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T'-IIS ~ ~'EEK'S INSERTS • ArtSpring • Home Buchan Newsletter Hardware • Ganges • Lifestyles Fire Pharmasave Markets • Ganges • Pinnacle stories Village Pizza Market • Thrifty Foods threat INSIDE live on By GAIL SJUBERG Staff Writer Salt Spring's character stock high took a big loss July 1 when Dr. James Kennedy Buchan died at age 67 after a brief fight Chief issues stern with pancreatic cancer. For anyone who knew burn ban warning Buchan, it seems unbelievable Almost all burning has that a mere mortal's disease been banned on Salt Spring could slay the larger-than-life due to high fire risk condi­ man. tions and the local fire chief Tennis, Buchan charged into every­ is concerned that islanders thing he did full tilt - could suffer a major catas­ yo whether it was caring for his trophe unless everyone fol­ PARC and the local patients night or day, partying, lows burn regulations. tennis association travelling with friends and "The fire call we went to sign an agreement, patients, or cruising Gulf Saturday [June 28] was the and pool talk is next Islands waters on his red sail­ worst incinerator fire I've on the agenda. Page 5 boat Tabasco. ever seen," said Salt Spring Although he did apparently Fire Department chi~f Dave "slow down" in recent years, Enfield. _ _ex Buchan was notorious for let­ "It wasn't just done with­ ting pub revelry carry on to his out a permit, I probably Arts ...... 21 "funky" Elizabeth Drive wouldn't have even given Classifieds ...... 27 house. him a permit." Cross~ords ...... 31 Yet he earned equal fame A Horel Road resident Editorials ...... 6 for dedication to his patients had left a fire unattended to Horoscope ...... 31 - who often became his go for a swim on the hottest friends -checking on them at Letters ...... 8 day of the year; and the fire home or in the hospital night Salt Spring Visitor .15 was built in an incinerator or day, arriving in one of his Sports ...... 24 unusual vehicles - the Bug, full of holes that was sur­ TV Listings ...... 13 turquoise TR-7 or gleaming rounded by dry grass, What's On ...... 16 Enfield said. white Jeep. GARDEN ART: Artist Kathleen _Horsdal sits with one of her sculptures at 'The great thing about Jim "People say they respect was that he really loved his Stowell Lake Farm on Reynolds Road- one of several gardens participating in the fire department. But they last weekend's Artist in the Garden Tour. PhotobyDerncklundy can't respect us if they are going to be negligent and BUCHAN 2 put our lives on the line to protect their neighbours' property." Olympic thrill tempered by concerns Incinerator burning is cur­ rently not allowed under any circumstances. same kind of ambivalence. but does not trust B.C.'s cur­ By DEBBIE WILLIS which will result in an over­ A brush fire at Bay Ridge "I enjoy the Olympics and rent government to run it that Staff Writer all economic advantage for on Canada Day was started I support sports, but I'm con­ way. When it comes to assess­ the whole province. by a single firework in kin­ cerned that it's not done on "I don't have huge faith in ing the benefits of the 2010 "I think it'll have an effect dle-dry conditions, he noted. the backs of the poorest in the people who organized Winter Olympics granted to , on all different parts of B.C. "We just about had a con­ the community, and con­ thi Vancouver-Whistler July 2, s. There's been a lot of people flagration on the south end. cerned about the environ­ D<;mg Mitchell, a former islanders' connections to slowly discovering places With a little bit of a breeze, mental impact. Social justice sports don't necessarily CFL player, feels differently. like Salt Spring," he said. we'd still be there." should never slide for a 17- "It's going to cost the tax­ translate into unbridled "With this type of thing com­ Another non-permitted day party for the middle payer some money but the enthusiasm - although ing, more people will be bum pile flew out of control class and the wealthy." process has been very trans­ aware of this place." hefty local tourism benefits Thursday night, placing a One of Wright's biggest parent so far;' · said Mitchell, are predicted by others. For Topping, the equation Cedar Lane home at risk, he concerns is the Olympics' "In a way I'm quite excit­ who thinks the economic is easy. "More people will said. cost in conjunction with impact will be far from nega­ ed and quite leery," said Deb explore the area and more A bonfire at Bader's Cloudy skies today what she says is a changed tive. Nostdahllast week. people will move out here." Beach also had fire depart­ (Wednesday), fol­ tax structure that means "the "Because we depend on Topping, who plays with Nostdahl skis regularly at ment crews responding to lo~ed by possible rich aren't paying their tourism, it's important for the Mount Washington and has the Salt Spring Slugs, can't douse a blaze at 1 a.m. this sho~ers - tomorro~, share." rest of the world to know coached the high school ski name one drawback. "The past Saturday. Wright, whose grand­ about British Columbia. should turn to sun­ team. "I don't think we can whole Olympic thing is real­ "It shows the irresponsi­ daughter has an American People are going to investi­ shine for the ~eek­ afford it and I don't think it's ly a win-win situation." bility of island youth that university scholarship thanks gate the rest of B.C." end. Highs to 23 C going to be the economic But Wright feels the they need to sit around the to her basketball skills, feels Derek Topping, a hockey­ (Thursday); lo~s to 13 boost they say it will be. But impact on Salt Spring will be fire and do whatever ... It's the Olympics could be done playing realtor, agrees that c. it will leave a legacy of sport minimal. an ongoing problem." for the youth of our country." "with consideration of other people will travel beyond Irene Wright feels the people in the community" Vancouver and Whistler, OLYMPIC REACTION 3 FIRE BAN 3

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Sherrie Boyte BUCHAN: Islanders share fond memories 629-6350 -From Page 1 Pender Island lots from $23,000 patients and being a doctor was They'd say, 'Oh please, please saw;' said Walde. "He shoved "He'd always be full of piss Houses under $100,000 basically everything to him," don't put him on the line."' people away lots of times, but and vinegar and would have www.propertyonpender.com said Brien Foerster, who met Christmas time in the office he had another side to him . . . some little smart remark to sherrie@ propertyonpender.com Buchan as soon as he moved was marked by patients' visits and he didn't let very many keep us on our toes." here in 1977 because Foerster'& "with every home-baked thing people see it." Walde said Buchan began Wherever you are father Darryl was a doctor. under the sun .... for Jimmy:' "He was generous to a experiencing pain after falling ·~d in terms of being a care­ "He was fabulous with fault," said Simpson, "which out of a tree a couple of in the world, giving person he didn't turn kids," observed patient John was another thing he didn't months ago. ''He thought [the island news is himself off - and he was Teagle, who also knew Buchan want people to know." fall] had pulled his ribs, but the always good to people." in his capacity as Vesuvius Inn Besides shoving a check for pain just got worse and went as close as Buchan mqved to Salt manager years ago. "He talked $300 into her hand before she down into his back" your computer. Spring from Ontario to practise to them straight and he always took a family vacation to Ironically, an autopsy was medicine in 1977, and quickly had something for them in the Scotland, Buchan would leave required to find the cause of endeared himself to the com­ office." checks on Walde's desk with his illness. Gulf Islands munity, even if his trademark Although Buchan was a 24- notes that said, "Take your A wake for "Jimmy'' will be abrasiveness and wild, in-your­ hour physician, his social "per­ hubby out for dinner on me." held on Saturday, July 12 at Online face style wasn't everyone's sonality" was simply leg­ Buchan also accompanied Meaden Hall, beginning at 2 cupoftea. . endary. an amazing number of p.m. www.gulfislands.net People remember Buchan "Disruptive" is a word Ron Jim Buchan islanders on their vacations. singing Hava Nagila while Watson used to describe his "He could be a total jerk," dancing on Vesuvius Inn table­ dear friend's antics at public Others tell tales of Buchan said Walde, "but you could put tops; how he loved to dress up gatherings. "If you were trying scaling the Vesuvius Inn lat­ up with the jerk side when - the sheik's costume to have a civilized affair, you'd tice-work to bypass the line­ there was such a goodhearted Marlene Rice brought back have trouble." ups at the door; of taking soul behind it." Family Dentistry On Scott Point from Saudi Arabia being a par­ Lorna Simpson-who con­ friends to gay bars in Mexico; Despite his gregarious ticular favourite; his second­ sidered Buchan like an adopted and running his beloved nature, friends concur that he place win in the Mr. Salt son - described the 50th wed­ Tabasco aground the odd time. was also a very lonely man and Dr. Helen Johnston Spring contest; and his propen­ ding anniversary of her and her Buchan also loved classical that his inability to find happi­ sity for tricks and being "the late husband Ernest Simpson, music - the louder the better ness in a permanent relation­ devil." when all the speeches "got to - collecting wooden shoe ship with another man was sad. Karen Davies of Lady be too much for Jim. He ended trees, reading history of all "I don't know if there was 404 Scott Point Drive Tel: (250} 537-4059 Minto Hospital remembers up throwing himself into the kinds and anything to do with anybody who could have lived Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: (250) 537-4079 how once in the middle of the pool fully clothed: He had to Wmston Churchill. with Jim on a permanent V8K 2R2 helennjohnston@ saltspring.com night, donning a black cape make his mark" "He could do all of the basis;' said Walde. "To try to disguise, he snuck into the hos­ 'The best thing was that he speeches Churchill made dur­ live with that man day-in and pital through an open basement was honest at all times;' said ing the Second World War, day-out ... would have been window, scaring the daylights Foerster. "He used to get drunk word for word, complete with really something." out of the on-duty nurses. and he didn't care what people gestures and the accent," said "He's probably the most Then, perhaps to atone for thought and that's what I found Watson. complicated person I ever met his mischief, he'd bring pizzas to be a great trait of his - that Those intimate with Buchan in my life. I would never have to nurses working weekend he was always ... who he beyond his gesticulating, outra­ said that I knew Jim Buchan. shifts. was." geous persona bring up other, That would have been com­ Carol Walde was Buchan's Next-door neighbour Glen less-known characteristics. promising him . . . there were medical receptionist for 17 Willett recalls how "at 4 am. Walde and Simpson noted so many sides to his personali­ years until he retired in 2001, a ·as everyone left his house he the mutual fondness between ty." fact of longevity that earned would play God Save the Buchan and his late mother "I liked him and enjoyed RBC her much admiration. Queen at about 400 decibels, Anna Buchan McKay, who him and hated him," said BERT BEITEL "He was a wonderful doc­ until we complained bitterly regularly visited him on Salt Davies. "Even though he could Royal Bank Mortgage Specialist tor," said Walde last week. and he stopped." Spring. be the bugger sometimes and of Canada PH/FX: 250-653-2328 "His patients were all very After he retired, Buchan vis­ Simpson recalled one of just drive us crazy, he is really [email protected] loyal to him . .. when he ited the Willetts every day with their exchanges: "She would missed here." couldn't get an appointment vodka and grapefruit juice in say, 'Jim, what are you going Even after he retired and for a patient he'd get on the hand for "a self-designated to be?' 'I'm a doctor, mother.' sold his practice to Dr. Georges phone and literally yell at them happy hour;' creating a "per­ 'I mean when you grow up."' · Benloulou, he would still visit . . . all the receptionists were manent path" between their "He had a very 'marshmal­ the office "every day or every absolutely terrified of him. homes. low' side to him that nobody couple of days," said Walde.

RCMP . REPORT

A stolen mini trampoline belonging to the Salt Spring Gymnastics Association (SSGA) was recovered Thursday. After reading about the theft from Fulford Hall in last week's Driftwood, a citizen called the RCMP to report see­ ing the trampoline in someone else's possession. The suspicious-looking tramp was returned to the Pacific Standard Time - measured in feet SSGA. Depart Ganges sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. In other police news: 7:45am Mon-Fri, u:sopm Daily, 9:3oam Sat, 5:45pm Sun-Fri. JULY 0710 2.6 13 0200 10.8 09 1510 8.9 su 1005 0.0 • A 30-year-old male driver Depart Vancouver 7:15am Mon-Frl, 12:15pm Daily, g:ooam Sat, 5:15pm Su11-Fri. WE 1810 8.5 1840 11.2 was charged with driving 2355 10.8 2300 9.8 without due care and attention 0750 1.3 14 0255 after his truck missed a turn on 1620 9.8 MO 1055 Eagleridge Drive and went TO VANCOUVER AIRPORT 1930 9.2 1920 down a bank last Wednesday. Depart Ganges 7:4oam Mon-Fri, 6:15pm Daily, 9:3oam Sat-Sun 1\vo of the three people in 0030 10.8 15 0000 the truck suffered minor Depart Vancouver AirP.ort ONE WAY 0835 0.7 TU 0345 7:1oam Mon-Fri, 5:45pm Da1ly, g:ooam Sat-Sun $69 PlUS ~ST 1715 10.5 1140 injuries, and one had a serious 2045 9.8 1955 hand cut. The truck was totalled. 16 1-Soo-665-0212 or 250-537-5525 WE • A golf cart was reported stolen from Salt Springs Spa P.• df que·." ,•~·nu ...., h b • ~·.-+nc,,tovcr •il'Or•a n~na~mo . ~,: www. a r our-a 1r.com Resort on Sunday. 1<>iand~ charlcl1e~ n.J't<~: ~

2002 DODGE CARAVAN (quad $eats) 1998 S~ZUKI SIDEKICK (4 door) 1994 CHEV PICK-UP 1991 CHEV PICK-UP (loaded) 1988 CHEV PICK-UP (only 96k) 1995 DODGE 3/4 TON (loaded) 1998 CHEV 3/4 TON EXT. CAB Phone; 655-0j)11 Fax; 655-0612 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWS BEAT WEDN.ESDAY. JULY 9, 2003 • :J Gas prices higher here, but -'why' s~ys unclear By DEBBIE WILLISj McColl's are making money blames a lack of competition Staff Writer off it. But the company that and extra shipping charges. Salt Spring gas prices hit­ supplies it is charging more." "Because we've got no fuel ting up to 87.9 per litre of Columbia Fuels, one- of storage facilities, you can't regular - while they're the wholesalers supplying even enjoy a good old price much lower on Vancouver the island, could not answer war because nobody has Island - may have little to questions about Salt Spring. enough inventory." do with transportation costs. Annesley emphasized that But ~earson said a price · But an investigation into local Shell distributors set war would not be a positive Salt Spring's gas prices has their own prices. outcome. "We don't want a resulted in a tank full of con­ "Local dealers make pric­ price war. That's just cut­ tradictions and question ing decisions based on the ting the throat of each marks. local market, what the com­ other. It doesn't do us good, "The price at the pump is petition is doing." doesn ' t do the economy determined by three factors: Bruce Patterson of Sheep good, or the town any the price of crude oil, the Island Fuels in Fulford good." wholesale price, and local OLYMPIC DREAM: In honour of Vancouver's successful bid to host the 2010 area competition," said Janet winter Olympics, Freddie Daly, Kaya Hunter and Lulu Fulford use hoops to cre­ Annesley, a public affairs ate the Olympic symbol. - PhotobyDerrdlundy representative from Shell Canada's office in Calgary. "I don't point to delivery or distribution costs. Really OLYMPIC REACTION those other three factors . . . could have a much bigger From Page 1 influence." Though Trimac, the com­ GUESTS COMING? "Maybe some people will the importance of sport. I Especially because winter pany that delivers gas to the Let them sleep at our place. Beautifully situated campsites pick up a job in Vancouver don't see any direct benefit sports are particularly expen­ Shell stations on the island, in the filtered sunlight of an old forest. 15 min. walk for a while," said Wright, for Salt Spring," said sive." could not disclose how much to town .· the Mouat Park trails. Close to all amenities. who also felt that the number Nostdahl. But Mitchell thinks the delivery to Salt Spring costs, of tourists would not signifi­ Adams, who coached benefits of holding the Pam Nguygen of Gabriola cantly increase on the Gulf young athletes at the Salt Olympics far outweigh any Island said ferry costs to Islands. Spring Judo Club, makes drawbacks. Gabriola come to 2¢ per litre. "There might be a few another point. "As an athlete, it means a Nguyen, who knocks one people who extend their stay, "On the one hand I was lot to have the Olympics in of those cents off the pump but historically that hasn' t glad the Olympics are com­ your home country. You per­ price to attract business to happened. People didn't tour ing. But I also thought if they form in front of your family the North Road Market, beyond Barcelona." put that money into amateur and friends." charges 73.9 for regular. Judo coach Shaun Adams sport we could send someone And will these Salt Salt Spring gas prices agrees. "I remember when there." Springers be on the sidelines Thesday ranged from 83.9 at Holistic 15od_y Massage the Expo was here people Adams, whose sport is part during the 2010 games? Patterson's Store in Fulford, thought there was going to of the winter games, feels Nostdahl hopes to volun­ to 85.9 at the downtown Combining Reflexology & be a great spin-off, but I more funding is needed for teer for the Olympic alpine Ganges Shell, to 87.9 at the Swedish Techni9ues ~ don't think Salt Spring had a · travel and training of young events, and Topping does not Save-On and Payless. hell of a boost from that. athletes. "Any country that plan on missing a "once in a As of last week, both a Complete with hot towels, People went to the Expo funds their athletes more gets lifetime opportunity." Save-On station in Duncan facial steam & 100% instead." more medals." Wright doesn't expect and a Shell station in Pure Essential Oils Mitchell proposes good Adams hopes the "aware­ she'll make it, "unless by Chemainus-Crofton charged advertising as a solution, and ness of athletic possibilities" some miracle someone gives 71.9 for regular. A Shell and Relax Refresh & Revive with a according to a press release, the Olympics brings will me a ticket. It's a rich man's Save-On on the Patricia Bay Nourishing f>ad.Y T em pie Session Tourism British Columbia is encourage more support and game." Highway were higher, For appointments call Kindred @ 65)-9797 setting up a "comprehensive better funding of athletics in Adams said cost would be charging 79.9. strategic plan" to maximize Canada. As it is, he says, a factor, but he hopes he can James Hubick, a sales rep­ tourism. . those who will make it to the get there because he has resentative with Columbia "It's important for us to Olympics are " an elite never seen the Olympics live. Fuels, the wholesale supplier JOE "SOMEBODY" make ourselves known. We group." And Mitchell is keeping of Save-On Gas, said the can't leave it to chance," said "Young people who get his fingers crossed. "If I'm Duncan price is due t ~ a Mitchell. there are almost always from still around, God willing, I'll price war. Mobile Mechanic & Gene~al Handyman "I think it just reinforces upper-class families. be there." "When you live on the Incl. Agricultural & Heavy Duty Machinery island, it's expected you pay Fast, Friendly & Reliable higher· for living," said Joe FIRE BAN: Stern warning Pearson of Salt Spring's Save-On, who said the Save­ JOSIP BUDIMCIC From Page 1 On gas price is set by "head Pager: 537-8054/ Cell: 537-7013 office." No Job Too Small - I Come To You Approximately 100 peo­ schedule." review applications individ­ Colin Beamish of the ple attended a party at the The chief cancelled incin­ ually and issue campfire Shell in Ganges believes the Bader's Beach fire, he said. erator burning on Friday and permits for ceremonies, price of gas on Salt Spring is "Burning has been can­ asked islanders to exercise resorts which monitor burn­ influenced by severai fac­ celled since June 9," he caution during high fire-haz­ ing and for individuals tors, including that "Shell stressed. ard conditions. under special circumstances Canada knows they don't Precipitation statistics for The only form of open - such as a visit from rela­ have much competition. A June are one-tenth the nor­ burning currently allowed - tives, he said. lot of people think the mal amount, he noted. and only with a permit from "I want people to think "It's been like that all year the fire department - is and be responsible. We live ... We didn't run into these campfires. Permits will only on an island with very limit­ NATURAL GOODNESS situations last year until the be issued on an individual ed egress and resources to end of August. We're basi­ basis, he said. curtail a problem they may .. cally two months ahead of The fire department will create." EMbE BAkERY "' ·r J' . Housesitting1

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Party problems scrutinized at meeting SUNNY, SPACIOUS, LIKE NEW

By DEBBIE WILLIS pointed to the fact that Salt cer. On Salt Spring there are charged for admission. Staff Writer Spring is under-policed. more than 1 ,000 residents Because it was commercial, Ineffective response by "The CRD bylaw officer per officer. it is a contravention of the police to a June 13 rave is hard-pressed to do his But loud parties may not land-use bylaw that falls points to several policing job, and two [police] offi­ be preventable even with under the jurisdiction of the inadequacies on the island, cers are not enough," said more police on staff. Islands Trust, said trustee according to Nick Budd, Budd. "Our guys are not going Kimberly Lineger. who lives near the site of Sgt. Mike Giles said two to use physical force in the But Lineger pointed out the disruptive party. officers are generally on first couple of incidents to that there is nothing the "I called 911 at around 10 duty at night. turn down music," said Islands Trust can do to pre­ Exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse: bright kitchen, oak o'clock and registered a "''m not comfortable with Giles, who explained the vent loud parties or raves. cabinets, gas fireplace, central vac, air exchange, attached garage complaint. There was no it," he said, and pointed out common procedure used to The 22-year-old organizer & more. Quiet end unit Walk to town and beaches. effective response until 3 that Salt' Spring has only six deal with noise violations of the June 13 rave, who $259,000 a.m.," said Budd, who officers now because newly like this one. held the party on his par­ spoke to the Crime transferred Const. Jeff The first step is to ~·ask . ent's property without their TOM NAVRATIL (250) 537·5515 Prevention Association Swann can't move to Salt nicely," which Giles said knowledge, was fined $100. Royal Lepage Salt Spring Realty about the issue at its June Spring until he sells his would stop around 60 per Giles pointed out that most More photos at www.saltspringhomes.com meeting. house in Barriere. The cent of parties. If that did disruptive parties are held on "To take five hours to police force has waited up to not work, officers would rented property, and said the respond to what I consider a 18 months with a person in return, ask "not so nicely" most effective measure of signifi'cant event is unac­ that situation, said Giles. and start to charge people preventing further incidents ceptable." "We wish we were up to with peripheral offences. is to inform the property Budd said be did not strength but we're not." "The whole circumstance owner of the problem. think the fault lay with the Giles compared Salt is one of dumb luck," said The Crime Prevention Capital Regional District Spring's numbers with other Giles. "The authorities Association also discussed (CRD) bylaw enforcement population centres. Nelson don't give us any authority lobbying the Solicitor officer, Wolfgang has 17 officers to serve a to effectively shut things General for increased police Brunnwieser, or with the smaller population, and in down." staffing, which has been RCMP officers on duty. Oak Bay the ratio is approx­ The rave in question was done before without suc­ He said the incident imately 250 people per offi- a private party, but $20 was cess. Dangerous driving impedes emergency crews

Salt Spring firefighters are Firefighters on several on Vesuvius Bay Road. emergency vehicles are far concerned someone might department vehicles wit­ "When you get a driver's behind and could not possibly , Gabrte!R&ss is the excli.sive dealer for BrouJn]ordan on become seriously hurt in a nessed drivers failing to yield, licence, that's got to be a stan­ catch up to the driver they are Wmcouvet Is/4nd. See the complete Brown ]orrilln catalogue vehicle accident if islanders be noted. dard question, but I guess following, the distance is at www. brownjorrillnforniture. com don't follow a few basic safe­ "There's flashing head­ some people feel it's not for maintained for safety reasons. ty regulations. lights, sirens and emergen­ them." "You learn to stay back to "There's been a lot of near cy lights. I don't under­ Another firefighter recalled keep a defensive posture," misses," said local fire chief stand how people could how a local motorist drove said Enfield. Dave Enfield last week. miss us." into on-coming traffic and A fully loaded fire truck ~~ In one instance, fire trucks Enfield is appalled by dan­ across the path of a turning would have a difficult time BENCHMADE FURNITURE were forced to dodge unyield­ gerous driving that would put fire truck on Lower Ganges avoiding a collision if a vehi­ LIGHTING • BEDDING • WINDOW COVERINGS ing traffic while en route to a emergency workers and civil­ Road last month. cle got in the way, he added. 589 A Bay Street in Victoria brush fire at Beaver Point on ians in danger. Firefighters are trained to "When you've got a [five­ Phone 250-384-2554 I www.gabrielross.ca Canada Day, he said. . "Somebody is going to end drive down the centre-line ton] tanker loaded with eight "Across the Hundred Hills up getting hurt." of the roadway at maximum tons of water on it, it won't area [along Fulford-Ganges In another incident, one speeds. But unsafe stop." Road between Ganges and motorist attempted to make motorists impede their Even in non-emergency Cusheon Lake], people were a left-tum instead of yield­ progress and delay critical conditions, drivers are trying to race me the whole ing while Enfield was response time. required to remain 500 feet way." responding to an emergency Although it may appear behind a fire truck, he noted. 11 DRIFTWOOD

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Computer servicing for home and office: IMMEDIATELY v.~ed computers All Incinerator Burning is Cancelled Until Further Notice. Conditions at this present time are far too extreme to allow for the disposal of waste by burning in any type of Incinerator. 'lr.JVLr I.,JLI""'\I'WUJ UIUI I··--- 1'1 .C. W 0 V L £"\.. 1 Tennis court deal signed; pool next on the block By GAIL SJUBERG for an indoor facility on thing working with all these sign a petition demanding one, Staff Writer Rainbow Road - would still groups that will fit the bill and may kick in at a later date. With a Saturday town hall like to see the indoor option then present it to the commu­ As Gibbon explained, 'The meeting devoted to swim­ pursued. nity and see what they think." MOU leads to a licence of ming pool plans for Salt In a July 7 e-mail, Public comment may also occupation and management Spring and signing of a July 5 SSPLASH president Kathy be required to completely nail agreement. If, when those are agreement on a new indoor Page points out that an indoor down the SSTA-PARC tennis being written up by the tennis facility, the Rainbow pool has always been PARC's court arrangement. lawyers and the CRD, they Road recreation site is taking goal, based on past communi­ The counterpetition process, feel we have to advertise for a shape. ty surveys, and that where a referendum is trig­ counterpetition, that's when At Portlock Park over the SSPLASH members view a gered if five per cent of voters they will be doing it." weekend, officials from the "six-lane, 25-metre indoor Salt Spring Tennis pool as the minimum specifi­ Association (SSTA) and the cation for the Rainbow Road Parks, Arts and Recreation site." ~~richard j. wey & associates Commission (PARC) signed Page adds: "There should a memorandum of under­ be a good look at low-cost ~ 1 an d s u r v e y i n g i n c standing (MOU) governing building options and ways to the construction and manage­ decrease running costs, which Richard J. Wey BCLS ment of a two-court tennis are a very large component of facility on PARC's lands next pool costs. SSPLASH is Legal Engineering and Topographical Surveys to the high school. engaged in pointing out to Subdivision Planning PARC manager Dave PARC the options that have Gibbon said the estimated not yet been explored. The Oakville-Suite 106-9717 Third Sr. , Sidney. BC VSL 3A3 cost to establish the indoor "We are at this point Telephone (250) 656-5155 • Fax: (250) 656-5175 court is between $800,000 extremely concerned that a and $900,000, with about big mistake could be made at $500,000 for the building this stage, if, for example, an itself, and the rest for infras­ outdoor pool [is] built with tructure and servicing costs some vague notion of cover­ associated with building the ing it over later." swimming pool and any other IT'S A DEAL: PARC chair Bill Curtin {left} and Curtin sympathizes with future site facilities. '" 1UiiioiiieiFiiarr61lfY h!i tennis association president Jeremy Winter (right} the SSPLASH position, but is SSTA president Jeremy not certain it can be support­ MieLE, sign a memorandum of understanding to build an ;r StJB_,. ~RO, d' Winter said his association ed. indoor court on the Rainbow Road site. Tennis club SOSCli, ASKO \ will hand over the $130,000- "It would be lovely for us UllAAUNE plus it has collected from fees member Jack Fisher looks on. Photo by PatrK;a Sutherland to do what SSPLASH would ,,, ,. THERMADOR, in its years of managing the like us to do, but that serves a ;)(:!!iGAGGANEA!) ··•·••• Portlock Park tennis bubble ' DACOR, DCS & VIKI~G the new one ... coming up general terms [about costs];' very small percentage of the court, which is nearing the with the schedule that suits said Curtin about the meeting. pool-using community ... we end of its life, and PARC will their needs and the communi­ "We have the draft final report have to look at the wider pay the rest. ty's as well." from [consultant Alan Roy] needs in the community and PARC chair Bill Curtin The facility will be self­ and it raises a lot of questions what the community is will­ said servicing costs were built supporting through fees and makes us aware of the ing to pay - and I think we into the borrowed parkland charged for its use. realities of costs. With the all know how excited the tax­ monies voters approved in Money is also a central experience Mr. Speed has had payers get here about referen­ 1991, and volunteer labour theme for the Saturday meet­ in other communities, he da." and donated services will also While in Manitoba earlier reduce the project's hard ing which runs at the Portlock should be able to give us a Park portable from 1 to 4 p.m. very good idea of what can be this year, Curtin became costs. familiar with a patented Regarding the $130,000 in What Kind of Pool Can afforded ... ." Salt Spring Afford? is the ses­ Curtin said one concept swimming pool system that SSTA funds, which has been has "some amazing -identified by the Capital sion's title, and points to a pri­ being explored is first con­ mary PARC concern. structing an outdoor pool, economies in it" and is con­ Regional District (CRD) as sidered "really affordable." public money because it was The town hall's guest which PARC feels would not speaker is David Speed, require borrowing and there­ With funds acquired in derived from CRD lands, future, an outdoor pool could Curtin said, 'The understand­ Esquimalt parks and rec direc­ fore no voter approval through tor, who held a similar posi­ a referendum. PARC already later be covered or a smaller ing was that the money indoor facility constructed. eamed there would go toward tion in Nanaimo from 1987 to has room to raise revenue by 2000 and was also project increasing its annual property Curtin said detailed public a community tennis facility, discussions about the pool and the tennis club has done coordinator for tbe Ravensong tax requisition. www.ANZATRAVEL.com Aquatic Centre in Qualicum But SSPLASH - the and site plans will take place such a great job of running in the fall. t Conditions Apply, E&OE/#847-0 [the current indoor bubble] Beach. swimming pool society "We'll come up with some- HURRY, BOOK ~OW FOR XMAS & NEW YEARS that they will continue to run "We'll be able to talk in formed last year to fundraise Satuma hall gets over $1 million Recreation on Saturna Island will get a Murray Coell in a press release. huge boost from a $1.1-million federal­ "The new centre this funding will help provincial grant to help build a new commu­ build is going to help the Saturna Island nity hall. Recreation Centre Society continue and Saturna Island Recreation Centre Society expand its outstanding work for resi­ will receive the funds to help build a new dents." 8,660-square-foot centre, which will replace Funding comes from the Canada/British the existing 68-year-old hall where most Columbia Infrastructure Program, a joint island events take place. federal-provincial program that will invest Total project cost is about $1.7 million. more than $800 million in B.C. Funding "The community hall is the heart of the approval is conditional on the successful community on Saturna Island," said completion of an environmental assess­ Saanich North and the Islands MLA ment. >< >< Visit our website: www.meritfurnitureduncan.com FURNITURE Firearm Safe~ Courses APPLIANCES P.A.L. NON-RESTRICTED MATTRESSES P.A.L. RESTRICTED Over 20,000 sq. ft. ICJ aiC- of inventory ~ C.OR.E. Hunter Trainin~ Course

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-:pwll._ Small steps to a pool Indoor pool supporters should .step back and consider an idea being floated by PARC before the entire project drowns (again) in waves of controversy. BEAR SPRAY? Battle lines are quickly being drawn in what promises to be a I THOUGHT YOU SAID TO heated debate over Salt Spring's proposed pool facility. Although nothing has been form;illy announced, PARC is looking BRING HAIR SPRAY. at the idea of constructing an affordable outdoor pool facility on the Rainbow Road recreational site, funded within its current ability to tax. SSPLASH, the driving force behind construction of an indoor facility, has responded by urging members in a group e-mail to attend a meeting Saturday and "stand up for an indoor pool." While we believe the island may find it can support construction of a year-round indoor facility, we urge islanders to consider all options before speeding down a road that could lead to another failed referendum. An outdoor pool could be the first step to a more substantial facili­ ty that might, in the future, involve addition of a cover for year­ round use, or construction of a smaller indoor facility. Perhaps these 'Jf / y//.;: .. additions could become the focus of community fundraising. SSPLASH should be commended for its hard work and dedication _..,./--- to the project. It has brought and kept the issue in the public eye, and

. ..::-.--~ built momentum around it. But for many long-time islanders, the road to a Salt Spring pool is familiar for more than its tricky turns, rough surface and potholes. We've travelled this road twice before and each time Salt Spring voters said "no" to forking out the extra tax dollars needed to sup­ port a pooL Published every Wedne5day by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. VSK 2V3 Tax bills are already destined to rise as Salt Spring takes on some Offlc:e Hours: 8;00 am • 5;00 pm, Monday to friday policing expenses next year - and islanders are notoriously tight Phone; 250·537·9933 fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1·877-537-9934 with their tax money. E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net Furthermore, referendums are dangerous on this island where President Frank Richards Yearly Subscription Rates Publisher Tony Richards In the Gulf Islands $48.15* Elsewhere in canada $78.11* strong voices seem to emerge just in time to swing what may have Managing Editor Susan Lundy 6 months elsewhere in Canada S49.22* Outside Canada S169.00 appeared a "sure thing" vote. Advertising Manager Peter McCully •Jndudes GST Advertising Andrea Le Borgne, Rick MacKinnon, This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the And in the history of "pool creation" on Salt Spring, PARC's idea Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Marit McBride, Lorraine Sullivan, Robin Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. to have a pool in place without a referendum within the next two Richards Publications Mail Registration No, 08149 Reporters Gail Sjuberg, Mitchell Sherrin, Debbie Willis International Standard Serial Nwnber 1198-n82 years is nothing short of miraculous. Photographer Derrick Lundy Memberships Small stepping stones now may be exactly what this island needs Accounting/Circulation Claudia French Canadian Community Newspapers Association to pave the road to a pool. Production Andrea Palframan B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Coundl Experts insist harbour seal pups need help By JEFF LEDERMAN So, you say you need more con­ to take pups. In most areas there are with their pups until weaning." I have to admit, Mr. vmcing. 1bis is what marine mam­ far more orphaned pups than could • For the past decade, the Ommundsen's letter about harbour VIEW mal scientists are sayjng: ever be cared for by all the rehabili­ Vancouver Aquarium has been seal orphans in last week's • Department of Fisheries and tation centres. These factors have telling the public that harbour seal Driftwood was correct about one POINT Oceans Harbour Seal researcher made the exaggerated statements mothers will routinely leave their thing: this is the beginning of har­ Peter Ross stated that in his exten­ about the chances of pups being pups unattended for 24 to 48 hours. bour seal pupping season. without intervention. sive experience, any healthy seal reunited a convenient excuse for On May 15 of this year, the Unfortunately, that is the extent of This summer we have already pup over 10 hours old is in the water leavmg the animals alone." Aquarium issued a press release Mr. Ommundsen's knowledge and admitted 12 beleaguered orphans. "like a shot;' when approached by • According to scientist, Sarah stating that their latest research expertise with seals. Ten of these pups were premature humans. Allen, Point Reyes National shows that a mother may leave her I am speaking as the director of births. Harbour seal mothers do not • John Calambokidis of Cascadia Seashore, Point Reyes, California, pup alone for only four to eight the busiest harbour seal care facility care for preemies, but rather leave Research, Olympia, Washington, "If a female leaves a pup for more hours. in North America, as well as an them at birth. The reasons for so says, "I do think agencies over-play than a day,- it is likely abandoned. It's your choice. You can take the individual with 12 years of day-to­ many premature births is not clear, the chances that pups will be reunit­ The age of the pup is also a factor word of some guy sitting at his com­ day experience in the rescue and but a toxic ocean environment is one ed with their mothers. There have for the length of time of separa­ puter in his comfortable Long rehabilitation of seal pups. of the popular theories. been anecdotal reports of mothers tion. Older pups may wander off Harbour living room, or you can lis­ Harbour seal mothers do not leave All of these pups admitted are returning to get their pups but I am for longer periods than a newborn; ten to someone with a dozen seals their newborns unattended on a alive and well thanks to around-the­ not sure on the validity of these. however, even older pups will not right outside his office window. beach while they go off and forage. clock oxygen therapy, intravenous Research on Sable Island and other be separated for more than a day. That's a dozen seals that were Well-meaning people cannot fluids and 24-hour care from our areas has shown that females will Pups often disappear within that spared an agonizing death because walk up to a healthy seal pup and staff and interns. , leave their pups for short periods, time period but I have seen no at least 12 people don't believe Mr. carry it off. Our facility on Salt One tiny pup had severe eye especially as they get closer to data on whether they have been Ommundsen. Spring has rescued 200 pups in the injuries from hungry turkey vul­ weaning ... I also think it is impor­ reunited with a female. Radio­ The writer is director ofthe Island last seven years and not a single one tures. He is doing well and we were tant to consider· whether there is a tagged females that I have fol­ Wildlife Natural Care Centre on Salt of those pups would have survived able to save both eyes! rehabilitation centre able and willing lowed were in constant contact . Spring.

So, the newly created reduce the incentive to bribe metropolis of IOC members. Vancouver/Whistler has been Striving for gold: the Olympic ideal Under the new system. IOC awarded the 2010 winter members were to lose their is estab­ Here's an excerpt from a it's ways. They crowed about Olympics. The OED (Olympic right to vote for a city bidding lished for recent news story: "John Kim, their new morality. 'The con­ English Dictionary) defines for the games. An independent the largest the son of powerful IOC mem­ duct of certain IOC members "awarded" as "the giving of committee - made up of transfer of ber Kim Un-yong, and a fugi­ was contrary to everything the goods, services or medals in eight IOC members, athletes, loot from tive from U.S. justice, has been Olympic movement has grown return for money or For ISlE SAY! and a representative of the gifts." bribers to · WITH JOHN POTTINGER arrested on three-year-old to represent It dishonours all Winter Sports Federation and the taxpayers of BC, being bribees. charges related to the Salt Lake those who believe in the awarded the Olympic Oames But the City Olympic scandaL Kim Olympic dream. We now have the National Olympic is like being awarded a new car Committee - would decide excitement large, very cormpt business? Un-yong, a South Korean IOC the opportunity to reform and - after bribing the salesman on the host city. of the world's fastest or Try this experiment: Type member, was reprimanded by strengthen this movement." to sell it to you for more than In 1999 the IOC grandly strongest humans competing at the words "winter Olympics" the IOC in 20QO for his Last week in Prague, the it's worth, and then agreeing to announced the changes would something greatly outweighs and "events" into your involvement in the Salt Lake IOC showed how they really take effect for the selection of pay for it six years before you the importance of any nasty favourite internet search bribery scandaL He was hand­ feel about Kim Un-yong's get it Mother Nature awarding facts surrounding the Olympic engine. The one I use shows ed a 'most severe' warning by behaviour. They re-elected him the 2006 winter games. BC a magnitude 9.2 earth­ movement International media 67,300 hits. Now type in "win­ an IOC ethics panel that found totheiOC. Sometime later, very quietly, quake would cost us less. make far more money from the ter Olympics" and "scandal". I he used his influence to further The investigation into the the members of the IOC decid­ Year after year, the hype and hoopla of the games got 54,500 hits. So, over 80 per his son's career. John Kim Salt Lake City scandal was ed to leave well-enough alone. International Olympic than they would from hard cent of the available items are allegedly was given a sham conducted by IOC vice-presi­ From the awarding of Committee takes the gold news stories about the incestu­ scandal related! (I figured the jeb, secretly funded by the dent Dick Pound, (a Canadian) medals in figure skating events, medal in the World Business ous family of wealthy, elitist, only other group that could Olympic bid committee, so he who vowed that the Olympic to the awarding of contracts to Scandals Triathlon (the events con artists known as the IOC. come close to that statistic is would qualify for a green movement would reform. The build facilities, to the awarding being: deception, fraud and How can I make such the federal Liberal party, but card." most radical change arising of Olympic Games to host bribery). In each even-num­ inflammatory statements? when I typed in "liberal" and Four and a half years ago - from Mr. Pound's investigation cities, the IOC's motto should bered year (coinciding with an Who am I to say the Olympics "scandal" my machine over­ after the Salt Lake City scandal was to be a complete overhaul be: ''We Buy and Sell Gold" Olympics) a new world record are nothing less than a very loaded.) - the IOC vowed to change of the bidding process to [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 "'7 JLJ Ut' 11'\J lUN

Catherine Pollock, Andy Bryant Valerie Pitman Jon Korrison Olivia Bickerstaff visitor (with baby Katie) I don't think its going to affect Well, I'm not very impressed. I I think it's okay. I guess it's It's great. I like the Olympics Seems like it would be a great my life very much. I don't like think the money could be better going to boost the economy, but because of all the activities. spot. Vancouver and I don't like spent on all the programs I think the money could have crowds. So I can't imagine Campbell has cut. Too bad the been wiser spent. But they got myself doing anything more wrong people will make the into it, so I'm glad they got it than watch it on Tv. But I know money. once they got into it. I'm going to pay for it. ] Letters to the Editor

of Jim Buchan. was present there were so their problem is our the fabric of our communi­ students in the family situa­ Ruined it Anybody who ever met happy people about. His challenge. ty. Baders' Beach has tion they are most comfort­ Jim never forgot him. He home was always open to A group with the rather I do not know any other always been a great place to able with, thus making it a was blessed and bestowed his friends and his sailboat ponderous title of Salt individual who could frus­ party, to have a BBQ and to successful transition for with a personality that radi­ ever ready for a weekend Spring Community trate you, make you blush both the students and the spend time with friends. party. Housing and Land Trust and smile at the same time. As a matter of fact, it's ated life to its fullest. families. I met Jim in 1980, and I To know Jim Buchan was Society has been meeting Jim had a great sense of. one of the last beaches on SHERI WAKEFIELD, dido' t know then that he to love him and I loved for about a year now. We play. this island that you can Student services coordi­ would become my life-long him. I know many of your have charitable status and In losing Jim we have access without permission nator, Gl International friend. readers · remember Dr. our introductory brochure is lost a unique character in Program from the owners. I ·never knew a man who Buchan and I am sure they gestating. our community and I have I love to hear people hav­ loved life more than he did. feel the same as I do. Frankly, I'm writing this lost a good friend and col­ MORE LETTERS 8 ing a great time there, even There were never enough Today, I celebrate my letter to keep the subject in league. when it sometimes keeps hours in a day for Jim. memory of a very special the forefront of islanders' DAVID WOODLEY, me up at night, because I His patients were his and incredible human attention so that, when we Salt Spring know that you need a place friends and he treated them being. I feel honoured to be make our formal debut in Your to just "let go." as such. He made everyone able to call Dr. James another couple of months, Keep callina However, when I walked feel special. His compas­ everyone will be primed to I wouid like to thank all Buchan my true friend and of the families who letters are to the beach after the sion and caring knew no support us, realizing that Canada Day celebrations, I will never forget him. answered our request for bounds. He was definitely we collectively are benefit­ and I saw what was left Salt Spring Island was a homestays in the last two welcome your typical people person. ting ourselves as we seek to behind, I was so·shocked. better place due to Jim. weeks, and would like to As someone said, "He provide shelter for all who Had I known that some of WAYNE DEVANE, encourage those of you who Letters to the editor are never met a man he didn' t need it. you were this destructive, Salt Spring are still interested to contin­ like." MAGGIE SCHUBART, welcome, but writers and so disrespectful of a ue to call or e-mail. He would frequent the Dilemma Ol.d Scott Road are requested to keep be.11utiful beach, I would We are hoping to develop local watering holes and Last week's letter con­ their submissions to 400 have called the RCMP. a larger data base of various entertain his friends. He cerning poet and painter Unique words or less. Letters Congratulations to those Phyllis Webb's housing kinds of families willing to may be edited for brevi­ individuals who have was the party. If he was not character host one or two students. a doctor, I am sure he problem illustrates a dilem­ It is with great sadness ty, legality and taste. ruined it for the rest of the ma that is facing many A family could be a sin­ would be an entertainer. that we say goodbye to gle parent, a single person Writers are also asked to people that do care. Now islanders - they have no this last beach will be mon­ Shakespeare was a favourite James K. Buchan. (working or retired), a furnish a telephone place to live! itored and you have suc­ and stand-up comedy was He came to Salt Spring in retired couple, or a small or number where they may Many people who con­ ceeded in leaving your­ his specialty. 1977 and practised in our large family of two parents be reached during the He knew more jokes than tribute to the convenience selves on~ less place to community for over 25 and children. day, and to sign their and comfort of this commu­ party at. anyone I have ever known. years: International students letters with their full nity search in vain for SABINE ROODENBURG, You always knew when Dr. His practice included coming to our school dis­ name. Thank you letters Buchan was in the house. accommodation. Salt Spring anaesthesia, family trict often ask for specific will not normally be con­ His generosity also was an Very often, as with medicine and obstetrics, a things in a family and it sidered for publication. For Jim attribute. Phyllis Webb, these are scope that is rare in today's could be any one of the Email your letters to I write this letter to cele­ Jim's love for life was people who add to the cul­ medical model. In doing so above. We try to place the brate the extraordinary life infectious. Wherever he tural richness of the scene, he integrated himself into [email protected] Taxpayers' gold will be paying for Sea-to-Sky games

Yay, Glen Clark! We've never ago, that shadow tolls could (as opposed to the socialist when all goes well, but the got the 2010 Winter Games, b e e n be the ticket for covering set, who don't get so bent real owners still foot the bill with thanks to the FastCat cheaper highways costs. His con­ out of shape about collec­ when things go seriously maestro for getting behind - it's stituents are royally riled at tively paying for shared wrong. Who pays for a the bid in November 1998. almost SPRINGBOARD toll hikes on the Coquihalla public goods and services). major road failure, a burst He signed an agreement free." BY BRENDA CUlLED route to their riding. He But wait. Nobody likes dam, a burned ferry termi­ that indemnified Vancouver The hinted that some future gov­ paying tolls, and near elec­ nal or sunk ship? against losing money relat­ road to ernment could take over tion time, all those nobodies Not the straw-house ed to the bid or from host­ the 2010 get a free fortune back, paying the tolls on their might get mad enough to piggy dancing off with ing the games. Winter Olympics will clear­ while balancing the books behalf - shadow tolls, a vote out those who imposed user-pay and shadow-deal So Vancouver's off the ly be paved with gold. as legally required by re­ user accounting that the them. So - brainwave! profits, but the brick-bouse hook, though it will reap the Whose gold? Taxpayers, of election time. This will take government pays. Why not get the govern­ piggy who built the founda­ lion's share of the $8.1-bil­ course - to the tune of some creative bookkeeping. Look for them on the ment to pay the toll-collec­ tions, then sold the store. lion worth of economic $1.2-billion, according to Luckily, Arthur Anderson Sea-to-Sky route, to amor­ tors on behalf of the users, And second, if the growth and 182,00 new Campbell and Co. of Enron scandal fame has tize the huge up-front costs who also happen to be vot­ Vancouver-favouring Sea­ jobs that Premier Gordon Half of that will go already helped with the of improving that vital link ers and taxpayers? Brilliant! to-Sky winter games get directly to the games, - to the winter games. The The books look good that Campbell forecast at an cost-benefit analysis and shadow tolls, then the open cabinet meeting on although structure, infras­ government will forge pub­ way. No big infusions of economic projections of the Coquihalla route to the January 17. tructure and operating costs lic-private partnerships, so debt, and small yearly pay­ games. The accounting will "We can't afford not to will add up to at least $6 all the big bills are on pri­ downs from the deepest, bleeding Heartlands had do it," he said. billion. The other $600 mil­ be a great shell game, guar­ vate ledgers. most reliable of pockets. better get the same deal. Minutes later, Jack Poole, lion will go to upgrading anteed. Users will then pay, toll Only two things bother What's good for Glen 'head of the Olympic bid the Sea-to-Sky highway. Watch the shells closely, by pricey toll, for the privi­ me about this. First, Crown­ Clark's town is just as good committee, projected $10 The B.C. Liberals have and watch the shadows too. lege of driving the route. owned facilities, be they for Kevin Krueger's, no billion in benefits and an interesting problem, fig­ The word is out, spilled by This is fair; this is good highways, dams or a ferry doubt. 228,00 jobs. uring out how to spend this Kamloops MLA Kevin in the business model that's fleet, are great money gen­ He said, "Money has kind of "cheap" money to Krueger a couple, of weeks sacred to the socialite set erators for private interests [email protected] 8 .t. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

and support a gathering of Not ideal the elite few in a big play­ Regarding the editorial More letters ground at the 2010 and article in last week's Olympics. Driftwood, I'm writing to Will there be free tickets clarify the funding question end product of aeons of Complete information required, now more than nature's and farmer's exper­ about this case is available ever. for those living in "Tent for Lady Minto Hospital. City" outside of Sooke, for The issue recently raised imentation, be allowed to at percyschmeiser.com. TOM PICKETT, those who receive approxi­ by CRD staff, and which take over the world's food ANDREW GIBSON, Lee Road supply, with potentially Rainbow Road mately $172 each month to was considered by the Huge issue survive on? Of course, if CRD Health Facilities catastrophic results for all farmers except ti}e corpo­ New light . Safe food sources is truly these people had an actual Planning Committee on Congratulations to Salt one of the largest issues residence with an address July 2, was not whether rate variety? Salt Spring's own Dan Spring's Phyllis Bolton. facing our world today. they would receive more Mafalda Hoogerdyk Lady Minto deserves sup­ Insurance Advisor Jason and distinguished Apparently unaffected by It's good to see commu­ money, but they can't afford port from regional taxpay­ political miasma, she ral­ nity groups are educating to make that a reality. ers. In fact, the committee Guelph university scientist Access Canada's lied a small number of the themselves and doing Perhaps a tour of this had already agreed in its Ann Clark will be on the Top Insurance Firms usual suspects who put something about this. I non-Olympic village can meeting of June 18 to sup­ podium together with a down their pitchforks and hope the island shows up in be offered up as part of the •Life Insurance port Phase I of the three­ man who is known and honoured worldwide set sail for Saanich to vote droves for the Real Food cultural events hosted dur­ •Critical Illness phase renovation, despite in the Progressive Faire to show we can do ing the games; I mean, •Long Term Care the discovery that costs because of his long battle with Monsanto, the notori­ Conservative association something as individuals in after all, the way our gov­ •Disability substantially exceeded the elections. every decision we make ernment's agenda is head­ •Office Overhead original budget. ous and ruthless bio-tech The day was won and our concerning food. ing, there will be many The issue raised by CRD giant. Percy Schmeiser, a Call today Saskatchewan organic Phyllis was elected associa­ As a director for the S:;tlt more of these villages staff for the committee to tion president. Spring Sanctuary Society, becoming part of our 537-1730 reconsider was whether it canola farmer, is Located across from Conservatives sickened our presence at the faire is provincial heritage. would be more cost effec­ Monsanto's biggest night­ Bank of Montreal by Mulroney may now have in direct response to pro­ DIANE BAXTER, tive to replace Lady Minto mare, for he has refused to buckle under to its oppres­ an alternative to the Yankee tecting our seeds and plants Frazier Road rather than renovate it. ' Doodle Reform Party and from future abuse and help­ As reported elsewhere in sive tactics and has fought CLASSIFIED HOTLINE: them through the courts, American weapons of mass ing each individual who MORE LETTERS 10 this edition, the committee deception. I am sure that · sees the wisdom of this to 537-9933 has now re-affirmed sup­ risking everything, includ­ ing his health. more will welcome an actively participate in this port for Phase I, despite the alternative to G;uy Lunn, process. fact that it· would probably Now, at last, the Supreme Court of Canada will who continues to come up MARSHA GOLDBERG, be more cost effective to short all around. Salt Spring . replace the hospital. There decide the matter. A ·David and . Goliath As many of these local are a number of reasons for associations are being taken Sickened this recommendation, fight? Yes, but the decision I would like to start this may be Percy Schmeiser's over by progressives, this including the capital con­ may even lead to regaining letter by thanking the straints imposed by the slingshot and stone. Driftwood for being present The issue is this: is the control of a national organi­ province on the Vancouver zation, which is currently at our "luncheon" with Island Health Authority law constitutional that Murray Coell two weeks allows Monsanto to profit run by mo~ey and for (VIHA), and the possibility money. ago. that replacement of the from the inevitable spread It is crucial for people to of its genetically modified This was what Reform hospital's 32-year-old was supposed to be all know that all is not well crops even when, as in this with our province; there are extended care wing would about, but then Preston case, the farmer being sued faces behind the statistics. be required. Manning started to have his is materially damaged? I would like to elaborate There was also concern hair blown, the party was that opting for replacement The law says that no mat­ on a few points. I have ter how the contaminating hi-jacked by rich easterners never dined at the would have delayed and that was the end of any improvements and even crop got there, it belongs to Oystercatcher because of its SIDNEY TRAVEL & CRUISE Monsanto. Such a law Reform. REG. #3694·5 threatened the level of ser­ inaccessibility to those with SERVICE LTD. seems ludicrous - it is as As it stands, the Reform mobility challenges. This vice provided at the hospital. party has become a national AT THE LANDMARK At the CRD committee if a man were to patent his particular meal was defi­ embarrassment and should #105·2506 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C. VBL 1Y2 meeting, VIHA representa­ own genes, rape women, nitely worth the struggle to - then sue them for the off­ just pack its bags and move get upstairs to make our tives agreed that in an ideal south to the corporate world, construction of a spring - but it has been point. • Your full service travel agency • Exciting cruises & great destinations used systematically by offices of its backers. I'm Having recently visited new hospital with an eco­ sure they could find a nice • Business travel & holiday vacations nomic life of 60 years or Monsanto to bully farmers· my family at their new continent-wide into becom­ little spot in Mulroney's home in Courtenay, I return • Travel insurance available for peace of mind more and lower operating neighbourhood. costs would have been ing bio-tech serfs. to Salt Spring only to be My wife and I had the These are also dark days faced with a town that I Call more cost effective than provincially. Another pack extending the life of a 46- fascinating experience last love, but one which is very of special interests has lied (250) 656-0905 or 1·800-223-5256 year-old facility by perhaps year of watching Percy in difficult to get around for its way into office and is 20 years. action in the appeals court people like myself. now handing over our pub­ Courtenay, on the other Lady Minto Hospital in Saskatoon. He lost, as hand, is like a dream come Foundation representatives expected, but it was just a lic resources and services to true. I am able to walk to have rightly pointed out step on his road to the its supporters. Land Act: Supreme Court, where what All the more reason we and access every business, that we do not live in an shop and restaurant! Notice of Intention to Apply for a ideal world, and that the will be decided will not be should cherish this new whether the law was fol­ light in the darkness. With regards to a govern­ Disposition of Crown Land ren

Name: BO STEVENS More letters Occupation(s): Restaurateur. Hobbies: Swimming, walking, Glorious ing tonic of humour, femi­ at a loss for words - and reading, gardening. nism and developing not just because I' m still Home finished/unfinished: time music al tale nt), Brjan laughing! And then there's Finished and in need of paint­ Altho ugh I h ave been Brett's talk at the library all the street theatre ! ing, redecorating and frequent vi sitor to Salt and the Geezers - what Thank you all. can I say? l. HALE, changes. Spring, I have only been a permanent resident here Sid and Arvid leave me Isle View Drive Favourite people: Too many to since last November. start naming. Apprec iate the So this past winter and community of people here with spring has been my first big hearts and vision. extended opportunity to enjoy the rich artistic and Favourite read: Lean t owa rd c ultural offerings this ACTUAL SIZE spiritual books. island has to offer. I am Best thing about 551: The moved to express my beauty of t he landscape and appreciation publicly; the people. wh at a glorious time it Worst thing about 551: Too has been! many rules and regulations. I haven't taken in all of the events at ArtSpring. S DERRICK'S Best place to kiss on 5517: For example, I regret not Anywhere is always a good having seen A Little Shop place - why not? Go for it! of Horrors ; however, " ISLAND PICS · those I h ave attended have not only been fun, but have given me a deep­ er understanding of art (at my age! With my educa­ tion!). The production of A Midsummer's Night Dream was totally charm­ RAN ing, the performance of Carmina Burana magnifi­ cent, both riotous romp and breathtakingly glori­ to be continually sold out by right weather for a special o u s, and Ston~s i n His several handfuls of folks for couple who put together a Pockets a tour de force. who the buck is more impor­ great potluck affair with a I've also begun to make • Rants to the owners of tant than preserving a place whole lot of nice folk once a point of arriving a little the three cars that have been and way of life that is far a year. early for shows so I can left behind in Gasoline more precious than those enjoy the wide variety of Alley on Friday nights this few extra bucks or the ego • Roses to the fire depart­ painting styles and sub­ summer. It's a great idea pump that comes from sell­ ment, FXR Systems Ltd. jects in ArtSpring's that if you are too drunk to ing us out. and B.C. Hydro for helping lobby. drive to leave your car restore my power so Just as memorable were where it is and find other promptly after a big tree the Gumb oot Gala, transportation but please, blew over and severed the Mary's Matineve (a brae- ple ase, please not in cable. I had two big catering Gasoline Alley parking lot • Roses to Tim & John for jobs and you all saved the on friday night unless you the great Canada Day party day. Thanks s-o-o-o-o plan to move it before 7 a.m. - for collecting donations much! CB TRINCOMALI when the Saturday Market and for giving back to the TRANSPORT CO. starts to set up for the thou­ community. They know how , • Bouquets of roses to the sands of visitors. MC to celebrate life! And an jazz combo of young men (250) 360·7426 extra rose to John for eating from GISS that provided [email protected] • Rants to the folks of a eight pieces of fish and such excellent-entertainment Salt Spring B&B and all breaking the record at at the North Galiano Canada .those who assisted them for Seaside Kitchen. MN Day celebration. What tal­ the late spring, front-page of en t! W hat enthusiasm ! the travel section article in • A rose to Mother TW!IW the San Francisco Chronicle Nature for providing the featuring Salt Spring Island. I seriously question your r------~ being part of this communi­ ty with what this does to Salt Spring. This hyper-mar­ keting and the development pressure that follows contin­ i(tnm"~~~=rr~.:m~:. ues to move us closer to !J Every Tuesday & Wednesday being another Whistler, io'b 9am - 3pm Martha's Vineyard or to : JULY & AUGUST • All &installations what the San Juan Islands I (7 weeks starting July 15fh) •Wood Miser.jiortable sawmill have become. I don't believe the bulk of us living here are : PiFwil~' for ' youtfii mini~rt;ffie' irs 'Ol t~9e:'1 FUUY CERTIFIED &INSURED looking to see this happen to : ~f! . more i~!brmation Call Charlo~~ . ~t Jt 1; our island and yet we seem ~---- ..::~~=~~"'!»A~~~:~~7j~l~::::~:::=::: :;:::;:::::: ~::~ ! CI2D Animal Control Officer (Auxiliary)

The Capital Regional District is looking for a committed, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to provide relief and as-and-when-required Animal Control Officer services on Salt Spring Island. With your directly related background in animal control and care, including high school graduation and courses related to animal care, knowledge of animal control and enforcement, and significant experience and background dealing with animals (including handling aggressive or distressed animals and assessing animal health), you would be responsible for: fielding and investigating complaints about domestic animals; enforcing Animal Control Bylaws; and otherwise promoting responsible pet ownership . . To further explore this exciting opportunity, and for more information on how to apply, please visit our web site at www.crd.bc.ca/hr/vacancy or call the 24-hour Job Vacancy lriibrmation Line at (250) 360-3250. Competition ,#03/55. Closing date: July 18, 2003, before 4:00 p.m. The CRD thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those candidates under AVAILABLE active consideration will be contacted. NOW! 10 "' WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 NEWS BEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Greenwoods cruising with new bus By MITCHELL SHERRIN we'll have to do is drive our and the Vancouver "This should be really healthy attitude and to pre­ Staff Writer new bus around with a Foundation. great." serve their sense of personal Greenwoods has recently Greenwoods sign on it," But the B.C. Gaming The new bus will be used dignity," she said. enjoyed a bountiful batch of Hartwig smiled. Commission provided the primarily to transport Almost everyone involved good news and it might not be Fundraising for a "clincher" with a $79,000 islanders who take part in in the new bus acquisition long before islanders-see wheelchair-accessible bus fund to purchase a suitable Greenwoods day care pro­ offered thanks to the Salt elder-care. support staff driv­ was the first target of a new vehicle, he noted. grams, said Ellen Karpinski Spring Lions Club, which has ing around Salt Spring streets Greenwoods Foundation "Greenwoods is most who sits on the GIICF and assisted Greenwoods clients to show off their latest pride incorporated in June of last grateful for the wonderful Greenwoods Foundation with transportation needs for and joy year. support received from the Salt boards. many years. While Greenwoods admin­ "The results were most Spring public in response to "With this additional vehi­ "Ever since Greenwoods istrators have been busily encouraging and speak highly our 2002 'Get on Board' cle, many more seniors will first opened its doors 24 years drawing up proposals for a of community spirit in the campaign," said Greenwoods be able to benefit from the ago, the Lions Club has been new assisted-living complex, Gulf Islands," said CEO Penny Polden. programs provided by generously donating the use they could receive a new Greenwoods Foundation On Friday sh~ looked at a Greenwoods." of its bus;' Karpinski said. wheelchair-accessible bus as president David Bolton. $92,000 bus that could The new bus will also be And the club has offered to early as this week. Local contributions accommodate six to 10 pas­ used to provide more outings continue providing one bus to ''A lot of things are happen­ amounted to over $20,000, he sengers with two or three for Greenwoods residents, Greenwoods, she noted. ing with Greenwoods in the said. wheelchairs. Karpinski said. "This generous ongoing coming year," said Gulf "We're .looking forward to The 2003 Aerotech Power­ "The social contact, the support from the Lions Club, Islands Intermediate Care another good year and all the Transit mini bus offers an sharing of being in similar sit­ along with the purchase of the Facility (GIICF) board chair joys of accomplishing some­ easy-to-use wheelchair ramp l.lations and the feeling of new bus, will make the need­ Don Hartwig at the organiza­ thing," Bolton added. lift, a deluxe restraint system, company, rather than being ed expansion of the day care tion'sAGM. Grants came in from the large windows and comfort­ alone and isolated, will enable and bathing programs possi- "One of the first things Vanderkerhove Foundation able seats, she said. these people to maintain a ble." · Ride Share picks up pace but ·still not rushing ahead Salt Spring Ride Share ers registered in the pro­ selves to pull-outs.," said program is gaining gram. People would be Vernon, who listed parts of momentum, said Phil picked up in designated Fulford-Ganges Road as Vernon in a presentation to areas and would carry an example, but said find­ the Salt Spring Crime Ride Share identification ing safe places for people Locally Prevention Association cards, with fluorescent to wait for rides on Sunset owned and (SSCPA). backing for visibility at or Vesuvius roads would "What's happened in the night. be challenging. A beautiful home is made even more beautiful through the use operated last year and a half is that The non-profit program He also said his group is of Aira Retractable Screens. Our almost transparent, the Salt Spring roll-away screens are designed to fit the looks and lines of would run at no cost for all looking at ways to mark any home and to maximize the beauty of what is seen - Transportation Society has participants. pick-up spots with mini­ from the indoors to the outdoors. become an entity once Vernon said the police mal visual impact. "The more," said Vernon at the checks would likely self­ idea of more signage real­ June 25 SSCPA meeting. eliminate some people, ly gets me," said Vernon. Sharon's Country Home "We're slowly moving and would give drivers and Ride Share registration ahead; we're not rushing passengers an increased could begin as early as at AT GRACE POINT SQUARE 537-4014 this." sense of security. the fall fair, but the trans­ The SSCPA agreed to The transportation soci­ portation society has write a letter in support of ety is looking at finding decided to not rush the the program, which would appropriate and safe pick­ program's development. register drivers who have up areas, such as current "We're moving slowly passed a police check, let­ school bus drop-off points. down the road, no pun ting them give rides to oth- "Some places lend them- intended." NDP leader in park Saturday New Democratic Party Layton was elected party portional representation. federal leader Jack Layton leader in January and until Wright said the party will be talking to Salt recently was a Toronto city leader is eager to talk to Springers and visitors in councillor with a reputation everyone about Canadian Centennial Park on Saturday for innovation and concern sovereignty and the perils morning. for social justice, the envi­ of NAFTA, needed changes Layton and his wife ronment and democracy, to help limit global warm­ Olivia Chow are spending said Wright. ing and other issues of con­ their holidays "somewhere Layton will also have cern. lNG SUPPLY in the neighbourhood," said petitions to sign against Salt Spring NDP member Star Wars (no Canadian ON Irene Wright in a press co-operation with the U.S. release. nuclear missile defence SALTSPRING ... He will be available to program) and in favour of is a meet with the public from 8 the Change the System Windsor a.m. to noon. Campaign for federal pro- ~~~on_ Pl~wood Phone: Cats of the Week 537·5564 Beth is a shy young girl FAX: 537·1207 looking for a gentle friend who she can learn to trust. EXPERT ADVICE &TOP QUALITY SERVICE! • Doors and Windows • • Mouldings • Paints & Stains • • Power Tools • Dock Floats • • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • • Lumber • Lucky is a big, black fellow • Roof Trusses • Plywood • who loves to snooze • Insulation • Door shop on-site • in his basket. • Engineered Wood Products • The strong, silent type. Call Mar lie Kelsey • And much more! • will bring gifts & greetings along with helpful information "Always a about your new community. pleasure to 537-5261 .. serve our COME.,.. community!" AGON STORE HOURS: The adoption fee of $60 for a male and $70 for a ~SrNcE 1930 Monday-Saturday 7am - 5:30pm female covers the cost of spaying or neutering and a vaccination. Closed Sunday PEOP NITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD • WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 • PAGE 11 Sistas, BAWLF BOOK: Salt Spring w riter Sam Bawlf yoga at spends a few hours in Volume Two Book Store, sign­ ing copies of his new book The Secret Voyage of Sir Core Inn Francis Drake. Photo by oernck Lundy Middle-school-aged girls and yoga fans are two Dr. Teresa Strukoff, B.Sc., N.D. groups to benefit from new NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN Core Inn programs being introduced next week. • Cl inical Nutrition Sassy Sistas is specifically • Botanica l Medicine designed to empower young • Homeopathy girls ages 11 to 13, states a • Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Core Inn press release, and • Li festyle Counseling will look at a variety of 298 Blackburn Road issues affecting the age Sa lt Spring Island, B.C. group, such as body image, relationships, self-esteem and assertiveness training. "The program is a chance for girls to get together, meet new people and talk about ISYOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? the things that matter to them," says the Core Inn's Contamination can occur without Becket Forbes. changes in colour or taste. Each session will include Quilt works coveted for festival discussions along with dif­ $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours ferent activities and tasty With the second annual porary, bed quilts to land­ secure and safe environment. Be Safe • Test Annually! treats. Fibre Festival just around the scapes, finished or unfin­ For more information, Sassy Sistas will be facili­ corner on Salt Spring, orga­ ished, are wanted for display people can call Susan tated by Core Inn youth pro­ nizers are calling on island at the Farmers Institute on Paynter at 653-9688, or gram coordinators Forbes quilters to lend their works the July 25-27 weekend. Stitches Quilt Shop at 537- and Abey Clark, with help of art to the celebration. Organizers promise the 8985. Quilts can also be LABS from Salt Spring Island Quilts of any type or size, items will be handled care­ dropped off at Stitches on Middle School counsellor 2062 Henry Avenue W. from traditional to contem- fully and displayed in a Hereford Avenue. Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 Tiffany Wightman. 6_56·1334 The first session is set for Wednesday, July 16 from 4- 5:30 p.m. at the Core Inn's third-floor space. Reading club starts Call to register or get Kids can step into the and motivating them to more information at 537- reading spotlight next week maintain and build on the 9932. by joining the ninth annual skills they acquire during ~e~~··· ·· ~-- .e sla-c.~ . ~ ~ · Sassy Sistas, which is Summer Reading Club at the school. .;•••• ...... -: 4Q free, follows the success of Salt Spring Public Library. "Studies show that volun­ Theatre Palntlng -~. other empowerment groups Children from six to 10 tary reading is the number Writing Dance Music · • ·· for girls held at the Core Inn years old can sign up or drop one factor in establishing in past years. in for the club, which starts good reading habits in chil­ FOR 6 TO 10 YEAR OLDS On Tuesday, July 15, the Tuesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. dren. This is best accom­ EVERY TUESDAY@ THE LIBRARY and continues each Tuesday plished when children get to first youth yoga class will be JULY 15th to AUGUST 12th /1:30 • 2:30 held in the same third-floor through August 12. choose their own books in a space from 4:30 to 6 p.m. "It's a lot of fun and it is reading environment, like the To register or for information: Certified yoga instructors absolutely free," states a public library, where there Please visit or call the Library at 537·4666 are a wide variety of books · Mikaela Heydemann, Mira press release. Sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association Bennett and Surya Gay are Club members receive a available to them," said Jan colourful reading log and Slakov, the new co-ordinator donating their time as a bookmark to set the stage for of the summer program. fundraiser for the Core Inn. reading. The log is an enjoy­ The Summer Reading Classes cost $2 and will then able way to keep track of the Club reaches over 65,000 Drink all summer... Swim all winter! run each Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m., books they read, with chil­ children in British Columbia PURE CLEAN NATURAL from July 31 to August 28. dren receiving a sticker each each year. Salt Spring's Yoga mats will not be pro­ time they fill a section of group is sponsored by the vided, so participants should their log. A wide variety of B.C. Library Association and • No Fluoride bring something to practise special summertime activi­ the Salt Spring Island Public • Only 3.03 ppm dissolved solids on. ties will also take place as Library, with the assistance • Bottled at source Carley Springs, Salt Spring Island As part of ongoing youth part of the program. of the Public Library centre programs this week, 1 The club encourages chil­ Services Branch, Ministry of p.m. lunchtime specials will dren to keep reading over the Community, Aboriginal and include $2-a-slice pizza summer by making it lively, Women's Services. today (Wednesday), plus burritos for $3 on Friday. Games night also runs HOW WOULD YOU LIKE from 5-9 p.m. on Friday and the movie Shrek will be YOUR WEB SITE TO BE shown at 6 p.m. on NUMBER 4 OUT OF 234,000? Thursday. Hockey practice is at Portlock Park at 6:30 p.m. Searches in Google - results are for one of on Thursday, and the group my clients, Ballet British Columbia. is holding a fundraising car ballet Ca nada No. 4 out of 234,000 wash from noon to 5 p.m. at ballet newsletter No. 21 of 183,000 the Core Inn. ballet company Canada No.2 of 83:700 ballet performance Canada No. 8 of 71,500 ballet BC No. 1 & 2 of 47,500 ballet brit ish columbia No. 1 & 2 of 43,000 ballet touring company No. 21 & 22 of 40,300 ballet Vancouver No. 5 of 37,800 ballet repertoire company No. 29 of 32,000 Advertisement funded by private donation ballet company Vancouver No .. 1 of 15,000 ballet training BC No . 1 & 2 of 10,800 All profits for a new indoor pool on Salt Spring ~ , ballet Vancouver BC No. 1 of 10,600 ballet company BC No. 1 & 2 of 1,360 I can do this for you too! Salt Spring Pool Association tetsgo!' (250} 537 12.64 Box 597 Salt Spring Island, BC VSK 2W2 • www.ssplash.org SAt.TS PR I N G M ED l A . c oM Michael Unehan, Marketing Alchemy, 537-2228 1:Z • WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD

Funding a First Rate Education System

Increasing Education Funding Spending More per Student

• Over the next three years, funding for B.C:s Kinder­ • It is projected that since 2001/2002 per pupil garten to Grade 12 education system will increase by funding will have increased by $178 this year and $143 million to $5 billion. by $405 in three years.

• Per pupil funding is projected to rise from $6,328 Kindergarten to Grade 12 Funding in 2001/2002 to $6,733 in 2005/2006.

• There are 15,431 fewer students attending school today than in 1998.

• It is estimated there will be 9,283 fewer students in B.C. schools by 2006 than there are today.

, Enrollment vs. Per Student Funding • Over the next three years, total education funding, including post-secondary spending, will rise by $173 million to $6.93 billion.

• Over the last two years, school districts received $92.8 million in new, one-time funding to address cost pressures.

• This year, school boards received $117 million more than in 2000/2001. Investing in New Schools and Improvements

Over the next three years, the B.C. government will invest $619 million in new funding to:

• build 7 new schools and purchase 91 new buses. • upgrade or expand 38 schools. • ensure 29 schools are seismically upgraded.

dt BRITISH Ministry of Education ~ (OLUMBJA orking Together To Put Buyers & Sellers Together 537-5515 .. 1-888-537-5515 . . (250) 537-7547 Fax: .. (250) 537-1855 [email protected] www.gulfislandsproperty.com THIS WEEK'S MOVIES WEDNESDAY, JOC 9 6:00PM m **The Neptune Factor (1973,SCi­ Fi) A courageous submarine crew travels to the ocean floor to save an underwater lab. Ben Gazzara, Yvette Minieux (2h) 7:00PM D ** Student Seduction (2003,Drama) An attractive high school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting one of her students. Elizabeth Berkley, Cory Sevier(1h30) 8:00 PM fl) **The Super (1991 ,Comedy) A judge orders a superintendent to live in his own decrepit building until it is repaired. Joe Pesci, Vincent Galt!enia (2h) 8:30PM D ** K-Pax (2001 ,Drama) A psychia­ trist attempts to treat a man who claims to be an alien from the planet K-Pax. Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges (2h15) 9:00PM ill ** Devil in a Blue Dress (1996,Mystery) A detective on the trail of a mysterious woman is drawn into a web of corruption. Denzel Washignton, Maury Chaykin (2h) ffi ** Strange Brew (1983,Comedy) Two brothers battle a powerful brewmaster who is trying to take over the world. Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas (1 h30) 10:00 PM ID *** Pushing Hands (1992,Drama) A martial arts master leaves Beijing to live with his son and his ai~American wife. Sihung Lung, LaiWong(2h) 10:45PM D **The Bourne Identity (2002,Mystery) An amnesiac tries to piece together his past while avoiding the people who want him dead. Matt Damon, Franka Potente (2h15) THURSDAY JOC 1o 6:00PM D *** Hit and Runway (1 999,Comedy)Two men decide to write a For kids aged film about a New York cop working under­ cover as a fashion model. Michael Palt!ucci, Kerr Smith (2h) 6 to 10 ID * Raise the Titanic (1 980,Adventure) Can they raise the legendary wreck, The Titanic, which may be housing a secret Tuesday at the SS weapon? Jason Robalt!s, Alec Guinness (2h) Public Library from fN **Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey (1 994,Mystery) Columbo investigates a radio-show host suspected of killing a July 15 to August 12, member of his staff. Peter Falk, William Shatner (2h) 1:30pm 8:00PM D *** New Waterford Girl (1 999,Comedy/Drama) A frustrated Sign up or drop in! teenager is inspired when a girl from New York moves in next door. Liane Balaban, Andrew McCarthy (2h) mm ** Picture Perfect (1 997,Romance) An executive pretends she's engaged to make a co-worker jeal­ ous. Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr (2h) fl) *** Storyville (1992,Drama) A mar­ ried lawyer is blackmailed when he has an affair with a beautiful young woman. James Spader, Joanne Wha//ey(2h) 9:00PM D *** Edge of Madness (2002,Drama) In 1851 in Manitoba's Red River Valley, a young bride claims to have murdered her husband. Caroline Dhavernas, Brendan Fehr(2h) 0 *** Comic Book Confidential (1989,Documentary) An examination of comic book artists, past and present, track­ ing their development. Robert Crumb, Stan Lee(2h) 0 **Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole (2003,True) A 46-year­ old Ohio doctor battles breast cancer while isolated at the South Pole. Susan Sarandon, Aidan Devine (2h) m ***Murphy's Romance (1985,Drama) A young divorced mother and her son try to start new life in a small Arizona community. Sally Field, James Gamer(2h) ffi **Taking Care of Business (1990,Comedy) An escaped convict assumes the life of an executive after find­ ing his day planner. James Belushi, Charles Grodin (1 h30) 10:00PM ID ***The Remains of the Qay (1993,Drama) A butler is so totally devoted to his master that he shuts himself off from all emotion. Sir Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson (2h30) fN ** Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey (1994,Mystery) Columbo investigates a radio-show host suspected of killing a member of his staff. Peter Falk, William Shatner(2h) DO YOUR CUSTOMERS WATCH TElEVISIONil Bl Bllllenising in this SIIBt:e, IOUI all Wi/1/Je seen more lteiiUenlll FOR DETAilS CAll PETER RICK OR ROBIN 531-9933 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 11:00 PM D ****Heist (2001,Crime Story) When security cameras catch a thief in the - ~ ~ ...... -.-- --r•-- -·-- -•-V V•VV V'•VV I •VV' I •VV V•VV V•VV V•VV ··;· V:•VV IV•VV IV•VV I I•VV''1 I I•VV act, heisblackmailedintostealinggold D 240 CBC W.Witch !POV !SimpsonstMusicWrk!News !Track & Field IAAF New Waterford Girl Liane Balaban. !The National/Mag. News !Movie bars. Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito 0 &oo 621 MC MOvie ' !The Dinosaur Hunter !Hit and Runway Michael Parduccl. The Wire Edge of Madness.Caroline Dhavetnas. Heist (1 h45) 0 NewVI Star Trek: Voyager VI Land News Seinfeld Million? Earth: Final Conflict Com(c BorikConfidehtial News :35 J.leno La C d' 11 :3'L:M it U 330 379 KING Oprah Winfrey KING News JNews !News ~agazine ~quares Friends !Scrubs W&Gr~ce!Frasier !ER . .. . . Ne.ws :35J.Leno ~99 .~~~le~~oiunds~id~le-aged 0 244 358 CH Days of Our Lrves CH News Frt~al !Go! Mag . 70s 70s Stargate: S-G1 Ice. Bound: Woman sSurvlval at Sou•. Sp'rtPage CH News woman celebrates her birthday on a cruise D 243 321 CTVBC Caroline Rhea CTV News at Five !News eTalk Access Amazina Race 4 CSI: Crime Scene IER News News with her gir Lorain (2h) FRIDAY. JOC 11 6:00PM eJ **The Out-of-Towners (1999,Comedy) A couple travels to New York City, where they encounter a series of comic adventures. Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn(1h45) 7:00PM D ** High Crimes (2002,Suspense) A lawyer defends her husband who is accused of war crimes committed while he was a marine. Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd(2h) 7:30PM liD** Family Reunion (1988,Comedy} A case of mistaken identity helps a young man deal with his chaotic family reunion. David Eisner, Rebecca Jenkins (1 h30) 8:00PM W **David Copperfield (1970,Drama) 1 ~ 1 .. .,o 1 .,~ .. 1 v•~•vrc ll'lt::u•• ~•ut:::• 1vou v•::;•u•• 1 vlu''~~ nu111 n~' £, pou v'~'u" 1 vlull~;:s num r-1~1 £, l'"u'uH"\. 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a supermodel to become an assassin. Ben Stiller, Milia Jovovich (1 h30) 11 :00PM ill Public Access (1992,Drama) A small · town cable lV call-in show. Music by John RECYCLING WASTE SERVICE Ottman. (1 h45) LAURIE'S & MoNDAY JOt 14 6:00PM ill *The Best Things in Life Are Free DROP-OFF: Sam • Spm Tuesday thru Saturday (1956,Musical) Three talented songwriters are friends at first but become greedy after Next to ~anges Village Market CALL 653·9279 succeeding. Gordon MaoCrae, Dan Dailey (2h) PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential 7:00PM ([!) *** Moonraker (1979,Science fic­ Large Clean-ups & Recycling tion) James Bond enquete sur Ia disparition en plein ciel d'une navette spatiale. Roger AN ISLAND FAMII.Y SINCE 1861 Moore, Lois Chiles (2h30) D *Chasing Beauties (1999,Comedy) **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the "Art Thing" pictures are for sale, by donation, Tues. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the A man is cursed with falling in love with pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. Also thanks to our previous Auctioneer, Arvid Chalmers. other men's love interests. Hill Harper, DavidMoscow(1h30) - ~tU4/Ue & ~ ~~ 8:00PM fl) ** Love, Cheat and Steal (1994,Drama) A convicted murderer breaks-out of prison and hunts his remar­ ried ex-wife and her husband. John Lithgow, Eric Roberts (2h) 9:00PM ffi **Days of Thunder (1990,Sport) A rookie stock car racer must overcome his fear of driving after a near-fatal accident. Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman (2h) ffi **Reality Bites (1994,Romance) Four friends face the promise and pitfalls of life in the 90's when they share a house. Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke (1 h30) 10:00PM ill ***The Turning Point (19n,Dance) A housewife's daughter becomes enthralled with her mother's friend, a prima ballerina. Shirley MacLaine, Anne 8ancroft(2h15) 11 :00PM D ****Mulholland Drive (2001 ,Drama) A small-town girl gets in over her head when she tries to help a woman remember her past. Laura Herring, Naomi Watts (2h30) TUEsDAY JOt 15 6:00PM f:ID *Buried on Sunday (1993,Comedy) An East Coast island acquires a nuclear submarine and declares independence from Canada. Paul Gross, Henry Czerny (2h) 7:30PM D Deception (2003,Crime Story) A PI enlists an actress to help with a case by act­ ing as a decoy with cheating husbands. Anna Silk, Steve Bacic (1 h30) 8:00PM ffi ***Primary Colors (1998,Political) A southern governor seeks a presidential nomination amidst scandal and bad press. John Travolta, Emma Thompson (3h) fl) **Santee (1973,Westem) A bounty hunter holds dear the memory of his son who was killed by outlaws years before. Robert Me/lard, Boyd Morgan (2h) 9:00PM ffi **Gremlins (1984,Comedy) An unusual pet spawns a legion of vicious, violent monsters who cause unstoppable chaos. Zach Galligan, f'tlcl60e Cates (1 h45) f:ID *Buried on Sunday (1993,Comedy) An East Coast island acquires a nuclear submarine and declares independence from Canada. Paul Gross, Henry Czarny (2h) 10:30PM 0 *Soul Survivors (2001 ,Thriller) After a horrible accident, a co-ed is caught between the world of the living and the dead. Melissa Sagemiller, Casey Affleck (1h45) 11:00PM ill Buena Vista Social Club (1999,Muslcal) Ry Cooder travels to Cuba to expose the talents of a group of musi­ cians to the world. Ruben Gonzalez, Eliades Ochoa (2h) 20 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Real food, celebrity visitors served up at annual f'*e Connoisseur s of real, "We probably have the peak occupies a prominent on Saturday. publications to her credit sponsored by Saltspringers fresh food can start teasing best food in the country," place on the menu, which Corning all the way from and is known to people for Safe Foods, Growing their taste buds for Salt declares Burton. promises to demonstrate Saskatchewan is farmer who follow radio and TV Circle Co-op, Island Spring's second annual Last year's inaugural how delicious and practical Percy Schmeiser, whose programs Quirks and Natural Growers and Real Food Faire at Fulford event attracted several hun­ it is to choose food that is name is familiar to anyone Quarks, Marketplace, Stowe! Lake Farm. Hall next weekend. dred people. in season and raised local­ in Canada's agricultural Country Canada and the For information, call Running from 10 a.m. to Gardens in Motion is one ly," states a press release. communities for his legal Nature of Things. Michelle Grant at 537- 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, of the faire's exhibitors Pesto-makers and fans of fight with chemical giant Author, grower and Salt 9634 or Ellie Parks at 653- the faire will see the hall that will encourage that heavenly concoction Monsanto. The company Spring Seeds owner Dan 9612. filled with tables of goods prospective organic gar­ will want to head to the accused Schmeiser of Jason will also participate from local food producers, deners. Pesto Passion table, where using its pesticide-proof in the panel. Jason is processors and promoters It' s a mobile organic fair-goers are encouraged seed without paying the known for his ardent pro­ of healthy gardening. demonstration garden that to bring samples and required fee, after it blew motion of organic food , From H arry Burton 's shows people "hands on" recipes of their favourite into and contaminated his nu t rient-rich crop s and dubbing Salt Spring the the benefits, tricks and tips pesto for a "taste-off." fields of organically grown individuals saving seed. 250 ... . $425. 00 $455. 00 "organic cap ital of to successful and sustain­ But the faire i sn ' t just canola. Admission to the talk is 500 . . .. $500.00 $540. 00 Canada" to the ever-grow­ able organic gardening. about what tastes good and Dr. Ann Clark is assis­ by donation, with amounts 1000.. . $625.00 $670.00 ing number of small farms D essert and pesto wi ll why. Politics are also on tant professor in the Plant in the $5 to $10 range sug­ Includes Photography, Layout and businesses dedicated to also grab some of the gas­ the menu, with food securi­ Agriculture Department of gested. Proceeds will be Offset PrinUng & Df!livery creating quality food prod­ tronomic attention this ty issues being discussed the University of Guelph do n ate d to help defr ay ucts, the island is the per­ year. by what could be consid­ and a recognized expert on Schmeiser's expenses with fect place to hold the sec­ "A glamour dessert ered a "celebrity" experts genetically modified the Monsanto court case. ond annual faire. based on berries at their panel at the hall at 7 p.m. organisms. She has many The Real Food Faire is (250} 537 1264 S A l.TS PR lNG M F. OJ .. . COM

Queen of the Islands launched in '63 · Salt Spring Island Community Senires 40 years.ago Johnston Miller ended on July nuclear disarmament commit­ transit on Salt Spring. But 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. The Queen of the Islands 2, when the boy's body was tee. CRD director Julia Atkins 537·9971 found in Fulford Harbour. said the proposal was not eco­ made its maiden voyage ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE Between 150 to 250 people 15 years ago nomically viable. between Tsawwassen and the • The newly formed envi­ had been involved in the * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge). Gulf Islands on July 4. ronmental group Island Watch Syearsago search after Miller had gone Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. Galiano staged a water dis­ Society was criticized as • An education ministry missing, and his bike had * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11-3. play in honour of the new being a "self-elected elitist report found that the Gulf ship, and Mayne and Salt been found on the wharf at * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided Fulford. organization" by Hugh Islands School District had a Spring both held dockside Borsman, Salt Spring's CRD "structural" funding problem. by Community Workers. ceremonies. • A soccer field at Portlock * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free Park was on its way to com­ director. The structural deficit meant Bill's Taxi announced service He took particular excep­ one that could not be & confidential. from the taxi office to Long pletion at the beginning of * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT CHILD DROP IN- Monday & Tuesday 9:30- July. Funds from the Salt tion to the group's name (''few addressed with existing fund­ Harbour for the two people are comfortable with ing levels and formulas. 1: 30, Walk in Mouats Park 1Oam following by Family Place Drop In Tsawwassen sailings each day. Spring Parks and Recreation 11:00-1 pm, counselling by appointment 537-9176. Commission paid for the field the idea of other people • A dog was blamed for The fare was fJJ¢ each trip. watching over us") and said killing 14 sheep belonging to * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm , 349 to be backfilled, raked and Rainbow Rd. , 537-1200. 35yearsago planted, and goal posts to be so at the group's founding Pat Akerman, who believed meeting. the dog was especially * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon Lady Minto Hospital got erected. Glover at 537-4607. the green light from the vicious, since one four­ lOyearsago month-old lamb's head was * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight. Capital Regional District 20yearsago • Close to 60 Mayne Access is available through the Emergency Rm at lady Minto Hospital (CRD) board to buy four • Lady Minto Hospital was chewed off and parts had Islanders, along with forest been eaten out of other sheep. call: 538-4840 acres of land adjoining their praised at a July 4 meeting for ministry fire crews, battled a property. The CRD proposed balancing its 1982 budget. forest fire behind the Mayne the opening of 20 new beds at Lack of funds had threatened Island church on July 2. The the hospital. closures the year before. fire was bombed with 140,000 • The forest ranger building • Dozens of volunteers gallons of water and foam, in Ganges was sold for helped make the Heritage and burned five hectares of $14,300 to Alex McManus at Tour on July 2 a success. Tour land. About 25 per cent of the a public auction. The building stops included the Mouat island's re~idents almost faced on Ganges Hill was vacated home built in 1890 owned by evacuation. the previous spring, when Phyllis and Matthew • A report was presented to staff was withdrawn from the Coleman, and the Cream Tea the Victoria Regional Transit island. at the Farmers Institute. The Commission outlining a pro­ fundraiser was held by the posed service plan for public 30yearsago • Satuma's Lamb Barbecue ran short of lamb on July 1. 30+ Years Combined The annual barbecue served hundreds who came to the Real Estate Excellence island on cruisers, charter ves­ Buyers and SeJlers A.gents sels, ferries, ships and planes. It was the first time there was Best price possible! a shortage since the first bar­ becue 25 years before. ~/. service i~ youf ;last chattl e to enter your name for • AI Brau of Mayne Island .Amaginable! 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2003 The Stratford Festival of Canada Brian Bedford as Don Adriaoo de Armada, Love'$ Labour's Lost ARTS MENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD .o. WEDNESDAY. JULY 9, 2003 .o. PAGE 21

GUILD EXHIBIT: Artwork by 42 different island artists is currently on display at ArtSpring as the Salt Spring Island Painters' Guild annual exhibition got underway last Friday. Among those at the opening of The Artist's Eye were, from left, Darlene Steele standing by her portrait by Bernice Woods, Elizabeth Grant with her art­ work and Jack Avison with a portrait by Don Hodgins. PhotosbyDerncklundy Mimic 'spirits' revisit island for Island Treasure Fair By MITCHELL SHERRIN ment and I planned to be a tions to pursue a career that Double Exposure would Vancouver-based news show Neither of those were full Staff Writer gentleman farmer raising made him known to millions skewer political figures of will be represented in the shows, so this one will be Radio, stage and television cabbages," Robertson of Canadians through the day with their finely spoof, including sports and the big one." performer Bob Robertson laughed. Double Exposure. tuned vocal impressions. weather personages, he A full version of Double will be hitting one of his old He built a log house off "Linda and I have been "Our forte was that we noted. Exposure wasn't possible in haunts when he brings a live Fairway Drive and it's still back to Salt Spring fairly were as topical as we could Cullen and Robertson the past because island facil­ version of the Double there today, to the best of his frequently but things have get." have toured Canada with a ities didn't meet their needs, Exposure comedy show to knowledge. changed; like they've got a A news item could be live version of their show for he said. ArtSpring with Linda Cullen "It's my monument." sewer." turned into a skit within a more than 10 years, he said. "Now that you've got this on July 18. Robertson joked about the The comedy team ran day or two, he said. "We've done tours of incredible new theatre, we "I lived there for not quite possibility of a phantasm their satirical radio program "If the show was tonight, every province. We've hit can do some of these things three years in the late 1970s, wandering Fairway Drive on CBC for 10 and a half we'd have to include lots of Montreal, Labrador, with music and sound." so I have some familiarity and then questioned how his years before the show jokes about the 2010 adven­ Whitehorse and Double Exposure per­ with the place." spirit would appear to an jumped to television for ture." Yellowknife." forms at ArtSpring at 8 p.m. Robertson would still live island resident. three years with CTV and Islanders can expect a Roberston figures they've next Friday as part of week­ on the island today, if it were "I could just picture some The Comedy Network. parade of familiar characters been to every theatre and end-long Island Treasure not for the demands of his guy roaming the property "Initially, when people from politics, sports and TV. concert hall in the country. Fair fundraising festivities work in the entertainment doing Jean Chretien impres­ first got to know us on "We do the entire CTV "We have actually per­ for ArtSpring and other industry, he said. sions." CBC Radio between 1987 News at Six show with formed twice on Salt Spring community groups. "I was brought there by But Roberston let go of and 1997, we were mimics. Pamela Martin and Bill Island. In 1995, I think, for Tickets are available at the the usual stuff. I was part of his island connection and We did mostly political Good." the Writers Festival, and in arts centre box office (537- the back-to-the-land move- any local haunting aspira- comedy." Every member of the 1997 for a CBC Radio Rally. 2102).

New songwriters dates set Start date for the bi-weekly songwriter showcase series ~ALJT ,Y~~ 0~11~ has been changed to July 27. High on the top of Lee Hill overlooking the Fulford Valley, offering daily tasting and sales, But a meeting for both songwriters and potential audience noon to 6pm, (and whenever we're around!) members has been set for Lions Hall on Sunday, July 13 at 7 p.m. This week featuring wine, roses and on Saturday, Organizer Donn Tarris said that gathering will outline Heather's Wood Fired Freshly Baked Bread. series goals and get feedback on what will make it a success­ . Winery, Bed and Breakfast ful year-round event. 1700 Block Fulford Ganges Rd, enter at 151 Lee Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. VBK 2A5 The showcase will take place every other Sunday at Lions Hall. Call or click for information: (250) 653-9463 I www.saltspringbineyards.com For more information, call Tarris at 537-5931 or check the website at www.songwriterscottage.ca.

/_.., ou le use Cafe Esp Returning to the stage with a long­ awaited satirical revue, Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen will boggle minds with their bang-on impersonations of Jean Chretien, Joe Clark, Martha Stewart, Queen Elizabeth, Gordon Campbell, Christie Clark, Joy McPhail, and many more. It'll be the funniest revue you've Silent Auction • July 17-19 seen in decades. Double Exposure • July 18 July 18 Treasure Flea Market, Pirate's Picnic, 8:00pm Entertainment • July 19 Grand Live Auction • July 19 22 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTW OOD

Barid brings funny stuff to Moby' s PAUL B. JOYCE A Vancouver band with a sense of where between Neil Young and bass player David Engleman, Bing Barrister & Solicitor humour and an original roots-folk style Santana, with a sense of humour," says Jensen (Doggy) on guitar, drummer •REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGES• is performing at Moby's Pub this week­ a band press release. Larry (Lunchpail) McGillivray, Fred end. "Their new CD, Live at Winlaw Hall, . Michael on sax and Jim McGiliveray •ICBC & PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS• Brain Damage plays Friday and is an energetic and soulful serving of 11 on congas and percussion. •WILLS & ESTATES • OTHER LEGAL SERVICES• Saturday night, bringing its high-ener­ songs with 10 originals and a cover of Unlike most six-member bands, all gy sound with the odd foray into Latin the Fugs' I Couldn't Get High." of the musicians sing and write 265 Don Ore Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2H5 territory to the island. · Brain Damage members are guitmist songs. "They have been described as some- Gary Cramer, "fearless leader" and Music starts at. around 9 p.m. Tel: 537-4413 Fax: 537-5120 Hylands back at ArtSpring for a Shakespearean encore With the roar of applause given vibrant life by the life­ and standing ovations from long professional actor. February's debut of Lend Hylands admits with his Me Your Ears still vividly usual swirl of modesty: "I do clear, actor Scott Hylands think there was a sense that has remounted his it was worth seeing, and Shakespearean feast for a worth seeing again." summertime crowd. He also performed Lend From a sword-and-dagger­ Me Your Ears on Gabriola, waving Mercutio to a spell­ Mayne and Galiano islands. casting Prospero, Hylands For next summer, Hylands celebrates some of and others are envisioning Shakespeare's great mono­ an outdoor presentation of logues and characters in Midsummer's Night Dream, Lend Me Your Ears, with likely with some Salt fantastic special effects, cos­ Spring-esque turns·- such as tumes, props and music. faeries riding BMX bikes - He plays young princes as suggested by Hylands' Hamlet and Hal, Marc young son Luke. Anthony from Julius Caesar In addition to Lend Me and the cynical Benedict of Scott Hylands Your Ears, Hylands is work­ Much Ado About Nothing, ing on the part of a "don't among others, all with a Wednesday, July 15-16, rock the boat" psychiatrist in richness and originality that beginning at 8 p.m. the Belfry Theatre produc­ makes each piece fresh. The Driftwood's Mitchell tion of Joe Penh all's A few additions have been Sherrin was impressed by acclaimed drama made to the summer version, Lend Me Your Ears in Blue/Orange, which opens including Lady Macbeth and February, noting that it "sur­ in September. the Witches, done "at great passed all expectations" and Tickets for Lend Me Your personal risk," he notes. that even such a familiar Ears are available through Hylands' show runs at speech as Hamlet's "To be the ArtSpring box office ArtSpring on Tuesday and or not to be" soliloquy was (537-2102). Local singer, pianist at M&M The Music' and Munch Theatre in Bremen and later son, Michael, on the recital series bas evolved not under the tutelage of Vesuvius ferry eight years only as a showcase for estab­ Yoshimitsu Haga in ago. lished local and off-island Hamburg, Germany. She is a microbiologist performers, but also as a Her quality interpretation who has recently taken up friendly and receptive venue of German cabaret, musi­ organic farming and together for new groups and solo cals, jazz, blues and French runs Indigo Farm with her artists. chanson is a delight and her family. Elsser's busy farm­ One such new liaison is masterful ability to blend ing life does not stop her that of vocalist Nina powerful vocals with musi­ from playing piano and a Holldorf and pianist cal sensitivity render a couple of other instruments Kimberley Elsser, who strong stage presence. at church, for Greenwoods found an instant rapport Since moving to Salt and for the fun of it! when they began working Spring in 1998, the The two performers will together this spring. They European-trained singer has take their audience "from are excited to be performing graced several local venues Brecht to Broadway" in a together for the first time on with her dramatic style. In program that promises to be Wednesday, July 16 at addition to teaching vocal full of emotion. With songs ,carnfcal! Music and Munch. workshops for children and by composers such as ·.;:-, . .:::::: =~=:;,( Nina Holldorf is a sea­ adults for Parks, Arts and Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill soned vocalist with 15 years Recreation Commission, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, experience as a singer, Holldorf recently opened a everyone is sure to leave teacher and composer. Born private studio where she humming a familiar tune. * and raised in northern welcomes new and ongoing Free music begins at fragical! Germany, Holldorf spent her students of all ages. 12:10 p.m. at All Saints early years in vocal and Accompanist Kimberley church, followed by a deli­ musical studies at the Elsser's claim to fame on cious and optional lunch for University of the Bilder Salt Spring is the birth of her $5.50. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY. JULY 9, 2003 "'D

Back of the Moon LANCER MEDICAL BUILDING OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE shines on All Saints Call Wendy 250·537 -5268 A young band causing a finalists in the BBC Radio 2 stir on the Scottish folk scene Young Folk Awards. is ready to bump up its Their debut album Gillian Canadian fan base further Frame and Back of the Moon with a show on Salt Spring was released in July 2001 on next week. Footstompin' Records to Back of the Moon, featur­ great acclaim and won ing pipes and fiddle with a "album of the week" honours solid guitar-piano rhythm on BBC Radio Scotland's section, is being brought to Travelling Folk program. the island by Jaime Rokeby­ Album promotion took Thomas. them to the Vancouver "Delivering both songs and International Folk Festival in tunes in a strong acoustic 2001, and saw them return style, this brilliant young for a two-week tour of teach­ quartet glows with youthful ing and performing the fol­ enthusiasm and raw talent," lowing year. states press material. Closer to home the band Back of the Moon play at has performed at Sidmouth All Saints By-the Sea on International Folk Festival, Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m. the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Back of the Moon band and Celtic Connections. members are Gillian Frame When Back of the Moon (fiddle, vocals), Simon comes to Salt Spring, the McKerrell (pipes, vocals) and show will be part of a five­ WRITERS' TOME: Renowned poet, writer, Zen group the Napier brothers, Harnish week Canadian tour. FIDDLES AND FLUTES (piano, vocals) and Findlay Opening act is Sista, an leader and writing instructor Peter Levitt is celebrating (guitar, vocals). "electric" Canadian Celtic GAELIC HARMONIES the release of his new book - Fingerpainting on the Frame is considered one of fiddle duo featuring Rokeby­ STEP-DANCING Moon; Writing and Creativity as a Path to Freedom - Scotland's finest young musi­ Thomas and her sister Yelle next Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at All Saints church. cians, having scooped the Huscroft. Tuesday, July 29 • 8:oopm • $18 Fiddle player Jaime Rokeby-Thomas and friends will Young Scottish Traditional Tickets are $15 for adults, provide music, and the always engaging Levitt will Musician of the Year 2001 $10 for students and seniors, ArtSpring read and sign books. See next week's Driftwood for an award. or $35 for a family. They're article on Levitt and the book. Photoby!le

J:"..'7_QQ"..".. For more information &pre-registration, call 538·4845, r, uUL~ I~LANU~ UK I~ I VVUUU ~t'UK 1 ~ .K t: \..._., .K t: 1\ 1 1 \.._} 1'\1 Disc fundraiser set forCollWns'fanrrily Gt Island disc golfers will donated to his family. People remember Russell "Rusty" can pay entry fees of $5 or GRAVEL SALEfl Collins by throwing Frisbees $5,000 ... I'm hoping to 1730A Fulford-Ganges Rd. on three local courses for raise a few thousand dollars." Owner: Jason Fraser Russell's Round Up, a The event will begin with Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm fundraising memorial tour­ registration at Mouat Park 10 Products available Rate per yard nament on July 12-13. a.m. Saturday, followed by Pit Run ...... ~10 Collins died in a vehicle 36 holes of disc golf. crash on Mount Tuam on Sunday will see disc 3/4 Road Mulch ...... ~13 June 25 and left his partner golfers meet at Mansell Farm 1-112 Drain Rock unwashed .. ~15 Elizabeth "Liz" McClean for registration at 9:30 a.m., Oversized Rock unwashed .. ~11 with two small children, an followed by 18 holes of golf 3/4" Crush Drain ...... ~31 unfinished house and another and relocation to another pri­ baby on the way, noted fami­ vate course on North End 3/8" Crush (with fines) ...... ~31 ly friend Scott Chapman. Road. Big Boulders ...... ~13 Consequently, Chapman is A potluck barbecue is Blasted Rock ...... ~17 helping organize a fundrais­ scheduled for Sunday after Fill ...... ~4 ing disc-golf tournament that the tournament. Call Scott Prices in effect 'til Jan. 31, 2004 will occur at Mouat Park on (537-1965) to RSVP for the SWINGING GOLFERS: Bob McWhirter (left), Steve Marleau and Gordon English are among those gearing up for the 12th annual Hewitson Memorial • Other products also available Saturday and two private barbecue. • 12 yard trucks can be arranged courses on Sunday. A trust account has also Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation at the • Minimum $10 charge Participation is by donation, been established at the Bank Salt Spring Island Golf and Country Club on Saturday, July 12. People can still • PST & GST extra he said. of Montreal for Elizabeth Sign Up by Calling the foundation at 538-4845. Photo by Derricklundy "All entry money will be McClean and her children. 537-7797 Reynolds, Barrett top Dicey Dicey event Business ladies golfer Dora Butler was right behind her Putt pot winners were Reynolds won the low gross GOLF with 101. Fraser and Hopping with 16 of the Dicey Dicey event on Irene Hawksworth was the putts each. June 24, with a score of 44, low net winner with a 73, and • Glen Champion lived up and Joanna Barrett won the TEES Bev Menzies was runner-up to his name by winning first low net with a 34. and low net (37.5) categories. with a 74. in the Jensen Cup on July 3. ~:. Border patteins Pam Ellacott was the run­ Ruth Hopping won the putt Butler was also the putt pot Don McMahon, Bill Bauman ner-up with a low gross score pot with 14 putts, and Ruthe winner with 27 putts. and Jack Mitchell tied for -> ~iR .f~ . P~~te~~ ·'f i/ of 46 and Denise Heaton and Grant won the hidden score. • The business ladies second place with a score of Int~±ici~ktrig p~t~~frl~ Reynolds were runners-up in • Gary Coulter, Bruce played a hidden hole, secret 33.5. the low net category with Watkins, Bill Bauman, Don partner event on July 1, and Gus Mitchell won first ,All. o~e~; 11atter,~; . . ... scores of 35. McMahon, John Matheson Norma Allen won for low net place in medal play with a + Qitch s~it~h ·(N!e~nderi~g > •' Deb Cade was the closest­ and Tom Locke all won first and runner-up low gross. net score of 64. ' ·:· qyst~m work }. / to-the-pin (KP) winner, and place in the two ball best ball Joanna Barrett took home Michael Wheaton and indudin~fyour own design Laurel Gordon was the putt event on June 26 with net the best low gross score, was Larry Davies came second pot winner. scores of 60. the runner up in the low net with67. ·:· Q~a~ity batti!flgc . A team of Pam Ellacott, Geordie Webster was the category and also KP winner. Warner Woodley and Pete Maureen Rowell and Deb 50150 winner and Bob Hann Britt Elwes was the putt pot Schure were third with net td;~rific~tid'n .· & liistoi-}r 'lab~ls Hamilton won for low gross won the· high-handicap KP winner. scores of 68. with a team score of 50. for holes #6 and 15. Lee Hurd Barrett and Allen won as Keith Lavender won the ;·,' .... Victoria Winners for this category won the low-handicap KP on secret partners on hole #10. high-handicap division KP Pf~fes 'siorl.~l Quilling were determined by a toss of the same holes. • Alice Fraser won the low on holes #6 and 15, and the dice. Fred Broadbent won the gross with a score of 54 dur­ Davies won the low-handicap BOOK TODAY • Joan Conlon won the high-handicap KP on holes ing the nine-hole ladies irons­ division. nine-hole ladies hidden score #2 and 11, and Bruce Watkins only event. Allen was the run­ Grundy McLeod won the 2.50~472-2.220 event with a low gross of 58 won the low-handicap KP. ner-up with a 59 and also won low-handicap division KP for 404o : ~rrE i kocJ} , sT/Vtp:CoihA *i!~t and a low net score of 36.5 on • Gloria Lloyd won the low for the low net with a score of holes #2 and 11. Jim Good ~mail: proguilt®shaw.~a . June 25. gross title in the 18-hole 37. Fraser was the runner-up won the high-handicap KP Verity McKenzie was run­ ladies medal round on July 1 in that category, with a net for holes #2 and 11, and was ner-up in the low gross (59) with a score of 100. Janet score of37. the 50/50 winner.

Rainbow Road Wimbledon whites at Trading Co. 'cup and saucer' event Tennis players dressed in white and wielding wooden­ rackets played in the Wimbledon Cup and Saucer tennis tournament on Saturday. Bob Weeden and Pat Sutherland won the mixed-doubles event, which mocks the real Wimbledon tennis tournament in England, and Phil Mason and Jennifer Morgan were run­ ners-up. Men wore white pants and women wore long dresses, and some players even had tum-of-the-century outfits for the event. The obligatory wooden rackets provided players with "quite a few unusual shots;' said Carol Wright. A "nice strawberry tea" was also part of Cup and Saucer festivities. 26 "' WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003 SPORTS & RECREAT·ION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pool contract renewal may open up new programming opportunities A contract between profit-sharing arrangement. Concerns over the pool's year thing," said Raddysh. Leisure Recreation Group "As it stands now they physical life were also raised "It looks great and it's hold­ (LRG) and Salt Spring's provide a set service and at the PARC meeting. ing up." Parks, Arts and Recreation they think there is a potential Commissioners discussed The pool's liner is only Commission (PARC) will be to offer more service that the possibility that the pool two years old and liners renewed for one year, with would attract more people would break down and have normally last for eight to Shelby Pool programs possi­ and therefore rriore revenue," to close in the next few 10 years, said Raddysh, bly enhanced as a result. said operations manager years. who also pointed out that The current contract Dave Gibbon at the last "We don't have any reason the swim club has praised expires at the end of August. PARC meeting. "Now to think this will happen, but the pool's improved clari­ Renewal was approved at the there's no incentive for them we all know above-ground ty. June PARC meeting. to do this." outdoor pools don't last for­ Some work was done to Under the current con­ LRG is considering addi­ ever," said Gibbon in a later the pool at the beginning of tract, PARC pays a fee to the tional programs like an interview. this season, and Raddysh Victoria-based company, evening length swim and a Major repairs are paid for feels its well-being is noth­ which manages and operates junior swim club, and may by PARC and day-to-day ing to worry about. Shelby Pool. Revenue from hold a public forum to dis­ facility maintenance is han­ More information about pool programs currently go cuss any ideas, said Shelby dled byLRG. pool programs is available to PARC, although LRG and Pool manager Jim "That's a real crystal-ball­ by phoning the facility at PARC are now negotiating a Raddysh. type question. It's a year-to- 537-1402. YARD SALE Venter enthused over scope, Got some sod to sell? Advertise it in the classifieds! scale of cycling adventure 537-9933 Enter to win a Reporting from Muncho "I decided I'd stop and of encouragement to I ~·::~4E I Lake, B.C. last week, Salt wait to check the bison's Venter via e-mail (solocy­ Sid WASHER& Spring-raised cyclist Oscar temperament before pass­ [email protected]). Venter has now completed ing. After a semi passed FOODS DRYER the first 10 per cent of his and the bison paid no courtesy of 8,000-kilometre fundrais­ attention, I started my Unilever and ing ride from Whitehorse approach. As soon as he [J to Halifax. spotted me, the bison bolt­ Sidney Super Foods "I'd imagined that as I ed off and through the rode, if I allowed my mind bush. Even when com­ to drift to thoughts of this pared to the largest piece CANADA GR. 'M' OR 'A' BEEF BONELESS ride's enormity, I'd start to of steel up here, I must be Sirloin Tip feel small and ill­ the scariest thing on the Marinating Steaks 1.01 kg equipped," Venter wrote in road." FRESH AUSTRAUAN BEEF BONELESS an e-mail message. Venter has also devel­ Strip Loin New York "What happened turned oped a friendly relation­ Grilling Steaks w.98kg · out to be quite the con­ ship with the Alaska FRESH LILYDALE AIR CHILLED trary. As I thought about Highway, dubbed "the Frying Chicken Legs a.04kg Halifax and all the kilome­ Alcan" in his letter. FRESH LILYDALE AIR CHILLED 138 tres that lay in between, I "It glides smoothly over Frying Chicken Thighs a.04k9 • lb became filled with a lifting one hill and then another. FRESH LILYDALE AIR CHILLED 1 sense of power. I revelled Down one river valley SPORTS Frying Chicken Wings a.101n Way, 187, Andrew Kryzan, ROLLERS 141. June 25: Jason Newport, 143, Mahjor Bains, 158. Summer league, July 3: Lance Leask, 205, 254; Ken Ditlof, 235. June 26: Ken Ditlof, 233/613; Lance Leask, 245/642; Dan Bedford, 223, 287, 290/800; Shirley Palmateer, 200, 229/624; David Carey, 205. 227

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Dr. James Kennedy For All Your Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island Buchan M.D. REAL ESTATE NEEDS presents April 3, 1936 - July 1, 2003 Call The ~!~!k~~ GRAHAM, HILDA Mary Passed away after a short Birthday Boy "July Fete" Rendle (nee Browne) born battle with Pancreatic Cancer. at Friday, July 11 ~ Jim was predeceased by his May 19, 1905 passed away at All Saints By~the~Sea • 110 Park Dr. The Lady Minto Hospital on father, George Starkey July 2, 2003. Mother of Jean Buchan and mother, Anna Saturday, July 12 • 1:30pm~ 4:30pm DINNER SPECIAL: (deceased), Roland, Patricia Buchan McKay. Venison Tenderloin and Donald; grandmother of He leaves his sisters, Margaret Please attend our July Fete, which will provide 20 words or less and our regular dinner menu 24 and great-grandmother of (George) McQuibban and "All the Fun of a Fair" $8.95 32. Longtime resident of Barbara (John) Friesman, his Croftonbrook & Greenwoods. Mike Hardy! Additional words brother, George Buchan, 8 •!• Several Stalls: 26¢ each Lovingly cared for by Dr. Jan nieces and nephews, as well as Happy Birthday! •!• Book Stall •!- Plant Stall DROP RADIO MacPhail & Dr. Paula Ryan tor countless friends, colleagues, ·:·Vegetable Stall ·:-Handicrafts Stall Run your ad for 2 weeks and get all of the years she lived on Salt Spring. A memorial serv­ neighbours and patients to ·:· Baked Goods Stall ·:·White Elephant Stall 9PM a third week FREE! mourn his passing. PRIVATE PARTY, ice will be held tor family & friends on Saturday July 19, His unique, extroverted style •!• Music It all happens at MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY 2003 at Greenwoods 133 Blair will long be remembered and 'Brian atuf Susan Sorry, no refunds, no changes. •!• Children's Carnival Games 0 Rd, 2 pm. Presided over by his compassion and dedica­ Cunningham with prizes ($2.00) Deadline Rev. Rohana Laing. tion will be sorely missed. are pfeased to announce •!• Afternoon Tea Room ($4.00) MONDAY 5PM. PERRINS: (NEE Ord) Anne Friends of Jim are planning a tfie marriage of tfieir Clemency, Salt Spring Island. Wake to celebrate his life, After 81 years as a loving wife, efdest tfaugfr.ter 20 words or less Saturday July 12 at 2 pm in mother, grandmother, best Meadon Hall, Royal Jane IJ{atafie $11.00 friend, lover of gardening and Additional words Canadian Legion, Blain Road, reading, teacher and inspira­ Saltspring Island. 36¢ each .tion to many, Clemmie passed iii' rr:ieric ~ Deadline TUESDAY NOON away peacefully on June 23, Please bring finger foods, BURGOYNE UCW memorabilia and stories to eftfest son of 2003 after a brief illness. She ~ DISPLAY was surrounded by her family share. Jean-Cfautfe aniIJ{aiiC!J CLASSIFIEDS and the music she loved. Born Donations in Jim 's memory Lizotte Mad Hatter's in Victoria, BC, she attended may be made to the Lady $11.25 St. Margaret's School and on per column inch Minto Hospital Foundation. Tea ~ Dessert Victoria College. Predeceased Monday, June tfiirtieth (minimum size one inch) by her beloved husband , Party two tfwusatuf atuf three Border: Add $2 Dennis, Clemmie leaves chil­ ~ Frequency discounts available dren Anne Perrins (John Muir), Patricia (Bill) Forst, and Mark TO SALT SPRING'S Unsung Saturday, July 12 REGIONAL (Carin) Perrins. She leaves 4 Heroes, We are so grateful to 2pm • Fulford Hall O.A.P. grandchildren, Jeremy you for your rescue on Canada CLASSIFIED$ (Michelle), Simon (Teri), Day. For those that don't "FOUR ON the Floor, Three Off Baked Goods &. Crafts Christopher and Erik, and know or haven't ever seen how the Wall", an exhibition of paint­ BUY VANCOUVER great-grandson Julian . fast a parched gorse fire could ing & sculpture at ArtSpring, Everyone Welcome! ISLAND Clemency was a loved and spread, it is just too scary for July 22 - 30. Opening July 22, 7 respected voice and music words. The fire team's arrival -9p.m. Annual $89 teacher, and a long time mem- in the pitch black of night, FABULOUS FADO, Reggae 15th our 25w ord classified ad appear - ber of Vancouver 's Gallery scrambl ing down the rocky and Celtic bands at the 1Oth Singers. Her passion for music crevices, immediately taking Annual Garden Faire & Music in the Gulf IslandsDriftwood (Salt control of what could have FULFORD Spring &Pender Islands) and 15 lives on in her family and stu­ Fest, Sunday, August 24. Food dents. The family extends grati­ been a truly devastating sce­ & craft vendor applications DAY community papers on VI. Over tude to Clemmie's good friend nario was truly heroic. Thanks being accepted now. Ph. 653- guys. 9418. August 9th 262,455 readers. and student, Don Fisher and 10 am.- 6 pm. wife Melissa, tor their love and WE ARE wishing to thank all FOR A complete calendar of BUY LOWER support. A memorial service those who sent cards, flowers coming events check· the Drummond Park MAINLAND will be held on Tuesday, July and gave hugs and condo­ Driftwood Community Calendar, .. .good food 22 at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints lences in the loss of our dear in our office in the Upper ... good music $89 By-the-Sea Anglican Church, sister & aunt Carol. Thanks so Ganges Centre, 328 Lower .. .good company Your 25 word classified ad 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt much Doris & Brian Little and Ganges Road, or on our web­ ... guaranteed fun site at appears in 15 community papers Spring. Flowers are welcome family._ _ as would be a donation the the http://www.gulfislands.net. Use in the lower main land. Over the calendar tor event plannin~, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! BC Cancer Society. The organizers of the Artist in the to make sure your date doesn t Sunday, July 20•10-4 525,455 readers . LLOYD-WALTERS, RONALD Garden Tour would like to thank conflict with someone else's. •• all who came out to support the art - - Hugh, Born June 11, 1955, program of Fulford Elementary OLD QUILTS, new quilts, red Stolen Fields: Real Food Faire! Jack Layton BUYBC died June 28, 2003. Ron lived School. It was a great success. We quilts, blue quilts. All needed for Who owns the seeds Great Food Federal Leader NDP INTERIOR his first six years on Galiano would also like to thank the follow­ display at the Quilt Show on on your land? Island. He moved to Campbell ing people and businesses for their Vendors here on $89 continued support July 26 at the Fibre Festivar. Live Music River where he was one of the Special category tor unfinished Mahatma Gandhi Saturday, July 12 Your 25word classified ad first graduates of Ocean Grove Robert and Birgit Bateman dreams, first quilt and land­ Humanitarian Award Winner Pesto Passion Contest Lisa Ll~d at Stowe Lake Farm Percy Schmeiser Children's Play Area with appears in 22community school. He had many interests: Marcia eanne at Everlasting Summer scapes. Help make this the best papers in the interior. Over spelunking, music, mountain Elaine otter ever. Phone Susan at 653-9688 University of Guelph Associate Speakers No-Star-Wars petitions and climbing, hunting and fishing. Maureen Milburn tor more info. Professor Ann Clark Demos· Fun ­ infomultion on GM foods, 208,856 readers. Elsie Perks at A Garden Retreat Come for lunch! He loved his motorcycle and Ted and Sonia Baker NATURE """"p=-RO::-:G::-::R:-oA-:-::MS have Author and local food system expert proportional representation, BCYCNA enjoyed long rides. His last ~.i,~a ~~;ating artists now started in Ruckle Park. Dan Jason A family oriented fish farms, NAITA wish was to long-haul in a Foxglove Farm and Garden Supply Fridays & Saturdays, 4 p.m. & 7 NETWORK semi. His best buddy Wayne Gulf Island Bagel Co. Speaking on bio-technology's threat community celebration! First Nations .. . Harlan's Chocolates p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. and to our agriculture and our heaffh CLASSIFIED$ Pierce took him on his last Ganges Village Market 1 p.m . For kids and adults. CELEBRATE Find him in Centennial ride. He leaves to mourn his Pharmasave Sessions range from kids "Wild ADMISSION BY DONATION LOCAL ABUNDANCE! $309 Moby's Pub Park from Sam - noon mom, Pat Barnes and her hus­ Moonstruck Organic Cheese Inc. Things Scavenger Hunts" to Your 25 word classified will band Ken , Sister Sue and her Ropey Fishing Co. Ltd. ''Yoga Meditation, Nature Sights For More Information Call Michelle Grant 537·9634 appear in more than 110 commu­ husband Roy, brother Keith Sacred Mountain Lavender & Sounds". Interactive & educa­ Salt ~r i ng Island Cheese Co. nity newspapersin BC and the and his wife Sherry and their ~ LA~t/ge Seafood Ltd. tional fun. children Andrew & Jordanne \S~~APf(G Yukon. Over 2.3million readers. The Fishery EMBRACING CREATIVITY. and all who knew and loved The Garden Open to free- form writing, him. No service by request. Windsor Plywood SALT SPRING AQUAFARMS And the hard worl

CONTRACT POSITION • July 9th demonstrated ability to prepare ;~:~ rnn EXISTING LOCATIONS policy and procedure manual, Island Style Catering jllllllllltiiiCIIIIIII \..J u .J g .>TRU.>T AVAILABLE - TrueValue parent manual, brochure. Hardware, V&S Options, Resume to 152 McPhillips, The #best" of Salt Spring The Park, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC), Country Depot. No Franchise V8K 2V8, by July 25. EMPLOYERS Fees - Members receive Yearly LINE COOK/ prep with experi­ • Gourmet Dinners Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Islands Trust Dividends. On-going field sup­ ence needed. Drop resume at • Cooking Classes Cordially invite the community to a 'Town Hall Forum" port. Call TruServ Canada Anise, 132 Lower Ganges today and be part of our team. Road. ripJg~sJ Toll-free 1-800-665-5085. • Small Functions • Retreats Saturday, July 12th, 2003 PRESSMAN WANTED fur 1:00 to 4:00 ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? commercial sheetfed printing. .'lOB APPUCt;Ni$ p.m. p.m. Put it to work! $500+ in the Portable at Portlock Park. Experience on Heidelberg fA Chef Jason Feehrer PIT- $5000+ Fff. www.win­ GTO or SORMZ preferred. ningfolks.com or 1-888-376- Full-time position. Good com­ The topic of the forum will be: 9347 www. islandjobs.net c.:v-r 653-9642 pany benefits. Apply to Brian "What kind of 'swimming_ pool' can the BUSINESS LOANS. 50,000-5 McEwen 780-875-3362. Fax Salt Spring commumty afford?" million. Private money avail­ resume 780-875-3423 . able. Have you been rejected Meridian Printing, 5714-44 St., 551 EMPLOYMENT With special Keynote Speaker: David Speed by your bank? Business plan lloydminister, AB, T9V OB6 SERVICES SATYA YOGA Director of Parks and Recreation for the Township of Esquimalt. and cash flow analysis serv­ REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - SUMMER CLASSES ices. 1-866-402-6464.24 hrs. Are you unemployed and need BOOKKEEPER. Wolverine help with your job search? Are start 1st 'I(Veek of july GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR Ford, High Level, Alberta cur­ For more information, call the Islands Trust Office you thinking about re-training? Hatha flow: at 537·9144 or the PARC office at 537-4448 STORE franchise opportuni­ rently seeking full-time book­ Mon. 1:30-3:00 p.m. @The Bam ties. With more than 100 keeper. Previous accounting If )W are receiving Emplofment Insurance Benefits (or have Wed. 10-1 1 :30 a.m. @ Beaver Point Hall stores across Canada, we experience required. (Ford offer one of the most thrilling dealership accounting experi­ received these benefits within the Patent&. Baby (toddlers too): and affordable franchises to ence definite asset). Team last 3 years) we have a variety of Tues. 10-11 :30 a.m. @ Beaver Point Hall SALT SPRING Island Health own . To learn more, environment. Only applicants programs availalle to assist )W. Centre is proud to announce Bring mat &. toy • $8 visit our website: www.dollar­ selected for interview will be Counsellor comes to SSI once the arrival of Sea-Ella stores.com or call toll free 1- contacted. Fax resume: 780- a week and services are free. Privates also available Biofeedback Services. The 877-388-0123. 926-3868. Attent ion: Kathy Call Susan 653-9642 A Special Meeting of Salt proud parents (proprietors) Ardie l, Office Manager. Email: Please call Marta - Spring Island Community Leanne Hale and Chris [email protected] at 1-688-993-2299 Services Society to approve Rowand have been preparing for this joyous occasion since amendments to the Society's HASTINGS HOUSE requires it's inception 9 months ago. an experienced chef for July, "BACK OF By-Laws, will be held on Sea-Ella is now able to prov1de School District #64 Thursday, July 17th, 2003 at August and September. THE MOON" services for the following con­ Interested applicants can drop BackAgainl 4:30pm at Community Services, ditions: Migraines, cardiac (Gulf Islands) off their resume at our recep­ Invites applications for a French Immersion teacher: Francais­ ~~~!~e~ ~ ~ 268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt arrhythmia's, menopausal Spring Island. Voting by proxy symptoms, asthma, depres­ tion office. langue 9-12, Mathemaf:UJues 9, 10, and Core French 9-12 at Gulf "One of the BBC's Best Islands Secomlary School. Sat. July 12 ~ Traditional Bands will be allowed. Proxy ballots Sion, anxiety, panic disorders, BOOKKEEPER, PART-TIME muscle pains, and a host of for startup business. Must be This is a 0.8571 FTE temporary assignment commencing of the Year." can be obtained at the above September 2, 2003 and rwming through to June 30, 2004. DINNER SPECIAL: address. If you require further others. Please feel free to call familiar with Quickbooks 2003. "Scotland's Best" for an appointment. 537-1568. Flexible hours. 537-2879. Qualifications: ~ ~ information regarding this $15 Adults CANADA'S TOP PSY­ • B.C. College of Teachers' Certification Curry Night meeting, please call 537-9971. MOBY'S PUB requires 2 part­ • Core French and French Immersion training and experience at $10 Students/Seniors CHICS ... Are You Ready to time dishwashers. Please call and our regular dinner menu $35 Families Believe in Psychics Again? the secondary level to Grade 12 Jamie 537-5559 or drop by a • Documented evidence of ability to teach Mathematiques 9, I 0 All Saints By-the-Sea Call Now, You Won't Be resume. • Evidence of exemplary teaching from Victoria Thurs. July 17 • Bpm Disappointed! 1-900-451-7070 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: • Experience with new directions in language curriculum Tickets at Acoustic Planet LOST CHAIN, gold, with whale $2.95/minute 18+. ' • Native fluency in French Out of the Blue or at the door tail , somewhere on Salt Cafe' Ssplash at Shelby Pool, • Documented evidence of use of a variety of teaching strategies Spring. Great sentimental Portlock Park. 538-01 01. for language acquisition 9PM ~ value. Reward. Phone Colleen, PART-TIME SERVICE station • High energy, enthusiasm and ability to collaborate with ~ -Come &enjoy our KrrCBEN PARtY 653-4003. attendant, store clerk required . colleagues and work as a team Licensed Patio at Beaver Point Hall LOST SET of rose petal prayer Must enjoy working and deal­ This is a union position with GITA. featuring beads, with 108 beads and 1 ing with people. Must be well Applications will be received from members only. 0 turquoise bead. Believed to be The Boney Girls groomed, physically fit and Applications with supporting documentation and references lost in Morningside area. $25 willing to work flexible hours. must be received by 4:00p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2003. of licterla reward. 538-0171. My faithful Sailor: nobk friend Apply in own handwriting to Forward applications to: SIS,.A LOST: TENNIS racket at You enriched my fife beyond McColl's Shell Service. Nancy Macdonald, Principal - Jaime Rokeby· Thomas & Portlock Park, Saturday, June making me a better person. FARM SITTERS wanted 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K3 Velie Huscroft 28. Please call 653-2392. Your generosity of spirit, Reward. August. Two - three hours of Fax: 250-537-4200 • Email: [email protected] - Derek Duffy & Friends YouT exhuberant yet gentlemanly chores, sheep, chickens, pets. GITA Jnwrnal Posting 07 Bring ~ lllllnuulltlaad FOUND: CAMERA near tennis nature, Nice location. 653-4346. )alnln lle tan! courts at Portlock Park, YOUT kindness and patience, Sunday, July 6. 538·0114. HULA DANCERS wanted for a Friday July 18 • 7:30pm Your unconditional love, Hawaiian Luau being held School District #64 JUNIOR $7 per person/$20 family LOST: KIDS wet suit, Sunday Are J!l'eatl~ missed. Sunday, July 20 (evening). All proceeds to Fiddle Camp Bursaries June 28, St. Mary Lake. 537- Please call Peter or lynda at (Gulf Islands) 2800. TENNIS ~-­ 653-0007. p.s. We are also Invites applications for a French Immersion teacher: Francais­ ,.3~ . looking for a suckling pig . langue 9-12, Sciences humaines 9-11, and Core French 9-12 at r-t.~ All Saints By· The-sea Thanks! Gulf Islands Secondary School. • Fun Tournament · Church Fete RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE, This is a 0.1429 FTE temporary assignment commencing Sunday, July 13 physically fit, hardworking , September 2, 2003 and running through to June 30, 2004. 2-Spm July 12 • I :30 - 4:30pm customer-oriented individual Qualifications: with clean drivers licence • B.C. CoUege of Teachers' Certification $Tennis Camp (S days) IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip­ required immediately for out­ • Core French and French Immersion training and experience at tion label has the date high­ the secondary level to Grade 12 july 28 to Aug. I side work at Windsor Plywood. lighted, now is the time to Experience with building sup­ • Evidence of exemplary teaching 3-4pm renew! • Experience with new directions in language curriculum plies and delivery trucks an • Native fluency in French To register, call Peter Lamb SEWING MACHINE Repair. YOGA KAYAKING asset, but we will train the right • Documented evidence of use of a variety of teaching strategies 537-4859 Drop off at Salt Spring Dry person. Ready to join a win­ for language acquisition Cleaning at 116 Hereford Ave. AFTERNOONS ning team? Apply in person • High energy, enthusiasm and ability to coUaborate with 537-2241. Local agent for with Maureen with resume to Ken Marr by colleagues and work as a team Sawyer Sewing Centre of July 12!! Victoria. of Salt Spring Kayaking This is a union position with GITA. RAMMED EARTH - growing Applications will be received from members only. HEART N' HANDS Montessori 0-G TUTOR NEEDED for FREE PARKING for 1.5 hours "Paddle to paradise company looking for skilled Applications with supporting documentation arid references is now accepting applications summer. Two times per week. while you wait for the ferry, eat 537-0088. and semi-skilled employees must be received by 4:00p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2003. for the 2003/2004 school year. at Tree House South in Fulford. and re-pose for awhile" and labourers. Reply to: Dept. Breakfast & lunch: eggs & Forward applications to: Preschool & kindergarten. Full - Juet $75- P, c/o The Driftwood , 328 Nancy Macdonald, Principal & half day programs available. bacon, french toast, smoked lower Ganges Rd., Salt salmon frittata, great sand­ For details, please call Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K3 Vesuvius area. Call Denise @ wiches, home made soup, Fax: 250-537-4200 • Email: [email protected] 537·4405 for more info. grab & go treats, espresso. 653-4222 PART TIME sales staff with A NEW CAREER? Train to be Friendly & fast service. Bring merchandising & display expe­ rience required for Boardwalk an Apartment/ Condominium this ad in for 1 free meal with purchase of another. Greens. Please drop resume Manager. Many jobs! Job at the store between 10 & 5. Salt Spring FULFORD HARBOUR. Crows TREE SPECIALIST. placement assistance . All· 537-5787. RENOVATION CARPENTER - Areas. Government Registered dropping clams on the sand. A Certified, 25 years experience. Aesthetically pleasing, view pale shell edge along the SPARE DRIVER - "on call" clearing, spurless pruning for Program. Information/ Centre School Formwork & framing, free esti­ creek. Trying to do no harm. basis but may develop into sensitive trees, dan~er tree brochure 604·681·5456 , 1· regular employment. Flexibility mate. 537-9534 Terry's 800-665-8339, www.rmti.ca. Pre K to Grade Six TO EVERYONE concerned removal. Senior's D1scount. about my health but too shy to to work early mornings, after­ Renovations. ISA Member, Nathen Battaglio, noons and weekends. Must be BE AN INTERIOR DECORA­ "' Small multi·age clae~ ask: I do not have cancer, not LAWNMOWING, WEADEAT­ 653-4970. TOR with our unique home­ doing chemo. My hair has sim- SALMONID FISH HATCHERY. able to lift heavy objects, pos­ ING, yard clean-up. WESTCOAST BUILDER with sess a valid class 5 licence study course. Call for your free "' Excellent academice ply fallen out entirely. It's called This revolutionary fish hatch- Reasonable rates, Call Brian 20 years experience. brochure. 1-800-267-1829. Alopecia. But really I'm lucky: ery runs on 400 litres (1 00 and a clean driving record. Renovations, additions, decks, and enrichment Resume and hand written at 537-5657. Sheffield School of Interior I'm. not losin9.. mx ,sight, my gal.) of recirculating controlled skylights, finishing , project cover letter to: Dept. M, c/o WORLD FAMOUS on Salt Design 1608-38 McArthur Ave, ~ra1n, by mobility, 1ts not .MS. water. Using State of the Art management. Excellent work, I m healthy, happy and adjust- technology this salmonid The Driftwood, 328 Lower Spring! Piko Renovations Ltd. Ottawa ON K1l6R2 250-537-9130 reasonable rates. References. ing to my look. Thank you for hatchery ca~ be set up & oper- Ganges Road, Salt Spring creates excellent small- to Call Bob 250 701-7217. Island, BC, V8K 2V3. y~ur love ~nd supp~rt, dear ating in your garage in less medium-sized renovations, PRIVATE HOMECARE and fnends. Mane Beaudoin. than 60 days. A commercial OCCASIONAL POSITION repairs, decks, etc. Peter home making, including: cook­ ~SI P~ESCHOOL, a coopera- fish farm license approved by available for relief staff in busy Blackmore, 537-4382. ing, shopping, and cleaning _. Teach a child good t1ve, st1ll ,has. space ava1lable the Minister of Agriculture physician's office. Duties are of etc. Phone 653-9667. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER math skills and watch her for Sept/ 03 1n ~he ~fternoon gives you a farm tax credit and a general office nature such as confidence multiply. clas~. If your ch1ld Will be 3. or a great investor opportunity. filing, chart preparation and available for work. Additions, EXTERIOR PAINTING 4 th1s y~ar an~ you are loo~1ng For more info contact Ken @ may include some Osier renovations, new homes, sun by for a st1mulat1ng program 1n a A z H h · 1 account management. Please decks, green houses, etc. nurturing environment, please qua one ate enes nc. Qualified Painters With so many skills to grasp, your child may reply to #7-338 Lower Ganges Reasonable rates. Quality and using have a hard time understanding math. Call us call Suzanne at 537-2246 for 250-246-2026 or fax @ 250- Road, V8K 2V3 by July 14. integrity. Jim Anderson. 537- more information or to enroll _24_6_·2_0_34_.______Quality Materials now to help your child's math skills and DIRECTOR , PART-TIME, for 9124. confidence soar. your child. CLASSIFIED ADS WORK - G.I.F.T.S. Manage programs 537-2732 or 537-6204 WRITERS' SCHOLARSHIP for you're reading them now! YOUNG PROFESSIONAL Reasonable & Affordable #213-80 Station St. ·~SYLVAN and staff. Work with Board of next year's grad. Put your gro- Place a 25-word classified in Directors. Experience in dis­ couple with small dog looking Duncan B C V9L 1M4 LEARNING for long term caretaking or Small renovation work, Tel/Fa; (isO) 746-0222 . CENTER' eery receipt in #95 box at 99 B.C. & Yukon newspapers abilities field. Resume to 152 Success is /eomed.'" GVM and tell the cashier your for only $309. Call this McPhillips, V8K 2V8, by July housesitting position. Call Lee additions & alterations. I Limited spaces available on Salt Spring www.educat e.com I number is #1 01 at Thrifty's. newspaper for details. 25. Ann 537-8451. a •• '"OrK guaran[eea ov rraae;'llll

FLOOR LAMP, good quality. GARDEN APARTMENT avail­ PROFESSIONAL COUPLE 1949 AT KIN FLUSH Deck 538-0086. able , close to Ganges, with young son, having over 10 AIR MILES Crui se r 28' 6" x 9'. Cedar on MOVING BOXES - lots to $400/wee k. n/s, n/p, suitable to years experience with the mu l­ oak. 235 Chev. GPS, sounder, YOUR OFFICIAL 1 tiple tasks of estate caretaking GARAGE SALE I choose from, assorted sizes. single or coup le only. Please ~ galley, head, etc. Registered BC Call537-8855. call537-2010 after 5:00p.m. and business manage me nt Maritime Museum "Vintage LOCATOR MAP seeks long term, on site man­ ~AYLESS Vessel". Excellent condition WINE LABELS , used wine TOP QUALITY, approx. 760 sq. I agement pos ition. Repl y to We value the is/andfM $39,000. Call 537-7350. A real corks, large wine bags and ft. one bedroom + small den De pt. 0, c/o The Driftwood, beauty! I small zip-lac bags. Wine apartment with radiant in-floor 328 Lower Ga nges Rd., Salt COMPLETE Cellar. 537-0721. heating and private entry. Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. jAUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS 14-1 /2 FT. motor boat, Johnson 35 hp and trailer. Good runner, WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER, Close to mainland ferry germi­ Unleaded Fuels • Diesel nal. Suitable for a qu iet , $2000. Offers, call Michael , in working co ndition . 538- Tll'ffi • Batteries • ~ 537-8984. 5508. mature (older), single profes­ sional. N/S, N/P. Long term sta­ 537-4554 or 537-9300 DANFORTH ANCHOR, 100FT. ALMOND CLOTHES dryer, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, ble tenan cy desi red. $600/ pleasant, tidy, semi-retired , :Maxlay--Sattmlay 8am-7IID chain , $75.537-1 352. wo rking order, you pick up month & utilities. (250) 537- 537-2689. seek furn ished Saltspring Sunday 9 am--6 pm 1614. rental (all of September). Non­ Coouct~ Rd. all J

1995 JEEP YJ, 4x4, 6 cylinder, THE GANGES Faerie Mini Shuttle. KITIENS, KITIENS! The SPCA now SALMON ENHANCEMENT has green, w/ black hard top & soft top, 1 Direct shuttle service between any has a good selection of kittens avail­ employment for 10 workers. You must owner, female driver, 122,000 km, ferry terminal and Ganges, SSI able for adoption. Males $60, females be an El recipient and must enjoy $70 incl spay/neuter & first vaccina­ excellent condition $11,500. 537- Hostel, Ruckle Park. For a ride Call cutting broom, landscaping and 0670. lneke: Pager, 250-538-9007; cell, tion 537-2123. 250-537-6758; home, 250-537-5305. working in the rain. 537-8983 or 1981 JEEP TRUCK. J-10 half/ton, 6 VIPASSANA MEDITATION Weekend leave resume at et cetera. cylinder/ 4 wheel drive, good tires, BIGFOOTS WELL known roasted Retreat. Friday evening, July 11 - lots spare parts. Body rough , needs garlic salsa's introduces the new kid Sunday, July 13. The Barn, 190 OLDER GE WASHER & dryer, excel­ T.L.C. $2000 or neare$t offer. 537- on the block, Wasabi Horse Radish Reynolds Rd . $30 +. Dana. 653- lent condition, $175.537-9389. 9729. 1997 VOLVO 850 Sedan, 112,000 1974 MGB, GREEN , chrome 5191. Salsa. Organically grown, created, SHARED ACCOM. Near Ganges for km, leather, automatic, excellent con­ bumpers, new carbs, very clean, exc. 1989 DODGE PICK-UP, V6, excellent processed exclusively on Salt SALT SPRING Roasting Co, is look­ dition, $17,500.537-4746. cond. $11,000. Tel (250) 538-5576. Spring. At Bigfoot Herb Farm. 104 quiet person, semi-furnished 500 sq condition, $5100.537-9872. ing for musicians interested in play­ It private living area, separate 1989 GRAND MARQUIS in excellent 2003 FORD F350 4x4 Crewcab load­ Eagle Ridge Drive, by Ken & Pat ing in the Cafe. Contact Alan or Carol 1985 NISSAN 4 X 4 EXTRA cab with Barnes, in our approved commercial for further information 537-0825. entrance and bath. Laundry, hydro & condition, asking $1800. Can be ed Lariat short or long box. 15,000 matching cap. Good tires, brakes, viewed at Three Dog Ron's, on km, $45,900. Call 604-538-9778 or kitchen. Open 1 - 5 daily, except cable incl. Avail. July 1st., $400, no etc. With CD player. engine runs hot. Market Saturdays or phone for appt. HANS & KARl. Welcome to your new pets. Reply to: Dept W, c/o The Fulford-Ganges Rd. 653-4667. toll-free 1-877-538-9778. D8367 $1500 obo. 537-5057. home on Salt Spring Island. Your best 250-537-4466. years are yet to come! Michel & Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., 1991 CAVALIER STATIONWAGON, 1994 GMC 1500 Long Box SL pack­ runs great, $1000 obo. 537-4245. GARLIC FESTIVAL, August 2 & 3. Libby. Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3. age. 4.3 L, V6, 4 speed with 0/D. Top Vendors welcome. New location! 1983 MUSTANG GLX convertible, 1996 SUZUKI DR200 Dual Sport, shape. 198,000 km. $10,500 537 .. SUNNY .75 ACREAGE, w/1200 sq. FOR SALE: 27' X 38' hip trusses, Camping available. Live music. "It's ft. house, pastoral view, established $400. Alder firewood, split and deliv­ 3.8 L, V-6 engine with 50K, new tires, bought new in '98, like new, only 7350. Worth a look! like a Garlic Woodstock!" Everything fruit trees, near Ganges. Asking ered, $150 cord. 537-2665. exhaust, brakes, white with red interi­ 2000 km, elec. start, perfect begin­ 2002 EDDIE BAUER Explorer. free for kids! 150 Leisure Lane or, $3495 obo. 537-9594. ner/commuter bike, ultra fuel effi­ $225,000. Message (604) 327-4331 . Loaded, all options. Mint condition. (Ganges Campground). 537-1210, No agents. HUGE CANVAS sale (and other Art 2000 PONTIAC GRAND Prix, GT, cient, $2950 obo, 538-5506. Two tone white. and beige, leather Kristie Straarup. Supplies) starts July 11th. Stock up 26,200 km., V6, 4 speed, auto, PW, 1986 HONDA SPREE, 12,000 kms., seats. Warranty remaining. 28,000 MARKET IN The Meadows. Finally! SHAKES N SHINGLES. #1 's, #2's, & A Farmers Market for locals will hap­ now while canvases are 30% off. PD, A/C, CD, many more options. completely redone, $850. 537-9743. km. $33,900 Call Felicity 537-5515 #3's. 18' & 24'. Tapers, resawns, Late nights 'til 8 Thursday, Friday, $21,000.537-1033, evenings. anytime, leave msg and number. pen every Tuesday starting July 22nd ADULT OWNED 1982 Suzuki Katana barns & Sidewall Perfections. $85 to from 9am to 1pm in the Meadows Saturday. Plus, save Saturday July 2002 EDDIE BAUER Explorer. sport bike, good shape, a real 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, $225 a square, tax included. GSA behind Island Savings. Experience 19th at 6:30 pm to attend a reading Loaded, all options. Mint condition. Japanese classic. $1500 obo. Call 16,500, 4 x 4, 2 dr. Excellent condi­ APPROVED. Warranteed. Phone many incredible varieties of the by Michael Lisagor, author of Two tone white and beige, leather 653-4458. Brian 537-5657. tion. Loaded, Warranty, good on gas healthiest local produce. Your best "Romancing the Buddha - Applying seats. Warranty remaining. 28,000 for S.U. V. Owner leaving country. THE BENEFITS of feeding a biologi­ assurance of food quality is to know km. $33,900 Call Felicity 537-5515 537-9230. Buddhism to Everyday Life". This is a cally appropriate diet: healthy skin your farmer. A great example of syn­ published version of Michael's very anytime, leave msg and number. and coat, weight control, cleaner ergy. 1987 JEEP YJ, LAREDO, 179 k. , popular web site. All happening at 1990 DODGE CARAVAN, needs TRIANGLE R.V. CENTRE offers black hardtop, 4 litre, am/fm/cd, new teeth and gums, no 'doggy' odor, ear FABULOUS PLANT Sale at Salt Spring Books, 104 McPhillips repairs, new tires, $500 as is. 537- excellent highway exposure for yo1,1r brakes & muffler, needs windshield, problems alleviated, most allergies Lorraine's Sat. July 12, 9 - 2. 4159. consignment vehicle. Also parts, ser­ $3975.537-1540. disappear, arthritis significantly Beautiful Benchworks Benches, per­ Ave, 537-2812. vice, propane, sanitation and 24 hour reduced or disappears, fewer vet 1991 DODGE COLT hatchback. New fectly picked perennials, shrubs, FOR SALE: metal roofing, $50. car and R.V. wash. Vancouver bills! 'MY MASTER'S CHOICE' cooling system/ brakes. Excellent grasses. Glorious gardening acces­ Dehumidifier, $50. Hoover apartment Island's only complete R.V. centre. (locally made) can be found at sories, 500 Beddis Rd . Be there!! washer, $30. Car top carrier, $40. island car. $1500 obo. 573-4561. 93 MERCURY VILLAGER (Nissan Foxglove. For more information: 537- Triangle Homes Ltd., Sidney. Your first FOR SALE: Heritage cottage in Chev. canopy, $50. 4 large plastic 1990 NISSAN MICRA, automatic. A R.V. centre off the ferry. 656-1122. DL Quest) 7 seater minivan, fully loaded, 8717. www.knowbetterdogfood.com 280,000 km. Transmission rebuilt Fulford Village, 2 min. to ferry, .25 barrels, $10 ea. Kerosene heater white, 4 door hatchback in good con­ 5916. ALMOST GONE! Only a few Island acre, zoned R8, possible C1 zoning. dition. Clean. non smoker, 145,000 K. 10,000 km ago. Well maintained. Treasure Fair Flea market tables left. (needs wick) $10. Woodstove suit­ 1976 VW CAMPER van . Excellent Small 3 bedroom cottage, deck, able for shop, $50. 2 crab traps with $2995.537-0642. Runs great. $6150 obo. 538-5506. Book yours today. Call Carol, 653- wood stove, claw foot tub, well main­ condition, rebuilt engine with 70,000 rope and floats, $10 ea. Call 537- 1983 HONDA CIVIC 5 speed, $850. 1988 DODGE RAM cargo van, runs 4305. tained, $289,000.653-4051. mi. New clutch, new brakes, new 1976 after 6 p.m. ' 1975 GMC camper van, $450. 16' and drives well. Needs some TLC. WHEAT ALLERGY? Wheatgrass is REWARD! TALERA mountain bike starter. Body work done in last 2 Painted as the Gordon Campbell Travel Trailer, $450. 1983 RX-7, years. $3600 firm. 537-2239. considered a vegetable, not a grain, taken from Cedar Lane area around NEW! INTRODUCTORY Mat Pilates $3000. 538-5521. grinch van, $800 obo. 537-1193. when sprouted and grown into young July 1. Blue with white specks. 537- classes. Fridays. 7:00 am - 8:00 am. OVER 200 NEW and used 1982 VOLVO STATIONWAGON with 1987 TOYOTA CARGO van, white, 5 grass. Masters Greens 538-9080. 0726. July 4-July 25 and Aug 1-Aug 22. All motorhomes, 5th wheels, trailers, speed, new brakes, $900.537-1433. jump seat, manual, good condition, van-conversions, truck campers. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER, white, 4 WANTED: FREE 14' boat trailer Saints by-the-Sea. $45/session. runs well. New battery, good tires, Total RV Centre RV Listing Service. 1991 FORD AEROSTAR XLT, door, air, auto and tint, 124,000 kms. donated to ArtSpring's Island Registration: Rheona 537-6232. $1300 653-9242. extended, light blue & gray, 131,000 Good family car. $7400.537-1880. Treasure Fair. Thanks! Ph. 537-2102. More classes coming in the fall. Free pick-up Western Canada. km. Fully loaded, excellent condition, 1988 TOYOTA CELICA GT, 2 door Voyager RV, Hwy 97, Winfield, B.C. 1- $5,350. Phone 537-4400 (days), 537- hatchback. Excellent condition. 145M 800-668-1447. www.voyagerRV.ca 9953 (after 6 p.m.). ks. Garage kept and spotless, $4000. To view call537-5774. 1987 GMC VANDURA 2500, partly Award-winning photography camperized, well kept, must see, 1937 CHEV., 4 DR. Rod or restore. must sell, $3600.537-1371. 1974 Nova for parts. Best offer or 1989 CHEV 4 X 4, Stepside. Original by Derrick Lundy. trade for Car-topper or motorcycle. paint, second owner. $4800. 537- Must go. 537-5260. 5797. GOTIA GO? Selling your car, truck, SUBSCRIBE boat, RV, trailer or motorcycle? Advertise it in the Driftwood for 8 and see Derrick's ph~tos weekly. weeks at only $29.95. (private party ads, 20 words, 1 vehicle per special, must be prepaid.) Call 537-9933 for details. •ftW· • ulflsland$ d PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Classify D n . oo . ads are accepted until 12:00pm Tuesday at the rate of $11.00 for 20 words or less and 36 cents for each additional word. The Driftwood can­ not be responsible for errors or omis­ 1990 SUNBIRD, 4CYL, AUTO (was $2,995) ... $2,495 sions as these ads may not be proof read because of time constraint. 1988 SAAB 9000 S (was $2,995) ...... $2,695 Canadiana Crossword 1993 CAVALIER Z-24, V-6, AUTO (was $5,195). $4,695 LIVE CRAB! Centennial dock, Sat. 1:00-4:00 p.m. at'Welbury Bay Too". Ontario Shakers 1987 SAFARI7 PASS., V-6, AUTO (was $2,695) .. $2,295 537-9673, Cell537-6280. By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner 1985 JEEP 2.5L STD. CHEROKEE ...... $2,295 BEEF: GRAIN & grass fed, side or 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL STW. STD ...... $1,595 quarter, $2.50/lb. cut, wrapped & ACROSS 1981 DODGE BOOGIE VAN ...... $695 frozen. Cedar fence rails $8 ea., 653- 1 Media II).ogul Thomson 4539. BBQ-size pigs, ready to go, 1982 BMW 320 I STD ...... $595 :::c 4 Flunk 1993 SUBARU LOY ALE STW. STD ...... $3,49 c: $2.50/lb., 653-4838. (") 8 Male deer 1987 CHEV CELEBRITY, V-6, AIR ...... $1,995 ~ 2 COMPUTERS FOR sale, PC's, 12 Dorval en almost new, $1400 & $1000 OBO. I 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, V-8, LOADED .. $9,995 . 13 Gem (") can help set-up. Call Jason at 653- 14' ALUMINUM CARTOP BOAT (clw oars) ... $475 l> 9174. 14 Medicinal herb *WE PAY CASH FOR CARS* :::c 15 Red, for one 5 ~ BREAD & CHEESE Saturday Market. 16 Similar ~ THE TREAD SHED 2000 i1 17 Marsh plant ;, 537-2876 ~ WANTED: FIREWOOD logs (will compensate owner). Will also· deal 18 Ballerina Kane ~ CORNER OF UPPER GANGES & ROBINSON ROAD ~ 20 Kids card game U DEALER #10821 • with your windfalls and danger trees. Konig & Son Firewood, 537-9531. 22 Ring outcome, for short •S~~n~L·S~V~·S~~n~L·S~V~·S~~n~L·S~V~ 24 Television guru Znaimer 28 Mexican moo1a 31 Convictions, slangily 34 Friend, in Francoeur me ie 35 The terrible Tsar Myna YK 36 Compass pt 37 Parched DAVE VAN R f the 38 Hockeyist Horton , part 0 39 Comedian Candy anlll I m ler team 40 Spouse 6 41 Excuse BoW l.AIV•e ' Ch..Y If you ' re 43 Artist Thomson 45 Nursemaid 5 Sea bird 30 Lappish '11 Duncan. neW 48 Hockey legend Orr I • 120fa 6 Shore bird 32 Shade tree thinkan~ ootJge 52 Clothes 7 Cartoonist Johnston 33 Confined Jeep or 55 Created 8 Marx brother 37 Ordnance hry~ler, 12ive me 57 Rage 9 Bar supply 39 Comedian Carrey C 58 Leave out 10 Seafood 42 Tack together tea~e ~ n 59 Geologic periods truck, 'tv to ear 11 Communications giant 44 Overweight p 1 60 Landed 0 rtUI1 J Rogers 46 Yea verily the opp vu~ine~~· 61 Appellation 19 Old school 47 Large rabbit 62 Hawaiian goose 21 Mornings, for short 49 Premier Davis your number 63 Garland toll .. free 23 Cookfe 50 Cheese our . 25 Mother of Isaac 51 Abominable one DOWN 26 Expel 52 Hockey maven Cherry 16 7 1 Take a chance 27 Flank 53 Actress Thurmond, for one 1-B00-461·5:3:3 2 Evergreen shrub 28 Flatbread 54 Faint 3 365 days 29 Malignant 56 Actor Ackroyd 4 Industrialist Stronach CROSSWORD ANSWERS ON PAGE 30 JZ .o. 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CANADA HAPPY: Salt Spring partied in style last Tuesday, honouring Canada Day in Centennial Park and at the Legion. Seen here, clockwise from top left, are: pipe band drummer Jim Ballantyne; pancake breakfast server Alexis Bahry; Aunabeth Ross Maclean, Nahanni Kaye; Margarita Rogers; Cassidy Fraser, Brenna Mcintyre; Vicky Johnson and Arlene Dashwood with Embe Bakery cake; flautist Marion Markus; pancake chefs (from left) Kerry Marshall, Brian Gooding, and Paul Smith; and above, a sleeping Sophie Gold.

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