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NO. 9 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1988 500Trust seeks power to set budgets, levy taxesBy DUNCAN MacDONNELLLocal taxpayers would coverthe bulk of the cost of operatingthe Islands Trust if a planproposed by trustees is acceptedby the municipal affairs ministry.Meeting as a council lastweekend on Hornby Island, trusteesvoted unanimously to ask theministry for authority to set itsFour-year-old Tyler Laitinan checks out the puppetstage during play period at the Community Centre preschool.The stage is just one of many toys, costumes,CuriosityFarm tax status changequestioned by islandersThe government is"rethinking" its proposed policyon changes to tax laws forfarmers, Finance Minister MelCouvelier told about 50 peoplewho gathered last Saturday at theFarmers' Institute in Ganges.The public forum gave islandersthe chance to question thegovernment's proposal, and toexpress concerns over the effectsuch changes might have onfarming. Under present tax laws,a farm must make $1,600 toreceive farm status and benefits.The ministry of finance's proposalwould apparently see the minimumamount hiked to $5,000."We're still grappling withwhat we should raise it to,"Couvelier said. "We do not havea fixed position."Under current tax laws, farmtax status falls into three categories.Farms which are two acres orless in size must bring in $1,600of revenue annually, and theincome must be the greater partof the owner's livelihood. Forfarms between two and 10 acres,farm production must exceed$1,600 in one of two years. Farmsover 10 acres must make the sameamount, plus five per cent of theassessed value of the land over 10acres.Couvelier said the laws arebeing abused, and legitimatefarmers are being stereotyped asreceivers of tax giveaways."We want to raise the level up,so we are not caught in theposition of supplementing smallfarms," he said.Island farmers maintained,however, that while a smallincrease might be appropriate,the social benefits of farming farexceeds the tax benefits.Couvelier charged that presentlaws allow a "tax haven" forprofessionals in urban centres,who want to avoid taxation. Hesuggested up to 50 per cent ofthose claiming the tax breaks inGreater Victoria and Vancouverown budget, and to cover most ofthe budgeted amount through anincreased local tax levy.Trustees also voted to ask thatthe ministry consider providingthe Trust with the same planningand transitional grants availableto municipalities and regionaldistricts.At present, the financial supportislanders give to the Trustamounts to $17 per $100,000 ofassessed property value. The taxlevy raises approximately onehalfof the total cost of operatingthe Trust, with the other halfbeing contributed by the municipalaffairs ministry through dollarsand provision of staff andservices.books and crafts enjoyed by the pre-school children.The pre-school is open to three- and four-year-olds,who attend on different days throughout the week.Turn to Page A 2>eping timeMusic director DwaineProsk watches the piecescome together as the highschool prepares for its upcomingproduction. PageA13.INDEXClassifiedsEditorialsEntertainment . .LettersOuter Islands .Real Estate . . .SportsYearsYour Garden ... .C6B8A4A12A5B2CIA16A20A18Trustees have expressed con-:ern over the present arrangement,noting that the degree offunding and staff resources givento the Trust is not enough to covera bare-bones operation, let alonethe expanded level of servicesthey say islanders expect from thebody.Saturna Island trustee JimCampbell promoted debate on thefunding question by saying that ifthe Trust requires an expandedbudget to meet the demands ofislanders, then islanders shouldbe prepared to cover the cost."If Gulf Islanders are so passionatelyin support of the TrustPark encroachmentworries commissionThe Salt Spring Park andRecreation Commission saidMonday it will take whateveraction it deems necessary toprotect Peter Arnell Park from"illicit intrusion."The motion was prompted byseveral cases of encroachmentonto park property last week by alogging company taking treesfrom the adjoining Stewart Roadproperty being developed byislander Murray Cyprus.After receiving complaintsfrom nearby residents, severalcommission members surveyedthe park area. They discovered abulldozer had pushed through anovergrown park logging road, andencroached on an area to avoiddamaging a pond on their land.Monday's meeting was toldthat a subsequent meeting withCyprus resulted in the developermaking a verbal offer to donate acliff area of his property to thecommission as an extension ofPeter Arnell Park. The commissionagreed the piece of land,described as an excellent viewpoint,would be a welcomeaddition to the park.The meeting was also told thatCyprus made a further offer touse his equipment to removesmall alders and open up an areafor parking. Commission chairmanPhil Hume acknowledged a"certain attraction" in the offer.He noted parking is a problem inthat area."But we made it very plain tohim," access committee chairmanJohn Woodward said, "thatthere would be no further use orencroachment of the park."The next morning, however,the commission received reportsof further encroachment. Accordingto Woodward, an investigationshowed an "alarming" bulldozedpassage through anothercorner of the park.Woodward said Cyprus deniedknowing about the encroachment,Tree-cutting provisionsdefine area, limitationsA proposed bylaw to controltree-cutting was presented to apublic meeting on Salt Spring lastnight (Tuesday).The meeting, held after Driftwoodwent to press, was calledby the Islands Trust to explain theprovisions of bylaw 199 — "abylaw to designate land on SaltSpring Island as tree-cutting permitareas."The proposed bylaw notes thatSection 978(1) of the MunicipalAct gives the Trust authority "todesignate areas it considers maybe subject to flooding, erosion,land slip or avalanche" as treecuttingpermit areas.It adds that the Trust considerstree-cutting "in certain areas" ofthe island "may endanger thephysical environment through acceleratederosion," and that itsreading of the Municipal Actgives the Trust the power torequire landowners in those areasto obtain permits before cuttingtrees.The bylaw designates all landszoned as forest and uplands —-the former MacMillan-Bloedelproperties — as tree-cutting permitareas and outlines the followingprohibitions against cutting:• no trees shall be cut on thoseportions of the designated land,the slope of which exceeds 50degrees;• no trees shall be cut on theportions of the designated landwithin the watersheds of MaxwellLake and Weston Lake; and• no trees shall be cut on theportions of land within 50 feet of anatural watercourse.The bylaw also provides thatany application for tree-cutting onslopes exceeding 30 degrees mustbe accompanied by a report froma professional forester certifying"that any erosion resulting fromtree-cutting will not affect thecapacity of the land to regeneratetree growth, and that any erosionwill not affect lower elevationwatercourses."Lands classified by the taxassessor as managed forest landTurn to Page A2

Job creation planfinding few takersVICTORIA — You can't reallyblame Howard Lloyd for believingthat historv does, indeed, repeatitself.A few years ago, Lloyd came toVictoria to talk to then-premierBill Bennett on behalf of theCentral Interior Logging Association,but Bennett refused to meetwith him. Last week, Premier BillVander Zalm pulled the sametrick on him."It'll be at least three weeksbefore the premier can see you,"Vander Zalm's secretary informedLloyd.Who the heck is Lloyd, anyway,to demand an audience with thepremier? After all, the man ispretty busy these days, defendinghis abortion policy to an increasinglyhostile opposition.Well, Lloyd is not only a Socredsupporter from way back; he alsowas the Social Credit MLA forwhat was then called Fort George(now Prince George North andSouth) between 1975 and 1979.What's more important, Lloydhas an idea that could put a lot ofpeople to work. Ideas, however,do not seem to be in demand att^b time.-yd was wandering through^^^corridors of the LegislativeBuildings, all steamed up aboutfickle politicians who wouldn'trecognize a good idea if theyfound it in their cereal bowl, whenI ran into him."If we can't find jobs for 30,000people in an area as big asWashington, Oregon and Idahoput together, an area with a totalpopulation of less than 250,000,there's something wrong," Lloyd'...the man is prettybusy these days, defendinghis abortionolicy....'fumed. "What's the matter withthese people?""Woa, back up, Howard. Supposewe have a cup of coffee, andyou tell me all about it?" Afterlistening to his story, I agreed hehad good reason to be exasperated.Here it is in a nutshell.The Central Interior LoggingAssociation wants to establish asilviculture training centre at theformer Baldy Hughes radar station.27 miles south of PrinceGeorge. The association couldtrain up to 200 people at a time.The course would stretch over 50or 60 days and instruct studentsin all phases of silviculture.The plan would draw on thearea's unemployed for studentenrolment. The associationbelieves federal funding would beavailable to pay students duringtheir training period. The moneywould be saved on unemploymentinsurance payments.The association needs the provincialgovernment to buy thecapita/commenthubert beyetsite. It says that should be noproblem, considering the provincebought another former radarstation near Kamloops for$5.5 million to accommodate 40juvenile offenders in a minimumsecurityinstitution.The only additional investment,according to Lloyd, would be theupgrading of the old heatingsystem which now swallows about$150,000 in oil alone each year.Lloyd says the association wantsto convert the heating system touse wood waste for fuel.In terms of jobs, the proposalwould eventually put up to 8,000people to work. The associationsays that the economic spinoffeffects of that many jobs wouldreduce unemployment in the areato virtually zero.According to Lloyd, the onlystumbling block seems to be aprovincial government which vacillateson the question of silviculture."I mean, either we arecommitted to the idea of silvicultureor we let things deterioratefurther," he says.Lloyd believes that once thestudents have been thoroughlytrained in all facets of silviculture,they'll be hired by the privatesector. He says it's a goldenopportunity to reduce unemploymentand welfare rolls and givepeople a chance to contribute tosociety.So what's the problem? Lloydhas no idea. Just a few monthsago, a number of provincialcabinet ministers were all fired upby the proposal. Forest MinisterDave Parker liked it; so didEnvironment Minister BruceStrachan who is the "minister ofstate" for the area. Now nobodywants to talk to Howard anymore.The same goes for the federalgovernment. Last December, theassociation was given tounderstand that it had come upwith an excellent plan that couldbe used anywhere in Canada.Funding was supposed to be noproblem. Now the givernmentcan't find the money.Small wonder Lloyd is angry.Small wonder he believes thewhole province is going to hell ina hand basket.Well, Howard, that's whathappens when dilettantes are putin charge. The people who aresupposed to represent our interestsin Victoria haven't got timeto deal with trivialities such as theeconomy and proposals like yourswhen they have to give theirundivided attention to the abortionissue.You could, of course, rememberthat next time someone asksyou to vote for a smile.Income TaxBY APPOINTMENTJames T. 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mHooraySir.We hear that logging is nolonger "poplar". Oops, sorry aboutthat. Maybe you should getPaul Watson or some other bozoto help you, have a muffin saleand buy some of your own land —then you will have bought theright to have a bigger say in theworld. Don't be surprised if noone listens.Progress continues, populationgrows, demand for services increases— and all the littlecommunities run with their handsout to the central government toget more money to improve socialconditions. Doesn't it seem a littlegreedy that we want all the thingssociety brings us, but we think weare so special here that we wantto hog it all for ourselves?The only way we'll ever see anybig benefits coming to this communityis through encouragementof growth. And the people whomake growth possible are thebravest ones — the little guy whois willing to risk his investment inhopes of making a profit. Hedoesn't want to work for a wageand is willing to invest in proportionto the amount of profit heexpects to receive. Conversely, ifyou don't invest and opt to workfor a wage, it negates the chancer extra profit — but it's thedividual's choice.Housing is not new. In fact,what we are talking about on thehottest property in town — HarbourView Farms' Stewart Roadestates — is not merely housing,but an upper middle class, internationalretirement estate, forwhich there is increasing demandas the wealthy retire and look tomore lettersmove to a more relaxing lifestyle.Yes, they will be rich and theywill pay higher taxes than most,spend more money than mostand, I'd bet, complain a lot less.For my money, I'd get rid of allthe crybabies who don't want toshare their world and replacethem with straighter-thinking,more-affluent types.Over the next couple of decades,we will all see changes coming toSalt Spring. We cannot stop thisthing called progress, nor shouldwe try. Rather, we need to steer &course which neither puts the shipon the rocks nor takes us too farout to sea. We can all benefit bycontinuing to foster growth.We are safe on Salt Spring asfar as woods and greenspacegoes. Most of us own some of it,and there seems plenty left toenjoy. There are some goodareas, privately-owned, whichwill be subdivided so more people,like ourselves, can enjoy beinghere. These potential growthareas will, if properly managed,return to the community muchmore than an increased tax base.We can look forward to moregovernment money as the communitygrows.So, do we want to attract peoplewho are "better off," or do wewant to pack this place withmoochy welfare cases and thechronically unemployed, becausewe are sympathetic? I say go forit, all the way — hooray forMurray, he shows common senseMore letters, BllIan H. Clementbarrister & solicitor / notary publicGeneral legal practiceexcept criminal law537-5505105 B Rainbow Rd. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00We'repaying.ISLANDCREDIT UNION8°/< Oper annum45 day termmin. deposit $10,000°°RATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICESalt Spring Branch Duncan Branch Victoria Branch Mill Bay Branch120 Lower Ganges Rd. 89 Evans St. Mayfair Shopping Centre Mill Bay Centre537-5587 746-4171 385-4476 743-5534and vision. He is a leader amongsheep.Are we going to support someprejudicial and biased clown whosuggests we all ask permission tolive our lives in a democracy, orare we going to be sensible andlet others go in peace, even if wehate what they do? This Trustbunch cannot lead us to a happierfuture; we need a good mayor.And if elected I promise toprovide free Kleenex to all thecrybabies who would be so selfish,criticizing a man of our timesfor making his business a success(he'd be a laughingstock if he fellon his face) while they attempt toexclude the rest of the world fromhere — while, at the same time,demanding improved servicespaid for by federal and provincialdollars supported by all workingmen and women.ANDREW CLARKE,Ganges.P.S. I came from the city to getaway from regulations, stoplights, low-life creeps and buses.We are a great community with aperfect chance to work togetherand create Salt Spring from aninfant to a growing teenager and,finally — maybe 50 years downthe line — a beautiful, matureadult, alive with people from allaround the world bringing us thericher culture and technologicalbenefits we> all seek, while stilltrying to stay free.BCS: TILLERS &ATTACHMENTSEXTRA PROTECTIONNO EXTRA COSTFor a limited time, this wrap-aroundbumper,is yours FREE with trie purchase of aBCS Model 205 tiller. Now you canprotect your BCS tractor from trees, largerocks and other obstructions with thisnew heavy duty bumper. The new wraparoundbumper: it's "117 ounces ofprevention' — at no extra costFREEWRAP-AROUNDBUMPERwith -the purchase ofa BCS Model 205 tillerVERSATILITY. It's the best way todescribe the BCS Model 205. 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Page A12 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1988The Community Arts Council(CAC) is preparing to launch itsfourth version of Showcase.The annual exhibition of thebest examples of local arts andcrafts — i.e., anything frompainting to weaving — is scheduledthis year for March 26 toApril 4.Staged in Mahon Hall in Ganges,Showcase will open with awine and cheese reception on theShowcase preparations setevening of March 26, then rundaily from 10 am to 4 pm.Organizers have yet to tabulatethe number of submissions forthis year's show, but past versionshave attracted an average ofabout 200 entries. From thatfield, the jury selects between 60and 70 pieces for display inShowcase.Jurors for this year's event areall from Victoria: Bernardo Raffofrom the Winchester Gallery,Ramona Froehle Schacht fromOut of Hand, and a representativefrom the North Park Gallery.CAC member Mary Koroscilsaid the role of the jurors is tochoose for display the workshaving the most merit accordingto technical and artistic guidelines."Showcase is a noncommercialevent where the standardis high quality, notnecessarily quality that sells," shesaid. "By comparison, Artcraft(the CAC's annual summer-longsale of local arts and crafts) is acommercial venture and acommercial outlet."Koroscil noted that in the past,Showcase has not carried a heavyrepresentation of works by theislands craftspeople. This year,she's issuing a call to thosepeople to participate in the show.Critical thinkingCommitment to arts neededBy GARY CHERNEFFFrom recent reports in thispaper, most readers will be awarethat School District 64 issponsoring an arts festival betweenmid-March and mid-April — aneffort which deserves praise andrecognition.But one should not be deludedinto believing that educationadministrators have suddenlyfound religion and have seen thevalue of art education in aninnovative modern society. Thisevent could be construed to be asmoke-screen, whether deliberateor not, which conceals a ratherinsubstantial commitment to arteducation in our schools.Let's be clear here, and fair, too.Many teachers do their best tointegrate "artistic activities" intotheir school programs. Theseactivities usually consist of artproduction which is themeoriented,illustrative, or supportiveof "more essential fields of study."The cultural enrichmentafternoons appear to beexceptions.Rarely do we see art studied as asubject area in itself, and we seemto be seeing fewer and fewer artspecialists in the schools. Thedisconcerting fact is that mosteducators have been trained in asystem that sees art as arecreational, leisure-time activity,not as a vital sustaining forcewhich teaches skills of creativeproblem solving which becometransferable to any discipline.Of course, we in Canada are notalone in our neglect. Like gooddoggies, we've followed alongbehind our big brother south of theborder. The socialist countrieshave dismal records in creativeproblem-solving but in WesternEurope, the long-standing respectand understanding of contemporaryand historical culturalactivities has most certainly aidedthat region in setting new designstandards in consumer products.9artseenby garycherneffJapan, too, with its rich culturalroots but regimented educationsystem, is now attempting to teachcreativity to its children and itsworkers. As consumers, we nolonger look to the USA for thebest; we now automatically thinkof Sweden, Japan, Germany andItaly. 'Production, they constitute a newspearhead in the teaching ofcreativity called "discipline-basedart education."The strength of this approach is'Many teachers dothat it encourages creativity as atheir best to integrate full partner in problem-solving,artistic activities intoalong with knowledge ofdiscipline-based skills andtheir school programs.' information. We need information;we also need to put it to workin the most effective way, notmerely the way it was doneYes, of course there is fine designand fine art in the U.S. But how isit that a rich, dynamic country ofover 200 million so frequently getsupstaged by lesser lights? It is aquestion that is being asked moreand more frequently in thatcountry by industrialists who arebeing forced to play catch-up in theworld economy.What would be the effect ofintroducing a new, requiredprogram of studies called,perhaps, foundations ofinnovation? It might consist of anhistorical and contextual study ofcreative products and processes ofartists around the world, a criticalappraisal of the successes andfailures of contemporary andhistorical art experiments, and anevaluation of how and why we asindividuals and as a culturerespond and appreciate design inpredictable ways.The names for these studies areArt History, Art Criticism andAesthetics. Together with Artyesterday. 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Wednesday, Mar. 9. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A13Tuning upMusic director DwaineProsk joined the high schoolband in rehearsals last week forupcoming production of Salutethe Century. The performance— a celebration of 87 years ofmusic and dance — is scheduledfor Saturday, March 12, in thehigh school gym. Prior to theentertainment, an optionspaghetti dinner will be served.Admission is $8 for adults and$4 for children under 12 for thedinner and show. For the showonly, cost is S3 per adult, SI perchild. Tickets can be obtainedat et cetera, the General Storeand high school office.Day of dancing slated to supportStrauss Foundation endeavoursThe Empress Hotel in Victoriawill again feature sounds ofVienna and ballroom dancing asthe second annual Johann StraussTea Dance gets underway April17.Like last year's event, the TeaDance will present the music ofLeighton Noble and his 18-pieceorchestra. Strings will enhanceportrayals of Viennese melodiesand a variety of ballroom dances,catering to different tastes andskills. The use of dance cards willagain be incorporated.Johann Strauss Foundationpresident Dr. Joseph Kandler,who, like many Foundation members,lives on Salt Spring, describedlast year's event as anoutstanding success."It is a great party and it waswas enjoyed by everyone attending,"he said.The Tea Dance begins at 3 pmwith a "get-acquainted hour"where guests are able to meet andinvite partners for their dancecard. Entertainment throughoutthis period will be provided byyoung musicians of the GreaterVictoria Youth Orchestra.Two hours of dancing commenceat 4 pm, followed bydinner at 6 pm, and a further hourof dancing beginning at 7 pm.Strolling musicians will entertainduring the dinner hour.Admittance to the event isthrough invitation only. IslandersSeafood atVesuvius Bay..,SEASIDEKITCHENLunch Specials from 11:30Dinner Specials 5-8 pm537-2249LICENSEDinterested in receiving an invitationshould contact Kandler at537-2559. Tables will be arrangedin groups of six and special hotelrates will be available for overnightguest. Attendance is limitedto 165 guests, in order to provideadequate dancing space.The British Columbia branch ofthe Johann Strauss Foundationwas established three years agoto commemorate the Viennesecomposer and to recognize theuniversal appeal of his music.The Foundation's principal objectiveis to encourage and supportmusical education in theprovince. Its aims are accomplishedthrough a variety ofmethods, including scholarshipsfor young muscians to study inAustria. The Foundation alsoaims to give moral and financialassistance through sponsorship ofmusical endeavours, such as masterclasses by visiting Austrianteachers, and musical events likerecitals.The Johann Strauss Foundationof Edmonton — a sister organizationto the local branch —celebrated 10 years of life in 1985.During that period it provided 32scholarships and several sponsorships,and organized annual recitalsby former scholarship winners.The local Foundation recentlyheld a scholarship audition. However,no candidates met therequirements. Applicants areevaluated on the basis of theirperformance, past artistic achievements,professional intentions,nature and length of proposedstudy in Austria, and financialneed.The Foundation is empoweredto receive property through donation,gift, legacy, sponsorship,grant or bequest. Because theorganization is registered as acharitable one, contributions aretax-deductible.Proceeds from fund-raisingevents, such as the second annualTea Dance, are used for educationalpurposes.VESUVIUS IMEXTRAORDINARY PUB FAREChe Inn KitchenOpen noon-8 pm Sun.-Thurs., noon-9 pm Fri. 81 Sat.PUB OPENS AT NOONCall537-2312DAVE ROLANDJANITORIALVICTORIASYMPHONYORCHESTRAis coming to town!Conductor: GLEN FASTClarinet Soloist: KEITH MACLEODSunday, March 202:30 pmAdults $10, Students $5.Tickets on sale at et cetera.Sponsored by Salt Spring Concert Society.HCLUB55 or better? $5.50 Dinner Specialsthis week only — 5-7 pmPersonalized membership card entitles authorized bearer to• Special meal discount• 'Invitation only' events, dinners & luncheons• Promotional functionsFor details please drop in or phone 537-4441.30-ITEM SUNDAY BRUNCHstill only 8.95, children under 12 4.95plus regular lunch menu now available.SPECIAL SUNDAY LUNCH FEATURE:TOASTED BAGELWith Cream Cheese,Scrambled Eggs & Lox 11:30 am-2:30 pmHUM PER DINKS537-4441 Sep ike Se

Page A14 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1988Trust callsfor authorityto set budgetFrom Page Albut not willing to pay for it, that'stoo bad," he said.Several trustees noted thatduring public hearings conductedlast summer by an all-partycommittee of the provincial legislaturereviewing the Trust, islandersexpressed support for highertaxes to fund the body."I don't think there's anyquestion the public will pay forwhat they're demanding of us,"Hornby trustee Bob Gee said.Trust chairman Nick Gilberttold the council he estimated atwo-fold increase in local taxlevies would be needed to give afinancially-autonomous Trust thesame level of funding as is nowsupplied by taxes and municipalaffairs ministry support. A threefoldincrease in the local levy —from $17 per $100,000 of assessedvalue, to $51 — would likely beneeded to provide the increasedlevel of staff and services theTrust believes its constituentsdesire, he added.Trustees agreed that somedegree of provincial governmentfunding should still find its wayinto the Trust budget. They notedthat the Trust mandate requiresthe body to consider the broaderprovincial interest in its decisionmakingprocess, which they interpretedto mean that Victoriashould contribute to the cost ofmaintaining that perspective.Trustees also noted that theTrust should be given access tothe same grants now made availableby municipal affairs to municipalitiesand regional districts.Those grants help to cover thecost of restructuring, and ofplanning services. The Trust staffwas advised to investigate thetypes of grants now provided bythe ministry.Trustees endorseGULF ISLAND WATER TAXI LTD.SCHEDULI ED DAILY TRIPSIn conjunction with the school run - school days only - no weekendsrevised Trust ActThe request by the Islands Trust for fiscal autonomy from themunicipal affairs ministry is part of a new version of the Islands TrustAct it has drafted for presentation to the ministry.The draft was prepared in the wake of a recommendation from anall-party committee of the provincial legislature that the Trust bereorganized along the lines of a regional district. That recommendationfailed to win support from regional districts and was laterrejected by the Trust itself.When opposition surfaced to the recommendation, MunicipalAffairs Minister Rita Johnston said she would receive submissions onthe matter until the end of March, then decide the course of action theprovince would take.In the meantime, the Trust called an emergency session in Januaryto draft its response to the review committee's recommendations — aresponse that included a call for the Trust to be given full control overits staffing and budgetary requirements (including the raising offunds through increased local tax levies), and a request that theIslands Trust Act be amended to strengthen the Trust's role.The new draft of the Trust Act prepared for trustees was presentedat last weekend's council meeting on Hornby Island. The 11-pagedocument outlines changes to the current administrative format andintroduces legislative controls over such new functions as the IslandsTrust Fund, along with the call for fiscal autonomy.Trustees spent the equivalent of about one-half day debating thedraft Act — and making some changes — before voting to have staffprepare a final version for submission to the ministry. With the draftwill go a request that the ministry consider continuing "appropriatefinancial assistance" for the Trust as it is being reorganized along thelines outlined in the document.Park watchedFrom Page Aland assured him he would speakto the individuals driving thebulldozers.Hume indicated there could beas much as 50,000 feet of parkproperty bordering the land beingdeveloped by Cyprus.Patrolling the area could provedifficult, he said.The commission said it plannedto meet Tuesday with a governmentofficial, to clarify whataction it can take to protect thepark, and to determine the ramificationsfor encroachment onparks.FOUR OF THE MOSTAFFORDABLE STROKESON THE WATER.ROUTE I - MV "SCHOLARSHIP" - A.M. PENDER AND SATURNALEAVEARRIVEI SLAM!)* Canges Hbr. (SSI) 0645 Lyall Hbr. (Saturna Is.) 06

Concern over staff levelshelped prompt Trust callsConcerns over staffing levelshelped prompt an Islands Trustcall for fiscal autonomy from themunicipal affairs ministry.The Trust, which operates withstaff provided by municipal affairs,currently has 6.25 full-timeequivalentemployees. The numberis down from a high of 9.5 inthe summer of 1985 and short ofthe 10 employees the Trustbelieves are needed to properlyhandle its current scope of work.Not included in the currentemployee total are a planner anda technician provided by theministry on a contract basis.Those contracts are due to expireat the end of March, and theTrust has been unable to winassurances that the positions willbe retained in the following fiscalyear.The budget for Trust staff is$162,000 per year — a figure thathas remained unchanged for thepast three years.In debate over budget requirementsat last weekend's councilmeeting on Hornby, Trust chairmanNick Gilbert said he has hadto "beg for funds" for staff forBy SUSAN DICKERThe government's failure tocover operating costs of OkanaganHelicopter's emergency aircraftservice on the Gulf Islands,while paying out $7.5 million for aprivate jet, is a "tragic exercise inirony," a New Democrat MLAcharged last week.Chris D'Arcy, MLA for Rossland-Trailand NDP provincialsecretary critic, is calling forgovernment funding to coveroperating costs of the Sikorsky 76hopper.Okanagan Helicopters groundedthe craft after deeming ituneconomical for the number oftimes it is used. Company spokesmanFred Moore said the problemis one of utilization: the companyis not asking the government forfunding — just that it use theservice as it has in the past. theThe twin-engine helicopter wasput into use locally after changesin Canadian air regulations prohibitedsingle-engined aircraftfrom making airlifts after dark.the past three years, and that theTrust "is getting strangled" bythe low level of funding nowprovided for employees.One week earlier, Gilbert toldDriftwood the Trust was operatingwith less staff than it required,and that the pressure mountingon current employees wascausing errors born of haste —mistakes that could impede thedecision-making process, he said.An example of Gilbert's concernarose last weekend on Hornby,when an applicant for anaquaculture operation threatenedlegal action over the Trust'srejection of his bid. A typographicalerror apparently made by arushed Trust staff member is atthe core of the dispute.Trust manager Cynthia Hawksworthnoted the error when shetold last weekend's council meetingthat the current workload onstaff is causing mistakes to turnup in documents."There is a rush to get bylawsout," she said. "That's wheremost of the mistakes are beingmade."At the same time the helicopterwas grounded, the governmentannounced a $7.5 million paymentto an American company forthe purchase of a private Challengerjet."It's totally repugnant that thegovernment is trying to put anickel-and-dime face on thehealth and safety of BritishColumbians by dickering oversums of money far lower thanwhat they've paid for the Challengerjet." D'Arcy said.Loss of the helicopter servicecould mean the difference between"life and death for GulfIsland and Sunshine Coast patients"who rely on it, D'Arcycharged.A Salt Spring company, however,said the outcry over loss ofthe service is over-exaggeratingimportance of emergencyairlifts in the Gulf Islands.Wendy and Jack Hughes, operatorsof the local water taxi, areon call 24-hours to respond toemergency hospital transports.Has your insurancekept up withinflation?To evaluate your coverage seeyour agent, orCall me collect: 382-3145PAT BOWN500-1803 Douglas St.Victoria, B.C. V8T 5C3SuiLMeOF CANADAGet your life in shape.Gilbert and Trust vicechairmenSteven Wright andCarol Martin met last week withMunicipal Affairs Minister RitaJohnston to discuss funding forstaff. Gilbert told the weekendcouncil meeting that the trusteesrequested a guarantee that thecontract employees would beretained in the next fiscal year,and that failure to do so "wouldbe disastrous, and make it impossiblefor us to do our job."The minister, he continued,was asked to consider an increasein local tax levies to coveradditional staffing costs. "Shesaid her staff would analyze therequest, but it would be delayed ayear (if permitted) — it wouldn'tcome into effect until the followingfiscal year."The proposal to increase localtax levies in support of Trustoperations was then carried overinto the larger debate on therevised Islands Trust Act, whichcontains a clause giving the Trustauthority to set its own budgetand to levy taxes to meet thatbudget.^Helicopter grounding, jet purchaselabelled indicative of B.C. priorities"The response time is thesame," Wendy Hughes said,adding that the hospital-tohospitaltime is slightly longer bywater taxi."When you move to theislands, you take a certain risk,"she said. "I think it's a privilegeto live here."Each of the Hughes' watertaxis is equipped with emergencydevices. Their newest taxi hasroom for eight stretchers. Thecompany is not subsidized in anyway, and costs between $150 and$300 (depending on the waitingtime), to answer an emergencycall.In comparison, the helicopteremergency airlift costs in the areaof $2,200 per hour, Hughes said.You could save moneyand time if you cometo the income taxspecialists!OUR CAREFULLY TRAINEDTAX PREPARERS are readyto prepare your income taxreturn. They are up-to-dateon all the tax credits anddeductions that apply tofarmers. At H&R Block, we'lltake all the time necessaryto do the job right becausewe want you to pay the lowestlegitimate tax. Come to H&RBlock. We could save youmoney this year.H&R BLOCKTHE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS105 Rainbow Road, GangesHours: 9:30-6:00 weekdays,9:30-5:00 SaturdaysTelephone 537-4252MasterCard & Visa accepted.Wednesday. Mar. 9. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page A150DIRECT DAILY SERVICE TO VICTORIA*COURIER SERVICES» O'VlSlON CF ALL-CAN EXPRESS LTOMICHAEL MURRAYOwner/Operator537-4243 bus.537-5625 res388-5931 VictoriaPhillip SwiftB.C. 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Page A16 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. Mar. 9, 1988In three age divisionsFledgling baseball leagueto field nine teams in MayThe newly-formed Salt SpringIsland Minor Baseball (hardball)Association has attracted enoughyoungsters to field nineteams in its first season.The association signed upclose to 130 youths at tworegistration sessions held on thepast two Saturdays. Organizerssay the number and breakdownof players will mean one BabeRuth, four Little League and fourT-ball teams will see action laterthis spring.T-ball is for players aged fiveto seven years, Little League isfor youths aged eight to 12years, and Babe Ruth play is forthose between the ages of 13 and15 years.Next step for the association isdown the gutterto organize clinics for coachesand umpires, and to draw upschedules for each team. Theassociation is aiming to launchplay in early May and continueuntil the first part of July.The fielding of only one BabeRuth league team is not expectedto pose problems. Associationspokesman Mike Tyson said theteam will compete against offislandsquads, and talks areunderway with the Victoria-areaBabe Ruth league to involve thelocal team with sides fromSidney.The association is headed bypresident Roger Chernenkoffandvice-president Roy Kinnear.•Preparations are underway foranother season of fastpitch softballon Salt Spring Island.The island's Softball associationis sponsoring an organizationalmeeting for the men'sleague for the coming season.The purpose of the meeting — tobe held March 17 in the HarbourHouse banquet room, beginningat 7:30 pm — will be to elect anexecutive and make plans for thenew season, including arrangementsfor the opening tournamentand the preparation offields.All interested players areurged to attend the meeting.Last year, the fastpitch leaguefielded four teams — the VesuviusInn Volcanos, Fulford InnTsunamis, Salt Spring Log Sortand Patterson's Store.WOLFE-MILNER & ASSOCIATESBRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORSP.O. 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Ithappens sometimes.High scores for the week ofFebruary 29 were, for the ladies:Julie Bedford, 845 (245, 265, 335);Tash Hewitson, 703 (301, 168,234).For the men, high scores were:Ken Collins, 790 (262, 264, 264),745 (251, 264, 230); MikeReynolds, 789 (220, 261, 308);Darren Cottingham, 784 (331,171,282); Terry Jenkins, 778 (263, 264,251); John Cottingham, 746 (239,239, 268); Steve Marleau 735 (197,307, 231).Over 300: Julie Collins, 335;Darren Cottingham, 331; MikeReynolds, 308; Steve Marleau,307; Tash Hewitson, 301.Pins over average: ClintonHelfrich, 205; Mike Reynolds, 177;Glen Hewitson, 157; Bunty Lees,154; Dot Beech, 142; TashHewitson, 142; Reg Winstone,141; Stella Vreim, 122; IreneMostad, 109.Golf ladies: Connie Hardy, 267,233; Doris Beach, 229; DorothyGraham, 207. Over 600: ConnieHardy, 653.GOLDEN AGEMonday afternoon: DorothyArmstrong, 236; Margaret Baker,232, 222; Babs Ross, 224; GeorgeReynolds, 220; Jean Haines, 201.Tuesday morning: ArtRobinson, 295; Cliff Jory, 221;Kay Cook, 217; Bill Harper, 213.537-5188 /the WonderfulWashhouse- HAND CARE FOR WOOLLENS -prop. 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Wedna,day. Ma,. 9. 1988 GULF ISLANDS DfllFTWOOD Pana A17In District Cup playLethargic Selects outplayedin 2-1 loss to Prospect LakeSalt Spring Selects 1,Prospect Lake 2.By MALCOLM LEGGSelects' fans were in mourningafter the local side dropped a 2-1decision to Prospect Lake inDistrict Cup action last Sunday.As one disappointed fansuggested after the game, it waslike attending a funeral — one thatsaw a dead soccer team laid to rest.Certainly, that reflection of thegame summed up the comatoseeffort displayed by the Selects.The game marked the first timesince Christmas that the Selectswere able to field a full, healthysquad. The teamappeared ready toplay and full of confidence.Their confidence took a severeblow as the game went wrong rightfrom the start, however. Fiveminutes into the game, a miscuebetween a Selects defender and hisgoalie allowed a Prospect player towalk in and score.Rather than spurring intoaction, the Selects resorted toplaying more like the living dead,showing no hustle and little desireto work for the win.Finally, after several line-upchanges, the Selects showed somelife as Ben Berry and Corbin Scottcombined to set up Charlie Humefor the equalizer, on a fine threewaypassing play.In the second half the Selectspoured on the pressure, lookingfor the go-ahead goal, butProspect Lake hung on for dearlife and resorted to physical play tostop the Selects attack.Unfortunately, the Selectslowered themselves to theiropponents' level, and instead ofretaining their pressure theybecame embroiled in the physicalaspects of the game. With theirconcentration distracted, theyallowed Prospect Lake to slip inthe go-ahead goal, leaving theSelects in shock.bridge reportTo complete the catastrophe thelocal side returned to the comatosestate and played the remainder ofthe game at the pace of a funeralprocession.The final nail in the coffin camein the dying minutes, as AndrewAust was hauled down in thepenalty area, only to have thereferee ignore the foul and allowProspect Lake to escape with thewin.With the loss, the Selects wereeliminated from Cup play, missingthe final for the first time. The boyshave had a good season, as theyfinished in second place in theDivision IB standings, and withany luck will return from the deadto compete in the Cowichan andSalt Spring Tournaments.Gulf Islands Bridge Club winners on February 29 were: GordonHutton and Fred Struve, Isabelle Richardson and Dorothy Crofton;Patti-May Lawson and Conhor Hunt; Maridn Ashmore and VivianStorr; Fran and Dick Tipple; Sue Bradford and Norm McConnell.Tuesday night winners were:• (North-South) Dawny Scarfe and Don Nemeth; Lorna and PeterPentz; Dorothy Crofton and Helen Shandro.• (East-West) Anne and Norm McConnell; Noel Fowles and MikeTestart; Tom David and Peter Jacquest.Lawn and Garden TractorsNine models — 10 to 20 hp, gas ordiesel. 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Seniors peer counsellor Goldie Carlow of Victoria willintroduce peer concept and skills on March 18 at 1 pm at theCommunity Centre.It's a rocky rowto hoe ...Islanders record 1-0 victoryto stay in hunt for district cupBy JOSH BYRONThe Salt Spring Islandersrecorded their second win inDistrict Cup play with a 1-0 winover Sooke Spartans Sundayafternoon at Portlock Park.The win sends the Islanders intolithe semi-finals.At the opening whistle Sookeapplied pressure on goal and, bythe 10-minute mark, the game hadopened up and both teams hadmany scoring opportunities.In the last 10 minutes of the half,the Islanders were rewarded withan indirect free kick from thecentre line. Malcolm Fianderkicked the ball up the wing, whereChris Collette directed the ball tothe centre half back. Josh Byron.Byron shot from 25 yards out andthe ball sailed in just under thecrossbar.The second half began with bothteams pushing for the next goal.Some brilliant saves by goalieJustin Byron kept the Islanders inthe game. Forwards Tyler Watson,Beau Gaddis, Grent Schwagly andChris Collette were on their toes,intimidating the Sooke goaltender.Clint Helfrich, Niel Kerriganand Josh Byron had a soliddefensive game, as well as anoffensive game. The defense ofMorgan Cuddy, David Koski,Kemal Morris, Peter Erickson andMalcolm Fiander was always alert,foiling many Sooke scoringopportunities.W E E K L YM O N E YSHELVING12" x 96" x 3/4"335LUMBERW©RLDYOUR NEW SIDNEY GRAVELMART2072 Henry Ave., mm-* ^tXnPSidney 656-8888ea.smnPAINT &STAINSInteriorExteriortEXCELLENT QUALITYFull range of accessories Join an everincreasing number of satisfied users at•z&3 % < Gulisticamhardware537 5733 537-2413McPhillips Ave.. 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Page A18 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1988English laurel gives tallest hedge in short timeWith all of this fine springweather we've been enjoying,many of us try to be out of doors asmuch as possible. With thelengthening days, gardening timeis increasing and everything isstarting to grow. This weekend wesowed out the first peas, radishesand — taking a chance — lettuce.The leeks and bunching onionsalso went in, and over top of thewhole box bed a protective coverof Reemay cloth went on to keep inheat and to keep out inquisitivedeer and cats (interested in othergardening activities).It seems as if the hedging topichas been drawn out for quite sometime but, in order to do it justice, acompletion of the list of suitableplant choices will occupy the firstpart of this article.While many of our hedges areneedled evergreens, some of thebest choices for our mild WestCoast climate are true classics. Thebroad-leafed evergreen laurels thatwork well here include: Englishlaurel (Prunus laurocerasus), withits large glossy green leaves carriedon bright green stems; Portugueselaurel (P. lusitanica) with deepergreen, smaller pointed leavesborne on reddish petioles andstems; and for lower hedges oreven ground cover mass plantingsthere are the Russian laurels,shipkaensis and zabelliana.For the tallest hedge in theshortest time, the English laurel isfavoured, while for more colourand a denser form, the Portugueselaurel works better. They will dowell in partial sun or full sun, andare relatively deer-proof. Whilethey take shearing well, theresidual, partial leaves brown atthe edges, so it is best to prune eachstem individually, just above anoutward-facing bud. Aninteresting note is that all of thesehedging laurels produce fragrantblooms in spring.Another classic hedge whichonly grows in this part of thecountry is the beautiful holly.English holly (Ilex aquifolium)and its cultivars and crosses growto heights of 15 to 20 feet, makedense, formidable, generally deerproofscreens, and produce heavycrops of red berries for the festiveseason. They like water and sunnypositions, but do quite well in halfsunsituations and after they areestablished they will endureconsiderable drought. Hollies canbe sheared and worked for almostany height hedge you desire, or canbe left to develop into a loose,unkempt form.While the species and seedlingforms require both male andTROY-BILTRoto Tillers• Rear tines, powered wheelsl• So easy, you guide It with JUSTO.VE HANDI• Models sized tor every gardenlAJAC'SEQUIPMENT (1982) LTD.160 Cliff St., Nanaimo754-1931yourgardenbyChris Schmahfemale plants in order to produceberries, many of the new crosses,especially the San Jose and SanGabriel varieties will produce theirrich red berries without any pollensource.In situations where a loose,feathery Japanese-effect garden isto be screened, bamboos do anadmirable job. They move in thewind, grow quickly, eventuallyproduce bamboo stakes for thegarden and, outside of watering,'they don't need much attention orpruning; pretty well an ideal plant.'Live a little, andhave some fun.'For running types which mightwish to travel and spread, a sheetmetalor concrete containmentshield should be put in place beforeplanting. They grow well in sun orpartial shade, but in any spot theywill need access to water in order togrow fast.One final hedge type to considerfor woodland or informal gardensare the taller forms ofrhododendrons. A range of heightsand colours may be used toprovide screening. While theydon't always make a dense hedge,Student citedA Salt Spring Island youth wonfirst class honours in Royal Conservatoryof Music piano examinationsheld recently in Victoria.Sandeep Sandhu has been studyingpiano for three years, thelast year under islander ChrisKodaly. 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Algerian ivy, English ivy,arboreal forms of English ivy,Clematis armandii, and evergreenhoneysuckle all make fast, yearroundscreens.One final note on the subject ofhedging and screening is that formany gardens and landscapestyles, a mixed planting ofdeciduous and evergreen shrubsand trees will yield both privacyand beautiful successions ofblooms, seasonal colour and thevariations in form and texture wewould all like to see more of. Inshort, don't be afraid to mix it up,and plant a selection of screeningplants, as long as they will give youthe effect you desire. Live a little,and have some fun.There, now that we've laid thetopic of hedging to rest, we can geta start on the timely chores forMarch. This is a good month forgetting that lawn renovated.Renew Your Membership!ROYAL CANADIANLEGIONBRANCH 92CAMILLEimproved or reworked, and forestablishing new lawns, too. 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Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1988 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PageAIS-Dog attack nets nine sheepSalt Spring Animal Control Officer Howard Byron islooking for the two dogs that slaughtered seven of hislambs, plus two ewes, last Thursday night.Byron reported the killings Monday with a warningto dog owners: any dog — from a Chihuahua up — is amenace when it comes to chasing deer or livestock. It isespecially important at this time of year, Byron said, tokeep dogs under control.The incident at Byron's Beddis Road home tookplace somewhere between the hours of 12 midnightand 7 am."No one heard any noise," Byron said. He does notPoor weather cancelsPoor weather last Saturdayforced cancellation of the officiallaunch of a drive to raise funds forthe local Job-Trac program.The launch was to have takenplace between 10 am and noon atCentennial Park. Plans includedprovision of entertainment bylocal performers, and an informationbooth explaining the Job-Trac program and the need forthe fund-raising drive.The Job-Trac program,launched last fall with the aid of a$226,000 grant from the provin-Chamber plansatellite' boothin Fulford areaA "satellite" Chamber of Commerceoffice is being establishedin the Fulford Harbour area.The Chamber of Commerceoffice in Ganges launched theventure by purchasing one of theJob-Trac tool sheds and moving itto a site on the parking lot of theFulford Inn. The new office willbe started up by Gerry Bourdinand Ray Simard.Chamber president Jack Cherrysaid a strong factor in favour ofthe satellite office is the numberof tourists who arrive at FulfordHarbour, then travel to Ganges'to find that the spot they areKing — i.e., Beaver Point park— is back south.The Fulford office, which Cherryhopes will be open by Easter,will contain a full range of touristinformation. Cherry said recruitmentof volunteers to staff theoffice is underway. Anyone interestedshould contact the Chamber'sGanges office for information.^_^'-7two*,TAKE AI Support Your Lung AssociationSorry we missed . . .Happy 40thUncle RickLove fromThe Langdonscial government, is currentlycompleting a list of 14 localimprovement projects rangingfrom beautification of CentennialPark to upgrading at StowellLake. It employs 22 people.have a "clue in the closet" as to the dogs' identities.However, Byron says he knows from footprints atthe scene that two animals were involved. He alsobelieves the dogs were hungry, as several of thelambs were eaten. This is fairly unusual, he said.Byron did not bury the carcasses right away, hopingthe dogs would return — as they generally will — tothe site. Unfortunately for Byron, they have notreturned. Should Byron be able to identify the dogs,their owners would be liable for the monetary loss.In two and one half months, Byron's lambs wouldhave been five months old and worth $120 each. Valueof the ewes is estimated at a minimum of $125 each.kick-off$34,000 in local donations hasalready been secured.Meanwhile, the official kick-offfor the drive has been rescheduledWhen Salt Spring receivedfor Saturday, March 19, atprovincial funding for the program,Centennial Park in Ganges fromit did so on the understand­11 am to 3 pm.ing*****that a local contribution would In the interim, volunteers for thealso be needed. The current Centennial Society — the umbrellafund-raising drive has until the group organizing fundraisingend of March to come up with efforts — will be solicitingapproximately $30,000 to meet contributions from organizations,that requirement. 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It's a very bright idea.Q _ Q _ B BH-IHI-I,.II.IIHARBOURS END MARINE_ EQUIPMENT LTD.Harbours EndGangesACROSS FROM THEHARBOUR HOUSE 537-4202ISLANDS TRUSTSalt Spring Island Trust CommitteeNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE ia hereby given that all persons who deem theirinterest in property affected by the following proposed bylawswill be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matterscontained therein at a Public Hearing to be held in theHARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL, GANGES, B.C. on FRIDAY,MARCH 18, 1988, commencing at 1:30 PM.In general terms the intents of the following proposed bylawsare as follows:(a) Proposed Bylaw No. 202, cited as "Official Community Plan,Salt Spring Island, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 1988", is a bylawto amend Official Community Plan, Salt Spring Island, byadding a new policy relating to the location of off-street parkingin Ganges.(b) Proposed Bylaw No. 203, cited as "Official Community Plan,Salt Spring Island, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 1988", is a bylawto amend Official Community Plan, Salt Spring Island, byadding to the proposals for Ganges a new policy relating to theprovision of a seawall within Ganges from Fulford-GangesRoad to the head of Ganges Harbour.(c) Proposed Bylaw No. 204, cited as "Zoning Bylaw, SaltSpring Island, 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 1988", is abylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw, Salt Spring Island, 1985, bymaking "parking" a use permitted in any zone, and by requiringthat off-street parking to serve land within the Commercial 1Zone (C1), Commercial 2 Zone (C2), Commercial 3 Zone (C3),and the Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) in Ganges asdefined in a Plan attached to the Bylaw, be located not morethan 12.1 metres (40 feet) from the rear property line. The areaaffected by the proposed bylaw is shown in the followingsketch.iA. NII| >Mi »*tlii»r jit». i i i-zT —4_2*ED• 1 V I All I'-Trm—^Ml-H .tali! ILS^T-Hrr^i,Tctre./fiAREAAFFECTED(d) Proposed Bylaw No. 205, cited as "Zoning Bylaw, SaltSpring Island, 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 1988", is abylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw, Salt Spring Island, 1985, bychanging the zoning classification of Lot 9 and Lot 8, Plan 3321,Section 1, Range 4 East, North Salt Spring Island, from theResidential 1 Zone(R1) and the Commercial 1 Zone (C1) respectivelyto the Comprehensive Development Zone (CD). Thegeneral location of the subject land is shown on the followingsketch.Land(e) Proposed Bylaw No. 206, cited as "Zoning Bylaw, SaltSpring Island, 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 1988", is abylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw, Salt Spring Island, 1985, bychanging the zoning classification of Lots 13, 14 and Parcel 'B',Block A, Plan 1371, Section 1, Ranges 3 and 4 East, North SaltSpring Island from the Residential 1 Zone (R1) to theComprehensive Development Zone (CD). The general locationof the subject land is shown on the following sketch.JSubjectLand•rr\ vis... I^HTTps' .' AvEf."ir!~" ~~r 1 , fA copy of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the IslandsTrust office, 747 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, excludingstatutory holidays.For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfySection 957(2)(v) of the Municipal Act, an additional copy of theproposed bylaws may be inspected at the Capital RegionalDistrict Building Inspection Office, Salt Spring Island.CYNTHIA92 ManagerHAWKSWORTH,

Page A20 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1988Local police remain "in thedark" about a fiery accident thatoccurred last week at the cornerof Bittancourt and Fulford-Ganges roads.Campbell River resident CoryWalker was admitted to LadyMinto Hospital after his Datsunpickup rolled and burst intoflames at 11:45 pm on March 2.Accident under investigationThe 19-year-old, who claims hewas not driving the vehicle,suffered severe facial and headlacerations. He apparently escapedthe truck before flameserupted.Police do not know how theaccident occurred, and are continuingtheir investigation.•RCMP report an attemptedbreak-and-enter into a vehicleparked at the Hastings HouseHotel last week.The culprits did not gain accesswhen they attempted to pry openthe doors of a 1987 Dodge Coltsometime during the night ofMarch 2.The vehicle sustained minordamage.A driver who swerved to avoidhitting a dog caused over $1,200in damages, when he lost controlof his vehicle and went off theroad and into a stump.The accident occurred as Cedarresident Eric Bertram drove alongFulford-Ganges Road, at 11:10pm on March 4.down through the yearsTwenty-five years ago• Between 50 and 80 people underthe influence of old "Doc" Paterson'snew health-giving elixir("good for falling hair, fallingarches, falling trees and fallingdown") gained entrance to the"Ponderosa" in Fernwood andhad a "good old fashioned hoedown."• Story in Driftwood reads: "Weknow a man who recently declinedto stand for nomination aschairman of a group, on thegrounds he was hard of hearing.This prompted a crafty soul tore-nominate this man when hisgood ear was turned away. Awhispered "second" was quicklyfollowed by a "nominations closed"and the poor guy was in thechair before he could say Eh?"• A farmers' market on SaltSpring was to be tried out on anexperimental basis during theupcoming summer, the Farmers'Institute decided at its annualgeneral meeting.An old building on Instituteproperty opposite Mahon Hallwill be converted into a temporarymarket stand for the purpose.Twenty years ago• A polluted sea would spell theend of the road for the sea-girtGulf Islands, a public hearing atPort Washington was warned.The Pender Island Chamber ofCommerce expressed objection tothe discharge of raw sewage intothe sea, citing its fear of a gradualrise in contamination levels.• The familiar face behind thecounter at Alec's Meat Market inGanges disappeared as Alec Davidgeexchanged his business forretirement.Former Nanaimo resident MelTopping would take his place.• A Mayne Island water taxioperator had given up teachingducks to swim.Bob Sauerberg found a whitePekin duck in the salt water.Assuming it was a pet duck introuble, he took it under his wingand, back home, placed it in itsnatural fresh water environment.He waited for the owner to layclaim.By the next morning, the duckhad made its way into MinersBay. The immediate vicinity wascleared of ducks: the militantPekin had chased them all away.The duck was last spotted swimmingout towards TrincomaliChannel, all set to get those ducksout of there.Fifteen years ago• Adoption of community plansfor the Gulf Islands took a furtherstep backwards with an announcementby the minister ofmunicipal affairs that the approvedplans for Salt Spring andother islands were to be referredto the select committee on municipalmatters.The planning of the GulfIslands would be examined by thecommittee before the ministertook any action in confirming oradopting the community plansalready prepared by islanders.• Digging began at the ChurchiilRoad property of Mr. and Mrs.Ray Hill. When the Gangescouple decided to build a houseon their waterfront property, theyalso elected to examine theancient midden first. Amateurand professional archeologiststook part in the process. Bypublication time, little of greatconsequence had been unearthed,although diggers werefascinated by the size of earlyclam shells.• The Salt Spring Planning Associationexpressed opposition tothe filling of further foreshore inGanges Harbour. A letter wasreceived from former memberI.C. Shank, requesting support inhis opposition to the filling of aproperty adjacent to the Mouatlandfill at Ganges.Ten years ago• The flower box fund stood at$849.89. The money had beenwith driftwoodcollected from Salt Spring residentsand businesses, as well asfrom individuals from far away —i.e. California — to replace thewooden flower boxes in CentennialPark.• The sabot sailors of Salt SpringIsland took the top three places ina sabot race in Victoria. The eventwas the Inter-City Regatta held atCadboro Bay. The next event forthe island sabots would be thewinter regatta on Elk Lake, atEaster.• The Bishop of Victoria wouldvisit the two Catholic churches onSalt Spring Island. Bisihop Remide Roo would hold a mass in OurLady of Grace Church to confirmcandidates from both the Fulfordand Ganges parishes.Five years ago• A long-awaited grant had beenextended to the community atPender Island.The old school at Pender hadbeen given to the local Recreationand Agricultural Hall Association.Title to the school property— one-half hectare — had previouslyreverted to the ministry oflands, following the opening ofthe new school and communitycentre.Finally, negotiations resultedin a .Crown land grant to thePender Island group. Value of theland is estimated at $45,000.• A beautification project wasgaining momentum on SaltSpring Island. 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