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Page 2 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Baseky retiresPolice detachmenthonours guardSalt Spring Island residentCharles Baseley was honored lastweek for his 14 years of service tothe Ganges RCMP detachment asa casual guard.In a brief ceremony conductedDecember 2 at police headquartershere, Baseley was given aplaque in recognition of his workwith the detachment. Baseley,now 81, has decided to retire fromguard duty."He has served our detachmentwith distinction and reliabilityover the past 14 years," saidInspector Michael F. O'Reilly,second officer of the VictoriaRCMP subdivision, in making thepresentation.Baseley has had an extensivecareer in law enforcement. Hebegan work in the field in 1939,-when he served the CanadianPenitentiary Service in Collins,Bay, Ontario.In 1940, with war in Europealready underway, he obtained aleave of absence from his job toenlist with the No. 2 TrafficControl Section, No. 2 ProvostCompany CASF. While with No. 2Provost Corp, he was attached toCaptain Risley's Roughriders. Heserved in England, France, Hollandand Germany, and remainedin the corp until October 1945.After the war, Baseley returnedto his. job at the Collins BayPenitentiary. He took officertraining at RCMP "N" Divisiontraining barracks in Rockcliffe,Ontario in 1948, and continuedwith the penitentiary service.Later that year, Baseley wastransferred to New Westminster,B.C., where he was employed bythe penitentiary service until hisretirement as farm manager in1966. He then moved to SaltSpring Island."In April of 1972, Mr. Baseleyoffered his services as a casualguard to our local RCM Policedetachment," noted Inspector O'­Reilly. "His expertise was recognizedand certainly appreciatedover the years."In accepting the award, BaseleyGroup decides upon purposeRCMP Inspector MichaelO'Reilly (right) presents CharlesBaseley with a plaque in recognitionof the latter's many years ofservice as a casual guard. Baseleyhas decided to retire.Driftwood photo by Mike Turkkisaid he enjoyed his work with thedetachment over the years. "Ilike working with these youngfellows." he said. "They keep meyoung."Task force continues workThe recently-established St.Mary Lake task force was scheduledto hold its second meetinglast night (Tuesday).Hart Graham, chairman of thetask force, said last week that nofinal decision was made at theorganizational meeting in lateNovember as to who will sit on thetask force or what its prioritieswill be. However, he said thoseattending the meeting were ableto decide on the task force'spurpose."Its purpose is to preserve andimprove" all potable lake watersources on Salt Spring Island, hesaid, but particularly St. MaryLake."We haven't got all our objectivesoutlined yet, but we want toget it sorted out quickly so we canget started (on the work)," hesaid.Graham added it is still notcertain who will be filling the taskforce's final two positions. Apparently,the Salt Spring WaterPreservation Society has not yetindicated if it will accept aninvitation to join the task force,nor has the ministry of environmentappointed its representativeyet."But there's no problem withthe ministry," Graham said. "Infact, I plan to call them and findout."In addition to Graham, executivemembers of the task force areVice-chairman John Richardson(Highlands Water Board), EdRitaller (Lakeshore Water Board)and Ron Birth (Fernwood WaterBoard).The St. Mary Lake task forcewas established by Dr. HughBorsman, Salt Spring's representativeon the Capital RegionalDistrict board of directors. Itincludes representatives fromfour island water boards.\2Trwr * , *Phillip SwiftaltBritish Columbia Land Surveyor 537-5911121 McPhillips Ave. Box 997, GangesHOLIDAYPEACEFESTIVALFriday night 6-9 pm &Saturday 10-5, Dec. 12-13in Mahon HallFILMS • VIDEOS • CRAFTS • FOODplus NICA NOEL Saturday night, 8 pm—an evening of entertainment, celebration & fun!Co-sponsored by local Voice of Women, Beyond War,Tools for Peace and Salt Spring Nuclear Disarmament GroupHey, Jim! Let's allboat out and meetthe Santa Ship this ,Saturday, Dec. 13!Ross & GangesMARINE & EQUIPMENTpresents theTIDE TABLESat FULFORD HARBOUR12FR13SA0055 7.7 14 0600 11.00505 6.7 1015 9.91220 11.4 SU 1340 10.41950 4.6 2150 1.80255 8.5 15 0635 11.40630 8.0 1120 10.01245 11.1 MO 1400 10.32020 3.7 2215 1.50420 9.5 16 0710 11.50745 8.9 1225 10.01300 10.9 TU 1425 10.12050 2.9 2250 1.40515 10.4 17 0750 11.50900 9.6 1320 9.81315 10.6 WE 1500 9.92120 2.2 2325 1.5{ROSS ANDGANGESMarine & EquipmentHARBOUR'S END. GANGES537-4202Yes, Ross! All boatersinterested in greetingSanta on the watershould contact us!HAIR DESIGNSSpecializing inPRECISION CUTS & PERMSFree consultations.Call Jacquie Taylor - 537-4012

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 3How to choose?to be frankI needed a battery for a toy. I had to buy the batterybecause I bought the toy about a year ago and theoriginal battery had died over the months.I presented myself at the battery counter andexamined the offerings. The store offered a full choice.I could buy a battery for $ 1.55 or for $ 1.65. Or I couldpay $2.39 and another style would set me back some$3.29. A final offer was about $ 15 but it was one of thebatteries that carries its own warning that it mightexplode and that didn't seem quite right in a toy.I finally settled for neither the cheapest nor the mostexpensive and I paid two dollars and something, withtax.It isn't a battery that the storekeeper made himselfand it doesn't go on for days after everyone else hasgone home. It isn't there to lead the way out of disasterafter having been dumped by Great-Great-Grandfather the day he passed out in the back of theboat.Buying a battery is a major chore and the effort isenough to make anyone thirsty.Gee! They're lucky!Lucky drug companies! The international drug;manufacturers have a minister of government to lookafter their interests in Canada.Wouldn't it be wonderful if we, the Canadianconsumers, had someone to represent us as warmly inthe government?. . . by RichardsIt wasn't me!The brief paragraph in this column two weeks agowas wandering on its own through the pages ofDriftwood. It was lost.Reference to Hank Knutsen and the Lions Club wasthe lead paragraph from a story inviting donations oftoys for the B. C. Ferries handicapped children'sChristmas trip.A matter of dressThere was a profusion of ties sported by the maleelement of the Islands Trust on Friday afternoon. Theties aroused comment.Explained one wise islander: Only time an islanderwears a tie is when his beads are being restrung.There must have been a lot of islanders cameunstrung last week!What? No ferry committee?Parking facilities in the vicinity of ferry wharvesshould be considered by the island's ferry committee,it was suggested at the weekend Islands Trust councilmeeting.But not all islands have ferries or committees."We have no ferry committee," commented onewag, "but we do have a bridge club!"Christmas ship arrives SaturdayThe 36th annual visit of theBellingham Jaycees' ChristmasShip is a go.That's the word from BrianEvans, chairman of the Jaycees'36th annual Christmas Shipprogram. Evans said last week thatthe Discovery is scheduled toarrive in Ganges at 6 pm thisSaturday (December 13).Members of the BellinghamJaycees said recently that therising cost of liability insurancecould scuttle future ChristmasShip visits to the Gulf Islands.The Sea Scouts, the organizationthat owns the Discovery, faces anearly 10-fold increase in liabilityinsurance costs.Until this year, liability insurancefor the vessel cost the SeaScouts $648. The latest insurancebill, however, totalled $6,190.The Jaycees, he said, plan todonate at least $500 to the SeaScouts to help meet rising insuranceand operating costs. "We'llhave to push a little harder fordonations," he added.Evans feels the Christmas Shipwill be saved. He predicts GulfIslands residents and the City ofBellingham will rally around theSea Scouts to keep Discoveryafloat.At Ganges, the Christmas shipwill be escorted into the harbourby a flotilla of decorated boats.Carol singing, under the directionof Gary Lundy, will begin on theGanges wharf at 5 pm.The Chamber of Commerce willsell chili and hot cider on thewharf, proceeds of which will gotowards buying gifts for nextyear's Christmas ship sailing.Santa Claus will greet SaltSpring Island youngsters at thehigh school gym shortly after theship's 6 pm arrival time.The volunteer firemen will hostthe ship's crew at the firehall.Following completion of his duties,Santa Claus will proceed tothe firehall where he will bepresented with a plaque in recognitionof his contribution togoodwill in the islands.Tripo Costello of Bellinghamhas been playing the part of SantaClaus for 25 years.The ship's first stop in theislands will be Saturna, whereSanta arrives at 10.45 am. TheDiscovery will stop at Port Washingtonon North Pender next,arriving at 12.15 pm. MayneIsland is the next stop at 2 pm,followed by Montague Harbouron Galiano at 4.The Discovery makes its laststop of the day at Ganges,arriving for an overnight stay at 6pm.setting it straightA Salt Spring Island propertyreported last week as being thesite of an automobile repairbusiness is not being used for thatpurpose.The Salt Spring Island TrustCommittee had received complaintsabout three auto repairbusinesses operating on BeddisRoad. However, Ian Kyle, atenant on property owned by Dr.Charles Beale, claims he is notoperating a business.Kyle told Driftwood that herepairs vehicles as a hobby.Honour roll releasedGulf Islands Secondary Schoolreleased its November reportingperiod honor roll last week.A total of 49 GISS students inGrades 8-12 made the honor roll.They are:Grade 8: Annesley Broadhead,Meggie Coombes, Amrit Crowther,Ryan Davies, Kate Gilbert,Nick Hock, Deanna Little, WillieMcGuire, Alison Proctor, KellaSadler, Tanya Trory, KirstyWalde.•Grade 9: Robin Coombes, JulieCunningham, Suzanne Jacquest,Lisa Koski, Tara Martin, OdetteMcCarthy, Izak Ondre, ShandraPlatts, Juda Shugar, HeatherThomson.•Grade 10: Jenny Barnes, JoeCocker, Lisa Codd, TamaraHolmes, Melissa Hunt, Eva Lam,Fewings, Chris Koski, Amos Lundy,Tony Mason, Chris Watson,Samantha Wellington.•Grade 11: Jennifer Anderson,Kathy Caldwell, Jason Cherney,Angela Donnelly, David Jacquest,Alison Stafford, RyanSteuart, Lynn Vanderwekken.•Grade 12: Susan Box, RobertBradford, Michael Brown, ErinFewings, Chris Koski, Amos Ludy,Tony Mason, Chris Watson,Samantha Wellingham.ERIC BOOTHElectric Dryer & Stove RepairBACK AT WORK!Fast, dependable service & parts 537-9532Nesbitt Thomson Deacon Inc.INVESTMENT DEALER FOR TODA Y'S INVESTORBarbara LangRESIDENT REPRESENTA TIVE105 Rainbow Road, 2nd Floor GangesOffice 537-9231 Toll Free 1-800-742-6158Home 537-4003Shoe box full? 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Page 4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986vMf Martins BrtfttooobPublished every Wednesday at Ganges, B.C., byDriftwood Publishing Ltd.Box 250,Ganges, B.C.VOS 1E0Ph. (604) 537-9933MEMBER:Canadian Community Newspapers AssociationB.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers AssociationWestern Regional Newspapers Ltd.SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION NO. 0803PresidentPublisherEditorReportersFrank G. RichardsTony RichardsDuncan MacDonnellMike TurkkiJane HamiltonAdvertising SalesJeff OuterbridgeFront Office, Circulation ..... Catherine McFadyenJill ByronGwen AlbhouseNicola- ByronAccountsBarbara RichardsProductionAnne LyonGail SjubergAlice RichardsU.C.Y.C.N.A.1984 Prize Winner, CCNABest All-Round Newspaper(3.500-4.999 circulation)1985 Prize Winner, BCYCNABest All-Round Newspaper(Circulation 4,001 and over)Three departing trustees were there are the startThree trustees who have served the IslandsTrust from the beginning have left the planningarena this year.Gordon Wallace of North Pender was named tothe Trust when it was first established. He servedas local trustee for several years before his electionto the general trust.Michael Humphries came to the board at itsinception as a local trustee from Lasqueti. He waslater elected to the general trust, which is theexecutive committee of the Islands Trust. Latterlyhe served as chairman.John Gaines, from Saturna, was named to theappointed general trust in the early years of itsbeing. He was not a charter member. When thegeneral trustees were elected from the Trustcouncil, Gaines was promptly re-elected.The Islands Trust is unique. No otheradministration in North America enjoys theservices of such an elected body to administer landuse regulation and control. No otheradministration has established an agency with thestated mandate of preserving the rural character ofa community. But there is another area in whichthe Islands Trust differs from most land useregulatory agencies. While the regulation of land,its planning and zoning are the main concerns ofthe Trust, it has also enjoyed a concern for theprinciples of environmental protection beyond therange of most regulatory bodies.The Islands Trust has examined a wide range offactors bearing on change in land use anddeterioration of land quality. The trustees, duringthe 11 years of its being, have pursued the mandateof preservation and protection.There have been instances of ministerialdispleasure when various ministers of governmenthave, in the past, expressed indignation at thetrespass of trustees into the realm of theirparticular portfolios. The Islands Trust haswandered through the forests and theenvironment. It has met the minister of highwayson his own thoroughfares and it has walked onprovincial and federal water in its examination offactors bearing on possible hazards to islandserenity.There have been times in the past when thiswide-ranging enquiry pattern of the Trust hasbrought the weight of provincial disapproval uponthe members' shoulders. There have been timeswhen the province has sought to put down thiscreature it whelped during the dog days of the NewDemocrat regime. And there have been timeswhen some trustees have forgotten that they wereelected to serve islanders professing a wide rangeof philosophies.The Trust has represented the widely acceptedand the fervently-supported principle thatplanning starts at home. This conviction has led tosome sharp exchanges with ministers in the past asprovincial policies change more fluidly than islandphilosophies.Planning in the islands today is the result of thework of trustees who have devoted many hours oftheir time with little reward other than theconviction that the islands will benefit.The Islands Trust is neither more nor less thanthe people who serve on it. As a local land agency itis doing very much the same as any other agencycharged with the regulation of land would do.And, perhaps, the most significant tribute to theTrust has been the fervent support it has enjoyedfrom the community it serves.As a new year opens for the Trust the loss of Dr.Michael Humphries from its deliberations will befelt within its organization and beyond. Aconvinced environmentalist who pursues hisconcerns without undue bursts of sentimentality; askilled administrator and a man who never resortsto anger, he has steered the Trust along a path thesmoother for his contribution.That the former chairman should excusehimself and pass into oblivion is unthinkable.Humphries could, no doubt, echo the Americannaval hero, John Paul Jones: I have only begun tofight!Ministry of tourism report paints bright pictureVICTORIA — Saturated withdoomsday scenarios painted dailyby the nattering nabobs of negativism?Then let me brighten your daywith a bit of good news brought toyou by your friendly ministry oftourism which has just releasedits 1985 annual report.Even without the benefits ofExpo — which will be reflected inthe next annual report — tourismis alive, well and growing inBritish Columbia.Affected by none of the ills thathave been torturing our resourceindustries, tourism reports ahealthy $2.4 billion revenue for1985, about $80 million more thanin 1984.British Columbians travellingin their own province, spent about$1 billion, up $5 million from theprevious year. Tourists fromother parts of Canada left $694million in our province, an increaseof close to $30 million, andU.S. residents deposited $508million worth of tourism revenuein our coffers, up $38 million from1984.The benefits of revenue derivedfrom tourism are fairly widespread.The major share, 24 percent of the total, went to transportation.Restaurants are close behindwith 23 per cent of the totalrevenue. Another 20 per cent wasspent on accommodation, 16 percent on shopping, 9 per cent oncapita/commentbyHubert Beyerrecreation and 8 per cent ongroceries.A bit of an eye-opener are thestatistics on the distribution of thetourist dollar by region.The largest chunk went tosouthwestern British Columbiawhich took in 30 per cent of thetotal tourism revenue in 1985.Vancouver Island corralled 20 percent, the Okanagan-Similkameenarea 13 per cent and the HighCountry, which takes in Vernon,Salmon Arm and Kamloops, accountedfor 12 per cent.That leaves only 25 per cent forthe rest of the province, and I'msure I'm not the only one whothinks that's a bit lopsided.Victoria can draw on a pool ofclose to six million people sittingpractically at its doorstep inSeattle and Vancouver, while themore remote regions have thedisadvantage of being far awayfrom any major population centre.But I believe that any obstaclecan be overcome. Aggressivemarketing and, more important,targetting the right markets canhelp any area in British Columbiaincrease its share of tourismrevenue.With the right marketing techniques,I'm sure, the more remoteregions of British Columbiacan tap a vast market.Editor onsick leaveDriftwood editor Duncan Mac­Donnell is currently away on sickleave and is not expected toreturn until early in the new year.

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 5Sincere thanksSir,I would like to take thisopportunity to express my thanksto the members of the Salt SpringIsland Chamber of Commerce forhonouring me last week at theirdinner. I regret that owing to priorcommitments I could not attend.Also, 1 would like to thank themembers of the Chamber for thelovely gift. I have enjoyed coordinatingthe Travel InfoCentreand was pleased to be of assistanceto the business community of theisland.My sincere thanks also goes outto the many other volunteers whowere so dependable and loyal, andwithout whom the operation of thecentre would have beenimpossible.SANDI BALLANTYNE,Ganges.Restore sightSir,Christmas! Before long yourreaders will be experiencing thatloveliest season of the year, sowhat do they think aboutChristmas?To numerous people, far andwide, it means the celebration ofJesus Christ, God's gift to theworld. To children who attendSunday school, it means theexcitement of rehearsing for theChristmas play and singing carols.To many elderly people, it meanslovely memories of Christmaspast.What though does it mean tonumerous people in theDeveloping World? It meansanother day of struggling to live.The destitute and curable blindhave no hope unless some personwho feels compassion for themsends $25 to Operation EyesightUniversal. P.O. Box 123, Stn. M,Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2H6. This$25 will restore a person to sightpaying for hospitalization,surgery, cataract glasses andfollow up care.If the patient is the bread-winnerof the family it means that he or shecan once again work to providefortheir family instead of having tobeg. A card is sent to each donorwith name, sex, age and address ofevery person whose sight isrestored.I have been fortunate enough tobe able to help several people havetheir sight restored, and it is a realthrill when I receive a card showingthat a person has received sight. Itis a greater thrill when the personrestored to sight is a child. Whatrejoicing there must be in a family.We can never match God'spriceless gift but we can enable ablind person to see. By doing so weshall have a truly happy andblessed Christmas.KAY RACICOT,Summerland, B.C.Great successSir,The eighth annual GangesFishermen's Association dancewas held on November 29, and itwas a great success.We would like to thank thecontributors of the generous doorprizes: Mouat's for the can of antifoulingpaint; Canfisco, for the giftboxes of canned seafood; ArthurConner, another can of antifoulingpaint; Scott Plastics andTrotac for their gifts.A raffle raised $70 for the localsalmon enhancement project. Weextend a hardy thanks to RogerCoster of Volume II Bookstore forsupplying the beautiful book, TheArt of Robert Bateman, for thisraffle.MARINA SCOTT,Ganges.Be humaneSir,As consumers, most of us areunaware of the suffering anddeaths inflicted upon animals bysome companies. Often a group ofanimals are force-fed a product(cleaning fluid, shampoo, carcleaner) until half of them die.A recent video of Gillettelaboratories shows chemicalsbeing fed to rabbits and chemicalsbeing applied to their eyes untilblindness and painful deathsresult, (there are cosmetic firmswhich do not use animal testing.)To encourage Gillette to stopneedless cruelty, boycott productssuch as: Right Guard, Soft andDry, Dry Idea deodorants; Trac II,and Good News razors and blades;Tame, Toni, the Dry Look hairproducts; Papermate and Flairpens; Liquid Paper and correctionfluids office supplies.To be truly humane, we must allbe concerned about the sufferingof those who cannot defendthemselves.FLORENCE SILVERMAN,Ganges.BoastingSir,Move over Salt Spring lamb ...we've got something else to boastabout on this island, The SaltSpring Singers.After listening to the last concert1 realized we have a Salt SpringSound in our midst. (Now all weneed is an auditorium to housethem). They get bigger and betterevery year, every concert in fact.This island is becoming wellknown for its arts and crafts. Thepotters have their pots to admireafter they've made them (unlessthey drop them), the weavers havetheir hangings to admire, but thesound of the singers has gone.But somewhere I read that allsounds made are kept foreverrolling around somewhere or otherand the sounds we heard at this lastconcert will, we hope, drown outsome of the more ugly sounds thatare around these days.I'm sure I'm speaking for manyof the audience when I say thankyou Singers for all your devotedwork on our behalf (and I knowhow many hours have been spenton rehearsals) and as for Joy andAngela, what can one say excepthow lucky can we be to have suchfine musicians in our midst whoare prepared to spend so much oftheir time to give us something thatseems so ephemeral but, indeed, isnot at all.Of course it would be nice if wecould hang some of the singers onthe wall and tap into them at will!JOAN RAESIDE,Ganges.lettersSanta's Workshop DonateSir,Christmas is almost here andonce again Santa's Workshop is inoperation.We have a home this seasonthrough the generosity of theowners of the Upper GangesCentre. We have lots of toys thatneed washing and/or fixing. Wehave lots more toys coming in.What we don't have a lot of ispeople to do the fixing. If youwould like to be an elf this season— please call me. I will arrange foryou to pick up a key to theworkshop and you can go inwhenever you have a spare hour ortwo. We need you!CAROL SIMPSON,Santa's Workshop.P.S. To all of you who havecalled to ask where you can bringtoys—they will now be accepted at;Patterson's Store in Fulford, KISOffice Services in Ganges, andNorth Salt Spring Waterworks atCentral. Thank you!SocializedSir,Air Canada is taking over AirB.C. The Mulroney Conservativesare nationalizing BritishColumbia's big, privately-ownedairline. Air Canada's brass hasone-upped CP Air, another westcoast company.Result: the standings in the airwar game ... Quebec 2, B.C. 0. Wehave been socialized with our ownfederal dollars!There are other consequences.Air B.C. personnel must now bebilingual. Its planes will bemaintained in the east.Management decisions, includingroutes and airfares, will be made inMontreal. It is big, far awaygovernment, centralizing anotherservice, Red Tory style!JACK DAVIS, M.L.A.,North Vancouver/Seymour.Trust meetingSir,The local trustees for the IslandsTrust will be holding an informalpublic meeting at 7:30 pm onThursday, December 11 in the highschool band room. Everyone isinvited.One topic for discussion will bedensity transfer (see November 26Driftwood for background). Thisidea may allow us to shiftdevelopment away from sensitiveareas — such as watersheds — andinto more suitable areas.There will be plenty ofopportunity for people to askquestions or raise concerns aboutthe work of the Trust.PAT BYRNE,Vesuvius.Animals in LaboratoriesUnseenThey SufferUnheardThey CryIn AgonyThey LingerIn LonelinessThey DieARK II542 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Suite #104Toronto, Ontario M4S 2M7Sir,The Unitarian ServiceCommittee of Canada, founded byDr. Lotta Hitschmanova, C.C.,still needs $2 million to reach itsfund-raising objective.Now in its 42nd year, USCCanada, through the generoussuport of Canadians, has been asource of hope and dignity formillions of the world's poor anddisenfranchised.USC Canada fosters selfreliancein developing countriessuch as Nepal, Bangladesh,Lesotho, Botswana, Indonesia andSwaziland by supporting self-helpcommunity projects in preventivehealth care, food production, cleanwater, sanitation and education.VIDEO Ytsm%Your Video Rental Centre(next to the Credit Union)Phoneforreservations537-4514One free moviewith each rollof film fordeveloping.Your donations are matched bythe Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency (CIDA) andthe provincial governments ofBritish Columbia, Alberta,Saskatchewan and Manitoba, andcan be sent to USC Canada, 56Sparks Stree, Ottawa, K1P 5B1, orthrough any branch of the Bank ofMontreal.JOHN MARTIN,Chief Executive Officer,USC Canada,Ottawa.2 FunDay TripsBy Coach fromSalt SpringVictoriaChristmas ShoppingSunday, Dec. 14Bus departs Ganges for 9:30am ferry & returns on 4:30 pmsailing. Enjoy shopping at TillicumMall. Lots of space forbaggage.Only 9.95 per person(includes ferry fare)Last Lookat Expo& TRIP TO HARRISONHOT SPRINGSSaturday, Dec. 20Visit the last displays at Expoopen for visitors—enjoy nocrowds! Then enjoy a scenicdrive up the Fraser Valley toHarrison Hot Springs—swim ifyou like or stop for a nice mealin a beautiful setting.Only 19.95 per person(includes ferry fare)Outer Islanders welcome too.Phone 537-2397 forinformation & reservations.WRIGHT'SCharter CoachSCOTT POINT WATERFRONTOne of the few locations for deep water, protected, year-roundmoorage on Salt Spring Island. The property is just over an acre insize which offers privacy and protection for the delightful cedarhome. There is a workshop and studio for busy hands and whentffWterry passes by you feel you could reach out and touch it. Let'sgo see it today. Full price $112,000 mis.Contact ARVIO CHALMERSat 537-5568 or 537-2182"Multiple Listing ServiceGold Award Winner"PEjMBERTON.HOLMES ltdP. O. 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Page 6 GUI F ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Humphries gives finaladdress to Islands TrustBy FRANK RICHARDSIt was his last address from thechair, when Dr. MichaelHumphries spoke briefly to theIslands Trust on Friday afternoon.He recalled some of the incidentsand some of the highlights of the 11years of the Trust, and looked atthe immediate pressures facingtrustees.The Islands Trust councilconsists of all 26 trustees from the13 designated islands, meeting tocorrelate islands administrationsand to discuss those areas where allislands can benefit from theexperience of one island.The council was not always socalled. Originally it had no name,recalled Humphries. It was simplya gathering or an assembly of allthose trustees.When the Trust was firstestablished 11 years agothere werethree other members. First Trustincluded the 26 local trustees aswell as three general trusteesnamed by the province.This practice was laterdiscontinued, when Hugh Curtiswas minister of municipal affairs,in favour of the present routinewhereby general trustees arenamed by the local trusteesthemselves from among their ownnumbers.First meeting was staged in theIsland Hall Hotel in Parksville in1974, recalled the speaker. Thenext meeting was in the provincialmuseum, where space was at apremium.During these earlier years therewas also a tension between thelocal trustees and the appointed,general trustees. It was in 1977 thatsix of the local trustees walked out."They argued that the bodyshould be a significant entity withits own guidelines andprocedures."A special meeting in June of thatyear supported the trustees and thecouncil was formally set up and sonamed. The meeting defined itsfunction and included theassembly of trustees with anopportunity to correlate problemsand procedures on the variousislands.The provincial museum was noMichael Humphriesmatch for the Islands Trust. Theboard room proved too small andthe Trust was again looking forsomewhere to meet. Mary Lee, formany years the office manager,found the New Democratic Party'scaucus room. But this time theboot was on the other foot. Thecaucus proved too big.'At Lasqueti, trusteesfound out what itmeans to live on anisland without car ferryor hydro.'The retiring chairman called tomemory the day when the Trustcouncil walked in on the aftermathof a party meeting and discoveredsecret papers and notes all over theplace. There was a hurried callasking the Trust to gather up thepapers and to treat them inconfidence.After several minor embarrassments,the Trust was still lookingfor a "politically-immaculate"meeting place. On discussing theproblem with the Courtyard Inn,they were offered the use of the"courtrooms.""What could be morepolitically-immaculate?" asked thespeaker.In latter years the Trust hasmade a practice of holding councilmeetings on the various islands.Humphries recalled the variousislands which have hosted suchmeetings."I gave trustees an idea of theislands."He extended the thought toLasqueti, his home island."At Lasqueti trustees found outwhat it means to live on an islandwithout car ferry or hydro."He also looked to the future.Representations have beenmade for a budget increase to meetthe increase in planning.The planning function will meetthe need of 10 islands for revisionof their community plans, said thechairman. He termed it a "majorundertaking."The Trust had examined its ownmandate, reported Humphries."What do 'preserve and protect'mean?"He was referring to therequirement in the Islands TrustAct that the Trust preserve andprotect the islands."Preserve what; for what and bywhat means?" he enquired.Answers became necessary, saidHumphries, when it becamenecessary to explain to othergovernment offices just what theIslands Trust is doing."If we are to follow therequirements of the act, we canonly do part of it by the regulatoryprocess. Beyond that we need theconcurrence and support of thegovernment."He was referring to theproclamation of that part of theIslands Trust Act approving a trustfund.Of salmon farms, the speakertold the Trust council that a briefhad been submitted to thecommission enquiring intomariculture."It is essential that the islandsget their own controls."Watershed control can only beinstituted when the term isproperly defined, he went on, andthat must be done very quickly.The speaker observed that theIslands Trust area embraces nearly500 islands, some under thejurisdiction of local trustees andothers controlled by the generaltrust.In conclusion, Humphries spokeof the value of a good publicrelations committee to "tell peoplewhat we are doing and how we aredoing it."His final words referred to theregulation of land-use in theislands.YWXACJSl l irn/avJ-L^"I take our mandate veryseriously," he said. "It matters!"The Trust has no provision fornon-regulatory means ofcontrolling future development.The Niagara EscarpmentCommission found a means ofestablishing a trust fund, hecommented."If they can, we can," he urged.The missing link he sees in landuse control is the lack of anadequate vehicle for holding landin trust.HOT TUBS & POOLS—the professionals—GUARANTEEING THE LOWEST INSTALLED PRICE IN B.C.!278 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan, B.C. Call COLLECT 748-5101Ian H. Clementbarrister & solicitor / notary publicGeneral legal practiceexcept criminal law537-5505105 B Rainbow Rd. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00COMPUTERSFully IBMtm CompatibleRugged, reliable XT and AT systems made in Canadaby North American Microtech. Local service, support andtraining, reasonable prices. Professional consultingavailable for Word processing. Accounting. Drafting &Graphics. Inventory management. Engineering. Education.Tribal Drum Communications653-4568The gulf Islands Computer CentreCommittee considers fish farmingA new committee of the IslandsTrust will address the question offish farming.The coastal zone committee willbe concerned with aquaculture toembrace all types of raising fish inboth fresh and salt water. ManagerCynthia Hawksworth reportedthat the Trust has asked thepremier and the minister ofmunicipal affairs to extend theHowe Sound moratorium onsalmon farms to include all theIslands Trust area.There is cause for haste,suggested Jim Campbell.Mariculture is a significant matter,he urged.THIS IS ACOMMUNITY.Let us welcome you!Phone Lea Anne537-5176"I hope the committee addressesthat matter as soon as possible."The committee will invite JohnStockner of Gambier Island totake part. Stockner is president ofthe Limnological Society of NorthAmerica. Limnologists, thetrustees were told, are biologistsconcerned with lakes.The provincial government ispreparing a report on maricultureand the manager recommendedtaking no action until the report isreleased.Alisi Catering& Gourmet FoodsNew! Entree of the weekCOQ AU VINChristmas selection now available:Puddings, Cakes, Cookies, Mince Tarts, etc.Frozen Savoury Pastries ready to heat & serve.Upper Ganges Centre 537-2578Just in time for Christmas—KNOTH'STURKEY SAUSAGEavailable atGulf Island Trading Co.PURE MEAT, NITRATE FREElike all Knoth's Sausage products.And try our famous BRATWURST,LAMB SAUSAGE, LIVER PATE * WIENERS.Also CUSTOM SAUSAGE MAKING.

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 7CounterAttack blitzunderway on islandRCMP officials in this areabegan their annual ChristmasCounterAttack program Mondayand will continue the roadcheckblitz until January 10.This year, Ganges RCMP willwork with police from Duncan tokeep impaired drivers off theroad. Roadblocks will be estab-Nick GilbertGilbert electedchairman ofIslands TrustFrom Page 1designated islands are eitherbrought into the aegis of a nearbydesignated island or they are theresponsibility of the general trust.In past years it has not been thepractice to reveal the votingpattern at Trust elections. OnSaturday newcomer Jim Campbellof Saturna insisted that it was thedemocratic responsibility of theTrust to give out the number ofvotes won by each candidate.Gilbert polled 16 votes, themeeting was told, and his onlyopponent, Carol Martin ofHornby, took eight votes.Five candidates sought the thirdseat on the general trust. They wereCarol Martin and Steve Wright,who were both successful; RussBates of Gabriola, Elmer Bichel ofThetis, and Jim Campbell ofSaturna.Martin took 15 votes; Wright,12; Campbell, 9; Bichel, 8; andBates, 4.The local trustees form the trustcommittee on their respectiveislands, in conjunction with thegeneral trust. The trust committeeis the authoritative regulatorybody in respect of land use andplanning.The general trust is primarilyconcerned with those matterswhich relate to all islands.Use Christmas SealsIt's a matter of life and breathlished throughout the area, andpolice will be making spot checksto ensure motorists are adheringto all rules of the road.Driving while under the influenceof alcohol is a seriousoffence in British Columbia. Driversconvicted of a first offencelose their driver's licence for oneyear and can be fined up to $2,000or serve up to six months in jail.Any conviction for impaireddriving saddles the offender witha criminal record. Furthermore,anyone convicted of causing bodilyharm while impaired canreceive up to 10 years in jail.Impaired driving causing deathcarries a maximum penalty of 14years in jail.Even a small amount of alcoholcan impair an individual's abilityto operate a motor vehicle. Policeofficials note that drivers canbecome unsafe with a bloodalcohollevel as low as 50 milligramsper 100 millilitres of blood— well below the legallyimpairedlevel of .08.While it is recommended thatanyone under the influence ofalcohol refrain from driving amotor vehicle, police note thereare some guides available thathelp drivers determine if theamount of alcohol they haveconsumed dangerously impairstheir ability to drive.The amount of alcohol a personcan drink without impairing hisability to operate a motor vehiclecan vary greatly according to theindividual's weight, sex, andtolerance to the drug.However, the attorney general'sministry publishes a handyguide that shows how specificamounts of alcohol will affect theaverage individual's bloodalcohollevel.According to the guide, forexample, a 100-pound individualwho consumes two drinks in quicksuccession (24 ounces of beer, sixounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces ofliquor) is likely to have a bloodalcohollevel of approximately.087 — slightly above the legallimit of .08. but well in excess ofthe .05 figure that is considered asafe driving limit.A 250-pound adult, however,could probably consume morethan twice as much alcohol beforebecoming legally impaired. Asnoted, however, the way alcoholaffects and individual varies fromperson to person."To be safe, do not drive afterdrinking," noted CounterAttackrepresentatives.Established in 1977, the CounterAttackprogram is funded bythe ministry of attorney generaland the Insurance Corporation ofB.C. In addition to running anintensive Christmas enforcementcampaign. CounterAttack alsopromotes public education programsand other enforcementblitzes each year.The program has been successfulin reducing the number ofalcohol-related accidents on B.C.highways.WE WILL BE CLOSEDFROM DEC. 21 THROUGH JAN. 5for repairs & Christmas holidays.Wishing you all the best this holiday seasonmay bring! 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Page 8 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Saturna's Campbell new ingredienton Gulf Islands 9 regulatory bodyA new ingredient was added tothe Islands Trust recipe for landuseregulation last week when thestrongest opponent of the IslandsTrust concept took his seat at thecouncil table.Newcomer to the islandsregulatory agency is Jim Campbellof Saturna Island. A critic of theTrust from the time it wasinstituted to take land use controlsout of the hands of the regionaldistricts, Campbell showed noeagerness to change his opinion asa result of his recent election to theTrust.His first contribution to theTrust was his candidature for aseat on the general trust. Heexplained that he had beenresponsible for the concept of localplans by local people many yearsago. The community plan was acreation of the community. Avociferous opponent of theregulation of land use by anappointed board, he had bitterlyobjected to the intrusion of thegeneral trustees.In the early years of the Trust,the general trustees wereappointed by the governmentrather than being elected by theircolleagues. On Friday he told theTrust council that he was seeking aseat on the general trust and thatformer Saturna trustee JohnGaines had supported hiscandidature.When the council debated theproposal for calling on thegovernment to proclaim thesection of the Islands Trust Actthat provides for holding land intrust, Campbell accused hiscolleagues of seeking a measurewhich they didn't understand."Playing with undefinedconcepts is a waste of time," hecharged.Trustees are talking abouthaving sections proclaimedwithout knowing what the effectsof such legislation might be, saidCampbell.The Islands Trust Act providesfor the establishment of a Trustfunction whereby land might beheld in trust in perpetuity for parksand recreation purposes or inorder to maintain its rural aspectwithout future development.Successive governments havedeclined to implement theTOOLSETSALEup to 50% off!Many styles to choose fromSee our large selection ofbrass & copper gift ware,kettles, wood boxes andwall decor.531 Canada Ave., DuncanOpen Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm748-3411Jim Campbellmeasure.Had the general trustees takenany action on that proclamationrecently, he enquired.Proclamation had beendiscussed, replied chairman NickGilbert, much along the linesdiscussed.The general trust has directed itsstaff to submit information on theimplications of proclaiming theTrust fund.Campbell said he was pleasedthat the Trust had started out onthe right road after eight or 10years of discussion.Denman's Glen Snook congratulatedthe general trustees ontaking that action.The question of proclamation ofthe section of the act which couldprovide for the holding of land intrust was placed on the agenda forthe March meeting of the council.John Money of Saturna wantedconsideration of watershedproperty."Land taxation does notrecognize zoning," he explained."Incentives for holding such landscould be offered throughtaxation."Bill 7 deals with taxation,submitted Trust manager CynthiaHawksworth, and there is stillopportunity to get input into theregulations.The bill deals mainly with forestland, replied Money. He wants togo beyond wood lots to green beltsand other areas.New Saturna trustee expressedconcern for the small islandsthrough the Trust area and the lackof controls over aquaculture. Hecalled for immediate action inzoning all the islands.When Campbell expressedcriticism of the general trust fortheir failure to include Samuel andTumbo Islands in the SaturnaIsland community plan, he learnedthat the two smaller islands areincluded with Saturna, and it is theresponsibility of the local trusteesto apply zoning to both thoseislands.When the Saturna plan wasoriginally prepared, the generaltrust of the time declined to includethem. A change was madesubsequently and they are nowpart of Saturna, explained vicechairmanCarol Martin.The Saturna Island TrustCommittee has the necessaryjurisdiction to zone the islands,Campbell was told. Islands underthe jurisdiction of the general trustwill have controls imposed as soonas possible, said Chairman Gilbert.Campbell is the formerchairman of the Capital RegionalBoard. During his term with thatboard he was a constant critic ofthe Islands Trust. It was he wholaunched a referendum in theislands asking for the abolition ofthe Islands Trust. It was roundlydefeated.The Saturna Island trustee hasbeen in public life for the past threedecades. Before coming intoplanning and regional administrationhe was for 10 years a trustee ofthe Gulf Islands School District.Special Term Rates:DUNCAN BRANCH89 EVANS ST.DUNCAN746-4171per annum90 day term1^— P/4 er a n n u m9 month termMinimum deposit $10,000Rate subject to change without noticeSALTSPRING BRANCHLOWER GANGES RD.GANGES537-5587ISLANDCREDITMILL BAY BRANCH1-2720 MILL BAY RD.MILL BAY743-5534UNIONVICTORIA-BRANCHMAYFA1R SHOPPING CENTREVICTORIA385-4476SEWER HOOKUPSe Excavatinge Pipe Laying & Testingby qualified tradesmenLANCER CONTRACTING LTD.653-4437 or 653-4678JAMES PASUTABARRISTER & SOLICITORConveyancing and Real Estate Law, Builders' and Repairers'Liens, Criminal Law and Appeals, Incorporations,Civil Litigation, Wills and EstatesMON.-FRI. 8.30-4:30Service to Outer Gulf Islands on requestOffice 537-4543 Residence 537-2738#206 - Upper Ganges CentreBefore you send it, seal it...with a Christmas Seal!SHOPPINGAROUNDwith WENDY HUGHESBefore talking about goodies tobuy for Christmas, I want tomention SANTA'S WORKSHOP,where toys are repaired for giftgiving. If you have a few hours tospare, volunteers are needed towash, paint and repair toys. PhoneCarol Simpson for info (653-4305).Toys can be dropped off at NorthSalt Spring Waterworks, K1SOffice Services or Patterson's Storein Fulford. New toys can go to theCommunity Centre. Also, theCommunity Centre is puttingtogether food hampers. If youknow someone, a neighbour, olderperson, a family that could use one,contact the centre.Poking around the PHARMA­SAVE the other day, I sawsomething 1 had never heard about:Toddler Alert...a thing you canattach to your youngster and thechild can be beeped and heard if hestrays more than 20 feet. It's $16.95.Some reasonably priced giftsthere include padded satin hangers(set of three) for $5.99. They'resuper for fine clothes andlingerie...no sticky-outy hangermarks. You could add some scentor tie a sweet-smelling sachet tothem. How about a curling iron for$6.99...or 60 pencil crayons for$10.99. Tennagers are tough to buyfor. Perhaps a gift certificate from ahair salon.If you're making anything forteenage girls, stars are shining thisseason. MAGGIES, upstairs inMOUAT'S, has some nice scarvesthat you could put together withsome colourful socks. Put togethera survival stocking for a collegestudent. Fill it with soap, toothpaste,shampoo, cookies, crackers,peanuts, razors and, of course,cash.Babs O'Brien makes lovely handpaintedsilk earrings at theWATERFRONT GALLERY.Also at the gallery are somestocking stuffers: sachets, lambskinpowder puffs (great for blush on orpowder make-up). For bicycleenthusiasts, try lambskin seatc6vers. I've been told they'reterrifically comfy.Next door at SUNSHINEFARM FOODS is sugar-free, foilwrappedChristmas candy. Alsolollipops sans sugar. On the sweeterside they have bulk maple syrup—atasty gift.BASKET CASESYou can put anything in baskets,such as food or plants, or delivergifts in them, make doll-beds out ofthem, fill them with stationery,kids' crayons, pine cones for thefire...whatever. FOXGLOVE haslots and lots.A different kind of basket, foundat PEGASUS GALLERY, arebeautiful West Coast Indianbaskets. They're getting verypopular as collectibles. They alsohave an excellent price range inhand-carved silver and gold Indianjewellery. I have my eye on asoapstone carving...hint, hint!!NOT ANOTHER FISH STORYNever, never have I tasted bettersmoked salmon than what isproduced here. A great gift,especially for people off the island.You can buy it sliced or in a slab atthe SALT SPRING ISLANDSEAFOOD PRODUCTS plant onRainbow Road.Don't forget how appreciatedpictures are for grandparents andthose far away. We have photographerson the island. Look one upor take some of your favourite picsto SALTSPRING PHOTO forcopies. ANOTHER GENERATIONhas a lot of interesting little (andbig) things at very reasonableprices. Nice glasses...buy two andwrap them up with a bottle ofsomething nice.YULE BE WELCOMEVisiting Vancouver last week, Iwas astounded at the price of a fewhunks of firewood and sticks ofkindling, $3.95!! If you're visitingthe city, you will warm up your visitif you take a Yule log. They are funto make and the family can help.Take a fairly large nicely shapedlog and cut it in half lengthwise. Ofcourse, maple is the best, but fir orcedar is fine. Stuff the inside withcedar boughs and add a small bagof flame crystals, available atMOUAT'S. (This is optional). Putthe log back together and tie it upwith a huge ribbon, holly sprigs andcandies.If you buy the flame crystals,secure them in the centre with astaple or tack just so they don't fallout. On the container it tells youhow to make paper logs that flamein colour.RED AND GREENWe are so very lucky here. Wecan fill our homes with boughs ofcedar, pine cones, holly and berriesjust for the picking. Whether or notwe think of it or realize it. when webring these evergreens into ourhomes, we are performing a veryold rite.The evergreen is said to be thesymbol of life and the hollyrepresents the crown of thorns andthe red berries represent Jesus'blood. The robin and wren are alsosymbols of life. The robin was asacred bird whose breast wasreddened by contact with Christ'sblood on the cross.HAPPY SHOPPING!

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 9Day of Dialogue proves successful for districtBarb AustOrganizers of the Day of Dialogueheld here November 29said last week they were reasonablypleased with the meeting andits achievements.Barb Aust, president of theGulf Islands Teachers' Association,said Monday that "a goodstart (was made) on opening up acommunications link" betweenschool district teachers, administrators,support personnel, trusteesand parents."We made a start — thecommunications committee ofdistrict 64 was activated, with itsfirst meeting scheduled forJanuary 6," she said. "(There wasa) suggestion for change in boardpolicy, that there be parent repsand student council reps on thecommittee."According to Aust, the Day ofDialogue succeeded in breakingdown some barriers between thegroups. The meeting also allowedthe groups to decide if their focusshould be internal or externalcommunications.She said there was good inputfrom all groups at the meeting.Several people indicated theywanted a more open forum forgiving their personal views, whileothers liked the structure of theprocess used. "This pointed outthe diversity of the people involved,"she noted.David Eyles, chairman ofSchool District 64's board oftrustees, said Friday he felt theDay of Dialogue "went well.""We had a fair degreeparticipation," he noted.The goal of the meeting wasimproved communications withinthe district. The Day of Dialoguewas designed to identify communicationsgaps in the district,priorize the problems, and selecta steering committee to work forimprovements.ofSaturday vendors willhave use of park frontSaturday vending will be permittedalong the front of CentennialPark under the proposed parkre-development plan, Phil Hume,a member of the parks andrecreation commission, said lastweek.However, vendors selling out oftheir vehicles will be required touse the parking lot along the westside of the park adjacent toGasoline Alley."We are going to allow stallsand tables in the front of the park,but no vehicles," explainedHume. "What we'll have is anL-shaped area for vending. It (there-development proposals) willactually double the market area.Campbell givesword of adviceto landownersNew Islands Trust member JimCampbell had a word of advice toproperty owners at Saturdaymorning's Trust council meeting.Property assessment is made onthe market value, he told hiscolleagues.The only effective appeal is thatthe assessor misjudged the marketvalue and the only valid argumentis to cite similar parcels otherwisedealt with, he added.We've said we want to improvethe Saturday market."Commission members feel theyare close to reaching an agreementwith Saturday vendors thatwill resolve the problems associatedwith vending. Hume said ata recent recreation commissionmeeting that the organization wasawaiting a written proposal fromSaturday vendors that will outlinehow they plan to police it, handleparking problems, and clean-up.The two groups have still notworked out a weekly rental fee forthe park. The recreation commissionhas suggested Saturday vendorspay a total fee of $200 perweek, while the vendors themselveswould prefer to pay $100.HARDWOODHARDWOODPLYWOODPrices you can afford.OAKSMAHOGANIESTEAKS etcWESTWIND WOODWORK"10230'656-0848°^*G O O D O L DThe home ofF A S H I O N E DCHRISTMAS TREATS!TRUFFLESHAAGEN-DAZSICE CREAM."rnlM 1 3 SUSIE'SSHORTBREADlTt£*Salt Spring Island's Unique LittleChocolate Factory & Ice Cream StoreGlad's $In the heart of Gangesat 108 Hereford AvenueOpen 10:30-5:30 daily537-4211

Page 10 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Need for housing creates interest in co-op ideaFrom Page 1waterfront housing in the area, itwill cater primarily to upperincome families and individuals."The units will be in the $170,000to $180,000 range," he said."Down at the other end of thescale, we have the provinciallysubsidizedsenior citizens' housing,which — thanks to theservice clubs — has been builthere. But that leaves a tremendousgap in between."The architect noted that eachyear, Salt Spring loses citizensbecause many aren't able to findaffordable housing close to aservice centre. Elderly and retiredpeople, he said, are movingto such housing projects as Sidney'sTwin Oaks Village. At TwinOaks, a townhouse can be purchasedfor as low as $59,900."We're finding that people arebeing forced to leave the islandbecause they can't get housinghere," he said. "These peoplegenerally belong to one of twobroad groups. Often, they'reretired people who can no longercope with living on their five acresout in the weeds. Perhaps the joyhas gone out of chopping wood.But for whatever reason, theywant to leave their homes and becloser to services. They havesome assets, and thus are noteligible for the lower-cost seniors'housing here. They want to selltheir home and move to a moreaffordable or convenient locationin the village where they can walkto shops. They'd like to stay here,but right now they often have toleave."The second group is whatsome call 'the empty nesters.'Their families have grown up,and they may want to spend timetravelling, or golfing, or fishing.They might not want to maintaina large home anymore. They'removing to Twin Oaks, or Water'sEdge, because the type of housingthey need is not availablehere."As you can see, there's ahuge gap between Croftonbrookand the Grace Point development.We've been plagued with enquiries."Truscott identified anothergroup of people who she says arelooking for housing in and aroundGanges but can't find any."There's people who dream ofowning their own home, or buildingtheir own home, but can'tafford it under the present circumstances."'There's a huge gapbetween Croftonbrookand the Grace Pointdevelopment.'"Then, there's newcomers tothe island, too," added Hassell."The back-to-the-land movementof the '60s and '70s is over now,and people are interested intownhouses. Some people havethe idea of spending time here, orliving here part-time, and want aplace of their own to use as abase."According to both Hassell andTruscott, a co-operative housinggroup could meet the needs of allthese groups. They stressed, too,that while some people automaticallyequate it with dreary apartmentbuildings, co-operativehousing can take many forms."There's no reason why aco-operative development can'tcater to single family living," saidHassell. "It can include individuallyidentifiable units with theirown front and back doors, gardenspace and a locking garage fortheir vehicles. There are all sortsof possibilities."Truscott, who has been involvedwith designing, buildingand selling homes for manyyears, noted that housing cooperativescan be tailored to suitthe individual needs of theirmembers. In the same cooperativedevelopment, some individualsmay have equity in theirhomes while others may besimply 'renting' them from theorganization.Hassell and Truscott gave twoexamples of co-operative housingorganizations.There are, for example, builders'(or equity) co-operatives,which are essentially the same ascondominium developments.Housing units can be ownedindividually with a minimum ofbetween 20 and 25 per centequity. Monthly payments aremade to cover the mortgage onthe individual unit as well as thecost of maintenance, upkeep ofthe grounds, services and taxes.The units, however, can be soldon the open market at marketvalue.Another common form of cooperativehousing venture is thefederally-sponsored co-op for lowincomerental housing. The unitsare developed through a nonprofitorganization which mortgagesthe property as a whole. Insuch co-operative developments,70 per cent of the tenants musthave earnings in the middleincome bracket, while 30 per centmust be lower income familiesthat qualify for the B.C. housingrent supplement. Tenants makelimited share purchases in theorganization, and pay either afixed rental fee for the units or 30per cent of their gross income.These are only two types ofco-operative housing ventures.Both Hassell and TruscottSchool expansion top priority hereYour 1 Stop Photo Shop50 MINUTEQUALITY PHOTOFINISHINGPIM'S HOUSE OFPHOTOGRAPHY LTD.In the Overwaitea Plaza, Duncan748-3115 / 748-5022From Page 1"We've got about 45 Grade 12sleaving this year," the superintendenttold trustees. "They'll bereplaced next year by 75 or 85Grade lis. And there arehundreds of students coming upin Kindergarten and Grade 1."School district officials saidthey foresee "a big crisis coming"at the school. "It's goingto be crammed," noted oneindividual at the meeting. "It willbe horrendous come September."In an effort to cope withthe situation, School District 64has placed the GISS expansion onits capital budget for 1987-88. Theministry, however, has classifiedthe school expansion as only amedium priority project — acondition the school district andits board of trustees wishes tochange.A letter has been sent to theministry, Marshall said Friday,outlining the district's concernsand its desire to make the GISSproject top priority.Each year, school districts submitto the ministry a list of capitalprojects they wish to undertake inthe coming year. The ministry, interm, will grant approval for somebut generally not all the projects.Projects classified as 'high priority'are generally more readilyapproved by the ministry.IMarshall said the ministry ofeducation might eventually wantto consider purchasing propertyfor a new high school. 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Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 11Four School District 64 trusteeswere sworn in last week at theboard's regular meeting by SuperintendentMike Marshall (centre).Trustees sworn inThey are (from left) Bert beitel,Joy Ridley, Margaret Howell andDavid Eyles. Eyles was electedboard chairman at the samemeeting.Eyles chosen asboard chairmanSalt Spring Island trustee DavidEyles was elected chairman ofGulf Islands school board at itsregular meeting December 4.Eyles, a realtor and formervice-chairman of the board, wasdeclared chairman on the secondballot, defeating Saturna Islandtrustee Lorraine Campbell.Campbell had held the positionlast year.In a show of solidarity, however,the board elected Campbellvice-chairman by acclamation.In accepting his new duties,Eyles said he appreciated thework Campbell had done onbehalf of the board. He added inAlthough it was suggested somean interview later with Driftwood parents might not like the idea,that he was glad to have Campbellas his vice-chairman, and disapprove of the Bingo.board members said they didn'tadded that the school district is "There isn't much differencefortunate to have a strong, unified between a Bingo and a raffle,"board of trustees.noted Campbell.Eyles' election as chairmancame after he and three othertrustees — Bert Beitel, MargaretHowell and Joy Ridley — weresworn in as members of theboard.Eyles said Thursday afternoonthat trustees have revamped theircommittee structure. Last year,he noted, the board had sixcommittees. This year, they havebeen amalgamated into three:Buildings, Grounds and Conveyance;Negotiations and Finance;and Education - Personnel.Eyles said he felt the newcommittee structure would helpthe board. He pointed out thatthree trustees will serve on eachcommittee, with an alternativebeing appointed to "fill in" whenone of the three is away. "Thatway, we'll be able to maintaincontinuity," noted the boardchairman.B. ReynoldsCARPETCLEANINGSteam ExtractionCompleteCleaning ServiceFloorsWindows653-4201In other business from Thursday'smeeting of Gulf Islandsschool board, trustees approved aplanned field trip to the marinestation at Bamfield by GulfIslands Secondary School's Biology11-12 class.A total of 36 students arescheduled to make the February4-6 trip. Fund-raising efforts havealready started, as school officialsestimate the cost of this excursionat approximately $2,100, or $70per pupil.Trustees briefly discussed thestudents' plan to raise money forthe trip by organizing a Bingo.ClassifiedsGET RESULTS!1985 SUBARU5 spd. station wagonlow miles1983 SUBARU4x4 station wagon4 spd., one owner1980 SUBARUstation wagon, 5 spd.1980 SUBARU2 dr. liftback,5 spd., low miles1980 SUBARU2 dr. CPE, 5 spd.,one owner1981 HONDACIVIC4 dr. auto, one owner, low milesOVER 60 CARSIN STOCK!COLLECTCALLSACCEPTED.SUBARU748-5228TRANS-CANADA HWY.South of DuncanHOURS:MON.-FRI. 9-6SAT. 9-5Author Dayle Gaetz will be at Volume II BookstoreTHIS SA TURD A Y, DEC. 13 to autograph copies ofher book—Grandfather Heron Finds a FriendA sensitive & humorous children's story about theherons that fish the waters off North Beach Roadon Salt Spring IslandBy Dayle Gaetz; beautifullydetailed drawings by AnnaMah. A read-aloud book forchildren aged 4-8.Volume IIBOOKSTOREMouat's Mall 537-9223Trading SpecialsItem for Item—Our Prices are Lower!Open Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. & Holidays 10-5DeC. 10-16 "WHILE STOCKS LAST"HUNT'S ,Tomato SauceNOW 2/7907 oz. tins — Reg. 55$ eaCAMPBELL'S - « « ,Tomato Soup10 oz. tins — Reg. 59

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Page 14 HULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Saturday food bank auctionraises $3,000 for hampersSaturday's benefit dinner andauction for the Salt Spring IslandCommunity Centre's food bankraised approximately $3,000, organizerSue Bradford said Monday.Sue said the $3,000 "just aboutcovers" the cost of the foodbank's Christmas hamper program.She expects at least 100hampers will be put together forthe island's needy.At least 134 people attendedthe dinner that preceded Saturday'sauction in Central Hall. Suesaid 134 dinner tickets were soldat $3.50 each. "The dinner wasbasically "done at cost," shenoted. "It was basically to bringpeople out, to get them interested,and I think it worked."Approximately 100 items wereon the auction block, and biddingwas fast and furious at time. Abook on the art of Salt SpringAuctioneer Mike Hayes scansthe crowd for bidders at Saturday'sfood bank auction while daughterKaitlyn looks on.Island resident Robert Batemen— which contained a sketch bythe artist — sold for $170. A furcoat -sold for $65, while threebeautifully decorated tableclothswith matching napkins sold for$159.Auctioneer Mike Hayes, assistedby his daughter Kaitlyn andJenny Bradford, kept those attendingthe event entertainedTerra TepperPUBLIC ACCOUNTANTSeconHDEC 2*P.O. Box 810,Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0537-5557throughout the evening.Sue said she was reasonablypleased with the event. She notedthat last year's food bank auctionraised approximately $2,000."So we surpassed last year's(figure)." she noted.She added that donations to thefood bank's hamper program willalso help meet its expenses.ingWorld peace the goalGroups try to raise consciousnessAt 4 am this New Year's Eve,Salt Spring peace and spiritualorganizations will take part in aglobal experiment.Similar gatherings around theworld will be meeting at this sametime to participate in one minuteof global cooperation.The idea behind the experimentis based on a Japanesestudy called the 100th Monkeytheory, which showed that when agroup of monkeys on one islandlearned to wash their yams withsalt water, monkeys on surroundingislands picked up the habit.According to biological research,the knowledge was"transmitted" without regard totime or spacial differences.The groups hope that with oneminute of committed thinkingfrom at least one per cent of theworld population, a shift in worldconsciousness could begin.The Salt Spring Centre invitesanyone who is interested injoining the experiment to contactthem as soon as possible. Thegathering will be at 355 BlackburnRoad at 4 am on December31. They wfll be holding a specialceremony at that time.ROBERTASSOCIATESHASSELLLTD.RESIDENTIAL DESIGNA N DPLANNINGRO. Box 774Ganges, Salt Spring IslandBritish Columbia VOS IE0Telephone (604) 537-4368Sure we're the carpet people ...but we're also decorating specialists!From all aspects of flooring to Venetian blinds & custom drapes . . .our selection will amaze you!TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE ESTIMATES AND"LOWEST PRICE IN WRITING" GUARANTEE.We're sure you'll agree..before you buy ... give 'United' a try!P.S.— We'll pay your ferry fare (both wavs) with min. purchase of $100.Call collect 746-6700 or 746-4851U N I T E D C A R P E TThe Christmas giftthat lasts • • •To a friend or relative in less-favoured places, asubscription to Gulf Islands Driftwoodcan belike a breath of fresh air, a reminder thatparadise can indeed be found on earth. Weinvite you to share yourpiece of paradise bygiving a subscription to your communitynewspaper. The recipient will remember you—and paradise—everyweek.• Jusf fill in the form below and send it to ouroffice with payment,• Call us at 537-9933 and use your VISA orMastercard. We'll even send a Christmascard too!orPlease enter a gift subscriptionNAMEADDRESS:POSTALfor:CODE• Cheque or money order enclosedBill my V7SA or I I Mastercard account:Card #My nameAddress: .Postal CodeExpiry DatePhonePlease sign the Christmas card as follows:

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Page 16 "GULF"ISLANDS DRIFTWOODWednesday, December 10, 1986GISS student winsdistrict logo contestGulf Islands Secondary Schoolstudent Susan Box was declaredwinner of School District 64's logocontest.Box, a Grade 12 student atGISS, submitted the winningentry in the logo competition, andwill receive a book by Salt Springartist Robert Bateman.The second-place entry wassubmitted by another Grade 12student of GISS, Naomi Potter.She will receive a gift of up to $20in value.Third prize went to Brian T.Stacey, also a Grade 12 student atGISS. His prize will be up to $10in value.Box's logo design will be sentto a professional graphic artist forrendering. It will then be reducedand displayed on all SchoolDistrict 64 letterheads, businesscards and correspondence.Judging in the contest wasdone by School District 64's boardof trustees at their regular meetingDecember 4.Rotary Club president MikeMarshall (left) shares duties withmembers Tim Stafford and RossBraiden during the club's recentGrey Cup luncheon at FulfordDriftwood photo by Duncan MacDonnellCommunity Hall. The event raisedapproximately $3,000 for charity.Rotary Grey Cup luncheon raises $3,000Denise Harrison got more thanshe bargained for at the RotaryClub's annual Grey Cup luncheonheld November 29 in FulfordCommunity Hall.In addition to seeing the HamiltonTiger Cats ambush the heavily-favoredEdmonton Eskimos 39-15, Harrison was the luncheon'sgrand prize winner of $1,000.Pat Akerman, first runner-up,received $200, while the $150prize for second-runner up wentto Karen Saunders. Fifty dollarprizes went to Helen Fletcher,Use Christmas SealsIt's a matter of life and breathJack Miles, Daniel Munter and H.Peyton.Rotarian Trevor Turner said theclub's annual Grey Cup eventraised "approximately $3,000"for charity."The final totals are not in yet.though," he noted.()«B»-< >-«»1»--«SSHBV< ).OBJ*>( >^»()0'^^»(>

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 17tl.\^\ tl rzr | 111 3 T *Activities planned for Mahon HaltIsland groups unite to promote world peaceFor • two millenia now, the the secrecy that can engulf us. Peace, The NairobiWomen's video schedule is now posted at the hook-up begins at 1:30 1 am at Bevessential I Christmas Phricrmpc message mpccnop hasHere H*>rp on r\n Salt Spring, ^nrino four fmir such Slicb Conference, C.nnfprpnrp and Gwynne Gwvnnp Dyer's Over's hall, and anH on nn the thp bulletin hnllptin board hnnrH atand Bob Rr»h Unger's, IlnnprV Kings Vi Road (offbeen Peace on Earth and Goodwill groups will join together this three-part series on war. Mouat's Mall.Beaver Point Road, follow signs).Towards Men. But, in a worlddedicated for much longer thanweekend to inform and entertain.The Voice of Women, the NuclearSimultaneously there will be thevideo presentations Beyond War,Then, also, at Mahon Hall at 8pm on Saturday, there will beAll welcome, donation to BeyondWar requested.that to war, not peace, and to hate, Disarmament Group, Tools for Under the Nuclear Shadow, NicaNoel, a variety program of Attending these functions willnot goodwill, the attainment seems Peace, and Beyond War will all be Nuclear Winter, The Last song, dance, comedy, sing-songs, a prove that on Salt Spring Islandstill far away, even though the represented at Mahon Hall from 6- Epidemic, and the UBC Political dollar auction, and suitable informing ourselves and enjoyingplanet itself is now threatened. 9 pm, on Friday, December 12 and Science series. There will also be a refreshments. Admission to this ourselves aren't mutuallyStill, all over the world there are on Saturday December 13 from 10 documentary of the arrival of the light-hearted happening is $2. exclusive.groups of people who, using - 5 pm.Tools for Peace ship in Nicaragua Finally, on Sunday (Decemberdifferent kinds of tools, are There will be a continuous earlier this year.14), there is the 1986 Beyond Warchipping away at the tribalism, the program of such films as If You There will be a display of the Awards to the Contadora group of Use Christmas Sealsmilitarism, the power hunger and Love this Planet, Speaking on Chilean women's famous nations trying to bring peace to It's a matter of life and breatharpilleras, tables with crafts for Central America. This satelliteChristmas gifts, a bake sale, coffee(Nicaraguan), and good things toParks commission looks eat and drink provided by GIPSY.A big welcome for all children, WOLFE-MILNER & ASSOCIATESwho will have their own craftat results of V6 survey corner for making play-dough and BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORSpaper tree ornaments.P.O. Box 1219,B.G. Wolfe-Milner, BCLSThe results of a survey conductedearlier this year will be cording to the survey's initialWoodley pointed out that, ac­Admission is free. The film and Ganges, Salt Spring Island537-5502discussed at a December 29 results, most respondents feltmeeting of the Salt Spring IslandParks and Recreation Commission.performing arts, creative arts andcrafts, competitive sports, socialactivities, outdoor nature activities,The commission intends tofitness classes, and adultreview the survey's findings in education services were adequate.more detail and possibly developrecommendations concerning developmentof recreation pro­respondents travelled off theIt was also discovered thatgrams.Once recommendations areisland most often to enjoy theperforming arts and other activities.We're movingmade, they will be released to thecommunity and a public meeting Most of those surveyed saidcalled to consider them in more that what Salt Spring neededdetail.The survey was carried out bymost were bike paths, an indoorswimming pool, and public accessthem out!the commission, which formulatedthe questionnaire and distributedTurn to Page 18it to randomly-selectedindividuals on the island. A totalof 443 respondents — 238 females,205 males — provided therecreation commission with informationClassic Car Restorations - ICBC ClaimsRadiator Repair - Cleaning - RecoringGas Tankson a variety of issues.A large number of the respondents(196 of 443) were age 61years or over and had moved to &uto pobpSalt Spring between 1971 and& RADIATOR SHOP1980. Sixty were between theSouth of Town & Country Trailer Parkages of 51 and 60, while 22 were10884 Westdown Rd.between the ages of 15 and 30. R.R. 2, Ladysmith, B.C. 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Page 18 •GULP ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. December 10. 1986R C. Hydrourges safetyat ChristmasB.C. Hydro is advising thepublic to avoid electrical safetyhazards during the Christmasseason.Ornamental lights on Christmastrees can be a serious fire hazardunless reasonable precautions aretaken, warns Earle Pritchett,safety co-ordinator at Hydro'scorporate safety department.He points out that people shouldnot assume an artificial tree is safefrom fire. Some of the popularreusable plastic trees areflammable. Enquire about thispoint before buying.When selecting a natural tree,buy a pine or Douglas fir inpreference to spruce. Both willhold their needles longer thanspruce and present less of a firehazard. Try to find a tree that hasbeen freshly cut.Before decorating, check out thetree lights."Each string of lights, new orold, should be examined forbroken or cracked sockets, frayedor bare wires or loose connections.Discard damaged sets or repairthem," says Pritchett.When preparing a natural treeand stand, saw an inch or two offthe tree's butt using a diagonal cut.This exposes a large surface tomoisture than a straight cut.Stand the tree in water. Acommercial holder or a pail filledwith sand and water can be used.The water should be replenishedregularly. Some trees will absorbabout half a litre a day. Treesshould be kept away from heatingvents or radiators."And to be on the safe side, turnoff lights when you retire for thenight, or any time the tree is leftunattended," says Pritchett.Decorating houses or outdoorChristmas trees can also behazardous unless proper safetyprecautions are taken.The greatest danger occurs whenpeople string up ornamental lightson trees near overhead power lines.If a line is touched or the light wireswings against it, electrocution canresult.He advises anyone putting lightsup outdoors to take these safetymeasures:• Use only outdoor lightsapproved by the CanadianStandards Association.• Check that the lights workbefore they are put up.• Avoid handling wires with wethands or while standing on wetground.• Check for any frayed wiring.Sam Davies enjoys a Christmascraft session at Salt Spring IslandDay Care Centre. Davies and hisfriends learned how to makelanterns on Monday morning. Theday care centre is going stronghere.Parks commission looksat results of $6 surveyFrom Page 17to beaches. A majority added thatthey would be prepared to accepttax increases of between $10 and$50 to pay for these new facilities.Recreation commission officialsfeel the additional commentsmade by respondents will behelpful in gauging the community'smood and desire for additionalservices.The comments made most frequentlyby survey respondentsconcerned the construction of anindoor swimming pool. Twentyonerespondents said the parksand recreation commission should"build a pool," while 19 otherssuggested "building a recreationcomplex including a pool."The commission hired a privatefirm at considerable cost toconduct a similar survey approximatelyseven years ago. Theresults of that survey are availableto the public.01EP "TOTAL PACKAGE"WITH YOUR ISLAND COURIER, MURRAY J. ELSOMoffice 537-4243 res. 537-9436Jack of All TradesCompletePropertyMaintenancePETE McKENZIE537-5261Box 655, Ganges, B.C.If you are in a trade, T!i e „Yfi^agen* i i l l * ' transporteryOU ShOUld be in Double-Cab Pickup.a Transporter.vmMarine CargoContainer Ownershipfor Leasing Yields 14%Professionally leased, your own!registered cargo containersearn you lease income inSU.S.. every day of the year,GUARANTEED. A 14%return, plus tax advantages.Minimum ownership, 2containers @ •$3,100 U.S. each. |JjInternationalContainer Sales Ltd.Marketing Consultant:Robert A. MarshallNanaimo - 758-9338Vancouver: #501-221 W. Esplanade N.Vancouver, B.C. V7M 3J3910 kg. (2000 lbpayloadHinged steel dropsidesLarge lockable 1 Separate door for rearcompartment under platform 1 passenger compartmentThree-seat rear benchwith storage under the seatSpeedway MotorsNOW ON DOUGLAS PAST MAYFAIR3329 DOUGLAS ST. 385-2415Two seater cabTwo-year,unlimited mileage warrantydealer #5180Also available in "SYNCRO" 4X4 version,and as a 3-passenger pickup or van.USED VW VANS, CAMPERS & TRANSPORTERS1986 Transporter double-cab pickup1985 Transporter double-cab pickup1984 Get-a-way Camper with air1982 Westfalia 4-speed camper1977 VW 7 passenger bus1973 VW raised roof empty van (HI-DOOR)1972 VW raised roof camper conversion1972 VW 9-passenger bus1971 VW window van, empty

Wednesday, December 10, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 19Imported cars dominate North American markBy FRANK RICHARDSWhat's with the motor business?Why are General Motors laying offso many workers in the UnitedStates? And why are Canadianemployees worried about theirjobs?Take a look at the traffic on theferry next time you go to Victoriaor Vancouver. Count the cars!Sure enough, the ferry's full, butwhat's filling it? Take a glance atthe classified columns of yournewspaper. Count the cars andcheck what fills the columns.The biggest shaker to the NorthAmerican car industry is theimported car. Detroit, and to alesser degree, Windsor are notweeping their eyes out over thenumber of Rolls Royces,Mercedes, Porsches, Jaguars,Lamborghinis coming on themarket. They are the elite cars for aspecialized market with the moneyto buy them and the desire for adifferent style of driving.The significant imported car isthe Japanese car. The car that sellsin North America comes fromJapan. For years Detroit was thehome of the world's automobileand General Motors was thebiggest manufacturer in the world.But not today: Toyota has takenthat slot. Datsun, from Nissan,ranks close. Then there are Honda,Mazda, Subaru, all running asclose as they can.Check the newspaper advertisementsand count the imports. Of 10advertised in a recent Driftwood,four used cars were imports. Thedaily papers emphasize this marketsubmission to foreign cars.A recent issue of the Times-Colonist in Victoria listed 286 usedcars. Of that total 133, or 46 percent were imports. The figurecould have been higher, becausethere are cars advertised asChrysler or GM which originatedin Japan. On the balance side someof the cars listed were assembled inCanada. But the summary showsthat on this particular day almost ahalf of the used cars listed weremade in Asia or Europe.What about the half-wayfigures. These cars are half-waybetween the run-of-the-milleveryman's car and the elegantelite costing a mint of anybody'smoney. You could list Volvo,Audi, BMW, Peugot, Rover if youcan find one, and Alfa-Romeo.They all cost a little more. They allbear a prestigious name-plate. Andthey are all selling in largenumbers.The past quarter-century hasshown that the trend towardssmaller cars has kept up. But it hasshown another trend which wasquickly adapted first by theJapanese makers and now byDetroit. The motoring public likesa small car as long as it haspleasing, comfortable seating andplush carpets.The day of vinyl door coveringsand floppy rag to cover the seats ispast. Import or Canadian-made,the new car of today shows allthese trends.Some in the industry saw thetrend many years ago. Manufacturersof large cars were not eager toretool at the drop of an opinion' hat. They continued with the giantcar and brought in little cars fromEurope and Asia. It was manyyears before the North AmericanIndustry actually started tomanufacture small cars at home.And each year saw the importgaining a greater hold on a greatermarket, or at least, a greater shareof that market.It wasn't the popularity of thesmaller car that turned the scales.The consumer's opinion has beenglossed over by the industry untilthe vaunted oil shortage alerted theworld's politicians to the danger ofa world without oil.Giant cars became large cars andlarge cars became medium carsand so on, down the line. It wasn'tpolite to drive a tank because youwere taking too big a share ofdepleted oil supplies.Quite abruptly, the automotiveindustry in North America wasbeing directed, persuaded, urgedor coerced into making smallercars. And the makers did just that.The driver who had alwaysdriven a big thirsty tank discoveredChamber members callfor a full-time managerMembers of the Salt SpringIsland Chamber of Commerceapproved a proposal at the annualmeeting last week calling for thegroup to engage a full-timemanager.Despite some concerns aboutfinancing the position, the meetinggave approval to spending upto $600 per month to pay ahalf-time temporary manager.The motion called for a subcommitteeto draft a job descriptionand hire a full-time manager byMarch 1, 1987.The manager would take on theduties carried out until now byMoe Gerwing and Sandi Ballantyne.In other business, chambertreasurer Pearl Graham submitteda financial statement thatshowed a $1,600 surplus onoperations for the year. Revenuetotalled $29,088.Election of officers saw the newexecutive named by acclamation.To serve two-year terms are:Rosemary Boehringer, CusheonLake Resort; Pat Corneille, FulfordMarina and Cowichan MarineServices; Ann Foerster, PembertonHolmes; Pat James, SmallWorld Real Estate; Shirley Jewell,Shady Willows Resort; andBeth McDonald, Ewart Gallery.Named to one-year terms were:Jack Cherry (also the chamber'sbusiness information officer);Pearl Graham, The Chalet Bedand Breakfast; Dodie Marshall,Bank of Montreal; and GeoffSwift, contractor.The new executive will meetthis week to elect officers.bridgewinnersGulf Islands Bridge Clubwinners on December 1 were:Gordon Hutton and Fred Struve;Marion Ashmore and Vivian• Slorr; Mary Clements andDorothy Crofton; Bunny Jordanand Helen Shandro; Norah Dayand Stan Stewart; IreneHawksworth and DorothySneddon.Tuesday night, north-south:Robert Bradford and MartinHunt; June Knowles and FredStruve; Dorothy Crofton andHelen Shandro; Betsy and BillMinten.East-west: Norma and BudKeech; Julie and Jack Godwin;Irene Hawksworth and GordonHutton; Sue and Jim Bradford;Bunny Jordan and Peter Jacquest.that small tank filled the bill andtook less filling, at that. The samewith the adherent of the largepower buggy. He happily broughta littler power buggy and enjoyedthe ease of driving as well as thegreater economy.All was settled and the entireindustry lived happily ever after,perhaps.It was not like that at all. Duringthe years that the North Americanindustry had idly watched theconsumer play with small cars,more and more consumers werebrought into the world of importedcars. They liked the car and thename and many of thecomponents.The driver who found an importwith a different feel to the steeringor the brakes or the transmissionenjoyed the difference andassociated it with this new strangemake he had found. And he wenton buying that strange make untilit was no longer strange.If the domestic maker is torecover his market, he must reeducatethe customer intoacceptance of these features in thedomestic car as well.Europe has seen this transition.The British car industry is afraction of what it was once.Japanese cars are to be foundeverywhere, not only throughoutEurope, but in every state of theAmerican Union. Rent a car inHawaii? Bet it's a Japanese import!General Motors is pulling in itshorns and eliminating staff.Chrysler went through a nearcollapseuntil Ford released justthe man Chrysler was looking for.Jaguar escaped from theLeyland conglomerate andprospered. Chrysler left Europeand Renault joined forces withAmerican Motors.The German industry is not onlyprospering, but it has given itsname the world over to the car thatis better designed, better built andthe mark of reliability. While it issuch names as Mercedes, BMWand Audi which have helpedGermany to reach its reputation,the Volkswagen has enjoyed such afollowing all over the world thatyou just daren't criticize the Bug toa Beetle buff!It isn't the North Americanmarket that is shrinking andthreatening the industry. It isn'tjust the import. It's the .fact that theforeign car, equipped with a motorfrom two to three litres, has beenbusy selling on this continent whilenobody was looking.PAMELA VALLEE, c g aCERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT#208 - 338 Lower Ganges Rd.Box 1194, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0GOOD NEWSOffice537-2133($NAD. IA PENSION PLANOn January 1, 1987, your CanadaPension Plan will change. Thesechanges put your Plan on a solid,long-term financial foundation.It's important to know whatbenefits are available because yourPlan provides you and/or your familywith a basic level of earningsprotection when you retire, becomedisabled, or die. You will, however,have to apply for the benefits whenyou believe you are eligible.The information that followshighlights the major improvements.It's good news!Financinga better tomorrowNew financing arrangements will make andkeep your Plan more secure than ever.Right now you and your employer eachcontribute 1.8% of your earnings up to amaximum amount. Each year until 1991, thecontribution rate will rise by 0.2% and hornthere until 2011 by 0.15%. If you make themaximum contribution, you will pay about$26 more in 1987.A wider choiceof retirement optionsAfter January 1st, you canTbegin receivingyour CPP pension as early as age 60. Youcould qualify even if you are not fullyretired.If you begin your pension before age 65,your benefits will be less because you willhave contributed less and will get the benefitsfor a longer period of time.Or, if you choose not to start your pensionuntil after age 65, (up to age 70), yourmonthly benefits will be greater.Your pension woulo normally be payablethe month after your 65th birthday. Foreach month between that date and whenyour pension begins, your benefit will beadjusted by 0.5%. This adjustment willapply for as long as you receive the benefit.is changing for the better.Increased disability Additional benefitsbenefits If you qualify for disability for dependent childrenbenefits, your monthly payment will now In the past, dependent children were limitedto one flat-rate benefit, even if both par­be significantly increased. For example, themaximum disability pension in 1987 will ents had paid into the Plan and died orincrease from $487 to more than $635 per became disabled.month.Should the same happen now, yourAs well, anyone entering or returning to children would be entitled to double benefits.the work force will have disability coverageafter contributing in 2 of the last 3 years, inwhich contributions could have been made. Improved 'Combined'Survivor benefits benefits If you are entitled to a com­continue on remarriageIf you receive survivor benefits, they willnow continue even if you remarry.If you remarried and had your survivorbenefit discontinued, you can have yourbenefit reinstated.Splitting pensioncredits If your marriage ends indivorce, each spouse will be entitled to onehalf the "pension credits" you earnedtogether. After January 1, 1987, the creditscan also be divided if your marriage or common-lawrelationship ends in separation.Sharing yourpension When you and your spousereceive your CPP retirement pensions, thebenefits you've both earned during your lifetogether can be shared if either of you makesthis request.I'd like to know more about my newCanada Pension Plan. Please send methe 'good news'inEngiishn i n F r e n c h D aboutCANADA PENSION PLAN•Retirement Pension • • • • • H B B B B B e a B B i•Disability Pension•Death & Survivor Benefits•Pension Credit Splitting• Flexible Retirement• Financing your CPPI I*Health and WelfareCanadaSante et Bien-etre socialCanadabination of survivor and disability benefits,the maximum monthly amount you couldreceive will now be greater.As for combined survivor and retirementbenefits, these will now be more generouslyawarded to those who qualify.Building on a solidfoundation Being financiallyprepared for the future is a responsibilityweall share. Your new Canada Pension Plannow gives you a stronger foundation. It's asound base, and it's up to you to build onthis foundation.It's never too soon, or too late, to beginbuilding for your future. We hope you'llstart today.lbu may need further informationto better understand thesechanges. For booklets about yourCanada Pension Plan, call the tollfreenumber below or fill out thecoupon and mail it to:CPP-INFOP.O. Box 5400Postal Station "D"Scarborough, OntarioM1R5E81-800-387-8600In Toronto, 973-6868NameAddressCityProvincePostal Code= I02 |Canada |

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•*.**.#» ».•».»„-*••> * m *» • • » ».».».».» .*GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 21Community-based development topic of speecWednesday* becemner 'id, 1986Community economic developmentis a growing movement inB.C., according to Michael Clagueof Vancouver's Social Planningand Research Council(SPARC).Clague spoke last month inGanges at the annual generalmeeting of the Island FuturesCommunity Economic DevelopmentSociety. Of special interestin Clague's talk was the newlyformedAlberni-Clayoquot groupin Port Alberni, which has establisheda set of guidelines forbusiness planners that representa wide spectrum of local opinion:the chamber of commerce, environmentalgroups, native Indiansand labour. Input from the communitythere is also welcomed.In other news from the IslandFutures meeting, the organization's10-member board for 1986-87 was selected, although the IFconstitution allows up to 15members. The new Island Futuresboard consists of Lou Rumsey,Richard Blagborne, Bev Unger,Rich Atwood, Hank Schubart,Ken Renaud, Virginia Newman,Jim Fogarty, Beth Hill andDave Williams.Board members hope morepeople will decide to join themovement, which traces its rootsto the United Kingdom. In theU.K., attempts to promote community-basedeconomic developmentwere initiated when highunemployment began to tearaway the fabric of society. In asearch for answers to pressingeconomic and social problems,local people began to look to theirown community resources and setup new, more co-operative structures.In B.C., several areas havestarted special investment fundswith the capital earmarked forlocal enterprises only. Capitalfrom the fund is allocated toenterprises chosen for their labour-intensive,environmentallysoundand economically-healthyaspects.At the Island Futures AGM,three local speakers also presentedideas that the organizationconsiders to be possible.Schubart spoke on the possibilityof establishing a communityownedand operated venture thatwould collect and sell materialsleft at building sites.Such a "boneyard", Schubartsaid, would provide jobs in thecommunity as well as opportunitiesfor volunteer input. Thebusiness would be run by a boardof directors that would include alllocal contractors.HARBOUR HAIRDESIGN"UP TO DATE HAIRSTYLING"Open Six Days a Week!Mondays, 2-8 pmTues, Wed & Thurs, 8:30-5:30Fri, 8:30-2:30, Sat. 9-1Phone 653-9286for Donna or KathyFully qualified & licensedhairstylistslSERVING THE ENTIRE FAMILY'SHAIR CARE NEEDSALSO:• Joico • Don Sullivan •Dikson• Schwartzkopf"For the good of your hairl"2621 Fulford-Ganges Rd.Fulford HarbourBetween Inn & Hall!Island Futures holds its annual general meetingTo get the "boneyard" going, asmall three-member committeewould be needed to organize theproject, work with the IslandsTrust to find a suitable piece ofindustrially-zoned land, anddevelop support in the buildingindustry and the public.Schubart noted that recyclingof this type is the ultimate goal in"local production for local use,"and one of the Island Futures'aims.A presentation by Nick Gilbertalso sparked interest at themeeting.Gilbert's presentation entitledAn Island of Trails dealt with thepotential for development of ahiking trail network throughoutthe island.Gilbert, a member of theIslands Trust, noted that thousandsof acres of undevelopedland exist on the island, includingmore than 5,000 acres of Crownland and nearly 9,000 acres oftree farm land. He pointed outthat the island relies on bothtourism and services for theelderly, both of which would beserved by the development of anisland trail system.Gilbert said that with populationand growth putting increasingpressure on the island, it isessential that a master plan becompleted for Salt Spring trails.The Trust, he noted, has alreadyestablished a task force to get onwith the job, and its members arereceiving guidance from the Trailand Nature Club.Although it would take manyyears to complete such a trailsystem, Gilbert said the crucialelement now is to establish acomprehensive trail plan.The third local presentationmade at the Island Futures annualgeneral meeting dealt withthe topic of community landownership.NEVADA BOB'SDISCOUNT GOLF & TENNISNobody beat* Nevada Bob's prices."ASK FOR DETAILS!" 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Itcould, for example, be a primaryproducer of forest products requiringintensive silviculturalpractices for maximum production,as well as a source of woodfor secondary processing on-site(sawmilling, planing and kilndrying)combined with marketingand local manufacturing endeavors.The property would also becomea source of Firewood forlocal use, and an upland site for amariculture industry. Williamsoutlined a half-dozen other potentialuses for the site at themeeting.In return for a large initialinvestment, he concluded, thecommunity could obtain localemployment and significant economicreturns — while at the sametime protecting sensitive areas ofthe environment.Membership in the Island FuturesCommunity Economic De-Furniture Refinishing• French Polishing• Touch-ups • RepairingPALMSPRINGSD. W. 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Page 24 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 10, 1986Lil Irwin finds her work in demandSuccess new to island-born artistSalt Spring Islander Lil SampsonIrwin has been painting anddrawing ever since she can remember.It's always been justanother hobby for the 46-year-oldmother of three, a recreationalactivity like the sports she playsduring her free time.Yet lately, Irwin's art hasbecome something more than justa casual hobby. Last week, herfirst show opened successfully atMarsim Craft and Gift Shop inGanges, and she discovered thereis a demand for her native Indianartwork."For years, I've been justgiving it (artwork) away," saidIrwin last week, shrugging hershoulders. "I don't know howlong I've been doing the art. I'vejust always done it."We never talked about sellingit before. Then they (Marsim's)asked if they could show my work.We had 42 (pieces) there at theshow, and 20 of them sold thefirst night."The youngest of 13 children,Irwin is the daughter of Elizabethand Chester Sampson. She's adirect descendant of Salt Spring'sfirst white settler, Henry Sampson,whose wife Lucy was a WestCoast Indian.Irwin — who says she's alwaysliked the style employed by WestCoast Indian artists taughtherself to paint and sketch.Because her mother and fatherneither encouraged nor discouragedher from drawing, she wasleft to develop her talents as shesaw fit. Her only formal trainingwas gained in a sketching classshe attended 23 years ago."They (her mother and father)just took it (her art) for granted,"she said. "It was just something Idid."They didn't have art in highschool when I went to school. Youtook it up to Grade 6 and that wasit. But my teacher (in elementaryschool) took my art to the UnitedStates with her, and used it forteaching. The kids just loved it, Iguess."Irwin uses India ink for hernative art. Black and red arecommon colors in her work,although she has experimentedwith some silver.At first glance, Irwin's Indianart looks like the traditional workof West Coast Indian artists.Salt Spring Island artist LilIrwin with some of her nativeIndian art. Despite her recentEagles, fish and other creaturesare favorite subjects. Yet whileshe sometimes gets ideas for newworks from books on the subject,her finished pieces are totallyunique.but they couldn't," she noted.They just took it forgranted. It was justsomething I did.'For example, although twoworks may contain sketches ofeagles, the designs appearingwithin the birds' bodies are neveridentical. 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They'vealways encouraged me to do more^ '9 +with it, but I've always kept it tomyself. Even some of our friendshave said: 'Hey, I didn't knowyou did that.'"Don (Lil's husband) is quiteproud. He's been telling everyone."Despite her recent successes,Irwin said she doesn't plan to gointo painting or drawing full-time."Nope, I don't think so,", shesaid. "It's just a hobby. It'srelaxing, and I think I'll just keepdoing pretty much as I alwayshave.ComplimentaryKool-Aid• Service• Quality• OriginalityFRANK MALERBYYour local certifiedpicture framer, atTHE VILLAGEGALLERY LTD.2459 Beacon Ave.SIDNEY 656-3633GETClassifiedsRESULTS!Midnite Munchie CureLite Show^ K ^ ;Films(eJW'P7 V? -^f J"Sa1JUC*J: Harbour House* ^>m\nif«MMMY* New YearsAdvance Tickets OnlyEveNewS M2SM.NGS-^-Deluxe Dinner Buffet, 5:30 pm - 14.95 ea.DINNER & DANCE 8:30? 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