SSr Hl storical Ar chives flWNt;t;l'§'li $1~ST) 129 Mcphillips Av e <·l!IUMiw:uu 4fiNi*'__ · r Thursday Salt Spring isla n d. Be IIR1< o1/o1 / 2oo2 . ) l I' ~emmber13,2001 /-' 41st year Issue 50 328 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K2V3 Tel: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 e-mail: driftwood@gulfislands. net Website: www.gulfislands.net "' INSIDE Death stuns island By MITCHELL SHERRIN Staff Writer Salt Spring received a heavy blow last week when 36-year-old James Wilkinson suffered a massive stroke and fell into a coma December 5. Wilkinson was found unconscious in his truck on Reynolds Road shortly after 11 a.m. last Wednesday. By Friday, doctors had determined Wilkinson had suffered a brain death and he was taken off life-support. The talented comedian, musician, actor and disc-golfer was known throughout the Singing the island as a friendly soul who sounds of . aimed to make others laugh. "In our little place he was a Christmas national treasure," said Arvid Salt Spring Singers Chalmers, whose friendship wowed ArtSpring with Wilkinson stretched over 14 years when they first met audiences at three . CHRISTMAS SHJP HELPERS: Peter Clarke and night to welcome Santa and the annual visit by the in a support group. shows last weekend."' •<;.-.· • _, Arletta Stephens apply the whipping cream to the Bellingham Lions' Christmas Ship. More photos, "It's the biggest hole ... hot chocolate as they offer up a warm winter t reat page A 5. Photo by Derrick Lundy everyone is so devastated," he ...... Pa geBl2 to the many isl anders who turned out Saturday said. The two pranksters devel oped an inseparable bond Feeding over the years as comrades, street kids Incorporation question set for June comedians and musicians. An island woman "He was a very present guy. He lived in the 'now' and opens her home to By GAIL SJUBERG more information will be for voters. April. Staff Writer available by the e nd of "The committee agreed it An updated report with the 'now' was so pleasant street youth for a with him around," said Solstice gathering. Salt Spring voters won' t March. was importa nt that the new figures to consider will be marking their ballots for It includes: impacts of community base its deci be produced by committee Chalmers. or against island incorpora the Community Charter sion on the most up-to-date consultant Tom Reid in "I could count on him for ...... PageBl ti on as soon as predicted, proposal and rising rural and realistic information May, she said. everything; I just had to sup but a referendum will be tax rates; the amount of possible," said Norget. If a referendum was suc ply him with food and laun held in June of next year. unpaid property taxes a Dere k Trimmer, local cessful, voting for council dry. He'd come over to play With a handful of mone new island municipality government expert with the lors and a mayor would music and I'd have to do his Index sheets," Chalmers smiled. Arts ...... Bl2 tary factors still squirming would be liable for ; and Ministry of Community, occur in November when in an unknown zone, the new Capital Regional Aboriginal and Women's municipal elections take He remembered one Classifieds ...... Aio provincial government has District and Islands Trust Services, attended both the place province-wide. Hysterical Society perfor mance when Wilkinson Down the Years . .. B4 advised waiting a few extra tax rates. December 4 Ganges public A Fulford Hall public Editorials ...... A6 months before Salt Spring Even figures from the meeting on incorporation meeting held last impersonated Dr. Jim Buchan Letters ...... A7 takes the vote. 2001 census - which and one with the restruc Wednesday saw more than who was sitting in the audi Pender ...... Al8 Judy Norget, vice-chair determine the per capita ture committee on the 6th. 100 residents turn out to ence. Buchan and Wilkinson Sports ...... Al5 of the local government grant received from the Norget said Trimmer per ask questions of committee maintained a mimicking dia logue that had the crowd TV Listings ...... B7 restructure committee over provincial government - s uaded the committee to members and consultant howling with laughter. What's On ...... BlO seeing the study and refer would help paint a more hold the referendum in "He did Buchan better than -- endum process, said much accurate financial picture June rather than March or INCORPORATION 2 ~/" l Buchan does Buchan. I haven't laughed so hard in all Weather my life; now it's in the streets llexada land in the bag; time to party of my memories;' he said. Heavy rain is forecast Chalmers described the right through the With two years of hard labour over, from 1 to 9 p.m., beginning with three minute ramble through Burgoyne Valley delightful gems Wilkinson weekend with a few it's time to kick up the community's guided walks through some of the to the bay, and asks people-to either car would leave for telephone sunny breaks Friday. collective heels and celebrate new Salt newly acquired 660 hectares (1 ,643 pool from ArtSpring at 12:30 p.m. or answering machine messages. Highs up to 9 C Spring parkland and the protection of acres) of land centred in Burgoyne meet at the Burgoyne Triangle at l p.m. "It's a joy to get a message (Sunday), lows down the Maxwell Lake watershed. Bay. to -3 C (Friday) . Events run Sunday, December 16 Nina Raginsky is leading an easy 45- PARTY 2 WILKINSON 3
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// ------. - A2 .o. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001 NEWS BEAT GULF IS LANDS DRIFlWOOD IN.CORPORATION PARTY: This Sunday From Page 1 From Page 1 Jean Gelwicks and Peter Lamb will lead a walk along the Reid. increases are presented as Safford Trail on the north shore of Burgoyne Bay starting Like the Ganges meeting an option.) More than one from the log dump at 1 p.m. People should meet at the the previous evening, resi person had questions about Burgoyne dock parking lot for that outing. dents raised a number of the capital and mainte Linda Quiring and Charles Kahn will lead an easy hike nance costs of roads, with pertinent issues, and the through the lower reaches of Mount Sull ivan through a hid vast majority indicated John Ellacott wondering if den grotto, huge cedars and waterfalls. Meeting spot is the they wanted a referendum. the island could incorpo (Two raised hands rate without taking on triangle at 1 p.m. expressed opposition to the responsibility for roads. Ful ford Hall will open at 2 p.m. - after Santa's idea.) (The answer was no.) Breakfast for island families has been completed - and is Fulford Waterworks Restructure committee the gathering spot for music, food, speeches and skits. District resident Roberta member Richard Kerr said Arvid Chalmers is MC fo r the day. Shapiro asked if water dis the provincial government Speeches - which organizers promise will be individu tricts would be taken over had agreed to cover road ally short - are set to run between 3 and 4 p.m. by a municipality. Reid maintenance services (esti Scheduled to speak are federal Environment Minister said improvement districts mated at $750,000 per David Anderson, provincial Minister of Water, Land and wou ld eventually come annum and not including Air Protection Joyce Murray, MLA Murray Coell and MP under municipal govern capital improvements) for Gary Lunn, regional director Kellie Booth, Salt Spring ment management, with the the first five years of incor trustee David Borrowman, Briony Penn, and representa assets and liabilities poration. That meant a tives of the Salt Spring Water Preservation Society, North remaining within the dis municipality could put that Salt Spring Waterworks District, Salt Spring Island trict, but maintenance taken "saved" money into a capi Conservancy, the Nature Trust of B.C. and The Land over and charged back to tal fund for structural road Conservancy of B.C. property owners in those improvements. Musical entertainers include Jack ' n Lefty, Alan Moberg, districts. Reid clarified that the Rosehip Jam, The Barley Brothers, MCIQ Rapper, ESP, Dietrich Luth wondered amount islanders pay in Tom Hooper, Burgoyne Bay Blues Band, with Terry about the method of a rural taxes to the province Warbey and friends leading a Celtic dance from 8 to 9 p.m. mayor being determined, fo r roads and policing costs Free sandwiches, muffins, juice, tea and coffee will be suggesting it be better if "are more or less in bal available, and people are also asked to bring food for a elected cou ncillors make ance" - and island resi potluck. the choice. He was told a dents are certainly not sub FLOWER POWER: Ralph Miller surrounds him Purchase of the property from Texada Land Corporation mayor must be elected on a sidizing other communities. self in colour as he sell s wreaths- created by Sarah occurred November 30 following a feverish campaign by separate ballot. The full Salt Spring Gadon- at t he Fu lf ord Hall Christmas Craft Fair. the Salt Spring Appeal fund of The Land Conservancy to A municipality's finan Local Government Photo by Derrick Lundy raise the last $350,000 needed for the $15.9-million deal. cial and regulatory rela Restructure Study is avail tionship with the Islands able for viewing at the Trust was also raised by a library, or online at: few people at the meeting. www. sal tspri ng. com\ Bob Holt asked how the incorporation, along with Islands Trust would deal other related documents. with the loss of tax revenue Norget told Fulford's from Salt Spring, saying he meeting that several people was concerned that body had said the committee's would compensate by hik "Considerations" list - ing its property tax levy which was available at the throughout the islands. meeting and is also on the Salt Spring trustee Bev website - helped more Byron acknowledged the than anything to answer impact had been consid their questions. ered and a "transition With the referendum date report" commissioned on still six months away and the topic of incorporation more information needed generally. from the provincial govern "Yes, it will make a very ment before financial big difference to the choices are crystal clear, Islands Trust and they this round of incorporation don't have any answers discussions - first initiat yet," she said. ed three years ago - will (In the Island have to simmer a little Municipality Transition longer before reaching a Strategy report, gradual tax full boil.
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Kitchen Reno? New Kitchen? WILKINSON: 'A national treasure' Want cabinets that don't outgas urea formaldehyde? From Page 1 -~~,1\~r~ ' R~IQ!lit'.: :·.'..::_, ,I - ~I -·;. ~ from him anytime because it's looking at two pictures of him . "! -. like a two-and-a-half minute smi ling, the happy boy. I'm open-mike." gonna miss him so much," Chalmers found an answer Morris said. ing machine message "He was difficult to live Wednesday delivered by with but it was so rewarding." Wilkinson only minutes Morris remembers that before he was found comatose James loved watching movies; in his truck. his recent fave being South MY VIEWERS SAY Recounting the message, Park. THEY WANT: Chalmers shook his head "He made amazing popcorn • the FLEXIBILITY of my wistfully: with butter, yeast and salt. We ZONING-Sub-dividable; "Hey Harvey (Arvid), as all miss it here because no one · my LOCATION , close to sail waler & piped water lo my soon as the phone started else can make it like him ." properly line; ringing I knew you wouldn't Morris a! so noted that · my PRIVACY & small lake. be home . . . I was thinking Wilkinson loved hi s three THE FACES OF JAMES: These are but a few of my about how Rose said it's cats Mellow, Yoda and BENEFITS; but views will NOT hard for you and I to go into Seen with Rose Graham, Whisper. FIND MY FEATURES ELSE town together; now I know above, James "Mellow is 17; we actually WHERE; as we enterY2002 what it means. I'm just Wilkinson's many picked her up on Reynolds I represent VERY GOOD VALUE; So as one happy to say hi to people expressions were well Road where we're living now. radio Open Line Host says - and you're trying to make known on Salt Spring. We thought we were coming "GET ON WITH IT" five grand off of them, but here for her to die but here she :__~9~ I'll see you later." that that was it," Graham said. is." Chalmers noted that In addition to Wilkinson's Wilkinson's brother David -111111111111•111111 Salt Spring Realty GIL MOUAT Wilkinson was on his way to gregarious charm and off-beat said one of James' wishes was ROYAL LEPAGE Office/Res.(250)537·4900 meet a friend for a game of humour, she commented on -IU.UIUIIIIUIII 537-5515 Fax; (250) 537-9272 I Toll Free: 1-800-537-4905 to be an organ donor and the email: gmouat @sallspri~com disc golf at Mouat Park when his sensitivity. transplant team was thrilled to he was overtaken by the "We would stay up and talk find a donor in such excellent stroke. - he could talk - and he shape. "We have to take our liked to cry ... He was so sen "Effectively, our loss is a lessons from James and live sitive; he liked to be respect huge Christmas hamper to the life we want to live right ed." many homes across this coun Rainbow Road Trading now;' Chalmers said. She described one of his try," said James' brother Recounting a tale of when many personal rituals. David. .~.~Warehouse Sale" Wilkinson first arrived on Salt "Every night we had to lock "It also needs to be said that Spring 18 years ago from eyes before he could tum off every day we get out of bed, OPEN EVERY DAY, DEC. 13 to DEC. 24 Retail London, Ontario, Chalmers the lights," she said. it's a cherished thing; that was lOAM to 4PM said: "Whatever he did, he did all important to James." the way . . . He had an addic "His brother Dave took him planned to move in together in He mused that it seemed fit Direct Imports to the top of Mount Maxwell tive personality but he was January. ting for James to pass on in and James said, 'I'm home,' addictive to have around." "Everything was coming the same week as gentle from Wilkinson had quit smok and never left . . . He arrived together for James," said Beatie George Harrison. India & Nepal as a young man and left as a ing cigarettes three months Wilkinson's housemate Liam Even now, the organs of this ago and had quit alcohol 14 young man." Morris. well-loved Salt Spring per years ago, she said. Wilkinson's girlfriend Rose Morris had recently cele former offer new hopes of life wool sweaters, Graham described how the Graham said, "Making people bratt\d a 10-year anniversary to troubled souls across two would ·sirap :and J!gl:!r-:_oot• Canada. It can only be hoped cotton bedspreads, laugh and entertaining people, ·he atways;,feturned ;t(r make as Wilkinson's on-and-off that each recipient will also that was his gift for sure . . . herlaugh. - room-mate. receive a tiny fraction of his He'd want to be remembered "He would sit and talk with "He showed up with a gift boundless warmth and good for that . . . He just wanted to my mother for hours about at work. Things like that humour. be loved." conspiracy theories. He was were important to him. Most She remembered how he really into it. 'Oh yeah, that's people wouldn't think of James is survived by his brothers John, David, Robert wooed her seven years ago the way it is,' he'd say." that, especially men," Morris saris, sarongs through constant meetings on Graham noted that said. and Ted, along with his moth the ferry between Vancouver Wilkinson was an amazing He noted that the two didn't er Ellen Henry and his count essential oils and the island. father figure to his 12-year-old need to do anything to enjoy less friends. "One time he came up to god-daughter, Freya spending time together. Beaver Point Hall will host & more me and pulled out his wallet. Blanshard. "We just hung out. We a memorial and wake 3 p.m. He showed me every little "One thing I heard from her weren't much for adventures Friday. piece of paper in his wallet, mother Morgana Braveraven any more; that's all in the The wake will include a telling me a story about each was that he was more of a past." potluck dinner, dancing and photo and receipt." father to Freya than her bio Morris reminisced over life story-telling. After a few more mutual logical father;' Graham said. with James in a cockroach People should bring food ferry crossings, she went to "He just always strove to be infested Vancouver dive. and drink to share, James watch him perform at an really good at whatever he "He called them Wilkinson memorabilia, musi open-stage night in Fulford. did." cucarachas;· Morris laughed. cal instruments and their "We knew from then on Graham a!!_o-<:>' DOWNTOWN 537-5534 UPTOWN 538-0323 GANGES HARBOUR • Montague Harbour • Port Washington Everyone W~lcq171e! 104 Lower Ganges Rd. 372 Lower Ganges Rd. 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Are you sure Vesuvius dock work postponed your Estate is in order? Contrary to a previous announce unforeseen mechanical problem with The new ferry docking guide was ment, the Vesuvius Bay dock will floating lead installation equipment, ' built elsewhere but equipment needed remain open throughout the month of said BCFC communications officer to position the floats in place is not cur Do you know December. Stephen Nussbaum. rently functioning. Dock renovations what taxes I B.C. Ferry Corporation (BCFC) had "The floating lead floats on pontoons will be rescheduled early in 2002, once fees may apply? announced last week that the Vesuvius as a guiding apparatus used to lead the repairs are completed. dock would be closed December 11 to ship into the dock," explained BCFC "We don't want to make an impact replace a floating lead. marine superintendent (inter-islands on service during a busy time of year," CALL TODAY The postponement is due to an south) Trafford Taylor. said Taylor. 'Winds of change' mean HOW TO financial stress for Trust REACH By GAIL SJUBERG many externalities corning at tax increase envisioned to Driftwood Staff us." help cover the revenue short us Salt Spring's upcoming Trust staff and council fall. TELEPHONE: incorporation referendum dealt with one of those Also at the March meeting, whistled through the Islands Friday: a request made by council will consider a pro PHONE: .. . .(250) 537-9933 Trust Council meeting in Bowen Island Municipality posal from Salt Spring trustee TOLL-FREE: .1-877-537-9934 Victoria last week as a mere (BIM) for early termination David Borrowman that cur FAX: ...... (250) 537-2613 breeze in the winds of change of its planning services con rent fees for various Trust EMAIL: facing the Trust in the next tract with the Trust. A com applications and permits be PUBLISHER: year. promise position was taken at lowered - and quite dramat [email protected] But the suddenness of its Friday's meeting, with the ically in some instances. OFFICE: ann o uncement did catch Trust agreeing to give Bowen The Trust has consistently trustees by surprise. $40,000 to offset costs of hir been over-optimistic in fore [email protected] "We had no idea until last ing its own planner next year, casting the amount of money [email protected] week this was moving at rather than cancelling their it can generate from user EDITORIAL: such a pace," said Trust chair agreement one year earlier fees, said Borrowman. [email protected] man David Essig after vice than scheduled, as requested Options include lowering [email protected] chair Kim Benson raised the by BIM. fees by up to 50 per cent; [email protected] AT FULFORD HARBOUR (Bowen is obligated to pay Pacific Standard Time- measured in feet issue with some concern. relating fees to the value of a [email protected] sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. the Trust $350,67 I per While a Salt Spring incor project instead of a set scale; SALES: DEC 0425 9.8 16 0735 11.8 poration referendum has now annum for local planning ser and allowing local Trust 12 0820 8.5 su 1240 9.8 [email protected] bee n proposed for June, vices it receives until committees to waive fees in WE 1345 11.2 1555 10.2 2120 1.6 2345 1.0 rather than the March-April December 2002; an incorpo whole or in part. [email protected] time frame Essig and Benson rated Salt Spring would face A Trust-wide bylaw that CLASSIFIEDS: 0520 10.8 17 0815 11.8 were informed about, it was a the same kind of agreement, raised fees to reflect the actu [email protected] 0925 9.2 MO 1345 9.5 1415 10.8 1630 9.8 reminder that if Salt Spring but at $848,000 for the first al cost of processing applica INTERNET: 2155 1.0 three years.) 18 0025 1.3 and other islands take tions was hammered out a http:/ /www.gulfislancls.net 0610 11.5 Bowen's path and become Another inter-governmen few years ago. TU 0855 11.8 MAIL: 1030 9.5 1455 9.2 municipalities, the Trust will tal wrangle with the Capital However, as revealed at 328 Lower Ganges Rd., 1445 10.8 1700 9.5 face huge financial chal Health Region (CHR), which various council meetings, the 2230 0.7 Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2V3 19 0100 lenges. boiled over on Salt Spring user-pay, higher-fees concept WE 0930 An October 2000 report earlier this year, is also hope had not been embraced by all 1615 called the Island Municipality fully on the road to resolution. island communities. 1730 Transition Strategy estimated Wayne Quinn, Trust direc Lasqueti's Trust committee that Salt Spring incorporation tor of local planning services, has still not passed the bylaw, in 2002 would cause a net reported that CHR-Trust staff Borrowman later told the reve nu e loss of $469,000 by meetings aim to find agree Driftwood. He pointed to a 2005, when a Salt Spring ment over the agencies' dif situation on that island where munici pality would no longer fering setback requirements a property owner wants to be requ ired to use and pay for for septic systems. A change undertake a "perfectly natural Trust planning services. in provincial legislation on rezoning" but she would have Requiring more immediate the topic is also being con to pay $6,000 in fees to real thought betwee n now and templated. ize a $10,000 benefit. council 's next meeting on While this year's budget is Salt Spring trustee Bev Gabriola Island in March is if only about $30,000 overspent Byron spoke against the fee the Liberal gove rnme nt's to date - and mainly caused lowering proposal and its tim pending cost-cutting spree by court cases on Pender, Salt ing, suggesting stable budget will nick the Trust and how Spring and Denman islands figures are needed for the an anticipated $167,000 - more budgetary chal monetary discussion in March. shortfall in the Trust's pro lenges are in the offing for "If we have less fee rev posed 2002-03 "base budget" next year. enue, taxes are going to rise, Doug Levell, director of . and I'm against that," she will be covered. Depart Ganges administrative services, said said. Coming months will also 8:ooam Mon.-Fri., 8:3oam Sat., 3:3opm Sun see Trust personnel focus on the $30,000 problem would Despite challenges facing providing input to the GSX be monitored and could like the Islands Trust in the com Depart Vancouver ONE WAY 3:15pm Mon.-Fri., 9:ooam Sat., 3:oopm Sun $69 Pl US GST natural gas ·pipeline public ly be handled in the last few ing year, optimism pervaded hearing, consider taking on months of the fiscal year end trustees' evaluation of their subdivision approval authori ing March 3 I, 2002. meeting and the future. TO VANCOUVER AIRPORT ty for Agricultural Land For consideration at the "The only thing we can be Reserve lands, and learn March council meeting, certain of is that change will Depart Ganges what effects the province's when the 2002/03 budget will take place, and we must 8:1oam Mon.-Fri., 3:3opm Daily., 9:3oam Sat.·Sun. proposed "Community be determined, is how to adapt to the change," said Depart Vancouver Airport ONE WAY Charter" may have. absorb union staff raises of Mayne trustee Richard 7:4oam Mon.-Fri., 3:oopm Daily., 9:ooam Sat.-Sun $65 PLUS CST At the close of the two-day 3.5 per cent in the coming Tamboline, who also bears a meeting Friday, Trust chair year, estimated to cost an heavy mantle as chair of man David Essig paid heed extra $119,700. Trust Council's finance plan 1-8oo-66s-o212 to the climate of change by A $3,992,997 base budget ning committee. "We have a noting, "We on the executive has been proposed, with a great future and it's really gulf prince vancouver victoria nanaimo ~ ' www.harbour-air.com committee have never seen so two to three per cent property what we make it." islands rupert
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. SHIP SHAPE SANTA: Children of all ages welcomed Santa and the annual Christmas Ship to Ganges Saturday evening. At right, he gives a special greeting to one island youngster, while above, Tanner Smith waits his turn to greet Santa with one of the Christmas Ship clowns. Photos byDerrick Lundy Pipeline panel here January 16
Salt Spring residents and interests), January 15; "intervenor status" give need to turn their attention Inter-Island Landing Barge Services ••• groups wanting to give their Victoria, January 17; input to the panel. The not only to the pipeline but BUILDING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK, VEHICLES & FUELS input to the GSX natural Saturna, January 18. Islands Trust has applied to rumours of B.C. Hydro Shop ph/fax (250) 537-4411 • Cell(250) 537·7639 gas pipeline proposal A preliminary "list of for and is expected to considering a co-generation email: [email protected] should buckle down with issues" has been identified receive such status. Trust plant, which would burn their homework for a by the Joint Review Panel. chairman David Essig will natural gas to make elec January 16 public hearing It includes "the economi speak on behalf of the Trust tricity, in a location date. cal feasibility of the at the hearing, emphasizing between Crofton . and In a roster of various pipeline; potential environ the provincial significance Nanaimo. dates and deadlines punctu mental and socio-economic of the Trust area and the Hydro has decided to We are a family looking ating a complicated pro effects of the project; the potential impacts of the look for another location cess, ~he January 16 meet potential impact on pipeline on 'the environ since a rezoning bid for a to purchase privately a ing is crucial. That's when landowners and communi mental, social and econom Port Alberni co-gen plant the three-person Joint ties affected by the route; ic interests of the southern failed after local residents family home on acreage. Review Panel comes to the appropriateness of the rout Gulf Islands. expressed concerns about island to hear what people ing and location of the pro "We want to be sure the pollution effects of the think the panel should con posed facilities, land panel understands the rea plant. A similar Campbell sider in making its decision requirements and land sons why the province des River plant has been about the pipeline and to rights acquisition process; ignated this special area for plagued with operational discuss additional informa safety and design of the protection," said Essig in a problems. tion about the project. proposed facilities; the rea press release Tuesday. More information - The • 60-kilometre sonableness of the proposed Written comments on the including the complete list pipeline would run from the tolling methodology; and. proposal can be sent at any of issues being considered Canada-U.S . border in the terms and conditions to time to secretary Michel by the panel - is available Boundary Pass and cross be included in any certifi Mantha, Joint Review through the National Georgia Strait south of cate which may be grant Panel, GSX Canada Energy Board's website or Saturna, Pender and Salt ed." Pipeline Project, 444 by phoning Guy Hamel, Spring islands, connecting A detailed list of issues is Seventh Avenue SW, 1-800-899-1265. Your classified ad in the Driftwood to an existing Centra Gas available through the Calgary, Alberta T2P OX8. A map of the proposed now has greater reach than ever! The fax number is (403) pipeline near Shawnigan National Energy Board's route is available for view Classifieds are on the Internet at www.gulfislands.net Lake. website at 292-5503. ing at Salt Spring's library. Public hearings are also www.neb-one.gc.ca. As raised by Galiano set for Vancouver, January A more formal oral hear Trust Committee member 11 ; Sidney, January 12; ing on the GSX pipeline is Debbie Holmes at Trust Cobble Hill, January 14; set for June 2002. That's Council in Victoria Friday, Duncan (for First Nations when parties approved for Gulf Islands residents now Owner responsible for sunken boat A boat sunk while tied to the Vesuvius boat, Navigational Waters Branch superin government dock during stormy weather on tendent Bob Gowe said the owner was December2. responsible for a timely removal of the ves The bow was still sticking out of the water sel. ' on Wednesday, December 5 until the owner "The coast guard has a mandate to -u.l-:::-- - :..l!!fl, .retrieved the aluminum boat. respond to calls about safety of life, hazards :·. _ :~ ~\ .:~ ~·~ -..::;....- =---'":""- Debris, gasoline and five or six barrels had to navigation and ship source pollution," - - - ~~ '---::::: ~ already floated away from th~ sunken vessel, Gowe said. said Vesuvius Inn owner Shelley Vermeulen. Had the coast guard been notified .~ ~- - · - ~ - ~~ She described the commercial craft as before the vessel was removed, he would -~ ··------looking like a prawn or crab boat. have sent local officers to investigate the 1 always thought having an indoor pool While Ganges Coast Guard officials scene for safety and pollution hazards, he would be more .. .fun! reported receiving no calls about a sunken said. NO'rth End Fitness Chri·stmas Fit Kit! Give the Gift of Fitness for - ~$&9.95
dashing through the snow . . . Ge• Over $185.00 Worth Of Services for Only $69~95! CERTIFIED TRAINERS • COMPUTERIZED BODY COMPOSITIONS • PERSONAL TRAINERS • FREE WEIGHTS -521 WEIGHT CIRCUIT • AEROBICS CLASSES • STRETCHING ROOM • CARDIO FITNESS ROOM • TANNING BEDS A6 .o. THURSDAY, DECEMBER'13, 2001 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD So what about A SMi\a..t- 13LE'5Su·..)b-, rsu~, ~,.-- 'N'E.t \/& 13EE.?J A."'Sl..E ~ ~EC.E-1 \/ri. Trust taxes? -tJ~;; s.~uJ(... c.t\AtltJEL ~~ n important- question remains unanswered after two meet -n\RoUcJ..\ -n\E v..n.\ot:t vJA~- A ings held last week on the future of local government on Salt Spring: The question touches upon a subject that will be crucial in the final decision on incorporation of Salt Spring as a municipality. · · What will happen to our Islands Trust taxes in light of that agency's loss of a large chunk of Salt Spring taxation revenue? According to a study commissioned last year by the Trust, the revenue shortfall would exceed $400,000 annually. That's the difference between what taxpayers are charged for planning services and the actual cost of delivering them: Given that the Trust has been overcharging Salt Spring' for planning for many years, what assurance do we have that we will not be charged a new levy to replace that lost revenue? None, so far. The study, prepared by a consultant, blithely suggests raising the tax levy without any mention of providing a service in exchange. In a perfect world, a perfect government would roundly reject any such recommendation as utterly unaccept j,Ji able. Unfortunately, our world is far from perfect. m11.~ _;.....______~ ___ ... The principle of a federation of Trust islands used to be held up as the ideal for which we paid extra taxes. Perhaps there was a time when such a principle made sense. It helped that few Published every Wednesday by Driftwood Publishing Ltd. 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. VSK 2V3 taxpayers were aware of the extent to which they supported that Office Hours: 8:00am- 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday principle with their wallets. Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 Toll-free: 1-877-537-9934 Pender (Sales): 250-629-3151 Today we doubt Salt Spring taxpayers are going to see any E-mail: [email protected], website: www.gulfislands.net sense in forking out nearly half a million dollars a year out of President frank Richards Yearly Subscription Rates the goodness of their hearts to"maintain an office full of bureau Publisher Tony Richards In the Gulf Islands $48.15* Elsewhere in Canada $78.11 * 6 months elsewhere in Canada $49.22* Outside Canada S169 .00 Managing Editor crats in Victoria, whose purpose when it comes to governing Susan Lundy *Includes GST Advertising Manager Peter McCully This newspaper acknowledges the financial support of the Salt Spring will seem rather vague and pointless. Advertising Alice Richards, Lorraine Sullivan, Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Fiona Walls, Laura Moore Program (PAP), toward its mailing costs. But a definitive answer on this issue must be forthcoming. Publications Mail Registration No. 08149 Reporters Gail Sjuberg, Mitchell Sherrin, Pirjo Raits International Standard Serial Number 1198-7782 Before we vote on incorporation, we must have a reasonable Photographer Derrick Lundy Memberships understanding of who's going to tax us, how much they're Accounting/Circulation Claudia french Canadian Community Newspapers Association Production Kelly Waters, Robin Richards B.C & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council going to tax us and for what purpose. · Now is time to speak up and ask First Nations questions . By JOHN HELME I have raised my family to enjoy ment of band members in the oper dum I feel it is time for those with I am a British Columbian-born and respect this wonderful province ations of these wilderness reserves, fears and lack of knowledge of this Canadian citizen writing to you in . VIEW of ours through hiking, fishing and thus lending to the fertile history process to speak their minds and regard to the future of the proposed outdoor recreations. I mourn the the aboriginal people have known ask those questions pertaining to land treaty resolutions within my POINT fact that my son may not be able to as keepers of the land. the cultural and economic conse home province. take his own child to the very lake Non-aboriginals will not lose but quences of the treaties . . I would like to express both my Finding our way to agreement on we fished upon as some of these gain in new recreational areas The First Nations people have an support and fears that concern my these matters will allow us to move wilderness areas are closed at pre opened up to the 'Public, and gain opportunity to ease this transition as family and fri ends, as well as some forward with dignity, a proud her sent to non-aboriginal peoples. This new respect for the First Nations' well as the fears of non-aboriginals. ideas that may .make this transition itag ~ and a sense of unity that we we view as a great loss of a person ecological approach to thi~ prob This could be by assuring them as for the average British Columbian strive for. At the very least, it will al right and freedom shared by all lem. Think of how attractive our well as their children that their that mu ch easier to accept and possibly lay out a blueprint for British Columbians prior to now. province would be to tourists needs will not take away any of understand. other countries to respect and One concept the government and worldwide if 40 to 50 per cent of these rights and freedoms all I beli eve as Canadians we can be adopt. First Nations could look to adopt is British Columbia was parkland Canadians deserve. proud of the movement to facilitate My concerns include the land what I have termed as "heritage with an opportunity to share that ''Heritage wilderness" is only one the process of restitution towards claims at present totalling over 108 ' wilderness;" that is for every acre through the eyes of First Nations idea we need now to contribute. the aboriginal peoples of our per cent of British Columbia's sur relinquished by treaty accords, 50 guides and caretakers. Our children Please write to the provincial gov nati on. It cannot make right the face area. As a fourth-generation per cent would be set aside for use will be proud to be part of a place ernment so we don't have another injustices our forefathers created Canadian I have to ask myself, of park and recreation for the use of that others worldwide would "neverendum" on our hands. but it shows we as a people have at "What space remains for my chil all British Columbians and visitors admire for our eco Bravo, Liz Nickson! millions of dollars rounds a few times since. I know I would have a life I enjoy a column that incites on a parkland pur No; we are not selling, nor are after, but would I have a job? readers to anger, vitriol, high chase during a we for sale. These questions and more are on blood pressure, anxiety, fear and · health care crisis. TONY Well, under the right circum my mind and the originator of loathing, and elicits calls to curb Her observations stances that might not be true. At the news of the pending sale freedom of contrary expressions. on freedom-restrict 'RICHARDS nine o'clock on a Sunday night, might do me a favour and find Nickson did that with yet anoth ing bylaws are after spending a weekend in the the answers. er piece of writing on Salt Spring equally deserving of office unsuccessfully attempting Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Island, this time in her weekly editorial space and should be heard, and with the tolerance to persuade a computer to do our purchased the Barnacle purely National Post column. read by anyone with an interest they deserve. bidding, I might be talked into a for economic reasons. In the The island writer has in local affairs. fire sale price. But I wouldn't long term the Driftwood could "trashed" the Texada land deal Now Nickson might be com I'm always bothered by false sign until Monday, by which not successfully compete against with "cheap crap" lamenting the pletely off-base with her conclu rumours, errors in fact, inaccu time common sense ought to a free-distribution paper without loss of private property rights in sions, wildly inaccurate in som~ rate gossip and outright lies. My have prevailt!d. reinventing itself. And having British Columbia, and particular of her statements, overly shrill in upbringing · has a lot to do with British Columbia media baron completed the purchase it makes ly on Salt Spring. Her focus is her criticism and downright it, but so does spending many David Black has bought this little sense to shut down a busi primarily on the Islands Trust's opinionated in everything she years in a business that seeks to newspaper several times over the ness with a solid revenue and land use bylaw but it's her criti writes but she pens a good col promote truth and understand years, and last week he did so customer base. cism of the government's fund-. umn that raises important ques ing. again, according to many ' If there's a buyer out there for ing of the Texada purchase that tions. And if she has pissed peo Our purchase in October of reports. I would like to know this new media conglomerate of will likely rankle the most. ple off in the process, that's too the Barnacle Island Journal has how much he paid, and whether ours, I suggest they show me the Nickson rightly points out how bad. produced some interesting it will leave me anything to play money, . plenty of money. ludicrous it is that a bankrupt There will always be differing reaction, as well as one particu with after the mortgage has been Meanwhile, that damn computer provincial government can spend viewpoints. Long may they. be lar story that has done the paid off. still needs to be fixed. .._."._' ,.,._,,,..., ... ._,1\11 I VV\,.,1\,.,IL./ U Y 1 1'\J 1 U N THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 2001 .o. A7 SAL%ii+iibi S , RB , I , IYCi;(@!:I SA~S We asked: What zs the best Christmas craft fair present? Keri Wilson Leslie Cline Steve Neimann Margaret Carter Don Carter Chocolate! I bought my mom some pretty For my wife, silver jewellery. Anything from such an artistic I came to Salt Spring to get raku pottery. For my one-year-old, a hand community makes a wonderful away from the shopping hordes, made blanket. gift. so I'd have to say the exit to the craft fair. Letters to the Editor Again the truly poor, the single arsenic, among other harmful con forum. things. Eyesore parent, has been burdened by only taminates. Their problem has not JUDY BOYLAN, "Please note the size and colour The barge that now dominates being allowed one year of welfare been resolved, yet the developers Salt Spring and bring lots .. . Of love, warmth Ganges Harbour is an outrageous subsidy to do the most important plan to continue as though this and happiness for our children and eyesore and ·a menace to naviga job of all, raising children. problem does not exist. Military logic youth; -healtli and respect for our tion. Better yet, maybe you are one of If anyone out there in our com So Canada is considering send island pioneer families; for abun "Decking it out pretty nice" the B&B operators who voted munity is not happy with this situa ing ground troops to Afghanistan. dant crops and markets for our (Driftwood, November 29) with Liberal, and who worked hard and tion, there are two things you can If this war on terrorism is not just a _ farming families ; for glorious tacky murals, hot tubs and mini saved to establish your business do to help. war on Islam, does this mean that if muses for our music ians and golf will only add insult to injury. only to have the tourism ministry 1. Call the Islands Trust, find out Irish terrorists are being funded by artists; for crowded, happy and Surely, under the OCP and the change the regulations so you can when Bylaw 370 is being heard, be Americans, Canada will join a prosperous times in our halls, new LUB regulations, the Islands no longer break even at best. there and voice your displeasure. British invasion of the United churches, restaurants, shops, gal Trust has all the tools it needs to One thing for sure, I know you 2. Contribute to the "Rainbow States? leries and healing spaces; for pro have it removed - not tarted up - are the one who is happy paying · Grove" trust account at Island BRIAN SMALLSHAW, tection from greed, violence and removed! But will they? Before a the tax that lets the Liberals collect Savings to help defray legal costs Bay Ridge Place opportunism; for clean, clear water; deal is struck, islanders who enjoy the $6,000 pay raise they gave to the residents in litigation. for refuge· for all creatures who our beautiful harbour should make themselves the first week in office PAT HAFTING, · Extra fee grace our fields, forests and coves; their feelings heard. so that they could destroy your Salt Spring Power· outages don't happen very for joy and company for our elders; BOB HASSELL, l ives with such impunity. often, thank goodness, so in the last for warmth and food for those who Nose Point Road If you are not incensed by this Liberal assaults storm I got down the oil lamps and hunger; for safe nests and fishing government's record, then you The school library books disaster thought I should get some more oil, grounds for our herons; for a habi Incensed must be the one per cent of the described by Mona Fertig in last just in case. tat free of the GSX; for our endan This letter is to the fools who wealthy receiving all the tax breaks week's View Point is only one in a On buying the new jug, I was gered areas and s~a beds. voted Liberal in the provincial the Liberal government gave you series of assaults the current gov charged another $1.60 as an envi "Please take the hunters from our election. so that they could kiss your ernment (elected by a minority of ronmental fee, I was told. orchards, fields and paths. Please I can only hope that you are one pompous butt. voters) has committed upon educa Upon calling the 1-800 number, ask Mr. bin Laden to remove his of those affected by some of this STAN WHARRY, tion, health and social services. the person said the $1 .60 was so I aircraft carrier from our harbour government's deplorable cuts. Salt Spring Do these people read? Have they, could return any unused oil to the and please free all from fear, addic Maybe one of your children or or any of their family members, recycle depot. tion and oppression of any kind. spouses is making $6 per hour Arsenic water ever suffered from mental health Why would I return it? It was to "Please could you give back our because you are one of the 11,000 This is in response to "No road problems? Have they, or any mem fill my oil lamps. Mahon Hall for community use, government workers whose job extension" and "Rainbow Grove," bers of their families, had to live It cost $10 for the oil, plus the restored and surrounded by a ver was axed. both letters to the editor in the with mental, physical or learning $1.60 environmental fee. I can buy dant green where we can gather I really hope you ·have lost your November 29 issue. disabilities that require support? a lot of candles for that price. · and enjoy. logging industry job, for this is a I find it quite amazing that Phase My initial response to these I can see it charged on paint, "Please crown Arvid as our king crime against nature. The 30,000 II of Juniper Place could be consid questions is "no," but on second since you always get some paint and please blow all the leaves off forest workers out of work deserve ered before Phase I has met with thought, I believe they have serious left over, but not lamp oil. David Wood's gorgeous body. the current government. But I find subdivision and development moral and responsibility deficien -:JOAN BUCKLEY, Merry Christmas, Santa, and thank it hard to believe environmentalists requirements as outlined in the cies, given their decisions in many Mount Maxwell you." voted Liberal for it was apparent Islands Trust bylaws. areas. One can only hope that they ANNE HUMPHRIES, by the severe cuts to the environ The residents of Rainbow Grove will receive a "wake-up call" and Santa list Haamea Bay ment ministry that the government are still in litigation. They do not see life as it is for many of our resi I have been very good this year has no concern for our flora, fauna have safe drinking water. Their dents. . and have written this letter to or species at risk. water is still contaminated with Thank you for providing this Santa, a·sking for the following MORE LETTERS 8 Horses happy and healthy in the 'warm' outdoors By LORI SKRIP Let me assure you all, my hors quality veterinary care available. If right here on Salt Spring don't Firstly, as an introduction, Sabir es are very much enjoying the you were to contact some of the retire to a bam each night! Springs Farm has recently relocat IN warmest place in Canada when most well-respected warmblood My farrier (who has been in the ed from Alberta to Salt Spring compared to their previous home breeders in North America you profession for over 30 years) once Island. DEPTH where temperatures can easily would find that their mare bands told me that if he were to come A major reason for the move is · reach -30. Celsius. And by the and babies also amazingly survive back as a horse in another life, to enjoy a much more temperate ducated, passersby on Cusheon way, even then all faired just fine. "outdoors"!! he'd like to be one of mine! climate. Sabir Springs Farm is a Lake Road regarding the care of Barns are built for the conve Out of the millions of domestic I hope this letter will serve to high-quality, warmblood breeding our horses, specifically their sta nience of humans, not for the bet horses throughout the world, you resolve the misconceptions that a business. My name is Lori Skrip bling arrangement. terment of these beautiful creatures. need to know that the majority of nurifber of you have. If not, I and with my son come 13 horses First of all, a horse's natural Any vet can tell you about the neg them live a perfectly healthy and would be more than happy to wel (five more expected next spring!), environment is, of course, _the ative effects that can occur when long existence outside. Not every come you to the farm for an edu my two mini dachshunds, a res wide-open spaces. Before man, we confine horses to small quarters horse owner has their own acreage cational tour, and you will see for cued cat, a rescued retriever and a horses did not build themselves indoors. Effects range from bad complete with a barn. Not every yourself that your energies would rescued greyhound. I am a horse barns with stalls with the relative habits developed due to boredom, horse owner can afford the signifi be better served in helping the woman and animal lover, and have size of our closets to spend eight to serious health problems. cantly higher board prices for many unfortunate, abused and been for over 20 years. to 12 hours a night in. Thus, nature My horses are my life, and no indoor accommodations for their neglected animals that live in our It has come to my attention that provides a healthy coat to accom · expense is spared to ensure they four-legged partner. communities and are truly in need the local SPCA has received a modate somewhat colder tempera have the best nutrition, regular Guess what? The horses are of your concern. number of calls from concerned tures during several months of the wormings, regular vaccinations, okay, and further, I would bet that The writer is a Salt Spring resi and/or prying, and obviously une- year. the safest home and the highest a great number of other horses dent. A8 • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, ?001 NEWS BEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Global police community to support your Have we ,forgotten the More letters local branch, whether by Whos ~/lotectin~ '}fou'l Wate'l? horrendous tally of people attending some of the many Member social events, or helping who were killed or "disap peared" over the last five Africa, Indonesia under respect the native origins of organize things - from Suharto, Marcos' regime in our country, we are walking summer barbecues, to dart decades as a result of U.S. .L\1 'the Philippines, Israeli occu on shallow air, rather then and cribbage tournaments, WATER foreign policy? QUALITY pations in Lebanon, Golan solid ground, as individuals to Trivia evenings, to name ASSOCIATION These unilateral military Heights and Palestinian ter and as a collective. but a few. actions were called out by ritories. Those who are native Thank you for your sup ·TECH multinational corporations PURIFICATION SYSTEMS INC. port and we look forward to when they felt their supply Many Americans have. born Canadians can more struggled to overcome the will Provide You 900 gal. of cheap labour/cheap readily understand the seeing you in the Legion. power of their war-loving RON SEYMOUR, of Premium Purified Water resources were threatened. importance of a strong, $35 military industrial complex, secure and protected cultural Chair, at Your Finger Tips for...... per/mo. For too long the U.S. haS only to be called "reds" or identity from which to con 2001 Poppy Campaign seen itself as a global police traitors. Of course, CALL force in the service of the tinue as we interact with Americ.ans also need some Generous TODAY FOR swollen corporate economy . natives of other countries type of proportional repre who have an advantage of Christmas greetings and COMPLETE which now endangers the special thanks to all Lady DETAILS planet itself. sentation to achieve a more ancient history in the refine democratic government: leg Minto Hospital Auxiliary Left-wing political par ment of their cultural reper Call Toll Free islative seats in proportion to toire. , volunteers who give so gen ties, socialist and/or cooper votes cast. The contribution that abo erously of their time to help 1-800-903-7577 ative movements by exploit residents and patients at Victoria ed workers, growth of I loved the comment by riginal culture has made to Studs Terkel that what the the concept of being Greenwoods, Extended Care labour or environmental Protecting Your Family with U.S. needs is a second party. Canadian needs to be recog and the hospital. aCtivism - all these chal Regular Monitored Tested and VIRGINIA NEWMAN, nized and I encourage native We also wish to acknowl lenge foreign control over Serviced Systems Salt Spring aboriginals to continue to be edge the work of the talent NEVER LIFT ANOTHER HEAVY JUG!! the price of oil, bananas, ed members who keep the aluminum, rubber, wood, active and strong partici C.ulture pants in the Canadian pro hospital showcase filled etc. And, of course, wages· I embrace the referendum cess. with attractive knitting, and working conditions. on treaty negotiations and DANA PENNINGTON, sewing and crafts, the plants Here's the list: -wholeheartedly involve Salt Spring healthy and green, maga • Chile - CIA-backed myself in the protection of zines within easy reach and, coup which ousted Allende native Canadian aboriginal Poppy fund finally, the work of those and his democratically c·ulture. I would like to extend to who contribute to the elected government;: result I encourage the aborigi all the members of the Salt smooth operation of the in 30,000 deaths. ing nals to participate in the evo Spring Community our great Thrift Shop. • El Salvador- U.S. lution of the Canadian appreciation for their partici Without the donations and backed death squads killed future. pation in this year's poppy the support of our cus 75,000 people. The stronger and more campaign. tomers, we would be unable • Nicaragua- U.S.-spon dynamically involved Without a doubt, this was to fulfill our mandate to pur sored contras made war Canadian native aboriginals, the most successful cam chase special equipment for against another democrati the more able Canadian cul paign we have ever held. Lady Minto Hospital and cally-elected government ... ture and heritage can hold Members of the community Greenwoods. Thank you for 30,000 died. ground amongst the natives gave most generously and helping us to attain our • Guatemala - 1954 of the globe. also attended in great num goals. It's tlml! to gl!t all sprucl!d· up for some holiday merrymaking. We hope our CIA-sponsored coup left As a country we cannot be ber our Remembrance Day The Thrift Shop will be service suited you well this year, and we wish you a wonderful holiday. 150,000 killed while 50,000 described in terms of a sin ceremonies at Centennial closed from December 22 to From Carol, Frank, Ivy, Jeremy, Mary Anne, Pat, Cathy and Mei "disappeared." gle culture such as British, Park on November 11. January 2. During this peri • Iraq - UNICEF figures American, European, Asian, I would also like to clarify od it would be greatly one million Iraquis died in or Middle Eastern, even the purpose for which appreciated if donations bombings, plus 5,000 per though many Canadians money is collected: without were not left outside the SALT SPRING--- month more due to U.S. have direct ancestry from exception, all money collect building. Thank you for Linen &Drycleaners Ltd. sanctions. these nationally-defined ed in the Poppy Campaign is your co-operation. • Vietnam ____: The war to bodies. What makes us used to help veterans and Wishing you all a happy 116 Hereford Ave., Ganges, 537-2241 keep commun1sm from unique is our native aborigi their families. It is true that holiday and a prosperous spreading in Asia, two mil 2002. nal culture and the integra the Legion has throughout Your classified ad in the Driftwood lion dead. tion of specific skills in the the year contributed to vari THE EXECUTIVE, • Hiroshima/Nagasaki - building of a country from a ous and sundry groups, Lady Minto Hospital now has greater reach than ever! 200,000 ki ll ed by the brand largely uninhabited area of especially youth-oriented ·- Auxiliary Society Classifieds are oo the Internet at www.gulfislands.net new weapon of mass North American continent. groups. None of these funds, destruction. From here we have pro however, come from the And which governments gressed as the interface of poppy campaign. have the U.S. leaders and our multicultural nature In order for the Legion to their partners approved of, leads us through the social continue to contribute to even backed? Saudi Arabia, creative process. 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BIG BONUS: Jed Wilson • Have You Seen Cat? - hands a cheque to Phoenix High teacher : Short hair, brown, black, yellow, female, 3 ~ Dean Crouse as students ~ black feet, one front foot yellow, tattoo "L32J" C strive to get a piece of ~ inside right ear. Missing since March. Could be ~ the aCt i0 n . Pholo by Mitchell Sherrin • anywhere on island by now. Reward offered. • • cell: 537-6573 • ~...... ~ tr:~: ~CVOEUME TWO Foundation benefits school \ , :2J B 0 0 K S T 0 R E .: .. A Scottish foundation has Salt Spring Cooperative Gulf Islands Film and •. ]a .3;r1•1;1 ·t.'''''*'''6 .,.,,,, 1;, ;t·1''d;, .] 3; 3&, =' ;f reached around the world to Preschool last year. Television School on Galiano. help talented and disadvan Wilson also collected "You guys are the perfect Give Volumes of Joy . taged Salt Spring students £2,500 for Salt Spring dancer example of talented youth," . explore the creative potential Brad Magnus, who hopes to Wilson said at a small ceremo .. this Christmas! *- of high technology. perform for the Crown prince ny to mark the gift Thursday. Phoenix Alternative High of Japan. "If they had the right equip • Relax & Enjoy Affordable Shopping • School received a cheque for "They get hundreds and ment, these kids could do • £2,500 ($5,800) from the thousands of appeals each good things toward their Books/Calendars/Charts · Barcapel Foundation of year," he said. careers." • Something for Everyone Glasgow last Thursday. Wilson focussed on the Teacher Dean Crouse had a Salt Spring resident Jed foundation's mandate to help meeting with students on how A Very Merry Christ~as To All! ~ ~ Wilson sits on the Barcapel disadvantaged and talented to spend the windfall. They ..~ ~ board of directors and pulled a youth, citing minimal govern plan to upgrade their computer Dockside Mouats Mall 537-9223 small coup to convince the ment assistance, outdated system and purchase a com Scottish foundation to donate equipment and the need to mercial-quality digital camera approximately $22,000 to the send students off-island to the with the funds. Corporation plans $900,000 office expansion next spring By MITCHELL SHERRIN standards for sewage, electri the office relocation plan. Staff Writer cal and seismic regulations. 'There's a whole bunch of The B.C. Ferry Clapton estimates the two things in the mix," he said. Corporation (BCFC) is plan to three-month project wi ll One of the chief assets of '~ ning to relocate its inter begin in April or May. office relocation will be the ~: island south administrative "By the time we're fin improved logistics of central offices from Fulford to Long ished, we'll be doubling the izing all BCFC inter-islands 1 Harbour in the spring. office size," he said. managers. "The key point is to make it The combined offices will "When it comes to problem a more efficient operation," be able to share clerical sup solving, we can just walk said BCFC terminal opera port and resources. And B.C. across the hall," Taylor said. tions manager Steve Clapton. Ferries will also save the The office combination B.C. Ferries currently expense of leasing the Fulford will also provide a single administers southern Gulf property, said Clapton. point of contact for stakehold Islands terminal operations, "''d say in about 10 years ers, he said. human resources and crew we'll have our money back Taylor indicated offices on coordination services at its (in savings from the office Salt Spring coordinate all ter Long Harbour offices. relocation)," noted inter minals, vessels and crew from The new plan is to relocate islands south marine superin Snug Cove to Gabriola engineering and operations tendent Trafford Taylor. Island, Thetis Island, Kuper staff from Fulford to an addi "The Long Harbour build Island, Crofton and tional office at Long Harbour. ing needed work anyway," Chemainus, along with the The ferry corporation aims Taylor said. Gulf Islands a little closer to to save money through the He pointed to heating home. $900,000 office expansion costs, duplication of ser "Don't get me wrong, I'd and related renovations. vices and infrastructure love to stay here [in Fulford] . YARD SALE Changes will include redundancy as areas where This is a beautiful office;' he Got some sod to sell? Advertise it in the classifieds! 537-9933 upgrades to meet building BCFC can save money with said. ' lOAV &IF1S £ Ll ,L " "0 ~ snEcnP 1nMs .. Yr•fiiJg u~rs SAVE UP 10 25% · DEC~ 13 .. 16 A10 • THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 2001 NEWS BEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Trust evicts 'mortgage helping' tenants from illegal suite By PIRJO RAITS and give you a 30-day warning. It's complaint-based, said Levell. B.C. Land Reserve Commission Bylaw 355 states: "Those wish Staff Writer scary. They don't tell you they are "We do the research based on (LRC). ing to use a seasonal cottage on The Islands Trust does not want coming." complaints. It can be a complaint John Gauld, regional planning Salt Spring Island as a legal full people to think they are on a witch Bylaw enforcement officer from anybody. We have no coordinator for the Islands Trust, time residential dwelling unit may hunt, but Bev Sage isn't so sure. Watson Smith is currently away resources to be proactive, but we said the Trust has no jurisdiction apply for a zoning amendment spe What she does know is that "some from his offi!i=e until early January, will go find bylaw violations on the over land in the ALR and any cific to their property. Policies in one" is on a witch hunt. but Doug Levell, director of admin island." applications made to the LRC must the Salt Spring Island Official Sage has been forced to evict istrative services for the Islands He said if an illegal suite or cot go through the Salt Spring Local Community Plan indicate such use two low-wage earners from a two Trust, spoke on behalf of the Trust. tage was in an area zoned for single Trust Committee. can be considered subject to avail bedroom suite in her home on 11.5 When asked if there was a move family homes only, the property He said the Trust has four letters able water supplies and neighbour acres in the Fulford Valley. She ment afoot to evict tenants from owner would have to apply to the on file relating to Sage's illegal hood consultation." says the Trust's bylaw enforcement illegal suites and cottages, Levell Islands Trust for a rezoning. suite, the first one dated February It states in Bylaw 355 that unless officer is going around the island said the whole procedure is driven Levell stated that any considera of this year. The bylaw enforce specified, no more than one enforcing the bylaws as they relate by formal complaints. tion for rezoning amendments ment officer last visited Sage's dwelling unit is permitted per lot. to illegal suites. He said there was a movement to depended on the property zoning, property on October 10 and the "Those wishing to have a legal "The enforcement officer says I get people to conform to local zon the current status of the property, tenants had not at that point been secondary suite in a house on Salt have 30 days to evict those tenants. ing bylaws, but they were not kick and what the owner saw as the evicted by Sage. Spring Island may apply for a zon Where will they go? It's so sad and ing people out. potential remedy. "We've shown patience and flex ing amendment specific to their it's going on and on and on," said "The Islands Trust can't do that, Sage's property is zoned ibility," he said. property to allow the construction Sage. only the landlord can do it. They Agricultural and part of the proper He could not say or even guess of a two-family dwelling. She said she had rented her suite are obliged to evict tenants from ty is in the Agricultural Land at how many illegal suites were on Provisions in the OCP recognize to the tenants as a mortgage helper. illegal suites," said Levell. Reserve (ALR). Accessory uses are the island. the value of secondary suites in "I have a huge mortgage and this Landlords can choose to legally permitted within the zoning desig The new land use bylaw (#355) order to provide affordable housing has taken away my income," she conform and comply with the nation, but any secondary suite, describes specific ways in which and to provide for those who need said. "That is wrong. They arrive bylaws. Most actions taken to shut mobile home or farm workers' property owners can make those in-home care." unannounced, go through the house down illegal suites and cottages are dwelling must be approved by the illegal suites and cottages legal. Bus shelters handed TOALL MY back to neighbours PAST CUSTOMERS By PIRJO RAITS tend with maintenance or Thank you all for being so great. Staff Writer liability. RICK'S GULF ISLAND PLUMBING I'll miss you, so drop by the Driftwood, It's the neighbours who Homeowners or the com are going to have to figure munity will have to be thats where you 'II find me. out how to handle the issue responsible for any mainte 537·2929 of bus shelters on Gulf nance and liability pertain Wishing you all the best Rick & Derek Islands roadsides. ing to the shelters, and they in the School District 64 has will have to contact MOT hope their customers have a safe and happy basically washed its hands for access permits. The shel holiday,. and they look forward to helping them New Year. of the issue, leaving it to the ters will also have to be in the New Year. Islands Trust and the insured and maintained by an "acceptable" agency. PLEASE NOTE RICK'S PLUMBING WILL BE CLOSED Ministry of Transportation DEC. 13/01 -JAN. 7/02. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE (MOT) to sort out. School district secretary - Debbie Wrate A December 4 meeting treasurer Rod Scotvold said between residents and repre the district is not considered sentatives of the school dis such an agency, although the trict, MOT and Islands Trust District Parents Advisory sought some resolution of Council is. the controversy which arose MOT and the Islands CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE PARK when the status of new shel Trust will determine the sta ters on Beddis and Cusheon tus of the various shelters Lake roads was questioned and advise people. The Saturday, December 22nd • lOam - 2pm in October. school district will work Scattered around the Gulf with the Islands Trust to Come and get your last minute Christmas goodies Islands are 15 school us determine the exact loca shelters, with 10 of th eon tions of the bus shelters. Salt Spring. Som people "They must be aware of are concerned a ut the lia- the conditions they will have ALL VENDORS WELCOME bility issue, 1le others say to deal with. It's a neigh there is liability issue. bour-to-neighbour commu No charge What i 11 boils down to is nity issue," said Scotvold. tll'at.s6me of the shelters will "Shelters on private property For more information contact: \).aVe to be moved off the are not an issue and there is / MOT's right-of-way and no immediate pressure to David 653-2300 I Heather 653-4809 onto private property. dismantle any shelters. It Neither the MOT nor the will be done in a measured THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY MARKET AT THE FARM SUNDAY DEC. 23rd school district wants to con- and reasonable way." Fire chief nixes logs The Salt Spring Fire Department has received a number of inquiries about the effectiveness of the "Chimney Sweeping Log" advertised on TV. "Firstly, this product is advertised for chimneys only. They are not meant to be used in air-tight type stoves," said Salt Spring fire chief Dave Enfield. The fire department does not recommend special logs or pgwders for cleaning chimneys. The best way to clean a chimney is still the old way, pulling a proper-sized bru sh through the flue, he said. The provincial fire commis sioner's office also warns some products may damage a chimney lining. B.C.' s fire code requires that chimneys, flues or flue piPeS shall be cleaned as often as neccesary to keep them free from 'dangerous accumula tions of combustible deposits. Shop at any of the participating businesses in the Driftwood Gift Guide and fill out a ballot to win $1000 in Salt Spring Currency! The draw will be made Saturday Dec 22nd after 2pm. Ballots are available at all Holiday Gift Guide Businesses. Please, one ballot, per person, per visit. Employees of the participating stores and Driftwood I Barnacle not eligible to win. 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THE DRAW WILL BE MADE SATURDAY DEC. 22ND AFTER 2PM SPOR TION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13,2001 • PAGE A15 Rain makes interesting puddle play • Salt Spring's Ull girls dominated a slip-sliding soc cer game in the rain against SOCCER Lakehill at the high school field Saturday, grabbing a KICKS well-deserved 2-0 win. in the second half, when Players were amused by Raddysh scored on a Danica the puddle-filled field which Lundy assist. resulted in mud-splattered • Saturday saw the U 12 jerseys and a soccer ball that Salt Spring Stars play an often became trapped in interesting game of "aqua water. soccer" as they braved tor PROFESSIONAL WINDSHIELD Emily Rothwell knocked rential rains in Sooke. REPLACEMENT in the ball for the first goal One notable play saw on a Meredith Raddysh pass Jasper Snow-Rosen lining QUICK REPAIR OF CHIPS & sent straight across the net up to shoot into the oppo CRACKS! early in the first half. nent's goal, having the ball FREE ESTIMATES Solid play on the forward land directly in a deep pud line by Lisa Meyers and dle in front of the net, and CALL TODAY! Brittney Oswell kept up the finally diving into the puddle pressure and opened several himself, still "swinging," scoring opportunities for report coaches. Salt Spring. The final score was 7-0 Keeper Olivia Morgan for Salt Spring, with Jordan made some great saves in Girard coming up with four goal, and Paisley Mackie of those goals, and Jeff poured on the speed in sev Pringle, Matt Miller and Wil WET WATCH: Players and spectators bundled up eral defensive plays. · Cornwall supplying the and crowded under umbrellas at a soccer game on The second goal came late remaining three. Salt Spring Saturday morning. Photobyoe< oQrbital vari is a able speed •Bevel cuts 45' left or right ~~~on_ •Low vibration •14.4 volt·16 torque settings •5 anips, 10,000 rpm •2 speed gear •Adjustable handle selection left or right low 0-350 rpm · h)9h 0-1000 rpm oQnly 3.3 lbs Call MarJie Kelsey . will bring gifts & greetings along with helpful information about your new community. 537-5261 do: FINISHING ••• ~ "Wg~COME.,.... . 'Ws~.£11~~ BUILDING SUPPUES! A16 "' THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 2001 SPORTS & RECREATON GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Tourney !Y/tad~oa Good passing, teamwork add up for 20 years of service! honours player's to 2-0 victory for Dragons squad The Dragons stirred up their line to "I rushed her but she belted the a good chance after a shot on stomp on Cowichan with a 2-0 match ball when she was a foot away. It just O'Connor offered a rebound. lllelllory under perfect skies at the Gulf deflected off my shin." "I got my hands on it but it was Islands Secondary School field The first half ended scoreless but available for the rebound. A girl Disc golf enthusiasts Sunday. the Dragons were ready to strike. came in to take the shot; I dove and remembered James "We played really well, especially "They have a really big goalie; missed but luckily it went off the Wilkinson in two memorial [considering] we were missing a cou she's a bit awkward but we kept giv bar," O'Connor said. ELEANOR COCKER tournaments held on his ple of key defenders. We were short ing her shots she could handle," said "We were feeling lucky the goal from the Board of Trustees behalf last weekend. on subs and we had a game cancelled sweeper Sue King. post was on our side," said King. During Sunday's tourna-, and the Administration of last week," said back-up goalie Jo After a scramble in front of the Defenders Mardon Dary and School District #64 ment, players gathered once O'Connor. Cowichan net, Lorraine Kopetzki Jeanie Gray (normally a striker) in silence and once in an Usually a striker, O'Connor took a quick shot to the short side maintained consistent and solid "ohm" chant to reflect on the stepped into the net at the last minute from up close inside the six-yard box play to keep the Dragon zone well-loved player. to manage a shut-out performance. to break the score open. clear. "This one's for James," An "excellent job" by Salt Spring King swapped roles from goal "It was a great all 'round game THE INTERNET said organizer Dean Crouse. defence kept the job "pretty mellow;" defender to goal-scorer when she with good passing and teamwork. Several players spoke though there were a couple of close nabbed the second point with a Every game the team just keeps get about Wilkinson as a friend, calls, she said. penalty shot. ting better," said King. GATEWAY TO THE musician, actor and comedi One attack in the first half caught She fired a free kick from the 18- The Dragons face Gordon Head at an throughout the day. A 30-foot putt through O'Connor in a head-to-head with yard box that curled smack into the Lambrick Park in Saanich next GULF ISLANDS Cowichan's offence as she went to branches on the final hole top comer. Sunday for their last game before the www.gulfislands.net secured a win for Crouse in retrieve the ball. Late in the second, Cowichan had Christmas break. the advanced division. He scored a 93 (15 under par) to nudge ahead of Mitchell Sherrin, who placed second · CAR &LIGHT TRUCK with a 94. Gift certificates Many competitors suf Sid for the hard to buy fered from water hazards in Prices the match. Effective for person! "The creek was swollen DEC. 12-1 with discs," remarked one 2001 Denominations of player. $25- $10,000 Master Derrick Lundy won his division with a 99 and split the ace-pot with a side-arm smash on the 13th pin. Fritz Arnold breezed into second place with a 104, perhaps due to his charcoal hand-warmer. Bryden Smith knocked himself out of the amateurs with a nifty 99 and newcom er Mike McCormick pulled a 103 for second place. Third place amateur Dennis Murray (112) collected a big grin with an ace on number 10. Veteran Tanya Van Ginkel swept the novices with a Our wish is that all the magic and excitement that Santa once 120, followed by Brook stirred in your heart as a child be with you this season. Holdack who nabbed second Many thanks to all our customers. with a 125. Rick & Derek Sunday's doubles tourney saw playoff action between duos Crouse and Shelley Mahoney against Eric Rick's Donnelly and Michael Lees after they tied with 41 s ( 13 GULF ISLAND under par). PLUMBING Donnelly sent an arcing drive within seven feet of the 537·2929 pin for an easy finish while Crouse and Mahoney fell PLEASE NOTE THAT RICK'S PLUMBING WILL short in long-putts. BE CLOSED DEC. 13/01 Crouse had another bid for TO JAN. 07/02. a doubles win Saturday SORRY FOR when teamed with Sherrin in ANY INCONVENIENCE. the choose-your-own partner event. By the ninth hole, the two had fallen three strokes behind Andrew Ross-Collins and Jed Wilson (who had flicked a skip-ace on the fourth pin). But the teaching team had a run of birds through the back nine to tie 41 with the disc-dabblers. Putting from the same DAIRY spot Wilkinson had secured CHEEMO TENDERFLAKE 10 " BAAl Memrella CHest 450g pkg a doubles win last Sunday Perogies 1kg pkg 2.19 Pie Shells :J20.35C9 pkg 2.19 3.79 (when Wilkinson and DELNOR IMPERIAL SWISS KNIGHT Sherrin scored -20 for 23 To add your new listing ... or Small Peas 350g pkg 1.29 1/4's Margarine 31b box 3.4 7 Cheese Portions 200g pkg 2. 79 holes, including a dramatic D five-hole play-off), Crouse and Sherrin choked their D To change your current listing ... throws to hand over the win. Weekly doubles drop-in in the Salt Spring Island Directory, complete a tournaments continue Saturdays at 2:30p.m. yellow form located in the current phone book Disc golfers take note: and drop it in the mail, or drop it in one of the Salt Spring will host approx imately 50 top-rated off black boxes located at GYM, Thrifty Foods, island players Boxing Day Bank of Montreal or the Post Office. for the annual Duck Golf winter tournament series. We~ll take it from there! I HUK:>UAY, Ut:Lt:MI:lt:K l.:S, LUUl .o. A"ll' \JUL~ I::>LAI'IU::> UK I~ I VVUUU ~PUK 1 ~ & KECKEAlUN SIMS volleyball girls shine at off-island tournaments Two Salt Spring Island The Grade 8 girls trav CHAMPS: Members of Middle School (SIMS) elled to Mount Prevost for a the middle school's Tsunami volleyball teams December 5 tourney to pull Grade 7 volleyball team went off-island to vie in off a third-place finish. finished on top at a tournaments last week. "In general the team was December 3 tourna- The Grade 7 girls swept a hungry and tired by the end ment. Photo by Karen Hosie four-team tournament at of it. But they were relent George Bonner Middle less; they just kept going School December 3. and going," said coach VIEW POSSIBLE "They all wanted to be Tiffany Whiteman. there and they all wanted to She noted the Salt Spring play," said co-coach Karen team showed great spirit by Hosie. making up their own cheers She said the girls exem and maintaining good plified an amazing level of sportsmanship. play with skill, athletic abili "They all took turns rotat ty and determination. ing our mascot dog Yoda Coaches Hosie and around the gym," she Well priced 0.5 acre, mostly Daphne Taylor also com laughed. , level lot with mature trees. mended the girls for great The girls displayed won $85,000 team spirit and listening derful teamwork and many skills. players showed signs of For detai ls ca ll "After our sixth game we strong improvement by the TOM NAVRATIL told the girls 'You stunk in end of the tournament, Royal Lepage Salt Spring Realty that game; let's throw that Whiteman said. out the door and go back out "Who thought they would 250·537·5515 or there and play.' They played have pulled together such a www.saltspringrealestate.com ·the next three games great," great team?" she said. Hosie said. The Tsunami girls won seven out of eight round robin games to go on for the championship round. Hosie noted points were Announcement only awarded on serves for round-robin games but rally · PL Baljet welcomes Dave Pears to the sales staff points were tallied for at P.L. Baljet Chev Olds. championship matches. "In rally-point, a point is Dave welcomes old and new customers Get the Best Picture & Sound Available awarded every time the ball from your System to visit him for all their vehicle requirements, touches the ground. The Improve your picture quality 2 112 times/ score went up quite quick ly," she said. • Free Site Survey & Quotation Bonner picked up 12-9 in • Professional Guaranteed Installation the first few exchanges but • Free hookup to your VCIVTV/Stereo P~BALJET Tsunami remained settled Chev Olds Ltd. and focussed to convert the {@uantum Systems 277 Government St., Downtown Duncan score into a 25-13 victory. "There were no stars on Design Ltd. 250· 746· 7131 the team, everybody worked Custom Audio & Video together," said Hosie. "Our kids are consistent players," she said. DOWN THE ALLEY 54.Team Bouzouki 143 195 338 43 High scores in bowling Xmas Wrapping Paper 55.Dale Lundy 152 185 337 47 league play at Kings Lane 56.Ma~arie Radford 132 205 337 35 Recreation last week were .. $1.25 roll 57.Rob Holmes 151 184 335 54 CORELESS ROLL as follows. 58. Dennis M. Anderso 131 204 335 37 59.Bob Byron 148 186 334 39 Circus League: Lance Leask, Great Canadian DOLLAR STORE plus 11 whole 215; Ron Cunningham, 242. .- tot morel 60.John Chemiwchan132 202 334 38 61 .Jeremy Morrison 125 209 334 32 Golf Ladies: Chris Locke, RKName G ASS TP DF 27.Ryan Burch 152 205 357 48 62.Kevin Kopetzki 138 194 332 37 88.Jime Buckley 141 173 314 48 213. LCam Johnson 181 221 402 44 28.G.Railer 153 204 357 44 63.Faedra Campbell 150 182 332 34 89.Bob Blanchard 136 178 314 41 Biggest Gain 57 Tuesday a-.m. : Jim Glenn, 2.Lorne Bunyan 172 230 402 43 29.Ed Grams 160 197 357 33 64 .Leah Byron 144 187 331 42 90.Madeleine Hardie 121 191 312 25 I 46.Mike Berni - 57 233 ; Margaret Baker, 234; John 3.Ed Shaske 172 217 389 47 30.Sheldon Rompain 160 196 356 42 65.Brian Radford 145 186 331 34 91 .Mary Tanti 128 182 310 4o 4.Rainer Funk 175 212 387 47 31.Mike Panes 153 202 355 55 · Pringle, 209. 66.Jaidyn Byron 141 188 329 46 5.Jordan Morrison 169 215 384 50 32.Joelle Morrison 146 207 353 44 92.Natalie Kingwell 149 161 310 35 Tuesday p.m. : Gwen 67.Wiliam Robertson-126 202 328 33 6.Margot Venter 159 224 383 49 33.Norma Newton 151 200 351 34 93.Don McMahon 124 184 308 40 McLung, 200; Clara Hicks, 68.Lucy Shaske 131 197 328 48 7.Chris Jason 168 215 383 55 34.John Bateman 152 199 351 35 94.0. Parker 132 176 308 56 69.Colin Newton 144 183 327 35 237. 8.Josh Brown 153 228 381 52 35.Sharon Garcia 146 203 349 40 95.Biain Matthues 147 159 306 33 70.Ken Byron 155 171 326 34 Special Olympics, December 9.Terry Striger 170 211 381 48 36.Pete Spencer 134 215 349 39 96.The Blackberrians 117 188 305 39 2: Mahjor Bains, 172, 147, 149; 71.Dewey Snetsinger 140 186 326 37 10.1zabella Baker 162 214 376 44 37.Evan E~es 158 191 349 41 97Jom David 136 168 304 34 Gloria Dale, 147, 186; Terry 72.Tina Tamboline 152 174 326 36 . 11.Jack Matthes 163 212 375 35 38.Jennifer Steele 140 208 348 41 98.Marilyn Field 135 168 303 32 Swing, 169; Becky Clair, 140; 73.Chris Langdon 125 199 324 45 12.Campbell Blair 174 200 374 52 39.Maintenance 64 145 200 345 37 99.Danny Courtney 138 165 303 40 Sharon Way, 183. 13.Aiex Bunyan 146 227 373 46 40.Steve Lynch 144 201 345 44 74.David Boyd 125 199 324 37 75.Brinley Blayne 143 181 324 44 100.Todd Tamboline 131 170 301 40 Special Olympics, December 14.Norm Forsyth 145 225 370 45 41.Daemon Baker 142 202 344 54 76.F.H. Broadbent 134 188 322 32 101.Marilyn Tamboline123 178 301 41 5: Mahjor Bains, 146; Jimmy 15.Lester Clare 170 198 368 40 42.Doug Grams 152 192 344 50 77.Jean Cunningham 146 176 322 35 102.Ron Calberry 104 195 299 34 Beck, 156; Sharon Way, 160; 16.Joy Williams 148 220 368 45 43.Dennis J. Anderso 141 203 344 44 17.Monica Strohmieir 167 200 367 50 44.Jeremy Byron 146 197 343 41 78.Jade Baker 132 189 321 50 103.Sarah Bateman 128 170 298 30 Gloria Dale, 193; Sammy 18.Chris Marks 152 215 367 44 45.Avery Brown 143 199 342 41 79.Hank Doerksen 131 190 321 33 104.Leslie Gordon Price, 154. 129 164 293 32 19.Jim Kozma 158 208 366 40 46. Mike Berni 150 191 341 57 80.Jerome Gillham 137 · 183 320 40 105.AI &Pock 122 164 286 30 81 .Brent Baker 125 194 319 45 20.Mary·Anne Legg 152 214 366 56 4H~atreya Baker 129 212 341 34 106.Chris Garcia 125 160 285 38 21.Jeffrey Gillham 138 226 364 42 48.Grant Tamboline 149 192 341 36 82.Cassie Chernincha 134 185 319 35 107.Chris Mintenko 124 160 284 32 22.Jim Goldie 145 215 360 42 49.Tixie Van Reest 152 188 340 35 83.Tobin E~es 132 187 319 43 23.Gien Speed 151 209 360 43 50.Jessi Grams 144 196 340 46 84.Jeane Villadsen 140 176 316 38 108.Phil Tamboline 120 164 284 35 24.Casey Steele 164 196 360 54 51 .Cathy Stringer 147 193 340 42 85.Robbie Robertson 142 173 315 52 109 .Robert Mintenko 117 155 272 36 25.Basil Chow 151 208 359 47 52 .Wolfgang Temme! 136 203 339 42 86.Seth Byron 139 176 315 27 110llynch 105 167 272 34 26.Malcolm Legg 160 199 359 42 53.Bill Hitchcock 138 200 338 40 87.Dorothy Hitchcock 121 193 314 44 111 Hannie Snetsinger 105 160 265 28 $5000.00 Christmas Cash! to one lucky customer who purchases a vehicle 5i ISlEGG lUMBER lTD. during the year-end dearan on till Jan. 15, 2002. ·1-,800-819-4331 A18 "' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH PENDER ISLANDS Call Sherrie Subdivision requests on table at Trust meeting • at Sussex By KAE CHARMAN Islands Trust land Use bylaws reminded the public that the question was rumoured to 5.6-hectare (14-acre) parcel Buyers Agent 1-800-291-6601 Staff Writer would still apply. to these hydrant in the subdivision have belonged to a -Japanese into two of equal size, one for 629-6350 Pender Island In a marathon of mini parcels. would remain accessible to family before the time of ' each of the two parties cur www.propertyonpender.com meetings, the North Pender Differences between bare the North and South Pender internment of Canadian/ rently in residence, the owner [email protected] Island Trust Committee land and free-hold strata title fire departments. Japanese people. Through of an adjacent property presided over subdivision are minimal, but according to Not one of Tyndalwood's research, Grenier intends to expressed dismay that the requests, bylaw amendment Bill Grenier, free-hold title 22 lots have sold yet. locate the name of the family community was being asked TRINCOMALI applications and a parkland would be more attractive to Although the Greniers have and, if found to be true, name to take responsibility for per TRANSPORT CO. donation at a Saturday infor buyers. He explained that owned the property for more the park after the family and sonal difficulties between mation/public hearing/town development would still be than 23 years, strata-title was dedicate a plaque in their partners of the property. She (250) 360·7426 hall meeting. It began at 10 controlled in terms of build not registered until 1995. honour. requested that a third-party wee a.m. with a presentation by ing architecture, including Carolyn Stewart, coordina The Trust committee felt covenant be instituted and an PROPANE the owners of the minimum house size and con tor for the Islands Trust Fund, that general approval was easement trail dedicated to Tyndalwood subdivision on formity to topographical fea assured those attending that received from members of the provide public access to park Hooson Road. tures. The difference would the Trust Fund's first priority public who were present and land behind. Bill and Sharon Grenier, be that potential buyers would would be protection of exist the Tyndalwood application Other members of the pub owners of the property known be allowed to see develop ing features. She said a man would be added to the Trust's lic felt the subdivision would as Tyndalwood, were on hand ment guidelines before pur agement plan would be devel program. set a precedent, potentially to answer questions about chasing, whereas previously oped, hopefully within six Bylaws 134, 135, 136 and affecting many properties by their proposed subdivision. In they were asked to submit months of acquisition and 137 were also heard through "breaking the 10-acre rule." exchange for the creation of building plans for approval in with public consultation. Park out- the day in public hear Others objected to this four more lots in the 22-lot advance. trails already in place would ings. Most were read through inference, thinking the com subdivision on lands formerly Concern over water be maintained or developed as a matter of protocol with munity "small-minded" to known as Site 6, the Greniers resources on neighbouring for low-impact recreational no public objection, having attempt to extract a price intend to donate 44 hectares properties was expressed. access. Stewart assured that already gone through exten from a situation that had (93.3 acres), including the Though most of the wells the second step would be to sive public process. nothing .to do with flagrant peak at Mount Menzies, to on each lot generate one to seek a local management However, Bylaw 137 cov flaunting of the bylaws, but two gallons of water per team, such as the Pender the Islands Trust Fund as ering the Helin/Lalonde Scarff was simply the result of an minute, there is at least one Island Parks Commission. parkland. Road subdivision raised some unworkable agreement well in excess of 50 gallons Concern was expressed in The 44-hectare piece was hackles at the meeting. While between two partites. and it was requested that con removing 44 hectares from previously deemed "common some members of the public Discussion of these bylaw sideration be given to supply the island's tax base, but Bill property" to owners of the spoke in favour of the subdivi amendments was closed after bare land strata properties in ing the entire subdivision Grenier could not estimate the sion which would divide a each public hearing. the subdivision. Approval from this one high-producing amount of money involved. from the Islands Trust would well. Stewart explained that the dedicate the parkland for pub Trustee Em Round said the Trust did not give grants in lic use and allow for free-hold impact on neighbouring wells lieu of taxes when they strata ownership on the would not be clear until every acquired a piece of property. First Aid Aid remainder of the parcel. All well was in use and he Historically, the parcel in Make sure your kit is ready far action. Air bag_saves driver's life By PAMELA BROOKS ly babies to be born next SIDNEY PHARMACY LTD. Staff Writer PENDER year. Donny and Robin Ethel Pearson's car flew expect their baby in early 656·1168 656·07 44 off the sharp curve of February; Deborah and Tod 2416 Beacon 2425B Bevan Einah's Hill this week. It SNIPPETS Bullard expect their first was the most badly smashed hosted about 50 people at baby next July. Maybe it's vehicle Chris Vernon of Pro the Legion Hall. Goodies something in the water? Stock Auto had ever seen. galore and a circle of laugh Good wishes with the happy Ethel's car air bag saved her ter ensued as each partici expansion of the family. Sale Held Over life. pant displayed the exchange Pierre of' Pistou Grill She has a few small cuts gift they received. hosted the media celebrity Inventory Clearanc~ on her hands from the bro Friendly neighbours Jurgen Gothe with an art ken windscreen. Her reading Arthur, Sanae and Keota food presentation designed glasses remained intact in Kikuchi have personalized to harmonize with the fine OVER 40 UNITS ON DISPLAY the glove compartment but their Port Washington wines. Twenty-two lucky the car had crashed among Home. Sanae has chosen a people imbibed and densely packed trees, shrubs soft yellow with bright pink savoured the flavoured sens and bushes and into Earl's for the front porch. es on Friday, December 7. Osburn field. Ethel was smiling with Participating stores and Pender Pure water is now 1~ life at the library on Friday · available at Pender Lumber. studios are delighted that Regal Wood morning, with Sandy in his Customers can refill their Joanne Day won the fabu Sale Price truck. own clean bottles with lous basket of prizes at the $583 Earl Hastings and Val Ultra-Pure reverse osmosis Fourth Annual Port Melville returned from a local water. Washington Christmas Tour cruise through the Panama There are two Wein fami- held on Saturday. Canai."Val said it was a very lovely, lazy way to holiday. Chimnea She particularly e njoyed outtdo1or Gas their stop at Costa Rica. Fire Monday, December 3, the Propane or Pender Island Chamber of Natural Gas Commerce Christmas Party Extend SUmmer WiiS$1195 Accent Inn-Victoria makes it a little easier to $849 Serving enjoy your Christmas Shopping. ]Only * Free gift wrapping at Mayfair Mall for guests Salt Spring Island * Restaurant discount at Brannigans(10% off lunch & dinner) ti;, I t~13 •i'J tH f:JI.~ f'i r;, I r;]• [t] ~I SINCE 1964 * Free parking (within walking distance to Mayfair Mall) FURNACES- OIL, GAS, ELECTRIC 653-4201 H $69 s/d BOILERS 0 CLEARANCE GAS & WOOD WOODSTOVES Accent Includes HRV'S OUTDOOR GAS PRODUCTS MANTLES Now Serving Inns Continental Breakfast VI lid Ffi, Sat & Sun nights to CHIMNEYS FREE ESTIMATES WATERTANKS Pender Islands Dec 31.101 Subject to waillbilty & taxes MASONRY SATISFACTION BARBEQUES 629-3919 1-800-663-0298 VENTILATION - GUARANTEED! ______FURNACES______, Ask for "Shopping Getaway" www.accentlnns.com S~ D r;::::;:::::;11-11 HECTOR'S HEATING 10~ff i ~ OIL TANKS Service Coupon i REYNOLDS 3233 Maple St, Victoria BC V8X 4Y9 ~ & VENTILATION Ltd. CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • WATE.RTANKS Gas, Electric, : #203-2031 Malaview Ave. W., Sidney, B.C. FURNACES 655-0661 Oil, Heat Pumps l E.B ------~ GULF ISLANDS DRIFlWOOD PENDERS EDITION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001 • A19 Choir event puts Pender in the mood for Christmas By KAE CHARMAN cially when Hazell danced the Silent Night as the chorus Staff Writer hula. The audience clearly filed out, leaving only Staar Pender Choir members, loved this twosome. playing on keyboard and under the direction of Zorah Seven drummers drum Jasmine Dine stroking the last Staar and joined by many tal ming began the second half of notes on her violin. ented members from our the concert. With djembes all An excellent performance community, put a seasonal in a row Ginny Neale, Jo by all, including the audience, smile on everyone in the Atkins, John Eckfeldt, Sharon and a tribute to Staar, who packed house in Home for the Slaney, Anne Quitzau, Doreen pulled the whole thing togeth Holidays, a Christmas concert Williams and Linda Wolfe led er after many choir members and variety show on Saturday. a wild call-and-response took sabbatical this session, The Community Hall was Nigerian song called Ara Mi leaving few lower voices to decorated to fit the mood, Le, which means "my whole hold down the bottom end. with graceful bows of forest self is well, very, very well on Jim Pugh handled sound, greenery, candles, poinsettias this earth." Their rhythms Colin McLarty kept the lights and a magnificent lighted built to a frenzied pitch, then shining, choir members baked wreath on the wall behind the smoothed out for a tender magnificent goodies (served stage. ending response. with spiced hot apple juice) In bright colours, Santa Pat Haugh sang the beauti for intermission, and Staar hats, baubles and bangles, ful Huron Carol while playing acknowledged those fledgling GINGERBREAD DREAM: From left, Danette Stranan, Amy Stranan, Dorothy performers filed in while Staar folk guitar. Soft and warm, performers who had the Murdoch and Nora Brulotte crowd around the Pender Bakery's gingerbread tickled the keyboard to her style soothed cranky courage to get up on stage house, which is up for grabs to the lucky person who correctly guesses the num Hallelu, Hallelu. Emcees babies in the audience. even though their knees were ber Of pennieS in the jar. PhotobyOerricklundy Brent Marsden and Lynne Kathy Mcintyre sang Joni Wells kept the evening light Mitchell's "I wish I had a hearted and jovial with antics, river, I could skate away on," introductions and apprecia- her voice filling the hall in IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFETO DRINK? . tion. full, rich tones, her guitar gen gz;liday Advertising Beginning with White tly cradled against the rich red Contamination can occur without Christmas, led by Susan Trice, velvet of her dress. Having a Christmas or Boxing Day Sale? audience members became And in her debut as a bass changes in colour or taste. player, Natasha O'Reilly Like to extend Holidays Greetings part of the show with partici $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours joined mom and dad, EunHee · patory singing. Thanks go to to your customers? Be Safe • Test Annually! Island Tides for the loan of and Ricci, for two pieces of song sheets. Between Trice music. The first was an origi ON THE PENDERS, CALL PAMELA BROOKS m RESEARCH and Ann Hekkanen, sing-a nal tune called 0 911 WTC, longs were skillfully led and followed by John Lennon's ·629·3151 or 629·6592 10115-C McDonald Park Rd. Sidney, B.C. VSL 3X9 interspersed throughout the So This Is Christmas, written 656-1334 program. more than 35 years ago. The Wells read an excerpt from hatchling bass player grooved an Elizabeth Bowen piece to into a fine slide up the fret See Waterfall :;S;· i\:%. • . ·. ·.· iih-. introduce Kelly Dine and board at the end of each piece. 'Ex~~ for a massage 5th A' . "' wm Jacquie Dandeneau singing Nice effect, Natasha. at the ~,: \\"'·)~#/ U. ur.. ,:::~:-<· · _· r.- . - , : .,7fo. , _:::· CONSTANCE ADAIR passed . ART CLASSES. Watercolour away peacefully on December or acrylics, in small group ~HEREFORD 5, 2001 at Lady Minto setting. January-March. HOLIDAYS! Hospital. She will be sadly Beginners-Advanced . Call Wf' Additional words missed by her husband Jack, JAMES MARTIN WILKINSON, Val Konig. 537-9531 . Good We're staying open 25¢ each originally from London, sister Bev Arnold, son Carman Gilt Idea! Ontario, spent the last half of Adair, nieces and nephews: 'til 8 pm. Friday, 3 for 2 his short, wondrous life (the Greg, Nancy, Scott, Rachal FOR A complete calendar of Dec. 14th to share Run your ad for 2 weeks and and other family members. A coming events check the 111 Hereford Ave. past 18 years) happily sur some holiday cheer! invites you to their get a third week FREE! rounded and embraced by graveside service was held on Driftwood Community friends and fellow artisans as a Saturday, December 8, 2001. Calendar, in our office in the 11 PRIVATE PARTY, Upper Ganges Centre, 328 . :· :.fP-. l,9;; lfl J~ !:''1j; Christmas Events resident of Saltspring Island, Hayward's Funeral Service. - :~ta la la Ia! ,;; MERCHANDISE ADS ONLY Lower Ganges Road , or on · B.C. The youngest of Donald .;·r " ~#,\• Sorry, no refunds, no and Ellen's five boys, James our website at http://www. gu lfislands. net. /IlL Sa.ildd. Thursday. Dec. 13 TUESDAY passed away on Friday, •:•Candles of Hope December 7, 2001 , in Victoria, SANTA SHIP Night- Thanks to Use the calendar for event B'f-tk,-Sea. eluuudt LATE TO Ul.ft•IJolll.- B.C. as a result of a sudden, the onshore crew: The Lions, planning, to make sure your Service: Coping with a 20 words or less unexpected illness. James was Pipers, Dan, Yvonne, Boyd , date doesn't conflict with Stressful Season - $1 0".50 much-loved for his humour, his and Fool Number One. Thanks someone else's. BpmS~ 2:00pm talent as an actor and musi to The offshore Crew: Additional words Bellingham Lions, our Coast ADVANCED WILDERNESS cian, his always happy disposi first aid course on SSI in :1>~15 Sunday. Dec. 16 35¢ each tion, and his ability to share Guard and The One and only •:• Advent Ill Worship Deadline TUESDAY SPM Santa. From "Hot Chocolate on 2002 (Jan., Feb. or March) . and spread love so generously. Interested? Phone Lo Service - I 0:00 am He was faithful, joyful and tri the Dockolate". See you next • DISPLAY year. Camps, 653-4265. •:• Burgoyne Churcfi umphant throughout his life, 1icheU$f5 I WISH to sincerely thank Dr. BATIKED OVEN mitts, tea Service of Lessons, CLASSIFIED$ meeting all challenges with a ~.,.,..jidj ai IJrxuUik p~ t.: tk shrug of optimism. His inno Karen Berg and the nurses cozies by Akiko. See you at Readings and Carols : $10.75 cent naivete made him a per and staff of Lady Minto Last Minute Craft faire this c:;ggstgi _ .(;:I:IU. ! . r:' .t. . ~ c/mv,. 3:00pm per column inc son of incomparable decency Hospital for their excellent care weekend at Mahon Hall. (minimum size one inch) and kindness. James shared of my wife, Constance. Also, PIXIE GLASSWORKS is ~ Sunday. Dec. 23 Border: Add $2 many years with his love, Rose thank you to our many friends having a Christmas Open A Class Act •:• Advent IV Worship Frequency discounts available Graham, and was a special for their help. -Jack Adair. Studio Sale! December 14 - Servke and Christmas friend and the beloved WE WISH TO thank everyone 16, 12 noon 'till 8 p.m. You've Pageant - 10 :00 am REGIONAL Godfather of Fraea. James for the many ways you have seen us at the Saturday was a cherished uncle to shown us your love and sup Market with our hand-blown 12th Annual Monday. Dec. 24 CLASSIFIED$ Sean , Mariah, Sarah , Ryan, port Most of all, your personal glass, aromatherapy pen ~ •:•Christmas Eve For information, LAST MINUTE Stephanie, Rebecca, Blair and accounts of how you remem dants, flower & mushroom Candlelight Services of Simone. He will be sadly call 537-0028 CHRISTMAS BUY ber our Steve continue to heal beads, pipes and more . Le ssons and C:arols - missed by these children, and our spirits. Georgia VANCOUVER Great gifts for $5 and up! CI\AFT FAIR 7:00 and 9:00pm ISLAND many other people from coast Asproloupos and Family. 110 Tahouney Ad (Fulford to-coast who appreciated his where Morningside & LIVE NATIVITY MAHON HALL Monday. Dec. 25 $89 entertaining wit and passion for Sunnyside meet) 653-0012. Fri., Sat., Sun. •:•Christmas Day You r 25w ordc lassified ad living. The youngest of five ~ PLAY ~ boys , James was pre HEARTWORKS FURNITURE ~ ~ December Communion Service - appears in the Gulf Islands deceased by his loving father CElEBRATE your Gallery, please join us to cel followed by a carol 14, 15, 16 10:00 am Driftwood (Salt Spring& Donald in 1995, and is sadly ebrate our opening. Enjoy a sing and hot chocolate 10 am-4pm •:•Community Christmas special events warm drink and good food. missed but happily celebrated Dec. 23- 7pm Lunch - 12:00 pm Pen Mr Islands) and 15 by his mother Ellen and her here! Saturday, December 15, 1 -4 Over 35 participants ~ (Sun -;. community papers on V.I. husband Wayne of London, Call 537-9933 p.m. Mansell Farm , 301 ,. and "A Holiday · Phone 537-5812for Over 262;455 readers. Ont.; brother John and wife Mansell Road. F()odFestH more iflfo. Chris tine of Stratford, Ont. ; · brother David and wife Katie of I.SLAND BUY LOWER Esquimalt, B.C.; brother Robert MAINLAND and wife Joanne of Burlington, E.SCAPADE.S Ont. ; his closest-in-age brother uuNUMI'fED" • COMMUNITY CELEBRATION. $89 Thomas (Ted) of Maple Ridge, OPENING ••••••••••• EVERYONE WELCOME A Your 25 word classifi ed ad B.C.; and many other members 5Afl.lRDAY, of the Wilkinson and CoDyre :4: Come together to celebrate the _. ap pearsi n15 community DECEMBER 15th & creation of a huge new park and & papers inth el ower mainland. families across Canada. In trib HAPPY ute to and in celebration of his 25TH 10% OFF _. the total protection of the • Over 525,455 readers. life, James will be remembered ALL MERCHANDI5E • Maxwell Lake Watershed • at an "open microphone/ BIRTHDAY . SUNDAY, DEC. 16 & BUYBC potluck" event to be held at the JEN * Paddling & Camping Beaver Point Hall on Saltspring Gear • Walks through the new parkfrom 1:00-2:30 _. INTERIOR Island on Friday, December 14, LOVE, * Outdoor Clothing • Follow the sigTIS along Burgoyne Bay Road • $89 ~eginning at 3 pm and continu AUNTIE ing until ... .!? As an expression * Skateboards REGISTER Your 25 word classified ad of gratitude and celebration for * Snorkeling/Surf NOW! • FULFORD HALL OPENS AT 2:00PM.• appears in 22 community James, please join us on Wear :A (after Santa's Breakfast) A Saltspring on Friday, and/or • Travel Accessories ... papers in the interior. Over contribute to the Heart and • Ski Gloves & Hats _. Speeches from 3:00 to 4:00 - 208,856 readers. Stroke Foundation. • Music from 4:00 to 9:00 • ANNE DEWAR BOYD. The A FREE SANDWICHES , MUFFINS, COFFEE, • BCYCNA family of Mrs. Anne Boyd NETWORK regrets to announce the death - TEA AND JUICE AND A HUGE CAKE CLASSIFIED$ of their mother on December 8, • BRING A POTLUCK DISH .. 2001 at Lady Minto Hospital. A For more information, call 653-9202 :A $309 She was predeceased by her Your 25 word classified will husband Dr W.J. Boyd of - SEE YOU ALL THERE- LET,S PARTY! - appear inmore than 11 0 Winnipeg , Manitoba. Surviving Happy 50th Anniversary are three children Will iam Ruby & Gardy Webster community newspapers in Dewar (Sandra) of Winnipeg, Our new book has Barre Chura (John) of ••••••••••• BC and theYukon . Over 2.3 Dauphin, Manitoba and Nancy arrived just in timefor million readers. Hardy (Michael) of Salt Spring Christmas!....,., Island and their families. Also PAYMENT surviving are the four sons of The Salt Spring Dr. Boyd, W. Thomas (Diane) of Experience 'Tis the season to • We can accept payment Vanc ouver, R. Jamie MD Recipies for Body, by cash, direct debit, (Karin), J.D. (Sherry) and R. Mind & Spirit share... Mastercard or Visa. Bruce MD (Karen MD) all of • Classifieds are prepaid Winnipeg , Manitoba and their COME VISIT THE unless you have an families. She was also prede AUTHORS! advertising account. ceased by her son Daniel Dewar but is survived by his Sunday. Dec. 1() 1-:{ son Michael of Red Deer, Salt 5}pring Books 2 • In person at our office at Alberta. Also predeceased by for 328 Lower Ganges Road, her first husband William Dewar. Anne spent 20 years as Ganges an employee of Sears, the last 1 • By telephone, 250-537-9933, eight as a training supervisor ART or fax, 250-537-2613 during which she traveled all the provinces of Alberta, • By email to Saskatchewan, and the North SHOW Selected Fine Art Prints classified @gulfislands.net West Territories . She also Recent paintings by (no attachments please) spent 11 years as a volunteer for the Museum of Man & JACK AVISON Jill Louise Campbell - • By post to Driftwood, Nature Winnipeg, Manitoba. A 328 Lower Ganges Road, private family farewell will be at the SaH Spring Island, B.C. Galleries held at her request. In lieu of ROASTING CO. V8K2V3. flowers donations can be sent to the Lady Minto Hospital fund , 135 Crofton Road, Salt From Carolyn, Deb, Pam, Cindy. Scot &families. POLICIES Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1. Please check your ad after the firS! insertion. Hayward's Funeral Service. Shouldan error appear in an advertisemenl, Drillwood Publishing Lid. is only liablel orlhe amount paidlor the space occupied by lhe portion of the advertisment inIIIl ich lhe error occurred. Drillwood Publishing Lid. will accept responsibility lor onlyof'll irrored insertion. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13; 200f ..,- A21--. .,.- GENERAL MANAGER. SPECIAL NEEDS educational NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Salt Spring Mackenzie, BC. As General & life skills support. Call 1-800-663-1441 - 24h rs. Alcoholics COMMERCIAL ACREAGE for Manager of Mackenzie Co<:pera David Brown 537-2275 Contact Robert, 653-4197. Anonymous Centre School rent. Saturna Island - organic tive ~ must assume full respon STONE MEGALITHS to base FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics services Meetings presents apple orchard, 2 greenhouses, sibility for all aspects of success ment renos. Shinto arches to meet in homes for mutual sup Salt Spring _ 537-7573 ~-"T""-"T sales shop. Long-term . Great fully operating a Food Store includ home and furniture repair. No port. Call 537-2543. SALT SPRING ISlAND sunny location . Abundant ing ma!Xeting merchandising, con Galiano ___ 539-2222 the Sth annual LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE job too small. Call Shaun CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring - water. (250) 539-2975. trolling and human resource man Adams. 537-4942. toll-free 1-877-435-7544. Pender ___ 629-3631 NOTitE OF HAIR SALON has space avail agement. You must possess a WIN1ERFES1 minimum of 3 years retail man NEED HELP? Hard worker DRESSINGS FREE to cancer able - for rent? part-time hair Women's only- BUSINESS agement experience in a food available for odd jobs; carpen patients by the Order of the Saturday, December 15th MEETING stylist? esthetician? or? Call store, combined with exceptional try, yardwork, landscaping . Eastern Star. Contact Ida Thursday nights 5:15p.m. 11 :OOam ~ 4:00pm The Salt Spring Island me, Fiona at Locks, Stock & skills in customer service and Creative, committed and reli McManus, 537-5423. Please call 537-7573 Barbershop. 537-8842. able. Island references. Cedar managing people. If ',QU have the at the Salt Spring Centre Local Trust Committee will de Trey 537-4022 355 Blackburn Road be meeting to consider ATTENTION INVENTORS - skills in customer service and various matters of general We have all the solutions you managing people. If ',QU have the RELIABLE WORKER available ilt- for wood chopping & yardwork. Bring your family and business, such as need! Free information. Call skills and abilities to meet our applications received, toll-free 1-866-877-2836 - 24 expectations, foreword your You supply tools, I supply enjoy an afternoon of: hrs. resume to: General Manager, labour. Island references. bylaw reviews and meeting $15/hr. Call Stuart at 653- *Delicious Food notes. ATTENTION : MOMS, New Mackenzie Co-operative Ltd., Box 190, 103 - 403 Mackenzie Blvd ., 0057. a~ulf *Live Entertainment Canadians & Others. Work at Mackenzie, BC, VOJ 2CO. Fax *Affordable All Day Crafts DATE: Thursday, home . $ Unlimited Income HANDYMAN - HOME & yard December 20th, 25(}9974715. maintenance. Lewis Cornwall *Toy Boat Building Potential. Call now toll-free 1- -~~~nds· Optical 2001 800-585-0451 . www.uwin2 .net QUALIFIED MEAT Cutter. 537-4570. SALT SPRING *Pocket Person TIME: 1:15 p.m. Superrna!Xet experience required. EXPERIENCED HOME care ISLAND FOUNDATION Tuesday-Friday CONTRACTS NOW available Send resume: Box 280, Banff, for the 2002 season to grow worker. Has worked with ••• your community 10:00-5:00 PLACE: Hart Bradley AB, T1L 1M. Fax 403-762-8319. clients with Parkinson's , foundation. Closed Saturdays Echinacea and Seabuckthorn . Email: [email protected]. Memorial Hall Guaranteed prices. For more Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's. 323 Lower Ganges Road (lion's Club) Accommodation available. Can do transfers & overnights. Help enhance the quality of (Lancer Building) info call Get Real Natural life in your Island commu RICHARD WEATHERALL 103 Bonnet Home & Body Products, 780- STORE MANAGER - Manning, Has car. Clean & companion ~ Avenue, Ganges Alberta . As Store Manager of able. Island references. 653- nity. You can do this by con WENDY ANDERSON 499-7111 or 1-780-997-4376. 9866. tributing to our/your co m (Opticians) Manning Foods Ltd. you must 537-2648 Office CHHiSYIAS HoURS Starting at 1:15 p.m. , up to GREAT CANADIAN Dollar assume full responsibility for all munity endowment fund . 45 minutes will be available Store franchise opportunities. 537-2214 Residence ChristmasE ve, Dec. 24, closed at 4pm aspects of successfully operating Even $10 will help make a for th e public to di scuss With more than 100 stores a Food Store including ma!Xeting across Canada, we offer one lasting difference. All contri ChristmasDay, Dec. 25 N Closed N local land use matters with merchandising, controlling and the Local Trust Committee. of the most thrilling and afford butions are pooled and pre human resource management. HAIRCUT? COLOUR? Boxing Day, Dec. 26 N Closed N Those who wish to present a able franchises to own. To You must possess a minimum of 2 served in the endowment more formal petition, or learn more, visit our website: fund. The interest earned on Highlights? Profess io nal New Year'sEve, Dec. 31, 11am- 3am www.dollarstores.com or call years retail management experi mobile hair designer still has ence in a food store, combined it is distributed annually to a make a delegation to the toll free 1-877-388-0123. openings before Christmas. New Year's Day Brunch 11 am- 3pm Committee as an Agenda with exceptional skills in customer CERTIFIED HOME Support wide range of worthy Island Call Carol at Shearwizardry item, must advise Islands ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? service and managing people. If Attendant, mature, sensitive, charitable organizations. Work on-line at home $500 - 537-8443. Trust staff at least one week ~ have the skills and abilities to warm and caring. Experienced These vary from year to year $1500 /month PIT, $5000 + meet our expectations, forward in care of Altzeimer's, in advance of the meeting so F/T. 1-866-200-0561 as community priorities that they can be added to the your resume to: Human Parkinson 's, palliative and www.yourdreamliveshere .com Resources Manager, Federated change. You can help also beginning of the Agenda. For more. Excellent references. For PIZZA FRANCHISE Co-operatives Ltd., Box 2260, professional caregiving, 537- by having your purchases at information about the Edmonton , AB, TSJ 2P5. Fax 5837. Thrifty 's and at GVM credit Party Time r: (:t;: Agenda, please call the Opportunity. New location available , B.C. and Alberta . 780-452-3997. ted to the SSI Foundation. Ren ta I ~* ~:. · Islands Trust at 537-9144. Turn key operation . Existing s ~;:~:->r~4f~\ · '",_.i. :'1iJ:~~cr: FRENCH LESSONS Further information, includ locations for sale: Agass iz SS/ EMPLOYMENT ing latest annual report, is From TENTS to UTENSILS Conversation or tutoring . $65,000, Fort St. John OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. let our experience make SERVICES Are you having a problem con freely available upon Prepare for your trip to France $70,000, Chatwind $40,000. your event special. or become a real bilingual Are you unemployed and need trolling your eating? If you're request, without obligation. Financing available or AOC . Complete consultation & Canadian. Call Isabelle 537- IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip Call Spiro Panagopoulos. Tel : help with your job search? Are interested in helping yourself, Phone 537-2501 (Bob Rush ) tion label has the date high service at no extra cost 0723 604 .942 .8414, Fax: you thinking about re-training? we're interested in helping you. 117/tfn TUTOR FOR HIRE All ages, lighted, now is the time to 604.942.8427. Info. 537-8428. Pick ups at Love My Kitchen, renew! If you are receiving Employment most subjects. 537-5236 Insurance Benefits (or have ALANONIALATEEN A program DIAL-A-PRAYER downtown. email: TRAINING PROGRAMS. Take WITNESS NEEDED who was received these benefits within the for family and friends of alco 537-4734 ~.ron behind my car in the accident last 3 years) have a variety of holics. For further information Please call Susan or Joy control of your future! Call us RELIABLE HARDWORKING we AN INTERFAITH SERVICE for information on training pro on October 30, 8:50 a.m. at call 537-9858 or 537-2941. at 537-4577, phone/fax. labourers and carpenters for programs available to assist you. OF THE grams, financial assistance, Central intersection. 537-1079. PRESCRIPTION DRUG 537-0909 cell. construction site in the Fulford Counsellor comes to SSt once UNITED CHURCH B.C. student grants, loans and a week and services are free. Misuse Support Group, Friday other funding that may be Area. Fax resume to Ray mornings . Call Salt Spring 111 Hereford Ave. , SAVE ON SUNDAY Dean 250 539.-2033. available. G_anadian Tourism Please call Marta Community Services at 537- Salt Spring Island, B.C. Reduce Reuse Recycle College. 1-800-668-9301. TruckS from YOU DECIDE your income . at 1-888-993-2299 9971 for more information. VBK 2T3 A NEW CAREER? Train to be $19.95 pluskm Work from home on computer. an Apartment/ Condominium 537·6099 $1 000 - $5000+ P. T/ F.T. 1 BOO Manager. Many jobs! Job some restrictions apply 349-5749 . www.afutureon line.com. placement assistance. AII ~udget Areas .- Government Registered e EXCITING , INNOVATIVE Program . Information/ opportunity for those collect brochure (604) 681-5456, 1- ing unemployment insurance 800-665-8339, www.rmti.ca. THANK benefits. Potential to form a MICROSOFT OFFICE YOU co-op maki ng and distributing Specialist. Training will help Unity Flags. Musicians, writ you get a good paying job fast! To all who applied for ers, performers wanted to The Achieve Learning Ctr pro form traveling mini-circus pro vides a variety of programs the recently-advertised moting planetary unity and with excellent tra ining. Call world peace. Unity Flag LET•s GET KONIG & SON now for programs starting position of account Society: . January. 1-866-421-8164; www.islandnet.com/-flag. Call I FIREWOOD achieve@ intergate.bc.ca; representative. 653-4968. STARTED! Serving Salt Spring 20 years www.achieve-consulting.com The position has LOOKING FOR A change of Bring your sketches & ideas Organically Grown Firewood scenery? The Lac La Biche A"Quality Homes and together we'll design (or F1REWOOD LOGS WANTED been filled. upgrade} your dream home. (will compensate owner} District Natural Gas Co-op of Distinction" Through the use of computer has an immediate opening for MAZDA CAR key found out V;Jhc/4 • .., aided drafting, we'll quickly pro 537-9531 a certified gas utility operator, side Luigi's Pizza, Friday {Jo,uf..,c/iq., (I 980J .I!IJ. duce the working drawings additional experience in you'll take to your contractor. December 7. Owner may claim Building Island Homes at Luigi's. burner tip service and furnace replacement would be an for three generations. PLEASE CALL LOST SILVER CHAIN and 3 asset. Closing date : Kent John amulets lost on Friday in the December 28, 2001. Please HELSET DESIGN 537-5463 537-9857 Ganges area. Reward 537- fax or mail your resume to: 537-1037 4155. Great sentimental Lac La Biche District Natural Fax 537-5407 and ask for .Jim value. PAYDAY LOANS! Bad Credit? Gas Co-op, Box 1050, Lac La 222/tfn ATTENTION : MISSING $300 No Credit? No Problem. Biche, AB , TOA 2CO . camera recently lost, Cannon Borrow up to $1000 until pay Attention : Phil Lane . Fax WALTERIRJSER zoom lens. Small, silver, day. Have a job? Get a loan 780-623-4900. square. Fits in hand, form fit Guaranteed! 1 hour Approval COMMERCIAL PLUMBER &SONS ting black leather case. 1-866-3-PAYDAY 24 hrs/7 required for work in Northern Precious Europe photos Construction Ltd. days. www.prldirect.com. Alberta. Must be self-moti inside. $500 reward for camera Residential & Commercial & film. $100 reward for film . EXPERT PSYCHICS. Try Us vated. Resume required . Sharon's Contact Terry 780-618-7039. Personalized service Thank you 653-9806. First! Your Future Revealed by from plans to completion Country Home Your Personal Psychic. Sincere Fax resume to 780-624-2190. FOUND: "50 YEAR" pin out 537-4014 side Liquor store on Saturday. & Genuine Readings. Call 24 SERVICE TECHNICIAN for GULF 537-5247 - 537-5092 Owner may claim at the hours. 1-900-561-2100 heating and plumbing Salt Spring Island ~ Kitchens ~ Baths Driftwood. $2.95/min. 18+ required for work in Northern COAST 222llln ~ Fine Architectural Alberta. Must be self-moti " Products ~ Furniture WEIGHT LOSS - Product Approved By Health Canada. vated. Resume required. MATERIALS EAGLE CLEAN-UP CELEBRATE Contact Terry 780-618-7039. www.dietmagic.info Serving the Gulf Islands THE SPECIAL Fax resume to 780-624-2190. &HAULING CRIMINAL RECORD? Salt Spring, Galiano, 3 ton Hyab flat deck, 1 ton EVENTS INYOUR SHEET METAL mechanic Canadian pardon seals record. Mayne, Penders dump. We haul everything big LIFE: U.S. waiver permits legal required for work in Northern or small. Logs to lumber. Birth announcements, American entry. Why risk Alberta . Must be self -moti Rock to sand. Cars, trucks, vated . Resume required . *READY MIX Birthdays, employment, licensing, travel , *WASHED GRAVEL yard and garden soil. Also arrest, deportation, property Contact Terry 780-618 -7039. demolitions, house, barns. Anniversaries, etc. Fax resume to 780-624-2190. * REINFORCED STEEL confiscation? Canadian - U.S. Call for esumare HONESTOL'S PLACE A PHOTO AD IN Immigration specialists . 1- POSITIONS VACANT IN * BAGGED CEMENT 325 Rainbow Rd. THE DRIFTWOOD! 800-34 7-2540. Regina, SK. Journeyman * SEPTIC TANKS Marll CbldiiV, 531-2116 FIREWOOD Call and ask about costs. technicians or 4th Year • GUARANTEED CORD Apprentices to work on class * SCAFFOLDING RENTAL 537-4369 Peter, Rick or FIND WHAT YOU'RE *REDUCE* Cut, Split & delivered LOOKING FOR IN THE 8 trucks & trailers. Excellent Fiona benefits &wage package. Call 537-2611 *REUSE* • Cedar fence rails DRIFTWOOD Service Manager at 306-789- Rainbow Road Reduce Reuse Recycle 537-9933 CLASSIFIEDS *RECYCLE* 653·4165 7383 or 306-539-1128. 220.1fn DRIFJWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: [email protected] A22 • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2001 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD COMPUTER PROBLE S? LET ME REPAIR, recover, SALT SPRING Island Recycle 2 BEDROOM HOME on 5 ACCOMMODATION INFOR SEE (T,fJE_FORE Set-ups, Installing Software, refurbish your chairs for Xmas. FRASER'S Depot is located at 349 acres near Vesuvius Bay, MATION for the Gulf Islands is YOO!JR'.,. ·i J;JV. IT! Tutoring, Internet. Your place or Cane, seagrass, rush , leather Rainbow Rd . We are open $800 plus utilitie s. N/P. a mouse-click away. www.gul ·. r ours. Yes, we make house calls or fabric. Call Cay1 537-9031 . THIMBLE FARMS Tuesday through Saturday, 10 Available January 1. 1 604 fislands.net days/evenings/ wkends. INFRARED SAUNA for weight 175 ARBUTUS A! ,I\ am to 5 pm . This service is 531-4714, after 6 pm. ~!JfJ. Y:rl~ $25/hr. 20 years exp. Phone .:t' -7t . loss, pain relief, detox of heavy 537-5788 .._,. operated by Salt Spring Island ONE BEDROOM Flat , near Robert. 537 -2888 . Arvana metals and toxins, skin care Community Services. Please lakes. Parking , private Consulting. OPEN 10-4:30 y call The Recycle Depot at 537- %4(Jiop~ . and relaxation . Book your TUES.-SUN. entrance. Available Jan 1st. Visit us in person at ou r COMPUTER PROBLEMS? appointment 653-9939 1200, or Community Services $390 plus utilities. 537-2294 CLOSED MONDAYS at 537-9971 for information on 400 sq. ft. display area or Set-ups, Installing Software, BEAUTIFUL 8 X 10 Himalayan online at www.rentalstop.ca Tutoring, Internet. Your place or UNTIL SPRING 2002 materials accepted for recy Carpet, valued at $2500, cling. Fairiield Realty 11-327 Rainbow Rd . 538-0388 ours. Yes, we make house calls $1400 firm. 653-4425. Property Management days/evenings/ wkends . THIS COLUMN is designed for GRAD DRESSES & Custom BULBS • Extra Lrg. w.front bach, newly $25/hr. 20 years exp. Phone free recycl able items only (no done, quiet neighs, seals at your Robert. 537-2888. Arvana Clothes. Recent grad of fash animals). There is no charge to Consulti ng. ion design school is now offer door,k 5 appl. must see. NIP, N/S, 40·50%0FF place items in th is column . Ads $650 incl. water. ing custom designed clothing . must be submitted in person at FOR SALE: 128MB SD Ram Order now for you r personally • 2 bdrm . collage on owner's THINKING OF modules , $49.95 includes the Driftwood office (328 designed Grad Dresses. For LARGE SELECTION Lower Ganges Road ) by nor prop . Very quiet neigh, nicely A CRUISE? installatio n, 5wo for $89 .95. more information please call cared for, no yard work, NIS, NIP, 537-1264. OF LIVE& CUT mal deadline (Monday 5 pm.) Great deals Lee-Anne at 537-5438. or by fax at 537-2613 or emai l. $675 incl. water. abound! HP LASERJET Mac or PC , SNOW'S COM ING ! Bolens CHRISTMAS TREES! No phone calls please. 537-2833 Postscript 600 DPI, $275. 537- 12hp yard tractor with Come in and spea k to us 2015. COMPOST & COFFEE hydraulics, wheel weights and grounds available for pick up at chains, front blade, rear culti the Salt Spring Roasting Co. U\I~LDBE. vator, dumpin~ trailer. Please contact Barb, 537- Ron Excellent condition $1800 . Pacific Travel Shop BASe 0825. 537-5523 Weisner 653-9820 VACUUMS! VACUUMS ! Computer Repair &Upgrades Repairs, bags & belts, used .I data recovery vacuum bargains. Satisfaction SALT SPRING Music is on the Internet at www.saltspringmu .I PRINTER repairs guaranteed! Salt Spring Linen & Drycleaners, 116 Hereford sic.com. Hear song samples AIR MILES .I new & used computer Avenue, Ganges. 537-2241 . ~:\\\J!:~~!~s{ before you buy. Pay by cheque systems available STORAGE TANKS: water, sep or credit card. More than 30 CDs available. Office Eguioment tic, sewage-holding (polyethyl ~AYLESS Specializing in aluminum ene). Ecological Systems : & stainless steel ~value the is/andfM service and repair sewage-treatment planfs, efflu ISLAND MARINE COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION .I PHOTOCOPIERS ent filters. Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted . AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS 537-9710 .I FAX MACHINES GIS Sales & Rentals 653- 2ii~~r Unleaded Fuels • Diesel .I CASH REGISTERS 4013. Trre; • Batteries • Aa:e STOCK UP for Christmas . 1972 DODGE LONG TERM cute bachelor the TREAD SHED Maple Hill Farm's prize winning, MOTORHOME, 318 cu . in. suite with ocean view, close to 2000 TRIANGLE R.V. CENTRE organically grown walnuts are Propane stove , fridge, fur town. Available December 15 1987 BRONCO, V/6, auto, 4 offers excellent highway expo ready to eat. $3 per pound. nace, double bed, awning . or January 1, furnished or wd., real sweet ...... $4,395 sure for your consignment 653-4444. $1800 firm . Call 653 -4432. unfurnished. $400 + utilities. veh icle. Also parts, service, Leave message for Sarah . 537-5912. 1986 SUBARU std. stw. 2wd, NINTENDO 64 Games wanted. propane, sanitation and 24 New or Used. Please call 537- runs great ...... $1,39 5 FOR RENT : 1 Bedroom FOR SALE: 128MB SD Ram hour car and R.V. wash . 5508 cabin, north end, wood / modules, $39.95 includes 1985 FORD Tempo 4 cyl. auto, Vancouver Island's only com elec , washer. Available installation , two for $69 .95 . plete R.V. centre. Trian9 le LET US give you a Pre low kms ...... $1,395 Christmas treat. Facial , December 15. 537-4 138. 537-1264. 1979 VOLVO stw. 4 cyl, std., nice Homes Ltd., Sidney. Your first R.V. centre off the ferry. 656- Manicure & Pedicure, $65 (reg SUITE FOR rent, 1000 sq It, UNIGLOBE TRAVEL , Salt runner ...... NOW $1 ,695 1122. DL 5916. $103). (Limited time offer). Skin one bedroom , $600. for Spri ng Island, requires a senior 1984 TOYOTA Corolla std. 4dr. Sensations , Grace Point Sale : upright freezer, $500 travel consultan t/manager. sedan, new paint ...... $1,795 Square. 537-8807. and 16" colour TV, $150 . Minimum 3 years experience, 1984 FORD p/u, 6 cyl auto, FAMILY FUN ! Salt Spring Call Susan, 537-5031. Sabre skills an asset , good communication ski lls . Send great runner ..... NOW $2,495 0 DOWN O.A.C." Gu aranteed Cent re School 5th Ann ual NEED SHORT term accom credit approvals. Tru cks, 4x4's, resume to Mindy Stewart, fax 1983 TOYOTA stw 4x4 .. . $995 Win teriest. Saturday, modation in Vancouver? crew cabs, diesels, sport utili December 15th, 11 am. - 4pm. Bedroom in family home (250) 386-3536 or email 1987 FORD p/u, ties, cars & vans. Repo's, bro 355 Blackburn Rd. East Van . Prefer scheduled mstewart@ uniglobepacific.com very clean ...... $3,495 ken leases, heavy duty equip APRIL CORNELL and arrangemen t 1 - 2 persons, IMAC G3 Graphite DV edition, 1985 HONDA PRELUDE, 5 ment. Take over payments. not drop in . $50/ night. (604) 256 ram , 40 gb hard drive, Free delivery. Call Lawrence Koochee Clothing, 25% off at speed ...... $3,495 Stuff 'n' Nonsense in Fulford. 874-5486. DVD/CD, 2 firewire, 2 usb eth Siccia BC's largest finan ce FOR SALE : Kerosene ernet, great for video editing . #2 -111 Robinson Road broker. 1-800-993-3673. 653-4620. Open 10 - 5:30 537-2876 every day. heaters , fl uorescent lights, Comes with program. $975. Vancouver 604-327-6377. large metal! wood desk , 537-2329. END OF SEASON AutofTruck KINDERSLEY, SASK. Anyone Homelite chain saw 922 like GET READY for Mexico. 10 sun funds available. We are approv going through or near there in new , Husqvarna 288 chain tanning sessions for only $50. ~; Duncan ing all applications. Payments the next few weeks with room saw, cutting torches, axes , Makes a great stocking stuffer. from 269 mos, 1 week only. A for a rather large package? mauls, & wedges, 2 artificial North End Fitness, 537-5217. HVUnDRI Will pay. Thanks! 537-1037. working person's truck/car lot. decorated Christmas trees, DO YOU have an idea for a co ''TOP TEN" Are you self-employed (or not)? NEW AT the Tree House, now tru ck canopies, large electri 1994 CHEV 5-10 operative business? The Co Is proof of income a problem? selling as grocery items, cal panel, 55 gallon plastic ope rative Enterprise Centre is Reg/cab, 4 cyl., 5 spd., econo No down payment? Declined salsa, humous, Roast Garlic water barrels, burn barrels, currently accepting applications minical, clean little truck by banks or your dealership? pate, berry sauce, teriyaki assorted glass wind ows & for innovative business ideas, in SALE ...... $9,964 We can help! We will lend you sauce, Thai sauce, soup and sliders. Days 537-0695 the following sectors: health 1995JEEPYJ SOFT-TOP our money from 4.9 on used chili. 10% off grocery ite ms eve nings 537-1660. care , tourism, professional and new GMs, Dodges, Fords, 4 cyl, 5 spd. 4x4, only 104ks with this ad. Also hot specialty WANTED: FRIDGE stove, services, manufacturing, tech as well as various imports. We SALE PRI CE ...... $12,495 li queur drinks. Treat yourself washer, dryer, freezers , rea nology, retail , food production are one of Canada's only true sonable pnce 53 7-1660. and value-added manufactur 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX to a Tree House coffee, a customer service oriented ing. Call (250) 595-6451 to reg 4 cyl., 4 dr. auto, 1 owner, 68ks, dealer groups. You don't have to blueberry tea or polar bear ADRIEN TOWN 537-5969 - hot chocolate for $3.45. Portraits, Face Painting, ister for the next Co-op Basics CHRISTMAS KISS: Mellisa Poul se n like new drive your broken -down car or workshop, or visit our website SALE ...... $14,995 truck anymore. We will help EMPLOYED , LONG time Prints & Original Art. See U snuggles up to Sa nta, giving him a big kiss, at the Last Minute Xmas at www.co-opinfo.com . Funding 1994 CHRYSLER INTRE you. Reestablish your cred it island resident looking for 2 may be available for El eligible as Ganges Village Market welcomed the big today! So you can drive the Fair. PID bedroom home for rent asap. individuals. guy and free photos Saturday. PhotobyDerricklundy vehicle you need tomorrow. Ca ll Local references. Please call GE WASHER & Hot Point V6, auto, air now fo r further information , CLEAR-OUT PRICE . . . $10 ,995 537-5248. dryer, both work great, Joanne or David 1-800-650- $300.537-8761 . 1993 MUSTANG 4829, 24hrs 7 days/wk. LANZA, ICE , and everything 4 cyl, 5 spd ., loaded, low ks, www.credit-king.com. in store on sale at Lo cks POWER MACINTOSH SPORTS nice car Stock & Barbershop 'till 6100/60 14" colou r display. SPECIAL PRICE . • . . .. $9,990 Christmas. Great stocking Excellent cond ition, barely stutters and presents 25% off. used $250. 537-0886 POOLS 1993 CHEV CAVALIER 115 McPhillips Ave. Z-24, V6, auto, sharp looking, TOO GOOD for the scrap yard CHRISTMAS DAY Com muity Meal, 12:00 noon, United DAGWOOD'S POOL GOLF COURSE POOL only 90ks but vehicle needs some work? CHRISTMAS PIANO tuning Church . Ph one 537-5812 by Next meeting: Wed. Jan. 2, Next meeting: Fri. Jan. 4, SALE •...... $9,995 Phone me if it's cheap and still special. 10% off this week goes and let's talk! 537-8823. only. Ken Acker ma n Piano Friday, December 21 if you 7 p.m sharp at Dagwoods. 5 p.m sharp. 1996SATURN 537-4533 plan to attend . No charge. 1 Vancouver 273 29 1 Marx Bros 1 278 24 4 cyl, auto, 2 dr. with 67ks 1984 DATSUN CENTRA , 5 2 Atlanta 269 28 2 Ice Dogs 273 28 SPECIAL PRICE ....• $11,995 FOR SALE: Columbia 22 ft . F.G. sloop, fin-keel, main , jib, speed .Strong runner, clean, 3 Pittsburgh 248 32 3 Islanders 272 33 1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WANTED : FIREWOOD logs Genoa , spinnaker in good cheap on gas. $600. 653- 4 W ashington 243 18 4 Vancouver 268 26 Stwn., 4 cyl., auto, loaded, 4498 (will compensate owner). Will shape . Winches, new plexi 5 Boston 243 8 5 Dallas 265 22 balance of factory warranty also deal with your windfalls glass. Asking $1200. Makita 1 SEWING MACHINES now 6 St. Louis 240 21 6 Greenwoods 259 13 SALE PRICE ••••.• .• $13,995 and danger trees. Konig & Son 1/2 h/p belt drive compressor ava ilable at A Class Act ! 7 Anaheim 235 29 7 Senorita's 257 19 1996 DODGE CARAVAN Firewood, 537-9531. "Mac 3000" as new, $400. Your Island sales agent for 8 New Jersey 232 25 8 Toronto 250 19 V6, auto, air, 7 pass., 83ks ELECTRIC GOLF Cart (Club Sawyer Sewing Cen tres vic 537-8105. 9 Phoenix 230 17 9 Nads 246 18 LOW PRICE •.•. •. . • $13,995 C~r) with charger, $1800. Pair toria. 537-8985. Call or drop ROLLERBLADING TO music 10 Edmonton 226 18 10 Rangers 243 19 1995 FORDWINDSTAR 205/60R x 15, near new snow in today. every Friday Night in Fulford II Toronto 224 20 11 Los Angeles 237 22 V6, auto, 7 pass. fully loaded. tires, $100/pr. 195/70Rx14 PUERTO VALLARTA 5 Star studded snow tires , $50 . Hall. 7:30 - 9:00. Children $2. 12 Colorado 219 28 COMPARE PRICE...... $9,995 Adults $4. Families $10. studio condo unit with kitchen Hewlett Packard HP695 colour at Villa del Palmar on the 13 I slanders 219 24 2801 Roberts Road RR6 printer, $50. Phone eves. 537- ANNUAL SANTA'S Breakfast, beach , clo se to town. Time 14 Ottawa 215 13 1150. Duncan , B.C. Sunday, December 16, 9 am. share maintenance paid . 15 San Jose 214 9 DUNCAN HYUNDAI DLII9988 EXERCISE BALLS now here in Fulford Hall. Great sausages, Need to rent $200 for 1 16 D allas 213 21 Ph: 1·800-461-0161 time for Christmas at North End pancakes and Ometepe week . Jan 5th - 12th 653- 17 Phildelphia 191 10 Fitness, 537-5217. organic coffee. $3 each. 9688. Happy Holidays ·trom Salt Springs Spa Resort rs ul Chr:idmal Appointments required '1st Day (Dec. 13th) ...... Pedicure .$81 = 37 Day (Dec. 14th) ...... Massage p( =53 Day (Dec. 15th) ...•• •• Chocolate Salt Glow¢= 26 Day (Dec. 16th) ...... Energizing Backpg' =59 · 5th Day (Dec. 17th) ...... Spa Special $J.W' = 79 6th Day (Dec. 18th) ...... Manicure¢= 33 7th Day (Dec. 19th) .....Chocolate Decadence $J.W' = 79 Day (Dec. 20th) ...... Be Good To Your Feet $).1'( = 79 Day (Dec. 21st) ...... Face & Body $)2{ = 86 . 10th Day (Dec. 22nd) ...... Tip to Toe $J.i{ = 11th Day (Dec. 23rd) .... :Healing Herbal Wrap $J.i( = Driftwood Christmas Deadlines: '12th Day (Dec. 24th) •...... Rejuvenator $JK = ~ ',<,~~ : · . · .. -· ." ·s 1 . 1 ·- ~ ~ - Display- Noon Thursday, Dec. 20 · · · ~ .f:,!;8: a - IU.W.· 1\,..;.,.,.;,u,._.,h..a Classified- 5 pm. Friday, Dec. 21 Too lates - noon Monday, Dec. 24 Publication: 8:30 am Thursday, Dec. 27 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: In person: 328 Lower Ganges Rd. l'fjj~ • t ' A24 :& WEDNESDAY;-DECEMBER "13/ 2001 ' · · · · · ' • • · · · · · · • · · · • · • • • • - ~ • • • · • - · · · · · · • • · · · · • • · · · - - '· - • - • • • ·-- - GU tFIStA"NDS'DRIFlWOOD - -- - • • • • Cheese from around the world (JUST T~ GIVE YOU A FEW IDEAS) ., . ' . ~ gu ~ -EXCLUSIVE TO THRIFTY FOODS • "Fhe right size average 12-16 lbs • Up to 30°/o more room to roam on • No growth hormones or antibiotics the farm • 100°/o grain & vegetable based diet • Air chilled for optimum flavour •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "" Available anytime ~ live or cooked (steamed) Please phone o_r come in ·to place your order at our meat/seafood department 537·1519 or 537·1522 Fresh is what we're famous for