WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1991 Island Living Driftwood Real Estate Galiano event attracts fun-seekers of all ages North Galiano Jamboree pegged a success
North Galiano Island's eleventh annual parade judges Phyllis Harris and John Sib- July 1 Jamboree was one of its best. The bald. Also receiving a first were Struan weather was sunny and warm, the atten Robertson, Dave Koster and Ted Water dance large and there was lots to see and man on the North Galiano fire truck. Thor do. and Hans Bongertman rode the fire truck as well. By ALISTAIR ROSS In line with the wilderness theme of the Driftwood Correspondent Jamboree there was also a raven (Erin Ross), an owl (Kari MacKenzie), (plants Veteran Parade Marshal Norm Russell, Mathers, Willie and Nicholas) and a chip pleased by the many new entries this year, munk tree (Grant MacKenzie). There was got things under way at the 11:30 am. also an imaginary animal (Max Inverarity) starting time. Leading on the hah' mile and "Sebastian" an oversized Leghorn parade route to the community hall was rooster with papier mache head and red felt Constable Mark Stewart of the Sidney wattles. The latter followed Al Chambers RCMP Detachment. Impressive in his red and his Garden Club wheelbarrow of road uniform, Stewart was followed by kilted side flowers. piper Ken McCrimmon of Vancouver. The Galiano Forest Trust float, driven A new entry this year was the Galiano by Ralph Brine and featuring a painted Hikers, dressed for the ascent of Mount panel of Bodega Ridge by Keith Holmes, Galiano (or was it for Mount Everest?). carried at least nine young Galianoites as Ken Allen's fire-red 1925 Speedster passengers. Model T Ford caught the eye of parade Among the animal entries were watchers as did his Rolls Royce with "Taurus" and "Susanna" with their trainer Larry Friend at the wheel and Tom and Shirley Chambers and "Nick" who repre Peggy Liddell as riders — the Jamboree's sented the Golden Retriever Club of B.C. special guests for 1991. Steve Oscko and friends with their 10 The Galiano School Marching Band, steeds brought up the rear of the parade. with pots and pans sounding, had its Master of Ceremonies Nick Francis got debut performance in the Jamboree the afternoon off to a good start and kept parade. George Harris* Great Bodega die program of sports and special events CLOWNING AROUND: Youngsters clutching Canadian flags listen )S*?ta^ Float with CamiUe, Mandella, Sheehan, moving quickly all afternoon. enthralled as North Galiano July 1 Jamboree clown amuses them with his an Simon and Sam as crew, won the ribbon tics. Organizers of the event say warm weather and a good turnout of people en for best private group float, as chosen by JAMBOREE B9 sured the event's success. DnftwoodphMobyAibairHi.. Tour includes "most interesting, prestigious" homes Islanders will have the orjrx>rtunity to • The Beddis Beach "castle," built with through the decks. It is constructed on a created in 1973,200 acres were set aside as take a peek at the "art of island living" at 900 tons of stone by American artist steep slope with no part of the house ac a farming reserve and Gwen Ruckle con this Saturday's eight-home house tour. Windsor Utley and his wife Josie in 1965, tually touching the ground. tinues to raise sheep on the land today. Organizers describe the event as "one of was constructed as a fantasy dwelling com Island artisans are responsible for much Rugs throughout the house were crafted by die many creative approaches to fund-rais plete with bomb shelter. of the furniture and artwork both inside and Mrs. Alfred Ruckle with wool from Ruckle ing" islanders have been involved in to It was extensively renovated and en outside of the home. A modem totem pole sheep. raise $1.3 million for construction of Art- hanced in 1986 by its present owner who symbolizes family members in a Native Many island mementoes — including an Spring — Salt Spring's planned arts centre. inserted giant porthole windows to open up design. antique gun collection and a cast iron cook Eight island homes will be open for a the shelter. • One of Salt Spring's most famous stove in use since 1898 — will be on dis self-guided tour July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 • The "Tree House" was built so that no heritage homes, the Ruckle Farm house play. p.m. Included are some of the island's most trees were cut down but, instead, were in was built in 1907 with a Queen Anne Vic • A Pelletier-designed home will offer "interesting and prestigious homes:" corporated into the design, growing torian design. When Ruckle Park was HOUSE TOUR B2
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its exterior. Large windows and irregular complete redesign and extensive renova room shapes in this "modem and unique" tions it has taken on the look of a west coat home harmonize with the exterior home. Parts of the old studio — beamed landscape. ceiling and large expanses of glass win • A Hank Schubart-designed home at dows — are still visible. The house over Southey Point is strategically built to looks Welbury bay. present a feeling of being at the top of the Whether your Dream Home is large or small, it must start on the drafting board • Engineer Ross Angus and his artist Custom designed for you. it will incorporate all those features important to you, while island. Every room has vaulted ceilings, wife lavished much love and care on a log fully adapting to your property and view, and all of this within your budget. If you skylights and large expanses of glass over choose the right Designer to create your dream, there should be no home that proves people can live in a rustic disappointments, and your dream will be fulfilled. looking the ocean. setting with elegance. The house is con We'll be happy to discuss your plans without obligation. • A modem "old farm house" located in structed with vertical logs on the ground call BILL MONAHAN a quiet pastoral setting shows how special floor and horizontal logs above and is set in THE OMEGA DESIGN TEAM homes can be carved out of the wilderness. a peaceful cedar grove. SALTSPRING ISLAND *mmmm The house is complete with split rail fen o P.O. BOX 63 GANGES B.C. VOS 1EO PHONE 537 4290 ces, newly constructed gardens and a flock Tickets for the house tour are $12. They of ducks. can be purchased at the Saturday Farmers's • The Riley house was an old art studio Market in Ganges, et cetera book store, or when it was purchased in 1988. After a Paterson's food store in Fulford Harbour. NORTHWEST TRANSPORT LTD. LONG DISTANCE & OVERSEAS BRIDGE Tricks MOVING & STORAGE Salt Spring & Gulf Islands District Gulf Islands Bridge Club winners on Winners on July 2 were: OUT OF TOWN CALL COLLECT: June 25 were as follows: GRAHAM (Scotty) DICKSON NORTH-SOUTH Moving Consultant NORTH-SOUTH Connor Hunt and Shirley Love; Helen Helen Shandro and Isabelle Richardson; Shandro and Isabelle Richardson; Don Atlas Van Lines Agent Rob and Sue Bradford; June Knowles and Nemeth and Chuck Beasley. Victoria: (604) 479-6444 Don Hull. World Class Moving Ganges: (604) 537-4839 EAST-WEST EAST-WEST Fred Struve and Peter Jacquest; Blanche Keith Lavender and Trevor Taylor, Jim Poborsa and Jim Burford; Pam and Gerald Burford and Blanche Poborsa; Rob and Sue Foard. Bradford; June Knowles and Don Hull. A MO VING EXPERIENCE... RECYCLE THIS PAPER REGULAR B.C. — ONTARIO SERVICE •All new Air Ride System to cushion your possessions. • Unique van designed to include an automobile. "We take pride in our First Class Service Jonathan Yardlev- architect our Lower Rates and our Independence." fl With over 16 years ja» ^O!^|J!?^3 Mfcjga^BgflBES^':.«*" X+M 1 P»A experience on the Gulf $F* -* Islands I wil work with a^&w* M t^s-JP'n&i / i P > » Jl*', McCully's you to steer your project *^te*t- * Tl y ii <~ 4£ |*& trom idea to reality. MRBK^' J'*J !£"••''iM\ f « •^£> Long Distance Projects may vary from >IW?^r w simple additions and jxfh*. JH *H Wfr~- Jf J ?#|LV . J renovations to new M iv^Pwlif- . . ***<3 "* Moving & houses and commercial >vr • "H ^m development Full *£ *F personal service is 5* ft*-'- *~& provided with free initial mmmass^ *afe*HE—^p. consultation , ZL4 Jonathan P.M. Yardley ^_j D'D A'cn iB'rm IWAI8C MRAIC RIBA j 1 \ ^a 1 * ilrjr ^Bfe •^81 l~& p.o. box 960, ganges b c £S2r -4V-.... tei 537-2831 t» 537-9931 ^ t •••• The Island's First Local Moving Company ntt.r-n Inriiad at IDA ramlviw rnar * W«dnwday. July 10, 1991 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P»g« B3
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IN-TOWN REVENUE VIEW LOT WATERFRONT COTTAGE THIS VIEW COULD BE YOURS
Lot 4, Channel Ridge, driveway in, water, power, phone, excellent views, With a little TLC this 2 br cottage Exclusive neighbourhood, breathtaking 3 bedroom home with shop on .31 sunsets. Price $75,000. would make an ideal get-a-way or views down Sansum Narrows. Vendor level acre, fruit trees, garden, new SUNSATIONAL starter home. Situated on a sunny half will build to suit on this sunny lot. Price metal roof. Price $130,400 MLS. acre lot with easy access to waterfront. $84,500. LAKEVIEW SUNSETS! I Located within walking distanoe of golf VERY PRETTY PROPERTY & tennis. $134,900 MLS. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR 1ST HOME?
Executive style 3 bedroom home on a Quality built 3 bed, 3 bath seaview 1.67 parklike acres with southwest private, sunny landscaped 1 acre. home on .52 acres. Large family room, Large decks, BBQ, separate den & exposure; easy access & fully custom oak cabinets, vaulted wood serviced; excellent neighbourhood. private suite for B&B. House includes ceilings, attached garage and a wrap oak flooring, fireplace, skylights and Well constructed two bedroom rancher Price $69,000 MLS. around deck are but a few of the on a quiet deadend road. Lovely 3 GREAT LOCATION sprinkler system! $234,500 MLS. features of this exceptional family, EASY CARE LIVING acre parcel with good well. Property home. Price $209,000 MLS. backs onto Mouats Excellent value. NEW LISTING $125,000 MLS. RARE - MULTI - FAMILY ZONED
Super hobby farm potential. Property is fenced with pasture in place. Enjoy Large ranch style home, near Long all day sun from your natural building Executive style, 2 br home near Harbour ferry. Two or three bedrooms, Vesuvius. Sunny, warm landscaped large lot, good exposure. Price site. Price $69,000 MLS. Over 2 acres of beautiful seaview SUPER VIEW ACREAGE yard with large paved parking area. $149,000. acreage in Ganges Approved plans & HOT TUB on huge south facing deck. PARKER ISLAND permits for 23 unit family oriented House includes many closets and development dose to hospital and the storage areas. $159,000 MLS. village Cal L/S for further details MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION $460,000 MLS. PERFECTLY CHARMING
10 acre lots priced from $57,500 Excellent waterfront, water and power Very sunny parklike 9.89 acre. on some properties, access roads, Selection of excellent view building water access with dock. Selling fast!! sites. Only minutes to Vesuvius beach, 75% sold. $57,500 4 up. Nestled on 236 acres this 2 br ferry and pub. Water, hydro, and cable Executive style house on 2-1/3 acres UNDER CONSTRUCTION bungalow offers hardwood floors. at lot line. $169,000. of lakdfront. Energy efficient. Wood trench doors. 5 appliances, plus WATERFRONT ACREAGE floors. Wonderful family home. Was covered veranda. Cute, cozy and a 30 $323,500. Now $289,000. Vendor gpm well $169,000 MLS wants action. GET-A-WAY ACREAGE WITH REVENUE!
New 3 bedroom home, quality constuction, ready July or August, pick your colours, etc. Located in phase New 3 bedroom home located on 3 five, Channel Ridge. Great sea and acres of low bank ooeanfront. Good mountain views, westerly exposure, Lovely 2 acres with totally renovated 2 beach, moorage and swimming. Price beautiful sunsets. Price $259,000. br bungalow. Cute and cozy, 3 $395,000 MLS. GOOD VALUE appliances & ready to move right in. HOBBY FARM POTENTIAL Private centrally located 4.95 acres. Property has seaview, fruit trees & Cottage/studio revenue $975/mon. great soil. Make your offer today. Drilled well, 4 gpm. Buried power to $137,500 MLS. outbuildings. $153,900. REVENUE INVESTMENT SEMI-WATERFRONT ACREAGE
V*SP 11 acres of seaview property newly landscaped, large flat area for garden and parklike setting, plus 3 bedroom This 2.83 acre parcel offers a natural home, two bathrooms, sunken dining building site that overlooks very level Panoramic ocean views! Solid oak room and living room with fireplace, Vendor wants offers! Side x side arable ground that lends itself to flooring, rock fireplace. Vegetable & kitchen & nook, utility room, storage duplex. 3 br per side, both sides gardening or pasture for animals. rose garden, all on parklike setting. room, plus double garage. Price below presently rented. Excellent investment SuDer location. Call today. $52,500 Resident eagles! $227,000. appraisal at $189,000 MLS. & priced to sell. $149,000 MLS. MLS. *
DICKTRORY MEL TOPPING MAGGIE SMITH TOM PRINGLE 537-2236 (RES) 537-2426 (RES) 537-2913 (RES.) 537-9996 (RES.)
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Efficient, effective Call PETER LAMB Saturna's big day takes real estate service.. Office 537-5577 Fax 537-5576 place without a hitch GULF ISIANDS REALTY LTD.#vJ fife Under sunny skies on the July 1 Canada loon darts) were all busy with steady cus P O Box 750. Ganges, B.C. V0S 1 E0 Day holiday, Satuma held another success tomers. ful, well-attended lamb bake. The face painting booth was popular with the youngsters and as the day By LYNNE PIPER progressed, children with smiling faces Driftwood Correspondent sporting unicorns, flowers, lambs (to name a few of the popular motifs) were seen SUNNY, VIEW AND LOADS OF ROOM Worries about getting it all together and wandering around the grounds enjoying whether or not the weather would their day. cooperate were all forgotten when Monday Participation in the races and sports arrived and the "big day" was here. events was brisk and continual. Volleyball Boaters that had anchored or moored in games occupied athletes throughout the Winter Cove over night were early patrons day. Muscles were put to the test during the lining up for tickets to the lamb dinner and traditional tug-a-war pull and skills were men anxiously waiting for the booths to evident at the new event: the horseshoe open and events to start. pilch. As the afternoon progressed and line ups started for the serving of the piece de resistance — the lamb dinner — it was ob SATURNA vious a good time was underway. Thank you everyone for donating your ISLAIMD skills and time to this annual event — you know who you arc. First time offered-, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with full basement, double garage & family room offers easy care garden with small orchard and a wide S/W view to Stuart Channel. Too many features to list. Call exclusive agent for more info or And, a thanks goes out to the many appointment to view $289,000. people from near and far who attended and NEWS made our community event a success. SANTY G. FUOCO 537-2773 The day's events were well under way Congratulations MLS GOLD AWARD WINNER by 11 a.m. and more patrons arrived via the ferry. We have been remiss in this column in As I looked around the Winter Cove ball not extending congratulations to Faedra GULF ISIANDS REALTY LTD. park at the transformation that had taken Campbell and Tony Silverberg. Faedra and place, it became clear that the day would Tony graduated from Grade 12 at Gulf Is P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 be successful. lands Secondary School. Phone (604) 537-5577 The coffee and tea booth, the hot dog Congratulations also go to David Miller, booth, die ice cream, pop and candy booth, Les Sohier, Fegus Oglvie and Anika the crafts booth, the raffle ticket booth and Ropars who graduated from junior high on the games booms (coconut shy, bingo, bal Mayne Island. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥•¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ See lamb bake photos in next week's Driftwood 0 Fairfield ^ijtit^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ i RealtY-CK. ¥ LOW BANK WATERFRONT ¥ MUST BE SOLD—$136,900 * Expansive outlooks ¥ ¥ * .61 acre. Price Road NORTH END — FERNWOOD * 4 bdrm home ¥ * * Large sundeck ¥ A wonderful 3 bedroom 2/2 bath * * Walking beach ¥ family home. 1900 sq. ft. overall with rec room (wood burning ¥ * $325,000 ¥ stove), guest room, huge garage/ ¥ workshop (500 sq. ft.) carport with ¥ 300 sq. ft, covered deck, Jacuzzi ¥ ¥ style tub, thermo windows, etc. WATERFRONT ESTATE ¥ Located a short walk from the " 4.6 acres, s.w. exposure ¥ ocean on a delightful 1/2 acre ¥ *38O0 sq.ft. home fully landscaped property, ¥ serviced with sewer and water. * Guest cabin Excellent elementary school a * Your own waterfall ¥ short walk away. Vendor has * 450 ft. beachfront ¥ bought and is ready to move. All ¥ offers seriously considered. ¥ ¥ Please call mel ¥ MLS 32307 WATERFRONT ACREAGE ¥ * 1.4 parklike acres ¥ * 3 bdrm home ¥ 2732 SOUTHEY PT. t •115'beachfront ¥ $209,000 ¥ * Mooring float ¥ ¥ * Safe swimming Unique custom design and * $229,000 ¥ construction. 1900 sq. ft. overall. ¥ ¥ Extensive use of oakwainscotting, ¥ bay windows and stained glass. ¥ Red brick fireplace. Four ¥ ¥ bedrooms, Jacuzzi bath, Jenn-Air ¥ ^mondcfub kitchen, breakfast nook, full ¥ dining, rec room, garage, ¥ LIANE READ PAUL GREENBAUM ¥ woodshed and storage. Wonderful ¥ 537-4287 537 5064 (24 hours) parklike 2.35 acre property PAGER 388-6275 (#1042) Van. Dir 2785595 Vic. Dir. 656 5554 ¥ providing peace and seclusion. ¥ Must be viewed inside and out. ************************** MLS 31205
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SHEEP SHAPE: These two black-faced sheep were happy to be clippd during recent hot weather. They were last seen inspecting passers-by on Cusheon lake Road on Salt Spring.
Driftwood photo by Derrick Lundy
W*&H*# ARTHUR BLACK
If there's one thing Canadians are good the largest urban slag heap in the world, at, it's laughing at each other. they were going to have to do something There are Newfie Jokes, of course. And about Sudbury's Noriega-like complexion. Hogtown Jokes. So they started hauling in topsoil and Calgarians tell jokes about Edmon- throwing seeds around. So far they've tonians. Oiler fans respond with knee-slap- spent about S14 million and reclaimed pers about the flickering Flames. some 1,500 acres of scrubland and Chic Montrealers snicker over Toronto hardpan. In the past 15 years they've Wannabes, while World-Class Toron- planted well over a million trees. tonians chortle at Lunchbucket Hamil- What's particularly ironic is where near tonians. ly half of those seedlings began life. But there's one Canuck joke you don't Three-quarters of a mile underground. hear much any more: the Sudbury Joke. In a mine shaft. Sudbury jokes u.;ed to be a whole sub Creighton No. 9 shaft, to be precise. The species of humour in this country. seedlings were germinated last January, What do you call a guy from Sudbury? coddled under 1,000 watt metal halide Rocky. lights for the next four months and finally Sudbury: the town where you find a transplanted above ground in the late pretty girl behind every tree. spring. Sudbury jokes were based on the way Creighton No. 9 shaft makes a great that northern Ontario town used to look — greenhouse. The temperature is a constant jsaKtv which is to say, ugly. Years of industrial 75 degrees. There's plenty of surplus FREE-SPIRITED LIFESTYLE BY THE SEA rapine had denuded the landscape around water and electricity from the mining the town, leaving it looking like the arse operations. end of some lifeless space asteroid. And very few browsing moose or OPEN HOUSE The funniest Sudbury joke was no joke hungry budworms are found three quarters at all — back in the sixties, Apollo of a mile down a hardrock mine. astronauts really did go to Sudbury to get There's even greater irony at work here. Saturday & Sunday 1 -4 pm familiar with the landscape they would The Creighton mine belongs to Inco. soon see on the moon. Phase I SOLD OUT Inco? Aren't they the folks who put up Phase II Three quarters SOLD OUT I don't know where NASA astronauts the great filthy smokestack Americans Phase III Under construction train these days — the New York Bronx, claim is the biggest single source of sul October occupancy maybe — but it isn't Sudbury. The city has phur dioxide pollution on the continent? changed. Urban cosmeticians have been Yup. And Creighton No. 9 is part of a - Sunshine and sparkling seaviews busy these past couple of decades and Sud nickel mine that helped to give Sudbury - Best island value - quality construction, quality finishing bury is almost — well, dammit—pretty. it's Hobs of Hell reputation years ago. - Bright, spacious floor plans Sudbury has a lot to work with — for Last year, this mine shaft contributed - Private moorage starters, it's got seven, count 'em seven, 55,000 jack and red pine seedlings to the - Landscaped grounds, maintenance-free freshwater lakes within the city limits. beautification of Sudbury. - Conveniently located within five minute walk of the That's seven fish-bearing, swimmable Looks like Creighton No. 9 — and Inco amenities of Ganges Village lakes. — are starting to pay their civic dues. - Priced from $155,900 Compare that with Toronto which has Looks tike Sudbury isn't Moon Country 13 public beaches — all of them closed due anymore. to pollution each summer. Looks like the Sudbury Joke is on the Call your local realtor for an appointment to view. Mostly what's changed in Sudbury is rest of us. that it's a heck of a lot greener than it was a couple of decades ago. What used to be stark boulders, gravel and craters is now ENCHANTMENT .59 PRETTY ACRE ON SUNSET DRIVE - NEW LISTING fuzzed over with a green mantle of grasses, You will be captivated by this charming circular home Nicely wooded, with path to potential building site. bush and trees. featuring Master-Crafted rock gardens & stone fireplace. Community water. $59,000. Back in the late 1970s, Sudbury city The skylit central ceiling lights the upper "studio" which overlooks the spacious living/dining area. 2 or 3 bedrooms. CEDARVIEW MOBILE HOM muwNVESTMEN T OPP. fathers realized that unless they wanted to Sun, large cedars & firs, & marvelous rock wall for privacy. £0 go into the Guinness Book of Records as MUST BE SEEN $159,900. EXCLUSIVE DUCK BAY WATERFRONT - NEW LISTING For the discerning buyer. Schubart designed. Upper level MOBILE WITH A VIEW - NEW LISTING fully self-contained for retirement ease. 3 brs on lower level 950 sq.ft. mobile home for the young family & children; or for family or guests. This 2200 sq.ft. gracious home is on for one level retirement living. Community water & sewer on 1.92 acres with easy to care for landscaping & paved drive. .59 acre. $96,000. $375,000.
To inquire on the above properties please call Gary Greico at *l ISLAND BOUND Office 537-5892 Res. 537-2086 Page B6 QULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, July 10, 1991
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A J %• FOR THE DISCRIMINATING PURCHASER Custom designed 3 br home with WEEKEND RETREAT spectacular views of ML Baker, Outer LOW BANK WATERFRONT MAGIC Islands, city lights & Ganges Harbour BOATERS DREAM Just steps from StMary Lake, this r cozy little house is nestled amongst Sunny, tranquil 2.94 acres with 350 ft. This 2 year old home offers a mynad The only south facing waterfront lot for the trees on a very pretty 2 acre of lowbank magic enjoying expansive of features - from the oak & tile entry sale in this specatcular setting st ocean and island vistas. This lovely and sumptuous master suite, to over Musgrave Landing. Ownership property. Asking only $115,000 MLS. CALL EILEEN LARSEN spacious three bedroom home also is 1100 sq.ft. of decks facing the view. includes sheltered year round enhanced with a low maintenance $335,000 MLS. moorage at the private marina. A rare PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING garden. Guest cottage for summer fun. CALL PAT JACQUEST opportunity to own one of the best lots Price reduced to $309,000. New 3 bedroom home and 600 sq.ft. at Musgrave. $150,000 MLS. ANNE WATSON cabin on 5 acres. Very sunny quiet CALL BRIAN BETTS area with valley and mountain views. 15 gallon per minutes well. List price $215,000. GST included. CALL FINN RONNE EARN WHILE YOU OWN FORE!!! Neat as a pin strata title duplex. One Just out your back door yet only WHERE FAMILY FUN BEGINS level living with 2 brs, 4 appliances, minutes from town and schools. Older Comfy 3 br contemporary hideaway and carport on each side. New Osburn character home with suite, hot tub and sitting on a ridge soaking up the sun. wood stoves to cheer you in winter an acre of land On municipal water as Wonderful expansive views of Active and nearby Femwood beach for CONTEMPORARY RANCHER well. Call for your appointment, now! Pass, Mt. Baker, sea & mountains. summer fun. Walk to school, store & Luxurious 3 br home on 2 acres of Only $139,900 MLS. Easy care 2 acres make this an ideal sea. $139,000 MLS. easy care property. Large workshop, CALL GEORGE PUHARICH PEACEFUL 1-1/2 ACRE island retreat! $145,000 MLS. CALL PATJACQUEST garage. Expansive lake and mountain views. Very sunny, private setting in Superb quality. Beautiful living room CALL PAUL TANNER area of good homes. Open air living and dining room. Attractive efficient DON'T FENCE ME IN design. $225,000 MLS. kitchen. Handcrafted cabinets. Large Texas size lot at Musgrave Landing. CALL FINN RONNE family room. More room in the 439 acres, yes, 439 acres of sunny basement. Accomodating hot tub. south west view property. Part of the These people have bought another Musgrave Strata subdivision which home so try your offer. Asking includes dock space at the private $189,500 MLS. marina. Short walk to ocean, power at CALL PAUL TANNER property. $550,000 MLS. CALL BRIAN BETTS ARE YOU STILL LOOKING? BEST BUY, SAY BYE! For a secluded acreage and a decent This cutie won't last much longer! 1 br family home? Maybe your realtor bright, sunny bungalow located in a doesn't want to drive to the south end good neighbourhood, close to beach of Salt Spring Island - call George and access On .50 acre, beautiful trees you'll be pleasantly surprised! Only and gardens. See it with me while you $139,900 LD. can, there's not much out there! CALL GEORGE PUHARICH $109,900 MLS. CALL SARA FEE DISCOVERY ISLAND STRIKING BUSINESS WOODSY FAMILY HOME SUNNY VESUVIUS Just minutes from Oak Bay Marina. You'll be bowled over when you see BOOTH CANAL WATERFRONT Delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, wel1 Comfortable home on an acre with Truly unique 8 acre waterfront this opportunity in this business. built home on 1/2 acre treed lot. From this beautiful 3.45 acres you can quest cottage and easy care grounds. paradise. Old growth forest huge lawn Bowling alley, restaurant, video arcade Peaceful view of large farm and only canoe, kayak, and bird watch. There is Close to beach, pub, busline and ferry. area and breathtaking view of Olympic and pool tables. Included is a superb minutes by car from ferry, pub, store a seasonal creek, a pond, a dug well, Asking $129,900 MLS 32674. Peninsula, San Juans and Gulf four bedroom home with swimming and beach Partially finished basement and a driveway Excellent soil. Cleared CALL MARY SMALL Islands. The only privately owned pool and hot tub All this on 3-1/2 with garage Call me to view $149,900 orchard area and building site. Asking property on Discovery Island. acres. $575,000 MLS. MLS. $89,000 MLS. $395,000 MLS. CALL BRIAN BETTS CALL BRIAN BETTS CALL PAUL TANNER CALL BRIAN BETTS OR JANET MARSHALL PFMTIIDinM A\A/ADn HFFirF r e T \A/F rn\/FR Al I TUF mil F IQI AKinQ Wednesday. July 10. 1991 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pegs B7 f*= -aS )LJ LT- INNE ANNE WATSON BEV JOSEPHSON GEORGE PUHARICH PETER W. BAROON FELICITY GRANT PAUL TANNER TOM HOOVER MARY SMALL lep. Sales Rep Sales Rep Sales Rep Sales Rep Sales Rep Sales Rep Sales Rep Principal Agent 790 537-2284 537-2532 537-911.1 653-4576 537-2374 537-4509 537-5918 537-5176 SALT SPRING ISLAND PROPERTIES lOUNTRY QUIET HOME HUNTER'S BLUES? YOU SNOOZE...YOU LOSE! WATCHING PRICES CUMB? LIFESTYLE TO FREEDOM k>od quality building lot with pretty I can put you in your own home for Walk to town from this 8 year old Mere's your chance to buy a cute 2 UNIT #19 ea & mountain views. All ready to go what you're paying in rent right now! rancher. Spacious rooms, cheerful oak bedroom home, have 5 acres of Move right into this beautifully nth drilled well in place. Just set up Quit subsidising your landlord's trips to kitchen, and big brick FP make this an pasture and pond, yet only pay a appointed townhome with sweeping our mobile home or get out your Reno, and send him a postcard from appealing home. Sunny, private minimum amount down. $27,900 will views of Ganges Harbour. Located ammer. Only a stroll to the beach. Hawaii next winter! Yes - $19,900 setting with some sea glimpses. BIG get you the mobile, $275 a month for within walking distance of town. Price 39,000 MLS. MLS. BONUS - attached garage could the land. Yes, only $27,900 MLS. reduced to an inviting $174,500 MLS. tALLPAULTANNER CALL GEORGE PUHARICH convert to a family room or 3rd CALL GEORGE PUHARICH CALL ANNE WATSON bedroom. $129,000 MLS. OR EILEEN LARSEN CALL SARA FEE SUNNY LAKEVIEW PROPERTY rOUR FIRST TIME? The perfect spot for your year round or ONE LEVEL LIVING - UNIT #29 189,900 MLS weekend paradise $59,900 MLS Look into a lifestyle. Look into an "ry this one! Pretty cottage on .20 of CALL ANNE WATSON opportunity Finely finished, spacious, FIVE ACRES OF PEACE conveniently located to the village of in acre. Part basement, two A GARDEN OF EARTHLY Attractive treed acreage with a redrooms. Ideal starter or weekender. Ganges, enjoying ocean views. . roughed in driveway to building site. DEUGHTS $155,900 )all for full details. Beautifully cared for older home with Warm, sunny exposure. Just minutes ;ALL MARY SMALL CALL EILEEN LARSEN to village. $61,500 MLS. outstanding seaviews sited on 2.5 OR ANNE WATSON acres of spectacular gardens, orchard CALL PATJACQUEST and wood. All the luxury of today combined with yesteryears charm. $325,000 MLS. PAUL TANNER YOU CAN CHOOSE!! TWO HOMES NEW LISTING On 6.18 sunny, level arable acres, New 2-3 bdrm, 1100 sq.ft. home in mostly fenced. Two carports with process of construction, with full paved driveways plus several basement. Choose to suit your own AMAZING SPACE outbuildings. Excellent location close taste, the finishing colours and Located in the heart of Ganges, this 11 to town. Subdivision potential. flooring. Just minutes to the beach. commercial 3 storey building offers $189,000 MLS. Ocean views from this .74 acre gently good revenue potential. $395,000. CALL BEV JOSEPHSON sloping lot. $144,900 MLS. Also available is the neighbouring CALL FINN RONNE vacant lot at $125,000 & the restaurant AFFORDABLE HOUSING business at $70,000. Fantastic Make an investment in your future! gqucvP location adjacent to the proposed Arts VESUVIUS BAY Nearly new duplex with reliable Centre makes this a solid investment. PLACE IN THE SQUARE In popular and sunny Vesuvius Bay tenants in place. Each side is MLS. Prestigious high traffic commercial sits this immaculate one level, comprised of 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, CALL PATJACQUEST centre in heart of Ganges. 4385 sq.ft. tastefully decorated home. Wal to pub, with light and bright living areas, and restaurant space on 2 levels, 1670 ferry, store and great beach. You'll enjoys views of Trincomali Channel. sq.ft. down-up street front retial and love the glass enclosed hot tub off the Call me for details. $159,900 MLS. 2100 sq.ft. store fronts. Call Bev for master bedroom. Call me now. CALL PAT JACQUEST details. MLS. $159,000 MLS. CALLBEVJOSEPHSON CALL BRIAN BETTS DOGWOOD ESTATES 5 to 10 acre parcels. From valley views with sunny outcroppings, to arable pasture, these north end properties offer a peaceful environment for the hobby farm enthusiast, or for anyone looking for SUNNY VESUVIUS complete privacy, vendor financing Possible seaviews-on this very sunny abailable and starting at $59,500 MLS lot at the end of a cul-de-sac In a CALL EILEEN LARSEN lovely neighbourhood. This is a SPECTACULAR MUSGRAVE ALL THE HARD WORK IS DONE sleeper. Don't pass it up Only $59,000 WATERFRONT Superb quality and craftmanship. Pine MLS. This unique development offers SUNRISE SUPREME T&G ceiling, skylights, quality cabinets. CALL BEV JOSEPHSON impressive scenery in the heart of a Start your day off by enjoying the Built in wall oven, countertop stove LIKE HITTING THE JACKPOT! boating and fishing paradise. spectacular sunrise from this near new fridge, washer and dryer included! Popular 77 seat licensed dining room Unparalled beauty surrounds this home. Panoramic Outer Islands and Some lovely panoramic views. WHY PAY RENT! and pizza restaurant Excellent lease entire area, incredible sunsets and mainland mountain views. This well $175,000 MLS. 3.16 acres, level, arable and sunny. available from owner/landlord abundant wildlife. A sheltered marina built home is only minutes from the CALL BEV JOSEPHSON Partially fenced - and - 2 bdrm mobile Fantastic location adjacent to a new for the use of property owners is village and is on community water. to live in while you build. $69,000 proposed Arts Centre. A great included. Starting at $79,000 MLS. $173,500 MLS. MLS. opportunity! $70,000 MLS. CALL BRIAN BETTS CALL BRIAN BETTS CALL BEV JOSEPHSON CALL PATJACQUEST CENTURION® AWARD OFFICE f )1. \ QUALITY SERVICE - QUALITY RESULTS Pago B8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. July 10. 1991 ISLAND LIVING Jamboree becomes conservation-conscious meeting. Pie a-la-mode An overflow meeting held at the South Susan Friend and her food committee at Hall in early June did not manage to elect the North Galiano Jamboree were deter the required members so the formal vote mined to make a public statement about GALIANO ISLAND^" was organized. Unsuccessful candidates conservation and to set an example. Frank Hillier and Andy Turner are to be saving in the use of paper and plastic. Bob Knowles, John Scoones and Carolyn congratulated for their community spirit in By ALISTAIR ROSS When the clean up was completed, Canfield. running for positions on the elected body. Driftwood Correspondent grounds man Gary Moore proudly dis With the change in ownership of much played a single large bag of refuse to be of MacMillan Bloedel's former forest With the cooperation of the North taken to the solid waste area. Not at all bad lands, the APC's role in the island's future Galiano Community Association, enough for an event where 700 or 800 people were development has taken on new and added Solid waste alternatives side plates were collected before Canada served, it was felt importance. This fact is doubtless behind Sponsored by the Galiano Club, a meet Day to serve all 300 pieces of pie a-la- the new interest Galiano voters have shown ing to discuss solutions to the island's solid mode without resorting to the use of paper in who their APC members are, and what plates. With a small return deposit paid, the waste problems is scheduled for the ac they represent. tivity centre for 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, returned plates then went into a soaking bin A new trend In the past, APC members have been and from there, at the close of the ac July 13. All householders are encouraged More than 300 Galiano householders elected by a show of hands at a public to attend. tivities, into the dishwasher. All arc now cast votes on Saturday, June 29 to elect ready for re-use. members to the island's Advisory Planning An opportune sale of rice bowls made Commission. r possible the serving of the chili in recycl i KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE able containers as well, allowing a further In a very close race those elected were i GULF ISLANDS i REAL ESTATE MARKET IT'S NO i LAUGHING MATTER! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Houses are rapidly &TA1 escalating in price and Send a cheque or money order to: rents are following. Don't be shy—your future econ Gulf islands Drif twood omic independence IS worth talking about! Call Box. 250 Ganges B.C., V0S 1E0 me now and let's discuss how you can put your Name family into your own place for your current rent Address Oniui){. payments! It's only $19,9001 GEORGE PUHARICH Or use your VISA • or CALL GEORGE NOWi Salt Spring Island MASTERCARD • for a personal Specialist'' ISLANDS REALTY LTD. appointment. Card # 1101 Grace Point Square Bus. (604) 537-9981 Expiry date P.O. Box 454 Res. (604)537-9111 Ganges, B.C. V0S 1E0 Fax. (604) 537-9551 YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES: n the Gulf Islands, $22.47*; Elsewhere in Canada, $31.03*; Foreign, $83.00. "Includes G.S.T. ..»,— )M JANET MARSHALL PAUL TANNER VIRGINIA MARR FLYNN MARR SUE FOOTE JOHN FOOTE ALEX FRASER DON PIPER Saauma Sanaa Rap. Galiano Salai Rap Mayna Salaa Rap. Mayn* Siln Rap. P*nd*r Silta R«p Pandar Sanaa Rap. Pandar Sanaa Rap. Galiano Sal«« Rap. 539-2121 539-2002 539-2002 539-5527 539-5527 629-6417 629-6417 629-6494 GALIANO ISLAND MAYNE ISLAND PENDER ISLAND SATURNA ISLAND GARDEN WITH EASE "RUSTIC WATERFRONT 1/3 of an acre, 988 sq. ft. modular home on a con AGE" cement foundation, 2 bedrooms, family room Move in before summer to this 3 bedroom, with airtight stove, raised garden beds, cistern clean & cosy cottage. You'll enjoy the safe system, completely fenced yard and walk-on beach, the stone fireplace and sunny workshop...all for $79,900 MLS. balcony overlooking the water. $145,000. VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR at 539-5527 DON PIPER at 539-2121 GOLF CLUBHOUSE NEIGHBOUR Pager 253-7596 #5073 Quality built, well insulated 4 bedroom, 2100 THOROUGHLY MODERN" sq.ft. home with den/office, and suite in OCEANFRONT! $285.000 2 bedroom home on sunny south facing lot above-ground basement. On water system with 2 level 3 bdrm. home with outstanding views of SUNNY U-FINISH over 4 acres. Water view, moorage available, .93 acre and attached single garage. $198,000 the ocean, islands & the Olympics. Call could expand to B&B. $165,000. MLS. This well-constructed house on .42 acre is JOHN & SUE at 629-6417 DON PIPER at 539-2121 PAUL TANNER at 539-2002 finished to lock-up. A lovely sunny location or 655-3411 close to beaches in Bennett Bay. $82,900 MLS. To view call NEW HOMES... "EXCELLENT BUILDING LOTS" VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR at 539-5527 FROM S99.000-S119.000 1. 128 East Point Rd. .41 ac. level walk to ferry, Pager 253-7596 #5073 hydro, water. $17,000. 3 terrific homes from which to choose...private, acreage or oceanview. Call 2. 113 Sunset Blvd. .60 ac. level valley lot, MAYNE ISLAND JOHN & SUE at 629-6417 hydro, water, dose to beach. $25,000. A COUNTRY ACRE or 655-3411 3. 103 Narvaez Bay Rd. 3.67 ac. well treed, SINGLE FAMILY "DUPLEX" A 2-bedroom modular country home on 1.2 sunny, water, hydro. $49,500. On Galiano Golf Course - Watch the golfer putt acres with a valley farm view. Privacy, fruit ACREAGE -S45.000 4. 162 Cliffside Rd. .65 ac. fabulous view to from the expansive sundecks - 2800 sq.ft., 4 trees, sun and soil to garden. This is an San Juans, waterfront. $69,000. bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, living affordable island home. Only $97,000!! 2 ac. on S. Pender with easy access, cleared 5. 616 Tumbo Channel Rd .39 ac. close to rooms, fireplaces, dining rooms! 1.17 acres on bldg. site & ocean view. Call d-, -re rrrv, ail c VIRGINIA & FLYNN MARR at S90JW97 inUM P. CIIC olMOCH7 beach access. $19,000. Wednesday. July 10, 1991 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page B9 ISLAND LIVING JAMBOREE From Page Bl Robin Allen's Galiano School Dance group impressed viewers, as did the Galiano Singers in their two numbers. The PARADING THROUGH Scottish Country Dancers in traditional TOWN: Young pirate was dress, performed three dances — a jig "On one of numerous entries Bodega Ridge" written for the occasion, a in North Galiano July 1 strathspey medley "Autumn in Appin" and parade. The morning "the Flower of the Quern," and a reel, "The event kicked off a day full Scots-Canadian" written by Liz lohnston of celebratory activities. of Surrey, B.C. The food booth, in the capable hands of unflwood porto by Alisuir ROM Susan friend, sold out early. Manzanita chili. Bodega hot dogs and ridge cones were all delicious and deservedly popular. In the community hall, Dawn Christian assembled a display of books and illustra tive material featuring the ecology of Bodega Ridge. This, coupled with her moss garden, photos of the ridge and displays of Bodega Ridge all-cotton shirts and Shari Street's new ridge posters, all helped promote the theme. Also to be viewed here were enlarged photographs by Bill Staford of the North ern Lights as seen from his home early in June. The Needle Guild's nearly finished queen-sized quilt filled one corner of the display area. Elsewhere there was a history HOBBY FARM of island July 1 celebrations and a tribute to 142 SWANSON DRIVE EXECUTIVE OCEANFRONT PRICE REDUCED! 18 acre farm property just minutes from Ganges, the Robsons and Gamers, who were to be Wish you could live in Ganges? Would WELBURYBAY honoured guests at the Jamboree, but due great value, 4 bdrm, 2 bath residence you like a pet or two, home occupation Exquisitely finished 4,000 sq.ft. home & large bam with live-in suite. Storage to illness were unable to attend. or professional office? on easy care .69 acre oceanfront property fronting on Welbury Bay. bins, fenced and cross-fenced. Value Drive by for a look at the landscaped $179,900 MLS. grounds, then call for information and Steps to beach with foreshore lease in Floral arrangements made in their an appointment to view this place. Oceanfront living at it's finest! one-oLa-Kind Ganges home. $175,000 $750,000 MLS. Call Ed Davis. honour by Aini Haksi were delivered to MLS. Call Jessis James. their homes later in the day. A special feature of the Jamboree this VIEW ACREAGE year was a competitive flower show spon Looking for seclusion? Enjoy privacy? sored by the Garden Club. Show stewards Want an ocean view? Here is a lovely 5 acre property waiting for a sensitive were Carolyn Canfield and John Sibbald. planner. Beautiful trees, year round Edith Wishart prepared the show booklets creek, arable soil, all for $79,000. Call and classification cards. Exhibitors were Jessie James for map and details OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW DELIGHT few but the quality was good. Thanks to Comfortable 3 br, 2 bath log home on George Stephen, Monica Roots, Margaret GAUANO ISLAND landscaped acre with outstanding Edgar, Shirley Chambers, Audrey Cook IMMACULATE OCEANFRONT LOW BANK OCEANFRONT Trincomali & mountain views. Sunny HOME WHALER BAY OPPORTUNITY location with public ocean access and this writer, the show's success was as Almost new 2 bedroom executive Outstanding 1.76 acre south facing nearby. Value $164,900 MLS. Call Ed sured. oceanfront home situated on easy oceanfront residence with walk on Davis Aini Haksi, assisted by Audrey Simas, care low bank lot with spectacular beach Newly renovated 2 bdrm 1 ocean and island views. Modem open rancher. Garden, uniquely treed, FULFORD MARINA awarder ribbonprize s for exhibits of merit space rancher with views from all main private $539,000 MLS. Call Ed Davis Rare opportunity to acquire the Gulf rooms. Beach and moorage potential. island's newest marina. Located in Value! $264,500 MLS. Call Ed Davis. The first International North Galiano Fulford Haibour next to the ferry terminal, the Fulford Marina is a full Slug Race got off to a slow start shortly service marina, slips for 60-75 boats, after the afternoon's opening ceremonies. turnkey operation. Further Organizer John Levie claims all par development potential. $1,695,000 MLS. Call Ed Davis. ticipants were checked for steroids before the race began. It was not even a close race, however, as one spotted participant travelled the course twice while the others barely made the starting gate — a "slug NEW LISTING gish" start according to one experienced LOWBANK OCEANFRONT slug-race enthusiast Character home in "old" Vesuvius. Professionally landscaped & Steve Nemtin, coach of the winning FAMILY HOME maintained grounds. Over 120 ft. of slug, apparently spent all the previous Three bedroom home on quiet road, sandy beach, paved drive and parking week training his entry to make a speedy close to town and golf course, 1800 - single car garage/workshop! For sq.ft. living space in mint condition. appointment call Jessie James. DUCK BAY OCEANFRONT start Indoor garage, and special hobby or $359,000 MLS. Lovely .63 acre oceanfront lot located Real creativity was evident at the table home occupation room, 10 x 20. near the head of the bay. Beautifully Landscaped lot, quality finishing and FULFORDAREA treed, level lot with good ocean views. where Kiyo and Anne Okuda supervised appliances. A best buy at $175,000 8.27 acres with pond & creek - arable Summer moorage for the boater, the making of animal heads with "found" MLS. Call Jessie James. soil, trees & lots of sun. Ideal hobby exceptional opportunity to design and materials. A short parade by the youthful farm or subdivision. Short walk to build your Island Oceanfront home. 3rry Fully serviced - Value $179,500 MLS. creators took place late in the afternoon's Cal;all Jessie James. $175,000 Call Ed Davis. program. PRIVATE ISLAND Islands are Hot! and this one is a best PRIVATE ISLANDS Value Buy! 200 acres located just off Group of two 240 acre & 3 acre not to The men's cake decorating contest was shore from Port Hardy. Giant mussels, be sold separately. Lovely bay, won by Montague Harbour's Tom Hennes protected deep water bay, well treed, a protected moorage. Many features. superb investment in future fishing Located in mid Georgia Strait. $1M - sey, whose chocolate-flavoured entry was grounds, diving camp, etc. Just $1750 terms negotiable. Call Jessie James "torn" in two and stacked to resemble per acre. $350,000 MLS. Call Ed for complete info. cliffs, then slavered with icing to create Davis. trees and manzanita bushes. SOUTH SALT SPRING HOBBY FARM DRAKE ROAD & BONNET AVE NEW LISTING HOBBY FARM Ten acres lake and ocean views. Other winners were father and son team 3.90 gentle sloping acres. Walking 4.70 acres, 5 bedroom home, fruit Older two bedroom home. Bam, five John and Sheehan Levie, and Theron distance to Ganges. Zoned RR 3, trees, shrubs, garden, yard in top gallon per minute drilled well, southern easily subdividable into 3-4 lots (with Shaw. condition. Lots of water, easy care, exposure, timber, lots of firewood. municipal water). Partially cleared. fenced pasture. Separate 1800 sq.ft. Close to Fulford ferry, school & Municipal water sewer dose by. workshop possibilities for revenue or shopping. Across the road from one of $99,000 MLS. Call Patrick Akerman. home occupation. Close to schools, the best swimming lakes on Salt Professional clown Keith Pearson kept shops, & hospital. $249,900 MLS. Call Spring $185,000. Call Patrick the little ones entertained with his music Patrick Akerman. Akerman. and fun, an act which was followed by the presentation of helium filled balloons to all. RE^HBK Realty of Salt Spring Island At the end of the program draws were a division of Small World Real Estate Company Inc. held and raffle prizes awarded. 136 Lower Ganges Rd., P.O. Box 1022, Ganges, B.C. vos 1E0 Sara Quist won the penny guess with an Office (604) 537-9977 Fax (604) 537-9980 estimate of 603, three off the total of 600. JESSIE JAMES. Broker/Owner Res (604) 537-5224 ED DAVIS. Waterfront & Island Specialist Home (604) 537-2626 Ale /Iroxxir* nt tKin PigeBIO GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wadnatday, July 10, 1991 CtJR CREEK HOUSE REALTY LTD. PRESENTS FIELDS FORESTS MAGICAL ESTATE VIEWS This property features 50 acres of seclusion, PONDS EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE COTTAGE 3 MODERN RENTAL HOMES STUDIO & OUTBUILDINGS SUBDIVIDABLE The solitude and grandeur this properly provides must be witnessed. Please call today for an appointment to view. MEL TOPPING Res. 537-2426 164 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 537-5553 (24 hours) l__..a. *_. D„,4;~ OU^«l„\ <*.^**S KQ7.AOQQ /C«w\ Wadneaday. July 10. 1991 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Paga Bl 1 PROVINCIAL ROUND-UP by Hubert Beyer he was "displeased" that the Western costs disabled people often face. Ship ahoy Canada Wilderness Committee had initially Tax rebate Cooper Yachts Ltd., manufacturers of built the tree house without permission, but More British Columbians will now Effective August I, the Fuel Tax rebate power boats and power yachts, was told added that he hoped groups would be benefit from the fuel tax rebate program for will include disabled people who lease C" last week that the provincial government "more cooperative" in the future. disabled persons, as a result of a change in own a vehicle, but are unable to drive gave approval in principle to a $910,000 the Motor Fuel Tax Act themselves. Currently the rebate only ap repayable loan that will enable the com Chilkoot Trail park The change, based on recommendations plies to disabled persons who drive their pany to increase its annual exports by $18 The famous Chilkoot Trail in of the Premier's Advisory Committee for own or leased vehicles. The tax rebate will million and replace $5 million in U.S. ex Northwestem British Columbia at the Alas Persons with Disabilities, recognizes the be capped at $200 per person per year, up ports. ka border is closer to becoming a national significant transportation difficulties and from the current $140 a year. With the help of the loan, Cooper park. In accordance with a B.C. govern Yachts plans to introduce five new boat ment decision last week, the federal models and create about 50 new jobs at its government will be able to assume owner Maple Ridge and Albion facilities over the ship of the land containing the trail. next two years. The Chilkoot Trail, followed by thousands of Klondike miners in the late Child care funding up 1890s was vividly described in Jack Low-income families and families with London's Whitefang. special-needs children will benefit from a "The Chilkoot Trail is an ideal can $7 million injection of new child-care didate for a National Historic Park and funding, Women's Programs Minister should be preserved so that future genera Carol Gran announced last week. tions can visit and witness the path of the ANOTHER Under the new rates, the subsidy for an Klondike miners," said B.C. Heritage Min infant up to 18-months in a family day care ister Graham Bruce. NEW home will go from $364 a month to $438. The trail extends 33 miles from For a child aged three- to five-years in a tidewater near Skagway, Alaska, across the LISTING group day care facility, the subsidy will in Chilkoot Pass on the B.C.-Alaska border to crease to $350 from $312 a month. the town of Bennett on the south shore of Bennett Lake. LEVEL, TREED BUILDING LOT Housing starts up Located in an area of good quality homes and very near the B.C. housing starts, one of the leading end of a cul-de-sac, this .96 acre parcel is extremely well economic indicators, were up sharply in WHAT'S YOUR treed & ready for selective clearing. Building lots in the May, jumping to 3,090 units from 1,395 in PROPERTY Fulford area are a very rare commodity so don't wait too April. WORTH TODAY? long!! OFFERED AT $48,000. Central Mortgage and Housing Corpora tion said the drop in housing starts during late 1990 and earlier this year appears to QS^J have bottomed out, yet another signal that we may be digging out of the recession. Talk to DENNIS CHARA at our Fulford Branch 111 Momingside Road Free Trade reservations. 653-9555 Office (604) 537 5515 &&&^£2r Home (604) 537 5103 tSS?*8 Norman Only 5 patio townhomes left to choose from. ROTHWELL $117,000 and up MLS VIEW NOW TRUE SOUTH EXPOSURE TRUE WALK-ON WATERFRONT This 2 26 acre property has over 200 ft of primeWALK-ON waterfront, mature orchard with apple, plum, pear to name a few The home is 1400 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms with unfinished basement. If you are looking for the BEST in lakefront property this is a must-see. MARION SHELLI GIL MARKS ROBERTSON MOUAT $359,000 537-2453 653-4347 537-4900 NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. 149 tulfurd Car P.O. Box 69. Qtnff. B.C. VON IEO SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. T«lf phnnr (604) 537-SSU PageB12 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wedneiday. July 10. 1991 GULF ISIANDS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 PHONE (604) 537-5577 A RARE WATERFRONT OCEANFRONT ACREAGE SUPERB"HOBBY"FARM CEDAR AND GLASS EACH SIDE $84.500 MLS OPPORTUNITY! IMMjjStPfNKiaaiiM'jy. ,*.m ; '---' >- "«t r ^T5, ..*&,'.? ,L;" * •4* • *!«?-• - 3 or 4 bdrms, separate laundry room, appliances, fenced garden, shed, piped water, sewer. Excellent Full basement, main floor and revenue! interesting mezzanine level master CALL DONNA REGEN, CGA One of the few remaining south If you've been looking for a small bdrm and bathroom with vaulted facing waterfront properties on Salt Southwest facing 6.99 acre 537-2845 property with several building sites, "working" farm, this could be it! ceilings, huge windows, two Spring - this beautifully treed .81 Comfortable and gracious, woodstoves. Within walking acre parcel is 35 minutes by car access to waterfront site over SOUTH END ACREAGE easement road, over 200' of contemporary farmhouse enjoying distance of town and school. 4.99 acre end of Hillcrest Drive - in from Fulford harbour and 10 views over Fulford Valley. 10 acres $129,000 MLS. minutes by boat from Cowichan frontage to interesting rock it's natural state. Pick your site and formation, nicely treed, many that have been lovingly Bay. There is level access to the CALL DONNA REGEN, CGA your view. $79,000 MLS. arbutus, private at the end of public landscaped, fenced and cross building site then slopes down to fenced, stock barn, hay barn, 2 CALL SANTY FUOCO road. $289,000. 537-2845 the waters edge in a series of ponds, orchard and complimentary rocky terraces. The views are chickens. Asking $325,000 MLS. superb, the wildlife poriific and CALL SANTY FUOCO VESUVIUS SEAVIEW ownership entitles you to sheltered 537-2773 CALL HENRI PROCTER year round moorage at the 537-4273 development's private docks. $139,000 MLS. THE VIEW YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! CALL DAVID DUKE 653-4538 100 HILLS HOME WITH VIEW THIS IS THE ONE! Now you can actually own property This well built home offers one Situated on a sunny, level half acre which enjoys one of Salt Spring level living with 2 bedroom guest in the much desired "quarry- and the Gulf Islands' most suite, full daylight basement that A wonderful view to be enjoyed from this 2090 sq.ft. subdivision, this three bedroom photographed views - over Ganges includes spa, workshop, rec area, contemporary home on an easy care .61 acre lot. Lovely rancher is a pleasure to show. Harbour to the Outer Islands with plus splendid views of Outer brick fireplace in living room, five bedrooms, three baths Open kitchen, dining and family Mount Baker and the North Shore Islands, featuring 3 deck levels, room with custom built oak Mountains in the background. This leaded windows, double garage, and family room are just some of the features of this super cabinets, separate living room, 1 96 acre parcel gentlv slopes to unique fireplace with carved oak family home. cedar wood windows and large the east, is cleared and" is currently mantel and much more Now sundeck. An ideal retirement or in pastureland. This is a rare $279,000 MLS. $187,900 MLS family home. $167,500 MLS. opportunity! $110,000 MLS. LYNN SCOTTON CALL LYNN SCOTTON CALL SANTY FUOCO 537-5186 CALL DAVID DUKE 653-4538 537-2773 537-5186 1887-1991 537-5568 104 years PEMBERTON HOLMES P.O. Box 929, Ganges, B.C. as your (GULF ISLANDS) LTD. 156 Fulford-Ganges Road good Victoria Direct Line 652-9225 Fax 652-9225 neighbour!! 1887-1991 -r « v. ( av, w h I ill ° r % '1 MT. VIEW DR. BUILDING LOT PRICE REDUCED!! SUPERB SOUTH FACING OCEANVIEW NOW $50,000 MLS SUPERB EXECUTIVE HOME • prestigeous neighbourhood BRICK HOME AT END OF SWEEPING DRIVEWAY PANORAMIC SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS • access off Mt. View cul-de-sac NOW $297,800 MLS $255,000 MLS • level sunny building site 4 bedrooms (space for more) • complete privacy ensured • 1/2 acre overlooks Sunset Drive 3brs,3 baths.sunken living mi. • tinted thermo windows great B&B potential • large executive living and farm 6 appliances included • vertical blinds shop/warehouse.home industry • stone fireplace • piped water.hydro & cable ready solarium nook off kitchen • early possession • Call Wynne Davies • Call Wynne Davies • Call Ann Foerster m ,% "j. SUNNY VESUVIUS SUPER VIEW ACREAGE GORGEOUS VIEW LOT SALTSPRING JEWEL 4 BDRM OCEAN VIEW SEA AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS IDEAL HOBBY FARM 2.9 ACRES SOUTH OF GANGES ARCHITECT DESIGNED HOME WALLACE/GALIANO ISLANDS $144,500 MLS $197,500 MLS $310,000 MLS $65,000 MLS - VALUE!! $297,000 MLS • 2 bdrm + den modern rancher • 8 room home • 300 sq.ft. workshop/storage • 5.33 arable acres • drilled well • authentic Japanese room • plus two lofts • paved driveway 8 parking • panoramic Ganges Harbour views • natural landscaping • delightful oriental garden • new decor, 1-1/2 baths • easy care landscaping • delightful tudor-style home • excellent building site • beautiful harbour views • big bright family room • municipal water • circular paved driveway • hydro at road • just steps to town • fenced lot.new view deck • entertain on large sundeck • conservatory entrance • fireplace 8 2 stoves • Call Ann Foerster • Call Ann Foerster • Call Pat Lloyd-Walters • Call Ann Foerster • Call Kerry Chalmers GALIANO ISLAND, SOUTH BE YOUR OWN BOSS!! HUNDRED HILLS SUPER VALUE!! 20 ACRES WALK TO THE OCEAN SUNNY LEVEL 1/2 ACRE LOT 10 ACRES HISTORIC HOMESTEAD ESTABLISHED CRAFTS STORE HALF ACRE BUILDING LOT LOADED WITH PEACE 8 QUIET $105,000 MLS $19,000 MLS - BUSINESS ONLY $49,000 MLS NOW$59,900 MLS $87,700 MLS • well suited for hobby farm • live in older cabin while you build trees, view 8 sunshine • high quality crafts from • easy to build on - quiet area • driveway in - cleared building • public dock minutes away outstanding value Gulf Islands • piped water,hydro,telephone 8 cable site - seasonal stream with hydro 8 phone at road • great location,room for growth • just minutes to shopping 8 schools great pond potential • some ocean view • vendor financing available • piped water system Call Pat Lloyd-Walters • Call Kerry for more Details • Call Arvid Chalmers • Call Carol Fowles • Call Amy Goodwill ARVID CHALMERS 537-21 82 CAROL FOWLES 537-5993 ERIC BOOTH 537-9532 ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 OFFICE Ml R Gold Silver AwarrK Win rw»r