SECTION C WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1990 Island Living ISLAND SAVINGS Real Estate CREDIT UNION

Crofton Springs in Ganges New Corbett complex

tThoe laceask of rentael unit srenta in Ganges "lI hav demane yet to get a bad commendt from should be eased somewhat when Crofton anybody on the project as a whole," he Springs is completed. said. Crofton Springs will be a planned 23- The units will be built in three phases unit complex situated at the end of Cor• with an initial set of five units being bett Road (off Crofton Road in Ganges). started soon. The second phase will con• Each unit will be 116- square-metres tain eight units with the final 10 being (1,260 square feet) on two floors with a built later. rental price of $725 per month. The project will be situated on the The proposal is being put forward by Corbett Road property with a maximum Godfrey Miller who came to Salt spring 15 per cent site coverage. In this way, four years ago. At that time, he and his Miller can retain a spring-fed pond and family experienced difficulty in finding a avoid cutting down several large, old rental unit. trees. "There was just nothing for long term Three trees in particular will be incor• rental," he recalled. porate -A into the complex. A willow tree, Finally, the family found a home and at least 65 years old, towers close to 37 as they settled in Miller began building metres (120 feet) over the property while rental units around Salt Spring. When he a Dogwood stands close to 24 metres (80 finished a unit and advertised it for rent, feet) hijh. he received 24 calls within four hours. The units, set out in duplexes and The response prompted serious triplexes, will be situated to allow for thoughts of creating a rental complex. views of Ganges Harbour. However, "If there's that much of a need, let's Miller said, each unit will maintain see what we can do about it," he said at privacy. A parking lot will be set to one the time. corner of the property "to limit asphalt to With the expertise of Bert Chase, a a minimum," Miller noted. subdivision designer, Miller set about planning a complex to fit the one hectare The complex, he said, would help the The one-hectare property on Corbett Road in Ganges will contain 23 property he had purchased. family as a long-term investment and rental units, but the old trees on the property will stay, says developer He approached the Islands Trust to Miller expressed confidence in success. Godfrey Miller, as he points to a 24-metre tall dogwood tree. The sub• gain rezoning of the land to permit the Indeed, he pointed out, several of the division was planned to fit the property, he adds. Driftwood photo by Bill Webster construction of the 23 units and came units have potential tenants and the away with more optimism than before. project has not yet begun. Gourmet meal captures creative island spirit The creative spirit is strong on playing in the background, elegant ladies Amongst the many floral displays to ing the 100 escallop de pouleten croute Galiano and the Garden Club is the latest in party dresses and flower-bedecked be seen was a trellis wall with hanging escoflfier" while Bea Robson and Nancy group to exhibit this talent. hats arrived on the arms of their partners baskets (the trellises loaned by the Davidson did the baking. The chicken Under the guidance of Shirley Cham• in ties, jackets and whites. Galiano Trading Company), a beautiful was served with wild rice, following bers, the Garden Club produced a four- Set on the grounds amid floral dis• herb garden, and a cool garden under the chilled fresh garden pea soup, and the course gourmet luncheon for close to 100 plays arranged by Emily Switzer with trees complete with pool and sculpture. Bibb lettuce and nasturtium salad with people at the North Galiano Hall on helpers Jane Edwards and Al Chambers, Deep reds were featured in this garden. orange-rosemary dressing. Blackberry Thursday, Augusts 23. the tables with their crisp cloths and Others favoured blues, or whites. All was mousse with gran mariner custard sauce dainty flower arrangements by Ami set up by Emily and her committee the completed the meal. By ALISTAIR ROSS Haksi were attended by the capable Vicki day before the luncheon with plants and Milos Douglas of Mayne Island Driftwood Correspondent Matejko and Anita Klaver from Bodega planters loaned by members — close to awarded prizes for ladies hat creations The repast was served outdoors at Resort, assisted by Susan Friend in the 20 of them. and men's boutonnieres. Winners were tables for four or six — an old fashioned kitchen. Allison Stafford sold carafes of Secretary Carolyn Canfield, in cook's — Dorothy Ross (most elegant); Mar- garden party. With Brad Prevedoros wine on ice from a wheelbarrow. hat, was seen in the hall kitchen prepar• TURN TO PAGE C9 four weekly guide to GULF ISLANDS PROPERTIES PageC2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. August 29. 1990

ISLANDS Disabled people should pick up placards The Gulf Islands Handicapped As• maintained by association volunteers and sociation is once again renunding dis• the local highways maintenance contrac• abled people to obtain and use the new tor. approved placards. Only approved placards are authorized Best asks able-bodied drivers to These placards, when placed on a self-adhesive window stickers are still Government Agent's office, or at the respect the needs of the disabled and vehicle's rear view mirror, authorize the being sold across the counter in Ganges. Pharmasave drugstore. They require a refrain from parking in the spaces vehicle to park in any of Salt Spring's 25 These older style identification stickers doctor's signature, before being mailed, reserved for the handicapped. He notes designated parking spaces. are no longer accepted as proof of dis• along with the $6 fee to the agency which that these spaces are located close to Association coordinator Bill Best ability in other areas of B.C. issues the placards in Vancouver. building entrances to allow for easy ac• points out that these placards are ac• The proper placards can be obtained Individuals who are either permanent• cess. cepted province-wide. He is also con• by filling out an application form, avail• ly or temporarily disabled qualify for the cerned that the now obsolete able locally in most doctors' offices, the placards, which must be renewed every The new-style disabled parking three years and are not transferable. placards are now the only authorized identification in Vancouver, Victoria, For star-gazers The S.I. Handicapped Association Nanaimo, Duncan, White Rock, Chil- now provides 25 designated parking liwack and most other municipalities in spaces in Ganges and environs which are B.C. Comet Levy now visible Star -gazers might be aware Comet Levy is now just-visible to the naked eye. To see the comet, one must wait until it is fully dark. Then, look to the STEWART SCOTVOLD HOLDINGS LTD. south. The brightest star Saturn, seen quite low in the sky. Comet Levy is a fuzzy patch, located well above Saturn. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Those who have seen the comet recommend the use of binoculars. With a Project Management approach

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ByRickMcConnell. c South TLni Construction ACROSS 31.Tub DOWN 25.Tokyo, New Homes & Renovations 1.Stumble 32.1reland 1.Phony once General or Subcontract 5.Breach 33.Bum 2.Buming 26.Watering- PAUL ADAMS S.Pound in 35.Poplar 3.Certain hole England 36.FeIine Ranger 27.Backtalk 653-4589 12.Baseball 37." Your 4.Haul 28.Before family Move" 5.Croc's 29.Lair Box 67, RR1, Fulford Harbour, B.C., VOS ICO 13.Beer type 38.0ne of cousin 31.Dog doc 14.Minor or life's 6.Healing 34.Needlefish Major con• necessities plant 35."It weighs stellation 41 .Fuss 7.Write !" 15.Royal city 42.Stroke 8.Royal B.C. 37.Specific on Lake 45.Way out Mountain language Ontario 46.Royal town 9.Soviet 38.Seven days 17.Diner sign between range 39.Wheel MOVER lS.Summer in Duchess & 10.Followers holder "THE LOCAL MOVING COMPANY" Sayabec Buffalo, 11.Elan 40.Measure 19.Thriller Alta. 16.Tiff seconds novelist 48.Seaman's 20.Network 41.Bum Regular return trips to Ontario. 20.Cardiff Saint 21.Royal 42.Soccer Special low rates to Salt Spring nationality 49 .Like prefix Okanagan superstar 21.Golf goal 50.Arrnbone town 43 .Serf 22.Layer 51.Sharp 22.Shelter 44 .Russian Call MCCULLY'S LONG DISTANCE 23 .Ready 52.Valuable 23 .Game- ruler 26.Boiled rock show 46.Sty 30.Dry water• 53.Equal sounds dweller Tel (604) 537-5491 or FAX (604) 537-9474 course 24.Pass 47.Mug Crossword Solution Page STORAGE CIO 1 2 3 4 .A. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTK 12 13 14 * JONATHAN L. OLDROYD 15 16 17 Barrister & Solicitor 18 19 20 Notary Public + General Legal Practice Hp 21 22 • "Above the Pharmasave" 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 P.O. Box 430, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 30 31 JL 32 Tel: 537-2752 Fax: 537-4531

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ISLANDS — Lonel s uirrel oin nuts MAYNE ISLAND <>^ Squeaky is yfriendly bu4t lonely and 8'Unfortunately8 , the domestic upbring• * ' ^ mwm g needQmiAas femalW e i«companionship fripnHlv hut. lrm^lv and ing"ITnfnitunatelv he received ha.s thlefet domestiSqueakcy unhriwithour t It's the teenage student who will likely munities. Squeaky is a three month-old Silver the fears and skills necessary to survive be left behind, who will benefit the most Members called upon parents to be• Grey Squirrel which lives at Fable Cot• in the wild," said the cottage owners, in• from the introduction of middle schools, come involved in defining goals, tage in Victoria. dicating why the little fellow is kept according to the Task Force on Education monitoring their children's studies and At the end of his first week of life, protected. of Young Adolescents. evaluating the progress of the entire Squeaky was dragged from the nest and What they are seeking is "a female school. They urged parents to bring pres• mauled by a cat His rescuers took him companion in need of a protected en• By CHRIS STEWART sure for change in education, health care home and nursed him. vironment." Anyone knowing of a com• Driftwood Correspondent and school-community relationships, to patible mater for Squeaky is asked to call Set up by New York's Council on give the schools their full support and to Now Squeaky the Cottage at 658-5741. Adolescent Development, the study, demand from schools far better perfor• Fable Cottage. has a new home at Squeaky will be grateful. which involved youngsters between ages mance than schools can deliver. of 10 and 15, found that early adoles• They addressed themselves to all cence not only offers opportunities to those deeply concerned about the future choose a path towards a productive and of young adolescents, and the future of FIVE STAR fulfilling life, but for some represents a their country, to begin now to create the last chance to avoid a ctiminished future. nationwide attention necessary to give MOVING In an effort to assist students facing young adolescents the preparation they the second option, the task force recom• need for life in the 21st century. Your local Moving Co. mended the establishment of Middle With parental and public support a Schools. These, it said, would create community of learning can be created 537-9501 small communities for learning where which will engage young adolescents for Fully licenced & Insured stable, close, mutually respectful whom life already holds high promise Professional, Reliable Service relationships with adults and peers are and will welcome into the mainstream of Randy Severn, considered fundamental for intellectual society those who might otherwise be left Gordon Lee development and personal growth. behind. Mayne Island School Trustee Marg Billsten, a long believer in the value of middle schools, has studied the Carnegie Council's findings with interest, especial• ly as it relates to needs of island youth. Task force members recommended that a core academic program be taught, ensuring students become literate. This should include learning to think critical• ly, leading a healthy life, behaving ethi• cally and assuming the responsibilities of citizenship in a pluralistic society. They found youth service promotes values for citizenship to be an essential part of the core academic program. The task force felt that tracking stu• dents by achievement levels should be eliminated to ensure the success of all students. Cooperative learning should be INVITATION TO A FREE SPIRITED LIFESTYLE promoted with flexibility in arranging in• structional time as well as adequate resources for teachers. Teachers should be empowered to make decisions about the experiences of middle grade students. Middle schools should be staffed with teachers who are expert at teaching young adolescents and who have been specially prepared for assignment to the middle grades. Academic performance of students could be improved through promoting the health and fitness of young adolescents, such as providing a health coordinator in every school. Families should be re-engaged in the education of young adolescents by giving families meaningful roles in school government and schools should be directly connected to the community by offering service op• You are welcomed to our Saturday and Sunday portunities in the community. Open House from one to four or call 537-9981 The task force calls upon the educa• tion sector to start immediately to change now for an appointment to view at your middle-grade schools with school boards and superintendents being asked to give convenience. teachers and principals the authority to make essential changes. i Sunshine and sparkling seaviews. The task force called on President Bush, national leaders, the private and • Best Island value — quality construction, quality philanthropic sectors and foundations to finishing, quality floor plans with bright spacious expand their efforts to make early adoles• cence a fruitful period for every young sensations. person. It recommended the creation of trusts, supported through private and • No care, landscaped grounds. public funds, to support experiments in • Conveniently located within a five minute walk of the middle-grade innovations in com• amenities of Ganges Village. • 10.75% financing available. $169,500 to $195,000

1101 THE LARGEST GRACE POINT REAL ESTATE SQUARE ORGANIZATION P.O. Box 454 IN THE WORLD Ganges. B.C. EACH Of FICE IS Grrtuifc INDEPENDENTLY VOS 1E0 OWNEO ANO 21 OPERATED 537-9981 6LANDS REALTY LTD. WE SET THE STANDARD HHITIFU LI1TIK lEIVICf EILEEN LARSEN ANNE WATSON FAX #537-9551 Sales Rep. Page C4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, August 29, 1990

ISLANDS Gardeners query about

Planning and building your Dream Home can be a happy experience but there can be disappointment if it doesn't turn out quite as visualized. This is often caused by sketchy the safety of pesticides plans, .because even the best Builder can't read your mind. We combine our ideas and experience with your wishes and produce very specific plans at reasonable cost. That's The following article was submitted by the Canadian Garden Council. Dream Insurance! Many Canadian gardeners inquire about the relative safety of various pes• We'll be happy to discuss your plans without obligation. ticides used in their garden. For up-to-date information, the Canadian Gar• den Council sought data from the Crop Protection Institute of Canada, Gaii BILL MONAHAN THE OMEGA DESIGN TEAM specifically the lawn and garden section of the Institute. SALTSPRING ISLAND The institute has a new pamphlet entitled "Q & A on Pesticides for your P.O. BOX 63 GANGES B.C. VOS 1E0 PHONE 537 4290 Lawn and Garden." The pamphlet answers 16 commonly asked questions Q about lawn and garden pesticides. For example, one of the most common questions in gardeners' minds has to do with just what an "organic or natural pesticide" is and the difference between "organic or natural" products vs. the Moving to or from the Gulf Islands.. chemical pesticides. The pamphlet states: "Organic or natural pesticides are terms commonly USE A PROFESSIONAL! applied to organisms and chemicals found naturally in the environment. Al• though it may be perceived that these products are safer than those produced synthetically, this is not necessarily the case. Many synthetic chemicals are less toxic than those that occur naturally. There is no such thing as zero risk "Both synthetically produced and organic pesticides require the same ex• tensive and stringent federal government evaluation and approval. For ex• ample, Nicotine sulphate, formerly used to control (garden) insects, is a highly toxic, naturally occurring product which is no longer registered for NORTHWEST TRANSPORT LTD. use as a pesticide." Another frequently asked question about garden pesticides has to do with (604) 537-4839 GANGES contact by children and/or pets. The new pamphlet has the following to say OUT OF TOWN CALL COLLECT about such exposures: "There is no such thing as zero risk. Every time you handle a pet, play a sport, cross the street or ride in a car, there is risk. By taking reasonable precautions and following directions, we can minimize unnecessary risk with pesticide use. "Keep children and pets out of any area during pesticide application and ONLY 4 LEFT until the area is dry, which may be up to 24 hours. Potential hazard to non-target plants? "In all cases, applicators should avoid skin contact with pesticides. Skin should be covered with protective clothing such as rubber gloves, long- sleeved shirts, long pants and boots." Having received the answer about children and pets, gardeners often ask Sharing ownership in 80 acres of private parkland about the potential hazard from pesticides to birds, worms, bees, and non- and bordering over 700 acres of Provincial Ecological Preserve, this unique development provides walking target plants. trails, wilderness ponds and complete peace and The new pamphlet explains: "All pesticides must be biologically active to quiet. Each acreage has been selectively cleared and do their job properly, so they may affect non-target plants and animals. set to pasture. Each has an excellent drilled well and Careful observance of label instructions will minimize any hazards to other services to the lot line. There will never be another species." development of this type on Salt Spring. Remember Since the introduction of phosphate-free laundry detergents, some gar• — only 4 left. Price range $67,900 to $74,900. deners are concerned about the pollution of water by pesticides. The Crop SALTSPRING Protection Institute says: "Home and garden pesticides and fertilizers are REALTY used in small quantities. When used according to directions, they will not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: percolate through the soil into drinking water or groundwater. DENNIS O'HARA Pulford Harbour Branch 111 Morningside Road Questions regarding biodegradability Fulford Village OFFICE 653-9565 The word biodegradable has become a buzz word today, and gardeners HOME 653-4101 occasionally ask about the biodegradability of pesticides. The new pamphlet PAGER 537-5515 explains it thus: "Pesticides and fertilizers all degrade in the environment, but the rate of breakdown varies with each product. Some compounds may react to moisture in the soil or in plants, or they may be broken down by sunlight if they remain on the plant or soil surface. If not overused, the nutrients in fertilizers will be used by the plants, and none will persist in soil BEST WATERFRONT VALUE! or leach to water. "However, most pesticides degrade as a result of the normal metabolic processes of plants or soil bacteria. The degradation ultimately leads to the formation of harmless substances such as carbon dioxide and water. "Extensive testing of each product by manufacturers both in laboratories and in the environment analyses pesticide degradation and metabolism to en• sure that they are not harmful to humans and the ecology." The information here is from a pamphlet "Q & A on Pesticides for your Lawn and Garden." It is not a publication of the Canadian Garden Council. Free copies of the pamphlet, and another, "Science and Sensible Gardening — The Balanced Approach to Pest Control," are available from the Crop Protection Institute of Canada, 21 Four Seasons PL, Suite 627, Etobicoke, TelethoOnt. M9B 6J8. n aids muscular dystrophy Jerry Lewis and a crew of celebrities support from the funds raised during the will be staging the 1990 Muscular annual Labour Day weekend telethon. SOUTH-WEST FACING SUNSET DRIVE Dystrophy telethon to be broadcast in The Muscular Dystrophy Association $339,000 British Columbia by CKVU from 8 p.m. is a non-profit organization which • Boathouse, ramp, winches. on Sunday, September 2 until 4 p.m. on promotes research into neuro-muscular • Comfortable 2-level home • Greenhouse, sprinkler system. Monday, September 3. disorders, and provides services to per• • 100 ft. low bank waterfront. • Pretty garden setting. A part of every hour is to be shown sons afflicted with Duchenne muscular • Delightful 1 bedroom live from CKVU studios, and pledges dystrophy and other muscle diseases. self-contained guest cottage. will be accepted by telephone or mail. A cure for muscular dystrophy has not Call Ann Foerster yet been found, but Canadian scientists PEMBERTON HOLMES The British Columbia and Yukon have located the defective gene respon- HOME 537-5156 Wednesday. August 29. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page C5

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OCEANFRONT EXECUTIVE CUTE 'N COZY MAYNE ISLAND Vi acre of fruit trees and lawn with a cute 2 bedroom home in HOME INCREDIBLE VIEW the middle of it. The woodstove in the living room will keep you Exquisitely finished 4,080 sq. ft. modern home on easy care .69 Over ten acres of south facing land on east/west road. Mayne cozy all winter. Only steps from St. Mary Lake beaches. acre oceanfront property. Expansive sea views throughout, Island, cleared building site with a super sunny exposure and $108,000 MLS. steps to beach with foreshore lease in place. Oceanfront living views all the way to the Olympic Mountains. Water system and CALL GEORGE PUHARICH at its finest! $750,000. power plus shed. $139,000 MLS. 537-9111/Pager 2348 CALL ED DAVIS CALL BRIAN BETTS 537-2626 537-5876

GRACE POINT: BUILDING 3 10,600 SQ. FT. PRIME COMMERCIAL

FRESH EGGS EVERY DAY! SPECTACULAR FULFORD The chickens come with this peaceful rural ranch so you can A WORD TO THE WISE SEAVIEWS start your day off with low-cholesterol organic eggs. 2/3 of an Good business depends on good location. Establish yours in this unique new waterfront building now under construction in A solid family home situated on five quiet acres with views to acre of woodsy seclusion, yet only a seven minute walk to the the sea. True quality here. Four bedrooms plus den, two lake. $77,900 MLS. the commercial centre of Ganges. Space available for restaurant, retail, professional. Generous parking, competitive bathrooms. Scenic reception rooms, sundecks, large rec room CALL GEORGE PUHARICH rents. potential, some finishing toj do. Offers to $175,000 MLS. 537-9111/Pager 2348 Vendor financingl Try your offer. CALL ARTHUR GALE CALL PETER BARDON 537-9981 653-4576

SALT SPRING WAY LONG HARBOUR WATERFRONT OCEAN VIEW RARE ST. MARY HOME Two bedroom, 2 loft chalet on low bank oceanfront has now 5.31 private acres with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1642 sq. ft. on two Location and exposure combined with comfortable 3-4 been reduced to $199,900 for quick sale. 34' boathouse, dock levels, and a "hundred hills" ocean view. Separate workshop, bedroom family home on gentle sloping lakefront acre. Fruit and ramp offer sheltered year round moorage. Almost 1V4 cable, water, and orchard. $175,000 MLS. trees, small barn, vacant, move in nowl VALUEI $249,900. acres, this property needs lots of T.L.C. $199,900. CALL PAUL TANNER CALL ED DAVIS CALL GEORGE PUHARICH 537-4509 537-2626 537-9111/Pager 2348 Page C6 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. August 29. 1990

SALT SPRING BUYING OR SELLING, CALL US ISLAND OFFICE 1101 GRACE POINT SQUARE 537-9981 THE LARGEST REAL ESTATE P.O. BOX 454 ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD. GANGES, B.C. V0S1E0 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. 537-9551 (FAX) ® and « Trademarks of Century 21 ISLANDS REALTY LTD. Real Estate Corporation.

1 ARTHUR GALE SYLVIA GALE ED DAVIS EILEEN LARSEN BECKY LEGG BRIAN BETTS JANET MARSHALL PAT JACQUEST GARY GREICO DARLENE O'DONNELL FINN I Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sale 537-5618 537-5618 537-2626 537-5067 537-5870 537-5876 537-5359 537-5650 537-2086 653-4386 537- SALT SPRING ISLAND PROPERTIES

n 'rrfP II m HOBBY FARM CLOSE TO GANGES TOP OF THE WORLD SECURE INVESTMENT- PRICED RIGHT FOR YOU OCEAN VIEWS SPARKUNG IN THE 6.18 acres. Two residences. Main Enjoy spectacular sunsets and views OCEANFRONT LOTS This immaculate home shows the SUN $269,900 house, 1100 sq.ft, 12 x 44 mobile. of Sansum Narrows, Houston This development at Musgrave loving care of its owner. Established Enjoying the magic of a SW exposure Both in immaculate condition. Level, Passage, and St Mary Lake from the Landing is in the heart of a boating garden, fenced veggie plot, sundeck with spectacular views looking down fenced, sunny, mature trees, two large deck. Immaculate, spacious and fishing paradise. All lots are and patios. Three bedrooms, den, Sansum Narrows, this handsomely carports. Lovely setting, nothing to do home with central vacuum, new waterfront and include water, hydro at workshop and more. Just move in and appointed home features vaulted but move in and enjoy. $179,900 MLS. broadloom throughout, private easy the road and dock space at the private enjoy. $155,000 MLS. ceilings, beams and natural wood. CALL FELICITY ANNE GRANT care lot, three bedrooms, three marina. Prices start at only $69,800 CALL MARY SMALL OR BECKY Family room with rock fireplace, 3 bathrooms, workshop. $179,000 LS. MLS. LEGG bedrooms, workroom, in deck pool and CALL GEORGE PUHARICH CALL BRIAN BETTS much more. $269,900 MLS. CALL ANNE WATSON *rrnnV It _ i IJ ENGAGING SMALL HOME! About to be built - a pretty one REVENUE-DETACHED MF ZONING GREAT POTENTIAL bedroom and loft cottage on 5 acres of 4 cabins, seaviews, appliances. Near Beautifully landscaped acre of sunny, south end property. Sunny seclusion, school, beach and store. $159,000 DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS quiet living. Two bedroom mobile with cleared meadow area, pond sites, MLS. Two excellent side by side lots, .64 attractive addition on municipal water. rocky knolls. Call for details. $99,700. CALL BEV JOSEPHSON acre each, only 1/2 block from the WATCH THE SUNSET Outbuildings include workshop and MLS. mm ocean with possible sea views. Water CALL PAT JACQUEST From your back door step! Large layhouse. All of this for only $91,000 and hydro at lot line. $54,900 each. decks (with hot tub) overlooking KILS. MLS. private beach with sunny and warm CALL TOM PRINGLE CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR GALE S.W. exposure. This large 1700 sq.ft home has a Schubart designed renovation overlooking water and Japanese gardens. Located on park-like 1.01 acres. $525,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

WATERFRONT "ALPINE CHALET" Overlooks naturally terraced and expansive front yard. Step from your lawn to Booth Canal beach. Just WATERFRONT renovated and painted. Very private Quiet waterfront retreat. Beautiful 3.45 3.68 acres. Features bam for horse WOOD LOVERS PARADISE! acres. Cleared building site and lovers. $159,900 MLS. ONLY MINUTES TO GANGES Westcoast contemporary 3 bedroom orchard area. Road and well in. Gentle CALL GARY GREICO Comfortable and cosy 3 bedroom home on 2.40 acres. Very private with slope to the water, through lovely home on 1.47 acre with mature trees, sunny southwest exposure, 1500 sq.ft. trees. There is also a nice pond. garden area, chicken shed, rabbit run, of new sundecks, ideal for artist Asking only $98,000. Call quickly. MLS concrete patio and refurbished deck. retreat, expansive mountain views. listing. Lots of privacy at end of cul-de-sac. A SUNNY VIEW PROPERTY $139,900 MLS. CALL PETER BARDON must to see. PRICE REDUCED TO This 1.5 acre property is ready to build CALL FINN RONNE $109,000 MLS. on. Driveway into cleared building site. CALL JANET B. MARSHALL S.W. exposure with views looking into Ganges Harbour. Close to Long Harbour and Ganges. $65,000 MLS. CALL FINN RONNE

GARDENER'S DREAM Very attractive 3 bedroom home on over 1.30 acres of beautifully landscaped property. Located in quiet area near lake. A treat to view, listed at $139,000 MLS. CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL WATERFRONT WITH INCOME ST.MARY LAKE, 1/2 ACRE This 3 br, 2 bath home sits on over an OUTSTANDING OCEANFRONT Treed building lot only steps from the acre and a half. Sunny and level with a lake. At $34,900, it's a bargain. shop providing $450 per month Beautiful 1.76 acre lowbank income. This property is really oceanfront property with southern SEAVIEW FAMILY HOME IN Municipal water, power, phone and VESUVIUS cable are at the lot line, driveway underpriced with industrial zoning. exposure, expansive seaview and access roughed in, mobile home $207,000 MLS. walk on beach. Newly renovated 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, quiet permitted, and vendor may offer CALL GEORGE PUHARICH rancher with hobby room and 2 car cul-de-sac, walking distance to beach, financing. $34,900 MLS. carport. Superbly treed with garden store and ferry. Landscaping minimum CALL PAULTANNER and privacy. Very rare. $539,000 MLS. care. Delightful surroundings and CALL ED DAVIS home for family living or perhaps a WALK TO VILLAGE Bed & Breakfast? $187,900 MLS. This gently, sloping 3.90 acres has READY TO BUILD ON CALL FELICITY ANNE GRANT MOUNTAIN PARADISE several interesting possibilities. The MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Oceanview lot only minutes from 5 acres of wooded land with driveway zoning is R3 and there may be some Comfortable 3 br family home in quiet Ganges and the Harbour. Walk this SECLUDED VIEW ACREAGE access and drilled well at only future subdivision potential with Vesuvius neighbourhood. Enjoys property with George and you'll be 7.41 acres of parked out property. $79,900. Build your home overlooking community water hook-up. Located in sunshine and glimpses of St. Mary's surprised by the oceanviews from Very sunny, quiet setting. Driveway the Outer Islands, Mt.Baker and the quiet area near Mouat Park, this Lake. Workshop, family room and virtually anywhere on the lot into numerous building sites. Ocean Lower Mainland. This property is well acreage has grontage off two roads. double carport dose to ferries, golf, (Blackberry bushes preclude wearing views looking over Vesuvius Bay. worth the walk. $79,900 MLS. $79,000 MLS. tennis and restaurants. $119,900 MLS. shorts and flipflops). $54,900 MLS. Close to Ganges. $79,000 MLS. CALL PAUL TANNER CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL CALL ANNE WATSON CALL GEORGE PUHARICH CALL FINN RONNE Wednesday. August 29, 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page C7

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ANNE WATSON BEV JOSEPHSON GEORGE PUHARICH AILS A PEARSE PETER W. BARDON FELICITY GRANT PAUL TANNER TOM PRINGLE MARY SMALL TOM HOOVER Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep Principal Agent General Manager 537-2284 537-2532 537-9111 537-9261 653-4576 537-2374 537-4509 537-9996 537-5176 537-5918 SALT SPRING ISLAND PROPERTIES

ONE OF A KIND VIEW LOT STORY BOOK LOG COTTAGE LESS THAN A WEEK; SEAVIEWS & MEADOWS PICTURE PERFECT! This picturesque 1.77 acres of very And only 3 doors from school, this is Nestled in enchanting and park-like Looking for a well cared for 3 br home sunny property lies in a very unique comer lot. 1-1/2 storeys. Lovely Beautiful 48 acre property with double an ideal family home. 3 bedroom, 2 access Wright Rd. and Seymour on a private, wooded 2+ acres? Full setting. Very quiet private area on a bath rancher in Fernwood offers all of dormer windows. Piped water. Not far daylight basement for further cul-de-sac. Expansive ocean views. from town, but quiet. $99,900 MLS. Heights. Great farm and private park the convenience of city living in a potential. Good grazing for amimals. development PLUS a super workshop $79,000 MLS. lovely rural setting. Paved driveway, CALL GARY GREICO for Dad or the craftsperson. Don't miss CALL TOM PRINGLE Offers to asking $195,000 MLS. level low maintenance lot. $137,500 CALLJANET B.MARSHALL out! $149,000 MLS. MLS. CALL PAT JACQUEST CALL GEORGE PUHARICH

•mmWL OCEANVIEW CHARACTER HOME «• » *»« | *|- Ganges Harbour and Outer Islands REMOTE OCEANVIEW ACREAGE EXCELLENT INVESTMENT view from 2 decks. Recent renovations Originally part of a pioneer family's AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, SOUND BUILDING to this 4 bedroom, 2 bath character homestead. This selectively cleared 20 3 bedroom on private 1.71 acres. New 3200 sq.ft. Tremendous expansion home. $159,000 MLS. LOCATION, SUN AND acres is approx. 30 minutes drive up 12'X 30' cedar sundeck, over 1000 possibilities. Excellent statement. Very CALL PAUL TANNER INVESTM ENT OPPORTUNITY Musgrave Road from Fulford Harbour. sq.ft. of living space, very sunny good tenants. Easy to manage. Asking Cute & cosy one bedroom home It enjoys southern exposure and location, great for getaway or starter $250,000 MLS. TRY YOUR OFFER conveniently located close to town on oceanviews towards Vancouver home. $99,000. on end price and terms. 1/2 acre. Excellent investment as this Island. No services are available at CALL TOM PRINGLE CALL PETER BARDON property is designated as commercial present. Located opposite old log service area. $129,000 MLS. bam. List price $75,000. CALL JANET B. MARSHALL CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL mcjfi. I £M- -IT ". **T- *B1

SOOOO AFFORDABLE! Well cared for small home in convenient central location. Sunny level lot requires little care. A best buy at $69,000 MLS. FINE COUNTRY HOME PATJACQUEST Imposing architect designed residence situated on 10 private wooded acres SUNNY PEACEFUL LIVING with southern exposure and tranquil views. Qualtiy craftsmanship and HANDYMEN ROOMY HERITAGE HOME This 3 bedroom house on .34 acre is Immaculate 2 br home on sunny situated in a very sunny quiet area. spacious rooms throughout. Four Roomy 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom classic bedrooms, three bathrooms, many seaview 1/2 acre. All appliances home on sunny 5.29 acres. Central Close to Ganges and Long Harbour. included. 20 x 25' workshop, insulated Great getaway or starter home. Listing unique features. $385,000 MLS. location close to golf, tennis, St.Mary CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR GALE with power, phone & water. $89,900 Lake and ocean beaches. Organic price $92,000 MLS. MLS. garden, spring water and StMary Lake CALL FINN RONNE BEV JOSEPHSON view. Rare! $289,900 LS. CALL ED DAVIS

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED And situated on 12.99 adventurous acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Two bedrooms. Great kitchen, living SUNNY BUILDING LOT and dining rooms. The basement has Build your dream home on this very room for development. Asking sunny sen/iced lot with potential $109,000. seaview. Close to beach, store, pub CALL PETER BARDON and ferry. $42,000 MLS. CALL BEV JOSEPHSON WONDERFUL BED & BREAKFAST TERRIFIC VALUE SUNNY TWO BEDROOM HOME POTENTIAL One of the more popular areas of the In a quiet sunny cul-de-sac on a With this 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom island. 3 bedrooms on two levels with pleasant .61 acre is this two bedroom home! The property has a a separate suite down. Large sun deck. home with daylight basement. Fruit self-contained 1 bedroom guest A double carport. Fireplace and wood trees, paved driveway, lots of deck cottage with sleeping loft. Situated on heater. Terrific island and ocean area and carport are some of the sunny .69 acre lot with 2 wells, 1/2 views. $179,000 MLS. features. Please call today for an block from public beach and within CALL BRIAN BETTS s: oointment. $115,000 MLS. easy walking distance to Ganges. CALL ANNE WATSON BUTCHER SHOP AND DEU $199,500 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG Health reasons force the sale of this WALK TO THE FERRY very viable business located in Upper I This ocean view home is packed with NORTH END OCEANFRONTAGE Ganges Centre. Lots of equipment, TRANQUIL WOODS! THE FORGOTTEN ACREAGE features such as hot tub with a view, Beautiful 1.19 acre oceanfront slightly less than 5 years left on lease, 1.82 acres off Forest Hill. Cul-de-sac 2.12 acres of level, treed land at the heat pump, solar heat storage, huge property located on tranquil Southey good parking and almost 1300 sq.ft. of location. Very private, level setting. end of a quiet country road. Very close sun decks, wet bar, rock garden, Bay. Two bedroom summer cottage, space which includes seating area for Services at the boundary. Convenient to St.Mary Lake and on municipal paved driveway, and minutes walk superb western ocean views, quiet a busy lunch trade as well. Asking only to golf, tennis & the lake. $55,000 water, hydro and phone. $34,900 from Fulford ferry. Call now. $249,000 and private, rare. $249,900 MLS. $58,000 MLS. MLS. MLS. MLS. CALL ED DAVIS CALL JANET B. MARSHALL CALL PATJACQUEST CALL GEORGE PUHARICH CALL BRIAN BETTS PageC8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. August 29, 1990

GALIANO ISLAND 539-2002 (Res & FAX) MAYNE ISLAND 539-5527 (Res) 278-1388 (Pager #5073) MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE PENDER ISLAND PROVED MORTGAGES THROUGH 629-6417 (Res) 629-6494 (Res) 629-3366 (FAX) Metropolitan 655-3411 (Toll Free from Victoria) Trust SATURN A ISLAND LISTINGS ADVERTISED DAILY ON 539-2121 (Res) 253-7596 (Pager #2121) SALT SPRING HEAD OFFICE f« Rogers 537-9981 537-9551 (FAX) CableTV

ARDITH GARNER WARREN GARNER VIRGINIA MARR FLYNN MARR SUE FOOTE JOHN FOOTE ALEX FRASER DON PIPER Galiano Sales Rep. Galiano Sales Rep. Mayne Sales Rep. Mayne Sales Rep. Pender Sales Rep. Pender Sales Rep. Pender Sales Rep. Saturna Sales Rep. 539-2002 539-2002 539-5527 539-5527 629-6417 629-6417 629-6494 539-2121 OUTER GULF ISLAND PROPERTIES GALIANO ISLAND MAYNE ISLAND PENDER ISLAND SATURNA ISLAND NEW LISTING WISE ISLAND $127,900 Three bedroom view home overlooking Lyall Harbour and North Shore Mountains. This 3 year old contemporary home sits on half and acre level lot. Quality built ideal retirement home, sunny, south garden, just a 10 minute walk to the ferry. Call... DON PIPER 539-2121 WISE ISLAND FOREST HOMESTEAD SUITE DEAL!!! $45,000 MLS $160,000 MLS $159,000 100 feet lowbank waterfront property. .42 of an 2 side by side units on 1.32 acres...each with 2 acre in a boaters paradise! Located on the This >s an opportunity to have a true forest bdrms, 2 baths, separate dining area and large west side of Galiano Island in Trincomali homestead in a marvellous island setting. living room with fireplace. Sun decks surround Channel. A terrific holiday get-away. Located in the center of Mayne Island this level the entire home, and there's a double garage, Imagine..peace and quiet! There is even a ground is covered in second growth forest. storage/workshop & fenced garden. Call.... water system. For more information, call... Walk through this wonderland of fir and cedar, ARDITH & WARREN GARNER step over fallen trees covered in green moss, JOHN & SUE at 629-6417, 539-2002 listen to the thousands of birds that abound on or 655-3411 toll free from Victoria the property and imagine this as your home. LYALL HARBOUR VIEW These large island properties are becoming increasingly rare and this is an opportunity not $64,500 to be missed. Its kind will not be along again for Two bedroom cottage just 200 feet from beach. a long time if ever. Call... Needs a little T.LC. but great potential. Comes fully furnished. Quick possession possible so VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR 539-5527 you can enjoy the rest of summer. South facing Pager (24 hrs) 253-7596 #5073 lot with great garden possibilities. DON PIPER 539-2121 WALK TO MONTEGUE HARBOUR $120,000 MLS This park-like 12.58 acres is a short walk to the COUNTRY LIVING!!! government wharf at Montegue Harbour. Moor your boat and walk home. Enjoy the distant $98,000 views towards Saltspring Island or just stroll ...2 level, 4 bdrm home, with workshop for Dad. through your property to watch the deer and On 2 acres of arable land, fenced paddock, birds. There are two natural springs to feed a and a SUPER well! Call... pond and a choice of level building sites for JOHN & SUE at 629-6417, your cabin or mansion. Enough property for or 655-3411 toll free from Victoria horses too! No end of choices! Vendor financing available. Call... ARDITH & WARREN GARNER TOP OF THE WORLD 539-2002 OCEAN VIEW HILLSIDE GREAT BEGINNINGS!!! $350,000 CLOSE TO BLUFF PARK $120,000 MLS $49,000 Unbelievable view from Sidney to Ganges to Mount Seymour. You'll have to see it to believe 720 sq.ft. rancher, finished to lock up, in a $55,000. MLS 10 acres of incredible ocean views to south it! 5 acre property, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, private sunny location...with a squint of the This 2 acre property has a level building site, is west and sweeping around to the north! This is gallery, study, swimming pool, the list goes on. ocean. Water & sewer connection fees have nicely treed and has a S.E. exposure. It backs forest land accessible by private road with Call Don Piper now. been pre-paid. Call,,, onto bluff park and is walking distance to a hydro across the lot. Owner is anxious to sell spectacular view point on Galiano Island .. A immediately. This is an opportunity to own DON PIPER 539-2121 great holiday property. Call... incredible view property. Make an offer! All JOHN & SUE at 629-6417, ARDITH & WARREN GARNER reasonable offers will be considered. Call... or 655-3411 toll free from Victoria 539-2002 VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR 539-5527 Pager (24 hrs) 253-7596 #5073 HIGH & SUNNY Large lot located on the top of a hill offering tots of sun, trees, and privacy. Large clearing for house site and drivewy roughed in. $25,000 LOTS OF BUILDING LOTS MLS. We have a large selection of excellent building ALEX FRASER at 629-6494 lots available at prices starting as low as $14,500. Large and secluded with a variety of CORNER LOT features they offer a perfect entry to island life. Sunny comer lot with easy access off quiet Some are adjacent allowing the pruchase of CONVENIENT TO THE SCHOOL cul-de-sac. Partially cleared and on municipal two or more for a larger holding and greater $135,000 MLS water. $21,000 MLS. seclusion. Some are a great bargain with very VALUE! VALUE! VALUE! No traffic or long wet waits for the school bus! ALEX FRASER at 629-6494 This 2 bedroom home is next door to the eager vendors. And others are just plain nice! $84,500 elememtary school, but the 1.43 acres gives Let us send you owr complete catalogue, maps OCEAN VIEW Three bedroom home only 7 years old. Quality One of the few, cheap ocean view lots left on lots of privacy. A sunny garden area and and other material on Mayne Island to tempt built, 3 levels, lots of oak, new carpet. Save you. Call.. the market. Located on quiet cul-de-sac with garage/workshop keeps the whole family even more if you do the finishing touches. easy access and municipal water. $27,000 happy. For more information, call... Vacant, ready to move in tomorrow. VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR 539-5527 MLS. ARDITH & WARREN GARNER Pager (24 hrs) 253-7596 #5073 539-2121 539-2002 ALEX FRASER at 629-6494 DON PIPER Wednesday, August 29. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pane C9

ISLANDS Hales honoured at special North End bash Dr. John Hales, his wife Wendy and friends from all over the island. All were beginners, 8 p.m. — more experienced. two of their children, Michael and Tessa, pleased to meet the Hales family and Phone Monica Roots for further details, were special guests at the North Galiano thank them for their service to the island Coming events 539-5078. Fire Auxiliary's recent mid-August bar• during their years of residence here. All • Harvest Flower and Vegetable Show becue. Invited by the Community As• wished them well in their new home. — North Hall, Saturday, September 1, • Flea Market — Sunday, September sociation, the four enjoyed a delicious Dr. Hales' medical office is now open noon to 3 p.m. 2,1 p.m., South Hall. meal prepared by barbecue coordinator in Sidney. Besides the competitive show there Miriam Bings and her many helpers. Co-ordinator Bings wishes to thank will be a garden produce sale and a raffle • Terry Fox Run — Sunday, Septem• By ALISTAIR ROSS the many Fire Auxiliary and Community for a box of homemade chocolates. ber 16,10 kilometre run from South Hall Driftwood Correspondent Association members for their willing • Phoenix Society — annual meeting, to Bluff Park and back to hall by way of help — "Success is the result of that kind September 8,1 p.m., North Hall. Burrill and Georgeson Bay Roads. Gingham covered the tables, potted of wholehearted cooperation." Pledge forms available soon. Phone B. plants and hanging baskets added charm • Scottish Country Dancing — North Steward, 539-2405 or M. Prior, 533-2916 and beauty to the porch, which was also Family reunion Hall, Tuesday, September 11, 7 p.m. — for more information. -decorated for the occasion with ornamen• Twenty-five members of the Johnston tal hanging lanterns. family met recently at the home of David Johnston on Cayzer Road. Barbecued lamb was enjoyed by all along with fami• ly games and song. Matriarch Ella didn't say who it was who won the watermelon GALIANO seed-spitting contest, nor who it was that knew the most songs in the song war. No ISLAIMD doubt the cranpetition was strong as Ella Johnston is not a force to be dealt with lightly — she has a talent for many things. SATISFIED HOME OWNERS

NEWS Clutter We are pleased to welcome the 27 NEW OWNERS of fine Chefs at the salmon and steak bar• Galiano has a number of notice homes in Brinkworthy Place, if you are curious, let me becues were Nick Francis, Woody boards, including two in North Galiano show you this recently completed home: Coward, Ted Waterman, and Miriam and at least seven in the south. It seems a Bings. Twenty or so Auxiliary and Com• shame some groups find it necessary to 1300 sq. ft. of gracious living, including a bright galley munity Association members worked in use utility poles to advertise their kitchen, breakfast nook off, large master bedroom with the kitchen, served or prepared food. Ami projects. Some wonder if the visual pol• full ensuite, spacious second bedroom, full main bath, Haksi arranged the bouquets for the lution these notices create is necessary or living room and dining room in-line and separate den. tables before her early morning trip to desirable. Storage room, carpet and deck. The best part is that it can Mayne Island where she judged the Is Galiano ready for this form of ad• flowers at the Mayne Island Fall Fair. vertising? Quality productions and word- be yours for $89,500. Well over 100 people attended the of-mouth is still the best means of Your inquiry is welcome barbecue — householders and their drawing an audience many islanders feel. Awards presented to garden club displays cotta container featuring red geraniums, From Page CI nettle vines and lotus parrot vine. DREAM HOUSE? I garet Edgar (a beautiful dried-flower Edith Wishart did much to help in the Find 'Em In Our Extensive Listings creation), and Trish Cowperthwaite organization of the garden party, Claire (most unique). Mrs. Douglas also Switzer, Harold Wike, Allister Mac- awarded ribbons to Thorn Liddel, an quorkodale, Terry Wishart, Thom Liddell elegant boutonniere with baby carrots and Walter Roots also assisted. Mildred and cucumber blossoms: Bill Shead with Jeffrey was both a cook and official a stunning medallion of broccoli, photographer. radishes and green onions; and Norm As the garden party guests left for Russell the most frivolous — a creation their cars and home, many of them mar• using chard. velled at the changes hard work and.com- Gardens West columnist David munity spirit can make. Who could have Savage awarded ribbons to Bill Callaway thought in 1980 that an old schoolhouse for his beautiful hanging basket — a teetering on its rotting foundation posts prime example amongst those shown — and enveloped in the advancing forest and for Margaret Edgar's marvellous would, 10 years later, be the site of such herb garden and Emily Switzer's terra an elegant affair.

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Sweeping ocean views from this .81 acre lot. Septic tank & field in, piped water at building site, circular driveway Pastoral setting, adjoining large farms, For Cancer Research in at end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Ready 3 bedroom character home on 1.59 to build on. $89,000. acres, piped water, quiet road. $139,000. S U N D A Y, S E P T. 16 l Opportunity!! Potential!! Large Acreages for investment and lakefront resort. Lots of room for development. Ganges - 12.5 acres, •WHEEL.RUN'DANCE* expansion. Provides ideal living with sewer and piped water; Fulford - 8.27 Yes, I want to support the Terry Fox Run. income. Call to discuss business level acres, creek, pond. possibilities. $895,000. Enclosed is my gift in the amount of $ $450,000 and $175,000.

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PROVINCIAL Bantel Construction GENERAL & SUB-CONTRACTING ROUNDUP By Hubert Beyer //\\ * Foundations * Framing * // * Renovations + Additions * vestigation by the mines industry into a Call Peter + Custom Homes * Mine drainage study mine-tailings spill which occurred at the "Quality Work & Reliable Service" Mines Minister Jack Davis last week Bell Mine near Granisle last December. 537-5270 ordered a six-month study of acid mine The spill resulted in an estimated 45 drainage at the old Britannia copper mine million litres of effluent being discharged on Howe Sound. into Babine Lake. The first court ar> The contract for the study has been pearance has been scheduled for Septem• awarded to a team of Vancouver-based ber 11 in Houston. SUNNY SEAVIEW consultants, but co-ordination of the study will be the responsibility of the B.C. Wine Institute B.C. Acid Mine Drainage Task Force, British Columbia's wine industry has comprising representatives of the mines come a long way since former Liberal ministry and the provincial and federal and Socred MLA and cabinet minister environment ministries. Patrick McGeer went on his annual The study is to review existing data, rampage against what he considered an identify all sources of acid mine drainage inferior product. and discharge locations, and evaluate the Last week, 19 B.C. wineries formed hydrology and sources of water entry. the British Columbia Wine Institute. Es• The Britannia copper mine has been tablished as a corporation under the B.C. closed since 1974. It is located about 50 Wine Act, the institute has legislative kilometres north of Vancouver. authority to set, monitor and enforce minimum standards for the quality and Crown land anyone? labelling of B.C. wines. The institute is also empowered to In the market for Crown land? The charge levies on wines and grapes and Crown has about 1,070 properties for charge fees for testing and certifying lease or sale and they are all listed in the wines. If a product is found to be below View Sansum Narrows from this pretty, contemporary, almost new latest edition of the Crown Land Market• established standards, the institute can home, featuring: 2 bedrooms, wood burning fireplace, large master ing Catalogue. suspend its certification. bedroom with view and walk out patio door to deck, all on one level, More than 800 of the properties are Our province's wine industry will be with large lower level storage area. Quiet location at end of a cul-de- for residential use; the balance is offered one of the major success stories of the sac. for commercial, industrial, intensive 1990s, said Agriculture Minister John Offered at $139,900 agricultural and recreational uses. Savage who attended the funding meet• Copies of the catalogue cost $21.75 ing of the institute. Contact and are available from Crown Publica• tions in Victoria. They can also be RUSS CROUSE viewed free of charge at libraries, Drilling profits 537-5203 government agent Crown land and forestry offices. The August sale of oil and gas drilling rights brought $12.9 million in revenue NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. to the province, Energy Minister Jack Noranda charged Davis announced last week. T49 Fulford Ganges Road Norana Minerals Incorporated was "The petroleum and natural gas in• P.O. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 charged last week with 12 pollution of• dustry is continuing to show increased Telephone: (604) 537-5515 Fax:(604)537-9797 fences under the Waste Management Act. activity," Davis said. Victoria Direct: 656-5554 Vancouver Direct: 278-5595 The charges came in the wake of an in• tJDLlU ELS [J HLQaiD DUEiS UHE QJLlrJU EBB BEE E.I3HHG1 mm EGBE3 HIGHGROVE HEIGHTS HBEJGQ OlUQLUHQ!!] (top of Fort Street) Crossword Solution DHBD BOB ••••

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2 Ha. (4.94 Ac.) of Beautiful Seaview on a very private piece of Purchase this beautiful 3 1* Cape Cod style Brand new, finished 1104 sq.ft energy efficient property. Views over Trincomali Channel, situated at the end of a Cul semi-waterfront home on level landscaped .71 open plan. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. de Sac. acre with 135 ft frontage across the road. Landscaping completed. Cement and asphalt Spotless throughout Fireplace and airtight for driveway. 5 new quality appliances, Jacuzzi tub Offered at $88,000 in master bath. Sunny location. A must to see, cosy evenings. All appliances. Thermal Also: two other lower level pieces with the potential of a pond, lightly windows. Mooring block for your boat. Vendor inexpensive quality built, well insulated, treed and ideal for keeping animals. Both properties are 2 ha. and 2.3 financing. $219,000 MLS. retirement or starter home. Only $122,900. ha.

FOR A VIEWING Offered at $65,000 (each) PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:

DICK TRORY MARKS or SPENCER 537-2236

Marion 537-2453 NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. 149 Fulford Ganges Road B| NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 149 Fulford Ganges Road ira ran rrrrrraw i she im^nxia n iFvwiriiz 7-9797 U P.O. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 Wednesday. August 29. 1990 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page C11

DOWN THE YEARS Driftwoo would replace the 10-acre freeze on sub• • A full moon lit the Gulf Islands • The ban on power boats on St. Mary Thirty Years Ago division imposed by municipal affairs nights. Thieves took advantage of the Lake would end in court Signs noting minister Dan Campbell in 1969. bright light to help themselves to plants the prohibition were posted around the • Seniors from Victoria visited Salt • The major golf tournament at the from various marijuana gardens on Salt lake but several resort owners would Spring as part of a day-cruise aboard the Salt Spring Golf Club attracted 84 Spring. Police were not asked to inves• argue the ban in court on a constitutional Motor Princess. The 100 pensioners en• entrants for the sixth annual event Ian tigate the thefts. . basis. joyed lunch at the Log Cabin Hotel in Shopland again took low gross for the • Alternatives to the Blackburn Road Ganges before continuing their trip. men. Joan Smith of Pit Meadows was the Five Years Ago garbage dump could cost Salt Spring • Gordon Ruckle of Beaver Point lost ladies' champion. residents a capital investment of at least the crank handle for his boat engine over• • The schedule for the Vesuvius/Crof- • The bats were caught on Salt Spring $70,000, noted Capital Regional Director board. While he grappled for it with a ton ferry run would be changed. The first and when results of tests came back from Hugh Borsman. The matter would go to Norwegian jig, a 24- pound Spring took morning ferry would run from Vesuvius a laboratory, the results showed presence referendum, he said. the hook. Ruckle had himself a good size at 8 a.m. with the last boat leaving Crof• of rabies. • An Isabella Point property was back salmon. ton at 10:30 p.m. Claus Andress, island veterinarian, on the market Sea Ranch Technology • The Journal of Anthony Tripp, found • The Gulf Islands School Board warned residents to be wary of bats ac• had purchased 21 hectares (52.5 acres) of on a derelict farm on Mount Maxwell, agreed to a $1,500 subsidy to fly seven ting strangely such as flying in daylight. land as a base for a salmon farm. The fish revealed details of the "Battle of Gan• students to and from Saturna for high The creatures should be killed and buried farm proposal was rejected and the com• ges:" but not handled with bare hands, he pany decided to sell the land. On July 4, 1860, upwards of 200 school on Salt Spring each day. The sub• warned. Cowichan, armed with flintlocks, came sidy would cover the flights until the end into the harbour. Later that day, a small of December. My persona/ guarantee... party of Bella Bella arrived by canoe. • A realistic market evaluation of your There were, according to Mr. Lineker, Ten Years Ago property. nine braves, two squaws and three boys • When the transit levy was debated in accompanied by Mr. McCawley in the the legislature, two amendments • The highest level of client service. canoe. proposed by Charles Barber (NDP Vic• CALL Before the altercation began, Mc• toria) to allow the Gulf Islands to opt out PAT JACQUEST Cawley disappeared. The Cowichan open of the tax scheme were defeated. SALT SPRING ISLAND SPECIALIST fire and all but one of the Bella Bella Bus. 537-9981 Municipal Affairs minister Bill T~l. T were killed. Lineker helped the wounded Vander Zalm said it was up to the Capital 21 Res. 537-5650 man escape and reported the incident to ISLANDS REALTY LTD. Pager 388-6275 Regional District to exempt the Gulf Is• 1101 Grace Point Square. P.O. Box 454 Governor Douglas in Victoria. lands from being taxed for a service they Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 #2339 • The O.A.P.O. Branch 32 held a did not have. regular meeting at St George's parish • Ganges detachment RCMP had a hall in Ganges to hear a report of a recent busy weekend. Police had their hands full provincial convention of seniors' groups. with youthful drivers in the village. They The island branch had two new members. issued 24 traffic violation notices for Your Home. . . various offences such as ninning a stop Twenty-Five Years Ago sign and driving without due care and at• a valuable asset! • The fund-raising efforts of the Salt tention. Spring Lions Club continued. Residents • The trustees of the Gulf Islands had donated $425 during the past week School District discussed the problem of toward the Pioneer Village project Hart sewage disposal at the Ganges complex. Bradley announced a total of $14,114.89 Wilf Peck, secretary-treasurer for the dis• OUTER ISLAND had been raised to date toward the trict said various options were being $17,500 needed. studied. Raw effluent from the Ganges PROPERTIES « The Driftwood was accused of complex was drained into the harbour biased reporting on the issue of the Gan• from a septic tank. ges sewer debate. The newspaper had For free maps, NRS catalogues and general reported "a relatively small crowd at• real estate information, please contact: tended" a public meeting on the subject. HERITAGE HOME The accuser claimed "at least 90 per NRS MAYNE ISLAND REALTY LTD. cent of the interested householders were (including Saturna) present." Carol Kennedy — 539-2606 The meeting, held at the Legion Hall, Diana Lodge — 539-5227 had been attended by 40 of a possible Glen McLeod — 539-2719 120 people. Editor James Ward went on NRS GALIANO ISLAND REALTY LTD. to point out the smell in the village, the Rosemary Callaway — 539-2515 condition of the mud flats in the harbour Jill Hansche-Penny — 539-5896 and the chance of the spread of disease John Ince — 539-2559 required action. This 1916 Heritage home with an established Mollie Colson — 539-5950 • Plans were unfolding for the gala fun B&B is set on a large parcel of 17.42 acres of Judi Pattison — 539-2077 in Fulford over the Labour Day weekend. very arable land. There are approximately 65 NRS PENDER ISLAND REALTY LTD. 629-3383 Horse shoe pitching, sheep dog trials, a fruit trees including apple, greenage, prune and red plum, winter and Bartlett pear, quince, Marg & Don Keating — 629-3329 baby contest and a dance were but a few peach, fig, walnut and filberts. Approx. 700 Linda Sokol — 629-6569 of the events to interest islanders. sq.ft. bam with fmcing all around the property. Linda Grimmer — 629-6711 Captivating interior features: oak arid fir Twenty Years Ago flooring, some wainscotting, wood ceilings, 2 fireplaces, fir kitchen cabinets, and much more, •The Capital Regional District was all add up to a unique home of this area prepared to consider an interim zoning $289,000. UNIQUE WATERFRONT PROPERTY bylaw for Salt Spring. The bylaw would cover the entire island and contain 16 CEDAR LANE FAMILY HOME zones. After the CRD board considered the bylaw, and before it became effective, is• land residents would have an opportunity to discuss it. • Ladies Softball on Salt Spring came to an end for the year with a wrap-up tourney. Mike's Maidens took the regular league honours while a combined team of Don's Dreamers and Wayne's Go-Get- 3 bedroom rancher .75 acre with established ters won the tourney. garden at rear. Approximately 17 fruit trees, The season would officially end with including apple, plum, cherry, peach and pear. the challenge game between the Island Vegetables in and raspberries, strawberries, Grandpas and a ladies all-star team. blackberries. Unbeatable price at $118,900. • The public health nurse on Mayne Gracious Salt Spring Island home, located on a peninsula of land Island would be holding a well baby For a Viewing approximately 3 acres with 1500 ft. of waterfront. Caretaker/guest clinic. The nurse would be checking Call cottage, boat dock, with foreshore lease, sunny, private, yet close to babies to ensure they are healthy. The MARION village, a rare opportunity. $895,000 MLS. clinic would be operated at Miners Bay. MARKS • An art show, held at Galiano, at• SANTY G. FUOCO — 537-2773 tracted submissions from artists from the 537-2453 Gulf Islands. Paintings, drawings and NRS SALT SPRING sculptures showed the handiwork of the REALTY LTD. participants in the show. GULF ISLANDS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 Fifteen Years Ago 149 Fullord Ganges Road Paged2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, August 29, 1990

1887 - 1990 537-5568 103 years PEMBERTON HOLMES P.O. Box 929, Ganges, B.C. as your good (GULF ISLANDS) LTD, 156 Fulford-Ganges Road neighbour! Victoria Direct Line 652-9225 Fax 652-9225 1887 - 1990

MOUNTAIN VIEWS & SUNSET PICTURESQUE FULFORD SETTING RARE 1/2 ACRE LOT OFF SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! CUL-DE-SAC PRIVATE UNIT 1 "ROSCOMMON ESTATES" $155,000 MLS $55,000 MLS • overlooks Sunset Drive, farms $127,000 2-1/2 parklike acres wood floors,ceramic tile • piped water,hydro, phone 1 level, 1 or 2 bedroom 6 appliances superbly designed & built Jacuzzi,french doors to deck.skylights and cable at paved roadway 2 baths,private patio extra size garage 2 bedrooms • wonderful neighbourhood air-tight wood stove electric heat-no maintenance • Call Wynne Da vies • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers • Call Ann Foerster or Wynne Davies PRESTIGE AREA BEAUTIFUL OLD SCOTT ROAD $89,900 MLS • 2.2 sunny SW facing acres • excellent well-reported 10 gpm • good potential seaview • recent perc test • small cabin & trailer • Call Ann Foerster VALUE PACKED!! HEART OF GANGES ITALIAN RESTAURANT BUS. OPPORTUNITY CHANNEL RIDGE ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES LAKEVIEW HOME THRIVING BUTCHER SHOP IN THE HEART OF GANGES NEW 2 BEDROOM HOME $115,000 MLS-ONLY! $75,000 MLS $69,900 MLS $24,000 MLS $135,000 MLS • bright spacious rooms • licensed dining room plus • perfect retirement home • high quality reputation • outdoor patio • price includes stock fixtures • enjoy your privacy on 2.17 acres • enjoy the view from 2 decks • established clientele • long term lease available • excellent growth potential • underground wiring .radiant heat • fully landscaped • excellent lease in place • room for expansion • located in the heart of artistic • solarium, tile counters • ready for you to move in! • call today for more information • adjacent to new Arts Centre • Ganges Village • close to niking.tennis & golf • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers • Call Carol Fowles • Call Arvid Chalmers • Call Arvid Chalmers • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers

NEAR RUCKLE PARK VESUVIUS VALUE SUNNY WATERFRONT! LAKEFRONT ACRES NEAR LAKE & SEA 4.4 SOUTH FACING ACRES 2 WATERFRONT LOTS WAITING FOR YOUR DREAM HOME! SUPERB LAKE & FARM VIEWS LEVEL FULLY SERVICED LOT $125,000 & $115,000 MLS $83,000 MLS - .95 ACRES $50,000 MLS $68,000 $84,000 MLS • .19 acres or .17 acres • gently slopes to the water • 6.01 interesting acres • extra large 0.58 acre • 6 gpm well • side by side • serviced piped water, hydro, cable • private and sunny • near school,store & beach • architect designed subdivision • superb ocean views and telephone to the lot line • 3 gpm well • minimum sewer hook-up charge • private • breathtaking sunsets • near recreation facilities - gotf • roughed in driveway • friendly .pleasant neighbours • beach access • near beach.ferry, pub, shops • tennis, track, water sports • perc test done • duplex potential • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers • Call Arvid or Kerry Chalmers • Call Ann Foerster • Call Ann Foerster

ARVID CHALMERS 537-2182 MLS Gold, Silver Awards CAROL FOWLES 537-5993 ERIC BOOTH 537 9532 WYNNE DAVIES 537-9484 OFFICE KERRY CHALMERS 537-5823 ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 PAT LLOYD-WALTERS 537-2005 MARY WOODS 537-4539 MLS Gold, Silver Awards 537-5568 J GULF ISLANDS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 PHONE (604) 537-5577 FAX (604) 537-5576

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This charming home has an Terrific investment property. .25 oriental flair to it - 2 bdrms, 2 acre backing Mouat Park in the GRACIOUS ONE LEVEL HOME Conveniently dose to Ganges and bathrooms, loft, skylights, tile, a village. The C-1 zoning offers many with harbour and mouuntain views, pretty pond (complete with three options for retail/commercial with or this very well maintained 2 bdrm mallards), all on 1.44 acres. without the residence. On sewer & This cosy 2 bedroom home is home is set in a nicely landscaped $134,900 MLS. piped water. Reduced to $99,900 conveniently close to Ganges and garden, there's a range kitchen, a SPACIOUS LAKEVIEW FAMILY MLS. is set on a private sunny 1.13 acres spacious livingroom/diningroom HOME CEDAR AND GLASS of gardens and pasture. There is a area, a good sized sun deck, room sizable pond at the bottom of the for development in the basement, pasture which provides a reliable and a fenced garden area for dogs. source of irrigation water. The $129,900 MLS. basement has an additional bedroom and bathroom and could A QUALITY HOME ON 1.75 Close to village, hospital and ACRES doctors' offices, this one level, 2 be developed further. There's lots bedroom home has what retirement of workshop and storage space is all about, small lot on community too! $a&mr. $93,500 MLS. water and sewer. 2 fireplaces, Full basement, main floor and separate dining room, large kitchen A WONDERFUL WEEKEND 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms up interesting mezzanine level master with eating area and more. Call for WATERSIDE RETREAT and an extra bdrm, huge family bdrm & bathroom with vaulted an appointment to view. $144,900 room and bathroom down. Large ceilings, huge windows, two MLS. breakfast area off kitchen plus area woodstoves. Within walking dining. 2 full fireplaces Almost distance of town and school. SUPERB VIEWS WITH ONE 2500' sq ft. for a growing family. $129,000 MLS. LEVEL LIVING 2300+ sq.ft. custom built home with $127,500 MLS many labour-saving devices, AN UNUSUAL INVESTMENT SUNSET DRIVF WATERFRONT situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. OPPORTUNITY $230,000. 10 ACRE VIEW PARCEL

Older well-maintained 2 bedroom ° t »ms cottage sited almost at the water's edge on Booth Inlet. There are good views down the inlet and wonderful summer sunsets. The Good revenue property with Ideal retirement home with super land is flat, nicely treed, and very expansion possibilities. 2 acres with views of Trincomali Channel and gently sloping to the water. There MF Zoning allowing 15 units per Coast Mountains. 2 bedrooms plus are a number of useful outbuildings acre, 33% density. Currently a Private with superb views - moor den, loads of deck space, carport, which complete this exceptional Superb views are available with brand new 6-plex and 4-plex. your boat off this low bank property landscaped with small garden retreat property. $150,000 MLS. minor clearing from a nice level $469,000 MLS. - enjoy the swimming or the shed, great well. $140,000 MLS. plateau building area. Driveway in tranquility of the one bedroom main and hydro almost to building house with its large living/dining CALL DAVID DUKE area. $82,500. SANTY G. FUOCO room with fireolace. alona with its 653-4538 TrM.ll uni UEG