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DECEMBER 3, 2003 Page 81 Art critic emerges as judges make tough Light-Up choices By SUSAN LUNDY also -I confess- enjoy­ late village display, while Staff Writer ing refuge from the rain. the children said, "Forget Christmas Light-Up · Some entries - like the the decorations, we want judges peered through Stone Walrus, Flowers and Gelato." gleaming glass, read poetry Wine, and Love My Kitchen Then there was the sere­ and even journeyed to Mars - demanded lingering nade by Re/Max window as they sought out the best looks due. to the extraordi­ decorators, who gave a in business decorating last nary detail of their displays, doorway performance of Friday night. while other businesses rousing Christmas ditties - Armed with pencils, clip­ prompted more curious and they weren't even part boards and several layers responses. of the competition. of clothes (including hats At Aroma_Crystal But the true meat (or . and umbrellas), judges Therapy, for instance, a seafood) of the evening Michel Jutras, Perry large Nutcracker character came as we hunkered down Newport, Lyall Ruehlen sent Jutras off into the world at Oystercatcher, ordered and I visited 15 Ganges of theatre as he sought to · dinner and drew the battle businesses looking for cre­ remember lyrics from the lines over which entries ative ideas, unique use of ballet. And at the Thrift would top the pack. lights and materials; and Shop, a nativity scene pro­ Jutras turned out to be the the best overall entry in the · pelled all viewers back to art critic among us, looking contest, which is sponsored their vehicles happily hum­ for "harmony in theme" and annually by the Driftwood. ming We Three Kings. tossing out terms like "som­ BEST OVERALL: Rene Widmer and Herman Orth of Calvin's Bistro hold their The judges were accom­ Counting (suitably) came bre elegance" for B.C. first place ribbons as the Salt Spring restaurant picks up "best overall" and "best panied by Driftwood pub­ into effect at Islands Savings Hydro's entry, and describ­ use of materials" in the Driftwood's annual Light-Up contest. Phataby oemck Lundy lisher Tony Richards, who Credit Union, as we figured ing the Stone Walrus display insists every year it isn't out just how many - six - as full of "eclectic unity." raining, even as - every windows had been dressed; Newport and Ruehlen fell year- the judges are and other entries had us into remarkable agreement AND THE WINNERS ARE • • • • soaked to the skin. Also on imagining what business­ for a married judging team, appropriate displays might Fifteen Salt Spring busi­ Stone Walrus Gallery (sec­ lot behind Roasters and walk the expedition were youths while Richards sat at the include. nesses vied for top prizes in ond), Fables Cottage (hon­ up to Flowers and Wine. Danica and Sierra Lundy, head of the tabfe sagely "Bobbles on the bones, I the Driftwood's annual ourable mention); Staying on the same side of who have become veteran offering periodic advice Light-Up contest held Friday First and second-place the road, head back towards Light-Up critics. suppose," mused Richards from his lofty place of as we peered into a window­ Light-Up wisdom. night, leaving Ganges awash winners picked up ribbons the fire hall, stopping at Salt At some stops we lingered dressing-in-progress at Salt in colour and Christmas-sea­ and Driftwood advertising Spring Soapworks, Love longer than necessary, Danica threw in a few Spring Physioworks. devil's advocate comments, son themes. credits. My Kitchen and Harlan's. appreciating, for example, At Harlan's, I decided I in that special way pre-teen For those interested in tak­ Light-Up judges took the Cross Fulford-Ganges the festive-looking ceiling lined with red-berried green­ could happily finish off my ing a walking plus three-stop following route to enjoy Road to take in Aroma LIGHT-UP 82 driving tour of Ganges' the decorations offered by Crystal Therapy. Head ery at Fables Cottage, but days in the window's choco- Light-Up entries, a route has participating Ganges busi­ down the road past been provided below. ness: Centennial Park and tum left Following are the winners Start at Fables Cottage on on Purvis to enjoy West of in each of four categories in Hereford Avenue; walk back the Moon's entry. the annual Driftwood-spon­ to Fulford-Ganges Road and Now, cut through the sored event: turn left to take in The Thrifty Foods parking lot Best overall - Calvin's Stone Walrus. and take some time to look Bistro. Go back up the other side at the Calvin's Bistro dis­ Best use of lights - STS of Hereford to peer in the play. Ltd. (first), B.C. Hydro windows at Salt Spring Now it's time to hop in the (second), Island Savings Physioworks. Take a trip car and head up Lower Credit Union (honourable through the United Church Ganges Road to the Thrift mention); parking lot and hea:d down Shop and then on to the Most creative - Love to Islands Savings Credit B.C. Hydro building. My Kitchen (first), Flowers Union on McPhillips Final stop is STS on and Wine (second), West of Avenue, and then back along Grantville Street - don't the Moon (honourable men­ the other side of the road for worry, you can't miss it - tion); a look at Salt Spring and don' t forget to bring Best use of materials: Roasting Company. along a food bank donation Calvin's Bistro (first), Cut through the parking for this charity display.

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TRIP TO MARS Hildebrandt at Salt Spring bought at the gallery for Steffich hopes people drop AND BACK: Books. $40. - by on Saturday to meet the Steffich said many Salt artist. · Linda Koroscil and Joy Howell Salt Spring Books Spring residents may know "A lot of people saw the The most popular series of Love My the name as Duquette lived show and have been waiting of this year has been on the island in-the past. for this catalogue;' he said. Kitchen stand Alexander McColl Smith's "He definitely has Salt Duquette studied classical behind the The Ladies No. 1 Detective Spring connections," drawing, painting and sculp­ store's ultra­ Agency. Steffich said. ture at the Central Institute unique "Well-written" and "a Duquette's work was also in Toronto and has expanded Ch ristmas delight" is what everyone featured at ArtSpring in June on his knowledge and work Light-Up entry, says about this series - a for a 25-year retrospective throughout the years at other which uses sure bet. show. art centres. He was featured kitchen utensils You can't beat Margaret Steffich said the artist is in National Geographic to create an Atwood's Oryx and Crake linked to Salt Spring within magazine for his jade carv­ out of this for a look into our possible his work. ings. world display. scary future. "All the whale bone carv­ For more information or Photo by Derrick Lundy As the Cr ow Flies by ings in the [ArtSpring] show to reserve a catalog, contact Ann Marie MacDonald is were carved from the grey Steffich at 537-8448. her long-anticipated second whale that beached itself in Top entries selected book that everyone is raving LIGHT-UP: about. From Page 81 For non-fiction, Paris the north end fitness • 1919 will please any history JOY females seem to have per­ and aliens in this mind-bog­ The Stone Walrus, and its buff. christmas fit kit fected. gling entry where Santa has "Santa Brings Christmas to Don' t forget Dropped • two months membership Sierra, on the other hand, an unearthly experience. the Animals" theme, uses Threads 2 as a must-read • 2 hour personal orientation said very little, taking her Second place in the cate­ animals of all sizes and for women. place as she has on other gory brought the judges • body composition assessment materials in a colourful and Lance Armstrong's new Light-Up nights, and not within a hair of a fisticuffs­ creative vision. It must have book, Every Second • 5 tanning sessions moving much from her tra­ style decision. (Not really, taken hours to craft and it's Counts, is poplar among ditional opinion that the but I agreed to say that to another of those "must-see" sports fans, and Dude, dazzling display at STS show it was tough.) windows. Where's my Country for $69.95 should take top prize for In the end, Flowers and Jutras was particularly all the Michael Moore everything. Wine's Salt Spring gumboot taken with the natural green­ enthusiasts. She and an adamant theme (complete with a Salt ery used in the Fables entry, For children, there is of Ruehlen had their way on Spring-centric poem) won a and we all agreed it should course Harry Potter #5, the very first selection. With three-one decision over be given an honourable still at 15 per cent off in our an impressive 14,500 lights West of the Moon's giant, mention. store. spread over an entire yard, animal advent calendar. and myriad Christmas and Both entries are a "must­ Initial "best overall" entry Other hilarious kids' winter scenes, STS took the see." discussion tossed four busi­ series, such as Lemony numper one position in the Best use of material again nesses into the ring- STS, Snicket, the Eddie Dickens "best use of lights" category. involved discussion of three Hydro, Stone Walrus and Trilogy and the Sisterhood Hydro's "sombre ele­ candidates, although the Calvin's Bistro- until books continue to be loved gance" won it second place number one position finally just STS and by new readers. in that category, while hon­ emerged quickly. Calvin's remained. We are selling a vast array ourable mention went to the At Calvin's, artsy types In a split and then grudg­ of arts and design, and gar­ ISCU windows, each spent three days hanging an ingly agreed upon (especial­ dening books, which are dressed in different colours. arbour of arbutus branches ly on Sierra's part) decision, always a lovely treat at A "hands down" decision from the restaurant's ceiling Calvin:s unique entry took Christmas. awarded Love My Kitchen's and using lights, tinsel and top spot. Family atlases and pho­ Mars entry first place in golden ornaments to create a The evening ended appro­ tography books on subjects "best use of material." "classy" (Jutras again) and priately, as we drove home from snowflakes to our vast Gleaming kitchen supplies "enchanting" (said the pre­ through a blazing Ganges, universe are gorgeous this are used to create spaceships teen) entry. now lit-up for the season. year.

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Some of the tapes are cian Randy Bachman has Randy so old and decrepit he must send them to an engineer in been re-energized by a life­ Bachm·an is altering weight-loss trans­ Nashville for reconditioning, formation and he's now seen at a he said. moving into "overdrive" recent perfor­ But as a piece of Breau's with a batch Of new projects. mance. flamenco guitar ripples Most notably for Bachman­ through the sound studio in islanders, the local rock leg­ who is pre­ full luster, it's easy to see end has offered to perform senting two why Bachman goes to the two concerts in February as fundraising trouble to save the old tapes. a fundraiser for the Salt rock concerts "Most guys practise 10 Spring indoor pool society. on Salt Spring years just to do this flamen­ But the busy musician is in February­ co and he does this and all also touring, writing songs, the other stuff too." is eying a new recording CDs and consid­ The guitar leaps from fla­ ering a new jazz career now jazz career. menco into jazz rhythms and that he's started taking care Photo contributed Bachman is transfixed by the of his health. Now, Bachman is at his year, he said. Bachman has magic of Breau's pure, "I have a new edict of giv­ trim dream weight of 235 "I was stunned, they knew already released five Breau unadulterated playing. ing up my addiction to pounds after he re-gained 10 all my songs." CDs under the Guitarchives "All he did was practise food," Bachman said. pounds of muscle through an Bachman even spent a label and pledged the artist and play. He didn't even The 60-year-old musician intensive exercise program week writing songs for royalties from these releases drive a car. He couldn't boil recently celebrated the sec­ that involves yoga, pilates Canaaian Idol earlier in the to the musician's children. water or make toast. He was ond anniversary of a gastric­ and weight lifting. fall. But Bachman would like one of those brilliant guys bypass operation that "It gives me enough ener­ 'Tm more busy now than to find a few more unblem­ who was all music." enabled him to lose 160 gy to start a new jazz I've ever been in my life," ished gems of Breau's pure Though Bachman can pounds, he said. career," he laughed. Bachman said. guitar genius from among probably make toast, many "I've gone through a Bachman recently per­ For the upcoming pool the thousands of tracks in his fans would argue that he also transformation in the last formed as a guest with the fundraiser, Bachman will collection. belongs in a category of pure two years." Edmonton-based band revive his Every Song Tells a "Some of this is crappy musiCians like Breau. His pursuit of health Painting Daisies when they Story concert he performed jazz with a bad CBC orches­ Islanders can pick up tick­ began with the terrorist played at Vancouver's to rave reviews across tra. I'm looking for strictly ets for Every Song Tells a attack on the World Trade Railway Club last month. Canada in the spring and guitar." Story ($40) at the ArtSpring Centre in 2001, he said. In November he also summer. After a couple of misses, box office. "I was with the Guess released a vinyl album of his His most current project he slapped an unmarked Two shows run February Who on tour in New York work with the Swedish rock involves picking through CBC tape onto his old reel­ 20 and 21. Doors will open when 9/11 happened. It was band The Soundtrack of Our reel-to-reel tapes with an to-reel machine .. at 6:30 p.m. with costume an absolutely surreal thing Lives. aim to print another CD of "The funny thing is that j ud ging at 7 p.m. and the to happen." He met the Swedish group works by his old friend and you can play some of these concert at 8 p.m., followed Bachman was called to while he was doing some jazz guitar mentor, Lenny maybe once." by a "meet and greet" with look out his hotel window songwriting in Sweden last Breau. The machine has a cloth Bachman. Arrangements just as the second plane struck one of the towers and for Christmas he witnessed the city descend into panic and Guess Who fan corrects broken string tale +Wreaths chaos. +Garlands "I thought, 'If I'm going An island musicologist broke a string during a con­ The new island resident Every Song Tells a Story to die, I want to be on Salt caught a glaring error in a cert. had the good fortune to see CD, but the Driftwood writer + CJWC18S Spring with my family and story about Randy Bachman But the familiar chords the Guess Who in 1969 and who listened to the CD had community."' last week. Bachman dreamed up while 1970 at concerts in Ontario, broken a string of his own. + Centrepieces Moving in a daze, the The Driftwood mistakenly waiting for the Guess Who where he met singer Burton As another note, Siernko +We deliver band drove to Boston to per­ reported that Bachman was to come back on stage were Cummings, who told him has already purchased tickets form a concert in the wake inspired to create the guitar actually those for American the broken-string story. for both February perfor­ Made to order with fresh of the attack. line from the song Taking Woman, noted islander Len Bachman recounts the mances of Every Song Tells seasonal flowers (S5 greens "Only half of the audi­ Care of Business when he Siernko. songwriting tale on his a Story. ence came to see a sold-out show. You still didn't know if this was the end of the world." After careful deliberation, the Guess Who decided to play their hit song American Woman even though the lyrics include unpopular anti-American sentiments like: "American woman, lis­ ten what I say, Don't come hangin' around my door, Don't wanna see your face no more, I don't need your war machines." The song had a phenome­ nal effect on listeners, he said. "People were in tears." But Bachman had an epiphany as a result of the incident. "I thought, 'The world is out of control. I can't con­ trol the world. What can I control? I can control me."' He heard about singer Carnie Wilson (daughter of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson), who had a gastric-bypass operation and lost 150 pounds. He did some research, hemmed and hawed for a protracted peri­ od, and finally signed up for surgery with the same doc­ Flowers by tor in November 2001. "They told me, 'this oper­ ation isn't the golden key. Arran8ement We're handing you the key now and you have to exer­ f'J20 Long Harbour Qd cise and diet. You are getting E 10am-5pm • a chance to participate in exceptional, unique, authentic food & your own miracle."' 5ETI! CHEQNEff 537-WJ, 84 .o. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAIN-MENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Emerging artists wanted By CAREY RUDISill Enns described her work as "urban Staff Writer ancient fusion." Adriane Enns wants budding artists to Money raised from clothing sales will go join forces to get their work seen. towards a future purchase of a vehicle that Enns' artwork, which is showcased at would allow Enns to travel to different festi­ StarBooks until December 15, features a vals and sell artists' work. community altar to creativity. People can Enns wants to share knowledge gained add items to the altar or simply enjoi what­ through an eight-month entrepreneurship Enns has to offer. program offered by the non-profit Life The show is part of a larger project; Enns Cycles organization. hopes to build an arts collective for emerg­ During that period she spent tinle build[ng ing artists. a business plan. "I want to highlight young artists and The art side of the business still continues share knowledge, and get young artists to feed Enns' love for what she refers to as tuned into the whole business of being an "sending out messages of freedom." She artist and finding empowering ways of gen­ compares the artistic process to a trance-like erating a livelihood in the community," she state where she connects with the natural said. world on a higher level. Enns describes her company Catalyst "When I'm drawing I go into a trance to Productions as a new visionary community honour the creativtJ process. Sometimes the art project, combined with a clothing com­ ideas you share take physical form and pany, to provide "seed" money for the col­ sometimes they are simply nourishment for HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC: From left Sonny Roland, Bryan Hunsberger and lective. the creative force of the collective con­ Mira Mackey take the stage at ArtSpring as Gulf Islands Secondary School music "It's designed to nurture the creative and sciousness," she said. students give a performance Thursday evening. Photocontnbuted appreciation of emerging art on Salt Spring "I'm only just starting to discover the Island," she said. really fun patt about creating and joining Enns established the company as a way forces with others who share this love," for herself and other "young visionaries" to Enns said. find meaningful employment in the commu­ She hopes people come to see the artwork 'Spiritual journey home' on nity. featured on the wall and welcomes emerg­ The clothing includes sweat-shop-free ing artists to drop by to talk about her pro­ hemp T-shirts and hemp fleece pants sewn ject. Elvira Clare's Daybreak CD by Jewels Pittendreich, with Enns' artwork Enns' artwork can be viewed at StarBooks on them. from Tuesday to Sunday until December 15. A spiritual event unfolds moments and dynamic exercises and spiritual at All Saints By-the-Sea on openings I have experi­ practices include the Catering & Private Closed Tuesday, December 9 enced over the past 25 Christian mystical tradition Mondays when Elvira Clare holds a years, as I have endeav­ of mental prayer, Vedanta Chef Service Available 1111~ IIIII I '-I""'-/ releas'e party for her first oured to walk a spiritual study, meditatioq and self - a A .,:t·~:$ ~-t~ vi.t~b- · · ~ IEL ·: ., CD. path. 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Salt Spring Singers tune up to give Dr. Teresa Strukoff, B.Sc., N.D. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN • Clinical Nutrition • Botanical Medicine top-notch musical Christmas show • Homeopathy • Ch inese Medicine & Acupuncture With everything from gen~ • Lifestyle Counseling tie lullabies to John Rutter's The Salt Spring Health Centre amazing Gloria on the Salt 130 McPhillips Ave. Spring Singers' Christmas Salt Spring Island, BC concert program, people To book an appointment phone: 537-3220 I [email protected] attending next weekend's event will be steeped in the beauty and reverence of the Christmas season. Upon This Night marks the Singers' first concert under director Mitch Howard, who is promising a program of stirring, elegant Stress disorders occur when the body is left to and challenging music. cope with the stress, alone. When the mind is "I hope, as usual, people come· out and support us trained to manage the body, the disorders can because it is an incredibly vanish. For more information call: 537-3552 top-notch show." The concert at ArtSpring "KEEPING YOUR BODY IN MIND" runs Friday through Sunday, GEARING UP: Members of the Salt Spring Singe!S choir rehearse for their December 12-14, with per­ December 12-14 Upon This Night Christmas concert at ArtSpring. Photocontr;buted formances at 8 p.m. on the Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The program's crowning instrumentalists involved are that makes everything hap­ Holiday Wine Upon This Night will be piece will be Rutter's from Salt Spring Island. pen, it is a most inspiring dedicated to Ruth Barker, famous Gloria, complete Professional players have bonus to make music with Garry Oaks Winery will be open the Singers' first director, with brass choir and soloists, also been matched with high Jennifer, the choir's accom­ Saturday, December 6, 13 and 2oth from 1-4 p.m. who recently died. which depicts Christ's birth. school musicians in the brass panist. Her accuracy, impec­ 1880 Fulford-Ganges Rd, 653-4687 A Basque carol from old Salt Spring Honour Choir, group for a· successful men­ cable musicianship and con­ France and another written also directed by Howard, toring experience. stant support make every Two and six bottle gift packs available. in old English, and a beauti­ will open the concert with its Howard added that he has rehearsal special." We wish everyone a Merry Christmas ful arrangement of the own program and then per­ enjoyed working with the Howard said the Singers and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Huron Carol are among the form one piece with the group's executive. choir is constantly devel­ pieces being performed. Singers. "They don't let all the nuts oping, and he credits past Elaine and Marcel The choir's men will sing Howard said the youth and bolts of. putting on a director Bruce Smith with a song that includes Welsh choir has worked hard this concert take away from the bringing the group so far passages, and Howard is fall, and will bring a "splash essential element of making in his four years at the especially looking forward of colour" to the stage wear­ beautiful music." helm. to performance of a Charles ing new outfits that were all Howard's wife Jennifer is Singers Christmas con­ Ives composition. sewn by parent Maureen accompanying both choirs. certs often sell out, so people "He is known for his dis­ Gix. "In addition to working are advised to buy their tick­ sonant music, usually, but He is especially pleased with the singers, the execu­ ets from the ArtSpring box this is extremely beautiful." that all choir soloists and tive and the internal machine office soon.

Literary press makes Food bank benefits its mark this SatUrday from guild craft sale Gulf Islands artists and shoppers went all out to help the at open house event Salt Spring Food .Bank at the Guilds of Christmas sale at Mahon Hall. Salt Spring's (m)Other T~figue Press is opening its doors to the public for a special open house on Show manager April Curtis said a total of $880, plus a Saturday, December 6. box of canned goods, was collected for the food bank. The event will include letterpress printing demos Some $450 was collected from people attending the sale, and sale of poetry broadsides and limited edition chap­ and two guilds raised further funds through sale of specific books. items. Broadsides include poems by Phyllis Webb and P.K. The painters guild brought in $140 through the sale of Page, and chapbook authors range from Cathy Ford to hand-painted cards and ornaments, and basketry and pot­ Daphne Marlatt and Robert Kroetsch. ters guild members donated $290 from proceeds of two Cards, T-shirts and used books will also be avail­ special items. . able. The guilds sale ran from November 21-30 at Mahon The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 290 Hall. . . . Fulford-Ganges Road. This Friday through Sunday marks the Beaver Point and Refreshments will also be served. Fulford Community Hall Christmas craft sales, and the BEAVER ~I NT HALL Last Minute fair runs at Mahon Hall next weekend. PRESENTS THE 2003 Christmas Art & Craft Fair December 5th, 6th dnd 7th Friddy 5-9pm • Sdturddy 10dm-5pm Sunddy lldm -4pm ...... Fedturing the isldnd's finest seledion of hdndmdde crdfts dnd hedrty cuisine from our country ~itchen.

Come dnd enjoy d unique Yuletide shopping experience in FuWord Hdrbour on Sd~ Spring lsldnd 86 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAIN MEN T GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ArtSpring stage rings with Christmas cheer By JOHN WAKEFIELD Driftwood Contributor Get into the festive season WHAT'S ON AT with some top-notch produc­ tions at ArtSpring this ARTSPRING December. Upon This Night will feature • Celebrating its fifth • The newly named seasonal songs and the anniversary, the ArtSpring OpenSpace (aka the delightful Gloria by John Christmas Sing Along on ArtSpring lobby) is host to Rutter. Sunday, December 21 (2:30 many wonderful visual art Joining the festivities is p.m.) is a great way to mark displays throughout the year. the Salt Spring Honour the winter solstice. This December, the Salt Choir. Show times are Hosted by Arthur Black, Spring Painters Guild will Friday-Saturday, December special musical guests per­ feature works centered 12-13 at 8 p.m., and a 2 p.m. form and a brass quintet will around a winter theme. matinee on Sunday, lead the audience through • The Salt Spring Concert December 14. their favourite carols. Band presents Magnificent • Involving over 60 Admission is free, and Sounds of the Season - islanders, Christmas With patrons are kindly requested music that is lush, grand, Scrooge, a local musical tra­ to bring along non-perish­ splendid and inspiring. From dition, has been staged 18 able food donations for the times in 31 years, and still Alfred Reed's stunning food bank. features many of the original Russian Christmas Music to For more information on players and their children! Saint-Saens' Third these events, visit the Symphony, listeners will be With captivating and ArtSpring box office (100 fully entertained. The con­ beautiful sets and costumes Jackson Avenue) or call537- cert will include such holi­ (and a few surprises), lyrical 2102. Box office hours, 9:30 day favourites as the a.Jld humourous original Nutcracker Suite and music and script by Virginia a.m. through 4 :30 p.m., Rhapsody on Spanish and Ray Newman, the pro­ Monday through Friday, Carols, as well as haunting dljction is always a feel­ have been extended this renditions of Stille Nacht good family experience. month to include Saturdays and Ave Maria. It runs this Christmas With Scrooge pre­ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, views Friday, December 19, We at ArtSpring extend December 5-6, at 8p.m. 7 p.m., with three other per­ our very best wishes to you • You are invited to cele­ formances on Saturday, the and your family for a joyous brate the festive season at 20th (7p.m.), Monday, the holiday season and a New the annual Salt Spring 22nd (7p.m.) and Tuesday Year filled with many artistic Singers Christmas Concert. the 23rd (2 p.m.) treasures.

After It years; of butiMess~ the Naikal tallery TROOPER!: Fulford "1s reQ1rc1Jv~-1 .•: 1:y · e1: os"'' · ·it,· ·t s d.oo -rs o~ a,~ ec,. •t~ .·...· ~•o. ·,/·o• ,~, Hall rocked Saturday night as 1970s rock legend Trooper took lt1 order to expedite the process, l'ttt offerit1g the stage in a benefit concert for the family a 2.5?. reductio., ot1 *all t10t1-COt1sigt1tttetrt of Tony Head, who work. (Pisplay cabittets ~ fixtures for sale as weJIJ. died last summer. Clockwise from top, a Please drop by at1d help ttte say good-bye. vocalist rocks on; the band's drummer - Uot1 Mottteith. shows his skill, keep­ ing the beat on a THE 2.5?. microphone stand; OFF CLOSING- SALE* island rock icon Bill NAIKAJ Henderson takes the GALLERY &race Pt. Square ~S7 --«00 stage; and enthusiastic fans enjoy the show.

Photos by Derrick Lundy GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS _& ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 .o. 87 Mahon Hall beats­ with Tuesday jam

Tuesday is the night for celebration." j amming at M ahon H all, The co st is a donation with Ilana Moon leading the between $2 and $5, to help fun. with the expenses of the Weekly community drum hall. j ams are now scheduled She stresses that everyone beginning at 8: 30p.m. is welcqme to attend. "Come out and bring your For information about drums, horns, guitars or classes or the drum jam, your dancing feet as we are people can phone Moon at kicking into high gear bring­ (250)474-9770. ing in the season with a community style event," states a press release. THE INTERNET Moon comes to Salt Spring each Tuesday to GATEWAY TO THE teach a series of African dance, afro-belly and drum GULF ISLANDS classes before jam circle. "With all the djundjuns www.gulfislands.net DAZZLING DUO: The Stack Sisters - Jane and Kathy- joined fellow island and djembes already in the musical twosome Jack and Lefty in a " double duo" performance last Saturday hall, it is a perfect opportu­ night at Lions Hall. Photo by Denicklundy nity to celebrate community through music, dance and

Fun, furious Pirates tops popcorn list WEARE OPEN! Honestly, the days of Indiana Jones. It you're laughing too hard at when I first manages to be fun and furi­ one to catch the next. Wed. -Sun. Jl-3 and 5-9 heard that ous while most of today's I hate to say it, but this Disney's actioners are' grim and iron­ movie that at first looked Book your Christmas Party! theme park FLICK PICK WITH JASON TUDOR IC . like a typical Disney throw­ Seaside Restaurant ride Pirates of It's also more fun the sec­ away effort is no question the Caribbean ond time around, as so many the best popcorn movie of 537~ 2249 was being mance. As he 's covered in of the jokes are so rapier fast the summer. made into a movie, I mascara and swaggering groaned in pain. What a back and forth, it's hard for stupid idea. us to tell if he's drunk, gay When Jerry Bruckheimer or just a victim of sunstroke. Are YOU in (master producer of crap One reviewer thought he such as Armageddon and was doing a Keith Richards the book?- Pearl Harbour) got involved, impression. Welcome to *Satsang the whole thing got even Either way, it's simply scarier. How could it possi­ hilarious and unlike any­ 14M bly be saved? thing you'll see in a main­ 4~Ut4~ . Well, someone found a stream action film. . way. By hiring Johnny Depp ~~4-~~~ . Also, director Gore . To advertise in the and Gore Verbinski, Pirates ~(6~ Verbinski shows that he has next SSI Diredory, of the Caribbean was given a a talent for more than just new lease on life. can537·2000 -"'rilalq You see, the story behind dark, moody films such as The Ring and Mouse Hunt. Leave us your business name, mailing the movie itself is really address and phone number, and TU ESDAY and THURSDAY EVENING 7:00 nothing special. It's got The pace of this effort, ask us to mail you an · b eginning November 27 with the exception of an Advertiser Jnfonnatlon Package. pirates led b y a nasty ART SPRING CONFERENCE ROOM overly long climax, is flaw­ Last years ' advertisers will automatically Geoffrey Rush, a beautiful rece1ve renewal packages in December Info: 537-1865 and spunky governor' s less. daughter (Kiera Knightley), He clearly has a splendid Lions Publications *A gathering of truth-seekers her lovestruck but poor rapport with his cast. Even suitor (Orlando Bloom), physically gorgeous but and a rogue pirate who uncertain acting talent like changes sides every Bloom (the elf from Lord of moment (Depp). the Rings) and Knightley There's a magic medal­ (the blonde half of Bend it lion, a curse, and a bunch of Like Beckham) is great to skeletons. Nothing to call watch. Ebert about. Really, Pirates of the But Johnny Depp pulls off Caribbean is the kind of film a sublimely weird perfor- that we haven't seen since

Salt Spring Concert Band presents

Featuring Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed

Musical Director DawnHage

8:00pm ArtSpring . Adults $12, Students $6 88 •.: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD Everi with Bossin's voice in sling; String band still shines By GAIL SJU BERG Newfoundlanders made the one day when a gear-loaded Staff Writer bill, but it was just as reward­ Stringband vehicle came Few bands would make ing to hear more recently along. While they had no me sacrifice cherished jour­ composed works. room for Cairns in their car, nalistic duties, but last If anyone thinks Bossin they were allegedly able to Monday's Salt Spring Folk and Marie-Lynn Hammond give him a copy of Club act was one·of them. can' t possibly write songs Quotations of Chairman My regular gig at the like they used to, it's just not Mao with a joint stuck Parks, Arts and Recreation so. inside. Commission (PARC) meet­ Hammond's tribute to the Bass player Dennis Young ing - a unique form of Canadian breed of horse, was the fourth reunionite on entertainment in itself - wi th Calvin Cairns on his stage. was easily tossed aside for a sweet Continental accordion While the band's overall chance to see Stringband live and foot-clog, was a show­ sound may not have been at again. stopper, and I liked Omaha the same level as a group As I blathered in a and All the Horses Running th.at always plays and tours November 19 promo article too. together, Stringband 2003 FOLLOWING THE LEADER: Salt Spring Concert Band members take the lead of for the show, Stringband I had been arrested by still gave folk clubbers a director Dawn Hage in a Monday night rehearsal for Magnificent Sounds of the music has crafted legends Bassin's Lily- the ultimate night to remember. Season, the band's Christmas concert set for ArtSpring on the evenings of from every corner of the ode to parenting biology - Too bad about the PARC country. We didn 't need con­ the first time I heard it on Photo by Derrick Lundy meeting, though. Friday-Saturday, December S-6. federation or a repatriated Stringband's reunion CD, but - constitution to make a real the live performance had me nation -just one wild and freely weeping. poignant bilingual musical Since they had only tem­ group. porarily reunited for a 10- WordPlay's Menagerie is topnotch Unfortunately for the folk show tour, the musicians' club audience, Bob Bossin ability to play an audience By SUSAN LUNDY Williams' play- which the play's symbolism is the members to use their imagi­ was suffering from sonie sort request was impressive. It Staff Writer works as an antithesis to the fire escape by which the nations to fill in the visual of throat ailment, which was the shocking-for-its-time Tennessee Williams' The American Dream - is family_ exits the "burning blanks. meant we heard fewer leg­ Show Us the Length, which - Glass Menagerie came to life amusing, eloquent and trag­ desperation" of their lives. To work, it had to be done ends and less of his singing chronicles a young feminist's at ArtSpring last weekend ic. Amanda "escapes" by well. And it worked. The voice than may normally response to the mayor's pro­ carried on the voices of four Its action centres on clinging to her past as a pop­ story, the _words, the actors' have been case. motion of a beauty contest at WordPlay actors. Amanda, a nagging, med­ ular southern belle; Tom expressions swept us away. A tide of disappointment her school. (The request had Florence Reid, Stewart dling mother played by .leaves each night to live a Knowing the actors in the crept over my toes when been read from a piece of Katz, Jan Rabson and Marit Reid; Laura, her shy and life of adventure through The Glass Menagerie only Bossin confessed to the paper to the band as "Show McBride used southern fragile-as-glass daughter movies and magic shows; served to increase my appre­ singing handicap, but it grad­ us the Length of Your Coat;' accents and dramatic intona­ (McBride); her son Tom and Laura awaits the gentle­ ciation of their perfor­ ually receded as each song but "coat" is not the "c­ tions to bring the words of (Katz, whose character is man caller. At first it appears mances. was performed. word" in that song.) Williams' play to Saturday also the narrator); and the the gentleman caller will I watched McBride take and Sunday audiences in the Stringband classics such Cairns' fiddle playing was "gentleman caller" (Rabson) help Laura transcend her on the demur countenance ArtSpring gallery. as the Maple Leaf Dog, Mic also a highlight, along with who enters the drama in the lonely life. He teaches her to of Laura, actually becoming And while I thought I Mac Song - one of the the story of the first second half as a "long­ waltz, tells her she is special, this shy, frail creature, who could close my eyes and let most stunning bits of Stringband-Cairns encounter. delayed but always expect­ then admits he is engaged to is about as far removed from the voices wash over me ed" escape from reality. someone else. She is left Canadian musicianship ever As a young man in the late McBride as one can get. radio-style, I found myself As the scene is set, we are broken like a piece of glass. - Mrs. Murphy · and 1970s he was- hitch-hiking McBride hung her head and watching, as well as hearing, asked to envision the drama In performing a reading of sat demurely with hands in the actors become their char­ unfolding in a small St. The Glass Menagerie, lap. acters. Louis apartment. Crucial to WordPlay forced audience Rabson, who is new to the ArtSpring stage but well known elsewhere for his "voices" in mainstream movies, transformed voice and facial expres-sions to become the gentleman caller. He threw his entire body into the role, giving an outstanding performance. As the narrator, Katz got to deliver Williams' most eloquent lines. His diction was precision-perfect and he really rose to the challenges of the part. With the most lines to deliver, Reid ably carried the play. She became her character, tossing out lines both tragic and hilarious. Kudos also to director Richard Moses, whose lead­ ership helped craft a fine performance.

LIONS SANTA St.llP~1!(1'... '! ..': :·~- · .-; __ ._. . ,,.. ,_ ,_ : ~~ ..0 ./_, J ~ arrives Saturday Dec. 13 at approx. 6pm GANGES GOVERNMENT WHARF SAUNDERS Hot chocolate @SUBARUt in tent on wharf! DRIVEN BY WHAT•s INSIDE "' Santa will be at the • Salt Spring Elementary School gym ~ 1784 Island Hwy. Victoria at approx. 6:30pm to distribute gifts. ~ Across from J.D.F. Rec Centre He'll also visit Gre~nwoods & Lady Minto. sponsored by Toll Free 1·888·898·9911 474-2211 oLs932 BELLINGHAM & 551 LIONS CLUB orking Together ' To Put Buyers & Sellers Together 537-5515

. .(250) 537-7547 Fax: .. (250) 537-1855 [email protected] WNN.gulfislandsproperty.com THIS WEEK'S MOVIES WEDNESDAY, DEC 3 6•00 PM ** Middle Age Crazy (1980,Comedy) A forty-year-old Texan leaves middle class life for a Dallas Cheerleader. Bruce Dern, Ann-Margret (2h) 7•00 PM 6!) Horatio Hornblower: Duty (2003,Drama) Admiral Pellew gives Horatio little time to ponder his new state of matri­ mony. loan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay (2h) 0 *** Pipe Dream (2002,Comedy1Drama) A lonely plumber poses as a director in order to meet more women . Martin Donovan, Kevin Carroll (1h 45) · 8•00 PM f:a ***Hot Shots! (1991 ,Comedy) A psychologically unbalanced gun fighter is sent on a mission to destroy nuclear plants. Charlie Sheen, Valeria Golino (2h) 8A5 PM 0 **The Long Ride Home (2003,Western) A gunslinger tries to ······· · ~Upcoming reunite with his wife and son in the Wild West. Randy Travis, Eric Roberts (1h4 5) 9•00 PM · · ~Events ill **The Christmas Star (1986,Drama) A conman's holiday spirit is renewed when two children believe he is Santa Claus. Ed Asner, Jim Metzler ( 1h 30) Randy Bachman's Pool Party for Ssplash, 6!) · Horatio Hornblower: Duty (2003,Drama) Admiral Pellew gives Horatio February 20 and 21 at Artspring. little time to ponder his new state of matri­ mony. loan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay (2h) Tickets (40) are still available for both 10:00 PM ffi *** Willow and Wind We,ll be closing performances, so let's fill the house! (1999,Drama) An Iranian boy sets out to . find the glass to replace the window he broke Phone the Artspring Box Office at 537-2102. at school. Hadi Alipour, Amir Janfada ( 1h30) at 6:00pm 10:30 PM 0 * Extreme Ops (2002,Adventure) A group of extreme sports enthusiasts Saturday Dec. 6th Annual Polar Bear Swim at Vesuvius Bay, unwittingly stop terrorists during a film shoot. Devon Sawa, Bridgette Wilson (2h) January 1st. 11 :00 PM for our staff W Horatio Hornblower: Duty Jump right in and help raise funds for an (2003,Drama) Admiral Pellew gives Horatio hristmas party little time to ponder his new state of matri­ Indoor Pool. Lastyear's swim raised over mony. loan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay (2h) 11 :30 PM $2,000.00 Can we do better this year? ffi **** Gabbeh (1996,Drama) A woman, depicted on a tapestry, comes to Contact Wendy Rosier life to tell the story of her nomadic family. Shaghayeh Djodat, Hossein Mohamari (1h 15) -(653-4034 or [email protected]) THURSDAY, DEC 4 6:00PM for information on where to obtain pledge forms. m . ** Lady Chatterley (1992,Erotica) Lady Chatterley has an affair with a stable groomsman alter her husband is paralyzed. Joely Richardson, Sean Bean (2h) 7:00PM D * The Rhino Brothers (2001 ,Drama) A hockey-obsessed family excitedly welcomes home the son who made it to the pros. William MacDonald, Gabrielle Rose (1 h30) 8:00PM f:a *** The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966,Western) Three men become reluctant allies in their efforts to find a cache of stolen gold. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef (2h) 8:30PM 0 * House of 1000 Corpses (2003,Horror) A group of ki ds get stranded in a dark house inhabited by a bizarre, murder­ ous family. Karen Black, Bill Moseley (1h30 ) 9:00PM ffi Without Malice (2000,Suspense) A weekend hunting trip takes a deadly turn when a forest ranger is murdered. Gabrielle Anwar, Jennifer Beals (2h) ill *** Anoth~r Stakeout (1993,Comedy) Partners on a stakeout are assigned to watch a reluctant witness against the mob. Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez (2h) f£) North of Pittsburgh (1992,Drama) In the 1970s, a small-town punk and his desti­ tute grandmother hit the road together. Viveca Lindfors, Jeff Schultz (2h) 10:00 PM ffi ** Poetic Ju,.tice (1993,Drama) A beautician writes poetry in a book to express everyth ing she can't share wi th others. Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur (2h1 5) FRIDAY, DEC 5 6:00 PM

u 7 am -10 pm CJ 7 DAYS A WEEK 810 ... WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 WHAT'S ON TV GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD (D ** The Cherokee Kid (1995,Western) A clumsy man is trans- ­ formed into a slick gunslinger as he tracks down a greedy land baron. Sinbad, Burt Reynolds (2h) 7:00PM 0 * National Security (2003,Comedy) An officer finds hill]self out of a job after he becomes involved in a violent altercation. Steve Zahn, Martin Lawrence (1 h30) 7:30PM ffi Once Upon A Christmas (1996,Family) Santa's daughters must infuse a family with holiday spirit or lose Christmas forever. Kathy Ireland, John Dye (1h30) 8:00PM fi) * Lost and Found (1999,Comedy) A desperate restaurateur falls in love with his next-door neighbor, a beautiful cellist. David Spade, Sophie Marceau (2h) m ** Perry Mason: Case of the Murdered Madam (1987,Mystery) A lawyer investigates the murder of a former madam and uncovers a million dollar fraud. Raymond Burr, William Katt(2h) 8:30PM ill ** U-571 (2000,War) A crew of U.S. submarines is selected for a secret mission to take over a crippled U-boat. True North Satellite Systems Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton (2h30) 0 ***The Believer (2001 ,Drama) Sales • Installations • Intemet • All Brands A young Jewish man in New York City develops a fiercely anti-Semitic worldview. Authorized Expressvu Dealer Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix (1 h4!i) 9:00PM Peter Vincent ffi ** For Love or Money (1993,Comedy) A hotel concierge with 538 .. 1 705 • 53 7 .. 6055 (cell) big dreams baby-sits a man's beautiful mistress as a favour. Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar ( 1h30) 9:45PM (D ** The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1998,Drama) An English film director's sexual history is paralleled with the story of Adam and Eve. Saffron Burrows, Julian Sands (2h) 10:00 PM 0 *** Butterfield 8 (1960,Drama) A high-class prostitute becomes attracted to a married man, whom she thinks is Mr. Right. Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey (2h) !0:15PM 0 ****The Pianist (2002,Drama) A Jewish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto dur­ ing WWII. Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann (2h30) 10:30 PM ffi * Three O'Clock High (1987,Comedy) The story of a mild-man­ nered nerd who is forced into a fight with the school bully. Casey Siemaszko, Anne Ryan (1h35) 11:45 PM (D *** The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971,Comedy) A number of comic episodes adapted from the Bible's list of the seven deadly sins. Bruce Forsyth, Harry Secombe (2h) sATURDAY, DEC 6 6:00PM iii) **** Doctor Zhivago (1965,Drama) The life of Yuri Zhivago unfolds against the background of the Russian Revolution. Omar Sharif, Julie Christie (4h) 7:00PM 0 *** Antwone Fisher (2002,Drama) A young Navy man is forced to see a psychiatrist after an out­ burst against a crewman. Derek Luke, Denzel Washington (2h) 9:00PM 0 **** Bloody Sunday (2002,Drama) A look at the Irish protest march on January 30, 1972, and the mas­ sacre by British troops. James Nesbitt, Allan Gildea (1h45) 0 ill It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas (2002,Children) Kermit tries to save the Muppet Theatre from the bank owners who plan to demolish it. Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Cusack (2h) ffi ***While You Were Sleeping (1995,Comedy) A woman pretends to be the fiancee of a man in a coma and falls in love with his brother. Sandra Bullock, Peter Gallagher (1 h45) (D * Portnoy's Complaint (1972,Comedy) A Jewish teenager who is obsessed with sex rel ates his experiences to his psychiatrist. Richard Benjamin, Karen Black (2h) iii) **** Doctor Zhivago (1965,Drama)The life of Yu ri Zhivago unfolds against the background of the Russian Revolution. Omar Sharif, Julie Christie (2h) 10:45 PM 0 ** Thirteen Ghosts (2001 ,Horror) A family inherits a wealthy uncle's estate, including a house filled with vicious ghosts. Tony Shalhoub, Matthew Lillard (1 h45) 11 :00 PM ffi *** Benji (1974,Family) A lov­ able little dog helps the police bring two kidnapped children home safely. Peter Breck, Cynthia Smith (1 h25) sUNDAY, DEC 7 6:00PM D Eloise at Christmastime (2003,Family) It's Christmastime and Eloise gets mixed up with wedding plans at the Plaza Hotel. Vassilieva Sofia, Julie Andrews (2h) (D *** Bullitt (1968,Crime Story) After hunting for a mob boss' killers, a detective find s out that the murder was a scam. Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn (2h) iii) *** Murder in the First (1994,Drama) A lawyer must defend a prisoner who was driven insane and killed his fellow inmate. Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon (2h30) fi) ** Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991 ,Action) Two biker men try to save their hang-out by robbing a bank, only to be hunted by hit-men. Mickev Rourke. Don Johnson (2h) PEOP NITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD .o. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 .o. PAGE B 11 Continuing ed group cites progress at ThUrsday meeting Islanders should have stimulating," and she's fo und School District 64, the access to a range of commu­ the available expertise Parks, Arts and Recreation nity education courses as "breathtaking." Commission (PARC), early as next spring, thanks Input on the kinds of ArtSpring, Community to the hard work and deter­ courses islanders want to Services and the Canadian mination of the Salt Spring take was gleaned at both the Federation of University Island Council for fall fair in September and Women. Community Education. from various community Office space has been The council has come a groups, with a total of 200 donated by the school dis­ long way in a short time and suggestions collected. trict, a $1,600 PARC grant its members want to give a "Computers are high on will pay phone and internet progress report at a the list," she said, "and aca­ connectiens, and a support­ Thursday, December 4 demic and gardening offer­ ive businessperson has "founders" meeting at Salt ings." donated a brand new com­ Spring Elementary School. Discussions are_ already puter and software. It will begin with coffee, taking place with Camosun The slate of directors that tea and cookies at 7 p.m., College personnel about must be ratified .at followed by a report on the how to eventually offer Thursday's meeting includes latest developments, includ­ courses through the Victoria­ Francis, Garth Hendren, ing potential courses and the based institution. Susan Brain, Simon Henson, council's long-term aims and "There are people crawl­ Stanley Laing, Anne plans. ing out of the walls, saying, MacAulay and Anne Miller. The group will also sell 'I'd like to take English Anyone unable to attend memberships, hold a small 101 ,"' said Francis. but still interested in the con­ silent auction and an office She said the group will cept can contact Judi Francis supplies "shower" at the offer less than 20 courses in at 537-9543 or meeting, since both money the first session, "which bjfrancis@ saltspring.com. and donated materials to makes it really do-able for Course suggestions can be help run the office- every­ the first go-round." left on forms available in the thing from pens to staplers Seeking grant funds will Council for Community - are definitely needed. also be a critical job, since Education box at Salt Spring Judi Francis is one of the student fees are not expected Books, or by e-mail to pro- . council's initiators. to pay all expenses. gram coordinator Anne She said working with the The council's local partner Miller at livelearn@ salt­ group has been "fun and groups to date include spring.com, or 537-0608.

IN THE INTEREST OF Island's single seniors invited EDUCATION: From left, Garth Hendren, Simon Henson, Judi Francis and to share annual winter dinner Stan Shapiro cut the rib­ Single islanders have a planned for the 2003 ver­ do this year was find who bon Monday morning chance to get out and min­ sion. had been there the longest for the Salt Spring gle at the 37th annual single At 6:30 p .m., 38 Girl and make them the guest at Island Council for seniors' Christmas dinner Guides will sing before the the head table. Last year in Community Education's hosted by the Salt Spring seniors' meal. Twelve guides the room it was really cute new office. The office is Lions Club on Sunday, will then stay behind to help when someone called out located on a lower level December?. serve dinner as a way of that they were 90 years old," inside Salt Spring The free turkey dinner earning their badges. she said. Johnson said she's glad She noted that several Elementary School, and will be held at 6 p.m. in the a "founders" meeting Legion's Meaden Hall. the girls will be participat­ people raised their hands to ing. say they were the same -for anyone interested Lions club treasurer Vicki - takes place this Johnson sees the evening as "It's a nice concept for the age. Thursday evening. an important way for seniors elderly to have the kids Johnson said the seniors there," she said. really enjoy the event. Photo by Derrick Lundy to reconnect with others on At Sunday's dinner, "They're really up and the island. Johnson hopes to honour the bubbly. For some of them "It's a great thing for senior who has been to the that's what they have - them. We usually get 150 most annual dinners. they don't all have family," people," she said. "What we were trying to Johnson said. "Some of them have lost their friends over the years. It's a nice way to put them Please support the Salt Spring Island together." Johnson has organized the S.P.C.A. by bringing your companions to event for the past four years, and said some changes are PE.T PHOTOS WITH SANTA Where: Foxglove (back greenhouse) When: Sat.,. Dec. 6th, noon - 4pm Cost:. $1 0/each pet. We ask.an additional donation amount (of your choosing} for multiple pet$ COMMUNITY in 1 photo. MIDWIFERY • Animal Treats & refreshments CARE • Bring special pet costumes if you wish Caring for Island families • SPCA Calendars and stocking stuffers will he on sale for 24 years • Donations for the Pet food .Bank gratefully accepted. Maggie R amsey • Dogs must be on a leash. Registered Midwife Other critters must be contained. 130 McPhillips Ave. · 53 7-22 43 office (M.S.P. Coverage for home & hospital) B1:Z • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 PEOPL E & C OMM UNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD erne angel tree needs big-hearted shoppers By CAREY RUDISILL ~'We usually run out of quarters. Staff Writer angels and people make their "We feel like we've got a Vicki Johnson wants peo­ own angels and bring them palace. We were working out ple to take the decorations in," she said. of people's garages before. right off the Canadian Bank Community member Judy Now, we've got heat and of Imperial Commerce's Willett has also been helping washrooms," she said. Christmas tree. with the Christmas toy drive Willett answered an ad As coordinator for the for over 10 years with Bob requesting help with toy col­ Ganges bank's "Angel Tree" "Santa" Appleton and other lection by Appleton over 10 project, Johnson hopes all the volunteers. years ago, and said every­ tree's paper angels go miss­ Willett said the toy drive thing has continued from ing for a few days. fulfills an important role. there. Johnson and her children "We want to make sure Willett approached Vicki made about 250 angels for every kid has a Christmas. Johnson, who agreed to over­ this year's tree. We want to make sure no one see the tree project at the The angels, however, are gets missed," she said. bank. more than decorations. Each Willett sees Salt Spring as "People go in there and figure lists an age and gender a community with a large pick an angel off the tree. We for a child in the community heart. get wonderful stuff from whose family needs a helping "All the merchants down­ there," she said. hand during the Christmas town are very generous. They Present pick-up will be season. put boxes out,", she said. done differently from previ­ People return a wrapped Willett and other volun­ ous years where it was held present, with the angel teers have been collecting at Community Services. This attached to it, \ o the tree. toys at the Old Age year, families can pick up Johnson cautions people Pensioners (OAP) room in presents from the OAP hall. not to wait until the last Central Hall for the past two Community services exec­ minute to participate, since months. utive director Lynne Brown presents must be placed "We start in October with said people can still register under the tree by Monday, the motorcycle toy run. We to receive toys this year. December 15. ended up with bags and bags Registration forms are IMPRA CTICAL IS LAN DER: John Herbert Johnson said people are of toys from that. It takes a · available at Family Place, dressed to the nines under an "impract ica l attire" welcome to participate, even long time to sort things out," Community Services and dress code for t he annual 4-H banquet at Fulf ord if they come in before the she said. , Salt Spring Middle School. Locally The group is glad to have For more information, call Hall on Friday. PhotobyMitcheiiSherrin deadline and find the tree has owned and no remaining angels. a place to call their head- 537-9971. operated_ ~ ISLANt>SAVINGS term deposits Money doesn't grow on trees.

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STORE HOURS: Monday-Saturday ?am - 5:30pm r'l n ~o l'4 c ••n n-0\, GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 "' 813 Lions 'Blue' s~rvice will help people sail deal with holiday-related grief For people coping with special service for more than . can make us feel alone. At this feelings of loss and grief, a four years. service we celebrate that we Santa to "blue Christmas service" is Cairns noted that people are not alone. We live in God's being offered by the Salt may not feel like celebrating world and God walks with Spring United Church next the holidays for other reasons. us,'' she said. islands week. - "The anguish of a broken Cairns invites people to Reverend Ruth Cairns said relationship, insecurity of drop by for the afternoon ser­ One of the oldest Gulf the event will be at the unemployment, weariness of vice, noting that everyone is Islands Christmas traditions church on December 11 at 2 -ill health - all of these things welcome. returns this year with the p.m. People who lost a loved 53rd voyage of the one during past winter holi­ Christmas Ship. days, for example, may not Gulf Coast For the last 10 years, the find themselves eager to cele­ U.S. Bellingham Lions Club brate the season's return. has escorted the man in red "It's for someone who's MATERIALS north to the Gulf Islands to lost a loved one recently or visit local children. find Christmas depressing or will be off loading the gravel barge The ship stops at Fossil difficult,'' Cairns said. "Often Bay on Sucia Island, Lyall times people get depressed on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 Harbour on Saturna Island, when everybody else is get­ Miners Bay on Mayne ting hyped up." SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE Island, Port Washington on Last year 's service was North Pender and Montague · called Candles of Hope. This Harbour on Galiano Island year, individuals can continue before reaching Salt Spring. to light candles in memory of The boat is scheduled to their loved ones. arrive at the Ganges Coast The 40-minute service also · Salt Spring Island Community Semces Guard dock at 6 p .m . on includes a meditative sermon 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Saturday, December 13. and participants can sing 537-9971 some carols. "It's really quite an ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE event," said Don Cairns said people with less income may also find the * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge) . Cunningham, who coordi­ season a strain to more than Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. nates the local Lions Club's just their wallet. * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11 -3. part of the ship v:isit. "Sometimes, because * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided by "The kids are lined up. As we're so commercial in our Community Workers. soon as Santa arrives he's all preparations, people who * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free 'ho ho ho' and then there's a don't have a lot or any dis­ &confidential steady line of kids." HOMEY CRAFTS: Angela Grundy holds up a Santa pensable income feel that * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD IIROP IN - Monday closed, Cunningham said that in starfish as she participates in the Home-based they cannot participate in Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday H Thursday 9-1 - walk in Mo'uat Park initiating the project so Business Craft Fair at Meaden Hall last weekend. what we now call Christmas," 10-11am followed by Family Place Drop In and snack, Friday 10:30-2:30, Rughuggers 11-1 pm. Family Place Coordinator Rona Robbins, many years ago, the Photo by Derrick Lundy she said. M. Ed. Counselling by appointment 537-9176. Americans were following The church has offered the the Canadian Navy's show * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, of goodwill toward all. , 349 Rainbow Rd. , 537-1200. "The Canadian Navy * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon started it just to do the Glover at 537-4607. American islands, so the Keough's Antarctica book attracts * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight Access Bellingham Jaycees [Junior is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hosp ital ca ll: 538-4840 Chamber of Commerce $20,000 buyer; international awards . group] decided to do a reciprocating one with the A specially autographed first ascended Vinson Canadian islands," he said. book by a Salt Spring couple Massif, Antarctica's highest very cottage, very festive A Ganges Coast Guard has been purchased for peak. crew will escort the ship to $20,000. In total, five copies of the dock, and the Santa ship A Texan collector paid the Antatctica are specially voyagers plan to set off fire­ record price for Pat and autographed, and only 950 works near Grace Point on Rosemarie Keough's cele­ copies have been published. their way into Ganges. brated book Antarctica at the Designed, printed and Santa's ship is usually a Banff Mountain Book and hand bound in Canada, the whale-watching boat that Film Festival. The Keoughs book has received 18 major belongs to Don Wight, a In addition, the book has awards for excellence - for Bellingham Lions member. just been acknowledged as Among those contributing photography, overall quality, _The trip isn't a new the world's best photography both signatures and a few book design, printing and adventure for Wight. His book in the 2003 words about their achieve­ binding. - · father also escorted the jolly International Photography ments were Sir Edmund Ten are international fellow in past yeais. Awards competition. Hillary, leader of the first awards; eight are Canadian. Santa-watchers could be The book also won Nature team to reach the South Pole "No other book has ever seeing double on December Photographer of the Year and overland since Scott and won each of the world's 13. gold for "Best Sunset" at the Amundsen; Gus Shin, first competitions for excellence One Santa will visit indi­ international event. pilot to land at the South of content and craftsmanship viduals at Greenwoods and The $20,000 copy of Pole; Edith Ronne, first of the physical book itself," Lady Minto Hospital, while Antarctica included a num­ woman to set foot on the notes press material. the second will greet chil­ ber of special signatures. Antarctic continent and Polar experts such as the ~ dren at Salt Spring "It took us two years . to over-winter there; Borge British Antarctic Survey and Elementary School from collect autographs from 32 Ousland, first person to ski the Scott Polar Research 6:30-8 p.m. of the most famous Antarctic solo across Antarctica; Institute acknowledge the Children will receive a explorers, scientists and Norman Vaughan, dog driver photography in this book to with Admiral Byrd' s personal Polaroid picture adventurers," said Pat be "the most eclectic, evoca­ Antarctic Expeditions of with Santa and a goody bag, Keough, photographer and -tive Antarctic imagery ever." - 1928-30; James Van Allen, which includes candy and a publisher. "We're delighted Local fundraising efforts who discovered the Van small surprise gift. that a collector from Texas to acquire a copy of coast cottage accessones Allen Radiation Belts from Cunningham hopes par­ recognized the unique value Antarctica have reached Antarctica. ents come with their chil­ of this book." two-thirds of the $4,000 Other signatories include 134 H ereford Avenue • Salt Spring dren to visit Santa at the har­ The buyer, Brian Hanson, price tag, according to is a director of The William Zinsmeister whose Sabine Swierenga of 53 8 ~1 9 7 5 bour and the school. fossil discoveries proved that Sabine's Fine Used Books. across from Coastal Currents The ship's crew stays Explorers Club. He said he is pleased that Antarctica was connected to She said a fu ndraising Tuesday - Saturday 9am- Spm overnight on Salt Spring Sunday llam - 3pm until Christmas profits from the book benefit South America; and event planned for February Island and visits American albatross conservation Nicholas Clinch, leader of should bring in the rest of islands on the way bac.k to efforts. the climbing party which the funds. Bellingham. BUDGET CAR SALES VICTORIA THE INTERNET G~TEWAY TO THE • No payments for 6 months • 30 day money back guarantee GULF ISLANDS • No money down • 0°/o interest for one year . . . w~.g.-lfislands ~ ilet 2224 Douglas St., Victoria 1-866·955·5353 J (~. '~ :':\. ~· Car and Truck Sales B14 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Dr. Alda 8lane.s chiropractor

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Photo by Carey Rudisill -----..: -:::. ~-~ ·-.- · : .- "'t::T _...,_ • • HRISTMAS Lo11g:.serving Ganges mailman l?RAFr~AIR ·prepares to hang up his hat at Fulford Community Hall By CAREY RUDISILL 2 from Robert Davidson. even 30 years ago, he said. El sie said that while (2km from Fulford Ferry on Fulford-Ganges Rd.) · Staff Writer The route area ran from He looked at the return Sam is a well-known local Charlesworth to Cusheon address of one envelope figure, people are often S.!Lct&_CJ Sam Cochrane has worn the same hat for over 30 L ake R oad and up to and asked himself and surprised to learn he has a years on his mail route. Cedar View trailer court. other postal workers if wife. Luckily, Elsie said Two weeks ago, he decid­ "In 1976, I did half of they knew who had a she finds this funny. ed to exchange it for extra the island," he said. granddaughter named Elsie also worked in the time in his garden. During his days spent Jenny. post office for awhile, but Sitting in a living room driving a route, Cochrane Eventually, someone said she wasn ' t as high chair with a family dog in discovered that delivering came into the post office profile as Sam. Great gifts, fabulous food, his lap, Cochrane looks mail can take longer than who had the answer. Cochrane also supple­ like the usual retiree one one expects and it's not "It's better now with the mented his income by decadent desserts sees on Salt Spring. Put a always because of the postal code," he said. being a local island handy­ Cochrane often has peo­ railway hat on him, set weather. man. "When I was delivering ple tell him they remember Friday night dinner him loose in downtown During gardening sea­ mail on Saturdays, one fel­ waiting for him to drop off and Ganges and more than one son, he plans to tend the person would recognize low - Jim McHugh - on letters. refreshments all weekend couple's immense tomato him as the friendly mail­ Cusheon Lake Road would "One girl said her moth­ patch. Last year' s crop ·man. have a meal waiting for er used to tell her to go PLEASE BRING Ganges postmistress me. I'd lose an hour," he watch at the window for tipped the scale at over A DONATION Lynda Traer said Sam is a said. the mailman," he said. 200 pounds. FOR THE Elsie said she's not wor­ FOOD BANK well-known individual on There's a 'but' in his When Salt Spring Salt Spring. tone. became the first place in ried that her husband will "We did a Hallowe'en "One nice thing about Canada to have a contract­ be looking for activities to keep himself occupied. ANNUAL APPEAL display one year with a this is that you met the ed walking route, stuffed person and we put customers," he said. Cochrane was quick to "He's got some projects a cap on it and called it Cochrane continued to scoop the position. in the yard that he wants to Sam because everyone explain that McHugh lived In 1997; Cochrane do that h.e never had time knew him," she said. in one of Winnie parked his red Nissan for," she said. Sam Cochrane, however, Watmough' s cottages for truck and traded truck keys People will still see Your gifts are important to us. is quick to point out that elderly single men. for walking shoes. The Cochrane downtown as he Please take the time to make a he isn't retired just yet. Delivering mail for over original contract was for plans to continue meeting "I'm finished at the end 30 years kept Cochrane "in five years and he renewed postal worker Amin donation to the Greenwoods of December," he said. the know" about who lived it last year. Athanasious for coffee as Foundation Annual Appeal. Cochrane has made a where. He said he usually Cochrane's wife Elsie they have for the past six long career out of deliver­ remembers people more said when Sam switched to years. ing mail that began from their name and the downtown route there He also keeps busy as a Name _ _;______because of a game of addresses than from their was a two-week period local Lions Club member. bowling with the local faces. when he wasn't working. Cochrane said Salt postmaster in 1968. Cochrane found the "He just about went Address ______Spring has been a lovely "He asked me 'do you work of a mailman often berserk," she said. "lt was place to live, and never took longer than one day, _almost divorce city." want to sort Christmas minded taking the extra such as when he received If stories are any indica­ mail?' Later, I said if a time to stop and chat. letters addressed to tion, mail delivery has route comes up I'll take "The route could be cut postal code it," he said. "Grandma and Grandpa" played a large role in the down to a half-hour if you In 1972, Cochrane for Rural Route 2 in Cochranes' lives. I would like to make a tax deductible received a contract for Ganges. Numerous stories _revolve didn ' t gossip, and of delivering mail by truck The number of houses around routes and mail­ course we needed to go gift of$ ______and took over Rural Route within that range was large boxes. have coffee," he said.

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DON'T FORGET TO ENCLOSE YOUR CHEQUE. ~e/l{}ree SINGLE - Cheques payable to: Greenwoods Foundation r Cf(ctd; o'eelpm 133 Blain Rd ., SSI, BC V8K 1Z9 SENIORS Buy a present for a Fill in & mail the local child this DINNER donation form above Christmas and put it Sunday, Dec. 7, 6 pm or call Greenwoods under CIBC's tree. The toy drive at the bank at the Legion ends December 15. Meadon Hall GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD w r-l.t\. 1 J. v 7:00PM 0 *** Road to Perdition (2002,Crime Story) Loyalties are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what he does for a living. Tom Hanks, Paul Newman (2h) 8:00PM 0 ***Haven't We Met Before? (2002,Suspense) A law student finds her­ self at the mercy of a man ct'aiming to know her from a past life. Nicollette Sheridan, Page Fletcher (2h) ID ** Eight Million Ways to Die (1985,Crime Story) When a prostitute ends up dead, an ex-cop involved with her seeks revenge on the killers. Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette (2h15) fi) *** City Slickers (1991,Comedy) Three middle-aged friends sign up for a two-week cattle drive in the wild, wi ld west. Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern (2h) fi) ** Great Expectations (1997,Drama) A struggling artist falls for a rich woman and tries everything to win her affection. Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow(2h) 9:00PM 0 ****The Pianist (2002,Drama) A Jewish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto during WWII. Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann (2h30) 0 ffi Undercover Christmas (2003,Romance) A FBI agent meets a free­ spirited cocktail waitress when ·he is hired to protect her. Jami Gertz, Tyne Daly (2h) 0 ffi *** National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989,Comedy) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional re latives during the Qhristmas holidays. Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo (2h) OiJ *** Murder in the First (1994,Drama) A lawyer must defend a pris­ oner who was driven insane and killed his fellow inmate. Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon (2h30) ffi ** Love Leads the Way (1984,Biography) A blind man returns to the U.S. with the first guide dog for the blind. Timothy Bottoms, Eva Marie Saint (1 h40) 10:30 PM ID ***Witness (1985,Crime Story) A detective is sent to an Amish community to protect a young boy who witnessed a murder. Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis (2h15) 11 :30 PM 0 *** In the Bedroom (2001 ,Drama) Parents face tragedy after their son falls for a woman with a manic tempered ex-husband. Sissy Spacek, Marisa Tomei (2h15) MONDAY, DEC 8 8:00PM 0 *** One Magic Christmas (1985,Family) A woman is given the chance to reverse tragedies by rediscovering Christmas. Mary Steenburgen, Arthur Hill (2h) ffi ff) *** The Nutty Professor II : RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICE The Klumps (2000,Comedy) A scientist LAURIE'S detects traces of another man's DNA in his system when he finds a youth serum. Eddie DROP-OFF: Sam • Spm Tuesday thru Saturday Murphy, Janet Jackson (2h) fi) *** Sixteen Candles Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653·9279 (1984,Comedy) A girl turning sixteen is set up with a handsome jock in exchange for , PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential her underpants. Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall (2h) Large Clean-ups & Recycling 9:00PM AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 ffi ** The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971,Drama) Set in the **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the "Art Thing" pictures are for sale, by donation, Tues. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the 1930's, a poor family from Virginia experi­ pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. Also thanks to our previous Auctioneer, Arvid Chalmers. ences a crisis on Christmas Eve. Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas (1 h40) ~tUUrie&~';:it~ 10:00 PM ID ***The Seven Hills of Rome (1958,Musical) A star follows his girlfriend to Rome but winds up falling in love with an Italian girl. Marisa Allasio, Peggie Castle (2h) 0 * Four Jacks (2000,Thriller) Four men plot their brutal revenge on the busi­ nessman who ripped them off. Stephen Pease, Lachy Hulme (1 h30) 0 * Sabretooth (2002,Sci-Fi) Using fossilized DNA, scientists resurrect the fear­ some sabre tooth tiger. David Keith, Vanessa Angel (1 h30) TUESDAY DEC 9 6:30PM 0 *** Frida (2002,Drama) The life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who channelled her personal pain into her work. Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina (2h30) 8:00PM D *** The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993,Animated) Jack the Pumpkin King kidnaps Santa Claus and tires to turn Christmas into Halloween. Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara (2h) fi) *** Storm Chasers (1995,Drama) A group of scientists risk their lives each day, to chase down tornados and hurricanes. (2h) 9:00PM 0 ** Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999,Drama) Chronicles the early years of teen idol, musician and television star Ricky Nelson. Gregory Calpakis, Jamey Sheridan (2h) ffi ** A Very Brady Christmas (1988,Family) Mike and Carol Brady plan the first Brady family Christmas reunion in recent years. Florence Henderson, Christopher Knight (2h) ffi ** Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992,Comedy).A mother and son team up in an effort to eradicate crime from the streets of Los Angeles. Sylvester Stallone, Estelle Getty(1h30) f£) *** The Divine Ryans (1999,Comedy/Drama) A nine-year-old boy is haunted by his father's ghost while his uncle woos his mother. Pete Postlethwaite, Robert Joy (2h) 10:15 PM 0 **** About Schmidt (2002,Comedy1Drama) A man in his 60's realizes that he has wasted his life while try­ ing to run his daughter's. Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates (2h15) 10:30 PM ID **Marco (1973,Musical) Colourful and lively musical th at chronicles the j<'lur­ ney of Marco Polo to the Orient. Desi Arnaz, Zero Mastel (2h) 816 ..o. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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M.LJ.£1.0. ~NDED MENU Take out available! WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK THURS. SAT. MON. December 4 December 6 December 8 Music Music ~ Stage. Cafe el Zoo!lo, 7-10 SS Concert Band. Meetingsffalks Magnificent Sounds of the Season concert. ArtSpring, Satsang. Gathering of truth­ seekers at ArtSpring confer­ 8 p.m . ence room 7 p.m. Info: 537-1865. Special Events Info On Meat Inspections. Speakers Larry Copeland SWOVA Candelight Vigil. and Wayne Haddow. 6 p.m. at United Church Farmers Institute, 7 p.m. meadow for National Day SS Weavers' & Spinners' Meeting. Business meeting of Remembrance and at ArtSpring , 10:30 a.m. Action on Violence against SSI Council for Community Women. Education. Founders meet­ Fulford Community Hall ing , office supplies 'shower' Christmas CraH Fair. and silent auction. SS Elementary, 7 p.m. Beaver Point Christmas Cran Fair. Activities NDP Christmas Bazaar. FloorPiay Class. 5-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m . at United at Ganges Yoga Studio. Church . Bingo. At Meaden Hall, 7 Wreath Workshops. p.m. Early bird games at 6:30. Saturday or Sunday from Santa Fe Community Body 1-4 p.m at Flowers by Choir. Dance to the rhythms Arrangements. Call 537- of life. Mahon Hall 9252 to register. Special Eve Mother Tongue Press Open House. Manufacturing Consent. 10 a.m .-3 p.m. Noam Chomsky film at StarBooks, 6:30 p.m. Cinema A 551 COUNCIL FOR ~ Golden Island CONTINUING EDUCATION "' CHINESE RESTAURANT·LICENSED Looney Tunes Back in Action - Animation and live action meet as t('·.:-:::

• 1 vehicle per ad • Pre-paid, non-refundable • Private party • Maximum 8 weeks . i:J 1:;~7-00~~ - ~ - · ~·· ·~ ' GULF ISLANDS DR IFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDN ESDAY. DECEMBER 3, 2003 "' 817 Abbeyfield concept gains momentum Newly elected directors of ances privacy with compan­ son," he said. the South Salt Spring ionship, and security with The study's main focus Abbeyfield Housing Society independence. will be to determine whether have revived the goal of The house would be run there is a need for a house building an Abbeyfield by a manager and volun­ on the island, and what is seniors home. teers. the demography of the To increase momentum, Logan said the group senior population. the board chose to change hopes to start a feasibility Other newly elected offi­ its quarterly meetings to study in January 2004. cers include Olive Mann as monthly. "The effort for the past vice-president and chair of New president Bruce decade has been to mobilize the membership committee, Logan said the group wants some interest in it. Now we past-president Barb Aust to inject more energy into have a detailed plan in will act as secretary and the project. place. Now the next step is Stan Teitge as treasurer. The society's mission is to to do a feasibility study to Carol Biely, Elaine Head build awareness and com­ determine the viability of LOGAN ELECTED: South and Marie Teitge will act as munity commitment, the concept on Salt Spring Salt Spring Abbeyfield directors. Head is also the acquire land and funding, Island," he said. Housing Society presi­ communications chair. and establish and operate an "If feasibility study dent Bruce Logan says The original Abbeyfield Abbeyfield home on the proves the viability of the the new board has big society began in London in island's south end. concept, then we' II start planSw Photo by Carey Rudisill . 1956, and the Abbeyfield The Salt Spring non-profit being more aggressive about Houses Society of Canada society began 11 years ago, fundraising." was established in 1984. and includes a small group The group hasn't awarded "It's a house concept with In 1987, the first of volunteers interested in the contract for the study a house mother like com­ Canadian house was built in supportive care for the yet. munal living. There's a Sidney. elderly. The Abbeyfield house communal kitchen and eat­ Fore more information Its aim is to offer a warm, concept is not a nursing ing area and a bedroom and about the society, contact family-style house that bal- house, Logan said. sitting room for each per- Elaine Head at 653-4125. WE'RE GIVING AWAY

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Quality Doesn't Cost... Return of light -... 1., pays., Fine cookware & accessories. celebrated with Available at Love My Kitchen -solstice peace event ::::;H <:::> p Peace Works! is inviting Also planned for the day -1 iJ participation in another is another circle for world 140 Fulford Ganges "fun-raiser" for peace with peace, where everyone is 537-5882 the Community Celebration welcome to share stories of of Solstice, Gathering and peace, joy and understand­ Meal on Sunday, December ing. The Living Word 21. The solstice celebration Surprise guests, local begins at 1 p.m. at Lions "But when the loving musicians, singers, poets Hall, with a potluck banquet kiru:lness & love af God and story-tellers will help at 3 p.m. our saviour appeared, welcome the return to light More Peace Works! he saved us rwt because and lengthening of days that events are also in the works, af righteous things we begins on the solstice. have done but because including an afternoon with Any individual or group Sufi singers and poet af his mercy••• " interested in participating Titus3: 4&5 Mohammad Ahmed from should contact Cherie Iraq; a commissioned play OLD-TIMER AMBULANCE: Do you know the people in this photograph? The WINSOME WHITE Geauvreau at 537-1027 or on the present state of war Salt Spring Archives has received some photos taken on Salt Spring by Shirley PLEASEREAD: Maggie Schubart at 537- and peace and how ordinary Green in the 1950s and would like to identify the people in them. Call the Tirus3: 5, 6 & 7 9804. lives are affected; and an Driftwood (537-9933) or Sue Mouat (537-9445) if you have any information to evening on truly ethical share. investments. IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? Contamination can occur without Rod, gun club prepares shooting site changes in colour or taste. 40yearsago the report. would -be forwarded to the $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours • The Rod and Gun Club DOWN THE • The Salt Spring Island Audubon Society. Be Safe • Test Annually! cleared a shooting range of Rotary Club's Grey Cup up to 100 yards out of a breakfast drew numerous 10 years ago YEARS • Islanders protested the _wooded area. An area for an football fans. Kent Villadsen replacement of the Howe archery range was also • On Sunday, December 2, won the $1,000 grand prize Sound Queen with the included. a man and 10-year-old boy for the event. Money raised NIB LABS Vesuvius Queen. The • Islanders enjoyed the were on a fishing trip from by the event went towards to Vesuvius Queen carried 32 Bazaarnival held at the Salt Mill Bay to Salt Spring the purchase of the Jaws of 2062 Henry Avenue W. cars, compared to the Howe Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 Spring school. when their boat's motor Life. 656·1334 died. The two were rescued Sound Queen, which carried 35 years ago at Fernwood. 20 years ago 70. • Mr. and Mrs. Mouat won • Budget cuts were pre­ • On December 12, · the bridge tournament tro­ dicted to slice 15 per cent islander Ken Heeley-Ray phy for the fourth consecu­ 25 years ago from the Gulf Islands school planned to accept a special Create what matters most! tive time. Other winners at • A preliminary communi­ district budget by 1986, lifetime achievement award. the tournament included ty plan for Salt Spring according to a report by the He had worked as a sound Cecile Atkins and Gerry included the building of a provincial Ministry of editor and created sound­ • Integrate life &work Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. T. new recreation centre with a Education. According to the tracks for feature films. Sharland and Mr. and Mrs. theatre, library and other ministry, the Gulf Islands Willis Swanson. facilities, closing Mahon had the ninth highest cost­ 5 years ago • Cope with stress and anxiety • Coast guard crews found • A hovercraft visited Hall, putting in more facili­ per-pupil in the province. a missing scuba diver hun­ • Make transitions with ease Ganges marina but didn't ties at Portlock Park and dreds of inetres from his stop for long after it pulled delaying plans for a commu­ 15 years ago • Start new projects and succeed • The Driftwood joined original position after he up on shore. nity swimming pool. The • Feel whole, relaxed, and authentic plan recommended aban­ over 30 other Canadian went "off course" due to the 30 years ago doning Mahon Hall due to papers that carried Arthur current in Active Pass. • Permits for 150 build­ the amount of upgrading Black's syndicated column. • Salt Spring Rotarians Autographed books & ings were approved during required .. A $200,000 com­ Arthur's brother Jim worked · helped raise $500 with other coaching gift certificates make great gifts! the first 10 months of 1973, munity centre and third ten­ at the Driftwood but the two clubs in District 5020 for and were valued at 4.5 mil­ nis court at Portluck Park denied claims of nepotism at Hurricane Mitch relief lion dollars. were also recommended in work. efforts. The fundraisers were • Islanders planned to go in response to requests from birdy on December 18 for Rotary clubs in Honduras, the 18th annual Christmas Guatemala, Nicaragua, BC FERRIES bird count. Data collected Costa Rica and El Salvador. 0 "PASSIONATE FOOD Salt Spring Island Schedule FOR VESUVIUS BAY - CROFTON COM"PASSION ATE "PEOPLE CROSSING TIME: 20 MINUTES ~\..'T SPRJ~ YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE /' LEAVE VESUVIUS BAY LEAVE CROFTON TNERYl'HlNG ORGANIC .tot moningJide toad Sheet Metal Ltd. • 7:00 am u 4:00 pm *7:30 am 4:30pm f'alfonl ~. Jilt sptlng illancl G ALL THE TIM'£.••• YUM ,$0•6 SJ •

JONES , PAUL (J .P.) on MEMORIAL MASS, Dec. 10, November 25, 2003. Services 11 :00 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Stagecoach Wednesday, December 3, 3:30 for Mary Wrotnowski. BINGO Theater School p.m. at Glenhaven Memorial MEADEN HALL Chapel, Vancouver. ~ • presents Royal Canadian Legion Last 3 Days WALKER, CEDRIC William at PHARMASAVE WOULD like to Saanich Pen insula Hospital THURSDAY 'The Quest' Nov. 24 at the age of 96. Born extend its warm thanks to all Dec4- 7:00pm SaliE of our customers who (a journey of the heart... ) in London England in 1907, Early Birds - 6:30pm Huge Discount prices Cedric attended St. Michael's attended Women's WinterEve on everything! School, Oak Bay High, last Friday night, we had a lot Sponsored by Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sat., Dec. 6, 7pm of fun! For those of you who Brentwood College and the Ladies Auxiliary 194 Mclennan 653-9418 missed out on the massages, University of Washington. He Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92. Mahon Hall was a Registered Forester and paraffin hand treatments, and spent a good part of his career mini-manicures see you next All proceeds to bursaries for $5 at the door in international forestry con­ year! Congratulations to all the Salt Spring Island students. ACTING sulting. He was the former winners of our 65+ draw 537-9709 HARRIET RUTH ELLEN BARKER Registrar of the Association of prizes! Those winne rs who CLASSES (nee Bateman) of Ganges, British Columbia Foresters. He were not present to receive Salt Spring Island passed is predeceased by his parents their prizes will be called this CAROL HAIGH for Dr. W.P. Walker and Jessica week to pick them up. We away quietly to peace on would also li ke to thank the PAINTING CLASSES in water YOUTH 10 & up Hilda Walker, his brother Basil colour or acrylics in small ORIGINAL PAINTINGS Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7:19 eminent judge of our sexy lips and by his wife Bertha Patricia group setting. Jan. - March. Limited Edition Prints to perform in p.m. in the presence of her contest - John, you were Walker. He is survived by his Beginner to advanced. Call Val family. Mrs. Barker was 95 great! Thanks for coming out Giclees and Serigraphs son John (Carol) of Nanaimo, Konig now to register 537- years old, born December and helping us raise over $800 'The Jungle grandchi ldren Jessica and 9531. 15, 1907 in Waiver­ Ross of Nanaimo, Jason of for the Lady Minto Hospital Book'. hampton, England and Edmonton , Trina Preddie Foundation! Ray Muir, do you FOR A complete calendar of immigrated to Canada in (Colin) of Brampton, step know that your wife has the coming events check the Driftwood Community January 27-April 25 JoiN us foR CRAfrs, 1920. She was the oldest of daughter Diana Lance (Clive) sexiest lips on the rock? We ACTiViTiES, food, Calendar, in our office in the 10 children and worked in a of France, relatives in the U.S. hope the two of you enjoy your Stagecoach ENTERTAiNM ENT & MUSiC and by dear friend Patricia $100 gift certificate at House Upper Ganges Centre, 328 cotton mill , at the age of 14 Piccolo! Thanks also to Cathy Lower Ganges Road , or on Theatre School SAT, D EC 6, 11 : ~0-4 : 00pM in Montreal, Quebec. Sutton of Brentwood. Service AT ThE 55 CENTRE will be at St. Luke's Anglican and Sam of Family Jewels, our website at http://www.gul­ Will be available for 537-9709 Athletically inclined, she Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Alywin , Brandy, Jan , Cecilia fislands.net. Use the calendar sale from the Artist competed in diving, Rd ., 1:00 P.M. Saturday, and Gail for helping make our for event planning, to make swimming, war canoe December 6. party so much fun! Last, but sure your date doesn't conflict December with someone else's. racing & field hockey. She LIAM FORD Wakefield came never least, we would like to through January was also a talented pianist & into our world at 6:47 p.m. express our appreciation to all SWOVA INVITES the commu­ Sanra Fe Communzry singer and became a Wednesday, November 19, of our staff who worked hard nity to attend a Candlelight Phone performing artist in the late 2003. A healthy 7 lbs. 6 oz. to make this event so fun and Vigil in Centennial Park, Booy ChozR 20's and 30's on the resort baby boy to proud parents successful! Thank you all! Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m. (250) 537-9614 Comes TO Ganges circuit in the Laurentian Sheri and John. Our gratitt:Jde LYLE & INGA at the Great for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on one Time onLy Mountains. There she met to Liam's grandparents Perry Canadian Dollar Store would Violence Against Women. We her husband Herbert and Evelyn Ford (Ladner) and like to thank all those individu­ William and Margaret als who recently applied at our remember all women killed by rhuRSoay Dec. 4 Jackson Barker, a landscape Wakefield (SSI), brothers Jim store . We have successfully violence and we mark the 14 7pm ro 9pm artist and they were married and Ste ve Dawson and the filled the position. years since the death of 14 ~alt~pring Mahon HaLL io September J 933. Two rest of our wonderful family. young women murdered in Concert '.Band children were born and Thanks to everyone. at their classroom at L'Ecole Dance Dance Dance through their schooling, ArtSpring and G.I.S.S., the Polytechnique in Montreal. , Magnificent Ruth became President of professionals at Victoria SWOVA To The pve RhyThms OF the Home & School General , midwives Maggie, JOIN CAROLE Matthews/ psy­ ~ SJ!LC S!>«l:N6 S'IJ'lOORS ~OUNDSot Lire conn£'crrng To youR Association and eventually Kelly, Michelle and Jennifer chic on "The Messengerfiles" Mitch Howard, Music Director and our many supportive and present a the~EASON rnneR seLF ano ecsTaTIC commentator for Radio Live on the web movemenT wiTh oTheRs loving friends. www.radioowensound .com Concert of Seasonal Station CFCF - Home and Music, including Christmas Concert School of the Air in the 40's. Saturdays 8 a.m./ Station 560 No expeRience ReQULReO In the 50's she became am. E-mail Carole at: messen­ 6LORIJi bvJobn!Wtm 8:00 pm, Dec. 5& 6 ALL ages weLcome HAYWARD'S [email protected] This forCboir, &...,p;.~...,;md~n soloist and section leader of FUNERAL SERVICE weeks topic Past Lives. Special guests the Honour Choir ArtSpring $10 the St. Lambert, Gilbert & Telephone and email readings ArtSpring KIOS 8y oonarwn. Sullivan Operatic Society available. Friday, Dec. 12, Bpm and the Green Field Park, St. Saturday, Dec. I 3, Bpm WHAT IS MY next spiritual Sunday, Dec. 14, 2pm FoR moRe InFO Paul's Anglican Church step? Discover your own Tickets at ArtSpring Box Office conracr Momca ar choir, singing with both answers through the ancient • Adults $16 • Youth (18 & Under) 537-8426 OR groups until the family li~PATRICK BEATTIE wisdom of Eckankar. Call 1- $1 2 • Seniors Matinee I $12 www.BooychoiR.com moved to Salt Spring in Funeral Director 800-LOVE-GOD for a free 1973. Here on Salt Spring, book with answers. www.eck­ ankar.org ~.,;~:;;t;;~, H 6 ' ... . ~H tt(I$;~;Jf she has been a parishioner Box 315, Ganges P.O . and chorister at both St SSI, VBK 2V9 Mark's and All Saints-by-the Tel: (250) 537-1022 ... ANDWHAl\A PAR ~s Sea of the Anglican Parish. Fax: (250) 537-2012 }~ Newman Family Produclions 1f 200r Shortly alter settling here •ill~Ji rst ~Qth . . ~e~ she founded the Salt Sprin~ '~wll~~~ch?ag~~~ i /J~~; l~~t . ·:A !1~dhumarisl' INFORMATION MEETING Singers, which held its 1 It lives ilfitlm ' a carniv agic night, \ concert in 197 4 and MCKINNON , ROSS passed f~ll of ~ · jve "fire" pt :shared NEW MEAT INSPECTION continues to this day. She· away December 4, 2002. "To .. }'iith ~ll . . ,{fiends a~!t .· / '· REGULATIONS also was an avid artist of live in the hearts of those we · > >w!i dli time dklnW GUEST SPEAKERS watercolour painting and leave behind is not to die:' In was an active member of the loving memory Ethel and LARRY CoPELAND - Director of Barry. Salt Spring Island Garden Food Protection Services · Club. She will be sadly ' .:~l!t::~~~~ ~~~ B.C. Centre for Disease Control .. . . . e swayed to AinO's' romantic accord ian melodies ; ' · ' , missed by the community at 'n Instruction to troln the obdomen ond lower bocll Violet Bateman of Toronto, been in the world ofthe · Greg's Virgoean sound/light spe Winaking .•. to support the spine ond Improve posture. Pllotes spirit. We miss you still ...... ,.,q.) so, ,, ... strengthens ond tones muscles, os well os providing ON and grand children With Much Appreciation and Love, Big Thank Yo us to ALL:. flexibility ond bolonce. • ARTSPRING • Ariana Harris, Breanna, so much but as the bonds oflove remain '/... \ Especially my sweetheart Valdemar, . .' · > ------Ethan and Morgan Hill. The / Elsa, Jasmine, & dear Duke; GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH DECEMBER 20 &22 AT ?'P.M. unbroken your p resence funeral, held Monday, the Folk Club Gang, Kitchen Crew & Choices Choir , INTRODUCTORY PRIVATE MAT AND EQUIPMENT SESSIONS: DECEMBER 23 MATINEE AT 2P .M. December 1 at All Saints by­ around us is often felt. AND ... 3 SESSIONS FOR $99.00 the Sea at 11 :00 a.m. was Thank you my Marni, Harry, Sandy, Danny, Ro~by, Willy, Sean, CHRONIC INJURIES ADDRESSED GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Adults $15 Kids $7 officiated by Rev. Canon sweetheart and my late Mum and Dad - Mary and David, woo; :::< Kim Murray and Right Remembered with love had a little girl, who had a little curl, . l :<. ·· )· .. Friday December 19, 7pm right in the middle of her forehead. ·.· Y ,,,;\ ;;i Reverend Barry Valentine always andforever hen she was good, she was very, very goog,':, · ~ Dress Preview- all seats $5 with the choir and many en she turned fifty, she was very, Very Bles friends attending. Your mom xo - Kathleen ~~ DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: MONDAY 5PM B:ZO • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

HIGH SCHOOL English and CANADA'S TOP PSY ­ · GARDEN WIZARDRY to FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics Social Studies Tutor available ATTENTION CHICS ... Are you ready to de light. Raised beds, site meet in homes for mutual sup­ GIFTS for enrichment, help with LAND ·oWNERS believe in psychics again? Call WORK AT HOME helping peo­ preparation, lawns, hedges, port. Call537-2543. for Gardenerf homework, or home school. now, you won't be disap­ ple feel better, look better & brushing, fencing , stonework, CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring - $25/ hr. Call 537-1737 or ray­ •Contract Falling & pointed! 1-900-451-7070. fight against the aging pergolas, trash removal. Stan toll-free 1-877-435-7544. colleran@ ssisland.com. Skidding $2.95/min. 18+ process. Full-time/Part-time. 538-1955. Craft fa ir DRESSINGS FREE to cancer '<:.>._• ...,..._..,...... ,..~"' .... _,.,,._.,/"""·.v.v.~ QUALIFIED ESL and English •Forest Management CRIMINAL RECORD? Cutting edge health products. CARPENTER AVA ILABLE : •Competitive rates Training/support. Call 1-800- patients by the Order of the APflECROfT HERITAGE fAMilY fARM grammar instructor with 20 Canadian pardon seals record. new construction renovations, Eastern Star. Contact Ida ~.NW'.>n_...... • /..,._.,,,'N.'N''~ •Prompt payment 782-9183 (24 hrs). years teaching experience U.S. wa iver permits legal framing to finish, no job to "McManus, 537-5423. ~at Dec bthl0aM-5pM avq.ilable for tutoring , private or •Local References Amer ican entry. Why risk BUSINESS LOANS. $50,000- smal l. Phone John 537-9397. small group - your home or •Fully insured employment, licensi ng, travel, $5 million. Private money avail­ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - ·~,# . 551 Upper ·Gan~er R EXPERIENCED CLEANING 537-8978 Central Hall office. Tel: 537- arrest, deportation , property able. Have you been rejected person/caregiver ava ila ble INFO: 537 5605 fp: ;. 5212 or e-ma il TIGHTLINE confiscation? Canadian - U.S. by your bank? Business plan immediately. 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Jim Ande rson . 537- n browns & grays with black year. 1989 Ford van, all equip­ 9124. stripes, baggy stomach pouch, ment, inventory & client list. tattooed right ear - L8F. Lost SUPERCLEAN . WINDOW ~•• J~ Donore area, 537-9809. Health forces sale, $15,000. cleaning, roof & gutter clean­ 537-4944 ing, construction clean-up. ~ FOUND CATS 1) in Burgoyne WCB insured, reliable service, Ba:y, black & white , short, BUSINESS LOANS. $50,000- The aims and objectives of the $5 million. Private money avail­ reasonable rates . Call John LADY MINTO HOSPITAL haired neutered mail, w/ tattoo, 538-0299, 537-7140. 1 NYK (likely a breede r's able. Have you been rejected FOUNDATION are to raise funds tatoo) . 2) in Shepherd Hills, by your bank? Business plan FULL-TIME HOUSE cleaner RELIABLE WORKER available which will be used to expand and long haired, black & white with and cash flow analysis serv­ needed . 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ACUPUNCTURE and/or 5 years experience in Schedule Work, 10:00-5:00 IS NOW BEING OFFERED windshield replacement and Please Call 323 Lower Ganges Road ~ Refreshments .§}.11!:.., ON SALT SPRING ISLAND repair. Wage based on experi­ (Lancer Building) ence. Housing available. Fax 653-4821 For more information RICHARD WEATHERALL resume to 867-873-3739 or (Optician) on this safe and email:diamondglass@theedge 537-2648 Office effective alternative to .ca. Attention: Bryan Rendell. 537-2214 Emergencies cosmetic surgery, COUNSELLORS NEEDED. CFtristmas phone: The idea of these monthly meetings is to offer Cijents are referred to coun­ with · keynote speakers on topics of mutual interest plus DR. CHARLES ALSBERG sellors in private practice an opportunity to highlight your business in tum Q}he Communit~ 653-4216 trained by Counsellor Training Gospd CFtapef through brief presentations. 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DNA is a DEADLINES six-p iece Salt Spring band Christmas activities: marriage, divorce , beliefs, Experience with lots of experience, good depression, poverty, sexuality, Assistance with musical variety and ·profes­ disability, foster care, adoption, DISPLAY CONGRATULATIONS dally Uvlng at home sional sound , li9hts and homosexuality, homelessness, effects. For bookmgs, call Friday, 5 pm to the aboriginal life; www.writersre­ IslAND REFERENcES Dave: 538-0300. quired.com . CLASSIFIED CRUISE SHIP employment GILLIAN Monday, 5 pm LIGHT-UP immediately recruiting: estheti­ ,r cians, massage therapists, nail 537-5139 BED & BISCUIT dog minding. TOO LATE TO technicians, hairdressers, aer­ Quality in-home boarding and DECORATING obic instructors. Interviews are daycare. Reasonable rates . CLASSIFY in Victoria on December 13/03. References avail. Convenient Tuesday, noon Book interview: email: to ferry. Call Donna 653-4044. CONTEST WINNERS berniel@str . co . uk . PHONE: BEST ALL ROUND 306-929-4583. PLEASANT-NATURED 537-9933 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK - Experienced female house­ Calvin's Bistro, Lower Ganges Rd., $150 cleaner available for quality FAX: 537-2613 you 're reading them now! BEST USE OF LIGHTS Place a 25-word classified in home orB & B cleaning. Island 99 B.C. & Yukon newspapers references . Can do home First: STS Ltd ., Grantville St., $100 checking & housesitting. 653- Second: B.C. Hydro, Lower Ganges Rd., $75 for only $309. Call this news­ pape r for details, 4084. Honourable Mention: Island Savings Credit Union, or phone 1-866-669-9222 HOME MAKIN' Momas House McPhillips Ave. ext.1 01. www.communityclas­ Cleaning Services. sifieds.ca Professional, high quality, envi­ MOST CREATIVE ronmentally friendly residential First: Love My Kitchen, Fulford-Ganges Rd., $100 SSI EMPLOYMENT and estate cleaning. http://salt­ Second: Flowers & Wine, Fulford-Ganges Rd., $75 spring.gulfislands.com/mamas Honourable Mention: West of the Moon, Purvis Lone SERVICES aRA Miles 537-1325. ~ Who else i~ going to guarantee Are you unemployed and need your child's success? BEST USE OF MATERIALS help with your job search? Are First: Calvin 's Bistro, Lower Ganges Rd., $100 you thinking about re-training? PARTY RENTALS Second: Stone Walm s, Lower Ganges Rd., $75 If you are receMng Employment ALANON /ALATEEN A pro­ At Sylvan, we're so committed to helping your Honourable Mention:·Fables Cottage, Hereford Ave. Insurance Benefits (or have gram for family and friends of child succeed in math and reading that we received these benefits within the alcoholics. For further informa­ guarantee results. When success is guaranteed, by last 3 years) we have a variety of tion call 537-2941, 653-4288 f_ r. , , there's no telling how far a child will go. Sponsored )(_/fop \. programs availalie to assist you. or 537-4909.

SALT SPRING Island Recycle 3 BDRM HOUSE, newly reno­ WATERFRONT HOUSE avail. HOME FOR 2, garden, long GUARANTEED APPROVAL. Depot is located at 349 vated , close to town. 5 appl. immediately until the spring. term , south end. Would love You work - you drive. Bad Rainbow Rd. We are open N/S. Avail. Jan 1, $11 00 plus Beautiful, bright, clean, spa­ farm with animals. Caretake or credit, no credit OK. Over 400 Tuesday through Saturday, 10 utilities. 537-1822. cious, tully turn. , N/P, N/S. affordable rent. Excellent local 4x4s - vans & cars available. am to 5 pm. This service is $1300 & util. Refs. req. Call references. 653-2032. RENT TO buy - large two bed­ Ross Walker 537-9710 Call 24 hrs 1-888-921-2733. operated by Salt Spring Island room mobile home in 537-2293. Call today - drive tomorrow! Community Services. Please 1 BDRM. APT. close to ocean, www.islandmarine.ca $495 & util. Suits quiet person. Cedarview Park. Covered UNIQUE ARTIST'S home - Practical solutions for your RARE - 1999 CADILLAC call The Recycle Depot at 537- deck, fenced yard , view, WID, spacious, elegant, furnished. waterfront development 1200, or Community Services avail. Dec 1. 537-2476. Eldorado (E.T.C.) tully loaded, References required . cat ok, terms to be negotiated Private yet within walking dis­ Pile driving, ramps & floats. 2 dr., red with white leather, at 537-9971 tor information on at approx. $600/mo. Must have tance to town and a sandy XMAS - SOUTHEND house Local references. • chrome wheels, sun root, 12 materials accepted tor recy­ 2 BEDOORM, FURNISHED. or good references & credit. 537- beach . Available Jan. 4 - cling. tor rent Dec 15 - Jan 1. 3 disc cd , car phone, 89,000 km, unfurnished, mid December. 0612. March 1. $900/mo. 537-9606. bdrm ., 2 bath, ocean view, pri­ FREE: COUCH & chair and References req uired. $900/ extended warranty, exc. condi­ mo. plus util. N/S, N/P. 250 BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT vate, sunny, close. to trails and tion, $32,900 obo, 537-9502. washing machine. 537-4374. home, private beach, 2 bed­ beaches. $1100. 653-9633. 537-0477. 18 HP MERCURY Outboard, SOFA BED, good condition . room , 1 bath, WID, D/W, N/P, DEER LODGE at Mt . 1979 HONDA CIVIC hatch­ Free tor pick up. sleeps two. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, N/S, Some furniture. Perfect long shaft, high thrust prop, back, auto., only 86,000 orig. long term (5 yrs. max), 2 bed­ Washington, 1 or 2 bedrooms, 537-2854. tor quiet single or couple. full amenities, hot tub, under­ elec start, remote controls & km. , negligible rust, engine rooms , close to Ganges , December to July 15. $950. tank $550, 653-2325. purrs, $1125 firm. Waterproof MAYTG PORTABLE dish­ oceanview, newly renovated , ground parking, slopeside washer. 537-1133. 604-224-1001 or 537-0757. ground level. Call537-2699. OUTBOARDS: 25 H.P. , $500. utility trailer w/cover, $400 obo. $750 . Referen ces required. 10 H.P. $300. 14 ft. fiberglass 538-0133. OLD CAST iron machine, used 537-0629. 2 BEDROOM, NEW flooring, SUNNY southfacing new paint, washer/dryer, car­ boat, $50.537-4489. 1990 BMW 325 i, excellent tor melting lead, (Ludlow) with 1 BEDROOM SELF-CON ­ 1 Bedroom Cottage. motor, take all, 537-4155. port, big deck. South end condition, 537-4282. TAINED suite, private, close to duplex. $750. 653-4018. Vaulted ceilings. town . Suits single person. N/S, Skylights. Washer I HOUSE EXCHANGE 1991 VOLVO 240 station N/P, $550/mo. inclusive. FURNISHED 2 BDRM mobile Call wagon , newly rebuilt engine. home near the ocean. Close to dryer. Seeking quiet Cottage in FINDHORN Available now. 538-0380. and tidy tenant. Long Mint condition, $10,900 obo. · fi~ town. Large organic garden. N.E. SCOTLAND 537-4819. ll .. l CDi t fi iiB HI I UIH STUDIO FOR rent, separate Mature, responsible , non­ _erm. N/S N/P $650 entrance, suits one only. smoker, $750 +. Jan 1, long plus hydro. 537-4040 Aug/Sept 2004 1984 CHEVY CITATION SIGHTFIRST. Charming. 604 341-9070, term. 537-2259. "Canadiana" special. Auto, V6, $550 inclusive. Jan. 1. References Available SECOND CHANCE FINANCE. We say yes runs well , good island car, HOUSE FOR rent. 3 bedroom, $700 obo. 653-4448. • SPECTACULAR VIEWS, pri­ Vesuvius, no pets. $1 000 plus ,See Lilac Cottage to poor credit and bankrupts. A LIONS PRO.JECT vate bachelor suite with deck .util. 604 341-9070, Jan. 1 www.findhorn.comtnfalbandbl Select from over 450 cars - FORD FESTIVA tor sale, 1994 0 on acreage, suitable tor one BEAUTIFUL SMALL newly trucks, 4x4s - vans. Call Marty good condition , $2100. 653- person, N/S, $500/mo. incl. util. Contact 44 (1309) 691017 or lan 604-552-4554. 4474. RECYCLE 537-9309. painted cottage avail. tor long term rental. One bedroom NEAR GANGES: Clean fur­ YOUR sleeping loft, skylights, window nished room tor single woman; seat. Walk to town . Ideal tor shared kitchen, laundry, bath-· OLD GLASSES rooms, $325 inclusive. Page 1- FOR LEASE, 620 sq. ft. clean, quiet professional. Cat ok. No ACCOMMODATION INFOR­ kids as we have big dogs. NS. 800-691-9366 and leave Your old prescription bright, space. Complete sepa­ phone number (n ot pay­ MATION for the Gulf Islands is lenses can be a gift of rate building ideal for artists Refs. ADSL zon·e. $700/month, a mouse-click away. www.gul­ includes hydro. 537-4155. phone). sight. Boxes located at: studio, workshop, office and/or fislands.net retail. At the Home Design FULFORD VILLAGE, unusual SHARE LARGE , furnished • Pharmasave Centre. 537-5340. rustic cabin , 3/4 acre, creek, house, close to Ganges. • Bank of Montreal woodstove, hydro, extende\1 $385/mth including utilities & GREAT EXPOSURE. laundry. Seeking N/S, industri­ • Bank of Commerce Storefront 850 sq . ft. Upper deck, outhouse, N/S, pets ok, suit couple. Furn. $850, Jan 1 - ous people w/ references 537- • Island Savings Credit Union Ganges Centre. Across from 5733. • Gu[f Islands Optical Government Building . Call June 30. Phone 653-4051 537-9220. Dec 5 - 10; other dates 1-604- SWEET, 3 BDRM to share with 1975 V/W BEETLE STD 4CYL...... $2695 255-5230. 1 woman who likes pets . 1965 FORD MUSTANG 6·AUTO ...... $7495 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Artist? Studio space incl. 1468 s.t. air-cond itioned, SOUTHEND SUBLET, fur­ 1991 ISUZU RODEO STD V/6 ...... $4895 nished, 3 bdrm., 2 bath home. Close to Ganges . Laundry, 1985 SUBARU STWG 4X4 STD ...... $1495 SALT SPRING Music is on the heated, finished space at wood stove, big kitchen . Yard, Internet at www.saltspringmu­ Merchant Mews for lease. Garden, WID, piano. Jan. 15 - 1984 NISSAN 4X4 PU STD ...... $2195 Oct. 15, maybe longer, N/P, porch swing. Avail Now. 475 +. sic.com . Hear song samples Ideal for any production/ shop 538-1617. 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4CYL AUTO ... $2295 before you buy. Pay by cheque work. Richard 537-9125. $850/mo. 653-4443. AIR MILES SINGLE ADULT to share spa­ 1990 CHEV SPRINT STD 3 CYL TURBO .. $2795 or credit card . More than 40 STREET-FRONT, stand-alone WINTER RENTAL avail. 1988 COs availab)e. cious, furnished 2 bdrm. , 1 OLDS WAGON V/6 AUTO ...... $1895 994 s. f. shop/store available immed. , 2 one bdrm. furnished 1983 VOLVO 4CYL AUTO ...... $1395 cottages, surrounded by lovely bath. suite in Ganges. Kitchen , January 1, lease. Merchant dining rm., living rm. , WD, tele­ ~AYLESS 1985 CHEV CAPRICE V/8 AUTO ...... $1295 Mews across from Home gardens, 5 min. walk to Ganges central. Dec. - Apr. 1. phone, tv, deck, gardens. Util. U1i value the is/mulfM 1971 FORD V/8 AUTO FARM TRUCK ...... $695 Design Centre. Hig hly visible, incl. $495/mo. 537-1620. wonderful location. Richard N/S, WD avail., heat/hydro incl. COMPLETE 1978 FORD F250V/8 AUTO 3/4T ...... $1495 537-9125. Good references. $500/mo. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM V/8 AUTO ... $3695 537-5899 or 537-6965. Unleaded Fuels • Diesel 1973 MGB CONV 4CYL STD ...... $2695 AVAILABLE FOR 2 months RESPONSIBLE, FIT, retired Tm:s • Bam:ries •.Aru:s

FARMING Local Shriners INTEG RITY: _ the north end fitness • Salt Spring 4- christmas fit kit JOY H Club mem­ support hospital ber Lulu • two months membership Fulford • 2 hour personal orientation received an Infants born on Salt "We have also been able award from • body composition assessmm:llt Spring Island may have to have nurses go for edu­ the Gulf Islands Shrine cation related to pedri­ t he Farmers' • five tanning sessions Club to thank during their atrics and infants. That's Institute for first days of life. been really good for us," her integrity On November 27, club she said. and honesty $.69.95 president Lazlo Bedocs Money from this year's at the Fall Fair presented a $3,772 cheque · cheque will help buy a t his year. to Lady Minto Hospital - weigh scale to go with the Fulford had 1~~~ · ~:· ~$ ·,-:~ :·.~:; '~ ' · · ~:;·~Y,~~;~ staff for the purchase of current infant warmer declined a Fall ,. o;, f)f ,£ ·: pediatric equipment Local resuscitation unit Fair trophy Shrine Club treasurer Bob Jones said the scale is when she dis­ Morgan and Director Bob added to the unit so the covered she r Ru,.Doclor®~~l!~ Petty were also on hand. infant doesn ' t have to be inadvertently .J, 7/.k-ea???~Mac/ai-Vilt(! " L,_ {l_ }). Bedocs said the mohey moved off the warmer to was raised thro?g: sale ?f be weighed. broke a rule kayak raffle tic ets this Bedocs said the club has which does 44 not allow ani­ :i)~ - $25 · 99 ADAY!. · ~ yeCarl.. . d ' t held fundraisers for at 1n1ca 1 coor Ina or . mals to be ,. • P. G aynor J ones an d c hIe. f o f least . 10 years. PreviOus . . donatiOns have helped buy entered in RUG DOCTOR . • I staff and radiologist Dr. f . h. . f h b' h. ir if. bot h an open Don Shea received the - u~ms mgs ?r t_ e ut I_ng ;;• IS AVAILABLE class and as a Rl··ll .• l • ~ cheque from the Shriners. smte, resusCitatiOn equip- r1. AT.. . The .1~ fa\ • '-~ 4-H project. "We don ' t know what ment for the emergency ~ # 1- 32 7 RAINBOW ROAD 538-0388 ~ they really need. I told the depart~ent. and a pediatric Photo by Mitchell Sherrin head nurse to put it to resuscitatiOn. d~ll fo~ f.~t=?..·;,~•.'~ : ;·. ~-~~~~~~~~.;. ~4,.. ,•.:· ~~· .:=#~ good use for the kids," advanced c.ardiac hfe sup- Bedocs said. port educatiOn. Jones said the Shriners The Shriners Club is donate a yearly cheque, committed to ~ai~mg and · the hospital appreci- money for the benefit of ates their efforts. children and infants.

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The house my grandfather Dad's Oatmeal built in 1903 is 100 years old this year. Cookies You know the one - right where you think 1 c. butter you 're going to crash into 1 c. brown sugar the barn on the opposite 1 egg .-- side, about two miles down 1 tbsp. corn syrup Beddis Road. 1 tsp. vanilla Its bright red roof match­ 2 c. oatmeal es the house. My mother 1 c. flour thought it was nicely coor­ 1 c. coconut dinated when she had both 1/2 tsp. baking soda roofs redone several years 1 tsp. baking powder ago. 2 tsp. ginger I think my grandfather 2 tsp. cinnamon would have approved; it's 1/2 tsp. nutmeg strong, just like the hand­ 1/2 tsp. allspice hewed logs in its structure, 1/2 tsp. salt and the oxen that hauled those timbers in 1894. Drop by spoonfuls on The house is in fine cookie sheet Bake at 375 shape, too. It could use degrees for 8-10 minutes. some fresh paint and it could be refurbished a touch - we always teased my mom about that red plaid couch. I think that's why - she chose red roofing! There's always one thing ever present when I walk through the kitchen door, though. I can smell fresh­ baked bread or Betty Beddis ' ·oatmeal cookies or, God forbid, head cheese on the woodstove. The memo­ ries are always there. ' I wonder if my grandfa­ ther knows what a legacy he left Open 7'days a ,_r-r--. All ,. proceeds ro *local tnes(fmm ftft ••••~n~ Derrick's ISLAND Call Debbie Wrate PICS who will bring gifts & greetings along with helpful information about your new community 537-5071 Page 11, 'Wg~COME. .., DRIFTWOOD . "\1\!:AGON SINCE 1930