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CASKET LIFTED: The body of a 34-year-old man, who was found dead on a beach in Ganges, is removed from the scene with help from local RCMP members and an off-island RCMP identification team. Photo by Derrick Lundy Index Arts ...... B5 Classifieds ...... B19 Crosswords . . . . . B22 Suspicious death ruled suicide Editorials ...... A8 Letters...... A9 By MITCHELL SHERRIN year-old man, who was from investigating the scene last She’s seen people camp- over the suspicious death, Sports ...... A16 Staff Writer Britain but had lived on Salt Wednesday night. ing on private property just police found one camp on TV Listings...... B9 Police ruled out foul play Spring for the past several “My concern is how do south of the Ganges beach the property, Giles said. What’s On...... B16 in the case of a dead body months, committed suicide. people deal with this,” said since she started working in “That person was in no found on a Ganges beach “For us, the most impor- local kayak guide Johanna the business five years ago. way linked to the events on March 31. tant thing was to learn what Murray. “Yeah, we found the “The transients find that’s the beach,” he said. “We’re confident there is happened and to find out if guy and he killed himself or a good place to come and get The campers were Weather no danger to the communi- there had been any danger to whatever. But in the future away with camping.” informed they were on pri- A chance of showers ty,” said Salt Spring RCMP the community.” when you see something Murray has called the vate property and asked to today (Wednesday) detachment commander Sgt. Islanders were thrown happening on the beach and police in the past about peo- move along. Giles didn’t is expected to turn to Mike Giles. into concern for their safety it doesn’t seem right and you ple camping on the property believe the dead man was solid sunshine right An autopsy conducted when rumours began circu- know it isn’t right, who do but she’s heard there is noth- camping in the area. through the holiday in Vancouver Friday morn- lating about a murder on Salt you call? Who do you talk to ing they can do. BEACH DEATH A2 ing determined that the 34- Spring after police began about it?” During the investigation weekend. Highs to 18 C Friday; overnight lows to 5 C, also on Friday. Trust remains undecided Parents reject school cost-saving measures �� on vacation rental issues By MITCHELL SHERRIN �� By GAIL SJUBERG mendation to allow some John Gauld. Staff Writer �� Staff Writer short-term vacation rental The APC suggested sea- Salt Spring parents faced a bleak menu of unsavory �� While anti-vacation (STVR) use when on-site sonal cottages could be options to solve school district budgetary woes at the �� rental speakers formal- resident supervision exists. considered for STVR use long-awaited Futures 64 meeting Thursday. �� ly outnumbered those in “I would love to do what when the property owner “Nobody wants to do this,” said school district direc- �� favour by 12 to one at last the APC has recommended lives on site, while Gauld tor of instruction Terry Corcoran. “It all comes down to Wednesday’s Salt Spring but I’m not sure we can do suggests looking at the money and the most palatable of awful choices.” �� Local Trust Committee it without creating a bigger number of accommodation Following the Futures 64 Task Force meeting, many (LTC), trustees are not problem than we already units and regulating that islanders were left with the impression the Gulf Islands leaning towards maintain- have,” trustee Kimberly through zoning or tempo- School District could only close schools, lay off staff ing the status quo where Lineger told the Driftwood rary commercial use per- or move to a four-day week to prevent financial hemor- short-term vacation rentals Monday. mits. rhaging. are completely illegal. The LTC received reports He recommends the offi- “I don’t envy the board. It’s not going to be a win- They may not even accept and recommendations from cial community plan be win situation,” said parent advisory council (PAC) dis- only the Advisory Planning both the APC and Trust VACATION RENTALS A3 FUTURES 64 A2 Commission (APC) recom- regional planning manager

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FUTURES 64: "Short term fix, long-term consequences" Soil bylaw in effect From Page 1 The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee (LTC) intends to proceed with bylaw enforcement against Larry Bader’s remov- trict chair Kimberly Lineger. the meeting reduce services week to be part-time school- province,” said school board al of rock and gravel from a property at 177 Jennifer Way. The district faces a $1.1- to the population they serve, ing.” chair May McKenzie. Trust regional planning manager John Gauld reported million budgetary shortfall he said. CUPE worker and par- “The provincial govern- last week that legal advice had confirmed two 1986 Capital over the next two years as “You must reach out, ent Chip Chipman noted ment will tell you they have Regional District (CRD) soil removal and deposit bylaws a result of underfunding beyond your own self inter- that a four-day week could a surplus. It’s not true.” could be used by the Islands Trust. and declining enrolment ests, to the larger commu- increase drug and alcohol It is illegal for the board Trustees passed a motion that the bylaw requirements be ($350,000 next year). nity as any good corporate problem on the island. to submit a deficit budget, advertised, and that they be administered when it comes After hearing submis- citizen does.” “This provides another she said. to issuing permits, collecting fees, inspections and bylaw sions from administrators Administrators and school opportunity for kids who are “If the board choos- enforcement. Gauld confirmed the bylaw would be enforced, and board members during board members also heard making bad choices to make es to do this, they will be and that Bader had been given until March 31 to meet the the meeting at Gulf Islands specific concerns about the more bad choices.” replaced.” requirements of a permit application under the CRD bylaw. Secondary School (GISS), four-day school week pro- Local health care worker McKenzie assured island- At the same time, Islands Trust Council is working on cre- several people among the posal. John Martin McNab spoke ers that the Futures 64 Task ating a model soil removal bylaw that all LTCs could adopt. crowd of some 100 islanders “It’s a short-term fix with as an advocate for children Force has been listening to That should be approved at the next council meeting, which is made impassioned appeals long-term consequences,” with special needs. everything people say at set for June on Saturna Island. to demand adequate funding said Lineger. “The parents of special meetings held around the for education. The DPAC chair urged needs kids that I work with district. “This government is act- the board to consider pursu- are struggling as it is.” GISS PAC chair Nairn ing like modern-day Aztecs ing other options that won’t Bob Twaites asked the Howe expressed great Family Dentistry On Scott Point by tearing the heart out of reduce educational services. board to preserve Phoenix respect for all the partici- this community, and now “You have to attract fami- Elementary, which could be pants involved in the Futures the brains, too,” said local lies to this island and one closed to save $155,000 or 64 process. Dr. Helen Johnston parent Peter Haase. of the things you need to relocated within Salt Spring “In this little fish bowl Retired teacher Irene do that is a school system,” Elementary for $138,000 in we’re in everybody gets Wright also requested the she said. savings. along pretty well . . . board submit a needs-based “This might be the straw “I don’t think of my Whatever choice we come 404 Scott Point Drive Tel: (250) 537-4059 budget. that breaks the camel’s school board as a real estate up with, I respect the people Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: (250) 537-4079 “You’ve bent over back- back,” said local parent Eric developer,” Twaites said. involved.” V8K 2R2 [email protected] wards to protect these kids. Sigurgierson. He noted that the budget About 60 parents also As long as you roll over and Richard Steel also said his for closing or reconfiguring met Monday night to talk in capitulate, it will continue,” family might be forced to Phoenix Elementary esti- detail about some options. Wright said. leave the island if they had mates a loss of 50 per cent Lineger said reaction Garth Hendren who pre- to find child care one day a of the students. was mixed on the various MLS# 184922 viously served as a school week, he said. Phoenix parent Katarina options, with serious oppo- board trustee, disagreed Nicholas Gaitt asked Reimer also expressed sition to closing Phoenix RLP# 1122585 with both�� the approach and the district to consider the opposition to a possible Elementary. outcomes of the Futures 64 impact of a four-day week school closure. “There was lots of support Taskforce.��on the international student “I want to know wheth- from parents to do political “What you propose, program. er it matters what we say. lobbying and what is neces- plan �� and do impacts not “[Students from some Are we just talking in the sary to take the message to "Welbury Bay only on your organization Asian countries] are used to wind?” asked Reimer. the provincial government Waterfront Residence; but the whole island,” said six-day school weeks,” said “You need to understand that cuts are not working Hendren. Gaitt. “Their parents would that education is underfund- and that funding education if you are looking to enjoy All options proposed�� at consider a four-day school ed by $500 million in this is important.” this type of Environment & Investment then this represents good value." More�� info sought on Norton proposal Norton Road�� area resi- ity. As well, the Rotary Club the previous five days. process and iron out any dents came out in force at would be granted five of the Tom O’Connor, who is concerns you may have. last Wednesday’s local Trust lots for an affordable hous- handling the rezoning appli- This is a good project for the committee (LTC) meeting ing project. cation on behalf of the prop- community.” to show ��their opposition to Neighbouring property erty owner, told the meeting Trustees Kimberly Lineger an affordable housing devel- owner Daria Bishop read the that “with all due respect, and Eric Booth said they had opment proposed�� for their detailed contents of a circu- many of the issues raised are several questions about the neighbourhood. lated petition, which outlined not reality.” proposal, which was only The proposal is to rezone concerns about increased He said the project is “100 making its public debut at the Agricultural (A1)-zoned density, traffic, sewer and per cent in compliance” with the meeting. �� property to a residential zone water issues and how the the OCP, and would pro- They also accepted staff �� for 26 single detached lots development fits with offi- vide affordable housing for recommendations that the �� on five acres of the 12-acre cial community plan (OCP) families with incomes in the applicant provide more �� property. Homes would be policies. $50,000 range, who cannot information about sewer in the $175,000 to $225,000 She said 46 area resident find affordable homes to buy and water system plans, the price range and covenanted property owners and 15 non- on Salt Spring. proposed housing owner- with housing agreeements to residents had signed the peti- “We will absolutely enter ship model and Rotary Club �� secure long-term affordabil- tion since it was initiated in into a public consultation involvement. �� BEACH DEATH From Page 1 �� “There is no evidence�� he was camp- “Our information is that he was on He indicated that while islanders can ing there.” ��Salt Spring for several months.” call police over suspicious activity, they Members of the Victoria Major Crime While police have now learned the can also seek services from Community Unit, the Forensic Identification Section identity of the deceased with assistance Services and the Lady Minto Hospital if �� and the B.C. Coroner’s Service assisted from the community, they declined they are aware someone is suicidal. Salt Spring RCMP in the investigation revealing his name until they can con- “Those services are there for anyone �� on the beach. �� tact his family. who is in an uncontrolled depression,” �� Once the cause of death was estab- “We’re interacting with the British he said. lished, their priority has been to learn Consulate and Interpol. They may have “I urge them to seek guidance from �� the dead man’s identity and contact his identified the co-signer on his passport,” those professionals to prevent that kind �� family, Giles said.��said Giles. of tragedy.” �� • Open 7 Days A Week �� • Fully Qualified Staff �� • Weight Loss Programs �� • Four Treadmills � ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ 3 Drug dealer fix on kids 'should be top priority' By GAIL SJUBERG fortable for dealers by report- education work in local class- Staff Writer ing their actions could make a rooms. Part of that linked drugs Islanders should get their difference. to the sexual exploitation of priorities straight by addressing “We need people to partici- youth. youth access to drugs on Salt pate. It’s not just the police’s The CPA meets the third Spring, a stunned Islands Trust job.” Thursday of each month at town hall meeting crowd heard She also said, “It’s time the 4:30 p.m. last Wednesday. community said to the drug Anyone interested in dealers, ‘go find another com- attending a CPA meeting or At gatherings normally munity and go away.’” brainstorming the drug prob- reserved for wrangling about Thanks to a small grant, lem through the CPA should land use and environmental Lineger said, a recent Salt contact Lineger through the issues, Darin Craig turned the Spring Crime Prevention police station at 537-5555. meeting on its head by warning Association (CPA) project the island’s drug problem was recently did some valuable greater than most people could comprehend. �� “A lot of people I talk to say �� it’s not happening here, but I �� can show you 10 crack dealers’ �� houses,” he said. �� “There’s a crystal meth lab �� on this island and they are tar- getting 12 to 14-year-olds.” He pleaded for people to do everything they could to assist DESTRUCTION: PARC employee Banana Joe Clemente is upset Monday morning police, by reporting drug deals to find daffodil and tulip beds destroyed in Centennial Park. in progress or taking licence seaseaiirr Photo by Derrick Lundy sea r plate numbers of suspected seasea rr SEAPLANESSEAPLANES dealers. SEAPLANESSEAPLANES “We just can’t tolerate this. Our kids are more important. 1-800-447-32471-800-447-3247 Our neighbours’ kids are more VACATION RENTALS important.” 604-273-8900604-273-8900 From Page 1 Land use issues such as logging are “small potatoes com- pared to what this stuff is doing modified to consider STVR Lineger said if any- “I believe the APC’s rec- to our kids.” applications provided the one benefits from STVRs, ommendations are entirely Trustee Kimberly Lineger, LTC is “satisfied that ade- she wants to ensure they reasonable and consistent who works in the criminal FREQUENT quate services are avail- are island residents, “but with the OCP and I fer- justice system as the Victim FLYER able and potential impacts I haven’t quite figured out vently hope the trustees will Services coordinator, concurred DISCOUNTS on abutting properties are how to get there while hon- honour the process they put with Craig that the problem adequately mitigated.” ouring the intent of the APC in place.” was serious and needed island- A public process would recommendations.” Maureen Moore of the ers’ attention. 3 Scheduled�� Flights Daily Between be required for rezoning or Arlene Dashwood of the Beddis and Cusheaon Area In a later interview with temporary use permit issu- Association for Short-Term Residents Association said the Driftwood, she also Vancouver�� & the Gulf Islands Accommodation Rentals her group’s members had ance. stressed the community must �� Gauld suggests the total (ASTAR) was the only del- decided to oppose STVRs get involved in reducing the DEPARTS VANCOUVER AIRPORT number of permitted com- egation speaking in favour “because of the threat to number of dealers active on 7:30 am / 11:30 am / 4:30 pm mercial accommodation of STVR legalization. neighbourhoods. Although the island and their impact on units in residential zones She said evidence and they may be wonderful tour- youth. DEPARTS GANGES should not exceed approxi- facts about numbers of ists, [STVR guests] can “The kids are part of the AND THE GULF�� ISLANDS mately two per cent of cur- STVRs and their alleged never be our neighbours.” community too, but we ignore 8:00 am / 12:00 pm / 5:00 pm rent tourist accommodation negative impacts was still The meeting only became them thinking they don’t units. needed. heated when one individ- directly relate to us,” she said. GANGES HARBOUR • Montague Harbour • Port Washington “I have a number of ques- “This campaign against ual yelled at speaker Bev “We ignore the drug dealers, Lyall Harbour • Telegraph Harbour • Miners Bay tions regarding the staff vacation rentals has creat- Bolton to “shut up.” Trustee yet drugs are coming into the www.seairseaplanes.com�� report that I want addressed ing nothing but disharmony, Lineger pointedly told the hands of the kids.” �� over the next while,” said mistrust and fear.” man he would have to leave Like Craig, Lineger believes trustee Eric Booth. “One She said people with the hall. making things more uncom- of my principal concerns financial interests in the A decision on STVRs is on this issue and tourism in accommodation industry expected from the LTC at its general is scale,” he said. had initiated the controversy next meeting on April 28. �� “When it comes to the tour- about vacation rentals on “I think we can find �� ism-visitor balance, I believe Salt Spring. something the community �� we need to take a closer look Islander Judy Norget said can live with . . . that isn’t at this and do some projec- she had no vested interest in going to make us ‘vacation �� tions. How many tourists the topic but was concerned central,’’’ said Lineger. does Salt Spring want at any about the quality of life in �� time on the island?” our community. Booth also said he had �� concerns about legalizing seasonal cottages for STVR Joni’s local use. �� “The APC report has left Investment Advisory �� the door open a bit too wide Service has an �� for use of seasonal cottages emphasis on the �� as vacation rentals.” highest quality That could lead to a �� potential 3,500 STVR units, professional advice �� he said. and service along �� with integrated �� wealth management. �� She’s here to �� help you. �� Where to convert Canadian �� Dollars into Salt Spring Dollars: �� Thrifty Foods’ Courtesy Counter �� Mouat’s office �� Off the Waterfront Gallery �� Sabine’s Fine Used Books �� Star Books Meet Joni Ganderton �� Chamber of Commerce office �� The Dollar Store R. 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�� A4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD �� Land kept on same side of Stewart Road — for now �� By GAIL ��SJUBERG Road Residents’ Association cost of paving the road — with one part of the issue Staff Writer (SRRA) expressed opposi- either in dollars or in kind?” only. �� Brakes ��were slammed on a tion to the idea at last week’s asked SRRA member Joyce “What we are dealing with proposed Stewart Road land PARC meeting. Campbell. in this recommendation is �� exchange as concerns about Tom Volquardsen, chair of The SRRA has been bat- not the road works but only increased traffic through the the CLSC, suggested any- tling unpermitted gravel the land exchange.” �� Cusheon Lake watershed and thing that would encourage extraction activities in the Claire Heffernan of Island �� encouraging gravel truck use vehicle traffic in the water- area for several months. Pathways spoke favour- �� ran in front of the Parks,�� Arts shed area was not desirable. Commissioner Wayne ably about potential road and Recreation Commission He asked that any decisions Fraser expressed frustration improvement, since it cre- �� (PARC) at its meeting last like the proposed land swap at how an attempt to ame- ated “a great opportunity” �� Monday. “be made in the context of liorate a longstanding road for a proper bike lane to be PARC’s parks planning the CLSC water manage- hazard had become tied up constructed. ��Jean Elwell, committee�� had recom- ment plan,” which is nearing with other issues. “I think it would be nice mended approval�� of a plan completion. “The swap is not a new for [the MOT] to hold an Chartered Accountant for PARC and the Ministry SRRA members are also item and is not borne out of open house and show us their of Transportation (MOT) to concerned the road is being a gravel pit or anything like plans.” swap small bits of land on improved to make it easier that,” he said. Trustee Kimberly Lineger either side of a hairpin turn for Larry Bader’s gravel “PARC, the Islands suggested the issue be hashed • Personal Tax on Stewart�� Road near Peter trucks to drive through the Trust and Ministry of out at the next meeting of Arnell Park. area. Transportation have been the coordinating committee • Corporate Tax MOT hopes�� to tame the “Does the proposal to pave looking at this for years.” consisting of PARC, Islands • GST sharp curve as part of a major the remainder of Stewart The road upgrade had not Trust, Capital Regional road upgrade, but first needs Road have anything to do occurred in the past because District and MOT represen- • Financial Statement Preparation ownership of the PARC slice with the new five-lot Jasper MOT had not allocated funds tatives. of Arnell Park land. Road subdivision and/or the for it, he said. PARC decided to forward • Bookkeeping and Accounting Members of the Cusheon proposed and illegal quarries, PARC operations manager its recommendation for land- Lake Stewardship Committee and, if so, is the developer Dave Gibbon reminded peo- swap approval to that com- (CLSC) and the Stewart required to contribute to the ple that PARC was tasked mittee. Call today for an appointment Lawsuit names Channel Ridge developer 324 Lower Ganges Road Channel Ridge developer Bryce suites, a restaurant, lounge, pool and dants, who allegedly tried to sell the Tel:538-0371 Chapman and Property Team Inc. (PTI) spa. joint venture at an undervalued price. Fax: 538-0372 are listed among defendants in a multi- The Red Deer Advocate reported that Counterclaims call for payment of million dollar lawsuit over a proposed Chapman and real-estate lawyer Ron combined damages exceeding $11 mil- resort and conference centre at Sylvan Schuldhaus, among 32 defendants, “are lion. Lake, Alberta. alleged to have introduced the plaintiffs Deborah Folka, who handles com- According to a story in the March to a number of investors and orches- munity relations for Channel Ridge 16 Red Deer Advocate, Mel Weber, trated a plot to squeeze them out.” Properties Ltd., said the Alberta court Sylvan Lake Hotel Ltd. and two num- Chapman is president of PTI, which case had no relevance for the Salt bered companies are seeking $5.5 mil- purchased the Channel Ridge property Spring property development. lion for damages and a return of land four years ago. “I don’t think there’s any connection after they alleged they were enticed The lawsuit, filed last May, claims to be drawn from it,” she said. into demolishing the former Sylvan the Sylvan Lake property was sold to Chapman “is just one of hundreds Lake Hotel in anticipation a resort and a joint-venture company for $1.85 mil- of investors in Channel Ridge and he conference centre would be built on lion, with just over $1 million in cash. has investments and business dealings the site. Weber alleges he was to receive a in other things. . . . We don’t have any- Construction of a seven-story con- share of the company and credit for the thing to do with it, politically or finan- ference centre stalled last April after unpaid balance. cially in any way.” an underground parking complex was Weber also claims he was appointed Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. “has completed. project co-ordinator, but resigned when a whole separate set of investors,” she The centre was slated to include 81 his work was frustrated by the defen- added. �� Logging plan could avoid tree-cutting �� Use of a logging plan ging encroached on private He said a logging plan ed as park to the Parks, could prevent transgres- covenant, strata plan com- or study would be good in Arts and Recreation sions on parkland and cov- mon property and dedi- these cases, or perhaps ask- Commission (PARC), con- enanted areas when land cated parkland areas in the ing Islands Trust personnel struction of 75 metres of �� is being cleared, a local past six months, made the if the plan was “okay.” trail as flagged by PARC developer said last week. suggestion when answer- Trust regional plan- representatives and a �� Mel Topping, one of the ing a question from trustee ning manager John Gauld $2,500 payment to the �� owners and developers of Eric Booth at the March reported on an agreement Island Stream and Salmon the Rainbow Grove subdi- 31 local Trust committee for remediation the com- Enhancement Society for vision where clearcut log- (LTC) meeting. pany will make as a result stream enhancement work “If you could do some- of the logging errors. within the subdivision’s thing so it couldn’t happen Remediation includes watershed. again — how would you revegetation of the vio- Topping said the results �� avoid it?” asked Booth. lated areas according to of remediation work will “One of the difficult an Islands Trust-accepted be positive. �� things is that we’re not plan, filling in of a dug- “It will be repaired and it loggers,” said Topping. out in the area dedicat- will look very very nice.” �� Topping said his com- �� pany did not benefit much �� (250) from the logging but had TOM NAVRATIL sold the timber rights to �� e-mail: [email protected] 537-5515 www.saltspringhomes.com Arden Logging. �� That company has also RESIDENTIAL * WATERFRONTS * LAND * COMMERCIAL �� been mandated by the �� HOME ON SUNNY VIEW ACREAGE Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection to com- �� Pleasant 10 ac valley view acreage plete restoration works, �� (with glimpses of NS mountains Gauld noted. � �� too!) with a rustic 2+ bedroom Regional director Gary home and post & beam studio. New Holman was at the meet- �� well (6GPM), pump, appliances, new ing and suggested the LTC �� plumbing, electrical and more. Close consider taking conserva- to town and ferries. tion covenants on the land $379,000 MLS in future, with rent charge �� Call Tom Navratil mechanisms included. �� He also said that “an �� SALT SPRING REALTY on-the-ground presence is �� 1101-115 Fulford Ganges Rd �� really important, not just Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9 before but after.”

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RCMP incident fires up “Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award �� from public notice until your Centennial Park protest claim has been processed Centennial Park was and money remitted to your �� the focal point for a peace- account, as this is part of our ful banner-filled protest last security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwar- �� Wednesday as friends of a ranted taking advantage of woman allegedly thrown to this program by participants the ground by RCMP Const. as has happened in the past,” �� Martin Beardsmore the day notes the letter. before gathered to make a Mara’s friend Drew Clark �� point. observes the letter is more �� A man who reported the slick than most, especial- protest to the Driftwood office ly since it does not ask for �� said the incident occurred money up front. Salt Spring RCMP remind �� when a woman was thrown people that if they are asked to the ground in a dispute to send either funds or per- �� involving unopened alcohol. sonal banking information in �� Displayed white-cloth A young woman creates a banner for Wednesday's order to receive a prize, or banners carried painted mes- peaceful protest. Photo by Derrick Lundy get money, it is a fraud. sages such as “Constable “If someone wants your �� Beardsmore Hurt our Friend” the Driftwood at the time, He patrols the park more than banking information, they �� and “Communicate Without Beardsmore was responding others. He likes to get out want access to your bank Hate.” to a 9-1-1 assault hang-up call there and talk to people.” account. Keep your personal �� Salt Spring RCMP Sgt. when he went to the wrong Giles said targeting one information secure, do not �� give any information over Mike Giles met with those residence. She said that when RCMP member is disconcert- the complainant refused to ing. the phone or the Internet to �� involved in the park. someone who calls you or to “We had a good meet- let him in, he barged into the “I’m not really happy they anyone you do not know,” the ing on Wednesday,” he said. house and grabbed her by the choose to target one member. office stated. “I think it’s important they throat. We are a team of eight police understand our perspective as Giles said the formal inves- officers who have a very hard well — that they are not the tigation “reached the deter- job in very trying times and only users of the park, and mination there was no evi- who are caught among many SAM ANDERSON TAIT TECHNICAL we have a job to do, and the dence of criminal actions on interest groups in trying to APPLIANCE REPAIR SOLUTIONS group were largely support- Beardsmore’s part.” provide the best service for Prompt, Reliable and Professional Service Authorized Warranty for MACHINE SHOP ive of that. I felt it was the He said another public everybody.” on all Makes and Models, Large or Small MIELE, beginning of an atmosphere complaint was lodged against Hot Water Tank, Appliance & Pump Installation SUB ZERO, SERVICES �� of more cooperation,”�� he said. Beardsmore a couple of �� BOSCH, ASKO Fine Machining • Milling & Welding “Our office has a strong weeks ago after he stopped a 24 Hour - 7 day ULTRALINE THERMADOR, teamwork atmosphere and car whose driver was known EMERGENCY SERVICE GAGGENEAU MARINE ELECTRICAL �� strong leadership and�� the to be prohibited from driving. �� DACOR, DCS & VIKING Electronics & Remote Control representatives at the park Giles said the individ- tel/fax: 537-5268 124 Lawnhill Drive, Systems ual complained directly Salt Spring Island demonstrated leadership pager: 538-9000 SAM ANDERSON � themselves by calmly but �to the police commission, � BC V8K 1M9 SAM ANDERSON pointedly bringing a concern and it appeared obvious forward.” that was done only because Last week’s incident was Beardsmore was the officer not the first allegation of involved. �� physical violence made “After speaking with the against Beardsmore. investigator, he was almost apologetic . . . because he �� He was the subject of � � �could see there was nothing � �� a formal complaint to�� the �� B.C. Police Complaints there but good police work.” �� Commission following�� an Giles said that when it �� April 9, 2002 incident. comes to Centennial Park � �� According to the complain- issues, Beardsmore’s name �� ant, who was interviewed�� by “comes up more than others. �� Congratulations�� to Windsor Plywood �� from �� Job well done! �� On being� named the #1 Windsor Store � �� in Canada and the U.S. �� Brad White�� 537-2262 ��

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�� A6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Joint pool meeting flooded �� with unprecedented accord �� By GAIL SJUBERG Up to $2 million in infra- produce operating cost fig- �� Staff Writer structure funds could be ures for two pool options at �� Aiming to secure a spot in acquired for the Rainbow this point: one indoor and �� the federal-provincial infra- Road facility. Those at the one outdoor (which could be structure grant queue, a joint meeting agreed the whole partly or totally covered at a �� Parks and Rec and Ssplash amount should be used for later date). A third “hybrid” �� committee reached agree- the pool project only — (indoor-outdoor) option will �� ment on several aquatic facil- although the application will be sent for an estimate as �� ity issues at a Thursday night be for the entire recreation soon as the committee agrees �� meeting. centre complex. Letters of on facility details. That deci- The group known as support from various com- sion will be hammered out at �� the joint review commit- munity groups will be solic- the next JRC meeting. �� tee (JRC) agreed that the ited. PARC vice-chair Alix �� Parks, Arts and Recreation For the purposes of getting Granger stressed the need �� Commission (PARC) and the grant application com- to clarify that any PARC- �� indoor pool society Ssplash pleted as soon as possible Ssplash partnership was for �� should submit a grant appli- only, the JRC agreed to sub- the purpose of the infrastruc- �� cation together, with an invi- mit an application for a pool ture grant application only, �� tation for the Stingrays swim facility they acknowledged and not for building or oper- �� club to join them, if a joint the community can likely not ating the new pool. �� application is deemed to afford — an indoor six-lane Also agreed to at the April �� improve chances of getting lap pool with leisure com- 1 meeting was the desire to �� the grant. ponents, known as Option explore how “green” ele- �� Ssplash president Darlene 4 in the Alan Roy report ments could be included in �� Steele said she was delighted acquired by Parks, Arts and the grant application using �� with the stream of unani- Recreation Commission the Leadership in Energy and �� mous decision-making that (PARC) last year. The choice Environmental Design Green �� occurred at the meeting. was made solely because Building Rating System. “Rather than being bogged the group already has capi- Finally, the JRC will �� down, as we have been in nit- tal and operating costs for recommend a non-binding �� picking and polarized posi- that option in hand — but but government-conducted �� tions, we have finally come not for other ones now being “straw poll” or “information �� together with an operative explored in earnest. poll” be conducted. �� plan to progress our agenda. Both PARC and Ssplash It would give voters the �� It is my sincere hope that this members have been assured choice of deciding which is a new beginning and that the infrastructure grant proj- facility and associated costs � �� we can proceed to create the ect details can be significant- and tax implications should �� kind of aquatic facility that ly altered once an application be taken to a full and binding �� the community desires and has been submitted. referendum. �� can afford.” Committee members “So the community, not � �� “This shows that the joint expressed concern the public PARC or Ssplash, will make �� committee process can pro- could misunderstand the pro- the ultimate decisions about duce results, despite the frus- cess, and stressed the Option pool options and the level of �� trations,” said regional direc- 4 choice was made only to tax support,” said Holman. � �� tor Gary Holman, who is part get the infrastructure grant While agreement was easy �� of the JRC. “It was great to application rolling. to reach at the JRC meeting, �� see PARC and Ssplash rise The JRC also agreed all recommendations must to the occasion. The way to have two consultants still be passed by the entire �� forward on the pool issue is — Kerry Bysouth and Erik PARC at its next meeting, set �� much clearer now.” Bientjes — work together to for Monday, April 19. �� HEU, employer talks break down, �� union now sitting in strike position �� Contract talks between tion plans or put any current strike, essential services at �� 43,000 B.C. hospital and layoff notices on hold.” Lady Minto and Greenwoods �� long-term care workers and�� Forty-one support staff, will be in place. health employers stalled care aides and licensed prac- “Our members will do �� Friday when Hospital�� tical nurses at Coquitlam’s everything to ensure that �� Emplkoyees Union (HEU)�� Belvedere Care Centre patients and residents are �� bargaining committee mem- received lay-off notices safe and comfortable. We �� bers left the negotiating Friday, while 35 HEU mem- will respond with extra staff �� table. bers worked their last day at in an emergency. However, �� According to Lady Minto- Rainbow�� Gardens care facil- islanders should expect a �� Greenwoods HEU chair ity in Port Alberni, she said. reduction in services such as �� Claire Heffernan, the union “Now that our contract has recreation activities and day walked away from talks expired, hospital workers are programs,” said Heffernan. �� when the Health Employers in a legal position to strike,” In March, HEU members �� Association of B.C.�� said Heffernan. across the province voted 89 �� (HEABC) “refused to sus- In the event of job action per cent in favour of taking �� pend current health privatiza- or �� a province-wide legal strike action if necessary. ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ A7 Saturna nets new dock from fisheries department By MITCHELL SHERRIN “Obviously after the fire ing enough funds left in budget. I was extreme- level of comfort,” Campbell new dock there.” Staff Writer last summer, people were the budget last fiscal year, ly pleased to be able to said. It could still be some Reconstruction of the concerned about it. So I which ended last week, to announce Thursday that we “It will certainly improve time before the dock is wharf at Saturna Island was was very pleased to be able do this, it wasn’t possible.” were going ahead and fund- things for everybody who completed because the the first order of business to make the announcement Carney said the federal ing this,” Regan said. is using the dock on a regu- existing pilings will need in the new budget for the last week.” government found funding “The funding is lar basis and those of us to be removed with envi- Department of Fisheries Senator Pat Carney and to rebuild storm-damaged approved. That means they who think we might have to ronmental protocols, she and Oceans (DFO) other Saturna residents docks in Atlantic Canada go through engineering and use it on an irregular basis, said. announced Thursday. had criticized DFO for after Hurricane Juan last so forth and hopefully it like being carried out on a The Lyall Harbour facil- “It was the first and only not rebuilding the wharf fall.�� She called for “fair- will get started as soon as�� stretcher.” ity is Saturna’s�� sole public- announcement so far, unless promptly following the fire ness and equitable treat- possible.” She has already spo- access wharf and is used someone in the department on June 5, 2003. ment” for Gulf Islands resi- Saturna Island Dock ken to DFO’s Small Craft by emergency vessels, float has made an announcement “The proposal that came dents. �� Replacement Committee ��Harbours Division area planes, fishing�� and recre- I haven’t heard about,” forward to the department “Our standpoint was chair Jacques Campbell is chief Dave Thorn. ational boats, and for many laughed Fisheries Minister to replace the wharf came ‘We’ll look� at it and see delighted to see the project “They� are starting to community services� such as Geoff Regan in an inter- late in the fiscal year,” said what we can do in the new going ahead. roll on the project. I don’t mail delivery and transpor- view Monday. Regan. “In terms of find- fiscal year with the new “It provides a very nice know when we will see a tation of school children. Tsawout burial expert at Friday night SSIJAR talk Salt Spring Islanders for lands and resource manager Tumac Tenough.� With the Tsawout band office, he within our territories, and natories of the Douglas Justice and Reconciliation for the Tsawout band and regard to the� services I pro- assists the Tsawout nation in especially� those that cause Treaty, and how this affects� (SSIJAR) is hosting a second has cultural obligations as a vide�� they call me as Emoth issues of development occur- ��desecration and destruction their attempts�� to preserve speaker in a series on First senior cemetery worker for (child�� or person) Tumac ring in their traditional ter- ��of our sacred sites, have on and protect their�� traditional Nations burial sites. the Tsawout village. (protect) Tenough (Earth). ritories. our people.” resource sites, village sites Floyd Underwood of the His family owns the right This means person of the “It is my belief,” he says, Underwood will describe and burial grounds. Tsawout First Nation will to care for gravesites and to earth,�� person who works “that people fail to get or how�� the status of the Refreshments�� will be speak on Friday, April 9 at 7 bury the deceased. with the earth, person that don’t even try to understand Tsawout band differs from served at the Friday night p.m. at Lions Hall. Underwood was asked to protects the earth and per- the impact emotionally and those of other area First talk and donations will be The Tsawout First Nation undertake the role of grave- son who is protected by the spiritually that developments Nations, who were not sig- accepted at the door. owns the reserve in the south digger by his late grandfather earth.”�� end of Salt Spring and is one Bert Underwood. In his Friday talk, �� of five Wsanec (Saanich) vil- He said, “When I am rec- Underwood will describe lages. ognized for my work in the the link�� between his cultural Underwood, also known cemetery my people refer to obligations and professional �� as Ki-Uwl-Ten, is a former me as Ki-Uwl-Ten, Emoth life. Currently� in his work at � �� North Galiano fire society struck �� North Galiano residents “There was just some cau- “It was an excellent pre- tackled another hurdle on tion, as there has been all sentation,” Weber said. �� the way to creating a new along, to not jump to conclu- Four NGFPS founding �� organization to run their fire sions until they’ve made their directors included� Weber, Carolyn Canfield, Cees den � department Saturday. decision. And that’s certainly � �� “We have a new nine-per- legitimate.” Holder, Geoff Gaylor. New �� directors are Peter Forbes, son board, and a very good NGCA board members �� one too,” said North Galiano will vote on a motion to Robin Gregory, John Parfitt, �� Fire Protection Society transfer the fire department Olaf Knezevic and Rob (NGFPS) president Dana to the NGFPS at the upcom- Snape.�� Weber. ing AGM on April 17. The NGFPS now has a �� The NGFPS held its first “We will just have to wait membership of 224 among �� annual general meeting with and see what happens at the some 350 property holders in �� an aim to establish a single- NGCA meeting on the 17th. the North Galiano area. purpose organization to Everything is still contingent �� govern the North Galiano on that,” Weber said. �� Volunteer Fire Department. The NGFPS meeting was �� The NGFPS board attended by 60 people who �� resolved to continue discus- saw the nine-board members �� sions with the North Galiano approved by acclamation, �� Community Association said Weber. �� (NGCA), which currently “The guest speaker alone � �� holds the fire department made it worth attending the �� contract. meeting,” Weber said. �� The NGFPS also moved The group heard a presen- �� toward “making rebuilding tation by forest-fire consul- the numbers and morale of tant Bruce Blackwell, who �� the fire department a prior- worked on the Firestorm �� ity in the next year because 2003 report under the lead- � �� there’s been some uncertain- ership of Manitoba premier �� ty,” Weber said. Gary Filmon. �� NGCA members attending Blackwell discussed how �� the NGFPS meeting offered to minimize risks while liv- �� reserved support for the new ing in an urban-forest inter- group, Weber said. face. �� Ends April 30 ��

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A8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Give it a chance Affordable housing. Once upon a time it was somebody else’s problem in urban lands far away. Now it casts a shadow over all Salt Spring deliberations — from how our commercial sector will function to keeping our schools running to maintaining an authentic community of residents. We all know people who have left the island because they could not afford to buy a home or find a suitable place to rent. Fortunately, some things are happening, if slowly. A Trust-initiated Salt Spring Housing Survey is now circulating and all islanders are encouraged to fill out the short (and anonymous) questionnaire, whether or not they have a housing problem. Results of one subjective survey question will likely be staggering. It asks homeowners if they would be able to purchase their property at today’s market rate. We should all imagine what it would be like to be on the sidelines of home ownership on this island; wanting to live, work and raise a family here, but with no decent, secure place to call our own. Then we should ask what we are individually willing to give up to ensure at least one friend or neighbour isn’t stuck in that position before we wave goodbye to them as they start a new life in the Comox Valley or the B.C. Interior. People in the Norton Road area may fight the proposed addition of 26 lots in their backyard, but most would not be able to stay here if they had to support a mortgage that could purchase their own property at today’s prices. As was stressed at a Trust meeting last week, secure housing is needed for teachers, police officers, tradespeople and hospital work- �� ers — not just low-income earners. The affordability problem is �� creeping ever higher on the income scale. �� No one wants to voluntarily accept more people and traffic in their �� area or on the island. But to describe a piece of land within walking �� distance of Ganges that backs onto a modular home park as definite- �� ly unsuitable for development or not in compliance with the official �� community plan is absurd. �� Private proposals such as that put forth for Norton Road deserve �� some consideration and the developer should be given a chance to �� work with neighbours and local government to see how it could �� work. �� We need to explore all options for helping islanders live and work �� here. Letters to the Editor Destruction Berry wrote, “We have hungry eagles. learn more about the nature The provincial govern- under the age of 55 become Sixty years ago Aldo an ‘environmental crisis’ Recently the old heron communities of flora and ment is currently underfund- novelty figures. Leopold wrote, “We abuse because we have consented roosting alder tree was fauna with whom we share ing education by $500 mil- Education is vital. It can- land because we regard it to an economy in which by chopped down, followed our land so that we will not lion each year, despite their not be at the whim of a poli- as a commodity belonging eating, drinking, working, by a bank of native willow unknowingly destroy their claims to the contrary. tician’s scalpel. to us. When we see land as resting, travelling and enjoy- trees, the long-time home of fragile habitat. This means that start- We must encourage our a community to which we ing ourselves we are destroy- the kingfisher family. This We must spend more time ing in September, schools school board to stand up to the belong, we may begin to use ing the natural, the God- clearing was done by a new simply being, and more time in the Gulf Islands will be bullies and to seek strength in it with love and respect.” given world.” neighbour for a view and for simply listening to the voice forced to close, or reduce numbers with other districts, Most of us have not cho- Over 90 per cent of the “tidiness,” with no knowl- of the earth. the instructional week to and to get proper funding now sen to engage deeply with land on Salt Spring is pri- edge of the nests and with “It is not birds that speak, four days, lay off some of and for the future. Or else the land. Most of us choose vately owned. Individually no knowledge that he had but men learn silence.” the already skeleton staff, there is no future. to use the land recreationally we say that we love nature. destroyed them. (Kathleen Raine.) and otherwise compromise To stand up and defy the and economically. Collectively we are destroy- It is a silent spring now, NINA RAGINSKY, themselves to find over $1 provincial government is Recreationally, we hike it, ing it. without the herons and with- Walter Bay million in savings. scary, but to stand up and bike it, golf it, kayak it, sail Our hedgerows, wildlife out the kingfishers. Who pays? We parents. defy people who want to it and swim it. corridors and our natural If we say that we love No future Which means that some of boost the coffers of their Economically, we log it, shoreline are slowly disap- nature, and that we wish to Our schools have declin- us will have to leave the business buddies at the flog it, strip it, flip it, fish it, pearing. One by one we have live in harmony with the ing enrolment. islands. expense of our children’s mine it, drill it, grade it, nuke lost all of our heronries due earth, then we must walk our Our schools' budget is The islands become even future is plain good sense it, pollute it and dam it. to vegetation removal and talk. Each one of us must dependant on enrolment and less attractive to working and is our moral obligation. In his essay, The Idea of the consequential predation learn to step more light- the intelligence and integrity families, enrolment contin- RICHARD STEEL, a Local Economy, Wendell of the eggs and nestlings by ly upon the land. We must of the provincial government. ues to decline and anyone Isle View Drive PARC not ‘money-grubbing’ in arts funding issue By PETER LAKE fund the needed repairs to exist- bylaws. payers to buy the recreation cen- Taking pot shots at the vol- ing facilities and to replace The requisition for ArtSpring tre site, PARC’s operating bud- unteers who serve on the Parks, VIEW worn-out equipment. It would be provides $38,000 and is based get increased 0.6 per cent. This Arts and Recreation Commission clever indeed if we could use the on the mill rate so the total could is because PARC has not been (PARC) is a time-honoured pas- POINT philosopher’s stone to transmute increase as assessments increase. exercising the total requisitions time on Salt Spring Island. $21,000 into $38,000! Our fund- It should be noted however that allowed. It is too bad that so often the ing problems for the pool, skate the actual amount granted is at This year PARC will increase comments are ill informed, ill District, which will continue as board park, baseball facilities and the pleasure of the current CRD its requisition over the 2003 level natured, or both. Wendy Beatty’s long as ArtSpring wishes. so on would be magically pro- director. This is similar to the to the legal maximum under the March 31 Driftwood letter imply- The intention of the PARC vided for. library requisition. existing bylaws. Thus PARC grant was to provide funds for ing that PARC is cleverly increas- the maintainence and improve- I cannot find any other parks The drafting of the bylaw and funding will increase by about ing its taxes by $38,000 is a case ment of the community’s prop- commission that is directly the requisition for ArtSpring were $40 for the average house, but the in point. A five-minute phone call erty. ArtSpring will receive from involved in funding the arts, nor entirely out of the hands of the increase is earmarked for the rec- to PARC would have allowed her PARC the $18,000 in 2004, and is there any reference to it within PARC commission. reation centre and is below the to get the facts, which are as fol- the Community Arts Council will the PARC funding bylaws, unless Ms. Beatty’s letter implies that $75 maximum indicated by most lows. get $3,000, so nothing changes arts are considered recreation. PARC is some sort of money- people in the survey on pool costs. PARC for some years has grant- this year. Personally I consider the arts in grubbing entity. I checked my tax The general public should ed Art Spring $18,000, which is Next year, the $21,000 will be all forms to be “creation” and files from 1997 to 2003. During know that the commissioners very approximately six per cent of available within the 2003 PARC on this island a very important that time my assessments have spend a great deal of time and budget, however, it should be its budget. As well, the Community noted that zero budgeting is the part of the creative life, which increased 20 per cent. Taxes effort in serving the whole com- Arts Council has been granted rule and requisitions have to be we should support to some extent went as follows: Islands Trust munity in which there are a num- $3,000, for a total of $21,000. It justified, approved by the whole since the “arts” have never man- increased 33 per cent, rural tax ber of recreational interests and should be noted that the land and commission, approved by the aged without a patron, be it the 21.3 per cent; school tax, 16 per responsibilities. Sometimes given the ArtSpring property are com- regional director and the CRD wealthy or the taxpayer. cent; hospital, 43 per cent and the resources it is necessary to munity property, which ArtSpring board before being allowed. The referendum allowing CRD 37.8 per cent. say “no,” which is never popular. operates under a licence of occu- We would hope that we could ArtSpring tax funding is entirely Discounting requisition 454, pation from the Capital Regional maintain the $21,000 to help separate from PARC’s funding which was approved by the tax- The writer is a PARC member.

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Misleading The proposed village nities all over the world.” subsequent years. make me popular with my will this translate into for I am concerned that the includes 405 new dwelling Which is more important, Many of the other pools ex-colleagues, but I ask you next year? Channel Ridge developers units and over 80,000 square the short-term interests of the also had incorrect revenue — a four-day school week Not a bad deal for teachers. are making misleading state- feet of commercial space. Channel Ridge developers, and cost allocations. In addi- next year? Whose best inter- Who wouldn’t want to work ments to get their way. In the Unless a new road connects or the long-term interests of tion, there was often no ests are served by this? four days instead of five and two-page paid advertisement the village to Sunset Drive, our island community? Stay allocation for debt charges, We know it’s not the par- not forfeit 20 per cent of their salary for the privilege (as they placed in the March 17 virtually all traffic in and out tuned. which add appreciably to ents’ and it can’t possibly be edition of the Driftwood they will use Broadwell Road. Its annual costs. elementary students’. some of us did — aye, there’s BOB RUSH, the rub) — the hours were say, “There was not an addi- lower section is substandard, Salt Spring He then states that “PARC It was always recognized tional access road originally even for the existing traffic, is in the driver’s seat here but that it was difficult to get long anyway. Administrators planned that we are aware let alone for a whole new vil- can’t get the keys to the bus.” back into gear on Monday, get it pretty good, with no Be skeptical reorganization to cope with of.” By using the weasel lage. As a former city engi- In last week’s paper there Mr. Peterson should real- more so after a “long week- words “that we are aware of” end,” and Friday often and an extra weekend day to neer, planner and subdivi- was a column entitled “Fact ize that PARC will own the boot (same salary). they ignore previous plans sion-approving officer, I can facility, PARC will manage included special events and for the proposed new village Finding in the Pool Debate,” So what do we do? Close cite many sound reasons for which contains a number of the project’s construction was particularly challenging connecting to Sunset Drive as the day wore on — but the middle school. There is with a major new road. retaining the originally pro- significant errors and misguid- and PARC will operate the a beautiful school in Fulford posed second major route in facility. at least there were three To set the record straight, ed opinions. solid days in between. The that’s half empty and I the developer’s Proposed and out of the village. But Its author, Steve Peterson, However, what type of understand there is room at there isn’t the space to outline facility it will be depends last hour was fine for some Comprehensive Development says he has spoken to PARC activities, but a stretch for Fernwood and Salt Spring Plan, prepared by J.D. them here. entirely on a referendum, more academic ones. How Elementary. No room at the By making misleading members, but he refused to which, by law, must be a yes beautiful high school? Bring Shortreid and Associates in speak to any when request- will all this translate into a 1984, shows Broadwell Road statements such as that one or no question. Therefore in a portable; use the library; ed recently, and must have four long-day week? extending through the spine of in the March 17 Driftwood, the voters of Salt Spring For high school students, use the multipurpose room. the development, connecting whether intentional or other- accepted his misinformation Island and only the voters some will utilize their time Or close the board office with Sunset Drive at the far wise, the developers under- from other sources. will decide how much they well and stay awake in the and relocate it at Fulford north end of their property. mine their credibility. Next He says that the most com- want to be taxed and how the final class whatever the sched- school. In 1994 the developer’s they may try to convince us prehensive source for operat- money will be spent. ule, but for how many will it In the long run, amalgam- Proposed Development that we shouldn’t be afraid ing revenue and expense data No one special interest be too tiring or a chance for ate SD#64 with Saanich — Plan was redrawn. It clear- of them marketting their res- is a BCRPA survey of the group, including Ssplash, three-day party weekends? just a short plane ride away ly shows the village area idential units as “fractional year 2000, which states that holds the keys to the bus, as Does 5x5 always equal for combined senior admin- served by a major new road ownerships,” supposedly PARC’s Shelby pool had a Mr. Peterson claims. 4x6.25? Why don’t we stay istrators. to Sunset Drive (connecting because they’re not the same recovery rate of 98 per cent. With such an inauspicious awake one night a week and It seems that we are being told there are all these at Mountain View Drive), as as timeshares or short-term An experienced researcher start to this series of articles, sleep longer for four of the does a later widely-distrib- others? options but only one will rentals. would have recognized readers should approach fur- work. Do we believe that? uted sales brochure. Well, the recently opened this instantly as a statisti- ther ones with a high degree Presently we have a Now the developer is pro- number of four-day school And if so, does that consti- Poet’s Cove development on cal anomaly and therefore of skepticism. tute being offered options? posing just a secondary road- South Pender is “fractional there was a high probability ALIX GRANGER, weeks: Jan.-June 2004: 25.5 way, accessible to only emer- JACQUELINE THOMAS, ownership.” Their manager of error. In fact, significant Vice-chair, PARC weeks in session, eight days King Road gency vehicles. Apparently says they are now affiliated wage costs had not been allo- off for statutory holidays, not even that, if they can get with an organization “for cated to the pool account that More options Pro-D days, wellness days. MORE LETTERS A10 away with it. trading time-share opportu- year but this was corrected in This letter is not going to How many three-day weeks Volunteers deserve more than cheap awards, back-pats Environmental volun- Ruddy). They’re both keenly special day and event possible to should be paid for. They get little teers are getting wary interested in the dwindling num- get their message and good work respect and aren’t sustainable oth- and weary. Three such bers of woodland caribou in the across. erwise. Young people aren’t vol- people — real movers SPRINGBOARD park, which is being studied by The city’s given some environ- unteering with the enthusiasm of — have spoken inde- BY BRENDA GUILED a newly formed group of stake- mental awards in recognition too, their burning-out seniors, although pendently to me of this holders. but it keeps approving tax-provid- many are passionate about caring recently. Love that word: stakehold- ing developments, on the backs for this planet. I called Kathy Reimer ers. What it really means is that of volunteers’ free maid service, They need jobs from this most last month to discuss an upcom- living from her passion. People some people at the table make a to the benefit of those lined up to valuable work, and environmen- ing talk and walk she was giv- who only understand the financial living at the game, while everyone profit from the river’s bounty and talists have got to start seriously ing about Salt Spring’s salmon bottom line figure there’s got to be else puts in the same hours and beauty. lobbying for this. streams. For more than 20 years, money in it, why else would she days for no pay, or sandwiches The Riverwalk housing project They’re a dying breed other- she and her Salmon Ladies have bother? and coffee at best. is a case in spades. It’ll cover an wise. There’s green and there’s tirelessly reclaimed messed-up Thus, Kathy said to me, with The bureaucracy then wangles important stretch of river flood- green — economics and ecolog- island waterways, leaving great some exasperation, at the end of ways to forward its agenda, aided plain, wiping out every protection ics. They’re both worthwhile, and natural richness and beauty in their our conversation, “Nobody pays by its hired guns, with the vol- and enhancement on that strip, they’re both worth money. Forget wake. They’ve increased property me! I’m not a consultant. I’m a unteers left feeling like patsies. with hefty upstream and down- the cheap awards and cheaper pats values too, which they’ve secured volunteer.” Further, she noted Dana can see the pattern; his dad stream costs too. on the back; government, industry with covenants as best they can. that if, for example, the $4-mil- has lived it. No wonder they’re “When,” a prominent Port and individuals have got to start Still, it’s a fight — a constant lion wasted in a recently revealed cautious. Coquitlam eco-volunteer asked paying for monitoring, mainte- fight to get owners on side, even government boondoggle went to Such sentiment is rising among me, “are they [fellow river-maids] nance and clean-up of environ- though it’s a win-win-win for the Fish Renewal BC, it would cover volunteer environmentalists going to say shove it and walk mental assets. fish, habitat and human communi- 70 years — 70 years! — of their in the Coquitlam area, who’ve off?” It’s all part of business — ty. Those who resist recognize that work. given countless hours to caring Soon, I hope, actually. decent, honest business, no slave she’s a force to be reckoned with, Next, I talked with a cousin and for the besieged Coquitlam River. Environmental inputs and actions labour given or expected. often assuming that someone so his 23-year-old son in Jasper (hi They’ve sat on all sorts of com- are not an “externality,” in eco- driven must be making a lucrative to Salt Spring friends from Dana mittees; they’ve attended every nomic terms. They cost, and they [email protected] A10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Andrew & Photo by Derrick Lundy Tracy Little 537-9112 Located across from the Tourist Info Centre ��More letters Supervised STVRs would �� Missing Tolerance meet the requirements of For those of you who read ��history most members of the com- George Ehring’s submis- �� We are a class of Grade 3 munity who ask for legal- sion on the editorial page and 4s who have been learn- ization and would alleviate last week, this letter is in �� ing about Salt Spring history. concerns of many of those �� response. We are writing this letter against as well. Oh, George, as the girls in �� because�� we noticed a mis- But “live-in” supervisors hairdressing would say, your �� take in the Gulf Islander are not the only answer. For American roots are showing. �� insert for visitors that was 10 years plus, Island Explorer The all-too-familiar tactic of included in last week’s Property Management �� singling out and attacking, in ��Driftwood. We noticed when (IEPM) has acted as agent for this case, Arlene Dashwood, �� you were writing about our owners concerned that their the mixing of fact with innu- URGENT �� history,�� you completely Salt Spring investment is pro- endo and blatant deceptions, PROOF FOR APPROVAL �� skipped the history of First fessionally cared for. the vilifying of ASTAR, and Nations’ people on the Gulf STVRs are not officially the willingness to affect the PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY �� Islands! covered under the laws lives and livelihoods of oth- �� Chris Arnett, a special- of property management ers but not your own — all to �� ist in this area, told our class licences, however, IEPM sustain your own entrenched ��there was evidence of First operates STVRs under the opinion. �� Nations people living on the I do commend you on your OK �� same financial and ethical Gulf Islands as long as 8,000 guidelines as the rest of our eloquent verbiage. �� years ago on Mayne Island, business: trust accounts for It did come as a surprise to read that vacation homes and 3,000 to 5,000 years on owners’ and tenants’ funds, �� Salt Spring. rented to tourists were reap- security/damage deposits, �� There were villages on the ing huge profits, yet at the OK WITH CORRECTIONS contracts for management islands. The early settlers same time were largely CONTACT only came here around 147 and for guests. GST, hotel empty houses that can’t ever years ago! tax, WCB on housekeepers make any economic or social We think it’s important for and maintenance workers, contribution to our island. �� you to put this information and non-resident withhold- I do hope you hear from FAX: (250) 537-2613 in the Gulf Islander because ing tax are remitted as appli- some of the now-reduced the First Nations lived here cable. number (less than 100) ��PH: (250) 537-9933 a long time (actually more We have representatives on stand-alone vacation rental island 24/365 and are reach- homeowners, who can read �� than we have). to you the comments of peo- Thank you. able by pager, telephone, fax �� or e-mail. Our record keep- ple who had the pleasure of STELLA WEINERT’S vacationing here. ing is sound. We advertise as �� GRADE�� 3/4 CLASS, And I do look forward to Salt Spring a business, are members of �� hearing of your next holiday Elementary School the Chamber of Commerce, abroad where you experi- On-island�� and whether the guests are ence “supervised” accom- in place for one week or five modation. agents years — our agenda is the A healthy, functioning I see that after two years same, our operations are pro- community is created and of intensive study ��by vari- fessionally carried out. sustained by people who sup- �� ous bodies, the APC is rec- Please don’t overlook port one another, who dem- ommending Bylaw 355 be the importance of on-island onstrate regard and respect. �� amended to permit some agents. It is one of the more May we be fortunate to live �� form of on-site supervised simple and expedient meth- in such a tolerant community. STVRs.�� ods of ensuring accountabil- WENDY BEATTY, This seems�� a positive ity and standards of opera- Vesuvius �� step toward legalizing the tion. rights of owners to use the PATRICIA M. FRASER, MORE LETTERS A10 �� property they pay taxes on. IEPM Owner/operator ��

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Name: KATE BRAGG RANTS 537/538/653: 537 Occupation(s): Chef, caterer, barista. A bouquet& of apricot roses at Island Escapades for once Hobbies: Gardening, singing, make- to Richard Flader, who gen- again helping with send- up artistry. RANTS erously donated a calculator ing soccer balls to kids in Home finished/unfinished: There's from his office to the Salt the Rupununi, Guyana. always changes and improvements. Rants to people who bring Spring SPCA. The kindness You have helped make Favourite people: Halvor, Dustin, dogs into local restaurants, is much appreciated. even more kids very happy! violating provincial health Thank you! Wendy, Arvid, Jane, Lizzie, Rags regulations, and then com- Roses to the young man and on and on and on . . . . plain when they are told on Mansell Road. Thank- A big bunch of roses to Favourite read: Cougar Annie's to leave the dog outside. you for the free wood and Grant and Deb at Electronic Garden. Animals are not allowed in your generous help in Ark for their help and Best thing about SSI: The fresh, restaurants. It’s a Food Safe loading it. That was very expertise in setting up a sweet air. issue! thoughtful of you. system to run an older DOS program. You certainly went Worst thing about SSI: Traffic. Rants to the people who A big bouquet of yel- way out of your way to Best place to kiss on SSI?: In my burn smoky fires. You are low roses to the Welcome make it happen. Your fans sweetie's arms. contributing to climate Wagon, especially Debbie at Island Star. change. It’s even worse Wrate, for your hospitality when you engulf your to newcomers. The business- To all our friends and val- neighbours in smoke for es who take part are dem- ley neighbours: “pound for hours, and then let the fire onstrating one of the most pound” we love you dearly DERRICK’S smolder all night when the wonderful aspects of Salt and appreciate you all for smoke hangs in the air. You Spring culture. your ongoing love and sup- are affecting their health. port. ISLAND PICS More roses to Jack Rosen Rants to whomever broke into my Cherokee and stole my new chainsaw, while ROSES parked beside the fire hall OPEN last Saturday. May the fleas GANGES of 1,000 camels rest in your shorts. VILLAGE 8am - 9pm MARKET POSTAL OUTLET DAILY

Many roses from the Salt Spring Island RCAF Veterans Committee to Brent Cooper and Ganges Village Market for the cooperation and generous support provided to our celebration of the 80th birthday of the Royal Canadian Air Force on Thursday, April 1. �� Also bouquetsROSES of roses to the Royal Canadian Legion �� Ladies Auxiliary for the outstanding repast provided. The motto of the RCAF — Through Adversity to the Stars — accurately describes the way the ladies overcame a disastrous equipment �� break-down in the kitchen Jane prior to the dinner. They really came through! ��

Roses for the woman on the Fulford ferry who helped �� my four-year-old and I get a ride to a friend’s birthday party in Victoria when ours � was the first car not to get on the ferry. Roses to Sandy �� and Jane for that ride right to the door! The kindness of 30L strangers was part of a per- �� fect day! RH �� A bunch of wild roses to the Salt Spring Karate Club 9kg senseis for their dedication �� and commitment. Your students are truly grateful. �� Roses to the ferry work- 9kg ers who helped 94-year- �� old Ethel Odlum while 20L travelling between Long �� Stephanie Harbour and Tsawwassen and back again last month. People like to complain about the ferries but the �� workers do a lot to help elderly people. �� A great big bouquet of gorgeous red roses to the members of Curves for their generosity during our �� Food for Friends promotion. �� Your enthusiasm was greatly appreciated by the Salt Spring Food Bank and the Deb staff of Curves. We raised and donated 2,538 pounds �� of non-perishable food. �� A12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Lack of environmental impact studies decried at hearing By MYRUS JAMES, ERIC “filtered” before migrating requested this documenta- ed Salt Spring Islanders’ con- The Canadian Wildlife WICKHAM and CHRIS IN to the marine environment. tion. cerns: there were absolutely Service, the federal envi- ACHESON On cross-examination, the The reason for the absence no assessments, prior to the ronment minister of and The evidence produced at hydrogeologist admitted that of information is simple: waste management permit the British Columbia the Environmental Appeal DEPTH there was in fact no testing Sablefin Hatcheries Ltd. has approval being issued, docu- Conservation Data Centre Board hearing into the waste of subsurface soil conditions never undertaken an envi- menting the extent of Walker (Georgia Basin Inventory) management permit for the to pre-hearing assertions by in the underground aquifer ronmental assessment of its Hook habitat or species. have all recognized that there Sablefin Hatcheries Ltd. MWLAP, its staff admitted off Walker Hook, which was waste effluent system and its Dr. Dunster testified that are sensitive ecosystems on operation at Walker Hook in cross-examination dur- assumed to filter the effluent effects on the environment at this was inconceivable given Walker Hook worthy of pro- confirms every suspicion ing the hearing that hatchery prior to reaching the marine Walker Hook. that the sparsely vegetated tection. that the Canadian Sablefish waste could reach the marine environment. Unfortunately, this con- ecosystem found at Walker It became apparent during Association (CSA) had prior environment and that these This hatchery is the tip of a firms the fears of Salt Spring Hook is extremely rare. the hearing that the MWLAP to the hearing — that the effects had not been studied toxic iceberg. Fishers of wild Islanders that, in fact, this In fact, of the 4,000-plus decision-maker responsi- provincial and federal gov- in any detail. salmon have already been project has proceeded with- square kilometres studied in ble for issuing the approv- ernments are paying little Other evidence showed hit hard by aquaculture — out any adequate baseline the Strait of Georgia and the al did not consult with the attention to the potentially that the government did not microbial diseases, destruc- data or assessment of the Gulf Islands as part of the MWLAP employees respon- disastrous effects from this even enforce its own require- tion of habitat, and genetic receiving environment. sensitive ecosystems inven- sible for designating Walker hatchery. ments that the hatchery transformation by released Dr. Katherine Dunster tory, approximately 0.1 per Hook a sensitive ecosystem. The CSA is concerned applicant hire a “qualified hatchery stocks now threaten testified that there are five cent of this area is made up All of the evidence and that the Ministry of Water, professional” to study vari- the wild salmon fishery. main components to the sen- by these sparsely vegetated testimony simply confirmed Land and Air Protection ous effluent issues prior to These threats are increas- sitive environment at Walker ecosystems. a sad truth: waste effluent is (MWLAP) granted the the approval. ingly being documented. Hook. We also heard at the hear- being pumped into Walker approval with scant, if any, To the extent that there Sablefish fishers fear that The first three compo- ing that erosion is a sig- Hook without any environ- attention to the potential was any commentary on the exactly the same problems nents are made up of three nificant concern with the mental assessment having effects of hatchery viruses, microbial effects on the local will be inflicted on a healthy sensitive ecosystems, which amounts of water being been completed. bacteria and other microbes environment, it was done sablefish stock, and there- include a sparsely vegetated pumped out of the tombolo The only hope is that the on local fish and habitat. by the hatchery’s hydroge- by destroy jobs and invest- ecosystem on the tombolo and the amounts of waste- board rejects the approval The CSA’s marine environ- ologist, who admitted that he ments. itself, the coastal bluff near- water being pumped back before the sensitive ecosys- ment experts testified at the was not qualified to provide Sharon Bywater testified by, and the salt marsh wet- through the tombolo, in addi- tems sustain long-term dam- hearing that microbial effects such analysis. for the Salt Spring Island land. tion to the manmade fortifi- age. should be a priority concern MWLAP further relied Residents for Responsible Dunster also testified that cation of the beach at Walker for regulators on consider- on the hydrogeologist’s Land Use (SSIRRLU) that a number of threatened bird Hook. Myrus James is a ing whether to grant approv- assumption that the inject- Sablefin Hatcheries Ltd. species either live at or uti- The evidence presented to Penelakut Elder, Eric al�� to the hatchery. Contrary ed wastewater would be never provided any environ- lize the Hook and, finally, a the Environmental Appeal Wickham is CSA executive mental assessment docu- number of eelgrass beds are Board showed that Dr. director and Chris Acheson mentation to the residents of present just off the tombolo. Dunster was not alone in her is a sable fisherman and rep- Salt Spring�� Island when they Dunster’s concerns reflect- assessment. resents SSIRULU. �� More�� letters �� Invasions�� that make it clear why alli- organization has just backed World Film Festival was, by Everyone�� can�� sympathize ance forces must remain. down from its threat against all accounts, a great success. with the peace marchers’�� goal As a matter of principle, American targets, subsequent This was the fifth such event Canadian forces should be to the execution by Israel of in as many years, and the (“Peace Rally,”�� Driftwood, March 24), it’s just that the among them. If opposition to Sheik Yassin. Why? Because team of five who organized marchers are a millennium alliance supervision of Iraq Hamas doesn’t want an inva- these (with lots of commu- early. Let me explain what’s were general, there would be sion of Gaza. I think we can nity help) has enjoyed work- good about invasions. 5,000 casualties, not 500. rely on Hamas to err, with ing together. A strong alliance, the consequent destruction However, the time has I’ll start with Iraq. American and NATO pres- Teachers, civil servants, of that group. come for us to ask for other ence in Afghanistan and Yes, there’s a tragic down- volunteers to take over this police are now paid triple Iraq — the result of invasion interesting program. Our their former wages, with a side to invasion — the loss — has had beneficial conse- of innocent lives; but, greater plan is to use preparations resulting multiplier effect in quences in the wider Middle for 2005 as a “cross over the local economy. Schools numbers of innocent lives are East: Ghaddafi has capitulat- being lost in any case. Let’s time” between new people have been upgraded. Political ed; Syria is quiescent; Iran’s put the blame for that where and ourselves. We will look teams work with town coun- opposition movement is to them to take charge; they cils, instructing them in the emboldened; even the Saudis it properly belongs: with terrorist groups that insinuate can look to us for all the sup- �� principles of public admin- and Egyptians are allowing port we can give. �� istration. women into non-traditional themselves into the popula- We will hold a reorganiza- Good works such as these occupations. tion at large. tion meeting on Wednesday, are, unfortunately, inter- I’ve saved the best for I’m not a big fan of George April 14, 7 p.m., in the por- rupted by acts of sabotage last: the Hamas terrorist Bush or his advisors and I’d table classroom behind the certainly be uncomfortable PARC offices, at Portlock living under their domestic Park. policies. But when it comes We hope that among your to international politics, they readers there will be persons pAsSioNate food are prescient and decisive. ready to take up the chal- foR The world is more compli- lenge. �� cated than the peace march- BOB WILD, CompAsSioNate �� ers comprehend; it’s a shame for the Festival Team pEoPlE they’re not willing to under- �� Cat friends �� take the burden of analysis. Consent is manufactured It’s already kitten season! �� But it isn’t too late to get � � easily on the Left as well. your cat spayed or neutered. � �� MICHAEL FRIEDMAN, Please remember to keep � �� Salt Spring � �� an eye out for stray or feral � �� Film fest cats, and get them to the vet � �� Schedule The recent Our Island, Our too. If you need help with � �� trapping or more info call � �� Salt Spring Island�� (Fulford Harbour) Friends For Cats at 537- � �� - Swartz Bay Departures 5631. �� Friends For Cats is a vol- �� IN EFFECT OCT 10/03-MARCH 31/04 CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS THE GANGES �� unteer-run registered charity, �� FAERIE devoted to the trap, spay/neu- Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz ��Bay ter and release of feral cats. MINI SHUTTLE Your donations are greatly �� 6:20 am Daily * 7:10 am Daily except Sunday* needed, particularly at this 8:00 am Daily except Sun. 9:00 am Daily time of year. All financial 10:00 am Daily 11:00 am Daily donations will go directly to 12:00 noon Daily ��1:00 pm Daily the cats. �� 2:00 pm Daily 3:00 pm Daily We have a box at GVM, 4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm ��Daily are #29 at Thrifty’s, ask for 6:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Daily us at the bottle depot and �� 8:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm Daily SHUTTLE SERVICE * Cancelled Dec 25, 2004 and Jan 1, 2005 look around for our donation � between boxes. �� any Ferry Terminal Also needed are some �� TO ADVERTISE HERE and Ganges, SSI Hostel, repairs and gas for my car �� or Ruckle Park — I put a lot of mileage on Call Rick MacKinnon when trapping feral cats. �� Operating year round Thanks so much for your �� support. �� 537-9933 Cell: 537-6758 LYN MACDONALD, Pager: 538-9007 Friends For Cats �� Home: 537-5305 �� [email protected] MORE LETTERS A13 �� bookings recommended

@ 6:20 am #@ # 8:00 am 10:00 am 1 12:00 noon 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm # Daily except Sunday @ Sailings cancelled Dec. 25, 2002 & Jan On Holiday Mondays: Oct. 14, 2002, April 21 & May Monday schedule is in effect until 2:00 pm, and schedule is in effect on sailings after 2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ A13 �� MARKET SCIENCE: Alan Mayfield cre- � �� ates lavender oil with this copper still for �� Salt Spring Lavender Company. Mayfield and his still were seen in the Saturday market at Centennial Park last week.

Photo by Derrick Lundy More letters �� mate winner is Lady Minto government within 10 years. �� Hearty chorus Hospital! Fiascos Re: the March 31 Pet The public is invited to The latest outbreak of �� Hall of Fame, all of us at The shop will be open the participate in the construc- avian flu throughout the Salt Spring SPCA say a big usual hours of 10 a.m. to 4 tion of the Green Party plat- Lower Mainland is simply “thank you” to all those at p.m., six days a week. See form at the party's website. the latest piece of evidence the Driftwood who created you there! LIA ARGO, that the industrial approach �� the recent contest to honour R.A. FEWINGS, Salt Spring to farming just doesn’t work. beloved pets, and to help us Publicity director, It will not be the last. to get out to the public our Hospital auxiliary Complete As a society we must cease message of community care Hotbed survey treating our fellow sentient for animals. The Islands Trust has put beings in such unkind and �� Federal Green Party lead- environmentally unsound Also a big thank you to er Jim Harris was on Salt out a housing survey in vari- �� the owners/companions ways. Industrial farming �� Spring Island Sunday to ous places around town. should be banned. who contributed some 80 boost the campaign of local Be on the lookout and Please check out www. delightful photos of very candidate Andrew Lewis. please fill it out. There are themeatrix.com for an enor- appealing furry personali- Harris views the island as some at the Long Harbour mously entertaining cartoon �� ties; and a big thank you to a “hotbed of new politics.” ferry terminal and I noticed on the subject. �� the sponsors who provided It’s the riding most like- some in Karen Dakin’s AARON HANDFORD, �� the prizes: Bosley’s, Riplees ly to succeed in electing office, to name a few places. Salt Spring Ranch, Home Hardware, Canada’s first Green Party One of the questions is, �� Know Better Dog Food Ltd., member of parliament. “Do you believe you could and Salt Spring Veterinary Lewis, landscaper and afford to buy the home you Services (Dr. Malcolm T. family man, wants his lead- live in at today’s market �� Bond, DVM). ership to be “rooted in local value?” No one I know likely �� We feel very encouraged community” where values could. by your generosity in helping and principles can be heard My neighbour is plan- �� us to get on our feet again and respected. ning a housing develop- �� and are planning a busy year The Green Party platform ment; starting prices at just a JIN SHIN DO �� of events towards that goal. includes electoral reform, mere $175,000. Is this really Last and most important: decentralization, nuclear affordable? Acupressure �� a hearty chorus of “thank containment, peacekeeping And what tax hike might Reflexology �� yous” from all our furry, military, functional gun con- we see if the sewer is piped � �� purry and barky friends. trol, abrogation of NAFTA, in, or will it stay the same if JENA PEORI, we end up with an on-loca- Solace support for sustainable agri- Organic for SPCA Ganges culture, education, health, tion sewer plant? Even if you just fill out Aromatherapy & Teas conservation and prevention � �� Hold of environmental degrada- that one question, perhaps it NEW donations tion. would send a message to the 100% Pure �� Every so often the Lady Greens believe they rep- Islands Trust that homes in Certified Organic �� housing developments start- Essential Oils Minto Hospital Auxiliary resent policies to vote for �� Thrift Shop becomes over- rather than against. ing at $175,000 will help “essences with energy” whelmed by the generos- New proportional funding very few young families or � �� ity of the public. Well, it has for federal political parties single parents. Julie Doobenen �� happened again! As a result, means each vote is worth The housing survey closes Certified Practicioner �� we must call a halt to dona- dollars in future. on April 18. SALT SPRING HEALTH CENTRE �� tions while our volunteers The established number KIM HOBAN, 130 MCPHILLIP’S AVE. �� Norton Road play “catch up.” of Greens, combined with 653-9104 �� Therefore, please, please potential non-voters and dis- �� hold your donations during enfranchised “red Tories” the month of April. Again and “left Liberals,” and a �� we ask you to monitor your four-way split in the political �� donations, to make our task landscape, represent a histor- �� both easier and more prof- ical shift that could see the itable. Remember, the ulti- Greens in opposition or even �� Dennis �� Maguire �� Architect �� maibc �� ARCHITECTURE �� PLANNING & �� CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT �� (250) 537-0733 �� [email protected] ��

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BIRTHDAY CAKE: Marion De la Franier and Jean Taylor cut the cake for 90 men and women celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Airforce last Thursday evening.

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LOOKING BACK: Bill Weston, left, holds his father's last flight log as he stands in front of part of a display of air force memorabilia, created by Les Price (right). The men and the display were part of the RCAF's 80th birthday celebrations at Meaden Hall last Thursday. Photo by Derrick Lundy Step Into Spring! Bullock Lake sale rumoured The gossip mill has been Highland-Pacific Mortgage development. grinding over the possible Corporation (HPMC) on But Niven confirmed a �� sale of the Bullock Lake Monday. consultant was hired to mar- �� property, but rumours of a HPMC is one of a group ket the Bullock Lake prop- �� sale may be premature. of companies holding a erty. �� “It’s not sold yet,” said first mortgage on title and Salt Spring Local Trust �� Ron Niven, president of the receiver-manager of the Committee (LTC) member Eric Booth said he has met with the consultant and recommended that owners set up a meeting with the neighbourhood to establish a dia- logue. He suggested that neighbours may want to consider supporting something “between rural and resort uses.” The neighbours said that water was their primary concern, said Booth. “A number of wells have evidently gone dry in recent years in the area.” The 123-unit resort on Bullock Lake became the �� subject of controversy when the LTC initiated a down- zoning of the property from commercial to residential use �� in January 1996. The process was initiated after the Capital Regional �� District issued building per- �� mits on the project and a �� neighbourhood association �� was formed to fight the plan. At that time, neighbours �� cited a threat to groundwater �� supplies as chief among their � concerns. Front-line devel- �� oper Brian� Hauff publicly � � � �� dubbed resort opponents as �� “goofers.” �� Along with the controversy, a money shortage halted �� the project and a foreclo- � �� sure order was granted in �� November 1998, giving con- � �� duct of sale to� HPMC. � � �� Legal�� struggles over the �� property�� continued as recent- �� ly as a statement of claim filed in April 2000. �� An ��April 5 National Post �� ad listed the property for sale �� at $9 million. � ��

�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ A15 Tent fire ignites camper concern A Mouat Park camper is seeking public information to help solve the mystery of how his tent caught on fire in the early GRAVEL SALES morning of Saturday, March 26. 1730A Fulford-Ganges Rd. Jordan Johnston said he is convinced the fire was not an Owner: Jason Fraser accident. Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm “I definitely did not light a candle or a cigarette before bed Products available Rate per yard GRAVEL SALES because I didn’t have any and I was tired,” he wrote in a state- Pit Run ...... $10 1730A Fulford-Ganges Rd. Owner: Jason Fraser ment for Salt Spring police. $ 3/4 Road Mulch ...... 13 Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm “I woke up soon after to find my tent on fire, as well as my $ 1-1/2 Drain Rock unwashed . . . 15 Products available Rate per yard clothes, tarp, backpack and other personal objects. $ “The tent had melted onto my hands and I was in pain. I Oversized Rock unwashed . . . 11 PIT raced up and starting putting out the fire and calling out.” 3/4” Crush Drain ...... $31 RUN 10.00 3/4 ROAD Johnston is grateful to Embe Bakery staff who helped him $ 3/8” Crush (with fines) ...... 31 MULCH 13.00 cool his hands in a bucket of water and took him to the hos- $ 1 Big Boulders ...... 13 1-/2 DRAIN pital. Blasted Rock ...... $17 ROCK unwashed20.00 He also expressed thanks to hospital staff, his friends and OVERSIZED COOKIE SALES GIMMICK: Salt Spring members of the Girl Guides of Canada cre- $ the Janzens, owners of Aroma Crystal Therapy, for the medi- Fill ...... 4 ROCK unwashed11.00 ate a "drive thru" station to sell boxes of cookies at the Ganges firehall. Cookies cine. Prices in effect ‘til Jan. 31, 2004 can be ordered through Kristina Kilbourn at 537-9845. Photo by Derrick Lundy “I don’t want to make any false accusations but I feel that • Other products also available Fill 6.00 this fire may have been set by some third party with the inten- • 12 yard trucks can be arranged CRUSHED GRAVEL tion to harm me, or perhaps the person responsible thought • Minimum $10 charge NOW AVAILABLE that the tent was empty. 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Some water districts have Enfield says that the survey A Fire Underwriters’ approached the question- offers a couple of advantages �� Sidney Super Foods Survey (FUS) now under naires with some trepidation. to assessing Salt Spring’s fire �� way will assign the island Fulford Harbour protection capabilities. � �� a Public Fire Protection Waterworks completed “The big thing here is that �� Classification (PFPC) its survey, but chair Bruce he’s independent. We’re not �� between one and 10. Patterson notes, “There is not dictating the outcome of the �� A rating from 1-4 means a one legal fire hydrant in the survey.” �� jurisdiction is fully protect- south end of Salt Spring.” He also sees the survey as �� ed, 5-7 translates as semi- The Fulford system is a planning tool. “It will help �� protected and 8-10 means largely gravity feed, does not us make sure we’re heading �� unprotected. currently have a storage tank in the right direction.” �� The PFPC is used to and has four-inch water sup- The South Salt Spring �� determine the amount of ply lines rather than the stan- Property Owners and �� risk insurance companies dard six-inch lines. Residents Association �� are willing to assume in any Patterson notes that a (SSSPORA) has asked for, �� given community. Properties brush fire off Stewart Road but won’t receive, public �� in a municipality with a bet- last summer totally depleted participation in the FUS pro- �� ter PFPC generally enjoy the Fulford water supply. cess. �� lower insurance rates. “With the fire department “Not at this time,” says �� The PFPC is sometimes taking 3,000 gallons in a few Nelson. “Within the mandate �� called the “town grade.” A minutes, the system can- of the grading system, there �� FUS also develops gradings, not replenish itself quickly is no public participation.” �� which measure protection of enough, causing a total sys- Asked whether Salt � �� residential and commercial tem failure.” Spring’s new PFPC will be �� buildings, to be factored into According to Enfield, the made public, Nelson advised �� fire insurance rates. The last questionnaire does ask if that the FUS is not a pub��- �� Salt Spring FUS was done upgrades are planned, as one lic document, is private and in 1990. is for Fulford. confidential, and can only be �� Fire chief Dave Enfield, Scott Point Waterworks provided to his clients. �� on Salt Spring since 1999, District has so far refused to Enfield noted that FUS �� said he did not know the complete its questionnaire. reports have not been made �� 1990 PFPC. Trustee Helen Johnson public in other jurisdictions,�� Robert J. Nelson, who is said, “We have refused to such as Hope, due to protec- �� in charge of the current Salt fill it out until we find out tion of information issues. �� Spring FUS, said he’ll look its purpose and ramifica- “It’s a private document,” he �� at two key issues in conduct- tions.” adds. �� ing the FUS: What is at risk Scott Point trustees have SSSPORA secretary Mary �� to fire? What is public expo- asked Nelson to meet with �� Gillies said a recent report �� sure to that risk? them and answer questions to SSPORA, posted on the �� “The survey is meant to about the survey. fire department’s website, �� measure and quantify risk Nelson is set to be on Salt �� states: “When the results�� and hazard,” he said. Spring for a week this month of the Fire Underwriters �� A typical survey takes to conduct a physical survey �� Survey are made available �� about six months to com- to verify initial information. to us, we will ensure that �� plete. Salt Spring’s $5,000 Then it’s back to the office to the public is made aware of �� survey was initiated in develop gradings. �� the findings.” �� January at the request of the “Our mandate,” says Gillies said, “We perceived �� fire department. Nelson, “is to insure that the �� that the fire chief was mov- �� The survey’s first phase protection being provided �� saw questionnaires sent to is being represented by the ing forward on dealing with �� water districts and the fire classification, to verify and our concerns with that state- �� ment, and our expectation department. correct that classification.” �� Water districts were asked Nelson notes that it is is that those results will be �� about water source, the num- highly unlikely any juris- made public.” �� Bob’s Best Buys �� 6466 Bell McKinnon, �� Duncan �� 1999 GMC 1 TON DUALLY �� Ask for Bob Hindle Ready for trailering. Now for $26,495.00 �� 1-800-819-4331 �� & SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDSSR DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ PAGE A16

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USING HIS HEAD: Don Brown (number 18) heads in Salt Spring Old Boys’ fourth goal in a 6 to 2 win against Bays United last Sunday. johncameron.ca 269 Blackburn Rd 537-1707 Bays get vertigo from Old Boys tilt �� The Salt Spring Old Boys wrapped Funk. beginning of the match. up their regular season with a dizzying “Lyle Brown hit a 40-yard free kick. “The way it always is. We were too �� 6-2 blast over Bays United at the local It went over the goalie’s head and into anxious. We had tons of chances. I put high-school field Sunday. the net. I think the goalie was suffering two over the bar. I had three chances to “We hammered them,” said Old Boys from vertigo.” score, really easy ones.” player Rainer Funk. “It was a fun and Funk offered a little compassion for Sunday’s game saw the Old Boys easy game for us. We moved the ball the Bays keeper. finish third in the over-35 Masters-C around nicely.” “At our age, you look up and you division. They will be scrimmaging Islanders Chris Cottrell and Don start spinning.” amongst local teams in preparation for Brown each netted two goals, Kerry Even though Salt Spring dominat- the annual Salt Spring May tournament. Walker also added a tally and Lyle ed the game, the Oak Bay team held “Now the real soccer season begins, Brown pegged a highlight shot, said the islanders off the scoreboard for the playing against all the young ones.” Discs fling for ultimate team sport event Warm weather has brought a returning flock of Frisbees to title against teams from all over B.C., Alberta, Washington frolic over Salt Spring fields. and Oregon at the upcoming 30-team tourney on May 14 and �� Disc-throwing enthusiasts who also like team sports 15. �� are invited to join pick-up games of Ultimate with a local Last year, SUC adopted the team name of Moo Lamb group of players who throw a sense of fun ahead of com- Rouge and wore costumes with a can-can dancing farm-ani- �� petition. mal theme for the event, Sherrin said. �� Ultimate is a seven-aside non-contact team sport where a “A previous incarnation of SUC won the D-pool Spirit �� disc is passed from player-to-player up a field to be caught in Award against teams from Whitehorse, Lasqueti Island and �� an end-zone (much like flag football). Quadra Island at the Pumpkin Pull in Victoria.” Noted for outlandish costumes and good cheer, the Salt Now the co-ed group is looking for new blood since Spring Ultimate Club (SUC) has an esteemed reputation for many players were drafted by off-island university and winning awards, but few games, at tournaments in Nanaimo, college teams this season, he said. Victoria and Vancouver over the past two years since its Anyone with good humour is welcome to attend inception, said team captain Mitchell Sherrin. SUC practices. Experience, cleats and costumes are not “SUC has a stranglehold on the Spirit of the Game tro- required. �� phy from Nanaimo’s Udder Bowl.” The group meets 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the The two-time island winners are preparing to defend their middle school field beside the skatepark. �� 2 MONTH CLASSIFIED Drive a clean AUTO PACKAGE 95 �� (8 weeks) vehicle! $ Advertise your car, �� Steam cleaning 29 ��boat, truck, trailer, RV from $60 �� or motorcycle for sale Interior cleaning �� • 20 words for up to 8 weeks! from $110 • 1 vehicle per ad �� SALT SPRING ISLAND • Pre-paid, non-refundable CAR WASH & DETAILING • Private party • Exterior Wax & Polish • Engine Shampooing �� • Maximum 8 weeks • Hand Washes • Paint Protection Call Nathan for estimates and located in Duncan �� an appointment �� Gulf Islands �� 538-8275 347 Upper Ganges Rd. �� 537-9933 (at Salt Spring Mini Storage) ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ A17 B.C. team captain Rustad sets focus on the centre After leading the pro- and training sometimes “You travel with these with that . . . Get your to. My sister and I have vincial soccer team as collide,” she said. girls everywhere. You toes in the water and test what some people call captain over the past four “If I had a couple more travel with them and everything out.” ‘a vision for passing and years in a row, 16-year- hours, I could practise room with them and bil- Rustad and her sister distributing the ball.’” old Britta Rustad has trombone.” let with them every week- Clare, who plays on the And while she might definitely found the focal Her schedule is starting end.” national women’s team, not have “a nose for the point in her life. to get pretty hectic with She also enjoys the both prefer the centre- goal,” she wants to be at “It’s definitely my practices for three soccer travel that goes along mid position, she said. the centre of the midfield focus. Every girl and teams, she said. with a provincial team. “We can do others but where she can dictate the boy has to find a focus,” In addition to the B.C. The U17 team is sched- that’s what we’re drawn play. Rustad said. team, she also plays uled to go to Idaho, “I’ve had to make some with the GISS team and Washington and concessions for soc- the Nanaimo Premier Oregon. The U.S. cer; social activities are Women’s Team. teams put up a good Traditional Martial Arts School always the first to go. But “I started when I was in game, she said. Traditional Martial Arts School I had to skip volleyball Grade 10 last year.” She recommends Now Open this year too.” Rustad is also a keen that young players Along with the cap- basketball player, cross- challenge themselves KARATE - TAI CHI - JUJITSU tain’s spot on the U17 country runner and track at identification B.C. team, she’s also aficionado, when she can camps if they want Mahon Hall maintained her standing find time. to succeed on the on the honour roll and One of the prime provincial level. Call for your free one week membership principal’s list at Gulf appeals of rejoining the “Definitely get off Islands Senior Secondary B.C. team is the social the island and see 537-0234 Britta Rustad (GISS). But “homework aspect, she said. if you can compete Soccer girls nail tough tournament The Gulf Islands Secondary School and we had them down two-nothing. “It was a close game. They got a late (GISS) Scorpions senior girls chal- They came back with two goals right goal at the end, which was unfortunate.” lenged the top teams in the province at the end and ended up winning with a Salt Spring played Highlands, from The North End during a Campbell River soccer tourna- shoot-out. It was too bad.” Comox, and beat them 1-0 in a shoot- ment last weekend. The islanders then went on to face out to take 15th place among the 20 Grad Deal! “It was probably the biggest senior two tough matches (both 3-0 losses) teams at the event. girls tournament in B.C. next to the against Argyle and Coquitlam’s Terry “One highlight was that Britta Rustad Ten Tans provincials,” said team manager Lyall Fox School. was voted MVP of our team for the Ruehlen. “They beat us quite handily. Mind tournament.” Free Aerobics “Argyle, the defending champions you, we never quit. That was the good Ruehlen offered special thanks to Two Months from the last two years in AAA, were thing. Coach Navid (Niazi) kept push- chaperones Lee-Anne Gordon and there. It was incredible soccer. There ing his strategy and the girls kept learn- Janette Larson. Membership were four AA teams there and we were ing. It was a good experience for them.” one of them. The rest were strong-cali- Salt Spring went on to beat Fraser “They did an amazing job of all the bre-AAA teams.” Valley Christian 2-1, the only AA-team cooking and making the lunches for the Undaunted by the opposition, the they met in the tourney, to wrap up pool girls. We had a big barbecue and team Scorpions started off strong to chal- play Saturday. bonding. They just did an incredible Only for Students $ lenge their Carihi hosts. Playoffs saw the islanders take a 1-0 job. We wouldn’t have been able to go 59 “Our first game against Carihi was loss against St. Patrick’s School from up without them. It would’ve cost too Only for a Short Time awesome. They’re a big AAA school Vancouver. much money.” Love of the game lures GISS Scorpions back to soccer fold �� The Gulf Islands core nucleus of players from Fedberg each tallied goals Secondary School (GISS) Ken Byron’s U16/17 silver during the Stelly’s game. �� Scorpions should have a team and Terry Morton’s “Tavis Morton had a good powerhouse junior boys soc- U15 gold Strikers. game on left defence. He did cer team this season given “I’ve got to take them on a lot of great overlapping runs. �� the talent that’s been devel- a long road trip so they can Team captain Jeremy Byron oped in community teams. get to know each other,” said had a strong game as well.” But coach Doug Pearson Pearson. The GISS team also is most excited about some The Scorpions lost an played Shawnigan Lake at �� players who returned to exhibition match 3-2 against home Tuesday (results not �� the game after they haven’t Stelly’s Secondary School available at press time) and played for a while. last week but Pearson is con- will host Brentwood on the �� “Emotionally, for me it fident team members will upcoming Tuesday. Pearson �� feels good to see them come play well once they are used didn’t expect a challenge �� back. But you can’t push to playing together. from either game. �� them into it. You want to see “They need to tighten up “We need to get a few �� them come back for their on defence and get commu- games from teams outside own love of the game.” nicating.” the district to get some better �� The team is built around a Kirby Garside and Rusty competition.” ��

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�� A18 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Double shoot-out seals U13 girls' �� fate in district cup final match �� Salt Spring’s U13 girls way,” said team manager of the net in the shoot-out,” cheered from the sidelines. soccer team lost a heart- Susan Lundy. “Every one of she said. Hard-working centre-mid- breaker shoot-out to place those girls played her heart She also noted that Ivy fielder Danica Lundy was �� second in the district cup out.” Staker was “brilliant” on awarded MVP after the game. finals at Sooke on Saturday. She credited keeper Olivia defence, constantly moving Also following the game, Scoreless at the end of Morgan with keeping the girls the ball out of the Salt Spring the girls honoured coach regulation time, the local in the game when she made a zone. Dave Morgan and assistant �� squad and the Cordova remarkable save early in the Natasha Hollingsworth coach Johnny Villadsen for Bay Sparks moved into a first half, just getting her fin- and Britney Oswell also their dedication to the team. shoot-out. Three of the first gertips on a hard, high shot. worked tirelessly on defence, “Some of these kids have five shooters on each team “The girls really rallied Meredith Raddysh had a been coached by Dave for scored, pushing the shoot- together after that.” couple of good runs up the four or five years now,” said. out into “sudden death.” Lundy said each player wing, and Monique Comeau Lundy. “They really respect Both number six shooters stepped up her skills to meet moved the ball well at centre him. And it’s great that made their mark, but only the cup challenge. forward, she added. Johnny’s helping out now too. Cordova Bay’s seventh shoot- “It was great to see Katie “There was a lot of talk out Although the girls quickly er scored, giving the Sparks Villadsen — who usually on the field and they really kicked off their disappoint- the cup. plays defence and probably played as a team.” ment over the loss, they were “It was a close, evenly- hasn’t had a chance to shoot Kaeli Dragomir and Rosalie saddened by the departure of matched game throughout on goal all year — walk up to Baldwinson ran well on the out- Staker, who went from the and it could have gone either the ball and just nail the back side halves, while Lara Coelho game to her new home in the and Emily Rothwell worked B.C. Interior. hard on the wings, while play- The team is back on the � ers Erica Rimmer and Camille field with tournaments in late �� Drummond, both unwell, April and May. �� United boys celebrate �� 2nd-place cup finish �� after slow season start �� By MITCHELL SHERRIN we just let our guard down Staff Writer and they started building Salt Spring United made momentum. richard j. wey�� & associates a dramatic comeback to Salt Spring rallied for �� take second place at the dis- another strong effort at the trict cup among U13 silver end of the match, he said. land surveying�� inc. boys in Sooke Saturday. “We were definitely com- “We did so well because ing on strong . . . We had Richard J. Wey BCLS we played with heart and some shots on goal but they confidence, but heart more didn’t go in.” Legal, Engineering and Topographical Surveys than anything,” said coach Howe was most proud of �� Subdivision Planning �� Bob Howe. “We just gave the United team during the �� it everything. We didn’t let previous match on March The Oakville-Suite 106-9717 Third St., Sidney, BC V8L 3A3 up. That’s the core of our 27 when they beat Prospect Telephone (250) 656-5155 • Fax: (250) 656-5175 team. Even when we got �� Lake 1-0. �� down, we never gave up.” “We had a lot of defeats Salt Spring lost the dis- �� at the very beginning but trict cup final against we didn’t give up.” Cowichan 2-0 but the Rising to second place islanders have grown leaps was a great finish for the and bounds from a 9-0 drubbing taken by the same season, he said. �� “They almost took the team at their first meeting, �� Howe said. whole championship out “We really have improved of the bag,” said assistant �� throughout the season and I coach Jack Rosen. “They �� want to recognize that.” should be proud of what United won their last they accomplished.” �� three games in succes- Keeper Hal Cook won �� sion during district cup MVP for the game, Rosen �� play before challenging noted. �� Cowichan. “Jeff Pringle, Jasper Snow �� “We knew it was going to Rosen and�� Hal Cook were �� the stars of the game.” �� be tough.” �� United started strong Now that Salt Spring �� against Cowichan and dom- United has found its stride, �� inated the first 20 minutes the team is looking forward �� of the game, he said. to the Cowichan tourna- �� “The other team was ment on April 24 and the �� scared. And then mentally, local tourney May 1. ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ A19 Islander bound for soccer nationals Sleepy sharks Salt Spring’s Cardin the national team there.” him attain a spot on the Davis is headed to the U14 Team Canada will go to B.C. team, Davis said, “It’s Nationals in July now that Germany this year, he noted. mostly three years of playing he’s earned one of the pre- “So I’ve got to play really two-year-older metro. That’s snatch discs cious few spots on the B.C. well.” basically made me all physi- Sunday’s time change yielded small change for team. Consequently, he is train- cal and helped me see the “I feel pretty good,” said ing intensively off-island game.” disc-sharks Ted Hickford and Dustin Chamberlin Davis. “This is definitely with the provincial team and He’s looking forward to at the Random Doubles Disc Golf Tournament at something I wanted to try his Metro team in Victoria. working with coach Randy Mouat Park. for. After last year, I thought “My only free days are “Cutty” Cuthbert again “Collection Plate” Hickford and “Piccolo Kid” I’d try really hard to get back Sundays, Tuesdays and through being on the B.C. Chamberlin shot a 38 (16 under par) to win the on the team.” Wednesdays. In the sum- team. event. When handed their winnings, Hickford relied The outside midfielder mer I’ll have to go off “He’s the best coach I’ve dryly “That’s it? It’s hardly worth getting out of played on the B.C. team last Wednesdays, too.” ever had and he used to play bed.” year and toured tourneys in Even though he is only 14, professional soccer.” Shooting a 39, second-place competitors Scott the U.S. and Europe. Davis plays on a U16 Metro Davis recommends that Chapman and Gordon Murphy noted they would His team almost won a team that plans to take the if younger players want to major tournament in Ireland Island Cup on April 17. achieve on a higher level, have been just as pleased if Hickford and Chamberlin last August, he said. The B.C. team will also they will have to train out- had grabbed another hour’s sleep. “We came second. We Cardin Davis play games in Oregon, side regular team practices “This always happens whenever I get a 15 under,” should’ve come first, though. Seattle and U.B.C. before with running, footwork and said Murphy. We beat the team that ended good showing on the B.C. they train at Shawnigan Lake weight training. Hickford hit a 39 to clinch the previous doubles up beating us in the finals.” squad during the nationals. for the national competition. “You need to do stuff on match with his invisible friend, Zed, when he played Now he hopes to make a “There will be scouts for Asked what most helped your own.” California style due to an odd number of golfers. “Although he did bogey the 18th hole . . . .” noted tourney organizer Chapman. Math wins Reserves Division 6 soccer title It’s unlikely Hickford will win this week’s doubles The Salt Spring Reserves can thank And I said, ‘Whoa, maybe you should and a tie over 14 games. They outscored event since he plans to attend the Duck Golf Series the astute mathematical skills of cap- check your math.’” their opponents 61 to 13 for a goal ratio of Tournament finale at Nanaimo on the same date. tain-coach-manager Mike Brown for The next day he received another e- 4.69. Team Zgoda will also move to the Disc golfers can now pre-register for a random- their Division 6 title this season. mail from the Vancouver Island Soccer fifth division after they placed second doubles extravaganza set for April 18. “For some reason they gave Zgoda an League (VISL) coordinator. with 10 wins, two ties and two losses. The redoubled-doubles event will send off local extra game over and above everybody “It said, ‘Congratulations, you’re in Brown will be heading to the VISL disc icon Jed Wilson, who is flying back to the else,” laughed Brown. first place by two points.’ Well duh.” awards banquet in Victoria on April 16. United Kingdom along with his familiar Zephyr “I got this urgent e-mail saying, He’s delighted that the team will be In addition to the division title, platter. ‘You’re behind by one point out of first heading to Division 5 next season. Reserves stalwart Cameron Sweet has place and you’ve got a game in hand.’ The Reserves had 11 wins, two losses been nominated Division 6 MVP. A maximum of 36 islander-only participants will play courses at Mouat Park and Mansell Farm with two different randomly generated partners. A “blue-platter” barbecue will follow the event in Golf season blooms with opening scramble honour of Wilson’s last island fling. Spring flowers set a A large turnout of players Calderhead, Diana Hales, Potential doubles candidates and farewell-wish- colourful tone for the golf saw the low-gross win go to Yvonne Toynbee and Linda ers can call Chapman (537-1965) to register for the GOLF season opening at the Salt Ruth Hopping, Pat Lavender, Woodley. Wilson doubles tourney roast. Spring Golf and Country Marg Lowther and Femmy All playing women mem- Chapman is also organizing a work bee to prepare Club with a women’s Schuurmans with a 45. bers are invited to a spring the course for upcoming spring events. TEES scramble and luncheon The low-net-winning team business meeting at 7 p.m. Disc golfers are advised to check the Mouat Park March 30. (29.5) was comprised of Joan April 7 (tonight). notice board for a date and time.

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�� A20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD U11 boys post four-in-a-row at weekend tourney By PAUL MINVIELLE SEA PADDLE: Island Special to the Driftwood Escapades gears up for Salt Spring’s U11 boys team posted a perfect 4-0 record at a summer on the water the Cowichan Valley Soccer Tournament on the weekend. as staff members take Several things contributed to the team’s success, starting with the steady and occasionally spectacular play of keeper a group of visitors from Noah (Vanilla) Van Hullebush. Edmonton on a kayaking Kevin Brown scored the first goal against the Prospect Lake tour in Ganges Harbour. Pumpkins on Saturday on a cross from Russell Minvielle. A Photo by Derrick Lundy neat play by Rhys Hardy moved the ball up to Ben Hunter who crossed it to Minvielle for the second marker. Although the opposition managed to score twice, a goal kick by keeper Van Hullebush all the way down field for a Hunter score put the first game on ice. The second match Saturday afternoon against Cowichan Forum doctors endorse aquatic exercise Lake was a 3-0 shutout, with two markers from Brown and By JANE HORSBURGH those who are persuaded to must keep healthy in other strength. one from Minvielle. Special to the Driftwood swim must go off island to ways. She also said there are The Sunday morning game started with a quick pass from On Saturday a number exercise in winter. All three experts endorsed few diseases or ailments Ben Barter to Hunter, setting up a shot by Erik Rothwell of Salt Springers heard Dr. Berg warned that “the water exercise and swim- not helped by exercising in from the top of the box, a boomer that somehow managed to Georges Benloulou, Dr. cost to the population of an ming to promote strength, water — arthritis, back pain, get through a crowd of Nanaimo players. Karen Berg and physiothera- older unfit generation will be fitness and flexibility. hip and knee replacements, Shortly after, Brown dribbled the ball up field just long pist Michelle Nadon speak huge.” Exercise must be a cradle-to- Parkinson’s, strokes — the enough to draw three defenders to him, leaving Minvielle on the benefits of aquatic She said that some of her grave endeavour, said Berg, list goes on. Warm water wide open for a pass and a solid shot. exercise, particularly for patients won’t exercise out- and she then pointed out the increases circulation and this Hunter, Hardy and Brown showed remarkable ball control older residents. doors in the rain; gardening mental benefits of exercise helps muscles. when they got the ball across to Minvielle for his second Drs. Benloulou and Berg is good, but not in winter. for all age groups. And last but not least, as marker. noted that two or more of the We should exercise for 40 Nadon explained that the Benloulou said, “If you have Minvielle’s hat trick was a beautiful volley from a perfectly patients they see each day minutes four times weekly buoyancy of water allows a pool open till 10 p.m. in placed Brown corner kick. cannot get on a treadmill to and since so much of our us to defy gravity, so the winter, people will come.” Dylan Hatchard showed what hustle can do when he decid- exercise because of obesity, life is automated now — we weightlessness reduces jar- The forum was organized ed to chase a ball that was heading out of bounds deep in the diabetes or other ailments. don’t wash clothes by hand, ring of joints, increases range by Ssplash, the indoor pool opposition end. He got the ball out to Hunter, who crossed to Swimming would help, but we don’t chop wood — we of motion, metabolism and society. Rothwell, who slid a pretty pass over to Brown for the fifth and final goal. Circus League: Doreen Jory, 243; San Sage, 233, Krizan, 153; Gloria Dale, Salt Spring’s final opponents turned out to be the tough- Hewitt, 228; Tony Farr, 201; 216/634; Jim Glenn, 209; 159; Dominic George, 182; est. The Nanaimo Thunderbirds opened with an early goal HIGH Connie Hardy, 259, 214/658; Marg Baker, 201. Mahjor Bains, 233. Don McMahon, 216, 230; Tuesday Afternoon Thursday Legion League: Sunday afternoon. But soon after Charlie Holmes tied the ROLLERS Ron Cunningham, 218; Ken Seniors: Dan Davies, 213; Dan B. 207, 257, 256/720; match with a neatly placed shot from outside the box. Strike, 207; Gladys Kelsey, Ken Robinson, 217. Arnie H. 232, 222/617; Ken Rothwell scored the winner. 207; Lance Leask, 209. Special Olympics: Sharon D. 240/618; Ron C. 265; While Van Hullebush provided some spectacular saves Following are high scores throughout the four games, he was helped out by solid in bowling league play at Tuesday Morning Seniors: Way, 144; Jimmy Beck, Harold R. 222, 215/625; Ken John Pringle, 301/615; 147; Maggie Reddy, 147; A., 206, 237; Shari H., 202, defensive performances from Arlo Bryn-Thorn and Justin Kings Lane Recreation last Rainsford. week. Harold Repen, 296/604; Cliff Terry Swing, 152; Andrew 208; Brenda, 204.

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Salt Spring biologist, animal lover �� still visits his transplanted donkeys �� When it’s time to put a His first teaching position loved one into a retirement was in London, England. � �� home, it can be an emotional He returned to Canada and experience. taught biology in Montreal When you’re putting four and Toronto. While working �� loved ones into retirement all on his Ph.D. in zoology he �� at once, the only thing that interrupted his research and keeps you going is knowing worked as a biologist at the �� you’re doing the right thing. Montreal Aquarium during That’s just what Salt Expo 67. � �� Spring Island’s Jack Hallam He completed his doctor- �� faced when he decided his al thesis while working for �� family of four miniature four years as a senior edu- �� donkeys, which can live to cation officer at the Ontario �� be 40, required a greater Science Centre. He then �� level of long-term security went to a community college and care than he could guar- in Lindsay, Ontario where he �� antee. taught fish and wildlife tech- “I’d had a heart attack sev- nicians, all the while running eral years before, and that a weekend antique business. got me thinking about what In 1989, Jack decided to would happen to the donkeys move to the West Coast and, �� if I was no longer able to after a long search, found the JACK’S PALS: North End Road animal appreciator four-acre property he still �� look after them,” says Jack, calls home. Over the years �� who lives alone on his North Jack Hallam with two of his donkey friends in 2001. he kept a variety of animals �� Photo by Derrick Lundy �� End Road farm. Alone, that �� besides his donkeys — dogs, �� is, except for three dogs, 10 cats, pot-bellied pigs, goats, �� cats, three goats and assorted mallard ducks and Bob the �� geese, one of which is cur- Rooster, who joined Jack rently incubating 13 eggs. and his gardener and friend � It’s obvious that Jack loves FULFORD H A R B O U R Martin Playford for a share �� animals, and that’s how he of the morning muffin at cof- �� CHRONICLES fee time every day. first became interested in WITH ROGER BRUNT �� donkeys. Jack visited a farm Once Jack made the deci- �� where there were several sion to retire his nuclear family of donkeys, the logis- �� young donkeys, and that’s all devoted couple. abandoned gravel pit fur- it took. tics took time to arrange. He �� In 1994 they produced nished Jack with endless had heard of various donkey “Baby donkeys are ador- Marci, a jennet. Jack helped hours of exploration, and this �� sanctuaries, including the �� able,” he says. “As soon as I in the delivery, tearing the accounted for the frogs and original in England that is saw the young ones, I knew sac and allowing Marci to snakes that came home with �� home (on seven farms) to �� I’d like to have some.” breathe while still in the him for varying lengths of 6,000 animals. Of course It was only a matter of birth canal. In 1995, Gemini, time, along with an orphaned he needed something in �� time before Jack heard about �� a male, was born. pigeon and two abandoned Canada, but the sanctuar- �� an eccentric woman on Ever since he was boy, baby raccoons. ies he’d heard about near �� southern Vancouver Island Jack has loved nature. It’s not surprising, then, Sidney, then Kelowna, were who was in “the donkey “My mother never minded that Jack’s career revolved no longer operating. �� business.” She kept up to 40 me bringing things home,” he around the natural world. He That left the Donkey ��

of the animals on her farm says. For his first 15 years, applied to veterinary college Sanctuary of Canada, located ��

near Metchosin. Jack spent his summers at in 1948 but it was still full of �� on 100 acres near Guelph, � The year was 1991 and a cottage near Halliburton, returning war veterans, so he Ontario, where almost 80 �� Jack purchased two donkeys Ontario where wildlife and enrolled in honours biology equines had been given a — a female (jennet) named the great outdoors were only at the University of Toronto, �� Katy and a male (jack) the thickness of a pane of later obtaining a teaching JACK HALLAM B2 �� named Peter. The two were a glass away. A water-filled degree. Beautiful BUDGET CAR SALES VICTORIA Grandkids? OVER 100 CARS TO CHOOSE FROM Get them in • No payments for 6 months • 30 day money back guarantee the Driftwood. • No money down • 0% interest for one year Call 537-9933 2224 Douglas St., Victoria 1-866-955-5353 to ﬁnd out how! Car and Truck Sales

� � PEOPLE && COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDSPC DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ PAGE B2 Watch for your Spokes set to turn on ‘Big Bike’ fundraiser Island Home & People who don’t like to cycle But before jumping on the those raising the money. Bringing in alone will have plenty of company mechanical marvel and providing a the minimum-required $50 earns a Garden Guide when the “big bike” comes to Salt fun spectacle for people on Ganges Sandwich Peak baseball hat, while April 28 Spring June 10. streets, team members raise pledge $100 nets a long-sleeve shirt and the But long before then they should monies for the Heart and Stroke hat. As more funds are earned, more gather a team that can take the 29- Foundation. prizes are collected. seat Big Bike for Stroke out for a A maximum of 10 teams can be Teams that raise $3,000 will also spin. accommodated, said Devitt, and she be entered in a grand prize draw that Islander Susannah Devitt is recommends 25 people as the ideal could see each team member eligible organizing the Heart and Stroke riding number. to win a mountain bike. Foundation fundraiser that has prov- One person gets the “easy seat,” Riders must be at least 14 years en popular in other communities and notes Devitt. It could be the individ- old. raised $3.9 million last year. ual who raises the most money, or a Anyone needing more informa- She said she’s excited about prominent person with heart prob- tion or interested in volunteering can organzing the event for Salt Spring. lems. call Devitt at 537-2570. With only Devitt has ridden the Big Bike with An official “driver” is also provid- 10 team spots available, and a few an Island Savings Duncan team in the ed. already taken, people should contact past. “It’s one of those fundraisers I her as soon as possible. “It’s kind of freaky,” she said. believe in and the Heart and Stroke Educating the public about heart COMMUNITY Getting in sync to get the bike going Foundation does so much for the and stroke conditions is also part of can also pose a bit of a challenge. families and the people [who have the campaign. MIDWIFERY Riders may also experience “a weird heart conditions].” Watch for more details in advance Susannah Devitt CARE sensation” going around corners. Oodles of prizes are available to of the event date. Caring for Island families for 24 years��Bittancourt,�� Norton pioneers�� are focus of meeting Maggie Ramsey Registered Midwife�� Two Portugese pioneer Lawyer�� and author which is bilingual ��and avail- Another building is core. Reid also is well families — the Bittancourts Manuel Azevedo will give able online at lusitani.ca. the current museum at the known as a storekeeper, boat 130 McPhillips� Ave. and the Nortons — are the a presentation� called How The meeting which starts� at Farmers Institute grounds. operator and a patrol officer 537-2243 office focus of the Salt Spring the Portuguese Diaspora 2 p.m. is open to the public. The Vesuvius sandstone for Canada Customs. (M.S.P. Coverage for home & hospital) Historical Society April 14 Reached Salt Spring Island. According to an SSHS quarry was also developed He was based at Ganges program at Central Hall. Azevedo was born in the press release, Estalon by this family and supplied Harbour. Azores Islands and grew up Bittancourt arrived on Salt materials to Victoria church- John Norton was a well- in Wawa, Ontario. Spring in 1860 and settled in es and the Empress Hotel. known farmer, who farmed He currently is working the Vesuvius Bay area. Reid Bittancourt, a neph- the lands near Lady Minto on a book about the early He established and built the ew, arrived on Salt Spring in Hospital and the bowling Home Theatre & Audio Portuguese settlers in B.C. first store, inn and church. He the 1880s. alley. The family home is SALES� & INSTALLATION � � �� and the�� Pacific Coast. built many family homes�� and Reid was a carpenter of found on Norton Road. COMPETITIVE Azevedo is also the visitor accommodations in the note and built the Bullock Historical pictures will be �� PRICING - founding�� president of the Vesuvius area. ��estate house and the T.W. on display. custom design Portuguese benevolent In 1975 the original fam- Mouat house on St. Mary A question and answer society which publishes ily home was destroyed by Lake. period will follow the pre- new & existing �� Lusitania,�� Western Canada’s fire when the Vesuvius�� Inn Many of his buildings sentation. Tea and coffee will construction only Portuguese newspaper, burned down. form part of the Ganges be served. -10 years experience

�� RUNCO �� JACK HALLAM LEXICON From Page B1 �� LINN • DENON JM LABS �� permanent home. One of how you’re going to get donkeys could be unloaded HITACHI of Jack’s concerns was that them there. and cared for. � � his mated pair and their off- Jack solved the prob- Every since the big move, TOSHIBA � spring be kept together. The lem by purchasing a small Jack has visited the donkeys SONANCE sanctuary promised that, and livestock trailer and hiring at their new home as often VANTAGE • NILES Jack was very impressed Martin Playford and his lady, as he can. with its management under Rhonda Hansen, to make the “I’ve managed to see them Quantum the direction of Sandra Pady, trip east. every year and they always Audio & Video Systems a former high school English They left two days before recognize me, “ Jack says � teacher, and a lover of don- 9/11 and, although that pre- with obvious pleasure. Kevin� Kopetzki 537-9844 � � vented Jack from flying east to �� keys and mules. He knows that no matter But just because you want meet them when they arrived, what the future holds, the �� your donkeys in a sanctuary, good fortune prevailed on the donkeys will be safe, well and just because the sanctu- trip, and every night they went cared for and loved, which �� ary is willing to take them, to prearranged stops (sched- was his intention right from �� it still leaves the problem uled via e-mail) where the the beginning. �� John Volpe tops salmon �� Classiﬁed Hotline: 537-9933 forum roster April 18th An international expert on ture with reference to salmon �� the impacts of salmon farm- and black cod farming. Dr. Teresa Strukoff, B.Sc., N.D. �� ing is headlining an April According to a forum press NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN �� 18 forum called Salmon release, Volpe’s research has �� Clinical Nutrition Farming: Searching for frequently debunked DFO � Botanical Medicine Answers. claims about the ecologi- �� Homeopathy Dr. John Volpe, ex- cal safety of farmed Atlantic �� Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture � Lifestyle Counseling��Department of Fisheries salmon in B.C. waters. He was �� and Oceans (DFO) biologist also the first scientist to con- �� The Salt Spring Health Centre and one of Canada’s leading firm Atlantic farmed salmon 130 McPhillips Ave., Salt Spring Island, BC scientists in the impacts of �� Visits are covered by most extended health plans. were breeding and growing in aquaculture, will discuss the Vancouver Island streams. �� To book an appointment phone: 537-3220 � economic benefits versus the Also set to speak at the �� ecological costs of aquacul- forum are Suzanne Connell, �� salmon aquaculture program �� • FREE SAMPLE • FREE SAMPLE • coordinator for the Georgia �� Strait Alliance; Corey Peet, �� TROUBLE SLEEPING? a graduate student in marine �� Enjoy deep, night-long sleep. ecology at UVic; and Theresa �� Chinese herbal capsules, formulated by a Canadian MD and Rothenbush, an aquaculture �� fourth generation practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. specialist with the Raincoast No morning-after effects. Non-addictive, all natural. Conservation Society. �� saltspringherbals.com The forum runs at Gulf or write to: Box 355 Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W1 Islands Secondary next Sunday from 1-4 p.m. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B3 Housing Salt Spring Island Community Services 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 537-9971 survey ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE * 24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge). Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. due 18th * EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11-3. The Salt Spring Housing * COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided by Survey is being distributed Community Workers. island-wide and residents * ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free have several more days to & confidential. submit their completed forms * FAMILY PLACE: PARENT & CHILD DROP IN - Monday closed, or answer the questions on- Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 9-1 - walk in Mouat Park line. 10-11am followed by Family Place Drop In and snack, Friday 10:30-2:30, April 18 is the deadline, Rughuggers 11-1pm. Family Place Coordinator Rona Robbins, not April 2 as announced last M. Ed. Counselling by appointment 537-9176. week. * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, Trustee Eric Booth said 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. survey copies have been * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon taken to almost all business- Glover at 537-4607. es and are on their way to * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight. Access contractors and other island is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital call: 538-4840 companies. TEN GOOD YEARS: Martin Hoogerdyk (left) and Rocky Kinahan (right) of Surveys are now avail- Berkshire Securities receive 10-year honours for Welcome Wagon participation able at the drop box sites and from WW Vancouver Island area manager Marlie Kelsey and Salt Spring rep will also be at the market on Debbie Wrate. Photo by Mitchell Sherrin �� Saturday. �� On-line form completion �� through the Salt Spring link �� of the Islands Trust website �� is encouraged since it reduc- Builders guild series starts �� es the amount of work for volunteers. Meror Krayenhoff’s expe- coloured and textured. try willing to abide by a code �� Booth noted the form also rience at a World of Concrete He spoke about specialized of ethics and to create a pow- � includes space for general trade show in Florida kicked tools, how a $250,000 con- erful professional voice. �� comments about housing off a new Builders Guild crete countertop was built, Speakers series events are �� issues. speakers series on March 24. and several other topics. open to the public. Cost is $7 �� The survey coordinating Krayenhoff described According to a Builders per talk and they are free to committee is hoping to get the five-day event, held in Guild press release, the intent guild members. �� a huge response in order to a mile-long building, which of the speakers series is to Engineer Greg Slakov is �� update census data, which is showcased new products and increase the level of knowl- the next speaker in the series. already three years old. technologies for the 80,000 edge among Salt Spring He will talk about how �� “This will help identify participants. builders to meet the increas- to get best value from your �� and document trends,” said The Terra Firma Builders ingly technical demands engineer, how to avoid red �� company owner shared what placed by the more discrim- flags, when to get an engi- �� Booth. “Documentation is he learned about such things inating consumers that are neer involved, some seismic �� always an important piece of as mix design to create self- coming to the island. design principles and many promoting change.” compacting concrete, self- The Builders Guild is a more issues of concern to all Accurate data is also levelling concrete, mixes that place for island builders to who build on Salt Spring. �� required in order to access reduce environmental impact share knowledge, experience Slakov’s talk is on �� government funding for and the incredible variety of and to network. It is open to Wednesday, April 28 at 4 housing projects. ways that concrete can be anyone in the building indus- p.m. at ArtSpring.

�� “Walking the Way of the Cross” �� B4 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD READY TO ROLL: Bruce Grey Polishes the brass gas lamps of a Business loan tips passed 1913 Willys Overland owned by Rob Peters. The oldest car in the at April 13 CED workshop Saltspring Antique and Small business owners Topics will include: business support and coun- Classic car Club has can make a withdrawal from • Business financing over- selling programs. been in winter storage the information bank when view: A discussion about the • Kevin Kinnear of Island in Bruce’s living room they attend a Community various types of financing Savings will tell people how and will be out for Economic Development available, including debt vs. banks assess business plans the first time this year Project workshop called equity financing. when considering people for Show Me The Money! • Ninette Ollgaard from a loan. for the club’s Easter Financing Options for Your Biz Vic talking about the For more informa- parade. Club members Business. types of programs offered by tion or to RSVP, contact will parade through It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Biz Vic, such as self-employ- the Community Economic Ganges to GVM at 1 Tuesday, April 13 at Lions ment assistance, government Development Project at 537- p.m. this Sunday. Hall. grants and loans as well as 4219. Camp located at St. Mary Lake was destroyed by fire 40 years ago • Figures were released on dining room. cruise missiles on Canadian 10 years ago • East camp on St. Mary DOWN THE 64 new land parcels intro- • A local Community territory. • A seven-year island Lake was virtually destroyed duced into the North Salt Gospel Chapel preacher • A 25 per cent increase in resident and Costa Rican by an early morning fire. Spring Waterworks District. asked the local high school camping and docking fees woman was told to leave the The total damage ran close YEARS Concerns were raised about for the opportunity to teach brought regular site fees to country and her teenage sons the number of houses draw- the Theory of Creation as an $5 and marine sites to $7. to $5,000 but was covered by alternative to the Theory of when her wedding plans to a insurance. ing water from the system. Docking charges increased Canadian fell through. 35 years ago Evolution. to $1 per metre of boat. • British Columbia Ferry • Lady Minto Hospital’s 30 years ago • Local schools debated Authority was trying to get 25 years ago • Harbour Air Ltd. began whether to accept a gymna- extended care facility got • Local landmark Harbour regular seaplane service the local ferry Queen of the approval to add 20 beds to its • A minor energy crisis sium scoreboard from the House Hotel opened with 19 occurred when the price of a between Vancouver and Islands back in operation after existing 15, with a new wing rooms, complete with cable Coca-Cola company. it broke down two days prior. cord of wood rose to almost Ganges. to accommodate them. TV, a banquet facility and $90. 5 years ago • Increased pollution sur- 15 years ago • Approval was given rounding Ganges caused • School District 64 pro- by the Gulf Islands school local planners to finally set posed banning tobacco prod- trustee to the proposal for a date of the summer of 1980 ucts from all school facilities �� to install sewers throughout Phoenix Alternative High �� the village. in the district. School. �� • The local Sierra Club • Concerns were expressed �� 20 years ago was “not at all surprised” to about staff reductions in Gulf �� • Islanders prepared to pro- learn the Crofton mill was Islands schools resulting test Canadian and U.S. inten- listed as one of the 10 worst from a projected 40-student tions of testing American drop in enrolment. �� polluting in the country. ��

�� ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT& GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ PAGE B5 Literary circle embraces for writers group, readings By MITCHELL SHERRIN from my novel-in-progress, “It’s a real team effort,” Staff Writer Madame Zee. But I’m not said library board mem- Lovers of literature, librar- sure about that. I’m a little ber Mark Hand of the Salt ies and learning can meet reluctant to let that go until I Spring Writes series. “It’s for a third gathering of Salt know it’s right.” been a huge success. We’ve Spring Writes at ArtSpring Luke’s partner, Governor been very pleased with how on Wednesday, April 14. General award-winning poet many people have turned out “It’s a nice circular con- Robert Hilles, will be read- for the last two readings.” nection helping writers, ing from his new book, A He agreed with Fertig that students, the library and Gradual Ruin, she said. the event’s symbiotic nature ArtSpring,” said Salt Spring “This is his Salt Spring has helped generate its suc- Writes organizer Mona launch. He didn’t do one at a cess, which has also been Fertig. bookstore because this event beneficial for the library. “It’s just opening it up for was happening.” “It keeps the profile of our writers a little bit more.” Published by Doubleday, public organization in the The reading series is pre- A Gradual Ruin was released public eye and shows that sented by Salt Spring Writers in March. Hilles is currently that organization is contrib- & Friends with support on tour in Toronto to pro- uting to the community.” from the Salt Spring Public mote the book, she said. Hand said it is important POET READS: Robert Library Association and the “It’s getting good reviews for public groups to raises Canada Council for the Arts. across the country. I think awareness about the exten- Hilles, a Governor “This is a first for the that would be a good oppor- sive community work they General award-winning �� Salt Spring Library and Salt tunity for people to hear him do. poet, will join Shirley Spring Writers,” said Fertig. read from that.” “Some people get books Graham and Pearl Luke The event will see local Luke has fun performing or e-mail from the library but at the third gathering �� writers Shirley Graham, readings, she said. we do other things too.” of Salt Spring Writes, Pearl Luke and Robert Hilles “I think I enjoy readings Proceeds from the reading which takes place next read from their works. more than writing . . . The series go toward a $500 writ- Wednesday evening at �� “I think it’s a really won- writing is just plain hard ing scholarship and the Clark ArtSpring. derful reading series,” said work.” Little Book Prize for Poetry Photo contributed Luke. “Mona should be com- Luke and Hilles will share to students at Gulf Islands �� mended for having the idea the fun of reading with Secondary School. because what it does is raise Graham, who has been pub- The third reading of the �� money for the scholarship lished in numerous literary Salt Spring Writes series that Salt Spring Writers & magazines over the past 20 is at ArtSpring at 8 p.m., �� Friends gives out each year.” years. Wednesday, April 14. Tickets �� Luke will read from Evening host Lorraine are $5 at the door. �� her first novel, Burning Gane authored Earth Light The last reading of the Ground, which won the (2001) and Even the Slightest series will see host Peter Commonwealth Prize for Touch Thunders on My Skin Levitt introduce read- best first novel in Canada (2002). She also edited major ers Joanne Bealy, Maureen and the Caribbean in 2001. Canadian publications and Moore and Kathy Page on “I’ll be reading from taught writing at Ryerson May 12. that and possibly a passage and McMaster universities. Pussycat Lounge at Beaver Point �� A Hornby Island band described as having dictionary. a “fresh, sexy punk sound” is descending on “No one could come up with a name so Beaver Point Hall for The Pussycat Lounge Kow stuck his finger in the dictionary right �� next Friday, April 16. on the word ‘prink,’ which is like primp, and “Devoted to the punk culture, these tal- ‘insurgency’ was the next word chosen by ented Hornbyites provide a new look at an Jade’s finger. It just so seemed to fit that we �� old scene with passion, creativity and soul,” kept it. Our meaning is like getting prepped �� states a press release on the band called Prink for the rebellion.” �� Insurgency. The group promises to change people’s �� The Pussycat Lounge is an erotic costume opinion about punk music and the culture �� event that will include live acts, body paint- that creates it. �� ing, the best drag award and a kinky couple DJs will also be spinning tunes at the �� contest. event. Prink Insurgency band members are “Pest” The Pussycat Lounge doors open at 9 p.m. �� on lead guitar and vocals, “Kow” on drums, Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in �� and Jade on bass guitar. advance at Acoustic Planet. �� The band’s unusual name was derived from Due to its adult content, patrons must be �� the drop of two fingers on separate pages of a 18 years of age or older.

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�� B6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Creativity theme �� inspires ‘huge’ �� Continuum show �� The community is invit- As well, some artists are ed to celebrate five years participating for the first �� of ArtSpring operation this time, making the show month, beginning with the “unlike anything we’ve seen �� Continuum art show open- before.” ing today — Wednesday — Hodgins said three “very �� in the arts centre’s Bateman distinguished” off-island �� gallery. adjudicators will jury the �� The organizing committee show, picking pieces to �� of the Salt Spring Painters carry on for display at the Guild, which volunteered Parallels exhibit in June. to take on the special fifth That will be held at the �� anniversary art show, plans same time as the Bateman �� to display 188 pieces, with show, which is expected to 135 on the walls and 53 set draw substantial art-loving �� up on plints. crowds to ArtSpring and the �� “It’s huge, and it covers island. �� all the media, from wood The chance to have work carving, clay, bronze sculp- displayed in Parallels made �� ture, right through to paint- the project different and ing and fabric art,” said exciting for local artists, ON STAGE: Penny Lang organizing committee chair observed Hodgins. entertains diners as she Don Hodgins Monday. “I think it was a real car- takes the stage at Anise “We have a really nice rot for artists of all levels Restaurant last Sunday representation between what to try to get the glamour we have from the amateur that goes with being in the evening. Photo by Derrick Lundy artists on the island and the Parallels show,” he said. professional artists, many Besides the jurors’ selec- who have submitted beauti- tions, the people’s choice ful works for the show.” award winner will also be Show theme is “Salt swept into the June exhibit. Spring creativity — past and “They go through to the �� present.” Bateman show regardless Remember... Monday to Friday: Complimentary �� ArtSpring executive direc- of whether the jurors select soup with your lunch tor Paul Gravett is equally them or not.” impressed with Continuum Hodgins also noted that 83 Monday is Burger Night! submissions. per cent of the Continuum Cheeseburger & Fries - only $3.50 �� “It’s just caught the imag- pieces are for sale. �� ination of a lot of people,” The show runs daily Tuesday is Canadian Day & Night! he said. through Friday, April 30. Sleeve of Canadian Draft - only $3.25 Wednesday is Prawn Night! Anniversary focus Peel & Eat Prawns - Only 25¢ a prawn Thursday is Canadian Day & Night! runs through April In addition to Continuum, several other activities are Sleeve of Canadian Draft - only $3.25 lined up as part of ArtSpring’s fifth anniversary celebrations. Friday & Saturday are Prawn Nights! • SSIdol youth talent show finals — Friday, April 16. $5. (Preliminaries run earlier in the week but a limited num- 10 PRAWNS with veggies, rice or potato. Choice of �� ber of passes are available.) �� • TNT and the SSIdol concert. Saturday, April 17. Curried, Tempura or Creamy Garlic $9.00 �� Features recording stars Tal Bachman and Tom Hooper, �� Sunday is Prime Rib Night! �� along with the SSIdol contest winner. $12/$7 or $14/$10 �� with a SSIdol finals ticket. Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings $14.95 �� • A Musician’s Roundtable runs Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to noon. with a panel of music industry experts. Free. • ArtSpring Open House. Come celebrate with facility tours, cake and entertainment from noon to 4 p.m. “If it’s happening on Saltspring, it’s happening at Porters.” Waiting in the wings is the Robert Bateman exhibition featuring the only Canadian showing of 40 new paintings, on June 4-20; and Parallels, a juried show of community artists’ work from Continuum, which will be displayed in ��the lobby spaces from June 2-21.

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A joint project of the Rotary Club of Salt Spring Island and The Driftwood community newspaper. on Salt Spring bove e a Sel vic f" Object of Rotary er S The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service " as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and Local and international foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; programs serve youth SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve For all Rotarians, it is important to serve the youth of their own com- society; munity through both local initiatives and Rotary International Youth THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s Programmes. personal, business, and community life; Each year the Rotary Club of Salt Spring Island funds two bursaries for FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) students who excel both academi- goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and pro- cally and in citizenship. As well, we give the Unsung Hero Award, which fessional persons united in the ideal of service. is intended to give recognition to a graduating student for having given For more information on Rotary International please see: significant voluntary service to his/her school or community and who www.rotary.org or www.rotary5020.org might otherwise be overlooked. It exemplifies Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.” Throughout our history we have consistently answered most requests from the community asking for our support for youth-oriented activities. Ranging from the Tree Frog Daycare; the DARE project to educate Grade 6 students about drugs, alcohol and smoking; the SIMS band; GISS peer counselling; and many sports groups to name just a few, every age group on Salt Spring has been the recipient of Rotary support. Rotary International also has several programmes focusing on young people. The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) and the Youth Exchange Programme are two in which SSI Rotary consistently partici- pates. RYLA is intended to develop qualities of leadership, good citizenship and personal development among young people of their communities. Rotary ﬁrsts Included in the seminar are such topics as the fundamentals of leadership; the ethics of positive leadership; the importance of communication skills �• The first Rotary club meeting was in Chicago, Illinois on Feb. 23, 1905. in effective leadership; problem-solving and conflict management; build- �• The first Rotary convention was in Chicago in 1910. ing self-confidence and self-esteem; and the elements of community and �• The first Rotary club outside the U.S. was chartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1920. global citizenship. �• The first Rotary club outside of North America was chartered in Dublin, Students have also participated in Adventures in Technology and in Ireland in 1911. Aquaculture. These are typically hosted by Rotary Clubs in other parts of �• The first Rotary club in a non-English-speaking country was chartered in Canada and are intensive workshops designed to educate and interest stu- Havana, Cuba in 1916. dents in the opportunities in various vocational pursuits. �• The first Rotary club in Asia was chartered in Manila, Phillippines in As part of their leadership experience, students are asked to be a guest 1919. speaker at a regular Rotary Club meeting on their return. As well, we have �• The first Rotary club in Africa was chartered in Johannesburg, South had students speak to us on some of their school programmes. It is heart- Africa in 1921. ening to see the high level of citizenship and participation in their commu- �• The first women were invited to become members of a Rotary club in nity by the young people of Salt Spring Island. Duarte, Calif. in 1978.

�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD A TRIBUTE TO ROTARY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B8 ArtSpring patrons, volunteers relish past five years Salt Spring’s Rotary Club isn’t the person to call to pinpoint that spe- glad to see they finally got a mirror only island organization celebrating cific piece of paper no one else can in the small washroom.” an anniversary this spring. find. She also tallies the GVM fund- Page, Faulkner and Wallbank �� Believe it or not — ArtSpring raising tapes and maintains the facil- are also happy to provide financial �� has been part of island life for the ity scrapbook. support to the Island Arts Centre past five years, with Birgit and Judging by her experience over the Society. �� Robert Bateman cutting the official years, Faulkner will likely continue “It’s one of my favourite chari- ArtSpring ribbon on April 16, 1999. to volunteer. table institutions to donate to,” said The first gala weekend was “I find the people I work with very Wallbank. headlined by famous contralto friendly and very accommodating Graffiti Theatre Company and the Maureen Forrester and pianist Peter and very easy to work with.” Salt Spring Concert Band are two Tiefenbach, and Salt Spring’s arts Both Faulkner and Page made spe- groups who have used ArtSpring centre hasn’t looked back since. cial mention of Gravett. multiple times since 1999. ArtSpring has a line-up of fifth “I think Paul is the most won- Concert band director Dawn Hage anniversary events this month, derful thing that has happened to said the hall seems “tailor made” for �� including the Continuum art show, Fiddler director Rachel ArtSpring,” said Faulkner. “I think the band. SSIdol youth talent contest and relat- he is just ideal for the job, and we are “The stage is just the right size, �� ed activities. Jacobson works with actors at very lucky to have him.” there is minimal set-up required, ArtSpring. �� Islanders Harold and Gladys Page Page’s comment was almost iden- and most seats, other than perhaps took their seats at the first weekend tical, with complementary kudos for the first row, have a good view of �� five years ago and could be consid- “warts and blemishes,” the facility Paul’s partner Mark Hand, who does the performers, and the sound of the ered the consummate ArtSpring sup- has been substantially improved over graphic arts work to help promote band in the hall is magnificent. porters. the past five years as funding per- ArtSpring events. “It feels professional and yet is Executive director Paul Gravett mits. “And I think we continue to have a small enough that there is still a real �� observes that they attend “almost Gladys Page stresses the friendli- terrific board of directors,” he added. feeling of communication between everything.” ness of the volunteers and the staff: Rosemary Wallbank, of the Salt the stage and the audience, and you �� “We do go to a great deal, there’s “They are just terrific people.” Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild, feel that you are performing for your no doubt about it,” admits Harold Harold adds: “We have enormous describes herself as “a great support- community.” �� Page, “because it has to be the bar- admiration for the very large number er and a great fan of ArtSpring.” Hage said, “Many wonderful gain of the area.” of volunteers that keep the place run- She has carried the ArtSpring memories have been created on the �� Attending the same “world-class” ning.” vision since the 1980s. stage of ArtSpring over the years,” calibre of events at the McPherson Catherine Faulkner is one of those “I was president of the Community noting there’s more to come with the �� Playhouse in Victoria or the Queen people, and likely the longest-serving Arts Council when we held the first band’s April 30 concert. �� Elizabeth theatre in Vancouver would regular volunteer. actual meeting to discuss having an Graffiti director Yvonne Adalian cost so much more, he notes. “I am interested in the arts and the- arts centre on the island . . . [My hus- contrasts life before and after �� “We are absolutely delighted it has atre particularly — I used to be with band Len and I] go back to the very ArtSpring. Salt Spring Players — so I thought it �� developed. We think it is a tremen- beginning.” “It’s like night and day, as far as dous asset to the community as a was important that the building get Wallbank recalls the support theatre goes.” �� whole.” built and it happen.” extended by island artists and arti- Without ArtSpring, she said, “You She got on board when the �� “One of the things we really love sans through various fundraisers over have to sling up your lights. You have is the amount of support they give ArtSpring office was located in the years. to have the sound man exposed. No �� to the young people. We love to see Creekside, wanting to help in any The weavers and spinners have one can see properly.” the GISS students and other young way she could, so she accepted an rented ArtSpring space for meetings, And Graffiti personnel have been �� people having a venue of that sort offer to handle the filing. storage and special events “almost pleased with their rental situation �� to perform in. It encourages them so “I said, ‘look, I’m a nurse, what do since day 1.” and negotiations. �� much.” I know about filing? You guys must “It is lovely to run workshops “It’s always been a pleasant expe- �� Harold Page observes that while be pretty desperate . . . . “ there,” said Wallbank. “It’s bright, rience for us. I wouldn’t do away �� Years later, the retired nurse still �� people complain about the building’s cheerful, has good access . . . . I’m with it for the world.” �� handles the filing — and she’s the ��

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� THIS �� WEEK’S �� MOVIES �� WEDNESDAY, APR 7 �� 6:00 PM �� r\ +++ Cruising Bar (1989, Romance) �� Louise Marleau, Geneviève Rioux (2h) �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Coast to Coast (1980, �� Romance) A woman escapes from a mental �� institution and travels across the country with a trucker. Robert Blake, Dyan Cannon (1h45) �� 8:00 PM �� f\ ++ Baby’s Day Out (1994, Comedy) A �� kidnapped baby escapes into downtown Chicago with- �� out the kidnappers noticing. Joe Mantegna, Lara �� Flynn Boyle (2h) �� 8:45 PM �� 3\ ++ Cradle 2 The Grave (2003, �� Action) A mastermind thief and a government �� agent join forces to hunt down a common enemy. Jet Li, DMX (1h45) �� 9:00 PM 4\ ++ Money Talks (1997, Comedy) A newsman is forced to pretend a con man is an old friend to his fiancé and her parents. Charlie Sheen, Chris Tucker (2h) o\ +++ Indian Summer (1993, Comedy/Drama) Several former campers return to their summer camp of youth for a reunion weekend. Alan Arkin, Matt Craven (1h40) 10:00 PM r\ ++++ La Femme Nikita (1990, April Pool Days Drama) A young woman is recruited by a French intelligence officer to become an undercover agent. Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade The Ssplash Spring (2h15) 10:30 PM 3\ ++++ The Good Thief (2002, Fundraising Campaign Drama) A gambling thief gets drafted into a plan to steal priceless paintings from a casino. Nick �� Nolte, Tchéky Karyo (2h) �� 11:30 PM �� 2\ ++ Ma vie en rose (1997, Foreign) A boy from the suburbs has decided that, when he �� grows up, he wants to be a girl. Michèle Laroque, Jean-Philippe Écoffey (2h) �� THURSDAY, APR 8 7:00 PM 3\ ++ Hollywood Homicide (2003, �� Action) Tw o detectives with different career �� aspirations investigate the murder of a rap group. �� Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett (2h) 8:00 PM �� f\ +++ Telling Lies in America �� (1997, Drama) In 1961, a young immigrant becomes acquainted with a crooked DJ involved �� with drugs. Brad Renfro, Kevin Bacon (2h) �� 9:00 PM 3\ + Waking Up In Reno (2002, �� Comedy) A trip to Reno stirs up trouble between two couples when an affair is revealed. Billy Bob Thorton, Charlize Theron (1h30) �� e\ Famous Dead People (1999, Drama) While stranded on an elevator, two unlike people come to terms with their troubled lives. �� Jason Carter, Caryl McKay (2h) �� o\ ++ School Ties (1992, Drama) When �� a Jewish student attends an exclusive school, he is �� victimized because of his faith. Brendan Fraser, �� Matt Damon (2h) �� l\ ++ Godspell (1973, Musical) A adap- �� tation of the story of Jesus and his disciples set in �� modern day New York City. Victor Garber, Katie Hanley (2h) 10:00 PM �� r\ + Love’s Labour’s Lost (2000,

�� Comedy) When four young bachelors swear off �� women, they find themselves tempted by many beau- �� ties. Kenneth Branagh, Nathan Lane (2h) �� t\ + The Finest Hour (1991, Action) Tw o former friends are brought together again for �� one final Navy mission. Rob Lowe, Gale �� Hanson (2h) �� 10:30 PM �� 3\ ++ Crush (2002, Romance) When a �� school headmistress falls in love, her jealous friends �� try to foil the affair. Andie MacDowell, Imelda �� Staunton (2h) �� 11:30 PM 2\ ++ �� Emporte-Moi (1997, Drama) An alienated teenager flees family turmoil by going to �� the cinema. Karine Vanasse, Pascale �� Bussières (2h) �� FRIDAY, APR 9 �� 6:00 PM �� t\ ++ Sharpe’s Enemy (1994, War) �� Major Sharpe is sent to rescue Lady Farthindale, �� who has been kidnapped for ransom. Sean �� Bean, Assumpta Serna (2h) �� 6:30 PM �� p\ +++ Reservoir Dogs (1992, �� Drama) Criminals involved in a jewel heist suspect �� one of their own is a police informant. Harvey �� Keitel, Tim Roth (2h30) �� ONLY A LOAD LLAA7UU amN N- 10DD pmRRYY $5 7 DAYS A WEEK WASH/DRY! B10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 WHAT’S ON TV GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 7:00 PM �� 3\ ++ The Italian Job (2003, Action) Thieves plan the heist of their lives by �� creating the largest traffic jam in L.A. history. �� Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron (2h) �� 8:00 PM �� q\ +++ 84 Charing Cross Road �� (1986, Drama) A story chronicling the friend- ship between a New Yo rk city woman and a �� British bookseller. Anne Bancroft, Sir �� Anthony Hopkins (2h) �� f\ ++ Perry Mason: Case of the �� Skin Deep Scandal (1992, Mystery) A �� cosmetic company founder is murdered as she �� is about to unveil a revolutionary product. �� Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Daddy Daycare (2003, �� Family) Tw o stay-at-home fathers are inspired �� to open their own day-care centre. Eddie Murphy, Steve Zahn (1h45) �� e\ + Double Take (2001, Drama) A �� businessman trades lives with a petty thief when he thinks his life may be in danger. Eddie �� Griffith, Orlando Jones (2h) �� o\ + 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag(1997, Comedy) A hit man’s suitcase full of severed �� heads is accidentally switched with a student’s �� bag. Joe Pesci, Andy Comeau (1h30) �� p\ ++++ Escape From Alcatraz (1979, True) The true story of the 1962 escape from Alcatraz prison by inmate Frank Morris. Clint Eastwood, Patrick True North Satellite Systems McGoohan (2h30) 10:00 PM Sale • Installations • Internet • All Brands 9\\ ++++ That’s Entertainment! II (1976, Musical) An anthology of scenes from Authorized Expressvu Dealer the classic MGM musicals and dramas. Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly (2h) r\ ++ Van Nuys Blvd. (1978, Drama) A young hick takes his hotrod to the Peter Vincent • 538-1705 • 537-6055 (cell) famed San Fernando Valley in search of drag racers. Bill Alder, Cynthia Wood (1h45) �� t\ ++ Sharpe’s Enemy(1994, War) Major Sharpe is sent to rescue Lady Farthindale, �� who has been kidnapped for ransom. Sean Bean, Assumpta Serna (2h) �� 10:30 PM �� o\ +++ Heaven Can Wait (1978, �� Comedy) A pro-football player, sent to Heaven �� before his time, returns to Earth in another body. �� Warren Beatty, Julie Christie (1h30) �� 10:45 PM �� 3\ + Ghost Ship (2002, Horror) A �� crew discovers strange things aboard a long-lost �� ship that floats lifeless on the sea. Gabriel �� Byrne, Julianna Margulies (1h30) �� 11:30 PM �� 2\ ++ Out to Sea (1997, Comedy) A �� lighthearted senior convinces his friend to pose �� as a dance host on a party cruise. Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon (2h10) �� SATURDAY, APR 10 �� 6:00 PM �� t\ ++ Pale Rider (1985, Action) A �� stranger is caught in a feud between a mining syndicate and the town’s prospectors. Clint �� Eastwood, Michael Moriarty (2h30) �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Bulletproof Monk (2003, �� Action) A Tibetan monk becomes a mentor �� to a street kid, whom he can teach to protect a scroll. Yun-Fat Chow, Sean William Scott (2h) 8:00 PM 5\\ ++++ Men in Black (1997, GANGES OPEN Action) A smart NYPD cop is recruited by a stranger to help control the Earth’s alien population. Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones (2h) VILLAGE 8am - 9pm e\j\ +++ The Whole Nine Yards (2000, Comedy) After doing time POSTAL OUTLET in prison, mobster Jimmy the Tu lip, moves to a MARKET DAILY suburban neighborhood. Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry (2h) f\ +++ How To Steal a Million �� (1966, Comedy) A woman hires a man who she believes to be a thief, in order to steal a �� famous sculpture. Peter O’Toole, Audrey �� Hepburn (2h30) �� k\ + The Road to El Dorado (2000, �� Animated) Tw o swindlers find themselves on an �� accidental journey to a legendary city of gold. Voices �� of Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 3\ ++ A Mighty Wind (2003, �� Docu-Drama) 1960s folk music acts reunite to pay tribute to a recently deceased �� concert promoter. Christopher Guest, �� Eugene Levy (1h30) �� 7\ A.K.A. Albert Walker (2002, �� Thriller) Con artist Albert Walker is accused of �� killing a man after stealing his identity. Alan �� Scarfe, Sarah Manninen (2h) �� t\ ++ Pale Rider (1985, Action) A �� stranger is caught in a feud between a mining �� syndicate and the town’s prospectors. Clint �� Eastwood, Michael Moriarty (2h30) �� o\ +++ Get Shorty (1995, Comedy) A �� small-time Miami mobster becomes intrigued by �� the movie business in Los Angeles. John �� Travolta, Rene Russo (1h30) �� 10:00 PM �� 2\ +++ Cape Fear (1962, Thriller) �� An ex-con terrorizes the family of the prosecutor who put him behind bars. Gregory Peck, � �� Robert Mitchum (2h) r\ ++ Joe Gould’s Secret (1999, �� Drama) A writer meets an eccentric bohemian �� who claims to be writing a literary masterpiece. �� Susan Sarandon, Hope Davis (2h15) �� 10:30 PM 3\ +++ Red Dragon (2002, �� Thriller) An FBI agent seeks help from his �� arch-nemesis, Hannibal Lecter, in order to stop a �� killer. Sir Anthony Hopkins, Edward �� Norton (2h15) �� 10:45 PM �� o\ ++ The Presidio (1988, Thriller) �� A detective investigating a murder clashes with �� an officer when he falls for his daughter. Sean Connery, Mark Harmon (1h35) �� SUNDAY, APR 11 �� 6:00 PM r\ ++++ Amadeus (1984, �� Musical) A biography of composer Wolfgang �� Amadeus Mozart, from the eyes of a rival. F. �� Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce (3h) �� t\ +++ The Alamo (1960, True) In �� 1836, American soldiers bravely defend the �� Alamo against a Mexican general’s troops. �� John Wayne, Frankie Avalon (3h) �� d\ Final Combination(1994, �� Thriller) An L.A. cop on the trail of a serial �� killer enlists the help of a beautiful reporter. �� Michael Madsen, Lisa Bonet (2h) � GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B11

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�� THE RIGHT MOVES: Sue Newman, lower left, choreographs some dance movements as Fiddler on the Roof cast members gather at ArtSpring to rehearse �� on Sunday. Photo by Derrick Lundy �� Rich mythological potential �� bypassed in Matrix sequel �� The Matrix: than “yay, we �� Revolutions arrives win” at the end; I on video with all wanted the climax �� the hoopla of a, to open my eyes to �� well, not much FLICK PICK the rich mythologi- WITH JASON TUDOR hoopla at all. cal potential that �� Since the second only a story about installment of the imaginary worlds, �� trilogy (The Matrix: social and techno- Reloaded) proved robotic squids, or engage in logical control, and �� supersonic kung-fu deep in fairly mediocre in compari- the impossible dilemma of �� son to the groundbreaking the clouds. existential choice could pro- original sci-fi masterpiece, Yes, Matrix: Revolutions vide. �� the third was received with a is filled with fantastic, excit- Matrix: Revolutions ful- proportionally dull thud. ing action. But somehow it fills this need, but only intel- Reloaded spent much of its feels unmotivated. Perhaps lectually. The elements are time wiping out everything it relies too much on emo- there, but the feeling isn’t. we thought we knew about tions generated in the first By all means, when the the world of the Matrix. So film, or maybe we have just final credits rolled I should when Revolutions came out, grown tired of the millions have been as completely �� I expected it to solve all the of Matrix-clones released and wonderously stunned as �� little mysteries left over. Of since 1999. I was at the end of the first �� course, it soon became clear On the one hand, the film film when Neo flew like �� that solving one mystery wants us to cheer for Neo Superman right up into space �� simply invoked another. and Morpheus and Trinity to the tune of Rage Against �� If you watch this film and the ragtag group of the Machine’s rebellion- �� without having a thorough humans hiding far under- inspiring rock ‘n’ roll. knowledge of the first two, ground. On the other, there But I wasn’t. I didn’t care �� don’t even try to understand is this nagging sense that the that so-and-so died, that bal- �� director team of Larry and �� what’s going on. Just sit ance was restored, or even �� there and watch as our heroes Andy Wachowski want the that Neo’s final act mirrors �� shoot baddies who walk on film to transcend what we that of JC himself. know about science fiction. ceilings, don powered bat- It felt like a betrayal by a �� tle armour to machine-gun Of course I wanted more best friend. �� HARBOUR HOUSE �� licensed �� LIQUOR STORE �� 121 Upper Ganges Road - at rear of building �� Open Daily 9am to 11pm �� Large selection of Cold Beer, Wines, �� Ciders, Coolers & Spirits plus �� Domestic & Imported Cigars. �� NEW �� NEW ON SALE THIS WEEK: �� ALL VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING CO. �� BEERS AT LIQUOR STORE PRICE 537-1919 �� B12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ��

MASKED: Dawn Pearse poses with two of her handmade Shaman masks. She was seen in � the Saturday market � � �� in Centennial Park, as �� it officially opened last �� weekend. �� Photo by Derrick Lundy ��

�� WordPlay serves up intense drama �� By�� SUSAN LUNDY second and third acts, the versation. tion and comebacks, but as �� four actors took us into the What appears at first to be he was needled and poked �� Staff Writer �� WordPlay actors took home of Martha and George, a bad marriage of two dis- by Martha’s cruel comments, �� whose ribald conversa- enchanted people becomes his role became darker. �� ArtSpring audiences through tion and dagger-sharp barbs increasingly sinister as Rabson used his voice and �� a roller-coaster of emotions in ��a heart-stopping presen- moved from being comical secrets are revealed, tales face to vividly portray the �� tation of Edward Albee’s to cruel.�� told and points debated. ups and downs of George’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Set in the early morn- Alcohol is the play’s ever- emotions, and kept a tight Woolf? last weekend. ing hours�� at a post-faculty present backdrop, and as the hold on the audience with �� From a wickedly funny party�� get-together, the play play progresses it gradually sharp diction and mesmer- �� first act to tension-wrought throws the young couple of strips the characters of any izing intonation through the �� Nick and Honey into the niceties. frequent witty monologues. prickly company of Martha George, played superbly Rebecca Nygard was stun- �� and George, who hold back by Jan Rabson, was hilarious ning in her portrayal of the nothing in their hostile�� con- in his quick-witted conversa- loud and vulgar Martha, NO PST using her explosive voice to great effect, and Marit � McBride was wonderful as NO GST �� the simpering Honey, whose character changed as she �� consumed more and more brandy. All Paints, Stains & Sundries Perfectly cast for the part, � Stewart Katz took on the �� role of Nick, whose surface �� dignity was quickly broken �� down to reveal a less than �� likable man. Although the four actors �� read their parts, they also �� interacted, directing com- �� ments to each other, and �� using their faces to augment �� their characters. �� Director Vaughn Fulford �� is to be commended for stag- �� ing an excellent production �� of an intense piece of drama �� that kept the audience spell- �� bound. �� Who’s Afraid of Virginia �� Woolf? played Saturday �� night and Sunday afternoon in the ArtSpring gallery. �� Bring in this ad to receive �� the above savings �� offer expires April 30/04 ��

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IN THE SUN: Amber Quiring of Salt Spring J. Mitchell opens Soapworks carries daffo- dils at the Saturday mar- up more space for ket. Photo by Derrick Lundy �� top-notch artists �� The J. Mitchell Gallery is celebrating its third grand opening in as many years with a reception on Saturday, April 10. � � � Recently moved across the square at Grace Point, the gallery has significantly expanded its display space, particularly for two- dimensional art forms. Paintings in oil, acrylic and egg tempura, by both established and emerging artists, are given more space and light in the new location. “I have been honoured to have artists of the highest calibre commit their work to the gallery,” said gallery owner Judy � � � Mitchell. “It obliges me to provide the best possible presentation, �� commensurate with the quality of work.” Mitchell has always been committed to showing local works �� of outstanding quality and originality in media not often seen in commercial galleries. Those include the fibre arts, wood, paper �� and mixed media, glass, metal, jewellery, baskets, pottery and contemporary furniture design. The gallery exclusively represents 40 Gulf Islands artists and artisans, with 35 Salt Spring and five from neighbouring islands. �� Monthly shows feature the new work of individual artists. �� Most are well known on Salt Spring and many are known nationally and abroad. �� The opening show, which runs from April 10 to May 20, intro- duces new work from all of the artists represented by the gallery �� and promises many a “show-stopper.” According to Mitchell, this annual celebration of the gifted �� artists she represents is also an opportunity to thank islanders for their enthusiastic and steadfast support of the gallery. �� Saturday’s public reception is from 5-7 p.m. �� Millerd joins Philharmonic � � �� Trumpet player Simon Millerd took a swing over to his clas- �� sical side when he joined the Sooke Philharmonic Chamber �� Players in a Haydn program over the weekend. Millerd, 16, was soloist for performances of the Symphony No. 10 in D. Major and Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major for �� shows in two different Sooke venues. �� Millerd also recently won two awards for the second year in a row: as best soloist and high school trumpet at the Envision �� Jazz Festival in Surrey, and for outstanding high school trum- �� pet at Lionel Hampton’s Idaho Jazz Fest. Those were added to previous honours such as the �� Outstanding Trumpet award at MusicFest and a CBC Galaxie Rising Star award, both received last year. �� Millerd, from the musical Salt Spring Millerd-Howard fam- �� ily, attends high school in White Rock to benefit from Dave Proznick’s renowned jazz music program and now takes les- sons from Brad Turner, one of his favourite jazz performers. ��

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Check out this weekend's Yard Sales Long live the tabloids: 'medicine' to Page B22 ��make us feel good, fight news disease �� ESCAPE WATER�� TORTURE Lord The offices of The Weekly couldn’t help noticing that �� CALL US. knows World News are deep in his hands stayed close to the �� there’s an the middle of the Florida top desk drawer. �� Everglades boonies and at first glance If I had been a dement- �� WIT & �� worth of seem utterly devoid of ed reader bent on violence, �� strange and WHIMSY human life. Eddie could’ve plugged me �� wierdling WITH ARTHUR BLACK There is no secretary or before I got to his In-box. �� places in doorman or security guard I was disabused of a lot �� the state of in sight. What there is, is of my tabloid notions that �� Florida, but I met Eddie Clontz in the a closed-circuit camera afternoon. �� few more so than a veritable offices of the Weekly World mounted over a locked door I learned that the tabs, �� Twilight Zone near the town News about 10 years ago. with an intercom on the side. despite their surface slea- ��of Lantana known as Tabloid But it wasn’t easy. I want- I thumbed the talkback but- ziness, are as cunningly Valley. ed to interview Clontz for ton, leaned into the intercom thought out, written and This is where, believe it or my radio show, so I asked and said: “Arthur Black here published as any edition of not, most of the lurid scandal one of my old pals, an ex- to interview Mister Clontz.” the New York Review of Income Tax sheets that grace supermar- “STAND AWAY FROM Books. I learned that tabloid CANADIAN & AMERICAN �� tab reporter by the name of PERSONAL & CORPORATE TAX PREPARATION ket checkout counters across Harold Fiske, the best way THE DOOR!” said a large reporters are not rabid, red- ��North America come from. to go about it. voice which I presumed to eyed right-wingers or rav- James T. Fogarty (It must be some kind of tax “Good luck!” said Fiske. be God’s. ing alcoholics riding out the dodge.) Befuddled, I stood there nether end of a death-spiral- TAX ACCOUNTANT Clontz, he told me, was a The National Enquirer reclusive and deeply suspi- stupidly and repeated my ling career. comes out of Tabloid Valley. mantra. The Voice became Most of them are young 653-4692 catchline is different than on insertcious guy. by appointment So does the Weekly World Rumour had it he kept a noticeably agitated: “SIR! and bright and surprisingly Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. News. pearl-handled .45 automatic STAND AWAY FROM THE serious. Or at least it did. in the top drawer of his desk. DOOR! NOW!” They need to be, because It’s hard to say what will Reason? Death threats. From I backed up, raised my writing even a mediocre tab- become of the Weekly World die-hard Elvis fans, mostly. hands in the air and smiled loid story is fiendishly dif- News now that Eddie Clontz For a hard-nosed, foot-in- weakly. I guess I con- ficult. You have to deliver a PAUL B. JOYCE is dead. Clontz was editor- the-door newshound, Harold vinced them that I wasn’t maximum amount of impact Barrister & Solicitor in-chief of the Weekly World Fiske could be incredibly a vengeance-bent Elvis fan with a minimal number of News for nearly 20 years. ingratiating. because the door hissed words — and simple words •REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGES• He’s the guy responsible Over the next few days open and suddenly I was in at that. •ICBC & PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS• for the Elvis-Never-Died he called in some favours, the air-conditioned Inner And nobody ever wanted •WILLS & ESTATES • OTHER LEGAL SERVICES• stories. He also had a hand twisted a few arms, greased Sanctum of The Weekly to pass a mediocre story in such classic exclusives a palm or two, and the next World News. across Eddie Clontz’s desk. 265 Don Ore Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2H5 as Space Aliens Back Bush thing I knew we were in a I don’t know what I Especially if he was sitting For President and Bat Boy Hertz-rent-a-car, bombing expected — a bunch of at it, with his hands near the Tel: 537-4413 Fax: 537-5120 Found In West Virginia down the I-95 for a face-to- grimy, boil-blighted trolls top drawer. Cave. face with Eddie Clontz. scuttling around with cigar Tabloids. butts sticking out of their The word originally �� mouths maybe — but it referred to medicine deliv- wasn’t like that at all. ered in tablet form. �� The office was clean and As a reporter for the neat, the equipment was state Weekly World News once �� of the art, the desks were said: “Readers want new �� tidy and the people were hope. They want to think �� well-dressed and exceeding- that UFOs will save us. It’s ly normal-looking. medicine. We make people Hell, it looked like a feel good, so they buy us.” Brandon branch office of Hmm. 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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WHAT’S ON TV WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B15 6:30 PM �� 3\ ++ Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision (2003, Action) A cop must stop his �� enemy from modifying the past and the future �� while travelling in time. Jason Scott Lee, John �� Beck (1h30) �� 8:00 PM �� d\ ++ Wicked (1998, Thriller) Homicide �� detective Boland investigates the murder of cheat- �� ing Karen Christianson. Chelsea Field, �� William R. Moses (2h) �� f\ ++ The Natural (1984, Sport) A tal- �� ented 35-year-old baseball player travels to New �� York to play with the Knights. Robert Redford, �� Robert Duvall (3h) �� j\ ++ The Patriot (2000, Drama) A pacifist is drawn into the American War of �� Independence against his will. Mel Gibson, �� Heath Ledger (3h) �� 9:00 PM �� 4\5\\e\ Homeland Security (2003, �� Drama) A C.I.A. agent about to retire is recruited �� by the Office of Homeland Security. Tom �� Skerritt, Scott Glenn (2h) �� r\ +++ Music of the Heart (1999, �� Drama) A single mother battles adversity to build �� a music program for Harlem’s public schools. �� Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn (2h) t\ +++ The Alamo (1960, True) In �� 1836, American soldiers bravely defend the Alamo against a Mexican general’s troops. John �� Wayne, Frankie Avalon (3h) �� o\ +++ Chances Are (1989, Romance) �� A man reincarnated after twenty-five years tries to �� reunite with his wife and child. Robert Downey �� Jr., Cybill Shepherd (1h50) �� 10:00 PM �� 3\ +++ Confessions of a Dangerous �� Mind (2002, Drama) A look at game show �� impresario Chuck Barris’ claims of a double life as �� a CIA operative. Sam Rockwell, Drew �� Barrymore (2h) �� 11:00 PM �� r\ + The Turning (1997, Drama) A Neo- �� Nazi youth returns to his hometown to try to save �� his crumbling family. Karen Allen, Michael �� Dolan (2h) �� 11:05 PM �� o\ ++ The Computer Who Wore �� Tennis Shoes (1969, Comedy) A science �� student accidentally acquires all the knowledge �� stored up in a computer. Kurt Russell, Cesar �� Romero (1h30) �� MONDAY, APR 12 �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ +++ Owning Mahowny (2003, �� Crime Story) A bank manager with a gambling problem gets into trouble when he accesses an account. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver (2h) 8:00 PM f\ ++ Across the Moon (1994, Drama) Tw o women from Los Angeles with prac- RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICE tically nothing in common head out to the desert. LAURIE’S Elizabeth Pena, Christina Applegate (2h) k\ ++ Air Force One (1997, Action) DROP-OFF: 8am - 5pm Monday thru Saturday The President fends off deadly terrorists who are holding his plane and family hostage. Harrison Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653-9279 Ford, Gary Oldman (3h) 9:00 PM PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential e\ Judas (2004, Drama) Provides a look into the complex heart and mind of Judas, the Large Clean-ups & Recycling apostle-turned-traitor. Johnathon Schaech, AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 Jonathan Scarfe (2h) **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the “Art Thing” pictures are for sale, by donation, Mon. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the o\ ++ Captain Ron (1992, Comedy) A pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. family takes a Caribbean cruise vacation with an Laurie & Nancy Hedger interesting sea captain at the helm. Kurt Russell, Martin Short (1h40) 10:00 PM 3\ Touch And Go (2003, Comedy) A �� carefree 28-year-old must make some choices involving his job and the girl he loves. Jeffrey �� Douglas, Patricia Zentilli (1h45) �� 11:30 PM �� r\ Margaret Bourke-White (1989, �� Comedy) Fawcett stars as a famed photojour- �� nalist, renowned for her work with Life magazine. Farrah Fawcett, Frederick Forest (2h) �� 11:45 PM 3\ + The �� Resident Evil (2001, Action) leaders of a commando team break into a secret �� laboratory where a deadly virus looms. Milla �� Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez (2h) �� TUESDAY, APR 13 �� 6:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Cradle 2 The Grave (2003, �� Action) A mastermind thief and a government �� agent join forces to hunt down a common enemy. �� Jet Li, DMX (2h) �� 8:00 PM �� f\ Dying on the Edge (2001, Drama) A man finds hope in someone else’s tragedy while �� conducting an insurance investigation. John �� Heard, Robert Trebor (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 4\ +++ Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace �� (2000, Drama) The true story of Lutheran pastor �� Dietrich Bonhoeffer who fought Nazi tyranny during WWII. Robert Joy, R.H. Thompson (2h) �� e\ +++ Rat Race (2001, Comedy) Six teams race across the United States in an effort to �� claim a $2 million prize. John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg (2h30) �� o\ ++ A Fighting Choice (1986, �� Drama) A teenage boy who has epilepsy con- �� fronts his parents for the right to undergo surgery. �� Beau Bridges, Karen Valentine (1h35) �� l\ ++ Star Runner (1990, Drama) �� When a young man gets a job at a harness racing �� stable, he is caught in his boss’ secrets. Andrew �� Thurtell, Alison Bruce (2h) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ +++ Backbeat (1993, Docu- �� Drama) The story of the man who deserted the �� Beatles for a career in art, and the woman he �� loved. Stephen Dorff, Sheryl Lee (1h50) �� 3\ + Dancing at the Blue Iguana �� (2000, Psycho-Drama) Dancers juggle �� their day jobs with their personal lives while �� working at a strip club. Charlotte Ayanna, �� Daryl Hannah (2h15) �� 11:30 PM �� 2\ +++ The Run of the Country(1995, �� Drama) An man flees the tense relationship with his �� father and falls in love with a young woman. �� Matthew Kesslar, Edward Brophy (2h10) � B16 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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�� Cinema �� • The Corporation — The most popular Canadian film at last year’s �� Vancouver International Film Fest examines the drawbacks of the corporation �� as our society’s dominant power. �� • Starsky and Hutch — Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson reprise the ‘70s �� TV series roles of two San Francisco undercover cops with different �� temperaments working on a big case. With Snoop Dogg, Vince Vaughn �� and Juliette Lewis. �� Cable �� SSTV Cable Channel 12 broadcasts this Saturday, April 10, with pro- gramming running continuously for 24 hours beginning at 5 p.m. SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! • Ruckle Farm History — Gwen Ruckle recounts Salt Spring’s early days, growing up on the farm and the settling of Beaver Point. �� • Ruckle Farm Day — Islanders get together to celebrate the heritage of Ruckle Park with music, demonstrations of butter making, ploughing, iron works and a log-sawing competition. �� Exhibitions ��

1-800-887-4321 • Continuum art show of almost 200 works in all media, celebrates Salt www.tempurcanada.com Spring creativity, past and present and ArtSpring’s fifth anniversary. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA It runs at ArtSpring from Wed., April 7 to Fri., April 30. and certified by the worldwide, with hundreds of Space Foundation dealers across Canada. • J. Mitchell Gallery celebrates its move across the square into A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! expanded space at Grace Point, as well as its 2004 Spring Show, which runs from April 10 to May 20. Reception on Sat., April 10 from 5-7 p.m. • Diana Dean Studio Show runs from April 8 to 18 at her 135 UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE Northview Place studio. Opening night is Thurs., April 8 at 6 p.m. 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 • Karen Reiss shows ceramic wall pieces at Moby’s through April. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 �� • Susan Haigh is the featured artist at Island Savings.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD A TRIBUTE TO ROTARY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B18 Rotary The Rotary Motto The first motto of Rotary International, “He Profits 4-Way Test Most Who Serves Best,” was approved at the second From the earliest days of the organi- Rotary Convention in 1911. At about the same time, zation, Rotarians were concerned with Ben Collins, president of the promoting high ethical standards in Rotary Club of Minneapolis, their professional lives. Minnesota, declared that the One of the world’s most widely print- proper way to organize a ed and quoted statements of business Rotary club was through the ethics is The 4-Way Test, which was principle his club had adopt- created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert ed — “Service, not Self,” J. Taylor when he was asked to take later adapted to “Service charge of a company that was facing Above Self.” bankruptcy. These two mottos were This 24-word test for employees to officially adopted by Rotary in 1950, and in 1989 follow in their business and professional “Service Above Self” was lives became the guide for sales, pro- SALT SPRING'S ROTARY CLUB members meet regularly at the Harbour House named the principal motto of duction, advertising, and all relations Rotary since it best explains with dealers and customers, and the Hotel and to work on projects of benefit to the community. the philosophy of unselfish survival of the company is credited to volunteer service. this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4- Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and pub- Youthful Rotary ambassadors touch lished in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions: down on continents around the world Since its inception in 1974, Stubbs (Australia), Billie excited about her upcoming ing seminars both before “Of the things we think, say or do: the Rotary International Woods (Brazil), Brent year in Mexico. and after their year of travel. • Is it the TRUTH? Youth Exchange has provid- Shemilt (Mexico), and John- Salt Spring is privileged to They attend school in their • Is it FAIR to all concerned? ed the facility for students Michael McColl (Ecuador). host some outstanding visitors host country and may stay of secondary school age to Our current outbound stu- from other countries as well. with one or more families • Will it build GOODWILL and engage in travel and study dent is Sophia Burke, who is Many of you will remember while abroad. Most host BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? abroad for one academic year spending her year in Rome. our recent inbound students clubs and families ensure for the purpose of advancing Sophia sends us regular e- Rasmus Risgaard (Denmark), that the student has an oppor- • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all international understanding mails and it sounds as if she Marina Lara (Brazil) and tunity for travel during their concerned?” and goodwill. is having a wonderful time. Eduardo Paz (the first ever stay. Today over 7,000 students The Italian school system is participant from Bolivia). What a wonderful way to annually participate in this not on the top of her hit list, Our current visitor is learn a new language and amazing programme for but galleries and gelato fig- Esther Palm from Bavaria in broaden one’s horizons. youthful ambassadors. ure prominently in her exu- Germany. These young ambassadors Some recent participants berant correspondence. Youth Exchange students are the future leaders of our from Salt Spring are Kirsti And Anna Hosie is getting are required to attend train- world.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B19 DEADLINE MONDAY 5 PM Too Late To Classify Deadline: Noon Tuesday Driftwood Classifieds REGULAR 6 DEATHS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS CLASSIFIEDS Notices COME TO Salt Spring Singers 30th Anniversary Celebration !!ARTISTS!! BARGAIN HUNTER HAYWARD’S of Song Concert- May 7,8,9. CLASSIFIEDS 5 BIRTHS FUNERAL SERVICE Tickets from Artspring- Save BINGO DON’T MISS 10 words or less GANGES MEADEN HALL THE DEADLINE MADDOX KAI LAM arrived the Day! Royal Canadian Legion $5.95 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 to CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO Value of goods must not exceed parents Thanh and Rhiana. Business Breakfast Club, THURSDAY ADJUDICATION FOR $100. Private party, non-commer- Special thanks to Maggie, Liz Thursday, April 8, 8:00 a.m. April 8 - 7:00pm and Lady Minto Staff.A grand- FINE ARTS cial ads only. Rhonda’s Place, (King’s Lane Early Birds -6:30pm daughter for proud grandpar- Bowling Alley). 2004 REGULAR ents, Viet & Chuan Lam, Chris PATRICK BEATTIE Funeral Director HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP Sponsored by CLASSIFIEDS and Cheryl North. Ladies Auxiliary SAT, APRIL 10TH R Program, May - Oct. Hands on SUN, APRIL 11TH 20 words or less Box 315, Ganges P.O. experience with Herbalist Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92. 6 DEATHS SOOKE REGION MUSEUM $8.95 SSI, V8K 2V9 Rainbow May, creator of O My All proceeds to bursaries for KOWAL: ANNE Esther Passed Goddess Herbal Products. In Additional words Tel: (250) 537-1022 Salt Spring Island students. INFO? away peacefully surrounded Fax: (250) 537-2012 depth study of over 50 local PHONE 250-642-6351 26¢ each by her family at home on herbs including: medicine Run your ad for 2 weeks and get March 31, 2004. Anne is sur- making, herbal cultivation, wild �� a third week FREE! vived by her mother Pearl, sis- 8 CARD OF THANKS plant identification, herbal Children Growing ters: Frances (Eric), Helen, body care, flower essences, �� PRIVATE PARTY, �� in Fertile Soil Mary, brother George (Verna) herbal therapeutics and more. A Spring MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY and her daughter Sharon and Salt Spring Island Limited enrollment, 537-1503. �� Sorry, no refunds, no changes. many nieces and nephews.In FREE CED PROJECT �� Virtues Project Community Services ROSE CONSULTATIONS - at presentation with facilitator, Deadline lieu of flowers, donations may your home or at Everlasting �� be made to the Vancouver FOOD BANK WORKSHOP Gail Bryn-Jones MONDAY 5PM. Summer.We’ll help you select �� Assisted by daughter, Helena Island Cancer Society. �� Hayward’s Funeral Service. would like to give the best roses for your loca- SHOW ME THE MONEY! For parents, teachers, caregivers TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY tion; pruning too! 100’s of Financing Options for �� 20 words or less THORP, ROBIN passed away a heart-felt climbers, everblooming & your Business: Learn about Cultivating Our March 25 in Burnaby General. �� $11.00 THANK YOU to shrub roses. 653-9418, open self employment assistance �� Children’s Additional words Preceded by husband Don daily. programs, gov't grants, Grossart and by both parents. Cheryl and all the �� 36¢ each WILDERNESS FIRST aid bank loans & other �� Self-Esteem Survived by Aunt Effie Odlum financing options! Deadline TUESDAY NOON & Uncle Larry Scarfe, several ladies at CURVES course by Slipstream, June �� Wed., Apr. 21, 7 - 9 pm DISPLAY cousins and many friends in for their 14/15 for $55, call 537-4859 Tues. April 13, 6-8pm �� To register:537-9130 Vancouver.A very caring per- ATTEND ECKANKAR'S SEMI- at the Lions Hall CLASSIFIEDS son, looking after many elderly phenomenal NAR "How to survive spiritu- TEEN & ADULT on Salt Spring, she loved her ally in our times," May 21-23, To RSVP, call: TUNED AIR $11.25 recent support HIPHIP HOP / JAZZ STYLES PRESENTS work. She left our island 2 Richmond, BC. www.eckankar- 537-4219 CLASSES per column inch years ago. and their (minimum size one inch) bc.org, call 604-434-3371. [email protected] WITH continuing Reinvent yourself spiritually, saltspring.gulfislands.com/ ANDREA RABINOVITCH Border: Add $2 thrive in this changing world. Frequency discounts available efforts on behalf cedproject DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND LARGE UNRESERVED THERE WILL BE A SECOND of the food bank Agricultural & Industrial CLASS ADDED TO TUESDAYS REGIONAL Auction, Edmonton, Alberta, AT THE GISS DANCE STUDIO in the future. SALMON FARMING April 22, 8pm - Beaver Pt Hall CLASSIFIEDS April 22, 2004 - 8 a.m. April SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS FIRST CLASS: 23, 2004 - 10 a.m.For further REGISTRATION 5:15PM April 23/24, 8pm - Ganges United BUY VANCOUVER 20 COMING EVENTS information: Phone 780- Multipurpose Room, CLASS: 5:30-6:30 Church ISLAND 955-2486 or visit our website GI Secondary School, THE LIMIT IS 25. FIRST WORLD DEVELOPMENT Tea, at rbauction.com. Hundreds of 232 Rainbow Rd COME, FIRST SERVED Bruce Riddell - Director SECOND CLASS: Monik Nordine -Saxophones $99 Sat., Apr. 17, 1:30-3:30 pm at items to choose from! April 18, 1-4pm SECOND CLASS: All Saints by-the-Sea, Ganges. REGISTRATION 6:30 Chris Kodaly - Piano Your 25 word classified ad appears CLASS: 6:45-7:45 Sponsored by the United, Dr. John Volpe, in the Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt SAME GREAT PRICE! Tickets $12 at the Door ROMNEY, JOHN Anglican & Roman Catholic SALT SPRING CONCERT BAND internationally recognized Spring & Pender Islands) and 15 Churches. Plants, Home SAME GREAT CLASS! Stuff & Nonsense and presents scientist will speak on issues MORE INFO 538-0116 community papers on V.I. Over (JACK) STIBBARDS Baking, Silent Auction. Tea by surrounding salmon farming. Acoustic Planet 262,455 readers. Passed away peacefully at donation. Other speakers include home with family on FOR A complete calendar of CHAMPIONS Suzanne Connell (Georgia BUY LOWER March 25th in his 91st coming events check the a celebration of Strait Alliance), Theresa MAINLAND year. During the last few Driftwood Community musical heroes Rothenbush (Raincoast $99 months, Dad was lovingly Calendar, in our office in the Conservation Society), & cared for and surrounded Upper Ganges Centre, 328 with Corey Peet, scientist who Your 25 word classified ad by his children, Lower Ganges Road, or on Dawn Hage Music Director worked with Alexandra appears in 15 community papers grandchildren and great- our website at http://www.gul- Morton. fislands.net. Use the calendar April 30 – ArtSpring Doors open at 12:30pm. in the lower mainland. Over grandchildren. The family for event planning, to make Tickets at ArtSpring 537-2102 Suggested donation $5-10 525,455 readers. greatly appreciated the sure your date doesn’t conflict compassionate care given with someone else’s. Co-Sponsored by May 1 – Beaver Point Hall The Fishery and Georgia BUY BC by the Home Support PAINTING CLASSES in water Tickets: Acoustic Planet & Patterson’s Strait Alliance. INTERIOR Workers, nurses, and Drs. colour or acrylics in small $99 Reznick and Ryan. The group setting. April-June. 8 pm ~ Adults $14 Students $8 INFO Beginner to advanced. Call Val Your 25 word classified ad family would also like to Arnie or Julia Hengstler express special thanks to Konig to register 537-9531. Information: 537-1355 537-5083 ([email protected]) appears in 22 community friends who came to visit ACTORS WORKSHOPS with or Suzanne Connell papers in the interior. Over Dad during his illness. He Ron Max. Writers and direc- sponsored by (250) 381-8321 208,856 readers. was greatly buoyed by tors welcome.All ages, limited [email protected] seating. Call for more info 537- BCYCNA their presence. Dad was 9738. predeceased by his wife, UPCOMING NETWORK Mary, son, Bill, and DO YOU Wish to learn to com- CLASSIFIEDS municate effectively and with- CONSERVANCY friend/companion out fear? Welcome to $349 Margaret Folstad. He is Toastmasters! Mondays, 7 - 9 EVENTS Your 25 word classified will survived by his sister p.m., Seniors Centre. Phone Marjorie Stibbards; his six Bob. 537-8884. April 23 BOB BURGESS on appear in more than 110 commu- Water Catchment Systems nity newspapers in BC and the children - Audrey Visona HOW TO Publish Your Own (John), Lynne Grooms Chapbook-workshop with “Saving FROM a Rainy Day” Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. (Roger), Wendy Stibbards, Mona Fer tig at (m)Öthêr April 24 On-Site walk to 3 different systems Keith Stibbards (Sandi), Tøñgué Press. April 17th Sat. PAYMENT 10-5 pm or May 8th Sat. 10-5 May 8 International Migratory Bird Day Jackie Stibbards (Neil), and BIRDING with BOB, 8:30AM The Cello Lesson II by Diana Dean • We can accept payment Tracy Stibbards; his eight pm $100. Limited space. by cash, direct debit, Register:info@mothertongue- May 16 BIRDING with BOB, 1PM 25 x 26 Oil on board grandchildren - Dane, Derek, press.com or 537-4155 Mastercard or Visa. Lisa, Damen, Shaun, Dylan, May 18 SSIC AGM; EMILY GONZALES • Classifieds are prepaid PLANT SALE. We will hold our unless you have an Taylor, and Ethan; hid five 3rd Annual Plant Sale on Protecting the Garry Oak Meadows and an Diana Dean Studio Show advertising account. great grandchildren as well as Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. explanation of research on Andreas Vogt many nieces and nephews. - noon at 198 Rourke Rd. Nature Reserve April 8 - 18 PLACING AN AD Dad will be remembered Perennials, water lilies & alli- May 19 ANDREAS VOGT N.R. WALK A show of early and recent paintings. • In person at our office at for his kind and generous ums, etc. Philip & Josie. 328 Lower Ganges Road, spirit, his graciousness, DRESSAGE-LIBBY Maylor will CONSERVANCY’S TEN YEAR CELEBRATION Ganges and his active and loving be giving a dressage clinic, May 29 ROBERT BATEMAN Slide Show: Preview reception and refreshments • By telephone, 250-537-9933, suppport to everyone in May 8th + 9th on Salt Spri. MAKING PLEASING PLACES or fax, 250-537-2613 his family. His unique and Anyone interested call 653- And Live and Silent Auction (Meaden Hall)!!! 6:00 pm Thursday, April 8 4441 lively sense of humour will May 30 Tour to Pleasing Places on SSI • By email to SSPLASH FOR prizes. Enter [email protected] be greately missed. June 18 JAN KIRKBY; Sensitive Ecosystems on (no attachments please) A Memorial Service will be April pools day draw.Get entry Weekends from 10 am to 5 pm. form at Thrifty Foods, GVM. Salt Spring Island • By post to Driftwood, held at Burgoyne United Draw date May 1st. Weekdays from 12 pm to 5 pm. 328 Lower Ganges Road, Church at 2:00 pm on June 19 WALK to 3 very special sensitive th JEWELLERY AUCTION and ecosystem locations Salt Spring Island, B.C. Saturday, April 17 . A tea, May 1, ArtSpring, 1 - 4 V8K 2V3. reception, hosted by the OAP p.m. Proceeds to Afghan Presentations 7:00 Lions Hall Ladies, will be held at the 135 Northview Place woman. Donations wanted. Please PRE-REGISTER for all walks POLICIES Fulford Hall immediately Bring to Family Jewels or call Please check your ad after the first insertion. following the service. Marlene Smith. 537-0756. SSI Conservancy 538-0318 537-9587 Should an error appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid for the space occupied by the por- tion of the advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. will accept DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: MONDAY 5PM responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. B20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 25 EDUCATION 34 NOTICES 34 NOTICES 34 NOTICES 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PENNY WISE JOURNALISM LEARN TO MEDITATE: Four RAINCOAST WEST is for a good old fashioned SCHOLARSHIP for women. different methods taught on ATTENTION School District #64 sale.One of Saltspring’s most Hootenanny style The winner will receive a total four different nights. Call Lynne (Gulf Islands) attractive galleries needs an ONTRA ANCE of $2,500 to study journalism in at 537-5298. LAND OWNERS energetic new owner. $37,500 C D the eight-month journalism cer- Called by Carolyn Hatch “INSANITY IS the exception in •Contract Falling & A regular meeting of the includes inventory. Te l. 250- tificate course at Langara 537-2442. Music by Fiddleworks College in Vancouver. Visit individuals but it is the rule in Skidding Board of School Trustees, www.bccommunitynews.com groups”.Witness the antics of •Forest Management will be held ENTREPRENEURS - CON- Saturday April 10th for details. Deadline: your Salt Spring Island District •Competitive rates at Gulf Islands SIDER yourself a leader? Fire Board. Can you help •Prompt payment Secondary School Mahon Hall April 30, 2004 Enjoy setting the pace? Talk restore some sanity here by vot- •Local References Wednesday, April 14 to us.New opportunity in Doors Open at 6:30pm 29 LOST AND FOUND ing for new trustees on April 27. •Fully insured at 1:00 pm Canada. Work one or all Please vote for Ted Hinds and Public Welcome! 3 divisions. 1-800-817-4851 FOUND BOAT St. Mary Lake, Ken Lee.Draw date May 1st. TIGHTLINE or [email protected] $5/adults • $3/kids • to claim phone 537-9834. $15/family VEGETABLE BOX Program. LOGGING INVENTORS - PRODUCT Tickets at Acoustic Planet KEYS.ONE month ago a set Falcon Farm at 455 Musgrave IDEAS needed. Davison is of keys was turned in to the Jack 537-9327 & at the door Rd. Personalized selection of looking for new or improved Grace Point Square’s organically grown produce. Ryan 653-9739 ANNOUNCING! Presented by Government Liquor Store. product ideas or inventions to New clients please phone 653- prepare/present to corpora- Owner may claim by identify- 9070 for info before May 11. ing key ring. 537-5441. STOLEN FROM tions for licensing. Free infor- CLASSIFIED ADS WORK - Salt Spring Island mation package.1-800-544- TURQUOISE SLEEPING bag you’re reading them now! 3327. left at Por tlock Park on Place a 25-word classified in residence. A large CALL FOR Did you see Tuesday, March 30. Phone 101 B.C. & Yu kon newspapers quantity of collectibles 55 HELP WANTED 653-4908. for only $349. Call this news- & antiques, sterling NEW ENTRIES “The Passion”? MISSING CAT, large male paper for details, silver, oil paintings, LABELING & PACKAGING tabby, 537-4646 Info and registration work, Thursdays and Fridays or phone 1-866-669-9222. tapestries & carpets, www.communityclassifieds.ca packages available in April, increasing to include EASTER 32 MEETINGS automobilia, stained Wednesdays in May, with pos- glass lamp, Chinese now at sibility of full time in summer. THE SALT Spring Golf and jades, distinctive Apple Photo or $8.50/hr.Submit resumes to SIDEWALK CC.Women’s Annual Spring 19th Hole cycling clothing. If you GICAC Office - SeaChange Seafoods, 334 Business Meeting will be held Upper Ganges Road, SALE Who is this man Wednesday, April 7 at 7 pm at Restaurant have been asked to Mahon Hall Saltspring Island, V8K 1R7 or Jesus? the clubhouse. All women store (minimal space Wednesdays 10-3 [email protected] playing members are wel- New Hours: required) or buy, Come join us this come. CUSTOMER SERVICE posi- Fri Apr 9 please contact Salt 537-0899 Sunday for our SSPLASH GENERAL meeting • Mon. - Thurs. tion including some general Spring RCMP file Return by April 19 office duties. Some training or to Mon Apr 12 Easter Service. Wed April 14, 8pm Portlock 8am to 6pm Sponsored by GICAC Park Portable, everyone wel- 2003-2930. Quality experience in business neces- 10am come, info Darlene 537-8718 • Fri. - Sun. identification images sary. Part time in April, full time Great Prices Community available for many for the summer months. 8am to 8pm FIRE-TRUSTEE Submit resumes to Gospel Chapel items. Reward offered at the S.S. Golf SeaChange Seafoods at 334 Great Selection 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd for recovery. ELECTIONS Upper Ganges Road on & Country Club Tuesday April 27 Saltsprintg Island, V8K 1R7 or 537-2622 9am-7pm [email protected] Gulf Islands Community [email protected] Ganges Fire Hall COUNTER PERSON required Arts Council Nominated Candidates part-time, weekends. Apply with resume between 1 - 5 POST-SECONDARY KEN LEE p.m. daily. 327 Rainbow Road. BURSARYIN MUSIC, & TED HINDS AGM DAGWOODS DINER is look- VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS 2004 Salt Spring When elected, will press for: ing for one part-time server and two high school students Students who Island Public • MORE OPEN, AND for weekends.All training is are currently Library MORE ACCOUNTABLE, provided. attending a �� FIRE TRUSTEE ACTIONS. Association PA RT-TIME COOK, preferably r ecognised �� • A RE-EXAMINATION OF with some serving experience, post- �� THE SUITABILITYOF THE The Library’s Annual mostly weekdays.Must have secondary NEW PUMPER TRUCK TO basic FoodSafe certificate. institution in �� General Meeting will NEGOTIATE EXISTING Drop off resume at 19th Hole Canada and �� include: DRIVEWAYS. Restaurant. SSI Golf Club. intending to • REASONS FOR THE ARE YOU having trouble find- continue their �� long term planning RECENT TERMINATION ing a job? Are you under 30 studies in the      �� committee report OF TWO LONG SERVICE years of age? Yo u could be eli- coming year are invited to     VOLUNTEER FIRE gible for various employment apply for the above bursary, �� CAPTAINS. programs. Get more informa- � election of four This is a space, for Human Congress - the tion, call Mike at Peninsula worth $1000.00. Applicants �� • AN INVESTIGATION and their immediate families trustees (nominations Public Life of the Village. It is living heritage - Community Services, 1-888- public space for we, the people. Let us not pave INTO THE DRAMATIC 993-2299. should be normally resident �� from the floor will be �� over history - and let us not forget... RISE IN LONG TERM in those Gulf Islands within DEBT OVER THE PAST CALVIN’S BISTRO is looking accepted) Sixth Anniversary Meeting of the Islands for a full-time dishwasher, the administrative area of �� THREE YEARS SD 64. Agricultural & Fruit Growers Association apply in person. (Sat Oct. 26, 1901) TREE HOUSE Cafe in Fulford is Application deadline: Text of actual minutes pp 85 April 30, 2004.For 25 EDUCATION April 22, 2004 hiring a line cook. Apply with 50 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES resume at restaurant. Ask for Jill. application information BE AN INTERIOR DECORA- please call 537-5681, TOR with our unique home- 7 pm BOARDWALK GREENS. EIGHT BRANCHES Holistic email: study course. Call for your free GISS Unique opportunity to assume Health Centre - seeking [email protected] brochure. 1-800-267- or expand your existing busi- mature, responsible, natural or visit the website for an 1829.www.sheffieldschool.ca. Multi-Purpose Room ness with an established 12 health-minded individual for year home & garden retail part-time store front, online application. Sheffield School of Interior Saturdays, occasional week- www.gulfislands.com/ar Design, Ottawa ON business.Prime, high traffic location servicing repeat local days.Bring resume with refer- tscouncil/bursaries.htm TOURISM #1 INDUSTRY. 34 NOTICES and visiting clientele. Motivated ences to Eight Branches, at Portfolios, tapes, video, etc. Home study courses let you sale for the season opening. 124 Lower Ganges Road. will be required for jurying. prepare for new future while IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip- Serious inquiries.Please email tion label has the date high- EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST/ maintaining your current job. [email protected]. lunch cook required. Apply in Academic support and world lighted, now is the time to renew! TURN-KEY LOCAL craft busi- person: Seaside Restaurant, recognized certification. 795 Vesuvius Bay Rd. Financial assistance may be ATTENTION VENDORS. ness ready to go. Stock, sig- available. PPSEC Accredited Prime outdoor market space nage, displays, unique oppor- PA RT TIME bartenders 1-888-303-4678. www.pdit.ca available at The Fulford Inn. tunity. Serious enquiries only. required. Experience and Call Nancy 653-4844 or 653- 250-360-6968. Serve It Right would be a ben- EXCITING WELL-PAID efit. Call Roger 537-5822 or careers: Computer program- 9189. EXPRESSWAY PIZZA The President asked A.R. Bittancourt... TRUCK. A unique, new pizza drop off resume at Legion. ming/internet website design. SEWING MACHINE Repair. And the following came forward and paid their Home study diploma. Laptop Drop off at Salt Spring Dry concept! Designed for rural P. T. PROCESS SERVERS subscriptions: req’d on Salt Spring Island. computers provided. Free Cleaning at 116 Hereford Ave. communities. Fresh, hot pizza 537-2241. Local agent for baked inside as we deliver. Valid D.L., clean driving record Prenatal Yoga enrolment kit 1-800-477-9578 and criminal history check (24 hours) CMS Tr aining Sawyer Sewing Centre of Excellent home-based, family Teacher Training Victoria. business. Owner/operator fran- req’d. Suited, but not limited APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM chisees required for your com- to, retired, semi-retired or With Instructor: TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTION. Kashi Richardson, MANAGER. Tr ain to be an munity.Ph: 250-248-7688. Process Servers. Please fax apartment/condominium man- 1/2 price first 3 months. United www.expresswaypizza.com resume to (604) 464-6494. Yoga Teacher Training ager. Many jobs! Job place- Church, lower hall. Mondays 6 in Prenatal and ment assistance. All areas. pm Children & Adults. WTF Hatha Yoga. Government registered pro- courses. 537-0687. Movie Gallery with guest presenters gram. Information/brochure: SSPLASH FOR prizes. Enter Customer Service Associate 604-681-5456 / 1-800-665- April pools day draw.Get entry Alan Martin, Ph.D, 8339. www.RMTI.ca form at Thrifty Foods, GVM. You ought to be in movies... Anatomy and You ought to be working in our clean Movie Physiology of 25 EDUCATION Pregnancy, Gallery store in Ganges, dressed comfortably, Heather Martin, surrounded by friendly customers and the latest A Midwife’s Perspective videos. If you’re at least 18 years old and a We give struggling students dependable, out-going, customer-focused individ- something to believe in. Apr. 22-25, 2004 ual, check us out. We offer flexible scheduling, Commuter Rate $370 Themselves advancement opportunities, FREE VIDEO It can be tough for students to communicate The Salt Spring Centre RENTALS, competitive wages and a safe place to ideas on paper. Call us now to put your child on of Yoga work. You will need good math and communica- the path to better writing. This is a Community Hall! 355 Blackburn Rd. Speak out today to our trustees, the CRD, the GICAC tion skills and the ability to operate a computer Salt Spring Island, BC and our School Board. and cash register. www.saltspringcentre.com #213-80 Station St. Let’s not lose this local treasure! For more info Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M4 Please fax your resume to 250-537-1489 or drop 250-537-2326 Tel/Fax: (250) 746-0222 Anne Humphries 653-2006 it off at 378 Lower Ganges Rd. DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: [email protected] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B21

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY ❖ ❖ journeyman automotive parts SSI EMPLOYMENT Services Home Sweet Home person for busy Central SERVICES Alberta GM dealership. 110 CATERING Gulf A HANDY GUIDE TO SERVICES FOR HOME & GARDEN Preference given to current Are you unemployed and need GM experience. Wage nego- help with your job search? Are Islands tiable for right applicant, bene- you thinking about re-training?  Optical fit package available. Fax If you are receiving Employment 204 ARCHITECTS 222 CONTRACTORS 270 PAVING/DRIVEWAYS resume to 780-542-5899. Insurance Benefits (or have catering for Tuesday-Friday ART CRAFT is seeking one received these benefits within the your grand or 10:00-5:00 full-time employee for an early last 3 years) we have a variety of intimate affair 323 Lower Ganges Road May start. This is primarily a programs available to assist you. (Lancer Building) retail/gallery position. Counsellor comes to SSI once  RICHARD WEATHERALL Computer skills an asset. Send a week and services are free. (Optician) covering letter & resume “Quality Homes Please call Marta 537-2648 Office ASAP to: Art Craft 114 116 CLEANING 537-2214 Emergencies of Distinction” From patching pot holes Rainbow Rd. SSI, BC V8K at 1-888-993-2299 to paving parking lots. 2V5 Attn: April Curtis, CLEANING HOME or Manager. Business,1 time or ongoing. Neil Morie m a i b c • Asphalt & concrete sealing • 60 WORK WANTED Efficient, experienced, reliable, 142 MUSICAL SERVICES architect THE CED PROJECT is looking island references. Evelyne Free estimates • Small to big #4 Fulford Marina Bldg Building Island Homes for someone to fill a 5 month TERRY’S RENOVATION certi- 653-4832. PROFESSIONAL DRUM- ph. 653-4812 jobs • Serving the Gulf Islands full time position. Applicants MER/SINGER with 15 years for three generations. fied, insured carpenter. QUALIFIED HOUSE- fax 653-4813 Kent John 30 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY must have had an EI claim in Concrete & framing 537-9534. experience, new to island, creative design the last 3 yrs. Computer skills, CLEANER has openings. seeks musical opportunities to 537-5463 537-9857 Free estimate. Excellent references. Custom responsive to site ability to work collaboratively, play and/or teach. Call Andy craft and client Fax 537-5407 604-541-2935 sales experience & use of own 6 INCH CHIPPER, complete cleaning. 537-0687. 537-2905. car are required. Please drop with 500 cu. ft. dumping box on CLEANING ARTIST pleasant- 220 CONCRETE 225 DESIGNERS resumes at the Chamber of trailer for rent. 653-4758. natured, professional, non- 148 PETS/LIVESTOCK 282 ROOFING Commerce or call 537-4219 for RELIABLE WORKER at rea- smoking female with good more information. sonable rate, spring cleanup, island references now accept- BED & BISCUIT dog minding. AUTOBODY PA INTER ing new clientele 653-4084. Quality in-home boarding and LET’S GET wood splitting, yardwork, you daycare. Reasonable rates. REQUIRED in N.W.T. Looking supply tools, I supply labour. for skilled, reliable individual 117 COMMUNITY SERVICES References avail. Convenient STARTED! Island references. Stuart. 537- to ferry. Call Donna 653-4044. Bring your sketches & ideas willing to relocate. Excellent 8785. Standing Seam wages, benefits, pension. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - MAX HORN, a part-Araucana GULF and together we’ll design (or Larry, Klassic Autobody, WORLD FAMOUS on Salt 537-8978 Banty rooster, has lost the last upgrade) your dream home. Metal Roofing Hay River, NT, 867-874-2261. Spring! Call Peter Blackmore SALT SPRING Mood Disorder of his female friends and COAST Through the use of computer- FOR WATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS Fax 867-874-2875. for quality small and medium Association meets every 2 needs a new assignment. He’s MATERIALS aided drafting, we’ll quickly pro- SHAKE / SHINGLE renovations.Kitchens, bath- weeks on Tuesdays for family non-aggressive, stylish and duce the working drawings TORCH-ON MEMBRANES ISLAND CARETAKER - Serving the Gulf Islands responsibilities: security, main- rooms & decks my specialty. & patient support and educa- has a tolerable crow. Call Gail you’ll take to your contractor. SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS FOR 20 YRS tenance (small motors, car- 537-4382. tion. Please call Pam 537- at 537-5625. Salt Spring, Galiano, PLEASE CALL tel (250) 381-2157 pentry, plumbing), water-taxi, CALL JEREMIAH for spring 2186 for details. Mayne, Penders HELSET DESIGN cell (250) 361-5028 fax (250) 383-2193 propane delivery, backhoe, landscaping & yard work! Have ALANON/ALATEEN A pro- 156 RENTALS 537-1037 chainsaw. Independent, organ- • READY MIX LANCE VAESEN ROOFING LTD tools & truck. Need fencing? gram for family and friends of 1184 SUMMIT AVE,VICTORIA BC V8T 2P9 ized, good attitude.Box 113, alcoholics.For further informa- • WASHED GRAVEL and ask for Jim An irrigation system, pruning, PARTY TIME • REINFORCED STEEL www.lancevaesenroofing.com Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0; firewood? Free estimates, reation call 537-2941, 653-4288 [email protected]; sonable rates. 538-5571. or 537-4909. RENTALS • BAGGED CEMENT fax 604-294-8674 by April 23. • SEPTIC TANKS ADULT CHILDREN From TENTS to UTENSILS 291 UPHOLSTERY LICENSED FORD technicians JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL 236 FIREWOOD available for work. Additions, Anonymous.For healing from and 3rd or 4th year appren- any dysfunctional family back- •NO GST •LOWEST PRICES tices urgently needed. Earn up renovations, new homes, sun •BEST SERVICE decks, greenhouses, etc. ground. Saturday afternoons 537-2611 to $75,000. Top wages, full 537-4315 for information. Pick ups at Love My Kitchen HONEST OL’S Blue Velvet benefits, great team atmos- Reasonable rates.Quality and Rainbow Road phere, close to large urban integrity. Jim Anderson. 538- FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics Susan or Joy 537-4577 FIREWOOD Upholstering centre.Fax resume: 7700. meet in homes for mutual sup- 537-0909 cell 222 CONTRACTORS •GUARANTEED CORD A.J., Service Manager, port. Call 537-2543. Cut, Split & delivered 325 Rainbow Rd. RENOVATING??? CALL us, [email protected] •Cedar fence rails 780-542-5795.Sunshine Ford, we do it all, big or small. CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring - 537-4369 Drayton Valley, Alberta. Concrete, Carpentry, Painting. toll-free 1-877-435-7544. WALTER HUSER 653-4165 CLASS 3 VAC truck driver 537-2732. Unicorn. DRESSINGS FREE to cancer 279 PROPERTY required for Alberta company. patients by the Order of the MAINTENANCE Willing to train. Small town, IT’LL SOON be time for exte- Eastern Star. Contact Ida & SONS HomeSweet rior painting. We start in May, Construction Ltd. KONIG & DAUGHTER great for kids.Fax resume and McManus, 537-5423. FOUR SEASONS Property Home abstract to 780-333-4772. wise to book us now. All work Residential & Commercial Maintenance.8 years exp. on FIREWOOD The business directory for guaranteed. When tempera- Personalized service Serving Salt Spring 22 years OPENINGS FOR SUMMER tures are suitable. Unicorn. Alcoholics island. For all your property Organically Grown Firewood home and household services staff at David Thompson needs.References available from plans to completion 537-2732. FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED Resort in the Canadian Anonymous upon request. Call 537-4703. Every week in the Classifieds! Rockies, Nordegg, Alberta. GARDENER: EXPERIENCED, Services Meetings 537-5247 - 537-5092 (will compensate owner) Call 537-9933 Maintenance, housekeeping, with excellent references to do Salt Spring 537-7573 Salt Spring Island 537-9531 cooks, restaurant, store. all aspects of your garden Phone 1-403-721-2103 for care; Design, Restoration, Soil Galiano 539-2222 interview appointment. Enhancement, Pruning, Merchandise 322 COMPUTERS 330 FOOD PRODUCTS 350 MISC. FOR SALE TELEPHONE RECONNECT - Maintenance.For Reliable & Pender 629-3631 Don't be fooled by low up-front Quality work, phone Diana at 302 APPLIANCES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? EXPERT CLOCK repair and costs! Our competition offers a 537-5876. Women’s only - Thursday Set-ups, Installing Software, CALDWELL’S restoration - antiques my spe- nights 5:30 p.m. - 537-7573 WASHER & DRYER, good Tutoring, Internet.Your place or cialty.Free estimates, reason- low first-month cost; and then JOBMAN RENOVATIONS for OAKSPRING the rates go up. At Phone condition, $175. 537-1961. ours.Yes, we make house calls able rates.Free house calls for all your home improvement FA RM shut-ins and heavy clocks. Factory we give the best serv- FREE QUEEN size box days/evenings/ wkends. ice and price. $39.95/month. needs.Renovations, general $25/hr.Over 20 years exp. Mark’s Clockworks, 537-5061. repairs. Decks, painting: exter- spring, good condition. Yo u Since 1882 Toll free pick up. 537-1961. Phone Robert. 537-2888. Currently available: DCP DESIGNS: Fashion Art 1-877-336-2274; www.phone- nal & interior, garden furniture Arvana Consulting. for Rural and Urban Lovers. factory.ca. and yard work. 537-2262. • FREE RANGE Winter Inventory clearance at HOUSE CALLS Free esti- GRAIN-FED PORK SEWING REPAIRS & alter- APPLIANCES mates, A+ Certified Computer the Waterfront Gallery. CONTRACTS AVAILABLE • FRESH CUT LUMBER IMMEDIATELY in British ations and such from my Kitchenaid,Whirlpool, Technician on call 24/7! Te n CEDAR FENCING: hand split, Columbia and Yu kon for home. 538-1827. years experience. One day 537-5380 or 537-2152 grape stake/pickets & posts. builders that handle all aspects LAWNCUTTING, WEEDING, SALT SPRING ISLAND Frigidaire,Maytag & turn-around. Competitive rates Various lengths. 653-4101. of construction of residential pruning, new beds & more! FOUNDATION ...your more! Roger 537-2236. 333 FIREWOOD THERMAL WINDOWS; travel homes from start to finish. community foundation. trailers with additions, you weekly/bi-weekly service. LARGEST SELECTION ON Call (403) 261-1998 or Phone Kim at 537-4870 Help enhance the quality of life in FIREWOOD. Spring special remove. 537-1252. (306) 683-5046. your Island community.You can do SALT SPRING guaranteed cord. $165.00. EXPERT WATCH repairs by FREE COUNSELLING this by contributing to our/your ISLAND Please call 653-4640. community endowment fund. Apple Authorized VAR certified watchmaker. Located COURSE. Skills for personal DELLOWS Even $10 will help make a lasting between Crofton and Duncan. growth or career in coun- LANDSCAPING difference. All contributions are 537-2111 335 FURNITURE Serving the Cowichan Valley selling. We are looking for peo- AND HANDYMAN SERVICE pooled and preserved in the Macintosh over 25 years. Call L.D. Frank- ple with sincere desire to help is now scheduling endowment fund. The interest ANTIQUE DESKS, beautiful 5 Jeweller and Watchmaker 250- others. 1-800-665-7044 or appointments for work. earned on it is distributed 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES Hardware • G5 • G4 • iMac drawer with bakelite handles annually to a wide range of • PowerBook • eMac • iBook • 748-6058 (Duncan). Saturday www.healingskills.com. NEW PATIO door, high end $240, 2 drawer $160. pick-up & delivery on Salt • LAWNCUTTING worthy Island charitable Software • OS X • Cubase Queen/double headboard $55. EXPERIENCED PAVING, • GARDENING organizations. These vary from Euroline, turn & tilt Plantation Spring. paving supervisors, crushing year to year as community • Logic Audio • Final Cut Pro • Coffee table $65. Antique elec- • HOME MAINTENANCE door.8’x 75 1/2” opening, 50% tric fireplace $125. 537-1804. SPACE - AT your doorstep - personnel, asphalt plant oper- priorities change. You can help off.Qty 2, $800 ea. 653-4758. Training • OS X • OS 9 we will deliver a storage trailer • HOME REPAIRS also by having your purchases at ators and heavy FRENCH DOORS (2 sets), 5 • PhotoShop • PageMaker for your renovation or con- duty mechanics required. • CARPENTRY Thrifty’s and at GVM creditted to • FileMaker • Audio the SSI Foundation. Further ft., exterior metal, double, 342 GARDEN SUPPLIES struction project.Call Bob or Rakermen, screedmen, and • YARD CLEAN-UP information, including latest Upgrades Tanja.537-8595. glazed, inswing, $500 ea. obo. ALPACA MANURE for sale. paving & crushing operators. • PRUNING• PAINTING annual report, is freely available Patio doors (3), 6 ft. double NEW IOMEGA, CD burner, All company benefits available. upon request, without obligation. Serving Salt Spring since 2002 Available in bags or you haul. • POWER WASHING glazed, aluminum, sliding 537-8411. USB 2.0, External drive, Mac Relocation allowance may be Phone 537-2501 (Bob Rush) doors, $300 ea. Assorted win- OS or PC Windows 98 or available.Mail or fax resumes CALL JOHN 537-9417 dows.Nancy 537-9510. GEMSTONE GARDEN- higher, $125 obo.Bob 537- to: Peter's Bros. Construction WORKS at Manderlay. Rock 2194. Ltd. 716 Okanagan Ave. East. 118 COMPUTERS SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE sales and landscape consulta- OFFICE EQUIPMENT & Penticton, B.C. V2A 3K6. Nature Tech Tree for information: tion. We admit to a mental Fax: 250-493-4464 MACINTOSH MAINTENANCE ON ALL YOUR BUILDING Furniture for sale, desks, file Specialists - upgrades - trouble shooting 250-537-5931 defect. That’s right, at these cabinets, chairs etc 538-0003. KANANASKIS, ALBERTA up to OS 9.2.2 - vintage Mac’s REQUIREMENTS! www.tarrisinnovations.ca prices we have to be crazy! CAMPGROUND - • Dangerous What, beautiful handpicked MURPHY WALLBEDS, includ- on web and e-mail and sales. ing box spring, mattress and (1) Maintenance Assistant - all Tree Removal $20/hr. 537-4470. • Flooring granite at $150 a ton? Wow! maintenance duties; also jani- 329 FARM ITEMS Open twenty four hours (not in headboard. No cabinet. Twin, torial, customer service.Year- • View • Heating a row). I’m there on weekends, $500, King $1000. 5’ bathroom round; salary acc. to experi- Establishment 142 MUSICAL SERVICES JOHN DEERE 4200 tractor, sporadically during the week. cabinet, marble top, $750, • Eaves Nancy. 537-9510. ence. (2) Ladies' janitorial / • Pruning, Wind HARD-DRIVING ROCK 'n' roll, 4WD, front loader & back-hoe, 537-1204. customer service clerk - 9- • Plumbing fresh service. $21,500. 653- Firming&Topping tender ballads, sweet blues WATER LILY roots, some TOOLS FOR sale: Gas mower, mo/yr; $10.00/hour. Couples and upbeat reggae music for • Roofing 2003. white, some pink. $5 each. All $50. Chain saw, $75. Skill saw, considered. Rental accommo- • Tree Health Care your birthday party, wedding proceeds to the S.P. C.A. Call $50. 50 Rubbermaid tubs, $3. dation. Fax 403-591-7313 • Cabling & Bracing reception or any excuse you 330 FOOD PRODUCTS 537-1414. ea. Barbeque, $40. Nancy For all your building 537-9510. WORK FROM HOME on • Fruit Tree Pruning may have to get friends requirements, large or small! your computer.Training pro- together and dance. DNA is a BEEF FOR sale. Salt Spring 350 MISC. FOR SALE 5 INTERIOR DOORS, 3 with vided. Full or part time.No • Seniors Discount six-piece Salt Spring band with born & raised, grass & grain jams & locks $50 for all. 1 tub - experience required. Start ISA Certified lots of experience, good musi- fed (no additives) half or quar- STATIONARY BIKE for sale. shower unit, fiberglass, 32 x today. Visit our website now. Hort Tech cal variety and professional ter, cut & wrapped, ready for Brand name Health Stream. 60 x 73”, very good condition, www.MyHomePCJob.com. sound, lights and effects.For 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. your freezer. Also cattle for Price negotiable. Please 537-4978 $100. 1 home gym multi-unit, Code: A1 653-4970 bookings, call Dave: 538-0300. sale. 653-4352. phone Ivanna. 537-8899. $90 obo. 537-2837. DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 537-9933 OR FAX: 537-2613 B22 ▲ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT 340 GARAGE SALES 340 GARAGE SALES CARPET STEAM Cleaners BESTAR COMPUTER centre NO CREDIT CARD RECLINER CHAIR, burgundy, 2 BDRM., 2 BATH suite, LIONS GARAGE Sale: GARAGE SALE: Saturday, light & easy to use.Now at with hutch, Grey/black, $200. REQUIRED! Shop online up good condition, 653-4527. Jacuzzi, dishwasher, private Friday & Saturday's only 10- April 10, 8 a.m. to noon Saltspring Drycleaners. 116 Square, glass-topped coffee to 70% off! Gifts, housewares, FREE 42 ACCOUSTIC ceiling deck & fenced yard, no dogs. 12. Many household items. Hereford. Reserve today. table, $15. 653-4467 (Day), hardware, gold and diamond Suit quiet adults, $1000/mo. Note: We no longer offer (downstairs). 2255 North tiles 2’x 4’. 537-1065 End Road. Something for 537-2241. 653-4898. jewellery, electronics, inclusive, long term. 653-9916, pickups.We do not accept musical instruments, more! SALT SPRING Island Recycle 5-8 pm only. appliances. Drop offs everyone. VACUUMS! VACUUMS! MICROWAVE/ CONVECTION Depot is located at 349 accepted only on Friday & Repairs, bags & belts, used oven with temperature probe, Something for everyone! SATURDAY, 10 A.M. 101 www.shoponlinewithdebit.com Rainbow Rd. We are open 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE Sat morning. Please no Southbank, at Lepage. vacuum bargains. Satisfaction $50. 4 drawer, grey, legal, filing Tuesday through Saturday, 10 garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. guaranteed! Salt Spring Linen cabinet, $50. 653-4467 (Day), STEEL BUILDING SALE! am to 5 pm. This service is Friendly priced treasures for & Drycleaners, 116 Hereford "Rock bottom prices!" Priced to AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: MOVING SALE: contempo- 653-4898. operated by Salt Spring Island 1468sf air-conditioned, rary Danish leather sofa, house, garden, boating, ten- Avenue, Ganges. 537-2241. sell. Beat next price increase. nis photography plus col- 6 YEAR OLD McLary washing Community Services. Please heated, finished space at cheap desk, book shelves & STORAGE TANKS: water, sep- Go direct/save. 25x30. 30x40. call The Recycle Depot at 537- lectibles (antique spinning machine, $175. Leather, field Merchant Mews, for lease. cabinets, sofa bed, sailing tic, sewage-holding (polyethyl- 35x50. 50x120. Others. 1200, or Community Services Ideal for any production/shop items, skis & ski boots, wheel), practicals, new port- riding boots, ladies size 9, $90 Pioneer 1-800-668-5422 ene). Ecological Systems: obo. 653-9222. at 537-9971 for information on work.Richard 537-9125. sleeping bags, books, single a-potty. sewage-treatment plants, FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS materials accepted for recy- bed, plants, chain saw, CAPTAINS BUNK bed, solid STREET-FRONT, stand-alone Eames chair, & much more. GARAGE SALE in Vesuvius. effluent filters.Visa, durable, dependable, pre-engi- cling. 989 s.f. shop lease available Mastercard, American wood, good storage drawers, neered, all-steel structures. Phone 537-5592. Items from 3 households! matching dresser, $225. immediately. Merchant Mews Furniture, tools, clothing, Express accepted. GIS Sales Custom-made to suit your 390 WEBSITES across from Home Design APPLE HILL Farm, 201 & Rentals 653-4013. Antique pine desk, $200. needs and requirements. Wright Road. Lots of great kitchen & garden stuff, Cd’s Chest freezer (418 L), $150. Centre. Highly visible, wonder- SALT SPRING Vacuum - Factory-direct affordable SALT SPRING Music is on the ful location. Richard 537-9125. buys. Not before 8:00 a.m. & more. 132 Bayview Rd, Propane catalytic heater, $25. prices.Call 1-800-668-8653 Internet at www.saltspringmu- Saturday, April 10. Sat Apr 10, starts @ 10am Large selection of bags and 537-8346. belts. On-island service work. ext. 536 for free brochure. sic.com. Hear song samples 520 HOUSES FOR RENT New and used vacuums for SINGLE BED & mattress, as before you buy. Pay by cheque sale. Also, sales & installation new! $125 firm. Ta ble saw, SALT SPRING or credit card. More than 40 CONTRACTOR’S SPECIAL - of built-in vacuums 537-0066. $100. 5 in 1 Super Shop - CDs available. 3 bdrm. house, washer/dryer, table saw, lathe, drill press, MINI STORAGE oceanview, close to Ganges, NEW TROY-BILT 3.75 hp rear etc. $250. 537-5484. 347 Upper Ganges Road 100 Reid Road, market rent tine tiller, $700 537-5847. SIDE X SIDE fridge, electric "When convenience $1100, reduced down to $700   KAYAK, TOP of the line, Pacific range, washer, dryer, laundry and security matter" Real Estate in exchange for fix-up work.   Watersports 15 ft. kayak. Suit tub with taps, dehumidifier, 818-642-5526. smaller person, $1500. 1978 537-5888 Pacific fireplace insert, garden 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BURGOYNE BAY, duplex, 2 Honda Tr ail 90, $1000. 537- cart. 538-1936. bdrm., $800/mo., potential 9477. TWIN SIZE captains bed with LAKEVIEW, CUSTOM built business arrangement for EASTER SALE at Raincoast FRASER’S family home on 1.29 acres.5 remaining suite as B&B. Prefer mattress, $250. White fridge, THIMBLE FARMS couple, N/S, N/P, refs.bbcot- West. 25% off everything April excellent condition, $175. 653- min walk to St. Mary lake.4 7 - 12. Save on art, antiques bdrm, 3 bth, slate entry and [email protected] or 537- Saturday, April 17 4279. 175 ARBUTUS 7771. and collectibles.Next to 537-5788 fireplace, fir floors, 2 car Embe’s. Tel.250-537-4403. WEDDING DRESS, size 11, garage, deer fenced. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home 9am - 2pm white “dotted Swiss”, long $495,000. 537-9635. with additions. Oceanfront, WELCOME TO SPRING - sleeves, scoop neck, detach- OPEN Farmer’s Institute would like you to know 7 DAYS A WEEK EIGHT CONTEMPORARY $800/ mth. & util. Mid island, able train, vintage 1972, $300. great location, 537-1252. 360 Rainbow Road Masters Greens relocated to 653-4305. FROM 9AM - 4:30PM homes. 1200 - 1500 sq. ft., 161 Norton Rd. Same quality $28,000 - $48,000. Large 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH- Wheatgrass. 538-9080. PA IR OF 200 Watt Pioneer character bungalow/cottage. ROOMS, North end, views of LOTS OF TREASURES! PERFORMAX DRUM sander, tower speakers, 1990, excel- OPEN 250-656-1387, www.nickel- Mt. Baker.N/S, cats only. Long 22” conveyor belt, $950. 2 H.P. , lent condition. Also Matching bros.com term. Available late April, 220 S.P. Progress, Brush entertainment center cabinet. $950/month. 537-9531. $125 for set, obo. 653-4474. WATERFRONT PALACE. backed and pneumatic drum ALL Eagles, sunsets, privacy. 4 BDRM SEMI-WATER- sander, $950. Tw o sanding SSPLASH FOR prizes.Enter Lasqueti Island, $1,500,000, FRONT house on sunny north heads $150 ea. Both April pools day draw.Get entry Jim 250-333-8669. beach, N/S, N/P, kids OK. machines in excellent condi- form at Thrifty Foods, GVM. EASTER $1200/mth. Avail. immediately. tion. 653-9589. Draw date May 1st. 1.25 ACRES WATERFRONT. Long-term. Call Susan 537- Views and privacy, excellent 0909. Refs req. ORGANIC CHICKEN. No hor- 3-SECTION SLIDING tub investment property. Lasqueti mones, antibiotics or vaccines. doors. Etched glass WEEKEND Island, $150,000 firm. Jim CHEMAINUS, 3 BEDROOM, Admission by donation Table rentals & info Certified organic feed. Limited Hummingbird design and cen- 250-333-8669. 4th floor, rear corner unit in spring supply, pre-order only. tre mirror. Excellent condition. WE GIVE adult oriented complex. All proceeds to our building fund Tony or Marg 537-4535 PERSONALIZED AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Fireplace, 5 appliances, bal- $3.80/lb. Bulk discounts. 537- $60. 537-1065 SERVICE 0716. $59,000. Opportunity knocks, cony, ocean view from master 9’ DAVIDSON DINGHY, fibre- 3+ bdrm. single wide with addi- bedroom. $700/ mo. glass, needs work $250. tions and updating - large bright References required. Call Barb Husqvarna 61 chainsaw, $350. kitchen & living room. Very good at 250-361-6194. Clearing saw w/blades & whip- condition. Landscaped with gar- SATURNA ISLAND, 2 bdrm. Canadiana Crossword per $200. 537-8346. dens, patio & privacy.Quick 351 MISC. WANTED house with large sunny deck, Traitor or Patriot? RCA DIRECT SATELLITE possession possible.To view new carpet, F/S, W/D. N/P, unit, $500. Programing avail- call Mike at Creekhouse Realty, N/S. Long term, Avail June 1. VIDEO GAMES wanted to buy. 537-5553. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 able, serious enquiries only. Nintendo to Atari to anything. $650/mo.250-539-2975. 537-4136. 537-8957. 2200 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM, 2 2 BDRM HOUSE near GVM, PAT IO SET.2 chairs, 2 bathroom custom built home, NS, NP, $900 + util, phone 12 13 14 WANTED: LARGE, white, separate studio; at Beaver Pt, loungers, upholstered. Blue/ fairly new fridge in really good Brad @537-2262 white/ green. Excellent condi- 1.25 acres, $425,000 653- 15 16 17 condition. Also, claw foot, 50” 9771. SMALL, RUSTIC south end tion, $95. 537-8802. bathtub. Call Joanne. 537- cabin, long term, wood heat, HOUSE FOR sale by owner, 18 19 20 10 - 20% SALE ON all Hostas, 4510. non smoker, cat negotiable. $229,000. 0.22 acre, 2 bed- Daylillies, Ceanothus, WE PAY TOP PRICES for cat- Single person only.Available room + 1/2 basement. May 1. References required, 21 22 Grasses, Lavenders, tle hides. Halford Hide Charming country cottage, Rosemary and Heather. The 1-800-353-7864, ask for Jeff $450/ month incl. hydro. 653- wood floors, new appliances, 9475. 23 24 25 Plant Farm. 177 Vesuvius Bay or Steve.For our truck sched- wood stove, fully fenced, Road. 10 - 5 daily. ule phone 306-537-8903, ask established gardens, storage 26 27 28 29 30 GIANT GROUND Covers. for Bryan. shed, walking distance to Bamboo make excellent, low Ganges. Tel.537-0837. �� maintenance ground cover. 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 31 32 ALDERGROVE LOVELY 4 BR �� The Plant Farm sells over 100 HEINTZMAN UPRIGHT 2 bath family home with suite varieties. 177 Vesuvius Bay �� 33 34 35 36 37 Grand Piano, $1600. 653- potential. Ready to move �� Rd. 10 - 5 daily. 9536. in. Quick possession possible. Picture on web at �� 38 39 CHEAP GARDEN Design. UPRIGHT ARMAND piano. Come to The Plant Farm and www.rentown.go.cc $239,000. �� Very nice tone. Appraised over 604-789-9915. �� 40 41 42 43 ask about our $75 Design $3000. $950 with bench. 537- Special that includes 10% off 1064. �� 44 45 46 plants. 177 Vesuvius Bay 450 MOBILE HOMES �� Road. 10 - 5 Daily. 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK 1973 MOBILE HOME, 12 x �� 47 48 49 ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER, 60, fairly new. appliances, lou- �� spreader, weed wacker, gar- RIPLEES RANCH Super vered blinds, skylight, two bed- den things, small t.v., toaster Premium pet foods, grooming �� room. $6500 obo. Needs to be �� oven, Swiffer Wetjet, golf clubs products. Satisfaction guaran- moved. 537-9593. & misc. items. 537-9348. teed. Home delivery. Gulf �� ACROSS 38 African antelope 10 Clam genus Islands Pet Supplies, 1 Japanese sash 39 Site of Riel's trial 11 Slightest SAWMILLS $3,495.00- Authorized Distributor. Call 460 WANTED TO BUY �� 4 Fully engaged, 40 King of the huns 19 Letters denoting LumberMate-2000 & Janine at 653-2095. �� LumberLite-24. Norwood WANTED: LAND/property up �� slangily 41 Fawn Corp. structure Industries also manufactures DOG OBEDIENCE - classes to $250,000. Open to all possi- 8 Metis leader 42 Mao or Stalin fol- 20 Expos rivals utility ATV attachments, starting April 13. Fun, motiva- bilities. 604-734-7720, �� 12 Lake, to Luc lower 21 Big and fast jet log skidders, portable board tional, 8 week course.3 [email protected]. �� edgers and forestry equip- months & up.Have more fun VESUVIUS/ GANGES area, 3 13 Peer 44 Very, in Vercheres 22 Dumont's oppo- with your dog. Ann McPhee, 14 Sea raptor 45 Twosomes nent ment. www.norwoodindus- bedrooms, suitable for young Island Explorer tries.com - free information: 1- 537-9505. children, aprox. $300,000. Ken 15 Fed 46 Pigeon parlance 25 Colour 537-2174. Property Management Ltd. 800-566-6899 Ext. 400 OT 376 SPORTING GOODS 16 Enraged 47 Mark on a gridiron 27 Support financially SPECIAL OFFER - Buy 3 get & Real Estate Services 17 Madagascar parrot 48 Shelter 28 Valance one FREE. Coral Calcium POOL TABLE, gorgeous solid 490 WEBSITES 537-4722 ~ 1-800-800-9492 18 Pumpkin shaped 49 Fruit salt 29 The charge Riel "Extra." Dare to compare. maple, carved legs, leather REAL ESTATE listings for the 20 Riel's people faced We have 560 mg of pockets, mother of pearl Gulf Islands are viewable any- 21 Nationality of most DOWN 30____ River calcium from coral calcium; inlays, new $4800, asking where in the world with www.curecanada.com; $2800. 250-881-0845. Red River settlers 1 Palm leaf paper Settlement+ Internet access. www.gulfis- 1-866-319-0708 lands.net 22 Slightest 2 Saskatchewan site 31 Exhort (arch.) CONGRATULATIONS, 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES • 2 bdrm plus den, South End 23 Fish of the decisive bat- 32 Island prov. YOU'RE APPROVED - Get a THIS COLUMN is designed for 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT Waterfront with separate 24 Ashen tle 33 Riel's sentence genuine MDG Horizon com- free recyclable items only (no studio. $2000/mo long-term puter system with a 17" SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 1 26 Asian holiday 3 Recreational vehicle 34 Extreme animals). There is no charge to • 4 bdrm, 4 bath on acreage 27 Vendettas 4 Of the hip bones 35 Men Samsung monitor for only place items in this column. Ads bath, 5 appliances, lower half. $899 or just 81 cents per day. Large yard; centrally located. Walker’s Hook, avail June 28 Centre, abbr. 5 Red River to 37 Expel can be submitted in person at No money down, don't delay, the Driftwood office (328 No dogs. $975/ mo.Avail. now. Long-term $1900/mo 31 Pondered Batoche dir. 39 Lothario call today! 1-800-236-2504 Lower Ganges Road) by nor- 537-1252. • 1 bdrm small coattge no w/d, 32 Vent 6 Oak or Elm 41 Banned insecticide DON'T PAY A CENT for 60 mal deadline (Monday 5 pm.) BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM Long-term. $750/mo 33 Riel's military com- 7 Strange 43 Cow sound days! IBM Pentium 4 for only or by phone 537-9933, fax apartment close to town with (inc hydro&water) 537-2613 or email. mander 8 Worship $1 a day! Fast delivery! Almost mountain views.W/D, stove, Island Explorer is a fully licenced, TRAILER for free, in good garden. Available 1st July. 36 Ogled 9 Outraged everyone's approved! Call bonded management company Answers on page B23 toll-free 1-866-259-1171 condition, but has one flat tire. Long term, refs., N/S. 537- www.BrandsNOW.com 538-1644. 5912. under the laws of the B.C. Govt. DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: [email protected] GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004 ▲ B23

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Great selection of rings, Smith, 537-0756, will accept EXECUTIVE DESK $400, 4 suits couple, private and quiet, We are qualified to 5 mins to ferry, $850, 653- SOUTH END spring cleaning, king cab & many more extras. earrings and pendants. 161 your donation. Thanks! glass & brass coffee tables 4051 or 604-255-5230 do your job fully hard working, environmentally Asking $4000 537-6190. Fulford-Ganges Road. Tues.- TASTE THE Island’s local $300, Val Dor china & some guaranteed Sat. 10 - 5. 538-5560. cystal, Artwork 538-1850. 2 bdrm. + den home on sunny friendly products, 3 hr mini- 1980 GMC 4 X 4, short box. organic bounty! Easter Brunch @ Barb’s Buns, Apr 11, 10 - 2, acre, fenced back yard, laun- mum, references. 653-4503. Blown engine, canopy, boat BOOKS BOUGHT Tuesday & FOOD BANK needs you to Irwin Collision rack, lock boxes, ex.leaf Wednesday mornings, Reservations recommended! volunteer one Tuesday a dry rm., sm. attached shop, 1985 VOLVO DL, 4 door, sun- month. Please call 537-9971 Repairs Ltd. roof, 5 spd., 6 disk Clarion, springs and diff. $1000 obo. Sabine’s Bookshop, Grace 537-4491. close to Ganges, avail. July 1, 537-8839. Point. Needed urgently: ask for Sharon. N/S, ref., $900/mo plus util. interior/exterior exc. cond., 1986 FORD P/U, 4 sp., 300 6 115 DESMOND CRESCENT Saltspring books. Home visits ANTIQUES OR Family 537-1759. family owned, runs great, well 1980 FORD F-150, red, short cyl., solid work truck, canopy & 537-2513 maintained, $3250 obo. 537- box, some rust on box, new by appointment. 538-0025. rack, must sell, moving. First Heirlooms - Do you have some 2762. brakes & starter, dependability SHAKES N SHINGLES. #1's, $600 takes it. Double box you would like to know more 530 SHARED spring, very clean, free of about? For the 5th year, 1990 VOLVO 740 GLE wagon, with character. Asking $950. #2's, & #3's. 18" & 24". ACCOMMODATION 538-1952. Tapers, resawns, barns & smells, stains & mold. First CFUW has brought antiques automatic, 167,000 km.Asking $50 takes it. 538-5526 eves. expert Al Bowen here. Antique 820 BOATS & MARINE,SERVICE $6500. Call 537-9762. FORD F150 P. U. Dual tanks Sidewall Perfections. $85 to appraisals will take place from ROOMMATE WANTED. and batteries, trailer hitch, $225 a square, tax included. MOVING: MUST sell fabulous 9-4 on Saturday, April 17 at 1989 MAZDA MPV, all wheel CSA APPROVED.Warranteed. Looking for mature, clean indi- ISLAND MARINE good rubber, brakes 85%, hide-a-bed, good dinette, the Community Gospel drive van, body average, inte- Phone 653-4458. queen bed with headboard, vidual to share home. Cozy, CONSTRUCTION rior clean, runs well but needs complete recond. carb. Chapel. Tickets $10 per item lattice, rattan chair, computer or $5 to observe. Afternoon furnished cabin on Blackburn Ross Walker 537-9710 a muffler & a side mirror. Excellent work truck $2300. BEAUTIFUL FLOORS! made Rd., $400 incl.util. 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Rebuilt engine, the 47 proficient players of the 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES roof, manual. $5200. 537- many new parts. Runs great! Salt Spring Concert Band, 1984 VOLVO WAGON $2500, COVER YOUR Fence!! net. Gorgeous home/ property, Clematis, Dutchmans Pipe, 5 min. drive Ganges & ferry, 8561. $2500 obo. 653-4428. including 17 exceptional stu- 270,000 km, engine & trans- 17 FOOT, FIBER GLASS boat dent players. April 30 and May mission strong, brakes & muf- Akebia, Honeysuckle, Fruit trees, greenhouse, etc. with good trailer, 70 H.P.main, SECOND CHANCE 1986 BRONCO II, 4 X 4, runs 1 only! fler new, interior in great Japanese Honeysuckle, Avail. immediaterly.N/S, N/P. FINANCE. We say yes to poor well, some rust, $1200 obo. Climbing Hydrangea, Kiwi, 8 H.P. trolling motors, runs GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% shape, little rust 250-245- 537-4433. well, rod holders, down rig- credit and bankrupts.Select Also, electric 3-wheeler, needs 8495. Lace Vine, Manderlay Nursery, from over 450 cars - trucks, minor repair. $500. 653-4609. refund on the cost of your eye 2256 Fulford Ganges Rd. gers. Nice clean boat.$3250 test when you purchase a full SIDEWALK SALE Easter spe- obo. 537-8336. 4x4s - vans.Call Marty 604- AUTO LOANS NOW! ALLOWED SOUND Studio’s 540 WANTED/RENTALS 552-4554. set of frames and lenses. cials all outside, Friday April 9 B0AT FOR sale: 76 fiberform Guaranteed - Lancer Bldg. 537-2648. to Monday April 12, Old Salty, “we had a cancellation” sale. QUIET SCHOLAR seeks trucks/vans/cars/SUVs. Time available in April and sedancruiser 24' w/command HI-SPEED ADSL now avail- 537-5551. smoke & scent free room bridge Hold Fast 233 HP 835 MOTORCYCLE, SALES Diesel/gas.Turned down? May. High quality recording at Rates too high? Tr ade? We able in Maliview-Fernwood, LOST MID March mens over- lowest prices. Ramesh 537- within 1 mi. of the Barn at 190 Mercruiser outboard/inboard, stuffed black wallet, many dif- Reynolds Rd., SSI. Sunday, have the money for also Ganges and Fulford, 2294, [email protected] includes dinghy, depth 2000 YAMAHA starting at $29.95 per mo. Call ferent handicapped ID cards. If May 16 - Monday, May 31. sounder, radio, head, sink and you guaranteed 0-7%. AIR COMPRESSOR, portable, Complimentary delivery. Apply for availability. Local, depend- found please call Tim Hunt at Thomas U.S. made, 2 VCFM 604-263-9123. stove, 8 HP Nissan kicker, bot- able dial-up from $8.95. 538-9033. tom painted and fully serviced today. 400 vehicles online @ @ 100 psi, NSV, 10.5 amp, 2 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE www.credit-king.com. Zero Hosting from $14.95. Spring EASTER SALE 25% off all hp, dual tank, $150 (new $450 (40’s), no kids, N/S, looking for June 2003,$11,250. Ph. 537- Web Design Specials. Call 8824. down financing available. batting at Stitches Quilt Shop. + tax). Mitre saw, General 12” furnished, sunny house with Call 1-800-650-4829 (24/7) Barb at 538-0052 or visit Open Good Friday & Easter sliding compound, 120V, 15 views, preferably near the USED CONCRETE docks, www.saltspringinternet.com. Monday 10:00 - 3:00, Saturday Amp, $600. (new $950 + tax), water. Up to $1200/ mo. floats and walkways. Suitable EASTER SALE at Raincoast 10:00 - 5:00 537-8985. condition like new. Bostitch fin- for private docks or marinas. 856 BUSES, VANS ishing nailer, N50 FN, 16- Excellent references. Call 200 CC TW ENDURO West. 25% off everything April CORE HUNTER training pro- Lucinda 538-0075. Cell 538- Look for “Surplus Equipment” 1991 FORD AEROSTAR XLT, 7 - 12. Save on art, antiques gauge, $175 (new $350 + tax). at www.fibermax.ca. 250-655- 1300kms.Helmet gram. First class April 8, Info: 537-0716. 8327. extended, 7 seat, family van. and collectibles. Next to 537-1243. 0220. and riding gloves Rebuilt engine, 137,000 km., Embe’s. Tel.250-537-4403. BEAVER POINT Hall Sale, included. fully loaded, excellent condi- FOUND LIDDED coffee mug, Sun. Apr. 18, 10 a.m. Donate House or Cabin 14’ ALUMINUM BOAT, alu- WELCOME TO SPRING - left last week at Stitches Quilt minum trailer, 20 h.p. Merc., tion, light blue & grey, $3995. items for B.P. Hall table or have with garage or storage Ready to go! $3000. would like you to know Shop 537-8985. your own space. Call Michelle. electric start, sounder, well Call 537-5248. 537-9953. Masters Greens relocated to wanted to rent. maintained, $2000. 538-1994. IKEA DESK & work station, 653-9787. LESS THAN wholesale! 2000 161 Norton Rd. Same quality Ikea dining room table, & pine No more repair BOAT ENGINE, 1970 MD2 Dodge Caravan 47,000 km., Wheatgrass. 538-9080. FRESH, HAND split cedar 845 RVS, SALES harvest dining room table. 653- fence rails, 10 ft. long. Next worries. Volvo. Was in reasonable run- full warranty for 19 months, SWEET CORNMEAL crepes 9312. ning condition when replaced, well equipped, $12,500. 537- year’s firewood, Fir, Alder mix. Builder/designer with 1983 VW WESTFALIA, fully ... French scrambled eggs... 1999 GMC SIERRA SLE, 5.3L Call 653-4539. excellent references. or excellent for parts, $625. 4328. No G.S.T. this season’s first local, 537-2227. camperized, new tires, great Vortec engine, extended cab, BACHELOR SUITE, lower service, great shape. $7500. organic asparagus... Easter 3rd door, 4x4, box liner & tool floor of family home. St. Mary Phone Peter 28’6” 1949 ATKIN, FLUSH 900 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Brunch @ Barb’s, Apr. 11, 10 - 537-9858 743-4626 (Cobble Hill). box, A-1 shape inside & out. Lake area. Full kitchen & bath- Deck Cruiser, beautiful & 2. $19,500. 537-5790. room with shower, (no tub). Cell 537-3202 unique.A real head turner, a 1978 WINNEBAGO MOTOR GOTTA GO? Selling your car, home, 20 ft., sleeps 6, 2 own- truck, boat, RV, trailer or SALT SPRING Island Suits single, N/S person with classic. Registered B.C. WILL PAY $1200 for four week references. $500 inc. cable, ers - good condition, boat & motorcycle? Advertise it in the Community Services Food house rental, April 11 to May 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Maritime Museum Vintage Bank would like to give a heat, hydro. Call 537-4536. Vessel. Red cedar on oak, full motor included, $5000. 537- Driftwood for 8 weeks at only 9, Medical student working on $29.95. (private party ads, 20 heart-felt Thank You to Cheryl DRIED FLOWER studio, gift AVAILABLE EASTER! Ski Mt. standup canvas, 6’ headroom 2670. SSI with husband and baby, words, 1 vehicle per special, and all the ladies at Curves for responsible, references. 250- shop, huge selection of rose Washington/Miracle Beach: throughout. 235 Chev. six. 1979 VANGUARD 9.5' their phenomenal recent sup- bushes; wedding flowers & Quiet, smooth, dependable. CAMPER c/w toilet, gas stove, must be prepaid.) Call 537- 247-7830, 250-616-7144 charming, furnished 2 bdrm 9933 for details. port and their continuing site. Easter Egg hunt Sunday house on lake, daily, wkly, Lowrance sounder, Garmin fridge, heater, queen size bed, BERRIES!!! BLUEBERRIES, @ 12:00 Everlasting Summer. PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to efforts on behalf of the food mthly or long-term. 1-877-537- GPS, Navico autopilot, VHF, use as guest house / travel. bank in the future. Tayberries, Strawberries, 653-9418. 5912. nice galley, head, etc. A well $1000, obo, 1982 8' travel Classify ads are accepted until Gooseberries, Aronia Berries, camper stove, hyjacks, good 12:00pm Tuesday at the rate of INFRARED SAUNA at Eight FIBREGLASS DINGHY, $100. equipped, charming craft. Honeyberries, Blackcurrant, Centre board & tiller, $10. TIMESHARE RESALES - Rii® $28,000 Cdn. For more infor- play house for kids $200 obo. $11.00 for 20 words or less Branches - back by popular Redcurrant, we hope we have Stroman - Since 1979. and 36 cents for each addi- demand! $5 off sessions every Projector screen, $10. Kitchen mation call 250-537-7350. 538-5577. them all. Manderlay Nursery, step stool (plastic) $10. Call B uy-sell-rent-exchange. tional word. The Driftwood Thursday until the end of May. 653-4106. OVER 200 NEW & used Call 538-1701. 537-6227. Worldwide selection. Call now! 822 CAMPERS & TRAILERS motorhomes, diesel pushers, cannot be responsible for ARTCRAFT CALL for new 1-800-201-0864. errors or omissions as these PA INTING WORKSHOP with 5th wheels, trailers, vans, TUNED AIR presents The entries.Info and registration Stefanie Denz, April 24 and 9 FOOT SCAMPER camper. campers.Total RV Centre. ads may not be proof read Beautiful Music To ur. The packages now available at PHOENIX ARIZONA - 1 & 2 because of time constraint. 25, Saturday 10-3, Sunday 11- bedroom condo villas, minutes Older but in great condition. Special RV financing. Since Tuned Air choir is directed by Apple Photo or GICAC Office Everything works. 537-1069. 4 at Pointe Gallery Fulford, all to Scottsdale, golf. Drive to 1984. Voyager RV - Hwy 97, LAVENDER PLANTS for sale. Bruce Ruddell and features at Mahon Hall, open levels $120, model included. Las Vegas & Grand Canyon. Winfield, BC. 1-800-668-1447. 50 varieties.Deer & drought Monik Nordine on saxophones Wednesdays 10 - 3. Call 537- Phone 653-2018. From $70,000US. Financing www.voyagerRV. ca resistant. Come to the and Chris Kodaly on Piano. 0899. Return date April 19. �� Lavender Farm behind Performances are April 22 at Artcraft sponsored by GICAC. The Horoscope is not available. For package call �� B. Hogger H.L. Vision Realty, Manderlay Gardens or 653- the Beaver Point Hall and April CELEBRATE SPRING with �� 9252. 23 and 24 at the Ganges available this week. Visit 1-800-420-4105. If you can tow it, Barb’s Buns Easter Brunch. www.sunstarastrology.com �� BALANCING KI SHIATSU United Church. Tickets are Apr 11, 10-2. Reserve now $12. at Acoustic Planet, Stuff 622 HOUSE EXCHANGE �� we can service it *Spring Special, buy one ses- 537-4491. HOLIDAY DEADLINES �� sion, receive second 50% off & Nonsense and at the door. • Hitches Come and join us for a spring MONIK NORDINE performs FAIRFIELD - LOVELY 2 bdrm., �� • Horse Trailers (in studio only). Acupressure, with Tuned Air on the DISPLAY 2 bath, 2 min. from ocean, 10 energy work, reiki. evening or fabulous music. �� • Boat Trailers • RV’s Limited seating. Beautiful Music Tour. April 22 - Thursday, 5 pm min. from downtown, will swap Comfortable “clothes on” body- �� April 24. Details in coming CLASSIFIED for similar house either May, PARTS& SERVICE work, both therapeutic and GORGEOUS ANTIQUES! events. Don’t miss it! �� relaxing. Based on ancient complete office, 1920’s golden Monday, 5 pm June or July.250-386-3346. �� 1-800-665-9942 MAYTAG WASHER and dryer www.trianglerv.com Japanese technique. Phone oak roll-top desk, 3 tier glass- TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 690 WEBSITES �� 653-0075. front bookcase, 2 drawer file recond. $250, Inglis washer Tuesday, noon �� cabinet, swivel desk chair, and dryer set, extra large DOCK NEEDED. Exterior capacity, pristine cond. $300, PHONE: 537-9933 ACCOMMODAT ION INFOR- �� painting & cleaning business $3800, 537-5116. 537-9389. FAX: 537-2613 MATION for the Gulf Islands is owners need dock from June- R.V. HOOK-UP for single, a mouse-click away. www.gul- Sept.for 26’ boat. Cash or FOUND PURSE at Centennial 825 CARS, SALES in Sidney • Close to the Ferry quiet, person. Shared garden Gulf Islands fislands.net work negotiable. 537-6825. an option. 537-8969. Park. Owner may claim at the Driftwood Office. Driftwood 1987 FORD TEMPO.Excellent 2 DRAWER LEGAL size filing FREE LONG Distance. condition. 140,000 kms. Clean 850 TIRES cabinets, mini fridge, IKEA Member to member, satisfac- Answers to Crossword Page B22 interior. V6, standard. Great www.discounttires-autore- Effectiv round table, IKEA tion guaranteed, anytime, any- island car.Moving must sell Transportation pairs.com. Guaranteed tires Jules birch chairs, 653-9312. where in Canada. No monthly O B I I N T O R I E L $1100.00. 537-9222. from $10. 2920 Jacklin PACIFIC ACADEMY of Thai plan fee, no gimmicks.Offering 805 AUTOMOTIVE, REPAIRS 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT (Langford). 1-888-383-1050. Massage, Level 1. April 17 - straightforward reliable service L A C L O R D E R N E station wagon, good working 19. Full certification. Thai Foot since 1997. 24/7 live customer A T E I R E D V A S A condition, $750. 653-0050. 855 TRUCKS/4X4S Massage, Apr.24 & 25. service. $10 referral credits. 2001 SILVER CHRYSLER Registration & info.537-1219. Your Island Customer Service O B L A T E M E T I S AIR MILES [email protected] Experts.Tony 653-2301, Tye are here! Sebring for sale.Only 55K, still 1995 WHITE DODGE pick-up, S C O T C H M E R E S T under mfg. warranty. Mint con- 4 x 4, 10 cyl., New transmis- GARBAGE GURU. Clean-up 538-9082. dition. Asking $13,500 obo. sion, 2 year warranty, brand and hauling, demolition, we REMEMBER TO Request your S H A D W H I T E Also: 1995 Mercedes 190E, new tires. Excellent sound sys- clean yards, attics, garages Thrifty Foods sale tape be low mileage, mint cond. $7000 tem. $7900. 1-604-644-1711 and estate sales.David 537- assigned to BIN 48, support T E T F E U D S C T R We value the island™ obo.Contact 250 538-0003. (cell). 1984. your local SPCA. 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