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Salt Spring Sings The Driftwoods Gail Sjuberg went to the Salt Spring Sings con­cert Saturday. Her review is on Page 32.

Who's going to be mayor? Our series on incorpo­ration continues this week on Page 6.

index Arts 32 Classifieds 42 Crossword 46 Editorials 8 Horoscope 45 Letters 9 Sports 38 TV Listings 15 What's On 22

Weather Some cloudy weather

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NON-EVENT: Sandy and Gordon English are all dressed up wi th nowhere to go. The couple were ham­

ming it up last week for the non-event of the season: the hospital founda­tion's Phantom Ball, a fundraiser that

no one attends. A weekend for two in Tofino is the prize in a related draw. Story, Page 29. \ pt»«>by[x.™kiu«>,

Salt Spring Visitor debuts

Visitors to Salt Spring will have greater access to local tourist information beginning this week. Inside this week's paper is the first issue of Salt Spring Visitor, a four-page pull-out section offering shopping, dining and other information to visitors.

Readers will also find the weekly calendar What ' s On inside the new section.

In addition to being part of the Driftwood, the new publication can be found as a stand­alone sect ion at Salt Spring's entry points: on board the ferries, at marinas and seaplane terminals. Up to 3,500 additional copies of the section will be printed each week, giving it a total distribution of up to 7,500.

Salt Spring Visitor can be found this week starting on Page 21.

Municipal tax hike: $13 to $24 per year • Related story. Page 6 By GAIL SJUBERG Staff Writer

At least one flyer landing in Salt Spring mailboxes this week should be rescued from the recycle bin.

The Salt Spring Local Government Restructure Committee has issued an updated, four-page mailer outlining changes that would occur if voters opt for munic­ipal incorporation in a June 22 referendum.

It provides the basic infor­mation in as succinct a form as possible, touching on changing responsibilities of government bodies, a poten­tial municipal budget and property tax implications.

A full, updated report from Tom Reid of Sussex Consultants Ltd. is also still dripping ink today and copies should be available within days.

For landowners who have

little day-to-day interaction with governing bodies or community affairs, what would happen to their proper­ty tax bill may be the begin­ning and end of their ques­tions about incorporation.

According to figures cal­culated by Reid. whose Sussex firm has produced the Salt Spring Island Restructure Study in con­junction with the volunteer local government restructure committee, municipal gov­ernment would likely cost taxpayers more.

Quoting from the new flyer:

"Depending largely on road improvement and main­tenance priorities, the increase in taxes on an aver­age island home (assessed at $245,000) could be in the range of $13 to $24 per year for the first eight years, level­ling off at $105 to $192 more than the 2002 rural tax level.

These impacts assume the rural taxes stay at their 2002 levels. If rural taxes were to increase to cover a larger share of policing or road costs, the tax impact of municipal incorporation would be reduced. Less expensive properties would see smaller rises and more expensive properties would see larger rises."

The first flyer released last fall stated only the "levelling-off' figure, which was then estimated at $136 to $224 for an average-assessed home of $230,000.

The gradual increase would help the municipality build up reserve funds for when it takes on full respon­sibility for road maintenance and policing in 2007.

Taxes under the rural sys­tem have traditionally been less than in municipalities.

INCORPORATION 10

Business as usual at Lady Minto

While island doctors will continue job action and even closed their offices Tuesday, it appears as if the B.C. Medical Associa t ion (BCMA) and the provin­cial government are close to reaching a settlement.

But even if physicians are required to keep up job act ion, emergency services on Salt Spring will not be affected, said Lady Minto Hospital chief of staff Dr. Donald Shea.

"So far there's been no interruption of service at all. As far as the hospital goes , i t ' s bus iness as usual," Shea said.

"It's the only hospital care in the Gulf Islands. Because there are no alternatives, the BCMA has advised us that busi­ness will continue."

The BCMA has also

encouraged individual doctors to follow their own consciences in regard to patient services, Shea said.

General practice and communi ty laboratory offices throughout B.C. were c losed Tuesday even though the BCMA and the provincial gov­ernment reached a partial resolution Monday.

The BCMA is seeking a dispute resolut ion mechanism to replace the binding arbitration pro­cess axed by Premier Gordon Campbel l in March.

"The provis ion of a dispute resolution pro­cess that meets the requi rements of the Canada Health Act remains our key priority." explained BCMA presi-

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Funding found for counsellors Lay-off notices were rescinded as

Salt Spring Community Services youth and family counsellors received approval to continue services for local schools at a Gulf Islands School District meeting May 8.

"This program is well received . . . 1 think this is money very well spent," said trustee Charles Hingston.

Community Services youth workers began providing school-based counsel­lors under Ministry of Social Services (now Ministry of Children and Family Development) funding in 1983.

Various programs continued under Community Services administration over the past 19 years.

Currently, three counsellors and a coordinator serve approximately 115 cases per year (plus additional infor­mal contacts) at a cost of $ 115,000.

The program addresses problems with classroom behaviour, family dys­function, school attendance, drug

abuse, criminal justice issues and men­tal health concerns, said Community Services program supervisor Meredith Knox.

On April 25, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced that funding to school-based programs would be ter­minated June 30 and future funding would be transferred directly to school districts beginning September 2002.

In a letter to school district superin­tendent Wendy Herbert, MCFD deputy minister Chris Haynes indicated dis­pleasure with the value and effective­ness of programs across the province.

"Past reviews of the varied pro­grams in this funding envelope have revealed results that were at best, ambiguous. At worst, the investments failed to deliver any measurable improvements in outcomes for vulner­able children," Haynes said.

Now that school districts have the

discretion to choose where to invest funds, they will be held responsible for demonstrating measurable out­comes for selected programs.

Community Services received approval to continue providing ser­vices under the caveats that they sub­mit full financial accounting, restrict administration costs to 10 per cent of funding and continue serving Gulf Islands schools at the 2001-2002 level.

"Let's give them some black and white answers in accountability and assessment figures . . . whatever it takes to keep it going," said Hingston.

After the motion was approved, board chair May McKenzie offered words of encouragement to Community Services executive direc­tor Lynne Brown who could rescind April lay-off notices.

"It's nice that you can go back to the office and spread some good news."

NOTICE OF CONCERN Dear Saltspring Island Residents,

It has come to the attention of Talons Nightclub Management that there is a concern in the community regarding possible sales of alcoholic beverages to minors at our establishment.

As the only licenced establishment on Saltspring providing two full-time door persons, Talons stands by their policy of strictly enforcing possession of Legal Identification at the door before entry is permitted.

Being aware of the fact that some minors intentionally obtain lake I.D.", we invite all concerned parties to take it upon themselves to escort minors in person, or to bring a photograph to our establishment during closed hours, to be introduced to all of our staff for recognition.

Please contact us at anytime at 537-8585. Sincerely,

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Police kept busy with liquor infractions A warm weekend brought

the liquor outdoors on Salt Spring — followed by police who enforced the drinking laws.

• A 19-year-old Duncan youth was fined $58 for being in possession of open liquor in a vehicle.

• A 52-year-old island man was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition after con­suming alcohol and driving.

• A 20-year-old islander was fined $58 after beer was found in his vehicle.

• Holding an open can of beer in a public place cost an island man, aged 22, $ 115.

• A Friday evening patrol found a youth in possession of a bottle of wine at the end of Knott Place. He was fined $58.

• A local youth, 18, was fined $58 when he was

found with a bottle of gin in his pocket at the skateboard park in Ganges.

• A 17-year-old island youth was fined $58 for hav­ing a can of beer.

Police are asking for the public's cooperation in enforcing their zero-toler­ance policy for public con­sumption of alcohol.

• In other police news, a Blackburn Lake area resi­

dence was broken into on Thursday, May 9. Items stolen included a Stihl chain-saw, a 35-mm Nikon cam­era, a Kenmore microwave, a Honda 31-cc gas-powered grass trimmer, and several bottles of wine and assorted liquor.

Anyone with information about this offence is asked to contact the local RCMP or CrimeStoppers.

DOCTORS: In support of BCMA action From Page 1

dent Dr. Heidi Oetter Monday.

While the government and BCMA have agreed that $392 million is suffi­cient to address the range of issues within a Memorandum of Understanding, they have not agreed over items such as how utilization growth will be included.

"Doctors here on the island have unanimously decided to support the BCMA job action," said Lady Minto Hospital presi­dent of medical staff Dr. Daniel Leavitt.

Though local doctors were scheduled to partici­pate in one day per week office c losures , there would be no withdrawal of on-call services, Leavitt said.

"There won ' t be any effect to emergency ser­vices."

Even though the hospital

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will remain open during doctors office c losures , patients will have to use discretion to decide what's really an emergency, he said.

Leavitt was optimistic over the partial resolution announced Monday.

"Things arc looking good . . . 1 think it's really important that the doctors are doing something now. Otherwise we'd leave a

legacy where the govern­ment had legislated itself out of any future negotia­tions."

Under imposed con­tracts, doctors won't come to B.C. and it will be diffi­cult to recruit replace­ments, Leavitt said.

Impacts of physician shortages would be further magnified on the Gulf Islands, he said.

" I t ' s hard enough to

recruit doctors to the island as it is."

And patients will ulti­mately be the party most affected by the outcome of negotiations, he said.

"It impacts them on a personal level because doctors will leave and not return. It's not the govern­ment, it's the patients who pay."

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reflecting the lower level of services pro­vided.

However, the provincial government has signalled a change in that depart­ment with announcements that a two per cent overall rural tax rate increase will kick in next year, and plans to recover more of policing and road costs for smaller and rural communities through taxes.

But it could also transfer more finan­cial responsibility to a municipality in future.

The Capital Regional District and Islands Trust Council will also retain taxing authority to fund their own opera­tions.

Losing Salt Spring's tax base for its "local planning" functions (which cover 80 per cent of the Trust budget) would be a financial blow to the Trust, although the island would still help pay for the remaining 20 per cent of "Trust-wide" services.

The potential hardship is even recog­nized in legislation by the fact that Trust-area islands becoming municipalities must contract to the Trust for planning services for the first three years, which cushions the Trust revenue loss.

At present, Trust coffers benefit sig­nificantly from Salt Spring as the island with the biggest property lax base.

Although it would be as politically unpopular for Trust Council to raise taxes as it is for any other government body, that is one option it could choose. It has already been looked at in the Island Municipality Transition Strategy, an October 2000 report on how to deal with incorporation of Trust islands. (Bowen Island has been an island municipality since December 1999 and Gabrioia is investigating it now.)

Ultimately, though, how much money elected municipal council members choose to spend would probably be the biggest factor in determining the heft of local tax bills.

In the Salt Spring Island Restructure Study issued last fall, consultant Reid pointed out that the biggest financial variable would be a municipal council's priorities when it comes to roads and drainage improvemenis.

He predicts council would receive public pressure to upgrade Salt Spring roads, although the municipality would also have the power to legislate lower standards, avoiding the "paving par­

adise" syndrome. (Incorporating less-urban road stan­

dards was an Islands Trust Council pas­sion for several years, but a deal in that area could not be successfully negotiated with the Ministry of Transportation.)

Any major capital expenditures, such as borrowing funds to build a recreation centre, would require approval from vot­ers.

As the new flyer states: "For the first three years, the new municipality could not spend more than $750,000 on any capital item without obtaining the assent of voters. The Local Government Act requires that all municipalities must give voters the opportunity to force a binding referendum on proposed new debts for capital projects."

The province's new Community Charter proposal is unfortunately still an unknown in the equation, although it is touted to give municipalities more flexi-bility in raising revenue from other sources.

If anything is certain when it comes to property taxes, it's that Salt Spring prop­erty owners will be paying more for local government services than they do today, one way or another.

Two meetings are set for next week The first two of four sched­

uled public meetings on the incorporation issue are set for next week.

On Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Fulford Hall, islanders will get to ask ques­tions of three municipal councillors from two areas with similarities to Salt Spring.

Ross Carter and Peter Frinton sit on the Bowen Island council and are also Bowen's representatives at Islands Trust Council.

Bowen, with a population of about 3,000, voted for incorporation in 1999, after first rejecting the concept in a 1991 referendum.

Ed Macgregor, mayor of Sooke, will also attend the forum.

Then on Saturday, May 25, 2:30 p.m. at Gulf Islands Secondary School, another information meeting will be

held with members of the Salt Spring Local Government Restructure Committee, consultant Tom Reid, who prepared the for­mal study and just-completed update, and Derek Trimmer of the provincial Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Studies.

Both meeting formats will be brief presentations fol­lowed by questions taken from the floor.

Judy Norget, vice-chair of the restructure committee, said the Thursday meeting could be the most interesting one of all because it offers a chance for people to hear about the "real-life experi­ence" of two recently incor­porated areas.

She also notes the May 25 meeting will be the only one held in the afternoon.

Reid and Trimmer will be on hand to answer questions

at all four meetings. Two more are scheduled for the evenings of June 11 and 12.

Updated advance poll information has also been provided by returning officer Tom Moore. He says the June 12 and 19 advance polls

will be open at All Saints By-the-Sea from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For the most recent details on incorporation matters, v i s i t www.sallspring.com/incor-poration, or see the materials at the library.

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CRD board approves transfer station bylaw

Salt Spring's transfer sta­tion regulation bylaw was adopted at last Wednesday's meeting of the Capital Regional District (CRD) board.

CRD Bylaw #2810 came out of work done by an on-island committee under the direction of the CRD. It received approval from Joyce Murray, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection at the end of March.

Salt Spring regional direc­tor Kellie Booth said the bylaw should provide reas­surance to the public that pri­vately-run transfer station operations would be conduct­ed in a safe manner, while ensuring protection of the environment.

Booth said ample credit for the bylaw was due to the vol­unteer committee members.

"I 'd like to thank very much the members of the committee for their hard work and efforts," she said.

Booth especially wanted to note the contributions of the late Bill Puckering, "who was a great contributor to this pro­cess."

The bylaw is now being looked at as a template for other communities, she said.

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"At the end of the day the community is the big win­ner," said Booth.

Bylaw 2810 stipulates the types and estimated quantities of municipal solid waste and recyclable material to be managed; that operators must file plans for handling odour, leachate, vector, litter, dust, noise; dial a site plan must be submitted; and that the facili­ty must comply with local land use, zoning and other bylaws.

Current transfer station operators are required to obtain a licence within six months of the bylaw's adop­tion.

A copy of the bylaw is

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It is also available online at: www.crd.bc.ca, under

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John Craveiro of the solid waste division is handling inquiries through 1-800-663-4425, local 3164, fax to 360-3079 or by e-mail: jcraveiro@crd.bc.ca.

Booth also noted that if Salt Spring Island became a municipality in future, regula­tion of transfer stations would remain with the regional dis­trict, which has authority for solid waste functions.

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"We're trying to find a way we can get the barge out of there because that would make everybody happy," he said Tuesday.

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Curriculum coordinator hired for district's 'middle year' students

While budgetary woes have forced job cuts to the Gulf Islands School District for the 2002-2003 year, trustees still managed to cre­ate a new curriculum coordi­nation position for "middle year" students at a May 8 board meeting.

After a lengthy discussion, trustees moved to increase curriculum coordination expenditures by 0.2 full-time-equivalents (FTE) at a cost of approximately $ 15,000 to acknowledge rec­ommendations from a new Middle Years — Middle School Committee report.

Previously, curriculum support has been offered by a 0.2 FTE kindergarten to Grade 8 coordinator and a 0.1429 FTE (one high school block) grades 9-12 coordinator.

The middle years report also included several cost-

free recommendations to improve district policies, communications, student transitions, community con­nections and organizational structures.

But a coordinator was seen as central to providing successful "middle year" student support.

"If we want something to occur on the middle school recommendations we need to have someone to oversee that work," said trustee Charles Hingston.

Currently, there is no pro­gram or coordination for middle-school-aged students in the southern Gulf Islands off Salt Spring, noted trustee Bonnie MacGillivray.

Mayne, Galiano and Pender island schools each educate students in the mid­dle grades without distinct support.

"These kids have been

critically under-serviced in this district," MacGillivray said.

Trustee Russ Scarle pro­posed a 0.3 FTE middle school coordination position in keeping with the report recommendations.

"If we are going to do it, let's do it right. Let's not move on purely financial reasons," Searle said.

But Hingston moved for caution during times of bud­getary restraint.

"An increase by triple is wonderful. But in the world we live in, and as a board that is laying off people, I believe a good place to go is 0.2 if we are at 0.1 now. From there, we can monitor it and see if we need more," Hingston said.

Following a successful vote on Hingston's motion, Gulf Islands Teachers' Association president Elaine

Constable missed East, quits to return home

Local RCMP Const. Jason Shriver has left Salt Spring to return to his home province of New Brunswick.

Shriver patrolled the island for the past year and a half before he decided to retire from the RCMP and return to his home province last week.

"He loved the commu­nity and he loved his job," said detachment commander Sgt. Mike Giles.

"We were proud of him the whole time he was here."

Shriver was well known among youth in the com­munity, who related to him on a first-name basis, Giles said.

The officer was also known to volunteer extra hours to help the commu­nity.

"He went the extra mile for personal work."

But Shriver and his wife both really missed the east coast and their families, Giles said.

"We tried to convince him to stay, mildly. But

not too much to ruin his family life either."

Shriver opted to resign and re-apply for the RCMP in New Brunswick because he was unable to get a transfer back to the Maritimes, Giles said.

"There's a funny demo­graphic where we are cry­ing for members out here but for contractual rea­sons they're almost full over there."

Due to Shriver's strong service record, there is a good chance he could be re-hired, Giles noted.

"In better times there could have been a transfer for him."

Giles is hopeful that he will receive two new con­stables in June since Const. Doug Hewitt will be transferring to the Northwest Territories in July.

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Municipal council could look at 'whole picture' By GAIL SJUBERG Staff Writer

It may be premature to predict the make-up of Salt Spr ing ' s first municipal council if voters approve a June 22 referendum, but most incorporation discus­sions d o n ' t get too far without some speculation about who would want those seven new jobs.

Island politicians have at t imes been more than colourful, and some people fear being bl inded by a Picasso-like council.

Not only would there be more potentially dazzling representat ives , but how they carry out their jobs would be critically differ­ent if the island became a municipality.

Unlike the current sys­tem, where the Capi ta l Regional District (CRD) rep makes dec i s ions on some services in one cor­ner, while the Islands Trust wields power over land use mat ters in another , a munic ipal counci l is responsible for looking at "the whole pic ture" of a community's affairs. Thai ranges from public works spending to environmental sustainability to economic viability.

If there's been no grass­roots demand for a change-to our governing system, it could be speculated lhal the current reps have been holding the fort to the sat­isfaction of most islanders. While t rus tees David Borrowman and Bev Byron have especially handled some hot potato issues lately, there have been fewer sys temic break­downs like the Bullock Lake downzoning fiasco of the mid-1990s, for exam­ple, when the CRD issued building permits for the I 20-unit resort before the Trust could effect its downzoning plans; or the half-built Ganges seawalk saga of the late '80s and

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INCORPORATION early '90s.

But regional d i rec tor Kellie Booth has long since felt the island is ripe for a disaster caused by issues that fall through the cracks under the current sys tem, and the lack of coordinat ing vision that comes from not being able to "see the whole picture when making decisions."

Approval of the arsenic w a t e r - c o n t a m i n a t e d Rainbow Grove subdivi­sion when all of its lots did not have potable water without treatment is a typi­cal "fall through the cracks" issue. Three differ­ent government bodies — Capi ta l Health Region, Islands Trust and Ministry of Transportation — had their fingerprints on a sub­divis ion that received a green light when it should have been branded with a potable water covenant on title.

Although the CRD and Islands Trust mandates arc distinct from each other, few of the issues Booth handles , or those of the Islands Trust, can be prac­tically considered in isola-lion, she says.

"I can't overemphasize the ability to be looking at land-use , p lanning lor community needs and the provision of services under one big p ic ture ." says Booth.

"Ideally, we don't want to be looking at things in isolation from each other, or to make those decisions on se rv ices apart from land-use planning or con­cepts like economic viabil­ity and community sustain­ability," says Booth. "The Trust and CRD mandates are fairly narrow and to a certain extent they exclude those concepts."

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When the Trust consid­ers a land-use issue, "They are looking down one tun­nel when that issue has implications for the com­munity that are more far-reaching than the narrow tunnel."

Borrowman and Byron, who have said they don't want to come out either for or against incorporation, don ' t necessar i ly see a municipal counci l as a panacea to governing woes.

On the accountabi l i ty issue, Byron feels trustees are just as accountable to their electorate as munici­pal councillors would be, a l though representa t ion could be improved.

"There could be more representation in the sense that if most counci l lors agree on a topic, it could be believed that 'more' of the public would agree," she observes . "Or there could be broader represen­tation in that a larger vari­ety of opinion would be expressed. But, in the final ana lys i s , business must still be accomplished by a majority vote, so whether the vote comes to two out of three or four out of seven, there is still only one decision to go for­ward."

Byron says the work load could he spread more under incorporation, with individual counci l lors heading up separate com­mittees and being more up-lo-speed in certain areas. But she would expect all councillors to be knowl­edgeable about all the issues anyway.

Borrowman sees the pre­sent Local Trust Committee (LTC) set-up as "an int imate, accessible and highly accountable"

form of local government. He agrees with Booth that it is l imited because trustees concentrate exclu­sively on land use and planning issues.

Peter Frinton is a Bowen Island municipal councillor who also represents his island at Is lands Trust Council. Bowen became a municipality in 1999 and is the first Trust island to approve the change. (An initial incorporation refer­endum in 1991 failed.)

Frinton feels having more political representa­tion through a municipal council makes "an enor­mous difference" in run­ning his c o m m u n i t y ' s affairs.

With two people on a Local Trust Committee, he says, "They can collude, they can be like-minded or absolutely bitter enemies but they're only two people and they don't necessarily represent the range of opinion or the options that can come forward. When you have seven representa­tives [on council], the net­work expands exponential-

!y." Assuming That each

poli t ic ian has 10 confi­dan ts , he reasons that instead of 20 individuals there arc 70 influencing decisions.

That doesn't often trans­late into a speedier resolu­tion of issues, but Frinton still believes the process is unproved.

"You may get a bit more gieying of positions," he says. "1 think you gel more rejected motions and they come back amended, and it certainly facilitates more judicious decision-making. It doesn't make it easier to make the decisions because seven people tossing deci­sions around is more diffi­cult than two or three peo­ple, but it is potential ly very much more democral-

For Booth, having more bodies making decisions at the same table is the bot­tom line improvement under incorporation.

"I just think when it comes to the final deci­s ions you 'd have more heads than are currently there and you'd he looking once again at the whole picture and making deci­sions in the context of the

whole picture." Unl ike some people ,

Booth is not worried about who would run for and eventua l ly sit on a Salt Spring municipal council. Having worked with a number of competen t islanders over the years, she is confident lhal "good people" will step forward to run for council if and when the time comes.

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1. COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL A "residential" rental is 30 days or more and is governed by the Landlord & Tenant Act. A "Commercial" rental is less than 30 days and is subject to the Innkeepers Act. These definitions are Provincial.

2. THE COMMUNITY'S POSITION Since the inception of the Land Use Bylaw in 1971, the short term commercial rental of houses (zoned residential) has been prohibited. The bylaw governing home based business permits the operation of Bed & Breakfasts with the primary use of the home being a full time residence. A seasonal cottage may be operated as long as breakfast is provided.

To be in accord with the Official Community Plan, the Trust has the responsibility to enforce the Land Use Bylaw that was developed through extensive community participation over a two year period. Our most recent Land Use Bylaw was just finalized June 2001. The community at large has been consistent on this issue for 30 years.

3. COMMERCIAL HOUSE RENTALS

A. The Numbers

Property owners have increasingly violated this Bylaw until it is now impacting both the present and future of our Island community. People are buying 1 or more houses for the purpose of commercial rental. We are currently looking at hundreds of houses being rented commercially, estimated 300. There are at least 4 Property Management companies handling these rentals as well as individual "managers" booking 4 or 5 houses respectively. In some cases, individual owners have purchased clusters of houses to run as the equivalent of small resorts. Some properties contain multiple rentals such as house and cottage both rented weekly.

These houses are given commercial names similar to Moonsea Manor, Ocean Estate at Cozy Cove, etc and actively promoted commercially. They are advertised via the Internet, the Chamber of Commerce website, the Driftwood website, the Chamber's rack of brochures, the B.C. Ferries and various off-island commercial books and magazines. They operate as businesses.

B. The Owners The critical issue is that these houses have owners who do not reside on the property and many do not live on Salt Spring. Examples taken directly from their ads: House 3bdrm 3bdrm 3 cottages 4 bdrm 3bdrm

Owners' Residence Berkeley, Calif. Victoria, BC Vancouver, BC Malibu, Calif.

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"this executive home is the future retirement home of its Hollywood Motion Picture Director owner and his concert pianist wife:

3 bdrm Seattle, Washington with other absentee owners as far away as Germany and Hong Kong.

4. NEIGHBOURS' RIGHTS? These houses are in rural residentially zoned areas from Southey Pt., Channel Ridge, Maracaibo, Vesuvius to Isabella Pt. and everywhere in between. Neighbours who bought into a residential neighbourhood are finding strangers next door nightly and weekly. Many of these rentals advertise occupancies of 6-15-20 people, equaling or exceeding some commercially zoned businesses. Some of these rentals operate commercially all year round. Island residents may find their own home lives negatively impacted by these unsupervised high turnover tourist operations.

Further, should a domestic dispute, wild party, or medical emergency occur there is no responsible person on the property.

4. FOLLOW THE MONEY Commercial houses rent from $1,000 up $5,000 weekly for 3 to 6 month seasons and may rent commercially all twelve months. Non-resident owners (knowingly violating the bylaws) are operating profitable businesses. These profits are maximized precisely because they are non-compliant.

These commercial houses are taxed as private residences at rates two-thirds lower than commercially zoned properties. The big rental revenues often don't stay on the island nor even in the Province (some require payment in American dollars). Many of these houses are purchased by professionals and businessmen as secondary income and are directly and unlawfully competing with residents who operate confirming tourist accommodations as their sole livelihood. BYLAW ENFORCEMENT WILL NOT REMOVE SALT SPRING FROM THE TOURIST MARKET. UNDER THESE SAME LAWS OUR AREAS ZONED FOR TOURIST ACCOMMODATION CAN BE DEVELOPED 75% MORE THAN THEY ARE TODAY. THAT IS A SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FOR THE TOURIST SECTOR OF OUR ECONOMY. .

5. RESIDENTS' AND TENANTS' RIGHTS The impact of non-resident ownership can be seen in Whistler and Niagara On The Lake. Property owners remove revenue from the communities but do not participate in the cultural life of the community. They do not contribute to service clubs or church activities, music and theatrical events, nor volunteer for the local water boards or fire districts, nor fundraisers for neighbours in distress.

The commercial rental of cottages and houses certainly reduces year round residential accommodation effecting various economic levels. While some "high end" houses would not address the low income housing shortage, they could become available to middle income tenants. The perpetual dislocation of resident tenants for the tourist season creates economic and social hardships for local. How frustrating it must be for monthly tenants to find themselves evicted so that the property owner can rent it unlawfully for commercial purposes. This practise violates both the provincial Landlord and Tenant Act and the local Land Use Bylaws.

6. HOMEOWNERS' RIGHTS Our present bylaws do provide for homeowners to derive income from their properties by monthly rentals of the entire dwelling, obtaining a variance for monthly rentals of a guest cottage, by providing bed and breakfast accommodation in the residence and/or in a guest cottage, or by rezoning the property as a guest house or lodge.

7. THE COMMUNITY Balancing the interest of all Islanders is the challenging process that results in the Land Use Bylaw. On the whole, Salt Spring has supported a commitment to the retention of our semi-rural environment with planned growth and a viable economy that supports a diverse population.

Our current land use bylaw provides for a thriving tourist industry in the context of a socially stable resident population. If the commercialization of neighbourhoods were to continue unchecked we could become a movie-set facade; a place predominantly owned by affluent absentees and visited by affluent tourists: a place where service personnel, trades and craftspeople commute to their jobs from off-island. We want to remain a real community with a cross-section of people who can afford to live and work here.

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In a new region of the "new world," 95 years is a long time. And when you consider that the non-native settlement of Salt Spring

Island dates back only 150 years, a business that can look back upon 95 years of continuous operation is a rarity indeed.

On Salt Spring there is one such business. Mouat 's Trading Co. has withstood the tests of time and the vagaries of the marketplace to be no less an integral part of the community today as it was in 1907. Even more remarkable is that the ownership of Mouat's today still retains a connection with its founding family.

It is not the same business that Jane Mouat and her son Gilbert launched 95 years ago. It has expanded to include three distinct stores and extensive commercial real estate holdings within the vil­lage of Ganges.

It employs more than 50 people and is landlord to more than two dozen businesses.

It is a large company by Salt Spring standards. But more impor­tant than that is the strong connection it has with the community it serves.

Like many local businesses, Mouat's Trading is a generous sup­porter of local charities and community projects, yet it receives little recognition for its largesse.

ArtSpring owes it completion to the energy of Mouat 's former managing director Tom Toynbee and significant financial contribu­tions by the family firm.

Other obvious community amenities that have benefited from this company are the Ganges seawalk and Rotary Marine Park. Let's not overlook Mouat Park, Ganges' answer to Vancouver's Stanley Park.

The construction of sidewalks, normally a function of municipal government, and the provision of extensive landscaping along with the burying of utility lines have all been undertaken by Mouat's.

The company's principals have often taken leadership roles on issues of local importance, filling a longtime void.

This is a company that cares about its community and has put up the resources to prove it. Long may they both prosper.

Island should get it right with 'reincorporation By ERIC BOOTH

The question in front of voters next month is not should Salt Spring incorporate, but rather, should we reincorporate.

After all, on January 4, 1873, Salt Spring Island became the third municipality in B.C. (after Victoria and New Westminster). Due to dis­agreements (reportedly of the north/south nature), islanders decided to disincorporate 10 years later in 1883.

So, here we are, 119 years later, with over 30 times the population, beginning to debate the pros and cons of becoming a full-fledged municipality, complete with a mayor and six councillors. Over the next month islanders will examine the comparative costs of everything from schools and highways, to police and maintaining the opera-

VIEW POINT

lion of our fire department and water districts.

1 am a big supporter of the con­cepts of local autonomy (decisions being made locally), direct democ­racy (participation in major deci­sion-making by the voters on an ongoing basis) and sustainable community (agriculture, economy, diversity, environment for future generations of islanders).

The fractionalized form of gov­ernment we live with right now has shown itself to be unworkable, ineffective and incapable of provid­ing a cohesive vision for Salt Spring in the 21st century. I have

witnessed public confrontations between at least two of these levels of government a number of times, the most memorable of which included the taunt from one elected official that, "Our lawyers can piss further than yours." Excuse me, but we taxpayers would be paying for both sets of lawyers, and would prefer not to get into a pissing match with ourselves.

This summer we will likely experience the worst vehicle con­gestion in Ganges. Where is the plan to deal with it? Non-existent. Why? Because there isn't a current government mechanism, at any level, that can properly address it. There are solutions available at a municipal level that will be just as effective in the short term as they will be 100 years from now.

Will property taxes be higher if

we reincorporate'.' Indications from the present

provincial government are that we may be better off reincorporating than remaining the second largest unorganized rural territory in the province.

On the plus side, it is my under­standing that municipalities in B.C. can now do pretty much anything (e.g. revenue generation) as long as it doesn't contravene existing legis­lation. Elect a creative council, and who knows — taxes may even go down. Support sound business plans that address local concerns — transit, bike paths, broom removal, garbage disposal, traffic, fanners' market in a pedestrian-ori­ented village, eco-tourism, sustain­able forestry . . . you name it.

It is my hope that at least seven individuals will step forward this

summer and agree to cooperatively create consensus on issues, while reducing our national tendency towards mistrust and apathy in any­thing political. Seven citizens who passionately care about the envi­ronment of our island and its frag­ile beauty and who are as equally concerned about our way of life, our sense of community in both its uniqueness and diversity, our chil­dren's children's children, and all the values we hold so dear.

As David Suzuki has said of Salt Spring — if we can't do it "right" here, it can't be done anywhere. Besides, it should be easier to get it right the second time around, right? Reincorporation has my vote.

The writer is a longtime resident but missed the first incorporation vote by about 100 years.

Greater control, not road costs, at heart of incorporation decision The Lord made Adam, The Lord made Eve, He made 'em both a little naive.

(E.Y. Harburg)

In last week's paper Sam Lightman wrote that I was naive in my assessment of the pros and cons of incorporation.

I'm disorganized, I'm a klutz, (I'm as clear a ease of adult ADD as you could find). I'm afraid of heights and I may be stupid. But I'm not naive.

I think Sam's point was that I didn't seem to understand how expensive it's going to be to fix up the roads on this island. Au con-traire. That's why I cited the condition of the roads as a major issue for islanders to consid­er when deciding whether ihey favour incor­poration. I wrote that it's going to cost a whole lot of money to upgrade Salt Spring's roads.

There's no doubt that the paramount cost issue in the incorporation debate relates to the abominable condition of our roads. Where Sam and I may differ is that I don't draw the conclusion that we should discount incoroo-

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ration as the best option for Salt Spring. It's too simplistic (naive maybe?) to decide

that we shouldn't incorporate just because it'll cost too much to fix the roads. Like any major decision one makes in life, there is sel­dom a clear and easy choice. In this case, we all must weigh what we consider to be the benefits of becoming a municipality against the disadvantages, sometimes with little sub­stance on which to base the predictions that we make about the long-term effects on our community. We're all guessing.

We can't know, for instance, what the plans of the current (or future) provincial govern­ment might he regarding the Islands Trust, or regional districts, or even the Local Government Act.

B a c k t o the h u m n v issue, o f r o a d s I think-

there are two major ways in which the roads on Salt Spring relate to the incorporation debate.

First, the issue of improvement costs. There is nothing in legislation that limits the terms and conditions we can negotiate with the provincial government as part of our incorporation proceedings. Whether the Province continues to pay (or contribute to) the costs of construction and maintenance for three years, or five, or 20, is a matter that can be further discussed with the appropriate provincial authorities (if the desire were there).

Even the Letters Patent for our municipali­ty could be, and should be, negotiated more specifically than they have been. (Believe it or not, I don't blame the Trust for this.)

There's one particular provincial govern­ment bureaucrat whose vision of what Salt Spring should look like as a municipality could end up taking precedence over what islanders think. His "incorporation formula" applies to all new municipalities and (in my possibly naive opinion) it's not appropriate for Sail Snrim* And he's ihc o-nv who wriics

the Letters Patent, so until somebody stands up to him and his notions, we'll get the municipal structure he wants.

Here's the rub. In spite of my misgivings, I believe we'll have far greater control over the future of our island community if we incor­porate than if we don't.

Back to those dirty roads again for another example. I don't believe long, wide, straight pieces of pavement are appropriate for rural communities. As an unincorporated area we have no control over the standards to which new roads are built. They're built to the provincial highways standard that says "big, wide, straight; with lights and sidewalks." (Take a look at any new subdivision access road, like the one off Stewart Road, if you want to get a feel for what the whole island will look like as roads are upgraded.)

As a municipality, we could decide that we want to keep the roads narrower and windier — to retain a more relaxed, atmosphere. Gee, a real-life example of a specific action we could take to "preserve and protect our unique natural environment." How extraordi-

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Wolfgang Brunnwieser

/ understand they want more

money but I don't think it's right . . . I think it's jeopardiz­

ing the health-care system.

Peter Calderhead It is very difficult to imagine

doctors walking a picket line.. . Doctors making $200,000 a

year, I can't see them being

part of syndicalism.

Walt Carol (La Conner, Washington)

I'm not sure what the doctors are being paid but I think they should be compensated for their skills and their education. I can tell you, the health-care system is bel­ter up here than it is in the U.S.

Cathie Cunningham Both sides have their position. 1

hope they can sit down and find

some common ground.

Aubrey Zacharias / have the same opinion as I

had on the teacher's strike . . . Everybody complains; the easi­

est thing to do is complain.

Letters to the Editor Power levers

The campaign to incorporate our island is, in the end, a campaign about just one thing — zoning.

Issues such as road maintenance, autonomy, Islands Trust bashing, etc. are nothing more than a smoke screen to hide the real target — control over zoning power.

Incorporation will create a mayor and six councillors with the authority to regulate zoning and planning. Think of these positions as seven "levers of power" up for grabs at election time. Who will reach for these levers of power?

You can bet that those with a vested interest in zoning, especially changes in zoning, will be right in there. At the top of the list will be developers, and/or those who feed off them, and as soon as this bunch can corner four of the seven seals on council we will be on the slip­pery slide to becoming another Whistler.

Incorporation makes economic sense where there is a concentra­tion of people and jobs and busi­nesses and industry, such as in cities and towns, even suburbs. That is when there are real efficien­cies to be gained through central­ized local decision-making. But it

makes no economic or political sense to incorporate a small village and its whole surrounding rural area as well, where per-capita costs of infrastructure and services are much, much higher. In our case, we do not (yet) have a critical mass core of population and business to warrant incorporation. Taxpayers beware — be very aware.

Salt Spring Island is a unique and wonderful community due in no small part to the fact that we are a rural community and espouse rural values. We don't like excessive government — two trustees at a time is just fine, thank you. A mayor and six councillors for a rural community of 10,000 would be overkill. We don't like the prospect of higher taxes just to fund a bigger bureaucracy. Our roads are fine — a bit twisty and some potholes here and there but they are, after all, country roads with character and charm and we love them that way. We simply drive more slowly — it's thera­peutic.

It is difficult to see, therefore, how incorporation will improve the lifestyle of Salt Springers in a meaningful way, more than just window dressing. A few will bene­

fit, in the short term, but is this worth the cost of installing a whole new form of local government which, in the long term, could sub­stantially alter our unique and envi­able lifestyle?

As a very wise person once said: "If she ain't real broke, don't fix 'er." SAM SYDNEYSMITH, Salt Spring

Rental solution As a local business owner I'm

normally all for issues affecting our economy.

However, on the rental home challenge and as a home owner I can sure relate to Pamela McGinn's dilemma and the idea of party cen­tral next door. (May 1 View Point). Like most challenges we face, this problem is certainly not one sided. Here is one path that might lead to a solution.

Do nothing right away so visitors are not pushed off this summer.

If we incorporate, our new town council takes this on as an early priority.

The council decides what is the "right number" of rental homes — let's say 200.

Licences would be required to

operate these homes and they would still be subject to a list of rules.

The licences would be auctioned off, thus raising needed money for the new town and would likely focus the rentals on higher-priced homes.

This preserves the lower-end Ironies that are more likely to be rented out long-term at more rea­sonable rates.

And finally it still preserves a positive jolt to our economy while letting the town keep control, thus avoiding the Whistler problem.

New licences could be issued if council decided.

Existing licences could be sold, thus giving the owners some equity growth. DUART CAMPBELL, Fruitvale Road

Possibly none My question in Salt Spring Says

last week was "how many currently employed people will lose their jobs in the municipality?"

The answer was "possibly none," possibly the lamest political state­ment yet; what else could be answered with that.

The RCMP have a contract with

Salt Spring until 2007. but not with the new municipality so pos­sibly they will need to look at that.

What are the chances they will renew with the new municipality, possibly none.

There is a water works here under the CRD at this lime, do they think they will get better service? What they get now is possibly none.

The question as to what happens to the Islands Trust gets dodged very well. Do others have both, yes. What are the chances we get rid of the Islands Trust? Possibly none.

What are the reasons for becom­ing a municipality? Possibly none.

If we want our roads fixed, and go to the Islands Trust and tell them we will pay for it, what rea­son would they have not to fix them? Possibly none.

What are the chances taxes will go down, no "possibly," just none.

Politicians, what are their uses, possibly none. TOM DAVID, Cedar (pot holed) Lane

MORE LETTERS 10

Trustees must be genuinely open for dialogue By TOM NAVRATIL

Quite a piece of media cam­paign! I am referring to the May l article by Bev Byron and David Borrowman with a heading "Vacation rentals: warnings out­line dangers."

Much has been written and agonized over your senseless cru­sade against vacation rentals, seemingly driven by a handful of individuals and perhaps by your own beliefs. I do agree that cases where off-island people own sev­eral houses and rent them out in the summer should definitely be addressed.

1 feel that you owe me, and many other islanders, an apology, to say the least. This is why, and here is my story: Seeking the lifestyle and the type of commu­nity of the islands in 1987, I bought a piece of land nobody wanted. Though with a beach at the bottom, the one-acre lot was steep, overgrown with spindly trees enmeshed with dead branches, spider webs and infest­ed by several colonies of ter­mites.

However, that is all we could afford. I still had to finish my

IN DEPTH

engineering contract in Toronto and for many years to come I spent all of my vacation time coming to the land and planning for our home. In a few years we moved to the island full-time and in 1994 I laid the foundation to our home.

However, in 1998 my marriage fell apart and the house was put on the market unfinished. The house did not sell and when I remarried a couple of years later, we purchased the home with a hefty mortgage on our shoulders, with the intention of running a one-bedroom B&B and thus at least partially offsetting the heavy financial obligation. With great stress, thousands of hours of work and a severely strained line of credit, the B&B opened and our finances somewhat stabilized.

Last year, upon request and in consultation with our neighbours,

we rented the whole house for five weeks to three different fam­ilies.

The families that visited came for the quiet Salt Spring life, ate in local restaurants, bought sou­venirs and art and spent money on groceries.

While the house was rented, we were able to get away for a much-needed two-week sailing holiday on our wooden boat that I built many years ago.

The remaining three weeks we simply stayed on our boat on the island, while continuing to work and fulfill other commitments.

We both work for a living, sometimes 60 hours a week.

My wife and 1 belong to a local preservation group, I am a vice president, and my wife is on the board of directors of two local non-profit societies.

We both carry pagers for the volunteer Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. In addition, my wife runs a non-profit theatre compa­ny, and I am a member of the Advisory Planning Commission. In other words we are active and contributing members of our local community and we have

donated and continue to donate to many local causes.

Yes, David and Bev, our action last year would classify as "vaca­tion home rental," to which in your article you attached key words such as "danger," "highly commercial ized," "creative destruction of scenic communi­ties," "over-exploited locale," "subsidizing illegal businesses" and many more.

What we would like to see, dear trustees, not that you change your beliefs, but that you act self-lessly in the capacity of elected local trustees for the best interests of the island. In order to do that you must be genuinely open for dialogue and fact-finding pro­cesses.

There is a newly established Association for Short Term Accommodation Rentals group that is willing to explore with you all possibilities of retaining this vitally important component of our tourist industry while pre­venting the occurrence of "non­resident ventures" that do indeed resemble commercial enterpris­ing.

Amend the bylaw to limit

vacation rentals to residents of Salt Spring, and to non-residents with one house that they plan to occupy within the next three years, and all to no more than 90 days in any calendar year. Done, you have solved your problem!

If, however, you desire to con­tinue your heavy-handed approach to enforce the letter of the law, then you would also have to stamp out all rentals in all cot­tages, all illegal suites and many home-based businesses that are outside of the bylaw limitations. My guess is that most of resi­dents of Salt Spring Island would have to be served a summons for one kind or another.

We all came here for the lifestyle, not to make money (daft we would be!) And,most of us working folks work very hard to be able to sustain a reasonable lifestyle in a place we love, and to be contributing members of this lovely community. Do not take that away!

The writer is a Salt Spring real estate agent and community vol­unteer.

10 * WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002 N E W S B E A T GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Silly laws When we came to live in

Canada 25 years ago, I didn't believe people when they explained the alcohol licens­ing laws to me, but like 99 per cent of the population, we ignored the more ludicrous regulations and lived our lives in a responsible way, except for the police baiting incident that is, when we were drinking pop from a paper bag in die park.

Our children grew up with access to wine and beer in responsible quantities and a respect for moderation.

It wasn't until the kids reached their teenage years that we were forced to con­front the problems that siege mentality licensing laws pre­sent. I watched as my chil­dren's friends were turned into criminals and pursued by police for attempting to asso­ciate with their peers, who were only a few months or even weeks older. We learned first-hand about the binge phenomenon that arises from prohibition: if you deny something, they'll want it even more, with the resulting Keystone Cops chases around town, driving at unsafe speeds, guzzling booze in corners and making sometimes fatal errors of judgment.

We were lucky. The first two of our offspring managed to make it through and the third seems to be getting by in attempts to behave like an adult, whilst at the same time being treated like a child by the system. 1 cringe with embarrassment when I see some poor 18-year-old forced to write a humiliating letter to the newspaper begging for­giveness for what? Trying to lie grown up?

Which I guess brings us back to that old paradox, "I'm old enough to vote, so why am 1 not allowed to choose what I drink and where?" Which I guess goes for those of us who are into their second half century loo, given the restrictions that are placed on our personal free­dom.

Growing up in Europe for me was a much more enlight­ening experience than the disastrous prohibitive climate that we have here. I often watch as highly paid police officers spend their time and my tax dollars trolling for ticket money by handing out citations for such horrendous crimes as silting in the park with a beer; not to mention creating a chasm between the police and public.

Isn't it time to get with the program, or have the politi­cally correct anti-booze and drugs factions locked us in a lime warp and made us blind to the idiocy of enforcing laws that should have been dumped a century aao? IAN ABBOTT, ' Walker's Hook Road

Dissimilar "Free trade wins a convert"

declared the Driftwood's April 24 editorial.

Tire convert referred to was Oxfam International, which "has strongly endorsed world trade," we were told.

How could this be? On looking back at the headline 1 realized that the word "trade" was not capitalized. Could we have been purposely mis­led into thinking that Oxfam had come down on the side of Free Trade?

The editorial goes on to say that "freeing international

More letters trade has been the chief focus of the so-called globalization movement, which has been unfairly depicted as a servant to multinational industry" and then "(globalization) has a much belter chance of success with the participation of non­governmental organizations

such as Oxfam." I go to www.maketrade-

fair.org and find that in the preamble to Oxfam's report two of their points are:

• Many of the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on intel lectual properly, investment and

services protect the inter­ests of rich countries and powerful TNCs, while imposing huge costs on developing countries. This bias raises fundamental questions about the legiti­macy of the WTO.

• Powerful transnational

companies (TNCs) have been left free to engage in invest­ment and employment prac­tices which contribute to poverty and insecurity, con­strained only by weak volun­tary guidelines.

In many countries, export-led success is built on the

exploitation of women and girls.

The dissimilarities between what has come to be called global free trade and what Oxfam is proposing could be greater than the similarities. JACQUELINE THOMAS, Salt Spring

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE

I 5 L A J \ | P 6 T R - U 5 T P r o p o s e d B y l a w s N o . 374, No . 375 a n d No . 376

NOTICE is hereby given that the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public hearing concerning proposed bylaws numbered 374, 375 and 376 for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws. At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws. Each bylaw is scheduled to be heard at a specific time, as noted below.

DATE: Wednesday, May 29,2002 LOCATION: Salt Spring Island Baptist Church, 520 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 pm: Open House - An informal information session respecting all three proposed bylaws, including displays for public viewing.

TIME: 2:30 pm - N.S.E. Holdings Ltd.

Proposed Bylaw No. 376, cited as "Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 3, 2002". In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 376 is to change the zoning of the subject property from an agricultural zone to a residential zone to permit a four-lot residential subdivision tor single-family dwellings (as shown on Plan No. 1). These changes affect lands legally described as Part of the West 6 Chains of Section 5, Range 3 East, North Salt Spring Island, Cowichan District, Lying to the North of Lower Ganges Road.

Bylaw No. 376 - Plan No. 1

TIME: 3:30 pm - Parks, O'Connor et al Proposed Bylaw No. 374, cited as "Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 1,2002". In general terms the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 374 is to change the zoning of a "donor property" located west of Mount Erskine to reduce its development potential by 15 densities, and to also change the zoning of a "receiving property" located between Wilkie Way and Juniper Place to increase its development potential by 15 densities.

Bylaw No. 374 - Plan Nos. 1 and 2

Plan 1 "RecelvingProperly"

Plan 2 "Donor Property"

T h e s e c h a n g e s affect lands l e g a l l y described as Section 1, Range 1 East, North Salt Spring Island, Cowichan District and Lots 879, 10, 11 and 12, Section 2, Range 1 East, North Salt Spring Island, Cowichan District, Plan VIP67092 (as shown on Plan No. 1 -Receiving Property); and Lots 30 and 31, North Salt Spring Island, Cowichan District (as shown on Plan No. 2 - Donor Property).

SUBJECT PROPERTY From: RURAL UPLANDS 1 ZONE (RU1) To RURAL UPLANDS 1 ZONE VARIATION : •> . RU1 (•)

TIME: 7:30 pm - Land & Water BC Inc. Proposed Bylaw No. 375, cited as "Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. 2, 2002". In general terms the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 375 is to change the zoning of the inter-tidal beach area at McFadden Creek to establish revised areas where shellfish aquaculture is permitted. These changes affect lands legally described as Part Blocks A and B, Crown Foreshore Lot 341, and a Portion ot the Unsurveyed Foreshore, Houston Passage, North Salt Spring Island, Cowichan District

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Copies of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Local Trust Committee in respect of these bylaws, may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, Room 1206, 115 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing Friday, May 17, 2002, and up to and including Wednesday, May 29, 2002.

For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies ot the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Victoria Office of the Islands Trust, #200-1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, commencing Friday, May 17, 2002. Copies of proposed bylaws 374, 375 and 376 are also available on the Islands Trust website at: www.islandstrust.bc.ca

Enquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Regional Planning Manager for Salt Spring Island at (250) 537-9144 or Fax (250) 537-9116. For Toll Free access, request a transfer to the Islands Trust via Enquiry BC: in Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC at 1 -800-663-7867.

Written submissions may be delivered to:

1. The office of the Islands Trust by mail at Room 1206, 115 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T9, or by Fax (250) 537-9116, prior to 2:30 pm., Wednesday, May 29, 2002.

2. After 2:30 p.m., to the Local Trust Committee at the Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 29, 2002.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Pauline Brazier Deputy Secretary

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Authentic MQKC. letters I was first introduced to

Salt Spring over 30 years ago.

At that time we were for­tunate enough to rent a waterfront cottage that allowed our family to vaca­tion all together, privately. Rental properties were plen­tiful back then, as island homeowners augmented their incomes by renting out their homes and cottages during the summer months.

Bed and breakfasts were non-existent at that time. It has only been in the last 20 or so years that B&Bs have sprung up and now number in excess of 100 on the island. I find it ironic that the local Trust portrays vacation homeowners as a recent threat to the character and way of life on Salt Spring when, in fact, the opposite is true.

The Trust seems to think that vacation home rentals deplete the availability of long-term affordable rentals and will destroy the rural idyllic character of the island. They have used Whistler, Niagara on the Lake and Peggy's Cove as an examples.

If they're going to make comparisons like this they need to get their facts straight. Whistler brings in thousands of full and part-time seasonal employees and as a result has difficulty finding accommodation for a huge number of lower paid workers. Whistler has also had trouble with vaca­tion rentals being noisy and unruly — no kidding! Imagine bringing thousands of young adults who simply want to play hard and party all night long and mixing them into residential neigh­bourhoods. Niagara-on-the-Lake and Peggy's Cove are not being destroyed by peo­ple renting out their homes to vacationers; rather it's the influx of commercial ven­tures like strip malls, motels and hotels that have destroyed the overall quiet ambiance. For the Trust to compare those situations with Salt Spring Island is irresponsible.

If we take away the use of vacation rentals this leaves the Trust with the only alternative but to fill our

tourism zones with hotels and motels, making us in effect a resort destination. Possibly this is the alterna­tive they are seeking?

My wife and I brought up our children on Salt Spring, we spent many hours with soccer, baseball, attending PAC meetings and volun­teering on task forces with PARC. We've paid our prop­erty taxes, voted in local elect ions and joined our friends in many, many island celebrat ions. We resent being told that we are not "authentic" and that we are driving our neighbours off the island by owning a vacation home. D. WILSON, North End Road

Mistitled I was very distressed and

saddened by the recent headline of the May 1 arti­cle titled "Physiotherapist bails out."

The words "bails out" intimates that I abandoned ship, deserted or otherwise, left without due thought.

The decision to sell my practice after eight years did not come easily. The article did not say how the govern­ment gave us three weeks notice of the change to peo­ple 's coverage — three weeks over Christmas!

It is hard to give up a business one has built from scratch, as well as leave many clients with whom you have built up a rapport of trust and friendship. When clients learn that you are leaving, they have a feel­ing of uncertainty. To sug­gest, by your terminology, that I have abandoned them adds to that feeling and is very insensitive as to what is involved in a decision of this type.

It concerns me very much

how these changes are going to affect people's health. That is what physio is all about — keeping people active and healthy. I, also, must preserve my health and am happy to leave my prac­tice in very capable hands to go where I can culminate my career in a less stressful way. I am sorry to leave Salt Spring Island, as I have truly enjoyed practising here.

Perhaps in the future, the "interviewer/writer" of an article should also be the "ti l ler" — not the editor who knows nothing of the spirit of the interview! JANET JACOBSEN, Salt Spring

Bad idea It amazes me that you can

turn a campaign of support for local business into "a bad idea" (May 1 editorial).

We know that most local business people are paying a fair minimum wage, even though times are hard. We also know that most of the young people employed are our children and grandchil­dren saving to pay the increased tuition fees they are now faced with for col­lege or university.

We would like to show our appreciation to those business people and to encourage all the communi­ty to spend locally whenever possible to support the local economy and our friends and neighbours.

However, we also know that not everyone working for minimum wage is a stu­dent. Some are young par­ents struggling to raise chil­dren. Raising a family on a gross income of $240 a week (for a 40-hour work week) is GROSS.

As we also know, many of these jobs are not full-time,

so how about trying to sup­port yourself or a family on $120 a week? So often peo­ple are working two or more part time jobs — yes, even here on Salt Spring.

I guess it is hard for those who have no personal expe­rience of hard limes to real­ly understand that grinding poverty is soul destroying, but spend a little time talk­ing to those who survived the '30s and who tried to make sure life would be better for their heirs.

To many of us, seeing the hard-won benefits of decent wages and working condi­tions, health care and edu­cation being stripped away seems to be the "bad idea." PAT O'NEILL, Howell Lane

Theft irks Ours is a generous com­

munity. Business owners and individuals are only loo happy to help out.

Here at Community Services we are often the grateful recipients of the community's support. That is what makes it so difficult to understand when we are on the receiving end of theft.

Over the last year, four of our lawn chairs clearly marked "Family Place" have disappeared, as has the large mirror installed in our driveway.

We know that the people who do these things are only one or two of the island 's population. Yet when they steal from us, they steal from everyone, as so much of what we do is supported by this communi­ty-

Perhaps the publication of this letter will result in someone seeing the missing items and ensuring their return. N. LYNNE BROWN, Executive director, SSI Community Services Society

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THE REFERENDUM IS ON JUNE 22

Look for information in your mail later this week Before you vote, find out as much as you can about incorporation

A T T E N D T H E P U B L I C M E E T I N G S :

"• Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 pm at Fulford Hall. Ask two councillors from Bowen Island and the mayor of Sooke your questions about their experience following incorporation.

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From the Salt Spring Island Local Government Restructure Study Committee

12 * WEDNESDAY, MAY 15,2002 O P I N I O N GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Less not more

I would like to thank Sam Lightman for his very suc­cinct Viewpoint article in the May 8 Driftwood.

I wholeheartedly agree with his opinion that incor­poration could be a very dangerous thing. How many levels of government do we already have and how well are they really serving us? Why would anyone think that adding yet another level of bureaucracy might improve things?

I recently moved here from the community of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows where we actually have two separate municipal councils. Guess who rules this area? The developers. Why, because half the council members are realtors or " b u s i n e s s m e n / w o m e n " themselves.

The only difference in the rampant, unplanned, costly development of the two municipalities is that the Pitt Meadows Council decided it was important to preserve heritage buildings to pro­mote yourism whereas Maple Ridge Council did not. Do you know how many historical buildings there are left in Maple Ridge'.' When I moved to the area there were well over 100 and there are now fewer than 10.

Have the roads improved? Well if you like everything in sight paved over and traf­fic control lights at every other intersection, I guess they are slightly smoother for the most pan than our roads here, but safer? I think not. I used to ride my horse on the sometimes narrow shoulders of Maple Ridge's "unimproved country roads" and 99 per cent of the time passing cars would slow

More letters down out of respect and because they actually lived and worked in the communi­ty known then as the Horse Capital of B.C.

In less than 15 years almost all of the gravel shoul­ders have disappeared, along with the wonderful trail sys­tems for walkers and riders that interconnected them, to be replaced by four-lane, paved streets with no shoul­ders, and the frustrated peo­ple driving on them, usually for an hour and a half twice a day as they drive out of the community to their jobs and back.

Also, it is very difficult to drive anywhere in these two municipalities without being held up for 10 to 20 minutes at a time for road improve­ment work which as often as not entails ripping up a per­fectly good road because they have to add more water mains or gas lines or sewer lines for all the new subdivi­sions, which by the way make John Cougar Mellencamp's Little Pink Houses look very attractive in comparison.

Meanwhile, what do you suppose happened to proper­ty taxes? Ours went up over $1,000 in less than 10 years. What did we get for this tax increase? Loss of historic landmarks, loss of natural areas, loss of habitat for wildlife, way more air pollu­tion, constant noise pollution, way more giant shopping malls, a new rec centre which we don't own, a separate ice arena which is too far out of town for seniors to get to for curling and has no adequate bus service for kids, so par­ents must drive them.

The last straw for me was when they ripped down one of the most beautiful remain­

ing historic homes which was in perfect condition, and put up a Tim Horton's.

Why did you move to Salt Spring or choose to stay here? I came to get away from the noise, the pollution, the crime and the loo many levels of dysfunctional, money-driven, shortsighted government. In my opinion, even one less level is one giant step in the right direc­tion. PATRICIA FAUROT, Salt Spring

Cooperate I am one of the "dreaded"

vacation home owners. I have a small house that I rent out to guests year round.

I am also the chairperson for ASTAR, (Association for Short Term Accommodation Rentals).

As we all know from the letter sent out by the Islands Trust, the Trust is now work­ing pro-actively to enforce the existing bylaw, which dis­allows rental of less than 30 days of residential properties. We, who are members of ASTAR, are putting our efforts into our goal, which is to advocate change to local bylaws to permit short-term rentals on Salt Spring.

At this point 1 am discour­aged by the lack of openness from the local Trust to listen to proposals from us. I am also very concerned about the dissension between neigh­bours and friends.

When I first read the May 1 Viewpoint from Pamela Christie McGinn, I was mad. Then I took a closer look and realized that I agreed with Pamela on many of her points. She shouldn't have the privacy of her home com­promised, at least not, as she says, any more than a full-

time neighbour would. The guests from next door should not assume to look to Pamela as a source of information about the island. They should also be respectful neighbours while they are there.

Where we differ is that she has suggested we should all be shut down. What we pro­pose is that there should be some restrictions on rentals, and guidelines for the visitors who stay in vacation rental homes.

For instance, here are some of the ideas we would consid­er proposing:

• There could be a limit on the number of guests, based on the size of the house and property. Extra guests would not be permitted to camp on the properly.

• The property owner would provide information about the island and its amenities (Those of us who are members of the Accommodations Group receive a very helpful kit that includes menus from the restaurants and brochures from various recreation busi­nesses, etc.)

• If the property owners are not on island, they would designate someone as a local contact person for the guests.

• The contact person or owners should inform their guests about local noise bylaws and request that their guests respect the privacy of neighbours.

I'm sorry that there have been difficult situations, like Pamela's, but I know that it is not the norm. Most of us who have rental properties have a good relationship with our neighbours. We get feedback that they enjoy meeting visi­tors from all over the world. We know that we are meeting a need and providing a legiti­

mate option for guests to this island.

I also feel that we can and do work together with the B&Bs and resorts in a coop­erative way.

We are still working on our goals, and hope to achieve a sensible resolution to this issue. ARLENE DASHWOOD, ASTAR

Decent thing I'm sad to tell you about

yet another blow to one of our sheep farmers. Two weeks ago four lambs were killed and three other sheep badly injured.

The attack came from neighbours ' dogs — and aren't we all neighbours on this small island?

Those who do not raise sheep have no idea how dev­astating these attacks are to a farmer who has seen these lambs born, perhaps helped the ewe along with a difficult delivery and saved the lambs' lives, only to have them torn apart by dogs before they have a chance to mature.

The emotional stress of finding your flock savaged is extreme and the financial loss is considerable. We're look­ing at a minimum $200 bill for the vet time plus the loss of five sheep, some of whom may be ewes that would pro­duce lambs for years. This is well over $2,000!

Some make the statement that lambs are born to die anyway — so how would you like to have one of your animals die in this way?

One of our old ewes just died of natural causes this past yea. She was 17 years old and one of the foundation ewes in our flock. She has produced wonderful lambs over the years, many of them

still with us. So. you see, all lambs do not end up in the butcher shop.

The most important thing I wish to say to everyone is about personal responsibili­ty! If your dog is in the posi­tion of attacking other ani­mals, at least have the courage and decency to admit this, talk to the farmer, offer compensation — and condolences. Don't say, "My dog wouldn't do that!" or "He 's only a puppy, he's harmless."

Ii would be virtually impossible for a dog to return home after a brutal attack and not be spattered with blood, have wool in its teeth and smell like sheep!

So, folks do the decent thing — keep your dogs on a leash and admit when your dog's in trouble! Also, advise the neighbouring farmers at once if your dog has gone missing and is on the loose!

I know you've all heard this story before, and I hope this is the last time I have to comment on this situation. All the signs and warnings in the world are not going to help — it's up to you! MARGARET THRELFALL, S h e e p b r e e d e r s Committee, Island Farmers Institute

Hooray, Nina I like that "feeding two

birds with one crumb!" (May 8 Driftwood letters.)

Here's another one. Remember the song This Land is Your Land, modified once to "from Bonavista to Vancouver Island?"

I suggest another change. The chorus should end with "This land needs care from you and me." Next? LOIS SPRAGUE, Salt Spring

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Earthquake drill shakes up students and response crews By MITCHELL SHERRIN Staff Wri ter

A comprehens ive earthquake drill at Gulf Is lands Secondary School (GISS) Thursday gave staff and students a sampling of shaky possibilities.

The rea l is t ic drill even included simulated trauma victims, search and rescue exercises , first-aid practice at a temporary field hospital and student release pro­cedures.

As part of a district-wide emergency response awareness day, the GISS exercise was des igned to rehearse life-saving procedures in addition to a standard bui lding evacuat ion drill.

The faux-earthquake began short ly after 11:30 a.m. when staff tripped a basement sen­sor to initiate alarms.

While buzzers rang and a recorded voice pronounced ear thquake warnings, students huddled under tables during virtual tremors.

Some kids giggled and joked during the alarm but others held onto table legs with white knuckles.

After the alarm died out, teachers counted aloud to practise waiting for subsid­ing aftershocks before an evacuation brought stu­dents onto the field.

School evacuation is the point where most earth­quake drills end.

Normal ly , s tudents briefly gather on the field, get a quick a t tendance check and then file back into their classes happy for an unusual break in stud­ies.

But on Thursday's drill, the emergency exercise had only just begun.

While GISS principal Nancy Macdonald com­pared teachers' class atten­dance records with school records to determine the number of miss ing stu­dents , GISS Search and Rescue coord ina tor Bo Curtis gathered teams to search the building.

Teachers donned hard hats, flash lights and work

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that worked and did­n't work," she said.

One of the biggesi headaches in the event of a m a j o r emergency would be student release to parents, she added.

"Student release will he quite compli­cated with high school students because they will warn to go home on their own."

And in a real emergency, parents might not be able to readily travel to the school.

"The next step is to know how the C o m m u n 11 y will work within an emergency situa­t ion," Macdonald said.

As the drill ended and students headed off for lunch, one

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gloves to enter the school. But many would-be res­

cuers had to go without safety equipment due to shortages.

Potent ial rescuers checked equipment bags and found that few flash­lights appeared to function and consequent ly made notes.

Organizers rapidly worked to cordon off a safe area for students, set up a first-aid station and work out search plans.

"Things are get t ing chaotic," Curtis observed.

Meanwhile, several the­atrically inclined students pretended to be injured vic­tims of the earthquake still trapped in the school.

Rescue teams scouring ba throoms and classes found multiple casualties moaning in distress.

Some minimally injured

students were escorted out of the building but others had to be left behind before rescuers could return with a stretcher to carry them.

It was immediate ly apparent that rescue coor­dination and speed would improve if communication radios could be used.

A stretcher shortage also created lengthy evacuation delays that concerned res­cue planners.

Through the exerc ise , coordinators learned the importance of unforeseen minor items such as clip­boards, maps and keys.

One hour into the exer­cise, staff discovered stu­dents had bathroom requirements that would be difficult to serve in the event of a real earthquake since only rescue crews would be permitted to re­enter the school.

"This is a step beyond the normal dri l l ," Macdonald noted.

GISS was lucky to have paramedic Jack Barclay on staff to set up an impres­sive first-aid centre on the field.

At the site, students were immobilized and treated for a variety of possible wounds.

"I've noticed challenges in a lack of resources and manpower . " Barc lay

observed. S imula ted victim

Andrew McKeachie point­ed out that several students could help with first aid since they have training as lifeguards.

"I t ' s an idea we could invest igate ," Barclay agreed.

Macdonald indicated the school staff would meet for a s imulat ion debriefing later in the day.

"We will go over things

over minor fail ings in

emergency response proce­dures.

"I bet you wouldn't want to be caught in an earth­quake here." he laughed.

But how else can emer­gency response teams learn to perfect their techniques than by engaging in such a detailed practice?

Perhaps the community at large should follow the school distr ict example with a major emergency simulation of its own.

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Singing: could it be bad for your health? Extraordinary how

potent cheap music is. — Noel Coward

Sir Noel was bang on the money with that one.

A simple jingle can be a cul tural powerhouse . A song doesn ' t have to be well-sung or well-crafted to pack a punch.

The lyr ics to Happy Birthday are inane to the point of fatuity, but we've all sung it dozens of limes and enjoyed every perfor­mance.

The song We Will Rock You could have been writ­ten by a tone-deaf 12-year-old, but fans never tire of roaring that anthem en masse at hockey games and soccer matches.

The power of even a mediocre song can be enor­mous.

It can cheer us up or bum

Fulford school says 'no' to 4 days

Following consultation between Fulford Elementary staff, parents and students, the south-end school will not be adopting a four-day week next year.

"I t ' s not a go," said Fulford principal Judy Raddysh.

The proposal was prompt­ed by recent legislation changes to the School Act that allow schools to adopt alternative time schedules to fit community wishes.

After enjoying several years of a four-day kinder­garten program, Fulford staff suggested possibly moving the whole school to a four-day week.

A pilot project survey cited benefits in areas such as attendance, learning and family-time but acknowl­edged difficulties with items such as child care, trans­portation and longer school days.

Friday would have been the likely day "off."

Each of the remaining four school days would have been extended by 75 min­utes (8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.) to maintain instructional time.

The four-day proposal was thoroughly discussed in staff meetings, parent forums and hand-in surveys over the past few weeks.

But the idea was quashed after a May 6 parent survey received only 50 per cent approval, Raddysh said.

Revisiting the proposal is unlikely, she noted.

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us out. It c a n i n s p i r e or infu­riate us; fill us with joy or heart­break.

Or even kill us. You think I exaggerate?

Tell it to the judge — the judge in Manila in the Philippines, who just got through sentencing another Filipino for murder.

The defendant had been s inging My Way in a karaoke bar, much to the derision of another patron who laughed and jeered at his vocal stylings.

So the crooner pulled out a .38 Smith and Wesson and croaked him.

Hey, My Way is a treacly gobbet of sentimental goo

even when Sinatra sings it. Nobody should have to hear it sung well, never mind badly. Perhaps it was really a mercy killing.

Bad music hath charms to sooth the most savage of breasts — and beasts.

Researchers at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, England had a problem — 10 sharks (five male, five female) which didn't want to play house. Try as they might they could not induce or entice the finny brutes to heed the call of nature and swim forth and multiply.

Then they discovered

Barry White. Yes, that Barry White —

the oleaginous, gold-chain-swaddled tune merchant whose gag-prompting bal­lads slimed up the music charts back in the sleazy •60s.

The researchers discov­ered that Barry White recordings, played under­water, nudged the sharks into behaviour patterns that looked a lot like piscatorial foreplay.

A spokesman for the cen­tre said that the previously monk-like sharks "did seem a bit more excited, chasing one another around the tank" after hearing a couple of White CDs.

Well, I dunno. I believe if I was forced

to listen to an endless tape loop of Barry White war­bling Can't Get Enough Of

Your Love, Babe and You're The First, the Last, My Everything, I 'd be thrashing around mindless­ly and going berserk loo.

I don't think lite Sea Life-Centre has an outbreak of shark foreplay on its hands — I think it 's a case of Aquarium Rage.

Paula Wolf could relate to that. Paula is a housewife in the town of Poppleton, in England.

Correction: Paula used to be a housewife.She is now separated from her husband and seeking divorce.

The reason? He refuses to stop imitat ing Roy Orbison. Four years ago, somebody convinced Dave Wolf that he sounded just like the American singer.

Dave liked the idea so much he quit his job and went on the road as an

Orbison impersonator. "It jus t can ' t go on."

Paula said. "I do like some of the songs, but it all got to be too much. He ' s more devoted to Roy than to me."

No need to explain, Paula. I 'm surprised you didn ' t drive him up to Birmingham and push him into the shark lank.

Bad music — or even mediocre music badly per­formed — can bring out the worst in anyone.

Take my pal Eddie, the guy in the next office. He loves the theme song from The Titanic. Matter of fact, he's whistling it right now.

And has been for the past two hours.

Good old Eddie. Sounds like he's having the time of his life.

Which is good, because it's almost over.

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To: The Residents of Salt Spring

On behalf of all the folks at Mouat's Trading Co. I would like to thank you for your long standing, and hopefully continuing, support of our stores and for making our 95"' Anniversary celebration such an enjoyable event. I would particularly like to thank the following people:

• The 50 employees of Mouat's for putting their hearts into this celebration. • Ben Martens for coming out of retirement to organize the event. • Wendy & Kim, MaryLou and Barb & Mary for adding to the festivities in each of our

four stores. • Rick and Mitchell at the Driftwood for a first rate job on the advertising and history of

the store. • Eric Booth and the other members of the Salt Spring Monetary Foundation for the

framed $$10 bill depicting Jane Mouat and the Mouat's Trading building. Serial #0095 was a nice touch.

• The many businesses and individuals who offered their congratulations in the paper and in person over the past week.

We are already thinking about our 100'h Anniversary in 2007. If you have any ideas how we can make it extra special we would love to hear from you.

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CD Drive. She Said (1997.Romance) '• young bank teller becomes a willing hostage and tails for the bank robber. Moira Kelly. Sebastian Spence (Ih30)

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Vote: wrong time, wrong way, wrong reasons Referenda can be an important

way for public involvement in fun­damental questions of society, Norman Ruff told people attending the last of the Referendum Lecture Series at Lions Hall on May 7.

In his talk called The Un-princi-pled Referendum, the UVic profes­sor of political science said referen­dum initiatives can help reverse the "top-down" nature of the Canadian political process, and he supports them for that reason. To work, however, governments must make a sincere attempt at openness, to foster informed debate and to pre­vent the vote becoming no more than a "tribal head count."

Unfortunately, RulT explained, the present referendum on treaty negoti­ations has been conducted at the

wrong time, in the wrong way and for the wrong reasons. It has already set back treaty negotiations by a year, and millions of dollars have been wasted on the mail-in ballot process.

A good time to have had involved the public in setting the principles of negotiating treaties would have been 1991, he said, when the B.C. government under the Sccreds first decided to join the federal government at the table. To insert new principles or positions in 2002 undermines the key principle of negotiations in good faith, and may squander the time and resources invested to date.

Current referendum issues have not been presented as clear options for public debate. Ruff staled. Rather, they are skewed toward a

pre-determined outcome to bolster the Liberals' desired position at the treaty table, particularly when it comes to question #6. It seeks to limit aboriginal governance to that of a municipality, with powers del­egated from the province. Ruff links this question directly to the failed court challenge of the Nisga'a Agreement-in-Principle, initialed by then Leader of the Opposition Gordon Campbell and Geoff Plant, and dismissed by the B.C. Supreme Court in 2000.

Now. alter eight years of negotia­tion. Ruff explained, it would be more useful to ask questions about the approach and process of treaty-making, including the use of interim measures agreements, and the incre­mental approach versus everything-

negotiated-at-once. These crucial issues, supported by a public educa­tion campaign running concurrent with the referendum, would have raised the level of understanding and debate enormously. Instead. Ruff said, the Campbell government has simply conducted a "tribal head count"— the tribe being the non-aboriginal population, leading not to better consensus and understanding in society as a whole, but to further division and alienation of aboriginal people.

Looking beyond the May 15 bal­lot deadline, Ruff does not see results being at all conclusive, expecting them to fade away and be forgotten. His hope is that negotia­tions will slowly get up to speed again, acknowledging that First

Nations are going to be upset for some time. However, if the B.C. government uses the results to take a harder stance at the negotiating table. First Nations may just "go elsewhere," he said — leading to more costly court cases and eco­nomic uncertainty for years to come.

At the event, sponsoring group Salt Spring Islanders for Justice and Reconciliation collected more ballots from islanders choosing to join the Active Boycott of the refer­endum. The group will be present­ing the collected ballots to the HuFqumiTium Treaty Group on Vancouver Island this Friday at a media event. Last-minute drop-offs of ballots will be accepted at the office of the Salt Spring United Church until Thursday evening.

CRD board amends market regulations People contravening

the by law g o v e r n i n g the Saturday Market in the Park should take note of p r o p o s e d a m e n d m e n t s to the Cap i t a l Reg iona l District (CRD) commu­nity parks regulat ions bylaw for Salt Spring.

At its m e e t i n g last Wednesday , the C R D board in Victoria gave three readings to Bylaw 2 9 8 3 , which e x p a n d s on definitions related to market operation, spec­if ies the new ra te increase in effect this year and boosts poten­t ia l f ines for bylaw offenders.

Fines were previous­ly set at a $25 min i ­

mum and $300 m a x i ­mum for a first offence, and $50/$300 for sub­sequent offences.

Bylaw 2983 s t ipu­lates a min imum $50 fine for f i r s t - t ime offenders and a maxi­mum $ 2 , 0 0 0 pena l ty for each s u b s e q u e n t offence.

The bylaw is now a v a i l a b l e for pub l i c view at the Salt Spring P a r k s , Ar t s and Recreation Commission (PARC) office.

It was d i scus sed in camera at PARC's April 29 meeting, said CRD director Kellie Booth, because the c o m m i s ­sion needed to receive a legal opinion on it.

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Eden home M O T P l e t t e r s I am writing in response to

the article on Abbeyfield Housing in the Seniority magazine distributed with the Driftwood last month.

The concept sounds great, however. Barb Aust stated that "many seniors are forced to leave the island because at this lime there is no support­ive housing in place."

My husband and I have been successfully running Eden Lodge for the past two years on Salt Spring Island. Our home provides daily sup­port for a maximum of five residents who each have their own rooms with ensuiles. The rest of the home is shared.

We also have round-the-clock staff to assist people when needed. We provide three meals per day, snacks, full housekeeping services and regular trips. We encour­age participation in the daily activities at Eden Lodge and

as such have seen people "come alive again." We have had a number of people come to us from the hospital to con­valesce and have provided respite services for others.

At this lime we are work­ing with the Vancouver Island Health Authority to help pro­vide subsidies for qualified people to live here. We want Eden Lodge to be for our clienLs what every elderly per­son deserves to have: a home. VICKITYNER, BILL CLARK, Eden Lodge

Be watchful Many of the Waterworks'

customers consider it the dis­trict's responsibility to pre­vent pollution in the water­shed.

However, the land around the lake is either privately owned or provides public access to the water.

The North Salt Spring Waterworks District's man­date is to meat and distribute the water to the customers. The water from St. Mary Lake is screened, filtered and chlorinated before distribu­tion. This is what the cus­tomers' taxes and tolls pay for.

Unfortunately there are some residents or visitors to Salt Spring Island who do not share in the community spirit. We have had fax machines, mattresses, exercise machines and other junk left at our sites around the island. The only way to combat this is for all residents to be watchful and

Grad bookmarks tally $3,850 G a n g e s and P e n d e r

l iquor s tore cus tomers poured out the generos­ity this spring by pur­chasing $3,850 worth of bookmarks for dry grad fundraising.

It sees Gul f I s l ands School District dry grad celebrations receive the sixth-highest amount in B.C.. surpassed only by Vancouver, Peace River N o r t h , C o q u i t l a m ,

Surrey and Delta. A $3,850 cheque will

be g iven to a Gul f I s l a n d s Schoo l Board m e m b e r next W e d n e s d a y at the Ganges l iquor store at noon.

The G a n g e s s to re r a i s e d $ 3 , 7 5 5 of the Gulf Islands total.

B o o k m a r k s cos t $1 each, with all donations b e n e f i t t i n g the 2002

Gulf Islands Secondary School dry grad ce le ­bration.

Sponsoring fundrais­ing for a l c o h o l - f r e e g r a d s is par t of the L i q u o r D i s t r i b u t i o n Branch's social respon­sibility program to pro­mote the r e s p o n s i b l e use of beverage alcohol, i nc lud ing the p reven­tion of underage drink­ing.

bring such acts to the atten­tion of the authorities.

This type of pollution is probably less harmful and only a fraction of the organic pollution entering the lake on a daily basis. TREVOR HUTTON, General manager, N o r t h Sal t Spr ing Waterworks District

Motives The May 1 Driftwood

landed on my desk a couple of hours ago in my Edmonton office and I have just had the disturbing experience of read­ing the opinion article submit­ted to you by Bev Byron and David Borrowman about short-term rental accommo­dation and the irresponsible, rich and greedy owners who abuse the island's inhabitants by their actions. I am such an owner. I confess to renting out my beloved house to potential despoilers of the island way of life: to my friends from Alberta; my doctor; my neighbours and the friend who, last year, spent $ 16,(XX) on local sculptures; the fami­

lies who kayak or bike and walk the island. Many of them are people, who like me, have come to love the island and return year after year. Some have even moved here to live.

I have owned my house for 13 years. I came to stay for two weeks with my three young children and mother-in-law in a short-term rental house on Long Harbour. I knew then that il was the only place I wanted to live and so with the able help of Ann Foerster of Pcmberton Holmes I bought the house.

Since then, my family and I have spent as much time as possible here. Four years ago my husband died here. I have grown strong roots. However, if I was unable to rent out on a short-term basis, I could not pay my mortgage or property taxes. If I had to rent on a full-time basis I would never be able to come to Salt Spring. I plan on moving per­manently in about three years but until then I have to work and live in Alberta.

When I am not on the island, my house is looked

after most capably by Blair and Melissa Howard, who run, heaven forbid, the type of "exploitive" commercial operation maligned in the Byron and Borrowman opin­ion piece.

I am concerned and puz­zled as to how this has become such a hot issue with such fervent, evangelical detractors. Holiday rental properly is available in some of the most beautiful spots on earth. I have rented in England, Scotland, Wales, Normandy and Italy. Are we going to be so insular and backward as to forbid this perfectly valid alternative to hotels and bed and break­fasts? Is there some hidden agenda, some secret lobby group that I in my off-island innocence am not aware of? Are short-term rentals begin­ning to bring in enough income to Salt Spring that it causes alarm to the other accommodation providers?

This controversy was not formed in a vacuum. There are many questions to be asked about the motives of the opponents of short-term rental accommodation. Somebody ask, please. GILLIAN TAYLOR, E d m o n t o n a n d Sal t Spring

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NOTICE SALT SPRING ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKS

REGULATIONS BYLAW AMENDMENT

Take Notice that the Capital Regional District Board intends to adopt Bylaw No. 2983, Community Parks Regulations (Salt Spring Island) Bylaw No. 1, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2002, at its meeting on Wed., May 22, 2002 to be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 524 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6.

Bylaw No . 2983 amends Bylaw No. 2930. Community Parks Regulations (Salt Spring Island) Bylaw No. 1, 2001, which sets out regulations for the operation of community parks and facilities within the Electoral Area of Salt Spring Island, including the Farmers ' Market, playgrounds and tennis courts, and provides enforcement powers to authorized personnel. Bylaw No. 2983 amends Bylaw No. 2930 by adding definitions, permit application procedures, and a fees and charges schedule related to the operation of the Farmers' Market.

For more specific details, a complete copy of Bylaw No. 2983 may be inspected at the Capital Regional District offices listed below, from May 15 to May 2 1 , 2002 (excluding statutory holidays):

• Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts & Recreation office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, BC (Mon.-Wed., 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Thurs., 8:30 am-1:00 pm; 2:00-4:30 pm)

• Building Inspection office, #206-118 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC (Mon.- Fri., 8:30-10:00 am, 10:30 am-Noon, 1:00-4:00 pm)

• Administration Department, 524 Yates Street, Victoria, BC (Mon.- Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm)

The bylaw may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.crd.bc.ca (select "Bylaws" under the Document Library section, and then select Bylaw No. 2983 from the drop down list).

Questions regarding the bylaw may be directed to Dave Gibbon, Manager, Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts and Recreation, tel. 537-4448.

Dated this 15 t h day of May, 2002

Carmen I. Thiel Corporate Secretary

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HISTORICAL STOP: Members of the Salt Spring Historical Society's heritage plaque committee, f rom left, Tony Farr, Charles Kahn and Tom Wright, erect one of 10 new signs now gracing heritage buildings here. This plaque was put up at the Ship's Anchor building which is now Anise Restaurant. nxxonyDemckLimdy

Historical plaques identify island heritage buildings

Some of Salt Spring's oldest buildings now sport proof of their vintage thanks to the island's historical group.

The Salt Spring Historical Society (SSHS) has put up 10 new signs this year.

Mahon Hall, the oldest of the build-inns receivine new plaques, was huill in 1902.

The next oldest, the Methodist Church (1905) on Hereford Avenue, now the home of A Class Act Fabric Studio, is the only one of the 10 buildings to have been moved from another site.

It was originally located at Central. Seven other buildings in the Ganges area

now have plaques. They include the Salt Spring Island

Creamery (1904), now Embe Bakery; the Scott House (1912), now the office of the Atkins Common development across from Foxglove Farm and Garden Supplies; the

Salt Spring Island Trading Company (1912); the first Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital (1914) , now the Salt Spring Community Centre; Aunt Maggie's House (1920s), now the Tree House Cafe; the Ship 's Anchor (1937), now Anise Restaurant; and the island's second tele­phone exchange (1945), now House Piccolo restaurant.

Fulford Community Hall (1937) is (he only building in the south end to receive a new sign, although the historical society hopes to label several other Fulford heritage buildings in the future.

The society's heritage plaque committee includes current SSHS president Tom Wright, board director Tony Farr, and past president Charles Kahn.

The committee plans to put up a number of signs next year and would be grateful for any suggestions.

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A busy weekend on Salt Spring

The Victoria Day weekend kicks off Salt Spring's summer season with four days of non­stop activity.

Two traditional May long weekend recreational events will occupy many visitors — the Old Boys Challenge Cup Soccer Tournament and the Round Salt Spring Sailing Race.

An extra special event being held earlier than usual this year is the Salt Spring Home Tour, where a $25 ticket (or two for $45) is the key to viewing eight spectacular island homes and properties, including one owned by world-famous communi ty members. Tickets are available through ArtSpring, the Ganges arts centre on Jackson Avenue (537-2102).

A horse barn tour has also been organized for Sunday afternoon. A fundraiser for the Salt Spring Pony Club, $10 tickets will be on sale both at the Saturday Market in the Park and in the same Centennial Park spot on Sunday.

Music will pour out of vari­ous local night spots , with global-music wonder Alpha Yaya Diallo at Talons Nightclub on Saturday night, Vancouver funk band Green Room there on Sunday, and Three Chord Sloth blues band at the Fulford Inn Saturday evening.

Salt Spring's singer-song­writers will be out in full force at the Tree House Cafe at "Mouat's Landing" for an all-

day and night live music festi­val.

Moby's Pub celebrates 12 years of vibrant island life with Recipe for a Small Planet doling out the dance music on Friday and Saturday night, the Pretzel Logic Orchestra play­ing Sunday, and The Barley Bros, entertaining from 5 p.m. on Monday.

The arts and crafts scene is just as busy this weekend. ArtCraft, the huge display of arts and crafts put on by the Gulf Islands Community Arts Council at Mahon Hall, opens Saturday.

At the Birgit and Robert Bateman Gallery in ArtSpring, artists Stefanie Denz and Sam Krizan have teamed up for a duo show of intriguing works.

Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery is also celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded location in the Harbour Building.

J. Mitchell Gallery in Grace Point Square is holding a spring reception with featured showroom work by Pat Bennett and Lea Mabberly on Friday night.

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Diana Dean 's Artemesia Gallery is also open daily at 135 Northview Place, along with numerous galleries and arts and crafts studios through­out the island. The Saturday Market features live entertainment plus a range of goods for sale

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May 16

Special Events | Special Events Truth & Lies of 9/11 In-depth video. SS United Church, 7 p.m. $ 10 suggested donation.

Meetings

District Learners Partnership Program. Information meeting for homeschooling fam­ilies. GISS multi-pur­pose room, 7-9 p.m.

Music Wednesday Night LIVE! Open stage at Moby's, 9 p.m.

Workshops Pop-up Cards. Fables Cottage workshop, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Synergy. Tree House Cafe. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Parent Education Day. DPAC-sponsored workshops and confer­ence for parents at GISS. 8:30-3:15.

Bingo at Meadcn Hall, 7 p.m. (Early bird games 6:30) lODE Fashion Show and Lunch. Harbour House Green Room, noon. Tickets $17 at W e a r E v e r y w h e r e Clothing.

Music KC Kelly. Tree House Cafe. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Workshops KinderCraft. Fables Cottage, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Potions Workshop. Fables Cottage, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Register at 537-0028.

FRI. May 17

Music Tom Hooper. Tree House Cafe, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Recipe for a Small Planet At Moby's Pub, 9 p.m.

Workshops

Intuitive Painting free intro. With Jean Burgess, Beaver Point Hall, 7-10 p.m. 653-9631.

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Intuitive Painting. With Jean Burgess, Beaver Point Hall. $60. 653-9631.

Challenge Cup Soccer Tourney. On Salt Spring fields. Salt Spring Home Tour Annual tour of SS homes and ArtSpring arts centre fundraiser. Tickets $25 or 2 for $45. Info: ArtSpring, 537-2102 or 537-2125.

Music Jaime Rokcby-Thomas. Tree House Cafe, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Argentine Tango. With Miguel Pla of Buenos Aires. Info: 537-2707. Three Chord Sloth. Blues, Fulford Inn, 9 p.m. Kelly Burk. Tree House Cafe. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Recipe for a Small Planet At Moby's Pub, 9 p.m. Aipha Yaya Diallo Talons. Doors at 8 p.m.

Challenge Cup Soccer Tourney. On Salt Spring fields. SS Horse Barn Tour. 1-4 p.m. Tickets $10 at Farmers Market May 18/19.

M U S I C

At Green Room. Talons, 9 p.m. Salt Spring S i n g e r / S o n g w r i t e r s Festival All-day music at Mouat's Landing/Tree House Cafe, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Argentine Tango. With Miguel Pla of Buenos Aires. Info: 537-2707. Pretzel Logic Orchestra At Moby's Pub, 8 p.m.

Workshops

Argentine Tango. With Miguel Pla of Buenos Aires. Info: 537-2707.

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Cinema The Scorpion King — Pro wrestler The Rock stars as an assassin who assembles a force of tribal warrior to stand up to a ruthless warlord. Monsoon Wedding — Mira Nair directs this (ale of a Delhi Punjabi family preparing for the arranged marriage of one of their own. It's a film thai moves briskly and is full of dozens of interesting characters. In English. Punjab and Hindi.

WHAT'S ON

Central Hall Board of Directors. Meets at Central Hall, 7 p.m. SS Amateur Radio Club Government building, 7:30 p.m. New members wel­come. 537-2791.

Families

D r e a m c a t c h e r s Workshop. Fabies Cottage, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

W E D . May 22 Build a Solar Car W o r k s h o p . F a b l e s Collage, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Prostate Cancer Support Group. Farmers Institute meet­ing room, 2 p.m. Argentine Tango. Info: 537-2707. SS Garden Club. Meaden Hall, 7 p.m.

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•ArlCrafl opens at Mahon Hall on Saturday. May 18. •Sam Krizan and Stefanie Den/, present Measured Exposure; the Awkward Altruistic Heart. 2 Painters. 2 Views at the ArtSpring gallery. Opens Friday. May 17. 7 p.m. and continues daily through June 2. •J. Mitchell Gallery presents a spring reception on Friday, May 17, 7-9 p.m.. featuring new work by Pat Bennett and Lea Mabberly. •Jill Louise Campbell Gallery celebrates its expansion on Saturday, May 18.11 a.m. to 3 p.m. •Diana Dean's studio and Artemisia Gallery at 135 North View Road are open daily through the summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Osman Phillips shows his Little Alaska photo exhibit at Cedar Lane Studio. 210 Cedar Lane, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m. through May. •Tnea Chapman, photo artist, shows work at Nicola Wheston Gallery and Studio, 733 Vesuvius Bay Road, 11-5. until May 15. •Group show of recent works by Judy Harper, Normand Desrosiers, Rachel Vadeboncoeur and Dana Pennington is hanging in the ArtSpring lobby. •Rachel Vadeboncoeur '"scrapbook picks" of photography are on the walls at the Salt Spring Roasting Company in Ganges. •James Watt has a series of framed cartoons displayed at Luigi's Pizzeria. •Lise Veronneau Palridge is exhibiting marine art at Island Savings Credit Union, along with an historic model of the Cy Peck done by George Maude, son of the famous ferry captain, and a collaborative banner done with Rachel Vadeboncoeur.

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I Island Natural Growers sponsors Peruvian visitor By ELIZABETH WHITE Special to the Dr i f twood

Every two years somewhere on the planet, about a thousand organic farmers, researchers and others get together to exchange information and determine how to get more organic food to more people in the most envi­ronmentally and socially sustainable way.

The next gathering is in Victoria this August. Island Natural Growers (ING) is the local chapter of

Canadian Organic Growers, the host of the international conference, and Salt Spring's organic community is playing a pivotal role in this event. It is also being coor­dinated by Salt Spring organic farm inspector Anne Macey.

ING is currently fundraising to bring one, or if possi­ble two. Third World delegates to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) 2002 conference. It is almost impossible for Third World farmers and extension agents to find the $2,000 to $3,000 needed to attend a conference in the developed world and thus it is the responsibility of groups like ING in the host country to raise funds to enable grassroots growers to get here. From a selection of several hundred applicants, ING has picked Eduardo Lopez from Lurin Province, Peru.

By chance, Salt Spring organic grower Charlie Eagle and his daughter Bree met Eduardo while travelling last winter in Peru. Eduardo Lopez is the field director for an organization that promotes education and development of organic agriculture. He has been working with rural farmers in Lurin Province for many years.

Eduardo took Charlie and Bree on a three-hour bus ride from Lima to the village of Chillaco, where about 30 families grow apples and mangoes along the river, and prickly pear cactus on the bare, rocky slopes. The cactus is the host plant for cochinilla, a tiny bug that is collected and crushed into a deep red dye. The farmers have stopped using chemical fertilizers and instead make compost with guinea pig droppings. By withholding water to half of their apple trees, they stress them into a kind of warm weather dormancy. This delay produces apples out of season, bringing twice their normal price.

CIED provided funding for a cooperative kitchen where several villages produce organic preserves under the Lurin Valley label. This makes good use of fruit when prices are low, adding value and shelf life to their products. They plan to get into apple cider production in the future.

"I 'm thrilled that Island Natural Growers has chosen to support Eduardo," said Charlie. "This is the chance of a lifetime for him. I know how important his work is to these rural communities and how much they appreciate him. They are re-learning their traditional ways of sus-tainabilily and earning more money with value added products. I look forward to sharing a few of my ciders with him."

Those who can help with a tax-deductible donation towards the sponsorship or who want to find out more about the IFOAM 2002 conference should call Cora Platz at 537-0011

The ear ly reg is t ra t ion dead l ine for the IFOAM Organic World Congress is May 31. Forms are available through the IFOAM office (250-655-5652) or can be downloaded from the website: www.cog.ca/ifoam2002. Cost is $100 more after May 31.

Volunteers planning to work for credit must also regis­ter by May 31.

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C A K E FOR B E N : Long-time Mouat's employee (now retired) Ben Martens dishes up pieces of a huge birthday cake. The Ganges business was cele­brating 95 years on Salt Spring. HWobyOnrttn.nd,

Women's workshop An empowerment week­

end for women aged 19 to 35 is in the works for Salt Spring.

Led by Layah Bennun, also known as Yogesha, the retreat will explore women's sexuality, taking responsibil­ity, developing intuition and an authentic voice, obstacles to being fully empowered, emotional release and cen­tring, assertive communica­tion and "walking the talk."

Meditation, emotional release, dance, drumming, sharing in sacred space and creating rituals in nature will be employed.

"Each voice is respected equally as you companion one another to empty your cups and release old patterns so that transformation can take place," states a press release.

Bennun is a mediator, spiritual counsellor, and cre­ator and facilitator of Whole Woman Rites of Passage experiences.

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24 HR. CRISIS LINE: Dial 0 and ask for ZENITH 2262 (no charge). Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. EMERGENCY FOOD BANK: Open Tuesday 11-3. COUNSELLING SERVICES: Crisis and short-term counselling provided by Community Workers. ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM: Prevention & treatment service is free & confidential. FAMILY PLACE: DROP IN- Mon.-Wed. 9:30am-noon. Please watch for coming events. FAMILY WALKm Mouat Pk, rain or shine Thurs. @ 10. Belly Talk & Rug Huggers Thursdays 2pm-4pm. 537-9176. RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight. Access is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital call: 538-4840

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This nature reserve is a 4.0 acre waterfront property with a house, outbuildings, heritage orchard and gardens, and an undeveloped forested area with a creek running through it. An Islands Trust Fund (ITF) management plan for this property will generally include the following:

• An identification of the ITF's general planning and management principles; • The regional context and site history; • The purpose and objectives of the nature reserve; • A description of the site and its natural and cultural features and values; • A concept for management over the long term (for protection of nature and cultural

values, and for use of the house); • An identification and discussion of management issues (including, but not limited

to: the extent and nature of protection required; the appropriateness of site management, modification or improvements to maintain the natural features and values; the identification of appropriate and inappropriate uses on-site; the provision of access, safety issues/risks; and enforcement);

• A recommended program for management implementation generally together with specific management actions and anticipated costs for the short term (first 2 years); mid-term (3-5 years) and longer term (6-10 years); and

• Any other relevant information identified by the consultant and the Islands Trust Fund.

There is a requirement to coordinate input opportunities for the public as well and interested island groups as part of the management planning process.

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IN APPRECIATION: Tom W r i g h t , le f t , presents Bob Ake rman w i t h a certificate from the Salt Spring Historical Society in appreciat ion for his contribution to preserv­ing the island's history. Akerman established a museum at Fu l fo rd Harbour several years ago, and is a f requent contributor at Hisotircal Society meetings. A soci­ety spokesman said the cert ic icate, presented last week , was " l o n g overdue."

Pnoto by Derrick Lund,

May is Speech, Language and Hearing Month

Important to detect problems early Several local initiatives

are bringing the importance of hearing, speech and lan­guage development into Gulf Islands homes.

As May has been desig­nated Speech, Language and Hear ing Month , the local school district's stu­dent support serv ices department plans to include information in school newsletters, organize spring kindergarten screenings and provide information ses­sions for pre-school par­ents.

"Although all disorders cannot be prevented, early detection and intervention are paramount to overcom­ing delays," notes Colleen Bel l iveau, a certif ied speech-language patholo­gist, in a press release.

"The ability to communi­cate is considered by many people to be the most important skill that a person will acqui re ," she adds . "Communica t ion skil ls allow people to make sense of their world, to express themselves, and to continue on a lifelong learning jour­ney."

According to the press re lease , one in 10 Canadians experiences a speech, language, or hear­ing impairment that can interfere with communica­tion.

Most people take their ability to hear and speak for granted, yet many children have difficulty acquiring speech and language. This can interfere with their social development and with learning in school.

Some common communi­cation disorders seen with school-aged chi ldren

include: • hearing loss • articulation delay • dysfluencies/stuttering • voice disorders • language delay (includ­

ing language-based literacy deficits).

The release also notes that hearing is "the building block on which the commu­nication system is con­structed."

All types of hearing loss can impede effective com­munication. Frequent mid­dle ear infections (otitis media) in young children can place children at risk for speech and language delays.

Other sources of hearing impairment (e.g. , noise induced; hereditary) also impact speech and language development and can limit success with communica­tion.

Articulation is the ability to produce and combine speech sounds, the release states. Speech sounds in any language are learned in an orderly sequence.

In English, sounds such as "p , " "b ," and "m" are typically learned before three years of age, while "s," "r," and "th" often are not mastered until the early school years. All the sounds needed to speak English should be accurately pro­duced by eight years of age, although most sounds are mastered by age six.

Many children achieve accurate product ion of these speech targets much earlier.

Language incorporates a broad range of abi l i t ies ranging from vocabulary to literacy development.

Language skil ls also include the ability to cate­gorize words based on sim­ilarities and differences, understanding and using rules for word and sentence formation, conveying ideas verbally and in writ ing, descr ibing familiar and unfamiliar events or stories, f o l l o w i n g directions/instructions, non-literal interpretations, and using language appropriate­ly in social contexts (prag­matics).

Language is also a cen­tral component of literacy development. Early literacy skills such as book knowl­edge (knowing that written words arc used to convey meaning) and phonological awareness (e.g., the knowl­edge that words are made up of sounds and syllables) are important during early reading and spelling acqui­sition.

In fact, phonological awareness abili t ies have proven to be an excellent indicator of successful liter­acy development.

The language of literature becomes more complex as children's abilities mature and the central theme changes from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."

Like ar t iculat ion, lan­guage develops in an order­ly fashion, providing mile­s tones that a child is expected to reach within certain age ranges . Developmental delays should be identified and dealt with as early as possi­ble in order to provide the child with solid foundations for later learning.

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Others continue to stutter and begin to view speaking as a difficult, frustrating experience. Stuttering is characterized by frequent (more than 10 times per 100 words) sound or sylla­ble repetitions (e.g., g-g-g-give, giv-giv-giving), sound prolongations (e.g., ssssit), and/or the presence of ten­sion or s truggle during speaking. Stuttering can not be "cured" but many methods are successful in helping the individual iden­tify and control occur­rences of dysfluency and reduce social /emotional impacts.

Voice disorders in school-aged children typi­cally result from chronic misuse of the vocal mecha­nism (e.g., inappropriate vocal pitch, frequent yell ing) but can also be caused by medical condi­tions such as trauma.

Certain characteristics of a person 's vocal pitch, loudness and quality are considered "normal" for his/her age and gender. Inappropriate speech breathing pat terns also impact efficient use of the vocal mechanism.

Anyone with concerns about his or her ch i ld ' s hearing, speech and/or lan­guage development should call Belliveau at 537-5766.

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Strange tales from the 4-H By EZRA GILSON FULFORD Driftwood Contributor

As the 4-H Club reporter 1 haven't done too much 4-H Club reporting yet this year so I Figured I had bet­ter get on top of it before they s t r ipped me of my office and broke my pen or something.

We haven ' t done any­thing tremendously excit­ing in 4-H this year. Personally, I was voting for a trip to Africa, but some­one said something about a "limited budget", and so that was that, and we ended up going to Foxglove instead.

Personally I could not attend due to a pressing engagement e lsewhere (that 's my story and I 'm sticking to i t) . Anyway, then we were all set up for a nice, relaxing trip to the Amazon Basin, but would­n't you know it, the "limit­ed budget" thing came up again, and we ended up paint ing a la t t icework fence, while over white, in the blazing sun.

I guess they thought the heat would be vaguely rem­iniscent of the t ropics . Someone even provided banana cake.

Incidentally, I was able to make it to this one, but certain others were con­spicuously absent.

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Sometime before this, many 4-H members found themselves at a garden tea, not, strangely, in a garden, but at ArtSpring. I guess the proper term would be ArtSpring tea.

The people who orga­nized the tea kindly rented the space, and we got to keep all the money! Ha, ha ha.

It might also be noted that more people found time to attend this tribal gathering than the one pre­viously mentioned.

In this case also, the peo­ple who were absent missed the cake.

I suppose i t ' s jus t because they wouldn't raise their hands when the cake went around.

Seeing as how the last few trips we had planned turned out less excit ing than expected (I mean, you can't really compare fence paint ing to voyages to

Brazil or through the heart of Africa), we decided to set our sights lower so we would always succeed.

Besides we didn't want to get caught up in the same old "limited budget" con­versation, so we decided to try for the plowing demon­stration at Ruckle Park, it not being too low or too high an expectat ion. Actually, it was quite a ball, except there were no gowns or anything, and it was out­side.

I guess Ruckle Park isn't equipped with a ballroom. Most of the 4-H members brought animals, and we had a booth at which we sold goodies to all the poor starving people.

On a different subject, and to all who may be con­cerned, listen up!

We had a public speaking event during the winter when we had nothing else to do and the winners — named Daniel Hoy and Justine Watkins — were invited to the district speak­ing event (after the victory feast, of course).

Phantom Ball kicks off Friday

The Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital Foundation launched its Sixth Annual Phantom Ball campaign on Friday.

Gulf Islands residents can find their heir special invita­tion in their subscription copy of the May 15 Driftwood.

Details of Salt Spring's biggest "non-event" of the year are contained in a brochure inside this week's subscription copy of the Driftwood. Brochure copies are also available through the hospital foundation office.

People donating funds to the Phantom Ball can also enter their name to win a Storm Watchers' Getaway Weekend at the Wickanninish Inn in Tofino.

Travel package includes two nights accommodation in a deluxe guest room at the Wickanninish Inn, sparkling wine and chocolate-dipped fruit upon arrival, deluxe breakfast in your room and a dinner voucher at the Pointe Restaurant worth $150.

"This is the most impor­tant non-event of the sea­son," slates a hospital foun­dation press release. "It will be held where and when you wish. Your enthusiasm, good thoughts and generosity will make the ball a success."

Foundation president David Braide assures resi­dents that their donations stay on Salt Spring to meet priority equipment needs at Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital.

During the foundation's 10-plus years of operation, more than $1.5 million has been raised for the purchase of hospital equipment, including items such as laparoscopic surgical equip­ment, an anaesthetic machine, cardiac monitoring equipment, ultrasound equipment, microbiology and lab expansion items.

The prize draw takes place at the foundation's annual golf tournament on Saturday, July 13.

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An Open Letter to the Citizens of Salt Spring Island

Dear Resident:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the many business owners, government officials and staff, and individuals who participated in the development of the Salt Spring Island Transfer Station Regulation Bylaw. As a result of your input, we now have a regulation that governs the operation of municipal solid waste transfer stations in our community.

Bylaw No. 2810 requires every transfer station operator on Salt Spring Island to be licensed by the CRD. Existing operators have until 01 November 2002 (six months from the CRD Board adoption of the bylaw) to obtain a licence.

I believe that the bylaw addresses our needs - both environmentally and in terms of our community interests. For more information on bylaw, contact John Craveiro, Assistant Manager Solid Waste Division, Capital Regional District, telephone 250-360-3164/1-800-663-4425, fax 250-360-3079, or email: jcraveiro@crd.bc.ca. The complete bylaw can also be viewed on the Internet at www.crdinfo.crd.bc.ca/bylaws.cfm

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The Government of British Columbia invites

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A detailed discussion paper isavailableat www.resultsbasedcode.ca or from any Ministry of Forests district office.

Public comments are encouraged through two separate consultation processes:

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The new Code will maintain existing standards for environmental values ranging from wildlife protection to old-growth forest retention, while reducing the complexity that is discouraging best practices, confusing accountability and driving up cost to government and industry.

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Stack of new videos now available at local library Salt Spring's public

library is constantly acquiring new books, videos, and audio cas­settes, many of which are found on the shelves just to the left of the library entrance. Here are a few of the new video titles. These reviews have been provid­ed by Sheryl Taylor-Munro.

New in Video Alaska: An Hour Video

Tour of the Inside Passage. This donated video fea­tures stops at Ketchikan, Si tka, Juneau , Haines , Skagway. Glacier Bay, and some magnificent wildlife scenes along the way.

8 Weeks to Opt imum Health. Based on the very popular hook of the same name by Andrew Weil, M.D. We also have Dr. Wei l ' s other v ideo, Spontaneous Hea l ing , which rarely stays on the shelf longer than a day.

Frida Kahlo. This award-winning documentary (Montreal In ternat ional Festival of Films) com­bines readings from the Mexican artist 's diaries, archival photographs, and original film footage to create a portrait of a 20th-century cull icon.

Just the Flu? Scientists, aware that the influenza virus can mutate without warning, live in fear of an epidemic of killer flu. We learn that, of the three types Of flu, only one is fatal, and we discover the surpris ing link between humans, pigs and ducks in spreading the disease.

Sotheby ' s Presents an Introduction to Antiques. This three-video set begins with learning how to dis­tinguish the real thing from a good reproduction. The final two videos separately examine "The English S tv le" and "The French Style."

Tigers in the Snow. This National Geographic video describes the efforts of sci­entists to save the Siberian tiger from extinction.

From the BBC Edinburgh Mili tary

Tattoo: 50th Anniversary Show. Music , colour , splendour and pageantry from the esp lanade of Edinburgh Castle.

Hidden Treasures of Europe: England . This two-video set takes you to four of the most beautiful areas: Kent. The Garden of England; beautiful Yorkshire, land of James Herriot: the heady land-

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A History of Bri ta in: 3500 BC to 1776 AD. A six-part series.

The Incredible Adventures of Wallace and Gromit. Consists of three of that duo's most popular animated features for chil­dren.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII . Each video in the scries examines the life and death of one of Henry ' s wives.

Welsh Choir of Choirs. This musical experience assembles 50 of the best voices in a s ingle male choir for an unforgettable concert and a tour of the beautiful Welsh country­side.

From the CBC Emily Carr: A Woman of

All Sorts. Part of the Life and Times series, this pro­file examines the life and work of one of Canada's most accomplished, recog­nizable and enigmat ic artists.

From the NFB Beef, Inc. This film

examines how a handful of companies have come to dominate beef production and distribution in North America . As tradi t ional farming falls victim to agri-business, small pro­ducers and consumers are paying the price.

Neurotica: Middle-Age Spread and Other Life Crises; Neurotica 2: More Mania, Monsters , and Middle-Age Dread. Two animated features.

From PBS Bhutan: The Last

Shangr i -La: From the series The Living Edens, this video provides a por­trait of the people of Bhutan, locked between Chinese-dominated Tibet and India, and their culture.

Islam: Empire of Faith. This two-part documentary traces the rise of Islam and its spread during its first 1,000 years from Africa to the East Indies, and from Spain to India. The politi­cal and religious expansion remains unequalled in speed, geographic size, and endurance.

From Vision TV Common Grounds: The

Story of Coffee exposes the truth about conditions in the coffee-growing regions of developing countries: coffee is the most impor­tant agricultural export of developing countries.

Let ' s Sing Again: The Best of Let's Sing Again; Let ' s Sing Again: The Golden Oldies; Let's Sing Again: A Chr is tmas Special.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee will be holding a Public Hearing on the following bylaw:

Proposed Bylaw No. 138, cited as "North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw No. 103,1996, Amendment No. 1, 2002" (Penderlands Holdings). In gen­eral terms, the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 138 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw to change the zoning on the lands identified on Sketch 1 below from Rural (R) to the new Rural Comprehensive (RC1) zone and from the Common Property (CM) zone and the Rural (R) zone to the Ecological (ECO) zone.

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The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow the public to make repre­sentations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw, starting with a Community Information meeting, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at St. Peter's Anglican Hall, North Pender Island, BC.

At the Public Hearing the public, including all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a represen­tative, or by written submission respecting matters contained in the pro­posed bylaws, at the above time and place.

All persons concerned should inspect the proposed bylaws to satisfy themselves as to how their lands may be affected by the proposed regu­lations. A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background docu­ments in respect of the proposed bylaws that may be considered by the Local Trust Committee may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 -1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, com­mencing, Friday, May 17, 2002 up to and including, Friday, May 31, 2002.

For the convenience of public only and not to satisfy Section 892(2)(e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the North Pender Capital Regional District Office and on the various Notice Boards on North Pender Island.

Written submissions may be delivered to:

1. the office of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, or by Fax (250)405-5155, prior to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002; and

2. after 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 , 2002, by delivery to the Local Trust Committee at the Public Hearings starting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2002 until the close of the hearings.

Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Office, North Pender Island Planner, at (250) 405-5159, or for Toll Free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE NORTH PEN­DER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Linda Prowse Deputy Secretary

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Select plants to attract birds, butterflies to your garden

Not too long a ago a friend of mine gave me some wonderful information on how to make your garden more inviting for the birds and the butterflies.

There is sure nothing wrong with butter­flies and birds hanging out in our gardens, so why not encourage them to stay a while? Selecting the right plants for your area will attract them in greater numbers.

Birds will eat just about any flower seed, depending on the kind of bird and seed. Most of the plant species I will list are fair­ly common in the nursery trade, and all are perfectly cold tolerant for our growing zone here in these mild islands. Unfortunately the deer may enjoy some of these plants before our feathered friends have a chance to.

Not only will some of these trees provide nesting sites for the birds, but food as well. They are:

Holly (ilex) are very common here and will provide the birds with food for the cooler months. Hawthorns (Crataegus), oaks (quercus), crabapple (malus) and dogwood (cornus) are all wonderful choic­es for our birds. Here are some shrubs that will also encourage different bird species to visit your garden. Highbush blueberry

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(vaccinium), common juniper (juniperus), pyracantha, service berry (amelanchier), red osier dogwood (cornus stolonifera) and viburnums. Some of the vines you may want to try are bittersweet (celastrus), hon­eysuckle (lonicera), campsis and Virginia creeper (parthenocissus).

We can't forget to feed the humming­birds, butterflies and bees. These common species that most garden centres should have in stock will make a great addition to your garden: Aster, azalea, bee balm (monarda), butterfly bush (buddleia), but­terfly weed (asclepias), cardinal flower (lobelia cardinalis), columbine (aquilegia) and coneflower (echinacea), delphinium, fuchsia, lupine, penstemon, phlox, salvia and zinnia.

Not only will these plants add colour to your existing landscape, but they'll keep our small friends happy too.

Underwater groceries make surf scoters fabulous divers

How can you recognize a surf scoter? Think back to Old Hollywood and the character actor. Short-necked, stocky, brawny, bordering on the comical — that's a surf scoter all over.

A surf scoter's bill is so unusually swollen and bright it looks fake, a plastic clown bill worn for a laugh. What a scoter needs , though, is not comic relief, but a bill so big and tough it can rip shellfish off under­water rocks in seconds.

If most of your groceries were underwater, you'd be a fabulous diver, and scoters are. Using their feet and wings they propel them-

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DEEP DIVERS: Surf scoters wi l l dive deep for shellfish and other food. Pholo by Jonathan Grant

s e l v e s d o w n t h r o u g h the water, a p p l y i n g the "alula" (a small feathered projection at the bend in the wing) as a stabilizer, diving deep to reach mussels, clams, peri­winkles, sea urchins, sand dollars and worms.

Male surf scoters are cos­tumed in black except for white eyes, a white patch on the nape and a white patch on the sloping fore­head. Females are a more demure brown, with brown

eyes and two white face patches.

Surf scoters are the most a b u n d a n t species of scoter here on the coast. All s c o t e r s , including the white-winged scoter and the black scoter as well, surf by "scooting" through the

crest of waves, hence their name, which over time has been abbreviated to scoter.

During this time of year, our surf scoters often hang out in very large numbers where Pacific herring are spawning. Many birds, probably mainly non-breed­ing juveniles, stay on the coast all year, although the majority of scoters head north to Alaska and the Yukon for sub-Arct ic breeding grounds of forest bog and tundra.

Some also travel to north­eastern British Columbia for breeding grounds in the Peace and Fort Nelson low­lands.

Breeding surf scoters begin their migratory exo­dus north in March, with the main coastal movement from mid-April to mid-May. They'll return, jolly plastic noses intact, September through November.

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SPCA 5th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon

In Duck Creek Park Sunday, May 26th at 11:00 am

Pledge sheets available at: BowWow & Co Clip n' Dip n' Pet Shop Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic SPCA Adoption Centre Salt Spring Island Community

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Spirit invites all dogs to bring their companions for a great day out.

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Concert by seven Salt Spring choirs exceeds all expectations By GAIL SJUBERG Staff Wri ter

Sometimes an entertain­ment idea sounds good on paper or while it 's being tossed around the table among friends at the coffee shop.

It might even seem fan­tastic right up until open­ing night , jus t before a vital cog slips in the gears or nobody shows up to see one's beloved masterpiece.

Then there are creative concepts like Salt Spring Sings that look, sound and feel bang-on from first to final breath.

Saturday night's concert by seven Salt Spring choirs surpassed even the high expectat ions it naturally bore, thanks to an excellent choice of repertoire, the contrasts between groups, a slew of cap t iva t ing soloists and flawless stag­ing.

Despite some discomfort caused by a full house in Ar lSpr ing on a hot evening, the audience was alive and excited through­out, which is not always the case these days. (MC Deb Toole eagerly trans­posed the t empera tu re issue into a humorous note by thanking us for being a "very warm" audience.)

I'll get the obvious over with immediately: the Salt Spring Honour Choir was the runaway h ighl igh t . From the mischievous gig­gles to heart-piercing ren­ditions of On Children and We Rise Again , r ight through to the "beep beep vroom vroom" of the song about a wee boy Mozart and his go-cart, we were smi t ten . We probably would have caved in to requests for a lifetime sup­ply of noxious candy if they had promised to keep singing.

But even wi thout the charm of director Mitch Howard's eight-month-old youth choir, the festival would have been a smash.

A l w a y s - i m p e c c a b l e Tuned Air - with a mix of fresh and familiar faces -got things rolling under the d i rec t ion of new leader Cassandra Mil ler . Their all-Canadian set featured seasoned soloist Bo Curtis (who is incidentally hack­ing up Bruce Cockburn this weekend in The Spirit Concert in Vancouver) and Sylvia Louwman — whose singing in the wonderful Song of the Mira was as sweet as the rest of her.

For something complete­ly different. 11 members of the GISS Jazz Unit amazed with their skill and sophis­tication in three serious jazz numbers.

Even though the rampag­ing flu had depleted their ranks, the finely decked-out young men and women led by Bruce Smith were sharper than ever. We're

sure going to miss the cur­rent crop of high school musicians when they hit the road to conquer bigger stages.

Last week I compliment­ed Women of Note member Lisa Law on her group's May 4 performance at the Joanna Macy event . In response she assured me even more impress ive material was in the line-up for Salt Spring Sings.

She was right. This spir­ited w o m e n ' s ensemble just gets more powerful and polished each time out. The se t -ending water "sound effects" in Goizeko Izarra were truly cool.

Salt Sp r ing ' s United Church choir wove yet another contrasting musi­cal reed into the mul t i ­coloured concert basket. They sang uplifting church and gospel tunes , high­l ighted by Arlene Dashwood's solo in Give Me Jesus and the glow of a choir so at ease with per­forming for others.

The Lost Chords once again tickled the perennial soft spot I have for them with five joyful p ieces . They appropriately opened

with Raise a Ruckus and kept their smiles and energy roar­ing through to a rousing " o l e " with coffee cups raised to the rafters in the P u e r t o Rican folk song El Capotin.

S a l t S p r i n g Singers — who usually perform on or near this same week­end in May — m a i n -tained the high reper­toire and

soloist bar. Their renditions of Vive

1'Amour and The Grand Hotel could give Diane Loomer ' s Chor Leoni men's choir a run for their money.

Greg Slakov and young men Geoff Roop and Aubrey Zacharias melted us with their solos in Vive 1'Amour, The Three Ravens and Fare Ye Well respectively.

By the lime it was the Singers' turn to perform I feared the energy level in the hall would be trampled by the heat and the hour. But the choir members were still "up" and ensured we went with them.

Anticipation remained high for the "grand finale" singing of Thuma Mina by all seven ensembles — anchored by Caillyn Pal — and O Canada with the audience as well.

I thought Macie Lee-Harman epitomized Salt Spring Sings. As a mem­ber of four of the perform­ing choirs, she must sing her way through every day of the week. What a great way to live your life.

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accompanists also deserve accolades: Chris Kodaly, Shirley Bunyan, Jennifer Howard and Diana English handled the criti­cal tasks. Geoff Roop and Dick Miller gave depth to some pieces on stand-up bass, and Bo Curtis played flute.

Al though I know i t ' s painfully difficult to pare the number of pieces for performance, I think the total number was a smidgeon too high and the concert a little too long. It's not that I wanted the evening to end - I didn't -but the oxygen supply dwindled to dangerously low levels at times and 34 songs is a lot to pack into any night.

Still, despite the effects of heat , the crowd and length of t ime spent indoors, I left ArtSpring feeling invigorated, hum­ming The Grand Hotel as low as I could go on the scale as I walked to my car in delightfully cool air.

Always humble wonder-woman Shirley Bunyan headed the Salt Spr ing Sings organizing commit­tee, with assistance from Pip and John Moore, Ric Murrell and Lyn Strand, and lots of sponsors and volunteers.

It was an A+ idea exe­cuted with style and joy.

You are cordially invited to our

Spring Reception

Friday May 17th, 7 pm to 9 pm

The gallery is proud to represent 38 of our finest artists. They all want to take this opportunity to thank Islanders for

their enthusiastic support throughout our first winter.

Featured in our Showroom will be the outstanding new works of

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Lea Mabberly's West Coast scenes are exquisitely "painted" in appliqued silks and are new additions the gallery is very

proud to introduce.

Pat Bennett's basket weaving has taken another leap forward in this body of work. The forms are grand and the designs embody earthly elements

in a most elegant fashion.

SHOW RUNS FROM MAY 17th TO JUNE 2nd

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( 3 * * • Junior (1994,Comedy) A male scientist gets pregnant with the he£ ol a rrtrade drug. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Danny DeV*(o(2hl t a - 3 5 ; On Music Row (2002-Drama) Five songwriters share a house on Nashville's 'Music Row" while they work to make it big. Jenniefer O'Neill. Robert Lynn (2h)

7:00 PM d u S . : * * * Private's Progress (19S6,Comedy) An upper class university student has onty Ihe best intentions when he ions the [mil­iary Ian Carmichael, Jill Adams (2h) 0 3 4) * * Disney's Dinosaur (ZOOO.Animated) An orphaned dinosaur heads tor sanctuary after a meteorite shower destroys his home Voices olD.B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard'(2h) 0 Driven (2001 .Action) An aging race car driver is lorced to menlor a young driver lo satisfy a promoter. Sylvester Stallone. Burt Reynolds (2H)

8:00 PM Q * * * The Babe(1992,Biography) Babe Ruth lives in an orphanage as a youngster and grows up to become a baseball legend John Goodman. Kelly McGillisith) CO * * * Mr. Mom (1983,Comedy)Altera man is tired, he slays home lo do the housework and lake care ot the kids Michael Keaton, Teh Garr [IMS Q)i'-j7_) * * * Home Alone (1990,Comedy) A boy is acddentally left behind when his lankly goes on a holiday al Chnsimas time. Macaulay Culkin. Joe Ftesc* (2h) H ) 121 * * Sleeping wi th the Enemy (1991 .Thriller) A woman tries lo escape her abu­sive husband by staging her own death. Julia Roberts. Patrick Bergin (2h)

9;0OPM O The Gathering Storm (2002,Drama) in the 1930s, Winston Churchill attempts to warn Ihe Bnls about the rise ol Ihe Nazis. Albert Finney, Vanessa RedgraveJ2h) CD.13L Lexx; Eating Patterns(Sci-Fi) IracesTurther adventures ol the Lexx, a living. breathing, feeding spaceship & her crew. 8nan Downey. Eve Habermann (2h) C0(35: On Music Row (20X12,Drama) Frve songwriters share a house on Nashville's "Music Row" while they work to make it big. Jenniefer O'Neill. Robert Lynn (2h) CD * * My Girl (1991.Comedy/Drama) An eleven-year-old lomboy must come 10 sips with the realities of lite. Macaulay Culkin. Anna CWumsky(lh45)

9:45 PM CD * * * * T o o t s i e ( 1 9 8 2 , C o m e d y ) A N Y actor finally lands a job dressed as a woman and finds he enjoys being a woman, Dusfirt Hoffman. Jessica Lange {2Mb)

10:45 PM CQ * * • Gross Anatomy (1989.Comedy/Drama) A bright, easy-going student is ready lo joke his way through medical school. Matthew Modine. Christine Lahti (1h50)

10:55 PM CQjJ i ) Matisse (1993,Com>die) line jeune matisse annonce" deux de ses amis queue est enceinte de I'un deux. Julie Mauduech, Hubert Kounoe[2h)

11:00 PM 0 A * If These Walls Could Talk II (1999,Drama) Examines the changing fides ol the hies of lesbians in America, through three stories. Sharon Stone, Ellen DeGeneres (lh45)

MONDAY, MAY 20 6:00 PM

CD * * Fast Forward (198S,Drama) Eight squeaky clean teenagers from Ohio, crash New York City in search ol their on break. John Scott Ciough, Don Franklin (2h)

7:00 PM O The Widow of St. Pierre (2000,Drama) Sentenced to Ihe guillotine for committing a murder, a fisherman becomes a model citizen. Daniel Auteuil, Juliette Binoche (2h)

7:30 PM C D ( 2 i Le s l x l l m e sens (1999,Drame de suspense) Un psychotogue pour entants Ztablit une strange connection avec un gamin de hurt ans. Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis (2h30)

8:00 PM © f l S Q D t l j * * Enemy of the State (1998. Action) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt politician when he receives evidence lo a crime. Will Smith. Gene Hackman (3h) E) (T2) * * Double Jeopardy (1992.Suspense) A man convinces his wile to defend his ex-lover for a murder charge. Bruce Boxleitner, Rachel Ward (2h)

9:00 PM 0 Boycott (2000,Drama) African-Americans boycott public buses, ignifing the modem civil-rights movement Jeffrey Wright, Carmen Ejogo (2h) O * -k -k The Journey of Natty Gann (1985.Drama) A courageous young girl conlronts overwhelming odds in her search for her lather. Meredith Salenger. John Cusack (1 h40)

10:00 PM { D * * * The Turning Point (1977,Dance) A housewife's daughter becomes enthralled with her mother's friend, a prima ballerina. Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft (2h15)

10:40 PM J D * * * Al l Night Long (1981,Comedy) A disgruntled man who hates all aspects of his life enters into a love affair in protest. Gene Hackman, Diane Ladd{IK3S)

11:00 PM O Bounce (2000,Romance) An ad execu-thze fatts lor a woman who recently lost her husband in a plane accident Gwyneth Paltmw, Ben Ahteck(1h45)

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QDC2D * * * Columbo: Agenda for Murder (1990,Mystery) Columbo investigates an attorney who murdered the man threatening his political career. Peter Falk. Patrick McGoohan

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CD TJ! Windigo (1994,Drama) A native leader spawns a crisis after dectanng the indepen­dence ol an isolated territory Donald Morin. Nathalie Coupal(2h) CD * * * T h e Last Starfighter (1984,Sci-Fi) A man becomes an expen a: a video game and is recruiled lor war. Lance Guest. Catherine M. Stewart (1 hSS)

10:00 PM CD * * * Duke is Tops (1938,Musical) A performer switfly leaves her boyfriend for a chance at a Broadway show. Ralph Cooper. Lena Home rihsoj 0 3 31 • * • Columbo: Agenda for Murder (1990,Mystery) Columbo investigates an attorney who murdered the man threatening his political career. Fterer Falk, Patnck McGoohan (2h)

10:55 PM C D * * A lmost an Angel (1990,Comedy) A criminal who almost dies in an accideni realizes he must make a big change in his file. Paul Hogan. Linda Kozfotvskr(1h30)

11:30 PM O Bring It On (2000,Comedy) Two rival cheerleading squads will do whatever It takes to make it to the top. Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Bradford {1Mb)

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T H E K I N G , V I R T U A L L Y : V i r tual Elvis (aka Scott MacDonald) rocked Meaden Hall Saturday night to the enthusiasm of those attending. He also made an appearance Sunday morning for a Mother's Day celebration at the nail. ffiolo by Derrick Lundy

'Process painting' at workshop When Jean Burgess offers

her intuitive painting work­shop and introductory session on Salt Spring this weekend, people should be prepared for a burst of creativity, self-dis­covery and fun.

Burgess is looking forward to working with islanders who want to paint for the value of exploring sponta­neous self-expression and inner growth rather than making teehnieally polished products.

The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beater Point Hall on Saturday, May 18, with a free introductory session at the hall the previ­ous evening.

Burgess practises what is also known as "process paint­ing." which gently removes the intimidation factor many would-be artists feel taking a brush in hand.

"We have enough internal critic voices and one of the

reasons 1 love this method is that the first creative block we get through is the inner critic," says Burgess.

Once attention is taken from making a "perfect prod­uct and put onto what are you feeling right now," she says, amazing things can happen.

There are also no external critics in Burgess' workshop.

"We also run the painting session as a confidential pro­cess. It's necessary to build trust in the room and we make absolutely no com­ments on anybody's paintings and we don't show them." she explains. "It's like diary writing; we use painting almost like journalling. That way there is less fear."

She adds: "It's a way for people to discover what kind of paintings and imagery are uniquely their own."

Burgess also compares process painting with yoga.

"In the same way that yoga

works with the inner body, this kind of painting method works with the inner body. We're not painting the scenery that is outside. As yoga helps move energy from within, process painting docs the same."

Burgess has taught and worked in universities, com­munity colleges, trade unions, public television, women's movement gather­ings, meditation retreats and more.

She currently lives in Spences Bridge at the junc­tion of the Thompson and Nicola rivers.

A couple of spaces are also available in a July 12-14 retreat at Twin Creeks Ranch in the upper Hat Creek Valley.

Leslie Wallace is handling registration and queries for the weekend workshop, which costs $60. She can be reached at 653-9631.

Denz, Krizan work at ArtSpring Two Salt Spring artists are Sam

exhibiting emotion-filled pocket-work at the ArtSpring gallery shown for the next two weeks. recent

Measured Exposure: The in the Awkward Altruistic Heart — space, two painters, two views opens wood Friday. May 17 at 7 p.m. descri

Krizan's rarely seen sized paintings will be with Slefanie Den/.'s

drawing and paintings arts centre's gallery Krizan's acrylic on canvas pieces are

bed as poignant and

full of emotion. The intimate scenes tell of suffering, hope and inner strength.

Den/.'s larger pieces in oil and pastel are also figurative, and evocative of contradictory feelings and hidden motives. The show runs until June 2.

Tango master back for course

Salt Spr ing ' s vibrant tango communi ty wel­comes Sr. Miguel Pla to the island again for work­shops from May 18 to 22.

Por El Amor del Tango has benefitted on several occasions from Pla's "ele­gant , gracious manner, humour, and deep respect and regard, which puts his s tudents at ease ," says tango group founder Margie Korrison.

Born in Buenos Aires, Pla has taught tango for many years in Buenos Aires and across North America , and now in Europe. He has taught and inspired numerous Sail Spring dancers.

Pla is dedicated to main­taining the purity of the traditional salon style of tango danced in the neigh­bourhood milongas in Buenos Aires by ordinary people . He is a lso very knowledgeable about where the style fits into tango's 100-year-plus his­tory.

"Tango is a feeling you dance. I cannot teach you what to feel or how to love tango. 1 can only show you what to do," says Pla.

"Tango is Miguel's life, his passion, his culture," observes Korrison.

People who have only dreamed of dancing tango are invited to experience this rare opportuni ty to begin learning through Pla.

A new beginners lesson will be offered on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A milonga ( tango party) for all levels will follow at 9 p.m.

A full activity schedule is available in the coming events section of today's Driftwood.

All events take place at Lions Hall in Ganges.

No partner is required. For prices and more

information, phone Korrison at 537-2707.

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ARTSPRING May 15 to June 2 Opening Friday May 17 at 7pm

THE S.S.I Presented in association with Continuing Studies. Simon Eraser University

PHILOSOPHERS ' CAFE So formal training in philosophy required. Real life experience desirable. Come join our discussions.

Sunday, May 26, 2002 2:00-4:00 pm at the Core Inn Moderator: Jean Elder

What Can We Learn from History and Literature? Is history "just one II.IMIII thing after another'".' Is studying literature a luxury in today's world?

Admission charge $5 (students $2) Limited seating. Doors open 1:45pm Advance reservations recommended, call 655-4788

This is the final Cafe of the Spring Series. Watch for announcements of the Fall Series.

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Wednesdays thru Saturday 8pm - 2am beside Centennial Park on the waterfront 537-8585

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Five Course Menu with Choice of Entree $85

Spring Special for Island Residents N o w THROUGH M A Y 3 1 , 2002

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NOTEWORTHY: Women of Note were among the seven choirs which participated in the Salt Spring Sings! concert last weekend at ArtSpring. phoiDtyotmckLun^

Best of island musicians on tap at Tree House Cafe

Koppel wins award

A Salt Spring free­lance writer's five-part series in the Vancouver Sun has won first prize in a journalism compe­tition.

Tom Koppel won $1,000 for the top spot in the 2001 Science in Society Journal ism Award of the Canadian Science Wri te r s ' Association, Basic and Applied Sciences cate­gory.

The award is for a five-part series of arti­cles published in the Vancouver Sun in December titled The Lost World.

It deals with the search by archaeolo­gists, paleontologists, geologists and biolo­gists for evidence of the earliest people on the North Pacific coast (in B.C., Alaska and California), late in the last Ice Age, roughly 13,000 to 15,000 years ago.

(Koppel says the "lost" aspect refers to the fact that many of the places where peo­ple would have lived then are now deep under the sea. This is because of the drastic rise in sea level — more than 100 metres — as the Ice Age ended and the great ice sheets that mantled most of Canada melt­ed.)

The article series is essentially a condensed version of a book by Koppel to be published next spring by Simon & Schuster.

It is based on more than a decade of spo­radic work by the author, who accompa­nied the scientists on research trips in all three geographic areas, especially on govern­ment ships in the Queen Charlot te Is lands , in caves on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, and on Santa Rosa Island, off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.

It will be Koppel's third book.

Another stellar summer of 127 nights of "music under the stars" has begun at the Tree House Cafe.

The season kicked off Tuesday night with an open stage, and continues every night and weekend afternoon through September 22.

Local musicians with national and international notoriety, such as Valdy, Bill Henderson, Tom Hooper and Harry Manx, as well as musicians who play only for local audiences, have lined up to play in the quaint and intimate environment under the old plum tree in front of the heritage house.

This week's schedule sees Synergy play tonight (Wednesday), slide guitarist KC Kelly on Thursday, Hooper on Friday night, and Jaime Rokeby-Thomas play­ing fiddle Saturday night.

Then all day Sunday, May 19, Salt Spring songwriters will be featured non-stop from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The schedule sees Charles Wilton getting the ball rolling at 11 a.m.; Andre Berube at noon; Hooper at 1 p.m.; Susan Cogan at 2; Birgit at 3; Brian (Buck) McDonald at 4; Stack Sisters, 5; Jack 'n' Lefty, 6; Lisa Maxx, 7; Manx, 8; and Henderson at 9.

Maxx sings again on Monday night, with the open stage taking its regular Tuesday night spot.

There's no cover charge to hear any music at the Tree House, but contributions can be made to "the hat."

With new seaside patios at the Oystercatcher Restaurant and Currant Cafe, and the expanded Jill Louise Campbell Gallery, there's

even more space to hang out and enjoy the music.

The area surrounding the Tree House is now being referred to as "Mouat ' s Landing."

Sponsors of music at the Tree House are Mouat 's Clothing, Salty Shop, Jill Louise Campbell Gallery, Oystercatcher, Blue Dragon Naturals, Acoustic Planet, Thrifty's and the Salt Spring Island Hostel.

Three other music festivals are planned for the summer. Jazz and blues will be fea­tured on June 30, Celtic, county and down-home music on August 4, and "the Young and Restless" festival will highlight the next gener­ation of Salt Spring music makers. Festival perfor­mances will be recorded for a live mix CD to be released later in the year.

Belly dance show next Friday Salt Spring goes exotic next weekend when

bellydancing hits the island in a big way. The second annual Scorpio Moon Bellydance

Show runs at Beaver Point Hall Friday night, followed by three different workshops for dancers and drummers on Saturday.

Tashia Weeks is organizing die festival. The format sees a gourmet but affordable din­

ner of Turkish and Lebanese cuisine catered by the Casa de Mexico restaurant from Nanaimo beginning at 6 p.m. at the hall on Friday.

A bellydance show with solo artists and troupes from Vancouver Island and Salt Spring follows at 8 p.m., with a $10 admission.

A live music drum jam follows with members of the Wassabi Collective and guests.

The next day, May 25, workshops run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

They are, from 10 a.m. to noon, classical Egyptian dance and drummer with master drummer Mohammed Sadek and dancer Goldean. Cost is $25.

From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Mila from Victoria will lead a workshop in country folkloric rhythms for a $ 15 fee.

Then from 3 to 5 p.m.. Faith from Earthfire offers an Algerian tribal workshop for $ 15. Weeks says the session focuses on simple move­ments executed in a circle, much like an ecstatic trance dance.

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Salt Spring Experience: It's not just another cookbook

By PIRJO RAITS Special t o the Dr i f twood

In 1981 the D h a r m a s a r a Salsang Society bought 69 acres of cedar forest, wild meadows, organic-gardens and orchards on Blackburn Road.

Its members dreamed of build­ing a centre on this little hit of paradise where people could come to study and search for harmony and balance for both the spirit and the body.

The original homestead was on land first owned by Walter Joshua Dukes and his two brothers in 1887. A model dairy farm at one time, it was sold to Allan Blackburn in 1909.

Today's Salt Spring Centre build­ing, constructed by Charles Beddis in 1911, is a heritage home designed after the Blackburn home on the Isle of Skye.

In the past 20 years , the Dharmasara Salsang Society and its members have established a facility for workshops and classes in the cre­ative and healing arts, as well as a residential community and a school.

Over the years the non-profit centre has been the chosen destination for countless people seeking to rejuve­nate their spirit and nourish their bod­ies. The centre offers retreats and pro­grams where participants study and practise Ashtanga Yoga, dine on fine vegetarian cuisine and explore their inner selves.

In 1993 the Salt Spring Centre pub­lished a vegetarian cookbook full of the recipes that had nourished and inirigued those who came to unwind and find peace in the Blackburn Valley. Salt Spring Island Cooking, written by Rodney Polden and Pamela Thornley, contains more than 200 vegetarian recipes. The cookbook proved so popular both with guests and the larger community that another has since followed.

The Salt Spring Experience is more than a vegetarian cookbook; it is exactly what its title implies — an experience for the body, mind and spirit . The 246-page book invites readers into the centre's kitchen to feast on soups, entrees, world food, sa lads , breads and desser ts . It

includes tips on dealing with things like saving time, patching filo pastry and making ginger juice.

The recipe chapter includes such scrumptious offerings as Alic ia ' s almond-coconut vegetable soup, and ginger-tamari roasted mushrooms. There are guaranteed ways to make tofu tasty and flavourful, a recipe for Mexican lasagna and Salt Spring's answer to NewYork's famous recipe for cheesecake.

The Salt Spring Experience is also a journey to the Salt Spring Centre, and an examination of its principles and philosophy.

A chapter on yoga philosophy and practice outlines the meaning of yoga and meditation — it covers a whole lot more than standing on your head.

What to wear, tips to assist your practice and postures anyone can master are all included. Yoga postures (asanas) are not only explained, but photographs show novice students the correct way to position the body to centre breath and limbs and still the mind.

Asanas for relaxation, headache relief, balancing and taming tension are laid out, and of particular interest to computer users may be the asanas they can practise at the office desk for relief from tension and fatigue.

Written by Sharada Filkow and Mayana Williamson, the book is an easy read — it's not "preachy" or "stiff." it's a reflection of the society members' devotion and the principles they use to guide themselves and oth­ers through life.

If you have ever been curious about

yoga. Ayurveda or s e l f - d i s c o v e r y through play, this book may be the soft introduction you need to get started.

The chapter on Ayurveda describes the 5,000-year-old science of life that or iginates , like yoga, in the ancient Vedas of India. It is the old­est cont inual ly practised holistic science and medi­cal system in the world. For the unini t iated, the practical and pre­ventative aspects of Ayurveda are explored.

Through a short q u e s t i o n n a i r e , readers are able to

discover their dosha and whether they are Vata, Pitta or Kapha in nature. By discovering which dosha is most rele­vant, one can then create a diet and fitness program that will restore vital­ity and nature.

The book outlines Ayurvedic self-massage and self-cleansing tech­niques, what oils to use and the importance of heat.

In Chapter 5, the spirit of play comes into focus. Readers are encour­aged to explore their creative, unin­hibited nature through art, sacred spaces, movement and inner reflec­tion. They can be guided to write a love letter to themselves, take an ancestral journey or experience a fra­grant flower facial.

This book is indeed a rejuvenating journey both to the Salt Spring Centre and our own inner spaces.

David Wood, in his introduction, says it simply: "It was not until I read some of the sections of this book, about the ancient t radi t ions of Ayurveda, yoga and spiritual practice, that I began to appreciate the many dimensions that make up life at the Salt Spring Centre. Even if these par­ticular teachings are not your path, as they are not mine, you cannot help but learn things that will enrich your own experience, if only peripherally. The traditions are presented in such a light and humorous way, that for me at least, they make understandable and relevant those teachings that have often been far from accessible."

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That's particularly true if you want to make it a major event, intended to attract major Canadian designers to the idea of using fabrics made from heritage breed sheep fleeces and from the exotics like mohair, alpaca and llama.

Opening day for Tomorrow's Tradi t ions: Fashion from Natural Fibre is two and a half months away (it runs from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28) and most of the pieces are falling into place — excitingly, miracu­lously, and with a lot of hard work.

Fashion show: We 've attracted well-known fash­ion and knit wear design­ers from across the coun­try, and will have some stunning outfits on display in the ArtSpring lobby and on the runway in the gal­leries on Saturday after­noon.

As well, we're very lucky to have been offered some of the late Ruth Stanton's superb designs. Stanton was a founder of Salt Spring's Weavers and Spinners Guild nearly 30 years ago, and her exquisitely made clothing brings the history of local craf tsmanship into the show.

Concert: There will be a Farmers Institute concert with the band Virgo Rising from Victoria on the Saturday night, singing old weavers and spinners songs as well as workers songs about the Industrial Revolution's overwhelming effect on the "cloth trade" in England.

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All this has been made possible by two groups of islanders: first, a terrific group of volunteers who are out there organizing every­thing: letter-writing to invite fashion show entries, setting up the workshops and farm tours, fund-raising, arrang­ing for events. (But if you'd like to get involved, there's still plenty of work for all hands.)

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GISS soccer girls miss provincials

Soccer season came crash­ing to an end for the Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) senior girls Scorpions as they failed to qualify for the provincial championships at the islands tourney last Friday.

Earlier in the week, the Scorpions defeated St. Michaels University (SMU) of Victoria when a goal by striker Kelly Kerr gave the team a 1-0 win.

And Thursday's victory over SMU sent GISS into the semi-final against pow­erful Max Cameron from Powell River.

In Friday's semi-final, the Scorpions employed a "col­lapsing defence" strategy that stymied Powell River's attacking How and left their back-line vulnerable to vicious counter-attacks, said coach Doug Pearson.

"Defenders Jocelyn Langdon and Naomi Tweddle were outstanding as they calmly thwarted scoring

opportunit ies," Pearson added.

But even though the islanders held Powell River scoreless through regulation time, a sudden defensive lapse in the first minute of overtime allowed a Max Cameron mid-fielder to blast home the "golden goal" to end the game.

The island girls then tried to regroup in a second match against Brooks (also from Powell River) to cling to a berth in the provincials. But the Scorpions dropped to a 2-0 deficit against Brooks, despite superior play, said Pearson.

In the last 10 minutes of the game, GISS threw defence out the window and went on an all-out attack.

Cathrine Halliwell scored to put the Scorpions within one. However, the islanders simply ran out of time and the final whistle brought an end to their promising sea­son.

TROPHY OVERLOAD: U18 girls coach Dave McColl is laden w i th trophies awarded to several championship Salt Spring soccer teams. This year's division winners include the U12 bronze boys (The Prey), the U13 girls (Royals), the U14 bronze boys (Titans), the U15 girls and the U18 girls (Slackers) who also won the Lower Vancouver Island regionals. mow by M*** si*™

Meek takes second

Island sailor Heather Meek placed second in the laser class of a Victoria regatta last weekend.

The 16-year-old member of the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club Junior Racing Program was left without team-mates after a flu bug and various commitments depleted the island's team ranks over the weekend.

The junior racers are looking for new members, said sailing club member Tony Meek. "Last year there was lots of juniors but this year they've all got jobs."

A younger group of 12 and 13-year-olds would be a healthy addition to the club, he said.

Once students have attained Level 3 certification (which takes one or two sea­sons to complete) they can become junior racing pro­gram members, he added.

Davignon team places number two in national event Salt Spring's Jordyn Davignon

served up a storm of volleyball at the national championships in Saskatoon last weekend.

As an integral component of the Victoria Volleyball Association team that clobbered opposition for the B.C. Girls club championsh ips last month, Davignon didn't sound loo satis­fied with a second place finish.

But the Grade 11 student at Gulf Islands Secondary School still enjoyed the experience, she said.

"In the final game it was such an adrenaline rush stepping out onto the court with such a big crowd. It was really cool."

Davignon played in four straight Victoria wins Friday, and helped win three out of four

games in pool play Saturday (with the only loss to Vancouver's Air Attack).

The Victoria Kowas ("warrior" in Hawaiian) then went on to knock out Quebec in the quarter­finals and Manitoba in the semi­finals, Sunday.

"The semis were the best game we've played. Three Manitoba players are on the national team,"

she said. In the final match against

Saskatoon, the Kowas lost the first game 25-21 and won the sec­ond 25-13 to force a tie-breaker but lost the third battle 15-12.

"It was good for them to win at home," Davignon noted empathi-cally.

Displaying a healthy mixture of sportsmanship and competition,

Davignon attributes positive men­tal energy to her team's success.

"The chemistry on our team is really good," Davignon said.

With one national tournament behind her, the islander sounded as if she might be ready to return for more.

"It was awesome . . . an amaz­ing experience."

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GET SET: Members of the Salt Spring track and field team practise running (above), while Marshall Barter shows fine javelin form (below). Photos by Derrick Lundy

A mighty throw for Brown A l o p - 1 0 p r o v i n c i a l

j a v e l i n t h r o w by Avery Brown and Sarah Proctor 's q u a l i f y i n g for t he B . C . S u m m e r G a m e s in t h r e e

events were two highlights f rom the E l w o o d W y l i e Memorial track and field in Nanaimo over the weekend.

B r o w n c a m e c l o s e to meet ing the provin­cial record of 28.71 m e t r e s w i t h h e r 28.53 throw.

Proctor earned her spot at the s u m m e r g a m e s in t he 4 0 0 , 800 and 1500-metre events, earning a per­s o n a l bes t l i m e of just under a minute in the 400-m.

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Along with some fabulous sunny w e a t h e r last w e e k , s e v e r a l e v e n t s c a m e in to s w i n g at the Sa l t S p r i n g I s l and Go l f and C o u n t r y Club.

Tim McBr ide and Colin Lawler took the two ball best ball event Thursday with a net 59.

Larry Davies and Gordon T h o m e brought in a net 60 followed by Skip MacKay and David Paul with a net 62.

Davies also nabbed closest to the pin on hole #6 while Paul collected best drive for #11 ,

G e r r y M a r l e a u won #2 and Eric Taylor snapped up #15.

Long drive low handicap h o n o u r s w e n t to G u n d y McLeod and Jeremy Winter collected the high handicap driving win.

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Vi Austin won low gross with a 59 and Barb Davis won low net with a 38.

The lad ies putt pot was shared between Austin and Ann Camping with 18 putts. Closest to the line on #9 was Ann Leigh Spencer.

Lad ie s 18-hole d iv i s ion p l a y e r s v ied in the R o s e Bowl qualifier May 7.

Melanie Iverson won low gross with a score of 95 fol­l o w e d by A l i c e R i c h a r d s with a 99.

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L a v e n d e r a l s o won the putt pot a l o n g wi th I rene H a w k s w o r t h and B e v Men/.ies with 32 putts.

An a d d i t i o n a l b u s i n e s s l ad ies golf event ( a l so on May 7) brought another 20 p l a y e r s ou t to c o m p e t e through nine holes followed by dinner.

Dora R e y n o l d s was low gross winner with a 44 and low net w e n t to G l a d y s Campbell with a 34.

Closesl-to-lhe-pin winner was Pauline Sherwin.

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45 compete in annual disc tourney Mouat Park was buzzing

with flying Frisbees for the Four th Annual Hart Memoria l Disc Golf Tourney last weekend.

A keen collection of 45 avid disc-golfers convened from Salt Spring, Victoria, Vancouver and even England to vie for prizes donated by communi ty sponsors.

In s ing les events Saturday, best local score went to Jed Wilson who shot a 92 (16 under par) over 36 holes to win the all-islander Advanced divi­sion after he dazzled his rivals with a 10 under par game in the second round of play.

Taking second place in Advanced , Mitchel l Sherrin followed with a bogie-free 93. while tour­ney organizer Dean Crouse netted a 95 for third place and Reynard Graham picked up fourth with a 96.

Top honours went to Vancouver's Peter Lizotte in the Open/Pro division for an impressive 85 while Mike Graff (Vancouver) took second with a 9 3 . Todd Mart in (Vic tor ia) came third with a 97 and previous Hart Memorial tourney winners Jeremiah Hart and Scott Cadenhcad tied for fourth (102).

Salt Sp r ing ' s Ted Hickford took the Master's with a 101 followed by fellow is lander Marco Vanwermaskerken with a 102.

After a three-way play­off between Masters tied at 106, Malcolm Graham (Vancouver) nabbed third p lace . Drew Paris I Vancouver) came fourth and Kent McFaddyem

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But James Barrell of England knocked Dustin Chamber l in out of the sweep in a play-off after they lied at 109.

Br ide- to-be is lander Tanya Van Ginkcl won the Women's with a 112. And pregnant local a th le te Joanne O'Connor placed second with a 117.

In Novices , i s landers Mike Reynolds (1 10) and Gary Railer {121) took first and second while Levi

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The Juniors title went to n ine-year-o ld Zak Abramyk with a 116 fol­lowed by six-year-old Silas Flynn in second with a 222.

For the Doubles compe­tition waged between 10 teams Sunday, Reynolds and Jeremiah Hart took the win with a score of 41 for 18 holes followed by Juniors sensation Abramyk and team-mate Derr ick Lundy with a 42.

Mike King won a share of the ace pot both days by whacking hole #8 Saturday and hole #10 on Sunday.

Darcy Tr ingham of Victoria also rung an ace on the seventh hole Saturday.

The closest- to- the-pin driving competition event went to s ingles tourney winner Lizotte. And as a generous supporter of the course, Lizotte donated his cash winnings back to the disc park main tenance fund.

In a similar gesture of gra t i tude, Hart brothers Jeremiah and Josh present­ed a hand-made bench to organizers Dean and Heidi Crouse for their long­standing efforts to promote disc golf on the island.

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Shake out your spinnakers and tighten your ropes because the 28th annual Round Salt Spring sailing race is set to begin Saturday.

With a record number of 86 pre-registrations as of Monday, this year's race could easily swell to fill Ganges Harbour with more than a 100 boats, said Salt Spring Island Sailing Club racing fleet captain Kevin Vine.

"The Round Salt Spring race features some of the most varied conditions in the area," Vine said.

The combined elements of open water, confined nar­rows and spectacular scenery over the 42-nautical-mile course make for a very inter­esting race, he said.

"Lots of times the race can be won or lost in the last mile." said Vine.

The Round Salt Spring race is also a major social event featuring a chili dinner

for assembled sailors at the Sailing Club (with music by Swing Shift) Friday night and a lamb barbecue lunch Sunday. The luncheon will even feature musical accom­paniment by a pipe band.

After organizing and com­peting in the event for many years, Vine opted to sit out this race in order to focus on coordinating the event.

Bui the busy event orga­nizer, middle school princi­pal and sailor sounded a lit­tle sad to be missing out on the adventure.

"I've got to get my priori­ties in order," he laughed.

Fellow sailing club mem­ber Tony Meek has also par­ticipated in the circumnavi­gating race eight times but he doesn't plan to miss this year's competition.

"It's the biggest annual event in the sailing club," Meek said.

Credit is due to organizers Vine and John Cameron for putting so much effort into making the race such a suc­

cess, he said. "Attendance has doubled

in the last 10 years." Approximately 20 local

boats will lake part in the race to be joined by sailors from Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Ladysmith.

Some boaters use the event as a warm-up to pre­pare for the Swiftsure Race in Victoria the following weekend, he said.

"Quite a few also go in and just aim to complete it."

Meek offered several sug­gestions for good spots and times to view the race Saturday.

"It starts getting colourful and busy in Ganges Harbour by 9 a.m."

The Ganges Coast Guard dock and Grace Point are good viewing locations for the mass departure, he added.

Boats set off from Ganges over three start-times before 10 a.m., heading south clockwise past Beddis

Beach. "Between 11 a.m. and 12

p.m. is a good time to be at Beaver Point," Meek said.

Weather conditions will greatly affect boat arrival times, he noted.

Racers start to spread out as they pass Musgrave Landing mid-afternoon and leaders could be rounding Soulhey Point before sunset. Meek said.

Fernwood Dock is another good viewing point but arrival times will vary great­ly and the race could simply look like increased boating traffic by that point.

"The leaders could be fin­ishing as early as 6 p.m. and as late as 6 a.m. Sunday."

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"One object of the race is to avoid the holes — patches of no wind. If you can avoid all the holes, you can win."

And Meek and his daugh­ter Heather hope to be one of those lucky crews who can manage to stay in the wind and skate around the island to victory.

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Agrichem Analytical

helped us understand

our soil, and Joanne

McLean gave us a hand

when we needed it. We'd

also like to recognize the

great job done in building

the first phase of our

winery by Perry Booth

and the crew at Lancer

Contracting, and the

contributions of Jim

Helset and Norman Twa.

Finally, special thanks to

winemaker Ross Mirko

for his ongoing advice, to

Hermani & Sorrentino

Design for creating our

wine label, and to all the

others on Salt Spring

who have helped us on

this (ad)venture. Garry

Oaks Wine store opens

in Spring 2003!

20 COMING EVENTS

SALTSPRING SEEMS like such a perfect place lor a writ­ing school. Yes. Did you know we have one? The North American School of Freelance Writing. Distance Education. Afternoon classes every 2nd Wednesday, 1:00-3:00. (250) 5 3 7 - 4 7 1 3 wwwJinksnorth.com/outdoor writing.

ARGENTINE TANGO work­shop master teacher Miguel Pla of Buenos Aires. Sat. May 18, 7 - 8:30 pm New Beginners #1; Sun. May 19,3 -4:30 pm Beginners #1 & #2; 5

6:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced; Mon. May 20, 6-7:30 pm Beginners #1 & 42; 8 - 9:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced; Wed. May 22,6 - 7:30 pm Beginners #1 & #2; 8 - 9:30 pm. Intermediate/Advanced. One lesson, $20; three, $50, four $70. All events at Lions Hall. No partner required. Phone Margie Korrison for info/pre registration 537-2707.

FOR A complete calendar of coming events check the Driftwood Community Calendar, in our oftice in the Upper Ganges Centre, 328 Lower Ganges Road, or on our website at http://www.gulfis-lands.net. Use the calendar for event planning, to make sure your date doesn't conflict with someone else's.

REFINING ROVER - Level 2 dog obedience for pets who have the basics. Previous training class required. Mondays June 3, 7 weeks. Sheri Standen 537-5646.

20 COMING EVENTS

ART WORKSHOPS with teacher Val Koniq. Watercolour & Acrylics, beginner & Intermediate, August 12 -16, August 19 - 23; time 10 - 4:15 p.m. One day outdoors. Small classes. Cost $250. Call 537-9531. _

INTUITIVE PAINTING Workshop with Jean Burgess, Beaver Point Hall, May 17, free introduction. May 18, $60. Reference www.michelecas-sou.com. Leslie W 250-653-9631.

PRE/POST NATAL potluck for past & current Yoga students of Natalie. Friday, May 17, 6 p.m. R.S.V.R 537-9353. Stories, pic­tures, videos, & babies wel­come'

ft'S BACK! Find your name in our classifieds and receive a free lotto ticket and a chance to win a million dollars! (or more!) Find your name and contact us within 4 weeks to claim your ticket. Unclaimed tickets will be turned over to a charity of the Driltwood's choice. The Driftwood classifieds, small ads - big deals!

HIGHLAND GATHERING! BC Legion Highland Gathering, June 15th, Farmers Institute. 14 pipe bands, street parade, dancing, caber toss, lamb BBQ, music & more! Tickets now on sale at et cetera for lamb B8Q, Friday supper, Saturday Ceilidh and Sunday breakfast. Proceeds to Branch 92. Call 538-0052 or 537-4884 for info or fo volunteer. Event info at: www.highlandgather-ing.ca.

DOG CLASSES. Basic man­ners, positive motivational methods matched specifically to your dog -- great results! Tuesdays June 4, 7 weeks. Sheri Standen 537-5646.

FREE RAFFLE of gardening kit which includes an apron, gloves, hat and kneeling pad. Stop by Salt Spring Physioworks, 103 Hereford Ave and fill in your name.

SUMMER SUNDAYS - Fables Cottage open Sundays 11am-4pm, May 19th - Sept. 1st. Kids' books, workshops and Island Fruitsicles! 112 Hereford Ave.

FAMILY JEWELS opening June 1, quality jewelry and repairs at affordable prices. New & estate pieces, Canadian diamonds, gold, sil­ver and more. Watch for excep­tional opening specials. Watch this space for more details. EMPOWERMENT RETREAT tor young women 19-35 years. Exploring sexuality, bound­aries, emotional release, intu­ition, meditation, assertive communication. May 24-26. Call Yogesha, 537-0081.

GUY CHACE

WWII, KOREA, and Peacekeeping Veterans needed to volunteer to speak in local schools and youth groups through The Memory Project. Free preparation work­shop to be held in Vancouver on June 14 (small travel sub­sidy provided). Please call Jessica at 1-866-701-1867 to register.

TRUTH 8 LIES OF

BOMBING OF WORLD TRADE

CENTRE NYC

IN-DEPTH VIDEO Wednesday, May 15

7pm

United Church downstairs $10 suggested donation

at door

20 COMING EVENTS

IN CONCERT LISA & CHARLEY

AND FRIENDS

F E A T U R I N G Mary Applegate

Henry Baade, Diana and

Lloyd English, Valdemar

Horsdal, Nairn Howe, Jim

Raddysh, Jaime Rokeby-

Thomas, Jordy Sharp,

and Carol Wright

SATURDAY, MAY 25

A l l Saints By- the-Sea

Tickers 5(5 al Acoustic Planet and Pattersons. Proceeds to

benefit SS Firelighters.

20 COMING EVENTS

SSI ROD & GUN CLUB Trap Trophy

Shoot DATE: Sunday. May 26

TIME: 11 am

For more info contact Dennis 537-5063

BINGO MEADEN HALL

Royal Canadian Legion

THURSDAY, MAY 16 7:00pm

Early Birds - 6:30pm

Sponsored by

Ladies Auxiliary

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92.

All proceeds to bursaries tor

Salt Spring Island students.

TENNIS ^ijy

LESSONS 7 ' *>%

JUNIORS & ADULTS ' PRIVATE & GROUP

LESSONS

CALL PETER LAMB

Cert. Tennis B.C. Coach

537-4859

Sail Spring Island Pony Clad presents SALT SPRING ISLAND

HORSE BARN TOUR

SUNDRY, MRV 1 9 1 :OQ - 4 : 0 0 p . m .

TICKETS O N SOLE: 51 0 /pe rson

Farmer s M a r k e t Sa turday & Sunday

M a y 1 8 , 1 9

G U L F I S L A N D

P I C T U R E

F R A M I N G

IS PLEASED TO

ANNOUNCE THAT OUR NEW STORE IN

GRACE POINT IS NOW OPEN.

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SIE. 5202. OPEN MON.-FRI.

10-4 OR by AppoiNIHIIEN!.

557-1299

OPEN GARDEN

Featuring Iris and Rhodos

Bakers' Gardens 185 Furness Rd. (250) 653-4430

Come and select iris and other perennials while in bloom or just come with friends and

family to enjoy.

Open 10.00 am. till dusk every Friday and Saturday in May and the first two weekends

in June.

Bring your camera!!

25 EDUCATION

WORKSHOP FOR special needs (14-21 yrs), education where the arts, sciences, his­tory and 3R's are taught through crafts. Jda 537-5392.

BE AN INTERIOR Decorator with our unique home-study course. Call for your Free brochure. 1-800-267-1829. Sheffield School of Interior Design. 1407-38 McArthur Ave., Ottawa ON K1L6R2.

A NEW CAREER? Train to be an Apartment/ Condominium Manager. Many jobs! Job placement assistance. All-Areas. Government Registered Program. Information/ brochure (604) 681-5456, 1-800-665-8339, www rmti.ca.

JOBS WITH Adventure! Are you ready for a great job with challenge and excitement? Applications are now being accepted for training with job placement assistance. www.tourismcollege.com. 1-800-668-9301. Canadian Tourism College.

26LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

A N D OTHERS

ESTATE OF MARGARET

IRENE TOWNLEY,

DECEASED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that creditors and others

having claims against the

estate of the above-named

deceased, late of 2072-135

Brinkworthy Road, Salt

Spring Island, Brit ish

Columbia, V8K 1S2, are

hereby required to send

them to the undersigned

Executors c/o 420-880

Douglas Street, Victor ia,

British Columbia, V8W 2B7.

before the 13th day of June,

2002, after which date the

Executors will distribute the

said estate among the par­

ties entitled thereto, having

regard only to the claims of

which they then have notice.

CAROL BURBIDGE and

LAWRENCE TOWNLEY,

Executors of the Estate of

Margaret Irene Townley

By their solicitors,

McCONNAN, BION

O'CONNOR & PETERSON

LAW CORPORATION

DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS 537-9933

26LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF

SHELAGH ROSE WATSON,

Deceased, formerly of 121

Meyer Road, Salt Spring

Island, B.C. V8K 1X4.

Creditors and others having

claims against the estate of

SHELAGH ROSE WATSON,

are hereby notified under sec­

tion 38 of the Trustee Act that

particulars of their claims

should be sent to the executor

at Box 414, Ganges P.O., Salt

Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W1

on or before July 4,2002, after

which date the executor will

distribute the estate among

the parties entitled to it, having

regard to the claims of which

the executor then has notice.

James Pasuta

Solicitor for the Estate of

SHELAGH ROSE WATSON

2 9 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND- LABRADOR retriever, north end. 537-1290.

WOMEN'S PLATFORM shoe found on Walker Hook near Robinson Rd. Black leather, size 6. Claim at the Driftwood Office.

F O U N D WATCH on W h i m s Road. Call 537-8931 to iden­tify

JACK RUSSEL dog missing. Bella has been missing from Stowel Lake area since April 27 . 2 0 0 2 . If you f ind Be l la could you please call Gabby at 537-5727. Thank you.

MEETINGS

l i L A t J p i TEUST

SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF BUSINESS MEETING

The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee will be meeting to consider var­ious matters of general business, such as applica­tions received, bylaw reviews and meeting notes.

DATE: Thursday, May 30,2002

TIME: 1:15 p.m.

PLACE: Hart Bradley Memorial Hall (Lions Club) 103 Bonnet Ave., Ganges

Starting at 1:15 p.m., up to 45 minutes will be avail­able for the public to dis­cuss local land use matters with the Local Trust Committee. Those who wish to present a more for­mal petition, or make a del­egation to the Committee as an Agenda item, must advise Islands Trust staff at least one week in advance of the meeting so that they can be added to the beginning of the Agenda. For information about the Agenda, please call the Islands Trust at 537-9144.

* REDUCE * * REUSE *

* RECYCLE *

DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: MONDAY 5PM

34 NOTICES

SEWING MACHINE Repair. Drop off at Salt Spr ing Dry Cleaning at 116 Hereford Ave. 5 3 7 - 2 2 4 1 . Loca l agent for Sawye r Sew ing Cen t re of Victoria.

IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip­tion label has the date high­l i g h t e d , now is the t ime to renew1

GOTTA GRAD in your house? Congratulate them personally by placing an ad in the GISS G r a d u a t i o n 2002 Souven i r P rog ram pub l i shed by the Driftwood. The booklet will be distr ibuted at the graduat ion ceremony Saturday, June 1 and in the D r i f t w o o d . Wednesday, June 5. Call Peter. Rick or Robin for rates at 537-9933 or emai l : sales@gulf is-lands.net.

DUE TO surgery, our annual pig roast for May will be can­ce led til l fur ther not ice. The Valcourts.

The Phlying Phish WILL REOPEN

May 17 • Hemp

» Organic Cotton

• • Natural Bodycare

• • And more!

NOW EMPLOYEE-OWNED

On the Dock in Fulford

r MAY LONG ^ WEEKEND

OPEN: Saturday, May 18

7am - 5:30 pm CLOSED SUNDAY

Victoria Day Monday, May 20

9am - 4pm V.

166 RAINBOW

ROAD

537-5564 FAX: 537-1207

Windsor Plywood

H O L I D A Y

D E A D L I N E S PLEASE NOTE

THE FOLLOWING

CHANGES FOR T H E

DRIFTWOOD ISSUE OF

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22:

DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Thursday, May 1 6 - 5 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Friday, May 1 7 - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21 - noon

OUR OFFICE W I L L B E

C L O S E D MONDAY,

MAY 20 th

VICTORIA DAY

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41 PERSONALS/BUSINESS

SHORT TERM Investments. Huge $$$ Profit Potential in 3-5 w e e k s . Free Trad ing Kit/Special Report. Call 1-800-663-3105.

EXPERT PSYCHICS...Try Us First! Your Future Revealed by Your Personal Psychic. Sincere 6 Genuine Readings. Call 24 hours . 1 -900-561-2100 $2.95/min. 18+

DON'T MISS Th i s ! Un ique psychic counselling. You have questions, we have answers. Love, heal th , career, family. Call now! 1-888-318-2968 1-9 0 0 - 6 7 7 - 1 3 3 3 , $ 2 . 9 9 pe r m inu te w w w . p s y c h i c c o u n -sellingcircle.com

3 for 2 ( three w e e k s for the p r i ce of two)

PRIVATE PARTY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ADS

537-9933

PROFITABLE WELL es tab­l i shed Sal t Sp r ing home based business, repeat clients. Health/ other interests neces­s i ta tes sa le . $50 ,000 i nves ted , i nc ludes veh ic le , equipment, inventory, clients & training. $39,000.537-7850

ESTABLISHED ELECTRONIC retail business on Salt Spring Island. Leased location in busy d o w n t o w n Ganges . G ross sales over $450,000. National well known Franchise outlet p lus severa l o ther l ines . Owners re luctant ly ret i r ing. App rox ima te l y $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 requ i red to hand le , s tock included. Call 250 537-5131 evenings.

W O R K F R O M Home. P/T, S400-S1490 per month. F/T, $ 2 0 0 0 - $ 4 9 0 0 per mon th . www.rea l i s t i cdream.com. 1-888-220-6291.

GET PAID Dai ly. Make b ig money every t ime someone buys groceries. #1 home busi­ness . No se l l i ng . Res idua l income for l i fe. 1-888-748-5486 ext 16.

www.smsecrets.com

ALL AREAS. A 10k investment can immediately start earning you $75k a year working part-time helping persons with dis­abilities find jobs. All areas. No experience needed. 604-519-4600 (24hr info message)

GREAT C A N A D I A N Dol lar Store franchise opportunities. With more than 100 stores across Canada, we offer one of the most thrilling and afford­able f ranch ises to own . To learn more, visit our website: www.dol larslores.com or call toll free 1-877-388-0123.

5 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MOST IMPORTANT Distributorship offered in British Columbia. 25K invest­ment with a potential return of six figures+++ annually. $500 Billion Market. Read meters, collect money. Turnkey, no competition. 1-800-213-2166.

HOME & GIFT, Canada's pre­mier direct sales company, is seeking Consultants in your area. Wonderful earnings and exceptional products. For free information call (519) 258-7905 or visit: www.home-andgift.ca

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required on the Sunshine Coast. Certified Journeyman. Good remuneration and lifestyle. Resumes to Skookum Chrysler, 1028 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, B.C. VON 1V7 Fax: 604-886-3423. .

55 HELP WANTED

DISCOVER AVON! Consultants urgent ly needed , No Door Knocking, Excellent Earnings! Free $30 Start-up Gifts! 537-4774 or 1250727-2618.

PUTYOURPCtowork . $1500. + P/T or $3000 . -$5000 .+ F/T www.trulysuccess.com.

SALT SPRING Roasting Co. now hiring experienced ener­getic Chefs, Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers, for our new Fulford Cafe location, as well as our Ganges location. Long term employment, competitive wages. Please drop or send resume to : #1 156 Alders Rd.. Sai l Spring Is land, BC, V8K 2K5.

TREE HOUSE is hi r ing an exper ienced cook & d ish ­washer, Apply with resume at cafe.

CASHIER POSITIONS avail­able at Ganges Village Market. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Please apply in person. Applications available at lottery booth.

55 HELP WANTED

TERRA REMOTE Sensing Incorp. requires a ful l - t ime evening and weekend shift Data Processor for its Salt Spring Island office. Duties include working with digital imagery and laser data. Appl icants must have basic computer skills and be willing to travel to Sidney if necessary. Mapping or geogra­phy knowledge an asset. Full t raining is provided $10 per hour. Contact Karen or Rachael 653-4550 or 250-656-0931.

CDA REQUIRED lor busy den­tal pract ice on Salt Spr ing Island. Please call 537-1400 to arrange interview.

STILL LOOKING: responsible, mature adult for part-time lead­ing to full-time summer employ­ment. SS Refund Centre in the GVM Mal l . Resume & refer­ences.

TRU VALUE Foods Pender Island, is looking for a full-time deli manager. Food experience an asset, but not necessary. Please mail resume to RO. Box 133, Pender Island, BC VON 2M2

ST. MARY LAKE Resort looking for staff who are able to do vari­ous tasks mid-May to Sept. Call 537-2832.

DEMONSTRATOR WANTED 4 hours per week. Skills needed: love to cook, like people, pre­sentable. Call Sarah, after­noons, 537-4144.

ALFRESCO'S ACCEPTING applications for cooks, servers and buspersons. Apply in Person.

ART TEACHER wanted, very basic water colour instructions, 2 hrs per week for 10 year old boy. 537-1495.

SEA CHANGE will be hiring staff to help with packaging. Students are welcome to apply for summer work, also grads who would be available through 'til Christmas. Resumes to 334 Upper Ganges Road, fax (250) 537-0778, or mail@seachange-seafoods.com.

55 HELP WANTED

PLUMBER 2ND YR apprentice or above. Job located on Salt Spring Island. F/T. A challeng­ing and exciting range of work. Work vehicle provided, paid job training, tools provided. Great pay for the se l f -mo t i va ted employee. Come and enjoy working on this serene Gulf Island. Bring your fishing rod. Fax info to 1-250-653-2027.

COOK W A N T E D : Sa tu rna Lodge & Restaurant, Saturna Island June-September, 2002. For in format ion. 1-888-539-8800.

PART-TIME COOK needed , drop by with resume 19th Hole Restaurant, Salt Spring Island Gofl Course.

STUDENT REQUIRED to work during the summer months as recycled materials handler at the Recycle Depot. Applicants must have been a fu l l - t ime post-secondary student during the past year and must intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the coming year. Please apply by May 24, 2002 with cover letter and resume to: Peter Grant, Recycle Depot Manager, Salt Spring Island Commun i t y Se rv i ces . 268 Fu l fo rd-Ganges Road , Salt Spring Island. BC, V8K 2K6. No te lephone ca l l s p lease . Community Services thanks all app l i can ts but on ly those selected for interview will be contacted.

CARPENTER. WELL experi­enced in all aspects of con­struction and concrete work. P lease fax resume to 537-2556 or phone 537-1080 Hans Hazenboom Construction.

TREE HOUSE Cafe is looking for a Cleaner. Drop resume at Cale.

ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDER needs punctual, hardworking student labourer for the sum­mer. To beg in immedia te ly . Drop resume at Dept. S, c/o The Dr i f twood , 328 Lower Ganges R o a d , Sal t Spr ing Island, BC, V8K 2V3.

55 HELP WANTED

FULL AND Part-t ime drivers w a n t e d , no expe r i ence required. Apply, Pinnacle Pizza 537-5552.

G R A D E 11 S IDES Studen t requ i res a tu tor lor Ma th . Please it you can help, cal l 538-1885 with credentials & rates. Ask for Chris.

SSI PARKS, ARTS a n d Recreation is accepting appli­cations for full and part-t ime counse l l o r s for C a m p Colossa l . Appl icants shou ld have an interest in work ing with children aged 5-12. Send resumes to PARC office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, V8K1K3. LIVE-IN care giver needed, tun loving and elf icient. Call Sally Sunshine, 537-1649.

PART-TIME DATA processing and a c c o u n t i n g pe rson for energy data company. Please call for details 537-9277.

PART T IME HELP wan ted Ganges Village Market Meat D e p a r t m e n t . Able to work evenings and weekends. Apply at Meat Department.

WOULD YOU Like to work in the beau t i f u l Rocky Mountains? The Lake Louise Inn is current ly h i r ing room attendants and servers. If you can commit to at least October 1, p lease apply to: Megan Keam, Lake Louise Inn. Box 209, Lake Louise, A B J 0 L 1 E 0 or fax to 403-522-2950.

C A M P B E L L C H R Y S L E R is seek ing to hire au tomot i ve techn ic ians. We're of fer ing competitive pay, good working cond i t i ons . Ex t ra hou rs . Benefit package. Applicants must be wil l ing to work in a team e n v i r o n m e n t .

C o n s c i e n t i o u s , e a g e r to achieve. Forward resumes to fax 780-835-3551 or in person at C a m p b e l l Ch rys le r , Fairview. Alberta. Attent ion: Thomas Backes.

I MAKE $2.348/Week! Willing to teach th ree to do same. Free Online Video! www.daily-cash.com

£n7t>nts& **Su^&&t «&{}>m/& A HANDY GUIDE TO SERVICES FOR HOME & GARDEN

204 ARCHITECTS

Jonathan Yardley

*y% iH'/iitect

I I I I •custom home design •renovation design •commercial project design

316 Isabella Point Road phone 250-653-4931

fax 250-653-9931 jyardlfu&sattspring.com urww.yardleyarchitect. com

NEIL MORIE maibc a r c h i t e c t #4 Fulford Marina Sldg ph. 653-4812 fax 653-4813 creat ive design responsive to si te craf t and c l ient

220 CONCRETE

222 CONTRACTORS 225 DESIGNERS 234 EXCAVATING 264 MOVING

"Quality H o m e s of Dist inct ion"

Qi\MittucUan (19SO/ £ld.

Building Island Homes for three generations.

Kent John

537-5463 537-9857 Fax 537-5407

# r GULF

COAST MATERIALS Serv ing the Gul f Is lands

Sal t S p r i n g , Ga l iano ,

Mayne , Penders

• READY MIX

' W A S H E D G R A V E L

' R E I N F O R C E D S T E E L

' B A G G E D C E M E N T

' S E P T I C T A N K S

• SCAFFOLDING RENTAL

537-2611 Rainbow Road

WALTER HUSER &S0NS

Construct ion Ltd. Residential & Commerc ia l

Personal ized serv ice f rom plans to complet ion

537-5247 - 537 -5092 Salt Spring Island

LETS GET STARTED!

Bring your sketches & ideas and together we'll design (or upgrade) your dream home. Through the use of computer-aided drafting, we'll quickly pro­duce the work ing drawings you'll take to yourcontractor.

PLEASE CALL HELSET DESIGN

537-1037 and ask for Jim

228 DRYWALL

EAGLE CLEAN-UP & HAULING

3 ton Hyab tlat deck, t ton dump. We haul everything big or small. Logs to lumber. Rock to sand. Cars, trucks, yard and garden soil. Also demolitions, house, barns.

Call far estimate Mark Chidley, 537-21DB

SUBSCRIBER

APPRECIATION DAYS

on now! Call 537-9933

for more informat ion.

SALT SPRING INTERIORS

DRYWALL Serving (he Gulf Islands

since 1974 RESIDENTIAL

& COMMERCIAL • Drywalling with machines • Insubting & vapour barrier • Texture celings & wells • Priming of walboard

FREE ESTIMATES on renovations & new work

537-2590 cell: 537-7046

Brian Little

We're Serious About Quality

S.S.I. BOBCAT SERVICE

•ALL SERVICES • Michael Spencer

537-2449

236 FIREWOOD

K O N I G & DAUGHTER

FIREWOOD Serving Sail Spring 21 years Organically Grown Firewood FIREWOOD LOGS WANTED

(will compensate owner)

537-9531

HONEST PL'S

FIREWOOD •GUARANTEED CORD

Cut, Split & delivered •Cedar fence rails

653-4165

S A I T ** P R I M c :

M I N I STORAGE 347 tipper Ganges Road

"Safer than

Someone's Old burn"

RESERVE TODAY CALL

537-5888 FOR SIZES ft RATES

266 PAINTING

f/lome rjiaeet f/iornev

Call Peter, Robin

or Rick

537-9933

lm;U'.r.l'l'l

PREPARE FOR THE COLD WEATHER NOW

Call Walter 653-4877

We Paint & Redecorate with Care

' • p r

SPECTRfi-TOflE Pfllf lT Sf nimj the Gulf islands fur over 10 feat.

^ , ,

KEVIN C. MARKS PARTING sDECMfflNG

Ph: S37-4594 Cell: 537-7097

291 UPHOLSTERY

vfrW

325 Rainbow Rd.

537-4369

Recycle this soy ink-based paper

to grow your

lettuce!

For information on

advertising rates in

HOME SWEET HOME,

call Peter, Rick or

Robin at 537-9933.

55 HELP WANTED

WHAT DOES a tu r tg rass equ ipmen t t echn i c i an do? Se rv i ces , ma in ta i ns and repairs specialized machinery found at golf courses, parks, anywhe re the re ' s turf . At Fa i rv iew Co l l ege , l ea rn engines, irrigation and sprayer components, cutting units and more. Ful l -equipped shops, three-hole golf course, recre­ational park on campus. One year certificate program. High industry demand. Enroll now! Fairview College, Alberta, 1-888-999-7882: www.lairview-college.com.

WHAT A LIFE. Spend your days ou tdoo rs 1

Sportsf ields/parks technician program. Fairview Col lege, A lbe r t a . M a n a g e m e n t and maintenance of outdoor recre­ation areas from municipal and reg iona l pa rks sys tems to school districts and sports set­tings. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882: www.fairview-college.com.

MAKE A SPLASH with a new career ! Fa i rv iew Co l l ege offers a one-year program in marine mechanics. Now at St. Albert , A lber ta . 1-888-999-7 8 8 2 ; www.fairviewcollege.com.

ATTN: S E R I O U S D ie te rs needed! Lose weight & earn $$$. dietmagic@hotmail.com. 1-877-737-DlET(3438) J O U R N E Y M A N PLUMBER. FT p o s i t i o n . Expe r i ence required in all aspects of resi­dential/commercial plumbing. Wages negotiable. Resumes: Box 20144, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0. Fax: 2 5 0 - 3 4 4 - 2 8 5 5 . email: kardash@redshitt.bc.ca

B U I L D I N G M A N G E R , C l e a n i n g , Renova t i ons (if desired), possibly handyper-son combination couple or sin­gle required tor Fort McMurray, Alberta apartment/hotel . Fax resume with letter c/o: 604-520-3014.

SSI EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Are you unemployed and need

help with your job search? Are you thinking about re-training?

If you are receivrig Employment Insurance Benefits (or haw

received these benefits within the last 3 years) we have a variety ot programs available to assist you.

Counsellor comes to SSI once a week and services are free

Please call Marta

at 1-888-993-2299

60 WORK WANTED

BUDDIST A R C H E S , post & beam work, carpentry, reno­vating, repairs. Creative and artistic. Beautiful decks, exte­rior structures, fences, gates, Tatami rooms. Ca l l S h a u n Adams, 537-4942. Free esti­mates.

W O R L D FAMOUS on Sa l t Spring! Plko Renovations Ltd. c rea tes exce l len t sma l l - to med ium-s i zed renova t ions , repa i rs , decks , etc. Peter Blackmore, 537-4382.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER available for work. Additions, renovations, new homes, sun decks , g reen houses , e tc . Reasonable rates. Quality and integrity. J im Anderson. 537-9124.

NEW EARTH E n t e r p r i s e s . Gardening, landscaping, yard ma in tenance . Reasonab le rates. Island references. 653-4968

RENOVATION CARPENTER -Certified. 25 years experience. Formwork & framing, free esti­ma te . 537 -9534 Terry 's Renovations.

AVAILABLE TODAY for clean­ing inside & out. Yard work, repa i rs . I can take care of those little headaches. Call A! 537-4957?

Q U A L I F I E D C A R P E N T E R available, preler smaller resi­dential projects, repairs, main­tenance, own tools, reason­able rates. Call Paul 537-4966

GARDENER EXPERIENCED in c rea t i ve d e s i g n , ga rden r e n e w a l , cu l t i va t i on , soi l enhancement, pruning, main­tenance, etc. For reliable and quality work call 537-2723.

DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS: email: driftwood@gulfislands.net 1

1 4 * WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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JOB SQUAD « PAINTING ' ROOFING '

' LAWN CARE' "Serving the Island

Since 1989"

537-5703

117 COMMUNITY SERVICES

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Are you having a problem con­trolling your eating? If you're interested in helping yourself, we're interested in helping you. Info. 537-8428.

ALANON/ALATEEN A pro­gram tor family and friends of alcoholics. For further informa­tion call 537-2941, 653-4288 or 537-4909.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG Misuse Support Group, Friday mornings. Call Salt Spring Community Services at 537-9971 for more information.

ADULT CHILDREN Anonymous. For healing from any dysfunctional family back­ground. Saturday afternoons 537-4315 for information.

FAMILIES OF Schizophrenics meet in homes for mutual sup­port. Call 537-2543.

CRISIS LINE for Salt Spring -toll-free 1-877-435-7544.

DRESSINGS FREE to cancer patients by the Order of the Eastern Star. Contact Ida McManus, 537-5423.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -1-800-663-1441 - 24hrs. Contact Robert, 653-4197.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Services Meetings Salt Spring 537-7573

Galiano

Pender

539-2222

629-3631

Women's only • Thursday nights 5:30 p.m.-537-7573

130 HEALTH

FAERIE SPIRIT Healing by Andrea (Master Herbalist). Offering Iridology, Reflexology, Chinese Tongue Diagnosis. Personal consultation. Discounts on first session. 537-5541.

138 MISC. SERVICES

302 APPLIANCES

S i l l Spring Isljn

FOUNDATION SALT SPRING

ISLAND FOUNDATION ...your community

foundation. Help enhance the quality of life in your Island commu­nity. You can do this be con­tributing to our/your com­munity endowment fund. Even $10 will help make a lasting difference. All contri­butions are pooled and pre­served in the endowment fund. The interest earned on it is distributed annually to a wide range ot worthy Island charitale organizations. These vary from year to year as community priorit ies change. You can help also by having your purchases at Thrifty's and at GVM credit-ted to the SSI Foundation. Further information, includ­ing latest annual report, is freely available upon request, without obligation. Phone 537-2501 (Bob Rush)

126 EYEGLASSES

Gu l£

I s lands O p t i c a l

Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00

Closed Saturdays 323 Lower Ganges Road

(Lancer Building) RICHARD WEATHERALL

(Optician) 537-2648 Office

537-5294 Residence

Reduce Reuse Recycle

* TO A HAIR ^ & MAKE-UP MAKEOVER!

Lei's explore the you that's just below the surface!

Also available for that special time when you want

to look your best.

STEPHANIE 538-0224

156 RENTALS

PARTY RENTALS

Oa. 'ar, Chlcyb

BEST QUALITY BIGGEST SELECTION

'CATERER RECOMMENDED" www.rentalstop.ca

11-327 Rainbow Rd. 538-0388

PARTY TIME RENTALS

From TENTS to UTENSILS

•NO GST-LOWEST PRICES

•BEST SERVICE

Pick ups at Love My Kitchen

Susan or Joy 537-4577

537-0909 cell partytimerentals @ saltspring.com

160 SEWING

ALTERATIONS & SEWING -Elegant, caring, personalized approach. Consideration to changes in lifestyle, aging, health. Margie -Vesuvius Bay 537-2707.

173IRAVa

TIMESHARE RESALES. Worldwide Selection. Era Stroman Since 1979. Call Now! Buyers call 1-800-613-7987. Sellers call 1-800-201-0864. www.timesharelink.com. ISLAND GETAWAY. Overlooking Discovery Passage, Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge on Quadra Island is the perfect Getaway. Package includes oceanview accommo­dation, dinner and breakfast for $59.95 pp dbf. Expires June 30702.

QE2 TRANSATLANTIC

SAILING Special up to 50% off plus tree air!!! From CAD $ 1 5 9 9

UM510BE Pacific Travel Shop

537 -5523 1 -877-274-4168

178 WELDING

TAIT TECHNICAL Solutions, Sam Anderson, Machine Shop Services, Fine Machining, Milling, Welding. 537-5268.

CUSTOM WELDING

FABRICATION Specializing in aluminum

& stainless steel ISLAND MARINE

CONSTRUCTION 5 3 7 - 9 7 1 0

V 302 APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES Kitchenaid, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag &

more!

LARGEST SELECTION ON SALT SPRING ISLAND

537-2111

• HOME APPLIANCES •HOME ELECTRONICS • LAWN & GARDEN NEEDS

537-5596 Showroom @

113 McPhillips Ave.

If it's on sale at Sears,

it's on sale at Sears on

Salt Spring Island!

329 FARM ITEMS

1941 FORD 9N tractor. 3 spd, rebuilt motor ft end loader, 3pt hitch, PTO back blade, good rubber, runs well $2900. Evenings 537-4726^

LAUREL HANLEY

KUBOTA DIESEL B6100E tractor. 14 hp., 2 w.d., 3 point hitch, PTO, with front end loader, roll-bar, tines. $6,500 obo. 537-9125.

330 FOOD PRODUCTS

RHUBARB FOR sale .95 per pound. Murakami, 191 Rainbow Rd. 537-2239.

MISC. FOR SALE

310 BUILDING SUPPLIES

ENGINEERED TRUSSES for sale. 27' x 38 ' - 5/12 pitch. Great for barn or shop. $600. 537-2665. STEEL BUILDINGS. Clearance Sale! Manufacturer direct. Beat next price increase. 25x40 $7,200.00. 30x40 $8,900.00. 30x50 $10,300.00. 35x50 $13,200.00. 40x60 $17,300.00. Many others. Pioneer 1-800-668-5422. Since 1980.

FUTURE STEEL Buildings -Durable, Dependable, Pre-engineered All-Steel Structures. Custom-made to suit your needs and require­ments. Factory-Direct afford­able prices. Call 1-800-668-5111 ext. 132 for free brochure.

SEE US FDR A FAST QUOTE ON Al l YOUR BUILDING

REQUIREMENTS!

• Flooring • Heating • Eaves • Plumbing • Roofing

For all your building requirements, large or small!

EtfEG LUMBER LTD.

804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 537-4978

*f*Bm\ 'FINE HARDWOODS

•QUALITY SOFTWOODS •SPECIALTY PLYWOODS

WEST WIND

HARDWOOD INC.

1-800-667-2275

Sidney, B.C. www. westwinotmlwood.com

322 COMPUTERS 1 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Set-ups, Installing Software, Tutoring, Internet. Your place or ours. Yes, we make house calls days/evenings/ wkends. $25/hr. 20 years exp. Phone Robert. 537-2888. Arvana Consulting.

APPLE LAPTOP: MAC 1400CS 600MB hard drive, GCC Laser printer, extra parts & 3 toner cartridges, zip drive. US Robotics 28.8 PC Modem. Internet ready. Great setup for a kid or first time user. Package: $1200. Call 537-1177.

MAC (APPLE) PowerBook 140 with Hewlett Packard Desk Writer 320 printer. $250 Call 537-1177.

Ron Weisner BASC

Computer Repair & Upgrades

/ data recovery

/ PRINTER repairs

/ new & used computer

systems available

Office Equipment

service and repair / PHOTOCOPIERS / FAX MACHINES / CASH REGISTERS

(250) 537-5058 weisner@sallspring.com

CALDWELL'S O A I v M U U M .

F A R M Since 1882

Currently available: • FREE RANGE

GRAIN-FED PORK • FRESH CUT LUMBER 537-5380 or 537-2152

HUSQVARNA RIDING mower, 14' aluminum boat & trailer, 9.5 HP router, aluminum doors & wood interior & exterior, Sears 11 HP tractor & FR Blade, microwave cabinet (white). 537-2318.

16 KITCHEN CABINETS upper and lower, great condi­tion; 18 eft. refrigerator; 3 yr old freezer, excellent condition; Danby bar refrigerator; cedar dog kennel, 5' x 4'; white alu­minum window; diamond grinder for stained glass; large aquarium tank, offers. 537-4123.

BEAVER TABLESAW, 8", great shape $150,653-4171.

LARGE ANTIQUE dresser, art deco wardrobe $320, woman & kids bikes, new hot water tank $200, sofa bed $200, armchair $35, typewriter/printer, large photo­copier, tires 13 & 14", $10 and up, winter w/ rims. 537-5912.

LANDSCAPE SANDSTONE for sale. 653-9668.

340 GARAGE SALES

FIREWOOD FOR sale, call Walter 653-4877.

FIREWOOD CUT, split and delivered, guaranteed cord. Please call Jim 653-4640.

335 FURNITURE

COUCH, 7 FT. long, brown, high back. Very comfortable. Excellent condition. $225. Call 537-4932.

QUEEN SIZE bed, almost new. Firm foam mattress, bookshelf style headboard. Excellent condition, $150.537-5751.

LOVE SEAT and chesterfield, dining room table, sideboard and chairs. QS and single beds. Chest of drawers, etc. 537-9600.

350 MISC. FOR SALE

TEMPEREO GLASS PANELS. Approx. sizes: (27"x65'-$19), (30"x62"-$21), (45"x73"-$23). 5 or more delivered free. Call anytime537-4732.

HONDA GENERATOR EX650 650 watts, quiet, low hours, runs as new, cost $700. Sell 1/2 price $350.537-4732.

9 CU. FT ESTRIN top load, down draft, propane pottery kiln on trailer: complete but needs work. Also, heavy steel clay slab roller. Offers, trades. Must go. 537-5260.

VACUUMS! VACUUMS! Repairs, bags & belts, used vacuum bargains. Satisfaction guaranteed! Salt Spring Linen 6 Drycleaners, 116 Hereford Avenue, Ganges. 537-2241.

STORAGE TANKS: water, sep­tic, sewage-holding (polyethyl­ene). Ecologicaf Systems: sewage-treatment plants, efflu­ent filters. Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted. GIS Sales & Rentals 653-4013.

WE BUY & Sell Secondhand, Antiques & Books. The Great Ganges Junk Co., 105 McPhillips Ave., 537-4507.

EXPERT WATCH and clock repairs by certified watch­maker. Located between Crofton and Duncan. Serving the Cowichan Valley over 25 years.. Call L.D. Frank-Jeweller and Watchmaker.250-748-6058(Duncan).

COMMERCIAL WIRE feed welder, 220V, welds aluminum and steel, 14' aluminum car-top boa! with 30 H Yamaha, needs good tune-up; comes with down rigger, anchor, life jackets, fishing gear, outboard motors tor sale, 8' wooded punt, life jackets, burn barrels, water barrels, new 6' jetted tub with glass shower beside it, new 5' soaker tub, assortment of double glazed windows & sliders, wood stoves, hot tub, compressors & fans for cool­ers; truck canopies, fridges & stoves, fuel tanks & stands, and a free 8' camper. Norm's Salvage, 537-0695.

12 FT. FLATDECK with headache rack. Heavy duty. $550 obo. 537-0606.

VOLVO TIRES with rims, 185/65 R15 M & S. 2 almost new, 3 not so new. 6 rims, 4 hub caps. Take the lot. $200. 537-1949.

SHOPSMITH MARK V multi­purpose wood working machine with 4" jointer attach­ment, lathe turning tools & complete accessories. $2000. Phone 537-4652.

FIVE NAMES of Salt Spring residents will appear in the classifieds each week. Find your name and contact the Driftwood within 4 weeks to claim a free lotto 649 ticket and a chance to win a million dollars! (or morel) Any unclaimed tickets will be turned over to a charity of the Driltwood's choice. The Driftwood classifieds, small ads - big deals!

WASHER/DRYER: Maytag washer, Kenmore Dryer. Both in good working order. Pair for $300. Call 653-9312.

HOME RENO sale: windows, lights, vanity, sinks, sliding door. Jamie 653-4154.

COMMERCIAL MEAT slicer, 10" blade, $150. Jamie 537-5559.

WHEATGRASS FACTS: Besides chlorophyll, wheat-grass juice contains vitamin C,A,E, calcium, iron, potas­sium, magnesium, protein and a proper balance of amino acids. Masters Greens 653-9939.

SAUNA SHMAUNA, infrared? What's it all about?" Detoxification, pain relief, weight loss, relaxation, skin care. Only at Masters Wellness Spa. Dawna 653-9939.

LARGE KENMORE refrigera­tor, freezer on bottom 20.5 cu ft, almost new $1000; Starchoice satellite dish, 2 receivers (1 deluxe), home theatre ready, replacement $400, asking $250; Kenmore BBQ, tank & cover $50... and more! 537-9588 eves.

SEWING MACHINE, Viking Mode! 6460, like new. All attachments. $175 obo. 537-9259.

CARPET STEAM Cleaners light & easy to use. Now at Saltspring Drycleaners. 116 Hereford. Reserve today. 537-2241.

FOR SALE: Highchair, Graco excellent condition, $40. Baby backpack, virtually new, "Tough Traveler", lightweight, detachable, rain cover, alu­minum stand, pocket at back, high quality, $75. Double stroller, "Jolly Jumper" -"stretch limo" detachable rain cover, $40 obo. Call Dawn Hage 537-1388.

CHINA. WHITE with gold bor­der, lour complete place set­tings. Miscellaneous serving dishes, salad bowls, wine, liqueur glasses, etc. ideal starer/ wedding gilts. Cash onlyCall 537-2978,

TOTAL GYM 1000 exercise system, like new. $100. 537-5187.

SEWING MACHINE, Singer Touch and Sew, deluxe zig zag, model 750. $150. Call 537-4932.

SEWING MACHINE. Kenmore twelve stitch with thirty stitch functions. Built-in button holer and four accessory teet. $180. 537-2350.

21 CU. FT. DEEP Freezer, 3 baskets included, white. $125. 537-9639.

• LIONS GARAGE Sale, 103 Bonnet Ave. Every Friday,

ISaturday only, 10 am - 12 noon, Come & browse, we

_ just may have it. New mer-|chand ise arriving daily.

Good, clean merchandise • wanted. Call 537-2000 for "pick-up or infa

I BEST GARAGE Sale ever! " 170 Grantville Rd. Saturday

I I Sunday. Pressure system, TV, stereo, ceramic molds,

- te r ra cotta pots, 10' boat. 1537-5157.

- A L L SORTS & ends, 370 | Starks Road, 8:30 a.m.,

Saturday, May 18. Furniture, I clothes, kitchen ware.

1194 NORTH BEACH Rd., I Sunday only, 9:00-1:30, May

19th. Collectibles, house-

Ihold, toddler's clothing, other goodies.

IMICROWAVE, SOFA Bed, books, CDs, fabric, tools and

I household goods. 9 -1 . Saturday, May 18. 1500 N.

_ Beach Rd.

SUNDAY & MONDAY, M a y ! 19 & 20, 9-5 pm., 176 Scott" Point Dr. Furniture, dishes, • beds and bedding, etc. 537-1 9600.

TWO FAMILIES: Strol lers,! outdoor toys, couch, high-chair, books, women's & kids I clothes, cooler, misc. house­hold items. Sat., May 18, 9-3, | 1484 North Beach Rd. •

EMMA'S CLOSET clearance I good quality, designer, and I vintage clothing, all sizes, . bargain prices. 316 Isabella | Point Rd. Sat May 18,10-2.

PLANTS, SHRUBS, Dahlia | bulbs. Also a good variety of household and miscel la-1 neous including tanned elk • and moose hides. Saturday, • May 18, 8-2, 125 & 127 I Maliview.

ECLECTIC 3 ARTIST | Moving Sale. Many living/ art treasures incl: mirrors, br. I suite, shelves, wicker, fabric & crystals. 9-12 p.m. I Saturday, May 18. 1001 Arbutus Place.

Advertise your garage sale in the Driftwood classifieds & you'll get:

• 20 words or less • Price stickers • 2 directional signs • Inventory list • Garage sale tips • Balloons

ALL FOR ONLY $10.95+gst DriftWood

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350 MISC. FOR SALE 350 MISC. FOR SALE

SOFA BED with Sealy mat­tress, 5120. Laptop, 386 Win 3.1, grey scale screen, $50. Patio furniture, 4 chairs, umbrella, glass table lop, $115. Men's size 10 skis, boots, poles, $50. Old water skis, $30.538-1771.

CANON AE-1, two lenses, flash, $200. Nikon EM w/200 m. lens, filters, $200. Nikon EM with 50 mm lens, filters, tripod, $175,537-4634.

MOVING - MUST sell entire household contents. Furniture, beds, pictures, dishes, everything. 537-9600.

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL arm saw, 10", good condition, with sawdust catching stand. $450. Sterling silver sheet, 40 cents a gram. Press and patented method of punching out your own designs in sil-ver, etc. $700.653-4614^

1 UNDER THE counter Silverking commercial fridge $50 OBO. 1 medium size chest freezer, like new condi­tion $250 OBO. Call Jill 537-1861.

DRAFTING BOARD with mechanical arm, classic wooden frame. $100 537-9761.__

20 FT. KITCHEN cabinets with counter top. Several with leaded glass. 537-1828.

KAYAK, EXTREME Interface 18 looter, with 2 paddles, PFD, spray skirt and wheels. $1750 Call 537-1177^

FOR SALE: Grinda IKEA couch $125; Dodge Caravan LE (1989) 156000 km, $2500 OBO. Steph 538-0024.

ELAINE HUSER

SAWMILL $4995.00 All new Super Lumbermate 2000, lager capacities, more options. Norwood Industries, manufacturer of sawmills, edgers and skidders. Free information. 1-800-566-6899, exMOO.OT

NEED~A COMPUT ER...don't have cash? The Original IBM PC, just $1 a day...no money down! Call Now & Get AOL Free for 1 year. The Buck A Day Company. Call: 1-800-6 6 6 - 3 5 4 7 , www.buckaday.com

3 for 2 (three weeks for the price of two)

PRIVATE PARTY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ADS

537-9933

PHASER'S THIMBLE FARMS

175 ARBUTUS 537-5788 SPRING HOURS: 10-4:30 7 DAYS A WEEK

V r SPRING IS

HERE! We have everything you need for your garden including

ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, SHRUBSJREES,

FERTILIZERS, POTS, WATERING SYSTEMS and so much more!

WE GIVE

, PERSONALIZED

SERVICE

WE NEED Stumps! Are you clearing your land? S.S. Daycare needs natural climb­ing "stuff. Call Susan 537-2114.

MORE" BLACK plant pots. Usable Dacron sails for tent structure. 653-9464

360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

HIENZMAN GRAND piano for sale, $1200. Call 537-4884.

KIMBALL 4'8' BABY grand, a beautiful instrument for a dis­cerning pianist, always profes­sionally maintained & pam­pered. Clear brilliant tone, $6800 obo. Phone 537-5554.

ELECTRIC PIANO. Yamaha YPP-55. 76 semi-weighted keys, stool, metronome, music books. $1250. Call 537-1177.

370 PETS/LIVESTOCK

CUTE, ADORABLE, loveabie, Malti,Terri-Poo puppies. Family raised. Apricot & Cream coloured. Ready to go mid May. With shots, grooming & training package, $350. Call 537-5261.

JACK RUSSELL puppies tor sale. Tri colour, ready to go in 4 weeks. First shots done. 537-4779.

HORSE RIDING lessons, beginner through advanced dressage. Chldren welcome. Farrier service also available. 653-4184.

DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS PR

370PF7S/1IVEST0CK

CUTE, ADORABLE, loveable, Maltijerri-Foo puppies. Family raised. Apricot & Cream coloured. Ready to go mid May. With shots, grooming & training package, $350. Call 537-5261.

J A C T T R U S S E L L puppies for sale. Tri colour, ready to go in 4 weeks. First shots done. 537-4779.

HORSE RIDING 'lessons, beginner through advanced dressage. Chldren welcome. Farrier service also available. 653-4184.

WELL-SCHOOLED PONY 14.2hh, chestnut, 12 years, Arab, sound, no vices, pretty, nice mover, great starter, or pony club. $1000.537-2607.

379 fREE/RECYCLABLES

SALT SPRING Island Recycle Depot is located at 349 Rainbow Rd. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. This service is operated by Salt Spring Island Community Services. Please call The Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or Community Services at 537-9971 for information on materi-als accepted for recycling.

FREE STUFF - LaFge quantity of polar fleece scraps, great for kid's craft projects, fundraising craft groups, etc. Two work tables with folding legs, 8" long, very heavy. Merchandise boxes. brand new, size 7" x T x 14", fold and slot to assemble. 537-9199.

379 PREE^ECVCIABLES

FREE WOOD large and small pieces of lumber. 537-1010.

KENMORE FRYER, needs new belt. Call 537-2786.

BROWN LEATHER hide-a-bed, good condition, 537-5302.

SMALL BAR fridge, keeps things cool but not cold. 539-5524.

COW MANURE, 537-2855.

DOUBLE BED, Mattress and boxspring. Good shape. 537-5733.

390 WEBSITES

SALT SPRING Music is on the Internet at www.saltspringm.u-sic.com. Hear song samples before you buy. Pay by cheque or credit card. More than 40 CDs available.

410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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A LIONS ZQB, PROJECT

RECYCLE YOUR

OLD GLASSES Your old prescription lenses can be a gift of

sight. Boxes located at:

• Pharmasave • Bank of Montreal • Bank of Commerce • Island Savings Credit Union •Gulf Islands Optical

Reduce Reuse Recycle

410 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

EIGHT CONTEMPORARY homes. 1200 - 1500 sq. ft., $28,000 - $48,000. Large character bungalow/cottage. 250-656-1387, www.nickel-bros.com

HOUSE. 861 SQ. FT., garage/ workshop,0.8 acre lot, Maxwell lake water, priced for quick sale. Realtors welcome. $155,000,538-0059.

SOUTH SALT Spring, 2.96 acres, mature trees, potential views, $102,500. 403-254-0278 or email yeldarbwow@yahoo.com.

BRINKWORTHY HOUSE, 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, N.W. corner, fenced back yard, sunroom, appliances included, $135,000 obo. 537-5096.

FOR SALE by owner. 800 sq. ft. cottage on pretty acre in Vesuvius. $185,000. 537-1601 eves, or 537-2438 day. No agents please.

SELLING YOUR House?. Use Canada's #1 classifieds and reach millions of consumers. Intrigued? Ask this newspaper about Community Classifieds. Or call the B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association toll-tree 1-866-669-9 2 2 2 . www.bccommunitynews.com

FOR SALE by Owner: 2 bed­room water view home on .61 acres in popular Hundred Hills area. This single level home is an ideal retirement or starter and is close to Ganges. It fea­tures a large new sundeck with built-in hot tub and a brand new 2 car garage with remote lights and door opener. 264 Saltspring Way. Phone 537-9823 or 537-7420. By Appointment only. Asking price $227,000.

SUNDECKS GALORE! 2300 s.f. Three bedroom, three bath­room home with inlaw suite on private 3/4 acre close to Ganges. $224,000.537-2446.

FOR SALE by owner: two bed­room home on 4+ acres, close to Ganges. Several outbuild­ings, including basement/ work­shop with separate entrance. All day sun, piped water, excellent soil. Orchard with heritage fruit trees. $254,500.537-8428. ENJOY SALTSPRING on. a shoe string! Three bedroom 940 sq. ft. mobile on private cor­ner site In park. 5 appliances, skylights, upgrades & built-ins. 536,500 Li Read 537-9977.

NEW STOCK HAS ARRIVED! * w Blue Moon

J-JR "A mystical store with luminious spirit"

* 148 Fulford-Ganges Rd • 538-1889

SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10-5

Sun. 12-4

"Astrological Consultations" Call Michael O'Connor. (250) 352-2936.*Glft Certificates* By Phone or In Person' All Tape Recorded!' Affirmation * Inspiration' Vision' Tip of the week: Change is in the air this week as the Sun enters

Gemini and Venus enters Cancer. In rhythm with spring, this makes for very fertile ground and a good time to plant. This includes seed intentions as well as plants etc. The confidence to take new initiatives as well as nurture new perceptions is a part of the plot. Paying attention to the details in light of the big picture over the long term Is also highlighted. At worst we will teel stretched in opposite directions - the per­sonal needs of the moment verses the col­lective needs of the future. The really big news is the final opposition aspect between Saturn and Pluto. At best we will gain fresh perspectives that will help to unravel short sighted, expectant, reactive, confused and divisive attitudes that result in conflict, dis­appointment, anger and even violence. So, a stage for revolution is implied. This could be a time of breakdown or break through!

Aries (Mar 21 - AP 20) The desire to nurture new perspectives is strong in you now. This is one of those times when you may well be challenged to take a leap of faith. Remember that it is your destiny to explore and pioneer into new territory. Be willing to entertain new possibilities, but as much as possible do not commit fully until mid June. This espe­cially is true when It comes to signing any legal or binding contracts. II you must do so, read the fine print and make special clauses as necessary. Balance faith with patience!

Taurus (Apr 21 - May 20) You are on a search for new ideas, skills and people. You are the mood to express all oi your sensitivities. As your interests are varied now, it is likely that you feel moody amidst the tun and excitement. As you con­tinue to lay a whole new foundation in your life you are ideally willing to learn as you go. Investments of all kinds especially into love as well as land are highlighted. Communicate your unique needs and desires as clearly as possible.

Gemini (May 21 • Jun 20) You are in a very pioneering mood these days. With Mercury now retrograde, it is likely that you will be busy tending to any misunderstandings and unfinished busi­ness. The more able you are to listen and

really hear what others have to say the bet­ter. You are eager to explore new territory. You will be more successful it you can go forward with a clean slate and conscience. Since you may teel more needy than usual, you do well to strike a balance between talking and listening. Diplomacy!

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 21) An inward draw finds you ready to take some much-needed time out. We all need down time to reflect and rest. A slowdown in your overall pace is the ticket. If you miss this chance you may well be sorry later. A short holiday would be ideal or at least a dive into a good book might suffice. Anything to unwind and regain your center not to mention your wing and enthusiasm. You will be back in full gear soon so relax now!

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22) You continue to make key career moves. You have proven your worth and now are ready to explore the next level. What you do and do not want is clearer than ever. You are ready for your share of the action. Now is a good time to communicate your needs, desires and intentions. Travel to new places and meetings with new and interesting peo­ple are also on the agenda. Keep an open mind but also exercise discretion now. Things are seldom as they seem.

Virgo (Aug 23 • Sep 22) Some big changes and quite likley advances and promotions in your public and professional life are in the spotlight. With this increase in power also comes more responsibility. If you handle these changes well you could well begin earning much more than before. At least you will have much more leverage. Now is the time to ask for what you want. The next four weeks could prove to be the go ahead you have been waiting for. Say yes to your right to succeed!

Libra (Sep 22 - Oct 22) Opportunities for adventure and travel are in the air for you now. Cultural interests and exchanges are likely. You are in the mood to learn and gain new Insight. It remains important that you be willing to let go of old self-concepts and approaches. Your whole outlook on life is going through an overhaul. Through the process you are discovering previously hidden talents. Despite all the excitement keep your feet on the ground and double-check all correspondences.

Scorpio (Oct 22 - Nov 22) Clearing the old to make way for the new continues in full force. The desire for more in all respects and all levels is strong. To

succeed you will have to do your homework and do some research. Things may not be as you supposed. Still, you are ready to take a deep plunge. You want to make sure that everything is just right. Be on the look­out for blaming attitudes. Such behavior is the most common way to give away one's power. Rather than go to battle intend to join forces with others.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 • Dec 21) Changes that imply the need to deepen commitments on relationship fronts are a central theme now. This could imply a deeper connection with others and/or with your self. You want more practical and sta­ble connections. Friends and family are there for you now if you need them. Your willingness to learn is your key to success. This could imply exploring new territory in one sense or another. Keep reaching out to new possibilities. Take a chance to make a clean break with the tired old past!

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) A rapid learning curve continues to expand and refine your mind. Efforts towards ren­dering a better service and/or product are the call. The time has come to make the beautiful dream a beautiful reality. Yet, In the process be sure not to lose sight of the dream. Faith in your abilities and in life in general is your hidden ace. Be willing to role model the successful strategies and approaches of others you admire. Do things your way as necessary but avoid trying to Invest what is already a reality.

Aquarius (Jan 20 • Feb 19) A creative mood continues. That you must work patiently and diligently to lay a reliable foundation is likely. Also, you are challenged to curb excessive expectations of others. You may feel the weight of the effort required. You know that you are ready for a better deal. You may have to break through habitual perceptions and attitudes to suc­ceed. This is a good time to entertain new concepts and let go of stale ones. The more you can give to the situation now the better.

Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20) A time of nurturing a realistic vision in order to overcome any fears is a central theme now. You know that there is room improvement. Just one improvement, every day, will amount to a lot very quickly. You may feel a little overwhelmed but as long as your persist you will win. What would life be without a challenge? Play with new ideas and approaches. You don't really know until you try. Take an experiential approach. Intend to renovate your core beliefs. Perception is all!

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SOUTH END cozy 1 bdrm cot­tage, clean & bright. Ocean view with beach access, fur­nished or unfurnished, W/D, walk to village/ ferry. Suitable for 1 adult, N/S, N/P, refer­ences required. $800 plus utili­ties. Avail June 1.653-4810.

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ATTENTION: LAND develop­ers and land owners who own land and are unable to build houses or sell land tor hous­ing development due to not being able to find water; We may be able to help you by finding water and drilling your water at no cost to you. Pay us on percentage only of whatever the increased value of your land is once we find your water for you. Thirty years experience in the Water Well Industry. Phone us today. 604 793-8484.

YOUNG LOCAL family looking for affordable starter home or lot 3/4 - 3 acres. Preferably between Fulford and Ganges. Please respond to P.O. Box 423, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

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ONE BEDROOM suite, Maiiview, close to ocean. $495 includes Hydro, cable. Suits quiet persons. 538-5516.

SUITE FOR rent, N/S, N/D, N/P, electricity included, $650 per month. Call after 6 o'clock p.m. 537-7827.

VESUVIUS 1 BED oceanview suite for single person N/S. N/P, $70O. 250 537-7237.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1.2 bed­rooms, bath and 1/2, w/d, d/w, private entrance 1400 sq. ft., close to Ganges. $850/ month includes utilities. Non smok­ers, no pets, 1 year lease. 537-8596.

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OFFICE SPACE for rent, 1st & 2nd floor Lancer Building. Call Roland, 537-2133.

FULFORD VILLAGE commer­cial location in character build­ing. $400/mo. 653-4101

GULF CLINIC Ganges, well established professional build­ing, good location & parking, has space from May 1. Single and sharing available. 537-2468.

SMALL OFFICE in Central Hall, fully carpeted, built-ins, parking, $175/month. 537-2107.

620 SQ FT space above downtown Outdoor Store. Ocean view, access through back of building. Office/studio $750 + util. 537-2571.

520 HOUSES FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX for rent, large back yard with sev­eral fruit trees and space for vegetable or flower garden. Storage space with extended green house. Available June 1, long term, references, N/R $700/mth + utilities 537-4998 (days), 537-2837 (nights/weekends).

ONE BEDROOM cottage on private mountain-top acreage. $795. References required. 538-5516.

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HOUSE SIT wanted: Advance arrangement. Approximately Oct 2002 to May 2003. Mature responsible retired woman, N/S, N/P, N/D. Exceptional current island ref­erences. 653-4008.

HOUSE SITTER Professional self-employed woman with excellent refer­ences available to care for your home from June 1st. Call Lynn 538-1776^

VANCOUVER SUN reporter interested in Gulf Island bouse swap,1 or 2 weeks mid-July or occas wknds. Have 3 bdrm home central Van 604-876-5058.

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WANTED HOUSE to rent by quiet mother/son qualified to do yard maintenance & repairs. 2-3 bdrm. immedi­ately. 538-1850. LOCAL COUPLE seeking^ bedroom home, Employed, clean, quiet, N/S, island refs. Alan & Brandy 537-1038. PROFESSIONAL CLIENTS of mine require an upscale unfurnished home to rent for at least one year from June 1, if possible. They have two outdoor dogs and the wife is an avid gardener. Call Donna Regen, RE/MAX, 537-9977 or expectexcel-lence@saltspring.com.

LESLIE WALLACE still seek­ing small, private cabin/ cot­tage with woodstove heat for June 1. South end preferred. Quiet, N/S, references. 653-9631.

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S 2 0 BOATS & MARINE, SALES 76 CATALINA 27. standing head, sleeps 6, many upgrades, Dickenson heater, VHF, roller furling, recent head, $12,900.6534526.

17 1/2' BAYLINER. 90 HP Johnson oil injection. Galvanized trailer, new prop, canvas top and axle. Great shape. $5000 firm 537-9912.

WHITEHALL 14'or 17'-Spirit' fiber­glass rowing boat wanted to buy Or other traditional style skiff, zev-man@aol.com or 206 284-8766

22' SAILBOAT, British fiberglass, 97 Nissan 8 hp w/ controls, CB; D/sounder; tender; immaculate. Sail Away! Must sell $4395 (or trade for powerboat) 538-1941.

17 FT. HOURSTON RUNABOUT. 70 hp. motor, EZ Loader trailer. $6,000. Call 537-9600

822 CAMPERS & TRAILERS CAMPER VAN, 1978 Dodoe. Low mileage. Good condition. Furnace, stove, fridge, water heater, toilet. $5,200.537-4859.

26' CUSTOM COACH travel trailer, all facilities, like new, separate bedroom, road ready, or ideal for permanent location. Asking $8000. 537-8739 Friday - Tuesday.

825 CARS, SALES

1937 CHEV 4 Dfl, Rod or resto; 72 Nova parts car. Best offer or trade for motorbike. Must go. 537-5260.

1972 MERCEDES 250, runs, good interior, some rust. $1200 537-4278.

1986 COROLLA TOYOTA , good con­dition/ low mileage, $2100 obo. 537-2752.

1983 SAAB TURBO, Silver, one owner, complete repaint 4 years ago. 4 winter tires with rims, excellent con­dition, $3500.5374652.

SCARY 83 Mustang. 5L GT, T roof, new Edelbrpck, tires, rad etc. Powerhouse, extra parts. $3000, obo. '80 Mustang, 4 cyl, new ties, brakes. Nice car, engine uses some oil. $650 obo. Case at 537-9315.

1994 DODGE STEALTH, 320 H.P. twin turbo V6, all wheel drive, 4 wheel steer, 6 spd. Gold custom paint, mint, $22.000.537-0606.

1992 HONDA ACCORD EX, 4 door, automatic, power group, 129,000 km. excellent condition. $9500.537-9796.

1982 TOYOTA TERCEL wagon, 4 w dr. standard, lots of miles but runs well, great island transportation. $1000 firm. 537-2292.

THE CAR Guys. Bank Says No? Dealer Says No? Bankrupt? Repossession? We Can Help! Access to more than 1000 new/used vehicles with a 90% approval rate. For immediate help and same day approval call 1-800-803-3233.

8 3 5 MOTORCYCLE, SALES 1981 HONDA HAWK 400, new rear tire & brakes, $600. 1979 Honda CX500, with many spare parts, $600 obo. One must go. 537-1951.

8 4 5 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, SALES

1980 CHEV/FRONTIER factory camperized van. Propane lurnace, stove and fridge. Fresh water sys­tem, sink, porta-potty. Sleeps 4. New tires and battery. Low mileage. Great condition. $6500 or possible trade for p/u truck. 537-5625.

TRIANGLE R.V. CENTRE offers excellent highway exposure for your consignment vehicle. Also parts, ser­vice, propane, sanitation and 24 hour car and R.V. wash. Vancouver Island's only complete R.V. centre. Triangle Homes Ltd., Sidney.Yourfirsl R.V. centre of! the terry, 656-1122. DL 5916.

VW WESTFALIA, 1980, 103,000 miles, good condition, California van, $5800 ObO. 537-1503.

1989 VW WESTFALIA, fully camper­ized. very good condition and clean, 102,000 kms, $15,500,537-0886.

855 TRUCKS/4X4S 1991 TOYOTA truck, extended cab, V6 engine, extra springs, well-main­tained. Only 111,000 kms., and near-new Mountaineer camper. Fully equipped. All in excellent condition. $14,000 obo. 537-2223.

1987 NISSAN PICK-UP King cab with canopy. Great work truck, $2000 obo. Peter 537-1790.

1980 FORD BRONCO 4X4 remove-able top, mag tires $1500. Call John at538-0367.

1992 FORD EXPLORER XLT, well maintained, great condition, blue. $8000 538-1971.

1990 JEEP CHEROKEE Laredo. 4 W.D., 4 dr, 6 cyl, auto. Exc. cond. New Michelin tires. $7500 obo. 537-0606.

1983 JIMMY V6, $1600. 1988 4x4 Blazer, parts, 2.81. Mike, 537-4570. TRUCK, DODGE Dakota, 1991, good shape, stereo, auto, V6, extend­ed cab, $6500 obo. 537-5096.

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856 BUSES, VANS 1992 MAZDA MPV, 7 passenger, auto, 240ks., $5,500 obo. 653-2426.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY PLEASE NOTE: the following adver­tising deadline changes for The Driftwood issue of May 22. Display advertising: Thursday May 16th, 5pm; Classified advertising: Friday, May 17th at 5pm; and Toolate to Classify, Tuesday, May 21st at Noon. Our office will be closed Monday May 20th for the Victoria Day Holiday. FREE DRAW - Visit our store before Mother's Day. Try our Gardener's Hand Tnerapy Cream and enter to win a Lid. Edition Print by Jill Louise Campbell- Retail value $225.00. Salt Spring Soapworks.

WANTED: UTILITY trailer small enough lo low behind a little 4 wheel­er. 537-6745.

SHAKES N SHINGLES. #1's, #2's, & #3's. 18" & 24'. Tapers, resawns & barns. $85 to $175 a square tax included. CSA APPROVED. Warranteed. Phone 6534458. Ask about our quality, rough sawn dimen­sional fir & cedar.

PLEASE NOTE: Too Late to Classify ads are accepted until 12:00pm Tuesday at the rate of $11.00 for 20 words or less and 36 cents for each addilional word.The Driftwood cannot be responsible for errors or omissions as these ads may not be proof read because of time consfraint. _

GOTTA GRAD in your house? Congratulate them personally by placing an ad in the GISS Graduation 2002 Souvenir Program published by the Driftwood. The booklet will be dis­tributed at the graduation ceremony Saturday, June 1 and in the Driftwood, Wednesday, June 5. Call Peter, Rick or Robin for rates at 537-9933 or email: sales@gulfislands net.

WANTED: FIREWOOD logs (will compensate owner). Will also deal with your windfalls and danger trees. Konig & Son Firewood, 537-9531.

WIN $$$$. Find your name in the Driftwood classifieds and contact us within 4 weeks to claim a free lotto ticket and a chance to win a million dollars! (or more!) Any unclaimed tickets will be turned over to a charity of Driftwoods choice. The Driltwood classifieds, small ads - big deals!

HIGHLAND GATHERING! BC Legion Highland Gathering, June 15th, Farmers institute. 14 pipe bands, street parade, dancing, caber toss, lamb BBQ, music & more! Tickets now on sale at et cetera for lamb BBQ, Friday supper, Saturday Ceilidh and Sunday breakfast. Proceeds to Branch 92. Call 538-0052 or 537-4884 for info or to volunteer. Event info at: www.highlandgathering.ca.

ON SITE screened top soil or gravel $50 per 12 yard load. 537-7205. Back-hoe delivery and excavating extra.

TREE HOUSE Cale is now open for dinner, 127 nights of live music. Bring in this ad tor 2 appetizers for the price of 1 until June 15.

FREE MUSHROOMSTThursdays only - on The Great Burger from the Deckhand Restaurant, Gasoline Alley, 537-5522.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY YARD SALE! 10' Grumman Hat bot­tom skifl, like new $400, belly boat $75, fishing gear. This weekend @ 170 Grantvilte Rd 537-5157.

12 PIECES of glass, various sizes. Round marble top, cast iron table, $100jncludes 2 chairs. 537-1097.

INDIAN MUSIC Concert with S & D Mishrat father and son sitar players, with tabla accompaniment. ArtSpring Saturday June 1, 8 pm and Salt Spring Centre Sunday June 2, 8 pm.

FIREWING at FABLES! Kenneth Oppel's much anticipated sequel to Silverwing and Sunwing now avail­able! 537-0028 112 Hereford Ave.

MINI ROTOTILLER, Homelite, $250 OBO. 537-9305,

FULL AND Part-time drivers wanted, no experience required. Apply, Pinnacle Pizza 537-5552.

FIRST AID Red Cross courses - CPR A, CPR C & Emergency. June 08, Standard June 08-09. Call Sheri 537-1883 to register.

BASIC FOODSAFE, Mon. June 3 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, $65. Advanced Foodsafe, Tues. and Wed.. June 4 and 5 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. $105. Harbour House Hotel. Call Sheri, 537-1883 to register.

NEED A FENCE Built? Good quality and affordable fencing. Wood or wire, large or small. Call Michael 537-4587.

GISS 30 YEAR (72) Reunion. August 2, 3, 4. Family, friends & staff welcome. Call Barb Ross 537-0069. Email: tradingpost@gulfislands.com.

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FREE! COZY couch & clean double mattress. Must be picked up by 12:00 noon Wednesday May 15th. 537-1776.

FOR SALE:-rCouch 1 2 wing back chairs in excellent condition $600 OBO. 537-5500.

MOVING SALE: Piano $200 OBa household goods, tools, indoor/ out­door plants, books, more. 111 Maliview. Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MOVING ^ A L t Sunday, May~W Baby stuff, furniture, tapes, LPs, clothes, speakers. 10 - 2. No early birds. 208 Stevens Rd, off Forest Ridge.

ORIGINAL FULFORD Village cot­tage, 1/4 acre, 3 bdrm, 900 sq ft., W/D, wood stove, BBQ, deck. N/S, $950. July 1, yearly lease 250-653-4051,604-255-5230. CARD RACK (revolving?) needed for 4 1/2" by 5 3/4" cards. Please call 537-1037.

TRAVELLING CAST with empty truck or van? Goods to go to Kindersley (ideally). Calgary also workable. Will pay for safe arrival. 537-1037.

FOR SALE: Child's white cptn's bed & hdbrd., girls bike 18", boys 16", misc. chairs, end tables, dble bed hdbrd & ftbrd. Black TV stand. Offers on all items. Call Tracey 653-9989 days or evenings.

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Island Star Girls having good year despite two losses last weekend

Sail Spr ing 's Island Star Video girls Softball team might not have notched wins while vis i t ing two Central Saanich clubs last Saturday, but the girls are still enjoying their best year of baseball so far with some great plays.

Versus Saanich's Extreme Team One, the Stars kept up the paee with a 2-2 tie in the first inn ing but slipped behind in the second when the Extremes picked up five runs.

In the top of the third, Devon Craig lifted the is landers ' morale when she hit a solid three-bagger to

bring in Missy Caron and then stole home herself on the next play.

With Central Saanich at p la te , Salt Spring pitcher Megan Robinson struck out two batters and picked off a third at first base to end the inning trailing only 8-5.

But the Stars were struck down after only one run in the fourth and lost 13-6.

In a second match aga ins t Saanich's Extreme Team Two, the Stars managed to rally from an 8-2 rush in the second inning off of great plays in the third.

With Craig a l ready on base , Robinson hit a home run to earn a Dairy Queen Blizzard (as promised by coach Bill Miles) and Colleen Hillis narrowed the gap when she came home off a hit by Ki r s t i e Shaw.

Even though Craig collected three strike-outs as pitcher and the Stars had three up and three down for the top of the fourth, Saanich collected four more runs to nab a 12-7 win.

The Stars' next off-island game is against Gordon Head on May 25.

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BARGAIN HUNTERS! Mattresses, dining rooms, sofas, love seats, chairs, computer desks, electronics & appliances. All up to 70% off. Plus Do Not Pay Until August 2003. Greatest Tent Sale Ever. The Brick, Victoria. 2635 Quadra Street 1-800-991-2727. Many items you can take with you or have it delivered.

CALL FOR entry. Alliance of Salt Spring Artists Summer Show. Entry deadline July 22, 2002. Entry forms at Salt Spring Books.

SALT SPRING Btgfoot Herbs has over 600 varieties of herbs for sale. 17 named mints from Apple to Swiss Peppermint and 1 unnamed variety, my puppy ate the tag. If you can tell me what it is, you win a plant of it or any of the other mints. We are open 1 - 5 daily or by appt. 104 Eagle Ridge Drive. Phone 250 537-4466.

WORLD'S BEST housecleaner, $14 per hour, ask for Linda at 537-9922^

MAY 15 OR JUNE 1, a room with a view plus bathroom in family home. You are vegetarian, child friendly, and easy going. $425 or reduced rent for child minding. 5374497L

FABRIC SALE of high end hand painted velvets and natural fibers. Suitable for small projects in uphol­stery, drapery and bedding. Has been postponed to May 25 & 26. This is a studio clearout and the fabrics are priced at 70% below retail. Inquiries 653-9174.

SALTSPRING SHEEPSKINS com­fortable yet practical, hand made bike seat covers, slippers, sheepskin rugs. Excellent gift for all. Available Waterfront Gallery. 5374525.

CANADIAN DIAMONDS at unbeliev­able prices. Gold & silver jewellery at unbelievable prices. Watch batteries, toe rings, body jewellery, ear pierc­ing, pead & bead stringing, all at Family Jewels, 161 Fulford-Ganges Road, 538-5560. Looking forward to seeing you June 1, Cathy Ward.

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WANTED: 1 MONTH or more rea­sonable accommodation close to Fulford/Ganges. (suitable tor writing). Thanks, messages 537-1793.

GORGEOUS NEW pots, ironwork, 100's of roses & herbs plants, pond floaters, wreaths, fresh and dried flowers, weddings. Everlasting Summer Flower, Herb & Rose Garden open Thursday to Monday 10 - 5. 653-9418.

2 ROOMS FOR rent, large south end house. W/D. $300 month or $525 for both. Call 653-9215

WANTED: RENTAL June 1 or June 15. Responsible couple w/ cat look­ing tor a house or large cabin. Good island references 653-9196. TUNED AIR welcomes new mem­bers! Practice Thursday evenings at GISS music room. Call Cassandra 537-2521.

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The art of cooking and teaching The other day I was gift-

wrapping a mandolin to send to my son Fraser in Port Coquitlam.

This mandolin was not a musical instrument but a kitchen utensil for slicing vegetables.

It was the kid's birthday — he's an astonishing 43 years of age — and he had everything in the world except a mandolin.

Both of my children are gourmet cooks, albeit not as gourmet as me. They acquired culinary skills out of necessity and have been turning out Escoffier-like creations since they hit early adolescence.

To explain, they were latch-key kids and wore a house key around their necks under their shirts. Both of us were working and didn't arrive home until around 5:30. The lads tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and began out­doing each other with imag­inative cuisine. They intro­duced us to garlic and exotic spices. (Scottish spices are salt and pepper.)

They ran a good kitchen and apart from an incident with Cherries Flambeaux and the kitchen curtains we were proud of them and well pleased.

I look forward to a dinner invitation from each of them and fast for two days before the event.

At that time, the '70s, I was teaching in a middle school in Toronto just walk­ing distance from where wc lived. Ian and Fraser attend­ed the school, two grades apart, and this meant I had hem in my science classes.

I walked a tightrope. If I was unpopular it would rellect on the boys, I would be given a pejorative nick­name, For Sale signs would be planted on my front lawn.

And so it came to pass that I stopped being a rotten swine and tried to make my science lessons as interest­ing as possible.

I dispensed with the text book and tried being cre­ative. Unfortunately the said science text had been writ­ten by Al King, my principal and he was hurt, not only by my cavalier gesture but by the loss of royalties. The text was reinstated.

It was the time of the flower children and change and so we compromised.

I was allowed to experi­ment.

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are going from con­crete learn­ing into an awareness of the a b s t r a c t . E v e n t h o u g h they are more content work­ing with their hands (remember the latch-key kids) their minds are coping with concepts such as evolu­tion, relationships and espe­cially man's relationship to animals. The human/animal relationship is fascinating to children so I decided to base my teaching on that and use that fascination to die full.

The principal, a war veter­an like me, was tolerant to the point of indulgence.

I surrounded the room with animal cages and grad­ually filled them with pets. Rabbits, mice, chincillas, and white and hooded rats. (The first pair of rats named Bagpipe and Haggis had an eventual family tree of 317 offspring.)

I ordered the skeleton of an 18-year-old girl from the science catalogue. She was shipped from Calcutta in India and cost SI38. It came disarticulated and in an amazingly short while the students could put it together in under five minutes.

I installed a pot and boiled chickens, took out the bones, bleached them and we put

them together with glue. Prizes were awarded for the best skeleton.

We became ambitious and brought in our own animals (deceased of course) and ultimately had models of frogs, snakes, cats, rabbits, a raccoon and a small pig.

Parents participated and a farmer whose son Andrew was in my class drove up one morning with a horse. It had died and had spent a couple of years in a wood, and all of the bones except a femur were beautifully bleached.

We pounced on this trea­sure and got to work on it. It took over a year but eventu­ally we mounted it in one corner of the science room. We called it Horace. We carved a wooden leg to repair the damaged femur and gave it new Hashing red eyes which blinked on and off.

A tape recorder was installed and the horse became the teacher.

"My name is Horace the Horse," it said, and gave a prerecorded lesson in simple anatomy.

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Honeybear is a young lady with beautiful orange and

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. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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In an expanding romance celebrating the whimsy and beauty of Salt Spring, Jill Louise Campbell will host an open house to show off the latest developments in the architectural can­

vas of her Ganges gallery May 18.

Floor murals at both gallery entrances radiate the sense of pos­itive intention that pervades Campbells playful and colourful paintings.

"They are a metaphor for a world community with open doors, flowers, windows, community gardens and prayer flags," she said.

Her festive watercolour paintings illuminate similarly recurrent themes of bountiful gatdens, lush forests, bright­ly buoyant sailboats and loose meditative patterning.

Exuding the attractive charm that has drawn popu­larity for these open form paintings is not accidental, Campbell said.

"Watercolour can be a very difficult medium. But when it globs, I go with the flow. I'm looking for the beauty in things. If it makes me feel good, it probably makes others feel good too."

Walking around the enlarged gallery space, Campbell bub­bles with enthusiasm over raised ceilings, extended tile work, sponge-painted walls, relocated doors and a new galley kitchen installed for receptions.

"We took out the acoustic tiles and painted the ceiling this wonderful raspberry that created huge warmth," she explained.

New signs created by Warren Langley with ironworker Drew Rokeby-Thomas have Campbell pardcularly excited.

"They re both masters. We re blessed on this island with the most wonderful living legends," she said.

Campbell is also happily displaying works by other respected artists.

The natural fibres, warm colours and complex weavings of Salt Spring Basketry Guild pieces min­gle with Campbell's paintings as familiar denizens of country garden bounty.

After a two-day Haida basket workshop where she succeeded in building only a coffee mug-sized container, Campbell said she learned immense appreciation for the guild members' exquisite skills.

French country fabrics by Darlene Lane arc also featured in Campbell's gallery.

Fancifully printed pillow and duvet covers tie in with the domesdc charm of Campbell's rural

Some of Campbell's paintings even draw inspiration from favourite fabric designs such as Provence Paisley, a mandala cel­ebrating a French "town in the round."

Campbell admitted she is deeply drawn to the romance of France and Italy.

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"Twelve years ago I lived in a rural village in the Vaucluse region of Provence near Vaison La Romaine. The kids even went to a little one-room school house," she smiled. But island life in B.C. holds a similar charm, she said.

In her Mandella for Salt Spring painting, sheep orbit a central farm, apple orchards, sailboats and forests.

"In the microcosm of Salt Spring is the macrocosm if the world community. We have this wonderful opportunity to connect with others here."

Lately, Campbell has been working on mixed-media pieces featuring scenes from a trip she took to

icodand, Ireland and Wales last spring. Recent paintings have also drawn inspiration

om an enriching yoga workshop in Mexico last fall.

The growth in Campbells business appears analogous to her artwork.

She decided to take herself seriously and com­mit to artwork 10 years ago. Now her gallery is

lebrating seven years of business. And a daughter" store in Victoria held a first birrh-

y party May 11. "Like creates like; you put positive out and get positive back.

.. I've been really fortunate. I think it's because of that attitude," she said.

"I can go down Beddis Road and sec the hang of the trees and see a barn and I have to stop. It could be a view

1*5 from my studio or my kayak. I'm pan of rhat scene and I want to paint it."

A sense of resonance between her subject, her artwork and her audience is central to Campbell's spiritual journey.

"If I have the opportunity to resonate with another person through my paintings, it could res­onate with the next person; like the hundredth monkey concept," she mused philosophically.

"There are lots of visual people out there. Its fun to be with that. It's a great opening."

Campbell reflected on the study of Buddhist philosophy that comes through her work.

"It's like the motto in the gallery; 'Illuminate, Embrace, Resonate,'" she said.

"So it's no longer about paintings, it'si the journey." •

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