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Consider solar power for pool

Maintaining a comfortable water temperature in your swimming pool need not cost you a small fortune in energy bills every summer. Today, a growing number of Canadian homeowners are choosing solar energy systems to heat their pool water, and they will be enjoy­ing the benefits of energy savings long into the future.

The most widely-used fuel for heating swimming pools is natural gas, followed by oil, propane, solar energy and electricity. However, once installed, solar energy is the only system that operates free of energy charges. An added benefit is that solar systems are virtually main­tenance-free. Finally, solar systems con­serve conventional fuel for other, more valuable uses.

A typical natural gas pool-heaun.; tern costs about SI,400 to purchase and install, plus up to S600 per year for fuel. In other words, the system would cost $2,000 during its first year of operation and up to $600 each following year (like the prices of most energy sources, this cost will increase year after year).

A solar pool-heating system has slightly higher installation cost, typically about S2.500, but no ongoing fuel char­ges. In fact, the average homeowner can usually recover the initial cost through fuel savings within a few years.

In a comparison of the installation, fuel and maintenance costs for a variety of pool heating systems, the Canadian Solar Industries Association has demonstrated that solar systems are sig­nificantly less costly. Over a 10-year period, the total cost would be $14,476 for electric heating; $13,094 for oil heat­ing; and $10,358 for natural gas. The total costs for a solar system would be under $3,000.

Solar heating systems operate on a simple principle: solar panels absorb energy from the sun and convert it to heat. Water from the pool is pumped through these panels, where it absorbs the heat before returning to the pool. Most

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solar pool heating systems consist of solar panels (also called collectors), piping and a few valves. Although the system can be controlled manually, an automatic control feature can be added for increased ef­ficiency and convenience. Like most pool heating systems, the pool filter pump is used to circulate the water to be heated.

With a solar pool heating system, the swimming season can usually be ex­tended by about two weeks at the begin­ning and at the end of the season, at no extra cost Most people with a conven­tionally-heated pool are reluctant to turn on the heating system until good weather is guaranteed.

Despite their many advantages, solar heating systems are not the right choice for every pool owner. To be effective, the

solar panels must be mounted on the roof of a house or on a ground rack, ideally facing south. If this is not possible, then a solar energy system may not be a wise in­vestment.

Before you select a system, a number of factors should be considered. These in­clude the size, type and location of the pool, as well as the desired water temperature. Regardless of what energy source you choose to heat your pool, a pool blanket helps keep the heat in the water. However, with a solar heating sys­tem, three or four extra panels can eliminate the need for a blanket. The one­time cost of the extra panels is offset by the saving on the pool blanket, as well as the convenience of not having to handle the blanket

As with any major purchase, it's a good idea to shop around for the best deal and to ensure that the system is installed by a qualified solar specialist The deal should include a five to 15-year warranty on the panels and a one-year warranty on the installation. Most solar contractors offer annual shut-down and start-up ser­vices which include a complete system check-up.

Solar heating technology is proven and reliable. In addition to pools, hot tubs and spas, domestic water can also be heated using solar energy. Given that as much as 20 per cent of the energy consumed in Canadian homes is used to heat water, solar energy can provide significant long term savings.

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It's a spacious home, designed for a corner lot. A side entrance leads to a skylit foyer that opens to the stairway area graced by a vaulted ceil­ing and circlehead win­dow.

All of the rooms in this home are spacious. The dining room is high­lighted by another circlehead window and vaulted ceiling. Sliding glass doors open to a deck, which has access to a very large patio.

Both the bayed breakfast nook and the family room work together with the kitchen to create a comfortable qathering place dream come true!

A corner fireplace in the private living room is a plus, and thealcove featuress a vaultedceiling and anotherfeature window. The den also features a vaulted ceiling and attractive corner windows. It could be used as a guest room, which is why the designers added a shower in the main floor powder room.

Upstairs, two bedrooms share a large, split bath with soaker tub and double vanities. Both rooms are a very good size; bedroom number two boasts a vaulted ceiling and another circlehead. The master suite is huge and features a bayed end, three-sided gas fireplace, walk-in closet and large enuite with double vanities, sunken tub and shower.

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The summer seems to have come and almost gone with not too many sunny hot days for our vacationers to enjoy, but the cooler, wetter weather we've had has been kind to our gardens and our water supplies.

As we roll into September, the gardeners are confronted with a new rotation of chores and timely activities. With so much to do this month, we had better get right to work on the list.

Cleaning up your annuals and perennials will greatly en­hance the appearance of the garden at this time of year. It helps to reduce disease and insect problems, and also should allow the plants to redirect their energies into producing more flowers before season's end. Pick off the spent blooms and seed heads, then fertilize with 20-20-20 or Mor-Bloom to give them a little boost.

If you have hollyhocks and snapdragons which are infected with rust, you should remove the infected foliage by picking, pruning or even pulling out the whole plant. Bury it or burn it so that no spores are released into the atmosphere to re-infect any other plants. There is no real risk of infecting plants of other species as each rust is very specific to its host.

Prune to about six inches in height Spray the foliage with garden sulphur, or if you must, Zineb

as per recommended label rates and timings (please read the instructions carefully.) After the plants finish blooming, prune them back hard to about six inches in height and apply a mulch around the crowns to ensure their survival through the winter, for a floral show next year.

Once the glads finish blooming, and the foliage starts to turn brown, label them as to variety, then lift them and hang them in bunches in a dry, well-ventilated place, to allow them to cure and dry for a few weeks. Remove the dried foliage, soil and roots later in the fall, and if you've had problems with thrips over the past season, use mothballs, naphthalene flakes or a bulb dust to control them, as they try to overwinter on your stored corms.

September is a good time for doing a tidying, clean-up pruning of stray, rank growth on evergreens, lavender, sum­mer-blooming heathers, boxwood, and santolina, but do it with care as there won't be much corrective regrowth for the next six to eight months. Refrain from pruning spring-blooming shrubs at this time of year, as you will only be cutting off the wood which will be bearing next year's floral show.

Remove short lateral shoots You can still prune your climbing roses this month by

removing the short lateral shoots which bore blooms this year, and then tying the new 1988-grown canes over into a horizon­tal position to stimulate blooming laterals to form for next year.

Refrain from giving any nitrogen-containing fertilizer to your shrubs, trees or vines at this time, but do continue to give them water. For your more tender broad-leaved evergreens and deciduous shrubs slow down the waterings, but for the needled evergreens, keep up with the deep soakings.

Your overcrowded bearded irises and dwarf rockery irises should be lifted and separated with a sharp knife or pruners. The divisions should then be planted out, set one inch deep, into a rich soil with four ounces of bonemeal mixed into each square yard of soil surface. Trim the leaves back to six inches and water them in well to settle the soil around the roots.

Use bonemeal for blooming success Plant the eyes (divisions of root crowns) in a sunny loca­

tion, one inch below the soil surface, in a well-drained soil which is rich in organic matter. Add in several shovelfuls of rotted manure, working it in to a depth of 18 inches, but take care to keep the manure from directly contacting the sensitive roots and crowns. Mix in a handful of bonemeal at planting time to encourage future blooming success.

As spaces fall vacant in your vegetable gardens or annual plantings, you should sow down a fall cover crop to improve the soil's organic matter content, reduce winter erosion from runoff, and also to help in suppressing weed growth.

For cold weather cover crops try fall rye, vetch, winter wheat, winter peas, or any combination thereof, sowing at a rate of one pound per 125 square feet. These may all be turned under next spring when the soil is workable. If your garden is in a location which gets sun in the fall and winter, you might consider putting in a few brassicas such as sprouting broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbage, and brussels sprouts, along with some lettuces such as buttercrunch, endive, and romaine. You can also sow out some com salad, radishes, cress, spinach, and Swiss chard.

There is still more to come for September's chores but we'll save them for next week.

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Watch for children on road, RCMP advise motorists

As September and back-to-school time draws closer, ICBC and local RCMP are requesting that motorists take special care on the road.

This year, police will continue with traditional stepped-up enforcement during the back-to-school period. Special atten­tion will be placed on motorists who ex­ceed the speed limit in school zones.

A speeding ticket now means an auto­matic $75 fine, plus driver penalty points.

Back-to-school time often leaves children nervous and excited. They fre­quently forget to practise pedestrian safety when walking to and from school. Although efforts are made in schools to

educate children on good safety habits, motorists should be aware of this situation and drive accordingly.

Parents of children starting school, should consider walking with them on their first day, teaching them to walk and not run and showing them how to stop, look and listen, before crossing the street. Dressing children in easily seen clothing is another recommended precautionary step.

Motorists are requested to slow done in school zones, watch for children get­ting in and out of vehicles, and to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing.

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provincial round-up: the week in review

By HUBERT BEYER

Grease them wheels How can you tell that there's a by-

election coming up in the Cariboo? By the flood of press releases announcing funding for numerous projects in the riding, that's how. Last week, the mail slots of press gallery reporters were bulg­ing with them.

"Minister of Regional Development Elwood Veitch and Cariboo MLA Neil Vant today announced $10,000 in funding for the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce to improve its Business Infor­mation Centre."

Swaan Bros. Feeds of Quesnel will receive a $50,000 loan guarantee under the Regional Seed Capital Program, Regional Development Minister Elwood Veitch announced today."

"Cariboo MLA Neil Vant today handed out a cheque for $3,500 to ad­ministrators of the city of Quesnel as the first instalment towards funding for a promotional 'brag board."'

"The Likely Communications Society will receive a grant of up to $98,500 from the British Columbia Program for Educa­tional and Entertainment Television Ser­vices, Cariboo MLA Neil Vant and Regional Development Minister Elwood Veitch announced today."

Well, you get the idea It's great for the folks in Cariboo, but the rate at which the government is trying to bribe voters in that riding is a httle embarrassing.

Mackenzie Cultural Centre A $111,899 provincial grant will help

get plans for a multi-purpose cultural centre and community park in Mackenzie off the ground. Plans call for the conver­sion of an old hospital building to house the Mackenzie Arts Council, the museum, the chamber of commerce, a crafts shop and meeting rooms.

Flying Phil likes it Phil Gaglardi may not be plugged in to

God any more, a claim he made during his days as cabinet minister under W.A.C. Bennett, but he still values financial con­nections to the present provincial govern­ment. The mayor of Kamloops was pleased as punch when the provincial government allocated $329,399 last week to a new $5 million community forestry program.

Most of the money will be used to prune trees on 600 hectares of crown land, but some funds will go to the development of trails.

Ambulance service backed A review by Chief Coroner Vince Cain

recommends that the B.C. Ambulance Service be the province's sole provider of ambulance services. The review contains 41 recommendations on how to enhance the delivery of emergency medical ser­vices throughout the province. The study considered all aspects of pre-hospital care, including the agencies currently providing emergency medical services.

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Use sunscreen when tanning, dermatologists warn youngsters

In spite of warnings, young people are continuing to tan in droves, der­matologists say.

"We are seeing more and more people in their 20s and 30s with malignant melanoma and other less deadly forms of skin cancer," says Vancouver der­matologist Dr. Roberta Ongley.

"In general, young people give two reasons for continuing to sunbathe un­protected, despite the warnings," says Ongley. "These are that it 'feels good' and that a tan adds to their attractiveness. What dermatologists are advocating is the use of a good sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher, combined with an artificial tan­ning agent if a tan is desired."

There are two kinds of artificial tanner on the market — chemical tanning agents and bronzers, Ongley says. Chemical tan­ning agents rely upon the harmless reac­tion of a dye called dihydroxyacetone with the skin. Although they do not produce exactly the same colour as a true suntan, they provide a safer way to get the look of a tan without damaging the skin.

People who use artificial tanners will not all turn the same colour: "The colour achieved depends on the underlying skin colour," Ongley says. There are several different self-tanning products on the market, and she suggests shopping around to find one that is suitable.

A tan will appear four to six hours after using the product. Since the colour fades away as the skin naturally sloughs off, to maintain a "tan" the lotion should be applied every two or three days.

"When applying an artificial tanner, you should be careful to avoid a heavy application on the knees and elbows, and wash your hands thoroughly after each application," Ongley says. "Skin on the elbows and knees tends to be thicker and will colour more intensely.

"It's important that people realize an artificial tan provides no protection against the sun's harmful rays. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher should be used whenever you are outside, even when a tan is present, since a natural tan offers protection equal to an SPF of only two."

The second type of artificial tanning product is the bronzer. Bronzers contain a pigment which is applied to the skin's surface and washes off with soap and water.

Previously, dermatologists have not advocated the use of artificial tanning agents, leaving this up to the manufac­turers. "But for people who continue to disregard the warnings and want a tan at any cost, we are saying fake it — it's bet­ter for your health," Ongley says.

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OCEANFRONT COTTAGE Cosy 2 BR cottage on 0.33 acre with nearly 100' or sandy beach at Fulford Harbour. This lovely proper­ty is near the ferry, marina, shops and enjoys terrific views of Fulford Harbour. $129,500 MLS CALL DARLENE

EXPANSIVE VIEW ACREAGE 6.37 acres located on Ganges Hill. An outstanding view site, strategi­cally located close to Ganges. $120,000 MLS. CALL GARY PRICE REDUCED Three bedroom mobile home with 264 square foot addition. Situated on 2.12 acres with sunny exposure. Was $66,875, now asking $64,500 MLS. CALL BECKY

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READY TO BUILD ON VIEW LOT Level, sunny .61 acres. Convenient location. Hydro, piped water, cable T.V. Services available. $42,500 MLS CALL BEV

LOOK AT ME NOW! ISLAND WATERFRONT GETAWAY In an area of quality homes sits this beautifully woodea south west ex­posed waterfront property with views over Duck Bay, Sansum Nar­rows, Stuart Channel and the world class sunsets of Vesuvius. For a bonus there is a camping cabin with power and water! Reduced $124,900 MLS. CALL ANNE

PRICED TO SELL Sunny 3 bdrm home on Va acre level lot. Great area for children, newly fenced front and back yard. Recent­ly renovated kitchen, bathroom and dining room. Listed at $89,000 MLS. Reduced to $85,000. CALL FINN

SEMI-WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT Attractive well-treed .69 ac. lot situated directly across road from waterfront with great views over Trincomali Channel. On water sys­tem, cable and hydro. $65,000 MLS. CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR

SPLASHY POOL! Fun for family and friends in your own backyard. Inground pool, hot tub and a spacious, newly renovated home to warm your heart. Great for bed & breakfastl $169,000 MLS CALL PAT

RARE OPPORTUNITY 100 HILLS This 3 BR, 2 Bathroom home is situated on over 5 acres in a popular area of good homes. Offer­ing privacy, ocean view, separate garage/workshop, established fruit trees, garden area all this within a 5 min. drive of Ganges. Asking $169,900 MLS. CALL BRIAN

SUPERIOR WATERFRONT HOME A superbly designed and con­structed home sited very close to the water on a prime ONE ACRE of walk-on waterfront. Walls of glass, 20 skylights, breathtaking views, landscaped. List price $795,000 MLS. CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR

NEW RANCHER $139,000 MLS. A friendly new home that almost takes care of itself. 3 bedrooms, vaulted living room with skylights, level grounds, nicely treed. This energy efficient home has greatly reduced heating costs with B.C. Hydro's "Energy Plus" system. Piped water and proximity to Vesuvius in an exclusively "New Home" neighbourhood makes for fine living and great investment. CALL GARY

JUST LISTED 10 acres on Wilkie Way with good view potential after tree clearing. This lot has frontage at the end of Drake Rd., in addition to Wilkie Way. Ideal location for view home plus guest cottage with private ac­cess. Asking $79,500 MLS. CALL BRIAN

SUNNY WATERFRONT ACREAGE Beautifully treed 1.82 acres sloping down to 200+ fr. of waterfront. South west exposure, summer moorage, level building site, drilled well, hydro at road. $145,000 MLS. CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR

LAKEVIEW FAMILY HOME Family home on .73 acres with nice view of St. Mary's Lake. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large deck for outdoor living. Great starter home with lots of potential. Asking $89,900 MLS. CALL BECKY

GRACE POINT TOWNHOME UNIT #5 LAST CHANCE to be the original owner of a fabulous waterfront townhome only minutes from Gan­ges Village. 1896 sq. ft. of luxury accommodation includes spacious living, dining, breakfast rooms, bright cabinet kitchen with 6 ap­pliances, 2 bedrooms, 2!£ baths, den. 3 sundecks, intriguing harbour views, private marina. $231,900 MLS. CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR

OCEANFRONT GETAWAY This 600 sq.ft. panabode is located on one of the nicest waterfront properties on Salt Spring. Walk on sandy beach for only $179,000 MLS. CALL EILEEN

VESUVIUS EXECUTIVE HOME One of a kind superb lakeview home. Open living design on upper floor. Two self-contained lower suites situated on a sunny 1.74 acres on quiet cul-de-sac near Vesuvius. $215,000 MLS. CALL FINN

SALT SPRING ISLAND ACREAGE Very pretty acreage centrally lo­cated between Ganges and Fulford Harbour. This nicely treed partly cleared property has road in and would make a great hobby farm or country estate. Listed at $41,500 MLS. CALL DARLENE

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BEACH Roughed-in driveway and wooded level building site enjoying close proximity to the beach and in an excellent area for recreation pur­poses. List price $17,000 MLS. CALL ANNE

SPECTACULAR SUBDIVIDABLE WATERFRONT A magnificent nine acre low-bank waterfront property with ap­proximately 900 feet of shoreline enjoying ever changing seascapes and sunsets. The nouse is 1945 vintage, a comfortable, spacious, architecturally designed classic. There is subdivision potential. All offers will be carefully considered. $750,000 MLS. CALL ANNE OR EILEEN

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fOURS FOR KEEPS Enjoy wonderful seaviews from this sun-soaked property. One level living in a warm and peaceful set­ting. $127,500 MLS. CALL PAT

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LOVELY, LONG & LOW Spacious one level home in private, sunny setting. Easy care landscap­ing leaves you plenty of time for barbeques on the deck and soaking in the hot tub. $105,000 MLS CALL PAT

SENSATIONAL VIEWS Try your offer on these exceptional view acreages. Located on Sunset Dr., these properties have an en­vironment that is second to none, with private access, piped water, hydro to your property line and cleared building sites. Starting at $64,700 MLS. CALL EILEEN

AFFORDABLE LIVING For less than the cost of a new car, move into this remodeled mobile. Washer, dryer, fridge & stove in­cluded. All this for only $13,000. To view, please CALL KATHY

COTTAGE WITH OCEAN VIEW Two bedroom cottage on 1.51 acres. Nice level fenced acreage with small orchard. Very sunny, quiet area. Great starter or recrea­tional home. $75,000.MLS CALL FINN

NEW LISTING-VIEW ACREAGE Enjoy beautiful ocean views from your own secluded, private 23 acre estate. This Trincomali property is beautifully treed and is potentially subdividable. $110,000 MLS. CALL DARLENE

MUSGRAVE LANDING LOTS Serviced waterfront lots of ap­proximately 1/i? acre in a beautiful setting. This area is a 5 to 10 min. boat ride from Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island or drive from Salt Spring. Sheltered year round moorage is included with the pur­chase of these lots. Prices from $69,800 MLS. CALL BRIAN

SOUTHEND PASTORAL VIEWS From this delightful 5 yr old 3 BR home perched on top of a rocky knoll. Large deck off the master bedroom. Plenty of storage, closet space and nice size rooms. $106,000 MLS. CALL BEV

GREAT LITTLE STARTER Log home situated on 1.55 acres. 3 bedrooms with 2 wells. Located on morth end of the island. Asking (79,900 MLS. CALL BECKY

PRIVATE ISLAND-GANGES HARBOUR Everyone's dream-the complete privacy of his own island, with the unusual convenience of municipal services and only minutes from shops. % acre+, with clamshell beach and terrific building site with fabulous views down the harbour. Includes foreshore lease, registered service easement, reserved parking and dinghy space at Grace Point. Vendor will drill well at listed price. $295,000 MLS. CALL SYLVIA, ARTHUR OR TOM

MATCHLESS VIEW Mt. Baker, Outer Islands, Active Pass. The view from this lot wiH take your breath away. Maxwell Lake water available. Quiet, dead-end road location. $49,000.MLS CALL PAT

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100 HILLS HOME — $135,000 A gracious 2016 sq. ft. home lo­cated in an area catering to quality. Small view, large house, on a totally usable .90 acre lot. "Californian style" conversation pit is featured. Fireplace in bedroom. One of the best values in this market place. For a personal tour, CALL GARY

GALIANO ISLAND VIEW ACREAGE 5.76 sloped acres with building sites ideally suited to take full ad­vantage of Mount Baker and the lights of Vancouver. Offered at $48,900. NEAR THE GOLF COURSE 1.75 level wooded acres on a com­munity water system. Walking dis­tance to the ocean. Perfect for a weekend cabin or full time home. Priced at $34,000 MLS.

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PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME -$95,500 This neat year round home is uni­que! 2 bedrooms, large deck, guest house and workshops all on 1.3 acres. The grounds are landscaped and private.

VESUVIUS WATERFRONT South-facing ONE ACRE with spec­tacular views down Sansum Nar­rows. Roughed-in driveway, part of old orchard. Water, hydro, cable at lot line. $150,000 MLS CALL SYLVIA OR ARTHUR

IDEAL BED & BREAKFAST RETREAT Unique 4800 sq. ft. home on 15Vfe beautiful acres with panoramic views of outer islands, Coast moun­tains, Mt. Baker. Excellent value at $359,000 MLS. CALL BEV

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Delicacy in Japan

Snap, crackle, pop: B.C. herring are special By BARRY BROADFOOT There is probably no fishery like it in

the world, hundreds of boats poised over several hundreds of acres of the Gulf of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the Mainland containing up to 100 mil­lion fish — and in 15 minutes the annual quota for that area has been caught and enormous profits made.

The fish are mature herring, up to nine years old, four to a pound, and the target is the female's roe — her eggs — scorned by Canadians as food, but prized as a delicacy by the Japanese who buy up every pound.

Imagine a typical quota area which has been designated by the biologists at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo as having 15,000 tons of herring on the verge of spawning. A ton of herring con­tains 7,000 fish, 50 million females and 50 million males.

This is fishing on a scale difficult to comprehend and when the pre-determined quota of the swarming hordes is caught, all fishing ceases.

In 1987 the gillnetters, manned by two men and the skiffs fishing the shallow waters and the huge deep-sea seiners, manned by up to eight crewmen, caught 38,790 tons of herring in the Gulf and were paid $91,330,000, at a rate of $2,350 a ton for all fish landed. In 1988, the allo­cated Gulf catch was 30,786 tons and the fleet's landed value was $77,000,000 valued at about $2,500 a ton.

This spring the catch was more than 40,000 tons, with a landed value to be determined through negotiations with the Japanese buyers.

The herring catches also provide months of work for hundreds of cannery workers who "shuck" the females of their sacks of roe, and gives profits to the can­neries which sell to the Japanese market

Fifteen minutes of frenzied fishing — highly organized chaos — as it has been described, will probably remain an all-time record for one area, but taking the total quota rarely takes more than a few hours.

The herring allocated for the fabulous roe fishery are not the resident fish in the gulf, but the uncountable scores of mil­lions which are spawned in the gulf and then mature in three years off the west coast of Vancouver Island, eating up to 20 per cent of their body weight in a day. They are plump and about 20 per cent of the female's body weight is her eggs (before spawning begins).

Timing is everything for the marine biologists and fishermen who gather days before at the fishing grounds. The biologists monitor the fish until the roe is just right for the tastes of the discriminat­ing Japanese buyers.

"The Japanese buyers are very tough, very thorough. They'll pay top dollar for the best, but we have to give it to them," said Doug Hay, one of the Pacific Biological Station biologists involved in the study and monitoring of the fishery.

"The guys at the station — the Depart­ment of Fisheries and Oceans — they know their job," said one fisherman. "We rely on them. We'd like to catch more but we have to have the stocks next year, and the year after. We always figure if we do well with the roe fishery, this is kind of make or break for us for the rest, halibut, salmon, cod, and others. It gives us a good leg up for the season."

There has always been a herring fishery on the B.C. coast, with catches as high as 165,000 tons decades ago, but it was not considered an eating fish, and still isn't The huge catches were reduced to fish meal, fertilizer and oil, and prices to the fishermen were very low. Between 1966 and 1970 the biologists closed the fishery because their research and monitoring showed a drop in spawning activity. However, as the female matures at three years, the stocks bounced back.

Then the Japanese discovered the delights of herring roe and a whole new segment of B.C.'s huge coastal fishery was born. The market went mad and during violent price oscillations, the value per landed ton of herring reached an in­credible $5,000. Everyone jumped back in and the canneries were swamped; the roe in processed fish failed to meet high standards, and more regulations were put on the fishery.

Now the average price per ton is be­tween $2,100 and $2,500. The small gillnetters netting about a ton an hour, get high prices, while the seiners capable of taking huge tonnage in quick sets get a much lower rate. Not everyone is happy with the price balancing act, but again, every fisherman prospers; company boats, the independents, and the crewmen who work on a share-the -catch basis.

B.C. roe is preferred to the California and Alaska product for reasons not quite known to the scientists, but Doug Hay says, "Ours has a special snap, crackle and pop, something like caviar, I guess. Cold, fresh and salted, it is very good."

He said, "It is absolutely vital to har­vest at exactly the right time, just before they get the spawning urge. When they move into the gulf in winter, when they move to the spawning grounds, the shal­lows and the bays, the testing must go on. Like most fish we do not know every­thing about them but we've learned a great deal in a few years and when we say 'go,' we know that is exactly the right time. The Japanese are very careful buyers and so quality control is absolutely vital. We produce high quality, and they know it"

About 20 per cent of the ocean-feeding fish are allowed to be caught from several designated areas, depending on the studies. •

When they spawn, the females deposit their eggs by the trillions and the males swim through them fertilizing their eggs. In ideal conditions, fertilization can be 100 per cent Then the battle for survival begins, with every element against them. A high tide and an offshore wind can deposit windrows 20 feet wide and some­

times almost a foot deep and hundreds of yards long up on the beaches and the mor­tality rate is enormous.

Also, tens of thousands of sea birds feast on the floating roe and those that survive the larval stage are fair game to every fish in the sea, as well as seals and sea lions and whales. Sometimes if the small fish become packed into a shallow bay millions will die from lack of oxygen.

"For every 10,000 fertilized eggs, we hope that one mature fish will return to spawn. A good thing is that unlike the sal­mon which dies after spawning, the fish mature at three and they can keep coming back for four or five more years."

Three thousand years ago the people of what is now Denmark ate herring, and Captain George Vancouver, exploring the B.C. coast in 1792, bought them from the natives and marvelled at their good taste.

"In Canada, here in B.C., we fish for salmon using herring bait but we don't eat herring itself. I'm not sure you can buy fresh herring in the fish stores. That is too bad," said Hay.

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more letters

Implications I write, for the first time, on a subject

dealing with Canadian culture and heritage. I write with request that this letter be pub­lished as presented or not at all. In most cases with the press, the essential message is lost due to editing by those who do not know the issue or edited due to space re­quirements.

We have just had the privilege of having the RCMP Musical Ride here in Nanaimo. Will we see it again in its present form? Consider the subject. A remarkable decision was recently made in Ottawa allowing Sikhs to wear turbans, beards and carry ceremonial swords whilst officers in the RCMP.

The far-reaching implications of this decision are beyond comprehension. I do not object to Sikhs or other minority groups becoming police officers, but I strongly resent the long and proud traditional dress of the RCMP altered to pacify a minority group. I do not, like others, try to bring my religious beliefs into the workplace, I do not attempt to bring a native dress into the workplace of a country which has given me livelihood and identity.

My message is short and simple, do we maintain some degree of Canadian identity or do we passively allow the erosion of our heritage. Is our next Musical Ride to consist of six horses, six elephants and six camels? I have seen both elephants and camels and I can assure you, they will be out of "step" in this musical ride.

Perhaps anticipating future changes to accommodate others, we should also include six asses. I would suggest, however, that said asses be imported from the United Arab Republic rather than using those from Ot­tawa where we appear to have an over­abundance. Those from the UAR are noted for their intelligence.

I have petitions available to present to Parliament. I am a Canadian, my forefathers helped build this country. Indeed, a fort still stands, however weakly, in Alberta which was commanded by one of my ancestors, Captain Ethier, of the 65 Mount Royal Rifles, this during the Riel Rebellion of 1885.1 have served my country both in war and peace and resent any intrusion upon our heritage. Those interested in this petition need only contact me (at 5097 Laguna Way, Nanaimo, V9S 5N7 — or phone 758-8640).

TED P. ETHIER, CD CAPT (SR), Nanaimo, B.C.

Wind-down Once again Salty Sweat'rs Fitness is

winding down another summer of aqua-fit classes. The weather wasn't always balmy, but our participants endured with their ever-faithful enthusiasm.

We would like to express our sincere ap­preciation to Dr. and Mrs. Heaton and to Mr. and Mrs. Harkema for generously donating their swimming pools for our use.

Without these thoughtful people, our aqua-fit program would not be possible.

SALTY SWEAT'RS AQUA FIT Instructors and participants.

New suit When I seek the Capital Regional Dis­

trict (CRD) leadership, here is the mandate I would present in prioritized form:

1) Fix the sewer 2) Build into the community plan a three

per cent annual growth rate 3) Seek to direct the island toward self-

government 4) Buy a new suit. I like the saying, "Those who say we

can't, get out of the way of those already doing i t " The sewer situation could worsen dramatically as the condos start flushing. Who really knows the toxicity levels that are blowing towards those downwind; and I'm tired of being accused of passing wind from my wife as we use the bypass.

Wouldn't it be great for tradesmen's families, if they worked 48 hours a week in­stead of 60 and 70. And if you could have some work done a little sooner? Wouldn't it be great to digest our growth property for the sake of impact assessment? Other com­munities are legislating three per cent growth and doing very well.

The third point — self-government — places the responsibilities of all facts of needs in local elected islanders. Granted there are frightening scenarios, however, we would clause in recall by citizenry when the mandate is not being acted upon, or if infor­mation becomes the basis for making deals. Out they go.

And finally, I need a new suit anyway. GARY LUNDY, Ganges.

New schedule Island Transit Service has now been in

operation for six months and is very pleased to announce that due to the very generous support of many individuals and organiza­tions alike, we are gearing up for our next six months.

Subject to the approval of the Motor Car­rier Commission, we hope to introduce our new fall bus schedule by September 5, which will serve the public needs more ef­fectively and in a manner that many of you have requested.

The transit service began with 98 riders on its first 12 days in March and increased to 306 riders on the same 12 days in July. That is a 312 per cent increase!

We still do not have a bus loading zone in Ganges — a situation becoming increas­ingly more hazardous as the months pass by. The problem, to date, is the highways department, who say that, in their eyes, we are not a public bus service as we are not part of, and therefore subsidized by, B.C. Transit, and paid for out of the taxpayers' pockets.

I say hogwash!! We most definitely are a public bus service and just because B.C. Transit is not involved, does not mean that the people of Salt Spring are any less deserving of having a designated loading zone in Ganges where they can safely load and unload from their bus. We would ap­preciate the support of anyone who is like-minded on this matter and believes we should have a proper bus loading zone, and ask that you show your support by signing our petition which you can find on the bus.

When the new bus schedule comes into effect, the service will operate five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday and will run from one end of the island (Beaver Point) directly to the other (Vesuvius) three times per day, plus Long Harbour midday arrivals and afternoon departures. Also, every Tuesday and Thursday the bus will take two runs each day from Ganges to Walker Hook and Femwood via Robinson Road, returning via Femwood Road and North End Road, past St. Mary Lake.

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once a week, if everyone did it, think of how many years we could put back into our rapidly declining clean air atmosphere. The bus is powered by propane, which, unlike vehicles powered by pollutants such as diesel and gasoline, does not pollute the at­mosphere. The by-products of burning propane are water vapour and carbon dioxide.

Most of us would like to believe that we are living in an idyllic island paradise which will remain untouched by numerous pol­lutants and destructive forces. The sad reality is that each and every one of us must do his or her part in today's society to en­sure that our environment is not destroyed even further than it already has been. Sup­porting public transportation (especially propane powered) is one very positive way to do your part to keep Salt Spring a clean air community.

Think about it now, before it's too late. JUDY KELLY-McDONALD, Ganges.

Spikes As the campaign to save VIA Rail rolls

into high gear, perhaps your readers may wish to view the issue in its full political context — and the real reason VIA is so vulnerable to the cuts about to be made by the Conservative government.

VIA was created by a Liberal govern­ment as a means of bailing out Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways, thereby allowing CN and CP to concentrate on more profitable freight services.

The first spike contributing to VIA's death was due to the Liberals forcing VIA to pay between $70 and $80 million to CN and CP for their dilapidated rolling stock. No company could survive on its own with that degree of debt.

The second Liberal spike was their refusal to introduce legislation giving VIA the power to control its own destiny. They remain captive to the scheduling and costing decisions of CN and CP.

The third Liberal spike was their refusal to provide VIA the necessary funds to re-equip its passenger fleet in order to properly serve the Canadian traveller.

The fourth Liberal spike was the 1981 unilateral decision by then-Minister of Transport Jean Luc Pepin to cut 19% of VIA's services — without holding public hearings. As a result of these cuts, VIA's deficit increased $27 million since rail costs are relatively fixed while revenue will change according to ridership.

This is now where the VIA story takes a bizarre twist

After the 1981 Liberal cuts the Opposi­tion Conservatives conducted a cross-Canada tour to save VIA Rail. In 1981 they campaigned on a platform to replace the routes cut by the Liberals, to purchase new rolling stock and to enhance VIA's opera­tion.

Once elected the Tories did re-establish the routes eliminated by the Liberals but that's where it stopped.

In spite of ongoing insistence by the NDP transport critics, the PCs reneged on their promise to provide new passenger cars and failed to follow through with VIA Rail legislation.

Now, the most bizarre twist of all. In the name of deficit reduction VIA is to be dis­mantled, leaving only a few unconnected routes in place.

In 1981, the PCs were outraged by the Liberal tactics of using cabinet decree to make their cuts. Now, in 1989, the Conser­vatives are going to make their decisions in secret and not allow any public hearings either.

It is clear that the Conservatives are in an ideal position of attempting to dismantle VIA. Past neglect and deliberate policies of the former Liberal government have ensured this.

As the Opposition Liberals hold VIA hearings in a few major cities in this country your readers should ask themselves if the Liberals can really be trusted to save our passenger rail system any more than the Conservatives could.

I personally don't think so. IAIN ANGUS, MP,

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down through the years with driftwood

Thirty years ago The Gulf Islands Ferry Company

received word from the deputy minister of highways that present summer scheduling — with only one minor alteration — would be extended until October 5. The announcement was made following a meeting between a joint Gulf Island delegation, the deputy minister and the Hon. Earle C. Westwood.

The Salt Spring Island Trading Com­pany would have the official opening of its new, modern meat department on Sep­tember 8. Festivities would include door prizes, favours for the children and coffee for the adults. The Trading Company first opened its doors in 1912.

A Chamber of Commerce meeting was called to discuss ferry schedules and the development of park sites on Salt Spring Island.

The campaign by various candidates for the Nanaimo-Gulf Islands riding swung into high gear with hopefuls arriv­ing on Salt Spring to discuss local issues with islanders.

Twenty-five years ago The Ganges telephone operator since

1943, Josephine Overend, retired from her position when telephones on Salt Spring went automatic. The chief operator since 1959, Overend had arrived on Salt Spring from Manitoba in 1939.

The Canadian centennial would be marked in 1967 and organizers of local celebrations were looking for ideas from the community. One recommendation from Fulford was to utilize the Indian Reserve for either a public or marine park

Local MLA Dave Stupich opened the Mayne Island Fall Fair, where more than 600 people streamed through the grounds. Big winner in the exhibits competition was Sylvia Alderidge, who took home four of the nine trophies.

A driver who lost control of his vehicle on Fulford-Ganges Road on Salt Spring was treated for four cracked ribs after his car spun off the road and landed in a nearby field.

The St. Mary's Guild summer garden fete was rained out and moved indoors, however the ladies still collected $247 from the sale of tea and goodies.

Twenty years ago High winds and heavy seas resulted in

the loss of two scows, previously secured

in Cooks Cove. The scows were being used by divers working on the Hydro line being laid underwater from the Mainland to Galiano Island. Efforts to move the scows when the storm first struck proved unsuccessful: the scows sank near Gossip Island and were later located for salvage.

Large B.C. ferries cruising quickly through Active Pass were creating havoc to boats anchored in Miners Bay at Mayne Island. When the ferries hit a speed of 18 knots on a seven-knot tide, the waves hit the shore at up to 30 knots. Damage had been sustained by boats and shoreline property. Pleas for speed con­trols through the pass were being ignored by both federal and provincial officials.

Schools throughout the Gulf Islands were preparing to open their doors for another year of education. Children were expected to attend classes for half a day on the first day back, however the schedule would return to full days of clas­ses on day two.

Fifteen years ago

The Bowen Queen ran aground on Clive Island as it travelled from Fulford Harbour to Swartz Bay. Thick fog hampered visibility and the ferry waited on the rock until high tide before floating off. Damage was sustained by the vessel's drive shaft and several plates were buckled. The Salt Spring Queen would fill in on the route for two weeks while the Bowen underwent repairs in Van­couver.

More than 40 people gathered at Peaceful Valley Ranch on Galiano Island to celebrate Archie Georgeson's 80th birthday. The huge cake was made for him by his great-niece Sylvia Head.

Salt Spring Island volunteer firefighters were called to attend a grass fire on Sky Valley Road. The firefighters responded quickly and no damage was reported. The blaze was blamed on care­less campers.

Members of the Galiano Hall Club met to discuss when and if the hall should be repaired. President Basil Benger chaired the meeting which also offered praise to Beth Beach for her work on the arts and crafts show.

Ten years ago The Gulf Islands School Board was

looking at water taxi service as a means of bringing Outer Islands high school stu­dents to Salt Spring. A committee was struck to look into the various aspects of the idea.

A salmon bake and boat-in was in the planning stages by the Mayne Island Lions Club for the Labour Day long weekend. The event would be staged at the Mayne Inn grounds at Bennett Bay.

The North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) was looking at lottery grant dollars as a possible means of fund­ing improvements to service. Islands MLA Hugh Curtis made the an­nouncement, but said no decision on use of the money had been made.

Crowds of people enjoyed the Pender Island Fall Fair. The fair site had shifted from Hope Bay to the school grounds three years before, but organizers were again concerned about the location due to the growing number of people attending the annual event Top winner at the fair was Joyce Jones.

Five years ago The capital budget of the Gulf Islands

School Board was tentatively set at $568,387 for the 1985/86 school year. Of this total, $25,000 would be spent on a ventilation system for Gulf Islands Secon­dary School.

There would be no dye test of the out­

fall in Ganges Harbour. Proponents of the test learned that the dye would not offer a direct similarity to the effect of effluent leaving the outfall. The effluent is ab­sorbed into the surrounding water and the dye is not The regional board decided not to spend the necessary $22,000 on the dye test

The Mayne Island heliport received the blessings of the Capital Regional Board, when directors approved an ap­plication to the ministry of transportation and highways for its licensing.

Artcraft 84 was doing as well as in previous years, with the annual art and craft show attracting visitors from every continent except Antarctica.

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Phone 537-5515 Victoria Dir. Line 656-5554

Fax Number 537-9797

SCOTT POINT WATERFRONT

3 bedroom home on beautiful mostly level 1.36 acre with 144 ft. waterfront. Outbuildings, moorage. $289,000.

GREAT RETIREMENT OR STARTER HOME

This delightful 2 bedroom home offers a spacious kitchen with a large heatilator rock fireplace separating the kitchen from the large living room. Double garage with paved driveway. Just out­side Ganges. Only $98,500.

REID ISLAND

5 beautiful acres of low bank water access onlyproper ty for the "weekender". (Between Thetis and Galiano Island) $69,900

VESUVIUS

2 bedroom home on IVi acres at end of quiet cul de sac. Vi base­ment could accommodate 3rd bedroom. Laundry facilities also in basement. Good value at $80,000.

CALL MARION MARKS 537-2453

LAKEFRONT FARM

19 acres located on Weston Lake. Quality home modern design with many features, p lus barns and outbuildings, cleared, fenced fields plus wooded areas. Price $499,000

HUNDRED HILLS ACREAGE

6 acres of farm land, spectacular views, plus European design home, excellent value at $499,000.

W O O D L A N D DRIVE

RETIREMENT HOME

Nicely kept modular home in retirement park. Well landscaped with enclosed garden and 250 sq. ft. of covered patio. Asking $59,000.

CLOSE T O TOWN

Completely redecorated inside and out this cosy home is within walking distance of the village. Watch the ball games in the park from the new 500 sq. ft. deck. As­king $98,000.

PHYLLIS FETHERSTON 537-2095

Older 2 bedroom home on a half acre seaview lot in the heart of Fulford Village. Ideal for retire­ment home of for someone look­ing to commute to Victoria. Phone for appointment today. Don't be disappointed! $82,000

WEEKEND GETAWAY

4.2 acres of cedars and firs. Very private lot but still close to Van­couver ferry terminal as well as the Village. Excellent for a weekend getaway of for someone starting out. 12x64 two bedroom mobile with airtight, gas range in­cluded. Services to be developed. Possible subdivision. $53,500

PRICE REDUCED — $69,500

Private view acreage with sun and trees and privacy. Some arable land and the driveway is in to the building site. Zoning al­lows new residence plus the exist­ing older mobile.

N O R M A N ROTHWELL •M7.S1M

RETIRE IN STYLE CONTEMPORARY WEST

Immaculate 2 br bungalow lo­cated in adult park. Unit is decorated with taste and comfort in mind. Lovely sunroom, finished hobby room, fully fenced and landscaped. Must be seen to be appreciated. Asking $82,500

SIDE X SIDE DUPLEX

Make your offer today!! Excellent revenue from this property. Fea­tures 3 br, modern kitchen, large bright L/R, D/R. IV2 baths, and much more. Asking $179,000.

BEST BUY BUILDING LOTS

Two Vi acre lots, level, sunny, and easy to build on. Asking $25,000 each. WATERFRONT HOME-GANGES HARBOUR

Charming older character home, 3 br plus den, large kitchen, L/R with F / P and 3 baths. Separate s tud io . Only $279,000.

MAGGIE SMITH

537-2913

ST. MARY'S LAKEFRONT

3 bedroom, 2-level home v/ith room for expansion, large sun-deck. Very secluded with one of the nicest saunas on the lake and a dock to deep water. Asking $195,000.

HOBBY FARM

14.90 acres fenced and cross-fenced, trout creek, barn with hay loft and other outbuildings. Close to Ganges and Fulford, piped water. Build your own home to suit the property. Asking $135,000.

ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS

.51 acres, piped water, paved road in area of new quality homes, $5900 down, balance at 12%. Full price $29,500.

BOB TARA 537-5807

On 9 acres of sunny, wooded seclusion. Close to tennis, golf and ferries. High quality home of 2600 sq.ft. and cottage of over 500 sq.ft. $265,000

SEASONAL CREEK A N D W O O D E D TRAILS

1 acre beautifully landscaped, shrubs, berries ana vegetable gar­den. Ornate wishing well ana or­chard. Power, phone, water and two small outbuildings. $33,500.

Call DICK TRORY 537-2236

NEW! NEW! NEW! ALISI CATERING

il».WW Commercial kitchen and catering service. Ideal for the individual that needs a commercial kitchen to prepare food for the retail trade. Good store front oppor­tunities as well. Only $13,500

VIEW ACREAGES

- 5 acres - wells - driveways

$47,000 to $59,000 DENNIS O'HARA

537-2491

WATERFRONT HOBBY FARM

3.68 acres with 164' frontage on picturesque Booth Bay Canal with 1000 sq. ft. 2-bdrm chalet plus nearly new barn. Good value at $119,000 - Lots of potential. R E A D Y F O R Y O U

Build or hold it as an investment. Sunny level 1.84 near tennis courts with some lakeviews, 'ower, water and perced. Only

*»*OCEANSIDE LIVING*

2 bdrms., half acre, sunny loca­tion, safe swimming, moorage, a saltwater environment; List Price $129,000.

VIEW, VIEW, VIEW »**

Of the VIEW properties presently on the market, this has got to be the AMONG THE BEST. Priced at $65,000 and BEST OF ALL - 2 TO CHOOSE FROM.

BUILDING LOTS

2 to choose frome, $30,000 and $32,000 - Community water, sunny locations, both close to saltwater and convenience store; 1 connected to sewer.

GIL M O U A T

If you enjoy peace and quiet near Ganges, look at this serviced V2 acre with a comfortable 2 bedroom, mobile at an affordable price. $55,000.

If a 10 acre holding is your choice, consider these features, south slope, forest and fern, pasture ana orchard, building site prepared, driveways and wood­land paths . Terms available $78,000

2 acre with a far reaching view, power, paved road and drilled well $42,000.

JIM SPENCER 537-2154

NEAR BEACH ACCESS

Nice 1.22 acres sea-views, good privacy, low priced at $35,000.

SUNNY VESUVIUS

Nice sunny lot 1.05 acres in a very desireable area with sea and lake

f limpses. Power and water. As-ing $41,500.

PAUL GREENBAUM 537-5064

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PEMBERTON HOLMES (GULF ISLANDS) LTD.

537-5568 P.O. Box 929, Ganges, B.C. 156 Fulford-Ganges Road

Victoria Direct Line 652-9225 Fax 652-9225

1887-1989 102 years as your good

neighbour! 1887-1989

LAKEVIEW SPICK AND SPAN FROM TIP TO TOE-MOVE RIGHT IN!

This 2 bedroom plus den beauty has been recently refurbished and has new wiring and plumbing. Beautiful views of St. Mary Lake can be enjoyed, or stroll in your private park-like acreage behind the home. There is a full, partially finished basement tool Located close to tennis, track, golf course, salt and fresh water swimming and fishing... what more could you want? $144,900 MLS.

This single level 3-4 bedroom home is a delight to see. Gently sloping private lot has easy care garden. Close to Beddis Beach, this park-like property abutts a salmon spawning creek. Act now! $150,000 MLS.

PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICTURE!

Established picture framing business with lease in place. Shows very good return. $10,000 MLS.

SUNNY AND SECLUDED WITH DO YOU ENJOY VIDEOS? VALLEY VIEW

Treed 6.05 acreage close to Ganges with subdivision potential. Driveway is in with 2 road accesses. Cleared build­ing site and 12 gpm well!! DON'T MISS IT. $49,900 MLS

WOODED, SECLUDED AHD SUNNY!

Enjoy this wooded I f f^acres, just minutes from B«d|e^WK on Beaver Point Ro»>fe.>Jtnevel access and hudro isSHre road. Build your dream house. $357000 MLS

IDEAL STARTER HOME

Rustic 2 bedroom home with studio or workshop potential in outbuilding. Close to Fernwood School. Asking $85,000 MLS.

Here's your chance to own your own video store. Doing a good business in a high traffic area with lease in place till 1991. Lots of stock..$60,000 MLS

THE GIANT TREES ARE AMONG THE NEIGHBOURHOODS OLDEST INHABITANTS

Enjoy excellent views to the West and the East from this beautiful 80 acre property. Would suit group purchase and may be divided into two parcels. West Coast contemporary home near ing completion. Will be sold as is. Ex­cellent water supply. DON'T HESITATE! $325,000 MLS

Multiple Listing Service Gold & Silver Award winners ARVID & KERRY CHALMERS

537-5568 or 537-2182

INTRODUCING ORCHARD COTTAGE

Combine the charm of yesteryear with this delightfully restored and tastefully redecorated heritage farmhouse, set in 5 acres of mature bearing fruit trees. Classic fireplace and mantel with new "Seefire" airtight stove set off the for­mal living room. Window wall with bookshelves below in family room. Cosy airtight stove with brick surround in completely modernized kitchen. Two large bright bedrooms make up the 1600 sq.ft. one level home. New sundeck for outside living - sea glimpses. Ask for a viewing! Just listed at $192,000 MLS.

NEW LISTING SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT LOCATION

1.23 acres of accessible w/f (165 ft. frontage) with incredible views of passing marine traffic. The 3 bedroom cottage is set in a secluded location in a pretty garden setting. Just listed at $225,000 MLS.

ATTRACTIVE SEAVIEW LOT

Perfect site for your dream home! Quiet road close to Ganges. Drilled well (2gpm), perc tested, roughed in driveway. Surrounded by large rural acreages. Lots of sun! Only $43,000 MLS

SEA AND LAKE VIEWS

Over V5 acre in prestige area over looking St. Mary Lake. Driveway in to building site nestled in arbutus trees. Just listed at $49,000 MLS

OCEANVIEW HOME

2 BR - 1213 sq.ft. rancher home in sunny area with excellent fenced gar­den close to walk-on beach and boat launch. Excellent water. Vendor is anxious to sell. Price reduced. Now $119,500.

DEEP SAFE SHELTERED MOORAGE-LONG HARBOUR AREA

1.39 park-like acres with level access and level building site. Serpentine trail leads through a Stanley Park-like forest to an easy, walk-on sandy beach. All this and a 10'x40' water lease allows you to anchor or dock your boat in the same safe deep moorage basin enjoyed by Maracaibo yachtmen. Asking $130,000.

ST.MARY LAKE FRONTAGE

SOUTH FACING

FAMILY BUSINESS WITH CHARACTER

Retail grocery store in excellent rapidly growing area of main tt^fic route in Vesuvius village, ^ n \j9s to ferry. Price in h1 ' J % ^ " ™ i ' assets, walk-in o f l L ^ f w i refrigeration unit, necessar*Riuipment. Good lease. $37,500 MLS

NEW USTING

BOOTH CANAL WATERFRONT

Enjoy this tranquil bird-watching retreat while paddling in your canoe on the calm lagoon. 165 ft. low-bank frontage on 2.07 acres on tidal waterfront inlet. Gentle slope-large maple and cedar trees. 16 ft. travel trailer included $57,500 MLS

Phone Ann Foerster 537-5568 or 537-5156

Victoria Direct 652-9225

2.46 ac-3000 sq.ft. - 2 BR and self contained suite. Excellent value exists throughout - air conditioning - hardwood flooring - oak trim and doors - 6" framing, heavily insulated, ther-mopane and special passive solar benefits - security surveillance system - two conservatories complete with tropical plants - large produce garden with orchard and grape arbor - 316 ft. of lake beach frontage with dock and float Very few homes have this quality of construction and finish. Visit this splendid lakeside home before they pick the peaches. Asking $329,000 MLS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL WYNNE DAVIES

537-5568 537-9484 I

GULF ISIANDS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 750, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 — PHONE (604) 537-5577

FAX (604)537-5576

2 BEDROOM VIEW HOME $89,000 MLS

Not often do you find a neat com­pact home that offers easy care garden, views of St. Mary's Lake and farm scene, plus the option of expanding if needed for very little; extra 25'x17'room mostly finished and many other features.

ST.MARY'S LAKE AND OCEAN VIEW HOME $139,900

Spacious 2,000 sq.ft. plus home with great views, private, nicely treed with arbutus and firs, sunny with garden area and rockeries, many features too numerous to mention. $155,000 $139,900 MLS

CONTACT

SANTY FUOCO 537-2773

'MLS GOLD AWARD WINNER"

ENJOY SERENE SUNSETS ON SUNSET DRIVE

WONDERFUL HANDCRAFTED HOME

On this beautifully private waterfront property, where one can enjoy all the pleasures of is­land living. There is approximately 232' of waterfront with war m swim­ming, seasonal moorage, and a float for your boat. The gardener in the family will enjoy the vegetable and flower gardens. This home and property have been immacu­lately maintained. Come see for yourself! Asking $425,000 MLS

HOBBY FARM ON QUIET ROAD-S129,000

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Situated on a private south-facing 2.11 acres. This hqoM has been built with qualtty •pb r ia l s and des ign^vg i l%V^BTor gracious coun t t ^B j ^ ra i within easy walk­ing disrance of beach and excel­lent moorage. Asking $147,000 MLS.

For Details Please Call

HENRI PROCTER 537-4273

SILVER MLS AWARD WINNER

6 ACRES WITH OCEAN VIEWS PLUS $72,000 MLS

This comfortable 3 bedroom farm-style home features large living area, viewing onto 2-level 13'x36' deck with pastoral view beyond. The 5 acres are mostly fenced and

. cross-fenced, some out-buildings. For more information, call Santy

2 bedroom cabin, 16'x19', workshop, good well, some ser­vices required, great recreation property with plenty of scope, quiet area, watch the eagles in their perch.

STUNNING WEST COAST CONTEMPORARY HOME IN REGINALD HILL

FULFORD HARBOUR VIEWS

A true West Coast contemporary home, set high on hill with stun­ning water, mountain and sunset views over Fulford Harbour, this open plan architect designed 3 BR home was built bv ^r t^>r the con­tractor-owner, « i r3wn ly the best of materiay^ePn the highest standardJMwkmanship. Set in a grove ^J i rbu tus and firs, this spectacular home flows from the skylit and beamed ceiling interior through an abundance of sliding glass doors to the spaoious view sundecks. $223,000 MLS

An exceptional 2.43 acre property with views into Fulford Harbour and Mt. Bruce with potential for an even greater v iewAhen more trees are remqueajpmere'll be a southerly Jf%W'u ' o f arable soil w h e o t f j O i d . There's a small travel \<ti} and a 10x12 addition just rigriffor a summer holiday retreat. All thid is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and is just $40,000 MLS. Now $39,000 MLS

CALL DAVID DUKE

653-4538 MLS GOLD AWARD WINNER

SOUTH END FARM

SERVICED ACREAGE

$31,500 MLS

Terrific value, 1 % acres, driveway in, shares an excellent well, power to lot line, southern exposure, some water view. Close to beach. Terrific value.

DONNA REGEN, CGA

MLS GOLD AWARD WINNER

537-2845

A delightful 3 bdrm farmhouse on 10 acres overlooking Fulford Val­ley. Several outbuildings include 11 x 23 pole barn and 11 x 18 garage/workshop. Lots of water, rich soil. Subdivision potential. Ex­cellent value at $159,900 MLS.