• ISLAND JOURNAL 2 • MAILBOX 4 • CLASSIFIEDS 21 a ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS 16 • TIDE TABLES 5 • iSLAND NEWS 3 • HOROSCOPE 7 • CROSSWORD 20 • LIFE IN THE GARDEN 20 • LAUGH UNES 5 • SCOREBOARD 23 • COMMUNITY PROFilE 14 • LIVING WELL 8 • AROUND THE DOCK 15 • BUSINESS NEWS 20 Isi~II-d J«:»-..~II.~I VOL 2, ISSUE 12 $1 .00 inc. GST island journal Swallows, hummingbirds and other wonders of the natural world One flew over the proverbial nest ... and another is eagerly waiting to settle in ... The first swallows of the year have returned, Just like this Barnacle, arriving ~sit does through winging in from their southern wintering grounds your mailbox each week with the vague promise of and spotted on the morning of March 19 at Weston riches to come. Expectations, naturally, that are Lake by Hank Doerksen. He was kind enough to fulfilled in a browsing of each instalment. For that's phone and let us know about the renewing what it is really, a kind of running commentary .. northern cycle of this yearly ritual, occurring as it 0 K. 0 K. Back to that shell thingy we were did on the cusp of the equinox. talking about. The one that won't go away. Hummingbirds are doubtless resurfacing too, could equally apply to the varying elements of this The natural history of the pesky critters was for with their peculiar dive-bombing buzz, a distinc­ publication. There was something striking, for centuries a bit of a mystery - even the simple fact tive whirr somewhere over your head. Apparently example, about last week's issue, a fact that more that they are relatives of crabs and shrimps wasn't a few have already been spotted around Demetri than a few readers have commented upon. Its known until the mid 1800s. One of the more Way. Their bodies hovering impossibly still in the air blend of 1940s nostalgia and 1990s retro- an indis­ salient discoveries eventually helped explained the while producing a staggering 200 wing beats a tinct sailor with an obscure journal in his hands ... noble barnacle's remarkable potency. second, these tiny denizens of the sky must surely a suggestion of pending excitement. They are hermaphrodites: each possesses a long be one of the more fascinating creations of nature. And that was just the cover. penis that it extends into its neighbour's shell, Come to think of it, though, consider adding our More of that later ... I promised to tell you about where gametes are mixed. On the biological front, trusty namesake to that list. our sticky friend. The real barnacle: the one you that's at least as intriguing as the bird-dinosaur Indeed, I learned a few things about the fasci­ don't want around. evolutionary conundrum, a treasure hunt to which, nating world of the barnacle last week. Not the bit Well, good luck. thanks to some crafty research by local teacher of newsprint you're holding, there, in your hands. For one thing, barnacles produce one of nature's David Denning, we were able to add a few pointers No, no. Not at all. I'm thinking specifically about strongest glu~s. A well-informed source recently in our last issue ... the species of crustacean itself. The hard-shelled reported that it's such an impenetrable cement, Sorry. Singing praises again. Couldn't help it. little simpleton you're forever trying to scrape off chemical analysis of its composition may reveal The really interesting thing is, the location that a the hull. Left unchecked, it can quickly spawn a future dental, medical and industrial uses. barnacle finally chooses to settle down into a miniature mountain range . .. blossoming on the Once established, it seems, there's very little you permanent lifestyle is anything but arbitrary. It sea's underbelly as it were, prolific and always can do about it. And if that weren't enough, there always ensures there is the necessary room for liable to surprise you. are at least 20 known species of barnacle along the future growth and, when developed, plays an It's true, on any given day that last description shores of the Pacific Northwest. Dispose of one essential role in the local ecosystem. calendar of If you would like an event listed drop by 324 Lower Ganges Road, e-mail: barnacle@saltspring.com UPCOMING EVENTS or fax us at: 537-882.9 MARCH Cemetery Club, Swing to Seattle, Swing Dance with Swing ArtSpring, 8pm, runs to Shift, Fulford Hall- 8pm March 27 Laurie Rolland Workshop, ArtSprin g lOam to 4pm Qi Gong Workshop, Cedar Lane Studio llam to lpm Bellydance Workshop, Cedar Lane Studio lpmto 3pm Lisa Maxx & KC Kelly, Dares to be Different - 6pm RAW, Salt Spring Hysterical Society, Beaver Point Hall - 8pm GISS Workshop, Multi-Purpose Room­ lpmto4pm Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Food Seminar; Lions Hall- 2pm to 5pm 1 APRIL SSI Golf & Country Lisa Maxx & KC Kelly, Dares to be Club Ladies Spring Different - 6pm Luncheon - 12:30pm Barrington Perry at the Piano, Alfresco's Gypsy Moon Dinner 8:30pm Theatre, Hart Bradley Lions Hall Lisa Maxx & KC Kelly, Dares to be Different - 6pm Harbour House Hotel Barrington Perry at the Piano, Alfresco's 8:30pm Solid Colour COLOUR KEVIN C. MARKS Stain 21~~ Painting and Decorating YOUR • FREE ESTIMATES • Solid Colour Paint: & Painting Contractor Latex Stain 22~~ WALL! Phone: 537-4594 2 TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999 • -the Ha.:r:n.a.cl.e ~'>; P • .4.4 ,..,. - ----- .. 'h!JJJ·,m?J •t· .··$ •• 'Jl::!• · ··· .,."~,..·. ~ ·· I 0% Off With· ____is_Ia_n_d_ ~ news , · 4#'-('' ' " · .·· • .. ·· · 0 this ad 1 I <;)(Y~'.:t~Y :•<·, .; . ·.;.•. ; Watch 11or our I Brooks Point campaign heating up •'i -'··' . "·l G~~~t;r~r~~G 1 ISLAND PLANT by Joanne O'Connor several hundred thousand dollars over the I I Mon-Fri 9-5; sat 10-4 SALES & SERVICE With a mandate "to preserve and protect past year. Tania Tanguay, Secretary for the I 134 HEREFORD AVE • Indoor Plant Sales & Accessories I the trust area . .. for the benefit of the Coordinator of The Islands Trust Fund, (cnr of Jackson & Hereford) • Rental Service residents," the Islands Trust relies partly on laments the lack of secure funding and notes 537-4311 • Maintenance Package .. .. the purchase of land to fulfill that purpose. that the Fund relies heavily on donations With this goal in mind, the Islands Trust is from the private sector. -------- currently involved in a campaign to purchase The current land owners have offered, in "one of the few remaining unspoiled coastal the interest of the conservation project, to headlands" in the Trust area. sell the property for $200,000 less than the Brooks Point is situated on South Pender appraised value. In addition, they have Island between Drummond Bay and the already extended that offer for an extra year. beach access of Gowland Point. According to Despite these concessions, money is still the Islands Trust the point "is located in the needed. With a June 1999 purchase deadline primary focus area of the joint provincial and looming, the Trust has less than four months federal Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy pro­ to raise the remaining $195,000 needed to gram." The program is an ambitious marine complete the deal. Should the deal fall conservation project. through, the land will be zoned for three res­ Brooks Point is a mixture of grasslands, idential lots, and the natural environmental woodlands and coastal bluffs and offers many beauty of the area will be compromised. rare pleasures. Tidal pools yield coral and If Brooks Point is purchased as planned by N orthem Abalone, and a wide grassy meadow the Islands Trust, the intention is to let it sports many colourful wildflowers. From the remain as a natural conservation area. The :::: CUSTOM HOMES water, the shoreline boasts beautifully etched Trust plans to reintroduce native plant Iii! j!i & cliffs, home to numerous species of birds. species and eradicate non-native plants, as D Mink and otter frequent the area, so do orcas. well as monitor the existing plant and animal IIIBIIi RENOVATIONS The Trust hopes to ensure that this head­ species for changes. It is hoped that the land remains available for the enjoyment of diverse characteristics of this majestic head­ "Building Salt Spring Island the public and the wildlife. Fundraising is land will be preserved for all to enjoy. since 1983" being coordinated by two other organizations Those interested in making a donation to as well; Friends of Brooks Point and Pender the Brooks Point campaign can reach Islands 653-9206 Islands Conservancy. According to an article Trust Fund coordinator, Carolyn Stewart at submitted by the Trust, efforts have yielded (250) 405-5174. ur flog Could Je Keeper Of His Ow" Lighthouse Licence your dog by March 31, 1999 and you will automatically be entered in the draw to win this #3 - 327 Rainbow Road doghouse- a replica of Race Rocks Lighthouse. Tel: 537-4545 Fax: 537-4585 PLUS: You will avoid paying $10.00 extra dollars applied to licence fees after March 31, 1999. JEBJsrte;r You will have a chance to win H~mdq~~~ one of three Vet Health Checkups Pre-made or custom designed Exquisite EASTER EGGS Colourful MARZIPAN CRITTERS and the finest Callebaut Belgian CHOCOLATE Licence Vendors in this area: Enterour w I -.......T Salt Spring Island: Bow Wow & Company, Saturna Island: Saturna Pt. Store draw to ..&. ~ Foxglove Farm & Garden, Gulf Islands Vet Clinic, Galiano Island: The Corner Store Panersons Store, Salt Spring Insurance. a13CUNeNYiate Pender Island: AT General Store, Pender Island Mayne Island: Mayne Island Building Centre Lumber, Southridge Farms CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT Ian's ANIMAL CONTROL CHOCOLATES CJ2D 206-2780 Millstream Road, Victoria, B.C.
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