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",/ *"/ ON THE CASE: Salt Spring RCMP Const. Matt Meijer looks for fi ngerprints on a door after a thief broke into Jana’s Bake Shop, which Weather has no cash on its premises, and made off with a frozen pie Monday night. Photo by Sean McIntyre Sunny weather is expected to continue with possible showers on the weekend. High to 7 C on Thursday; overnight lows to -1 C Alcohol blamed in dramatic crash on Friday. Speed also considered a cliff and into Fulford Har- ended up on the beach 20 accident revealed alcohol the vehicle. a factor as truck bour as they made their way metres below the road. was also involved. Mark Wildman, 49, of to the ferry terminal Sunday “This is likely a combi- Police, ambulance and Lake Cowichan, Graham Inserts careens off road evening. nation of alcohol and high fi re rescue crews were dis- Lowden, 43, of Cobble Hill, The vehicle was heading speeds,” said RCMP Sgt. patched at 6:45 p.m. They and John Townsend, 47, of • Thrifty Foods By SEAN MCINTYRE toward Fulford on Fulford- Danny Willis. “The vehicle spent the better part of the Victoria were taken to Lady • Uncle Alberts Driftwood Staff Ganges Road when the driv- hit the railing, catapulted evening extricating the indi- Minto Hospital. • Ganges Village Market –––––––––––– er lost control near a bend into the trees and landed on viduals and clearing the “One was treated and • Pharmasave Three men visiting family in the road beside St. Paul’s the beach below. Speed was scene. Traffi c along Fulford- released. The other two and friends on Salt Spring Catholic Church. a factor.” Ganges Road was redirected were transported to Victoria Island are lucky to be alive The truck reportedly A blood sample taken along Stewart Road. Crews North End Fitness after their truck plunged off jumped the guardrail and from the driver following the deployed a crane to retrieve ACCIDENT 3 537-5217 Four-day week picks up Morfi tt dissects ferry minister’s passing grade safety status By SEAN MCINTYRE impressed with how trustees, she said. By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH Driftwood Staff Driftwood Staff teachers and students have Over the past three years, Although a report released last Monday concludes Education Minister Shir- adapted to the shorter school three school districts in Brit- ish Columbia and over 100 B.C. Ferries is operating safely “overall,” it cites a num- ley Bond gave the four-day week since it was imple- ber of areas “where safety and related administrative in the United States have week straight As during mented for the 2004-2005 processes and procedures should be strengthened.” adopted the four-day school a tour of the Gulf Islands school year. The report also describes “observed tension” between week in order to keep costs School District last week. Bond said decreasing B.C. Ferries and the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ down. “Innovative programming enrolment across the prov- Union, and states the situation between the two parties has developed around what ince has forced trustees to While it’s worked in the is “largely dysfunctional.” may well have been an ini- develop creative solutions. Gulf Islands, Bond said, it The report, commissioned by B.C. Ferries after the tial dealing with financial “Across British Columbia, may not be the right solution sinking of the Queen of the North last year, was written ramifi cations for this board,” 55 of 60 school districts are for every district facing a by former B.C. auditor general George L. Morfi tt. Bond said while visiting in decline, but we have to budget shortfall. Morfi tt made 41 recommendations in his 70-page Gulf Islands secondary last remember we are not alone,” “One of the things that is report, all of which B.C. Ferries has committed itself Wednesday. Bond said. “This is a global really important is [a dis- to implement. After walking the halls phenomenon.” trict’s] ability to decide what “Given the scope of the audit, I think Mr. Morfi tt did and sitting in on classes with Since 2001, the number works best with their stu- a very good job,” said union president Jackie Miller dents,” Bond said. students for much of her of public school students in MORFITT REVIEW 2 A year of morning, Bond said she was B.C. has declined by 40,000, MINISTRY VISIT 2 celebration 10% off Tuesdays GANGES Quaker Cereal 100 (some restrictions apply) ILLAGE ARKET • Life V M • Life Cinnamon 97 • Oat Squares LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 500-730g 2 OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm
2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD MINISTRY VISIT 77%34 7).$$ From Page 1 , 7"" Ê ° “If you look at how other school teachers, 130 schools funding for rural schools.” districts across the province have closed their doors since Failing to account for dis- #USTOM &LOORING have handled their budget 2001. Despite recent enrol- tricts the size of France or as 3PECIALIZING IN CUSTOM 7IDE 0LANK challenges or successes, they ment trends, there were transportationally challenged #LEAR $OUGLAS &IR didn’t choose to go to a four- still roughly 100,000 more as the Gulf Islands, she said, s "RAND NAME mOORING AVAILABLE day week, they made other students enrolled in the places school trustees between s /VER (ARDWOOD 3OFTWOOD SPECIES IN STOCK decisions,” she said. “It’s not province’s public schools in a rock and a hard place. £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx about one size fits all. It’s 2004-05 than there were 15 “The minister is saying xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-`iÞ]Ê about looking at how you do years earlier. you can choose to cut off education in this province. Is While declining enrolment your left foot or your right it going to change? I think it is has had a limited impact, arm,” Sims said. THE and I think we all know that.” said BCTF president Jinny A recent $470-million cash In February, school trust- Sims, the prevalence of four- infusion to address teachers’ Local Liquor Store ees in the Cowichan Valley day weeks and school clo- salary increases, she added, School District will vote on sures has more to do with did not directly improve the whether or not to close three provincial government fund- quality of education received of that region’s 34 public ing cuts. by students in the province’s Exceptional schools. “You don’t see people talk- public schools. According to figures ing about a four-day week “There are very few Wine for obtained from the British in Vancouver or in Burnaby options for boards with not Columbia Teachers’ Federa- and enrolment is on the way enough money,” Sims said. Exceptional tion (BCTF), the union rep- down there too,” she said. “The government has to stop Education Minister People resenting BC’s 38,000 public “The cause is inadequate passing the buck.” Shirley Bond MORFITT REVIEW From Page 1 on Friday, referring to the ing operational safety issues He went on to make “We keep our eyes cast audit’s terms of reference. and ensuring continuous notes concerning the need behind us to make sure we One area of note was the improvements to the SMS,” to “ensure that staff are not don’t make [further mis- Safety Management System wrote Morfi tt. assigned to positions for takes],” she said. (SMS), employed in 1997 to However, he noted B.C. which they are not quali- However, Bob Jones, chair maintain safety both ashore Ferries has been working to fi ed;” to make sure that all of the Salt Spring Island and on ships. improve operational safety staff, particularly seasonal Ferry Advisory Committee, Although pointing out and security, recently creat- ones, receive proper train- believes B.C. Ferries “must that staff can be committed ing the position of executive ing and orientation; and “to have an incredible amount Browse our full selection for every taste! of confi dence” in their orga- to operational safety with- director for safety, security, establish criteria for crew nization to have a third party out being committed to the health and the environment. selection and assignment to SMS, Morfi tt wrote, “Sup- In addition, Miller said come in and thoroughly OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 11PM promote greater cohesion port for the SMS was not B.C. Ferries is working in investigate it. #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 537-9463 (WINE) and synergy among bridge practised uniformly across conjunction with the union He added that neither the organization. Some to resolve many of these crews for each watch and insurance agencies nor believe that not all senior problems, which is a step in shift period.” the Transportation Safety GET THE operating staff has ‘bought the right direction. He also wrote: “The one Board of Canada, to name $ 95 JOB DONE into’ the SMS.” “In order to have a safety area of concern expressed just a few of the regulatory 419 Miller agrees this is the culture with fully engaged by those we interviewed agencies with an interest, MS 290-20 with a STIHL MS 290 is the profi ciency of some required such a study. Chain Saw greatest area of concern. workers, you have to engage “Every member of the the union,” said Miller. casual and seasonal employ- “It doesn’t matter how organization should be eat- “Everybody wants to put ees who may miss regularly good something is, if you ing, sleeping and breathing differences behind us and scheduled drills.” want to be 100 per cent safe, safety, and not in a fanatical work together,” confirmed He said B.C. Ferries must tie the boats up and don’t way,” said Miller. B.C. Ferries director of ensure all staff regularly run them,” said Jones. Morfi tt wrote that both a media relations Deborah participate in fi re and boat Furthermore, Morfi tt had drills. lack of understanding and Marshall on Monday. to make recommendations, insuffi cient training regard- Morfi tt made many more Miller said she thinks B.C. Ferries’ management “have he added. ing the SMS could poten- recommendations concern- “There are always people MS 230-17 MS 390-20 learned some lessons.” tially cause problems, and ing staff. who say the company can do Chain Saw Chain Saw “Meetings going on this $ 95 $ 95 noted “a number of staff ” For example, although he no right,” he said. 349 519 did not feel the organization acknowledged the need for past week with B.C. Ferries Jones agreed with some was supportive and did not timeliness, Morfitt wrote, management [and the union] of Morfi tt’s safety and casu- HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT feel comfortable bringing “It is important that B.C. would not have happened al staffi ng suggestions, but 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm safety-related issues to their Ferries communicate to without the Morfitt report was still optimistic about the the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 supervisors. staff that, in making deci- and the sinking of the Queen company in general: Furthermore, this unease sions around on-time per- of the North,” she said. “Let’s keep it in perspec- Tide Tables between the company and formance, they must never She was also adamant the tive. The track record as a AT FULFORD HARBOUR union could “pose signifi- compromise SMS require- organization learn from past percentage is pretty damn Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet cant impediments to resolv- ments.” mistakes. good.” sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. JANUARY 31 05:42 3.5 11.5 03 07:05 3.4 11.2 WE 10:40 3.0 9.8 SA 12:32 2.6 8.5 Ferry report targets Active Pass for assessment 13:41 3.1 10.2 16:27 2.9 9.5 21:49 0.4 1.3 23:39 0.7 2.3 More than one ferry travelling wrote Morfi tt. Two of B.C. Ferries’ larg- ships in the area before entering. through Active Pass at any given time est vessels pass one another in Active Ships on either side leave their FEBRUARY 04 07:24 3.4 11.2 is an area of concern, said former B.C. Pass many times per day as they travel respective terminals at the same time, 01 06:14 3.5 11.5 SU 13:11 2.4 7.9 TH 11:17 2.9 9.5 17:23 2.7 8.9 auditor general George L. Morfi tt in his between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay. so they are going to pass each other in 14:39 3.1 10.2 05 00:10 1.0 3.3 recent review of B.C. Ferries. “We’re certainly going to do a risk the area, at approximately the half-way 22:29 0.4 1.3 MO 07:41 3.4 11.2 “We recommend that B.C. Ferries, as assessment on it,” said B.C. Ferries mark, at some point in the voyage, said 13:50 2.1 6.9 part of a formalized risk management director of media relations Deborah Marshall. 02 06:42 3.5 11.5 18:24 2.6 8.5 FR 11:54 2.7 8.9 process, undertake an assessment of Marshall. If B.C. Ferries decided the risks asso- 15:34 3.0 9.8 06 00:40 1.3 4.3 23:06 0.6 2.0 TU 07:55 3.3 10.8 the degree of risk associated with the She added that each ship travelling ciated with travelling through the area 14:29 1.9 6.2 current practice of B.C. Ferries’ vessels through Active Pass is equipped with were too high, all schedules would have DDDDD 19:34 2.5 8.2 passing simultaneously in Active Pass,” radar and is in radio contact with other to be adjusted, said Marshall.
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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 3 Bowen Bellavance Welding Ltd. Quality Boat Building & Fabrication in Aluminium & Steel in for B since 1973 • Custom boats from 6 to 50 feet Skeena • Custom metal fabrication • Marine ramps, walkways, railings refi t • Fuel tanks • Truck racks, boxes A need for hull mainte- • Driveway gates, skylights Marine Transport Service nance is pulling the Skeena • Garden gates, arbours Queen out of service for Marine Salvage & Recovery Portable Welding & Fabrication a week beginning Sunday, 1229 Mt Maxwell Rd February 4. Salt Spring Island BC, V8K2H7 on Land or Sea B.C. Ferries advises that SHOP: 250-537-4411 FAX: 250-537-4988 [email protected] some overloads may occur CELL: 604-880-3896 www.bellavancewelding.com TOTALLED: The driver and passengers in this truck (above and below) are consid- Photos by Sean McIntyre since the smaller Bowen ered lucky to be alive following a crash in Fulford Sunday night. Queen is the replacement vessel. “Where possible, pas- ACCIDENT sengers are encouraged to Adult From Page 1 plan ahead and consider car at Lady Minto on Salt Spring. pooling, travelling outside One man was transported to of peak sailing times, and/ or arriving at the terminal Graduation Victoria by ambulance on early for their desired sail- Monday morning and the ing,” suggests a B.C. Ferries driver was released. press release. According to Willis, the Program “Commercial customers men were heading back to are advised that vehicles over their homes in Cobble Hill, 10 tonnes GVW (10,000 kg) Classes Starting in the Second Semester Victoria and Lake Cowichan are restricted to centre-lane after spending the weekend loading only on the Bowen Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6pm on Salt Spring Island. Queen. As a result, available The truck was transport- commercial vehicle capacity Social Studies 11 ed to Ganges where garage will also be reduced while Geography 12 owner Kurt Irwin pro- the Bowen Queen is in ser- Math 11 nounced the vehicle beyond vice.” (required for many college courses) repair. A look inside the All sailings will remain as newer-model Ford pickup in the front passenger seat. lage make the stretch of road scheduled between Swartz truck on Monday morning According to police, the treacherous under normal Bay and Fulford Harbour. For further information revealed an open case of beer dark, curving road and slip- circumstances. A small dog The work is expected Contact GISS, or Len Sokol, and a brown bag containing pery conditions between the travelling with the men sus- to take approximately one [email protected] several small liquor bottles Fulford Inn and Fulford vil- tained no injuries. week, but it could be longer.
Letter to the editor? Press release? ➦ Man dies off Prevost Island ➦ What’s On calendar event? You Who..? A middle-aged man who crews from the Coast Guard Cape Kuper vessel arrived Send it to news@gulfi slands.net. lost consciousness aboard Auxiliary, Parks Canada and near the scene. his sailing vessel south of a U.S. Coast Guard helicop- The victim was transport- Prevost Island was reported ter from Port Angeles, Wash- ed to Lady Minto Hospital dead despite a rescue crew’s ington on the scene. aboard the BC Ferries rescue attempts to revive him on the According to Ian Kyle, vessel. Winner way to Lady Minto Hospital Ganges Coast Guard offi cer- Spirit of Vancouver pas- for December: Saturday afternoon. in-charge, the sailboat’s rig- sengers on the 2 p.m. sailing Mary Lou Medical personnel aboard ging prevented a successful between Tsawwassen and Bompas a passing ferry were first air evacuation. Swartz Bay experienced a on the scene after the man’s Kyle said the man 35-minute delay due to the Your name will be entered in a monthly draw wife sent out a distress call appeared to have suffered incident. for a return trip for one to Vancouver. when her husband reported a heart attack before crews The provincial coroner’s COME TO THE SS AIR OFFICE TO ENTER chest pains at 2:35 p.m. arrived. He said the man was offi ce in Victoria confi rmed terra firma Grace Pt. Square, 3102-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ganges Coast Guard unconscious and not breath- the death, but could not BUILDERS LTD. www.sirewall.com members joined rescue ing when the coast guard’s release the man’s identity. 537-9355 Three times daily to Downtown Hinds resigns from fi re board Vancouver & Vancouver Airport • Departing GANGES Fire trustee Bruce Patter- said, adding that he found square one and come back 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/2:00pm Daily ...... son took up his new post as Hinds’ decision surprising. to the community,” he said. Meals you would make.. the Salt Spring Island Fire Patterson declined to spec- “Members of the public if you had the time! • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER Protection District’s (SSIF- ulate on the reasons behind spoke out and we have to Check our website 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri PD) acting chair after Ted the resignation and Hinds address those concerns.” 3:15pm Daily Hinds announced his resig- was not able to return the He said it will likely take for our ...... nation late last week. Driftwood’s call before press trustees anywhere from two weekly menus or our • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT Hinds’ decision came after time on Tuesday. to eight months to develop selection at Jana’s Bake Shop 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri he and the board’s six other As the owner of Fulford’s a comprehensive proposal Christine Godlonton 3:45pm Daily elected trustees sided with Patterson’s Market and for- they can present to island 537- 0867 SALTSPRINGAIR public demand calling for a mer Fulford Water district residents with confi dence. book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 referendum on how to pro- board chair, Patterson said, Patterson will serve as the www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com ceed with the construction board members felt he had board’s acting chair until a of a fi re hall to replace the the experience needed to SSIFPD election on March aging Ganges facility. lead the community through 26. SALT SPRING “[The trustees] decided I the initial discussion about Trustees will select a per- probably have the ability and the new fi re hall. manent board chair after MINI STORAGE the expertise to leap into this “At this point, it looks election results are con- fi re, so to speak,” Patterson like we’ll have to go back to fi rmed. 537-4722
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4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Mechanical failure ruled out By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH system faults were identifi ed affecting of Canada (TSBC) also released two Local Professionals ▼ Driftwood Staff the function of the vessel propulsion reports on the incident. The fi rst, on you can count on! “We have been extremely impressed by Human error likely caused a pick-up system immediately upon the occur- January 16, found the Quinsam may Martin’s Financial expertise and truck to slip into the water at Nanaimo rence of the incident or during subse- have rotated away from the dock as a his commitment to providing Harbour three weeks ago, says a B.C. quent inspections and testings.” result of the malfunction of some of excellent client service.” Tom & Leah Woods Ferries internal investigation. Two scenarios are likely, said the the components of the steering control Rocky Kinahan As the MV Quinsam was loading the report. system, or “the inadvertent rotation of Administrative Assistant 537-1730 Martin Hoogerdyk GRACE POINT SQUARE fi nal vehicle, a three-quarter-ton truck, The fi rst involved a failure to prop- the RAD control joystick.” Certified Financial Planner [email protected] for the 6:50 p.m. sailing to Gabriola erly adjust the right-angle drive units, The second report, released Janu- Island, the vessel pulled away from or RADs, which are the engines that ary 22, stated a visual examination of shore. propel and steer the boat, combined the wires, chains and securing agents School District #64 The truck, which was on the loading with the possible distraction of both used to hold the Quinsam in place ramp, fell into the water. master and mate by a telephone call. did not appear “suffi ciently robust to (Gulf Islands) The single male occupant was able The root cause was described as “Fre- hold the vessel in dock, in the event to pull himself to safety and did not fall quency of routine operations combined of an inadvertent backing away of the into the water. with failure to follow visual and check vessel.” Ready, Set, Learn In an information bulletin released procedures.” B.C. Ferries’ report also made 16 Friday, B.C. Ferries wrote: “human In the second scenario, control of the recommendations to improve safety, Ready, Set, Learn is a programme to help factors likely contributed to the occur- ship was transferred from inshore to two of which reiterated the TSBC’s three-year-olds get ready for school. rence . . . .” offshore by either the master or mate suggestions. All 16 recommendations “The Divisional Inquiry findings too early. will be acted on immediately, said the Each elementary school will host one event to conclude no mechanical, electrical, or The Transportation Safety Board report. share information with families that they can use to help their children achieve their best. Our Best Rates! Seedy Saturday weekend There is no charge and families are welcome GIC Rates as of to attend any of the sessions. January 30, 2007 blossoms with activities Cashable 3.5% Fernwood Elementary School By DAWN HAGE Community groups can food production,” said Platz. Non-Redeemable Wednesday, February 7 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Driftwood Staff also set up information tables “The topics to be covered are Contact Richard Bennett at 537-9332. 30 day 4.10% The ever-popular Seedy and Salt Spring Garden Club tools for small-scale farm- 60 day 4.05% Saturday has established an and the master gardeners ing, community supported impressive foundation and will be on hand to answer agriculture (box programs), Phoenix Elementary School 90 day 3.90% continues to blossom and questions. cover cropping and conser- Friday, February 9 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1 year 4.10% expand every year. “Banana Joe will be there vation tillage, as well as the The Island Natural Grow- with his seedlings,” said logistics of organic certifi ca- Contact Marie Mullen at 537-1156. 3 year 4.25% ers event takes place at the Platz. “Every year the event tion.” 5 year 4.30% Farmers Institute on Satur- is a little bit bigger.” Pre-registration is required Salt Spring Elementary School day, February 10 and fea- Seedy Saturday took root by contacting Platz at 537- Monday, February 19 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Rates subject to change) tures opportunities for seed 12 years ago and was first 0824 or [email protected]. Contact Rineke Jonker at 537-9928. Call Mafalda today exchanges, information housed in the basement of In addition to the work- tables, films, speakers and the United Church. shops, the fi rst of four talks discussions. The weekend “We were overwhelmed on winter gardening by Mar- Fulford Community Elementary School has also expanded to include by the number of people who ion Pape will run. Time and date to be determined. fi ve different workshops and showed up and it was clear “We decided that it would the Seed Sanctuary of Cana- we had to move to a larger be a great idea to launch this Contact Shelly Johnson at 653-9223. 537-1730 da AGM. venue,” said Platz. “Last year series of talks on the Seedy Grace Point Square The seed exchange is open we sold over 500 tickets.” Saturday weekend. The other to anyone who would like Featured speaker is Kate three will be spaced through- to bring in their saved seeds Green, who will discuss the out the year. There was a real Selling? Buying? Call me today for to exchange or sell to other Ban Terminator Campaign. demand from islanders to award-winning, professional service. growers. A fi lm called Ethiopia: Feed learn more about winter gar- “If you don’t have your the Future will be shown, dening.” You will be listened to and treated well. own seeds to exchange, you which is about the Seeds Finally, the Salt Spring That’s a promise! can still buy seeds,” said of Survival program in that Sanctuary Society will hold Kerry Cora Platz, organizer of country. its AGM at 3:15 p.m., fol- Chalmers 537-1201 (pager) the event for Island Natural ING is also sponsoring lowing Seedy Saturday. Growers (ING). four workshops at the Farm- Tickets to Seedy Saturday In addition, small seed ers Institute over the week- cost $2 and children 16 and www.gulfislandsrealestate.com companies such as Seeds of end. “The four workshops under get in for free. Money Victoria, Salt Spring Seeds, are full of valuable infor- earned goes towards future Full Circle Seeds and Two mation for farmers, market Seedy Saturdays and the Wings seed companies will gardeners or anyone inter- ING. Hot lunches are also be attending. ested in starting commercial available for purchase. Ganges tourism up in 2006 By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH was also up, rising from 5,130 in 2005 to Driftwood Staff 5,830 in 2006. Tourism to the island increased slowly in More British Columbians and Albertans 2006, and more western Canadian and inter- made up for fewer Americans crossing the national travellers made Salt Spring their border. destination of choice. Some 4,551 B.C. and 1,219 Alberta resi- Perry Ruehlen, executive director of the dents visited in 2005. This number was up to Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce, was 5,054 and 1,773, respectively, in 2006. clear that the recently released numbers rep- However, the 970 total Washingtonians resent only those tourists who came into the who visited in 2005 dropped to 798 in 2006. Ganges Visitor Centre and answered specifi c Travellers from the rest of Canada and the questions. United States remained fairly constant, but Nonetheless, these numbers form much of more European and Asian/Australian trav- the data used to look at island tourism. ellers visited the island in 2006 than in the The centre saw 58,213 total visitors in year before. European numbers increased to 2006, up from 55,962 in 2005. 1,023 from 863, while Asian and Australian June saw a slight decrease in 2006 to fi gures rose to 548 from 405. 4,135, from 4,506 the previous year. Finally, although recorded same-day visits However, July 2006 saw major gains, from dropped from 2,259 in 2005 to 2,168 in 2006, 8,665 in 2005, up to 10,010. September 2006 week-long stays increased from 248 to 335.
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By SEAN MCINTYRE ports for spring break travel David Waddington Driftwood Staff are advised to apply as soon Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor An unprecedented rush to as possible. passport offi ces across Can- “It may already be too ada has left its stamp on a late. This is truly an excep- QuickBooks Setup and Training Salt Spring resident who’s tional situation.” she said. “I Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support still waiting for her papers recommend people not con- after 37 business days. fi rm travel plans before they 537-0854 Therin Gower mailed her receive their passport.” Specailizing In Small Business application in late Novem- Charbonneau said appli- ber, six weeks before set- cants can speed up the pro- ting off on a holiday with her cess by attending passport family. offi ces in Vancouver or Vic- ICBC CLAIMS - “This is truly an toria. People urgently need- ing a passport for “special PERSONAL INJURY exceptional circumstances” may receive • 25 years successfully representing injured persons situation.” their documents within 10 • NO FEE until you collect — Francine business days for an addi- •Free confi dential consultation tional $30 charge. Charbonneau, To pick up a passport PAUL B. JOYCE Passport Canada within 24 hours one can pay Barrister & Solicitor an additional $70. Since Therin Gower (250) 537-4413 (24 hours) “I thought I would have returned from her holiday lots of time,” she said. “I just before the passport never imagined I would still deadline, she and the fam- be waiting.” ily were able to enjoy their With time running out holiday after all. before her January depar- All it took, she said, was HAIRS TO YOU ! ture, Gower couldn’t get a mad dash to the Depart- beyond the passport offi ce’s ment of Vital Statistics in recorded greetings. Victoria for a new birth cer- Enjoy your summer to the max, She even tried to get her tificate with only hours to son to line up for her at the spare before her fl ight from “Let’s Face It” with our laser. Victoria offi ce, though priva- Vancouver. Processing delays have left Therin It’s really time to loose the wax... cy regulations prevented the PAPERS PLEASE: What added insult to Gower waiting with an expired passport and a lot of not to mention the cream and razor! offi cer on duty from handing Photo by Sean McIntyre injury, she said, was the out any information. questions. message left on her answer- “It was more than a month The regulations include department is receiving ing machine while she was and a half before I even people transiting through the 21,000 applications per day, away. It was from a pass- Call 537-4066 today spoke to a human being.” United States on their way to nearly double its peak-sea- port offi cial apologizing for On January 23, new Amer- other international destina- son capacity. the delay. Apparently, they for a consultation with a physician ican regulations came into tions. Additional staff, over- had misplaced her telephone effect requiring all people According to Francine time and printers operating number. travelling to and from the Charbonneau, a Passport around the clock help out, United States by air and sea Canada spokesperson, indi- she said, but people can still to have a valid passport. By viduals must take the initia- expect delays of up to 25 early 2008, passports will be tive and plan ahead to help business days more than reg- required at all U.S. Customs avoid delays. ular processing times. crossings. She said the processing Individuals needing pass- Province ups homeowner grant limit Rising assessment val- bia,” said BC Finance Minis- ing permanent disabilities or ues have led the provincial ter Carole Taylor in a January who are eligible to receive government to increase the press release. “On the other veterans’ allowances can Home Owner Grant Pro- hand, higher values don’t apply for an additional $275 gram’s maximum eligibility always translate into more reduction. requirements from $780,000 money in people’s pockets.” The grant program is to $950,000. Up to 41,000 B.C. prop- designed to reduce the bur- “Higher property value erty owners are eligible for den faced by lower income assessments are certainly a $570 reduction in residen- property owners after years a mark of our economic tial property taxes. Residents of double-digit assessment strength in British Colum- over the age of 65, suffer- value increases. SPCA suffers at hands SQUARE FOOT We are now back! CHARLIE OUTER LIMITS SHEET METAL of collection tin snitch OFFERS: • Ventilation • Heating, Heat Pumps, Geothermal Salt Spring’s SPCA has lost an estimated $500 through Gutter & Valley • Custom Fabrication • Design and installation thefts of its donation containers in recent months. • Commercial & Residential Fifteen out of 18 cans were stolen, which includes a couple Cleaning of the larger “house” collection boxes. “It’s just sad this has happened,” said local SPCA manager Rooftop Jena Peori. “It used to be safe on Salt Spring.” Cleaning Peori advises that if anyone put a cheque into a can or house from about October 2006 onwards and noticed it 24 Hour hadn’t been cashed or a thank-you received, it was probably Emergency Pager caught in the thefts. Anyone wanting to donate to the SPCA via cheques in the 537-8019 mail can send them to Box 522, Salt Spring, V8K 2W2. Call Bill Mosely 653-9378 • Our new shop is at 723 Stewart Road
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6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pool waiting for engineers’ report as opening date pushed to September It’s not yet clear how the ing’s structural integrity is “We’re distressed to learn ments, PARC accepted recom- millimetres-wide problem not in question. of this new problem,” said mendations of the pool design that has stymied Rainbow In light of this and other Ssplash president Wendy task force regarding a theme. Road pool construction will construction delays, PARC Rosier. “We understand a “Although several theme be solved. has decided to push the project of this size may have ideas were discussed, the “There are no fi rm recom- pool’s estimated opening minor glitches of some kind, theme ‘rainbow’ kept recur- mendations at this point,” said forward to September from but I think this has gone way ring,” states a task force Peter Lake at Monday night’s its last estimate of April 30. beyond ‘minor.’” report. “The pool is on Parks and Recreation Com- Shelby Memorial Pool at Rosier acknowledged that Rainbow Road, we refer to mission (PARC) meeting. Portlock Park will be ramped PARC is doing its best on it as the Rainbow Road site Lake, who chairs PARC’s up for operation beginning the project, “but problems . . . the term rainbow can pool facility building com- in May as usual. of this magnitude shouldn’t represent people of differ- mittee, said an engineers’ The pillar problem, which have happened.” ent colours, an acceptance report on how to deal with was first identified several PARC is also springing for of different cultures or a the slight defl ection in two weeks earlier, caused con- an engineering report on the coming together of differ- of the concrete columns is cern for the pool-support- site’s challenging drainage ent ideas and lifestyles. The expected “hopefully this ing Ssplash group when it situation, said Lake. rainbow theme also provides week.” He stressed the build- reached members’ ears. In positive pool develop- for endless artistic licence.”
OW Green leader blasts Tories N By SEAN MCINTYRE centre is now green and by Driftwood Staff “In the real world being at the centre the Green SERVING For a moment it felt like I’m going to be Party now has a tremendous the Saturday market was prime minister.” opportunity to hold the stage hosting a winter reunion and start electing Green SALTSPRING as upwards of 100 people — Elizabeth May Party MPs,” said Lewis. fl ocked to hear federal Green “If we can be the catalyst AND Party leader Elizabeth May to reach out to small “g” ernment’s failure to see the speak during her visit to Salt Greens [in this riding] we AREA writing on the wall. Spring Island last week. “He still doesn’t believe can elect a Green MP.” Taking the Gulf Islands in [climate change], but he The Green Party has yet Ken Bulcock Secondary School stage on can read polls and he’s very to elect a single MP since owner/operator the same day Stephen Harp- concerned that if he doesn’t the party was established in er celebrated his first year drape the Alliance-Conser- 1983. in office, May berated the vative-Republican Party of The party captured 4.5 Prompt, courteous service since 1990 Conservative leader on his Canada in a green record he per cent of the popular vote party’s string of failures. has no hope,” she said. in last year’s federal elec- SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS “As much as I understood “Stephen Harper is a car- tion and January 2007 polls TOLL FREE exactly what they could do, bon copy of George Bush conducted by Environics and they’ve been far worse than and the pun on carbon is Decima show the party sits 1•877•715•1019 I could have imagined,” May intentional.” at between 10 and 11 per told the largely partisan cent nationwide. or (250) 715•1019 May said the government’s crowd. lacklustre accountability act, May all but guaranteed the May dismissed the ongo- failure to cut hospital wait audience Canadians would ing “greening of the Con- times, defaulting on the be visiting the polls before servative Party” as “a public Kyoto Protocol and milita- the end of the year and didn’t relations campaign disguised rization of Canada’s mission shy away from any pre-elec- as serious action on the cli- in Afghanistan, proves Harp- tion shine on the whirlwind mate crisis” and labelled er has betrayed the Cana- trip to Vancouver, Salt Spring Prime Minister Harper as dian people and signifi cantly and Victoria. George Bush’s Trojan Horse damaged Canada’s interna- “We don’t have to accept at ongoing international cli- tional reputation. the short-handed nihilistic mate change discussions. Speaking alongside Saan- slogans of corporate Cana- “The U.S. wasn’t in the ich-Gulf Islands Green Party da,” she told the crowd. room, but with the election candidate Andrew Lewis and “I want to tell people you of Stephen Harper it didn’t Adrienne Carr, provincial can dream of something matter,” May said. party leader turned federal better, that in the real world “The U.S. was in the room candidate for the Vancouver - the Berlin Wall fell; in the disguised as Stephen Harp- Centre riding, May acknowl- real world Nelson Mandela er.” edged the party’s politics got out of jail and became Sticking close to her envi- need to be taken beyond the president of a free South ronmental roots, the former environment. Africa and in the real world Sierra Club executive direc- “The centre is no lon- I’m going to be Prime Min- tor chided the Harper gov- ger about left and right, the ister.” Local service providers such as foodbanks, drop-in centers, soup kitchens and shelters will be surveying homeless and inadequately housed people from February 5th to 9th to fi nd out what people need to it’s your get proper housing. The survey is a short (15-20 min) interview, and it will be completely anonymous (you will not be asked for your time. name). Tables will be set up in numerous places around the Capital Region, and some basic supplies will be handed out (toques, snacks, hygiene kits, etc). It’s a chance for you to tell helping agencies what would really help you in your current situation, and an opportunity to share some of your story with us. Below is the Homeless Needs Survey schedule for this location. Please join us in creating an accurate picture of housing needs and in building a pathway to home... Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 8 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday 11am-4pm 9am-5pm 11am-2pm 9am-5pm Foodbank Mrs. Clean Laundromat Soup’s On Fulford Inn
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WATER MAIN FLUSHING GALIANO: STICKS ALLISON MAYNE ISLAND: SURFSIDE, SKANA PENDER ISLAND: MAGIC LAKE ESTATES SATURNA ISLAND: LYALL HARBOUR BOOT COVE SALT SPRING ISLAND: FERNWOOD, HIGHLAND, BEDDIS, FULFORD, CEDARS OF TUAM
February 12th, 2007 to March 19th, 2007 a water main fl ushing program is scheduled to be carried out in the above areas. Short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water can be expected. Commercial establishments may contact CRD Environmental Services department (250) 360-3269 for more detailed information. CRD can not accept responsibility for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water.
Are you rushing to make the ferry? BURNS BUNCH: From left, Bevan Wrate, Michelle Grant and Jonathan Grant lead a crowd of dancers and diners at last Saturday night’s Scottish Dance Club Slow down. celebration of Robbie Burns Day. More photos, Page 17. Photo by Derrick Lundy Why rush when you can relax? Come stay with us and enjoy your shopping trip. Located just minutes from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria Designing for the future: International Airport, Sidney and Victoria. Cedarwood Inn & Suites has rooms, studios, cottages, and suites to accommodate your needs. We offer planner shares optimism full kitchens, award winning gardens and spectacular ocean views. By ELIZABETH NOLAN “We’d invented together — energy, cities Flying out of Victoria? Driftwood Staff and long-term planning.” Stay with us on your way out or back and park for free while you’re gone. A rapt audience shared a almost a new Moffat’s Vancouver-based rare evening of vision and type of planning team took into account every Make it easy. optimism last Thursday possible variable, from mas- Call us and ask for the Gulf Island — it was really Resident Rate starting at $69.00. when world-renowned urban sive fl ooding and coastline We know ferries aren’t the only schedules planner Sebastian Moffat a revolution, loss to organized crime and you’re keeping! presented his findings at a almost by closed borders, in order to Valid October 2, 2006 - April 1, 2007. Based on Double Occupancy. free talk sponsored by local plan for and predict a viable group I-SEA (the Institute accident future. of Sustainability, Education They also looked at design À>µÕ bringing iÀiÊÌ ÌÞÊiiÌÃÊ and Action). together things success stories of the past, 7 Ì iÊ Entitled Planning for such as European towns and / Ê ,7"" Ê ÊEÊ-1/ - Ãi>° Uncertainty: Design con- that had never structures built centuries ago xÓÓÊ V Ã`iÊ ÀÛi]Ê-`iÞÊ Ê6n Ê£ n °°Ê ÜÜÜ°Ì iVi`>ÀÜ`°V> cepts to shape a resilient and been brought and still thriving today. UÊ ÝiVÕÌÛiÊÃÕÌiÃÊvi>ÌÕÀiÊvÀi«>ViÃÊ>`Ê sustainable island commu- Moffat described a “triple vJÌ iVi`>ÀÜ`°V> iÌÌi`ÊL>Ì ÊÌÕLà nity, the evening was the fi rst together — helix” design approach that ÊÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÃÊÓxäÊÈxÈxxx£ Ê ÌÊvÀiiÊ £nÇÇÈxÈxxx£ UÊ µÕÀiÊ>LÕÌÊÕÀÊvvÃi>ÃÊÜiiÞÊ of three series seminars. energy, cities takes into account livability, >`ÊÌ ÞÊÀ>Ìià Islanders are invited to regeneration and resiliency. Êv>ÝÊ ÓxäÊÈxÈ£xx£ “Imagine Salt Spring,” in and long-term Key design concepts also conjunction with the cur- planning.”— include a paradigm shift for rent offi cial community plan our culture: we must learn to review. Sebastian Moffatt think past the individual to Moffat is a Salt Spring the community and beyond, University of Victoria resident with an impressive rapidly growing and chang- and start incorporating long- pedigree on the world stage ing Salt Spring will face term planning into infra- on Salt Spring Island! of sustainability planning. some diffi cult decisions in its structure. He is co-author of the fi rst near future, Moffat told the “Learning to live within book in North America on constraints is a fabulous audience he would outline For the love of learning—no exams, no green infrastructure design, what he’s learned to help the design ethic,” he enthused, Travel Photography: the Basics distributed through the community create its own but also warned that the prerequisites! The Division of Continuing Studies at Instructor: Chris Mundigler, ACA, BA Confederacy of Canadian best future and become an “shadow side of sustainabil- the University of Victoria is offering the following Course Code: ASSI320 2007S1 E01 Municipalities to every com- example for other places. ity is survivability.” non-credit courses on Salt Spring Island this spring. Date: Saturdays, March 10 to April 21, munity in Canada. He went on to speculate The ideas that Moffat A Morning in… Austria 1 to 3 pm, 6 sessions Through his work with the the evening could be “an introduced were likely a Fee: $93.00 plus $5.58 GST Instructor: Chris Mundigler, ACA, BA Sheltair Group, Moffat later opportunity for us to look at welcome change in view- Note: No class on April 7 became Canada’s team lead- the big picture and try and point for audience members; Course Code: ASSI321 2007S1 E01 er in a global contest called understand where we fi t in the Globe and Mail reported Dates: Saturday, February 24, 10 am to noon, To Be Free the Sustainable Urban Sys- all that and how important Saturday that global climate 1 session Writing Workshops Fee: $20.00 plus $1.20 GST tems Initiative, which called it is, and how concepts of change has become the top Instructor: Salt Spring Island resident Evelyn C. for the best plan easing cities issue for Canadians, edging sustainability can be used to An Afternoon in… Sicily and Malta White, author of the acclaimed biography, Alice off natural gas dependency drive design for a commu- out health care. and into sustainable futures. Moffat even included news Instructor: Chris Mundigler, ACA, BA Walker: A Life (W.W. Norton, 2004). nity like Salt Spring.” Course Code: ASSI324 2007K1 E01 After two and a half years Describing events sur- that the massive cuts to car- Course Code: ASSI322 2007S1 E01 Dates: Saturday, April 21: 9 am to noon and of work, consultations with rounding the Vancouver bon consumption necessary Date: Saturday, February 24, 1 to 3 pm, 1 session over 500 experts, and spend- team’s win, Moffat related: to halt irreversible climate Fee: $20.00 plus $1.20 GST Sunday, April 22, 1 to 4 pm, 2 sessions ing $1.5 million, Moffat’s “When we met the other change are not only possible, Fee: $125.00 plus $7.50 GST team won that contest. but plausible. Archaeology of Europe and Asia teams the second time in To receive a brochure or to register, contact Instructor: Chris Mundigler, ACA, BA Thursday’s lecture was based 2003 we decided we couldn’t “All of this is not magic,” Janet King at (250) 721-8827 on his findings, both lead- stop there. We’d invented he said of his team’s project. 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8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Safer at sea How many island dwellers would confess to feeling unsafe aboard a B.C. Ferries vessel, whether it’s on the tried-and-true Howe Sound Queen linking Vesuvius and Crofton or one of the huge Spirit vessels? Probably very few, and the statistics prove ending up in the drink or on a lifeboat after boarding a ferry is extremely unlikely. That was confi rmed by a review of operational safety conducted by former B.C. auditor general George Morfi tt and released last week. Morfi tt found using the B.C. Ferries system is a safe mode of travel, but he also puts forth 41 recommendations to make it even safer. At the same time, B.C. Ferries determined a January 9 incident on the MV Quinsam serving the Nanaimo-Gabriola route, which saw the ferry pull away from the dock before the last vehicle was loaded, was caused by human error, as was a similar incident resulting in two deaths at Departure Bay in 1992. That the same type of incident should occur again after safe- guards were supposed to be put in place can’t help but cause con- cern. Morfi tt’s investigation, commissioned last year after the Queen of the North sinking, found reasons why history could repeat itself. Among other things, Morfi tt states support for, understanding of and training in what is known as the Safety Management System (SMS) — implemented 10 years ago — should be improved. He also found the company has no formal process for assess- Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. ing risk “and risk management is not formally integrated into the '5,& )3,!.$3'5,& )3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 SMS,” although the company is now addressing this requirement, Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% he said. Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% President Frank Richards E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net Pressure to achieve “on-time” performance was also cited as Publisher Penny Sakamoto Yearly Subscription Rates potentially compromising safety. It’s alarming to read in the report Managing Editor Gail Sjuberg In the Gulf Islands $50.83* Elsewhere in Canada $85.60* 6 months elsewhere in Canada $58.85* Outside Canada $179.00 that “Instances were cited of masters not going through what staff Advertising Manager Peter McCully *Includes GST Advertising Rick MacKinnon, Tracy Stibbards, Andrea Rabinovitch This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the considered to be the proper procedures and of pressure being put Editorial: Sean McIntyre, Susan Lundy, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. on ramp personnel to move faster.” Dawn Hage, Elizabeth Nolan Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 Photographer Derrick Lundy International Standard Serial Number 1198-7782 Morfi tt’s report makes it clear that B.C. Ferries has some work Accounting/Circulation Claudia French, Eva Kuhn, Brett MacDougall to do to ensure our faith in its system is not based on false comfort Production Manager Lorraine Sullivan or public relations spin, but is well grounded in consistent safety Production Kaye Segee, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Nick Sullivan Canadian Community Newspapers Association B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council practices and a commitment to keep on improving them. Hope lies with 93 % convinced of climate change dangers By JEAN GELWICKS distrustful of most institutions, evil then I don’t know what is.) a fuel-efficient car/ appliances, A quote coming out of WW VIEW highly religious and rely on radio They are doing so little towards shopping locally, etc. like the One II that still has relevance today as their main source of news.” solutions and they could do so Tonne Challenge encouraged us says: “It is necessary only for the Supposedly these white males much. These people I think are to do) and if we all wrote letters to good man to do nothing for evil to POINT who are being educated by radio dangerous. policy makers (politicians, indus- triumph.” quite another to actively deny its sound bites, make up seven per I would like to see all these “dan- try presidents, businesses) and we I have also heard it quoted as validity in the face of overwhelm- cent of America’s population yet gerous” people rounded up (per- absolutely refused to support bad “for evil to fl ourish it only needs ing and sound global scientific control much of their government. haps by the Raging Grannies of policies and ideas and we insisted that good people do nothing.” The evidence and promote the lie that Most likely the percentage would the world) and forced, at least, to on new technologies and policies message is the same. If you are not climate change does not exist. I be the same for Canada. These spend a week in the company of the that aggressively worked towards part of the solution you are part of use to think of these people as men I think are dangerous. hundred top climate change scien- climate change solutions, we could the problem. This quote came up annoying. Now, as time is run- I think, just as there is a strong tists with Al Gore presiding. Maybe actually win. It is up to us. in a discussion with friends over ning out to fi nd solutions and give case against the tobacco compa- then we would get somewhere. I want my legacy to be one of climate change. them time to work, I think of them nies for untold grief and expense The good news is . . . the debate responsibility. What would you as almost dangerous. is over. Most people are convinced. rather have said about our genera- If “evil will fl ourish” when peo- in causing cancer, the same case If there are only seven per cent of ple do nothing by keeping their A study of risk perception can be made against the oil/gas tion: “They kept their head in the the “misguided bad guys” that sand and did nothing,” or “they heads in the sand and relying on (by Anthony Leiserowitz) found companies and automobile indus- leaves 93 per cent of the rest of us. wishful thinking, then what are Americans who are climate change tries in contributing to climate This is where the hope lies. If even recognized the problem and really we to think and do when there are “naysayers” are “predominantly change. The costs of cancer will half of us good people got active, I tried?” It is our decision. people who actually work against white, male, Republican, politi- pale in comparison to the conse- have no doubt we could make the Heads up — National Day rigorous scientific evaluation, cally conservative, holding pro- quences of climate change. They difference that is required. If half of Climate Change is April 14, precaution and truth? In the con- individualism, pro-hierarchism are large participants in what of us would take responsibility 2007. text of climate change, it is one and anti-egalitarian world views, could be the end of life as we for our personal actions (educat- thing to stay ignorant of facts but anti-environmental attitudes, are know it on our planet. (If this isn’t ing ourselves, driving less, buying The writer is a retired teacher. Local government strong and pro-Trust on Salt Spring Island By PETER LAMB important to acknowledge on the island, and the larg- cial government spent about other important actions that I’m writing in response to that as the most populous est water district, the North $1.7 million on roads on our would strengthen the Trust Alix Granger’s January 24 IN island in the Trust Area, we Salt Spring Water District, is island. That’s approximately with the support of both the View Point, which seems to have some responsibility to discussing becoming a CRD the entire amount of Islands Ministry of Community Ser- suggest that municipal incor- RESPONSE support the whole federa- entity. Trust tax contributions from vices and the CRD on a rea- poration is a panacea for all tion, and not simply abandon It is terribly misleading Salt Spring property own- sonable cost-sharing basis. of our local problems. fulfi ll our object to “preserve the other islands in favour of to suggest that a munici- ers. Roads are important, but Unfortunately, despite our The fact is, we are fortu- and protect the Trust area a Salt Spring only policy. pality would, with a stroke they’re not the only thing we provincial mandate, the pro- nate to live in a special place and its unique amenities and It is astonishing to read of the pen, provide every- should be spending public vincial contribution to the with a special form of local environment.” that “there are few public one with community water, money on. Trust has shrunk to a mere government which has, in The common argument of services for many of us, such community garbage pick- Needless to say, we do 2.5 per cent of the Trust’s spite of considerable pres- pro-incorporation advocates as water, garbage or sewer.” up and community sewers indeed have local govern- budget. We have no option sures over the past 30 years, is that Salt Spring should The few thousand people — regardless of their cost. ment in the form of the but to raise the money we been largely instrumental in only look after itself, and not connected to the Ganges Municipality or not, most Islands Trust and the Capi- need to carry out our work protecting all of the islands “export” our property taxes and Maliview sewer systems islanders would continue to tal Regional District, and from property tax revenues. in the Trust area. Can you to “other rural communi- — which are operated by rely on groundwater sup- we are working together George Ehring and I were imagine what our islands ties,” as Alix Granger put it. the Capital Regional District plies and septic systems, not on many local issues. The elected with a clear mandate — and especially this one These other rural communi- (CRD) — will be surprised local government. Governance Task Force was to support the Islands Trust — would look like without ties are all the other islands to learn this. All the septic And, of course, there is established by the Trust a and, if we are to continue that mandate? that form an essential part tank owners whose sludge always the “potholes” argu- year ago to study ways of to uphold the object of the I fully support the Trust as of the community of islands is processed by the CRD’s ment that pro-incorporation improving the effective- Trust, we will need a strong, a federation of islands and I in the Islands Trust, and the Burgoyne Bay liquid waste advocates suggest a munici- ness of the Islands Trust in fi nancially sound organiza- believe it is the responsibil- Trust continues to “preserve facility could also correct pality would fix, but of meeting its legislated object, tion to do it. That’s our goal. ity of all trustees to ensure and protect” them despite this faulty impression. The course without mentioning including closer coordina- that we are organized and their limited populations CRD also operates a number the cost to Salt Spring tax- tion of our services with the The writer is a Salt Spring fi nanced in the best way to and limited tax bases. It is of water treatment facilities payers. Last year, the provin- CRD. It is also addressing Island local trustee.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: If you could change one thing about Salt Spring, what would it be?
Sean Cunningham Angus Mitchell Dianne Haffner Naeco and Nixie Palm Jon Rubatsher More parking spots in the I would want an off-leash There’s a lot of homeless. Have a skating rink. Cost of housing. summer time. dog walk. Something [needs to be] done so there’s subsidized housing for people. Apart from that, it’s heaven. Letters to the Editor by their priority and priority culprits, tackled with feroc- be appearing in the arts sec- was a decent soul who lived sailed away in his sleep; may Brush fi re is determined by the road’s ity and panache by a huge tions of our major newspa- among us unrecognized. He the good Lord rest his soul. doused traffi c volume. and talented cast. pers in a few years’ time. was fond of the beer and was For the rest of you on lim- Mark Wyatt and the fire Really? Robinson Road We saw walls built to What a great drama pro- most often found down at ited incomes and with poor trustees should be con- (just north of the Upper prevent feuding then torn gram and a talented and the dock where he kept his shelter: Remember, heaters gratulated. They graciously Ganges Road turn-off) is down to facilitate “defence” dedicated teacher our school boat which was home. can and will kill you. Open changed course to allow a one of the busiest roads on against perceived animosi- has. You rock, Mr. D! He had the good fortune, a window a bit, fresh air may public debate about the north Salt Spring Island, yet ties — what could be more GORDON KEEL, years ago, of becoming a be cold air but you need it future of the old fi re hall and for very many years remains timely? We saw drunken Salt Spring friend of Gary LeMarchant’s to breathe and some heat- the public land it is on, the holey, lumpy, bumpy, nar- philosophers, selfi sh hoard- and it was Gary who kept ers rob you of that essential best site for the new fi re hall, row and actually dangerous ing, selfl ess giving, the love- Heaters him employed crabbing oxygen. and the budget for its con- for cars, cyclists and pedes- lorn — much of it dunked in these past years. If you have any doubts trians. a pool centre stage to great can kill Last summer unpaid about whether you are safe struction. A few days back the winter In the meantime, much comic effect. Hearts torn moorage led to his “Prin- using your heater, ask a Public concern was turn- of 2006/07 claimed the life lower volume roads and asunder by misplaced love cess” being taken ashore fi reman for helpful advice. ing into a brush fire, and of a Salt Spring Islander. their quick and gutsy action those in better shape (e.g. or rejection. Not easy roles! and he had to face facts: he Please don’t take the risk Cedar Lane) are paved. My favourite was an You could say his death was homeless. It is true he because it will get you. doused it fast. Seeing that was “indirectly” caused as they are flexible and cou- BRISTOL FOSTER, ancient tree chopped down, was the master of his mis- Honourable mention must Salt Spring who then morphed into he accidentally died trying fortune, but despite his low- go to the United Church and rageous enough to admit a to keep warm. The cause mistake builds everyone’s hunger to physically hound key approach to life he had the Copper Kettle and Com- Best ever and haunt the greediest man was a kerosene heater left on friends because he was a munity Services for yeoman confidence in these hard- What a show! I’ve been overnight. working volunteers. alive into consuming him- good man at heart and I shall effort this winter helping going to GISS drama pro- self. What talent! What a No, you did not read of his miss his friendly “hello” JACK WOODWARD, our less fortunate. In fact, ductions since my 21-year- captivating show! You know passing in the paper, no men- and his genuine smile. He now that I think of it, you McPhillips Avenue old was little and have seen you’ve seen a show when the tion to help ease our loss. No left this world with about as might consider helping them Still some great shows. house is on its feet before the pipers, just gone. much as he was born with out. Just tell them Rene sent Last week’s may have lights go up and the actors Admittedly, he was not except he had friends who you. dangerous topped them all! We saw are back on stage for their an over-achiever, nor did he are saddened to lose him. DREW CLARKE, We are told in a Jan. 24 several morality lays woven bows. seek to be famous. His name was Rene and Mount Belcher Driftwood article by the together about love, greed, There is no doubt in You probably did not this shouldn’t have hap- Ministry of Transportation carelessness, twisted love, my mind that many of the meet, but you may have pened. But on a cold night that roads are attended to jealousy, fear — the usual names in the program will found, if you had, that he our friend and shipmate MORE LETTERS 10 Annual referendum and creative input could achieve great things By CHRIS DIXON house gasses, global warming and modify a proposal. And — both in food security and in The budgets for the new library and climate change are hot topics sometimes, rather than rush to local jobs created, and the budget, proposal and the new fire hall, GREEN everywhere you look. Evidence present a poorly-crafted concept, say $3.2 million. Would you sup- coupled with the visible prog- of climate change is showing up a project might miss that year’s port that? ress on our new indoor pool are SPACE all over the planet. We are less referendum, and wait until next Or the Salt Spring Trail and evidence of big changes for Salt confi dent about the future. year. If there was a real emer- Nature Club, Island Pathways and Spring Island. Good information and consid- How and where food is grown, gency, we could invest in an extra the transportation society, with Who could have imagined, say erate discussion make the suc- and how or whether it can be referendum at any time. some help from the Alliance of 20 years ago, that in 2007 we cess of a project more likely. We economically transported are Once a year, maybe in late Sep- Salt Spring Artists, developing a would be building projects of this can generate an accurate gauge becoming serious considerations. tember before the annual migra- truly functional walking/cycling magnitude, and spending more of public support for a specifi c We’re questioning the future of tion to Mexico, we would gath- trail network, including an irre- than $18 million in the process? project by referendum. personal and commercial use of er as a community and declare sistible tax incentive to encour- Many issues arise while con- So — what happens when we petroleum-powered vehicles. And our level of support for various age property owners to partici- templating these large, expensive step back and search for the big- we’re questioning our customary projects. We would have a clear pate, with a strong endorsement projects. We can first question ger picture? Can we examine reliance on technology to provide understanding of each proposal, from the Parks and Recreation whether there is a legitimate need these processes for the larger les- every answer. and know that they were the result Commission for its recreational for these facilities, and then deter- sons they present? Looking around Salt Spring of a year of creative effort by an value! mine whether they deserve com- Lesson one: Our communi- today, it’s hard to imagine what engaged community. With this system, any group munity support. ty is often willing and able to the fuss is about — not only does It might look like a multiple able to demonstrate that it can We can examine the mecha- spend large amounts of money on everything look the same, but choice question; which do you offer a valuable service to the nisms employed to engage or diverse kinds of projects. we’re moving ahead on some fi ne want most for your community: community, could simply ask for circumvent public participation Lesson two: When a commu- new projects. As far as climate (3) fi re truck the community’s support. And we, in the permission process. We nity-based group proposes a proj- change is concerned, there’s not (5) swimming pool as a community could contribute may fi nd that there is a deadline ect, its support within the com- much evidence of action yet. But (1) food in creative ways throughout the imposed on public involvement munity can be fairly determined there will be. (4) books process. in the decision-making process by referendum. Go back to lessons one and (2) a secure future Would it cost us more, in tax that limits the possibility of an What happens if we step back two, and then think about how (4) a way to get to town dollars? Of course it could, but informed response to the pro- and further expand our vision? simple it would be if we had one Imagine if the Island Natural when you think, today, of getting posal. We may need to look past the annual referendum which would Growers teamed up with Salt a brand new fi re hall for 40 bucks In this case, an opportunity for shores of our island home for a present any and all proposals for Springers for Safe Food and craft- a year — it’s nothing. Pocket reasoned, creative input from the clearer picture. decisions by the community. ed a proposal to purchase several change. If we can look past the community may be lost — dis- There’s a bigger world out The decision-making process large acreages — plant vegetables drama of the moment, we can placed by the limited view of a there, and no way to escape some would become streamlined, with and grains, build storage facili- realize just how easy it would be small group with a single agenda. harsh realities. War and disease, no panic involved, because we ties, equipment sheds, and food to fund some very creative insti- Mistrust, anger and resentment poverty and famine continue to would all understand that there processing plants. The benefits tutions on our island. I would be are the inevitable result. cause endless suffering. Green- was a year to present, consider, to the community are obvious prepared to pay for that.
10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters limit of 30 km per hour. We deserve Drivers travelling too fast the best on that section of road seem Re: Dawn Hage’s article to be a large part of the prob- Salt Spring Maternity Care lem. Admittedly the posting Among Best in the Province, of the speed limit could be I was disappointed by the made a lot clearer. It isn’t Driftwood’s one-sided cov- easy to see. erage. It would have made RAY SPIERS, for a more balanced article Salt Spring to hear the viewpoints of Dreaming of the some of the women who Tourney have received maternity care heroes at the local clinic. Organizers of the Nairn Families seeking maternity Howe Memorial Basketball perfect retirement? care on Salt Spring have no Tournament held on January choice. Since “no physicians 11-13 would like to express provide such care” women their gratitude to the fol- must either go to the local lowing people who donated Start here. midwifery clinic or travel their time and resources to off-island. I know several the tournament. women who have chosen to Joel and Tracey Shaver at travel off-island for materni- Sports Traders for donating ty care for their second preg- the perpetual trophy and for nancy despite the extra strain organizing the acquisition this puts on themselves and and delivery of uniforms and their families. awards. To Tom Vergalen of When there is only one TNT Signs.ca for the manu- option in a small commu- facturing and delivering of nity, women may feel they the 24-foot banner, to Susan 4.00% are unique in their situation Garside and all of the other if they have concerns about volunteers for organizing 90 DAY the care they have received and helping with the conces- from a professional. sions, to the referees, to the CONVERTIBLE I want to remind the students of GISS leadership TERM DEPOSIT* other 456 women who were group who volunteered their mentioned in the statistics time to set up, manage the A premium rate, in the Driftwood that pro- time clock, scorekeeping and convertible at any time. fessional midwifes in B.C. help with clean-up, to the are regulated by the Col- GISS custodial staff and to lege of Midwifes of B.C. Al Irving and Milly Sinclair (CMBC). Should you have and their helpers for prepar- any concerns about care you ing the Friday night dinner. received from a professional To Tony Mason, Lee Ann midwife in this province, Gordon and other coaching 4.00% contact the registrar of the staff of the GISS girls and CMBC at (604) 742-2230. boys teams. 1 YEAR Information about making a A special tribute to Perry NON-REDEEMABLE formal complaint can also be Ruehlen who devoted a tre- found on their website www. TERM DEPOSIT* mendous amount of time cmbc.bc.ca. and effort in preparing and As a mother who is fi rmly An outstanding rate printing the programs, set- convinced that the midwifery ting up many of the displays, and security. model of care serves the best keeping track of the scores interests of most families, and ranking, communicating I encourage all Salt Spring with newspaper, coordinat- families to advocate for the ing special events, organizing excellent midwifery care we the embossing of the sports- deserve. wear presented to many of 4.00% ROBIN ANNSCHILD, the volunteers, organizers, Salt Spring winners of special events and 5 YEAR Too fast attending to so many details. Re: last week’s article Thank you, Perry. Thank you STEP-UP to Lyall Ruehlen, GISS vice- TERM DEPOSIT* about the four-vehicle acci- dent at the Rainbow Road principal and athletic direc- tor of the senior boys teams Step up to a great rate crosswalk, the description of the driver having to slam on and overall coordinator of right from year 1. his brakes gives the impres- the tournament. sion that he was travelling at BOB HOWE, more than the posted speed MORE LETTERS 13
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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PAGE 11 WEDNESDAY, January 31, 2007 " " "5! "# $ %& THIS WEEK’S 2,-- 2,%- 0,-- 0,%- *,-- *,%- 1,-- 1,%- +,-- +,%- .,-- .,%- &-,-- &-,%- &&,-- &&,%- t /01%-+ ) < v (< / %3'$ $ $ G %9 $* *$$ $ / $ - &/-1-/ $ * E = *. * 5 ( " >3 $. $ A" E " ( /,2 MOVIES /*+%02 3"' + '$ = $$> 4 $ $ '$ 3$/8 $ 8+ $ $9 $$ $$ 2--2-- " -9 -9- 3$$ 4**& $ $ $ 3$$ Salt Spring Driftwood: Current: New Lineup Movie /00%0+ 4 9*4 - $9 % F 7 : J022,K'E Breakout for Jan 31, 2007 to Feb 6, 2007 ' " D$- - 339 <- <- % & '( % < & 9% $ 9 % 7$> 9 /0&%%*5)6)43 8 *9 $ A A + $ WEDNESDAY, JAN 31 /0-%/& ) 9 + ' % '% 7 7/: 6:30 PM /02 AE$ ;4/7 %3 = - ;4/ 5 $ %3 $ $ @ ++++ The Mating Season (1950, /0*%+. 9 7 A' $) &3$ <$ (3 9 ; $ /@) 9 Comedy) Convinced her son is ashamed of his roots, a woman poses as a maid at his wedding. Thelma Ritter, /0%%0. $9 A 9 $9 7 A < + $9; $< ,( ; &'8 /@)( John Lund (2h) 3 & & 8 *= 8 *= >D2 >D2 F F + $9; 4 - * * $ $ 7:00 PM /.-%+/ 378 ( $ = - = - %3 % %3 % + '% 7 F.1@ %3 l ++ Night of the Living Dead (1990, /++%+- 3' ' < $L, <$ (3 9 3C '( % = $ 7 %$ %/ /@) Horror) Several unfortunate people fi ght a group of fl esh- /+1%1. 3 "5 43 8 *9 =7) C 7 A < 9 $ $ % /@)( eating zombies. Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman (1h30) 8:30 PM /.&%+% 3 '$ ** + $ > 4 + % 3% $ 3% $ l +++ The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996, 0-/%.- " / - / $ 8 / $ / $ 8 / $ Biography) A controversial magazine mogul pushes the /+.%+& 3 $' ( 9 ( 9 A ' '%;< % % 7/: $ boundaries of American morality. Woody Harrelson, 00/02% $% ' $ $ 3 + 7 '% C % < 8 1)# < % 9 /2) + /@)12+$ Courtney Love (2h15) 2-12&. $7 $$; 9 $ +3$ $ $ @ ++ The Youngest Profession (1943, 9 $ 33M + $ 9$+ $ 9 $ 9$+ $ 33M + $ Comedy) A group of girls from a movie star fan club stalk 0/-0-0 the streets in search of big name stars. Virginia Weidler, %/2*%/ & /)2 ) J1BBDK(933 " =6 : 7:>6 ( /,) ( Edward Arnold (1h30) *&00/- 9 '% ( $ < ( 7/ % 7/ % 3 3 + $9 9:00 PM 00102& ( /1) /,2&/2)= % $ * % 9 & % $ N& + 3 N& 6 + Sleepover (2004, Comedy) Four high school 0%. @/ )? : < % & $$ 7 = 7 $= friends enter an all-night scavenger hunt against their rivals. Alexa Vega, Mika Boorem (2h) w ++ An American Rhapsody (2001, Drama) A girl is torn when reunited with her parents, who had left her to escape to the U.S. Nastassja Kinski, Scarlett Johansson (2h) e ++ Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Big Store Variety (2003, Comedy) A former child star hires a foster family to recreate the childhood he never had. David Spade, Love Your Doris Roberts (2h) Small Store Hospitality 10:00 PM @ +++ The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985, Meet Elizabeth, Amy & Anne Marie Comedy) The dreams of a waitress are realized when her favourite fi lm star steps out of the screen. Mia Library Farrow, Jeff Daniels (1h30) 10:45 PM Benefi t for the l + Entangled (1992, Thriller) The tragic relationship between an aspiring writer and a model results Fulford Elementary library in murder. Judd nelson, Pierce Brosnan (1h45) 11:30 PM With readings by @ +++ A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935, Comedy) A couple of magical fairies cross paths with authors: two pairs of lovers in a forest. James Cagney, Dick Powell (2h30) Murray Reiss, THURSDAY, FEB 1 7:00 PM Peter Levitt, l + Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995, Horror) While Michael seeks to destroy Robert Bateman, Jamie’s baby, Dr. Loomis tries to fi nally end the curse. Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd (1h30) Nadine Shelly, 7:30 PM @ ++++ The Professionals (1967, Kathy Page, Adventure) When a woman is kidnapped, it’s up to four frontier adventurers to bring her back. Burt Lancaster, Brian Brett and Lee Marvin (2h) 8:30 PM Shirley Graham l ++ In the Mouth of Madness (1994, Horror) An investigator is hired to fi nd a horror writer whose novels make his readers go insane. Sam Neill, Friday Feb. 9 Julie Carmen (1h40) 9:00 PM w ++ Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story (2003, Fulford school library Biography) The life of Rudy Giuliani, who endured bruising political battles and romantic tumult. James 7 p.m. Woods, Penelope Ann Miller (2h) 9:30 PM Suggested $10 donation @ ++++ Detective Story (1951, Crime Story) A tough police detective goes after an illegal abortionist who had helped his wife. Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker (2h) 10:10 PM OPEN OPEN l ++ A Sweeter Song (1976, Comedy) An 7:30AM 7:30AM accident-prone photographer must choose between a free- spirited woman and his friend. Jim Henshaw, Susan TO 8PM TO 8PM Petrie (1h30) 11:30 PM smiles every day! smiles every day! @ ++++ The Killers (1946, Crime Story) An insurance investigator is called in when a small town gas station attendant is killed. Ava Gardner, Burt ! "# $ %& '()$# $ * Lancaster (2h) 11:40 PM +,-- +,%- .,-- .,%- &-,-- &-,%- &&,-- &&,%- &/,-- &/,%- &,-- &,%- /,-- /,%- %,-- %,%- l +++ Boogie Nights (1997, Drama) A man /01%-+ ) fi nds fame and fortune in the fl ashy adult entertainment &/-1-/ $ " # $ % $ & ' ( ' ) ) * %+$ ,$% industry of the 1970s. Mark Wahlberg, Burt /*+%02 3"' - .)#/0)+$ + /12 $ $$ $ /,23 Reynolds (2h35) 2--2-- " 3$$ 4**& ( %3& 5+ 6. % 7$ 3$ 4**& 3$ FRIDAY, FEB 2 /00%0+ 4 43 8 *9 & $ : ;&$ -% $ 7:00 PM
' " 3 < $ = < / 8 & +- 7$> 9 + + l +++ Wild Things (1998, Suspense) A Florida cop is suspicious when a high-school teacher is /0&%%*5)6)?/22 122- $9$$ 8 ( 9 - '$8 : ;&$ accused of seducing a student. Kevin Bacon, Matt /0-%/& )?/@2 ' & ;=9 # +;+ % -3 $ Dillon (1h45) /02 '* : 3> $ < 9 @ ++ The Chocolate Soldier (1941, Musical) /0*%+. = &3$ $9 A ' 9 4 *$ +9' $$ An opera singer disguises himself as a Russian playboy to test his wife’s fi delity. Nelson Eddy, Rise Stevens (2h) /0%%0. ?/22+ * $ B?B 8 $9# $9 & & 9 7:30 PM 9+ CC D22 + + 3> $ 'E 'E 3> $ : : 3 . Junior Pilot A young computer fl ight simulator expert /.-%+/ 378 )/22F1@<E ( $ $ $ + 9 +$ (93 9 believes that a plane is about to be hijacked. (1h30) /++%+- 3' ' D/22 '% & ;=9 # =4 4, ' 9 4 *$ -3 $ $$ 8:45 PM /+1%1. 3 "5 D/22 9 977 $ A 9*4 l ++ The Principal (1987, Drama) A new /.&%+% 3 ** + 8 %$$ + + 9 = $ '$< =+ $ 9 9 ; principal struggles to transform his inner city school into a place of learning. James Belushi, Louis Gossett 0-/%.- " +/ 9 +/ 9 #+ +/ 9 +/ 9 +/ $ + Jr. (2h) /+.%+& 3 $' A 9 $8 % & $ : ;&$ +;+ '$8 $ & & 9 9:00 PM 00/02% 8 E /)2+$ /1) /,2( /2) 33 /,)$ >/12( < % $ w ++ Hope Floats (1998, Romance) After 2-12&. $7 $ $ $ $ +3$ % %3$ being dumped by her husband, a former beauty queen 0/-0-0 - 9 $ - - returns to her hometown. Sandra Bullock, Harry %/2*%/ & Connick Jr. (2h) . ++ Krippendorf's Tribe (1998, Comedy) An *&00/- 9 0, $9* $ '% ( $ < 87/ % #( 7/ % 0, $9* $ anthropologist recruits children to masquerade as members 00102& ( /1) /,)A $ /128 + + ((> /0)= /,)& /12= % 8 /,) /12< % /@) /)2+ of a fake New Guinea tribe. Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna 0%. Elfman (1h30) THE DRIFTWOOD’S free it's fun...it's free...it's friday!
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12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 WHAT’S ON TV GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
!"# $ FRIDAY, FEB 2 9:00 PM %&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' ,&'' ,&(' -&'' -&(' $'&'' $'&(' $$&'' $$&(' @ +++ Butterfi eld 8 (1960, Drama) A .)+(', # ! ! high-class prostitute becomes attracted to a married $.'+'. "#$ %#&'# ( ) * ,- "./ "! . ) man, whom she thinks is Mr. Right. Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey (2h) 2 345 6 - ! ,# # 7 5 - ,- .*,()% / 01 10:30 PM %''%'' -'8 -'8" - ##- 5$ - o +++ Lilies of the Field (1963, Drama) .))(), 28# " * 8 - 9! 2 9! 2 :4; <$ =5' 7 An army veteran from the United States helps a group of 02 > 82 - / -- ) 8 ," ;928 East German nuns build a chapel. Sidney Poitier, Lilia .)$((*!#3# 7 #8 4 9>4 B B # # ,' ,' l +++ Deep Cover (1992, Action) A cop ) % % - - 9! 2 7& ! B&:A -/ goes undercover to infi ltrate a Latin American cocaine .-'(,. /56 cartel and arrest the dealer. Laurence Fishburne, .,,(,' /020 C3 )8 ( 858 89 8 ! A@ Jeff Goldblum (2h) .,+(+- / ! 7 #8 %;@ 6 ; < < ##- -/ A4-' < A@) " 11:00 PM .-$(,( / ## 5 %! - ! '/ , /( D @ ++++ Black Narcissus (1947, Classic) )'.(-' 1 ! ! , < ! ! , < ! Nuns founding a convent in the Himalayas are tormented .,-(,$ / 0 )8 )8 82 - / -- ) 8 ' ," ;928 . + Lightning Fire From the Sky (1997, .)$((*!#3# 7 #8 4 9>4 B B 8 -' # # ,' ,' (2h) 10:45 PM .-'(,. ) % % - - 8I:: ! B&:A -/ /56 l ++ Natural Born Killers (1994, Drama) .,,(,' /020 C3 )8 89 8 4F 4 4F 4 A@ Two savage lost souls embark on a merciless killing spree .,+(+- / ! 7 #8 %;@ 6 ; < : :44 "* "? A@) " across America’s Southwest. Woody Harrelson, .-$(,( / ## 5 9 -"9 7 7 7' 3 :" Juliette Lewis (2h) )'.(-' 1 7 " 44O ! ## ! ! " 44O ! 10:50 PM . Cow Belles (2006, Family) Two teens put aside .,-(,$ / 0 )8 )8 - 5 - 2 - reputation. Amanda Michalka, Alyson Michalka %'+%$- 5 5- ,' ,?!8 - ,' " - ( 5 2 - - (1h25) ).')') 2 8, 8 ; 95 2 8, ; 95 5'5 & ## 8 11:00 PM (.%*(. $ A 3@" "934 :@1 H:II>J 1 % 5- 3@5 H:IG>J)5 3@ = 0 +++ Running Out of Time 2 (2001, *$)).' ; - )- ) ; ; ; ; ; Action) Hostage negotiator must defuse a plot by thugs to destroy millions of dollars worth of art. Ekin Cheung, ))+)%$ " 2 :@, 34- 4@%, =8:4: 2' < 5 / :7 @ !" ) Sean Lau (2h) )(- 2 < B = ! H:I33J8 <8 # : ,H:IO4J< 6/ !8 #8 @ +++ A Passage to India (1984, Drama) A sheltered Englishwoman who travels to India in the 1920s wishes to see the ‘real’ India. Peggy Ashcroft, Judy Davis (3h) Aqua is distributed throughout the Next Issue Deadline February 9 SUNDAY, FEB 4 6:00 PM Gulf Islands, Victoria, and select Call 537-9933 / Toll free 1-877-9934 / email: sales@gulfi slands.net s Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (Animated) (2h) locations on Vancover Island. 7:00 PM RESERVE NOW! l +++ The Devil's Own (1997, Suspense) A young terrorist ventures to New York City and becomes AQUAGULF ISLANDS LIVING the house guest of a cop. Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford (2h) 7:15 PM 2"# ( @ The Battle of Algiers (1965, Drama) A view of the Algerian revolution from the sides of the French and the Algerians. Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin (2h15) ,&'' ,&(' -&'' -&(' $'&'' $'&(' $$&'' $$&(' $.&'' $.&(' $&'' $&(' .&'' .&(' (&'' (&(' 7:30 PM .)+(', # - 8 5- 5- ' " -'8" ! ; et +++ X2: X-Men United (2003, Sci-Fi) A $.'+'. 2 7;! ,/ !6 & ) - "9-- K L " - # diabolical government offi cial launches a secret operation .*,()% / 01 4@ -5 ( 5 7 -, 7' 9 # 2 < 2 2 to annihilate all mutants. Patrick Stewart, Hugh %''%'' !$ 5 E& ##$ %& #'# , - Jackman (2h30) .))(), , 2 (?22 < 2 - 2 - !L , 8 8:00 PM 2 ++ Marple: A Murder Is Announced 02 , 2 28 ( 7 ; :4: ' ; # ;928 8; (2005, Mystery) Villagers are curious when the local .)$((*!#3#> 44 8 2 ' E 9>4 9>4 newspaper carries a notice for an upcoming murder. .)'(.$ # 8; 2 8, (/ ," : 8 !- "# Geraldine McEwan, Elaine Paige (2h) .)% 2 , , , , !* - / &!* ''!* B! 9:00 PM .)*(,- > 8" - 7 * , , /8 5!* ' 8 '9 2 w +++ The Mummy (1999, Adventure) 8" , 8!*, ./,# 2 < - 7 , 4>= Adventurers inadvertently resurrect a malevolent force .)(()- with unspeakable power. Brendan Fraser, Rachel /1 ( !?)8 -/8 ) 8 5 "# 7 8 : H 44AJ5-7 7#% Weisz (2h30) .-'(,. /56 7 $ 56 . , . N L N L - " , , , 3? ? : H:II>J% -8 y ++ Old School (2003, Comedy) Three men .,,(,' /020 % 3 < - "# , 5'/ ( $( ) * ) $+% 5-- who are disenchanted with their lives try to recapture their .,+(+- / ! %;@ %;@ !-' , #'# , , L * college days. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell (2h) l ++ Poetic Justice (1993, Drama) A .-$(,( / 8 )'L ,-- L % 5 ' * 7 7' 9 hairdresser, who expresses her grief through poetry, must )'.(-' 1 / 5 / 7 ', F !8 decide if she’s ready to love again. Janet Jackson, .,-(,$ / 0 > 44 / ' 2 - ! " " 5'/ ) $! ) , 7 Tupac Shakur (2h) )).)%( , , -3! ! $8 ' N&& ,' 592 ;) ! # . +++ Simon Birch (1998, Drama) A young %'+%$- 5 > --" - $ -- --' ! .! <," $ ' ' . ; ' --' ! .! <," -'8- boy with stunted growth believes he has a great purpose in life. Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello (1h50) ; 95 - 88 - ).')') 9:30 PM (.%*(. $ > :@ :4 :34" 3@ 94H:II@J)## / H:IIOJ - 6 4 4 @ ++++ The Shop on Main Street *$)).' ; P 7 5 8 5 : 0@ #' #' #' #' #' (1965, Foreign) During the Second World War, a ))+)%$ " 2 :@ " 34=8 :4 34, :4 58 7 4@ / 2 ?2 " <3 8 @4 " Czechoslovakian carpenter protects an elderly Jewish )(- 2 AH:IO J) 78 3@ B714H:IO@J) 78 3@3 4H:IO J) 78 widow. Josef Kroner, Ida Kaminska (2h15) 11:00 PM l + Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael !"# ( Myers (1995, Horror) While Michael seeks to destroy Jamie’s baby, Dr. Loomis tries to fi nally end the curse. %&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' ,&'' ,&(' -&'' -&(' $'&'' $'&(' $$&'' $$&(' Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd (1h30) .)+(', # -'8"+ & / ) -'8" ! ! .' ; -'8 8 11:10 PM $.'+'. " L , @@ ) " ; # 28P 28P ) "9 - $ . + Blank Check (1994, Comedy) A 12-year- old has fun spending money after a crook gives him a .*,()% / 01 A@ , =/ - / ; - 7 ' 7 blank cheque. Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy (1h30) %''%'' ,'& - 5$ " - 11:45 PM .))(), 7' 2 2- B &3 : !* @ +++ Closely Watched Trains (1966, 02 7 * 82 82 ; ; ( 7 ; :4: % ;928 Drama) A young man embarks on a journey of self- .)$((*!#3# -- ; 5 ' discovery while employed at a railway station. Vaclav Neckar, Joseph Somr (1h45) .)'(.$ # ! -- ) % 7&;*< 5 "? * ( 7 A@ .)% 2 B3=H 44@J= 7 6 / - ; - ! 7 5 0: MONDAY, FEB 5 6:30 PM .)*(,- 7 -L 77' '9 ,# ,'! ! 8 # @ ++++ The Maltese Falcon (1941, .)(()- A 4>= 5#2 '9 - !* ! - 1: 28 -2 $!* <9 Mystery) Detective Sam Spade gets caught up in the /1 # # !' B B 9>4 9>4 ; 7 !- murderous search for a priceless statue. Humphrey .-'(,. /56 3? ? : SS S 8 8 -- ) - ; 7 -/ !* Bogart, Mary Astor (1h45) .,,(,' /020 J% -8 4@ @3 H:IGOJ/" 94)## / 3@ # / (.%*(. $ @ ++ Comes a Horseman (1978, Western) *$)).' ; ! ! ! 3G - )- An ex-soldier and a rancher join forces to resist a ))+)%$ " 2 :@, 3@ - :4%, A@, 4@ 2-8 @42' :@G A@5 3 " " B84 < F @49# powerful, land-greedy baron. 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More letters WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? See page 30 underway. We are construct- Good ing a $6-million swimming government pool with a debt load of Regarding Alix Granger’s only $3 million. We revital- January 24 View Point on ized our emergency plan- incorporation and the ben- ning program. Within a year, efi ts of centralized planning, construction of sidewalks I fi nd her objections to the and cycling lanes in Gan- funding of the pedestrian- ges, funded primarily by the operated traffi c light at the federal gas tax transfer, and Lower Ganges-Rainbow our fi rst affordable housing Builders' Lien Act Road intersection puzzling. units, funded by the recently The only local taxes going established CRD Regional Notice of Certifi cation of Completion towards the $20,000 proj- Housing Trust Fund, will ect will be $2,500 from the be underway. We are plan- existing CRD grant-in-aid ning for the composting of NOTICE: Re: Saltspring Island, Fulford Water System budget. This is a bad thing? our liquid waste and use of Watermain and Pump Station, Contract 05-1547 Ms. Granger makes the reclaimed water from the Certifi cate of Completion for Gosset Spencer Excavating Inc. startling statement that Ganges sewer plant. Salt Spring “has no sewer, Yes, Salt Spring has issues water or garbage facilities.” to resolve. But take with a Take notice that on January 18, 2007 Certifi cate of Completion, or court order to that effect, Not only do we have such grain of salt the claims of was issued with respect to the contract between Gosset Spencer Excavating Inc. (Contractor) and incorporationists like Ms. facilities, but both our CRD the Capital Regional District (Owner) in connection with an improvement on land described as sewer plants have recently Granger, that nothing good been upgraded, and four can ever happen on Salt follows: CRD water districts have Spring until we become a The supply and installation of pipework and fi ttings for the Saltspring Island, Fulford Water received about $3 million municipality. System. in infrastructure funding to GARY HOLMAN, All persons entitled to claim a lien under the Builders' Lien Act and who performed work or SS regional director, CRD build state-of-the-art water supplied material in connection with or under the contract are warned that the time to fi le a claim of treatment plants. Garbage lien may be abridged and Section 20 of the Act should be consulted. services are available by pri- Three-way vate operators to all property stop better R.H. Edwards, PEng owners on a user-pay basis, I think the idea of pay- Design Engineer but tipping fees at the Hart- ing $20,000 for a pedestrian Engineering Services land landfi ll entirely pay for light at Rainbow and Lower Capital Regional District residential recycling. Ganges is a little much In fact, Salt Spring pro- when two stop signs put in vides a progressive model to make it a three-way stop for funding services in a way would more than solve the that reduces waste and pro- motes conservation, includ- problem of people speeding ing garbage disposal costs through town and almost hit- that depend entirely on waste ting pedestrians at that cross- SALT SPRING ISLAND SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION volumes, progressive water walk. rate structures that encour- Further, I would think the age water conservation, and school could supply students sewage fees tied to water during school hours (or at Calendar Reminder Winter 2007 usage, another conservation least morning and afternoon) incentive. and call it “work experience” Alix also complains about as a traffi c-control person. acquiring a $600,000 lot to I remember when Her- Registration goes until February 5 with reduced prices! build our new library in the eford and McPhillips were Ganges village core. But two-way streets. Then they REGISTER NOW FOR LEARNING AND FUN! fundraising by the library and were changed to one-way its friends group means that streets and people had to get taxpayers will be responsible used to it, and they did! Details and registration forms are available: for only $350,000 of this So put the stop signs in, debt. A village core loca- then put a sign just past • Online: www.ssicommunityed.com tion is not only required by Park Drive that says “Stop • Binders at: the Library, Driftwood, PARC, SS Books, School Board Offi ce our offi cial community plan Ahead” and trust me, people • Driftwood: January 10 issue, back page (pg. 32) (OCP) but was re-affi rmed will get used to it, and maybe by referendum. Central- even save a life. • Questions? 537-0037 ized planning by a munici- CHRISTINA LONG, pal council means little if it doesn’t respect the OCP and Flash Flagging Service, Trust policy as the organiz- Salt Spring WIN.07.01 Driftwood Handled Rib Basket. An WIN.07.04 Digital Cameras 1. Choosing A ing vision for our island. adaptation of the traditional “rib” basket technique. Camera - Too Much Choice !! Do you nd the Sign returned Materials: $15.00, paid directly to Instructor at the market confusing in choosing a digital camera? Here In the past decade, 3,500 Thank you to whomev- start of the session. is your chance to understand the language, and nd acres of green space on Salt er returned our Frog Hol- Spring have been protected. low sign. It was taken last 1 Sunday Feb 11 9 am to 5 pm Donna’s Studio out what digital camera is right for you. We implemented property Fees paid before Feb 5: $80 After Feb 5: $90 Friday Feb 23 7 to 9 pm GISS Seminar Room S114 tax exemptions for protect- August, and returned anony- mously just last Sunday. Instructor: Donna Cochran is a master basket Fees paid before Feb 5: $40 After Feb 5: $50 ing private lands, unique to maker and basketry teacher. Instructor: Rod Hinks has taught students of all the Trust area, and which The sign was created by my children and me, so it is a ages. He has 20 years of experience in computing completed protection of the WIN.07.02 Word 1 and II a: Learn at Your Own and digital systems as well as video and still Maxwell Lake watershed. We valued possession. I appreci- are completing our fi rst-ever ate its return. Pace! CLASS FULL, SEE FOLLOWING - photography. drinking watershed manage- SCOTT MERRICK, ment plan for Cusheon Lake. Dover Place WIN.07.02 Word 1 and II b: Learn at Your Own WIN.07.05 Intermediate French Conversation. Pace! SAME COURSE NEW DAY! Because language is a living thing, participants A plan for St. Mary Lake, MORE LETTERS 14 including aeration, is now A course for “rank” beginners, Philip offers principles should approach this course as they would a visit to of word-processing that are involved in creating, Quebec or France – for the joy of it! editing, and storing text and more. You will get plenty Pre-requisite: Graduation with High School French CONVENIENT VILLAGE LIVING of practice and encouragement! or Post-secondary study. Materials: $15.00, paid directly to the Instructor on Materials: $2.00 paid directly to Instructor at the rst the rst night of class. class. 6 Thursdays Feb 15 to Mar 29 (no class March 22) 8 Wednesdays Feb 7 to Apr 4 (no class March 20) 7 to 9 PM GISS Computer Lab S111 7 to 9 pm GISS Seminar Room N108 Fees paid before Feb 5: $140 After Feb 5: $150 Fees paid before Feb 5: $95 After Feb 5: $105 Instructor: Philip Benson uses a one-on-one Instructor: Irene Wright taught French in the Gulf teaching model whereby students proceed at their Islands School District for the better part of 30 years. own rate. WIN.07.06 Fruit Tree Pruning: Add Strength by WIN.07.03 Excel 1 & 2. Bookkeeping for family Subtracting. Add strength, shape and future health This easy-care, attractive townhome has nances, small business accounts, bank accounts, to young apple trees – add decades of life to old ones ocean views and is located within the village investments, income tax returns, collections and – by pruning! of Ganges. It is designed with a spacious living ideas are all daily facts of our lives and can be Bring: Secateurs and a notebook for sketches and area, main BR with a walk-in closet and ensuite, plus a second BR and ef ciently and easily tracked. notes. BTH. This light-fi lled home has three skylights, a wood-burning fi replace, Materials: $15.00 paid directly to instructor. Sunday March 4 1 to 3 pm The Weeden’s Fruit private patio, utility room and attached single-car garage. All this is a short 6 Tuesdays Feb 13 to Mar 27 (no class March 19) Orchard walk to restaurants, shops, churches and the ocean. 7 to 9 pm GISS Computer Lab S111 Fees paid before Feb 5: $40.00 After Feb 5: $50 $429,500 Fees paid before Feb 5: $140 After Feb 5: $150 Instructor: Bob Weeden, a penitent teacher. Bob Instructor: Philip Benson uses a one-on-one planted 200 fruit trees on Salt Spring in the early Creek House Realty Ltd. teaching model whereby students proceed at their 1990s and has been trying to keep up with them ever 164 Fulford Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T8 own rate. since. Phone: 537-5553 Toll Free: 1-888-608-5553 www.realestatesaltspring.ca PHYLLIS BOLTON ANNE MILLER
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most competent people in Virginia was surprised!) Manage our Canada from all areas of Have you ever tried to keep RANTS problems endeavour. With many of a secret on this rock? There were several points them twiddling their fi ngers A couple of dishes were ROSES in retirement (joke), the vol- left behind. If you are miss- in last week’s View Point on island governance that call unteerism on this island is ing any, please call me (537- & our greatest asset. Let us 9186). Roses to Dave Phillips and for comment. RANTS his team for helping with the It bears repeating that the manage our problems in our Thank you to everyone ROSES unexpected move . . . you’re Trust area was created by own inimitable way. I think who came to share their great! Kim the government of the day we made a very good start love and memories and most A big flat-tailed swack- Phoenix Elementary when we elected our present especially to the whole New- ing rant at those responsi- School would like to extend in recognition of the special Black leather and silver trustees. man family, whose members ble for destroying my home a huge bouquet of roses to needs of islands, as well as roses to H.S. for her gener- RUTH TARASOFF, have brought such incred- almost every day for the past Ganges Village Market for the importance of maintain- ous offering of thanks. Your ing their integrity on behalf Dukes Road ible gifts to this island for 16 month! Don’t you know that generously supporting our kindness will be recipro- to 36 years and to Virginia, I have to rebuild every night school’s monthly fundrais- of all of B.C. Newman cated by the “pay forward” The present policy makers the best Gramma a whole to create a home for my fam- ing efforts. Your support has concept — especially since in Victoria need to be held community could wish for. ily and a pool to feed them enabled us to contribute to roast was hot Thank you so much. I don’t even know your last accountable to that ideal in I send 63 kajillion acres from? Aren’t there enough various local and interna- GORDON KEEL, name! You put the letters order that the Trust be given of exquisitely aromatic, pro- homeless on the island tional charities. We would Salt Spring g-o-o-d back in humanity. the tools to do the job. fusely blooming, hundred- already? The Beaver at the also like to extend a special Amy MacLeod The present trustees are year-old, delicate, antique, culvert on North End Road thanks to Rick Tyson for Hydro heroics endeavouring to do just that. fragrant, old-fashioned, heri- I don’t fi nd it heroic to fi x by Lang Road making it all possible. Roses to people who stop So too are the focus groups tage vine roses to everyone abusing power (both literally the same snow and storm that are intent on fi nding out who made Virginia’s 84th damaged lines over and over and figuratively.) The costs why some things work and birthday bash and the New- are high literally and figu- again. I think it is stupid. I 15 years of some things don’t. man Family Roast the best don’t want to know what it ratively. Become conscious The consultant’s fee pales party ever on January 20. of the abuse and impact you would cost to put the power Real Estate Dependability in comparison to the spec- Monik and Swing Shift lines underground; the ques- have on the earth and the rela- tor of maintaining a fully — you were awesome! tionships in your world. Kim tion should be what it costs to staffed council and mayor as Audrey and the Grannies, not have them underground. well as the unstated staff we rage on with love. Ol’ Scot- 25 years of Last week’s rose thank- I know it cost me person- would have to employ. Can a tish Murray for the terrifi c ing people for their kind- ally $650 replacing elec- Island Life brand new town hall be far tinkling of the ivories; Donn ness when she fell at Lions tronics and appliances that behind? and Maddy for the mic’s Hall was submitted by Carol where destroyed by a power Let’s not see our salva- and sound; what a treat to SALT SPRING REALTY • 537-5515 Wagner, whose name was surge that happened because carol OWLES tion in yet another layer of hear Sue, Amy, Lauren and F www.carolfowles.com inadvertently left off the the line on my road wasn’t government. This commu- friends with Swing Shift. www.mls.ca • email: [email protected] end. repaired properly (the neu- nity harbours some of the Judge “Berating Bob T”, tral wire disconnected) after Shilo Zed and Jane Gee — the snow storm we had in hilarious! Heavenly Howard late November. Reaching your current and long-term financial goals for aria-zing to the occasion. And of course it’s all is easier when you have a Financial Advisor who Andrea Rabinovitch for song my fault, B.C. Hydro isn’t works with you to build and maintain an up-to-date and practice and all those responsible for anything. yappy little and not so little The “service” I got from retirement plan – complete with RRSP solutions that spotty dogs and squeaky the claims department was are tailored to your personal situation. mice. lousy and they didn’t even Trish for being so accom- want to know what hap- A CIBC Bonus Rate RRSP GIC can add guaranteed growth modating with the hall. pened — I had to force that and security to your investment portfolio with: Shelley and Cindy C. — this information on to them. wouldn’t have happened Then I was told B.C. Hydro • 3/4% bonus interest* above our regular without you. You are the best is not an insurance company. RRSP GIC rates on a one-year term, co-conspirators I could ever Too bad there is no com- hope for. petition and I wonder how available on a time-limited basis Louis for recording it many other people are out • The confidence of knowing that all, all the cake makers and there had the same frustrat- Hetty for a beautiful story your investment is secure with ing experience. about Virginia. I can live without power for a superior rate of return Dion and Martin for 11th- fi ve days, but why should the hour pumpkin construction. customer take all the risk For clear, objective advice Sue Earle for the beautiful that comes with outdated, that’s right for you, give me Shannon Wutzke, CFP quilts; Finbar — the insider’s above-ground equipment? ear and Virginia’s Cowboy And for sure the rates will a call at (250) 538-5580 at Financial Advisor CIBC Investor Services Inc. and Co-horts Escort of Hon- keep going up anyway. our 120 Fulford Ganges Rd. our. Anyone I’ve missed? We might as well get location. I’m so sorry — it’s all a blur something for it — like in my head! power if there is more than * This bonus may change at any time without notice. Huge apologies and a rose half an inch of snow and a CIBC Imperial Service® is available in select markets and is most appropriate for individuals with household investable assets greater than $100,000. CIBC Imperial to anyone who didn’t hear little breeze. Service is a part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”). CIBC Investor Services Inc. (“CIBC ISI”) provides investment and brokerage products and services. about it. We were trying to SABINE GEORGY, CIBC ISI is a subsidiary of CIBC and Member CIPF. “For what matters.” is a TM of CIBC. ®Registered trademark of CIBC.™Trademark of CIBC. make it a surprise. (At least Salt Spring HOT TUB RENTALS •What’s for Dinner? $99/week THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET SMOKED OYSTER SOUP 538-8244 Shopping list: Short cuts to cooking for one or two © with Sarah Lynn, 2007 Oyster: Any of several edible bivalve mollusks of the family Ostreidae, especially of the genera Crassostrea ❒ Butter and Ostrea. Cultivated as food, oysters are regarded as a delicacy. Ancient Greeks used to serve oysters ❒ 1 onion as an incentive to drink. Romans imported them from England, placed them in salt water pools and fattened Pick it up them up by feeding them wine and pastries. Native North Americans on both coasts considered oysters ❒ 2 carrots a staple foodstuff. Around the world, in many diverse cultures, they are regarded as an aphrodisiac. Well, every Friday
so what, I used to say. I had no taste for oysters. When I moved to Canada’s west coast, at age 17, I was THE DRIFTWOOD’S ❒ 1 lemon horrified at all the fuss over these creatures. I had long vowed never to eat one. Little did I know my future husband treated them ❒ Dried fi ne herbs as a delicacy. He eats raw oysters right out of the shell on the beach, slurps them down, licks his lips, and declares them delicious der morsels. I still have never eaten one in this fashion. However, a loving and good wife, I have ventured to eat baked, fried or steamed k] ❒ Powdered corian oysters as they are firm when cooked, offering a much more palatable texture to me. I am one who accepts the challenges of THE DRIFTWOOD’S cooking foods I don’t particularly favour. Sometimes I can turn them into foods I delight to eat. Whole smoked oysters, hand picked ❒ Milk and naturally smoked over aromatic wood, are one variation I was able to eat early in my marriage. Delicious in casseroles, stews, k] ❒ and chowders, they also make great hors d’oeuvres. I decided to develop this smoked oyster soup. If you are still hesitant to eat Flour oysters - as I once was - let me encourage you to widen your culinary tastes. Try this oyster soup. I can eat it now by the bowlful. THE DRIFTWOOD’S ❒ Chicken broth The difference is the smoked oysters, cooked even before you prepare them. They are the key in this simple and tasty recipe. k] ❒ Fresh spinach In a skillet for 5 minutes, sauté in 2 tablespoons butter, 1 chopped onion, 2 diced carrots, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, oysters 1 tablespoon dried fine herbs (parsley, tarragon & chives), 2 cloves chopped garlic, & 1 tablespoon powdered coriander. THE DRIFTWOOD’S ❒ 2 cans smoked Set aside. In a small bowl whisk together 2 cups milk & 3/4 cup flour. Add all above ingredients to a medium size pot with 2 cups chicken broth & 1 cup chopped fresh spinach. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat or until thickened. Now k]
add 2 cans undrained smoked oysters. Heat for another 5 minutes being careful not to boil. Serve. For a fabulous presentation, THE DRIFTWOOD’S this smoked oyster soup can be ladled into small casserole dishes & topped with puff pastry then baked until golden brown. Come and try this wonderful dish at • This Thursday 1:00 - 5:30 pm k] THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET • This Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm FOOD DEMONSTRATION THE DRIFTWOOD’S GANGES k] VILLAGE MARKET k]THE DRIFTWOOD’S OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm 100% locally owned & operated (formerlyCara of Juno Award winningLuftLu Wailin’ Jennys)ft WITH Hugh McMillan & from Spirit of the West ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ PAGE 15 Touring the Light Fantastic Saturday Feb. 10, 8 pm doors open @ 6pm BARB’S BAKERY & BISTRO 537-4491 $10.00 limited seating/advance sales/special menu
ArtSpring Presents February 1st - 28th, 2007 in the Lobbies and Lounge DIANA DEAN
HIGH SCHOOL DANCERS: From left, Sappho Dawn-Prince, Rosie Hamilton and Chloe Melious perform in Video Killed the Radio Star, part of the Movin’ and Groovin show at last week’s Gulf Islands Secondary School dance performance, held Tuesday and Wednesday nights at ArtSpring. Photo by John Cameron A Show of Paintings Star-studded literary evening ArtSpring 100 Jackson Ave. benefi ts Fulford school library www.dianadean.com 537-9587 Not many elementary ing has either a child or a Participating in Love Your are authors. I think it really schools of 100 students grandchild at the school,” Library are Levitt, his wife inspires the children to pur- 537-4196 could offer a first-rate lit- explained organizer Peter and poet Shirley Graham, sue writing as a career.” erary evening based on the Levitt. “The only other per- Reiss, Kathy Page, Naidine The evening connects to skills of parents and grand- son is Murray Reiss, and he Shelly, Brian Brett and Rob- one of the school’s current live classical guitar parents, but Fulford Com- and his wife Karen are com- ert Bateman. areas of study. performed by munity School is an excep- munity members who have “These are nationally “Our whole school has a Alan Miceli tion. been very involved with the and internationally recog- poetry theme to tie in with On Friday, February 9, school.” nized writers,” noted Lev- the event, so kids’ writing islanders will have a chance Levitt said one day when he itt. “That’s an extraordinary will be up on the wall.” Rock Salt to take in that fact while walked past the library he just thing for a school to have.” Admission is a suggested Restaurant & Cafe enjoying a benefi t to support stopped and looked at it. “I Fulford school principal $10 donation. Raffl e tickets the school’s library. thought ‘what have I done to Shelly Johnson agrees. with several book prizes will Love Your Library will see help that library?’ . . . . Almost “I think it’s fantastic they also be for sale. Valentines Day parents, grandparents and a simultaneous l thought there are taking time out of their Because of the sit-down three course dinner for two $69.50 long-time school supporter are so many people involved busy lives to raise money for nature of the event, people Appetizers converge to give readings at with the school right now our library and I also think should not bring their chil- Salt Spring Island mussels the special event beginning who are extraordinary writers it’s wonderful for students dren. Johnson said the school green apple bourbon sauce or white wine tarragon sauce at 7 p.m. —we should take advantage to see that real people they is holding a mini version of or a fragrant curry sauce “Everyone who is read- of that.” know in their community the same event for kids. spinach salad with candied pecans, poached pears & organic moonstruck blue cheese Indonesian satay chicken skewers with warm thai coconut peanut sauce Island revolution in latest Hansen novel Mains A Pender Island author has published so-distant future,” said author Terry novel on the internet where anyone can prime rib au jus & yorkshire pudding a “revolutionary novel” that could Hansen. read it for free. Visit www.opensociety- rainbow trout appeal to people who are more than fed “But the parallels with contempo- media.com. stuffed with scallop mousse & poached in a cream kaffir lime sauce braised duck up with the state of politics today. rary events are clear. I wrote the story “If you’re looking for lots of fl ashy, with crisp polenta & basil pumpkin seed pesto “After decades of authoritarian rule, mainly as a therapeutic exercise. When CNN-type graphics, you’re going to be wild mushroom risotto expanding militarism, global resource things appear completely bleak, politi- disappointed,” the author commented. with grilled organic smoked tofu and Japanese eggplant skewers wars, fi scal recklessness, questionable cally, it helps me get through the day by “This is a book, after all. You’ll need to with a honey balsamic glaze elections, eroding civil liberties, and imagining creative solutions to seem- dust off your old imagination.” Dessert galloping corporate crime, the small ingly intractable problems.” Hansen is a U.S. citizen and a for- tiramisu group of Americans in the new novel, Much of the book’s action takes place mer Seattle computer-magazine editor white callebaut chocolate mousse Revolution 2.0, decide it’s about time in the American San Juan and Canadian and co-owner. His previous book, The chocolate espresso cheesecake they took matters into their own hands,” Gulf Islands. Missing Times, is about government poached pear & custard tart explains a press release. In keeping with the spirit of Revo- censorship and propaganda in the wake reservations recommended 653-4833 “The book is set in America’s not- lution 2.0, Hansen published his new of the fl ying-saucer crisis. regular new menu available
THE GRILL IS OPEN FOR DINNER beginning this NER, Thursday, February 1st. Please feel free to stop by any FOR DIN OPEN THE time you like, but don’t forget our 1ST ANNUAL SUPER WATCH BOWL PARTY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH. Richard R BOWL SUPE himself will be serving up his infamous Super Bowl Chili, and there will be giveaways and prizes for all who attend ! We look forward to seeing you there. ❆ ❆ ❄ ❄
16 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD February 4th 3pm to 9pm Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe Superbowl Sunday is ladies night out tapas specials & sangria men & kids welcome!
THE LOCAL BAR Super Bowl THROUGH THE GATE: Salt Spring craftsman Jayson O’Scalleigh is seen loading a gate which he created at The Local for a Vesuvius home. Photo by Derrick Lundy Sunday Arts centre bebops through February February 4, 3pm with eyes on spring entertainment • Drum Alive, Drum Cir- — Ralston’s intense, pas- FREE CHILI, GREAT PRIZES cle Traditional Hand Drum- sionate and dizzyingly ming. Workshop. Mbuyiselo WHAT’S ON AT virtuosic playing finds its “Munkie” Ncapayi is regard- match in the expansive and 537-9485 ed as one of South Africa’s ARTSPRING lushly textured playing of top ethnic drummers and is a Schmidt. Program: de Falla, revered drum teacher, having bass; Jane Hayes, piano; and and entertain those planning Pärt, Schmidt, Rachmani- Art...music...food...friends.. perfected the Djembe Drum, members of the Borealis a classy and fun Valentine’s nov, Popper. Zimbabwe Drum, Zulu String Quartet. Sun., Feb. 4, outing. Including every- Fri., Feb. 16, 8 p.m. (Pre- at home in The Gulf Islands Drum, Djun Djun to men- 2:30 p.m. (Pre-concert chat thing from Baroque opera to concert chat at 7.) tion a few. This $20 work- at 1:30) Argentinean tango, the music • Literary Reading with shop is geared towards the • Midwinter Music. Salt ranges from profound to fl ir- Rosemary Sullivan and more experienced drummer. Spring Island Middle School tatious, introspective to exot- Myrna Kostash. Toronto Fri., Feb. 2, 7-10 p.m. concert. Thurs., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. ic. Wed., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. poet, biographer and histori- • Artfully Off in All Direc- • Bebop, Bossas and Blues • The Boogie Man - Alan an Rosemary Sullivan reads with the Karin Plato Quin- Gerber brings his exhilarat- AQUAGULF ISLANDS LIVING tions. A special annual art from Villa Air-Bel: World exhibition featuring visual tet. One of Canada’s fi nest ing boogie-woogie, gospel War II, Escape and a House art from Salt Spring youth. jazz vocalists teams up with and Chicago blues sound to in France, a story of art- Aqua is distributed throughout the Gulf Islands, Sat., Feb. 3 to Sun., Feb. 11. acclaimed Canadian guitar- the island. He will be joined ists trapped and waiting for Victoria, and select locations on Vancover Island. • A Few More. Indefatiga- ist Bill Coon and other top by island youth singing songs rescue in wartime France. ble impresario and bassoon- Canadian jazz instrumental- of inspiration in an event Prolifi c Saskatchewan writer ist George Zukerman pres- ists. Sun., Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. sponsored by Salt Spring Myrna Kostash will read Gulf Islands Living - a fi ne read. ents an ingenious program (Wine-tasting with Garry Island Community Services. from Reading the River, her of rarely heard gems for an Oaks Winery at 1:30.) Thurs., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. new book about the natu- Published by The Driftwood inspired range of instrumen- • Of Love & Music, with • Shauna Rolston, cello, ral and cultural geography tal combinations. Joining Marcus Hissen. Victoria and Heather Schmidt, piano. of the North Saskatchewan Next issue March 2007. Zukerman is Guy Few, trum- Symphony trombonist Mar- This duo is described as River. Introduced by Brian pet; Francois Houle, clari- cus Hissen’s fi rst local recit- having “great chemistry, Brett. Admission is by dona- Reserve Now - Advertising Deadline Feb. 9! net; Wilbur Fawcett, double al tour will inspire, engage personally and musically” tion. Fri., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Contact Peter McCully, Rick MacKinnon, Tracy Stibbards or Andrea Palu embarks on CD streak to aid group Rabinovitch Well-known islander Paul Beckman, through its nine houses in Victoria, Sid- the Beatles members ever penned. aka Palu Rainbow Song, is giving back ney and on Salt Spring. Palu said he could use some help Call 537-9933 to a housing group by hopefully raising “I wanted to give them something developing the cover art for the CDs, Toll free 1-877-537-9934 funds through selling special music CDs. back,” he said, since he’s found shelter as well as any donations to help fi nance The CDs will contain a collection of through the VHES. the project. Email: sales@gulfi slands.net “house” songs to refl ect the Victoria Palu has also been busy writing songs He also said he has recently invented Fax: 250-537-2613 Human Exchange Society’s (VHES) in the past year, having amassed 700, a spineless book that the world has not provision of affordable accommodation which he believes is many more than seen before.
YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST... GISS students strut WE CAN HELP: their stuff at M&M The monthly Music and during class time. These - a glowing skin and youthful - get rid of unwanted facial, leg and Munch series for 2007 songs will be performed begins on Wednesday, Febru- mainly by students from the appearance with laser photofacial body hair; ary 7 at All Saints with what composition class. However, promises to once again be a the very talented jazz and rejuvenation; uniquely creative program chamber choirs plus two - smooth away fi ne lines and wrinkles from the music students of newly created jazz combos Gulf Islands Secondary. will also be performing a - treat unsightly small leg and giving you a relaxed and fresh look; Their music director variety of music, including Bruce Smith has this semes- old classics such as Willow facial vessels; - treat sun damaged skin and ter changed the chorus con- Wait For Me and Straighten tent of concert band to com- Up And Fly Right. pigmented spots. position. He enthuses that The jazz choir and combos this change has been a “huge are heading off to Surrey on success in that it enabled the February 8 to strut their stuff students to grow in ways that in the Envision Jazz Festi- Call 537-4066 today to book your consult with a physician. they did not foresee.” val. Music and Munch begins The result for audience with the performance at 12:10 members is that they will p.m., followed by an optional Dr. J. Malherbe & Dr. G. Benloulou hear largely original compo- lunch prepared by the Angli- sitions created and rehearsed can Caterers for $5.50.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 17 Exciting ballet performance TV GUIDE See Pages inspires Mozart exploration 11, 12 & 29 By ANDREA enough to keep the flow of weight, showed excellent RABINOVITCH the music going while your dramatic flair. Apparently Driftwood Staff eye registered the shifting pat- their sets didn’t fi t the stage How fitting that Salt terns throughout the space. so their use of props — the Springers were celebrating The final moment of the piano and rolling music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s two-hour piece was strikingly stands — suffi ced. January 27 birthday with the dramatic with the sands of In the second act, black Atlantic Ballet of Canada’s time falling through a spot of coats used as extensions Amadeus production at Art- light on the piano. of the movement, gave an Spring the night before. Dagva, extremely musi- almost modern feel that Having brought us Merlin cal and a passionate dra- would have been welcomed last year, the Atlantic Ballet matist, truly gave his all in in the fi rst act. With Mozart’s of Canada under the direc- upping the level of artistry. sensuality and quasi violent torship of Igor Dobrovols- With a professional com- passion inherent in the music, kiy chose another story bal- pany, nailing certain move- I wanted to see the dancers let created by the director. ments like triple pirouettes contracting rather than defy- Dobrovolskiy clearly enjoys and double tour en l’airs is ing gravity en pointe. darker-themed narratives a given. Dagva went beyond It’s Mozart’s music that with high dramatic intensity. technique to offer the soul of inspired the piece and it was As a travelling troupe from Mozart. the music that inspired me to Moncton, New Brunswick, Nakahira’s dancing, with explore this composer more. they adapted a nine-person troupe to fit the ArtSpring her quicksilver shifts of Happy Birthday Amadeus! stage with professional pol- ❤ ❤ ish. Atlantic Ballet offered Fully Licensed !UNTIE 0ESTOS the full house at ArtSpring a Grace Point 537-4181 Square #AFÏ $ELICATESSEN chance to see a professional company with a high level of technical profi ciency, dra- matic ability and exciting stagecraft. With lighting by premier Valentine’s Dinner Canadian dance lighting WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 designer Pierre Lavoie fl ood- ing every available centi- by reservation only metre with light, including ❤ ❤ numerous specials to height- en dramatic effect, the ballet opened with a stage piano BIG SOUND: Mary Ross from Victoria livens up the centre stage and a metro- atmosphere at Fulford Hall Saturday, playing at the nome placed on top. A danc- er entered and started the 2` @WQVO`R6OgRS\ Scottish Dance Club’s annual Robbie Burns night. Photo by Derrick Lundy metronome. An arm extend- ed out of the piano reach- s ing towards the fl oor. Clearly US\S`OZRS\bWab`g Mozart was being born. The Muse entered, played sQ]a[SbWQRS\bWab`gdS\SS`a Juno band performers by the statuesque Evalina Sushko, personifying the team up for Barb’s show rivalry between Antonio Sal- sb]]bVeVWbS\W\U ieri (Aleksander Onyshchen- Cara Luft, founding member of Juno-winning band the ko) and Mozart (Odsuren s Wailin’ Jennys, is bringing her unique brand of energetic folk Dagva). A well-document- `]]bQO\OZa music to Barb’s Bakery and Bistro next Saturday night. ed story ensued with First “Gearing up for the April release of her new album “The Love (Yuriko Minami) and s aO[SROgQ`]e\a ]\ZOga Light Fantastic” on Black Hen Music, Luft is forging new Costanza (Ayako Nakahira) #!% " musical ground with powerful songs of introspection and offering many opportunities realization, hope and tradition,” states press material. for duets. ''AOZbA^`W\UEOg sOaYOP]cb]c``STZSf]Z]Ugb`SOb[S\b The February 10 Salt Spring show is part of Luft’s west- One of the strongest and ern Canadian concert tour with multi-instrumentalist Hugh most interesting sequences McMillan, known for his work with Spirit of the West, James was between Mozart, Sal- Keelaghan, Oscar Lopez and others. The show features ieri and the Religious Figure several Luft favourites as well as songs from her upcoming (Louis-Phillipe Dionne). The album. three men each performed Show time is 8 p.m. solos facing different direc- Admission is $10. tions that could have been the For more information, check out Luft’s website at www. same choreography but, more interestingly, was not. The caraluft.com. movements were just similar
Romance Th rough History And Around Th e Globe Wednesday with February 14 Marcus Hissen 7:30 pm trombonist ArtSpring Centre Piazzolla Handel Puccini Weber Sunday, February 11 2:30 p.m. Chopin (Garry Oaks Winery tasting at 1:30 p.m.) Tickets: 537-2102 www.marcushissen.com
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February 2007 s Board Calendar of Directors Attendance good for travel show What’s Up President By PERRY RUEHLEN February 8 Peter Allan Executive Director (250)653-0007 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Salt Spring Breakfast Club Kayaking & Cycle I have just returned Raven Street Café [email protected] home from an eye open- ing trip to Seattle. The $5 V-President - Business Seattle Travel Show was Peter McCully well attended with a February 16-18 (250)537-9933 constant flow of people Driftwood Publishing Vancouver Travel Show sales@gulfi slands.net through our booth. It became quickly apparent Call Perry for details that Salt Spring Island is a V-President - very well kept secret south Tourism of the border. Some peo- Ann Ringheim ple had a blank expres- (250)537-5571 sion while they tried to Harbour House figure out where our [email protected] communtiy was. After a brief description, most New Treasurer realized they had heard Mafalda about Salt Spring Island. Members Hoogerdyk There was an article in the (250)537-1730 Seattle Times the week Oceanswest Photo by Perry Ruehlen Dorothy Price Yoga Insurance Brokers prior to the Travel Show, 653-9453 [email protected] as well as an ad we had ANN RINGHEIM AND MAFALDA HOOGERDYK greet visitors to the Salt Spring placed on the front page Island Chamber of Commerce booth at last weekend’s Seattle Travel Show. Director of the Travel Show bro- La Conciergerie David Griffi ths chure that was mailed in 537-2186 (250)537-5551 the newspaper the same how to get to our island. boat trips and road trips we handed out over 500 Mouat’s Trading Company week. This article and A large attraction for most to Salt Spring Island and information packages con- [email protected] advertisement piqued visitors is that they could everything they enjoyed sisting of brochures from No Surprises House Cleaning the interest of many visi- make a reservation on about the island. We also the businesses that sent 537-2186 Director tors that happened by our the ferry to Salt Spring made a presentation in their materials with us. John booth. The biggest ques- Island unlike the Wash- the Travellers Theatre on Overall the trip was a Cade tion by far (besides where ington State ferry through Sunday about our des- huge success and we look (250)537-7547 is Salt Spring Island, and I the San Juans. We had tination that was well forward to our next travel Royal LePage have a friend on the island the pleasure of talking to attended. show in a couple of weeks john@gulfi slandsproperty.com - do you know Jim?) was many people about their At the end of the show, in Vancouver.
Director Nancy Simms Coins for (250)537-8580 Entropic Fine Art Chamber directors set goals for 2007 Crosswalk Gallery [email protected] The board of directors soil removal on the Islands Commerce will begin the the board to contact 3 Campaign had a chance to sit down Trust agenda, the Chamber process of recognizing members each month in late last year to set goals, of Commerce is interested accommodation providers order to touch base and Director Look for coin cans at Rick Hill actions and priorities for in ensuring the by-law that that meet a set of criteria receive feedback from Chamber Retailers. (250)537-9223 this year. Short term goals is passed meets the needs concerning issues such as our membership on what Volume II Bookstore and priorities include the of the community, while water conservation, waste they would like to see their [email protected] following: also meeting the realistic reduction / recycling, Chamber of Commerce You may also contribute • Shoulder Season – the needs of the construction energy conservation, water accomplishing. through Island Savings shoulder season will be trade. quality, community impact Long term goals (to be account # 1861608. a major focus for the • OCP Focus groups – the and guest education. Once looked at over the next Chamber of Commerce this Chamber of Commerce has launched, the program will several years) of the If you would like to year, as we look at ways to representatives on each of be revised and extended Chamber of Commerce contribute through the increase traffic in the off- the OCP focus groups who to recognize businesses that were outlined in the Salt Spring Island season and lessen the stress report back regularly to the that are environmentally same meeting include the Thrifty Foods Smile Chamber of Commerce of tourism on the island in Chamber of Commerce. friendly. following: Card program, cards are 121 Lower Ganges Rd. the summer months. • BC Ferries – The Chamber • Online newsletter • Tourism management available at the Visitor Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T1 P 537-4223 • Crosswalk Campaign – a of Commerce has an – will be created to keep plan Information Centre F 537-4276 coin campaign will begin ongoing interest in BC our members and the • Completion of board Monday to Friday from [email protected] this week to raise $10,000 Ferries and ensuring that community informed walk 10am to 3pm. www.saltspringtoday.com towards the installation the service provided meets of upcoming events and • Liaison with community STAFF of lights at the Rainbow the needs of our community ongoing activities of the groups Perry Ruehlen, Executive Director Road / Lower Ganges Road and the visitors to it. organization. • Beautifi cation of our Contributions may also be 46 volunteers crosswalk. • Green Accommodation • Increased membership villages made through the • Soil Removal by-law – with Program – Come contact – it is the goal of • Sustainability of the Ganges Village Market a draft by-law regarding February the Chamber of each of the directors on Chamber of Commerce Save-a-Tape program.
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Vancouver Travel Show February 17-18, 2007 Comments from past shows In conjunction with the Outdoor Adventure Show and Golf Show “Best display I’ve seen. It’s so community oriented which Contact: 21,600 attendees is very special.” Perry Ruehlen “Great idea to represent other businesses. Shows a great [email protected] Edmonton Home & Garden Show March 22-25, 2007 sense of community.” 60,000 attendees 537-4223 Cost: or 63% have household incomes of $50,000 - $100,000+ $150 per show $400 for 3 shows Calgary Travel Show March 31 - April 1, 2007 Brochures: Anne Ringheim In conjunction with the Outdoor Adventure Show and Golf Show 250-500 brochures are required per show; all extra [email protected] 16,500 attendees brochures will be returned 537-5571 IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? Contamination can occur without changes in colour or taste. & $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Be Safe • Test Annually! GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ PAGE 19 MB LABS Harbour House surges ahead 2062 Henry Avenue W. Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 with green power purchase By MEGHAN HOWCROFT LT SPRIN Special to the Driftwood A G Salt Spring’s Harbour S Sheet Metal Ltd. House Hotel has upped the ante in the fi ght against cli- mate change. By purchasing green ener- gy from B.C. Hydro, hotel The Leader in ™ owner Jack Woodward has ColdClimate guaranteed all of the facil- Geothermal ity’s electricity will now be Technology. generated from renewable energy sources. Jim Fulton, executive direc- tor of the David Suzuki Foun- dation, visited Salt Spring last week and lent his support to Woodward, who bought # these Green Power Certifi- The Econar GeoSourse system in cates (GPCs) because he feels this home is so effi cient, it extracts they’re good for the environ- all the energy needed to heat and air condition. The only cost is for the ment, good for the community electricity to move it, not make it. and good for his business. “We use the same amount of electricity, but you can now stay at the hotel or you can eat a meal in the restau- GOING GREEN: Harbour House Hotel owner Jack Woodward, left, is seen with Jim A GeoSource Photo by Derrick Lundy heat pump is rant and know that no fossil Fulton of the David Suzuki Founation. easy to install fuels were burned to create that electricity,” Woodward “I think the to BC Hydro and back to measures such as replacing said proudly. the Premier, saying we think light bulbs with compact fl u- Harbour House there are real social and envi- orescents, saving the hotel Henry Van Unen • 538-0100 B.C. Hydro buys green 165 Eagle Ridge Drive, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K9 power at a premium from challenge is out ronmental benefi ts here.” over $5,000 on its annual certified green generation there now to Business owners who buy electricity bill. The green • CUSTOM COPPER & STEEL GUTTERS facilities that produce renew- GPCs have the power to pun- certifi cates cost almost the • HEATING • VENTILATION • H.R.V.’S • FLASHINGS able energy from either wind, Ganges and to ish Hydro through contrac- same, so he insists the cost solar, water, biogas (fuel from everyone on Salt tual penalties if it is slow to can be negligible. provide the green electric- Individuals can also help plant and animal waste), bio- Spring.” mass (fuel from biological ity, which puts pressure on with climate change in tan- material) or geothermal tech- Jim Fulton the provincial government gible ways and both Fulton nologies. Hydro cannot guar- to continue approving clean and Woodward encourage antee this green electricity which is a massive amount.” energy projects. people to contact B.C. Hydro will make its way to the spe- The certificates do not Salt Spring Coffee Co. and ask for green power for their own homes. cifi c business that bought it, come cheap, costing Harbour is the only other business “I think the Harbour House House an additional $6,000 on Salt Spring to imple- but the GPC program assures challenge is out there now to customers that for each certif- per year. But Woodward ment such green strategies. Woodward hopes other local Ganges and to everyone on icate bought, an equal amount believes spending money Salt Spring. If you and your businesses will follow suit, of green electricity will enter to make his hotel greener is kids want to do something, its transmission grid. simply doing the right thing, perhaps getting together to how about starting with your “If you can imagine burn- not only for himself and his buy GPCs as a group, which power supply?” Fulton said. ing 14,700 gallons of gaso- customers, but also for his signifi cantly lowers the price Woodward believes every- line, that’s how much carbon staff, who can take pride in per certifi cate. If more certif- one should be contributing dioxide at 22 pounds per gal- working for an environmen- icates are sold, there’s more and said, “If you’re not doing lon would be released into the tally responsible business. incentive for companies gen- something dramatic about atmosphere [from the hotel’s But Fulton emphasized erating the renewable energy climate change, you’re not normal electricity usage],” that what Jack Woodward to keep doing it. on the bus. To keep custom- Fulton explained. “They’re and Harbour House are also Before buying Harbour ers happy nowadays you now avoiding dumping 147 doing is “sending a very House’s GPCs, Woodward have to prove that you’re not tonnes of carbon dioxide, powerful market signal back implemented energy-saving harming the environment.” Story time makes Fridays fun at the library Salt Spring kids can take a Friday Clare Cullen will host 45 minutes of also come if they bring “a lap to sit break at the library with a new Chil- fun on a variety of themes. The every- on.” dren’s Story Time program that begins Friday program is suitable for kids aged The program runs weekly until March WHAT’S ON 3!,4 302).' )3,!.$ this Friday. fi ve to eight, although older kids are 30. For more information, call the Salt This Week? From 1:30-2:15 p.m., island mom also welcome, and preschoolers can Spring Public Library at 537-4666. See Page 30 IS A 1=D;GE= 19?GF 4O OUR FRIENDS #/--5.)49 ON 3ALT 3PRING RE-OPENING FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2ND h4HANKS FOR STOPPING BYv Catering & Private Closed Sunday 'EOFF (OPPS /WNER Thai Food Festival #ALL !NDREA ,E"ORGNE WHO WILL BRING GIFTS GREETINGS ALONG WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY ,"/" FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 17 WWWWELCOMEWAGONCA 1/"Ê - ,6 Regular menu also available Ó{ÈΣ£x 133 LOWER GANGES ROAD • 538-5551 • RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Seminar set for freelance 02%&!"2)#!4%$ 2/5.$ (/-%3 UNIQUE DESIGNS s HEALTHY s SUSTAINABLE s writers www.mandalahomes.com Helping people under- stand the secrets of getting «iÌi their writing and photogra- OTIVE 2 phy published is the aim of UTOM EPAI a series of evening seminars ! RS and slide shows that begins UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ Ãià next week. UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>Àà Offered by local freelance UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃà writer Roger Brunt, the 7-9 UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}ià p.m. seminars will be held UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi upstairs at Ganges United UÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà Church on the fi rst Monday UÊÕiÊiVÌ of each month beginning February 5. HOCKEY DAY ON SALT SPRING: A group of island women take advantage “This fi rst slide show has ," Ê, Ê, *,- of the sunny weather over the weekend to enjoy a little hockey on the blacktop a twist,” said Brunt. “It is a at Portlock Park. Photo by Derrick Lundy trip to North Pacifi c Springs {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx Fishing Resort when the resort was located on the barge that is now anchored Camino event part in Ganges Harbour as an Ecce iuvenis! WHAT’S ON offi ce for the marina.” Nunc Brunt is an award-win- This Week? of February trail and ning writer with more than Sexagenarius! 40 years experience. He has published thousands of mag- February Third, See Page 30 nature club activities azine articles, newspaper On February 22 we will the golf club? Meet at Port- columns and photographs 2007 have our social in the United lock Park at 10 a.m. in hundreds of publications Church, starting at 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 20: Nature ranging from Canadian By popular demand we will outing: Owen Benwell will Geographic’s on-line maga- Robert Andrew repeat the Camino de San- lead an “Orienteering” out- zine to Nature Canada, the tiago presentation by a few ing in Ruckle Park. Owen Oakland Tribune and San Mackenzie members of the club. will provide directional com- Diego Tribune newspapers, Hickman This is the last reminder to passes. Carpool from the Outdoor Canada and Alaska 3!&% s &2%% s #/.&)$%.4)!, renew the membership fees ArtSpring parking lot at 10 magazine. ($20) for the 2006/07 sea- a.m. to meet south-enders at He has written his popular 3ALT 3PRING 4RANSITION son. At our website, http:// the lower Ruckle Park park- Fulford Harbour Chronicles (OUSE #RISIS ,INE saltspring.gulfislands.com/ ing lot. Parking passes will in the Driftwood since 1998 OR lthompson/, you will find be provided . and is regularly featured in Salt Spring Island Community Services TOLL FREE more details on our activi- FEBRUARY 27: Nieke the Driftwood’s Aqua maga- 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. ties. Following is the Febru- Visser leads a moderate zine. 7OMENS /UTREACH 537-9971 ary schedule: walk in Peter Arnell Park. “Getting your writing pub- www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca 3ERVICES HIKERS Meet at ArtSpring at 10 a.m. lished is not diffi cult,” says COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE OR FEBRUARY 6: Simon or join at the parking off Brunt. “The mistakes most TOLL FREE * Counselling Services: Short-Term counselling for adults, youth Rook will lead a strenuous Stewart Road at Peter Arnell unpublished writers make and families. 3TOPPING THE 6IOLENCE hike on the new Cogwheel/ at 10:15. are repeated over and over * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is #OUNSELLING FOR 7OMEN Didgeridoo trail. Part of this RAMBLERS again. free and confi dential. hike will be on rough ter- FEBRUARY 6: Barbara “Editors need good materi- rain. Meet at ArtSpring at Harvey will lead an outing al as much as writers need to * Family Place: Rugg Huggers parent and baby (0-16 months) #HILDREN 7HO 7ITNESS drop-in, Mondays 11am - 2pm. 9:45 or join at the Cranberry around Kings Lane and the see their work in print; actu- Information on Drop-ins, special programs and counselling !BUSE #OUNSELLING Road/Fulford-Ganges Road garlic farm, so we’ll meet at ally, they need good mate- support 537-9176 or [email protected] junction at 10 a.m. Centennial at 10 a.m. or the rial more! Editors’ deadlines * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm @4RANSITIONS 4HRIFT 3TORE FEBRUARY 13: Zeke Legion at 10:10 where we come at them like freight * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, Blazecka will lead a moder- may eat our lunch and buy a trains — without publish- Contact [email protected] ate hike in Goldstream Park. refreshment after the ramble. able material they are in big * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, 349 )7!6 IS A NON PROlT SOCIETY Meet at Portlock Park at 8:30 FEBRUARY 13: Doro- trouble. That’s why you see Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGHOUT in order to carpool for the 9 thy Kyle will lead a ramble the names of the same writ- * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. THE 3OUTHERN 'ULF )SLANDS TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN a.m. Vesuvius ferry. around Mouat Park — meet ers being published over and * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4pm to midnight AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE FEBRUARY 20: Nieke at Centennial at 10. over again. through Emergency Room at Lady Minto Hospital. Call 538-4840 Visser will lead a moderate FEBRUARY 20: Maureen “These writers under- * 24 HR. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is &UNDED BY THE hike from Beaver Point Hall and Sterling McEachern will stand what editors need and connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. "# -INISTRY OF #OMMUNITY 3ERVICES to Yeo Point in Ruckle Park. lead a walk in the Vesuvius want. Each editor has a sta- Meet at ArtSpring at 9:45 or area — carpool from Cen- ble of writers they depend join at Beaver Point Hall at tennial at 10 a.m. on. The aim of my seminars 10:05. FEBRUARY 27: Harold is to teach writers how they FEBRUARY 27: Jean Gel- Page will take us around can join this team.” wicks leads us on a mystery MacDonald Park. Carpool Workshop cost is $15, hike in the north end. Meet from the Fulford Inn at 9:20 or $12 if pre-registered by at ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. to catch the 9:50 ferry. We’ll phone. WALKERS walk around MacDonald To pre-register for the FEBRUARY 6: Nancy Park and then have lunch at seminars, or talk to Brunt Braithwaite will lead a mod- the Blue Peter. about freelance writing, erate walk in the Burgoyne NEW MEMBERS phone 537-4713 or e-mail Bay area. Meet at ArtSpring Interested in joining us? [email protected]. at 10 a.m. or join at the Bur- Contact Barry Spence (mem- To see some of Brunt’s goyne parking lot at 10:15. bership) at 537-2332 or Ron writing you can Google him FEBRUARY 13: Al and Hall (president) at 538-0046, at “Roger Brunt” or Roger- Rita Robertson will lead an or come on Tuesdays to the Brunt, or type in www. easy walk in Duck Creek meeting point for the activity NASOW.com on the inter- Beautiful floors Park and Vesuvius. Lunch at you are interested in. net. RED CROSS BESSIE DANE made to last! TUESDAYS ARE 10% OFF DAYS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (some restrictions apply) LOAN SERVICE ...... Call 538-4834 for info or to MONDAYS ARE DOUBLE COUPON VALUE DAYS reserve a needed item. 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We’re making room for Spring inventory and EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! Up to 70% off heaps of quality clothing and accessories * Outerwear, Fleece & Merino Wool * Lifestyle Clothing & Sportswear 50% off selected Fiestaware - larger pieces * Shoes for Walking, Hiking & Skateboarding Serving platters & bowls * Travel/Beachwear, Sandals & Accessories Selected kitchenware • ALL frog figurinesfi gurines TILL SUNDAY FEB. 11 Shop early for the best selection at FINE COOKWARE & ACCESSORIES BEST EVER PRICES! 140 Fulford-Ganges Road • 537-5882 163 Fulford-Ganges Road • 537-2553 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SECURITY AT SUCH A GREAT PRICE – NOW THAT’S VALUE 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i and Wagon with Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive Standard Features • Horizontally-opposed, 4-cylinder, 2.5L, SUBARU BOXER engine • 175 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque • 5-speed manual transmission (5MT) or optional 4-speed electronic direct control SPORTSHIFT™ automatic transmission (4EAT SS) • 16" aluminum alloy wheels • AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA audio system • ABS brakes with EBD • And much more SEDAN OR SPORT WAGON Winner of IIHS Top Safety Pick award 2007 LEASE FROM WELL EQUIPPED FROM LEASE FROM * 2007 Subaru % WELL EQUIPPED** 3.8 FROM $ taxes Outback 2.5i LEASE APR $ extra $ taxes 348 extra 48-month term, $3,850 down, WELL EQUIPPED FROM 26,995 388$ freight and PDI included. % $ 3.8 LEASE APR 5-Star Government Crash Test Safety Rating 30,995WELL EQUIPPED FROM 26 995 30 995 1784 Island Highway across from JDF Rec Centre SAUNDERS SUBARU 474-2211 1-888-898-9911 DL 5932 26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 THE BIG SALE GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD You won’t believe what you can get on sale at B-Side % OFF 50S E L E C T E D I T E M S N O W U N T I L S A T U R D A Y , F E B .3 clothing co. 537-2330 121 MCPHILLIPS AVE. Born From NEW NEW Jets 10% OFF ALL PRE-OWNED GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD THE BIG SALE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 27 7BL(HZg^Zh ('(^ I]ZJai^bViZ lll#k^Xidg^VWbl#XV 9g^k^c\:meZg^ZcXZ# 28 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD of Montreal, or the Credit Union. ON THE FARM: from left are: Vanessa, Jared, Darren and Trevor Farias. Photo by Derrick Lundy Custodians of the past Walk onto the Farias Fam- ily Farm on Fulford-Ganges Road and the old apple and pear trees almost seem to FULFORD HARBOUR dance. All over Salt Spring, abandoned and unkept CHRONICLES orchards slowly turn back to WITH ROGER BRUNT PRICES EFFECTIVE earth — here on this 30-acre Sun. Jan. 28 - Sat. Feb. 3 While supplies last “Growing farm that dates back to the emotional and physical sup- to fi nd what works best,” Dar- 1900s, a revival is underway. for the Heart of port to women giving birth); ren says, “from fi guring out Vanessa and Darren Farias Darren worked with comput- the best use for the berries Vancouver Island” and their two boys, Trevor, ers in the Silicon Valley.” and fruit to spreading mulch WINTER three and Jared, fi ve, are bus- “We first came here to hay and green manure on ily breathing life back into visit our Uncle Farrrow on the fi elds to begin rebuilding HOURS the land and, in the process, Musgrave Road. As we were their nutrient base after years 8AMTO8PM8 AM TO 8 PM have become custodians of heading home we found our- of being used for hay.” 246-4924 the Fulford Valley’s rich agri- selves asking, ‘Why are we Besides the cash crops the cultural past. leaving this place?’ It was my farm produces, a big part of 30th birthday and we both felt the family’s motivation comes BUY Cooking “More and more that Salt Spring was such a from their desire to be self- ONE we felt this was perfect place to live and raise suffi cient on their own land. River Ranch Onions our family.” “We love to grow our own a place we could Vanessa and Darren kept food,” says Vanessa, “and live that would coming back. “More and more it’s very important to us that GET ONE we felt this was a place we the boys grow up appreciat- Coleslaw Mix FREE ¢ give us both what could live that would give us ing and understanding where 1lb bag 47 lb we needed. It just both what we needed. It just their food comes from.” touched us the moment we Along with their fruit and CRISP ICEBERG LARGE FIELD touched us the got off the ferry. Because of berry crops, the Farias’ have Red moment we got immigration requirements, it always had animals. First LETTUCE TOMATOES took us a few years to make came chickens, then turkeys, Potatoes off the ferry.” the move. It was right around and pigs — now they have ¢ ¢ the time of 9/11 and dealing seven sheep. And living in ea lb with immigration was a huge the Fulford valley provides its 88 95 ¢ You can feel it as soon as you hassle,” says Darren. “But own level of unexpected ani- CRISP LONG ENGLISH step onto the property. Loads the actual move was not as mal husbandry. “A Muscovy 38 lb of hay for mulch, a bulging drastic as it might sound. I duck the boys nicknamed greenhouse with tomatoes RED PEPPERS CUCUMBERS $19.00-50lb BOX had gardened all my life and ‘Hotwheels’ comes and goes BOX the size of saucers, fruit trees always kept animals on our at will,” says Vanessa. “He’s ¢ ¢ galore, garden statues and rural property in California. In very independent and good- lb ea Ponkan kids’ toys scattered along the fact, my family had moved to natured. He’ll land in the 98 97 curving paths that seem to the country years before to be yard and stay a few days, Mandarins beckon you onwards to see rural. This Salt Spring prop- then take off again and we what’s around the next bend. erty was really an extension of won’t see him for weeks. As OKANAGAN Rows of strawberries, rasp- the way I had grown up.” well, peacocks often come berries and boysenberries “Darren thinks really big,” to visit from the Astill farm 15.20-40lb ¢ ¢ stretch away from the house; laughs Vanessa to emphasize next door. I love their haunt- pasture and fi elds lay ready that Darren’s modesty may ing cry.” CASE lb for next year’s crops. GALA APPLES 38 lb 59 be a bit of an understate- Perhaps the biggest differ- Inside the old farmhouse, ment. “Darren always said ence that Vanessa and Dar- GET YOUR CHICKEN WINGS FOR SUPERBOWL which was originally built by he was a blue-collar worker ren notice from California to GRIMM’S GRIMM’S the Gyves, that same feel of trapped in a white-collar job,” Salt Spring Island is the way GRIMM’S ¢ revival is evident. The house she smiles. “The first year people treat each other, espe- FRENCH HERB LOAF 95 /100g was completely gutted and we were here we got poultry cially the children. CAPICOLI raised onto a proper founda- —100 meat birds. The sum of “Our kids have attend- HONEY HAMHAM GRIMM’S tion 15 years ago, but you’d my experience was that I had ed Waldorf kindergarten ¢ never know it. It was com- held a chicken once — but we and are attending Ful- BEER SAUSAGE 88 /100g pletely restored and looks at soldiered on.” ford Elementary. We are so $ 08 $ 59 least 100 years old inside, Looking around the farm, impressed with the quality of /100g SPINACH DIP from the high ceilings to the it’s obvious the soldiering is caring. There’s such tremen- 1 1 /100g wainscoting and trim. paying off. dous cultural diversity on Salt 10%OFF & ANTIPASTO Next to the stone fi replace “We wanted to start with Spring, and everyone treats in the living room stands a a crop that markets itself. children with respect. They AM - 6:00 PM 246-4940 OPEN ALL YEAR! honey spinner and two sec- People love fresh berries and talk TO kids, not DOWN TO tions of a beehive waiting this year we harvested 6,000 them. And the children here WIWILDLD BBIRD to be relieved of its golden strawberry plants,” Darren are so nice: polite, respectful PRIPRIMULMULASAS IRD harvest. In another corner SPRING All new for 2007 SUSUET says. “We experimented with and responsible. Salt Spring A SIGNSIGN OOFF SPRIN ET CCAKESAKES stands a puppy corral for the four varieties of Day Neutral is a community that supports PARADISE ISLAND PURCHASE SIXSIX two Sheltie pups, Spy and F and found them all to be very and respects children and O$ 99 GlazedMOZZA Pots STICKS ASASSORTEDSORTED CA Rosie, asleep in one of the productive. Ever-bearing that’s very important to us. ea CAKESKES bedrooms. Mitzi, a chubby R 4 AND RRECEIECEIVE strawberries tend to peak in In fact, it’s one of the things 5 NEW SHAPE COLOURS %OFF REG VE A FREE nine-year-old beagle, seems the late spring and early fall; that lets us know we made the 4” PPOTOT AND PATTERNS PRICES SUET CAKE CCAGEAGE determined to dust the whole Day Neutral gives a more right decision coming here” 30 area with her hearty tail wags. steady yield — the fi rst ber- The Farias Family Farm WINTER HEATHERS DORMANT OILKITS SEEDS A good belly-rub settles her ries come on in May and June provides organic fruit, veg- Now is the time to spray all dormant ALL NEW FRESH STOCK into a contented nap next to from last year’s plants, then etables and berries, and is $1.99 4” POT trees and shrubs to destroy OFF REG the huge jugs of fruit juice there’s a heavy crop from July open to the public. LOTS OF BRIGHT COLOURS! over-wintering bugs and diseases. 15% PRICES and cider sitting on the kitch- right into October.” “We work hard to ensure en fl oor. Experimentation and study- that everything grown here is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR ROUND u “We came here in 1999 from ing farming and marketing done to organic principles,” the San Francisco area,” says techniques plays a big part in says Vanessa and Darren. North of Duncan, Trans Can. Hwy. at Crofton cutoff a Vanessa. “I was working as life on the Farias Farm. Phone 653-2430 to make a Doula (a person who gives “It’s a continual experiment sure someone is home. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WHAT’S ON TV WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 29 TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr TVI96`96`UDH@A@7SV6S`# MONDAY, FEB 5 9:00 PM T ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" !) !)" ) )" !) !)" ") ")" l + Turning April (1995, Drama) An Australian housewife joins a group of thieves after being kidnapped. !$&"' 878 Tushka Bergen, Aaron Blabey (1h45) !&! TS8 ! 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Feb. 2 Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, Ten-year-old Arthur has a lot on his plate: a real estate developer Here on Salt Spring and available 6 days a week. to but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to is about to snap up his grandma’s home--and there’s no way make ends meet, Gardner fi nds himself and his fi ve- Arthur’s going to hang around for his parents or grandparents to Tues. Feb. 6 year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apart- sort out the problem. Maybe the solution lies in his grandpa’s trea- ment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an sure, which is hidden somewhere on the “other side” in the land of COMPETITIVE AND NO FEES. Paul Neale internship at a prestigious stock brokerage fi rm, he the Minimoys. The creatures that inhabit this world are just a tenth NO FEES! and his son endure many hardships, including living of an inch tall and live in perfect harmony with their environment. Phone: 537-1898 Call 537-4656 in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for Arthur ventures into this world of the Minimoys, where he meets Email: [email protected] the two of them. This has “Oscar” written all over it Princess Selenia and her brother Betameche. Together they set off for showtimes & info for Smith’s incredible performance! to look for the treasure that will save his grandma. Hundred Hills House, 104 Arnell Way, BC reg 3235 www.thefritz.ca Fri. - Tues. 7:00 Fri.-Sun. 4:00 matinees Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2G1 What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. mon. wed. january 31 february 1 february 2 february 3 february 4 february 5 february 7 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities live entertainment Simply Organic. Pipe organ Open Stage. Thursdays at the Live Music with The Kitchen. House Party with DJ Matt J. A Few More. Pottery Classes. Working on GISS Music Students. recital by Barry Valentine. All Fulford Inn Pub. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Bassoonist George Zukerman the Pottery Wheel with Rita Perform at Music & Munch at Saints, 10:10 a.m. One Night Stand with Matt with friends. ArtSpring. 2:30 Alexandra. September Moon All Saints. 12:10 p.m. Open Stage with Stephanie and Tom. Shipstones. 8 p.m. other activities other activities p.m. (Pre-concert chat at 1:30) Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 Rhodes. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Drum Alive, Drum Circle. Coffee Party & Fabric Sale. Gene Grooms and Warren p.m. Info: 537-8981. other activities other activities Hand drumming workshop with All Saints By-the-Sea, upper Langley. Fulford Inn Pub. Every Drop-In Life Drawing. Core Karaoke with Stephanie other activities SSI Local Trust Committee. master drummer Mbuyiselo hall. 10 a.m. to noon. Sunday at 6 p.m. Inn. 3rd fl oor. 1-3 p.m. Rhodes. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Pottery Classes. Working on Meets at ArtSpring at 1 p.m., Ncapayi from South Africa. Drum Alive, Drum Circle. Texas Hold’em. At the Fulford Pottery Classes. Working on the Pottery Wheel with Rita beginning with town hall. Intermediate/advanced. All-experience-levels other activities Inn Pub. the Pottery Wheel with Rita Alexandra. September Moon Baby Talk. ArtSpring. 7-10 p.m. workshops. Lions Hall.10- Super Bowl at the Local. Travel Writing & Slide Show Alexandra. September Moon Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 Topic is car seat safety with Story Time at the Library. noon; 2-4 p.m. Free chili. Great prizes. 3 p.m. Seminar. With Roger Brunt. Pottery Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Info: 537-8981. public health nurse. For For 5 to 8-year-olds, with Clare Poetry Workshop. Superbowl Sunday is Ladies United Church. 7-9 p.m. p.m. Info: 537-8981. South End Nia. Fitness for the parents with babies aged 0-12 Cullen. Every Friday, 1:30-2:15 With Lorraine Gane. 10-1:30. Night Out. Tapas Specials and Info/register: 537-4713. South End Nia. Fitness for the Whole Self. At The Gatehouse months. Pregnant parents p.m. Preschoolers bring a lap Info: 537-5294. Sangria. Rock Salt Restaurant. Whole Self. Wednesdays at The with Arleen, 190 Reynolds Road, welcome. Family Place. 10 to sit on. 3 - 9 p.m. Gatehouse with Arleen, 190 7-8:15 p.m. Info: 653-9235. a.m. to noon. Reynolds Road, 7-8:15 p.m. Dog Training Classes. 7-week tues. Info: 653-9235. series with Sheri Standen begins SS Homeless Count. Stations at Central Hall. Info: 537-5646. february 6 at Mrs. Clean Laundromat, 9-5. Kundalini Yoga. With Nomi at Kundalini Yoga. Wednesday The Gatehouse. 5:15-6:45 p.m. activities nights with Nomi at The South S.S.I. Property Owners w Pottery Classes. Gatehouse. 5:15-6:45 p.m. and Residents Association e’re o Working on the Pottery Zen Meditation. Group meets Meeting. OAP room in Fulford nline at www.gulfi sla Wheel with Rita Alexandra. at 210 Cedar Lane every Hall. 7:30 p.m. nds September Moon Pottery Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: SS Genealogy Group. Meets at .net Studio. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 537-2831. the Mormon church.7 p.m. Info: 537-8981. Figure Drawing. Painters Guild SSI Painters Guild Workshop. SS Homeless Count. drawing sessions at ArtSpring, Studio Drop In Day. ArtSpring. 9 Stations at Community 9 a.m. to noon. Info: Don: a.m. - noon. Info: 537-1528. Services food bank, 11-4. 537-9554. Portrait Drawing. Painters Guild drawing sessions. ArtSpring, 9 a.m. to noon. Model provided. cinema • February’s line-up includes: The Pursuit of Happyness; Arthur and the Invisibles; Casino Royale; Manufactured Landscapes; Curse of the Seedy Saturday Golden Flower; Freedom Writers; Dreamgirls and Rocky Balboa. • Check out the Fritz online at www.thefritz.ca for current and future Seeds for sale • Displays movie details. Seed Sanctuary table FARMERS INSTITUTE cable TV Saturday Feb. 10 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ganges • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for Mouat’s Centre stories reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people 7:30 am - 8 pm and places. 7 days a week The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during the day and evening with new stories added daily. This week on Wednesday visit the cats at the local SPCA, and join Mike and Marjorie Lane and their newborn lambs at Ruckle Farm. Salt Spring SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! A&E update is set for the evening of Tues., Feb. 6 and all day on Wed., Feb. 7 until 4 p.m. Also tune in for community messages, weather, B.C. Ferries and news headlines. For further details about community programming, call 537-1335. exhibitions • Artfully Off in All Directions — annual youth visual arts exhibit at ArtSpring — runs from Sat., Feb. 3 to Sun., Feb. 11. 1-800-887-4321 ON SALE THIS WEEK www.tempurcanada.com • Diana Dean shows paintings in the ArtSpring lobbies and lounge The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of through February. and certified by the In Our Liquor Store dealers across Canada. • Kate Leslie is the artist for February at the Salt Spring Roasting Space Foundation Co. cafe in Ganges with a show theme of “Daydreams of a Lesbian A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! GEHRINGER BROS. Virgin.” • Paul Bryans exhibits his Salt Spring Impressions show at Moby’s until “2005 DESERT SUN” the end of February. 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Architects can only advise their clients to plant vines.” & ~Frank Lloyd Wright SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDSSR DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ PAGE 31 nursery & landscape LANDSCAPING SALTSPRING SINCE 1973 Cowichan spoils FC’s return TEL: 250-537-4346 • FAX: 250-537-1679 After two months of post- poned matches and can- celled practices, Salt Spring FC players’ low fi tness level proved a mightier foe than a visiting Cowichan Valley squad at Portlock Park last Saturday afternoon. “It felt alright to be back on the fi eld, but you could tell we were out of shape,” johncameron.ca said Jordon Morrison, Salt Spring FC player and team spokesperson. FC got off on the right PHOTOGRAPHY foot by taking the early lead thanks to a goal by Jonathan www.johncameron.ca McDonald just before the 537–5830 10th minute. McDonald tipped the ball passed the Cowichan keeper after great efforts from Jason Moulton and Zoltan Kodaly. Before the fi rst half was up, Sports Schedule Cowichan took advantage of some sloppy play in the FC end and knocked the equal- MEN’S SOCCER izer into a wide-open net. Salt Spring FC vs Powell River Villa “We had a lack of commu- nication and they got a lucky Portlock Park break,” Morrison said. Sat., Feb. 3 • 2:15 p.m. Heavy feet born from few GOING TO GREAT HEIGHTS: Salt Spring FC player Harrison Jason faces off against practices and an extended a Cowichan player as they both leap for the ball in a match at Portlock Park last winter break became obvi- Photo by John Cameron ous during the second half as Saturday. FC needed to sub in several utes, for a 3-1 score. Despite the setback, Mor- of those games are on the Salt Spring Old Boys vs. Fernwood players at key positions. Salt Spring FC (3-10-1) rison is confi dent the team island,” he said. Cowichan scored the go- is in seventh place in the still has a chance to show its FC’s next match is against Salt Spring Elementary ahead goal on a penalty kick Vancouver Island Soccer strength in the season’s fi nal ninth-place Powell River Sun., Feb. 4 • Time TBA early in the second half. The League’s fi rst division with four games. Villa at Portlock Park on visitors added an insurance 10 points, 22 behind first- “We have lots of time to Saturday, February 3. Kick- All events subject to change goal in the game’s fi nal min- place Gorge FC. make up games and most off is set for 2:15 p.m. SCREAMIN’ DEALS!! SALE REG. 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Holidays 32 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Tennis: winter’s forgotten sport Aside from double up if you get the the moonwalk, chance. not many pas- However you play, Ross times require guarantees a fun, social and participants to healthy experience. step through an “People may not have air-lock, but that played for a while but may doesn’t stop Erica be interested in a thorough Ross. workout,” she said, adding At least three that tennis helps loosen the times every week, joints, improve circulation Ross steps through and strengthen muscles. the air-lock and “The best thing is it only into the Portlock takes an hour and a half.” Park tennis bubble Summer schedules begin for what she says as early as 8 a.m., allow- is Salt Spring’s ing people to get back to best kept winter their jobs, gardens or other secret. commitments before the day As new presi- really begins, she said. dent of the Salt Most club members are Spring Island retired and have usually Tennis Association played tennis before but, (SSITA), Ross Ross added, everybody is wants to remind welcome to swing by. people winter Up-and-coming players weather doesn’t unfamiliar with the right DOUBLE BUBBLE: Among those playing tennis in the bubble at Portlock Park last week were (above left) Sylvia relegate tennis fans stance, swing or esoteric scor- Leedham and Erica Ross. Photos by Derrick Lundy to ping-pong play ing system can usually fi nd or sitting in front help nearby. For those who of the tube. really want to get ahead of the “People might not be pack, a practice wall behind aware of what goes on in the bubble is open to all. that bubble,” Ross said dur- Tournaments, ladder ing an interview about life draws and social events 3 '5,& )3,!.$ under the Portlock big-top. crowd the SSITA calendar “There’s a lot that happens from April to October. ! 0 % 2 3).#% )49 .% 730 /--5. $RIFTWOOD 9/52 # in there. Many people think Many members are actively Here’s tennis is dead in the winter involved in provincial Tracy Stibbards but people are usually play- competitions on Vancouver sales representative ing every day.” Island and beyond. It turns out the club’s The club also hosts a 250-537-9933 160 members can access number of friendly tourna- my card... tstibbards@gulfi slands.net the dry — or at least drier ments that are more about — weather inside the tent getting to know each other on a reservation basis. The then serving up an ace. $20 annual membership fee “I love tennis and like gives players access to club to meet people who play,” tournaments, social events Ross said. “It’s a great way 250-655-7192 and a key to the tennis for people who are new to bubble. the island to get involved.” info@northernwaveka Members pay $14 for For more information on Clean, local and ‘almost painless’! yak.com • 2071 MALAVIEW AVE. WEST one hour of court time and reserving court times, call 50% off non-members are charged Apple Photo at 537-4243 or Staci all Whites $16 per hour, so it pays to Erica Ross at 537-5422. 125 McPhillips Avenue paddling 537-5510 clothes. 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Spaces are limited so booking Feldenkrais, Nia & Capoeira is essential. *NEW - Kundalini Yoga For bookings and information: Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:45 537-4728/538-1804 rasma@quantumnorth. 653-4308 for schedule and information com www.quantumnorth.com Sauna for One. To Go The “Cherry Rose Truffl e Manicure & Pedicure” reg. $100 Now $80 LEASE (incl. exfoliation, cuticle, nail & callus work, massage, masque and polish) The “Cherry Truffl e Body Treatment” reg. $150 Now $115 OPTION (incl. exfoliation, body wrap, bath & 45 min. massage) FROM AS LOW AS The “Cherry Rose Truffl e Facial” & Lip Treatment reg. $105 Now $85 (inc. exfoliation of lips and face, extractions, massage & masque for both lips and face) $ 58.00 gift cards available Mention this ad and Day Spa & Toll Free 1.888.370.1818 receive Free Shipping! 537-8807537-8807 Healing Arts Center [email protected] • www.trianglehealing.com 772 Spruce Avenue, Victoria BC 2102 Grace Point Square • www.skinsensations.com 34 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DRIFTWOOD DEADLINE: MONDAY 4PM / TGIF DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 4PM Classifieds 537-9933 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Notices 6 DEATHS 10 CELEBRATIONS BEAMING ear at a Island gymnastspetition g p. up for com locally-held worksho 25 PAGE 0 IRED 96 6 DEATHS RET 1 urnett served all CE Herb B ovincial IN Stu & Jean at the pr S types fi ce. R ment of E govern P AP '5,& )3,!.$3 Meester, Thelma Lavinia 25ST) l. G WS $ (inc AGE 7 E P N 1 , Y esday IT DS Wedn 2007 M UN LAN ry 10, O M F IS Janua E 2 C UL R ISSU R G H YEA O U 47T Y Born in Calgary, Alberta on March | 18 Hopkins Seniors Health 3, 1915 to John and Lily McCabe, | 26 $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% DriftwoodLighten up for 2007 et the second of fi ve children. Thelma ds.n ulfislan Margaret Mae Johnston Married 60 years. @g t ftwood nds.ne dri ulfisla www.g District seeks x de 15 In ...... PUBLISHED ...... 27 Arts ...... $5 million died January 14, 2007. She was ..... eds ... 8 ...... Classifi ...... offer for May 4, 1925 - January 13, 2007 als 15 ...... lion Jan 31st, 1947, Editori s . re hall1.1-mil wling ry Schedule ...... 22 ed a $ Fer ...... nt home...... 30 for fi the 3.5-acre lot, bo ..... djace Health ...... earlier this ...... ing cost now alley and a view en pe ... 9 Build ...... an inter trustee K Horosco ...... 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Born in h million lar-s suc . ll on Kings nities dar d land and the re haconstr commu d North Ce rocee Ad deadline: w fi p Temperature that day: to of a ne s to River an cision comes ha he de etition husband John Meester. Her only / Lane. h: nobody T ter p efore ", catc a coun nths b / The with o mo ceive *" es. row the ast tw to re say y y at le expect uild- mission to bor stees r the b Edmonton, Alberta on May 4, 1925. She Per tru s fo n plan funds will be automaticallty desig nds d proper . Ted Hi eather assumed unlessle islan 10 per centn a ing bine W is b eople) sig SSIFPD chair to com y of eligi m oppos- decided money daughter, Yvonne Toynbee, along Rain and/or snow owners (750 p for No. said he row 40 below. cast toda to bor Monday 4pm. ore petition ws uilding in the f ) and r Byla v- y counte rowing y 4 p.m. the request ei (Wednesda after rec was predeceased by her parents William y. Otherwise, ing Bor for the land and b y of aturda y S Highs to 4 C; 106 and No. 107 b construction (MCS) sunny. uary 16. vices on Febr st comes usteesonl ing advice from MinistrAG 2 overnight lows to -5 C. The reque fi re tr munity Ser eek after wners Com one w ounced o at FIRE HALL PRICE T e with Yvonne’s husband Tom, their ith th publicly ann ty locatedept- s w n work alifornia of the proper Kopla a C alt and Grace, and her dear sister Nell. She will enee r — S undy 154 Kings Lane had acc bilitator R f the yea rks therrick L nt o is ma by De serts life reha t clie . Th Photo In ds Wild ’s fi rs r Island NGRY: entre couve • Thrifty Fooave E HU re C an rmas arket tural Ca on on V • Pha llage M P FOR TH e Na stati s Vi Library pegged y HEL ildlif gas two children Tom Jr. (Cathy) and Gange ill a lion. • chair T Island W nd lost at a rst se rd vice- tre’s fi Too Late be missed by her nephew Wayne Johnston y boa sea lion fou s librar the wildlife cen ley in a press rm release. to Spring North End Fitnes at $6.85BERG millionCraw that local SJU r “In order to confi the pool By GAIL y authority lable, 537-5217 od Edito lic librar granting be avai at tion, Driftwo s pub imi- ylaws ound the sta ers,” Spring’ rel funds would to California sea lion tradesng ar Salt out p eeting s walki vely to onlook Cali- Colleen Payne (Patrick), and s laid RD must pass b pi- a ard ha al plans for a C y 10 m a ca “He w ressi and his children Vanessa, Marina and bo anci wing a bit agg t unusual forwater, fin its Januarborro ving “It’s no of the d nary thorize w beha man. e out To Classify $6.85-million McPhil- au raising taxes for abandone new library. and a ne gas station for wadingsaid Leder in ” venue ward rais- tal sum n of GE lace sea lions to comfound rs. lips A en N HA last p fornia e top of ca nd to rst step to be tak the constructio” rant By DAW aff s the rnia y have been ey te The fi will y building. g d St erhap Califo and the nd even on th ls, th - funds y) at the librar the MRIF Driftwoo n is p fi nd a ents r anima ing some trict is Janu- as statio ect to t resid buildings a ate of land. Califore and (Wednesda Dis Because A g ld exp ly wha eek a mile ressiv today gional cto- n deadline pproval e wou exact ast w Not deep w agg three great grandchildren Emily, Vi on is d l Spring Thomas Johnston, of Vancouver, and her l Re in applicatio ded that hat tere be quite Salt Capita ing d CRD a ee n, but t ncoun nks. stay within about The SMITH ) meet d decides ary 31 an as n sea lio erni e l their ta te RA (CRD e boar l with it w building rt Alb p to fi l nia sea lions can NDRAD SMITH endorse to dea , the ten- of Po rove u and despera row to 800 pounds. SEA LION 3 SSANA ria when th not to mil- 10 very hey d ressive to can g deadline: or 5 January when t male, lost agg whether by costs are “ oung oming ng up to $4.8 unici- wley. , The y as bec borrowi illion M plan and said , w as called a $2-m cture ,” said Cra sts for food f Lederman of the Island lion so be tative ost is high, she o Jef can The c uction co - visitors s l Care Centre w many friends on Salt Spring Island. Special rant nstr g. Nor Natura Located in our Caroline and Andrea, all feel tremendous sadness in pal Rural Infrastru) g e co IF aus Wildlife Fund (MR eiv- “bec still risin ould high and n rates w r in to help. Pro BULK FOODS om pursued. - are cent pe Can over 500 .c Y mini ith REALT W nder G t a efi PRIN mal inflatio om ALT S pringh S “One condition for recition- o to three per salts rant is than add be tw OST 2 Bird Seed10kg items to Tuesday 10am. 5 d -551 ing a g vide 99 ag e from! 537 of $1 milliot be pro NEW LIBRARY C $ b choos mum mus in effect offer) — GANGES 8 ctory thanks to her doctors, and the many attentive caregivers in al funds lains trodu local sources exp ARKET (in announcing the passing of “Grannie”. by es,” our tax from M D AGE ATE ILL OPER ED & apply) OWN ictions V ALLY str OC 10% off Tuesdays(some re L VIHA. No service by request. Donations to your favourite OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm Thelma’s early years were spent in Edmonton, charity in lieu of fl owers please. Alberta where she graduated from Garneau High 2007 TH E DRIF TWOO January 5, D’S a School and completed business courses at Strathcona friday free www .gulfi s Commercial. Married to Dan O’Sullivan in 1934, land s.net Salt Sp rin F www.liread.com g C it’s fun...it’s free... INE C & OOK “Your mortgage ros ACC WAR sword ESSO E 7 RIES is our busi THE DRIFTWOOD’S | W it’s friday! 140 FULFORD they moved to B.C. in 1946 where she maintained the Li eath -GANGES RD ness” er 537-58 . 2 | C 82 537-9810 ReReadad lass ifi ed www.islandmo s 6 rtgage Salt | .ca Sprin 131 Lo g P wer Gang What’s in ho V e to 8K 2T2 s Rd., of the books for Dan O’Sullivan Construction and managed We 1- e 800-7 k 8 31- 7131 the stars three apartment blocks. In her spare time she became a 0IZZA B Y THE SLICE @T #REA IL PM TE YOUR OWN SUBS 7E DELIVER for skilled seamstress. In 1975 she married John Meester [email protected] k] www.gulfislands.net index 2007? Mary Alice and they enjoyed concerts, cruises and trips to their 2 On Tap Santa Barbara home. In 1989 they moved to Salt PUBLISHED Friday Burford Spring, but unfortunately John passed away in 1992. FRIDAYS Thelma decided to return to Vancouver, where she resided until coming to Greenwoods in 2000; she spent Happy Anniversary Ad deadline: Saturday (nee Hewer) 8 Cartoons 6 Horoscope her remaining years there. Wednesday 4pm. from The Colour E During her time on Salt Spring, the diminutive Thelma www.benja xper minmoorets Our new .ca August 2nd, 1925 to could frequently be seen driving her bright yellow all the family 537 -5455 1974 Mercedes sedan accompanied by her faithful NewwwPa PanP Mac aniniaanninnini to Friday edition MacMach iniin o achinchihine nii nee m Tanya Lester looks into Salt Spring’ a k January 25th, 2007 Crea a tete youry o pizzpizza e yourouo o S a and pastau ownwn n wn e aand paspastan stata K toy yorkie “Holly”. She had a passion for antiques, " y «iÊiÛ future via th iÀÞÊ` >ÞÊvÀ b Ê££\Î äÊ> to ÊÌÊÎ \ääÊ« o h SEE STORY ON PA e tea leaves in her cup. P GE 3 s and loved all things beautiful. She was courageous, fi ercely independent and was rather feisty on occasion, 20 COMING EVENTS Mary Alice passed away peacefully at the Lady but always had an impish sense of humour. Her corn Minto Hospital after a long battle with cancer, with RELAY FOR LIFE! fl ower big blue eyes and ready dimpled smile will long THE CANADIAN Cancer Society her husband Jim at her side. be remembered by all who knew her. Relay for Life is happening again on CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION The thoughtful care so generously given by everyone Born at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Mary Alice worked Salt Spring Island on June 22nd and 20 WORDS OR LESS $10.50 at Greenwoods played a huge part in making Thelma’s 23rd. It was a wonderful, emotional as a school teacher and a realtor in Guelph, Ontario, last years comfortable and content. The staff considered community event last June that real- Additional words 45¢ each where she met and married Jim. She and Jim, on her to be the ultimate survivor and gave her the ly touched the lives of everyone in- Deadline MONDAY 4PM / WEDNESAY 4PM retirement, relocated to Salt Spring Island in 1981. nicknames “Energizer Bunny” and “Duracell Dolly”. volved. If you would like to captain a Th ere, she became a life member of the Salt Spring Our family extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone team, join a team or become an ac- TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY - DRIFTWOOD ONLY involved in her care. Island Golf Club and sang with the Salt Spring tive volunteer for the event, please 20 words or less $12.75 / Additional words 50¢ ea A small gathering to celebrate her life will be held call Margo Greggains at 537-8325 Singers. Later, she became a drummer for the Salt later this spring. Please send any support through a or email at [email protected]. Deadline TUESDAY 10am Spring Island Dragon Boat Club. After a stroke in donation to Greenwoods Foundation. ca. Let’s make Cancer History. GET YOUR AD NOTICED! 1995, she took up needlework and Christmas ball THE A.G.M. of the Salt Spring making, for which she won awards at Salt Spring craft Sanctuary Society will take place Bold and centered headlines just after Seedy Saturday, upstairs $1.00 per line and fall fairs for a number of years. 6 DEATHS 7 IN MEMORIAM in the Farmers Institute, February 10 from 3:15 to 4:15. Members and Not available in Free/Recyclables She is survived by husband Jim, daughters Reggie In Loving Memory of Margaret non members are invited. and Patty, grandchildren Carrie Ann, Breila, Jordan, Mae Johnston DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS $12.75 per column inch HAYWARD’S POETRY WORKSHOP. New inspira- Trevor, and great-grandson Jack. Your Love and kindness My friend, (minimum size one inch) FUNERAL SERVICE has touched my heart in a very tion and ways to explore the poem. Grateful thanks to Dr. Reznick and staff at Lady special way in which I will cherish Saturday, Feb.3rd. 10 - 1:30p.m., $50. Lorraine Gane, 537-5294. IN MEMORIUM & CELEBRATION ADS Minto Hospital, Home Care Services, and her private forever.Your inner beauty is pure 1 column x 4” $25 (reg rate $47.00) and bright and will live forever in CREATIVE MEMORIES Scrap- caregiver over the years, Alex. In lieu of fl owers, my memory. Be at Peace and thrive booking & Stampin’ Up Workshop. NEW SPECIAL OFFERS donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be in the Love of the Universe for you Consultants on hand to help with appreciated. are now home. I will miss your your album and creative projects. 20 words or less $10.50 additional words 45¢ each PATRICK BEATTIE clever humour and all the laughs we Use of tools & refreshments includ- Deadline MONDAY 4pm / WEDNESDAY 4pm A memorial service will be held at the Salt Spring Licensed Funeral Director shared but most of all your beautiful ed. Fee $10. Feb. 17. 10 am - 1 pm. United Church on Th ursday, February 1st at 3:00 p.m. smile. Thank you, for letting me into Call 538-1761 or 537-1283. DOUBLE DIP: #22 Merchant Mews your life and sharing mine with me. I LIVE RAW DINNER & MOVIE (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD Box 315, Ganges P.O. Love you Marg. This is not goodbye Fri. Feb. 16. 5 course meal $25 Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price ...... $10.50 ...... $5.25 SSI, V8K 2V9 but see you later. Love Always your each. Reservations a must. Bring Tel: (250) 537-1022 friend, Nikki xox your special someone to a Valen- Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) ...... $5.25 ...... $10.50 Fax: (250) 537-2012 tines Live Raw 5 course dinner. Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) ...... $19.95 ...... incl Ruthe Pender Grant Wed. Feb. 14 $25 each. Reserve Now! Call: 537-0634. SOLO: (nee Mollison) 5 BIRTHS DAVID REIN (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD 1928 - 2007 PART OF the baby boom? Call JACKSON See a great Buy only Friday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 Welcome Wagon for a personal Dec. 9, 1933 - Feb. 6, 2006 photo in Buy only Wednesday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 It is with deep sadness that Baby Visit. Gifts & greetings from local businesses and a warm wel- the we announce Ruthe’s passing on come for baby. Andrea 537-8464. Those we love don’t go away 3 FOR 2: get the 3rd ad free! (no refunds) January 23rd, 2007 at the age of Driftwood? (merchandise only) 1ST AD 2ND AD 3RD AD They walk beside us every day 78. She died peacefully in the No longer in our lives to share Call today to order Buy Wed./Fri./Wed...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free early hours of the morning at your But in our hearts - always there Buy Fri./Wed./Fri...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring reprint! Wednesday Repeat Fri. Island surrounded by her family. Your loving wife Nora 537-9933 ...... OBITUARIES $12.75 ...... $6.38 Born Ruthe Pender Mollison on k Ask about special discounts for obituaries. (per column inch) May 21, 1928 in Victoria, British Columbia, she was raised on the family farm on North Pender Island. The Continuous Light PLACE YOUR AD BEYOND SALT SPRING! She is sadly missed by her partner of 14 years Jim Sanctuary presents BUY VANCOUVER ISLAND $123 Andrews, brother Jim Mollison, son Warren, and other 20 COMING EVENTS Your 25 word classified ad appears in the Driftwood and members of her extended family. FOR A complete calendar of com- Message Night 15 community papers on V.I. Over 262,455 readers. Ruthe lived an active and varied life, working as Richard and ing events check the Driftwood Community Calendar, in our offi ce February 2, 6:30 p.m. BUY LOWER MAINLAND $113.45 a lab assistant at Royal Jubilee Hospital, and as Catherine Bennett in the Upper Ganges Centre, 328 506 Lower Ganges Rd. Your 25 word classified ad appears in 15 community papers secretary to a variety of organizations and individuals. are delighted to Lower Ganges Road, or on our in the lower mainland. Over 525,455 readers. She was particularly proud of her time with the website at www.gulfi slands.net. Use (Masonic Hall - next to the announce the the calendar for event planning and BC Hydro Bldg) BUY BC INTERIOR $124.95 North Fraser Harbour Commission in Vancouver. She to make sure your date doesn’t con- safe arrival of Have you ever wondered Your 25 word classified ad appears in 22 community papers travelled extensively throughout B.C. with her fi rst granddaughter fl ict with someone else’s. in the interior. Over 208,856 readers. husband Raymond Grant (formerly Grobowsky) prior DOG OBEDIENCE classes. Fun about communication BCYCNA NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS $395 to his death many years ago. She loved to walk, was Gabrielle Eve. classes teaching you to train your with life after death? Your 25 word classified will appear in more than 110 commu- an active golfer and a devoted player of Mah Jong in dog and problem solve. 8 week course Feb.6th. To reserve call 537- For more info nity newspapers in BC and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. her later years. She was awarded Life Membership in, Born Dec. 29, 2006, 9505. Carol at 250-537-2154 and was also Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of to their daughter PAYMENT the Royal Canadian Legion. For over 17 years Ruthe Zoë and son in-law 10 CELEBRATIONS • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. supported a variety of foster children overseas in • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have an advertising account. several countries. Ruthe was a kind, clever and well Jeremy. Welcome PLACING AN AD loved woman with many friends who will miss her A beautiful wee intensely. sister for Andrew. • In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges Her family would like to thank Doctor David Woodley Saskia Ann Byron • By telephone, 250-537-9933, or fax, 250-537-2613 and the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Hospital for Congratulations! Born January 12, 2007 • By email to: [email protected] the great care and attention they gave Ruthe. in Courtney, B.C. • By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road, A service in memory of Ruthe will be held on to proud parents Saturday, February 3rd at 2:30 p.m. at the Ganges Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. Dan & Brittany CHECK YOUR AD United Church at 111 Hereford Ave., Ganges, Salt Spring Island, 250-537-5812. In lieu of fl owers, CLASSIFIED & big brother Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error donations can be made to Lady Minto Hospital HOTLINE (2 years) appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable Foundation, www.ladyminto.org, 250-538-4845. Charlie for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the Following the service, please join the family for advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. 537-9933 will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. refreshments in the Church Hall. Congratulations!! GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 35 20 COMING EVENTS 34 NOTICES 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED GO WILD IN OUR CLASSROOMS! A GENERAL MANAGER is required OLYMEL is a world class Canadian Train to be an adventure guide. Nine- immediately at Heritage Place for pork and poultry product producer, month Outdoor Recreation & Eco- Seniors. Reporting directly to with more than 9,000 employees Wow! tourism Certifi cate. College of New the owners, this individual will be throughout Canada. Our Red Deer Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888- responsible for all aspects of the location is now hiring food process- Bow Wow 690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount. operation relating to staff, residents, ing workers. Competitive wages, takes her fi nal Bow! MONEY MAKER. Local route. No policies & procedures; business relocation program, employee in- IN FEBRUARY: 1989 - 2007 selling on your part. For more planning/budgeting, and fi nancial centives!!! Send your resume to info call 1-866-821-2569; www. reporting. The successful candi- OLYMEL 7550 - 40th Avenue, Red Pat Coleman Quartet • 26,520 Doggi hair cuts telecardinfo.com. date will have excellent interperson- Deer, Alberta T4N 6R7. Phone 1- Saturday, February 17 • 425,320 Nails clipped BECOME A HOME STAGER with al skills; management experience, 866-926-3544. Fax: 1-403-309-7547. • 884 Bags of hair our distance education course. Learn preferably in the area of care facili- [email protected], www.olymel.ca. at the Rock Salt in Fulford, 8-10 p.m. professional skills and how to start ties; excellent computer and fi nan- CRUISE THE WORLD & get paid Admission at the door: • 17,680 Litres of shampoo your own business. ISPTM certifi ca- cial accounting skills and will be a $500-$3000+/week, free airfare, $10 members, $15 non-members • 17 Tax returns / 0 Dog bites tion. Free brochure. 1-800-559-7632. ‘take charge’ entrepreneurial kind of room/board. Jobs guaranteed. 613- www.qcdesignschool.com. person who is detail minded and a 834-4456 / 613-764-6209, www. Sharon Minemoto Quartet multi-tasker. The position is 3/4 time cooljobsinparadise.com. 55 HELP WANTED to full time depending on skill set featuring Ross Taggart of candidate chosen. E-mail your 60 WORK WANTED Thanks to all my customers for all their support FULL TIME dock manager, boating Concert- Saturday, February 24 or aircraft knowledge an asset, driv- resume to admin@heritageplace by ALL SEASONS GARDENING at All-Saints-By-The-Sea, 8 p.m. over these last 17 years! ers license required. Send resume Feb. 9. www.heritageplace.info. OVERWHELMED BY garden Admission: $15 general, $5 for students Sincerely, to Box # 7, c/o The Driftwood, 328 GIRL FRIDAY to provide part time work? I love to garden...spring Andrea Sowden Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring home support for disabled adult. planting, seasonal maintenance, Tickets available at Salt Spring Books or at the door Island, BC, V8K 2V3. Duties will include cleaning & gar- organic composting, etcetera. Workshop with Quartet members- Sunday, February 25 DRIVER WANTED. Driver’s abstract dening. 537-9650. $20/ hr. 537-1648. at Acoustic Planet Music Studios, 12 noon needed with resume. Apply at Salt JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE BELLE TILE now available, fully Registration at Acoustic Planet, $5 Spring Garbage. 537-2167. Technician for service facilities at experienced professional crew. *A $5 rebate at concert with presentation of membership card SOUTH ROCK LTD. seeks expe- Diamond Mine. Requires solid tech- All forms, masonry, slate, stone, rienced Finish Grader Operator nical and diagnostic skills. Ford die- tile, culture stone, baths, showers. for municipal basework operations sel experience an asset. Two weeks for more information visit www.saltspringjazzfest.org Knowledgeable, references. Mi- in southern Alberta. Also seeking on; two weeks off site. Salary and chael 537-5340; Leigh 537-0362. PARKS RECREATION applications all positions on base allowances approx. $100,000./year. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/ 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS and asphalt crews for 2007 season. Pension, group plan, relocation contractor available for additions, Email: [email protected]. Fax assistance. Requires relocation to renos, etc. Quality & integrity. Guar- MARKET 403-568-1327. NWT. Apply employment@king- anteed. References. 537-2820, cell: A FOOD COORDINATOR is re- landford.com. Fax 867-874-2843. 538-7700. IN THE PARK quired immediately at Heritage BINGO Seasonal Vendors to renew application no later Place for Seniors to plan meals; MEADEN HALL then February 28, 2007 at purchase and manage food in- 55 HELP WANTED Royal Canadian Legion ventory and distribution. The right PARC offi ce located at 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. candidate will be an excellent cook THURSDAY Fee remains $150.00. and have related experience, good IF YOU ARE February 1 Day Vendors register starting with the fi rst computer and people skills and the Early Birds, 6:30 pm ability to work within a budget. 15 LOOKING FOR WORK Market on Saturday, April 7th at 7:30 a.m. hours per week on average is THEN READ THIS! Sponsored by Call 537-4448 for current hours estimated. E-mail your resume to Ladies Auxiliary [email protected] by Feb. • Local Job Postings or more information. 9. www.heritageplace.info. Royal Canadian! Legion Br. 92. • Internet, Computer, Telephone and Fax Services See website for complete Vendor Guidelines STUDENT REQUIRED for help in • Individual Support and Information On: All proceeds to bursaries for textile artist’s studio. 537-1723. www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc • Wage Subsidies Programs Salt Spring Island students. THE SOYA Nova Tofu Shop re- quires a shop cleaner. 15 - 20 hours • Self Employment 34 NOTICES 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES a week, afternoons. Phone for in- • Employment for Youth & HAND DRUM WORKSHOP terview appointment, 537-9651 or IF YOUR Driftwood subscription la- People with Disabilities WITH MASTER DRUMMER CANDLE MAKING BUSINESS drop off resume at 1200 Beddis Rd. bel has the date highlighted, now is • Weekly Drop-In Resume Clinics - Each Wed. 10 am - 3 pm $8500 VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE Love Your Mbuyiselo “Munkie” Ncapayi the time to renew! High capacity taper-making ap- from South Africa TUTOR ALL AT NO COST TO YOU AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE paratus (including wicking equip- to help couple with pronunciation Library Workshop 1 - Int./Adv. If you would like to loosen up stiff ment, dipping carousel and vats, of simple, Vn. phrases. Sessions Phone 537-5979 / Fax 537-5976 or Drop In colour tanks, related hardware), An evening of Fri. Feb 2 • 7-10pm joints, relieve stress, or lose some during February for March trip. 10 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday pounds and have some fun, aquafi t wax, candle molds, shrink-wrapping 653-4125. celebratory reading Artspring $20 is for you! Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9 - 10 machine, storage containers and Beacon Employment Services, to benefi t the Workshop 2 - all levels am. For more information, call The- shelving, work table, books, colour WANTED IN THE QUEEN CHAR- 343 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island LOTTE ISLANDS: an experienced Fulford Elementary Sat. Feb 3 resa @ 537-1867. recipes, large assortment of display racks, large quantity of remaining wheel loader operator for a pole School Library 10am-12pm, 2-4pm THRIFTY SMILE cards now avail- able to support SSI Transition candle stock, and much more. Price plant. Must be willing to relocate. The government of Canada has With readings by: Lion’s Club $20 House. Pick yours up at Transitions includes training in candle-making. Fax resume to 250-557-4306 or contributed to this initiative. Shirley Graham Book: [email protected] Thrift Store. Thank you! Everything you need to start your phone 250-557-4282. 604-874-3786 own candle-making business. Call PHONE DISCONNECTED? Super Brian Brett Artspring: 537-2102 Doug at 538-0096. special: only $10 for fi rst month plus Kathy Page INSTANT CASHFLOW! Simple way hook up. Everyone welcome. Guar- PART TIME SECRETARIAL POSITION Nadine Shelly 26 LEGAL to make money without risking a anteed approval. Free long distance ANGLICAN PARISH OF SALT SPRING Robert Bateman penny. www.Cashfl owSteps.com. package. Call Easy Reconnect now: Notice that creditors and others PET LOVERS join Multi Menu fran- 1-877-446-5877. The position is that of Offi ce Secretary, being responsible Peter Levitt having claims against the estate chise team. Free home delivery of to the Rector for the administration of the parish offi ce. Murray Reiss of John Matthew (Jack) DuMoulin FREE 128 PAGE “Career Oppor- pet food & 6500 accessories. PT/FT. tunities” Guide. Earn more!! Get of Saltspring, deceased, who died Start-up campaign plus ongoing sup- The parish functions through the combined activities promoted!! Train at home for a Friday February 9th December 26, 2006 must fi le par- port & training. No royalties, exclusive of volunteers co-ordinated through the offi ce. at 7:00 pm in the ticulars thereof with the Executrix, territories, more than 125 franchises payrai$e-new career-top paying job. Fulford Elementary B. DuMoulin, 116 Cairns Place, sold. Call toll-free 1-877-462-0056 or Call Granton Institute at 1-800-361- Essential Qualifi cations include: Saltspring by February 12, 2007. 250-896-6368, www.multimenu.ca. 1971, ext. 65 for free guide. www. - computer competence in word processing and Library. grantoninstitute.com. basic desktop publishing techniques Suggested donation of 29 LOST AND FOUND THERE IS A CRITICAL SHORTAGE of medical transcriptionists. Start FAST TELEPHONE RECONNECT! - knowledge of offi ce procedures LOST CAT, grey with dark stripes, $10 at the door. Please your on-line career training today! Switch for free - limited time offer, neutered male, lost from SPCA, - strong interpersonal skills bring your sweetheart At-home and on-site employment call for details! Disconnected? Only may be on route to old home Isa- - ability to change focus readily and leave the children opportunities. Contact us today for $24.95 for fi rst month + connection bella Pt Rd. Lv. mess. 537-4455. - willingness and ability to be fl exible at home. a free information package!1-800- fee! Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877- FOUND CAT; s/h brown tabby with 466-1535 or www.canscribe.com. 336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. white bib; neutered male; big boy; Working Conditions: friendly and affectionate. From King - a basic work week of 15 hours with daily hours to road, call the SPCA at 537-2123. 55 HELP WANTED be agreed between the Rector and the incumbent REWARD - employment will be offered on a contract basis SINGLE diamond, engagement - hourly rate of pay to be determined commensurate ring, lost in the snow Jan. 8, in Gan- with qualifi cations and experience. ges. 537-4180. Employment Applications, including a resume plus two references, must Felt Making 32 MEETINGS reach the Offi ce by Monday, February 5th. The SSSIPORA MEETING Classes 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Thrifty Foods is a growing Vancouver Island based successful applicant must be willing to submit to a TONIGHT 7.30 PM criminal record check. SOUTH SALT Spring Island Prop- WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start company which has been voted in the 50 best FUNDAMENTALS erty Owners and Residents Associ- a real home-based business. Work managed companies in Canada for the last three years. Applications to be sent to: TO SCULPTURE ation will meet tonight, Wednesday, when you want. Apply online and Rev.Canon Dr. Murray, Anglican Parish of Salt Spring, 110 at the OAP Fulford Hall. start today! www.wfhbc.com. Creating Art From Within BE A PART OF OUR TEAM! Park Drive, Salt Spring, V8K 2R7. Marked “Personal”. Ulrieke Benner offers 32 MEETINGS 1 to 3 day felt making Thrifty Foods is the place for you. We have immediate workshops this spring. openings for smiling people in the following roles: All levels welcome. *A day 1 course is a prerequisite for days 2 and 3. • Cashiers • Cake February 10, 11, 12 February 17,18,19 • Deli Clerks Decorators February 23, 24, 25 AGM - Gulf Islands • Produce Clerks • Meat Cutters & March 31, April 1, 2 Community Arts Council • Grocery Clerks Wrappers Private classes upon POSITIONS AVAILABLE request. Annual General Meeting of the Gulf Islands Community Arts • Bakery Clerks • Seafood Clerks Council (GICAC) will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 www.ubtextilearts.com at 2 p.m. in Mahon Hall. • Qualifi ed In our Kitchen and Restaurant Members and perspective members are welcome. Please call Bakers The main items on the Agenda are: Ulrieke Please send resumes to: • Adoption of the Annual Budget 2007 for detailed • [email protected] • President’s Report by John Neville info and • Proposed Changes to the Constitution: Please apply at Thrifty Foods • Box 001 Driftwood sign up. a) Article 1. Name • Call Barry Edwards (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 537-9339 537-1723 The name of this society is “Gulf Islands Community Arts THRIFTY FOODS Council” 25 EDUCATION Be it resolved that Article 1: Name to be changed to: The 114 Purvis Lane SALT SPRING Centre School Open name of this society is “Salt Spring Arts Council”. Mouat Centre House every Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. b) Article 3.1 Come see us in action! 355B Black- No business shall be conducted at a general meeting unless Ph: 537-1522 burn Rd. 537-9130. a quorum consisting of twenty-fi ve voting members is Fx: 537-1539 smiles every day! present. Be it resolved that Article 3.1 be changed to read: CLASSIFIED No business shall be conducted at a general meeting unless HOTLINE a quorum consisting of fi fteen members is present. • Election of Board Members for 2007 537-9933 36 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 55 HELP WANTED 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES 350 MISC. FOR SALE 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK NEW SCRAPBOOKS COMING SOON! Purebred Chihua- SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE FABLES COTTAGE has a new hua puppies out of CKC registered Home Sweet Home shipment of scrapbooking supplies male and gorgeous apricot female. ON ALL YOUR BUILDING in, alphabet stickers, paper kits, Litter due Jan.25, 2007. Reserve REQUIREMENTS! fun embellishments! Open 10 - 5 your puppy now! $950. 538-0277, 204 ARCHITECTS 225 DESIGNERS Mon-Sat. 523-0277. • Flooring LAMINATE FLOORING, 175 sq. SWEET & TALENTED 13.2 pony for ft. Brand new, click together easily. sale or lease. 14.2 Arab - jumping Neil Morie m a i b c LET’S GET • Heating architect Employment / Contracting 537-1010. & dressage for 1/2 or full lease @ STARTED! • Eaves VERMONT CASTINGS electric boarding facility with ring & trails www.neilmoriearchitect.com Opportunites fi replace. Nearly new, 36”. $750. nearby. 653-9898. 4, Fulford Marina Bring your sketches & ideas ph. 653-4812 • Plumbing Call 537-9872 to view. I’M LOOKING for a companion pup- creative design and together we’ll design (or Salt Spring Island Village Resort is close to opening. • Roofing HOT TUB for sale. Coast Spa, 5 to 6 py or young dog . Pref. female lab X responsive to site upgrade) your dream home. When fully operational, we will require many people to man. Digital controls, dual pumps, 1 or golden X . Good, doggie-experi- craft and client Through the use of computer- service guests staying at our 123 cottages and enjoying year warranty. $2400. 538-8244. enced SSI home. 573-9296.” aided drafting, we’ll quickly For all your building produce the working drawings the restaurant, spa and environmental programs requirements, large or small! FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 218 CLEANING also removal of any scrap metals. 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES you’ll take to your contractor. offered from our beautiful 24,500 sq. ft. lodge. 537-2768. SALT SPRING Island Recycle De- PLEASE CALL 300 USED BRICKS for sale. Pur- pot is located at 349 Rainbow Rd. To prepare for our initial opening we are seeking chased 60 cents/ brick, selling 45 We are open Tuesday through Sat- NO SURPRISES HELSET DESIGN highly motivated individuals and service contractors 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. cents each. 537-1379. urday, 10 am to 5 pm. This service 537-1037 is operated by Salt Spring Island in the following areas: concierge, reservation/ 537-4978 CAMPER TOPPER $150. Fits 72” x HOUSECLEANING and ask for Jim Community Services. Please call • Construction cleaning front desk, general hotel/resort attendants, cooks, 55” pickup. Plenty of vertical space. The Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or cook’s helpers, waitresses, dish washers, maitre’d, 322 COMPUTERS Grant 538-8817. Community Services at 537-9971 • Property maintenance 236 FIREWOOD room attendant/cleaners, head of housekeeping, CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, CHEST FREEZER, 4 ft. long, works for information on materials ac- • Housecleaning perfectly, renovating and must sell. maid service, building maintenance, gardening/ software and networking support. cepted for recycling. • 12 yrs in business We do housecalls. 537-2827 or $60. 537-5843. • Insured and bonded HONEST OL’S landscaping contractor, grass/cutting, accountant, KITCHEN ISLAND with arborite (cell) 538-7017. Please go and BIGFOOT HERBS countertop, 36” high, 36” long, 27” FIREWOOD spa therapists, estheticians, spa attendants, back-up your important data now! ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES of Har- wide, two drawers. 537-4888. 537-2186 •GUARANTEED CORD receptionist, garbage services, security services, LOCAL COMPUTER service & re- ry Lauder’s, walking stick branches HANDSOME GOLDEN carpet. 15 to brighten winter’s dreary days. All Cut, Split & delivered and snow removal services. pairs, hardware & software. Sales, ft. X 30 ft.537-5733. •Cedar fence rails home networking. Comparable the rage in design mag. 537-4466. 104 Eagleridge Drive. 6 FT. CREAM chesterfi eld and If you are interested in becoming part of a new and rates. Visit our online catalogue matching chair. Call 538-1628. technowcomputers.com Call John 2 LARGE CANNERS, kettle, jars, 653-4165 exciting Salt Spring experience, please prepare a TWO 8’ FIBERGLASS canopies, Savage 537-4805. lids. $50 takes all. 537-0761. take them away. 537-9690. one-page job summary, and mail it or deliver to: 6 FT. SOFA, Elecprohome T.V and KONIG & SON 330 FOOD PRODUCTS DVD player, sofa chair, round coffee FREE: DISHWASHER and micro- Box OO - Driftwood Publishing, 328 Lower Ganges table, dining table + 4 chairs, king wave. Both about 15 years old, work FIREWOOD Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3 CALDWELL’S size bed, 2 nightstands, single box- great. 538-0304. Serving Salt Spring spring and mattress, dresser, night- 390 WEBSITES 25 years No telephone calls please. OAKSPRING stand among other misc. items. All Competitive & Reliable only used for one month. Viewing SALT SPRING Music is on the In- FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED FARM can be arranged. 780-893-5713. ternet at www.saltspringmusic.com. Hear song samples before you buy. 537-9531 BOWFLEX POWERPRO with leg Since 1882 Pay by cheque or credit card. More ext., lat tower, extra rods and t-bar, Currently available: than 40 CDs available. 6 DEATHS 55 HELP WANTED like new, cost $2550, sell $1100; 220 CONCRETE Services • FREE RANGE barbell set $100. 537-1338. GRAIN-FED PORK THE SUBARU FORESTER roof cross- 114 CHILD CARE • FRESH CUT LUMBER bars, brand new, fi ts any late model Real Estate M.T.C.D. PERFECT CHILD CARE available in my 537-5380 or 537-2152 Forester, $145. 539-5321. PLUMBING & HEATING JOB home. E.C.E certifi ed, infants ADDRESS POSTS with refl ective 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE and toddlers welcome. Call Heidi, numbers, visible from both direc- BEAUTIFUL RANCHER 25 years of honest home, 335 FURNITURE tions, made locally to CRD stan- The Driftwood 653-9228. Well maintained, wood stove, spring bathroom and kitchen AFTER SCHOOL care available. MOVING! 2 love seats, $50 each. dards from recycled wood. Dawn at water, .2 acre near Ganges Village GULF renovations. newspaper has an Call 538-6262 or email mamaon- Drop leaf maple table + 3 chairs, et cetera 537-5115. in desirable rural location near hik- COAST New residential and opening for a full- [email protected]. $50. Book shelf, $25. Desk, $75. 1984 DODGE ARIES good on fuel, ing. $259,000. 250-653-9898. commercial plumbing, 48” round oak table with 4 windsor cheap insurance, $450. Kitchenaid MATERIALS repairs and maintenance time administrative 116 CLEANING chairs, $125. Computer desk,$25. washer/ dryer, works great, $150 490 WEBSITES Serving the Gulf Islands assistant. NO SURPRISES Housecleaning, 537-5496. both. 33 boxes laminate fl ooring, REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf Call Murray insured & bonded, 12 years on is- ROLL-OUT, NEAR new Couch $50. approx. 800 sq. ft. with underlay Islands are viewable anywhere Salt Spring, Galiano, at 537-6444 cell or We’re looking for someone land experience has openings for Ikea pine desk unit with bed above $550. 537-9690. in the world with Internet access. Mayne, Penders 537-1660 home 2007. 537-2186. it $500. 538-0255. WASHING MACHINE, excellent www.gulfi slands.net. who enjoys working with • READY MIX EXPERIENCED AND thorough MOVING SALE, bed, tv, table, condition! $100. Antique chest of FOR A the public in a busy offi ce housecleaner available to help • WASHED GRAVEL chairs, etc. Other misc. items. drawers, $200. Antique glass front FREE environment. you through the winter doldrums. 538-1805. cabinet $400. Phone 537-4280. • REINFORCED STEEL $17.50/ hr. 653-9957. Rentals • BAGGED CEMENT ESTIMATE Duties include reception, 340 GARAGE SALES CHEST FREEZER, 51” x 23” x 36”, 118 COMPUTERS $35. Entertainment centre, 60” x 18” • SEPTIC TANKS classifi ed advertising, LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & x 70” $35. Phone 537-4808. 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL IBOOK G4 MAC laptop, 800 mhz, Saturdays only 10 am - 12 pm. and administrative work. STROLLER- ZOOPER, 3 wheel, BRAND NEW ocean view studio 40 gig hd, CD/ CD burn/ DVD, MS Many household items. Note: We no offi ce suite, Adobe creative suite, all-terrain, navy blue, $250 obo. Re- suite near Beddis Beach, $595 + 537-2611 CALL THESE longer offer pickups. We do not ac- util. 818-642-5526. Typing skills, knowledge other optional softwear, external tractable awning, 3 years old, excel- Rainbow Road mouse, airport card, and in great cept appliances. Drop-offs accepted 1 BDRM SUITE short term 2-3 PROFESSIONALS TODAY! of MS Offi ce and only on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please, lent condition, $900 obo. 653-9104. condition. $875 obo. 653-4443. NEW LOADED COMPUTER only months available Feb 1st. North- Macintosh computers no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. End, $750.00+utilites NS,NP. Please 99 cents/day! Everyone’s approved* MOVING: NO early birds, 119 Cas- call 538-1986 leave msg. essential. Bookkeeping Get a loaded MDG computer with 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE 520 HOUSES FOR RENT tle Cross, 9 - 2, Sat. & Sun. Feb. 3 BEAUTIFUL, LARGE apartment experience an asset. & 4. All must go: Furniture, clothes, an Intel Core2 Duo only 99 cents/ OFFICE SPACES. Central location NEWLY RENOVATED two bedroom day. Includes everything you need: near Ganges. Own entry, ADSL, odds & ends. WD, garden. Long term, references, in Ganges available immediately. townhouse. Very sunny area close Send resumes to: 1 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, 19” LCD NS, $875 all inclusive. 653-9898. Modern, ground fl oor with ADSL- to Ganges, new washer, dryer, 350 MISC. FOR SALE Flat Panel, Windows XP and a free* ready wiring. $225 & $285 plus exp. fridge, stove, two bathrooms, two Eva Kuhn c/o the printer/scanner/copier (*call for con- 1 BEDROOM SUITE in Crofton, decks, new hardwood fl oor in living EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- within walking distance to ferry. 5 537-7666. Driftwood, 328 Lower toration - antiques my specialty. ditions). 1-800-236-2504. FOR RENT area, new carpet in bedrooms, high appl., $750/mo. + util., hot water speed internet available in this area Ganges Road, Salt Spring Free estimates, reasonable rates. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 included. Brand new, never lived in. SMALL BRIGHT offi ce space in Free house calls for shut-ins and - Convert your logs to valuable lum- downtown core. Approximately $1050 per month, available Febru- Island, BC V8K 2V3. Avail. March 1. (250) 751-9427. ary 1/07. Call 537-6860. heavy clocks. Mark’s Clockworks, ber with your own Norwood porta- STUDIO/APT. near Vesuvius, incl. 250 sq. ft. Divided into 2 separate 537-5061. ble band sawmill. Log skidders also spaces. To view call 537-2303 and AVAIL. VERY soon, 1150 sq. ft. Or email to: util., cable, w/d. Single person only. suites, upper $1250, lower $1050, EXPERT WATCH repairs by certi- available. www.norwoodindustries. NS, NP. Refs. reqd. $585/mo. 604- leave a message. ekuhn@gulfi slands.net fi ed watchmaker. We buy scrap com - free information: 1-800-566- plus shared utilities. Sunny Vesuvius 594-7766 or 537-8440. 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 2 bdrm., NS, cat OK, ref., long term. '5,& )3,!.$3 gold. Located between Crofton and 6899 Ext:400OT. BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT suites with 537-2809 Duncan. Serving the Cowichan Val- NO POWER, NO PROBLEM! PRO- ocean views. Furnished & equipped. NEWLY RENOVATED one bedroom $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% ley over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank PANE appliances, tanks, torches, townhouse. Very sunny area close LUXURY HARBOUR VIEW; new, Inc. ADSL, laundry, carport. Walk 2150 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom - Jeweller and Watchmaker, 250- space heaters, parts & supplies for to town. 2 bedrm. & sunroom, fi re- to Ganges, new washer, dryer, 748-6058 (Duncan). fridge, stove, private patio, new with double garage, all appliances, 60 WORK WANTED home, cabin or camp. Call Propane place, huge deck, kitchen incl. dish- and large deck. Loaded with char- TRANSFER HOME movies to DVD: West @ 1-888-754-5054, www.pro- washer $1200. 3 bedrm. ground hardwood fl oor in living area, new carpet in bedroom, high speed in- acter; 2 fi replaces, Shaker kitchen, FOR ALL your renovation and re- 16 mm, Super-8, Regular 8 fi lms. panewest.ca. level & wksho./studio, walk-out gar- ternet available in this area, $825 maple fl oors, high ceilings, clear pair needs, phone the Jobman at den $1200. Refs. Feb. 1 - June 30. We do video transfers too: Hi-8, MEMORY FOAM orthopedic mat- per month, available February 1/07. fi r doors and trims. Ideal layout for 537-2262. No job is too small! Susan. 537-9197. 8mm, digital 8, mini-DV or dvcam tresses, NASA technology, very Call 537-6860. home-based business or in-law ac- CARPENTER WITH over 30 years to DVD or VHS tape. Foreign con- limited quantities, new in plastic. 1 BEDROOM LAKE front suite with commodation. Available March.1 LARGE 2 bedroom trailer, fi replace, experience. Renovations, new Queen $389. King $499. Same day dock. Washer/ dryer, NS, NP. 7 min- or April.1 for long-term at $2300/ versions. SaltSpringSound, 131 private deck, yard, washer, dryer, construction, construction manage- delivery. Call Healthrest 1-888-420- utes to Ganges, $750/ month plus month , call 537-8796. McPhillips Ave. 653-0046. $850 per month. Available Feb.1. ment. Blue Planet Construction. 7378. utilities. 653-4868. 138 MISC. SERVICES STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, Call 537-6860. OCEAN VIEW, 3 BEDROOM plus Call John Savage. Home 537-0012, sewage-holding (polyethylene). BUILDING SALE... Feb/March de- 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE den. Close to beach, near town, 5 cell 537-6723. CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RE- OCEAN VIEW upstairs and down. 2 appliances, W/S, no cats. $1600, Ecological Systems: sewage-treat- livery or deposit holds till spring. bed/2 bath home, close to Ganges, CERTIFIED TREE worker. Com- CORD. Free pardon and US entry available immediately. Call Royal ment plants, effl uent fi lters. Visa, 25’x40’x12’ $5,490. 40’x60’x16’ deck, sunny lawns, fruit trees,wood plete liability insurance. Tree falling, waiver assessment. A record af- UPPER GANGES CENTRE Property at 537-5577. fects employment, traveling, and Mastercard, American Express ac- $14,800. Front end optional. Rear and carpet fl ooring, high ceilings, thinning, limbing, and bucking. Re- MARCH 1 , beautiful log home near other necessities. Apply online cepted. GIS Sales & Rentals, call end included. Many others. Pioneer nd wood stove, new appliances. $1350 move storm debris and clear brush. 1-800-668-5422, or www.pioneer- 1 - 2 Floor Ruckle Park. 1-1/2 bedroom, wood/ www.canadianpardons.ca. Call 1- 653-4013. NS/NP. View at 144 Douglas Rd. elec. heat, W/D, no dogs, N/S, $900 It’s time for your winter pruning. 800-298-5520. steel.com. OFFICE PLAN NOW for summer water 360-303-6860 or 538-8597. mo. 653-4319. Specialized in Firesmart properties. CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Jeff, 538-8999. shortages. Tanks and roof top col- • 289 sq. ft. AVAILABLE MARCH 1. Three FEBRUARY 1ST. 1 bedroom mobile pardon seals record. U.S. waiver bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex, W & JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/ lection planning. Isles West Water SALT SPRING home with spacious additions, out- permits legal American entry. Why • 2 pc. washroom D, large yard, close to Fernwood contractor available for additions, Services. 653-4513. side deck, cat ok. Would consider risk employment, licensing, travel, School, NS, $925. Call 537-4413. renos, etc. Quality & integrity. Guar- arrest, deportation, property confi s- DUVETS! MINI STORAGE • Chair lift rent-to-own for right person. Refer- anteed. References. 537-2820, cell: cation? Canadian - U.S. Immigration COZY AND warm alpaca and wool 347 Upper Ganges Road AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. New ences required. $550/ mo. 537- For more information 2 bedroom house for rent, close 0612 evenings, 380-8442, cell. 538-7700. specialists. 1-800-347-2540. duvets and pillows. Local fi bres, lo- "When convenience or to view, please call to town, NS, $1000 includes SHORT TERM. Lovely house on cally made. Call the Spinning Mill 140 MUSIC LESSONS and security matter" utilities, references required. 537- private acreage. Furnished, avail. at 537-4342. www.gulfi slandsspin- VIOLIN & PERCUSSION lessons!!! 537-9220 or 537-2239 1748. mid-Feb. - Mid-Apr. Suits respon- JOB SQUAD Now available at Acoustic Planet ningmill.com 537-5888 sible single or couple. Comes with * CALL NOW FOR ESTIMATES Music 537-9668, 538-6262 or GREAT SOUND! 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE cat. $500 + util. 537-4758. ON HOUSE PAINTING AND [email protected]. Pair of Boston Acoustic T830 - 100 EUROPEAN MANOR $2300 or 2 EXTERIOR WORK * 351 MISC. WANTED watt stereo speakers for sale. Black FRIDGE WANTED must be in good families $1200 each. 8 bedrooms, “Serving the Island - 3 way speakers w 8" woofers. Ex- 8 baths on Cusheon Lake. 1-250- Since 1989” working order. Right opening (fac- Upper Ganges Village Merchandise cellent condition, $150 delivered on ing). Call 537-9858. 294-4227. 537-5703 SSI. 538-0052. Shopping Centre 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 302 APPLIANCES VISIT THE new “Paw Boutique” fea- 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STRONG WOMAN turing quality second hand and new PIANO & KEYBOARD overstock LARGE ROOM, shared kitchen & MAYTAG WASHING machine. 368 Lower Ganges Road bathrooms. Quiet house. No pets. HAULING items. Located upstairs at Rainbow sale. Casio CTK900 $399. Ro- sm.-ex.large water settings. Good Road Trading Co., 133 Hereford land EP760, 76 weighted keys, Walk to Ganges. Furnished or not, • reno cleanup working condition $100. Kenmore Ave. All proceeds to local SPCA $380 includes hydro. 653-4573. • appliance removal & w/stand Reg $899 now $499. Space Available dryer. Good working condition shelter. Korg Concert EC150 $1595. New- SHARED ACCOMMODATION. $375/ recycling $50. Call 537-1481. • tenant left over clean-ups WHOLESALE BLOWOUT combe upright $1695. Many 1051 sq. ft. mo. Close to town, includes internet, • junk & garbage removal Generators. Pressure washers. Air more up to 40% off while stock phone, WD, etc. Weekly and nightly & recycling Letter to the editor? compressors. Water Pumps. Danny lasts SidneyMusicworks.com. rates available. 537-5733. • brush removal, windfall (403) 703-2557. Free keyboard delivery to Salt- QUIET, HOLISTICALLY orientated & chain saw work Send it to WALL OVEN: a built-in, 4-year-old, spring. Rentals & fi nancing avail- Contact: Ferd Kallstrom individual wanted to share home VANESSA 27” GE black, convection oven. able. 656-1900. with same, close to town, available Kitchen being renovated. Available (250) 701-3591 immediately, $450/ mo. Please call (250) 858-1311 news@gulfi slands.net BEAUTIFUL OLD piano $500. mid-February. Offers 537-9225. 653-9997. 537-4723. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 37 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 8’ INFLATABLE BOAT, Haplyon, GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% re- ADIOS AMIGOS! Family Jewels is CLASSICAL GUITAR by Alan Mic- FOUND CAT. Short-haired, dark wood fl oor, $350. Call 537-2887. fund on the cost of your eye test closed until Tuesday, Feb. 6. We look eli - Valentine’s Eve 6p.m. - 9p.m. grey/ brown with black stripes. White when you purchase a full set of forward to serving you again then. - Rock Salt Restaurant - no cover, face/ bib. 537-2334, Louise. ISLAND EXPLORER Lease Returns frames and lenses. Lancer Bldg. Cathy and Sam. no hat! ATTN: LANDLORDS AND TEN- Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 537-2648. SUPERBOWL SUNDAY is ladies TREAT YOUR true love or best ANTS Yamaha OPENING SOON!...Salt Spring night out at Rock Salt Restaurant, friend to a luxurious candlelit 3 THE SSI Landbank wants to hear Outboards Inn Restaurant & lounge. Across Sunday, Febuary.4th. We will be course dinner for two on Valentine’s about your experiences relating HELP! 8,40,50, from the Visitor’s Center. www. salt- featuring a variety of small plate Day at Rock Salt Restaurant for to housing. Please call, 653-4060. WE HAVE SEVERAL QUALIFIED TENANTS 90,150 H.P. springinn.com specials & pitchers of sangria from $69.95 - see our Driftwood ad for Confi dentiality assured. Four Strokes. RIDING LESSONS. Your horse or 3p.m. - 9p.m. New kids menus! Men details. Reservations recommend- WORKING VACATION in mid-coast are welcome but warning no T.V. BUT HAVE RENTED ALL OUR HOMES. ours, English or Western, certifi ed ed, 653-4833. BC wilderness, 10 K from Bella Factory warranty here! Reservations, 653-4833. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF RENTING ‘til spring ‘08 coaches. Blennerhassett Eques- FRAMING MATERIALS, 150 2.6 X Coola, build trails & campsights, 40 trian Centre, ph. 250-537-2089. HERITAGE PLACE Seniors Resi- 8 ft. hemlock boards. fi fty 4 X 8 ft acres, river access, 250-982-2499, YOUR HOME PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! Save $$$ dence would be grateful for volun- X 5/8 inch tongue and groove ply- [email protected]. ADULT POOL Memberships at teers who would like to share their Summerside. Limited memberships wood. Total value $1900, sell for FOUND: BACKPACK, red Oakley, talents, knowledge and experiences $1500. 653-9820. near All Saint Church. Call 537-4988. 537-4722 available for $100./month. includes with the residents. We welcome sto- daily access to our indoor pool and ry tellers; travelogues; bird watchers; ENVIRONMENTAL YOGA HERITAGE PLACE has a few, prac- tically new, black bar fridges for sale 1-800-800-9492 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria exercise area. For more information musicians; historians; any interest- COMMUNITY 250-382-8291 call Theresa @ 537-1867. ing topic. Are you a singer, pianist, planned on Salt Spring. Purpose: $150 obo. 537-8340. www.sgpower.com Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded WANTED: STEREOS, radios, music group or small choir wanting To live healthy, happy and fullfi lling MAPLE HUTCH, 60’s country style, amps, speakers, etc.Old or new, to practice with an audience? Yoga lives. Investors and participants call $200 obo. Wanted: old quilts, faded, management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. 835 MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER, SALES 653-4458. instruction? Children's groups very Clifton. 604-738-0868. ripped, worn. 537-5508. welcome. Call offi ce at 537-8340. SLIDE SHOW and travel writing 200 SQ. FT. STORE Space for rent, 2003 SUZUKI BERGMAN 650 FREE DINNER at the Rock Salt seminar. Feb.5th at 7p.m. United was Thai store. 187 sq. ft. clinic for scooter. 23,000 kms, navy, $6700. Restaurant & Cafe on the day of WANTED TO buy: fi rewood logs. Church upstairs, $15 or $12 pre- rent. Clinic would make excellent ferry 537-1408. your birthday when you eat with 2 Konig & Son Firewood. Phone 537- other adults. 9531. registration. 537-4713. worker room. Call Ingvar 537-1210. 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA 600. Very low kilometres, great shape, no ac- cidents, one owner. Upgraded Hin- dle exhaust, Sub-Zero windscreen, comes with 2 helmets (size large CANADIAN CROSSWORD: and med). First $4,000 obo takes Mid Island 93049 Lower studio apt it. Call Brett, 538-5543. Places Possessed Furn 1 bdrm Bldg share with fam 4 1978 YAMAHA XS500. Good shape, community Clse to twn Ocean view runs great. Asking $700. 537-2796. 6 Leave out Ocean view 4 appl NS NP Now to end June 750 + util 7 Mil. address 1 bthrm 4 appl 8 Affectionate NS NP North End 90797 9 Forebodings 1500 + util 3 bdrm 2 bthrm 11 With Head, Orn fi replace Ontario com- Mid Island 92056 Elec heat Studio/Cottage for an 3 appl NS NP ISLAND’S LARGEST AND munity Artist/offi ce BEST SELECTION 12 Greek portico 1550 + util Yamaha • Honda • Vespa Shared property Piaggo • Derbi 14 Assembly of 500 + shrd util Mid Island 82708 GREAT WINTER SPECIALS badgers 4 bdrm 5 appl 17 Reverence South End 92056 Elect/wood heat 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria 20 Illusionists 1.5 bdrm 1 bath Walk to beach NS NP 250-382-8291 Cottage near main bldg1600 + util www.sgpower.com 22 Drilled 4 appl NS NP 855 TRUCKS/4X4S 24 Attempt 925 + shrd util South End 89908 1973 CHEVY BLAZER, well main- 26 Clamour Upper 2 bdrm suite tained, all records $2500 obo. eve- 28 With Arm, Mid Island 86329 Elect heat only nings 653-2019. New 2 bdrm home Upstairs/downstairs UNRESERVED TRUCK & EQUIP- Newfoundland 2 bthrm 4 appl 4 appl NS NP MENT AUCTION, March 6/07, community Calgary, Alberta. To consign to this NS NP 900 + util auction or for further information 30 Selves 1500 + util call Canadian Public Auction, 403- 31 Grammatical South End 88611 269-6600, or visit: www.canadian- sequence Mid Island 91863 Rustic ocean front publicauction.com. New 2 bdrm home Secluded cottage APPROVED AUTO FINANCING 32 With Bay, www.credit-queen.ca. All makes, Ontario com- close to town Now to 30 July 07 cars, trucks, vans & SUVs. Turned 1 bthrm 2 bdrm 1 bthrm down by bank? Needing a ve- munity 4 appl heat pump NS NP hicle today? 200 vehicles online to 33 South, to Ste- choose from. Same day approval. NS NP 1000 + util ACROSS 19 Loved or lucky 45 Stray phane 1300 + util Apply online or call Joanne at 1- 866-602-3743 DL 5231. 1 Make the mar- follower 46 More nimble 35 With pond, New- AAA - ALWAYS APPROVED. We Suite in Home 91594 are Canada’s biggest in house quee? 21 Duo 48 Mutineers foundland com- 1 bdrm 1 bthrm + w/d fi nancing company with over 450 5 One who is 22 Inclination 50 Hotel chain munity 4 appl See these Homes premium used vehicles to choose from. Rates at 4.9% - 0 down. No blamed 23 Possession 51 Gives birth 36 Peers NS NP at long term obligation. We fi nance 9 Pound part 25 Approve 52 Mares and sows 37 Video recorders, 750 + % util everyone! Call fi rst - get approved - Mid island 90959 www.royalproperty.ca drive away. 1-866-987-0915 (24/7). 10 Thrust forward 27 Stray 53 Pops up, in a way for short AUTOCREDIT 911 - Good credit, 12 With Falls, 29 Yes ____! DOWN 40 With ville, Brit- bad credit, no credit. Huge inven- tory - cars, trucks, SUV’s. Let us Ontario com- 30 Living organisms 1 Apartments ish Columbia 537-5577 help you get the vehicle you want. munity 34 Israeli desert 2 Nobel invention, community Barrie, 1-888-635-9911. DL #5952, O’Connor Group. 13 Having mechani- 38 Gazelles for short 43 Apportion 540 WANTED/RENTALS 690 WEBSITES AAA APPROVED. No credit? Bad cal body parts 39 Beggar 3 _____-Breaky 44 Welsh root LONG-TIME island resident, look- ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION credit? Good credit? You work, 15 Vietnamese 41 Mild expletive Heart 47 Yes, slangily ing for a new home 1 - 2 bedroom, for the Gulf Islands is a mouse-click you drive. Rates from 0% 0 down cabin or suite, long-term. I’m em- away. www.gulfi slands.net. programs. Largest dealer group in holiday 42 Pride of Parry 4 A kind of button 49 With Hudson, ployed full time and have excellent Western Canada. Huge selection: 16 Leaven Sound 5 With Landing, Saskatchewan cars, trucks, SUV’s, vans. Free de- references, Alan 653-9440. 18 Ms Deer 43 Athlete's pursuit British Columbia community DESIRABLE TENANTS with impec- Transportation livery BC and Alberta. Apply now: cable references looking for landlord www.carvilleautocredit.com or call 1-888-508-4628. with same. 537-9612. 805 AUTOMOTIVE, REPAIRS NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success '5,& )3,!.$3 Accommodation rate. Delivery in BC. www.drive- CLASSIFIED BOOKING ORDER FORM AIR MILES homenow.com or 888-501-1148. $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% now here! AAA - ALWAYS APPROVED. We 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION are Canada’s biggest in house Name: ______TIMESHARE RESALES -- 60-80% fi nancing company with over 450 off retail! Best resorts & seasons! premium used vehicles to choose You can place COMPLETE from. Rates at 4.9% - 0 down. No Address: ______Call for free Timeshare Magazine! an ad in person, by Open 7 days a week! 1-800-597- AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS long term obligation. We fi nance 9347. Browse online for over 400 everyone! Call fi rst - get approved - ______phone, fax, post Unleaded Fuels • Diesel drive away. 1-866-987-0915 (24/7). or email! worldwide properties—www.holi- Tires • Batteries • Accessories Phone: ______Fax: ______Postal Code: ______daygroup.com/bcn. 856 BUSES, VANS TIMESHARE RESALES - sell-buy- 537-4554 or 537-9300 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. 7 rent. World’s largest timeshare re- Classifi cation: ______passenger minivan, 6 cyl, 112,000 sale broker. Stroman Realty - since Monday-Saturday 8 am - 7 pm 20 WORDS OR kms, new transmission and battery. 1979. Worldwide selection of resort Sunday 9 am - 6 pm Great condition, $4300. 653-2046. LESS: properties. Call today toll-free 1- Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. 800-201-0864. OVER 200 NEW & used mo- $10.50 + gst/issue torhomes, diesel pushers, 5th wheels, trailers, vans, campers. ($11.13) Total RV Centre. Special RV fi nanc- Additional words ing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy 8 WEEK 97, Winfi eld, BC. 1-800-668-1447. 45¢ each. Frequency www.voyagerRV.ca. discounts available. CLASSIFIED 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY $ 95 GOTTA SELL your car, truck, boat, DEADLINE IS AUTO 8 weeks RV, trailer or motorcycle? Advertise it in the Driftwood for 8 weeks at only MONDAY 4 PM $37.95. (private party ads, 20 words, PACKAGE 1 vehicle per special, must be pre- AND WEDNES- 37 paid.) Call 537-9933 for details. Sell your car, boat, truck, trailer or PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Clas- DAY 4 PM sify ads are accepted until 10:00 motorcycle in the Driftwood classifi eds! am Tuesday at the rate of $12.75 for • 20 words • Pre-paid, 20 words or less and 50 cents for each additional word. The Driftwood Paid by: • 1 Vehicle per ad non-refundable is not responsible for errors or omis- ❒ sions as these ads may not be proof VISA • Private Party • Maximum 8 weeks read because of time constraint. ❒ MASTERCARD [ i SAM ANDERSON Appliance Re- 328 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3 '5,& )3,!.$3 pair. Hot water tank and appliance ❒ CHEQUE # installation. Authorized warranty Ph. 250.537.9933 Fax 250.537.2613 Email: classifi ed@gulfi slands.net $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% 537-9933 technician for all makes. 537-5268. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 ▲ 37 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 8’ INFLATABLE BOAT, Haplyon, GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% re- ADIOS AMIGOS! Family Jewels is CLASSICAL GUITAR by Alan Mic- FOUND CAT. Short-haired, dark wood fl oor, $350. Call 537-2887. fund on the cost of your eye test closed until Tuesday, Feb. 6. We look eli - Valentine’s Eve 6p.m. - 9p.m. grey/ brown with black stripes. White when you purchase a full set of forward to serving you again then. - Rock Salt Restaurant - no cover, face/ bib. 537-2334, Louise. ISLAND EXPLORER Lease Returns frames and lenses. Lancer Bldg. Cathy and Sam. no hat! ATTN: LANDLORDS AND TEN- Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 537-2648. SUPERBOWL SUNDAY is ladies TREAT YOUR true love or best ANTS Yamaha OPENING SOON!...Salt Spring night out at Rock Salt Restaurant, friend to a luxurious candlelit 3 THE SSI Landbank wants to hear Outboards Inn Restaurant & lounge. Across Sunday, Febuary.4th. We will be course dinner for two on Valentine’s about your experiences relating HELP! 8,40,50, from the Visitor’s Center. www. salt- featuring a variety of small plate Day at Rock Salt Restaurant for to housing. Please call, 653-4060. WE HAVE SEVERAL QUALIFIED TENANTS 90,150 H.P. springinn.com specials & pitchers of sangria from $69.95 - see our Driftwood ad for Confi dentiality assured. Four Strokes. RIDING LESSONS. Your horse or 3p.m. - 9p.m. New kids menus! Men details. Reservations recommend- WORKING VACATION in mid-coast are welcome but warning no T.V. BUT HAVE RENTED ALL OUR HOMES. ours, English or Western, certifi ed ed, 653-4833. BC wilderness, 10 K from Bella Factory warranty here! Reservations, 653-4833. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF RENTING ‘til spring ‘08 coaches. Blennerhassett Eques- FRAMING MATERIALS, 150 2.6 X Coola, build trails & campsights, 40 trian Centre, ph. 250-537-2089. HERITAGE PLACE Seniors Resi- 8 ft. hemlock boards. fi fty 4 X 8 ft acres, river access, 250-982-2499, YOUR HOME PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! Save $$$ dence would be grateful for volun- X 5/8 inch tongue and groove ply- [email protected]. ADULT POOL Memberships at teers who would like to share their Summerside. Limited memberships wood. Total value $1900, sell for FOUND: BACKPACK, red Oakley, talents, knowledge and experiences $1500. 653-9820. near All Saint Church. Call 537-4988. 537-4722 available for $100./month. includes with the residents. We welcome sto- daily access to our indoor pool and ry tellers; travelogues; bird watchers; ENVIRONMENTAL YOGA HERITAGE PLACE has a few, prac- tically new, black bar fridges for sale 1-800-800-9492 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria exercise area. For more information musicians; historians; any interest- COMMUNITY 250-382-8291 call Theresa @ 537-1867. ing topic. Are you a singer, pianist, planned on Salt Spring. Purpose: $150 obo. 537-8340. www.sgpower.com Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded WANTED: STEREOS, radios, music group or small choir wanting To live healthy, happy and fullfi lling MAPLE HUTCH, 60’s country style, amps, speakers, etc.Old or new, to practice with an audience? Yoga lives. Investors and participants call $200 obo. Wanted: old quilts, faded, management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. 835 MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER, SALES 653-4458. instruction? Children's groups very Clifton. 604-738-0868. ripped, worn. 537-5508. welcome. Call offi ce at 537-8340. SLIDE SHOW and travel writing 200 SQ. FT. STORE Space for rent, 2003 SUZUKI BERGMAN 650 FREE DINNER at the Rock Salt seminar. Feb.5th at 7p.m. United was Thai store. 187 sq. ft. clinic for scooter. 23,000 kms, navy, $6700. Restaurant & Cafe on the day of WANTED TO buy: fi rewood logs. Church upstairs, $15 or $12 pre- rent. Clinic would make excellent ferry 537-1408. your birthday when you eat with 2 Konig & Son Firewood. Phone 537- other adults. 9531. registration. 537-4713. worker room. Call Ingvar 537-1210. 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA 600. Very low kilometres, great shape, no ac- cidents, one owner. Upgraded Hin- dle exhaust, Sub-Zero windscreen, comes with 2 helmets (size large CANADIAN CROSSWORD: and med). First $4,000 obo takes Mid Island 93049 Lower studio apt it. Call Brett, 538-5543. Places Possessed Furn 1 bdrm Bldg share with fam 4 1978 YAMAHA XS500. Good shape, community Clse to twn Ocean view runs great. Asking $700. 537-2796. 6 Leave out Ocean view 4 appl NS NP Now to end June 750 + util 7 Mil. address 1 bthrm 4 appl 8 Affectionate NS NP North End 90797 9 Forebodings 1500 + util 3 bdrm 2 bthrm 11 With Head, Orn fi replace Ontario com- Mid Island 92056 Elec heat Studio/Cottage for an 3 appl NS NP ISLAND’S LARGEST AND munity Artist/offi ce BEST SELECTION 12 Greek portico 1550 + util Yamaha • Honda • Vespa Shared property Piaggo • Derbi 14 Assembly of 500 + shrd util Mid Island 82708 GREAT WINTER SPECIALS badgers 4 bdrm 5 appl 17 Reverence South End 92056 Elect/wood heat 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria 20 Illusionists 1.5 bdrm 1 bath Walk to beach NS NP 250-382-8291 Cottage near main bldg1600 + util www.sgpower.com 22 Drilled 4 appl NS NP 855 TRUCKS/4X4S 24 Attempt 925 + shrd util South End 89908 1973 CHEVY BLAZER, well main- 26 Clamour Upper 2 bdrm suite tained, all records $2500 obo. eve- 28 With Arm, Mid Island 86329 Elect heat only nings 653-2019. New 2 bdrm home Upstairs/downstairs UNRESERVED TRUCK & EQUIP- Newfoundland 2 bthrm 4 appl 4 appl NS NP MENT AUCTION, March 6/07, community Calgary, Alberta. To consign to this NS NP 900 + util auction or for further information 30 Selves 1500 + util call Canadian Public Auction, 403- 31 Grammatical South End 88611 269-6600, or visit: www.canadian- sequence Mid Island 91863 Rustic ocean front publicauction.com. New 2 bdrm home Secluded cottage APPROVED AUTO FINANCING 32 With Bay, www.credit-queen.ca. All makes, Ontario com- close to town Now to 30 July 07 cars, trucks, vans & SUVs. Turned 1 bthrm 2 bdrm 1 bthrm down by bank? Needing a ve- munity 4 appl heat pump NS NP hicle today? 200 vehicles online to 33 South, to Ste- choose from. Same day approval. NS NP 1000 + util ACROSS 19 Loved or lucky 45 Stray phane 1300 + util Apply online or call Joanne at 1- 866-602-3743 DL 5231. 1 Make the mar- follower 46 More nimble 35 With pond, New- AAA - ALWAYS APPROVED. We Suite in Home 91594 are Canada’s biggest in house quee? 21 Duo 48 Mutineers foundland com- 1 bdrm 1 bthrm + w/d fi nancing company with over 450 5 One who is 22 Inclination 50 Hotel chain munity 4 appl See these Homes premium used vehicles to choose from. Rates at 4.9% - 0 down. No blamed 23 Possession 51 Gives birth 36 Peers NS NP at long term obligation. We fi nance 9 Pound part 25 Approve 52 Mares and sows 37 Video recorders, 750 + % util everyone! Call fi rst - get approved - Mid island 90959 www.royalproperty.ca drive away. 1-866-987-0915 (24/7). 10 Thrust forward 27 Stray 53 Pops up, in a way for short AUTOCREDIT 911 - Good credit, 12 With Falls, 29 Yes ____! DOWN 40 With ville, Brit- bad credit, no credit. Huge inven- tory - cars, trucks, SUV’s. Let us Ontario com- 30 Living organisms 1 Apartments ish Columbia 537-5577 help you get the vehicle you want. munity 34 Israeli desert 2 Nobel invention, community Barrie, 1-888-635-9911. DL #5952, O’Connor Group. 13 Having mechani- 38 Gazelles for short 43 Apportion 540 WANTED/RENTALS 690 WEBSITES AAA APPROVED. No credit? Bad cal body parts 39 Beggar 3 _____-Breaky 44 Welsh root LONG-TIME island resident, look- ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION credit? Good credit? You work, 15 Vietnamese 41 Mild expletive Heart 47 Yes, slangily ing for a new home 1 - 2 bedroom, for the Gulf Islands is a mouse-click you drive. Rates from 0% 0 down cabin or suite, long-term. I’m em- away. www.gulfi slands.net. programs. Largest dealer group in holiday 42 Pride of Parry 4 A kind of button 49 With Hudson, ployed full time and have excellent Western Canada. Huge selection: 16 Leaven Sound 5 With Landing, Saskatchewan cars, trucks, SUV’s, vans. Free de- references, Alan 653-9440. 18 Ms Deer 43 Athlete's pursuit British Columbia community DESIRABLE TENANTS with impec- Transportation livery BC and Alberta. Apply now: cable references looking for landlord www.carvilleautocredit.com or call 1-888-508-4628. with same. 537-9612. 805 AUTOMOTIVE, REPAIRS NEED A CAR or truck? Good credit, bad credit. Want a Visa? #1 success '5,& )3,!.$3 Accommodation rate. Delivery in BC. www.drive- CLASSIFIED BOOKING ORDER FORM AIR MILES homenow.com or 888-501-1148. $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% now here! AAA - ALWAYS APPROVED. We 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION are Canada’s biggest in house Name: ______TIMESHARE RESALES -- 60-80% fi nancing company with over 450 You can place premium used vehicles to choose off retail! Best resorts & seasons! an ad in person, by Call for free Timeshare Magazine! COMPLETE from. Rates at 4.9% - 0 down. No Address: ______Open 7 days a week! 1-800-597- AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS long term obligation. We fi nance phone, fax, post 9347. Browse online for over 400 everyone! Call fi rst - get approved - ______or email! Unleaded Fuels • Diesel drive away. 1-866-987-0915 (24/7). worldwide properties—www.holi- Tires • Batteries • Accessories Phone: ______Fax: ______Postal Code: ______daygroup.com/bcn. 856 BUSES, VANS TIMESHARE RESALES - sell-buy- 537-4554 or 537-9300 20 WORDS OR 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. 7 rent. World’s largest timeshare re- Classifi cation: ______passenger minivan, 6 cyl, 112,000 LESS: sale broker. Stroman Realty - since Monday-Saturday 8 am - 7 pm kms, new transmission and battery. 1979. Worldwide selection of resort Sunday 9 am - 6 pm $10.50 + gst/issue Great condition, $4300. 653-2046. properties. Call today toll-free 1- Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. ($11.13) 800-201-0864. OVER 200 NEW & used mo- torhomes, diesel pushers, 5th Additional words wheels, trailers, vans, campers. Total RV Centre. Special RV fi nanc- 45¢ each. Frequency ing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy discounts available. 8 WEEK 97, Winfi eld, BC. 1-800-668-1447. www.voyagerRV.ca. CLASSIFIED 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY DEADLINE IS $ 95 GOTTA SELL your car, truck, boat, MONDAY 4 PM AUTO 8 weeks RV, trailer or motorcycle? Advertise it in the Driftwood for 8 weeks at only AND $37.95. (private party ads, 20 words, PACKAGE 1 vehicle per special, must be pre- WEDNESDAY 37 paid.) Call 537-9933 for details. Sell your car, boat, truck, trailer or PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Clas- 4 PM sify ads are accepted until 10:00 motorcycle in the Driftwood classifi eds! am Tuesday at the rate of $12.75 for • 20 words • Pre-paid, 20 words or less and 50 cents for each additional word. The Driftwood Paid by: • 1 Vehicle per ad non-refundable is not responsible for errors or omis- ❒ sions as these ads may not be proof VISA • Private Party • Maximum 8 weeks read because of time constraint. ❒ MASTERCARD [ i SAM ANDERSON Appliance Re- 328 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3 '5,& )3,!.$3 pair. Hot water tank and appliance ❒ CHEQUE # installation. Authorized warranty Ph. 250.537.9933 Fax 250.537.2613 Email: classifi ed@gulfi slands.net $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% 537-9933 technician for all makes. 537-5268. 38 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD This Week’s Horoscope by Michael O’Connor Youths back in soccer gear Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) • After almost two months great chances. game remained tied. Recent events of late have probably been Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) instrumental in causing you to break A playful, creative and romantic wave of no games and little prac- Despite the opposition’s Danielle Severn was through to a new level of awareness, inde- of inspiration is flowing in on your tice due to weather condi- SOCCER discipline and experience, first up for the shoot-outs pendence and know how. The energies shores this week. Returns of one kind tions, the U13 Warthogs lost the local squad held them to and hammered it right into supporting this are still active so tune-in. or another are coming your way; their At best you are awakening to aspects quality is dependent upon your attitudes 2-3 against Cowichan. KICKS 1-nil at the half. the back of the net. Rae of yourself that were previously uncon- and actions over the past few years in Just fi ve minutes into the ful passing game they had In the second half, the Smith had an excellent shot, scious. You may be realizing just how general. There are strong indications that game the local squad was boys found their stride and but Peninsula’s goalkeeper much you need the people in your life, your power potential will grow all year developed before Christmas. your family and friends. Building a greater and be especially strong starting in 2008. down one point. Then, with Salt Spring equalized were feeling more confi dent saved it. Alexa Matheson’s sense of personal power and responsibil- The key to your success now is to give only eight minutes left in the through a wonderful Kim- in this new fast transition shot went right into the back ity somehow is a major theme for us all fully and unconditionally to your goals. fi rst half, Ronan Gunn took style of play. With the “You corner of the net, but the these days, yet perhaps especially for “Whatever it takes and as long as it takes” berley Rothwell shot, taken those with their Sun or Rising Sign in is the right attitude. So, avoid questions a “no problem” penalty shot from a tight angle, wide on Can’t Get by Me Duo” of keeper saved Holmes’ shot. Aries. This is preparatory ground for a like the following: When will it happen and to tie it up. Unfortunately, the left. Erik Rothwell and Arlo By- Delaney Johnson took the whole new level of power and responsibil- how? Take a playful approach with a light the ball immediately headed rn Thorn as the centre last shot, hammering it past ity that is emerging for you this year and heart fi nely balanced with ambition and a Bays turned on the pres- which will become much more apparent willingness to ‘renovate’ for success. down the fi eld where another sure, justifying their reputa- defence holding down the the keeper for a score of 3-1 next year. Cowichan goal made it 2-1. tion as the strongest team in key areas in front of keeper for Salt Spring. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) In the second half the Charlie Holmes, “Fast Feet” Island keeper Cassie Bas- Taurus (Apr 21 – May 20) A stirring of the deeper aspects of your the division. You are getting some additional attention core nature continues. You may be won- Warthogs played a tighter But Salt Spring stuck to Liam Budd and “Ping Ball” com did an excellent job these days and some maverick qualities dering who you really are at this stage of game, and newcomer Jack the task, with the defence Noah Van Hullebush com- throughout the whole game, are available for others to see. Some of your journey and what is possible. These Wiltshire did a fine job of bined for one of the prettiest saving four out of the five your actions now may be ahead of their and other such questions could prove working overtime to cope time or unique and unusual somehow. very advantageous now as you begin keeping up with the pack. with the waves of attack. goals this year. With a fi nal penalty shots. The key question is how can you make to set your sights on new heights. It is Tai Dunkley-Whelan Zoe Savage played a great score of 2-1 for Prospect • The fog lifted in time for best use of this trend? If you need any your destiny now to realize new levels of scored the second goal with Lake, the game proved the a long, weather-delayed U- help, favours or loans this stands to be a power and authority. However, you must game at left back, and never time of positive response. In addition to be willing to work for it and this includes an assist from Gunn. A pen- gave up. The goals rained boys can be a force in this 17 girls soccer game against clarity of purpose, determination will be a constructively critical attitude towards alty shot midway through in all the same, some skill- league. Peninsula Sunday at Port- necessary for success. This means your self-improvement. Avoid reactive self- lock Park. willingness to focus, work hard and follow defence patterns and be willing to shed the second half resulted in fully executed, some down • Salt Spring’s U15 girls through. At deeper levels, dedication to old skins. Acknowledge your creative the fi nal score. to cruel luck, as Salt Spring squad took their fi rst win in Strong defence by Sam visions and causes larger than yourself is potential and answer the cosmic call to There were two additional went down 5-1. Coastal C Cup play Saturday, Bowen, several good runs by what will really fi re your engines. assume more power and responsibility Natalya Alonso and Rosa- as well as your right and worthiness for attempts at a goal, one shot There will definitely be winning a nail-biter game in Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) promotions. by Tim Camps and the other better days as the girls, once a shoot-out. lie Baldwinson, plus some You are on a big journey and mission by Sam Lewis, but the team again, showed their poten- The local girls got onto tremendous saves by keeper because your vision is large. There are Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Olivia Morgan found the cosmic indicators that your reception will Increasing your knowledge, expanding couldn’t squeeze out another tial. the scoreboard in the fi rst 20 be large as well, matching your aspira- your network, meeting new people and marker. • Salt Spring’s U14 boys minutes of the match when fi rst half tied 0-0. tions. Humanitarian dreams or at least making new friends is keeping you busy Great work by Byron Mus- brought their game face Kayley Rae Smith made Jess Harkema and Helena the kind that include large numbers of now. There is a lot moving and shaking in Bryn McLeod played well people is central. This trend will continue your world. Hopefully, all the commotion sell in goal. on Saturday to take on the an excellent cross on a cor- throughout the year so be sure to maintain is awakening you to new visions, ideals, • There was an orange orb number-one ranked Pros- ner kick, and a Peninsula in the second half with the a higher level of nutritional intake than you realizations and goals. You may feel the in the sky and green grass pect Lake at the high school player tipped into her own team getting some better might normally so that you can stay the need to learn on your own terms now. ball movement. But it wasn’t course. Others may approach you with big That is probably fi ne as long as you feel under foot as the Salt Spring fi eld. net. offers but make sure that your ambitions that you are making new connections and U12 girls emerged blinking With their new fast step- Kloe Holmes nailed the enough and Peninsula took are altruistic and true rather than merely associations between ideas, concepts, and pale into the post-winter out defence, they aggressive- second goal, which was the match 3-0. for personal gain otherwise they could facts and people. With you ambitions backfi re in a big way. Further on this note, mounting you are feeling the call to new world to take on Bays United ly took the game to the oppo- played up the fi eld by Madi • Salt Spring’s U17 Boys think twice at least about taking any big levels of ambition and power. These Saturday. sition with their high line of Fetherston and went through faced off against Prospect fi nancial risks at this time. You fame will should include health generally, service The girls started timidly defence catching Prospect a mess of players. Lake in their fi rst match in mount through to mid spring anyway to and/or at least to make certain key adjust- fulfi ll your big dream visions. ments and improvements. Do it for the as if it was the start of a new Lake offside and denying With Salt Spring up 2-0 at two months on Sunday, and love of your family and friends. season, and quite soon found them their scoring opportu- the half, Peninsula put on the settled for a loss. Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) themselves down 1-0. Sud- nities. Salt Spring’s patience pressure, getting two goals The Prospect team played a Merging with others of like mind is now in Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) focus. Whether on personal relationship Building upon a more powerful foundation denly galvanized, the girls paid off by stretching the by the end of the game to tie physically tough and aggres- fronts or professional, now is the time to and approach continues. This includes a enjoyed their best period of fi eld and allowing the mid- it up. After two exciting 10- sive game — which some share, pool resources, invest with others process of prioritization as well as one of the match, showing the skill- fi eld to send long balls in for said appeared more closely and so on. This may be a time of elimina- innovation. What is most important and minute overtime halves the tion as well. Clearing the old to make way how to tackle certain angles in fresh new related to rugby than soccer for the new is the basic message and ways are questions on your mind. You — often pushing the bound- could include anything from old posses- are keen to take some pioneering initia- AND THE WINNERS ARE... aries of safe and fair play. sions to limiting attitudes etcetera. Spiri- tives and this will include being coached tual awakenings, epiphanies and other and/or being the coach. Whatever else is In the fi rst half, the Salt realizations are also likely experiences happening, it is important that you activate Spring players were a little available to you now so tune-in. If this is your deepest reservoir of faith so that you perplexed and not keen to not the case, expose yourself to wisdom do not fall into doubt. Taking direct action Congratulations to knowledge or deep insights that can acti- is also necessary and again this means retaliate, and some were vate them. Affi rm the following: “The past knowing what to do fi rst. Take an inventive Steve Lynch injured as a result. does not equal the future and the point of approach backed by a healthy dose of Despite this, the team suc- power is in the moment!” determination. & ceeded in fi nding its rhythm Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) and played a very controlled Meeting new people and making new Taking an experiential and experimen- game in a new formation friends is in the spotlight. This may have tal approach to your life is the cal now. Daniel Millerd of 3-5-2, enabling a strong practical implications as well as social. Breaking through inner fears is the hidden Your ambitions are growing and you know half of breaking through outer obstacles. midfi eld to control the play that in order to succeed you must be It is important that your focus is clear Grand prize winners of the Driftwood and TGIF’s and create opportunities willing to fl ow with change. New creative and your commitment is strong. It will offensively. visions are stimulating your imagination take some time yet you will notice these This also allowed for a and it is important that you act upon them increase over the course of the next six right away before any doubts arise, as months. For now, be willing to advance strong defence with mid- they often will when we hesitate. Be open with an open mind and heart so that past Who’s Who contest fi elders assisting in double to the ideas and advice of others now; at memories do not get in the way of current teaming and shutting down least gather them and take note and set interests. Make your imagination work for your intentions to act upon them over you. This means activating it to visualize the offensive attacks. the next couple of months especially but what you want and making sure not to let They each win $100 cash! The score settled at 0- throughout the year as well. If these are worry, fear, doubt and pessimism enter Their entries were randomly selected 2 with Salt Spring having not flowing spontaneously, simply ask you mind. Keeping these devils at bay is gained valuable practice in for assistance and guidance and you will the basis of self mastery. Break free from and they correctly matched featured receive it quickly. The magical formula is: the past to be fully here and now! warding off aggressive play- 1) Ask 2) Believe 3) Receive 4) Gratitude. merchant’s names with their faces. ers while continuing to play Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Taking care of business behind the scenes the game. Changes are fl owing through your life. At continues. This is important so that you The correct answers are: best these signify freedom from restric- can more confidently take certain key tive patterns from the past. Further, you risks to expand in your career and/or Quality may be experiencing the fulfillment of social life. 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