WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1992

D r i f t w o o d Island Living

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Islander opening native musuem

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME: Bob Akerman brandishes a shaman's rat­tle, one of many native artifacts that will soon be housed in a log museum being constructed on his Fulford property. Driftwood photo by i»n Now*

Pioneer builds home for collection of artifacts Salt Spring resident Bob Akerman has

a strong connection to native life, and through the years has collected many na­tive artifacts. So many, in fact, that he is opening a native museum on his Fulford-Ganges Road property.

By IAN NOBLE Driftwood Staff Writer

"Most of my artifacts are found in this area and I wanted a place to keep them. Just to show the history of the area."

Akerman was heavily influenced in his younger days by his grandmother who lived across the street from him and was the daughter of a hereditary Cowichan chief.

His grandmother used to spend a lot of time with him, telling many stories of the native way of life before the white man came. "Stories that her father and grandfather told her. I have a pretty good knowledge of those days."

He said many stories hold prominent places in his memory, particularly those relating how close natives were to nature. "I felt that way when I was young and used to travel with her. I felt very close to the land."

Akerman said natives lived in the Ful­ford area for as many as 10,000 years. They left after the white man came and went to live on reserves. Artifacts from Fulford make up the bulk of Akerman's museum pieces.

There are so many artifacts Akerman has collected to put in the museum, they are "just to numerous to mention."

Natives believed a shaman's rattle, used to cure someone who was sick, had strong power in it. They would dance and

rattle it, sometimes putting the patient in a trance, said Akerman.

Shamans also used a soul catcher, a carved bone with a hole through it, to catch evil spirits some people were thought to possess.

Masks used for ceremonial dances will also be displayed in Akerman's museum. When a chief put on a potlatch for other chiefs, he would hire profes­sional dancers. They had masks and danced to the music of a drum, providing entertainment for the visiting chiefs.

Other artifacts that will be housed in Akerman's museum include arrowheads and spearheads, stone tools such as ham­mers, chisels, and clubs, and native cop­per jewellery which was carved with designs and worn around necks like necklaces.

"They valued copper very highly in those days."

Natives who lived in the Fulford area were from an tribe near East Saanich and they left Salt Spring for a reserve there. Natives living in the Burgoyne Bay area were members of the Cowichan tribe, and were given a reserve in Cowichan Bay to live on.

Akerman had intended to build an In­dian long house on his property like the ones natives used for potlatches, but a log house is safer and "it can be a tribute to the first settlers on the island."

The log cabin he is building is similar to the one his grandfathers Gyves and Akerman built in the early 1860s on Salt Spring. "It is long gone now but the people that followed all had log cabins. There was no lumber."

Akerman hopes to have the museum open by this summer.

B . C . Tel outlines laying of fibre optics cable By ALISTAIR ROSS Driftwood Correspondent

About 35 people gathered at the Galiano Activity Centre on March 10 to learn from B.C. Telephone executives about the upcoming trenching and cable laying of the latest section of Canada's fibre optics communication system.

Reaching Galiano from the mainland

Richmond) by underwater cable, the land section will run from Cable Bay up the Island's eastern slope to the junction of McCoskrie and Melissa Roads, then down McCoskrie to Porlier Pass Drive, across Porlier and down Retreat Cove Road to the vicinity of the government wharf, where it will enter the sea.

An underwater cable will then com­plete the system, travelling along the ocean floor to Chemainus on Vancouver

Island. Teleglobe Canada is managing the underwater cable laying.

Once in place, the fibre optic network linking Vancouver Island with the lower mainland will provide state-of-the-art transmission facilities for voice, data and video. The 477 kilometre network will more than double the existing transmis­sion capacity between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and will play a major role in providing world-wide coverage

for the Commonwealth Games in Vic­toria in 1994, according to a company spokesman.

As project manager for the Galiano section of the cable laying, B.C. Tel ex­ecutive Bob Bell outlined the work schedule. Following a preliminary survey in 1991, District Lot 63, through which the eastern section of the cable will run,

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ISLAND LIVING MP addresses Galiano town hall meeting

Lynn Hunter, member of parliament for Saanich and the Islands, was guest speaker at a town hall meeting held here recently. Hunter, a member of the federal government's travelling constitutional in­quiry, had six days before, finished six months of intensive meetings in all parts of the country — the latest being the five weekend meetings held in major Canadian cities.

It was a gruelling experience for all members of the Commission according to Hunter, but as a supporter of a unified Canada, she felt the process was well worth the time and effort expended.

After Hunter's report, the 30 or so people present were given the chance to ask questions of their parliamentary rep­resentative — forestry issues, the en­vironment and the economy were all popular points for questions and discus­sion.

Quartet featured here A Sunday afternoon concert by the

Pro Nova Ensemble took place in the Carruthers Studio in North Galiano on March eighth. Under the leadership of Hans Karl Pitz (viola), the other in­strumentalists were Marcelle Nokony (violin), Janine Oye (clarinet) and Heather Hay (cello). The four played a program of pieces for, or adapted for these instruments.

Selections by Baroque composers were featured as well as modern works by Manuel Ponce and Jean Francaix. In his informative and often amusing back­ground material for each of the pieces, leader Piltz explained that the lack of a piano somewhat restricted the repertoire available to them. Most pieces written for the combination of instruments during the rococo and romantic periods of the 19th century called for piano accompani­ment.

Tea and coffee were served after the concert. At this time the audience got a chance to meet the musicians and to ex­plore the host's beautiful garden with its view of Trincomali Channel.

More Concerts North Galiano Hall will be the venue

for a concert by La Guitara Latina on Friday evening, March 20. Members of the group are: Stephen Boswell (virtuoso Spanish guitar and electric classical guitar), Harriet Quint (dynamic percus­sion) and Mark Rogers (extraordinary electric and acoustic bass).

Their repertoire includes dramatic and compelling heel tapping falsettos of electric nuova flamenco (rumba, soleares, malagenas and sevillanas), plus the hot rhythms of the samba and choro from Brazil, the sensual swaying of Uruguay's Milanga and the passionate intrigue of the Argentinian Tango.

Concert time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children, and will be available at the door or can be ordered ahead of time by phoning this writer at 539-2294. Light refreshments will be served during the intermission.

Wind Quintet Another concert of chamber music

will be held on Galiano Sunday after­noon, April 26. The musicians are a Wind Quintet from the Vancouver String Players. They will play selections by San Saens, Poulenc, Mozart and Arnold. The concert will be a benefit for the Bodega Ridge Purchase Fund.

Sale of modern antiques North Galiano Fire Auxiliary's

popular fund raising event "The Sale of Modern Antiques" is set for Saturday, April 18 (Easter weekend).

Householders are asked to remember this event when spring cleaning — that seldom used platter, the sabre saw you no longer need, the fabric you never got made into a suit — all are saleable, all will bring a few extra dollars to your fire department. With the funds raised your auxiliary can keep fuel in the fire vehicles, and equip them for effective fire protection.

The money will also help to buy that new fire truck when it is required. A "nest egg" collected will make the down payment, and keep the interest rates down on money still owing when a new truck has to be bought, therefore reduc­ing the tax burden for all.

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Invitation to tender was made on March 5, with the awarding scheduled set for March 26.

Construction is to begin on March 30, and should be complete May 1. Installa­tion of the cable in its housing pipe will be done in June and the whole system should be in service by October 1.

Ditching of the cable will be done with a backhoe according to B.C.Tel's John Innes. The cable is to be buried about one metre deep in soil, and not less than half that depth over solid rock. The trench dug for the cable should be about one foot wide. Set in sand, the cable will have about one foot above it a colourful plastic identification strip to warn of its presence for those who may at some later time be digging in the area. The ditch will be filled with overburden and its presence identified with discrete signs.

B.C.Tel is proud of its recent environ­mental record and the awards it has received, made much of its accomplish­ments in these fields at the Galiano meet­ing.

A suggestion from the Galiano Con­servancy that they be allowed to operate managed forestry on the portions of D.L. 63 not used for the pipeline is being con­sidered along with other uses for the

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ISLAND LIVING

An aristocracy... is like a chicken with its head cut off; it may run about in a lovely way, but in fact it's dead. Nancy Mitford

Ms. Mitford is right, of course. Kings and Queens and Dukes and Duchesses would make no sense at all in a rational world.

But then, when's the last time anybody mistook Earth for a rational planet? This is a place where religious leaders can solemnly order the murder of man

for writing a book. It's a place where a guy can earn $5 million U.S. a year for throwing a

leather-covered sphere past another guy 66 feet away. This is a place that picked Brian Mulroney to run Canada. Twice. So perhaps it's no surprise that Ivor Spencer's enterprise is doing swimming­

ly well, thank yew veddy much. Mister Spencer runs a school in London, England. A school for butlers.

Gone the way of brontosaurus A person might be forgiven for thinking that butlers had gone the way of the

brontosaurus, the dodo and the Edsel. Back in the 1930s there were 30,000 of the creatures in Britain alone, but World War II cost Britain mightily, and but­lers — an expensive appendage during the best of times — began to disappear. By the 1980s there were fewer than a 100 full-time butlers in the United Kingdom.

Now they're coming back. Or so says Ivor Spencer — and he's in a position to know. Mister Spencer's school grooms, hones and places "personal servants" with wealthy households all over the world.

It's not a bad gig. About $50,000 a year with free room and board, a car, a clothing allowance and the chance to serve tea to the rich and famous.

But there's a downside. Rich people are not necessarily nice people — and even when the boss is a 24-carat jerk, the butler is expected to lower his eyes and take it, like a good and loyal servant. A butler is unflinchingly stiff-upper-lipped. His employer can get drunk, shout obscenities, beat the dog and swing naked from the chandeliers but nary a whisper of it will be breathed by his but­ler.

"We never talk" says Spencer. "That is your death knell as a butler."

No bunch of lickspittle doormats Which is not to say that butlers are a bunch of craven, lickspittle doormats

shuffling and cringing through life. Some of them have immense responsibilities which include everything from balancing the family budget to ironing the morn-either. Indeed, their grace under pressure is legendary.

For instance, the butler of Lord Dunsany in County Meath, Ireland. Back in the 1920s Dunsany Castle was raided and ransacked by the "Black and Tans" — troops of the British government. Lord Dunsany's butler stood unmoved as the soldiers reduced the castle interior to rubble. As they trooped out the smashed front door, the butler intoned "Who shall I say called?"

Down the bannister Then there's the New York mansion story told by Coburg, Ontario's own

Marie Dressier in her autobiography My Own Story. "I was going upstairs to leave my wrap when I noticed a beautifully carved

bannister. / / / don't slide down that, I told myself, I'll die. There was nobody in sight. I took a deep breath and landed in a heap at the foot of the stairs.

Imagine my horror when I saw bearing down upon me the butler, whose fros­ty hauteur had frozen me when I arrived.

He picked me up and dusted me off without a flicker of expression on his correct countenance, meanwhile murmuring cordially, "Very good miss. Very good indeed. I've always wanted to take a go at it myself!".

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HOME WITH ISLAND CHARACTER West coast style sets the mood, the use of natural wood compliments it. Three bedrooms. Two baths. Lovely open plan living area with vaulted ceiling. Pleasant garden with vegetable area and fruit trees. 1.19 acres. $179,000 MLS CALL ANNE WATSON 537-2284

BRIGHT. SUNNY VESUVUIS BAY .68 ACRE LOT Enjoy the distant lake views. Easy to develop. There is a roughed-in driveway. Hydro and community water at lot line. Asking $58,500 MLS CALL PETER BARDON 653-9111

CHARMING LOG HOME Situated on .36 acre, very private. This lovely home features one and one-half bedrooms, an attractive living room/dining room and kitchen. Carport and workshop. Walking distance to Ganges. Try your offer. Asking $123,500 MLS CALL PETER BARDON 653-9111

THE ALMOND TREES IN BLOOM Fantastic heritage style home with excellent seaviews. Lovingly cared for and sited on 2.54 acres of spectacular gardens, woods and orchard. Enjoy the charm of yesteryear combined with the conveniences of modern day living. $325,000 MLS CALL PAT JACQUEST 537-5650

SUN. SEA & ARBUTUS This 2.61 acre property offers a spectacular building site with views down Long Harbour and across to Maracaibo. Asking only $169,000 MLS CALL EILEEN LARSEN 537-5067

BE YOUR OWN BOSS Thriving restaurant in great high traffic location. Lots of potential. Call Bev for details CALL BEV JOSEPHSON 537-9981

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QUIET VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME Situated on 1 1/2 acres. Three bedrooms plus. Two bathrooms. Large rumpas room. Beautifully appointed reception rooms. The superb kitchen has hand crafted cabinets. Enjoy the HOT TUB and the south facing decks. Asking only $189,500 CALL PETER BARDON 653-9111

ANOTHER TEMPTING BUY! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus family room gives plenty of room for an active family. Located in a family neighborhood with lots of kids to play with! Nice level yard and close to school. $145,000 MLS CALL BECKY LEGG 537-5870

RECREATIONAL WISE ISLAND WATERFRONTS Choose between 2 br. cabin, fully furnished, moorage etc. for $99,000 or a .52 acre property waiting for your own ideas of what to put up for $45,000. The island offers water system, protected moorage, minutes to Montague. MLS CALL JANET MARSHALL or GEORGE PUHARICH 537-5359/537-9111

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AFFORDABLE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY! * west facing St. Mary lakefront home * single level, 2 bedrooms and den * above ground pool, patio area * 4 pee. bathroom with sauna * heated workshop 12'6" x 25' * double carport * let's go see it! $226,000 MLS CALL KERRY CHALMERS

MUCH POTENTIAL For hobby farm, home business, studio, or lets consider your ideas for this sunny 4.7 acres near Ganges village. There is a 2,200 sq.ft. home, a 1,800 sq.ft. workshop, lots of water, good garden area, fenced pasture, fruit trees and much more. MLS CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL

SECLUDED SOUTHEND VIEW HOME * architect designed and built home * 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms * high standard of finishing * seperate workshop 29' x 25' * quiet .56 acres in Fulford * house vacant, just move in! $209,000 MLS CALL KERRY CHALMERS

OPEN, SUNNY AND HIGH South slope with captivating vista of mountains and ocean. Easy access corner lot on 2 acres with good well. Asking $89,000 MLS CALL BEV JOSEPHSON

SUPER BUILDING LOT Oceanview building lot, 1.10 acres, roughed-in driveway, level building site and power to the property line. Quiet, sunny setting within walking distance to the beach. Drilled well. List price $69,900. CALL FINN RONNE

BRIGHT, SUNNY VESUVIUS BAY .68 ACRE LOT Enjoy the distant lake views. Easy to develop. There is a roughed-in driveway. Hydro and community water at lot line. Asking $58,500 MLS. CALL PETER BARDON

AN INVITATION TO HAPPINESS Warm southern exposure and beautiful views of Sansum Narrows, framed by towering Arbutus. Over an acre of rolling lawns and magnificent trees with a meticulously maintained home. Spacious light-filled rooms, sun soaked decks and a truly unique setting by the sea $329,000 MLS CALL PAT JACQUEST

AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSE New 2 bedroom, 1100 sq.ft. home with full basement. Very sunny. Quiet area. Just a short walk to the beach. Ocean views from this .74 acre gently sloping lot. $153,500 MLS, GST included. CALL FINN RONNE

SOUTH SALT SPRING HOME ON ACREAGE Good quality material has gone into this attractive 3 br. home featuring wood floors, ceramic tiles, fireplace, full daylight basement with interesting possibilities for finishing. Beautiful sunny 2.62 acres with good hobby farm potential. $149,000 MLS CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL

MATURE TREE FARM! No need to wait for your trees to mature. You'll need to clear quite a few to see the wonderful oceanview. Pay for your lot development by selling a load of logs or two. This property has a shared well and all services. Only $85,000 MLS. No GST! CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

SUPER VIEW, LOCATION, AND PRIVACY Approximately 3,000 sq.ft. of living area with a lovely seaview, south west exposure, spacious rooms, large sundecks for summer living, 500 sq.ft. workshop area ideal for cottage industry, and all in a preferred area on a private 1.48 acres. List price $239,000 MLS CALL SYLVIA GALE

BOATER'S PARADISE! Quiet and peaceful area of Salt Spring island. This .46 acre waterfront lot includes ownership in the private marina in front of this special development. Benefits include terrific boating and fishing area, interesting hiking an safe year round moorage. $150,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

MAPLE MADNESS There are 2 good building sites on this 3 acre property - one for the main residence & the other for your guest cottage. Beautifully treed acreage with good bottom soil, large maples & lots of them, ferns, cedars, etc. The location affords privacy, sun, possible seaviews and not far from the Village. Asking $89,000 MLS. CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

AN ISLAND RETREAT Enjoy the wonder of sunset time from this privately tucked away three bedroom home, located in a sunny one acre arbutus grove. A wonderful year round or weekend get-a-way. Call for an appointment to view. $165,000 MLS. CALL ANNE WATSON

A beautifully built and finished 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 bathrm. home situated on a delightful sunny 5.48 acres with magnificent views of sea and mountains to the south. Many special features and an atmosphere of traditional charm and character make this a unique property. List price $349,000 MLS CALL SYLVIA GALE

WANT TO MAKE MONEY? Busy small business in downtown Ganges. Steady income flow and lots of customers through the door. Currently a gift/card shop but lots of room for versatility. Put your ideas to work! $65,000 MLS. CALL PAT JACQUEST

SERVICED BUILDING LOT Great building lot located close to good swimming & fishing lake. Gently sloping with mature trees. Access to front and back property line. .40 acres. Easy to develop. $59,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

On the edge of paradise! This beautiful 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse has everything required for a perfect retirement home. Den, fireplace, oak cabinets, garage and many more extras (including hot tub!). Private safe year round moorage. All of this situated right on the water's edge of Ganges harbour! $365,000 MLS CALL BECKY LEGG

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SUN, SEA & ARBUTUS NEW LISTING This 2.61 acre property offers a spectacular building site with views down Long Harbour and across to Maracaibo. Asking only $169,000 MLS. CALL EILEEN LARSEN

FEED THE SWANS Spacious 2 br. cottage near beach, Fulford Inn and only minutes from Fulford village & ferry. Sunny .49 acre with stream meandering through one corner and its only a short walk to feed the ducks & swans .$115,000 MLS CALL DARLENE O'DONNELL

"BESTVALUE" Move right into this beautifully appointed townhome with sweeping views of Ganges Harbour. Located within walking distance of town. Price reduced to an inviting. $158,500 MLS. CALL ANNE WATSON OR EILEEN LARSEN

WELCOMING FAMILY SIZE HOME Large home with five bedrooms, thret baths, recreation room, heater, workshop, 2-car garage, with sunny quiet easy care lot, located close tc beach access and boat ramp. Suits potential. $159,900 MLS. CALL ANNE WATSON

.49 ACRE BUILDING LOT Great building lot located in th< St. Mary's Lake area. Easy access wit! road frontage on both the front anc back property lines. Nicely treed wit! gentle slope. Hydro, water, cable t telephone to property line. Close t< good swimming and fishing lake $57,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

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Pender Island 629-6417 629-6494

Galiano Island 539-2002

Mayne Island 539-5527

Saturna Island 539-2121

A E O'DONNELL lies Rep. S3-4386

FINN RONNE Sales Rep. 537-1271

ANNE WATSON Sales Rep. 537-2284

BEV JOSEPHSON Sales Rep. 537-2532

GEORGE PUHARICH Sales Rep. 537-9111

PETER W. BARDON Sales Rep. 653-4576

MARY SMALL Principal Agent

537-5176

SALT SPRING ISLAND PROPERTIES

CHARMING LOG HOME Situated on .36 acre, very private. This lovely home features one and one-half bedrooms, an attractive living room/dining room and kitchen. Carport and workshop. Walking distance to Ganges. Try your offer. Asking $123,500 MLS. CALL PETER BARDON

ENJOY THE FRIENDLY WARMTH When the proud owners built this home, they didn't skimp on quality! Estensive custom details include imported tile work, designer oak kitchen, and an English pub-style family room complete with oak wainscotted pool room! Expansive sea views of Trincomali Channel available from every room. $319,000 MLS CALL PATJACQUEST

WISE ISLAND RETREAT! Be a smart investor! Don't wait for others to always beat you to the best deals, and this is one we think you'll like. Private oceanfront cottage, with a mooring buoy off-shore. Two bedrooms plus a loft. This modern waterfront cottage is fully equipped, all you need is your food and a sleeping bag. 10 minutes ride from Montague! Only $99,000 MLS. CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

SUNNY FERNWOOD HOME Sunny, 3 bedroom home with over 2100 sq.ft. 2.43 acres of fenced pasture and landscaped property. A variety of fruit trees and good gardening areas. Covered sundeck, paved driveway and parking area. Distant ocean views. Good area for children. List Price $179,000. CALL FINN RONNE

TRY AN OFFER On this attractively treed 5.42 acres with warm southwest exposure, excellent building site with seaview, and fully serviced at road boundary with hydro, water, and cablevision. $79,000 MLS. CALL SYLVIA GALE

HANKERING FOR A COUNTRY HOME? Light-filled contemporary home with pine floors and open plan. Large sunny decks overlooking the private 5 acres. Southern exposure and good opportunity for orchard or beasties. Some finishing required. $170,000 MLS. CALL PATJACQUEST

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HOME Located in very desireable Vesuvius area this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home has the character of yesterday with the convenience of today. Air-tight wood stove plus fireplace, oak cabinets, built-in vaccum system, and covered porches are just a few of the extras found in this family home. $179,000 MLS CALL BECKY LEGG

THE BEST OF SALT SPRING ISLAND 439 acres with expansive views over Sansum Narrows and Satellite Channel to Vancouver Island. This large parcel of land is part of the prestigious Musgrave Landing Ocean Estates Strata Development, which includes ownership in private marina and common property. Experience the beauty of Salt Spring Island at it's best! $550,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

QUIET, VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME Situated on 1 1/2 acres, three bedrooms plus. Two bathrooms. Large rumpas room. Beautifully appointed reception rooms. The superb kitchen has hand crafted cabinets. Enjoy the HOT TUB and the south facing decks. Asking only $189,500 MLS CALL PETER BARDON

WISE ISLAND WATERFRONT Where else can you find sheltered moorage, a level lot and lovely waterfront setting - all for only $45,000!?!? Call us now to set up an appointment to view this property -minutes form Montague Harbour. See it before someone else buys it! Call now. Yes - only $45,000 MLS. CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

FANTASTIC VIEW! Just minutes from Ganges, this .86 acre property has spectacular views of the outer islands and mainland mountains. Building site is in place with easy access. Water, power and cablevision to lot line. $119,000 MLS CALL BECKY LEGG

BEAUTIFUL HOME, SUPERB OCEANVIEWS A well crafted home with wonderful views west over Sansum Narrows. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Very attractive living and dining room. Two beautiful balconies. Room for an in-law suite. Situated on 3/4 of an acre. Asking $169,500 MLS. CALL PETER BARDON

QUALITY QUARTERS Enjoy soaking up some rays on the expansive deck of this Vesuvius area home. Spectacular seaviews, warm southern exposure, and an easy care setting that allows you time to soak in the hot tub and relax in the sauna. Custom designed quality built home. CALL PATJACQUEST

RURAL RANCHER Brand new 2 bdrm home with lots of room for you and your pets. Close to St. Mary Lake and Femwood school. Walk to the public beach, swimming and fishing. 2/3's of an acre of level & clear land. $149,900 MLS. (No GST!) CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

ONE OF A KIND Beautifully cared for older home with outstanding seaviews sited on 2.5 acres of spectacular gardens, orchard and wood. All the luxury of today combined with yesteryear's charm. $325,000 MLS. CALL PATJACQUEST GREAT BUILDING LOT In area of nice homes. Easy to develop, with water, power and cablevision to lot line. .43 acres located close to St. Mary Lake. $53,000 MLS. CALL BECKY LEGG

WATCH THE HARBOUR TRAFFIC From your kitchen window and yet be only a short walk from town. Large acre lot on all services. Including municipal water, with your driveway roughed in and partially cleared so you can actually see what you're buying. Hurry $69,900 MLS. No GST! CALL JANET MARSHALL OR GEORGE PUHARICH

A DREAM HOME THAT CAN BE YOURS Custom designed 3 br home with spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Outer islands, city lights and Ganges Harbour. This 2 year old home offers a myriad of features - from the oak & tile entry and sumptuous master suite, to over 1100 sq.ft. of decks facing the view. $335,000 MLS. CALL PAT JACQUEST

GRRREAT LOCATION Popular 77 seat licensed pizza restaurant. Fantastic location adjacent to the new Arts Centre. A opportunity. $30,000 MLS. CALL PAT JACQUEST

LOOKING FOR A SUNSET? This property enjoys spectacular sunsets excellent exposure and lovely Arbutus trees. Requires well. $72,000 CALL ANNE WATSON

PHASE TWO - GRACE POINT SQUARE ONLY-FOUR SPACES LEFT

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A superb, well founded high traffic building. Approximately 10,600 sw.ft. of rentable space. Excellent waterfront location. The anchor tenant is the Government Liquor Store. This is Salt Spring Island's premium commercial centre.

For a Full Information Package, Please Call Peter Bardon

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Galiano Island 539-2002

Mayne Island 539-5527 (Phone 539-3222 (Res.) 539-2050 (Res.)

Pender Island 629-6417 (Res.) 629-6494 (Res.) 629-3366 (Fax) 655-3411 (Toll free from Victoria)

Saturna Island 539-2121 (Res.) 253-7596 (Pager #2121) L

Salt Spr ing Is land Head Office 537-9981 (24 Hrs.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

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JANET MARSHALL Galiano Sales Rep.

539-2002

GEORGE PUHARICH Gatlano Sales Rep.

539-2002

FLYNN MARR Mayne Sales Rep.

539-5527

SUE FOOTE Pender Sales Rep.

629-6417

JOHN FOOTE Pender Sales Rep.

629-6417

ALEX FRASER Pender Sales Rep.

629-6494

DON PIPER Saturna Sales Rep.

539-2121

GALIANO ISLAND

O C E A N F R O N T C O T T A G E ! 1000 sq.ft., 2 br + loft summer home on the sheltered side of Wise Island. Walk-on waterfront with a ramp, and a moorage buoy for your boat. Cruise by and see rf this is in your immediate future. Only $99,000 MLS.

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W O O D E D V I E W A C R E A G E Two acres of sloped and well treed land close to Sturdies Bay on Galiano. Bordering on Bluff park and on a quiet cul-de-sac. This may be the lot you're looking for - call now for viewing instructions. $75,000 MLS. No GST!

W A T E R F R O N T B U I L D I N G L O T 1/2 acre of level and treed land with walk-on oceanfront on the sheltered side of Wise Island. Minutes by runabout from Montague Harbour. In a developed area of summer homes - municipal water system available. Call now for viewing or cruise by in your boat. Just $45,000 MLS. NO GST!

NEW B U D G E T B L U E S ? ? If you own more than one property, you may be liable for capital gains taxes when you sell! As these gains are prorated from March 1st, 1992, the sooner you do sell, the smaller the net gain you have to declare. For more info on this and other real estate matters,

C A L L G E O R G E or JANET 539-2002 (24 hr pager)

MAYNE ISLAND

S E R V I C E S T A T I O N / G A S D O C K In the beautiful Gu l f I s l a n d s of B . C . *0.83 ac. C-5 Commercial Free Hold

*1680 sq. ft. Service Station

*960 sq. ft. Commercial Lease Space

*2 Gas Pumps, Esso Supply Contract

*Propane, Furnace Oil Service

*Gas Dock in busy Active Pass

*2 bedroom 1100 sq. ft. home

*Video Rental Business and more! This is a dream opportunity to live and work the heart of Canada's water vacation playlam This immaculate business is well run an profitable. A unique offering at only $469,50 MLS. M O D E R N HOME O N W A T E R F R O N T Level half acre property on west facing waterfront with a modern 1200 sq.ft. home. Mahogany floors in living rooms and halls, fireplace, radiant electric heat, sun decks looking over Trincomali Channel, deer fencing, a path to a sandy waterfront. A great retirement of summer home ready for you now! $239,000.

NOW THIS IS W A T E R F R O N T Over 3/4's of an acre of gently sloping ground with manicured natural landscaping and a path to a sandy west facing beach. A large mobile home with sundecks connected to septic, power and telephone. Within walking distance of the B.C. Ferries Terminal. Ready for you to move in and enjoy!!! $164,000.

M A Y N E I S L A N D C E N T R E S T O R E This old established business in the centre of Mayne Island is for sale. Grocery store, ample off street parking, modern 3 bedroom home, all in a park-like setting on the most beautiful of the Outer Islands. Room for growth in the midst of natures beauty. Call for a detailed information sheet. $375,000. W A T E R F R O N T A C R E A G E 2.0 acres of open sunny meadow on the finest sand beach on Mayne Island. Fruit trees, creek, huge arbutus trees, and a great 3 bedroom home. This is as rare as it is beautiful. $389,000. A N A F F O R D A B L E F O R E S T F O R Y O U 43 rolling acres of forest solitude. The perfect spot for your dream island estate. Road access, good drilled well, mature forest cover. This property is well priced at $160,000. Vendor financing.

.76 A C R E L O W B A N K W A T E R F R O N T ! This large landscaped waterfront has a lowbank sandy beach, 35' trailer with sundecks, septic system, power, telephone and water installed. Marvellous views of Trincomali Channel and the sunsets. Check this price! Only $179,000.

C A L L FLYNN MARR at 539-5527

PENDER ISLAND

S T A R T E R ! ! ? ? Older house frame in salvageable condition. Sunny location. Just $39,000.

C A L L JOHN & S U E 629-6417

S P E C T A C U L A R V I E W S ! ! ...& pure luxury in this 3 bdrm. custom built home. Spacious rooms & wrap-around sundeck with hot tub. $249,000.

C A L L JOHN & S U E 629-6417

A F F O R D A B L E ! FURNISHED, 2 bdrm twin wide mobile with separate garage/workshop. Immediate possession! $91,800. C A L L JOHN & S U E 629-6417

O C E A N F R O N T ! ! ! 3 bdrm panabode, Browing Hbr $247,500

2 bdrm, 2 level, great views! $285,000

3 bdrm, post & beam, privacy $319,000

C A L L JOHN & S U E at 629-6417

C L A S S Y C O M M E R C I A L ! ! WATERFRONT location, with commercial zoning. Store & Office space & attached 1 bdrm residence...adjacent to Gov't Wharf. $350,000.

C A L L JOHN & S U E at 629-6417

L O T S T O T A L K A B O U T ! ... a great selection of lots & small acreages, some with OCEAN VIEWS! ... and most on community water & sewer...from $29,900!! See these with...

C A L L JOHN & S U E at 629-6417

J U S T F O R Y O U ! ! 3 level contemporary home with exciting layout and extensive use of wood beams, glass & skylights. $149,900. C A L L JOHN & S U E 629-6417 V I E W + A C R E A G E + ... Spacious 3 bdrm home PLUS 30'x 30' garage/workshop in high, private location, with OCEAN VIEW.

C A L L JOHN & S U E at 629-6417

L A R G E & S U N N Y This recreational lot is 0.69 acres, cleared of trees, sloping and has access from both top & bottom of property. A good buy at $32,000 MLS. C A L L A L E X F R A S E R at 629-6494

O C E A N V I E W L O T Great view, great exposure, easy access and municipal water & sewer. All for only $45,000 MLS.

C A L L A L E X F R A S E R 629-6494

R E A D Y F O R Y O U This near new 2 bedroom, 970 sq.ft. home features a large bay window, airtight stove and a large sundeck. The .046 acre lot is very sunny and within walking distance to marina and parks. Seasonal ocean glimpses. $125,000 MLS. C A L L A L E X F R A S E R 629-6494

A F F O R D A B L E L O T Sunny lot ready to be built on. Septic site cleared - ocean glimpses. Driveway in. $37,500 MLS. C A L L A L E X F R A S E R at 629-6494

SATURNA ISLAN W A L K T O F E R R Y Well treed lot 0.6 acres across from church. Building site with view over Lyall Harbour. Municipal water and hydro to lot line. Two huge Arbutus trees in middle of lot. $36,500

S I T E R E A D Y Start building tomorrow on this .43 acre lot across from beach access with views of Tumbo Channel. It has driveway, well, septic, hydro and cleared site ready to go. $35,000

M O V E R I G H T IN Cozy 2 bedroom A-frame on beautiful sunny landscaped lot. Includes all modern conveniences. Ready to move into and enjoy. Some sea glimpses. Close to beach access. $125,000

H O M E IN T H E W O O D S This two bedroom home needs some T.LC. but house and gardens could be returned to their origional splendor. Some tree trimming will open up lovely water view. $129,900

H E A R T H E T H U N D E R I N G S U R F This 3,4 acre lot gives you a fantastic view across Georgia Strait, from the North Shore mountains to Birch Bay. Share it with a friend because you can build a house and cottage on it. $56,000

S U N N Y A C R E S Enjoy the rugged beauty of nature on this parklike lot.Driveway, well, hydro in and ready to build. Sea glimpses, old growth Eagle tree. 3-1/2 acres. Great value at $39,900.

T R O U T A T Y O U R D O O R Sea trout run past this semi-oceanfront lot on tidal creek. Easy to build on - water, hydro, driveway. $46,000

P A R K L I K E S E T T I N G Lovely treed 1 /2 acre lot close to beach access, nicely treed, easy to build. Only $23,000

F O R L A N D ' S S A K E This is the last of the lower priced 1/2 acre lots available. Across from beach access. Some clearing. Huge cedars. $26,000.

C A L L DON PIPER 539-2121

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ISLAND LIVING

SATURNA I S L A N D ^ " Saturna Island's bicentennial celebra­

tion committee met Friday to discuss plans for constructing a replica of the workboat which first charted the island.

By GAIL TRAFFORD Driftwood Correspondent

Plans for the boat are being lofted on the kitchen floor of Bob and Bev Bruce's new house. This entails drawing out a pattern to actual size for use in Bruce's shop.

Any questions about the project can be directed to Jeanne Crerar. Workbees are scheduled for Sunday afternoons. Bob Bruce, John Wisnuck and Bob Constable have committed themselves to this project and would welcome any inter­ested parties to join them.

New recycling chairman Doris Ackerman has been named the

new chairman of Saturna Recycling Committee. Ackerman replaces Bob Bruce who continues to be active on the committee and who is currently in charge of construction to upgrade facilities.

Burning permits Burning permits will be required after

April 15. Geri Davidson, spokeswoman for the fire department, requests that is-

Island mosaic available in poster form

A poster that provides mosaic images of Vancouver Island's forest cover is now available to the public from the British Columbia Forest Service.

On one side of the poster is an image of the island taken from the Landsat 5 satellite, 705 kilometres above the earth. On the other are colour interpretations of the image. These mosaics detail mature and immature forest, natural areas, developed areas, and fresh water.

The satellite images were taken be­tween June and October, 1989.

The poster was prepared by the Forest Services's inventory branch and presented at the recent geographic infor­mation systems conferences (GIS '92) in Vancouver.

Copies of the poster will be distributed to schools, industry agencies, environ­mental groups, and other interested of­fices.

The poster is available from the Forest Services's district and regional offices, its public affairs branch at 595 Pandora Street, Victoria, and its inventory branch at 1319 Government Street, Victoria.

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

8.2 Subdividable Acres

House, guest cottage & lots more

$569,000 M L S Call

Arvid Carol Chalmers Fowles 537-2182 537-5993

PEMBERTON HOLMES (GULF ISLANDS) LTD.

landers pick up their free burning permits at the Saturna General Store. A street ad­dress or legal land description is re­quired. Burning regulations are clearly stated on the permit.

Music workshop Tobin Stokes led a music workshop

for Saturna Elementary students on March 12.

Stokes brought along his computer and synthesizer. After hearing a short xylophone presentation by the students, Stokes demonstrated how the same music would sound on the synthesizer using different sounds and speeds for the four-part harmony. Students were enthraled by his music magic.

Stokes also played a short excerpt from the theme he is composing for the opening of the B.C. Summer Games.

Child parent interviews Wednesday, March 18 was set aside

for student-led parent teacher interviews at Saturna Elementary. Students had spent time organizing materials and preparing for the interviews. Each child selected a sampling of his or her work from each subject area to show his or her parents.

Interviews began with students show­ing prepared portfolios to their parents and discussing the work. Then each stu­dent led parents to teachers and discussed and or demonstrated progress achieved since the last report.

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A HOME FOR THE DISCERNING BUYER!

The list of features in this one year old home read like a how-to book on designing and building the ideal island home. Quality is evident from the ground up.The location in Channel Ridge gives great southwest exposure and ocean views as well as access to the present & future benefits this development offers. To discover all the other particulars which makes this home special and for an appointment to view please contact Lynn.

$ 2 7 9 , 0 0 0 M L S CALL LYNN SCOTTON

537-5186 (R)

GULF ISLANDS REALTY LTD Box 750, Ganges, B.C. vos i e o Phone: (604) 537-5577

.69 AC. LOT * SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Driveway & Septic in. Nr. to swim. & h ik ing. SUN & PRIVACY. $61,500. Call Gary.

.59 ACR Low Devi

DRIVE LOT £ 0 0 . Call Gary.

PRIVACY * STROLL TO TOWN * ONE LEVEL 3 B.R. 1-1/2 Baths. New h/w tank. $124,000. Call Gary.

2 B.R. STUCCO BUNGALOW Com. swr. & water, Carport, Rustic sleep.cabin. SUNNY. Chick.hse. & greenhse. $132,000. Call Gary.

CUSTOM BUILT 1991 * OCEAN GLIMPSES Bright, Open Design. Floor to ceiling windows, Stone F/P 2 Ivl. 2 B.R. 2 Baths. IMMACUALTE & IMPRESSIVE. + DBL. GARAGE with auto dr. MUCH MORE! Red. to $216,000. Call Gary.

OLDER HOME in SUNNY VESUVIUS I n t j us t pa inted! 2 B.R. on .97 Ac. EXC. POTENTIAL for future value. Price red.to $123,000. Call Gary.

EXQUISITE "LITTLE" HOUSE ON THE HILL 1275 sq.ft . P L U S . Conduc t your C O T T A G E I N D U S T R Y fr. th is CAPTIVATING 2 lev. home NEAR GANGES. SEP. ( u n f i n i s h e d ) STUDIO. SEP.WRKSHP. EXPERIENCE THE CHARM. SUNNY 3/4 AC. $149,500. Call Gary.

ISLAND BOUND Real Estate Ltd.

174 Fulford-Ganges Road (EMBE BAKERY) Box 376, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0

To Inquire Please Call

GARY GREICO Office: 537-5892 Fax: 537-5968 Res.: 537-2086

PEMBERTON HOLMES (GULF ISLANDS LTD.) "Your Community Realtor"

537-5568 P.O. Box 929,

156 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ganges B.C.

Victoria Dir. & Fax 652-9225

1887-1992 105 Years

as your good neighbour! 1887-1992

SPACIOUS LAKEVIEW HOME This well maintained 4 bedroom family home is on .91 leve l ac re . 2 c u s t o m s tone f i r e p l a c e s , la rge fami l y k i t chen , lo ts of cupboards throughout. Workshop in garage, fenced raised garden, fruit trees, sundeck & privacy. Asking $199,000 MLS

.Call Roland

LAKEFRONT LIVING 2 bdrm plus den home. Includes covered decks, open patio, above ground pool. All this plus a double carport with workshop on 1 + sunny acres. $226,000 MLS.

Call Arvid

FIVE ACRES OF SUNSHINE Tucked away in secluded valley near Long Harbour. Large pond, attracts all types of water fowl. Mobile home was refurbished in 1991. Storage shed. $115,000 MLS.

Call Arvid

WATERFRONT ACREAGE Sunny and private 5.06 acres with a dril led well. Good driveway into cleared building site. All ready for you to build. $225,000 MLS.

Call Carol

OCEANFRONT RESIDENCE • 0.77 acre residence on prest igeous Scott Point Rd. • Access to Cove Beach • Sunny & pr ivate • Close by ferry terminal & RVYC marina • Level grade door to large unfinished basement. $380,000 MLS

Call Wynne

THE CHARM OF THE ORIENT With beautiful harbour views & only steps to town, this unique architect designed home is set in a delightful Japanese garden. Special f e a t u r e s inc lude e n t r a n c e c o n s e r v a t o r y , authentic Japanese room & exceptional cabinet work. Asking $297,000 MLS.

Call Ann for Viewing

SAFE MOORAGE & SANDY BEACH 1.39 ac res and fo reshore l ease . (12 y rs remain ing) .Sunny bui ld ing s i te, level wi th road. Easy path cleared to beach. This is bel ieved to be the only lot with safe deep, moorage. Available on Salt Spring. $190,000 MLS.

Call Wynne

ARTISTICALLY DELIGHTFUL! Mexican adobe kitchen with handmade tile floors. 2 br cedar & glass home on 3/4 acre. Wrap-around deck and solarium overlooking view. $119,500 MLS.

Call Arvid

1.42 WATERFRONT ACRES 192 ft. of south facing frontage in Vesuvius. S p e c t a c u l a r bu i l d i ng s i te . Sep t i c f i e ld installed. $175,000 MLS.

Call Ann

SOLAR POWERED HOME 80 acres of south facing, private acreage. Sub-dividable to two lots. The solar powered contemporary view home goes with one lot and a second high view building site goes with second lot. Owner will sell house and 80 acre or each lot separately. $575,000.

Call Wynne

ARVID CHALMERS 537-2182 PrinciDal Aaent <

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PROVINCIAL ROUND-UP by Hubert Beyer Synonyms, anyone?

Peeved at the media's portrayal of Liberal leader Gordon Wilson as a whiner, Suzanne Germaine, the Liberal's media coordinator, dropped off a list of "Synonyms For Whine" last week.

"To the Press Gallery," said the ac­companying note. "Thought this list might help you in writing next week's batch of news stories and columns!"

Her list comprised cry, mewl, snivel, whimper, bitch, complain, gripe, groan, moan and wail. Those, coincidentally, are the same choices my electronic Word­Perfect thesaurus gave me. Still, a nice touch.

No free lunch "There's no such thing as a free lunch,

my friend," W.A.C. Bennett used to say, and now the NDP government is redis­covering the truth of that statement. "We have tough budget targets to meet," Government Services Minister Lois Boone said last week, after axing what has been know as the Hospitality Grants Program which provided partial sponsor­ship of 120 meal functions attended by cabinet ministers or MLAs last year. To be eligible for a grant of up to $8 per per­son, the meal had to be held in connec­tion with international, national or provincial conferences, conventions or province-wide sporting events.

By cancelling the program, the government is saving the taxpayers about $140,000 a year.

Jobs, jobs Canwood Furniture Factory of Pentic-

ton was awarded a two-year timber sale licence last week which will enable the firm to add about 70 employees and a second shift.

The company now employs about 130 people. It manufactures ready-to-as-semble pine tables, chairs, beds, shelving and children's furniture.

Also under the Small Business Forest Enterprises Program, Blaeberry Timber Ltd. of Golden has been awarded a one-year timber sale to allow the firm to con­tinue to produce lumber for remanufacturing plants.

Economic recovery A general economic recovery in

British Columbia through the 1990s will be stronger than in central Canada, ac­cording to the Investment Dealers As­sociation of Canada.

In it latest outlook, the association says the B.C. economy is maturing through diversification and cashing in on increasing business opportunities in the Pacific Rim.

FOR SALE

* 2 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths * Spacious, open floor plans * 1850 sq.ft. * 2 car garage * Under Construction * June Occupancy

For Details Call Owner

Budget day May 26 will probably be Black

Thursday for British Columbia taxpayers. That's the day finance minister Glen Clark will bring down the budget.

All indications are that the budget will contain some tax increases to deal with the provincial deficit.

Environment update Western Pulp Inc. was fined $150,000

last week for offences under the Waste Management Act. The conviction fol­lowed an investigation by B.C. Environ­ment into the company's pulp mill at Port Alice.

From April through December 1990, the company failed to monitor the dis­charge of air emissions from its power boiler. And in both January and August 1991, the company discharged effluent in amounts that exceeded allowable levels for total suspended solids.

Although fines imposed by the courts on industrial polluters still fall short of the maximum under the act of $1 million, they have been getting steadily steeper.

Ambulance services expanded

B.C. Ambulance Service will extend its emergency medical services to three more communities now served by firefighters, Health Minister Elizabeth Cull announced last week.

In Campbell River, Port Alberni and Nelson, where emergency response ser­vices are now provided by local firefighters, contracts will not be renewed, allowing for the establishment of the B.C. Ambulance Service in these communities.

Up to half of the full-time positions will be recruited from the ranks of the firefighters, many of whom already pos­sess the necessary skills.

BRIDGE Tricks Gulf islands Duplicate Bridge Club

winners from last week's play are as fol­lows:

Monday, March 9 — Marguerite Hall and Jill Wainborn, Sue Bradford and Gordon Hutton, Althea Morrisette and Wanda Pietrzak, June Knowles and Joan Conlan, Helen Shandro and Bunny Jor­

dan, Peter Jacquest and Fred Struve Tuesday, March 10: North/South: Keith Lavender and

Trevor Taylor, Bunny Jordan and Jim Bradford, George Lampier and Ron Dickson

East/West: Peter Jacquest and Fred Struve, Joan Conlan and Sue Bradford, Blanche Poborsa and Jim Burford

C V ANOTHER Vff NEW LISTING

1 1 4 + A C R E S - M U S G R A V E

Located within a short walk to hundreds of acres of parkland, this quality acreage supports many magnif icent cedars of some old growth fir. Several benches provide excellent building sites - the upper ones. Views to Cowichan Bay & Satellite Channel & your own waterfalls. DON'T MISS THIS!!

O f f e r s t o $ 8 9 , 5 0 0

Talk to DENNIS O'HARA at our Fulford Branch

111 Momingside Road 653-9555(office)653-410irhome)

RE^MKK® R ealty of Salt Spring Island a division of Small World Real Estate Company Inc.

136 Lower Ganges Rd., P.O. Box 1022, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1EO Office (604)537-9977 Fax (604) 537-9980

JESSIE JAMES: Broker/Owner - Res. (604) 537-5224

OCEANFRONT LOTS, build the home of your d r e a m s on any of t h e s e s p e c t a c u l a r Waterfront Properties

$169,500 - Beautiful 3/4 acre high bank lot with small cabin, fully serviced, fabulous view & southern exposure.

$179,500 - Serviced 3/4 acre oceanfront lot ready for the boa te r w i th g o o d m o o r a g e potent ia l at doors tep . Pr ivate, communi ty water, treed!

$198,000 - 5 acre plus beautiful high bank lot in pr ivate and des i red loca t ion . Moorage potent ial , wel l , ideal hold ing or bui ld now. Close to ferry & village.

$ 2 1 4 , 0 0 0 - 5 ac re + h igh bank lot w i th potential road access to shore line. Beautifully appointed property, bui lding site prepared, outstanding view.

$250,000 - 5 acre + oceanfront lot, good well, outstanding topography with fir, cedar and arbutus. Road to walk-on beach with superb moorage potential. $269,500 - 1.69 acre lowbank, southfacing seafront acreage, well treed, good moorage potential, close to village & ferries

Oceanf ront Homes - $750,000 Executive design, 4000 + sq.ft. finished living space, new steps & pier, registered water lease, deep water moorage & beach at door step. Energy ef f ic ient hea t ing , easy care grounds, fenced and private, includes 23 ft. family cruising boat!

(Value!!!)

Commerc ia l Oceanf ront $1 ,695 ,000 , The Gulf Is lands newest ful l service marina. 4 ac. south facing frontage with 3 acres, long term water lease.

Call Ed Davis

Private Islands 4 separate individual islands to choose from! Priced from $225,000 to $350,000.

Call Ed Davis

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT HOME, 1700 sq.ft. home built at waters edge, south west exposure, large living room with vaulted ceiling, wood stove, two bedrooms up.. Large sundeck, patio. Fruit trees. .52 acres. $232,500. LAKE, MOUNTAIN FARM VIEW, 1400 sq.ft. 2 bedroom home, large family room with wood heater. Immaculate condition. $139,900 FAMILY HOME, on 2.62 acres, 3 bedroom, f i r e p l a c e , h a r d w o o d f l oo rs , a n d day l i gh t basement. $149,000. 158 ACRES, lakefront estate. 2,000 feet lake frontage. Mereside Farms Co. Ltd. $999,000. H O B B Y F A R M , on 4 .7 a c r e s , up to 5 bed rooms, l andscaped , fruit t rees, shrubs, fenced pasture, 1800 sq.ft. workshop. $239,000 MUCH SOUGHT AFTER MID SALT SPRING

ISLAND ACREAGE South west facing 18.82 acres partially cleared property. Great view. Large pond, rough cleared pasture and forest. Great hobby farm potential, very sunny exposure. $184,900. (plus GST)

Call Patrick Akerman

N E W L I S T I N G - In te res t ing f ive acre v iew property, dr iveway roughed in, bui ld ing site p r e p a r e d , 4 .5 G P M w e l l . Sma l l t r a i l e r on p rope r t y c u r r e n t l y r en ted at $ 2 0 0 / m o n t h . $89,500.

Call Jessie James

PRICE R E D U C E D , 4 .78 acre hobby f a rm . Zoning allows guest cottage, outbuildings, main house, home occupations, lots of water, large p o n d , f e n c e d p a s t u r e , g r e e n h o u s e , e tc . $200,000.

Call Paul Greenbaum or Liane Read (24 hrs)

F U L F O R D H A R B O U R SEAVIEW, custom built home, passive solar design, quite formal with large living room, huge ensuite, separate dining room. Wet bar and more. $239,000.

JUST LISTED, custom built house on lovely easy mainta ined landscaped lot, near golf c o u r s e , l ake . Q u a l i t y t h r o u g h o u t , real f i r ep lace , sepa ra te d in i ng room. Doub le carport, plus R.V. parking. $229,000.

W A N T E D YOUNG FAMILY for this freshly u p d a t e d . Fami l y h o m e , 1.24 a c r e s , landscaped, 600 sq.ft. workshop, R.V. pad, excellent value at $169,000.

Call Paul Greenbaum or Liane Read (24 hrs)

JESSIE JAMES 537-5224 ED DAVIS 537-2626 LIANE READ 537-4287

Wednesday, March 18,1992 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Bl 1

ISLAND LIVING

B. C. Hydro wants old island fridges

Power Smart's refrigerator buy-back program has been expanded to include the Gulf Islands

No matter where people in the Gulf Is­lands, they are now eligible for a $50 B.C. Hydro grant for turning in that old energy-guzzling second refrigerator.

The Power Smart program has been operating successfully since 1990 in Vic­toria and five other pilot communities.

So far it has shipped more than 13,000 old "beer and pop" fridges to the continent's largest refrigerator disman­tling facility at Annacis Island near Van­couver. Another 2,600 fridges were dismantled by Ridge Meadows Recy­cling Society.

"These old fridges can easily cost up to $100 a year to run," said Barry Cor-bett, a Duncan-based Hydro marketing representative responsible for the Gulf Is­lands area. "They are often under-used and therefore waste a lot of electricity that can easily be saved."

The successful pilot program in Vic­toria exceeded its target of 5,800 old fridges in October, 1990. Corbett said a

new goal for the extended program is to eliminate 4,000 more energy-guzzling fridges in the first year on Vancouver Is­land and the Gulf Islands.

All Gulf Islands residents need do to get rid of their old fridges and receive $50 is call 1-800-663-2274. The fridges will be picked up by a moving contractor and delivered to the Annacis recycling plant.

The Power Smart fridge dismantling facility, operated for Hydro by ARCO B.C., is the largest in North America. It can handle 40,000 refrigerators a year, extracting about 13 tonnes of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) for recy­cling, and arranging for the steel hulks to be recycled.

Sorenson said the recovery of CFCs used as a coolant, is the first step towards reducing ozone depletion in the earth's atmosphere, DuPont purchases the recap­tured CFCs from Hydro, then remanufacturers and sells them as a recycled product.

Refrigerator buy-back is one of 25 Power Smart programs in B.C.

N e w L i s t i n g

$289,000 Great oceanview home in popular Channel Ridge. All on one level, this 2 br rancher offers over 1900 sq.ft. of comfort. Living room, dining room, and master bedroom wiih super ensuite all have views of Sansum Narrows. Double closed in garage. Quiet 1.63 acre lot is landscaped for easy upkeep. If you are retiring, this is the perfect home..

Call Maggie Smith Today to View

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BE PART OF THE 1992 GULF ISLANDER

GULF ISIANDS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0

PHONE (604) 537-5577 SOUTH END ACREAGE

4.99 acre end of Hillcrest Drive - in its natural state. Pick your site and your view. $79,000 MLS.

CALL SANTY G. FUOCO 537-2773

SANSUM NARROWS VIEW Sunny southwest exposure in Channel Ridge on 1.74 a c , municipal water, hydro, telephone & cable, access off Maple Ridge Place cul-de-sac. $79,900 MLS. CALL SANTY G. FUOCO 537-2773

FOR SALE ONE OF SALT SPRING'S LANDMARKS!

This charming farmhouse is part of the island's history -built in 1912 by Henry Bullock. 2100 sq.ft. in all plus basement of 10.05 acres. Light, spacious rooms, 4 bdrms, separate dining room, large verandas. All modern conveniences unobtrusively added. Southern exposure. 10,000 sq.ft. pole barn, orchard, fenced pastures, garden. Superbly located across from the golf course and next door to the track and tennis courts at Portlock park. This is truly a chance-in-a-lifetime! By appointment only.

$375,000 CALL DONNA REGEN, CGA

537-2845(R)

YOU WILL LOVE OWNING THIS HOUSE!

A wonderful quality family home ready to move into. 2 levels finished, 2415 sq.ft., 2x6 construction, bright & clean, thermo windows, on electric plus energy program with back up wood heat. 2 bdrms up, plus 2 bdrms, 4 pee bathroom, family room, workshop, and huge utility room on lower ground level, lots of parking as well as double carport. 1.07 acre, beautifully landscaped with a profusion of low maintenance bulbs, shrubs, flowering trees, fenced veggie garden. School bus? - at the front door! A superb property.

$174,900 MLS f A l l n n u u A D C A c u r*r>A

SUNNY. VIEW AND LOADS OF ROOM

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 for more info or appointment to view. Now $269,000 MLS. CALL SANTY G. FUOCO 537-2773

FROGS CROAK « RAVENS CALL And you'll bask in the warmth of the Spring sunshine on this series of south facing rocky moss covered knolls studded with majestic firs and contorted arbutus. This 2.55 acres of South Salt Spring Island bliss can be yours for $73,500 firm, but the vendor will offer terms. CALL DAVID DUKE 653-4538

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM HOME

.* One level 1900 sq.ft. home, large living room, separate dining area, kitchen has 8'x7' eating area, large deck, on one acre lot, close to Long Harbour ferry. $139,000 MLS CALL SANTY G. FUOCO 537-2773

Level building bt, 1/2 acre with septic field approved for 3 br home, close to StMary Lake, golf, tennis. $49,500.

•CUTE AS A BUG'S EAR"

For either the starting or retirement couple, this home will be hard to equal! The cosy, immaculate level entry from the carport, 3 br home is bright and cheery with an "improvable' sea view and is conveniently close to Ganges yet enjoys the privacy of a quiet cul-de-sac. $147,000 For more information call... CALL HENRI PROCTER 537-4273

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Almost 5 acres of Arbutus and Fir trees in Salt Spring's sunny south end. Excellent value in today's market. $79,000 CALL JOHN CURRAN 537-4698 P.S. Look around & compare - then cal l me!

OCEANVIEW HOME & HOBBY FARM

* 3 bedroom family home * 2.74 acre with level, fenced pasture * 600 sq. ft. workshop or barn * cbse to beach, dock, Fernwood school and store * $175,000 For an appointment to view, cal l CALL PETER LAMB 537-4859 SUNNY SOUTH FACING FAMILY HOME

This attractive 3 berlroom home is on a south facing 2.66 acres near Vesuvius. The well treed property slopes down to Duck Creek on its southern boundary, and there's a large pond in this area. The home has a huge wisteria covered sundeck and there's b ts of potential for further development in the lower level. Pr iced at $153,500 For More Informat ion Call: DAVID DUKE 653-4538

MARACAIBO WATERFRONT

Here is a rare opportunity to buy into Maracaibo living! Island living at its best - year round moorage, beaches, tennis, parkland trails. This is a gorgeous .97 acre southfacing building lot.

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SALT SPRING REALTY LTD. 149 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1EO

ENJOY THIS VIEW FROM YOUR WATERFRONT HOME

Newly constructed family home with s.w. exposure, built on 'water's edge'. Low bank, with sweeping views down the inlet, beautiful evening sunsets and resident swans. $197,000.

SECRET ISLAND - WATERFRONTS

NEW LISTING - BEAUTIFUL VESUVIUS

Oceanview, tastefully landscaped .94 acre, home totally renovated featuring, double soak Jacuzzi, skylights, hardwood floors, and plenty of sun. Must be viewed to be appreciated. $199,000 NEW TOO!

2 lots on Secret (approx. 1 /4 acre), $40,000 and $50,000. Water system on island.

LOWEST PRICED ACREAGE ON MARKET 2.75 acres on Dukes Road. Nicely treed yet a sunny spot for a building site, with a creek meandering alongside. $49,000

OCEANVIEW ACREAGE 1-1/2 of nicely treed property. Views over Galiano and Pender. Just south of Ganges. $105,000

CALL MARION MARKS 537-2453

OR SHELLI ROBERTSON 653-4347

Classic log home on 1.77 acres ajoining golf course. Features 3 bedrooms, sunken living room, rock fireplace, hardwood floors. Priced at $169,000 REVENUE COTTAGE INCLUDED!

BARGAIN PRICE VIEW LOT ONLY $66,000 Come walk this lot with me, close to all island amenities. Well witched and perk test done, .62 of an acre.

FIRST TIME BUYERS $122,000

Private setting with fenced back yard. 1500 sq.f.t. on water and sewer. Exellent garden area, flat 1/2 acre close to Fernwood school, with 2 out buildings for your hobbies.

GREAT STARTER HOME $105,000

THE PRICE IS RIGHT NEED A LARGE FAMILY HOME - HERE IT IS. AND AN OCEANVIEW, TOO!!

Four bedroom home on 1.35 acres of level usable property. Formal dining room, large kitchen with eating area. Established garden, etc. $153,500. OCEANVIEW - OFFERS WANTED!

3 bedroom cottage. New carpet and freshly painted. Close to boating access and beach. $119,900. OVER 5 ACRES OF INDUSTRIAL ZONED PROPERTY.

Help with costs from this guest cottage. Main house features 2 bedrooms, studio, hot tub. $148,900.

CALL JOHN STEELE 537-4606

.54 of an acre, on sewer and water, good family area. Large shop at the back with water and hydro.

CALL MYLES WILSON 537-4506

Revenue from new house plus 3 workshops, 3 wells on property, and creek across rear. $395,000.

CALL SHELLI ROBERTSON 653-4347

OR MARION MARKS 537-2453

* WATERFRONT * WATERFRONT - $285,000 »» 25 ACRE ESTATE ** A BUILDING LOT

168 acres, 1/4 mile west facing waterfront. Secluded and private 5395,000.

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MUNICIPAL WATER, HYDRO * Only $59,900!

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3.9 acre - private, south views of Portland Island Park and passing ferries. Build your guest cabin now for weekending, and your main house when you retire.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 5 acres in quiet area at the end of cul-de-sac. Possible views. Very heavily treed. Well already developed. Great holding property or build your dream home. Phone L/S for more details. $69,500

HOUSE AND SMALL ACREAGE

Excellent privacy and views; quality 2 level, 3600 sq.ft. westcoast residence which compliments the acreage. Offered at $479,000 MLS

** ACREAGE 10*"

A gently sloping .50 acre in a quiet neighbourhood, hydro & phone to the lot line. $39,000.

AN OPPORTUNITY

We don't mind sharing our privacy with you. Good well, sunny, & we would like to be part of your ESTATE. Offered at $85,900 MLS.

»» TOWNHOUSE LIVING

Home priced for immediate sale, in Ganges, on municipal water and sewer. ONLY $80,000.

WATERFRONT

One acre of walk-on, low-bank, sunny waterfront, only 551,900!

CALL BOB HOWE TODAY 653-4542

1.28 acre - mature 2nd growth forest behind the two bedroom iakeview home, paved drive, easycare landscaping. Single garage / workshop. Swimming across the road. $159,000.

CALL NORMAN ROTHWELL 537-5103

New, 2 bdrms, 6 appliances, warm atmosphere & neighbours, good value. From $137,375 MLS.

CALL GIL MOUAT 537-4900

2.5 acres, walk-on beach, easy access, three building sites, water, good harbour. Priced to sell $175,000.

CALL JIM SPENCER 537-2154

OR DON ROBERTSON 653-4347

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ROBERTSON 653-4347

NORM ROTHWELL 537-5103

MARION MARKS

537-2453

FAX:537-9797

GANGES OFFICE

537-5515 Victoria Dir: 656-5554 Vancouver Dir:278-5595

Fulford Branch Office (604)653-9555

Drop in or call our office for your FREE NRS Bi-Weekly Catalogue

JIM SPENCER 537-2154

BOB HOWE

653-4542

MYLES WILSON

537-4506

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