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VOL. 31, NO. 52 50 CENTS GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26,1990 Atkins commits support for VHP Uncertainty over future funding nation, December 14, providing him for the Victoria Health Project is self the opportunity to speak out causing concern at the Capital about funding the VHP. He ex Regional District and has sparked pressed concern that funding could one resignation. be split off from a variety of sources The uncertainty spills over to Salt and the project could lose its coor Spring where the successful Seniors dinated initiative. For Seniors program obtains funding "It's just so ironic that govern from the VHP. ment does something that borders on the brilliant and then changes the By BILL WEBSTER funding," he told the Driftwood Driftwood Steffi Writer The Victoria Health Project was initiated three years ago; the $8 mil lion in funding runs out in March of Salt Spring's director to the CRD next year. Julia Atkins says she will continue The project aimed to create an pressuring the provincial govern atmosphere of individual respon ment to commit to full funding for the sibility and self-reliance based on VHP "which represents (a) new at community health care. titude and approach to health care in B.C." For instance, elderly people were CRD health care committee mem encouraged to stay in their homes ber Bryan Watt handed in his resig HEALTH PROJECT A8 Arctic system blasts island with snowfall Winter unleashed its fury on the Gulf Islands three days before its of ficial start, resulting in chaos on island roads. Ganges RCMP documented six accidents December 18, and numerous other vehicles were left stranded in ditches. Ferry service on various routes backed up somewhat but only the Vesuvius Queen failed to cope with the weather.
By BILL WEBSTER Drftwood Staff Writer
While snow dusted the island for most of the morning, heavy snow began falling by 1:30 p.m. and continued into the early evening. By the time the storm moved on, it had dumped 3.6 centimetres (1.4 inches) of snow on the island. Temperatures hovered around -5 degrees Celsius, dipping to -12 Cel sius at higher levels. SUP, SUDING AWAY: Island youngsters Anthony Shortly after the heavy snowfall began, ice slicked the roads. Graham and Derek Shelly Vehicles skidded off roadsides all over the island. One driver lost con enjoy the recent snowfall trol near the top of Ganges Hill and struck a hydro pole, cutting off (top, left), while Derek Shel power to numerous residents. ley takes a tumble (above). SNOW STORM A2 At top, an Island woman fights the elements In Cen tennial Park, and at right, Linda Taylor and Alicia GST and Canada Post Coelho bundle up for the cold. Driftwood photos by Derrick lundy lead to price increase Gulf Islands Driftwood single newspaper could increase at least issue cost will go to 60 cents from the eight-fold as they rise from 5.2 cents current SO cents effective January 1, to 41 cents or more based on weight 1991. The increase involves subscribers on Part of the increase will go letter carrier routes. towards the federal government's Newspapers received notice of new Goods and Services Tax. The the increase December 1 and the Analysts currently considering rest will provide an increase to Canadian Community Newspapers dealers who sell the newspapers and Association which represents 675 Driftwood Publishing Ltd. community papers across the country results of recreational survey A lower price per copy is avail has launched a protest able to subscribers living on the Gulf "Many newspapers run year-end The results of a survey documenting recreation He hopes the survey produces a good repre Islands who can receive the subscription campaigns as the al needs and wants of Salt Spring Islanders are in sentational sample, by including people of all ages, Driftwood for 52 weeks at a cost of Driftwood did," said Carlson. "The the hands of analysts, and will soon be released. family sizes and income levels. Respondents were $21 plus the seven per cent GST. timing is very poor and the difference Seventy per cent — or about 500 — of 700 not required to identify themselves bv name on the Elsewhere in Canada, subscrin- IS RItTF!TTV» " PageA2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wdnwday, Decemiw 26, 1990
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Local accident rates rose as fast as accident, regardless of the weather or snow fell and roads froze last week, road conditions at the time. causing havoc for the Insurance Cor She corrected one myth that poration of British Columbia. Storm: an ICBC nightmare claims made by people with summer Corporation spokesman Kim tires on their vehicle would not be Prissick told the Driftwood Thursday Claim Centre, for example, received She said ICBC urges people to driving cannot be found, she said, accepted by ICBC. She said claims that south coast Dial-a-Claim centres 4,100 calls on Wednesday and were take public transportation, if pos people should "just take extra care will still be processed even if cars are were dealing with "a very heavy load only able to deal with 2,300 claims. sible, when roads are as hazardous as and caution behind the wheel." not equipped with proper snow tires. on the phone" after snow and freez Prissick said that while the centre they were last week. "People are just Prissick confirmed that people Prissick advises people to not call ing temperatures turned many roads worked overtime, it was not operat not used to driving in these condi who are not insured for collision on Dial-a-Claim centres until the after into skating rinks. ing at full staff because some tions," she said, which makes acci their vehicles are responsible for any noon, when the initial morning The Lower Mainland Dial-a- employees could not get to work. dents more likely. If alternatives to damage incurred to their car in an onslaught of calls has subsided. SNOW STORM Aluminum Windows for your lifetime! From Page Al Cars backed up in both directions of coffee to residents who waited in cleared from the roadside. WE ARE CLOSED FOR A SHORT HOLIDAY on Fulford-Ganges Road and local his restaurant for the hill to re-open. Meanwhile at Vesuvius, the TILL JAN. 3 — sorry for any Inconvenience. RCMP closed the hill to south-bound Watching vehicles skate down the Vesuvius Queen left the dock at 6:07 traffic slick surface of the hill became a p.m. for the trip to Crofton. The little Phone today for details: "We had to close the hill," said spectator sport for patrons. ferry made a safe but weatherbeaten CALL MON.-FRI. Sergeant Larry Wendel who directed Children walked home from passage to the wharf on the other side 8 AM-4:30 PM traffic at the comer of Fulford-Gan school, slipping and sliding in the ice by 6:28 pjn. The vessel sat at the BRUCE ges Road and Seaview Avenue. and snow. Crofton dock until 10:15 p.m. when "There were vehicles all over the The sanding struck arrived at the the high winds let up and the return road." hill by 3:40 p.m. but RCMP kept the trip could be made safely. 4^43 ROY At the Cheshire Cat, owner Clive road closed until 4:30 p.m. by which That last trip arrived at 10:39 p.m. 222 Musgrave Rd. FAX 653-4100 Free Estimates Williams was kept busy selling cups time most of the vehicles were carrying 12 vehicles and 29 pas sengers. • ISLANDERS SERVING ISLANDERS SINCE 1976 Ferries on the other routes ran late, said Bill Bouchard of the B.C. Ferry Corporation. & "Things worked out well, despite iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH liiiiniimg the weather," he commented. Hydro crews were kept busy res toring power at various locations on JONATHAN L. OLDROYD the island. Lights went out when Barrister & Solicitor poles were hit by vehicles. High winds and blowing snow also added Notary Public to the problems as linemen worked General Legal Practice into the night to ensure power surged to homes. "Above the Pharmasave" At one point in the storm, traffic P.O. Box 430, Ganges, B.C. heading north on Lower Ganges V0S 1E0 Road backed up from the curves at Booth Canal Road to close to TEL: FAX: Brinkworthy Road. Drivers ex -2752 537-4531 perienced difficulty negotiating the slight hill just past Booth Canal Road and the traffic behind waited. The weather Victoria office ex plained the situation to the Driftwood: a high-pressure Arctic air mass moved south and met a high pressure ridge. The storm was caused by the northern air moving across and over the stationary front which sat just off-shore. By Wednesday morning, when LAW OFFICE Stormy weather conditions caused havoc for drivers on Ful the sun came out, most of the ford-Ganges Road last week. problems were sorted out, although traffic continued to crawl hesitantly niifiiiirifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuimin: around the island on slick roads.
WEATHER A New Year Is Waiting In The Bay.... CLOSED UNTIL JAN. 7 FOR HOLIDAYS & INVENTORY. Hope yours is smooth sailing all the wayl OUTLOOK: For the week FOR EMERGENCY CALL 537-5961. starting Monday, Dec. 24. from Murray, Ross and the crew at TIDE TABLES AT FULFORD HARBOUR Weatherman promised a moderating trend to disrupt the HARBOURS END STANDARD TIME — ADD 1 HR. FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING winter weather icing the island. 29 0500 10.9 1 He isn't sure when it will MARINE & EQUIPMENT LTD. 8.0 SA 0805 10.4 occur but when it does, 7.4 1225 11.4 temperatures should get above Closed for holidays and inventory 11.3 2050 .2 freezing and rain will fall. 3.5 30 0545 11.4 1 until Monday, January 7. 8.9 SU 0920 10.6 8.7 1315 11.5 11.3 2135 —.3 FOR EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 2 2 31 0620 11.7 INDEX MO 1025 10.5 537-5961 1410 11.3 Arts A18 2220 —.3 JAN. Beyer A6 1 0655 TU 1125 Business Directory.. A26-27 1510 2305 Classifieds A28-30 2 0730 WE 1225 Down the Years B4 1610 Editorial A4 2350 Letters. A5-7 537-4202 Real Estate Bl-12 Harbours End, Ganges Wedneiday, December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A3
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ON THE HILL: Tuesday's snowstorm caused the usual havoc on Lee's Hill, as vehicles able to Dr. Lorraine Machell move forward dodged those that could not The hill later received a heavy dose of sand and salt to avoid further awkward scenes. Some other island roads remained treacherous all week. is pleased to announce the Driftwood photo by Dacriok Lundy RELOCATION OF HER DENTAL CLINIC to the CREEKHOUSE as of January 2 (164-A Fulford-Ganges Road) Island schools feel effects DENTAL APPOINTMENTS available at 537-5222. of slippery, snowy roads r.S(SS!SSSiSSlSiSfSiSSSlSlSSS& Many Salt Spring students had school, Aust said they "sat in the dark School staff were at school on Wed difficulty getting home in the snow in the library with candles." Food nesday but had only 50 students to last Tuesday afternoon, and school was provided to stranded children. teach. Regular enrolment is 475. hallways echoed with emptiness Luckily, she said, several com Fernwood Elementary had the "Let me help Wednesday when most students munity members with four-by-four highest number and percentage of you with your stayed warm at home. vehicles came to the rescue. Aust said students on Wednesday. Over 60 of Buses were unable to take stu even people without children at the the school's 296 pupils made it to financial needs." dents home in the fast-falling snow school provided a shuttle service. school. on Tuesday and did not run on Wed "They heard we were in trouble Gulf Islands Secondary School • Financial Planning nesday due to hazardous road condi and couldn't get kids home so they vice-principal Hugh Archer said the • I lie Insurance tions. They were back in operation volunteered to help out," she ex school's policy is that it is "always • Disability Income • Annuities and RRII '«. Thursday covering most island plained. open" unless closed by district super • RRSP's routes. She said these "angels of mercy" intendent Mike Marshall. Archer said • (ilC's and Sayings Plans Fulford Elementary had the told her to contact them in the future students are advised to listen to • Employee Benefits lowest turnout of island schools on if their assistance is needed. Victoria's CKDA radio station to FRED SANDERS Wednesday with only 13 pupils in Salt Spring Elementary also verify closure during inclement /1 The Mutual Group attendance. Principal Barb Aust told housed some students until almost 6 weather and have a phone list to in 105 Rainbow Rd., 2nd Floor the Driftwood many children stayed p.m. Tuesday, said office secretary form each other of bus operation. 537-4220 office LUJ at the school until 5:45 p.m. Tuesday Yvonne Fee. She estimated that only 537-2098 residence Facing Tomorrow afternoon waiting for rides to take about 50 of the school's 350 students School attendance increased on I kerned *ith Mutual I .lie el C anudj Together them home. were in class on Wednesday. Thursday with buses again on the Because the power was off at the All Gulf Islands Secondary road. SURVEY From Page Al THE SPORTS TRADERS The school board and architects work on design concepts after talking want to come up with the kinds of to teachers in January, now is the time NEW AND USED facilities we would like to see in the to express desires for recreational DISCOUNT SPORTS school," he said. The PRC can then f acili ties in the new school. start work on a shared use and cost Survey results will be detailed in agreement with the school, which future issues of the Driftwood. will be necessary before final plans Happy New Year are made. from... "We need a clear agreement on how it (recreational facilities) would be paid for," he stressed. GANGES' NEWEST AND MOST UNIQUE Approval of construction costs, RAINBOW & NEW & USED DISCOUNT SPORTS STORE! cost sharing and tax dollars required RENTALS LTD. "obviously will have to go to referen ^ CASH-IN OR TRADE-IN dum," said Lamb. He pointed out that one of the questions on the survey SALE ^ YOUR GOOD USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT. dealt with how much respondents CONTINUES ^ DISCOUNT PRICES ^ HUGE SELECTION would be willing to pay in taxes for while stocks last. new faculties. Having a ball-park idea of how much revenue might be expected through taxation is also Bikes & Gumboots "MAKING SPORTS AFFORDABLE" helpful for planning, he indicated. PRICED BELOW BELIEF! While the household question naire received a healthy response, he WINTER HOURS: said the survey of recreational user Mon.-Fri. 8-5 groups "is not as complete as I had Sat. 9-4 hoped." Getting together with such Cnn B. Wrtlc In.) TE^Hm PagoA4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WdrtOKfry, Dmmlur 26. 1990
GulfIslands President Frank Richards Publisher Joyce Carlson CCNA Editor Susan D. Lundy BCYCNA Reporters Bill Webster BRITISH •CNA COLUMBIA Gail Sjuberg @ ANO YUKON Advertising Jeff Outerbridge COMMUNITY Driftwood NEWSPAPERS Damaris Rumsby tt i ASSOCIATION I'ubhshL-d every Wednesday a: Ganges, B.C. by Office Catherine McFadyen Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Claudia French MEMBER: 126 Ippcr Ganges Road Christine Mark Canadian Community Newspapers Association Bo* 2S0, Ganges, B.C. VdS Hit) Production Anne Lyon B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association Phone S37-W33 Ku 5372613 Viaona Direct 6551619 Cathy Mack YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Office hour,: X:30am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday Jill Fowles In the Gulf Islands SIS; Elsewhere in Canada S25: Foreign S"5 Second Class Mail Registration No. 0803 New Year's resolutions for Salt Spring Island
New Year's resolutions: something Volunteer firefighters, auxiliary holiday season — but as a day-to seawalk this year, allowing us to see many of us make and something most police, service clubs, societies, and day, year-round project. and use the final result of an excellent of us break. task force, commission and commit • Let islanders who "have" con concept? But as Salt Spring Islanders move tee members ... the list of hard tinue to give so generously to those working, unpaid people is endless. who "have not." Time and time again • As a final and important resolu into the new year, we might take a tion: may we maintain the island few moments to make some island- We need to give these people the the generosity of island residents thanks and recognition they deserve. overwhelms those in need. magic which drew us here and which wide resolutions for the pending 12 continues to nourish us as we go months of 1991. This is such a positive charac teristic of islanders: let's promote it about our daily lives. • May we solve the garbage issue • May we free the roads of drink and be proud of it. We wish everyone the best for with minimal mud-slinging, moving ing drivers — not just during this • Do we dare resolve to finish the 1991. away from the island's too-typical reaction of choice: confrontation rather than negotiation. Let's put our heads together calmly, approach the situation with open minds, putting aside any pre-planned outcome; pool our collective knowledge, informa tion, and data; and find the right solu tion. Let's keep personalities and agen das out of the decision making process of an issue which is of such importance to our future. • May we as adults recognize the important contribution made to society by youth; may we strive to make the youth of this island recog nize their importance by directing as much energy to them as to other sec tions of the community. May we generate the funds to promote healthy activities for our teens. • In considering island transporta tion issues, may we work to present a unified voice to the B.C. Ferry Cor poration. We have the corporation's ears, let's not blow our chances for finding workable solutions, by trying to talk louder than the next group. • Let us remember to thank the many, many volunteer workers on the
island who dedicate so much of their time for the unselfish betterment of others. A serious reminder during a joyful season To others it appeared he "had it 60 per cent of cases involve impaired other collisions — both head-on ac all:" he was a high school basketball driving charges — and reflect on the cidents involving impaired drivers— star; a protege in football, track and increasingly severe penalties to give resulted in severe injuries. The mar soccer. a second thought to alternative post- gin between life and death is narrow He took top marks in all his clas party transportation. in car accidents like these. Any one ses; he was well-received by mem Ott^R"^ Hefty fines, imprisonment, driv of those passengers could have be bers of different high school cliques. ing prohibition. They're all just killed or crippled for life. He could attend a gathering of any words until you 're sending those che The real deterrent to drunk driving group, fit in and be welcomed. SUSAN D. LUNDY ques off to the courthouse, spending should not be the likelihood of get Cars were his passion by the end weekends at Wilkinson Road ting caught, but rather, the possibility of junior high school. He took an old statement in our Grade 12 school an could have been anyone at the party penitentiary and walking or hitching of killing or injuring yourself, your Fiat and turned it into the hottest car nual. before it Could have been me. a ride to work. spouse, your children, your friend or in the school yard, rebuilding the en But his future ended less than a Elsewhere in this paper an adver Many, many of us have walked an unknown victim. gine, re-painting it red, pumping it up year after we graduated. He turned tisement warns islanders against from the pub or a party — flushed The time to decide not to drink with mag tires. the wheel of his prized Fiat over to a drinking and driving. The with confidence, feeling invincible and drive is before you even leave the By high school, my friend had friend who had consumed fewer beer photograph depicts island RCMP, — and started up the car. Many of us house. It's too easy to get into the car amhnlance and firefifihtinE nerson- have never been stopped by police. after a few drinks. Wednetday, December 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A5
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Africa. At the present time he is the nice to hear, although as the gym such a tragic and sensitive case in our official bodies on the island which Confusing prime consultant to the Ontario filled, the adult chatter rose to the local newspaper. involves many hours of meetings. To the Editor, Crown Corporation which is respon point of almost drowning out the I would emphasize to the public The medical attendance at these I attended my last solid waste sible for the safe disposal of in children's carols. If these people had that a very thorough form of scrutiny hospital meetings is against the committee meeting on September 24 dustrial and toxic wastes in Ontario. walked in while Tuned Air was sing exists at the Lady Minto Hospital in strong advice of the B.C.M.A. which during which the committee Mr. Anderson chose as his topic ing, would they have kept talking? I the form of medical audit Every case recommends doctors withdraw from reviewed a draft of a flyer, authored the construction of landfills, the costs think noL (emergency and inpatient) passes all committees until their negotia by a small group of committee mem which could be anticipated in then- As I said before — these children through the audit and if disciplinary tions with the government are satis bers. construction, together with the worked very hard for this evening, action is necessary such is legally factorily concluded. I pointed out the distinct slant of hazards to be dealt with. His terms of and I believe they should have been pursued. Certainly, the Cherry and the flyer and some misinformation reference did not include a detailed shown the respect they not only The public should also be aware Borsman families deserve our sym which would confuse the reader. analysis and costs of specific dis earned but most definitely deserved. of the great concern for their welfare pathy. Having a respect for the intel posal sites on Salt Spring. PAULINE BATH, and future health care being DR.P.ROWELL, ligence of the flyer reader, I insisted It was most unfortunate that at Ganges negotiated and planned by numerous Ganges the flyer be factual and unbiased, thus question time Mr. Anderson was sub not compromising the credibility of jected to unwarranted rudeness and Play, then work the committee. interruption from those in the On reading a borrowed copy of audience who felt that he had no per To the Editor, We're your local airline! the flyer I noticed my advice was sonal experience of problems on Salt In Ireland, when the pub becomes disregarded. Spring. too crowded, the people go out into The August 17, 1990 revision of As a result of this, many left the the street; sometimes there are more the Gartner-Lee consultants report meeting remembering only the dis people outside than in. We are careful Charters courteous treatment of Mr. Anderson available claims an on-island landfill tipping with our glasses and we throw our anytime, fee on January 1, 1992 would be and other speakers on the panel. paper garbage about When everyone anywhere one way $89.19 per tonne ($.56 per 14 pound If good speakers are to be at has gone home an amazing thing hap bag). tracted to the island they must be pens. Somebody cleans up — either On January 1, 1992, Hartland assured of a fair hearing. There is an employee of the pub, or next NEW SCHEDULE: Road Landfill will be charging $90 little incentive for a man of Mr. morning a professional garbageman per tonne ($.57 per 14 pound bag Anderson's standing and experience does the job. Mon.-Fri. — Islands —• Vancouver 8 am (arriving by 9am) with a $5 minimum charge) plus ferry to return to Salt Spring. A pity that a Now, here in Canada, the same Mon.-Fri. — Vancouver-^ Islands 3:30 pm fees, time and gasoline. few loudmouthed individuals can system would work well in our sum In 1993 an on-island landfill tip give our community a poor reputa mer beer gardens. We all know that HARBOUR AIR LTD. tion! 3 blocks west of Canada Place ping fee would be $90.11 per tonne there is a mess after a party, so why (Pan Pacific Hotel) on the Harbour Rd. ($.57 per 14 pound bag) while PATRICIA MASSY, get all sanctimonious about it? Hartland Road will be $ 120 per tonne After work, play. After play, [ffl Reservations: 1-800-972-0212 ($.76 per 14 pound bag with an un work. Get along kiddies. known minimum charge). No conflict You're welcome. Some of the estimated costs in the Regarding garbage, I would like Gartner-Lee report are excessive. To the Editor, to donate a piece of land for a new Using more realistic actual costs will Thanks to the good sense of both "clean" landfill. Nothing capable of Hearing Problems? result in a lower tipping fee for an Ken Stewart, Conservation Officer leaching toxins would go in it Ad on-island landfill. and Sergeant Larry Wendel of the joining the landfill I would like to Our hearing aid specialist, Doug Koeslag, will be Capital funding for an island RCMP, there should be no conflict donate five acres for a recycling between safety for the High School conducting hearing evaluations in our Ganges landfill would be provided by inves operation. As well, I pledge two days office on Friday, Jan. 4, from 10 am-3 pm. If you tors seeking a 10 to 12 1/2 per cent rowing program and the HMO. a month of volunteer work at this return on investment, not through An adequately powered safety recycling facility. A few hundred feel the need for hearing assistance, give us a call taxpayers as noted in the flyer. boat, standing onshore, together with others could donate time too, and because... The highest environmental stand basic good safety precautions, should we'd need only minimal grants from ards were employed by Gartner-Lee keep the rowing activities active. the government "YOU SHOULD HEAR WHAT YOU'RE MISSING" in costing out a new landfill for Salt The Electric Motor Only ruling Can someone give me the land Spring Island. will make the lake infinitely safer for that I'll donate? heh hen. ISLAND ACOUSTICS INC. An on-island landfill would be activities such as rowing, sailing, KEITH MCHATTJE, operated through a society with all fishing and swimming, as well as Ganges users having membership. helping to reduce a very serious pol Gulf Clinic 537-4446 With less than two years of life, lution program. If the rowing club and school Demands reply short of draining Heal Lake, Hartland -VANCOUVtK ISLAND'S HIARINC AID SPECIALISTS" Road Landfill is a poor option for a board can demonstrate the same good To the Editor, long term solution to our garbage. sense as the RCMP and Conservation The article on the front page of the Hopefully the above facts counter Service, the rowing program should December 12 Driftwood demands a some of the misinformation con be very successful. reply. As I was quoted in the article, tained in the flyer. THOMAS HALL I suggest that the reporter reflect MOUNTAINTOP AERIE JOHN ELL ACOTT, Board Member, carefully on the short phone conver Fulford Harbour SSI Water Preservation Society sation she had with me during a busy Monday office (approximately one Learn respect minute). To the editor, I denied knowledge of the articles Unwarranted I would like to express my in the Victoria and Vancouver papers To the Editor, gratitude to the students and staff of regarding the Borsman-Cherry case On Monday, December 10,1 at Femwood Elementary School for the because I had not seen or heard of tended a community meeting to learn enjoyable evening on December 13. them. I knew that a medical problem about the problems of solid waste A lot of time and hard work must had existed and that litigation was in disposal and the solutions possible. have gone into this Christmas event process (seven years ago). Perhaps We were fortunate to have as main I believe a good time was had by all. the reporter could have found the speaker, Mr. Grant Anderson, a Unfortunately though, I think some time to interview face to face the director of Gartner-Lee Ltd., known adults must be re-taught the meaning appropriate medical representatives throughout North America as an ex of "respect for others," as well as (eg. chief of staff and president of pert in the field of hydrogeology. He what the word "manners" means. medical staff) and the hospital ad has also lectured in Europe and Mr. Creswick's choir was very ministrator before embarking on
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Send your name and address, and * CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM - If you need one or know VICTORIA — As if the cabinet shuffle wasn't embarrassing those of your friends and relatives, someone who does, phone the centre to register name & address. enough, Premier Vander Zalm had to refer to it as a cabinet for and we'll send full details of this the 21st Century. historic event * RECYCLE FACT: If this is what the next century has in store, Arthur C. Clarke Parties, sports, a banquet and If everyone in the U.S. recycled their Sunday newspapers (including the comics) how many trees would we save every week? had better rewrite his bestsellers 2001 and 2010, lest folks be dance and more will fill the four days. A. 10.000 B. 200.000 C. half a million too optimistic about the future. Mail your list today to: A.E. Yup...(C) is the answer. It's difficult to decide what's most embarrassing about the Peacock Collegiate, 145 Ross Street —SO Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth cabinet shuffle, the return of Bud Smith, the appointment of an East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, * FREE MADO BUMPER STICKERS are available. absolute political rookie to the all-important environment Canada. S6H 0S3. Phone (306) 693- * 2 RECYCLE LOCATIONS: Cardboard, office paper, paper, glass portfolio or the equally disconcerting choice for labour minister. 4626. and cans at GVM; paper, glass and cans behind the Fulford Inn. Smith's return to cabinet is somewhat bewildering. True, I BILL TAYLOR, never expected the premier to be too worried about his former Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan attorney general having mixed politics with justice, but con sidering Vander Zalm's preoccupation with everyone else's morality, I thought that Bud might remain a has-been. In his finite wisdom, however, the premier brought Smith back into the cabinet fold as regional and economic develop Last Chance ment minister. There are times, the premier said, when strong people are needed in certain portfolios. Smith said he had learned from his misfortunes, but he wouldn't elaborate. to beat the G.S.T. Cliff Serwa's elevation to environment minister is a Vander Zalm classic. The MLA for Okanagan South has never held a cabinet post His only experience is four years as a backbencher. Job demands an experienced politician YEAR END Vander Zalm's only reaction to critics was tha*. he'd pit Serwa against "any environment minister in North America." What is this? My-dad-is-stronger-than-your-dad? The environment portfolio is, by far, the most important job in any cabinet today. The job demands an experienced politician who can go a round or two with Ottawa, ride herd on industry SALE and keep the environmental groups happy. Serwa isn't it. I will give Serwa credit for honesty. He admitted that he Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon., Dec. 28-31 — 10 am-6 pm doesn't have much of a clue about his new duties, but said he'll learn. I also admire his candour. Asked what he thought of his predecessor's resignation, Serwa said he respected John Reynolds' decision and added that under the circumstances, he would have done the same. MOUNTAIN Honesty and candour are admirable character traits, but they won't necessarily make Serwa a good environment minister. Next to environment, labour is the most tricky portfolio in BIKES this province. A bad or ineffective minister can trigger labour unrest, he may be unable to prevent strikes that a stronger mini Check these examples... ster might have avoided. SPECIALIZED DIAMOND BACK Rabbitt is a political neophyte HARD ROCK 21-SPEED TOPANGA Reg. $425+GST 7%= $454.75. Reg. $490+ GST 7%= $524 Like Serwa, Jim Rabbitt is a political neophyte. Elected on his leader's smile four years ago, Rabbitt is probably destined for the political scrap heap. Like many of his colleagues, Rabbitt WOWt SAVE $114,751 $340 WOWI SAVE $1321 5392 will turn out to be a one-term wonder and that's not much of a qualification for the job he holds now. The third newcomer to cabinet is Harry de Jong, the new minister of agriculture and fisheries. Although equally inex perienced, De Jong will have the time to leam on the job. His CLOTHING path won't be strewn with as many land mines as those of Serwa jL Royal Robbins and Rabbitt I wouldn't want to belittle the role of agriculture and fisheries in British Columbia's economy, but they're not nearly as /\ SAVE BIG! 20%-70%OFF! demanding as environment and labour. The other changes were inspired by the game of musical chairs. Stan Hagen, former regional development minister, takes over the education ministry from Tony Brummet who was COAST MOUNTAIN FLEECE — SAVE 35/0 dropped from cabinet because he's retiring from politics. Ivan Messmer moves from parks to solicitor general. John Savage, former agriculture minister, is now in charge of parks. The 14 other cabinet ministers keep their jobs. OPEN SUNDAY, DEC. 30-10-6 Greeted with a collective yawn
The whole thing has been thoroughly boring. How boring? YOUR ISLAND It's been so boring that senior public servants who are normally fascinated by cabinet shuffles greeted this one with a collective yawn. OUTFITTERS I am reminded of a number of cliches, including the one 115 Lower Ganges Road W**v^ about rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Really, the SPOKE FOLK LTD. question does arise: who on earth would want to be appointed 537-4664 by this premier to this cabinet at this time? The answer is, every backbencher. That's why Vander Zalm has had a relatively easy time with his caucus. Aside from last year's brief revolt by four Socred MLA's — Graham Bruce, Dave Merrier, Doug Mowat and Duane Crandall — the Social Credit caucus, cabinet members Wadnetday. December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A7
XETTERS First 1/2 hr. consultation free and the dynamic duo of Henry Bade are assured there are more where that Best ever and Charlie Erck. came from!) To the Editor, Sweet treats were served by Fran The Community Centre hopes to McKIMM & LOTT The best Food Bank Auction Eide, Renee Woodsend and Maggie convert the funds to 100 hampers for ever! At time of writing, the Com Warbey. Thanks to Harlan Olsen for Christmas distribution. I'm sure that BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS munity Society reports the total generously donated coffee and tea; to all who gave of their time, those donating goods and services for auc • Divorce & Family Law • Wills & Estaies received at $5,849.75. Paul Linton for his delicious apple • Personal Injury Claims • Real Estate <& Mortgages Although the venue has changed juice; and to the bakers of the as tion and those readily buying that • Criminal Law • Corporate & Commercial slightly this year, the generosity we sorted desserts. Dessert sales were night and also the needy recipients of Law have counted on in the past was un added to our monies raised. the hampers, can echo Tiny Tim's changed and in fact surpassed. The Three auctioneers alternated their sentiments: "God Bless Us, GANGES CENTRE BLDG. Telephone 537-9951 organizing team of myself, Bob way through an impressive list of Everyone!" (above the Post Office) Wilde, Audrey Wilde and Janet Hoag goods and services, which expanded LOIS PHILLIPS, were aided by the last minute, in even as they auctioned. Thanks to Ganges Open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday spired contributions of Sue Savage these late donors who missed men and Claudia Clarke. We also co- tion in the Driftwood ad. opted several early birds for help in Aids misinforma setting up. Highlights included simultaneous Central Hall was decorated by auction of three cakes by David Phil tion Achievement Centre Art. The stand lips, Gordon Sloan and Arvid Chal To the Editor, ing room only crowd was treated to mers and the surprising $30 raised by The November 14 issue of entertainment by Raging Grannies the sale of Dietrich Luth's toque (we Driftwood contained an article en titled "Aids misinformation is prevalent." Unfortunately this article itself contains misinformation in spite of the noble goal: "... to im prove knowledge and ability to prevent spread of the disease." Paragraph five in this article says: "Blood donors and recipients, since blood testing began several years ago, cannot acquire the infection be cause a new needle is used for each Tahc Note donor or recipient. Each pint of donated blood is checked carefully OF THESE DATES... for presence of HIV." DEC. 27: Rotary Bingo, Legion Meaden Hall, 7 pm. Two paragraphs further, this same DEC. 29: Seniors for Seniors Christmas Party, Upper Ganges article says: "When an individual Centre, 2 pm. contacts HIV, the infection does not DEC. 31: Legion New Year's Eve Dance & Buffet, Members & show up through testing for up to six guests welcome. months." JAN. 2: Learn to Square Dance, Central Hall, 7:30-9:30 pm. An article in the June 12, 1989 JAN. 9: Continuing Education brochure in Driftwood. issue of Time under the title "Silent AIDS" says: "Now a study has shown that some people may carry the AIDS Your community calendar is sponsored by virus for three years or longer without its being detected by widely used an tibody screening tests." Gulf Islands Accordingly, the statement that blood recipients cannot acquire the infection is wrong since there is this Driftwood period during which a donor would pass the screening test but still spread To have your event listed here FREE the AIDS virus to the recipient One just drop it off to the Driftwood office by 4 pm Friday. could argue about the probability of Please print clearly—just the date. time, place and event such infection, depending on whether the six-month or the three- year period is more correct Never 1 theless, your readers are entitled to 'CLIP AND SAVE . . IN CASE OF know that cannot is misleading. I have contacted AIDS Van couver Island which promised tocor rect this, but since it has so far not KEEPING WARM: Islander Nina Wichland strolls through a done this, I have decided to write this snowy Fulford Harbour, bundled up in winter clothing to battle letter to you with a copy to them. Arctic-like weather. o******,^*^ HANSDOBNER, Ganges
THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS GIVEN THE COST OF THIS SPACE HOWEVER I HAD TO MAKE A CHOICE BESIDES THE FILM IS STILL IN MY CAMERA FROM LAST YEAR SO THIS TIME I'VE CHOSEN A THOUSAND WORDS BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS-TIME AND I HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO I FEEL OBLIGED TO THANK SOME OF WHOM HAVE PAID ME MONEY SOME You can rely on us to help you get OF WHOM I'VE PAID MONEY SOME OF WHOM I OWE AND WILL PAY the water you need. We install TUESDAY AND SOME OF WHOM OWE ME AND I KNOW WHERETHEY dependable Goulds pumps, fix LIVE THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND WHERE THEY PARK THEIR pumps of all kinds. Call us ... CARS I MUST THANK MY HUSBAND BECAUSE HE'S A GREAT SUPPORTER DON'T MENTION THE MUFFLER AND VAL FOR HER BLIND DEVOTION AND KATHLEEN AND JESSICA FOR THEIR TALENTS THEY DISPLAY SO WELL THE NEW DELI PEOPLE WHO KNOW MY USUAL COFFEE-BREAK CHOICE AND THE VESUVIUS GANG WHO FEED US EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT EVEN THE LOCAL CONSTABULARY WHO SHOW GREAT DEVOTION TO DUTY BY AIMING THE RADAR EYE MY WAY THE CREDIT UNION GIRLS WHO KNOW MY NAME AND SMILE EVEN THOUGH THEY SEE ME EVERY SINGLE DAY THE POST OFFICE STAFF WHO GIVE ME A RECEIPT WITHOUT BEING ASKED BUT MOST OF ALL MY WONDERFUL FAITHFUL CUSTOMERS WHO GIVE "SHARON'S" A REASON AND THEIR PATIENCE WHILE I ORDER THINGS FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSE AND WHO SINCERELY APPRECIATE MY TASTE IN MERCHANDISE AND SO I WISH EVERYONE IN MY WORLD A Member Gou'dl P'crfsMKKisI BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU Dealer Assoc latwn
Specializing in Water Conditioning Sharon Crouse and Well Testing and Evaluation Page A8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 26. 1990 HEALTH PROJECT TRI-K DRILLING »if From Page Al provided benefits for the people and nology-driven, illness-oriented Serving the Islands for 22 years saved money, it would be foolish to health care system that is driving MODERN HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT rather than go to hospital for per cancel it." health care costs through the ceiling ceived illness. They were supported Atkins defended the program, without noticeably improving the in the home through visits from rep particularly Seniors for Seniors, the general health ofthe citizens it should resentatives from various agencies Salt Spring component be serving," she stated. Albert Kaye such as home care aides, and com She said the seniors' has been fill Atkins pledged support for the ef munity health nurses. ing the role of a "wellness centre," fort to seek full-funding for the VHP 537-5738 The end result saw more hospital offering services to seniors — and _4 •*•#&% "including Salt Spring Seniors for WATER DIVINER beds freed for acute care patients, others — on an as needs basis. Seniors," she said. plus a dramatic cut in costs. Atkins noted the cost of medical Carla Camhoot, Seniors for Or Call Atkins said, "I am impressed that care increases when people get ill. Seniors administrator, told the Collect 478-5064 this direction offers not only the "Dealing with illness is an expen Driftwood the group is constantly potential for better quality of care, sive business," she said. "We can't seeking other sources of funding. For including care in a setting that the afford our own illnesses." now, under the VHP, dollars are as individual chooses, but also for more Channelling money into such en sured until March, she noted. c , economic delivery of health care ser deavours as the VHP "clearly will A grant from the federal New !V^r vices." have the greatest long-term benefi Horizons program will be sought If She noted the CRD has been cial impact on future health care that grant comes through, money will moving towards more health care in costs," she said. be available to keep the seniors help the home, greater individual respon "Otherwise we will simply centre operating until at least Sep sibility for health and less reliance on retrench the capital intensive, tech tember, she said. institutional resources for some time. "Bryan Watt was a definite cham pion of this approach." CRD health officer Dr. Shaun Peck said he regretted Watt's action You are invited to experience and stressed VHP funding had not been "cut" He noted the project had been set up with a time limit and THE FRIENDLY SALES STAFF would be evaluated beginning in January. "I think it's been a tremendous at Metro Toyota Duncan initiative," Peck said. Funding, he said, would depend upon the evaluation of the various components of the project and how effective each one had been. Rod Deacon of the VHP ex plained the project was a "co-opera tive experiment among the Ministry of Health, CRD community health and Greater Victoria Hospital Society." "In January," he said, "we'll put together a big picture for government of what we've been able to do in the past three years." Funding for the project, he con tinued, "is not an us versus them situation." He offered a positive note: "Nobody has asked us to wind down the Victoria Health Project. "It's our move to come up wi;h a comprehensive study and until we do, it's difficult to say what will hap pen," he said. Deacon views the VHP as a re search project which, in size and scope, has not been carried out KENT CRONIN anywhere else. It will serve as a PETER DYER New ferry schedule for Business Manager Sales Manager model for the future as the population 5 years with Metro of Canada ages. The current popula 2 years with Metro convenient access to Metro Toyota! tion of Victoria, with a high portion r of elderly, is what Canada will look i Q BCFGRRIG5 I like in 25 years, he said. I VESUVIUS-CROFTON I FREE FERRY "We think we're having quite a bit i Year-round schedule 1990 effective Monday, April 2. 1990 I of success in what we set out to do," LV. VESUVIUS BAY LV. CROFTON I he added. i 7:00 am # 4:00 X 7:30 am # 4:30 FARE OFFER i 8:00 5 00X 8:30 X 5:30 I Graydon Gibson, communica 9 00 6:00 X 9:30 7:00 Come in and test drive any new tions manager for the ministry of l 10:00 7 30X 11:00 8:00 I Toyota model car or truck or any health, explained that no decision, 11:30 8:30 X 12:00 9:00 I I 12:30 pm 9:30 X 1:00 pm 10:00 used vehicle at Metro Toyota Duncan, one way or the other, on funding for I 1 30 10:30 X 2.15 11:00 I and we'll pay your ferry fare home!* the VHP has been made. The minis 3:00 3:30 I Saturdays ONLY » Daily except Sat & Sun. I • Car and driver only—expires Dec. 31, 1990 r try, he said, is waiting for the evalua tion report for the project before L .J acting. Funding is in place until the end of March, he reiterated. .Talk with one of our qualified sales representatives today. "Nothing is going to happen im mediately," he stated. Don Lawrie, assistant to finance minister Mel Couvelier, told the Driftwood the budget process for 1991 is just getting underway and it would be difficult at this time to say exactly what will be funded. He said the evaluation report from the VHP must go to the ministry of health to be used as a basis for assess ing the budget implications of the project. Wally Ratz, assistant to health BUD BELL BYRON GILLARD BRYAN KORVEN DAVID J. DEVLIN DAVE FISHER BILL WOOD minister John Jansen, confirmed that New with Metro New with Metro 2 years with Metro 2 years with Metro New with Metro 5 years with Metro the ministry is waiting for the report. Ratz repeated a comment by Jan TOYOTA sen to the effect that "if a program > v SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS SINCE 1982 We are committed to Total Customer Satisfaction! C25> HI I A I ITY Wadnetday. Dacambr 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A9 r COMMUNITY i i YOU BE THE JUDGE. i We have a panel of judges to My Choice Students make i help us pick the winning entries Name i in our 2nd Annual Student Ad i Design Contest. But we want Address ads for annual i our readers' input as well. Look i the ads over and make your i choice. We have a prize for the Phone readers to be made by a draw. Mail or drop this off at the Driftwood office, design contest i Box 250, Ganqes, B.C. VOS 1E0 Career preparation programs throughout B.C. and including the Gulf 5379933 Islands are getting more support than ever from the Ministry of Educa tion, says local Gulf Islands Secondary School teacher Sandra Locke. For the second straight year, students in Locke's graphic arts career prep program students tookpar t the Driftwood'j ad design contest. This page and the four following pages feature samples of their work for local businesses. A panel of judges will select the top three adver tisements and readers can vote for their favourite with the reader's Waterside choice ballot found on this page. Locke says she felt much better about the school's participation in the ad design contest this year. "I was more on top of things." 9 Bistro One of the difficulties for students who are used to a different type of deadline is to develop a sense of urgency for what needs to be done, says Driftwood publisher Joyce Carlson. And a second is the need for follow-up so each party is comfortable with what is happening. Through the contest, students learn what it is like to translate a mes sage from the business operator to customers through the newspaper medium so that message has a successful conclusion. Because the ads Gasoline Alley appear in the issue between Christmas and New Year's, the ad are not "hard-sell'' but mostly seasonal greetings or industrial type ads that give an idea about the business itself. A total of 12 of the 15 career prep students participated in this year's Season's Greetings v contest They are Peter Erickson, Sara Morris, Sara Persykl, Andrea from Management and Staff Gates, Kyle Finmore, Ginny Montrichaud, Aaron Lord, Peter Griffth, Candace Walde, Tristan Delisle, Chandra Deslisle, Chandra Deslisle Sjji'JWWJ^ve^MJ, <-•>$•, '^' V^VJV^jJ- and Janaki Larsen. Part of their training involves putting out a school calendar each fall and the ad design contest Locke says she would like to have a major project for her students in the spring. At that time they will be working out logos and layouts as well as other aspects of graphic arts. Students can help groups produce posters for their special events, she adds. Next year, Locke expects to have the program set up so career prep blocks occur back to back, giving her more time to work with the stu dents. "It will be much more workable than having one block at a time." She plans to expand the program to include a marketing component next year and wants the students to sell their own ads for the newspaper contest In the past the regular sales staff has made the sales and turned the participating names over to Locke. Support for career preparation programs is definitely growing, she says. Locke attended a conference on career preparation in November which showed what other school districts in the province are doing. "Education is reallychangin g and cooperative education is the com ing thing," she adds. "It's becoming more and more important in preparing students for life after school." Your Community Newspaper BRINGING YOU EACH WEEK... • Gulf Islands news, views & opinions • Real Estate news • News through ads from area merchants • News from classifieds • Pictures of your friends & neighbours Page A10 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wedne»day. Dacembf 26, 1990
NEWSBEAT Red ribbons attached to The film costs $425 for rental and automobiles should remind islanders requires several special screens. The not to drink and drive this season. Ribbon support requested students are aiming to show the mo The Mothers Against Drinking tion picture in May. Drivers (MADD) group is once again counsellor at GISS told the MADD urges drivers to tie the Money from the sale of ribbonsi s Although more than 70 ribbons selling red ribbons as a reminder "for Driftwood approximately 70 have ribbon on the left side of the car as a split between MADD and GISS have been sold on the island so far, a less violent holiday season." been sold so far at $2 per package. sign of support for the group. CounterAttack, said Sitton. The stu few are evident on vehicles. Gulf Islands Secondary School The students of GISS Counter "Let's change the meaning of tie dents are raising money to show a "I wonder why more people CounterAttack group is selling the Attack are involved, she said, "be one on," is the motto for the cam film on the effects of drinking and haven't put them on their car," asked ribbons on the island. Marg Sitton, cause it's a sign of what's going on." paign. driving. Sitton.
W* **&{»* ARTHUR BLACKIU ni
The chubby little guy with the strawberry-coloured map of Albania on his balding forehead stopped in the Kremlin lobby, cleared his throat, and stepped up to the microphone. "They say that President Mitterand has 100 lovers," he deadpanned. "One has AIDS but he doesn't know which one." "President Bush has 100 bodyguards," he continued. "One is an assassin, but he doesn't know which one." Pause. Lay on that Jack Benny pre-punchline stare. And President Gorbachev has 100 economic advisers. One is smart, but he doesn' t know which one." The Soviet President tells a joke. Not a great joke, to be sure. Nothing that John Crosbie or the Royal Canadian Air Farce would steal — but a joke. Told by a Russian. In public. Just another rivulet in the Great Soviet Thaw, I guess. Not enough that they withdraw from Afghanistan, melt down their missiles, open the door to Macdonald's and Pepsi franchises — now their leader does Johnny Carson monologues. What next — Barry Manilow CDs in Russian? Well, nobody ever said Freedom was cheap. Many jokes will not survive transition Comrade, have you heard about the new contest in Pravda? They're looking for the funniest political joke of the year. Really? What does the winner get? Well, first prize is 20 years That's an old joke — and one that was whispered, not broad cast, back in the Bad Old Days. Of course, some hoary Russian chestnuts are hardly enough to withstand Glasnost and Perestroika. One Muscovite to another: "Hey Vladimir, why are you run ning?" 'Tm running to Kiev to buy cabbage!" "Are you nuts? Haven't you heard of the shortages? The only cabbage available in all of Russia is right here in Moscow!" "Ikfww, but the lineup stretches to Kiev!" That joke makes as much sense now as it did under Stalin, but a lot of jokes won't survive the transition and more than a few professional jokesters will have to go into comedy drydock CLIP THIS ADVERTISEMENT for refitting. Russia destined for last laugh? Yakov Smirnoff, for instance. Yakov's the ex-Russian who defected to America several years ago and has been surviving rather handsomely on the rubber chicken circuit by poking fun S3i'XoSi at the Great Gray Soviet Monolith. Yakov Smirnoff joke: In the United States you have freedom B of speech. You can go up to Ronald Reagan and say, "I don't e*2"X£ ^ 5 like Ronald Reagan." In the Soviet Union you have the same thing. You can go up to Chernenko and say, "I don't like Ronald •fV /?ECf?EAT/0N fSA/TS(E. Reagan." Very old joke. Chernenko is dead. Ronald Reagan turned out to be more ossified than Gorbachev and Yakov Smirnoff is a stand-up comic badly in need of new material.
This is no joke WINTER BOLOUKJ^ Perhaps Russia is destined to get the last laugh. Let me throw HOURS one more comedy routine at you: "There are at present time two great nations in the world ... M0N.-7HUKS.I c r the Russians and the Americans. The American relies upon per ! SATT- io- \ sonal interest to accomplish his ends and gives free scope to the -TUBS. S~-
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1S0BWSBEAT : ,; : : : •:-5£:£:-^:^: •. . • : .;;...,, • --'-.;:':.': ': '' ':':'•• • ~~\"'..'."'' ' '' : .•'•'• Abalone harvesting closed Fisheries Canada recently servation of abalone stocks on the fishing has been lowered to zero from stressed the closing of abalone fish coast of British Columbia." 24 per day. ing for a year. The ban took effect December 16 Abalone in all areas of the coast In a notice of closure for abalone and remains until December 31, have not reproduced at a rate which fishing, federal fisheriesnoted , "This 1991. To emphasize the importance matches the harvesting of the crea action is taken in the interest of con of the ban, the quota for abalone sport ture.
OFF TO CALGARY: Long-time Salt Spring resident Millie Morgenson gets ready to cut the cake at a farewell party held for her at Lady Mlnto Hospital's Extended Care Unit three weeks Mil of its joined in to ^ay ago. Daughter Babs Maclnnes helps her mother with the task. Morgenson has been an ECU resident since 1978 and is Joining ety NEWSBEAT Winter driving Texada "Prince" dies at 64 A 30-year relationship between extensive land in Bavaria and draws logging in its operations. The com Salt Spring Island and "The Prince," on close to 500 years of experience in pany, he said, followed the lead of has ended with the recent death of forestry. In Canada, Texada has land Thurn und Taxis in being concerned advice offered Texada Logging company owner in Vancouver, forest land in the Gulf with long term holdings of land. When it comes to driving in a Canadian winter, the Boy Johann Thum und Taxis. Islands and on Vancouver Island as Scouts have the right motto: be prepared. Thum und Taxis died December well as a fish farm. With the death of the company Winter driving need not be the hazardous adventure it was 13 at his home in Regensburg, Ger Rainsford said Texada draws on owner, Rainsford does not expect any for many islanders last week. many. News of his death reached Salt its European experience and uses a changes in the operation of the com Winter driving requires extra care and common sense. Before Spring the next day. The Prince, as he balance of clear-cutting and selective pany. starting off, one should clear all ice and snow from his or her was known locally,was 64 years old. Saanich resident Frank Rains ford vehicle's windows, exterior lights, hood and roof. managed Texada holdings on the is It is also important to get a feel for the road surface by testing lands for many years before retiring. Post office recycling brakes and steering capabilities. He remembers putting a classified The Canadian Tire Auto Club recently released a number of advertisement in a Munich paper in Blue recycle boxes set up at the Ganges Post Office offer an alterna tips for winter driving: 1959. Thum und Taxis answered that tive method of disposal for unwanted flyers and newspaper enclosures • Before heading out of the driveway, ensure the vehicle is in ad and the 30-year relationship with found in post office boxes. excellent working order, and equipped with a basic motor sur Salt Spring began. Until now, unwanted paper products have been tossed, unsorted, into vival kit Texada Logging currently is the a garbage bin. This kit should include a scraper and brush, shovel, booster largest land-holding company on Salt Members of the Salt Spring Voice of Women organization have cables, sand, salt or kitty litter (to help free a stuck vehicle), Spring with many hectares of forest taken on responsibility for ensuring the contents of the blue boxes are traction pads or pieces of old carpeting, first aid kit, flares, extra in Burgoyne Valley and on the slopes recycled. fuses, radiator hoses and fan belts. of Mount Bruce and Mount Maxwell. • If the vehicle is not starting easily, it is inadvisable to gun Rainsfbrd described Thum und the motor and spin the wheels. This merely turns the snow to Taxis as a "very congenial man to ice. work with." • Motorists should double the distance usually driven be In Germany, the company holds tween them and other vehicles. ^4€^^^IAM<^1 • Never attempt to stop and turn at the same time on a slip pery road: do one or the other. • Don't pump the brakes on an icy road. This could throw the vehicle into a spin. • Skidding in winter generally results from the driver's failure to react in good time and by driving too fast for road con V/ ditions. Most people get stuck in the snow at least once in their driv }&#%**&*' ^ ing career. If this happens, work slowly to dig the snow away from the wheels. Position the traction pads or pieces of carpet ing under the drive wheels. Spread either a bag of salt, sand or kitty litter and gently accelerate out S55fB Those stuck in a rut should rock the vehicle back and forth, H^83SSPB3f 8 r building the momentum to get out Drivers of automatic cars r / should brake before shifting from reverse (or vice versa) to avoid transmission damage. The club advises of the following winter hazards motorists 6 should be aware of: Two Seatings: 6 pm and 9 pm MENU * • ICE: Watch out for shaded areas, bridges and overpasses. Reservations Required These sections freeze first and stay frozen long after the sun Cream of Pme <\ut Soup comes up. • BLACK ICE: In winter, asphalt has a grey-white colour. 537-5651 Chilled Prawns With Drivers who spot black ice ahead, should slow down and be Smoked Salmon Mayonnaise ready to de-clutch or shift into neutral. Those who must brake, J^m^ 375 Baker Road should do so smoothly. Salade Oriental • BLOWING SNOW: Always use low beam headlights in blowing snow. High beams reflect of the snowflakes, giving a ENTREES "white-out" effect • WET SNOW: Snow can build up in the wheel wells of the Roost Prime Rib car and actually restrict the driver's ability to manoeuvre or — or — steer. It's a good idea to clean out the tire wells on a regular Broiled Lobster Tail basis. — or — Roost Rock of Lamb — or — Boneless Double Breast of Better Business warning Chicken With Truffle Sauce An alert against a bogus classified accounting departments unless close directory has been issued by the Bet ly scrutinized. DESSERTS ter Business Bureau. The directory's circulation is un Chocolate Decadence The bureau says it has been "inun known, says the bureau, and it is not dated" by phone calls and copies of considered to have any advertising XJL — or — "pseudo invoices" recently sent to value. It has no connection with B.C. Strawberry Grond many B.C. companies by a firm Telephone Company's Yellow Marnier Mousse known as "Classified Directory." Pages. Businesses report receiving ^V 34-95 per person solicitations that look like invoices According to the bureau, some for advertising in the directory. Be companies also received solicitations cause they appear to be bills, the for the directory in January and July bureau says they can pass through of this year. JH^^'^f ^^^^^ your local moving co fully licenced insured % WadnwcUy, December 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A13 NEWSBEAT AND THE B.C. Ferry workers ratify STUDENTS ARE... new contract agreement Ferry workers ratified a new contract with B.C. ber 1, 1991. At that time, the deck hand will be Peter Erickson Ferry Corporation which calls for an increase in paid $18.72 per hour. pay of approximately $1.90 per hour by next Cochrane said the ferry workers union has not Sara Morris November. gone on strike since 1979. The new contract marks The previous contract expired October 31, this the fifth time an agreement between the union and Sara Persykl year and the new pact takes the workers to October the corporation has been reached without strike ac 31,1992. tion. Andrea Gates Ferry workers union spokesman Lee Cochrane Negotiations for a new contract began Septem noted the 3,500 union members accepted terms of ber 5 and reached an impasse on November 3, just Kyle Finmore the contract. The bargaining committee urged ac before the deadline for a strike. Negotiations over ceptance by the workers when the deal was ham that weekend resulted in a tentative agreement be Ginny Montrichaud mered out in early November. tween the bargaining committee and the ferry com pany by November 5. Aaron Lord Bill Bouchard, communications manager for Union officials visited various terminals to ex B.C. Ferries, said a deck hand currently receiving plain the contract to workers and to gain their sup- < Peter Griffith $16.82 per hour, will receive a six per cent raise port for the contract. The voting concluded earlier immediately and a further five per cent by Novem this month. Candace Walde Tristan Delisle B.C. "crime wave" is sparked Chandra Delisle by drinking driving offences Janaki Larsen Conviction on a charge of im cents of every dollar paid to ICBC for Conviction on a first offence for paired driving carries penalties far auto insurance helps cover the cost of impaired driving carries a mandatory beyond those set down by law. drinking and driving. suspension of driver's licence for 12 Attorney-general of B.C. Russell • Each year, accidents caused by months and a fine which can range Fraser noted in a press release on drinking and driving injure or kill from $300 to $2,000. Christmas CounterAttack: "While 6,000 people. Conviction for a second offence most of us are making plans to enjoy • Under the law, a driver can lose carries a mandatory driving prohibi the forthcoming holiday season, the his licence for 24 hours if the tion from 12 to 36 months, a 14-day police have already mustered their policeman at the roadside checkpoint jail sentence and a fine of $300 to forces to blunt B.C.'s biggest crime suspects he is impaired. $2,000. wave." If he considers the impairment Subsequent convictions could The "crime wave" he went on to serious, he will be asked to take a carry greater jail sentences. say is sparked by drinking drivers, breathalyser test The legal limit for Convicuon on a charge of im not hardened criminals. the blood alcohol content is 0.08 per paired driving means you hold a Russell saw the results of im cent criminal record Those with a record paired driving and listed them: • Refusal to take the test could also could be barred from certain profes • Drinking drivers cost more than result in criminal charges being sions, from being bonded, from $130 million for police enforcement brought against the driver. travelling to certain foreign and medical services last year. The Crown also has a choice of countries. • For every five prisoners in how to present the case in court. If the Conviction also carries added B.C.'s jails, one of them had been offence is serious, the Crown could points on a driving record which is convicted of impaired driving and go for a indictment, which means a reflected in high ICBC rates for auto experienced an average stay of 50 jail sentence could be in order on insurance. days. conviction. "Don't be a drinking driver—and • The Insurance Corporation of If the Crown seeks a summary the target for the 1990 Christmas British Columbia paid out 1.1 billion conviction, the penalties could be CounterAttack police enforcement for auto claims. Russell noted that 21 less severe. campaign," urged Fraser. $eo4ir*'$ Greefat warm someone's Year End heart and Clearance Sale sole- 209^50% off l Most Items SERVING THE \. Eraii»7iT PageA14 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 28, 1990 •••• — SURVIVAL December 1990 The seven per cent GST is a to name a few. If you are a business Ottawa says it needs to Some goods will cost less; others multistage, value-added tax which person and use services such as implement the GST now to raise will cost more. In theory, on goods will replace the aging 13.5 per cent public relations, management revenue and put the brakes on where the effective tax rate is above federal sales tax (FST), or manu consulting, portrait photography Canada's soaring debt, now seven per cent, prices will fall. On facturers' tax. Until the GST hit the and accounting, you'll also be estimated at almost $400 billion. In goods which were never subject to headlines, most consumers weren't paying the seven per cent tax." 1991 alone, the GST is expected to the manufacturers' tax — clothing even aware of the existence of the The implementation of the GST yield almost $21 billion. and shoes for example — prices will FST. But it's been there all along, also means businesses will have to The tax is also designed to increase. And for the first time, buried in the prices of most manu change the way they do business, increase Canada's competitive Canadians will pay tax on services factured goods, with the exception from pricing strategies to hardware advantage in the world marketplace. — so things like haircuts, travel, of food, clothing, footwear and equipped to deal with the GST. "The manufacturers' tax gives lawyers' fees, restaurant meals and pharmaceuticals. The GST will also Pickerill says: "If you're having imported goods an unfair take-out food will cost more. replace some other federal taxes, trouble understanding what's advantage," says Ron Pickerill, Some goods and services have such as the 11 per cent communi expected of you under this new tax, President of the Certified General been declared tax exempt — or cations tax, which shows up on see your local Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. zero-rated — including basic your telephone bill every month, Accountant. CGAs have the "Manufacturers of Canadian-made groceries, residential rents and and the telecommunications expertise to help prepare you and goods, such as furniture, appliances dental and health care. programming services tax, which your business for the GST." and automobiles, must pay tax on "But don't expect huge savings," appears on your cable television bill. When it comes to paying GST, the selling price, making their says Al Kerfoot, First Vice President According to the government, the user will bear the brunt of the products more heavily taxed than of the Certified General the manufacturers' tax favours tax. While GST will be paid at every those manufactured in other Accountants Association of B.C. "In imports over Canadian-made goods. stage of production, it will be countries — and therefore, more the case of rent, health and dental Businesses have long complained it refunded to every registrant — a expensive care, prices are actually expected to is an unevenly applied tax. The GST person required to collect GST on increase. Though consumers don't is much broader-based. behalf of Revenue Canada — except have to pay GST on these items, the To put it in perspective for you, the end user. Exempt services, supplier does not recover the GST the manufacturers' tax is paid by medical and dental care for paid to offer the service and may some 75,000 businesses in Canada. example, will not be taxed and no raise the price to recoup the cost." When the GST is implemented, 1.6 refunds will be available to the But, despite price increases on million businesses will be charging suppliers of these services. services and goods which were the new GST. Almost every good never subject to the manufacturers' and service offered in the country tax, consumers are being told they will be affected. will pay less tax in the long run. "The service sector represents Ottawa is predicting that the the biggest broadening effect of the If you're like most people, there's competition for consumers' dollars GST," says Ron Pickerill, President probably still a tiny part of you that refuses will force businesses to pass on the of the Certified General Account to believe the GST is about to become reality. full savings from the elimination of ants Association of B.C. "For the But, the GST is on the way. And yes, it can the higher manufacturers' tax. first time in Canada, consumers will be confusing and it will be a bit of a shock. But Says Kerfoot: "There is no clear pay tax on hairstyling services, cab with a little knowledge, patience and common cut answer to this question. Only fare and season tickets to everything sense, you will survive. time will reveal how the Canadian from hockey games to the theatre, marketplace responds to the GST." 7 KNOW-KNOWS ABOUT THE GST 1. Know that the GST replaces the 4. Know if you qualify for a GST 6. Know the goods and services that Federal Sales Tax — or Credit for lower and modest are — and aren't — taxed. income Canadians Fnr W«dn—d«y. Decambw 28. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P»g« A16 ——— GST SURVIVAL SHOP SMART Budgeting and comparison shop It will take time to catch onto ping will take on new meaning with the system of what's taxed and what the arrival of the seven per cent isn't. If you have any doubts about goods and services tax. Here are how much you're paying, ask. some basic guidelines to help you The guidelines are simpler when Clothing up 5.9% negotiate your way through the it comes to the question of payment minefield. for services — consumers will pay Footwear up 6.3% According to Maureen Holloway, tax on virtually every service avail Restaurant Meals up 5.2% Second Vice President of the Certif able. So, when you play a round of ied General Accountants Association golf, go to the movies, buy an Hotel/Motel Room up 5.7% of B.C., "Grocery stores will be one annual health club membership or of the major tax confusion zones. hire a mechanic or a lawyer, you'll Rent up .3% Basic groceries will not be subject to be charged tax. Drycleaning up 5.3% the GST. Statistics Canada predicts And when you head off on your basic grocery prices will drop one first shopping trip after the GST is Hair Styling Services up 5.9% per cent due to the removal of the implemented, expect pricing manufacturers' tax paid indirectly Movie Admission up 5.6% inconsistencies. through administration costs. But Says Holloway: "There has been Annual Magazine the grocery store sells a lot more a lot of controversy about whether Subscription up 5.5% than groceries and consumers will the GST should be shown separately find non-taxable and taxable items on invoices. Revenue Canada is Cab Fare.up 4.8% mixed among the shelves." giving businesses the option of Basically, groceries purchased in adding the tax at the cash register or Safety Deposit Box up 6.2% bulk quantities will not be taxed. including it in the sticker price." Dance Lesson up 6.4% But — here's where it gets confusing As consumers, we're conditioned — small prepared portions will be to comparison shop. It will be a All-Terrain Bicycle up 6.1% taxed. Cleaning products, facial and more complicated exercise under Pain Reliever/Cold Capsules up 2.2% bathroom tissue, magazines and the GST. For example, the sticker snack foods such as soft drinks and price of a video game at Store "A" is Basic Monthly Home Telephone ^^-Hs^r «fe potato chips will also be subject to $30 (GST excluded); at Store "B", Service up 5.7% the GST. And you may find your it's $32.10 (GST included). Gut headache worsening instead of reaction has you heading back to easing when you buy pain reliever Store "A" - but once it tacks on the - non prescription drugs, including GST, you end up paying $32.10 WHAT'S DOWN Tylenol, will be taxed. anyway. Basic Groceries down .8% Beer down 1.8% YOUR RIGHTS Toothpaste down 1.1% GST legislation includes a tax return. If you haven't filled out provision to protect lower and the GST Credit information, pick Toiletries and Cosmetics down .4% modest income Canadians, so they up a 1989 tax form at your local don't pay more sales tax in 1991 Revenue Canada office. The credit New Car down 3.5-4.5% than they do today. will be paid in advance every three Furniture down 1.8% The GST Credit will be months. calculated each year based on For information on whether Household Appliances down 1 % income and family information you you qualify for the GST Credit, call Gas down 1.6% provided with vour 1989 income 1-800-267-6620. Bus Fare down 1.2% University Tuition down .1% WHAT'S WHAT'S Golf Clubs down 1.2% TAXED NOT Video Cassette Recorder down 1% Ifs easy to see the GST favours bulk buying 20" Colour TV down 1% Less that 6 muffins, cookies, Family-sized packages of baked Monthly Cablevision croissants goods (6 or more) Single servings of yogurt (under Bulk servings of yogurt (over 500 g.) 500 g.) Seafood purchased in a grocery Seafood purchased in a restaurant store Coffee (300 g. container) Over 500 mi. of chocolate milk purchased in a grocery store The above percentages are based on Statistics Canada data and are documented in Revenue Canada's "Key List" which estimates the effect of GST on prices in 1991 Breakfast cereal (S*5<-(aer 90 Soft drinks (all snack foods are taxable) *% PageA16 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Dacamber 26, 1990 HAKDWARE & HANDTOOLS Cabinet Hardware DOORS POWER TOOLS CIRCULAR EUROPEAN STYLE MAKITA ISAW BLADES HINGES PRE-HUNG 100° opening c/w DOORS POWER plates, full overlay. 2'6" x 1W H/C Mahogany TOOLS Take your pick: 4195 8 Variable Speed IHELF SUPPORTS 16 oz. FIBREGLASS HOLLOW CORE Standards & Brackets HAMMER DOORS RECIPROCATING Reject. SAW Various c/w blades & metal case 120% OFF sizes 12«! CHROME ALL OTHER BATHROOM HARDWARE & CABINET HANDLES! 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We sell more lumber, plywood, windows, doors, finishing material, 20x3 paint, stain, insulation, concrete products and hardware than anyone 16x18 22^ ° 3488 5388 on Salt Spring Island. 2288 18x24 Page AT 8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W*ln««d»v, D«c»mbef 26. 1990 Ai ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Driftwoo To All Customers & Friends... I wish you all a Happy tyw Year! OLDE COUNTRY UPHOLSTERY David Whittles Custom Homes, Renovations & Commercial Construction LANCER CONTRACTING LTD. 653-4437 OR 653-4678 Happy New Year! FROM ON STAGE: The Activity Centre at Salt Spring Golden Island Elementary School was at CHINESE RESTAURANT standing-room-only capacity last Thursday OPEN night, as students of that Thursday, Dec. 27; Friday, Dec. 28; school presented a variety of Saturday, Dec. 29; Sunday, Dec. 30 talent in their annual and Monday, Dec. 31. Christmas concert. At top, the intermediate CLOSED New Year's Day, Jan. 1. school band entices the audience with Christmas LICENSED carols under the direction of Upper Ganges Centre Tone Prosk. At right, Grinch Leticia Canales and faithful 537-2535 hound Nicolas Griffin help perform The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Driftwood photo* by Derrick Lundy m New Year's Eve PARTY! Wildlife artists' DINE & DANCE entries requested When the Brant goose returns, the land Hall to show their skills with with CYNTHIA ROSE show begins. knife and wood. & the In April, the mid-island Wildlife Native artist Bill Helin of Watch Society will stage the in Parksville will demonstrate native MELLOW PENGUIN augural Brant Festival 91 in carving techniques along with other Moby's Long Harbour terry 4-pc. band—classics, Parksville-Qualicum Beach. The fes noted Native artists. R&B plus much more! LEAVE ARRIVE: tival celebrates the return of the Brant The show runs from April 12 to 14 2:45 pm 2:55 pm goose to the Brant Capital of Canada. and promises to become an annual 3 30 pm 3 40 pm As part of the festival, wildlife event to welcome the talkative sea MOBY'S: 537-5559 INFOLINE: 537-2311 artists, carvers and photographers are goose on its migration. 120 UPPER GANGES RD. invited to submit entries to the New Year's Eve Buffet wildlife art exhibition. Featuring • slow roasted hip of beef • fresh Information about entries can be shellfish bar • antipasta bar • smoked salmon obtained by phoning the festival FULFORD encroute • dessert buffet • & more! committee in Parksville at 248-4347. Entries must be submitted before PUB INN Includes party January 14,1991. OPEN SPECIAL favours, champagne A A mm Wildlife artists such as Robert SUNDAYS ROOM RATES: toast, hats & more! *45 £'«» Bateman and Fenwick Lansdowne, BIG SCREEN T.V.! $35 plus tax Tickets on sale now! among others will be represented. Phone 653-4432 Sale of their work will help establish a Wildlife Legacy Fund. Blue Heron Dining Room The Western Canada Carving NEW YEAR'S EVE: Full menu, 5-10 pm Competition moves to the festival NEW YEAR'S DAY: Full menu, 5-9 pm from B.C. Place. The competition New Year's Day will be a joint effort of the Brant Festival and Ducks Unlimited. Car NEW YEAR'S EVE Brunch Menu vers will gather at the Parksville Is 10 am-2 pm. A special selection of brunch n >k KARAOKE Wednaaday. Dacamoer 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A19 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Locals DRINKING AND DRIVING support IS MURDERING YOUR FRIENDS o matter where you're headed, when choir N you drink and drive any road could lead A choir from Nicaragua will tour to a dead end. Lower Vancouver Island, thanks to Statistics show that even one drink can the generosity of local residents. Money to cover the costs of bring impair judgment and reflexes, so all it ing 30 children from the Central takes is one driver who's has one drink American country was raised to set the scene for tragedy. If you plan through a raffle. When the draw was made, two Salt Spring Islanders won to drink, ask a friend to be the the prizes. designated driver, or travel by taxi. Carol Houghton won a Robert Bateman print—Evening Call, Loon — and Richard Krieger won a copy This ad sponsored as a of Bateman's latest book. Artist In community service by Nature. The event, Sing For Peace, is being organized by the Social Justice YOUR LOCAL MOVING CO. Committee of Holy Cross Church. The children will arrive in mid- FIVE STAR MOVING February and sing in various loca Randy Severn tions for two weeks. Gordon Lee Organizers are looking for a con 537-9501 cert site on Salt Spring, aiming for a February 20 performance date. The children head home on February 21. One organizer, Mary Simpson, said $4,800 had been raised through the raffle. The group hopes to raise additional funds to allow the children ^VESUVIUS INN I to sing in more places. Anyone interested in helping financially can call Simpson at 386- 3346. Tax receipts will be issued if CHILLY SINGERS: Salt Spring Elementary School students the cheques are made out to Holy recently braved a cold winter wind to sing Christmas carols in Cross Church. Centennial Park. Many children wore seasonal headgear like Santa hats and garland tiaras as they entertained their audience. Donations needed Recession affects many aspects of life these days and hard times could flfW-YfflBS'EVf be affecting B.C. Lung Association's Christmas Seal campaign. The campaign to raise dollars for medical research and community education runs from November through to January 31 with an aim to raise $1.35 million. UPCOMING EVENTS lil.inii.ii.i. c u Islanders will test endurance (I.Q.) AT THE MOVIES AT CENTRAL HALL at annual Vesuvius Polar Bear dip THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE GENERAL At noon on January 1, certain individuals will once again prove the Participants are asked to show up earlier than the 12 noon splash 2 pm Sunday, Doc. 30 AND endurance of the human species by submitting to the frigid waters of down to register for the event. Registration is required to ensure the 6:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 27 Vesuvius Bay. number of people who come out of the water equals the number who through Sunday, Dae. 30. Tide tables show little difference between high and low tides that went in. MAMA, THERE'S A day and those seeking the thrill of survival and the agony of goose- After the chilly splash, everyone is invited back to the Inn for warm- MAN IN YOUR BED bumps will crowd the beach waiting for the start of yet another up exercises and presentation of awards. Hot chocolate and hot dogs MATURE Vesuvius Inn Polar Bear Swim. will warm participants and spectators alike. 8 pm Thursday, Dae. 27 The "mayor of Vesuvius Beach" will once again officiate the event, through Sunday, Dae 30. carrying out the one municipal duty entrusted to him by residents of the As an annual event, the Polar Bear Swim marks the beginning of yet 537-4656 north island village. another year on the island and as such should not be missed. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT CALL FOR QUOTATION FOR EQUIPMENT VIDEO Advisor RENTAL RATES—PENDER ISLAND Quotations are invited for the supply of equipment and services In the club car she is set upon by a story quality—distilled or simply on on an hourly basis to carry out repairs and construct new service BY JOHN MASTERS 40-year-old salesman (Beau stilts, as your taste dictates. The first connections and respond to emergency calls for the year 1991. Video Reviewer Bridges). two are more obviously literary, The successful tenderer will be required to provide an hourly rate Loathsome though she finds him, spiked with droll wit The acting is for a backhoe and an operator who will assist the utilities The short story has been out of foreman in carrying out repairs and installation of services for the she decides there may be an article in solid, with the possible exception of water and wastewater systems within the specified water and fashion for years, which is a pity — it, and so accepts his invitation to Weller. McGovern is terrific. sewer service areas operated by the Capital Regional District on not every tale lends itself well to drink whisky in his compartment. North Pender Island. longer treatment. Recently, in this The second piece, Dorothy . Just out: post-literate age, a few people in Hol * bick Tracy (Touchstone). War The successful tenderer will be expected on occasion to stay on Parker's "Dusk Before Fireworks," the job after regular working hours to complete work which lywood have been trying to stir some ren Beatty stars in and directs this takes place in the 1920s in a Paris cannot be left overnight. He will also be expected to respond to visual interest in the form. apartment. Since Ken Russell directs, big-budget rendering of Chester emergency calls during the normal working day and at times New York Stories is the prime ex the suite is abundantly over-opulent Gould's 1940s-style comic-strip other than the regular working day. ample: three major directors each Kit (Molly Ringwald) is a young detective. In the tradition of Batman, the scenery is fabulous. Written bids must be submitted no later than December 31, made a film of about half an hour's flapper who has come for an 1990, and sent to: duration; these were then strung evening's assignation with the silk- Madonna as nightclub singer/bad together to add up to movieland's girl Breathless Maloney is almost a Operations Superintendent, Water & Wastewater Operations robed Hobie (Peter Weller), whose Capital Regional District, Engineering Operations Division favoured unit of time, 90 minutes. home has been furnished — unwit match for the sets. With Al Pacino as 524 Yates St. The result got mixed reviews, but tingly — by the husbands of other the lead villain, Big Boy, and a host P.O. Drawer 1000, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 almost everyone said how refreshing women. of other Hollywood names in minor The lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. the idea was. The pair never gets further than roles, including Dustin Hoffman and Women and Men (HBO) is martinis, however, because those James Caan, all heavily disguised as another effort in the same vein, again other women keep phoning to make bizarre crooks like Mumbles and with worthwhile, if not sterling, appointments of their own. Pruneface. results. This time the tales are all The trilogy is completed by "Hills • Last Exit to Brooklyn adapted from short stories written in Like White Elephants," a very brief (RCA/Columbia). A critically Harry's the 1930s and 40s. Ernest Hemingway short story praised film version of Hubert Selby Women and Men is subtitled fleshed out and somewhat altered by Jr.'s novel, published 25 years ago Boatworks Pub "Stories of Seduction" but only the Joan Didion and John Gregory and one of the first books to look at first of the three segments, "The Man Dunne. Robert (James Woods) and the underside of The American in the Brooks Brothers Shirt," by Hadley (Melanie Griffith) sit in an Dream. Selby's tales are set in post AL WALKER'S Mary McCarthy, involves seduction. out-of-the-way Spanish railway sta war Brooklyn, an already rotting Set in the 1930s, when train travel tion in 1925, waiting for a train, and place peopled by hookers, hustlers, ROCK PARTY was still elegant, it stars Elizabeth for something to restore their and petty cons, everyone looking for McGovern as a 24-year-old radical troubled relationship. something. With Jennifer Jason New Year's journalist heading west to California. All three tales have that short Leigh, and Burt Young. Eve Bash! Hockey scheduled $20 per person Slugs Includes...Roast Beef Buffet, Party Favours, Those who want to lace up their skates and take a stick in hand, have Champagne Toast, Midnight Munchie Bar the opportunity to attend two open pick-up hockey sessions arranged by the Salt Spring Slugs. even Wailin Al's band has opened for me six times. The local hockey squad has hooked Fuller Lake Arena from 11 am. They are professional, tight and fresh. to 12:30 p.m. on December 31 and January 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to —JOHNNY WINTER record play casual pick-up hockey. Salt Spring Slugs hockey team evened its win-loss Everyone (including women) is welcome to play, say the Slugs. If TICKETS ON SALE NOW record with a 9 to 7 victory fears of being checked into the boards would prohibit participation, they over the Sooke Hawks on stress there will be no body contact allowed in the games. Providing December 15. your own equipment is required. The Slugs' seventh win of LOST SHEEP the season saw Todd Mclntyre score three goals, with a pair For further information, contact Paul Sinclair at 537-5070 or Peter from Dan Akerman. Goals Huser at 537-5247. PARTY! from Bob Brown, Peter Huser, Coming & Going Pat Akerman and Shane Bet- terman rounded out the scor New Year's Eve? ing. HANNAAIR Lordy, Lordy, OPEN PARTY, Goalie Mark Hughes made several key, third-period saves SERVICES NO COVER! to preserve the win. Salt Spring — 537-9359 AUBREY Guadalajara The Slugs are not in a for Lady/smith — 245-8333 Harry's Lounge mal hockey league but play a Vancouver — 224-5568 series of exhibition games OPEN UNTIL 3 AM against teams in the region. DIRECT AIRPORT SERVICE is Right-winger Peter Huser is MON./WED./FRI./SAT* the team's scoring \eader to \ \ date, with 14 goals and 20 as $45 ONE WAY fc HOUSE sists in 14 games played this Winter schedule Nov./90-Feb./91 vOP year. Bob Brown and Pat Happy Birthday Akerman are tied for second FROM TO DEP. ARR. Daddy! spot with 26 points each. Todd Ganqes Vane. 8:00 8:15 Mz ttl Wednesday. December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A21 ;":>":>•:•:•:•:•:•:•: :'::'::::•:•:. COMMUNITY Driftwoo IX Hampers benefit 100 local families There were many merrier Christmases on Salt Spring this year due to record levels of generosity. Almost 100 Salt Spring homes enjoyed a healthy yuleude meal from the Community Centre's Christmas food hamper program, and Santa's Workshop provided gifts to many island youngsters. Although cards provided to social assistance recipients to indicate their need for a food hamper were not included with November cheques as usual, Community Centre manager Libby Jones said close to 100 homes received Christmas food hampers. About 100 hampers were also distributed during the last two Christmas seasons. As of last Thursday morning, the Bank of Montreal had collected $2,443 in cash and several boxes of food for the hamper program. Bank loans manager Cal MacKay said staff members were happy with the results of their appeal. "Our customers have been really generous and it has worked out really well," he said. Funds raised by the bank were added to the record amount brought in by the annual Christmas food bank goods and services auction on December 1. The final tally from that event was $5,849.75. Santa's Workshop coordinator Bob Appleton also believes toy dona tions were up this year. He said Changing Habits' toy and food bank depot attracted some high-quality donations and even an anonymous $100 for purchasing toys. SANTA'S ELVES: Bob Appleton and Donna Bompas show some fruits of their and others' volunteer labour for the Community Centre's Santa's Workshop program. Many island children Appleton was assisted by Donna Bompas and noted the extraordi had a more exciting Christmas Day receiving new and refurbished toys from our own North Pole. nary amount of work done by her, as well as Croftonbrook's "Golden Hands" women who created and spruced up a large number of dolls. Soviet insight gleaned from Tallinn journey FIOUylTS CLOTHIHG CO The following is last in a series of in Estonia, some 40 per cent of the four articles chronicling a trip to the population has immigrated from Soviet Union taken by Driftwood elsewhere in the Soviet Union. The SHOP 5 BIG SALE DAYS editor Susan Lundy between October Estonian and Russian factions both 25 and November 6 of this year. have their own language and culture; and both disagree over separation BEFORE THE G.S.T. JAN. 1 from the USSR. By SUSAN DICKER LUNDY Driftwood Editor Only 82 kilometres of water in the Gulf of Finland separates Tallinn TODAY, Dec. 27 .. 9:30-5:30 Each visit in the Soviet Union from Helsinki, Finland. Tallinn is seems to land us in a spot prettier than therefore more westernized then FRIDAY, Dec. 28 .. 9:30-5:30 the one before it The colourful and other areas of the USSR, flooded on majestic Leningrad surpasses the weekends by Finnish people eager to SATURDAY, Dec. 29 . .. 9:30-5:30 elegant but grey Moscow; however, take advantage of cheap alcohol and ilVSUNDAY, Dec. 30 .... 11-4 neither urban centre can compete accommodation. Saturday night we with the rural beauty of Tallinn in sit in the lobby watching, amazed, as OPE^ MONDAY, Dec. 31 ... .. 9:30-5:30 Estonia. hotel guests stagger from bar to bar, walking into walls and tripping over As the dingy Areoflot jet circles chairs. Tallinn, a myriad of colourful We're having our semi-annual sale early postage-stamp gardens reaches up The air is colder in Tallinn and we towards us. The sun shines on have to move quickly as Alle guides this year, so everyone can take advantage of emerald-coloured grass from a grey us through the "old town." The nar sky backdrop; the buildings are con row, cobble-stone lanes and stacked the savings before the New Year...savings structed of warmth-emitting brick; buildings were founded close to and the blue-grey ocean spans the 1,000 years ago, however, many of UP TO 50% in Ladies', Men's, Children's, horizon. the original buildings have since burned down. Shoes & Accessories. During a bus tour of the area, Alle "Each of our three tour talks about the day-to-day life of resi guides speaks of her nation dents in Tallinn and other parts of the Soviet Union. The ugly grey apart Look for the Big Red Dots! with a mixture oj"pride, ment blocks (some have been aug anguish and fear at the mented by colourful murals in Tallinn) are arranged in town-like complexity of unravelling clusters, holding 10,000 people. Our 1/2 price sale merchandise will be Each unit has its own set of stores and 70 years of communism two schools. One school teaches brightly signed with a big red dot... and travelling safely into children in Estonian and the other in Russian because "Soviet law says the future." everyone has a right to learn in his THE own language," Alle says. RED The size of apartment provided % Estonia is one of the Baltic nations depends on family size (3.1 members DOT seeking independence from the is the average family size). Apart Soviet Union and with it, an end to a ment dwellers pay a minirnal rent MEANS 1,200-year history of invasion and (four per cent of their salaries), 50 off domination by the Vikings, medieval electricity, and water. The city takes German crusaders, Poland, Sweden, care of heating and maintenance Russia, Nazi Germany and most costs. THE ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICE recently the Soviet Union. P»g« A22 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W«dn««d«y, December 26. 1990 FEATURE ::•:•--••-•-•-:•:-•:•:•:•••••-•--•--• ••• •••••:•• • USSR TOUR From Page A21 lection, plus a small amount towards when it was decided to move the countryside homes is still under maintenance. naval museum from the building debate, Svetslana says. Her apartment cost 4,800 rubles built as a stock exchange in the 1800s Anna is forceful in her ($960). (As a tour guide, she is paid and return it to its original use. criticism of a system which well, approximately 200 rubles — The lack of customer-tempting prohibited the right to own private $40 — per month.) She put 40 per window dressings on store fronts; the property. "They kept us equal in cent of the cost down and then paid missing "super-host" approach poverty," she says. back her loan at 0.5 per cent interest. towards tourists: both are further in Svetslana, on the other hand, Social programs in the USSR are dications of a society ill-prepared for believes the USSR has yet to see well-developed. Women retire at 55 a market economy. the real poverty that will be and men at 60; they receive a mini Svetslana is less critical of the washed in by a new economic mum pension of 100 rubles per Soviet system than Anna or Alle. She tide. month. fears implications of the future on the In retrospect, I saw fewer in Maternity leave begins two elderly and the handicapped, people dications of poverty in Moscow months prior to the birth and runs two previously cared for by the state. and Leningrad than in numerous additional months after, with full "Now there will be poorer European cities I've travelled pay. Mothers receive 35 rubles per people," she says. through. I was approached by month until the child is one year old, "It (change) is good for the young only one beggar (who was imme and can stay home without pay for people," she tells me later, adding diately "told off" by a passer-by in two more years without interrupting that the obnoxious youngsters seen a river of angry Russian). How their work record. illegally selling souvenirs to ever, it is dangerous to make Those who are sick or hospital westerners on the streets, will be the blanket statements after spending ized receive 100 per cent of their wealthy Soviets of tomorrow. only a short period of time in just salary. Svetslana believes it is not the a few areas of the country. Interests rates on money in the system that was at fault, but the cor When I'm asked if I would like bank increases with the amount of ruption of the country's leaders over to return to the Soviet Union, I time it is left there. the past 15 years. respond in the affirmative. I Each of our three tour guides As we drive towards Zagorst out would like to spend more time spe&ks of her nation with a mixture side of Moscow, Svetslana points to seeing different places and getting of pride, anguish and fear at the com clusters of quaint, somewhat run to know these big-hearted and plexity of unravelling 70 years of down log houses. Many people who strong- willed people. communism and travelling safely have a flat in the city also have a The vision for future of this into the future. country home, she says. The State great nation is lost in a haze of As an outsider, the task appears owns the land but citizens can use the uncertainty and seemingly insur immense. land for construction of a house and mountable complexity. And yet, Gothic cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia sits in the "old town," a In Leningrad, tour guide Anna reaping of a garden. Under the new the spirit and pride of the people medieval section founded close to 1,000 years ago. says the city decided to build a stock economic structure the flats will be and their extraordinary will to sur exchange but could not find anyone come the property of the people vive, is bound to carry them who knew how to "make, plan or (many of whom do not want what through the transitory years, design" a stock exchange building. they consider substandard accom bringing them to a brighter spot in The problem was solved, she says. modation), but the future of the the future. Cobbled-stone streets and clusters of buildings mark the medieval town of Tallinn. View of the beautiful rural town of Tallinn in Estonia as seen early one morning from a hotel room window. Wodnwday, Pecembw 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A23 COMMUNITY Favourites for New Year's celebrations The dawn opened like a rose And peeled back the night From the waiting rocky walls, She set a match to clouds and (V^q^tvv^ made them glow Then sauntered down the moun tains, touching every shape With snow JOHN EDWARDS This morning a frozen wind blew down the inlets of the mainland and scattered the rains and heavy banks saffron, cinnamon and dates. Add the A thousand sweets my hands have of clouds to the south and west. It remaining wine. Simmer, uncovered shaped leapt across the waters of the Strait for one hour at least, stirring oc For them alone the careful bees and struck the islands off the coast casionally. It will be necessary to have toiled. with gusts of air, clean and arctic. skim the impurities given off by the You could smell it and feel it in your honey. Strain and serve hot, in tulip Dates Alexandrine clothes. glasses. The wind made the ravens silent 20 whole pitted dates There are many variations which 20 roasted almonds and the eagles stare. It covered the you may wish to try over the ponds with ice that was brittle and 2 tsp. cinnamon holidays. The authentic will want salt sent the wood ducks, complaining, myrrh, a spice which must be used in into the willows. The sunlight the 1/3 cup honey the smallest possible measure. rashers of bacon, cut in halves and wind brought was sharp and strong Other flavourings I enjoy are and hurt the eyes. trimmed of fat juniper, sweet thyme, and absinthium By two in the afternoon the sun ground coriander ... all used "In Moderatio," as indeed Moisten the almonds and roll had illuminated the branches of the they should be drunk. Hootka roses, the ones that flower them in cinnamon. Vigorously stuff first at every equinox. For an hour the These recipes have a richness for one into each date. Place all the dates sun heated the red fruit until it shone which I make no apology. Taste my on a large plate and sprinkle them • crimson and translucent. And then Spiced Wine and Dates Alexandrine with salt. Now pour warm honey the colours faded and died into that before midnight on the last day of the across them. Roll each in a strip of good, brilliant, winter night in which year and THEN make your resolu bacon. Secure with toothpicks. all the stars and planets gleamed and tions. Think of the bees who made Sprinkle generously with coriander. burned deeper and deeper into the these treats possible by their unstint Cook in a hot oven (450) for six profound endlessness of space. ing zeal! minutes only. Serve at once. In this season there is poetry and hymn, love, and memories that will set snares upon the running heels of SINCE hope, before the New Year comes 1964 We wish everyone a Happy, and ends things ... and begins them Prosperous & WARMER New Year! again. For all this I think warm, sweet Prices Thanks to our customers for making fare is best: dishes made with stores Effective our years of business such a pleasure. of fireweed honey, the smoulder of Eastern spice, new wines, and fruits Dec. 27-31 Each of your visits is special to us. exotic and expensive from the / We reserve the rign; OODS tropics. Those recipes which follow to limit quantities HAPPY NEW YEAR! — Spiced Wine and Dates while stocks last 2531 Beacon Ave. "Sidney By The Sea" Alexandrine — are favourites I WE OFFER YOU ONLY CHOICE GR. A BEEF, QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS & FRESH PRODUCE AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD. prepare every New Year's when Janus watches over the world. CUT FR CAN. GR. 'A' BEEF 5 69 Kg O C O FRESH PACKED (2 IN BAG) BONELESS TOP ROUND STEAK A.90 * Janus was the god of time past and FRESH SNAP-TOP WHOLE FRYING Gr ,.A„ CUT FROM CAN GR.'A'BEEF 5 69 kg _ _ _ time future, whose temple had two 07 BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK 2.58 doors, one to face the old year, and CHICKEN 2 36 kg lb. CARROTS 55* Kg lb. 1 FRESH MB END M A _ 25 one already open to the new. They PORK LOIN ROASTS * . 1.85 ID say the doors of his temple were FRESH END CUT ^ *««* closed only when peace covered the SWIFT READY TO SERVE PORK LOIN CHOPS 417 kg 1.89 * SUNKIST SIZE 113 whole earth — a rare moment worth SHANK PORTION FRESH CENTRE CUT ^% _ _ praying for. 38 PORK LOIN CHOPS 5 2.67 it, HAM Bone In lb. 89 ORANGES 73, lb. Happy New Year Janus, and 3.04 kg 1 FRESH CENTRE CUT DBL. LOIN M __ 33 Happy New Year to all who readthis , PORK LOIN CHOPS &u Kg2.77 m too. FRESH PORK SIDE m aw 4* MED. COOKING FRESH SWIFT READY TO SERVE COMMUNITY - DIRECT DAILY SERVICE TO VICTORIA — IODE a m m TO DAN PIPPIN * Jtfi TCfl TFfl Owner/Operator LJ CTO.V&a.iSl. 537-W43 bus. It, It fa** i*m.-iM;»H=<;i'rrirea SJUJJ ' '^FAX stages A DIVISION Of ALL-CAN EXPRESS LTD. . !ii"S2? «V i- RICHARDS 38*4931 Victoria SSt WAYNE LANGLEY "fun" Gulf Island Tree Service t • DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL • FULLY INSURED Those chickens again • FAST & EFFICIENT • FREE GUARANTEED ESTIMATES Some months ago I wrote of the wretched chickens in transit event R.R. 4, Fort St., C. 162, Ganges 537-9662 from Victoria to Vancouver. I commented on the reactions of ffj »jjjj.v»f.».'»yjjj^jjjfjjjjjjjjjf»i'jjjffi»i; my passengers as we waited for a Salt Spring Island ferry. We Many gentlemen have a touching J sat in comfort in the car alongside several trucks carrying chick belief in magic. One has only to say, ISLAND WELL DRILLING LTD. ens in great discomfort and one of my passengers wrote to the "Let there be food," and lo! there is minister of agriculture protesting such treatment of the birds. food. Most women know that even a Red Williams, owner-operator I met Maurice Walford in Ganges recently. He lives part of potluck meal, even a dessert party AIR ROTARY EQUIPMENT the time on Isabella Point Road and the rest of the time on the will require planning and plain old- Serving the Gulf Islands since 19S9 Call collect: 245-2078 mainland. He told me that he and his wife were also awaiting fashioned work. ['f»T..f.'fj?..?T-.j»»Mjj>?»jijjjj»fjjj/r7rrr our ferry when the poultry trucks drew up alongside. He and his wife were similarly incensed and called the department. By OLIVE MOUAT But there was a sequel to their concerns. Some weeks later Driftwood Contributer Maurice was chatting with a mainland neighbour who recalled is YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? watching a number of chickens escaping to freedom. He ex Members of the IODE know a Contamination can occur without changes plained that he followed a truck on the mainland and peri great deal about work Bridge lunch in color or taste. odically a chicken would drop to the road and scurry away. eons, fashion shows, garden parties, He subsequently saw a chicken living in the bush near the all demand a great deal of planning $20.00 per test • Results in 24 Hours road and enjoying the life of Riley, new feathers and no bars. and then hours of work—plain, hard, Be Safe • Test Annually! In England I met the indignant passenger who had written to physical work. That is why, in the minister. She tells me that she heard from the provincial December, work is set aside and a government to learn that the transporters of poultry were check meeting of pure fun is held. Everyone MB RESEARCH ed when they left the ferry at Tsawwassen. She also explained tries to bring four items, something 10115-C McDonald Park Rd. that she no longer eats chicken for fear it may have been ac for the community food bank, some Sidney, B.C. V8L 3X9 656-1334 corded the same inhumane treatment that she encountered in thing saleable, a small sample of her British Columbia Christmas baking, and a friend or two. A white Christmas? Tables placed in the centre of the Dashwood Construction Ltd. room are covered with the saleable "custom building My dreams never extended to a white Christmas. Not since I articles. Chairs are ranged on both at competitive rates" abandoned childhood did I have that kind of dream. But cir sides. Ann Leigh-Spencer is auc cumstances brought me very, very close. Heading for a tioneer, aided by Sheila Palesch as Christmas in England, I arrived at Manchester airport and was runner and Millie Young and Reta 537-5050 met by an old friend. I have reached that unhappy stage of life Bastick as cashiers. Articles vary R.R. 2, Price Rd., Ganges where most of my friends are old as are my old Mends. greatly. Once in awhile the person We drove miles across the country and over the Pennines who brought some exotic object is through rain, sleet and road repairs. Once in Yorkshire we forced to explain what it is and how breathed a sigh of relief and watched the sleet from indoors. it is used. For example, that hol- lowed-out piece of glass is meant to Next morning was a nightmare and the blizzard piled snow into lay a pipe on. drifts, catching men and machines across the country. CLEAN, DRY & A day later and I might have been among the hundreds "A dollar,'' called out a non- stranded on the highways. Today while the rain hangs heavy in smoker at once, to the horror of her STORAGE SECURE the grey skies, forecasts of a white Christmas are dismally gain friends. (A secret vice?) She did not STORAGE ing strength. win the bid. VAN RENTAL There was a tiny hot plate to keep Suitable for • Construction sites In emergency a teapot or a cup of coffee warm; a CALL537-5491 • Household storage beautiful old china cup which McCully's Long Distance • Commercial storage everyone coveted and bid on; books; Moving & Storage If I suffer a minor attack of bubonic plague or should I sus a Christmas table centre, freshly tain an injury while staying in England a benevolent British made of evergreens and one tall, red government pays the doctor for his attention to my ills. This is candle; a blue mountain candy dish part of the health scheme here. Mind you, they do put a brake on with hand-carved stand; and a ,| i MI nun now and again. If my teeth fall out into the washing machine hundred other treasures including and come out toothless, I have to pay for new teeth. Similarly, if one of Margaret Howell's special I break my glasses the bill comes to me. But, by and large, my cakes. well-being is assured by the state. "Four dollars for the cake." / How come, ask my Brit friends, when they visit me they "Five." / "Six." / "Ten." "Twenty- have to pay for every medical service they might need? Why five," said Margaret Mayo and got it ask me? I don't know the answers. But it does seem a bit raw Bidding over, tea was served. Leaders in the field that I get every attention I might need when I come to this side Talk about treats — talk about We're your Lawn & Garden place... o of the Atlantic but my visitors are left out in the Canadian cold. calories. Between bites, buyers Could be that the Brits are suckers and should be about now watched for the opportunity to pay and have been for 30 years! for purchases. starting to bill us. But hope they don't take my advice! 316 Lawn & Garden Tractor As soon as everyone had finished • Onan, air-cooled, twin-cylinder 18-hp engine her tea, all the dainties that remained • Hydrostatic drive for single-lever control of Christmas fare or not so fair? travel ipeed A direction were arranged on paper plates, • Tight 26-inch turning radius • Reiurn-to-neutral braking lystem A Christmas cake, custom-made of rich fruit cake and covered with wrap and sold, adding • Hydraulic lift system for fingcnip control of quite a few more dollars to the attachmenti smeared all over with marzipan and icing ... just visualize it. • Heavy-duty welded steel frame It's 10 inches square. Or, say, 30 centimetres by 30 cm. roughly. auction's results. 6.5 Bushel Twin Bagger What's it worth? This is a meeting that all members • Handles at bottom of each bag make dumping easy o enjoy and that brings in money (just 316 Lawn & Garden Tractor • Windows in top and front of hopper let you At 42 pounds or $85 it seems uncheap. monitor the Till over $300) for IODE projects w/6.5 Bushel Twin Bagger • Inner lip around hopper top reduces without appealing to the public. It is blowout Another world war? a meeting that requires little arrang ing and that is looked forward to all > OONN THE SPOT I reckon I'm one of the cynics. I'd sooner see Canada in the year. role of peace-keeper than peace-enforcer. In other words, I'm no ^FINANCING O.A.C It is the meeting when, having ^1 Trade* Welcome Shaw man. I don't value peace so much that I'll fight for it. enjoyed tea and more than enjoyed Oddly enough, the government didn't consult me before taking too many delectable delights, all its present stand. able-bodied members pile chairs and 170 Lawn Tractor When the British government announces to all the world that rush to help with dishes. • 14-hp Kawasaki engine unless there are enough volunteers there will be conscription to • 5-speed iransaxk transmission For this meeting at least, the • 38-inch cutting width 170 Lawn Tractor fill the vacant places it leaves me to wonder. Is conscription the gentlemen are almost right: it is a • Tight turning radius for superb handling w/6.5 Bushel Rear Bagger next step in Canadian commitments? good meeting, with food, and yet • Mows one acre in about an hour 6.5 Bushel Rear Bagger very little work is demanded of • Two hoppers _ A sober Canadian sentinel anyone. Everyone did a little and be- • Fits all lawn tractors A Wednesday, December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A2S GOMMUNEEY GISS Honour Roll GRADE8 Richard Avedon-Savage, Zoe Bennett, Amber Cartwright, Josh Clarke, Sean Cran, Matthew Eide, Niclri Esau, Nayana Filkow, Tami Funk, Alicia Gopp, Ellie Haevens, Melissa Hazenboom, Anna Lam, Vanessa Lomas, Krista McKeachie, Nicole McLaughlin, Juno Ruddell, Kirsten Somerset, Allyn Thomas, Danny Wilkin. GRADE9 Gitte Baker, Shannon Bidwell, Marc Borbas, Kalkin Bros- seau, Mandy Bryson, Stanley Burns, David Carey, Sarah Deas, Nathasha Eyles, Kathy Hack, Jenny Hill, Lianna Hingston, Yvonne Lam, Matthew Larmour, Chris Magnus, Sylvia Murray, Hamsa Polden, Jaya Polden, Paula Proctor, Gretchen Prystawik, Sarah Rae, Andrea Rondeau, Jenni Thomas. GRADE 10 Michael Becklake, Leah Bowerman, Shawn Boye, Rod Brownsword, Calico Dobson, Julie Gilbert, Gwynnie Gardam, Keith Hack, Angela Hamer, Sean Hill Erin Howell, Jenny Lomas, Ian McLaughlin, Jeff Neilson, Alwyn O'Brien, Mag nolia Pauker, Melanie Stafford, Amy Twa, Paul Verriour, Sara Weinert, A FOCUS FOR EDUCATION: Scott Bergstrom offers students of Gulf Islands Secondary an opportunity to see clearly where they should be headed to get the job they want after schooling is finished. Bergstrom GRADE 11 acts as co-ordinator for the career education program at the high school. Driftwood photo by Bit Wabstar. Barbara Bruce, Robin Clarke, Tracy Cunningham, Chandra Delisle, Heather Denton, Dana Hohmann, Irene Lam, Stephen Lawson, Fa"ye McArthur, Derek Montrichard, Christine Noble, Jessie Maron, Malin Martensson, David Marshall, Candice Miller, Tina Oliver, Stacy Proctor, Isabel Prystawik, Lise Ron deau, Caroline Rowley, Neil Somerset, Shawn Spain, Miranda GISS, district consider Swift, Freedom Terry, Sheila Thomson, Candice Walde. GRADE 12 Ararit dowdier, Ryan Davies, Chelsea Eldstrom, Ian Gal cooperative education lagher, Kate Gilbert, Grace Graham, Nick Hock, Elizabeth Mc- Clean, Willie McGuire, Duncan Magnus, Virginia Montrichard, Cooperative Education, where A training plan for the work gram, but holds some major differen students combine class room study aspect would be developed jointly by ces. Career prep requires more Shandra Plans, Alison Proctor, Kella Sadler, Annie Sonvisen, with work experience, could become the work supervisor, the co-op in-class related courses and not as Kirsty Walde, Tristen Delisle, Jennifer Hawkes, Kristopher part of the education system at Gulf teacher and the student. Each student much time spent in the work place, Luker, Meg Coombes. Islands Secondary School. would keep a weekly log recording he said. Principal's List GISS teacher Scott Bergstrome hours worked and tasks completed. With the report accepted by the prepared a report on the cooperative Several times during the work ex school board, Bergstrome will now Gwynnie Gardam, Alwyn O'Brien. education proposal for school board perience, the supervisor would com talk to the Chamber of Commerce in consideration. Trustees agreed the plete an evaluation of the progress of an effort to come up with 25 or 30 idea contains merit and offered their the student good local programs which would approval in principle. Students taking part would not be work with co-op students only. paid by the employer for co-op place Last year, 65 businesses around WOLFE-MILNER & ASSOCIATES Bergstrome explained, "Coopera the Gulf Islands took part in the work tive education is a federally-funded ment However, the employer would BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORS be encouraged to cover out-of-pocket experience program. Bergstrome work study program that provides will sort through the list of businesses P 0 Box 3 B.G. Wolfe-Milner. BCLS students with the opportunity of ex expenses such as travel costs. Ganges. Salt Spring Island 537-5502 Students would be considered in an effort to line them up for each ploring their academic interests in a program. working environment" employees of the ministry of educa tion and covered for Worker's Com "I think it will be really beneficial for students who aren't sure of where Students taking part in the pro pensation by the ministry. The they want to go," he said of the co-op gram can obtain up to three credits employer would be expected to ex towards graduation requirements. program. He expects the experience CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT plain safety requirements of the work will "make education come alive for The first credit comes through the place as well as accident reporting in-class portion of the cooperative them." procedures. CALL FOR QUOTATION FOR EQUIPMENT program while the work aspect, up to He has not yet applied for a 200 hours spent in a work situation, Bergstrome explained to the federal grant but will do so when he RENTAL RATES—SALT SPRING ISLAND would allow for accumulation of two Driftwood that the co-op program is has a better grasp on how extensive credits. similar to the career preparation pro- the program will be. Quotations are invited for the supply of equipment & services on The maximum grant would be an hourly basis to carry out repairs and construct new service $200,000 over a four-year period connections and respond to emergency calls for the year 1991. with the non-federal share being The successful tenderer will be required to provide an hourly rate $120,000 or 40 per cent of total ex for a backhoe and an operator who will assist the utilities Mulching raises funds foreman in carrying out repairs and installation of services for the penditures. water and wastewater systems within the specified water and For the fust year, the maximum sewer service areas operated by the Capital Regional District on for dry after-grad plan grant would total $68,000 to cover up Salt spring Island. to 85 per cent of the actual costs. In In addition to a backhoe, the tenderer must provide a suitable Christmas trees can be disposed of on Salt Spring with a year two, the grant would be a maxi clear conscience this year. dump truck for removing excavated material from the job site and mum of $60,000 covering 75 per cent collecting bedding material and trucking it to the job site. An of money spent while the third year hourly rate for the truck & driver must be included in the Gulf Islands Secondary School's dry after-grad committee grant would cover up to $44,000,55 quotation. has organized a tree mulching service for a nominal fee. per cent and the final year being The successful tenderer will be expected on occasion to stay on Trees can be dropped at the recycling depot at Ganges Vil $28,000 or 35 per cent the job after regular working hours to complete work which lage Market until January 10, where they will be picked up and Non-federal funds required would cannot be left overnight. He will also be expected to respond to mulched with machinery donated by Ganges RCMP Constable be: year one—$12,000,15 per cent; emergency calls during the normal working day and at times Rod Holland. year two — $20,000, 25 per cent; other than the regular working day. year three — $36,000, 45 per cent; Written bids must be submitted no later than December 31, The $2 fee should be put into the marked container on site, year four — $52,000,65 per cent 1990, and sent to: says committee co-chairman Brian Betts. More funds can be The program falls under the Operations Superintendent, Water & Wastewater Operations donated to the service, if desired, as all proceeds go towards the Canadian Jobs Strategy of Employ Capital Regional District, Engineering Operations division 1991 dry after-grad celebration. ment and Immigration Canada. 524 Yates St. Bergstrome expects to have a P.O. Drawer 1000, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 Once trees are mulched, the remains will be shipped out and proposal for a co-op program ready The lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. made into garden mulch. to submit to the school board by early in 1991. ALTYPE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD. f \i—i—r UUMAJI rYrt#.k ZZ3*k <-*•**«.:«. A. AnrKnr lA***^ CFRVINR THF Rill F KIANfK PageA26 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 26. 1990 BUSINESS SERVICES CONTRACTORS 337 300 Accounting 362 Insurance LA FORTUNE 302 Alarms 363 Lawyers CONTRACTING LTD. 303 Appliance Service 364 Locksmiths 305 Architects & Designers 365 Marine Services Now available for 309 Autobody Repairs 368 Masonry your new home or 310 Automotive Repairs 371 Misc. Services 312 Barbers & Beauty Salons 374 Moving & Storage addition. 314 Bio-degradable 377 Musical Services For all your Products 380 Nurseries 537-9933 315 Bed and Breakfast 383 Painting building needs 316 Brick Work 386 Paving/Driveways Driftwood! 317 Bulk Fuels 389 Photography contact 318 Carpenters 392 Picture Framing 319 Catering Services 395 Plumbing & Heating STEVE 537-5345 322 Charters 396 Printers Box 507 325 Child Care 397 Pressure Washing 328 Chimney Cleaning 398 Property Maintenance Ganges, B.C. 21.9i 331 Cleaning Services 401 Property Management 334 Concrete 402 Rentals CONTRACTORS 3371 DIVING 34ll ELECTRICAL 348 337 Contractors 404 Resorts 339 Courier Services 407 Roofing Salt Spring 340 Decking 410 Secretarial Services ViUadie* GOODROCK NEW 341 Diving 413 Sewing Scuba DRILLING & BLASTING LTD. 343 Draperies 416 Sheet Metal * Sales • Service * Rentals * ELECTRIC MOTOR 346 Drywall 419 Shoe Repair • Site preparation * Charters * 347 Education 422 Signs • Road construction * mooring plmt/insp* AND HAND TOOL 348 Electrical 426 Small Engine (19X0) £id. • Driveways * Sea towing & hauling * SERVICE AND REPAIR 349 Engineers Service SeVving all the Gulf Islands CALL EVAN 350 Excavating * Hull Cleaning/Inspections * 427 Tile Setting 537-4776 Tom Gadouryt(n 537-4887 41-3 351 Eyeglasses 428 Travel "Quality Homes * Licenced Commercial Diver * 352 Firewood 431 Tree Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 353 Flooring 434 Towing of Distinction" LA RCE OR SMA LL JOBS Call 537-4717 ACCENT ELECTRIC 354 Florists 437 Trucking Box 441. Ganges. B C CONTRA CT OR HOVRL Y For ALL Your Diving Needs 356 Gardening Andre 537-2156 440 TV & Radio Service VOS 1E0 41-52 357 Water Purification 441 Vacuum Systems * New Homes 4 Additions Graham 537-5378 359 Glass * Renovations * Framing RR3 - 130Blain Rd. 442 Veterinarians SERVING SALT SPRING DRAPERIES 360 Home Improvements 443 Welding Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 361 Health Care FOR 30 YEARS D.A. SMITH COMMITMENT IS THE Telephone General Contracting PRICELESS INGREDIENT! |SLANDErtf)RAPERY 27 91 537-5463 537-9036 APPLIANCE CHIMNEY after 5:30 pm Now located P O Box 1026. Ganges "" EXCAVATING SERVICE at Grace Point Square tar • Custom made draperies HOGAN Lancer and fabrics G. HOREL bobcat ky's CHIMNEY Contracting • Horizontal & vertical BOBCAT SERVICE blinds • Gravel ©Septic fields & SWEEPS • Rod and track PROFFESSIONAL Ltd. • Pit run ©Driveways 537-5340 * • Wallpaper APPLIANCE • Commercial • Perc fill • Excavation • Cleaning &: Don & Dave YOUR WINDOW COVERING Box 346, Ganges, B C REPAIR Repairs CONTRACTING ICustom Homes CENTRE 653-4369 25 im Rock Drilling & Blasting n SERVING THE GULF • Chimney!; 537-5837 " Installations; No Job too Large ISLANDS FROM GANGES 653-4437 k "^ Road work, Site Preparation Gerry or Jay HEDGEHOG FULL WARRANTY ONE YEAR n j. • Journeyman: Excavators or office BULLDOZING & EXC LTD PARTS AND SERVICE •Jf/y Mason C SPECIAL RATES FOR W *2 • Certified 3 _ 537-9311 PENSIONERS 653-2314 653-4678 5,91 ONE CALL DOES IT ALLI Perry LEVOLOR LAURIE A. HEDGER 537-438327tfn9i CWEI Certified 44-tfn ft-"* BLINDS 33 years experience18.91 G.I. APPLIANCE •Venetians CLEANING SHAUN ADAMS -Verticals & REFRIGERATION BRIAN DAWES 537-4079 -Pleated shades 1&OWNER-OPERATO« R REPAIR SERVICES DIVERSIONS ENT. LTD. SALES SERVICE/REPAIRS Prompt & reliable service CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS Eatons & G.E. Warranty work ME & EWE QUALITY PLUS BUILDER AWES MEMBER VICTORIA HOME Parallel Blind/ inc. PHONE Janitor & BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 212 Fulford Ganges Rd. GEOFF LEASON Security Services 5 YEAR Excavating Ltd. 537-9243 «,.*, • Residential & Commercial STRUCTURAL GUARANTEE 537-2066 2726 • BASEMENTS • Carpet & Upholstery • BACK FILLING steamcleaned Complete home construction • LANDSCAPING AUTOBODY •SCOTCHGARD from bare lot to moving day. DRYWALL • ROADBUILDING REPAIRS •Windows Excellence in style & quality. • DRAINAGE SEE ONE OF OUR • PONDS 537-2946 * R.R. #1, Fulford Harbour CURRENT PROJECTS AT • HOURLY RATES Like new again! DRYWALL B.C. VOS ICO 170HIGHWOOD OR CONTRACT 653-9206 40-13 (off Upper Ganges Rd.) Serving the Gulf Islands DON IRWIN'S Gulf Island since 1974 537-2604 Residential & Commercial COLLISION & REPAIRS LTD. COR—PRO PROFESSIONAL Desmond Crescent WINDOW GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS • Drywalling with machines CONSTRUCTION Slope stability, percolation, • Insulating & vapour barrier 537-2513 CLEANERS arability, etc. •Texture ceilings & walls 24-tfn CUSTOM HOMES JANITOR SERVICE Phone Shaun Adams at •Vinyl board and steel AUTOMOTIVE All Home Improvements studding. Carpets Free estimates 537-4079 • Priming of wallboard REPAIRS Steam Cleaned Quality work by for a free estimate. BULLDOZING Qualified journeyman (See Real estate for sale) FREE ESTIMATES We also offer: carpenters 16-lfn on renovations & new work and Salt Spring Esso CARPET GUARD John, 537-4996 Salt Spring EXCAVATING TREATMENT Neil, 537-9994 rtn COMPLETE SANSUM Interiors G. MOUAT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS TERMINALS 537-9841 Phone BRIAN LITTLE 653-2033 49-13 (A division of Texada Logging) 537-2590 f 537-4554 Peter Melancon HI-AB Service Box 476, Ganges, B.C. £ 537-9300 SALT SPRING SWEEPERS PAT BYRON Construction On or off Island hauling Asphalt/Driveways/ CONCRETE, FRAMING, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Tennis Courts, etc 653-4243 ADVANCE EXCAVATING FINISHING, RENOVATIONS 7:30-7 pm weekdays Mobile Sweeping Service & ADDITIONS DRYWALL Complete backhoe 8-7 pm Sat. & Sun. Commercial—Residential WALTER HUSER 14 years experience services 44-tfn 537-4249 &SONS Professional machine BIG OR SMALL Phone taping/textured ceilings 653-9295 2s,«n WE SWEET- EM ALLL, , 653-4642 Construction Ltd. —NO JOB TOO SMALL— Residential & Commercial DUANE LITTLE 537-9690 Cornwall & Read Personalized service from Excavating Ltd. CONCRETE plans to completion EDUCATION THOMCAT SERVICE BELL BROTHERS 537-2385 CONSTRUCTION — Driveways — Waterlines — 537-5247 — Landscaping — GULF COAST 537-5856 537-2702 PFTROCANADA Building since 1969 Box 1389, Ganges. B.C. Computer Clues MATERIALS 40-dec26/90 Excellent service iiilifcc-^ We help you SALT SPRING Serving the Gulf Islands Salt Spring - Galiano Livable homes ^0^imraVel the mystery. Lancer PETROLEUM Mayne - Penders Lasting quality ^Al} aspects of computing. GULF ISLANDS Excavating • Furnace Oil CHUCK 537-4904 HarryorOonna 655w5i DRIFTWOOD 5-91 BACKHOE SERVICES • Stove Oil TERRY 537-4507 38-tfn • Marine Fuels Perry Booth is a member of the ELECTRICAL 653-4678 • Commercial Fuels & Oils m 537-5331 • READY MIX PETER HAASE 46-26 Eckstein's Canadian • WASHED GRAVEL Certified Ken Byron • REINFORCING STEEL Designs Community • DRAIN TILE Electrician Excavating Find a mom with a view. • BAGGED CEMENT Newspapers 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE Septic Tanks & Fields Or a bicycle built lor two.. Quality & Trouble Calls Supplied & Installed • CONCRETE PRODUCTS iccnr»iafinn Wedneiday. December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A27 PAINTING TRUCKING KEY PAWN PAINTING WEST BAY {TRUCKING (Interior - Exterior) MECHANICAL ALL TYPES OF Plumbing & GRAVEL MATERIAL WALLPAPERING Heating LOUIS RENAUD - OWNER MARY HUGHES 537-2329 .40-91 653-2336 —RESIDENTIAL— —COMMERCIAL— JENNIFER BROWN —RENOVATIONS— RICK ANDREWS 653-4373 Serving Victoria and area TRUCKING 18 years SERVICES HAULING ALL TYPES Now serving OF ROAD GRAVEL & Salt Spring Island AGGREGATES. PICTURE FRAMING 392 and Gulf Islands 537-4603 EYEGLASSES MASONRY PHONE VICTORIA 478-8532 PAGER 388-6275 #2701 STONEMASONS GULF ISLAND Phone BUSINESS Michael Hames PICTURE FRAMING Salt Spring SERVICES g •* Quality Custom Framing 537-9525 40-is Rob Dussault £ •k Precut Frames & Mats Contract Rates Gulf Islands 537-4706 or ] + Needlework Available OPTICAL * Framing Kits to PROPERTY 537-9176 eves. § Do it yourself CALL DAMARIS OR JEFF Wed.-Fri. Noon-5 pm •k Shrink Wrapping MAINTENANCE Sat. 10-2 pm Eckstein's • ARTIST DISCOUNTS 537-9933 323 Lower Ganges Rd. QUEST MASONRY Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4:30 .3 GULF ISLrfriDS (Lancer Building) Designs Across from the Harbour House ^4 SEPTIC LTD RICHARD WEATHERALL 226 Fulford-Ganges Rd. CUSTOM BRICK & BLOCK WORK Hotel serving the Southern Gulf Islands (Optician) "Glass Blocks * Veneer Preston Ford SEPTIC TANK Service & * Fireplaces/Chimneys 537-2648 Office » Craftsmanship * Barbecues 537-2369N<>V 7-90 PUMPOUTS. SANSUM 537-5294 Residence § RELIABLE & PROFESSIONAL 653-4013 in Glass, Mirror TRADESMAN June 5 91 TERMINALS FIREWOOD (A division of Texada Logging) •Windows & Patio Doors Ray 537-4729 CiM|/m RENTALS • Residential & Commercial 36-13 HI-AB SERVICE KONIG & SON P^'re On or off island hauling • Mirror Walls «?"dming FIREWOOD • Skylights & Solariums MISCELLANEOUS • Fireproof Glass Creative custeA iraming RAINBOW 653-42434^ SEASONED SERVICES 371 by exr ### We've got it! CLASSIFIEDS ^ALL 537-9933/r BIRTHS NOTICES SNETSINGER/Horsford Dewey, THE GULF ISLANDS Shrine S.S.I PRESCHOOL, a co Margaret and Nicholas are Club will pick up donations any operative preschool, has Buy 2 pleased to announce the time, and store for Spring and openings in January for 3 and 4 magical birth of Hannah Eileen, Fall garage sales. Phone Jim year olds. Call Anne at 537- born December 12/90. Special Napper. 537-2925, Bob 2620. si-2 thanks to Dr. McPhail, Maggie Morgan, 537-9843. tfn Ramsey and the Lady Minto Get 1 Free Staff. 1 SALT SPRING ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAVE $4.95 DEATHS DON'T FORGET Annual Buy a classified for 2 weeks and get the third week freel WILSON. Robert of Salt Spring DRIFTWOODS Membership Drive Island, passed into the HOLIDAY SEASON Join or renew before Dec. Offer applies to Employment. Mercnandise & Real Estate Classifications presence of his Lord at the Lady 31 and have a chance to win Minto Gulf Islands Hospital on Publishing Deadlines in our draw for dinner for two. December 20th, 1990 at the JANUARY 2 The Chamber Business and age of 85 years. Predeceased DISPLAY Enjoy this healthy, low-fat RATES by his sons Robert and John. Travel Info Centre welcomes Thursday, Dec. 27, 12 noon regular and associate treat all winterl 9 fruit LINERS: $4.95 for up to 15 words; 20C each additional word. Lovingly remembered by his REAL ESTATE flavours. Available in 1/4 wife Susan; daughters and members. Pick up member Buy 2 weeks, get 1 free (private party ads only; sorry, no refunds Tuesday, Dec. 18, 3 pm litre and 1/2 litre sons-in-law Ruby and Wye ship forms at the office or or changes). Frequency discounts available on request. CLASSIFIED containers to take home. Livingston, Pearl and Malcolm phone 537-4223. so 3 Thursday, Dec. 27, 4:30 pm Open Mon.-Sat. 9.00-5:30 SEMI-DISPLAY: $8.15 per column inch. Frequency discounts Graham, all of Salt Spring; 10 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY HARLAN'S available on request. Boxed ads, add $2. grandchildren; 15 great Friday, Dec. 28. 12 noon CHOCOLATE TREATS grandchildren; nieces and BLANKET CLASSIFIED: Run your ad in community JANUARY 9 . (Next to Pharmasave) nephews in Ireland. Robert and newspapers across the country or in the province of your Regular Deadlines > 537-4434 Susan recently celebrated their choice. Call us for details. 65th wedding anniversary. SUNSHINE TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY: Classifieds placed after deadline, How good is the God we adore, GulfIslands but before noon Tuesday will be published unclassified, but not Our faithful unchangeable & FLOWERS proofread, subject to availablity of space. Liner rates apply. Friend. Decorative Arrangements CHIMNEY CLEANING Whose love is as great as His DEADLINES FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Monday at 2 p.m. Too Driftwood and Designs MICHAEL HOGAN power. YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Weddings and Rentals late to classify closes at noon on Tuesday. And knows neither measure JO ANN SMITH nor end, 537-5340 Funeral Services were held at 537-9036 27-2P Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra St., Victoria, on SAMPLE SEMI DISPLAY Saturday, December 22, 1990 CHARGED BY THE INCH LOCKS MEATS at 11:00 am, with Mr. Wye L.A.M.B. 8 POINT TYPE Livingston officiating. Inter Freezer Specialsl (Linda Ann's Modern ment followed at Salt Spring Organically Grown 12 POINT TYPE Community Cemetary. In lieu of Bookkeeping) flowers, memorial donations 20% OFF Room available for new clients BEEF 1",b. may be made to Lady Minto requiring computerized or by the side 16 POINT TYPE Gulf Islands Hospital. EVERYTHING manual bookkeeping by a (EXCEPT PARKER SHIRTS) certified bookkeeper. Monthly 35 SAMPLE LINER statements issued. Very PORK 1 ib. Whole or Side CHARGED BY THE WORD IN MEMORIAM reasonable rates. 40% OFF 35 CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 653-4492 48-10 LAMB 2 ib TO ADVERTISE in this section IN MEMORY/IN HONOUR ALL XMAS STOCK Whole or Side call 537-9933. Contract rates ALL CUT AND WRAPPED In B.C.& Yukon the Canadian Advertise in the available. Custom Slaughter, Cutting. Cancer Society supports Dec. 27-31 only widely distributed research, education and and Hauling available patient services. Mail gifts to Rainbow Crafts Salt Spring Island LOCKS MEATS Salt Spring Island Unit. Box Flowers and gifts Brochure 1147, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0. 2552 Hastings Rd., Chemainus GASOLINE ALLEY or have a place 246-3940 or 748-3618 50-3 Please include name of person on our popular INDEX TO CLASSIFICATIONS being honoured or name of 537-5031 i deceased and where to send Island Map ANNOUNCEMENTS 060 Work Wanted 180 Office equipment cards. 1st wk ea mo. Call 006 Births 145 Pets SALT SPRING ISLAND 014 Cards of thanks MERCHANDISE 115 Recreational CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 035 Coming events 100 Antiques vehicles PERSONAL at 537-4223 50-3 026 Community 105 Automobiles 177 Toys Services 120 Boats & Marine 185 Free MID 40's Salt Spring 008 Deaths 125 Building supplies gentleman seeks warm relaxed FINE QUALITY GIFT S.P.C.A. 017 Engagements 127 Clothing REAL ESTATE woman to share life's joys and Oil In memoriam 1 30 Crafts 200 Appraisals BASKETS FOR SALT SPRING ISLAND BRANCH 038 Legals 1 35 Farm equipment 201 Commercial space sorrows, sunrises, sunsets, "EVERY" OCCASION For information call romantic dinners, and apprec 029 Lost & Found 150 Food products for rent Any size. NO minimum order. 020 Marriages 155 Furniture 205 Financing iation for humanity and nature. 537-2123 032 Notices 160 Garage Sales 210 Houses for rent Enjoying life but would like a On behalf of all the Staff, we Christmas, Housewarmings, Memberships & Donations 023 Personals 140 Livestock 203 Land surveyors partner to share it with. Reply wish you all a very happy and Birthdays, Anniversaries, to Box 522, Ganges 38-tfn 165 Misc. for Sale 235 Miscellaneous to Dept. G c/o Driftwood. Box peaceful New Year. Births or "Just Because". 170 Mite Wanted 230 Mobile Homes EMPLOYMENT 250, Ganges B.C. VOS 1E0. A special thank you to all of 050 Business 110 Motorcycles 220 Real estate for sale Opportunities 1 75 Musical 225 Real estate wanted 51-2 our customers, it is a pleasure instruments 215 Wanted to Rent to serve you. DAVE'S 055 Help Wanted COMMUNITY Mobile Salt Spring TERMS SERVICES 26 Mechanical FAMILIES of Schizophrenics Classified advertising accepted publish an advertisement or in the fetufb works DELIVERY AVAILABLE event that errors occur in the publishing meet informally in homes for 6 6 on a prepaid basis only mutual support and exchange CALL537-2419 °- Visa and Mastercard welcome of any advertisement shall be limited to SERVICE AT YOUR DOOR the amount paid by the advertiser for of information. Phone 537- CREEKHOUSE DIESEL & GAS REPAIRS Ful I. complete and solo copyright in any that portion of the advertising space 9237 or 537-5264. tfn Foot of Ganges Hill Licenced heavy duty & -3' / / * hmHtitniD advertising produced by Driftwood occupied by the incorrect item only and ALANON — A PROGRAM for 537-2325 Auto Mechanic Publishing Ltd is vested in and belongs that there shall be no liability in any family and friends of alcoholics. 'Je^'fiT Jewellery, _ Over 20 years experience to Driftwood Publishing Ltd No event beyond the amount paid for such DAVID PIRIE advertisement. Driftwood Publishing For information, 537-2317 or copyright material may be reproduced 653-4288. tfn (ill/ If***!/ Fine Arts JCrnlls in any form without the prior written Ltd. cannot be responsible for errors 537-2419 50-6 consent of Driftwood Publishing Ltd All after the first day of publication of any A.A.MEETINGS. Salt Spring HAPPY HOLIDAYSI claims and errors to advertisements advertisement Notice of errors in the Island, phone 537-9337 or SUMMER JOY This season, choose quality must be received by the publisher first week should immediately be called 537-2317, GALIANO - 539- gifts of lasting intrinsic withm 30 days of the first publication It to the attention of the advertising 2235 or 539-5770, PENDER - ART STUDIO value - gold, silver and AVALON ACCOUNTING. is agreed by any display or classified department to be corrected for the 629-3312. tfn ARTIST: ADRIEN TOWN gemstone jewellery from Computerized bookkeeping advertiser that the liability of the following edition All advertising is Paintings, oil or watercolour the local workshops of JANr services, letters, etc. Small subject to the approval of the publisher business consulting. 537- newspaper in the event of failure lo DRESSINGS ARE FREE to Commissions, Prints, Cards HILTON, TONY MARCANO, 4622. BI^ cancer patients by the Order of 120B HEREFORD ST. BRUCE PEARSON, CRAIG the Eastern Star. Contact Carol MON.-FRI. 11-4 pm WRIGHT, and LOU WALSH SPACES AVAILABLE for 3-5 Miller, 537-4023 or Health 537-5969 or 537-4044 (Celtic Studios). year olds at S.S.I. Daycare, Services, 537-5541. an 60-tfn Have your jewellery cleaned starting January. Pre-school ACOA MEETING, held every and polished for those program, mornings, plus full- Driftwood Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the festive occasions when you time daycare. Phone 537- S.S. Community Centre. tfn want to look your bestl 2114. S1-2-alt NOT JUST JEWELLERYI OVEREATERS ANON Meetings Gulf Jewels also represents COMING EVENTS held Thursdays, 7:30 pm, at the fine artists and craftspeople Community Centre. 52-2 - ARONOFF. ROBSON, ROBB, LARSEN. LOCKE, LOST & FOUND HAMES, HAGEN and THOMPSON to name just a FOUND: Safety glasses on Old Fashioned few I North Beach Road. 537-2098) Dairy/Bakery Open: Tues.-Sat.,11-4:30 * Wedneiday, December 26, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A29 COMING EVENTS 35 I AUTOMOBILES LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 165 1982 COMPANY owned and GOOD HAY FOR SALE. $2.50- FOR SALE The Baha'i Community maintained GMC van. $3.00 per bale. 539-5388. PINE FURNITURE, made in Victoria, all wood, no particle REFRIGERATOR, frost free, 16 of Sail Spring Island Complete with roof rack. Ready evenings. Delivery can be cu. ft., $50; Onan generator, invites you to... for the construction site. arranged. 51 3 board. Bunk beds, matresses CHURCH included, $349; single beds, 5,000 watt, gas, 110 volt, 32,000 original miles. Good $400. 537-5029. so-3 Friday Night Discussions on condition. $6900. Norm Elliot. FOOD PRODUCTS 150 with mattress, $149; Mate's NOTICES PERSONAL 537-5105. spj) beds with drawers, $319; TRANSFORMATION double beds, chest of drawers, 1980 CHEV MALIBU. good living room groups, bookcases, December island car, $450 obo. 537-4127 desks and more. Workbench 30th or 537-4205 eves. sv-2 Furniture, 618 Herald St.. Victoria. 383-1857. «8-5 ER. 78x14 steel belted radial studded snow tires, mounted, low mileage use. 537-2759. ' ISLAND SAVINGS 20% OFF Insurance Services Ltd 1985 FORD Window Van, 12 EVERYTHING passenger, dual heaters, air (except Parker shirts) conditioning, new rebuilt motor on warranty, excellent for 40% OFF college car pool, etc., $8,500. 537-9645. 5f>3 ALL XMAS STOCK Dec. 28th • 7:30pm 1977 CHEV one-ton van, C-40 Dec. 27-31 only Anglican Parish series, roll up door, $2500 obo. Joyce McLean 537-9988. so_3 Rainbow Crafts Salt Spring Island Flowers and gifts "OUR RELATION St. Mark's, Tuesday: TRUCK PARTS,'74'79 GMC GASOLINE ALLEY SHIP WITH GOD" Chev Vz-ton and %-ton. 537- Holy Eucharist - 10 am 2503. so-3 537-5031 i BRAE HAVEN St. George's, Thursday: (opp. GVM ai Greenwoods) 1976 DODGE VAN, not a looker Holy Eucharist - 5:1 5 pm but reliable, runs well, no rust, SANYO STEREO TURNTABLE call 537-9561.9898. or5188 Our Life Insurance Repre amp. and speakers-offers? Also $1000 obo. 537-5877. 50-3 SUNDAY sentative. Mr Harold child's car booster seat as new. Webber, would be pleased Offers? 537-5266. si-3 St. George's MOTORCYCLES 110 to evaluate your specific Joint Service 10:00 am S.S. Fishermen insurance requirements, THE "INDISPOSABLES" Cotton 1976 750 Honda, $450. 537- Service of 9 lessons with no obligation Phone Diapers and accessories. Association Meeting 9703 after 4 pm. 42-tfn Marlene Maynard. 537-4844. and Carols 537-4542 for an appoint St. Georges, 7:00 pm THURSDAY JAN. 10th ment 51 -Ifn at the S.S. Elementary School RECREATIONAL STOVE, FRIDGE, Kenmore Bishop Barry Valentine Library at 7:30 pm VEHICLES 115 LIFE INSURANCE Harvest Gold, good condition, 2 -Family Rector AGENDA: pieces, $475 eves. 537-4369. TRIANGLE R.V. CENTRE offers Best Wishes Mortgage Protection 51-3 Parish Office: 537-2171 1. Harbour Association update excellent highway exposure -Key Person 2. Membership for your consignment vehicle. for the -Partnership EVERGREEN XMAS wreaths 3. Dance Also parts, service, propane, DISABILITY INCOME for sale. $25.00. 537-4631. New Year 50-3 Please attend sani-station. and 24 hour car Fresh produce Sickness & Accident. and R.V. wash. Your complete Dec. 28th Loss of Income Protection FOR SALE: 2x 100 lb Propane Salt Spring Island BUSINESS R.V. Centre. Triangle Homes Open till 3 pm EMPLOYEE BENEFITS tanks (one full) 1 regulator, Ltd., Sidney. Your first R.V. Dec. 31st Extended Health. Dental almost new. $150. 537-2617. Baptist Church OPPORTUNITIES Centre off the ferry. 656-11 22. Closed Jan. 1st ANNUITIES 51-3 Admiral Hall PL 5916. «£ Fresh Produce BUSINESS FOR SALE: Pender 506 Lower Ganges Rd. Jan. 4th FOR SALE. 1980 MAZDA. P/U, Island Taxi, metered cab with 1978 TERRY travel trailer, 28'. $2500; Bunk beds with futons. SUNDAY: radio, phones and licenses, all self-contained, roomy and lots AT THE $200; Large wicker arm chair, 10:30 Family Worship established. 629-6534. si-3 of storage space, $6,000 obo. $75; Yamaha stereo amp., $75; with Sunday School 537-2108 or 537-9387. 50 3 MOBILE Bath tub, $10; 537-2690. 51-3 HELP WANTED MARKET ISLAND 6:30 pm BOATS & MARINE 120 SAVINGS FOR SALE: If you give a hoot for Evening Fellowship Mon thru Sat. someone, this Christmas give INSURANCE 26 FT. T-BIRD, 7 sails, dinghy, ON GANGES WATERFRONT them a Doug Penhale owl print, WEDNESDAY & YOUTH WORKER many extras, $3,000. 537- SERVICES LTD hot off the press. Phone 537- THURSDAY 5556. 52-3 4418. 50-2 Evening home Bible The S.S.I. Community Society 537 4542 requires a youth worker on a 30aIt even rfn TWO COMPLETE Bachman HO Studies permanent/part-time basis (3- BUILDING GARAGE SALES 160 electric train sets, lines, Rev. Brian Joyce 4 days per week) to perform the DRIFTWOOD HAS something switches, etc., on 4'x8' board, SUPPLIES 537-22Z2 following job duties: for youl When you place your never used, cost over $800, 1. To create youth support Garage Sale ad, for an extra SANDY FILL offers. 537-9347. so-3 groups. SI 00. pick up a poster kit to OLDER STYLE FRANKLIN 2. To liase with peer counsel $2.50/yard CUSTOM CUT help you with your sale. 126 wood stove with screen, ling programs. Catholic Church Red or Yellow Cedar Upper Ganges Rd. 8:30-4:30. 537-2329 si-*, $75.00 OBO. 537-9174. so-3 3. To make contact with youth Mon. - Fri. rtn Drake Road in their group environments. 653-4557 (message) ELECTROLUX VACUUM Ganges 4. To offer educational 653-9409 (eves.) Cleaner with power head and workshops on addictions. - * * J FURNITURE tools, $100; 6 ornamental light New Years Mast Schedule 5. To offer individual counsel „- „i\".\>» CLEARANCE fixtures, $100, the lot or sell Dec. 31, 5:00 pm X ling to youths with dependency . • \\>» ' * CENTRE separately. Furnace, fan and Jan. 1, 8:30 am (Fulford) problems. motor as is, $20. Electric 10:00 am & reduction gear. Motor ideal for 11:00 am (Ganges) Please submit resume to: Deluxe winching. 12 rpm, excellent Director Contracting condition, $200; 4 solid elm S.S.I. Community Society 20% OFF *V 'RENOVATION CUSTOM MILLING armchairs with cushions, Box 1106 EVERYTHING LIQUIDATION excellent condition, $450, or Ganges, B.C. Cedar Decking (EXCEPT PARKER SHIRTS) will sell separately. 653-9589. VOS 1E0 Select tight knot 4S4 2x4 Reg. $595 1000 bd. ft. SALE Starting soon 51-3 Community or to the Community Centre ON SPECIAL MON -WED.. 10am-5 pm Competition closes Jan. 7, 40% OFF GUITAR ENTHUSIASTSI Learn $550 1000bd. ft. THURS-FRI. 10 am-8 pm Flamenco/Classical Guitar by Gospel Chapel 1991. 52-2 We can also provide you ALL XMAS STOCK SAT. 10 am-5 pm Correspondence. Comprehen Drake Rd., Ganges with fir or cedar beams to 537-9744 sive Home Study Method, with SUNDAY: 10:30 am your specs, and any other instructor! For information (Beside Bow Wow & Co.. and cedar products or special (enrolment, prices, etc.) write: Morning Worship with Dec. 27-31 only Olde Tyme Kitchens) WORK WANTED lumber. Flamenco Guitar, Box 123, Sunday School MICKEY MCLEOD McBride, B.C. VOJ 2E0. FAST EFFICIENT men available 8 am - 5 pm Rainbow Crafts 50-4 WEDNESDAY: who can complete your large or 653-2345 (Mill) FRASER'S 7:30 pm small project on time and on 653-4088 (Home) Flowers and gifts Buy 2 budget. Shaun Adams, 537- Messages please c Gasoline Alley THIMBLE FARMS Bible Study & Prayer 4079. 30-tfn or evenings ^ Get 1 Free n 537-5031 175 Arbutus Pastor: Chris Cormack READY-MAIDS ARE READY to Jones Road, Fulford SAVE $4.95 537-5788 537-2622 take care of your cleaning Buy a classified for 2 weeks Affiliated with A.C.O.P. needs. Top notch work, 7 DAYS A WEEK and get the third MISCELLANEOUS w week for free! Call 537-9933 reasonable rates. Call Karen at 10 am - 4 30 pm 537-4331. so-3 Windsor FOR SALE 165 Y for more information. Driftwood Classifieds FLATDECK 4X4 truck and WE GIVE 537-9933 driver. For a moving experience £• WOMEN'S Plywood PERSONALIZED SERVICE Salt Spring call Drew at 537-2503 OPEN 8-5 -^ CHOICE anytime. sat 3 6 DAYS A WEEK * • * • MISCELLANEOUS Pentecostal for all your Environmentally sound Boxing Day WANTED 170 HANDYMAN SERVICES, clean building needs. reusable feminine pads and Assembly up and moving. Have pickup liners. 100% cotton fleece. Sale Small self-contained travel Central Hall truck. Call John 653-4254. Locally owned & operated Pamela. 656-2907 trailer wanted to buy, "WE PR1DE OURSELVES Beat the GST SUNDAY SCHOOL 31-91 reasonably priced. 537-9703. ON SERVICE" 9:30 am NEED BABYSITTING, yardwork and Save 42-tfn misc. jobs and chores? Please 10% OFF MORNING WORSHIP call Shawn Tanner, 537-4509. Fruit and Nut Trees GOLD AND SILVER wanted to 10:30 am Reasonable, negotiable rates. WINDSOR 20% OFF buy. Purchased by weight in sa3 all other plants, trees & shrubs any form or condition. 537- Bible Study Dec. 26-31 4897. 51-2 Home Meetings KEVIN MITCHELL, Certified Rainbow Rd. Ganges CROSSROADS STORE Wednesdays — Fulford Stonemason. Stone and brick AND INFORMATION CENTRE DO YOU NEED YOUR PIANO fireplaces, chimneys, garden tuned for Christmas? Phone 7:30 pm 537-5564 We will be closed from walls and patios. Fully insured. —HELP RECYCLE— Ken Ackerman Piano Service. Thursdays — Ganges Christmas Day through Free estimates. Tel. 653-2315. 537-5565 4-*, Bring your empty plant pots and 537-4533. 50-3 Monday, January 31, 1991 7:30 pm 48-5 containers for us to reuse. 131 McPhillips Ave. For more info cell (next to the Library) MUSICAL WINTER PRUNING CRAFTS INSTRUMENTS 537-4143 Fruit trees, ornamentals. COMPUTERS. IBM compati Pastor: Jim Caruso dormant spray bles and accessories, DO YOU NEED YOUR PIANO Affiled with P.A.O.C. FREE ESTIMATES oil" chit Macintosh accessories, tuned for the Holiday Season? 14 years commercial software, printers, displays, Phone Ken Ackerman Piano experience zoatmifriont prompt local service in our fully Service. 537-4533. 50-3 BOOK EARLY equipped facility. Desktop Ganges gaLLeny publishing and laser printing BOOK NOW ROCKWELL 10" motorized PA I KRPICI CR A MM) 1 A 1 o A 1 1- Brr»i.ic from IBM and Mac disks, imaae COMMERCIAL United Churrh Page A30 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 26, 1990 COMMERCIAL rflfl3I?ffTfl?TnT3 IBP3TffI?TlfltBTfl rffTHTTfflgTEl TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY SPACE FOR RENT 201 ONE BEDROOM cabin avail FULLY FURNISHED, NEWLY WANTED: ALL TYPES rental FOR SALE WE HAVE A PROBLEMI On able until May. Heat and light decorated 1 bedroom home, in December 31st, we suffer a PROFESSIONAL OFFICE space property. We provide qualified DON'T BUY RURAL LAND included. S385 per mo. Phone town. Long term. $600 per GST revaluation of our a rea rug available in very attractive renters, long or short term. Call (without a professional land 537-5773 50-3 month. Couple preferred. No inventory...and we lose money. ocean view Grace Point M&M Garvey (Property analysis). Protect your pets. Phone Peter 537-4529. So to beat it we are selling off Square. 4 days available plus COMFORTABLE 3 BEDROOM Management) for all your investment by finding out about tfn our stock. For 4 days only, from evenings. Reasonable rent and den waterfront home, needs. Reasonable rates. building suitability, hazard Dec. 27th to the 31 st, we have enjoy the best to work in. 537- fireplace, 2 baths, 6 months Access 537-9422 52-2 areas of Salt Spring, best soils, cut the sale prices on our 4420 (work), 653-2029 (home). lease, no smokers, no pets. etc. Professional report, Salt Spring Property fabulous selection of area rugs tfn Phone Peter, 537-4529. S.S. R.D. reasonable costs. 537-4079. by an extra 20%. This is your Property Management. tfn Management 39-tfn BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pender PROPERTY " last chance for serious Island Taxi, metered cab with NEW 2 BEDROOM view home * RESIDENTIAL RENTALS * MANAGEMENT bargains on Dhurries, Kilims, radio phones and licences. All in Vesuvius. Includes family * PROPERTY WATCH * REAL ESTATE Indian, Chinese, Persian, established. 629-6534. 51-3 room, 2 bathrooms, large deck The Economical and —Residential Properties— Bokhara, Afghan...Every and 4 appliances. Available Reliable Choice —Commercial Properties— WANTED 225 wonderful rug is sale priced to SEAVIEW PROFESSIONAL now. $650 per month. 537- PETER JACQUEST —Vacant Land Rentals— PRIVATE BUYER wishes to clear tor 4 days only, Dec. 27th office space available in 9504. 50-3 Box 1012, Ganges 10 yrs. experience in property purchase house. $80,000 to to 31 st, at Burritt Bros. Carpets. January on second floor of 537-4529 M^n management on Salt Spring Holiday Hours. 10:00-4:00. FOR RENT: Vancouver $120,000 range. 537-5415. Lancer Building. Present Island Ganges Village Market Centre. "Getaway" apartment for 50-3 tenant will subsidize rent "Let me handle your 537-5533. I nearly 50% on sublet so you woman. Fully furnished, sleeps BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Vesuvius, long rental problems" TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY pay only S300/mon. for 61 6 sq 3. Available most Thurs.- DENNIS ANDREWS DON'T BE AFRAID to shop at ft. presently serving as dental Sundays. $15-$25 per night. term, no smokers, no pets, all Mouat's Home Hardware in appliances, $700 per month. 537-5411 FOR SALE: 1980 Mazda P/U, office. Private bathroom, large Help defray my commuting RR2, 199 Salt Spring Way, January—we've removed the cost. 537-5480. Judith Boel. Phone Peter, S.S. Property $2,500; Bunk beds with futons, reception desk, cabinetry, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 $200: Large wicker arm chair, old Federal Sales Tax to help several sinks and counters, 49-6 Management. 537-4520. 52-tfn 47-tfn $75; Yamaha stereo amp, $75; take the sting out of the G.S.T. drapes and airconditioning can WANTED RESPONSIBLE THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY Bath tub, $10. 537-2690. 51-3 1 remain in place. Call Gary retired family to rent this brand accommodation. Self contain-' NOTICE: Annual New Years Machell at 537-5293. 51-2 REAL ESTATE DO YOU NEED YOU PIANO new 2 bedroom home while ed ocean front cottage for 1 or 2 Peace Vigil at the S.S. Centre, tuned for the Holiday Season? they build or get to know Salt adults, $125 a day. 653-4386. FOR SALE 220 355 Blackburn Rd. 4 am - 6 am. Phone Ken Ackerman Piano Spring. No pets, no smokers. 51-3 The morning of Doc. 31. CREEKHOUSE 1.98 SUNNY ACRES, very close Service. 537-4533. 9 am-9 pm. $600 per month. Phone Peter. Readings, songs, meditations. Prime downtown office space NEW 2 bedroom view home in to Ganges, road roughed in, _^ 5V-3 537-4529. tfn 537-2326 for further inform Second floor Vesuvius, includes family building site cleared, area for 20% OFF EVERYTHING (except ation. 1 Large deck with sliding patio room, 2 bathrooms, large deck pasture or garden cleared, Parker shirts), 40% OFF all door. 673 sq. ft. SlO/sq. ft. 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX- $600 and 4 appliances. Available drilled well and hydro, offers on Xmas stock. December 27-31 DON'T FORGET: Driftwood plus cost. Contact Leon /mo. Maliview area. No pets now, $650 per month. 537- $60,000. 537-2108 or 537- only. Rainbow Crafts. Flowers deadlines for Jan. 2nd issue: Aptekmann 537-5669 ,„ „ Available Dec. 1. 537-2626. 9504. 50-3 9387. 50-3 and gifts, Gasoline Alley. 537- Display, Thurs. Dec. 27th, 12 43-D tfn 5031. i_ noon. Classified, Thursday, AVAILABLE FOR JAN. ONLY. WANTED TO RENT 215 LARGE RANCH STYLE home in Dec. 27th, 4:30 pm. Too Late To Classify, Friday Dec. 28th, 12 To right person or couple, lovely N/S PROFESSIONAL Couple Vesuvius. Perfect retirement or FOR RESULTS THIS SPACE noon. Have a safe holidayl 1 furnished Fernwood seaside with 1 child and pets would like starter home and only 3 years ADVERTISE YOUR RESERVED cottage, $200, and responsible to rent a 2-3 bedroom home, old. $119,000.00 Offers GARAGE SALE FOR YOUR AD for outside dog. Inquire. 537- prefer Ganges area. Call 537- considered. Immediate IN THE 2809. 6i-2 5588, 9:30-6 or 537-4145fii-3 occupancy. 537-9504. so-3 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS RECYCLE THIS PAPER ']\iijl^/ >ufa%0v Insuring the Islands Since 1928 • Commercial • Residential • Tenants BILL WEBSTER W$m • Marine • Bonding • Travel/Medical And so the year passes into the history books to be remem bered for what did not happen as well as the mess that occurred. We, residentso f the rock, can look back on 1990 as a typical Complete Motor Vehicle Licensing Service year of existence here-abouts. Few, if anything happenstances • Drivers' Licences • Out-of-province Registrations happened. The Seawalk was not completed. Logging on Mount Bruce was not curtailed. Scalping Mount Tuam continued. Salt Spring Insurance Agencies Ltd. Agreement of logging practices was not reached. GRACE POINT SQUARE 537-5527 ' FAX 537-9700 Ways and means of disposing of garbage was not sealed. NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9 AM-1 PM Improved ferry service was not implemented. Roads were not improved. Speaking of which, we were not told why only part of Stewart Road was paved and the remainder allowed to ISLANDERS INSURING ISLANDERS deteriorate. Walker Hook road did not slide into the sea, although there is hope for an occurrence in the future. Slow drivers did not speed up. FORECAST Fast drivers did not slow down. Conniving reporter Webster did not steal a wreath, he won it V^V-'l Clear and fair and square. Emissions from Crofton mill did not please island residents. «... Dngnt TOT Ganges sewer, for the fourth year, did not pollute Ganges our town Harbour. Mount Baker did not erupt The famed and fabled earthquake did not shatter our happy YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER—SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS SINCE 1960 homes. Salt Spring soccer fans did not emulated British soccer fans, although some of the teams did. The trypewriter added two folk to his list of fans. He also added 8,000 to his list of critics. The country did not fall apart, noticeably, much to the THE RESULTS ARE IN! chagrin of Premier-uno Billy Vander Slam who wanted to be come Emperor of the West Vancouver Lions did not win the Grey Cup. Vancouver Canucks did not win. What's his name, the primo-minister, did not make the list of the 1,000 most popular persons in the country. Toronto did not improve its image or popularity with the rest of Canada, eh? And so it goes. Life continues in spite of momentary setback otherwise known as success. As rock life moves into the new year which, as was pointed out a year ago, actually begins the last decade of the century, we of our survey respondents said that can — to be sure — expect more of the same. Sewers and seawalks, garbage dumps, road bumps and trees stumps, the Quinitsa and gas-powered boat races on St Mary getting local news coverage in Lake. Look for such events to crop up occasionally to disrupt the peaceful flow of island life in the coming year. Gulf Islands Driftwood is Tell people you heard it here first And tell them the trypewriter also wished everyone the best* important to them. Proof that Wodne»diy, December 26. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A31 NEWSBEAT DAVE ROLAND JANITORIAL 653-4279 Reach the whole Gulf Islands with yo ur advertising— Put it in the Driftwood FORECAST ^^~>^^ Clear and ^jy)d bright for AN ELF MAKES A NEAT FRIEND: Emily Hickford holds the cuddly elf which was the prize in a raffle our town to raise money for the Save The Children Fund. Mary Pickstone, left, Joyce Pickstone and Joyce Jamieson watch as Reverend Barry Cook of Ganges United Church draws the winning ticket Coincidence prevailed. The winner was Mary Pickstone, visiting Salt Spring from England. The Elf was created by Brenda Knight YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER-SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS SINCE 1960 Lady Minto's first baby of 1991 THE RESULTS ARE IN! will receive variety of presents Lady Minto Hospital's first 1991 showed only 54.3 per cent of B.C. catapulted through the rear window, baby will be a real winner. children under five years of age were smashing into the pavement less than The hospital's auxiliary will give properly restrained in car seats, says 1/2 second after impact. In a forward a silver mug, fork and spoon to the Rhodes. crash, they will be hurled into the 78% first infant born at Lady Minto this "While that is a slight increase front seat backs and dashboard. year, in addition to a washable diaper. from 1987 Transport Canada figures Rhodes cautions parents who of our survey respondents said that Auxiliary president Bea Carr says the of 53 per cent," he stresses "there is shop for children's car seats in the auxiliary also plans to give a wash still a great need for parents to be United States to be aware that they use the ads that appear able diaper to all babies bom after the made aware of proper installation." American models may not meet honoured first one. The BCMA reports that infant Canadian safety standards and can be For the eighth consecutive year, fatalities in car accidents can be unsafe. Seats complying with the in the Gulf Islands Driftwood. the B.C. Medical Association is wel reduced by 90 per cent and disabling standards are marked with a coming 1991 New Year's babies injuries by 65 to 70 per cent if Canadian motor vehicle safety stick throughout the province by providing restraint seats are properly used. er. Proof that the Driftwood delivers! free infant car seats to parents of new In 1988, 14 B.C. children under For information about seat in borns. the age of five were killed and 798 spection clinics in the province, Infant car scats manufactured by injured in motor vehicle accidents. parents can contact their local In SOURCE. OEOMA RESEARCH LOCAL MARKET SURVEY 90. Evenflo Juvenile Products will be The BCMA estimates that for surance Corporation of British given out to parents of the first baby every one per cent increase in the Columbia safety department- bom at each of B.C. 's 84 hospitals. wearing rate of seat belts and child Promoting use and correct instal restraints, there is a cost saving of lation of car seats to ensure infants' $1.35 million in health care and in safety is part of the BCMA's cam surance costs. paign. BCMA Communications The same BCMA report says that Committee Chairman Dr. Jim in a 50 kilometre-per-hour crash, a Rhodes says, "if the seats are not 10-pound infant in the arms of a GOT COLD FEET? installed properly, safety will be buckled-up parent will be ripped out compromised.*' of the parent's arms with a force of For toastie tootsies call It was found that only nine per over 300 pounds. The infant suffers cent of 187 infant and child car seats this collision with the same force as checked at a Vancouver inspection if he or she had been dropped from a clinic in June were correctly installed third storey window. and used. In a rear-end collision, children These figures are worse than a seated unrestrained in the back of a 1989 Transport Canada survey that van or station wagon will be UBC seeks information Henry Bullock was referred to as the "squire" of Salt Spring. One of his efforts was to accept boys from an orphanage in Victoria to work for NUHEAT is the PERFECT SOLUTION to him on his Robinson Road farm. your cold floor problems. NUHEAT When Salt Spring Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion honoured one of "Bullock's boys" — Fred Clemo — on Remembrance maximizes the use of your current work Day, the matter sparked interest from the University of British Colum and living space by adding comfort to bia. those once unusable cold spots. Available Neil Sutherland, of the Canadian Childhood History Project of UBC wrote to the Driftwood to gather more information. to suit any area, this CSA approved Under "The articles on Fred Clemo . . . mention he was one of Henry Floor Covering Heating System provides Bullock's boys. Sutherland wrote in his letter. extraordinary comfort. Fits under ceramic "The reference intrigued those of us working in the Canadian Childhood History Project, which is investigating the history of children tile, carpet or hardwood floors. and young people in Canada. "If any of your readers would care to tell us more about Bullock's • maintenance free • noise and dust free • economical Boys, we would be delighted to hear from them." • not visible • completely safe • easily installed He noted the address for the project: Canadian Childhood History Project, DepL of Social and Educational Studies, UBC, Vancouver, • saves space • durable • warms the air evenly B.CV6T1Z5. Other ideal applications for NUHEAT include cottages, solariums, boats, mobile homes, chalets, seniors homes and animal habitats. Textiles, wallpapers, trims, rods etc design & outstanding custom limshing • for your well furnished rooms. LET YOUR FEET BE THE JUDGE. HINTZ & COMPANY To receive WARMTH WHERE YOU WANT IT LARGEST INVENTORY OF DECORATIVE call for more information: Page A32 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 26, 1990 If you drink and drive this holiday season... we'll provide the chasers! WJ POLICE ROADCHECKS: DEC. 8-JAN. 3 [« HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY... PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! Sponsored by these concerned merchants and businesses: HARLAN'S HERITAGE CHOCOLATE Windsor Plywood BOUTIQUE 537-4542 ^^ ^^^^ ^* / nr.allv Clvunnrl X. 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