G. B.H. 1, G.uM'GES, nftUioob Serving fhe islands that make Beautiful British Columbia Beautiful Sixteenth Year, No. 39 GANGES, British Columbia Wednesday, Octobers, 1975 $7.00 per year in Canada, 20<£ copy SALT SPRING ISLAND LION IS HONOURED BY SERVICE CLUB PAPER SHORTAGE!::? *A* * '^^^ FRENCH CARTONS Parlez vous francais? You'd better start now if you drink milk. French milk cartons are al- ready showing up in the islands as British Columbia paper is LAITERIE LAVAL LTft • AVEy no longer available. . DUE- It's easy to buy, but not every grocer in the province knows the terms for various of newsprint to run it on. grades of French milk. Fort- Shippers of cans of food are unately, the label bears ames- running out of boxes and some s age in English. cans are in short supply as a Shortage is being felt in a result. number of industries as the Even if the beer drivers' woods and mills strike gets in- strike were to end, there wouB to its stride. probably be no bottled beer Threat to the supply of new; for lack of the cartons needed print was evident weeks ago. to ship them. The day may yet come when One dairy employee told Driftwood staff go on welfare Driftwood last week that his or unemployment pay for lack company is bringing in carters from New York, specially made there and flown to Brit- Veteran secretary of Salt Spring Island Lions Club, Phil Sawford is seen holding the 100% SEES UFO ish Columbia. Secretary Award he received last Thursday evening from District Governor Cliff Leffler, of Parksville. On the right is Fred Brookbanks and seated is Tom Portlock. TUESDAY RECORD NIGHT Logging Company Offers Property Salt Spring Islander is asking SUMMER IN the familiar old Question whai - SELLING OFF 1100 ACRES ON TWO ISLANDS is an unidentified flying ob- ject? SEPTEMBER J. G. Reid, of Vest 'ius, re- B. C. Forest Products is Property Supervisor for B. C. Saturna Island and is offered at $65, 000. ports seeing a UFO on Tuesday September brought islanders moving out of the islands. Forest Products, Allan Arm-' night. It was travelling very the weather they iteserve. It Some 1,100 acres of land strong, explained the land is Largest offering is 239 acres fast across the sky, he reports, was a record month for sunny owned by the company is on in second growth. for $149,500. Three propert- from west to east. days. There were only two the market. It amounts to Logging nad been undertak- ies on Saturna include another days of some cloud in the less than two sections in isol- en perhaps 40 to 50 years ago. two of 163 acres at $106,000 morning, when it cleared by ated areas of Salt Spring Isl- The second growth, by refor- and 175 acres at $115, 000. afternoon. and and Saturna. estration, is now thick enough Seven $re available on Salt ROTARY The precipitation of 0.07 to hide any evidence of those Spring Island. ins. is the lowest September early logging operations, said rainfall on record at the Gan- DAY CARE Mr. Armstrong. GOVERNOR ges station, according to How- Majority of the offerings are ard Carlin, of Ganges, Domin unsuitable for subdivision. ion weather observer. LOOMING Some have poor road access HOLIDAY Maximum temperature was and most are rugged terrain. VISITS 84 deg. and minimum, 43 de£ "One can speculate as to Rotary District Governor Maximum mean, reports Ob- CLOSER MONDAY Hmary Piper was guest of hon- server Carlin, was 72.6 deg. why the property is on the our at last week's Salt Spring and minimum mean, 38. 5. "At last we have positive re- market and no longer required Next Monday is Thanksgiv- Hugh Curtis, MLA, told Drift- Island Rotary Club dinner in Records of previous years action from Victoria, " reports ing Day. Few Canadians are the Ganges Crest. have been furnished by Mr. Mary Williamson. wood this week, "The comp- likely to be expressing thanks any is probably fearful of im- The visitor is a teacher Carlin as follows: The support of the Commun- to anyone, despite the name from the State of Washington. Year high low ram ity Society has finally convin- pending legislation." of the holiday. ced the Department of Human A native of Alberta, he mov- 1974 84 43 0.58 The islands member of the Nevertheless, banks will ed south with his family in his 1973 87 48 1.05 Resources of the veed for day close. Most businesshouses early youth. 84 36 3.08 care on Salt Spring, she told legislature also expressed re- will close and only corner 1972 Driftwood this week. gret that there was no restric- Before dinner, Piper enjoyed 1971 72 42 2.78 stores will be open. Govern- a round of golf with Gavin 74 43 1.94 The executive is I>asy pre- tion on buyers. ment offices will be bolted 1970 paring plans for a portable "I rather regret it would be Reynolds. 1969 80 45 4.58 possible for foreign owners to shut and professional services The visiting dignitary spoke 1968 68 43 2.15 centre, and the co-operation will be suspended. of the origins of the service 86 46 2.37 of parents is required to prepare acquire these very large Gas will be available, al- 1967 i a list of those requiring day blocks," he commented. club and its rapid growth into 1966 73 45 1.46 though most stations will be an international organization. 1965 74 46 0.66 care. He added that the offering tightly shut. All it needs is a phone call is being advertised in Van- Government Liquor Store to the Community Develop)" couver, but not in the United will mark the holiday. mem Worker, 537-9212 be-, States. Driftwood staff wiU also tween 9 a. m. and 12 noon, Smallest parcel is 60 acres, mark the holiday and Drift- Thieves Take Fireplaces said Mrs. Williamson. offered at $64,500. A second wood will appear on the street There are two "hot" fire- Two Franklin fireplaces 60-acre parcel is located on one day late next week, places on Salt Spring Island. were stolen from the Island Fireplace Shop on two separ- ate occasions last week. DENNIS SEWARD LOOKS BACK VESSEL COMBATS ARCTIC ICE Terry Hockley, proprietor of the store, told Driftwood SALT SPRING SAILOR BACK FROM ARCTIC that it is not simply the theft that worries him, but the Dennis Seward has returned in the Aleutian Islands, for Here is Mr. Seward's ac - a geological group from Otta- clear evidence that island home by air after what turned fuel and fresh water, thence count of his voyage. wa and Halifax. thieves will steal anything out to be quite a historic voy - via the Bering Strait en route It took us from July 19 to Our work program ended on that is not bolted down. age. for the Beaufort Sea. August 2 to cover the 370 September 10, at which time He had resigned from his Near Alaska's Icy Cape a miles from Pt. Barrow to Her- we were instructed to await The fireplace shop has offer- position of many years stand- rendezvous was made with schel Island, with Camsell icebreaker escort out. Which ed to accept the return of the ing with the local marine tran Canadian Coast Guard Ice- punching the way and using way, West or East was the big appliances without taking sportation organization and breaker 'Carnsell' and 'Pand- her helicopter to scout ahead question. criminal action. Otherwise, had signed on as Mate of the ora II" another research ship for leads in the ice. The ice conditions in the says Terry Hockley, charges M.V.Theta, a small vessel operating out of Victoria. After arrival in our working west along the Alaska coast will be laid. owned in Halifax, N. S., but This small convoy now be- area of the Beaufort Sea, sci- had remained extremely sev- on charter to the Department gan the long battle with ice entists and equipment were ere; it turned out to be the of the Environment, Marine to get around Cape Barrow and ferried out to the two ships by Both fireplaces were stored worst season there for a great in the store next to the Fire- Sciences Division. proceed along the Alaska coast helicopter. We had two main number of years as you may Sailing from Victoria, the to the Mackenzie Delta area operations, one Tidal Survey place Shop at the Valcourt ship called at Dutch Harbour of the Beaufort Sea. Group from Victoria and then (Turn to Page Six) Business Centre. Page Two Gulf islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 GARDEN SHOW DRAWS BIG CROWD info/ Health The Flower Show, Bulb and Mrs. Freda Carter who collec some keen competition in the. Plant Sale held on September ted the most points, and who apple class but good speci- 25 was well attended, des- also had the best bloom in mens were also to be found Dr. Bob pite several other events the show with the variety in the crabapple, pear, plum taking place in the commun "Ermine". Mrs. Elsie Mac- and grape classes. Les Giles ity at the same time. donald won the C.J. Freebortj-. was the overall point winner. Young Trophy with her specimen While the vegetable classes The main winner in the bloom of " Grace Riley". might have had more exhi- Dear Doctor Young: can. What the patient is able Chrysanthemum classes was The fruit section featured bitors, nevertheless, the qua- Although I generally feel well to tell the doctor remains the lity was generally high. Mrs I recently began getting head- most important factor in find- MARINE SERVICES GENERAL Kay Rathwell was the leading! aches. An aspirin used to make ing the cause of the pain. If exhibitor in this section. them go away, but not any the diagnosis cannot be made UNLICENSED B.C.G.E.U. MEMBERS more. Can a headache be by discussing the symptom Judges for the show were: serious? B. H. with the patient, enough in- GENERAL MEETING Mrs. A. McCabe, Victoria, formation will have been ob- and Mr. and Mrs. Jack James' Fortunately most of the tained to determine what Friday,Oct.lO at 10am & 4:30pm Vesuvius. headaches people get are tran- other tests are indicated. The next club meeting is sient and intermittent, and United Church Hall - Ganges scheduled for Wednesday, can often be related to a cold, The doctor's responsibility MASTER AGREEMENT "AUXILIARY EMPLOYEES" Oct. 15, with I,C. Shank fatigue, or over-indulgence, is vast when he advises a head- as guest speaker on the topic Headaches, however, may be ache victim. Headaches are PLEASE NOTE of Spring Flowering Bulbs. a symptom of many diseases, caused by muscle spasms, hay He will illustrate his talk some of which are very serious fever, emotional tension, and C.A.S.E. PRESENTS THE with color slides. indeed. many other annoying, but not The meeting will wind up When a doctor is consulted dangerous, conditions. COUNTRY ARTS & FOOD FAIR with a sale of spring flower- by a patient with a headache ing bulbs, such as daffodils, he collects as much informati- They are also caused by OCT. 12 & 13 tulips, hyacinths, iris and on about the pain and discom- strokes, infection in the brain, fort and other symptoms as he and brain tumors, and the doc- 10am-5:30pm winter aconite. tor must be sure none of the serious causes ar e present be- SAANICHTON FAIR GROUNDS fore he can rest easily with his Adults: $1.00 - School Students: 750 diagnosis. Under 5 free CLUBHOUSE NOTES Numerous types of head- aches do not threaten life, but Golf & Country Club may be severe enough to inter- fere with work or play. These chronic recurrent headaches BY PAT DOHERTY Island to play in the seniors' can often be treated effective- Due to rain, the Junior tournament at Uplands Golf ly with drugs. Trophy Day on Sunday, Oct. Course. Tom Butt was the 5 was cancelled, and will only winner in the group, Diseases of other parts of now take place on Saturday, picking up low net in his the body may have headache Oct. 11, for the Carlson and handicap group. as a symptom. Anemia, low Hart Bradley trophies, at 1 blood sugar, some forms of pm with dinner to follow. There was no play in the high blood pressure, and vari- mixed number 1 this week. In ous infections are sometimes The ladies had a large the men's number 1 challen- heralded by an initial headache turnout for their Turkey Shoot gers Larry Davies and Bob Sam By using special x-rays, last week, with over 30 pson wen t against holders "brain wave" machines, high ladies competing for the Malcolm Robertson and the frequency sound, and injections birds. The winners' list is writer on Friday, and it was a of radioactive materials into still a secret, and the enve- real amnal affair - it rained the blood stream, diagnosis of lopes will be opened at their cats and dogs, and with the difficult headache problems is annual fall luncheon, when score tied after seven holes more exact than it used to be, Fulford Harbour Waterfronf the election of officers for they retired to the clubhouse allowing earlier and better the coming year will also like drowned rats,, treatment. Magnificent 3,000 sq. ft. home. Four bed- take place. The date is So, as the headache tablet rooms, shake roof, 3 sun decks, wall-to- Thursday, Oct. 9. Sherry In the final of the champ- advertisements say, if the pain will be served at 12:30 pm. ionship flight for the Crofton persists, see your doctor. wall throughout, fully landscaped garden. Lunch to follow at 1 pm. A Cup, Mac Mouat and Mai The British Columbia Medi- Also a self-contained I bedroom suite. Over large turnout is expected, colrn Robertson went thirty six cal Association, along with and it is advisable to arrive holes on Sunday,, with Mal- this newspaper, is sponsoring 4 acres, piped water, and a sandy beach. early in order to get a park- colm emerging the victor these articles, and invites your ing spot, and a decent shot with a 5 and 4 triumph, and comment and questions. They To view this property, please call a. me sherry. thereby becoming club cham- may be sent to Dr. Bob Young, Ron McQuiggan. 537 - 9220 Twelve of our senior mem pion for the year. c/o this paper. bers travelled to Vancouver by ANGUS SHORTT Ducks Unlimited

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I was then associations regular monthly NOT ICE ents have often Men lost in quite surprised to learn that breakfast meeting held on the passage of the years. For Canadian militrry pilots were October 7. TO THE PERSONS WHO ABSCONDED every Roman writing we can far from scornful of such re- Father P. A. Bergin,Vern find today, there a thousand ports and that they even listed MacEachern, Peter McCalmat WITH THE TWO FRANKLIN FIREPLACES lost. And every ancient work incidents where military and and Don Moe of the Catholic, FROM THE VALCOURT CENTRE: that was lost was so far better civilian flyers had reported en- United, Anglican and Full ed and so far better countering unidentified objects Gospel Churches were present. than anything we in the skies. CHRISTMAS: YOUR NAMES HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO ME, produce today that a misan- The church and community thropic god of literature would service of carols and readings TO AVOID PROSECUTION, YOU HAVE be lost in helpless laughter. Newsman was drinking in a held each year on the last Moreover, with the world's Vancouver hotel. He would 1 Sunday before Christmas, will ONE WEEK TO RETURN THESE ITEMS. incompetents, like me, poun- have a beer, he told the bar- this year be held at the Romar ding out rubbish by the ton, man. Sorry, no beer. He Catholic church on Drake Terry Hock ley future generations will be would, then have a rum and ; Road on SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Island Fireplace swamped with work that was mixer. Sorry, said the barmar at 7 pm. Carol books have scarcely worth the printing and no such mixer. And you call been purchased. A schedule ol desperately short of the yourself a barman, exclaimed practices for the Christmas writings that could convey a the publisher of the Delta Op- dioir, to which all are invi- real and discernible lesson. timist. I don't, retorted the ted to join, will be announced * * * * barman, I call myself an aero- later, as also will the musi- Thinking of writing, I re- nautical design engineer. cal leadership. ceived a clipping from an in- FAMILY: terior paper the other day. * * * The selection of Mrs. After taking note of the report Warmest letter I've had for Molly Acheson as delegate to for which it had been sent, I a long time. From Los An<- the conference on the Family turned it over. On the reverse geles, in California, where the sponsored jointly by the was a column from an Aunt angels are getting their wings Government and Churches of Abby not related to me. An dusty, comes a letter, "...of B. C. was confirmed. The Harbour HDIIBE Hotel indignant correspondent had all the price rises, I mind pay- community society of the taken her to task for her sup- ing yours the least. " For once, Island were also involved in Weekend Special port of a new liberation mea- I'm speechless. the selection. FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY sure. Did Auntie not know, The conference takes OCTOBER 10 - 11 - 12 asked the correspondent, that place in Victoria in mid-Nov ember in which two delegates Avocado & Crabmeaf this impending legislation from every school district will House Salad would require toilets and simi- NORTH take part. lar conveniences to be opened CHURCH PARADE: ROAST TURKEY - 6.25 to both men and women. GALIANO A Canadian Legion Church - Traditional Stuffing Aunt Abby had her reply, pat. Parade will take place on BAKED HAM -7.00 "Your privacy is protected by - Madeira Sauce the Supreme Court," she BY DEVINA BAINES Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 am replied. I was gratified that at the United Church. The ' Plum Pudding with Brand/ Sauce the Supreme Court had even Our sincerest sympathy ministerial hope that mis been asked for such a protec- goes out to Ed Lee, Ollie event will be rotated yearly FOR RESERVATIONS tion before I realized that it Garner and Jack Bickerton round the different churches. : was an American column and their families on their PHONE 537-2133 or ; appearing in a Canadian paper recent bereavements. (To Page Eight) paper. Who would argue that? Mrs. Jeanne Silvey retur- 537-2247 But it is strange to realize that ned home to Powell River re- many Canadians are daily cently after spending the sum- informed of what Washington mer with her parents. is doing for them. Some are Visiting Mr. and Mrs. possibly even lulled into a Bud B fines for a few days was false sense of security as a Mrs. Pat Sampson of Duncan. result of poor editing by some Spending a visit recently at newspaper, somewhere in the Baines were Mrs. Frances Canada. Brown, of Victoria, Also Mrs. -* *> * * Winnie Lascelle with daughter I received a copy of the list Sheila and Don King also of dignitaries attending the Mrs. Tom McLeod and .Mrs. Progressive Conservative annu- Frank Brunsmann, of Lady- al meeting in November. It is smith. evident that Scott Wallace is We would like to congratu taking part, but I was surprised late Harold and Flo Wike, on to find no mention of his name becoming grandparents. among "the dignitaries". After such a beautiful Sep- tember, I guess Fall is really Jim Reid has seen a UFO in here with the cold evenings, the sky. I remember a dozen rain and coloured leaves on years ago remarking that I had our trees. a recipe for getting rid of Ray Hanson, of Victoria, U.F. O. *s. I would laugh was a recent of the Lloyd them to scorn. I made the ob- Baines.

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Page Four Gulf Islands DRIF.WOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 al types; and those who made repeated telephone calls could not always obtain ans- S.rv.nj Ik, .,*mr. V.McEachern, 537-5817 widespread disapproval of recreational subjects in Box 633, Ganges Ganges Worship Service 10:30 am There are two possibilities Nursery & Sunday Sen. 10:30 am a night school program. Today a substantial num- I can think of. First the schotj COMMUNITY GOSPEL boards might be taken over by Pastor Moe, 537-262^ Ganges Sunday Sch.for all ageslO:30 arr ber of the components are mainly recreational pur- the municipality and run as a Box 61, Ganges. Evening Service 7:30pm suits. committee of municipal gov- Thurs. Bible Study 7:30 prr Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Five CHAPTER WHICH WAY WOULD WIN? HARBOUR * * •* •* MARKS 15TH LIFTING SCHOOL TAXES MAY NOT BE BENEFIT BIRTHDAY Sale startsThur.9am-Sat.6pm (Open Saturday until 9 ) When Tom Harcus spoke at one dollar in net taxes would The provincial government, On Saturday evening, Sept. We reserve the right to limit last week's meeting of the Sai be required to pay the full gen- which has promised relief from 27, Trincomali Chapter 93, quantities at all times, to any Spring Recreation Commission, eral tax levy and the figure school taxes for the past five Order of the Eastern Star, cel- years, has not indicated the person.persons or families. he explained that he could af- Would be considerably in ex- ebrated its fifteenth birthday. No Specialsafter 6pm,Sat. ford to be indifferent to long cess of that $1, a government manner in which it will col- Many old friends and mem- 537-2460 standing government promises department told Driftwood. lect these moneys once • the bers from off-island came to of lifting the school taxes off The home-owner who pays tax is lifted. help celebrate. Among them the land. more than $400, gross, in tax- were Alex McDonald, P. G. P. Specials es would benefit from a relief If the school tax were elim- who had been Worthy Grand THUR. - FRI. - SAT If the change should be from school taxes. If his taxes inated and simply transferred Patron at the time of the In- made, it would not materially are less than $400, he may to the provincial income tax, stitution. 'OCT. 9-10-11 affect his net taxes, said Har- stand to lose if the school tax- the benefit would only be cal- cus0 Any difference might be es are taken off the land. culable according to each in- Nine charter members were FRESH TURKEYS to his disadvantage. dividual. On the other hand. present and 14 Past Matrons MAPLEWOOD These calculations are all GRADE "A" The majority of property based on the unconfirmed as- Driftwood reporter was warned, and Past Patrons. Many hap- | 6 to 16 Ibs. owners would benefit,, Those sumption that the government if the tax were transferred and py memories were recalled, property owners who now pay would eliminate the home- the home owner grant cancfel- among them, the number of SAUSAGE MEAT only nominal taxes would suff owner grant if school taxes led, then the average home friends and Grand Chapter fer. were raised by some other owner would suffer a sharp in- members who came over that BURNS | Slice & 89(||| Any householder who pays means. crease in taxes, even if it did first night. Fry or Stuffing ,'1 Ibpkg. not show in his property tax The evening closed with assessment. games and refreshments. MARGARINE WESTERN 3lbS/l.QO i FAMILY 1 ib. prints OUTER SPACE MOVIE HERE SALAD DRESSING WESTERN FAMILY . 16 oz.jar In four billion years the sun ploration of the theory that For your dining and will die. It will withdraw its man once flew througn outer CRANBERRIES 55* beneficial rays from the earth space and brought life to the WESTERN FAMILY 14 oz.tins and its death will spell death earth. whole or jellied your choice dancing pleasure to the earth. Film will be shown in Gan- ges in the activity room on Harbour Hnitae Hotel Not many islanders will live BISCUITS Fa65t Thursday jjyening. CADBLJRY'S 6 to 7 oz.pkgs, Presents long enough to experience the The film'draws conclusions change. from incidents in various parts , 4 different varieties BRYAN SMITH of the world and forecasts a The movie, Outer Space return of the mysterious creat- PUMPKIN AT THE PIANO Connection, links up with the ures from outer space in the iLIBBY'S pie filling future after its look into the year 2011, on Christmas Eve. |Lge 28 oz.tins Friday and Saturday Nights past. A sequel to Chariots of the Gods, it continues the ex- Both movies are based on PEACHES 69* 7:30-10:00 the writings of Alan Lands- ARDMOND Sliced or halves burgh, whose two books have 'Lge.28 oz.tins Cover Charge per person $1.00 now both been filmed. MODERNISE Narrator is Rod Serling. IBATH SOAP LIFEBUOY RESERVATIONS ONLY WITH PHONE: 537-2133 white 3 cakes for'99* or 537-2247 PROPANE CRANBERRIES BENNETT OCEAN SPRAY J/l Art 'lib.cello bag '

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Curtis Tells Commission of Saanich and the

I welcome this opportunity i electoral level, to an extent My purpose in these comm- to submit a personal brief for not equalled, to my knowledgi ents is not necessarily to re- STEVENS MASONRY your consideration, with the in any other part of the pro- quest that the Commission rec- nope that it may be of some vince. This statement is supp- ommend major alterations in & StOne WOrk '*A11 work guaranteed interest to you. The comm- orted by the following obser- - Professionally done * [;owest Possible prices ents which follow deal with the vations. r. | No-travelling time charges existing Electoral District of (1) Approximately 16 or 17 BRIEF PRESENTE Fireplaces -smoi».Free' 656-3505 Saanich and the Islands al^ provincial polling divisions ly- though inevitably, your atten- ing within the Municipality of tion will also be drawn to the Saanich are with the Victoria other Greater Victoria constit- Electoral District. FOR CHANGES I uencies of Esquimant, Oak Bay (2) Approximately 11 pro- and Victoria. vincial polling divisions, form- First, may I ask the Comm- ing the entire southeastern por- AND NO CHAt9. YOUR £sso] STATION ission to direct its attention to tion of the Municipality of the District Municipality of Saanich are within the Oak Bay Saanich which has recorded Electoral District. the Greater Victoria electoral significant population growth (3) On the other side of the boundaries but, rather, to urge in the past twenty-five years. municipality, three provincial that it takes what appears to t>e S.S.ISLAND GARAGE LTD, In fact, the Commission will polling divisions, most of relatively simple measures to know that Saanich is now one which are within the Munici- overcome widespread and of the larger local government pality of Saanich. are assigned understandable confusion over 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE units in British Columbia, ex- to the Esquimau Electoral Dis- provincial boundaries among ceeded only by the City of trict. the residents of the District of 537-2911 GANGES 537-5366 Vancouver and the municipal^ It is appreciated that this Saanich. ties of Burnaby, Surrey, Rich- Commission has been charged On the basis of my service mond and, possibly, Delta. with the task of examining all at the municipal level and Some 70,000 persons live in electoral districts in the prov- latterly as an M. L. A., I can Saanich. However, in spite of ince. Even here, on the south- report to the Commission that FACCA this rank in terms of local gov- ern tip of Vancouver Island, many residents in the south- ernment population Saanich is there are many factors for you eastern portion of the District CONSTRUCTION LTD. fragmented, at the provincial to consider. of Saanich reasonably assume * EXCAVATING ARCTIC ICE •BULLDOZING (From Page One ) COST OF GAS IS COST I •ROAD BUILDING have already read in the news- 'GRAVEL - SHALE papers. Only a few of the Gas prices on the islands operator is pumping gas only a large number of barge loads are higher than prices prevai- small part of the time. •BASEMENTS of equipment for Prudhoe Bay ling in other communities. There's another thing, ex- managed to get through. Its nothing new. Gasoline plained the service? station •SEPTIC TANKS & DRAIN FIELDS After making a first attempt has always cost more on the operator. In the city service to go West with the John A. Box islands. costs are high and the station 537-2812 539, Ganges MacDonald, one of Canada's A spokesman for a British selling gas at a minimum largest icebreakers from the Columbia oil company explai price soon catches up through East Coast,and getting, stuck ned that the differential starts his service charges. in very heavy ice off Herschel with a hike in the wholesale So prices are higher here Island, this attempt was aban- rate, due to the additional than in the city. They are hi- doned and we turned East. transportation factor. gher still in the more remote GANGES BOAT YARD We left a position off Tuk- Service station operators areas Driftwood was told. In toyaktuk on September 17, the are responsible for the custom- the northern province, away Theta and Pandora II in com- er price, as is a merchant in a from the big towns, the Cadi- pany, without icebreaker sup- any other business, explained llac driver goes out for his porlj the John A. MacDonald the oil man. Only the opera- Sunday drive and then has to 'Sale' having gone to assist other tor can assess his own costs and use a bicycle the rest of the ships in ice. set a price in proportion, he week to save the cost of fuel. We proceeded via Corona- added. Gas price is one of the costs tion Gulf, Franklin Strait, A service station operator of living on a small island, WAS NOW through Bellot Straits, thence in Ganges asked the first said the purveyor of fuel. Gulf of Boothia to Fury and obvious question. The price of gas is no long- "ecla Straits. There was er constant as it was for many I200RL 2^00 199.00j My any ice in the Eastern "Do you know any operat- 2R75 222(00 234.401 Arctic and we made very good ors making a million?" he en- OFF: RES; time. quired. 4W75 4JXOO 328.80 The price of gas is not only 537-2333 537-5328 The last-mentioned strait I5RL75 8§0COO 680.00 established by the cost of JOHN M. STURDY was of particular interest as, bringing it to the islands, he DC. PhC. 25E75 IIOO 954.40 apart from Canadian Govern- explained, but the volume ment icebreakers, the number sold has a direct bearing on Doctor of Chiropractic OPEN POWERWINCH 912C JO 205.00 of ships which have been the price. through this passage can be The big city outlet is pump Mon. -Tues. -Thur. -Fri. POWERWINCH 412 2J#Tt)0 175.00 counted on one hand; in most ing gas aa day long with a 2 - 5pm years it is ice choked through- staff of front-end men work- Fulford-Ganges Road out the short navigation seas- ing the pumps. The island P. O. Box 486, Ganges, B. C. 1966 40HP JOHNSON Elec on. Thence Foxe Basin, Hudson 350.00 Strait, the Labrador Coast and Belle Isle Strait to Halifax, N.S., arriving October 2. OPEN Wed. to Sun. 9-5 just before the tail end of CLOSED Mon. & Tues. 537-2932* Hurricane Gladys moved up the coast of the Maritimes. VICTORIA FLYING SERVICES STAR FALL SCHEDULE JEANS LEAVE LEAVE ARRIVE Victoria Harbour Gulf Islands Bayshore Inn 8:00 8:25 8:55 by w.howick 13:00 13:25 14:00 16:00 16:25 17:00 Bayshore Inn Gulf Islands Victoria Harbour 9:55 10:25 9:30 14:55 15:30 14:30 17:55 18:30 17:30 RESERVATIONS VICTORIA ,. >^W~—l-_«^^_«—«^_^_«_«__ GULF ISLANDS 656-39TT VANCOUVER$88-7115, FARES ZE-2032 Victoria to Vancouver $20 Vancouver or Victoria to Gulf Islands.... $15 Between the Gulf Islands $15 "Enquire about our Charter Service - for business or pleasure"

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or "Saanich East". However, toria-Gorge" is not very help- SOURPUSS IS TOMATO FREAK none of these carries with it ful underlie present cicum- the instant recognition that is stances, the name "Gorge" is obtained by the Historic and also historically acceptable geographically accurate term and geographically correct in Gordon Head". defining a large and fully Islands urbanized area lying on both (b) That in the event of a change in boundaries for the sides of the Gorge waterway existing two member constit- ( Turn to Page Eight) uency of Victoria, and assum- that they also reside "in the ing that a relatively populous provincial constituency known portion of the District of Saan- PIC-A-POP& as Saanich and the Islands. Tc ich remains in the Victoria them, Oak Bay in both the Electoral District or new dis- BOTTLE EXCH. tricts; some effort be made to * , Rainbow- Rd. more accurately describe the at Atkins BY /VILA ASKS area so defined. While the designation "Vic- 537-5065 SAANICH AREA WANT A SWIMMING POOL ? ISLANDS WE HAVE THEM I FOR SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION

provincial and municipal eon- text suggests the area generallj CONCRETE POOL recognized as the District Mu- Come See Our Display On Rainbow Road nicipality of Oak Bay. Similar con fusion exists in that part of the Victoria Elect- FACCA oral District which is within Saanich municipal boundaries. INSTRUCTION LTI This area includes the well established and heavily popu- If tomatoes make you feel Box 539, Ganges 537-2812 lated Gorge district where it boundaries'. Again, this con- like this, don't eat mem! has been obvious for some time fusion is completely justified. This sourpuss in tomato skins that many residents are con- The situation with regard to was grown by Mary Backlund, fused over the contradiction that portion of the District of of Galiano. between local and provincial Saanich which now lies within the Esquimau Electoral District is not as severe as in the Oak ission to consider the following : Bay and Victoria situations des- recommendations: | ISLAND WELL DRILLING cribed earlier. As was observ- WATER WELLS ed, just three provincial poll- (a) That assuming little or LIVING ing divisions are involved and no change in the boundaries Cable Tool Equipment - Owner Operated for the Electoral District of years. In Vancouver the aver- a portion of that third polling Free Estimates age price for regular gas is division crosses the municipal Oak Bay, the name of the con- boundary to cover some resi- stituency be changed to Oak OR Write: about 75 cents, explained the Phone Ladysmith oil company spokesman, but dents of the community of Bay-Gordon Head. Other Red Williams it runs between 72 cents and View Royal. names which could form the 245-2078 Grouhel Rd. R. R, 1 86 cents. Prices range betweer In view of the problems second half of the electoral Ladysmith, B. C. those two extremes, he explai which I have outlined for you district designation include: 18 Years Drilling Experience on Gulf Islands ned. today, may I urge the Comm- "University ; "Ten Mile Point'

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i i ii i mrr iiiui Page Eight Gulf Isjpnds DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 MINISTERS /T WAS WAYNE SOLL/TT'5 LUCKY WEEK ( From Page Three ), Salmon come in all sizes, . The Ministerial wishes to mostly small. Commercial cooperate with all groups on fisherman of Ganges, Wayne the island in matters of Sollitt was out last week, fish- ^ r n"r~ / community significance, it ing at the mouth of the Fraser Have you checked was emphasized and welcomes River when he came up with both suggestions and criticisms these. He explains it was a your heating system, from any quarter. lucky week, as he brought in pipes,and chimney for Father Bergin 537-2150 several, using a net made to Vern MacEachern 537-5812 catch large fish, rather than winter fire safety ? Peter McCalman 537-2171 the standard net used expressly S.S.I.Fire Department Don Moe 537-2622 for small catch. SATURN A J.McCLEAN-MOFING SCENE *New Construction "Cedar Shakes by Pap a John *Re-roofing *Tar & Gravel We have been, since June, trying to get the new 'Asphalt Shingles carpet laid in the Hall's new addition, but last week it FREE ESTIMATES happened. When asked what he 537-5369 thought about the color, one of the carpet layers said it was a good rum and coke color so GREATEST SEA ADVENTURE IN HISTORY let us hope some of the other RICHARD HARRIS-OMAR SHARIF spirits won't show up either. start drooling now. CURTIS We also have all of our Sad news is that Geno Cai movie equipment and hope to pentier has been in hospital (From Page Seven) start a series of nearly free in Victoria for a leg operation. movies. After I consult with Geno is coming online and and from Selkirk Water in the the ladies of our Senior Citi- should be home soon. southest to Portage Inlet in the zens group we will have a Uncle Art Ralph and Eddie northwest. regular meeting and make Reid had a bad scare the other night. In the high winds of Now, may I direct the Com- plans for the winter. mission's attention to the nor- Our Fire department is last week the ground wire on their electricity service went thern portion of the Electoral planning on some expansion District of Saanich and the so any contributions will be out and the next thing they humbly and gleefully accep- knew they had 220 instead of Islands, specifically with re- ted. To start the ball rolling 110 volts and lights popped gard to the group of Gulf Is- like firecrackers. lands which lie within the con- one of the cottagers on Boot stituency. It may be useful to Cove Road donated $300. On the same night our observe that I am not aware of Their finances are in very road foreman had a blaze-up any strong desire on the part of good shape but updating equip of a fire on his new lot which permanent island residents to ment etc. costs money. There he is clearing. Being a very will be one of our famous pig conscientious guy, Don ana his alter their provincial boundar- rD| OCT. 10 barbecues next month. Much wife spent1 most of the night ies at the present time. I note llvli '1 &9 pm that several weeks ago the pub- more on that later but you can keeping it under control with lisher/editor of the Gulf Islands the able help of the Fire Dept. "Driftwood" weekly newspaper The O. F. Y. Group have dealt with this subject and, up completed their summer clean to last week, had received no up program and they have reader reaction. made a wonderful job of it. Historically, socially and Now it is up to us to keep the, commercially, the southern HUGH'S MACHINERY Garbage Disposal area in some Gulf Islands enjoy close ties kind of order. They also made YOU CAN FIND with the Saanich Peninsula and a grand job of clearing up the Greater Victoria. Transpor- Cemetery area. Thanks from tation routes and shopping pat- all of us to these kids who terns reinforce these links. really earned their money I would expect that even this summer. those permanent residents who Last week Jimmie Blane, are attracted to the concept of who has been visiting his an islands constituency embra- brother Ferge all summer depar cing a number of islands ii ted for his home in Barr Scot- Georgia Strait to the north rec- land. For a man who could ognize that such is not practi- quote Robbie Burns he has a cal at this time. nimble mind, because he May I thank the Commission loved Westerns. He was also for receiving this submission a good man with a hoe and and I trust it will be of some was a big help to Ferge all value as you consider your rec- summer. ommendations. CRUSADER QUALITY CONTRACTING LTD. CUSTOM IRON BACK HOE SERVICE * EXCAVATIONS WORK * SEPTIC TANK FIELDS * PERC. TESTS * TRENCHING TRUCKING * HAULING FILL - DRAIN ROCK ere. CONSTRUCT/ON * FOUNDATIONS * FRAMING * PLUMBING SELL & SERVICE ALL OF THESE FINE PRODUCTS * CUSTOM HOMES * ALSO HARDWARE, HANDTOOLS, MACHINERY SUPPLIES * ERECTING PRE-FABS * DROP IN AND DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS WITH US. Free Estimates Upper Ganges Road 537-5070 Box 443, Ganges, B. C. Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Nine decorated Legion Hall. The Mr. and Mrs. Thompson hall was filled to overflowing spent their honeymoon in TWO DUNCAN WEDDINGS ;with family and friends of the Nanaimo and on their return ,two wedding parties to wish will take up residence for a j these young people well. while on North Galiano. Two pretty weddings took The lovely fair-haired Her sister, Connie, was place in Chemainus on Satur- iher little flower girl and bride was beautiful in a high- : day, Sept. 20. •waisted white lace-over-satin train bearer. DAY CARE gown. The veil and long train Roderick Thompson, of If you are a working parent with small The first when Rosemarv were held in place by a very 'Sidney was his brothers best Joe, youngest daughter of pretty tiara. ;man. children, please call the Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Joe, of The vows were s aid before COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER Kuper Island, formerly of Her maid of honour, her i Capt. Ratcliffe, of the Salva- North Galiano, exchanged • sister, Frances Modesti was in at 537—9212 , between vows with Darrel Michael a peach coloured dress with tion Army of Victoria. matching ribbons in her hair. The mother of the bride 9 am and 12 noon. Modesti, of North Galiano, in wore plum red with matching St. Joseph's Roman Catholic She carried a bouquet of THIS DOES NOT COMMIT YOU TO ANYTHING Church, before Father S. white chrysanthemums. accessories. •Greene. Mother of the groom wore We need to know the exact number of children Her bridesmaids, Barbara a cream suit with matching requiring baby sitters, home care or accommo- The dark-haired bride wore Brewer, in a dark blue dress .accessories, and all mothers dation at Day Care Centre. a long chiffon-over-crepe carrying chrysanthemums, alsc dress. She carried a bouquet ot wore corsages of roses. and sister Lois Crocker in blue A combined reception was red and white carnations carrying pink roses. centred with red baby rose buds Iheld later at the beautifully Just Arrived Mrs. Florence James was her sister's matron of honour, in yellow polyester. She Letters To The Editor carried a bouquet of yellow • Fall Bulbs daisies and carnations. Brides maids were sister, Lorraine (From Page Four) I our island pretty soon. I am Tulips Daffodils Joe in blue polyester with a J not deaf or blind -- il know blue floppy hat, carrying baby might be able to stop their I violence is on the increase Iris Anemones etc. pink roses, and Lois Crocker, children scattering popcorn world-wide, but surely here is cousin of the bride, in blue and garbage all over die floor our chance to improve the also and carrying pink roses. - some of it thrown as ammu- quality of our life by instilling • POTTING SOIL Her cousin, Connie Crocker nition during the movie! in our kids respect for the lib- wore a yellow cameo dress and erties of others. We may not * TROPICAL PLANTS carried a white basket of As for the teenagers at the be able to change the world, second house, whose drinking but we can and should educate AND ALL YOUR FLORAL NEEDS assorted flowers. our own families. Rick James was the grooms and smoking, both illegal, are best man. a sad indication of their dis- Mary C. Williamson, The mother of the bride respect for any form of auth- R.R. 1, Ganges, wore a white figured dress. ority, I don't know the answer VOS 1EO GULF ISLANDS FLORISTS Mr. and Mrs. Modesti All I know is, after two visits October 6, 1975. 537-5Q2JL ' McPhillips Ave. spent their honeymoon travel- to the 9 pm showing, we re- ling around the islands and gretfully decided to patronise plan to live on Kuper Island. the early show and put up wiih the racket made by the smal- The second wedding took ler kids. At least they aren't place two hours later at the as violent as the older ones, Canadian Legion Hall, which and not so likely to be driving OPENING had been beautifully decora- , home at the same time we a ted. Some of the participants are! of the first wedding played a dual role. I write this for two reasons EARLY NOVEMBER - first, adult attendance Miss Donna Mae Modisti, seems to be declining (under- second daughter of Mr. and standably) and I would hate to Mrs. Angus Crocker of North see us lose this facility be- Galiano, pledged her vows to cause of thoughtlessness on Dogwood's Delicatessen Raymond Jesse Thompson, eld the part of some parents. Sec- est son of Raymond Thompson, ond - if the child is father of & Sandwich Shop of Gabriola Island and Mrs. the man, it disturbs me to Tillie D. Thompson, of contemplate the kind of ad- VALCOURT BUSINESS CENTRE Sidney. ults who will be inhabiting

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Everything you need to build Page Ten Gutf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 NAME .ASH WAMM_., EVERGREEN JANITORIAL & ROCKY MOUNTAIN UPHOLSTERING MAINTENANCE SERVICE LTD. PACIFIC REPAIR * RECOVER FOR THE MOST IN HOME & BUSINESS MAINTENANCE HANDCRAFTED REMODEL* CUSTOM-BUIL' Floors - Rugs - Windows Vehicle Upholstery & Rugs SOFAS & CHAIRI Exterior House Cleaning Gutters & Walls LOG HOUSE LTD. Dutch Tradesman i Furniture Upholstery First Cleaning for New Homes Write or Phone - Jack Vandort OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE | Free Estimates on Salt Spring - Small fee for Outer Islands 539-2001 537-9208 Servicing roT rnsto Box 66, Mayne Island Maliview Dr. 14 All the Gulf Islands W/-5003 Box 1041, Ganges REV'S SALT SPRING TOWING & WRECKING RAINBOW MATERIALS 537-5714 Stewart Rd. AUTO REPAIR DRAIN ROCK City experience at1 • 1" MINUS SCREENED ROAD & DRIVEWAY GRAVEL * 24 HOUR TOWING * WELDING & CUTTING ••OLD CAR & WRECK REMOVAL * STEAM CLEANING country costs • PIT RUN GRAVEL • FILTER BED MATERIALS * PARTS - if we don't have them, we'll get them ! .icenced Mechanic • LOADING & TRUCKING 'AGENT FOR DU PONTE CHEMICALS — Rally wax, Car wash, Bildge cleaner, Carb.& Choke cleaner, Anti rust, Fast flush 537-2147 or 537-H86 & heavy duty Rad. Cleaner, Tar remover. Rubbing compound. * AUTO & TRUCK REPAIRS - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm evenings * WELDING - Gas & Electric Vinyl wax, Chrome polish. STEAM CLEANING HOURS: HUGH'S MACHINERY Tuesday - Saturday 70 £70 StcctUc WELDING - MACHINE SHOP 8.30am - 5.30pm POWERED EQUIPMENT REPAIRS Parts & Service for Briggs & Stratton Trevor Olsen , Home & Commercial Wiring Tecumseh Engines. Sales & Service 537-9232 of Stihl, MeCuI loch, Snapper, Motomower & Monarch Products Walter Fallot Stewart Road 537-5642 Upper Ganges Rd. 537-5070 FIREPLACES Famous HEATILATOR Fireplaces Modern,built-in LANCER CONTRACTING LTD. IT PAYS type easily installs in existing, new, and mobile homes - Old reliable steel circulators tor masonry chimneys Commercial - .Custom Homes TO - New, "space saver' free standing conical style in 6 decorator ADVERTISE porcelain colours. Westwood Homes Dealer INQUIRE FOR DETAILS - LITERATURE - FREE ESTIMATES offiice on Fulford-Ganges road "Sole Gulf Islands authorized Heatilator Dealer Box 352, Ganges 537-5853 G.K. ARNOTT 537-5453 GULF COAST MATERIALS RENT-A-CAR Serving The Gulf Islands TRAVELWORLD GOING PLACES •Custom Fireplaces Salt Spring - Galiano - Mayne - Fenders Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates. •Brick - Stone - Blockwork OFFICE HOURS: *Ferro Cement * Ready Mix Concrete 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. k Monday thru Friday Re aiR Washed Sand & Gravel * P 537 -5115- days 537-5527 653 - 4371 - eves 537 - 2179 - eves PHONE 537-2611 SALTSPRING INS. AGENCIES LTD. Box 1113, Ganges. Rainbow Road, Ganges P.O. Box 540 • GongM, B.C. IRON Crusader 537-5654 WORK Contracting Ltd. FOR ESTIMATES CARPETS CALL * Custom Homes * Foundations DRAPES HUGH'S * Summer Homes * Framing MACHINERY •Prefab Homes 'Additions PHONE, 537-5O31 RE-UPHOLSTERY 537-5070 Box 443, Ganges BOX 421, GANGES, B.C. Charlesworth Road, Ganges T.A. HOCKLEY PLUMBING, * Blaze FIREPLACES BUY IT RIGHT I * Ashley * Firescreens DEEP ft SHALLOW WELL PUMPS * Fireplace Tools SELL IT FAST ! * Franklin NEW CONSTRUCTION & RFNOVATIONS * Heatilator Fireplaces ' "A" Vent Chimneys USE Quality Work - Reliable WANT ADS. NOW AVAILABLE CQ7 CAlOGov'tCeltified Tradesman r07 CA1O 537-5012 Box 905, Ganges 537-5012 THE ISLANDS FIREPLACE SHOP 537-;5012 SLINGSBY SPENCER ELECTRICAL ft PLUMBING CONTRACTING LOG HOME FOUNDATIONS CONTRACTING CONTRACTING & FRAMING Anywhere in the Gulf Islands Specializing in "being" there when you need us 537-5439 Several Completed Homes GOV'T CERTIFIED Mornings til 8:30am To View Patrick Dairies CMMfirr Bamey Baines Evenings after 7:30pm 537-2905 Box 707, Ganges Box 292, Ganges 537-5687 B.D. SERVICE 537-5629 Mery Wglde Government Certified DAR BUILDING SUPPLY LTD. SIMPSON APPLIANCE SALT SPRING (MAYNE ISLAND) SERVICE SAFETY PATROL WELDING A complete line of; Repairs to all major brands i ftotect your property Repairs & Fabrication while you are away BUILDING MATERIALS-HARDWARE . WASHERS-DRYERS -FRIGS •ALARMS Portable Gas & Electric FREEZERS -DISHWASHERS PAINT * PATROL INSPECTION SERVING THE OUTER GULF ISLANDS Serving all the Gulf Islands - from Gabriola to San Juan 653-4329 539-2640 539-2335 653-4335 John Cotes PHILLIPS MARINE TRANSPORT LTD. DUNCAN PAYING LTD. BULLDOZING ASPHALT PAVING FULLY GUARANTEED Emergencies - Water Taxi - Sea Freight Nothing too small or large Residential or Commercial LAND CLEARING TEL: 539-7998 "Quick Completions" 537-2416 Or call vessel "MAYNE EXPRESS" direct Free Estimates . 'Box 104, Ganges through B.C.Tel. - Marine operator , Dial "O" Box815, Duncan, B.C. PhOHO: 748-2531

nun Wednesday. October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven HANDY GUIDE LOCAL SERVICES GENERAL Peter Moonen Construction Ltd. HANMOR EQUIPMENT RENTALS CONTRACTING 'QUALITY HOMES If we haven't got it-we'll * Framing * Lock-up 'RENOVATIONS - ADDITIONS do our best to get it! * Completion 'SUB-CONTRACTING Give us a call/653-4402 Ed Davis DUTCH Or come out and see us - we are 5 miles south 537-2626 'TRADESMAN 537~5126 of Ganges - on the Fulford-Ganges road. GLASS Mocf'n Lavender Gift Shop SALT SPRING *AGENT FOR LADYSMITH DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS Cuf fo order - twice a week service - GARBAGE *SHOE REPAIRS COLLECTION * DOOR & WINDOW GLASS REPLACED 'JEWELLERY REPAIRS * WE MAKE SERVICE CALLS *LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAMOND JEWELLERY SERVICE SALT SPRING BUILDING CENTRE * AGENT FOR SIMPSON SEARS 537-5821 537-5531 Please phone local no.537-5314 or '537-2523

A.B.CONSTRUCTS Mobile Home Sites NELS DEGNEN /ALLOT For Rent BULLDOZING ^ELECTRIC CALL 537-2211 * HOUSES * RENOVATIONS * Reasonable Rates " Land Clearing * Quiet Rustic Park TO PLACE YOUR * CABINET WORK * Excavating Certified Class A * Laundromat Electrical Contractor CLASSIFIED All kinds of construction * Road Building 537-2744 after 6pm Quality Heat Specialist PHONE: Phone Bert Barber: CEDAR VIEW 537-5615 MOBILE HOME PARK 537-2930 Box 328, Ganges 537-2252 34 is Fulford-Ganges Rd. Ganges Box 701. Ganges FOR ALL YOUR Bob Stepler CALU DUTCH PLASTERING & INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL PAINTER IT PAYS Plasterlng-Stucco FLOORLAYER iS.S.IisvraHce Lathing - Drywall WALL-TO-WALL CARPET * INTERIOR TO * EXTERIOR Imitation Stonework LINO - TILE Agencies Ltd. ADVERTISE Textured Ceilings SERVICE WITH EXPERIENCE (1972) Gerry Coers 537-5527 KEN BRAULIN 653-4433 ALL CLASSES OF 537-2034 746-7450 & 743-5304 Box 1048, Ganges INSURANCE Box 71. Cobble Hill. B. C. Deacon & Taylor TV SALES & SERVICE FRED'S TREE FELLING BULLDOZING Flowers & CONSTRUCTION * Hitachi "Land Clearing * Road Building * HOMES SERVICES •Excavations 'Hauling Wine * RENOVATIONS Service to all makes Call: SID MAY FREE ESTIMATES Shoppe * ADDITIONS 537 - 2943 25 Years Experience By Hazel & Ruby To your specifications 653-4494 Days: 537-2971 and satisfaction Mouat's Mall *Prompt - Efficient - Tidy Flower orders in by 2- Work Eves: 537-2822 Delivered same day 537-5754 537-2155 DON'S Radio & TV MOUAT'S MALL or write R. R. 1, Ganges (Division of Mouat's) •Fully Insured R. R, 2, Ganges Wine Art Supplies DAISY HOLDINGS Roy W. Wheotley Salt Spring Steve Wawryk H.LREYNOLDS * DRILLING FREIGHT SERVICE BULLDOZING * BLASTING * TRUCKING PLUMBING & BACKFILLING etc. * SEPTIC TANK ? Moving ? * BULLDOZING WATER HEATING LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE Days: 537-2971 GRAVEL - SHALE - FILL PUMP-OUTS Commercial - Residential - STORAGE - Eves: 537-2301 Call Norman Twa Ganges Victoria Vancouver 537-569? Box 131, Ganges 537-9319 537-2722 537-2041 383-7331 254-6848 Box 284, Ganges Box 393, Ganges Box 898, Ganges Box 644, Ganges, B.C. 'PLUMBING Painting Art Hozenboom Like New Again! KEN BYRON New & PAINTING & EXCAVATING DON'S * SEPTIC TANKS Installations Decorating DECORATING COLLISION * HOUSE EXCAVATIONS Repairs * Wallpapering at * BACK HOE SERVICE By Hour or Contract TEMMEL & VOLQUARDSEN SALT SPRING * signs 53J.2852 ISLAND GARAGE 537-2882 J.Bednorz 653-4239 537-2680 P.O. Box 584 537-5444 537-5188 Box 954. Ganees 34-1: 537-25/3 GANGES, B.C. A age Yillodsen JH.UMBING ROCK WORK BRUCE FIANDER DRAFTING & FIREPLACES & YOUR IMPERIAL BUILDING & Stove Oil DESIGN * Free Estimates CONTRACTOR l* Complete Building Plans * Work guaranteed r+ ^-\ Furnace Oil PUMPS CSSOI Marine Dock Qualify Homes <* Residential & Commercial FERNANDO MARTINIS Ice * Fast Efficient Service Renovations - Addition." GARY DUNCAN DAVID RAINSFORD SIDNEY AGENT 537-53T2 Cabinets 537-9201 537-2013 656-4513 Box 347. Ganges 537-5412 Box 647,' Ganges BACK-HOE NELSON G.I. WINDOW GALIANO SERVICES CLEANERS GULF ISLANDS QUALITY HOME * Septic tank fields COMPLETE SEPTIC TANfC CONSTRUCTION * Excavating MARINE * Trenching & Landscaping JANITOR SERVICE * Renovations 537-5654 SERVICE * Finishing Carpentry Home or Business TRUCK ON ISLAND Crusader AT ALL TIMES Call Jim Fowler Contracting Ltd. * WINDOWS 539-2358 Box 443, Ganges * FLOORS * GUTTERS N.BEDOCS PHOTOGRAPHY * RUGS 653-4252 by Ed Davis 'BOATS * WALL-to-Wall Fulford Harbour * AERIAL CARPET CLEANING * PRIVATE •MOTORS Steam Cleaned * COMMERCIAL *TRAILORS Insured & Bond 537-5561 537-2626 "CHAINSAWS Valcourt Business Centre Box 45, Ganges 537-2849 Sales & Service Box 336, Ganges

nun Mitmnrm111MmimM1111111 Page Twelve Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 DON'T SEND YOUR DOLLARS AFAR K* R YOUR FOOD STORE SHOP GANGES - SALT SPRING ISLAND BLUE RIBBON 9 LIVES KRISPEE ROMPER CAT FOOD POTATO CHIPS PET FOOD COFFEE Big 25oz Tin 1-lb Bag 6 1/2 oz Tins C TRI-PAK ( Regular) I.19 5 tins 89 4 tins

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Ian Brown is back. Everybody is happy to spend to leave the store immediate- Manager of Mouat's Store as much money as he can and ly. and president of Salt Spring the visitor would never get Was he alarmed? Lions Club, Mr. Brown has tlie idea that there was a Not a bit of it! He explaiiB been on holiday in Britain and tight economy there, he re- that the British pattern of be- is delighted with his holiday ported. haviour came tc" the fore and and delighted to be back Highlight of his visit was a shoppers left the store, strol- home. threat orviolence. ling out and chatting about He and Mrs.. Brown were in the weather or their neigh- He found traffic nearly un- Harrod's, large London de- bours. believable. His own private partment store, when a bomb- Within days of his return, estimate set the figure at scare was sounded. the Salt Spring traveller was 57,000, 000 vehicles on the All shoppers were instructed immersed in the problems of British Roads. the store and his service club and the trip to Britain was a NEW BANK MANAGER vivid, pleasant memory. INSTRUCTOR HERE FROM BURNABY BY STRIKE Last Thursday a total of 48 islanders took advantage of some professional bowling in- struction at Leisure Lanes.

Bowling instructor Bert Hill, from Burnaby, conducted four training seminars from 9 am to 5:30 pm and during that time gave excellent coaching in At their recent Annual Gen (Bill) Templeton trophy to making bowling an effortless eral Meeting and Conference Gordon Cudmore of Salt Spring and rewarding recreational ac- in the Harrison Hotel, British Island, in recognition of his tivity. Columbia Aviation Council's outstanding contribution to Past President D. C. Cameron B. C. *s aircraft landing facil- Hill gave each bowler per- (left) presented their Wm. ities. There are new hands hold- ant manager for the Bank of sonalized attention after a ing the keys to the Ganges Montreal Branch. After livirg short lecture on the do's and Branch of the Bank of Mon- in Dawson Creek for a year don'ts of bowling. He also treal. and a half, the family moved gave some advice on how to CITATION BY COUNCIL Jerry Stennis joined the staff to Golden, where he was man- teach youngsters to bowl cor- of the bank i-i early August ager for two years. When the British Columbia ory, as well as official visits Now Jerry Stennis, with rectly. §y officials of both police and and took over as manager on Aviation Council awarded the September 2. wife Kay, and two elementary Templeton Trophy to Gordon government in the course of Stennis comes from the school children have settled For those who missed this Cudmore, of Salt Spring Isl- their duties. prairie country and Saskatoon on Salt Spring. seminar, the instructor will be and last week, this was the It is located on an island The new manager does not coming back Sunday, Oct. 16 citation: not far from Vancouver and, is his native city. When Sten- * * * nis came to B. C. in 1970 he only handle money. for two more sessions, at 12:30 since it is the sole landing came to the banking business. Stennis enjoys gripping the and 3:30 pm. Since there will The William (Bill) Temple- place for wheeled aircraft, is golf club, and is determined be a limit to the number in ton Trophy, together with a a very valuable facility for The family' s first B. C. each class, bowlers should con- rapid transit between the isl- home was in Chilliwack, to acquire a boat to use the suitably engraved keeper rose where he worked as account- Gulf Island waters as a recre- tact Leisure Lanes early for bowl is awarded each year for and and the mainland. Al- ational fishing ground, registration. outstanding initiative and ef- ready it has been instrumental a meeting consisting entirely fort toward the successful dev- in saving at least one life, as LIFE STILL BUBBLES Incidentally, who was that elopment of a community air- noted in the following "letter of elected representatives. If distinguished gentleman bowl- port or seaplane harbour by to the Editor" - "Praise be to people come to these public Once again October, ing the other day with an aprcn any individual,association, God, qualified doctors, dedic- committee meetings they are Always so exciting! round his waist? Could it be municipal government or com ated firemen, the private air entitled to hear what goes on, I can not be sober someone split his pants? pany. strip, the pilot and modern urged the Saturna Island chair- When of this I'm writing. This year's winner is a na- communications. If all this man of the board. Red and gold and opal. .ve British Columbian who had not been available to our "I know it's simpler to kick All mixed in together — Also, seen in passing at the :as spent all his life here. He family, we are afraid to think them out all the time," he ad This is what I hope'11 Bowling Alley, a lady who is a budding pilot; who has of what might have been the mitred, "but it is not prudent Be our vibrant weather. joined the Golden Agers, who yet to own an aircraft. On his fate of our little grandson to do so." Though life in the islands had not bowled for something own initiative, and within his Sc->tty." Committee retained the For me is forbidden, like ten years, bowled in her own resources, he has con- The initiative, community- right to close the meetings to Still in all of my lands ' first game a meagre 91 but in structed an excellent gravel mindedness and forward-think' the public at the specific re- Glory is not h idden. the second game came back ing of this year's winner make quest of a member. with a 334! airstrip on his own land and -Mary Garland Coleman adjacent to his home. us proud indeed to present the He welcomes fly-in visitors, William (Bill) Templeton and during the past three years Trophy for 1975 to Gordon Cudmore, of Salt Spring Island has hosted many in this cate- Notice To Advertisers TO BE PRESENT AGAIN DISPLAY ADVERTISING MUST BE IN DRIFTWOOD OFFICE BY key, of Salt Spring Island. Storm in a teacup followed When the motion was approved a recent decision to close closing the meetings, Heine- planning and zoning commit- key was a member, but not Friday at 5pm tee meetings of the Capital the chairman. Regional District to press and The committee is respons- public. TO ENSURE PUBLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK Decision to bar the press ible for the administration of was reached in the August zoning and subdivision by- committee meeting. Number laws for the electoral areas. of protests were sounded and This includes all of the Gulf the September meeting saw Islands. New Deadline Has Proved Necessary the committee reverse its de- Chairman Jim Campbell cision. sat in on the committee and In Order To Meet Production Requirements Chairman of the Committee said he could not agree with is now Director George Heine- a motion to bar the press from Page Fourteen Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 SMOKE BUT NO THAT ROAD IS CLOSED FOR GOOD AS FENCE IS CONSTRUCTED Mutual Firelnsurancff FIRE ON MONDAY Co. of B.C.h Founded in 1902"by"the Fire department received Farmers of British Columbia a call last Monday night of a bush fire out in Cusheon Lake Gulf Islands Agents area. Fender ..-F.R.Sterling Firemen arrived on the ( Sajt SpringH.J.Cai4in|' scene of rubbish burning on j the property of a Cusheon Lakd Galiano ..Donald New resident. Saturna .J.MacDonald) Mayne ., A. Steward] False alarm sent the fire t department crew homeward. DUTCH BEAUTI SALON SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1961 We pierce ears Open Tues."-Sat. 9-5 537-2811' Try our European Closed Mondays Steam Permanent' Lower Ganges Road - across telephone -building THE HAIR SHOPPE ( Facing Park Drive ) IN THE VALCOURT BUSINESS CENTRE OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Entrance to Gulf Islands Secondary School at Salt Spring Elementary is from Rainbow Road. ,8.30am - 4.30pm ASK ABOUT OUR --_ MOO Deborah Gisi Last week I learned a lot. was Mark Gibson and his wife O.A.P. SPECIALS DO/OOOZ Manageress I sat in on addresses by Pat. They are eager visitors spokesmen for hydro rates and to Galiano on regular occa.-I resources; oil shortage and sions. DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING: prices; coal handling at Rob- President of the Canadian Friday afternoon at five. erts Bank and the problems of Community Newspapers Asso- provincial administration. ciation, Ernie Neufeld was Classified advertising must be in by But something went wrong. present from Weyburn, in Sas- Tuesday at noon. Right now I couldn't admin- katchewan. We exchanged ister the BC Hydra I couldn't notes on the prairie town in find oil or assess its cost: I which I was introduced to couldn't load coal into ships prairie winters a quarter-cent- Need a wafer well ? at any bank and all govern- ury ago. ment administration is so far Publishers of many other CALL: beyond the limits of my in- community newspapers were tellect I come out spotty when all of one mind. They were KEN'S DRILLING LTD. I think about it. all eager to visit the islands. Nevertheless, that's not all LEARNED 478-9524 Coiiec, 477-4982 that I learned. I know the problems of SAYS (Office) IHriMfliePil (After Hours) churning out volts and I am aware of the basis of future ROTARY HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT oil costs as the yardstick for today's high prices. I learned Serving Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands FRANK that the coal handling at Rob- House Free Press. He relin- erts Bank is entirely automat- quished office on Friday to ed and I learned that Ernie Ernie Bexley, of Delta. I took Hall of the provincial cabinet the office vacated by Ernie, RICHARDS objects, justifiably, to editor- first vice-president. CONCRETE PUMPING- GUNITE ial opinions in news columns. For three days we debated There were other things. new methods and new patterns By Saturday we were equal- Now Available On I met fellows in the news of newspaper production, ly keen to visit the islands and SALT SPRING ISLAND & OUTER ISLANDS business 1 haven't seen in while listening to the conr- made our way back to Ganges, years and I met others I have ments of guests on common or In review it could have universal problems. been more rewarding for my MAKE YOUR CONCRETE POURING EASIER encountered each year at news conventions. Cliff Goddard spoke for the ego. It was the 57th annual con- Imperial Oil Company. Many When I bore the responsibil- PHONE vention of the B. C. Commu* years ago, he was a regular ity of translating a list of 537-28J2 nity Newspapers Association. visitor to Salt Spring Island on guests for the benefit of the As has been the case for sev- behalf of Imperial Esso. He chairman, there was no rela- FACCA eral years, it was held in the recalled the days when he tionship between the list I had Airport Inn at Richmond. called on Laurie Mouat and intended to prepare and that Mac Mouat. He remembered which evolved. The formal (INSTRUCTION LTD President of the association Norman Mouat taking over dignity of the banquet was lost was Fred Traff, of 100 Mile the oil outlet in Ganges, but and the unfortunate chairman he was no longer engaged in floundered through my list the problems of the islands while I wept with laughter. when later changes occurred. (Turn to Page Twenty-three) When we were entertained by the paper manufacturers, Building A Home.... Who had no rolls of newsprint to dish out, Fred Oxenbury MODERNISE was there on behalf of Crown WITH Zellerbach. Fred and his wife Or Renovating ? have been regular and frequed visitors to Salt Spring Island. PROPANE Let us offer you our service I From B. C. 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Certified Drilling & Blasting COME IN AND BROWSE - SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - THERE WILL BE SOMEONE THERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS High Tree Service OPEN: 8:30 am - 12 noon Monday to Saturday Phil and Yvette Valcourt •FALLING -LIMBING 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 537-5561 Valcourt Business Centre i • TOPPING • POWER LINES GULF ISLAND INTERIOR DECORATING537-5561 Call 537-5894 Box 624, Ganges Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Fifteen FIRE TOLL FOR VICTIMS OF DISEASE WOMEN IN TIMES LIKE THESE r -I Last Thursday an enthusiastic The discussion group is not a group of women met in the 1 closed group in any way; men Gulf Islands High School staff who are interested will be wel- room to launch the new series, come. ' "Women in Times Like These" After much discussion it be- came apparent that the great need is for women to be able i to communicate with other CARPENTRY women, and therefore the cur- rent session will concentrate or women sharing with each other rather than having guest speak- ers talking at or to the group. Gordon Any other women who feel Schuck this need are invited to join the group on subsequent Thurs- 537-5894 days at 7:30 p.m. There is no fee, and people may feel free Box 885, Ganges to come and go as they wish. DAR BUILDING SUPPLIES MAYNE 'ISLAND Toll held last Saturday in Vancouver where it will be Salt Spring Fire Department 539 - 2640 539 - 2335 Ganges, for victims of musc- put into immediate use for is grateful to all who contri- ular dystrophy was highly suc- equipment and aids foe those buted and they offer their cessful. suffering the disease. thanks to the island. The main street leading to the post office, Mouat's and eastern side of Ganges was SALT SPRING BUILDING CENTRE completely blocked off by a DEATH OF DOROTHY PAUL booth operated by the Volunt- Valcourt Business Centre eer Fire Department. A bamer above the road warned prosp- Mrs. Dorothy Florence Paul I her grandfather, T.A/Pap- 537-5531 ective contributors. died in Victoria General Hosp- penberger, of Ganges and a For those who escaped don- ital on Thursday, Oct. 2. She sister, Mrs. Bernice Sam, of ating by driving in and about was 30 years of age. Victoria. Funeral Services were held the men , a siren was sounded Mrs. Paul was the daughter affecting die driver's consci- of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pap- in the Full Gospel Church, ence, and holding Mm up to penberger, of Salt Spring Isl- Ganges, when Pastor Don Moe MOUAT'S the public gaze. and. She leaves her husband, officiated. More than $620 was contri- Patrick, in Seattle, Washing- Arrangements were by TRADING CO. LTD. buted to the muscular dystro- Goodman Funeral Home. 537 - 5554 phy fund and sent directly to ton; two children; her parents;

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niiiin Page Sixteen Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 SPANISH HILLS GENERAL STORE THE BUCHAN HOTEL 1906 Haro Street,, NEWS FROM GALIANO Vancouver, B. C. 685-5354 W. Liver Hospitable old Englisu By E. Steward atmosphere situated in the heart of .the West The Galiano Weavers' Guild er loaded the scow with six End near Stanley Park held a very successful spinning tons of ice and it sprung a leak * DINING ROOM class last Thursday morning. at the seams. It was 4 a.m. " DIRECT DIAL PHONE There will be further informa- when fisherman Gilbert Jones * COLOUR TV tion on their Christmas sale in alerted Bob. next week's news. The scow sank with 4, 500 Attractive offseason rates pounds of Sockeye and Pink 10<7o OFF - There was great excitement a couple of weeks ago at Bob . Salmon. Lloyd Baines, in the- when this coupon presented! "Searcher", came at high tide on, registration Hope's Marina at the North End and towed the scow to the head The fish scow sank. The of the bay where they were able to salvage 2,000 pounds of salmon. Within a week the scow was repaired and back in business. RON LEE SHELL SERVICE We are sorry to report the AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE death of Mrs. Jack Bickerton. Peg died suddenly last Wednes- LAWNBOY MOWERS!IN STOCK NOW day morning. Mrs. Bickerton was Secretary of the Chamber * Homelite Power Sows of Commerce and also one of Marg Bell, of the Spanish Hills Store at North * Oregon Power Saw Chains our better bridge players. Galiano is shown serving a customer. Jack's sons Gerry and Craig Made to fit all makes with their woves Pan and Sus- Last Saturday, wh: le visiting terested in Arts and Crafts. TOWING DAYS an, flew up fr.om the U.S.A. the North End we dropped in The Bells are making this a SERVICE to be with..;heir father. at the Spanish Hills Store real general store and we saw 537 - 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wil- which is now owned by Mr. some very interesting merchan- son are entertaining a number and Mrs. R. Bell,, dise. of guests from Los Angeles Ray was out fishing which is There is a new federal wharf this week. They are Mr. and one of his hobbies - the other by the store and it is for the KATHY and ROGER COSTER Mrs. L. Peters and Mr. and being golf, ivlarg. is very in- use of visitors and islanders. Mrs. Lafforgue. VOLUME 1 BOOKSTORE The President of the Galianc Island Housing Society John FLY IN TO GALIANO IN DUNCAN Liver, with his wife and Clare McAllister attended a meeting at the Empress Hotel in Victor- ARE OPENING ia last Thursday held by the B.C. Management Commis* sion, to introduce the Rent." Supplement Program - Phase VOLUME II BOOKSTORE Two, Senior Citizens Housing. The Housing Society was in- vited to attend by Lome Nich- IN GANGES olson, Minister of Housing. The Galiano Island Housing Society has submitted plans to the C.M.H.C. and the Pro- vincial Government for their SOON approval and hope to have further news of their project McPHILLIPS AVE. by the end of the month. WHERE AUNTIE VIV'S USED TO BE Mrs. D. Kolosoff is now our "Avon Lady Calling".

La Fortune Contracting Box 507, Ganges-- Capital Regional Board Chairman Jim Campbell, of Saturna, (left) and Planner Michael Bennett are seen arriving at Galiano by air. FOUNDATIONS - OUR SPECIALITY Last Tuesday, Chairman Jim Campbell and Planner Michael POTTERS AND Bennett of the Capital Regional HOME RENOVATIONS District were on Galiano for a WEAVERS public zoning meeting. It was a beautiful sunny day and the STAGE SHOW meeting was held on the steps Salt Spring Island Weavers of the Galiano Hall. Guild and the Salt Spring Pot- MT. LEHMAN PREFABRICATED HOMES ters Guild have chosen the week end of November 14 to Canada's problem with drinking is 16 for their annual pre- Christ- PH. 537 5345 mas show and sale. 670,000 problem drinkers. Mary Bowman and Georgette (Health & Welfare Canada) Martinow will act as conveners for the weavers. The po*^Mrs' participation will be guiuJl by Katie Schlegl and Maggie Schubart. It will be held in Mahon Hall. Water Problem? Both guilds are holding work shops in the coming weeks, so the articles in the November Septic Tank Drainage Problem? exhibit should be enhanced thereby; Vee and Henry Elder AMAZING NEW DISCOVERY! are doing a series devoted to design and new techniques with the weavers. The potters have scheduled a week end in SUPER VALVE. WATER SAVER! far-out hand-building with Engineered for Controlled Flushing Stops Costly Water Waste, Rex Calhoun. Uses from 1/3 to 1/2 the normal amount of water! Do it Yourself, * Efficient Flush * Running toilets eliminated a 11 Instructions Illustrated DOMINION * Quieter flushing toilet VICTORIA'S » Prevents over-flowing toilets AT A LOW, LOW PRICE OF WONDERFUL HOTEL * Ends excessive tank sweating tm Designed for all the pollution conscious-minded people 1 ^ I * Dining Lounge Can easily installed in any toilet tank in minutes I EA. •TV * Free Parking DISTRIBUTOR FOR ALL THE GULF ISLANDS 537-5561 759 Votes St. OFFICE: 8.30am - 5.00pm Victoria Phil Yalcourt Box 350, Ganges HOME PHONE: 537-2394 after 6 pm 384-4136 Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD rage Jevemeen Boys Warned Against Worn Cleats

DIVISION 2 through on their cleats. Next Saturday, the Salt competition, we are hoping Salt Spring Orange, 3; Next game: 10 a.m. at Spring side travels to Victoria to divide the players into the Prospect Lake Lions, 0. Fulford Field -- come out and to meet Sooke who will visit three teams this Thursday and And the rains they came, cheer. the Gulf Islands the following with all things going properly MODERNISE and fell upon the earth in tor- Saturday. The boys will ap- the schedule can start this rents... Unfortunately, the preciate all the parental sup- Saturday. WITH Orange's game on Sunday DIVISION 5: port which can be mustered. seemed to be in the centre of Salt Spring Canadians, 3; Next games: Thusrday, this monsoon. Even so, the Duncan Big O, 1. 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, PROPANE Celebrating their entry into Salt Spring side was able to UNDER - 12 DIVISION 1p.m. weather the flood and record a the Victoria soccer league play the local team won con- Salt Spring Stripes, 4; 3-0 win over the Lions. Salt Spring Solids, 1. Rain, or not, the Orange vincingly over the visiting came to play and very early Duncan Big 'O' by a margin Stacey Charter Service Ltd. they took command. A Mike which did not reflect the Scoring was the difference Rozzano cross found Finn Ronne home team's superiority. as both sides had ample oppor 24 HOUR tunities to score many more WATER TAXI who deftly tapped the ball to The victory was largely SERVICE Phil Stacey. Phil unleashed a based upon the solid >play of goals lhan were recorded. 537-2510 patented 'Stacey Smoker* at the greatly improved defen- A three-goal flurry early in the net, but their goalie made sive team of Hengsler, Tam- the second half did Die dam- a sprawling save only to have boline, Legg and MacLean. age to the Solids who were in Jay Bourdin bang home the re- Their positional strategy re- a tie-up to the half mark. The bound. Although the Orange peatedly thwarted Duncan's flurry was led by the two- controlled the half they could attacks and, at the same time goal performance of Andrew ROY LEE PETROLEUMS LTD. not capitalize on their opport- they fed their own attack with Hoeller and a single to Ricky unities, to widen their lead. well-placed passes. Andrews. The Stripes' other goal went to Jackie Andrews. HEATING OILS The second half saw the The home team *s half back The only reply came from Lions forge to the attack but line of Webb, Walker and Bradley Graham although the BULK SERVICES Orange's defence withstood Black (L) showed substantial Solids had many other chan- 1 the pressure and tamed their promise of achieving the mid ces as well, only to be foiled For convenience bills may attack. Finally the Orange by the sharp goal-keeping of field strength so vital in pro- paid at Marr Accounting A At A broke away and once again it viding the cohesion between Ken Marr. Fulford - Ganges Road O->O-44l*o r Box 489, resulted from Mike's hard worl the defence and attack. Over Realizing these boys are Box 410, Ganges Ganges He took a Randy Howard pass all, the heading, passing, looking forward to league and centred it. The Lions tackling and anticipation of KinBiBwt«aaatMg«awK!«nMSKiMoa^^ goaliemisplayed it and allowed the defensive group gave Salt Jay a free shot at an empty s pring the edge. net and consequently his sec- The individual opportunist ond goal of the match. goals of McFadyen, Wheel- The final goal was scored don and Quesnel led the for- by Mike Rozzano as he slam- ward line, which included med a 20-yard shot high into Black (A), Foerster, Cosset, the net. It was Mike's first TenVeen and Toynbee, all Communications goal of the campaign and he of whom tried exceedingly earned it, based on iiis play. h ard» The sparkle and com- binations which normally This match did not reflect mark their play was only oc- the full capabilities of the Salt casionally evident, however, Spring side, as they can play and their positional play much better. But considering Mandate needs strengthening. the conditions ^the twelve boys who braved the elements can be proud of their performance. Invitation To The Public We send out a special thank to Scott Stepaniuk for supply- COMMUNICATIONS MANDATE is a project involving the in- ing the 'wheels'. Advertising auguration of provincial public broadcasting in British Colum- As a last note, one of the helps bia. Thirteen half-hour programs will be produced, intended Lions players was badjy gashed initially for broadcast over the CBC British Columbia television by a Salt Spring player's make jobs. cleats. Would all boys please network, starting January 1977, during prime time, check their boots to ensure there is no metal showing * The public is now invited to submit program proposals. * A number of these proposals will be selected for further treatment. * All scripting and subsequent production will be contracted out.

Financing Instructions Jor submitting l>n>grnm fimji/ivilt

* Everybody is eligible; to participate. for Business * Program proposals should treat subjects or themes uniquely relevant to British Columbia. MR KEN CARLSON * All programming forms (e.g. dramatic, documentary, historical, one of our representatives personal, musical, comedy, cultural, etc.) will be considered. * The format may be film or video. will be at HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL * The maximum length of any single program should be 30 minutes, but proposals for short SALT SPRING ISLAND ON OCTOBER 10TH subjects are also welcome. * Proposals will be treated confidentially. Proposals selected for further development will become the property of the Crown provincial and if produced, appropriate screen credit will be given Thousands of enterprises in Canada have originators. obtained loans from IDB to acquire land, * Proposals may also recommend persons (including originators) for buildings, or machinery; to supplement participation in any of the follow up stages, including scripting, c working capital; to start a new business, research, production, direction, music, etc. Qualifications of or for other sound business purposes persons recommended should be included. * All follow up will be on the basis of contracts for professional If you need financing for a business proposal services. and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on * Proposals must not exceed 500 words. They should be sent, no reasonable terms and conditions, perhaps later than Friday, November 7, 1975 to: IDB can help you. COMMUNICATIONS MANDATE Department of Transport and Communications 2631 Douglas Street, Victoria, B C. For telephone enquiries call Victoria -604-387-5686.

Prodiirtiim Once properties have been developed through the final scripting phasa, contracts with independent producers will be entered into Idb for subsequent production.

There will be no payment mads for any of Mel program proposals received or developed. Nor is the Crown provincial obliged to develop or produce a~.y of th3 proposals received. PLEASE TELEPHONE 385-3375 FOR AN APPOINT/WENT Page Eighteen Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 COLLECTIVE WHALER BAY SPAWNS OLD TIMER

INDUSTRIES A traditional lapstrake yard's newly established sail Bill Luker (clinker) sloop was launched loft. Glen White from the Whaler Bay Boat. Future building plans includt Yard on Galiano Island last completion of a historic 40 * NEW CONSTRUCTION week, the most recent chap- foot Nova Scotia schooner * ADDITIONS ter in a long history of wood * (Tancook Whaler), which is * RENOVATIONS en boatbuilding on the bay. already set up, and the pro * REPAIRS duction of small clinker Christened "Niobe", she Days:537-5115 boats for safe family sailing, was built in four months by rowing and motoring. Eves: 537-9212 Greg and Shay Foster for And- rew Benger, who plans to use the boat for cruising coastal FIVE YEARS AGO waters. Down Through The Years With DRIFTWOOD Big changes are looming at Built to a 192 O's design, the the Snip's Anchor Inn in Gan - vessel measures 21 feet length ges. Manager of the hotel and by 711/2 feet beam, and restaurant is Mrs. Louise Foulis draws about 3 feet of water. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO strongly protest such a move. who has been operating the BLEVISION Planking is yellow cedar on A happy crowd attended the B am a a a m • Captain George A. Maude, Chrysanthemum Society and facilities at the Salt Spring steam-bent oak frames, cop- Senior Captain of the Gulf Is- Island Golf and Country Club per riveted, with black wal- Garden Club Fall Flower Show for the past four years. Mrs. land Ferry Company, was hon- last Saturday. Mrs. A. Davis nut cabin, coaming and trim. oured Friday afternoon by a Foulis is planning a revamped Spars are laminated spruce. won the trophy for greatest PHONE: dock-side presentation at Gan- number of points in the chry- business, with a revamped ser- ges on the occasion of his 30th vice. In addition to helping Greg santhemum section. Trophy 537-5550] anniversary as skipper on the for best bloom went to Mrs. Accident on Salt Spring last build the boa^ Shay Foster ferries in mis area. While Elsie Worthington, first in week proved costly. Ken made a fine suit of traditional Capt, Maude was making his special club class was won by Byron, of Ganges, drove his gaff sails for Niobe in the usual run with the "Motor Prin- Mrs. N. Howland, best arrange truck off the road on Fulford cess" among the islands, the ment trophy went to Mrs. J. Ganges Road on Saturday. ferry company had the "Cy Fendall. Prize for children's Damage was estimated at Peck" brought around from its class was wo n by Miss T. Ach- $1000. He has been charged SALT SPRING MOBILEHOME ESTATE berth at Fulford to Ganges, eson. with a traffic violation. Brinkworthy Road, R. R. 1, Ganges where she was loaded with MOBILE HOME SITES FOR RENT ferry company officials and ATTRACTIVE SETTINGS - WIDE LOTS guests. As the "Motor Prin- Completely Serviced - All Underground cess" steamed into Ganges THAT'S HOW FERRY MOBILE HOMES AVAILABLE 537-2076 Harbour, the "Cy Peck went out to meet her and escorted her to Ganges dock where the SERVICE STARTED COMPLl-TH csremonies were held. BY VALERIE RICHARDS W. A. C. Bennett began his SHRVJCC According to records of the Island ferry service has a term as premier of the TREE TOPPING Ganges weather observer, long history. province, he, along with Ron * Topping Pruning Howard Carlin, the high temp- * Removal Selective Lot Clearing pi Call Collect When, in 1930, owner of Worley and Phil Gaglardi visi- ease erature for the month of Sept- the Daily Colonist in Victoria, ted Salt Spring Island. They Gov't Certified Spray Applicator For Free estimates ember was 79 deg., recorded Sam Matson purchased the Cy were shocked with the roads as FULLY Wuid-b 245-3633' on the llth. Rainfall was Peck ferry boat from the C. P. at the time few were paved,. 0.74 inches and the low recor- R., he was determined to In an effort to improve the ded temperature was 44. establish a communications islander's lot, the government HI- TREE SERVICES LTD. 754-6149 Concerning the problem of system between the Gulf offered an annual subsidy to sewage disposal in our creeks Islands and the Saanich Penin- the Gulf Island Ferry Company and on our beaches, we asked sula. The Ferry Company recom Dr. Ted Jansch for his opinion. In later years he left the mended a three-part service. DON'T GET HELD UP FOR - He said very emphatically, operation of the service to its To accomodate the Outer that the situation is atrocious skipper, Capt. George Maude. Islands, the Motor Princess was and that it most certainly will The captain operated the ferry bought from the CPR in 1955 by get worse, not better, unless without incident until a changi the Terry company. A year later THAT WIRING JOB something is do ue about it. in ownership. Desmond Crofton and Gavin In 1951 the Gulf Islands Mouat went to Port Townsend to purchase the Fox Island Ferry to FOR Ferry Company was formed to CALL: relieve the skipper of the serve the run between Vesuvius 537-2537 TEN YEARS AGO and Crofton as the George S. individual responsibility and Pearson. John Taylor The Federal Department of to facilitate the islands trans- Public Works is thinking of port system further. The Cy The ferry schedule was al- abandoning the Ganges Ferry Peck was bought from the Mat ways different. The Cy Peck Dock since it is not oeing used son family by the Gulf Island usually docked at Ganges, once ELECTRICIAN by the "Pender Queen" and re- Ferry Co. a week to serve the Gulf Islands moval of the dock or some part The formation of the Gulf from the central point of Salt Mornings & Evenings of it is apparently under consid Islands Ferry Company (1951) Spring. Each Wednesday the Cy eration. The Chamber will Ltd. involved about 40 share Peck would plough down the holders and four directors. harbour past the chain of Gavin Mouat was president; islands in Ganges Harbour and Captain Maude, vice-presi calling at the outer islands nev- er to find too many waiting for FOR FASTER dent; Desmond Crofton and USE THE Joe Lautman, directors, with a ride. RESULTS Vernon Case-Morris as secre- Those who wished to see the DRIFTWOOD tary-treasurer. sights of the islands as a days The company was not inte- outing paid 700 at Swartz Bay rested in profit. Island farming leaving their cars and loading was disappearing in the early with picnic lunch. The trip was 50's and the directors sought famous throughout the United VVANT ADS a trade in tourism. Through a States and found enthusiastic valuable transportation system patrons in hundreds of American visitors every year. MAIL TO THE DRIFTWOOD, BO X 250, GANGES OR DELIVER tourism seemed more likely. Soon after, in the year (Turn to Page Twenty-four) TO THE DRIFTWOOD OFFICE, McPHILLIPS AVENUE, GANGES. 5t a word Minimum $1.25 per insertion Youcanwin$10QOOO!

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On sale at: Authorized by DRIFTWOOD or from [ the Government of Brltlth ANY ISLAND LION Columb/t. ' Licence no: 11569. DEADLINE TUESDAY NOON Sponsored by The British Columbia Lions Society for Crippled Children Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Nineteen Driftwood Deadline Box 250, Ganges LASSIFIED ADS Tuesday noon 537-2211

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR RENT

OLD FISHING BOAT, 28 FT. ALFALFA HAY UNIVERSAL STANDARD EN- BUCK SERVICE - REGISTERED 1 & 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED cyclopedia, 26 volumes, $25 plaftk hull, double-ender, en- TQP QUALITY Toggenburg, 537-5684. 39-1 housekeeping cottages; cable- gine not running. Cod license. New Crop 537-2383 or 537-5364 or the CONTRACTOR - FARMERS vision; for monthly rental. Moored at Mayne Island. $675 By the load $105 Library. 3jM Tandem trailer, 16'x6* capa- 537-2214 33tfn or will trade for outboard car 1965 INTERNATIONAL TRAV- city 6 tons, can be used flat By the ton picked up $108 1 & 2 BDRM FURNISHED COT - topper plus cash. 539-2961 OR $5.75 per 100 Ib bale elall good condition, $850 or deck or with plywood sides, , best offer. 537-5854 39-1 8 ply tires on bud wheels, I tages for winter rental. All 12x62 PARAMOUNT TRAILER Fertilizer: Price on request electric, fully insulated, 653 - 4361 EAST HOPE MARINE ENGINE beam frame. Ph. 537-2703. fully furnished. Can be seen 39_-l cablevision. No Pets 537- at Lot #42, Salt Spring Mobile REGISTERED PUREBRED SAAN- 3 cyl. 30 HP with gear. OffeB £585 tfn Home Estate or contact Grant en Buck, first season, will ser- 537-2797 39-1 2 BRAND NEW ATLAS CUSH- at Gulf Island Trading. 34tfn vice your doe at my home. 1937 FORD COUPE. LOTS OF eonaire white wall tires, 550,- PARTLY FURN. 2 BDRM HOME $20 for grades, $25 for paper- spare parts, suitable for rest- S12, 4 ply, $40/pair. 537- 1 acre on waterfront, garden, WORLD HANDCRAFTS & GIFTS ed purebreds. Contact Sue at oration. Offers to $1, 000. 2956 39-1 on Mayne Island. Responsible Mouat's Mall 653-4222 now for reservation. 537-2797 39_-l 61 VALIANT STATION WAG- couple, good references. Con- Unusual Handcrafted Gift 38-4 GARAGE SALE on good island car. Offers. tact 112-299-2235. 39-1 Items from all over the world 11 a. m. October 11. Portable Barn Sale starting Oct. 8, 1 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 537-2311 THE LITTLE GALLERY mile up Beaver Point Rd. from Mouat's Mall wash tubs; Viking Fridg 10 cu. of the S.S. Consumers Associa< FULLY FURNISHED 10x58 MO- ft. Excellent condition; Nord- Fulford. Watch for signs. tion. Topics of discussion: NOW OPEN 653- 4222 39-1 bile home. Porch & garden 4 DAYS A WEEK mende radio & record player: disposition of store funds, use shed, perfect for retired coup- Tues. -Thurs. -Fri. -Sat. wardrobe trunk; small tables; B/W T. V. IN WORKING ORD- of building and direction. le or young couple starting Custom Framing, Paintings, fireside stool upholstered top; er, $25. New Rock Gas stove Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 pm at the out. Situated at Cedar View Prints. Cleaning and Restoring dishes; pictures; magazine with tanks, $350. 1956 Dodge old school dormitory - the Trailer Court. Ph. 537-2660 01 rack; miscellaneous items; 4-Dr. $200. 653-4416. 39-1 new Community Society build Old Prints and Deeds, etc. ing. 38-_l write Box 989, Ganges,BC. 537-2421 tfn electric blanket, dual control. STEREO SYSTEM; AMPLIFIER 36_tfn J. H. M. Lamb, St. Mary Lake, two speakers, turntable and 4 BDRM HOME IN FULFORD North end Rd. ^39-1 8 track tape recorder. $330. Harbour. Adults only. Immed- QUALITY INTERIOR 4 MAN RUBBER DINGHY WITF Phone 537 - 9236 39-1 iate possession. Available to MOBILE HOMES oars and pump new condition ^MM^M^^-^^M^^^^B^MM^^H^aK^HHM*" April 1,1976.$250/mo. Some DECORATING^ $50; Fleetwood 24" Black & yard work required. 537-9220 at Competitive Prices • CUSTOM DRAPES" white TV mahogany console, WANTED 39-1 * KNIGHT good working condition $25. 2 BDRM DUPLEX UNIT WITH * CURTAIN RODS ' Ph. 537-2193^ 39-1 carport, storage and utility *SQUIRE Will show samples YOUNG COUPLE NEED FREEZ- in home Just arrived at- er (21-29 cu. ft.) in good work- room. Available Nov. 1, $180 *MODULINE ing order. Will pay top price. per mon. Reliable people oriy FREE ESTIMATES MOUATS AMCO Call Ken or Georgie at 653- References required. No pets. "Imported biscuits" 4339 39-1 Ph. 537-5155 39-1 HOMES INC. USED 6 OR 8" LAPIDARY SAW 2 ROOM COTTAGE FOR RENT 4 Miles Sth.of Nanaimo.B.C. DANISH UPHOLSTERY Shortbread-just like Grandmas unit with motor, condition at Fulford. 653-4416. 39-1 Cheddars-delicious immaterial but workable. With 753-7181 537-9245 with cocktails. Dealer Lie. No. D-26001 or without blade and vise. Also WANTED TO RENT _ .. 652-1591 Many more to choose from, aluminum screen door. Ph. at 537-5823 39-1 VESUVIUS STORE 18 HP EVINRUDE LONG SHAFT THE SYDNEY BANKS SPIRIT" FOR FRESH FRUIT AND trade for small motor short MOUATS ual Foundation requires a fully shaft. 537-2484 39-1 VEGETABLES "SALTY SHOP" WORK WANTED serviced house on Salt Spring Open Every day 3 PURE BRED BANTAM ROOST- Island for use as an administra- 11 am - 6 pm ers. 537-5882 39-1 tive & spiritual centre. Please 537-5742 2 CATS NEED NEW HOMES SILVER-NICKEL FLUTE~WffH YOUNG FAMILY MAN WILL contact J. Wallace, solicitor 1 pure black spayed 2 yr. old case (Boosey & Hawks) $50 or do anything. Small carpentry for the Foundation or write to VALLEY AIRMARINE female; 1 bl. & wh. 6 mos. old offer. Ceme at Mixer - por- jobs, painting, gardening, etc, the Foundation at Box 869, Communication table with motor. Used for Reliable - will help build your Ganges. 537-9313 36tfn Centre for Gulf Islands male kitten. If you can help, only one yr. $100. Fiberglass . new !tome, Hans, 653-4432 VHP RADIO 537-9288 39-1 dinghy and oars mahogany 29 tfn. RESPONSIBLE COUPLE URGEN- Marine Mobile HIDE-A-BED $275; CHAIN wooden seats and floor boards tly need place to rent or pref- Box 645, Ganges, B. C. saw, $95; Power mower $95. (needs some repair) $50 or erably caretake. We are bond- 653-4429 Phone 653-4288 537-2789 39-1 offer. Inquire at white house GENERAL BACKHOE ed and references are available tfn BLACK VINYL HIDE-A-BED on left on Morning Side Di. Please phone; 653-4222. 38-2 6 matching swivel rocker WORK Fulford. Will trade any items WANTED: 2 BDRM HOME FOR 7 FT. CEDAR FENCE POSTS chair, both like new $275. for good cedar lumber or Call Bruce at 537-5107 $1 each. 537-5788 Sltfn 537-5848 39-1 retired couple, for Nov. 1, un- shingles. 39-1 37-tfn furnished. Write P.O.Box 739, NATURAL FOODS SIMMONS HIDE-A-BED $100; Ganges. 39-1 At The Salt Spring Farm, Phillips console radio, beauti- MOVING-MUST SELL JERSEY EXPERIENCED PAINTER - Vesuvius Bay Road ful piece of furniture $100. milk cow and calf $350. House Painting (Interior and RELIABLE WORKING COUPLE Hereford Angus milk cow $25 Exterior) Boat Painting, Roller need ! or 2 bdrm. house im- -near Central, 537-2285 tfn 537-2075 39-1 $250. Both gentle and easy mediately. Reasonable rent. 7 1/4" SKILSAW, 2 1/4 HP and brush. Ask for Christian, to milk. Contact Chester 537-5142 38-5 References. With fridge & PROPANE "NORDIC CONSTRUC- all ball bearings, used 9 mo. Reynolds. 653-4323 39-1 i stove if possible. 653-4374. tion Heater - for sale or rent. light service, $80. 653-4400 PAIR OF REGISTERABLE TOG $3. 00 PER HOUR INTERIOR 39-1 100, 000 to 400, 000 BTUs. after 6 pm 39_-l genburg does. Almost 2 yrs. house painting - no ceilings - Gulf Islands Propane Gas. 1964 FORD FlOO with CAMPER experienced. Charlotte Keep- RESPONSIBLE MAN WOULD Phone 537-2233 tfn old. Very reasonable to good like to rent or caretake house new brakes & muffler, good home. 537-5311 39-1 ing, 537-2395 39^1 or cottage. Call Marty 537- GYPSY CARAVAN tires, runs well, $500. 653- YOUNG WOMAN NEEDS 9236 39-1_ 4457 or 537-2849 leave mes- DANISH UPHOLSTERY work, will clean your home 658 Herald sage for Gil. 39-1 COUPLE WOULD LOVE TO Below the Bay Brentwood Bay orjio odd jobs. 537-5074.394. Victoria KROEHLER ARMCHAIR.RAIS- SMALL CARPENTRY JOBS. caretake house and gardens in color, good condition, Ph. Ph: 537-9245 and pay reasonable rent. Ex- •Quality Used "Collectibles Painting & roofing. Any job cellent local references if Furniture 'Antiques 537-2730 39_-l 652-1591 considered. Call Jack Speed, *China *Gifts with a c/o S.S.Cablevision, 537- desired. 537 - 9236 39-1 •Silver Difference SALT SPRING 5550 39-1 We pay cash for quality items AUTO WRECKERS * Free Home DEATHS Phyl & Tuppy Agar 388-8311 Estimates HELP WANTED Come in & browse 1973 Pontiac Ventura Hatch- back, 6 cyl. automatic, ^5S=S=5=B=Sfc PAUL, MRS. DOROTHY FLOR- 23, 000 miles $3, 800. YOUNG COUPLE NEED SOME- ence Paul, aged 30 years, KENTON HOUSE GALLERY * * * one to teach them conversa- passed away In the Victoria Blackburn Rd. 1964 Rambler American, 6 * Free pick-up & delivery tional Spanish. Please phone General Hospital, Victoria, cyl. automatic ...... $350. on furniture & drapes. 537-9288 39-1 October 2, 1975. She is surviv- ANTIQUES & ART OBJECTS ed by her husband Patrick in FOR THE COLLECTOR Putting on snow tires? Get Seattle, Washington* two CLOSED an extra set of rims, $4 ea. CAR SELL-OUT CARD OF THANKS children, her father and SEPT. 22 - NOV. 6 and up. Good Condition m other, Mr. and Mrs. Walter . . _ . ._ ,.37-fl * * * 64-4 dr. Silver Fairlane MRS. E. EMERSLUND WISHES T. Pappenberger, grandfather, JUICING FOR 1/2, PAYING Only one headlight? Used 24 miles - Gallon to thank all her friends and Mr. T.A. Pappenberger, all 30/lbs. deliv. any quantity, or headlights - $ 1.25. New Parts neighbours for all their kind- of Ganges, also one sister, Mrs< exchanging one gallon of fresfc * * * Low Price ness and thoughtful considera- Bernice Sam, Victoria. juice for 35 Ibs. of ripe fruit. Wrecking 1956 Zephyr, 1963 tion in her recent bereave- Funeraljervices wereJield 743-5393 35tfa Chev., 1967 Datsun 1300. PLUS ment. .. .. in the Full Gospel Church, PROPANE GAS REFILLS 537 - 5714. 39-1 Strong Pastor Moe officiated. Arrargr 9a.m. - 6p.m. ONLY 1974 3/4 TON PICK-UP 57-4 W. D. Internationa] ments by Goodman Funeral Phone 537-2233 or call at the truck, includes white deluxe 3/4 ton ANNOUNCEMENT Home, Ganges. Harbour Grocery Store in fibreglas canopy, 350 V8 en- TRUCK Ganges. All gas appliances gine, power steering, power Tractor Beam, Clearance Lights MR. AND MRS.B.STALLYBRASS sold and serviced. Brakes, automatic, radio, heavy Running well of Galiano Island are pleased Gulf Islands Propane Gas, tfn duty camper special - wide New Parts to announce the engagement CLASSIFIED ADS ARE tires with deluxe wheelcovers Low Price of their daughter, Mary Ellen only 10,000 miles, $5,600 CALL BRAD at_537 - 2023 days ACCEPTED WITHOUT AVON Backlund to Roy Frederick PREPAYMENT AS AN TO BUY OR SELL »VQN. Call: firm. Ph. 537-5692. 39-1 or 653 - 4461 nights Harding of Galiano. Their after 7pm wedding will take place on ACCOMMODATION Mrs. Guenther, collect TOMATOES READY 250 LB. 39-1 652-2837 also acorn squash, etc. Galiano Island in the near Ma la view Dr. 537-5104. 39-4 future. 39-1 Page Twenty Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975 T NOTICE NOTICE BUSINESS SERVICE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

FOR LEGION HALL RENTAE PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS GENERAL TRUCKING Meetings, parties, etc. of the Royal Canadian Legion, Contact Fred Morris, 537- Salt Spring Br. No. 92 gives 537 - 5663 tfn 2970 33tfn notice that W% net of the sales of poppies during Rem- FOR CHARTERED dotd. enbrance week 1975 will be GULF ISLANDS BRANCH CARTAGE HAULING Box 929, Ganges, B. C. BAHA1 donated to the Royal Canadian Legion fund drive for the To - Gulf Islands 537-5568 Gurkha Welfare Trust Fund. From - Vancouver WATERFRONT - A delightful 3 or 4 bedroom home, heavy shake The Gurkha Welfare Trust root. 3 Fireplaces and many extras. On about 275' sunny, secl- 537 - 5643 Fund is used for the relief of Call: BROADWAY uded waterfront. Offers to $123, 500. Terms. tfn poverty, suffering and distress INDUSTRIAL AN OLDER 3 bedroom home on about 8 1/4 acres with about of the 450,000 Gurkha veter- 450' Waterfront, Good garden, seclusion and sun, large dock. 'Music Is In You' ans and their dependants. TRUCKING LTD. Small guest cottage. Offers to $167, 500. Bring it out with; The Gurkha veterans, comrades at 254-711132-20 A. G.BOULTON 537-2624 in-arms of Canadians in World WATERFRONT LOT - Over 100' w/f. Piped water, hydro, Easy ORGAN LESSONS - PLOUGHING: ROTOTILLING: from age 8 - 80. War I and n need our help to build on. $22,500. Terms. Popular, Classical, Pedal now! 39-2 Haying, brush cutting, post- FULFORD VIEW LOT- Piped water, hydro, $15,500. $5,000 Techniques. hole digging. 653-4403 tfn cash with good terms. ACCOKDIAN LESSONS - COMING EVENTS, EXPERIENCED FALLER RESED- BOAT YARD - And Marina. Centrally located. Repair facilities All ages, Popular. -ing on Salt Spring. Call Sid and retail outlet. Good expansion potential. $165,000. MUSIC APPRECIATION May at 653-4494 for tree fell- A. G. BOULTON 537-2624 J. C. JAVORSKI 537-2832 COURSE SALTY WHEELS WEEKLY ing services anywhere in the HIGH VIEW PROPERTY - 4.49 acres, nicely treed in fir & arbut 4 - 5 yr. olds Jnr. square dance on Fridays at Gulf Islands. Building a home? us with fantastic island and ocean views. Excellent retirement 6 - 7 yr. olds Preps. Mahon Hall starting at 7 pm I'll fell the trees for your property. Try $8, 000 down. Full price $25, 900. F_prinfo. 537-2270 35-6 driveway and building site NORTH PENDER ISLAND - Nr. Hope Bay. Delightful 2 bed - Goals are, - Ear training. THE OUTER SPACE with consideration for an art- room home, completely renovated. Large Utility room, stone Rhythm, Note Reading,Co- CONNECTION istic and natural setting. Fully fireplace, electric heat. Excellent garden area and a large stor- ordination (no instrument insured. 29tfn age shed. $45, 000. necessary). Thursday, Oct. 9 - 7 & 9pm NICE VIEW LOT in Forest Hills. On hydro, phone, cablevision, Activity Centre PENINSULA CHIMNEY SERVICE piped water. Cevel building site. $1], 500. 4 Week Organ Introductory Adults $2 - Students $1 For Chimney Cleaning DALE NEILSON 537-5161 Course, $15.00. No instru- A Sun Classic Production "Furnaces ment necessary. Sponsored by Soccer Assoc, *Stoves MAYNE ISLAND - Two Building Lots side by side, 10 acres each Mrs. J. Last 537-5102 "Fireplaces on Water & Hydro. Some views of Village Bay, Investment in the Gulf Islands is a good Investment. Only $10, 000 each lot. after 1.30 pm . SOCIAL CREDIT MEETING *Boilers Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Ganges for appointments call: Will sell separately or together. HOMEMAKERS SERVICE. . . United Church Hall. Come 537-2923 PANORAMIC VIEW LOT - Beautifully wooded, high location, nr, available to the convalescent and meet Hugh Curtis, your Vesuvius. Privacy yet with hydro and piped water. Fantastic and the elderly. For more in- MLA for Saanich and the Isl- INTEGRAL LABOUR views in all directions. 1.79 acres. $22,000. formation phone Sue Ramsey, ands. 39-2 L. Hughes JOHN WATSON 537-2177 Community Worker, at 537- Phone 653-4219 7-9 a.m. S.S.I. GARDEN CLUB MEET- 39-2 ST. MARY LAKE - Delightful secluded, large older home on 9212 between 9.30 am - 12 ing. Wed. Oct. 15, 8 pm. VJ. 9 acres. Over 400' waterfront. Conservatory, 3 fireplaces. noon. tfn United Church. Color slides Self contained 1 bedroom guest suite. Guest cottage. Well land- LEISURE LANES and talk on spring flowering REAL ESTATE WANTED scaped with numerous fruit trees, protected garden area and Open Bowling by Appointnent bulbs. A large selection of meadow. Price very low $100, OOO's with Terms. Saturdays 7 - 11 pm spring bulbs will be available. SEAVIEW OR WATERFRONT REVENUE PROPERTY - Have this side by side Duplex pay for Sundays 1 - 4 pm Many at cost price or lower. property on Gulf Islands with your 'i bedroom residence. Duplex rents for a min. $230 month, Fridays 9 - 11 pm Daffodils - 10 varieties; Tulips or without buildings. Write 1 1/2 acres good garden soil. Piped water & good Well for irriga- Please reserve your spot. 6 varieties;Hyacinths - 4 var- W.McDonagh, 2242 Aldeane, tion. Close to Ganges. Asking $70, 500 with good terms. 537 - 2054. tfn ieties;Iris Reticulata, Winter Victoria, or ph.U2-478-8488. J. C. JAVORSKI 537-2832 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Aconite, etc. Everyone 38-4 INFLATION FIGHTER - Buy your groceries at cost by owning this NOTE: Meeting night and welcome. 39-1 well located retail grocery store with comfortable attached liv- TWO- TO TEN-ACRE VAC- ing quarters. Additional income from self-owned gas pumps. place changed. Now Tuesday, SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING ant waterfront on Outer Gulf 8 pm. Phone 537-2717 or 2322 of the S.S. Consumers Associa- C-3 zoning allows considerable room for expansion, Islands. Principals or agents. ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 J. C. JAVORSKI 537-2832 36-1 tion. Topics of discussion: 537-5333 days or 537-5749 CHILDREN'S CREATIVE WRIT- disposition of store funds, use eves. 39-1 of building and direction. APPRECIATE - Beautiful sea view and enjoy low maintenance ing Workshop - children's ex- Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p. m. at costs and every convenience on this new factory-built 2 bedroorr ploration into their unique cre- home overlooking Trincomali Channel. Workshop. All services. ativity, through poetry,prose,, the old school dormitory, the REAL ESTATE new Community Society build- Drapes and Appliances included. Only 38, 500. drama. - possibility for chil- ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 dren to produce and publish ing. ' 39-1 10 ACRES MAYNE ISLAND book of workshop material. SOUTH SALT SPRING RESID- Farm or subdivide this beauti- Workshop will run 8-10 wks. ents Association, General ful property within walking beg.Oct. 5, Sun. 2.30-5 pm meeting, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. distance of ferry.Underground Nan's Coffee Bar. 39-1 B. C. LAND & INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. Central Hall, children 6-12 yrs 1 power & telephone, excellent (assistance in writing for young PAINTERS GUILD - LIFE view, only 97o mortgage, easy Box 63, Ganges, B. C. ones). Children must provide drawing sessions with model terms. $36,000. 988-8455 537 - 5557 own pad type paper, black will commence Oct. 15, Act- eves. 33- 8 felt tip pens & 1 roll tri-X film ivity Room stage, 2 pm.Free LAKE VIEW AND SECLUSION - 10 acres with 3 Bedroom Post to members. Memberships $1 SALTSPRING ISLAND-BUILT and Beam house. Offered at a full price of $65,000 with 20<7o Come to Hall or contact Jez- with care and pride-architectu- rah Hearne, Cabin #7, Cedar per year. New members wel- down, balance at current bank rates. come. 39-1 rally designed 2700 square foot Beach Resort. Ok to start a new side-by-side duplex on bit late. 38-2 TIDAL WATERFRONT - 10 acres on Booth Canal. A beautiful- over 2 acres of fully serviced ly treed parcel offering seclusion with a water view. $55, 000 ACUPRESSURE - CHINESE LOST land which you may wish to with $12,500 down. _____ Massage, a preventive system strata - title. Donore Subdivi- sion, one mile south of Ganges, of health, deep pressure thera- LOST - SIAMESE CAT, LAST WANT A GARDEN? 2.2 acres near Ganges with good garden, py to 365 acupuncture points seen Swanson & Atkins Rd. off Cranberry Road. Private soil $25, 000. to break up blocks, release en- sale approx. $60.000 for each 537-2033 39-1 home. 688-9991 or 277-2882, ergy a nd restore equilibrium. FEMALE PUPPY IN VICINITY VIEW LOT - Nearly 1/2 acre Hundred Hills area. FULL PRICE I will give treatments in the collect, or apply Box 1142, $19,000. of Cedar Beach Resort, 5 mo., Ganges. 39-1 privacy of your home. Fee by black with white nose cheeks donation. Contact Jezrah and ring around neck, white GANGES HEIGHTS - Large lot over 3/4 acres in size with pan- Hearne, Cabin #7, Cedar chest and paws, white tip on oramic view over Ganges Harbour and outer islands. $23,000. Beach Resort, or Box 715, end of tail. Answers to Percy. Ganges. 38-2 FULFORD HARBOUR Over 1/2 acre within walking distance of If she has been found, we would Ferry Terminal. Level building site. On piped water and Hydro. GENERAL MEETING OF SALT appreciate her back, we iiiiss GOTO $15,900 with about 1/3 down. Spring Is. Community Society her dearly. Ph. 537-2205 and Wed. Oct. 8 at Community leave message for G.Kurz.39-1 PEARL MOTION WAYNE PEARCE Centre, (old school dorm) at 537-2248 537-2355 8 p.m. 39-1 MISCELLANEOUS MARKET OFFICE: 537-5557 RECYCLE NEWSPAPERS - 89-1 Bundled & securely tied - Friday, Oct. 10 - ONLY, 10 Leave Your a.m. - 2p.m. 39-1 Laundry & Dry Cleaning RECYCLE SATURDAYS, 10 AM IN A - 2 pm, Bottle glass only - at SUBSCRIBE TODAY green, brown, or clear. Tins TWIN GABLES washed, labels removed and Enclosed is ( ) for one years subscription squashed flat. 39-2 SPEED WASH CLASSIFIED to DRIFTWOOD. $7.00 per year in Canada "IF YOU WANT TO DRINK ONE BLOCK that's your business. If you SOUTH OF $10.00 per year - foreign CROFT ON want to stop,, that's our busi- CLASSIFIED RATES ness. Ph. 537-2471 or 537- WHARF *Pick up on your Min. Charge Name. 5044 33tfn way home 1.25 *Service charge 350 per 121b. 50 a word Semi display FOUND washer load. Address, *Bulk Dry Cleaning by qualified 1.68 an inch personnel. Clean & Steam PAIR BROWN BIFOCALS AT Approx. 8 Ib. load - 4. 50 Driftwood office. 34-1 Part loads accepted. 537-2211 to place your Classified Clip and send to DRIFTWOOD, BOX 250, DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED TUESDAY NOON! GANGES, B.C. Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD ' Page Twenty-One

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MILLER & TOYNBEE REALTY LTD. LOTS DUCK BAY Almost an acre of Wooded Wonderland, Dogwood, Arbutus, Fir and Cedar. Serviced with water, power & telephone. Driveway is in and some selective clearing. F. P. $16,500.00 on terms as 18 Bedroom home with nearly low as $5,000.00 down. I an acre of park-like surround- MOBRAE ings, near St. Mary Lake, on paved road. This home has a Large lot cleared and ready for building. Serviced with water, full basement nicely finished, power & telephone. F. P. $13, 500.00. sundeck off dining room; 2 FORREST HILLS fireplaces, electric heat, car- Cleared lot easy to build on. Serviced water, power & phone. port and storage. $58,500. Magnificent view of St. Mary Lake. Realistically priced at For an appointment to view $14,500.00. call ERNIE WATSON, WALKER HOOK K37-9.030. This 1355 sq. ft. three bedroom home his a view of Trincomali Beautifully treed this half acre can be yours for $8,500.00 with Channel, wall-to-wall carpets and two heatilator fireplaces. The down payment as low as $1, 500.00. full basement has two "roughed in" bedrooms and an area for a 100 HILLS recreation room. The lot is . 5 acres and level with good garden Large view lot. .84 of an acre. Access is in. Serviced with soil. Municipal sewer and water is provided. MLS $54,000. water, power & telephone. Priced at $16,500.00 with $5,000.00 down. DONORE Large view lot over 1 acre. Serviced water, power & telephone. Driveway is in. F. P. $18, 500.00 with excellent terms. Vendor will accept a low down payment. OLD DIVIDE Half acre lot with view. There are enough fir trees on this lot to build your own log house. Serviced with water, power & 2.4 acres on St. Mary Lake, phone. Terms available at $16, 500. 00. with a cottagette, 200 ft. of CUSHEON LAKE beach type lake shore. Price - Large view lot. . 83 acre. Serviced with water, power & phone, $40,000. Terms at least 25% F. P. $13, 000.00 on terms <® 9%. down. SMALL ACREAGES WHIMS ROAD 2.30 Acres mostly arable. Serviced with water, power & phone. P.P. $16,500.00. CHARLES WORTH ROAD 3.68 Acres 200 degrees of exhilarating view. Two building sites priced to sell at $25, 000.00. Terms available. DONORE Just over two acres with a view that is out of this world. Serviced 2.7 acre level view lot on Sky Valley Drive (off Cusheon Lake by water, power & phone and drilled well. P.P. $35,000.00 Road). Several excellent building sites. Water and power. terms <® 9%. $28,900 with terms. ROURKE ROAD ***** Over 4 acres with Panoramic view plus some arable ground. Ex, - '8 Acres on waterfront with a cottage already to use, drilled 2.66 acre lot on a southern slope with a seasonal creek. A grad- cellent terms. F. P. $25, 500.00. Try $8, OOO.'OO down. VESUVIUS ' well, pasture area, easy to ed building site. Power and water are provided. $23,000 with the beach, some terms, a $8,000 down, balance at 9 1/2%. View looking down Sansum Narrows. 4.54 acres. Serviced water, good investment, $89,000. ***** power & phone. In Residential Zoning according to latest sub- A wooded 1.07 acre view lot in Ganges Heights. $23,900 with division map. P.P. $34,000.00. Terms available. 3 bedroom home on sheltered $7,500 down, balance at 9 1/2%. BEAVER POINT tidal waterfront, includes a ***** 2.09 acres. Lake view serviced with power & phone and well by sauna room, workshop, fire- . 5 acre waterfront lot in Fulford Harbour. $22, 500 with terms. legal easement. F. P. $15, 900.00. place,, southern exposure, ***** ***** small boat dock, fruit trees, To view these and other Gulf Island properties, please contact We have larger acreages ranging in price from $1,150.00 nicely finished. Faces south. RON MCQUIGGAN. Office - 386-2911 Res. - 537-9220 per acre & up and a good selection of houses from Only $65,000. For the handyman - 2 B/R home in livable condition (requires a $24,500.00 & up. little finishing work),situated on almost an acre of lakefront. 17 Acres of good farmland, Good buy at $32,000. PHONE 537-5537 excellent water source for irri- ***** Evenings 537-5656 gation, sunny location, close Bert Timbers 537-5391 Fairly new 3 B/R home with full basement, close to ocean, 1 39-1 to village, listed at $58,000, acre with large garden area. Try your offers to $54,000. Harvey Henderson 537-4380 owner says "SELL". Will con- *****' . sider reasonable offers. 2. 85 acres with panoramic view of St. Mary Lake and the Trin- MACAULAY NICOLLS MAITLAND & CO. LTD. comali channel, good garden soil, abundance of spring water, 1730 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Lots to Build On close to all facilities, &25,000. ***** 926-6811 Anytime. Lot 13. Beddis Road 10 acre of privacy and seclusion on this lovely view property, I service the Gulf Islands specializing on the "Fenders" Seaview^ nicely wooded, sep- good well, driveway in, $45,000. North and South, situated to the south of the B. C. Gulf tic tank and driveway installed Island chain. We have a continual inventory of $18,000. BETTY VALDEZ 537-2329 39-1 properties ranging from low priced lots, homes and large acreages. When you wish to buy or sell please Lots 3 & 4, Le Pa^e Road call 2 secluded, wooded, serviced can: JOHN LIVER TE D DE VER 629-3371 Collect for fast efficient service lots. $12,900 each. Owners will accept $3, 000 down. Bal- 539-2119 ance on reasonable terms. Lot 5. Creekside Drive On & Off The Island 2 acres rough and wooded, GALIANO close to good beach, serviced, terrific view. $24,900. Will 1 GALIANO ISLAND Bas Cobanli, local potter Sister'Helen Jane (Dewar) of consider terms. and sailor has been away on a the Community of the Sisters CHARMING OLDER HOME ON 5.17 ACRES - about half gar- sailing trip to Hawaii for one of the Church was the recent i Lot 21. Mountain Park Drive den and orchard with good selection of flowers, fruit trees month and returned to the isl- guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ian Mac 1/2 acre waterfront lot, serv- and berries, the remainder wooded hillside. $50,000. and on the week end of Octob- donald,Ganges Hill. Sister iced, good anchorage, woods, er 4 and 5. Helen is on vacation in Canada West side, faces south, $31,500, WATERFRONT GOOD GROWING LAND - nearly an acre from her work with the Anglic- with south facing beach for swimming and boating. $33,200. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. an Church on Guadalcanal in Lot A, top of Fort Street, Archer for a few days were her the Solomon Islands. On Tues- ONE ACRE NEAR BEACH AND GOLF CLUB - water, power brother and sister-in-law, Mr. wooded, some sea view, day evening she gave an illus- $11,000, terms. and telephone to property. Unrepeatable value at $11, 500 - and Mrs. K. Kaun from Alber- trated talk on her work to a approximately $6,000 DOWN. Balance 8 1/2 %. ta Beach, Alberta. keenly interested audience in IMAYNE ISLAND St, George's Church Hall. NORTH PENDER ISLAND 1 Lot 24 - Woodland Drive, ser- L. A. Yellowlees has just re iviced, $10,000 - $1,000 down. LAKEFRONT LOT - faces south sheltered sea docking faci- turned to Salt Spring Island. Mr. and Mrs. Desmond J. lities nearby at $4.50 a foot a year and free launching ramp. He had been attending the Na- Crofton, Edmonton, recently 1 ERNIE WATSON $5,600 down. tional Field Trials in Williams spent their honeymoon at ihe MAYNE ISLAND Lake. He boarded the train Sunset Cottage of the groomc's 537-203Q (British Columbia Railway) in grandfather. Colonel D. G. A HALF A CRE (APPROX) LOT - on water supply. S. W. aspect .JDORSET REALXylGRQUP Prince George, heading for Crofton and Mrs. Crofton. "^[Branch Office; $9, 500. Williams Lake. Along the way Mrs. John Crofton, Ottawa, j Bayview Road, BLOCK BROS. REALTY, 3479 Dunbar St., Vancouver, B.C.39-1 the train collided with a log- • Vesuvius Bay ging truck. Fortunately, there and sons, Kevin and Neil, ; were no fatalities. Victoria, visited relatives on Salt Spring Isl. the island last week. > 537-2030 Mailing Address: Mr. and Mrs, John Allen of ' 'Box 449, Ganges Advertising serves by Terrace, B. C. were week end visitors with their daughter, Is yourmedicine chest child-proof? MORE CLASSIFIED ON PAGE informing. Mrs. Phyl Featherston. (Health & Welfare Canada) PAGE TWENTY-TWO Page Twenty-Twdt Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, October 8, 1975

REAL ESTATE! REAL ESTATE NEW MEMBERS FOR IODE AT GANGES

BY MILDRED NORTON tie work they accomplished their country in time of need. helping the poor • with educa- The chapter was fortunate H. M. S. Ganges Chapter, tion and food. in having Mrs. Knightsbridge Salt Spring Lands Ltd. I. O. D. E. met Oct. 3 in the The world-wide Federation who gave an interesting and United Churrh Hall. Two new Women's Institute is promin- informative address and ans- Select Properties members, Mrs. V.C. Prior ent and well organized in wered many questions during 3/4 ac in St. Mary Highlands with all services except sewer. and Mrs. J. Hewett were re- South Africa, ready to help teatime. Nicely treed & ready to build on for only $11, 500. terms. ceived into the Chapter. Seaview 10 acs on Watermain CROSSWORD + + <* By A. C. Gordon \ 1 near Southey Point for $40,000. (20% dn) & 1 above St. Mary Mrs. Kathleen Neal, a rec- Lake for $35, 000. ($12,000 dn) ognized water colour artist Revenue Acreages from Long Beach, California, was present. Mrs. Neal and Old berry farm close to Ganges with rented duplex, offer to Mrs. E. A. Richardson were $75, 000. members of the Piper Richard- ALSO son V. C. Chapter IODE in 10 ac south exposure with house & 5 rented units. $97, 500. Chilliwack many years ago. Hobby Farm 10 acs, 1/3 cleared & fenced. Winter stream. A beauty! Mrs. L. Sayer, Services $40, 000. (1/2 cash) Secretary reported donated ar- CALL COLLECT DICK TRORY ticles had been sent to the Eves. 537-2236 Days 537-5515 River View Thrift Shop. Also nine filled nursery bags, one Lake Frontage knitted baby vest and two 140' on quiet lake, fishing, swimming, boating, small float, scrapbooks had been sent to small cabin. $26,500. IODE Provincial Headquarters Seaview Vancouver. 3/4 ac seaview lot, western exposure $16, 000. Mrs. J. W. McAndless gave 16 Waterfront Acres the hospital report. It was de- Price to sell large new 3 BDRM cedar home, 450' sand & gravel cided to give a second radio beach, beautiful southwest expo., propane heating,spring water, for hospital use. water access. Only $95,000. CALL COLLECT BOB TARA IODE calendars are on hand Eves. 653-4435 Days 537-5515 and may be purchased for $1. It is regretted that Mrs. F. Fantastic Seaview Acreage K. Parker, Education Secret- 3 BDRM new home on 10 acs. Good drilled well. Privacy. Out- ary, is seriously ill and in a standing value at only $67,500. Terms available. Victoria Hospital. 557 Ft. Waterfront Mrs. B. E. Hardie reported ACROSS 50 - Rubidium (chem.) 9 - Roman 550 Over 43 acs of prime exposure. Private access. A rare opportun- the business of the Zone Meet- 1 of Know- 52 - Mean Sea Level 10 - Thick-skinned ity to secure a retreat. $73,000. ing at Lake Cowichan. An in- ledge (abb.) animal vitation from HMS Ganges 4 - Game bird 54 - Flavor extract 12 - A missed rowing Waterfront Building Lot 11 - American 56 - Endure stroke 1.2 ac, serviced, sheltered waterfront. Close to ferry.$33, 500. Chapter to hold the September wild cat 59 - Animal 15 - Phenyl (chem.) CALL COLLECT MEL TOPPING 197C Zone meeting in Ganges 13 - Aerial train 60 - Zeus' beloved 16 - Lampreys Eves. 537-2426 Days 537-5515 was accepted. 14 - Building part 62 - Shoots covertly 18 - Sodium (chem.) Mrs. Knightsbridge, sister 17 - Black 65 - Daisies 20 -Mrs. Fowl 19 - The swiftest 66 - Grains 22 - Types of musical GALIANO ISLAND of Mrs. S. G. Paterson was animal DOWN Instruments guest speaker for the afternoon 21 - Circle part 2 - Flowers 23 - Australian bird 5 acres gently sloping woodland overlooking Active Pass, near Leaving Canada when a school 24 - South Latitude 3 - Educational 26 - Poetical "always" Village & ferry $27,500. girl and having lived in South (abb.) Orders (abb.) 27- Sine Die (abb.) 25 - Vegetables 4 - Pronoun 30 - Loud outcries Africa about 40 years, Mrs. 28 - Everyone Indi- 5 - A brew 32 - Game bird 10 acs, 366' W.F., south exposure, view, $45,000. LowD.P. Knightsbridge gave an author- vidually (abb.) 6 - Marine 34 - Musical note 6 baL, 9 l/2<7<>. itative address on many aspect 29 - Time division crustaceans 36 - For example of life in Durban. An explana- (abb.) 7 - Latin Technical (Latin Abb.) Beautiful home, acre park-like W.F.,superb view,Good design, tion of the divisions between 31 - Navy shore Organization 38 - .. .orney Near New. Post & Beam, fireplaces, 3-4oom guest suite, 4 patrol (abb.) (abb.) 42 - Lord (abb.) peoples in South Africa preced- 33 - Phonograph 8 - In reference to 43 - .. .en Hills of children's rooms, master ensuite. View by appt. only. $98,000 ed the description of women's parts Rome on terms. clubs and organizations and 35 - Mrs. Deer 45 - Parched JEAN LOCKWOOD Galiano Island 37 - Exclamation ANSWERS ON 49 - Wise 39 - Public convey- 51 - Blissful Eves. 539-2442 Days 539-2250 ance (abb.) 53 - Weight unir 40 - Public announce- . PAGE 55 - 'Vive .. roi!" PENDER ISLAND NO BEER ments 57 - The snaky letter 11 acre Island 41 - Young birds 58 - ...Ito, a theater of prey TWENTY-THREE district Small beach, cabin, sheltered moorage, in South Gulf Islands, 44 - Samarium (chem.) 60 - Exists Low price $60,000. 46- Thus 61 - Exclamation Half Acre Waterfront FOR FIVE 47 - Right Reverend 63 - Correspondence (abb.) afterthought Treed W.F., access & moorage. Water & sewer. $20,000. 48 - Engagements 64 -Thus View WEEKS Sweeping south-view Lot, with Water & sewer. $12,000. Strike of the Pacific Brewers Treed Lots Distributors truck drivers has Select Building lots, garden soil, water, power & phone. From closed the Harbour House $6, 000. Public House for more than a - THE LION'S MANE- 24 Acres of Perfection month now. Over 600* W.F., S^exposure, Small Cove moorage, pebble Every part of the province . BYF.W.F. given out. No one won the beaches. 7 ac cleared & fenced, Orchard of 20 TREES. Several of British Columbia has felt the Zone Chairman Jerry Med- seven numbers Jackpot of good wells PLUS piped water - Beautifully made LOG home. effect of the teamsters' strike. calfs first Zone Meeting at $145 — if at first you don't Lg.L.R. Stone FP, Lg.Kit., 4 pc bath. Uility Stg.room, 3BDF& Hardest hit are those hotels Saturna on September 21 was succeed etc. The next Bingo dining rm.,garage - 2 storey shed. Green House. $139, 000. that deal in beer almost exclu- an unqualified success. The will be on October 18 at the CALL MANFRED & GAYLE BURANDT sively. turnout was ex cellent with all Agricultural Hall. Pender Island 629-3271 Sign on the pub door noti- eightClubs in the Zone repres Plans are well under way fies the public, "no beer due tc ented. for our Club's Hallowe'en SALT SPRING LANDS LTD., Box 69,GANGES,B.C. 537-5515 strike". Dance on October 25 at the 39-1 Draught beer can still be The first Zone Meeting Hall. This will be our "Lion- obtained in some Victoria pubs; each year is very important. ism can be Fun" night. See nevertheless, beer is not It allows the various Clubs to Lion Vic for information. flowing far or freely. exchange ideas and obtain Our Annual Bottle Drive CLASSIFIED DEADLINE Same sign, "No beer is exhi help in solving problems will take place on October • bited at the Government Liquor early in the year. As a result, 12. For further information Store in Ganges. all Clubs can make sure that contact Harry (bottle drive) TUESDAY everything is in shipshape or- Lane. der before the District Gover- No printable jokes from the nor makes his annual tour of " last meeting in spite of val- inspection. Congratulations tc iant efforts oy three members Zone Chairman Jerry! Also, Has anyone a good, slightly many thanks to the host Club used joke book that the wri- and the Saturna ladies who ter could have to give to our provided the tasty refresh tail Twister, our President WE HAVE MOVED ments. and our Secretary (alias Z.C. Welcome to Lionism: We ? Please Help! The situation extend to Jim Burrows, Ned has reached critical propor- Easton, and Jim Johnston a tions. hearty welcome to the Mayne To Charlesworth Road Island Lions Club. These new WHEREVER YOU DRIVE... ( Second driveway on left) Lions officially became mem WHATEVER THE NEED bers of our group at our last "WE HAVE THE UNIT INDEED meeting when the Zone Chair Large or small man conducted an initiation We have them all! CARPETS DRAPERY UPHOLSTERY ceremony for them. This CHRYSLER VALIANT meeting was also the occasior PLYMOUTH DART of the Zone Chairman's offi- 5DGE COLT cial visit to our Club so it was 1ICKET DODGE TRUCKS very fitting that we should CHARLIE CLIFF &alt Spring ®pljoi?terp have three new members at Sales Representative this time. BINGOJ Our September UNCAN CHRYSLER 537-503? Bingo was a financial success 5S38 Trans-Canada Hwy with $150 in prizes being EDUNCAN. B.C. 784-8144 Wednesday, October 8, 1975 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Twenty-Three HERE IS THE PRESIDENT OF SALT SPRING LIONS TAKING TWO CHEQUES IN ONE EVENING Appliances 'SPEED QUEEN WASHERS - DRYERS DISHWASHERS 'GIBS0N :FREEZERS - STOVES • FRIDGES "MODERN MAID MICRO WAVE OVENS , Enquire about our SPECIAL DISCOUNT THE ISLANDS FIREPLACE SHOP 'Valcourt Business Centre 537-5012

$ DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED Lions Are Richer By 2800 In Two Cheques TUESDAY NOON

On Thursday, Oct. 2, the While here on his official Bourdin presenting a cheque Salt Spring Island Lions Club .visit to Salt Spring Island. for $816 to Lion Tom Portlock played host to a number of Leffler presented the 100<7o on behalf of the Chamber of Lions dignitaries. Those visit- Secretary Award to Lion Phil Commerce. The cheque rep- •SALMO ing were District Governor Sawford in token of his record resents the net proceeds from "HALIBUT CHff Leffler, from Parksville as secretary of the club during May Day. It will be used on •con and his Cabinet Secretary, 1974-1975. the Recreation Complex. Ben Burns; Zone Chairman Mowbray presented Past Tom Harcus of the Recreation Jerry Medcalf from Mayne Is- District Governor Tom Port- Commission presented Lion land and Past District Govern- lock with the Extension Chair- Tom Portlock with a cheque or Chuck Mowbray from Vict- man Award for 1974-1975. for $2,000 also to be used on oria. First picture shows Gerry the Recreation Complex. Pre- sentation is seen in the second picture by Don Cunningham. NEWSMAN WINS CHEQUE REMODELLING-RENOVATIONS

Stan Stodola, editor and mention for a series on region- LOT BUT NO LUCK FINISHING-CABINETS publisher of the Osoyoos Times al planning in the Comox Val- CALL: has won the top award of $500 ley, Shanks for articles on the (From Page Fourteen) in MacMillan Bloedel's 13th history of the man who gave annual journalism competition his name to the Mount Wad- dington Regional District, and The pattern continued. What Harry Penny 537-5010^^ for writers on British Columbia ever I touched turned to dross. weekly and semi-weekly news- Sopow for a story on the root Gov. Certified Journeyman Carpenter • causes of drug addiction and Until, at the Tsawwassen 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE papers. wharf my luck changed and we The second prize of $250 alcoholism as seen by social workers in Quesnel. had no problem boarding the went to Paul De Groot of the ferry without a reservation. Powell River News, and 'hon- Judges in the competition were Cecil Ramsden, publisher With an hour to spare, we ourable mentions, each worth went to the coffee bar, lock- $100, were awarded to John of the Nanaimo Free Press, ing the car. Unfortunately, it Cooper of the Courtenay Corn- David Ablett, senior editor of was suddenly back to normal CEMENT MASON ox District Free Press, Neville the Vancouver Sun, and Frank and I realized I had left the Shanks of the North Island Anfield, vice-president and key in the car. TOP QUALITY FINISHING (Port Hardy) Gazette, and Eli Vancouver manager, McKim Sopow of the Cariboo (Quesnd) Advertising. A fellow passenger gave me FLOORS .. . PATIOS . . . Observer. Since wiriting their winning a deft exhibition of working Peter Downes, MB's vice- entries De Groot has moved to without keys. With the aid of SJDEVYAUCS efc . . . president, corporate communi- the Parksville-Qualicum Beach a bent wire, he had the door 'AND cations, presented the awards Progress, Cooper has become open in seconds. He was very here Thursday night during the a teaching assistant at the Uni- modest about it. EXPOSED AGGREGATE 57th annual convention of the versity of B. C., and Sopow "I work on the ferries," he ( Over 2.0 years experience j B. C. Community Newspapers has joined die Prince George explained, "and it happens Association. Citizen. all the time." HARRY WILLIAMSON 537-2322 R- &• *• GANGES Stodola's winning entry was a series of news stories and ed- itorials seeking the retention of medical X-ray services in FOR THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN (FIRST Osoyoos after the provincial SEE YOUR Medical Care Commission had CREDIT UNION ordered them terminated. De Groot won his award for feature story on the many AFTER OCTOBER 1st NO CHARGE TO community services of a Pow- ell River pioneer. OVER 65's FOR CHEQUING-HONEY Cooper received honourable |S|H|A|S|T|A|SBO|A|T|S ORDERS-TRAVELLERS CHEQUES BYRON EXCAVATING On daily Balance 67, 'Plan 24' account. • PERCOLATION TESTS __ Minimum monthly or • SEPTIC TANKS & 7*% 'Special Savings' account. DRAINAGE FIELDS • DRIVEWAYS UP TO 107. — on term deposit • HOUSE EXCAVATIONS DUNCAN & DISTRICT • WATERLINES CREDIT UNION • WELLS TO 18 FT. R.R 1 Lower Ganges Road 537-2882 Box 584» Ganges, B. C., SALT SPRING ISLAND 537-5587

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UNDER WRAPS UNTIL NEXT SUMMER BRINGS NEW SEASON AT S EA GAS TANKS ARE TARGET AS BOWLERS PRICES RISE OF Effect of gasoline price in- THE creases has resulted in a rash of gas thefts, reports a Salt WEEK Spring service station. Truck left outside overnight Bowlers of the week at Leis- even had the filler pipe ure Lanes in Ganges last week rammed out by a crowbar to were Dan Bedford, with 240, syphon out gas despite a theft 257 and 244 for 741 and Ruth lock in the neck of the filler. Bedford, whose 227, 256 and Owner was echoing the 303 totalled 786. plaint of all iGlanders, that New to the 300 Club are Flo theft and dishonesty have Kavanagh, 334; Molly Aker- reached an unprecedented le- man, 325 and Ruth Bedford, 3 vel among the islands. 303. Considering crpT a Trip? - ' ANADA, U.S.A. or EUROPE Mayfair Let us have the opportunity to Shopping A help you in your requirements. Centre Victoria V W.(Bumps) IRWIN 537-5696 WATERFALLS before the first white men islands, pondered in the early .Salt Spring Island Representative penetrated the surrounding 60*s the Company's withdrawal, If you're considering taking a trip, phone me. AND PARK mountains,, Then it became a and the sale of the ferries to L IF NO ANSWER CALL IAN AT: 386-3277 ARE WELLS resting and layover place for the B. C. government. those Tew overlanders who tried The personal quality of the GRAY PARK to make it to the Cariboo gold company had allowed the emplo Mankind has always been rush from the east by land. yees to offer more than a set fascinated by water ~ by its The road to Wells Gray shift wage and time. Many volume, its Dcauty and especi turns norm fran Clearwater. It times, when the Cy Peck would ally by its force. Perhaps now- is not yet paved, but it is well be missing on one cylinder for a Say here in British Columbia is the maintained. Glorious glimpses day and slowing down as the sheer impact of water more of the Clearwater River vie day's schedule came to an end visible than in Wells Gray Pro- with the mountain scenery fur- Doug Dane and Mr. Hawksworth vincial Park, where 12 named ther afield from this road, engineers on the Cy Peck, and a score of unnamed water would spend a night in the Some of the awesome cata- Merry Christmas falls awe the visitor. engine room carrying out nece- Each has its own type of racts within the park are just ssary repairs. Some Fulford impact. Mighty Dawson Falls, a few steps from a parking Scaiiwags would give a hand to for example, dominates its area; some involve a bit of a lifting any heavy machinery and environment with the sheer hike.... but everyone is well offering a hand when needed. 4 times a year. volume of seething, rushing, worth the traveller's time. Six On September 1, 1961, the boiling white water that floods of the named falls -- Helmc' British Columbia government over its brink, while higher ken, Dawson, Majerus, Mea- took over the ferry service. Helmcken seems to fall forever dow, Horseshoe and McDoug- In July of 1960^ a cabinet into a glroious cauldron. all -- are on the Murtle River meeting had been held on Salt Wells Gray Park is located that twists from Murtle Lake to Spring Island by the joint Cham in the east-central part of the Clearwater River. The • bers of Commerce of the islands British Columbia,, in the Cari- others are scattered around the At the meeting, Highways Mini boo Mountains. Travelling park, on the many creeks ster P. A. Gaglardi said he north-east from Kamloops or and rivers within its boundar- wouldn't buy any 40 year old southwest from Jasper on Yell ies. ferries. If trie government took owhead Highway 5, plan to over te said, it would be an turn north to Wells Gray at A FERRY TALE up to date service with new Clearwater. ( From Page Eighteen ) ships. Nested close to the beauti The Cy Peck was tied up at ful and pastoral North Thomp- When Joe Lautman passed Fulford, running only when son River where the waters of away, Charles Horel succeeded other ferries were in dock. The the smaller but more turbulent him as director for the Ferry Motor Princess was changed to Clearwater join it, Clearwater Company. Gavin Mouat, having the Pender Queen, and the Geo. was a favourite fishing spot advocated the impressive system Pearson ferry was sold and takinj for the Shuswap Indians long of communications between the its place was the Vesuvius Queen. The Salt Spring Queen was purchased by the B. C. gov- ernment to service the islands' with the Saanich Peninsula. 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