ART ENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD .o. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,2004 .o. PAGE 81 Big-name musicians croon for clean air By MITCHELL SHERRIN improvisations it sounded Bachman's You Ain't Seen Staff Writer like he was playing two gui Nothing Yet, he joined in the Islanders counted heav tars. And lyrics from songs fun on stage and stuttered ily among a keen crowd like Don't Let it Bring You along with Stewart as a high of 2,300 who roared with Down seemed to take on a light to the evening. delight to see rock legends new weight in light of the · BNL wrapped up the Neil Young, Randy Bach environmental cause behind four-and-a-half hour concert man, Ta1 Bachman and the the benefit: "It's only castles with a high-energy perfor Barenaked Ladies perform burning, find someone who's mance highlighted by clever at the Clean Air Concert in turning and you will come puns, comedic raps, jazzy Duncan Friday. around." harmonies and bass-heavy Headlining the show at Young even called his wife grooves. the Cowichan Centre Arena, Pegi to join him with vocals · Their set included lots of Young appeared on a Van on the classics Hmnan High pop favourites like Hello couver Island stage for the way, Old King and Goin' City, One Week, Blame it first time when he threw in Back. on Me, Some Fantastic and his hat to help environmen After a thunderous stand Alternative Girlfriend. talists battle the nearby Crof ing ovation, Young returned The boys from BNL even ton pulp mill. to the stage with some self took a light-hearted jab at "1 feel like 1 have a lot of deprecating humour before the environmental cause friends here," Young said. playing Comes a Time. behind the concert. "Some of my friends feel a The event had an inti "Until they reduce emis little threatened by what's mate folksy charm, possi sions at Crofton, Tyler Stew going on ." bly because it was held in art will continue to play the The NorskeCanada mill a much smaller venue than bongos and we don't like had applied to burn tires, where these artists normally that," Page quipped. coal and railway ties as perform. An audience composed supplemental fuels in their Randy Bachman wished mostly of over-30 rock and power boilers last Novem his mom a happy 84th birth CLEAN AIR FANS: Islanders filled the Vesuvius Bay ferry bound for the Clean Air folk fans responded with ber, which spawned calls for day and introduced his son Concert in Duncan Friday. The fundraiser featured islanders Randy Bachman and glee to the final act. an investigation into current Tal, a top-1 0 pop star in his Tal Bachman billed with Neil Young and the Barenaked Ladies. Organizers aim to - Following a raucous stand mill emissions. own right, with comedic fund an independent study of emissions from the Crofton pulp mill. ing ovation, the otherwise Concert tickets priced at schtick as the lead act for Photo by Mitchell Sherrin politely-seated crowd even' $100-$200 a pop were slated the night. Hosting the event along It knows no borders," Able Farm-Aid press conference filled the aisles to dance to help the Crofton Airshed "I've known him all his with Terry David Mulligan, man said. in Seattle. along to BNL hits If 1 Had Citizen's Group (CACG) life. He's like a son to me." Bachman had invited Young While Ableman warned BNL paid homage to a Million Dollars and Brian fund an independent study The younger Bachman and the Barenaked Ladies about dire health threats Young with playful rever Wilson. of mill emissions. delivered songs from his to perform with him for the posed by toxic mill emis ence by slipping his guitar While the concert might · "Ignorance is not a good new album Staring Down Clean Air Concert. sions, Suzuki offered imag riffs into their hit Be My not raise a million for the basis for progress," Young the Sun and offered a revival CACG, spokesperson Eliza "We're here to plant an ery about the interconnect Yoko Ono and in another said. "Thanks for being here of his 1997 No. 1 hit She's beth White hopes the ben acorn that will grow into a edness of life and economics ditty they sang the names and giving your money so So High. efit will put $100,000 toward big oak tree," he said. "Let's in a fragile environment. we can see what's going on." Former Guess Who and "Crosby, Stills, Nash and a modelling study of mill "It's not the economy that Young held his audience Bachman-Turner Overdrive grow an oak tree from -here." Young" to the tune of Deck emissions. rapt with a dynamic solo member Randy Bachman Environmentalists David makes a healthy environ the Halls. "The depressing thing performance. gave a sampling of crowd Suzuki and Michael Able ment, it's the environment "You think, 'Can you do about all this is that when Dressed in a floppy, broad pleasing classics from his man of CACG reminded the that makes an economy pos this when Neil's around?"' NorskeCanada did stack test brimmed hat and jeans blown Every Song Tells A Story crowd about the purpose sible," he said. asked BNL singer Steven ing at Elk Falls, they spent out at the knees, he sashayed tour such as Taking Care of behind the benefit concert. While many fans might Page. "Yup," answered his over $1,000,000 just doing through crowd favourites Business, These Eyes, No "If you live like I do on have attended the concert to laughing cohort Ed Robert emissions for one stack, just like Pocahontas, Harvest Sugar Tonight and Looking the neighbouring island that catch a rare Young appear son. for dioxins. The modelling Moon and Cowgirls in the Out for Number One. faces the mill, you can see ance, the Barenaked Ladies Bachman wasn't spared is one thing, ·but when you Sand. "Isn't this a total Canadian that plume stretch out for took the final slot of the from their antics. But when want to back it up with some At times, his rhythms experience," he laughed. "Do miles, creating a haze that evening when the rock leg BNL drwnmer Tyler Stewart sampling, really the sky's the were so infused with jazzy you have your toques?" blankets the whole region. end had to leave early for a offered a karaoke version of limit." Island writers get Butler nod Three of five finalists for the City ofVicto of Cold (Vintage Canada), was also nomi ria Butler Book Prize announced Friday are nated for the inaugural $5 ,000 prize. from Salt Spring Island. Finalists were chosen by an independent ~a~· wscM' .;;t~ .. Samuel Bawlf and Tom Koppel are long jury from 35 books submitted for consid time Salt Spring residents, while Kevin Pat eration by 30 different publishers. Eligible WED. Canneloni $9.99 (Reg. $13.99) & 1/2 price desserts terson spent considerable time on the island books were released in 2003 with a stipula * in the past few years in between sailing trips tion that the authors reside in the Capital THURS. Phad Thai $9.99 (Reg. $15.99) & 40¢ wings and remote-area medical work. Regional District. FRI. 1/2 price appetizers Bawlf was nominated for his nonfiction The other two finalists were Jack Hodgins, * book The Last Voyage of Sir Francis Drake, for his M&S-published novel Distance, and SAT. $9.99 ALL YOU CAN EAT Dinner Buffet . published by Douglas & Mclntryre, while Polly Horvath for her young adult novel * ** Pasta, Seafood, MeafDishes, Salad Bar, Desserts ** Koppel got the nod for his Lost World non called The Canning Season (published by fiction work, published by Atria Books. Groundwood Books). ~ooo WINE, DRAFT,Bl·BALLS, SHOOTERS! Patterson's short story collection, Country The winner will be announced October 21. &w e.·..... • , ..:r~-w •._.., ,.:! f'-'1.. , •• ~ ?Y...:_U ~ THREE NIGHTS OF "GO HARD" GOOD FUN Dr. Richard Hayd~n . ·~ THURS Live Music and the Last Pool Tournament *~- FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS (OPEN 3PM- ??) Dr. Bob McGinn ..-as.Z:CIL..:a. Step he n 1.7Ulnvn,~ _.m me, nnat'l'\j Warner, Chari es Wilton ' &Jen • Marshall Wes Walls. 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Saturday night. When she dropped "the Soccer flick mixes great The single-monikered Iala performer" persona she was has written and performed thoroughly engaging. action, baffling humour 2 2 two other one-woman shows The director, as the one on and has a touring children's the outside looking in, should What if the SALES EVENT 9/17 • 10/3 · theatre company. Having have made this suggestion. principles of lived in El Santuario de La He also should have set up kung fu were Luz, Costa Rica for eight the jokes better and allowed applied to years with her husband Akal, her to take beats or pauses soccer? This ~~ who sound-designed and FLICK PICK p/ay On 378 Lower Ganges Rd 537-1428 so the jokes would resonate. is the ques WITH JASON TUDOR provided original music for Because she sped along so tion asked by Buy any 2 Preplayed movies or games and get another 2 free. Limited time. Free rtems must be tbe the show, she had a wealth of lesser valued items in the transaction. Not valid with any other special or discount. Ask for details. fast, the rhythm was ruined. I Shaolin Soc material. Addrtional restrictions may apply. Valid at participating locations only. think there were some funny cer, one of the A one-person show relies jokes. I just wasn't given the most monetarily successful films to ever come out of China. on character and costume The film follows a group of brothers who, years ago, changes, sound, props, and time to laugh. trained in the more fantastic methods of martial arts. As the cohesive writing with a reve I thoroughly enjoyed her latory theme to engage the tongue-in-cheek, gently film begins, they are all down on their luck. However, a lucky audience. Most importantly, self-deprecating look at her connection with a wannabe soccer coach leads to the creation the performer must win over new age ideology. A very of a new team that will challenge for the national cup. Forest the audience on first impact. attractive woman who was Our team's various superpower abilities - which include We have to really like the not above shaved legs and flying through the air, kicking the ball at missile velocities, .Lumber actor to buy into the jour frosted hair and nails, she and having a head of iron - prove too strong for most of its &:cooperage ney. definitely showed her hippie competition. Team Evil (yes, that's its name), though, has its Iala played many charac roots. Making fun of it was own special powers, making for a memorable finale. Sooke, British Columbia ters that assumed different a scream. Needless to say, Shaolin Soccer is completely ridiculous. physicalities, speech patterns Audience participation is This isn't only because of the special-effects-laden soccer and intentions. Unfortunate one way to get that connec scenes in which soccer balls turn into pumas or goalies score ly, the main character, which tion going. In a small crowd by throwing the ball completely across the field. CompArrwnl any was her, was a character that The comedy in this film is, let's say, peculiar. It alternates of 25 people you'd look like was so over the top with a real party pooper not to between broad slapstick and fairly subtle sarcasm, and is (at frenetic energy and speedy least for me) often difficult to decode. Sometimes I was left join in. with a beautiful speech that she was exhaust wondering what the heck was going on for an entire scene. ~cape She led the group through ing to watch. Consequently It doesn't help that Shaolin Soccer occasionally (and with Western Red Cedar Water Cistern the audience turned off. a series of movements non-occasionally melodramatic results) wants to be serious, She did not have to be "the designed to make one part or that the film's budget was obviously quite small. • Traditional cedar performer;" she just had to of the "Wolf Clan." Using However, the action sequences are absolutely spectacular stave and hoop tell the story. The other char psycho-babble and language construction . and well filmed. In homages to the Matrix, the films of John acters that supported her not uncommon in a yoga Woo and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, we see just about · • Corrosion proof story were funny when they class, we all dutifully fol hoops and hardware every camera trick in the book. I particularly loved cheesy were larger than life. The lowed. As she put the music • 30 mil flexible yet-funny bits like the anime-inspired fire that pops up plastic liner on, the joke became appar behind each brother as he is about to use his power. • Pre-shingled cedar ent. 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"I want to make a better on a radio station.' I don't But the tone and lyrics life and make the world a think it's· the best thing out of the tune hint at a greater better place - all the cli there but it must surpass that depth of longing. ches," he said with a rakish threshold." Curiously, his big 1999 smile. Bachman was right. Aero hit, She's So High (included Bachman has just released plane became a national as a bonus track on Star a new album and performed Top-20 hit and Bachman ing Down the Sun) recently as opening act for a line-up signed with Sextant Records, became a smash hit all over ofrocklegendsthatincluded distributed by EMI Music Europe once again, thanks to his father, Randy Bachman Canada. a new version by Norwegian of Guess Who and BTO "They're small and inde and World Idol competitor fame, Neil Young and the pendent so they're easy to Kurt Nilsen. Barenaked Ladies, during work with." "I'm huge in all the for the Clean Air Concert in His new album seems mer Soviet republics," he Duncan on Friday. energized by the emotional grinned. But the younger Bachman RIDING HIGH: Island musician Tal Bachman, who just released a new album last and spiritual tension he's Bachman joked about didn't want to talk about his month, is riding his new horse Apollo and looking for artistic projects after a survived in the last year. touring obscure towns in father or his new album. break with the Mormon church last year. Photo by Mitchell Sherrin Bachman's lyrics in Aero Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Instead, he talked about his plane talk about truth and Turkmenistan. horse, a jet black Tennessee was also intimately involved congregation, he said. ness with greedy cutthroats devotion in a way that seems "It would be fun to tour Walker named Apollo. in the church as the Sunday "It's difficult to talk about because I could at least fath directly related to his break Russia. I could fool them "I've torn around on him school teacher. because this island is full of om where they are coming from formalized religion. into thinking I'm a major bareback for hours. It's "I was helping to run the people who have based their from," he grinned. "Now I, I feel like an aero superstar." something of a religious high congregation." lives and marriages on those Following his first record plane above the rain/ And I, But given a little time back in its own right, especially He gave himself over things. I don't want to under ing, music-company execu I won't make the same mis in the saddle, his off-hand bareback, learning how to· fully to the task of religious mine their faith." tives gave him bizarre and takes I used to make." remark could prove to be a communicate with him." instruction with thousands of As a member of the conflicting instructions for Singing falsetto with a self-fulfilling prophecy. Apollo is a recent acqui hours of research in prepara church, he was as happy as songwriting. And he found sition for Bachman in the tion for his teachings before he could imagine, he said. himself in a bizarre dia tumultuous period that fol he left the church in Decem "Life outside the church is logue. lowed his life-shattering ber. still new for us so I don't feel ''I'm in this to create art break from the Mormon " It was the hardest thing like 1 have every answer." but that's my concern. You're church last year. we've ever done but it was Now, he plans to put his in a company, your job is to "My wife and I have had a the most rewarding thing energy into riding Apollo, create wealth," lie said. fairly upsetting year because we've ever done . .. . That's writing songs and communi Even though his song we came to understand things something I couldn't have cating through various artis She's So High hit the Top- about the church where we imagined." tic projects. 10 charts, won two Junos, were both raised that we He even gained ·more "Any time I get an oppor earned a BMI Song of the didn't understand before," insight about his relationship ttmity to communicate ideas Year Award and collected he said. with his father as a result. in any medium, I get excit over 400,000 radio spins, he ''Now that we're over the "I realized I had judged ed." couldn't convince the record initial shock of that dramatic him very harshly in the And because he also company executives to give life change, I feel like I've past and I was completely recorded his new album inde him a second chance. put on corrective lenses so I unaware I was judging peo pendently, he's had unlimited "By the way, I didn't even can see." ple unjustly." artistic freedom, unlike his have She's So High when When Bachman, his wife And he doesn't want to last self-titled album with they signed me on in the first and seven children all left judge the Mormon church Columbia Records in 1999. place." the congregation last year, he or criticize anyone from his "I would prefer to do busi- But Bachman didn't get McDades replace Cormier on folk club roster The November 22 Salt Spring Folk Club act was changed dian and jazz." Season's tickets ($85) are still available for all six in the last week, as season ticket sales heat up. concerts this year, with the first being Toda Butler on Monday, Due to unforeseen circumstances, J.P. Cormier had to October 4. The event is a fundraiser for the Salt Spring Island cancel his gig, but folk club board member Kathleen Horsdal Conservancy. (See next week's Driftwood for more details.) said the replacement band is fantastic. The best way to reserve season tickets is to send a name The McDades are a five-member Canadian band with a style and phone number to [email protected], described by Vancouver Island musician Doug Cox as being and the pass will be available for payment and pick-up at the "somewhere between modem Celtic, traditional French Cana- Butler concert on October 4.
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Lorne Elliott: The Collected Mista~; es IV Wednesday, February 9, 8:00 With two previously sold -out performances at ArtSpring, Lorne Elliott is truly back by popular demand. Lorne brings us a new one -man performance of humour, storytelling and music. The script is a work of thought-provoking contemporary satire : witty, clever and fast paced . Lorne's stage persona, a contrast of intellectual and extravagant jester is both outlandish and charming. The performance is a blend of comedic mayhem and superbly silly performance art.
Teada Wednesday, April 13, 8:00 One of the most exc iting traditional groups to have emerged in recent years, the young Irish ·band Teada (pronounced tey-dal is stirring both critical and popular acclaim for its soulful, virtuoso playing and thrilling live performances. Taking the world by storm, Teada is "a new and fresh face in Irish music ," says The Irish Voice, " ... a band to watch out for." The readers of Irish Music magazine recently voted them "Best Traditional Newcomers" of 2003. satisfaction in supporting ~he arts VOLUNTEER AT ARTSPRING 537-2125 PEOP N ITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ..o. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 ..o. PAGE 86 Spinoza bear looking for home with child in need The ladies auxiliary of or disability such as can Salt Spring Island Community Services the Royal Canadian Legion cer, diabetes, cystic fibro 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Branch 92 has a special sis, asthma, down syndrome, 537-9971 friend to share. autism or burns. Known as the Spinoza " It's very therapeutic," ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE bear, he's warm and cuddly, said Crawford. * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge) and offers soothing words to Tape themes are useful for Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. children in need. calming or nap time, explor * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11-3. "We would like to find a ing the child's feelings, fos • COUNSELLINGSERVICES:Crisisandshort-termcounsellingprovidedby family that meets the crite tering creativity and imagi Community Workers . ria," said Legion auxiliary nation, improving breathing * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention &treatment service is free and asthma, and building & confidential. zone commander Ernestine hope and self-esteem. * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD DROP IN - Monday closed , Crawford. Tuesday 9-1 , Wednesday 1-4, Thursday - walk in Mouat Park Spinoza bears are large The bear also comes with 9:30-11am followed by Family Place Drop In and snack 'til 1pm, Friday stuffed animals that play appropriate family literature, 10:30-2:30, Rughuggers 11-1. Family Place Coordinator Ragnhild Flagstad, comforting recorded mes guides for parents and teach Child & Family Counsellor 537-9176. sages to youngsters suffering ers, and community-support * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, , from a debilitating disease information. · 3"49 Rainbow Rd. , 537-1200. or traumatic event. Eligible children must be * COMMUNITYWELLNESSPROGRAMSCOORDINATOR:CaiiSharon Children are generally referred by a doctor or the Glover at 537-4607. between the ages of two and local RCMP detachment. • Emergency Mental HealthServicesavailable:4pmtomidnight.Access 12, and have been newly Salt Spring's Legion has is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital call: 538-4840 diagnosed with an illness been a contributor to the Spi noza for Kids program, mak ing it possible for the island HOUSE HUNTING': Kathryn Holm, president of the group to distribute a bear. local Legion's ladies auxiliary, (left) and Ernestine For more information Crawford, auxiliary zone com·mander, clasp the Spi about the bear, call Crawford noza bear, which is waiting for a new home. at 537-0835. Photo by Derrick Lundy Valdy wants huge peace choir Islanders should be tuning Secondary School, in con Works! their voices in anticipation junction with a Together We " Valdy has been want of this year's PeaceWorks! Imagine art show from com ing to do this for years, and Festival, as Salt Spring's munity members and school he's hoping for at least a "Pied Piper for Peace" Valdy art departments. 1,000-voice choir to sing for gets set to lead a 1, 000-voice Event organizers have peace," said Geauvreau. island choir. called for submissions of art "The emphasis is on audi As part of the festival set from the community with ence participation. Lip sync for October 24, the choir will the theme of peace. ers, air guitarists or anyone record a CD that will be sent Valdy is composing origi with a shower cap or flowers ESCAPE S INDULGE to KofiAnnan, Secretary Gen nal music for the event, in their hair is welcome." eral and the General Assem which will showcase a vari , Pre-registration is bly of the United Nations ety of other local talent, requested for choir partici EXPLORE THE WORLD OF (UN) as a peace greeting for including Lisa Maxx, Tuned pation to aid in organizing , WINE-MAKING WITH WINEXPERT the 59th anniversary of the Air, Women ofNote, Simone efforts. Send an e-mail to founding of the UN. Grasky, Janine Chambers, [email protected] or call tv~ ec., (..A./~l, ~ Fcu.vevtp "This is an invitation to Sue Newman, the Raging PeaceWorks! organizers choirs and individuals of all Grannies, Chris Kodaly and Cherie Geauvreau at 537- · Make this your vintage year with a visit to your local Winexpert ages to participate in an his Anastacia Wilde. 1027 or Maggie Schubart at torical Salt Spring event," Golden Peace awards will 537-9804. retailer. Discover how exciting and easy it is to make premium quality said event organizer Cherie be presented by Peace Works! See future issues of the wines. Using Winexpert's Selection and Vintners Reserve premium Geauvreau. to students and community Driftwood for more festival Together We Sing will members exemplifying the details closer to the October wine kits, you can make smooth, full-bodied reds and crisp, take place at Gulf Islands values advocated by Peace- 24 date. fruity whites all year round.
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' ?:OO PM &]) 441 506 HIST JAG Antiques Roadshow Crime Story Turning Points JAG Antiques Roadshow Crime Story Tour of Duty 0 ** Man In The Mirror (2004, m 442 560 TLC In a Fix In a Fix Better Worse Better Worse In a Fix Better Worse Better Worse In a Fix Biography) The unauthorized biography of ill 483 541 FAM :15 Dave . !Possible Proud F. !McGuire So Raven Stevens Brotherly !Radio F. Boy MW !Radio F. Dead Poets Socieh Robin Williams. 1o Life I•50Mentors pop icon Michael Jackson. Flex Alexander, fiD 459 520 A&E !American Justice BioQraphy !American Justice A&E Live By Request BioQraphy American Justice Live By Request Eugene Clarke (2h) fi) 400 400 TSN Baseball MLB Toronto Blue Ja s vs t:Jew York Yankees Sportscentre !Boxing Cotto vs Pinto Motoring IT ennis Sportscentre fi) **Down p:~?2:C~e (1995 ffi 407 419 RSP Strngm'n !Beyond the Glory WorldSp. Crunch News Baseball MLB Seattle Mariners vs Anaheim Angels Sportsnet News Sportsnet News Comedy) The maverick captain of an appalling m KSTW Dance !Home I. Frasier Frasier Queens Queens '70s 1'70s Top Model (P) !Veronica Mars (P) News ISeinfeld Seinfeld !Becker submarine leads a crew of misfits in war games. f,D KVOS The People's Court F.Feud Funny! Queens Elimidate Yes, Dea~Becker Down Periscope Kelsey Grammer. W&GraceiQueens Shoot IS!. Smart Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly (2h) ff) 333 382 KCPQ Shoot !Dharma Dharma KingHill Simpsons Malcolm SimpsonsiMalcolm '70s !Quints !Bernie M.IBernie M. Q-13 News SimpsonsiKingHill O ** Th M' 9;00 (M S ) ill 511 390 NEWS Can. NowiCan. Now Retro Reels The National/Mag. Antiques Roadshow Hot Type Special !National !Business Antiques Roadshow Hot Type Special A woman form~ an~~~~~s~ a~i~~;~ wi~s~~~i~t:nt ffi 332 381 KIRO Judy !Judy KIRO News News News ET !Access A Dr. Phil Pnmet1me Spec1al CSI : NY (P) News ILettermn father to find her kidnapped daughter. Tommy f1l) 331 380 KOMO Jane Pauley Show KOMO 4 News News News Fortune !Jeopardy Lost cont'd Sep 29 !The Bachelor (SP) News i'J5 News Lee Jones, Gate Blanchett (2h30) fjiD 537 394 VISION Touched By Angel Chef! IS .Wine The Sacred Balance 360 Vision Twice in a Lifetime !Chef! IS .Wine The Sacred Balance 7th Heaven 0 ** Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997, Adventure) Jesse and a marine biologist seek to discover what is causing the depletion of the Orcas. August Schellenberg, Jason James Richter (2h) Salt Spring Thrifty Foods would like to thank ill*** Dead Poets Society (1989, Drama) An unorthodox English teacher at a prep our generous donators for helping us raise school changes the lives of his students. Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard (2h1 0) over $2000 for "Cops for Cancer" Research 10:00 PM ffi *** Fellini Satyricon (1969, at the Cops for Cancer Golf Tournament History) The Italian director's cult film uses surreal, grotesque imagery to depict ancient Rome. September 4, 2004 Martin Potter, Hiram Keller (2h30) 11:30 PM D ****La Dolce Vita (1961, Drama) House Piccolo SSI Sea Products Harbour House A playboy with a decadent lifestyle finds himself quickly charmed by a famous film star. Marcello Restaurant Ganges Glass Carlton Plaza Victoria Mastroianni, Yvonne Furneaux (3h15) D * Zolar (2004, Adventure) A team Calvin's Bistro Emporium Georgian Court, of semi-pro action sports athletes discover Golden Island Sea Otter Kayaking Vancouver their newest team member is an alien. Jordan Hoffart, Nicki Clyne (1 h30) Restaurant Hastings House Rosedale Hotel, THURSDAY, SEP 23 We will be serving Oystercatcher Bar Hale Eddy B&B Vancouver 7:00PM D ***Dirty Pretty Things (2002, &Grill Madrona Valley Farm B&B Coast Bastion Inn, Thriller) An illegal Nigerian immigrant discovers Hot Dogs, Cake, Coffee and the unpalatable side of London life. Audrey Moby's Marine Pub On Duck Creek B&B Nanaimo Tatou, Seidy Lopez (1 h45) Fulford Inn Beaver Point Guest Coast Tsawassen Inn 8:00PM Soft Drinks between 0 Apples, Agriculture, and the New Anise Restaurant House Executive House, Victoria American Farmer This series of local films examines the difficulties of orchardists in Eastern 11 :00 am and 2:00 pm SS Soapworks Dragon's Den B&B Paradise Island Cheese Washington. (1 h) Love My Kitchen Bold Bluff Retreat Pepsi fi) *** Point Break (1 991 , Drama) Two FBI agents try to catch a ring of dangerous Island Escapades Claire's Cottage Coke bank robbers who commit pertect robberies. Enter for a chance to win one Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves (2h) of many prizes at the store. ~~ Mouat's Belvedere Place Bear Mountain Golf & 8:45PM Windsor Plywood Baker Beach Cottage D Women Without Wings (2002, c. c. Drama) A Canadian woman travels to Albania for Ganges Garment Cedar Lane B&B Salt Spring Island a funeral and decides to make it her home. Katya We will be closing at 6:00 pm this day Gardner, Micheline Lanct6t (2h) Company Maple Ridge Cottages Golf & C.C. 9:00PM in order to hold our staff party. ffi ** Habitat (1997, Sci-Fi) A scientist uses biological materials for an experiment he hopes will save the world. Lynne Adams, Susan Almgren (2h) ffi *** Rudy (1993, Drama) A young man is determined to fulfill his dreams of playing football for Notre Dame. Sean Astin, Ned Beattv (2h) ffi ** Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955, Drama) An inspiring teacher reflects on her past when she is hospitalized for back pain. Jennifer Jones, Robert Stack (2h) Fresh isn't all we're famous for! 10:00 PM ffi * Beloved (1998, Drama) A woman escapes slavery but is haunted bX its attermath, the WEEKDAY DAYTIME SEPT 22 To SEPT 28 spmt of her daughter. Oprah Wmfrey. Danny Glover(3h) 10:45 PM ~ LJI .Juo """c"' v••••u•u u•dQlu •• . rul\u vd••uu~ l'oldlli:ili:lll 1"-uuuu.. urt::::i:su._, 1t>11m r'IQ ll'\lews IK.I..:Jreen vanous 11n L.an. vanous IM. vva1sn tt:.mmero. !Antiques 0 ** _ Syl~ia (2003, Biography) A look 0 600 621 MC Various Movies [Various Movies Various Movies !Various Various !Various Various Movies !Various at the relatiOnShip between poets Ted Hughes . . · . . . . and Sylvia Plath. Gwyneth Paltrow Dame/ 0 NewVI 7:00 New Day IC1IYL1ne IVanous IDataC. Ellen DeQeneres JAil My Children One Life to Live Touched By Angel !Star Trek: Voyager Craig (2h) ' D 330 379 KING 7:00 Today Show !Today Show II JLarry Elder Show Ellen Degeneres JNews Days of Our Lives Passions IDr. Phil _,_ .. _ .... .,...... ,,, r>-...J .. I flU... \1- !.!-.. - ----L IA/!_.C "T" L ...... • ....,, t • ~~ "'..., FRIDAY, SEP 24 .,. LOL ~~0 "" ovuynllll l'vdiiVU:> Vf.lldll VVIIIIItlY '""nil;., IS r- FRIDAY, SEP 24 8:00PM m *** Perry Mason: Case of the Fatal Framing (1992, Mystery) A lawyer takes on the case of a photographer who is accused of murdering a famous artist. Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale (2h} 9:00PM D ** Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003, Action) A hitman gets involved in espionage involving an unusual CIA agent and a corrupt general. Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp(1h45) (E) * A Night at the Roxbury (1998, Comedy) The Butabi brothers embark on a mission to get into the coolest nightclub in Los ~eles . Will Ferrell, Chris Kaftan (2h) W ***While You Were Sleeping (1995, Comedy} A woman pretends to be a comatose man's fiancee, but soon falls in love with his brother. Sandra Bullock, Peter Gallagher (1 h30} 10:00 PM (9 * Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders (1993, Erqtica) Flesh Gordon returns, this time to be kidnapped by a planet of lonely and desperate women. Vince Murdocco, Robyn Kelly (2h} 10:30 PM ffi ** Mad Love (1995, Romance) The carefree new girl in town shows a responsible hi9,h school boy another side of life. Chris 0 Donnell, Drew Barrymore (1h35) 10:45 PM D * Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002, Action) An FBI agent is forced to team up with True North Satellite Systetns his mortal enemy in order to defeat a common enemy. Antonio Banderas, Lucy Liu Sale • Installations • Internet • All Brands (1h30) SATU RDAY, SEP 25 Authorized Expressvu Dealer 6:00PM ill *** Bloody Mama (1970, Crime Story) In an attempt to improve her children's lives, she leads them on a violent crime spree. Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle (2h) 6:30PM ii!) Le journal d'une princesse (2001, Comedie) Une adolescents de San Francisco apprend qu'elle est une vraie princesse. Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews (2h30) 7:00PM D *** Best In Show (2001 , Comedy) Eccentric people from all over America gather for the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show. Christopher Guest, Parker Posey(2h} fiD ***Rocky IV (1985, Drama) Rocky decides to fight a famous Russian boxer to avenge the death of Apollo Creed. Sylvester Stallone, Ta lia Shire (2h} D * * * Matchstick Men (2003, Comedy/Drama) An obsessive-compulsive agoraphobic con man develops a relationship with his daughter. Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell (2h} 8:00PM (E) f£) *** Cast Away (2000, Drama) A businessman must adapt to solitary life on a remote island after his plane crashes. Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt (3h) m * * Last Action Hero (1993, Comedy) A movie fan is thrown from his seat · movies. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O'Brien (2h30} 9:00PM Dinto the** movie * Th screene Pel andican finds Brie f (19in9 3,the ~~~~~~~~~;~~;i~~~~!i~~~!~~~~~~~:~~~~~i~~~~~~~~i~~;;~~;~i;~~~i~tti~~~ Action} A law student stumbleshimse~ onto a conspiracy theory to assassinate two Supreme Court Justices. Julia Roberts, Denzel l Washington (2h35) D * * Out ofTime (2003, Crime Story) A Florida police chief must solve a double murder before he himse~ falls under CANADA ~~~ - POSTES suspicion. Denzel Washington, Eva P 0 S T ,. • -, C A N A D A Mendes(2h) 0 Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman (2004, Comedy/Drama) A woman, after being left by her husband, discovers that the best in life is yet to come. POSTAL OUTLET Christine Lahti, Brian Kerwin (2h} ill *** Bloody Ma ma (1970, Crime Story) In an attempt to improve her children's lives, she leads them on a violent crime spree. Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle (2h} ffi ****Stand By Me (1 986, Comedy/Drama) Four friends set out on an adventure to look for the missing body of a local teenager. Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman (1h30} fiD *** Rocky Ill (1982, Drama) In order to remain his son's hero, Rocky Balboa must defend his title in a grudge match. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire (2h} 10:30 PM ffi ****The Buddy Holly Story (1978, Biography) The biography of Buddy Holly's life, career and tragic death in a plane crash. Gary Busey, Don Stroud (1 h35} 11:00 PM 0 ** A Mighty Wind (2003, Docu- _ Drama} 1960s folk music acts reunite to pay tribute to a recently deceased concert promoter. Christopher Guest, Eugene Leliy (1 h30) (9 ** Gale Force (2002, Action) A new reality-style game show, "Treasure Hunr has invited contestants to compete. Treat Williams, Nikita Ager (2h) fiD ***Rocky IV (1985, Drama) Rocky decides to fight a famous Russian boxer to avenge the death of Apollo Creed. Sylvester Stallone, Ta lia Shire (2h) 11:30 PM ii!) ****Goldfinger (1964, Action) James Bond doit surveiller un millionnaire soup9onne de faire Ia contrebande. Sean Connery, Gert Frobe (3h) 11:35 PM D * ** Never Give a Sucker An Even Break (1941 , Comedy) A writer tries to sell a script to a producer who is looking to make a romantic musical. IN. C. Fields, Margaret Dumont (2hl SUNDAY, SEP 26 6:00PM (9 *** Dances with Wolves (1990, Epic} A Civil War hero heads west where he befriends a neighbouring Sioux tribe. Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell (4h} ill * ** The Alamo (1960, True) In 1836, American soldiers bravely defend the Alamo against a Mexican general's troops. John Wayne, Frankie Avalon (3h30) 7:00PM D * * Wonderland (2003, Crime Story} A murder investigation unearths a seedy world of drugs and violence. Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth (2h} 8:00PM m **Independence Day (1996, Sci-Fi) A group of people race against time to try to save the world from alien invaders. Will Smith, Bill Pullman (3h) 9:00PM D ** Practical Magic (1998, Fantasy) Two sisters struggle to use their gift for magic to overcome the obstacles of true love. Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock (2h} (E) To Be Announced (2h} Working Together So, you think you want to be Working for You an islander .... Let Us Find Your Dream You've made your first visit to Salt Spring Island, • You will actually get to spend the first few fall and you're already intoxicated by the natural fairs you attend wandering around looking at animals Property beauty, slower pace, arts and culture, quaint shops and exhibits and taking in the music. In the blink of and restaurants. You want to leave·the noxious city an eye you will find yourself a volunteer at multiple behind, retire and become . .. an islander. booths set up by all the community groups you're Before making the commitment, visitors should involved in, utterly exhausted from baking muffins, n & Debbie Cade 537·5515 be sure they're ready for the radical personal scrounging up raffle prizes or crafting eye-catching ·--·111 11111111111 111 11111 Cell - (250) 537-7547 transformation that will inevitably fo llow. posters. ~A G' E cades @gulfislandsproperty.com It will be something li ke this: • Having dutifully attended public meetings, LE r~ www.gulfislandsproperty.com • You wi ll spend the first six months bragging to invested late evenings pouring over the official ••••1111111111111111111111 A !:"='~ Presidents Gold all your friends back home how relaxing your new community plan and struggling to understand how Salt Spring Realty w ~··-:,; Sales Award life is and how you spend half your time gardening or Salt Spring's crazy local government system works, marvelling at your ocean view. The only problem you'll you finally collapse with frustration and determine admit to is the troubles caused by those pesky deer. that the dog catcher holds ultimate authority on the • You will start taking a beginners' yoga class island. once a week, which will soon be • Ferry angst will overtake you. You will become You want augmented by pilates, Feldenkrais, convinced that deckhands intentionally place you on to leave the therapeutic touch and Thai cooking the outside lane of the ferries every single time you noxious city classes. Eventually you will certify board. behind, retire yourself to teach an original form • You will get so caught up in the latest land and become ... of self-improvement art, holding purchase cause to save an endangered species that an islander. classes in your remodelled garage. you'll be called upon tore-mortgage your property in • For those who have always order to cough up an adequate donation. You'd rather wanted to paint, make pots, stain do that than endure organizing meetings for the next glass or craft baskets from kelp or blackberry vines, calendar/silent auction/plant sale fundraiser. this is when and where you will do it. You'll then But don't worry, even if your friends and relatives spend the rest of your Saturdays selling your wares to back home don't recognize you after a few years on tourists. Salt Spring, they will still be filled with envy. Live well with IQ:tJ;1flt!tW# -··'omt to HARBOUR HOUSE Sprinq YOUR Licensed Call LOCAL LIQUOR STORE me for DRUGSTORE ~ reat v1ewm~ DOWNTOWN 537-5534 ON SALE of our 104 Lower Ganges Rd. THIS WEEK Island! UPTOWN 538-0323 372 Lower Ganges Rd, Tuborg, Moosehead OPEN & "Islander" MON. "" SAT. 9-6 SUNDAYS& Bottled Beer HOLIDAYS 11-5 Large selection of Cold Beer, Wines, Ciders, Live well with Coolers, and Spirits plus domestic and imported Cigars IQ:S;1fif£M'j# Open Daily 9am - 11 pm 53 7-1919 810 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD \S~At>J Kayak & Sailing Tours, B&B/Cottage Rentals 163 Fulford-Ganges Rd 537-2553 I 537-2571 • OPEN Monday - Sunday 10 - 5 eek . r24 "' . live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment "\• live entertainment other activities other activities simply Organic. :'•Jain• open Mike. :' rribamundo and Pepe & : Vesuvius,Ciosing Bash. : Bluesby'the Bay. • PARC. ' ·· . : Fundamentals of Drawing. Barry Valentine organ recital : Host Randall Ray_mond : Friends. : Non-stop music from 6 p.m . : With Gene Grooms at • Monthly public meeting at : 12-week UVic non-credit at All Saints, 10:10 a.m. :at the Fulford Inn, 7 p.m. : The Local, 7 p.m. : the Local, 4 p.m. · • Portlock portable, 7 p.m. : course begins. Info: . . : 721-8481 Wednesday Night live! : Maps of the Night Sky. : Burgoyne Bay Blues Band. • : Afternoon of English Song. : SS Community Theatre. Open stage at Moby's, :Toronto band at Anise, : Anise, 9 p.m. : Argentine Tango : Mezzo-soprano Kathryn : AGM at Croftonbrook, : Kindergym. 9 p.m. 9 : p.m. : Vesuvius Closing Bash. • Workshops : Whitney and pianist 7:30 p.m. : Community Gospel, • Non-s top mus1c· f rom 6 p.m. :• W1'th K'kk'1 1 an.d Ed uar do. • SCharlotte . Hale. Art- • SSI Knitters Group. 2 30 :9-11a.m. other activities other activities : Lions Hall. Info: 653-4969. : pnng, : p.m. : Meets at Stitches Quilt Tango Practica. : Scorpions Varsity other activities other activities • Shop, 7:30 p.m. : The Clinic. Lions Hall, 8:30-10:30 p.m. : Football. : Canadian Federation of : : Planned Parenthood : SSI Community Education. : University Women. : Christmas Motorcycle • Lady Minto Hospital Argentine Tango : GISS field, 3 p.m. : Sign-up continues at SS : clinic open Tuesdays, Workshops. : SSI Sailing Club , 10 a.m. : Toy Run. . : Auxiliary Society. : Core Inn, 5-7 p.m. :Fall Fair Trophy Pick-up. : Books and at 537-0037. - Don Irwin Collision, 11 a.m . : Monthly meeting at With Kikki and Eduardo. : Farmers Institute, 12-2 p.m . : L"f D . • Be Yio r o n Boss' • Lions Hall, 1:30 p.m. Intermediate. Lions Hall, • • 1 e rawmg. : u . w . • : Hula Workshop. • : SS Prostate Cancer 7:30-9 p.m. : SSI Community Education. : United Church, 1-3 p.m. • Greater V1ctona Econom- • Ganges Yoga Studio 7-9 p.m. • Drop-in Floor Hockey. : Support Group. : ic Development Commis- : . ' : Fulford Hall, 7-9 p.m. SS Seniors Services : Sign-up continues at SS ; Argentine Tango : Discussion and get :Books and at 537-0037. Society. .- : Workshops. ; sion business workshop. ; Salt Spring FC vs. Bays ; Step & Strength: : together at Farmers New members tea. SS : Kindergym. : Beginners. Lions Hall, • Harbour House Hotel, • united Blue. • With Brenda Akerman at : Institute, 1 p.m. Seniors, 2 p.m. :Community Gospel, : 7:30-9 p.m. : 1:30-3:30 p.m. ; Portlock Park, 2:.15 p.m. ; All Saints, 9-10 a.m. :9-11a.m . . Chronic Disease Self : Life Source Writing : Floor Hockey. • Argentine Tango Practice. Management Program. :Square Dancing. : Workshop. : For 9-11-year-olds at Intermediate. Lions Hall, Info: Joyce, 537-8933. :Central Hall, 7 p.m . : Ganges Yoga Studio, 6:30-9 p.m. : : Fulford Hall, 2-4 p.m. : 8:30-11 . cinema Salt Spring Island Knitters Vanity Fair- Mira Nair directs this adaptation of the Knitters of all skill levels are invited to join the group. Thackeray novel about Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon), the 19th -century orphan who uses devious charm to rise in First meeting is at Stitches Quilt Shop society. on Monday, September 27, 7:'30 p.m. Info: Alice, 5'38'-0211. cable TV SSTV Cable Channel12 runs continuously for 24 hours Ganges Mouat's Centre THRU'TY beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. 7:30am- 9 pm FOODS'" This week's program is Salt Spring Historical Society: 7 days a week At their recent AGM, Mary Davidson recaps some of the society's achievements during the past year. Eric Booth gives an overview of island heritage and how the Islands Trust deals with it. Author Charles Kahn presents fasci nating reflections on the island 's early days and four spe cial island spots. exhibitions • Artists Annie Knoop, Iris McBride, Stefanie Denz and Stella Weinert show work at ArtSpring until Sept. 24. • Bruce Bott's neo-paeothic spirit art collection is at SWI:DISH MAnRUS i PillOWS 1-800-887-4321 J. Mitchell Gallery until October 7. www.tempurcanada.com Tempur is sold in over 50 countries • Photography of Jacqui Walton is at Moby's for September. worldwide , with hundreds of • Studio tour artists on display at the Tourist Info Centre are dealers across Canada . Seven Ravens Woodcraft Gallery, Mother Tongue Press A better night's sleep, no springs attached! and Blue Horse Folk Art. • Artwork of Rosamonde Dupuy is at Island Savings. • Grace Sevy shows photo co llage at Ganges Yoga Studio. UNCLE ALBERT'S FURNITURE 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 [(31!11 • Carmen Profitt shows paintings at Studio 103 through 1·800·593·5303 Sun 11-4 ~ October. Food Menu Island's best breakfasts, best lunehes, best dinners (Wed -Mon) Entertainment Menu Thursday Sept. 23 at 9pm Maps of the Ni~t Sky from Toronto Fl•iday Sept. 24 at 9pm Burgoyne Bay Blues Band Coming Wednesday Sept. 29 at Spm ~Big Band Era Mu~ie by Swin~hift ·-~:·~.. ' (t 132 Lower Ganges Rd. * * ~ -~ ~~fr7 · 537-1097 Lice11sed * ~ U~tf~' Anise serves up great food on the heated outdoor patio as well as inside, where popular bands and DJs play to every weeke~d . Enjoy international fare at Anise _... /) niseis Salt Spring Island's Catering to all ages, the restaurant India? There are gorgeous steaks, (377/ friendliest restaurant. is child-friendly and a fun place to an amazing Lamb Osso Bucca, From the moment you bring the whole family. It's also a and some terrific seafood dishes. step through the door, you can great spot for couples and friends There's something for everyone, be sure of a warm welcome and to unwind and treat themselves and everything is lovingly prepared courteous, cheerful service - it's to a wonderful meal. Since it's and beautifully presented. Don't the sort of attention to customers' located in the heart of Ganges forget that Anise is licensed. There. comfort and enjoyment that makes village, Anise has prime position are great wines and a selection of the dining experience at Anise for those who like to watch the local and international beers at second to none. world go by from their window. the bar. Anise prides itself on its amiable, The restaurant is open from early As for entertainment, every . relaxed atmosphere. The staff are morning-when it serves a slap-up weekend Anise brings in the best local people, and they care about breakfast - to late evening - when from local, national and world making sure that your time in the the entertainment is in swing - so travelling musicians and artists. restaurant is a genuine pleasure. there's always something worth The setting is intimate and the You'll never feel rushed-through stopping in for. atmosphere fun and energizing. your meal, neglected by servers, Of course, all ofthis assumes that For a fun place to enjoy a good or that your time and investment in you already know and love Anise's meal with great staff, great dining out aren't important. What fabulous menu! Where else on entertainment, and the warmest, you will feel is valued, appreciated, Salt Spring will you find foods friendliest of welcomes, Anise and extremely well-fed. from the Caribbean, Thailand, and can't be beaten. 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Pringle Farm Rd. apartment. Roof top patio. Vine covered feel of old Salt Spring. Vintage charm oceanfront acres on desirable Quarry Drive. pergola. Inspiring space! & character. Unique! I~ I $1,1so,ooo $799,000 $339,000 $269,000 Whether you're buying or selling, Chris ~ Darlene Hobbs offer outstanding service that you can trust. ---1111111111111111111111 ROYAL LEPAGE ---1111111111111111111111 • Experienced SALT SPRING REALTY Let us show you. • Professional * Confidential GULF ISLANDS DRIF1WOOD WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 • B1J SUNDAY, SEP 26 ~ 9:00PM ffi ** Born Yesterday (1993, Comedy) - "--'"" -·.-- -·.-- -·.-- -·.-- ·-·-- .·-·-- • ··-- • ··-- • ·-- • ·-- ··-- .· ·-- ·-- • - ·-- . • - Anouveau·richeindustrialisthiresareporterto H 257 308 CBC Corn~ St. Corne St. ICor.ne St. !Corne St. ICBC Ne~s. Sunday laskCBC . ~ountrvC ILand,SeaiTrue Can~ .d1ans . ,... 10ne,One iOn Roa~. !Nature ~f Thm~s .. give h.is mistress couth in Washington. 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Popoff !Armor !Credo !Moral D. !Parlour !Songs 11:00 PM , 0 ** High Crimes (2002, Suspense) • _ A lawyer defends her husband who is accused of war crimes committed while he was a marine. Morgan Freeman, Ashlev Judd (2h) TUESDAY, SEP 28 8:00PM fi) ***The Enforcer (1976, Police) RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICE A detective and his assistant deal with a terrorist LAURIE'S organization that kidnapped the mayor. Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly (2h) 9:00PM DROP-OFF: Sam • Spm Monday thru Saturday D *** The Secret Life of Algernon (1998, Drama) An old man who lives alone Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653·9279 ~ is visited by a suicidal friend and a curious archeologist. John Cullum, Carrie-Anne PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential Moss(2h) ~ (D ** Shallow Hal (2001, Comedy) A Large Clean-ups & Recycling shallow man falls for an obese woman when he is hypnotized to only see inner beauty. Gwyneth AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 Paltrow, Jack Black (2h30) ffi *** Fly Away Home (1996, **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the "Art Thing" pictures are for sale, by donation, Mori. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the Drama) A girl tries to !each a group of geese pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. hatchlings how to migrate south for the winter. Jeff · I LeuvUe- & ~ ~.. -'AI* 1 Daniels, Anna Paquin (2h) l ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••lllli••"""'7"'1111ii•v• ~****TheBiography) A determined Miracle woman Worker struggles (1962 to, teach the blind, mute and deaf Helen Keller. Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke (2h) 10:00 PM _"--'"" ··-- ··-- -·-- -·-- -·-,- -·-- ··-- ··-- -·-- -·-- -·-- -·-- ·-·-- ·-·-- ···-- ···-- ffi**NashvilleGiri(1976,Thriller)A 0 257 308 CBC The X !Edible 1. ISimpsonsiGags News !Can. Now Paralym. Corrie St. IPrime Suspect Pt. 2 of 2 from Sep 26 The National/Mag. 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(1 h30) ?tn.J!~ saa SfPeU«J 1~ e~ ~~ "3f/W'4- tJ~t-, fuuJe '810 > 814 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Students, paddlers clean up The Ganges seashore and Swanson's Pond have less litter to bear following local participation in the Canada wide Great Canadian Shore line Cleanup (GCSC). Last Wednesday students in the grades 6-7 French immersion classes at Salt Spring Island Middle School (SIMS) cleaned up areas in front of Moby's Pub, under the boardwalk to Ganges Marina, the beach in front · of Island Escapades and Gasoline Alley, as well as TOMATO HARVEST: Rinda Lim and Taylor Mitchell use a big basket to sell the Swanson's Pond property tomatoes from Stowell Lake Farm at the Saturday market in Ganges. near the high school. - Photo by Derrick Lundy SIMS teacher Sarah Myers said students from the two classes, ,along with parent helpers, collected about 200 Knitters want more members pounds of garbage in a one Knitters of all skill levels hour period. are urged to practise their Items most commonly col craft with others as the Salt lected were beverage cans Spring Island Knitters group and bottles, food wrappers starts a season of regular and containers, and styro meetings and activities. foam. The first official meeting Most unusual items includ of the year will be held on ed jeans, a rubber duck and a Monday, September 27 at board game. 7:30 p.m. in Stitches Quilt According to GCSC data Shop located at 120 Here from last year, cigarette fil ford Avenue. ters were the most commonly The group plans to meet collected item nation-wide, two Monday evenings each with more than 150,000 month and a series of out picked up. ings to off-island yarn shops A group oflsland Paddlers and knitting events have also Members of the Salt Spring Island Knitters group members also participated been organized. gather for meetings and activities. The first session of Knitting group members in the clean-up the previous the season runs next Monday. Photo contributed Saturday. can provide answers to knit The GCSC is organized ting questions, help with park in the Rainbow Road in northern B.C., and more by the Vancouver Aquarium, problems or just good com parking lot at the back of the knitters are always welcome with help from TD Friends pany to knit with. store and enter through the for this project. of the Environment Founda "They love to help begin back door. Patterns and kits with yarn tion, and conservation part ning knitters take their Some members of the and pattern are available. ners The Ocean Conservan first stitch," notes a press group also participate in For information on the cy and the World Wildlife release. charity knitting for chil knitting group, call Alice Federation Canada. Participants are asked to dren in needy communities Trueman at 538-0211. Participants hone Wiccan skills in fall course A Wicca 101 group offers bers to fine-tune their skills based spiritual practice. about trance; and "meet the a chance for the island's while giving newcomers an Wicca 101 begins on ancestors." pagan community mem- introduction to the earth- Thursday, September 30 and Jamie Capranos and Rob continues for six Thursdays ert Osborne are the facilita from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Bea tors. ver Point Hall. Capranos has been a prac Participants will study tising witch for more than 10 and practise the craft of rit years and was initiated as a ual grounding and purifying; Green Witch by Susan Weed cast a circle; study herbal in 1999. magic and sacred songs; Osborne is an artist, make ritual tools; learn teacher and facilitator who has led the Twelve Swans group and is well-known on 6:20am 6:20am 7:10am· 7:00am the island. 8:00 am• 7:45am 9:00am 8:30am For more information and 10:00 am 9:15am 11:00 am 10:00 am to register, call Robert at "{f'.. ·, ''• - \ 12:00 noon 10:45 am 1:00pm 11:30 am ~~Y - -4" ~-5tf- _~·. '---'- ~s 653-0036 or send an e-mail 2:00pm 12:15 pm 3:00pm 1:10pm to [email protected]. 4:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 3:00pm 6:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 7:00pm oRAvEL SALES! *except Sun 8:00pm •except Sun 9:00pm 1730A Fulford·Ganges Rd. Owner: Jason Fraser . Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm "SHEEP" ISLAND FUEL Products available Rate per yard Pit Run ...... ~10 We're not "sheepish" 3/4 Road Mulch ...... ~13 1-1/2 Drain Rock unwashed .. ~15 to tell 9ou our prices! CROSSING TIME: 20 MINUTES Oversized Rock unwashed .. ~11 YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE 3/4" Crush Drain ...... ~31 "Ewe" Regular ...... 97 .9/litre LEAVE VESUVIUS BAY LEAVE CROFTON 3/8" Crush (with fines) ...... ~31 "Ewe" Premium ..... 103.9/litre • 7:00 am u 4:00 pm *7:30 am 4:30pm "Ewe"Diesel ...... ~0.9/litre x 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8:30 am 5:30pm Big Boulders ...... ~13 9:00 am 6:00 pm # 9:30 am 6:30pm (Prices subject to change) Blasted Rock ...... ~17 8:10pm 10:00 am · 7:00pm 11:10 am Fill ...... ~4 11:40am 8:40pm 12:10noon 9:10pm PATTERSON MARKET LTD. n12:40pm 9:40pm 1:10pm 10:05 pm Prices in effect 'til Jan. 31, 2005 Our family serving your family since 1915 1:40pm +10:35 pm 2:15pm +11:05pm • Other products also available 3:00 pm 3:30 pm • 12 yard trucks can be arranged Fulford Harbour u Wed. sailings will be replaced by dangerous cargo sailing. No passengers. • Minimum $10 charge Mon. - Fri. Sam -6:30pm I Sat & Sun. 9am - 6:30pm n The Mon. & Thurs. sailings will be replaced by dangerous cargo sailings. No passengers. • PST & GST extra # Mon., Wed. &Thurs. sailings will be replaced by dangerous cargo sailings. No passengers. Stat Holidays 1Oam - 5pm • Daily except Saturdays. 'Daily except Saturdays & Sundays. + Saturdays only. x Daily except 537-7797 FRIDAY4PM Noon Tuesday• Sl eds 71N MEMORIAM 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS Notices FOR A complete calendar YOM KIPPUR Break-the In loving memory of of coming events check the fast gathering Potluck din Bring on the Driftwood Community Cal ner, Sat. Sept. 25, 6 pm. Saltspring Symphony 6 DEATHS G. Lydia Purser endar, in our office in the RSVP please, 538-0263. Adventure coniluctors HERBERG, GEORGE Colo July 10, 1911 - Sept 22, 2003 Upper Ganges Centre, 328 HAVE FUN with lla-Mae Registration Night for Wendy & Derrick Milton nel, age 78, passed away Lower Ganges Road, or on and Rosemary in group peacefully at the Lady Minto In life we loved you dearly, our website at http://www. fitness classes. Starts Oc • Beavers Our newly-formed Hospital on September 14, in death we do the same. gulfislands.net. Use the cal tober 4 at Meaden Hall. • Cubs orches tra requires more 2004 with his wife Pauline It broke our hearts to lose you , endar for event planning, Info 537-5988. Move into • Scouts musicians - especially by his side. George was but you did not go alone to make sure your date fitness. strings! born in Minnesota in 1926. For part of us went with you doesn't conflict with some • Venturers He worked for the US Coast The day God called you home. one else's. Rehearsals Tuesday guard, then moved to Cana STARTING SEPT.23. Square Weekends at nights beginning Oct. 26 da in 1969. In Fort Nelson, You left us peaceful memories ~ Dancing, Central Hall Thurs 20 words or less BC, he worked for West your love is still our guide days 7:00p.m. Come join the . ([J%Jf~J(G]E§ First Season Performances $9.25 coast Energy until his retire And though we cannot see you, fun , all you need is a left and at ArtSpring April/05 ment. In 1981 he moved to You are always by our side. right foot. Y«JXGA Additional words Saltspring Island where he If you're interested in enjoyed boating , life on the FRESH START Fitness playing with the 30¢ each If we could have a lifetime wish, sruon01 ocean and woodworking. starts Sept. 23 @5:15 p.m. Saltspring Symphony, Run your ad for 2 weeks and get and one dream that could come true, All Saints downstairs. Car seven George was a wonderful lis SATURDAYS please call a third week FREE! tener and a very caring man. We would pray to God with all our dio-steps, strength & flexibil MiXed Levels Yoga hearts just to see and speak to you. ity mat work. All you need is stars Betty @ 537 -92 17 PRIVATE PARTY, - He was dependable and with GYS Teachers (before Sept. 22/04) ot A thousand words won't bring you good shoes & a water bottle. 9:00-1 O:OOam MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY enjoyed people. George is tai chi Wendy/Derrick @ 537-4654 Sony, no refunds, no changes. survived by his wife Pauline/ back, We know because we've lried For more info call Kathy Ball $ 12 Drop-In (incl. Gsn f) (after Sept. 22/-04) daughter Michelle (Maurice), And neither will a million tears, certified instructor 537-5450. club Deadline Matejah & Micah of Calgary; We know because we 've cried. Come have some fun . Pilates Sryle Mat Qigong FRIDAY 4PM . his son Darren (Jeanine), PLAYBACKTHEATRE class with Shannon johnston I 0:30- 1I :30am a 12 week course for Katelyn & Sarah of Cal With Love from daughter Margaret es starting soon . Call Robert ...---"'\ gary and his son Russell of & Grandson Nathan Osbourne 653-0036 or email $ 12 Drop-In (in ~ l. Gsn · health and meditation. ... 20 words or less $11.25 Iowa. He is also survived by [email protected]. SUNDAYS Begins Sept. 23 0 ~~11 his sisters Marian of Iowa WICCA 101: six Thursday Noon to lpm Additional words and Marilyn of Minnesota. 8 CARD OF THANKS classes beginning Sep 36¢ each At George's request, there I WOULD LIKE to thank all tember 30th. Call Rob Phone Osman ~~ Deadline TUESDAY NOON was no funeral service. A 'those who were so kind to ert @ 653-0036 or email 537-5667 celebration of his life was me the evening of my recent farm boys@ saltspring.com. ~~~~ held at the Baptist Church DISPLAY injury. In particular, the two DOG OBEDIENCE classes on Saltspring Island. We Moby's customers who sup 2004/2005 CLASSIFIED$ wish to thank Dr. Leavitt and with Anne McPhee starting ported my head and stabi Sept.28. Fun and motiva all Lady Minto Staff for their lized my ankle while await PRIVATE LESSONS $11.50 tional teaching you how to per column i superlative care and all our ing the ambulance. Thank friends, for their care and teach your dog/puppy. Reg SAXOPHONE (minimum size one inch) you to Tim for holding my istration 537-9505. CLARINET Border: Add $2 compassion at this time. hand while 1 waited, Patsy for waiting with me, Meg han S.S.I. XMAS motorcycle toy FLUTE Frequency discounts available and Sandy for keeping me run Sept. 26 at 11 :00 am. PIANO calm and watching Molly Start at lrvvin Collision , 115 TRUMPET REGIONAL during the Brouhaha, and Desmond Cres. Info 537- RUDIMENTS 2912. Bring new unwrapped CLASSIFIED$ Jamie for taking Molly to a Yoga,wittr~,leste HARMONY place of comfort so her dad toy. All motorcycles wel come. $fartin1Sept\ 6 BUY VANCOUVER could accompany me to the ' arn lWO NEW STUDIOS the hospital. To Kevin and LIFE SOURCE Writing Thufsdays'fr~t ISLAND Workshop. Breath, move IN GANGES Meg han for once again, and f\ $6- (,.'.. ?f.~~3(.:...CI·.. .·,p..'·, [Tl )·..· Short walk behind GISS $99 as always, being that place ment and writing combine \ 1p;V,~B in . for an informative and fun Alllevel_s. Ev$1J1one '{f!ilcome SIMS and SSE Your 25 word classified ad appears of comfort. Shauna. evening workshop. No previ Phorf'e.. 538::'5504 in the Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt ous writing experience nec Wendy & Derrick Mitton The Spring &Pender Islands) and 15 essary. Friday, September 537-4654 A~TfR ~AIR community papers on VI. Over 24 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at or 537-9217 A~~AIR~ the Ganges Yoga Studio. Fa readers. 262,455 Longtime Salt Spring resident f'e~tival CommiHee cilitators: Lynda Monk and lnga Holmberg passed away would like to thank Meredith Knox. Cost: $25 for BUY LOWER the evening. Call 653-4085 AYJ~~~D peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital ~pon~or~ ff Patron~ Worlu~f' wit~!, to register. MAINLAND on Saturday Sept 18, 2004. Barb Jimenez, Valdy & Ki.lcki~ Efhutrdo lnga was predeceased by her Kathleen, Thunderbird FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER $99 husband Viljo in 1953. lnga is Wednesday, Sept 22 Gallery, Island Savings, 24: Xango! Mangosteen 7:30- 9pm - Intermediate Your 25 word classified ad lovingly remembered by her 100% Natural Fruit Juice sons Allan (Jane) and Ray Home Design Centre, Friday, Sept. 24 appears in 15 community papers Business Opportunity and 7:30 - 9pm - Beginners I (Debbie) and grandchildren Pharmasave, Fulford Inn, Health Benefits Presenta in the lower mainland. Over Robert, Michael and Nicolas and Saturday, Sept 25 Arvid Chalmers Ltd., tion. Ganges Fire Hall train 11 :30 - 1pm - Beginners II 525,455 readers. by relatives in Finland. Bob & Birgit Bateman, ing room - Morn : 11 :00 am Tues I 1:00am -12:1Spm 1:30- 3pm - Intermediate lnga was born in Finland and The Local Liquor Store, to 12:30 pm; Eve 7:00 pm Wed 5:00pm - 6: I Spm 3:30 - 5pm - Intermediate BUYBC came to Vancouver in 1928. She Sunday, Sept 26 was an active member of the The Local Bar & Bistro, to 8:30 pm . To register for Fri II :OOam - 12: I Spm free and info: Carla Han 1pm- 2:30- Intermediate INTERIOR Finnish theatrical community The Fishery, Island Nia: a fun -fil led tow-im~acl blend sen 250-653-9876, email 3pm- 4:30- Intermediate $99 and church choirs both in BC Star, SS Coffee Co., or yoga. dance & martial arts Monday, Sept 27 and Ontario. She was also a good_health@ mangosteen Your 25 word classified ad Capital Iron, John Fraser, loin us in the new Studio Bel Supervised practica writer in Finnish publications in fruit-juice.com or visit www. Wednesday, Sept. 29 Salt Spring RCMP mangosteen-fruit-juice.com appears in 22 community Canada and Finland. GANGES YOGA STUDIO 7:30- 9pm - Intermediate She moved to her beloved Salt Detachment www.gangesyogastudio.com papers in the interior. Over HULA WORKSHOP with Al Lions Hall, $20 Spring Island in' 1952. lnga was andra Napali Kai. Sun . Sept. 208,856 readers. Volunteer~ Phone Gail Meyer an avid gardener and artist win Rory, Jay, Trish , Jill, Sun , Barry, 26, 7-9 pm. Ganges Yoga ning many ribbons at the Fall Fair. 653-4969 BCYCNA Jim, Lin , Marijke, Wolfgang, Studio. $15. No experience She also loved photography, bird necessary. All welcome. Info: Basketry Course Eric, Vanessa, Allan , Chrissie, NETWORK watching, walking and skiing. 537-5294. In lieu of flowers donations in Steve, Tom, Sharon , Darcy, with Joan Carrigan CLASSIFIED$ KINDERGYM BEGINS again lnga's memory can be made Judy, Steve's Electric, Indigo $349 to Lady Minto Hospital or Sept. 21! Running every Farms, Wendy's Cappuccino, Tu esday and Thursday, 9-11 Make 4 baskets, our 25 word classified will appea1 Greenwoods. A reception and remembrance Lynn , Gulf Island AIDS Society, am. Drop-in basis. Ages 0-4. each an introduction to in more than 110 community service for lnga will be held at Bob McGinn & Walter Davis $2/family. Come enjoy some a different technique: 8a!UlPrin9 f@LKCLUE newspapers in BC and the Yukon. the United Church on Saturday Landscape Design playtime with your kids. Held Wicker, Splint Woven, Oct. 02 at 2 pm. at Community Gospel Cha Over million readers. ~ervice~ 2.3 Special thanks to Dr. Leavitt and pel , 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd . Twining, Random Jordy's Sound, M.C. ZW, I zus 5U.JH\. 537-2622. the staff at Lady Minto Hospital Runs 6 Monday evenings: PAYMENT and Greenwoods for their care Vaughan Fulford, Nick's STEP & STRENGTH class Security, Jerry & Crew, Oct. 4- Nov. 8 Q Oct 4/04 !~~d~.~utle_r • We can accept payment of lnga. es Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:00-10:00 by cash, direct debit, The Rental Stop, The a.m .. All Saints by-the Sea. 7-9:30 pm W Oct 25/04 ~~i~k ~.~~ i~utt Mastercard or Visa. Driftwood, Apple Photo, Call Brenda 653-4352. Cost:$ 150 • Classifieds are prepaid HAYWARD'S Special Occasions, Big UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Includes materials. U) Nov 22/04 !i~!.!IJicDades unless you have an FUNERAL SERVICE Bear Services. Amy Hollings will share her advertising account. International Peace Confer To inquire or register: ~u~ician~ Feb 7/05 £~!~.~tine Lavin ence experience Sept 26 @ > 538-1877 Samba du Solie!, Planet 10:30 am , Lions Hall. For Music, Simone & The info call Anne 537-9650. W Feb 28/05 !~r~. .~~~~~ • In person at our office at Soul intention, Gene 328 Lower Ganges Road, FLOOR HOCKEY, ages 9- More Basketry Grooms & Warren Langley, D:: Mar 21/05 GuMBoOT GaLA Ganges Ji~ 11 , starts Sun ., Sept. 26, Course PATRICK BEATTIE Atomic Blues, The Swells, 2-4 pm, Fulford Hall, waiver F~.dford Hall • Bv teleohooe 250-537-9933 Funeral Director Tarris, Rebecca Nygard, required. Call Anton io 537- with Joan Carrigan Doors Open 6:30 season ticket holders or fax, 250-537-2613 ' 5659 or Brian 537-8991 . Stephanie Rhodes, Valdy Make 4 more baskets, Season Tickets $85 reserve 653-4689: buy and pick up @the Fall Fair • By email to Box 315, Ganges P.O . & ALL his wonderful www.saltspringfolkclub.ca classified@ gulfislands.net SSI , VBK 2V9 friends OPEN HOUSE Door each an introduction to (no attachments please) Tel: (250) 537-1022 Prizes, refreshments and And Our Neighbour~ Fax: (250) 537-2012 information about all of our a different technique: • By post to Driftwood , Rib, Diagonal Plaiting, 328 Lower Ganges Road, Thank you all, services at Eight Branches Salt Spring Island, B.C. 8 CARD OF THANKS ~hirley, ~aft , Holistic Health Centre's Coiling, Netting. V8K2V3. Valdy & Kathleen. Annual Open House! Sat Runs 6 Thursday evenings: I WOULD LIKE vo express urday, Sept. 25 from noon Oct. 7- Nov. 11 my heartfelt thanks to all - 4pm. No charge, everyone POLICIES my family and friends for welcome. We are located 7-9:30 pm lease check your ad after the first insertion.! again sponsoring me in at 124 Lower Ganges Road Cost $150 hould an error appear in an advertisement, The Terry Fox Fun--- with (Formerly, "The Tea Room ", nftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for th Includes materials. your help, my total pledge across form the Visitor Info moun! paid for the spaceo ccupied by th To inquire or register: ortion of the advertisment in which thee rro1 this year was $7,250. Phyl Centre) . For details, call a:urred. Dnftwood Publ ishing Ltd. will accep lis Waltho. 538-1701 . 538-1877 esponsibilify for only one incorrect insertion. B16 .A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 32 MEETINGS 34 NOTICES 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED NOW HIRING The Oyster YOUTH INTERN needed for Grief Support Group catcher is looking for expe the Community Access Pro Unemployed? This Greup Meets rienced kitchen staff. Full gram at the Core Inn. This • Live on the Saanich twice a 111alllb ta offer sbaring, lslanclsTrust time, year round positions is a 1/2 time position for a Peninsula or Southern Gulf support and inflll'lllation are available as well as part computer savvy person who Islands? Salt Spring Island NOllCE time. We offer a competitive is between 19 and 30 years • Receive El Benefits now, local Trust Committee wage, quality training and . old. Please call537-4167. or in the past 3 years? Dates The offices of The Islands 1st and 31'4 Thursdays Notice of Business Meeting opportunities for advance SUNSHINE VILLAGE SKI , OR Trust Salt Spring Island ment. If you are interested Snowboard Resort, Banff, • Need job search help? The Salt Spring Island Local in working in a fast paced, each month will be closed Monday, requires enthusiastic, well Call Kathryn for information Trust Committee will be meet team oriented envi,ronment ing to consider various matters September 27, 2004. presented, reliable guest on employment programs that Time of general business, such as please apply in person. service staff for all posi can help you find work. 7:00 - 8:30 pm applications received , bylaw Regular office hours will DRAFTSPERSON, both tions 2004/05 season. Reply reviews and meeting notes. resume at 10am, Tuesday, manual and CADD on con Call Mike for information on online: www.skibanff.com. employment programs for Place tract basis for established Fax 403-760-5282. Email: DATE: Wed. , Sept. 29, 2004 September 28, 2004. people under 30 years old. Croftonbrook Meeting Room local architect. 653-4931 . sunshinehr@ skibanff.com. TIME: 3:00 pm BARB'S BUNS requires a Phone 403-760-5280. 655-5309 or PLACE: Hart Bradley Hall baker to start immediately. Toll free: 1-888-993-2299 (lion's Hall) A MOUNTAIN LIFE experi Experience preferred, but Pe "i tUIJ{tt ~ AIR BRAKE 103 Bonnet Ave 40 PERSONALS ence. Spend the winter in the will train. Wage negotiable. DEBT STRESS? We can Rockies! Nakiska Ski Resort Commttntty Starting at 3:00 pm up to 45 Apply in person - see Barb. Strvh::~s. COURSE help you avoid bankruptcy is recruiting for the 2004/05 minutes will be available for the Also ·part or full time front Employment counsellor public to discuss local land use through debt consolidation. ski and snowboard season. Oct 8,9,1 0 staff required - apply in per Interviews will be conducted on SSI one day/week. matters with the Local Trust Achieve peace of mind. son see Gina or Barb. 537- Visit us online at: mydebt in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, The Government of Canada Committee. Those who wish to 4491 . 8 Sponsored by present a more formal petition , solution.com or call toll Alberta and BC. Fax resume ~o ~h~~:~~~~~~~~t1v~~~ding C~1.nadi SS Fire Dept or make a delegation to the free:1 -877 -556-3500. CHILDCAREWANTED. Nan to 403-591-7780 or mail: Na 25 EDUCATION Committee as an Agenda item , ny needed for 2-1/2 yr. old kiska Ski Resort, Box 1988, CANADA'S TOP PSY twin boys. They are sweet, 60 WORK WANTED For Further Info BECAUSE OF THE high must advise Islands Trust staff CHICS ... Are you ready to Kananaskis, AB, TOL 2HO or demand for Spanish class at least one week in advance adventurous & fun. You love email: [email protected]. JOURNEYMAN CARPEN believe in psychics again? the outdoors, art, play-acting Call 537-2531 es, another class has been of the meeting so that they can CHEAP TELEPHONE RE TER available for work. Ad Call now, you won't be & reading. Please be imagi added for students wishing be added to the beginning of CONNECT - Only $24.95 ditions, renovations, new disappointed! 1-900-451- native, responsible, depend help or those interested in the Agenda. For · information for your first month! Summer homes, sun decks, green 7070. $2.95/min. 18+ able, flexible, with a sense of traveL Place: Cornerstone about the Agenda, please call the Sizzler Special, limited time houses, etc. Reasonable Islands Trust at 537-9144. humour. Some light house rates. Quality and integrity. Learning Center. Phone: offer! No refusals, no gim keeping. Approx. 20 hrs./wk. Jim Anderson. 538-7700. 537-1975. micks. Call Phone Factory 537-6935 or 538-1628. EXPERIENCED INTE TUTORING & ACADEMIC 34 NOTICES toll-free 1-877-336-2274; TREE HOUSE Cafe & Tree RIOR painting service, support weekdays 5-9, FAMILY RECIPES of Salt www.phonefactory.ca 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES House South are hiring prompt & tidy work. Call Spring's Fall Fair. A collec PHONE DISCONNECTED? Fridays 9-3, grades 6-12. SAFETY SIGNPOSTS, are Baristas. Flexible scheldule, Kirstie, 537-5432. French grammar, Visual tion of Ribbon Winners. Call Need service? $25 first for your copy! 537-9913. popular! You see these ad year round, drop resume at VERY DEDICATED, very Arts, English, Socials, dresses everywhere, day cafe. month. Unlimited local call SEWING MACHINE Re hardworking young person Homework Support, Re or night. Give yourself a EXPERIENCED MEDI ing, no credit checks, no pair. Drop off at Salt Spring deposit. Long distance: 4.5¢/ looking for part-time or search & Organizational Job and order 100 signs CAL clerk for management Dry Cleaning at 116 Her minute anywhere in Canada full time employment. Six skills. Flexible location & to supply exclusivly on Salt of Ophthalmology office eford Ave. 537-2241. Local 1-866-709-0075. years in trades & hospital rates, 20 years experi Spring Island. (250) 995- located in Lady Minto Hos & us. agent for Sawyer Sewing ity, 653-0080. ence, certified in Yukon & 1092. pital. Must be capable of NO CASH, NO CREDIT, no Centre of Victoria. LADY SEEKS caretak B.C. TOG for sd 64. Rose FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER managing busy clinic one problem! Borrow up to $800 THE CLINIC new hours ing, office, and/or live-in Kilmer 538-1907. 24: Xango! Mangosteen day per week with extra ir until payday. We lend on Tuesdays 5:00-7:00. Core work arrangement. Exp. BE AN INTERIOR DECO 1 00% Natural Fruit Juice regular hours related to child tax, employment, and Inn second floor. Planned w/horses, gardening, RATOR with our unique Business Opportunity and daily tasks to maintain the pensions. Call Speedy Cash Parenthood Gulf Islands @ 1-866-813-5725 or www. mgmt, etc. N/S, bondable home-study course. Call Health Benefits Presenta clinic. Strong interpersonal 537-8786. speedycash.ca. & hardworking. Refs. Gen- ' for your free brochure. 1- tion. Ganges Fire Hall train skills, a good working knowl INDIGO, AN 8 MEMBER evieve 537-4388 or email: 800-267-1829. www.shef ing room- Morn: 11:00 am edge of computers with LOVE CHRISTMAS? Can writeontime@ canoemail.com . Acapella singing group, is to 12:30 pm; Eve 7;00 pm some medical terminology, ada's premier home party fieldschool.ca. Sheffield considering the addition School of Interior Design, to 8:30 pm. To register for organizational habits and company celebrates the of another male singer. To the ability to work efficiently Ottawa ON. free and info: Carla Hansen season all year long with express interest or for more 250-653-9876, email good_ while alone are necessary. YOUR FUTURE IN HOS the most unique product line • PAINTING • ROOFING • information, please call don health@ mangosteen-fruit Some experience with medi in the industry. Decorating, PITALITY. Are you a peo •LAWN CARE• at 537-5776. juice.com or visit www. cal billing programs would entertaining, cooking, cel ple person? Homestudy "Serving the Island TO WEIGHT WATCHERS mangosteen-fru it-juice. be beneficial. Please fax ebrating and so much more! courses for tourism/hos Since 1989" former & lifetime members com 822 CAMPERS &TRAILERS 825 CARS, SALES 825 CARS, SALES 845 RVSALES 855 TRUCKS/4X4S 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY -.> - 8' CAMPER. 3 WAY fridge, 1974 VOLVO STATION 1994 PONTIAC Four door 1981 TOYOTA pickup die HOUSESITTER WANTED, BURN BARRELS, 401 Rob propane stove & furnace wagon, good tires and in grand prix; 122,000 local sel, 126,000 orig. kms. 5- for home in Ganges the inson Road. & hijackers. Clean. Offers. teror, a little rust, $500 obo. kms owned since new, well speed, long bed, insulated last two weeks of October. OCTOBER 1 ANSWERING 537-1212. 250-384-1507. maintained; $4300. Call camper shell, rust coated We need a responsible SSI located @ Fulford Inn. 823 CARGO TRAILERS 2001 SUBARU lmprezza Norman Rothwell 537-5166. every year, boat rack ... a person (or couple) to enjoy High speed internet, photo Brighton, 53,800 km, white, Yes - I took my name off the must see! $5,000. obo 653- our home and look after our copies, fax, computer, print TRAILER, HAULMARK $19,000. like new . 537- side already, 2046. spoiled dog. Perfect for a er, scanner, answering ser DLX, covered util 2158. 1987 GMC 3/4 ton Pick up 856 BUSES, VANS person who is not working vice, message box, notice ity. Black/silver. Interior truck, $1500 obo, call 537- outside of the home. 538- board. More info 653-4704. ISLAND BEATER: '91 Ford 1994 MAZDA MPV ?-pas 10'2"x69"Wx72"H. Dual 2580. 0052. rear doors, one side door. ' Escort needs TLC from senger mini van . $5500. FOR RENT: furnished cot backyard mechanic. Good 1995 HONDA ACCORD FREE KENMORE Dish tage, ocean views, 4 months Bought new, used three 220 km ,V6,well maintained washer, works, 537-5159. days. $3800. Mint condi engine, needs other work. EX, V6 , 137K, fully loaded, & good body; excellent from end Oct. $650 per mo. tion. 537-4475. $500. Call538-0357. leather, heated seats, CD, condition. 537-4536. GET NOTICED - with a plus util., N/S, ref's. req'd. sun roof, ASS $13,500 obo. custom designed logo for 537-5917. 1986 TOYOTA VAN , $750 1992 VW EUROVAN, low obo, 1977 Porsche 924, 538-5546. your marketing needs. Call ARGENTI NE TANGO Work PACE AMERICAN mileage, extensively over Imagine That Graphics at $2000 obo. 653-9406. 1981 DODGE Fairmont V- hauled, $7000. 537-1905. shops, Sept. 22- 29. See ad CARGO TRAILERS SALE!TRADE $8500. obo, 8, good condition for the 537-1877 or visit www.imag in Coming Events. Phone • Landscaping 97 Buick Skylark, 70,000 condition its in 537-9864 linHI {11 11 M11 t1lij !M11 d inethatgraphics.ca Friday activity choices In the beginning, long dis surcease tance conversations pretty from traf much depended on how loud fic noise, Salt Spring parents and been slow in the first two For more infonnation or you could shout. WIT& a cone of students have· some school weeks, she's had a call registration, call Johanna Leather-! unged chatters silence for based options for Friday every day, she said. (653-9383). could comfortably make WHIMSY personal activities now that the four For more informa • A combined effort by the themselves heard from cave WITH ARTHUR BLACK conversa day week has commenced. tion, call Lisa (537-5663) Fulford Community Nature mouth to cave mouth. Then tions and In addition to programs between 6 and 8 p.m. School and the Gulf Islands we developed smoke signals. and 2004, cell-phone own a handy that have shifted from • As of Friday, local art Centre for Ecological Learn Conversations - necessarily ership in Canada grew by place for cross-dressing after-school-times to Fri ist Johanna Hoskins began ing will provide programs on brutish and short-could be 55 per cent. Nearly 14 mil Clark Kent to assume his days, and classes offered 13 weeks of Whimsical selected Fridays. carried out from mountain lion Canadians are cunently superhero alter ego. privately by individuals, ' Expressions art classes for They will be similar top to mountaintop, provid wireless subscribers. Experts All that's changing now. there are several new offer kids at Fulford-Elementary to the Summer Ecologi ing you had enough fuel, a say by this time next year, Canada lost nearly 20,000 ings in the district. These School. cal Exploration Program sturdy blanket, no wind and fully 50 per cent of us will be pay phones in the four years include: Children aged 6 and (SEEP) that ran in August a reliable flint. "wired for yakking." between 1999 and 2003. In • Early-childhood educa up will create hand-made and more details will be Then on March 10, 1876, Is that a bad thing? Not for Chicago, where the first one tor Lisa Dodd is offering books using the mediums forthcoming, said Fulford Alex Bell, bless his Edin the travelling salesman, the was installed in 1898, the licensed childcare at Salt of papermaking, printmak school principal Judy Rad burgian/Cape Bretonian/ shut-in, the housewife whose public phone booth no lon Spring Elementary on Fri ing, drawing, painting and dysh. Bostonian heart, strung some car has broken down on the ger exists at all. days and after school for book binding. Nature programs are electrified wire between two side of the Trans Canada, or And in Britain, horne of the rest of the week. "When they make their planned for October 29, rooms and shouted "Mister the hiker who 's fractured a world-famous fire-engine red "It's an activity-based books, it will be right from November 19, December Watson, come here, I need femur on the Juan de Fuca telephone booth, the news is program," Dodd said. start to finish. They'll be 10; January 21 , February you" into one end of the hiking trail, but for, oh, say, even grimmer. Authorities Her program includes art making the paper right up 11 , April 8, April 22, May wire. And Mister Watson, 85 .per cent of the schnooks are cold-bloodedly plotting projects, adventure skills, until they bind the whole 6 and May 13. hearing Bell's voice through who buy, lug and natter into the extinction of the British and outside and inside book," Hoskins said. For more information, the wire, came on the rw1. their cell-phones every day . icon. There are still 15,000 games using the gymna Students will make indi call Fulford school (653- That's the official story, .. what's the point? of them scattered across the sium, she said. vidual books as well as a 9223). anyway. My guess is, Bell I had a cell-phone once. I flanks of Albion. BT Pay "Lost of stuff to keep collaborative, Big-Book , • Local teacher-on-call yelled loud enough to be used it primarily to tell my phones plans to eliminate them occupied and if they project for the ArtSpring Sylvia Louwrnan will heard 1ight through the wall, partner each workday eve 10,000 public phone booths choose not to do one of th,e art show in May, she said. continue to offer her after but no matter, the principle ning that I was off the train by this time next year. activities, they can find a The whole project will school French program at was sound. History says and in my car and headed The reasoning is bottom game on the shelf or some be based on the theme of Fernwood Elementary. the world's first telephone home for dinner. line, as usual. Four out of thing to do while they wait humour, she said. This year she plans to call had been placed, and She knew that already. It five Brits now carry cell for the next activity." The session runs Fridays add a Ganges location for answered. was my regular pattern, with phones. Phone booth rev The program is av~ilable 10-11:30 a.m. until Decem young French enthusiasts It's been downhill ever or without the call. Most of enue is down. Ergo, axe the for students in grades 1-5 ber 17 . The 13 classes cost on Fridays. The program since. the calls I (am forced to) phone booths. on Fridays from 8:30-5:30 $169, including materials. is aimed for children in the The Bell contraption overhear each day are equal Before they send the last p.m. and after school until Though space might still . primary grades, including begat the cumbersome wall ly fatuous and a stone waste phone booth to the knack 5:30 on Mondays through be available starting Sep kindergarten. telephone which begat the of everybody's time. er's yard, they might want to thursdays. tember 24, drop-in classes Call Sylvia for more clunky handheld dial tele Which would rate as one of schedule a business lunch at While enrolment has are not available. information at 537-1182. phone, which began the her modem life's minor annoy the Brooklyn Cafe in Atlan nia-inducing walkie-talkie, ances - along with traffic ta, Georgia. Or at the Main the CB radio and eventu jams, e-mail spam and the Street Bistro in Sarasota, ally, the light-as-a-feather, vocal stylings ofCeline Dion Florida. Or at the trendy cute-as-a-bug's-ear plastic - if that were the extent of Spoke Club in Toronto. Did you know? gizmo that you see in just the cell'-phone's depreda The management in all about every second person's tions. It's not. The fact is, the three institutions is planning Government is Got a hot hand these days - usually popularity of the cell-phone to install vintage red Brit jarruned up against their ear represents the death knell ish telephone booths in their investing $20.7 million hole as they drive or walk or for a true communications lobbies so that restaurant to improve patient news tip? shop or sit on a park bench breakthrough. patrons can carry on conver or eat their lunch - the cell The phone 'booth. sations in private ... on their access to hip phone. 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