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DriftwoodYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 Film Festival | inside Island Wheels | 17- 23
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Arts ...... 25 Classifieds ...... 39 woes Editorials ...... 8
Ferry Schedules ...... 37 Health ...... 36 spark Horoscope ...... 42
Letters ...... 9 Sports ...... 37 paving TV Listings ...... 15 What’s On...... 3O plan -/24'!'% 15%34)/.3 Twelve Salt Spring ASK !RLENE roads slated for spring repaving By STACY ",/ CARDIGAN SMITH Driftwood Staff *"/ –––––––––––– It’s a victory for pothole counters everywhere: 20 Weather kilometres of Salt Spring roads will be resurfaced Cloudy with 40-60 per beginning April 1. cent of showers right The repaving initiative was through the weekend. announced last week by Saa- Highs to 8 C most nich North and the Islands days; overnight lows to MLA Murray Coell, and 3 C on Thursday. includes some of the island’s MASTER FLYERS: Annie Dunning, left, spent time testing her handmade fl utes on pigeons at Timothy most oft-cursed roads. Hume’s Beddis Road Dovecote Studio as part of her University of Guelph fi ne arts masters thesis. See story, Coell toured Salt Spring Photo by Derrick Lundy and Pender Island roads last Page 4. Inserts fall with Mainroad South • Pharmasave Island Contracting Ltd., • Ganges Village Market the company that maintains • Home Hardware roads in the southern Gulf Fire hall strategy back to square one • Uncle Alberts Islands and on parts of Van- • Thrifty Foods By SEAN MCINTYRE voted to cancel a counter- Middleton said engaging Patterson said more pro- couver Island. Driftwood Staff petition process seeking with the public during the cedural information will be Shortly after, he The Salt Spring Island Fire approval to borrow up to $5 fire hall process is funda- available after trustees fi nal- approached Transportation Protection District (SSIFPD) million for land and a new mental to fostering wide- ize their strategy in early North End Fitness Minister Kevin Falcon to will rekindle discussion on a fi re hall at 154 Kings Lane. spread public support for request increased paving for March. 537-5217 new fi re hall during a two- Speaking to trustees dur- whatever plan is selected. In other fi re news: the islands, he said during a day trustee workshop in ing a public forum follow- “An ounce of prevention phone interview Monday. • Fire trustees agreed March. ing the business meeting, is worth a pound of cure,” unanimously to begin a According to a transporta- “We are doing this to participant Roger Middleton he added. tion ministry map, roads to phase-one site assessment of determine what we are doing, urged the fi re district to care- The appearance of secrecy, be repaved include Robin- the proposed Fulford train- why we are doing it and how fully consider the public’s Middleton said, is precisely son, Stark, Walkers Hook, ing hall site. much it is going to cost,” said view when the discussion is what prevented trustees from North End, Sunset, Booth The $2,500 study conduct- Canal, Rainbow, Churchill, acting fi re board chair Bruce reconvened. proceeding with the initial ed by Duncan-based Madro- Patterson during the SSIF- “Hold the public hearing counter petition. Quebec, Beddis, Cusheon ne Environmental Services PD’s monthly meeting. fi rst, before coming up with “You didn’t make a mis- Lake and Rourke. will examine the property’s Twenty km of repaving is The Monday meeting the solution,” he said. “Then take, you just happened to “significantly more than is marks the trustees’ fi rst pub- we are all part of the solu- do politics in the usual way,” FIRE STRATEGY 2 Gil Mouat usually done,” added Coell, lic sitting since the board tion.” he added. 26 Years KNOWLEDGE stating an average of two km of roads are generally Anderson says Kyoto targets can be met (250) 537-4900 repaved on Salt Spring annu- www.gilmouat.com ally. By SEAN MCINTYRE don’t even want to mention what my named Kyoto — and a chance to clarify Coell said Salt Spring’s Driftwood Staff wife would say if I returned to poli- the Kyoto Protocol targets. recent pothole count, which Former environment minister David tics.” “The idea we will have to eliminate garnered a fair amount of Anderson left little doubt he would not Anderson’s decision not to run came all forms of transportation is rubbish,” media attention, likely played be running for a seat in the next federal in spite of strong support from a crowd he said. a role in the decision. election. spanning the political spectrum. In the decade since Kyoto, he said, the “I think the pothole count “My dogs would be upset if I wasn’t Since deciding not to run in the 2006 debate over Kyoto centred on whether was a good thing to do as able to take such long walks with federal election, the former Victoria or not Canada can reach its targets, not well. I think the roads on them,” Anderson told roughly 80 peo- MP and environment minister has had what steps can be done to get things ple attending a speaking engagement more time to walk the dogs — one, like ANDERSON TALK 3 PAVING PLANS 2 Saturday afternoon at Meaden Hall. “I Liberal leader Stephane Dion’s, is also 10% off Tuesdays GANGES GIANT GRAPE EXTRAVAGANZA fresh From Chile (some restrictions apply) VILLAGE MARKET Extra Fancy Large to Extra Large Grapes 97 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Lb • Thompson • Red Globe • Flames • Black 1 4.34Kg OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm
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77%34 7).$$ Bugs clear out island school , 7"" Ê ° By SEAN MCINTYRE Conditions have improved is important.” ents of children attending #USTOM &LOORING Driftwood Staff but attendance is still down Dr. Murray Fife, a medi- Salt Spring Island Middle 3PECIALIZING IN CUSTOM 7IDE 0LANK Salt Spring residents can between 20 and 30 per cent cal offi cer with the Vancou- School and Salt Spring Ele- #LEAR $OUGLAS &IR officially cast aside hope of the norm. Bennett said a ver Island Health Authority mentary should also take s "RAND NAME mOORING AVAILABLE the 2007 flu bug will skip health warning posted on the (VIHA), said it is very rare precautions. s /VER (ARDWOOD 3OFTWOOD SPECIES IN STOCK over the island because it’s school’s website is intended for infl uenza and norovirus “The best solution is to already here in a big way. to keep parents informed. to occur simultaneously. stay home and stay hydrated,” £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx The infl uenza virus struck “Public health recommen- “You’ll know if you have he said, adding those who xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-`iÞ]Ê the Greenwoods extended dations are that everyone it,” he said. are not sick should make a care facility and the Fern- with this virus stay at home VIHA is monitoring other habit of washing their hands wood Elementary school for at least two days after schools on the island, but frequently. +POJTMPDBM*OWFTUNFOU in early February. To make they feel better,” reads the has so far only issued health Symptoms usually remain "EWJTPSZ4FSWJDFIBT matters worse, the facilities notice. advisories to Fernwood for up to 48 hours, but pre- BOFNQIBTJTPOUIF have since reported cases of “The virus can remain school and Greenwoods. cautions should be taken in stomach fl u, or norovirus. in the body for as long as Cases of influenza have the week following infection IJHIFTURVBMJUZ According to Fernwood two weeks after vomiting been reported at Gulf Islands to avoid spreading the virus. QSPGFTTJPOBMBEWJDF principal Richard Bennett, and diarrhea have stopped. Secondary School but num- Fife added infection rates BOETFSWJDFBMPOHXJUI the combined effect of the Drinking plenty of water and bers remain far below those remain on par with previous JOUFHSBUFEXFBMUI viruses resulted in a close to other fl uids, such as soups or at Fernwood elementary. years and the current out- NBOBHFNFOU 50 per cent absentee rate. juice, to prevent dehydration He said staff and the par- break is no cause for alarm. 1SPUFDUJOH PAVING PLANS From Page 1 BOEHSPXJOH Salt Spring needed attention ber of holes per road. one huge swamp.” uled to start April 1 and take ZPVSXFBMUI and I’m pleased the minis- Last year, 5,161 holes Regarding the paving pro- two and a half months to try is going to give it atten- were counted on 101 roads, gram, Norfolk wrote, “The complete. tion. I think also the winter for an average of 51 holes news about the road pav- “Today’s announcement was particularly hard on the per road. This year’s count ing is just wonderful for the will signifi cantly improve the roads on Salt Spring.” found an average of 62 holes island. Twenty kilometres quality of several important Although the news is per road. isn’t a lot, but it is a start.” and well-used roads on the welcomed by pothole count One couple on Musgrave However, most of the Island,” stated the release. .FFU+POJ(BOEFSUPO organizer Lorraine Norfolk, Road reported 849 holes this feedback she has received “Many of the existing roads she feels more should be year, up from about 600 in has been negative. have passed their original life ,°ÊÊ>`iÀÌÊ Ê * done. Beginning February 2006, said Norfolk. “Almost without excep- expectancy, so our govern- ÛiÃÌiÌÊ`ÛÃÀÊ>`Ê>V>Ê*>iÀ 7, Norfolk asked islanders There were also “count- tion the people who have ment is taking action to ensure xÎÇ£Èx{ÊÊÊÊÊ to count the potholes on less reports of broken and heard about Murray Coell’s that the roads are properly +ÕiÃÌöÊÊÊi>Ê°>`iÀÌJL«V`°V Salt Spring roads. When the eroded pavement and broken announcement . . . com- maintained for the safety of ÜÜÜ°}>`iÀÌ°V Áʺ "Ê L>ÀÊÀÕ`iÊÃÞL®»ÊÃÊ>ÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>`i>ÀÊvÊ >ÊvÊ ÌÀi>]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕ`iÀÊViVi°Êº iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀûÊ>`ʺ "Ê count closed on Sunday, a road edges resulting in the ment that it is far too little, all residents and visitors.” iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ`Û>ViÊ*À}À>»Ê>ÀiÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>`i>ÀÃÊvÊ "Ê iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ À«À>ÌÊ Ìi`]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕ`iÀÊViVi° total of 6,046 holes had been road getting more and more far too late,” she said. A dollar value was not counted on 96 roads. narrow,” Norfolk added via According to the govern- placed on the resurfacing Although fewer roads e-mail. “Quite a few people ment press release, the proj- because the work is being GET THE were counted this year than didn’t quite know how to ect will include paving and tendered, added Coell. last, there was a signifi cant count the areas where sever- seal coating various roads on Traffi c delays are expected $41995 JOB DONE increase in the average num- al holes had fi nally become the island, with work sched- during the construction. MS 290-20 with a STIHL MS 290 Chain Saw FIRE STRATEGY From Page 1 historical uses through interviews with needed to make sure fi refi ghters receive three years. neighbours and fi re department staff. adequate training to operate in a safe • Salt Spring Island Fire Protection “The aim is to determine if there is and effective manner. District trustees have set March 26 as any risk of contamination associated Acting board chair Bruce Patterson the date registered and qualifi ed voters with moving the dirt before construc- said volunteers cannot be expected to can elect trustees for two vacant seats tion,” said trustee Mary Gillies. leave their families and jobs for days on the island’s fi re board. MS 230-17 MS 390-20 According to Gillies, the test is at a time in order to receive proper Voting will take place at the Ganges Chain Saw Chain Saw required before the department can pro- training on Vancouver Island or the fi re hall between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. $34995 $51995 ceed with plans to construct a $400,000 mainland. An advance poll runs at the hall on training facility for the island’s esti- “It is not in the community’s interest Saturday, March 17 from 11 a.m. until HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT mated 50 volunteer and full-time fi re- to have a department made up of short- 4 p.m. Results will be announced at the 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm fi ghters. term and poorly trained volunteers,” next fi re trustee meeting on March 26 the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 SSIFPD applications to rezone and he said at 7:30 p.m. obtain Agricultural Land Reserve per- Speaking from the audience, partici- Election notices and candidate pro- mission for a parcel of land directly pant Ron Smith questioned whether the fi les will be published in the Driftwood. Tide Tables behind the Fulford fi re hall have been department really needed a costly facil- For more information, contact the Salt AT FULFORD HARBOUR made. ity at a time when the fi re department’s Spring Island Fire Department at 537- Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. Trustees argue the training facility is budget rose by 40 per cent over the past 2531.
FEBRUARY SA 03:18 2.8 9.2 21 00:42 1.5 4.9 08:38 3.3 10.8 WE 07:25 3.5 11.5 16:54 0.6 2.0 RCMP fi eld mischief and phone scams 14:09 1.2 3.9 25 01:55 3.1 10.2 Salt Spring RCMP report regarding possible suspects Anybody who witnessed card numbers.” 20:38 2.7 8.9 SU 05:17 3.0 9.8 09:09 3.1 10.2 receiving three complaints or witnesses in any of these or may have information “Salt Spring RCMP 22 01:23 2.0 6.6 17:57 0.6 2.0 of mischief to property in incidents, please contact Salt regarding this incident is strongly urge the community TH 07:48 3.5 11.5 the Fernwood area caused by Spring RCMP at 537-5555 asked to contact Salt Spring to not provide any numbers 15:02 0.9 3.0 26 02:59 3.3 10.8 22:22 2.7 8.9 MO 08:09 3.0 9.8 “paintballs.” or Crimestoppers. RCMP. over the telephone. Legiti- 09:58 3.0 9.8 “Mischief has occurred to Police also received a • Yet another version of mate callers already have the 23 02:12 2.4 7.9 19:01 0.6 2.0 the Fernwood school and the complaint of mischief to a the latest telephone “scams” information they require and FR 08:12 3.4 11.2 personal property of several high-school playing fi eld at has been reported. Once a do not ask you to provide it 15:56 0.7 2.3 27 03:46 3.4 11.2 24 00:18 2.9 9.5 TU 09:20 2.9 9.5 residents in the neighbour- the end of a recent basket- call has been received, the again. If you are at all unsure 11:24 2.9 9.5 ing area,” states a February ball game. A suspect vehicle voice says, “Your credit will about the legitimacy of the DDDDD 19:59 0.7 2.3 13 press release. was observed “tearing up the be revoked unless you push caller, hang up immediately. If anyone has information grass” on the fi eld. ‘1’ and provide your credit Don’t touch any buttons.”
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Former environment minister David Anderson is expressive as he gives a talk on climate change on Salt Spring • Departing GANGES Photos by Derrick Lundy last weekend. 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/3:00pm Daily ...... • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER ANDERSON TALK 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri 4:15pm Daily From Page 1 ...... moving.In the meantime, the “This is the in hopes some measurable With both the media and • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT country’s greenhouse gas progress might be made. the public now coming to 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri emissions have risen 27 per most critical “We could have done a terms with the issue, he said, 4:45pm Daily cent above 1990 levels. political issue better job, we should have the government has little SALTSPRINGAIR “I simply don’t buy into done a better job and I don’t choice but to act. book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 the argument we can’t meet we will think it is too late to get the Whether parties are deeply our targets right now,” he perhaps face job done,” he said. “It seems committed to change or pos- said. “There are many exam- in our lifetime.” to me we don’t have the turing for votes in an upcom- ples of success right across opportunity but rather the ing election, he said, doesn’t the board showing it is not — David Anderson, duty to follow the advice of really matter as long as cli- impossible.” scientists pointing us in the mate change is effectively former Liberal School District # 64 In the past decade, he said, right direction.” tackled. environment minister (Gulf Islands) chemical giant Dow Corn- For years, Anderson said, “This is the most critical ing has reduced its emis- the media was wrongfully political issue we will per- KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION sions by 60 per cent, the pulp All this was accomplished caught up in its duty to haps face in our lifetime,” he and paper industry is 50 per while we were largely sit- frame the issue as a balanced said. “I don’t really care who Any child who will be fi ve (5) years of age on or cent below its 1990 levels. ting by and twiddling our debate. While newspapers, does it. What I want is to before December 31, 2007 (born in 2002) should Newly established industries thumbs, Anderson said. television and radio reports make sure things happen.” register for the 2007/2008 school year February 26 show an average 40 per cent In a 45-minute talk fol- allotted more than 50 per Aside from catching up to March 1, 2007 at the school offi ce. improvement over their pol- lowed by a one-hour ques- cent of coverage to skepti- on spending time with his lution-belching brethren. tion-and-answer session, cism over climate change, he family, Anderson is now the Fernwood Elementary School Car emissions, he added, are Anderson made it clear the said, fewer than one per cent part-time head of the Uni- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. roughly half what they were time had come to go beyond of scientifi c studies rejected versity of Guelph’s Institute fi ve years ago. the politics of climate change the phenomenon. for the Environment. Fulford Community Elementary School 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phoenix Elementary School Island resident nabbed 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Salt Spring Elementary School on Canada-wide warrant 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. By SEAN MCINTYRE “This kind on February 8 to reduce any Galiano Community School Driftwood Staff chance of fl ight. of action is an (February 26, 27 & 28 only) A 46-year-old Salt Spring Horkoff has lived and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. resident is scheduled to arbitrary worked as a mechanic on terra firma Please bring your child’s immunization appear in a Saskatchewan violation of Salt Spring since he left BUILDERS LTD. records with you. courtroom this week in con- Saskatchewan in 2003. www.sirewall.com 537-9355 nection with his alleged role property rights, His lawyer, Hans Doeh- Mayne Elementary/Jr. Secondary in a marijuana grow-op in in my opinion.” ring, said his client was 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. that province. unaware of any charges Charges stem from David — Hans Doehring, against him until he was Pender Islands Elementary Secondary School Horkoff’s connection to a defence lawyer placed under arrest. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. farm located outside of Yor- Doehring maintains the Meals you would make.. warrant on Monday, Febru- if you had the time! kton, roughly 350 kilometres Salt Spring RCMP used Saturna Elementary School northeast of Regina. ary 12 after he appeared at unlawful tactics to arrest his Check our website the Ganges RCMP detach- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A 2002 investigation client. for our • by RCMP officers in Yor- ment in search of his vehi- “In my view, he still has weekly menus or our kton uncovered more than cle. his rights,” Doehring said. selection at Jana’s Bake Shop Parents or Guardians: please bring with you RCMP officers discov- “Towing Mr. Horkoff’s car verifi cation of the child’s birth date and citizen- $45,000 worth of drug-grow- Christine Godlonton ing equipment and product ered the outstanding warrant is an arbitrary violation of ship status (birth certifi cate, passport or Land- on the property. after investigating a reported property rights, in my opin- 537- 0867 ed Immigrant authorization) and Care Card. In a ruling at Duncan Pro- incident at his residence at ion.” www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com vincial Court last Wednes- 220 Fulford-Ganges Road He said he will be in con- day, Justice Keith Bracken on February 3. An ensuing tact with his client if and ordered Horkoff be remand- RCMP investigation failed when Horkoff returns to Salt SALT SPRING ed in police custody until to locate Horkoff at his home Spring Island in order to such a time that he can be or workplace. determine their next move. MINI STORAGE transported to Yorkton. According to an RCMP Officers did not charge Salt Spring RCMP arrest- statement issued on Febru- Horkoff for any events occur- 537-4722 ed Horkoff on a Canada-wide ary 13, offi cers towed his car ring on Salt Spring Island. AAffordableffordable Blinds... ppluslus Great Designs.
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4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Retailers bagging the plastic habit
Local Professionals By SEAN MCINTYRE “We try and with plastic bottles,” he said. mill plastic bag. ▼ Driftwood Staff “It’s the cost of doing busi- Even the Canadian Plas- you can count on! support green “We have been extremely impressed by A plastic bag tax is unlike- ness.” tics Industry Association Martin’s Financial expertise and ly to hit stores anytime soon, products At Thrifty Foods, cashiers (CPIA) has launched a cam- his commitment to providing according to Salt Spring are required to ask custom- paign to promote plastic bag excellent client service.” anywhere we Capital Regional District ers if they would like plas- recycling at www.myplas- Rocky Kinahan Tom & Leah Woods Administrative Assistant (CRD) director Gary Hol- can,” tic bags. The store recently ticbag.ca. 537-1730 According to the group’s Martin Hoogerdyk GRACE POINT SQUARE man. — Mike Tyson offered free reusable cloth Certified Financial Planner [email protected] “There are bigger fi sh to bags with all purchases website “plastic shopping fry,” he said. “That’s not to exceeding 30 dollars. bags revolutionized how say don’t fry the small fi sh, “In terms of waste it’s not Salt Spring Natureworks people shop for food and but there are already facili- as serious a matter as elec- owners Cathryn and Craig essentials. It is hard to think ACCESS CANADA'S of a world without them.” ties in place to deal with the tronics, for example,” he Seedhouse took the battle TOP INSURANCE FIRMS said. Recycled plastic bags, the bags.” against the traditional plas- site states, are used to create • Life Insurance Holman’s comment fol- While consumers are tic bag a step further when • Critical Illness increasingly asking for new bags, railway ties, traffi c lows a growing movement they eliminated them from cones, decking and patio fur- • Long Term Care to root out the strong and change, Ganges Village Mar- their Ganges store over a niture, among other things. • Disability long-lasting enemy shoppers ket general manager Mike year ago. Cathy Cirko, the CPIA’s • Office Overhead encounter on a daily basis. Tyson said, plastic bags are “With the business we’re vice-president of environ- [email protected] While statistics for Salt just too convenient and pop- in it just made sense,” Cath- ment and health, said impos- Spring are not readily avail- ular to eliminate overnight. ryn said. “The response has ing a ban or levy on plastic MAFALDA able, Canadians use approxi- He said the store will been great. Our customers bags may have unintended Hoogerdyk 537-1730 mately 30 billion plastic bags begin selling biodegradable love them.” consequences. each year. doggie litter bags, garbage The move costs the store “Since people have fewer In addition to the avail- bags, kitchen bags and gar- roughly fi ve times more, but bags around the house, they ability of recycling facilities den bags within the coming it’s a price the store own- are more inclined to go out weeks as they become avail- and buy some,” she said. for bags on the island, Hol- ers and customers appear Education, not legislation, When you want the man said, alternatives like able from distributors. willing to pay. The store’s she said, is still the best way best! cloth bags are an option. “We try and support green trademark transparent bags to promote awareness and 6 different long arm Concentrating on other products anywhere we can,” are stronger and take only reduce waste. forms of trash, he said, is Tyson said. “In the begin- two years to break down, “Essentially it is up to the models from far more likely to have an ning it’s always diffi cult to considerably less than the consumer. We believe in con- impact, he added. get used to. It was the same 500 years for a run-of-the- sumer choice,” Cirko said.
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION Environmental Assessment Included are commitments Certifi cate for the powerline to environmental, wildlife SALTSPRING ISLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT project linking the mainland and vegetation manage- with Vancouver Island. ment, archeological and Approval follows a com- cultural resources, and land ELECTION OF TRUSTEES prehensive review through use. the British Columbia Envi- On July 7, 2006, the VITR ronmental Assessment Offi ce project received approval Notice is hereby given to the owners of land within the Saltspring Island Fire Protection (EAO), which considered from the British Colum- District that nominations for trustee (2 positions) will be received between: environmental, economic, bia Utilities Commission 9:00 A.M. Tuesday February 27, 2007 social, heritage and health (BCUC) after almost two factors, notes a press release years of stakeholder consul- and 4:00 P.M. Friday March 9, 2007 from project proponent B.C. tation by BCTC. During which period the nomination documents shall only be received during the offi ce Transmission Corporation However, BCUC approv- hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Ganges Fire Hall or (BCTC). al is under appeal in the “We are pleased that our Court of Appeal, with a case arrangements may be made to fi le nomination documents by phoning Carole Gear at commitment to sustainabil- expected to be heard at the (250) 537 9255 or Thomas F. Moore at (250) 472 0059. ity, First Nations engage- end of March. ment, and public involve- More information about The two (2) Trustee positions are for a three year term commencing at the end of the ment has been recognized the certifi cate is available at: by the EAO,” said Jane Pev- www.eao.gov.bc.ca/epic/ Annual General Meeting to be held on March 26, 2007 and terminating at the end of erett, BCTC president and output/html/deploy/epic_ the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2010. CEO. “Moving forward, we project_home_250.html are committed to ongoing BCTC is the Crown cor- The Election to be held on Monday, March 26, 2007 at the Ganges Fire Hall from communications with resi- poration responsible for dents, the public and other the planning, operation and 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the Training Room. An Advance Voting opportunity will be interested parties to mini- maintenance of the prov- held in the Training Room on Saturday, March 17th 2007 between the hours of 11:00 mize the impact of the con- ince’s publicly-owned elec- A.M. and 4:00 P.M.. Candidates shall be nominated by two duly qualifi ed electors of struction of this project.” trical transmission system. the Saltspring Island Fire Protection District. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Fire Hall or from Carole Gear, Deputy Returning Offi cer (250) 537 9255 or Dovecote provides site Thomas F. Moore, Returning Offi cer (250) 472 0059. for fl ute-fl ying research Those persons eligible to vote at this election will have the following qualifi cations: A University of Guelph “I don’t know anyone 1. Be a Canadian Citizen masters student spent last else in Canada or even week on Salt Spring learn- North America that is fly- 2. Be eighteen years of age or older ing the ancient art of fl ute ing pigeons as performance 3. Be a resident in the Province of British Columbia for at least six months prior fl ying at Dovecote Gallery art. It’s gratifying to discover studio. someone that really wants to to this election Dovecote’s Timothy learn about this amazing art 4. Be an owner of land within the boundaries of the Saltspring Island Fire Hume, the well-known artist, form.” Protection District sculptor and pigeonologist Hume started flying taught fi ne arts student Annie pigeons when he was eight 5. One vote is also allowed for each board or corporation that owns land within Dunning after consulting years old. the Fire Protection District. The Board or Corporation must designate one with her at the University of Dunning said her proj- Guelph last year. ect, called Air Time, “is a person in writing to act as an authorized agent to vote on its behalf. Dunning has created her musical collaboration with own instruments and test- pigeons. I am building If more than one person is registered on title as owner of land then those ed them on Hume’s trained instruments based on the owners may vote providing they meet the qualifi cations set out above. No persons may birds on Salt Spring. historic model of Chinese vote more than once with the exception that they may vote as an authorized agent and Amarah Gabriel, another pigeon whistles. well-known local fi lm maker “Chinese pigeon whistles personally if they own land on a personal basis. and island artist, photo- are lightweight whistles, graphed and video-taped the usually made of bamboo or whole program. gourds that attach to the tail Dated at Ganges, B.C. Thomas F. Moore “The art of pigeon fl ying feathers of pigeons. As the this 16th day of February 2007 Returning Offi cer is ancient,” said Hume, “but pigeons fly the air passes it is rare knowledge today at over the whistles’ apertures least in this country. creating sound.”
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 5
Bookkeeping, Payroll and Road Tax Services David Waddington safety Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor QuickBooks Setup and Training talk set Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support Islanders with an inter- 537-0854 est in traffi c and pedestrian SpecializingSpecailizing In Small Business safety should aim to get their thoughts together in time for a March 12 meeting. That’s the first of three public sessions sponsored by the Capital Regional Dis- trict (CRD) to review issues and discuss opportunities for improving pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety in the LIFE’S A DITCH: From left, John Dewar, Ross Beverage and Kurt Duff of Bader north part of Ganges village: Contracting work on the road on Ganges Hill, hooking up Three Point Motors’ Rainbow Road and Lower Ganges Road north of Rain- Bishops Walk project and other properties to the sewer. The work has resulted in Photo by Derrick Lundy bow Road to Atkins Road. delays and traffi c-bottlenecks in Ganges. “The community is invit- ed to attend these meetings to provide information that will help develop concep- Circle of Courage speaker tual plans that could result in safer streets in the future,” states a press release. “Director Gary Holman empowers school community is coordinating this project and has outlined a number By STACY “I don’t want an ent child, I want a respon- of community safety issues CARDIGAN SMITH sible child,” he said. “We along Lower Ganges Road Driftwood Staff obedient child, I can shape the personalities and Rainbow Road.” Islanders learned about want a of kids if we give them the The Monday, March 12 reclaiming youth at risk and proper kind of discipline.” meeting runs from 4-8 p.m. the Circle of Courage as they responsible Finally, generosity is at Meaden Hall on Blain were treated to a lecture by child.” something that is also natu- Road. Dr. Martin Brokenleg during ral and within us all, said a district-wide professional — Martin Brokenleg, but it must be fostered. Authorized Warranty for development day on Friday. Brokenleg AEG, ASKO, BOSCH, A powerful and emotional In response to Brokenleg’s personal power and under- SAM ANDERSON DCS, DACOR, DANBY, speaker, Brokenleg visibly presentation, Gulf Islands APPLIANCE REPAIR DIMPLEX, ELECTROLUX, affected most of the School standing one’s own virtue or Teachers’ Association presi- FABER, FISHER PYKELL, District 64 staff and com- goodness. dent Jim Lightfoot said, “A Prompt, Reliable and Professional Service FRIGIDAIRE, GE, munity members with his Traditional Native Ameri- lot of the principles he’s talk- on all Makes and Models GAGGENEAU, HOTPOINT, vivid stories and personal can culture cites the above ing about are done in the dis- Hot Water Tank & Appliance Installation INGLIS, KENMORE, experiences in these terms: trict and classrooms, but a KITCHENAID, LG, examples. tel: 537-5268 MARVELLE, MIELE, lot of what he’s talking about 24 hour - 7 day Brokenleg is director of belonging, mastery, indepen- fax: 537-1100 SUB ZERO, dence and generosity. They is putting it all together.” EMERGENCY SERVICE native ministries programs “I like big pictures. What’s pager: 538-9000 ULTRALINE, THERMADOR, and professor of the First state these values are neces- VIKING, WEST KING, our big goals? He’s doing 124 LAWNHILL DRIVE, Nations ministry at the Van- sary for empowerment, and WHIRLPOOL that.” SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC, V8K 1M9 SAM ANDERSON couver School of Theology. it is these that in turn form Lightfoot added that some He is a reverend, a member the Circle of Courage. of the vivid and emotional of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Conversely, in Western cul- examples Brokenleg cited and co-author of Reclaiming ture these values have been brought tears to his eyes. Youth at Risk: Our Hope for interpreted as individualism, Lightfoot estimated about the Future. winning, dominance and 250 people took in Friday’s According to Brokenleg, affl uence, said Brokenleg. presentation, including 40 Knitwear Collection on our 2nd floor “youth at risk” is a term that People are meant to members of the public. no longer applies to a select belong. At birth, a baby must The second half of the few children, but to all of belong to a mother to sur- day-long presentation today’s youth. vive. By adolescence, kids applied Circle of Courage He argued that themes feel such a powerful need theories and the need to use propagated in our culture to belong they will accept a betray youth, and youth false sense of belonging and a resiliency approach, rather are often viewed as unim- join gangs, Brokenleg said. than “a risk approach,” when portant. He also said we He went on to state people dealing with youth. devalue human presence, have a “universal need to “Resiliency doesn’t mean citing impressive statistics know our own competency.” that you won’t fall down, it to back up his claim. The “The desire to learn is a means that you’ll be able to average time parents now natural human condition.” get up,” said Brokenleg. spend engaged in meaning- He argued that “in edu- Finally, he cited issues ful conversations with their cation, we need to become that lead to troubled youth. children is depressingly low: experts to understand- According to a Search Insti- approximately three minutes ing where the mastery can tute study, the number one per day for mothers and 49 be.” This, he stated, can be thing that puts children at seconds per day for fathers. achieved by learning “to risk, not including sexual According to Brokenleg, define everything a child abuse, is being left home in order to have good self does as an asset.” alone for extended periods. esteem, a child must under- Independence, or self- Other issues Brokenleg cited go four fundamental experi- responsibility, can be learned included hedonistic values, ences. 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6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Galiano schools meet in fi lm studio By STACY of 15 fi lms at GIFTS. CARDIGAN SMITH “This is the fi rst time I’ve Driftwood Staff actually wrote, acted and Grades 4-8 students edited in it and it was a good donned berets to play fi lm- experience,” he added. maker at the Gulf Islands The movie Mackay helped 02%&!"2)#!4%$ 2/5.$ (/-%3 to make is about a student UNIQUE DESIGNS s HEALTHY s SUSTAINABLE Film and Television School (GIFTS) recently. who gets brainwashed by s The intermediate class at a mad scientist and tries to www.mandalahomes.com Galiano Community School attack his friends. Luckily, spent three weeks writing, good prevails in the end. shooting and editing short Grade 7 student Rebecca 15 years of movies. It was the fi rst time Luttmer also prefers fi lming Real Estate Knowledge in over 10 years that such and acting to editing. a large-scale project had “It was really fun, but it taken place between the two was kind of boring when 25 years of schools. they were teaching us how GIFTS, which is usually to set up the camera,” she Island Life said. “But the actual act- closed from November to ing and fi lming was fun . . April, was abuzz with activ- . But not editing. You have carol OWLES SALT SPRING REALTY • 537-5515 ity last Wednesday as stu- to watch the movie over and F www.carolfowles.com dents put the fi nishing touch- over again and it gets kind of www.mls.ca • email: [email protected] es on their fi lms. While some boring.” learned how to add special Her movie was about a effects, others made sound jewel thief with a heart. effects in the foley studio or Fellow Grade 7 student wrote out fi lm credits. Nicole Baines had similar }ÀV i 3TEWART 2D For the project, the inter- sentiments. mediate class was broken “Out of all the equipment, 3ALT 3PRING "# FILM FRIENDS: Nicole Baines, right, and Sofi a Lutt- I like using the camera the into three smaller groups, mer were part of a Galiano school contingent work- INFO AGRICHEMCA each working with a men- most. Sound is fun, but it ÊÊ>ÞÌV> ing on projects at the Galiano Film and Television tor and producing their own (the boom mic) gets heavy,” Ê SOIL PLANT WATER TESTING WWWAGRICHEMCA Photo by Stacy Cardigan Smith piece. Students learned skills School last week. she said. The last time a project took such as script writing, prop- place between the schools er camera usage (including fi lmmaking skills developed, the pressure.” " - Ê7/ ,Ê/ -/ but life skills as well. “GIFTS is a great place was in 1995, soon after white balance), shot compo- GIFTS opened. Three vid- Students learn how to for kids to come and explore *UST ONE CALL FOR SAMPLING ANALYSIS sition, and video and audio eos made then won national editing using Adobe Premier effectively work in teams, their creative side,” she said. awards, added Goring. AND REPORTING ALL WITHIN A WEEK Pro. make creative decisions and Speaking with students, it This year’s project, which At times it seemed the stu- take risks, said Fair. is clear they enjoyed the gen- would normally have cost #OLIFORMS s METALS s NUTRIENTS s ARSENIC s FLUORIDE dents had an inherent under- “I have never been involved eral experience, but many $15,000, came with a price standing of fi lmmaking and in a project that was so preferred being in front of tag of only $1,000, which the equipment. highly curriculum-aligned,” the camera to working in was funded by the Mabberly xÎn£Ç£Ó Because the kids aren’t added Galiano school prin- the edit suite, or “nerd hole” Trust Fund, said Goring. afraid to play with comput- cipal Glenn Goring. as it’s fondly referred to by Although Goring was ers and computer programs, Although a three-week Fair. unsure if the new videos they tend to pick up the skills intensive course puts a lot “People say that I’m a real- would be entered for awards, 7HEN YOU NEED A LAWYER easily, said GIFTS co-direc- of pressure on the kids to ly good actor,” said Grade 4 they will be shown on Thurs- FOR QUALITY REPRESENTATION tor Kenna Fair. perform, Fair said they rise student Aslan Mackay, who day, February 22 at the South However, not only are to the task and “excel under said he has been in upwards Hall on Galiano Island. #ALL +EITH /LIVER "3C ,," ,ITIGATION Impaired charge nets 14-day jail term s #IVIL AND #RIMINAL A 36-year-old island resi- In other court news: sample due to his poor denti- dent arrested on his way COURT • A Salt Spring man tion and a recent operation to s %STATE AND 7ILL DISPUTES home from a local pizza received a $450 fi ne and a remove a lip tumour. s 2EAL %STATE #LAIMS parlour will spend 14 days one-year driving prohibition Pedersen said he is trying behind bars after pleading DOCKET in Ganges court last week to overcome a long history s #ONSTRUCTION ,IEN CLAIMS guilty to driving under the alcohol level of .15. after pleading guilty to a sin- of alcoholism by attending infl uence of alcohol in Gan- Justice Keith Bracken gle count of refusing to pro- counselling. ges Provincial Court last imposed the mandatory vide officers with a breath • Justice Bracken issued week. minimum jail time and a sample. a $500 fi ne and imposed a 3INCE Salt Spring RCMP pulled two-year driving suspension RCMP officers stopped one-year driving prohibi- AT ALL LEVELS OF #OURT over Colin Ward as he tried based on Ward’s previous Harold Pedersen along tion to a Vesuvius Bay area to exit the Ganges Village impaired driving charges Lower Ganges Road near resident following a guilty Market parking lot on the from 1992 and 2004. the Ganges Village Market plea to driving while pro- evening of December 8, Defence lawyer Tybring on April 15, 2006 at 5:15 hibited. 3ALT 3PRING )SLAND 2006. Hemphill told the court his p.m. “I acted in a very stupid Officers were acting on client suffers from bipolar According to a police and irresponsible way and #ELL PHONE a tip called in by a local disorder and has spent the report, offi cers on the scene am very thankful nothing +EITH /LIVER restaurant staff member better part of his life fi ghting noticed a strong smell of happened to anyone,” Lynn who noticed the customer alcohol addiction. alcohol coming from the Woodside told the court last appeared intoxicated. “Unfortunately, when he vehicle. Pedersen report- week. According to a police gets depressed he can get edly wobbled and appeared RCMP officers stopped report presented by Crown quite self-destructive. He uncertain on his feet when Woodside near the intersec- counsel Barb Penty, Ward was extremely depressed at he was asked to get out of tion of Vesuvius Bay Road moved very slowly, smelled the time of this incident.” the vehicle. and Chu-An Drive on Janu- of alcohol and fumbled for Hemphill said Ward Speaking in Pedersen’s ary 3, 2007. his vehicle registration at the has since become actively defence, lawyer Hemphill Woodside’s licence was time of the incident. involved with a local church said the accused was coop- suspended following an A test conducted by police in an effort to “become a erative with officers and August 2006 impaired driv- revealed Ward had a blood- new man.” unable to supply a breath ing conviction.
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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 7 Community Services launches new lunch program By DAWN HAGE bank coordinator for SSICS. “People are cold and hun- Driftwood Staff “When Shawn approached gry,” she said. “Some people Thanks to a generous offer us with his idea, it took off.” just don’t eat and this was from Shawn Walton and “This is a wonderful bene- the fi rst warm meal that they Liz Bell-Walton of Auntie fi t for Community Services,” had eaten in three days.” Pesto’s Cafe and Deli, Salt she added. Plans are to continue the Spring Island Community The homemade soup is program year-round and Services (SSICS) can fi nally cooked fresh every Tuesday Morris believes that demand make a longstanding dream morning and delivered to will only increase into the a reality. Community Services by vol- summer months. The “Tuesdays Let’s unteers. Lunch will be served Do Lunch” program was In addition, breads and every Tuesday from 11 a.m. launched last week in the sweets from local donors until 2 p.m. in the basement basement of the Commu- who have been contributing of Community Services nity Services building as a to the food bank for years located at 268 Fulford-Gan- lunch service to keep hun- will fi ll out the meal. ges Road. Tuesdays Let’s Do gry islanders full and warm “All the bread, buns and Lunch is open to any islander when times are tough. sweets are donated by local who drops by. When the Waltons came businesses Ganges Village “Anyone who needs a hot forward with the idea of Market, Jana’s Bake Shop, meal is welcome,” said Mor- donating freshly made soup Salt Spring Bagels, Barb’s ris. to the food bank every week, Buns and Auntie Pesto’s,” Community Services also it proved the impetus to get said Morris. needs beverage donations. the much-needed program Last week’s opening of “Donations of coffee, tea, up and running. Tuesdays Let’s Do Lunch juice and milk would be “I have volunteered at the was an overwhelming suc- more than welcome,” said TUESDAY’S WOMEN: A new community lunch program debuted last Tuesday food bank for seven years cess with over 35 partici- Morris. at Community Services, thanks to donations from various businesses and volun- and we have always had a pants and Morris anticipates Call Morris at 537-9971 plan to do a lunch program,” teers. From left are Tomiko Koyanma, Melanie Morris (food bank co-ordinator) that the program will con- ext. 502 for how to contrib- said Melanie Morris, food and Dori Edwards. Photo by Shari Macdonald tinue to grow. ute to the lunch program. Concrete examples support sustainability Coins for Crosswalks By ELIZABETH NOLAN entertainment and shopping Driftwood Staff needs are all available in Thank You For Helping to Purchase Years of research and close proximity is central to experience helping small cutting down on car use and communities create sus- carbon production. She also a Crosswalk Light for the Kids tainable plans for growth spoke of working in har- anchored Elisa Campbell’s mony with natural systems talk Sustainable Develop- instead of erasing them. ment in an Island Context Campbell said that incor- last Thursday. porating sustainable design Campbell replaced origi- plans into community nally scheduled speaker planning from the outset, Patrick Condon as speaker instead of regarding indi- in the second of the series, vidual efforts (such as green sponsored by the Institute buildings) as special or dif- for Sustainability Education ferent, is a necessary and and Action (I-SEA). Her important shift in thinking. qualifi cations as director of Another crucial component the Design Centre for Sus- is to design on at least the tainability at the University neighbourhood scale. Again, of British Columbia guaran- just including a green build- teed that Campbell was not ing here and there is not a last-minute choice, but a enough. leader and expert in the fi eld “People are going to come s walk with much to share. here,” Campbell stated near Coins for Cross Through the Design Centre the end of her presentation. Coin walks for Sustainability, Campbell “So how can we accom- s for Cross works with groups to make modate them?” One way to valuable research accessi- that answer that question, ble, and to help implement she suggested, is to identify vision into action. In part this what parts of island living means working with offi cial we don’t want to go away $22,456 community plans (OCPs) to and work to maintain them. make sure the ideas in the The desire to keep green documents are actually real- space, for example, means ized. increasing density in already “So many OCPs say all developed areas. $17,500 the right things and so many In her conclusion, Camp- OCPs are not implemented bell left a positive image of TOTAL RAISED $22,456 on the ground,” Campbell the island community and stated. what could be achieved here $15,000 Campbell and her asso- with commitment to a strong ciates have found that OCP. diversity is a key attribute “Many of the pieces that of sustainability. She list- exist here on Salt Spring ed mixed housing options already are the right ones, $12,500 within neighbourhoods as and so much of what has particularly important, as is already been done is in the mixed commercial and res- right direction,” she said. idential space. The notion “And so the challenge is, of the “complete commu- how to double your popula- $10,000 nity,” where well-paid jobs, tion and keep things as right Monies collected in excess of $20,000 will be used for an education/ housing, food production, as they are now.” awareness program and the Ganges Neighbourhood Transportation Steering Group who are studying other crossing issues in Ganges. Smaller ferry on Route 9 People travelling on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands Installation is scheduled for March 2007. SCHOOL route of B.C. Ferries this week should note there’s a smaller vessel on the route. For more information SPEED The Queen of Nanaimo is undergoing engineering work, on the crosswalk initiative, contact the but will hopefully be back in service on the weekend. 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8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Fees reprieve Last week’s throne speech from the provincial government caused audible relief in at least one sector of society: those concerned that the September 29, 2006 B.C. school fees court ruling would see a number of enrichment programs and fi eld trips eliminated in the next school year and more budget stress in general. The government has stated its intentions to amend the B.C. School Act, which currently stipulates fees cannot be charged for any programs required to graduate. The Supreme Court ruling interpreted that to mean “a school board is not permitted to charge student fees for courses or for materials, or for musical instruments, that are required for stu- dents to successfully complete a course leading to graduation.” Music programs and fi eld trips taken as part of course curricu- lum were threatened as a result. Long-time Victoria school trustee John Young took the prov- ince to court to stop school districts from charging fees of any kind, while even classroom supply fees have become the norm. Young argued that charging such fees was contrary to provisions of the School Act, and there wasn’t much doubt about the act’s intention. His intentions were laudable. Ideally, all educational pro- grams should be funded wholly by the government and a lack of resources should not prevent an individual child or family from having the same opportunities as ones with more fi nan- cial capacity. But costs of providing even a basic education Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. '5,& )3,!.$3'5,& )3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. 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Letters to the Editor Vision quests tual realm explorations, and only sion, and eventually both, in more It is almost impossible to an of the Canadian Indian Sacred As the only eighth-degree a beginning in terms of shamanic advanced authentic shamans’ train- explain the “why” of the diffi- Inner Circle Council (CISC) — a Wapitihoipi master shaman in training, which takes on increas- ing, which is easily distinguish- culties and rigours of each suc- spiritual-initiates First Nations Canada, and national chairman of ingly rigorous requirements as able by the gentleness and peace- cessive degree from six on to society — we both now represent the new dispensation First Nations’ one progresses through advancing ful spirits of its ascending degrees nine (the most advanced in all Canada on the World Inner Medi- Medicine Chiefs’ Spiritual Coun- levels of self-discipline, spiritual adherents. peace-oriented shamanic training cine Sacred Council, from which cil, I was particularly pleased to strength, thinking autonomy and While totem animal vision quests traditions worldwide) let alone will emerge the grand sachem read about school district’s efforts self-reliance! represent the first level (or first the “what”; as to the “how” of (or “chief head leader”) who will to revive interest in First Nations Whereas the “totem animal” degree) in genuinely traditional surviving such severity, that is ride point in the returning of First cultural identity and spiritual sym- vision quest seeks spiritual guid- native spiritual training, the aim where Great Spirit steps in in a Nations supremacy in North Amer- bols, as explained by Gulf Islands ance, as well as the acquisition and content become geometrically very real way to help, guide and ica. Secondary teacher Yarrow Shee- of the benefi cent aspects of one’s clearer and more intense right up comfort master shaman ascend- In a peaceful, gentle, legitimate han. (February 7 Driftwood). medicine wolf, or medicine eagle, to the fifth degree level of new ing initiates who could not possi- and single heartminded manner, The special form of vision quest for example, the ultimate purpose dispensation shamanic training bly survive without this vital and we master shaman lead the way! she describes, while accurate, is and goal of all forms of vision prerequisites, and switch into loga- ongoing mystical contact! CHIEF LAUGHING EAGLE, but one form, however, of an entire quests is direct intuitive commu- rithmic progression once the sixth Having begun my ninth-degree aka Brother Francis of Aquari- spectrum of possibilities in spiri- nication with “Great Spirit,” either level is considered — the master master shaman planetary elders us, aka Francois Jaubert, in feminine or masculine expres- shaman’s “demarcation line.” training, along with the chairwom- Fulford Your Under-million-dollar crowd can’t be pushed off island letters are By GEORGE EHRING at Grandma’s House. For its tain circumstances, and not population could increase sig- welcome Last week, Oona McOuat IN part, the Local Trust Com- everywhere on the island. The nifi cantly even beyond that. rightly, and thoughtfully, mittee neither owns land nor housing focus group review- How many more people drew attention to a number of builds housing, and has no ing changes to our official could our resources and Letters to the the serious housing problems RESPONSE authority to raise funds for community plan is also in infrastructure sustain? Where editor are faced by many members of that purpose. the process of making recom- will the water come from? welcome, but our community, who struggle out and moving on. Not many The fact is that neither mendations to the Trust about What would be the impact on to find affordable accom- have a commitment to build the Trust nor the CRD goes the use of cottages and suites. our roads, our land use, our writers are modation. Finding sustain- rental accommodation or around looking for people At the same time, members watersheds, our use of ener- requested to able solutions to our housing entry-level housing, because living in cottages and kicks of the potable water focus gy, or on the environment? If the profi t is elsewhere. keep their problems is undeniably quite them out. We didn’t in Oona group are very concerned we are looking for a sustain- submissions to a challenge. Nor are the federal or McOuat’s case, either. In that about the supply of ground- able community — and peo- provincial governments and We’re all aware that many instance, the CRD building water available in many ple everywhere tell me that 400 words or people live here in illegal and agencies building housing any inspector issued an eviction places on the island; they and should be a priority — then less. Letters may often substandard dwellings. longer. They offer loans, sub- notice in response to a com- members of the environment As the person who supervised sidies, mortgages and grants what are the limits? Some be edited for plaint, because an accessory focus group are also worried people say that we are already the census, Oona is in a good to non-profi t organizations to building had been converted about density and sanitation in brevity, position to know about the provide housing — and our beyond them. legality and illegally to an accommodation watershed areas. The Ganges Let me be clear. Whatever people living permanently not community has been the ben- unit. That’s where Oona was village focus group is talking constraints we establish on taste. Writers only in cottages (which tech- eficiary of these programs. living. Another house and cot- about the desirability of more are also asked nically is not allowed), but Both the Land Bank and tage are already built on the people living in the village, the island absolutely must not also in buses, trailers, tents, the Murakami project have property. I understand that the but we need to be sure that be at the expense of losing to furnish a and even converted chicken received funding — and they cottage is also occupied per- the North Salt Spring Water- those people who can’t afford telephone coops and other outbuild- have, or will, supply much- manently, in violation of the works District could supply new million-dollar homes. number where ings. Their circumstances are needed accommodation. But zoning. (The people living in those people with water. We need the diversity of they may be frequently awful, unhealthy, despite their best efforts, the the cottage were not evicted.) Under current zoning people of all ages, incomes, unsanitary and unsafe. And number of units they can pro- The property is in the Cedar — that is, without changing talents and eccentricities that reached during yet they may have no choice. vide is a drop in the bucket. Lane water district, an area any rules whatsoever — the make this such a great place the day, and to The private sector isn’t build- Our CRD director Gary notoriously short of water. number of dwellings that to live. It’s our job — all of us sign their letters ing much affordable hous- Holman opted Salt Spring This situation shows how might eventually be built on — to work together to fi gure with their full ing on Salt Spring Island, and Island into the CRD’s Region- the use of a property can run the island could result in a out how to make that happen, hasn’t for a long time. Given al Housing Trust Fund, and up against sustainable living. population of about 18,000 and to make sure that people name. Thank the already high and escalat- we’ve already received The Community Housing — nearly double the num- like Oona have places to live you letters will ing price of land, most devel- $375,000 from it, which is Task Force recommended to ber of people already living that are legal, healthy, safe not normally be opers are far more interested great. That money will help the Trust that people should here. If we legalized the use and sustainable. considered for in putting down a million-dol- supply affordable housing in be allowed to live in cottages of cottages and suites for per- The writer is a Salt Spring lar house, getting their money the Murakami project and and suites, but only under cer- manent accommodation, our trustee. publication.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: What part of Salt Spring’s heritage do you find most interesting?
Briana Bapty Mike Ogis Alice Friedman Andrew Beddoes Robert Bourassa I find the island’s past I’m interested in the story of The variety of interesting My choice would be the black I’d like to find out more on fascinating, especially the the black slaves who came people who’ve settled here. settlers who came up here the history of parking on island’s history of forestry. here to find freedom from The island has always and remain to this day. Salt Spring Island. slavery in the United States. attracted people from all over the place. Letters to the Editor (approximately $30,000), Swartz Bay ferry terminal). island in the Trust to ban the save about $35 per year in were the undisputed champi- Sanitizing ons. Then the idea caught on Several months ago, I con- ongoing maintenance and If money is the issue, perhaps common lightbulb. energy costs. The incandescent light and other provinces started tacted a couple of members the quality of the bathing there could be a fundraiser • Fluorescent bulbs use experience make it well bulb was first developed sending teams, and before of the swimming pool com- for the initial cost of the sys- 72 per cent less energy than worth it. He said there is vir- almost 125 years ago and long Canterbury had to fi eld mittee of PARC regarding tem. I urge people to contact incandescent. tually no maintenance for PARC if you have still have since that time has under- stronger and stronger teams the chlorination system they • For every incandescent the fi rst three to four years. concerns about this issue. gone no major modifi cations. to retain their supremacy. Of are planning to use in the bulb replaced with fl uores- After that, the “cells” peri- As the pool will not be com- Much of the energy used in cent, 500 few pounds of coal course, it couldn’t last and new pool. odically need to be replaced pleted for at least a few more the common light bulb goes is burned. eventually teams from other I also sent them some (for about $1,000 each), months, perhaps it is not too into heat, not light. They are JEAN GELWICKS, provinces went on to win. information about the Lec- depending on pool usage. late to change the decision! like little heaters that pro- Woodland Drive One job I would not want, tranator saltwater sanitizing A Lectranator system fact CORRIE HOPE FURST, duce very little light for the would to be a judge at the system that is used at the sheet states: “The positive Roland Road energy required to run them. Improv kids fi nals. While the competition Panorama Pool in Sidney. considerations to this system Somewhere in the neigh- As a father whose daughter is fierce, the camaraderie I was told that the decision include: eliminates the need Light switch bourhood of 90 per cent of attended the arts program at between teams is so evident had already been made and for dangerous gas chlorine, Change light bulbs and the energy used to run an Canterbury High School in and you cannot help but feel that they are going to use a cost effective, reduced need save money. It is that simple. incandescent bulb is wasted Ottawa, I was delighted to a tremendous sense of pride “puck chlorine” system. of pH adjustment chemicals, This was one of the many on heat output. read that Jason Donaldson is watching these fine young I have been swimming water less irritating to bather things we can do to take It is time to take a step taking our own team to the Canadians. There are no los- regularly at Panorama Pool eyes, clean, manageable, easy “personal responsibility for forward. Fluorescents are a National Improv Games to be ers at the national level, only since the lakes got too cold, to operate, people like it.” global climate change,” said bright idea whose time has held in Ottawa from April 2-7 winners. after the summer. It has been David Anderson who spoke at the National Arts Centre. I think the life skills gained A number of people I have come. A few facts: Tickets are almost impos- the nicest pool experience talked to have expressed sur- on Salt Spring last week and • The average lifetime from being a member of I’ve had during my 30-plus who appears to be walking sible to get for the fi nals. For an improv team is the most prise that a new pool (espe- of a 60-watt incandescent those who have not experi- years of regular swimming. cially in a health-conscious the talk himself. light bulb is about 750 powerful teaching tool avail- enced an improv competi- able. I urge everyone who There is a minimal amount place like Salt Spring Island) Compact fl uorescent light hours. Compare that to a 14- tion, I can assure you it is one reads this letter to call Art- of required chlorine, but it is would be using an old-fash- bulbs are so efficient that watt fl orescent bulb that is of life’s moments not to be virtually undetectable — no Spring today and get tickets ioned chlorine system. I consumers that use them expected to burn for nearly missed. Twenty teams will for the fundraiser on Thurs- chlorine smell, no burning believe that this would keep instead of the outdated inef- 10,000 hours. assemble in Ottawa for a week day, February 22. Let us fi ll eyes, no dry hair. It is like some people from using the ficient incandescent light • The average home has that students, parents and audi- the theatre to capacity. swimming in salt water. pool. Personally, if the new bulbs benefit financially about 30 light fixtures. By ence members will remember BOB FENSKE, I spoke with a very knowl- pool has a detectable level of as well as doing the right replacing the fi ve most fre- for the rest of their lives. Can- Salt Spring edgeable operator in the fi eld chlorine, I will probably con- thing. I am thinking if this quently used light bulbs in terbury High School started and was told that although tinue to swim at Panorama is a no brainer maybe we your home with fl uorescents, the improv games many years MORE LETTERS 10 the initial cost is more (a short bus ride from the should become the first the average household can ago; and for several years CBC Radio needs to join the real world; sing for supper I am writing this now company for providing funding, when they are secretly tuning into ics? Is it any wonder that CBC from a designated dog called “underwriting spots.” The Oprah Winfrey? continues to struggle on both the suite in a Comfort Inn rules are that these short spots It’s time CBC Radio joined the TV and the radio sides? somewhere along the HEAD TO HEAD cannot hawk a product (i.e. the real world and started singing for If you want a taste of what CBC I-5 Interstate corridor, BY PETER VINCENT NEW Ford Excursion!) or a “call their supper. Are they too elitist to Radio could be, there are a num- on my way to south- to action” (i.e. Call NOW on this pound the pavement for corporate ber of ways to tune in to National west desert country. limited time offer!) sponsors? Is asking the listen- Public Radio. If you have a decent A curious thing: dog-friendly having babies in any signifi cant The result is a much more ers for donations through a fund- radio in your car, try 94.9 FM motels are either disgustingly numbers is the fundamentalist civilized, much more democratic ing campaign beneath their dig- for NPR out of Seattle. They are cheap or obscenely expensive. I Christian Right. That means in 20 product. Two of their radio shows, nity? Shouldn’t the talent be paid also on the two Canadian satellite opted for the former. But, wheth- years, North America will have “Democracy Now” and “The commiserate with their popular- TV dishes and through streaming er it’s $200 a night, or $49.99 a a huge voting block of pro-life, Morning Edition” were the num- ity, not by how many years they audio on your computer. After a night, I harbour a grudging admi- anti-feminist, extreme Christians, ber one and number two most lis- have punched the clock? Let’s half hour of “Democracy Now” ration for the business acumen of who will likely control all levels tened to programs in the country not worry about real time audio you may think we, north of the Americans. of government. It must be true. I last year. I would love to tell you until we have mastered real time border, are sleepwalking through Days are spent with the cruise heard it on the radio. who leads the ratings in Canada, economics. life. control on 75 mph, stopping only National Public Radio (NPR) but the measuring system is so I love CBC Radio, particularly Because everyone in the United for gas, coffee and beef jerky. In seems a beacon of rational dis- skewed in Canada, that any guess in its halcyon days of Peter Gzows- States seems to have an opin- California, speed limit signs are course, similar to our own CBC. is a shot in the dark. ki. I wake up with Rick Cluff at 6 ion, and everyone seems to be suggestions, at best. The radio is The one exceptional difference BBM Nielsen Media Research a.m. on CBC 690. The Current involved. Driving through the alive with talk shows. Everything is funding. Their funding comes compile their ratings statistics is usually interesting, despite the mountains to the northern Cali- from the far right, as Rush Lim- from equal amounts of govern- based on radio listener volunteers opening cheesy disco music and fornia coastline, in the middle of baugh castigates all things liberal, ment funding, corporate funding jotting down what they are listen- the badly written current affairs nowhere, I came across a giant and Air America, which gives it and private donations. ing to over a one week period. quip. Early afternoon program- professional billboard at the edge right back. This is a much more balanced Primitive, to say the least. What ming is generally palatable with of someone’s farm, imploring I learn on the “Happiness rational approach than the current kind of kid is going to scratch Mark Forsythe moderating. the USA to get out of the United Hour” that if you are consider- CBC Radio model, which is 100 down the radio station he is lis- But should “generally palat- Nations. A half mile further down, ing a serious relationship with a per cent government funding, 0 tening to while screaming down able” be good enough? Is there again in the middle of nowhere, a woman, make sure that woman per cent anyone else. the Pat Bay Highway into Victo- accountability anywhere, when gas station/corner store advertis- has a few close female friends. If NPR has taken a PBS approach. ria with Eminem wailing through there is 100 per cent government ing giant bottles of Three Olives she doesn’t, run for the hills. At the end of a half hour seg- his or her car audio? How many funding? Is merely showing up Vodka for $19.99. I learn that the only segment ment there is a small 15 second jot down Jergen Goethe’s “Disc on time and staying out of jail I love America. of North American society that is clip thanking an individual or a Drive” show on CBC Radio Two, enough in today’s hard econom- [email protected]
10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
Letter to the editor? Press release? What’s On calendar event? More letters Send it to news@gulfi slands.net. got suckered by an expen- (you ready for this?) April and a “nice project” in a Stop TILMA sive, big-business initiative Fool’s Day, the two proposed greedy world of exploitive Everyone is praising the economics is truly a revolu- provincial Liberals’ new coat campaign, instead of being coal-fi red power plants will quietly ignored, as with be revived, with the B.C. tionary way of thinking and of green paint, as though TILMA! government saying, “Sorry, acting: invest in the poor. the two proposed coal-fi red NORTH SALT SPRING Under Oregon’s Measure our hands are tied by this Yunus’ Grameen Bank has power plants have already 37, an owner of property in here piece of paper!” helped tens of millions of received a fi nal stake through WATERWORKS DISTRICT the middle of suburbia can It says it right there in the world’s poorest families the heart. decide they want to put a pig Article 5, Paragraph 2: “Par- help themselves, with total However there is a large farm there. If the local zon- ties shall not establish new loans in the billions and the problem — a problem so ing laws preclude this — as standards or regulations that highest pay-back rate among any bank. huge that letting two dirty they should — the property operate to restrict or impair Today, a “socially con- NOTICE coal plants be built in B.C. owner can fi le a claim to be trade, investment, or labour scious bank” is an oxymo- is just the tip of the iceberg. compensated for the value of mobility.” I’ll bet the law- FLUSHING OF ron, as big banks pocket bil- The problem is the Trade, the “taking” of his proposed yers at Compliance Power WATERMAINS Investment and Labour use of the land, and the juris- Corporation and AESWapiti lions of the people’s money Mobility Agreement, better diction must either pay up, or Energy Corporation (con- every year for themselves known as TILMA. allow the pig farm. Oregon tractors for the two proposed and shareholders. FLUSHING OF WATERMAINS WILL BE An even bigger problem courts are currently clogged coal-fi red plants) are already This is the real intent and CARRIED OUT IN THE DISTRICT ON is that Gordon Campbell with some 7,000 such claims thumbing through their effect of the falsely named TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS knows damn well that he involving over half a million briefs. “free market” and globaliza- tion: total power and money AND FRIDAYS - BEGINNING FEBRUARY 27 has little power to imple- acres, according to a study American voters in five for the top few and trickle- THROUGH APRIL 27. ment the wonderful-sound- by The Institute of Portland western states wisely defeat- ing things he outlined in the Metropolitan Studies, at ed TILMA-like initiatives down to the other 6 billion Throne Speech. His new- Portland State University. last November, with only people on Earth. No matter found greenness rings hol- TILMA could be inter- Arizona joining Oregon in what PR (persuasive repeti- Short periods of low pressure and discoloration of water low and insincere in the face preted similarly. It has the relinquishing regulation tions) we hear, the present can be expected between these dates. Consumers are of TILMA, which he quietly potential to gut the authority in favour of investment. system is nasty and designed that way. warned to be on alert for discolored water, especially signed, without public nor of Islands Trust, the Agri- Shouldn’t BC voters have For a sobering look at before using washing machines, dishwashers and other legislative review, in April cultural Land Commission, the same opportunity? 2006. globalization, read Confes- applicances. and regional districts and JAN STEINMAN, If you haven’t heard of local governments through- Sharp Road sions of an Economic Hit TILMA, it is to B.C. what out BC. One could envision Man by John Perkins. Essen- Commercial establishments such as laundromats, Measure 37 was to Oregon the opposite of the situation Speed bumps tially, since the end of World restaurants and beauty salons will receive advance two years ago — in effect, above, where an Albertan As well as traffi c round- War II, the U.S. has invaded warning of fl ushing in their vicinity if a request for such a “harmonization” of reg- developer chooses to put abouts to calm traffi c, what many countries economi- notifi cation is received by the District, Please contact the ulations between B.C. and four houses per acre in the about speed bumps? cally; if that didn’t work Every town in Mexico, they invaded covertly, and if NSSWD at 537-9902. Alberta, with emphasis on middle of prime B.C. farm- protecting property rights of land — or collect $5 million probably because they can- they needed to, they invaded investors. But unlike Ore- not afford traffi c lights, has militarily. Their intent was In no case can the District accept responsibility for any for not doing so, as decided gon’s Measure 37, TILMA by an extra-judicial tribunal speed bumps on the main to install regimes in coun- claims arising out of the use of discolored water. was made law without pub- of his investor-class peers. routes in and out of town. tries to advance their agen- lic nor legislative input. At I imagine that once TILMA They are well marked by da, bring in certain Ameri- least the citizens of Oregon quietly goes into effect on signs and do a great job of can corporations with huge slowing traffi c. Those bumps contracts for mass money are big and with sometimes laundering, then get those three bumps in row. Any countries chronically indebt- ISLANDS TRUST driver that ignores the warn- ed to the U.S. This was the MAYNE ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE ings does not ignore it a sec- model of “bringing democ- ond time. racy” repeated from Iran to KEN MUGRIDGE, Panama to Afghanistan. To NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Salt Spring this day, no one has heeded Eisenhower. Microcredit During her talk at Art- NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayne Island Local Trust Committee will be holding a Public Hearing on Thanks to Jim Standen Spring, Catherine Austin Proposed Bylaw No. 144 cited as “Mayne Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 144, 2007”, for for his excellent article on Fitts said, “Nothing will the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters microcredit in the February change until we change how contained in the proposed bylaw at 12:30 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Mayne Island Church 14 Driftwood. I encourage money works . . . We have to people to read Dr. Yunus’ House, 360 Georgina Point Road Mayne Island. stop feeding the tapeworm, Banker to the Poor — the stop funding the enemy.” most inspiring and relevant At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw There is little honesty and book I’ve read in years. He no future in the economics shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters should have won the Nobel contained in the proposed bylaw. we presently have. Exploita- for economics as well as the tion of people and the envi- Peace Prize. Proposed Bylaw No. 144 – cited as “Mayne Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 144, 2007” ronment will implode even- Microcredit works not tually, as it rots daily. only for the poorest in the In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 144 is to replace the current Offi cial Community Plan for the An economics of care poorest countries, it has been (social, ecologic and sus- Mayne Island Local Trust Area. successful in many destitute communities in the U.S. A tainable) through systems A copy of the proposed bylaw and any background material that may be considered by the Trust Committee wave of similar programs like microcredit are tangible in respect of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Islands Trust Offi ce, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, are also starting across actions that help salvage Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory Canada, including our own democracy, alleviate poverty holidays, commencing February 21, 2007 and up to and including March 9, 2007. Salt Spring Island Monetary and attain a real system of Foundation, which is set- fair trade based in human For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the Local Government Act, ting up microcredit loans for values, not vices. Society additional copies of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at various notice boards on Mayne Island local farmers. (Check with worthy of a Nobel prize. commencing February 22, 2007 and can also be viewed on the World Wide Web at the following URL: them for details.) KEN ROULEAU, http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/ma/bylaws.cfm What seems “quaint” Salt Spring
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12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
NOW SERVING RANTS ROSES SALTSPRING & ings. Judy Willett having the faith in my abili- AND ties and vision to support me RANTS Rants to the person(s) who in the quest for a music festi- AREA dumped the skin and entrails val on Salt Spring Island. We To all the slobs on this of a deer in the ditch on Nor- all owe you a truckload of the island who throw their cof- ton Road. Shame on You. fi nest perfumed spring roses Ken Bulcock fee containers, etc., out of Eugene Chung for that. Monik Nordine owner/operator their car windows along the roads. Every day when we A rock solid and sturdy go for a walk, we invariably ROSES bunch of roses to Mark Prompt, courteous service since 1990 end up picking up other peo- Rithaler from Slegg Lumber ple’s garbage. C’mon folks, A huge bouquet of roses to and Jason Fraser for helping SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS we live in one of the most the person who returned my the parents of the Tree Frog TOLL FREE beautiful places in Canada. camera to the police. TG Daycare to fix our drive- Let’s have a little pride in our way and culvert. Yeaaaaaa! 1•877•715•1019 community and surround- Roses to John Neville for TFDC or (250) 715•1019 Are we still OK with no FREE SEMINAR Find out how your investments can make a difference. sustainability progress? By MEROR KRAYENHOFF the best we can realistically It’s 1992, and I’m par- IN hope for. This is the future Make money. ticipating in the Sustainable that we’re living into. Salt Spring Island Round- Every so often, I get called ® table (SSSIR). We’ve come DEPTH a dreamer or utopian or Make a Difference. up with a list of recommen- unrealistic and here’s why I dations that we believe will You are cordially invited to an exclusive socially responsible investing seminar we’re undertaking another dream. Reality is that we’re move Salt Spring onto a OCP review and I’m experi- unlikely to get appealing hosted by Island Savings Credit Union and The Ethical Funds Company®, more sustainable path. I’m encing déjà vu all over again. bicycle paths, public transit Canada’s leader in sustainable investing. hopeful that we’ll see bicycle All the same issues with all is a long way off, our drink- paths, public transit, clean the same good intentions, ing water is likely to con- drinking water, a pedestrian- tinue to deteriorate as more oriented Ganges, building but in the last 15 years close to nothing has happened. people and more cars occupy Special Guest Speaker using non-toxic local mate- our watersheds, Ganges may So, it seems we can’t create Diane Haggarty – The Ethical Funds Company rials, affordable housing, become known as one of the more locally produced food much in the way of bicycle most vehicle-centric towns Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm and locally produced energy paths, public transit, clean in BC, walking will become (solar, wind, micro-hydro). drinking water, a pedestrian- Date: February 22, 2007 more dangerous, and park- Fast forward a few years oriented Ganges, buildings ing will become even worse, Location: Island Savings Credit Union and I’ve contributed to the using non-toxic local mate- we will continue to build 124 McPhillips Ave, Ganges 1996 official community rials, affordable housing, with imported toxic building plan (OCP) review, where more locally produced food materials, suffi cient afford- the community is recom- and locally produced energy. able housing will continue to mending bicycle paths, pub- With another OCP and more elude us, local farmers will Seating is limited, please RSVP to lic transit, clean drinking clarity in articulating what it continue to struggle, and water, a pedestrian-oriented (250) 537.8868 or (250) 537.5587 is that we want, are we likely locally produced energy will Ganges, building using non- continue to be a pipedream. toxic local materials, afford- to get what we want? 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WELCOME... EMBRACING HOPE, TAKING ACTION We are proud and excited to offer the program of our 8th annual March 2-4, 2007 community film fest, OUR ISLAND, OUR WORLD. The films we present Gulf Islands Secondary School & The Fritz are stories of people from all over the world who are challenging the difficult realities they face. The people who inspire us are those OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY, who not only find ways to survive but do so with joy and a passion MARCH 2ND @ GISS for life. Music, sculpture, film, painting, 6:30-9:00 PM Fabulous Evening Eats at Intermission Café drama connect us to history and 6:45 PM GISS Jazz Ensemble persuade us to take action. Planet- wide, hope shines through those 7:30 PM SHIPWRECKED, an award winning short, shot on Salt Spring Island actions taken by ordinary people who dare to confront negative Featured Film: TOCAR Y LUCHAR (To Play & To Fight) forces with the strength of belief There is a wonderful renaissance of orchestral music alive in Venezuela today, where nearly a quarter million youngsters participate in the Youth and Children’s Orchestra System. Creating harmony and building community in their own possibilities. Together were surprising benefits of a program originally meant merely to expose rural youth to music. Interweaving they create alternative futures. interviews of world class musicians and conductors with impressive youth performances, TOCAR Y LUCHAR is a This festival is in their honour. testimonial to the importance of the arts in community building. ~Maggie Schubart FILM GUIDE 2007
Please bring your Film Guide to the Festival Saturday, March 3rd @ GISS Sunday, March 4th @ GISS
JANE MAHATMA STEPHEN HELEN MARTIN LUTHER JANE GOODALL MAHATMA STEPHEN LEWIS HELEN MARTIN LUTHER GOODALL ROOM GANDHI ROOM LEWIS ROOM CALDICOTT ROOM KING JR. ROOM ROOM GANDHI ROOM ROOM CALDICOTT ROOM KING JR. ROOM (Dance Studio) (S205) (S207) (S211) (S210) (Dance Studio) (S205) (S207) (S211) (S210) 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM A Garota 5 min. Double Dare Howard Zinn: You Bombay Calling Crossing Arizona Sound of the Soul Saudi Solutions Iraq for Sale: Shameless: Independent Favela Rising 81 min. Can’t be Neutral on 72 min. 75 min. 70 min. 77 min. The War Profi teers The Art of Disability Intervention: 80 min. a Moving Train 75 min. 72 min. Breaking Silence 78 min. 75 min. 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM Escape to Canada 9/11 Press for Truth A Garota 5 min. Uganda Rising I Know I’m not Alone The Four Seasons Shipwrecked 10 min. The Venus Theory Why Thee Wed? The Judge and the 81 min. 85 min. Everything Blue: 82 min. 86 min. Mosaic 54 min. The Winking Circle 52 min. 60 min. Fanatic 56 min. The Colour of Music Filmmaker in Attendance 50 min. 76 min. Film Editor in Attendance 12:55 PM 12:55 PM 12:55 PM 12:55 PM 12:55 PM Global Dimming Shades of Sammy The Tobacco Slow Food Breaking Ranks 1:20 PM 1:20 PM 1:20 PM 1:20 PM 1:20 PM 60 min. 6 min. Conspiracy Revolution 52 min. 56 min. Ram Dass: Have You Heard Shadow Company ADBUSTERS: State of Fear: Steal this Film 60 min. 52 min. Filmmaker in Attendance Fierce Grace from Johannesburg? 86 min. The Production of The Truth About 93 min. 90 min. Filmmaker in Attendance Meaning 19 min. Terrorism 94 min. 2:20 PM 2.20 PM 2:20 PM 2:20 PM 2:20 PM POPaganda: Dead in the Water Rong Radio 8 min. My Father, My Raised to Be Heroes Frankensteer The Art & Crimes of 52 min. Rocked: Sum 41 in Teacher 52 min. 54 min. 48 min. Ron English 82 min. Congo 50 min. Filmmaker in Attendance 3:35 PM 3.35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 3:15 PM Make Way for the Saltspring Skate The Power of Life Running Out of Out of Balance: FILM FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL A State of Mind The Digital Dump: Living 5 min. Park 6 min. Community 53 min. Control 60 min. ExxonMobil’s FAVOURITE FAVOURITE FAVOURITE 92 min. Exporting Re-Use & The Bicycle 19 min. The Pipe Dream The Man Who Impact on Climate TBA TBA TBA Abuse to Africa Couldn’t Sleep 60 min. Change 65 min. 56 min. Producer in Attendance Filmmaker in Attendance
SATURDAY 3 MARCH SUNDAY 4 MARCH FILM FESTIVAL 3:00 - Shut Up & Sing: The Dixie Chicks 3:00 - Babel RATE AT 5:00 - The US vs. John Lennon 5:00: Shut Up & Sing - The Dixie Chicks THE FRITZ 7:30 - Babel 8:00 - The US vs. John Lennon $4.50
Thanks to our co-sponsors: PARC and The World Community Development Education Society (WCDES), featuring fi lms from its Traveling World Community Film Festival.
Film GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PAGE TOP CHANGEFilm WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 ▲ 00 Descriptions Descriptions In In Alphabetical Alphabetical Order ON SCREEN AT THE FILM FEST Order Saturday March 3 A GAROTA GLOBAL DIMMING RAISED TO BE HEROES THE US VS. JOHN LENNON HAVE YOU HEARD FROM JOHANNESBURG? SHUT UP AND SING! 6 min./Fernando Pinheiro/2006 60 min./Duncan Copp/2005 40 min./Jack Silberman/2006 96 min./David Leaf, John Scheinfeld/2006 90min./Connie Field/2006 99 min./Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck/2006 10:00AM/Jane Goodall Room 12:55 PM/ Jane Goodall Room 2:20 pm/Helen Caldicott Room 5:00 PM/The Fritz 1:20 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room 5 PM/The Fritz A beautifully crafted animation short from Brazil. A Garota (The Kid) has We may have grossly underestimated the speed at which our climate is Refusenik in Attendance Exploring the Vietnam era struggles that remain relevant today, The US A just cause can gain momentum, and we need to understand how. This Kopple and Peck travel with the Dixie Chicks, from the peak of their no dialogue, and therefore leaves interpretation to up to the viewer. The changing. During the three days following 9/11 when the entire US airline They will fi ght for their country; they will die for their country, but not in vs. John Lennon tells the true story of the US Government’s attempts to compelling new fi lm from Connie Field demonstrates that civil disobedience popularity as the top-selling female recording artists of all time, through story animates a child (in black and white) along with the other players (in fl eet was grounded, a climatologist observed the immediate and dramatic the West Bank and Gaza Strip. And though they act on conscience, they silence John Lennon, the beloved musician and iconic advocate for peace. can work. To breakdown apartheid was one of the greatest human the now famous anti-Bush comment made by lead singer Natalie Maines watercolour) to tell a story of “The Kid” (reference Charlie Chaplin). The absence of vapour trails and the cloud cover they produce. He also found pay a steep personal price. After years of executing missions against Featuring extensive interviews with those who knew him best, this powerful achievements of the 20th century. This story offers a word of hope. It in 2003. The fi lm was shot over three years as the Chicks were under background consists of a painting on canvas. A visual treat . that the temperature worldwide had increased astonishingly during that the Palestinians, often involving violence and oppression, some soldiers new look at the life and times of John Lennon captures the mystique of the demonstrates that acts of protest and conscience, so often dismissed as political attack and received death threats from the far right wing. At a time brief period. Why? Global Dimming illustrates a previously debunked now believe their country’s actions are inhumane. These ‘refuseniks’ man, the ideals he fought for, and the price he paid for simply trying to make pointless, can gradually accumulate into an irresistible force for change. when the US is supposedly fi ghting for democracy and freedom across BABEL phenomenon, new fi ndings that return it to prominence, and demonstrate its are confronted with an excruciating dilemma: Do they obey orders and the world a better place. the globe, the fi lm raises questions about US freedom of speech and the 142 min./Alejandro González I’árritu/2006 potential global impacts. continue a cycle of aggression and revenge? Or do they refuse to negative consequences of the ‘War on Terror.’ 7:30 PM/The Fritz THE VENUS THEORY I KNOW I’M NOT ALONE serve, risking vehement backlash and condemnation from family, friends 86 min./Michael Franti & Catherine Enny/2006 Through a series of misunderstandings, fi lmmakers interweave the HOWARD ZINN: YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A and society? 52 min./Pasii Toivianinen/2004 STATE OF FEAR: THE TRUTH ABOUT misfortunes of Moroccan, American, Mexican and Japanese families. In the MOVING TRAIN 11:40 AM/Stephen Lewis Room 11:35 AM/Martin Luther King Jr. Room TERRORISM remote Moroccan desert, a rifl e shot rings out - detonating a chain of events Michael Franti, world-renowned musician and human rights worker, travels 78 min./Deb Ellis & Denis Mueller/2004 The Venus Theory is an invaluable tool for clearly explaining the science 94 min./Paco de Onis, Pamela Yates & Peter Kinov/2005 that will link an American tourist couple’s frantic struggle to survive, two ROCKED: SUM 41 IN CONGO to Iraq, Palestine and Israel to explore the human cost of war. A compelling 10:00 AM/Stephen Lewis Room 50 min./Adrian Callender/2005 behind global warming. This fi lm explores the possibility of the Earth’s 1:20 PM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room Moroccan boys involved in an accidental crime, a nanny illegally crossing into soundtrack, visual and musical montages, and Franti’s intimate commentary This acclaimed fi lm looks at the inspiring life of Howard Zinn, renowned 2:20 PM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room temperature one day equaling the temperature on the planet Venus. Also How can an open society balance demands for security with democracy? Mexico with two American children and a Japanese teen rebel whose father historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labour outlined are projections of our atmosphere’s warming in the coming century, speak to many generations. We hear the voices of everyday people Based on the fi ndings of the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation is sought by the police in Tokyo. Winner of a Golden Globe Award for best Rocked is a grippingly honest and unscripted account of Congo in organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel, and what this means for our planet, various species, and humankind. surviving and creating under the harsh conditions of war and occupation. Commission, the fi lmmakers blend personal testimony, history and archival drama, and nominated for 7 Academy Awards. turmoil, as seen through the eyes of the acclaimed rock band, Sum 41. and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. The war has been characterized as one of the world’s worst humanitarian footage to tell the story of escalating twenty year violence in this Andean THE BICYCLE Featuring rare archival materials, You Can’t Be Neutral captures the crises ever documented in Africa. The band members meet Congolese THE WINKING CIRCLE INDEPENDENT INTERVENTION: BREAKING nation. “Military justice” replaced civil authority, while widespread abuses 14 min./Katerina Cizek/2006 essence of this extraordinary man who remains a catalyst for progressive youth caught in the crossfi re, including child soldiers and victims of 50 min./Benny Zenga/2006 SILENCE by the Peruvian Army went unpunished. Nearly 70,000 people died and change after 60 years. Narrated by Matt Damon. Featuring music by Pearl 3:35 PM/ Jane Goodall Room assault. Sum 41 observes the struggle for survival in a country where, 11:40 AM/Mahatma Gandhi Room 75 min./Tonje Hessen & Schei & David Bee/2006 now the efforts for reconciliation are welcomed by all Peruvians. Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg. Pax Chingawale pedals his bicycle over 20 km per day, visiting his neighbours since 1998, more than three million people have been killed and war has With a simple philosophy - create everywhere, redeem everything, and 10:00 AM/Martin Luther King Jr. Room from house to house. He travels to twenty villages in southern Malawi to been more prevalent than peace. eccentrify the world-- the youth of an Ontario town ignited a spark of artful Amnesty International Selection A STATE OF MIND battle AIDS at the grassroots. Pax works with traditional healers who are THE JUDGE AND THE FANATIC expression. This group of outrageous and courageous young people refused This award-winning fi lm illustrates the importance of independent media in 92 min./Daniel Gordon/2004 infl uential at the local level, yet who often contribute unwittingly to the spread 56 min./Tom Meffert/2005 to listen to the jeers of their conformist peers and gladly accepted the label times of war and corporate control. Independent Intervention contrasts 3:15 PM/Helen Caldicott Room 11:40 AM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room RONG RADIO of the disease. He is not a doctor or nurse. Who is this man, and how does 8 min./Kary Stewart/2004 of ‘fools’. This is a funny story about youth creating a community where all the mass media s coverage of the invasion of Iraq with non-embedded, Daniel Gordon follows the lives of two young schoolgirls preparing to be he carry out his mission? Yemeni Judge Hamoud al Hitar and his Religious Dialogue Committee individuals and individuality is valued. independent investigative reporting, and shows the brutal realities of war. gymnasts in North Korea’s ‘Mass Games’. A State of Mind offers interpret Islamic texts, and seek to rehabilitate the most hardened Islamic 2:20 PM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room The Order of the British Empire or OBE is one of a series of different As the major US networks remove human suffering from their depiction of us a glimpse into one of the world’s least known societies. The British BOMBAY CALLING radicals through a close reading of the Qur’an and the sunna (traditions WHY THEE WED? war, Operation Iraqi Freedom appears to be a triumph of democracy and fi lmmaker received permission from the North Korean government to fi lm from the life and teaching of the Prophet Muhammad). Tom Meffert’s richly awards given for exceptional achievement or service. Jamaican born 72 min./Ben Addelman & Samir Mallal/2006 50 min./Cal Garingan/2005 freedom. This fi lm brings home the critical role of independent media in the two girls and their families for eight months leading up to the ‘Mass 10:00 AM/ Helen Caldicott Room insightful documentary explains how agents of terrorism have systematically British poet, writer and musician Benjamin Zephaniah, is best known 11:40 AM/Helen Caldicott Room for his works with children and his vociferous left of centre approach to unmasking this lie. Games’, and was given unprecedented access to the lives and stories of Addelman and Mallal dive into the bustling world of late nights, long hours sought to change the meaning of Islam to suit their own ends. Yemen’s war of Moments after a monumental court victory, two men make history outside a this otherwise sealed-off state. and hard partying of a new labor force in Indian society—the telemarketers. words with the dark heart of terrorism has enormous implications, not just for political and social issues. When he was added to the Honours list for the Vancouver courthouse. They’re the fi rst same-sex couple to marry in British This generation of call-centre employees perfects their British and American that country, but the larger world as well. Arts, Zephaniah’s response was “Me? OBE me? Up yours.” I thought Columbia. Since then, many others have said ‘I do’ with pride. Gay and IRAQ FOR SALE; THE WAR PROFITEERS SOUND OF THE SOUL: THE FEZ FESTIVAL OF accents to sell clients half a world away. They are paid more money than their “No way, Mr. Blair. No way, Mrs. Queen.” lesbian marriages are out of the closet! Filmmaker Cal Garingan introduces 75 min./Robert Greenwald/2006 WORLD SACRED MUSIC parents ever dreamed of earning--at least for awhile. Fast-paced and gritty and LIFE RUNNING OUT OF CONTROL the eight couples who challenged the law in court. Playful weddings and 10:00 AM/Stephen Lewis Room 68 min./Stephen Olsson/2005 fun Bombay Calling is also a compelling inside look at youth culture in India. 60 min./Bertram Verhaag/2004 SALT SPRING SKATE PARK colourful images distinguish this fi lm. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low 8 min./Ryan Fogarty/2005 10:00 AM/ Jane Goodall Room 3:35 PM/ Helen Caldicott Room Price and Outfoxed) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, The ancient city of Fez in Morocco annually hosts ‘The World Sacred BREAKING RANKS This fi lm carries us on an enlightening journey to India, Norway, and the 3:35 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room widows and children changed forever as a result of profi teering in the 55 min./Michelle Mason/2006 Ryan Fogarty has captured the spirit of community building on Salt Music Festival’. A gathering of musicians from diverse religious forests of Colombia, offering inspiring images of resistance and hope amidst so-called ‘reconstruction’ of Iraq. Iraq For Sale uncovers the connections and secular traditions, as well as artists, scientists, spiritual leaders, 12:55 PM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room the pressing concerns about the science and ethics of GMOs, corporate Spring Island. This project has been enchantingly documented, from Sunday March 4 between private corporations getting richer in Iraq, and the decision-makers Filmmaker in Attendance start to fi nish and is a clear testament to the importance of meeting philosophers and international development representatives is held to control of food, and the patenting of human, animal, and plant life. Beyond who provide the astonishingly lucrative no-bid contracts. promote peace. ‘The Fez’ was founded over a decade ago in response to Breaking Ranks is a moving documentary that examines the current the immediate health and safety concerns, Life Running Out of Control the recreational passions of our youth. It is thoroughly entertaining, phenomenon of US soldiers seeking refuge in Canada as part of their ADBUSTERS: THE PRODUCTION OF MEANING the Persian Gulf War and the world’s growing religious intolerance. The seeks to understand the wider implications of today’s biotechnologies. informative and just amazing to watch. 19 min./Adbusters/2005 resistance to the war effort in Iraq. With intimate access to four American 9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH astonishing variety of performances underlines how the power of music 1:20 PM/Helen Caldicott Room military deserters, their lawyer and families, Mason documents their 85 min./Ray Nowosielski, John Duffy/2005 refl ects our fundamental interconnectedness. MAKE WAY FOR THE LIVING SHADES OF SAMMY Raising serious questions about consumer culture, this collection of experiences as they try to exercise their consciences. Heroes to some and 5 min./Gary McNutt, SOLID & Harry Manx/2006 6 min./Natalya Alonso/2006 11:35 PM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room Adbusters’ “anti-preneurial” counterculture video advertisements is culture traitors to others, as these young men navigate the international controversy 3:35 PM/ Jane Goodall Room 12:55 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room Following the attacks of September 11th, a small group of grieving families UGANDA RISING jamming by the pros, and a primer on “mental environmentalism.” Here is the 82min./Jesse Miller, Pete McCormack/2006 caused by their decisions; their stories raise challenging questions about This music video shows an 8000 fl ag installation on Salt Spring Island. The Filmmaker in Attendance waged a tenacious battle against those who sought to bury the truth about citizenship and the meaning of duty. challenge of media democracy: to change the way information fl ows, the way the event—including, to their amazement, President Bush. In 9/11 Press 11:35 AM/ Helen Caldicott Room fl ags represent the humans that die each day due to HIV/AIDS, and due to a Winner of last year’s scholarship to Gulf Islands Film and Television School we interact with the mass media, the way meaning is produced in our society. lack of a serious response by the wealthy countries of the world. The African for Truth, six of them, including three of the famous ‘Jersey Girls’, tell the Filmmaker in Attendance (GIFTS) made a fi lm, in one week! She and her collaborators participated Amnesty International Selection CROSSING ARIZONA reality is from Lesotho and its people. The song is written and performed by the Media Intensive Program Week, and this is the result. Natalya will be powerful story of how they took on the greatest powers in Washington— 75 min./ Joseph Mathew/2006 A GAROTA 1986 marked the outbreak of a war in Northern Uganda between local blues artist Harry Manx. there to introduce her fi lm, and tell you about the process. and won!—compelling an investigation, only to watch the 9/11 Commission 10:00 AM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room 6 min./Fernando Pinheiro/2006 fail in answering most of their questions. government forces and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel group 4,500 illegal border-crossers venture into the treacherous Arizona desert 11:35AM/Stephen Lewis Room lead by self-proclaimed prophet intent on founding a regime based on the THE MAN WHO COULDN’T SLEEP SHIPWRECKED A beautifully crafted animation short from Brazil. A Garota (The Kid) has no every day. Most are men in search of work, but women and children are also 60 min./Judy Jackson/2006 Ten Commandments. Waging a campaign of brutal terror, the LRA has 10 min./Devon & Kirsten Bolton/2006 dialogue, and therefore leaves interpretation to up to the viewer. The story POPAGANDA: THE ART AND CRIMES OF seeking to reunite with their families. This infl ux of migrants and the attendant 3:35 PM/Jane Goodall Room RON ENGLISH abducted more than 25,000 children for soldiers, and has displaced one rising death toll have elicited complicated feelings about human rights, culture, 11:40 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room animates a child (in black and white) along with the other players (in watercolour) and a half million civilians. The fi lmmakers interview former abductees, Filmmaker in attendance 85 min./Pedro Carvajal/2005 class, labour and national security. Frustrated ranchers repair cut fences while Filmed at Beddis Beach on Salt Spring Island, a lonely boy follows tiny to tell a story of “The Kid” (reference Charlie Chaplan). The background consists Ugandan mediators and international court representatives, including Noam In Judy Jackson’s third fi lm in a trilogy, we set out again with an indefatigable 1:20 PM/ Helen Caldicott Room humanitarian groups place water stations in the desert in an attempt to save footprints uncovering artifacts that have been left behind. Clue by clue he of a painting on canvas. A visual treat - fun and imaginative. Chomsky. They pay tribute to the children who retain hope despite never Stephen Lewis on one of his last missions to assess the global response and pieces together the most amazing of stories. With the sudden intrusion The modern day Robin Hood of Madison Avenue, Ron English paints, lives. Crossing Arizona reveals the surprising political positions people continue his own emotional-roller coaster journey. With him we visit South knowing peace. take when immigration and border policy fails everyone. by his mother, this journey is abruptly halted and he fi nds all is not as it BABEL perverts, infi ltrates, reinvents and satirizes modern culture on canvas, in Africa and Lesotho. We see his delight and pain at witnessing the strength seems. Or is it? Created by Saltspringers Devon and Kirsten Bolton, 142 min./Alejandro González I’árritu/2006 songs, and directly on hundreds of pirated billboards. Shot entirely guerilla- and carnage at the grassroots level. In Lesotho, one of the countries worst THE US VS. JOHN LENNON DEAD IN THE WATER Shipwrecked stars McKenzie Alexander, who is Devon’s 12-year-old 3:00 PM/Sunday/The Fritz style, the fi lm chronicles the evolution of an artist who offers an alternative 96 min./David Leaf, John Scheinfeld/2006 52 min./Neil Docherty/2006 hit by the pandemic, there is new optimism. Lazarus-like, the sick are rising son, who attends Salt Spring Middle School. See it! Through a series of misunderstandings, fi lmmakers interweave the universe where nothing is sacred, everything is subverted and there’s from their deathbeds, thanks to a rollout of antiretroviral drugs. 8:00 PM/The Fritz 2:20 PM/ Jane Goodall Room misfortunes of Moroccan, American, Mexican and Japanese families. In the always room for a little good-natured fun. Exploring the Vietnam era struggles that remain relevant today, The US One quarter of the world’s population has no access to clean drinking SHUT UP AND SING! remote Moroccan desert, a rifl e shot rings out - detonating a chain of events vs. John Lennon tells the true story of the US Government’s attempts water. Many governments lack either the resources or the will to provide MY FATHER, MY TEACHER 99 min./Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck/2006 that will link an American tourist couple’s frantic struggle to survive, two 52 min./Dennis Allen, Ken Malenstyn/2005 RAM DASS: FIERCE GRACE to silence John Lennon, the beloved musician and iconic advocate for this essential commodity to their citizens. Powerful companies are seeking 3:00 PM/The Fritz Moroccan boys involved in an accidental crime, a nanny illegally crossing into 2:20 PM/ Stephen Lewis Room 90 min./Mickey Lemle/2002 peace. Featuring extensive interviews with those who knew him best, to capitalize on this shortage. In thousands of cities and towns throughout Kopple and Peck travel with the ‘Dixie Chicks’, from the peak of their Mexico with two American children and a Japanese teen rebel whose father It’s a crisp summer day, and a pod of belugas has been spotted in the 1:20 PM/ Jane Goodall Room this powerful new look at the life and times of John Lennon captures the the world, often in collusion with the World Bank and the IMF, these popularity as the top-selling female recording artists of all time, through is sought by the police in Tokyo. Winner of a Golden Globe Award for best This legendary 60s guru, spiritual teacher, cohort of Timothy Leary, mystique of the man, the ideals he fought for, and the price he paid for multi-nationals are eagerly gobbling up public water. Dead in the Water distance. Dennis Allen and his 77-year-old father, Victor, climb into a boat and drama, and nominated for 7 Academies. head onto the water. They’re in good spirits as they prepare to carry on the the now famous anti-Bush comment made by lead singer Natalie Maines and author of ‘Be Here Now’, is growing old. Ram Dass deals with the simply trying to make the world a better place. chronicles some early battles in a long term war. in 2003. The fi lm was shot over three years as the ‘Chicks’ were under deeply rooted Inuvialuit tradition of the whale hunt. But, it hasn’t always been THE DIGITAL DUMP: EXPORTING RE-USE AND effects of a massive stroke he suffered in February 1997. Interweaving DOUBLE DARE this simple. Dennis candidly reveals the reasons he severed ties with his political attack and received death threats from the far right wing. At a old footage, recalling his research with Timothy Leary in psychedelics at time when the US is supposedly fi ghting for democracy and freedom ABUSE TO AFRICA Harvard, remembering his studies in India and dedicating his service work 81 min./Amanda Micheli/2003 family as a youth, falling instead into addiction. Today, he is fi ghting to restore 23 min./Jim Puckett/2005 in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia, the fi lm raises questions about US to the Seva Foundation, the fi lm demonstrates what a great impact Ram COMPLETE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS 10:00 AM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room broken links to his culture and community, beginning with his father. 3:15 PM/Martin Luther King Jr. Room This photo-documentary report freedom of speech and the negative consequences of the ‘War on Terror.’ Dass has had on many people. Double Dare explores the exciting lives of Jeannie and Zoë, the stunt doubles exposes the ugly underbelly of what is thought to be an escalating global www.saltspringmediagroup.com for ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ respectively, as they face OUT OF BALANCE: EXXONMOBIL’S IMPACT ON SLOW FOOD REVOLUTION trade in toxic, obsolete, discarded computers and other e-scrap collected the challenges of a dangerous, male dominated profession. They are set on CLIMATE CHANGE in North America and Europe, and sent to developing countries by waste SAUDI SOLUTIONS 65 min./Tom Jackson/2006 52 min./Carlo Buralli/2005 fi re, thrown off buildings, dragged by wild horses and hit by cars. As Hollywood brokers and so-called recyclers. Most of this hazardous e-waste is being 77min./Bregtje van der Haak/2006 To make the festival accessible to everyone who 3:35 PM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room 12:55 PM/Helen Caldicott Room stuntwomen, they are the anonymous, blue-collar heroines of fi lm and television, discarded and routinely burned in what environmentalists call yet “another 10 AM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room taking the hits that make actors into stars. When Jeannie becomes a mentor for ExxonMobil, the world’s largest corporation, has tremendous power. While Traditional foods are at risk of disappearing forever, as a speed-obsessed world turns increasingly to fast foods. To counter this trend, there is cyber-age nightmare now landing on the shores of developing countries.” In religiously conservative Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to vote or wants to come, our entrance fee is by voluntary Zoë, these two women, from opposite sides of the world and opposite ends of the Earth’s climate is pushed further out of balance by increasing use of fossil to drive a car. Men and women are segregated in most public spaces and their careers, fi nd a way to survive in the industry together. fuels, ExxonMobil continues to assert undue infl uence around the world— an international movement known as Slow Food. Its aim is to protect donation. Please give as generously as you can. traditional culture, the environment and biodiversity by encouraging ESCAPE TO CANADA work environments. An oppressive dress code is enforced by the religious making record profi ts while ignoring climate science for which there has been 81 min./Albert Nerenberg/2005 regional food production. The movement is now active in 45 countries. police. Bregtje van der Haak, the fi rst western fi lmmaker ever granted FAVELA RISING overwhelming consenus for over ten years. Out of Balance does not just 11:35 AM/ Jane Goodall Room 80 min./Jeff Zimbalist & Matt Mochary critique ExxonMobil, it also offers challenging, large-scale ideas for the global Beautifully photographed around the globe, Slow Food Revolution is permission to fi lm the lives of Saudi women, takes us inside this closed 10:00 AM/ Jane Goodall Room a celebration of the sustainability, seasonality and quality of the The story begins in 2003 when by apparent coincidence, gay marriage and intriguing society where fewer than fi ve percent of women work. She social changes that must take place if there’s any chance of having a livable is legalized and the prohibition of marijuana is removed on the same day. A favela is a Brazilian squatter settlement. Haunted by the murders of family planet for future generations. earth’s bounty. profi les several women and asks them what it means to be a modern and friends, Anderson Sa, a former drug-traffi cker, uses music to rally his Soon Canadians are not the only ones enjoying their newly forged liberties. woman in a fundamentalist Islamic society. community to oppose the violent oppression of the drug armies and corrupt STEAL THIS FILM! Citizens from “The Land of the Free” fl ock across our border to marry their THE PIPE DREAM same-sex partners. Others come to smoke marijuana. AWOL American police. Favela Rising celebrates the strength of the human spirit to assert 60 Min./Liam Walsh/ 2006 32 min./PirateBay.com/2006 soldiers arrive seeking refugee status. To many, Canada has become a red- SHADOW COMPANY itself in the face of human rights violations, social injustice, and unexpected 3:35 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room 12:55 PM/Mahatma Gandhi Room ➡ and-white beacon of freedom around the world. 86 min./Nick Bicanic, Jason Bourque/2006 adversity. Gritty and inspiring. Producer in Attendance Here’s a hot topic for youth in the 21st century. The title, a take off on 1:20 PM/ Stephen Lewis Room FRITZ Salt Spring Island fi lmmaker Liam Walsh follows Whistler-based local heroes, THEATRE THE FOUR SEASONS MOSAIC Abbie Hoffman’s hippie classic ‘Steal This Book’, is a controversial EVERYTHING BLUE: THE COLOUR OF MUSIC Filmmaker in Attendance Dan Raymond and Crispin Lipscomb as they reach for their dream of Olympic Swedish youth fi lm about fi le-sharing movies on the internet. The Motion Amnesty International Selection (Upper Ganges Rd. 54 min./ Ann Shin and Cathy Gulkin /2005 (Tudo Azul) at Central) gold. Walsh captures an insider look at how youth snowboard culture goes Picture Association of America considers fi le-sharing stealing intellectual 77 min./Jesse Acevedo/2006 The rules of war have changed. With over $100 billion in annual revenues, 11:40 AM/ Jane Goodall Room mainstream. The fi lm follows these once unknown snowboarders along property. The Swedish government does not. In Sweden, the Pirate Bay GISS Unveiling a remarkably bold musical endeavour, the reinvention of Antonio 11:35 AM/Stephen Lewis Room and 70,000 employees in Iraq alone, the private military industry is their personal journeys from hard working snowboard instructors to joining website is more than just an electronic speak-easy; it’s the home of a Film Editor in Attendance booming, yet few civilians know anything about it. Shadow Company (Gulf Islands Secondary School) Vivaldi’s beloved masterpiece The Four Seasons, speaks to a global the national team, achieving gold medals and high rankings at international national fi le-sharing movement that is generating an intense international audience. Filmed in Nunavut, India, China, and Toronto, The Four Seasons A lovely overview of the explosive musical traditions in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, takes you deep inside this secret world of mercenary soldiers that is OAD competitions and sponsorship endorsements, and eventually to the 2006 debate, and has even spawned a pro-fi le-sharing political party, RAINBO Mosaic explores how different world cultures have responded to the Everything Blue places Brazilian samba in the context of racial politics. While changing the face of modern warfare. What are we really risking by allowing Olympic Winter Games in Turino. ‘The Pirate Party’. that vibrant music is considered an expression of the soul of Brazil, it also tells of seasons through music, and asks the question, “What if they all came profi t-motivated corporations into the business of war? W RO together?” “An absolute joy to watch and hear.” (The Globe and Mail) the long struggle of blacks resistance since fi rst being brought to the Americas GANGES R THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: THE TOBACCO CONSPIRACY as slaves. We follow the lives of four black women artists and one famous HEREFORD A AD FRANKENSTEER HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL 52 min./Nadia Collot/2005 transvestite as they navigate the favelas. Beautiful to watch and wonderful to hear. SHAMELESS: THE ART OF DISABILITY LOWER 48 min./Merrin Cannel & Ted Remerowski/2005 53 min./Faith Morgan/2006 12:55 PM/Stephen Lewis Room 72 min./Bonnie Sherr Klein/2006 2:20 PM/ Martin Luther King Jr. Room 3:35 PM/ Stephen Lewis Room This France-Canada co-production goes behind the scenes of the huge FILM FESTIVAL FAVOURITES 10 AM/ Helen Caldicott Room MCPHILLI VE The ordinary cow is now an antibiotic-dependent, hormone-laced, potential After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990, Cuba lost over half of its oil imports, tobacco industry, whose economic power has been expanding for fi ve 3:15 PM/ Jane Goodall Room Award winning director Bonnie Sherr Klein is returns to fi lmmaking after a carrier of toxic bacteria; all in the name of cheaper food and larger profi ts. This and survived. During the diffi cult “Special Period”, Cuba went from a country decades at the expense of public health. A gripping investigation covering 3:15 PM/ Mahatma Gandhi Room catastrophic stroke changed her life in 1987. From this unique perspective, PS A three continents, Nadia Collot’s fi lm exposes the vast conspiracy of a 3:15 PM/ Stephen Lewis Room she brings the audience into her new world of disability culture. Art, VE GANGES benign, grazing herbivore has undergone a transformation in how it’s raised, fed of large farms relying on fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers, to one of HARBOUR and slaughtered. Consumers, by and large, are unaware of the dangers lurking small organic farms and urban gardens. Cuba is now a living example of how criminally negligent industry that conquers new markets through corruption Audience favourites. These will be re-screened on Sunday afternoon, and will activism and disability are the starting point in what unfolds as funny and at the meat counter. 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Barbara Stanwyck, Gary /&..%+ 8 (& ) % ) 70 & 70 & !4 02*! %-M 02*<5(! Cooper (2h) ..(.0& ! 02* 0-3'03*< & % + ! & ; ' & % % + M' 4 M' 8:45 PM .,- ?02* ; 5 < 4 J2A?CK : 02*":! J2A-2K ;4 02*"< ! ; J2AA*K < & l ++++ Leaving Las Vegas (1995, Drama) An alcoholic intent on drinking himself to death in Las Vegas ends up befriending a hooker instead. Elisabeth Shue, Nicolas Cage (2h) 9:00 PM w ++ Deep Blue Sea (1999, Horror) Disaster strikes when scientists experiment on sharks while looking to cure Alzheimer’s. Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. GISS Improv Jackson (2h) e ++ Raising Helen (2004, Comedy) A woman’s carefree lifestyle is put on hold to raise her sister’s three children. John Corbett, Kate Hudson (2h35) Troupe 10:15 PM @ ++ Batman Forever (1995, Action) Batman tries to resist a psychologist’s charm as he and Robin battle Two-Face and The Riddler. Jim Carrey, Val FUN-raiser! Kilmer (2h15) 10:45 PM l ++ Bones (2001, Horror) A murdered man Smiles rises from the grave to seek revenge and to clean up his Theatre sports, neighbourhood. Pam Grier, Snoop Dogg (1h35) Every Day! THURSDAY, FEB 22 7:00 PM audience-suggested skits & more l ++++ Goodfellas (1990, Crime Story) A tough New York mobster becomes the target of both Meet Jason the government and the Mafi a. Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro (2h30) 9:00 PM ArtSpring w ++ Along Came a Spider (2001, Thriller) A detective investigates the kidnapping of two children by a schizophrenic psychopath. Monica Potter, Morgan Thursday, Feb. 22 • 7:30 p.m. Freeman (2h) @ ++++ The Best Years of Our Lives (1946, Romance) Three American veterans try to $10 DONATION readjust to civilian life after the Second World War. Fredric March, Myrna Loy (3h) 9:30 PM l ++++ Raging Bull (1980, Biography) The rise and dramatic fall of middleweight prizefi ghter Jake Help send our team to the LaMotta. Cathy Moriarty, Robert De Niro (2h15) 11:45 PM l ++ Besieged (1998, Drama) An exiled Canadian championships African woman in Italy goes to work as a housekeeper in a composer’s home. David Thewlis, Thandie Newton (1h45) in Ottawa! FRIDAY, FEB 23 7:00 PM l ++++ One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, Drama) A rebellious prisoner is sent to an asylum for an evaluation and encounters a motley crew of OPEN OPEN inmates. Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher (2h15) 7:30 PM 7:30AM 7:30AM . +++ Lenny the Wonder Dog (2004, Family) Scientists implant a microchip in a dog to give TO 9PM TO 8PM him special powers so he can save the world. Craig smiles every day! smiles every day! Ferguson, Sammy Kahn (1h30) 8:00 PM @ ++++ An American in Paris (1951, !"#$ # %& '!"#$ # %( Musical) An ex-GI stays in Paris to pursue a career as an artist and to romance women. Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron (2h) )*++ )*,+ -*++ -*,+ &+*++ &+*,+ &&*++ &&*,+ &%*++ &%*,+ &*++ &*,+ %*++ %*,+ ,*++ ,*,+ %.(,+) " 9:00 PM w + Serving Sara (2002, Comedy) A process &%+(+% # ! # $ % & % ' ( ) ( * * + &,% -%& server helps a woman exact revenge when her partner %/),.0 12' . /*$01*,% , 023 % % 0-34 steals her wealth. Elizabeth Hurley, Matthew Perry 0++0++ 2 5 4%% 6++' 5!. 7% 4% 4% (2h) %..,.) 3 (% 8 ! % ! ' % 9 :'% 64 5 +; .& ! % . +++ Kundun (1997, True Story) The life ' 2 4 % < 0 5 ' ,. 7%= ; , , of the Dalai Lama from age four to the time he seeks sanctuary in India. Gyurme Tethong, Tenzin %.&,,/4"5">033 233. %;%% 5 ) ; . (%5! 9 :'% Thuthob Tsarong (2h15) %.+,%& ">0?3 ( ' :<; $! ! ,:, !& .4 % 9:15 PM %.0 (+ 9 !4= % ! ; l +++ L.A. Confi dential (1997, Suspense) %./,)- < '4% %; ! @ ( ; 6 +% ! ,;( %% In 1950s Los Angeles, police offi cers search for the truth %.,,.- >033, + %! %; A>A ' ' ; in a puzzling multiple murder. Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger (2h30) 1 ! ;, BB !C33 , , !4= % (D (D !4= % 9 9 10:00 PM %-+,)% 167 *033E2? D ) % % % , ; ,% );4 ; o +++ King of Hearts (1966, Drama) A %)),)+ 1' ' C033 (& ' :<; $! <6 6- ( ; 6 +% .4 % %% Scotsman is sent on a mission to defuse a bomb in an %)(,(- 1 24 C033! ; ! ;77 % @ ;+6 abandoned village. Alan Bates, Pierre Brasseur (2h) %-&,), 1 ++ ! , 5 &%% , , ; (% <, % ' ; ; : @ +++ Gigi (1958, Musical) A young girl, raised to be a French courtesan, encounters true love with a .+%,-+ 2 ,0! ; ,0! ; E % $ ,0! ; ,0! ; ,0 % , wealthy playboy. Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan (2h) !@ ; %5 & ! ' % 9 :'% ,:, (%5! ! % ' ' ; %)-,)& 1 #' 11:15 PM ..%.0, ! 5 D 0*3,% 02* 0-3) 03* 44 ! 0-*% =023) % % . Address Unknown (1995, Drama) A fi fteen 0+(0&- #6 % % % % ,4% 5 %% year old boy receives a letter from his dead father. Jona .%+.+. . ; % . . Stewart, Kyle Howard (1h20) ,%0/,% & 503* & 11:45 PM 1- %;+ % (& ) % ) 70 & 1- %;+ % l + G-2 (1998, Action) A Macedonian warrior /&..%+ 8 fi ghts an evil clan and searches for Alexander the Great’s ..(.0& ! 02* 0-*@ % 0235 , , ))= 01*< 0-*' 023< & 5 0-* 023 & 0?* 0*3, sword. Daniel Bernhardt, James Hong (1h35) .,- SATURDAY, FEB 24 THE DRIFTWOOD’S free it's fun...it's free...it's friday!
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%&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' ,&'' ,&(' -&'' -&(' .'&'' .'&(' ..&'' ..&(' Romance) A Canadian nurse tries to piece together $)+(', # ! "#! #! the history of a badly injured pilot. Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes (2h45) .$'+'$ $%& %'(% ) * + , ./ $0 $# 0 * 7:15 PM $*,()% / 01 3 "45 6 ! 7 8/!# .% % 9!6 : ; .% / ./+ @ +++ Out of Africa (1985, Romance) A %''%'' /(: ; / & / Danish baroness has a passionate love affair with an $))(), 3:% $+ : ! , : / # 3! & .:/! <("9 adventurer in colonial Kenya. Meryl Streep, Robert 02 =!+ :3 / 8 // * 8: .$ ; 3: Redford (2h45) $).((*!#3# !9 %: # # ++"0 3 >3 !( 8:00 PM y ++++ Forrest Gump (1994, Drama) $)'($. ##: ( ! #, 6: : / ; ;" / 8 A simple man fi nds himself in extraordinary situations $)% 2 ! & $? " ; $? " , ) / !.( $ ! throughout the course of his life. Sally Field, Tom $)*(,- 3 : ; ! @ 8 *: + 4 "A@3 : Hanks (3h) $)(()- :$ 36 ( : 3 : ) :: 56: 8 :#, "A@* $ 9:00 PM /1 8 8 9% 9% =5 =5 B B + % % !.( !.( 6 ++ Mary Higgins Clark's Pretend You * 6 ! / / / ; #! B'CA / Don't See Her (2002, Mystery) The life of a real $-'(,$ /56 estate agent takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses a $,,(,' /020 D4 *: 6: : 6: : 9 %: / "A@ murder. Beau Starr, Emma Samms (2h) $,+(+- / ! !9 %: ;6@ 7 ; %%/ / A58/( 8 "A@* $ e Pink Ludoos (2005, Comedy/Drama) A $-.(,( / ! 6 < # / 6 8( . ) +E girl sets on a collision course with her mother when she )'$(-' 1 " #! "#! . ! "#! "#! . ! "#! gets pregnant out of wedlock. Shaheen Khan, Jay Kazim *: *: # // ++"0 ;" / !( $ ! (2h) $,-(,. / 0 . The Adventures of the Cactus Kid (2007) ))$)%( .! 3( . ; (.( / !. C@>$+ 3 / . ( C5 Jack discovers that his son Georgie is dying and promises %'+%.- 5 /( .( .?#: / /( /(:$ / / to fulfi ll all of his dreams. (1h30) )$')') 3 :. 3 /! 3:* :: 3 :. 3:* :: 3 /! 9:45 PM ($%*($ . A"@54" " 55 4! F 55CG, /, ! !7FCHH5G83 #FCHI5G83 + l ++++ The Silence of the Lambs (1991, Thriller) An FBI recruit enlists the help of a psychotic *.))$' 8 / */ * ;" ;" #!4I !" : 3 9# genius to catch a killer on the loose. Jodie Foster, Sir ))+)%. " 2 "C@. "458/"5@ . $% $ # 3/: 8+ 6 $% 3( I8 . I8 3( Anthony Hopkins (2h) )(- 2 A" 9 # FCH@HG! # 70 3 :FCH4JG : $: 10:00 PM z +++ Bridget Jones's Diary (2001, Comedy) A woman decides to keep a diary about her dating, drinking, dieting and revelations. Colin Firth, Renée Zellweger (2h) @ ++++ Kramer vs. Kramer (1979, Drama) A workaholic cares for his son after his wife leaves him, and then must fi ght to keep him. Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep (2h) 10:45 PM EXPRESSVU . Hello Sister, Goodbye Life! (2006) When her father and stepmother are killed, Olivia gains custody of her half-sister. Lacey Chabert, Wendie Malick SATELLITE TV • TRUE NORTH SATELLITES • 538-1705 (1h30) 11:00 PM " !"# $( 3 Histoire de pen (2001, Drame) Un jeune homme apprend à survivre en prison alors que deux clans sont en guerre ouverte. David Boutin, Emmanuel %&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' ,&'' ,&(' -&'' -&(' .'&'' .'&(' ..&'' ..&(' Auger (2h20) $)+(', # / / / :+ "#! #! 11:45 PM .$'+'$ $%& , ) * H / ./! $ ! < R $# 0 * l +++ The Devil's Own (1997, Suspense) $*,()% / 01 3 "45 6 ! // ( :#!( 8 % 9!6 A young terrorist ventures to New York City and becomes %''%'' /(: ; / & * &. !* ! / the house guest of a cop. Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford $))(), 3:% $+ , : / ! # 5> 5 (1h50) 02 =!+ :3 / 8 // * 8: (! .$ ; 3: SUNDAY, FEB 25 $).((*!#3# !9 %: # # / /! $, A 6:00 PM $)'($. ##: ( ! #, # ( // 6!9! $? s ++ The Mask of Zorro (1998, Adventure) An aged Zorro takes on a young apprentice in order to $)% 2 ! & $? " ; $? " , ) / !.( $ ! take revenge on an old enemy. Antonio Banderas, Sir $)*(,- 3 : ; ! @ 8 *: : F 55 G !.: "A@3 : Anthony Hopkins (3h) $)(()- :$ 36 ( : 3 : 6+ . ( "A@* $ 7:00 PM /1 8 8 9% 9% =5 =5 B B : ! /( % % !.( !.( l ++ Night of the Living Dead (1990, $-'(,$ /56 * 6 ! / / :HCC/*0 # B'CA / Horror) Several unfortunate people fi ght a group of fl esh-eating zombies. Patricia Tallman, Tony Todd $,,(,' /020 D4 *: 6: : 5> 5 5> 5 "A@ (1h30) $,+(+- / ! !9 %: ;6@ 7 ; C+ C55 $, $? "A@* $ @ ++++ Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941, $-.(,( / ! 6 < 8 + /$ ! 9 9 9( /!%!6 / 7 FCHJJG Comedy) A man is accidentally sent to the afterworld )'$(-' 1 9 6 "#! !%%! "#! "#! 6 "#! before his time and must fi nd a new body. Evelyn $,-(,. / 0 *: *: # // 6!9! A $ ! Keyes, Robert Montgomery (2h) 8:00 PM ))$)%( .! 3( : . . "5@6 &: /4 "5@ </! ; N! (= /! /! 3 / 2 +++ Marple Mystery: Nemesis (1987, %'+%.- 5 / .( .?#: / T$ ( / / Mystery) Miss Marple must solve a mysterious crime in )$')') 3 :. 6 : ; ! + 3 :. ; ! + 3 /! 6 : order to inherit 20,000 pounds. 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18 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD )SLAND 7HEELS PAO POWER From Page 17 The engine is a 1.0 L (987 cc) reveals a very simple design, tires and a bumper that has been the import tax laws to make these tion, there is no reason to fear MA10S and the chassis includes quite unlike North American described as a “towel rack.” vehicles less attractive. the Pao and other right-situated rack and pinion steering, inde- styled cars. The interior is metal- “The word Pao in Japanese is “They are worried about the dif- imports. pendent suspension with struts in lic, sparce and unadorned, with the sound an elephant makes,” said fi culty of passing on two-lane high- “It makes you think a lot more front and 4-links and coil springs cloth seats and lots of leg room in LeBorgne. “The car is shaped a bit ways,” said LeBorgne. “Because while driving,” said LeBorgne. you are sitting on the right side “You are much more engaged and in back. The car is 3740 mm (147 front but a tight squeeze in back like an elephant.” The Japanese imports have of the car, it impedes your vision present.” in.) long, 1570 mm (62 in.) wide for three adults. attracted the notice of insurance somewhat.” “It’s a perfect island car,” she and 1475 mm (58 inches) high. It The hatchback design features companies who are worried about Data has not yet been compiled added. “I rarely drive it anywhere requires just 4.4 m (14.4 feet) to ample room for cargo. The exterior the impact of right-side driving on to support the fears of a higher else. turn around. has unique stylings such as exterior accident rates and have been lob- accident rate, and LeBorgne feels “I’m really happy with my Pao. A close up tour of the Pao hinges on the doors, tiny 12-inch bying the government to change that with awareness and extra cau- It’s a fun car to drive.”
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24 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 HERITAGE WEEK 2007: FEB. 19-25 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
HISTORICAL ◆ TOUR offers a WALK ◆ THROUGH ◆ TIME by SEAN MCINTYRE - Driftwood Staff
1 ith Salt Spring’s fi rst non-native friends faced while racing across the bobbing log 5 settlers arriving on the island as booms between the end of Rainbow Road and recently as the mid-19th century, a Mouat’s store. W"heritage week" celebration could "That probably wasn’t the safest thing to do, also be considered a relative newcomer. but it was a pretty good shortcut," he said. In 1902, the island’s population was a mere The booms were replaced with what is now the 508 residents and even First Nations settlement Thrifty Foods parking lot in 1969. Today’s town dating back to 1,000 BC was limited to seasonal barely resembles what it was 40 years ago, let settlements, mainly along Ganges Harbour and alone at the turn of the century. Isabella Point. "Many of the island’s heritage buildings are SALT SPRING ISLAND TRADING COMPANY, AUNT MAGGIE’S COTTAGE Bob Rush began taking elementary school long gone," Rush said. "Many of those that 110 Lower Ganges Road (now the Tree House Cafe) students, visitors and newcomers to the island on remain are in quite a state of disrepair." Started by a consortium of Built in the 1920s to house a gen- heritage walking tours through Ganges when the Rush points out a pair of buildings he believes businessmen led by Harry Bullock in erator for Mouat’s Store, the building 1912 to compete with Mouat’s Store. was converted into a smoke house idea of heritage preservation started taking off in are the town’s crowning jewels, even if they have The shop provided islanders with dry and butcher shop. It served as rental the early 1990s. seen better days. goods, hardware and gasoline until it accommodation until 1969. It is now was purchased by the Mouat’s store a restaurant. Salt Spring’s commercial hub may not have The island’s first telephone exchange on the 300-year-old churches or historic farmhouses Hereford Avenue looks as though it would group in 1969. found in Eastern Canada, but defining a collapse if not for the brambles growing through community’s heritage all depends on how you the windows. 2 look at it. Located behind the building is the old jam 6 "Heritage is all relative," Rush said on a walk factory, a tasty albeit not so successful venture, through Ganges earlier this month. "I became Rush said. involved because I grew up here." "I don’t know how these will be preserved," he The story of Ganges is the story of settlers said. "It would be great if someone could step carving a living out of one of the world’s forward to help out." fi nal accommodating frontiers. The In the absence of government tale is still passed on through the support, Rush said, much of the stories told by descendants of Heritage onus to protect the province’s those early pioneers. is all relative. heritage buildings falls to MOUAT’S STORE, THE SALT SPRING ISLAND These defi ne Rush’s tour. individual property owners. 106 Fulford-Ganges Road CREAMERY, The walk isn’t so much - BOB RUSH, While the strategy has This building housed an expanding 174 Fulford-Ganges Road GANGES Mouat’s Trading Company when One of the few examples of stonework about when each building worked for buildings like it was built in 1912. Located near used in heritage buildings. The cream- was built, but rather who WALKING TOUR the former social club, the what was the main pier connecting ery’s butter was judged best in Canada built it and why. It is a history GUIDE Salt Spring Island Trading the island to the mainland for most in the 1930s and served to the King of the 1900s, it continues to serve and Queen on their visit to Canada in bred not from textbooks but Company and the Garner the island after four generations of 1939. It was closed in 1957. from a childhood spent growing House, most owners fi nd it far family ownership up in Ganges. more economical to tear everything It’s his life. down and begin from scratch. 3 When we approach Mouat’s store, Rush To make matters worse, many of the old 7 recounts how Ganges became a hive of activity wooden buildings fall prey to mould and rot, on the three days a week the CPR boat came in requiring close attention and frequent repairs. from Vancouver to deliver and pick up frieght, When work on the town of Ganges began in mail and passengers. earnest in 1912, Rush said, the whole block "That was the only time we’d get ice cream since between what is now McPhillips Avenue and there were no freezers on the island," he said. Fulford-Ganges Road was a swamp. Rush recalled one friendly islander who, after "If today’s environmental and agricultural indulging in a few “refreshments” on his trips land use regulations had been in place then, back from the mainland, “would enjoy treating Ganges probably wouldn’t exist in its present us kids to ice cream cones, which we were only form today," Rush said jokingly. too happy to encourage. We were always happy The 21st-century challenge, he added, TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING NO. 1, to see him aboard," Rush said. is holding on to the town’s heritage before it 122 Hereford Avenue He remembered the challenges he and his becomes a thing of the past. All calls to and from the island went The Garner (Henn) House, 134 through this building between 1932 McPhillips Avenue Construction was started in 1930 by and 1945. It was later used as the Oland Garner and completed in 1938 island’s forest ranger station and a by Victor Henn. He and his family private residence. operated the adjacent Rex Theatre (since demolished). The building underwent a signifi cant restoration 4 after a fi re in 2004. 4 GANGES GSites of 8 historical interest 1 within 3 walking distance 5 7 8 6
MAHON HALL, 114 Rainbow Road The hall was built by the Islands’ THE GANGES SOCIAL CLUB, Fruit Growers Association in 1901- 130 McPhillips Avenue 02. In 1903 it was named after The place to be in old Ganges. The Ross Mahon, who provided $1,000 2 building housed the island's lone for the building’s construction. It billiard table. The men’s social club, has served as an exhibition hall, a founded in 1896, stated it was dedi- school and currently hosts ArtCraft cated to the "progress and improve- each summer. ment of Salt Spring Island." Driftwood Brett’s on Subscribers! the phone! Brett will be calling to & renew your newspaper ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT subscription. ▲ ▲ GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, E FEBRUARY 21, 2007 PAGE 25 (Check your renewal date shown on the subscription label.) We don’t want you to miss an issue!
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WALL TO WALL: Salt Spring artist Amarah Gabriel is seen with a wall full of her paintings on show at her Beddis Road studio. Photo by Derrick Lundy Oscar night Salt Spring style By DAWN HAGE the gumboot bucket.” Driftwood Staff Another year, the gold From inflatable palm paint hadn’t quite dried on trees to red carpets and lim- the boots and winners got ousines, John Dolman and a bit more prize than they Tim O’Connor ensure that expected. Oscar night on Salt Spring is One year, O’Connor cre- the next best thing to being ated a strip curtain and pro- there. jected scenes from previous The owners of Island Star Oscars onto the strips, which Video began the Oscar party broke apart and shimmered tradition 11 years ago as a as party go-ers walked customer appreciation event. through it into the room. “We didn’t tell anyone and “It was very cool,” said we didn’t advertise,” said Dolman. Dolman. You’re Invited... Islanders love to dress up The duo pulled racks out and many are extremely cre- of the centre of the store, Tim O’Connor, left, and John Doman with “Timmys” ative in the costumes they Photo by Derrick Lundy hung a screen and created for this Sunday’s Oscar party. design for the party. a small cineplex-like envi- “One year a couple came as ronment that startled and wedding without getting what, although the party is ‘Pleasantville.’ They arrived thrilled customers as they married,” said Dolman. still very much a customer in black and white, and grad- wandered in to rent a movie. The prizes also got big- appreciation night. ually added more colour as “We laid a red carpet from ger, with Soapworks, Mark’s Fun is the order of the the evening wore on.” the store door to the parking Work Wearhouse and Cin- evening and Dolman and “Last year there were a lot,” described Dolman. “John ema Central (now The Fritz) O’Conner follow well-estab- table of women who were Cade was running his limo all donating items for the lished traditions and also the Brokeback Cowgirls,” service then and we got him glitz fest. come up with new surprises said Dolman. “It was hilari- to drive around town, pick For year three, Dolman every year. ous.” people up randomly and drop and O’Connor decided to “Every year we give away them off at the red carpet.” move the popular party to the Golden Gumboot to the Some people think that the In the meantime, the Harbour House Hotel. best actor and actress of Salt show has been pre-taped, but O’Connor was operating “It was crazy,” said Dol- Spring,” said Dolman. “The everything is live and Dol- strobe lights by remote con- man. “The response was boot looks like the ones Tim man and O’Connor create trol, so as customers walked overwhelming. There were wears at home, so we call it all their effects and enter- up the carpet the fl ashbulbs at least 180 people crammed a ‘Timmy.’ It’s spray-painted tainment in the commercial of the paparazzi exploded all in wall to wall with standing gold and filled with gold breaks. around them. room only.” popcorn.” “I don’t think we’ve actu- Dolman and O’Connor Island Star again paid for “Once, somebody from ally seen an Oscar show in 11 also provided pizza, popcorn the whole event, including the movie theatre won the years,” laughed O’Connor. and prizes, and customers drinks, and Harbour House Timmy and they kept it on a The 11th annual Oscar were thrilled. The next year, catered finger foods. The shelf in the concession area party takes place on Sunday, they decided to go all out and “wedding” was getting a bit at Cinema Central. The pop- February 25 at the Harbour HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL host a formal party, moving out of control. corn eventually got moldy, House. Doors open at 4:30 the event to Lions Hall and Year four brought a mod- so they threw it out and kept and the broadcast begins at Doors open 4:30 pm providing food and drinks est $10 ticket charge and the boot on display. Tour- 5 p.m. Tickets are available Sunday February 25, 2007 for about 90 party-goers. a no-host bar, which eased ist after tourist would ask to at Island Star Video and the “It was like throwing a the fi nancial burden some- have their popcorn served in event is family friendly.
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26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
it’s fun...it’s free...it’s friday! Dean and Barlow artistic gems offer THE DRIFTWOOD’S free intellectual stimulation beyond beauty The walls at ArtSpring are Like a displayed at Barb’s Buns for k] alive with myth, memory and ART BEAT ON wise child the month of February, are magic for the month of Feb- who hon- small gems that deserve ruary as Diana Dean’s paint- THE ROCK ours her a closer look. Details and ings, pencil and ink sketches WITH ANDREA instincts, vistas of her travels to New LAST WEEK OF SALE fi ll the entire space. RABINOVITCH her paint- Mexico, Utah and the Grand A goodly number are ings engage Canyon give excellent fla- SALT SPRING dated 2006/2007, with some the viewer vour to the destinations. even looking a bit like wet with questions. In Jacob’s Whether a macro view oils, suggesting that Dean Ladder (2004), the biblical like “Grand Canyon” or a WOOD has been busy lately. Por- story of Jacob – “And he micro view of a chair “Her traits of recognizable neigh- dreamed, and behold a ladder Mother’s Chair in Medana- WORKS bours, friends and family, set up on the earth, and the les, New Mexico,” the com- large oils based on mythol- top of it reached the heaven: position is sure, the colours ogy, and series that tap her and behold the angels of God are rich, and the emotion SALE unconscious mind bring the ascending and descending evoked is often of solitary space alive with their vivid upon it. Genesis 28:12” — contemplation. 10 - 30% off colour and size. allows one to imagine the Images of doorways Her Fulford Valley, paint- reality of that dream and how always suggest either open- ed in 2006, has a fi gure of a wonderful it would be, offer- ing in or shutting out and OPEN 11 - 5 woman wandering through a ing us hope and joy. a question of what’s going lane, with recognizable land- It is her pen and ink sketch- on inside. The simple design THURSDAY - SUNDAY marks like Mount Maxwell es with text that I found most yet rich texture of Barlow’s 125 CHURCHILL and the tiny white Burgoyne interesting and truly speak doorway in New Mexico United Church surround- from the Freudian “id,” as offers that same story with 537-9606 ing the woman in dress that they are so immediate. The the juxtaposition of the brick could be the turn of the 20th artist takes pen to paper and, beside the doorway and the SALE CONTINUES century or could be yester- Artist Diana Dean like free association, creates door’s wood structure giv- LAST WEEK day. It’s either Dean’s dream ing an almost tactile engage- art that is both as simple in TO FEBRUARY 28 of how she wishes it was - ment. OF SALE that can only be credited to execution as it can be com- - back to that natural state the unconscious state. Both Diana Dean’s and before ferries, automobiles plex in content. Diana Dean’s Sam Barlow’s work engag- and rich retirees bought up Worlds that are buried and show runs through February es us intellectually with the island, or it may be the brought to the fore to exam- at ArtSpring. questions about the stories How about 1800s. Her work is rife with ine offer a naïf look to the ********* involved in the visual imag- that ambiguous intention work. Sam Barlow’s photographs es. DEB Mexico? GISS Improv team seeks fi nancial boost as it heads to Ottawa for national event Having recovered from time opportunity for these at the National Arts Centre raffl e baskets they are cur- the thrill and excitement of talented students,” said . . . and return home the rently assembling. winning first-place in the Donaldson, GISS Theatre national champions.” 2. Financial support. The Vancouver Island Regional Arts teacher. The first planned event team has set donation levels Tournament for the Canadi- The group needs to raise will take place at ArtSpring to allow donors to contrib- an Improvisational Games, $7,000 to make the trip on Thursday, February 22 ute at whatever level they JULIA Jason Donaldson and the a reality and are looking at 7:30 p.m. Called a FUN- can afford, and tax receipts six members of the Gulf to the community to help raiser, the show will feature are available. Categories Puerto Vallarta, Islands Secondary School them reach their goals. the improv troupe doing range from Attendant, with (GISS) Improv Team are Dejan Loyola, Bonn Smith, theatre sports, audience- funds up to $50, to Pilot, Ixtapa, and turning their considerable Halley Fulford, Clare Lan- suggested skits and more. where they suggest you Manzanillo talents and energy towards nan, Alex Corley and Jor- Promising to be an eve- “adopt an improvisor and some serious fundraising. dan Roper make up the ning of great entertainment pay the airfare and accom- GISS team, and most have and lots of laughs, the show modations of a potential from $998.00 The group will travel to Ottawa to perform at the worked together for three also provides an opportu- national champion.” Weather’s still great National Arts Centre for the years and are in their fi nal nity for islanders to observe Cheques can be made in Hawaii!! April 2-7 Canadian Impro- year of high school. the talents of these kids payable to Gulf Islands Edu- visational Games competi- “They have melded into a fi rsthand before they head cational Trust with GISS tion. While there, they will troupe that has outstanding off to Ottawa. Improv in the memo line. Ph. 250-537-5523 compete against the 20 best abilities and talent,” said Islanders can pick up a Contact Jason Donaldson at TOLL FREE 1-877-274-4168 young improv teams in the Donaldson. ticket for $10 at ArtSpring 537-9944 or jdonaldson@ www.uniglobepacifi c.com “Across from the Visitor Centre” country. “We’re like a family,” and come see the kids in sd64.bc.ca to contribute in “This is a once in a life- state press releases from action. Other ways that any way or to share fund- the team. “We’ve only got islanders can help these raising ideas or opportuni- one goal in mind and we’re teens include: ties. ready to roll. Our goal is 1. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 27 Gibson benefi t: ‘light’ to family A silent auction and dance her husband, Doug, is usu- benefit for liver transplant ally seen playing bass, the patient Carolyn Gibson crowd cheered loudly, ‘We raised more than $3,000 on love you!’ On the other side Saturday night. of the phone was such hum- “Mahon Hall rocked, ble, heartfelt gratitude.” bluesed, funked-out, hip Gibson’s daughter Coral hopped, tangoed, jazzed, also commented: “This has formed a community singing been a long and scary road circle and basically thrilled for Carolyn and her family, everyone involved,” said but thanks to the positive co-organizer Sue Newman. energy and prayers of every- “The all-age event brought one here tonight, there has islanders together in its gen- always been a light at the erous and supportive way.” end of that road . . . We have Newman said friends that fi nally reached that light and ANCIENT HIGHWAY BIKING/HIKING couldn’t attend the evening it is the most beautiful thing dropped by in the afternoon with donations to the family we have ever seen.” ROCK ON: Ted Cook winds up the sound on the and to the silent auction. bass at last Saturday’s benefi t concert for Carolyn “In a call made to the Gib- Gibson, a liver transplant recipient. son/Saunders family during Photo by Derrick Lundy the Auntie Kate set, where Francey and Cogan set to rock hall in Folk Club series Presentation Sunday Feb. 25 • 2-4pm 162 Oakspring Road The next performer set for observations combined with singer/songwriter Susan the Salt Spring Folk Club his openhearted singing Cogan. Kai Yasue 537-9712 • Please RSVP for presentation concert series is described as style have earned him a loyal “With an alchemy of folk, one of Canada’s most gifted following. world-beat, Middle Eastern songwriters. Folk star Eric Bogle of and contemporary sounds, Promising an unforget- Australia had nothing but Susan Cogan’s original music table evening of entertain- praise for Francey and his transcends cultural differ- Are you embarassed about your teeth? ment, David Francey appears music. ences to inspire the core of Monday, February 26 at Ful- “David Francey’s songs are our shared humanity,” states We offer: adult braces for as little as 6 months - implants ford Hall. lean, whippet-like creations, her website. “ “Francey has made a repu- a bit like the man himself,” Doors open at 6:30 for tooth whitening - cosmetic dentistry - veneers tation for himself as one of writes Bogle. season ticket holders and at Canada’s most revered folk “With not one wasted poets and singers . . . [His word or superfluous line 6:45 for general admission, songs] are small and beauti- he takes the everyday, often with music beginning at 7:30 537-1400 fully crafted pieces of work mundane business of living p.m. Food is available from that have made Francey both and elevates it into some- 6:30 p.m. on. Dr. Richard Hayden a folk festival favourite and thing infi nitely more noble Individual concert tick- GENERAL DENTISTRY something of a latter-day and memorable, the mark ets are $15 and available at Canadian poet laureate,” of a truly gifted songwrit- Acoustic Planet, Salt Spring writes Greg Quill of the er.” Books and Stuff and Non- 199 Salt Spring Way Toronto Star. Islanders who don’t have sense. Ask about our refl exology treatment Francey is a singer and a tickets yet are advised to Organizers thank Salt storyteller who can establish, pick them up quickly as this Spring Way B&B, Salt in minutes, a personal rap- show will likely sell out. Spring Vineyards B&B and port with his audience and Opening act for the Feb- the Seabreeze Inne for their presents... his wry humour and astute ruary 26 concert is local sponsorship. ISLAND STAR VIDEO Film explores war on drugs A documentary/art film contains sequences show- dian legal system “is infl u- Flick Pick that analyzes and critiques ing the history of cannabis, enced to some degree by the Jason Tudor the war on drugs with a medicinal uses, cultivation, myth of evil marijuana.” Heart-wrenching focus on cannibis comes to addiction and the economics Completion of The Naked ArtSpring on Saturday, Feb- of cannabis. Queen marks a three-year Half Nelson triumphs ruary 24. “It questions Canadian personal and artistic jour- Ontario-born Ryan Gosling’s angry, iconoclastic teacher set on perfect. The frustration within The Naked Queen, pro- sovereignty with respect to ney for Verville. A fi rst-time performance in Half Nelson has challenging the “system,” could him, that he feels unable to solve duced and directed by part- the potential extradition of fi lmmaker, Verville is a 20- won him universal acclaim and easily be mistaken for one of problems both political and time Salt Spring resident three Canadians to the U.S. year resident of the Koo- an Oscar nomination. The really those inspirational fi lms in which personal, is palpable in every Daryl Verville, “is a cultural for selling pot seeds. The his- tenays, which provides the good news here is that the fi lm the intellectual outsider (usually scene and absolutely heart- critique of the mythic con- torical fi gures of Beethoven, backdrop for the fi lm. itself is also very good. white) helps the underprivileged wrenching. struct of the war on drugs.” Gandhi and Jung are re-cre- Verville recommends a Gosling stars as Dan Dunne, an youth (usually black) motivate It helps that the fi lm is so well “The fi lm is a documenta- ated to provide insight and 14A rating for the fi lm as it eighth-grade history teacher and themselves to become “better.” written and directed. Scenes end ry, with dramatic sequences, refl ection on the contempo- is “not a kids’ fi lm.” Satur- basketball coach at a primarily- Thankfully this is not the case. before they can achieve any sort of exploring the false mytholo- rary cultural and political day night’s screening is at black Brooklyn school. Dan’s Dan’s addiction marks him as melodramatic climax, frustrating gy and demonization of can- landscape.” 7:30 p.m. leftish political views and somewhat of a hypocrite, an our desire to see Dan “learn” nabis and how America fab- Film footage also includes Cost is $12 for adults and unorthodox teaching methods idealist who preaches about something and make a decision. ricates myths to further [its] commentary from B.C. law- $8 for students.For more (using dialectical materialism political change but is unable to This is an apt depiction of the way political agendas,” describes yers and academics who give information on the fi lm, visit to explain historical confl ict) enact such change upon himself. our external beliefs and internal a press release. “The film insight into how the Cana- www.thenakedqueen.com. clearly engage his students, and Meanwhile, his relationship realizations often fail to connect. his natural charm attracts women with Drey is not one of those What does it take to bring the two in droves. situations where the more “in together? Half Nelson argues it’s a But Dan’s increasingly crippling touch with herself ” black child connection between human beings addiction to cocaine is killing teaches him how to let go or fi nd who are mutually fl awed. him, and one night he is caught himself. The fi lm provides her The greatest moment of self- smoking crack in the washroom by with her own moral dilemma and recognition in the fi lm is quite a student named Drey (Shareeka she often proves as stubborn as naturally brought about by such Epps). With his career in the Dan. a connection. What I loved is that balance, Drey agrees to keep it a Usually I fi nd myself said moment, the climax of both secret and the two quickly form a unimpressed by acting when it Dan and Drey’s self-destruction, powerful bond. is so highly touted by the media, is at once scarily random and Half Nelson, as a portrait of an but Gosling is in this case simply inspiringly fateful. 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A 35 young singers, aged 13 engagements in subsequent Rupert Lang commission to 22, will perform a var- years. will be performed by the ied program of music from “Other highlights include Surrey Chamber Choir at the Baroque to Broadway and winning the Burnaby Festi- March 3 concert. beyond. val’s Concerto Competition; The Anglican church con- The Saturday night con- performing for the Lieuten- gregation will be treated the cert begins at 7:30. ant Governor as the featured following morning to a Faure Founded in 1992 by its group at the Surrey Foun- setting of the Mass presented director Stephen Horning, dation Inaugural Gala; suc- by the singers as part of the the group’s full complement cessfully competing in the Sunday 9:30 a.m. service. includes not only the senior famous International Choral The choir appears under “THE CREEK” 36” X 36” OIL ON CANVAS section but four separate Kathaumixw; and many suc- the joint auspices of the Salt training choirs (beginning at cessful tours.” Spring Island Honour Choir Opening Reception age six) plus an adult com- The choir has won first- and the Anglican Parish munity choir — 120 singers place trophies in every cho- Music Makers. 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2 hr. 10 mins. Rating: PG ROCKY BALBOA
Fri. Feb. 23 1 hr. 42 mins. to Rating: B Tues. Feb. 27 Set in the turbulent late 1960s & early ‘70s, a trio of wom- Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa (Sylvester en--Effi e (Jennifer Hudson), Deena (Beyoncé Knowles) & Stallone) steps out of retirement & back into the ring, Call 537-4656 Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) -- form a promising girl group pitting himself against a new rival decades after his initial 537-9810 • www.islandmortgage.ca called The Dreamettes. Based loosely on the story of The glory. Balboa must weigh the mental & physical risks of a high for showtimes & info Supremes. Stars Jamie Foxx & Eddie Murphy as well. profi le exhibition match against his need to be in the ring. www.thefritz.ca Fri, Sat, Tues, 7pm / Sun. 4pm matinee Sat. & Tues. 9:15pm / Sun. & Mon. 7pm What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. mon. tues. february 21 february 22 february 23 february 24 february 25 february 26 february 27 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities Simply Organic. One Night Stand. Shipstones. Vaughn Fulford and the Sharon Minemoto Trio. Gene Grooms and Warren David Francey. With Susan SS Centre School Open House. Pipe organ recital with Barry GISS Improv Troupe. FUN-raiser Afternoons. Play at SS Coffee Jazz concert, featuring Ross Langley. Cogan at SS Folk Club. Fulford 4 - 6 p.m. Info: 537-9130. Valentine at All Saints, followed for trip to nationals in Ottawa. Company. 6-8 p.m. Taggart on tenor sax. All Fulford Inn Pub. Every Sunday Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Let’s Do Lunch. by muffi n & coffee. 10:10 a.m. Theatre sports & improv. Live Music. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Saints. 8 p.m. at 6 p.m. Weekly hot lunch program in SS Karaoke with Greg Van Riel. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Hey Boy Hey Girl. Eric Dozier & Gospel Choir other activities Community Services basement for Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. other activities Moby’s. 9 p.m. Concert. other activities Eckhart Tolle Practising people in need. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Batty About Bats of SSI. other activities At GISS, following workshop Presence Group. 7:30 p.m. Island Paddlers. Meeting at All other activities SS Trail & Nature Club Social. Slide show and talk by Dave weekend. 2 p.m. Drop in. Info: Amrita, Saints. New members welcome. Kundalini Yoga. Camino de Santiago presenta- Nagorsen. Lions Hall. 7 p.m. The Naked Queen. 537-2799. Info: 537-5646. Wednesday nights with Nomi at tion returns. United Church. Rollerblading. Fulford Hall on Documentary fi lm by Daryl other activities Osho Kundalini Moving SS Centre School Open House. The Gatehouse. 5:15-6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Fridays. 7:30-9 p.m. Verville on war on drugs. Neighbourhood Pod Meditation. Drop-in. 5:30 p.m. Meet teachers, parents and Zen Meditation. Film Festival Cafe. Brazilian Feldenkrais. At Cats Pajamas ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Presentation. Info: Amrita, 537-2799. students at the school. 355B Group meets at 210 Cedar Lane fi lms Everything Blue: The with Anna Haltrecht. 4 p.m. GLOSSI Spring Fling Potluck For south-end residents. Bones for Life. At Cats Blackburn Road. 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: Colour of Music and short, La 537-5681. and Dance. Downstairs at Fulford Hall. 2 Pajamas with Anna Haltrecht. Ready, Set, Learn! Open house 537-2831. Garota (The Kid). Barb’s Bakery. Nurturing the Creative Self. 6 p.m. Chili and potluck. 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Info: 537-5681. for 3-4 year olds and their parents South End Nia. Music by Billie woods, 6-7 Seminar with Tom Burton and Dancing. Mahon Hall. Island Star Video’s Oscar Party. SS Wrestling Club. For youth at Fulford Community Elementary Fitness for the Whole Self. p.m.; fi lms at 7 p.m.; fi lm editor Randie Clark at Arbutus Therapy CFUW Salt Spring. Harbour House Hotel.Doors at (Grade 6 & up) begin at SIMS School. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at The Gatehouse Niccolo Roveda Q&A after. Centre. 7 p.m. Larry Nelson speaks on 4:30. Broadcast at 5 p.m. gym. 6-8 p.m. Info: Leon, with Arleen, 190 Reynolds Road, Transcendental Meditation. Literary Reading with Heavens Above! Constellation Japan: Ancient Highway 537-9907. 7-8:15 p.m. Info: 653-9235. 7:30 p.m. Info: 537-9448. Rosemary Sullivan and Myrna Orion. Lions Hall. 10 a.m. Biking/Hiking. How to Talk so Kids Will wed. St. Michaels University School Talk on Windsor Chairs. Kostash. ArtSpring. Admission Public Meeting on Affordable Presentation by Kai Yasue. 2 - 4 Listen. And Listen so Kids Information Session. Tips and techniques from Illtyd by donation. 7:30 p.m. Housing. p.m. Info: 537-9712. Will Talk. Introductory session february 28 Harbour House. 7-9 p.m. Perkins. Woodworkers Guild Three-Day Gospel Choir All Saints. 1:30 p.m. GI Community Arts Council. to upcoming parenting activities SSI Painters Guild Workshop. presentation. Pre-register: Workshop. Eric Dozier and the Sounder Sleep Workshop. Mahon Hall. 2 p.m. seven-week workshop. 7 p.m. Rosamund Dupuy - Oils. 653-9392. One Human Family Gospel Choir. With Anna Haltrecht. At Cats Felt Making Classes. Reserve a seat by Fri., Feb. 23 Memory Improvement ArtSpring. 9 a.m. - noon. Info: Swing Dance Lessons. GISS. 537-5071 or 537-4543. Pajamas, 1-4 p.m. Info: anna@ Ulrieke Benner. All levels. Info: through [email protected]; Presentation. By Beverly Roney 537-1528. With Mike Best & Sue Newman. Felt Making Classes. Ulrieke bonesforever.com; 537-5681. 537-1723. 538-1703. at SS Seniors Services Society. Figure Drawing. Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m. Benner. All levels. 537-1723. Felt Making Classes. Jazz Workshop. Nia Dance. Spirited barefoot 2 p.m.. Painters Guild drawing sessions SS Centre School Drop-in Story Time at the Library. Ulrieke Benner. All levels. Info: With Ross Taggart, Sharon workout for the body and Heavenly Hellebores. Ray at ArtSpring, 9 a.m. to noon. Sessions. See classes in action For 5 to 8-year-olds, with Clare 537-1723. Minemoto & Ken Lister. Acoustic mind. With Leslie at Ganges Beckhurst is guest speaker at SS Info: Don: 537-9554. at the school on Thursday Cullen. Every Friday, 1:30-2:15 Planet. Noon. Register through Yoga Studio. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Garden Club. Meaden Hall. 7 p.m. mornings. 355B Blackburn p.m. Preschoolers bring a lap Acoustic Planet. SPCA Salt Spring Branch SS Genealogy Group. Meets at Road. 9-11 a.m. to sit on. AGM. Mahon Hall. 1 p.m. the Mormon church.7 p.m.
cinema FILM FESTIVAL CAFÉ FEATURES: Playing at The Fritz during Film Festival weekend on March 3-4. Three Brazilian fi lms Everything Blue: The Colour of Music films will be presented: Babel; Dixie Chicks; Shut Up And Sing; and The and short, La Garota (The Kid) U.S. vs. John Lennon. Special festival price of $4.50 per ticket. BARB’S BAKERY & BISTRO Thursday, Feb. 22 • Doors 5:30, fi lms at 7 cable TV Music by Billie Woods • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for stories Q&A with fi lm editor Niccolo Roveda reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people and places. Ganges Get your The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously Mouat’s Centre during the day and evening with new stories added daily. 7:30 am - 8 pm Sunny Side While community programmer Peter Prince is off chasing pelicans in 7 days a week Mexico (and visiting islanders down there), local programming continues Up!! as part of The Daily. Also tune in for community messages, weather, B.C. Ferries and news headlines. For further details about community programming, call SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! 537-1335.
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• Travis Shilling shows paintings at Pegasus Gallery from Thurs., Feb. 22 Monday thru Thursday through March 8. Opening is on Feb. 22, 5-7:30 p.m. • Diana Dean shows paintings in the ArtSpring lobbies and lounge 1 pancake, 2 eggs, through February. bacon or sausage • Margaret Threlfall shows watercolour paintings at Island Savings 1-800-887-4321 and coffee through May. www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries • Kate Leslie is the artist for February at the Salt Spring Roasting Co. cafe recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of (no substitutions) and certified by the in Ganges with a show theme of Daydreams of a Lesbian Virgin. Space Foundation dealers across Canada. ONLY • Images from a Journey South — New photography from Sam Barlow $5.95 (plus tax) is at Barb’s Bakery & Bistro through February. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! • Paul Bryans exhibits his Salt Spring Impressions show at Moby’s until only until February 29 the end of February. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE 107 2nd St. Duncan 121 UPPER GANGES ROAD 537-4700 Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 Vancouver Island’s largest selection of quality pre-owned vehicles!
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6300 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan Sales & Service 250 746 7131 Parts 250 746 4466 Body Shop 250 748 4370 www.peterbaljetgm.com DL #8347 OUR ISLAND, OUR WORLD FILM FESTIVAL Thank You Salt Spring! COMMUNITY PARTNERS! SOCIAL JUSTICE BAZAAR Our Community Partners sustain and enrich Our Island, Our World in many ways: Through ‘in kind’ donations, gifts Salt Spring Island’s eclectic community of activists of time and money, and generous community support, the moves us from awareness to action, both locally Festival is truly a community endeavour. and globally. Stop by their tables surrounding The Our Anonymous Donors Michael Butler Intermission Café in the multipurpose room of GISS on Andrea Collins Moonstruck Organic Cheese Saturday and Sunday. Barb’s Buns Ometepe Coffee Bibby Communications PARC Alzheimer’s Support and Caregivers’ Support Pastors for Peace Chef Al Irving & Students Phoenix School Amnesty International Raging Grannies Dorothy Cutting The Rental Stop Community Education Reconciliation Garden Society The Driftwood Robin Ferry Conscience Canada Salt Spring Energy Strategy Echo Valley Vineyards Rozzleberry Farm Copper Kettle Saltspringers for Safe Foods Film Festival Organizing Team Saltspring Way B & B GISS Global Awareness Group Schizophrenia Society Film Festival Patrons Spindrift @ Welbury Point GISS Improv Group SOLID Frankly Scarlet Jewellery SS Bagels G.L.O.S.S.I. SPCA The Fritz SS Books I-SEA SS Conservancy Galleons Lap Photography SS Cheese Island Institute SSI For Justice and Reconciliation Ganges Village Market SS Coffee Island Pathways Terra Lingua GISS administration, students, SSI Public Library Island Women Against Violence TETRA Society staff and faculty SS Living Lettuce Kairos Voice of Women GISS Leadership students SS Natureworks Greens Plus SS Vineyards Hastings House Stowell Lake Farm Imagen Thrifty Foods Island Savings Traveling World Community Film Festival Island Star Video/TJ Beans Our Weekend Volunteers Michael Ableman Windsor Plywood Intermission Café Serving Wraps, Sandwiches and Sweets Multi Purpose Room, GISS and Salads and Hot Entrées in the Cafeteria throughout the Film Festival G.I.F.T.S SCHOLARSHIP Galiano Island’s, Gulf Islands Film and Television School (G.I.F.T.S), in concert with Ganges Village CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Market are generously offering a full scholarship for a FIRST FLOOR, ROOM S105: Media Intensive Program Week. Saturday, 3 March 9:45-5:30 The recipient will make her/his LEARN MORE AT: own film, in six days! Sunday, 4 March 9:45-5:30 A $2 PER HOUR DONATION IS SUGGESTED This year a Secondary School Student will be the lucky winner of this scholarship, to be announced on opening night.
Please bring your Film Guide to the Festival VISIT US AT: www.saltspringmediagroup.com & PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ PAGE 33 Airwaves set for Salt Spring radio Salt Spring Island will be «iÌi tuning into its own radio sta- tion within a year, assuming OMOTIVE 2EP a commercial licence appli- !UT AIRS cation is accepted by the UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ Ãià Canadian Radio-Television UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>Àà and Telecommunications UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃà Commission (CRTC). UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}ià Island resident Gary Brooks, who will fi nance the UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi venture, and long-time local UÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà radio station advocate Rich- UÊÕiÊiVÌ ard Moses, were thrilled to announce this week that long in-the-works plans are forg- ," Ê, Ê, *,- ing ahead. {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx “Hopefully we will be on the air in less than a year,” said Brooks. Salt Spring Island Community Services Brooks, who moved to the 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. island three years ago from 537-9971 www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca New Mexico with his family after selling an extremely suc- COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE cessful dried chile business, * Counselling Services: Short-Term counselling for adults, youth recently attained landed immi- and families. gration status, which makes * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is it possible for him to own a free and confi dential. radio station in Canada. * Family Place: Rugg Huggers parent and baby (0-16 months) In the meantime, he and drop-in, Mondays 11am - 2pm. Information on Drop-ins, special programs and counselling Moses, who has 20 years support 537-9176 or [email protected] of broadcasting experience * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm under his belt, want feed- * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, back from the community Contact [email protected] about what kind of program- ON THE AIR: Gary Brooks, left, and Richard Moses have joined forces to launch Salt Spring’s fi rst radio station. Photo by Derrick Lundy * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, 349 ming they’d like on a local Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. radio station. * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. Public service notices, ple, by the people, for the seeks public donations and with donated receipts shows people.” members. community support for a * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4pm to midnight local weather and news are through Emergency Room at Lady Minto Hospital. Call 538-4840 And while he said he “For me, personally I want local radio station is high. a given, but everything from * 24 HR. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is author readings to “live at doesn’t need to profi t from to do something great,” said For more information or to connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. ArtSpring” shows to pro- the venture, he doesn’t Brooks. “I want to give back provide input, contact Brooks grams highlighting ethnic want to lose money, either, to the community.” at 538-0263, or Moses at minorities could be heard on which means it will have to Moses notes the fact the 537-8863. They would like local airwaves. be supported by advertising Salt Spring Radio Society to be able to include pub- Brooks said he envisions revenue, rather than being save-a-tape box at Ganges lic feedback as part of the the station being “of the peo- a co-op type of station that Village Market is crammed CRTC application. Firefi ghters scale ‘the Wall’ in top form For most people, climbing to 30 kilograms (70 pounds) came in eighth and ninth would have been over soon- a 48-storey building is more of fi re equipment. with times of 8:56 and 9:01 er,” said Ponsford, who has a question of how rather than Three island participants, respectively. a family member with lung how long. including Dominique Gaud- Fiona Foster earned the disease. Not so for the seven Salt et, Aaron Hannah-Matin and award for the fastest women He said the annual event is Spring Island volunteer fi re- Mitchell Sherrin, finished competitor over 40 years of a moving tribute to all those fi ghters who scaled the 490- who have passed away due to among the top 10 of the 51 age by fi nishing in just under foot stairwell up Vancouver’s 12 minutes. lung-related illnesses. fi refi ghters who competed in Wall Centre to raise money Uma Meyers, 11:52, Doug “The firefighters in New for the Canadian Lung Asso- the event. Ponsford, 12:41, and Mark York City [on 9/11] were in ciation on the weekend. Gaudet completed the task Wyatt, 13:37, rounded out my mind,” Ponsford said. “I Not only are participants in 8 minutes 24 seconds to the Salt Spring contingent. can’t imagine what it would called on to climb the stairs, fi nish in fi fth position, while “I would have liked to be like to climb 88 storeys they must do so carrying up Hannah-Matin and Sherrin have a faster time because it only to not come down.” First of sounder sleep workshops offered Relief is around the corner for people biological rhythms are disturbed by Another commented, “Since taking who have diffi culty getting to sleep or artifi cial environments and they lose your workshop, I am sleeping much sleeping soundly through the night. their natural sleep/wake rhythm. The better than I have for years.” Anna Haltrecht is leading Sounder Sounder Sleep System helps to restore Sounder Sleep’s founder, Michael HOUSING Sleep System workshops on two sep- this key biological rhythm using move- Krugman is a Feldenkrais Practitioner arate Saturdays — February 24 and ment and breath.” and a life-long student of traditional FACILITATED PUBLIC MEETING March 24. One recent student of Haltrecht’s methods of self-healing. “Statistics show that one in every said, after the workshop, “This work- He wrote the book, The Insomnia How Are We Doing With seven Canadians suffer from insom- shop will really change my life. The Solution, which details the system. nia and have trouble going to sleep ‘secret handshake’ technique was a People can take one or both work- Housing On Salt Spring? or staying asleep ‘most or all of the revelation and I will incorporate this shops, which run from 1-4 p.m. Cost time,’” states Sounder Sleep System and the other techniques into my daily is $35 each. More information is avail- • Hear from local housing supporters press material. practice. I left the workshop confi dent able from Anna Haltrecht at 537-5681 “This is often because their natural that my sleep issues will improve.” or [email protected]. • Join casual small group discussions • Or simply drop in with your views World Day of Prayer links up with Paraguay Community Collaboration is crucial: The 2007 version of the Women from Paraguay Triple Alliance War in the web lace known as ‘Nan- Bring your ideas about solutions. World Day of Prayer takes have written the service 1800s. The 35-year dictator- duti’ — and, of course, their islanders to the heart of for the 2007 WorId Day of ship, which ended in 1989, Olympic medal-winning South America, with the Prayer on the theme “United left scars of poverty, envi- soccer team.” Sat. Feb. 24, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. small land-locked country Under God’s Tent.” ronmental destruction and Christians in more than or drop in 1:00 - 5:00 All Saints by the Sea of Paraguay being the focus “Wars and a long dicta- repression. 170 countries around the of this year’s World Day of torship have taken their toll “Despite their poverty world and 2,000 commu- childcare provided Prayer celebration. on Paraguay,” states a press and struggle to survive, nities across Canada will This year’s event is at release. Paraguayans are a caring gather on the World Day Dedicated to continued diversity on SSI Our Lady of Grace church “It lost its sea access and musical people, known of Prayer to pray and act in SSI Land Bank Society on Drake Road on Friday, and 80 per cent of its male around the world for folk solidarity with the people of 653-4060 March 2 at 1:30 p.m. population following the music and handmade spider Paraguay.
34 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD INTERVIEWING FOR Not too early to sow PRO HANGBOARD PILOTS early spring greens By PATTI and it into a ball, and toss it into cleaning up by deadhead- Seeking self-motivated BRANDON BAUER the air. If the ball falls apart ing perennials, and prun- The opportunities and into crumbs when you catch ing shrubs, hedges and fruit snow sports athletes delight associated with year- it, the soil is ready to work; trees. Planting perennials round food growing even otherwise it needs more time and new trees in February to introduce the through the fall and winter to dry. gives them the entire spring brand new sport months cannot be overesti- In late February, it is not season to acclimate to their mated. Here are some tips too early to sow early spring new homes and get estab- of hangboarding for activities throughout the greens such as beets, spin- lished, which will reduce the month of February. ach, cilantro, radishes, aru- maintenance and water they to the world. This is the time of year, gula and mustard greens in will need later during the dry with the large amount of shallow soil under a cloche. summer months. We want 19+ year-old rain we experience, that all Just when other folks are This is the fi rst in a regular the pore space within the thinking about planting their series of columns about Gar- ambassadors who soil becomes saturated with garden you will ensure an dening on Salt Spring Island love people. water. Because the structure early crop of food for your sponsored by the Salt Spring of saturated soil can be dam- bellies and your souls. Late Energy Strategy. Written by Teaching or coaching aged with cultivation, laying February and March is the authorities in their fi eld, the a cloche (garden fabric) over time to sow leeks and onions columns will complement experience an asset. a garden bed two to three indoors to transplant. the series of workshops and weeks prior to planting will From a permaculture per- tours on winter gardening Must be prepared to travel. warm the soil and reduce spective, February is a very launched at Seedy Saturday moisture content. important and active month on February 10. A simple way to test the with Valentine’s Day mark- Check out www.saltsprin- workability of your soil is to ing the first 10-hour day genergystrategy.org for info Check out this new sport at www.hangboard.ca and gather a handful six to eight since winter solstice. This about the workshops and call us at 1-888-SNOWFLY today. inches deep, gently compress is an excellent time to fi nish columns postings. 4 ‘How to Talk so Kids Will Listen’ PRICES EFFECTIVE Sun. Feb. 18 - Sat. Feb. 24 program back by popular demand While supplies last “Growing for the Heart of The successful parenting program “How tory session on Monday, February 26 at 7 Vancouver Island” To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So p.m. Kids Will Talk” is being held on Salt Spring “This is a great way to learn more about WINTER again this spring. how the course can help your family,” states HOURS Well known for her loving guidance to Sigurgeirson, who encourages parents of 8AMTO8PM8 AM TO 8 PM island parents, facilitator Lisa Sigurgeirson children of all ages to attend. 246-4924 says the workshop helps people learn “easy Pre-registration is required by Friday, Feb- SENIORS’ DAY and effective ways to have more joy with ruary 23. Thurs. Feb.22 Sweet their kids.” Call 538-1703 or e-mail lisamaxx@telus. 10% off with Spanish The seven-week course will be held on net to reserve a seat. Gold Care Card Monday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m., from “How To Talk . . . “ was pioneered by lead- March 5 to April 30. Cost is $100 per person ing experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Onions (families save $50 if two adults parenting the Sigurgeirson has formal early childhood Remember same child participate). education and has been involved in parent FRESH TENDER the Hollandaise 65 ¢ The public is invited to a free introduc- education for 20 years. ASPARAGUS Sauce 1 lb 68 lb LARGE FIELD LONG ENGLISH Bulk RussetRusset Centre School hosts open house TOMATOES CUKES Island families explor- on Thursday mornings from has small classes with a Potatoes ing educational options are 9-11 a.m. strong academic focus. B.C. ¢ ¢ invited to the Salt Spring Centre School principal Ministry of Education cur- lb Centre School’s annual open Erin Porter urges people to riculum is taught by B.C.- 69 78 ea house set for Tuesday, Febru- investigate all school choices certified teachers during a BROCCOLI RED SEEDLESS ary 27. available on the island. fi ve-day week. ¢ The event, which runs “You have to do your Salt Spring Centre School CROWNS GRAPES 28 lb from 4-6 p.m., gives parents a more comprehensive look homework, but making sure is located at 355B Blackburn ¢ $ 35 at the school and a chance to your child receives the best Road. 57 lb 1 lb Avocadoes speak with staff, parents and possible education for his or For more information, students. her needs is well worth the call Porter at 537-9130, or People can also drop in effort,” she said. visit www.saltspringcentre- SMALL NAVEL ¢ 2/79¢ to see classrooms in action Salt Spring Centre School school.ca. ORANGES $21.20 - 40lb Case53 lb Hellebores expert shares HOT BBQ CHICKEN & WINGS FREYBE*NEW PRODUCT* MAPLE LODGELODGE 200 GR seeds and enthusiasm FREYBE FARMS Bag $ 38 3!&% s &2%% s #/.&)$%.4)!, HAM SUELZE 1 /100g CAJUN at garden club meeting ROSEMARY 3ALT 3PRING 4RANSITION HAM GRIMM’S CHICKEN (OUSE #RISIS ,INE Heavenly Hellebores will really missed from my days ¢ OR be given their due when the growing up in Australia.’” SUMMER SAUSAGE 95 /100g TOLL FREE Salt Spring Garden Club Early on in his search for $ 28 $ 28 meets next Wednesday more Hellebores, Beckhurst /100g ALL DELI % 7OMENS /UTREACH night. visited Dan Hinkley’s Her- 1 1 /100g 3ERVICES Speaker Ray Beckhurst ondswood in Washington SALADS 10 OFF OR developed a life-long inter- and found a collection of rare AM - 6:00 PM 246-4940 OPEN ALL YEAR! TOLL FREE est searching for rare and true species and hybrids. 3TOPPING THE 6IOLENCE unusual plants by inherit- Then he found sources for TTHEHER ROSESOSES CCAMELLAMELLIIASAS ing his enthusiasm from his seeds in England, Germany, NNOWOW BLOOMING #OUNSELLING FOR 7OMEN AAREREA ARRIVINGRRIVING Hedging Sale BLOOMING parents and grandparents Australia and the fabulous MIXPARADISE ‘N MATCH ISLAND•BOXWOOD in Geelong, about an hour’s “doubles” from Tasmania. 1 GALLON POTS •PHOTINIA •LAUREL #HILDREN 7HO 7ITNESS drive from Melbourne, Aus- Beckhurst is vice-presi- 99 MOZZA STICKS•EMERALD CEDAR $ 99 !BUSE #OUNSELLING tralia. dent of the B.C. Council $ •RED CEDAR EEACHACH •GOLD CEDAR 15 EEACHACH BUNCH“After OF 5a rather nomadic of Garden Clubs and will 17 $ 99 $ 99 •AND MORE CCOLOUROL IN WINTER @4RANSITIONS 4HRIFT 3TORE life he settled with his family present an exciting slide O ARE ROOT ONLYONLY EACH UR IN WINTER BBARE ROO 4 - 5 in the Fraser Valley,” notes a presentation together with SPRING PRIMULAS BIRD SEED, SUET CAKES AND FEEDERS WATCH FOR OUR garden club press release. a collection of his plants for OFF )7!6 IS A NON PROlT SOCIETY “It was there about 20 sale. ¢ 4” SUMMER BULB FLYER PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGHOUT years ago he remembers see- The February 28 meeting REG PRICES THE 3OUTHERN 'ULF )SLANDS TO 99 EACH POTS 30% COMING OUT SOON. ing Hellebores in bloom and begins at 7 p.m. at Meaden WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE says, ‘What really knocked Hall. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR ROUND u me out was that they fl ower Non-members are wel- North of Duncan, Trans Can. Hwy. at Crofton cutoff a &UNDED BY THE in January — having win- come to attend meetings for "# -INISTRY OF #OMMUNITY 3ERVICES ter blooms was something I a suggested donation of $5.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 35 CONGRATULATIONS!
Harbour House nabs green business of the year award
fter winning the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce Green Business of the AYear Award, Salt Spring’s Harbour House continues to prove its commitment to the environment through countless energy saving initiatives which have been recognized Canada- wide. The Institute for Sustainability, Education and Action sponsored award confi rmed that owners of the generated from renewable energy sources. is simply the right thing to do. Other energy-saving Harbour House have made efforts above and beyond Representatives of the David Suzuki Foundation initiatives are actually saving the hotel money, so in the to create an environmentally friendly business and to recently visited Salt Spring to show their appreciation end, the costs can be negligible. incorporate green practices wherever possible. and support for Woodward and the Harbour House. Woodward believes everyone should be contributing Some of the myriad ways that owner Jack Woodward Woodward believes that by purchasing these certifi cates and said, “If you’re not doing something dramatic about and his team have implemented green practices include: use of an underground storage tank that collects water he is helping the environment, his business and the Salt climate change, you’re not on the bus. To keep customers from roof drains and runoff which is used for outside Spring community. happy nowadays you have to prove that you’re not watering; energy effi cient lighting; low-fl ush toilets in “We use the same amount of electricity, but you can harming the environment.” most rooms and water-saver shower heads in all; a now stay at the hotel or you can eat a meal in the The Harbour House Hotel is a member of the Audobon compost system; organic and biodegradable cleaning restaurant and know that no fossil fuels were burned to Society with a three-green-leaf rating. Located within products; and creation of an organic farm behind the create that electricity,” Woodward told the Driftwood at walking distance of Ganges, facilities include 35 recently hotel with a large pond and solar pump for irrigation. the time. renovated hotel rooms, many with ocean views, fi ne Woodward’s latest innovation has been to purchase Certifi cates will cost the Harbour House more money, waterfront dining, an on-site beer, wine and spirits store Green Power Certifi cates (GPC) from B.C. Hydro, which but green comes first and Woodward believes that and facilities for small conferences, weddings and other guarantees that all of the facility’s electricity will now be spending money towards making his hotel greener special events.
CONGRATULATIONS We’re delighted CONGRATULATIONS from Gail & Sylvain you have set the standard you won! for the island’s business (YOU EARNED IT) and accommodation community Gail’s Hair proud to be the suppliers C of room amenities, natural soaps, at the Hotel shampoos and conditioners HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL for appointments call 537-4404
Best Wishes Harbour House Management & Staff Being a winner of an on your achievements environmental stewardship award, • Large cleanups we’re proud to supply this & recycling “GREEN BUSINESS” Laurie’s • Curbside service with our own fresh produce & groceries. Recycling (250) 758-0191 Nanaimo www.freshpoint.com & Waste Service 653-9279
Congratulations to the management Congratulations! CONGRATULATIONS ON and staff of the We are pleased to supply HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL many of the quality foods YOUR AWARD on receiving the offered on the menu at the We are pleased to have supplied the “Green Business of the Year Award” HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Compact Fluorescent lighting. “Our products are second to none” Cut down your power bills with clean light and be green! proud suppliers of quality latex paint
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36 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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The “Cherry Rose Truffl e Manicure & Pedicure” reg. $100 Now $80 (incl. exfoliation, cuticle, nail & callus work, massage, masque and polish) The “Cherry Truffl e Body Treatment” reg. $150 Now $115 190 Reynolds Road (incl. exfoliation, body wrap, bath & 45 min. massage) The “Cherry Rose Truffl e Facial” & Lip Treatment reg. $105 Now $85 *NEW - BODY BALL (inc. exfoliation of lips and face, extractions, massage & masque for both lips and face) a great aerobic workout to music gift cards available Mondays & fridays 11am - 12pm Day Spa & 770 Spruce Avenue, Victoria BC Starting March 5th 537-8807537-8807 Healing Arts Center 653-4308 for schedule and information 2102 Grace Point Square • www.skinsensations.com Sports Schedule & WOMEN’S SOCCER SPORTS & RECREATION SS Dragons vs. Lakehill Reds GULF ISLANDSSR DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ PAGE 37 Sun., Feb. 25 GISS lower fi eld 12:30 p.m. Junior girls: most sportsmanlike GISS Sr. Boys Scorpions qualifi ed for The Gulf Islands Second- the Vancouver Island championships ary junior girls Scorpions lost their berth in the Van- last week and head to Courtenay for the couver Island championship tourney this weekend. Wish them luck! basketball tournament after being upended by Francis All events subject to change Kelsey in the fi nal match at the mid-island tournament HUGE MARKDOWNS STOREWIDE last weekend at Cowichan Check out all the great Secondary. prices on: According to co-coach Clothing, Footwear, Ray Colleran, the loss in a Snowboard Gear, Fitness Apparel very physical game followed a handy defeat over Brent- Up to 50% off wood in the fi rst round. on selected items “To their credit, the girls islandsportstraders.ca remained high-spirited and 135 McPhillips Ave. HURRY FOR lighthearted, cracking jokes Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm 537-5148 BEST SELECTION on the bench right up to the fi nish, even when their own defeat looked certain. The Scorpions, in fact, walked away with the Most Sports- COME MEET TOBY & CALVIN manlike Team recognition.” They are not related, but deeply attached to The junior team came to each other. Both Calvin & Toby are about 10 the play-offs with a hard- months old. Calvin is a Maine Coon cross, won fi rst-place fi nish in the while Toby is a striking Tabby. Both boys are season. Impressive perfor- terribly laid back, a little shy of strangers, but mances were delivered by several girls all season, often love rubs & treats. They have been looking with game points totals for a home now for over 6 months. Come see spread throughout the entire why we think they are so fabulous. squad, said Colleran. “Monique Comeau con- SPCA 537-2123 • SPAY YOUR PET TODAY! sistently proved to be the team’s most valuable play- er with Meredith Raddysh and Erica Rimmer provid- G.I.S. SALES ing solid support at point guard,” he said. & RENTALS INC. “Kirsty Girard also shone high-density “Tanks for all reasons” RON’S as an all-round athlete, polyethylene improving with each outing • Water storage — one to watch. Colleen • Septic, sewage-holding RENOS Hillis demonstrated lead- • Ecological systems ership all season, acting as • Sewage-treatment plants, filters & the team’s de facto captain on and off the court. And WE WELCOME VISA • MASTERCARD Finishing Carpentry Rosalie Baldwinson, Rebec- • AMERICAN EXPRESS ca Hylands and Andrea PH: (250) 653-4013 537-9847 Sweetnam each proved their importance to the team in FOULED: Gulf Islands Secondary School junior girls basketball player Monique 292 ARMAND WAY, 20 years on SSI every game they played.” Comeau is fouled by a Frances Kelsey player on a lay-up at the mid-island cham- ADOPT A PET TODAY SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C., V8K 2B6 As these players move up pionships last week. Frances Kelsey won the match 47 to 38. Photo by Andrew Leong to senior level basketball next year, the 2007-08 junior Bascom and Jada Buffett. Tony Mason, who loaned and senior levels. Coached this season by a himself out from his coach- “In all, the girls are not PATTERSON MARKET LTD. team already shows promise our family serving your family since 1915 with the likes of those who team in themselves — Judy ing duties with the senior too disappointed in the loss have contributed so much Raddysh, Karen Hosie and girls’ team, giving a sense at the tournament itself, but to the team this year: Adri- Colleran — the girls have of continuity in the basket- they are sad that basketball Summer Hours ane Harkema, Kayley Rae also benefitted from the ball program at the high season is over — for this Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) – Smith, Kate Hosie, Cassie ongoing guidance of teacher school between the junior year, anyway.” Swartz Bay Departures CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES Senior girls up against island’s best IN EFFECT SEPT. 24, 2006 TO JUNE 26, 2007 The Gulf Islands Second- Woodlands Secondary in third quarter. ary on Friday. ary School senior girls bas- their fi nal match. “She did all that and it “We played half a game, Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz Bay ketball team will compete “Everybody played an wasn’t even a full game,” let’s just leave it at that,” against Vancouver Island’s outstanding game,” Grom- said player Kristi Lee. Gromme said. “We kind of best on the heels of a third- me said, giving a special Gromme is expected let it slip.” place finish at the North nod to teammate Jenny to make a full recovery in The girls opened their Island Championships last Akerman, who sank all her time for the team’s game on tournament with a victory weekend. foul shots. Thursday evening in Brent- against Kwalicum on Thurs- “It’s really nerve wrack- Jess Harkema, she added, wood. day evening. ing,” said Kayla Gromme. also had a stellar perfor- Gromme said the team According to Gromme, the “We’ll have to play the whole mance. will need to play even harder tournament gave the team a game and set the tempo right “She was all over the this weekend if they hope to sense of what it needs to do from the start.” court,” Gromme said. extend the post-season run. to finish among the top at The team finished the Gromme scored 25 “This is what we play for,” this weekend’s event. three-day 18-team tour- points and recorded seven she added. The top two teams will nament with a 2-1 record, steals before she was forced The must-win third game represent Vancouver Island including a 61-43 victory to leave the game with an followed a disappointing in the provincial champion- to secure third place against injury midway through the loss to Willingdon Second- ships next month. “SHEEP” ISLAND FUEL Wrestling club opens doors for island youth we’re still the “sheepist!” Salt Spring has a new athletic oppor- conditioning, matches and lots of fun For information, contact Esquivel at tunity, with coach Leon Esquivel set- wrestling games,” said Esquivel. 537-9907. Operating hours: ting up an amateur wrestling club. Classes are held Mondays from 6-8 Esquivel’s daughter Carmen has The Salt Spring Rams wrestling team p.m. at the Salt Spring Island Middle earned a number of honours in wres- will teach males and females from School gym. tling, including a bronze medal at the PATTERSON MARKET LTD. Grades 6 and up the skills needed for Participants should bring a permis- 2006 B.C. Summer Games, and is now Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 9 am - 6 pm the sport. sion slip, non-marking runners, gym aiming for provincial championships Sun. 9:30 am - 5 pm / Closed Stat. Holidays “Practices will include techniques, strip and a water bottle. this year. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 39 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD DEADLINE: MONDAY 4PM / TGIF DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 4PM
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Congratulations, Bold and centered headlines Theresa will be missed by her husband Jim, $1.00 per line her children Jeanette (Bob), Jim (Sabine) and Bob Not available in Free/Recyclables CHRIS ______(Sandy), her grandchildren Theresa, Jennifer, Josh, James Henry Burford on your DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS Tyler and Zachery, and her great grandchildren Jim Burford, born in Saskatoon on 13 loved his job, fl ew everything from Lockheed $12.75 per column inch Phillip, Ryan, Ethan and Max, as well as by her December 1920, died peacefully in Lady Minto Electras to 747s and was able to show his (minimum size one inch) numerous nieces and nephews and her extended Hospital on February 16, 2007 in his 87th year. family the world because of it. 21ST –––––––––––––––––––––––– family. She is survived by her sister Winnie A life well-lived, he will be remembered by all Following his retirement in 1981, Jim and BIRTHDAY IN MEMORIUM & Hutchinson in Lac La Biche and her brother Jack who knew him for his integrity, his dignity and MaryAlice moved to Salt Spring Island where CELEBRATION ADS Lloyd-Walters of Campbell River. his spirit. Throughout his life, a gentleman. many Air Canada friends had already settled love Dad & Nancy 1 column x 4” $25 Theresa passed away with peace and dignity His adventure began in Toronto. Childhood and where he continued his lifelong passions xoxo (reg rate $47.00) at the Lady Minto Hospital with her husband Jim, stories of hopping freight trains with his mates, for golf and bridge. In his last few years, with daughter Jeanette and son Jim at her side. repainting and selling golf balls he found at his health failing , he would still always answer NEW SPECIAL OFFERS Her smile, her irrepressible sense of humour Weston Golf Club, working as an offi ce boy in the question ‘How are you doing?’ with ‘Top of and especially her cheerful laugh will long be Eatons and selling boys clothing on commission, the World’. 20 words or less $10.50 additional words 45¢ each remembered by all who knew her. She loved were memories of his youth. Predeceased by the recent passing of his Deadline MONDAY 4pm / gardening, cooking, reading, and most of all, her In 1940, he enlisted in the RCAF. After fl ight dear wife MaryAlice, his fi rst wife Phyllis and WEDNESDAY 4pm family. She was an active member of the Daughters training and winning his wings in Western his brother Beverley. Survived by his sister Anita DOUBLE DIP: of the Nile as well as the Eastern Star. Canada, he arrived in Bournemouth, England in and her husband Bruce Bell of London, his son (incl. all classifi cations) 1941. A posting to RAF 353 Squadron in India Jim, Jim’s wife Veronica and grandson Connor Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Georges Benloulou and his offi ce staff, to the staff at Lady Minto Hospital, soon followed, where he spent the next three of Calgary, his son Brent of Calgary and his ______1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $5.25 and to Sue from Home Care Services, for their years fl ying. In early 1945, now Squadron Leader daughter Susan and Susan’s husband Dermott Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) Burford, Jim came home to Canada, choosing to Corr of Santa Cruz. ______1st ad: $5.25 / 2nd ad: $10.50 compassion and care given not only to Theresa but to her family. return to England shortly thereafter where he His family would like to thank all the staff, Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) supported the troops fl ying Dakotas in the famed especially the nurses, at Lady Minto Hospital for 1st ad: $19.95 / 2nd ad: incl Mass of Christian Burial was at Our Lady of Grace 437 Husky Transport Squadron. The last entry in their exceptional care and kindness. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on February 16 with Father Sean Celbrant offi ciating. his pilot’s log book is 23 August 1945. In lieu of fl owers, a donation to the charity of SOLO: Thank-you to all those in attendance. (incl. all classifi cations) In 1946 Jim was hired on as a pilot with TCA, your choice would be appreciated. A memorial Corey Pollard Buy only Friday later Air Canada, and enjoyed a career he often service will be held at Salt Spring Island United 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $8.40 described as the best job one could have. He Church on Thursday, February 22nd at 3pm. & Buy only Wednesday 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $8.40 Rowena Graham –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 DEATHS 5 BIRTHS 8 CARD OF THANKS 3 FOR 2: are proud to get the 3rd ad free! Loopeker – Rene PART OF the baby boom? Call FROM THE bottom of my heart Welcome Wagon for a personal announce the birth of (no refunds) thank-you for the many cards, fl ow- Baby Visit. Gifts & greetings from (merchandise only) HAYWARD’S ers, and offers of support since Stu their son local businesses and a warm wel- died. Thank-you to the nursing staff Buy Wed./Fri./Wed. FUNERAL SERVICE come for baby. Andrea 537-8464. for the wonderful care, and to Dr. 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $10.50 Woodley and Dr. Gorenson for their Cyrus Ethan 3rd ad: free 8 CARD OF THANKS –––––––––––––––––––––––––– support. Buy Fri./Wed./Fri. TO THE Wonderful community of Pollard 1st ad: $10.50 / 2nd ad: $10.50 Salt Spring Island, we are fi nally CLASSIFIED home after four months of treat- 3rd ad: free HOTLINE on February 9, 2007. ______PATRICK BEATTIE ment in Vancouver. We would like to 537-9933 OBITUARIES Licensed Funeral Director thank all our friends, acquaintances Wednesday $12.75 per col. inch and everyone for the wonderful 10 CELEBRATIONS Repeat Fri. $6.38 per col. inch emotional, mental and fi nancial #22 Merchant Mews support given us. You have played a Ask about Box 315, Ganges P.O. special discounts for obituaries. major role in helping us get through SSI, V8K 2V9 a very diffi cult time. We will be for- ever grateful for all the compassion Happy Birthday Honey PLACE YOUR AD Tel: (250) 537-1022 Fax: (250) 537-2012 and kindness shown us. Thank you, BEYOND SALT SPRING! Jose Campbell & Ian Ludtke. BUY VANCOUVER ISLAND $123 8 CARD OF THANKS Your 25 word classified ad appears in the Driftwood and 15 community papers on Loopeker – Rene, born July 14th, 1950 in V.I. Over 262,455 readers. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, raised in Ottawa, BUY LOWER MAINLAND Ontario and formerly of Vancouver, British $113.45 Columbia. It is with profound sadness that we Your 25 word classified ad appears in 15 community papers in the lower mainland. announce the sudden passing of our beloved Rene. Over 525,455 readers. He died quietly on his boat in Ganges Harbour, BUY BC INTERIOR Saltspring Island on Monday, January 15th, $124.95 2007. Your 25 word classified ad appears in 22 Rene will be deeply missed by his son Kyle community papers in the interior. Over 208,856 readers. Loopeker (Will) of Burnaby and his new daughter- in-law Tracy. He is predeceased by his loving BCYCNA NETWORK parents Wilhelm and Ursula Loopeker and his CLASSIFIEDS $395 Salt Spring Island Becca Dekker Your 25 word classified will appear in more former wife Reen Loopeker (nee Wakabayashi). Community Services than 110 community newspapers in BC He will be lovingly remembered by his sister; Wishes to Thank Case Sue Mister and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. Willi (and husband Bob Watters) of Ottawa; his The following individuals and businesses who PAYMENT brother; Rob Loopeker (and wife Pat) of Langley; contributed to the successful completion of our 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS his nieces and nephews: Robbie, Anna, Kevin and second homeless needs survey. RELAY FOR LIFE! WORLD DAY OF PRAYER • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. THE CANADIAN Cancer Society UNITED UNDER God’s Tent. Friday, Don; his former wife and mother to his son; Anne Vesuvius Bay Store • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have (and Mike Will of Burnaby); and his Saltspring Relay for Life is happening again March.2 at 1:30 p.m. Our Lady of an advertising account. Fulford Inn on Salt Spring Island on June Grace Church. 135 Drake Rd. family of friends who loved him and cared for him Mrs. Clean Laundromat 22nd and 23rd. It was a wonderful, CHRISTINA SURBEY will be com- PLACING AN AD for 15 of his 56 years. All Saints by-the-Sea Anglican Parish emotional community event last ing for a group meditation/ healing. Dr. Richard Haydon June that really touched the lives Sat., Feb. 24, 7:30 pm at the Gan- • In person at Rene was blessed with an artistic and creative Claire Heffernan of everyone involved. If you would ges Yoga Studio. Private session, 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges gift that he applied throughout his life in his like to captain a team, join a team Ganges Village Market call Cecilia at 537-8911. • By telephone, 250-537-9933, work in display, design, and carpentry. We will or become an active volunteer SALE! SALE! SALE! or fax, 250-537-2613 Jade Carter remember him always for his generosity, his for the event, please call Margo WEST OF the Moon 5th annual “Sup- Paul Beckman • By email to: uncommon intelligence, and his gentle heart. A Greggains at 537-8325 or email at port the Food Bank” sale, Thursday [email protected] Paul Mazzei [email protected]. Let’s Feb.22 through Sunday Feb.26. • By post to Driftwood, memorial service will be held on Saturday, March Megan MacFarlane make Cancer History. COME AND SING WITH THE 328 Lower Ganges Road, 3rd at 2 pm. at the Meaden Hall, Royal Canadian MYSTERY MAMMALS OF THE Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. CIRCLE COMMUNITY CHOIR Legion, at 120 Blain Road, in Ganges, Saltspring And community members NIGHTS STARTING WEDNESDAY, Feb.28th, CHECK YOUR AD Island. B.C. who generously donated. Thank you. Bats of the Gulf Islands. SSI Con- 7:30 - 9 p.m. At the Mercer Gal- servancy sponsors Dr. David Na- lery, 111 Robinson Rd. (the former Please check your ad after the first In lieu of fl owers, a tax deductible donation to Ragnhild Flakstad gorson, Fri. Feb 23, 7 pm. Lions Tread-Shed). $5 - $10 donation. Fa- insertion. Should an error appear in an Hall. advertisement, Driftwood Publishing The Edgewood Foundation in memory of Rene [email protected] • 537-9176 cilitator Barbara Slater, 653-4186. Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid HARRY POTTER #7 Everyone welcome, no experience for the space occupied by the portion would be appreciated: c/o 2121 Boxwood Road, of the advertisment in which the error Salt Spring Island Community Services and the Deathly Hallows release necessary, we sing rounds and occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Nanaimo, B.C. V9S-4L2; www.edgewood.ca; 1- 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. • 537-9971 date July 21! Reserve your copy easy-to-learn songs from many will accept responsibility for only one 800-683-0111. now at Fables Cottage, $20 deposit traditions. Member of the Ubuntu incorrect insertion. gets you 20% off. 537-0028. Global Choir network. 40 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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No ACT! SING! hats; etc. Please come by the Box selling on your part. For more infor- SENIORS’ Offi ce at Artspring, M-F 9.30-4.30, mation call 1-866-821-2569; www. Services DANCE! ASSISTED LIVING to identify and claim. Did you know? Musical Theatre telecardinfo.com. We’re here when 32 MEETINGS 55 HELP WANTED Beacon 116 CLEANING with Sue Newman you’re ready. ROCK SALT Restaurant & Cafe NO SURPRISES Housecleaning, is hiring a baker and an evening Employment Services insured & bonded, 12 years on is- and Guests land experience has openings for 120 Crofton Road server. To apply phone 537-0006 or has special employment and training Offi ce: 537-8340 2007. 537-2186. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 7-13, $200 email [email protected]. programs for people Pre-register at 537-5289 Tours by appointment SEACHANGE SEEKS Controller’s 118 COMPUTERS www.heritageplace.info SALT SPRING ISLAND Assistant. Successful applicant will between the ages of 15 and 30? LOCAL TRUST be competent with databases and COMMITTEE NOTICE OF bookkeeping, preferably with Sim- Want to learn more? BUSINESS MEETING ply Accounting. Experience with Phone us at 537-5979 The Salt Spring Island Local both Apple and PC platforms an Trust Committee will be meeting advantage. Part-time fl exible hours, or drop by our offi ces at to consider various matters weekdays only, wage dependent #206 - 343 Lower Ganges Rd. of general business, such as on skills and experience. Send Salt Spring Island applications received, bylaw resumes to Anne@SeaChangeSa- 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Open House reviews and meeting notes. vouries.Ca or 334 Upper Ganges DATE: Thursday, Road, V8K 1R7. The Government of Canada has Contributed to this initiative Tuesday, February 27 March 1, 2007 SEACHANGE IS looking for people 4-6 pm TIME: 1:00 P.M. to help on a packaging line. If you PLACE: ArtSpring would like ongoing daytime work one Meet the teachers, tour the 100 Jackson Avenue to three days a week, and enjoy work- school, fi nd out more about Starting at 1:00 p.m., up to 45 ing with your hands, please send your our wonderful school! minutes will be available for the resume to Anne@SeaChangeSavou- public to discuss local land use ries.Ca. Space is also available for 355B Blackburn Rd. matters with the Local Trust one or two student workers, wanting phone for more info 537-9130 Committee. Those who wish to Fridays only, with the possibility of present a more formal petition, more in the summer. or make a delegation to the LABOURERS WANTED to help CLERK Committee as an Agenda item, architect/builder with hard and must advise Islands Trust staff at soft landscaping projects over Temporary Part-time least one week in advance of the the next couple of months. 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SALT SPRING Centre School Open 34 NOTICES processing & graphics skills; set-up of Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793- House every Thursday, 9 - 11 am. 55 HELP WANTED 3222. www.saskadvocate.com. Come see us in action! 355B Black- complex correspondence, reports, etc. IF YOUR Driftwood subscription la- CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS burn Rd. 537-9130. bel has the date highlighted, now is ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED. Ap- Thorough knowledge of business English prentices, Journeyman, Foreman. with the National Pardon Centre. "GRADE 5/6 CLASS?" the time to renew! Minimum six months experience. and good oral and written communication Your peace of mind guaranteed. Interested in a Grade 5/6 class for AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE $13-$35/hour + medical benefi ts. Remove barriers to employment, next year? Come to the Centre skills If you would like to loosen up stiff Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton travel, more. Free consultations. 1- School's Open House Tues. Feb. 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Adults each you will learn the YOUR JOB SOURCE. Stay home month journalism certifi cate course space, right next door to the origi- Positive team attitude are essential while welcome too! Call Tom Burton 537- fundamental elements at Langara College in Vancouver. nal store at #3203 in Grace Point and get paid while we go to work for 0054. of good photography. Visit www.bccommunitynews.com Square. Come view our extensive you: www.nationaljobshop.com. being able to work independently for details. Deadline: April 30, 2007. PHONE DISCONNECTED? Super Week 1 - This is a Camera selection of mouldings with all your Must hold a valid BC Driver’s licence 156 RENTALS TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/Con- favorites, plus. Many thanks to our special: only $10 for fi rst month plus Week 2 - Now What? dominium Manager. New jobs patient customers. Open Mon. - Fri. hook up. Everyone welcome. Guar- Please submit resumes quoting reference PARTY TIME Week 3 - It’s all About Light coming in weekly! Online or home- 10 - 4 or by appointment. 537-1299. anteed approval. Free long distance package. Call Easy Reconnect now, #3801VI/DW by Feb.26, 2007 to: RENTALS study certifi ed course. Government PLEASE BE advised Save On Gas From TENTS to UTENSILS Tuesdays: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13 registered school! Free brochure. Salt Spring will no longer distrib- 1-877-446-5877. •NOGST•LOWESTPRICES• NO GST • LOWEST PRICES 6:30 to 9:30pm 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456, ute gas stamps or cards effective THE SAWRIDGE INN & Conference Vancouver Island Health Authority • BEST SERVICE Three Classes for $90 www.RMTI.ca. Feb.21/07. For our customers conve- Centre in Jasper, Alberta is looking Employment Services **Now available** Limited Enrolment nience we will redeem all outstand- for an energetic and enthusiastic in- 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 ing cards at face value if turned in dividual with excellent people and or- Extendable tent-sits 100-500 Fax: (250) 370-8118 Galleons Lap CLASSIFIED before Feb.28/07. This offer ends ganizational skills to take on the role of Pick ups at Love My Kitchen Feb.28/07. We would like to take this Executive Housekeeper. Salary range: Atelier - Gallery HOTLINE opportunity to thank all our custom- $36,000 to $40,000. To apply and to re- For more information visit our website at 537-5882 103 Park Dr., Ganges • 538-0182 ers for their support. Raymond Wylie, ceive more information please contact: www.viha.ca Susan or Joy 537-4577 www.glphoto.com 537-9933 Manager, Save On Gas. [email protected]. [email protected] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 ▲ 41
350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE Merchandise REFLECTIVE DRIVEWAY signs, Home Sweet Home big 4 inch letters, better than the rest. Multi-coloured vinyl graphics at 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES competitive prices. Call 537-1833. 204 ARCHITECTS 225 DESIGNERS www.arthousestudio.net. after inventory HOT TUB. 5 person w/ lounger, SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE Beachcomber.Cedar skirting. Brand Neil Morie m a i b c LET’S GET ON ALL YOUR BUILDING new cover. New heater, rebuilt FASHION CLEARANCE architect pump. $1400. 538-8244. www.neilmoriearchitect.com STARTED! REQUIREMENTS! OFFICE COMPUTER Bureau from 4, Fulford Marina Bring your sketches & ideas ph. 653-4812 • Flooring Sears $150. Antique Style Roll top UP creative design and together we’ll design (or Desk $100. Champion Juicer mo- responsive to site upgrade) your dream home. • Heating tor and parts $40. Myata hybrid TO7O%FF craft and client Through the use of computer- • Eaves bike $40. Karaoke machine $30. aided drafting, we’ll quickly 537-2922. 220 CONCRETE produce the working drawings • Plumbing INDIAN CARPET, 10 X 16, wool, you’ll take to your contractor. soft wheat colour, very good condi- • Roofing tion. $500. 537-9705. More of our best brands all priced to go! PLEASE CALL LAZYBOY RECLINER chair. Excel- HELSET DESIGN For all your building lent condition, $400. Reg $1200. 537-1037 requirements, large or small! 537-2320. and ask for Jim VAN MORRISON (Feb. 26), Eric Clapton (Mar. 23) in Vancouver. • SPORTSWEAR • OUTERWEAR Great seats, $250 - $350 each. GULF 236 FIREWOOD 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. John 537-5740. • FOOTWEAR • ACCESSORIES COAST 537-4978 TRAILER, 18 FT. needs work, $350. MATERIALS HONEST OL’S 537-4346. FIREWOOD Serving the Gulf Islands DUE TO kitchen reno, Jenn-Air 27” •GUARANTEED CORD 322 COMPUTERS wall oven, convection, self-clean- Salt Spring, Galiano, CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, MENS & WOMENS Cut, Split & delivered ing, $50. Sanyo microwave, stain- Mayne, Penders •Cedar fence rails software and networking support. less, $20. Modern Maid 36” cooktop We do housecalls. 537-2827 or propane downdraft, free! All in good • Jackets • Sweaters • T-Shirts • READY MIX (cell) 538-7017. Please go and working order. Pick-up must be Sat, • WASHED GRAVEL 653-4165 back-up your important data now! Feb.24 or Sun, Feb.25. 653-2375. • Shoes • Waterproof Fleece • Shirts • REINFORCED STEEL MACINTOSH COMPUTERS, OS9 2 3/4 IN. MAPLE fl ooring, 180 sq. • Vests • 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirts • Sweatshirts • BAGGED CEMENT KONIG & SON & OS10 Maintenance, upgrades, feet, pre-fi nished. $750 obo. Like • Pants • Souvenirs • Hats • SEPTIC TANKS effi ciency, $30/hr. Free phone help. new, SL 16 Hijacker 5th wheel hitch. • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL FIREWOOD Tutoring $15/hr. Used Mac’s for sale. $250. Joe or Cindy at 537-5734. Serving Salt Spring 25 years 537-4470. NORCO MAGNUM, 24” frame, 537-2611 leather saddle, $250. 537-4652. Competitive & Reliable FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED 330 FOOD PRODUCTS GARAGE DOOR opener with one Don’t miss these fi nal markdowns! Rainbow Road remote control. $50 obo. 537-4652. 537-9531 RENOVATION SALE CALDWELL’S OAK VANITY and medicine cabi- 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE OAKSPRING nets, $25/$15. Pellet stove, $75. White toilet, $15. Singer sewing FARM machine in cabinet, $25. 537-8393. Upper Ganges Village Since 1882 CHIMNEY 18’ INSULATED pipe. All the parts, good condition, $550 obo. Currently available: 537-1690. Shopping Centre • FREE RANGE WARN WINCH. 8000 lbs, electric, GRAIN-FED PORK mounted to steel cradle. $500 obo. 7 days a week Ganges Village 537-5551 368 Lower Ganges Road • FRESH CUT LUMBER 537-1690. RENOVATION SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 537-5380 or 537-2152 REGENCY WOODSTOVE, $175. 6’ 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK 490 WEBSITES Space Available Vinyl patio door, $200. 6’ vinyl patio THREE ADORABLE female pup- REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf 335 FURNITURE door, $400 (new), interior mahoga- pies, born 20 Dec 06, available to Islands are viewable anywhere 1051 sq. ft. ny doors, 537-8393. good homes. This 3-way cross with in the world with Internet access. QUEENSIZE BRASS bed frame, FRASER’S SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3,495.00 Poodle, Maltese terrier and Jack www.gulfi slands.net. $120. Double bed with metal frame, THIMBLE FARMS - Convert your logs to valuable lum- Russell gives the cutest looks with $50. Both in very good condition, 175 ARBUTUS Contact: Ferd Kallstrom ber with your own Norwood porta- an excellent, calm temperament. phone 537-8982. 537-5788 ble band sawmill. Log skidders also Ready to go from Feb.17. $450 (no (250) 701-3591 ESTATE SALE: Five piece bedroom available. www.norwoodindustries. offers), includes fi rst shots. Ring: Rentals furniture set with two chests of OPEN 538-5522. com - free information: 1-800-566- 7 DAYS A WEEK drawers, two bedside tables, large 6899, ext:400OT. PB BLOOD BAY Arab, rescue mirror; all French provincial style. FROM 9AM - 4:30PM 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT NEW LOADED COMPUTER only mare. 14.2 H.H., 20 yrs. For 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT Very good condition. $150. 537- AFFORDABLE, ALMOST new 99 cents/day! Everyone’s approved* HUGE SELECTION OF companion or lead line pony LUXURY HARBOUR VIEW; new, SHORT-TERM HOUSE rental; 9372. 1 bdrm suite over my workshop. Get a loaded MDG computer with (small children) only. Classic 2150 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom February ’07 to June ‘07, rea- SOLID PINE, round table with 4 POTTED Arab face, sweet temp. $850. Furnished, W/D, $600/ month plus an Intel Core2 Duo only 99 cents/ hydro. 537-9031. with double garage, all appliances, sonable rent. Beautiful home chairs, as new, $500. 537-5774. day. Includes everything you need: SPRING 537-5761/ 537-7737. and large deck. Loaded with char- in Channel Ridge overlooking 340 GARAGE SALES 1 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, 19” LCD ONE SPECIAL deal, Manure, free. 1 BEDROOM LAKE front suite with acter; 2 fi replaces, Shaker kitchen, Stuart Channel. 4 bedrooms, 2 Flat Panel, Windows Vista and a BLOOMING Must go! Also, I am an Saanen X dock. Washer/ dryer, NS, NP. 7 min- maple fl oors, high ceilings, clear baths, 2 car garage, fully fur- LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & free* printer/scanner/copier (*call BULBS. Nubian doe goat. Have just lost utes to Ganges, $750/ month plus fi r doors and trims. Ideal layout for nished and complete with ap- Saturdays only 10 am - 12 pm. for conditions). 1-800-236-2504. my companion, my two legged utilities. 653-4868. home-based business or in-law ac- pliances. 1.75 acres adjacent Many household items. Note: We no WINTER CLEANUP RECONNECT YOUR HOME PARKING LOT SALE mum is looking for a Togenburg for BEAUTIFUL, LARGE, bright one- commodation. Available March.1 or to 500 acres of protected land longer offer pickups. We do not ac- PHONE! No one refused! Low- me. Must be a doe. Please phone bedroom apartment near Ganges. April.1 for long-term at $2300 obo/ complete w/ hiking trails. Con- cept appliances. Drop-offs accepted est rates available. Unlimited local 50% OFF us at 250-537-4046. Newly renovated , own entry, ADSL, month , call 537-8796. tact Andrew 510-579-3555. only on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please, calling. Great long distance rates. LOCAL GRASS hay. Stored in barn. WD, garden. references, NS, $875 2 BDRM TRAILER, private deck, SALT SPRING Island Indepen- no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. Transfer for free. Call National Tele- SELECTED $4 per bale. 653-4444. all inclusive. 653-9898. incl. propane $700/mo. Call 537- dent Living. 26 ft. trailer in old MOVING SALE. No toys or clothes. connect, 1-866-443-4408; www. SHRUBS AND 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 1-bed- 6860. forest compound. Fully equipped Some furniture, good quality items. nationalteleconnect.com. room apartment, mid island, valley FULFORD 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath. to gas & electric appliances 114 Sandpiper, 10 - 2 on Sat, AMAZING RELIEF the fi rst night!!! PERENNIALS. THIS COLUMN is designed for view, 5 appl., wood stove, wireless Washer, dryer, appliances. $1150/ (backup 12 volt), satellite TV/ Feb.3. Restless Leg Syndrome and leg CLOSED SUN., FEB. 11 free recyclable items only (no internet, quiet, NS, NP. $800 + util. month. 818-642-5526. CD/ DVD, dishes, utensils, bed- animals). There is no charge to 538-0955. HUGE GARAGE sale, "20 years of cramps gone. Sleep deeply, safe OCEANFRONT CEDAR home. 3 ding, etc. Immaculate, private, WE GIVE place items in this column. Ads stuff!". February 24 and 25, rain with medication, proven results FOR RENT bachelor suite, private bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appli., privacy, dock, fenced & landscaped patio, PERSONALIZED can be submitted in person at or shine. PLEASE no early birds, guaranteed! www.allcalm.com, 1- with ocean view, NS, NP, suitable decks, fully equipped, avail. by outdoor fireplace, barbecue. 10 SERVICE the Driftwood office (328 Lower the driveway gate won't open until 800-765-8660. for 1 person. $525/ mo. includes month from May 07. www.saltsprin- min. trail walk through majestic Ganges Road) by normal dead- 10am. 1340 Sunset Drive. AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. utilities. References required. 537- grentalhouse.com, 416-483-8175. Mouat Park to Ganges or 2 min. line (Monday 4 pm.) or by phone IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ 9309. walk to the community swimming 350 MISC. FOR SALE 537-9933, fax 537-2613 or email SUNNY OCEANVIEW 1 bdrm. cot- U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, 2 BDRM SUITE, large on main pool. $675 mo. includes power, EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- [email protected]. tage, furnished, WD, walk to village water, satellite. Available imme- sulfur, smell, manganese from well fl oor, private entrance, $900/ & ferry, south end. NS, NP. Incl. hy- toration - antiques my specialty. SALT SPRING Island Recycle De- diately, long term. References water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800- month includes utilities. No smok- dro, $850. Avail now. 653-4688. Free estimates, reasonable rates. BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. 351 MISC. WANTED pot is located at 349 Rainbow Rd. ing, long-term, north end, sunny, please. Call 537-4346. Free house calls for shut-ins and We are open Tuesday through Sat- THREE BEDROOM House: Walker FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS du- many windows, radiant fl oor heat- heavy clocks. Mark’s Clockworks, WANTED: USED lumber (eg from urday, 10 am to 5 pm. This service Hook area. Peaceful, ocean views, 525 RENTALS MISC. rable, dependable, pre-engineered, ing. 537-8333. 537-5061. barns or fences) 1 x 12, any length. is operated by Salt Spring Island private. Hot tub on deck. Work- SOUTH END, PRIVATE AND all-steel structures. Custom-made BACK INVERSION table, brand Call Holly or Danno at 250-881- Community Services. Please call 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE shop, greenhouse. Fenced orchard/ UNIQUE! to suit your needs and require- berry garden, raised beds. $1200/ new, (Teeter Hang-Ups) $325, fi rm. 1015. The Recycle Depot at 537-1200, FOR RENT 3 ROOM accommodation. Newly ments. Factory-direct affordable month, hydro included. Note: house 537-4155. EXERCISE BIKE with adjustable or Community Services at 537- SMALL BRIGHT offi ce space in built, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom. prices. Call 1-800-668-8653, ext. listed for sale; tenants guaranteed seat height and resistance. Must 9971 for information on materials downtown core. Approximately Suits quiet single with transporta- EXPERT WATCH repairs by certi- 536 for free brochure. 2 months notice; may not need to be in good condition. Call Gillian, accepted for recycling. 250 sq. ft. Divided into 2 separate tion. $425/ month. Call Neil at 653- fi ed watchmaker. We buy scrap BUILDING SALE... February/March move, depending on purchaser. 537-5833. SOUTHEND RENOVATION on now spaces. To view call 537-2303 and 2409. gold. Located between Crofton and delivery or deposit holds till spring. Jonathan, 537-9634. Duncan. Serving the Cowichan Val- WANTED: 100’ of used coax cable -free - all wood kitchen cabinets leave a message. 25’x40’x12’ $5,490. 40’x60’x16’ WATERFRONT STUDIO cabin, 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ley over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank for free. Jim. 537-5646. (uppers and lowers). Also two 'large' OFFICE SPACES. Central location $14,800. Front end optional. Rear end bright sunny, 400 sq. ft., 1 bedroom. - Jeweller and Watchmaker, 250- WANTED: ELECTRIC Wheatgrass closet/storage cabinets, Couch and in Ganges available immediately. LARGE ROOM, shared kitchen & included. Many others. Pioneer 1-800- 5 min. walk to Ganges, like new. 748-6058 (Duncan). juicer to buy or trade for Champion matching chair + recliner, and two Modern, ground fl oor with ADSL- bathrooms. Quiet house. No pets. 668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.com.- 537-4500. TRANSFER HOME movies to DVD: juicer. Call 653-2076 working antique fridges. Call 653- ready wiring. $225 & $285 plus exp. Walk to Ganges. Furnished or not, 16 mm, Super-8, Regular 8 fi lms. OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Fender, 4226. 537-7666. CABIN FOR rent in Ganges, 1 bed- $380 includes hydro. 653-4573. We do video transfers too: Hi-8, SALT SPRING Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Mosrite, EXCELLENT CONDITION, blue room, w/d, n/s, available March 1, FERNWOOD AREA - one bedroom 8mm, digital 8, mini-DV or dvcam Stromberg, D’Angelico Rickenback- chintz sofa. 2 swival rockers. 537- $800/ month. 537-2728. and own bathroom/ shower in fur- to DVD or VHS tape. Foreign con- MINI STORAGE er and National. 1930’s thru 1960’s. 4652. UPPER GANGES CENTRE CUTE 1 bedroom + den, 5 appli- nished home to share with respon- versions. SaltSpringSound, 131 347 Upper Ganges Road These brands only please. Top cash 2 RABBIT HUTCHES, free to a nd ances, outbuilding. For neat, NS sible female. Share utilities, $500. McPhillips Ave. 653-0046. "When convenience paid!! Phone 1-800-401-0440.. good home. 537-4324. 1 - 2 Floor tenant, $750 + utilities. 653-9898. 537-4941. STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, and security matter" Looking for a "Pet Safe" Pet Con- HIDE-A-BED Sofa, very good con- OFFICE sewage-holding (polyethylene). tainment System collar for second dition.We can deliver or you pick up. 520 HOUSES FOR RENT Ecological Systems: sewage-treat- 537-5888 dog in the family. Large size. Please 537-8481. • 289 sq. ft. ment plants, effl uent fi lters. Visa, call 537-5248. 8’ SINGLE PANE patio door, beige • 2 pc. washroom Mastercard, American Express ac- 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK toilet, 537-8393. cepted. GIS Sales & Rentals, call TWO SINGLE twin beds, incl. all • Chair lift 653-4013. ISLAND EXPLORER FIVE MINIATURE horses for sale. bedding. You pick up. 537-5688. Great family pets, enviro-friendly For more information Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services PLAN NOW for summer water or to view, please call shortages. Tanks and roof top col- grass mowers. 537-4962. 390 WEBSITES lection planning. Isles West Water HERITAGE TURKEY poults $10 SALT SPRING Music is on the 537-9220 or 537-2239 HELP! Services. 653-4513. each. Ready early May if ordered Internet at www.saltspringmu- GREAT SOUND! by March 31. Blue Slate, Bourbon sic.com. Hear song samples WE HAVE SEVERAL QUALIFIED TENANTS PAIR OF Boston Acoustic T830 - Red or Black. 537-4669. before you buy. Pay by cheque 520 HOUSES FOR RENT BUT HAVE RENTED ALL OUR HOMES. 100 watt stereo speakers for sale. LOVING CARE for small dogs - my or credit card. More than 40 OCEAN VIEW, 3 BEDROOM plus Prompt, courteous service since 1990 Black - 3 way speakers w 8" woof- home. Other pets, your home. Ref- CDs available. den. Close to beach, near town, 5 IF YOU ARE THINKING OF RENTING ers. Excellent condition, $150 deliv- NOW SERVING erences. 537-4561. appliances, W/S, no cats. $1600, YOUR HOME PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! ered on SSI. 538-0052. COLLIES, 5 MONTHS, vet checked, available immediately. Call owners SALTSPRING AND AREA NORCO CRD-1 Roadbike. Pur- Ken Bulcock owner/operator shots, microchipped, eyes cert, fam- at 538-0026. chased early 2006 from Oakbay ily raised, registered. $850. Pics/ SUPPLYING HEATING OIL, Real Estate HOUSE IN sunny Vesuvius, upper 537-4722 Bikes (Victoria). Mint condition, info, 250-722-7223 or ThistleIsle@ fl oor 2brm., views, privacy, natural, comes with computer, clipless ped- COMMERCIAL AND FARM FUELS shaw.ca. fp, w/d, vaulted ceiling and beams, 1-800-800-9492 als, upgraded rims and derailer. 16” SHEARING 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE bright and open. $1250. Lower fl oor black, red and silver frame. Asking SHEEP, ALAPACA, Llama, Ango- INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Over 2 brdm, wood stove, natural and Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded $650, 538-5543. ra’s. Shearing and hoof-trimming. 1/2 acre, 2 bedroom rancher. Ven- private, large open area. $1050. POOL TABLE & accessories $500. TOLL FREE 1•877•715•1019 Contact Rod at 250-868-5887, dor motivated. $340,000 obo. 537- Both have paved driveway and high management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. 537-2789. or (250) 715•1019 email [email protected]. 1563. speed internet available. 537-2809. 42 ▲ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 825 CARS, SALES 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 1986 CHRYSLER LEBARON, one 2003 SUZUKI BERGMAN 650 ADULT POOL Memberships at owner, always kept under cover, low scooter. 23,000 kms, navy, $6700. Summerside. Limited memberships This Week’s Horoscope mileage, excellent condition, runs 537-1408. available for $100./month. includes by Michael O’Connor like a top. $3995.00. 537-5774. 1983 YAMAHA VIRAGO 500. Good daily access to our indoor pool and 1986 TOYOTA TERCEL hatchback. condition, $1000. 537-1961. exercise area. For more information call Theresa @ 537-1867. Great island car, one owner, kept in Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) quality of your lifestyle and daily garage. Little rust, runs fi ne. $1500. FREE DINNER at the Rock Salt 537-1309. Restaurant & Cafe on the day of You have probably been charging rhythm is in the spotlight. This Mid Island 91863 ahead in one manner or another process includes making your Mid Island 91391 1987 VW JETTA, peppy engine, your birthday when you eat with 2 cottage Studio style new 2 bdrm home cosmetic damage. Recent work/ other adults. or at least wanting to. In any case, dreams visions and your reality 4 appl cls to town close to town 1 bthrm receipts to $700. Asking $500 asap, WANTED TO buy: fi rewood logs. a time of rest and retreat is upon refl ect one another. Changes and elect + wood stove 4 appl heat pump 653-0033. Konig & Son Firewood. Phone 537- you. You may still want to get a possibly renovations at home are shared property NS NP 1988 HONDA CIVIC, 136,000 9531. lot done yet you may also feel likely measures. Sometimes we ART SUBMISSIONS the need for some extra R&R. affect changes in our environ- 1300 + util kms, new tires, excellent island car. NS NP $2500 obo. Must sell538-1772. ATVs - YAMAHA, HONDA Calling all artists! SS Centre School Stepping back may also include ment to affect changes in our- 725 + util 1993 VW Jetta Turbo Diesel, ATVs up to 700 CCs art auction March 16 at Mahon taking time to refl ect and see the selves and sometimes the exact Suite in home 91594 197,000 kms. Good condition, sun GREAT SELECTION Hall. Looking for quality donations bigger picture. Who are you; what opposite is what is truly required. Mid Island 93589 ocean view 1bdrm roof, new tires. $5,000. 537-5248. GREAT PRICES in exchange for website promotion, is your overall direction; are you Ultimately, approaching life from 1995 FORD ESCORT wagon as is invite to the Variety Show/Auction 3 bdrm 2 bthrm 1 bthrm + w/d and a tax receipt! Help us keep art satisfi ed with the pace, fl ow and both of these fundamental angles $1200 obo. 537-2213. outcome of your life these days? is required for true and lasting 5 appl cls to town 4 appl avail now 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria alive in our youth! Ph. 537-9130 by elect no wood stove NS NP 1998 FORD TAURUS, 3 L, V6, load- 250-382-8291 February 22. New opportunities are coming success. ed, 97,000 km, $6900. Like new. www.sgpower.com your way, are you inspired to act 1200 + util 750 + % util [email protected] WANTED: STEREOS, radios, Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) 1992 Ford Taurus, 250,000 km, upon them or afraid of the conse- good condition, $1900. Ph. (250) amps, speakers, etc.Old or new, You are entering a very creative 537-7909. 653-4458. quences if you do? cycle which will both offer you Mid Island 93580 Mid island 90959 855 TRUCKS/4X4S MYSTERY MAMMALS OF rustic cottage lower studio apt 2003 MUSTANG GT 1947 FORD MERCURY 1 ton Pick- Taurus (Apr 21 – May 20) opportunities and challenge you EXCELLENT CONDITION, very low THE NIGHTS studio style bdg share with fam 4 up Truck , featured on this years Bats of the Gulf Islands. SSI Conser- Awakening to more of the subtle- to demonstrate your abilities. kilometers, black w/ charcoal leather ties of your unique individuality Through this process you are 2 appl 1 bthrm 4 appl ocean view phone directory, steel fl at deck with vancy sponsors Dr. David Nagorson, interior. Call for more info, $22,000 wooden rails small block V8 302, is now in focus. Self-awareness likely to gain some clear glimps- shared property NS NP 750 + util fi rm. Joe or Cindy at 537-5734. Fri. Feb 23, 7 pm. 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Family Dentistry Creative at self at GRACE POINT Arbutus Dr. Bob McGinn seminar New Patients Always Welcome Finding and clearing away blocks to an individual’s 537-1616 creative self is the focus of Bob a Friday night seminar at Arbutus Therapy Clinic. “We will take time to dis- cover and elaborate your inner most desires to be what you want and do what you want in life,” says therapist Tom Bur- Dina Jeanette ton. “Are you holding your creative self back? Holding back can be in the uncon- A FEELING FOR FELT: Felt-making teacher Ulrieke Benner, second from left, scious. Or it may be mani- hosts a three-day workshop on Salt Spring, including students (from left) Mary fested into physical symp- Duthie, Linda Counsell and Judy Facett. Photo by Derrick Lundy toms stuck in the body, or an Cara Pamela outdated belief. Once you let • General Family Dentistry yourself go free from past HIGH • Orthodontics restrictions, how do you then GISS senior boys • Check-ups and Cleaning take care of your self and keep going on being creative?” ROLLERS • Mercury Free White Fillings since 1986 The seminar, which runs High scores in recent • Safe Mercury Removal from 7-9 p.m., is co-facilitat- off to island fi nals bowling league play were: • Crown and Bridge ed by therapists Tom Burton The Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) senior boys • February 14 Special • Cosmetic Dentistry and Randie Clark. basketball team is hoping to continue its successful season Olympics: Stuart Elliott, • Teeth Whitening Arbutus Therapy Centre with a strong showing at the island championships in Cour- 148; Mahjor Bains, 150-178; is upstairs at 121 McPhillips tenay this weekend. Gloria Dale, 154; Jimmy Member of the International Academy of Beck, 160-172. Biological Dentistry and Medicine Avenue in Ganges. “We’re nervous but very excited,” said point guard Bob Cost is a $5 donation. • February 12 Circus Byron. “We’re going to have to play our best against the League: Myles Wilson, 236, island’s best teams.” 215/624; Ken Strike, 213; The Scorpions qualifi ed for the tournament after a third- Marina Roland, 204. place fi nish at the South Vancouver Island Championships in • Tuesday Seniors, Decem- Victoria last weekend. ber 5: Carol Kaye, 201; Rita The boys completed the tournament with a 3-1 record. Dods, 203, 209. Their only loss came against Pacifi c Christian, who just man- • Tuesday Seniors, aged to preserve a lead in the game’s fi nal moments. December 12: John Pringle, Byron said the Scorpions’ Jordan Borth once again proved 205; Martin Berg, 215; Jim a strong offensive threat. Teamwork and strong communica- Glenn, 270. tion from all players, he added, helped give GISS the edge on • Tuesday Seniors, Janu- their competition. ary 23: Jim Glenn, 212. A fi rst or second-place fi nish will guarantee the Scorpions • Circus League: Ken Strike, a trip to the provincial fi nals in March. 232; Myles Wilson, 212.
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