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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 47TH YEAR – ISSUE 20

SCHOOL DISTRICT Business company snuffed Decision will be fi nalized at next trustees’ meeting BY STACY CARDIGAN SMITH DRIFTWOOD STAFF School District 64 board members accepted a notice of motion last week to close down the SD64 business company after fi ve years of operation. The district will “begin pro- ceedings to transfer the onshore assets of the SD64 business company to the school district . . . “ and “divest itself of the offshore assets . . . Upon dives- titure of assets from the business company, SD64 will cease to own or operate a business company,” read Pender Island trustee Pete Williams from the prepared notice of motion. Onshore assets include the international student program PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY and the Cultural Mosaic online A SIGN OF SPRING: Jeannie Villadsen waters some fl owers at Fraser Thimble Farm as island gardeners plan for a summer of colour. course. Offshore assets consist of a 50 per cent stake in Maple- leaf Schools International, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT which operates an elementary school in Poland. The plan to cease operation results from legislation pro- Assault, drugs net six months in jail posed by the Ministry of Edu- cation (MOE) in late March Officers placed Marcano under arrest and calling for tougher standards Crown deems sentence for altercation with Salt Spring seated him uncuffed in the back seat of their for business companies. SD64’s cruiser. When questioned on the scene, Marcano business company already police offi cer as “ridiculously low.” pushed open the car door and struck the arrest- complied with a majority of ing, escaping lawful custody and driving while ing offi cer in the face as he tried to escape. the six legislated amendments, BY SEAN MCINTYRE impaired date back to operation E-PANG, a July Marcano could not be subdued until an offi cer but the board moved to close DRIFTWOOD STAFF 2006 RCMP undercover drug operation targeting on the scene deployed a taser. it based on the following fi nd- A Salt Spring Island man was sentenced to six cocaine traffi ckers in Centennial Park and vari- The melee left Const. Nick Widdershoven ings: months in jail after pleading guilty to four charg- ous licensed premise in Ganges. with a fractured fi bia and dislocated tibia. He • It presently incurs costs es stemming from a drug-fuelled summertime On July 26, 2006, a Moby’s Pub patron led required two surgeries to install a plate and nine from extensive external audits bender that left a Salt Spring RCMP offi cer with a plain-clothed officers looking to purchase bolts in his leg. and comprehensive general broken leg and a shattered spirit. cocaine to the ArtSpring parking lot where Mar- “The incident affected not only his confi dence liability insurance. With his father and girlfriend in the audi- cano, 24, provided them with a gram of cocaine in himself and the way he does his job, but • New reporting timelines ence, a well-dressed and clean-shaven Eugene and contact information for future transactions. ruined the rest of his summer and made him and requirements will increase Marcano sat silently as lawyers took four hours Several days later, police arrested Marcano cancel his vacation,” Crown counsel Barb Penty administrators’ workloads and recounting the case’s circumstances at a sen- after a short car chase along Cranberry Road. told the court. “He has lost sleep playing this audits. tencing hearing in Ganges Provincial Court last Police later determined Marcano had consumed event over and over in his head.” • In particular, the require- week. one gram of cocaine, three ecstasy tablets and Though Widdershoven is now back on his feet, ment that a majority of direc- Charges of aggravated assault, drug traffi ck- several beer earlier that day. JAIL SENTENCE continued on 2 SCHOOL BIZ continued on 2

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Locally owned and operated OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm 2 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CALL GAIL, SEAN OR STACY IF YOU NEWSBEAT SEE NEWS HAPPENING - 250-537-9933 77%347).$$ POLICE NEWS , 7"" Ê ° #USTOM&LOORING 3PECIALIZINGINCUSTOM7IDE0LANK Sexual assault suspect still at large #LEAR$OUGLAS&IR a warrant for the suspect s"RANDNAMEmOORINGAVAILABLE Victim awoke in Further investigation by ling alone at night. s/VER(ARDWOOD3OFTWOODSPECIESINSTOCK remained “in the system” the RCMP substantiated the “I recommend women abandoned shed and is “anticipated shortly,” assault claim. be aware of their safety £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx said Willis. The incident allegedly and avoid engaging in risky xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-ìÞ]Ê BY SEAN MCINTYRE Based on the ongoing occurred after the victim behaviour,” he added. DRIFTWOOD STAFF RCMP investigation, Wil- spent the previous evening Willis said a brief press Salt Spring RCMP are lis said the suspect has fl ed drinking with a group of release on the incident was unable to release the name the island and is no longer a friends on a nearby beach. issued at the time, but none +POJTMPDBM*OWFTUNFOU of a 28-year-old man sus- threat to island residents. The investigation has was received by the Drift- "EWJTPSZ4FSWJDFIBT pected of sexually assaulting Little is known about the revealed the two individuals wood. BOFNQIBTJTPOUIF a Salt Spring Island woman suspect except his age and were acquainted before the A citizen’s question about IJHIFTURVBMJUZ in the Ganges Village core that he lived on the island incident. a rumoured assault at the more than six weeks ago. for several months. “It appears they met up site (with the rumour sug- QSPGFTTJPOBMBEWJDF “This is the process,” said The 21-year-old victim on the beach,” Willis said. gesting the victim was a BOETFSWJDFBMPOHXJUI Sgt. Danny Willis of the Salt reported the incident on Salt Spring RCMP could minor) brought the matter JOUFHSBUFEXFBMUI Spring Island RCMP detach- March 31, 2007 after waking not provide a detailed to light last week. NBOBHFNFOU ment Tuesday. up in an abandoned shed on account of circumstances Willis confi rmed the vic- Police have confirmed Hereford Avenue. leading to the alleged sexual tim’s age was in fact 21. the suspect’s identity, but Police cordoned off a assault or a physical descrip- Willis credited the delay 1SPUFDUJOH are not legally permitted to dilapidated building across tion of the suspect. in obtaining a warrant to a release the detailed infor- the street from the United The RCMP advises young procedural problem. BOEHSPXJOH mation about the suspect Church meadow for the women to remain con- People with any relevant ZPVSXFBMUI until charges are formally entire day while investiga- scious of their surround- information are asked to call laid. tors looked over the crime ings at all times and exer- the Salt Spring RCMP at 537- As of Tuesday afternoon, scene. cise caution when travel- 5555. JAIL SENTENCE continued from 1 .FFU+POJ(BOEFSUPO Low-level drug dealer made effort to change ,°ÊÊ>ìÀÌÊ Ê * minor nerve damage in his foot and dealer,” who has made every effort to hour in chambers before emerging ÛiÃÌiÌÊ`ÛÃÀÊ>`Ê>V>Ê*>iÀ lower leg will likely never be repaired, rebuild his life in the nine months fol- with a verdict. xÎÇ£Èx{ÊÊÊÊÊ court heard. lowing the incident. Citing a need to denounce unlaw- +ÕiÃÌÃ¶ÊÊÊi>Ê°>ìÀÌJL«V`°V According to records presented in ful actions under any and all circum- ÜÜÜ°}>ìÀÌ°V ÁÊº "Ê L>ÀÊÀÕìÊÃÞL®»ÊÃÊ>ÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>ì>ÀÊvÊ >ÊvÊ ÌÀi>]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕìÀÊViVi°Êº iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃ»Ê>`Êº "Ê court, Marcano has since registered to stances, Hubbard ordered Marcano iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ`Û>ViÊ*À}À>»Ê>ÀiÊÀi}ÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>ì>ÀÃÊvÊ "Ê iÃLÌÌÊ ÕÀÃÊ À«À>ÌÊÌi`]ÊÕÃi`ÊÕìÀÊViVi° “Violence against the police complete his high school diploma and spend six months in jail for assaulting refrained from alcohol and drug use. a police offi cer. must be severely denounced “Essentially this incident has turned He sentenced Marcano to concur- around a life lost at the time. Eugene Mar- rent sentences of three months for traf- Honda’s 2 hp, cano has done everything he can to elimi- fi cking, three months for escaping law- and deterred.” nate his problem and advance his life,” ful custody and 14 days for impaired tiller-throttle, Hemphill told the court. “The accused driving. 4-stroke outboard JUSTICE MIKE HUBBARD became a victim of his own product.” “Police in the community have a Provincial court judge Hemphill requested the judge con- very diffi cult job and violence against (In-stock only) sider a conditional sentence in lieu of the police must be severely denounced jail time. Marcano’s advanced state of and deterred,” said Hubbard. Penty demanded a four-year jail intoxication, combined with a “twist- Penty deemed the sentence “com- term in order “to send a message” that ed and mistrustful view of authority,” pletely inappropriate” and “ridiculous- this behaviour cannot be tolerated. Hemphill argued, led the accused to ly low” in light of Widdershoven’s phys- SAVE $100 Arguing in Marcano’s defence, act out of character once police took ical injuries and lasting psychologi- defence counsel Tybring Hemp- him into custody. cal trauma. She said plans are already until May 23rd hill called Marcano “a low-level drug Justice Mike Hubbard spent half an underway to appeal the decision. SCHOOL BIZ continued from 1 HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT Biz company deemed no longer necessary 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm 537-4202 tors be at arm’s length from ful, but the business compa- online course is positioned positive [money]. I would the district poses financial ny’s specifi c success is hard to do the same, both will be hope we would recover our costs and will “effectively to measure, he said. absorbed into the district investment.” Tide Tables remove control of the com- “There’s a lot of water and registered under special That alone doesn’t deter- AT FULFORD HARBOUR Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet pany from the district.” under the bridge here. purpose funds. mine the overall success of sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. • Additional costs are esti- There’s been so many chang- The Polish school, on the the business company, as MAY mated at $35,000. es. At the end of the day, I other hand, requires further the online course could gen- The district has operated guess we’ll talk about [the capital and has a slow rate erate a lot of revenue, Scot- 16 03:40 3.3 10.8 20 03:09 2.9 9.5 WE 11:10 0.1 0.3 SU 06:09 3.0 9.8 the business company since business company’s level of of return. vold said. 19:18 3.3 10.8 14:13 0.2 0.7 2003, shortly after the Min- success] over the next cou- While the other two Regardless, the company 23:25 2.8 9.2 22:50 3.5 11.5 istry of Education passed ple months,” Scotvold said. investments can easily be is no longer necessary. 17 04:11 3.3 10.8 21 04:39 2.7 8.9 the School Amendment Act The company was formed transferred under district “If [the online course] TH 11:52 -0.1 -0.3 MO 06:53 2.8 9.2 allowing the formation of using surplus funds from control, the school cannot. If does become enormously 20:14 3.4 11.2 15:02 0.4 1.3 such entities, in turn facili- the international program, the board passes the motion successful, we can do it 18 00:31 2.9 9.5 23:36 3.4 11.2 tating school district invest- which were transferred at next month’s meeting, the within the district and we FR 04:47 3.3 10.8 ments. under company control. school will be sold as soon don’t need the business 12:37 -0.1 -0.3 22 06:10 2.5 8.2 21:08 3.5 11.5 TU 07:41 2.5 8.2 SD64 embarked on a path These funds supported for- as possible, Scotvold said. company.” 15:50 0.7 2.3 of revenue generation back mation of the two other for- He was unsure if funds Twelve districts across 19 01:45 2.9 9.5 SA 05:27 3.2 10.5 in the late 1990s, said dis- profi t projects. spent on the Polish school the province have business 13:24 -0.0 0.0 DDDDD trict secretary-treasurer Rod As the international stu- would be recovered. companies, but Scotvold 22:00 3.5 11.5 Scotvold. In general, the dent program presently gen- “I really don’t think that said he only knows of one program has been success- erates good revenue, and the we’re going to make any real other that is operational.

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Hydro urges islanders to turn off /cut down Newsbeat electricity consumption, 7-9 p.m. ISLAND HOUSING Couple calls spot under the boardwalk home Well-known Salt Spring couple needs home with ‘roof and walls’ BY SUSAN LUNDY DRIFTWOOD STAFF Longtime islanders Tony and Marcie live on the waterfront on Salt Spring, but it’s not the type of home you’d fi nd listed with Sotheby’s. Marcie is huddled into an old fur coat and lies amid a heap of worn blankets kept dry by four tarps hanging under a section of the Ganges boardwalk. A path of wet cardboard connects the tarped sleeping area with the “kitchen” — an old chair, some plywood boxes, a propane cooker and a scattering of empty bottles and cans. A heart-shaped mirror hangs on a tree. Splashes of purple and orange potted fl owers dot the periphery alongside a collection of driftwood. Their scenic waterfront view takes in pleasure cruisers, sailboats and some large houses on the other side of the bay. But the April air is chilly and damp — the sun hasn’t reached this side of the shoreline. Marcie, 57, has lived on “I keep her warm; if Salt Spring for over 30 years. Familiar to many as she hitchhikes in Ganges, Mar- PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY I wasn’t there, she’d cie is recognizable by her Tony, left, and Marcie, above, fl amboyant layers of colour- hang out in their makeshift freeze to death. Even ful clothing and bright lip- home beneath the Ganges stick. boardwalk. But she’s walking slower in the summer these days. With arthritis in her back and feet, her bal- direct-to-landlord rent payment, the situation isn’t that He, on the other hand, doesn’t mind his waterfront life- ance is poor, says 44-year- simple. style, although he’d like access to a bath and regular cook- she’s cold.” old Tony, her partner of 23 People don’t consider them good tenants: as Tony points ing facilities. Beer in hand at mid-day, Tony dwells for a years. Her eyesight has also out, they have “poor” references. moment on his “stop the war” effort, and the fact the cops deteriorated. They need to live within walking distance of town, and it’s don’t bother them because he’s protected by the military. The two have “camped out” for most of the past four years next to impossible for them to get out to look at potential He’s an alcoholic, knows it and wants to go into rehab. and can be counted among the more than 1,200 homeless rental units. Low-cost housing planned for Ganges may But he can’t leave Marcie, as caring for her is a full-time people living in the Capital Regional District (CRD). work for them in the future, but in the meantime, Tony’s not job A recent survey and report conducted by the Cool Aid certain Marcie can survive much longer living under the “I keep her warm; if I wasn’t there, she’d freeze to death. Society in Victoria indicates four per cent of the CRD’s boardwalk. Even in the summer she’s cold.” homeless live on Salt Spring. On this April day, Marcie is trying to keep warm as she He also cooks for Marcie and makes sure she takes her The report makes several recommendations for dealing pines for a cigarette. medicine. He doesn’t want to see her in a nursing home, but with the problem and, locally, Salt Spring Community Ser- The area under the boardwalk is not bad, she says — bet- says, “if that’s what it comes down to . . . .” vices hopes the statistics will bring in funding for its Home ter than the spot where she had her breast bitten and foot Now a month later, the May sun is warming up Marcie Front initiative — a plan to create 10 emergency shelter ripped open by a rodent. and Tony’s waterfront “home” and their need to move into beds and 10 transitional units. “It’s good down here,” Marcie says in her eternally opti- housing is less urgent, they say. Either of these solutions would benefi t Tony and Marcie. mistic voice. “We don’t get the slugs or the predators.” However, both are unsure if Marcie can survive another “Marcie needs a home with roof and walls,” Tony says, But Tony is more blunt: “This is not a way for her to live winter of living under the boardwalk. noting that although they qualify for an $800 per month and Marcie knows that.” “It’s not easy when there’s snow and ice on the ground.” News briefs Brewer said it didn’t make director Gary Holman pres- Phoenix for a total of four instructional week, the cal- line for farmers who want to Bubble still sense to commit to a specif- ent, the group agreed to dis- years, with a two-year stint endar gives staff and stu- receive funding assistance ic course of action based on cuss the issue further with at Saturna Elementary dents a two-week spring to install ponds or drill wells the draft agreement before the whole commission after School in the middle. break, running from March under the Canada-British in the air them, and others expressed meeting with SSTA repre- Jonker is retiring after 21 to April 4, with March 21 Columbia Water Supply Discussion about replac- concerns about various sentatives. fi ve years at SSE and several and 24 considered two of six Expansion Program. ing the Portlock Park tennis aspects of the plan. more within SD64. Before required stat holidays. An The National Water Sup- bubble went back to square PARC also accepted a assuming her role at SSE, additional instructional Fri- ply Expansion Program one Monday at a special detailed verbal and writ- Principal Jonker, like Mullen, worked day was added on February (NWSEP) is a multi-year, Parks and Recreation Com- ten presentation from Mike as principal at Phoenix. 1, 2008 to replace a Spring $60-million Canada-wide mission (PARC) meeting. Best, who has criticized both shuffl e The principal position at Break day. initiative introduced in 2002 Held specifically to dis- the specifi cs of and process Some administration staff SSE is currently posted. Christmas break runs to help improve the capac- cuss a previously tabled staff taken to offer a facility for within School District 64 December 24 to January 4. ity of Canada’s agricultural report outlining a new bub- year-round or winter tennis will be moving around next For more information, see community to address water ble option and proposed in the past two years. Best year. Calendar www.sd64.bc.ca. supply concerns. agreement between PARC was concerned PARC would Phoenix Elementary The program ends on and the Salt Spring Tennis end up spending more tax- School principal Marie Mul- details March 31, 2008. Farmers who Association (SSTA), the eve- payers’ money unneces- len will switch over to Salt School District 64 trust- Well and want to apply can go to http:// ning ended with a plan for sarily and urged PARC to Spring elementary (SSE), ees fi nalized the 2007/2008 www.agr.gc.ca/env/index_e.p PARC to get more feedback explore options. where she will replace school year calendar at last pond grant hp?section=h2o&page=bc on from the SSTA. With only four commis- Rineke Jonker as principal. Wednesday’s board meeting. Island farmers are remind- the Agriculture and Agri-Food Commission member Bob sion members and regional Mullen has worked at Besides using a four-day ed that June 1 is the dead- Canada website.

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Royal LePage NEWSBEAT TOM NAVRATIL Salt Spring Realty e-mail: [email protected] CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT www.saltspringhomes.com 537-5515 IMMACULATE HOME-OCEAN VIEW 3 bedroom, 2 bath, well-kept newer home in Smokers voted off the patio a quiet neighbourhood. Open concept, vaulted No arguments ceilings, gas FP. On gently sloping 0.48 acres that the decision was essen- received by the CRD. Nearly about health at tially unanimous,” said Gary 80 per cent of respondents adjacent to a nature park. Walk to beach and terra firma Holman, Salt Spring’s CRD spoke in favour of strength- hiking trails! BUILDERS LTD. director. “Generally people ening the bylaw. z å www.sirewall.com hearings $398,000 537-9355 who oppose a decision are “The very low turnout at BY SEAN MCINTYRE the most likely to attend the public hearings suggests DRIFTWOOD STAFF a public hearing, but that that smoking in selected Smokers’ days of light- didn’t happen.” outdoor public places is not SALT SPRING ing up while enjoying a Though Holman said as contentious an issue as patio pint are numbered he went into the process it was,” stated a staff report after Capital Regional Dis- looking for new informa- presented at last week’s MINI STORAGE trict (CRD) directors passed tion, none of the feedback meeting. a stringent anti-smoking submitted during a series “The public attitude 537-4722 bylaw in Victoria last week. of public meetings on Van- towards smoking in public The decision to give fi rst, couver Island in April out- places has changed.” second and third readings weighed the health risks Research reveals smoking to Bylaw No. 3300 means associated with tobacco is the single-most prevent- tobacco users have until July smoke. able cause of disease and 1 to light up on any public “No one opposed the death in the province. Each patio in the CRD where food bylaw based on the scientif- year, tobacco-related ill- or beverages are served or ic evidence regarding tobac- nesses kill 6,000 people and consumed. co smoke,” he said. “The cost an estimated $2.7 bil- The bylaw includes popu- debate revolved around the lion in B.C. lar Salt Spring Island estab- economic impact and I just Before taking effect, the lishments such as The Local, wasn’t convinced.” bylaw must be approved by the Harbour House Pub, Only 52 people attended the provincial Ministry of Fulford Inn, Moby’s and the the public hearings and Health and returned to the Shipstones. an additional 687 faxes, CRD board for fi nal approv- “The interesting thing was e-mails and letters were al. NEIGHBOURHOODS Mobrae resident loses property buffer to Mainroad tree cutting Ruth Burstahler seeks answers Every limb facing the road — and a few that weren’t — up to about the eight-foot-high to 27-tree ‘massacre’ mark of the trees was removed. She is now far more vulnerable to noise BY GAIL SJUBERG and exhaust pollution from passing cars and DRIFTWOOD EDITOR is certain her property value has dropped. A Mobrae Avenue resident is still recov- Burstahler could not get an explanation ering after 27 trees were either severely for why the “massacre” occurred, although delimbed or removed from the front of her she said Salt Spring Mainroad foreman John property by a Mainroad maintenance crew Charlton was extremely apologetic. on May 2. A Victoria Mainroad rep told Burstahler Douglas fi r and cedar — some only one he would visit the site this week. Urgent inch in diametre at the base — were all cut No other properties were touched on the to some degree or taken out, along with a street. Burstahler is now having her property couple of ocean spray bushes, and a large line surveyed to determine whether or not arbutus tree was even cut down. any of the trees were on the highways road BANKRUPTCY “I fully admit three trees needed trim- allowance. ming,” said property owner Ruth Burstahler, She wants islanders to be aware of the “but not cutting down.” damage tree-trimming crews can do to AUCTION She understood the need to improve sight roadsides and property edges. lines by trimming a tree on the Agar Road “I wouldn’t want somebody else to go corner of her property, but her lot is on a through what I went through. It’s only com- straight stretch of Mobrae and the trees grow munity awareness that can make a differ- Major supplier of fi ne high-end hand-knotted rugs to North America has declared about 10 feet from the road pavement edge. ence.” bankruptcy. All items have been appraised by an Oriental rug specialist using the insurance appraisal method. All items are free of encumbrances or liens. All items are COMMUNITY HOUSING guaranteed as hand woven, or hand made with natural fi bers; that no child labor was used in any part of the entire weaving process including gathering of wool or silk and Murakami project open for questions drying of materials. Majority of items will be auctioned unreserved. Consignments for liquidation from various cancelled exhibitions have been added to this bankruptcy sale. Info meeting set for There’s a waiting list of peo- school, between 5:30 and ple who’d like to live there 7:30 p.m. Sandwiches and VALUABLE CONNOISSEUR HEIRLOOM May 23 at GISS – how are selection criteria coffee will be provided, so With construction of being developed? When will people can come straight PERSIAN: ORIENTAL CARPETS Murakami Gardens now in people be able to move in? from work without starving. full swing, an information What’s the story about park- The meeting will include LARGE WOOL AND SILKS meeting is set to answer ing requirements on the an opportunity to see draw- everyone’s questions about site? What will the building ings and computer-gener- the community housing look like? How is it being ated pictures of the build- AUCTION: project. funded?” ing, to talk informally with “If you drive up Rainbow Salt Spring Community the people involved in the Road, you’ll see that parts Services Society, which is project — the Murakamis, of the old fish plant have overseeing both construc- the project manager, the been demolished and new tion and ongoing opera- construction manager, and SATURDAY, construction has begun,” tion of the project, is hold- people from Community explains a press release. ing an information meet- Services — and to hear a “And there’s a lot of inter- ing to answer any and all short report on the origins MAY 26 AT 2:00 PM est in the community about questions. It’s on Wednes- and development-to-date VIEW FROM 1:00 PM the project: how many day, May 23, in the multi- of the project before asking families will be living there? purpose room of the high questions. From fi ne decorative rugs to very high-end import and FOR Gas guzzlers take note master weaves of international investment standard DRIFTWOOD STAFF from scatter to large palace sizes. Gas is still expensive on Salt Spring. As of yesterday, Pay- THERECORD less and Save-on-Gas were charging $1.36.5 per litre; Patter- son Market, $1.38.9; Shell, $1.39.9. LL A recipe submitted by On Vancouver Island, Crofton Auto Service, a privately MAHON HA islander Sally Hysop for the owned Shell station, was at $1.24.9 per litre, said owner 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island Driftwood’s third annual Geoff Hopps. Community Cookbook pub- Before increasing his prices yesterday, Hopps was charging lished last week was unfor- $1.22.9 per litre. At that price, he was earning 2.5 per cent per Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, debit and certifi ed cheques. 15% buyers premium plus PST and GST in effect. tunately not identified. litre sold. If gas was bought with a credit card, 1.75 per cent of Buckingham Auctions; for more info call 604-538-3084 The Oyster Stew recipe on that covered card charges. Page 11 was contributed by Despite low margins, Hopps said he must remain competi- Hysop. Thanks, Sally! tive with nearby stations. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 5

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David Waddington “Cleanest buses in the province” Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor QuickBooks Setup and Training Columbia Fuels the wedge stuff,” said district transportation supervi- Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support sor Ken Garner. facilitates switch to 537-0854 The buses also recently SpecializingSpecailizing In Small Business biodiesel blend underwent federal government-funded retrofits, BY STACY including the installation CARDIGAN SMITH of catalytic converters and DRIFTWOOD STAFF closed crankcase ventilation School District 64’s school systems. buses switched to a form of This helps to make them biodiesel fuel last week, cre- even more environmentally Local Professionals ating one of the most envi- sound. you▼ can count on! ronmentally friendly fleets Although other districts “We have been extremely impressed by in the province. use biodiesel or have under- Martin’s Financial expertise and his commitment to providing Crews from Columbia gone similar renovations, excellent client service.” Fuels were on-island fuel- Schaddelee said he could Tom & Leah Woods Rocky Kinahan ling Salt Spring’s nine buses not remember encounter- Administrative Assistant 537-1730 with B20, a mixture that is ing another fleet to utilize Martin Hoogerdyk GRACE POINT SQUARE 20 per cent biodiesel and 80 both. Certified Financial Planner [email protected] per cent regular diesel and “These are going to be the requires no engine adjust- cleanest buses in the prov- ments. ince,” he said. CRITICAL ILLNESS Columbia will travel to The district’s non-idling Galiano Island in the next policy further helps reduce INSURANCE ■ few weeks to refuel the bus Tax free lump sum benefit 30 days emissions, Garner added. after diagnosis there. The less pollution stu- ■ ‘It’s a fact’ - one in three Canadians will The switch should reduce dents have to breathe in, contract a critical illness! the fleet’s carbon dioxide the better. Biodiesel reduces emissions by 18 tons per carbon monoxide and par- www.oceanswestinsurance.ca oceanswest@telus.net year, said Columbia Fuels’ ticulate matter, which are biofuels coordinator Kees particularly hazardous to

Schaddelee, making a cal- human health. PHOTO BY STACY CARDIGAN SMITH MAFALDA culation based on fuel con- Biodiesel costs should be Ken Boxer, fuel driver for Columbia Fuels, fi lls up one of the Hoogerdyk 537-1730 sumption last year. the same as regular diesel, if district’s school buses with B20, a fuel made from 20 per cent “This is new. It’s edge of not slightly cheaper. biodiesel and 80 per cent diesel. GANGES COURT “THE LOCAL” Dangerous drivers dominate court Liquor Store BY SEAN MCINTYRE February 10, 2007. Paper plates prompt DRIFTWOOD STAFF Officers observed Kenneth Howe police pursuit BBQ Draw A woman out celebrating a birthday driving erratically down the road and with her friends received a one-year through a stop sign at an extreme- A Quebec resident who stopped May 18th driving prohibition and a $600 fine ly slow speed before pulling over his in Ganges after police noticed him after pleading guilty to driving under vehicle. driving the wrong way down McPhil- the influence in Ganges Provincial When questioned by police, Howe lips Avenue on March 31 must pay Get your Court last week. “appeared to be in a manic state” and a $600 fine and cannot drive for COLD Beer & Wine Salt Spring RCMP discovered Sharla could not provide the vehicle’s regis- 12 months after pleading guilty to anytime this Pelter, 45, behind the wheel of her tration. driving under the influence of alco- Ford pick-up after she failed to nego- Howe was ordered to pay a $600 hol. Long Weekend. tiate a left-hand turn while driving fine and is prohibited from driving Officers became suspicious after We are open along Upper Ganges Road on June 1, for one year after pleading guilty to they noticed the vehicle’s licence plates Friday, 2006. driving under the influence of alco- did not contain any letters. Pelter sustained minor injuries and hol. Further investigation revealed the Saturday, Sunday her passenger suffered a minor con- “Though it was probably a good plates were made of paper. and Monday cussion and a broken rib. thing the driver was driving overly slow Corriveau failed to produce a valid from rather than overly fast, the public was licence and ofﬁ cers noted the suspect Slow driver still at risk,” said Crown counsel Barb smelled of alcohol and could not stand 9am - 11pm arouses suspicion Penty. still. The accused failed an approved The accused admitted to consum- A Salt Spring man attracted the screening device test. ing a 750 ml bottle of wine prior to the Locally owned and operated • 9 am-11 pm attention of police as he was leaving “I was just stupid, extremely stupid,” incident. He provided a blood-alcohol In Gasoline Alley 537-WINE (9463) Moby’s Pub just before midnight on Howe told the judge. sample of 0.110.

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B.C. FERRIES Set adrift: How will islanders fare with higher fares? y 2011, it could cost you 85 per cent more to get from Vancouver Island to Salt Spring Island compared to 2003 Brates. For Vancouver Island to Salt Spring routes, a single trip for car, driver and passenger using pre-paid discount tickets currently costs $26.70. In 2003, when the Coastal Ferry Act was signed, the same route for the same passengers cost $18.58. If the government does not increase its funding to the ferry system, PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Salt Spring Island Ferry Advisory Committee chair Bob Jones. this fare could rise to $35.08 by 2011. That’s an 89 per cent in- infl ation in PT2. However, even if fuel costs or what we have heard from the commis- crease from 2003 to 2011. In this in-depth look at B.C. Ferries’ fares, decrease, the surcharges will not since they sioner or the government that anyone is Stacy Cardigan Smith examines how rates are being set and the are incorporated in the fare cap. considering the elasticity of the market . . . which we believe is fundamental for trans- predicted impacts on island businesses and residents. Other issues portation economics," said Jones. FAC chairs point out other issues: FAC chairs fear dramatic fare hikes will The Coastal Ferry Act (CFA) was created an average of 85 per cent by 2011 for these • Communities are expected to foot the decrease overall ferry use. by the provincial Liberals in 2003 with the minor routes. bill for capital costs, such as new ships and • The provincial service fee is not linked goal of moving B.C. Ferries away from direct However, these calculations assume infl a- terminals. This is unreasonable as years of to CPI. government control. tion, or more specifically the consumer government neglect left B.C. Ferries in need "We would like sufficient funding from The CFA stated “price caps,” or the maxi- price index (CPI), remains at two per cent of serious capital investment. the treasury board to the service fee to keep mum amount a ferry fare can rise, are deter- for the duration of PT2, and there are no Jones likened the situation to a new high- price increases consistent with the CPI," mined for specifi c blocks of time, or per- added fuel surcharges. way being built for a community: if that Jones said. formance terms. Price caps for the second "In my personal view, it is likely that infl a- highway requires a bridge, it's a capital • The provincial government recently pro- performance term (PT2), which runs from tion will exceed two per cent and there will expense paid for by the province. The com- vided northern routes with $5.5 million to April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2012, are being be additional fuel surcharges between now munity may, however, have to cover bridge wipe out their fuel deferral account. determined now. and then," wrote Brian Hollingshead, Satur- maintenance. Other minor routes have similar accounts, Under the preliminary fare caps provided na Island trustee and former Southern Gulf "We question the consistency of [B.C. which the fuel surcharge works to pay down. by the B.C. Ferry Commission, ferry fares for Islands Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) Ferries with] other transportation [methods The government should consider a similar minor routes will increase by 3.6 per cent on chair, in a recent e-mail. and forms, such as highways and transit]," adjustment for these routes, FAC chairs say. April 1, 2008, and then by 6.7 per cent com- If the CPI becomes four per cent, which Jones said. • The proposed price caps reach across pounded annually until the end of PT2. Salt Spring FAC chair Bob Jones said is a FACs continue to argue ferries are the Gulf an entire route group. So long as the annual The tricky part here is fuel surcharges very real possibility, the fare cap amount Islands’ marine highways and should be increases equal out to the total price cap have been incorporated into the price cap climbs to an increase of almost 11 per cent funded as such. (for example 6.7 per cent), increases can for PT2, making the increases much higher. annually. • The "elasticity of demand" is not taken be higher for some routes, or for pre-pur- In turn, if the provincial government does Even higher fuel surcharges can also into consideration. chased tickets, said FAC chair for Quadra- not raise its subsidy, fares could increase by be added if fuel costs increase faster than "There is nothing in the Coastal Ferry Act Cortes islands John Sprungman. Increased costs considered What’s next? FAC chairs met with B.C. Ferry commis- sioner Martin Crilly on April 16 and with Ministry of Transportation’s assistant deputy ‘just part of doing business’ minister Kathie Miller on April 27. "We had a very good dialog," Salt Spring Despite potential ferry fare increases over the next four years, The situation at Ganges Village Market is similar, where many FAC chair Bob Jones said of the April 27 island businesses seem largely unconcerned with what it will of the products arrive on-island pre-paid, so the higher costs are meeting. "They were appreciative of our mean for business. blended across the board. concerns and I think that the concerns we Windsor Plywood brings a semi-trailer truck over from “We haven’t noticed a strong increase in the past and we’ve have are fi nally starting to sink in." the mainland between one and three times per week. Com- absorbed it,” said manager Mike Tyson. Jones and other FAC chairs are not asking paring 2003 invoices (the year the Coastal Ferry Act “We can’t just exorbitantly raise the price or we’re going to lose a for a free ride, and users expect to pay their was signed) to those from last month, co-owner Mike Ste- lot of business to the other island . . . We’ve got to remain competi- fair share. What they are looking for is some fancsik said freight costs have increased by about 38 tive and we’ll take it from there.” balance. per cent. It is true local businesses must "Ideally, we’d like to see them get suffi cient Of that 38 per cent increase, Stefancsik calculated 12 per cent remain competitive or risk losing money that we can see some stability in ferry is due to the trucking company’s fuel surcharge and three per “We’re not always in a customers to the big box stores. fares for the minor routes for the next four cent to B.C. Ferries’ fuel surcharge, leaving 23 per cent for freight, But at some point, it must no lon- years." including ferry fare hikes. position to raise costs ger be economically viable to go An increase of three per cent annually as For some products, the actual increase is hard to measure off-island to purchase goods. Ste- opposed to 6.7 is more manageable, Jones said. directly. Some commodities, like lumber, have come down in fancsik doesn’t think increased FAC chairs are working hard on islanders’ price, so “the actual product cost is less, even though the freight as much as freight ferry costs will cause customers to behalf to have a say in PT2’s ferry fares, but is more.” shop off-island as their own costs communities, especially Salt Spring, appear But despite the increases, islanders have yet to feel the effects. to bring supplies over will likely largely unconcerned. “We’re not always in a position to raise costs as much as freight has gone up because be higher. "Our community doesn’t do anything until has gone up because it really affects the customers,” Stefancsik “I don’t think it will make a big the last minute," Jones said. said. change in terms of people going Time is running out quickly. The government This seems to be the consensus amongst many island busi- it really aff ects the off [island], it will just make a will announce its subsidy level by June 30, after nesses, including restaurants. Within the last two months, Barry change in how much they pay, which fares until 2011 will be largely decided. Kazakoff, owner of fi ve island restaurants, has seen his delivery customers.” period.” Contact your government offi cials and tell company impose two fuel surcharges and one ferry surcharge, It is hard to estimate if or when them you want to see an increase in contributed for an average additional cost of $40 a week in winter and $60 in MIKE STEFANCSIK local businesses will decide they service fees. See below for contact information. summer. Windsor Plywood co-owner can no longer continue to absorb Kazakoff views these increases as part of doing business: “It’s the costs. just not abnormal. It’s just part of doing business in the world However, since the CFA was Have a say economy.” signed in 2003, the group of routes to which all Salt Spring ferries • Saanich North and the Islands MLA He has decided to eat the losses, because you “can’t raise the belong has seen fare increases of between 33 and 48 per cent. Murray Coell can be reached toll free at price of a burger.” If ferry fares across the group increase an additional 37 to 53 per 1-866-655-5711; by e-mail at murray.coell. “All businesses are competitive and all businesses struggle cent, reaching the average increase of 85 per cent over 2003 levels, [email protected] because raising prices in a small market just isn’t an option,” will businesses continue to absorb these costs, too? • Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon Kazakoff said. If the cost of gas is any indication, the answer is no. is available at 250-387-1978; kevin.falcon. Still other businesses have not seen such an increase. At $1.39 per litre, local stations are charging about 15¢ more per [email protected] At two per cent of total sales, Home Hardware’s freight costs “are litre more than those in Ladysmith. They claim the disparity is • Finance Minister Carole Taylor can be pretty reasonable compared to our sales,” said Mouat’s Trading based largely on the cost of transporting fuel to the island. If this reached at 250-387-3751; carole.taylor.mla@ manager Kevin Bell. really is the case, what will further ferry increases mean? leg.bc.ca GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 7 NEWSBEAT

GETTING AROUND Transportation plan moves forward More youth input wanted sections located along Lower Ganges ning between the recreation centre, Road between Atkins and Rainbow the Ganges Core and Upper Ganges, DRIFTWOOD STAFF Roads. Pape added. Plans for a new and improved Gan- Improved crosswalks, traffic calm- The transportation plan involves ges Village are rolling along as mem- ing devices and sidewalks are all part senior planners from the Capital bers behind the Ganges Transportation of the group’s vision to make the area Regional District (CRD) and Salt Spring Plan prepare to receive more public more accessible for pedestrians. residents joining forces to prioritize input on May 24. The event will feature panels outlin- which areas require what types of “This may very well be one of the ing proposed changes and maps on improvements. first projects for a completely rede- which participants may indicate where “It’s really unbelievable,” said Pape. signed and pedestrian-friendly Gan- they feel more or less work is needed. “We’ve finally got everyone working ges,” said Marion Pape, the plan’s Salt Based on the turnout at an event together and things are starting to hap- Spring coordinator. held earlier this spring, Pape said, she pen.” “We really want people to tell us if is confident the message is getting A preliminary estimate for the proj- this is the right way to proceed. This is out. ect’s cost and an updated timeline will going to be the second and last impor- What the group needs now is input be made available at the open house. tant public meeting.” from the island’s youth since they are The event will take place at Meaden Committee members are focussing the people most likely to use the net- Hall on Thursday, May 24 between 3 attention on upgrading several inter- work of trails and bicycle paths run- and 6 p.m.

PHOTO BY ANGELA GRUNDY MORE POWER: A helicopter transports loads of mixed concrete from the Gulf Coast Materials Rainbow Road plant OPENHOUSEOPENHOUSE to a construction site along the B.C. Hydro right-of-way last week as part of power line upgrading by the B.C. Transmis- SATURDAY, MAY 19th: 12:00—4:00 PM sion Corporation. Helicopter runs are completed for the time being, but islanders should expect to hear them again soon. SUNDAY, MAY 20TH: 12:00—3:00 PM FIRE DISTRICT Full-time fi ghter hired The Salt Spring Island Fire said the additional staff Protection District antici- member will help clear a pates meeting its home and serious fi re inspection back- business fi re inspection tar- log. gets following the hiring of a “At this point we need to sixth full-time fi refi ghter. catch up,” he said. A committee of district Each year, he said, the ISLAND-INSPIRED, ELEGANTLY DESIGNED trustees and staff, along fire department conducts with chiefs from neighbour- an estimated 300 property CRAFTSMAN HOMES ing fi re departments, select- inspections to ensure busi- ed Travis Guedes after an nesses and accommoda- extended interview process tions comply with district started in April. fi re codes. Speaking at Monday eve- In addition to its full-time ning’s monthly fire board staff, Salt Spring Fire Rescue meeting, chief Dave Enfi eld has 50 volunteers. NOW BOOKING INTERIOR PROJECTS FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE

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EDITORIAL Bye bye SD biz co slanders with their pulse on school district opera- tions will likely be glad to hear Gulf Islands trustees Iintroduced a notice of motion to dissolve the district’s at-times controversial business company.

The company, with a board of directors of school trustees and administrators, was created in the fall of 2003 after provincial government legislation made the change possible. With relatively little fanfare, the Gulf Islands district took the plunge, as it had already been focussed on “revenue generation” by offering a fee- for-service program for international students. The business company theory made some sense. With no promise of a massive infusion of government operating funds on the horizon, other Island must unite to beat addiction revenue sources were needed in order to main- BY HELANI DAVISON keep the fight against addiction high, with THE ISSUE: tain or enhance school We live in an addictive and addicted society. VIEWPOINT a special focus on our youth and teens as a School district programs. Addiction can be a killer. primary sector in need of help. We need to A profi table business Everyone is affected by the problem of addic- reach youth before experimentation becomes business is one way to get that tion either directly or indirectly. Chemical addiction represents addiction. I would like to see trained peer youth workers acting companies revenue. approximately 10 per cent of any community. Salt Spring Island as mentors. However, school district is no exception. This means we have, modestly estimated, more There are many issues regarding women and chemical use WE SAY: personnel and trustees than 1,000 people in active chemical addiction that include all that need more education. The consequences of young women Dissolving already have an ample social sectors. and chemical abuse can be catastrophic. One mistake can workload and everyone‘s Addiction holds no bias. This figure does not result in pregnancy or life-threatening STDs. Date islands’ company skills may not be geared include non-substance addiction such as gambling, rape drugs and “sex for drugs” are more com- makes sense towards the business of workaholics, television or disordered eating, which mon than most think, even on our innocent little making money, even if the can be debilitating if not devastating to the addict and “Participating in Shangri-La. We can assist existing programs and ventures are in their areas of expertise. the family also. All addictions share differences, but initiate new strategies in an organized manner. Few B.C. districts took advantage of business they also share commonalities. We can be creative. company legislation, so it was clearly not viewed With aggressive advertising and temptations every- a healing process Families of chemical dependents require strong across the province as a panacea to public educa- where that lure us into addictive behaviors, an orga- support as well, in dealing with this painful “fam- tion system revenue ills. nized and focused fight against addiction is neces- is an act of love.” ily disease.” The losses to family members can be An elected and accountable body should also sary to equalize harmful societal pressure. We are not overwhelming. Let’s make help available. not be operating in a structure without complete victims. There is much that can be done. Our greatest Let’s ask all those affected what they need: public scrutiny — and that was the case. resource is our community. In the past, islanders have youth, seniors and families of addicts. Let’s give That the provincial government recently altered pulled together to fight a common cause and had them voice. There is room for effective additional the business company legislation to address some marked success. I refer to the Texada anti-clear-cutting initiatives help; more group support, education programs, meditation and public concerns suggests the original legislation of islanders, the Salt Springers For Safe Food campaign and many relaxation groups. Church programs offer important healing as was fl awed. other impressive community efforts. well. Volunteers can come forward and get involved. Financial While the Gulf Islands School Board cites the It is that kind of Salt Spring Island spirit that brings us together as status should not be a factor in rehabilitation. Participating in a costs and loss of control associated with those one. Everyone can get involved with some organization and direc- healing process is an act of love. changes as the reason for abandoning the entre- tion to fi ght the ravages of addiction: families, friends and other con- Addiction is a mental, emotional, physical, spiritual malady. preneurial path, if it had been as successful as cerned citizens. We can identify the areas of need from the personal It is also a societal problem. It manifests in many forms includ- trustees originally banked on, they likely would drug transactions in our parks to the availability of support systems, ing rampant materialism and consumerism. Holistic solutions have adapted and carried on. Legislative changes not as fractured entities but as a combined effort. need to be incorporated with wisdom and compassion. The gave them an “easy out.” The power of this kind of campaign has been proven in the individual addict is a microcosm of a macrocosm. As we heal The district can still put energy and resources successful fight against the powerful cigarette companies. ourselves, we heal our community and our planet. We can make into its successful international and online Some of you will be familiar with the inspiring story of Alkali a difference. There is always hope. programs, but will not be diverted by arguably Lake, the native community that started an attack against ram- Is anybody interested in forming a discussion group? 537- extraneous projects. pant alcoholism beginning with only two sober, committed 8978. That way they can maintain a more steady eye people. Eventually, the whole community got sober. The writer is a Salt Spring resident with experience in the on the business of public education. There are many ways that we can generate awareness, and addictions fi eld.

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travel on the highway system With so many seniors spent “protecting some- to go directly to the source. present system or suggest a Short-sighted have not had their “subsidy” living in this area who do thing or other” from “us,” it I am a person who has lost municipality and opposed We, citizens and taxpayers reduced and are not forced not drive and for those who is easy to calculate it is cost- my business and loved ones all other proposed options of Salt Spring Island, have to pay an ever-increasing toll do but are faced with ever ing taxpayers around $2,634 because of untrue rumours could not complete the sur- observed the steady increase to travel the provincial high- increasing fuel prices, this is an hour. and gossip about myself. vey on a computer. in the rates charged by B.C. way system. indeed very exciting news. Gulf Islanders seriously Bahulla of the Bahai After it was explained that Ferry Services Inc. for pas- Why are the various coast- We would like to encour- need to have a look at what Faith says the problem with such a survey would be inval- senger and automobile traf- al and island residents and age everyone who can this kind of protection- today’s world is rumour and id, the Trust amended the sur- fi c to and from the islands. visitors that require ferry to attend the meeting at ist insurance is really pro- gossip. I feel the difficulty vey to allow for other points From what information transportation selected for Meaden Hall on May 24 for tecting us from, how effi- with rumours is being able of view. We urge islanders to is available, it is evident the special treatment? We are the discussion regarding the ciently it is doing it and to fi lter through the gossip to take the amended survey. In provincial government is taxpayers and voters, there planned pathway. why on earth we continue fi nd the truth. But gossip is Part Three under Additional BEV LILLYMAN, responsible for most of the are a lot of us, and we urge to go along like over-taxed usually based on someone’s Options, islanders should be SECRETARY, BRINKWORTHY PARK increases, through reduction the provincial government to lambs to the slaughter, pay- perceptions of their truth. aware that the Trust Act was of what they refer to as “the show leadership, not resort COMMITTEE ing for this perfect example JOHN DELLOW, amended in 1990 to provide service fee” (the subsidy) to to rhetoric and properly act of extreme taxation without SALT SPRING for municipal incorporation the operation of the ferry as our elected representa- representation? Over-taxed of islands whose population system. This short-sighted tives during negotiations for The Trust mandate speaks Invalid survey had grown sufficiently to approach is a departure “the second performance to protection for the ben- lambs require services that trustees from the stance taken by the term” of B.C. Ferries Corp. efit of the residents, not a The Islands Trust has same group of politicians C.E. HARDY, On behalf of the island’s bloated bureaucracy. recently received its report had no power under the act when they were in opposi- D.R. MCMAHON, POSSE (People Opposed PAUL MARCANO AND on governance in the Trust to perform. It would there- tion, and at that time recog- CUSHEON LAKE ROAD to Salt Spring Extremism) DREW CLARKE, and some options for change fore be completely appro- nized that the ferry system is we would like to thank Don SALT SPRING suggested by the Trust. priate to write in “municipal and always has been a part Pleasing path Nemeth for his astute obser- The report is available on incorporation” as an addi- of the provincial highway vations in last week’s letters Go to source the Trust website followed tional option. system. On behalf of Brinkworthy’s section re: the Islands Trust. by a survey for islanders to The Trust must also state With few exceptions, the senior residents, we applaud With the Islands Trust’s In the May 9 rants sec- fill out. A printed copy is publicly that all responses provincial highway system is the Trail and Nature Club ballooning budget now tion, S. Hunter writes about available at the Trust offi ce. to the original survey are built and maintained with tax and Island Pathways for close to $5.5 million a year, malicious gossip, saying The original survey was seri- invalid and only responses dollars. This includes bridges their initiative in their plan and with our calculations of you should go straight to ously fl awed because it only to the amended survey will and tunnels connecting sec- to develop a fi ve-foot path- roughly eight office hours the source because gossip allowed votes for changes be accepted. tions of highway separated way along the Lower Ganges daily for maybe 261 days causes people to lose work, that the trustees had pro- ALIX GRANGER, by water. Other taxpayers Road between Blain Road a year, making for maybe home and loved ones. posed. For example, anyone ISLANDERS FOR SELF-GOVERNMENT requiring such assistance to and Wildwood Crescent. 2,088 actual hours of work I think it is very important who wanted to maintain the LETTERS continued on 10 Islanders get deluxe service with premium-priced gas et’s stop beating up on the local gas ing distance. The bad news I can’t count the number of ation on how the economic world turns, stations, all right? Seems every year is that all of them, all six of times I have seen out-of- it is a considerable expense to the station we get the sound and the fury of dis- them, were gas stations, not town licence plates limping owner, with wages, WCB and Employment gruntled motorists (including yours service stations. The best I Peter into the Payless or Shell sta- Insurance premiums and all the other cuts truly)L howling at the moon, casting disper- could get from them was a tion on a Saturday afternoon the fl esh is heir to as an employer. It ain’t Vincent sions at the local service station owners. chocolate bar and a Slurpy. with a fl at tire, or the hood cheap. The photo emblazoned on page 3 of last And in broken English, the up, engine steaming. These But most of us just see the number on the week’s Driftwood, showing the new owner gentleman manning the service stations have even pump . . . $1.36 a litre, and we get annoyed, of the local Shell station, Blaine Johnson, cash register kindly directed HEADTOHEAD have been known to do fan knowing that a few miles away at a Super- smiling like he just won a big Scratch and me to the pay phone. belts on a moment’s notice. store Gas Station in Duncan, the gas is Win, certainly did nothing to improve pub- In these fast-food days, a service station All the stations on Salt Spring are “full around $1.23. At the end of the day, that lic relations. is a rare thing indeed. Bottom line? There service.” This is not necessarily out of some translates to less than $10 a fi ll for a 60-litre But there is more to it than meets the is more profit and less hassle in selling preternatural obsequious need to squeegee tank running on fumes. $1.36/litre eye. It’s a complicated deal. As chocolate bars and Slurpies than having a windshields. It has to do with the retro equip- For some, it’s annoying. But for others, it the talking head from Shell said, “head mechanic on duty in a grease pit full of tools ment in place at the stations. Apparently can be devastating. I have a working single- offi ce” has nothing to do with setting retail willing and able to fi x some poor sod’s fan there are certain standards, certain software mom friend who regularly clocks 90 kilo- prices. The local dealers can charge what- belt. upgrades and electronics that have to be in metres a day driving to and from day cares, ever they like. But if the supplier (like Shell) Convenience store/gas stations are more place before you and I are qualifi ed to pick preschool, work, grocery stores. She has a is charging the local Shell service station orchestrated than you may think. You pump up the nozzle. These upgrades amount to a big old gas-guzzling truck. She needs a big let’s say, $1.25 a litre, what’s a guy like Blaine your gas and walk into a smorgasbord of cash outlay of thousands of dollars — likely old gas-guzzling truck for her construction Johnson or Bruce Patterson supposed to do? candy, drinks, sandwiches, donuts, maga- tens of thousands, given the environmental job. That translates to 25 bucks a day for gas, There is a lot of overhead. zines and personal hygiene products. Very standards I’m sure are thrown into the mix on top of day care, groceries, high Salt Spring Let’s talk about service stations. A few few people get out of there with only a gas by government inspectors. rents and shoes for the kids. That extra 13 years ago, I was making a run for the ferry bill. The gas companies know this. Accord- And so, whether we like it or not, we have cents a litre means an extra $12.50 a week. from Edmonton. I cruised into the hinter- ing to Bruce Patterson, even this subtle to sit in our vehicles, searching under the For her and others like her, it’s another land of Vancouver, about 15 minutes from marketing ploy is factored into the price the driver’s seat for some forgotten magazine hard left hook to the midsection. For the rest Tsawwassen, when the fan belt blew on my suppliers charge. to fi ll in the time, as a bored high school of us willing to fork over $1.50 for an organic Landcruiser. This was on a Sunday, at four in We have two old-school service stations kid pumps our gas, secretly pining for the apple, $7.50 for a pack of cigarettes, or $20 the afternoon. The good news is that there on this island and we should be very thank- skateboard park. And while life is meting for a nice Pinot Noir . . . really . . . suck it up. were a half dozen gas stations within walk- ful for that. I know the tourists are grateful. out valuable lessons to this future gener- [email protected] 10 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION

LETTERS continued from 9 I say “edge” as there is no Great Diminishing Tea Par- shoulder for pedestrians to ties. All has gone well. Of retreat to. Especially when course, there have been a Gun fi re confronted with fast-mov- few bumps here and there, and pets ing traffic that passes by but it has been fun. Fulford The Annual General Meeting of the too close for comfort. There Some people don’t like Fulford Water Service committee will Toby has now been is only a ditch to leap into the idea of a pyramid-type Water Service be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at returned home safe and — a frequent and necessary thing. Committee 10 a.m. at the Fulford Hall, Salt Spring sound. action of both neighbours This pyramid has an end, Island. On Monday afternoon, and visitors alike. no one gets rich, and the Copies of the agenda will be available at May 7 around 4 p.m., fol- Cusheon Lake Road, like purpose of it is so worth- Patterson’s Store after May 22, 2007. lowing a week that included many on the island, is dan- while. Some people are so thunder and much gunfire gerous. It has become more busy, but in the last round from the firing range on treacherous since it and all that is required is to have Long Harbour Road, our the adjoining Stewart Road tea for two, and surely that is For information please call: 1-800-663-4425 very stressed dog Toby man- was repaved. Incidentally, not too onerous for even the aged to “break out” from our for those trying to shave off busiest among us. car while it was parked at our that extra fi ve minutes to the The beauty of the “tea gallery on Robinson Road at ferry, this route is exactly the parties” initially seemed to Upper Ganges Road. same distance and time. be that anyone could afford I was out of town and The legal speed limit is the $5 to come to tea — but my wife Maddy was check- 50 km/h and at the beach incredible, unimagined ing something in the back access/playground area the things are happening as a Heard the good news? room, so his flight was signs read 30 km/h. result of these events. unnoticed for a few min- Many of the 1,000-plus One is the ability to spread (If not, perhaps it’s time for a visit) utes, by which time he had cars that use this road every information about HIV and bolted from sight, most like- day hurtle along at excessive AIDS in an intimate and dis- ly heading north east away speeds of up to 100 km/h. cerning setting. from the gun shots. Road- These statistics have respec- There are so many good We’re eager to share our good news with you. ways or through the bush tively been documented by questions. would make no difference the Ministry of Transporta- “Can you be HIV positive In addition to an outstanding service experience, now we to him in his single-minded tion and by the police. The and not know it, even with also guarantee the best value anywhere in Canada. need to escape. This letter is former was recorded in 2001 a blood test?” “What hap- partly to let islanders know and may easily have dou- pens if a woman is HIV posi- he has been found safe, after bled since then. tive and wants to have chil- 1-800-563-HEAR having made it to the GVM Pet cats are not the only dren?” People are curious To experience it for yourself, call today where he was cared for by fatalities. Dogs too have about HIV, AIDS and other to book your FREE hearing test and 90-day trial a kind worker at the store been victims and deer are sexually transmitted infec- overnight. common casualties. And, tions. on any of our products. The other reason I’m this is a beach that is teem- I was drilled with great sending this in as a letter to ing with excited children questions at my tea for fi ve. the editor is to bring aware- during the summer months. And the amazing thing ness to the folks who enjoy But it’s not just the speed. about the increasing num- fi ring loud weapons or set- If you drive along this or any bers of people who will be Unheard of Service and Value. ting off fi reworks that these other Salt Spring country asked to “tea” is that we have hobbies have a negative side road on a regular basis you the potential of reaching out Guaranteed. effect in the animal world might think you know every to about half the people on on the island, even if a bullet twist and turn. Salt Spring Island. doesn’t play a direct part. Well, just now while writ- On this island of imagina- I would also fi nd it sadly ing this letter, a few hundred tion and intellectual bounty, ironic if the story had ended yards down the road a car it is no surprise that the teas with Toby being shot by stuck a tree and the driver have evolved to BBQs, video someone thinking they were taken away in an ambu- nights and art events. All the Conveniently located at Gulf Clinic, protecting their livestock, lance. How ironic is that; a fun is mixed with getting when in fact they’d have 241 Lower Ganges Road lone car unable to navigate great information on AIDS killed an animal who ran this narrow road — and he and women to the island. 1-800-563-HEAR because of gunfire from a wasn’t even speeding? What we don’t use for the www.islandhearing.com hobbyist. I know we’re not ignorant parties will get delivered to DONN TARRIS, people here, so it seems silly doctors offi ces. SALT SPRING to have to remind us that a Additionally, awareness of car can be a deadly weapon. a strong little support group I acknowledge that most — the Southern Gulf Islands endoftheroll.com Speed not people do slow down and AIDS Support Society — is worth it drive consciously. growing. Island resident Stella But to those few in the People are realizing that Lyonns-Davis was struck other category: please give living with HIV isn’t easy and killed by a speed- yourself time to react — slow here in British Columbia. ing vehicle as she crossed down in the playground There is more happen- Cusheon Lake Road on April areas, drive with courtesy ing than we could ever have 29. She was two and a half and awareness and be safe. imagined. years old. Salt Spring’s not a city. The We thank you, the island- The roar of a high-rev- time you save flying along ers, for participating and ving engine, followed by the country roads is only a few caring. We thank a grand- sound of screeching brakes, minutes at best. Would you mother in Golden for the was heard near the pub- be comfortable knowing idea and sharing what mate- lic access beach — a play- that those minutes were rials were available. Now we ground area. gained at the expense of a invite you to share your tea It could have been worse. life? What if it was a child? stories. She could have been a child NOMI LYONNS, I would like to collect them or an adult pedestrian. MARC DAVIS, as well as your fi ve dollars to Instead, she was a fun-lov- CUSHEON LAKE ROAD share with positive people ing, dearly-loved American in our community and our flooring for every room! Bobtail cat who regarded all Worthwhile province. humans as playmates. PEGGY FRANK, our National Flooring Event is here. Her tiny, nine-pound tea party VICTORIA body was left on the edge of We have had our first Laminates, vinyl, carpet + more the road in a pool of blood. couple of rounds of the LETTERS continued on 11 NOW until the end of May!

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Special fi nancing available OAC Now accepting For information please call: 1-800-663-4425 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 11 OPINION LETTERS continued from 10 There may be skeletons in Hitchhiking: Captain George’s closet, but... a wonderful there’s gold in them opportunity thar attics! It is coming summer. Donations needed! Already Ganges feels like a perpetual Saturday. The We have a week roads are crowded, the park- in a chalet in Switzerland, ing lot full, and the person without a car, AKA the hitch- a crab dinner for six, hiker, has to wait even lon- an upright piano, ger for a native Salt Springer to pick them up. an historical tour of I know I’m generalizing, Salt Spring, and lots of but I say this with the inten- other goodies...but tion to bring it to our awareness. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY we need more! The tourist and vacation- Linda Parker and Vance Smart hitchhike out of Ganges as Please call Fran at ers from elsewhere need to they head for the Fulford ferry. be educated that here on 537-0036 to donate your Salt Spring hitchhiking is a out the fi nances to purchase service or item. safe and positive way to get Don’t give a vehicle. I say large island around. Public transporta- because if you don’t have a tion sounds like a good idea, in to fear vehicle it can seem monu- but if this leads to people In light of recent news mental to visit a friend on a not being motivated to pick that crime is on the rise on Sunday afternoon in Fulford up hitchhikers, then we have our fair island, it’s probably if you live in Vesuvius. ArtSpring all lost. the perfect opportunity to Those who live on Salt I have lived in many plac- remind Salt Spring residents Spring understand the need es in the States and Canada just how important it is to to share everything, from and I know how wonderful it come together and acknowl- power tools to a cup of sugar TREASURE is to be in a place, one of the edge just what makes this to picking up a hitchhiker few left in North America, place so special. so they can make a soccer where a person can hitch- We could easily focus on practice. These are a few of FAIR hike regularly in order to get the negative and drown our- the endearing traits of Salt around. Not only is this an selves in the fear that is creat- Spring and I believe they LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS okay thing to do, it is a won- ed by events such as this, but actually make us a more derful opportunity to meet only practical solutions and civilized community by COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET and give to others while staying positive will help. teaching our children and July 12 - 14, 2007 casting a vote for love not All communities have had ourselves to trust. The big- fear. issues that force its citizens gest concern I have regard- For a human being who to look deeply at the root ing the sense of fear that is not in fear, there is a nat- cause of societal breakdown. envelops the minds of some ural inclination to share, to Our piece of paradise is no when they hear that crime give, to connect with each different than anywhere else has arrived in their backyard other. that humans roam. The big is that this way of life, that As the climate of fear is difference here is that we are includes hitchhiking, can be DONATE TO ARTSPRING’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER increasing in this world, small enough to get over hur- dissolved very quickly. we need to be vigilant, to dles that bigger centres may Let us not become a place . remember what it is that we not be able to overcome. where those who are too are affi rming, to ensure that I have faith in the citizens of young or less fortunate are we are participating in the this island to treat those who left without a means to move kind of community we want have been victims of crime, around the island because of to see. For it is these attri- as well as those who commit fear. The future of our young butes that make our home crimes, with a sense of decen- people depends on our abil- a special place to be, other- cy that speaks volumes about ity to mentor them in ways wise our sense of commu- who we are as a people. that are not always obvious. Fishing or Cruising nity and trust will fade as One of the traditions of I believe the simple act of has happened elsewhere. our great island that surpris- picking up a hitchhiker is one 33’ r Seaswi tripe It is a wonderful oppor- es many who come here is of those ways. It’s a charac- rl S tunity that is available to us the hitchhiking scene. The teristic that makes our island in hitchhiking; to meet peo- fact that young people and a friendly place to live. This ple, to give to others with- women hitchhike here as amazing island is a place that out having anything less, to a regular form of transpor- is cherished by locals and vis- affi rm that the community tation is shocking to some itors alike and I for one hope we choose to live in is one and frightening to others. it stays that way. of sharing and trust, not of For those who move here it’s If you see someone in hoarding and fear. quickly understood that this need, put yourself in their For the sake of the envi- is a very safe place overall. shoes and give them a lift ronment, for the sake of our Hitchhiking takes on an if you can. It’s just a small roads, for the sake of our air of normalcy not found gesture, but it means a lot to society, I thank hitchhikers in other parts of North many who would be other- when I pick them up. America. In fact, it is the wise isolated. 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LETTERS continued from 11 And now CBC program- sents some of the high- are the one-hour Sunday mers, without explana- est and most profound programs that gave the tion, let alone consulta- creativity of mankind, provinces a tiny piece of CBC tion, have dumbed down creations many of which the action. Ours was West RANTS and Roses the programming which have “stood the test of Coast Performance. wasteland we all felt was de rigeur time” for centuries. Katie Malloch, formida- Neumann for the wonderful for its mandate and given How have they accom- bly talented jazz host, was Rants slide show and website: salt- It was six years ago, April us instead a Minowesque plished this dumbing yanked from her comfort- Rants to the person or per- springgraphics.com/jim/ 24, 2001, that Newton wasteland of mixed and down? able jazz nest and given sons who let their dogs loose Julia Good Minow, the new chair of varied shows with names By eliminating the fol- Tonic for dinner seven on the spit at Walter’s Bay to the FCC (the U.S.’s equiva- like Tonic and Canada lowing: in-depth weekday nights a week. run the swans and oyster- lent of our CRTC) used the Live and The Signal and news programs from 6 to What bothers me most catchers off their nests at 6 Roses phrase, “ . . . a vast waste- Nightstream, all of which, 6:30 p.m.; all Art Reports; about this newly plowed p.m. on Monday. Shame on The Fernwood Parents’ land” in describing televi- except perhaps Tonic (a Music for a While, prob- wasteland, this dumbing you! It doesn’t take a rocket Advisory Council, together sion programming of the two-hour dinnertime jazz ably the finest of their down, is the idea that the scientist to ﬁ gure out what’s with students, parents and day. outing), are potpourri classic music programs “Mother Corp” can sim- wrong with that! Jan Thomas staff, wish to thank the fol- I am reminded of those programs: odd and varied with host Danielle Char- ply and with unbeliev- lowing, who so generously words as I listen to the mixes of music aimed at a bonneau, one of the most able arrogance thumb its Rants to the woman in the contributed their time and “new and improved” CBC “younger” crowd, who, it elegant music hosts on nose at an entire regiment blue car who passed me in goods to help make our Radio Two evening pro- is hoped, can be weaned any airwaves (her job now of classic listeners — the the school zone. I was doing Spring Fling Dance a suc- gramming. Another phrase from the radio they appar- is dj-ing clumps of forget- ones, incidentally, who 30 km/h. Why weren’t you? cess: DJ Darren MacRae for also works to describe ently now listen to. table “popsy” music from support the nation's sym- The school zone exists from the terriﬁ c tunes; Hilary and what has happened to that These new programs one to six in the morning); phony orchestras and con- the beginning of Rainbow Joe Clemente (for popping formerly precious oasis of are almost totally bereft of In Performance, two hours cert seasons — and there's Road to just past the new the popcorn); Michael Levy intelligence. That phrase is classics elements. from the concert halls of not a damn thing that can pool. Angela Anderson and the Fritz Theatre (for the “dumbing down.” About 90 per cent of us Canada hosted by Andrew be done about it. popcorn); Island Star Video We’ve heard the phrase will react to this alarm- Craig, a refreshingly feisty Writing to the outfit Rants to the driver of the (for loaning the popcorn before, of course, applied, ing news with, “Yeah, so relative newcomer; anoth- receives neither reaction RCMP Ford SUV, who we machine); Thrifty Foods and in fact, to our entire cul- what?” er Andrew (Shepard) who nor response. clocked at 60 km/h down Petra Hazenboom (for the ture and society. The “so what” is this: to used to offer classic jazz 'till I can recall some years Lower Ganges hill and 50 km/ bottled water); Ms. Jones, Whether it is education, “attract a broader audi- midnight (both Andrews ago fighting for the surviv- h through the new school 30 Ms. Weir and Ms. Andison’s music, literature, film or ence,” aka, raise its rat- have disappeared); and al of the CBC; I'm not at all km/h limit. Ian Abbott classes for the beautiful language, we are getting ings, our national Radio Northern Lights, late night sure that its current rather spring decorations; the dec- dumber by the day and the Two broadcaster has and early morning classics insulting behaviour war- Rants to all the people who orating crew and the clean- dumbness is being pro- chosen to chop from its with Winnipeg's Andrea rants much of a fight. read the rants and not the up crew; the staff for their moted because it sells stuff schedule 7.5 hours per Ratuski. RICHARD MOSES, roses. A special thank you assistance and support; and and makes money. day of music that repre- By the way: also gone BRINKWORTHY to Jesse Blanchette and staff last but not least, Jim Moult- at the Falconshead Grill for on, our janitor, for keeping their outstanding contribu- us tidy. And to anybody we WHAT’S ON tion to Jim Good’s celebra- may have forgotten, our tion of life; John and Verna apologies, but we are most This Week? Elliott, our dear friends, for thankful. Hope we see you See Page 23 lovingly compiling Jim’s all at the Fun Fair and thank favourite music and to Frank you so much for your time and effort.

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A belated multi-coloured sweet-smelling gigantic bouquet of heritage roses to the amazingly wonderful individuals and businesses (too many to list!) who helped support SWOVA by donating their time, treats and money to our fundraiser for the Respectful Relationships program “Life Without Parole.” A special thanks to the Driftwood for all your support helping to VIEWS, S.W. EXPOSURE, PRIVACY FEATURES, get the word out and to TJ NSSW DISTRICT Beans for the last-minute Enquire now for further information donation of coffee and tea; GIL MOUAT to SWOVA board members www.gilmouat.com Office/Res. (250) 537-4900 Zelly, Karena and Judy for [email protected] Toll Free: 1-800-537-4905 your boundless energy, SSI Community Theatre for your generosity, experience and calm; to the actors for their courage to go where no one wants to have to go; and •What’s for Dinner? to our community for making it all matter by coming to our performances. The Shopping list: THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET CURRIED BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD fundraiser was a success, R1 can black beans (or Short cuts to cooking for one or two © with Sarah Lynn and it couldn’t have hap- your favourite bean) Chutney: A chutney (British-Hindi, chatni) is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments pened without you! Thank originating from eastern India. The process of making chutney involves the crushing together of you all for helping our youth R1 Tomato ingredients. In fact, the use of a stone chutney maker is often regarded as being vital to create the to continue receiving the ROnion ideal chutney. Beginning in the 1600’s, indigenous chutneys were shipped to European countries R+R program! SWOVA Parsley or basil as luxury items. By the nineteenth century, types of chutney pandering to Western tastes (such as R Over 1,000 wild roses to 1 Cucumber Major Grey) were also being shipped. I enjoy incorporating a sweet & spicy chutney into chilies, R soups, salads and marinades. Why not add a couple of tablespoons to your favourite recipe? indoor cat owners for each Bell pepper of the songbirds that your R our RSmall pasta of y cat will not kill. Thank you Rinse & drain 1 can black beans (or your favourite bean), then combine with 1 chopped tomato,¼ cup so much for listening to the choice chopped sweet onion, ¼ cup minced parsley or basil, 1 chopped cucumber, ¼ cup chopped bell curry paste growing body of scientific RPatacks pepper and 1 cup cooked small pasta of your choice. research showing how cat R1 Orange predation is contributing to Chutney To make the dressing combine 2 tablespoons Patack’s curry paste, 1 tablespoon orange zest, the alarming decline of song- R birds across North America. ROil for dressing 2 tablespoons orange juice, 3 tablespoons chutney, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic negar vinegar. Whisk together to blend. Toss and chill before serving with sliced Naan bread on the side. Your cat will lead a long and RBalsamic vi healthy life. Karen Clark ead Come and try this wonderful dish at • ThisThis Thursday Thursday 12:30 1:00-5:30pm - 4 pm RNaan br THE GANGES VILLAGE MARKET FOOD DEMONSTRATION • ThisThis Friday Friday 11 11:00am-5:30pm am - 6 pm A very happy customer sends roses to Erik, the GANGES new owner at Beddis Road Garage. Many thanks for VILLAGE MARKET exceptional service! AB OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm 100% locally owned & operated GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 13

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TRANSPORTATION Counter petitions for local transit bylaw available soon Bus, sidewalks, pathways would form to the CRD. Forms should be available The proposed transit system includes two [that operate on Salt Spring],” Holman said. June 7 in locations yet to be determined, 20-seat HandyDART buses, one running Federal gas tax transfer funds cover the be covered by CRD system said local CRD director Gary Holman. between Fulford, Ganges and Vesuvius, and bulk of project costs, however, public money Public education opportunities, including the other in and around Ganges. Buses accom- is also required. The public share for this BY STACY CARDIGAN SMITH information packages and meetings, will modate wheelchairs and include bike racks. service will total $6.39 annually per average DRIFTWOOD STAFF occur before and during the time counter According to the bylaw, the transit system’s residential assessment. The wheels on the Salt Spring bus might petitions are available, said Holman. approximate annual cost to electors with an Although these are two separate services, go ‘round and ‘round sooner rather than To date, most of the feedback has been average-assessed property of $490,000 is they are addressed in a single bylaw. later as the establishment bylaw for a local positive, he said. $11.47. The counter petition was chosen to accel- transit system and transportation service hit “We all travel in our own circles and the The bylaw also establishes a transporta- erate the approval process. If the bylaw does the road last Wednesday. circle I travel in is pretty excited.” tion commission that would oversee the not pass, a fall referendum will be held, but With the reading of the bylaw at the Capital B.C. Transit announced it will provide Salt public transit system, as well as the “con- such a referendum is both costly ($10,000) Regional District (CRD) Board meeting in Spring with 50 per cent of the annual oper- struction, maintenance and regulation of and time consuming, said Holman. Victoria, islanders opposed to establishing the ating cost for a bus service in early April. The sidewalks and bicycle paths, parking spaces With the counter petition, a decision public service systems must sign a counter- annual subsidy is about $101,000, but will and facilities, and pedestrian safety and can be reached before summer holidays, petition or “elector response” form by July 9. increase annually as per operating costs. traffi c calming facilities.” allowing B.C. Transit to put out a request for To stop the bylaw from passing, 837 elec- Fare box revenue will generate additional “It will be the fi rst time that an entity with expressions of interest for service providers, tors within the Salt Spring electoral area funds. Buses themselves will be bought by a legal mandate to undertake not only transit and let local organizations to begin con- must offi cially submit an elector response the Union of B.C. Municipalities. but also the pedestrian and cycling services structing pathways and other amenities.

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG RAVEN STREET. Enjoy the weather and some pretty darn good food in the RAVEN’S INDOOR-OUTDOOR COURTYARD, or, celebrate with some GREAT MUSIC AT THE GRILL when we host PAUL BRAM AND TED COOK SATURDAY NIGHT. Visit both restaurants for a look at our new specialties ! See you soon. 16 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTSPRING Piano festival strikes ﬁ rst publicity chords Acclaimed Grace Tickets for all three con- certs are on sale now through Fong anchors three the ArtSpring Ticket Cen- tre. Grace’s recital is $18 for days of music adults and $10 for students. Salt Spring is about to be The two student recitals are invaded. $12 for adults and $8 for A small force of classical students. A series package pianists will descend on Art- for all three performances Spring on June 4 for a week is also available at $35 for of master-classes, practise adults and and tutoring, culminating $20 for stu- in three public performanc- dents. es on Friday, Saturday and “We hope Sunday, June 8, 9 and 10. people will The week centres on want to Grace Fong, a brilliant come and young pianist from Califor- hear all nia, who will work with ﬁ ve three per- of B.C.’s best and brightest GRACE formances, FONG young musicians in a new just like residency program. they go to “The idea started with see a whole weekend of mov- Simon Rook, a retired Salt ies at a film festival,” says Spring piano teacher, who Sipos. “This will be a won- heard Grace play at the derful opportunity to hear Leeds Piano Competition in a wide variety of repertoire England last summer,” says played through different ArtSpring executive director sensibilities by young per-

George Sipos. formers who are destined to PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY “He was hugely impressed be tomorrow’s stars.” by her talent and asked me to Master-classes which the WOVEN GOODS: Jane Mackenzie gives a weaving bring her here so our whole public can come and watch demonstration in the Saturday market as she creates her community could hear her are also planned, though the handwoven products. play. That idea grew into a times of those have not yet week long visit that will allow been set. CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL young pianists from around ArtSpring plans to build the province to work with on the anticipated success of Grace and to play for our this festival in future years. audience in a mini-festival.” “Jane Coop has expressed Island kids invited Stephanie Rhodes The event is being dubbed an interest in taking over Untamed Vocals the first annual Salt Spring the artistic direction of the Piano Festival. Student pia- piano festival next year, and to decorate banner nists are coming from UBC we would love to develop Children of all ages are invited to help decorate the Salt and from the Victoria Con- more short-term residen- Spring Island Children’s Festival banner this Saturday, May servatory. They will be billet- cies in music, dance, and 19 at the board walk in front of Island Star Video. ed in homes that have pianos other disciplines as time From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids can add their hand-print and available for practice. Grace goes by,” said Sipos. “Do I name to the banner, which will be hung across main street Fong will use the ArtSpring dare whisper ‘Banff West’ for in Ganges to advertise the island’s ﬁ rst annual children’s Steinway for instruction, and the future? Why not?” festival, which takes place next month. the public performances will Tickets for the Salt Spring This year’s children’s festival will be held on Father’s Day, be at ArtSpring. Piano Festival are avail- Sunday, June 17 at the Farmers Institute grounds from 10 Friday, June 8 will feature a able from the ArtSpring a.m. to 5 p.m. solo recital by Grace Fong at Ticket Centre at 537-2102. This is a one-day outdoor event the whole family can 8 p.m. The students will share For further information enjoy. two performance times: Sat- about the festival, contact For more festival information, visit the Salt Spring Cham- urday, June 9 at 8 p.m. and George Sipos at george@ ber of Commerce on-line events calendar (at www.salt- Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. artspring.ca. springtoday.com) and stay tuned for festival posters. MUSIC ON STAGE Island favourites return to Tree House stage Valdy takes Victoria takes the stage on Sunday, most influential songwrit- The season promises to May 20. ers. be another panorama of tal- Day spotlight at fi rst Salt Spring’s own award- The Simone Lamers Trio, ent through musical genres, musical weekend winning Canadian folk a popular local group of styles and origins, highlight- Irish Adventure music legend is well known musicians performing orig- ing over 45 scheduled musi- 7 nights bed and breakfast Salt Spring’s favourite internationally for his inal and classic jazz, soul cal talents, offering both musicians will be show- decades of compelling per- and R&B, will open up the well-known favourites and including car rental cased over the summer sea- formances and acclaimed season of scheduled musical rising stars of the Canadian From $519.00 pp based on double son with the Ninth Annual album releases. acts on Wednesday, May 16, musical scene. Music Under the Stars at the With 14 albums, 22 sin- with the week also featuring Summer music schedules Tree House Café in Ganges. gles, four gold records, seven local favourite Stephanie are available at Tree House Great prices With the ﬁ rst week featur- Juno nominations and two Rhodes on Thursday, Lisa locations in Ganges and ing a procession of island Juno awards, Valdy’s perfor- Maxx on Friday and Planet Fulford where everyone is on Alaska cruises stars, the May long weekend mance accomplishments Music filling the weekend invited to explore the new still available on is sure to be buzzing around are complemented by his with their “original urban menus and enjoy the out- certain dates Mouat’s Landing when Valdy status as one of Canada’s jazz.” door fully licensed patio.

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The Wardrobe Jambalaya Stuff & Nonsense Oe Fulford village a sure bet for fun, with or without gumboots National Park tours by kayak from Fulford Harbour Stepping off the Fulford ferry, it’s as if you’ve been transported who run them, also play a large role. scarves, bags and accessories, The Wardrobe is great fun for locals rooms and showers up at the office. In addition, boaters are $55.00 into another time and place: the colours seem more vivid and Take Bruce Patterson of Patterson Market. and tourists. welcome to use the ocean-side gazebos and tennis courts as To reserve call 653-4222 Ph. 653-4692 • Fx. 653-9221 smells more fresh. And with its historic buildings and pint-sized “He’s a very solid citizen down here, he’s basically called the Probably one of the most distinctive buildings in the entire vil- part of their fee. plants, everything appears more delicate. mayor,” Lee said of Patterson. lage houses Morningside Organic Bakery and Cafe. Morningside Up the road towards Mt. Tuam at 401 Musgrave Road is Ken Lee fell in love with the south end after visiting in 1989. Patterson’s is the local shop for gas, groceries, DVD rentals and is committed to nurturing the well-being of its customers by con- Sacred Mountain Lavender. Located on a beautiful property, “There’s a good strong feeling of community down here. Much everything in between. Patterson himself is also one of the best sistently providing unique and healthy organic alternatives. The Sacred Mountain is home to acres of organically-grown lavender. stronger than the 537,” he said, referring to the telephone number sources for local directions. store offers 100 per cent organic beverages; delicious wheat-free, Here, you can take in peace, tranquility and the symphony of ★ in the heart of fulford village ★ prefix that divides the island. Just up the hill from Patterson Market is Jambalaya. With an dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan choices; wood fired, freshly milled bees. The property is also a home to a place to grow yourself: After that initial visit, Lee soon returned with the intention of amazing assortment of beads, you can easily create a piece of bread and pastries; espresso and tea; hand-crafted sandwiches; Windhorse Centre offers equine-facilitated personal development stuff & Now Open purchasing land. jewellery to complement any outfit. Or to truly immerse yourself essential oils; bulk teas and herbs; herbal supplements; and locally- through experiential interactive workshops. Upcoming workshop “We got off the boat and there was a little real estate office in Salt Spring culture, pick up a funky hat and don it with pride. grown vegetables. Everything is organic in a very unique, environ- dates include: May 20, June 15-17, July 13-15, August 11, and Full facilities for you and your boat down there,” he said, referring to the business formally owned by The more feathers you can stick into it, the better. mentally-designed and built green space. “Taking care of people, September 8. A youth camp runs August 13-17. In addition, a nonsense Dennis O’Hara. Stuff and Nonsense is just one door up. Offering a selection of and taking care of our planet, now and for generations to come” vibrant energy workshop is scheduled for May 27. Before allowing Lee to purchase a lot, O’Hara quizzed him to hand-picked housewares, linens, clothing, toys and other beauti- is their motto. The Bread Lady, a.k.a. Heather Campbell, is just a short drive ensure he was “south-end material,” asking questions like whether ful trinkets, the store has the perfect gift for you or anyone on Further up the road is Solace Spa, which is celebrating its third from Fulford towards Ruckle Park. Offering organic artisan bread A shop so delightful you’ll wish for a sailing wait. he wore rubber boots and liked the prefix 653. your list. summer season. New practitioners are on board, offering lots of baked in a wood-fired oven, Heather comes by her nickname hon- “Eventually, it appeared that we could fit in down here, so we James T. Fogarty, tax accountant, is up next. He offers full tax new services. Julie Doobenen, spa coordinator, offers Jin Shin estly. Check out her outdoor bakery, located at 251 Forest Ridge Silk bedding, unique home accents, bought the lot,” Lee said. He and his wife Jill have lived there and accounting services for Fulford-ites and other islanders. Drop Do acupressure, hot stone and aromatherapy massage and holistic Road, or catch her at the Saturday market. table linens, stylish clothing, books, since 1991. by and say hi. spa services, including new heavenly facials; Alinka Porebska, Head towards Ganges and Salt Spring Vineyards is sure to catch Over the years, Lee has established himself in the neighbour- With its majestic blue mermaid, Salt Spring Kayaking is one of D.TCM, offers acupuncture, acupressure and hot stone massage; your eye. The beautiful property is home to some of the best wine French & Thai ﬁne soap, hood, sitting as school board trustee, fire board trustee and presi- the first sights to greet people off the ferry. Peter Allan has been and Seamus Roberson offers shiatsu therapy with his special in the Gulf Islands. Stop in to stroll the grounds and sample some classic toys, jewelry, art your hosts Bill & Gay Perry dent of South Salt Spring Island Property Owners and Residents running his eco-tourism business here since the 1980s. Sign up for touch. Solace has grown a lot recently, expanding to offer infrared wines and other locally produced foods. All the grapes are grown Association. He also played a leading role in the fight against a guided kayak trip today. sauna services. The sauna is spacious and beautifully done. It is a herbicide and pesticide-free. Be sure to pick up a bottle of their supplies, and so much more. #5 2810 Fulford-Ganges Road 250-653-4467 Texada clear cutting and organized the Fulford Tea Party, a rally Situated just past the local post office is The Wardrobe. With deeply soothing, relaxing and detoxifying treatment in itself. blackberry port, a favourite amongst locals. For the long weekend, Life is full of stuff and nonsense. [email protected] against increasing ferry fares. beautiful and colourful items hanging outside the shop, it’s Head out of Fulford and you’ll notice the Fulford Marina is the winery is open Friday to Monday, from noon to 5 p.m. Look for the meaning inside. But Lee is just one of the many amazing people who make nearly impossible not to stop and admire. Featuring new clothing up and running again after being closed last year for repairs. The charm and community-mindedness of it all ensures Fulford 653-4620 www.stuffandnonsense.ca Fulford the magical village it is. The local shops, and the people imported from India and Thailand, used and tye-dyed clothing, The marina offers electricity and water at the docks, and wash- continues to be one of the most exciting parts of Salt Spring.

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May 1st to Sept. 30th and Open Daily 10-5:30 In The Heart of Fulford at other times by appointment call 653-2315 107 Morningside, Fulford 653-4688 www.saltspringorganicspa.com Fulford Harbour I 653-9998 22 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Rock Salt ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT VISUAL ARTS on the dock Restaurant & Cafe in fulford thursdayTHURSDAY night NIGHT atAT rock ROCK salt SALT Murals get spring awakening FreshPrime Angus Rib, Prime yorkshire Rib, Yorkshire pudding pudding, Gene Bellavance garlicgarlic mashed mashed potato,potato, gravy gravy & vegetables& vegetables plane added to $15$15 harbour landmark Two public art pieces in Ganges are getting a new look from local artists Ama- rah Gabriel and Timothy Hume. The landmark mural on the can buoy at the Salt Spring Harbour Authority parking lot has received some character additions and the Island Savings butterfl y mural will have an information board johncameron.ca and legend installed. “Every year we do a wash and touch up, but this year I PHOTOGRAPHY am adding a new element,” said Gabriel, who’s done the PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY www.johncameron.ca paintings along with partner Hume. “Gene Bellavance’s The late Gene Bellavance’s seaplane is included in the mural on the can buoy at the Salt 537–5830 red plane will be fl ying again. Spring Harbour Authority parking lot. I am painting it as a memorial at the second anniversa- arrived on iar marine vessels, such as many positive comments ry of his death. Gene’s plane the island a B.C. Ferry and the now- we receive about the murals, went down on May 8, 2005 — Amarah replaced coast guard cutter I think the value of public while fl ying a photographer from Pend- Skua.” art is confi rmed. The names to take pictures of the Thetis er Island The butterfly mural’s of all our supporters will be Island Regatta.” and myself information board, includ- listed on the board.” The late Herk Roland’s from ing data on habitat, host and Gabriel gives art classes boat the Salty Isle was previ- Clayoquot nectar plants, will be built at and Hume raises doves at ously painted on the buoy, Sound. By AMARAH the Island Savings parking their Dovecote Gallery on noted Gabriel. the time GABRIEL lot entrance. Beddis Road. “When we fi rst started the we were well into the proj- “We want to thank every Gabriel is featured in the project in 2000, Herk used to ect and had gotten to know one who supported us in spring issue of Alternative come by every morning with Herk, he gave us a picture of the project,” said Gabriel. Trends Magazine, which is coffee and give us ‘advice’,” the Salty Isle and we painted “This is truly the Salt Spring now available at Salt Spring said Hume. “We had newly it along with the other famil- community spirit and by the Books. TRAIL CELEBRATION WHAT’S ON This Week? Pathway on the right track See Page 23 Islanders ask to support Pathway liability would be covered by such a commission. Brinkworthy-area trail Estimated to cost $90,000, the path will Island Pathways and the Salt Spring Island have a compacted gravel surface and be Trail and Nature Club are holding a “Sup- approximately one kilometre in length. port this Pathway” event on Sunday, May Weather permitting, the event will be held 20 to gain support for construction of an along the pathway itself from 1 to 3 p.m., off-road pathway from Wildwood Crescent with people invited to walk, cycle or jog to Blain Road. down and have some snacks. Organizers ask The path, which will parallel Lower Gan- anyone driving by the pathway on May 20 to ges Road, will be an alternative route for “please honk and wave in support.” walkers, joggers, cyclists, wheelchairs and Then on Thursday, May 24, Richard James small motorized scooters, bringing those and Associates will show their design visions people safely into the GVM shopping area. for a pedestrian and cycle-safe route from The event will also attempt to garner sup- GVM to Rainbow Road. The open house will port for a proposed Capital Regional District be held at Meaden Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. Trail (CRD) transportation commission, which and Nature Club and Island Pathways mem- will be created if it gains Salt Spring voters’ bers will also be on hand to give details of support through a counter-petition process. their “Partners Building Pathways” project.

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Japanese warming-heat therapy with Najma Romeiro 128 Hereford Ave. Arb For information and bookings 653.9085 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 25 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Spring Cleaning Time! quilts, duvets, % blankets, comforters, draperies & bedspreads 15 OFF (excluding feather beds) MONTH OF MAY • Great deals on Henry, Samsung, The best quality and Oreck vacuums window cleaning • Carpet cleaner rentals PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY • Floor scrubbers & polisher rentals tools in stock. FESTIVAL: “Fiona” and We have the answers to John Haynes, left, and Ruby your tough cleaning problems K. perform at Saturday’s Kidstock Food and Music Festival held at Falconshead SALT SPRING Grill. Linen & Drycleaners ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Tues - Fri 8 - 5 Sat 9 - 4 • 116 Hereford Ave. 537-2241 What’s that treasure worth? Art...music...food...friends...at home in The Gulf Islands Salt Spring Arts and smalls”; smalls mean- point out that many people ing anything from jewellery attend an event like this Council brings in to perfume bottles to small just for the fun of it, but the expert appraisers toys and other collectible experience can be surpris- items. She is also an expert ingly rewarding, too. !15!HA6C9H A>K>C< AQUA BY ELIZABETH NOLAN on textiles such as samplers. “People will come in with 0-" &)"!&1&,+*6 GULF ISLANDS LIVING DRIFTWOOD STAFF The only thing she is not items to be appraised, and The Antiques Roadshow is comfortable with is china. they’ll be wearing some- Aqua is distributed throughout the Gulf Islands, a cultural phenomenon that Tom Stark, who comes thing, and that’ll turn out to Victoria, and select locations on Vancover Island. sees people dig up old items to the Mayfair event as the be the treasure,” Stark said. "SUT from Grandma’s closet, have expert on Northwest, native For people thinking about "QQFBM The latest edition now available! 5IFXPSMEDMBTTNJMJFV them appraised by experts and tribal art, also comes to bringing in their collect- /0%08/5*.& JOPVSPXOCBDLZBSE Featuring • Arts Appeal - Salt Spring Evolves '0330$,&3 at mass antique fairs, and the table with over 30 years ible items, McLean advises #*--)&/%&340/ • Rocker Bill Henderson *3*/"'-0&3$,&4 come home thousands of experience. looking for unusual shapes, 304&("3%&/4 • Pegasus Celebrates 35 Years dollars richer — or perhaps Stark started out with signed designer pieces, orig- 0'130.*4& • Morning Bay Vineyard just with a good story. +0)/"*5,&/ Capital Iron in Victoria, spe- inal components intact and 3&$-"*.4)*4 •Arthur Black, Don Genova & more Salt Springers will have cializing in heavy hardware anything that seems really .":/&*4-"/%30054 their own opportunity to and marine artifacts. For the unique. AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE INCLUDING: "354]1&01-&]'"3.4]'00%].64*$]("3%&/4 join a similar event at the past 17 years he has man- • Pattersons Market • Vesuvius Store Arts Council’s Mayfair this aged the Northwest coast • Raven Street Market • Salt Spring Natureworks Sunday, May 20, when three collections at the Out of the “People will come Gulf Islands Living experts will be on hand to Mist Gallery in Victoria. - a fi ne read. appraise antiques, art and For 12 years he has worked in with items to be books. They will appraise up full-time doing apprais- Published by The Driftwood Call 537-9933 to fi ve items for just $10 per als for institutions, chari- Toll free 1-877-537-9934 person. table events and historical appraised, and Next issue July 4. Email: sales@gulfi slands.net Diane McLean has over 30 research. Reserve Now - Advertising Deadline May 25! Fax: 250-537-2613 years experience as a collec- Stark notes that Salt tor and appraiser, lending Spring has been known to they’ll be wearing her expertise to the Cana- host some valuable antique dian Antiques Roadshow collections in the past, and and several other charitable feels that many more inter- something, and events, as well as running esting items could be out ISLAND STAR VIDEO presents... her own antique dealership, there. that’ll turn out to be Vineland Hill. “A lot of people retire to McLean’s interest in Salt Spring so you never antiques began back in know what could show up,” the treasure.” 1966, when she got married he mused. He noted also that and set about to decorate a lot of old colonial families Flick Pick TOM STARK her fi rst home. settled here long ago, with Art expert Unrealistic Little Children’s Jason Tudor Then, 25 years ago, she connections to China and saw in a second-hand store India. the exact doll she’d had as a There are very good rea- It’s a good idea to have effects on the mind are absolutely real child. At $20 dollars, it was sons for getting your fam- your family history around With Little Children we have “sleepy” status. bases. Sarah and Brad mess around more money than she had ily heirlooms appraised, the piece ready in advance. the fi rst legitimate successor to Much like the case of American with little regard to the implications, at the time, but it set her on Stark says. One major rea- Further advice? Bring some American Beauty’s title as the best Beauty, taking Little Children knowing fully that disaster for both her way to becoming a col- son is that oft times these water and some patience fi lm about contemporary suburban too seriously as “realism” is a their marriages and their children lector of dolls. items can be of significant — these shows can be sur- malaise. mistake. It is more likely a dark is only a slip away. Meanwhile, Other items McLean value and yet are uninsured prisingly popular. Kate Winslet stars as New comedy. The documentary-esque the whole community reacts to bought simply because she because their owners don’t Mayfair runs Saturday England college professor Sarah narration and gentle hints (a trio Ronnie’s arrival like that of a pile Pierce, saddled with a comfortable of catty neighbourhood wives thought they were beauti- realize it. and Sunday at Mahon Hall of radioactive waste, exaggerating yet thrill-less marriage to a porn- have blonde, brunette and red hair, the threat to cataclysmic levels. ful. Over time she developed “The nice thing is people for $1 admission. Antique addled lawyer. Patrick Wilson respectively) suggest this humour, both a personal taste and an can get insurance and care appraisals take place only I had problems with the ending is Brad Adamson, whose own if the convenient plot-twists didn’t of Little Children, but maybe that’s eye for the unusual, while for [the item] properly once on Sunday. Tom Stark can be marriage is threatened by his make it obvious. her knowledge steadily they know what it’s worth, reached in advance at 1-800- because what actually happened unwillingness to put enough effort It’s an interesting twist for was not what I wanted to happen. grew. and make sure it gets passed 337-1107 if people would into passing the Bar exam and director Todd Field (who always Today McLean’s knowl- on to the next generation.” like advice before bringing moving past being a stay-at-home be piano player Nick Nightingale Of course, this makes sense when edge covers a range of “dolls Both McLean and Stark in their items. dad. from Eyes Wide Shut to me), you consider that the dramas within When Sarah and Brad meet at the whose In the Bedroom was a bleak (unhappy marriages, community local playground, sparks fl y. It’s not and haunting look at how tragedy mob-think) have no easy answers. long before the two are engaging in can destroy a family. Field’s no For a fi lm as unrealistic as this midday trysts and wondering about idiot, he knows that the suburban one, the effects on the viewer’s the very dangerous possibilities. thing has been done to death — see mind are as real as any presented Are you embarrassed about your teeth? Meanwhile, a convicted child Desperate Housewives — and outside the theatre. Maybe moreso We offer: adult braces for as little as 6 months - implants molester named Ronnie (Jackie thusly tweaks Little Children for when, accented with music and “ Earle Haley) has moved back maximum metaphoric effect. editing, a tightly crafted work such tooth whitening - cosmetic dentistry - veneers into town under a watchful The central idea is that all of the as Little Children can seem more public eye. Obviously, this is one characters are really little children vital than the walk home after the community that will soon lose its whose egos rest on the fl imsiest of movie. 537-1400 Dr. Richard Hayden New Arrivals... 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DRIFTWOOD EDITOR As he sang about the craziness of a If one way to preserve the past is to make company patenting a life form in Patent it new and fresh again, then the Early Morn- on the Wind, the music matched the fury ing Rain concert washed away any dust that of both his feelings and the prairie wind may have settled on some classics of North that blows pollen from Monsanto’s genet- American music. ically engineered canola into Schmeiser’s Last week three ArtSpring audiences were field. privileged to hear hot-off-the-music-stand The performance of Ruddell’s a cappella arrangements for choir and a rock/country/ choir arrangement of House of the Rising folk band in a fi nely crafted concert satu- Sun was electrifying, as was Lisa Maxx’s rated with hard work and obvious love of the own composition Way Down in Louisiana, music performed. inspired by an “art of the spiritual” work- SHORELINE DESIGN Tuned Air choir and its director — com- shop led by Leon Bibb and the Hurricane www.shorelinedesign.ca poser/arranger Bruce Ruddell — and Cana- Katrina disaster. dian musician Bill Henderson and his band Everyone loves to hear well-known hit took us time-travelling across a few decades tunes performed live. But sometimes you and genres. get the feeling it’s the last thing the songs’ A sampler? The lilting country sound of originators want to do. Jim Reeves’ Hello Walls; the 1959 Flamingos’ That wasn’t the case when Henderson and version of I Only Have Eyes For You (which band (who are not original Chilliwack mem- • fully insured included a fabulous “she-bop she-bop” by a bers, by the way) played Chilliwack stan- hot choir trio); and the Bob Dylan anthem I dards Rain-O and Fly at Night (the latter as Shall Be Released. an encore). I felt like so much care was taken The choral sound was buoyed by Hender- to give those wonderful pieces the reverence son on lead guitar and vocals, and his band they deserve. of ultimate pros — Ed Henderson on guitars Alternating solos and merging by the two • excellent and banjo, Doug Edwards on bass and Jerry Hendersons created an almost unbearable references Adolphe on drums. musical tension in Rain-O and then gently Choir members appeared completely at receded, just like a West Coast rain will do. ease and as if they were having the time of And the fl ashback to a late ‘60s outdoor their lives. In Midnight Special I loved the rock concert stage with the tuning session duet by Don Zacharias and Jane Arny. It transformed into an improv jam was a real PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY reminded me of something from an old Aus- thrill, along with the amazing piece Hender- MOMS: Three generations celebrate Mother’s Day with tin City Limits concert. son co-wrote with George Ryga. breakfast at Meaden Hall on Sunday. Seen here, clockwise Bill Henderson’s songwriting craftman- It’s hard to imagine how we could have from top left, are: grandma Marina Roland, Bridgette Kaye, ship really came through on his two new been given a more enriching and pure fun Peter Christenson 250-629-8386 Emma Kaye, “Itsy Bitsy” and Cleo Kaye. hard-driving rock pieces — one about Sas- evening, except if it was completed with the specializing in water access over steep & rugged terrain katchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser, who promise of a sequel. BRIDGE TRICKS Goddess magic at

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FITNESS CHALLENGE Island fi refi ghters ‘rock’ in Sooke Muscular Dystrophy fl ushed with success on Sat- Firefi t Combat Challenge in fighters raced up four sto- urday. Kamloops on May 26-27. reys carrying a 30-pound fundraiser sees “I’m the most fantastic Haase completed the hose bundle and then local woman take freaking female firefighter Sooke event in 2:14 and hauled another 30-pound there is,” she laughed. fellow recruit firefighter bundle up a rope before fi rst place Fellow islander Mitch- Colby Sawchuck finished descending. ell Sherrin placed second in 2:10. Competitors then pound- DRIFTWOOD STAFF among fi refi ghters aged 40- Rounding out the six- ed a 160-pound steel beam Local fi refi ghters brought 49 with a time of 2:02 min- member team, Doug Pons- with a sledge hammer for home several trophies from utes. ford helped SSIFR complete fi ve feet, then ran around a Flowers a skills competition and “The event was a fun the relay event in 1:57 and set of cones and advanced a by Arrangement fundraiser in Sooke on Sat- training goal and a great 2:07 minutes during two water-fi lled hose 100 feet to urday. team-building experience,” heats. shoot a target before the Beth Cherneff 537-9252 After competing in the said Sherrin. Designed to simulate finale: a 100-foot dummy 520 LONG HARBOUR RD. Sooke Firefighters’ Fitness SSIFR’s Dominique Gaud- firefighting activities, the drag with a 175-pound res- Open 10am-5pm Challenge, Fiona Foster of et also placed third among fitness challenge required cue mannequin. www.flowersbyarrangement.ca Salt Spring Island Fire Res- fi refi ghters aged 30-39 with participants to complete a Some 55 fi refi ghters from cue (SSIFR) won fi rst place a time of 2:01. course of fi ve different sta- the southern Vancouver among female firefighters “It was just a warm-up for tions while wearing pro- Island region attended the when she completed a chal- the provincials,” said Gaud- tective gear and breathing Sooke Firefighters’ Fitness lenging course in 3:22 min- et. apparatus weighing approx- Challenge. Entry fees were MEET utes. Gaudet and Paris Haase imately 50 pounds. donated to Muscular Dys- ENID “I rock,” said Foster, plan to attend the Regional In the first station, fire- trophy Canada. Enid’s world is small & lonely. 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Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hos- Sudden diffi culty speaking But only days before the pital. or understanding or sudden BY SEAN MCINTYRE 2006 event last May, Tyson “I was never a likely can- confusion. DRIFTWOOD STAFF woke up in the middle of didate, but we weren’t about • Vision problems — Sud- This year’s Big Bike for the night with a feeling he’d to take a chance,” he said. den trouble with vision. Heart and Stroke fundraiser never experienced. “Don’t waste time second • Headache — Sudden has taken on a whole new His hand had gone numb guessing. Go to the hospi- severe and unusual head- meaning for Ganges Vil- and he could no longer tal because time is of the ache. lage Market manager Mike feel his jaw. He had trouble essence.” • Dizziness — Sudden Tyson. speaking and experienced It turns out Tyson has a loss of balance, especially For starters, he said in a spells of dizziness. Fearing tiny hole in his heart. Small with any of the above recent interview, he’s lucky the worst, he and his wife enough not to warrant an signs. to be alive. Judy got out of bed and into operation, but significant enough to have doctors monitoring his status and prescribing medications. Tyson credits a swift recovery with making sure he was checked out at the fi rst sign of trouble. 3!&%s&2%%s#/.&)$%.4)!, “I am one of the lucky ones,” he said. 3ALT3PRING4RANSITION A stroke results from an (OUSE#RISIS,INE interruption or decline in OR blood supply to the brain. TOLL FREE Severe strokes may result 7OMENS/UTREACH in permanent neurological 3ERVICES damage or death if they’re not promptly diagnosed and PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE OR treated. Mike Tyson is on the road to recovery after suff ering a stroke TOLL FREE In North America, a stroke roughly one year ago. He credits his recovery to calling for 3TOPPINGTHE6IOLENCE occurs every 45 seconds and help at the fi rst sign of symptoms. #OUNSELLINGFOR7OMEN someone dies from a stroke every three minutes, accord- While strokes may happen Tyson said it’s unlikely he ing to statistics compiled by to people of all ages, they’re #HILDREN7HO7ITNESS will participate in this year’s the American Stroke Asso- more common in people event, though he already has !BUSE#OUNSELLING ciation. over the age of 55. a spot picked out by the side Risk factors include Between April and Sep- of the road so he can cheer on @4RANSITIONS4HRIFT3TORE advanced age, high blood tember each year, the Cana- other community members pressure, diabetes, high cho- dian Heart and Stroke Foun- pedalling for a cause he now lesterol and tobacco use. dation’s Big Bike makes its holds very close to heart. )7!6ISANON PROlTSOCIETY Physicians advise people way through 200 communi- For information about PROVIDINGSERVICESTHROUGHOUT to reduce salt consumption, ties across the country. THE3OUTHERN'ULF)SLANDSTO how to contribute to this WOMENANDTHEIRCHILDREN refrain from fatty processed In 2006, 55,000 riders year’s Salt Spring Big Bike AFFECTEDBYVIOLENCEANDABUSE foods and to stop smoking helped raise funds for heart fundraiser, contact Susan- immediately to lower their and stroke research and nah Devitt at 537-2570 or &UNDEDBYTHE risk of stroke and other heart awareness. This year’s ride is co-organizer Tanja Akerman "#-INISTRYOF#OMMUNITY3ERVICES disease. set for Wednesday, May 23. at 653-9984.

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5814 Banks Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3Y2 '5,&)3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3 [email protected] $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 29 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER Give loose change the boot this week Firefi ghters’ event ed nearly $25,000 to island charities. raises money “Anybody who sees us out for DARE there has the opportunity to contribute,” she said. DRIFTWOOD STAFF “This is one of our associ- Nearly 50 volunteer fire- ation events that everybody fighters will be out in force participates in.” across the island for their Proceeds from this year’s annual boot drive fundraising event will be donated to event between 10 a.m. and 2 Salt Spring Island’s Drug p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Abuse Resistance Educa- You’ll find volunteers at tion program so children the Fulford ferry terminal, can access the knowl- the Saturday Market and edge they need to make wandering through most informed decisions about of the island’s major park- alcohol and drugs. ing lots, said Fiona Foster, a “We chose this program member of the island’s vol- because it never hurts to unteer firefighters associa- get more information out tion. there,” Foster said. Over the seven years Fos- Donations can be dropped ter has participated in the off at the Ganges fire hall PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY boot drive, she estimates before, during or after the Grade 8 students Deena Whitcutt and Melissa Dollheiser check out fi refi ghting equipment at the Ganges fi re hall. the community has donat- event. ADULT EDUCATION Community Education group gets marketing plan boost Victoria Foundation grant provides island community’s educational wants. However, we have a series of “focus group” meetings with community leaders also learned that charging course fees similar to those paid and representatives of other not-for-profi t groups have just coordinator funding elsewhere will not cover all of the society’s operating costs.” been held. Salt Spring’s Society for Community Education can hire Francis said besides Salt Spring’s relatively small popula- Those present identifi ed a number of highly desirable a part-time marketing coordinator thanks to a $5,000 grant tion, the lack of core funding from a body such as a school new programming initiatives and discussed other ways from the Victoria Foundation. district or parks and recreation board hinders the group’s Community Education could be of even more service to That person’s duties will include face-to-face marketing of fi nancial stability. island residents. the society’s spring and fall offerings and helping plan and “Though we have received much appreciated ‘start-up’ Drawing upon this material, the society’s board is now execute a modest fundraising campaign in the fall of 2007. support from the CRD director, from PARC and from the preparing a business plan that will identify both new pro- The possibility of offering fi ve to seven-day shoulder sea- Salt Spring Foundation, core funding is not available to us. gramming initiatives that will be undertaken and the new son programs in conjunction with off-island groups such as We must, therefore, fi nd other ways of fi nancing our orga- fi nancing practices to be adopted over the next three years. Elder College, will also be explored. nization. Courses and programs offered in partnership with other “We are delighted the Victoria Foundation has recognized The Victoria Foundation’s one-year funding of a new part- Salt Spring groups will be but one of the new paths fol- both the importance of ‘life long learning’ on Salt Spring time marketing coordinator position is a major step in that lowed. and our society’s contribution in providing learning oppor- direction.” The society will continue to welcome suggestions from tunities,” said Judi Francis, chair of Community Education. Community Education’s request to the Victoria Foun- individual members of the island community as to specifi c “We have operated successfully for eight terms. While dation was part of the society’s “Project Self-Suffi ciency” courses and programs they would like to see offered. serving over 800 course registrants during that period, we initiative. Such suggestions are best sent by email to info@ssicom- have learned a great deal about how to better meet this Using funding provided by CRD director Gary Holman, munityed.com.

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WINDMILL PALMS ANNUALS & PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY $ HANGING BASKETS Four participants in the annual World Development Tea that runs Saturday, May 26 at All Saints are, from left, Yvette Clements, Nancy Wigen, Rita Dods and Sue Mouat. 15.00 IN STOCK NOW FANTASTIC SELECTION ENORMOUS VARIETY OF World Development Tea brings OF FLOWERING SHRUBS BASKET STUFFERS & TREES people and causes together Girl Guides and Comfort Quilts fl ocked to this popular tea,” press material www.thimblefarms.com states, “for a chance to visit with friends, old add to annual social event and new, while they enjoy refreshments, On Saturday, May 26, members of the home baking, plants for sale and a silent SOUTHEY POINT Anglican, Roman Catholic and United auction.” This year, Island Comfort Quilts THIMBLE Fraser’s churches will join together to sponsor the will also be on display. FARMS Thimble annual World Development Tea held at All Local Girl Guides will aid the sponsors Fraser’s Farms Saints By-the-Sea. with tea serving and will no doubt add their 175 Arbutus Road • 537-5788 Proceeds from donations given at the youthful vigour to the day. OPEN 9 AM - 4:30 DAILY door benefit people in developing coun- The event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m tries who are struggling to better their lives. Islanders who have well-documented Start-up money is often all that is required causes that require funding are encouraged to begin a sustainable change affecting an to send a brief request to The World Devel- entire village. opment Tea c/o Carol Williams at the Salt “For more than 40 years islanders have Spring United Church before June 16. Our fi rst clients, Tim O’Connor and John Dolman, are pleased to know they will have peace of mind GARDEN CLUB MEETING during any power outage. Gulf Island Generators is your complete sales, installation Gardening brought to new heights (electrical and LP gas) and service company - On Wednesday, May 23, ium overlooking Vancouver Patterson’s home garden including a 3-year parts and labour warranty. members of the Salt Spring Harbour and, as explained was moved over the Lions “An Authorized dealer of Guardian Generac, Island Garden Club will be in a press release, planned Gate bridge at night on a imagining a “garden with a a rooftop garden that would fl atbed trailer. A crane with the #1 rated generator in North America.” view,” as guest speaker Glen also integrate sections of his a 130-foot boom was used to Patterson talks about con- West Van home garden. aid in the construction. structing his incredible roof- “For two years the project Patterson has worked for top garden in Vancouver. entailed consultations with most of his career in the for- When Patterson decided architects, structural engi- est industry and is a keen it was time to change his neers, developers and many photographer and member lifestyle and move from city departments,” states of the Dendrology Society. his famed West Vancouver press material. An integral The presentation begins home and garden, he knew part of the planning was fi g- at Meaden Hall at 7 p.m. just what he wanted to do. uring out soil requirements New members are welcome The sky was the limit, liter- for the plants that would be and a $5 donation is sug- ally. He chose a condomin- living in the rooftop garden. gested for non-members. WOMEN’S HEALTH Holistic approach to breast health offered Fifty per cent of all women Body and Spirit. medicine, and for those are diagnosed with benign They will highlight that wanting to learn about a breast pains and lumps that breast health is not separate more empowered and holis- can be successfully treated from whole body health and tic approach to health,” naturally, say island holistic will explain the homeopath- states a press release. practitioners Karin Beviere ic approach to understand- The two-hour presenta- and Jamie Capranos. ing health and disease. tion begins at 7 p.m. Cost is On Tuesday, May 22 the “The information session $10 and pre-registration is two classical homeopaths is perfect for those wanting necessary as space is lim- will speak to women on to understand how home- ited. breast health at the Green opathy is different from Contact Jamie Capranos Raven Centre for Mind, naturopathy and herbal at 537-0602 to sign up.

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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY in league play, winning all but Darrell Watson hangs out with some of the 26 nine and 10-year-old baseball players he one game — and even that ended in a tie. His team won “SHEEP” ISLAND FUEL coaches. district and island cup champi- BOYS BASEBALL onships (9-0) and heads to “B” we’re still the “sheepist!” cup provincials this summer. At the U14 level, Salt Spring PATTERSON MARKET LTD. Rookie coach steps up to the plate player Kevan Brown’s Victo- ria United select team is also Operating hours: Open Sundays Teaching fun is top and 10-year-old baseball dedicated volunteers who off to provincials, after tak- 9:30 am - 5 pm fanatics. help make junior baseball ing third spot in the coastal of the order, says He volunteered for the happen on the island. A-cup championship. Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 9 am - 6 pm position when he realized “I couldn’t do this on my The team topped the pack Stat. holidays 9:30 am - 5 pm volunteer Darrell the teams needed a coach own,” he said. in league play, and won eighth Watson before they could start their “Having all this support is and quarter fi nal rounds in seasons. so inspiring.” the coastal cup event. A loss BY SEAN MCINTYRE Since Watson started Watson’s junior squads in the semi-finals against DRIFTWOOD STAFF playing ball as a youth and practise every Tuesday eve- Surrey springboarded Vic- Family Dentistry The Salt Spring Garbage remains an active member ning and play their games toria United into the conso- team tied the Salt Spring of the Salt Spring Island slo- on Thursdays. lation round, where it beat at Aces 157-157 during base- pitch league, he reckoned Teams are still recruiting Marpole United 4-0 and took ball practice at Portlock Park the whole coaching thing new players so everyone can third spot overall. Top-three GRACE POINT on Tuesday. would be a blast. take a crack at the game. teams earn a berth at the That’s been the headline Turns out he was right. “We have new players of provincial championships. every week since Darrell “The best part has got to all abilities joining all the Brown will be practising with Dr. Bob McGinn Watson took on coaching be watching them get better time,” he said. his Victoria-based team at responsibilities for two of as players and as people,” “We’ve got kids who are least twice a week until pro- the island’s junior baseball he said. “Baseball requires pure athletes and others who vincials July 5-8. New Patients Always Welcome teams last month. athletic ability and a strong are just getting started.” Also heading to the July 537-1616 “When someone asks me emphasis on playing as a As the sport gains popu- event is U16 player Raddysh, the score, I’ll always say it’s team.” larity among island children, whose Victoria United metro Bob something like 157-157,” he When Watson moved to Watson hopes the season team qualified for provin- said. the island from Ontario will be extended through the cials by taking second place “It’s always a tie and every- three years ago, baseball is summer. in Coastal A Cup action. body wins since the game is how he made new friends in “We’ll see how it goes,” Although the team placed about having fun.” a new town. he said. “So far, it’s been 11th out of 14 in league play, Before last month, Wat- There’s something about great.” it systematically knocked Dina son, 26, had never coached the game that just brings Anybody interested in out higher-ranked teams as Jeanette and has no kids of his own. people together, he added. playing or volunteering can it pursued the cup. In the Now he’s out on the field Watson has been equally call Gord Hollingsworth at quarter fi nals, Victoria Unit- twice a week with 26 nine impressed by the number of 537-9426. ed beat Surrey Nitro (league TRACK champions, defeated only once all year) in a 1-0 game. Cara Pamela The team lost the fi nals 2-0 Strong showing at Dogwood meet to Abbotsford, but its sec- • General Family Dentistry ond-place finish secured a • Orthodontics With stalwarts Kevan hon and Gix kept on improv- ond improvement over her provincial berth. • Check-ups and Cleaning Brown and Grace Morgan ing and showing their grit. previous best time. Raddysh says she will be • Mercury Free White Fillings since 1986 out with soccer injuries, McMahon showed solid Gix had one personal best training up to fi ve times a week • Safe Mercury Removal Nicole McMahon and Eryn improvement with four performance and two fi rst- in Victoria for the upcoming • Crown and Bridge Gix achieved five personal personal best times; 100m place fi nishes; 100m — fi rst championship event. bests at the Dogwood Meet — sixth in 14.39 sec., 200m in 14.03 sec., 200m — first Winners of the provincial • Cosmetic Dentistry in Victoria this past week- — fourth in 29.12 sec., 400m 29.03 sec., long jump — 10th A-cup championships at the • Teeth Whitening end. — fi fth in 66.59 sec., and fi n- with 3.31 metres. U14 and U16 age level qual- Member of the International Academy of At the most competitive ished third in the 800m at The club’s next meet is in ify for the national champi- Biological Dentistry and Medicine meet so far this year McMa- 2:35.19, an amazing fi ve sec- Port Alberni on May 26 and 27. onships. NORTH GANGES VILLAGE TUESDAYS ARE 10% OFF DAYS TRANSPORTATION PLAN (some restrictions apply) ...... Open house-meeting at Meaden Hall Thursday, May 24 / 3-6 p.m. MONDAYS ARE DOUBLE COUPON VALUE DAYS GANGES ILLAGE ARKET V M “100% Island Owned and Operated” 32 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION YOUTH SOCCER CHALLENGE CUP TOURNEY Players take on soccer challenges in high level, off-island programs Holland and Japan Fundraising is under- play in the Rijnpoort Inter- girls team. Sierra Lundy is way for all off-island soc- national tournament. also playing games “in age” among youth team cer players via a parachute The Whitecaps will also on the U14 Victoria United destinations plate drop at this weekend’s play top European compe- team, and has been invited Challenge Cup soccer tour- tition at the youth facili- to participate in a soccer DRIFTWOOD STAFF nament, while a 50/50 draw ties of professional clubs exchange trip to Ottawa at While most Salt Spring (also this weekend) will and watch the Ajax tour- the end of August. youth soccer players have help fi nance the fi ve players nament, which includes All Y-League teams are handed in their uniforms, involved in expensive sum- teams such as Manches- vying for berths at the Feb- a few are picking up new mer programs. ter United, Ajax, Barcelona ruary championships in ones as they participate in Davis, who was selected and Arsenal. Florida. high-level programs this for the National Training For the four Salt Spring Keegan Pearson, 14, will summer. Centre this year, also played players on Super Y teams — also continue his soccer Although an injury pre- on the Gordon Head Div. 1 part of the U.S.-based Unit- training this summer as his PHOTO CONTRIBUTED vented Salt Spring’s Cardin men’s team with his brother ed Soccer League — games U15 Victoria United select Among those selling “parachute plates” at Thrifty’s on Friday Davis from playing on this Tyler Laitinen. will be played in Victoria, team prepares for a trip to were, clockwise from top, Kevan Brown, Erica Rimmer, Adrian year’s U17 national team, The team fi nished second Vancouver, the Okanagan Japan in August. Alonso and Luc Comeau. The fundraiser takes place Sunday at the 16-year-old is off to Hol- in the league, and then lost and Washington. Practices He will spend the week land for an international in overtime at provincials. take place in Victoria and playing soccer and living the Challenge Cup soccer tourney, when sky-divers drop onto tournament with his White- In its inaugural year, Mill Bay. with a homestay family. the highschool fi eld and pick up eight winning plates with caps/BSCA U17-18 team. Davis’ Whitecaps/BSCA Victoria United Super Y Pearson’s team placed names on them. Funds raised go to off -island soccer players. Four island players (Adri- team has been designed to teams include players from fourth in the coastal A-cup an Alonso, Danica Lundy, develop and profi le players all over Vancouver Island, championships, just miss- Sierra Lundy and Callum for European, national, uni- and age cut-offs are differ- ing a berth at provincials. Island’s soccer players Gunn) have been selected versity and college oppor- ent than in Canadian league Plates for the parachute for Super Y League teams, tunities. play. drop fundraiser, which takes Keegan Pearson is training Davis is training four Twelve-year-old Adrian place at 2 p.m. this Sunday for a trip to Japan, and three times a week in Vancouver, Alonso was selected for on the lower high school ready for the big one players (Alonso, Kevan with his season running the U13 boys team, Cal- fi eld, will be on sale at the Brown and Meredith Rad- from May to the middle of lum Gunn, 15, is on the U15 tournament all day Saturday 32 teams vie for Sunday morning at 9 a.m. dysh) are heading to A and August. The season includes boys squad, while Danica and Sunday morning. and all finals are set for B-cup soccer provincials a summertime trip to Hol- Lundy, 15, and Sierra Lundy, The 50/50 tickets will also Challenge Cup titles Monday, May 21. (see related story). land, where the team will 13, are playing on the U16 be sold both days. in annual event Island teams registered for the tournament include the BY SEAN MCINTYRE Dragons, Salt Spring FC, the DRIFTWOOD STAFF Old Boys and FC Alumni. Sports Schedule Hot Tub Covers Nobody can say for cer- As much as the tourna- $ tain just how many consec- ment is a way for soccer Meals you would make.. utive years Salt Spring FC players to extend their sea- Look ahead to the 299 has captured top honours sons and keep in shape over if you had the time! May long weekend 538-8244 at the island’s annual May the summer, it has grown CheckCheck our out website our long weekend soccer tour- into an opportunity for Salt Spring Challenge Cup selectionfor our at nament, but judging from spectators to get a close look this year’s competition, at some decent homegrown for adult soccer teams Jana’sweekly Bake menus Shop or our and bragging rights may be up soccer. selectionEmbe at Jana’s Bakery Bake Shop WHAT’S ON for grabs. A skydiving demonstra- May 19 - 21 For more than 20 years, tion and “parachute plate” Christine Godlonton This Week? and teams from across Vancou- fundraiser, plus a penalty- 537- 0867 See Page 23 ver Island and the Great- kick showdown are sched- er Vancouver Area have uled to begin Sunday at 2 The Round Salt Spring Sailing Race www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com descended on Salt Spring p.m., providing some extra May 18 - 20 Island soccer fi elds to par- kicks for the whole family, «iÌi ticipate in the Challenge O’Connor said. Watch the Driftwood for details Cup, a three-day, post-sea- In addition to giving the OTIVE2 son soccer extravaganza. island’s economy a pre-sum- All events subject to change OM EP !UT AIRS Beginning Saturday mer jump start, O’Connor UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ ÃiÃ morning at 10:15, an esti- added, the tournament STOP BY THE SPORTS TRADERS mated 500 players on 32 UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>ÀÃ encourages the develop- TENT SATURDAY & teams will kick off recre- ment and awareness of soc- UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃÃ ational and competitive cer on the island. SUNDAY AT GISS UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}iÃ play on fi ve island fi elds. A youth tournament held UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi “We are well known as a every April modeled on No GST!! No PST!! UÊ-ÕÃ«iÃÊÃ VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌÃ fun place to visit and this is the Challenge Cup format Great deals on all kinds of UÊÕiÊiVÌ a great competition,” said has proven equally popu- soccer equipment if you need Joanne O’Connor, a player lar with a young generation with the Salt Spring Dragons of aspiring Challenge Cup islandsportstraders.ca it now or for next season 135 McPhillips Ave. ," Ê, Ê, *,- and the tournament’s reg- hopefuls. GO SALT SPRING FC!! Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm 537-5148 {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx istrar. Sites for this year’s games “There are many differ- include Gulf Islands Sec- ent tournaments to choose ondary School, the middle from, but we seem to have school, Portlock Park and developed a solid core group Fernwood elementary. Saltspring Island Golf & Country Club of players who return year Updated schedule infor- after year.” mation is available at Limited Number of Membership A beer garden and con- Sports Traders on McPhil- cession stand will be located lips Avenue or by e-mailing Openings in May/June 2007 near the Gulf Islands Sec- [email protected]. ondary School fi eld to help Results will be posted on MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM: EARLY SIGNING BONUS: participants and fans alike www.saltspringchallenge- cope with soccer fever. cup.com following the tour- • Unlimited Golf Year Round Sign up by June 15, 2007 and Players return to the pitch nament. •FreePullcarts choose from these value packages: • Reduced prices on power carts Junior golfers scramble Texas style • 10% discount in restaurant and pro shop • Driving Range Privileges • Members’ guests play at a discounted rate A two-person best ball Texas scramble was the format • Establish a handicap through the RCGA • Guest passes for last Friday’s Junior Day at Salt Spring Golf and Country • Participation in Member Leagues & Special Events Club. • Power cart packages Close to 50 youngsters competed for a variety of priz- • Privilege of purchasing a Members’ Yearly • Golf clinic packages es and bragging rights. Overall low-gross winners of the Driving Range Pass for $100 scramble, with a score of 42, were Charlie Holmes and Chris • Reciprocal agreements with other courses on • Flexible payment options Newman. Vancouver Island for discount rates Other winners included Stephen Greenwood for longest drive (13 years and over) on Holes #3 and 8; Josh Brown for MAKE FRIENDS AND MEET PEOPLE WHEN YOU JOIN THE GOLF CLUB longest drive (12 years and under) for Hole #3; Sam Miles for Website: www.saltspringgolf.com longest drive (12 years and under) for Hole #8. Miles also won KP for the 12 and under set on Hole #2, For details: Contact Club Professional/Manager Steve Marleau 537-2121 and Greenwood did the same for players aged 13 and over. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 33 SPORTS & RECREATION RUGBY Here’s my card...

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NOTICES 8 CARD OF THANKS 10 CELEBRATIONS 10 CELEBRATIONS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS THANKS SO MUCH to the kind soul who has, again, given so 5 BIRTHS generously to ease my fi nancial Jack & Yvette burden of living with Huntington’s. I Oh No, PART OF the baby boom? Call feel blessed to live in such a loving, Clements were BINGO Welcome Wagon for a personal supportive community. Thanks to all MEADEN HALL Baby Visit. Gifts & greetings from who leave their GVM tapes ~ it all married on Kim-O is 5-0 Royal Canadian Legion th local businesses and a warm wel- makes a difference. Love Lorna. May 31,1947. Our 16 year of come for baby. Andrea 537-8464. THURSDAY accredited Summer 6 DEATHS THANK YOU May 17 Kayak Season’s Youth Camps BEATRIX STAVERT Early Birds, 6:30 pm Full of fun, We are sorry to say that Beatrix Pass & Evening challenges & learning: Sponsored by Stavert passed away May 9, 2007, • kayaking • hiking Ladies Auxiliary Punch Cards 4 days before her 100th birthday. • climbing • camping She was born in Devon, England & Royal Canadian! Legion Br. 92. immigrated to Canada in 1910, liv- •Singles $250 1. Day Camps ing her last 8 years on SSI. Prede- All proceeds to bursaries for (ages 8-12) 2. Overnight Mt. & ceased by Al Stavert, a Vancouver The family of the late Jim Salt Spring Island students. •Double $395 City policeman. Survived by her son Marine Camps Ron & Elma, daughters Bev & John Good wishes to sincerely Please join their •Evening Passes (ages 12-18) Menzies & Lois Fleck, 10 grand- thank all of the wonderful from $199 3. 1 & 2 wk programs children, 16 great-grandchildren & people in our life for the family in celebrating Leadership Camp 1 great-great grandchild. Our spe- kind expressions of love and this wonderful (ages 15-18) cial thanks to Dr. Woodley and the 537-2571 or support. We are grateful and couple’s www.islandescapades.com nurses at Lady Minto. No service by 537-2553 Mom’s request. touched by the cards, fl owers, 60th Anniversary 537-2571 food and donations to the at a reception Heart and Stroke Foundation Come say hi! 2 - 4 pm Sat. June 2 Yoga in Jim’s name. We will all > here yea, here yea The Legion Patricia Anne Abbott Hart Bradley Hall, here ye, here ye remember Jim’s cheerful 7 pm Wednesday classes 103 Bonnet Ave. June 13, 1941 - nature and big hearty laughs. 869 Long He will be truly missed. No gifts please by request every day! Karaoke May 10, 2007 Susan, Sarah and Ben. Harbour Rd. ( Grace Pt. Square 537-2444 with 8 CARD OF THANKS 20 COMING EVENTS gangesyogastudio.com June 1st, 12-4 Dave YOGA WORKSHOP: with phys- d open-air play d HAYWARD’S iotherapist Brett Wearne. See & Nikki FUNERAL SERVICE www.spacetoremember.com for THE DRAGONS AND COACH DICK DAVIDSON details. June 22 - 24. RMT’s will craftsJune food1st, 12-4 games 8 pm Sat. 19 receive 14 CEC’s. J dmarket open-airJune auction1st, play d WISH TO THANK ECO-HOME TOUR: Salt Spring Island members & guests Sunday, June 17th. Tickets on sale May 17th at Salt Spring Community Services craftsJune food1st, 12-4 games welcome Books, SSI Conservancy offi ce, 12-4 invites you to: d d PATRICK BEATTIE and website: www.saltspringcon- open-air play 120 Licensed Funeral Director servancy.ca. Volunteers needed, COMMUNITY d d Blain Rd. free ticket for half day: call: 538- crafts open-air food play games 537-5822 #22 Merchant Mews 0318 or email ssiconservancy@ INFORMATION Box 315, Ganges P.O. saltspring.com. MEETING SSI, V8K 2V9 BEDDIS & CUSHEON Lake Area Resi- craftsJune food1st, 12-4 games Tel: (250) 537-1022 FOR ONGOING SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP dents’ Association AGM. May 30, 2007. Re: Murakami d d Fax: (250) 537-2012 Ganges Anglican Church, 7:00 pm. Gardens Community open-air play OF OUR SOCCER TEAM See www.cusheonlakestewardship. market auction com for details. Housing crafts food games 7.1 PET IN MEMORIAM BCSPCA ANNUAL Garage Sale music June 16th Now accepting dona- 5.30 – 7.30 PM market auction tions. New or like new items. music Sorry no clothing this year. Call MAY 23, 2007 163 Drake St 537-2123 to arrange drop-offs & 163 Drake St Tessera pick-ups. Multi Purpose Room, by *Rishlee Gulf Islands Secondary May 21, 1974-May 11, 2007 School, 112 Rainbow Rd EXPRESSIVE Thank You DRAWING Choices & Community Initiatives would Basic Photography Class Adventures in with like to wish a heartfelt thank you to the Self Publishing Gillian McConnell - BFA In three classes taught by a following businesses for generously professional photographer you Whatever your experience, join 8 weekly evening sessions donating to our Golf Tournament will learn the fundamental Fine Art photographers Russ and of fun drawing exercises elements of good photography. Wendy Kwan for a look at the Fundraiser. The money will be used for process behind the journey of from the model and still life on and off island recreational activities. New Dates! their book, learn how to: Chasing Light Stranger. Wednesdays: - draw what you see A total of $1287.05 was raised. May 23, 30 & June 6 Sunday May 27 - expand your range of 6:30 to 9:30pm 10am to 3:30pm GVM, Thrifty Foods, Mouat’s Trading Co., Golden $90 – Light Lunch provided drawing tools Island Restaurant, Harbour House Hotel, Choices, Week 1 - This is a Camera - capture the essence of Week 2 - Now What? Part “lecture style” as Our great-niece on ‘Tess’, SSI Golf & Country Club, Falcons Head Restaurant, Week 3 - It's all About Light participants learn about your subject her fi rst horse; Tess with Jill Louise Campbell Gallery, Skin Sensations, publication concepts, design, and more; and part "hands-on" - discover your unique her last of many kids Windsor Plywood, Slegg Lumber, Rainbow Road Three Classes for $90 Limited Enrolment as participants work with their drawing style (Sept. 2006). Trading Co., Ganges Yoga Studio, Island Savings own materials. Wednesdays 7-9 pm Tess will live on Credit Union, Volume II Books, Shell Gas, Payless, The course will cover the parts Participants can bring work they starting May 23 through her 3 fi llies. Save-On, Barb’s Buns, Roasting Co., Salt Spring of a camera, fundamental consider to be suitable for a Books, The Source, Key Pawn Trucking, West of composition techniques, and publishing project. Core Inn - 3rd fl oor Tesseras Tamsyn by how to effectively work with the Moon, Love my Kitchen, Island Star Video, Soul $20 drop-in or *Sir Drift, Natasea by artificial and natural light. Come prepared to take part in $142 for 8 sessions Beau David, Vibration Instruments, Apple Photo, Pharmasave, interactive exercises! Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Heather Martin McNab, This class is intended for either (includes model fee) Safari by Beau Magic, Their book, Chasing Light Driftwood Publishing, Ganges Garment Co., The Fritz a digital or film SLR camera and her many grand- that allows at least some manual Stranger won 3rd place in the Movie Theatre, Sports Traders, The Local Bar & The control. 2007 Prix de la Photographie for more info, bookings Paris Fine Art Book Category. fi llies. Gallop free Local Beer & Wine, Patterson Market, Cafe El Zocalo, and materials list phone my beautiful little Fables Cottage, and John & Rene Sutherland. Galleons Lap Atelier – Gallery Galleons Lap Atelier – Gallery 103 Park Dr. Ganges 537-5833 Arabian mare. 103 Park Dr. Ganges 538-0182 538-0182 [email protected] ^0^ www.glphoto.com www.glphoto.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 35 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS – 537-9933 [email protected] 20 COMING EVENTS 34 NOTICES 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED FULFORD COMMUNITY Nature School Society is now accept- STUDENT SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY SALT SPRING ISLAND SAILING CLUB Grants to Individuals or Groups ing applications for employment for projects of cultural benefit to the community. in our summer youth camps. Art Are you organized, dependable, energetic? Summer Sailing School July 2 to August 24 Camp, July 2 - July 13, and Sport Registration starts at the SS Sailing Club on Sunday, Preference to be given to SSAC members and Do you have strong sales ability, retail or gallery to events that make use of Mahon Hall. Projects Camp, July 16 - July 27, both experience? Computer basics, cashiering, display, May 27 from 10am-12pm. of 1 or 2 require an assistant coordinator Junior courses of an innovative nature are encouraged. arts and crafts knowledge a plus. Send a resume weeks long are off ered for ages 8-18 from Mon. -Fri. Professional development grants also offered. and three senior student assis- tants for each camp. Applicants and cover letter outlining what you can contribute 9am-3:30pm. Courses include Opti, White Sail I, II, Information & grant forms available should have some experience and why you would like to work at Artcraft to: III, Bronze IV & V, and Laser Racing. A at www.gulfislandsartscouncil.com working with young children for 7-day adult April Curtis, manager 114 Rainbow Rd. course is off ered (evenings & weekends) or Mahon Hall call 537-0899 all positions; some sports skills Learn to Sail for sport camp and interest and SSI V8K 2V5 or by email to and a Parent/Grandparent & ‘off spring’ course is also DEADLINE June 1, 2007 some training in art for art camp. [email protected] being off ered (Mon. -Fri.). For more information call John Moore 653 -9763 Deadline: May 18. Send resume to F.C.N.S.S., 112 Rainbow Rd., or FAX to 537-1678 Further information is available at SSI, V8K 2K3. Further information www.saltspringsailing.ca and then click on “Junior Program”. call 653-9383. ONE MALE Adult Facilitator required for SWOVA's Respectful Relationships program. Experi- June 22nd & 23rd 7pm-7am ence in group facilitation, un- IF YOU ARE Portlock Park, Salt Spring Island Fulford Info Centre derstanding of gender-focused LOOKING FOR WORK is pleased to introduce violence prevention, curriculum THEN READ THIS! Create a team, join a team, development, team participation, excellent verbal, writing, • Local Job Postings volunteer, donate, purchase a luminary. Karen Pedersen and computer skills, flexible • Internet, Computer, Telephone and Fax Services schedule. Minimum BA or equiv- (recently of Jana’s Bake Shop) for Marketing alent required. Please send • Individual Support and Information On: Honour those who have survived Cancer and those who and Promotions of your business. resume to SWOVA, 390 Upper • Wage Subsidies Programs have lost their life to the disease. Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, • Self Employment B.C., V8K 1R7, by May 23rd. Call Go to the website and have a look www.cancer.ca Opening on the May Long Weekend (250) 537-1336 with questions. • Employment for Youth & People with Disabilities PROJECTIONIST, Part-time po- QUESTIONS? for the Season sition available at The Fritz Movie • Weekly Drop-In Resume Clinics - Each Wed. 10 am - 3 pm Margo Greggains 537-8325 [email protected] Theatre. Experience a bonus, good ALL AT NO COST TO YOU To register, call 653-4699 people/technical skills a must! Drop off resume at the theatre or call the Phone 537-5979 / Fax 537-5976 or Drop In 34 NOTICES manager at 538-8725 to arrange an 10 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday Karen knows most everyone... interview. Beacon Employment Services, A FEW months ago I was walking Susan knows everyone else! SUMMER STUDENT needed at 343 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island Open Garden across the crosswalk by Island Star Transitions Thrift store. Full time, featuring Video. A yellow tow truck driving to- $13/hr. Post secondary students wards me from the east, popped out 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES required. Call 537-0661 or drop by Irises & Rhodos his clutch and revved his engine like EMPLOYMENT The government of Canada has WHEATGRASS ... VIABLE Busi- the store at #1 - 144 McPhillips Ave. contributed to this initiative. a stock car while coasting towards See Roberta. Bakers’ Gardens me, I am looking for the two ladies ness for sale, all equipment in- WANTED: HANDYMAN/ground- who saw this and said I should go 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES cluded, plus training. A spot to sell Casual Housekeeper 185 Furness Rd. to the police. I have gone to the YOUR OWN pet food business on at Saturday market. $3500 obo. Call keeper, flexible hrs. Apply 653-4430 police because of on going events Salt Spring. Turnkey for under $10K. Lynn 538-9080. Chris, call again. Fulford Inn. Casual Laundry Worker with this person and I need you as For more information call toll free: FREE ATM MACHINE! Mr.Cash DISHWASHER/PREP cook want- Lady Minto Hospital Come and select irises a witness to this event. Please call 1-877-738-3287, ext. 216 or visit ATM Network looking for 20 loca- ed. Apply in person to Seaside Restaurant. and other perennials John Dellow at 537-9417. www.ripleesranch.com tions to place free ATMs! Stores, bars, gas stations, etc... Zero cost to SALT SPRING Vineyards needs while in bloom or just 34 NOTICES you! Make cash every transaction! weeders starting Saturday, May Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking to fi ll come with friends and Reserve your free machine: 1-877- 19, $11/ hr. Please call 653-9463. the following positions: family to enjoy. SALT SPRING ISLAND 286-8164, www.mrcashatm.com. MANAGER NEEDED Fables Cot- WORK AT HOME ONLINE - Start tage, 35-40 hours a week, salary HOUSEKEEPER, Ref # 18109VI-DW Open 10 am till dusk a real home-based business. Work plus staff discount. Must be pas- when you want. Apply online and Performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties such every Friday & Saturday sionate about books and chil- start today! www.wfhbc.com. dren, able to learn simple Book as wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing in May and June 1 & 2. RECYCLING DEPOT fl oors; washing walls, windows, and ceilings. PET LOVERS join Multi Menu, Manager software, and have 349 RAINBOW ROAD free home delivery pet food & ac- great customer service and mer- Shifts: 7.5 hour day shifts with rotating days off. Bring your camera!! cessories, marketing and support, chandising skills! Bring resume no royalties, exclusive territories, to 112 Hereford Ave. asap. phone Qualifi cations: 150 franchises in Canada! www. will be closed 5370028. ¥ Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of multimenu.ca. Call 250-589-6368, SUB-ARCTIC SURVEYS LTD. re- toll-free 1-877-462-0056. education, training, and experience. quires a Survey Crew Chief. Must ¥ Effective verbal & written communications skills. Saturday, May 19 for the $$$ MAKE FAST CASH. Driveway have a minimum of two years expe- sealing systems, line painters, hot rience in conducting legal and/or ¥ Ability to organize work. Victoria Day long weekend boxes, hot pour crack machines, construction surveys. A diploma as ¥ Ability to deal with others effectively. 25 EDUCATION blowers, edgers, asphalt preservative a Survey Technologist or a degree ¥ Ability to operate related equipment. KINDERGARTEN TEACHING posi- products. Call toll-free: 1-800-465- in Survey Engineering would be an 0024. Visit: www.protectasphalt.com. tion open at the Salt Spring Centre (Open again Tuesday, May 22) asset. Travel to and work in remote LAUNDRY WORKER , Ref #18110VI-DW School for 2007/2008 school year. 55 HELP WANTED areas will be required. An excel- Operate non-domestic tumblers, conditioners, Four morning( .6 FTE) program with lent benefi ts packages is avail- SALT SPRING INN a maximum of 12 children. Looking able to the successful candidates. extractors, and/or dryers, and perform laundry Regular hours: requires full time line cooks, now, for a BC certifi ed teacher with a dy- Contact: Bruce Hewlko, CLS / duties such as sorting, laundering, folding and and for the coming season. Also re- namic, holistic approach to uphold Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sub-Arctic Surveys Ltd. Box 2441, weighing linen under general supervision. quires offi ce person with computer school's mission "to offer a secure Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2P8. Phone: educational environment in which a skills. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Call Jeremy at 537-9339, or 867-873-2047, fax 867-873-9079, Qualifi cations: child's inherent love of learning is cel- email: [email protected]. ebrated." More information on school's stop by with a resume at 132 Lower ¥ Grade 10 plus one year’s recent, related Ganges Rd. “See you at the Inn!” PHONE DISCONNECTED? Su- experience in a commercial or industrial website (www.saltspringcentreschool. per special: only $21.95 for first ca) or please phone Erin 537-9130. PAINTERS WANTED. Must be ex- month plus hook up fee. Every- laundry, or an equivalent combination of Send resumes to 355B Blackburn tremely energetic. 538-1685. one welcome. Guaranteed ap- education, training and experience. Road, deadline Friday May 18. KIDS ART teachers needed for proval. Free long distance pack- ¥ Ability to communicate effectively both TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/Con- summer at Fables Cottage. One hour classes, fl exible schedule. age. Call Easy Reconnect now, verbally and in writing dominium Manager. Many jobs 1-877-446-5877. registered! Thousands of gradu- Must have skills to teach small ¥ Physical ability to carry out the duties of the ates working. Online or home-study groups of multi-age children. Pick AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN position certifi ed course. Government regis- up info sheet at Fables. Deadline (one position available) at Ducha- ¥Ability to organize work tered. Information: www.RMTI.ca or May 26. 537-0028. rme Motors, Bonnyville, Alberta. Please submit resumes quoting appropriate Brand new 15 bay Ford facility. 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. KINDERGARTEN TEACHING posi- reference number & job title to: tion open at the Salt Spring Centre Fifty year proven track record. 26 LEGALS Make your rent School for 2007/2008 school year. Medical, dental, pension plan. Up CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS Four morning( .6 FTE) program with to $5000 signing bonus. Earn up Vancouver Island Health Authority with the National Pardon Centre. more aff ordable a maximum of 12 children. Looking to $37/hour. Apply now; cwelsh@ Employment Services Your peace of mind guaranteed. for a BC certifi ed teacher with a dy- ducharmemotors.com. Fax: 780- Begbie Hall, 1952 Bay Street, Remove barriers to employment, namic, holistic approach to uphold 826-3278. For a virtual tour: www. Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 If your household earns less than $28,000 ducharmemotors.com. travel, more. Free consultations. 1- school's mission "to offer a secure Fax: (250) 370-8570 866-242-2411. Apply online: www. and you’ve lived in B.C. for the past 12 educational environment in which PHONE DISCONNECTED? Low nationalpardon.org. Member: Better a child's inherent love of learning rates! Paying too much? Switch Email: [email protected] Business Bureau. months, your family may now be eligible to is celebrated." More information on for free! Only $24.95 for fi rst month OR dropped off at Lady Minto Hospital, school's website (www.saltspring- receive help for your monthly rent payments. + connection fee! Phone Factory Salt Spring Island. 29 LOST AND FOUND centreschool.ca) or please phone Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www. DIXIE IS missing from her Maliview The Province provides direct cash assistance Erin 537-9130. Send resumes to phonefactory.ca. For more information visit our website at home! 1 year old, short hair do- 355B Blackburn Road, deadline www.viha.ca mestic kitten. Black & some white. to eligible low-income working families Friday May 18. Vet tattoo in her ear! 538-5532 or with at least one child under the age of 19 OUTGOING, COMPENTENT, pro- 537-6801. active retail sales person/manager LOST CELL phone, possibly near through the Rental Assistance Program. wanted. Leave resumes at Aroma Vesuvius bay. Phone 537-9752. Crystal Therapy, Gasoline Alley, by LOST, MICKEY. Small shepherd the market. cross wearing a red collar. Last seen For more information on the WISTERIA GUEST House. House- in Fulford Valley. Very timid. Please keeper, kitchen worker needed, call with any news. 653-4207. Rental Assistance Program, contact part time, weekends, starting im- LOST, SILVER, wound wire ring. BC Housing at 604-433-2218 in the mediately $13/hr. Please call with Thurs., May 10, could be anywhere. references and résumé, 537-5899. PART-TIME DISPATCHER & RESERVATIONS AGENT 537-9785. Lower Mainland or 1-800-257-7756 FEMALE CAREGIVER required for Salt Spring Air is looking for a highly motivated Saturday, Sunday and Mondays. 34 NOTICES elsewhere in B.C. Experience supporting an adult individual who can work independently in a fast paced work environment. IF YOUR Driftwood subscription la- with a disability. Job includes per- REQUIREMENTS: bel has the date highlighted, now is sonal care, housework, meal prep, the time to renew! provide transportation and support Knowledge of MS Offi ce, Exceptional phone skills SINGLES CLUB! www.bchousing.org at recreational and social outings. Attention to detail, Good situational awareness, Ability to work independently INTERESTED IN a singles club on Send cover letter and resume DUTIES: Salt Spring? Rotation of meeting to: 1644 North Beach Road, Salt place, dances, marathon movie Spring Island, BC V8K 1A8. Answering phones, Dispatching aircraft, Flight Following, Taking reservations nights. Organizing board of mem- HARBOUR HOUSE is looking for MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS bers for brainstorming, call if inter- a dishwasher and line cook. Drop ested 604-802-6585. resume at the front dest, attention LIVE READING, LOVE* MONEY* Patrick. Please fax resume & cover letter to 537-9698 CAREER*. The best Canadian NOW HIRING full-time clerk for or email in Word format to [email protected] psychics 1-900-451-5756, $2.85/ HOUSING MATTERS Fulford Beer & Wine store. Com- PLEASE NO DROP INS / NO PHONE CALLS minute. Bell Mobility dial # tarot puter knowledge and basic book- (82768), $2.79/min. 18+ webcam keeping skills required. Apply with Only qualifi ed applicants will be contacted reading, www.mediumcanada.com. resume to manager. 36 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS – 537-9933 [email protected] 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED 118 COMPUTERS 335 FURNITURE MUST SELL! Power lift recliner chair, hot/cold water dispenser, Home Sweet Home CAREGIVER REQUIRED cherry china curio cabinet, antique Couple or small family to provide LIVE-IN CARE for a 40-year- mahogany hall table, fl oral bedroom 204 ARCHITECTS 225 DESIGNERS old male with Down Syndrome in his own four-bedroom home chair, round indian brass coffee ta- on Salt Spring Island. Must have residential care experience Salt Spring Island ble, 9 x 12 blue indian wool carpet. with adults with disabilities and related needs. Caregivers Community Services Reasonable offers. 537-9388. Neil Morie m a i b c FULL GREEN leather sofa: 2 green LET’S GET receive as part of a generous compensation package the use SUMMER architect leather swivel chairs with ottoman, great of a rent-free, three-bedroom, newly renovated, and centrally STUDENT www.neilmoriearchitect.com STARTED! located home. A valid driver’s license is required. shape $400. after 4 pm 537-4079. EMPLOYMENT ANTIQUE BED, quality leather furni- 4, Fulford Marina Bring your sketches & ideas ph. 653-4812 Please send covering letter and resume with The Recycling Depot ture, slate tables, harvest dining table creative design and together we’ll design (or references by May 25th to: on Rainbow Rd. requires & chairs, armoire, TV cabinet with responsive to site upgrade) your dream home. TV, VCR, tape player. 653-2074. craft and client Through the use of computer- GIFTS, 152 McPhillips Avenue a Student between the aided drafting, we’ll quickly Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V8 TWO COMFORTABLE living room ages of 15 -30, to work chairs, swivel rocker and wing back. produce the working drawings Fax 250-537-4572 or email [email protected] 35 hrs per week for the 537-4806. 220 CONCRETE you’ll take to your contractor. summer months. This FOR SALE: brand new table & 4 PLEASE CALL involves outdoor work in chairs. Wooden table (5 x 3 ft) and SALT SPRING ISLAND four upholstered chairs with dark HELSET DESIGN a busy public facility. COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY walnut fi nish. New $1200, asking 537-1037 Resumes can be dropped $400 obo. 537-4263. and ask for Jim Emergency Mental Health Response at the Depot or at DINING TABLE, 43” round with 16” Community Services at leaf extension and 6 upholstered Practitioner On-Call After Hours - 3 shifts 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. armchairs; octagonal table with 17 GULF 236 FIREWOOD – Friday, Saturday, Sunday No phone calls please. 1/2” leaf extension; x-long double bed with head and foot boards and COAST 4:00 pm to 12:00 am 1 matching table; queen size por- MATERIALS HONEST OL’S 60 WORK WANTED 140 MUSIC LESSONS table bed with air pump and frame. The EMHR professional responds to mental Call 537-9220. Serving the Gulf Islands FIREWOOD health emergencies on Salt Spring Island after ALL SEASONS GARDENING VIOLIN LESSONS. All ages welcome. Salt Spring, Galiano, •GUARANTEED CORD Overwhelmed by garden work? Ex- Day or evening. Ganges & Walker 342 GARDEN SUPPLIES hours. This position requires being on-call Friday, Mayne, Penders Cut, Split & delivered perienced gardener, excellent work. Hook locations. Call Tom Burton for DAHLIAS & CALLA Lily bulbs for •Cedar fence rails Saturday and Sunday nights from 4:00 pm to 12:00 $24/ hr. Call Peter, 537-1648. more information. 537-0054. am and responding to call outs as is realistically sale. $0.75 ea. or 3 for $2. Phone • READY MIX EXPERIENCED GARDENER for 537-4110. • WASHED GRAVEL 653-4165 possible. Referrals are responded to on an urgent hire. Phone 537-1431 and ask 156 RENTALS basis either via telephone contact or professional for Liz. 350 MISC. FOR SALE • REINFORCED STEEL • BAGGED CEMENT visit. Clients and family members are generally FOR ALL your renovation PARTY TIME EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- KONIG & SON interviewed at the Lady Minto Hospital for needs phone The Jobman at toration - antiques my specialty. • SEPTIC TANKS 537-2262. RENTALS • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL FIREWOOD assessment, consultation and referral. This position From TENTS to UTENSILS Free estimates, reasonable rates. Serving Salt Spring AVAILABLE HANDYMAN/ proj- Free house calls for shut-ins and requires a close working relationship with the on •NOGST•LOWESTPRICES• NO GST • LOWEST PRICES 25 years call physicians and fi rst responders including the ect manager. Carpentry, painting, heavy clocks. Mark’s Clockworks, 537-2611 Competitive & Reliable • BEST SERVICE 537-5061. RCMP and hospital staff while providing training landscaping. 20 years experience. Rainbow Road FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED Randy 538-0945. **Now available** for key stakeholders. EXPERT WATCH repairs by certi- 537-9531 GARDEN CARE. Weeding, bed Extendable tent-sits 100-500 fi ed watchmaker. We buy scrap prep, on-going maintenance & Pick ups at Love My Kitchen gold. Located between Crofton and Qualifi cations, Experience – a mental health more! Phone Kim. 538-8495. 537-5882 Duncan. Serving the Cowichan Val- 350 MISC. FOR SALE 351 MISC. WANTED professional with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing or JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER/ ley over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank ARCHITECT’S COLLAPSABLE DOCK MOORAGE for 36’ sailboat. Susan or Joy 537-4577 - Jeweller and Watchmaker, 250- Social Work or equivalent combination of education GAS FITTER [email protected] drawing table $100. 16 foot ca- Northside. 538-5523. and extensive direct experience working with the available for all your plumbing and 748-6058 (Duncan). noe building jig system, $750 obo. LOOKING FOR a single wide in mentally ill both as in and out patients. Three years heating needs. Reasonable rates. TRANSFER HOME movies to DVD: 537-9996. good shape, that can be moved. supervised outpatient psychiatric experience in Interprovincial Red Seal. Available MERCHANDISE 16 mm, Super-8, Regular 8 fi lms. STROLLER-NORWEGIAN Simo 537-2646. community mental health and/or inpatient psychiatry day or night for your convenience. We do video transfers too: Hi-8, stroller, very sturdy, lay fl at, water- RECENTLY CUT Arbutus branches. Seniors discount. Please call Jay at 8mm, digital 8, mini-DV or dvcam proof cover, cost $500, asking $150 Phone 537-8342 or 537-0710. is required. Eligibility for registration with 537-4680. to DVD or VHS tape. Foreign con- 302 APPLIANCES fi rm. Navy Baby Bjorn, new condi- ROUGH HEWN lumber wanted. appropriate governing body is required. Familiarity FINISH CARPENTRY, custom versions. SaltSpringSound, 131 tion, $70. Heart to Heart sling, exc. with hospital protocols and current familiarity with SEARS 5.3 cu. ft. chest freezer, 3 McPhillips Ave. 653-0046. Various dimensions required, suit- woodworking. Call Derek 537- condition, $35. 537-0779. able for building wood/garden associated medications is desired. 1986, cell: 537-7809. www. years old. Exc. condition, asking $125 STORAGE TANKS: water, septic, SAWMILLS from only $3,495.00 obo. Call 537-9388 or 537-2467. sheds. Prefer weathered cedar. Call dlburgess.com. sewage-holding (polyethylene). Eco- - convert your logs to valuable lum- Peter 653-2074 Apply by June 8, 2007, 4:00 pm with resume MATURE RETIRED R.N. available WASHER & DRYER in good condi- logical Systems: sewage-treatment ber with your own Norwood porta- for assistance with daily living action $100. Phone 537-5156. plants, effl uent fi lters. Visa, Master- ble band sawmill. Log skidders also 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and cover letter to: card, American Express accepted. tivities: Personal Care, Companion- available. www.norwoodindustries. 1/4 SIZE VIOLIN, great tone, bow & 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES GIS Sales & Rentals, call 653-4013. ship (reading, playing cards, etc.), com - free information: 1-800-566- case. $250 obo. 653-9898. Paul Gregory 22 BOXES exotic maple hardwood. 2 3/4 IN. MAPLE fl ooring, 180 sq. travel on or off island (shopping 6899, ext:400OT. YAMAHA CLAVINOVA, CLP115, Director of Adult Services Pre-fi nished, premium. 3-3/4” x 3’ feet, pre-fi nished. $750 obo. Like or medical appt.). Call Madaleine NEW LOADED COMPUTER ONLY piano keyboard, perfect condition, planks, must sell, 415 sq. ft., $1000 new, SL 16 Hijacker 5th wheel hitch. Salt Spring Island Community Services Society Jordan at 537-5635. References 99 cents/day! Everyone’s approved*. great sound, $750 obo. 653-9940. available upon request. obo. 537-4799. $250. Joe or Cindy at 537-5734. 268 Fulford-Ganges Road Get a loaded MDG computer right to MY PIANO is a very beautiful instru- HOT TUB. Cal Spa, 6 person. New Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K6 your doorstep from only 99 cents/day. ment in excellent condition and tone. cover, new heater, rebuilt pump. Includes everything you need: 1 GB Natural fi nish in a fruitwood colour, SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE Good cedar skirt. 1/2 year warranty. JOB SQUAD RAM, 250GB HD, 19” LCD fl at panel, complete with matching bench and * CALL NOW FOR ESTIMATES $1950. 538-8244. Casual Admitting Clerk ON ALL YOUR BUILDING Windows Vista & more; plus get a music light. A compact, apartment ON HOUSE PAINTING* PRICES HAVE gone down! I didn’t free* printer/scanner/copier (*call for Casual Clerk ONLY 3 BOOKINGS LEFT REQUIREMENTS! size only 39” high. My need is to believe it either. Water storage tanks conditions) 1-800-236-2504. downsize so it is attractively priced for Medical/Steno “Serving the Island • Flooring and water delivery. Isles West Water RECONNECT YOUR HOME a quick sale. $500 fi rm. 537-4643. Since 1989” Lady Minto Hospital Services. 653-4513. PHONE! No one refused! Free acti- 537-5703 • Heating BE READY for winter. Large Ariens vation, unlimited local calling, great 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking to fi ll • Eaves snowblower. Electric start, excel- long distance rates. Transfer for free. SHITZU PUPPIES, 5 males, 2 the following position: lent condition. Seldom used. Works Call National Teleconnect 1-866-443- females, ready to go June 10. Vet THE • Plumbing great! $400 obo. 537-1411. 4408, www.nationalteleconnect.com. checked & fi rst shots, will deliver. $650. 250-296-0044. ADMITTING CLERK, Ref # 18105VI-DW • Roofing 8’ X 12’ GLASS SOLARIUM, 2 AFFORDABLE PHONE RECON- HARDWORKING louvered windows, $250 obo. 537- NECTION. Bad credit - no problem! ENGLISH SPRINGER Spaniels, Performs the functions of receptionist, cashier, HANDYMEN 4078. Call Tembo Telecom and ask about pure bred, ready, June 21. Phone and switchboard operator and performs activities For all your building CLEAN DOUBLE bed with brass our new customer special. Sign up 250-246-2953. garbage pick-up • hauling requirements, large or small! related to the admission and discharge of patients headboard, box spring, mattress online and save $20. 1-877-266- THE SPCA always accepts kittens. and clerical duties pertaining to data entry of clean-up • recycling and frame, $50. Also, 4 pcs. tem- 6398; www.tembo.ca. Please do not abandon. We also of- outpatient M.S.P. information. Shifts: 8.0 hour day lawn mowing • gardening pered glass, good for greenhouse. AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. fer spay/neuter assistance. Please & evening shifts with weekends, statutory holidays brush cutting • hedge trimming $5 ea. 537-5452. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ do not let your cat have a litter. Cat & every 2nd Friday off. chain saw work • fi re wood 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. SUNDANCE TRAMPOLINE $250 U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, overpopulation is a real problem. fencing • small repairs 537-4978 obo, 50's buffet $60, twin mates bed sulfur, smell, manganese from well Call 537-2123 for help. water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800- Qualifi cations: and more! with 3 drawers and mattress $50. oak and maple refi nished dresser BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com. 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES ¥ Grade 12 plus 2 years recent related experience ON TIME, RELIABLE 322 COMPUTERS with mirror $150, teak fl oor lamp FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS: du- THIS COLUMN is designed for free or an equivalent combination of education, QUICK AND FRIENDLY CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, with shade $50, 537-5764. rable, dependable, pre-engineered, recyclable items only (no animals). training, and experience. KLAUS 653-9101 software and networking support. MODERN MAID black stove top, 2 all-steel structures. Custom-made There is no charge to place items ¥ Minimum typing speed 50 w.p.m. We do housecalls. 537-2827 or burner, grill, downdraft,, $150. Delta, to suit your needs and require- in this column. Ads can be submit- ¥ Computer skills. (cell) 538-7017. Please go and size 7, women’s white fi gure skates, ments. Factory-direct affordable ted in person at the Driftwood offi ce ¥ Knowledge of medical terminology an asset. back-up your important data now! $20. Bike rack, $10. 653-2311. prices. Call 1-800-668-8653, ext. (328 Lower Ganges Road) by nor- mal deadline (Monday 4 pm.) or by STRONG MACINTOSH COMPUTERS, OS9 PACE CARGO trailer, 6’ x 10’, 170, for free brochure. ¥ Strong organization skills; verbal & written phone 537-9933, fax 537-2613 or WOMAN & OS10, maintenance, effi ciency, double rear doors plus side door. ALL STEEL BUILDING SALE... communication skills. email driftwood@gulfi slands.net. HAULING set-up, upgrades, $30/hr. Free Torsion suspension. Near mint con- Many models and sizes. Some phone help. Tutoring $20/ hr. Used dition. $3100. 537-8481. limited prepackaged specials ready SALT SPRING Island Recycle Depot MEDICAL STENOGRAPHER , Ref #18108VI-DW RENO CLEANUP to go or deposit holds for three is located at 349 Rainbow Rd. We JUNK TO THE DUMP Mac’s. 537-4470. DECK-PATIO-Greenhouse. Tem- Performs medical transcription and related clerical pered glass panels. 5 mm ., 4 mm., months. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668- are open Tuesday through Saturday, AND RECYCLING 10 am to 5 pm. This service is oper- duties. YARD REFUSE REMOVAL 329 FARM ITEMS 3 mm., bronze & clear. Approx. 5422, www.pioneersteel.com. GARBAGE AND ESTATE HAY FOR SALE sizes: 34”x74” $24, 33 1/4”x73 1/2”, ated by Salt Spring Island Communi- Qualifi cations: CLEANUP & HAULING $4/bale or 200 or more, $3/bale. 24”x48” $16, 30”x48” $12, 30”x31” SALT SPRING ty Services. Please call The Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or Community ¥ Grade 12, graduation from an approved program GARDEN MAINTENANCE Call 537-1449. $8, 46”x76” $30, 28”x76” $22, & BRUSH REMOVAL Services at 537-9971 for information in medical stenography plus 1 year’s recent 34”x76” bronze only $45 & other MINI STORAGE FIREWOOD CHOPPING 330 FOOD PRODUCTS sizes. $150 up, free delivery. Call on materials accepted for recycling. related experience or an equivalent combination & STACKING 347 Upper Ganges Road 537-4732 anytime. QUEEN, BRASS, head and foot of education, training & experience. WE GET THE JOB DONE! CALDWELL’S CHILDREN’S ITEMS FOR SALE: "When convenience rails. 537-4123. ¥ Minimum typing speed 60 w.p.m. Zooper “Buddy” stroller, Graco trav- and security matter" BLACK DRESSER, 63” w by 35” ¥ Ability to transcribe from dictaphone. SALT SPRING OAKSPRING el crib/playpen, “Umbrella” stroller, h by 15” d. Six drawers total. ¥ Medical terminology ISLAND FARM MEC backpack carrier. 537-4340. 537-5888 537-4953. ¥ Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word. 250 LIKE NEW kid’s canopy wagon for COUCH & LOVESEAT, in good 858 1311 Since 1882 sale, $50. Call Tina 537-8567. shape, tan colour, need cleaning. 537-8567. NOTE: Typing & medical terminology tests will be Currently available: MOVING/ESTATE sale. Furniture, administered. tools, 12’ aluminum boat, kitchen FREE 1980 CX 500c motorcycle. • FREE RANGE New battery, may need carb work. GRAIN-FED PORK ware and much more! 537-2039. Please submit resumes quoting appropriate SERVICES Has hardshell, locking trunk. Good • FRESH CUT LUMBER FOR SALE: tree planting bags project bike. 537-2956. reference number & job title by May 18, 2007 to: & shovel. Used one season $25. 537-5380 or 537-2152 Phone 250-538-2013. GAS FIREPLACE (needs propane KATHY KENDALL 122 DAY CARE conversion), enamel fi nish, in excel- LIGHT MAPLE kitchen set with 4 lent condition. 537-5977. HEALTH RECORDS/ padded chairs $95. Round glass HEART N’ HANDS Montessori now BLUE WALL to wall carpeting. 8’ x top table & 4 wicker chairs $60. Prompt, courteous service since 1990 ADMITTING COORDINATOR has spaces available in our all day Sunset Farm - est. 1982 13’, you pick up. 537-2439. LADY MINTO GULF ISLANDS HOSPITAL program. For more information con- Misc. coffee & end tables, lamps. NOWNOW SERVING SERVING tact Denise 537-4944. Naturally Grown SS Lamb 537-4777. 135 CROFTON RD, SALTSPRINGSALT SPRINGAND AREA PERSIAN CARPET REAL ESTATE SALTSPRING ISLAND, B.C. Gov’t Inspected Ken Bulcock owner/operator 127 FINANCIAL SERVICES Large, fi ne quality, hand knotted, ap- Heating Oil, Commercial and Farm Fuels UPPLYING EATING IL V8K 1T1 DEBT STRESS? Consolidate & Available Year-Round prox. 12’ x 20,’ approx. 50 yrs. old, 76 Lubricants,S Tidy H Tanks, PumpsO , & FAX: (250) 538-4807 lower payments by 30-40%. End Also available: wool socks, $15000 fi rm. [email protected]. COMMERCIALAccessories AND FARM FUELS 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TEL: (250 538-4808 those phone calls & the worry. comforters, knitting wool, 5 X 7 METAL SHED $75. Round ce- BEAUTIFUL, MAJESTIC, large Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for pillows, and sheepskin rugs. dar hot tub $350. Roof rack for 81- home on 1+ acre with garden. For more information visit our website at a No-Cost Consultation. Online: 91 Blazer or Chev PU $75. Lionel 2500sq. ft. 3+ bdrms, 2 bath, gour- TOLL FREE 1•877•715•1019 www.viha.ca www.mydebtsolution.com or toll- 537-2082 tent trailer, fi x up or convert to utility met island and new roof. $547,000. free 1-877-556-3500. trailer, best offer. 537-5569. or (250) 715•1019 653-9908. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | 37 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS – 537-9933 [email protected] 10 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 822 CAMPERS & TRAILERS 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY SOUTHEND SECLUSION. 4.94 CARLEY SPRING THE PERFECT treadmill. This acres of forest with mountain DELIVERY exercise unit by Nodictrak will last views. Superb sunsets.7 gpm well. Camper for Sale PURE NATURAL mountain spring forever! No electrical connections. Zoned for main house plus cottage. water delivered to your door! Call Does come with arm guides to $269,000. Call 653-4117. Gulf Island Spring Water Express. complete your workout. Easy to OVER 700 ACRES of undisturbed, 537-4830. store. $100. 537-1352. secluded, uncomparable, valley SAM ANDERSON Appliance EVOLUTION WALKERS on sale at front property in Craven, Saskatch- Repair. Hot water tank and ap- Salt Spring Medical Supply. 537- ewan. Only 25 minutes from Regina. See the spectacular views online at MID ISLAND 96927 SOUTH END 89908 pliance installation. Authorized 1990. www.bigvalleyacres.com. warranty technician for all makes. 2 FOR 1 2 bdrm 2.5 bthrm Upper 2 bdrm Suite 537-5268. KAYAK TOURS 490 WEBSITES new exec twnhse elect heat only GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% re- Weekdays w/ the Salt Spring Ad- REAL ESTATE listings for the Gulf 5 appl gas fi re place upstairs/downstairs fund on the cost of your eye test venture Co. 537-2764, www.salt- Islands are viewable anywhere pool/exercise facil 4 appl NS NP when you purchase a full set of springadventures.com. in the world with Internet access. NS NP 2500.00 + util 875.00 + Util frames and lenses. Lancer Bldg. HOME FOR Sale. 2 bed rancher, www.gulfi slands.net. 537-2648. plus cottage. $345,000. Open 1985 18.5 ft Travelaire 5th Wheel Trailer for ADULT POOL memberships at house Sat. and Sun., noon to 4 RENTALS sale. Very light at 3500 lbs, easy to haul, with a Summerside. Limited member- pm. 871 Rainbow. 537-4790. See these Homes mid size or half ton truck. Propane stove / oven ships available for $100/month. In- HARBOUR HOUSE Hotel is hiring / heater / hot water tank, bathroom. Three way cludes daily access to our indoor in their housekeeping department. 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT at pool and exercise area. For more 3 - 5 days/wk. Drop off at resume fridge, sleeps 4 - 6. Interior has new ceiling and information call Julie @ 537-9433. at front desk; Attention Charlene. AVAIL. JULY 1, cozy 1 bdrm. apart- www.royalproperty.ca 537-5577 paint. Cushions steam cleaned last summer. FREE DINNER at the Rock Salt ment. In town, includes washer/ NEW SHAPELY Restaurant & Cafe on the day of dryer, patio and private entrance. POTS your birthday when you eat with 2 Call 537-8975. $2700 OBO Iron window boxes, obelisks, other adults. planters, bistro sets, rain chains, NEW, FURNISHED studio apart- Two-year-old 5th wheel hitch and brake control available for ment. available immediately. For ISLAND EXPLORER WANTED TO buy: fi rewood logs. delft blue bird doves, sun dials and quiet, single NS. 1 km from town. Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services sale as well. $600 OBO. Email photo of interior available. Konig & Son Firewood. Phone roses. Everlasting Summer. Open Large windows and bathroom, Mur- 537-9531. Wed - Mon. 653-9418. phy bed, private entrance. $750 + Call Peter at 538-0052 for viewing. AQUAFIT ROYAL utilities, long term only, sat TV. NP. AT CANADIAN LEGION References. 537-0714. large 2 bdrm executive home, sunny, ocean- SUMMERSIDE POOL Karaoke with Dave & Nikki. Satur- OPEN PLAN, ecologically designed view, avail. now til Aug. 31...... $1650 822 CAMPERS & TRAILERS 835 MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER If you would like to loosen up day, 19 at 8 pm. Small members suite on organic farm towards Mt. 5TH WHEEL with slide, 30.5’ stand- stiff joints, relieve stress or lose and guests welcome. 120 Blain Maxwell. Suitable for couple or 3 bdrm high end townhouse, walk to town, long up bedroom bathtub, pull out couch, some pounds, and have some Road, 537-5822. single, NP, $750 plus util. Please awning, 1993 model, new condition, fun, aquafi t is for you. Monday, MAGIC CARPETS, rare Eastern call 537-0866. term, avail. immed...... $1750 $14,500. Call 250-653-4690. Wednesday, Friday, 9 - 10 am. rugs, antique furniture and other T suite with private entrance & gar- 8’ CAMPER, brand new fridge and “Easy does it” Walking Water class treasures and books at the May- den, suitable for responsible single, mattress, $3500. Call 537-2394 - Monday and Wednesday 10:30 fair, at Mahon Hall this Saturday N/P, $575 incl. utilities. 653-4764. after 6pm. - 11:30 am. For more information and Sunday. Remember to bring 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE 537-4722 825 CARS, SALES call Julie at 537-9433. your mystery treasures for ap- THINK TOUGH. EXPERIENCED GARDENER, now praisal by Roadshow experts on 200 SQ. FT OFFICE available, 1984 TURBO-DIESEL Mercedes available for garden renovation, Sunday. 1-800-800-9492 300SD, runs 100% bio-disel, THINK KODIAK. Home Design Centre, 320 Upper rejuvination and general mainte- Ganges Rd. 537-5340. Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded 318,000 kms, well maintained, GREAT SELECTION GREAT PRICES 1982 DODGE CAMPERVAN for nance. Call Jen, 538-1828. sale. Excellent condition. Fully 160 SQ. FT. Clean offi ce space for rent management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. plush sheepskin seat covers, new in Central Hall, $250/ mo. 537-0049. Pirelli tires, $5900 obo. 653-9892. WANTED: STEREOS, radios, equipped with stove top, 3 way amps, speakers, etc.Old or new, fridge, furnace, water heater, toi- DOWNTOWN OFFICE for rent. 250 1985 JETTA, 4 cyl., 4 door, golden, 653-4458. let. Lots of storage space. Easy to square feet divided into two rooms. 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 690 WEBSITES new alternator, rebuilt engine, ask- 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria park. $7000. Call 537-4859. Available immediately. To view call FERNWOOD AREA. 2 bdrm fur- ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION ing $2000 obo. 653-9294. 250-382-8291 YOGA ECOVILLAGE meeting www.sgpower.com this Saturday at ISEA Resource WANTED: RIDER lawn mower. 537-2303. nished house, share with another for the Gulf Islands is a mouse-click 1986 TOYOTA COROLLA, 2 new [email protected] woman. Furnish your bedroom and away. www.gulfi slands.net. tires, new battery, good island car. Center, 124 Lower Ganges Road Call Larry at 537-4449. bathroom. Non-smoker, $500 plus $400 537-4847. (beside Sears), 10 - 11 am. www. BUY ONE share utilities. 537-4941. 1988 HONDA ACCORD auto, nice 845 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES YogaEcoVillage.com. Clifton 653- GET ONE FREE UPPER GANGES CENTRE ROOM FOR rent with kitchen TRANSPORTATION shape, $1795 obo. 1991 Subaru OVER 200 NEW & used mo- 2035. At Blackburn Meadows GC on all nd 1 - 2 Floor privileges & living area, females Justy auto, 4 WD, also nice $1395. torhomes, diesel pushers, 5th GOT STUMPS? I can grind them green fees. Valid May 19 – 21. Call OFFICE only. NS, NP. Must like dogs. Big Call Per 537-1983. wheels, trailers, vans, campers. for you, big or small. Also chip all for info 537-1707. yard. Vesuvius, Call 537-4929, 805 AUTOMOTIVE, REPAIRS 1994 FORD EXPLORER Ltd. Edi- Total RV Centre. Special RV fi nanc- your brush and branches. Fast FREE COTTAGE, you move. Cute • 272 sq. ft. $500/mo. tion. Leather interior, mint condi- ing. Since 1984, Voyager RV - Hwy and friendly service. Call George, 1.5 storey home to be moved by • 2 pc. washroom ONE BIG bedroom in shared two tion, 208,000 km. $2500. Phone 97, Winfi eld, BC. 1-800-668-1447. 653-9993 or 538-8187. the beginning of June. 845 sq.ft. 537-5247. www.voyagerRV.ca. • Chair lift bedroom house in Vesuvius. Gar- DID YOU pick up “Christine’s” One bdrm., needs new bathroom den space, artist workshop area, AUTO BODY 1994 MAZDA Protege, 4 door, dark 855 TRUCKS/4X4S jacket at the Women In Business and some TLC. perfect rental. Call For more information laundry, close to ocean, park and green, fully loaded with sunroof. function on Thursday, April 26? Lori, 537-8422. or to view, please call store. $550/month. Avail. im- 4 cyl., auto. recently serviced, 1988 LANDCRUISER, 4 wheel REPAIRS Black jacket with Christine’s name PELARGONIUM (MARTHA Wash- mediately. Short/long term. Ola, 177,000km. $3,500. 537-5142. drive, lovingly maintained. 205,000 537-2239 or 537-5528 We are qualifi ed to kms on new engine. Complete body tag was taken and another left in ingtons) are ready at Cottonwood 537-2866. 1996 FORD Taurus, 190,000 km, do your job fully restoration, paint 2003. New Michelins, its place. Yours can be picked up Farm and will be featured at the good condition, clean, new brakes, guaranteed muffl er plus. $7000. 653-9603. at the Driftwood. opening of Fulford Info Centre $2500. 538-8513 1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 4 x 4, FOR SALE 1982 Westfalia with over the May Long weekend. For 1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 260 Upper Ganges Village Irwin Collision new tires, new battery, good cond., rebuilt motor. Great shape $6000. instant colour, visit us and see K, air, tilt, cruise. 2nd owner, well dark green, $7500 obo. Tanya or For rent, 24’ motor home. Book the many geraniums including Repairs Ltd. maintained. $4000 obo. Shaughn Shopping Centre Bob 653-9984. early for holiday rental. 537-8969. 115 DESMOND CRESENT 537-6987. scented, miniatures and specialty 1994 NISSAN Pathfi nder SE, V-6, 26’ EMPTY moving van, headed varieties while checking out the 2001 LEXUS LS430, four door se- 368 Lower Ganges Road 537-2513 4wd, leather, AC, loaded, dealer- Centre. dan. Excellent condition. Includes to Vancouver from Long Harbour , ship maintained, excellent cond. extended warranty. $36,500. 537- 2 pm on Fri. May 18, space avail- BURGUNDY DRAPES fully lined, VALET New tires and brakes, 221k. $5,700 4777 or 537-6457. able! Contact [email protected]. 16’ plus patio door, plus extra fab- Space Available obo. Phone 537-9905. MUST SELL, blue Honda Accord, 1997 ric, chintz (was $60 per meter). 1999 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, 4.0 1987, runs well, 4 cyl., some rust, YAMAHA CW50 537-1340. engine, black, A/C, auto, 4x4, tinted 1051 sq. ft. great work car. $600 obo. Call Shea. 50CC 2-stroke, 60km/h+, 4,675 FULFORD INFO Centre is now windows, 117,000 km., roof rack, AIR MILES 653-9329. km, original owner, great condi- accepting your business registra- now here! keyless entry, mint cond. $12000 tion. New battery this year, great CARVILLE AUTO CREDIT LTD. obo. 537-8970 after 6 pm. tions. Call Karen to fi nd out how Contact: Ferd Kallstrom Largest dealer group, Western on gas, no premix necessary. Only we can connect you to island visi- 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE sport, 4 X Canada. Gets you a Mastercard!! used on Salt Spring. $1000 obo, tors and the world. 653-4699. 4, AC, auto, 115,000 kms. $10,000 (250) 701-3591 We approve everybody. No gim- please call 537- 4953. COMPLETE fi rm 537-1107. LOVE SEAT and comfy chair, good micks or free trips, just approvals!! WANTED, RV to rent or buy, June TAKE YOUR TOP OFF shape, bought at Sagers. Marble AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS Rates from 0%, 0 down programs. 14 - 20, with good rear bed and & HAVE SOME FUN! top coffee table. 537-9252. 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 540 WANTED/RENTALS Free delivery BC and Alberta. Call no mould, responsible couple, NS, Unleaded Fuels • Diesel 2004 Jeep TJ Sport. Soft top, black HAVE YOU registered your busi- LARGE 2 BDRM. ground fl oor of LONG TERM islander, NS, quiet, Tires • Batteries • Accessories toll-free: 1-888-508-4628, or apply NP. 537-9773. online: www.carvilleautocredit.com. on black, 21” rims, big tires, sirius ness with Fulford Info Centre? Vesuvius duplex, new reno, $900 plus employed, seeks sweet cabin with satellite radio, cd. Never off-roaded. SEA & SAUNA in Fulford harbour, Have access to a full range of 537-4554 or 537-9300 BULLSEYEFINANCING.COM. New utilities. Sunny, trees & birds. 537-2809. wood stove. One older cat. Long Only 55,000 kms, 3 years left on ex- $50 (for 1), $90 (for 2) package marketing promotions and book- term. South end preferred. Refer- & pre-owned automotive fi nancing, EXECUTIVE T’HOME, fully furn., 3 Monday-Saturday 8 am - 7 pm tended warranty. $17,900. 538-8732. includes: Salt Spring Kayak, 2 ing services as well as direct bdrm., 3 bthrm., all appl., N/S, N/P, ences. Leslie 653-9631. domestic and import. Terms to fi t hrs. (guided) and 45 min. Infrared Sunday 9 am - 6 pm your budget. Same day approval. promotions to island visitors. Call $2500 plus util. 604-221-5335. DISABLED ARTIST and daughter 856 BUSES, VANS Sauna at Solace Spa. 653-4688. Karen at 653-4699. looking for 2 bdrm. house in Ganges. Call Lisa - 1-877-531-9156 or go to FOR RENT 2 bedroom moblile home, Corner of Rainbow Rd. and Jackson Ave. ‘74 DODGE van, semi camperized. EAR CANDLING at Solace Or- YOGA WORKSHOP $700 (?) Call Bruce, 537-9882. www.bullseyefi nancing.com. renovated deck, available June 1. Curtains, bed, cupboards, stove. ganic Spa. Ancient “Auricular MONICA VOSS HTTP://AUTOCREDITCANADA.NET. Roof & bike rack. New clutch, tires $700 per month. Call 537-6860. ESTABLISHED SALT Spring Island Therapy”. 1 hour session $65 with May 25 - 27, Friday 6:30 - 9)00 pm, couple, with 2 gentle cats, seeking Apply online. Diffi cult credit? Need a & suspension. Cheap, reliable, FOR RENT: large 2 bedroom mo- 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES Lymph and Neck Massage. 653- Sat. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sun. 7:30 wondrous home. Excellent refer- visa? Let the experts get you a fast moveable home, $700. 537-4514. bile home, washer, dryer, deck. 15’ SAILBOAT on trailer, sails incl., approval or call 1-888-501-1148. 4688. am - 1 pm. $250 + gst at Ganges ences. L/T preferred. 537-1788. 1970 VW CAMPER van, body com- Available June 1. $850 per month. $1500. 538-5523. SALT SPRING Vineyards needs Yoga Studio. Preregistration advis- Call 537-6860. 1-877-792-0599: AUTO CREDIT FAST. pletely re-done. Asking $1500, must WANTED TO RENT 16’ FIBERGLASS boat, EZ trailer, Bad credit! No credit! Bankruptcy! Re- weeders starting Saturday, May able. 537-2444. Market shopping THE MUSTER Family is coming to 50hp Merc in good running condition. sell! Call after 5 p.m. to arrange possession! No problem! Call today viewing, 250-443-3103. 19, $11/ hr. Please call 653-9463. & lunch breaks included! Salt Spring on July 4 and will need Reliable, $1500 fi rm. 537-1563. and drive away in a car, truck or van! 1- BC Ferry worker, needs 1976 VW VAN, California model, no THANKS TO all who contribute SALT SPRING Island Commu- a place to stay for 3 week. Paid 1990 SEA RAY 260 Cuddy, less 877-792-0599. Free delivery anywhere. rust, camperized, strong engine, mint their GVM reciepts to Box #47 & nity Services requires: 3 Special house-sit or rent. Local references dock space and parking than 300 hours on 7.4 V8, Bravo I/ www.autocreditfast.ca - DLN30309, cond. $5000 obo. 537-8970 after 6 pm. Copper Kettle Community Part- Needs Activity Workers. Duties: available. Call Paul 653-9225. for the summer. Vesuvius O. Immaculate, bottom just painted, Division of Chilliwack Ford. 1983 GMC Rally, STX van, 6.2 L nership. Together we make all the Deliver summer recreational ac- SHORT TERM rental, cute cot- custom tandem trailer, fresh water #1 IN AUTO FINANCING. BC’s tage, rural location close to town, preferred but anywhere diesel, auto., camper top, new en- difference. tivities for participants with special use with salt water conversion, largest in house fi nancing company needs. This will include one to one furnished or unfurnished, 1 bdrm. + on the west side works. $44,900. 537-4079 after 4 pm. gine, brakes, tires, muffl er. Runs SUMMER CLOTHING for good credit, credit counselling, WANTED! and group support for community den. June 1, NS. 653-9898. Commuting from Crofton 28’ FIBREFORM, 10’ beam, new in- great! $5350. 537-8481. bankruptcy, fi rst-time buyer & di- Consign your gently used chil- activities on Salt Spring Island. MODERN CUSTOM built bachelor terior, appl., small 6s, i/o Merc cruis- vorce. We have the lowest rates and area. Could trade diving 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY dren’s clothing. The Green Room, Education & experience and/or in- cottage, located on 5 park like acres, ers, full canvas cover, recent survey, prices in the industry with a guaran- PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Clas- terest in working with children who only minutes to Ganges, perfect for services or whatever, compare at $10,000. 537-0612. teed approval on over 400 vehicles. 537-4340. sify ads are accepted until 10:00 have mental challenges/ autism a N/S, N/P person, $725/month, in- cash works, too. www. ALUMINUM BOAT, 14’ with trailer, All fi nancing applications approved - NEW STOCK am Tuesday at the rate of $12.75 would be an asset. These posi- cludes heat, lights and great water. vancouverislandcharters.ca new bearings, $500 obo. 537-0977. we fi nance everyone on any make of NOW IN! Long term. Phone 537-8938. vehicle! Call us fi rst 1-888-859-8666, for 20 words or less and 50 cents Find your child’s summer wardrobe tions are for students who are in LOVELY, 2 BEDROOM, DEN, 2 250-710-7174 Steve or online carloanstogo.ca – 24/7. for each additional word. The Drift- at The Green Room. Clothing, school and who will be returning wood cannot be responsible for bathroom home in Ganges with AUTOCREDIT 911 - Good credit, shoes, hats...112 Hereford Ave. to school in the fall. Special needs, errors or omissions as these ads view on 1 acre, 5 appl., NS, NP, bad credit, no credit. Let us help QUIET, PRIVATE, responsible, re- aboriginal or other visible minority may not be proof read because of $1250/m. References. Avail June 1. you get the vehicle you want. Bar- liable, non-smoking tenant looking students are encouraged to apply. ACCOMODATION time constraint. 250-382-2970. rie, 1-888-635-9911. DL #5952, for place to rent. Phone Diane at 30 to 35 hours per week at $11.40 LARGE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, O’Connor Group. Apply online: THURSDAY NIGHTS at Rock Salt 537-2664 or contact her at the upper hour. Use of a vehicle an as- den, bonus room, gourmet island, 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION www.autocredit911.com. Restaurant & Cafe - prime rib, town Pharmasave. set. Closing date: June 1, 2007 at dishwasher, private south end. NS. homemade Yorkshire pudding, 3:00 pm. Submit applications to: #1 IN AUTO FINANCING. BC’s BCSPCA ANNUAL Garage Sale Small pet negotiable. Long-term. NEED HELP for holiday or extra Lease Returns garlic mashed potato, gravy & Joanne Van Pelt, 268 Fulford-Gan- largest in house fi nancing company June 16th Now accepting dona- $1750. 653-9908. sleep spaces (6). Available 26’ YAMAHA OUTBOARDS for good credit, credit counselling, veggies. $15. ges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, 5th wheel, LR, kitchen, bath- tions. New or like new items. Sorry AVAIL. JULY 1 for long term rental, 3 8, 40, 50, 90, 150, H.P. Four Strokes bankruptcy, fi rst-time buyer & di- WEB V8K 2C4. room, bdrm. Come see, make no clothing this year. Call 537-2123 bdrm. 2 bathroom home in Ganges. Factory Warranty till spring ‘08 vorce. We have the lowest rates HOSTING JOIN US at Barb’s Buns this Fri- offer. 653-4556. to arrange drop-offs & pick-ups. Beautifully renovated in a great lo- SAVE $$$ and prices in the industry with a Only $9.99 per mo. Dial-up from day for Leeroy Staggers and Indio THE SPCA always accepts kit- cation. Call 537-8975. TIMESHARE RESALES -- 60-80% guaranteed approval on over 400 $11.95, Accelerated dial-up from Saravanja at 7:30 pm. $10 enter- off retail! Best resorts & seasons! tens. Please do not abandon. We AVAIL. JULY 1, new home in Ganges. vehicles. All fi nancing applications $14.95, ADSL from $32.95. Lo- tainment fee for the artists. Log Call for free Timeshare Magazine! also offer spay/neuter assistance. Beautiful 3 bdrm. home with 6 appli- approved - we fi nance everyone on cal, dependable Internet www. onto Myspace Music for a preview. 1-800-597-9347. Browse online Please do not let your cat have a ances. Includes master bdrm, ensuite 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria any make of vehicle! Call us fi rst saltspringinternet.com. Call Barb 1-121 McPhillips Ave. at Creek- for over 400 worldwide proper- 250-382-8291 1-888-859-8666, or online carloan- litter. Cat overpopulation is a real with soaker tub and separate shower. 538-0052. side. 537-4491. Long term rental. Call 537-8975. ties—www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. www.sgpower.com stogo.ca – 24/7. problem. Call 537-2123 for help. 38 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS – 537-9933 This Week’s Horoscope ISLANDS’ HISTORY by Michael O’Connor A Look Back… ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) ing you busy lately. These may include The sauntering pace of spring for you is joint resources, taxes, death and hopefully beginning to develop into a trot. Before too inheritances coming your way. In any case, long you will be galloping at a steady pace. clearing out the old to make way for the Already you are reaching out o connect with new is part of the plot. Gathering new tools, others; but who to call? You may want to methods and recipes may also be on your use your time wisely and so avoid frivolous mind. There are indications that you have encounters. This is a time of tilling the soil been working hard. Others with passion, and planting seeds both figuratively and zeal, assertiveness and/or aggressive literally. With Mars, your sign ruler about to ideas will soon enter the stage so prepare. enter Aries you will feel the power. If you have This is a time of returns so you can assess not done your spring cleaning yet you may feel like it now. Creating a cosier atmosphere the quality of your sowing by what you are at home begins with simply clearing clutter reaping. Aim to secure your position with and things you can trip over. Use this surge variety and versatility. of energy to feel more grounded and secure. Charge! SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 21) You have been building your professional TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) muscles over the past couple of years, Whether in mind or deed, you have been perhaps slowly and hopefully surely. This taking some radical measures lately. Dar- climb to higher levels of professionalism ing to dream, you have removed obstacles will continue through to autumn especially. that were blocking your way. Perhaps these This is an important period to persevere. were outer blocks of some sort and perhaps Like climbing a high mountain, the true they were inner. The inner blocks include glory comes only by reaching the top, what fears and/or limiting perspectives and self ever that means to you according to your concepts. As you allow yourself to dream and reality. Beyond winning the esteem and explore new possibilities you feel inspired. confi dence of your piers you may also be Sometimes, all it takes is entertaining pos- soul searching. Going out to expand your sibilities to feel better about other seemingly horizons, deepen your appreciation of art unrelated aspects of your life. Consider what and culture and meet new people is all part these inner blocks might be because you are of the social game. about to bring your resolve to breakthrough to deeper levels. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 – DEC 21) GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21) A time of pruning, refi ning and healing is a You may have been feeling the urge to lay central theme these days. Life is like farming low lately, as much as a solar sign like Gemi- – seeds and harvest. Yet, in between these ni can lay low. This can mean you feel quieter is cleaning, clearing, preparing, pruning, and more introspective. Feeling into who oth- fertilizing and so on. Sometimes the action DRIFTWOOD FILE PHOTO ers are and what they need has been inspir- is literal and physical while at others more ing empathy and compassion and perhaps metaphorical and psychological. In other FLASHBACK: SHILO ZYLBERGOLD helps promote an Ometepe Gulf Islands Friendship Association (OGIFA) “fi ll a boot” a deeper urge to share as well. You may feel words, the farming process is refl ected in fundraiser in the early 1990s. The photo was taken at the former Driftwood offi ce across from the Harbour House Hotel on the urge to contribute to a greater feeling of most areas of life and we are the fruit of our unity and community. Meanwhile, you also labour as much as other end products. This Upper Ganges Road. OGIFA founding member Andy Gibson says the group was formed in 1989 after an organization from are reviewing your list of needs and wants to implies learning, self cultivation, character Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, shared disturbing information about the desperate situation in Nicaragua and specifi cally see if you have enough checks beside both. building and integration of wisdom and on the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. Among OGIFA’s fundraising activities over the past 18 years is sale of Ometepe This may include the desire to know how oth- knowledge. Sometimes, we have to work a ers see you and receive you? For the sake different sector of ground and this extends coff ee, available on Salt Spring at Patterson’s, Natureworks, the Saturday market and numerous B&Bs; on Mayne at TruValu of business expansion and/or relationship to moving or new employment or a sustain- and Miner’s Bay Trading Post; and in Victoria at Global Village. Do you have an historical photo and information for this harmony you want a clearer glimpse. Ask for able shift of attitude. guidance and feedback. spot? Contact Driftwood editor Gail Sjuberg (537-9933), news@gulfi slands.net or drop by theoffi ce. CAPRICORN (DEC 22 – JAN 19) CANCER (JUN 22 – JUL 22) Your leadership is shining a little brighter SAILING Exploring new aspects of your individuality these days. Midst measurable inner chang- continues. This experiential and experimental urge may prove quite exciting, confusing or es, you are producing and directing and both. When it comes to our identity we tend nurturing others. Your aim has been to get to the bottom of things in certain respects Spinnakers ready for Round Salt Spring Race to rely on memories and past experiences but they do not always serve us. In this case and this will continue for the next couple we have to explore new horizons. The inner of months. Like a warrior you will move to BY SEAN MCINTYRE Only days before the 2007 the race registrar. moving, a lamb barbecue on quest is at least as important as the outer. remove any and all opposition. That it may DRIFTWOOD STAFF Round Salt Spring Race’s Fri- “Our waters are some- the sailing club grounds fol- This includes being your own best friend and be within you as well as without is worth Skippers of all stripes are day registration deadline, what unique and there is a lowing the race usually does listening to your heart above the voices in considering so that your focus is whole your head. At best you feel inventive and are and balanced. Handling the unexpected is prepared for the island’s pre- this year’s 99 entries indicate look and feel to the race that the trick. willing to enter new territory. Perhaps reading important in life as well and you have been mier sailing event scheduled the event will be one of the makes it special,” she said. a mind expanding book or one with spiritual reminded about that lately. Not everything is to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. largest, said Norah McCloy, “Participants love the con- illumination will spark a personal revolution. “Participants love in our control and we have to roll with and viviality and feeling of sail- trust that when things go wrong they may This Week’s Horoscope LEO (JUL 23 – AUG 23) do so for good reasons. ing comradeship.” Staying on track on public and professional This year’s edition marks the conviviality and fronts is keeping you busy these days. Real- AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) the 33rd consecutive year ity checks in from time to time to make sure Building upon a more solid base in your THE the Salt Spring Sailing Club you are attending to your most important world continues. You are playing with ideas duties and priorities. It is easy to get lost feeling of sailing about how you can feel more nurtured has hosted the race. The in creative projects and they are worth- 7 and secure on a day to day basis. Outer event attracts participants while yet must also meet with the practical GREAT renovations are possible as is creative from the Lower Mainland, and realistic sides. This is a good time to comradeship.” approach authority fi gures for favours and brain storming for choosing courses of 3 Vancouver Island, Washing- earned rewards. Your responsibilities may action that will solidify your base. You may ton state and has a peren- feel committed to long term change in your VESUVIUS 6 also include meeting the needs of family 2 GARAGE nially strong showing from NORAH MCCLOY members or donating to charities etcetera. life and are still at foundational stages in All being well you have been tending to the this regard. Dream visions have presented 4 1 Salt Spring racers. Race registrar nitty gritty details and are preparing to push themselves yet you may still feel a little The 42-mile race begins in for changes on other fronts. uncertain about what to do. Continue to set GANGES SALE Ganges Harbour, proceed- History indicates unpre- your intentions, ask for guidance and be VIRGO (AUG 24 – SEP 22) receptive to incoming messages and sup- 5 ing in a clockwise direc- dictable wind conditions off This time of seeds and buds may well fi nd port. In any case, aim for a greater sense of MAP tion around Beaver Point, the island’s western shores you digging in the dirt and turning the soil. secure and solidity balanced with fl exibility. through Sansum Narrows, and strong currents through You are preparing to plant and this can be a Houston and Captain pas- Sansum Narrows often make big job. In addition to preparing, you have to PISCES (FEB 20 – MAR 20) sages before completing the the difference in the race. assess what you want and need. This is what Covering a lot of ground is keeping you Taurus is all about –priorities. As old methods busy these days. You have probably been loop. For more information on and modes of perception steadily melt away more like an ox tilling the ground than a If the spirit of competition how to get involved, contact you may be feeling the urge to lay claim to social butterfly. The change of guard is isn’t enough to get racers Norah McCloy at 538-1787. something that feels solid and dependable. about to occur, however, and the butterfl y is FULFORD This is bound to include both public and about to emerge from the cocoon. This will social connections as well as professional increase your scope of communications. realities. 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