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$ 25 (incl. GST) CELEBRATION RAIN GOLF 1 Salt Spring rings in the Even wet, cold weather Wednesday, new year at several doesn’t put off avid January 3, 2007 venues. Photos, island golfers. 47TH YEAR ISSUE 1 PAGE A15 PAGE A28

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",/ *"/ Weather Daily doses of rain today (Wednesday) and right through the THEATRICAL EXIT: Salt Spring actor Scott Hylands could be performing Shakespeare as he runs from the ocean at Vesuvius Beach after weekend. Highs to 9 C taking the annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear plunge. More photos, page A7. Photo by Derrick Lundy today with lows to 3 C on Friday.

Inserts Polar plungers pull it off in annual swim • Thrifty Foods Thirty-fi ve swimmers dive the 34 other swimmers registered in for a return swim next year. ing rain minutes before the plunge. • Lifestyle Markets into the New Year the “umpteenth annual” Polar Bear For an event that looked as though Even volunteer judges came • Ganges Village Market Swim were feeling the same way. it wasn’t going to happen little more through at the last moment. • Home Hardware By SEAN MCINTYRE Judging by their facial expressions, than a week ago, organizers, vol- Norah Lloyd, a volunteer judge • Ganges Pharmasave it appeared they were screaming. For unteers and community sponsors from the Vesuvius area, discovered • Vitamin Shop Driftwood Staff some reason, the sound wasn’t reg- certainly came to the rescue. neighbours had volunteered her as a –––––––––––– istering. I was screaming and it was “It almost didn’t happen,” said Jen judge only minutes before the event. Who said the second time is always time to leave. Maclellan, one of the event’s last- Following her mother’s advice, easier? At least the hard part was over. minute saviours. Lloyd now leaves her swimming for Within seconds of hitting the water Now it was only a matter of getting “We’re just happy people came. the summer months, but still wants on Monday afternoon, Vesuvius Bay’s out to begin the task of fi nding that The weather is a little shocking.” to get a piece of the excitement gen- icy grip had already taken hold. dry towel I hid under an overturned She answered the call after reading erated by the event. It hadn’t seemed this bad 365 days boat among the small fl otilla parked about the swim’s possible cancel- “Just don’t stay in longer than you ago but, then again, a lot can change along the beach. lation in the Driftwood just before have to,” she said, heading off in in a year. Thankfully, once you leave the Christmas. search of the perfect costume. Apparently a whole lot can be for- water, the wet grey Salt Spring day “I didn’t want to see the death of Top honours went to Emma gotten too. feels downright tropical. I even another island tradition,” she said, By the looks of things, it appeared caught myself making arrangements accepting registrations in the pour- POLAR PLUNGE A3 North End Fitness 537-5217 Bowling alley site eyed for new Ganges fi re hall By SEAN MCINTYRE “As it’s turning out, that $581,500. The bowling alley listed as Russell Crouse, $310,000 paid out the ISCU Driftwood Staff particular area is becoming building and residence on Richard Parsons and Myles mortgage and part of a sec- Owners of the Kings Lane the public service centre for the property were assessed Wilson. ond mortgage held by previ- bowling alley property have the island,” Hinds said last at $342,000, with the land According to land regis- ous owners Paula Bedford accepted a $1.1-million pur- week. “It’s a natural fi t.” value at $239,500. try and court documents, the and her husband Rick Par- chase offer from the Salt According to an inde- “The owners are very company acquired the prop- sons, who sold the facil- Spring Island Fire Protection pendent appraisal by Island cooperative and look for- erty through a court-ordered ity to the Humes when they District (SSIFPD). Appraisal Services of Dun- ward to helping out the com- sale in August of 2002, after moved to the Cranbrook area According to SSIFPD can, the land’s market value munity,” Hinds said after last previous owners Ruth and in 1993. Members of Bed- chair Ted Hinds, the 3.5-acre is $1,450,000. week’s announcement. Tony Hume were foreclosed ford’s family have owned the property at 154 Kings Lane A B.C. Assessment valua- The Kings Lane property on by Island Savings Credit bowling alley since 1970, is the preferred location for tion from July 2005 gave the is registered to 651626 BC Union (ISCU). FIRE HALL PROPOSAL A2 Compliments a new Ganges fi re hall. property an assessed value of Ltd. Company directors are The purchase price of of the Season! Service and We check, align and replace headlights. repairs This is also a good time of year to check belts, tires, hoses and wipers! for all domestic & DON’T BE STUCK THIS WINTER! import cars & light trucks. GANGES AUTO MARINE 537-9221 #3 - 290 Park Drive Below Dagwoods, behind car wash Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm 537-9221

A2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ICBC CLAIMS - PERSONAL INJURY Public • 25 years successfully representing injured persons • NO FEE until you collect has fi nal •Free confi dential consultation PAUL B. JOYCE say on Barrister & Solicitor (250) 537-4413 (24 hours) fi re hall Eligible voters opposed to THE the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) decision to purchase a $1.1- million Kings Lane property Local Liquor Store for construction of a new fi re hall can make their voices heard by signing a counter- petition beginning January FIRE SITE?: The Kings Lane site of the Salt Spring bowling alley could become the 10. new location of the Ganges fi re hall. Photo by Derrick Lundy The purchase will proceed unless a minimum of 10 per cent of voters sign the petition available at the Ganges FIRE HALL PROPOSAL fi re hall until February 16. From Page A1 Petitioners are required to provide their name and when Flip and Ruth Bedford located close to several resi- offer on the Kings Lane address as part of the pro- bought the alley from How- dential properties and less property during an in-cam- cess. ard and Ellie Byron. than 100 metres from the era session held after their Chair Ted Hinds said he The fi re hall sale cannot new assisted living complex monthly meeting on the eve- did not believe making the be fi nalized until a manda- and Greenwoods eldercare ning of December 18. petition documents available tory counter-petition period centre on Blain Road. After presenting the infor- solely at the fi re hall would expires, likely in mid-Febru- According to Hinds, mation to the Driftwood the discourage residents from ary. It will go ahead unless 10 the bowling alley will be following morning, Hinds Friendly faces, fine wine expressing their concerns. per cent of registered voters removed. Arrangements asked the information not “It hasn’t stopped anybody sign a counter-petition form. have been made to preserve be made public until a and Cuban cigars!... yet,” he said. “Problems like If that number is reached, it the residence and its current response from the owners that have never presented will prompt a referendum if tenant, he added. was received. Yup...real Cubans! themselves in the past.” the district wants to proceed. Hinds said two other Fire trustees began search- According to the Minis- OPEN FROM 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY. (See related story at left.) potential properties — one ing for a fi re hall site after try of Community Services Information is available located across from the a 2005 insurance audit rec- website, “Local governments #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 537-9463 (WINE) at the Ganges fi re hall, and new pool on Rainbow Road ommended $1-million in may want to consider mak- public comments and con- and another beside a BC upgrades and renovations are ing elector response forms cerns can also be submitted Hydro sub-station on Atkins required to bring the Ganges available at locations such as to staff at the hall. Road — posed complica- fi re hall up to current safety libraries or recreation cen- Cost considerations led tions because they are in the standards. tres . . . .” It also suggests Just What local governments consider trustees to rule out holding a Agricultural Land Reserve Hinds said the sale of the holding public consultations referendum on the purchase, (ALR). old Ganges fi re hall will help You Need! in some cases. Hinds added. SSIFPD trustees unani- offset costs of the new fi re Should the required num- The proposed hall site is mously agreed to make an hall site. ber of petitioners be met, the SSIFPD will have to review its options and hold a refer- Car fl ames only fi re-related endum should trustees vote HONDA GENERATORS to pursue the purchase. Hinds did not know how • Electric or manual start many signatures are required emergency during holidays • Low noise & vibration to force a review, but said Salt Spring Fire Rescue youtube.com/watch?v=it- • Inverter series also available a concrete number will be personnel enjoyed a quiet __C0uJb8) determined from tax assess- period over the Christmas FIRE Icy conditions caused an Get One Today! ment records. holiday. accident on Walker Hook Provincial regulations REPORT governing the alternative Rainy conditions do not Road on December 29. HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT approval process require always spell relief as people Fulford-Ganges Road. The driver lost control and 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm elected officials to release tend to have more indoor The fi re started in the cab/ the vehicle slid off the road. the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 the number as part of the fires, but there were no dash area and there were no One individual required public notice. calls for chimney or house injuries as a result of the medical aid. Construction of a fi re hall fi res throughout the holiday blaze. All other recent calls Tide Tables building will require addi- week. (Christian Paul-Tatonetti involving the fi re department AT FULFORD HARBOUR Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet tional funding and a further A car fire took place on has put a video clip of the fi re were for medical emergen- sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. public approval process. January 1 at 12:29 a.m. on on YouTube at http://www. cies. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ A3 POLAR PLUNGE Bellavance Welding Ltd. From Page A1 Quality Boat Building & Thomas with an honourable Fabrication in Aluminium & Steel mention going to Stephen B since 1973 Severn, whose full-body cel- lophane cocoon didn’t pro- • Custom boats from 6 to 50 feet vide as much insulation as • Custom metal fabrication he’d hoped. • Marine ramps, walkways, “It didn’t help me stay railings warm at all,” Severn said. • Fuel tanks “I’m happy it stayed on for • Truck racks, boxes as long as it did.” • Driveway gates, skylights Marine Transport Service Judging by the enthusias- • Garden gates, arbours tic response, there was little Marine Salvage & Recovery Portable Welding & Fabrication doubt the polar bear loyalists 1229 Mt Maxwell Rd would miss an opportunity Salt Spring Island BC, V8K2H7 on Land or Sea SHOP: 250-537-4411 FAX: 250-537-4988 [email protected] to submerge themselves in CELL: 604-880-3896 water with a surface temper- www.bellavancewelding.com ature of barely 7 C (44 F). For eight-year-old Si Wood, hitting the water is nothing compared to step- A Great Two Bedroom Home ping out of a warm home and into the rain. According to Wood, once you leave the house, the rest is easy. “I didn’t really want to WINTER WEB: Wearing a Charlotte’s Web web, Olivia Hackett warms up after par- come out today, but once ticipating in the annual Polar Bear Swim at Vesuvius Beach on New Year’s Day. you get down here and have Photo by Derrick Lundy a cup of hot chocolate, you try and stay in as long as I beach from his Vesuvius Bay feel really good,” he said in 2008, regardless of the seconds after claiming the get numb and then I won’t Road home to see what all weather. feel anything.” the talk was about. “The worse the weather, prize for the event’s young- the better it is. This shows est participant. His sister, who managed to “I enjoy swimming down With some views to the sea, new deck and newly stay in for nearly one whole here in the summer and I the community spirit lives on painted. Separate double garage plus carport. Missing out on the young- even in this kind of weath- est swimmer honours by minute, offered some tips on always enjoy saying how Traditional Japanese hot tub. This is an excellent buy. going the distance. many months I’ve been in er,” he said, one of the few only a month was Liam brave souls remaining on the Hackett, but he was keen to “Just don’t even think the water,” he said. “This about it. Get your adrenaline gives me the opportunity to beach only 10 minutes after ASKING $325,000 participate with this year’s the plunge. “I have missed up and charge ahead,” said start the swimming year with Charlotte’s Web theme. the swim periodically, but PETER BARDON Hackett, along with older Olivia Hackett. “Screaming January.” enjoy the atmosphere and sister Olivia and his parents, helps, but don’t think about Veteran polar bear par- appreciate the effort people Creek House Realty it.” ticipant Nancy Wigen took 164 Fulford-Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T8 not only made it to the beach make to take part.” TOLL FREE: 1-888-608-5553 but did so in grand spider Alongside the veterans, home the award for being the Not only did McCarthy CELL: 1-250-537-7064 / OFFICE: 1-250-537-5553 style. polar bear newbies like Ross eldest female swimmer. take home the big prize, he

“It’s part of the fun,” Liam Alexander sought to start After years of participating left with a new challenge: said, already planning a 2007 off with something to in the event, Skip McCar- convincing his wife Pauline ➦ strategy to beat his three- remember. thy said receiving the eldest to join him in 2008. ➦ second submersion in next Alexander figured he male swimmer award is an Pauline was not available You Who..? year’s event. “Maybe I’ll just should wander down to the honour he hopes to repeat for comment. Assessed property values Winner for November: slow up on Salt Spring Julie Tyler Salt Spring property own- front equivalent hikes for $521,400) and 19.6 per cent Your name will be entered in a monthly draw ers receiving their assess- the past two years were 17.7 for non waterfront ($209,300 for a return trip for one to Vancouver. ment notices in the mail this per cent (2006) and 27.5 per to $250,400). COME TO THE SS AIR OFFICE TO ENTER week will notice a change cent (2005). B.C. Assessment sent terra firma Grace Pt. Square, 3102-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. from recent years. However, the levelling-out notices to some 16,000 BUILDERS LTD. www.sirewall.com Property value increases story was not the same on property owners in the Gulf 537-9355 Three times daily to Downtown have dropped from the dou- the other Gulf Islands. Islands. Vancouver & Vancouver Airport ble-digit sphere to below 10 Pender waterfront prop- Overall the Gulf Islands per cent, and were almost erty values rose 42 per assessment roll increased negligible for waterfront cent — from $452,700 to from $5.33 billion last year • Departing GANGES 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/2:00pm Daily properties. $643,000; and 22 per cent to $6.16 billion...... Meals you would make.. A Salt Spring north-end for non-waterfront. Anyone wanting more if you had the time! • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER non-waterfront property Galiano waterfront prop- information or to request a Check our website 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri pegged at $381,400 last erties jumped 24 per cent review of their assessment 3:15pm Daily year would be assessed in value (from $541,600 to can contact the capital area for our ...... at $415,500 on this year’s $672,000); while the non- assessment office toll free weekly menus or our • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT notice, a rise of 8.9 per waterfront equivalent was at 1-800-990-1159 or visit selection at Jana’s Bake Shop 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri cent. 26.8 per cent ($278,000 to www.bcassessment.ca. Christine Godlonton 3:45pm Daily A typical waterfront $352,600). “If a property owner is 537- 0867 SALTSPRINGAIR property in the same area Saturna increases were still concerned about their www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 rose only $900 from July 1, 18 per cent for waterfront assessment after speaking 2005 to July 1, 2006: From ($408,400 to $482,700) to one of our staff, they may $845,400 to $846,300, or .1 and 28 per cent for non submit a written request by per cent. waterfront ($176,000 to January 31 for an indepen- SALT SPRING Last year the north Salt $226,000). dent review by a Property Spring waterfront rise was On Mayne, a water- Assessment Review Panel,” MINI STORAGE 18.6 per cent, and 18.3 per front property increased by said area assessor Brian cent in 2005. The non-water- 17.2 per cent ($444,600 to Hawkins in a press release. 537-4722

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New Patients Always Welcome Fulford swimmers face the fear 537-1616 By DAWN HAGE beach well known to Fulford late for 2007 was a new brew, year, but the cold weather Bob Driftwood Staff residents, which requires a devised by Linda Taylor and shut it down a lot sooner.” Vesuvius Beach isn’t the trip down a muddy trail to her sister. The event has always had only place to bring in the access. “This year it was a Mexi- a dress-up theme, but in New Year with a splash on “The tide is quite high can hot chocolate, with cay- true south-end tradition, it Salt Spring. around noon,” said Row- enne and cinnamon,” said remains fairly loose. Tired of the long commute landson. Rowlandson. “It tasted good “Our theme is ‘Come as to Vesuvius beach on New “Once you are past the logs — and the hot spices worked who you think you want to Dina Jeanette Year’s Day, and yet loving it is only about 30-40 cm to much better than alcohol for be’,” said Rowlandson. “This the invigorating dash into the water. So that makes it warming you up.” year Linda Taylor had the the freezing waters, John nice — one large step and The brew was not with- best costume, with a huge Rowlandson and Margaret you are in.” out its dangers, however, wig of Rasta hair.” O’Hara decided to start a In past years Margaret as Rowlandson discovered There are no prizes at the south-end polar swim tradi- O’Hara has brewed a huge when a large raindrop hit the informal event, but the true Cara Pamela tion ﬁ ve years ago. vat of hot chocolate at their surface of his drink and pro- reward is the feeling that you “The ﬁ rst year it was pret- nearby house (her secret is pelled a portion of the hot get after actually taking the • General Family Dentistry ty small,” said Rowlandson. melting Toblerone bars into spicy mix into his eye. plunge. • Orthodontics “Basically just the five of the creamy beverage), wrap- Last year, great weather “It’s an amazing feeling,” • Check-ups and Cleaning us (himself, wife Margaret ping the pot in towels and inspired the beginning of a said Rowlandson. “The • Mercury Free White Fillings since 1986 and kids Emma and Sam and hauling it to the beach in her new tradition for the event day before you think, ‘oh • Safe Mercury Removal a friend), but it has grown wheelbarrow to warm the — a street dance. God, can’t the weather be • Crown and Bridge every year.” swimmers’ insides. “The Conradis opened up decent?’and then you do it • Cosmetic Dentistry This year 10 people She also assumes the role their van and played Bob and it’s really easy and feels • Teeth Whitening braved the cold and took of event photographer, which Marley and we had a dance incredible.” the plunge, with another 10 excuses her from dipping in the street for about half an “It’s a bit of a metaphor Member of the International Academy of cheering them on. The swim into the salty brine herself. hour,” said Rowlandson. for overcoming fear in the Biological Dentistry and Medicine takes place on a private shell However, the hot choco- “It happened again this upcoming year.”

Selling? Buying? Call me today for award-winning, professional service. Call for Layton’s resignation You will be listened to and treated well. Kerry That’s a promise! described as a ‘twisted joke’ Chalmers 537-1201 (pager) By SEAN MCINTYRE ing. “Let’s get Canada back riding of Glengarry-Prescott- Driftwood Staff on track as a peacemaker Russell is also quoted in the www.gulfislandsrealestate.com A local NDP supporter and peace-keeper. Let’s get piece. and past riding president Canada out of Afghanistan. Kampouris said he said a recent press release Let’s have a coherent, prin- remains “in the dark” about calling for Jack Layton’s res- cipled and bold left agenda the organization and how his ignation by a group called to be followed through upon comments were included on New Democrats for Change election.” the release. NOW is likely nothing more than Though Wttewaall was “I don’t know anything a prank. unavailable for comment, about this,” he said. “It “I think this has been Wright said local party mem- sounds like some kind of SERVING blown out of shape,” said bers were asked for their views twisted joke.” Irene Wright. “I’m unaware on the leader’s performance A federal NDP spokesper- of any such move.” as part of the party’s year-end son said the party is inves- SALTSPRING Issued on December 28, review in December. tigating the incident after the release includes com- “The messages sent by receiving enquiries from two SLAND ments from party members many of us were not a criti- other community newspa- I and candidates calling for cism of Jack, just a response pers. NDP leader Layton’s imme- to questions from him about The release came two days “Your Driver diate resignation based on the what we expect from our after the party announced party’s “recent position on party,” she said. “Her com- former Saanich-Gulf Islands Ken Bulcock” Afghanistan, its cooperation ments have been intercepted, candidate Jennifer Burgis with the Conservatives and its I would guess.” will not represent her party Prompt, courteous service since 1990 failure to pursue policies.” An internet search for in the riding in the next Included in the release more information on New federal election. Burgis has are comments from Eileen Democrats for Change yield- been nominated to run in Wttewaall, a member of the ed no results. Nobody from Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, a TOLL FREE Salt Spring NDP club. the organization replied to riding held by Liberal candi- 1•877•715•1019 “I’d much prefer to see the an e-mail requesting more date Keith Martin. NDP focussed on its agenda information on the group. The Saanich-Gulf Islands or (250) 715•1019 for the beneﬁ t of all Cana- Dimitri Kampouris, an candidate has not yet been dians,” she is quoted as say- NDP member in the Ontario chosen.

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DRESSED FOR NEW YEAR’S: Jackie Woodley and “Trina” don masks and feathers for the 12th Night Nordic Yule event at Beaver Point Hall on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Derrick Lundy Honda hi-jacked from pub parking lot Islanders are reminded to of Tuesday afternoon. to suggest Salt Spring resi- lock their car doors follow- Anyone with information dents “start off the new year ing theft of a vehicle from RCMP about the still-under-inves- with a good habit. the Fulford Inn parking lot tigation theft is asked to call “Lock your doors — no on New Year’s Eve. FILE Salt Spring RCMP at 537- matter where you are — even A 1986 silver two-door the early hours of January 1 5555. at workplaces and in your Honda Civic was stolen in and had just been found as The theft prompted RCMP driveways.”

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A8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Talk it up Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) trustees have been working hard in the past year to fi nd a chunk of the island where they can build a new Ganges fi re hall. This island has a dearth of places to locate almost any public service or general community need, like affordable housing, without running into problems related to zoning or safety or extreme neighbourhood concern. Need for a new hall to replace the one across from Centennial Park arises from a Fire Underwriters Survey report released in 2005. Access concerns and a $1 million price tag in upgrades (with now-outdated fi gures) to the current Ganges hall were cited in the report. Trustees found a 3.5-acre site where the Kings Lane bowling alley now sits, with the owners having accepted a $1.1-million offer from the fi re district. The amount is less than a market value appraisal and more than a BC Assessment valuation. Because a substantial expenditure of public funds is involved (and the actual building cost hasn’t even been addressed yet), adequate information and public discussion must be fl oated on the topic. When the district embarked on a fi re truck purchase three years ago, there was almost no public discourse on the topic until the last minute. What might be termed a public relations disaster and dis- missal of two long-serving volunteer fi refi ghters then resulted. Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. '5,&)3,!.$3 A new fi re hall site and building will have more impacts and 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 '5,&)3,!.$3 higher costs than a fi re truck, so this time out the fi re district is Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 advised to ensure it can answer any and all questions thrown its E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net President$RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Frank Richards way. Those involved need to make clear what the land purchase Publisher Penny Sakamoto Yearly Subscription Rates will cost property owners over the borrowing period, its intentions 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 for the present site, and indicate its estimates for a new building — Advertising Manager Peter McCully *Includes GST Advertising Rick MacKinnon, Tracy Stibbards, Andrea Rabinovitch This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the even if the details on building costs are not expected until March. Editorial: Sean McIntyre, Susan Lundy, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. A public meeting wouldn’t be a bad idea — perhaps as a part of Dawn Hage, Elizabeth Nolan Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 Photographer Derrick Lundy International Standard Serial Number 1198-7782 the fi re trustees’ next regular Monday night meeting on January Accounting/Circulation Claudia French, Eva Kuhn, Brett MacDougall 15. Production Manager Lorraine Sullivan Production Kaye Segee, Stacy Cardigan Smith, Nick Sullivan Canadian Community Newspapers Association The Kings Lane site may well be the best spot for a new fi re hall, B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council but the public shouldn’t have to just take that decision for granted. Letters to the Editor Flawed ambulance and doctor refer- If this disturbs you, visit min E is associated with a read the study because, im- difference observed was evi- I had a bad feeling when rals or if fees should be www.BCConversationon- reduction of prostate cancer mediately after the single, dently due to the effects of I received the oversized charged to patients who use Health.ca and then write a risk,” Roy rebuffed that the selective line he quoted, in supplementation. advertisement from the B.C. emergency rooms for non- letter to MLA Murray Coell. researchers had also writ- the following sentences, And, while I’ll be the fi rst government called “Conver- urgent care. What if I had a MAXINE LEICHTER, ten, “Overall, there was a he will find the following: to admit there currently sation on Health.” I’d rather terrible pain in the middle of Salt Spring moderate non-significant “However, the effect dif- aren’t any randomized stud- they had spent the money on the night? The possibility of reduction in prostate cancer fered signifi cantly between ies to prove the hypothesis health care. it costing me a fortune might Read again rate,” which Roy went on men with normal baseline that selective blindness and keep me home, but I also I’ve been married for com- to say was “scientifi c speak PSA and those with elevat- deafness leads to selective A look at their website ing up on 28 years and, like www.BCConservationon- might die. to say that the difference ed PSA. Among men with dumbness, the overall evi- But don’t worry, they have many other men my age, have observed could have been normal PSA, there was a dence to support the theo- Health.ca was even more developed that most creative disturbing. The on-line sur- a plan for the money they’ll due to chance and not due to marked statistically signif- ry can sometimes be mark- save on not providing emer- of natural diseases — “selec- the supplement at all.” icant reduction in the rate edly, statistically and signifi - vey asked if I favoured seeing tive deafness.” However, it a nurse practitioner before gency care to the seniors He concluded his letter of prostate cancer for men cantly overwhelming. who stayed home and died. appears Roy Preshaw, in his with the scholarly advice to receiving the supplements . ERIC BOOTH, being referred to a doctor response letter last week, has or having a nurse assistant They are considering spend- me, “When you quote a sci- . . Our fi ndings support the Frazier Road ing it on tax deductions for developed “selective blind- entifi c paper, you also have hypothesis that chemopre- Editor’s note: The study in perform “routine” tasks now ness.” performed by nurses, but the gym and personal training to read it.” vention of prostate cancer question called Antioxidant memberships. No income or In response to my quote Well, if by reading it, can be achieved with nutri- vitamin and mineral supple- question does not distinguish from a randomized study between this being voluntary age criteria was mentioned. he means “all” of it, I tional doses of antioxidant mentation and prostate can- Surveys asking closed- from Laval University couldn’t agree more. vitamins and minerals.” cer prevention in the SU.VI. or mandatory. researchers that “Random- Other questions asked if I ended questions such as However, I humbly sub- In case you don’t know MAX trial by Francois Meyer these don’t allow for real ized trials have shown, unex- mit Roy should take a little Roy, “marked statistically and others is on the Wiley favoured emergency rooms pectedly, that supplementa- being accessible only through public input on important of his own, most excel- significant reduction,” is InterScience website (www. issues. tion with selenium or vita- lent advice, and continue to “scientifi c speak” to say the interscience.wiley.com). Investment choices and quality of life? By JIM STANDEN of life in her neighbourhood of ties for the redirection of retire- individuals who live here through Chris Dixon’s December 6 VIEW Philadelphia has greatly dimin- ment savings from traditional innovative investment opportu- Greenspace article in the Drift- ished, rather than improved. She investment vehicles to local, well nities. Opportunities that could wood entitled “Give Meaning POINT has a measuring device she used to defined and productive invest- foster and grow safer communi- to ‘Peace on Earth Buzzwords’” gauge the general quality of neigh- ment vehicles. The theory is that ties, greener businesses, micro- caused me to refl ect on some of were fortunate to have Catherine bourhood life called the Popsicle with these local ventures, you economies, organic farming with- the personal investment issues Austen Fitts (former assistant sec- Index (PI). The index measures gain a similar rate of return, you in an environment of sustainable and opportunities we have on Salt retary of housing for President how safe you believe your children know and understand where your growth and development. Spring Island. Based on the theme G.H.W. Bush) give a presentation to be if they went to the corner funds are placed (and by default, If you are interested in discuss- of topics that Chris proposed, my at the Salt Spring Island Monetary store for a popsicle. I can’t remem- where they are not placed), you ing the above topics or becoming topic could have been called “The Foundation annual general meet- ber her exact fi gures but I believe support small business and local involved with further activities Search for Green Investment ing. Topics included the lack of the PI in Philadelphia in her opin- economy, and you support the or collaborations, please contact Alternatives.” control and understanding of our ion has fallen from something like stabilization or increase in the PI. me at: [email protected] In the past I have had numerous conventional investment choices, 100 per cent to 10 per cent. And you may just get warm fuzz- or make your opinions known by and to propose some potential conversations with islanders on The connection? After years ies in your tummy as well. way of the Driftwood. alternatives. the topic of ethical investing — of purportedly (or so we are This brief text only covers a As I have discussed financial She indicated it is very diffi- making investment choices which informed) good things such as small portion of the material pre- topics I will provide a disclaim- yield an element of satisfaction cult to determine if any of your free trade, globalization and soar- sented in Catherine’s two presen- er. I have no affi liation with any that your funds are well placed investment dollars are somehow ing stock markets, the quality of tations. I hope I have represented sales of any investment vehicles (according to your own personal supporting things you do not per- life for many folks at the neigh- it in a fair manner. defi nition) and, in addition, hope- sonally agree with. Provisioning bourhood level has only dimin- of any kind, and absolutely no We on Salt Spring Island interest. My motivation is solely fully provide a relatively reliable of military efforts, drug traffi cking ished, at least in some areas. Our already have a vibrant community return on investment. That was in or diminishing food quality are investment dollars in retirement for myself, or for possible col- and a relatively safe environment. laboration. an effort to choose well-informed examples which are likely objec- accounts, stocks bonds, mutual However, some see the need to investment decisions within the tionable to some individuals, yet funds, etc. have provided the protect or improve upon what we conventional investment arena. are somehow supported through resources for these trends. have and thus it is my opinion that The writer is a retired manag- However, I have always been “the system.” Catherine went on to Catherine also gave a follow-up we have the opportunity to be a er from the University of Cal- searching for other alternatives. discuss how after years of “large classroom session in which she leader in developing programs to gary and has a strong interest in This past fall, we on Salt Spring economy” programs, the quality probed deeper into the opportuni- support our community and the personal fi nance.

GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ A9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: What story do you think will lead the news in 2007?

Elsa Fraser Carolin Christ Estelle Richard Carol Volkart Bruce Wood Afghanistan seems pretty The weather and the storms Global warming because it’s Probably the environment. I suspect there will be a important and I hope it’s all and the wind. already a major news story. It’s on everybody’s mind. spring election. positive news.

Letters to the Editor In the December 6 Drift- micro, global needs with everyone involved with the from its confi nement in the beleaguered by social and Who regulates? Who mon- wood, Chris Dixon proposed local sustainability. Unitarian Fellowship will cultural realm, and applied environmental crises (or itors when anyone decides to that islanders consider As an immediate response share our ideas, and we are to design problems includ- refusing their urgencies), sell the water from their well notions of peace on earth; to the threat over-consump- also very interested to see ing poverty, transportation the Islands Institute makes which can easily affect the their relationship to earth tion has produced in our what other groups have to and habitat. space for creative projects neighbour’s well? and community, and what world, sustainability must say. • The sewer and the swim- that predict alternatives. Imagine the state of St. they would change if they be defi ned on a one person, Among the issues we have ming pool projects would CAFFYN KELLEY, for Mary or Cusheon Lake could. Jan Slakov further one family basis and dinged identifi ed as most urgent are: be twinned, creating a liv- Islands Institute water if we’d heeded long- refi ned the idea by contact- into our heads the way the human population growth ing machine that functions ago warnings. ing various island groups “Canada Food Guide” is. and distribution; corporate as sculpture, wildlife habi- Sense or What if instead of put- and asking them to consider The health of our world control of agro-business and tat, park, restored wetland, dollars? ting money in the pockets “What would you like to see is at stake and we need a biotechnology; the depletion swimming pool and water- Bottled water costing as of bottlers (who pay the happen to make this world a “Sustainability Handbook” and privatization of fresh purifying system. much and more than a litre same as consumers for better place?” The following in every home to save our- water resources; preparing • Efforts to create wildlife of gasoline! municipal water — as well are some of the responses selves and inform our choic- for climate change; prepar- habitat on public and private Has water become the lat- as use plastics which have received to date. es. In the meantime, turn off ing for the oil crunch, etc. land, support local farmers, est shell game? their own sustainability Sustainability that light, fi x that tap, and What can Salt Spring and develop community rit- A money-maker for bot- problems) we had put that walk. Islanders do? We know ual would cleanse water in tlers? money into ensuring and handbook WEDNESDAY that a well-informed pub- St. Mary Lake, and create Health Canada regulates maintaining healthy lakes “Do unto others….” As BOOK GROUP lic is the best way to bring excitement about our capac- labelling, not the health of and systems to give safe, islanders, Canadians and about change. Let’s begin by ity to change the physical the water. If it’s “purifi ed” tasty water? citizens of the world we Be informed using Greenspace as a place world through individual it’s probably tap water. City Let’s choose to work cre- recognize that the Golden The Salt Spring Unitar- to share information about thoughts and community water is highly regulated and atively together to conserve Rule is still applicable to ians for social action were important environmental projects. quality monitored. and sustain our invaluable the 21st century, that there excited by the opportunity issues. • The Crofton Pulp Mill Coca Cola’s Dasani brand water supplies; to research are no easy answers to the to examine the crises facing SALT SPRING would adopt a new, poison- is bottled using municipal and invent ways to put our problems we face, and that our world and our commu- UNITARIANS free mechanism for pulp pro- water in Brampton, Ontario plentiful winter rain water, every individual must play a nity, and we quickly came up Art and duction, inspired by wasps. or Calgary, Alberta. instead of drinking water, on part, and take responsibility, with a long list of issues. The Islands Institute is a Why do many places, like our gardens and through our if we are to reach the ideal We look forward to con- alternatives web-based institute for edu- Lake Country in the Okana- toilets. of wholesome food, clean sidering these issues at our The Islands Institute cation, research and dia- gan, have boil water warn- Sense or dollars? water, shelter, a meaningful monthly discussion group aims to link art and survival logue guided by this ques- ings from May to October? Let’s use both, as we pro- education, healthcare, and and would like to contribute through interdisciplinary tion: “How can we gener- Certainly, there are situa- tect and preserve clean water jobs for everyone, within the to this community conver- approaches. If we were in ate creative, empowering tions where bottled water is a wherever we live, and for all framework of a peaceful and sation on an ongoing basis. charge of Salt Spring Island, solutions to environmental necessity, but development, people. sustainable universe. As we are a group that plac- 2007 would see these chang- and social problems on the profits, pesticides, sewage KAIROS GROUP We have to fi nd ways to es value on free thinking, es: Gulf Islands and Vancouver and manure have trumped balance the macro with the we acknowledge that not • Art would be released Island?” Rather than living good water. MORE LETTERS A10 Internet gambling — is it worth the risk? By JAN ZACHARIAS context to remind you of other to gamble on the Internet. How- should be only one of many enter- In this last segment of my four- GUEST commitments. As well, when you ever, there are a number of things tainment options. 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You don’t percentage of women who gam- net gambling involves the use regulated site would have the B.C. and funded by the Problem Gam- need to get in your car and trav- ble online. Age verifi cation is also of a credit system to play. This Lottery Corporation logo. bling Program, Ministry of Public el; you don’t even need to get diffi cult and that makes it attrac- gambling with electronic cash (e- A player must keep track of the Safety and Solicitor General, call dressed. Online casinos are open tive for underage players who are cash) tends to diminish the value amount of time and money spent the Problem Gambling Help Line 24 hours a day; those who choose comfortable using the Internet. of real cash. This is well known online. You should only play with at 1-888-795-6111. to, can gamble all day every day The second risk involves the by those in the commerce; people the money that you can afford to You can also check out the proof the year. nature of the Internet itself and typically spend more on credit and lose. Remember, the money is vincial website at www.bcrespon- As well, online gambling occurs the ability to engage in continu- debit cards because it is easier to real. Set limits for yourself and siblegambling.ca for information in familiar and comfortable sites ous play. When on the Internet spend money using plastic. Using stick to them. Never play more on problem gambling, responsible such as your home or your work- people often report that they lose e-cash disguises the true value of than you intended to win back the gambling or other gaming topics. place, which can work to counter track of time and enter a trance the money wagered and makes it money that you have lost; accept the feeling of risk associated with like state. When you gamble on easier to regamble winnings. loss as a part of the game. The writer is a clinical coun- this activity and can make the the Internet you don’t need to take All of these unique factors can Finally, when gambling, make sellor/prevention specialist with player feel safe and take more any breaks from the game. contribute to a potential addic- sure that you take long breaks the Problem Gambling Program, chances than they would other- Gambling on the Internet is a tion. It is important to keep these and avoid continuous playing ses- Ministry of Public Safety and wise. The Internet also allows solitary activity. There is no social factors in mind when choosing sions. Gambling on the Internet Solicitor General.

A10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Quality More letters Doesn’t Cost... Ready to help said, “find themselves liv- Acting from ways. Eventually, when the The list is long and there’s It Pays! Because the United ing through a great period old-timers realize the john- only so much that one can do of social change and yet ny-come-latelys aren’t aliens Church occupies a central kindness . . . right? they fail to develop the new and aren’t going to lay waste Fine cookware position in Ganges Village, Peace on Earth or at least When you think on it, & accessories attitudes, the new mental to the whole island they we have decided to stay peace on Salt Spring Island there’s tons each one of us available at: responses, that the new situ- all gets down to kindness. relent and get to know them, can do; collectively as con- where we are, renovate and ation demands.” make friends and start acting grow. We also see our role Salt Spring, since the first sumers we really truly can Our challenges then, he peoples, has always been with kindness. as providing a sacred green change our world. concluded, were “to develop a refuge for the disenfran- That’s what makes this I guess if I could vote for space where all are welcome place so wonderful — such a world perspective . . . to chised. People looking for an effective government that to visit, meditate, and seek eradicate . . . racial injustice unusual, interesting, even 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. a little land to farm, slaves didn’t do studies on what peace and quiet. . . . to rid our nation and the strange people all mixed up 537-5882 escaping from the south, they think may help 50 years Many in the community world of poverty and . . . to draft dodgers, the hippies and all together on this little from now, that would be a use the church meadow area fi nd an alternative to war and and back to the landers in the island and acting from kind- for various activities, but bloodshed.” ‘60s, the gays and lesbians ness in their hearts. really neat change. we say a resounding “no” Add to these the challenge and now the rich. MATTHEW COLEMAN, I hope that all of us Cana- to drug and alcohol use of saving the Earth for our People arrive seeking Salt Spring dians will learn more and there. Respecting our pre- children’s children and the some sort of healing, a sense act more at making lifestyle cious green spaces is the true Kufemerwa changes needed to counter- Meals you would make way ahead in 2007 is made of place, acceptance. Always Green Revolution! The Shona people, in Zim- act the devastation to the ...if you had the time! plain: stay awake, love your when someone new comes Martin Luther King gave neighbour and go green! the old-timers discuss their babwe, have a lovely word planet. — Kufemerwa — which Stress free entertaining! his last sermon in 1968, titled Needless to say, the United character, their values, their I’m talking everything Remaining Awake Through Church stands ready to help worth, in short they gossip translates approximately to: from shopping locally, using “a spiritual instinct to do the Parties from 2-200... a Great Revolution. with all three. to no end about these new- minimal petroleum prod- “All too many people,” he SS UNITED CHURCH comers and their different right thing.” we can help. Today, survival in Zim- ucts and buying organic, to babwe is diffi cult for many bringing back the electric THIS WEEK’S people. The government is car, creating bike and pedes- corrupt. The infrastructure trian friendly paths in our MENU is compromised. There is community, etc. etc.... it’s Pork Schnitzel with massive unemployment and another long list, but a posi- mashed potato crippling inflation. Alaria, tive one, full of possibili- tuberculosis, and HIV-AIDS and cream gravy ties and hope for all our new are rampant; many families years. RANTS are decimated. There have OR ROSES been years of drought and BRENDA BRAZIER, Teriyaki style people are starving. Mansell Road chicken breast with & Please look up for a jasmine rice truck decided to try parking moment and consider the Hydro thanks in the bush. Thank you to The fall of 2006 saw major OR scene that surrounds you. RANTS ROSES those two beautiful men who You’re probably warm and storm after major storm. Sautéed prawns in a not only turned around to comfortable, possibly a bit The November 26 storm spicy tomato Granted, recently weath- A gorgeous red rose of be sure I was okay but also over-fed, and likely part of a was one of the most severe, cream sauce on pasta er has been a problem, but gratitude for Robert Aston, dropped me off at the front group or family that is safe with staff from the Ganges the unreliability of the new who has been keeping us door of the post offi ce. You and secure; a group that can OR district B.C. Hydro office, Salt Spring cable/inter- regularly informed of weath- are defi nitely on the “nice” make realistic plans for the and crews that came in from Roast beef stuffed net service, the poor qual- er patterns for lo these many list. AM future. Life is good here. other areas, working seven Gently, let the thoughts with vegetables ity and inaccuracy of the years. It’s 40, I think! I hear 12- to 16-hour days to restore information received from he’s retiring, so here is a pale sink in, with no guilt — no roasted baby nuggets Roses to all the busi- fear — no blame. power. someone sitting in front of pink rose of hope that some- OR nesses and individuals who What can we do; what can It was a real challenge for a computer in Victoria who one as dedicated as Robert donated time, products or Marinated chicken we ask of others to make our crews, staff and our cus- is unable to talk with any will assume his role in the prizes to make the 2007 the whole world a better, tomers. stir-fry with live person on site when community. swim happen. Wendy, Jen safer place? Can we learn On behalf of all of our carrots & broccoli on rice one reports a problem, and and Kara Kufemerwa? staff at the Ganges office, OR the often prolonged delay A sunny yellow rose to CHRIS DIXON, B.C. Hydro would like to in getting service restored Shirley Bunyan, whose radi- Baked snapper with To the person who put the Salt Spring thank the many people and are making communication, ance shines on all who meet light in my driveway for me basil & tomato wild rice businesses that went out of entertainment and business her. to fi nd; you know who you New Year’s their way to help us. OR functions very frustrating to are and who I am. It is beau- In particular, the Harbour some of us. The phone com- A belated bouquet of roses tiful; smells like grease and revelation Traditional spaghetti What would I change to House Hotel, the Seabreeze & meat balls pany seems to know how to to Tim and John of Island motor oil, yummy; you’re Inne, B.C. Ferries, local tree maintain their service on our Star Video, Dave McColl make a better world? (In very nice. A safe and happy response to the Greenspace trimming crews, Ken Byron hilly tree-covered remote of Salt Spring Courier and $700 PER MEAL new year to you. question.) Excavating, Main Road rural island, and maybe the Kelly Kazakoff for their gen- The first thought that South Island Contracting Order only as many new guys need some lessons erosity and support in mak- A belated bouquet of roses as you need. occurs is quickly followed and Johnson’s Automotive from them. I even had to fax ing the annual U-9 soccer to the residents on Pine Street by a second, then a third. Services. this to the Driftwood after 12 celebration a huge success. in Brinkworthy for the beau- There seems to be no end Christine Godlonton STEPHEN WATSON, hours without service for the tiful Christmas light displays to the changes we need in BC Hydro 537-0867 second time in a week! Gary A sleigh full of roses . www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com on their homes. this big troubled world of Community Relations, Gibson . . on Friday morning my ours. Duncan

•What’s for Dinner? "/Ê/1 Ê "6 ,- fÓ THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET OVEN-BAKED STEW Shopping list: Short cuts to cooking for one or two © with Sarah Lynn, 2006 xÎÇx£{Ç Casserole: A combination of ingredients cooked together over heat or in a slow oven and, also, the dish/pot used for cooking the food . Although casserole is a western term, the use of cooking pots which would be called casseroles in Europe or Americas is ❒ Simmering steak or lamb almost universal. Casserole cookery has been around since prehistoric times when it was discovered that cooking food slowly in SALT SPRING ISLAND ❒ a tightly covered clay vessel softened fibrous meats and blended succulent juices. In the past, casserole cookery was especially Flour popular in rural homes where fires burned all day and everyday. Utilizing vegetable ingredients on hand or in season and leftovers is a ❒ Extra virgin olive oil or inexpensive cuts of meat, a casserole is flexible and economical in terms of both ingredients and effort. During the depression Welcome Wagon of the 1890s the casserole provided a welcome way to stretch meat, fish, and poultry. During the food scarcities of World War I leftovers were turned into ❒ 1 onion casserole meals. The same was true during the Great Depression of the 1930s and during World War II. In the 1950s, when new forms of lightweight metal COMMUNITY ❒ Garlic and glassware appeared on the market, the idea of family dinner preparation as a one-dish meal became popular. To market the new cookware products, the virtues of easy-to-prepare meals were incessantly promoted in the women’s magazines of the era as the means to free a housewife from lengthy Baby Welcome! ❒ Tom ato puree drudgery in the kitchen. By the 1970s casserole cookery had taken on a less-than-sophisticated image (the too-oft-repeated tuna casserole from the ‘50s and ‘60s) and, with more women entering the workforce, an impracticality because of lengthy cooking times. But that was short-lived. The invention of the ❒ 4 carrots countertop slow cooker (Crock-Pot®) and of automatic ovens soon brought the casserole back into favor. Have you ever baked a stew? Then you have made ❒ 4 parsnips a good old fashioned flavorful casserole. I make this one in a Crock-Pot but it can also be baked in the oven the traditional way. ❒ wine Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place 1 kg simmering steak, or lamb, diced and 3 tablespoons flour in a large plastic bag. Toss to coat. Brown meat Red in a fry pan. Rub a deep casserole dish with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Place browned meat in the casserole dish together with 1 large ❒ Beef stock onion, peeled and chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup tomato puree, 4 thick cut large carrots, peeled and sliced into large chunks. 4 thick cut large parsnips, peeled and sliced into large chunks, 1/2 cup red wine, 2 cups beef stock, zest of 1 small orange, 1 ❒ 1 small orange teaspoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place in the preheated oven ❒ Fresh parsley and bake for 4 hours, stirring once. Season to taste. Come and try this wonderful dish at • This Thursday 1:00 - 5:30 pm ❒ basil THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET Call Andrea LeBorgne Dried • This Friday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm o FOOD DEMONSTRATION who will bring gifts & greetings ❒ Dried oregan for you and your new baby! ❒ Salt GANGES www.welcomewagon.ca ❒ Black pepper VILLAGE MARKET 537-8464 OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm 100% locally owned & operated Let me help you PULL OUT AND SAVE find your dream property. List Now ! with John Cade Your MLS® Listing Realtor 537-5515 Toll Free: 1-888-537-5515 guide Cell: . . (250) 537-7547 Fax: . . (250) 537-1855 [email protected] 1101-115 Fulford-Ganges Rd., SSI, BC, V8K 2T9 www.gulfislandsproperty.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PAGE A11 WEDNESDAY, January 3, 2007 TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr X@9I@T96`@W@IDIBE6IV6S`" THIS WEEK’S T #) #)" $) $)" %) %)" &) &)" ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" t !$&"' 878 < v *- ! 0) ( !" $ * " ,, MOVIES !%'"$# FIPX ! ( = > 9- 344 ! ! 8 ,9 ## UTI / /6/! /6/! ) " - - Salt Spring Driftwood: Current: New Lineup Movie !$$"$' 8C 6,8 ! & / 6 ' UurTrp rsCvqqrGhxr) , Breakout for Jan 3, 2007 to Jan 9, 2007 PHID D/ & / --6 6 !$ ""%B7G788- 9 ,6 A" A" ( 6( WEDNESDAY, JAN 3 !$"! 8UW78"6 ( " " ' ' 71: 7:00 PM !$# H AE ! ;817 '- = / ! ;81 5 '- ! l ++ Bones (2001, Horror) A murdered man !$%"'( 6WD8 6 7 A + )- < *- 6 " ChU hssvpxvt ! " 1@+ 6 rises from the grave to seek revenge and to clean up his !$""$( 8DU` 6! A 6 6 7 A < ) 6' !'9hGhr I2442J -6 1@+*! neighbourhood. Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier (1h45) FTUX ) ) 9 ,= 9 ,= >D4 >D4 F F ( 6 , , 7:15 PM !("'! F8QR &( ' 13+< # $ % & ' F03@ '- * ' @ ++ Hour of the Gun (1967, Western) !''"' FPHP < K. < *- 6 * ' * ' = 7 ' '17 1@+ Wyatt Earp enlists Doc Holliday’s help as he searches !'&"&( FDIB 8- 9 ,6 =7+ C 7 A < 6 ! ' 1@+*! for his brother’s murderer. James Garner, Jason Robards (1h45) !( "'" F8UT ,, ( &> ! & 9 9 ' & 8:00 PM $!"( I@XT 1 "/ 1" A 1" 1" A 1" 6 The Secret of Hidden Lake (2006, !'("' FDSP * 6 * 6 A" F / , ' 71: ! Suspense) A young woman returns to her hometown * ''6 ( 7 ' C ' < 9 3+%!& < ' 6 14+ ( 1@+34( $$!$#" ÙW in Colorado, to await the recovery of her father. Rena #&# ( STQ ;" 6 ( ($' ( (G! - - Sofer, William B. Davis (2h) $!$$ 9DT8 6 6( 6( 6 6( 6( 8:45 PM "!#%"! @6 @1@47yhpxQrh y TrpI3BLDJ 7rI2443J- 1.+B!I3BBLJ ( IvtusurGvvt9rhq l + G-2 (1998, Action) A Macedonian warrior % $$! 68@ ' * < * 71 ' 71 ' 71 ' 71 ' 71 ' fi ghts an evil clan and searches for Alexander the Great’s $$&$# A6H 13+ 1.4)14+= ' ! , !" ' 6 ) & ' L) ( - L) sword. Daniel Bernhardt, James Hong (1h45) $"( U8H @144D rr BsvtuhurPF8 hy 13+C surB* ' Hh rqI3B?BJ! & 9:00 PM w Human Traffi cking (2005, Crime Story) A police offi cer uncovers a billion dollar sex traffi cking ring during a murder investigation. Mira Sorvino, Donald Sutherland (2h) e ++ 28 Days Later (2002, Horror) A virus that transforms humans into angry zombies kills all but a handful of survivors. Cillian Murphy, Naomie Salt Spring Island Harris (2h35) @ ++ Marooned (1969, Adventure) A ground crew races against time when three astronauts fi nd themselves stranded in space. Lee Grant, Gene Hackman (2h30) 10:30 PM l ++ Night of the Living Dead (1990, Horror) Several unfortunate people fi ght a group of fl esh-eating zombies. Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman (1h30) 11:30 PM @ +++ Ice Station Zebra (1968, Thriller) A mission to rescue a crew at the North Pole is endangered by someone in their midst. Rock Hudson, Patrick McGoohan (2h45) THURSDAY, JAN 4 6:45 PM @ +++ Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933, Musical) Three showgirls struggle to fi nd fi nancial backing for the production of a Broadway show. Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler (1h45) 7:00 PM l ++ The Prime Gig (2001, Drama) A talented telemarketer begins to have doubts about the company that recruited him. Vince Vaughn, Julia Ormond (1h45) 8:00 PM 6 + Now and Forever (2001, Drama) A young woman begins a relationship with a popular man, but her friend mistrusts him. Mia Kirshner, Adam It’s easy to help support Salt Spring’s Community Groups! Beach (2h) 8:30 PM @ ++++ Footlight Parade (1933, See Mike or Brenda instore for details. Musical) A stage director attempts to outdo himself with spectacular musical numbers. James Cagney, OPEN Joan Blondell (2h) 7:30AM 8:45 PM l + Crash (1996, Psycho-Drama) Two TO 8PM accident victims begin an affair and fall in with a group of car crash fetishists. James Spader, Holly Hunter (1h45) 9:00 PM smiles every day! w ++ One Hour Photo (2002, Thriller) An employee at a photo processing store becomes TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr Xrrxqh96ÙDH@E6IV6S`"UPE6IV6S`( obsessed with his customers. Robin Williams, Michael Vartan (2h) 10:30 PM T ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" !) !)" ) )" !) !)" ") ")" l ++++ One Flew Over the Cuckoo's !$&"' 878 Nest (1975, Drama) A rebellious prisoner is sent !&! TS8 !" $ % & ' ( ) * + + ! , ' ) - %.' to an asylum for an evaluation and encounters a motley !%'"$# FIPX / 0+%12+( ( 134 1.4- crew of inmates. Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher - /6 "/% "//6 "5 7 - - ## UTI "/ "5 (2h15) !$$"$' 8C 8- 9 ,6 " 7) : ;) & /' " ! @ +++ Dames (1934, Musical) An eccentric PHID - < " = < 1! 9 ) (/ 7> 6 &( &( female millionaire spearheads a national anti-fun !$ ""%B7G78?144 344/ 6 9 * 6 / % "( 9" : ;) movement. Joan Blondell, Dick Powell (1h45) !$"! ?1@4 ) ;=6 " " (;( "' /- 8UW78 FRIDAY, JAN 5 !$# H , : "-> & 6 7:00 PM !$%"'( 6WD8 = )- 6! & " A 6 8! ,! & " 6 l +++ Blade Runner (1982, Sci-Fi) In !$""$( 8DU` ?144( , " B?B 6 & ) ) 6 the future, a police offi cer is enlisted to kill fi ve clones FTUX " 6( CC "D44 & & ( ( "-> E E "-> ! : ! : who have escaped to Earth. Harrison Ford, Rutger !("'! F8QR +144F3@<E * * 6 ( *6- 6 Hauer (2h) !''"' FPHP D144 ' ) ;=6 " =8 8. 6 8! ,! & /- @ +++ Crossplot (1969, Thriller) An !'&"&( FDIB D144" 6 " 677 "6 ( A 6,8 ! & advertising executive is swept up in a plot to murder a !( "'" F8UT ,, " ( 9 ' (! ( 6 "= < =( ) 6 6 ; visiting African statesman. Roger Moore, Martha $!"( I@XT (1" 6 (1" 6 (% (1" 6 (1" 6 /61/ % ( Hyer (2h) !'("' FDSP "A 6 9 ' " 7) : ;) (;( 9" " ! ) ) 6 7:30 PM $$!$#" ÙW !" 9 E 1.+ > < ' . + Life is Ruff (2005, Family) Calvin Wheeler, #&# ( STQ % % % % (G!(- a 13-year-old slacker, adopts a dog so that he can win a dog show. Kyle Massey, Kay Panabaker (1h30) $!$$ 9DT8 / 6 % / 9:00 PM "!#%"! @6 & "513+< ' & & & & 8 Behind the Camera: Mork and Mindy % $$! 68@ 2. 6, ' * < 9"/<* % "57 71 ' 2. 6, (2005, Drama) Exposes the cast’s tumultuous four 13+! 1.+A 1349( ( **> 12+= 134< ' 1+4( $$&$# A6H years of creative infi ghting, and personal problems. $"( U8H & & & & Chris Diamantopoulos, Erinn Hayes (2h) THE DRIFTWOOD’S free it's fun...it's free...it's friday!

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A12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 WHAT’S ON TV GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr ASD96`@W@IDIBE6IV6S`$ w ++ Dante's Peak (1997, Action) A scientist believes that a small town is in danger of being T #) #)" $) $)" %) %)" &) &)" ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" consumed by a volcano. Pierce Brosnan, Linda !$&"' 878 ! "!!# Hamilton (2h) !&! TS8 $ %%& '!() * )! + ',!! -) ., ' ! 0)! )! 8upyh l + Too Much Sun (1991, Comedy) !%'"$# FIPX & '!. 1# ) & . 2 1 .3.2 41!# Robert Downey Jr., Allan Arbus (1h45) ## UTI ! 23 "" ") 52 52 . +++ Simon Birch (1998, Drama) The !$$"$' 8C &36)'7 +3 ! ! 81 # ) %9% story of a young boy with stunted growth who believes PHID :7 3& ) ) ! ! -, -3 2 5 ' ";&3 he has a great purpose in life. Ian Michael Smith, !$ ""%B7G786 43 ! < < ! . 7ruvqur8hr h)H xhqHvq Joseph Mazzello (1h50) !$"! 8UW78 3.2 + !2 14 ! '=6 @ ++ Mars Attacks! (1996, Comedy) !$# H <8 '=6 " >#!! '=6 +* ), )52 ' Hordes of little green Martian predators wage an all-out war on the human race. Jack Nicholson, Glenn !$%"'( 6WD8 &!3 "< !? - ) 3 >!) 9hrQrhx@ABB:C5 . $?&!3 Close (2h) !$""$( 8DU` 3' 4> ;:% ;:% D) D) 3# 2 ! ! )52 )52 o ++++ Dances With Wolves (1990, !("'! F8QR 7.!! -3 ! ! ! ! 3BAA # ) "D42 Epic) A Civil War hero is posted to a remote outpost !''"' FPHP EF ) 3 ># " %9% $? where he befriends a neighbouring Sioux tribe. Kevin !'&"&( FDIB 6 43 >"1? # "< A7A%% '+# '=6 $?' Costner, Mary McDonnell (3h) !( "'" F8UT ) 1#! .) 7; ';#! 64 442 < 9hprXvuXyr>7 10:45 PM $!"( I@XT 6)4!&! ! ! ! &! ! l + Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael !'("' FDSP )3 )3 < 14 ! ) ,$ ' Myers (1995, Horror) While Michael seeks to $$!$#" ÙW 3) !365 5 $? # 1!83 F A%) $?G ")3 <)2: ! .! &6 ! destroy Jamie’s baby, Dr. Loomis tries to fi nally end the #&# ( STQ .2,!!. !"#$% & . .2,!!. ' $$( ) curse. Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd (1h30) $!$$ 9DT8 &!35! >3 " )!;. !7 )# &!35! " )!;. !7 .2.)!6 >3 10:50 PM "!#%"! @6 $ ?%HiT + Uur6yh v&7 () 7yhqrSr @ABHC UHpuT F?ChyyrrWD)Uur8 rs . ++ The Associate (1996, Comedy) A % $$! 6?@ ) !! # " " " " " female fi nancial analyst creates a fi ctitious male partner $$&$# A6H A?5) F%- %?> 5 G3A%A &2 GvsrvSss>3!3 Tv7v pu ?%Uur6pvhr in order to achieve success. Whoopi Goldberg, $"( U8H $ Ch v` UurB rhU hvSiir 8 y@ABIBC-# Hh 6hpx@@ABBIC 2 ! 8ss Dianne Wiest (1h55) 11:00 PM @ + Coffy (1973, Drama) A woman attempts to exact revenge on the dealers who perpetuated her sister’s drug abuse. Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui (1h45) 11:30 PM 3 ++ Chocolat (2000, Drame de moeurs) Dans les années 60, une jeune femme arrive dans un village et ouvre sa chocolaterie. Juliette Binoche, EXPRESSVU Johnny Depp (2h35) SATELLITE TV • TRUE NORTH SATELLITES • 538-1705 SATURDAY, JAN 6 7:00 PM l ++++ Donnie Brasco (1997, Crime TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr ASD96`@W@IDIBE6IV6S`$ Story) An undercover FBI agent infi ltrates the mob and fi nds himself identifying with the Mafi a. Johnny T #) #)" $) $)" %) %)" &) &)" ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" Depp, Al Pacino (2h15) !$&"' 878 ! "!!# @ +++ White Banners (1938, Drama) A !&! TS8 $ %%& '!() * )! + ',!! -) ., ' ! 0)! )! 8upyh mysterious woman tries to help her son’s foster family !%'"$# FIPX & '!. 1# ) & . 2 1 .3.2 41!# without revealing her identity. Claude Rains, Fay ## UTI ! 23 "" ") 52 52 Bainter (1h45) !$$"$' 8C &36)'7 +3 ! ! 81 # ) %9% 8:00 PM PHID :7 3& ) ) ! ! -, -3 2 5 ' ";&3 9 ++ Last Exit (2006, Suspense) A single !$ ""%B7G786 43 ! < < ! . 7ruvqur8hr h)H xhqHvq mother and a working mom fi nd their lives shattered !$"! 8UW78 3.2 + !2 14 ! '=6 after a car crash. Kathleen Robertson, Andrea !$# H <8 '=6 " >#!! '=6 +* ), )52 ' Roth (2h) 8:45 PM !$%"'( 6WD8 &!3 "< !? - ) 3 >!) 9hrQrhx@ABB:C5 . $?&!3 @ +++ Cry Havoc (1944, War) The story of !$""$( 8DU` 3' 4> ;:% ;:% D) D) 3# 2 ! ! )52 )52 tending to the injured. Margaret Sullavan, Joan 7.!! -3 ! ! ! ! 3BAA # ) "D42 !("'! F8QR Blondell (1h45) $? !''"' FPHP EF ) 3 ># " %9% 9:00 PM !'&"&( FDIB 6 43 >"1? # "< A7A%% '+# '=6 $?' 6 Trophy Wife (2006, Thriller) Kate’s wealthy !( "'" F8UT ) 1#! .) 7; ';#! 64 442 < 9hprXvuXyr>7 husband is found dead and an extortionist threatens to $!"( I@XT 6)4!&! ! ! ! &! ! frame her for it. Brooke Burns (2h) !'("' FDSP )3 )3 < 14 ! ) ,$ ' e ++ The List (2000, Thriller) A high-class $$!$#" ÙW 3) !365 5 $? # 1!83 F A%) $?G ")3 <)2: ! .! &6 ! prostitute blackmails her best clients after she is #&# ( STQ .2,!!. !"#$% & . .2,!!. ' $$( ) arrested for solicitation. Mädchen Amick, Ben $!$$ 9DT8 &!35! >3 " )!;. !7 )# &!35! " )!;. !7 .2.)!6 >3 Gazzara (2h) "!#%"! @6 $ ?%HiT + Uur6yh v&7 () 7yhqrSr @ABHC UHpuT F?ChyyrrWD)Uur8 rs . +++ Kundun (1997, True Story) The life % $$! 6?@ ) !! # " " " " " of the Dalai Lama from age four to the time he seeks $$&$# A6H A?5) F%- %?> 5 G3A%A &2 GvsrvSss>3!3 Tv7v pu ?%Uur6pvhr sanctuary in India. Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, $"( U8H $ Ch v` UurB rhU hvSiir 8 y@ABIBC-# Hh 6hpx@@ABBIC 2 ! 8ss Gyurme Tethong (1h30) 9:15 PM l +++ Mother Night (1996, Drama) An American prisoner in an Israeli jail writes his memoirs THE DRIFTWOOD’S free as a playwright and U.S. spy. Nick Nolte, Alan Arkin (2h) it's fun...it's free...it's friday! 10:30 PM @ ++ Salute to the Marines (1943, War) A Marine sergeant with a secret does all he can to keep his men intimidated during the war. Wallace Beery, k]www.gulfislands.net it’s fun...it’s free...it’s friday! Available every Friday! Fay Bainter (1h45) 11:00 PM 3 Tanguy (2001, Comédie) Des parents tentent de se débarasser de leur fi ls qui, à 28 ans, TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr T6UVS96`96ÙDH@E6IV6S`% habite toujours chez eux. André Dussollier, Sabine Azéma (2h35) T ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" !) !)" ) )" !) !)" ") ")" 0 Diva! Ah Hey (2003, Drama) A poor young !$&"' 878 G, 4!6# 1! &# 2#*+" 23',"-#& )$* - " girl achieves quick fame and fortune in the pop music !&! TS8 !) &! 4" 5,! ! 1! 2 )! ) '; J7)! )K !, ) industry. Charlene Choi, Niki Chow (2h) !%'"$# FIPX %?1## .)! )9 ??* .#4! 5 7# "!> -# 42; & < & 1&# 11:15 PM ## UTI ') ,!!/ 0" $ * ) 52 ! ! l ++ Wolf (1994, Thriller) A down-on-his-luck !$$"$' 8C 5 - &7 * =1&& <#! & ) & # K ! 3 publisher develops werewolf tendencies after being PHID 5#&!#) # &3 * 4 )# )# "! A%A 2 " ";&3 3" bitten by a wolf. Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer !$ ""%B7G78: %% )3# <8 44! # ,!!' . (2h15) !$"! 8UW781# 4!4!!) &!35! *,1) 5' "4! ' 11:30 PM !$# H 5 5 5 5 + #7, - + 22 + !D) ! . + Kazaam (1996, Comedy) A skeptical boy !$%"'( 6WD8 : # - 3' 4!+ 5 5 ,3 4 3 2; & accidentally knocks over a radio and releases a 3,000 year old genie. Shaquille O’Neal, Francis Capra !$""$( 8DU` 3' 5 -!3 +5)0,5! = < BIB 5 " &< UurUv9 ht (1h) FTUX *! 3 ,3 3 . L! -!' 43 SuC @ABBHC 2 5 4> !("'! F8QR 48 . >,3 0 5 )16K )16K ' 5 5 5 5 5 ! ! ! ! SUNDAY, JAN 7 !''"' FPHP >66F < - ! -7 -7 )' 5 5 < 5 5 5 . 6:00 PM s +++ Babe: Pig in the City (1998, !'&"&( FDIB >"1? >"1? ,!!1 2 0" . ,!! ,!!' . Family) Babe travels to the big city to help farmer !( "'" F8UT 3 2K 5 K 6) ) >. 2 # !;> 1 +1 4) 42; Hoggett save the farm from bankruptcy. Magda $!"( I@XT , .) , 6)4! +) 696 - 3 Szubanski, James Cromwell (2h30) : %% , 2 .2, 3 45 .2,!! * 4* .2,!! % 4 5 5 !'("' FDSP 7:00 PM $$!$#" ÙW # 5 5 F 1!83 7 )2 )16 52 .;& 1" -1! p +++ Super Size Me (2004, #&# ( STQ 5! 2# " 2# !! + , ) 2 23 ! Documentary) A fi lmmaker examines the fast food $!$$ 9DT8 " )!;. !7 ) 33 .! industry by eating nothing but McDonald’s for 30 days. "!#%"! @6 : %%Si 9Eh9rHh p F?UurHv8h@ABHIC Uur8 vtBh q ?%Xys 2 ! (2h) % $$! 6?@ )N 4 &3.) 7t@ABBAC4.3 6ArBqHr@ABBC ) l +++ Wild Things (1998, Suspense) A $$&$# A6H A? )' F%G3 A%-7 F%5! A% 7 .34 %? , EvtTuv QvryQr srp- 23*!! 1 ?% )' Florida cop is suspicious when a high-school teacher is $"( U8H 7 9ryh9vhiy@ABIIC 35 UurTsFhvr@yqr 43 A?7rqsurSvr XvyyQr accused of seducing a student. Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon (1h45) TThyT vtDyhq@ rWTh 8uvpr T6UVS96`@W@IDIBE6IV6S`% 7:15 PM @ +++ Our Daily Bread (1934, Drama) Unable to make ends meet in the big city, a couple T #) #)" $) $)" %) %)" &) &)" ') ')" () ()" ) )" ) )" !$&"' 878 23'0+$% *( 23''$) " 23#- !3 takes over an abandoned farm. Karen Morley, Tom Keene (1h45) !&! TS8 ' 6 K 5 ?)? )! .# ',!! 7) 2 4 )! ) Uht 8:00 PM !%'"$# FIPX ! $?-!51# G, "7 ! !1# , ) 4!264! 2 Dragon Boys (2006, Drama) An RCMP ## UTI # # .8# ,)) 6, ! '5 '! 52 detecitve and a family confront a deadly threat from Asian 5'7# ,!!' . & U uXvsr@%%IC.2.) + !$$"$' 8C organized crime. Byron Mann, Eric Tsang (2h) PHID 4!+ 3& 3& " " * ) 4 "! A%A >! ";&3 8:45 PM !$ ""%B7G78A $%,!!' #.3 .!)) -1 # l + Hideaway (1995, Horror) A resurrected man !$"! 8UW78 ) 475 Gh@v@%%IC>!-, 4! $? becomes psychically linked to a killer with plans to murder !$# H ByqrHh vhtr@%%%C4#) # #7, " #!# 4!. 9vh@6uCr his family. Jeff Goldblum, Christine Lahti (1h50) !$%"'( 6WD8 4!7 - K 4 2; # 5!52 ) 36 9:00 PM !$""$( 8DU` $ UurUv9 ht .& 2; 7 !! UurGv@%%%C 2 8 + <; w +++ Miracle Run (2004, Drama) A single FTUX 66 66 1! 1! 2 D) D) ;:% ;:% " 4) mother’s perseverance in the fi ght to get education for !("'! F8QR ! ! -3 # 1A # ! "! 4 ), + her autistic twin sons. Mary-Louise Parker, Aidan !''"' FPHP ) + <, >66F ) 3 )7 )7 )7 $? Quinn (2h) !'&"&( FDIB A $%,!! F?' ,!!' . 2 . 2 &!. # e +++ The Ladykillers (2004, Comedy) !( "'" F8UT > > 1) ' 4!2 ) () ! -< - - A group of thieves who are plotting to rob a casino hide $!"( I@XT - +) ()- - 696 ' *# - 696 ' *# out in an elderly woman’s basement. Tom Hanks, Irma P. Hall (2h) !'("' FDSP 4! <42 ! 4) FH)33 $?" . ++ My Favorite Martian (1999, $$!$#" ÙW Cr6 yq@UurHvr F?! # 52 1 !!7!! ! . ! . 4 .,# Comedy) A Martian crashes onto Earth and into the #&# ( STQ . .2,!!. ,"$$ . . L' ! / )() 52 life of a struggling TV reporter. Christopher Lloyd, $!$$ 9DT8 )) & 3&" &3, 2 2 3.) & 3&" 2 2 &3, Jeff Daniels (1h30) "!#%"! @6 ?%Xys Si@ABBC&3 !! 9vr7 hp@ABB:C3& A?Hur Ivtu@ABBIC 2! A?Xys @ +++ La Terre (1921, Drama) After % $$! 6?@ ) 7 ) ) ) ) ) ! ) ! ) 1! ;!), 1! ;!), befriending a young woman, a man becomes caught $$&$# A6H A?5) F?< A%> 5 $?5! %? & 3 ?G3 ?%&2 A?H-)! $?. Fq@ABB:C ), # A?E7 Fhhh up in the confl icts of her family. Jean Alexandre, $"( U8H $ %%XvyyQr Erriry@AB$HC.&7 Xuvr7hr !)- F?8 Chp@ABFFC# )!!7 ThyrurHh vr Armand Bour (2h) & 0)0%&)3(0,5-").' ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULFA ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ PAGE A13 '!3&)44).' 3ALT3PRINGS,OCAL'ASlTTER Bach on the Rock ,)#%.3%$"/.$%$ s0ROPANEHOOKUPSs'ASCONVERSIONS tackles ‘Oratorio’ s&IREPLACESs2ANGESs3ERVICECALLS Bach on the Rock mem- cians for a complete perfor- 4OARRANGEAFREEESTIMATECALL bers are poised to bring mance is also a challenge EMAILPIPElSH TELUSNET some of the greatest music as the score calls for three ever written to Salt Spring trumpets, kettle drums, two on Saturday at All Saints. French horns, four oboes, The rafters will ring with two fl utes, a bassoon, strings the sounds of Bach’s Christ- and continuo, in addition to ULFORD INN mas Oratorio, Parts 3 and 4, the soloists and choir. F featuring a chamber orches- Bach wrote the six can- tra, choir and soloists. tatas to celebrate the whole LIQUOR STORE The performance is part of period of the Christmas fes- an ongoing unveiling of the tivities of 1734-35, starting Oratorio, with Parts 1 and with Part I on Christmas 2 performed last year and Day, and ending with Part VI Parts 5 and 6 planned for on Epiphany (January 6). next January. Led by island- The Bach on the Rock er and vocalist Carol Brown, ensemble has grown over the the presentation stemmed years into a 22-piece orches- from her passion for the tra, with only three members work and desire to facilitate from off island, and an 18- the growth of a local cham- member chamber choir made ber music ensemble. up entirely of local singers. Bach on the Rock has The musicians and singers blossomed from its humble have been rehearsing for ORGANIC? beginnings three years ago months, both together and in when Brown assembled a smaller groups to tackle the WE MAY HAVE THE small group of musicians in intricacies and challenges of her home for an impromptu the work. LARGEST SELECTION IN B.C. reading of Part 1. Encour- The January 6 performance Check the Red Tag Specials aged by the performance, but will feature vocal soloists also realizing the depth and Patricia Hewes Corry (sopra- Many thanks to the Barley Bros. from customers scope of the music, she came no), Carol Brown (mezzo), up with a long-term plan to David Brown (tenor) and and staff. Looking forward to your return. present the music in stages Angus Bell (bass). over a three-year period. Tickets can still be pur- Congratulations to Gord Murphy, It is a common practice chased in advance at Love the 3rd Texas Hold'em Winner! to break up the work into My Kitchen and Stuff and HARP FROM THE HEART: Oona McOuat sings Celt- separate performances as Nonsense or at the door on ic songs and plays the harp at the 12th Night Nordic the six cantatas make for a the evening of the concert. Yule event held New Year’s Eve at Beaver Point Hall. very long evening for both Tickets are $12 and $6 and Photo by Derrick Lundy audiences and musicians. the performance begins at Assembling all the musi- 8 p.m. PALM SPRINGS air, accommodation and car for 7nts Manufactured Landscapes rolls into Fritz From $1039.00 pp An acclaimed documen- he explores the impact of will surely move anyone ings of Casino Royale!” Start Thinking Alaska Cruises tary fi lm about a visionary industrialization on mod- who is fortunate enough to notes Levy. and Europe for Spring!! Canadian photographer runs ern-day China. experience it at some point Manufactured Landscapes Prices out now at The Fritz Cinema for two As Fritz owner Michael in their life.” was directed by Jennifer shows only between the reg- Levy explains, using large- The fi lm plays at The Fritz Baichwal of Vancouver, with ular movie this week. format view cameras, “his on Sunday, January 7 for a 4 cinematography by Peter Manufactured Land- photos are disturbing in their p.m. matinee and on Mon- Mettler. scapes features the work subject matter but have a day, January 8 for a 7 p.m. A discussion period will of Sudbury-born photog- subtle beauty about them as evening show. follow the Sunday matinee rapher Edward Burtynsky well: Burtynsky is a master “I just managed to squeeze for anyone who is interest- on his latest journey as photographer whose work these two in between screen- ed. Stand-up gets rise at workshop and show

For islanders who’ve always wanted include appearing on Just for Laughs He says themed shows are unusu- JULIA to try their hand at stand-up comedy and the HBO Workspace and sharing al in stand-up comedy, where most DEB — or those who’ve already done it — a the stage with Robin Williams, Jerry performers simply bill themselves by great opportunity is coming their way Seinfeld, Jim Carrey and Ellen DeGe- name. later this month. neres, among others. “In a way I was taking a chance with Comedian Chris Molineux will be Following the workshop, Molineux this project,” said Molineux, “but the putting on a full-day stand-up comedy will put on a comedy show entitled feedback has been extremely posi- workshop on Sunday, January 21 at “RxPRESSION” that shines a humour- tive.” Lions Hall. ous light on all types of mind-altering Call Molineux at 1-866-711-4242 Ph. 250-537-5523 Molineux has worked as a profes- substances from sugar to marijuana to for more information, and watch future TOLL FREE 1-877-274-4168 sional comedian since 1986. His credits television. Driftwood issues for more details. www.uniglobepaciﬁ c.com “Across from the Visitor Centre”

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2`@WQVO`R6OgRS\ s COLOUR IN THE SKY: A brilliant rainbow lights up the Crofton mill for view- US\SÒZRS\bWab`g ers standing at the Vesuivus ferry terminal on Salt Spring. Photo by Derrick Lundy sQ]a[SbWQRS\bWab`gdS\SSà sb]]bVeVWbS\W\U Moby’s tackles winter blues s`]]bQO\OZa with Friday night line up saO[SROgQ`]e\a]\ZOga Islanders may be enduring have been arranged so far. pub stage. #!% " wet winter weather, but they This Friday, January 5 On Friday, February 2, can still warm up with some sees Salt Spring band Planet Vancouver funk band The ''AOZbA^`W\UEOg sOaYOP]cb]c``STZSf]Z]Ugb`SOb[S\b great music at Moby’s Pub in Music led by Greg Esposito Kitchen will be special the coming month. of Acoustic Planet perform guests for the night. In addition to regular band their unique funky urban Hey Boy Hey Girl, with Hey Boy Hey Girl, playing jazz. Stephanie Rhodes, Matt every other Friday, Wednes- Then on Friday, January Johnson, Dave Campbell day Open Stage and Saturday 19, an indie alternative rock and Tom Hooper, plays on night DJ House Parties at band from Vancouver, called the Fridays in between. the pub, three special events The Februarys, will hit the Music begins at 9 p.m. Swim gets international exposure Images of participants in Monday’s Polar were also taken during this New Year’s cel- Bear Swim at Vesuvius Beach may be viewed ebrations at several major cities around the by anyone around the world, thanks to an world. enthusiastic Salt Spring photographer. The same VR panorama project’s website The popular Danish website http://www. is also featured at “Wired” magazine’s web panoramas.dk in its “New Year 2007” spe- site (http://www.wired.com). cial feature includes a “virtual reality (VR)” “This could lead to several million people 360-degree panorama of the January 1 swim logging on and watching Salt Spring Island- taken by Uri Cogan. ers take the plunge,” said Cogan. He said the feature also includes sev- More of Cogan’s panoramic photos can be eral stunning VR panoramic photos, which seen at www.uricogan.com. Canada Council seeks of Montreal, or the Credit Union. arts-experience stories Have you read a good book lately? Gone to see a play? #2- 111 Ro binson Rd Sung in a choir . . . or in the shower? Taken the kids to an ~ art gallery? Giclées make If so, you’re already a participant in the “50 for 50” Arts Challenge, a new project sponsored by the Canada Council great gifts! for the Arts in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The Canada Council, created by Parliament on March 28, We have limited 1957, is Canada’s national arts funding agency. edition giclée Today, the council provides support to more than 5,000 artists and arts organizations —including dance, theatre and reproductions by opera companies, art galleries and book publishers — in Calling all babies more than 500 communities across Canada. Sekoya Dawn The Canada Council is inviting people to join the celebra- IceBear tion by seeking out 50 special arts experiences this year that born in 2006 put them in closer touch with the life of their community. Mom, Dad! Grandma, Grandpa! Julia Oscarson Participants don’t have to spend a lot of money — or even Show off your latest addition in a special Dutchie Mathison leave home. They can listen to a concert on the radio or have keepsake. The 2006 Baby Album is open to all friends over for a book club meeting. babies with a Gulf Islands connection. Parents Foster Gauley They can write a poem, sign up for dance classes or watch and grandparents may enter and the baby does Warren Langley a Canadian fi lm. Anything related to the arts counts. not have to be born locally. Fill out the coupon, Then, participants are asked to tell the Canada Council submit your photo* and be sure to write the Rachel Page about their experiences — what they liked, didn’t like, baby’s name on the back. For only $10.00 learned, and what were the most exciting discoveries. plus gst = $10.60, your baby’s picture will ~ for more information Highlights will be featured on the Canada Council’s web be published in the Driftwood Baby Album, site, www.canadacouncil.ca. Contact the Canada Council at Wednesday, January 23, 2007. [email protected], or The “50 for 50” Arts Challenge, DEADLINE IS JANUARY 4 537-4492 Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert St, P.O. 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Celebrating with a noisemaker to the backdrop sounds of Swing Shift at Meaden Hall on New Year’s Eve is, ," Ê, Ê, *,- above left, Stan Sage. Above right, dancers join hands for the countdown. {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx ringing in the new year THE LOCAL BAR Canucks PPV Oilers 7pm Friday Jan. 5 Florida Panthers 7pm Sunday Jan. 7 ...... Texas Hold’em New Tourney starts 7pm Wednesday Jan 10. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR STUFF 537-9485 Dancing at various island venues on New Year’s Eve were, from left: belly dancer Oriana at Beaver Point Hall, Sue Newman and Michael Best at Meaden Hall, and Stacy Roodenburg at Moby’s Pub. DERRICK LUNDY PHOTOS

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WHAT’S ON TV WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ A17 !" 10:35 PM l ++ Besieged (1998, Drama) An exiled

#$%% #$&% '$%% '$&% (%$%% (%$&% (($%% (($&% ()$%% ()$&% ($%% ($&% )$%% )$&% &$%% &$&% African woman in Italy goes to work as a housekeeper )*"&%# + in a composer’s home. Thandie Newton, David ()%"%) ! ! " #$%& '(" ) "*+ )" ,+ ! , ./0 , Thewlis (1h35) ),#&*- ./0 /1 2 " 3* #" 4 2 &3* *""5 !%* ," '6"6 7 7 10:45 PM -%%-%% " ' ' , &8 & '8 * . +++ Phenomenon (1996, Drama) )**&*# 1 " 9$,* "" ("" %,% % 4 ,, 2 $8 " When struck by a bolt of light, a small-town mechanic is transformed into a genius. John Travolta, Kyra / $%2 +$ 6 7 + "" #"9 %2( 2", $ : 7 + % Sedgwick (2h5) )*(&&,2+3+2 7+ 3* %&6' % ("" %,% 11:00 PM )*%&)( +;//2 , $ ' %+" + # 9 < ' #=+' 4.445 06 "6 @ +++ Closely Watched Trains (1966, )*- +> ' ' ' ' % % 2 '+ ,% 2 +( 6 2 Drama) A young man embarks on a journey of self- )*,&#' < 7+ ?" #"9 ,( 7+ " 7 discovery while employed at a railway station. Vaclav )*&&*' 8 ' '@ + % 0A0 $ 7 ' Neckar, Joseph Somr (1h45) .0 )8&" %%9 ," ' ' ' ' ' % BC DB///E""" 11:30 PM )'%&#) .89 F F ' ' 3 7 344#"",76 ' , ("" %,% 3 Tout sur ma mère (1999, Comédie) )##&#% ./ / ?2C %#8 ' ' ' ' !6" $ ' ' &, ' ' ' Manuela part à la recherche du père que son fi ls )#"&"' . 2 ?$ 1 $("7 "" &! '6" ""! ' + $ ) )(BB décédé n’a jamais connu. Penélope Cruz, marisa )'(&#& . 2 2G2 " H, & + 2: " # ?% ) 8 2 4 %I#+ Paredes (1h50) *%)&'% 0 + & %* ( ! ( #" MONDAY, JAN 8 )#'&#( . !/ ;J/2 % % ("" %,% 8 ("" ' 7:00 PM **)*-& !( ( ", ' * 3 ! ", ) 36( 78 2 8'8 ,5 '8 & l + 2103: Deadly Wake (1997, Sci-Fi) A -%"-(' !8 * * 8 !$ 8 2""%9 , " '8 ! '8# $%$& * sea captain must stop a high-tech freighter loaded with *)%*%* ;//2 ," *" 2 & 7%7$ & 2 & 2 2 toxic waste headed for Africa. Malcolm McDowell, &)-,&) ( ;J/+ : : C18 ;2 B/1 <=D.001E)66 "(", ./ =6 C1> 8" Michael Paré (1h45) ,(**)% ? 86 # ><2 D.00BE%, > ;D.00JE%, 7:45 PM **"*-( > .1 C/H ./!+ C/'" ./ + 2# /1 ( 3 6 2> )& , 1/ @ ++++ Seven Brides for Seven *&' ; ::: 0 6 6 0 D.0A/E*% .1() = D.01;E& @5 Brothers (1954, Musical) When the eldest of seven brothers brings home a wife, the other six 2 !" become envious. Jane Powell, Howard Keel (1h45) 8:00 PM -$%% -$&% *$%% *$&% ,$%% ,$&% "$%% "$&% #$%% #$&% '$%% '$&% (%$%% (%$&% (($%% (($&% 2 Dragon Boys (2006, Drama) An RCMP )*"&%# + 8 '$ =+ &")", ) +=()*+, -. %& detecitve and a family confront a deadly threat from ()%"%) ! JJ/3 11 )" 7 + 6" %* ( )" , Asian organized crime. Byron Mann, Eric Tsang ),#&*- ./0 " J1!"' 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Joel McCrea, Jean Arthur (1h30) Large Clean-ups & Recycling 7:00 PM l ++ The Toy (1982, Comedy) An unemployed journalist is hired by a wealthy man to AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 • Laurie & Nancy Hedger be a ‘toy’ for his bored son. Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason (1h45) 8:00 PM @ ++++ The More the Merrier (1943, / 2 !# Comedy) An industrialist must share an apartment with two other people who do not like each other. Jean

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2 hrs. 24 mins. Rating: 14a Canadian Travel Team Providing a personalised travel service for all your travel needs. Looking for something special or not sure where to head off to? 1 hr. 34 mins. Rating: G Many other late offers are featured on our website: www.travelteam.ca/saltspring Wed. Jan. 03 Here on Salt Spring and available 6 days a week. to Tues. Jan. 09 A documentary about Sudbury based Master photographer Edward COMPETITIVE AND NO FEES. Paul Neale Burtynsky and his explorations of modern day China and the effects Casino Royale goes back to Bond’s fi rst assignment as that large scale industrialization is having on the country. This is a Phone: 537-1898 NO FEES! Call 537-4656 a “double O” agent and delves a little bit deeper into the fi lm that will leave the viewer speechless: stunning photography as question of who Bond really is…all action, no gadgets! well as a prescient environmental message. Email: [email protected] for showtimes & info The best 007 since Sean Connery! TWO SHOWS ONLY! Sunday Jan. 7 4:00pm matinee Hundred Hills House, 104 Arnell Way, BC reg 3235 www.thefritz.ca Wednesday-Sunday & Tuesday 7:00pm Monday Jan. 8 7:00pm Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2G1 What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. mon. wed. january 3 january 4 january 5 january 6 january 7 january 8 january 10 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities activities live entertainment Open Stage. One Night Stand. Planet Music. Bach on the Rock. Manufactured Landscapes. Eckhart Tolle Practising Simply Organic. With Greg Van Riel at Moby’s With Matt & Tom at Funky urban jazz at Moby’s Pub, Parts 3 & 4 of Bach’s Christmas Documentary fi lm showing at Presence Group. Pipe organ recital by Barry Pub, 9 p.m. Shipstones, 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Oratorio performed by chamber The Fritz, followed by discussion. 7:30 p.m. Drop in. Info: Valentine. All Saints, 10:10 a.m., Simply Organic. choir & orchestra. All Saints, 8 4 p.m. Amrita, 537-2799. followed by muffi n & coffee. Pipe organ recital by Barry other activities other activities p.m. Limited tickets - advance Osho Kundalini Moving Valentine. All Saints, 10:10 a.m., Bingo. Rollerblading. purchase recommended Meditation. other activities followed by muffi n & coffee. At Meaden Hall, 7 p.m. Early Fridays at Fulford Hall, 7:30-9 through Love my Kitchen or Drop-in. 5:30 p.m. Info: SSI Geology - An Historical Texas Hold’em. bird games at 6:30. p.m. Stuff ‘n’ Nonsense. Amrita, 537-2799. Perspective.SS Historical Society The Local Bar. 7 p.m. House Party. presentation by Jack Gunn at With DJ Matt J at Moby’s Pub, Central Hall, 2 p.m. Tea-coffee to 9 p.m. follow. tues. South-End Nia. Fitness for january 9 the whole self with Arleen on Wednesdays at The Gatehouse, activities 190 Reynolds Rd., 7-8:15 p.m. Info: 653-9235. No Events Scheduled Zen Meditation. Group meets at 210 Cedar Lane every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: 537-2831. we’re Texas Hold ‘em. New Wednesday on tourney begins at The Local, line ww.gulf.i 7 p.m. at w slan Circle Dance Group. Core Inn, d 7-8:30 p.m. Info: Ling, 537-5784. s.n GISS PAC. et Meets at the high school library at 7:30 p.m. Raw Food Boot Camp. Five-day hands-on immersion into raw foods begins with Elyse nuff. Info: Elyse, 537-0634.

5 YEAR cinema • This week’s feature film is Casino Royale — the acclaimed new James Bond BACH ON THE ROCK Save more money 4.92% film. • Then on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m., and Mon., Jan. 8 at 7 p.m., The Fritz Christmas Oratorio pay less interest PRIME shows Manufactured Landscapes, which features the work of Sudbury-born with chamber choir & orchestra & soloists photographer Edward Burtynsky and his journey through industrial China. -.95% A panel discussion on energy strategies will follow the Sunday matinee of All Saints / Saturday, Jan. 6, 8 p.m. Manufactured Landscapes. Advance tix recommended: Stuff ‘n’ Nonsense or Love My Kitchen ($12/$6)

Check out the Fritz online at www.thefritz.ca for current and future movie details. Ganges Mouat’s Centre cable TV 7:30 am - 8 pm 7 days a week • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for stories reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people and places. The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during the day and evening with new stories added daily. This week do some winter bird ■ watching in Fulford Harbour and Burgoyne Bay, and check out Peter’s Streeters SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! Make your interest tax deductible with Salt Spring residents. Islanders were asked to talk about their New Year’s resolutions for 2007. ■ Pay off high interest rate debt Also tune in for community messages, weather, B.C. Ferries and news headlines. For further details about community programming, call 537-1335. ■ Split your mortgage term exhibitions • Salt Spring Painters Guild members show works in the lobby at ArtSpring ■ If saving money makes you happy... through December. call us now! • Morley Myers Studio and Gallery shows new work at #7-315 Upper Ganges Road. 1-800-887-4321 MAYCOCK & MOTS...YOUR MORTAGE IS OUR BUSINESS • Rachel Vadeboncoeur has re-opened The Crow’s Nest II studio-gallery at #7- www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries 126 Upper Ganges Road. recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of and certified by the • Salt Spring artist Tina Spalding is featured through January at the Salt Spring Space Foundation dealers across Canada. Roasting Company cafe in Ganges. • Jill Louise Campbell’s original Tibet exhibit is at Calvin’s Bistro. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! • Visit the new Melious Studio and Gallery of photography on Bullock Creek Road. • Lost In My Garden is a mixed-media show of abstract paintings by Lynda UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE Crawford at Island Savings. MARGARET CAROLYN LYNELL 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 537-9810 537-9810 537-9845 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 Everyone’s A Winner! Get up to $10,000 towards your purchase or lease - or you could WIN your new GM Vehicle instantly! *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PLAY PETER BALJET

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Salt Spring Island COMMUNITY SOCIETY Caring for ourselves Geography mapped and others ... January 2007 in history session “Friendly Voices” The Salt Spring Island Historical Society presents Jack A new social outreach program for seniors who Gunn as featured speaker in a presentation titled Salt Spring would welcome a regular, friendly call. Island Geology — A Historical Perspective. Much needed by many seniors on our island! “The minds of many famous philosophers were fi lled with We need YOUR help! rocks,” states a press release by Gunn. “What did Aristotle, Call 537-4607 for more information! Leonardo da Vinci, Francis Bacon, Benjamin Franklin and others think about the formation of the earth? What natural LOOKING for MORE “FRIENDLY VISITORS”!! Can you volunteer a bit of extra time to help a senior? resources brought early explorers to this area? How old are Warm & caring people are needed on a weekly basis the rocks of Salt Spring Island?” to visit seniors who are lonely or would look forward These and other ideas will be discussed at the presentation, to a bright spot in their week. We visit seniors at home which takes place at Central Hall on Wednesday, January 10 or take them out for about an hour once a week. at 2 p.m. Spend time playing cards, going for a walk, going TYSICK TALK: Rev. Al Tysick, the director of Our The audio-visual presentation will include a discussion into town, or sipping tea & chatting. Very rewarding! Place homeless shelter in Victoria, gives a moving of the history of the science of geology, a history of various Please call 537-4607 for more information. talk on the plight of the homeless as he addresses the explorations of the Salt Spring area, and a history of the United Church congregation Sunday morning. geology of Salt Spring Island itself. Tai Chi for People with Disabilities Photo by Derrick Lundy Rocks and fossils, and large exploration maps of the Salt Teacher: Osman Phillips Spring Island area will also be displayed. Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Lane Studio - 210 Cedar Lane Please call Osman at 537-5667 before attending Bird watchers unite for winter count Improve Your Memory! By SEAN MCINTYRE sightings, Schultz said, bird- six great horned owls, fi ve Close coordination of par- 28 February, SS Seniors 2:00 p.m. Driftwood Staff ers were thrilled over reports hairy woodpeckers, one ticipants ensures birds are Salt Spring Island birders of an osprey sighting over red-throated loon, 67 trum- not counted more than once are pleased with the results the island’s south end. peter swans, 31 mature bald or by more than a single of the 2006 winter bird count “We’ve only seen one of eagles, 14 red-tailed hawks spotter. now that fi nal numbers from those in fi ve of the past 15 and 12 cackling geese. Results are provided to ARBUTUS THERAPY CENTER the December 17 event have years,” Schultz said. A lot of the time, he added, Bird Studies Canada and Supporting Wellness in the New Year been tallied. He said there were no birders fi nd what they don’t compiled in a database dat- Salt Spring count coordi- sightings of exotic birds like see just as interesting as the ing back to the early 20th Groups, Workshops, and Seminars nator Gilbert Schultz said the brown pelicans spotted species they check off their century. Offered in January “It helps trace long-term the 2005 total is down from off the shores of Victoria last lists. Groups Facilitated by Tom Burton last year’s 13,756 birds but week.The most commonly “Normally there are a lot changes in the environment,” *Men’s Group *Personal Growth Group higher than the 10,467 birds seen species in the Sidney/ more ring-necked ducks on Schultz said. spotted in 2004. Salt Spring region remains St. Mary Lake,” Schultz said. Because this is only the Groups Facilitated by Cindy Clark Numbers may have been the European starling with “Instead of the usual 350, 19th year Salt Spring Island *Parenting Adolescents lower than last year due to 1,350 sightings. The Canada there were only 11 this year. has participated in the event, *Preparing for Parenting for Expectant Parents windy and overcast weath- goose fi nished a close sec- We don’t know why this is. Schultz said, the trends are Groups Facilitated by Randie Clark er conditions on the day of ond with 1,323 and the dark- Maybe they’re just late.” harder to come by. *Woman’s Support and Therapeutic Process Group the count, he added. But the eyed junco came in third Every December, bird He has, however, noticed *Sudden Traumatic Loss Group inclement weather failed to with 1,137. watchers across the coun- a signifi cant decrease in the Workshops Facilitated by Karen Beviere discourage a fl ock of 84 par- Among the more than try participate in winter bird number of western grebes *Homeopathy for Beginners ticipants from turning out. 100 species found in the counts to assemble a clearer found on the island over the *Homeopathy for Injuries & Chronic Pain Despite a lack of rare region, spotters glimpsed picture of population trends. past fi ve years. Workshops Facilitated by Cindy Clark SPACE TO REMEMBER *Parenting on the Edge for Parents *Parenting on the Edge for Professionals Seminars Friday Evenings from 7pm to 9pm YOGA IN 2007 Jan. 12th, ‘Step Parenting’ with Cindy Clark with Brett Wearne, BSc Jan. 19th, ‘Understanding Anticipated-v-Sudden & (Physiotherapist) Traumatic Loss’ with Randie Clark • Suitable for all ages and Jan. 26th, ‘Coping with Depression’ from a levels of experience Psychodynamic and a Homeopathic Perspective • Alignment through releasing tension with Tom Burton and Karen Beviere Suggested drop in fee for Seminars is $5.00 To Register: [email protected] Everyone welcome. www.spacetoremember.com 537-4728

A20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Japanese garden takes root in past and future By SEAN MCINTYRE “This reminds us Driftwood Staff How many time have of the 3!&%s&2%%s#/.&)$%.4)!, you heard the words “never importance of again?” honouring the 3ALT3PRING4RANSITION Despite repeated calls (OUSE#RISIS,INE to remember atrocities and rights of OR injustices of past confl icts, minorities and all TOLL FREE humanity still fi nds ways to shock and awe. Canadian 7OMENS/UTREACH Thanks to a small group of citizens.” 3ERVICES volunteers and overwhelm- — Caffyn Kelley OR ing public support, mem- TOLL FREE bers of the Japanese Garden 3TOPPINGTHE6IOLENCE Society (JGS) have a pro- will be and what the area #OUNSELLINGFOR7OMEN posal they hope will stand will look like.” Kelley said the garden will as a symbol of courage and respect for past, present and cover most of the park’s pres- #HILDREN7HO7ITNESS future generations. ent area and extend down !BUSE#OUNSELLING A concept plan released the riverside trail to central at the Falconshead Grill on Ganges. Based on initial @4RANSITIONS4HRIFT3TORE Saturday shows the Gan- discussions with the public, ges Peace Park transformed the fi nal plan will retain the into a collection of brilliant Peace Park’s popular amphi- )7!6ISANON PROlTSOCIETY maples, sculptures, water- theatre look. PROVIDINGSERVICESTHROUGHOUT courses and paths as part The garden project began THE3OUTHERN'ULF)SLANDSTO Salt Spring Island’s very fi rst as a gesture to commemo- GARDEN FUNDS: Members of the Japanese Garden Society pose with T-shirts and WOMENANDTHEIRCHILDREN public Japanese Garden. rate the forced relocation of their fundraising campaign sign at the Falconshead Grill. Photo by Derrick Lundy AFFECTEDBYVIOLENCEANDABUSE “It’s just all coming Japanese-Canadian families &UNDEDBYTHE together so beautifully,” said from the Gulf Islands during children were relocated from have stepped forward with mate of terrorism and the "#-INISTRYOF#OMMUNITY3ERVICES Caffyn Kelley, the group’s the Second Wold War. the coast and sent inland to contributions. erosion of civil rights,” Kel- secretary. “It gives us the Some 2,200 Japanese- work camps in the province’s Members anticipate total ley said. “This reminds us of sense of where the garden Canadian men, women and interior following Japan’s costs to reach $300,000. Kel- the importance of honouring attack on Pearl Harbour in ley said most of the money the rights of minorities and PRICES EFFECTIVE 1941. will come from fundraising all Canadian citizens.” Sun. Dec. 31 - Sat. Jan. 6 After the war, the majority events, with only a small Salt Spring’s Parks and While supplies last “Growing of internees, many of whom portion from the local and Recreation Commission for the Heart of were born and raised in Can- federal governments. approved the Peace Park site Vancouver Island” ada, resettled in the United “This is very much a com- at a March 2006 meeting. States, Ontario and Quebec. munity project,” she said. All that remains, Kelley said, WINTER Proceeds from the sale of is to present the concept plan Most would never see their HOURS Ganbaru, a fi rsthand account to community groups and homes, possessions or neigh- 8AMTO8PM8 AM TO 8 PM of Rose Murakami’s evic- associations for comment. bours again. Any property 246-4924 tion from and return to Salt Professional designers left behind was sold by the Spring Island, are being put from Vancouver and Japan Baby Canadian government or local into the project. The work have also expressed an inter- Okanagan Jonagold groups entrusted with its care. is available at local book- est in the project. Peeled “It’s been a sore point in stores. If all goes according to the community and needs Interest in the project plan, Kelley said, a fi nal plan Carrots to be addressed. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ A21 Pioneer family it’s fun...it’s free...it’s friday! documented in THE DRIFTWOOD’S free hotel’s history k] By TANYA LESTER tables on the property was Driftwood Contributor revived by current owner First Nations gatherings, Woodward over the summer. the Crofton family half-cen- Billy Eng, the cook, was tury ownership, fire, mur- found in Vancouver by one of der, ghosts, bikers and hip- the Crofton in-laws. He was Seasons Greetings and Special Thanks to our pies are all topics that will hired on the grounds that he be addressed in a Harbour claimed he could “handle” landscape clients of this past year: House Hotel book being any amount of work. In the the Woods, written by Usha Rauten- 1950s, the Croftons helped the Suttons, bach. Eng “rescue” the wife and Marilyn Snook, son he had left behind in the Coe/Porters China. and the MacQueens The hotel bar was The guesthouse slowly the place to go evolved from its beginnings LANDSCAPING SALTSPRING SINCE 1973 of guests sleeping in tents, to 537-4346 • [email protected] “if you cabins and then into a three- wanted to get story hotel, Rautenbach said. The Croftons delayed estab- into a fight” in lishing the “beer parlour” the 1960s. until son Desmond turned 21 years old, the legal drinking age. He was delegated The Salt Spring Cen- to run it. tre School’s founder was In 1971, Walter Herzog approached by hotel owner purchased the hotel. Rauten- Jack Woodward to pen the bach has dubbed this time history after his father, in the hotel’s history as “the John, showed him the 28- mid-life crisis” phase. page booklet Rautenbach A year later, it burned to researched for the Islands the ground in 20 minutes. Farmers Institute. Herzog rebuilt it and added GONG WINNER: Mearnee Summers is seen with “What I love about Har- wings. Rautenbach said her fi rst-place prize — a handmade gong — in a Japa- bour House is that its first her research has revealed nese Garden Society fundraising raffl e. Photo by Derrick Lundy 50 years had this soft, happy a debate “as to whether he British tea and tennis on the was an ardent Marxist or an terrace atmosphere,” said ardent capitalist (with fascist Rautenbach. “This was fol- leanings).” He was murdered Week’s top DRIFTWOOD lowed by its second life, by a beer parlour customer. CLASSIFIEDS which was its rock and roll Today, the Harbour House The Island’s marketplace era.” Hotel continues the tradition bowlers According to Rautenbach’s of a community gathering Page A23 sources (many of whom are place where groups ranging recovering alcoholics), the from unions to the Rotary named hotel bar was the place to go Club meet. Rautenbach said “if you wanted to get into a Woodward is interested in fi ght” in the 1960s. a history that reveals the HIGH Now in its 90th year of hotel’s links to the commu- THINKING OF HAIR REMOVAL? operation, Woodward threw nity and not one about “the a party this spring for the famous people who have ROLLERS Begin now and complete your treatments before spring! Crofton family who started slept there.” High scores in recent the place as a guesthouse. It Rautenbach first became bowling action were: Call 537-4066 today was named after Fred Croft- interested in island history Special Olympics, Decem- on’s home in Ireland. when she began combing ber 20, 2006: Andrew Kri- Let’s Face It Nona Crofton (nee Wil- through archival material to zan, 140; Stuart Elliott, 146; NON-SURGICAL AESTHETICS son) began the Harbour do research about Salt Spring David McEachern, 149; House during World War I Island’s schoolhouses. She Jason Newport, 151; Mah- when her husband Fred went has always been fascinated jor Bains, 168; Gloria Dale, to war, was wounded and with solving puzzles. 186. subsequently convalesced at Having tired of doing Special Olympics, Decem- Shaunessey Hospital. Her six crosswords and reading ber 27: Gloria Dale, 153; LD SALTY children (a seventh arrived murder mysteries, the retired O Mahjor Bains, 206. ISLAND the , SALT SPRING later after Fred’s return) were teacher is now using her GANGES put to work cleaning, helping sleuthing abilities to piece new 250-537=5551 to prepare meals and serv- together the true stories of The Living Word ing. The family lived among the island’s past. For youryour convenience convenience the guests. To this end, Rautenbach John 14:6 “The point of life was to requests the public’s help. Jesus answered, New JanuaryJanuary Hours Hours work hard and to play hard,” Anyone who has stories I am the way and the truth Rautenbach quoted a tape of about the hotel or photo- and the life. Monday-Saturday 10am10am - 5pm- 5pm Crofton family interviews graphs (regardless of quality No one comes to the father available at the Salt Spring Sunday 11am11am - 4pm- 4pm and interior shots are pre- except through me. Archives. ferred) should contact her at On the property, the fam- 537-2883. Any individuals ily grew all of the vegetables who have a photograph that WINSOME WHITE Open 77 Days Days a Week a Week Please Read: Isiah 42, 1 to 7 Ganges 537-5551537-5551 used in the meals served to is used in the 128-page book Matthew 12, 15 to 21 the guests. Growing vege- will receive $25. The Right Part for Your Honda...Is From Honda

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Tourney participants raise their discs in a tournament salute Photo by Derrick Lundy The SPCA will be closed from Thursday Dec. 21 - Thursday Jan. 4 Boxing Day disc tourney draws 54 Some 54 competitors gath- also of Vancouver, in sec- Information on Amateur in distance, but long in trees During that time the shelter will be ered at the annual Salt Spring ond place. Third place was Women, Open Masters and to avoid.” Boxing Day Disc Golf Tour- awarded to Dean Crouse of Advanced Open was unavail- The weather was excel- running on an nament at the Mouat Park Salt Spring. able at press time. lent for the annual event, course. The Amateur Class was A highlight of the tour- with rain holding off until EMERGENCY ONLY BASIS Players came from Van- taken by a local golfer, Mar- nament was the exciting the fi nal few minutes of the couver Island, Pender Island cus Hundt, who also took the achievement of an amazing competition. The tourna- and Vancouver, joining local highest score among all Salt four holes in one, with three ment ran from 10:30 a.m. Happy New Year to All afi cionados. Spring participants. of them credited to local golf- until dark, with fi nal awards “It was a good turnout,” Open Women went to ers. Fritz Arnold, Michael delivered by candlelight. said local competitor Fritz Christie Lee of Vancouver, Lees and Scott Chapman all The following day, a hi/low Arnold. with second place awarded managed the feat, as well as score doubles game was held GULF ISLANDS Results were not complete to Joan Gignac of Cobble Michael McMillan of Van- at the private Mansell Farm as of press time Tuesday, Hill. The Open Grand Mas- couver. course. Local golfers Dean SEPTIC LTD. but the following catego- ters fi rst prize went to Dan When asked whether a Crouse and Erik Vanderwek- “Islanders serving Islanders” RON’S ries were reported and more Walker of Campbell River hole in one is common in ken took the honours at that information will be available and second place was award- disc golf, Arnold replied that informal game. • Septic tank pump-outs within a week at the B.C. ed to Salt Spring’s own it is not as rare as might be For more information on • Electronic tank-locating RENOS disc golf website. Fritz Arnold. First place assumed. disc golf in B.C. and the • Inspections, repairs In the Open Division, Dave in Advanced Masters was “It’s less unusual than in final results of the Boxing • Emergency service & Ross of Vancouver came in awarded to Gordon Murphy, regular golf,” he said. “Espe- Day tournament, visit www. fi rst with a score of 93, fol- another local disc golf com- cially on the Salt Spring bcdss.bc.ca. Results should WE WELCOME VISA • MASTERCARD Finishing Carpentry lowed by Mike McMillan, petitor. course. We are rather short be available within a week. • AMERICAN EXPRESS PH: 653-4013 537-9847 292 ARMAND WAY, 20 years on SSI

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Andrea 537-8464 hard over the three days it takes to assemble the hampers, the adults $10, teens $5 20 words or less $12.75 / Additional words 50¢ ea 20 drivers who deliver the fi nished hampers to families all over Deadline TUESDAY 10am 6 DEATHS the island and lastly the crew who worked with us to clean up the Farmers Institute after it was over. The help from all of you is GET YOUR AD NOTICED! Elizabeth Lee PATRICK BEATTIE most appreciated and makes our job easier and our work load a Modern azz Bold and centered headlines Licensed Funeral Director little lighter. TEEN & ADULT $1.00 per line Funeral #22 Merchant Mews There are just too many donors and helpers to name everyone, starts March 29 Box 315, Ganges P.O. but without the help of the following major sponsors, the program 5-6:30pm Not available in Free/Recyclables Consultant simply could not exist. Many thanks to you all! SSI, V8K 2V9 MAHON HALL DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS $12.75 per column inch 537-1023 Tel: (250) 537-1022 Farmers Institute and Barry Dunster; Ganges Village Market; (minimum size one inch) Fax: (250) 537-2012 Thrifty Foods; Ganges Chapter IODE; Lions Club; Harlan’s 538-0116 Chocolates; Soya Nova Tofu Shop; Jaimeson Pet Food; Foxglove IN MEMORIUM & CELEBRATION ADS Farm & Garden Supply; Salt Spring Coffee Company; SSI 1 column x 4” $25 (reg rate $47.00) 6 DEATHS Middle School; all elementary schools; Phoenix School; SSI Fire Department; all of the churches around the island. NEW SPECIAL OFFERS We wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year, and 20 words or less $10.50 additional words 45¢ each look forward to working with you again in 2007. Happy Jack (John Matthew) DuMoulin Deadline MONDAY 4pm / WEDNESDAY 4pm Simon and Melanie Morris DOUBLE DIP: February 22, 1932 – December 26, 2006 Coordinators (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD SSICS Christmas Hamper Program New Jack died unexpectedly Boxing Day evening of Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price ...... $10.50 ...... $5.25 natural causes unrelated to his recent surgery. His Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) ...... $5.25 ...... $10.50 family is thankful that he was able to have spent 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) ...... $19.95 ...... incl Christmas with them. Christmas always meant so Year! FOR A complete calendar of SOLO: much to him. coming events check the Drift- (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD Jack was born in Hermulheim, Germany. He grew wood Community Calendar, in Celebrate Epiphany our offi ce in the Upper Ganges with Buy only Friday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 up through the Second World War and was fond Centre, 328 Lower Ganges Road, JANUARY Buy only Wednesday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 of relating the adventures and misadventures of or on our website at www.gulfi s- Bach’s HOURS: growing up during a war. His was certainly not a lands.net. Use the calendar for 3 FOR 2: get the 3rd ad free! (no refunds) usual childhood. Jack’s favourite subject in school event planning and to make sure “Christmas Oratorio” Open Tuesday (merchandise only) 1ST AD 2ND AD 3RD AD was English so it is not surprising that when he your date doesn’t confl ict with Parts 3 & 4 Buy Wed./Fri./Wed...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free someone else’s. through decided to leave post-war Germany it was Canada he FERNWOOD DOCK PHOTO SATURDAY JAN. 6/ 8PM Saturday Buy Fri./Wed./Fri...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free chose. Aft er a short stay in Toronto, he traveled to CONTEST Wednesday Repeat Fri. WE HAVE winners! 1st Prize, All Saints by-the-Sea 9am - 4:30pm OBITUARIES BC, eventually settling in Port Alberni until moving ...... $12.75 ...... $6.38 to Vancouver in 1970. In 2003, Jack and his wife, Allan Mather; 2nd Prize, Diane Anglican Church Ask about special discounts for obituaries. (per column inch) Little; 3rd Prize, Patricia Taylor. Barbara, made the decision to retire to Salt Spring. Honourable Mention: Rolf Dam- Bach on the Rock PLACE YOUR AD BEYOND SALT SPRING! Jack was truly a ‘jack of all trades’. He was never afraid mel, Beata Denz, Uri Cogan. All FRASER’S photos and judges notes will be Tickets $12/$6 at BUY VANCOUVER ISLAND $123 of tackling any project and was invariably successful. displayed at Raven Street Cafe Love My Kitchen, Stuff & Nonsense THIMBLE FARMS Your 25 word classified ad appears in the Driftwood and He was fi rst an electrician at the Somas Mill, but his starting Jan. 7. Everyone wel- and at the door 175 Arbutus Road 15 community papers on V.I. Over 262,455 readers. expertise in creative problem solving was recognized come. A very special thank you to 537-5788 BUY LOWER MAINLAND $113.45 by M&B who paid for the courses that enabled him judges Dr. Malcolm Bond, David Your 25 word classified ad appears in 15 community papers Borrowman, Shinobu Verhagen to become an electronics engineer. for their insight and support. Visit in the lower mainland. Over 525,455 readers. Salt Spring Island Community Jack’s accomplishments were too numerous to list. Raven Street, see the photos BUY BC INTERIOR $124.95 then take a walk on our dock. He primarily worked in research and development Service Society Your 25 word classified ad appears in 22 community papers FERNWOOD COMMUNITY POT SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP in the interior. Over 208,856 readers. focusing mainly on electronic controls and LUCK BCYCNA NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS $395 programs especially for the lumber industry. One Jan 7, 2 - 7 pm. Hosted by Raven MEETING Your 25 word classified will appear in more than 110 commu- of the highlights of his career though was designing Street Cafe. For details call 537- 5 p.m., Th ursday January 18, 2007 2273. nity newspapers in BC and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. controls for the oil industry, which eventually took 268 Fulford-Ganges Road him to China twice. South End Nia PAYMENT Time to get in shape? Why not try A general membership meeting open to all current something new? Fitness for the • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. Surviving him are his wife, Barbara, living on Salt paid members will be convened prior to the regular Spring Island and his three daughters; Shirley Whole Self - Great workout, great • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have an advertising account. music, great stress relief. Blissful, board meeting to consider the following special Christopherson and her husband Darryl, and sweaty fun! Wed. 7-8:15 pm The resolutions: PLACING AN AD grandchildren, Kevin, Myles and Capri of Penticton Gatehouse, 190 Reynolds Rd. “BE IT RESOLVED that the constitution of Salt • In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges and Kelowna; daughter Sharie DuMoulin of beg. Jan 10. 653-9235. Spring Island Community Services Society be • By telephone, 250-537-9933, or fax, 250-537-2613 Coquitlam and daughter Jennifer DuMoulin of BEGINNERS TAI Chi course. Monday’s 5-6pm, starts January amended as follows: 2.h (purpose) expanded from White Rock. His family and many friends will sadly • By email to: [email protected] 8. Call 537-5667 for details. www. housing projects to aff ordable housing projects for miss him. cedarlanestudio.com. • By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road, those with low to moderate incomes.” Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. Th e memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. SWORD FORM,12 week course begins January 8, 1pm - 2pm. “BE IT RESOLVED that the constitution of Salt Saturday, January 6 at the United Church, 111 CHECK YOUR AD Call 537-5667 for details. www. Spring Island Community Services Society be Hereford Avenue, Rev. Ruth Cairns offi ciating, with cedarlanestudio.com. Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error amended as follows: add “6. Th e Society shall not a tea following in the hall downstairs. TAI CHI exercises to promote appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable dispose of its assets to a member of the Society for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the Donations may be made to the MS Society, the SSI health and vitality for people with advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. limited mobility (class can be without receiving full and valuable consideration. Conservancy or charity of your choice. done seated). Begins January 8. Th is clause is unalterable.” will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. Call for details 537-5667. A24 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 20 COMING EVENTS 34 NOTICES 55 HELP WANTED Services Merchandise 350 MISC. FOR SALE IF YOU ARE SALT SPRING BINGO LOOKING FOR WORK 107 BUSINESS SERVICES 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES MINI STORAGE BOOK-KEEPING & TAX Prepara- MEADEN HALL THEN READ THIS! 347 Upper Ganges Road Royal Canadian Legion tion. Personal and small business. • Local Job Postings Call Business Basics 538-0950. SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE "When convenience • Internet, Computer, Telephone and Fax Services and security matter" THURSDAY 109 CAREGIVERS ON ALL YOUR BUILDING January 4 • Individual Support and Information On: REQUIREMENTS! 537-5888 • Wage Subsidies Programs LIVE-IN care needed immedi- Early Birds, 6:30 pm ately for senior lady on Galiano • Self Employment • Flooring Sponsored by Island. Private suite on beauti- • Heating 351 MISC. WANTED Ladies Auxiliary • Employment for Youth & ful waterfront property, car WANTED: DOUBLE kitchen sink. Royal Canadian! Legion Br. 92. People with Disabilities available. Previous experience, • Eaves Call 653-9922. • Weekly Drop-In Resume Clinics - Each Wed. 10 am - 3 pm resourcefulness, patience and All proceeds to bursaries for energy are a must, references • Plumbing 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Salt Spring Island students. ALL AT NO COST TO YOU required. 250-539-2176, 250- • Roofing BEAUTIFUL OLD piano $500. Phone 537-5979 / Fax 537-5976 or Drop In 721-0299, or 604-926-3615. 653-9997. 10 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday For all your building 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK 29 LOST AND FOUND Beacon Employment Services, 116 CLEANING requirements, large or small! SMALL GIRL’S new toy found. 343 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island NO SURPRISES House- THE SPCA will be closed from Claim at Sabine’s Book Shop. cleaning, insured & bond- Thursday Dec. 21 – Thursday Jan 538-0025. ed, 12 years on island ex- 4. During that time the shelter perience has openings for will be running on an Emergency FOUND: ONE colourful rooster The government of Canada has 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. only basis. For information call Bold is contributed to this initiative. on Epron Road. Call 537-1772. 2007. 537-2186. 537-4978 537-2123. 32 MEETINGS Beautiful 118 COMPUTERS 322 COMPUTERS 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES 3 SEAT COUCH and 2 seat love Get your ad CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, noticed! seat. Free but you pick up. Call software and networking sup- Alfred, evenings, 537-5789. We now offer port. We do housecalls. 537- Bold and 2827 or (cell) 250-701-8022. FREE WASHER, dryer & big Centered Please go and back-up your deep freeze. Call 653-9922. SALT SPRING Headlines important data now! SALT SPRING Island Recycle LOCAL TRUST $1.00 per line Depot is located at 349 Rainbow COMMITTEE NOTICE OF 3!6% 330 FOOD PRODUCTS Rd. We are open Tuesday through BUSINESS MEETING (Not available in Too Lates /NYOUR-AC Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. This or Free/Recyclables) POSITIONS AVAILABLE service is operated by Salt Spring The Salt Spring Island Local '5,&)3,!.$3 SERVICESTRAINING CALDWELL’S Island Community Services. Trust Committee will be $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Please call The Recycle Depot at meeting to consider various In our Kitchen and Restaurant H OAKSPRING #HRISTMAS 6ALENTINES 537-1200, or Community Servic- matters of general business, FARM es at 537-9971 for information on such as applications "IRTHDAY'IFTCARDSARE materials accepted for recycling. received, bylaw reviews and Employment Please send resumes to: AVAILABLENOW Since 1882 meeting notes • [email protected] Currently available: 390 WEBSITES DATE: Thursday, 'OODFOR-AC/38"ASICSAND 50 BUSINESS OPP • Box 001 Driftwood BEYONDINCLUDINGPAGELAYOUT WORD • FREE RANGE SALT SPRING Music is on the January 11, 2007 PROCESSING DATABASES DIGITALAUDIO GRAIN-FED PORK Internet at www.saltspringmu- TIME: 1:00 p.m. WORK AT HOME ONLINE • Call Barry (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 537-9339 RECORDING 0HOTOSHOP0LUSANYOFTHE • FRESH CUT LUMBER sic.com. Hear song samples PLACE: ArtSpring - Start a real home-based SERVICESOFFEREDINOUROFlCES before you buy. Pay by cheque 100 Jackson Avenue business. Work when you /NSALEUNTIL$ECEMBERST 537-5380 or 537-2152 or credit card. More than 40 Starting at 1:00 p.m. up to want. Apply online and start CDs available. today! www.wfhbc.com. 45 minutes will be available 335 FURNITURE for the public to discuss 100 MILE HOUSE, Courte- local land use matters with nay, New Westminster, Port WWWTARRISINNOVATIONSCA LOVE SEAT and sofa set. Modern the Local Trust Committee. Alberni and other excit- glass top coffee table, CD tower. Real Estate Those who wish to present ing BC locations available 138 MISC. SERVICES All in great shape. 537-2566 a more formal petition, or now with Great Canadian 340 GARAGE SALES 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE make a delegation to the Dollar Store. Call us today A - ALL-WAYS APPROVED. Committee as an Agenda We finance everyone. Can- LIONS GARAGE Sale: Closed HOME FOR SALE 1-877-388-0123; www.dol- Attractive, spacious home with item, must advise Islands ada’s finance leader. Rates until January 5. larstores.com.00 large garden in 55+ development. Trust staff at least one week 0% & 0% down. 6000 new & MONEY MAKER. Local 350 MISC. FOR SALE Sun room, carport, storage, fruit in advance of the meeting used Ford, Dodge, GM cars, route. No selling on your 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED EXPERT CLOCK repair and trees. $210,000. 537-4159 for info so that they can be added to trucks & SUVs. Good, bad, part. For more info call 1- restoration - antiques my spe- & to view. the beginning of the Agenda. no credit. No payment until For information about the 866-821-2569; www.tele- cialty. Free estimates, reason- the new year. Free Vegas trip 490 WEBSITES Agenda, please call the cardinfo.com. able rates. Free house calls PAINT PERSON included. You work, you drive. REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf Islands Trust at 537-9144 for shut-ins and heavy clocks. Instant telephone approval. 1- Islands are viewable anywhere in 55 HELP WANTED Mark’s Clockworks, 537-5061. REQUIRED 866-987-0915. the world with Internet access. FULL TIME construction jobs EXPERT WATCH repairs by 34 NOTICES Salt Spring Island CREDITQUEENS.COM. New www.gulfi slands.net. available. Phone 653-4312. certifi ed watchmaker. We buy IF YOUR Driftwood subscription Full-time position & pre-owned automotive fi- LIVE-IN COMPANION/CARE Community Services scrap gold. Located between label has the date highlighted, with benefi ts to the nancing, domestic and im- GIVER Crofton and Duncan. Serving now is the time to renew! requires a: port. Terms to fit your budget. FOR ELDERLY man with Par- successful candidate. the Cowichan Valley over 25 Rentals PICK UP YOUR PICTURES! Same day approval. Call Bar- kinson’s, located in Brinkwor- Family Advancement years. Call L.D. Frank - Jeweller THANK YOU Saltspring for your PLEASE DROP rie - 1-866-832-0156 or go to thy. Experience and references and Watchmaker, 250-748-6058 great photos in 2006. If you Counsellor RESUME TO MARK. www.creditqueens.com. necessary. Call for interview, (Duncan). 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT have not picked up your photo The purpose of the position A - ALL-WAYS APPROVED. please do so before Jan.31st 537-5652. PENINSULA VACUUMS. Same 1 BEDROOM PLUS office. is to provide community We finance everyone. Can- or they will be destroyed. Jim PHARMACY TECHNICIAN re- day service to all makes and Ocean view, 1200 sq. ft. ada’s finance leader. Rates Eastman, Mary Davidson, Bob quired full-time at the Uptown based interventions models. Service and repairs for lower-level suite near Gan- 0% & 0% down. 6000 new & Akerman, Josie Ball, Cathy Pharmasave. Ability to work to children, youth and built-in vacuums. House calls. ges. $795 + utilities. 818- used Ford, Dodge, GM cars, Cronin, Erin McLeod, Mary-Ann hard and stay organized under families who live on the New and used. 250-656-2122. 642-5526. trucks & SUVs. Good, bad, Jarman, Angela Huser, Sherjill pressure a must. Willingness to Outer Gulf Islands. The FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL BRAND NEW ocean view stu- Adshead, Hannah Brown, Col- work Saturdays an asset. Will people served are seen no credit. No payment until dio suite near Beddis Beach, leen Hay, Allan Haskins, Carole the new year. Free Vegas trip also removal of any scrap met- train the right candidate. Please as individuals, families als. 537-2768. $695 + util. 818-642-5526. Lee, ernie Reynolds, Norman apply in person to the dispen- included. You work, you drive. and groups of children/ JACUZZI BRAND Hot Tub. New: Rothwell, Merle Schure, Maggie sary manager. 60 WORK WANTED Instant telephone approval. 1- Smith, Danielle Vandervlis, Lin- youth in the schools and 866-987-0915. jets, plumbing, heater pack, 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY CLEAN TEAM. House cleaning da Popov, Bryn, Bert McCann, community. Duties include NEED A CAR or truck? Good cover, 4 H.P. pump. Circ. pump Ida McManus, Carol Simpson, Duty Technician at Kingland plus shopping, deliveries, yard, option, cedar panels, digital providing counselling and recycling, laundry, you name it. credit, bad credit. Want a UPPER GANGES CENTRE Grace Bracher, Sam Barlow, Freightliner, Hay River, NT control. $2600. Dual lounger support to families who Courtesy estimates. 653-9407. Visa? #1 success rate. De- nd Bert Small, Caren Fennel, Julia requires solid technical and 538-8244. 1 - 2 Floor diagnostic skills. CAT, Cum- are referred by MCFD. We’ll get it done! livery in BC. www.drivehome- Hatchard, Cindy Brooks, Ashley MOVING SALE OFFICE Atkins, Birgit Bateman, Jo Bo- mins, Detroit and Mercedes JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/ now.com or 888-501-1148. Qualifi cations, Education Quality wood furniture: dbl. ped- deer, Carman Callisen, Lynne diesel experience preferred. contractor available for additions, EXPLORING THE BIBLE- A • 289 sq. ft. and Experience: estal desk, tea cart, Sweiger Earwaker, Marilyn Field, Sarah $33.40/hour, pension, group renos, etc. Quality & integrity. free basic Bible correspon- • 2 pc. washroom chesterfi eld suite, lg. china cabi- Kerrigan, Robin Little, Mik Lov- plan and relocation assis- A degree in social work or Guaranteed. References. 537- dence course designed for • Chair lift 2820, cell: 538-7700. net, sewing machine/cabinet, ering, Lynda Mouk, Hanna Mun- tance. Apply to: employ- other social sciences and everyone. For your copy: ETB, cheval mirror, end tables, etc. For more information neke, Donna Neish, Jennifer [email protected] or a minimum of two years FOR ALL your renovation and re- P.O. Box 154, Shelburne, ON, 537-4159. or to view, please call Savoie, Monica Ritenour, Rick fax to 867-874-2843. experience working with pair needs, phone the Jobman at L0N 1S5 or exploringthebi- 537-2262. No job is too small! TRANSFER HOME movies to 537-9220 or 537-2239 Tyson, Amanda Ziola, Hannah PHONE DISCONNECTED? children and families is [email protected]. DVD: 16 mm, Super-8, Regular Brown, Robert Bell, Rosie Cal, Super special: only $10 for fi rst required. Ability to work THE LAWYER REFERRAL 8 fi lms. We do video transfers Alyce Eleninor, Julie Elizabeth, month plus hook up. Everyone SERVICE is a public service independently, being too: Hi-8, 8mm, digital 8, mini- 520 HOUSES FOR RENT Jazzi Griffi ths, Gail Hay, Carly welcome. Guaranteed approval. JOB SQUAD that matches people with familiar with the Gulf DV or dvcam to DVD or VHS Huusberger, Erin Jory, R & B Free long distance package. * NOW BOOKING FOR FALL legal concerns to a lawyer AVAILABLE JANUARY 15, Islands and being able to tape. Foreign conversions. Salt- Manley, Sharon McCollough, Call Easy Reconnect now 1- PAINTING AND RENOS! * in their area. A half hour February, March, April (pick work in communities that SpringSound, 131 McPhillips Nicolas Pringle, Flo Schreiner, 877-446-5877. “Serving the Island consultation with a lawyer 1 to 4 months). Sunny, have limited resources is Since 1989” Ave. 653-0046. ocean view, private beach, Jean Williams, Alexandra Bell, WAREHOUSE/PARTS PER- is $25 plus taxes, and regu- an asset. STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Fully Doreen Bennett, Joyce Camp- SON REQUIRED on the 537-5703 lar lawyer fees follow if you sewage-holding (polyethylene). furnished, ADSL, satellite, bell, Peggy Cliffe, Meredith Queen Charlotte Islands. 30 hours per week. both agree to proceed. Phone Ecological Systems: sewage- walk to south-end ferry and Fawcett, Judy Guedes, Diane Includes keeping mainte- 1.800.663.1919. Can they do Closing date: TWO EAGER, VERY treatment plants, effl uent fi lters. village. References please. Hall, Isabel Hunt, Donna Jen- nance records, purchasing HARD-WORKING that? Isn’t that against the January 15, 2007 Visa, Mastercard, American $1850/ month including utili- kins, Jill Shugar, Heather Leed- & maintaining a stocked & HANDYMEN law? Call DIAL-A-LAW to Submit applications to: Express accepted. GIS Sales & ties. NS, NP! 653-4810. ham, Ruth Liston, Doris Cittle, orderly warehouse. Fax re- find out. Lawyers have pro- 268 Fulford Ganges Road • Clean Up, Recycling & Rentals, call 653-4013. Ken Mackenzie, Cheryl Reda, sumes: 250-557-4306, email vided practical information WATERFRONT ACREAGE Salt Spring Island, BC Hauling Your Junk to the Dump PLAN NOW for summer water 1100 sq. ft. 3 bedroom house, Elsie Bosnell, Heather Spain, [email protected]. Phone • Chainsaw Work/Firewood about different areas of law Sekundar Umedaly, Marilyn 250-557-4282. V8K 2C4 in scripts. These scripts tell shortages. Tanks and roof top surrounding deck, Long Har- • Alder & Brush Clearing collection planning. Isles West bour. Available immed., long Tamboline, Angela Voegeli, Car- • Gardening & Maintenence you what your legal rights ol Walde, Judy Willett, Michelle are and what the law says Water Services. 653-4513. term for $1250. 1-604-535- (Mowing and Trimming) 9700. Muir, Bob Delion, Ruth Riddell, • Fencing • Welding about it. This service is free HOME TELEPHONE DISCON- Karen Stunder, Roodenburg, See a and is available in English, • Carpentry NECTED? Reconnect today LONG-TERM HOUSE rent- among many others....if your • Painting and General Labour Chinese, & Punjabi. Phone and save. Low monthly rates. al; February ’07 to June name is mentioned, you have great photo in the 1.800.565.5297 or www.di- No credit checks. No depos- ‘07. Beautiful home in a picture at the Driftwood. See Courtesy Estimates alalaw.org. its. Receive free long distance Channel Ridge overlooking Reasonable Rates you all before Jan.31st. Driftwood? CRIMINAL RECORD? Ca- with activation. Call Imagination Stuart Channel. 4 bedrooms, AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE 653-9101 nadian pardon seals record. Group 1-866-443-4408. 2 baths, 2 car garage, fully If you would like to loosen up Call today U.S. waiver permits legal AMAZING RELIEF the first furnished and complete with stiff joints, relieve stress, or lose American entry. Why risk em- night!!! Restless Leg Syn- appliances. 1.75 acres ad- some pounds and have some to order your reprint! CLASSIFIED ployment, licensing, travel, drome and leg cramps gone. jacent to 500 acres of pro- fun, aquafi t is for you! Mon., HOTLINE arrest, deportation, property Sleep deeply, safe with medi- tected land complete w/ hik- Wed. & Fri. 9 - 10 am. For more confiscation? Canadian - U.S. cation, proven results guar- ing trails. Rental cost $1650 information, call Theresa @ 537-9933 537-9933 Immigration specialists. 1- anteed!!! www.allcalm.com, per month. Contact Andrew 537-1867. 800-347-2540. 1-800-765-8660. 510-579-3555. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ▲ A25

510 COMMERCIAL SPACE 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY GOTTA SELL your car, truck, Upper Ganges Village boat, RV, trailer or motor- Home Sweet Home ISLAND EXPLORER cycle? Advertise it in the Shopping Centre Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services Driftwood for 8 weeks at only 204 ARCHITECTS 225 DESIGNERS $37.95. (private party ads, 20 368 Lower Ganges Road STUDIO APARTMENT $650 words, 1 vehicle per special, ...... must be prepaid.) Call 537- Available Feb. 1 Until June 30 Neil Morie m a i b c LET’S GET 9933 for details. architect Space Available Vesuvius Area, Fully Furnished PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to www.neilmoriearchitect.com STARTED! $ Classify ads are accepted until 4, Fulford Marina Bring your sketches & ideas 1051 sq. ft. WATERFRONT COTTAGE ...... 850 ph. 653-4812 10:00 am Tuesday at the rate creative design and together we’ll design (or 1 Bdrm, Semi Furnished, Suit One Person Only of $12.75 for 20 words or less responsive to site upgrade) your dream home. Long Term, Available Immed. and 50 cents for each addition- craft and client Through the use of computer- Contact: Ferd Kallstrom al word. The Driftwood cannot aided drafting, we’ll quickly $ (250) 701-3591 2 BDRM PRIVATE HOME ...... 1350 be responsible for errors or 218 CLEANING produce the working drawings Fully Furnished, Like New Inside, omissions as these ads may you’ll take to your contractor. Long Term Available Immed. not be proof read because of PLEASE CALL time constraint. HELSET DESIGN 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT $ NO SURPRISES 3 BDRM HOME ...... 1500 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA 600. 537-1037 FULFORD VILLAGE TRAILER ON ravine, 2 bed- Available Feb. 1, Long Term, Vesuvius Area Very low kilometres, great HOUSECLEANING Cabin & studio by stream & room, private deck, tenant can shape, no accidents, one owner. and ask for Jim • Construction cleaning waterfall, on 1 acre of land, 2 get cable for high speed inter- $ Upgraded Hindle exhaust, Sub- 3 BDRM HIGHEND TOWNHOUSE ...... 1850 • Property maintenance bdrm., outdoor shower, wood net. $700 per month, available Zero windscreen, comes with 2 236 FIREWOOD Available Now Until June 30 • Housecleaning stove w/wood incl., & wrap immediately. Call 537-6860. helmets (size large and med). • 12 yrs in business around deck. 6 min. to ferry, First $4,500 takes it. Call Brett, NEWLY RENOVATED two bed- • Insured and bonded HONEST OL’S pets considered, $995 + util. room townhouse. Very sunny 537-4722 538-5543. FIREWOOD NS. Jan. 1. 604-255-5230. area close to Ganges, new THE WARDROBE 30% OFF SMALL BRIGHT cottage , washer, dryer, fridge, stove, 1-800-800-9492 EVERYTHING 537-2186 •GUARANTEED CORD wood floors, window seat, full Cut, Split & delivered two bathrooms, two decks, Cotton & Silk clothing, •Cedar fence rails bathroom, walking distance new hardwood floor in living Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded Scarves, Bags, Hats, Belts 220 CONCRETE to town. Suitable for a quiet, area, new carpet in bedrooms, management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. & Accessories, Silver, Stone, 653-4165 mature tenant with references. high speed internet available Shell & Wood, Jewellery, Re- NS, cat OK. $750/month, in- in this area $1050 per month, cycled tie-dye . Take an ad- 295 WINDOWS cludes hydro. 537-4155. available February 1/07. 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A26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD This Week’s Horoscope Women’s group by Michael O’Connor sends overseas Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) knowledge is likely and this is bringing you The New Year begins with you eager to to new levels of confi dence. Although your assert your leadership. This includes initiat- energy level may feel high these days, you ing new ideas. Deciphering which direction probably need to overcome tendencies to take may be a lingering challenge, yet you to take on too much and this alert will be girls to school may be clear that you want to build upon a active all year. Many dreams and ideals are more solid platform somehow. Your power dancing in your mind and you are deter- potential grew steadily last year and so did mined to bring them into reality. Innovative Second of two parts Moipone and the head- your overall scope of responsibility. You will and inventive urges are active as well and be reminding others of this early on and will these stand to come more fully to your Last week the Driftwood master in Lesotho this past not easily yield your position. In fact, you will awareness within a couple of weeks, so published the fi rst part of a August; the headmaster felt aim to increase this power leverage. Outlin- take note. These are linked to changes in ing key ideas, intentions and goals early on your overall lifestyle that continue to stir report from the Salt Spring that knowing she had sup- in the year will prove very worthwhile; why your imagination. This restless determina- chapter of the Canadian port, both moral and fi nan- be merely reactive? Deciphering who you tion may yet be unclear in terms of actual are and are not and who are your friends and direction, yet you feel the need to prepare Federation of University cial, from women overseas, not and/or what it means to be a true friend and do your homework. Women (CFUW), outlining would encourage Moipone are questions that will linger all year. Lead with a plan and by example. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) how several overseas girls with her studies. Deciphering your personal worth and Taurus (Apr 21 – May 20) value continues as the New Year begins. will be educated as a result Lumbemba and Ireen of Balancing realism with idealism contin- Exercising a due amount of discipline will of the group’s fundraising Zambia have three years to ues as 2007 gets underway. Learning how remain important in 2007. Returns for bet- to win friends and influence people may ter or worse will become apparent by Sep- efforts. This second half completion of secondary be the practical end of the deal. Learning tember so outline your goals and follow- gives information on some school. how to genuinely connect and empathize through. There is great power in making with whom and how others are is the ideal. clear intentions and it is based on the law of the benefi ciaries. There are 12 grades Seeing beyond what should be and simply of attraction. This is a popular theme these altogether in the Zambian acknowledging what is, is a healthy begin- days, although it is ancient knowledge, ning. This does include your own public and thanks in part to a recent movie called In the scheme of system. professional life. Your willingness to meet “The Secret” which is serving to make it From Grade 3 subjects new people and try new things is a general common knowledge. Intend to be more things, they are and ideal theme all year. New educational independent and self-suffi cient along the are supposed to be taught interests and initiatives are highlighted for lines of self-awareness and meaningful few in number, September, so scope things out. More than purpose. However you do it, this is a time in English to bridge the outer voices or realities, your own inner to take command of your life focus and but the effect communication gaps authority and, hopefully, source of inspira- direction. between the 73 different tion is pushing you to re-invent and/or re- ripples out into envision the possibilities. Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) languages spoken around Building and fortifying your overall base Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) of operations is a strong theme for you the current and the country. Taking stock of what you have and need and now. This includes your willingness to take However, many teachers what you would like to clear to make room risks to expand your vision and horizons. future families for current and emerging realities are in the Perhaps you need to do this in terms of continue in a mixture of spotlight as the New Year begins. This may where and how you live. Can you imagine and communities English and local languages. well include material realities like posses- where and how you can live so that you feel sions and money, yet it may also include more inspired and creative? Certain habit of these girls. At the end of Grade 7 all weighing the importance of your friendships patterns and locations either empower us and other associations. In certain respects or diminish our power and they also work students are required to take you are eager to or feeling compelled some- together to compound the situation either a set of national exams. how to expand your scope of friendships way. This is a time to push through and and associations. Making key moves is likely beyond and to be willing to be conscious One girl, Paremaswani A handful are admitted to and this will be apparent already or very of if, how and where you are avoiding or of India, has completed secondary school. soon. Change is the law and the more we escaping reality or in denial. Be open to can fl ow with it with confi dence and without knowledge, wisdom and guidance whether her secondary education, They often travel a con- resistance the better. Defending the status from within or without that will assist you and is no longer on our siderable distance to attend quo will cause problems. Accepting the to activate your greater potential. Take ini- need to let go into the fl ow of life is a corner- tiative now! rolls. Moipone of Lesotho and unfortunately most stone to health and happiness. Allow tears and Tracy in the Solomon students cannot afford the as necessary yet keep moving along. Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) With the Sun now in your sign, this is a Islands continue their fees which equate to almost Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) time of taking pioneering leads. Even if schooling, and three new Initiating new relationships and friendships your situation is basically secure, perhaps the average yearly income in and building upon existing ones is a central you can begin to entertain a new hobby. girls, Lumbemba and Ireen the country. theme. If you are really keen and aware you Rather deep changes continue to rumble will include opening to new levels of con- within and since your is the sign of society from Zambia, plus Tessa The persistence of girls sciousness in your scope. Sometimes the at large, you might imagine what is going from Kenya, have been attending school remains process is eliminative then accumulative. on beneath the surface of outer realities. In other words, loosening the grip of prior Bringing your knowledge power down to selected for this coming lower than that of boys. perceptions, attitudes and self-concepts earth to realize a dream is not just a play year. In Uganda, Muko High is necessary before you will allow for new on words. What are your dreams? Beyond ones. The unknown is generally intimidating the scope of your own kin and worldly One or two others may be School is an O and A- to most people yet clinging to familiarity for ambition, how can you gain inspiration added. level secondary school for the sake of security can defi nitely backfi re. and vision by lending some of your time Take some time to decipher what you are and energy to larger causes? This kind of Individual members are boys and girls. Founded afraid of. If you think you have no fears, think vision will raise your vibration to a higher sponsoring Faith, Kilidenzi, a little harder. The point is that once any fear level. The need is great and the time is by the Anglican Church of is acknowledged, we gain power over it yet short. In any case, this is an ideal time to and Patience of Uganda. In Uganda, Diocese of Kigesi, denying fear is what empowers it over us. boldly venture forth. Get to know yourself better than ever and be addition, other individuals as a rural school it depends open to new associations. Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) have pledged to sponsor on the collection of school This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) and while you may be awake, you may seven other girls — a total fees. The school is proud Creating better health and building your want to enjoy just a little more R&R before of at least 15 in all. to have a solar lighting immune system continues as a central you charge ahead into it. You have reasons theme as the year begins. This includes to feel optimistic and enthusiastic these Moipone wrote the fol- system for one prep room, eliminating as well as acquiring. Eliminating days as positive returns of one kind or Matt Carter of the Kiltlift- lowing report upon receipt otherwise paraffi n lamps are can include associations to certain foods another are coming your way. Even though NEW YEAR’S SOUND: and eating habits that are causing problems. you realize that the new commitments ers gets into the swing of things at Moby’s Pub dur- of her initial sponsorship: used. Students are required It may also include cleanses. Organ cleans- imply change and transformation, you are Photo by Derrick Lundy “Dear Sponsors, I am ing is now a part of our culture and so too is eager to engage. Powerful new realities ing New Year’s Eve festivities. to bring 20kg of beans each the realization that we have to clear limiting are opening for you and all you have to do really grateful for support- term. beliefs and attitudes to be free. Each method is say yes and follow through. A growing supports the other whether you are tending curiosity to see what is around the next ing me. At one time in my The school continues to to your mind or body. Meanwhile making corner should ensure your determination. life I felt that I was lost. I grow, probably because of new friends is in the stars for you. Keeping Within a couple of weeks from now you your ideals in check and keeping on eye on will be much more involved and you can Answers to Last Week’s felt the world had deserted the low fees it charges to potential blind spots remains ideal for the expect that the themes will be large and me. I felt I was being sake of growth, maturity and harmony. In any the pace will be quick. Awaken to embrace try to help as many students case, take a playful and creative approach. a new reality, but for now anyway, at your Crossword - carried away by the sea from poor backgrounds as own pace. and when I cried for help, Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) possible. You are in a creative power cycle now and Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) Foxy Flicks and TV Picks everyone ran away from The headmaster sent a with awareness you could achieve a lot. Consolidating your vision and your power me. I felt like taking my With the holiday peak now over, this is goes hand in hand. This is a good time photograph he had taken your opportunity to make some key career to take a real look at the bigger picture life, but out of the darkness with three previously spon- moves early in the game. Things may be of your life. Are your daily choices and came the Commonwealth shaking close to home as well. Renovations lifestyle patterns and rhythms leading you sored girls who are now at or home improvements are quite possible. down a healthy path? If you feel insecure in Countries’ League Educa- Alternatively, the emphasis may be on fam- any way then it is time to open up and take tion Fund which gave me university. He himself was ily. In either case, you may be experiencing a closer look at how you can and perhaps proudly shown in mortar renewed confidence and optimism. This need to make a few adjustments in your the support.” [Moipone trend should generally continue all year. Old perspectives and behaviours. The freedom, board and gown as he has perceptions and angles of approach are dis- power and success you desire will come now knows that the money solving and you will be very serious about only from a combination of vision, focus, comes from the Salt Spring just upgraded his diploma new educational possibilities by September. discipline and action. By just doing at least For now the emphasis is upon increasing one thing each day towards a goal you will Island CFUW.] in education to a degree your overall command of your life. Cleaning- gain momentum and confidence. A key “I sincerely thank you for in education at Makerere up unfi nished business and refi ning existing strategy for breaking bad habits includes abilities are likely goals. deciphering their impact over the long- your help and my prayer is University. term with the help of your imagination and The HOPE Project is Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) associating pain to them. Create the life to help other needy children Fortifying your base on the home front is you really want. throughout the world to making a huge difference now in focus. You are in the mood to take to the lives of these young command of certain situations. Gaining new achieve their dreams. Give my love to all those who are women. In the scheme working day and night to of things, they are few ","- "* Ê ,"1/Ê/"Ê9"1Ê 9°°° see the poor educated.” in number, but the effect Moipone and a younger ripples out into the cur- brother and sister were rent and future families !RVID orphaned by AIDS and live and communities of these with their grandmother. girls. #HALMERS To help Moipone with Anyone wishing to food and clothing, individu- consider sponsoring a ,TD Letter to the editor? als within the club have pro- student as an individual vided an extra $100, which (tax receipts issued) can 2EAL%STATE Press release? is carefully administered by get in touch with Lyndsay the headmaster. Mundy, CFUW treasurer, It’s a minimal amount to at 537-5235; president ARVID SALTSPRINGCOM What’s On calendar event? be sure, but enables her to Joyce James, 653-4403; or stay in school. Marilyn McDowell, chair Send it to news@gulfi slands.net. One of the CFUW of the HOPE committee, at s members was able to visit 538-1936.

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A28 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SOCK AND TOQUE

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