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(gulf Mante BrtfttooofcrTel. (toll free) 1-800-663-5530 Your Community Newspaper 537-9933TWENTY-NINTH YEAR. NO. 36 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 500Salt Spring Island school bus driver Gord Singbeil cleaned his vehiclelast weekend in preparation for another year of transporting local studentsRegional district seeksfish plant order delayThe federal department of fisheriesand oceans has beenasked to delay an order requiringa Salt Spring Island fish processingplant to install a waterchlorination system by the end ofSeptember.The Capital Regional District(CRD) made the request late lastweek, after local CRD representativeDr. Hugh Borsman agreedwith Salt Spring Island Sea ProductsLtd. operator John Christianson'sposition that the plantshould not be held responsible forproblems with the quality of thewater it uses.Water used at the plant isuntreated and piped fromMaxwell Lake by the North SaltSpring Waterworks District. Arecent test by fisheries andoceans found unacceptably highcoliform counts in the water,prompting the department toissue an order for installation of achlorination system at the plant.Although subsequent tests bythe CRD and fisheries and oceansClean glass for classfound the quality of the wateracceptable, the installation orderremained in effect. Fisheries andoceans noted that fluctuations inwater quality are a commonoccurrence, and that the time hadfinally arrived to eliminate theproblem.While he did not dispute theneed to guarantee the quality ofthe water used at his plant,Christianson last week said he did-i3t believe his operation shouldbe held responsible for the waterit receives from the North SaltSpring system. Depending onwhat remedies were proposed inmeetings with Dr. Borsman, hewas considering defying thechlorination order and launchinga suit for damages if and when hisplant was subsequently closed.Dr. Borsman said Monday heagreed with Christianson that theplant should not be required toinstall a chlorination system, butthat he saw no way the situationcould be remedied before theTurn to Page A13to and from schools. Classes began Tuesday, and motorists are remindedto exercise caution on island roads. Driving pointers, Page A3.INSIDEPets on paradeResidents of Greenwoodswere visited last week by astream of animals and theirowners. Page A9.INDEXBusiness Dir. B4Classifieds B2Country Gourmet A14Editorials A4Entertainment ... A1SGardenBllLettersA5Real Estate CISportsB9YearsB12Your Garden BllWaterhookuplimitsto easeBy SUSAN DICKERThe year-old moratorium onconnections to the North SaltSpring Waterworks District(NSSWD) has been lifted. Waterdistrict trustees decided this weekto lift the moratorium, declaredAugust 12, 1987, after the ministryof environment agreed to anincrease in the district's waterlicence.The ministry's water managementbranch has granted thedistrict approval to draw anadditional 300,000 gallons per dayfrom Maxwell Lake. Approval todraw the additional water is basedon construction of a dam.The moratorium has left abacklog of about 400 applicationsfor water connections.Last August, the water districtestablished an interim moratoriumon the supply of water touncommitted developments, aswell as on increases in the size ofpresent connections. The movewas made after the water managementbranch turned downapplications to draw additionalwater from both Maxwell and St.Mary lakes.The rejections, combined withTurn to Page A8Local cancer case rateshould aid involvementStatistics compiled by local andnational agencies indicate thatSalt Spring Island residents whooffer financial support to theTerry Fox Run for cancer researchwill likely end up helping themselves.While cancer ranks second onboth the Canada-wide and regionallists of most frequent causes ofdeaths each year, local residentsfind themselves above the nationalaverage in terms of the numberof cancer victims per capita andas a percentage of all causes ofdeath.The most recent figures madeavailable by the Capital RegionalDistrict (CRD) health office showcancer was the cause of death in33.7 per cent of all local cases in1986, and that the ratio works outto 343 deaths per 100,000 people.Across Canada, meanwhile,cancer is responsible for about 25per cent of all deaths reported in agiven year. The ratio is about 140deaths per 100,000 people.Why is cancer apparently moreTimSuatoyprevalent in the Gulf Islands?Kathy Staley, co-ordinator of theTerry Fox Runs organized in B.C.and the Yukon, said last week theislands have a higher-thannormalnumber of senior citizens,who are more likely to suffercancer."The higher percentage ofolder people probably swings thefigures," she said.Staley's assessment is backedup by figures supplied by theCanadian Cancer Society. A divi-Turn to Page A2

P«g« A2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W»dn—d»y, S»pt. 7. 1988Local statistics underlinevalue of cancer researchFrom Page Alsion of known cancer cases intoage brackets shows that thepercentage of people diagnosedas having cancer increases withage.In the Gulf Islands, the averageage of people who died of cancerin 1986 was 69 years. Of all thecancer-related deaths recordedlocally in the same year, meanwhile,just over one-quarter involvedpeople aged 75 years orover — a percentage that ishigher than the national average.While Staley agreed that thehigher-than-normal percentage ofcancer cases in the Gulf Islands"is all the more reason for (local)residents to get involved" withthis year's Terry Fox Run on SaltSpring Island, she pointed outthat cancer does not discriminateaccording to age.Just as cancer is the numbertwo killer of all Canadians, theCanadian Cancer Society pointsout in its statistical breakdownsthat the disease ranks as thesecond-leading cause of deathamong youths between the agesof one and 14 years. In that agebracket, motor vehicle accidentsclaim the largest number ofpeople each year."Regardless of the age, wewant the hurting to stop," Staleysaid, pointing out that cancer willeventually strike three out ofevery five Canadians, that 96,000new cases of cancer will bediagnosed in Canada this year,and that 50,000 people will die ofthe disease in 1988.Fulford leads wayin pledges for runFulford Harbour residents continueto be generous in theirsupport of this year's Terry FoxRun on Salt Spring Island.To date, pledges worth $600have been made by six Fulfordareabusinesses who are challengingother firms to follow suit.Last week, a $100 challengeissued by Pat Corneille of FulfordMarina and Salt Spring Log Sortwas matched by five Fulfordbusinessmen: Brad Bompas ofBompas and Hickman Construction,Paul Adams of South EndConstruction, David Rainsford ofRainsford Construction, GerryBorden of Lancer Contracting,and the Fulford Inn.Two of the six pledges havebeen made to Fulford Inn employeePatricia Brown, who now hasover $800 promised for her participationin the run. Driftwoodemployee Damaris Rumsby, whois co-ordinating the run, receivedthe other four pledges and hasnow reached the $1,200 mark incontributions.In Ganges last weekend, organizersreceived an estimated $600from the sale of Terry Fox RunCatch The Dream tee-shirts at theSaturday Farmers' Market. Thetee-shirt total climbed to about$800 later in the day when JohnKorrison made table-to-tablesales in the Vesuvius Inn.The occasion for Inn sales was ahorseshoe pitch tournament organizedby employees John Steeleand Betsy Dosco. Nine teams oftwo players each anted up $5 ahead to participate in the tournament,with all proceeds goingtowards the Terry Fox fund.Winners of the event were JanJesser of Prince Rupert and BrianSanford of Ganges, while secondplace went to Steele and DaveRoland.Back in Ganges, meanwhile,the Salt Spring Sailing Club hasorganized a dinghy race forSunday, September 18, with proceedsgoing to the Terry Fox Run.Everyone is welcome to participate;meet at the clubhouse at thefoot of Douglas Road at 9:30 am.The dinghy race will be stagedfor those people who wish to takepart in fund-raising but cannotenter the 10-kilometre Terry FoxRun itself. Another alternativeactivity will be an aerobics classstaged at Gulf Islands SecondarySchool, the starting point for therun, on September 18.Prior to the Sunday events,island youngsters will participatein school-by-school runs to raisecontributions for the fund, whichthis years hopes to raise $10,000.Run participants working to getinto shape for the event arereminded that free fitness classesare being staged four times aweek. The sessions are stagedMonday and Wednesday eveningsat Portlock Park, beginningat 6 pm, and Tuesday andThursday evenings at the FulfordCommunity Hall, beginning at7:30 pm.Staley also noted that, in mostcases, the chances of a cancersufferer surviving a bout with thedisease increases dramatically ifthe cancer is detected earlyenough. Survival rates when lukemiaand cervical cancer aredetected early, she said, are"improving dramatically."The reason, Staley said, isbecause of advances made possibleby research projects funded inpart by proceeds from the TerryFox Run. The original Marathonof Hope launched by Terry Fox,and the seven subsequent TerryFox Runs held each year at sitesacross Canada, have so far contributed$67 million to cancer research.It is estimated that proceedsfrom the runs have providedabout 20 per cent of the researchfunding available in Canada.Money raised by the Terry FoxRun is channeled to the NationalCancer Institute of Canada, theresearch arm of the CanadianCancer Society, which sponsorsthe Terry Fox Runs. The institutehas a board of 13 scientists whicheach year reviews applications forfunding of long- and short-termresearch projects. Money is directedonly to projects that scientistsfeel will make a difference inthe battle against cancer.This year's Terry Fox Run onSalt Spring Island is sponsored byDriftwood and scheduled for Sunday,September 18, beginningwith registration at 8:30 am at theGulf Islands Secondary Schoolgymnasium. Across B.C., organizershope the runs will raise$500,000; on Salt Spring, thetarget is $10,000.Organizers note that despite itsname, the event is not simply a"run." Participants can cover the10-kilometre course by any meansthey wish — i.e., horseback,bicycle or skateboard — and anynumber of related fund-raisingactivities are welcomed.Sponsorship forms for participantsare available from islandmerchants. For information, contactDamaris Rumsby at Driftwood(537-9933) between 8:30am and 4:30 pm, Monday toFriday.SSSSSSSSS5SSSSS35SR?NEED FIREWOOD?Cut a great deal withHUSQVARNASo many models to choose from!StandSEPT.7WE8TH9FR10SAard Time -- Add one hour for Daylight Sa /mgs0810162522100130085516502225024009301705225003451005172023102.710.78.28.62.810.57.78.73.110.37.18.83.610.16.411SU12MO13TU14WE044010401735233505301110174500000620114518000025071012151810HARBOUR'S ENDMARINE & EQUIPMENTur's End. Gangesi from the Harbour House8.84.210.05.78.95.010.04.98.95.810.04.39.06.610.0COT A*M\Do/-4ZUZPhillip SwiftB.C. Land Surveyor107 McPhillips Ave. (in KIS office)537-5911Box 997, GangesROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 92Friday SupperSEPT. 9ROAST BEEF6 pm — Members & Guests only — $6MEAT DRAWS EVERY SAT. FROM 3-5:30 PMDIDAll Jim's friends tohelp him celebratehis first half-century.Sunday, 11th Sept.His place - after 6 pm- pot luck. s ^CHECK & COMPARETHESE PRICES ON TONGUE & GROOVETIGHT KNOT CEDAR1" x 6" in3', 4' or 6' lengthslengths JLtdr*9lin. ft.fin. ft.SIDNEY YARDONLY^^ />l*/t A P A AAA A A A A656-8888YOUR SIDNEY GRAVEL MARTILUMBERWQRLDS I 2072 HENRY AVE., SIDNEYW

Wedna»d«y. S»pt. 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P»g» A3B. ReynoldsCARPET CLEANINGSteam Extraction3M ScotchgardJANITORIALSERVICEWindows & FloorsResidential & Commercial653-4201Gulf IslandAppliance &RefrigerationRepairFor prompt service to allhousehold appliancesand electric toolsF-Stephen Fisher last week visited prime blackberry-picking bush onMorningside Road, near his Fulford Harbour home. SimilarGood pickingsopportunities will soon lessen, thanks to advent of school year andapproach of autumn.yaPhone GEOFF LEASON537-9243\fo be frankIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIby richardstThat happy old army!Fred Karno still lives, both in long memory and in writtenrecords. Last week I wrote of replies to my earlier question askingwhat was Fred Karno's Army? Since then I had two more answers.Bill Ripley, of Galiano, wrote as a collector of military history andmemorabilia. He cited The Long Trail, a collection of soldiers'songsand slang of the 1914-1918 war, compiled by John Brophy and EricPartridge. The reference first appeared in 1930 and was re-publishedin 1965, in revised form, by Andre Deutsch, in England. In 1969 itwas again published, this time by Sphere Books, of Great Britain.Here are the words in full. Harry Pickstone also quoted the words,"*^f which I listed the last five lines last week because they were moremiliar to me.FRED KARNO'S ARMY- Sung to the tune of The Church's One Foundation.We are Fred Karno's armyThe ragtime infantry:We cannot fight, we cannot shoot.What earthly use are we!And when we get to Berlin,The Kaiser he will say,'Hoch hoch, Mein Gott,What a bloody fine lotAre the ragtime infantry.This varied in a few details from unit to unit. Australians and NewZealanders, for example, sang "A.N.Z. A.C." for "ragtime infantry"and "rotten lot" was often substituted for the sarcastic "fine lot," inthe penultimate line.Fred Karno was a popular comedian whose performance, TheMummingBirds, was a crescendo of imbecility and absurdincompetence. It was a sketch in which several minor comediansappeared, among them, at one time, Charlie Chaplin and HarryWeldon. Both of these players continued and made famous thepathetic - comic tradition of ineffectiveness.John Arnold also recalled the comedian and asked me a questionat the same time. The question was answered in the above quotation.Did I remember the name of the outfit Charlie Chaplin started withon the English stage, he enquired. I didn't, but it was obviously thecompany listed in the reference quoted by Bill Ripley, TheMumming Birds.And if any reader should be surprised that a comic song adopted ahymn tune, don't! Most soldiers' so.igs, from sentimental to bawdy,were set to hymn tunes.Sounds real goodI read a lot of advertisements for amusement. Here's aninteresting offer in a city newspaper:"Reel gas lawnmower, good working order ..."I'll bet it's a real gas! The announcement may well have sold themachine, but it didn't sell me!Three bags fullThat was when tea bags were first popular. A transplantedEnglishwoman sent her mother a packet of tea bags. The recipientwas delighted to have them."But it takes so long to open them," she protested.Motoristsreminded toobey rulesAs school children throughoutthe Gulf Islands return to classesthis week, motorists are remindedof certain driving regulationswhich are enforced throughoutthe school year.The Motor Vehicle Act outlinesspecific regulations dealing withdriving past schools and playgrounds,and with meeting aschool bus.Motorists driving between thehours of 8 am and 5 pm, on aregular school day, must drive nofaster than 30 kilometres per hourwhile approaching, passing or inthe vicinity of a school, accordingto speed limit signs. The sameholds true for those driving in thevicinity of a public playground forchildren between dawn and dusk.When approaching a school busin either direction, drivers arereminded not to pass the bus if itsred lights are flashing. Motoristsare also reminded to stop beforereaching the bus and not toproceed again until the bus hasfinished discharging passengersand resumes its motion.Nora & TrevorChesterare celebrating their50thWeddingAnniversaryJoin the celebrationwith well-wishers for aCome & Go TeaSat., Sept. 10/88St. George'sAnglican Hall (Ganges)2-4:30 pmtc-ajbc-^bc^ve-^itIsland Garden andLandscaping ServicesTIME TO IRRIGATE!!LANDSCAPING, GARDENING,LAWNS, IRRIGATION andPROPERTY MANAGEMENTAll things are possible.R.R. #1, Mountain Park Drive, C. 4, Ganges, B.C.537-4274 days eves. 537-9667Mobile H-426-448*^RJ"S^ VWe've been to theFarwest HorticulturalExhibition...• Oriental style solid cast iron, verdigrisfinishedlanterns• Bonsai pots from Japan• A wide range of terra cotta & glazedstoneware pots from Thailand & Malaysia• Beautiful handcrafted garden & patiofurnitureCOME IN & SEE ALL THE EXCITING NEWPRODUCTS TO ENHANCE YOUR GARDEN!FOXGLOVEFARM 6 GARDEN SUPPLYDedicated to serving & supporting farmers & gardenersin the Gulf Islands since 1976CORNER OF ATKINS RD. & LOWER GANGES RD.537-5531 Open 9-5:30, Tues. through Sat.

P«fl» A4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wedn—day. Sept. 7, 1988(gulf Manbtf BrifttooobPublished every Wednesday at Ganges, B.C. byDriftwood Publishing Ltd.126 Upper Ganges RoadBox 250, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0Office hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-FridayMEMBER:Canadian Community Newspapers AssociationB.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers AssociationYEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES:In the Gulf Islands $12; Elsewhere in Canada $18; Foreign $60Second Class Mail Registration No. 0803President Frank RichardsPublisher Tony RichardsEditor .. Duncan MacDonnellReporter Susan Dicker*&CY.CN.A.Advertising . Jeff OuterbridgeOffice .. Catherine McFadyenJill ByronDamaris Rumsby1984 Prize Winner, CCNABest All-Round Newspaper(3.5CXM.999)1985 Prize Winner, BCYCNABest All-Round Newspaper (4.001 + 11986 Prize Winner, BCYCNABest All-Round Newspaper(3.000-7.999)Production.... Anne LyonAlice RichardsRoland ShanksConfer nowto set stageThe tourism industry affects all aspects of islandlife, from ferry schedules to local employmentopportunities to development plans designed tocater to our growing legions of visitors. For thatreason, it makes eminent sense for the IslandsTrust to draft a policy paper that would helpdovetail its preserve and protect mandate withlong-range tourism strategies being contemplatedfor the islands.However, it is unfortunate that the Trustappears unable to draft its policy position paperuntil next spring, when another tourism seasonwill be in full swing. The delay, caused by slowinternal response to a questionnaire and by thefast-approaching Trust elections, probably meansat least a one-year delay in the drafting of policiesto guide public concerns about the development ofthe local tourism industry.That's too long to wait. By the time draftpolicies are translated into firm guidelines, thelocal tourism industry is likely to have a marketingstrategy and new service components in place.Like development in general, the boom in SaltSpring's tourism industry is occurring in 1988; thedirection it takes could well be set by next year,making a Trust policy paper an after-theTfactconsideration instead of a guiding set of rules.In a political and practical sense, the Trust'sdelay is understandable. It is seeking a poll of all itsmembers' concerns before conferring with localtourism industry representatives for their input.With a new slate of trustees expected to be swornin following elections this November, the Trustwill wait until its first council meeting in 1989before drafting the rough points it and the industrywill use to chart their course.On Salt Spring at least, it would be appropriatefor the Trust and tourism industry representativesto hold an informal exchange of views and policyproposals before the spring, 1989, Trust Councilsession. As noted above, the visitor industry willmove sooner — not later — to respond to thisisland's marketing and service infrastructureneeds. Because of that, the drafting of localstrategies and guidelines is of more pressirC^concern than the Trust's internal timetable.The sooner the consultative process begins, themore it will help the Trust set the kind of groundrules needed to serve both its mandate and thehealth of the tourism industry. A too-long delay,however, could find the Trust with outdatedguidelines and fewer resources to preserve andprotect.Calmness was just a before domestic storm hitMy wife had to work late at theoffice one night last week, leavingme alone to clear up the backlogof domestic chores. Little did Iknow that the god of in-homedisasters had been waiting forthis chance.The home, so quiet and calmwhen my wife left, lost no timeshowing its sinister side. Thewashing machine, which up tillthen had forgotten its strangequirks, exploited the opportunityto cause me grief. It overflowed inthe middle of the first cycle.Mildly irritated, I found mopand bucket and slowly cleaned upthe mess. Turning to the washer,I fiddled with a few knobs andconnections and eventuallycoaxed it to continue with itsappointed task, then turned toother matters.A short while later, after scouringthe house for items to add tothe night's job list, I returned tothe kitchen. The washing mamywordHIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIItllllllllllllllllllllllttHIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIchine had overflowed again, thistime in the middle of the secondcycle.Cursing under my breath, Ibrought out the mop and bucketagain and soon restored somesemblance or order. After givingthe machine a swift kick and aharsh talking-to, I turned oncemore to other matters.Fearing another flood, I resolvedto stay close at hand forthe remaining cycles. Naturallyenough, the machine respondedto this scrutiny by humming alongwithout a care or complication inby duncan macdonnellthe world.Darkness was falling when Itrudged outside to pin the wash tothe clothesline. The stars wereout when the last item went up;the night sky cooled my warmingtemper, and I gave the line a last,friendly pat before turning toleave.The line responded with asnapping sound. The load offreshly-washed clothes, obtainedwith so much difficulty, laysprawled half across the lawn andhalf across the garden dirt.Stumbling through the dark tochase the dogs away from thiscollection of new toys, I trippedacross the remnants of the lineand landed in the tomato patch.Oaths filled the air.It was too dark to repair theline; in any event, the clotheswould have to go back into thewasher, whose quirks I was in nomood to trust. I spent more timeun-pinning the wash, then wentinside to tackle the dishes.The sink is next to the washingmachine. In my absence, thewasher had happily gurgled up afew more pools of water, makinganother mop-up necessary beforespoons and plates could be safelyprocessed.Out came the mop. This time, Iopened the door to adjacentstorage room and the door openingfrom it to the outside,intending to sweep the wateracross two floors and directly ontothe lawn. It worked, and finallythe task was done.Wearied, I went to close thedoor to the outside. It refused toyield. The frustration that hadbeen building all evening finallyreached a breaking point. Anchoringmyself, I gave the doorone mighty pull.The handle came off in myhand. I flew backwards into a setof storage shelves. Mason jars, abox of flattened tin cans andvarious odds and ends raineddown on my head and shoulders.Several jars broke on the floor;the cans bounced off my barefeet.Out came the broom. Eventually,the mess was cleaned up, mybruises soothed and all doorssecured. Turning back to thekitchen, I was confronted by thestack of dirty dishes I hadresolved to wash. After carefullyconsidering the catastrophes thekitchen sink can and would nodoubt offer, I declined. Enoughwas enough.

Wedneiday, Sept. 7, 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page ABlettersIn Downtown Victoria, B.C.The place to go . . . the place to stay!_ContradictionSir,In response to last week's letterfrom Murray Cyprus: Positivedevelopment? Positive development?Why is it that every dudewith a scheme to line his ownpockets at our expense feels theneed to lecture us about theholiness of positive development?At our expense, because we arethe ones who have to live with themoonscape of clear-cut logging,the soil erosion, the pollution fromthe runoff, the lowered watertables, the heavy equipment trafficon our narrow roads, the noise,and the higher taxes resulting fromincreased demand for all servicesby the large influx of people whowill be attracted by the "positivedevelopment."In the context of Salt SpringIsland (with the possible exceptionof the Ganges core) positivedevelopment is a contradiction interms. Positive is protecting theincredible beauty we have here andthen passing it on to the nextgeneration the way we found it.Development on the scale that Mr.Cyprus promotes is destructive ofeverything positive that describesSalt Spring. (Think about it.)This kind of developmentmentality is more appropriate to~f urrey than Salt Spring, more in-Jine with the '50s than the ^Os. Itembodies an idea whose time haspassed.At the moment the Islands Trustis the only agency we have standingbetween us and the destructionwhich accompanies so-calledpositive development. As Mr.Cypress demonstrates daily, itreally needs beefing up. I for onewill do whatever is required tomake it a more meaningful barrierto the people who are bent ondestroying our island one hugechunk at a time with their selfaggrandizingschemes for "positivedevelopment."SAM LIGHTMAN,Fulford Harbour.4 hank youSir,Once again, on behalf of theRecreation Commission, I wouldlike to thank the followingvolunteers and staff who providedquality recreation programs forSalt Spring Island residents.Summer Discovery Day Camp:Leah Kitchen, camp director,Tony Marshall, Malindi Curtisand Andrea Skinner, counsellors,delivered a variety of stimulatingactivities for the children allsummer. Sheila and GraceGraham, Peter Hood, PetraHazenboom, Sheila Thompson,Jane Cunningham and Lisa Koskiassisted the counsellorsthroughout July and August.Les Wagg conducted a firesafety presentation, StephanCaron conducted a bike safetypresentation and Leanne Hearseyled a First Aid session duringSafety Week at camp.Teen Dance: Embe Bakery,Glad's Ice Cream Shop, VideoRanch, Gringo's, Video Visions,Lickety Sip, Luigi's and SaltSpring Island Trail Rides donatedprizes for the event. Mike Tysonfrom GVM donated pop for theoccasion and Greg Pauker rentedsound equipment at a reasonablerate. Also, Mary Williamsonkindly rented out Central Hall.Tennis: Loes Holland, JorgeCoelho, Jenny Nicholson and PaulCulff taught 15 classes betweenthem this summer, both atPortlock and Fulford.Pre-School Day Camp: DeniseGordon, camp director, and JulieCunningham led little ones incamp activities during July.Babysitting Course: Yvonne Feevoluntarily instructed the RedCross certified course which had15 participants. Linda Adams andJill Byron both bathed andchanged their babies for the class,which was greatly appreciated.Anna Hawthorne donated anaquatic print which she painted, tobe hung on the wall of the Portlockoffice. It has been on the wall sincemid-July.Recreation Commission: Thankyou very much Linda Stafford, forbeing so patient with me when Icame to your work office regardingrecreation business. As well, Iwould like to extend a warm thankyou to the Recreation Commissionfor supporting me throughoutthese past four months.I have enjoyed spending anothersummer on Salt Spring deliveringprograms. The community as awhole has been extremely cooperativewhich has made myexperience pleasurable.SANDI GEIGER,Program Director,Ganges.VacillationSir,I suggest that a basic concern forevery Salt Spring Islander ought tobe that our elected trustees and theA PC be committed to viableprograms which will ensure andenhance economic opportunity forour island community.Firstly, what is the mostacceptable form of economicactivity for Salt Spring Island? Thepresent trustees and the APC seemto stumble with this issue,constantly changing or vacillatingas the special interest groupstemporarily convince them toabandon one idea or plan in favourof another. For example, sheepfarming, a traditional part of ourisland economy, is under attackand in decline; aquaculture is indisfavour; logging is totallyunacceptable; land development isa dirty, immoral thought; tourism,according to recent trusteeremarks, is likely to cause moreenvironmental damage than clearcutlogging; heavy-duty equipmentoperations are harassed andharangued (especially if they can'thide their equipment); warehousingand light industry areessential land uses which are beingtreated like "hot potatoes," etc.What are the economicplatforms of our present trustees?Acting with all the powers of amunicipal government, dont thetrustees carry an obligation toexplain their economic views andpast performances? I say theywon't. As islanders, don't we needtwo well-balanced candidates whowill broaden the local focus? Thattask will require strong,determined and independentleadership.MURRAY CYPRUS,Ganges.InequitiesSir,Canada Post announces therewill be a one cent increase in thebasic letter rate and also in the ratefor letters going to the U.S., andraises in all other classes of mailnext January.Nothing is said about adjustingsome of the gross inequalities inthe rate structure to meetstandards and rates of othercountries.How many people know thatunlike nearly all the majorcountries in the world, Canadadoesn't have a special rate forprinted matter (third class in theU.S.) or books (fourth class in theU.S. for all customers). Thebooksellers and publishers inCanada have a special rate forbooks but not the general public.This means that much educationaland other material, in cold type orxerox, has to pay much higherrates than in other countries, aburden that is specially hard onthose who circulate educationalmaterial for business or otherpurposes.How many people know thatCanada is the only major countryin the world that does not haveairgrams; that is, air mail for lettersof less than the usual size. In theU.S. airgrams are 36 centscompared with 44 cents otherwise.In Australia airgrams are aboutone-third less than standard rates.Yes, Canada Post will sell you anairgram but you must put 73 centspostage on it.Canada doesnt have a lowerrate for post cards, which are 14cents in the U.S. This is importantfor tourists and others who want tosend messages abroad. The ironyof this is that, for example, touristswho come to the Gulf Islands andare enchanted with the scenery andwish to send picture cards homehave to pay 73 cents per cardpostage, even if all they want towrite is Wish you were here. Yousee few tourists buying picturecards, and fewer still sending themabroad. Among all thecounterproductive rates cooked upby Canada Post this is the mostridiculous.For anyone with a largeinternational mailing problem theinequity of the rates creates aheavy drain on his expenses.Therefore you find that many GulfIslanders who live not too far fromthe U.S. border have postal boxesin Blaine or Point Roberts. TheStratford Shakespeare Theatre inOntario, for example, sends mailto U.S. patrons by trucking it tothe nearest American post office,thus saving many thousands ofdollars.Instead of realigning these rateswith that of other, more sapientcountries like the U.S., England,Australia, etc., Canada Post paysno attention to criticism but goeson its merry way of dropping staffand abandoning house deliveries,and other services, in order to cutlosses. It does nothing, forexample, to replace the old ruralmail boxes that are rotting awayand are eyesores on thecountryside, as a drive around anypart of Salt Spring Island reveals.ANTHONY NETBOY,Ganges.STRATHCQNA HOTELQfiictaria's (Siiterknmmnt 6hilmis proud to announce:Freshly redecorated roomsSurprisingly affordable ratesGolf and sightseeing packagesWorld famous nightclubsAsk about our: Honeymoon PackageDeluxe suite, flowers & champagne,2 nights, 2 breakfasts, only $165.00919 Douglas St., Victoria, B.C. (604) 383-7137OLD SCOTT RD. 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P»0« A6 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W»dne«d«y, Sept. 7, 1988capitalcommentiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiby Hubert beyerVICTORIA — Six months from now, we'll have a new premier,and his name will be Bud Smith. 'Before you dismiss this prediction as the insipid ramblings of acolumnist who doesn't know what else to write about on abeautiful British Columbia day, let me tell you that the scenario iscirculating within Socred caucus ranks.The NDP wouldn't be caught dead even thinking about thepossibility of a Socred leadership change. The mere thought oflosing Bill Vander Zalm as premier scares the hell out of theopposition. They consider the man their guarantee to power.A lot of Socreds feel the same way. Their assessment of VanderZalm's chances to lead them to victory again ranges from slim tonone. They have felt that way for some time. The question forthem has always been, and still is, how to bring about a leadershipchange.For a while, it looked as if the premier's own caucus and theparty might rebel against him. There was open talk of a leadershipreview. Two cabinet ministers resigned. Several Socred constituencypresidents publicly attacked Vander Zalm and threatenedto withdraw their support of him.But Vander Zalm managed to hang in there. Openly admittingthat he had made mistakes, he promised to change. There wouldbe no more one-man show. From now on, the party's views wouldbe respected, and the wishes of cabinet and caucus memberstaken into consideration.Removal by force ruled outEver so reluctantly, Vander Zalm got rid of David Poole, hisprincipal secretary and right-hand man, who was the architect ofmany of his misfortunes. He agreed to the forming of a caucuscommittee that is to have more say in government policy anddecision-making. And he hired a new press secretary, whose job isto put a new shine on the premier's tarnished image.Those changes effectively ruled out his removal by force. Therewill be criticism of his leadership at the Social Credit convention inPentiction a month and a half from now, but there will be noattempt to force his resignation.No, Vander Zalm will not be pushed out, but he may leave moreor less voluntarily. At least, that's the speculation among manySocreds.Three things could play a role in Vander Zalm pulling the plughimself. The first is the ongoing RCMP investigation into theKnight Street pub scandal, the second is his disillusionment withthe job, and the third is the declining fortunes of the familybusiness.The RCMP investigation into the Knight Street pub affair isexpected to be completed in the next few weeks. The findings willat the very least repeat the already damaging informationcontained in the recent report on the controversy by B.C.Ombudsman Stephen Owen. By the same token, new and moredamaging information could come to light.It also is no secret that Fantasy Gardens hasn't been doing verywell. It's clear that British Columbians are boycotting the place toget back at Vander Zalm. The honour of being premier is costinghim a lot of money.Tired of being made scapegoatBut most of all, Bill Vander Zalm no longer enjoys beingpremier. The man who thought playing premier would be " a pieceof cake," has found out that it's anything but. The man whogenuinely wants to be liked has found out that a lot of people hatehim. The man who wanted to find "a better way," has lost thedirections, if he ever had them in the first place.Bill Vander Zalm is tired of being made the scapegoat foreverything that ails his party and the province. Given half a chanceto bail out gracefully, he wUl do so. At least, that's the feeling ofthe Socreds I've talked to, both inside government and out.That chance, they believe, will come before year's end, after hewill have successfully beaten back any last-minute attempts tounseat him at the convention.If he really wants out — and I believe he does — he can quit as awinner, while he's ahead. His place in history will be secured.Every book will list him as premier of British Columbia. He willnot have lost an election, which would certainly result in hisremoval as leader of the Socred party.Meanwhile Bud Smith, his most likely successor, is alreadywaiting in the wings, excellently positioned to take over andrebuild the party in time for the next election.Smith won't have to fear much opposition for the leadership. Healready disposed of whatever remnants there remained of BrianSmith's potential career, and Grace McCarthy will probably notchallenge Smith. She'll remember what happened the last timeshe and a number of other front-runners fought over theleadership.Like I said, a new premier within six months, and his name willbe Bud Smith. The more I think about it, the more plausible itsounds.No SubstituteThe Red Cross reminds parentsthat a life jacket or personalflotation device (PFD) is not asubstitute for adult supervision.They will, however, save lives.Jim Manly, M.P.Cowichan—Malahat—The IslandsCONSTITUENCY OFFICES:LANGFORD2776 Millstream Road9 anv4 pm weekdaysPhone 474-1321 2609morelettersWhy not now?Sir,None of the heron eggs at theCrofton heronry hatched last year.This year some hatched but died.The parent birds have left thenests.The chicks are dead because ofthe dioxin from the kraft chlorinebleaching process the mill uses tomake paper white. The mill hasapplied to expand and intends tocontinue with its present methodof bleaching paper. I ask that themill be made to switch to anoxygen-bleaching process, whichdoes not create dioxin, or that it beshut down.How long before the dioxinpollution affects human babies.Do we have to wait for that tohappen? The mill must make thechange eventually. Why not now?J. WERNER,Ganges.InitiativeSir,I refer to the letter in theAugust 31 Driftwood from theone-time Salt Spring resident nowliving in Toronto:The poor, hard-done-by youthof Salt Spring lack entertainment?Poor little rich kids. In myopinion, the only thing they lackis initiative.Consider the following assets ofthe island:• Weather — the best summers tobe had anywhere in B.C., andwinters that are mild and, formuch of the time, dry.• Opportunities — in summerthere are lakes to swim in, boat onand fish in; there is tennis,baseball and/or cricket, sailing (arow boat is all one needs),athletics, golf, trail rides byhorseback, hiking, cycling, etc.In the winter, there are musicgroups, amateur theatre groups,bowling, roller skating (in lieu ofice). Due to our mild winters,many of the summer activities canbe carried over.I would be delighted to help getany of the above started, but at 70years of age I doubt that ouryouth would be interested in myadvice or help.Many years ago I spent twovery happy years in the Cariboo,at Williams Lake, before it wasruined by the introduction of TV,the demise of ranching and theintroduction of mining as a majorindustry.Of course, th6re were thoseyoung of limited intelligence whopreferred to commit mayhem bypickling what brains they had inalcohol and, later, drugs. However,there were more who foundtheir fun in 4-H, ice hockey(because of the climate) and manyothersof the pursuits listed above.In the cities, what does onehave? Expensive entertainment,massive youth crime, polluted airand noise.The entertainment is notaffordable for many of us;therefore, even more frustrationresults. But in places like SaltSpring and (in the past) WilliamsLake, it is only lack of initiativewhich stands in the way.BERYL M. GOUGH,Ganges.DUNCAN200 300 Brae Rd9 noon, 1 -4 weekdaysPhone 746-4721(FORMERLY D & D NEWS)FALL HOURSWeekdays 9:00-5:30 Saturdays 9:00-5:00EXPANDEDMAGAZINE SELECTIONCome in & browse —you're always welcome!IN GASOLINE ALLEYThis Week's Specials:WHITE or WHOLEWHEAT BREAD Reg 1.00Introducing. . .CHICKENVEGETABLE PIESCHOCOLATE CHUNKMARBLE COOKIES79SPEC 69*rtocSPEC £ Z5 doz.EMBE BAKERYThe Original Salt Spring Island BakeryFoot ofGanges HillOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEKHONDA TILLERS537-5611ANOTHER EARTH-SHATTERING IDEAHere's something every gardener should have. It's Honda's new F210C tiller.A lightweight 26.5 kg (50 lb), it makes unearthing a plot easy.The handlebarsadjust for comfort and for storage. 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Wednesday, S»pt. 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A7morelettersTrading Specials•-3"There is no need for propaganda to be rich in intellectualcontent."— JOSEPH GOEBBELSMy wife and I were sitting on the porch, just rocking and listeningto the sounds of Super-Natural British Columbia — the roar of theclear-cutting, the distant whine of the drills in the park, the hiss ofthe Spike on the CPR shrubbery, the soft rustle of the dioxin sootsettling. It was so peaceful, and we were almost nodding off whenthis big black limousine came along. We don't get many of themaround here — this is beat-up pickup country — so we paidattention. When it stopped at the gate we saw that it had a big sign onthe door panels — Very Very Scary. The chauffeur leaped out andopened the passenger door. "Just park it in the shade, Billings,"saidthe person who emerged. "If I get that call from Toronto just let meknow.""Maybe it's a movie producer," whispered my wife. "I hear they'relooking for extras for The Golden Age Werewolf. ""No — producers always wear jeans and shades. Maybesomebody finally shot your cousin in Miami and he left you a bundle— looks like a lawyer, he's got a briefcase. Be nice, now.""Well, hello there neighbours," he said. "You're Mr. and Mrs.Boondock, right? Can I have a word with you?""Why, you surely can," said my wife. "Just you sit right down andtell us what's on your mind, as long as it's decent, ha-ha." She has away of putting people at their ease.He leaned towards us. "I'm here to warn you," he said in a lowvoice, "of the awful fate that may be in store for us if we make thewrong decision."My wife coughed. "Er... we already got the last issue of Repent orFry."No no no," he said, opening his briefcase. "This has to do with thefuture of Canada. Here's something that will guide you about how tovote in the next federal election."It was a good likeness of EdHe handed me a booklet with a cartoon drawing of Ed Broadbenton the cover, followed by the words Very Very Scary. At the bottomit said: "A Publication of the Coalition of Outraged Nabobs,(CON.)" It was a good likeness of Ed, except that the ears werepointed, his eyes were red, and he had fangs and a pair of little horns.I handed it to my wife."My," she said, "Ed's changed. That boy needs medicalattention.""Perhaps," he said, dropping his voice a few octaves, "living in thispeaceful spot you haven't heard about the election issues. One of theleaders could destroy Canada.""Yes, we heard about that Free Trade deal.""I am referring," he said slowly, "to Edward Broadbent. He isVery Very Scary."Well," she said, tossing her head, "I never heard him say anythingthat scared me. Who are you CON people anyway?""Yeah — who are you CON people anyway?" I said."We are just ordinary citizens," he replied, "who care so muchabout our brothers and sisters that we are willing to spend half amillion dollars to set them straight. We are determined to safeguardour traditional Canadian freedoms. We are concerned abouttaxpayers' money going to programs that undermine initiative. Wewant the risk takers to prosper, not those who contribute nothing.""Hallelujah!" she cried. "That's what Ed says. He wants to makesure that the families and the farmers and the fishermen get a decentliving, and stop the tax breaks and grants to the corporate welfarebums. So where's the argument?"Infected with the socialist virusHe smiled patiently. "My dear, you dont understand. Do youknow that many of our most deserving members dont have oneyacht to rub against another? But, however much we have beenvictimized by governments, particularly that of Trudeau, it isnothing compared with the chaos that will follow a Broadbentvictory. If his hordes get in, do you know what hell do?""I know hell do what he says hell do, and that'll be a first for us.And don't call me a horde."I could tell she was annoyed. She didnt like that my dear."Let me tell you about just three of his schemes," he said, "One,hell abandon our traditional allies and get us out of NATO. Two, hedoesn't want an elected Senate — he wants to abolish it. Three, andthis hits little people like you and me, he wants to stop propertyrights from being enshrined in the Constitution. Dont you agree thisis Very Very Scary?""Listen, young man," she said, "maybe these days NATO isnt thebest way to help ourselves or our friends. As for the Senate, we canget sober second thoughts without shelling out forever for an oldboys' patronage club. Mind you, I like what that McEachern isdoing right now with Free Trade. And dont try to scare us with thatproperty rights bit. That's just to stop you bottom line guys fromselling off the country to the highest bidder.""My God," he sighed, throwing up his hands. "How many peoplehave been infected with the socialist virus, and every one with a vote!Daddy always said the franchise was a mistake."Just then the chauffeur ran up. "Toronto calling, Mr. Chatgras,about the Sudan commodity futures.""Well," he said, "gotta run. Be sure and read the booklet.""We sure will," she said. "Well put it out back with the ProvincialReport."He drove off. I looked at my wife."Very Very Scary," she managed to say before collapsing inhysterics on her chair.Do somethingSir,I read with a great deal ofpleasure, and satisfaction, of yourmeeting with various Governmentpeople, to express your concernregarding the raping of the beacheson the island.On my lunch break, on August21,1 went down to Bader's beach,and found that it had beeninvaded. There were at least 15vehicles (vans and pickups) pulledup on the parking area, and theentire beach seemed to be coveredwith people of all ages (men,women, children and grandparents)on their hands and knees,raking up the oysters and clams.They were loading the oystersand clams into large onion sacks,and stacking them on the beach, ashigh as they could reach. I wentdown to Bader's beach again onAugust 22, and the same thing washappening. So far, to myknowledge, they have been therefor four days.I would dare to bet that if youwent to Bader's beach right now,there would be no oysters left onthe beach. I had heard from otherresidents of the island that theyhave also cleaned off the beacheson Isabella Point. I did ask one ofthese individuals if they wereleaving any for anyone who wasborn in this country.I am very encouraged by the factthat something is being attemptedto control the licensing andharvesting of our beaches. Onesuggestion that I would have madeif I had been at the meeting, wouldbe auxiliary inspectors, orwhatever. People who areconcerned could volunteer theirtime in the same way that there areauxiliary police and check outareas of concern on a regular basis.I did report the incident atBader's Beach to the RCMP andwas gratified to read that they hadmade some effort to check into theproblem.When I was on the VesuviusFerry, I discussed what I had seenwith crew members, and they toldme that it was a regular occurrenceto see these vehicles come to theisland, and leave loaded with sacksof shellfish. (The same vehicleswere on the ferry that day).I hope that in bringing this topublic attention, we can all bemore aware of the situation, andthat something will finally be done,before there is nothing left on thebeaches for our grandchildren.G. MCLAUGHLIN,Crofton.Public forumSir,A public forum on environmentalissues and what we can doas consumers is scheduled for OffCentre Stage on September 15 at7:30 pm. Peter Pentz will give anoverview on problems — i.e., thegreenhouse effect, ozone and toxicwaste situation.How can we avoid being burntby UVs, baked in drought,poisoned by toxic chemicals andburied under our own wastes?It will be followed by a solutionfindingsession. Everyone iswelcome. Environmental threatsare a concern to us all.Representatives of the politicalparties are invited to make theirpositions known. There will bemusic and refreshments.SUE HISCOCKS,Sierra Club,Ganges.Item for item — our prices are lower!OPEN MON.-SAT. 9-6SUN. & HOLIDAYS 10-6We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities.Sept. 7-12BEST FOODSMayonnaise750 ml btls. — Reg. 3.75 ea.MONTICELLOSparkling Juice750 ml btls. — Reg. 2.79 ea.DEL MONTEn • 14 oz. tinsPeachesNABOB GREEN LABELTea BagsIPO's- Reg. 3.19 ea.HERSHEY'SBrown CowBig 750 ml btls. -MOTT'SClamato JuiceReg 1.49 ea"WHILE STOCKS LAST"Reg. 3.69 ea.48 oz. tins — Reg. 2.65 ea.PACIFICCanned5-YEARLight BulbsPkg. of 2 — 40 watt onlyCHEERLaundry Detergentlarge tinsReg. 95$ ea.6 litre boxes — Reg. 7.19 ea.REALEMONBonus btls.NOW 2.49.NOW 1.69 EA.NOW 790 EA.NOW 1.79.NOW 2.39 EA.NOW 1.89 EA.NOW 690 EA.NOW 790 EA.NOW O.89EALemon Juice Re e 195 ea NOW 1.39«PRODUCESUNKISTOrangesLOCALCarrotsTHOMPSON GREESeedlessGrapesSPECIALSSEPT. 7-10Size 138's 3-1.00MEAT SPECIALS SEPT. 7 10Baron ofBeefIMPORTED GERMANEdam CheeseTurkey WingsFREYBEEuropean SausageFRESH, NO PRESERVATIVESBeef SausageFRESH WHOLECut Up Fryers3.51 kg5.71 kg Z.UULB6.59 kg 2.99 LB.1.30 kg 590 LB.6.59 kg 2.99 LBI.UULB2.62 kg 1.19 LB.Gulf Island Trading Co

P»g«A8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988Resource assessment completedWater board announcesend to hookup restrictionFrom Page Ala recent increase in the tempo oflocal development (some resultingfrom the completion of thesewer system in Ganges), causedtrustees to establish the interimmoratorium. They hired JohnMotherwell and Associates EngineeringLtd. to complete astudy on local water supplyfactors and conditions. Furtherapplication to the water managementbranch were based on theresults of the study.In the meantime, the moratoriumon water hookups has createdconflict between some developersand the water district. Accordingto a spokeman for local MLA MelCouveleir, several complaintsabout the water moratorium werereceived by his office.At the water district office,Mike Larmour agrees that anumber of complaints have beenvoiced. He says, however, thatthe Motherwell report substantiatessome of the water district'sconcerns.According to the report,Maxwell and St. Mary lakes arethe only suitable sources of waterfor the NSSWWD.A table shows that the yield ofMaxwell Lake, without a dam, is146.79 acre-feet; with a dam, theyield is 316.24 acre-feet. ExistingNSSWWD commitments (whichinclude empty lots not yet drawingwater from the system, butaccepted onto it) equal 242.53acre-feet; estimated future demandsare 294.84 acre-feet, for atotal demand of 537.37 acre-feet.After subtracting the lake'stotal capacity from the estimatedtotal demand, the report calculatesa total 221.13 acre-feet ofexcess demand that will have tobe transferred to St. Mary Lake.Yield of St. Mary Lake, withoutstorage works, is 454.8 acre-feet;with storage works, the yield is inexcess of 836.75 acre-feet.Existing NSSWWD commitmentsequal 356.79 acre-feet;other commitments (Capital RegionalDistrict Highlands WaterSystem, Fernwood WaterworksDistrict, Lakeshore Estates WaterworksDistrict) total 223.75acre-feet, for a total of 580.55acre-feet in existing commitments.The addition of the transferredMaxwell deficiency brings thetotal to approximately 801 acrefeet.The Maxwell Lake system currentlyserves 518 connections,including 72 non-residential customers,most of them in theGanges sewer area. Because residentialconnections predominatein the NSSWWD, the report hasconverted non-residential connectionsto equivalent single-familydwelling units (DUs) based onactual water use.The total of DUs currentlyentitled to water service onMaxwell Lake is 1,027. Assumingthe installation of a storage damon the lake — which the reportrecommends — there is"sufficient potential capacity inthe lake to additionally supplyW. E. SMITHDENTURIST537-9611210 Upper Salt Spring WayMail to Box 1 209. Ganges, B.Capproximately 351 of the estimated1,404 currently uncommittedfuture DUs in the area served bythe Maxwell Lake System," thestudy concludes.The remaining 1,053 futureDU's would have to be served byan alternate source, presumablySt. Mary Lake.Recommendations made by thereport, on which the water districtbased its applications to the watermanagement branch, include applyingto store a minimum of 150acre-feet on Maxwell Lake and todivert from it a further 300,000gallons per day, in addition toexisting licences. The studyfurther recommends filing applicationsfor licences to store aminimum of 400 acre-feet on St.Mary Lake and to divert from it afurther 600,000 gallons per day.Along with seeking licences todraw additional water, theNSSWWD has applied for storagelicences on the two lakes, Larmoursaid. A dam built onMaxwell Lake would be used tostore water from wetter years foruse in drier years. On St. MaryLake, storage facilities wouldallow the district to hold backwater from Duck Creek during thelate winter and early spring. Thelatter would be subject to approvalby the ministry of fisheriesand other government agencies.Larmour said trustees of thewaterworks district would meetas soon as possible to determinehow much the licence approvalsatisfies their concerns and problems."It's up to us to make sure wedon't get into trouble," he said,noting the importance of managingresources.Swimming water qualitywithin safety guidelinesColiform counts at Salt SpringIsland beaches remain well withinguidelines set by the CapitalRegional District (CRD) healthdepartment.The most recent counts of fecalcoliforms per 100 millilitres ofwater are as follows:• Vesuvius Beach, 40.• Blackburn Lake, 24.• St. Mary Lake, 17.• Collins Road Beach, 16.• Stowe Lake, 11.• Cusheon Lake, 10.• Weston, 6.The fecal coliform count is anindicator for sewage pollution.Counts above 200 indicate a riskof gastro-intestinal illness forswimmers.Beach warnings are postedwhen counts consistently reach orexceed 200, or when countsfluctuate dramatically. Currently,the CRD has posted warnings atShoal Bay (503) and Gonzales Bay(198) in Oak Bay, at Ross Bay(286) in Victoria, and at CadboroBay.SPECIAL! SAVE 10%!ONPRE-SEASON FURNACE CLEANING& EFFICIENCY SET UPComplete, reliable service available now. CallGULF ISLANDSHEATING & REFRIGERATIONMark S»^7.'>1'»7 Licensed OilDevereux "^' '** *•**' Burner Mechanic*J*\klThe rain is on its way...do your deck todayWITHdurcidekGULF ISLANDSDEALERSHIP537-54554I\|66!TRI-K DRILLINGServing the Islands for 22 yearsMODERN HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENTAlbert Kaye537-5738WATER DIVINEROr CallCollect 478-5064ROYAL CANADIANLEGION BR. 92GeneralMeetingMONDAY, SEPT. 12 8 PMINSTALLATION OF OFFICERSAND AWARDSSunday, Sept. 18 3 pmBar open 1 pm-8 pmLadies' AuxiliaryTuesday, Sept. 13Potluck Supper 6:30 pm General Meeting 8 pmIt's timeto talk businessSALT SPRING ISLAND Business PeopleTalk to a bankerwho understands your business.An FBDB representative will be in your area onTUESDAY, SEPT. 13COMMERCIAL LOANS• Amortization up to 20 years• Fixed & floating rates• Flexible & customizedrepayment terms• No appraisal orauthorization fees• Prompt assessments byexperienced personnelFor an advanceappointment callGARY SCHICKProject Development Officer388-0161BACKING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

Wednwday. S»pt 7, 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A9WAYNE LANGLEY *§Gulf Island Tree Service• Dangerous tree removal • Fully insured• Prompt, fast & efficient • Free guaranteed estimatesR.R. 4, Fort St., C 162, Ganges 537-9662'Stonework Specialist'Masonry ContractortouchstoneOXCTTSCS LIX1IRichard Dakin537-4216120 Sky Valley Rd.(Ross R. McKinnon B. Comm.CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT03B Lancer BuildingLower Ganges RoadMail to Box 575Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0(bus.) 537-5646(es 537-4159SALT SPRING ISLANDCOMMUNITY SOCIETY NEWSMEALS ON WHEELS - Meals delivered to your home, for the elderlyand disabled. Call Lou Conlisk, 537-2349.• HANDICAPPED PARKING DECAL - Application forms are nowavailable at the Community Centre office, or call Bill at 537-4386.ODD JOBS? We have a file of workers looking for any type of work. Call537-9971 if you need some help.KINDLING - Good deal at $2/bundle. Call the Achievement Centre,537-9971, or Roy at 537-4189.FLOWERS - Our hanging baskets, potted plants, cut flowers and basilare for sale at the Community Craft & Clothing Store, the CommunityCentre and the Farmers' Market. Come and see the fine results from thehandicapped residents' gardens.• AFTER HOURS CRISIS LINE - Call Operator and ask for Zenith2262.Beating the heatTemperatures in the 30° Celsiusrange last week prompted residentof Greenwoods to seek coolingshade under fabric of largeumbrella. Group of care homeresidents had gathered outside toreview parade of pets.Class no placefor family petWith the start of another schoolyear, the SPCA is remindingparents to ensure family pets stayhome when the children head offto school."After spending the summerholidays with the children athome," the society notes, "yourfamily pet will naturally try tofollow them to school. Somechildren will think this is cute orfunny — but it can be dangerousfor your pet."The SPCA says animals whofollow children to school couldbecome lost on their way home,be hit by a vehicle, or be abused byhumans or stray animals.TWO BARBERS537-9817DON'SBARBER SHOPOPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM125 McPhillips Ave., Ganges Next to LibraryCommunityCounselling servicesConfidential, professional counselling is available for individuals andfamilies in the following areas:MARRIAGE & PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPSCHILD MANAGEMENTADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENTSTRESS MANAGEMENTDEPRESSIONDRUG & ALCOHOL DEPENDENCYFees for service are based on a sliding scale.PLEASE CALL 537~9971(or visit the Community Centre)Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm* A service of the Salt Spring Island Community SocietyHUSKYDEMO DAYSSee how they saw. See how you'll save. Wait'll yousee how a Husqvarna makes short work out of atree. Wait'll you leel how light and comfortable aMODEL 50 CB with16" attachment$ 454.95SAVE $25,001powerful Husqvarna can be. And wait'll you seeyour Husqvarna dealer's Demo Days sale prices,Now. What are you waiting lor'MODEL 66 CB with20" attachment•624.95SAVE $30,001MODEL 281 CBc/w 16" attachment$ 729.95SAVE $40,001HARBOURS END MARINE& EQUIPMENT LTD.Harbours End ACROSS FROM co-, M n MGanges THE HARBOUR HOUSE 0o/-4ZUZ

P«g« A10 QUIT ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W«dn—day. S«pt. 7. 1988Ganges school site proposal draws little noticeWith no "tremendous outpouringof reaction" over a long-termplanning proposal for the Gangesschool site, trustees have assumedthat "no news is goodnews," and that community responseto the plan is favourable.The preliminary recommendations,drawn up to ensure localschool facilities can meet thedemands of the next 15 years,were outlined two weeks ago inDriftwood.The school board has receivedlittle response from the community.At its monthly meeting, heldlast Tuesday, the board agreedthe community's silence maymean approval.The recommendations weremade in a report prepared bylocal achitect Jonathan Yardley.Schools Superintendent MikeMarshall noted last Tuesday thatthe student population on SaltSpring is expected to double inthe foreseeable future. With therealization that present schoolfacilities would not meet projectedneeds, the school board commissionedYardley's study of theGanges school site. The studyfocused on a number of areas inthe high school, as well as someat the elementary school building.One recommendation — thatland vacated by the school boardoffice be retained for a futurecommunity swimming facility —was addressed at the school boardmeeting. It was noted that theschool board has a mandate toprovide educational facilities.Trustees do not foresee the ministryof education providing fundsfor construction of a swimmingpool.If established, the swimmingfacility would have to be aco-operative effort of differentcommunity groups, and involvejoint use of the school district'sland, trustees said.Board members also noted theyhad not had sufficient time todigest the entire report, but willuse its recommendations as thebasis for long-term plans.SET.81il:SALT SPRING ISLAND FARMERS' INSTITUTE- ilSaturday Livestock Exhibitsmust be penned by 8:30 am Saturday, Sept. 17All other exhibitsmust be in 4-10 pm Friday, Sept. 16.Preserving and baking must be in by 9 pm.Horse Showstarts 8:30 am Saturday & 10 am Sunday.Pet ContestSunday at 10 am.Sheepdog TrialsSunday at 12:30 pm.^• • • •DANCING BEAR!• • • •ROTARY BINGO!• • • •PENTATHLON!• • • •FAIRGROUNDSSaturday, Sept. 17& Sunday, Sept. 18at the Fall Fair Groundson Rainbow RoadGrounds open at 7 am Saturday, 9 am SundayFair Building opens at 11 am Saturday,10 am Sunday.' '.-*£*iivSHEEPDOG TRIALSbegin Sunday at 12:30 pm.CementPlan!OSONE-WAY TRAFFIC:2°".,Atkins RdONE WAYIn order to alleviate the traffic problems on FairDay, Rainbow Rd. & Atkins Rd. will be ONE WAYONLY. We hope that this will be more convenientfor residents and fairgoers alike. Parking availableat the Cement Plant on Rainbow Road.NO NON-COMPETING DOGS ORHORSES WILL BE ALLOWEDON FAIRGROUNDSREMEMBER: All entriesmust be submitted beforethis Saturday, Sept 10.Entry forms may be dropped off at Foxglove,Mouat's or the Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic.ADMISSION:Adults $2.00 2-day pass $3.00Students $1.00 2-day pass $1.50Pre-schoolers FREEHANDICAPPED PARKING AVAILABLEPlease ask parking attendants.

Donald New (top) and Ann Deas (bottom right) were amongGreenwoods residents entertained last week by parade of island pets.Pets taken on paradeA parade of pets was stagedlast Thursday for residents ofGreenwoods.The parade saw about 20pet-owners visit the Ganges carehome to show off animals rangingin size and type from smallinsects to large dogs. Held outsideunder sunny skies, the eventinvolved owner and pet making acircuit around groups of residents.Staff at the home also awardedprizes to entrants singled out byjudges. Winners included:• Best presentation — first,Marjorie Cuttell and Ruff, a dog;second, Carla Copeland and rabbits;third, Andrea Rondeau andHazel, a goat.• Most unusual pet — GarrettCopeland-Rice and Daddy LongLegs, a spider.• Most outstanding pet — first,Emma Yardley and her guineapig; second, Melissa and JustinMorris and Scott, a kitten; third,Eric Byron and gerbils.Honourable mentions went toDierdre Pryce-Jones and Jackson,a Newfoundlander dog; Lisa Bakerand Marmalade, a cat; andJohn Hawthorne and Buster, apoodle puppy.[Ci±

P»fl«A12 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W»dne»d«v, Sept. 7, 1988FishingimpactsstudiedTrade de-regulation in the province'scommercial fishing industrywill bring few, if any, benefitsto the south coast region, accordingto an economic analysisprepared by the B.C. CentralCredit Union.The report notes that for manyyears the industry has beenprotected by regulations governingthe export of raw fish —principally pink and sockeye salmon,and herring roe. Becausethe regulations restrict processingto B.C. plants, a recent rulingunder the General Agreement onTariffs and Trade (GATT) orderedthe removal of such "preferentialtreatment."By ending export restrictions,the GATT ruling means thatprocessing plants in Canada andthe U.S. can bid on fish caught byfishermen in either country. Thechange, according to the B.C.Central Credit Union report, promisesbenefits for the north coastregion, but not the south.It explained: "The removal ofexport restrictions . . . will lead tosome change in the fish harvestingand processing industry. Infact, de-regulation could lead toan increase in overall employmentand output in the B.C.industry because of the efficiencyof B.C. fishermen and processorscompared to their U.S. counterparts.But there will likely be ashift in where the profits and jobsare located."For example, under currentindustry conditions, almost 60 percent of the jobs and value offishing-related income occurs inthe south coast fishing region,while 40 per cent occurs in thenorth. Since northern salmon

Wedneedey, Sept. 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pege A13processors are more efficient thanAlaskan processors, they canoffer higher prices to attract U.S.salmon to their Prince Rupertplants."Under a de-regulated environment,and because the Alaskanfishery is so much larger, it islikely more U.S. fish will bepurchased by B.C. processorsthan is currently the case."In the south, however, WashingtonState salmon processorsare competitive and southernB.C. processors may be hardpressedto maintain their abilityto purchase raw fish."Under de-regulation, therefore,it is possible that employmentand income will rise in thenorthern coastal region and fall orremain about the same in thesouthern region."For the commercial fisherman,the report adds, the expectedincrease in competition amongprocessors will likely result inhigher raw fish prices.The harvesting and processingcomponents of B.C.'s coastalfishing industry each year provideabout 12,000 jobs and $1 billion invalue. Processing is concentratedin Prince Rupert and Vancouver.DAVE ROLANDJANITORIALVacui653-4279 or 537-4052

P«9« A14 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednetday. S»pt. 7. 1988country gourmetnuniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiby John edwardsVisitors'to the island wonder why we take our holidays in theKootenays. "How can you leave such beauty?" they say, and shaketheir heads at my callousness. I reply that too much of anything,with the possible exceptions of love and Shakespeare (from which Ihave never felt a surfeit), can dull the imagination. It's the same withcooking.The great Apicius was phased to go out to dineEven gourmets grow depressed at homeThe Kootenays once were world famous for their silver and goldand a rich history surrounds the Lardeau country and the Slocan. Atthe turn of the century towns like Ainsworth, Kaslo, New Denverand Sandon sprang up in weeks alongside the mines. Railwayscrawled up remote valleys and draws and paddlewheels broughtsupplies along the lakes. Old photographs show hillsides logged offto feed these boom towns but the forests have returned in spite ofthe greed which still afflicts other parts of our province and todaythe Kootenays are famous again for their natural splendour.On the sites of old silver camps grey, weathered remains of theboom are everywhere: mine shafts, ore bins, abandoned buildingswith false fronts and sagging walls and the date 1898 or Founded1901, prospector's shacks and washed out railway trestles. High onmountain walls you can pick out blue-grey scree slopes, thesignatures of hard rock claims with eloquent names like LastChance, Lone Bachelor, Mammoth and Hope.Rooting around ghost towns and hiking up miners' trails ishungry work and a great excuse for a picnic. At Cody, once the headof rail on Carpenter Creek where thousands of men and womenlived off the fabulous silver ore, drank, gambled, loved and mademoney, there is nothing, absolutely nothing but a stand of silentwooden houses with black windows and the huge, rusting FairbanksMorse engine that drove the generator of the nearby Noble Fivemine.A cool breeze comes down the draw and rustles in thecottonwoods. A little way below an avalanche still covers the creek,which flows beneath it although it's midsummer. We drink in thepast then address ourselves to the present. There is icy dry ciderchilled in glacier water, cold hard-boiled eggs, a fistful of strongcheddar cheese and the box of savoury sausage rolls we made backin the Gulf Islands two days ago just forthis moment. When we leaveI put the last one on a windowsill, in case the ghosts are hungry afterall these years.Ghost Town Sausage Rolls1 lb. pure, uncooked pork sausage1/2 T freshly chopped sageV/2 t thymeI T fresh parsley, choppeda sprinkle of pepperpastryIn a bowl put the sausage meat with sage, thyme, parsley andpepper. Knead until seasoned evenly. Shape into cigars. Now rollpastry dough into 1/8-inch thickness and cut into long, three-inchwide rectangles. Wrap the sausages with two thicknesses of doughand prick each with a fork once or twice. Bake at 400 F for 10minutes, then finish at 350 F for half an hour, or until the pastrybrowns slightly.Of course, you don't need to go hiking in the Selkirks to enjoyGhost Town Sausage Rolls. They do very well on the grassy, westslopes of Mt. Tuam or Mt. Galiano with a drink of apple juice andan orange for dessert, or, more formally, at high tea in the companyof Earl Grey on a lazy Sunday afternoon.•Two miles down Carpenter Creek from Cody lies Sandon, omcethe richest and the most notorious of all mining towns in the SilverySlocan. A few buildings remain, and five people, one of whom runsthe tiny Tin Cup Cafe.Of all the places I have reviewed in B.C. the Tin Cup beats them allfor atmosphere. It sits precariously on the edge of a tumultuous andwilful creek at the head of a narrow valley. To reach this unique cafeyou must walk past the random tumbles of brick and wood thatrepresent the life and the elegance that once was Sandon. Somebuildings have yet to fall. I peer through a gap in the bricks of oneand see a blackboard still on the walls, with lines drawn upon itready for printing class.On the steps of the Tin Cup geraniums grow in rubber boots. Thewalls are weathered cedar boards and the wood floors creakagreeably with age and smell of oil. The interior is crammed withpictures of Sandon in the old days, before the disastrous fire struckits 10,000 residents in 1900. The conflagration was started by acigarette tossed into a wastepaper basket by an actor in a play calledThe Bitter Atonement and that's how many people still interpret theevent.The owner welcomes you with an air of polite amusement andsays "Sit anywhere." Since there are only two tables amidst themuseum clutter this isn't hard to do. I order the raisin pie and Gilliantries the apple-and-rhubarb. The coffee is freshly ground in ourhonour and brewed on the ancient cookstove. Our desserts aresimple but good — "simplex munditiis, "as the poet Horace used tosay on days like this.The man sees our pleasure and joins us in his remote, exclusivemountain restaurant. As he talks I see gold coins lying beneath myfeet in the roar of Carpenter Creek and the ore train pulling acrossthe intricate trestle bridge on the way to Kaslo. I hear voices of theopera singers who used to entertain audiences of hard rock minersand their girls. The smoke and the whisky. Ozymandias."How long have you lived here?" I ask when he runs dry."Fourteen years."Somehow, for him, I think it's only the beginning.RCMP investigate Galiano theftsGanges RCMP attended twoseparate incidents on GalianoIsland last week.Local police said a boat worth$6,000 was stolen from a mooringbuoy in Bellhouse Bay on ActivePass. The Avon inflatible boatwas taken sometime after 11 pmAugust 27.The missing boat has a woodenfloor and is grey in colour with afaded yellow trim. It had aMariner outboard motor attached.Police are continuing their investigationinto the theft.Local RCMP are also investigatinga case of signs beingknocked down on Galiano Island.Police were alerted to the illegalactivity by a local citizen and aministry of highways official.Police have described cases ofroad signs being pushed over as a"chronic problem" on Galiano.The matter is under policescrutiny.HEALTH CARE PLANNING GROUPSalt Spring Island Housing CommitteeSeniors Housing Questionnaire(Please circle appropriateletter)1. Is your concern re seniors housinga. for yourself and/or spouse? b. for elderly relative?2. What type of living unit do you require?a. self-contained (your own suite) b. meals providedc. care (one or more meals, security and medical services)3. Are you or your relativea. single? b. living with spouse?4. Are you or your relativea. a homeowner? b. a renter?5. If you or your elderly relative are a renter, are you familiar with the ShelterAid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program?a. yes? b. no?6. Are you presently receiving a SAFER monthly cheque?a. yes? b. no?7. If services were available would you or your relative prefer to stay inpresent accommodation for as long as possible?a. yes? b. no?8. If your concern is for an elderly relative, is that person now livinga. on Salt Spring Island? b. off-island?9. Is your name or that of your relative on a waiting list of any existing orproposed seniors housing facility in this or any other community?a. yes b. no .10. Have you any comments on housing for senior citizens in this area, or onyour personal living situation? Use additional paper if necessary.11. (OPTIONAL) Is the household incomea. below $15,000 per year b. between $15,000 & $30,000c. over $30,00012. Have you or your elderly relative been a resident of British Columbia forat least one year?a. yes b. noThank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Such statistics willgreatly assist the Housing Group to assess the future housing needs for the elderlyon Salt Spring Island.If you wish to add your name, address and phone number, we would appreciate it,but this is optional. Either drop off the questionnaire at the Library (please put it inthe box provided) or mail it to: HEALTH CARE PLANNING GROUP, c/oS.Mouat, R.R. #3, Baker Rd., Ganges, B.C. V0S 1E0.NameAddressPhone.THIS QUESTIONNAIRE WILL NOT BE REPEATED.Please cut it out and complete it now! Thank you.

14artseeniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiby gary cherneffUsually when I go to live theatre (or to a movie, for that matter), Iexpect my feeling layer to be stimulated. I will laugh, I will cry, I willfeel anger or compassion, maybe even have an adrenalin rush.In Female Parts (Off Centre Stage on Friday, Saturday andSunday) I found myself lightly amused about complaints whichhave become familiar to our modern culture — not because I lacksympathy but because of the form in which they were delivered.The two one-act sketches are both set in Italy, a nation at thecentre of political and religious dialogue. It is the only democraticcountry in western Europe where the communist party has enoughpopular support to be a force in national elections. And, of course,the unbending stance of the Catholic Church has upped the ante inarguments over abortion, birth control and other relinquishments ofpower to women.Woman Alone, the first piece, is the story of a woman confined byher husband for her infidelity and harassed by his one-armedbrother as well as by a Peeping Tom, a heavy breather on thetelephone and even her own boy-£hild. Her lover even takes on asinister aspect as he relentlessly pursues her.Imprisonment, removal of opportunityThe sketch is comical in its excess, yet we all know the feeling ofbeing beleaguered with demands of family and work. We all feelrestricted at one time or another, but in this instance, it isimprisonment and removal of opportunity.The character delivers her protestations to her same-floorneighbour in the adjacent apartment building. In a sense, we theaudience become the neighbour — separated by space, and directinvolvement, a passive listener, just as if we were watching a soapopera monologue.In Mamma Fricchetona, we are introduced to the stereotypicalprotective mother. Unwilling to see the cord broken, to relinquishher role, she in desperation forsakes her political convictions tofollow her son. She breaks the law, confesses her sins and in the endis turned over to the police by the priest, who is seen to be justanother arm of oppressive authority.She is, in a sense, a heroine to us, because she acts out of loverather than out of dogmatic principle. She challenges authority toensure the safety of her offspring (who, by the way, neverreciprocates her concern). She is politically naive but passionate inher concern. We all shake our heads because although we havesympathy for her, we know having only love is not enough.Methodical patterns of lifeMore than anything else, these two plays comment on the•~C>f impossibility of life if we are unable to communicate, to listen, to' understand and to learn. The characters are caricatures of ourselves,comic book stories; we as an audience observe the plays passively asif we were watching chimpanzees interact in a zoo, curious about themethodical patterns of life and conflict.Anna Barry plays the roles in both plays as a technician neverinteracting with the audience but skilfully manipulating gesture andvoice. This approach, although cool, was perhaps the appropriateone for the material. We have to trust that her emotive skills can bemore engaging under different circumstances.The first piece went smoothly as we chuckled along with variousscenarios. However, the portrayal in the second piece wasincongruous. Barry's accent was Irish but the program placed theaction in Italy. The inconsistency is too obvious to be unintentional,but too clumsy to be clear in its message. I think Barry was playingtricks on us.Both pieces were written by Franca Rame and Dario Fu, whosework "is rooted in the ancient popular theatre of Italy." The work isinteresting, even provocative when given, in retrospect, considerablethought. But whether out of insufficient insight or poor translation,this performance left the intent of the pieces somewhat ambiguous.FALL $8CINEMA CLUBAll films on Mondays, 8 pm, at Central HallEVERYONE WELCOMESept. 19 - Alexander NevskyOct. 3 - I've Heard the Mermaids SingingOct. 17 - Life is a Bed of RosesOct. 31 - Coup de GraceNov. 14 - No SurrenderNov. 28 - A Good WomanFor school band studentsWxin—d«y, Sept.' 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P»Q« A1BMusical instruments availableThe band program in SaltSpring's public school system willget into the swing of things whena new year of classes begins thisweek.All elementary schools on theisland have band instrument programsthat direct students to theGulf Islands Secondary Schoolband. In all four schools, studentsare responsible for supplyingtheir musical instruments.To assist parents and studentswho may wish to rent, lease orpurchase instruments, a meetinghas been arranged with an agentfrom Ward Music of Victoria. Themeeting will take place thisFriday, September 9, from 2:30pm to 6 pm in the high schoolband room.Available for rent or purchaseat that time will be flutes,clarinets, saxophones, trumpets,trombones, oboes, snare drums,glockenspeils, bass guitars, electricguitars, amplifiers and electrickeyboards.(Note: electric instrumentsmust be ordered in advance.)Also available will be all typesof instrument accessories, as wellas free advice from experiencedmusicians on how to play and carefor the various instruments.An early start on the musicalyear is recommended, but forrT'S A MATTER OFLIFE AND BREATHDONT SMOKEBritish Columbia Lung Associationpeople who have not made uptheir minds by this Friday, anotherrental meeting has been setup for late September.Other rental and purchase optionsare available through musicstores in Victoria, and a smallnumber of local, used instrumentsare known to high schoolband master Dwaine Prosk. Personswanting advice about instrumentsor the various rental programsshould contact Prosk.—Article contributedThe executive of the Salt Spring Island Jazz Societywould like to sayThank youto the following volunteers for their assistance.They helped make the jazz festival a success.Robin HumGail RobinsonWilf TylerPatrick BeattiePatrick &Marguerite LeeBill PhilipsPat & Cliff LawsonJune and CecWebbMargaretha NordinePete & AnnGunstoneTom & JoanneCart wrightVirginia NewmanBrian FinnemoreDave StaceyJudy BoylanJane NetboyVern DensmoreBea SalmondChris MorrisPat DukeGordon McCraeJohn TeagleDennisMcMasterJim BallantyneBevis WaltersThank you also to "our" band, Second Wind, for hosting thisyear's festival; to Philip Pryce-Jones and Arlene Dashwood forthe Sunday morning Gospel Service; to Gerry Bourdin and RaySimard for cooking the lamb and beef (starting at 5 am!) and tothe Lions Club for a great pancake breakfast.Watch for our Harvest Ball this fall!Special thanks to Driftwood for articles on theJazz Society and the Festival.The Gulf IslandsArts & Crafts Directoryy\J of \ftn& S$#&s175 Sahspring WayRR «, Ganges. B.C.Gallery Artists' ShowOpeningSept. 3,4&5REFRESHMENTSOpen daily 11 am-4 pm 537-2313The prestigious place to shop for Western & Gulf Islandpaintings a\ sculpture by over 40 artists&i&> TH wSIL c RAF7-oV - * showing fleece to finished product— ^Jincluding a fine selection of pottery,spinning, weaving & original designer garments.Featuring designer hand-dyedhandspun yarn in sweater packs.115 Hereford Ave., Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 537-4404FIELD MOUSE WILDLIFE GALLERYOpen 2-6 pm daily604-537-2835"the gallery in the country"INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE185 Arbutus Rd., Southey BaySalt Spring IslandGULF JEWELS GALLERYFine Arts A CraftsJewellery A RepairsijVWJBRUCE PEARSON5^ ^R Goldsmith, Gemmologist112 Hereford Ave 537-5260Open Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm,v '/•Finest 18K gold &silver jewellery withhigh quality gemstonesBy MASTER GOLDSMITH&S3 ftMOrcas galleryFine Paintings, Sculptures,Native Art, Pottery•a/if2-ALTERATIONS & REPAIRSP.O. Box 343 537-4004Ganges, B.C. GASOLINE ALLEY 537-2837t Sahspring Gems & Art GalleryEXOTIC GEMSTONES FROMAROUND THE WORLDFine Arts — Original & Signed Watercolours,Oils and Porcelain Paintings* Jewellery Repairs * Custom Designs• Gold Casting in 14K & 18K* Watch Repairs * Jewellers' AppraisalsJOHN & HELEN WIEBEGrace Point Square (604) 537-4222Box 1560, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 or 537-4302This space could be yours.Please call Jeff Outerbridge537-9933GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

P»Q* A16 QULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD W»dna»d«y. Sept. 7, 1988LoansgroupseekshandsA call for volunteers to staff theRed Cross sickroom equipmentloan service at Lady Minto Hospitalhas met with only one response.Local Red Cross volunteer coordinatorCarol Simpson hopesmore people will offer their timeto what she described as a "vitalcommunity effort."The Red Cross equipment loanservice provides free, temporaryuse of equipment like wheelchairs,walkers and commodes topeople recovering from surgery orinjury.Last year, 157 people on SaltSpring borrowed 180 articles ofequipment through the local RedCross program. This representedan increase of 60 per cent in thenumber of individuals using theservice in 1986.Simpson wants to gather agroup of volunteers who arewilling to donate some of theirtime in order to hand out theequipment at the hospital.Although a call for volunteerswent out in the August 17 issue ofDriftwood, Simpson has receivedonly one response to the appeal."The more people we get, theless hours each person willwork," she said, noting there isno limit to the number of helperswho can be involved.Due to the high number ofseniors living on Salt Spring,Simpson said, "the loan service is avital community benefit — mostof the people served are on apension and can't afford to rentthe equipment."(Donations made to the serviceare used to purchase equipmentspecifically for the Ganges outlet.)"Working in the loan service isvery much a people job," Simpsonsaid. "You get to meet a lot ofpeople and help them when theyneed help most."Anyone interested in volunteeringtime for the Red Cross Serviceshould contact Simpson at 653-4305.PUBOPENSUNDAYSBrenda Carolyn Mouat, Derek James ConlinSeaside wedding joinsMouat, Conlin familiesBrenda Carolyn Mouat, daughterof Norman and Carolyn Mouatof Ganges, and Derek JamesConlin, son of Pat and VernaConlin of Kamloops, were marriedon Salt Spring on July 2,1988.Rev. Alistair Skinner officiatedat the ceremony, which wasFULFORDINNThe Blue Heron Dining Room is nowOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5-9 PmReservations appreciated — call 653-4432Pub Menu available every day from 11 am to 10 pmcelebrated by family and friendsgathered by the seashore at thehome of the bride's parents.Attending the bride was KelliDalton of Vancouver. Thegroomsman was Richard Nemethof Ganges.After a honeymoon to Whistler,the newlyweds have settled inVancouver.Golden IslandCHINESE RESTAURANT - UCENSEDLUNCH Tues.-Fri. 11:30-2DINNER Tues.-Thurs. 5-10Fri.-Sat. 5-11; Sun. 5-9LUNCHSPECIAL .... your choice $4.25CLOSED MONDAYSUpper Ganges Centre, Ganges 537-2535 yPHONE653-4432mv.j|$t (iff! J M^Xi)/ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PUB FRI. & A i o 1 • t*SAT., SEPT. 9 & 10, 8:30-12:30 - AndfeW OChmiCltROOM RATES — $35 plus tax„ >Ask about ourFISHING & BOATING CHARTERS.B§l Modern comfortable accommodations. «Qa^ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSalt Spring Art GalleryThe Annual General Meeting will be heldFriday, September 9, at 4 pm at the Gallery.All members are urged to attend.Visitors and new members welcome.THE KIDS ARE THERE.DRIVE WITH CARE![ICBCYOUR LOCALPOLICE43bRotary BingoThursday, Sept. 8 — 7:30 pmNEW LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion"MEADEN HALL"60/40 split — blackout jackpotLicence No. 67991ALSO AT THE FALL FAIRSept. 17 & 18 — 10 am-4 pmProceeds to local charitiesincluding minor sports.DINNER HOURS: 5:30-10 PMChe dfoart5toomThis Saturday, Sept. 10 — the dining room CLOSESat 10 am for the Daughters of the Eastern Star luncheonfashion show. We RE-OPEN for DINNER at 5:30pm.Lunch Special — Sept. 10-16RAVIOLIA generous portion withtomato sauce & garlic toast 5Dinner Special — Sept. 10-16CAPTAIN'S PLATTEROysters, prawns, scallops &fish filet. Served with rice & freshveggies & cocktail sauce IISUPPER FOR SENIORS2595Monday to Saturday, 5:30-7 pm; Sunday 5:30-9 pmRoast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding 6.95Petite Ribeye Steak 6.95Grilled Chicken Breast 5.95Sole Florentine 6.95In the Pub Fri. & Sat., Sept. 9 & 10The JACK LORDSHARBOUR HOUSEHOTEL537-5571

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P»8« A18 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WednettUy. Sept. 7, 1988Pender Island:629-3253a call does ii®rp (Slnrfe ^rfopEstablished 1946Personal Service to the Gulf Islandsbi-monthly, by request.Please phone either telephone number forwatch & clock repairs and appraisals.WILF J. CRAVENVictoria:G.R.I.T. in Horology 383-92511037 Fort St., Victoria, B.C. V8V 3K5Historic farmhouse receiving improvementsRuckle Park structureundergoing renovationsRestoration of an historic farmhouseis underway this month atRuckle Park.The restoration work in anongoing project designed to preservethe original buildings erectedon the site by the Rucklefamily, which homesteaded theproperty in the 19th Century andlater sold the land to the provincialgovernment for use as a~park.Bill Shaw of B.C. Parks saidlast week the building now beingrestored was the home of HenryRuckle. It is one of "seven oreight" buildings on the propertythat have been structurally assessedin preparation for possiblerestoration."This (Henry Ruckle's house), is the one needing immediateattention. The others are not sobad," Shaw said.Restoration work, he continued,is phase two of his ministry'songoing work with buildings onthe farm property. Phase oneincluded stabilization of buildingfoundations, while phase threewill involve comprehensive improvements"depending on fundmg.Salt Spring architect JonathanYardley, who is supervising therestoration of Henry Ruckle'shouse, said the work is concentratedon the building's exterior.Windows, doors and siding arebeing fixed up to make thebuilding waterproof, he said.Yardley, who in the early 1980sprepared the structural analysisof the farm buildings for theheritage conservation branch ofthe ministry of tourism andculture, noted that restorationwork is being carried out underthe jurisdiction of the ministry ofenvironment and parks.Yardley said he hopes restorationwork in Ruckle Park willeventually turn to the interiors ofthe buildings and allow theproperty and its outbuildings tobecome an interpretative historicalsite, much like Barkerville andFort Steele."We should be looking at thewhole heritage resource," hesaid.SALTSPRINGCOURIERSERVICEagent forPuro/atorcourier537-2041656-7235Salt Spring eyed as sitefor filming of new movieSalt Spring Island has"excellent chances" of beingchosen as the film location for anaction movie.Ogden Gavanski, Canadianproduction manager of a film thatwill star Bruce Lee's son, Brandon,toured Salt Spring last weekwith several film crew membersfrom Hong Kong.Gavanski said the island is oneof the "nicest places" along thecoast and indicated it is in therunning for location shooting ofthe film.The group has considered theSunshine Coast and other GulfIslands as potential locations forthe film shoot. Gavanski said thecrew is looking for a quiet areawhich could pass as a fishingvillage.Gavanski said he felt Ganges istoo built-up to suit his purpose,but that Fulford Harbour may beappropriate.The full film crew would includeapproximately 35 individuals— half from Vancouver andhalf from Hong Kong. Gavanskisaid some local residents wouldalso be involved.The Hong Kong director of thefilm is Mr. Wuen. Gavanski saidWuen is not well known here, buttakes his movie-making seriously.Gavanski said the final decisionon a location will be made withinthe next week. He said SaltSpring has "excellent chances" iftransportation problems can beovercome. During filming, henoted, equipment such as lightsare needed from Vancouver withinan hour. The problem of "quickresponse" must be settled beforedeciding on Salt Spring, he said.Should the island be chosen,Gavanski said, the Chamber ofCommerce would be notified andarrangements taken from there.35-2 DATE: Monday, Sept. 12 TIME: 5 pm or 6:45 pm223ANNIYERS\RYiS!si.PLACE: Masonic Hall, Lower Ganges RoadWeight Watchers Community Meetings offer a special way to lose weight. When youpre-pay for a series of meetings, you're part of a closer-knit group for extra support.Our new Quick Success Program helps you lose weight 20% faster than before, andfree registration saves you money! It's all waiting for you, right nearby. Join now!JOIN WEIGHT WATCHERS TODAY!Visa and MasterCard accepiea at selected locations for prepayment Weight Watchers and Quick Success are registered trademarks o< WEIGHT WATCHERSINTERNATIONAL. INC € 1988 WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL. INC.

PermitvaluesdeclineThe most recent quarterly developmentreview prepared bythe Capital Regional District(CRD) shows the value of buildingpermits issued on Salt Springbetween April and June hasdropped compared to values postedlast year.The year-to-date totals,however, still remain well abovefigures for the first six months of1987.Between April and June of thisyear, three commercial permitswere issued for work worth$18,800. As well, there were fourindustrial permits for $76,072worth of work; and 137 residentialpermits for work worth $2.47million.Total value of work undertakenin the three-month period is $2.56million, which compares to $3.02million for the same period in1987. This represents a 15 percent drop.Meanwhile, the total for thefirst six months of this year is $6.2million, compared to $4.3 million^gtthe same period last year — a_ Jrper cent increase.The CRD review shows thetotal value of permits issued forthe entire region during thesecond quarter was marginallyhigher than that of last year.Value of industrial permits wasconsiderably higher than in thesame span of 1987.The report states that institutionalpermits have almost doubledin the latest quarter; a singlepermit for $8.5 milllion for aVictoria hospital extension islargely responsible for the increase.Residential permits were downsomewhat this year when com-->jgred to the second quarter ofBl. The number of housing^~onits dropped by 30 per cent overthe second quarter of last year;townhouses dropped from 192units to 20 and townhouses weredown 30 per cent.Office to be completed'by end of fiscal year'Construction of a new harbourmaster's office in Ganges willbegin "as soon as possible," anofficial with the federal departmentof fisheries and oceans saidlast week.Gary Norberg said from thedepartment's Vancouver officethat while tenders have yet to becalled for the project, he expectsconstruction will be completed bythe end of the current fiscal year.That would mean a March,1989, opening for the $53,000building, which would replace thetrailer currently serving as theharbour master's office next tothe federal wharf in downtownGanges.Funds for construction of a newoffice building were pledged inearly August by Tom Siddon, theSwingingYoungster Emily Nixon dances to the upbeat sounds of Les Four — witha little help from father Dale Nixon and mother Margie Nixon. TheVancouver residents attended last week's flnal Sundayof music inCentennial Park.federal fisheries minister. At thesame time, Siddon promised$90,000 to pay for replacement ofthe federal wharfs main woodenfloat with a wider, concretestructure. That project is alsoexpected to be completed by theend of the current fiscal year.The projects are part of thefederal government's three-yearharbour revitalization program,which provides money "aboveand beyond" normal budgetaryallocations to upgrade facilitiesand to meet increasing demandsfor service.The federal wharf in FulfordHarbour is another recipient ofprogram funds. Siddon haspledged $47,000 to reconstructthe pedestrian approach to thewalkway leading to the floats. Thearea is considered unsafe.THE KIDS ARE THERE.DRIVE WITH CARE!MONDAY^?_f^Sr ttm&9-9:55 M.H.G.*Mahon Hall10-10:55 LI.*Mahon Hall11-11:45 E.D.I.uff\t'- Mahon Hallstarts Sept. 194:30-5:30 H.G.*Activity CentreTUESDAY6-7:00 pm S&Sft. Mahon HallNO* starts Oct. 4Wednetday, Sept. 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pag» A19Custom Homes, Renovations& Commercial ConstructionLANCER CONTRACTING LTD.653-4437OR 653-4678MEL COUVELIER MLATERRY HUBERTS MLACollect calls accepted:656-6232Saanich and the Islands Constituency Office2388 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C. V8L 1X3Mini-StorageIndividual, secure units.Easy access.537-9311QUALITYBRAND NAMECARPETS!Wool, Nylon, etc. - Residential & CommercialLinos, Corlons, Ceramic TilesDraperies & AccessoriesCALL US ABOUT OUR GULF ISLAND SERVICE.715 Pandora Ave.Victoria, B.C.(near City Hall) 386-2401HOURIGAN'S*Serving Greater Victoria for more than 30 years.Z23'Salty SweatersFALL FITNESSAll classes start Sept. 12th except as noted.WEDNESDAYH.G. - High Gear Aerobics - geared for already fitpeople looking to maintain and increase their fitnesslevel. Should be able to do 10 or more push-ups, 20 ormore curl-ups and 15 or more minutes of cardio work.M.H.G. - Moderate High Gear Aerobic* - Lessintensity than H.G., but basically the same class.Should be able to do 5 or more push-ups, 10 or morecurl-ups and 12 or more minutes of cardio work.L.I. - Low Impact - In this class one foot stays on thefloor at all times during cardio work. Great class foranyone unable to do regular aerobics. Should be ableto do 5 or more push-ups, 10 or more curl-ups and 12or more minutes of cardio work.S&S - Stretch & Strength • No aerobics this class.9-9:55 M.H.G.*Mahon HallMi. ,ncout»«« 1*UtnM*'4:30-5:30 H.G.*Activity CentreTHURSDAY6-7:00 pm S&SMahon HallFRIDAY9-9:55 M.H.G.*Mahon Hall10-10:55 L.I.*Mahon Hall11-11:45 E.D.I.Mahon Hall4:30-5:30 H.G.*Activity CentreConsists of 1b mm. warm-up, then strength* stretchworkout. Weights are available and optional. Bringyour own if you have them. This class willcomplement the regular aerobics classes nicely.Great workout with no bouncing.E.D.I. - Easy Does It - Geared for ages 55 up, orpeople recovering from lay-offs due to injuries orpregnancy. Good cardio work or 7-15 minutes of onthe-spot,no bounce & walking. Lots of stretching inthis class. Lots of fun.* BABYSITTING: Available at 500 per family.TICKETS: Book of 10 for $25 - or drop in for $3.FURTHER INFO: call Kathy, 537-5450, or Ellen, 537-2680.

Page A20 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednatday, Sept. 7, 1988Formation of health societyon Monday meeting agendaA society aiming to "improveand maintain" the health of GulfIslanders will look for approvalthis Monday at the general meetingsof Lady Minto Hospital andGreenwoods.The formation of the IslandHealth Services Society will dependon voter support at theSeptember 12 general meetings.Members of the hospital societywill meet at 7:30 pm; members ofthe Greenwoods society will meetat 8 pm. If voters give theirblessing to the new society, itspreliminary meeting will takeplace at 8:30 pm.The creation of the HealthServices Society, which wouldeventually seek a merger of thehospital and Greenwoods boards,is recommended in a recentCapital Regional District study onhealth care in the Gulf Islands.A merger of the two boardswould allow the society to operatewith a global budget and usehealth care funds in a "morediscretionary way," according toproponents.The society would also be ableto give more than moral supportto numerous health services onthe island — i.e., senior day care,home nursing service, and mentalhealth service.The new board would consist ofequal numbers of former boardmembers from the two institutions,and the first responsibilityof the new board would be toestablish what the communitywants and needs in the form ofhealth care.The stated objectives of thenew society would be to bringabout "integration and coordination"in the delivery ofacute, rehabilitation and communityand institutional healthand related services. Other goalsand objectives include:• To acquire and operate on anon-profit basis the necessaryfacilities for all forms of healthcare.• To place greater emphasis onhealth maintenance, health promotion,the prevention of illness,and the promotion of individualfamily and community responsibilityfor health, and thereforeavoid the need for health services.• To develop and promote publicand professional education pro-School board endorsesRoyal Commission viewOne of the many recommendationscontained in a Royal Commissionreport on education wasendorsed last Tuesday by theboard of trustees for the GulfIslands School District.A motion made by board chairmanDavid Eyles directed trusteesto highlight a recommendationto Minister of EducationTony Brummet. Trustees endorsedthe following statement:• "We suggest that a committee,representing both the secondaryschool system and of the postsecondarysector, be set up by theMinistry of Education to provide aforum in which matters of articulationbetween the secondaryschools and the universities canbe discussed and settled."Currently, universities establishentrance requirements withoutconsulting secondary schools.Eyles said he believes this indirectlyleads to a higher level ofdrop-outs in secondary schools.Students, the board chairmanexplained, frequently aim to takeuniversity entrance courses "incase" they want to enter apost-secondary facility at a laterdate. Some of these studentscannot handle the workload andend up dropping out of schoolentirely.Trustees agreed there shouldbe some form of co-operation andconsultation between the twolevels of education systems. Theuniversities should provideschools with advance notice ofchanges, they said, allowing thehigh schools to make curriculumadjustments.Endorsement of the one RoyalCommission recommendationdoes not exclude similar actionwith respect to other recommendationscontained in the report.After they have fully examined allrecommendations, trustees maymake other endorsements.The Gulf Islands school boardrecently announced the hiring of asecretary-treasurer for the district.Ken Starling, who has workedin the ministry of education forthe past several years, has beenengaged for the position.The board decided severalmonths ago to hire a secretarytreasurer,when it discovered theGulf Islands school district is oneof the few districts in the provincewhich has no one filling theposition.The post of secretary-treasurerwas cut locally during budgetrestraint in the mid-1980s.Having a full-time secretarytreasurerwill lessen the workloadof local Schools SuperintendentMike Marshall, who had beenfilling the position.Starling worked as a secretarytreasurerin Cranbrook until 1981.Since then, he has worked withthe ministry of education asdirector of finance, and later, asdirector of facilities.He will arrive in the district onSeptember 12.A school board request for theclosure of Kanaka Road may bereconsidered by the provincialhighways ministry, according tocorrespondence received by trusteeslast week.Board chairman David Eylesexplained that the ministry hasturned down numerous requestsby the district to close the road.Highways took the position thatKanaka Road, which runs betweenthe Ganges schools and aplaying field, is a low traffic areaand should remain open.The ministry's letter to theboard, however, said the provincemay be prepared to reconsider itsposition.The Fernwood School additionis still in the sketch stage, schoolboard trustees learned last week.Actual construction of the additionis not expected to begin untilChristmas.grams to support the appropriateuse of health services.• To address the social andpsychological components ofhealth, particularly of the elderly,rly, and to provide or foster thedevelopment of services whichmeet these socio-health needs.• To achieve a superior level ofservice, while controlling percapita health care costs.• To provide a cheerful, considerateand safe environment which isresponsive to human needs in acaring fashion. The society recognizesand values the contributionof the patient's family and of thecommunity.• To provide educational andtraining programs for staff developmentand staff health andmedical education in co-operationwith the educational facilitieswithin the region.• The society will recognize theunique traditions of its constituentfacilities and will supportthose traditions which are consistentwith its philosophy of integratedhealth services.DIRECT DAILY SERVICE TO VICTORIAij\ jn ^53 MICHAEL MURRAYOwner/Operator537-4243 bus537-5625 res388-6931 VictoriaM»H];lH;».-H:WM=MA DIViS.CN OF ALLC6N EXPRESS LTD*kDashwood Construction Ltd."custom buildingat competitive rates"537-5050«" R.R. 2, Price Rd., Ganges.LAW OFFICECivil Litigation, Estate, Property,Corporate & Family LawJonathan L. OldroydBARRISTER,SOLICITOR & NOTARY PUBLICFREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONMon.-Fri. c

Wadnwday, Sept. 7, 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P«geA21CountingDave Roland sends signal topartner John Steele at Saturday'shorseshoe pitch tournament atVesuvius Inn. Roland and Steelfinished second at event, whichwas staged to collect contributionsfor Terry Fox fund. Details, PageA2.Islands Trust suggestsBeach status designationscould be done by rezoningsSalt Spring's Islands Trustrepresentatives have suggestedthe ministry of fisheries andoceans should co-operate withlocal regulators and apply for therezoning of beaches deemed suitablefor commercial clam harvesting.The suggestion comes in thewake of a decision made by a jointfederal-provincial committee studyingthe controversey surroundingcommercial clam digging onthe West Coast. The committeehas decided to establish"recreational reserves" along thecoast, which would make severalbeaches out-of-bounds to commercialharvesting operations.However, Islands Trust representativeNick Gilbert notes thatwhile local zoning allows recreationaluse, it does not specifycommercial use of Salt Springbeaches. Gilbert said he can'tendorse the move by the federalgovernment to establish recreationalreserves, but would bewilling to sit down and discuss therezoning of areas suitable forcommercial clam harvesting."Through the zoning processwe can recognize all interests,"he said.Gilbert feels it would be reasonablefor the federal governmentto approach the Trust — asdo other commercial and industrialusers — and apply for rezoningof suitable areas. This, he said,would greatly reduce conflictswith other interested partieswhose rights should be protected.Gilbert also noted that federallegislation is much "weightier"than local zoning laws, and thatsuch a move would be purelyvoluntary.Conflicts between commercialclam diggers and local residents,which have become increasinglyapparent over the past year, wereoutlined by more than 50 islandIain H. Clementbarrister & solicitor / notary publicGeneral legal practiceexcept criminal law537-5505105 B Rainbow Rd. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00residents attending a meetingwith federal and provincial officialstwo weeks ago.The audience at the meetingunanimously concluded that all ofSalt Spring's beaches should beclosed to commercial shellfishharvesting, with the exception ofthe traditional Native Indianfishery.The recommendation — whichwas supported by Islands Trustees— recognizes the following,Gilbert said:• the "mulititude" of smallshellfish beaches on the island,which are used by residents andvisitors;• the large number of residentsand visitors to Salt Spring, theirvested interest in the island, andtheir financial contribution to theeconomy;• the fact that harvesters, whotravel here from off-island, contributenothing to the local economyand cause considerable disruptionand inconvenience to others;• harvesting is an environmentalconcern as clams and many othershellfish and sea creatures arebeing stripped from local shores;• no study of the environmentalimpact has been undertaken.is YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK?Contamination can occur without changesin color or taste.MB RESEARCH10124 McDonald Park Rd.,Sidney, B.C. V8L 3X9$20.00 per test • Results in 24 HoursBe Safe • Test Annually!656-1334CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICTCourt of Revision1988 Voters'ListFor the Electoral Areas of Langford, Sooke, View Royal, Salt SpringIsland and the Outer Gulf Islands.Pursuant to Section 59(2) of the Municipal Act, the Court ofRevision will sit at 10:00 am on Monday, 3rd October, 1988, at:The Board Room (3rd Floor)524 Yates StreetVictoria, B.C.to hear all complaints and correct and revise the list of electors; and(a) may correct the names of electors incorrectly stated; or(b) may add the names of electors omitted from the list; or(c) may strike from the list the names of persons not entitled tovote or disqualified from voting; or(d) may correct any other manifest error in the list; or(e) shall add to the list the name of a person qualified on August31 st to have his/her name entered on the list and for thispurpose the court may accept an application as completedunder Section 42 of the Municipal Act if delivered to thecourt at its first sitting.William M. JordanSecretaryCapital Regional DistrictTest drive the all-newFordQuality is Job 1.Tem P°toda V atSome equipment shown may be optional. Dealer No. 5964SALES748-5555PARTS748-3107QUALITY CARE748-5555Mon.-Fri. 8-9; Sat. 8-6439 Trans-Can. Hwy.FORD MERCURYSALES LTD.ITERRY EVANSGeneral Manager& Coronation St. Duncan, B.C.

P«g« A22 OULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wedn—d«y. S«pt. 7, 1988COHO Pawing LtdASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTORSServing the Gulf Islands — For Free Estimates Call537-9717REGISTEREDEDUCATION SAVINGS PLANNESBiTTTHOMSONMR. J. BARRY MILLSwill be available for consultation at #1, Gasoline Alley, Ganges,SATURDAY, SEPT. 10To arrange an appointment you are cordially invited to callTOLL-FREE 1-800-742-6158NESBITT THOMSON DEACON INC. IS A LEADINGCANADIAN INVESTMENT FIRM ACTIVE IN ALL AREASOF THE FINANCIAL MARKET.Public WorksCanadaTravaux publicsCanadaGanges Harbour's waterfrontwalkway is gettingsteadily longer as propertyowners make their contributionto the project. At left, TomToynbee of Mouat's TradingCo. looks on as regionaldirector Hugh Borsman cutsribbon last Wednesday to markcompletion of another phase.About 100 people turned up forthe opening of Mouat's sectionof the walkway (above) whichas of last week extended alongthe waterfront side of Mouat'sMall. Construction of theMouat's Trading section iscontinuing. Funding is beingsought to run the walkway tothe head of the harbour and tobuild a dinghy dock below theShip's Anchor Inn. A lotterygrant application has beenmade for about one-third thecost. Private sector fundingwould make up the remainder.INVITATION TO TENDERSEALED TENDERS for the projects or services listedbelow, addressed to the Regional Manager, Contract Policyand Administration, Pacific Region, Department of PublicWorks, Canada, Room 601,1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver,B.C. V6E 3W5 will be received until the specific closing timeand date. Tender documents can be obtained through theabove noted Department of Public Works, Vancouver office.PROJECTTENDER NO. 70M-88-0088 - for FISHERIES &OCEANS Concrete Floats, Owter Harbour, Ganges, B.C.Closing Date: 11:00 AM PDST, 21 SEPTEMBER 1988.Tender documents may be viewed at the AmalgamatedConstruction Assn. of B.C., and the associations in Victoriaand Nanaimo, B.C.The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.Canada,537-4067is our direct line!PROMPT & FRIENDLY SERVICE FROM SALT SPRING ISLANDERSMark Rithaler, Dan Child, Lane Gromme & John MoultonSlegg Lumber537-4067 (eves.) 537-9368

W»dne«d«v, Sept. 7. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A23WOLFE-MILNER & ASSOCIATESBRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORSB G Wolfe-Milner, BCLS537-5502BOB PRATTSALES REPRESENTATIVESAUNDERSsales & service1784 ISLAND HWY., VICTORIA, B.C.Visitor to Ruckle Park finds perfect spot to lose asunny afternoon in the pages of a book. Passing boatScenic stoptraffic only adds to tranquility of scene.And variety of instructorsContinuing Education offeringfull range of courses on island\e range of Continuing Edu-\ Sima. programs to be offered on^falt Spring this year will extendfrom photography to parenting.The variety of programs availableis matched by the talents ofislanders lined up as instructors.For instance:• Mike Gluss, a professionalphotographer for 20 years and thefounder and former director ofWestern Pacific Academy of Photographyin Victoria, is staging aweekend workshop on "shootingnature."Gluss, whose awards include theParis Art Directors' prize for hisFuji perfume ads, has had hisworks published in Maclean's,Chatelaine, Western Living andother magazines.The workshop will be held atthe Salt Spring Workshop Centre(formerly Camp YAWACA),where Gluss has established anew school of professional photography.• Salt Spring counsellor and socialworker Wendy Case will lead oneportion of How to talk so kids willlisten; how to listen so kids willtalk, a program about effectiveparenting, divided according torelevant age groups.While Case handles the gradefour through teenage group, LisaSigurgeirson will lead parents ofpre-schoolers through gradethree. Sigurgeirson has trainingand experience in understandingand interacting with children, is apre-school educator and supervisorof Under the Rainbow preschool.• Bev Peden returns with herDrawing in Fulford progam. Anartist who works in several media,Peden plans to make use of livemodels. As usual, artists andaspiring artists at all levels willPlanning session slatedSalt Spring Island's Voice ofWomen chapter launches its fallseason next week with a meetingcalled to discuss projects andpriorities for the coming 10months.The meeting will be heldMonday, September 12, at 7:30pm in the library of Salt SpringElementary School. New membersare welcome.Members will be given theopportunity to evaluate the meritsof a film and video festival;projects based on the NairobiForward-Looking Strategies, aUN document resulting from theworld-wide Decade of Women;and the production of an informationalbooklet on environmentally-soundhousehold practices.Voice of Women is a Canadawideorganization emphasizingconcerns for peace, ecology andwomen's issues. Contacts areCatherine Faulkner (537-2756) orMaggie Schubart (537-9804).receive personal attention as theydraw.• Courses offered in French,Spanish and Japanese will be ledby experienced instructors whoare all native speakers of thelanguage. Keiko Taylor will introduceJapanese with help fromHiromi Endo; Marie BeaudoinBaade, an aide in the local Frenchimmersion program, will offerFrench; and newcomer DianaGuitierrez Carrillo from Mexicowill teach conversational Spanish.All of the courses are designedto appeal to the tourist; they willgive the student practice with thebasic structures and vocabularynecessary to survive in the targetlanguage environment, ContinuingEducation says.For further information aboutprograms offered this fall, contactco-ordinator Maggie Warbey atthe Continuing Education office(537-2822).HARDWOODHARDWOODPLYWOODPrices you can affordALSO STOCKINGeneer plywoods, oak, teak,mahogany, etc& Melamine hardboard.WESTWIND HARDWOODS10230 Bowerbank, Sidney656-0848First 1/2 hr. consultation freeMcKIMM & LOTTBARRISTERS & SOLICITORS• Divorce & Family Law• Personal Injury Claims• Criminal Law• Wills & Estates• Real Estate & Mortgages• Corporate & CommercialLawGANGES CENTRE BLDG. Telephone 537-9951(above the Post Of/ice)Patricia BayHighway atMt. NewtonX RoadOpen 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to FridayFlying from Victoria???PARK FREE!It's easy & worry free! Stay in one of our bedrooms the nightbefore your flight, and park your car on our lot FREE whileyou re away THE AIRPORT PARKING FEES YOU SAVECOULD MORE THAN COVER THE COST OF YOUR ROOM!We are QUIET—the only peninsula hotel not in the flight path.3mtooooOSnnTenminutesfromSwartz BayA FOUR DIAMOND HOTELCatering to dining & pub pleasures for the past 20 years.CALL TOLL FREE - 1 -800-742-9244

Page A24 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. S»pt. 7. 1988Rainbow Craftscollage of colourfulgift ideasGASOLINEALLEY537-5031Wn BROWN'SSERVICEPETROCANADA 537-9333OFFICE SERVICE537-4243Burritt Bros,CarpetsAFFORDABLE QUALITY SINCE 1907Located at tha Salt SpringHome Daalgn Cantra320 Upper Ganges Road537-2111PITTSBURGH]MPaint& wallpaper »upplleiobtalnabiethrough K C. MARKS PAINT *PAPaT PW, located within CalypsoCarpet, Upper Ganges Centre.KEVIN C. MARKSPAINTING & DECORATINGFREE ESTIMATES - 537-4594Harlan'sCHOCOLATE TREATSFeaturing Calorie-ReducedChocolate537-4434Beside PharmasaveIn GasolineAlley537-4414SCHOOLSARE OPENWith the end of summer holidaysand all the excitement of "Back toSchool", children may be preoccupiedand unaware of trafficdangers.cHome[HardwareTHESaltyShop537-5551MOUAT'SPATTERSON'SSTORE§653-4321THEHAIRCUTTINGPLACEHarbour's End Plaza537-5121SCHOOLDISTRICT #64(Gulf Islands)GANGESAUTO-MARINE290 Park Driva537-9221For completeauto/truck repairsMurakamiAutobody537-2239et cetera537-5115537-2241HARBOURFOOD MARKET& TAKE-OUTRESTAURANT537-2460GRACE POINT SQUARE537-2143PLEASE DRIVECAREFULLYand WATCH OUT FORCHILDREN CROSSING.REMEMBER—Motorists travelling In bothdirections MUST STOP for school buseswith lights flashing!This message is sponsored out of concern for thesafety of our children by these local merchants.537-5777Orcas$allerySALT SPRINGAUTOMOTIVE106 JACKSON AVE.537-5507(Suit Mantos©rtfttooobYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER537-9933Glad'sICE CREAM STORE&t^l|£ij:£j CHOCOLATE FACTORY108 Hereford Ave.537-4211EMBE BAKERVWe bake from scratchevery day537-5611GangesVillageMarketIslanders Serving Islanders537-4144