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& ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ PAGE B1 Light-up winners named Best use of lights Most creative Best use of 1. Islands Savings 1. STS materials 2. Harlan’s 2. Coatings by Design 1. Harlan’s HM: Physioworks 2. Island Savings HM: Thrifty’s HM: Fables Cottage HM: Love My Kitchen HM: Harlan’s Best overall: HM: Stitches Island Savings Credit Union Island dresses for Christmas in annual decorating contest • Light-up walking tour, Page B5. Coulthard was the perfect judge to keep By SUSAN LUNDY an eye out for Scrooge references: having Staff Writer done the lights for the Newman production Salt Spring’s “master of lights” turned his at ArtSpring for the last umpteen years, he knowing eyes to Salt Spring businesses Fri- can quote just about every line in the play day night, joining a group of veteran judges and describe all the scenes. in the Driftwood’s annual Christmas Light- And in the end, picking winners wasn’t C R A F T Y : up contest. too hard. Easily named “best overall,” the Among those ArtSpring lights man Marv Coulthard Island Savings Credit Union display took our manning the squinted and murmured and jotted down breath away. colourful dis- notes as he scrutinized the decorative delights “I see the handiwork of Susannah Devitt,” plays at the of 22 competing businesses both in and out Coulthard wisely noted as he identified annual Beaver of Ganges. Devitt’s theatre design skills in the credit union’s eight window displays. Each window Point Hall Christ- My daughters, Danica and Sierra, and I mas Craft Fair followed him about, listening closely and is a work of art, taking on a different shop hoping some of his wisdom would illuminate theme straight from Dickens’ era. were, above, our night as well. (Driftwood newspaper Devitt told the Driftwood Monday that Sarah Dawn owner Tony Richards also dressed as a judge, her vision came together with teamwork with wings for but spent most of his time whining about my and the many hands of fellow credit union all occasions, driving and trying to peek at everyone else’s employees. and, left, Ard- Window topics were picked in accor- rating sheet.) dance with the Scrooge theme, everyone was ice McCrea and With Coulthard scheduled to light-up Sid assigned to a window, the groups met, and Candace Sikor- and Arvid’s Christmas show that night, we set then “we all went into our attics and retrieved ski of Crowned off just as darkness fell, wandering about Gan- things,” Devitt said. Jewels. ges, driving to businesses in outlying areas, In addition to the window displays, the Photos by Derrick Lundy and then settling down to choose winners and credit union’s interior includes a gleaming munch on dinner at Raven Street Café. old-fashioned Christmas tree and intricate- This year, competing businesses were invit- looking snowﬂakes made from beer and pop ed to add a Scrooge theme to their displays, can tabs. although references to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol were not mandatory. LIGHT-UP CONTEST WINNERS B2 �� $ 95 �� 62 ��

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�� B2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Special people’s ArtSpring debut set �� The Special People drama for them to hear the applause group takes the step to the and know their efforts were �� big stage Monday when it appreciated, is indeed an presents its fourth annual exciting experience.” �� Christmas play — this time Thomas thanks ArtSpring at ArtSpring. for giving the Special People The half-hour play written drama group access to the �� and directed by Devon Met- stage for rehearsal and per- calfe features islanders with formance. Metcalfe is also �� special needs. grateful for being able to Showtime is 1:30 p.m., work with these islanders. and admission is free. “I have never had the Denny Thomas is involved privilege of working with with the group and is enthu- people who are completely siastic about its members non-judgemental, totally being given the opportunity lacking in prejudice, as well to shine. as understanding and com- “That each person has the passionate of each others’ chance to realize his or her challenges as are the special SETTING THE STAGE: Actors from the Special People fullest potential on stage, needs people I have worked drama group rehearse for their upcoming perfor- and to have that potential with in the Christmas play,” mance which takes place Monday at ArtSpring. recognized by the audience, she said. Photo by Derrick Lundy LIGHT-UP CONTEST WINNERS From Page B1 The credit union took ﬁrst Coulthard, who had never side the flower shop, and the food and drink used in place for “most creative” and seen the Adyard-full worked of lights on bybrightly-twinkling S.P. Christ- the window is real and “good second for “best use of mate- and Yuletide scenes, sucked mas greenery inside. enough to eat.” rials” before being awarded in a little gasp as we rounded In the “most creative” cat- Stitches also used store- “best overall.” the corner onto Grantville egory, honourable mentions relevant material for its dis- Topping the “materi- Street. went to Salt Spring Physio- play, earning it an honour- als” challenge was Harlan’s “There’s really no com- works (which used 21 rolls of able mention. Chocolates’ tastebud-teasing petition here, is there?” he wrapping paper to decorate Richards enthused over “Scrooge town” entry, which murmured, appreciating the its entire space with Christ- the fibre optics light dis- also placed second for “most way the Keowns use depth, mas presents, and even has play in the Mouat’s window creative” and got an honour- width ��and height to spread theme-accompanying words (Coulthard even described able mention for “best use of out their light show. written on the windows), �� how it works), but because lights.” Actually, for the first and to Fables Cottage, which his rating sheet was com- Harlan’s entire display time in�� recent Light-up his- features the Polar Express pletely blank, we suggested — which took eight hours tory, STS did have a light- (Coulthard was pretty happy to complete — is made from show rival with Coatings by with the light on the train), he leave the judging to us and concentrate more on candy and mostly-edible Design’s� Beddis�� Road dis- and a plywood cut-out that material. (Coulthard was play. It also illuminates its kids can stick their faces in paying the dinner bill. particularly impressed with neighbourhood with a sea- for photos. We concluded our evening with a drive home through a the way the scene is lit.) sonal glo�w,�� and took second Like Harlan’s, Love My Topping the “best use place in the�� category. Kitchen went with a mouth- Christmas-lit Ganges, won- of lights” category once Thrifty Foods�� picked up watering window dressing, dering how colours dancing again was Hal and Donna an honourable�� mention in picking up a “materials” in Coulthard’s head might Keown’s STS Christmas the “lights” section for its honourable mention for its affect his lighting of the Sid extravaganza. beautifully-lit�� balcony out- Christmas feast display. All and Arvid show that night. ��

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�� B4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD �� Julia Lucich Island Life art show will benefit Lady Minto Hospital By ELLEN YEUNG Staff Writer Salt Spring artist Julia Lucich is grateful for many reasons, not the least of which is her family. She’s also grateful for the Salt Spring community, which she and her family — husband Mark, son Gary and daughter Shoshana — moved to from Oregon four years ago. Aside from a vibrant arts �� culture and the high school for her two children, Lucich feels fortunate because of �� Salt Spring’s strong sense of community. �� “We count our blessings to be part of a fabulous com- �� munity,” she said. “It’s still small enough that there’s a �� sense of pulling together. OF ISLAND, FOR ISLAND: Lady Minto Hospital Foundation president Wendy Shea, There’s interdependence.” left, and artist Julia Lucich display some of the paintings that will be on sale at �� As a way to give something Landing Party Fine Art Gallery with half the proceeds of sales going to the local back to Salt Spring, Lucich hospital. Photo by Derrick Lundy is presenting a benefit art show called Of the Island/ time artist 10 years ago. colour that you see,” she painting in the series, called For the Island from Friday to The figures in the series said. “I love colour. Colour Playing the Field, shows a �� Sunday at the Landing Party are oftenAd viewed worked unobtru- on byevokes S.P. emotion and every- pear among a trio of green �� Fine Art Gallery. Half of all sively from behind. thing, and I enjoy that.” apples. �� sales will be donated to Lady “You don’t have to see Lucich prefers pastels “Paintings are the world in Minto Hospital. their faces to know some- because of their amazing ver- which I play,” Lucich wrote “We’re incredibly lucky thing about them. You know satility and spontaneity. And in a 2001 Art Trends maga- a lot about people from �� to have such a facility in our it’s very hard to replicate the zine. “I choose for it to be how they hold themselves,” midst,” she said. intensity of colour using oils bright and varied. I prefer During the art show, Lucich she said. “And the play of or acrylics, she said. As well, vivid rather than drab, joy will present her series of light is creating a beautiful new paintings called Island moment.”��because pastels are pigments rather than anguish. I choose Life, which was assembled Lucich points to the Just in dry form, the artworks’ the intimacy of the individ- Another�� Day painting in colours won’t change over ual to the anonymity of the in the last year and a half. �� The series consists of mainly which a man leans against the years. crowd, and prefer decency to pastel paintings, with some the ferry deck railing gazing Lucich will also sell other dialectic.” acrylics, and show candid at the Gulf Islands scenery. paintings and limited-edition Mark Lucich will also dis- scenes of people going about “He’s �utterly�� transfixed by prints, including some from play his collection of bright- their lives. They include peo- nature and the beauty around the Party Animal series she is ly coloured resin and bronze ple looking over flowers at him,” she said. best known for in Canadian animal sculptures. the Saturday Market, a ferry By contrast,�� Studies On and American art galleries. The art show is on Friday, worker at Fulford directing Board shows �� a girl who They show animals in their December 10 from 4 to 8 traffic, a woman and some likely grew up on the Gulf natural environments but p.m., Saturday, December 11 girls on the sidelines watch- Islands, sitting on the ferry Lucich washes the animals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ing a soccer match, women engrossed�� in her reading. in bold, unnatural colours Sunday, December 12 from on lawn chairs chatting, peo- �� “There may�� be orcas going like green and purple. 11 to 4. ple at the fall fair, and people by but she probably doesn’t Another series is Garden The Landing Party Fine �� just lost in thought. care,” Lucich said. Twists, which plays with Art Gallery is located at “They depict slices of �� Most of the paintings start composition. At first glance, 2191 North End Road. For island life insofar as the peo- �� out as charcoal sketches. ple of the island go. That’s the paintings look like ordi- more information, call 537- �� what fascinates me,” she Then, Lucich creates an nary still lifes, though juxta- 8447 or check out www. �� said. acrylic underpainting before posed against vibrant back- landingpartygallery.com. �� “It’s the people of the painting with the soft pastels. grounds. But from the paint- Salt Spring musician Chris island that I love to express, Glimpses of the underpaint- ings’ titles, one soon real- Auld’s newest CD Atmost- and the mood of the island,” ing, done in complementary izes the subjects stand in for fear II will be introduced said Lucich, who started colours to the top pastel lay- people and that tongue-in- at the show and half of the dabbling in portraiture 25 ers, are evident. cheek humour is at work. For proceeds will benefit Lady years ago and became a full- “It adds life to the final example, Lucich’s favourite Minto Hospital.

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Christmas Light-up tour one more reason to shop local Shopping on Salt Spring has its city counterpart beat hands down. Not only is the parking free, the gift choices unique and this year’s “shop local” promotions full of prizes and surprises, but people can get some Christmas-decorating cheer while they’re out and about. Bundle up in thick socks and a warm coat and take the following walking and driving tour to see the 22 businesses entered in the Driftwood’s annual Light-up contest. Park near the Ganges Post Office and cross Fulford-Ganges Road to peer in the windows at 8 Branches Holistic Health Centre before heading to Hereford Avenue and taking in Salt Spring Phys- ioworks. Walk along Hereford, stop at Fables Cottage — be sure to go right up to the front door — and then move on to Stitches Quilt Shop. Cut through the United Church meadow to the back of Island Savings Credit Union and then turn right on McPhillips Avenue to check out Sports Traders. Cross the road to Island Savings and be prepared to spend some time taking in each of the credit union’s windows. Be sure to go look into the lobby as well. Next, scoot through the parking lot between Creekside and Locks Stock and Barber to the Transitions Thrift Shop. Then, take a detour over to Calypso Interiors, before crossing back to Fulford-Ganges Road (through the walkway beside Island Star Video) to view Flowers and Wine. Heading back towards the center of town on the same side of the road, take a minute to feast on the feast in the Love My Kitchen window and beside it, Harlan’s Chocolates. Rounding the corner towards McPhillips again, peek in the Pharmasave window, then take a quick jaunt to the left to check out WearEvery Wear Clothing, before heading over to Thrifty Foods on Purvis Lane. Enjoy the lights on the balcony outside Thrifty’s flower shop and then, if it’s prior to closing time, step inside to enjoy the decorations above the grocery store’s fruit and vegetable section. From Thrifty’s, walk to Mouat’s Home Hardware, taking in windows on both sides of the building; then cross Fulford-Ganges Road to Grace Point Square, where Sharon’s Country Home and Sunfire Creations have also dressed for the season. On the way back to your car, check out West of the Moon’s creative entry. Marit Once in your vehicle, crank the heat and maybe some Christmas tunes and take a trip McBride towards the water on Beddis Road. Don’t worry, you can’t miss the Coatings by Design light and Santa display. Peter check out Back in Ganges, head up the hill and stop in at the Lady Minto Thrift Shop, followed by Ganges Village Market (again, you might want to go inside the grocery store to see the decorations). the Driftwood for For the grand finale, drive towards Walker’s Hook to 125 Grantville Street for STS’s annual light local shopping ideas. fest, remembering to drop off something there for the Salt Spring Food Bank.

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�� what’sYOUR TELEVISION GUIDEon �� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PAGE B9 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 �� THIS �� WEEK’S �� MOVIES �� Salt Spring Driftwood: Main Movie Breakout for �� Dec 8, 2004 to Dec 14, 2004 �� WEDNESDAY, DEC 8 �� 6:00 PM �� r\ + A Girl At the Window (La jeune �� fille à la fenêtre) (2000, Drama) A young �� woman moves to the big city to experience the �� excitement of the roaring 20s. Hughes Frenette, �� Diane Dufresne (1h45) �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Clover Bend (2001, Thriller) �� A criminal’s brother seeks revenge on a grieving �� officer after a fatal hostage situation. Robert �� Urich, David Keith (1h35) 8:00 PM �� f\ ++ Dunston Checks In (1996, �� Comedy) An orangutan escapes from his �� malicious owner and wreaks havoc in a posh �� majestic hotel. Jason Alexander, Rupert � Everett (2h) 9:00 PM 3\ ++++ Angels in America (2003, Drama) A group of Americans confront different �� aspects of AIDS during the Reagan era. Al Pacino, Meryl Streep (1h) �� e\ +++ Ocean's Eleven (2001, Crime Story) A thief devises a plan to rob an �� underground vault that serves three Las Vegas �� casinos. George Clooney, Julia Roberts (2h30) �� o\ +++ Pretty in Pink (1986, Romance) A girl from the wrong side of town �� becomes involved with a popular, wealthy young �� man. Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy (1h30) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ ++ Au coeur du mensonge (1999, �� Drama) A teacher is increasingly unsettled by a town’s suspicions during a murder investigation. �� Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Gamblin �� (2h15) �� 3\ +++ Auto Focus (2002, �� Biography) The story of ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ star Bob Crane and the darker side of his personal life. Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe (1h45) 11:45 PM 3\ ++ Just Another Story (2003, Comedy/Drama) A diverse group of 20- somethings deal with love, parents and friends in New York. GQ, Jaclyn DeSantis (1h35) THURSDAY, DEC 9 7:00 PM 3\ ++ Daredevil (2003, Fantasy) A blind man, whose other senses are enhanced, becomes an acrobatic superhero. Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner (1h45) 8:00 PM e\ +++ Ocean's Eleven (2001, �� Crime Story) A thief devises a plan to rob an underground vault that serves three Las Vegas casinos. George Clooney, Julia Roberts (2h30) f\ ++ The Last Boy Scout (1991, Action) A cynical ex-secret agent and a former quarterback team up to solve a murder case. Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans (2h) 8:45 PM �� 3\ + Love Don't Cost A Thing (2003, Comedy) A high school outcast pays a �� cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend in order to look cool. Nick Cannon, Christina Milian (1h45) �� 9:00 PM o\ +++ A Christmas Story (1983, �� Family) Chronicles a little boy’s efforts to receive an air rifle for Christmas in the 1940s. Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin (1h30) l\ +++ The Ghost of Greville Lodge �� (2000, Mystery) A teen visits his great uncle’s �� mansion and finds himself involved in a mystery. �� George Cole, Prunella Scales (2h) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ ++ Funeral in Berlin (1966, �� Mystery) A British secret agent is assigned to �� help a Russian defector stage his own funeral. �� Michael Caine, Eva Renzi (2h) �� 10:30 PM �� 3\ ++ Jackass: The Movie (2002, � �� Comedy) A group of people perform a wide variety of stunts and gross-out gags. Johnny �� Knoxville, Bam Margera (1h30) �� FRIDAY, DEC 10 �� 6:00 PM �� r\ +++ The Positively True �� Adventures of the Alleged Texas �� Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993, �� Comedy) A housewife is accused of hiring a hit man to kill the mother of her daughter’s rival. Holly �� Hunter, Beau Bridges (2h) �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ + You Got Served (2004, Drama) �� Two friends must win their city’s dance contest �� in order to open a recording studio. Omarion, �� Marques Houston (1h45) 7:30 PM �� o\ The Ultimate Christmas Present �� (2000, Comedy) Two 12-year-old girls stumble �� upon a mysterious device that changes the �� weather. Peter Scolari, Bill Fagerbakke �� (1h30) �

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FRIDAY, DEC 10 �� 8:00 PM f\ +++ Perry Mason: Case of the �� Shooting Star (1986, Mystery) Perry �� Mason defends an actor accused of shooting a �� famous talk-show host on the air. Raymond �� Burr, Barbara Hale (2h) �� 8:45 PM 3\ +++ The Triplets of Belleville �� (2003, Animated) A grandmother and her �� dog team up with a dance team to rescue her �� grandson. (1h15) �� 9:00 PM �� e\ ++ Scrooged (1988, Fantasy) �� A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts. Bill �� Murray, Karen Allen (2h) �� o\ ++ Hook (1991, Fantasy) A grown- �� up Peter Pan must return to Neverland to rescue �� his kids from Captain Hook. Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman (2h20) �� 10:00 PM �� 3\ +++ The Transporter (2002, �� Action) An outlaw finds his life becoming all the �� more dangerous when he turns against criminals. �� Jason Statham, Shu Qi (1h45) �� 10:15 PM r\ + Flesh Gordon Meets the �� Cosmic Cheerleaders (1993, Erotica) �� Flesh launches into space to save his girlfriend �� and is stopped by cosmic cheerleaders. Vince �� Murdocco, Robyn Kelly (2h) �� 11:20 PM o\ +++ � Private Benjamin (1980, Comedy) A pampered woman joins the army, thinking she is signing up at a luxurious resort. �� Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan (1h40) 11:45 PM 3\ ++ Undisputed (2002, Action) �� A heavyweight championship boxer is sent to prison where he must face the reigning champ. �� Ving Rhames, Wesley Snipes (1h45) SATURDAY, DEC 11 6:00 PM t\ ++++ Raging Bull (1980, �� Biography) The story of the rise and dramatic fall of middleweight prize-fighter Jake LaMotta. �� Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty (3h) 6:30 PM �� 0\ Heureux hasard (2001, Drame �� de moeurs) Deux individus se perdent, puis �� essaient de se retrouver plusieurs années plus �� tard. Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack (2h) �� 7:00 PM �� 2\ Samantha: An American Girl �� Holiday (2004, Adventure) In 1904, a �� fun-loving girl has her life turned upside down �� during a trip to New York. AnnaSophia Robb, �� Mia Farrow (2h) �� 3\ ++ Chasing Liberty (2004, �� Romance) The President’s daughter eludes �� her entourage in Europe and falls for a British �� stranger. Mandy Moore, Stark Sands (2h) �� 8:00 PM 5\\ ++ The Last Ride (2004, Action) �� An ex-con recruits his grandson to exact revenge �� on the cop who put him behind bars. Dennis �� Hopper, Fred Ward (2h) �� e\ Naughty or Nice (2004) A sports �� radio jock is changed by a holiday encounter with �� a young fan dying of cancer. George Lopez, �� James Kirk (2h) �� f\ +++ Magnum Force (1973, �� Suspense) A detective discovers that a rash �� of murders is the work of a police assassination squad. Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook �� (2h30) �� k\ ++ A Vow to Cherish (A Billy �� Graham Special) (1999, Religious) �� The life of a business executive is turned upside � down when his wife become very ill. Barbara Babcock, Ken Howard (1h30) 9:00 PM �� 2\ ++ The Last Castle (2001, Action) A celebrated General is sent to a military prison where he challenges an �� unjust warden. Robert Redford, James Gandolfini (2h30) 3\ ++ Stuck On You (2003, Comedy) �� Conjoined twins leave their jobs behind and set �� out to make it big in Hollywood. Matt Damon, �� Greg Kinnear (2h) t\ ++++ Raging Bull (1980, Biography) The story of the rise and dramatic �� fall of middleweight prize-fighter Jake LaMotta. �� Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty (3h) o\ �� ++ Aspen Extreme (1993, �� Drama) Two friends from Detroit leave for the �� Colorado Rockies to become ski instructors. �� Paul Gross, Peter Berg (2h) �� 9:15 PM �� r\ ++ The Late Shift (1995, Drama) �� This story chronicles the battle between Letterman and Leno over Carson’s ‘Tonight �� Show.’ Kathy Bates, Ed Begley Jr. (1h45) �� 11:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Analyze That (2002, Comedy) �� A mobster is released from prison and turns to �� his stressed-out analyst for help. Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal (1h45) �� r\ + The Gong Show Movie (1980, �� Comedy) Depicts a crazy day in the life of �� Chuck Barris, the creator and host of ‘The Gong �� Show.’ Chuck Barris, Robert Altman �� (1h45) �� o\ +++ Batman Returns (1992, �� Action) Batman is called upon to rescue �� Gotham’s citizens from the Penguin and �� Catwoman. Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito �� (1h30) �� 11:30 PM 2\ +++ �� The Usual Suspects (1995, �� Crime Story) The sole survivor of a drug deal �� gone wrong recounts the events that led to the �� explosion. Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne �� (2h) �� 11:35 PM � k\ Naughty or Nice (2004) A sports radio jock is changed by a holiday encounter with �� a young fan dying of cancer. George Lopez, James Kirk (2h) �� SUNDAY, DEC 12 �� 6:00 PM �� 3\ +++ In America (2002, Drama) �� An impoverished Irish family sneaks into New �� York City in the hope of making a new start. �� Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton (2h) �� r\ ++ Indecent Proposal (1993, �� Romance) A wealthy financier offers an �� architect one million dollars for a night with his �� wife. Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson �� (2h15) t\ +++ Casino (1995, Crime Story) �� A gambling ace runs a casino for the mob while �� his wife has an affair with his friend. Robert De �� Niro, Sharon Stone (2h) �� 7:00 PM �� 7\ +++ The Santa Clause (1994, Comedy) A father mends his relationship with �� his son after he is transformed into Santa Claus. �� Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold (2h) �� 8:00 PM �� 2\ A Bear Named Winnie (2004, �� Family) A Canadian soldier befriends a cub, �� who becomes the inspiration for ‘Winnie the Pooh.’ Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows �� (2h) �� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ B11 ��

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�� SEASONAL SOUND: Judy Sims sings out as part of the Christmas Carol Festival held Sunday afternoon Photo by Derrick Lundy �� at Central Hall. �� Jaime RT reaches ��

�� out with new CD �� Salt Spring’s Jaime support of mandolin, guitar, �� Rokeby-Thomas — known accordion, bass, cello and �� on stage as Jaime RT — is tabla, with renowned artists �� releasing her new CD called such as Oliver Schroer on �� Reach on Friday night, and violin, John Reischman on is inviting her fans to join mandolin along with Juno- �� her for the celebration. nominated musicians Glen �� “Reach is a combination Manders and Adrian Dolan �� of sounds, a merging of the of The Bills. classical with a folk soul that The CD was produced by takes listeners on a journey Jordy Sharp and is being �� of melodic pathways,” states released by Dog My Cat a press release. Records and distributed by �� “Imaginative, joyous but Fusion III. �� with depth and richness CDs can be purchased on �� of stylistic mergings, this Friday night, at outlets on album establishes Jaime RT Salt Spring and through the �� as an innovative artist will- jaimert.com website. Roke- �� ing to bring fiddle music to by-Thomas is well known on �� new palates.” the island and beyond for her �� The release runs at the Tree teaching and performances. �� House South on December Her Salt Spring Fiddle 10 beginning at 6 p.m. Workshop draws fiddle lov- �� A contemporary folk ers from all over the globe, album, Reach blends new and one of her passions is and old music, Celtic and teaching in Canada’s Arctic �� jazz, classic and Acadian to and northern communities create a uniquely West-Coast with Andrea Hanson and �� inspired world approach to Strings Across the Sky, an �� the fiddle. organization committed to Rokeby-Thomas’ viola and restoring the historic fiddle �� violin cuts are woven with the legacy among youth. �� Ad worked on by S.P. ��

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Travel B12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 FEATUREPage PAGE OF THE GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD TRAVEL TIPS: Colour abounds in Nova Scotia

• Travel light! By PETER MCCULLY Can everything fit in Driftwood Sales Manager two carry-on bags? Colourful monikers, colourful personalities, colourful place names and colourful scenery await you in Nova Scotia. • Make sure prescriptions In October my wife Barbara and I returned to the are filled before you go. province of our birth to visit family, renew acquain- tances and enjoy the “colours” of the fall season. We started the visit in Halifax-Dartmouth, his- • Remember lots of film toric cities built on the east coast sea trade with New England. or take an extra digi card No visit to Halifax would be complete without for your camera. a visit to the historic Halifax Citadel. The citadel cannon still ﬁres at noon each day as it stands watch over the harbour from high atop the downtown • Buy road maps core. It’s an easy walk to the historic waterfront before you go. shopping area, the Maritime Museum and the world Truckers Atlas is the best! famous schooner Bluenose. The Citadel features a museum of its own, so the visitor gets a feel of life as a soldier from over 200 years ago.

A dozen blocks away, a visit to McCully House on SIDNEY TRAVEL & CRUISE Barrington Street, (built REG. #3694-5 for Father of Confederation SERVICE LTD. Jonathan McCully) shows AT THE LANDMARK glimpses into the past of 150 #105-2506 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y2 years ago. Today, the cities are hustle • Your full service travel agency • Exciting cruises & great destinations and bustle, with half of the province’s population living • Business travel & holiday vacations within a 45-minute drive of • Travel insurance available for peace of mind the metro area. In the city there are still “Mae-Bob,” instant recogni- Peter McCully reads the Driftwood in front of St. FX Univer- Call lots of spots to enjoy the tion of her family ties. sity in Antigonish. fall colours, including Point No trip to Nova Scotia (250) 656-0905 or 1-800-223-5256 Pleasant Park, although it would be complete without was hit hard by hurricane a trip around the world- Juan a few years ago. famous Cabot Trail. If driv- We travelled east to the en in late September or early Celtic haven of Antigonish, October the “colours” are a town we know well, having amazing! Leaves of every lived there for 17 years. The description. campus of St. F.X. Univer- I recommend a few days sity, best known for gradu- to enjoy the trail. You can ates former Prime Minister begin your trip in around Brian Mulroney and former the Margarees or, as I pre- Deputy Prime Minister Allan fer, up the coast enjoying �� J. McEachern, is sprawling. the scenery as you pass The past few years have seen through the towns of Gle- �� the addition of a number of nora, Judique, Port Hood student residences, a multi- and Inverness. Glenora is plex and science centre, all home to North America’s SUN SEAT SALE! constructed to complement only single malt scotch dis- The colour of autumn leaves is worth enjoying. tillery, and features a res- �� the 150-year-old façade of the original buildings. taurant and B&B. �� Here’s where we meet the Port Hood is known for its � �� warm sandy beaches. �� colourful monikers. As you � �� can imagine, there would be Cheticamp is rich in the �� a number of Ronald Mac- Acadian culture. This sea- �� Donalds in a Scottish town. faring town known for its To keep them straight they crab and lobster faces the � �� were given monikers. Take North Atlantic, and is the � �� for instance the former gateway to the Cape Breton Mayor Ronnie “Elbows” Highlands National Park. �� MacDonald. As a young After a three- to four-hour �� hockey defenceman he was drive you will exit the park known for his corner work at Baddeck. Situated on �� — hence the “Elbows.” My the shores of the Bras Dor late mother-in-law, whose Lakes, Baddeck is home father was Robert MacDon- to the Alexander Graham Barney River train bed. �� ald of St. Peter’s on Cape Bell Museum, a day visit �� Breton Island, was known as by itself. Nearby in St Anne’s, drop by the Historic Gaelic College, which is over 150 years old. It offers week- �� long summer music (fiddle and bagpipe) and Gaelic �� language courses. If time allows, set aside at �� least one full day to travel to the historic fortress of Lou- �� isbourg.�� It is truly impres- �� sive in its restoration.�� Is Nova�� Scotia colorful? �� See for yourself! Pictou Harbour from Mount Thom. �� TRAVEL�� STORIES WANTED �� Do you have a travel story and photos to future editions of The Travel Page. � share with� Driftwood�� readers? For more information, contact editor Submissions of between 600 and 1,000 Gail Sjuberg at the Driftwood office, or by �� words will be considered�� for publication in e-mail at news@gulfislands.net.

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HARBOUR HOUSE Licensed ON THE MOVE: Artist Richard Jack- LIQUOR STORE sties wrapped up 121 Upper Ganges Rd – at rear of building an ArtSpring exhibition last week. From December 15, his work can be seen at Long Har- THIS WEEK’S bour Gallery on Lit- SPECIAL tle Mountain Road. Photo by Derrick Lundy �� Younger and older �� get Hylands beneﬁt �� Large selection of Cold Beer, Wines, Ciders, in acting courses �� Coolers, and Spirits plus domestic and imported Cigars �� Scott Hylands is arguably explains. “These two ways of Open Daily 9am - 11pm 537-1919 Salt Spring’s most “adven- communicating — dialogue �� turous” thespian. and music — will be woven His island-centred projects together to make something include a solo Shakespeare unique and memorable.” show last year; and directing The group will meet two and performing in complex times per week, with the plays such as Under Milk days and times to be deter- Wood and End Game. mined. In 2002 he worked with Hylands’ second endeav- 17 kids to create the hilari- our is a scene study class for ous How to Eat Like a anyone over the age of 16. Child; last year he helped Actors will choose and �� middle school students cre- work on a scene or two from �� ate Alice. a modern play, meeting for �� And he just finished two hours per week begin- knocking the socks off Vic- ning in early January. toria Belfry Theatre audi- Analyzing text and tap- ences as 82-year-old former ping into the playwright’s �� U.S. Attorney General Fran- vision will be a big part of cis Biddle in Joanna McClel- the work. land Glass’s Trying. “The whole emphasis is �� This time he’s raising the not on how to act, it’s on how curtain on two workshops to understand a script,” he �� set to run in January, under said. �� an Acoustic Planet Music “Relaxation techniques banner. and how to source your inner �� Both will culminate in angels and demons to serve �� public performances. the play may be referred to �� Hylands will work with in passing, but will not be �� grades 6-8 students who the focus.” have acting and musical Meetings for those inter- interests to create a perfor- ested are set for this Friday mance piece where their (December 10) at Acoustic’s instruments will do some of music studio. The kids proj- �� the talking. ect will be discussed at 3 �� “Participants have to be p.m., and the scene study �� clever with an instrument, talk at 4 p.m. that is they must have played For more information, call piano, trumpet, clarinet, Hylands at 537-4650 or send whatever, for a time and an e-mail to scott@saltspring. �� must like the idea of act- com, or check with Acoustic ing, the spoken word,” he Planet (537-9668). �� Avanti �� Glass �� Studio Valla Eiriksson 2 ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ B15 Capturing a woodworking renaissance With the lumber industry red, intense being intrinsic to the B.C. yellow, and economy, you’d think the ART BEAT ON a deeper yel- Friday, Dec. 10 province would be inundated low plastic with fine woodwork galler- THE ROCK delineating ies. Surprisingly there is the negative �� WITH ANDREA space like only one. RABINOVITCH Celebrate the fact that a separate �� we have it on Salt Spring places filled with people and p r e s e n c e Island. potential. equal to the two figures. To us they look like Salt Spring Woodworks, Local artist Stefanie “I see buildings as an extension of self. There are abstract shapes, but to Denz, run by Celia Duthie and Nick Denz’s paintings on parallels between people and they represent her presence Hunt of Vancouver’s Duthie wood — such as Islands Books fame, has two com- architectural construct.” as a support and structure to above — can be found at mercial buildings on their With a talented eye nour- the children’s beauty. Look property at 125 Churchill the gallery. ished by a Masters in Fine at it longer, and you will see what she means. Road. The cabin houses their designed to hug the curves Art, she sees shapes like She has used both figu- �� rustic pieces and the larger of the body with lumbar sup- ovals, rectangles and squares rative and architectural ele- structure features exquisite port and leg grooves. Blind that make up buildings pres- �� furniture and fine art. ments to create a feeling with dovetail joints create a seam- ent in the human form. �� I remained skeptical that less piece that is as gorgeous She enjoys children few lines and few colours. woodworking was “fine art” to sit in as it is to look at. because of their innate sen- “I love trying to restrain �� when I entered the building, These are woodworkers suality and, having three myself,” said the busy Denz. but Duthie’s articulate and �� who usually do custom work of her own, she has ready “How can I portray this as passionate sales pitch turned but offer these choice pieces models that never cease to expediently as possible?” �� me into a believer praying at for speculation, a rare occur- inspire awe. A series of her new work the altar of stunning design �� rence for artisans at this Denz’s large mixed-media opens with a December 9 and gorgeous wood. piece on wood entitled Islands reception from 5-7 p.m. and Featuring pieces by two level. Master woodworker Ill- places two children outlined in will run till December 12 at �� dozen woodworkers from blue oil paint with fire engine Salt Spring Woodworks. �� Salt Spring, the Outer Gulf tyd Perkins also designs a Islands and Vancouver line of occasional book- Island, the gallery opened cases with visible joinery only this summer. Duthie in natural colours. They are has since been busy “beating handcrafted by Sadler Fine Ad worked on by S.P. the bushes” and has sourced Furniture of Duncan, B.C. “a rich vein.” in solid native woods: red �� According to Duthie, the alder, Douglas fir, western Camosun Fine Furniture yew and big leaf maple. Department in Victoria has Well-known Salt Spring raised the quality ante. artist Stefanie Denz is a wel- “There is a renaissance come addition to the gallery as her paintings on found �� and emergence of fine woodworkers. It’s a new phenom- wood pieces are riveting. �� enon.” Intrigued by architecture, children and women’s place �� Two of those are Sandra �� Carr and Joseph Gelinas in society, Denz’s work pul- (Shawnigan Lake), who met sates with rich emotion using in the program and whose positive and negative space bed is showcased in the gal- simply and masterfully. �� lery. Made of bubinga and The point at which change boxwood, meticulous cabi- happens permeates the work net making using an arts and in a profound way. �� “ I look at things in a phys- crafts and Asian aesthetic �� creates a highly coveted ically spatial way,” explained piece. Denz. “A place where things could happen.” Jesse Fisher’s walnut �� and ebony chair is lovingly Her new series connotes �� Event benefits Grooms �� Salt Spring musicians are joining forces Thursday night, putting on a benefit for a member of their community. �� The musical night for Gene Grooms, organized by Dave Roland and friends, takes place at Moby’s Pub beginning at about 8 p.m. Grooms is known on Salt Spring, the West Coast and Ontar- io for his distinctive blues style. Since returning to the island from Ontario two years ago, Grooms has performed solo, with his Old Dog New Tricks band and other musicians. The benefit is being held since Grooms has been unable to work due to a physical illness. Besides a night of great music, somey choice items will be raffled off. �� y ��

�� & PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ PAGE B16 �� Boel poem chosen �� as preface to book A poem written years ago by Salt Spring counsellor and school trustee Judith Boel has just been published as part of a women’s history text. Boel’s 1979 poem titled Rose Budding — a short mono- logue on the feminine aspect of power —- is the opening page of Unfolding Power — Documents in 20th Century Canadian Women’s History. �� Published by Green Dragon Press, and the Ontario Wom- Quality en’s History Network, it will be used as high school and Doesn’t Cost... university course curriculum. When Boel was involved in a B.C. Teachers’ Federation ... it pays! social justice group, she wrote: Fine cookware & accessories. “This force that unfolds/a rose bud/is more potent than/ Available at nuclear brutality,/more dramatic/than your resistance to change --/or mine. This raw, soft passion/wastes nothing,/wants nothing, is never/defeated. This power unfolding/is not to inspire guilt,/but justice.” Boel was extremely pleased with the use of her words and 140 Fulford Ganges CHRISTMAS CHAT: Iminah Amal-Hill, left, and Farrell West hang out at the 537-5882 the book’s comprehensive content, and hopes to acquire a annual Fulford Hall Christmas Craft Fair, enjoying some Christmas conversations. copy for school district use. Photo by Derrick Lundy CLASSIFIED HOTLINE: �� CALL 537-9933 Koke checks chess trophy �� After a 56-year hiatus, it “It’s nice to win and it’s But the history of the cup N �� shouldn’t be a surprise to see nice to have the tourney seems linked to a leisurely �� A �� a year-long tournament to going again,” said Koke. timetable. It disappeared T �� award the Salt Spring Chess Originally scheduled to after 1948 until it was redis- �� U Club trophy. run with nine players for covered and refurbished by �� R �� “The cup is back in play,” 16 weeks starting in Febru- Ivan Mouat last year. �� announced tourney organizer ary, the tournament lingered The trophy discovery �� A �� and victor Conrad Koke. on with delays until the last prompted creation of a new �� M �� It was a long, meander- game was finally resolved on tournament where players �� ing struggleAd�� to worked renew an onold byNovember S.P. 30. met every competitor twice �� E �� island tradition, but in the “Until it dragged on in the in a self-scheduling round- �� D �� end, Koke won the club tro- fall, it was a very pleasant robin format of one-hour- I Lali Formaggia �� phy that was last awarded to way to play chess,” Koke per-player games. �� C �� H. Martyn-Jenkins�� in 1948. said. “It went on way way too �� A �� long,” said Koke. � �� But he won the final match �� against Ted Baldwinson, who was leading the stand- � �� ings by half a point before �� the game. �� “For me to win the tourna- �� ment, I had to win against �� Ted. He would have won � �� with a draw.” �� Koke (11.5 points) beat �� Baldwinson (11 points) with �� white by utilizing the vaunt- �� ed Smith-Morra Gambit �� Declined opening, he said. �� “He spent a lot of time try- �� ing to avoid it and got into �� Morgain Cuddy time trouble,” said Koke. �� But the real story of the �� tournament was the per- �� formance of nine-year-old �� chess prodigy Farley Can- �� non who placed third with �� 10 points. �� “Both Ted and I got the �� benefit of forfeit matches and he played all of his games,” �� Koke said. �� Cannon also beat Koke in both tourney encounters and split wins with Baldwin- �� son. Only fourth-place fin- isher Mitchell Sherrin (nine �� points) scored two wins � �� against Cannon to spoil his �� streak. � �� “I was exceptionally �� lucky,” said Sherrin. “It’s �� unlikely I’ll ever beat Farley �� in a tournament again.” �� Now that the tourney tra- �� dition has been renewed, �� Koke’s name will be added �� to the collection of small sil- �� ver plaques adorning the cup �� base that began with William M. Mouat in 1931. “And Farley will be the ��odds-on favourite to win �� next year at the rate he is �� improving,” Koke said. �� Chess players are invited �� to visit the local club from 7- 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salt �� Spring Seniors centre. ��

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�� B18 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Fascinating yarns inspire sailing club to save historic Wallace Island cabin By MITCHELL SHERRIN of Wallace Island holds a ered” Marilyn Monroe (then ties.” Staff Writer somewhat mysterious and a 19-year-old named Norma The park operator doesn’t Tall tales of gold diggers, sensational history for such Jean Baker). share her well-researched wife swapping and a possi- an out-of-the-way place. “He took extra photos yarns about Chivers and �� ble visit by Marilyn Monroe When talking about Wal- of Norma Jean that helped Conover as part of her job, helped inspire a Salt Spring lace pioneer Jeremiah Chiv- launch her career.” but out of a pure love for the Island Sailing Club donation ers, park operator Ellen When the war ended, island, she said. to repair a piece of history at den Holder emphasizes his Conover returned to Wallace “I grew up near here and neighbouring Wallace Island early days as prospector in with his new bride, Jeanne, it was everything I liked as Provincial Marine Park. the Cariboo gold rush of the for their honeymoon and a child — like little bays and Located 1.6 kilometres 1860s. they acted on his dream to coves to discover — it feels north west of Fernwood “The fun part of it is that buy the island. like you are far away in the Dock in the middle of Trin- he paid for everything on “He did a ‘back to the wilderness.” comali Channel, the narrow Salt Spring with gold nug- land’ number.” Consequently, her stories 200-acre (80 hectare) blade gets,” she grinned conspira- Unlucky with Jeanne, who captivated local sailing club torially during a meeting at didn’t embrace the secluded members who contributed the sailing club on Novem- pioneer lifestyle, Conover another $500 (now their third ber 26. placed ads in the Vancouver donation) to aid restoration �� “When he died in 1927, Sun and married three other of the cabin where the char- the naughty people on Salt women in his quest for a per- acters once lived. �� Spring asked, ‘Where is the manent mate. “It’s history for me,” said �� gold?’ and they left holes all “People think it must have sailing club member Rob over the island.” been idyllic to live there, but Denny. �� Stories about Chivers are what he really needed was “The history that Ellen �� part of an enchanting Tall an island wife,” laughed den has talked about, Jeremiah Tales talk den Holder has Holder. Chivers, the boys camp, hosted many times for visi- Conover’s third partner the Conovers, I went there tors to Wallace. actually left him for the care- as a boy and I knew the “People can escape the taker of Jackscrew Island. Conovers.” hectic cityAd life worked and get seren- on byBut S.P. then Conover married Den Holder raised over ity there.” Barbara, who had been the $14,000 in donations from Another one of Wal- caretaker’s wife, den Holder park visitors in the last ﬁve lace’s prominent figures, said. years, which is enough writer-photographer David Among numerous auto- money to restore the cabin Conover, also fell in love biographical books he wrote roof, she said. with the island’s peaceful later in life, Finding Mari- “The interior is in desper- tranquility, she said. lyn recounted his connection ate need of care. It’s been “He lost his heart on Wal- to the starlet (and hints that lived in by otters.” �� lace Island�� as a California she might’ve visited him at She still hopes to raise kid.” Wallace) and Once Upon an another $30,000 to save the �� Originally�� from Los Ange- Island was one of the most rest of the cabin. les, Cono��ver answered an ad popular books published by “Jonathan Yardley made �� to work as a youth counsel- Reader’s Digest, den Holder an initial assessment [to �� lor at an exclusive camp on said. restore the whole cabin] four Wallace.�� Conover ran a four-cabin years ago and it’s really gone “Sons of wealthy Holly- resort until the late 1960s downhill since then.” wood types came to Wal- when he sold off large por- Sailing club member lace Island�� . . . It was a bit tions of the island except 11 Lorne Shantz is glad the club of ‘glam’ stuck on the West acres at Princess Cove. He will be able to help show Coast.” �� died in 1983. some signs of progress with Conover’s path veered Some 72 hectares of Wal- the cabin’s restoration. away from the island when lace became a B.C. provincial “We love the serenity and he served�� as a photographer marine park in 1990 after the peacefulnessAd worked of Wallace on by S.P. in the First�� Motion Picture Islands Trust quashed a pro- Island. I love to walk the Unit during�� WWII. posal for a 50-unit strata-title trails and smell the smells of �� “Ronald�� Reagan, his com- development on the island. the place. I can smell it right manding officer, sent him “At the 11th hour on the now . . . the sweet smell of to take photos of women at third reading, it dawned on arbutus and ﬁr, sort of like work,” grinned den Holder. them that there weren’t great when my mother used to And Conover “discov- water and septic possibili- make bread.” Flick Pick � �� Calling all babies �� born in 2004 �� This week’s New Arrivals... �� Ad worked on by S.P. ��

�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WHAT’S ON TV WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ B19 SUNDAY, DEC 12 �� 8:00 PM 5\\e\ +++ National Lampoon's �� Christmas Vacation (1989, Comedy) A �� man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives �� during the Christmas holidays. Chevy Chase, �� Beverly D’Angelo (2h) t\ +++ Casino (1995, Crime Story) �� A gambling ace runs a casino for the mob while �� his wife has an affair with his friend. Robert De �� Niro, Sharon Stone (2h) �� f\ + Revolution (1985, Docu-Drama) A man becomes an unwilling participant in the �� American Revolution when his son is drafted. Al �� Pacino, Nastassja Kinski (2h30) �� 8:15 PM �� r\ ++ Entrapment (1999, Suspense) �� A high class burglar and an insurance agent �� team up for the biggest heist of their lives. Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 4\ +++ Atlantic City (1981, Crime �� Story) An aging, minor-league gangster falls �� for the much younger widow of a casino croupier. �� Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon (2h) o\ +++ Ferris Bueller's Day Off �� (1986, Comedy) A high school student decides �� to take the day off school and enjoy it with his �� friends. Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck �� (1h30) p\ ++ �� Indecent Proposal (1993, �� Romance) A wealthy financier offers an architect �� one million dollars for a night with his wife. Demi �� Moore, Woody Harrelson (2h30) � 10:00 PM �� t\ +++ Casino (1995, Crime Story) �� A gambling ace runs a casino for the mob while �� his wife has an affair with his friend. Robert De �� Niro, Sharon Stone (2h) �� 3\ ++ Club Dread (2004, Comedy) �� A serial killer interrupts the fun at an unusual �� island resort for swingers. Elena Lyons, Dan �� Montgomery Jr. (1h45) �� 10:15 PM r\ +++ �� Disclosure (1994, Psycho- �� Drama) A businessman is sexually harassed by �� his female boss, but she blames him for the crime. �� Demi Moore, Michael Douglas (2h15) �� 10:30 PM �� o\ ++ The Kid Who Loved Christmas �� (1990, Drama) A young orphan must fight �� against social workers in order to remain with his �� dad. Trent Cameron, Gregory Sporleder �� (1h35) �� 11:45 PM �� 3\ ++++ Lord of the Rings: The �� Return of the King (2003, Fantasy) As the battle for Middle Earth begins, Frodo and �� Sam arrive at Mt. Doom with the ring. Viggo �� Mortensen, Elijah Wood (3h30) �� 0\ Coups de feu sur Broadway (1994, �� Comédie) Un jeune dramaturge produit sa �� première pièce de théâtre grâce a un mafioso. John Cusack, Dianne Wiest (1h30) �� MONDAY, DEC 13 �� 8:00 PM 3\ +++ The Last Casino (2003, �� Drama) To free himself of debt, a math professor � instructs students in the art of counting cards. Katharine Isabelle, Albert Chung (1h30) 0\ ++++ Histoire de jouets (1995, Dessin animé) Tout change dans l’univers des jouets d’Andy lorsque celui-ci en reçoit un nouveau. Tim Allen (2h) f\ ++ Made in Heaven (1987, ECYCLING ASTE ERVICE Romance) Two souls who meet and fall in love LAURIE’S R & W S in Heaven must find each other on Earth. Timothy Hutton, Kelly McGillis (2h) 9:00 PM DROP-OFF: 8am - 5pm Monday thru Saturday e\ ++ Stealing Christmas (2003, Drama) A burglar reconsiders his plan to rob a Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653-9279 small-town bank on Christmas Eve. Tony Danza, Lea Thompson (2h) PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential o\ ++ Just a Walk in the Park (2002, Comedy) A professional dog-walker falls in Large Clean-ups & Recycling love with a woman he believes to be a millionaire. George Eads, Jane Krakowski (1h30) AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 9:30 PM 3\ ++ The Hunted (2003, Thriller) An **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the “Art Thing” pictures are for sale, by donation, Mon. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the FBI tracker pursues a former trainee who has made pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. a sport of hunting humans. Tommy Lee Jones, Laurie & Nancy Hedger Benicio Del Toro (2h) 11:15 PM r\ ++ Beautiful People (1999, Drama) Four families are affected by encounters �� with Bosnian War refugees arriving in London. Charlotte Coleman, Charles Kay (2h) �� 11:30 PM �� 3\ Women Without Wings (2002, Drama) A Canadian woman travels to Albania for �� a funeral and decides to make it her home. Katya �� Gardner, Micheline Lanctôt (1h50) �� TUESDAY, DEC 14 �� 7:00 PM �� p\ Karroll's Christmas (2004, �� Comedy) When the ghosts end up at the wrong �� house, Allen Karroll is taken on a ride through time. Tom Everett Scott, Verne Troyer (2h) �� 8:00 PM �� 4\ ++ The Family Man (2001, Drama) �� A fast-lane money broker wakes up to find out how �� life could have been as a family man. Nicolas �� Cage, Tea Leoni (3h) �� f\ ++ The Fourth Protocol (1987, �� Spy) A Russian agent is ordered to frame �� the Americans and stage a nuclear accident in �� England. Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan �� (2h30) �� 9:00 PM �� e\ + Gone in 60 Seconds (2000, Action) A retired car thief re-enters the business �� to steal 50 cars with his crew in one night. Nicolas �� Cage, Angelina Jolie (2h30) �� o\ +++ Jack (1996, Comedy) A 10- �� year-old has a genetic disease that causes him �� to age four times faster than normal. Robin Williams, Bill Cosby (2h) �� p\ Karroll's Christmas (2004, � Comedy) When the ghosts end up at the wrong house, Allen Karroll is taken on a ride through time. �� Tom Everett Scott, Verne Troyer (2h)

� l\ +++ Lassie (1994, Family) Lassie �� is determined to help a cynical city boy adapt after �� his move to a rural area. Jon Tenney, Helen �� Slater (2h) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ +++ The Thing Called Love (1993, �� Drama) A young songwriter and her friends head to Nashville where they hope to make it big. River �� Phoenix, Samantha Mathis (2h) �� 11:00 PM �� 3\ ++ A Man Apart (2003, Action) A �� government agent seeks revenge upon the new �� leader of a powerful drug cartel. Vin Diesel, Juan Fernandez (2h) �� p\ Karroll's Christmas (2004, �� Comedy) When the ghosts end up at the wrong �� house, Allen Karroll is taken on a ride through time. �� Tom Everett Scott, Verne Troyer (2h) �� 11:30 PM 2\ ++++ �� The Lion in Winter (1968, History) A king tries to maintain his power by �� planning a reunion with his exiled wife and sons. �� Peter O’Toole, Katharine Hepburn (2h) �� To advertise in �� the Gulf Islands Driftwood �� call Peter or Rick �� at 537-9933. ��

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�� “all you need to get cozy �� "Salt Spring’s Outdoor for winter on-island!” Adventure, Gear & Clothing Co." �� NEW Misty Mountain fleece pullovers & vests �� North Face and Orage DOWN jackets & vests �� Toques, Gloves, Scarves, Long Underwear, Merino Wool Socks �� 163 Fulford-Ganges Rd 537-2553 / 537-2571 • OPEN Monday - Saturday 10 - 5 ��What’s On This Week wed. thurs. fri. sat. sun. mon. tues. december8 december9 december0 1 december1 1 december2 1 december3 1 december4 1 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment special events live entertainment live entertainment other activities Swing Shift. Gene Grooms Benefit. Jaime RT CD Release. Lions Santa Ship. PJ Perry Trio. Christmas Lost & Found. Circle Dance Group. Performs at Anise, 9 pm Music at Moby’s, 8 p.m. Tree House South, 6 pm Ganges Coast Guard Sunday Dinner Jazz at Special People Drama 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 538- SS Singers. dock approx. 6 pm. Moby’s Pub, 7 pm Group. ArtSpring, 1:30 pm 0316 Simply Organic. Jam Open Mike. ArtSpring, 8 pm live entertainment Barry Valentine organ re- Fulford Inn. Jam - Open Mike. other activities cital, followed by muffin Tom Hooper. DJ Matt�� J. At Anise, 2 pm At Anise, 9 pm The Clinic. and coffee, at All Saints, other activities Moby’s Pub.�� 10:10 a.m. SS Singers. Painting Daisies. Stephanie Rhodes & Planned Parenthood Business Breakfast �� services at #102-340 �� Moby’s, 9 p.m. Allison Dunn. Christmas concert at other activities Club. ArtSpring, 2 pm Lower Ganges Rd. on �� Interchill Records DJs At Oystercatcher, 8 am Shipstones, 7:30 pm Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm Bessie Dane Foundation At Shipstones, 7 pm � Under the Sun. SS Singers.�� & Hospice. other activities Featuring Sarah Morris Women’s Drop-in �� Annual Christmas ArtSpring, 8 pm and Anna Calligari at Basketball. Kids With Horns. Gathering. SS Seniors, PJ Perry� and�� Swing Shift. Barb’s Buns, 11-2. At SIMS gym Monday nights, 7-8:30 pm. Info: 7:30 pm Scott Hylands work- Beaver Pt. Hall, 8:30 pm �� shop meeting. Acoustic �� other activities Morgan, 537-5995. IODE Christmas Auction Planet, 3 pm IBO Kingdread. �� & Bake Sale. At Anise, 9 pm Restorative Restshops. Scene Study. �� SS United Church, lower Yoga class at Ganges �� hall, 2 pm. Scott Hylands 16+-age other ��activities Yoga Studio. 9:30-11:30 �� acting workshop meeting. Food bank�� drive am Argentine Tango Acoustic Planet, 4 pm �� Lessons. GVM parking�� lot, 10-4. SSI Abbeyfield Housing �� Wednesdays at Lions Society. Environmental Farm Hall, 7:30-8:30 pm. Info: Planning. Frank, 537-2524. AGM at 150 Hilltop Road, 6:30 pm Farmers Institute, 10 am �� cinema �� Bridget Jones - the Edge of Reason — Renee Zellweger, Hugh �� Grant and Colin Firth reprise their roles in this sequel. This time, �� Firth’s Mark Darcy is Bridget’s boyfriend. An excellent sequel! �� cable TV �� SSTV Cable Channel 12 runs continuously for 24 hours �� beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14. Note that during �� the month of December, programs will air on Tuesdays! �� Featured this week is Remembrance Day 2004, Skateboard �� Park, and the Stephen Lewis talk from September. ��

exhibitions �� • Last Minute Christmas Craft Fair runs at Mahon Hall Dec. SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! �� 10-12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Landing Party Fine Art Gallery holds a benefit art show with half proceeds to Lady Minto Hospital. 2191 North End Rd., �� Dec. 10, 4-8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 10-5; Dec. 12, 11-4. �� • Michael Hames has monotypes and miniatures on display at �� Thunderbird Gallery through Dec. 23. �� • Eight Salt Spring artists present the Cre8ivity ’04 exhibit at Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney until Dec. 14. • Woodturner Morgain Cuddy holds a Christmas Show & Sale 1-800-887-4321 in his new studio at 886 Isabella Pt. Road. Dec. 10-13, 10 www.tempurcanada.com a.m. to 4 p.m. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of • Teak antiques and Kilim Carpet Exhibition and Sale at and certified by the ArtSpring daily until Dec. 18, noon until closing. Space Foundation dealers across Canada. • Salt Spring Woodworks features Stefanie Denz paintings and A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! fine woodwork by several artists. 125 Churchill Rd., Dec. 9-12. • Copperwood Gallery is open for the Christmas season. 111 Morningside in Fulford. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE • Martinus Gallery is now open in Ganges. 145 Seaview Ave. 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 • Karen Reiss is the featured artist at Waterfront Gallery. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 • Nature Photography by Theresa Mackey is at Moby’s Pub.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ B21 Lions’ Santa Ship motors out for annual Gulf Islands voyage By ELLEN YEUNG merce sponsored the ship Staff Writer and, until 10 years ago, the IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? Santa can apparently trav- Salt Spring Fire Department el in all modes of transpor- hosted Santa and the gang Contamination can occur without tation. Sometimes it’s on a when they arrived on Salt sleigh, other times by ﬂoat- Spring. But when the JCs changes in colour or taste. wanted to drop the tradition, plane. This Saturday at 6 $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours p.m., Santa will arrive at the the Bellingham Lions Club Be Safe • Test Annually! Ganges Coast Guard dock took over and asked their on a whale-watching ship. Gulf Islands counterparts to The public is invited to co-host. greet Santa and have hot “The event has blossomed chocolate in the tent on the so big and is so well-received MB LABS wharf. Santa will distribute that we’ve had to use a larger gifts to children at the Salt ship,” Cunningham said. 2062 Henry Avenue W. Spring Elementary School A 75-foot ship brought the Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 gym at 6:30 p.m. He’ll also people and gifts across the visit residents at Green- border, but now, a 110- foot woods Intermediate Care whale-watching ship from Facility and patients at Lady Bellingham does the job. �� Minto Hospital. Lions Clubs receive thou- �� The Bellingham and Salt sands of dollars in gifts from �� Spring Lions Clubs sponsor corporate sponsors in the �� the Lions Santa Ship, which Bellingham area. The local carries Santa and a contin- clubs also help offset expens- �� gent of elves, clowns, the es and put visiting Lions up �� Port Washington Pipe Band at the Harbour House Hotel and Santa’s other helpers for the night before they sail �� from Bellingham, leaving at �� off to the San Juan Islands �� Ad worked on by S.P. 6 a.m. on Saturday. The ship on Sunday. Royal Canadian stops at Saturna, Pender, �� Legion members will billet �� Mayne and Galiano islands the Pender Legion Pipe Band. for visits before arriving at �� The Lions Santa Ship Salt Spring under a Ganges �� Coast Guard escort. has been an exciting event �� Each island has its unique for Lions Club members �� way to welcome the Santa who socialize after the gift �� COLLECTION: Salt Spring Lions Club member Don giving, Cunningham said. �� Ship, said Don Cunningham, �� chair of the Santa Ship pro- Cunningham displays some of the Santa Ship pins he Each year, those helping �� Photo by Ellen Yeung out receive commemorative �� gram for the Lions on Salt has collected over the years. �� Spring. trading pins. �� On Mayne Island, for The Pender Legion Pipe gifts started arriving at the “I have 15 pounds of pins,” �� example, local firefighters Band will jump onboard the Gulf Islands from Belling- Cunningham said. dress up as reindeer, pulling Santa Ship to entertain folks ham 51 years ago, Cunning- Santa and his sleigh to and on Salt Spring. ham said. The Bellingham �� from the school. A Santa ship laden with Junior Chamber of Com- ��

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�� B22 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Food drive at GVM The 60-plus members of the Ganges Village Mar- ket Employees Association (GVMEA) are holding their first organized community service event with a Decem- ber 11 Salt Spring Food Bank drive. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., employees will collect non- perishable food items and cash donations at the fire CANINE SMILE: Elf Jena Peori of the Salt Spring SPCA gives Santa a hand with truck in the GVM parking pet Christmas photos at Foxglove. The annual event is an SPCA fundraiser. lot. Photo by Derrick Lundy “Early in November, the GVMEA decided they wanted the association as a whole to become more active in the Covenant protects creek lands community,” explains a press includes a baseline report release. “Recognizing their When Janice and Brian the Fulford Inn on the oppo- good fortune as employees of Finnemore decided to place site side of the creek are the that clearly describes the �� property at the time of reg- a strong, stable island busi- �� a conservation convenant on first properties spawning ness, the GVMEA moved to their beautiful 1.5-hectare salmon pass as they make istration. In the case of the Finnemore property, the act to share the good fortune property on the north side their way upstream. of all employees with the of Fulford Creek, they knew The Finnemores worked baseline study listed trees, including bigleaf maple, red greater community.” they had a lot to protect. on the covenant with Ann The GVMEA hopes to In addition to the Garry RichardsonAd worked of the Salt on byalder, S.P. bitter cherry, grand fir, arbutus and red cedar; organize and coordinate oak meadows, which cover Spring Island Conservancy shrubs, including Oregon future activities it deems two-thirds of the property, (SSIC). grape, sword fern, ocean beneficial to the community. The association welcomes the lands have many mature Registered in June of spray, Himalayan and trail- �� fir trees, as the property has this year, the covenant is public suggestions as to �� ing blackberry, salal, Nootka areas of community need. only been selectively logged designed to protect the eco- rose, bracken fern, Scotch �� since the 1930s. logical values of the land in “One goal is to identify broom, and holly; plume more of those in genu- �� The Finnemore property perpetuity. To ensure that moss, gold short-capsuled also includes part of the Ful- future landowners abide by ine need -- short-term or �� moss and cattail moss; and long-term -- and help them ford Creek estuary. Here, the covenant’s�� terms, the antlered perfume lichen. salt and fresh water mix, become comfortable with SSIC and�� the Land Conser- Since the Finnemores using this vital community resulting in abundant spe- vancy ��of British Columbia have removed the Scotch service.” �� cies diversity. In addition, (TLC) jointly hold the cov- broom, indigenous plants �� Food bank Christmas the creek supports 50-100 enant and monitor the prop- such as lilies (white fawn hamper coordinator Mela- �� juvenile salmon every year. erty annuall��y. and chocolate), honeysuck- nie Morris advises that the The Finnemore property and A conservation�� covenant le, trailing blackberry and following items are most ��Oregon grape have already in need right now: cereals, �� begun to grow again. They oatmeal, tinned tuna and ��are watching and hoping for salmon, tuna helper, pan- �� some camas to show up as cake mix, syrup, jams/jel- �� they know it used to grow �� lies, dog and cat food, cof- �� on the property before the fee, hot chocolate, specialty Scotch broom moved in. teas. Also, Christmas pud- ��Land owners interested dings and festive cakes are ��in protecting their lands much appreciated this time �� in this way should contact of year. ��the conservancy’s covenant All donations are wel- �� committee chaired by Mau- come, notes the GVMEA, �� reen Milburn (653-9417) or but the list could be consid- �� call the conservancy office �� ered when choosing dona- ��at 538-0318. tions. ��

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Driftwood10 CELEBRATIONS 20 COMINGClassifieds EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 29 LOST AND FOUND 34 NOTICES REGULAR Notices FOUND: POLAR fleece glove, FAMItLY PLACE & S.S. Dryclean- CLASSIFIEDS navy outside, turquoise inside, ers are collecting Coats For Kids. OPEN left in car by hitchhiker. Owner Please drop off coats for children BARGAIN HUNTER 6 DEATHS may claim at Driftwood. age 0 - 12 at Salt Spring Dry- CLASSIFIEDS HOUSE cleaners or Family Place. Thank 10 words or less 220 Grantville St ROSARY BEADS, found near You. Family Place 537-9176. HAYWARD’S Saturday Dec. 11 beach access, Walker Hook and $6.95 FUNERAL SERVICE 10am - 5pm Maliview on Wednesday, Dec. 1, LAST CHANCE to experience Value of goods must not exceed 2004. 538-0042. our delicious tacos, burritos, que- GANGES DON’T FORGET sadillas, chicken tortas and the $100. Private party, non-commer- Custom Designed LOST CAT - Siamese markings, best breakfast in town! Cafe el cial ads only. Happy Birthday 15th ANNUAL & Built by blue eyes, very large (15 lbs.), Zocalo is closing for the season REGULAR male. Long Harbour Road - white Dec. 13th. Thanks to all our won- CLASSIFIEDS Hilary Last Minute Rick Laing barn area. 537-4824. derful customers! Feliz Navidad!! 20 words or less PATRICK BEATTIE Fit, Fabulous, Forty-ish FEAST LIKE VIKINGS FOR WINTER SOLSTICE! $9.25 Funeral Director & SIZE FOUR! Christmas Bring the kids to meet the original Santa  We’re Bananas About You xxoo Additional words Box 315, Ganges P.O. Craft Fair Father Yule 30¢ each SSI, V8K 2V9 20 COMING EVENTS at Beaver Point Hall Run your ad for 2 weeks and get Tel: (250) 537-1022 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, FOR A complete calendar of com- for the Heathen Freehold Society's a third week FREE! Fax: (250) 537-2012 December 10, 11, 12 3rd ing events check the Driftwood Annual PRIVATE PARTY, 7 IN MEMORIAM Community Calendar, in our office 10am - 4pm Mahon Hall Yule-tide Feast MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY Celebrate solstice with the whole family, in the Upper Ganges Centre, 328 “The most fun packed and honour the ancestors. Meet the jolly, Gift-Giving Elf Sorry, no refunds, no changes. May 02/1986 - Dec 09/2003 Lower Ganges Road, or on our craft fair in town!” Arvid website at http://www.gulfislands. 4pm Doors Open, First Rite THINGS TO BRING: Deadline 5pm Wreath Making, Decorating • Dishes for the pot-luck feast, net. Use the calendar for event enough to feed your party Monday, 4PM. planning, to make sure your date 6pm Heathen Carol Sing-Along With thanks to Windsor 6:30 Old Maypole made into Yule logs • Juice or Water TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY doesn’t conflict with someone NEW YEARS EVE 7pm Sacred Potluck Feast • Festive garb, come dressed 20 words or less else’s. Plywood, Slegg Lumber, 8pm Father-Yule gifts the Kids in your Odin's-Day Best! Alvismal, Icelandic Poetry (in English) • Gifts for your party $11.25 SEAFOOD RECIPE calendars, Calypso Interiors, • Boughs for wreaths, etc. made on Salt Spring. Drawings 9pm New-Year's Well Wishing, Additional words at Meaden Hall Michael Byron Electric, Toasting, Boasting & Storytelling • Prayers, poems or songs by Bly Kaye. Easy to mail, $15, at Tim Duke Plumbing, Salt 9:30 Folk Music Open-Stage • Yule-tide cheer 36¢ each GVM, SS Books, RR Trading, Vol. Deadline TUESDAY NOON Spring Interiors, Mike the Since ancient times, the people of Europe have celebrated winter solstice. II Books, Love My Kitchen. Dance to The Freehold invites you and yours to enjoy our famous Nordic hospitality. NUDGE SANTA - new session of Insulator, Boerdfoot Bob Enjoy a night of yule-tide cheer, music and song, and sacred observance DISPLAY of Yule, the most important holy day of our ancestors. painting classes (water colour or Swing Shift & Juliette for the support CLASSIFIEDS acrylics) starting in Jan. Beginners 8pm (& healthy lunches) Beaver Point Hall - Saturday, December 18 $11.50 & intermediates welcome. Gift cer- Info: www.bc-freehold.org or 653-9575 Admission by donation per column inch tificates available. Call Val Konig Complimentary Drop by for a look (minimum size one inch) 537-9531. Champagne & a cup of mulled One minute you were here, BOB MCKAY Woodturner: Stu- Border: Add $2 The next you were gone dio/Gallery Open Thurs.-Sunday & H’ordeurves apple cider Frequency discounts available So many things we don’t know 11-5 and by appointment. Phone Tickets $35 pp REGIONAL It’s hard to let you go 537-9862. Living Strong We can’t escape the pain LANDING PARTY Fine Art Gallery available from CLASSIFIEDS We just go on by knowing we’ll invites you to attend a benefit art The Legion Bar Studio You’re Invited! be together again show “Of the Island/For the Is- 7th Annual “Transitions” Thrift Store BUY VANCOUVER land”. A series of new paintings by 470 Sky Valley Road ISLAND Clark, we have so much love artist Julia Lucich depicting island Sponsored by Above Cusheon Lake And we know you’re home life. 50% of all sales to benefit RCL BRANCH 92 $99 with our father above Lady Minto Hospital. Fri. Dec. 10 HAS FALL & WINTER Birthday Party Your 25 word classified ad appears One minute you were here - 4pm.-8pm. Sat. Dec. 11-10 am.- OPENINGS FOR December 10th • 10am - 4pm in the Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt 5pm. Sun. Dec. 12 - 11 am.-4pm. PROFESSIONAL The next you were gone 2191 North End Rd. 537-8447. Please drop by for coffee, cake Spring & Pender Islands) and 15  Community PERSONAL TRAINING & customer appreciation! BUSINESS BREAKFAST Club, community papers on V.I. Over Thursday, Dec. 9th, 8 a.m. Oys- Gospel Chapel Owned & Operated by the Gulf Island Heart broken without you 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd. IN OUR BEAUTIFUL, 262,455 readers. tercatcher. Discussing successes Women’s Resource Network Love Dad, Mom, of the past year and challenges of PRIVATE STUDIO BUY LOWER Dustin & Emily the next. Call 537-4223 for more Presents info. For Those Serious About MAINLAND Strength & Fitness $99 ARGENTINE TANGO Lessons Sunday, Dec. 12 for Beginners, Starting today, 6:30 pm Your 25 word classified ad 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lions Hall, Bon- CALL 537-5382 appears in 15 community papers net Avenue. Cost: $5. More info: Sunday School Frank at 537-2524 or e-mail: Christmas Program 25 EDUCATION in the lower mainland. Over [email protected]. 525,455 readers. BE AN INTERIOR DECORATOR SALT SPRING Centre School Sunday, Dec. 19 with our unique home-study course. presents Winterfest, Sat. Dec. 11, Call for your free brochure. 1-800- BUY BC 11:30 - 4 pm at the Salt Spring 7:00 pm 267-1829. www.sheffieldschool.ca. INTERIOR Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd. Live Nativity at Sheffield School of Interior Design, $99 Winter crafts, story telling, veg- Ottawa ON. etarian cafe & entertainment. Fun Centennial Park A NEW CAREER? Train to be an Your 25 word classified ad for the whole family! Apartment/Condominium Man- appears in 22 community For my Jesse CORE INN Youth Project Society Friday, Dec. 24 ager. Many jobs! Job placement papers in the interior. Over  Annual General Meeting, Thurs. 7:00 pm assistance. All areas. Government Salt Spring Singers present Seven years you Dec. 16, 7 pm. at Family Place, registered program. Information/ 208,856 readers. behind Salt Spring Community Christmas Eve brochure: 604-681-5456 / 1-800- a program of Seasonal Music by were here with us Services. Info 537-4167. 665-8339. www.RMTI.ca BCYCNA and for seven years Service Britten, Haydn, Pinkham, Somers, ANIMAL HEALTH, Monday, Dec. GET IN. GO FAR! Equine horse- you have been in the Vaughan Williams and others NETWORK 13, 7 pm at the Farmers Institute. Information manship. Horse training. At NAIT’s CLASSIFIEDS world of spirit. Veterinarian Dr. Dave MacDonald Fairview, Alberta Campus starting $349 Your laughter, love will give a talk on farm animal hus- Call 537-2622 or September ‘05; www.nait.ca. Call With special guests the Honour Choir and light continue bandry and health care. Members info@communitygospel 1-800-661-4077. Apply now! NAIT. and the Island Brass Players Your 25 word classified will appear to shine always and and non-members of the Institute chapel.com Bring on the future. in more than 110 community forever. are welcome to attend. GET IN. GO FAR! Become an Ani- Mitch Howard conducting newspapers in BC and the Yukon. Remembered SALTSPRING ISLAND birdwatch- mal Health Technologist. Train at with love ers are getting ready for the annual NAIT’s Fairview, Alberta Campus. ArtSpring Over 2.3 million readers.  Christmas Bird Count on Decem- 6th Annual Large and small animals. Working farm; www.nait.ca or call 1-800- Your Mom. ber 19. Anyone new to the island Salt Spring Concert Friday, Dec. 10, Saturday, Dec. 11, 8pm PAYMENT and eager to join the fun please Band 661-4077. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2pm • We can accept payment call Marian Porter at 653-2043. 26 LEGALS Tickets: Adults $16 Students and children $12 by cash, direct debit, 8 CARD OF THANKS NAIKAI GALLERY opening for the Solo Competition 2005 month of December only. Great An opportunity to perform Mastercard or Visa. HEARTFELT THANKS to all my as a soloist with the Band. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS • Classifieds are prepaid friends for their loving prayers, Christmas gifts. Free Xmas orna- Winner receives a $100 unless you have an thoughts and gifts following my re- ment for purchase of $25 & over. award and a certificate. RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY advertising account. cent surgery. Jean Cunningham. D. Campbell print with purchase of Information and application forms ROCKETT WHELAN, aka Mary R. $100 & over. Carol Haigh print with available at Acoustic Planet. Whelan or M.R. Whelan, Deceased, 9 SEASONAL GREETINGS PLACING AN AD purchase of $250 & over. Come All students of music (except formerly of 2032-135 Brinkworthy 25 EDUCATION see Don and paint at the old grow- • In person at our office at PAYING IT Forward: Mark and previous winners) welcomed and Rd., Salt Spring Island, in the Robert want to thank family and ing circle co-op location in Gaso- encouraged to participate. 328 Lower Ganges Road, friends by adopting an African line alley. 537-6984. province of British Columbia. Friday Classes Starting in September Ganges Important Dates: child living with HIV on your be- VIPASSANA BUDDHIST Medita- Creditors and others having • By telephone, 250-537-9933, half. Your on-going love and sup- tion Dec. 27, 2004 - Jan. 1, 2005 at Master Class - Tips for Auditions claims against the estate of MARY "My daughter always struggled in math. or fax, 250-537-2613 port keeps us growing. Happy the Salt Spring Center. Room left December 16 at SIMS, 4:30 ROCKETT WHELAN, are hereby Then Sylvan helped. • By email to Solstice. XOXOXOX only for commuters with retreat ex- Deadline for Registration notified under section 38 of the " [email protected] 10 CELEBRATIONS perience. Information: 653-4945. for Competition Trustee Act that particulars of If your child is struggling in (no attachments please) January 6, 2005 their claims should be sent to the school or just not being challenged See a great • By post to Driftwood, Solo Competition Executor at 2082-135 Brinkworthy enough, call Sylvan today. Our 328 Lower Ganges Road, photo in the January 9, 2005 Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K personalized programmes and Salt Spring Island, B.C. Driftwood? SS Concert Band Performance 1S3 on or before December 31, individual attention can help with V8K 2V3. 2004, after which the Executor will Call today to order February 12 at ArtSpring reading, math, writing, study skills distribute the estate among the and ACT or Provincial Test Prep. POLICIES your reprint! parties entitled to it, having regard CLASSIFIED HOTLINE Please check your ad after the first insertion. to the claims of which the Executor Why Wait? Call Today. Should an error appear in an advertisement, 537-9933 then has notice. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for the I’m too sexy to be 40! 537-9933 #213-80 Station St. amount paid for the space occupied by the Gulf Islands N. Nyte Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M4 portion of the advertisment in which the error Love your Executor for the Estate of DriftwoodYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 Call Today! occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. will accept Family & Friends MARY ROCKETT WHELAN Tel/Fax: (250) 746-0222 responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 ▲ B19

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34 NOTICES 40 PERSONALS 55 HELP WANTED 60 WORK WANTED 117 COMMUNITY SERVICES 156 RENTALS 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES LIFEMATES THE RELATION- WANTED IMMEDIATELY Security NEW EARTH Enterprises. Land- NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - BEAUTIFUL CLEAR fir trim, 1 x 4 SHIP PEOPLE. Single? Meet Guards, B.S.T. 1 & 2 required. Fax scaping, gardening, yard main- 537-5664. PARTY TIME & 1 x 6, flat and edge grain, 5000 your mate, guaranteed! Call resume 250-286-3153. tenance, etc. Reasonable, ne- CLASSIFIED ADS WORK - RENTALS lin ft., good price, 653-2375. Canada’s largest and leading GAS ATTENDENTS PT/FT. Must gotiable rates. Island references. you’re reading them now! Place STEEL BUILDING SALE! Rock & From TENTS to UTENSILS parks recreation relationship company today at: 1- be able to work afternoons, eve- 653-4968. a 25-word classified in 105 BC & bottom prices! Final clearance. Go The PARC office will be 888-54MATES (62837) or visit us nings and weekends. Please bring IF IT NEEDS to be done and you Yukon newspapers for only $349. •NO GST •LOWEST PRICES direct/save. 20x26. 25x30. 30x40. closed from Dec. 20/04 at www.lifematescanada.com. resume to McColl’s Shell. don’t want to do it - from reno to Call this newspaper for details, •BEST SERVICE 35x60. 40x80. 45x90. 50x100. to Jan. 3/05 inclusive. PART TIME Receptionist/secre- gardening. Call Shale @ 653- or phone 1-866-669-9222. www. Pick ups at Love My Kitchen 60x180. Many others. Pioneer 1- Please leave messages tary needed for busy accounting 4726 of Productive Paws communityclassifieds.ca Susan or Joy537-457 7 800-668-5422. Since 1980. office. Applicant should possess GARBAGE GURU & Strong CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian at 537-4448, or email Employment 322 COMPUTERS good interpersonal skills, famil- Woman Hauling Father & Daugh- pardon seals record. US waiver 537-0909 cell [email protected], iarity with Word/Excel/email is re- VARIOUS PRINTERS and scan- 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ter team. Total cleanup + demo- permits legal American entry. partytimerentals@saltspr ing.com during this period. quired. Previous office experience lition and hauling. Vanessa or Why risk employment, licensing, ners, call for info & price. Also, IMAGES HAIR Design for sale. would be an asset. Please deliver David 537-1984. travel, arrest, deportation, prop- other misc. computer parts. Marvelous opportunity for hair- your resume to Barry, McLean PROFESSIONAL CARETAKING erty confiscation? Canadian - US 537-2905. dresser working alone. Available and Sacker Inc. CGA’s, #207-338 Immigration specialists. 1-800- Merchandise COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Set- Jan. 1, 2005. Fully equipped. For Services, 14 years island experi- Lower Ganges Road. ence: grounds, boats, water sys- 347-2540. ups, Installing Software, Tutoring, details phone Sandra 538-1808 Internet. Troubleshooting. Yes, we eves., 537-4712 days. HELP WANTED: full-time book- tems and maintenance. full range 302 APPLIANCES keeper/receptionist, self motivated 119 CONTRACTING/ make house calls days/evenings/ GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR of equipment and truck. 100% MAYTAG HEAVY duty, large NOTICE with good organizational skills. reliable. Call Todd @ 653-4704. CONSTRUCTION wkends. $25/hr. Over 20 years The offices of The Islands STORE franchise opportunities. Reply to Dept. A, c/o The Drift- capacity washer, works fine, al- exp. Phone Robert. 537-2888. More than 130 stores across YARD & FARM worker, con- GREAT KEITH MacHattie avail- mond, $150. 537-1304. Trust, Salt Spring Island wood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., struction labourer, etc. available Arvana Consulting. Canada; one of the most thrill- Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. able for building jobs, or to hang GALAXY AUTOMATIC washer will be closed Wednesday, ing and affordable franchises to now (with occasional help from KLIPSCH PRO Media 2:1 com- your Christmas lights. Work guar- and Galaxy auto dryer. Immacu- puter speakers, sub & 2 satel- December 15, 2004. own. 1-877-388-0123; www.dol- GARNEAU INC. is recruiting for siblings if needed). Hourly rate anteed! Call 537-4395. Stick this apprentice/journeyman welders, late, only 15 months old. $400 for lites. Excellent condition. Were larstores.com. dependent on job. Give Oban a on your refrigerator. the two (firm). 537-9889. Regular office hours will Nisku Alberta. Labourers re- call at 537-9616. $299 new. Now $199. Fantastic resume at 10am, Thursday, 55 HELP WANTED quired for Camrose, Alberta pipe 127 FINANCIAL SERVICES sound! Call 537-6573 or email coating plant. Competitive rates [email protected]. December 16, 2004. *CORRECTED FAX NUMBER* DEBT STRESS? We can help APPLIANCES - Edmonton area printer and offered. Fax resume to 780-955- Services CALL BOB McIvor for: hardware, We apologize for any inconvenience. 7715. you avoid bankruptcy through Kitchenaid, Whirlpool, software and networking support. bindery operation looking for ex- debt consolidation. Achieve NORTHERN BC OPPORTUNI- Frigidaire, Maytag & We do housecalls. 537-2827 or perienced bindery operators, with 109 CAREGIVERS peace of mind. Visit us online at: an emphasis on saddle stitching. TIES. Variety of full-time and sea- more! (cell) 701-8022. Please go and 40 PERSONALS ELDERBERRY HOME Care - of- mydebtsolution.com or call toll- back-up your important data now! We offer excellent wages, ben- sonal jobs available with oilfield free:1-877-556-3500. LOVING, SENSITIVE male, 61, companies and local businesses. fering living assistance, compan- LARGEST SELECTION ON efits. Relocation bonus available. ionship, afternoon drives & out- REDUCE YOUR TAXES!! Power- 327 EQUIPMENT in last year of life from cancer, Fax resume: Attention: Bindery Well operators, equipment opera- SALT SPRING ings. Pet & wildlife friendly. Call ful, legal tax reduction strategy. COMPACT TRACTORS Mitsubi- seeks intimate mutual massage Supervisor, 780-486-1789. Mail: tors, Class 1 and 3 drivers, office Arlene @ 653-4503. Call our toll-free, 24 hr recorded ISLAND shi, Yanmar, Kubota, 10 -30 hp, with gentle, attractive, shapely Bindery Supervisor, 16940 - 110 personnel and more. No charge woman. Before I die, I would like message: 1-888-347-7211 ext. call John 604-418-6854 or email Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5P 1G9. to submit your resume and let us 116 CLEANING 537-2111 to touch and be touched once match your skills to an employer in 1000. [email protected] more. Remuneration negotiable. SUCCESSFUL, FUNKY restau- MATURE EXPERIENCED house PAY $0 TAX in 2004. Get it all rant on Salt Spring is looking NE BC. Job board updated daily; Letter and photo to Driftwood, cleaner and cook. Hannah 537- back. www.unusedrrsploans.ca. 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES 330 FOOD PRODUCTS for experienced kitchen su- www.macenna.com. Apply online Dept. B, c/o The Driftwood, 328 or by fax. Macenna Staffing Ser- 4416. 1-800-480-0012. RRSP loans pervisor and line cooks. Email at 4.25%—7.25% loan interest, Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring [email protected] vices, Fort St. John, BC. Phone 117 COMMUNITY SERVICES S E E U S F O R A FA S T Q U O T E CALDWELL’S Island, BC, V8K 2V3. 250-262-2006. Fax 250-785-4795; from 1-10 years, and deferral up TOW TRUCK Operator, experi- O N A L L YOU R B U I L D I N G [email protected]. to 180 days. OAKSPRING DENIED CANADA PENSION ence preferred but will consider REQUIREMENTS! plan disability benefits? The Dis- IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT training applicant with mechani- 127.1 GARBAGE FARM ability Claims Advocacy Clinic cal aptitude heavy duty technician. Case IH . Must be able to work GARBAGE GURU & Strong • Flooring Since 1882 can help. Call Allison Schmidt at evenings and weekends. Apply in experience preferred but not nec- Woman Hauling Father & Daugh- 1-877-793-3222. www.saskadvo- person to McColl’s Shell. essary. Phone 780-786-2105; fax • Heating Currently available: ter team. Total demolition, clean- cate.com PEACE CAMPERS? System 780-786-4858. Call 1-866-909- • FREE RANGE CANADA’S TOP PSYCHICS.... 3276. 100 km west of Edmonton. The aims and objectives of up and hauling. Vanessa or David • Eaves collapse is eminent under pres- 537-1984. GRAIN-FED PORK Are you ready to believe in psy- ent corporate world govt. Build- Roszko Farm Equipment Ltd. the LADY MINTO HOSPITAL • Plumbing • FRESH CUT LUMBER chics again? Call now, you won’t INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & FOUNDATION are to raise funds ing mobile environmental peace 142 MUSICAL SERVICES be disappointed! 1-900-451- camp for temporary settlement Controls Ltd. requires: electri- which will be used to expand and • Roofing 537-5380 or 537-2152 7070. $2.95/min. 18+ on north coast. David 537-1984. cians, instrument mechanics, enhance the delivery of medical HARD-DRIVING ROCK 'n' roll, electrical and instrumentation care by the Hospital to Gulf tender ballads, sweet blues and For all your building upbeat reggae music for your requirements , large or small! 34 NOTICES managers for Saskatchewan, Islands residents. You can help 335 FURNITURE Alberta and BC. Fax resume 780- the Foundation attain these goals birthday party, wedding recep- ANTIQUE WICKER couch with 542-9178 or phone Todd 780- by a gift of funds, real or personal tion or any excuse you may cushions $350, 653-4018. 542-9180. property, memorial bequests, have to get friends together and dance. DNA is a six-piece Salt OAK DESK, 4 drawers, 21”x CONGRATULATIONS CHEAPER THAN SCROOGE - endowments, life insurance or 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 42”. $125. Gibbard solid walnut Telephone Reconnect! First month Spring band with lots of experi- securities. All donations will be ence, good musical variety and 537-4978 Queen Ann style dining suite. to the of phone service only $24.95 + recognized in the Hospital and 537-2158. connection fee! Our calling cards professional sound, lights and receipts for Income Tax purposes effects. For bookings, call Dave: Fir/Oak flooring, heritage FOR SALE: Vintage style dining make great stocking stuffers! Call will be issued. suite, solid oak & oak veneers, LIGHT-UP toll-free 1-877-336-2274; www. 538-0300. baseboards, mouldings, Please help YOUR Hospital panelling, clear fir, elec- double pedestal table w/leaf phonefactory.ca. 148 PETS/LIVESTOCK so it can help YOU. trical, plumbing. 62” - 86” long. 4 double press- PHONE DISCONNECTED? Need HORSE RIDING lessons, begin- back chairs, 1 double pressback DECORATING service? $25 first month. Unlim- 135 Crofton Rd. Salt Spring Island, ners thru advanced dressage. Syd armchair. 1 year old, excel. CONTEST WINNERS ited local calling, no credit checks, For more information call Ann cond. $800. Phone Janet/Kerry no deposit. Long distance: 4.5¢/ V8K 1T1 653-4184. 250-381-1141 537-9632. BEST ALL ROUND minute anywhere in Canada & US. 538-4845 Island Savings Credit Union, McPhillips Ave., $150* 1-866-709-0075. www.ladymintohospitalfoundation.org NO CASH, NO CREDIT, no prob- ❖ ❖ BEST USE OF LIGHTS lem! Borrow up to $800 until pay- Alcoholics Home Sweet Home First: STS Ltd., Grantville St., $100* day. We lend on child tax, employ- Anonymous A HANDY GUIDE TO SERVICES Second: Coatings by Design, Beddis Rd., $75* ment, and pensions. Call Speedy Services Meetings Cash @ 1-866-813-5725 or www. Honourable Mention: Thrifty's, Purvis Lane. Salt Spring 537-7573 FOR HOME & GARDEN Harlans, Fulford Ganges Rd. speedycash.ca. 539-2222 MOST CREATIVE MYSTERY SHOPPERS WANTED. Galiano 204 ARCHITECTS 222 CONTRACTORS 236 FIREWOOD Get paid for shopping and dining 629-3631 First: Island Savings Credit Union, McPhillips Ave., $100* out. $24/hr plus free merchandise Pender KO NI G & SO N Second: Harlans, Fulford Ganges Rd., $75* and meals. Free brochure and en- Women’s only - Thursday Honourable Mention: Physioworks, Hereford Ave. FIREWOOD rollment form. Shopaid: 104-2192 nights 5:30 p.m. - 537-7573 Serving Salt Spring Fables Cottage, Hereford Ave. Queen Street East, Toronto, On- tario, M4E 1E6. (416) 761-5629. 23 years BEST USE OF MATERIALS Competitive & Reliable WORK FROM HOME on your ALANON/ALATEEN A program “Quality Homes First: Harlans, Fulford Ganges Rd., $100* FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED computer. Full or part time. No for family and friends of alcohol- of Distinction” Second: Island Savings Credit Union, McPhillips Ave., $75* experience required. Start today. ics. For further information call 537-9531 Honourable Mention: Love My Kitchen, Fulford Ganges Rd. Visit our website now. www.My- 537-2941, 653-4288 or 537- 4909. � Stitches Quilt Shop, Hereford Ave. HomePCJob.com. Code: A1. �� HONEST OL’S ADULT CHILDREN Anonymous. � IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. Com- � � � � � � � � � � * Advertising Credit For healing from any dysfunc- FIREWOOD mercial trailer mechanics. Valid �� Building Island Homes tional family background. Sat- for three generations. •GUARANTEED CORD Sponsored by driver’s licence. Sheet metal �� Cut, Split & delivered bodywork and airbrake are assets. urday afternoons 537-4315 for �� Kent John �� •Cedar fence rails information. � 537-5463 537-9857 Must have own tools. Fax Mike: 1- �� 604-460-8206. FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics � Fax 537-5407 meet in homes for mutual sup- �� 653-4165 port. Call 537-2543. 225 DESIGNERS 268 PAINTING Medowbrook CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring - 220 CONCRETE Seniors Residence toll-free 1-877-435-7544. is now accepting DRESSINGS FREE to cancer WESTCOAST TUXEDO aplications for positions patients by the Order of the East- d e s i g n Painting & Wall Covering Christmas in housekeeping. ern Star. Contact Ida McManus, Cr eate a Natural, Please apply at 537-5423. Healthy Living Space with SALT SPRING Mood Disorder Meadowbrook Open spaces, rounded corners, Quality Professional Work Association meets every 2 weeks Done Reliably SCROOGE 121 Atkins Rd. on Tuesdays for family & patient GULF creative painting, flooring, etc. Attention: support and education. Please COAST Maximize natural lighting and CONTEST DETAILS Moureen O’Brien Wayne call Pam 537-2186 for details. MATERIALS flow of energy in your home. Bah! 55 HELP WANTED Serving the Gulf Islands 10 years experience in Carpentry, 537-8401 Humbug! Post & Beam Construction and Salt Spring, Galiano, Interior Finishing Mayne, Penders 291 UPHOLSTERY Count the Scrooge logos in the • READY MIX Call Matthias 537-5537 Dec. 1 & Dec. 8 editions of the Driftwood. • WASHED GRAVEL Blue Velvet One lucky winner will be awarded a pair of tickets DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR • REINFORCED STEEL to the Opening night performance December 17. • BAGGED CEMENT LET’S GET Upholstering Deadline to enter is Dec. 9 at noon. Flexible Hours / Flexible Days • SEPTIC TANKS STARTED! Working from the Foundation office approx. 21/2 days a week the • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL Merchant PRINT YOUR ANSWER HERE: Bring your sketches & ideas Development Coordinator will build the capital base of our endowment and together we’ll design (or Mews fund by developing and implementing a Planned Giving Program and 537-2611 upgrade) your dream home. 6-315 Dec. 1 Scrooges coordinating other major gift-related fund-raising activities. Rainbow Road Through the use of computer- Upper Ganges Rd. Dec. 8 Scrooges The candidate must have fund-raising experience, ideally in the area aided drafting, we’ll quickly of Planned Giving, and be fully conversant with business computer produce the working drawings 537-4369 Name Phone programs. CALL FOR you’ll take to your contractor. Drop off to the Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road This is a contract position. PLEASE CALL Send your resume [no phone calls please] to: DETAILS HELSET DESIGN Gulf Islands Winner will be President 537-1037 called Dec. 9 The Lady Minto Hospital Foundation 537-9933 DriftwoodYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T1 and ask for Jim B20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ▲ B25 335 FURNITURE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT JANUARY 1ST - 3 bedroom, one bath, large living room. Five MOVING SALE. Open house. HOT TUB for sale, brand new, TWO BEARDED Dragon lizards VIEW APARTMENT for Dec. 1, Island Explorer appliances. New home centrally Furniture, beds, Murphy beds, still wrapped, never used, Pacific, for sale, with tank and accesso- 3 rooms, own entry, F/S, W/D. located. $975/mo. No dogs. Call small appliances, cabinets, book- 4-6 seater, digital controls, free FRASER’S ries. Call 537-9501. $600/month, utilities included. Property Management Ltd. THIMBLE FARMS 537-4996. shelves, office furniture, TV/VCR standing, portable, light weight, FREE: CHICKENS & roosters Dave, 538-1985. & Real Estate Services combo’s, patio furniture, bar- incl. new cover, warranty & deliv- 175 ARBUTUS available. 653-9565. LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm. ground 537-4722 ~ 1-800-800-9492 520 HOUSES FOR RENT beques, rowboat, cargo trailer, ery, $3400. 537-5147. 537-5788 FREE LEASE for fourteen year floor apt. near Ganges, own en- BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT 3 fencing, siding, tools. 214 Wel- REFLECTIVE DRIVEWAY Num- old Anglo-Arab gelding in ex- try, pastoral view, w/d, ADSL, bdrm. cabin or studio. Outside Ja- bury Dr. 537-9510, Wed. to Sat. bers. Any style, easy to read re- OPEN change for cleaning 2 stalls 4 $800/mo. 537-5912. cuzzi, boat, canoe, fishing. Jan. 1 CHESTERFIELD & LOVE seat flective numbers made to fit your 7 DAYS A WEEK days a week. Need experienced 2 OR 3 BEDROOM suite, fur- - Apr. 30. 3 bdrm. cabin $800/mo., in pastel shades. Like new. Re- existing carved wood or painted FROM 9AM - 4:30PM rider - own equipment. 653-9206. nished, avail for rent immed. studio $450 plus utility. 537-2450, duced to $400 obo. 537-9583. house sign. Reasonably priced & N/S, N/P, oceanview. $900/mo. 604-251-7601. 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES CANADIANA OAK teacher’s ideal for multi-property driveways. 537-4111. • Private 1bdrm cottage, 6mo OCEANFRONT HOME in desk, 3 drawers, 42 X 30, $150 Also new driveway markers with 50% THIS COLUMN is designed for GROUND FLOOR suite border- lease, close to Ganges. Avail. Vesuvius. Sunny location for obo. 537-4767. large 4” letters. Call 537-1833. free recyclable items only (no ing Ruckle Park. Suit, quiet single now. N/P, $800 /mo couple or single. Prefer N/S, N/P, LARGE BUFFET, 6 ft. long, 3 42” DIA. GLASS top, cane table OFF ALL animals). There is no charge to person, N/S. Long term. $500 • 1 bdrm home, Cusheon Lake $1100/mo. 537-9329. place items in this column. Ads large drawers, 2 sliding doors, and 4 upholstered, tilt, swivel incl. hydro/dish t.v. 653-2322. area, must like cats. Avail. Dec. can be submitted in person at 525 RENTALS MISC. 2 sliding glass doors in hutch. chairs. V.G. $350. 36” dia. 16” high BULBS X-MAS WEEKLY rental. New Year long term. $750 /mo $200. Duncan Fyfe table, 5 ft. solid oak coffee table, heavy ped- the Driftwood office (328 Lower - long term. Call 537-5048. SEAVIEW CABIN furnished, Ganges Road) by normal dead- • 2 bdrm home, private. Month by long with 2 leaves, 34” without, estal base, V.G. condition $225. 5’ Pre-Order your fruit small, suit one quiet person. 10 line (Monday 5 pm.) or by phone SPACIOUS MODERN apartment, month. N/P, $900 /mo 38” wide. 6 upholstered chairs, x 3’ 40’s era Oak pedestal desk, 6 min. to Ganges $300/ week. $600 & nut trees Now! 537-9933, fax 537-2613 or email 1 or 2 adults, close to ocean, • Executive townhome, 6mo lease, $250. 537-9413. drws. Good $220. 537-9178. $750 month. 537-9754. month includes: phone, satellite driftwood@gulfislands.net. walk to Ganges. 3 bdrm, forest TV, heat. Available now until April SOLID OAK dining table $500. MERIT FURNITURE: So- SALT SPRING Island Recycle outlook. Avail. now $1000 /mo 30. 537-1383. 4 or 6 matching chairs $100 ea. fas $499.99 +up, matt. & box WE GIVE 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE Depot is located at 349 Rain- • 2 bdrm + den, private, view, dbl 537-4808. $199.99+up. Leather chair with PERSONALIZED COMPLETELY RENOVATED SMALL, RUSTIC south end ottoman $199.99+up. Table & 4 SERVICE bow Rd. We are open Tuesday garage. Channel Ridge, long cabin, long term, wood heat, non street-front, stand-alone 1140 term. $1400 /mo 340 GARAGE SALES chairs $199.99+up. www.meritfurni- through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. sf shop now available. Merchant smoker, cat negotiable. Single tureduncan.com 1-250-746-5527. This service is operated by Salt • 2 bdrm cosy cottage with large person only. Available Dec 15. GARAGE SALE, Sunday, Dec. Mews. Highly visible, wonderful H.P 670 INKJET PRINTER, Spring Island Community Ser- location with 10 skylights, office, workshop. N/P, avail Dec. $950 /mo References required, $450/ 12 only, noon. Small appliances, vices. Please call The Recycle • 1 bdrm apt. Avail. Dec. $500 /mo month incl. hydro. 653-9475. household items, dishes, furni- w/ext. colour cartridge $70 obo. gallery potential. Richard. 537- Raven, 21 pin Dot Matrix printer, Depot at 537-1200, or Commu- 9125. TINY TRAILER, with fridge, stove ture, TV’s, garden tools, lumber. nity Services at 537-9971 for in- Island Explorer is a fully licensed, H.P. Legal size scanner & H.P AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: & furnace. Possible work/trade 215 Welbury Dr. formation on materials accepted bonded management company 4x6 photo scanner, $30 obo ea. 1468sf air-conditioned, heated, for part rent. n/s, refrences, near MOVING - GARAGE Sale, Dec. Panasonic microwave oven & for recycling. under the laws of the B.C. Govt. town, on acreage. 537-5912. 11, 9 am, 315 Fernwood Road. finished space at Merchant Electrolux canister vacuum $40 Greenhouse glass, various Mews, for lease. Ideal for any BEAUTIFUL 100 SQ. FT. studio INDOOR GARAGE-Christmas obo ea. 537-5197. pieces, windows and a door. production/shop work. Richard building near Ganges, perfect for sale. Sat. Dec. 11 and 12. 11-3. MOVING SALE. Open house. 537-1635. 537-9125. office, massage, etc. $150/mo. Across from Embe Bakery. New Furniture, beds, Murphy beds, ● sports FREE - MEN’S bicycle, 10 537-5912. and Good-Used items. Christ- small appliances, cabinets, book- equipment speed, large size frame - take it • 309 Mid Island mas gifts items. Christmas gifts shelves, office furniture, TV/VCR away (may need minor repairs). UPPER GANGES 3 bdrm 5 appl 530 SHARED Certificates. Hot apple cider and combo’s, patio furniture, bar- for all 537-4595. CENTRE unfurn, hot tub ACCOMMODATION cookies. beques, rowboat, cargo trailer, seasons DOUBLE WOODEN bed frame. N/P N/S $1300 SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Dec. ROOMS FOR rent! One large fencing, siding, tools. 214 Wel- Baycrest clothes dryer, in work- room with private bath, entrance, 11/12, 9-3 p.m. Entire house & • 2nd floor office • 689 Mid Island bury Dr. 537-9510, Wed. to Sat. ● new ing condition. Rotted sheep ma- lower level walkout blacony, more/$600, one small cottage contents including sofas, STOCK UP your freezer for nure. U-pick-up. Ph.: 538-1900. • 554 sq. ft. approx suite 1 bedroom room/$425. Both incl. all util. , beds, computer, plus all house- shipments Christmas. Home made pies: FREE: CLOTHES Washer, needs 4 appl unfurn laundry, ADSL internet. Gor- hold items. Phone for viewing at • 2 pc. washroom meat pies (tortiere), turkey pies arriving some repair. 537-9865. N/P N/S $900 geous home/property, 5 min other times. 537-2141. 114 Mar- and fruit pies. Call Annette at CABINET STEREO, works. • Chair lift drive Ganges and ferry, fruit daily garet Ave., Vesuvius. Many items 537-2208. Standing clock, digital. Phone • 724 Mid Island trees, green house, etc. N/S, N/P, by donation. 2 bdrm 2 appl SLA ● 537-9413. 604-473-9606. TE TILE, 12”, china multi, great new log cottage LIONS GARAGE Sale, closed for $4.75 ea., compare & save, lots MICROWAVE OVEN, stand & For more information holidays, Dec. 17th - Jan. 6th. We stocking or to view, please call winter rental 540 WANTED/RENTALS available. 537-8560. cook books. Double mattress, like N/P N/S $875 will reopen on January 7th, 10 KENMORE EXTRA capac- stuffers new. Small beige chesterfield & WANTED: 1 or 2 bedroom house a.m. Thank you for your support. ity dryer, $100. 4 BF Goodridge chair - good condition. 537-9754. 537-9220 • 623 Mid Island close to Ganges for Dec. 1 or Happy Holidays to you all! Salt tires P195 65 R115, $100 all. 4 ● check us COMPLETE, WORKING propane 5 Appl fully furn earliest as possible, long term, Spring Lions Club. aluminum awnings $50 ea. obo, out! fired broiler with pump. Suitable 2 bedrm townhouse for employed professional. Ex- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 537-0061. for home & shop. Day 537-4552, long term pool privileges cellent references. Please call - 235 Park Place, Unit 3. 9 a.m. THERMATIC FLOTATION X3J, night 537-5330. N/P N/S $1725 537-2905. Xmas tree, artificial flowers, 135 McPhilips two piece, worn once, small, or- SOME BALES of “moldy oldie” Space For Rent • 388 Mid Island OUR RENTAL house has sold! brass, pottery, etc. Open 10-6 3 bdrm. sought by Feb. 1, long ange. $35. 537-9172. hay for winter mulch, not feed! Lancer Building 3 bedrm upper level LIONS GARAGE Sale: Friday OSBORN WOODBURNING stove Call Mary 537-2885. 5 appl unfurn Oceanfront term, family incl. local profession- & Saturday's only 10-12. Many unit, excellent cond., includes 20’ 537-5577 N/S $1300 al, exc. island references, N/S, 537-5148 WASHING MACHINE, dryer and N/P, landscaping incl. 538-1907, household items. Note: We no steel chimney, heats 1200 sq. ft., www.royalproperty.ca older Frigidaire fridge. All work- Rosemary Kilmer. longer offer pickups. We do not located on Salt Spring. $650 obo. • 166 Mid Island ing. 653-4168. 3 bedrm upper level accept appliances. Drop offs 604-916-1073 cell. SALT SPRING accepted only on Friday & Sat 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 4 appl unfurn Oceanfront 25% OFF on all chain saw chains. N/P N/S $1300 morning. Please no garbage!! MINI STORAGE VERY NICE family home, 3 bed- Accommodation 103 Bonnet Ave. For all makes. Free installation ’til December 24. Ross the Boss 347 Upper Ganges Road room, 2 bathroom, tidal water- • 511 Mid Island "When convenience 5 Appl Panabode 350 MISC. FOR SALE Equipment, 248 Upper Ganges front, close to town, lease, $1300/ 615 HOLIDAY Rd. 537-9908. and security matter" mo. Available Feb. 1. 653-9206. Oceanview Pet (?) EXPERT WATCH repairs by 2 bedrm long term ACCOMMODATION certified watchmaker. Located GIFTS? STANDING electric 36 FULLY FURNISHED 1 & 2 bed- key organ - works well. Xmas 537-5888 NS NP $1100 VANCOUVER GETAWAY, unique between Crofton and Duncan. room cottages on St. Mary Lake, fully contained one bedroom decorations, new & collectible Serving the Cowichan Valley over $550 - $650 plus hydro. N/S, N/P, • 321 Mid Island apartment. Top floor of 4 story jewelry, linens. 537-1129. A LIONS PROJECT 3 bedrm upper level 25 years. Call L.D. Frank-Jewel- Oct. 1 - March 31. 537-2585. building. Balcony, skylights, gas WORKING COLOUR TV and 4 appl unfurn Oceanfront ler and Watchmaker 250-748- 1 BDRM MOUNTAIN Cottage, fireplace, kitchen, king size bed VCR (no remote) $50 for both. N/P N/S $1250 6058 (Duncan). Saturday pick- RECYCLE with extra sofa bed in living room. Mountain bike, good condition The Wardrobe ocean view, private acreage up & delivery on Salt Spring. CONSIGNMENT CLEARANCE Only 3 blocks to Stanley Park, 2 with front suspension, $150 inc. $700 per month. Avail. Jan.1 • 735 Mid Island ALL USED CLOTHING YOUR exec 2 bedrm blocks to Robson and 4 blocks NIGHTGOWNS BY Gillian. Cozy helmet lock and lights. Downhill References required. 537-2476. view unfurn to English Bay! Parking, w/d, flannelette, soft cotton, Granny mountain bike, full suspension, OLD GLASSES 4 mins. to town. 1 avail 1 Jan long term available for 2 nights minimum gowns and night shirts. Call only 6 months old, $250 inc. 2 /Most ItemsPRICE $1 - $5 Your old prescription NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom N/P N/S $ 1650 or weekly (no pets please). Book 653-9475. helmet, gel-seat and cargo rack home with 1-1/2 bath, hardwood Silver & Stone Handmade lenses can be a gift of your break today, 537-5456. NATURALLY RAISED young Lv. Msg. 537-1264, Nate or Jewelry 20% OFF floors. 5 minute walk to the ocean. • 444 Mid Island beef (17 months). Fed on pas- Dawm sight. Boxes located at: Rent $1200 per month plus utili- long term unfurn RENT AN Islander’s 1 BR condo ~ Great Gift Items ~ 1 bedroom + loft in the Ptarmigan Ridge complex ture, organic produce, grain. No 50’S STYLE arborite folding NEW FROM INDIA • Pharmasave ties. References required. Phone antibiotics, hormones or animal table, four chrome chairs $100, Clothing, Scarves, Accesories 538-0135. 2 appl elect heat at Mount Washington. Drive in, • Bank of Montreal ski out, sleeps 4. Call Pam at byproducts. Happy hand raised leather regular motorcycle hel- OPEN Mon > Thurs, 10am - 5pm NS NP $ 825 cows. Sides $3.25/lb., front 1/4 • Bank of Commerce FULFORD WATERFRONT, s/w Peak Accommodations, 866-826- mets $100/$50, 6.5 kw kerosene Fri, Sat, Sun 10am - 5:30pm $3.25, hint 1/2 $3.75, incl. cut & • Island Savings Credit Union exposure, lge. 2 bdrm., 2 bath., • 066 Mid Island 7325, or e-mail info@peakaccom. heater, new $75, 7 ft. hide-a- 3 bedrm 5 appl wrap to your specs and delivery. 107 Morningside, Fulford • Gulf Islands Optical 2000 sq. ft., granite, slate, hard- com, and ask for Unit 210. bed couch $50, 5 drawer white Ocean front furn Darren/Wendy Montana 250- wood, f/p, gourmet kitchen, dresser $50, 120 volt green- winter rental GULF ISLANDS GETAWAY. 748-1967 (Duncan). Ready ap- 390 WEBSITES $1875/mo 831-588-9576. house heater $25, 10X12 pond N/P N/S $1350 Rooms and cabins at beautiful prox. Dec 15. liner $25, 3/8 plywood $15, 300 351 MISC. WANTED SALT SPRING Music is on the OCEANVIEW CUSTOM home, west coast waterfront retreat. USED HOUSEPARTS - 6” sq. ft. 6 mil. poly $10, 5 ft. snowshoes USED NEWBORN baby items Internet at www.saltspringmusic. near Beddis Beach, lge 2 bdrm, • 757 Mid Island Private, exclusive, and tranquil. white ceramic wall tile, 250 sq. $10. 537-8555 or 537-5662. and clothes for cheap, 537-4384. com. Hear song samples be- 2 bath, 2000 sq ft, hardwood 3 bedrm 5 appl Daily and weekly rates with most ft., 75¢/ft.; 6” duct parts; doors: EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- WANTED: LARGE’ISH indoor fore you buy. Pay by cheque or floors, skylights, stone f/p, decks, exec home rooms starting at $100 per night 3-white aluminum storm $60 ea., toration - antiques my specialty. rabbit/guinea pig cage. Phone credit card. More than 40 CDs $1475/mo 831-423-6007. avail 1 Jan long term (double occupancy). Family ac- 1 solid core mahogany $60, 2 Free estimates, reasonable rates. 653-4617. available. CHURCHILL COTTAGE near N/P N/S $1950 commodation / rates available. Convenient ferry access. Call old glass & panel $10 ea.; light Free house calls for shut-ins and TEST KILN, small cone 6-10 town, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, private 537-5577 fixtures - fluorescent - $10, dining heavy clocks. Mark’s Clock- wanted to buy, rent or borrow. entrance, f/s, deck, view, sunny, Clam Bay Farm, 1-250-629-6313. room $25, bath room $10; base- works, 537-5061. Real Estate www.clambay.com. 537-5130, Lari or Diana. treed lot, ocean view, $675/mo www.royalproperty.ca board heat - 220V, 1@6’, 1@7’ 48” ROUND DINING room table, USED TREADMILL and air hock- 831-423-6007. ALL INCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS.... - $25 ea.; garage door hardware; copper top with glass overlay and ey game, good condition. Also 3 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 600 sq.ft. CABIN, on 12 acres 2 BEDROOM., 5 appliances, car- Cheapest airfares and package kitchen sinks -1 stainless $40, 1 4 chairs. 537-2732. dozen used or new red bricks. FIVE ACRES, good location, ex- ocean front farm, lots of win- port, garden courtyard, N/S, N/P, prices in canada. Discounted cast iron $75; 2 gas space heat- THREE FOLDING tables, $20. Call 537-5205. $800 includes utilities. 226 Maliview, cruises, hotels, cars. Book online ers $10 ea.; canopy for import p/u cellent well 25 gal/min, southern dows-sunshine, $600 /mo. plus TV stand on casters, $10. 40” ATTENTION ARTISTS. The Old exposure, partially cleared, field. utilities, n/s, n/p. 537-9880. available Jan. 1st. 537-5771. now and save www.canadatrav- truck $325. 537-4278. WELL CRAFTED cabin with els.com or call toll-free:1-800- round table with folding sides, Island Stamp Co. is seeking local Phone 537-2665 or 537-1880. FOR A special family: 3++ bdrm. VACUUMS! VACUUMS! Repairs, $35. 537-9413. amazing views, close to town, 563-5722. Pen & Ink art for our rubber art TEXAS USA Best Buy. Scenic 20 house for rent, lge. deck & ga- on acreage,1 bdrm, wood stove, bags & belts, used vacuum bar- HOLLY $2.00 a bag. Phone stamp line. Call 653-9091 for an acre parcels now available in Ma- rage, barn, on 3/4 acre near TIMESHARE RESALES. RiiStro- gains. Satisfaction guaranteed! 537-4336. $900. Lease, references, n/s. information packet. jestic West Texas, $395 per acre, Ganges, ADSL, long term lease, long term. 537-5912. man.com—since 1979. Buy-sell- Salt Spring Linen & Drycleaners, CAMERA - CANON Rebel SLR, $100 per month. Call 1-800-875- $1450. 537-5912. rent-exchange. World-wide selec- 116 Hereford Avenue, Ganges. 28-80 mm. zoom lens, auto & 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 6568. LONG TERM, southend studio, tion. Call now! 1-800-201-0864. 537-2241. COZY, BRIGHT, clean, 2 bdrm. manual focusing plus 11 pro- PIANO - GREAT for child or be- on quiet acre, $950 long term, suits one. Wood/elec. heat, cable, ACCOMMODATION INFORMA- STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, 490 WEBSITES grammed modes. $600 new - ginner. Standard upright in good Jan. 1. 537-8393. loft, shower, stained glass charm. TION for the Gulf Islands is a sewage-holding (polyethylene). asking $200. Lexmark colour jet condition $950 obo. Call 537- REAL ESTATE listings for the Furnished/not. $450 + util. 653- mouse-click away. www.gulfis- Ecological Systems: sewage- printer $30. Both excellent condi- 5142, leave message. Gulf Islands are viewable any- STUDIO WITH kitchen; suits one, 9201. near Beaver Point Hall, private ent./ lands.net treatment plants, effluent filters. tion. 537-5029. PIANO - KORG Professional where in the world with Internet patio. furnished (opt.) $500./month ONE BEDROOM cabin on St. Visa, Mastercard, American AS SEEN ON TV! Get an MDG Keyboard. $1600. 537-0800. access. www.gulfislands.net MEXICO (IXTAPA) VACATION Express accepted. GIS Sales & incl. utilities, n/s, n/p, 653-9633. Mary Lake, furnished, December Horizon PC! Now only $749 Privately owned Condominium Rentals 653-4013. 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK WINTER RENTAL available immedi- 15-April. $750/month includes or 68 cents/day (OAC + S&H). utilities. Call 537-6227. Just across from a beautiful SALT SPRING Vacuum - Large Free Lexmark 3 in 1 printer, Free RIPLEES RANCH Super Premi- Rentals ately. Cozy cottage, fully furnished, sandy, swimming beach. selection of bags and belts. On- Digital Camera, Free CD Burner, um pet foods, grooming products. cable TV, full bath, surrounded by WALK TO town from this fabulous This pristine second floor island service work. New and Free Microsoft Word and free 17” Satisfaction guaranteed. Home lovely gardens, short walk to Gan- oceanview, 2 bedroom & den, apartment has two bedrooms, a used vacuums for sale. Also, Samsung Monitor. No money delivery. Gulf Islands Pet Sup- 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT ges central, minutes from GVM. with sunroom and large deck in full kitchen and a balcony over sales & installation of built-in down, don’t delay. Call Today! 1- plies, Authorized Distributor. Call 1 BEDROOM. NEW decor & Dec.-Apr.1. N/S, heat/hydro incl. a quiet neighbourhood setting. 6 looking a gorgeous swimming pool. vacuums 537-0066. 800-236-2504. Janine at 653-2095. flooring, 5 appliances, sunny Good references. $550/mo. See appliances, N/S, pets OK, long Walking distance to golf, shopping, term preferred. Available Jan. 1, 1 used hot tub, round 4 seater, SAWMILLS from $3,495.00- Lum- EIGHT ROMNEY Sheep for sale. Vesuvius, long term, $675. 537- pics at www.wisteriaguesthouse. local market and marina. references required. Call 537- cedar skirted, rebuilt spa pack, berMate-2000 &LumberLite-24. Good mothers. Good starter 8555 or 537-5662. com/cottage.html, 537-5899. 2307 after 5 pm. Weekly rentals $800 US good cond. 1 year warranty, Norwood Industries also manufac- flock. 653-4444. DRAMATIC OCEANVIEW, sunny AVAILABLE JAN 1, 1 bedroom, (one week min.) $2100. 537-5147. tures utility ATV attachments, log HORSES FOR half lease, suit- 2bdr, cedar logs, 2decks, vaulted beautiful, south end cottage, no TWO BEDROOM house, close Early reservations recommended REFLECTIVE ADDRESS posts skidders, board edgers and for- able for dressage or jumping, ceiling w/skylights, fpl, D/W, pets, no smoking, written refer- to town, long term rental, hot for this season. made on Salt Spring to CRD estry equipment. www.norwood- beginner or advanced rider. Also W/D, garage/workshop possible. ences, suit mature, quiet, nature tub, shared w/d utilities, no dogs, standards. Call Dawn at et cetera industries.com - free information: horse boarding close to Ganges, Excellent references. NP, NS. loving single or couple. $700/ mo. non-smokers. $750 p/m. Call 537-5449 537-5115. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400 OT. trails & riding ring. 537-5912. $995+. Long term. 537-9897 plus util. 653-4522. 537-5930. B26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

825 CARS, SALES 850 TIRES 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Transportation 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, one LOCAL , DEPENDABLE Internet, FOOD BANK Donations can WESTINGHOUSE COTTAGE- MACINTOSH SALES and Ser- owner, auto, cd, power windows, Used Dial-up from $11.95, Accelerated once again be dropped off at SIZE white fridge for sale $150. vice; hardware and software. Tar- sun roof, air, keyless entry, dial-up from $14.95, Hosting the Driftwood office, 8:30am - Call Chuck at 653-2015. ris Innovations 537-5931. 805 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS $1700, 537-0061. Snow Tires from $14.95, ADSL from $29.95. 4:30pm, Monday to Friday from FREE: GOLD pullout couch 537- LIVE MUSIC at Barb's, Sunday 1979 CHEV Malibu, in-line 6, Christmas Gift certificates avail- now to December 23. 5071 0r 537-5002. December 11th. Come by and AIR MILES runs great. Good tires, brakes, Large Selection able. www.saltspringinternet. 1 BEDROOM OCEAN view, BARB’S BUNS is hiring experi- check it out. We're open 9 - 3, are here! etc. $500 obo. 537-9926. com. Call Barb 538-0052. sunny bright, fully furnished, Dec enced front staff. Part-time hours, breakfast and lunch served. 1990 HONDA CIVIC, 25,780 $25 AND UP! SUMMERSIDE (FORMERLY 16 to Mar 1. Comes with cat, n/s, requires flexibility. Apply in person FOR DONDER and Blitzen's sake km., sunroof, recent engine work. Atkins Common) Adult pool n/p, $600, 537-1503. with resume - see Peggy or Teija. have that Tank cleaned now be- $3500. Please call 537-2789. The Tread Shed memberships available to public, WARM YOUR hearts by the fire- LOOKING FOR: One level living fore St. Nicolas gets out on your We value the island™ 1991 PONTIAC FIREFLY for single/couple $100/$175. Pay- place, every Sunday at Barb’s with style and quality finishes? soggy lawn. Call Rob Rooden- COMPLETE parts. Needs new clutch, $500 537-2876 able in advance with 3 months Buns, 9 am - 3 pm. Drop by the brand new phase burg Jr for all your Septic Tank AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS obo. 537-1223. minimum, call Royal Property FOR SALE: Beautiful wreaths, of Park Place Estates and see work 538-7867 OR 538-(PUMP), Mgt 537-5577. www.allislandsseptic.com Unleaded Fuels • Diesel SECOND CHANCE FINANCE. 855 TRUCKS/4X4S sprays, centerpieces, hospital a best buy opportunity for you. GARBAGE GURU & Strong flowers. Unique one of a kind Open house on Friday Dec. 10, WANTED CHRISTMAS on a Tires • Batteries • Accessories We say yes to poor credit and 1982 TOYOTA Landcruiser. 4WD, bankrupts. Select from over 450 Woman Hauling Father & Daugh- gifts. Vesuvius Store, daily - 7 pm. 3 to 5 pm. 235 Park Drive. See budget, used DVD player, Star 537-4554 or 537-9300 diesel, 4spd., new Michelin radi- ter team. Total cleanup & demo- Merry Christmas. you there, enter to win your spe- choice receiver,X-Box, fridge. cars - trucks, 4x4s - vans. Call als, batteries & exhaust. Excel- Monday–Saturday 8am–7pm Marty 604-552-4554. lition and hauling. Vanessa or SINGLE CAPTAIN’S bed with cial door prize. Derek Topping 537-4138. lent fuel mileage. Body is in v.g. David 537-1984. Sunday 9 am–6 pm TURNED DOWN for a new or mattress, headboard & 3 draw- & Li Read Re/Max Realty of INDOOR GARAGE-Christmas shape. $8000. Call 537-2637 ANTIQUE/ CARPET Sale, Art- Salt Spring. Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. used car or truck due to poor Jim. ers. Excellent condition, $225. sale. Sat. Dec. 11 and 12. 11-3. credit? Need a Visa? No pay- Spring Gallery, Dec. 6-15, noon 653-4154. BIKE LOST / STOLEN? ? ?" Across from Embe Bakery. New 1985 K5 CHEVY Blazer, 4x4, to closing, daily. Wholesale ...Mountain bike "abandoned" in and Good-Used items. Christmas 822 CAMPERS & TRAILERS ments for 90 days, in-house fi- good condition, new brakes, tires, FIR BEAMS. 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, nancing, 100s of cars to choose prices. Paul Brosseau and Sid 10x12. Reasonable prices. Cus- Rainbow Rd. area, last month. gifts items. Christmas gifts Certifi- IMPORT CAMPER. 1977 Pa- exhaust, needs new camshaft, Filkow. 537-7967. Call & Identify Ph.: 538-1900. cates. Hot apple cider and cookies. from. Free delivery in BC. ‘97 $3,500, 537-9616. tom cuts available. Call John poose, 7.6 ft, fridge, stove, fur- Saturn $189 per month. Randy HEY GUYS! We’ve got all your 537-8812. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at nace, new RV battery, sleeps, 1997 LAND ROVER Discovery 250-381-4-YES. Christmas shopping done for KATYA’S TIE-DYED clothing and Tarris Innovations Thurs Dec 9 - New Front 4, no leaks, in good condition. 4 x 4, 7 pass., metallic slate with you! And...we are open every day Recording an Audio Demo - $35 Fits mid-sized truck incl Dakota. 835 MOTORCYCLES, SALES grey leather, dual sunroofs, 6 CD yogawear! Yes, the fabulous stuff Office Schedule until Christmas so you can come from the market! Available at our Tue Dec 14 - Intro to Mac - $20. $1600 OBO. Call 538-0052. GET IN. GO FAR! Pre-employ- system,145 K, all options, full and pick it up. Cathy Ward and Thurs Dec 16 - Mac Freeware and Office Hours: service history, gorgeous condi- home studio until Christmas. Call ment motorcycle mechanic train- Samantha Bourdin. Family Jew- Shareware - $25. Pre-registration Monday 8:30 - 4:30 823 CARGO TRAILERS tion, $17,900. 250-478-7109. for appointment. 653-2099. ing at NAIT’s Fairview Campus els 161 Fulford-Ganges Road. required by phone, limited to 8 Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30 starts September ‘05; www.nait. 1999 SIERRA SLE Z71 4X4, 538-5560 P.S. Wrapping it up is VIKING (GE) washer & dryer set, PACE AMERICAN clean and reconditioned, $150. participants. All sessions run 7 - 9 Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 ca. 1-800-661-4077. Apply now! 5.3L Vortec, ext. cab, 3rd door, always free. pm. Call 537-5931 for more info Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 NAIT. Bring on the future. 182K., liner, tool box, Like New Maytag washer, excel. cond. CARGO TRAILERS 25% OFF ALL Orchids, Tropical $250. 537-9383 or to register. Visit our website at Friday 8:30 - 4:30 • Landscaping Condition!! Great Price!! Only plants and gifts in our fabulous www.tarrisinnovations.ca These 845 RV, SALES SALT SPRING KAYAKING gift • Construction $15,500. 537-8535. gift shop. Open Tuesday to Sun- are great workshops for those Classified Advertising FOR SALE 26 ft 95 Rustler 5th ideas. We have gift certificates for Deadline: • Hammer • Hunting TOYOTA PICKUP. 1979 4x4 for day, 10 to 4:30. Come visit and new to Mac. We are an Apple Au- whele, great shape, $12,000, parts. $500 obo. 537-7753. see what we have. Manderlay, kayak tours, lessons & access. thorized Reseller for Macintosh Good selection of used kayaks Monday at 4pm 537-8398. JEEP GRAND Wagoneer, 1987. 2256 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 653- computers and accessories. (after 4pm will be - Protect your toys - too! 653-4222. Hogs • Quads • Rods OVER 200 NEW & used mo- Yes, the “Woody” is for sale! 4106. MACINTOSH GARAGE Sale - Too Late To Classify) torhomes, diesel pushers, 5th Great shape, new motor, 65,000 BITE ME! Treats will be selling LONG OR SHORT term, fur- Sat. Dec. 11 from 11 am to 2 pm 1-800-665-9942 wheels, trailers, vans, campers. kms. ago. Now $4000 obo. Call Xmas goodies at Last minute nished 1 bedroom apartment, sharp! All old Mac "stuff" must go, Too Late to Classify Total RV Centre. Special RV fi- Peter, 653-0007. large deck, covered parking, Deadline: www.trianglerv.com show in Mahon Hall this week- nothing over $5! No earlybirds Tuesday at noon nancing. Since 1984. Voyager RV 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE, 4X4, end. Hope to see you there. $750/mo. incl. 537-2275. please, unless you want to com- - Hwy 97, Winfield, BC. 1-800- 4 dr., 5 sp., 4L/6 cyl., am/fm/cd, OPEN HOUSE, Dancing Bear’s FOR SALE: Futon double bed/ mit to taking all for $80. Call 537- 668-1447. www.voyagerRV.ca hidden hitch. Good running cond. Hemp Studio 10% to 30% off couch $75. Comfy, old recliner 5931 for more information. in Sidney • Close to the Ferry GET IN. GO FAR! Marine service w/ok clutch, tires, brakes, ex- Saturday, Dec. 11, 11am-4pm rocking chair $50. Pine dining technician training at NAIT’s Pa- haust. $1995. 537-6227 to view. see ad Pg B3. table $75. 100 cardboard mov- 825 CARS, SALES tricia Campus, Edmonton starts MAZDA B2000, 1985, Club cab ing boxes - 2, 3 & 4 cu. ft. 50¢ ea. Canadiana Crossword MOVING SALE. Open house. 537-4654. 94 CIVIC COUPE, 5 spd., PS, tilt, September ‘05; www.nait.ca. 1- and box liner, canopy. $1600 obo. Furniture, beds, Murphy beds, Messing with Morphs PB, CD, AM/FM. sec. sys., new 800-661-4077. Apply now! NAIT. 537-9592. small appliances, cabinets, book- FARM HOUSE table with big Bring on the future. By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner tires, t/b, cv jnt. tune-up, green, 1992 TAHOE BLAZER, 4 wheel shelves, office furniture, TV/VCR chunky legs, 44 X 64” with leaf, exc. cond. 170K, exc. MPG, adult BRING ON THE FUTURE. Train drive, less than 100,000 kms., combo’s, patio furniture, bar- $500. Set of 4 oak dining chairs owner, $5500 obo 537-4710. for Canada’s fastest growing auto, power everything, air condi- beques, rowboat, cargo trailer, with rattan seats $320. Set of 6 old oak dining chairs $400. New 1989 FORD MUSTANG LX, 2 dr. leisure industry: Golf. 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Well, she finally did it once again. Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 21) Duck baskets Venus has proven that she is of Big changes continue to rumble swifter foot than brave Mars. Our close to home. Hopefully, you have Salt Spring disc golfers beat par performers at the Camp- fair maiden, Aphrodite to the both hands on the wheel and are bell River Duck Golf tournament on Saturday. ancient Greeks, has caught up with steering your course. You are in Local high-school student Joah Chlopan won the amateur her man Mars and in hot and sexy the mood to flirt with a variety of Scorpio! That Mercury is currently inspiring possibilities. In order to men’s division with an 88 (20 under par 108) after 36 holes. retrograde means that almost proceed, you must be willing to let Chlopan’s score was actually tied for fourth best overall, �� anything can happen. ‘Expect the go of what you think and believe said Salt Spring disc-golf advocate Gordon Murphy. unexpected’, says the messenger is possible. This includes break- �� of the gods. Mercury will re-con- ing free of limiting self concepts. “He would have tied for third in the open men’s divi- nect with powerful Pluto on Dec.8 Intend to be patient with the pro- sion.” �� then with Great Helios, our solar cess. Embrace the moment and Also in the amateur men’s division, Eric Vanderwekken lord the Sun, on Dec. 10 as he/she your love and dance to the tune �� (Mercury is androgynous not to of change. tied with three other players for second place with a 94 and �� mention amoral!) retraces steps Mike Boughton placed fifth with a 95. until Dec. 20. Meanwhile, this trio in Libra (Sep 22 - Oct 21) Ted Hickford won the grand masters division (for play- �� Sagittarius are ‘disposited’ (energy Your ability to pay attention to the re-directed) by jolly Jupiter in Libra, tiny details of the big picture is ers over 49) with a 95 and Fritz Arnold placed fourth with the most obvious candidate for needed now. You feel expansive a 98. �� Santa Claus among our planetary and ambitious these days. Are you Tanya Van Ginkel tied for second in the amateur women’s line-up who is, in turn, disposited pushing harder than is necessary �� by Venus in Scorpio who is dis- or is the opposite the case? Deci- division, Scott Chapman (102) competed in the open men’s posited by Mars. Thus, the energy phering who you are and where division and Murphy placed second in the advanced master’s �� anchors in Mars as he at the zenith and how you can best express division (for players over 39) with a 93. of his own traditional sign of Scor- your talents in the market place �� pio. This indicates a significant is the key. Make a clear outline of Murphy also scored one of seven aces in the tourney when degree of ambition, tension and your dreams and ideals over the he hit hole number eight. passion seeking expression. The short and the long term so that this Though islanders scored among the upper echelon, Mur- �� Moon will trigger the whole affair on vision can manifest in smooth and Dec. 9 when she aligns with Mars satisfying ways. phy believes Salt Spring players would benefit if they could just before the New Moon in Sagit- practise on standard baskets instead of the suspended tonal tarius on Dec. 11. Then the Sun Scorpio (Oct 22 - Nov 21) pins at Mouat’s Park. will conjoin Pluto on Dec. 13. How The pulse and passion of this will you respond to this passionate time is running hot through your “Putting into baskets is much different than tonals,” he celestial dance? Read on.... veins. You are forging ahead inde- said. pendently as though providence Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) is guiding, and it is! Exploring a The conjunction of Venus and variety of prospects will require Mars is sure to light your fires! Your some intelligent time management. mind is flooded with beauty and After all, you do best to entertain �� your blood is hot. Despite lingering one prospect at a time. Ideally, you fears, you are in the mood to do it are in the mood to make good of anyway. You are eager to expand this time and be the one to take the �� your horizons and/or take a plunge initiative. Move with the changes �� or two into the Scorpio depths. With and make your dreams reality! �� Mercury retrograde, proceed with �� both eyes open at least until the Sagittarius�� (Nov 21 - Dec 20) pace or passion closes them tight. While you are taking some very �� Expect a transformation of con- real strides externally, dreams of �� sciousness within 10 days! true love ��and passion are danc- �� ing in your mind. To realize your Taurus (Apr 21 - May 20) dreams�� in reality, you must be will- �� The mystery and passion of Scor- ing to make diligent efforts and �� pio is very alive in you now. With break through limiting inherited Venus and Mars influencing your patterns of perception. Summon- relationships and Sun, Pluto and ing all the unconditional love you Mercury in the house of Scorpio can muster is the call now.�� If sig- �� you are virtually one with the mol- nificant others are unreceptive, �� ten flow. That you are feeling inde- you may seek more fertile ground �� pendent and free adds excitement before the New Year! to this sassy recipe. As bold as this �� initial irruption will be, the really big Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) �� flow will begin when Venus enters Visions�� of truth�� and justice continue Sagittarius on Dec 16. Which way to linger in your mind. On the other �� will you go, wild thing? hand, you yearn�� for some�� righteous love. To realize�� your ambitions, you �� Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20) may have to take certain situations �� Big changes on relationship fronts, by storm. You are in a revolutionary some expected some a surprise, mood and you realize that win- �� are shaking things up! You yearn ning the case and/or�� love you seek �� for communion and true friendship may require�� catabolic action. This with your mate and you realize that is where consulting friends with it is going to take some effort. You power and ��influence�� according to are ready to give of yourself fully, your situation may be necessary. yet you must be careful not to give Commit to change! �� away your power. Intend to see others as they are, without initial Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 19) judgment or reaction. Acceptance Connecting and�� merging with oth- is the first step to negotiating a fair ers of like mind continues.�� You feel deal. Limit the pace, not the love. hot about the needs of the day. A passionate desire�� to push for Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 21) justice for all ��is running through Increasing the quality of your daily your veins. Certain situations have life includes having more love and become intolerable and destiny romance to enjoy. You have rea- is pushing you to do something son to feel confident that you can meaningful. This is where align- have it, yet you may not feel sure ing your visions and efforts with what or who you want. If only you others come to the fore. You have could sample the goods before you been patient, waiting for the right buy. This may be possible, but will moment and you are on the verge require some fancy talking. Retro- of making some big moves! grading Mercury wants to remind you to think twice before you com- Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) mit your thoughts and feelings to A deep passion and determination spoken words. Wax poetically! to be free of debts, burdens and limitations of any kind finds you hot Leo (Jul 22 - Aug 22) on the trail. You want to experience A creative and exuberant mood vies more freedom and this implies with a feisty urge for deep change. professional as well as romantic In order to express your many relationships. Inheritances of one feelings and inspirations flowing kind or another may be in the stars through your heart and mind these for you, yet may take up to a year days, you must awaken to denials to manifest. In the meantime, push and break through blocks. Wow, for freedom in every direction that this project requires a full measure you feel blocks. Recognize that of your creative potential. Affirm outer realities reflect inner patterns that there is always another way and beliefs. to be and do and be willing to play with the possibilities. Before you break down doors, create a plan! www.sunstarastrology.com HOROSCOPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Arvid Chalmers �� Ltd. �� Real Estate ��

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