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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. 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