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With three basic types of home construc­ ed procedure for handling disputes. tion contracts, it is important for the The builder will provide a list of home-builder to choose the one best suited materials to be used — this should be to his or her needs, and to understand the included in the contract, along with any process of preparing a contract. materials the owner plans to purchase. If Building contract extras are purchased by either party during According to the New Home Warranty Program of B.C and the Yukon, it is not construction, these should be included. necessary to obtain a lawyer for every step Although often ignored during construc­ of the contract process. By preparing tion, the above area is the most common certain parts on his or her own, the cause of disagreements. homeowner can save legal fees. But one options available The builder will also provide a list of could be inviting disaster by choosing to sub-contractors and their involvement in the perform the task without the benefit of any construction process. legal aid. Next, a completion date should be Of the three basic contract types — settled on and stated, along with deficiency owner as contractor, fixed price contract, dates. Simply stated, this provides a date and cost-plus contract — the New Home by which the builder will have cleared up Warranty program recommends against loose ends. the first. In this contract type, the owner is To this point, the contract is fairly easy. responsible for hiring and organizing all Greater details are needed from here on; aspects of construction. This can cause however, if time is taken, it should not problems if the owner has only a sketchy present any difficulties. understanding of construction and sub- The next step is to list everyone's trades, and could end up in court. obligations and liabilities. A fixed price contract is usually safe and Normally, the contractor is responsible economical. A builder is hired to undertake for security and theft control and insures all organization. An exact price and all this at his contract expense. It is also details are agreed to beforehand. To enter normal that he be responsible for damage into this type of contract, however, the to neighbouring property and any negli­ owner must know exactly what is wanted. gence on the part of sub-contractors. He The third basic type, a cost-plus con­ will usually obtain all necessary permits tract, allows a fixed fee for the contractor, and liability insurance at the owner's ^r a fee plus percentage of costs. Any expense. .-^extras that arise could cost more than The contract should state that if, for any anticipated. reason, another individual must be hired to Once the owner and builder have do the work, the owner has the right to do decided on the best contract for the so. It should also give the contractor the situation, there are several steps which right to stop work if he is not paid must be undertaken before the contract is according to previously agreed-upon completed. terms. The first step is to obtain a lawyer who The final price agreement should include can draft a special contract or recommend taxes, insurance, worker's compensation, the use of a standard, prepared contract, permit fees, any deposits held in trust, and modified for individualistic needs. salaries or percentages being paid out. Another method is to hire a retired or The payment schedule is next. This semi-retired contractor on a consultancy section should state how and when the basis. This individual can help steer the builder will be paid, and whose responsib­ owner in the right direction. ility is it to pay the sub-contractors. It The contract should include the formal should include a detailed payment schedule, contract, all drawings and specifications, bank draw dates and amounts, interest all bids and final estimates, and local laws provisions, bank hold backs, and proof of governing the building of the home. All payment to subtrades. A provision for initialled change orders and written notices housing expenses should be included in jof changes in hired trades should be case the owner cannot move in at the •^^/•Jicluded. anticipated time. The prime ingredients of a formal Details such as these should be worked contract are: out in advance with the banker and builder. • a full description of the work to be Consultation with a lawyer is recom­ undertaken (including drawings and spe­ mended to assure all matters are in order. cifications considered uncomplicated by If the owner has been thorough, time spent the builder); with the lawyer should be minimal, and the • how and when the work will be paid for; costs lower. • price; and It is common for people to mistakenly • method for resolving disputes. assume contractors are not experienced in Next, definitions should be provided. legal matters. Most are well-experienced Define who the owner, contracter, architect and knowledgeable regarding legal mat­ and sub-contractors are. Explain who will who will interpret specifications, and who (i.e., another builder or independent ters relevant to their trade and the owners' be responsible for describing deficiences, will settle disputes over interpretations contractor). Arbitration is the recommend­ situation.

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INVESTMENT/BUILDER'S PUT YOURSELF IN THIS BOAT ISABELLA PT. RD. COTTAGE PRICE REDUCTION — LOG MANOR HOUSE ON VIEW LOT BECAUSE: $69,000 MLS. HOME NEAR ST. MARY LAKE WATERFRONT ACREAGE 1 /2 ac. no thru road, arable, treed, perc tested. Best price in view category, $29,900. SATURNA ISLAND: WATERFRONT - $39,6007 Yes, believe itl Parklike, due south exposure and sunny and level. * It's attached to a substantial dock One of the few inexpensive Features: Approx. 1000' complete with diving board and ... waterfront properties available. This well-built lot home has loads waterfrontage; pastures; garden; Near walk-on beach, this well built View whales, freighters, marine timber; pond; creek; guest cottage; * It's attached to some 130' cottage offers recreation, of room, including^^-oom that activity from this lovely setting frontage on Cusheon Lake on a could ijjw»j^al«»yTraft room, views. This 22 acre property has retirement or starter home (NOTE 1987 PRICE). much to offer - the comfortable part natural, part landscaped in possibilities on .44 ac. with large studio oQJrgeextra BR. (20'x 16'). rock terraces .84 ac. lot and ... plus 3 BR„ large living room. SUNRISE COTTAGE-REVENUE and spacious home is adaptable sunny deck, easy care grounds. for B & B, a large family or for * It's attached to a large 3 BR. entertaining off-island visitorsl (2375 sq. ft.) family home which "ESTATE LIKE" 100 HILLS For details, brochure and viewing, has a West Coast flair on the PUT YOURSELF BEHIND THIS HOME $139,000 MLS. call JAN. $349,000. outside and an old world charm on COUNTER the inside and there's a fully self- CREEKS. 3 POND SITES — contained suite as well and ... IDEAL HOBBY FARM SITEI * For $133,000 you and your Rarely do you find: arable soil, family can become attached to it meadowland, timber, parked out tool (MLS.) Income now - build your view areas, creek with 3 pond sites, on home later. Enjoy Eagle's territory 5 acres located just minutes from MANSELL ROAD ACREAGE - 10 acres of Salt Spring's FINEST Ganges. Ideal site for grade-level 3.36 southern exposed acres with VIEWS. Bonus - 600 sq. ft. guest entry into solar oriented home some sea views. Driveway is cottage. Choice of bldg. sites for overlooking "the kingdom" - already in to the homesite. Located on .90 ac. completely your DREAM HOME - $85,000. $55,000. FINANCING TOOI Membership in neighbouring Yes, you too can produce these fenced and private, Master bdrm. Maracaibo would give access to fine bakery products with a wing with access to solarium plus i VIEWS ATOP MT. BELCHER 1 tennis, swimming lagoon, good minimum of training — this bake- fireplace, large living rm. with 4 /2 acres of privacy, seclusion and moorage and nature walks. off unit is available for sale. It is in attached conversation section CHEAP! views. Ideal estate setting. "Perc $49,500. a good traffic location and offers with fireplace, large guest tested". $55,000. $64,900 MLS. FULFORD HARBOUR VIEWS good hours for the new owner. bedroom, office. For your free catalogue, call Only $39,900 MLS. I JAN MACPHERSON 537-9894 REDUCED TO $89,900 MLS. ST. MARY LAKE ESTATE GOLFER OR LOG HOME $297,500 MLS. OWNER INVITES OFFERS III SUNSET DRIVE OCEANVIEW

Large bright rooms, 2 bdrms., and An exceptional 2.43 acre property den up, possibly 2 bdrms. down. with views into Fulford Harbour Brick fireplace, hardwood in liv. and Mt. Bruce with potentia I for an rm. even greater view when more trees are removed. There'll be a THE ULTIMATE! southerly exposed area of arable Bounding on S.S. Golf Course Rare opportunity. Main house soil when cleared. There's a small property, this fine log home offers 3600 sq. ft. Cottage 1041 sq. ft. mm: travel trailer and 10x12 addition 3 BR., family room, sunken living Boat/pumphouse, dock, 330' There are not many available — just right for a summer holiday room with fireplace. This plus waterfront on 2.41 ac. Many particularly in the preferred retreat. All this is at the end of a more on 1.77 ac. private property. possibilities with this fine Sunset Drive area. Easy to build quiet cul-de-sac and is just Good terms available to qualified property, newly landscaped. on, piped water. $69,900 MLS. $49,000 mis. purchaser. YEAR ROUND MOORAGE? 15.9 ac. GALIANO IS. WATERFRONT CALL SANTY G FUOCO 228' of lowbank sculptured Plus tennis, miles of beach, over 637-2773 $53,500 mis. sandstone overlooking Sturdies 200 acres of parkland ... just a few Bay and the Gulf beyond. Watch benefits of living in Maracaibo. It INCOMPARABLE VALUEI all the marine traffic in Active Pass would be a pleasure to show you PRIVACY SEEKERS & Your very own retreat — a and fish off the rocks - a natural this 5 year old Schubart designed magnificent 15.9 acre parcel, clearing at the water's edge on the NATURE LOVERS home nestled into the landscape 3 UNDEVELOPED heavily timbered, southern otherwise well-treed 2 ac. Will enjoy these 5 acres, situated of a totally natural 1.64 acre exposure towards Blackburn Lake. property is a perfect building site WATERFRONTS near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. parcel. 2000 sq. ft. of quality Offering TOTAL privacy. Trailer on — driveway roughed in. Walk from House would be best sited to take contemporary water view living property negotiable. Call for the ferry terminal. $95,000 mis. advantage of views over offering all the touches sought by further details. today's discriminating buyers. CALL DAVID DUKE YOU CAN GET HOOKED Maracaibo and down Long Harbour. This property has Priced at $278,000 MLS. DONNA REGEN, CGA 653-4538 537-2846 beautifully varied terrain, from rocky outcroppings to rich bottom soil (and a beautiful sand beach AN ACRE OF WATERFRONT MARACAIBO VIEW ACREAGE IN THE that's a little tough to get to). FOR $57,000 "Camping cabin" in place so you Those who have heard of the NORTH END That's right, there has been no can enjoy the property till it's time Maracaibo area are aware of its There is an appealing 5 acre mistake, for $57,000 you can to build. Asking $$74,500 mis. appeal and exclusivity. This 1.66 property along North End Road purchase an acre of property acre parcel is outside the strata which is sunny, gently sloping and On this view, and the beach, and BEAUTIFUL (BOUNTIFUL) facing onto Long Harbour, where titled region yet in Phase 1 of the cleared for pasture and building the privacy. 187 ft. of sandy sheltered moorage can be had BOOTH BAY Maracaibo development. It is site. There are lovely views of lowbank waterfront, an ideal spot year round. Situated at the end of a serviced by Hydro and telephone Wallace Isl., Galiano Isl. and for a small runabout, beach­ 3.45 acres of lowbank waterfront. quiet cul-de-sac and next to a and has an easement to a "10" Trincomali Channel from here, combing or daydreaming. .97 ac. Good swimming, canoeing, and gorgeous home, this property is gallon per minute well. A beach while a good mix of trees provide with a creek. New drilled well at 12 bird watching at your doorstep. just waiting for a discriminating access is across the road providing privacy from neighbouring gpm. Asking $75,000. MLS. Come see with me. $59,500 mis. value conscious buyer. an easy approach to Long properties. There is little that is CALL HENRI PROCTER Harbour. $35,000. comparable on the market right FRANCES EIDE 637-6677 or 537-4273 now. $45,000. 637-6677 (o) or 637-9360 (h) "EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE"

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Construction crews continue transformation of former GVM building, which will soon host new retail, restaurant businesses

Real Property Law HISTORIC SALT SPRING ISLAND Offers to Purchase — Conveyances — Mortgages LAKEFRONT ESTATE Subdivisions — Rights of Way — Foreclosures TALK TO Jonathan L. Oldroyd r- —x' BARRISTER & SOLICITOR 121 McPhillips Ave., Ganges 537-2752

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SWEEPING VIEW IN PREFERRED AREA OF LARGE LOTS - This 5 acre home site has it all. Driveway and cottage site prepared, drilled well. Build cottage now and admire the view while planning your future home. Sun, privacy and class for $59,900. BUSINESS MINDED?? Work in pleasant surrounding, with year round clientele. Retail & small mfg. requires two people to operate. Steady growth. $89,500 plus very active stock. Ask for details. HERE'S THE PROPERTY for a VIABLE, PHASED COM'L, RECREATIONAL & 22.73 acres including 7 acres of C4 zoning for a variety of business opportunities RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - 35 ac. of south & west facing commercial-zoned — lodge, put, health/spa retreat, tennis complex or restaurant. A 5 BR., 2Vi lakefront. Too many opportunities to list. Call for details. bathroom ranch style home, various outbuildings, beautiful rolling meadows, fenced and cross-fenced, mature fruit trees and the 26 acre lake for boating and swimming. NOW LISTED AT $375,000 MLS.

ALSO AVAILABLE: Adjoining 20.53 acres with charming older farmhouse, lakefront, creek, and pasture. List price $195,000.

Please call TOM HOOVER 537-5918 or ARTHUR or SYLVIA GALE 537-5618 Blue Gables Resort 1101 THE LARGEST BLUE GABLES RESORT - Island living plus income. Cabins, RV sites and camping, GRACE POINT REAL ESTATE convenience store & boat rentals. Finest southfacing lakefront setting. Includes family SQUARE ORGANIZATION P.O. Box 454 IN THE WORLD home>~~^- Ganges, B.C. EACH OFFICE IS For quality property in all price ranges V0S1E0 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND SMALL WORLD REAL ESTATE CO. INC. ^H nm ZA OPERATED P.O. Box 1022, GANGES, B.C. VOS 1E0 (604) 537-9977 537-9981 ISLANDS REALTY LTD. FAX #537-9651 WE SET THE STANDARD JESSIE (PAT) JAMES (604) 537-5224 VELTIrU MITIIC SEIYICE Wedneaday. Nov. 16. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pag» C5 PEMBERTON, 537-5568 ll^\l IV/|Cr^^ 1 -rr^ P0- Box 929' Gan9es' BC- I IV^/L—lYil ^> LI U. 156 Fulford-Ganges Road Victoria Direct Line 652-9225 Fax 652-9225 1887 - 1988 —101 years as your good neighbour/ — 1887 - 1988

REAL ESTATE CHARMING SEAVIEW BUILDING LOTS NEAR VILLAGE CHANNEL RIDGE - 2.88 acres NEWS partially cleared with hydro service and temporary piped water already at the building site. This lot is larger than other CHANNEL RIDGE lots and ideally suited for VIEWI VIEWI VIEWI an estate home with gardens and GET AWAY FROM IT ALLI an orchard. Check it out, its worth Sunny, southend 3.38 oceanview your inspection. ASKING $54,900 Waterfront estate on Pender acres with spacious home. 2 level, MLS. Island has 496 ft. of southwest 3 bdrm. home has a 3-car garage facing oceanfront. A Frank Lloyd and workshop plus a garage for Cosy & freshly decorated, this RICHARD FLACK ROAD - Wright style architect-designed motorhome. Waterfront and well-maintained 3 BR. home(2 up, Almost 5 acres with cleared high contemporary home sits on 10 beach access tool $174,500 mis. 1 down) enjoys a full basement for & level site overlooking large forested acres. Detailed brochure workshop, laundry area & storage. potential lawn, orchard or horse available. Offered for sale at New sundeck, 18' x 22' is easily pasture. Easy grade driveway and $375,000 mis. reached from the kitchen & hydro to house site are in place. All enclosed with glass panels for this and OCEAN VIEW. Asking maximum view. Paved driveway $449,000. with parking place leads to carport INVEST IN GANGES CORE (under deck). Mature fruit trees AREA - 1/4 acre fully serviced and lots of good soil for veg. building lot presently zoned rural garden. A pleasure to show! Just but in an area which may easily be listed at $79,500 MLS. rezoned COMMERCIAL. Asking $45,000 MLS. YOUR CHOICEI U/g: PENDER ISLAND WATER- Local hardware store for $69,000 FRONTAGE - 10 spectacular or rental business for $40,000. ENGLISH COUNTRY GARC acres. High, south-facing ocean Excellent business with a secure LIBBY JONES wishes to frontage. Asking $97,000 MLS. This secluded acreage boasts a 2 long term lease. Would make a announce that she is not a realtor. super family operation. Enquire FOR FURTHER INFORMATION bdrm. home, greenhouse, decks, However, she knows most of them carport all finished to a "T". If you today. <•*&**&: CALL WYNNE DAVIES and is still waiting to be taken for 537-5568 or 537-9484 want privacy, gardens, seclusion lunch! and sunshine all on 3.26 acres this IN VICTORIA CALL: is your answer. $81,900 mis. VESUVIUS JEWEL 652-9225 Delightful chalet tucked into a beautiful garden setting. Ideal for CALLING ALL ARTISTS a single person or couple. Greenhouse, patio, many wamm perennials, especially rhodos, fruit TOTAL SECLUSION! trees and veg. garden. Private and secluded. Just listed at $69,500. Sweeping seaviews are enjoyed from this large home on private acreage. Would be perfect for family with live-in help, or suitable }• I'M BACK ON THE MARKETI for a private clinic or group home. BE COMFORTABLE IN THIS »§'». Come and look at the possibilities!, • Oceanview income property $179,000 mis. COSY HOME BEFORE WINTER • •*&? ' This unique home is nestled on a currently divided into 2 rental WINDS HOWL sunny, sloping .94 acre in a suites. Close to town yet private peaceful area. It features stained and quiet. Excellent holding n This refurbished spacious glass windows, kitchen cabinets property. Value like this sells fast. character home done in the 'arts CHARACTER HOME ON with leaded glass doors, outdoor $77,900 mis. and crafts'tradition (William SMALL ACREAGE sprinkling system. Very efficient, Morris) sits on 2 oceanview acres. attached greenhouse.Carefully To return it to its 1912 glory, the This well-built, 3 bdrm. home is placed windows allow all day sun. old woodwork was uncovered; located on 1.5 acres just 2 miles Reduced to $64,900. floors were stripped and finished from Ganges. Very sunny and and new wiring, plumbing plus a secluded with excellent garden CURL UP IN FRONT OF YOUR new roof and gutters were done. and great water system. Fine Private, yet minutes from town. FIREPLACE THIS WINTERII mountain views, and in walking Curl up in front of the original distance to SW facing beach. Log home on just under 2 acres fireplace. $139,000 mis. Home is only 12 years old and with well-built log home. Nicely priced to sell. $89,000. FISH, HIKE & RELAX finished with 4 bdrms. and a lower Close to Vesuvius, minutes from frame level with recreation room. ANN FOERSTER Close to ocean and town and has a 537-5568 or 537-5166 St. Mary Lake, this tastefully COSY FAMILY HOME converted 2 bdrm. mobile home, separate studio/workshop. with lots of decking and above- $77,900 mis. Spacious 4 BR. home in good area ground pool with solar blanket, is LAND for children. 2500 sq. ft. of perfect get-away place! A stream finished living space. 1/2 acre of runs along the northern boundary RETREAT TO YOUR OWN Over 33 acres of beautiful valley nicely landscaped level property. land. Good soil, ponds, creek, and the 2 car garage/workshop HIDEAWAY Very efficient heatilator fireplace. completes the picture! A delight to fenced, only 2V4 miles from Good ocean views. Reduced to see - $53,900 MLS. Here is 2 acres of sun and woods Ganges. Approximately half $92,500. surrounding your private retreat. cleared. South facing building AFFORDABLE LOTI LOTS & ACREAGES: A cute and cosy cottage finished in sites. $180,000 MLS. 1/2 acre of level nicely treed wood with a loft bedroom - a great FARM • Next to the Sailing Club, this WELCOME HOMEI starter or hideaway. Just $53,000 property. Good sunny area. Only 2 1.08 acre gently sloping property 50 acres of south facing view Log home finished in traditional will take it away. min. short walk to beaches. has path to ocean. Fruit trees, farmland. 4 bedroom cottage, style, open plan living and family $15,500. superb ocean view and deep 1 good barn. About 15 acres in style kitchen with wood cookstove. moorage. Hydro and piped water pasture. Excellent well. Seasonal This three bdrm. charmer sits on available. $109,500 mis. creek & pond. Subdividable. For 1 Vi secluded acres with fenced those looking for superior P^. • Southend 4.97 acres enjoying pasture. First time offered, be first acreage, this is it. $265,000 mis. views of Outer Islands and Mt. to inspect it. $89,900 mis. Baker. Property has drilled well, RENTAL INCOME hydro and phone at front lot line. f'- $59,000 mis. Semi-waterfront, ocean view, 3 'WW acres, 3 cabins, comfortable • Acreage with lots of sun and house. Sound too expensive for timber! This 3-plus acres has view ARE YOU AN ARTIST? you? Rents total $925 per month potential and is easily accessible which will amortize well over PICTURE PERFECT from road. Close to town and Private 1.46 acres has frontage on $100,000 per year, or the full ferries. $28,500 mis. 2 roads. This character 2 bdrm. amount of a maximum 1st The photo speaks for itself! home just steps to St. Mary Lake Imagine yourselffjjrled up in front • 10 acres with creek frontage mortgage. Sound better? Better has separate studio and garage to of the fire ir^jtiVcosy little home - close to Blackburn and Cusheon still, the price has just been BEST BUYI suit the artist. Nicely wooded with so near to$5wn yet very private. 2 Lakes. Ideal swimming and reduced from $139,900 to mature trees. Piped water, hydro bedrooms up. Carport and potting fishing. Hydro on the road, ready to Country home on 5 acres has $134,900 MLS. The vendor wants attractive woodwork and finishing and apples on the tree. See it to sell! shed. Just listed at $77,500 mis. : go. $55,000 mis. todayl $82,500 mis. throughout. Pond and good arable DAVID WILLIAMS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION • Sunny south end 5 level acres. area. Price reduction puts it below KERRY & ARVID CHALMERS 537-5568 or 537-9510 or CALL FINN RONNE Good arable potential. Hydro on reproduction cost. Don't be a slow 537-5568 or 537-2182 384-0230 Victoria 637-5568 or 537-4072 road. $37,900 mis. poke! $JJ*900". $107,900 mis. P»ge C6 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednetday. Nov. 16, 1988 'Largest land-grab in B. C.' underway

By HUBERT BEYER Canadians have a totally distorted Special to Driftwood picture of the nation's criminal justice While everyone is busy applauding or system, Michael Jackson, a law professor criticizing the privatization of the govern­ at the University of British Columbia, said ment's highways maintenance section, an recently. even more far-reaching privatization scheme is well on its way. capita/ comment Jackson said Canadians believe that Fletcher Challenge, the New Zealand 5B sentences are too lenient, that almost all forestry giant which is fast becoming the convicts are released on parole, and that overdog of the British Columbia industry, rates of violent crimes are much higher is about to get total jurisdiction over six British Columbia, says Premier Vander plague the industry, including the tax than they actually are. The opposite is the million hectares of Crown land in the Zalm. The province's prosperity, he says, system. case, according to Jackson. Mackenzie Timber Supply Area. has left the airport behind. "We want our tax system to combine a Former Forest Minister Jack Kempf says To accelerate the upgrading of the fair-share approach to provincial revenues it's "the largest give-away in British airport and help oversee the transfer of the with a healthy and sustainable mining "In reality, Canada has one of the Columbia history, that will add a horren­ airport from federal government jurisdic­ sector," Davis said following the meeting. highest rates of imprisonment in the dous new meaning to the word privatiza­ tion to local authorities, the premier has That attitude is a far cry from that of world," he said. The false impression of tion." Kempf says if this plan goes appointed a special cabinet committee. former premier Bill Bennett who had been Canada's justice system, he added, is the through, it will mean the beginning of the Chairman of the new committee is accused of considering mining a sunset fault of the media, which concentrates its end for the B.C. Forest Service. International Business and Immigration industry. reporting on the failures of the system. Minister John Jansen. The members are Transportation Minister Neil Vant, Finance In the grand old Socred tradition of Minister Mel Couvelier, Tourism Minister building super-highways, Premier Vander Bill Reid, Regional Development Minister *D HA Elwood Veitch, Attorney General Bud **. Zalm announced last week that the first Smith and Environment Minister Bruce phase of plans for a new Vancouver Island Strachan. Highway will be started next month. This view and a home of over 2200 sq. When it's all done, the new highway is to Jansen says the airport with its present ft. of finished quality is offered for sale cost taxpayers an estimated $600 million, facilities is frustrating British Columbia's for the first time. This property is Asia Pacific connections and disrupting air meticulous in every detail. Offers to but unlike Bill Bennett (who had the $138,000. Coquihalla Highway carved out of the travel to other parts of the province. Many wilderness in a very short time), Vander travellers, he says, are experiencing Zalm will proceed with a little more intolerable delays. caution. • Due to environmental implications, con­ The sun may rise again on the mining struction of the new Vancouver Island industry. After years of unsuccessful Highway will take a number of years. attempts by the industry to get the government to change the mineral tax • structure, there is a glimmer of hope. David Poole, sacked ever-so-reluctantly Provincial Mines Minister Jack Davis by Premier Vander Zalm from his job as met with mining industry officials last principal secretary, has found a job. He week to discuss a number of problems that will look after some of Peter Toigo's business interests in Toronto. Toigo and Poole are no strangers. Together they ran Premier Vander Zalm's For Complete leadership campaign, and Poole later Moving Services intervened on behalf of Toigo in the bidding process for the Expo lands in .Local or Long Distance Vancouver. Toigo lost out on that bid, and the valuable land went to Hong Kong Call billionaire Li Ka Shing. • McCully Moving Ltd. Vancouver International Airport no lon­ 537-5491 ger meets the air transportation needs of SUPERB WEST SIDE WATERFRONT L CEDAR LOG HOME L-shaped plan with carved archway from living room to dining room. Easily moved to your property. Quality craftsmanship. Asking $11,000 as is. Call now - MUST BE SOLD.

SATURNA - 539-2492 or VANCOUVER 683-6664

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THE BENEFITS Bright, sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on absolutely gorgeous 1.99 acres Many people have realized the benefits of Brinkworthy Living: of lowbank waterfront in the preferred Southey Pt. area, with breathtaking — CONVENIENCE OF LOCATION sunset views, warm swimming and good summer moorage. Spacious sundecks — QUALITY HOMES YOU CAN CUSTOM ORDER overlook the small clamshell cove. Easy care landscaping with large fenced vegetable garden, including asparagus bed, strawberries and raspberries. — A WARM AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE Paved drive, 2 car carport, good workshop area and storage in the basement. An — EXCELLENT HOUSING VALUE AT PRICES FROM $57,000 ideal home for full enjoyment of the waterfront lifestyle. Please call: — LOW MAINTENANCE TOM HOOVER for an appointment to view — 537-9981 or 537-5981. Let us sell your existing home and help you make the move to Brinkworthy Place Please call TOM HOOVER for an appointment to view - 537-9981 or 537-5981 FOR FURTHER 1101 THE LARGEST GRACE POINT REAL ESTATE INFORMATION, CALL: SQUARE ORGANIZATION P.O. Sox 454 IN THE WOR'„D Ganges, B.C. fc»CHOF?icS:s ISLANDS REALTY LTD. BECKY LEGG — 537-5870 VOS1E0 INCE?SNOEN-n.Y OWNED AND WE SET THE STANDARD TOM HOOVER — 537-5918 OPHAJEO BRIAN BETTS — 537-5870 537-9981 ISLANDS REALTY LTD.' 537-9981 FAX #537-9551 WE SET THE STANDARD lunni iiimt IIITICI Wednetdav. Nov. 16. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page C7

Scenic splendour A momentary break in recent partem of rainstorms allows islanders to enjoy Ruckle Park beach walk in dry comfort. Gorgeous weekend weather offered stark contrast to heavy rains over previous week. FULFORD VILLAGE OCEAN VIEW Charming two-bedroom home on 3/4 acre with stream, southern exposure, quiet, private. 5 min. walk to ferry & store. Large deck and garage. $84,900. 105 Hilltop. 653-9480 eves. & weekends.

OUTER ISLAND PROPERTIES

FOR FREE MAPS & INFO ON OCEANFRONTS, LOTS, RESIDENTIAL, ACREAGES, COTTAGES & BUSINESS PROPERTIES, CONTACT:

NRS MAYNE ISLAND REALTY LTD. 539-2031 (Including Saturna) CAROL KENNEDY - 539-2606

NRS. GALIANO ISLAND REALTY LTD. 539-2250 Rosemary Callaway — 539-2515 Jill Hansche-Penny — 539-5896

NRS. PENDER ISLAND REALTY LTD. 629-3383 Marg & Don Keating — 629-3329 Linda Sokol — 629-6569

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This 10 acres has one of the Islands only picturesque views looking down upon the length of Cusheon Lake. Building site surrounded by Arbutus trees, lies upon a mossy knoll. Plenty of arable land. Driveway has been roughed in. Nice and quiet, sunny area. This is a view that must be seen. $72,000. SALT SPRING'S ONLY OCEANFRONT TOWNHOMES Contact FINN RONNE for Enjoy the very best of the Gulf Islands: Superb waterfront location, private residents' moorage, spectacular harbour views, sunny decks just steps from the further information: ocean. Twenty-one exclusive townhome residences now under construction for Res. 537-4072 Bus. 537-5568 ' 988 occupancy. Two bedrooms, dens, luxury features and exceptional desii Excellent choices still available from $199,500. PEMBERTON, CONTACT: Sylvia, Tom HOLMES LTD. Onturfc or Arthur P.O. Box 929, Ganges, B.C. TEri Zl BOX 454, GANGES, B.C. VOS 1 EO VOS 1 EO ISLANDS REALTY LTD. (604) 537-9981 P«g« C8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1988

1101 THE LARGEST GRACE POINT REAL ESTATE SQUARE ORGANIZATION P.O. Box 454 Oritur IN THE WORLD Ganges, B.C. EACH OFFICE IS VOS1E0 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED " and " Trademarks of 537-9981 ISLANDS REALTY LTD. Century 21 Real Estate Corporation FAX #537-9551 WE SET THE STANDARD MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

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ARTHUR SYLVIA GARY DARLENE WARREN ANNE NEVILLE TOM GALE GALE GREICO O'DONNELL GARNER WATSON ATKINSON HOOVER Sales Rep. Sales Rep Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Principal Agent 537 5618 537-5618 537-2086 653-4386 537-2564 537-2284 537-2591 537-5918

JUST LISTED - VIEW ACREAGE OPPORTUNE TRINCOMALI SEA VIEW & SUN Great possibilities for this 10.53 W/F LIVING AT IT'S BEST A family home with full daylight BRAND NEW^CPyTRUCTION acres almost right in Ganges Village. Over 100' of oceanf ront, adjacent to basement, enclosed garage, Well-finished flew 2 BR. home in There is a seaview, possibility of beautiful white sandy beach. 4 BR. workshop, woodshed, greenhouse, private surroundings. No view, but a being on the water system. Good home, 3,500 sq. ft., feature fireplace chicken house plus chickens and chance to buy right and increase investment potential. Listed at and 2 storeys with commanding fruit trees. This property is located your home value by doing the $90,000 MLS. view of Outer Islands. Mt. Baker and on a quiet road, enjoys good landscaping to your tastes. MLS. CALL JANET ferry traffic. Many features too sunshine and a seaview. $88,000 $87,200. numerous to mention. Asking SACRIFICE PRICE ON MLS. CALL GARY $599,000 MLS. OCEANVIEW ACREAGE CALL ANNE CALL WARREN WITH CABIN Enjoy Ganges Harbour, islands, snowcapped N.S. mountains from five sunny acres located near the much sought after 100 Hills area. There is a quaint and cosy small cabin with power, telephone, cable SOUTH END HOME TV & back to nature plumbing and This brand new2 bdrm. home has an the drilled well yields 12 gpm. open gallery plus den, wood Located on quiet Sky Valley Rd. finishing throughout, and 5 sunny CALL DARLENE acres at the south end of the island. LOWBANK WATERFRONT — $129,500. PRICE REDUCTION JUST LISTED - CLOSE TO TOWN MANSELL ROAD SUNSHINE CALL EILEEN Enjoy sea life, marine traffic, 2 BR. home on 0.65 acre, close to This 2.09 acre propertyis privately swimming, boating, fishing from village, possible seaview, needs situated, enjoys an excellent this rare 0.47 acre with 100' of some TLC. Good revenue potential, exposure and is pleasantly wooded. sandy beach. Beautiful views of cable TV, 2 wells. Listed at $59,900 Cleared site, permanent power pole, Fulford Harbour, marina, stores and MLS. well and pump. $36,900. ferry terminal nearby. A bargain at CALL JANET CALL ANNE $56,900. CALL DARLENE

FANTASTIC VIEW - EXCELLENT REVENUE * View over Ganges Harbour * In-law suitfi WATERFRONT * Garden, (#i^jf\ry beds, fruil PRICE REDUCED trees ^fW Have you ever thought of having the Come view tp^t^C^me with it's sound of the surf lull you to sleep at high ceilinc pu'dinign area, night? You'll appreciate this cosy VIEW ACREAGE-GANGES HILL large living r; losyglassed- EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT one level home with its sandy cove, 6.37 acres. Strategic location, close in sunroonV home requires 4.2 acres of complete privacy, 110 superb view, glassed-in sitting INTERESTING INTERIOR to Ganges. Well treed residential some work, but is priced accordingly of exceptional waterfront, room, fireplace & airtight heater. DESIGN acreage. First time on market in 15 and some lucky handy person will established orchard, oval pool, and e Experience it today. $249,000 MLS. Vaulted ceilings, upper floor years. $120,000 MLS. reap the benefits of their efforts. renovated 2500 sq. ft. home CALL BRIAN overlooking living room and rough Offered for sale for $425,000 MLS CALL GARY woodwork makes this a unique CALL GARY CALL EILEEN home. This 2 bdrm. home is situated on 1.82 acres with bridged seasonal jjL creek. Located close to Ganges. Asking $83,000 MLS. CALL BECKY KwL ^ WATERFRONT SPECTACULAR Southfacing acre with superb views GULF ISLAND FARM WELL - HERE IT IS SEASIDE COTTAGE down Sansum Narrows and Carefully renovated older 3 BR. The only thing that prevented this Lowbank waterfront at end of enjoying world class sunsets. Water farmhouse and outbuildings on home from selling was a poor water private road. Older cottage could be system, hydro, cable and part of an 20.53 cleared, arable acres fronting supply. Now there is a new well on weekender or temporary housing old orchard. $150,000 MLS. on Bullock Lake. Includes orchard, the property. Three bedrooms, full while you build on this nearly level CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR garden pasture & hay meadow. WATERFRONT basement, large deck, sunny lot. Mature apple and maple trees. Creek on property. One of Salt PRICE REDUCTION exposure and an ocean view. A great Sand beachl A once in a lifetime Spring Island's original farms. One acre sunny, high-bank opportunity at $89,900 MLS. opportunity! $130,000 MLS. $195,000 MLS. waterfront with the best swimming CALL BRIAN CALL PAT CALL ARTHUR OR TOM beach on Salt Spring down below. Have your own path down to beach \284 or use the nearby road access. Superb sunsets and ocean views. 237 .47\ Newly drilled well logs 2 GPM. Call AC\ nowl New price $74,900 MLS. CALL ARTHUR OR SYLVIA ROLLING FIELDS & RIPPLING 164 TAKE YOUR CHOICEI WATER SAILBOATS IN THE HARBOUR Two building lots with opportunity Approx. 123 acres of tranquility WALKER HOOK LOT enjoying over 1100' of frontage on This home is sited.to give you a front for seaviews. Piped water available, Roughed in driveway and wooded RARE OPPORTUNITY Ford Lake. An opportunity to acquire row seat of the marine traffic in hydro, phone, cable TV at the level building site enjoying close This 39.86 acre parcel in the Fulford a special Gulf Islands setting with Ganges Harbour. Super views, boundary. Ready for your building proximity to the beach and in an Valley offers a unique environment private estate potential. Relaxing private deck, sunny solarium and plansl MLS. 0.90 acres, $24,900 or excellent area for recreational of rural living for the hobby or fishing is yours. Listed at $469,000 pretty gardens. MLS. $124,000. 0.67 acres, $27,000. purposes. $17,000. gentleman farmer. $180,000. MLS. CALL PAT CALL ANNE CALL EILEEN CALL PAT CALL TOM OR BECKY