the Can Tho Prize for humanitarian work wife Kay in Vietnam in 1992 Despite what they describe Children's Hospital. Lady in Third Worfd countries, and 1995. as "deeply dedicated staff," Minto Hospital, Nanaimo especially those ravaged by David trained Vietnamese David and Kay Kos said they General Hospital, Salt Spring war and disease. English language instructors found a severe shortage of residents and the ESL Faculty A Measure of Undoing is at Can Tho University, while medicine and equipment to at Malaspina University available at Volume II, Salt FOR DINNER Kay taught English conversa­ treat malaria, dengue fever, College all participated. Spring Books, et cetera, tion to university students and dysentery and the results of The Kos' generosity will Ganges Village Market and Starting Spm community residents. birth defects from the U.S. continue when it comes to Watermark Books. RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR 6 OR MORE 133 LOWER GANGES RD. • 538-5551 Art wanted for peace festival show The Salt Spring Island press release, in the year ticipating in the Festival for Peace Projects Groups is 2000 UNESCO put forward Peace, such as artists, poets, calling for submissions of six principles for creating a choirs or musicians, should artwork for a three-day "culture of peace" in our contact Maggie Schubart at :Join Ud. fwt. a jUre~ w~ ~ Festival for Peace set for this world: respect all life, reject 537-9804 or Cherie ~ ~ (9AfM ~ and tire cui.Une oJ eluf. lLtu,f WAmff fall. violence, share with others, Geauvreau at 537-1027 as -. 6:30 p.m-, !IueMlaiJ, ~, 2 2()()3 Images of Peace Art Show listen to understand, pre­ soon as possible. fj.Jire ~ ~' 1721 eouuclian 9Jatj- 9l.o.ad, eouuclian 9Jatj­ will _coincide with many serve the planet and redis­ All community members $75.00 fU4 ~. !}_,_ ~ call250-748-3714 other community events, cover community solidarity. are also welcome to join the - including workshops, pre­ These "themes" will inspire Peace Projects Group in Tasting Room Open 12-5pm dally • 1880 Fulford-Ganges Road • For Info call 653-4687 sentations and spoken word, the Salt Spring Island planning future events. choral, musical, dramatic, Festival for Peace. comedic and dance perfor­ "This event will mark the mances from islanders of all beginning of a series of ages on the October 24-26 occasions acquainting weekend. islanders with background The art exhibit will be ideas that will exemplify a held at Mahon Hall with an culture of peace in fun and October 11 deadline for con­ thought-provoking ways," tributions. states the release. As explained in a group Anyone interested in par- B4 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD _ Benefit dance planned for Mathis / People can dance this Saturday to Mathis' and organizer of the dance. "It Any other money raised will be put in ...., help Jeremiah Matliis "get back on his takes a lot to get back on your feet." a plastic surgery fund for Mathis' face, use Cafe feet." Money raised will help replace the which was bitten by a police dog, said According to Sandra Lee, Drop windshield and a rear panel of Mathis' Lee. Radio, the island's marimba band, and car, which were damaged in a July 18 Kerman expects between 100 and possibly Pepe and Sebastian will play a police chase that saw an RCMP mem­ 150 people, many of whom will be benefit dance to raise money for Mathis, ber shoot at the vehicle. Mathis' friends, but anyone is welcome. who was arrested in July following an Mathis worked delivering pizza for "The more the merrier," she said. extensive search of Salt Spring's south Pinnacle Pizza and needs to be able to "I think a lot of people will go: all his end. use his car, said Lee. The repairs will friends, and he has a lot of menoS,' sal• The dance will be at Lions Hall and cost $800. Lee, who mentioned that the dance snacks will be served. Doors will open Money will also be put toward living would be for all ages. at 8 p.m. and admission will cost $8 or a expenses because Mathis has been in Both organizers hope Mathis will be donation, said one of the organizers, custody for nearly a month and not been out of custody by Saturday and able to Sarah Kerman. She also mentioned that able to earn money to cover his bills. attend the dance himself, and perhaps a sound system was needed for the "It's plain survival for the next play with the bands. event. months," said Lee. Also, some money "It would be a good chance for his "I think he really needs this right will likely help buy medication for ·friends to see him all at once, to wel­ now," said Lee, another friend of Mathis. come him home;' said Kerman. Latin beat at Music & Munch Sept. 3 Music lovers with a pen­ born in Buenos Aires and genre he loves," states a and a couple of. Cuba'n chant for a Latin beat will has played the music of his Music Makers press release. melodies to complete the love the music planned for cultural heritage all his life. Wednesday's event will con­ program. Music and Munch on Although he has devel­ tain some old Brazilian Patrons should note that September 3. oped his skills in classical songs with a rhythmic Bossa Music and Munch continues The recital, which launch­ guitar repertoire under the Nova be'at, whiten by on the first Wednesday of the es the first of the fall and tutelage of Lloyd English Antonio Jobim; more con­ month from October through winter monthly series, fea­ and Peter Taschuk, his love temporary Brazilian music May, with a New Year break tures Alvaro Sanchez and for the traditional music of from the repertoire of on January 7, 2004. Spanish guitar, with music South America shines Caetano Veloso, who per­ All concerts are free and from Argentina, Brazil and through in performance. formed a few years ago at the begin at 12:10 p.m. at All Cuba. "His charming style and Vancouver Jazz Festival; Saints church, followed by a A resident of Salt Spring understated manner seem songs made popular by delicious, optional lunch for cost: for many years, Sanchez was somehow .to enhance the Argentinian Mercedes Sosa $5.50. Contact improvisation an art sport-instructor NOTHING Nayana Filkow describes how it looks," said Tarran years, said Nayana Filkow, free dance with live musi­ contact improvisation as a Filkow, who is also drawn to and ran an arts studio in cians after. value: mix of surrender and flight. the art form because of its Nelson for three years. The workshop runs from "After dancing all day, I accessibility. They will not use music 2-6 p.m. and the jam from 7 would lie in bed and close The couple has been for much of the workshop, p.m. to midnight. It's $40 for my eyes and it felt like "learrring by doing" for five but there will be a "jam" and both or $8 to attend the jam. PRICELESS being on a roller coaster," said Filkow, who recently completed a three-month Consider booking ArtSpring intensive contact improv course on Lasqueti Island. for your next event-you'll be amazed "You take your body for a at the many complimentary benefits ride." Filkow and her husband included in our value-added rates. Tarran Filkow are offering a contact improv workshop on Versatile meeting spaces for Friday, August 29 at Lions H all, and ho-pe to teach large & small groups: islanders an "art sport" that Chairs and tables set up for you concentrates on flow, gravi­ Black-out capability for films and projections ty and momentum. A/V equipment at no additional charge (Flip chart, overhead "It's something than al)y­ and slide projectors, screen, wireless sound system) one can do," said Nayana Filkow, who grew up on Salt Superior exhibition galleries: Spring but discovered con­ Professional hanging system & day-light halogen lighting tact irnp~;ov in Vancouver. The Filkows' workshop Professionally-equipped theatre: begins with a long warm-up Extensive sound and light systems before participants spend Fixed, cushioned seating with unobstructed vision time learning to fall safely Dressing rooms with washrooms; Backstage and easily. Technical support Contact dancers will then "go through basic structural Staffed box office: stuff' like how to support weight using their body's Ticket stock & printing, full accounting and reconciliation structure instead of muscle. Access to Visa, MasterCard and lnterac; Reserved seating They will progress into Dedicated phone-line and answering service "relaxed modes of dance" and lifts. Promotional support: "We do it in a quite play­ Website visibility ful way," said Nayana Broadcast emails to accommodations and galleries Filkow, who said even peo­ Monthly Driftwood article; Access to advertising discount ple with no contact improv Newsletter (over 2700 copies mailed); Program inserts experience are more than welcome to attend. Need help? "It comes from the inside ArtSpring's experienced staff and volunte~r corps are first. It's an expression of ready to lend a helping hand. feeling, so it's not based on ArtSpring is wheelchair accessible Hearing enhancement system is available in the theatre Thanks to all blackberry pickers. Winery guests will taste the results in November! Open daily 11am - Spm for wine & cheese tastitigs. New Releases this week. JADT rb~~ J(i~AK&5 rM~~ Winery, Bed and Breakfast Call John to learn how ArtSpring 1700 Block Fulford Ganges Rd, enter at 151 Lee Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. VBK 2A5 can make your event a success. ~ Call or click for inf ormation: (250) 653-9463 I www.saltspringvineyards.com 537-2125 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 .o. 85 20-year reunion for Salt Spring Centre School Past students and their family organic, which means it's not very since it was opened by U sha "We 're not planning a lot of She said most students "feel a members will celebrate Salt much of a plan," said Sharada Rautenbach will attend the festivi­ events. We want to allow it to bond to each other and to U sha as Spring Centre School's 20-year Filkow, who taught at the school ties on Saturday and Sunday. evolve," said Filkow, who added their first teacher" after attending reunion this weekend by gathering for 10 years. "It's not going to be The first official event will be a that there would be games, songs the independent school. and reliving memories. a formal thing with speeches." lunch served 'on Saturday at noon, and old school videos. Gail Bryn-Jones is now the Salt It's been 20 years since the Filkow thought the event could but people can show up earlier if On Friday Filkow said she Spring Centre School principal. school was opened on Blackburn best be described as "just a visit, a they want, said Filkow. And on expected about 100 people to For more details about the reunion Road and anyone who attended family gathering," and hopes Sunday, Filkow expects people to attend, including "whole families weekend, Filkow can be contacted can attend. "Our plan is very everyone involved with the school come by in the late morning. and extensions of families." at 537-9596. Pilates classes for men in Sept. Men's-only pilates mat release. classes are part of a new Pelvic floor muscles are eight-week series being also accessed through pilates, offered on Salt Spring in said Severson. Men's partners early September. · will thank them as a result of Certified Pilates instructor the work they do with their Rheona Severson has seven pelvic floor muscles in pilates different classes on tap, classes, she said. including one for men at 6 Introductory classes for p.m. on Mondays beginning both genders will be offered September 8. at All Saints By-the-Sea Severson also intends to church on Wednesday morn­ offer sample classes to groups ings (7 a.m.) and Wednesdays such as the fire department at both 4:30 and 5:30p.m. and B.C. Ferries. Continuing classes run 8 Invented more than 70 a.m. Wednesdays at All BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Members of the Marimba Band celebrate the birthday years ago, pilates is an exer­ Saints and at 11:30 a.m. of band member Joanne Montrichard by sending birthday wishes with some cise system "based on the Thursdays at Cats Pajamas foot art. The band was playing Saturday at Centennial Park. PhotobyDerr ick lundy principle that the body must studio on Langs Road. be actively conditioned and A "gentle" class is at Cats controlled through the disci­ Pajamas on Thursdays at pline of the mind." 10:30 a.m. Cost for the eight­ Film festival videos at library "Pilates will assist in allevi­ week sessions is $90. ating back pain and discom­ To register for classes, call By CHARLES KAHN sights and sounds, which • Deconstructing Supper. fort as well as teach you how Rheona at 653-2009. She may Special to the Driftwood shows the vital role played by Renowned Canadian chef to move your body with also be reached via e-mail at The library is constantly women, we are presented John Bishop's journey around ease," she said in a press rheona @saltspring.com. acquiring new books, videos, with spare but gripping sto­ the world gives us a look into and audio cassettes, many of ries of family life 100 years the billion-dollar battle to which are found on the ago in British Columbia and control global food produc­ shelves just to the left of the Washington. tion. In search of answers library entrance. Here are a • Bacon: The film. An about genetically modified few of the new video titles, examination of the larger food, he learns some startling with reviews provided by implications of the rapidly facts about the sources of our Sheryl Taylor-Munro. growing factory pork farming food. Note that all new library industry looks at far-reaching • Thomas Berry - The listings are regularly posted consequences for the sur­ Great Story. As a pioneer in on the library's website­ rounding environment that the field of spirituality and www.saltspringlibrary.com. can result in social and politi­ ecology, Thomas Berry has As a result of Dr. Helen cal disruption. created a quiet revolution. At Caldicott's recent Salt Spring • An Evergreen Island. In. the heart of the film is Berry's presentation dealing with the 1989, the people of experience of the universe as threat of nuclear war, the Bougainvillea closed a copper a cosmic liturgy. He reminds library has ordered the NFB mine that was destroying us that "we are not a collec­ documentary If You Love their Pacific island. Subject to tion of objects but a commu-. This Planet, produced in the an economic blockade, they nion of subjects" and chal­ 1980s. Look for it in the col­ survived nine years without lenges us to change our ways. lection later this summer. outside help, building schools • The Great Dance - a For our younger patrons and colleges, producing tradi­ hunter's story. This remark­ we have recently added the tional medicine, developing able film follows a group of following three videos based solar power and fermenting !Xo San in the central on the very popular stories of coconut oil for fuel. This is an Kalahari, focussing on the C.S. Lewis: Prince Caspian inspiring story of courage and unique relationship between and the Voyage of the Dawn creativity. their lifesty:le, the land and Treader, The Silver Chair, • Beyond Organic. An the animals they hunt. and The Lion, the Witch and urban farm located right in Through the eyes of the San the Wardrobe. the middle of some of the hunters, we perceive a world And thanks to the Island most expensive real estate in invisible to outsiders. The Film Festival organizers, we the U.S . has become a model film contains stunning cine­ now have 10 films shown at of sustainable food produc­ matography. this year's festival. They are: tion and community involve­ • Between the Earth and • The Friendship Village. ment, as well as an inspira­ the Sun. In Northern In this remarkable story of tion for thousands of people Nicaragua, landmine sur­ reconciliation and healing, a all over the world. vivors are offered employ­ badly wounded Vietnam war • A Score for Women's ment and rehabilitation as vet, whose platoon was Voices. The historic World solar energy technicians by a wiped out in combat, moves March of Women was a turn­ project sponsored by the Falls from anger to compassion ing point' in global solidarity Brook Centre in New OPEN HOUSE and helps to found a village with 161 countries participat­ Brunswick. for Vietnamese children and ing. 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The ·Facts about Health Care: Funding Fact: Health care funding has increased 23o/o • Funding is up $2 billion over the past c: 11 $10.7 B three years ( +23%) .Q ffi • Health care now accounts for over £A- 10 42% of total provincial spending, up from 3 3% a decade ago 9 • Health spending has grown more than twice as fast as the economy over the 8 , .. :::;::::::::::%::;:: ::;:~::::.=:~:;::::::::::;: past decade, and twice as fast as growth 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 in personal income Total Health Funding

Fact: Funding is up in every major area of patient ~re, including j Hospitals and facilities j Drugs/Pharmacare j Equipment and technology j Seniors' care j Rural health j Mental health j Prevention and j Training and education health promotion

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11 AM· CLOSE STEA.K & PRA.WNS $14.00 A 6 oz. AM top sirloin charbroiled to your liking & topped with SALMON FILLET BURGER- $10.00 4 tiger prawns & bearnaise sauce. A fresh grilled fillet of wild salmon grilled to per­ Served with vegetables & choice of rice or potato. fection & topped with lettuce, tomato & red onion & served on a kaiser with tartar sauce. SlEA.K DIANE $14.00 SALMON & CHIPS- 1 pc. $9.00, 2 pes. $11 .00 A 6 oz. AM top sirloin steak, pan fried to your liking & Wild salmon cooked iri our homemade beer batter. topped with an onion, red wine demi-glaze. Delicious! TERIYAKI SALMON STIR FRY- $15.00 Served with vegetables and a choice of rice or potato. fillet of wild salmon pan fried in teriyaki sauce - served PORlERS LA.MB SlRIP SIRLOIN $21 .00 over stir fry vegetables & rice pilaf. Lamb striploin charbroiled to perfection & topped with asweet demi-glaze. Served with vegetables & potatoes. PORlERS OCEA.N OVAL {FOR 2) $26.00 SALMON WHLINGTON A seafood platter filled with Poached Wild Salmon, Salmon wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom, Steamed Mussels, Sauteed Garlic Prawns and COLD BEER onion & spinach & topped with lobster brandy served with steamed garden vegetables & rice pilaf. ~ sauce. Served with choice of rice or potato. WINE & $16.00 ~ _ ~eta$ SPIRITS ~ STORE - ~::e~ SALADS Great selection of BREAKFAST 8 AM! SOUPS Classic Caesar, Garden Special, cottage & imported . Frenchies Onion Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, BRENDA'S VEGGIE Grilled Wild Salmon, OMELETTE ...... $7.00 Soup de Jour, wine. Extensive FRENCH TOAST Coastal Chowder Boccacini OR PANCAKES ...... $6.00 THE- SUNRISE - 1 EGG . . . $6.00 selection of 2 EGGS ...... $7 .00 TRADITIONAL EGGS • Curry Wraps {Chicken or Tofu) domestic & BENEDICT ...... $8.00 BREAKFAST BURRITO ...... $7.00 • Homemade Turkey Dinner imported beer. HAM, MUSHROOM & • Traditional Fish & Chips CHEESE OMELETTE .. . . . $7.00 • Bangers & Mash 7 DAYS A WEEK STEAK&EGGS A. 6 oz. A.A.A. top sirloin &2 eggs cooked to 9 AM -11 PM your liking. SerDana Carvey. Jennifer Esposito (1 h30) 9:00PM ill fB ** Entrapment (1999,Suspense) A high class burglar and an insurance agent team up for the biggest heist of their li ves. Sean Connery; Catherine Zeta-Jones (2h) ill ***Silverado (1985,Western) Four drifters reluctantly unite to stop the injustices of a crooked New Mexican sheriff. Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner (3h) ill ***The Pel ican Brief (1993,Action) A law student stumbles onto a conspiracy theor_y to assassinate two Supreme Cou rt Justices: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington (2 h1 5) 10:15 PM D * Fear Dot Com (2002,Thriller) A police detective and an examiner try to find a mu rderer linked to a deadly web­ site. Stephen Dorff, Natascha McElhone (1h45) 10:30 PM D Red Green's Duct Tape Forever! (2002,Comedy) Red and his buddies stuggle to save Possum Lodge when the . court threatens to take it away. Steve Smith, Patrick Mckenna (1h30 ) 11 :00PM W **** Klute (1971 ,Suspense) A New York detective gets involved with a prostitute while investigating a disappear­ ance. Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland (2 h1 5) 11:35 PM ill ***Gus (1976,Comedy) The California Atoms welcome a mu le capa-

Don Knotts (1h 35) MONDAY SEP 1 ble of ki cki ng to the team. EdwardAsner, lmlm~~~~m~m~~§~~~~~~3;~~~~~§~~~~~~~~~~~~~~3.~~~~~~~;~~i~~i~!~~~~i I 6:00PM l A high class burglar and an insurance agen**Entrapmentt team up for the bigges(1999,suspense)t heist of !W!~!~~~~~~!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!=~~~~~:~~i~iii!~~~~~~~~~~e~~ mtheir lives. Sean Connery. Catherine ! Zeta-Jones (2h) 8:00PM D *** Pretty Woman (1990,Romance) A wealthy business­ man hires a free-spirited call girl to be his companion for a week. Richard Gere, RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICE Julia Roberts (2h) LAURIE'S fi) * *French Kiss (1995,Comedy) A woman finds herself unwillingly entan­ gled with a thief whom she meets on a DROP-OFF: Sam • Spm Tuesday thru Saturday plane. Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline (2h) f1l) **Any Given Sunday Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653·9279 (1999,Sport) A pro-football coach figh ts to motivate his quarterback as he battles PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential with the new owner. AI Pacino, Jamie Foxx(3h) Large Clean-ups & Recycling 9:00PM ffi Nightworld: 30Years to Life AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 (1998,Thriller) A fifteen year-old boy sus­ pected of murder sets out to prove his inno­ ** Please note: Due to lack of storage space, th e "ArtThing" pictures are for sale, by donation, Tues. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the cence. Robert Hays, Hugh O'Connor (2h) pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. Also thanks to our previous Auctioneer, Arvid Chalmers. ill** School Ties (1992,Drama) When a Jewish student attends an L~&~~~ exclusive school, he is victimized because of his faith. Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon (2h) ti!) * *** Rob Roy (1995,Drama) Robe rt Roy takes out a loan to keep his struggling clan ali ve through the winter. Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange (3h) 9:30PM D ** Behind Enemy Lines (2001 ,War) A brave Navy pilot fights to stay alive after he is shot down in enemy terTi­ tory. Owen Wilsoo, Gene Hackman (2h) . 10:00 PM W *** Bossa Nova (1999,Comedy) A recently separated lawyer's life becomes frantic after he hires an ener­ geti c new intern. Amy Irving, Antonio Fagundes (1h 45) 11:30PM D **Ali (2001 ,Biography)The life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and his

Will Smith, Mario Va n Peebles (2h45) TOEsDAV SEP 2 7:00PM D *Threshold (2003,Sci-Fi) A space shuttle crew return s to Earth, unwittingly bringing alien DNA back with them. Nicholas Lea, Jamie Luner (1h30) 8:00 PM fi) *Thunder Point (1996,Thriller) An Irish terrorist is hired by the Bri tish to pro­ tect the daughter of murdered man. Pascale Bussieres, Alan Thicke (2h) 8:30PM D ***Formula 51 (2001 ,Action) An American chemist heads to England to sell his formula for a powerful new drug. Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle (1h30) . 9:00PM 0 **Never Too Late (1996,Comedy) An elderly man gets back at a corrupt retirement home with help from his friends. Olympia Dukakis, Cloris Leachman (2h) ill * Down to Earth (2000,Comedy) An obnoxious comic is given a second chance at life in the body of a despised businessman. Chris Rock, Eugene Levy ~) ** Almost an Angel (1990,Comedy) A criminal who almost dies in an accident realizes he must make a big change in his life. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski (1 h35) ffi *** John and the Missus (1987,Drama) A mining community becomes caught in the middle of govern­ ment plans to relocate residents. Jackie Burroughs, Gordon Pinsent (2h) 10:00 PM W **The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989,Drama) The popu larity of a lounge act is shaken by the addition of a feisty and sexy new singer. Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer(2h) D * Murder by Numbers (2002,Thriller) Two high-school killers play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a determined detective. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling (2h) 814 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NDAYSPM

FIRST AID Course - WCB CREATIVE WATERCOLOUR ART CLASSES in water colour DANCES WITH Dogs with Sheri BIG BEAUTIFUL stained glass Occupational First Aid Level One. classes. Beginner sessions once or acrylics in small group setting. Standen. Learn this fun whacky windows created by Melanie A one-day course here on Salt a week for 6 weeks, starting in Sept- Dec. Beginner to advanced. sport. Boogie with your pooch! 6 Dick, coming soon to Waterfront Spring. Limited space. Call Peter September. Morning or evening. Val Konig , 537-9531 . Tuesdays starting Sept. 9, Mahon Gallery. @537-6030. Cost will be $50 for Maximum 5 students, in my Hall. FLOWER OF LIFE workshop . those having taken course before/ oceanfront studio. Libby Jutras, SSI BUSINESSES - don't forget Learn about Sacred Geometry 537-1952. +'tt HAYWARD'S $75 ~first time (to cover manual.) VANCO UVER !$LAN D there is a trophy for the best fall and the Merkaba meditation FUNERAL SERVICE Certification is good for two years. lair theme display! Join the fun and technique. September 22 - 24. Course date is August 28. Depos~ healtht~h ·.t , decorate your business space! To $333 . Check out required : Be n efit Con cert au or1 y register, phone Marguerite Lee www.flowerofme.org and call653- DOG OBEDIENCE with Sheri for Prevention Services at 537-5302 or email 4250 for details. Reservations 20 words or less Standen. Lots of information. farmers i nst~ute @ sa~spr i ng . com . required by September 15. Fun, upbeat learning ei'Mronment. JEREMIAH MATHIS PRENATAL CLASSES $8.95 Central Hall, Wednesdays, Sept Next session held on li~PATRICK BEATTIE 3, 7 weeks . 537 -5646 . Additional words Mondays, Sept. 15, 22 & 26¢ each Funeral Director featuring: CENTRE SCHOOL 20TH Marimba Band Oct.6,2003 II MUSIC Runy our ad for 2 weeks and get ~,j this week J of a third week FREE! 320 - #2 Upper Ganges Rd . Anniversary Reun ion this Pepe & Sebastian 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Salt Spring Island weekend. All Centre School Drop Radio Lady Minto Hospital Pottery Seconds PRIVATE PARTY, Tel: (250) 537-1022 families welcome. Call Sharada MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY­ Meeting Room FBI, AUG 29 by Fax: (250) 537-2012 for details. 537-9596. Meg Buckley Sony, norefu nds, no changes. Register at the Health Unit or Deadline TREE HOUSE Cafe (Ganges), call 538-4880 for more info. At the studio MONDAY 5PM. _Tree House South (Fulford) are PLANET Total fee: $25.00 2200 Fulford-Ganges Rd TO HAVE met four wonderful looking for dishwashers for the women on the same day makes month of September. Please 20 words or less me feel faint! Thank to Nancey, speak to Katie or Jill in Ganges SSI Historical Society MUSIC $11.00 Michelle, of EHS; Leanne and or Jill, John or Christin!l in Fulford. Regular Meeting Additional words Holly at Lady Minto for your care ~~~C1)1 2:00pm Sept 10, 2003 "THE LARGE BANr' 36¢ each and attention. Capt. AI. at Central Hall Deadline TUESDAY NOON 9PM DISPLAY NATURE PROGRAMS in Ruckle Parle ~ DINNER SPECIALS f-voGA-wirHciiisri CLASSIF"IEDS with Park Naturalist ! Commencing Sept 8, 2003 $11.25 52nd Anniversary ~~ Cara Davison JC'~~ SPM : At Salt Spring Centre jeni & Bill Evani ck per column inch ~ ff~~-e ~ ~ Mon 9 ' 1 0 : 3 0~, m M.•.~. '' ed Levels (minimum size one inch) This Weekend SAT, AUG 30 :t- 11 -12no0n Seniors ~}$$ "'~ Friday: Future Programs Border: Add $2 \If" 'I" '•r.'l~ :fJI !'# ~·· • ~··""" 4:00pm Kids Wild Things October 8, 2003 !Wed 6 : 45·8p.'~ ;·:.?' i'B.,'.e.•.,,,·,·.g.· inners J; Frequency discounts available "$ .v ;* ;p Monda'Y!i' 7:30p... , Scavenger Hunt starling Sept 8 Malcolm Bond :At The Barn , , "'I • 7:00pm Yoga/Meditation SS Middle s~.. ool "Bond Family History" LIVE ! Thurs 6-7:30p[!l M~ed Levels : REGIONAL " e. Sights & Sounds Mu§:i c: Roo... . Co... e pia,...... -ith u s! November 12, 2003 ! CELESTE S3~-SS04! CLASSIFIED$ Retired RCAF co uple Saturday: More inforn•ation: BillHuot ENTERTAINMENT : Additional cia~~ ~ ~ GANGts YoGASTUDIO : ce lebrate 52 years of 4:00pm Kids Wild .:all Dill'ft'n 537-1 388 "Heritage Buildings and ·------'!'!' '!"' !"': _ ;;. ~ .- - :------.. BUY VANCOUVER marri ed bliss, Aug 28th. Animal Games www.saltpring.concertband.org Programs in BC" 7:00pm Nature Movie Night 9PM 1ST ANNUAL ISLAND Decades of transfers with in the "Old Barn" just temporary res idences ~ ...._._. $89 ' Sunday: ------~------· DINNER SPECIALS around the worl d, then 4:00pm Interpretive Hike . our 25 wordclas sified ad appears E N I 20 years ago they found a 7:00pm Bird Watching W«ksho9 PILATES MAT CLASSES SPM R. I> G in the Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt piece of heaven and Monday: HAVE ARRIVED! V U H Spring &P ender Islands) and 15 called it home at last. 10:00am Yoga/Meditation Come &enjoy our I Sights & Sounds 8 Week Session begins Sept 8, 2003 I S comm uni~ paperson V. I. Over Licensed Patio C I 7:00pm Kids Wild Things E R 262,455 readers. Scavenger Hunt Mon 600PM Men's Class {location TBA) It all happens at Meet at the Host Trailer on Wed 7:00NA lntro Class (All Saints by-the- sea) OystercXe; staff & BUY LOWER the Campgrounds. 8:00NA Continuing (All Saints by-the-sea) 0 "'''' Irefihouse Cafe staff are havinga MAINLAND See you there! Talent lor lack thereoO Show, ~WedWed 4:30PM lntro Cla ss (All Saints by-the-sea) $89 Happy Anniversary ~~~~ at the Treehouse Cafe. 5:30PM lntro Class (All Saints by-the-sea) at' Your 25 word classified ad Mom and Dad Wed Tuesday, Sept. 2 • 7-11 pm Love Esther&David, Thurs 10:30NA Gentle Pilates (Cats Pajamas) appears in1 5communi~ papers (open mike cancelled .) Li z&Peter, Ed&Carol, Thurs 1_1 :30NA Continuing (Cats Pajamas) inthe lower mainland. Over Ellery, Erroll, Evan&Gail, Come celebrate the 525,455 readers. all lS granchildren and a near end of season! special cheers from Registration Rheona Severson BUYBC Whiskey&Aslan. Certified in the Pilates Method INTERIOR Cost$90 653-2009 ~~~~~NG GY~AslJO' FALL REGISTRATION / $89 ·------~ ~ ~ THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 4 Your 25 wordclassif ied ad ~ 5:00 -7:00PM appears in 22 co mm un i~ FOR A complete calendar of FALL YOGA CLASSES papers inth ein te ri or. Ove r coming events check the Driftwood ASSOCIATION FULFORD HAU. 208,856r eaders. Community Calendar, in our office rrh.!SaJtC in the Upper Ganges Centre, 328 We are pleased to offer th e following classes for our fa ll session­ c5rr~ 111 BCYCNA Lower Ganges Road , or on our Sept 1r - Feb 5 : NETWORK website at http://www.gulfislands.net. Use Classes begin the week of September 8th Bealnners and Intermediate Recreauon: CLASSIFIED$ the calendar for event planning, Drcip in Classes ($10 per class) unless otherwise noted 6yrs and up • CANGYM Program • Max class 16 $309 . to make sure your date doesn't Mon 3:15-4:30 • $158 or $32/mo MONDAY Thurs 3:15-4:30 • $203 or $41/mo conflict with someone else's. 9-10 :30am Mixed Aradhana Your 25 word classified will Levels Sat 10:15-11:45 • $230 or $46/mo appear in more than 110 co mmu­ How Increasing 11am-12pm Seniors Yoga Aradhana Advanced Recreaaon {Bronze Can Gym Badge or above): n i~ newspapersi nB Cand the Densities Affects an 4:30-6pm Back care Dorothy 6yrs and up • CANGYM Program • Max class 16 Yukon. Over 2.3mil lion readers. (starts Sept 15) Wed 3:15-5:15 • $340 or $68/mo Existing Neighbourhood PUBLIC INFORMATION 6:30-B:OOpm Mixed Levels L.E.A.P. Program: PAYMENT 6 to 9yrs • Max class 12 MEETING ~~1 5) • We can accept payment TUESDAY Sat 12:00-2:00 • $288 or $581mo Re: Trincomqli Land 9-10:30am Beglnners/Level1 Dorothy Th is is a new program offe re d by Gymn astics B.C. for girls by cash, direct debit, (starts Sept 16) Development between 6 and 9 years of age. It is not a competitive program, but Mastercard or Visa. 43Hlpm Yin/Restorative Georgette • ClassifieEls are prepaid Thurs Sept 4 at 4pm a developmental program with 4 levels (Copper, Bronze, Silver and unless you have an All Saints By-the-Sea WEDNESDAY Gold.) It foc uses on fitn ess and skill development and is an excel­ advertising account. 9-10:30am Mixed Levels Lila le nt preparation for Competitive Gymnastics. There are ribbons, pins and badges to earn as children progress through the levels. 6:45-Bpm Beginners Aradhana There is no experience necessary to join this class­ just a love of gymnastics! • In person at our office at THURSDAY 328 Lower Ganges Road, 9-10:30am Dharma Class SSCY staff PrescbooiRecreauon: (sliding scale $5-$10 ) Ganges SATYA YOGA 3 and 4 year olds • Max class 8 FALL CLASSES 4:30-6:00pm Levels 1&2 "Kishori Mon 2:00-3:00 • $140 or $28lmo • By telel:tooe, 250-537-9933, Hatha flow: Wed 2:00-3:00 • $190 or $38/mo orfax, 250-537-2613 Tues 6-7:30pm @ Beaver Point Hall SUNDAY 9:30-11 am lntro to Yoga SECY slafl (frre) Kindergarten Recreauon: • By email to Weds 10- 11 :30am @ Beaver Point Hall 5 ye ar olds • Max class 12 classified@gu lfislands.net Bring m at (no attachments please) 3:30-5:00pm Satsang Spiritual songsan drea dings (free) Thurs 2:00-3:00 • $180 or $361mo ParentiUSaby (toddlers - 3 years) • By post to Driftwood, There are very limited spaces available fo r preschool and Tues 10-11 :30am @ Beaver Point Hall Series (Cal/ Instructor for cost and registration 653-4405) 328 Lower Ganges Road, kindergarten classes. Please phone Beth at 653-4530 to register. Bring m at &. toy - $8 TUESDAY Salt Spring Island, B.C. 6:30-8:30pm Advanced Cathy There is an annual $21 charge for insurance and club fee. V8K 2V3. Private lessons also avai lable For Information call 537-2326 Payment can be made in fu ll or by post dated checks. POLICIES Call Susan 653-9642 ssc@saltspring_com • www.saltspringcentre.com PUA8E BE SURE TO BRIW: YIIIIR Clfi.JJS MHJICAL # WITH YIJIJ. IPiease check your ad atter the first insertion.! hould an error appear in an advertisement, riftwood Publishing Ud. is only liable for thr mount paid for the space occupied bythe por ion of the adverlisment inw hich the erro ICCUrred. Driftwood Publishing Ud. will accep DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: MONDAY SPM esponsibility for only oneinco rrect insertion. THIS IS the fi rst amenitY rezoning LOST: CHILD'S emerald ring at A "HARVEST' OF local musical - increase, your neighbourhood Cusheon Lake, sentimental - talent. The After Fair affaire still could be next. Public Information reward . 537-2163. needs volunteers and sponsors. Me eting re : Trincomali Land FOUND: INDUSTRIAL Weedeater Sept. 12, 13, 14. See Shirley Corporation , Sept 4, 4 pm , All on Mobrae Ave. Owner may claim 537-4346. Saints By-the-Sea by identifying. 537-1835. DONATIONS WANTED for PICK UP your Fall Fair Entry FOUND: CELL Phone on South Kelowna fire victims. Taking van Catalogue at'Foxglove Farm & Bank Rd . Tuesday August 19th. to Vancouver with donations, Garden. The entry form deadline Claim at the Driftwood Office. especially bedding & household rtems. Drop off at Driftwood or S.S. is Saturday, Sept. 6. Don't wait until LOST 1 BLACK remote car door 250-653-4931 it's too late - submit your entry Centre School or phone 537- opener, downtown Ganges. form and fees today! 9149. www.yardleyarchitect.com Please call 537-5439. IS YDUR neighbourhood a density LOST: WHITE fin for a wind .,. receiving area? We didn't know ART SHOW surfer, looks like a shark's fin . ours was either. Public Information }onatban Yanlley GULF "Quality Homes "In Praise of Paintingv Please call537-1010. Meeting re Trincomali Land (./frc/1 itect of Distinction" wilh LOST BLACK Handled aluminum Corporation, Sept. 4, 4pm, All COAST walking stick, was left in shopping Saints By-the-Sea. MATERIALS v~., Val Konig & Students cart at GVM on Thursday Aug 21. SALT SPRING Island Cooperative Serving the Gulf Islands etuUJ. ..ciitu. (1980) .l!IJ. September 41h- 6tn 537-5032. Preschool has available openings Salt Spring, Galiano, Building Island Homes lO:OOam - 5:00pm • lhurs. - lal. FOUND: CAT on Main St. Long­ for the afternoon class, Sept./03. for three generations. & Mayne, Penders KONIG DAUGHTER at ArtSpring haired black & white female, very ~your child will be 3 or 4 this year Kent John friendly, contact SPCA 537-2123. and you are looking for a • READY MIX 537-5463 537-9857 FIREWOOD LOST! DARK Chocolate Point stimulating program in a nurturing Serving Salt Spring 22 years • WASHED GRAVEL Fax 537-5407 Organically Grown Firewood Siamese. 11/2 yr. old male, slim, environment please call Suzanne • REINFORCED STEEL ~ blue-eyed. Reward. 537-0898. at 537-2246. FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED Opening: • BAGGED CEMENT (will compensate owner) Thurs. 7:00- 8:30im LOST CAT, "Fizz", our black, long • SEPTIC TANKS 537-9531 haired cat has wandered away FACIAL • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL All Welcome. near Lang Road . Phone 537- 9458. REJUVENATION LET'S GET HONEST OL'S with 537·2611 FOUND: SMALL boat floating Rainbow Road STARTED! FIREWOOD Wherever you are at north end of St. Mary Lake. Call ACUPUNCTURE •GUARANTEED CORD Gus 537-8730. Bring your sketches & ideas in the world, IS NOW BEING OFFERED and together we'll design (or Cut, Split & ddivered FOUND: CELL phone on Dukes ON SALT SPRING ISLAND upgrade) your dream home. •Cedar fence rails island news is Road. Qwner may claim at the Through the use of computer- Driftwood. For more information 653-4165 as close as on this safe and aided drafting, we'll quickly pro- effective alternative duce the working drawings your computer. to cosmetic surgery, WALTER HUSER you'll take to your contractor. phone: IF ALL the densities and &SONS . PLEASE CALL undeveloped lots on Salt Spring DR. CHARLES ALSBERG HELSEl DESIGN Gulf were developed we would far 653-4216 Construction Ltd. 537-1037 exceed our OCPs vision for a Residential & Commercial Islands sustainable Salt Spring Island. Personalized service and ask for Jim Public Information Meeting re ATTENTION: from plans to completion Online Trincomali Land Corporation, 325 Rainbow Rd. Sept, 4, 4pm, All Saints By-the­ All 2002 Fall Fair Holly & Dave Thatcher 537-5247 - 537-5092 www.gulfislands.net Sea. Trophy Winners: Salt Spring Island 5374369 The trophies thai you won Gulf Islands Carpet last year are needed back now in preparation for &Upholstery Care • Reduce Hake it easy for our readers to find your display at Mollllis. 537·4944 business listing! Please drop them off at the • Recycle Ask Peter, Robin or LOOKING FOR an enriched ~6TR"6T caretaker's house at the • Reuse Rick about rates. SALT SPRING ISLAND FLOOD RESTORATION learning environment for your LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE . • , ; Farmers Institute, 537-9933 child? Situated just 8 km . south 351 Rainbow Rd. NOTICE OF BUSINESS MEETIIIG of town on Lee's Hill, surrounded The Salt Spring Island local or telephone by 15 acres of farm and forest, Trust Committee will be meet­ 537-4755 or 537-2789 Salt Spring Montessori offers a ing to consider various mat­ Thank you. globally conscious preschool ters of general business, such program for children ages 2 - 5 as applications received, THE SALT Spring Library AWESOME LIVE-IN caregiver bylaw reviews and meeting REGULAR Association is seeking a needed. Fun loving, responsible yrs. Full time and part time spaces notes. available for September. For more ADVERTISING EXISTING LOCATIONS researcher/ question writer to and adventurous. 8 month information call Heidi at 653- DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2003 DEADLINES AVAILABLE TrueValue develop a questionnaire to be commitment. Call and come for 9228. TIME: 2:00 P.M. Hardware , V&S Options, distributed by October 15, 2003. tea. Sally Sunshine. 537-1649. PLACE: Hart Bradley Hall A background in community FRENCH TUTORING including 103 Bonnett Avenue DISPLAY Country Depot. No franchise FALL FAIR Volunteers are needed. role playing for better assimilation: fees - Members receive yearly planning and library planning It takes hundreds of people to Starting at 2:00 p.m., up to 45 min­ ADVERTISING START YOUR OWN coffee such as how to cook and make dividends. Ongoing field sup­ would be an asset. A letter of make the Salt Spring fair one of utes will be available for the public to Friday, 5 pm business. Ex-president large interest should be delivered to the coffee in French. Michael Daviau discuss local land use matters with port. Call TruServ Canada the best in the province! There are company helps thousands be Library by Sept 8, 2003. 538-0122. the Local Tru st Committee. Those • today and be part lots of ways to help. An hour or CLASSIFIED successful. No investment. 1- ENROL IN THE LAND who wish to present a more formal of our team . Toll-free B&B ASSISTANT - long-term, two on duty in a section is a petition, or make a del.egation to the 866-676-4266 for 24 hour part-time, for detailed huge help to the co-ordinator in Information Systems diploma ADVERTISING 1-800-665-5085. at Olds College and learn Committee as an Agenda item, must Monday, 5 pm ms . .housekeeping & light gardening, charge. Help is needed before and advise Islands Trust staff at least one IT'S ALL ABOUT you . experience not a must, will train, after the fair too -on the grounds. GPS, CAD and GIS. Find jobs week in advance of the meeting so EARN AN EXECUTIVE in the surveying, mapping and • Optionelle ladies fashions are own vehicle required 537-2716. Please offer your assistance by that they can be added to the begin­ $1 00 ,000+ per year. We have consulting mdustry. Call 1- TOO LATE TO real , balanced and beautiful. telephoning Marguerite at 537- ning of the Agenda. For information the four hottest & fastest grow­ 800-661-6537 or www.oldscol­ about the Agenda , please call the CLASSIFY Casual to business wear sizes 5302 or 3-mail ing business opportunities! SMALL MAIL order business, le e.ca. Islands Trust at 537-9144. 4-22. 100% Canadian owned. Treenway Silks, requires farmersinstitute@ sa~spring.com . Tuesday, noon Some can be f/t or p/t from One of the best hostess plans permanent part-time energetic Thank you. A NEW CAREER? Train to be home. We are currently accept­ PHONE: 537-9933 and marketing plan in the person . Multi-tasked position, WANTED, ENTHUSIASTIC, an Apartment/ Condominium ing applications in· your area FAX: 537-2613 industry. Host your own fashion some textile knowledge an asset, gentle, fun-loving care giver for Manager. Many jobs! Job for: Designers (if you like show or find out more about computer skills mandatory. Positive 2 year old child, 2 -4 mornings placement assistance. All­ Trading Spaces , you'll love IF YOUR Driftwood subscription · an exciting business opportu­ personality, enthusiasm and a week in our home. $1 0/hr 653- Areas. Government Registered this business @ www.master­ label has the date highlighted, now nity. Phone : willingness to accept a challenge 4323. Program . Information/ builders.ca / is the time to renew! 1-800-810-3186 , and responsibility a must. Our WANTED: TILESETIER to set brochure 604-681-5456 , 1- designers), Shapes for Women family business is on the south 800-665-8339, www.rmti.ca. FREE PARKING for 1.5 hours www.o tionelle.com 400 sq. ft. of ceramics on concrete while you wait for the ferry, eat at (premier women 's-only fitness end of Salt Spring. Please send slab. Call 537-7771 . Tree House South in Fulford. club @ www.shapesfor­ resume by fax 653-2347, email: [email protected] or mail STAFF REQUIRED. Pharmasave - Breakfast & lunch: eggs & bacon, women .biz) , Dreambuild.ers requires full & part-time staff. french toast, smoked salmon EXPERT PSYCHICS ... Try us (professional business helping to 501 Musgrave Rd. , SSI , V8K HELP WANTED part-time/ full­ Please drop off resumes to frittata, great sandwiches, home first! Your future revealed by ' others build business dreams 1V5. time. Ganges Village Market. downtown location, attention made soup, grab & go treats, your personal psychic. Sincere with exponential income @ Gary Utter. espresso. Friendly & fast service. Apply at the Lotto Centre. & genuine readings. Call 24 www.worlddreambuilders.com) , DECORATING, ENTERTAIN­ Bring this ad in for 1 free meal with hours . 1-900-561-2100 and Masterbuilders (new home HOUSEKEEPING, FRONT desk ING, COOKING, celebrating & Salt Spring purchase of another. $2.95/min. 18+ sales and builder opportunity VESUVIUS. FOUR days. A circle, staff required. Drop off resume @ so much more! Enjoy it DIVORCE SURVIVAL' @ www.masterbuilders.ca) . For Seabreeze lnne. all with Home & a spiral, a mandala, a coin. Cockle free business opportunity Centre School STRATEGIES .. .Before spend­ Gift Collection, Canada's pre­ shells turning between the tides. package and application - ing large sums on legal fees, mier home party company. THE "AFTER FAIR" still needs (888) 616-0181 , www.joppa.ca, SUMMER ENDING? Hours cut Pre Kto Grade Six call the Family Law Centre to back? Meadowbrook Seniors We're expanding in your area volunteers and sponsors. Come or contact Development understand your rights & obli­ Residence is seeking a relief and looking for new consult­ support the musicians and the Director (403) 261-1998. "' Small multi-age cla5ses Beverage Garden host gations. Our lawyers will pres­ cook and food service aides. ants. Wonderful earnings , organizations. Call Shirley 537- ent you with your options & BUSINESS LOANS. $50,000- Great working conditions. 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Earn $500 - is for sale! needs a loving, confident SERVICES Are you unemployed and need Coast of BC requires experi­ math skills and watch her $1000 per month part-time, Teaching Assistant enced retail store manager. confidence multiply. $2000 - $5000 full-time. Call 1- ~-~ for 9 hours/ week help with your job search? Are Fax resume to 888-679-5030 or visit my web­ Sept '0.3 to June '04 you thinking about re-training? 1-604-883-9145 or email rmet­ site www.gainprosperity.com. If you are receiving Empi<¥nent [email protected] With so many skills_to grasp, your child may ~ Require: experience Insurance Benefits (or have with children, SALES MANAGER have a hard time understanding math. Call us (Salt Spring Book & Stationery) received these benefits within the preferably in schools. REQUIRED fort large volume now to help your child's math skills and CLASSIFIED ET CETERA is for sale. This is last 3 years) we have a variety of Please bring resume. Ford dealership confidence soar. a rare opportunity to step into a programs available to~ you. HOTLINE Attention:Gail Bryn-Jones in Central Alberta. #213-80 Station St. .SYLVAN well-established business with a Principal Counsellor canes to SSt onCe Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M4 L EARNING Please fax resume to CALL long-standing reputation in our www.saltspringcentreschool.ca a week and services are free. Tel/Fax: (250) 746-0222 CENTER' island community. 1-780-352-0986 or phone 1- Succ~ss is leomed."' 537-9933 [email protected] Please call Marta 800-232-7255. Denham Ford Limited spaces available on Salt Spring www.educate.com Call Dawn 537-1045 335b Blackburn Road at 1-888-993-2299 Sales, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: [email protected] 816 .a. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

GUITAR LESSONS available­ BUILDING SALE .... "Rock END OF SUMMER price BESIDES CHLOROPHYLL , Folk, Rock, Jazz, all levels, tailored Bottom Prices! ' Beat reduction, this week only. 30% off: wheatgrass contains all of the YOUR OFFICIAL 1 to your needs. Ramesh. 537- Next Price Increase . 3 single beds, 1 queen size oak necessary vitamins, minerals 1. 2294. 25 X 40 $7 ,200 .00 . headboard & night tables, bar and protein that our,body needs. fridge, rocking chair, desk, 2 Masters Greens. 538-9080. I GARAGE 1 HOME MAKIN' Momas House .. ~ 30 X 40 $8 ,800 .00 . 35 X 50 $13,200 .00 . coffee tables, farm table, library IKEA ''STORA" dot.tJie loft bed with Cleaning Services. Professional, table, 2 kitchen cabinets, etc. mattress and desk underneath. I SALE high quality, environmentally o'§«~JJ 40 X 80 $17 ,700 .00 . 50 X 120 $36 ,000.00 . Many 538-1773 (not 537). lacquered pine, $450. Gently I friendly residential and estate · QUEEN, DOUBLE mattess sets, used: 3 toilets, 2 low flush , 1 LOCATOR cleaning. others . 1-800-668-5422. Pioneer.. .since 1980. $50 ea. Seabreeze Inne. . high long bowl, $25 each. Phone I http://saltspring.gulfisiands.oom'ma rtAJ'§ 537-9458. MAP mas aRA Miles 537-1325. 6 DINING CHAIRS. Excellent I Ill US fBI AfAST condition, $40 each. Phone 537- CORAL CALCIUM "EXTRA' ~~®"~ 9819. 100 capsules, 530 mgs 100% QUill Dl All YDIR pure marine corral calc ium I YOUTH BED frame, mattress from Okinawa , Japan as I ALANON/ALATEEN A program RE.OPD/S BUilDING RIQIIRIMIITS! and bedhead, 3' x 6'. 537-5347. endorsed and recommended for family and friends of alcoholics. by Robert Barefoot on T.V. • Flooring 1-866-319-0708, Calgary ; I For further information call 537- SEPfE!JBER/03 www.curecanada.com . 2941 , 653-4288 or 537-4909. Private Lenonf • Heating I PRESCRIPTION DRUG Misuse SALT SPRING Vacuum - Service I Support Group, Friday mornings. Oft • Eaves your vacuum for spring. Large Cali Salt Spring Community SAXOPHONE • Plumbing selection of bags and belts. On­ island service work. New and WANTED: ONE old-fashioned I Services at 537-9971 for more claw foot bathtub. One large information. Cl.AAIWET • Roofing used vacuums for sale. 537- 0066. propane fired hot water heater. I ADULT CHILDREN Anonymous. FWTE Wooden bins. Call 537-1325 For all your building For healing from any dysfunctional AND VACUUMS! VACUUMS! Repairs, evenings. I requirements, large or small! bags & belts, used vacuum family background. Saturday Music an4 lns-trut~~~ent WANTED: LOOKING for 2 to 3 LIONS GARAGE 330 WOODLAND DRIV.E, 9 bargains. Satisfaction guaranteed! 10 Sale: Friday G) afternoons 537-4315 for f)(Pt.OM(IOI(S person hot tub, 120 vo~ . Call Jim & Saturday's on ly 10-12: -1 , Saturday, Au~ . 30 . Pnnter I information. lslsLEGG LUMBER LTD. Sa~ Spring Linen & Drycleaners, lor PRESCHOOI.£R$ 116 Hereford Avenue, Ganges. or Anne 537-9856. I Many household items. Note: for Mac., armchair, bar st<>?ls, FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics We no longer offer pickups. luggage, turntable, cloth1ng HCJtofE LEARNERS 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 537-2241. WANTED: KITCHEN cabinets, I meet in homes for mutual support. G~ 5's (SI~ 1>re1>) 537-4978 upper & lower and couner top. I We do not accept appliances. display racks. Lots of other Call537-2543. STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, 1 Drop offs accepted only on interesting stuff. ~Al)(JL1S sewage-holding (polyethylene). can dismantle or pick up ~ already CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring -toll­ Ecological Systems: sewage­ out. Free or very inexpensive Friday & Sat morning. Pleasef)225 BEDDIS ROAD, Sat. , free 1-877-435-7544. INQ(JI~ /l(f 517-'t65'1 please. Call 538-1962 evenings I no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Aug. 30, 9- noon. Household WeniTAL FOUNDATION boarding and daycare. Convenient 1 Nort~ End Rd. Sat. & Sun. household items, clothes, Weisner BASe WEEKENDERS CLOTHING WANTED: DOG sitter/ walker · startmg at 9. oak T.V. stand, old sewing to ferry. Call Donna 653-4044. The aims and objectives of the available on Salt Spring island. Vesuvius area, 2 days a week. 'oDOORS, CABINETS , machine & more. Everything Computer Repair & Upgrades LADY MINTO GULF ISLANDS Cali 537-1935 for catalogues, 537-2163. I moldings, exercise equipment, goes! parties and orders. dressers and var ious e·.!2.s::::JX.::J::-:U::::-R::::-DP\7,'Y-;-:-;AU-;:G;;-;U-;:S:;:;T:-:3~0. HOSPITAL FOUNDATION are ./ data recovery to raise funds which will be MOVING : FOOD processor, 1 renovation & household ~ems. aam -2 pm. No early birds. ./ PRINTER repairs electric can opener with knife 8:00a.m. , Sat~rday, ~ugust miscellaneous household & used to expand and enhance ./ new & used computer THIS COLUMN is designed for the delivery of medical care by sharpener, Hamilton Beach mix 1 ~0 . 385 E~glendg.e Dnve. All lots of other stuff, 1415 Fulford systems available master with meat grinder, 3/4 free recyclable items only (no I mdoor, ra1n or shme. Ganges Rd. the Hospital to Gulf Islands resi­ bed with mattress, set 24 animals). There is no charge to dents . You can help the Office Equioment Encyclopedia Britannica. 537- place items in this column . Ads Foundation attain these goals I Adver~ise your garage sale in the 2007. can be submitted in person at the by a gift of funds, real or per­ service and repair Driftwood office (328 Lower sonal property, memorial ./ PHOTOCOPIERS CREDA COUNTERTOP, 4 burner, 1 Driftwood classifieds & you'll get: electric stove. Creda 24" wall Ganges Road) by normal deadline I • 20 words or less • Price stickers bequests, endowments , life ./ FAX MAC HINES oven. GE over stove microwave. (Monday 5 pm .) or by phone • 2 directional signs • Inventory list insurance or securities. ./ CASH REG ISTERS All in "almost perfect" cond. $44 537-9933, fax 537-2613 or emai l. I • Garage sale tips • Balloons All donations will be recognized ea or all3 for $110. 537-4081. SALT SPRING Island Recycle in the Hospital and receipts for (250) 537-5058 KING SIZE bed, full split, near Depot is located at 349 Rainbow 1 ALL FOR ONLY Income Tax purposes will be weisner@saltspring .com new, $750, large chest freezer Rd. We are open Tuesday through ,. ______.. issued. PARTY RENTALS $250, 537-5363. Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. This service is operated by Sa~ Spring I $11.95 +gst YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 19bU Please help YOUR Hospital WOOD COOK stove Heartland island Community Services. oval w/water jacket, as new. Please call The Recycle Depot so it can help YOU. $2500.653-4303. 135 Crofton Rd. NATURAL GRAIN Fed roasting at 537-1200 , or Community L r.. , . ART DECO. Bronze statuary, Services at 537-9971 for Salt Spring Island, chickens for sale, $3.50 per lb, J.U¥l" 653-4758. silkscreen prints, small furnishings information on materials accepted V8K 1T1 BEST QUALITY and dozens of collectibles at for recycling. 538-4845 BIGGEST SELECTION RainCoast Gallery. Next to Embe's COFFEE GROUNDS and 11 .5 JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECH­ V\ORLD FAMOUS on Salt Spring! CALDWEI..L'"S Bakery. Tel. 250-537-4403. NICIAN. Ford experience an Piko Renovations Ltd. creates "WE DELIVER" litre ice cream buckets, free at the www.rentalstop.ca WHITE BIFOLD doors, $20 ea. Tree House South. asset. Straight time with pro­ excellent small-to medium-sized OAKSPBING renovations, repairs, decks, etc. #1-327 Rainbow Rd. 538-0388 Arborite table, $20. Entrance LARGE PLYWOOD crate 4' x 5' ductivity bonus and benefit FARM sets, $5. 537-9671 . package. Also lube and tire Peter Blackmore, 537-4382. COMPUTER REPAIRS & x 6' made of 1/2' plywood. 537- JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER consulting, ail mak~s . 15 years Since 1882 AQUATROLL BATIERY deep 5641. technician. Will train Jhe right on Salt Spring, CoilinsWorks cycle, $50 obo. Hand blown person. Mail, drop off or fax available for work. Additions, Currently available: CLAY & CONCRETE bricks from renovations, new homes, sun 537-9297, pager 604-686-5311. Japanese fish float w/original fireplace removal. Good for resume to : Brentridge Ford, • FREE RANGE GRAINc rope net in good condition, $200 Attention: Terry, 5604 - 41 decks, green houses , etc . FED PORK & BEEF landscaping. You pick up. 537- obo. Old crosscut saw in excellent 8329. Ave ., Wetaskiwin, AB, Reasonable rates. Quality and . • FRESH cur LUMBER integrity. Jim Anderson. 537- condition, $35.537-4595. T9A 3M7. 780-352-6048. Fax HEART N' HANDS Educare now FRIDGE & STOVE, free for pick­ 9124. 537-5380 or 537-2152 HIP WADERS like new, $30. up 537-7771 after 7pm. 780-312-2622. has spaces available. Vesuvius 537-4464. MEADOWBROOK RESIDENTS MOVING? FREE almost new A GREAT OPPORTUNITY area. Call Denise @537-4405 for NEW FULL Dimensional lumber: - I am interested in providing more info. boxes and paper, 537-8575 awaits you ! Do you enjoy private homecare at $16/hr. Over MAYTAG WASHER & dryer set, fir, balsam & cedar. Salvaged working with schools, groups? 10 years old, like new, $300. vintage v.ooden doors & windows. CLASSIC 70's COUCH with Earn top commission and 20 years exp. Local references PRIME BEEF, naturally fed, no maple trim & matching easy avail. Please call me at 653- Older G.E. washer & dryer, $150. additives or hormones, cut to Queen size sofa-bed, $250. Some incentives when working with 537-9389. antique furniture. 537-4450. chair. Also, a double hide-a-bed. Canada's largest fundraising 9115, Vicki Miller. ~ur specifications. Also, excellent All in excellent condition. Free company. Suits retired teach­ condition leafy, 2nd & 3rd cut for the taking! 537-1214. ers, principals, and top achiev­ EXTERIOR PAINTING hay, available now, limited quantity. SALT SPRING ers. Call 1-800-268-1250 ext. by Gulf 537-5708. MINI Sn>RAGE 3209 or fax resume to 1-800- Qualified Painters Kitchenaid, 347 Upp;,r Ganges Road 665-9982. using Islands ;; 'ti'' Whirlpool, Frigidaire, "When convenience \IUS tGi t tllllllliU • HI NORSEMAN PONTIAC Buick Quality Materials Optical and security matter" GMC requires mechanic/tech­ Maytag & more! PAYDAY LOANS! Bad credit? 537-2732 or 537-6204 Tuesday-Friday SIGHTFIRST nician. Full benefits and LARGEST SELECTION ON No credit? No problem. Borrow 537-5888 wages commensurate with Reasonable & Affordable 10:00-5:00 up to $1000 until payday. experience. Send resume : Small renovation work, Closed Saturdays SALT SPRING Have a job? Get a loan guar­ • David Cassady, 3760 - 48 additions & alterations. 323 Lower Ganges Road ISLAND anteed! 1 hour approval. 1- A LIONS ~ PRO.JECT Ave., Camrose, AB, T4V 3ZB. (Lancer Building) 866-3-PAYDAY 24 hrs/7 days. 780-672-0123. Email: norse­ Ali work guaranteed by tradesman. 537·2111 et ceteJea, manpontiac@ gmcanada.com RICHARD WEATHERALL www.orldirect.ca RECYCLE (Optician) School Supplies HOME CONTRACTORS 537-1648 Office RED IKEA leather couch with YOUR REQUIRED ASAP for pre-sold 537-5194 Residence pullout bed, mattress included, SUBSCRIBE $850 obo. 537-4774 . OLD GLASSES ready-to-move and on-site built 2 WINDOWS, 34 X 34" and 4 ~~ homes. We have contracts for Your old prescription the construction of the complete to one of Canada's windows 22 x 58", cha rcole ~· · '- homes. Call (403) 261-1998. aluminum $95 ea .. Large kennel, QUEEN SIZE boxspring & frame, (Salt Spring Book & Stationery) lenses can be a gift of best newspapers! PAYDAY LOANS! Bad credit? $35.538-1991. like new, $75.537-4640. sight. Boxes located at: No credit? No problem. Borrow ALL20% OFF up to $1000 until payday. • Pharmasave Have a job? Get a loan guar­ Need a Classified? Official school • Bank of Montreal VAN & DRIVER for hire for on 537-9933 anteed! 1 hour approval. 1- 866-3-PAYDAY 24 hrsn days. • Bank of Commerce island deliveries. Reliable , lists available • Island Savings Credit Union reaso nable rates 537-1033 www.prldirect.ca Call 537·9933 Call 537-5115 • Gulf Islands Optical 24" MOFFAT RANGE, very good MODERN 3 BDRM near QUIET, RESPONSIBLE, non­ 1949 working order, you pick up. 537- Vesuvius, long term , $1100/ mo. smoking highschool student and Cruiser 28' 6" x 9'. Cedar on 2649. For Rent Avail. Sept. 1. 250-658-1656. mom looking for 2- bedroom oak. 235 Chev. GPS, sounder, galley, head , etc. Registered HIDE-A-BED. Good cond . 537- 500 sq ft well-lit CLEAN & COZ:V 2 bdrm. house, place near or in Ganges for winter months. Have own home on BC Maritime Museum "Vintage 2057. finished space in close to all amenities, available Vessel". Excellent condition Sept 1. NIP, NIS, 1 or 2 adults over Galiano, ref. available. Please HIDE-A-BED, good shape. You Merchant Mews. call 539-5766. $37,000. Call 537-7350. A real remove. 537-4466. 55 age, long term , references. beauty! Perfect for office $850/ mon incl. city water, garbage QUIET, PRIVATE 2- 3 bedroom or studio. $500 & lawn cut. 538-1678. home wanted for long term rental 21' SAILBOAT (ISLANDER), by employed, responsible, skilled, sleeps 4, full set of sails, new NEED A CAR? Bad credit? No 1998 EXPLORER 4 X 4 Eddie OCEANVIEW COTIAGE, Oct. 1, credit? We can help! Aci now! Bauer. Ex. cond., fully loaded, SALT SPRING Music is on the plus strata fee. Call walk to Ganges, 1 bedroom, local family. South end preferred. marine paint, 9.5hp outboard, Excellent . island references. for sale $2000, 250-537-4747. Financing your future, not your 85,000 kms, 5000 lb. tow package, Internet at 537-0651 or 537-0871 . includes city water & hydro. past. Good Cents Discount Wanted for Nov. 1 but woula FOR SALE: Half share in 28' 4 new Michelin tires, $19,995. 653- www.saltspringmusic.com. Hear Suits single or couple. N/S, N/P. Auto. Phone 250-717-3000 . song samples before you buy. Pay Maximum 1 year or less. $900. consider Oct . Call Aerin or wooden cutter sail boat. Diesel, 4050. Damien. 653-4168_. kevin@ goodcentsa ~ to.com .. by cheque or credit card. More 537-5257. motor. new sails, head. sleeps 5. ·· l94'7 FORD MERCURY 1 ton \h a n .lr-0 ODo avoi\o.blo. ' - m:sPTR ED;;:--;- L""I V-;-;1-=-:N""G_s_p_a-ce-: Family owned. Call Rene 653- SECOND CHANCE 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, WID, NIP, 9999. FINANCE. We say yes to poor truck, Canadian made, all in architecturally designed horne, good running order, sacrifice to NIS, $800 per month plus utilities, 2 bdrm./bathrooms, loft, great SANGSTERCRAFT 10 FT. , credit and bankrupts. Select available Sept 1. Call Mike 537- from over 450 cars - trucks, sell. Highest bidder takes. Christine room, hot tub, peak-a-boo view. fiberglass 7.5 h.p. Evinrude. $900. 537-0024. 5553. 200ft. 5" towline, $100. 537- 4x4s - vans. Call Marty 604- A peaceful retreat. $1300/ mo. or 464-3941. RUSTIC NORTH-END cabin . $1000 (plus util.)/ mo. to share 4178. 1988 FORD F150 XL, ext. cab, Great space for single , on occasion. Contact DAVIDSON DINGHY 8', fiberglass canopy, box liner, tow package, professional. Car & references eastboulevard@ yahoo .ca pram and oars, $575.537-4479. blue & white, very good condition. essential. No dogs, sorry. Long preferably or phone 537-0717. 1976 18' FIBERFORM, walk $4400 obo. 653-9158. let possible to suitable person. The Haven B&B BMW GS11 OOR , 1998 EIGHT CONTEMPORARY WINTER RENTAL fully furnished through windshield, 85 Mere-. on 1977TOYOTA FJ55LG-KK Land $500/month. 537-4532. beautiful farmhouse on 2 acres. Victoria anniversary edition, immaculate homes. 1200 - 1500 sq. ft. , bracket with till/rim recently condition, garage kept, never Cruiser station wagon, in-line, 6 SEPT 1, 2 BDRM ., 1 bath, .3 bdrm. 11 /2 bath, sunny south Close to UV/C & hospital renovated new paint (red), purple $28,000 - $48 ,000 . Large Walk to sandy beach dropped, 4000 km . With hard cyl. gas. Runs well, frame OK, Jacuzzi tub, wood floor, 1 1/2 end location, N/S, no sublets. heart trim, $2200 obo. 537-2425. character bungalow/cottage. 25Q- Organic breakfasts, ensuite cases. ABS. heated grips. $14,500 acre, elec. heat, wood stove, 4 References. Avail. Nov. 1, $1200 body poor. With heavy duty utility 656-1387, www.nickelbros.com $46-$70 MISS DEBBIE seeks a new lover. (no test pilots). 538-1601. appl., walk to Fulford, N/S. plus util. or negotiable for the 30' ex-fisher, wood, Nissan 6 cyl. trailer and roof rack . Good SPACIOUS VESUVIUS home right situation. 653-9100. 250-598-7015 LOW MILEAGE, well maintained workhorse and/or project $2000 for sale, hot tub, sun room , References. $1000 . 250-889- diesel power, lots of character & rental mopeds for sale. Seabreeze HOUSE rent. Spacious, brigh~ terraced gardens, seaview plus 0854. TO great lines. $5800.653-9174. Inne . obo. 653-4613. 2 self-contained suites for your ocean view. 3 bedroom & studio SAIL THE CARIBBEAN. Offshore WANTED: MID 1990's To'{ota 4 MID ISLAND 100 Hills $1500,3 near Ganges Sept 1st 537-2055. in-laws or income. Take a virtual bdrm 2 appliances. South end 33 catketch in Grenada. Buyer x 4 Extra cab, 5 spd. pickup truck, tour at $1500, 2 bdrm 4 appliances, 2 HOME/OFFICE DUPLEX , gets free trip. $20,000 U.S. 537- no rust. 653-4613. www.islestayvacations.com . up/down, 1280 sq ft, wood stove 5124. acres, Garage + potential studio. 1992 CHEVY BLAZER Tahoe, Asking $575,000. John Steele, Fulford, close to ferry, 2 bdrm, 4 & elec heat , suitable for 537-5515 Royal LePage. professional couple. Refs req , MEXICO: BEACH FRONT apts. 4 WD, Vortec V6, leather, 4 dr., appliances, $1000. Avail immed price negotiable. 537-,7771 after MASTERBUILDERS READY­ 537-5577. @Bucerias 25K north of Puerta air, CD, Running brds. Runs, TO-MOVE homes. Starting 7pm. Vallarta. Special November 1 to 1986 VANGUARD CAMPER, looks like new, 180 kms. $8500. SMALL 3 BDRM. cottage on .25 from 51.00 per sq ft. Enjoy 3 BEDROOM , FURNISHED, December 15. From $500 bunk beds, full bath, air/furnace, 537-9719. "the art of living " with our acre in Fulford Village, wood house, oceanview, hot-tub, close US/Month. Also available Xmas, sleeps 6-8, exc. cond., worth 1993 Honda CBR 600F2 1990 FORD RANGER XLT, exceptional custom -built stove, hydro, WID & bar-b-cue. to beach. N/S, NIP. references January & March, call or email for viewing. Ideal for camping, living, New tires, chain and low mileage , 79,000 km , & designed homes . NIS. Short term, $975. 653-4051 required. Oct.- March, $1100 + rates . Call Don 537 -9517 , guest cottage, $9500 obo. 653- professional silver paint cruise, tow package, heavy New home warranty. or 604-255-5230. · uti I. 537-0081. dbouzan@ saltspring.com. 4639 office hours. 38,000 k's. duty shocks , $4000. Phone For free information package 537-7071. or more info OCEANFRONT HOME, Yoshimuira pipe, Jet kit September- June, 3 bedroom, SUNNY & QUIET south Salt 1-888-616-0181. www.master­ Mint condition & 1996 GMC Jimmy, 4 wheel drive, builders.ca 2 baths, 5 appliances, family Spring cabin. Close to Ruckle VERY FAST! room, F/P. furnished, $1300/ mo. Park hiking trails. 1 bedroom, 1986 LINCOLNTOWNCAR, one approx . 67 ,000 km , good Call416-483-8175 or 537-9483. weekly rental. All you bring is owner, 181K, loaded , well $5200 obo. condition. Price: $12,000. call : 653;9353. SUNNY, NEWLY renovated 2 the food. $700 a week. 1-250-653- maintained , very comfortable Voicemail: bdrm . house, garden, great view, 4557. car. Must sell, no space to keep 604-771-0402 or 1992 SONOMA EXTENDED it. $2400 OBO. Phone 537-2888. close to town. Quiet, responsible 250-221-9991 James Extended cab/ 4x4, canopy, air­ si[lgle or couple. Avail. Sept. 15. FABULOUS 1988 CHRYSLER cruise, new brakes, front end re· $750/mo. 537-5229. New Yorker Landau, low km, V6 done, good tires. Engine run s ACCOMMODATION great! Some rust $4000 call537- SOUTH-END. CLEAN, bright, engine, new transmission, plush INFORMATION for the Gulf velvet interior, top notch sound 9141 . 1100 sq ft., 2 bdrm/den home on Islands is a mouse-click away. 2 acres . Long-term, N/S, system, excel. cond. $4,500. 653- 1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, 4 x 4, w w w. g u If is I and s . net 9988. 4 cyl. , 5 spd., a bit of rust, good A Charming Getaway ,000 references, available Nov 1st, • 1982 VW WESTFALIA pop-top, Attractive woodsy panabode with large attached $1000/mth 653-4733. 2001 FORD TAURUS station dependable one owner island wagon. All Ford options incl. fully camperized, 286,000 km ., truck. 229,000 km. Asking $7900 workshop, new sunroom, vaulted wood celings FERNWOOD. OCEANVIEW, good, cond . inside and outside. on private .48 acre. new compact cabin , furnished . leather, warranty. 34,000 kms. but will deal. 537-9341 . $21,000. 537-2230. 60 ,000 km on rebuilt engine, Call Jan Macpherson Suit 1 very quiet person . N/P, new brakes and tune-up, ready REIMAX. Realty of Salt Spring 53 7- N/S. Avail. Sept 15 - June 15. 1986 BUICK Skyhawk wagon. for camping, $6500 obo. 537- 9894 $700/ mon ., incl. tele., cable T.V. Great old workhorse , used 4331 or 537-8970 evenings. recently for grandchildren, dogs 1987 GMC VANDURA 2500, & util. 537-1373. 9 1/2 FT. CAMPER. Excellent NEW 1 BEDROOM , partially and groceries. Hardly any rust but partly camperized , well kept , qualifies as island car with dented cond . Everything works. Priced must see, must sell, $3600.537- furnished cottage. Fernwood. AIR MILES for quick sale, $2500.537-1069. Ocean view, peaceful. Suit 1 or tailgate. New radiator. Asking 1371 . REAL ESTATE listings for the 2 BDRM. MOBILE home, 2 min. 2 quiet people, not suitable for ~ · $1000.538-1945. 1991 FORD AEROSTAR XLT, Gul f Islands are viewable to Fulford ferry, $650/mon ., no children. N/P, N/S. Avail. Sept. 1 1991 SUBARU Loyale wagon , extended, light blue & gray, anywhere in the world with dogs. (250) 727-3620, lv. - June 25 . $850/mon. , incl. ~AYLESS 5 sp., 4wd, 138,000 k., no rust, 131 ,000 km . Fully loaded , Internet access . message. very clean , well maintained, one HELP! telephone, monthly cleaning $ We need consignments excellent cond~ion, $4,850. Phone www.gulfislands.net 2 STORY LOG house on north $100 worth of groceries. 537- · We value the islmuJrM careful owner, asking $5200. COMPLETE 537-4400 (days), 537-9953 (after end, completely furnished, suitable 1360. 653-9360. now! 6 p.m.). for 2 adults, beautiful view over 2 BDRM SUITE upstairs in house, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS 1984 VOLVO 4 DOOR, automatic, Trincomali Channel /Galiano Unleaded Fuels • Diesel 1-800-665·9942 1981 G20 CHEVY VAN , Captain very private, very close to town, 146,000 kms. Original. Excellent trianglerv. com seat, insulated, great for camping. Island , very light, very $950/mth, all inclusive. 537-0639. www. quiet/private. For rent for 8 - 9 TireS• BatJeries •~ cond. Including 4 snows on rims. Needs minor work, runs well, months $1 ,350/mth plus electricity. BEAUTIFULLY SECLUDED, fully 537-4554 or 537-9300 $2500. 537-8393. 248,000 km. $1800 obo, call 653- 537-2045. furnished, seaside house, on M:rrlay-Salurday 8arn-7pn 1996 SATURN SC1 / standard, 9449. 1.5 acres, south end of island, Sunday 9 am-6 pm 186 KM , CD, great car but I OCEANVIEW HOUSE, 2 bdrm, avail Sept - June, N/S, no dogs, 1981 DODGE RAM Camper in Co!rer of flaiixNv Rd. and Jmon Ave. · bought a truck for work! Emily. 653- SINGLE'S DREAMHOME -Three 1 bath, close to beach access. $700/mth + util. 604-937-7473. good condition, $5000. 537-5363. 6 new appl. clean & bright, fenced 0023. rooms- $600, (private entrance OCTOBER 1 - APRIL 15. Winter REGRETIABLY SELLING 1982 yard , large garage w/ office, 1992 CUTLASS SUPREME 4 & parking), 2 @ $600 (loft & renta11 bedroom house, skyights, 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, Volkswagen van with converted balcony), all incl. util.. 3 home: storage. $1 000/rno + uti I. Suit door, exc. cohd. $4500.537-1961 couple or small family, N/S, pet ocean view, quiet, furnished , 16,500, 4 x 4, 2 ds. Excellent 1986 Go~ motor. Cream coloured cocked meals/day, laundry service evenings. standard; tuned up for adventure. negotiable 537-5659. comes with cat. $625 plus uti I. condition. Loaded, Warranty, & ADSL internet also avail. (negotiable) N/S. 537-1503. 1991 HONDA CIVIC wagon , Body in excellent shape, $3000 good on gas for S.U.V. Owner Gorgeous home/property, 5 min. auto. , well maintained, 1 owner, obo. 537-1152. drive to Ganges & ferry, Fairfield Realty ISLAND MARINE leaving country. 537-9230. 653-9556. 1986 CHEVY 20 cargo van, 4.3 woods hop. N/S, N/P. 537-1192 . 1981 Ltd. LOWBANK CONSTRUCTION 1987 JEEP YJ, LAREDO, 179 Property Management 1986 BUICK REGAL 6 cyl, 2 V-6, auto, PS, PB, nunning boards, 1 BDRM. APT. in duplex, sunny, WATERFRONT Ross Walker 537-9710 k., black hardtop, 4 litre, amlfm/cd, limited slip diff., no rust, excellent close to ocean and lake, $575 • 2 bdrm !. house within walking avail able winter months, dates www.islandmarine.ca door, 1 owner, good condition. 537- distance to Ganges. Sunny Practical solutions for your 2947. new brakes & muffler, needs running cond. $3800 OBO. 537- includes hydro & cable. Suits negotiable. Large, bright, 2238. quiet, mature person. References exposure. On site laundry/stor­ furnished home, billiard room, waterfront development windshield, $3975.537-1540. required. 537-2476. age . $650 in cl. water/wKl'y Pile driving, ramps & fl oats. garbage. No pets. Very quiet sauna, kayak dock, cable, ONE BEDROOM basement suite, 2-1/2 baths, SW facing on life Local references. persons need only apply. 1989 PONTIAC GRAND-AM Vesuvius area, suitable for one filled bay. Close to Ganges. • 1 bdrm apt, level entry, very drive n by elderly lady. Good person, N/S, N/P. $650 month. bright and sunny, walk to No smokers. ~ 'SUBARU STW AUTO ...... $2995 en Includes washer, drye r, hydro, $1800/month, plus utilities. running condition $2100 obo (.) . Ganges. Suitable to older/senior ::;, CHEV CAVALIER V-6 Z-24 ..... $4895 -I water. 537-4322 eves. 537-2173. a: ::tJ person only. On site 537-4479 1- ISUZU RODEO 4 WD ...... $4895 c: 7 MINUTES FROM town + laundry/s torage . $475 incl. . (') en ''I amazing ocean views! Self­ water/wkly garbage. No Pets. a: SPRINTTURBO .... . , ...... $2895 en contai ned bachelor apt, avail N/S, references $450 + uti I. 537- en ::tJ ~ •:: OLDS STWV-6 AUTO ... ,, .... $1895 en 5912. (.) . ::;, .. -I ROOM AVAILABLE in creative a: .. JEEP WAGONEER V-6 AUTO .. . $2895 ::tJ women 's household . 1- c: . GMC CAMPER VAN ...... $2500 (') Comfortable house , quiet en SPECIALS UNDER $1000 FULFORD VILLAGE Prime are a, N/S, N/P. $325 incl. a: @

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PLEASE NOTE : Too Late to BOOKS BOUGHT Tuesday & A 'HARVEST' OF local musical PICK UP your Fall Fair Entry NEAR GANGES for quiet person, Classify ads are accepted until Wednesday mornings, Sabine's talent. The 'After Fair' affaire still Catalogue at Foxglove Farm & furnished 500 sq ft private living 12:00pm Tuesday at the rate of Bookshop, Grace Point. Needed needs volunteers and sponsors. Garden.The entry form deadline area, separate entrance and $11 .00 for 20 words or less and urgently: watercolour techniques. Sept. 12, 13, 14. See Shirley is Saturday, Sept 6. Don~ ~ until bath. hydro & cable incl. Avail. 36 cents for each additional word. Home visits by appointment. 537-4346. it's too late- submit your entry immediately or Oct 15., $450, The Driftwood cannot be 538-0025. HONEY, A SINGLE grey donkey form and fees today! no pets. Reply to: Dept W, c/o responsible for errors or omissions LIVE CRAB! Centennial dock, (SGD), 22, seeks a live-in donkey. EXTRPJERRESTIALS WANTED. The Driflv.ood, 328 La.ver Ganges as these ads may not be proof Sat. 1:00- 4:00p.m. at 'Welbury companion on her southend Two urgently required to fight Rd., SaH Spring Island, BC, V8K read because of time constraint. 2V3. . Bay Too". 537-9673, Cell 537- abode. Please call 653-2306. fires on Salt Spring Island. Must STORAGE TRAILERS for rent for 6280. SUMMER ENDING? Hours cut have own · car, exhaustive RETIRED RCMP officer and your renovation or building . . back? Meadowbrook Seniors knowledge of the area, 15 years nurse seeking accommodation in projects. Clean and convenient. OAK BA~ STOOLS: 3 like new, Residence is seeking a relief experience, be immediately Dec'Jan while vis~ing daughter's Call Tanya or Bob Akerman. 537- dnnk cabrnet w/ tray, oak wrcker cook and food service aides. available 24/7. Benefits nil, pay family. House sit or tend B & B. 8595. settee 5ft wide; ~ntal garden Great working conditions. Contact zero. Send your resume with Please call Margo at 537-8331 . well3fld~a x5flh~gh . Phone537- Doug Mcleod, Chi'Elf Cook"at ·-·references to the Salt ·3pring FARMERS MARKET eve ry r'REE. AOE 'TUnc organ a bcnoh, 9484. 537-1954. Island Fire District Board. Tuesday 9 to 1 in the Meadows free for pick up. 537-1140. THE COLGAN POWER Program CALLING ALL Centre School Intelligent Earthlings need not behind the Cred~ Union. Enp,t the TAKING ORDERS for Italian hasoneplaceopenintheTrainer Families. 20th Anniversary apply. prune plums, transparent King best food grown! · 7 & Certification Course. Because Reuinion this weekend. Please -:::S AN;-;S;:;;K-;:R~IT=c:-LA:-::S::-::S:-::E:-:::S""7.L-e-ar-n-:-to apples. Sundown Point Farm, BREAD & CHEESE Saturday local students work directly with come. Call Sharada for details. read, write and pronounce the ask for Dave or Jan. 537-1020. Market. Dr. Colgan for three classes per 537-9596. Sanskrit alphabet. Beginning YOGA CLASSES with Nadene THE GANGES Faerie Mini week they can complete Stages WANT TO hang your art for Sept. 7. Info: 653-4084. McCoy will start week of Sept BlB a6ed pJoMssOJ:J Ol sJaMSUtf Shuttle. Direct shuttle service 1 and 2 of the three-year consignmentinmysalon?Contact WHEATGRASSHELPSthebody 15/03. See coming events next between any ferry terminal and certification in one year. Course Corinne at Studio 103 , Monday, to perform ~s natural task of sen- week. Ganges, SSI Hostel, Ruckle commences September 15, 2003 Tuesday, or Wednesday. 537- healing. Its the best food for this WANTED: 12' METAL farm gate. Park. For a ride Calllneke: Pager, with Stage 1 and 2 final 2700. purpose, easily digested. Masters Wanted Medium to large C.S.A. 250-538-9007; cell, 250-537- examinations on August 10, FALL FAIRVolunteersaie needed. Greens. 538-9080. approved wood stove. Thanks. 6758; home, 250-537-5305. 2004. For further information It takes hundreds of people to CELESTEWELCOMESI'M3I)(lne 537-1677. Award-winning SEWING MACHINES now contact Colgan lnst~ute Canada, make the Salt Spring fair one of to The Ganges Yoga Studio in 1976 HONDA CIVIC, 4 speed, available at A Class Act Fabric 250-653-2073. the best in the province! There are Grace Point Square. Classes runs super, $995. 537-5881 . .StUdio . 120 Hereford Ave, 537- RECEIVING NEW Clients! lotsofwayst~help . An.ho~ror commenceSept.15.Detailsinour SERVING ALL your property photography 8985. Sewing machine repair Massage with Gina, 653.9788. two on duty rn a sect!on rs .a :ad:::,•,::.P-::;:ag'='e-;::-A--'1...::.9...::.. --::--:--:---;:-:--: needs. You provide the tools, I drop-off located next door at SaH Be good to your mind and body. huge h~o~==o~ END 0~ Summer, Back to School provide the work. Three spots by Derrick Lundy. Spring Linen & Dry Cleaners. WANTED: MASSAGE Table chargeftth. fai I _ th nds sale. With any purchase you may left, serious inquiries only. Cal1250- !bur I'Mllsland Agents for Sawyer . . . • a er e r oo on e grou · draw a percentage between 10 886-4401 (cell). Sewing Centre Victoria. good conditron. Please call Erda Please o~er your ass~stance by _2 5% off. Be original and stylish 537-0004. . telephonrng Marguente at 53~- at the same time! The Shop, IMAC GREEN $800. Apple Personal Laserwriter 300 $250. SUBSCRIBE WANTED TO BUY: Living ERTE. THE young Russran, 5302 . . or . e-marl located in front of Moby's. Sale environment -trailer, yurt, bus or banished to Paris in 1912 after farmersrnstitute@~Hspnng.com.. from August 27- September 3. Dena contracter's table saw $500. movable structure. Call Tim L}Qns­ a homosexual affair, became a Thank you. 537-9394. Mac Performa Power PC new and see Derrick's HD $150. Wetsuit, women's Howard 604-215-4426 or 537- master of Art Deco design. See SSI B~SINESSES : don't forget :'-LO:::'S"'T='"='BE;:::TW;:;-;-;;E;:-;E:-:N-;-;-;M;-t.-;::B-:el-:ch-er 1083. small Farmer Jane $30. Gas­ photos weekly. silkscreen prints by ERTE at there rs a trophy f~r th~ best fall & Blackburn Rd., black feH girth powered weed-eater $50. 537- CEDAR MUST go! Buy for now, RainCoast Gallery Next to Embe's farr theme drsplay. Jorn the fun for horse saddle. Much needed. 2831. Bakery. Tel. 250-537-4403. and decorate your busrness . _ . buy for later. 2" x 6", 6" x 6", 8" x 538 0274 space ! To reg 1st e r, phone -:-:-:-:-:-:--:-::-:-::-=-==--:-=--:-- OFFICE/RETAIL space available 6", 2" X 10", 8" X10" , 2" X 8", 4" THE ADULT GRADUATION Marguerite Lee at 537-5302 or AVAILABLE SEPT: 3Bdrm for rent, Grace Point Square. x 4", $1 .20 per board foot. 537- Program will again be running e m a i 1 rancher, minutes to Ganges to 850 sq ft, Hi-speed internet, 3 5167. f~om September to June. Start or [email protected]. professional NIS, $1000/ month. phonelines, seaviews. From ABOVE SUMATRA a novel of frnrsh your grade 12 for career MARS MADNESS! Mars is 604-230-8557 or604-541-2671. $1000/ month. Phone 537-7936. W.W.II by Jam13s Jackson, "One advan·cement or personal closesttoEarthonWed., Aug.27. THESHAKESPEAREGALLERY. KARAOKE @ VESUVIUS PUB splendid book, a classic" (Richard satrsfactron. New classes start Wear your oome costume all day Established in 1791 they created 8 pm to midnight Saturday Aug Moses). "Supero story-telling" throughout the year. Call Len (show your real self) . a craze for historical and theatrical 30th - See you there! (Florence Reid). Now at Salt Sokolat537-9944ext.248orsee LIVE AUCTION with Arvid engravings.Seetheremarkable Spring Books. the A.G.P. link on the G.I.S.S. Chalmers. Great food _ local 1793 engraving fr~m 'Th.e Merry GOTIA GO? Selling your car, webpage. musicians, Sept. 5 7:oo ·p.m. WrvesofWrndsor at~arnCoast BENEFIT CONCERT for Lion's Hall. Fantastic selection of G;:lilery. Next to Embes Bakery. THIS WEEK'S HOROSCOPE truck, boat, RV, trail er or 2 7 motorcycle? Advertise it in the Jeremiah Mathis featuring : goods and services offered. All Tel. 50-53 ·4403. . Horoscope fo r lhe approach. Th is includes a more li ghl· upon who you are and where and how Driftwood for 8 weeks at only Marimba Band , Pepe & proceeds to Tree Frog Day Care. J~~T ARRIVED on Salt Spnng. week of: Aug ust 24, hearted atl itude. In additi on, exercising you can b€st exercise your abilities in the 2003 your abi lity to deal with olhers wilh more world. Merging you r skills and assets with $29.95. (private party ads, 20 Sebastian, Drop Radio. Lions DID YOU move to Salt Spring Frnrshrng Carpenter, cu~tom Hall, August 30, 8:00 p.m. for it's rural lifestyle? Come and cabrnets and furnrture bwlder, ob jectivity is key. Learning lo balance those of others is probably a good idea. words, 1 vehicle per special, Tip of lheW eek whal you know and can do with a sincere Ask for what you need with faith and you 'AFTER "'AIR' t'll d · hear h developer can ch lookrng for work and or projects. must be prepaid.) Call537-9933 THE Now thai Mars making and giving style will prove successful in willgel il! .-. s ' nee s ow a . ange Call Russ 653-2003. ils closes! approach to many respects. Mixing work and play is for details. volunteers and sponsors. Come the nerghbourhood you rnvested support the musicians and the in. Public Information Meeting 1986 GMC JIMMY. 2 wd , clean, Earlh in recorded his· possible and seems to be what you are Scorpio (Oct 22 · Nov 22) . WANTED: LOOKING for 2 to 3 tory is more commonly after now. Connecting more fully with your Acknowledging your rights as an individ· Beverage Garden host re Trincomali Land Corporation, well marntarned, runs well, one re cogn ized, lei us look al a more associates is one approach. Whistle while ual and making so me independent person hot tub, 120 volt. Gall organizations. Call Shirley 537- • Sept. 4, 4 pm, All Saints By-the- ~~;r from new, $2300. 653- expanded picture. First, Mars will be al its yo u work and foc us on th e process at choices is a central theme now. You are Jim or Anne 537-9856. ~& ~ . closest approach on Augu st 27th . The leasl as much as the outcome. eager and determined fo express your full point of closes! approach to the Sun is individuality. Howeve r, you are increas· the planets 'Perihelion ". Thi s actuall y Gemini (May 21 · Jun 20) ingly un cert ain ab out what thai is. refers to lhe proximity to the Sun rather Refinement, improvement and generally Allempls to ful ly access and express your than lhe Earth . However, il jusl so hap· bu si ne ss close lo home are central sense of individuality may prove some· pens that lhis perihelion poinl in the orbit them es while the Sun is in Vir go. what frustrating. Be patient, as this tem­ of Mars is also very close to our planet as Purification and elimination are keys lo porary block will dissolve by the lasl quar· Canadiana Crossword well. This is an exception, not a rule. This this end. Perllaps you need lo slart clear· ler of September. Meanwhile, celebrate '' close approach of Mars lo Earth is, in ing the clutter in and around your home. lhe creative genius of others. Mappy Anniversaries facl, unprecedented in-human history! As Tending to business long ove rdue will mentioned last week, lhe synchronicity of ·help move blocked energy. Maybe your Sagittarius (Nov 22 -Dec 21) By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner enormous foresl fires blazing around the physical health needs allention in which The task of bringing certain dreams out world is revealing. The resl of the plane­ case you might look info colon and/or of your mind and into realit y is now tary picture as shown in an Astrology organ cleanses. Your confidence will go underway. You will require tools and skills ACROSS chart indicates the inner meaning based up and your attrtude will gel betler as you that you may not possess. Fortunately, on lhe relationship Mars is having with responsibly lake care of yourseff and tend new love is sharpening your focus. You 1 Duceppe's parti the other planers al lhis lime. The key to your living environment. Intend to give may al so experien ce delays over lhe 5 Breastplate word here is relationship because lhat is more fully, where il matlers most · at course of the next few weeks so focus on what Astrology is about. Wilh Mars in lhe home. gathering materials and learning ralher 9 Bit of butter sign of Pisces, we look to the rul er of lhan tryi ng to work against the tide. In 12 About flying Pisces to determine which planet is "dis· Cancer (Jun 21 · Jul 21) fact, it may lake untillhe New Year before positing' lhe energ y of Mars. In this As the summer season gi ves way lo lingering uncertainties sub side. Avoid 13 Jean maker instan ce, il is Neptune, the ruler of aulumn, you will find yourseff quite busy excessive will, lrusl yo ur instincts and 14 Self Pisces, in Aquarius. Since Aquarius is the . with many errands. Establishing yourself flow with the rllylhms. sign of human~arianism , sudden awaken­ in the world in a new and more meaning· 15 Mister in Muenster ing and revolution etcetera, and Neptune ful way will continue to gain your allen· 16 Sterilize, in a way is the planet of imagination, the collective tion. In this regard, you may have to stick Capricorn (Dec 22 ·Jan 19 unconscious mind and the relative illusion w ~h whal is familiar for now bul change is Gatherings with olhers are calling you out 17 Sol of solid form and division etcetera, ~ indi­ on lhe horizon. Sudden evenls and/or riow. Whether it is a communion celebral· 18 Fuss _ cates lhat lhe effects of Mars at this time realizations will conlribule lo helping you ing lhe spirit, a co ll abora tiqn of team stand lo have a global awakening shifting make lhe necessary choices. Yo u ca n efforts or simply being wilh olhers socially 20 Brought to mind us from a national perspective lo a global expect lo experience these awakenings you do well to connect now. You may feel 22 9th anniversary gift or BC one. The next consideration is lo deter· over lhe course of the next month . lnlend lhal through lhe associations that you r mine which plgnel disposits Neptune and to exercise a fl ex ible and creati ve freedoms are being lim ited and so you River the answer is thai ~ is Uran us in Pisces. approach. Do not avoid the changes, as want to contro l evenls. Breathe deeply 25 Grey, to pals This means thai Neptune is in the sign of they will prove to b€ good for you. Trusl! and tru st lhat lhe old days of being on Uranus ruled Aquarius and Uranus is in your own are ove r, for lhe near ful ure 26 Beatie bride the sign of Neptune ruled Pisces. Th is Llm(:fu l 22 -Aug 22) anyway. Work wilh lhe process of building 27 Cardinal number for ms an aspec t ca lled a ' Mutu al The lime has co me to assert a more relationship and you wil l be happy you Reception ' This ty ~ e of aspect indicates independent approach towards establish· did, in retrospect. 29 __ mortis a har monious exchange of energies ing a betler ro utine and foun dation. between the two planets in question. The Opportunities are coming you r way, yet Aquarius (Jan 20 · Feb 19) 33 About hearing significance of this is lhal lheir effects are ­ taking a few calculated risks is necessary. This is a time of felling go of divisions lor 35 Misfire global and collective rather than si mply Practical considerations are in focus. Be you. It may feel frightening lo merge more national and personal. Thu s, lhe lrans· ready lo exercise a wide variety of skil ls fully with olhers bul thai is exactly whal 37 .So . social energies are working lhr.o ugh as you anchor your intentions. Increased you musl to do now. In many respects, 38 Bakery offering Mars. Mars is also ret rograding closer authority and responsibility are a part of this may b€ exactly whal you want to do. and closer to Uranus forming a conjunc· the scenario. In dealings wilh others, trust Ye l, you may also feel blocked. As 40 Baby's chest protector tion (same approximate place in lhe sky). but verify. Conflicting perspectives with Mercury turns retrograde this week, pre· 42 __ mode Th is is a very un predictable aspect and your significant olher could be the source pare to enter into some deep introspec­ wil l b€ close lo exact throughout much of of frustration .. Acknowledge what makes tion. This will signal you chance to break 43 That woman Septem ber. There is much more to say you unique and special, take any needed through certain blocks, especially those 45 Pilots about lhe whole story, yet on a final and space and fortify your boundaries. that may be preventing true intimacy with 3 Pride of Parry Sound 28 Gist more personal note. This week Mars wi ll another. Break free! 47 7th anniversary gift or 4 30th anniversary gift or 30 Metric weight be formi ng an "Opposition' aspecl with Virgo (Aug 23- Sep 22) British Columbia moun­ the Sun and Venus. This suggests a very The Sun in your sign now signals a lime Pisces (Feb 20 -Mar 20) Ontario rapids 31 Stare confrontational and ass ert ive , if nol of new beginnings. Wilh Jupiter soon to Changes on relationship fronts should be tain 5 Jostled 32 Grizzled aggressive, culmination of energies. Slay enter Virgo as well, you are ready for quite apparent by now. In many respects, 50 New Zealand bird tuned as the drama unfolds! some adventure. Looki ng to the fu ture you seek to improve the quality of your 1 6 GM product 34 Peak and securing yo ur goals and intentions connections. AI the same time, you are 51 Hurry 7 Halls of learning, some­ 36 60th anniversary gift or Aries (Mar 21 · AP 20) wi ll help. By now, you are receiv ing determined lo express your individuality. 52 New York neighbourhood Tending lhe quality and health of yo ur rewa rds and recogniti on or debls and This process will continue for the rest of times cape in Quebec · ove rall lifestyle is a central !heme now. recalls for your efforts over the pasl few the year. For now, you want lo celebrate 54 50th anniversary gift, or 8 25th anniversary gift or 39 Propositions Rather lhan re acl, take some tim e to years. In any case, you have had enough health and b€auty. Rather than force silu· British Columbia river lake in Ontario 41 Terrorism preceder reflect upon you life. Are !here ce rtain in cer ta in respects and are ready for alions now, conti nu e to visualize your - 'I· people on you r stage showing you whal someth ing new. Change on relationship intentions for lhe near future. Include 58 Compass pt 9 Escritoire 44 Eat at to do concerning a heallhy approach? fronts is a likely outcome and may even clea r and honest com mu nications wilh 59 Early garden Perllaps !here are certain people showing become very apparent over the nexl few yourse lf and olhers. Intend lo express 10 Chills and fevers 46 Tantrums-+ you whal not lo do. Health is an important weeks. Prepare to take a fe w leaps of what you truly feel and avoid expressing 60 Fencing sword 11 Come together 47 Cook yet complex lheme. This is especially true faith! whal you lhink you should be and do. 61 Bog considering that it includes the relation· Peacet 19 Partner of dash 48 Belgian river sh ip between one's physical actions, Libra (Sep 22 -Oct 22 62 Dispatch · 21 Theatre award 49 Hammer head menial alliludes, bel iefs and values and Some much-needed down lime may be in 'Astrological Coun seling" Call Michael 63 Tuck away one's emotional slale. They aspects sug· order now. The summer has probably O'Connor. (250) 352-2936. 22 5th anniversary gift or 53 Ms Leghorn gest inter-related themes. Give lime and b€en busy and full. Changes in your pub· 'Gift Certificates' By Phone or in Person' Saskatchewan lake 55 Elect allention to your beller health. lie and professional life will continue. Rest All Tape Recorded! 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MORE-LETTERS TO ·THE EDITOR 1w/t, {· ,Salt Spring Island Community Servm · . 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. know that everyone is en.ti­ Case in point: the other was called "Central" then. Form group _ tled to their own opinions Friday I went into Ganges She would phone Ted 537-9971 Listening to the appalling because it's only words and in the late afternoon and felt Akerman, Bob's father. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE news from the Kelowna not actions. an unexpected discomfort I Ted was very useful to fire, I've become extremely * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge) . Please swallow your couldn't quite name. There the community. He was worried about our own dan­ Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. pride and reinstate these were no familiar faces on roads foreman, Justice of ger from fues. * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11 -3. valuable volunteers. Who the streets or in the stores I the Peace, on the school The island is drier than knows, it may be your needed to visit. board in the early days and * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Cris is and short-term counselling provided I've ever seen it - and home, or better yet your Competition for parking in charge of putting out by Community Workers. hunting season starts in a life, that they are saving. places, even for standing fires. He and Bob and * ALCOHOL &DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & trea~ment service is free couple of weeks. & confidential. Unfortunately, off-island HENRY SCHWAGLY, room at the deli counter in everyone else available Sky Valley Road Thrifty's, was making peo­ would rush to the fire and * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT CHILD DROP IN­ hunters have a habit of ple testy and pushy and try to put it out using buck­ CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2 building roaring bonfires Poor taste rude. What did they care? ets out of the nearest rain * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday- Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, 349 when they come over here I found it tacky to see the Most of them didn't seem to Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. to camp, no matter what the barrel. Villadsen story printed on live here and they probably Bob remembers the * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon forest conditions. Last year the front page of our local weren't going to see anyone Whitebridge, the first inn Glover at 537-4607. I saw a group of them load­ paper. around them ever again. in Fulford, burning to the * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to m!dnight. . ing firewood onto a six­ This is a tabloid write up. Access is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Mmto Hospttal foot-high blaze right under­ They were operating from ground in 1932. He and I totally feel for the family. inside that urban bubble Ronnie Lee carried furni­ call: 538-4840 neath a huge red NO Don't you think they have where you see and hear ture from the doomed FIRES L sign. been through enough? only the one or two people building. While the Is anyone interested in I am reluctant to purchase you're with; others don' t phoenix known as "the forming a group to greet a Driftwood again for the even' register, except as white house" rose from the off-island trucks driving up simple fact that your writers impediments. ashes, it too burned in Musgrave Road on week­ have nothing better to do The ·old, comfortable bal­ 1938. Bob rushed in under ends and ask the occupants but dig up dirt on the to be extra careful - and ance between residents and a pall of smoke and rescued islanders. Extremely poor transients has gone to hell a number of trophies, perhaps, to leave matches taste and actually embar­ in a hand basket, and the including the McPhillips and lighters behind when rassing for the press. explosion of commercial and Hart cups. they go up the road? What comes around goes If so, please call me and vacation rentals is at least He remembers the burn­ around dumb-ass! part of the reason why. leave a message: 537-7277. ing of the Red House at DIONNE KITCHEN, These unintended (in fact, SUSAN BERLIN, Fulford and of community Salt Spring illegal) uses of our land dis­ halls. The bucket method Musgrave Road Hollowed out tort the housing market, was not the best. Dangerous Thanks to Sam Lightman upset the tranquillity of Bob and I are very We have just heard about (Driftwood, August 20) for neighbourhoods, put st~,:ess pleased that there are three the proposed graver pit on providing the perfect phrase on scarce resources like modern fire engines just up Stewart Road. to sum up the ill effects of water and septage capacity the road. We were very As a property owner on commercial vacation rentals in the summer months and pleased that Bruce Jasper Ro'ad, we protest on Salt Spring: he said they dump way too many people Patterson is so close and so G.I.S. SALES strongly against this unnec­ "hollow out the communi­ into our limited public very reliable. We sleep &RENTALS INC. essary project, which will ty." spaces and vulnerable habi­ soundly at night in dry tats all at once. times such as these. We are high-density "Tanks for all reasons" completely ruin the quality They sure do. They create polyethylene of life for the residents in What I was feeling that sorry for those in Kelowna. holes and gaps, unruly spots 1 Water storage the large area around this and dead zones in our day in Ganges was the hol­ We fear that Nero and from clothes to household. 1 Septic, sewage-holding site. This sort of thing neighbourhoods. They lowness identified by Sam Caesar are fiddling while should not be allowed on weaken Salt Spring's essen­ Lightman. It was echoed by Rome is about to burn. If its dirty, 1 Ecological systems another hollowness at the There is no one more use­ residentially zoned land. tial fabric, a fabric that is we can clean it! 1 Sewage-treatment plant_~, fiHers We know from personal woven day by day, month pit of my stomach: fear for ful than a dedicated volun­ WE WELCOME, VISA • MASTERCARD experience that allowing by month, by full-time resi­ the future of this island. teer. • AMERICAN EXPR ESS egular use of trucks like dents working together, JUDI STEVENSON, We demand that Bruce this on residential roads is playing together, figuring Mount Belcher Patterson be reinstated at PH: 12so1 653·4013 dangerous to the extreme. out how to live together and Rome burning once! And from the informa­ care for our fragile island DAVE HARRIS, tion we hilVe received, this There is a sanctuary In Burgoyne Valley ecosystems. the Burgoyne Valley. There could become another Yes, the local economy example of ruining the Salt is a museum there. There needs tourists, and we've are chairs on the front Spring way of life by cater­ been welcoming them here ing to private interests steps. Bob Akerman sits for decades. But we don't there on sunny days. He which have no interest need to sell our souls to whatsoever in the public remembers blasting stumps them, starting with our from what is now his front good. neighbourhoods, house by DAVID and GUERDA lawn in 1938. house. · I join him on his steps CHEEKE, We were recently remind­ Sarah Way after I pick up his mail. We ed by John Sprague marvel at the speed and Stupidity at (Driftwood, August 20) that ferocity and the volume of tourism is a secondary con­ the traffic roaring by. its best tributor to the island's econ­ Occasionally Bruce It's 9:45 a.m. on a omy. We should not let our­ Patterson dashes by. A Sunday and I just heard all selves be persuaded it is siren sounds from up at the the sirens go by our road. I more than that - or worse, fire hall. We applaud as hope to God it's not a forest that it should become more. Bruce goes about his fue. It's a matter of balance, duties. There could be a It really makes me won­ and we're-losing it. We're in fire, medical emergency or der how we managed to danger of being relegated to a car crash. We know that have a volunteer fue depart­ the sidelines of our own all will be well. ment still going, after oust­ . home place, of becoming Bob well remembers the ing Bruce and Jeff out of "reluctant recluses" - peo­ operation of the fire depart­ the fire department. ple who'd like to go to town ment in the good old days. I'm surprised that the or the beach or the Saturday When flames were visible, whole department didn' t market but just don' t feel someone would phone the Iiiii rates leave in their defence! there's room for them there B.C. Telephone operator at What we fail to remember anymore. Ganges. The switchboard up 1110°/a is that these guys are volun- teers. They are doing this work for the good of our 30+ Years Combined community and not for Real Estate Excellence themselves. Buyers and Sellers Agents - p. · . ~a~n.· ed Every time they are called out they are putting GIVIng their lives on the line. We can't afford to lose any of • Best service A great way to help yOli,rse/f these valuable volunteers imaginable! and support the work of because of -a little in~house - 'l'Qe Salvation Army·t,-:r bickering. · y our community It doesn't matter what the We promise ... argument is, these guys are DONNA REGEN CCA KERRY CHALMERS volunteers and are more expectexcellence® kerrychalmers@ than willing to protect our saltsprlng.com Pager 1-800-731-7131 saltsprlng.com www.redsbilld.ca island and keep it safe. I www.gulfislandsrealestate.com don't know what is behind the most up to date real estate website for SSI the arguments that they are having and I don't think it's my business, however, I do REIMAX Realty of Salt Spring Island B:ZO • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 NEWS BEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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