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Wednesday, April 24, 1996 Vol. 38, No. 17 Your Community Newspaper Salt Spring Island, B.C. S1 (incl. GST) School board seeks approval for $300,000 deficit By TONY RICHARDS But the bad news does not stop June, which is the fiscal year end, which teachers and the district tion, functions which have been Driftwood Staff there. left him confident il would. He contribute jointly but whose con­ deprived of funding lo meet other It's going to be another diffi­ Although the Ministry of cited spending in six areas as the tribution for this year the board obligations to the point where cult year for school trustees as Education has announced funding contributing factors in the had overlooked: $61,500; spending has been deemed neces­ financial woes continue to plague levels for 1996-97, further reduc­ $284,000 deficit projection: * restructuring, incurred by the sary for reasons of student safety: public education in the Gulf tions are anticipated. Figures • class size arbitration, in which board in an examination of $50,000. Islands. being bandied about include a fiat the board and local teachers restructuring options following Meanwhile, the ministry's pre­ For the third year in a row the $70,000 cut to all school districts negotiated a settlement with the amalgamation plan liminary funding allocation for school board will seek education and an additional one per cent regard to oversize classes in vio­ announced last November by the the district's operating budget is ministry approval to run an oper­ funding cut each year for four lation of the teachers' contract: minister of education: $20,721; up 1.8 per cent over last year, or ating deficit. As of last years. $92,854; * sick leave, a budget line from $234,182, for a total of Wednesday, district secretary- Starling advised trustees last • the arbitration process, which which money was optimistically $12,973,553. treasurer Ken Starling was pro­ week that the district had not yet the board estimates cost it $5,000 removed in December to boost Enrolment is projected to drop jecting a budget shortfall of near­ incurred a deficit, but a review of a day: $33,950; instruction spending: $25,000; marginally to 1,756 full-time ly S300,000. spending projections to the end of • professional growth fund, to * maintenance and transporta­ equivalent students. Islanders scrutinize draft OCP By GAIL SJUBERG Driftwood Staff No one could accuse Salt Spring residents of being apathetic about the Official Community Plan (OCP) draft. The first run of 300 copies was quickly snapped up. prompting printing of another 160. It's the talk of the island everywhere peo­ ple meet and in the letters section of the Driftwood. A huge crowd attended the Salt Spring Trust Committee's second information meeting Thursday night to hear a lengthy presenta­ tion by Trust planner Linda Adams. She gave an overview of the draft with explanatory com­ ments on many components, and described the origin of ideas from OCP focus groups or the 1995 sur­ vey of island residents and proper­ ty owners. Some time was left at the end of her presentation for questions from the public. Of most concern was the process and time frame by which the OCP will be approved. (See separate story). It took only two weeks for one group to form in opposition to the draft plan. The Salt Spring Preservation Committee has pur­ Mmmm ... cookie time! chased a full-page advertisement in this week's Driftwood. South­ Shannon Stewart, left, Mollie Hosie, centre, and Cassandra graph, and pronounced them delicious when they were done. end resident Brian Brett is one Storey of Fernwood Sparks sample their wares in preparation Cookies will be sold door to door but can be ordered by calling member of the group comprised of for Girl Guides cookie week April 29-May 13. They sampled a GailTemmel at 653-4613. nwotvi^inciH^ couple of cookies apiece for the benefit of a good photo- UNDER SCRUTINY 13 Williams awaits fate of Mill Farm Islanders fondly recall By SUSAN LUNDY land, which is found buried on the they wouldn't have it any other Driftwood Staff slopes of Mount Bruce after a twist­ way. popular Howard Byron First of two parts ing, bumpy drive along Musgrave A magical, spiritual quality hangs By VALOR1E LENNOX Howard wasn't up yet. The 69- "There is no anger. We've let it Road. in the air around the Williams' Driftwood Staff year-old fanner — described as all go. All that matters now are the Williams describes himself as a home. Perhaps it is the deep and Dogs were harrying the a Salt Spring institution in a trees." mountain man. If he loses his home rich silence; perhaps it is the power­ sheep. CBC interview earlier this year So says Bruce Williams, one of during the pending court sale of the ful stance of the thick, Douglas fir Salt Spring farmer Howard — had died in the night. 10 original shareholders in the Mill Mill Farm, he will make himself trees that buttress the property. The Byron spent several hours out in "At least I'm not in an institu­ Farm, who awaits the fate of his another mountain home, he says. air is fresh, the sun bright and the the fields Tuesday. That night tion," Howard had quipped hand-built home, which sits He and Kimi live in a funky, gardens alive. he told his younger brother back to the interviewer, display­ perched on the edge of an old- three-level home without Hydro, Williams says he has kept out of Mike that he planned to be up ing the humour thai endeared growth forest and overlooks a quiet telephone or flushing toilets. Kimi, the controversy swelling around the early Wednesday and out in the him to his many friends. vista of trees and distant ocean. who works at Lady Minto Hospital, current, court-ordered sale of the fields again. Hundreds of those friends, Williams and his wife Kimi are has left her car many a snowy night Mill Farm, which has placed the But a friend who dropped by many standing outside after the the only Mill Farm owners living and trekked the rest of the way early Wednesday for a custom­ on the 160-acre, communally-held home on foot, Williams says. And MILL FARM 4 ary cup of coffee discovered HOWARD BYRON 29 2 * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1996 N E W S B EAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Politics is funny business: astute, clever Clark will win s there anything standing in the way of a New sprung to mind. Misspent tax dollars was the Premier Clark's claim that welfare reforms I Democratic Party win in the next provincial second. The obscene tax levy on my income are working is the kind of news British election, likely to be called within a couple of was the third. All three thoughts left me slightly Columbians want to hear. And when Gordon weeks? TONY incensed Yes, this was Sundance Farm, 1 con­ Campbell or Gary Farrell-Cotlins or Jack How about a comeback by the shadowy and firmed to the person on the phone. But it's a Weisgerber or anyone else from the opposition vague Liberal leader, Gordon Campbell? Or a RICHARDS small farm, and farm work is done entirely by benches of the legislature weighs in with a sudden surge in sane and rational pronounce­ the owners, I continued, my anger growing. response, it sounds like (he same old bullshit, the ments by B.C. Reform? doesn't quite come close to producing the Apart from the fact that no one had ever applied empty and meaningless drivel that saves only to Neither seems likely at this point, and a required income for a favoured tax status in the to work on Sundance Farm, we had never hired, reinforce a recurring conclusion: the politicians major screwup by Premier Glen Clark isn't eyes of provincial taxation authorities. It's sim­ were not hiring, and had no plans to hire, I stat­ take us for a bunch of idiots.1 have no political something to be counted on by the NDP's ply that my day job gets in the way. ed, all the while conveying one simple, sublimi­ idols. I shall vote for the party that offends me opponents. However, that didn't stop a representative of nal message: this is welfare fraud the least, a tough choice in any election. My conclusions are supported by personal the Ministry of Social Services calling the other The caller got the message, and quickly But Glen Clark is one of the most clever and experience. day, not to buy chicken but to confirm we were ended her inquiry. astute politicians British Columbians have seen I got an interesting phone call at home the hiring. On Tuesday morning, I read in the daily in a long time. He spoke to a group of newspa­ other morning, where some of my activities Hiring? As in farm hands? newspaper that B.C. welfare rolls would be per publishers recently in Victoria, leaving me come under the broad heading of farming. Yes, she replied. She was reviewing an appli­ reduced by up to 84,000 cases in 1996-97 as a convinced that the election is his to win by Those activities include everything from shov­ cation for assistance fmm a woman who had put result of reforms. Making the requirements remaining at the forefront of the campaign. elling chicken manure to weeding the lettuce down Sundance Farm as one of those businesses tougher is one of those reforms, and obviously The more people see him the more inclined patch. she had contacted in her search for employmenL that includes checking up on claimants who are they will be to allow New Democrats another The cumulative effect of completing such Had this person applied for a job with us? supposedly seeking work at Sundance Farm term, in spite of the record. Isn't politics a chores is good for the mind and body but Welfare fraud was the first thought that and other places of employment. funny business. Teachers wary of district move TJslajtd f^lass By TONY RICHARDS She went on to recall instances Earlier in the meeting. Salt Spring Driftwood Staff where teacher involvement was trustee David Eyles expressed doubt BROKEN Strained relations between the sought in the past, with no response. that the district could continue to Gulf Islands School Board and its GITA's participation had been maintain existing services while ful­ UP? teachers were evident once again sought right from the start in address­ filling the terms of the contract. FOR AUTO GLASS ing last year's budget crisis, Lambert REPLACEMENT when trustees considered options last Areas threatened by cuts are Bring us your ICBC claim week to address another year of continued, with Field receiving some library services, learning assistance Shop now open 8am-4:30pm funding constraints. information even before trustees. and counselling. Shop located: Corner of Robinson & Upper Ganges Rd. Salt Spring trustee Charles She also sought to dispell the Both Hingston's motions passed Kingston introduced two motions at notion that the board wished to work unanimously. ROY CRONIN 537-4545 last Wednesday's school board meet­ outside the contract. Any solutions, Trustees also debated motions by ing that set out procedures for the Lambert said, "have to be within the Eyles calling upon the education staffing of schools next September. terms of the contract." ministry to review a plan for a flat ^iiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiitmniiiniire Kingston called for input from the The first of Hingston's motions $70,000 funding cut to eveiy district Gulf Islands Teachers' Association in the province. Although the cut has JONATHAN L. OLDROYD (GITA), proposing it be formally not been officially announced, Eyles Banister & Solicitor invited to help design staffing scenar­ urged trustees to express their con­ Notary Public ios that best met the needs of stu­ "We can either cern before any such announcemenL dents. "We can either complain about it General Legal Practice But the motions were greeted with complain about it or swallow it." skepticism by GITA president Larry or swallow it." The board went along with Eyles' "Above the Pharmasave" Held. argument and both motions were Box 330, Ganges P.O. He described the contents of the passed Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V9 P motions as "nice gestures," but went Charles Hingston also expressed on to say that such gestures "rarely called for the superintendent of the need for the ministry to act on the FAX: seem to go beyond the board meet­ schools to work with school staff to restructuring plan. 537-4531 ings." There were groans fromsever ­ prepare a draff staffing plan for next Education Minister Paul Ramsey al trustees as Field wondered if the year. The plans would have to take has accepted the chief recommenda­ board's actions were simply for the into account "the best educational tion of a joint ministry-school trustee benefit of a media representative at interests of students" and contractual committee that heard restructuring the meeting. obligations. proposals from school districts and He saw the board's move as During discussion of the motion, others. That recommendation was "some kind of trap" and expressed Lambert stressed the need for help that the number of districts be the suspicion that trustees in fact from teachers and support workers, reduced from7 5 to 57, rather than 37 wanted teachers to relinquish some who belong to the Canadian Union as was proposed last fall by then-edu­ of the benefits of their contract of Public Employees, in finding solu­ cation minister Art Charbonneau. Board chairwoman Allisen tions to funding shortfalls. But there has been little more from Lambert said she was hearing, in the The board, she said, needed the the ministry since. LAW OFFICE motions, a request from the board advice of the teachers' association to Hingston said the ministry needed that teachers be formally invited to find ways of maintaining programs to be pushed participate. "I don't hear entrap­ and at the same time respect the "We've got a school district to run. aillllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllB ment," she stated. terms of the contract They 've just got an election to win."

FORTHE Coast Guard tries sheep rescue Tide "tables Ganges Coast Guard took a dip sheep had drowned. Efforts to AT FULFORD HARBOUR RECORD into the livestock business retrieve the sheep from the shore Pacific Standard Time - measured in feet Tuesday morning, attempting to had also been unsuccessful. sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. Dinner is half an hour earlier rescue a sheep off Beaver Point. The sheep may have been dri­ APR 7.9 28 0125 9.9 than reported in last week's The Coast Guard received the ven into the water by dogs which 24 0725 8.1 SU 0815 5.8 Driftwood. Local United Church call at 10:15 a.m. and was on the have been harrying sheep in the WE 1510 3.6 1340 7.6 2330 10.2 1900 5.5 minister Barry Cook is appearing scene shortly afterward but the 25 0630 7.6 29 0150 9.8 on Vision TV as host of the TH 0830 7.6 MO 0840 5.0 Dinner with Friends series at 8 1600 4.1 1445 8.1 p.m. Tuesdays, not 8:30 p.m. HOME DECORATING IS OUR BUSINESS 26 0015 10.1 1955 5.8 The seven week series started FR 0725 7.0 30 0215 1020 7.3 TU 0900 April 16. WE MAKE HOUSECALLS 4.6 1545 8.7 27 0055 10.0 2045 6.2 Visit us in-shre or shop from home. SA 0755 6.4 MAY 0240 9.8 1210 7.3 01 0930 3.2 Our service is second to none. 1800 5.1 WE 1630 9.2 6.6 fSlAMJEIv|)RAPERY 2130 cYglmOLSTERY ^British Columbia and school. Spring Middle School and Yarrow OPEN 6 DAYS any new applications will be added Jack Braak will take a leave Sheehan to a temporary 0.7 fte A WEEK to those already received. from July 1,1999 to June 30, 2000 position at Salt Spring elementary. TONIGHT'S JACKPOT WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE VALUE Ourstaffhas travelled the world and will get the best value for your travel dollar. MILLION ^pWlI THE TRAVEL SHOP (APRIL 24, 1996) _____ MOTHER'S DAY _____ Harbour Blag., Ganges 537-9911 pVT/J mnupli $10000 Lip/DMI LjL/J| Next to the Liquor Store ^^__L_i Vil

IVIIL L FARIvl! A dream turned nightmare 2 New Books for the Upcoming Election: From Page 1 a piece of Salt Spring to own, live on "RECALL AND INIT/JATIVE: pristine acreage on the market for and raise a family." The Quest for Democracy in British Columbia" $1.3 million and attracted the interest "I love this piece of land," Filtness by Tom & Nick Varzeliotis of at least one logging outfit adds. "It has a unique feel to it." 258 pages, $17.50. "I've fought for it for 14 years and The shareholders were originally now I've let it go — it's the only going to bid $225,000 on die parcel, 'ELECTION '96: A Sampler of Issues" thing I can do," says Williams. "But Filtness recalls. They decided to up by Tom Varzeliotis in my prayers, something tells me the the bid to $255,000 and beat out story needs to get out" another bid because of Ihe higher fig­ 60 pages, $5.00. Williams' story is of a dream- ure. tumcd-iiightmare. It details a vision of "Everything seemed so right." a unique, unregulated lifestyle that But five years later, Filtness sold became a bitter battle involving his share for several reasons, the lawyers, courts, the Islands Trust, real strongest being his desire to have estate speculation and 10 sharehold­ greater control over his piece of land: ers whose plans for the future took "I didn't want my partners making Central Island Powerline Ltd. very divergent paths. decisions about my land" Powerline maintenance and Williams and nine others bought To accommodate this, Filtness construction Mill Farni shares in 1981 to protect Bruce Williams pushed for a strata title ownership of the area from logging interests, the land giving die partners common * Private property Williams says. They had a specific dry facility and workshop. It was the land as well as private areas. • Commercial dream for the land, envisioning an idealistic communal life — that was When this foiled Filtness realized alternative community that would not our original mandate and dream." "there was a difference of philosophy 604 743-6729 include subdivisions, power lines or But for other shareholders, the ... a lot of the partners wanted it to go s4Ct 'dt/

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OUCH!: Myles Parlee was among students at the measles vaccination last week. Applying Salt Spring Island Middle School who faced the needle is island nurse Maureen Gix. Mmtobi Mntt ...-la,- School children face the needle K**j22-Z!*J-rc as province wards off measles About 2,000 island children will measles or rubella (MR). Younger youngsters who have "taken" to the be vaccinated against measles in a children are now receiving a routine initial shot, or who are already series of immunization blitzes MMR booster shol at 18 months. immune to the disease. planned over the next two months. MacKenzie, who is coordinating "It's not going to hurt these chil­ Children at Phoenix School. Salt the local MR immunization sched­ dren," she said. "It will only boost Spring Centre School and Salt Spring ule, said six Salt Spring nurses will their immunity further." Island Middle School faced the nee- be accompanied by nurses from the Some people question the need to die last week. Saanich Peninsula in conducting die vaccinate against measles — a so- A vaccination clinic will be held at school blitzes. called childhood disease that many Salt Spring elementary on April 25; All school children with parental adults today had in their youth. the high school is slated for April 30; consent forms will be vaccinated. MacKenzie notes that measles is and Fulford elementary students will MacKenzie said it is more difficult one of the most highly contagious be vaccinated on May 2, followed by to gather pre-school-age children for diseases — spread by coughing or youngsters at Femwood school May the special immunization because sneezing — and while its effects are 9. under the normal vaccination sched­ frequently mild, it can cause ear The blitz is part of a province-wide ule, children are not immunized infections, pneumonia and death. campaign entitled Bring Measles To between 18 months and kindergarten. Information provided by the CRD Its Kneezies announced last January. health department in Victoria states The one-time-only program has been most children will have no reaction developed to counter an outbreak of "Basically, this to the MR vaccine, which is consid­ more than 5,000 cases of measles in ered "very safe." A small number of Ontario which is said to be moving leaves a pool children may develop a minor reac­ west of kids not tion seven to 10 days after the vacci­ You are this week's winner of a return flight on Salt Spring's Capital Regional nation District (CRD) health nurse Pam protected..." "Severe reactions to the vaccine MacKenzie was on Salt Spring dur­ ate extremely rare. . . the possibility HARBOUR AIR'S ing the last measles outbreak in 1986 The health office has planned a of a bad reaction to the vaccine is VANCOUVER SERVICES when over 7,000 cases were reported large immunization clinic for pre­ 1,000 times less than the chances of a in this province. schoolers on May 15 at All Saints child being hospitalized or dying Like the current situation, she said, by-the-Sea between 9 a.m. and 12:30 from measles." measles appeared first in Eastern p.m. Call 537-5541 for an appoint­ MacKenzie notes that about 10 per SCHEDULE CHANGE Canada and moved across the coun­ ment cent of women who "go to bear chil­ try into British Columbia. Secondary clinics will be held at dren are not protected against rubel­ until September IS. 1996 Although children are scheduled to the CRD health office on May 23 la," Birth defects are common among GANGES toYANCAIRPORTdaa y service receive a mumps, measles and rebel- between 9 a.m. and noon, and May babies bom to women infected with la (MMR) shot at around 12 months. 29, between 9 a.m. and noon and rubella during their pregnancies. '•00 one way inc. GST MacKenzie said, about five per cent Further information about the MR from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fit # Departs From To Arrives Freq. of youngsters do not receive the vac­ MacKenzie acknowledges that immunization schedule can be cination for various reasons. For an immunizations are a controversial obtained by calling the CRD health 801* 7:10am Airport Ganges 7:30am dally additional five to 10 per cent of chil­ subject for some people, who believe office at 537-5541. 802* 7:35am Ganqes Airport 7:55am dallv dren, the vaccine does not "take" the side effects of vaccinations can be 803" 12:15pm Airport Ganges 12:40pm dally with the firstshot . more devastating than the disease RAISE YOUR HAND! 804* 12:45pm Ganges Airport 1:10pm "Basically, this leaves a pool of itself. But she is firmly against this dally kids not protected ... the pool builds line of thinking. Workshops, seminars BOS* 5:45pm Airport Ganges 6:1 opm daily and every seven to 10 years we get When the current immunization and courses of all kinds 806* 6:15pm Ganges Airport 6:40pm dally an outbreak," she said. program was being developed, a in the Coming Events 'Possible stop at Montague Harbour The one-time catch-up vaccination series of questions were considered, category of Driftwood offered this spring will vaccinate she said. One issue raised was the children against measles and German effect of an additional MR booster on classifieds. 537-9933 GANGES toDOWNTOWNVANCservice $65*00 one way inc. GST

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Driftwood Staff should be possible to arrange for Instead, adults will have the When a child is abused or some sort of care, Mary observed. option of drafting a representation neglected, anyone discovering the "We should be united in looking agreement which sets how decisions situation can call on social services. after our mother. People should not should be made for them or their When an animal is abused or spend their last days on earth living assets if they are not capable of neglected, those concerned can call like she's living." making such decisions themselves. the Society for Prevention of John feels the situation should not "It does touch everybody in this Cruelty to Animals. have been left to get so far out of province in one way or another," But when an equally dependent, hand before help was obtained. Gordon said. "It's for you, as capa­ elderly adult is abused or neglected, "Everyone's guilty in part. It ble people, to decide what will hap­ who do you call? shouldn't have been let go so long." pen to you if you become incapable No one, says John, a Salt Spring Mary feels the situation should of making your own decisions." man who recently went through the never have occurred and would not Representation agreements can be experience of trying to help his have occurred, had her mother made as simple or complex as required, elderly mother-in-law. The woman, some decisions about her future care covering everything from ensuring who lives alone on Salt Spring, suf­ even two to three years ago, when daily bills are paid to health care fers from dementia and is unable to she was still mentally able. decisions to selling a business. The care for herself. Robert Gordon New legislation expected to take agreement must identify when it DAY! Due to a rift within the family, he to $5,000 to apply for a committee, effect next September and the fol­ will take effect: for example, upon and his wife Mary (not their real which would give them the ability lowing spring could offer additional admission to hospital or a decision names) had not been able to visit to handle the elderly woman's solutions to help Mary's mother. by a family doctor that the adult THURSDAY MAY 2* concerned is no longer able to make Mary's mother regularly for the past assets and oversee her care. "It's out Entitled the Adult Guardianship Seniors get 18 months. They understood one of of my price range," John said. Act, the new legislation offers the decisions for him or herself. Mary's siblings was ensuring their A health inspector visited the first legislated safeguards against A trusted relative or friend may mother received adequate care. home March 5. One of Mary's sib­ abuse or neglect of the elderly. be appointed as the representative or One day they received a call from lings rounded up a group of volun­ "It's our elder abuse legislation," the Office of the Public Guardian Mary's mother, asking them to teers to clean the house. Opinion noted Robert Gordon during a and Trustee may be appointed. come over to deal with a smell in within the family — and among the recent Salt Spring presentation on Representation agreements have m her bedroom. doctors consulted by the family — the new legislation. Until this legis­ more safeguards built in than exist­ EVERYTHING They discovered her mother's is divided over whether Mary's lation, the only defence against ing powers of attorney. They must except newstand and home was in chaos and infested mother should be admitted to a care neglect or abuse of the elderly fell be signed in the presence of two tobacco products with rats. There were rat feces in a facility when a space becomes avail­ under Health Act provisions against witnesses; must include an adult spare bed, clothes were filthy and able or whether she should be people living in unsanitary condi­ charged with monitoring the repre­ nothing had been cleaned. returned to her home. tions. sentative's actions; can be revoked "She is too old to clean," Mary "She has to have care," Mary That part of the act, as well as a by the adult as long as he or she said. "1 couldn't stand looking at a said, adding that her mother had section on representation agree­ remains capable and must be regis­ person living like that." enough income to finance hiring ments and on agreements for care, tered with the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Worst of all, her mother's back help if required. One problem is her will be the first to be proclaimed. was blistered from her habit of sit­ mother's resistance to having Other sections will be proclaimed That office retains the authority to ting too close to the stove in a bid to strangers in her home. next spring. investigate any complaints about a get warm in the chilly house. "She refuses any type of medical The act includes or replaces a representative's conduct. John and Mary approached social help at all," John remarked. variety of legal options, such as More detailed information on the services, the police, and the Ministry Due to dementia, the elderly powers of attorney, living wills and new legislation is available from the of Health to try and identify any woman often believes she is living enduring powers of attorney. 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• Bright spacious kitchen with refrigerator, range and dishwasher. • Propane fireplace. «Well insulated with air-exchange system. • Spacious 2nd level with skylights and balcony • Warm, friendly, secure and trouble free living within walking distance to village. • Ready for immediate occupancy. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD N E W S B EAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24.1996 * 7 SWOVA launches drive for Tea House funds It's become the "tea house," a new budget." and their children can continue their partners. and Housing Corporation's shelter haven of support for women and The house itself was donated attending the same school. The transition house is only enhancement program to build an children leaving abusive relation­ anonymously by an island resi­ "There are many communities in 1,200 square feet but can accom­ addition to the house. Architect ships. dent. To date, a mix of donations B.C. with a smaller population base modate up to eight women and Jonathan Yardley volunteered his Since it was opened in July last and government funding has cov­ that have fully-funded transition children. On average, families stay­ services to design the addition. year, Salt Spring's transition house ered operating costs. The women's houses and we have certainly ing at the transition house have As well as donations, SWOVA has sheltered 34 women and children equality ministry provided just proven there is a need for one here included a mother and one or two members hope residents will write leaving abusive relationships on Salt under $40,000 in funding to help in the Gulf Islands," Szakacs said. children. Most stay for three letters of support for provincial Spring or one of the Gulf Islands. bring the house up to code, erect a Based on statistical information, weeks. funding to Sue Hammil, Minister The transition house provides security fence and operate the facil­ SWOVA volunteers suspect up to To provide more space, of Women's Equality, Parliament shelter, crisis counseling, legal ity until September 30 last year. 109 women on Salt Spring will be SWOVA has received a $36,800 Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V advocacy, accompaniment to court A further $12,000 was received physically assaulted this year by grant from the Canadian Mortgage 1X4. or medical appointments and some from the ministry to cover some of childcare as well as counseling tor the operating costs until the end of chiidren who may have witnessed March, followed by another grant violence in the home. of $6,000. Fundraising through the Its nickname, the Tea House, community has collected another DON'T MISS THIS! grew from volunteers calling it the $14,000 to operate the house, which Transition House, then the T- requires a monthly budget of House and finally, the Tea House, $4,000 to $5,000. We're open "til 8pm reflecting the heart-to-heart talks In a bid to continue covering over cups of tea which have operating costs, SWOVA is send­ this Friday night occurred within its walls. ing an island-wide appeal to resi­ But it takes more than tea to dents this week, which is also keep the doors open. This week, Prevention of Violence Against because: Salt Spring Women Opposed to Women week. Islanders are asked Violence and Abuse (SWOVA) is for one-time or continuing dona­ launching a fund-raising drive to tions. help finance the continued opera­ The on-island transition house Friday, April 26th tion of the transition house. allows women and children to stay "Our core funding proposal is on the island when leaving abusive now on the table with the Ministry relationships instead of being you ^^ of Women's Equality," explained forced to go off-island to Victoria, coordinator Shellyse Szakacs. Duncan or Vancouver, Szakacs "They have been very supportive noted. of our service but there is some They can stay close to friends concern about whether or not there and family, continue working if will be any new money in their they have jobs in the community

• Salty Spring Seaside Resort RCMP reported the theft of two, new mountain bikes valued at $300 Save Hie each. REPORT Cherry red in colour, the Two islanders face charges of bikes were stolen some time theft under $5,000 after they last Tuesday. were caught siphoning gas from The incident is under police a vehicle parked at Ganges investigation. Village Market (GVM) at 3 • A 42-year-old island man a.m. Sunday. was charged with driving with­ The 17-'and 18-year-olds out a valid licence last were also held in custody over Thursday, after his vehicle night for being drunk in a pub­ blew a tire on Fu I ford-Ganges lic place. Road and crashed into the A third man, 19, was found in ditch. the same area and charged with The accident, which occurred being drunk in a public place. at 9:40 p.m., caused approxi­ He was released and fined $50. mately $3,000 in damages. The PLUS In other police news: driver was not hurt.

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Perhaps it's because trustees so often find themselves mired in budget debates or passing endless motions on capital spending plans, responsibilities that make the business of operating a school district seem far removed from the purpose of educating our children. No doubt trustees often feel the need to remind themselves of their rai- son d'etre. But it's not only trustees who remind themselves and anyone hap­ pening to be listening that they're doing it for the kids. Teachers are fond of the practice as well. Islanders may be forgiven, therefore, for feeling some cynicism following the settlement negotiated last month to end the dispute over class size and class composition. Teachers challenged the school board over its failure to meet its obligations as contained in the col­ lective agreement between teaching staff and the school district. Class sizes are stipulated in that agreement and the board knowing­ ly staffed schools last September with too few teachers to comply. We can sympathize with the board for having to address (yet anoth­ er) financial crisis. And we can sympathize with teachers, whose employment contract was violated. But our sympathy wanes a little when we leant that teachers forced to work with larger-! han-accept able classes, not to mention additional special needs students, will take cash in lieu. The settlement trustees and teachers reached includes $30,000 as a Does anyone care about potential retroactive remedy to compensate for contract violations between September and March. Teachers have three options for distributing that money, and a cash payout is one of them. of our community's children? A cash bonus is a nice thing but we cannot see what educational purpose it could possible serve where the students are concerned. By JIM ANDERSON They make mistakes. They Large class sizes are supposed to be detrimental to the education of are foolish, wild, violent and students. It would seem only logical that such a cash settlement ight now, right this very VIEW sometimes destructive. But how should somehow provide some educational benefit in the classroom. R second there are kids out much of that violence and that Decisions like this pack a stronger, more memorable message than there trying desperately to POINT irresponsibility comes from potentially empty phrases like, "We're doing it for the kids." navigate through the mine­ young potential and hopes that fields of drugs; emotional, spirituali, persona l have nowhere else to go in our community? problems, and shattering marital breakups; the How much of that unsocial behaviour comes Adding to dissolution of a social safety net that many of from the secret knowledge deep inside that no us were so fortunate to live in, or raise families one really cares for them at all? under; and a society and a culture that daily As a community, as a nation and as a civiliza­ the legacy becomes more inhospitable, dysfunctional and tion we must find ways somehow to resolve our e have stated before our support for the permanent protection barbaric. immense, overwhelming collective problems. Wof land for the benefit of the general public now and in the There are parents trying somehow to give And, when it is all said and done, we will only future. In light of last week's announcement of the purchase of Gulf their children hope, security and a feeling of be able to find that peaceful resolution when we Island properties for the Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy, it is time to self-worth, but the facts are that more and more find better ways to live together as a world do so again. Our motivation is fuelled as well by the opportunity they are losing this battle. Kids community, and ways to some­ which has presented itself on the slopes of Mount Brace. are falling through the cracks. how truly care for one another. While the last thing our debt-ridden federal and provincial govern­ And the loss of their potential, Do we not all There is no better place to start ments need is to be encouraged to spend more money, land in the of what they one day might suffer when our than caring for our youth. Gulf Islands will never be more affordable. have become, is something Here on Salt Spring each of The addition of waterfront properties on Mayne, Pender and which is a terrible loss for us children are us should begin to somehow Prevost islands to the heritage legacy is a welcome move by the two all. forced to settle find ways to feel that all of us levels of government, which have jointly committed $60 million for It is commonplace nowadays for less than what are part of a community here. parkland purchase over the next five years. to hear about the irresponsibili­ We have to find the true, unde­ These are prime pieces of property that can now be enjoyed by ty of youth. Yet how responsi­ they could niable things which we share in islanders and visitors. They will remain a lasting legacy for future ble is it for our leaders and the become? common. And 1 would suggest generations. venerable, prestigious elite in that one of those precious On Salt Spring, meanwhile, ownership of the Mill Farm hangs in our society to turn their backs things is our children. the balance. The clock is ticking towards the court date which will on our children? How responsible is it for those Even those on Salt Spring who simply wish see this unique quarter-section sold, possibly to a logging interest community leaders whose experience, collective to live quietly and undisturbed in peaceful, eyeing one of the island's last stands of old-growth Douglas fir. knowledge, acquired wisdom and position undemanding retirement have an investment in The Mill Farm is bordered on two sides by three quarter-sections should help to guide us all, to sacrifice the legiti­ the young. All we are asking is that they be of Crown land. As proponents of purchasing the property for park mate needs and necessities of the youth for other included in the community. It is time we all point out, the combination of the Mill Farm and the neighbouring priorities and agendas deemed more important? made a place for them here in our society, and public land could produce a substantial park on the slopes of Mount Do we not all suffer when our children are in our future plans. Together we can work Bruce. forced to settle for less than what they could something out. The property is not of the type envisioned by the Pacific Marine become? Do we not all lose something irre­ Heritage Legacy for protection. But few would argue that its special placeable when their vital potential becomes Jim Anderson is a Salt Spring resident who features do not merit its inclusion in a network of local parkland. forever lost and shattered in the savage brutality has been active in promoting the building of an The provincial and federal governments should act quickly to take of our preoccupied and corrupt world? ice rink on the island. a close look at a rare opportunity.

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Kelly Laing, 18 Jeremy Miller, is Erik Bergstrome, 16 Corry Schwagly, 14 Melissa Estable, 15 "The teachers should have a "Maybe stricter punishments "It hasn't really been all that "Telia teacher." "I didn't know there was vio better handle on it. Instead of for them (the ones fighting) violent lately." lence at the high school." getting a week off there should and the bystanders." be a different punishment."

Letters to the Editor SSI Parks and Recreation NEW OFFICE HOURS More flexible Half-way point our efforts would appear in the Bob HasselTs letter regarding the Bob Andrews' letter in last form and context which they have. Starting May 1, Portlock Park office will be new community draft plan, in week's issue ("Lots of goals") — in Realistically, the OCP review is open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm which he states that "home business which he argues that it would be at about the half-way point, and the and offices are prohibited," is utter "irresponsible" not to complete the important work, of insuring that an OPEN DURING LUNCHTIME nonsense. In fact, the policies in the Official Community Plan (OCP) appropriate balancing of interests plan would result in home-based during his term in office caused me has been achieved, lies ahead. 537-4448 bylaws which would be much more to read the April 10 editorial he The important thing is that we flexible in a number of ways than complained of end Up with a good, workable plan current regulations. Like many others during the past that truly reflects, as closely as For example, the plan suggests thai: couple of years, I have devoted a humanly possible, the views of the (i) home-based business regulations fair amount of time to participating community as a whole. A commu­ THE LADIES' AUXILIARY focus on setting and enforcing perfor­ m the OCP review and I have a nity plan is not a bureaucrat's or a mance standards rather than regulat­ keen interest in its outcome. It sur­ politician's document, and its com­ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ing specific uses (see B52.12.); (ii) prises me to now find myself in the pletion should not be dictated by craftspeople and tradespeople remarkable position of actually the timetable of either. BRANCH 92 engaged in home-based industries on agreeing with Driftwood and dis­ IAN H. CLEMENT, Is offering lots greater than two acres could agreeing with Bob. Ganges obtain zoning changes allowing even T see serious problems with the greater flexibiliry subject to develop­ presently proposed plan. I do not 2 BURSARIES ment guidelines (B32.22.); (iti) pro­ doubt, however, that those prob­ Not architect hibited home-based activities are list­ to graduates of Gulf Islands Secondary School, 1996, lems can be satisfactorily addressed Thanks for the generous article in ed rather than permitted activities as provided the process of public par­ currently, which significantly increas­ the April 10 Driftwood concerning 1. $800 MARILYN RYLES MEMORIAL BURSARY ticipation is permitted to continue to the Rotary park. I hope you continue es the range of activities allowed fruition. 2. $800 CONTINUING EDUCATION BURSARY (B222.1). to follow our progress. Bob holds out the prospect of fur- However, I should correct an error All of the above policies are gen­ ther input at the public hearing in which you describe me as a land­ Letters to be sent to: Attn. Bursaries. M Clarkson, erally consistent with the spirit of stage, but with a document of this scape architect. I am a landscape Ladies Auxiliary Br, 92 Royal Canadian legion, 120 Blain Rd., the recommendations made by the complexity, with such far-reaching designer and contractor. Salt Spring Island. B.C.. V8K 2P7 by Tuesday. April 30.1996 Jobs and Business Focus Group, consequences, the opportunity he Only registered members of the which also recommended that a extends is illusory. B.C Society of Landscape Architects licensing system with strict perfor­ What is needed is an opportunity may use the title "landscape archi­ mance standards and enforcement for the various focus groups to con­ tect" in B.C. (funded by license fees) be in place sider the implications of how their The differences are that my fees LOGGING EQUIPMENT before significantly relaxing home- recommendations have been woven are considerably lower than a land­ based regulations. These recom­ into the multi-layered fabric of the scape architect and I undertake the mendations reflect concerns of plan, to meet with members of the construction and planting of the pro­ neighbours in residential areas and public who will be affected and to jects I propose, unlike a landscape COMPACT of merchants in villages who might make recommendations for changes architect, who offers design services be negatively affected by unrestrict­ to the document. only. ed home-based business activity. GARY HOLMAN, As a member of the Agricultural ANDREW LEWIS, Co-Chair, Jobs and Issues Focus Group, I can say with Beaver Point Road COMPATIBLE Business Focus Group confidence that none of the mem­ bers of our group had any idea that MORE LETTERS 10 AFFORDABLE PAUL FARMI Hydraulic harvesters, and pro GREENBUM McKlMM &LOTT driven winches, loaders, Agent for the BARRISTERS • SOLICITORS • NOTARIES PUBLIC forwarders and chippers buyer are ideal for all your Serving Saanieh Peninsula and the Cuff Islands for 22 years small scale woodlot • Agent to alt properties ;;• McKjmm & Loft has seven lawyers harvesting requirements. •Access to all properties with a wide range of expertise to • Seller pays all commissions advise you in many areas of the law,

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More letters Invasive copy at the library and the Trust munity input; office. • we invited input from inter­ now meeting mandate document It is unreasonable to expect ested residents; On April 11 I attended the first anyone with a real interest to go * we surveyed all local resi­ VICTORIA — Like any new organization, Forest Renewal of six meetings scheduled by the to either place to attempt to read dents and all off-island property B.C. had its growing pains, but after nearly two years in Islands Trust regarding the first the document in depth. owners — and received an operation, the still young Crown corporation is doing what draft of the Salt Spring Island I do urge everyone to tele­ unprecedented response of 30 per it's supposed to do, and doing it well. Official Community Plan. phone the Islands Trust and try to cent. obtain a copy. Read it, digest it In a nutshell, Forest Renewal is a partnership of govern­ Linda Adams, as senior plan­ After this extensive input we ner, gave a plausible overview of and react to it. This is important could hardly be expected to be ment, forest companies, workers, environmental groups, com­ to us all. producing a pamphlet. munities and First the document which is about 300 pages long. As the evening wore Nations. Its man­ I commend Arnold Budd for Our planner Linda Adams on I became increasingly aware his letter in the April 11 spent approximately 1,000 hours date is to reinvest CAPITAL that the plan covered every phase Driftwood regarding the lack of analyzing the community input about $400 million of life on the island and, while time being given. He chaired one and writing the draft OCP, We, a year, collected COMMENT there are some excellent ideas focus group and was a member the trustees, spent about three from increased HUBERT BEYER contained therein, it is a very of the co-ordinating committee. weeks reading and working over stumpage fees, and invasive and intrusive document. Also I would like to take this the document with her. royalties paid by I left feeling that the Trust is opportunity to thank Mr. Best for Yes, we are giving a fairly companies harvesting timber on Crown lands, into the exceeding its mandate to protect his excellent View Point in last tight time frame for response forests, forest workers and communities dependent on the island way of life and is aim­ week's Driftwood on the expens­ from the community. But it is a forestry. ing to direct it. es involved in the upkeep of an workable time frame for those About a year ago, 1 mentioned that Forest Renewal was a This view is reinforced by the ice rink, etc. who are truly interested in the little bogged down in its own bureaucracy, and at the time fact that the six meetings sched­ P. ANN TOMLINSON, process. Remember this is just my sources told me that chief executive officer Roger uled for overview, question and Humphreys Hill the first draft. From this we will Stanyer's reaction was: "Hubert's right, but how the hell does answer and feedback are all develop a revised draft to be he know?" scheduled to take place within a given bylaw first reading. It will month. Be supportive be available for public perusal Your newspaper of April 10 and for comment at public hear­ ell, I'm happy to say Forest Renewal is doing very A good deal of work, time and ing. There is plenty of time for well, thank you, and has overcome whatever bureau­ money has gone into this and suggests that we are throwing a W complex, excessively-large docu­ adequate public input throughout cratic hurdles it once may have stumbled over. when passed it will affect each the entire process. and every one of our lives. ment at the community with To date, Forest Renewal has reinvested about $200 million inadequate response time. of the collected revenues, and committed to spend an addi­ It will vest an enormous Please — be supportive and amount of power in the hands of The facts are: give in-depth reporting of a com­ tional $200 million, some of it this year, some of it further • we have had community down the road. those operating the Islands Trust, munity process, rather than snipe which will be hard to amend or input with focus group studies at an impressive, positive island- There is about $700 million in the bank, waiting to be spent change. On the face of it the pub­ involving hundreds of hours of made draft OCP. on projects that will benefit not only our forests, but the peo­ lic is being given a chance to discussion — with nearly 100 GRACE BYRNE, ple working in them and the communities dependent on them. have input and feedback, but the participants; Local trustee. Of the money collected from forest companies and ear­ timing smacks of railroading. * we held special item (e.g. Islands Trust marked for Forest Renewal, 50 per cent is spent on growing A mere 300 copies of the draft recreation, affordable housing) better and more timber on active forest land. Twenty per cent plan were initially printed, with a evening meetings to elicit com­ MORE LETTERS 11 goes towards retraining workers, and 15 per cent to environ­ mental projects such as watershed restoration and deactiva­ tion of old logging roads. The remaining 15 per cent goes in equal shares to value- adding projects and support for forest communities. It's important to remember that these are not tax dollars. This money comes out of the pockets of forest companies. So why hasn't Forest Renewal spent all the money it has collected? The main reason is a lack of trained people. The educational institutions can't crank out qualified forestry technicians fast enough. Forest Renewal is trying to alleviate that shortage by oper­ ating its own training programs. In one case, about 40 people are going through a two-year training course in Greenwood. The course is exactly the same as the one offered at Selkirk COMMUNITY College in Castlegar. It's important to us all. We work hard he people taking the course are from Greenwood. They to support the needs of the community. T had been laid off by a forest company. Offering the course in Greenwood benefits not only the town, but also the participants who are spared to problem of having to commute 1e.ta*tden4. Tf/ori&ittG. & ^.CtUtta layette to Castlegar. Last February, the B.C. government. Forest Renewal and MacMillan Bloedel reached an agreement, according to which Forest Renewal would pay $3.7 million on training forest workers in new logging practices to be applied to log­ Turn any room into a ging operations in Clayoquot Sound. Forest Renewal also agreed to fund up to $5.6 million in INSTAN guest room with a additional costs incurred by MacMillan Bloedel in develop­ MURPHY BED ing operations at the higher standards required in Clayoquot Sound. The environmentalists complained, saying it was wrong to subsidize a forest giant tike MacMillan Bloedel. EDROOM! Begging your pardon, hut that's exactly the sort of thing Forest Renewal is supposed to do. Should these subsidies for Create instant guest quarters (and higher logging standards exclude a company just because it's solve your storage dilemmas) big? Nonsense. 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IMMMMMIMILUW GULF 15LANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 * tl More letters Identify spending be obtained and videotapes will be required UNITED Warehouse Further to your editorial on the available from477-0555 . Some individuals have waited a few SUE HISCOCKS, days on our waiting list before they We have a huge selection of Parks and Recreation Commission's had a copy they could take home to (PRC's) "automation" (April 10), Fulford Harbour furniture and mattresses... read But to dale, the supply has kept all at warehouse prices! which questions the appropriateness up with the demand. Copies continue of proposed expenditures by the Still hope to be available to readi n our office and 5380 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan PRC, I would like to include a com­ I'm writing about your April 3 at the library. We can also photocopy (next to Buckerlields) ment in a siniilar vein. story "D.F.O. Plan called devastat­ specific sections for those who don't Res. 748-6257 Bus. 748-1118 As a regular user of the track at ing" re: the shortage of salmon and its want or need the entire document. Portlock Park, I must confess to direct effect on local peoples* work - WE DELIVER TO SALT SPRING - having some difficulty in reconcil­ Numerous people have also opted arid future. for the computer copy. If you have ing the apparent dichotomy between Having grown up here when fish access to a computer, please bring in a the !ess-ihan-optima! maintenance were plentiful enough that an hour or disk as we can provide an unlimited of the track, the parking area, the two in the rowboatwit h a hand line number of copies of the draft in this general upkeep of the surroundings usually produced enough fish for a format with only a brief wait and the fact that Salt Spring taxpay­ good meal for the family. Coho grilse ers are shelling out approximately Second, we would encourage those were most abundant, with mature interested in the contents of the draft $60,000 per annum for a PRC salmon in late summer and autumn OCP to read it for themselves, to ask and blue-backs in late spring and our planning staff for information, or To "adLrninister" what? As your early summer. When fishing was at to attend an information session. editorial indicates, compared to its peak, we preserved the fish in jars Please don't rely on rumour or other other localities, Salt Spring PRC is for the winter. people's interpretations. not overloaded with facilities requir­ So, where did all the fishgo ? ing extensive (and expensive) To select only one example, a recent Could it be the loss of spawning letter printed in your newspaper indi­ bureaucracy. streams? It might be appropriate for all cated that home-based businesses and For instance, Fulford Harbour has offices would be prohibited, while in publicly-funded expenditures (pro­ at least five possible salmon streams jects, salaries, etc.) to be publicized fact the draft OCP specifically encour­ and only one of them is presently ages the development of home-based and justified, prior to implements- home to spawning fish. Fulford don, in your newspaper on an ongo­ Creek has pinks and coho spawning to the current zoning regulations to ing basis — this way we can at least in ii, but it used to have spring salmon identify which particular wall our as well. Steelhead and cut-throat trout permit additional home-based business tax dollars are being urinated also spawned in island creeks when opportunities. We encourage any they were at full potential. future writers to be accurate in their comments so that the community ERIC BUNDOCK, So tn our little microcosm, if we Mt. Baker Crescent debate can focus on the real topics and have only 20 per cent of the fish we issues that are actually in the draft. should have, it might be because four UN DA ADAMS, out of five streams have lost their Islands Trust senior planner New legal order spawning runs. There are various rea­ The legality of logging practices sons for this, usually physical obstruc­ For unhappy feet in B.C. was called into question by a tions such as the big Highways cul­ member of prominent legal authori­ vert on Stowel Creek which is eight Do you have trouble walking? Do 3RIFTWOOD SAYS: ^«T« ties at the Internationa! feet above the pool below - an Environmental Law Conference at you dislike leaving your suppers home impossible jump for any fish, but and putting your shoes on? Are your the University of Victoria on March there's hope. 29 and 30. shoes uiKXrmfortable? Are your feet Justice Alf Panzer of Hamburg, There is a good possibility of without the necessary pads? Have Germany (who organized a demon­ putting a fish ladder in to get the those pads worn thin die natural way? CB^SSIBA stration of German judges outside salmon up past and through the cul­ My 87-year-old feet have practically ihe Pershing Missile Base in the vert. Spawning would occur in the no pads whatsoever. '80s) set the tone for the conference stream above the lake. For foot trouble of any sort there is with his opening address: "Judges It's an important fact that fish often help within driving distance! You'll must enforce justice. What is hap­ spawn in small streams, and a stream find it in Victoria at 1528 Fort Street, pening now to our planet is robbery, this size could put hundreds of fish just where it crosses Oak Bay Avenue. exploitation and looting ... an esti­ back into the system. Restoring Stowel That is where a pedorthic technician mated 50 to 100 species or organ­ Creek would provide jobs now, and with gentle hands can turn your painful isms vanish each day." the returning salmon will provide food, feet from pain to corrrfort recreation and jobs in future Professor Ted McWhinney, MP William (Bill) Goers can change (and advisor to Chretien) agreed All it needs is funding. Please save your sad feel to happy feet. He has with former ambassador Alan your Ganges Village Market tapes for endless patience, never hurries you Beesley that "ours is not a law-abid­ the island's salmon enhancement and, once he has a file on your feet, ing nation: 164 multi-lateral conven­ group. you can consult him without charge. May 1,1996 is the renewal date. tions have been passed since 1992, NANCY E.WIGEN, My old feet have no pads left. This RENEW NOW, DON'T MISS AN ISSUE!! then ignored after being signed." Fulford Harbour chap was recommended to me by Many other statistics were P.S- To those people concerned Margaret Gilchrist of Ganges brought forward. For example, about the effect salmon would have on Physiotherapy and by one of his "95,000 out of 100,000 jobs in the the present trout population, trout patients. I shall be forevergratefu l to Driftw5od forestry industry have been lost due would probably eat some of the these two helpful residents. BUI Goers to clear cutting techniques," said salmon eggs and young salmon, but has provided my thin, old feet with the 537-9933 Misty MacDuffee, and "19 out of salmon wouldn't be eating the trout pads I lacked. 20 jobs were lost due to grapple- You can be referred by your own yarders," said Ron Mclsaac. doctor. If you call his office for an Clarification appointment you will be forever grate­ School District #64 What can be done? Justice Some letters regarding the draft Panzer: "Societal and government ful as I am. If you used to enjoy walk­ (Gulf Islands) institutions must act — a new legal Official Community Plan (OCP) in ing he will enable you to have this order to protect the environment recent editions of the Driftwood have pleasure again. must become a human right. We left your readers with mistaken He calls his establishment Common aT^'u^ need an environmental "legal impressions of both the content and the Sense Orthotics where you, too, can KINDERGARTE N REGISTRATION friendly order" on a national and availability of the draff. I would like to have your feet changed from sad ones international level (under judicial clarify two points. to happy feet. Try it! Salt Spring Island Schools control) based on universal accep­ First, copies of the draft OCP are LILLIAN HORSDAL April 22nd to April 24th, 1996 tance; the damage being done can­ still available. The initial printing run Fulford Harbour 9:00 am - 3:00 pn in the School Office not be compensated." of 300 has been augmented by a fur­ ther 160, which are available on loan. Details about the conference can Saturna Elementar y —9:00 am-3:00 pm We have continued to reprint as MORE LETTERS 40 April 23rd ind April 26th Mayne Elemen tary/Jr. Secondary 9:00am-3:00pm;; ^pril 22nd to April 24th Pender Islands Scl ool —9:00 am-12:00 &l:00pm-3:00p m; April 22nd to 24th Galiano Elementar y —8:30 am-2:00 pm April 2 Ind to 24th

Any child who will be :ive (5) years of age on or before December 31, 1 996 should register for the EMPLOYMENT 1996-97 school year. A healthy business community contributes Parents or Guardians: p ease bring with you verifi- cation of the child's birt tdate and citizenship status to a better island economy. (birth certificate, pass tort or Landed Immigrant VjjtaWew T^cvtAietf & *&ivtacy /(vaetA&i authorization), as well a^ record of immunization. i WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1996 N EWS B EAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Balance is nil on bill Real estate market on the up due for April payment after two years of rocky rides get a lot of bills. Maybe if I started paying them promptly I By SUSAN LUNDY said the recent "slump" is nothing Chalmers was reluctant to pre­ wouldn't get so many! Driftwood Staff like what the local market experi­ dict where the market is going, I enced in the 1980s, when homes but Mel Topping believes prices The oddest are the bills that tell me (hat the account is clear. I Local realtors are experiencing a small boom in activity after two which hit a high in 1981 were will rise again next year. have one in front of me. 1 now know everything. Payment is due on reduced by at least 40 per cent April 16 and the annual interest rate is 17.5 per cent. The balance is years of ups and downs that 'This year the inventory will be four years later. reduced and then prices will start "Nil." halved the number of agents sell­ ing real estate on Salt Spring. He recalls a five-acre lot, which going up again," he said. I paid one last year. "If I continue at this level until sold for $83,000 in 1981, sold again Whatever the direction prices I duly made out a in 1986 for $37,000. Today, that go, the ups and downs of the past cheque to my creditor the end of the year, I'll be a happy TO BE realtor," said Arvid Chalmers, piece is probably worth $120,000. two years have been hard on the and sent off a cheque who has been busy since "Those who bought at the right collective force of island realtors for nothing. And that February. "And my job is to move time are golden," Chalmers said. which, at one point, numbered was the end of the FRANK inventory." "Those who bought or built their close to 80. Now there are 44 real matter. They billed FRANK RICHARDS dream homes in the past few estate agents actively selling on me for nothing but Realtor Gary Greico said he has seen some "real activity," espe­ years may take a loss." Salt Spring. they didn't credit me with my payment of nothing. cially in the past few weeks, and It's beginning to worry me. Maybe I still owe it. Mel Topping described the cur­ National code rent situation as a "little boom." It seemed a good idea to me but I've found nobody who goes Greico told the Driftwood that NEW & USED EQUIPMENT along with it. in March 1994, the "market just stopped. The prices stayed the After the problem many of us have faced getting our unknown same and there were no sales." correspondents to write to the new, correct address, a national postal Parts 1^1 J J}Q[*Q' Service One year later, vendors realized code seemed to have everything the ordinary Canadian could need. KUBOTA CANADA LTD. they would have to lower prices What better code than "Canada: C2C"7 and the selling pace picked up Tractors • Excavators - Backhoes • Lawn & Garden Equipment Another thought moderately. January 1996 started R.A. (RANDY) ANDERSON Sales Representative On this subject of postage, I have one acute problem. 1 usually off well with lots of inquiries and buy stamps in 10s or dozens. Then I have a supply at home, provid­ listings. ed I can remember where I put them. "Vendors were still cautious, But I don't write enough letters. It seems to me that by the time though, hoping the market would my small stamp collection is dwindling, so is its value and the cost go up again," he said. of mailing has risen by a few more cents. Greico believes that a snow­ (604) 246-0768 ^«mamW^ (604) 748-5943 I can prove it! I still have a three-cent stamp somewhere. It's a storm which hit the island late legacy from the past when a local letter cost that sum to mail. January, followed by weeks of t».i.i.i;iajt;n.r.i!iw.:ii'|j.tj^a "lousy weather," curtailed real That ledger has many sides. I have to remind myself that the orig­ estate activity earlier this year. s inal "penny black," the first British stamp, is worth many thousands But now, he said, sales are up: "If THE ISLAND'S I FULL SERVICE SALON of dollars today, despite its face value of two cents, the listing is under $170,00, it It's shortfor... ? could sell in three weeks." Life is short; or so it seems. And to contribute to this brevity we Vendors are realizing prices FREE adopt abbreviations. Names are contracted so that Thomas becomes will likely hold for the foreseeable Tom and William is Bill. Saves time — thinking and saying it — future, Greico said, adding that MAKEOVER and with so much to tell and so little time these short cuts help fill the key to a quick sale is listing it Let us create a new you! the gaps. at the right price. And this trans­ lates into a good market for buy­ (By appointment please) I can't kick that; christened Francis I am yet Frank. ers. Diminutives have always annoyed me when they creep into print. In my book if I write of the Capita! Regional District and have occa­ Chalmers agrees there are some STUDIO 103 sion to refer back to that distinguished administrative body I can "good deals out there" as house and land costs settle into a "more HAIR DESIGN refer to "the district" or "the Region." Or I can introduce various 2103 Grace PI. Square 537-2700 methods of indicating the regional district without going into the realistic" price range. eight syllables. Because inventory backed up y&tcutdew "W

UNDER SCRUTINY: ocpistaikofhiand From Page 1 conform lo the plan. him that the plan could "turn Bretl also criticized the people off the Trust. farmers, artisans, small busi- plan for being "contradictory" At Thursday's meeting, Jim nesspeople, waterfront prop­ — with objectives that sup­ Loiselle observed that the erty owners and others. port agriculture or small busi­ Trust already faces time and He said more and more peo­ nesses like bed and breakfast staff constraints in dealing ple are becoming alarmed as operations, and then policies with the demand for its ser­ they read the draft plan and that could restrict their viable vices. Noting the draft plan see how its implementation outlines numerous guidelines could impact their property and institutes a detailed de­ and livelihoods. velopment permit process, he The plan's detailed form "They've re-writ­ wondered how the Trust could and content is invasive and administer it. Adams stressed strangling, he said. As a ten every bylaw there were a number of exclu­ farmer and potter doing busi­ and called it a sions to the permit process. ness from home, "it affects Loiselle also said building me in so many ways," he not­ community plan." guidelines and procedures ed. "take away the creative abili­ He wants to see the docu­ ty of this island," and could ment "junked" and another ef­ operation. cost property owners more fort undertaken — "a real He joked about a clause money. community plan, rather than a limiting B&B operations to "If you think it's too con­ massive structuring and one bathroom for three bed­ stricting, it's what we need to stringing together of bylaws." rooms. "Are (visitors) just hear," said Adams. "They've rewritten every supposed to hold it until they Gary Holman said several bylaw and called it a commu­ leave the island?" elements in the draft plan are nity plan," he observed. Brett said he is supportive less restrictive than in the cur­ The problem he sees with of the Trust and land preser­ rent one, including the home- so much detail is that it puts a vation efforts, and was an based business section and "straightjacket" on elected anti-development alderman in provisions for density trans­ JUNK IT: Islander Brian Brett describes the draft Official trustees who must later pass White Rock before moving to fers from one property to an­ Community Plan as invasive and strangling. He would like to bylaws, since all bylaws must Salt Spring. It also concerns other. see it "junked" and another effort undertaken.

The important thing is We would encourage that we end up with a Trustees committed to passing plan those interested in the good, workable plan that contents of the draft OCP truly reflects, as closely as to read it for themselves, humanly possible, the before terms expire in November to ask our planning staff views of die community as for information, or to at­ By GAIL 51UBERG themselves to passage of the plan be­ last week, that it would be "irresponsi­ a whole. A community Driftwood Staff fore their terms expire in November. ble" for he and Grace Byrne not to tend an infonnation ses­ plan is not a bureaucrat's Data collection, surveys, focus However, some people have com- have the plan completed before their sion. Please don't rely on or a politician's document, groups and public workshops — ail mented that it doesn't seem like terms expire. He was elected to com­ rumour or other people's and its completion should have been pan of forming the first enough time to deal with an issue as plete the task, he said, and not to cany interpretations. big as the community plan. not be dictated by the draft of the Official Community Plan through could "wreck" the process and -Linda Adams timetable of either. (OCP) for Salt Spring Island. At Thursday's information meet­ community input to date- Still to come is public input on the ing, Jack Vandort said a perception Gary Holman and David Dexter ob­ -Ian H. Clement resulting document, set at this point that the plan is being "pushed ahead in served there was ample opportunity for As the evening wore on a hurry" makes people "uncomfort­ until about May 15. Anumber of oth­ people to provide opinions in the input- I became increasingly er government agencies are also re- able and anxious." He also wondered gathering stage of plan development. It is only natural that aware that the plan cov­ viewing the draft plan now. if a referendum could be held to deter­ Andrew noted that once the com­ peoples' visions become mine public support for the documeiu. ered every phase of life clouded when their own Opinions and suggestions re­ munity plan is passed, it does not im­ ceived will be considered when John Ellacott asked how the Trust mediately change land use zoning on on the island and, while pocketbooks will be affect­ Islands Trust planner Linda Adams committee intended to prove support the island. Bylaws must be rewritten there are some excellent ed Therefore, it is neces­ existed before advancing the plan to and trustees Grace Byrne and Bob to do that, although any bylaws ideas contained therein, it sary to have plarining rules the municipal affairs ministry. passed cannot be contrary to contents Andrew tackle the second draft. is a very invasive and in­ in effect to govern us all. Once that version is complete, it Andrew indicated there was no legal of the community plan. mechanism for a referendum, although trusive document. I left There is no plan in the will be given Erst reading by the local The exception is that development Trust committee and go to public something like a straw vote could pos­ permit areas outlined in the plan would feeling that the Trust is world that will make us all hearing for more comment. Andrew sibly be held. He also reiteratedhi s come into effect immediately, due to a exceeding its mandate to happy all the time. The and Byrne have publicly committed feeling, expressed in a Driftwood letter provision in the Municipal Act protect the island way of good of the whole must life and is aiming to di­ come before the good of rect it. the individual. People al­ This view is reinforced ways want an exception Island Watch Society hosts meetings for themselves (it is only The Island Watch Society (IWS) preserve and protect mandate of the Heffeman, Fulford Harbour; John by the fact that the six natural) so an iron clad is sponsoring two public information Trust," she said. Meyers, Channel Ridge and Trail meetings scheduled for meetings to provide a critique of the At tonight's meeting, Bob System Policy and Plan; Susan plan is probably the best • overview, question and draft Official Community Plan Weeden will cover the Background Grace, Agriculture; and Charles answer and feedback are way to insure that every­ (OCP). Section of the OCP, as well as the Khan, Public Recreational Land, all scheduled to take one knows what the possi­ The meetings will be held tonight Purpose, Authority, Implementation Park Land and Recreation. bilities are for their land and Wednesday, May 8 at Our Lady and Monitoring of the Plan. He will Each presentation will be followed place within a month. and house — before they of Grace Catholic Church, on Drake also critique the General Land Use by a question period and a brief op­ A good deal of work, buy it! Road in Ganges. Refreshments will Objectives. portunity to make written comments. time and money has gone be available at 7 p.m. and presenta­ David Wood will address Planner Linda Adams and trustees into this and when passed -Diana Kramer tions will begin at 7:30 p.m. Grace Byrne and Bob Andrew will Residential Land Use and related it will affect each and IWS President Marilyn Thaden Development Permit Area 2. be available to answer questions. every one of our lives. Yes, we are giving a fair­ Dexter encourages community Gary Holman will discuss During the last 15 minutes of members to attend these two impor- Commercial and Industrial Land the meeting individual presenters -P.Ann Tomlinson ly tight time frame for re­ Use and Development Permit Areas will be available to meet with any­ sponse from the communi­ "These meetings are not a dupli­ 3 and 4; Randy Hopper, Community one who would like further infor­ ty. But it is a workable cate of the Islands Trust information and Institutional Land Use; Judy mation. All comments regarding time frame for those who meetings. We are presenting an in­ Norget, Ganges and Island Villages the draft OCP must be sent to the Bob Hassell's letter re­ Trust office by May 15. are truly interested in the formed critique keeping in mind the Development Permit Area 1; Claire garding the new commu­ process. Remember this is nity draft plan, in which just the first draft. From he states that "home busi­ Question, answer, feedback chances offered ness and offices are pro­ this we will develop a re­ Meetings, meetings, meetings. scheduled for May 8. Both will be plan are then invited at two "feed­ hibited," is utter non­ vised draft to be given by­ They're one way to get more infor­ back" meetings set for Thursday, held at the Catholic Church on Drake law first reading. It will be mation and provide your input on May 9 at All Saints by-the-Sea and Road, with refreshments at 7 p.m. sense. In fact, the policies available for public perusal Salt Spring's draft Official Wednesday, May 15 at Fulford Hall, and presentations at 7:30. Everyone Ls in the plan would result in and for comment at public Community Plan (OCP). again beginning at 7 pm welcome to attend. home-based bylaws hearing. There is plenty of The Islands Trust is holding "ques­ In addition, the Island Watch The Farmers' Institute is also spon­ which would be much tion and answer" meetings Thursday Society, a Salt Spring community soring a public meeting to discuss the more flexible in a number time for adequate public at All Saints by-the-Sea on Park group which supports the Trust man­ plan's potential impact on agricultural input throughout the entire Drive and next Thursday at Fulford date, is holding two "informed cri­ and rural issues on Tuesday, April 30 of ways than current reg­ process. Hall. Both sessions start at 7 p.m. tiques" of the draft plan. The first is at the Farmers' Institute budding on ulations. -Grace Byrne Opinions on various aspects of the tonight (Wednesday) with a second Rainbow Road. It begins at 7:30 p.m. -Gary Holman The year is 1996, but 1984 has finally arrived. The new Official Community Plan Draft is the most invasive local government document in the history of Salt Spring Island. George Orwell, in 1984, his terrifying novel of a future controlled by double-speaking dictators, couldn't have imagined some of the items in this plan. This bureaucratic document threatens to license and regulate the water from your private wells (farmers protect your fields): impose enough restrictions on home businesses and crafts like pottery and woodworking and photography, etc., to threaten their existence; dictate the colour of roofs in Ganges; impose ridiculous restrictions for bed-and-breakfasts; make many waterfront homes non-conforming; take away the anchorages for your boats; invite the tree police onto your property before you can cut your firewood; restrict secondary cottages almost right out of existence. And much much more! Insist on receiving a copy to read! Attend the meetings! Speak up for your rights or you are going to lose them!

This ad paid for by the Salt Spring Island Preservation Committee. Donations for $50 or under will be gratefully accepted in order to further the cause of making the public aware of the impact of this proposed Community Plan. Make cheques payable to the Salt Spring Island Preservation Committee, c/o Dept. I, Gulf Islands Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2V3. No anonymous donations please. Any anonymous donations will be forwarded to local charities. Any monies left over after the campaign will be donated to local charities. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 * 15 InfeMews„..*2 Islanders interviewed at show Judging by a weekend effort to make a $2 charitable donation in ucts. Her mother, Marilynne, de­ interview Salt Spring Islanders for exchange for a short interview, cided she didn't want to be left out a Driftwood story, most are a shy they soon found themselves offer­ and volunteered to talk farming. and retiring lot. However, ing to pay people for the 10- Peggy Frank, meanwhile, was Driftwood reporters and others minute sessions. And still there happy just to talk about the plea­ know that not to be the case, but were few takers. sures of living on Salt Spring how else can you explain the reti­ In the end, reporters were able while Melon Moroz and Tim cence with which people respond­ to speak to 10 people, many of Collins chose to chat about the fo­ ed to invitations to be inter­ whom had a particular piece of cus of their lives. viewed? news they wished to spread. Those are the first five, and When newspaper staff set up an Like Julie Cunningham, for in­ their stories are featured here. interview booth on the weekend at stance, who saw an opportunity to We'll profile the other five next the home show, inviting people to promote her Tupperware prod- week. Proud to be a farmer Woman "I'm a farmer." Marilynne Cunningham makes enthuses the statement with a note of pride in her voice, even though she's been engaged in farming since she was a about child. The daughter of Walter and Betty Brigden, Cunningham grew up on the family farm to the island Burgoyne valley, milking cows and Peggy Frank picked up on the feeding sheep. The Brigdens raised theme of Wanda Rich's letter in dairy cattle until 1958, when Walter the April 17 Driftwood and de­ Brigden was injured in an automo­ scribed a handful of things she bile accident. That's when Betty liked about Salt Spring Island Brigden began raising sheep. during an interview al the home "People with lambing problems show. would call Mum before calling any­ Beth Chemeff, who was chat­ one else," her daughter recalled. ting to someone not far from the Today, Cunningham is still milk­ Driftwood booth at the week­ ing cows, and still doing it by hand. Marilynne Cunningham end's home show, provided her She and husband Alan farm 86 acres market garden, which Cunningham first bit of inspiration. Cherneff at Central ("you go past the ceme­ says draws more and more cus­ runs Flowers by Arrangement, tery, through the pearly gates and tomers ail the time. and because of her willingness BIG BUSINESS: Julie Cunningham is enthusiastic about her you're into paradise"), where they "We have the best corn — ac­ "to do something different," Tupperware job which netted her a 1996 Dodge Caravan last have two milk cows, six beef cattle, cording to our customers — on the Frank was able to enjoy exotic December. Ft™ o,T„,M»* a handful of pigs, a large flock of island," Cunningham said, lowering proteas all winter long. laying hens, a collection of turkeys her voice to add conspiratorially: Frank also likes exploring the and a freezer order of broilers. "Even better than the Bonds'." It island's natural areas, like Ruckle Tupperware is goldmine As weft, they grow their own oats, tasted wonderful and froze well, she Park and Mount Bruce, and ap­ barley and wheat, all of which won exclaimed. plauds community group mem­ prizes at last year's fall fair, The Cunninghams also had great bers and others who beautify Cunningham is quick to point out. success with green peppers last year these places. She even noted the for Salt Spring woman The farm also has a vegetable — "they were coming out our ears!" young people cleaning up the It began as a means of finding and the enthusiasm with which she ditches along Fulford-Ganges a market for leftover plastic talks about it is proof. Road on Sunday. shortly after the Second World Born and raised on Salt Spring, Tole painting taps creativity She loves the island's commu­ War. Today it's called the young businesswoman has nity events, like the home show Tupperware and it's more than been selling Tupperware prod­ A growing desire to do things the interest in tole painting has and fall fair, where "people can just leftover plastic. ucts for the past three years, be­ for themselves is what Meron come from women of retirement show what they do, no matter For Julie Cunningham it's a coming a manager two years ago. Moroz believes is the reason why age. They say they can't paint, they what it is." big business, and a good one too. She has 11 dealers working for so many people sign up for her tole can't do anything, Moroz said of As an organizer of the annual As the local Tupperware manag­ her, nine on Sail Spring, one on painting classes. her students. But they take the Save the Children Plant Sale, she er, she took delivery of a 1996 Pender and another in Port "They want to tap their own cre­ course and they can't believe what appreciates the response she gets Dodge Caravan last December as Albemi. It's the combined efforts ativity," said the Salt Spring they've produced. when she calls on the community a bonus for making a monthly of that "unit" that generate the Islander, who has taught between 50 Tole is a Ukrainian word for tin, to help. sales target of $6,000 for two $6,000 in sales. and 60 people the technique of tole Moroz explained, and the tech­ Speaking of plants, Frank loves months in a row. Cunningham's goal, however, painting. But when asked to describe nique dates back to when tin was the different greens of spring, the As long as she maintains is $8,000, to give her a cushion it she hesitates. "It's impossible to the medium for such painting. subtle colours of autumn on Salt $6,000 a month in sales, she over the level she needs to main­ do that." It later came to define the craft Spring and the proliferation of keeps the van. Not only that, it tain to hang on to the van. Moroz tries anyway, and a re­ rather than the medium, she said. wildflowers in islanders' gardens. will be replaced every two years Tupperware introduces its porter is left with the general idea. Having children aged eight and Frank first lived on Salt Spring with a new one, and the insur­ kitchen products to consumers by It's a form of decorative painting, five, Moroz is also involved in in 1978, then returnedi n 1988 af­ ance is paid by the company as holding parties in people's she said, and is used on pottery, children's activities. She coaches ter finishinghe r Masters degree in well. homes, where an average of sev­ glass, tile and other surfaces. baseball and is the leader of a Natural Resource Management. "1 love my job," said Cunningham, en people will turn out for a Moroz has found that most of Beaver pack. demonstration. An average of three such par­ ties takes place every week on Traffic light would spell the end of island stay Salt Spring, Cunningham ex­ Newcomers to the islands are often Salt Spring felt i the south end, which he calls home. plained. The party concept was accused of attempting to raise the draw­ like home, and he | A priority for Collins these days is developed by company founder bridge after they arrive. Salt Spring's stayed. It was a his son, whom he describes as a Earl Tupper in 1951, five years Tim Collins, who was a newcomer welcoming com­ great sportsman and a budding after he launched the product many years ago, makes no apologies munity in those I mathematician. "I'm raising my son line. The products themselves for his support of that sentiment. days, he recalled, as one of my very best friends." were modelled after paint cans, "1 wish 1 had been able to raise but he feels it's Collins does not have to go far to whose lids seal in a similar fash- ton. the drawbridge when I arrived," too late now to | get away from Salt Spring for a holi­ said the computer repairman, preserve its spe­ day. He simply boards his 30-foot A good part of sailor, musician and proud father cial features. junk-rigged sailboat and casts off. Cunningham's work is in train­ to his eight-year-old son. Collins was most a So at what point will he decide the ing her dealers with regular Collins came to the island from he saw as a sense of setf-sufficiency island has grown too much? "I've al­ two-hour sessions. A lot of the central Ontario to visit brother Reid. and independence. However, there re­ ways felt the first traffic light would training focuses on personal Meron Moroz Like myriad other visitors he found mains a strong sense of community at be the knell for my departure." development, she said. 16 » WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD After 1 year, Family Place is haven to some By SUSAN LUNDY which enabled four \ centre for numerous parenting- Driftwood Staff obtain their Class Four driver's related workshops held through­ As Salt Spring's Family Place licences. These women can now out the past year as well. enters its second year of opera­ drive groups of parents and chil­ As the organization gears up tion, it can look back on a num­ dren to off-island events. The for another year, Hildred says ber of successes and its creation program has also been used to fundraising will likely be a part of a haven for the more than 100 establish a local transportation of the next 12 months. Funded drop-ins it serves every month. system. for three years through a five- Located behind the Salt Family Place organized and year federal government pro­ The Most Famous Basket In the World Spring Community Services ran a parental education pro­ gram called Brighter Futures. Society building on Ganges Hill, gram called Nobody's Perfect, Family Place used its entire first THIS is A Family Place celebrates its first which helps parents raising year's allocation as start-up anniversary on May 1, youngsters in the birth to age funding. The flow of federal The room is comfortably fur­ five bracket. dollars will dry up at the end of April next year. nished with couches and coffee This program, aimed at table, plus a myriad of toys — young, single, low income, or in addition to fundraising. COMMUNITY from dolls and trucks to a slide isolated parents, provides access Family Place will continue to and art material — a computer, to information on their chil­ offer space and resources for library and children's clothing Ragnhild Hildred dren's health, safety, develop­ workshops, drop-ins and other Let us welcome you! exchange. young, isolated women." ment and behaviour. It encour­ counselling groups. One door exits to the office of In the afternoons, Family ages them to have confidence in special needs consultant, coun­ Place is used for groups or pri­ their ability to be good parents. RAISE YOUR sellor and Family Place coordi­ vate counselling. Hildred said the program, HANDS! nator Ragnhild Hildred. A sec­ On Friday mornings, the operated in partnership with the ond door leads to the kitchen Rughuggers group — for par­ Capital Regional District health Workshops, seminars and bathrooms. ents and immobile tots — meets office, successfully targeted sin­ and courses of all kinds T3/ELCOME|PT Drop-in at Family Place (9:30 at Family Place. This group has gle parents this year, and will be in the Coming Events offered for couples in the fall. T4/AGON to noon, Monday through now broken off into a second category of Driftwood Thursday) provides a spot for group called Feet are Made For Family Place has also been r V SINCH 1930 parents of young children to Walking, for parents and their instrumental in bringing Baby classifieds. 537-9933 relax with a coffee, meet other children between the ages of Think It Over to Salt Spring, In moms, or chat with Hildred nine and 24 months. this program, a life-like, crying while their youngsters discover Hildred says there have been "baby," complete with car seat the toy area. several highlights of the past and diaper bag, visits (he homes "Some women come on a very year- of teenagers, giving them a taste regular basis," Hildred says. "It Family Place sponsored a dri­ of parenthood. FIVE STAR MOVING has become a haven for some ver education program, she said. Family Place has been the Charish wins $10,000 scholarship By NEILL ARMITAGE centre (537-9944). Driftwood Contributor INSIDE • The Canadian Hospitality • Kristi Charish has been Foundation is offering seven unconditionally accepted into scholarships, ranging from * Regular trips to Vancouver & Victoria the University of British CISS $1,000 to $2,000 to students * Friendly, reliable & professional * Owner/operated Columbia because of her supe­ If you are missing either the who are planning to register in * Fully licensed & insured * Reasonable rates rior academic achievements report card or the consent form, degree programs in food and over the past two years. Along please call Teressa (537-9944) beverage or hotel programs. with this unconditional accep­ 701 eet/tc auUttt oHUna uett, 100% or call me in the evening (537- The deadline for applying is tance is a $10,000 scholarship, 9873 or April 30. Liane Watson has her first choice of faculty and ,i 537-9501 [email protected]). more details. guaranteed housing. • The University of British * Parents, please sign and Columbia English Language return consent forms for the Institute is offering a bilingual measles and rubella vaccination summer school in Japanese and as quickly as you can. English from July 21 to August Chris Smart, our public 10, 1996. This program is open health nurse, needs to know to students who are presently in how many students will be grades 8 through 12. receiving the vaccination so she The fee is $975 for the three can arrange for enough staff weeks. This amount covers the and vaccine. You should have tuition, course materials and received a consent form along most program activities. Liane with your child's report card Watson can provide you with yesterday. more details in the counselling APR. 25: SS Weavers & Spinners, Farmer's Inst, 10:30am. tVt~RYMONDAY APR. 29: Lady Minto Hosp. Aux. general meeting, - "Bandemonium" Lions Hall, Drake & Bonnet, 7pm-9pm. United Church Hall, 2pm. Census gets under way May 6 MAY 2: SS Weavers & Spinners. AGM 4 pot luch. - Free blood pressure dm, Seniors for Seniors I0-12noon (last Men. ea mo.) Census representatives will topics including age, sex, marital Farmers' Inst. - Adult 22 rifle shooting, SSI Rod & Gun Club, 7-Spm. fan out across Canada early next status and mother tongue. MAY 25: Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction. Legion, - Taoist Tai Chi, for Seniors, Lower Central Hall, 10am. month as Statistics Canada One in five households will Meaden Hall, 6pm, - 0AP0 #32 carpet bowling, Lower Central Hall, 1:30pm. counts Canadians for the 1996 receive a longer questionnaire eveey mouesoAY • Reader's Theatre, Croftonbrook Hall, 10am census. that asks more detailed questions • Seniors & Alzheimers support group, Seniors for Seniors bldg. 11am - Teen Sewing Club, textiles lab, Middle School 4pm-6pm. Representatives will deliver about the household and its peo­ - Archery Shooting, SSI Rod & Gun Club, 7pm, - Story time, library, 9:30am. census questionnaires to house­ ple. Statistics Canada estimates - Stamp Collectors all ages, Seniors For Seniors, 10am. - Lite Drawing. Windfall rm., library. 1-3pm. - Cancer Support Group, Croflonbrook I0am.-12 noon (every 3rd Wed.) holds beginning May 6. Eighty it will take 25 minutes to com­ - French conversation group, Seniors tor Seniors, lOam-noon plete. - Core-Inn Committee Meetings, Core-Inn on McPhillips, 4:30-6pm. per cent of households will [not last Monday of the mo.) - Special Olympics Bowling. Bowling Alley, 10am-11 am. receive a short questionnaire Completed questionnaires will - Ganges Residents Assoc.. Mahon Hall, 7pm, which asks seven questions on be gathered May 14. - 0 AP.0. Loonie tea & video, Lower Central Hall, 1:30 (except 2nd Wed.] - SS Painters Guild, Anglican Church, Ganges, downstairs, 10:30-1:30. (1st Monday of the mo.) fVfRY THURSDAY - Teen Sewing Club. SSI Middle School, 4pm-6pm, - Group for moms and babies up to 24 months, Family Place, Salt Spring Islamd - Sal! Spring Weavers fi Spinners Guild, 10:30-2pm. • Parkinsons Support Gr„ Crotionbrook, 2pm .(second Thurs. of the mo.) 12:30-3pm. CommunitylServirvlcet s - Seniors for Seniors regular Thurs. lunch at noon, reserv. are essential. - SS Weavers & Spinner, meet at Farmers' !ns. to us the - Salty Wheels Square Dance Club, 6:30pm, Centra! Hall library, 10:30am (every 2nd Thurs.) - Scottish Dancing, Anglican Church Hal!, 7-9pm - Cancer Support Group, Croftonbrook, 10am (3rd Thurs. of every mo.) eYeRYTVeSDAY «n.ij.iihu.uui.i4-H:iJd:y • Duplicate Bridge. Meaden Hall at the Legion. 7pm. Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers for their WeWFMOAV -Seniors choir practices, Seniors for Seniors. 10:30am. • Futford 0AP #160, bingo 2:00pm, contribution over the past year - Air rifles, Fulford Hall, 7:30pm, (nVCRY SAWROAV - Target Archery, FuHord Hall, 6:30pm • Book Sale, downstairs at library, !Oam-12:30pm. - Chess Club, Seniors for Seniors Bldg,, 7pm. ' EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Now Open Tuesday 11 -3. - Core Inn, volunteers needed, 10:30-noon, ' COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided . by Community Workers. • ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free To have your no charge event listed here free, just drop it off to the Driftwood office by noon Friday! and confidential. YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS SPONSORED BY: ' FAMILY PLACE: Family Place gratefully accepts donations of used baby clothes and equipment for 1 -3 year olds for free distribution to MON.-FRI. 9-4 island families. Please call 537-9176. ' RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, 320 UPPER GANGES RD. 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. ' GULF ISLANDS WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: 537-4422 Call Rhema Cossever at 537-4607 lor Senior's Health Promotion. Your On Island Printer ' CLIMBING WALL HOURS: Thurs. & Fri. 6:30 - 9:30pm / Sat. 3-6pm. "Quality and Service Make the Difference" Full equipment chg. $2.50. CLUB NIGHT: Sunday 6:30-9:30pm. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1996 * TJ r-CUSTOM HOMES—1 PROUD DESIGNERS & BUILDERS OK THE LIONS 1 1ART BRADLEY MEMORIAL BUILDINGS BAMTEL CONSTRUCTION Peter 537-4810

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is pleased to announce he will be joining Dr. Peter Bennett at the Helios Health Clinic located at DO McPhillips Ave., Ganges, beginning Wednesday. May 1.1996, he will be available from 10am - 3pm on Wednesdays Appointments may be made by calling • 592-9848 cvictoru) i The most energy efficient m spa you can own. Hot Spring Spas stay hot 24 hours a day BANNER BUNCH: Symbols of some of the (Buddhist), Sharon and Barry Cooke (Christian) and operate for under £12 a month. The faiths which will take part in Sunday's Earth and Aileen Neish (Baha'i). The celebration world's #1 selling brand. Come see why! Day Interfaith Celebration are shown off by, starts at 2 p.m. at Gulf Islands Secondary from left, Anuradha Ens (Yoga), Karol Kersen multi-purpose room. All are welcome. (Jewish), Patricia Brown (Wiccan), Ralph Miller Interfaith service honours earth 475 Gorge Rci„ Viciofia All colours of faiih will com­ artist, she is also a founding year for the service is "inter- QUALITY FLOORCOVERINGS SINCE 1907 bine in a kaleidoscope of board member of Khalsa Credit connectiveness." respect and concern for (he Union, the only Sikh bank out­ The service will close with a earth this Sunday at the annual side of India. circle dance and a food offer­ COMMUNITY Earth Day Interfaith She has also taught yoga for ing. Celebration. more than 25 years and is a stu­ The concept of an Earth Day After 20 years of living on Salt Spring and The celebration starts at 2 dent of Yogi Ghajan. celebration drawing in many 14 years in business locally, we are proud p.m. in the multi-purpose room The celebration will include faiths first occurred to United to be part of the fabric of this community. of Gulf Islands Secondary short presentations by represen­ Church minister Barry Cooke School (GISS). Featured will be tatives of the Baha'i. Buddhist, six years ago. The annual event two traditional spirituals sung Christian, Jewish and Wiccan is organized by the island's Burritt Bros. by Salt Spring's Tuned Air faiths as well as the Yoga tradi­ Interfaith Council, which meets choir and guest speaker Guru tion. There will be interfaith for several weeks each year to Carpets, Raj Kaur Khalsa. from readings and songs. plan the celebration. Arlene Dashwood 1 20 Lower Ganges Road 537-5533 Vancouver's Sikh community. People from those or from At 5 p.m. Sunday, island resi­ Khalsa has led spiritual prac­ other or undefined faiths are dent Matthew Coleman will va^iWiew. won&tHa & ^foitta facyet&en, tices for Sikh youth, both in welcome and are invited to discuss Buddhism and loving Sikh temples and in the school make personal pledges to the kindness in a program on TV system. A teacher and graphic earth. The theme chosen this channel 12. DON'T MISS THIS! We're open "til 8pm White fawn lilies becoming rare this Friday night By LINDA CANNON ihem with your kindness. Driftwood Contributor OUR BETTER Instead, why not try some of because: The nodding white lilies that these elegant plants for your gar­ appear locally between March den? Visit one of our local nurs­ and April are commonly called MATURE eries and ask for a variety of "Easter" lilies, presumably local lilies. Fraser's Thimble Friday, April 26 because of their timing. utds to protect the eater from Farms, for example, carries many getting sick. These graceful perennial flow­ of the lilies, and around 450 Local Native cuisine has about species of other native plants. ers are native to the Gulf Islands 10,000 years of experience and other parts of British behind it, so unless you're an By next spring you can see if Columbia. They're also called expert, please don't try it on the white lilies will bloom for white fawn lilies — perhaps your loved ones, lest you kill you and yours by Easter time. because their mottled leaves look like a fawn's ears or, more likely, its dappled coat. Save (Fanciful. I know, but the fellow f \ that named it apparently saw the resemblance.) LIFE SKILLS COACH TRAINING Erythronium is this lily's A Life Skills Coach is a trained instructor, role model, proper name, and we have a and group facilitator. This program consists of structured number of different kinds: pink activities and group dynamics that provide students with fawn (erythronium revolutum), yellow glacier (erythronium opportunities to enhance skills in self-awareness, com­ grand if lor urn), and two types of munication, human relations, and coaching techniques white fawn (erythronium mon- as applied to five areas: self, family, leisure, community tanum and erythronium oregon- and job/education. PLUS um). TLU9 The British Columbia lily fam­ This eight week, full-time experiential program is being ily also contains some other hik­ offered at the Cowichan Campus of Malaspina ers' favourites, including com­ University-College. mon camas, tiger lily and choco­ late lily. DATES: July 2 - August 23,1996 So that we can all enjoy their SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, delicate beauty, please don't 9:00am - 4:30pm pick them. Some are becoming increasingly rare and should be tOCATION: Cowichan Campus, left untouched. Malaspina University-College 5% Don't eat them, either. The FEE: $2,300 bulbs and corms of many of off all stock these lilies were eaten in spring (EQUALS 12% SAVINGS) and mid-summer as root vegeta­ For a detailed Information package, 'except candy, newstand & tobacco bles by Native people, although please call 746-3532. the white fawn lily is now con­ sidered poisonous. Each type of COWICHAN CAMPUS lily was prepared a different 7 way, some cooked, same raw R.R. #6, 222 Cowichan Way SALTY SHOP and some to be taken with liq- Duncan, BC V9L 4T8 J UmhmMyCollrfir- Harbour Bldg., Mon-Sat. 8:30-5:30 537-5551 I * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Liquid oleo used in catfish recipe There is a chain of cafeterias in 1 Tbs. soy sauce Baton Rouge and elsewhere in the lTbs. lemon juice South called Piccadilly. This is my WHAT'S 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic favourite place to eat when I'm Dash of salt down home because of its out­ Dash of white pepper standing selection of fresh, per­ COOKING Dash of cayenne pepper fectly seasoned vegetables and I found a product on Salt Spring 1 Tbs. chopped basil salads, its hot, crisp corn breads called Canola Gold, a thick 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke and hush puppies, and in particu­ intensely yellow liquid in a plastic Paprika lar, its Cajun Baked Catfish. bottle, which is basically coloured Combine Canola Gold, soy canola oil, and this seems to be as sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt, the I tried unsuccessfully many close as we can come. The only times to duplicate the catfish peppers, basil and liquid smoke other change I've made is to and whisk thoroughly with a wire recipe using the cod, snapper or reduce their large amount of oleo sole fillets available to us locally. whip. Dip each fillet in the mix­ to better fit my attempt at a lower ture, coating both sides. Place fil­ Not until Mike D'Amico of fat diet. Piccadilly's general office was lets on a baking sheet and sprinkle kind enough to supply me with the Piccadilly's Cajun the tops evenly with paprika. Bake recipe did I realize how totally off Baked Catfish in 350° oven for 12-15 minutes or the mark I'd been. For one thing, 1 lb. cod, snapper or sole fillets until done. they use something they call "liq­ — if you can somehow find cat­ If you use cod, be sure to slice uid oleo" as the oil, and surely this fish so much the better the pieces horizontally so that the cannot simply be melted mar­ 3 Tbs. Canola Gold (they call fillets will approximate thin cat­ garine. for one cup) fish fillets.

> FOR SPRING: Strolling through the Harbour House Hotel dining room in a spring outfit is Louise Fuoco, one of the models in the lODE's annual spring fashion show Thursday. MYTH4. Canada spends more on education than any other country. IODE's fashion show has elements of spring Spring blossoms on the tables At the close of the fashion and outside the windows over­ show, flowers arranged by IODE looking the Ganges Harbour, member Laura Faulkner were combined with a springtime lun­ presented to Quesnel and to cheon of chicken, rice and straw­ Country Casual's owner Linda berry shortcake, plus fashions Roth. RilM for spring and summer from Joyce Parsons of Duncan, a Country Casuals created a festi­ former resident of Salt Spring Truth is, Canada placed 9th out of 23 val welcome to the season as the and past regent of the Salt Ganges Chapter IODE held its Spring club, drew the door prize industrialized countries in Elementary and Secondary Education spring fashion show. and raffle winners. spending in a recent Organization for Economic The annual event cook place ' First prize in the raffle, a $200 Thursday at the Harbour House gift certificate for Koret Wear, Co-operation and Development (OECD) study called Hotel. went to Merle Sheffield. Convener Roma Aston, vice- Second prize, a $100 gift cer­ "Education at a Glance" 1995. regent of the chapter, said 114 tificate from Country Casuals, guests attended the event, which was won by Joan Dixon. Our Public Education system is open to all students. included a raffle and door prizes Victoria Woodman won the third in addition to the fashion show. prize, a gourmet gift basket No child is excluded regardless of race, income, Before lunch guests were assembled by the IODE. entertained by pianist Murray The fourth prize, a gift certifi­ or special needs. Our teachers, along with education support Anderson and Alex McCauley cate from the Harbour House workers and other key resources, provide not on the saxophone. Anderson dining room, was won by Olive continued playing a mix of old- Mouat. only the basics but an expanding body of knowledge to help time favourites and show tunes Door prize winners were throughout the lunch and the Thelma Carey, Rita Robertson, prepare our children for a changing world. fashion show, creating sprightly Joan Cameron and Nancy backgrounds for the modeling of Coughlan. Our neighbourhood schools are now under attack from 60 different outfits. Money raised by the event Models were Marie Hopkins, helps support many IODE activi­ often misinformed sources.Vital funding and resources Ann Leigh-Spencer, Josie ties, including a lunch program Aleksich, Louise Fuoco, Carole in Labrador, the annual presenta­ hang in the balance. Public Education is worth supporting. Gear, Grace Bracher, Ruthe tion of the Catherine Prior Grant, Ena Patrick, Marg Cade Award to a graduating student, Get the real story. Call the British Columbia Teachers' citizenship awards and the giv­ and LSI Irwin, all coordinated by Federation at 1-800-663-9163 or write us at fashion show organizer Leslee ing of books to local schools — Ouesnel. Each guest had a print­ a contribution the 82-year-old #100-550 West 6th Ave.Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4P2. ed description of the fashions chapter has continued for the shown, complete with prices. past 60 years. e-mail: [email protected] Home page: http://www.bctf.bc.ca/bctf SERVING YOU OUR BEST EVERYDAY! TRADITIONAL BAKERY We bake from scratch over 240

varieties of breads, buns, pastries & Bill v i,\ -••;',' H *:.'?'.:: "• OUI'TH ijitu cakes (without preservatives) everyday! EMBE BAKERY Fool of Gorges Hill 537-5611 Viiaaderui "Wav&iaa & Ziuina loaetAe. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 » 19 Earth day celebrated at SIMS By ZOE CHALMERS, ASHLEY groups. Students could sign up for a lot of trips to the fast food store." FUNK, KAEL LALONDE, CLARE one of nine rotations that involved One of the big hits of the day was RUSTAD three 25-minute sessions, or one the junk band which used various Driftwood Contributors longer session that lasted all after- materials to make music or just a big Salt Spring Island Middle School Wet weather did not dampen stu­ bang. At one point, students played (SIMS) celebrated Earth Day in a big dents participating in outdoor events. syncopated beats — a kind of bang­ way. One group travelled to Mansell Farm ing that resembled a beat repeated Events started after lunch last and ate different types of plants, fed over and over. Monday, when students gathered in the llamas and saw the t-shirts and Students in the compost video rota­ the gymnasium to hear guest speaker seeds packaged by Dan Jason. tion learned that for composting, one Vicki Husband. needs to add two materials to the com­ Husband, the head of several envi­ The beach studies group was post at a tune to create a lot of heat ronmental groups including the Sierra forced to give up its walk due to rain. The creative sculpture group made Club of Western Canada, presented Indoors, Marianne Allan, SIMS things out of tins, egg cartons, plastic slides and explained how salmon and Home Economics teacher, led a bottles, magazines and more. various types of bears are threatened group in making bean soup. All the Another rotation looked at human- by poor forestry practices. foods used were tow in the food powered vehicles such as bicycles The Raging Grannies concluded chain. and row-boats. The video went on to the assembly with songs about treat­ "I think it's important to ieam how document a competition that takes ment and care of the earth. to cook when you're young," said place once a year when people make Following the assembly, students, Jessica Temmel, one of the cooks, bikes thai turn into boats or floating staff and volunteers divided into "because when you are older, it saves devices when they hit the water.

Surprise party Salt Spring's Rita Dods blows out the candles at her 65th birth­ day party held recently. Friends and relatives surprised the longtime island resident with a party at her Central area home. photo«»T0n, atM,Sue Hammell announced the to coincide with the kick-off of vention of violence and the funding at the opening of Anne Prevention of Violence Against level of community involve­ Popperwell's exhibition, entitled Women Week. ment." vU&tWew *W&t4u*i4 & AitUwk- f<*qet&&i

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he BC government is committed to • Restructuring school boards to save up to Tquality public education for British $120 million over the next four years — Columbia's children and youth. and directing the savings to services for the classroom. While other provincial governments are cutting education in response to reduced • Freezing tuition fees for college and federal funding, British Columbia is university students. instead cutting the size and cost of our government — and using the savings to • Guaranteeing access to college and protect education, health care, and other university for every qualified student — by creating more than 7,000 post- secondary spaces in the coming year, The British Columbia government is: • Creating 11,000 jobs for young people, • Protecting services for students by including students continuing their post- increasing funding to operate schools secondary education. and accommodate the 10,000 new students expected to enrol this year. For more details about the government's plan to protect education, watch for your 4 Maintaining funding for special Report to Parent*, which is being sent home education, English as a Second with Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Language, and Aboriginal programs. For additional copies, please contact: • Bringing greater stability to classrooms Ministry of Education, Skills and Training by moderating the pace of curriculum Communications Branch and policy changes in the Kindergarten 3rd floor, 620 Superior St. to Grade 12 system. Victoria, BC, V8V 2M4 Ph: 604-356-2500 Fx: 604-356-5945

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IN HER STUDIO: Island artist Susan I Wright sits at her Salt Spring home behind a tray of pastels^L she favours use of pastels in creating her equestrian scenes, and will be teaching a course at Eagle Art Supply later this month. ^^^

By SUSAN LUNDY paintings of the famed Ian Miller For now, Wright is happy with Driftwood Staff and Big Ben. the opportunity to parent, paint, •H||^^k or Susan Wright, this "I don't know how to turn peo­ teach pastels and emerge from the H is a year of "coming ple on to paintings of just horses," artistic closet on Salt Spring. But uis Wright confesses, although she her dream for the future? HH B ° '" notes that some people like art­ "I'd like to go to Spain and ||BHJ As her daughter work depicting horses in motion. paint horses. I see myself putting 4/B Sage enters Grade 1 in Her horse paintings are fre­ together a collection of unusual '~W ••''. September. Wright is quently dramatic and colourful, and old breeds of horses." m emerging from the in- but she learned a valuable lesson Horses and art. Wright sees her V ternal world of parent­ with the high demand for a paint­ passions of the past and present ing a smalt child. ing of her daughter feeding a continuing well into the future. And by teaching an art class horse. through Eagle Art Supply later "I think in art you have to have this month, Wright feels as though a story," she says. she is "coming out of the artistic closet on Salt Spring." Sage has been the subject of nu­ "It's a bit scary," she says. merous sketches, says Wright, "You open yourself up to judg­ pulling out a folder containing ment." drawing after drawing of her But art, mostly horse and dog sleeping child. Her first drawing portraiture, has been the 36-year- of her daughter occurred as she old single mom's "bread and but­ held the one-day-old child on the ter" for numerous years. It has crook of her knee and desperately been a passion since childhood. tried to "capture the moment." Although Wright has not exhib­ Painting can be a form of medi­ ited her work on Salt Spring, she tation, she says. "Sometimes I'm has several paintings in a gallery not even thinking — it's just com­ in Quebec, and was featured as an ing out. It's like being asleep and equestrian artist in the December in a dream. issue 'of Horse and Country. Her "I can go through all ranges of portfolio boasts an array of com­ emotions — from feeling nothing missioned and self-inspired to experiencing a direct interpreta­ works, many of which capture the tion of myself." motion and majesty of horses. When she is drawing Sage, she Wright grew up in Meech Lake, feels "joyful and gleeful ... all Quebec, where she was surround­ warm and gushy inside. Nothing ed by animals and art. Her mother compares to the beauty of your is an artist and her father and own child." brother run an art gallery in Wright uses the bright, conve­ Ottawa. nient, inexpensive pastel for most "This helped me decide art was of her work, but her portfolio con­ a viable part of life," she recalls. tains paintings that use water- "I always drew. It was just what I colours and acrylics as well. did. And there were so many ani­ "Pastel colours are wonderful," CAROL EVANS^ mals around that most of my first she says, noting she doesn't have drawings were of animals." to worry about a painting drying Exhibition of new originals A series of equestrian ribbons up when she is interrupted from lining the wall above her Salt her work — a common aspect of Spring studio attests to her second painting and mothering at the passion — a long-standing love of same time. "With pastels you can horses. go from sketchy looking things to After high school, Wright layered paintings." earned money by creating signs Wright's course at Eagle Art and business cards. Supply will train participants in 35 She married, had a quick-but- different techniques one can em­ intense love affair with wind-surf­ ploy with pastels, ultimately creat­ PREVIEW ing, moving for a brief period to ing a manual of techniques for OPENING Hawaii, and in 1988 began paint­ each student. Friday, April 26th || ing commissioned art pieces. The eight-week course runs for 6pm-8pm On Salt Spring, Wright has two hours once a week. The time painted horse portraits for several frame will give participants the island families. Her portfolio also opportunity to learn techniques includes two non-commissioned and then use them.

JPegasus Gallery of Canadian Any A. Golden Island Seaside at Mouat's; Ganges Salt Spring Island \The Gallery will be closed April 26th 9am-6pny ^Z CHINESE RESTAURANT-LICENSED Meet Carol April 27th, May 11 5P _____ DINNELUNCHR Tues.-FriTues.-Tnurs. 11:30-. 5 102 &Mayl8/l-4pm Fri.-Sat. 5-11; Sun. 5-9 for more information DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS caU: $5.25 537-2421 Closed Mondays Upper Ganges Centre, Ganges 537-2535 ft ' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1996 AR-TS tSt ENTERTAIN jM. E N 1 GUU= ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

ON TAP: The Penguins, who have toured this country from coast to coast 12 brand of "untampered Bob Marley and penguinized TV themes" at Moby's this times and played for more than a quarter million people, will present their Sunday. Local artists Penguins waddle into in Group of 8 Two Salt Spring artists will Moby's Sunday show This week at the Cinema be part of an exhibition entitled STARTS APRIL 26 They don't have a record deal Chromosome, was completed Group of 8 in Victoria this Movies run April 26 30 and they're not a top-40 band but recently and contains 11 original weekend. they do tour all over Canada, mak­ songs written by four individual Peggy Frank and Diana ing a living playing music. band members. Influences include MARGARET'S MUSEUM: Held over from the cinema's Thompson will be among eight The Hopping Penguins, who Miles Davis, James Brown, the Canadian Film Festival due to popularity, and winner of west coast artists showing their started playing together in 1982, Stones, Fishbone, Frank Zappa and six Genies, this is the heartfelt story of Margaret work at Glenlyon-Norfolk will play at Moby's on Sunday. Willie Nelson. School, 1701 Beach Drive in MacNeil, sister, daughter, grand-daughter and wife of The Penguins have toured the The Penguins' repertoire consists coal miners. Mature with occasional very coarse lan­ The show runs from 10 a.m. country from coast to coast 12 of over 200 cover runes from what guage, nudity and suggestive scenes. Fri. -Tues., 7 p.m. times, playing for more than they call "untampered Bob Marley to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Tuesday matinee at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 250,000 people. to penguinized TV themes such as Their first album, The Trombone Hawaii Five-O." BROKEN ARROW: Action fans will enjoy this "super­ charged, thunderously noisy thrill machine" of a movie starring John Travolta as a purely malevolent villain. Directed by John Woo, who pulls out all the special- effects stops. Broken Arrow also stars Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis. The flick is said to "deliver the hippest action around." It's "heart-stopping action," one "helluva ride." Rated 14-years limited admittance with frequent violence and very coarse language. Fri. - Tues. 9:15 p.m.

Island Video Hits 1. Braveheart ID 2. Scarlet Letter (2) 3. To Die For (4) 4. CutThroat Island (-) 5. Unstrung Heroes (-) 6. Strange Days (5) 7. Muriel's Wedding (7) 8. Now and Then (-) 9. Seven (2) 10. Innocent (10) On Tap at the Pubs Moby's Pub: Friday Night Live, 9 p.m. The Hopping Penguins, April 28 Alfresco's: Barrington Perry on piano, Fri. and Sat. Harbour House Hotel (pub):...Father of Justice, Apr. 26, 27 Fulford Inn: 16-hour party, April 26 Vesuvius inn: Comedy Night, April 24 Open Stage, April 25 Community TV Schedule Thursday, April 25 No programming scheduled

Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m Sport of Kings 3:30 p.m The Islands Trust presents the draft OCP 5 p.m Matthew Coleman: introducing Buddhism

Tuesday, April 30, 11 a.m Sport of Kings 11:30 The Islands Trust OCP draft input meeting from GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTE RT A I N M E N T WEDNESDAY.APR.L24M996.27 'Glory' is lively and sharp By FRANK RICHARDS Driftwood Staff From the first musically mourn­ ful scene to the heavenly revelation at its close, Gone to Glory was glo­ riously lively and a sharp introduc­ OF THE YEAR! tion to the new Salt Spring Community Theatre. Saturday, April 27, 1996 The play had everything — humour, continuity and a first-class cast. The Fulford Inn One Year It also featured continuity in the light-but-ingenious plot held off until the last moment. ANNIVERSARY The community theatre offered an excellent choice of play and a This coming Saturday, marks the day in which we took cast of eager, effective players. From the moment Lulu trundles that big plunge... her barrow to join her sister Winnie, until Lulu leaves the stage, ...and one year later, we are still swimming. singing, the audience follows every word and every move. IN HONOUR OF THIS SPECIAL DAY, Playing the role of Lulu is Marnee Bellavance, with Gayle WE INVITE YOU ALL TO ATTEND Siegers as Winnie. Visiting their primitive cabin comes the owner OUR ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON SATURDAY and landlady, Googie (Caroline Andress). If the two sisters are 9:00AM BUFFET BRUNCH in the dining room: featuring glazed unlikely, their landlady is impossi­ ham, omelettes, waffles, selected pasta, perogies, a wide range of ble, noisy and irrepressible. Julia Hengstler shows a compe­ salads, and a huge dessert bar. tence in film-making, playing the 11:00am: Singer song writers Susan Cogan and Andrew Beddoes role of Teddi, the producer of movies, assisted by Bakpak (Dave 12:30pm: 'The Woods" starring Jerome Jarvis, Doug Rollo, Tone and Kmiecik) and camera operator Pug, played by Carol Souchereau. © Christine O'Donnell a hour of techno folk. The show opens with the two 2:00pm: "The Barley Brothers" with Dave Roland, Graeme Maltby sisters — Winnie, 80 and Lulu, 62 — seeking an answer to the threat­ and Brian McDonald playing bluegrass, folk, country til 3pm. ened loss of their woodsy cabin. Googie, its new owner, needs it. 3:OOpm: Some of the great dinner features will be a fresh crab feed, The manner in which they find a lamb, prawn or beef kebabs in a bun, wine and herb solution is the play's theme. The very fact the audience can follow marinated sirloin steak or chicken breast sandwich. the emotions of the various charac­ ters is a tribute to both the author 3:30pm: Ted Cooke and his "Father of Justice" band are set til 4:30pm and the cast. playing R&B, soul, texas rock and blues for a straight hour. The presentation is convincing to the point that even the problems of Joining Ted Cooke are Pat Cullin, Sheila Sayer, Steve Heddrix, death and the hereafter are handled Jim Shortt, Pierre Bosnell and Ark Angel. with the same dexterity that is a very part of the entertainment. 4:00pm BUFFET DINNER in the dining mom: featuring delectable I went with some fear that I was Baron of Beef and other exciting dinner entrees. going to be lectured: I came away very glad I went. 5:OOpm: VALDY, an hour with your favourite local singer - while you This opener is a credit to the dine in the pub or dining room. community theatre company and a promise of more to come. The 6:30 - 8:30pm: "Pool Sharks" pool tournament, great prizes, sign up early! island has a long history of theatri­ 9:30pm- 1:00pm: "The Peelers" singing and ploying the tunes you all love. cals dating back to the intcr-war period. The Salt Spring Players 9:OOAM - 1:00AM won note in provincial drama festi­ vals on various occasions 25 years 16 hours of the best party you'll ever attend! ago. The art is reborn. FOR ALL OF OUR Some other great happenings... Director is Hetty Clews and the DESIGNATED DRIVERS, performance is a credit to her skills. • Hourly specials* Frederick Howell is producer and WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER FREE Elma Rubright, his assistant. Stage UNLIMITED POP AND COFFEE •Prizes, contests and draws after every band* manager and her assistant are Patsy Siemens and Elizabeth Elves. • ALL, NIGHT • •And loads of fun, all day and all night long!!!* The professional style of player and play is matched by the produc­ Thanks to all our staff past and present, namely: tion crew. Stage setting is adequate to convey primitive poverty and yet Tim Christ and Doug McLeod our head chefs, Chris Abric, Shiona Ferguson, Paul Hamilton, allow its two settings. Designed by Rhiannon Kurz, Richard Michaud, Gary Nirschky, Max Quinn our present kitchen staff Alan Clews, it was constructed by and to Devon Gear, Jamil Hart, Mike Indridson, Lorraine Kingwell, Reg Taylor, a veteran of the old Salt Spring Players, and John Debbie McNish, Stewart Rimmer and Tanis Royal everyone's favourite bar staff and waitresses Dolman. for their excellent service. Alan Clews also undertook the We appreciate all our staff's efforts for sticking it out painting of the set, with Tom Roughsedge and Sam through thick and thin. Sydneysmith. Stage crew is Chris © Leier, Adrian Polhammer, Andrea SPECIAL THANKS TO: Rankin and Jennifer Smith. The Errol and Wes and Island Savings Credit Union, Damans and the Gulf Islands Driftwood, Jeremy play's costumes are the territory of Rebecca Young, Julie Brassard and and SSI Linen & Drycleaners, Craig and the SSI Fish Farm, Thrifty Foods, Slegg Lumber, Windsor Carol Souchereau. Lights are the Plywood, all of our local suppliers, Moby's, Harbour House and Vesuvius Inn. Dominic Cormack responsibility of William and Laura Miller for all their help and hard work. To everyone who helped in painting, construc­ Maarsman. with Alan Clews and Sam Sydneysmith looking after tion and all other aspects of putting this place in order. Tuesday Wing Night crowdand our sound. Sunday Buffet regulars. And most of all the residents of Fulford and locals for making it possible. Gone to Glory was written by Suzanne Finlay. *7tiaH& yott oil and 4ee tfott at *76e Panty! The community theatre is an I excellent addition to the island Alf, Cheryl and Lisa Reda, owners and management of the New Fulford Inn scene. . W™,ESDAY. ««,** ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Tea dance Pegasus will stage set for Carol Evans show She was an overnight sensation at sell for $75. Two years ago, an exhi­ Empress her tirsi exhibition of paintings back in bition entitled West Coast The Wild 1985. Eleven years later Carol Evans Side, also at Pegasus Gallery, sold Winners of scholarships award­ is still a sensation, with demand for her 21 paintings valued at $150,000, ail ed by the Salt Spring-based original works so high they are soid by in two hours. Jdhann Strauss Foundation will be a lottery draw. Evans has also become well known introduced at the organization's The Salt Spring watercolour artist for her limited-edition prints. Of the 20 10th annual tea dance next week will be back in the public eye this to 30 paintings she produces each year, in Victoria. week when The Islands, The People six are selected for prints and pub­ Scholarship committee chair­ ... and The Cat opens at Pegasus lished by Dayspring Studio, operated man Ctaus Andress reports that 22 Gallery in Ganges. by Evans' partner Bryn King. scholarships totalling more than As always, Evans' work will reflect Her newest exhibition will feature $85,000 have been awarded since the ocean, the islands and the people the latest of Evans' original works, and 1987. that make the West Coast unique. runs from Saturday until May 20 at the The three winners this year are A Salt Spring Islander since 1983, gallery, located in Mouat's Mall. Rebekah de Broglie, a mezzo- Evans mounted her first full-scale Paintings will be sold by draw at soprano from Sidney, Tamara exhibition in 1985 at Pegasus. Her 34 5 p.m. May 18. Evans will be in Hummel, a soprano from paintings, ranging in price from $75 to attendance at a preview opening Vancouver, and Marjory Purdy, a $375, sold quickly and response to the from 6-8 p.m. Friday and again pianist from Trail. show was overwhelming. from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, The tea dance will take place May Today, her paintings no longer May 11 and May 18. 5 at the Empress Hotel in Victoria. Andress says the event "combines the enjoyment of music and dance with a charitable purpose." The 18-piece Heighten Noble Orchestra will present big-band arrangements of a variety of ball­ room dances, Viennese waltzes and polkas. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m., supper is at 7:30 p.m. with entertainment provided by strolling musicians, and more dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds from the dance, along with contributions from sponsors and donors, support the foundation's scholarship program. More informa­ tion about the event is available from Melitta Kandler at 537-2559. Shungu Heather Ferguson and Simone Rompre entertained passers-by Enjoy Playoff Hockey in Centennial Park recently as they hammered away in splen­ Fulford Inn did harmony on marimbas. «-*=.» D.™*^ IN THE LOUNGE & PUB plans huge to %-IN THE WHEELHOUSE PUB celebration Father of Justice to rock 'S^- Friday of Saturday, April 26 & 27 The party will go for 16 hours on ^FATHER OF JUSTICE Saturday. 'fft/t&kcffl>&ttm2> ott tAe, tstwditgaCtke That's when Fulford Inn owners island pub this weekend Alf and Usa Reda celebrate the first Salt Spring's own Father of Gene Grooms Project and anniversary of their purchase of the Justice provides the rocking Wolfhound Twist. HARBOUR HOUSE south-Salt Spring pub. They call it sound at the Harbour House The honorary chief of 537-5571 the day they "took the plunge."A Hotel's Wheelhouse Pub this Wolfhound Twist, James year later and they're still swimming. Friday and Saturday. Shortl, is on stage with Father The celebration will begin with a Band members are Ted of Justice, handling rhythm and buffet brunch at 9 a.m. and singer- 'Duck' Cook, who plays lead lead guitar. songwriters Susan Cogan and guitar, sings lead vocals and On bass guitar is Steve FESITVUTS, Andrew Beddoes performing at 11 writes songs for the group. Headrick. a singer-songwriter a.m. The day will be punctuated by Cook boasts thai he can sing on Black Dog Records and performances from five other groups higher than anyone else in the another former member of and individuals, along with a dinner group, in addition to developing Wolfhound Twist. buffet beginning at 4 p.m. a guitar style which falls some­ Michael Bourne, dubbed Ark The wonderful The Woods will take the stage at where between an old telecaster Angel, contributes blues harp to designated driver In groups of 4 12:30 p.m., the Barley Brothers at 2 and a chainsaw, and which cuts the band's sound, while more guests, will eat free with unlimited pop & coffee p.m. and Ted Cook and Father of effectively through the smoky Shelagb Sayer provides backup Justice at 3:30 p.m. bars. vocals. Valdy will play at 5 p.m. and the Any claims to the contrary, On drums is Pierre Peelers will top off the day, perform­ his son Justice did not name the 'Thompson' Bosnell, who ing for a dance later in the evening. band. keeps band members in line and COMEDY Pool sharks will compete in a tour­ Songwriter and producer in time. He has also played with nament from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Patrick Cullen handles the key­ The Hands, Spectre and 16-hour party will wrap up at 1 a.m. boards. He has played with the Wolfhound Twist. NIGHT TONIGH Wed. April 24 SGASUIE KiTCHm Seafood Restaurant OPEN STAGE TOMORROW- Thurs. April 25 COMING MAY 5 JULIO CABRERA mem for a Cino de Mayo Celebration Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner The (604) 537-2249 Vesuvius DINNER RESERVATIONS ADVISED Inn Located across from the NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB Vesuvius Ferry Terminal It's An Island Tradition ^ 537-2312 PUB HOURS: Daily 11:30-11:30 Sunday 11am-1ipni GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD FEATURE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 * 29 HOWARD BYRON: Fondly remembered From Page 1 church was full, gathered at All- Saints by-the-Sea Saturday morn­ ing to say farewell to Howard NEW: Byron. • 40 varieties of everlastings seed "There can be no more fitting • "Gardeners" line of body care products send-off than to see such a collec­ • Garden door mats with ivy, sunflowers or poppy design tion of diverse lifestyles and backgrounds gathered together," DRIED FLOWERS, ARRANGEMENTS, SPECIAL ORDERS, WEDDINGS observed Farmer's Institute presi­ dent Chris Schmah. "People of all WE'RE OPEN DAILY 10-5 ages and walks of life knew and cared for this man. It was obvious to me that without prejudice, Howard had touched us all." ROTARY BINGO Such tributes have flowed in a steady stream to Howard's fami­ THURSDAY, APRIL 25 — 7:00 P.M. ly. Some have sent flowers, Some Royal Canadian Legion Meaden Hall have written letters. Notes have CERTAIN RULES APPLY come from children, laboriously printed on scraps of paper. BLACKOUT JACKPOT "He was just a people person Prize $500 and he liked people," said daugh­ Licence #764375 ter Rhonda McJannet. She and her sisters recall discovering countless times that their father was helping out someone, often by taking him in and giving him a fresh start on his farm. THE GRILL OF A LIFETIME! Friends knew they could drop by and, if Howard wasn't in, pour themselves a cup of coffee and DELICIOUS FOOD & wait at the kitchen table until he showed up, "1 don't think he worked to AFFORDABLE FUN! impress people," said daughter • Spaghetti Saturdays Sue Spencer. "He took people at * Bowling & Pool is 1/2 price face value." every Tuesdays afternoon His values included a strong commitment to community, to KING LANE RECREATION helping others and to doing what needed to be done. His heart was 154 Kings Lone 537-2054 in farming but he tackled a vari­ IN HIS ELEMENT: Salt Spring farmer Howard Byron, wearing y-i£tutd&i& vOo-t^ctt^ & £i(M#t

SPORTS CREATION Yoga for everyone at two-day event Yoga is more than just standing Their yoga weekend at the Salt on your head. Spring Centre will demonstrate According to the Salt Spring the various facets of the practice. Centre's Pam Thornley, yoga is a "We'll learn to care for the body 5,000-year-old science whose in an intelligent way through pos­ goal is to create harmony between tures, breathing and relaxation," body, mind and spirit. Just how Lane explained. much more there is to yoga will Said Mallett: "It's a fallacy that be demonstrated May 3-5 when yoga is only for those who are fit the centre presents a yoga week­ and flexible. Yoga is for every­ end for women. one, regardless of age, disposition Regular yoga teachers Beverlee or ability." Lane and Celeste Mallett will help Yoga postures, the two say, participants explore asanas, or improve the circulation and pro­ postures, pranayama, or breath mote suppleness in the spine control, relaxation techniques, while strengthening and balancing chanting and nutrition. the body. Breathing exercises, Both teachers have internation­ meanwhile, lead the individual al yoga teaching backgrounds. towards a greater sense of peace Lane still teaches at Rio Caliente by calming the nerves and steady­ in Mexico, and established her ing the mind. own studio in Niagara-on-the- The centre is offering a special Lake, Ont. Mallett's training and rate for Salt Spring Islanders of her early career were in physical $125 for the weekend's tuition, education but she branched out which includes meals, a sauna and Spring cleaning into yoga studies in London, a Saturday evening talk entitled England, where she taught Hatha Nutrition for the 90s by Sam Islander Hank Schubart packs up his tools Spring sun to undertake a spring ' yoga. Graci. after taking advantage of low tide and Salt on his boat Ardent. *

Hikers, walkers, ramblers issued May schedule |" ReflexologyM The Salt Spring Trail and Nature MAY 14 energetic hike on Mount Bruce with Speaker is Simon Henson who will Club has released its slate of May • Hikers visit Portland Island. Fred Powell. Carpool at Drummond talk about ospreys. events. Contact Fred Howell 537-1133 for Park at 10:15 am MAY 28 MAY 7 details and to reserve your place on • Walkers explore a private area of • For hikers not going to Quadra • Hike Maracaibo with Vera the boat. Mount Belcher with Betty Ball. Island there will be a healthy outing Petapiece. Limited parking so please • Walkers go on a new walk on • Ramblers have a short, easy trip starting at Beaver Point Hall at 10:15 Mount Tuam with John Myers. Meet to the plateau with Joan Lott. Both am. led by Fred Howell. i GIFT CERTIFICATES carpool to be at gate at 10:15 a.m. /Matured, Dnuglcss, Heeling TI„-.M;-V • Walkers will explore the new at Centennial Park at 10 a.m. or at Walkers and Ramblers meet at • Walkers, led by Jean Howell, PWe 537-5&S7 Quarry Road Trail to the beach with 10:15 a.m. at Drummond Park. Centennial Park at 10 am. also meet at Beaver Point Hall at Celctie Mollett Sue Mouat and then visit her beauti­ • Ramble on beach at Crofton with MAY 23 10:15 am. Certified RetWol^HI ful rhododendron garden. Diane Betterfield. Meet at Portlock Social meeting at the United • Ramblers to make their own [Mans. • Ramblers will visit rhodo garden Park at 9:30 am. for 10 am. ferry. Church at 7:30 p.m. Sign up for fall Non-members interested In joining with Pam Taylor. All groups meet at MAY 21 trip to Naramata, and for geological any of the above activities please call Centennial Park at 10 a.m. • Hikers take part in a lengthy, tours of Salt Spring (limited number). president John Myers at 537-1933. PERSONAL GISS 5, Ladysmith 0 In the second half, Andrew Watt SERVICE The Gulf Islands Secondary played a nice wide ball to Langdon School (GISS) boys soccer team trav­ GISS squad dominates who took tite ball to the comer. Beny elled to Ladysmith on Monday, April wide on the rightan d Justin Smith in cross ball saw Langdon hit the back was at the far post to head the ball Another good 15 when its original opponents, the middle — ran rings around a solid of the net from 30 yards out. past the home keeper. reason to shop hero! Shawnigan Lake, cancelled. defence. With Amaury Greig and With the defence anchored by Justin Smith sealed the game with The boys were keen to show the Santih Buchan pushing through bom Chris Urquhart and Jonathan the final two goals. The first came home team that they are a force to mid-field, it was only a matter of time Mcdonald playing with confidence in after end-to-end play by Urquhart and reckon with and from the kick-off. the before the floodgatesopened . goal, the game looked safe. The Langdon, and the second started GISS team dominated every aspect of Berry caused havoc on the left and borne team created two good chances again in defence by Mike McNair. the game. Langdon came in well behind the but its striker put one over the bar and The 5-0 victory was described as a The forward line — with Tom defence to score the first goal. Shortly Urquhart cleared off the goal line to magnificent team effort with all 14 Berry wide in the left, Tom Langdon after, a pass to Buchan and a great keep the score 2-0 at half time. players playing major parts.

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wishes to announce that he has assumed the chiropractic practice ofDr.D.W. Dares, D.C. at 198 SALT SPRING WAY Happiness is. Please phone 537'9399 for appointments For two-year-old Jeremy Luscombea it's a was spotted taking a break in an Out on a NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME hammock and a bright balloon. The youngster Limb hammock Sunday at the home show. Old Boys slam FC in 'shocker' By MALCOLM LEGG ly, figuring the win was theirs for Norget away on the left. Norget Driftwood Contributor the taking. Maybe the play of Chad fought off two tough challenges Salt Spring Old Boys 2, Little in goal (whom we borrowed before feeding Cottrell for the even­ SaltSpringFCI. for the game as Henry "the Legend" tual game winner. The game was billed as a warm- Braak is resting for the Challenge The second half saw more of the up for the Salt Spring Challenge Cup Cup) stymied the potent FC offence, same as FC pressed for goals. Even in May but no one, including the Old or maybe the Old Boys really are though they scored one, the Old Boys, would have expected the final that good. Boys' defence would leak no more score after 90 minutes of soccer. Little was brilliant as he made the as it held the mighty Goliath of Salt Yes, it really happened. A bunch necessary saves along with three Spring soccer at bay. of old geezers, who can only last 90 sensational saves in the second half For the lads it was a great team minutes of soccer, actually defeated to backstop the Old Boys to victory. effort, as all us old guys worked the youthful Salt Spring FC, who (It should be noted the lads offered together as a unit lo gain the win. just weeks ago won its division 3 Little a contract right after the game, Game highlight was the sports­ championship. including all the chocolate cake he manship and clean soccer displayed Maybe FC took the lads too light- can eat.) FC may have taken the Old by both teams as they proved soccer Boys too lightly for the first 15 min­ is a game that can exemplify skill utes, but after Chris Cottrell scored and grace. This kind of soccer will the opener on a break-away, they GOLF knew they were in a game. be displayed on the May long week­ end as 28 teams descend onto our Somehow, the Old Boys' rickety island to compete for the Salt Spring old defence held the mighty Corbin Challenge Cup. "the Cow" Scott at bay (this is even There will be three days of games Nine-hole ladies at the Salt more amazing when you consider — a Saturday dance at Fulford Hall Spring Golf Club were thanking the Old Boys' three central defend­ "the gods of golf' last Wednesday (tickets will be available soon), a ers of Jonathan Oldroyd, Graham Sunday barbecue, and lots of soccer for some dry weather in which to Tweddle and this writer total 132 play. excitement and fun. years in age). The Old Boys are gearing up for Low gross winner was Rut he The old geezers showed their Grant, who also won the putt pot; the tourney with games over the SPECIALS poise as they moved the ball with next few weekends. They hope to low net winner was Mona precision and purpose continually Doerksen. have a rematch with the under-19 looking for FC weaknesses. Before boys this weekend and then play On Thursday, the following long they found another as Doug Nanaimo at home the following scores were recorded in two-ball "Codger" Pearson sent David best ball on men's day. weekend. SAVE ON J. Wood, 63; F. Lynhe, 63; B. Jones, 64; S. Lynch, 66; C. CARPET CLEANING Lawler, 66; T. Locke, 67; R SPECIAL ORDERS Winstone, 67; J. Kean, 68; B Call for your free estimate Marshall, 68; K. Lavender, 68; F Mobray, 68; J. Sutherland, 68; A. * Carpet Cleaning, high traffic areas Black, 68; G. McLeod, 68; and J. SERVICE only, one room or the complete house. Fraser, 68. It's a big part * Ask about carpet guard & deodorizing. HIGH of our business * Fine fabrics cleaned by our certified technician. ROLLERS 'VOEUMETWO'™ * Electronic Deodorizer, removes most Circus league: Sam Cochrane 205, Dockside, Mounts Moll odors, smoke, tobacco, decay, human Ken Barnes 202. 537-9223 odors and more. Tuesday a.m. seniors: Jack Godwin 211, John Richardson 204, Helmut Losch %&utdetoi wcvz&itta & Aiixtw /G&et&ci * Industrial Dehumidifler, get rid of 208, Mary McGregor 201, Catherine that extra moisture quickly & easily, McFadyen 239, Bill Baker 221, Edie from burst pipes or floods of any nature. Gear 206. Tuesday p.m. seniors: Vanda DON'T WASTE YOUR Winstone 201, Reg Winstone 211, Walter Nicol 215, Dorothy Sloan 223, Bruce McFadyen 212, Gwen McClung Conclusive weather (or 218. Special Olympics: Mervin Austin 162, EXTERIOR PAINTING B. REYNOLDS Mahjor Bains 176. Sharon Way 197. Wednesday afternoon ladies: Mangaret in the Gulf Islands and Scotland YOUR LOCAL CLEANING SPECIALIST Baker 274, 238, 230/742, Deanna is May 15th thru October 25th Marleau 238, Shirley Bunyan 235, Dee Kinney 226. Legion league: Doug Wellington 225, HAVE IT DONE RIGHT! Ron Cunningham 211, Ron Stepanruk 65M201 or 5374274 208. Friday p.m. seniors: Nancy White 207. CALL UNICORN Available 7 days a week! Ken Robinson 234, 223, 223/670, Gene for an estimate 24 hr. water damage clean-up Graham 269, Madalene Jorv 200, Marg Baker 241, Don Goodman 202. 537-2732 33 * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 FEATURE GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 'College of composting' set up at Salt Spring recycling depot By VALOR1E LENNOX transformed the once ramshackle carbon and nitrogen, a high moisture Driftwood Staff composting comer into an organized content "like a moist sponge" and Want to learn about composting? display with a series of working the proper layering of the materials. Drop into Salt Spring's unofficial composting bins. There are bins dis­ "It's quite a science," Grant "college" of composting, tucked playing rabbit manure and hay com­ remarked. behind the recycling and book post, leaf mould compost and food Materials to be composted, rang­ exchange office at the Rainbow scraps compost ing from garden waste and lawn Road recycling depot. One bin demonstrates the art of clippings to food scraps, can be There are displays of different worm composting, complete with a dropped off at the depot Tuesday to composting methods, brochures and host of plump, industrious worms. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p,m. Lalonde books on the topic and, on Even apartment dwellers can do is at the depot every Saturday from Saturdays, "professor" Michael worm composting, recycling depot 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lalonde is present to answer ques­ manager Peter Grant said. "Every week I have people com­ tions and guide visitors around the In a comer is an old commercial ing through and they ask me ques­ different composting optioas. He has dryer from Greenwoods, which has tions," Lalonde said. He hopes to been composting for 30 years, start­ been dubbed the Compost-O- make the display even more educa­ ing as a teenager to provide fertilizer Matic. "It turns the materials with­ tional tn the future, perhaps with a for the family garden. out having to do it with a pitch­ videotape on composting or more "It's not new to me," he observed. fork," Lalonde explained, demon­ printed material. "I've been doing it all my life since strating how the rotating drum of He also plans to construct more I've been gardening. We used to the dryer can be used to aerate the bins, expanding the capacity of the grow a garden that gave us large waste, centre to handle organic waste. vegetables that had nice colour and Eventually, he hopes to add a Sometimes he sells the resulting good taste without the use of chemi­ hand-turned crank so the dryer will compost or uses it in plant beds at cal fertilizers." not require electricity. the recycling centre. Far from being waste, he sees com­ Lalonde believes in low-tech On Saturday, May 18, the recy­ posted material as organic gold for efforts that utilize existing materials. cling depot will host a sale of Eanh gardeners. An added advantage is that Pallet boards are transformed into Machine composters at the subsi­ composting cuts down the amount of bins. Old metal grids become dized price of $37, tax included. The material sent to the landfill. screens to sift compost. Capital Regional District sponsored "Thirty-four per cent of the waste His row of demonstration models sate gives residents a chance to stream is organic material," he ranges from commercial composting acquire an Earth Machine at one- observed. Some of that material is units to home-made creations of third the retail price. being removed from the garbage by wire and wood. Turning over the Once equipped with composter the composting centre, which now material in one of the bins, he releas­ and information, there's only one es a cloud of heat accepts compost from some local other requirement for successful WORM EATEN? That's a composter's best friend being dan­ composting. restaurants and from residents who "This is actively composting," he gled by Michael Lalonde, composting coordinator for Salt don't do composting on their own. explained. The main elements of a "A good sense of humus," Grant Spring's recycling depot on Rainbow Road. P^OB,™*.!*™ Since last August, Lalonde has successful compost pile are a mix of jokes.

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Announcing the B.C.Hydro Residential Rate Free:

For years, we've kept electricity rates among the offered rate incentives to industrial customers who 21 st century—at rates that are guaranteed not to rise lowest in North America. Now, at the direction of actually used less energy. for three years. the provincial government, we're freezing general On the home from, you helped out by embracing Congratulations, B.C.. for helping us all save residential rates until March 31. 1999. Guaranteed. Power Smart programs and doing your part to save a lot more than money. We've been working to keep rates low for energy and use energy-efficient Power Smart years. And we're working to keep it thai way - Products. keeping costs down by looking at new ways to Thanks to all of this, we're well-positioned BG hydro S3 generate and conserve energy. For example, we to provide you with efficient power well into the Reliable Services. Resourceftil People. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD FEATURE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 * 3 Contemplative prayer taught LET'S GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS in spiritual Christian tradition REPUTATION t J It's a heavy responsibility By VALORIE LENNOX "It's a modern telling of an and our customers put their weight on it. Driftwood Staff ancient myth," she says. St. A Christian tradition of spiri­ Brendan was a sixth century tuality that flourished for more Irish monk who set out to dis­ than 16 centuries is being cover the land promised to the brought to Salt Spring over the saints. His tale can be seen on 'crfflPHQlSTERY next two months by Rev. two levels: as a spiritual voyage Cynthia Bourgeault, who is on of discovery or as the verbal Grace Point Sq. 537-5837 the island for a residency at All record recounting an early land­ Saints by-the-Sea Anglican fall on the new world. V4£ei*tden4r (Won&tt*& & JLiviHa {a

Gulf Islands J Community Arts Council BMRM Music, Visual & Performing Arts This year the Council is offering the following awards:

1. To a graduate of the present school year, 1996, who is preparing to go to a post-secondary institution.

2. To a student presently attending a post-secondaiy institution and planning to do so this fall. $1000

Application forms and information are available from GISS office, or from the GICAC, 114 Rainbow Rd.. S.S.I., B.C. V8K 2V5. Portfolios, tapes, videos, etc will be required for jury. Deadline is May 4,1996.

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FULL SERVICE As an investment Advisor with Canada's largest investment firm, I offer my clients a full range of products and services. I offer a comprehensive portfolio approach to investing and special­ ize in helping clients customize their RRSP/RRIF portfolios to ensure a successful retirement. Backed by Nesbiti Burns* top- ranked research team, 1 provide top quality investment advice and ser­ Steve Somerset vice. Investment Advisor 537-1654 If you would like to learn more 131 Lower Ganges Road about how Nesbitt Bums can assist (in Islands Heritage Realty bldgj you, contact Steve Somerset. Sail Spring Island Sea-kayakers should take note (gj§) NESBITT BURNS of impact on seal population KJUOWfLEPKE is. PPWE By KATHRYN GARDNER they must go to rest and breed. several possible clauses: an Driftwood Contributor Seals must haul out to recuperate instinctual fear of humans, a We are well into spring and the from the exertion of diving and resemblance of kayaks to the seal's abundance of rain has not deterred swimming underwater. greatest enemy — orcas — and the the sea-kayakers from returning to Harbour seals give birth to their unintentional "stalking" or ambush the water. The popularity of sea- pups between January and behaviour of groups of kayaks. kayaking in the Gulf Islands is September, but spring is the most Seals have good eyesight. Their increasing steadily and although common time. After birth, pups retinas contain only rods, which the sport is beneficial for the health nurse for four to six weeks. gives them superior vision in low of paddlers, it appears to be having This is a critical period for pups light conditions, but they can see a detrimental effect on our watery because without adequate nourish­ only in black and white. As a neighbours — the harbour seals. ment from nursing, they cannot result, the shape of a person in a "Sea-kayakers have a greater gain the necessary blubber for kayak could very easily be mistak­ impact on harbour seals than sail­ warmth, and the strength for hunt­ en for that of a killer whale. A STEEL OF A DEAL boats, skiffs and other motorized ing. Once the pups are weaned, Most paddlers believe that a vessels," says John Calambokidis, their mothers will have very little slow, silent approach to wildlife is founder of Cascadia Research to do with them. the least obtrusive. Unfortunately, Collective located in Olympia, "Despite the environmental con­ from a seal's point of view, a Washington. scientiousness of most paddlers, group of converging paddlers Studies have shown that the the appearance and actions of sea- could appear to be stalking them. appearance and behaviour of sea- kayakers can inadvertently be For sea-kayakers, preventing kayaks have a profound negative viewed as a threat to harbour unnecessary disturbances is rela­ affect on groups of harbour seals seals," explains Calambokidis. tively easy. Do not approach a that are "hauled out" on rocks or Results"of a study examining the colony closer than 100 metres and the shoreline. effects different vessels have on stop sooner if the animals become . 26 gauge galvalum coated steel" _ The anatomy of harbour seals seals showed that the seals consis­ agitated. Paddle at a parallel course NEW! l roofing, 36" wide, various lengths. has evolved to adapt to the tently panicked (jumped into the to the colony and use binoculars demands of their ocean home. water) when kayaks appeared at a for a better view. Their sleek bodies and short agile distance of 150 metres or more. You may not gel that close-up slippers make them superior swim­ Larger and powered vessels photo that you were after, but the FOXGLOVE mers and aquatic hunters; but these could approach to within 75 health of the resting seals and nurs­ same characteristics render them metres before the seals reacted. ing pups will be much better in the Corner of AtkinFars & m 6 Garden SupplOPEN 9-5:3y 0 Mon.-Sat. siow and clumsy on land where These results were attributed to long run. Lower Ganges Roads 537-5531^ GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1396 * 2E Call 537-9933 or Fax 537-2613 • Now...Pay by "Direct Payment Machine"

Driftwood Classified1 s III!" Iliil ill ME LAUREN AND ALEX proudly CORE INN Youth Project welcome Griffin Dougal Wright- Society annual general meeting, Liners: 16.25 for up to 15 words; 20 cents each additional Brown to the world. Our beauti­ May 8, 7 p.m., Core Inn. word. Frequency discounts available on request. Buy 2 ful son was born at home on Everyone welcome. weeks, get 1 free (private party merchandise ads only, pre­ March 12, 1996, weighing 8 1/2 Ash tang Vinyard Yoga Classes QDDDI paid cash, M/C or Visa.) Sorry, no refunds or changes. lbs. Grandparents are Sandra at Community Center W - Th Corry, Harry and Nancy Brown, evenings 6pm weekley for teens, Island Watch Semi Display: 110.08 per col. inch; border, add 12. and Tom and Irene Wright. adutts, seniors, 653-2074. Frequency discounts available. Thanks to Maggie, Jewels and Society Holly. Too Lata Ta Classify: Classifieds placed after noon presents on Monday & before noon Tuesday, will be published unclassi­ Bessie Dane Apr. 24 & May 8 fied, but not proofread, subject to availability of space. 15 Foundation & Hospice Happy I7tti INFORMED CRITIQUE words, 17.74, 30 cents each additional. HAJEK: MILDRED passed away Annual General Meeting Network Classifieds: Run your ad in community newspa­ April 17. 1996, aged 81. of Draft Official pers across the country or in the province of your choice. Survived by sisters Val and May 8,7:00pm to 9:00pm Community Plan. Vera. Brothers Fred, Emil and 6HhcJcj> Natalie Refreshments - 7pm 3,000,000 readers -1275. Call us for details. George, Thanks to Dt, Graham At Seniors For Seniors Regular deadlines for classified ads: Monday at noon. and staff at Greenwoods and Presentations - 7:30pm Too Late To Classify from noon Monday to noon Tuesday. Lady Minto Hospital for all their Election of President Catholic Church loving care and kindness. • H. 'nihilJ for 1 year term CLINCH. RONALDL7esfie.~P~ 135 Drake Rd. COASTAL METIS Nation Eng. - All the while maintaining Vice President Everyone is invited to INDEX TO CLASSIFICATIONS courage and strength of will, General Meeting, Sunday April passed away in Victoria, B.C., 28. 2 pm. Saltspring for 2 year term attend. on April 15th, 1996, in his 73rd Community Centre AH with HELP SHAPETHE 05 Births 189 Photography year. His love and friendship will Aboriginal ancestry urged to Secretary for 2 year term 06 Deaths 192 Picture Framing be greatly missed by Joan, his attend. Information 537-1923. ISLAND'S FUTURE OR Cards of Thanks 195 Plumbing wife of 43 years. Proud and lov­ 10 Celebrations 196 Printers EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC Vigil Co-Ordinator 197 Pressure Washing ing father of Bill and his wife bronchitis, asthma or COPD?, 14 Community Services 19S Property Maintenance Carole Clinch of Waterloo, Help yourself to better breath­ for 2 year term Salt Spring Tennis 199 Publishers Ontario and Leslie and her hus­ ing! Come and join the Better Association 20 Engagements 200 Property Management band Bill Frentce of Oakvilie, Breathers of Salt Spring. We Ontario. Fond, loving memories will be having our first meeting Jack Fisher Doubles 26 Legals 202 Renovations are cherished by grandchildren at Seniors for Seniors from 203Rentals Brian and Rachelle Clinch and Tournament 204 Resorts 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm , April Michael, Colin and Gordon 26,1996. Men - Saturday, May 4 207 Roofing Frenke. His kinship will be 35 Not ices/Com mere iai missed by sister Dorothy and Ladies - Sunday, May 5 40 Personals brother Eric of England and rela­ EARTH~DAY~lnFerfaith Service: Phone Craig at 216 Sheet Metai Sunday. April 28, 2 p.m., High gprwpntrc tives Joyce and Emery Dulmage 537-4315 to Register 42 Travel 219 Shoe Repair of Cobble Hill, B.C. Ron will be School, multi-purpose room, with Tuned Air Choir and guest PRIZES and GOOD remembered for his vision, intel­ Women's YOGA ligence and humour. We would Speaker, Guru Raj Kaur Khalsa. TENNIS 55 Help Wanted like to acknowledge the support Everyone welcome. 228 Tile Setting of our many friends, especially UNIVERSE ORIGINS; Weekend May 3-5. SPRING SOCIAL BUSINESS SERVIOES Bill and Ruth, Glen and Judy. Spirituality in Space: video 100 Accounting end 234 Towing The family would like to thank series, "Canticle to the with Beverlee Lane POTLUCK DINNER 101 Airlines the following for their compe­ Cosmos." Featuring D' Brian Saturday May 11 240 TV & Radio Service tence, devoted care and humour Swimme; Sunday, April 28. 103 Appliance Repair 239 Upholstery & Celeste Mallett

E - during his journey: Drs. Roland 6:30pm - 9:30pm 105 Architects = c- ' United Church Hall, 7 p.m. Graham and Bob Crossland and Rotluck Dessert and Coffee, at the Lions Club the team at Lady Minto Hospital; Special islander Rate 109 Autohody Repairs 730 p.m. Video, 830 p.m. (Drake & Bonnet) 110 Automotive Repair Drs. Weir and Jones, and the Discussion. Everyone Welcome. 111 Awnings nursing staff, nephrology unit, -classes and meals- MR. FALL FAIR - Men Wanted: Call Don or Judy at 112 Body Care & Health Services Royal Jubilee Hospital. 537-1624 114 Bed £ Breakfast Donations in his memory would Openings available, talent an -$125 - 300 Antiques be appreciated to the Kidney asset, barnyard and evening for details & dishes 302 Appliances Foundation, the Heart and attire required, minimum age 19 —*—mm age 105 yrs. 355 Blackburn Rd. 305 Boats 6 Marine Stroke Foundation or the PROFESSIONAL 310 Building Supplies Canadian Diabetes Association. of I - must. Application deadline May 8/96. 537-2326 TENNIS EXHIBITION & Contact Sharon Kowal. 537- CLINICS May 11 &12atPortlock 128 Chimney Cleaning BYRON, JESSE Howard. 2386, Carol Walde, 653-4329. Passed away peacefully at or Margaret Raid, 537-9848. Park 327 Equipment home on April 17, 1996, at the CUSHEON LAKE dock disman­ ALL WELCOME age of 69 Howard was born in tling bee. Saturday, April 27, Stockholm, Saskatchewan on afternoon. Bring wrecking bars, SaltSpring Tennis August 1, 1926 and moved to hammers. In preparation for new Salt Spring Island with his dock! Association mother, father and four brothers Tole House in 1931. He was predeceased SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE chan­ 77ie Bubble Registration for 355 Motorcycles by his wife Ellen, his son nelled by Leslie, Charles and his brother Colin. Transformational readings Comes beginner, intermediate 365 Office Equipment He Is survived by his nine chil­ based on your questions. 653- 149 Engineers dren; Rhonda, Jesse, Susan, 9799. and advanced courses 375 Recreational Vehicles Patrick, Pamela, Jennifer, Kittie, Down 376 Sporting Goods "VIRGIN CLOWNS" - Premier Colin, Sunday. His three broth­ performance of the Whoiy Fools, Saturday Morning ers; Kenneth, Terrence (Terry) Open House 379 Freefflecyclables 8 p.m., Fit, May 10; Sat., May and Franklin (Mike). His sisters- 11. Mahon Hall. Tickets $10 at April 27 or May 8,1996 7pm in-law Joyce Barr and May Allen et cetera. Mature content. 156Qardeningn.andsca and 16 grandchildren. ... If you Sunday the 28th if wet Come and see what 15' Graphic Designers extend your hand and open your SALT SPRING HYSTERICAL door in kindness, without judge­ Society presents Comedy of The new wind it's all about. ment, you will honour the mem­ Eros, Sat., April 27, Activity ory our father, our brother, our Centre, 8:00 p.m. $10 tickets at screen will go up Classes begin week 430 Land Surveyors friend... He will be missed. et cetera and Patterson's. This is the absolute last Erotic event around courts of May 13,1996 on Salt Spring. 2,3, and 4. Call Meron Moroz MOTHE R PEACE TAROT Please bring wire "«•"•«•" Readings by Kathryn. Ouatity 537-2993 167 Marine Services 500 Apt ./Suit es THE STAFF of Salt Spring cutter & Step 510Commercial Space Island Community Services readings by appointment. 537- 515 Holiday Accommodation Society would like to express ladder. 174 Moving a Storage their appreciation to the many F1ND OUT how ear candling SELECTING volunteers who have given their and Reiki can help you at the 530 Shared Accommodation time and expertise over the past S.S.I. Psychic, Healing Arts and 180 Nurseries 183 Painting year. Thank you and we look Craft Fair. June 7 & 8, Fulford 186 Raving/Driveways forward to working with you in Hall. Phone 537-1B10. the months ahead. BEDDIS WATERWORKS THE FAMILY of Howard Byron District. Annual General Meeting ODucks Unlimite d Canada TERMS would like to express heartfelt Classified advertising ace epted on a newspaper in the event o' failu eta thanks to all those people who will be held on April 30, 1996, at ANNUAL prepaid basis only, Visa, Mastercard publish an advertisement at 1 gave and are giving support to 7:30 p.m. in the Global ....ltthatei us during the sudden loss of our Awareness Room at the Gulf BANQUET&AUCT1CN lishing of any advertisement shall be loved one. We appreciate all ihe Islands Senior Secondary Saturday. May 25 E right to limited to the amount paid by the little acts of kindness and words School, Rainbow Road, appropriate headings, set rates advertiser for that portion of the ad­ Ganges. ^ Royal Canadian Legion therefore and determine page loca­ vertising space occupied by the in- of comfort which mean so much. tion. Full, complete and sole copy- correct item only and that there A special thanks to Rev. Bryan EVERLASTING SUMMER dried Meaden Hall • 6:00pm right in any advertising produced by shall be no liability in any event be­ Bjerring, Royal Canadian Legion flower and herb farm third Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is vested yond the amount paid for such ad­ and Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies annual juried garden faire and Tickets avail a bis from: in and belongs to Driftwood vertisement. Driftwood Publishing Guild of the All Saints by-the- music test. June 30, July 1 - Publishing Ltd. No copyright materi­ Ltd. cannot be responsible for errors Sea Anglican Church, Haywards Looking for artists and crafts Country Casuals or al may be reproduced in any form after the first day of publication of Funeral Home and Laurie people with fine, unique prod­ without the prior written consent of any advertisement. Notice of errors Hedger Donations could be ucts. Two booth sizes. Cail Tracey Watson 653-4140 THAT'S RIGHT Driftwood Publishing Ltd. All claims in the first week should immediately made to the S.S.i. Farmers Marcia. 653-9418. be called to the attention of the ad­ Institute in memory of Howard. *657eouple • $35/sina.le FOR YOU! be received by the publisher within vertising department to be correct­ The J. H. Byron Family. REPORT"POACHERS! Private An informative talk 30 days of the first publication. It is ed for the following edition. All ad­ investigation/research group Tickets purchased by agreed by any display or cljss f,ed vertising Is subject to the approval seeks information about poach­ May 10. are eligible for the hosted by advertiser that the liability of the of the publisher. ing, baiting & illegal bear parts Claus Andress trade. Up to $2000 offered for EARLY BIRD DRAW and Ann McPhee info leading to arrest/conviction. Confidentiality/anonymity MONDAY APRIL 29 Don't know what to buy that assured. 1-800-889-1597. __ 7 PM - 9 PM someone who has everything' SECOND ANNUAL Mountain at A Driftwood subscription is the Arts Festival. Revelstoke is look­ DRIFTWOOD Gulf Islands answer!!! 537-9933 for r ing for Fringe. Street, Children's Theatre performers, artisans CLASSIFIEDS Veterinary Clinic 328 Lower Ganges Rd., V8K 2V3 toe! For info/application package 537-9933 8 am. - 5 pm. call: Lyn (604)837-3687, R.S.V.P. 537-5334 k WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 CLASSIFIEDS GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

•IfW'IIIULJ'M 35 NOTICES/ COMMERCIAL COMPUTER TUTORING for LOST: ONE pair of black lace- Fulford Harbour "Dummies'. Windows 3.1. up leather boots on Wednesday, Windows '95, and your pro­ April 11. at Portlock Park, Waterworks District grams. It works! References. beside the bleachers. If found or Call Alex. 537-4339. any information, please phone Annual General Meeting ^-'I^tT'i the barefoot owner at 537-2882. TUTOR AVAILABLE! French FOUND: TURQUOISE coloured and Math - all levels. Call STAKING NOTICE April 29, at 8 pm. (FORM 1) sweater on road near golf Anionic, toll free pager, 1-(604) LAND ACT- COU rse.53 7-2395. af Rodrigos' Restaurant 978-7352. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FOUND: OUTSIDE Driftwood GETTINS THE ISIAND COUNSELLOR TRAINING APPLY FOR A office - Blue packet containing Election of 1 Trustee Institute of Vancouver offers cor­ DISPOSITION OF CROWN prescription medication. Claim SALT SPRING ISLAND respondence courses for Ihe LAND at the Driftwood. for 3 Year Term Diploma in Counselling Practise In Land Recording District of OFFICIAL to begin April 30. For a Victoria and situated on Long COMMUNITY brochure phone Toll-free 1-800- Harbour. Salt Spring Island. "••""Jin-lire 665-7044. Take notice that Arthur and •a PLAN Eileen Botham of 155 Marina SALTSPRING INVESTMENT A NEW Career? Trained apart­ Ciub. Anyone interested in form­ (1st draft) ment/condominium managers Crescent, Salt Spring Island, needed - all areas. We can train occupation retired, intend to ing a club for discussing or NEW MEETING you right now! Free job place­ make application for a investing, phone M. Jutras, 653- TIMES: && Chi ment assistance. For informa­ licence or occupation of the 9786 No professionals please. tion/brochure call 681-5456, 1- following described lands: WEDDING GUESTS coming T'ai Chi Clonal Lot 9 of Lot 1, North Salt 800-665-8339 from out-of-country. Looking for QUESTION BEGINNERS & Spring Island, Cowlchan 3 bdrm. accommodation to BE A Successful Writer...write District, Plan 17161 contain­ AND ANSWER ON-GOING house-sit for fee in August (IT- Mondays at SS Elem. for money and pleasure with out ing .019 ha. SI), or travel trailer or motor MEETINGS unique home-study course. Commencing at a post plant­ home to rent for same period. Music Room 7-8 p.m. or You get individual tuition from ed 21.5 metres on the natural Bring your specific professional writers on all Please call Jim Anderson, 537- Tkjrs. 9:30- 10:30 am. boundary of Long Harbour 9124. questions about the draft plan aspects of writing-romances, approximately south easterly Central Halt short stories, radio and TV of the north west corner of THURS. APRIL 25 New Classes Starting scripts, articles and children's Lot 9 of Lot 1, North Salt tnursday April 11& stories. Send today for our Free Spring Island, Cowichan 7.TOP.M. Book. Toil-free 1-800-267-1829, All Saints by-the-Sea District, Plan 17161 thence Monday April 22 Fax: 1-613-749-9551. The 14 metres 45 N.E.; thence \> Salt Spring (UPPER LEVEL) 1ST CLASS FREE Writing School, 2533 - 38 13.5 metres 135 S.E.: thence 120 PARK DRIVE For more info, call Too at McArthur Ave.. Suite 2550, 14 metres 225 S.W. to the Consenancy 537-4487 Ottawa, ON, K1L6R2. highwater mark of Lot 9 and containing .019 ha. more or NEEDS YOUt COMPUTERS. NO previous less. The purpose for which THURS. MAY 2 computer experience necessary. the land is required is private Help us save the Exciting opportunities now avail­ personal use dock. 7:00 P.M. able in computer programming. FULFORDHALL 14 COMMUNITY Comments concerning this We will train suitable applicants. application may be made to Mill Farm 2591 FULFORD-GANGES SERVICES CMS 1-800-477-9578. - the Ministry of Environment, ROAD Lands & Parks, 851 Yates for park land. Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V Alcoholics and other dysfunc­ Don't wait until 1X4. 387-5011, fax 356- The Pacific Marine FEEDBACK tional families - your general 1671. Consideration will be Heritage Legacy Fund purpose 12 step group - Now MEETINGS exam time. given to comments received requires community meeting Mondays at 7:30 p.m. within 30 days from the St. Mary's Church Hall, opposite Specialized Math support. Let us hear your opinions Publication. Responses to SSI PARKS AND and comments about the Fulford Hall. 537-2941. Tutoring this advertisement will be draft Plan. considered part of the public Call your pledges in to RECREATION SK00L - AID SERVICES record. Ann Richardson at NEW OFFICE HOURS THURS. MAY 9 12 Years experience on DRESSINGS FREE to cancer Agent; Jonathon L. Olodroyd, 653-4632 or fax them to 7:00 P.M. Barrister & Solicitor Starting May 1, patients by the Order of the Salt Spring 653-4536. All Saints by-the-Sea Eastern Star. Contact Dee Box 330 Ganges Post Office, Portlock Park will be (LOWER LEVEL) Call Shilo Zylbergold SSI. B.C. V8K2V9 537-2752 Roberts, 653-4655. open Monday to Friday 120 PARK DRIVE 653-9268 Dated: November 10, 1994. "We find the old-growth FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics File # 1408637 forest at the Mill Farm to 8:30am - 4:30pm meet in homes for mutual sup­ be the best and largest AND port. Call 537-9237 or 537-5264. Open During Lonchtuiie representation of this WED., MAY 15 ecosystem type in the HARVEY - W. COLE. 1930- 7:00 P.M. ALCOHOLICS Trust Area. It received the 1995. In loving memory of a lov­ highest CDC biodiversity FULFORD HALL ANONYMOUS ing husband, father and grand­ ranking, as it contains not 2591 FULFORD-GANGES father who passed away April WANTED!!! SERVICES MEETINGS only pristine old forest, but ROAD 25, 1995. Always In our LOGS OF ALL SPECIES Salt Spring 537-2317or also red-listed plants and thoughts, wife Doris, daughter Top Prices 537-2270 Jan, son Dan, grandchildren plant communities..." Copies of the Plan can be Galiono 539-2235 or Ron, Jennifer and Eric, and Reliable Weekly Payment read at the Islands Trust - SC Conservation Data 539-5770 extended families. Delivery points on office & at the library. Centre report on the Mill Vancouver Island, the Bound paper copies are Pender 529-3312 WANLESS, BOB. Bob, if I had known the last time we were Farm property, April 16, 1396. Sunshine Coast available at the Islands Women's only - together that it would be the last and Gulf Islands. Trust office while they last. Thursday nights 5:15 p.m. time, I would have looked at you Board of Directors: We can also put it on a Available for private Please calf 537-1249 or more closely, listened more Nancy Braithwaite, Susan computer disk for you to carefully and have said all the landholders: 537-2993. BcbysiRing provided. Evans, Fiona Flook, take home to read. things I wanted to tell you. You Forest management advice Alonon/Alateen - are missed as deeply today as NOTICE Of INTENTION TO Maureen Milbum, Dorothy you were 1 year ago and will Morrell, Ailsa Pearse, Ann Seedlings for replanting Missed a Meeting? program lor family and DISPOSITION OF t&OWN remain in my heart forever. Your Richardson, BobWeeden, Check the community TV Friends of alcoholics Sporty. LAND Call 1-800-667-3171 For further information i Take notice that Gilbert Doug Wilklns 653-4288 or 653-2030. Humphreys of 234 Scott PL "rive. Salt Spring Island, For more information: oupation retired, intends ISLANDS TRUST Hayward's ._ make application to the 537-9144 „, B.C. Lands regional office in Funeral Service Victoria B.C. for a licence of jgg^ occupation of land generally ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting of 320 Upper Ganges Rd. situated on Wellbury Bay, ELECTROLUX Second Annual The aims and objectives of Serving the Gulf Islands Salt Spring Island, and more ON Golf Tournament the LADY MINTO GULF specifically described below: ISLANDS HOSPITAL FOUN­ Since 1867 Commencing at a post plant­ SALTSPRING Open to Everyone DATION are to raise funds ed at the southwest corner of Lot 15, D.L.1, N.S.S.I., C.~ are invited to attend. Important which will be used to expand Marge & Scotty Dickson business and policies need to Call Barb Buckler and enhance the delivery of Plan 16652 thence 30.77 ... Don Goodman (Goody) bearing 27* 41'; thence 15.38 be discussed and voted on for 537-2690 medical care by the Hospital m. bearing 117* 40'; thence the upcoming season. to Gulf Islands residents. You Licensed Funeral Directors 28.92 m. bearing 27* 4V to Salt Spring can help the Foundation We honour all Memorial the natural boundary of said attain these goals by a gift of Lot 15. The purpose for Representative funds, real or personal prop­ Society Contracts which the land is required is Fun - Prizes - Fun erty, memorial bequests, private dock. 24 hr. service endowments, life insurance Comments concerning this Beat the Also Guided Birdwatching application may be made to Walkabouts or securities. 537-1022 the Ministry of Environment, at Sam -1 pm - 5pm Lands & Parks, 851 Yates Al! donations will be recog­ Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V Sponsored by nized in the Hospital and 1X4. 387-5011, fax 356- GST Income Tax ' receipts for Income Tax pur­ 1871. Consideration will be Salt Sphng CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY given to comments received On All PREPARATION Seniors for Seniors poses will be issued. IN MEMORY/IN HONOUR within 30 days from the Please help YOUR Hospital Publication. Responses to • Bedding Co-ordinates Basic T-1 Special In B.C. & Yukon, the Conodion Golf Entrance Fee = $11 so it can help YOU. this advertisement will ba • Window Coverings $39* PREP FEE Birdwatching Fee = $10 135 Crofton Rd. Cancer Society supports considered part of the public Seniors Discount 5% research, education and patient • Towels record. File your return Phone 537-1707 for Info. services. Mail giffs la Cancer Agent: Jonathon L. Oldroyd Society, 207-225 Canada Ave., Barristers & Solicitors • Housewares ELECTRONICALLY Duncan, B.C. V9L 1T6. Please Box 330 Ganges Post Office • Bath Accessories (EF1LE) include name of person being S.S.I. B.C.V8K 2V9 537- In the (No papers need be sent) honoured or name of deceased 2752 File No. 1408634. and where to send cards. Dated: Julyl4,l994. "Spring & Summer" With EFILE you can expect and your retund sooner. For Your Personal and SSI PRESCHOOL invites all "Fun in the Sun" families to our Open House at Catalogues Small Business Needs Lady Minto Hospital the Community Ctr. on j Dont know what to buy Calf. Saturday, April 27 from 10-12. if Valid Until THE Auxiliary Society that special someone you are thinking about a ' April 27/96 WEBSTER preschool experience for your 3- who has everything? TAX SERVICE April General 4 yr. old, come meet Barb and Ask for details today! 537-1837 Meeting will be held hear more about how your child A Driftwood can benefit from our program. on April 29 Due to such overwhelming inter­ subscription at 2 p.m. est, we will be adding an after­ noon pgm. in Sept. So bring is the answer!!! United Church Hall your child and come see what CALL NOW! all the talk is about. For more Visitors welcome info, please call Joanne at 537- 537-9933 Reduce Reuse Recycle GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL24,1996 * 17

35 NOTICES/ 35 NOTICES/ Ulil'i-|"T 5370 Ext.648. Local singles experience preferred want to connect with you. Min. HELSET DESIGN We also offer Fully appointed 50 BUSINESS All • Must have drivers 1B yrs, $2.99/min. Call now for 537-1037 CARPET GUARD Conference/Meeting Room Love and Friendship. OPPORTUNITIES licence, be able to work ask for Jim TREATMENT available by half day, day HEAVENLY PSYCHIC Answers. all shifts & want long or hourly rental. Serving over 50 million readers GOVERNMENT FUNDS. 537-9841 . and multi-talented psychics. term regular work, not a Accommodates groups to Government assistance pro­ 110 AUTOMOTIVE 30. For reservations, phone Free astrochart with your first grams information available. For short term job. REPAIRS 537-2059 reading! Relationships, Future, your new or existing business. Resumes only; no Career. $2.99/min 18+ 24 hours. Take advantage of the govern­ 1-900-451-3783. ment grants and loans. Call 1- phone calls. GOD-GIFTED PSYCHICS with B00-505-8866. ATTENTION amazing, strong, powerful skills. HOME AUTO REPAIR RECENTLY " BANKRUPT? Stop searching! Immediate solu­ The Mobile Mechanic GULF COAST LAND OWNERS tions to all problems. Finding it hard lo focus on your financial future? Been there in MATERIALS •Contract Falling & Sensational results! Call now! 1- •B»nTjNDA Skidding 900-451-3778 24hrs 18+ $2.99 94, spent 95 rebuilding, finan­ cially Independent in 96. Details •DOMESTIC CARS 4IGHTTRUCKS Serving the Gulf Islands •Forest Management mln. I.C.C. Salt Spring, Gallano, •Competitive rates -Cm Hon (604)951-2524. Rihhio Bragg BC'S LARGEST Challlne. BE YOUR Own Bess and build 537-5692 Mayne, Panders •Prompt payment Connect live with the person of your own business from your •Local References your choice for a private conver­ home in the Health and wellness sation for as low as .37 •Fully insured industry. For info package cell: FREE EMPLOYMENT cents/min. Call toll-free 1-800- 1 -800-352-2850, 551-6338. 24hrs. COUNSELLING TIGHTLINE ENTREPRENEURS/PEOPLE Are you prejenffy on U.I., or, 20/20 WITHOUT GLASSES! tired of routine jobs. Earn while HON litH IN LOGGING Safe, rapid, non-surgical, per­ hove been within the pott ' READY MIX you learn. Full training and sup­ 1 Jack 537-9327 manent restoration in 6-6 three years and need assis­ COLLISION LTD. WASHED GRAVEL Hy.n 653-9372 „, weeks. Airline pilot developed. port provided with this Turn Key tance with your job search? • Certified Body Men System designed to take you to ' REINFORCED STEEL Doctor approved. Free informa­ j la Employment • Expert ' BAGGED CEMENT tion by mail: 1-406-961-5570, $10,000 income in 30 days and c~ ~i employment Ext. 404; Fax: 1-406-961-5577. a million dollars per year based Body & Frame Work • SEPTIC TANKS on profit potential. $1,800 „ n Sail Spring. E.mail: [email protected]. For an appointment, call • Custom Painting ' PRE-CAST CONCRETE Satisfaction guaranteed. Investment required. Success • Glass Work SPECIAL OFfEZ. oriented individuals only. Call 1- Marto/Carol collect of PRODUCTS CANADA'S MOST Gifted 800-480-2095, Ext.6646. 6560851 • ICBC Claims • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL Psychics have answers to your ARE YOU Tired of paying full • Rust Check Service roblems or questions about price for top of the line cosmet­ 537-2611 Realth, love, relationship. 537-2513 Rainbow Road ics and skin care? Save up to 115 Desmond Cresc., Ganges 20S money, lucky numbers. 50% by joining a cosmetics dis­ $3.49/minute. 16+. 24 hours. 1- count club. Call toll-free 1-888- Drapery Cleaning 900-451-4336. RELIABLE, HARDWORKING JAFRA25 (523-7225). man available for most types of (cleaned and pressed) THE KEY Counsellors. Highly HOTI HOT! Hot! Vehd-A-Mint. work. Phone 537-5148. qualified counsellors assist you Don't have any drapes?... Highest profits in the vending SALT SPRING with all types of personal issues: industry. Canadian manufac­ DOVE TAIL - Heritage home & ESSO ...Save 20% on blankets relationships, family, work, turer. Earn full-time income, antique furniture restoration, BESLEY ROSE & comforters social etc. Confidential 18yrs+. working only one day a week. repair & renovations our spe­ COMPtFTE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS cially. Call 537-0684 S" ""v Tires Hurry! Ends $2.99/min. 1-900-451-3030. Exclusive areas available. For a LIVE. ACCURATE. Professional free brochure, phone: 1-800- REGISTERED NURSE: {£SSCJ Batteries April 30/96 psychics tell you where your 661-1832. Experienced, private duty and •Prompt Professional Service future lies: love, marriage, rela­ home care. Available to travel 537-4551 or 537-9300 NEEDED 72 PEOPLE seriously withyou if needed. 537-5404. frwn Friendly People You KnoW tionships, career; reunite you Interested In losing weight (natu­ Mon-Fri 7:30 am. - 7 pm. with loved ones. $2.75/minute. RESE ARCHASS ISTANTTweTl ral products). Earn income! Call Sot B tint - 7 pm; Sun 9 am - 6 pm. 1 -900-451 -2767.18+, 24 hours. today (604)526-1818, Toll-free qualitied, flexible, reasonable. IMPOTENCE? SHYNESS? 1-888-467-4372. If you're not M.Gabriel, 537-1262. Corner of Rainbow Rd. & Jackson Ave. Anger? Troubled child/teen? interested, show this to some- Anxious/depressed? Private, one you care about. DAN THE Man with a Van. professional recordings. "All you NATIONWIDE COMMERCIAL Moving, deliveries, hauling, yard do is listen". 18+. $2.99/minute. Directory, Buying or selling a work, clean ups -1 do it aSi 537- Recordings approximately 3 business? 1-604-532-3898. 9728. RON BESLEY minutes. 1-900-451-0080. Extensive list of businesses for PAINTING - (GENERAL & 653-9160 CHOOSE YOUR Dreamdate! sale. Call for a free information House Painting, Interior & CAMERA MAN Blonde, brunette, redhead? Live package. See us on the Internet Exterior), Gardening, at http .,•Internet- 462 Island Hwy. connections with all types. Meet Landscaping, clean-up. $10 - Heritage Marketplace your dreamdate. Cross Canada express .com/ncd/ncd. htm. $12 per hr, & contract. Duncan B.C. dating line. 1-900-451-2621. 24 Message, Charles 537-9422. The best selection of usee LANCER hours. $2.99/minute. 18+. weekdays 9-5. _ photo equipment on the island. Buy. sell, trade, CONTRACTING LTD. ASHGROVE CHRISTIAN 2 ENERGETIC, FIT women will Singles. For companionship or SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for clean your house, boat, car, consign and repair * COMMERCIAL marriage. Ages 18-35. Single, students at Sail Spring Visitor summer rentals. Have own sup­ 30 yrs. experience with the * CUSTOM HOMES widowed, divorced. Canada. Information Centre. Please plies. Call 653-9056. tools and techniques • RENOVATIONS USA, global on Internet. Write; apply in person_forj3pporiitment. CARPENTER AVAILABLE tor of photography • ADDITIONS Ashgrove, P.O. Box 205, Chase, HERITAGE RESTORATION tor decks, renovations, etc. 15 715-0969 ii«t- B.C. VOE 1MO. Free informa- the Core Inn. We need a hands- ears helping Islanders. Call 653-4437 tion. 1-604-679-3543. on general contractor, WCB Sennis^pager 1-604-978-5922. Gerry Bourdln coverage and experience build­ GARDEN "MAINTENANCE, ARE YOU ready to experience ing to code essential, Send or office Exxxtasy? 1-900-451-3936. 18 weeding, planting, clearing, yrs+, $1.99 per minute. Women resume and references to Box clean-up. Hard working, reliable. 653-4678 call tree 895-5535. 120, Fulford Harbour. B.C., V8K Kathryn at your service. 537- 2P2. Reduce Reuse flecycle Perry Booth i WEDNESDAY, APRIL 74, 1996 CLASSIFIEDS GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD t'T"-ll" IED I'lU'llllrH'TT_m WE TAKE The Fear out of KEN'S MOBILE Marine Service. ICBC. Major ICBC injury claims. We coma to youl Complete Joel A. Wener, trial lawyer for 27 +RAIN BOW Marine Service & Repair. WALTER HUSER years. Call free 1-800-665-1138. f(m*k Inboards, Outboards, Contingency fees. Simon, RENTALS LTD. Stemdrives & Diesels. Complete GulE Wener & Adler. WRE &SONS HOURS: alving services. 537-9449. .Sales and Construction Ltd. Islands 20' BRITISH BUILT "Vivacity" sailboat with twin bilge keels Installation of Residential St Commercial Mon.-Fri. B a.m.-5 p.m. Optical Saturday 9 am, - 4 p.m. designed to rest on sand or mud Aluminum and Glass Personalized service from mi'iu^'Jim bottom. No electronics or frills plans to completion Tuesday-Friday Holidays 10 a.m. -4 p.m. but very heavily constructed with Sunrooms, Patio 537-5247 - 537-5092 10:00-5:00 CLOSED SUNDAYS offshore seaworthiness. New Enclosures, Closed Saturdays SALT SPRING Equipment Rental main, good genoa with furling, Salt Spring Island good storm jib, older 6 hp Canopies, Flatroofs 323 Lower Ganges Road Sales & Service Johnston. Sleeps 4. Includes (Lancer Building) GARBAGE AGENT FOR: near new 2500 lb. galvanized RICHARD WEATHERALL Highliner trailer with surge (Optician) COLLECTION brakes for easy towing {trailer Budget $2700 new). $5500 package. SERVICE 537-5293. _ WANTED: 6 H.P. outboard JI! 537-2167 motor convertable lo long shaft. mm UJL 537-4088, 537-4044. •IH lli fli.il SCOOTER RENTALS "QUALITY HOMES 1972 PLYMOUTH VALIANT RESERVE AHEAD SANGSTER 20. hardtop, Duster. Unfortunately must sell. OF DISTINCTION" 537-287T F.W.C. head, healer, electron­ Second owner, low mileage in 231 Saltspring Way, mm-wumu^ ics. Honda kicker, R.R. Trailer, excellent condition, runs per­ Sail Spring Is. B.C. V8K2G6 HONEST PL'S low hours $5700. 653-9188. fectly, SJSOOab.o. 537-9304. Seraing Salt Spring for 32 years SALTSPRING 14' RUNABOUT WITH 30 hp 1988 CAMARO V6, 5 speed, Telephone FIREWOOD Suzuki, trailer and equipment. Alpine stereo, $6400. 1-800- MINI STORAGE $1800 firm. 537-4245. 969-5647. 537-5463 •GUARANTEED CORD 26' CATAMARAN. WHARRAM 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL. Runs Cut, Split & delivered SAFE, CONVENIENT Pahi/Tlkiroa. Safe. Pro-built, well, dependable, good on gas. & ECONOMICAL •Cedar fence rails 226 SMAIL ENGINE irallerable family cruiser. (C.W. . Needs some body work. $900 RATES FROM $49/M0NTH May, '92) 10 H.P., O.B.. deck obo. 537-7635. _____ 537-4161 Features: REPAIR tent, V.H.F. etc. $19,000. 653- 1988 FORD F150 XLT extended • Electronic access 4319. cab with matching canopy, 5th _ -JENBOOM • Security monitoring wheel hitch, tailgate, electric ITUAZE KONIG A SON • Climate controlled CAL 20 SAILBOAT, 3 salts, new brake. 84,000 k. $12,000. Also, ' CONSTRUCTION LTD. motor, also buoy, anchorage * One level loading 4 tires with rims, Samurai, $150. FIREWOOD It?. 100 yds. offshore. Near Mobys. 537-1994, Serving Salt Spring 14 years * 8 affordable sizes 537-2364. Small Engines 1973 GMC 27' CAMPERIZED Competitive ft Reliable LEGALLY ZONED Box 374, Ganges. Salt Com pie le small engine repair, school bus, mechanically sound, FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED Spring Island, B.C. V8K2W1 AND INSURED tune-ups, overhauls good rubber. 1974 Volvo station (will compensate owner) wagon, $400.653-9470. SAFER THAN ANY Chain saws, mo ware, trim tabs. $4900 obo, or with 1 General Contractors OLD BARN! trimmers, generators, EZ-Load tandem trailer - $5900. 1979 BLUE& WHITE camper- S37-9531 ,„ outboards, motorcycles, etc. ' Commercial Phone Rich, 653-4399 or Bill. ized Volkswagon van with rebuilt 1 537-5888 Bruce Hayes 537-2102 995-1923, engine. Asking $4900. 653- Construction Management 355 Blackburn Rd., Salt Spring 1 347 Upper Ganges Rd. 9356. Custom Homes ist Island B.C. V3K 2B8 141/2 FOOT, RED Speedboat, 1 Residential 50 h.p. engine. Excellent run­ '89 TOYOTA VAN, 4 seater, 1 GARDENING/LANDSCAPING ning condition, lite jackets. 537- blue. 108,000 kms., excellent Renovations 4948. condition. 653-4521. GARDENS BEAUTIFUL Total 18' 6" TWIN BILGE keel Alacrity 1980 MUSTANG, ONE owner. Lawn Maintenance, pruning, sloop. Strongly built, very sea­ Lady driven, must be seen to rototilling, large or raised beds. TOM worthy. 1 jib, 2 mains, toilet, gal­ appreciate. $50O_537-942^ We do it all) Complete garden VOLQUARDSEN < ley, sleeps 3. Little used VOLVOT993 (240~CLASSIC) services. Call Murray Raid. 537-5188 537-5501. Evinrude 4 HP, two stroke. station wagon, fully loaded, Anchors, compass, life-jackets. leather, heated seats-mirrors, Very clean. $4250. 537-9689. power windows, etc. Very low VERY STURDY 12' fibreglass kilometres. Beautiful burgundy boat, $600. 537-1152. colour. $17,500. 537-4967. 1977 242 DL VOLVO: California car, no rust, new clutch, alterna­ tor, passed gov't inspection 3/86. All work papers available. Reliable. $2700. Call 537-1958. FORD VAN for sale tor parts 200 - 6 cyl. Belt., 14" tires, etc. All tor $500. 537-5BB9. _

74 DATSUN FLAT8ED pick-up. rebuilt engine, ideal for summer lawn care business. $1000 obo. 537-0807. 1981 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC 4 door sedan. Needs new head gasket. Fix it or use it as parts car. You can still drive it away, $150.653-9266. 1992 MAZDA P/U, B2200, white, 5 spd., am/fm cassette, one owner, very clean, 56,000 kms. $8450. 537-9762.

1992 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 door, auto, only 50,000 kms., original owner, balance of warranty, excellent condition. $14,750. 537-4841. CAMPERIZED VAN, 1982 Dodge high top, fully equipped, pleasure to drive, good condi­ tion, call days 537-1960__ F250 4X4's, Explorers, Jeeps. Diesels. Alt makes, all models, RECONDITIONED ANTIQUE lease, returns, trades. O-Down, cedar and fir panel doors, inte­ good financing. Free delivery. rior and exterior, hardware. Phone for free approval ask for Phone 386-6503. Victoria. Grant 1-800-993-3673. STEEL BUILDINGS: "Cheaper RECONDITIONED ANTIQUE cedar and fir panel doors, Inte­ Than Wood". Quonset- rior and exterior, hardware. Straighlwall quonset, Structural Phone 386-6503, Victoria. Steel Buildings. B.C. Company, we won't be undersold. Service COMPUTERS - I.B.M, compati­ CANADIANA WALL desk $600, and satisfaction guaranteed! bles and accessories, Macintosh oak dining table, needs refinish- Western Steel Buildings 1-800- accessories, software, printers, ing $300, china cabinet $300, 565-9800. displays, prompt local service in couch & chair, green Brochade our fully equipped facility. UNICORN CONSTRUCTION - $200, maple table and 4 arm STAR BUILDING Systems com­ Desktop publishing and laser ACCENT ELECTRIC LTD. 269 Byron Road We build or repair anything. chairs, needs refinlshing $500. mitted to quality since 1927. printing from l.B.M. and Mac Salt Spring Island. B.C. Free estimates. 537-2732. Numerous Chinese pots and ink Pre-engineered metal buildings disks, image scanning. Call for for the uncompromising cus­ V8K 1C8 bottles $10-530. 537-9762. free consultation. Tribal Drum ANDRE 537-2156 tomer. Call Kodlak Toll-free at 1- Computers, at the Fulford 888-66STEEL. Ask about Star Shield Roof System. Marina. 653-4720. _ COMMITMENT IS THE FREE CD ROM or 28.8 modem GOOD SELECTION of clean, with 6 or 12 month prepayment PRICELESS INGREDIENT! reconditioned appliances at of Internet. 60 hours for $60.00 Salt Spring Island Furniture in Sidney, 656- ' LOUVERAIL ' accounts, imagen 537-1950. 3032. FIRST PRIZE In" the computer Insurance An Interior/exterior Got a piano you no KENMORE FREEZER, 10 CU. ft. fair draw, a drawing by cartoon­ Agencies $175. 537-4672._ system for shutters, ist Peter Lynde, went to Neil longer need? (T972) Ltd. TNGLIS FRIDGE $250, Kenmore railings, fences and Harpwood. Still to be claimed Or something else of How can you advertise stove $200. Both almond and in morel Explore the are two software prizes: tickets Motor Vehicle Office excellent condition. 537-9762. 636142; 636140 and Internet value that^s only taking your Bed & Breakfast to many possibilities access ticket 636120. Reserve up space? Then turn it over 3,000,000 readers in today at Windsor j winners were rickets 636200; into pocket money with n 104 weekly newspapers in 636198; 636191. Call 537-5145 'OPEN or 537-1357 to claim prizes. a low-cost Driftwood All Classes Of Insurance B.C. and the Yukon for only TOOLBOX. FITS imported truck OFFICE HOURS: box, $100. 60/40 seat cover for Mon.-Fri. Classified ad. $ Toyota, $25. Bmshguard for 9:00a.m,-4:30p.m. -7am - 5:30pm 250? import, black aluminum, $200, We'll be glad to help! Monday - Friday ^fat. 3am-5:30pm BUT A NETWORK 537-9856. 140 G GRADERS, 5 CALL 166 Rainbow Rd. WATERTRUCKS, 10 loaders, 6 CLASSIFIED AD! DAMARIS OR JIFF 537-5527 DRIFTWOOD plowtrucks, 10 compactors, 8 Fax 537-9700 Call Driftwood for more 537-5564 lowbeds, 5 backhoes, P&H Fax 537-1207 537-9933 IIS Fullord-Carious Rd., SIB 1104 information, 537-9933 CLASSIFIEDS crane, Kenworth dumps. 4 fuel trucks. Call Vic 1-604-493-6791. Sail Spring Island. vaKZT9.MBi 537-9933 8 am. - 5 pm. i.ri'VII.')",',"] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 *

g »iM"i'Jii.iiii L».l'l»JJ!..»lia JBItllftWIJllllH 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SAIE • li'lliili'li.a STORAGE TANKS THIS COLUMN is designed for Polyethylene water storage, PANASONIC VACUUMS, free recyclable items only. There septic. Whitewater Mechanical microwaves, bread bakers and is no charge to place items in rice cookers now available at this column. Ads must be sub­ Quadratic Solutions (Radio mitted in person at the Driftwood 3EDROOM SUITE, queen size, Shack). 537-4522. office (328 Lower Ganges Road) {jftotAweM walnut, excellent condition, four OLDER" "(1950S) "AMANNA by normal deadline (Monday pieces- $400. 537-4739- upright freezer for sale, in good noon). working condition. $75. Phone FRANKLIN" STOVE in good SAVE BAGS! No need to take 537-5515, ask for Strick Aust. working order. Take it away all those old potting soil & bark EAR CANDLING Starter kits, free_537-4336. THE GULF Islands Shrine Club mini-kits and ear candles for mulch bags to the dump. Buy by METAL BED Springs to fit old will pick up donations anytime the bucket and save bucks - sale. Plus sessions/training, in rusty white metal head and foot for tne garage sale to be held less than half the price you're studio or mobile. Phone May 4. 537-2567, 537-2077, paying for bagged potting soil! Harmony Beauty Studio, 537- board taken from 105 North fStack6wzn East Road. Spring clean-up. 537-2267J353-4655. Our 'Super Compost' is better 1810. than anything you can buy In a Phone Peter. 653-9097. MIDDLE" SCHOOL M.T, Group 12" ALUMINUM BOAT $450. FREE MOPED. Runs but needs Giant Garage Sale. April 27. 10 bag! Rainbow Nursery, 537- 4346. Craftsman 10" radial arm saw T.L.C. Phone after 3 p.m., 537- am - 1 pm. Location $250. Panasonic digital AM/FM tfol-fj doutse 9870. Music/Band Room. Call 537- VINTAGE LINEN, china, glass, stereo-tape deck, like new, 1159, Ext. 230. Info. etc-, iron bed. Mission chairs. $150. 537-9124^ YOURS FOR the taking - Old ISLAND REALTOR Oak desk, metal desk. 537- Lawn Boy mower. Has worked SINCE 1986 MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale, HOT WATER tank, 12 gallons, 2 Fori Saturday, April 27. 8:30 a.m. - 5482. this year but starting cord giving NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. $25. Bathroom sink, wall mount, trouble. Also, large heating oil Office: 537-^515 1:30 p.m., 207 Fairway NEW 10X20 ADDITION, metal complete with taps $25. Electric Crescent. Wide variety of items, roof 10x8, sliding glass door, Green Fees tank now redundant. 537-4335. stove, older model, white, $50. FREE KINDLING. 537-1884. no children's things. $2500 obo. Must sell. 537-1809. Two bi-fold doors $i0/pair. SALT" SPRING "Seniors for FOR SALE: Double bed. excel­ Console model cord organ, Until Apr.30/96 Seniors will pick up donations of lent condition, $175. 537-5268. complete with a bench and (Must Present Ad) saleable items for its Giant Garden shed 8'x12'x6', $175. music books $100. 537-2736. Garage Sale to be held at the take away. 537-2261. NORTH END Fitness member­ 269 Blackburn Rd. Cenlre on Saturday. May 4, 9- ^BUILDER'S INTERIM* 300' USED 1" PVC schedule 40, ship for sale. 3 months $99. Call 12. Please help our self-support­ 653-9417. 537-1707 T Developers' Loans T ing service organization. $50. New interior door, SATURDAY, APRIL 27. 130 mahogany, $30. 15" Michelin WHITE CAPTAIN'S bed. 3 Open Sam - 6pm X Land Mortgages X Baker Road, 10-2. Astral bar tire, Volvo rim, $40. 537-5849, drawers $95. Alto saxophone, 7 days a week X 1st & 2nd Mortgages X fridge, massage table, books TRAMPOLINE 13' x 13', Yamaha 21. $690. Boy's mtn. bike, 12 speed, 24" wheels, $60. J ANYWHERE IW B.C. J and household articles, bicycles. "SUPERFUN". Great condition, sturdy frame, $550. 537-9850 537-560U X Most approvals same Pay X Great gobs Ot_stuff. after 5 p.m. SAWMILL $4895. SAW logs into Z DOUG HAWKES * Moving o 1984 VW RABBIT diesel. 5 boards, planks, beams. Large "ft 812-3066 collect T* out! Sat.. T. capacity. Basi sawmill value RECYCLE YOUR speed. Ocean kayak, large 2 * Mydiv * a.m. - 2 p.m., 112 Charlesworth anywhere. Free information. 1- Road Fencing, chairs, picture sealer with compartments, pad- 800-566-6899. Sllvacraft OLD GLASSES i including holidays ^ frames, curtains, kitchen wares, dies 8 skirts- 537-5090. Your old prescription ^ 3690 Shefcoune SL, Vic.^ decent clothes, TONS of stuff, 9 1/2' DAVIDSON SAILING Sawmills, 6625 Ordan Dr., B-2. ft some junk, some treasures. dinghy complete, $699. Two Mississauga. Ontario L5T 1X2. lenses con be a gift of GARAGE SALE: Sat., April 27. older singer sewing machines, WANTED! VIOLIN. Condition no sight Boxes located at: one treadle, one electric. object. Please phone collect 1- HAWKES MORTGAGE 9 a.m. Great things! Rattan fur­ • Pnarmasove niture, small freezer, washer, Antique large English 1860 circ. 604-855-6944. iurrr turn wood lathe, plastic sextant, carved oak bookcase-cabinet. * Bank of Montreal BAGS COST! A 20 litre bag of MAKX SBtttCE quality women's clothing, 76 new collectors plates. 537- polling siol costs around six • Bank of Commerce drapes, collectibles, household, 653-9196 •mmmiw 5279 eves ____ bucks at local supermarkets and • Island Savings Credit free guinea pigs. 111 Stewart 4 Perfect Gift nurseries. The same amount of 12' X 60' MOBILE HOME. Ideal Rd. (at Cusheon Lake Rd.), no CEDAR~1x4~84x4, $500/thou. Union our "Chicken Plus" soil blend for living in while building or for Trailer 8x12 flatbed. $400. 82 • Gulf Islands Optical immediate, cheap home. 653- early b ird s I . Suburban propane, $2850. 78 costs $2.19 plus tax - our "Black Gold" lite blend costs $2.63 plus Chev flatbed, $4000. 537-4629. 360 MUSICAL SATURDAY, APRIL 27. 11 a.m. tax. Self serve always open. - 2 p.m., 2732 Southey Point OLDER M'OTOR Home! 23 foot. All equipment, sleeps 4. $7000. Rainbow Nursery 8 Landscape INSTRUMENTS Rd. Quantity of brown carpet, Supply 537-4346. •ClTu'lillll books, toys, misc. 537-5891. WANTED- HALF-SIZED (bar) GARDE"N FENCING, fish net, bought, sold, rented. Call Ken HAVE QUALIFIED buyers for a fridge in good working order and 3 bdrm. borne in the south end. 50c per linear foot. 653-9786. Ackerman Piano Repair for small opening window. 653- •uBij.wmiujw RECONDITIONED LAWN movT- quality, friendly service. 537- price range $20O-$239,000. FRASERS 2348. Also, a reasonably private home ers Dahlia tubers, all colours 4533 THIMBLE FARMS WANTED: SMALL mobile home with large workshop or large, and sizes. 2 ring McLary wood WANTED: ELECTRONIC piano bright full height basement in cook stove, 1 champion indus­ or moveable cabin. Will pay 175ARBUTUS^ir with full keyboard. Jeremy, 537- cash. Call 537-7375_after_6 p.m. area suitable for roadside craft trial dish washer. Phone 537- 537-5788 ~Oj t}r sales. Price range $225- 4267. Leave message. m HAY FIELDS wanted: We do the 7 days a week lP^ $270,000. Call Phyllis Bolton, FIREWOOD AND~s~plit cedar 2 TRACK AKAI stereo recorder work. Reply to Department H, with sound on sound $150, clas­ 537-5578, Creek House Realty fence rails. Quality materials, full 10 am -5 pm ^ c/o the Driftwood, 328 Lower sic metal distortion unit $60, Eko Ganges Road. Salt Spring cords. 537-5746 Full Selection electric mandolin $150, cassette Island, BC STARTER PLANTS: Unusual of Bedding plants recording unit $100. 537-5148. 500 AFT./SUITES FOR and heirloom tomatoes, peppers 410 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT and eggplants. Order now to available. SALE reserve! 537-7277 weekdays Specs* Nutirees •niiuvmm after 6 p.m. or anytime week- PLEASED GOOD home for our north of Ganges. 537-9152 8RINKWORTHY PLACE ends. are in 3 yr. old female spayed eves. orange/white cat, "Measeles". Retirement Homes. Perfect UTILITY TRAILER 6x8', Tights 3 BEDROOM DOUBLE-WIDE Pecans, Butternut We have allergies! 537-4724. retirement Irving. Easy care, sin­ and spare tire, $200. Call Sky, gle storey homes, close to all mobile home on beautiful 1.5 pager #1 -604-978-6928. Heartnut, Buartnut 375 RECREATIONAL island amenities. Relaxed private treed acres. South end, METAL COUCH, two TV stands, lifestyle, friendly atmosphere. $6Q0/mo. 8 utilities. 653-2046. American chestnut VEHICLES pair small lamps, armchair, two "Currently for Sale" 2 bedroom GREAT GROUND floor suite • Bathroom safety products mahogany dining chairs. 537- Shagbark Hickory single wide, $39,500; 2 bedroom includes yard with patio, W/D. TRIANGLE R.V. CENTRE offers - Walkers & Canes 4806. Shellbark Hickory modulars from $89,900; 2 bed­ kitchen has double ovens, D/W. excellent highway exposure for and unique pantry. 3 large bed­ • Wheelchairs & scooters ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER, room 8 den 1300 sq. ft, your consignment vehicle. Also rooms, walking distance to weed eater, electric clothes $24.95 each parts, service, propane, sanita­ $135,000. "Special" Unit 414, • Driving Aids & Lifts Ganges, children welcome. N/P, dryer, good second fridge, colo­ WE GIVE tion and 24 hour car and R.V. delightful 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Stairglides/ramps nial table 8 chairs. 537-5275. wash. Vancouver Island's only 1150 sq. ft. $119,500. Peter N/S. $725/mo. & utll. 537-9285. • Barrier-free renos after 5 p.m. __^_ complete R.V. centre, Triangle Jaquest 537-4041. V.M.H.P. Homes Ltd., Sidney. Your first Holdjngs Ltd. DL.JF7904. Hflfl! • Maintenance & service LAWN MOWER. Brings 8 - Stratton, 4 HP gas. 20 deck, R.V. centre off the ferry. 656- BEAUTIFUL "LAKEFRONT i-^Tr-i •Rentals/Leases used once, $250. Drum 1122JDL5916. Property on Cortez Island, BC. 2 800 SQ. FT, RETAIL/office 3/4 acres with 700' lake space on Hereford Ave. Phone Carders. 1 manual, 1 electric. OLDER MODEL travel trailer, frontage- Three bedroom, all 537-1045. Coarse cloth. Medium cloth. sleeps six. Propane fridge, stove wood, post 8 beam house. Also $150thepair.537-1655. furnace. Sink, toilet and no 20' x 50' shop and carport. 17 shower. 537-1789. OFFICE SPACE FREE BARBECUE when you fruit trees, denies and 2 garden BLHLblNG~~6R travelling? buy two 20 lb. propane bottles. areas For sale by owner, 604- Air conditioned Deluxe Kustom Koach trailer. 11/92, for $30. Boxspring, mat­ MT*Tfl APRIL IS 93526561. $450^000^ 454 sq. ft. & 400 sq. 26', new water and space tress and frame. $10. 653-4794. CHANNEL RID'GE New 1760 su heater. Excellent condition. 110 ft. Second floor. MOORING BUOUY in Vosuvtua sq. ft. custom south facing home SALT fTm)i " volt and 12 volt. $8500 obo. Bay $300 Call 653-4794. with ocean view. Large living 537-2191._ I MEDICAL SUPPLY KLEEPER TWO-person folding m> •» J MONTH H fireplace. Formal Terms to Suit kayak - sails, paddles, spray 1979 FORD FRONTIER R~.V., room ind go; Your Needs! deck, $2500. Lumber - clear, air tm^M NORTH END! 3/4 ton towing package. kitchen with hardwood floors. dried, yellow cedar, fir, misc. Call Ron: Get 60 Minutes Free with Excellent condition, low mileage. Two master bedrooms, each 653-9230. Phone 653-4525. with a full bathroom. Den or 3rd 537-5521 a Ten-Session Package! 13' TRAVEL TRAILEFfwith bedroom. Large two-car garage WICKER SETEE $75, wicker and coveredsundecks This coffee table $25, wicker barrel April Only, and Only At propane stove, fridge. Sleeps four. S30D. Rich 653-4399 or nicely landscaped property is Chair $30, wicker stool $25, old North End Fitness serviced by underground hydro, 515 HOLIDAY wicker chair $25,2 drawer metal Bill 995-1923. community sewer and water. filing cabinet $35, antique oak 537-5217 13' BOLER 700 LBS., new tires. $279,500. 108 Oystercatcher ACCOMMODATION Dutch chairs - large $150, small 2 way fridge, furnace, RV bat­ Dr. Phone 537-2246 tor an $125, 3 leaded glass windows Open Every Day! tery, $2000 obo. 537-9856. appointment to view. VESUVIUS COTTAGE - Weekly $125 ea„ wood coat stand $25, WATCH THE Freighters go by rentals, fully equip, kitchen, TRAVEL TRAILER, 18', old wood garage doors $50 ea., from either deck of this almost- sleeps 4 plus children's bunk Kenskill, $3500, 1-604-538- child's wardrobe $30, plus some new. 2423 sq ft., two level, four room. $650/wk. 537-5176. Book ELECTROLUX 1463. cotlectables and much more. bedroom home. Separate 537-5148. ON TRAVEL TRAILER 16'. no entrance to fully developed PROFESSIONAL COUPLE • Walkers & Canes TWO 39" BOXSPRING beds SALT SPRING leaks, oven, toilet, sleeps 4, basement, including large, bright seeks quiet cottage during • Bathroom Aids with headboards, $25 for both. fridge, great condition, fabulous workshop/studio. Easily con­ August. Could swap Tor Toronto price. $850. 537-1408 after 6 verted to B8B (2 of 3 bathrooms • Wheelchairs & Scooters Call 537-9860. _ Call Barb Buckler apartment with garden. 1 -604- • Full range of Foam ensuite). On .6 acre with 160° 530-3040. Products CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER view over Wallace Island to 537-2690 AUGUST 1996. Victoria Studio Supports, Braces 8 more. $50. 5 H.P. rototiller $100. 537- Gallano. $279,000, Please call 2550. Salt Spring apartment for rent, central loca­ tion for yourself or visitors. 537- Mon.-Fri. 10-5 610800221-22 QUADRATIC IWliMiHWIiHIH 537-1037. __ 1270. Sat, fay appointment SOLUTIONS lucky invoice num­ Representative SALT SPRING Island Recycle KEKULl BAY Estates, Vernon. A Upper Ganges Centre ber this week. Any 1996 invoice Depoi is located at 349 Rainbow community of world class WATER FRONT executive 537-1990 «• could be a winner. One prize Rd. We are open Tuesday acreages located on the shores home. Scott Point, some weeks issued every week, and a grand through Saturday, 10 am to 5 of Kafamalka Lake. Call Norm July/August. $1200. 537-1583. _ prize later in the year. It pays to pm. This service is operated by Brenner 1 -300-667-2040 or MAUI KAANAPALl"-Beach'front Don't know what to buy that shop locally". Clearance on Salt Spring Island Community (604)549-1233. studio condo, sleeps 4, $100 per Technics 1995 amps and CD someone who has everything' Services. Please call the recycle night or $500 a week, Call 537- DRIFTWOOD players now in effect. Quadratic A Driftwood subscription is the depot at 537-1200, or commu­ STOP - TO Err...is Common! Planning to buy a lot, house- 1016. CLASSIFIEDS Solutions Inc. (Radio Shack), answerll! 537-9933 for r nity services a! 537-9971 for 537-4522. Information on materials plans or build? Avoid errors. Call 537-9933 8 am. - 5 pm. accepted for recycling. toll-free 24 hrs for a free brochure 1-800-535-5801. k WEDNESDAY, APRIL24, 1996 CLASSIFIEDS GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

520 HOUSES FOR RENT I TOO LITE TO CLASSIFY mnmEMM'tmsmmm •M.n.im.mmi« •ninnm'iimii COZY CABIN on acreage, up FREE CD ROM or 28.6 modem 5 WOODED ACRES on the ONE CANOPY for Toyota long LARGE COLOUR Television. ATTENTION BED & Breakfast Mount Maxwell, suitable for with 6 or 12 month prepayment south end. Southwestern expo­ box. One chesterfield with slip Works well $60.00. Lost Grey owners and others. Spring-Tree quiet single person, N/S, N/P, of Internet. 60 hours for $60.00 sure offers daytime sunshine coyer 653-9298. & Yellow Cockatiels, North 100% pure maple syrup is now $500 plus hydro. Available May accounts. Imagen 537-1950. and magical sunsets. Views of IDEAL TENANT. Are you look­ end. 537-1677. available in the one litre size. 1. Call evenings before 9p.m. FMRST PRIZE in the computer Mt. Bruce & ML Tuam. Well and ing for the ideal tenant? Clean, Call 537-9510. 537-5761. fair draw, a drawing by cartoon­ WE DID it in Victoria! We loved hydro. $139,000. 653-4117. quiet, reliable. Someone who ist Peter Lynde, went to Nell itl It was magical) Johanne & BUCKET CASES] Please 3BDRM. MOBILE on 5 acres GARAGE SALE: 20 years will take good care of your Harpwood. Still to be claimed Michael. return our buckets or we'll be avail. May 1. $750/mo. plus utili­ worth of great stuff. 2904 premises. Do you have a cot­ are two software prizes: tickets HARD' WORKING, Mature pe7- out of business and our Other ties. 537-2081. Fultord-Ganges Raod. Saturday tage or other private accommo­ 636142; 636140 and Internet son required for pressing and customers won't have great dation available tor a reason­ WATERFRONT, SOUTH facing access ticket 636120. Reserve 6 Sunday, 27 & 28. 10a.m.- finishing in Drycleaners, 3 days gardens this year. Rainbow able renl? Please call 537- 3 bedroom. 2 bath, furnished. winners were tickets 636200: per week year-round. Please Landscape Supply. Self serve Available June 1 for 1 year. On 636196: 636191. Call 537-5145 FOR SALE: Table Saw, 220v, 1511. apply in person with resume & Gravel Mart - Always open! magical Booth Canal. 537-1749. "General", 2 hp motor, mint NOTICE: SWOVA Annual references to S.S. Unen & Dry OLDER KENMOflE" washer LAKESIDE COTTAGESlor~rent, or 537-1357 to claim prizes. condition, new blade, 10 years General Meeting, Today, April Cleaners, 116 Hereford Avenue. and dryer, $50 each. Work well. $500 per month incl. utilities. WANTED: THICKNESS planer", old. Close to Ganges to view. 24, 1996 at Central Hall from Ganges, 537-0032 after 6p.m. band saw, table saw. etc. Call 537-1038. 653-4542. $750.00 firm. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. LOST. MOTORCYCLE SAXOPHONE 92 YAMAHA alto 537-9942 evenings or leave FOR SALE. Electric powered GO"LFERS AND/or~Bird wateff Saddlebags. Sunday, April 14 for sale. Excellent condition. 3 "BEDROOM DUPLEX on message. ex-Granville Island Ferry, for Maliview Drive for rent. ers don't miss the fun tourna­ between Ganges & Southey 537-9102. CRAFTS PEOPLE, wood" the lake or ocean. $5,000.00 ment and guided nature walka­ Point on North End Road. Seaviews. long term. Available NEED HARDWARE? Stop at May 1. Phone 653-4925. worker, sculptors! Do you need obo. 537-9100. bouts at Blackburn Meadows Michael 1-604-975-7405. work space? I have a large Golf Course, Wednesday, May Rob's yard sale first. Lots of GROUND' FLOOFtTextra large HAIRCUTS FOR kids. "DEVELOP GOOD Soil and electrical supplies, tools, heavy space available May 1. Call Registration deadline April 25, 1 from 7:00 am all day. Lots of duplex. Den, 1 bedroom, NIP. prizes - airline tickets, travel Gardening is easy". Bring us a castors, new V-belts, cement evenings, 537-1934. limited space. Learn the basics sample of what you've got and N/S, $650 per month including certificates, restaurant dinners, mixer and re-bar. Gravely trac­ ARTCRAFTI NEW "participants of cutting hair for your child. we demonstrate the alchemy of utilities, references required. - call for eniry. Information and Class April 25, 7 pm. Beauty at clothing certificates etc. This is tor, chain saw, even the kitchen Available May. 537-9791. a Salt Spring Seniors for great soil building. Rainbow registration forms at Parks toe the Beach. 537-0798. $20.00 sink. Sale on every day until COTTAGE, ONE bedroom lower Seniors fund-raiser. Nursery & Landscape Supply. News and et cetera. Now op_en_Mondaysl Open Thursday through sold. 265 Eagleridge Drive. level. Waterfront, views, N/S, Registration deadline is May Information 537-1707. AFFECTIONATE CATS looking Sunday. 11-3. MEADOW MEDICINE herb N/P. Woodstove including wood. 13. For further information call FOR RENT. Cottage, near for homes. Short hair females, course. Thursday evenings and $450/mo. Avail, now 537-5656. 537-4441 (or 537-0836). Drumond Park, Fulford. Two TILLING REASONABLE. 653- calico & tabby. Big B/W long­ bedroom, suitable for one or COZY 2 BEDROOM rancher, 4 SALT SPRINGTHYSTERICAL 9188. Sunday mornings in May. hair male. SPCA. 537-2123. two people. 653-4352 or 537- Identification, preparation, stor­ s. old, on quiet cul-de-sac off Society presents Comedy of COME ON Down & be enter­ 9977. Patrick @ Re/Max, Salt ESTATE SALE. 2 couches, ing, enjoying. Lots of fun with Korth End Rd. 1 year lease min­ Eros. Sat., April 27, Activity tained, amused, cheered, glad­ bed, tables, chairs, stereo.- Centre, 8:00 p.m. $10 tickets at Spring. Doreen Minshall. 653-2066 for imum. N/S. Ref's req'd. dened, enlivened, pleased, dishes, wrought iron candle $675/mo. Call toll free pager, 1- et cetera and Patterson's. This delighted, charmed, thrilled, ROUND WOODEN Table, four holders, odds & ends. rag istration. 604-979-3665. Is the absolute last Erotic event enchanted, fascinated, enrap­ chairs, Ikea Style - Excellent Everything must go. 108 "UN SALE" CONTINUES. Find LONG TERM one bedroom on Salt Spring. tured, excited, enthralled, Mariko Place, Friday, April 28. a one gallon perennial or shrub ground floor apt., Blackburn Rd., condition, $150.00. Wanted - TRADE ONE extremely rare 1st aroused, inflamed S confused! 10 am-3 pm. 537-4359. without a name tag and it's trees, lake, private entrance. "Open MIc". Sunday, April 28, Bar Fridge. 653-2348. 1 edition copy of the Official "UN SALE ' continues. Find a yours for $5.69. Rainbow Suit quiet single. $350/mo. May Community Plan draft for one at 2 pm. Hosted by focal artists FREE WASHER, Dryer'and one gallon perennial or shrub Nursery. Open Thursday, 1.537-2294, acre of soon to be totally use­ Patrick Cullen & Dorise! All Stove. Come and get them. without a name tag and It's less land on Scott Point. musicians, singers, performers Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 537-1194. ours tor $5.69. Rainbow are invited to show their stuff! 11-3. HAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE. I am FOUND. WALLET on the Sursery. Open Thursday, Sargeant's Mercantile at Fulford AMERICAN BABY grand piano, happy to be working back in Fultord Bridge. Call 653-4093 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-3. town part-time at the new Marina. to claim. good contition, good tone. Natural Beauty Centre, 537- THEATRE-SPORTS'] Last 1 BR. APARTMENT, private, $3000. 537-4266. 4622. Lee-Anne carries the full ART SUPPLIES. Such as Monday was great) Check It sea view, deck, no pets, prefer MACINTOSH USER Group . Aveda line, so stop in and see Winsor & Newton Watercolours out! Monday, 5p.m. Core-Inn. non-smoker. New. $600.00 me, Mon., Tues., Wed., 9-1, and Arches paper always avail­ 537-0024. (SSMUG). Next meeting per month plus utilities. 537- Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Or call me able at Parkside News. Open 7 Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 pm. 5491. CAT. LOVING female needs a at home In the south end at days a week. Coming soon - at the Driftwood office. our artist frequent buyer card. new family. We're moving. 653-9160. Thanks, Kathryn Everyone welcome. Emerson. 537-2812. 537-9102. 604-537-4722 1-800-800-9492

St Maty Lake, 2 bedroom 2bsth,NrS,fNVP,$75Cttno More letters Call WW, 537-2589 Brainwashing ing to our island way of life and sup­ contractor was responsible for site that April 28 is a national day of ported those values all his life. He development, permits, and all opera­ mourning for those workers who have 2 bedroom, Maliview, A letter dated February 14, generated worked tirelessly as the Capital tional costs. The private contractor suffered occupational injuries. $625/mth, by the housing section of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has reached me. It Regional District animal control officer, rented the site for $100 per month with Most of us probably know someone Call Dan was accompanied by some 80 sides (40 giving much of his own time to this no lease; the CRD now rents the same who has been seriously injured or 537-4722 pages) of leaflets and a brochure, all mostly thankless job when our growing site for $1,000 per month with a five- killed in the course of their daily work­ written under the impression that the community badly needed those ser­ year lease. The cost of having a septic ing life. ISLANDS HERITAGE only conceivable reason for opposing vices. tank pumped out has risen to $185 from Death and disability can result from REALTY INC. We learned what good neighbourli­ $135 with no net increase to the private any number of conditions. They can "affordable" housing must surely be that contractor for his service. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT people do not want it built near them. ness was when we knew Howard You include inadequate ventilation, improp­ This entire package appears to be the knew you could count on him whenever To date over $200,000 of island prop­ erly maintained equipment, insufficient • 1 br., Lower suite, $600 his help was needed He seemed to mir­ erty tax money has been wasted by the training or the presence of toxic sub­ • 2 br. Waterview, $725 opening volley in a menacing move towards introducing the "thought ror back to each of us all the things we bureaucrats and not one ice cream stances. Call Sunny 537-2198 police" of George Orwell's book 1984. love about life on Salt Spring. The way bucket of compost has been generated. We need to continue being aware of it is ami the way we warn it to be. What Of the $200,000 amount, $160,000 the hazards present in our workplaces. There are convincing and valid rea­ a gift he had for all of us. S.S. PROPERTY WATCH sons for opposing the building of so- went into the development of two new Then, we can use that awareness in To me, Howard's real contribution lagoons to receive the sludge, in spite of striving for'safer working conditions Security while you're away called "affordable" housing, other than for us all. And when accidents do hap­ Gardens * Pets * Plants merely not wanting these projects in was with the people of his community. the fact the private contractor's two His humility and sense of humanity was original lagoons worked fine pen, we need to ensure that injured OUR SPECIALTY one's neighbourhood. workers receivefai r and adequate com­ Bonded A Licensed humbling. He lived simply. He loved Of that $160,000, $63,000 was spent For example, many people believe this island and its people. His sense of pensation. PETER JACQUEST that this is not the way to house the on engineering studies and fees charged 537-4559 humour is legendary. He was never too by the bureaucrats to ensure these two Let's use this day as a reminder to be needy — and that government has no busy for a friendly smile, a chat along place in the housing business. new lagoons were excavated properly. awake and aware every day. the road, or to lend a hand with a farm­ CUPE LOCAL 788 My basic objection to this whole pro­ Under the pricey eyes of all these ing, animal or gardening problem. Ph.Ds, P.Engs and high-priced bureau­ Gulf Islands School District STUDIO FOR rent, 14x10, elec­ cess of trying to eliminate opposition, and coerce ant] brainwash the public into A slop at his farm was always a treat. crats, the two new lagoons filledu p with tric heat, close to Ganges. When he was there, the coffee pot was groundwater faster than you could flush Good of whole $200/mo. 537-1655. a frame of mind which is more in accord This is in response to letters about the with the clerks who govern us, is this: always on. If he wasn't there, his hospi­ a toilet. The two original private con­ tractor lagoons are still working fine. community plan. If people wish to support something tality always was. Maybe it was just the wag of his dog's tail or a friendly cluck The private contractor did not have a It seems reasonable to assume that V'llMJFllJ'intl — for example, the Buddhist faith, or from one of the many hens languishing PhD. or P.Eng. after his name when he every community should have a plan. b Lutheranism, or to oppose something in his yard. But you felt it; it was like dug the original lagoons, and because VYitttout one there will be anarchy. It also FAMILY OF five seeks 4-5 bed­ — for example, terrorism or immigra­ Howard was away, but still there. tens of thousands of dollars were not seems that people who have a vested inter­ room house, long term rental, tion, this is their God-given right. It is Maybe that's the way it will be for us spent on engineering studies, they sit est in growth are pertops not the best ones isiand references available, for moreover a right which is protected, if to be impartial in deriding what is best for June 24 oris. 537-4286. now. Although sadly missed by his idle and unused. not by the Almighty Himself, then at our island. 2 BEDROOM ACCOMMODA­ least by the constitution of this country. family and his friends, his kindness and Eight to 10 times a month a big TION wanted by retired couple. compassion will continue to be with us tanker truck comes on and off the island It is only natural that peoples' visions Handy with repairs 8. upkeep. How can this ministry (now con­ become clouded when their own pocket- N/S. N/P. Long term. 537-4769. in our hearts. leaving with our septic sludge. The trolled, one hopes, by the Hon. Lois TOM GOSSETT, tanker's^destinuiion is Cecelia Street in books will be affected. Therefore, it is nec­ Boone) arrogate to itself the task of Maxwell Road Victoria where the CRD has a manhole essary to have planning rules in effect to removing this right froman y citizen, by the tanker discharges hs load into. This govern us all KROPINSKI, MAJOR ZENON telling the bureaucrats (whom we pay) manhole is connected to an even bigger There is no plan in the world thai will W , suddenly deceased April 18 to research meihods of brainwashing the pipe that transports the island's liquid make us all happy all the time. The good in Richmond, B.C. Survived by public into accepting anything the min­ Septaqe story of the whole must come before the good his loving wile Norah. his loving istry tries to shove down their throats? One of the many areas of concern 1 waste way out in Juan de Fuca Strait of the irxiividuaL People always want an grandaughter Agata Baran and have with the draft of the revised where it spills on the ocean floor. The exception for themselves (it is only natu­ great-grandaughter Anna Baran Since the housing part of the former Official Community Plan (OCP) tanker truck casts the taxpayers of Salt and nephew Peter Turner. ral) so an iron clad plan is probably the ministry has now moved into Ms. addresses an area I'm frequently Spring Island over $800 per trip. Service St. Marks, 2 pm. April Boone's bailiwick, is it too much to best way to insure that everyone knows 29. Reception following at the involved with: clause C.4.2.2.2 "The The private contractor charged the what the possibilities are for their land and Legion Hall. expect that this whole ill-conceived pro­ private commercial operation of septage gram will be abandoned, and thai no user for his service, he never once asked house—before they buy it! and sludge disposal sites is not sup­ for property tax money, and his two I often have the feeling that people buy further effort will be made to curtail the ported." IIUHIIWIM freedom of thought of the people who original lagoons continue to work well. land knowing the rules arid then spend the • iiTJI On April 24, 1993, the residents of PLEASE .NOTE: Too late to elect politicians? The current trustees must approve of next 10 years trying to change them. classify ads pre accepted only COUN NICHOLSON, Salt Spring Island voted and approved a this new method of liquid waste dis­ I realizetha t there will he a few people after 12:00pm Monday and King's Lane referendum for the establishment of a posal and its cost to the property tax­ adversely affected by this plan but that before 12:0Opm Tuesday at the liquid waste composting facility on Salt rate of $7.25 for 15 words or payer, otherwise clause C4.2.2.2 would does not excuse having no plan. At least a less and 30 cents for each addi­ Spring. The estimated cost to get this not be in the OCP draft. dan will stop people from making unal­ tional word. They are accepted facility up and running was to be JOHN ELLACOTT, lowable decisions in the future. We will all on a first come first served basis Mirrored island $100,000. I'd like to express my deep sense of Fulford Harbour know where we stand and ere printed only if space The operation was to be run by the I also believe it is imperative to control permits. The Driftwood cannot sadness over our community's loss of a be responsible for errors or great islander, Howard Byron. Capital Regional District (CRD) engi­ growth for the benefit of all who live here omissions as these ads may not To me, Howard epitomized all that neering department through a local Awake and aware now. Others moving here wQl know the be proof read because of time committee. rules when they come. constraint. was good about Salt Spring Island. He On behalf of Local 788 of the knew the value of fanning and garden­ Prior to the CRD getting involved Canadian Union of Public Employees, DIANA KRAMER, with liquid waste on the island, a private I would tike to remind your readers Mansell Road GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD AROUND THE ISLANDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 » *1 Visiting gardener presents talk "Safe Dry Grad"96" on ornamental trees and shrubs If you would like to help out, we would By ALISTAIR ROSS can afford to buy on Galiano. The really appreciate a donation of money, Driftwood Correspondent GALIANO task force expects increasing time or an ad. Guest speaker at the April demands for tourist accommoda­ meeting of the Galiano Garden tion will make rental space more For more information, please contact Club was Francisca Darts of MOTES scarce, and possibly force housing Bob Campsall by May 3rd at: costs to climb for year-round resi­ Surrey, who spoke on ornamental Darts considers her garden an 537-9955 (G.I.S.S.) trees and shrubs. investment in the future. dents. Darts and her late husband "You're really growing for the The task force feels "if Galiano This ad is sponsored by the G.I.S.S. bought acreage in Surrey in 1943. is to remain a community diverse next generation and beyond," she Parents for a Safe Dry Grad The acreage, originally about a states. in age, wealth and dependent of quarter section, is now nine and a The garden club plans to visit itself for most needed services, half acres — quite enough for a Darts' Surrey garden on then the island must come up with sizable garden. The land was Wednesday, June 5. creative solutions for housing — *i¥etfr &eefi totuU 4aje /%<*«/ 25t%! logged some years before and In other garden club news, in keeping with the limits and massive first growth stumps were much was said about the club's goais of the community plan." everywhere. Blasting and burning plant sale, set for May 11 at the was the order of the day for some south hall. Members were asked Benger heads centre years, then the building of a to start preparing plants and At a recent executive meeting home, and concurrent with that, seedlings for the sales tables. An of the Galiano Health Care rock collecting and the building of appeal for volunteers to sort, price Society, Basil Benger was named ^TSP^/yy retaining walls and rockeries. and sell the plants during the president for the coming year. Now, 53 years later, the garden three-hour sale was made by pres­ Other officers are, as named ear­ is a showplace for rhododendrons ident Margaret Edgar. lier, Irene Frith, vice president; Sheet Metal Ltd. G and many other flowering trees April's show bench featured Gwen Hammond, secretary and and shrubs. Darts, atone now after many spring blooms and herbs. Jean Krebs, treasurer. the death of her husband three Two of the elusive "fives" were Former president Bill Sashaw years ago, has made arrangements awarded, one to George Stephen will head a committee to organize for the property to be left to the for some excellent leeks and the group's main fundraiser for city of Surrey at her passing. another to Edith Wishart for a the year — the wine festival. This It is an enduring legacy of love beautiful cut of camellia. year it will be held Saturday, and care for all to enjoy in the August 17 at the Lions centre. It years to come. New questionnaire will be an afternoon event. Darts, in her eighties, is an On the heel of one all-island Tapestry artist enthusiastic speaker. In the rain questionnaire comes another. on the evening before her Galiano April 15 was the deadline for Joan Carolan, a graduate of the talk, she went into her garden returning the Trust committee's Vancouver School of Art and a with some secateurs to cut sam­ survey on house size, and now Galiano resident, is an artist in all ples of trees and.shrubs she hoped comes another survey •— the topic she does — and she does many would interest her garden club this time is affordable housing. things. Personalized wearables are audience. Several of the cuttings Appointed by the local Trust a specialty, also lovabie stuffed featured green flowers — one of committee several months ago, toys and quilting. her passions. the task force has since met fre­ Recently, Carolan demonstrated Tall heathers (erica arborea) quently to discuss Galiano's hous­ the techniques of tapestry weav­ have an honoured place in her ing needs. ing to a group of craftspeople, garden. Pruning is done after Of particular interest to the most of them members of the HEATING • VENTILATION • H.R.V.'S • FLASHINGS flowering (cutting six inches off group is the provision of accom­ Galiano Weavers and Spinners. 1501 Fuiford-Ganges Road. Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K2A8 the branchlets helps keep the plant modation for those on fixed Over a period of five hours her compact and encourages flower­ incomes, and for those seniors liv­ students prepared a tapestry frame ing). She showed two vibur- ing on the island and wishing to and while exploring a number of nums-carlesii and burkwoodii — remain here, but who are no weaving techniques, began a sam­ both are scented and show pink in longer able to manage their home pler project. SOUTH PENDER ISLAND bud, later opening to clusters of and garden. Year round accom­ This month the weavers and LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE white fragrant flowerlets. modation for younger folk who spinners have Helen Coe (another work on the island is another con­ islander) on hand to demonstrate A yellow magnolia is another cern. NOTICE OF favourite. In three years it has the warping of looms for weav­ grown from a mere slip to 15 feet. As property values go up, fewer ing. APPLICATION Magnolias and other flowering trees and shrubs tend to look best NOTICE Is hereby given that an application for the purpose of when seen against a background ISLAND BOUND Real Estate Ltd. removing from the Forest Land Reserve (FLR) a portion of land of green conifers, she said. H 537-5892 (at Embe Bakery) - Res. 537-2086 on South Pender Island known as: AFFORDABLE „,d WELL BUILT -The North 1/2 of the Fractional South East 1/4 of Section 4, BRIDGE Pender Island, Cowichan District, has been referred by the Forest Land Commission to the TRICKS Islands Trust, South Pender Island Local Trust Committee. Gulf Islands Duplicate Bridge Club winners on April 9 were as follows: "Solid 2 level home -lots of sun ' Qtliet, sunny & central 1.52 at Peter Jacques! and Yvonne * Plentiful, good tasting, well water * Easy la finish 3rd Wden - ttown •,^^==^ Sollitt; Norm McConnell and • Workshop & utility rooms - down $175,000 Irene Hawksworth; Rob Bradford LISTED AND SOLD \|> and Fred Struve; Jim Burford and within 2 weeks Pat Warman. Are you interested in selling i d^-s *' \ iiitl* April 16 winners were: NOW!! l\Jw \XONi \-J tW Connor Hunt and Ian Thomas; **.** ha pnpo»d tor Helen Shandro and Isabelle CALL ME TODAY FOR A FREE EVALUATION from FOMIT LAND NUEKV E —*" Richardson tied with Norm GARY GREICO 537-5892 F McConnell and Irene Res.: 537-2086 Hawksworth. "SMLOrua HILL" SEC. 4 1 , hfc

NOWS THE TIME! The land subject to removal is shown generally in the above Let us do all your... map, forming part of this notice. The owners of the land subject to removal are David J. and John A. Spalding. The intended use of this land is for road access to a future subdivision involv­ ing the creation of two additional lots between the area sought POWER WASHING for removal and the sea. Persons deeming their interests to be affected by this application are invited to submit comments, ref­ • Slippery decks • Siding * Roofs • erencing Application #20/39 directly to: • Driveways • Concrete • The Forest Land Commission Phone: 775-2584 • Wet Sandblasting • #133 - 4940 Canada Way Fax: 660-7033 • Preparation for staining or painting • Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K5 on or before May 15, 1996. FREE ESTIMATES Call Gordon Mcintosh B. REYNOLDS Islands Trust Secretary 6534201 or 5374274 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD AROUND THE ISLANDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 A 43 Ferry predictions concern Saturnaites SAUNDERS SUBARU Satuma's Community Club meet­ memory of Franklin Wiles and Jack Crib night SMART BUYS ing was alarmed to hear a report from SATURNA Vincent were acknowledged with Saturday, April 27 is Timmy's ferry committee member Ray thanks at the Community Club meet­ Telethon Crib Night. Everyone is 2 left Lindsay, in which he predicted a 50 ing. Donations are always welcomed welcome to attend this evening of per cent increase in ferry fares, and WOTES^ by the comminee for this essentia! family fun. Admission is $2 and 1995 SUBARU reduction by half of sailings, within proceed with opening lines of com­ service. light refreshments are available for a two years. munication with various levels of nominal fee. LEGACY. He blamed this loss of service on government and then report back to Barbecue meeting the loss of BC subsidies and the high the community with notices and pub­ A meeting of the Lamb Barbecue Talent show capital and operating costs of the fer­ lic meetings. Committee was announced for April Pip Woodcock has been named ries. The group is open to any interest­ 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse emcee of the Talent Show on May 4. An emergency meeting of the ed person who wishes to work for Pub. Everyone is encouraged to Musicians are tuning up. Writers are Community Club was called for long-term solutions. The group plans attend this meeting. Newcomers to scribing. Artists are sketching out plans and dogs are grooming their 1995 SUBARU Saturday, April 20 to discuss the situ­ to work with — not against — the the island are especially welcome. ation and to plan a strategy to retain ferry system. Any action will be performances. This festival is being The meeting will be used to plan the held in aid of the arts on Saturna. 4-DR HTBK, . an affordable and regular local ser­ aimed at the political structure at the barbecue, set lime lines and assign vice. The report was mailed to each moment. All political parties will be Plan to come out for a lively night of household and flyers were distributed asked for their support. The group the administrative duties. cultured fun at the community hall. to weekenders as they got off the will bring its findings to the commu­ ferry. As a result the meeting was nity before the next election. well attended. In other Community Club news: AWARD WINNING ROGER'S CHOCOLATES Lindsay suggested that lowering * Ishbel Elliot was elected as presi­ operational costs was more likely to dent of the Community Club at the SUBARU occur than reintroducing subsidies. annual general meeting April 15. Although the fall schedule does not Barb Ropars agreed to continue as XCLUSIVELY HERE! indicate great changes, cut backs are vice president. Louise Peramaki was imminent. elected secretary and Betty Speers He recommended political action will hold the office of treasurer. Victoria's finest chocolate makers was the only recourse left to the com­ The number of directors was since 1885. 474-2211, munity. The meeting agreed that fair increased from six to seven for this access is required to connect with the year in order to include all the nomi­ rest of the highway system of the nees. Those elected were Doris SALTY SHOP province. Ackerman, Bill Douglass, Margaret Harbour Bldg. 537-5551 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS A working group was formed Fry, Metanie Gaines, Jon Guy, Barb Elaine Beattie Monday - Saturday 8:30-5:30 headed by Susie Washington, Ian Tinglin and John Wiznuk. *}&iaetden& 'Wryt&iaa & ^foittCf /dyew 537-9933 Smythe and John Fryer. They will • Donations to the ambulance in OUR FLYER PRICES ARE IN EFFECT FOR 4 IVIORE DAYS ONLY... SO HURRY WHILE THERE'S STILL TIIVIE!!!

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First known as the • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION MANACEMENT island business when Holdfast Motor Princess, the ferry was • REMOTE ISLAND CONSTRUCTION Natural Resources Ltd. offered launched from the Burrard 33,000 shares in the company to er districts but Gulf Island trustees 2265 North Ens RS., Sail Spring Island V8K1A7 • Phone/Fax 537-1323 were not in favour of the idea. Yarrows shipyard in 1923. Salt Spring residents. The shares It first served on the Sidney to in the company's pozzolan shale However, they agreed to examine the concept more closely in case Bellingham route and was then plant on Salt Spring were $1 each. purchased by the Gulf Islands The plant was expected to be in there were benefits they had over­ looked. Ferry Company. In 1961. the ferry production by mid-summer. was sold to the provincial govern­ • Salt Spring Lions purchased a • Salt Spring Chamber of Oervice Commerce established a commit­ ment as part of the B.C. Ferries new ambulance, a 1961 Ford fleet. It served for almost 60 years. Econoline, to replace the old 1947 tee to examine street names and house numbering on the island. with Dodge. Club members planned to Ten years ago operate the ambulance 24 hours a House numbering was described as especially important for emer­ • A B.C. Supreme Court judge Integrity day as a community service. Hospital turned down a bid by the Salt staff were to serve as d' gency services when homes must be located quickly. Spring Water Preservation Society (SSWPS) to intervene in a court Thirty years ago Twenty years ago challenge over the gas engine ban EVER UNFOLDING • A tale of villains routed and • Only 30 residents turned out to on St. Mary Lake. Resort opera­ OCEAN/MOUNTAIN VIEWS innocence triumphant was featured a public meeting to hear details of tors and one island resident were in Salt Spring Island high school's the recreation referendum to be challenging the federal and production of the melodrama presented to Salt Spring residents provincial governments' jurisdic­ Labours of Love. Villains of the a week later. The 10-acre site at tion to impose the engine ban. piece lawyer Scrouge and Hattie Central had been purchased by the SSWPS had applied for intervener Hateful were played by Pat Lions Club for $40,000. status to represent the views of Slingsby and Chcrie Horel. On the Originally, a swimming pool and islanders who supported the ban. side of good were heroine Elinor ice arena had been proposed for • Islanders who wanted the Salt Elsinor, played by Susan Townley; the site but that idea was dropped Spring Rod and Gun Club con­ Dick Dashing, played by Bob when financial information could trolled by a draft anti-noise bylaw Timbers and Miss Faithful, played not be gathered in time for a objected to a clause in the bylaw by Mary Anne Miller. The produc­ November referendum. The recre­ which exempted outdoor shooting tion drew full houses. ation commission was asking ranges and trap shoots. • Saanich MLA John Tisdalle islanders to approve a tax increase said the Gulf Islands would be which would raise approximately Five years ago part of one of five Saanich ridings $50,000. An application was being • Young chocoholics filled their when redistribution took effect at made for a $25,000 grant. baskets during an Easter egg hunt the dissolution of parliament for • Salt Spring firefighters battled in Centennial Park. Sponsored by 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, cared for with the next election. Tisdalle antici­ Harlan's Chocolates and Heritage pated an election although the three blazes in a row Saturday love and attention to comfort. 2 fireplaces, night. First was a fire which started Boutique, the event drew 240 27th parliament still had two years youngsters. The chocolate store established garden, storage, workshop, garage, left in its mandate. Tisdalle also on the stove of the Watson home in Vesuvius. Dinner was lost but provided more than 2,000 discussed whether Salt Spring's wrapped chocolate eggs for the with municipal water. On 2.23 sunny, private southern ferry terminal should be the home was saved. Next was a chimney fire at the Reid home on hunt, which was attended by acres with ocean & mountain views you'll be moved to Isabella Point and rec­ Easter bunny Tara Hollingsworlh ommended island residents strike Vesuvius Bay Road. Third was a unprepared for, even on a cloudy day. fire in the recycling shed. in a rabbit costume. a committee to approach the ferry RE-PRICED TO SELL AT $339,000 MLS/NRS authority on the issue. • Members of Salt Spring's Fifteen years ago search and rescue group joined in searching wooded areas near Twenty-five years ago • Salt Spring residents Don Small and Alf Carter purchased Victoria in a bid to find four-year- • Trustees of the Gulf Islands the retired Pender Queen for old Michael Dunahee, who van­ School District and the Saanich $75,300 from the B.C. Ferry ished from a Victoria playground School District were discussing a Corporation to serve as a floating March 24. A $40,000 reward had possible amalgamation. Education resort off the northern coast. The been offered for the safe return of Minister Donald Brothers had two expected to pay an additional the child. advocated amalgamation of small­

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