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SEVENTEENTH YEAR, NO. 25 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1976 $7.00 PER YEAR IN CANADA, 20c COPY Graduates make farewells as school closes

There were 45 graduates in the in the school gymnasium when the Invocation was given by Rev. Superintendent Robert Huestis the graduates and Arthur Buiten- lists last week when Gulf Islands program was launched by Salt Vern McEachern. introduced himself as a new boy werf replied for the senior class. Secondary School students made Spring Elementary Choir, followed Principal, R.D. McWhirter, op- among the old students. He has Former school principal on Salt their farewells to the island school. by Ami Newman. Gulf Islands ened the ceremonies and introduc- served the district for a year or so. Spring Island, Jack Evans review- Graduation Day was Friday and Secondary School Band, under the ed the chairman of the Gulf Islands Presentation of scholarships ed the years for the graduating it was a full day for many students. baton of Wilf Davies, was part of School Board, Mrs. Anne Foerster, then took place. students. Formal ceremonies took place the entertainment program. who offered her congratulations. Brien Foerster bid farewell to (Turn to Page Four) LOTS Weaving BOARD TO ISSUE CARDS FOR i« was to« At Galiano FERRY TRAVEL IN ISLANDS Big for The Capital Regional Board has Campbell later explained that Wharf ROOM Saturday agreed to undertake on behalf of the Capital Regional District vot- the B.C. Ferry Authority the ers' lists would be used in conjunc- Large earth mover on the issuance of identification cards for tion with the project and that Queen of Sidney on Friday after- It's the big day for the weavers noon was unable to get off at Long and spinners on Galiano on Satur- Gulf Islands residents to use for temporary employees will be hired ABOARD reduced ferry fares. to complete the issuance of identi- Harbour. The machine proved day. wider than the approach. School is out, spring is late and Regional board Chairman Jim fication cards as quickly as possible Exhibition and sale of weaving to those persons who qualify. the ferries are not running to and spinning will be staged in Campbell advised the board on Machine, operated by Randall capacity. Galiano Hall on Saturday from 11 June 23 that the provincial gov- Regional Director George Hei- Logging, had previously negotiated On Saturday the Vesuvius am to 4 pm. ernment had agreed to pay the nekey later suggested that the the apron at Long Harbour, but Queen, doing the Vesuvius-Crofton entire cost of the program, if the cards bear some indication of some alterations have been under- n. was carrying a few cars. There Small admission fee will be district was willing to assume the pensioners' status to serve two taken there while the equipment far more empty spaces than charged. responsibility of issuing the cards. purposes. was in use on Mayne Island. cars. On Sunday there was a near- half-load at midday going from Fulford to Swartz Bay. The later afternoon sailing from Swartz Bay REGION FIRMLY FAVOURS PROPOSAL was thinly spotted with automo- biles and the heavy trip, from the island to Swartz Bay at 4.30, could have carried many more cars. FOR EXPERIMENTAL SEWER PLANT New ferry. rates have seared would-be passengers away from Regional District stands firmly any proposal to install an experi- Victoria and gained the approval of If the province departments of the ferries. with the provincial government on mental sewer system on Salt the chairman, Jjm Campbell and municipal affairs, health and eco- Spring Island. the executive. nomic development decide to insti- When the project was unveiled "The Regional Board and the tute a test it will establish for to a Ganges Sewer Committee engineering staff are 100% behind future use the value of the fermen- Police officers are moved around meeting last week it met with a cool any project to install an experimen- tation process devised by the reception from the spokesmen for tal plant in Ganges," said Director Ganges agricultural engineer, Lio- the Capital Regional Board, Direc- Heinekey. nel Coulthard. RCMP Detachment at Ganges Ryttersgaard of Courtenay. tor George Heinekey and Engineer has lost some constables and there Const. D.A. Lindsay goes to Norman Howard. The province has expressed are new faces about town. Burnaby on July 15 and replacing Mr. Heinekey told Driftwood interest in installing a Coulthard Doug Lindsay is Const. E. Main- afterwards that he was unable to high-temperature bacteriological Replacing Const. Ray Peach is waring, who arrives on Salt Spring express support for the scheme as processing unit in conjunction with Closed Daryl Simmonds, coming from Port from Courtenay with his wife and it had not been approved by the a coal filter. The plant has been Wicket services will be closed Alberni. Const. Gary Field leaves two children. executive of the board. devised and tested but it has never at all Island Post Offices and there on June 30 to Shawnigan Lake and Cpl. Ray Stelter remains with Following the Ganges meeting been tried out in a municipal will be no rural route deliveries on in his place is Const. Frank the detachment. he went to the board's offices in setting. Dominion Day, July 1. Page Two GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976 SHE WAS MAKING POTS WHEN THINGS WERE TOUGH IN 1952

Margarete Spriggs began mak- Margarete's work has been materials, painting supplies, An assortment of kitchen bout- theSpriggsin charge the hobbies ing pots when she couldn't find any bought by the National Gallery of candle making and copper enamel- ique items allow for a diversified are innumerable. work>ack in 1952. She arrived out Canada to represent the country ling. Island Handcraft House, and with from Germany 24 years ago and overseas and her pottery was was broke, so she took to fetching exhibited at Expo '67. her own clay, and shaping her own pots soon discovering it was enjoy- Island Handcraft House sells able as well as providing a liveli- equipment and materials for the hood. weaver. Herbs and mordants can Margarete Spriggs began Is- be bought for dying the carded land Handcraft House in Victoria, fleece. and now, with the intentions of Potter's supplies include equip- retiring, she and her husband have ment and materials as well as a come to the island to operate a variety of Margarete's own pott- store on the same lines as the ery. Victoria outlet and to take things Macrame supplies are part of easier. the operation, along with beadwork For all your travel needs call: OLIVE LAYARD AT 537-5455 If no answer ZENITH 6327 (BRENTWOOD) P.O. Box 40, Brentwood Plaza 1207 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, B.C. tin Salt Spring Mobile Home Estate Brinkworthy Road, R.R. 1, Ganges MOBILE HOME SITES FOR RENT ATTRACTIVE SETTINGS - WIDE LOTS Completely Serviced - All Underground MOBILE HOMES AVAILABLE 537-2076 tfn Brilliant sun greets newlyweds 'ASIDE KITCHI in Salt Spring garden ceremony Beside Vesuvius Ferry Overlooking the Bay In brilliant sunshine and inthe Mudge referred to the "pastoral dy Horel, Tarrie Horel and Trisha FRIDAY NIGHT - FISH FRY presence of several hundred guests scene". Service was in English and Westcott, the bride's niece. Flower Ginni Marie Horel, daughter of followed a modern style. girl was Christina" Wiklund, cousin Seafoods Galore Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horel, of the bride, from Oakville, Ont. 6pm-8pm Cusheon Lake became the bride of Ceremony took place at a small Ushers were Wayne Ostapo- THURSDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY Dale Anthony Ostapowich, son of altar constructed for the occasion. wich, Leduc, Alta., Douglas Kilian, REGULAR MENU PLUS SEAFOOD SPECIALS Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ostapowich, Following the marriage cere- Duncan and Eddie Horel. Ring- Russel, Man., on Saturday after- mony, a nuptial mass was celebrat- bearer was Brett Jurica, the bride's Upper Deck & Lower Deck ed and the bride and groom nephew. No reservations needed noon, June 19. The wedding took place in the received Holy Communion togeth- MUSICIANS Restaurant and take-out open er. While the register was signed, Every day of the week garden at the home of the bride's parents. The officiating priest. Several hundred guests sat in Dagmar Kilian and Tarri Horel For meals, snacks and ice cream treats chairs arranged to form pews in the played the theme from Dr.Zhivago. ^- 10.30 am - 7 pm Rev. Fr. William Mudge was a family friend and has known the garden. Both bride and groom are TRY OUR TAKE-OUT SUPPERS bride since she was a little girl. employed by Northern Engineering Matron of honour was Cherryl Company, of Calgary. They have 537-2249 Only hesitation in the ceremony Jurica, of Salem, Oregon and best spent a lot of time in the North 7 occurred when the Horel cows man was Miles Glasman, of Russel West Territories, in Inuvik, Fort started to bellow during the initial Man. Simpson, the McKenzie Basin and stages. Taking it in his stride, Fr. Attending the bride were Wen- other areas. Both bride and groom are engineers. While the newly married couple were meeting their guests in the SECESSION FROM REGION IS receiving line, chairs were remov- COME ed and tables set out in the garden. Buffet style dinner was served to the entire gathering. TO MONEY'S ONLY ANSWER Following dinner, the assembly moved to the Gulf Islands Second- WHERE Money Bros, and Pederson desk thumping of both parties ary School for a dance. Music was Ltd.. of Saturna Island, have filed a when the bull dust twins Barrett supplied by Phil Fischer and his request for the cancellation of their and Williams returned to suck the group from Victoria. THE Certificate of Public Convenience public tit, instead of kicking them Mr. and Mrs. Ostapowich are and Necessity, the vehicle by which out the door for bringing B.C. to living in Calgary. INTEREST IS! they have distributed water" over a near-bankruptcy. limited area on Saturna. (1) The cure: allow Saturna to Jim Money has presented Drift- get out of the Capital Region. These people have delayed our GULF ISLANDS gives you: wood with a copy of the letter from his company to the Water Comp- island plan four years, increased FLORISTS troller in Victoria. He pulls no our taxes, raised the cost of a home 14%. put their salaries up at will, *Flowers punches. Here is Mr. Money's *Potted Plants * free personalized cheques plaint: loaded us with costly permits, and * low service charges * * * got under the feet of the men who *Cut Flowers * monthly itemized statements Herewith the financial state- are trying to do something. *Gift Items * free deposits, over-the-counter withdrawals ments of Money Bros. & Pedersen (2) Return the $74,423.67, tax McPhillips Ave Ltd. as demanded by your office. extortion so as we can build up our 537-5021 The water system is steadily (Turn to Page Twenty-four) deteriorating and requires much work and money to keep it running features: and to bring it up to standard. High taxation and Government Just Arrived meddling have brought our little * 8% per annum family company near to bankrupt- * Interest calculated monthly cy, and we are unable to-carry on POLAROID * interest paid monthly under present conditions. We. * no minimum monthly balance necessary therefore, ask for the cancellation of our Certificate of Public Conven- ience and Necessity. GLASSES Come in today. If you're not yet a member, we'll The meeting with Government show you how easy it is to join. departments concerned, three years- ago accomplished nothing & beyond to call a Second meeting in 30 days, which has not been called Duncan and District as yet. POLAROID Ironically, the federal govern- Credit Union ment offers a blank cheque to any Head Office Mill Bay Branch Asiatic country for pure water CLIP-ONS 115 Ingram St. Deloume Rd. distribution, but not tor Canadians. Duncan, B.C. Mill Bay, B.C. Saturna Island cannot get a cent, in 746-4171 743-5534 spite of the fact our little company has been robbed during the last Crofton Branch Salt Spring Is. Branchranch]! five years of S74.423.67 in taxes, Ganges Pharmacy 8152 York St. Lower Ganges Rd. excluding. 7% tax, fees. gas. "*J HoursHoiirq-: 9.30a0 Vlam - f6.00pt nf>nm * Crofton, B.C. Ganges, B.C. trucks, permits, income tax. and. Les Rarnsev Keith Ramsev i 246-3211 537-5587 J you name it, we have paid it! 537-5534 Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Three Wouldn't it be marvellous if some- one thought up something actually RACE AROUND THE ISLAND beautifying for the community and * •* •* * then put up a small, (correctly ' ofte frank spelt) plaque informing us that this For iveek end of July 17 and 18 was done by Graduates of such-and such-a-year? I feel the wave of gratitude that this would generate K -K H The date is set for the Salt by that date so that handicaps can would actually be felt by the by nchards Spring Sailing Club's annual epic be allotted Driftwood was told. graduates in question and maybe Race-around-the-Island on July 17 help them along in their careers. and 18. everything. -I am delighted they are And our post boxes and barns The race is now in its third year. so happy to have graduated and and walls'will look the better for it. At 20, I knew I was right. At 50 watch the progress of the Olym- Each successive year has drawn have learnt to read and write (it's If you absolutely MUST do this, I discovered everyone else was pics. * * * more competitors so it's safe to say fun isn't it?) but I find it hard to kids, don't put it on the old barns wrong. And that's not growing up: this will be the biggest ever. keep up that kindly thought in the and places of historical interest as it's growing old! Another reader was disappoint- * * * Visiting sailors are invited to face of these slogans everywhere. it does ruin any photographs one ed over the end of the airline strike. .join the fleet of 'round-the-Island- (Imagine how maddening it was might want to take of old Salt Josie Utley is the life of the They could have brought down the ers, providing they register one party. When Windsor Utley enter- the year some nitwit wrote "GAD 6 -Spring. Stick it up on your own government, she asserted, if the week in advance of the July 17 something-or-other" in the town. houses and fences. tains, guess who does the work? end hadn't come. I couldn't see it, starting date. Must have been someone who In the meantime, good luck to She's the gourment cook around but I felt sorry for her, crying in her graduated from a nursery school!) you Grad'76's in your several the Utley place and 1 forgot it! Not beer for an elusive Tory govern- To register, all sailors (visitors choices of professions. that Windsor can't cook. It's just Sure, I know we would all like to ment. Believe me, the Tories are and Salt Springers) must phone or make some kind of mark in the Anyone going into the paint- that somebody has to clear up the men of great character! They have write Phyllis Sinclair at Box 1035, world but why start with this one? removing business? kitchen afterwards, I learned vig- to be to stay with it the way they Ganges, 537-9327 by July 10. It is orously. Seems to me that's a have after so many disappoint- imperative that registrations be in common complaint among the wo- ments. 1 reassured her. 1 reminded men of the world. her that the smartest Conservative * * * DUNCAN MOBILE SALES \vho ever saw power in Canada was HOMCO INDUSTRIES He had to wear a hat; his hair R.B. Bennett. He lost out and Duncan Fair was still wet. Wonder who that promptly vvcnl to drown his sorr- Modular and Mobile Homes was! I'll bet his name was Fred! ows permanently in English beer. BOBLAVOIE * * * There are no dregs in beer! Sheep Breeders Association Had a call from a man who * * * will stage the annual sale in Duncan on Saturday. July 17 in the Ph. 537-9340 doesn't overly admire Trudeau's Large earth mover was wedged Salt Spring Island Representative DR. #26082 tfn performance as Prime Minister. on the ferry apron at Long Harb- Duncan Fair Grounds. His television had been playing up, our. Neither the driver, nor the Commencing at 12 noon, the when the cablevision line was ship's company was sure of how to sale will accept registered and severed. But he was highly suspi- get him moving. "And to think that commercial animals. cious that it was engineered by he didn't pay a cent," murmured Earlier report on the fair show- ed a wrong date for the event. A.R.HARDIE & ASSOCIATES Ottawa to ensure that he had to an interested bvstandcr. BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORS P.O. Box 3, Ganges, Salt Spring Island A.R. Hardie, B.C.L.S. Res. Phone: Communications and gladness 537-5333 537-5749 ttn

end. Then" they gave me some This means 1 read "Ivory already bundled-up sticks and told Neige" every time I pick up the WATER WELLS and paint me to count them and put the soap packet and I don't want to number of red sticks down under read it at all. TRI-K DRILLING the letter H, the number of green I also read every stupid notice Serving the Gulf Islands for 10 years BY JOAN RAESIDE sticks under the letter T and the anywhere and here is the point of NEWEST HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE I remember very vividly the day number of yellow sticks under the this rigamarole coming up now: I I learnt to read. I was sitting on the letter U. Now this seemed odd to am reading "GRAD "76" every- Call any time 478-5064 (Victoria) lap of the lady who ran a small me as I now knew that H, T, U did where and it maddens me. kindergarten. not stand for Red, Green, Yellow. I, along with just about every- or Ken Whyte 537-2954 (Ganges) tfn Her name was Miss Parsons, However I merely translated the body else, wish them the best of which I thought was something to grown-up's thought (which I found do with parsley which, to me, out later stood for Hundreds, Tens brought up on the Tales of Beatrix and Units) to R, G and Y and for a Potter, seemed very suitable. little while made some (and maybe She opened up a small limp my only) progress in "math". book with pictures of a nice-looking SIMPLE TALES collie dog and told me that those I must have been a simple "Inflation Fighters" black marks underneath the picture infant as I read the adventures of said "See, Rover run", and also Rover, who did little but chase "Run, Rover, run". after large balls or watch beside Check these and other not-advertised Specials throughout I was astounded at the thought. little girls' dollies, with as much Indeed he did run and I did see him interest as I now read more the store ! running. exciting books. One child I know WALL OVEN What a marvellous invention when faced with such sentences as OSCILLATING SPRINKLERS SPEC 3.99 this was, I could read. Anything. "See the aeroplane go up, up. See WESTINGHOUSE 'SELF-CLEAN' From then on things became the aeroplane go down, down" S very exciting and I tried reading said with irritation, "Well, for WHEELBARROWS SPEC EA 14.88 Spec. Ea. 549 everything and must have got some Pete's sake, can't it make up its funny answers. Even the arithme- mind?" Different generations! 3 H.P. TILLER « EA *279 tic lesson took on a different This knowledge I now find is WOOD & COAL RANGE dimension with this new know- a mixed blessing, in fact it is even a 0 n.r. SPEC. EA. ENTERPRISE QUALITY ledge. curse. I now have to read every- I had been sat down at a low thing, I can't possibly switch off Spec. *449 table and given some small sticks and if anything written is around I LAWN CHAIRS SPEC EA.! 1.55 in three colours and been told to read it with as much concentration LAWN CHAISE SPEC EA 17.95 GALV.GARBAGE CANS bundle them up in tens. This I (but less interest) as I read about suppose I managed to do in the the doings of the collie-dog. SpCC> Ea< 6 66 PING PONG TABLES SPEC EA 69.99 ' 16" PERT. SPREADERS ir 11.95 Bamboo Rakes 20" Size ^EC 19.95 Standard Rake (_ Spec. Ea. 2.25 Mirror Tiles Giant Size Carton of 6 Spec. Ea. 2.75 Plain • Spec. Ctn. 4.35 Gold Vein-Ctn. 5.55 HOT ELEC. TRAYS SPEC EA 9.88 Antique Gold Vein 5.75 ELEC. CORN POPPERS IT 10.88 P EC ELEC. BUN WARMERS ! A 11.95 40 W LIGHT BULBS G.E. STEAM IRONS SPEC EA 21 .88 Spec. 2/49c 3 SPEED BLENDERS SPEC EA 22.88 50' GARDEN HOSE ELEC. PERCOLATORS ir 26.98 Spec. Ea. 3.19 Your very own department store Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm 537-9711 McPhillips PHONE 537-5552 MOUAT'S Sunday 12 noon-6pm Avenue Page Four GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, June 30, 1976 Ijslanbjs Brifttooob Graduation (From Page One) Valedictorian was Jeanette Lar- Published at Ganges, Salt Spring Island son. In the Province of British Columbia, every Wednesday LIST OF GRADUATES Graduates were Shinichi Aiura, Member: Rotary exchange student from Canadian Community Newspapers' Association Japan; Kerry Akerman, Catherine British Columbia Community Newspapers' Assoc. Andress, Gary Bogdanovich, Kellie Bourdin, Arthur Buitenwerf, Pam- Editor: Frank G. Richards ela Byron, Richard Cawker, Lynn ,+CNA Cunningham, Wendy Davidson, © Subscription Rates: Steven Dumas, Delaine Faulkner, $7.00 per year in Canada Daniel Fraser, Carolyn Girard, $15 per year to all foreign countries Jocelyn Girard, Nicola Haigh, John Hazenboom, Laurie Hepworth, Mi- Second Class Mail Registration No. 0803 chael Jefferies, Donna Knudson, Errol Kinnear, Gaudia Lake, Stev- en Lane, Jeanette Larson, Michele Wednesday, June 30, 1976 Layard, Robert Levy, Susan Mac- enko, Margaret McCauley, HOW DO YOU JUSTIFY THESE RATES? rah McManus, Ernest Mell Any cheap ferry fares lately? Hugh Porter, Bruce Patterson, Try sailing across to Quadra Island. David Pringle, Shirley Reynolds, Quadra Island is served by the government-owned and Susanne Ronne, Dawn Seymour, operated Quadra Queen. The trip is short and the service is Dennis Seymour, Sylvia Spence, good. Peter Stepaniuk, Henry Van Teen, And cheap. Paul Thomas, Barbara Underwood, For a buck or so the traveller can take his car to Quadra and Cindy Webster, Sandra Williams back. Only trouble with being retired...you can't take any time off! and Victoria Wood. Gulf Islanders are asking what the people on Quadra have VALEDICTORIAN that the Gulf Islanders lack. Valedictory address was given Quadra offers few services and residents need a good, (No one really knows who wrote "Not I," said the duck. "Out of my classification," said the pig. by Jeanette Larson. Here was her reasonable link with the outside world. They've got it. The this updated version of the well- Jarewell speech. Gulf Islands lack services and they need a good reasonable link known fable.) Jim Money submitt- "I'd lose my seniority," said the cow. "I'd lose my unemployment "1 am honoured to have been with the outside. They just haven't got the pull! ed it this week to emphasize his chosen to represent this year's The people of the islands, tossed around like pawns in a frustration with bureaucracy. compensation," said the goose. "Then I will,'' said the little red graduating class. giant political game, are entitled to an explanation of the "This evening we can look back different treatment of different people. We don't want to see hen, and she did. At last it came time to bake the upon our 12 years of schooling with any other island milked for ferry travel as we are being milked, happiness and some regret, and to but how does the government justify its sweeping, bread. "Who will help me bake the bread?" asked the little red hen. the future in anticipation and unconscionable treatment of the Gulf Islands against Us THE uncertainty. We should consider leniency with others? "That would be overtime for me," said the cow. ourselves privileged to have grad- IT'S JUST THAT TIME AG~ATNT "I'd lose my welfare benefits," uated from one of the top schools of Happy birthday, Canada! Or should we be sympathizing said the duck. this province: a school unique in its "I'm a dropout and never situation and structure and incom- with one so old and in so sorry a state? MODERN parable in the education it has to We think it's a happy Dominion Day/even it the title is open learned how," said the pig. "If I'm to be the only helper, offer. to question these days. "Although some of us won't Happy birthday to the maritimers who have more problems that's discrimination," said the goose. readily appreciate it, this education than we have, even if they do get cheaper ferries. is due to the fair discipline of our Happy birthday to Quebeckers and Quebecois who have so ' "Then I will," said the little red hen. She baked five loaves and teachers and advisors who have many of their own problems to iron out they may never get LITTLE tried to instill in us a respect for held them up for her neighbours to around to sharing ours. each other, our work, and our Happy birthday to the Ontarioans and a gentle reminder see. They all wanted some -- in fact, surroundings. It is them we have to that Canada stretches out even beyond the western shores of thank, not now necessarily, but in western Ontario. demanded a share. But the little red hen said, "No, I can eat the the years to come, for their Happy birthday to the Breadbasket, content in the RED understanding and adaptability. five loaves myself." knowledge that one day, very soon, the wheat provinces will "There are about 90 other be mining the greatest currency of all; the grain that lies on "Excess profits!" yelled the cow. important people to whom much the top. credit is due - for their support, Happy birthday to the Albertans and may they never run "Capitalist leech!" cried the duck. restraint, trust and all around out of oil. security. Our parents have brought Happy birthday to the people of the north and may our HEN "I demand equal rights!" shou- ted the goose. us this far and deserve as much needs in the south never work to the detriment of their way of honour as every graduate. life. The pig just grunted. Then they Once upon a time, there was a hurriedly painted "unfair" picket "For all of this we can only say Happy birthday to the Yukon and may we always, in BC, thank-you, and try to show that we, enjoy the misapprehension that the.Yukon is, in some little red hen who scratched about signs and marched around, shout- the barnyard until she uncovered ing obscenities. as responsible young people, will mysterious way, part of this great Pacific province. not let them down. And, of course, Happy birthday to British Columbia and some grains of wheat. She called The government agent came her neighbors and said, "If we and said to the little red hen, "You "I hope that in ten years, the long may we keep our political fights active! 1986 graduates will be able to look If that is all there is to this annual hugging business, it is not plant this wheat, we shall have must not be greedy." bread to eat. Who will help me "But I earned the bread," said back and be as proud of this school all that difficult, but it doesn't seem to accomplish very much, as we are this evening." either. plant it?" the little red hen. If every Dominion Day were to bring the component parts of "Exactly," said the agent. the nation closer together: if every Dominion Day were "Not I,' said the cow. "That is the wonderful free-enter- are jammed with people pursuing instrumental in healing the constant frictions and rifts "Not I,' said the duck, prise system. Anyone in the barn- the myth that a degree is the between parts of Canada and the people of Canada, then we "Not I,' said the pig. yard can earn as much as he wants. answer to lifetime security. could hug ourselves and rest satisfied that this Canada Week "Not I,' said the goose. But, under government regula- The only lifetime security is the celebration was getting us somewhere. In the past it has tions, the productive workers must skills possessed by the individual achieved nothing more than an opportunity of taking the flag "Then I will," said the little red divide their product with the idle.'' and ability to adapt. out of mothballs, duly flying it and getting it back in the hen, and she did. The wheat grew And they lived happily ever As we tend to learn best, those cupboard before anyone realizes what we are doing with it. tall and ripened into golden grain. after. But the little red hen's things which are relevant, interest- In the meantime, what have we to boast about? What have "Who will help me reap my neighbors wondered why she never ing and enjoyable the schools must we learned since our last birthday? wheat?" asked the little red hen. baked bread again. present the skills in such manner, Scarcely a darned thing. We fight for the Canadian dollar to and, together with the parents, the bitter end. And if we make a lip service of Dominion Day must show the students that the and forget it has any meaning, the end may be very bitter. ces: we are dealing with widely not apply in any part of our rapidly hard work necessary for proficiency And a happy birthday, Canada, because that means all of different individuals whose envi- changing social fabric. There is no in the skills is worthwhile, not us! ronmental and genetic histories such thing as preparing for a for rewards in the distant f preclude measurement in any but lifetime career anymore: the ranks but as a fact of daily existence. the most elementary way. of the unemployed include many As the horse drinks when So we give exams which test college graduates whose training thirsty Letters to the Editor only what the student can recall prepared them for jobs that no Ray Newman, and an ability to take tests, and we longer exist. Ganges, NOW, RATE THE TEACHER! sports-oriented adults tend to pro- give a grade on that performance. The halls of higher education June 25, 1976 Sir, duce sports-oriented children; Let the teacher groom the An article regarding a recent those who rebel at the authority of students in the art of "test-taking" meeting between concerned par- their parents often display the to make a good showing to stay ents and the School Board prompts same attitude toward anyone in employed? Church Services me to make these comments. authority (teacher, police, etc.) Now, rate the teacher. It is known that a percentage of A student may do poorly one A guideline based on local our children cannot read fluently, year, better the next, better the records of 1945-1950 would prove ANGLICAN SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 spell correctly, and figure mathe- next and so on. Does this prove useless: 30 year old statistics do matically and that some people are that the poorer year was due to St. Mark's Central Holy Eucharist 11.15am better teachers than others: there poorer teaching, and that im- St. George's Ganges Family Eucharist 9.30am is little comfort that this was true in provement was the result of better Daily: Mon.-Fri. ages past. teaching? In any group of children St. George's Ganges Morning Prayer 9.00 am that has gone through the grades Weekly: Wednesday The solution to current academ- together with the same teachers REMEMBER St. George's Ganges Holy Communion 9.00am ic woes is not in the use of a and under the same conditions ROMAN CATHOLIC "yardstick for measuring perfor- some will be at the top, some in the St. Paul's Fulford Holy Mass 9.00am mance" as the article suggests: middle, and some at the bottom. Our Lady of Grace Ganges Holy Mass 11.15am such measurement of teacher/stu- Now rate the teachers. UNITED dent performance is not possible: Rate them on "production"? Dr. V. McEachern Ganges Worship Service 10.30am there are too many variables. What have we here, a factory 537-5817 Box 633 Fellowship Hour 11.30am A child from a home where no where this year's production quot- COMMUNITY adult reads for pleasure and who as must meet or exceed last year's? GOSPEL has never been read to, is likely to We are not dealing with standar- Pastor Moe Ganges Sun. Sch.-all ages 10.30am view academics differently than dized raw materials ready to be 537-5395 Box 61 Evening Service 7.30pm one from a more "bookish" nest; machined to hairsbreadth toleran- ro HE ,p Thurs. Bible Study 7.30pm Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Five HARBOUR 7 Days Artcraft Show opens in Mahon Hall A 9 Dm !****•« Week It was the week of the artists and the potters and the weavers. GROCERY Every form of art and craft was Sale starts Thur. 9 am - Sat. 6 pm evident when the doors opened at .Open Saturday until 9). We Mahon Hall's Artcraft 76 on Thur- reserve the right to limit quanti- sday evening last week. The show :ies at all times to any person, was perhaps bigger. It was a persons or families. No familiar scene, but the setting was Specials after 6 pm Sat. different from previous years. 537-2460 The range of presentations was SPECIALS as wide as ever. There was work THUR., FRI.,SAT. from every island: off-island exhib- JULY 1,2,3 its are not accepted. There was BACON work ranging from cloths and Fletcher's famous 1.49 clothes in locally grown, spun, SMOKEHOUSE" perlb dyed and woven wool to the HAM STEAKS .beautiful bronzed bust of a girl's Fletcher's 1.09 head. mouthwatering - 4 - 2 oz. per

Conveners were a husband-and WIENERS wife team, Mary Lynn and John Retcher's flavor 79c Stack. As in past years, the stage is packed. 1 Ib. cello wrapped given over to weaving and other BREAKFASTSAUSAGE-I crafts, while the main hall shares Fletcher's delicious A . space between paintings and pott- ery. flavor. 1 Ib. tray pack MARGARINE In this general category fall Western Family 3/1.29 other work, notably the Galiano Brd. (Purely western Canadian photographs. 1-lb prints The opening evening featured MUSTARD no speeches or addresses. It was French's Prepared 43c open house for members of the 16 oz. jar Gulf Islands Community Arts MAYONNAISE Council. Showing is sponsored by Best Foods 75c the council and its members enjoy 16 oz. jar. an evening's preview of the annual HAMBURGER LIFT show. Frenches 2 pkgs. 25c The faces were familiar. Makes meat taste better and gc further. The display was among the best SLOPPY JOE MIX of the annual series. Quality was 2 pkgs. 55c notably high and the presentation Famous French's additive was pleasing. PEANUT BUTTER Skippy's Creamy 85c The exhibition is early this tt or super Chunky. 1 Ib. jar. year. It will close during August in order to leave the hall available for ORANGE JUICE the Salt Spring Players and their West'n. Fam. 55c workshops at the end of summer. Unsweetened. 48 oz. tin GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Stuart Margolin's Summer West'n Fam. 61c Theatre will be tied in with the H Unsweetened 48 oz. tin. Players' program. PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE West'n Fam. 48 oz. tin 5SC Pictures were taken during the pre-view of the show on Thursday GREEN BEANS evening. West'n Fam 2/69c French cut 14 oz. tins GREEN BEANS West'n Fam. 2/69c MODERNIZE Reg, cut 14 oz. tins WITH CUT WAX BEANS PROPANE West'n Fam. 2/71c 14 oz. tins NIBLETCORN West!n Fam. 2/89c Delicious 12 oz. tins PEAS Ken Byron West'n Fam. 2/79c Flavorful 14 oz. tins

ZIP LOC BAGS perpkgeCCc EXCAVATING Small quarts_ -e J Jl ZIP LOC BAGS Percolation Tests Large Gallons per pkge 65c * Septic Tanks & Drainage Fields TOWELS 2 roll package QQp New Scott's Arts/Flwrs. -'7C. * Septic Tank Pump-outs CARROTS 31bs/45c * Calif. Driveways SNOBOY (Freshest quality) * APPLES House Excavations Very famous * Granny Smith's. Unique deliciou: Waterlines flavor. * Wells to 18 ft. WATERMELONS B x 584 Top Quality-Very juicy * 537-2882 ° - B.C. (Whole) EXTRA SPECIAL 21bs tfn WATERMELONS Cut-up 19c EXTRA SPECIAL perlb SHOP Harbour LOW COST Buy it right YOUR FRIENDLY Food Store Victoria Flying Services Same usual service to O.A.P.'s. Summer Schedule Effective June 1 to October 25, 19/6 Sell it fast! STOCK REDUCING SALE STIL CONTINUES. 15% off price FLIGHT LEAVE LEAVE ARRIVE USE marked on 90% of our stock. NO. KM) Victoria 0800 Gull Islands 0825 Vancouver (WOO WANT ADS! 101 Vancouver (W30 Gull Islands (W55 Victoria 1040 Deadline for Classified 102 Victoria 1100 Gulf Islands 1125 Vancouver 1210 Tuesday Noon 103 Vancouver 1230 Gulf Islands 1305 Victoria 1340 104 Victoria 1430 Gull 'Islands 1505 Vancouver 1540 105 Vancouver 1600 Gull'Islands 1625 Victoria 1710 106 Victoria 1730 Gulf Islands 1805 Vancouver 1840 THE HAIR SHOPPE 107 Vancouver 1900 Gulf Islands 1925 Victoria 2010 (Facing Park Drive) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN THE VALCOURT BUSINESS CENTRE VICTORIA 656-3971 VANCOUVER 688-7115 GULF ISLANDS ZE-2032 OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8.30am - 4.30pm VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER $23 VANCOUVER OR VICTORIA TO GULF ISLANDS SI 8 Deborah Gisi - Owner BETWEEN THE GULF ISLANDS S18 ASK ABOUT OUR ALT O.A.P. SPECIALS Carol Guilbault - Operator 'Enquire about our Charter Service - for business or pleasure" tfn Page Six GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976 Good start for Utley 9s Galleries at Sidney

BY FRANK RICHARDS It had been open for one hour. new venture. He operated the galleries in the former Pentecostal Islanders at Sidney on Sunday to The new Utley's Galleries in successful galleries in Seattle be- church at Sidney, he is at the old see what the Utley family was up to How is the new venture shaping Sidney is an Utley family venture. fore coming to Salt Spring Island. business in a new stand. and to wish them success in the up, I asked Josie Utley on Sunday. Windsor is the director and an With the establishment of his new There were lots of Salt Spring new venture. exhibitor. Josie is there with him and son, Claude is helping with everything that needs help. IF YOUR The rest is up to the public. The display was widely varied 1 WATER and very pleasing. From the self- portrait of Myfanwy Pavelic com- manding the main floor, through ! ACTS BAD- the range of modern and popular artists to the fabricated young lady TASTES BAD- tossed very nearly out of the frame, the range was broad enough to LOOKS BAD- attract a varied audience. The lower floor offered the greater variety. The main hall is a ••Automatic Conditioner! short cut from the ancient to the modern. There are 19th century iWILl TAKE CARE etchings of ancient Rome and modern interpretations of today. 1 OF IT-FAST! The classic Petitjean of pastoral France is a happy link with an earlier era. NEW ITALY Call us In a smaller room off the main now for hall are Utley's own paintings. a free Largely devoted to his most recent water trip to Italy, they provide a new analysis and insight into the Salt Spring Island installation! artist, with their presentation of General view of new art gallery in estimate. small scenes inltaly, so very differ- Sidney. ent from his imaginative transla- tions of ancient Italian legends. Utley's Galleries is a wedding CALL 656-6115 of something old and something CANADA AND SAY •• new. It is the Book of Utley. edited and published by Windsor. He exercises his choice and he stands PENSION |j 98303idSt. SIDNEY, by it. B.C. V8L3A7 Personally. I liked his choice. The Salt Spring Island artist PLAN 24-4 returns to an earlier field with his (Q) I will be 65 years of age in June, 1976. I have worked and made maximum contribu- See tions to the Canada Pension Plan since it began January 1, Gordon, Fred or Brian 1966. I plan to retire on November 30, 1976. Should 1 for your apply for a retirement pension now, or can 1 increase it by contributing until 1 retire in MOBILE HOME November? 11 miles from Vesuvius (A) Beginning on January 1, FOR SERVICE AFTER SALES 1966, and for a ten year period, retirement pensions SINGLE & DOUBLES gradually increased until on January 1, 1976. maximum pensions, based on a contri- Gordon's Mobile butor's maximum earnings, became payable for the first time. Only under exceptional Sales Ltd. circumstances would it be to a person's advantage to contri- 3 Miles south of Ladysmith 245-3946 K.4 bute beyond age 65. For those reasons, it would be to your advantage to apply for a retirement pension prior I to the end of June for a pen- ROY LEE PETROLEUMS LTD. sion payable in July. Assuming Windsor Utley enjoying a respite. you did not apply until you 'i \ retire in November, your pen- Heating Oils sion, beginning in December, would be about SI54.00 a Bulk Services Robbie Cannon does month, the same as it would have been in July, had you For convenience bills may be applied in June. The net effect paid at Marr Accounting it again at Regatta would be a loss of $154.00 a Fulford-Ganges Road 653-4414 Box 489, month from July to November, Box 410, Ganges Ganges or 5 x $154.00 = $770.00, plus tfn At the recent Junior Olympic scheduled and instruction is avail- Championships (13 years and und- able for the beginning as well as your contributions paid during er Sabot Championships) Robbie the advanced sailor. that period. Cannon took first place honours for BOURRIE & HICKMAN the third consecutive year. NEED MORE WATER STORAGE ? Young Robbie sails with the General Contractors Ltd. Salt Spring Island Sailing Club. Let us help you / Another Salt Springer , Alex Neish Backhoe Service came home as third-place winner. TANKS •PERCOLATION TESTS -SEPTIC FIELDS The one-day event consisted of From 5 • 3000 Imperial gallon size a seven-race series held at the * Economical •EXCAVATIONS -WATERLINES Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Alex * One-piece moulded polyethylene won the first race of the series and •DRIVEWAYS -LANDSCAPING * Lightweight - for easy handling & installation Robbie sailed on to capture four * No corrosion or maintenance to worry about first places to take the overall Construction championship. Good sailing breez- Specializing in: \Vood Stave - Fibreglass - Polyethylene es and tricky tides prevailed for the •SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES day. Tanks & Containers ALL SIZES For further information contact' Any young Salt Springers who Certified Drilling & Blasting are interested in sailing sabots, BANCROFT ssa-B-m •FULLY INSURED ROCK WORK & STUMPING with or without their own boat, may contact the club secretary, Phyllis Sinclair at 537-9327. WESTERN SALES LTD. Call 537-5894 Box 624, Ganges 847 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1R7 tin Regular sailing sessions are 22-4 Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Seven TRAVEL BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA

BY GINNIE BEARDSLEY newspaper coverage - not only With fancy bathrooms elevated across Canada, but in the United to the position of status symbols, it States and Britain as well. is only fair that the bathtub should NO SINGLE RACE come out in the open and take part in the world of sport. On the third Before even the first race had Sunday in each July, the tub does been run, it was obvious that the just that, in impressive numbers, idea had caught on too well to be as Nanaimo's "Great International limited to a one-time shot. The big Bathtub Race" takes off from the spoof became an annual event, and l"'ub City's harbour and lubbers Nanaimo was able, with some *—allow their way across the Strait justification, to call itself not only of Georgia towards Vancouver's the Hub City of Vancouver Island, Kitsilano Beach. but the Bathtub Capital of the World. There'll -be many a spill en route (in last year's race, nearly All craft must be built around half of the 200-odd "tubbers" took either genuine metal or porcelain an unintentional bath in the briny bathtubs or reasonable facsimiles and had to be hauled aboard their (fibreglass or plastic tubs moulded escort vessels to watch the race from real "working bathtubs"). from the sidelines). But it all adds Maximum horsepower of six is to the laughs, and laughs are the allowed for the outboard powering object of the exercise. of each tub, with motors up to seven and a half allowable if "modified" to be within the limit. BRAINWAVE IN 1967 and, the Great Bathtub Race itself ISLAND WELL DRILLING The zany idea of having a bunch Every bathtub must have an WATER WELLS escort vessel of a minimum length remains a strictly amateur sports of nuts try to navigate the 34 miles event, with prizes limited to tub (50 kilometres) in "something like of 14 feet (four and a half metres) - CABLE TOOL EQUIPMENT - OWNER OPERATED a rule which is the chief limiting plugs, toilet plungers and other Free Estimates a bathtub" was the brainchild of a bathroom-related pieces of spoof- real estate salesman named Glen factor in the number of entrants. ery. Galloway during the Canadian There is always a shortage of power boat operators willing to get Although waters of Georgia Confederation Centennial year of Strait are likely to be at their Phone Ladysmith OR Write: 1967 - when every city, town, into the act, never a shortage of Red Williams bathtub hopefuls. calmest during July when the race village and hamlet was scratching is run, and tides are of course 245-2078 Grouhel Rd. R.R. 1 its collective head to try to come up The escort vessel must keep Ladysmith, B.C. "its" tub in sight at all times, but predictable, winds and waves can with something different to call play funny tricks at times. Thus attention to itself. must not push or pull it - although 18 Years Drilling Experience on Gulf Islands it is perfectly legal (and good times for crossing have varied tfn Galloway's boss, Frank Ney, a bathtub strategy) for the "tubber" greatly from a long three hours and man with a real flair for publicity, to ride in the wake of the escort. 26 minutes for the first race in 1967 who has since been seven times NO PILLS! to the one hour and 49 minute mayor of Nanaimo and served on record Dave Lyle established in Extra fuel (for both the bathtub 1972. term in the provincial Legislature, and its pilot) may be carried aboard latched onto the bathtub race with the escort boat. However, some of gusto. By the time he and his the most successful bathtubbers committee (soon named "The Loy- prefer to run the race on empty al Nanaimo Bathtub Society") had stomachs and eschew seasick pills MODERNIZE added embellishments and spread as likely to lead to drowsiness. WITH the word, over 200 bathtubs had Despite world-wide publicity been entered for the event, and it and entries from as far away as PROPANE attracted television, magazine and Sweden, Australia and New Zeal- tfn IT'S THE BIG THREE FROM THE S.S.I. ROD & GUN CLUB SALT SPRING ISLAND'S DERBY WEEK LARGEST SALMON MRBECUE & B . . R GARDEN Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11 Saturday, July 10 WEIGH-IN: Centennial Park - Sat. 6 pm Fulford Hall Sun. 3 pm 4 pm - 9 pm or until salmon runs out 3 BIG PRIZES FOR LARGEST SALMON $3 gives you a plate of delicious Salt Spring Island salmon plus salad & roll. Ticket in Derby gives you a chance on the GRAND PRIZE DRAW HARD TIMES DERBY DANCE 2 Tickets via Air Canada to Hawaii Saturday, July 10 ™ TICKETS: *5.00 Fulford Hall Tickets available from from Harbour Grocery or Gulf Station 9 pm - 2 am HURRY - TICKETS ARE LIMITED Music by the "Crossroads" TAKE IN THE BARBECUE - TAKE IN THE DANCE - BUY A TICKET FOR THE SALMON DERBY ! Sponsored by the S.SJ. Rod & Gun Club Page Eight GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976 Islanders at Work THEY ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER BY FIRM

Pemberton-Holmes has been selling real estate on the islands Feature by since 1973, first basing the agents at their private residences on the island. Valerie In 1975 the real estate company began the first office in Ganges and now, a total of seven licensed Richards agents work from it. Gus Boulton is the branch manager of Pemberton Holmes. He came out from Victoria, in 1972, ity Commission, where he had after finishing with the B.C. Secur- worked for five years. Retiring in 1966 from the Royal Canadian Navy, Gus Boulton has seen 43 years of life involved with , i >. the navy. Beginning in the reserves MODERNIZE before the war he had been WITH stationed in Winnipeg and Toron- PROPANE to. tfn After the war he lived in Ottawa, Halifax, London, Wash- ington and Esquimalt. WHEREVER YOU DRIVE- On his last assignment he was WHATEVER THE NEED in command of HMCS Naden and WE HAVE THE UNIT INDEED left the navy to live in the capital Large or small We have them all city of B.C. Enjoying a waterfront view and island living, Gus Boulton CHRYSLER VALIANT and Freddie have lived on Salt Anne Foerstcr. Dale Neilson. Lilian McNultv and Jake Javorski stand beneath the sign PLYMOUTH DART Spring for four years. DODGE COLT CAME WEST ,:,ik ^ . CRICKET VOLARE Brenda Cornwall is from Eng- DODGE TRUCKS Rudy Caspar land. She came out to Canada in 1957 and lived in a company camp DUNCAN * Plastering * Stucco in Ontario with her husband and ^^•••ii their five children. They loaded up | > . CHRYSLER * Drywall * Bricklaying the car one day, tired of company 5838 Trans-Canada Hwy demands, and drove west to Van- Duncan, B.C. 748-8144 tfn 653-4252 couver. Brenda Cornwall was sell- ing real estate in Richmond in 1968, but has just began working at Pemberton-Holmes, having moved to the island two years ago. Dale Neilson is formerly from Oakville, Ontario, and has been selling property for two years. When he left Oakville he came 24 Hour straight west to Salt Spring to aid his father-in-law with a Salt Spring Wrecker Service resort, having taken business ad- ministration prior to coming west. 537-2911 Married in the east, Dale likes island living and dislikes off-island living. S. S. ISLAND GARAGE LTD. Anne Foerster sells land as well Ganges tfn as heading the School Board of the Gulf Islands School District. She admits she likes the flexible hours, finding time to do almost every- she came to Salt Spring that she Gus Boulton taking it DON'T GET HELD UP FOR thing else plus work. A native of tried her hand with real estate Vancouver Island, it wasn't until sales. high aerial photography in Ottawa, Lilian McNulty plays golf but is numbering first in such a company a realestate saleslady at Pemberton in Canada. He practiced water That wiring job bombing in northern Ontario, when CALL: Holmes too. Born in Cheshire, England, she and her husband the technique was first introduced. came to Canada to visit the family, Jake lived in Richmond after 537-2537 decided they liked it and moved out working for Sperry Rand and of the motherland for good. She United Airlines in Vancouver. He came to Salt Spring last summer came to the island to work inde- and has no intention of ever living pendently purchasing a lake resort in England again, though she was which he is no longer involved in. active as conference chairman of In 1972 Jake began selling real the national conferences of women estate. ELECTRICIAN Rotarians in Great Britain. Mornings & Evenings AVIATION Jake Javorski has lived on Salt Witnesses Spring since 1969, coming to the island ending almost 30 years as an active flying man. to spend Originally from Saskatchewan, Jake joined the air force, leaving home to begin a life in the air. Straits After the war, he spent some time four day's in Tulsa, Oklahoma as an airline Brenda Cornwall in the office maintenance engineer then began Construction Ltd. Kenneth Hayhurst. spokesman for the Salt Spring Island congrega- tion of Jehovah's Witnesses, re- vealed completion of plans for a Ross Vezerian - Contracting four-day district annual convention * LOGGING of the religious group in Nanaimo, NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION July 22-25. Of the 4,000 delegates Additions Carports Decks Barns expected a total of 35 persons will Renovations Garages Patios Sheds represent Salt Spring Island at the * SUBDIVISION CEMENT WORK seminar. Some of the delegates from the FOUNDATIONS - SLABS island will include Mr. and Mrs. PAINT CONTRACTING J.J. Smith and family, Mr. and * ACCESS ROAD Mrs. J. Bednarz. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McColman and family, Mr. CERAMIC TILE CONTRACTING and Mrs. W. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. CONSTRUCTION Kitchen Floors Fireplace Hearths Bathroom Wade Gurnev and family, Mr. and Patios Decorative Mrs. Bam- McColman and their [Call to see large selection of Imported samples] family, Mrs. Rose Holmes, the Leo J. & J. Grimmer, Sidney, B.C. Toutant family and others Interior Decorating & Co-ordinating Service The theme of the conference is FOR INFORMATION & ESTIMATES CALL "Sacred Sen ice" and that the Bus: 656-7011 Res: 656-4374 program will address itself to 25-2 537-2961 or 653-4581 tfn improving life spiritually within the family circle. Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Nine Problems of ferries no less serious 16 years ago when Motor Princess disputed

There were 234 people in The protest meeting of more but the department had declined. between Sidney and Stevestpn, Motor Princess be retained on her Mahon Hall on Tuesday evening to than 16 years ago had been called Partial removal of the Motor complete with a typical CPR dining run at Fulford Harbour.. protest a change in ferry service to by the Salt Spring Island Chamber Princess was the subject of the room and galley. Seconded by A. Young, the Salt Spring Island. of Commerce to protest the remov- discussion and Mr. Frederick ex- Delta Princess is now known as motion was unanimously carried. It Sounds familiar, doesn't it? al of the Motor Princess from the plained that, while nothing definite the Salt Spring Queen. Both vess- bore little fruit. Even though the date of the Fulford-Swartz Bay service. had been agreed on the schedule, it els have deteriorated in the inter- The report is of historical meeting was Tuesday, January 12, J.H. McGill was chairman and would be too late to debate it once vening 16 years. interest. It also brings to the fore 1960. the new schedule was implement- the chairman of the transportation The Motor Princess is no longer the constant concern of islanders Ferry problems were simple in committee, J.H.P. Frederick out- ed, v,. with ferry transportation, year-aft- G.C. Mouat was introduced, capable of carrying heavy vehicles those days. Either the ferry sailed lined the Chamber's concern. on her aging decks and the Delta er-year. or it didn't. Fares were pegged and A spokesman had been invited with the caution that he had to take a larger view of the ferry picture, Princess is restricted in her total traffic was steady. from the department of highways. although he had always had the load following some question of her Gordon Schuck Salt Spring Islanders' interests at maximum capacity. heart. Ernie Watson moved that the Construction George S. Pearson be used in * Small Jobs * Renovations NO ELIMINATION conjunction with the Cy Peck for IT'S BEST FOR TENNIS Plans did not call for the the improvement of ferry service to * Well-built Homes elimination of a Swartz Bay-Fulford the outer Islands and that the 653-4558 tfn service, it was emphasized, but the replacement of the Motor Princess AND IT'S BEST FOR PLAY by the Delta Princess when the larger ferry was needed on the DON'T FORGET - It's best for tennis and it's Best Outer Islands run. for tennis in Ganges. Mr. Mouat revealed that he had LA. to LEGION Michael Best is planning to been aware of the new plans for help players brush up their game several months and had advised here. And what Michael Best Mr. McGill of the government's doesn't know about the game proposals. Cars were left, some- simply is not worth knowing. times twice a week, at the Outer Islands, he explained. He came by his enthusiasm for Wednesday — July 7 He explained that it must be the game quite honestly. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman realized that he represented jthe Legion Hall - 8 pm Best and the grandson of Capt. ferry company and that the comp- V.C. Best, of Ganges Hill. He is the any had a contract with the DOOR PRIZE 25-1 third generation of his family to government to provide a certain play tennis at Harbour House. minimum service. The contract stated that the service must be - R .R .1 , Welbury Point, G ah ges, B .C . —" Tennis is Michael's living. It is entirely satisfactory to the govern- his living, as well. ment of British Columbia. He has taught tennis, profess- The government could request ionally, for four years and is increased service, but they had to SPINDRIFT RESORT engaged in promoting a tennis negotiate the cost of such service, company in California. he explained. 537-5311 When he was in high school, The Motor Princess would take Michael played tennis after his care of the Outer Islands on Three oceanfront cottages father had shown him the ropes. Monday and- Thursday, but it There was no coercion, he remark- would not interfere with her regu- - on secluded 5 acre peninsula, ed. He was given the opportunity lar operation except on two trips. to play and that was it. He took the On Wednesday and Friday the new arbutus grove paths and clamshell opportunity and ended up No. 1 in schedule would affect four trips of his high school. her normal operation. beaches - available for adults While he is here on Salt Spring Mr. Mouat explained that the At Stanford University he was Island for a holiday. Michael is government would like the Delta seeking quiet relaxation. invited to continue his tennis with planning to offer some coaching. Princess to serve the Fulford run as head coach Dick Gould, No. 1 coach He will also give a free demonstra- a replacement. It could handle in the United States, according to tion at the Harbour House Tennis heavier and larger traffic, he the Tennis Writers of America in Courts on July 3 at 2 pm. noted, because of its extra clear- 1973-74. He was subsequently ance. hired as coach at the university. ems, Inc., of Palo Alto, which owns The ferry company spokesman After graduating in psychology three tennis clubs in the San admitted that he would have liked and economics with an arts degree, Francisco Bay area. He will also to keep the Delta Princess on the he turned to tennis again. work as assistant director of World Vesuvius-Crofton service as the He is senior tennis instructor at Team Tennis Properties, in San traffic was increasing there. Stanfield, after coaching for the Mateo, in August. Traffic had doubled on some of summers of 1974 and 1975. During Director of World Team Tennis the Outer Islands, he told the his fourth year of instruction he Properties is Larry King, whose meeting. taught privately in Los Altos, wife is Billie Jean King, interna- NOW THE FENDER California. tionally known player. Some of the The Motor Princess is now TOP PROGRAM top players associated with the sailing, occasionally, under the For three years he taught tennis operation are Mrs. King, Rod name, Pender Queen. She had professionally for Recreation Tenn- Laver, Chris Everts, Tom Okker been acquired from the CPR and is, a San Francisco company, and Ille Nastase. had once sailed every summer A PLACE OF QUIET BEAUTY regarded as having one of the finest programs for beginning and advanced instruction. At this time he taught Junior Davis Cup players who later went on to national tournaments. He is currently coaching Jay Schlumber- ger, the No. 1 sixteen-year-old in California. Michael has just accepted the position of head teaching profess- With the bag between the ional with Set-Point Tennis Syst- handles. Snapper fast means you get

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* Dining Lounge *T.V. * Free Parking All Snapper mowers, meet A:NKS..l. safety'specification!! 759YatesSt. Victoria 537-5070 384-4136 a Hugh'^9l^^r s Machiner. , --....,. _.• . „ ' ^* t y^^^f' Upper Ganges Road Page Ten GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976 Down through the years Winner of WITH DRIFTWOOD bingo bike Tammy Duke is the winner. She is the owner of the bicycle. In the FIFTEEN YEARS AGO grade one together. I hey were picture are Bill Trelford, president At the graduation ceremonies Roberta Akerman. Henry Caldwell, of Salt Spring Island Lions Club, the invocation was given by Father Gladys Patterson, Kent La Fleur, handing over the wheels to Miss Mudge with Miss R. Oulton, vice Linda Netterfield, Elizabeth Craw- Duke, of Upper Ganges Road. The principal introducing each of the ford, Penny Peterson, Leslie Wagg bicycle was the prize in the students giving a sketch of their and Marguerite Gear. children's May Day bingo. Ordered aims and achievements. After the The Brownies shared brownie- to fit, it arrived at Mouat's last introductions she introduced the land with their parents and friends week. nine students who were original on June 20. Those earning badges members of the class first starting were Marilynne Brigden, Mary Alice Coles. Jean Croft and Jean Stevens. TREE TOPPING Stormy weather forced the Uni- COMPLETE TREE SERVICE ted Church annual strawberry tea indoors last Thursday. Under the * TOPPING * PRUNING convenorship of Mrs. J.D. Reid * REMOVAL * SELECTIVE LOT CLEARING many friends called during the Please Call Collect afternoon to partake of delicious Gov't Certified Spray Applicator For Free Estimates strawberry shortcake. Mrs. R. FULLY INSURED 245-3633 or 754-6149 Eves. Bidwell opened the tea with a few well chosen words of welcome. Mrs. W.M. Mouat and Miss M. -TREE SERVICES LTD. Lees were in charge of the home cooking stall. The W.A. Ladies waited on tables. Mrs. Olive Hollo- way was at the door. Lovely floral decorations were done by Mrs. RON LEE SHELL SERVICE Fred Clark. AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE LAWNBOY MOWERS TEN YEARS AGO in stock Miss Mary Anne Miller was the recipient of three awards for serv- * Homelite Power Saws. ice and good citizenship at the Gulf * Oregon Power Saw Chains Islands Secondary School gradua- Made to fit all makes tion ceremonies. Miss Rosemary Brigden was presented with the TOWING PTA scholarship by Mrs. F. Benn- DAYS 537-2023 ett. Limited scholarship was pres- SERVICE ented to Miss Heather Thorburn. The Tommy Head family and the Jimmy Graham family are back in distress on Saturna to be on Galiano for the summer after provided for. completing their work in Poweii An imaginative .display of pott- 1976 CONTINUING EDUCATION River. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robson ery was set up by Sue Turner, are back from Prince George where Linda Twa, Lanny Howard, and they were visiting their daughter Eric Donnelly at Mahon Hall as SUMMER CLASSES Mrs. Glen Rycroft. part of the exhibition of the PRE-REGISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY ON SUMMER COURSES. Stacey Bavis, 11 year old Community Arts Council. TO PRE-REGISTER:TeIephone Virginia Newman, Director of Continuing Ed. at daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bavis 537-9251, or register in person Fri. & Sat. July 9 & 10, and Fri. & Sat. July 16 & 17. was awarded the Saturna Woman's WHERE: Inside the main entrance of Mouat's and outside by the kiosk (weather permitting). Club Silver Cup for leadership and sportmanship. The cup was pres- VACATION PHOTOGRAPHY ented by Mrs. J.E. Money. Other ON AND prizes went to Debra McDonald, BUTCHART GARDENS, CAMERA IN HAND Roily Ford, 537-2049 Debbie Lawson, John Davidson. It Sunday July 18, Field trip 2 sessions $6.00 was the end of the term for Monday, Aug. 9, 7.30 pm Evaluation (expenses extra) principal Peter Frieson who will be OFF THE This is a one-day trip to Butchart Gardens and a one-evening class meeting three leaving. weeks later to evaluate work. (The interim between the field trip and the discussion allows time for film processing.) Class will meet at the Fulford ferry dock a half hour FIVE YEARS AGO ISLAND early for the 10.45 am ferry. This will allow time for the group to get together and have New telephone exchange will ample time on board to plan the day's activities. Lunch may be bought at the gardens, or be installed on Pender Island Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lochhead a bag lunch may be brought, as there are picnic facilities, coffee bars, etc. Sunday morning. About 270 sub- have their daughter and son-in-law Pre-registration is particularly important on this trip, since car-pooling will help class scribers on North and South Pend- Mr. and Mrs. George Koski from members to share ferry expenses. er will have new telephone prefixes St. John's, Newfoundland, with Don't forget your camera ...... and film! beginning with "629". their three children visiting for one month. David Ryan, youngest Admission to Butchart's is $4 for adults and $2 for students, 13 - 17 First supermarket to operate in grandson, was christened in the FERRY PHOTOGRAPHY RoUy Ford> 537.2049 the islands was opened last week United Church on Sunday, June 27, Sunday, July 25, Field trip 2 sessions.. ..$6 when Ben's Lucky Dollar moved by Rev. Vern McEachern. Monday, Aug. 16, 7.30 pm, Evaluation (expenses extra) from the basement of Mouat's Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dews and Mr. Ford has planned a Gulf Islands photography day by taking advantage of the Store to the large stucco building. family, who have been residing on good weather (we hope!) and the magnificent views to be seen by a return trip on the Biggest single change was made by Old Scott Road for the past two Long Harbour ferry. Class will park their cars at Long Harbour terminal, board the 1 1 :50 Salt Spring Baker which provided years, will be moving to Surrey, ferry, get off at Tsawassen to buy return fare, and return through the 'islands, arriving unwrapped bread. There was con- England for a year. They will be back on Salt Spring at 3:15. stant demand for the traditional stopping in Edmonton to visit with Three weeks later, to allow time for film processing, the class will re-convene in the style of selling bread. friends and relatives for one square portable at the High School to evaluate work. Early island sheep farmers told month. Philip has been teaching at Don't forget your camera, film, and any other equipment you will need. of the day when a sheep rustler was the Gulf Islands Secondary School NOTE: Both photography trips are dependent on fair weather. They will be suspected. They lay in wait in an since their arrival on the island. postponed one week if the day is rainy. open rowboat for several nights. Mr. and Mrs. Al Brown on Salt Eventually the thieves showed up Spring Way had the Salty Wheels GOLF to kill and steal a number of beasts square dancing at their home and the island farmers let loose Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Golf Classes, Sr. Beginners Jim Hinchcliffe 5 sessions.... $30 their weapons and shot at the and/or Jr. Beg. S.S.I. Golf & Country Club (] h per week) Coombes of the island were the our marauding boat. Last they saw of callers. Class size will be limited, so register early. Students must furnish their own clubs. the rustlers was the offen'ding boat Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Baker, Students who are not members of the Golf Club may practise during the week between sliding beneath the waves. step-son and step-daughter of Mrs. classes by merely paying the green fee of $4. Jim and Lorraine Campbell A. Baker, are visitors to the island This class will start Monday afternoon, July 12. Times will be arranged depending on have for over 20 years now acted as and are staying at Booth Bay pre- registration. hosts for the annual Saturna Island Resort. barbecue celebrating Dominion Mrs. Alec Walker, of West HARPSICHORD WORKSHOP Day of Canada at Saturna Beach. It Kilbride, Scotland, has been a first started out as an outing for guest of her brother-in-law and A special musical event co-sponsored by the C.A.C. school children of Saturna then it family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman 2 CONCERTS was later suggested that the work Walker, Victoria Road. Also with THE ANTIQUE HARPSICHORD Sat. Aug. 21, 2 - 5 pm. be passed around and a price be Mr. and Mrs. Walker is Mrs. Mrs. Arlette Irving, from Oregon At the home of Henry Elder. .placed on the lamb to allow funds Walker's mother, Mrs. Louisa for the communitv hall and families Stanley, of San Bruno, California. THE MODERN HARPSICHORD Sun. Aug. 22, 2-5 pm. Sat. Concert Fee - $4.00 In the Activity Room above Sun. Concert Fee - $4.00 the Elementary School. Dan Hardy [Enrollment will be limited because of space and sound considerations, so please make your plans early. Telephone registrations will be held until the 9th of July, when DENTAL MECHANIC registrations will be sold in and around Mouat's. Details at the beginning of this ad.] This unique musical workshop will consist of pictures, lecture, concert, and Wishes to announce the opening of his practice discussion periods. Selections will include on Salt Spring island commencing Bach- French Suite #5 in G. Major. Rameau- Musette Tambourin FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1976 Le Villageoise located in the rear of the Bach- Italian Concert and some Scarlatti The Antique Concert will be played on Henry Elder's 2-manual harpsichord, which is Valcourt Business Centre, No. 110. Complete dentures. Human Resources and a copy of an S8th century Pascal Taskin. The Modern Harpsichord Recital will be played Dental plans accepted on a 2-manuai Sabathii. made bv Sabathil & Sons, Vancouver, B.C. rehncs & repairs 537-293 Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven They enjoy working at new store PARTY FOR MR.AND MRS. DANNY AKERMAN AT FULFORD HOME \ Party was held in honour of Mr. Byron, Howard and Ellen Byron, and Mrs. Danny Akerman a week Jesse Byron, Don Harker, Mr. and after their wedding. Groom is the Mrs. Cliff Lee, Mike and Bev son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Akerman Byron, Mona Warren, Valerie of Fulford. Mrs. Akerman is the Richards, Bob and Molly Akerman, former Barbara Byron, daughter of Jim Akerman, Kerry Akerman, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Byron of North Cindy Webster, Ray Simard, Art & End. Wedding was at Queenswood Karen Buckley and Dennis and Chapel, with Rev. Fr. William Lynne Andrews. Mudge performing the ceremony. Music was provided by the Guests at the marriage party Byron boys, with "Uncle" Mike were Darlene and Tim O'Donnell, Byron giving a yodel, and Howard with son, Dan, Cathy (nee Aker- Byron offering a 'Billy Barker' man) and Dale Cook; Mac and turn. Betty Mouat, Bruce and Laurie Fiander, and son Malcolm; Paddy Late arrivals to the party held at and Brenda Akerman, Ted and the home of Bob and Molly Donna Akerman, Ken and Jill Akerman were Danny and Barbara Byron, Michael. Ian and Barry Akerman.

New enterprise at Vesuvius has The shop began as an employ- settled and have watched the years started under the directorship of ment outlet for daughters Beverley change the island style. Beverley Watson, Salt Spring Is- and Barbara Watson, but mother Prior to the new variety shop, BLACKBURN ROAD lander for over 25 years. Bev has found a liking in the new Bev was engaged in running a Vesuvius Variety Shop offers a endeavor. household and managing the girls, variety of import gifts and items Bev Watson first saw Salt but explains that the daughters are Invites you to a showing including nursery plants and Spring on her honeymoon 27 years- now old enough to work and they shrubs. ago. With husband Ernie, they can work and enjoy doing it. of Canadian and English Potters which the accident was referred to with A PRANG IS A PRANG UNTIL as a prang. WAR IS FORGOTTEN BY AIRMEN An alert Salt Spring Island world war air force and was and the potters of the puzzled. He was sufficiently de- Craftsmen Potters Association Whether he wore the humble pilot either pranged it or broke it. lighted with the "oddball" word wings of an albatross on his The Oxford English Dictionary that he invited the publisher of the of Britain shoulders, or tfie epaulettes of a describes the word, prang, as Langley Advance to send Drift- senior ak officer, every airman being of uncertain origin, but wood a copy of his dictionary. recognized the slang of the air probably used because it sounds The gesture was well-received, force during the Second World like an accident. but unnecessary. No ex-airman War. The word comes up because could ever forget the vocabulary An aircraft was never involved some weeks ago the Langley that was part cf living in the war From JulyS - 18 in a crash. It was pranged. The Advance published a report in years. 25-1 K & R YOUR FOOD STORE SUMMER SHOPPING HOURS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AT K & R Mon.-Thur: 9 am-6 pm Sundays <4 Holidays Fri: 9 am-9 pm OPEN DOMINION DAY, JULY 1, 11 am - 5 pm 9 am-6 pm 11 am-5 pm BBB1 WEST BEST R TOILET TISSUE ,fi«nn °» ^ 97 Chuck Steaks iross Rib Rst. Excellent Value (60° sheets) ALTA SWEET 1.39ib WHITE HONEY carton 1.58 FRESH - BULK FRESH CUT BLACK LABEL Wieners 77 ID Bologna 69 Ib TOMATOES 28oz tin 2/1.00 BLACK LABEL Smoked Picnic Tray Fowl Whole or TOMATOES Whole or Stewed 3/1 .00 Shank Half Ib KRISPEE POTATO CHIPS Tri Pak Box 59° Grd. Beef Cheese | Bacon PURINA 10ib/7.50 .49ib fffi^J. ib DOG CHOW 10KG 22lb Bag 4.98 CALIFORNIA JUMBO NO. 1 WASHINGTON GEM KRAFT Potatoes Lemons CALIFORNIA - MIRACLE WHIP 32oz 1.19 c c LARGE VALENCIA, 10ib/99 SKIPPY 4/45 CALIFORNIA ASSORTED PEANUT BUTTER 2ibja 1.54 JUMBO & RED Oranges Onions Exot/c Juices HOT DOG £ 59° DOZ. C 10/79° 32oz HAMBURGER BUNS 4 /59 Bottle Page Twelve GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, June 30, 1976 | NEWS FROM GALIANO j Historians meet for provincial ^^mmm^By w.Liver mmm^M convention in Victoria June 3-5

The Galiano Island Planning Betty Trimmer. Other members BY ELSIE BROWN section. she would have diamond tiaras and Council held the election last are Elizabeth Steward, Steve Ridd- The annual convention of the Those who needed accommo- liveried coachmen and give grand Thursday at the Galiano Hall. ell, Hart Scarrow and Ron Thomp- B.C. Historical Association was dation were housed at the stud- dinners under crystal chandeliers. Basil Benger retired after serv- son. The meeting was very poorly held in Victoria, June 3, 4, and 5. It ents' quarters, University of Victo- The saving of this beautiful ing for a number of years. attended approximately 16 people was very successful with nearly all ria. building for an Historic Site has The new member elected was were present. branches attending. The largest On Thursday evening registra- been a project of the Victoria A wedding was held at the Pink number was from the Victoria tion took place at Craigdarroch Historical Association and through Geranium on Saturday afternoon. Castle followed by a Wine and the efforts of interested people it The bride was Lorraine Lewis and Kent; a week in Paris, where they Cheese party. has become world renowned. BOOKKEEPING found it was just as expensive to A vintage costume fashion On Friday, breakfast was foll- her gown was beautifully styled in owed by a conducted tour of the a peach cream satin and she have a cup of tea as to have a steak show was under the direction of dinner and then they visited Scot- Avis Walton, who founded the Parliament Buildings by Dave SERVICES carried a bouquet of roses, the Shepherd who gave a runni groom, Ken Connor, wore a beige land where Ena was born. Canadian Costume Society of B.C. and brown suit. The witnesses They visited the Campbell Full skirts, leg'o Mutton sleeves, commentary outside and inside. Business & Personal Castle which is between Edin- bonnets festooned with flowers, More than 13,000 school child- were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fraser. ren have been taken on tours The Chaplain who performed the burgh and Glasgow. This is one of high button boots and parasols the castle's that comes under the were among the items worn by the during the school year. Financial Statements marriage service was Phyllis Rob- The present building is not the inson of the Unitarian Church. National Trust. They were enter- models who were members of the tained by the gamekeeper and his Society. first, the original being destroyed Tax Returns Visited the Galiano School last wife and were delighted to have a Playing the part of Queen by fire. Friday. It was their last day of this Scottish tea, with all the home- Victoria, dressed in a beautiful The present structure was de- RELIABLE - year. Mr. Manneker, the school made goodies. black velvet dress, with diamond signed by Francis Rattenbury and principal, thanked the children for tiara was Mrs. Clare McCaul, who built at a cost of $928,000. It has 33 CONFIDENTIAL a very happy and rewarding year The Rod and Gun Club held remained seated in the foyer green domes of oxidized copper. and also said he would be taking a their 25th anniversary dinner and during the evening and received The statue of Capt. Vancouver year off. There will be approx- dance at the Galiano Hall on the guests as they entered the is covered with 23-carat gold leaf. Phil Howard imately 12 children taking advan- Saturday night. The president, castle. Mrs. McCaul is a former The Coat of Arms was designed by tage of a golf clinic. Frank Basarab, honoured the Char- resident of Ganges. James Blomfield. Box 21, Mrs. Ena V. Bickerton and her ter members as the guests of the CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE The statue of Queen Victoria Mayne Island daughter, Elizabeth, have just club. They were Mr. and Mrs. P. was supposed to face the Parlia- returned from a three-week trip to Denroche, Mr. and Mrs. F. Robson James K. Nesbitt gave one of tfn his many humorous talks on histor- ment Buildings but ended facing Europe. They spent a week in Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell and the city of Victoria. the original founding president, ic sites and how they are rescued from the demolition squad. It was unveiled by the Prince of Allan Steward and his charming Wales, later Duke of Windsor. Craigdarroch Castle, a Victoria wife, Hazel. It takes 12 miles of wire to light The toe tapping music was and British Columbia landmark was built in the 1880's by Robert the Parliament Buildings. Mr. provided by Rex Weaver which shepherd described the murals FENDER, MAYNE, Dunsmuir who arrived on Vancou- SERVING everyone thoroughly enjoyed. which decorate the interior, depict- SATURNA & QALIAND It was great to see so many of ver Island from his native Scotland in 1851, he recalled. ing the history of British Columbia our young islanders enjoying this since the early 1800's. * FLOORCOVERINGS very special event. His wife, Joan, did not want to The catering was superb, this leave her beloved homeland and, in VISIT TO POINT ELLICE * DRAPERIES custom,, was provided by the wives of the order to persuade her to make the After lunch a visit to Point executive committee Marg Basarab journey, he promised her he would Ellice House was made. It has * WALLCOVERINGS and Betsy Baines. build her a castle with porte-coch- recently been made an historic site The charter members were very ere and stained-glass windows and and host and hostess are Mr. and For free estimates 629-6696 grateful and appreciative of this Mrs. John W. O'Reilly well known R.R. 1 Port Washington. B.C. tfn gesture and thank the president Kenny and his western gentlemen family in Victoria. Mrs. O'Reilly's Frank Basarab and the members of who gave us so much pleasure with parents were the owners of the the Rod and Gun Club. his great band. home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kolosoff of A meeting was held at the After supper a trip to Butchart Mayne Island Improvement District Galiano Island attended the wedd- Galiano Lodge to discuss the tennis Gardens was enjoyed and the ing of their granddaughter Nancy courts and we will hear more about flowers were as beautiful as ever. which took place in the garden of this later. On Saturday, after breakfast, EXTRAORDINARY the groom's home. The Matron of A nine-foot yellow Davidson the annual meeting was held in the Honour was Dorothy Jackson, the Dinghy went missing last weekend, auditorium of the University. Pre- groom was Larry Plasman and his the name is Windgo anyone having sident, Frank Street was in the GENERAL MEETING brother was best man. Arthur seen this boat please phone me chair. Butler gave his daughter away. 539-2119. Alderman L.G. McKenzie The bride's mother wore a pale A new business has started brought greetings from the city of Saturday, July 10 , 1976, green gown and the grooms mother down at Sturdies Bay it is Hambur- Victoria. He stressed the need for wore pale yellow. The reception ger and Hot Dog stand it will be historical organizations to work 2pm was in the home of the groom. open from 10 am until 9 pm. towards preserving our heritage Jean Lockwood and Mr. and GOLF CLUB NEWS and praised the progress made to Mrs. Richardson were visiting Bob Nelson our course manager date. He extended Best Wishes for Agricultural Hall Jasper for a week or more and would like to thank all the members a successful convention. enjoyed their stay very much. who have volunteered their time Secretary, Jill Rowland, of Van- The nephew of Mr. and Mrs. and labour to keeping the course in couver, read the minutes of the last Re: Land use - Wm Kolosoff, Mark Kenny, is lovely condition. meeting held at Masonic Hall, celebrating the wedding of his The barbecue is being held on Campbell River. Improvement District Property daughter Elizabeth on July 12 at Thursday, July 1, starting at 5.30 Frank Street gave the annual Christ Church Cathedral. The re- pm. report. More federal participation ception will be held at the Commo- and in-put was hoped for in the 25-1 Last Wednesday we had the dore. As we all remember Mart pleasure of entertaining a team of future. lady golfers from Tsawwassen Club HARD TASK they walloped us by 5'/2 to 2Vi The work of publishing the matches not withstanding our de- British Columbia Historical News feat, it is one of the most pleasant was creating hardship for Editor days we have had at Galiano for P.A. Yandle and he was finding it Help us move! I quite a while. Our thanks to Jean hard to meet the deadline. It is and Bert Mozley for a good published quarterly and is av luncheon and also to Bob Nelson able to members on payment ALL KINDS OF CARPET & UNO for having the course in such good their dues of $1.50. condition, and thanks to Young Lee The executive for 1976-77 in- for a good performance on the clude, Hon. Patron, Lieut.-Gov. course. Walter Owen; president, Alf Slo- SPECIALS! Chuck Webb has had a very comb (Victoria); past president, successful two weeks, he won the Frank Street (Burnaby); first vice B.C. and Washington State low net president, Rex Tweed (Campbell score tournament with a net 82 River); second vice-president, Mrs. played at Bellingham, and also the Weir (Windemere); secretary, Micky Ross trophy, the B.C. Jewel- Mrs. Ruth Barnett (Campbell Riv- & roll ends to choose from lers tournament which was played er); treasurer, Mr. Halloran (Victo- PRICED TO SELL at Greenacres. ria). Before you buy get a price from Valcourt's - Galiano where the price is right Weavers & Spinners Guild WE ARE MOVING - TO THE WAREHOUSE BEHIND Galiano Island THE ORIGINAL STORE - TO GIVE YOU BETTER COMMUNITY HALL SERVICE Exhibition & Sale Yvcltc Valcourt Saturday, July 3 Gulf Island Decorating Shop 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Admission 50c Transportation Available Phone 539-2436 In Valcourt Business Centre 537-5561 Box 350> Ganges Refreshments 2Sc Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Thirteen

Planarian Mrs. Thatcher speaks of resigning feeding as president of Pensioners' Group

BY PENSIONER November 6, get ready for the and asked members to think over On June 24, Branch 32, OAPO Bazaar. taking this office - she would be heard a full report of the annual Mrs. E. Thacker announced willing to keep the entertainment convention held this year in Vern- that, after 20 years service, she is department if health allows. on. considering retiring as President The weather was not in our Marsh World favour. Ducks Unlimited (Canada) Mrs. Thacker was in the chair PLANARIANS - Planarians are small (0.5 - 3.0 cm) for the June 24 meeting and after aquatic flat worms distantly related to the para- the regular procedure Mrs. M. sitic tapeworm. Unlike these relatives, planarians Clark, gave an excellent report on FERRIES JINXED the convention, not missing one are free-living, moving over the surface of the detail, she received a standing vote mud or rocky bottoms of streams or ponds. The of thanks. animals "glide" over a solid surface by co- <., Mrs. V. Griffin reported in Cabinet Ministers cannot survive ordinated movement of short microscopic hairs detail her visits to the hospital and which covar the lower portion of the body. Eye- was congratulated on her work as a spots serve as light detectors and the "ears" are director. BY FRANK RICHARDS minister. actually organs of taste or smell. Planarians feed A Smith, Mrs. D. Jones and Ferries have brought disaster to Then came Jack Davis, already on dead or living animal matter, sucking it up Mrs. E. Barber, we are pleased to three ministers in the British inured to the salt and stormy seas with a hose-like pharynx or feeding organ. /jK report are out of hospital and on Columbia Cabinet. They're jinxed! as federal minister of fisheries. In the way to recovery. Mrs. J. one month as ferry administrator Edwards and Mrs. Margaret West- First to take hold of the ferries the new transport minister found 168 - '76 cott are still in The Lady Minto. and to burn his fingers on the more flak than in a year of federal This has been a hard year for our. controls was P.A. Gaglardi, the fishing. members. fiery minister of highways in the Birthdays were called, and, in WAC Bennett government. The ferries have not yet taken their toll of the former federal FACCA CONSTRUCTION LTD. new business, Mrs. E. Thacker, No. 2 man in the government explained in detail, the entertain- for years, Gaglardi went down to minister, but as fares leap towards Serving the Gulf Islands ments and trips members should the sky and traffic falls towards the defeat in the 1972 elections. bottom of the sea, who knows keep in mind as this was our last Next man to administer the meeting until September. which will go first, the ferries or portfolio including ferry operations the minister? July 24: A bus trip to Sooke, for was Bob Strachan. Former provin- * Concrete Pumping a picnic and all tickets were given cial leader and a top man in the out, this bus is full. New Democrat government, he August: a picnic at the home of sank slowly beneath the surface of * Concrete Driveways Mr. and Mrs. R. Foulis. The bus the stormy ferry seas until he will leave St. George's Hall at 2 popped up again in London, Eng- Bottle Exchange & pm. land, as Agent-general. *Gunite Swimming Pools Sept. 8: "Opening Luncheon", Pop Shoppe served in St. George's at 12.30 pm. The ferries were not the res- Rainbow Rd. 537-2812 537-5134 October 13: 2 pm entertainment ponsibility of the New Democrats at Atkins Box 539 Ganges B.C. 11-ALT to be arranged later. for long enough to break another 537-5065

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Calls to Most Places in B.C.: D.D.D. (112) Rates: I Exceptions include calls to some (Station-to-station calls you dial yourself.) northern points not served by us, and I _ _ 11 _ ^ _ _ ^_|_ _ S^IS" r I *_ 1 _ Minimum charge of 20$ Icalls from the OK Tel area. per call. I I Saturday & Sunday Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 11 p.m. 5p.m. to 11 p.m. regula35%pffr day rate (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.j) • Every day of the week. 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. 60%off! I.-.-.—...--.-.-....!1regular day rate (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) • For more rate information, please dial "0" for operator. Ask too about our discounts on calls to places outside of B.C. B.C.TEL \ / Page Fourteen GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD \\Vtlncsdav. June 30. 1976 NAME IN FLASH Foxglove Farm Salt Spring Building Centre Ltd. & CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS Garden Supply DISPLAY HOMES & BUILDING SITES CONTRACTIN Seeds - Feeds - Fertilizers Washington, B.C Garden Supplies Your plans or our design We will build for you on your land or ours 537-2012 DES SMITH ~ ROBIN FISHER Next to Valcourt Business Centre Box 946, Ganges, B.C. 537-5531 ODD JOBS DUNCAN PAVING LTD. BOURRIE & HICKMAN Asphalt Paving Fully Guaranteed General Contractors Ltd. 537-9264 Nothing to small or large Backhoe Service (Evenings) RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PERC. TESTS; SEPTIC FIELDS • EXCAVATIONS • WATERLINES ' 'Quick Completions'' For all types Free Estimates Construction of small jobs SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HOMES & FINISH CARPENTRY around the home or business Phone: 748-2531 Box 815, Duncan, B.C. 6-76 Call 537-5894 Box 624, Ganges, B.C. Quality Interiors Ltd. Cambria Construction Ltd. HUGH'S MACHINERY Commercial & Residential Interiors WELDING - MA CHINE SHOP * Partition Systems CUSTOM HOMES - RENOVATIONS - ADDITIONS POWERED EQUIPMENT REPAIRS * Suspended Ceilings * Drywall *PAINTING (Interior, Exterior) Parts, Sales & Service for - Free Estimates *DRYWALL Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Engines, Stihl, McCulloch, BID Gardiner Snapper, Motomower, Barnes Pumps 384-3373 537-5171 and Welding Supplies Box 65, Victoria V8W 2M1 R.R. 1 Tripp Road, Ganges 537-5070 Upper Ganges Rd. TV &7V Electrical & Plumbing ELECTRONIX WORKSHOP Contracting Radio & TV Sales & Service HOME & COMMERCIAL Specializing in "being" there when yon need us WIRING Your Sy/vama & Fleetwood GOV'T CERTIFIED Dealer 537-5642 Patrick Baines 15.15. ISiiKVlCxJli Barney Baines Service to all makes Walter Fallot 537-5687 537-5629 Evsnings 537-5382 Harold's & Erich's "FOR PEOPLE RENT-A-CAR GOING GULF COAST MATERIALS Daily, Weekly, i PIACFS" PAINTING Serving the Gulf Islands TRAVELWORLD Monthly Rates. .

SALT SPRING Mobile ATLANTIS SALT SPRING Aage Villadsen Home Sites DIVING CO. PLUMBING BUILDING GARBAGE FOR RENT * Air Station CONTRACTOR ARTMUNNEKE "Reasonable Rates * Photography Quality Homes COLLECTION *Quiet Rustic Park * Salvage 653-4284 *Laundromat * Repairs Renovations - Additions 537-2744 ALL UNDERWATER WORK (evenings) Cabinets SERVICE CEDAR VIEW Box 1145, Ganges Eves. Ph. Dick 537-9227 or 537-5412 537-5821 MOBILE HOME PARK Fulford-Ganges Rd., Ganges Tom 537-5849 PALLOT JOHN CATES DUTCH PROFESSIONAL Quality Homes TREE FELLING PAINTER SERVICES .ELECTRIC Bulldozing •INTERIOR GREEN-LOR *EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION CALL: SID MAY Certified Class A & Electrical Contractor Wilf Taylor Ben Greenhough 653-4494 GERRY COERS Quality Heat Specialist Land Clearing 537-2034 537-2155 653-4353 *Prompt, Efficient, Tidy Work 537-5615 537-2416 R.R. 1 Robinson Rd. Ganges *Fully Insured Box 328, Ganges Box 104, Ganges

FRED'S ART HAZENBOOM Painting Like new again ! Don Irwin's Saltspring Bulldozing PAINTING & *Land Clearing & COLLISION & Interiors *Excavations DECORATING *Road Building *Wallpapering Decorating REPAIRS LTD. DRYWALL SPECIALISTS *Hauling Desmond Crescent Free Estimates *Signs TEMMEL & VOLQUARDSEN BRIAN LITTLE FREE ESTIMATES 537-2852 (Behind Salt Spring 25 Years Experience 537-2680 653-4239 Building Supplies) Days: 537-2971 Box 954, Ganges 537-5188 537-2590 Eves: 537-2822 75-46 537-2513 Box 476, Ganges R.R. 2, Ganges Homeworthy 's Wammes A. KAYE "GOODS WORTHY OF YOUR HOME" Upholstering BULLDOZING *REPAIR *Custom Fireplaces * Excavating SPEED QUEEN JENN-AIR *REMODEL *Brick-Stone-Blockwork GIBSON QUASAR *RECOVER *Ferro Cement * Gravel *CUSTOM-BUILT *Tile *Fiil Fireplace & Light Specialists SOFAS & CHAIRS *Landscaping P.O. Box 905, Dutch Tradesman 537-5738 Ganges, B.C. Valcourt Business Centre 537-5114 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE 53 7-231^(weekdays) 537-9208 Maliview Dr. 14 Box 1113, Ganges R.R.1 Ganges Lindal Cedar Homes Bruce Fiander DAISY YOUR IMPERIAL Rock Work & HOLDINGS Distributed by Stove Oil Fireplaces Furnace Oil *Free Estimates *DRILLING INTER-ISLAND HOLDINGS LTD. £sso Marine Dock *Work guaranteed *BLASTING Ice /Wayne Island FERNANDO MARTINS Call Norman Twa AGENT 537-5312 SIDNEY 656-4513 537-9319 Harvey Hampshire 539-2098 Box 347, Ganges Box 393, Ganges GANGES CONTRACTING LTD NELSON G.I. WINDOW GULF ISLANDS RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC TANK CUSTOM CLEANERS QUALITY LOW COST HOMES COMPLETE SERVICE DESIGN SERVICES JANITOR SERVICE DRAWING BOARD TO POSSESSION Home or Business TRUCK ON ISLAND 537-9285 R- R- 2 Charlesworth Road AT ALL TIMES Ganges *W1NDOWS *FLOORS *GUTTERS N. Bedocs WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT *RUGS *WALL- TO -WALL 653-4252 ifiarbour CARPET CLEANING *BOATS Steam Cleaned House *MOTORS Fulford Harbour BUSINESS MEETINGS *TRAILERS COMPANY PARTIES *CHAINSAWS INSURED & BONDED 537-5561 For ANNIVERSARIES Sales & Service Information Valcourt Business Centre BIRTHDAYS or Reservation 653-4381 Mrs. R.DIXON 537-2133 DANCING Box 336, Ganges Page Sixteen GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June JO. I4"p Top officers of toft squadron display trophy Stacey Charter Service Ltd. WATER TAXI 24 HOUR SERVICE 537-2510 tfn

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The Harbour House outdoor service is now open - Jim Bryce, left. Squadron Commander and Chief Instructor Peter Bingham display new trophy overlooking Ganges Harbour Featuring a new menu with fresh, nourishing fruit plates & salads Top squadron of island in 'M-\ For your refreshment - bar specials will be available. its instruction program WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO LADIES AFTERNOON The Salt Spring Island Pow- local squadron is one of the newer contact Peter Bingham at 537-2001 CLUB GROUPS er Squadron was recently honoured groups amongst the 14 squadrons for details. at the annual conference of the that comprise the Vancouver Island Vancouver Island District of Cana- District. The district includes dian Power Squadrons, held at squadrons from Victoria to Port Manana Lodge, Ladysmith. Hardy and also Powell River. RECTOR SUNDAY MORNINGS The Training Officer of the Salt This past season saw 100% of Spring Squadron, Lt.-Commander the students, who took the boating MARKS Tea Garden Brunch Peter Bingham, was named winner course conducted by the Salt of the perpetual Ted Westover Spring Squadron, successfully pass 2.75 Memorial Shield, awarded for the the final examinations and become YEAR 10.30am - 2pm highest proficiency in the teaching eligible for CPS membership. of the Canadian Power Squadrons' Rev. J.A.P. Daniels recently FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY basic Boating Course. A new class will be initiated this celebrated the 38th Anniversary of JULY 2-3-4 It is a signal achievement as the his ordination as deacon and 39th FROM THE HARBOUR HOUSE SOUPE KETTLE fall and any persons interested may of his ordination to the priesthood. It was Trinity Sunday, both FRESH VEGETABLE SOUPE times, at Chester Cathedral, by ENTREE: FRUIT CUP Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, REGIONAL GARBAGE PROCESS the late Francis Fisher who was then Bishop of Chester. Beef Miroton 6.50 The date was Trinity Sunday, TO BE CONSIDERED BY BOARD 1938. Cornish Game Hen 6.25

Regional directors now have district find a site for a plant Wiener Schnitzel 6.50 before them a recommendation capable of converting up to 650 that they adopt the principle that tons of solid waste per day into low Trout (Saute Meniere)7.50 garbage should be converted to grade heating fuel. RENT-A-CAR energy. $ DESSERT: Cherry Trifle The region's Public Works All solid waste would be trans- 15 a day For Your Dining & Dancing Pleasure Committee made the recommenda- ported to the plant, and a transfer tion as the solution to the problem station would be built in Sidney to of solid waste disposal in face of serve the Gulf Islands, the B.C. /Wayne Bryan Smith at the piano the fact that the Hartland Road Ferries, Sidney and North Saanich. dump site in Saanich will soon be The recommendations are to be R 3R RESERVATIONS PHONE: filled to capacity. considered at the next meeting of Island The recommendation is that the the board. 537-2133 or 537-2247 539-2411219 NEW SUMMER SCHEDULES NOW IN FORCE FOR ISLANDS FERRIES Recreation Commission New summer ferry sched- en for Fender twice a day. It is also ules came in at the peak of the a link with Swartz Bay by the Swimming Programme islands protest against the ferry Queen of the Islands. fare hikes. Some changes which would The Queen of Sidney leaves The regular island swimming programme will have stirred up concern at any later from Long Harbour on her other time were scarcely noticed. morning run and calls in at Mayne commence at Vesuvius Bay on Monday, July 12 The late Friday sailing between and Galiano only for six days a Vesuvius and Crofton has been week. On Sunday augmented ser- to continue until July 30 - under the direction wiped out. There is a new late vices are offered to cater to the sailing between Fulford and Swartz larger volumes of traffic. of Mrs. Yvonne Sollitt Bay. One general pattern to the new Red Cross swimming classes will be held daily 12.30 - 3.30 Monday to Friday. On the mainland side, the schedule is change. Travellers will All swimmers, school age and over are eligible. The charge will be $5 per child or summer schedule once again pro- be well advised to check the $7. SO if 2 or more children in the same family register. vides a direct link with Tsawwass- schedule before going to the ferry. Registration will be held July 3 at Mahon Hall parking lot from 10.00am to 12.30pm. If you are unable to attend this registration complete the form below and mail to Mrs. DUTCH BEAUTY SALON Sollitt, Box 367, Ganges, B.C. or phone her at 537-2129. SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1961 We specialize in - NAME., 'DURALASH' (individual permanent eyelashes) AGE... * We pierce ears * Try our European Steam Permanent PHONE Open Tues. - Sat. 9-5 C/37 'JQi 1 Closed Mondays «*** ' m**°r A Lower Ganges Road - across telephone building tfn PREVIOUS SWIMMING EXPERIENCE.. rifttooob Sen'ing the islands that make beautiful British Columbia beautiful.

SECOND SECTION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1976 Page Seventeen VANCOUVER FERRY FARES UNDER FIRE When Galiano Chamber of Co- was deplored in respect of main- Dear Mr. Curtis: and yourself was sent on the mmerce wrote on June 19, to Hugh land communications. Here is the Our telegram of May 31 add- instructions of a meeting of over Salute to Canada Curtis, MLA and Minister of Chamber letter, with Mr. Curtis' ressed to the Premier, the Minister 150 island residents. Municipal Affairs the ferry cost reply. of Transport and Communications It was directed primarily to the Over a hundred years ago our matter of fares between Galiano forbears planned and the Mainland. Our Canada, this mighty, vib- Is it fully realized that a couple rant land. Awards given at Salt Spring school will have to invest $36.00 in ferry From snowy mountain peak to fares alone to get to Vancouver? sunny plain • Following picture of students highest outstanding academic a- are accompanied by a certificate. who have won book prizes for. the chievement in their class. Books Our Brief (telegram) was pre- From forest green to prairies cise and to the point. One import- gold with grain - ant aspect, not noted, is that our The miles roll on from sea to residents will now pay four times sea as much to travel as a passenger to To make this pleasing home for the mainland: e.g., the $1.00 you and me. mid-week fare went up to $4.00 any day of the week, Blue inland lakes with gleaming I want you to know that our fish abound, people find it hard to believe that Sweet fruits and flowers grow the last revision did not deal with wild upon the ground. the Mainland-Gulf Island route. Swift rivers flow through ver- Will you please convey our dant banks so deep, feelings to the Honourable Mr. Or raging fall in haste to reach Davis. We would like to discuss the deep. these matters with you and also Let all who live thank God for with Mr. Davis. We do not know those who planned how much attention was paid to our Our Canada - this mighty, Brief of May 31. It did elicit two vibrant land. replies: an acknowledgment from your secretary and a note from the -Grace A. Wright Premier assuring us that Mr. Davis would be in touch with us. His response was a copy of his press statement. Our frustration is showing HELMCKEN through in this letter, Mr. Minister well aware as we are of the many problems facing you and your colleagues we do think an express- ADDRESSES ion of serious concern from our island people deserves the fullest consideration. Has it had it? Two Fulford girls Frances By- mentary, the grade seven academic entire year and were warmly T.F.H. Armitage, M.D. President. HISTORIANS ron and Gisela Timmel tied for the award for excellence. The girsl tied applauded by the student aud- * * * highest award at Salt Spring Ele- with straight A grades for the ience. Dear Dr. Armitage: BY ELSIE BROWN I have your letter of June 19 Ainslie Helmcken was guest which refers to a telegram you sent speaker at the Saturday evening to the Premier, Jack Davis, and banquet of the B.C. Historical myself. Association on June 4. I can certainly understand the His subject was "The Man concern of many Galiano Island Known To Us as Grandfather". residents over the increase in ferry Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken fares, and I recognize that for said he didn't like politics and geographical reasons, if nothing those who were close to him else, Galiano relates more to remembered him as being a very Greater Vancouver than to Greater shy man. Victoria. During the many years he You have my assurance that I practiced medicine, the office was will convey your feelings to both in the home which is known as Mr. Davis and the Premier with "Helmcken House" adjacent to the particular emphasis on the Galiano museum and is open to the public anomaly. during the summer. Mr. Helmcken On my own behalf, I think I says that when he went for walks should also indicate to you and with his grandfather he was awed your Chamber that the fare in- by the number of people who creases have occupied a tremend- stopped to talk to him. All his ous amount of time in this office patients held him in very high not only for my staff but for me as regard. well, including discussions in Cab- inet and Committees of Cabinet. Musical evenings were held on This is my duty as M.L.A. for Saturday evenings regularly and Saanich and the Islands, and I you had to have a pretty good accept it willingly. However, Mr. excuse to be let off. Mr. Helm- Grade 7 Academic Award went mel. Grade 6 awards for good ive Mouat, of the I.O.D.E. Miss Davis is charged with responsibil- cken's mother and his Aunt Dolly to Frances Byron and Gisela Tim- citizenship were presented by Ol- (Turn to Page Twenty-four) ity for the B.C. Ferries and it is to were accomplished pianists. They him that all objections and obser- were all expected to join in singing vations should ultimately be direc- the songs which were the latest hits ted. Within recent days, he has of the day. indicated the intention to attend at Dr. Helmcken would never' put least one meeting on the Gulf the telephone receiver to his ear Islands but I am afraid I do not but would stand back behind his know the likely date or location. I daughter (Aunt Dolly) and have the shall remind him of this in the message relayed to him. He would course of the next several days. then relay the message he wanted I can think of no further useful given. observations at this point in time, He didn't like the automobile, however, I can assure you that I either. He said it was the work of continue to monitor the situation on the devil. When he did consent to behalf of my constituents. take a drive in one he hung on for Hugh A. Curtis dear life. Victoria When his grandson announced that he had joined the R.A.F. and that he was going to learn to fly he Teacher said he had no use for "those silly flying machines". Resigns BILINGUAL When one of Prime Minister Resigning from his teaching McDonald's ministers came to position at the Gulf Islands School visit, greeting him with Bonjour •1 is Charles Curmi, after a five-year Monsieur, he replied, "Klahaya stint on Salt Spring Island. tillicum". Resignation was accepted with After attending the Episcopal- regret by the Gulf Islands School ian church, they all went to visit Board. Curmi will be replaced in (Turn to Page Twenty-three) the fall by Miss G. Kaiser. Page Eighteea GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976 THEY ARE WATCHING THEM GROW AT NEW NURSERY -

New plantation at the Valcourt the womenfolk between his carpen- Centre is Salt Spring Island Nurs- try work on the island. ery. The nursery is owned and operated by two island couples. Attendants at the nursery are Kathryn, Robert's wife and Karen, Bill and Karen Henderson came Bill's wife. They are joined on the from Victoria, their home town, occasion by islander, Anne Haigh, two years ago to settle on Salt the tri-mariner who returned to her Spring. Bill took horticultural cour- home island two years ago from the ses and was enthused with plants. high seas. He watches over the new enter- prise between continuing his pro- fession as land assessor. Robert Mollison came to the Crying island eight years ago but his family is a short sail away at Towels Fender. He keeps a close eye on Offered Mutual Fire Anonymous writer in Ganges is Insurance Co. offering a "good-sized" crying towel for Salt Spring Island busi- ofB.C. nessmen who voted in the govern- Founded in 1902 by the ment that is now threatening their Fanners of British Columbia businesses with ferry fare increas- GULF ISLANDS AGENTS es. Fender..... L. Taverner The writer signs herself as the Salt Spring.. H. J. Carlin worried mother of three who must Galiano..... D. New commute to Victoria to buy shoes Saturna B. Corkill for her children. Mayne..... E. Easton tfn Unsigned letters cannot be published. Peter Moonen Construction * QUALITY HOMES * RENOVATIONS - ADDITIONS * SUB-CONTRACTING Box 543 DUTCH TRADESMAN 537-5126 Ganges tfn They work behind the scenes but DANGEROUS TREE TOPPING they don't raise a million dollars Falling & Bucking BY ELSIE MACDONALD hands. Mrs. Mary Yellowlees is Pockets are carefully removed for . A recently published report convener and co-ordinator of all remaking worn collars and cuffs. * Falling * Bucking stated the Hospital Auxiliary had Thrift Shop activities. She is a Many a box of sewing para- raised a million dollars! sorter and pricer, along with Mrs. phernalia comes into the Thrift * Pruning & Spraying Because the report failed to say B. Tiffin, Mrs. E. Walker, Mrs. Shop, often hopelessly jumbled - TH June Webb, Mrs. J. Buckley, Mrs. needles, pins, thread, buttons, E PROFESSIONAL ART WILLIAMS this amount represented combined Z,*T9 4 S^ - efforts of all Hospital Auxiliaries in D. Eveleigh, Mrs. Nell Jackson and buckles, all in one glorious tangle. TREE CLIMBER R.R. 2 SALTAIR RD. Mrs. Ivy Watson takes the mixed- LADYSMITH, B.C. the province some readers gave the Mrs. K. Booth. 245-3547 Fully Insured credit to the local Auxiliary. Not so, Pricing is mostly routine, but up box home, patiently sorts the tfn but our local women have raised sometimes there is need for staff items and prices them. thousands of dollars toward the consultation before the price is set. PLANT GROWING upgrading of Lady Minto Hospital SPECIAL DONATIONS Some members have a special into a first class small hospital. Occasionally special donations talent for growing plants. Indoor You've heard all this before. come in, perhaps from an estate. and outdoor plants are grown from Need a water well? You've also heard of the fantastic These valuable, and sometimes seeds or cuttings, carefully nour- CALL- success of the Auxiliary's Thrift rare, articles are set aside as ished and potted or packaged ready Shop as a money-raising activity. "treasures". Mrs. C. Oliver and for sale. The green thumb women KEN'S DRILLING LTD. You've heard too about the friendly Mrs. E. Arnold, both knowledge- who keep a constant trickle of Collect saleswomen in the Shop. You've able about antiques and other pre plants coming into the shop are probably seen them in action. Now cious items, do the evaluating in Mrs. H. Skuce, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. 478-9524 477-4982 it's time to tell about the volunteers this area. If another opinion is G. Taylor, Mrs. E. Hengstler and (Office) (After Hours) you don't see at work. The ones needed they are fortunate in hav- Mrs. Pirillo. who do their bit behind the scenes. ing access to professional advice. Then there's the jewellery. ROTARY HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT Stock room staff are in the front Have you noticed the clean Customers see it arranged in show line. These are the sorters and attractive look of clothing hanging cases, clean, attractive and ready Serving Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands pricers. All donations coming into on Thrift Shop racks or piled neatly to wear. Every piece of jewellery the Thrift Shop go through their on tables or shelves? For that fresh donated goes through the hands of look credit must go to the women Mrs. Evelyn Walker and comes who launder soiled, washable gar- under the scrutiny of her exper- ments sent into the shop. Doing ienced eyes. Items are repaired if washing and ironing at home are necessary, then cleaned and pol^ » CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT Mrs. Booth, Mrs. P. Wilson, Mrs. ished to look their best. f, BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION B. McNally, Mrs. Eveleigh, Mrs. Watches and clocks are turned V. Pirillo and Mrs. G. Earwaker. over to watchmaker Charles Mell- Salt Spring & Outer Gulf Islands Mending is done by Mrs. ish. He carefully examines each SUMMER SCHEDULE Yellowlees. Ripped seams are re- timepiece, and if repairable, sets it paired and missing buttons replac- ticking again. Mr. Mellish does SALT SPRING ISLAND - Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 1 pm - 4.30 pm ed. Mrs. E. Cull does a profession- this work gratuitously for the A Building Inspector will be in this office: al job of reknitting sweaters. (Turn to Page Twenty-three) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY THURSDAY 8.30 am-9.30 am 10.30am-2.00pm FIELD INSPECTIONS: PENDER Every Tuesday commencing June 1, 1976 BACK-HOE & TRUCKING MAYNE Every Thursday commencing June 1, 1976 GALIANO Every Tuesday commencing June 1, 1976 SERVICE Inspection Office Mailing Address: B.C. Government Building P.O. Box 220 * Septic Tanks & * Trenching Water Ganges, Salt Spring Island Ganges, B.C. Phone:537-2711 Field Installations Lines etc. Main Office * Driveways * Perc. Tests Building Inspection Department, 670 Granderson Avenue, Victoria. B.C. Phone: 478-5551 Applications and inquiries may be handled at either the Salt Spring Island Office or the Main * Backfilling * Wells to 18' Office. Slight adjustments may occasionally be made to this schedule to suite work load requirements. T.R. NOBLE 537-5654 M.F. Neal Box 443, Ganges (After 6 pm) Senior Building Inspector Page Nineteen Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Box 250, Deadline Ganges sday 537-2211 CLASSIFIED ADS.

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOF VLE : ~66 Chev-C-50 at-deck, GVW Propane Nordic Construction Hea- DANISH UPHOLSTERY Two darling doelings! One-year- Allison piano, short cabinet full ter - for sale or rent 100,000 to old female goats (sisters). Clear keyboard, Belltone $350 or best 24,000 with s boards. $2500 Brentwood Bay O.B.O. 539-5529 25-1 400,000 BTUs. Gulf Islands Pro- Ph. 537-9245" your brush now - ready to breed in offer. 653-4298 25-2 pane Gas. 5.37-2233 tfn 652-1591 the fall. Alpine X. $75". the pair, to Columbia 26, custom finish in teak. Yellow upholst ed chair. Call Purebred Arabian gelding, 5 years, good home. Ph. 537-2179 Miller sails. W.R. Cannon 537-2028 evenim after 6pm 25-1 very gentle, 15 hands, blemished 1968 Rover TC 2000 (twin carbs) 537-2996 25-1 but sound, $400. Very beautiful leather interior, radials, rear spea- 1973 Challenger, one owner, Mow it's half-Arabian Pinto-pony filly, 2 ker radio. Nice performance $1500 21,000 miles, $3,495. 1969 Pontiac years, 13 hands, $400. Several or best offer. 537-2324 after 6 25-2 Parisienne, one owner, 57,000 Garde i Shop young registered horses for sale. Old english pine sideboard $150. miles. $1,195. both cars excellent Also, need hay. 539-2971 23-3 * Free Home Dark Jacobean oak dressing table, shape. 537-5527 or 537-5197 25-1 537-5552 or Conversion Bus mobile home ex- F.sti mates with long bevelled mirror $100. Old One Viking washer, good condition 537-5554 cellent workmanship. Three way pine 2 piece cupboard $250, (new clutch and new pump) $100. appliances, modern panelling, car- * Free pick-up & delivery, marble washstand, $140., old ches- one slightly damaged bathtub, new GRASS SEED SALE pets, toilet, shower, holding tank, on furniture & drapes. tfn terfield and two armchairs, $40. $35. one corner table, $12, one water tank, electric pump. Running 653-4464 25-1 Super 5 Ib. Reg. 12.25 metal ironing board, $6. six 4 x 8 SALE 9.95 Gear A-1 condition. Must be seen. SALT SPRING One Saanen goat with doe kid, shts. panelling, $1 each, 1 vacuum 537-2347 24-2 1 Ib. Reg. 2.35 $125. for both. One fresh register- $5.537-5876 25-1 SALE 1.75 Beautiful puppies - Golden lab/ PHOTO AND ed Saanen doe, $125. One 1929 Omega photo enlarger - like new Uplands Special 5 Ib. Reg. 10.75 Weimaraner cross, now weaned Encyclopedia Britannica, $25. $90.537-5897 25-1 SALE 8.95 and ready for adoption. Fran and PRINT SHOP 537-2827 25-1 Pure-bred Afghan, female, spayed, 1 Ib. Reg. 2.20 Michael, Whalen Road, Mayne (next to Vesuvius Bay store) 1969 Ford Vi ton pickup, 4 spd., 3 years old, well-trained, affection- SALE 1.65 Island. 539-2337 24-2 Complete photo finishing services big six, $1,000. 539-2069, Galiano ate. Very reasonable price to a Parkland 5 Ib. Reg. 7.00 16' Aristocrat travel trailer, $1075. plus highest quality hand printed __ 25-2 good home. 537-2690 25-1 SALE 5.95 custom enlargements from all neg- O.B.O. , 1 ton electric hoist 110 volt Hand lawn mower $5. Wooden Alpine nubian milking goat. 3 yrs. lib. Reg. 1.50 $225. new., 3500 Ib. 12 volt winch atives, transparencies, prints and ceiling clothes rack $8., Blonde oak SALE 1.15 artwork. Photographic Services av- $95. 3 mo's. old doe kid - $150. new, 400 ft. V*" steel cable coffee table $10. 653-4298 25-2 de-horned good milking line $35. We have a complete line of: ailable for: $80. new. 539-2644 24-2 Victorian Mirrored Armoire Holstein bull calf - 4 mo's. old. $60. REINDEER PRODUCTS WEDDINGS including: 1963 Buick Wildcat in A-1 condi- FAMILY PICTURES at 653-4591 after 6 pm 25-1 tion. Best offer takes. 1962 CMC Antiques 8 ft. Sabot in excellent condition * Maricrop SOCIAL EVENTS * Mari 4-4-4 truck in A-1 shape. Best offer BUSINESSES, ETC. Funque & Junque complete with rigging. $200. takes. Phone 653-4350 evenings Unlimited 537-2495 after 5 25-1 * Flower shower 24-2 Open Tuesday thru Sunday * Compost maker 10 am - 5pm Olde Towne - Ganges Special at Island Handcraft House. 1975 Pinto hatchback, 10,000 miles 537-2352 * European tree wash 537-5141 Good jute for macrame - 5 Ib. rolls - Last chance for large oak barrels $3200. or offer. Call days, 537-2163 CLOSED MONDAYS tfn 25-1 $8.95. Potters and weavers supply or evenings 537-2324 23-2 REG. 26.95 Good island car - 59 Consul - and kitchen boutique. We are SALE 22.95 POLAR INSULATION. We spccial- re-bore, new pistons, brakes, snow agents for Leclerc Looms (Canada) 254 i/c in residential insulation. New 1WON ties. $200.537-2117 25-1 Texere Yarns (England), Paragon construction. Reinstating your Tool Sharpening now on Salt kilns. Lower Ganges Rd. (corner of Volume II present home. Serving the Gulf Mrs. Guenther. collect Spring Island.You name it, we Crofton Road) 25-1 Islands. 743-2785 or385-2064 tfn 652-2837 sharpen it. Pick-up and delivery. 1972 Pinto-wagon, excellent condi- Bookstore NATURAL FOODS tfn Call Jurgen Engelhardt - German tion, S1400. 539-2918 25-1 537-9223 At the Salt Spring Farm trained tool and die maker. 1973 Pinto for sale, 36,000 miles, At Sea? Vesuvius Bay Road Locks Meats 537-5464 tfn good running condition. $2,500. 3 Or Just Going? near Central. 537-2285 in Chemainus Bed-settee, 2 rollaway beds, A bed 537-9238 25-1 We have a raft of books for you tfn and mattress, kitchen table, floor 3'/2 HP outboard, used approx. 20 PILOTING, by Chapman ALFALFA HAY GRAIN FED BEEF polisher, carpet sweeper, stroller, hrs. Excellent condition. $125. Also BOATBUILDING, by Chapelle By the side 10 speed bicycle, shower attach- 10 watt portable public address THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS By the load $118. * Custom Killing ment, 2 TV's, 10 month Toggen- system. $25. 537-5092 tfn MAKE YOUR OWN SAILS By the 100 Ib. bale $6.00 * Cutting & Wrapping burg doe, baby crib (up to 6 yrs.) Local hay for sale. Crop '76 $1.75 a MARINER "s CA TALOG '"• 246-3940 537-5127 ,25-1 bale. R. Oddoux Burgoyne Bay THE ARTS OFTHE SAILOF 653-4361 or Arborite dinette suite extension Road. Fulford. 25-3 BEERY's BASIC SAILING KENTON HOUSE GALLERY 246-9310 table, 6 lovely chairs and buffet, as COMPLETE GUIDE TO OUT- Cromaglass septic tank. Two years BOARD MOTOR SERVICE AND Blackburn Rd. 24-8 new $129. Viking washer, as new old and in excellent condition. $750 ANTIQUES AND $125. 1 chesterfield chair and 1 REPAIR THE LITTLE GALLERY Phone West Vancouver 926-6631 CRUISING GUIDE TO THE GULF ART OBJECTS FOR THE MOUAT'SMALL rocker. Miscellaneous articles. 25-1 COLLECTOR 537-5061 25-1 ISLANDS NOW OPEN Bedroom suite with twin beds for #** OpenThurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 5 DAYS A WEEK ROOFING sale in very good condition. Come In and Browse 10-5pm-537-2224 Tuesday - Saturday ATTENTION: Asphalt & metal 537-2281 25-1 tfn Custom Framing, Paintings, Print's roof owners McPhillips Ave. Ganges SWEPCO'S AGENT Balboa - 20 sailboat, 3 sails, trailer, Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10.15 - 5.30 Cleaning and Restoring Old Prints extras. $5100. 537-5804 25-1 Vesuvius and Deeds, etc. for cold process roofing 090 Stihl chain saw, complete with 537-2421 will be on the island If you are interested in rock 30'' Alaskan mill. 537-2337 25-1 Variety Shop tfn JULY3-10 carvings, we have cards of petro- 580 Case backhoe loader 24" and (Next to Vesuvius Bay Store) For free roofing survey glyph rubbings, by Jan Cameron. 12" buckets. Excellent tires, good * PETUNIAS For Estimate call 653-4208 At Volume II Bookstore. We are condition throughout 537-5107 25-1 The Wool Shed now also carrying the Victoria * SHRUBS ... * Homespun 25r2 Chord organ $85. Mini bike, offers. * SOUVENIRS paper Monday, and B.C. Today. * Pottery by Gary Cherneff INTERIOR 537-2702 25-1 Business Hours 10 am to 5 pm * Briggs & Little yarns . G.E. Electric mower. As new. $75. Open Sundays DECORATING 1969 Chev. heavy duty pick-up 307 * Cotton for spinning cu. in. motor, 4 speed trans, 700 x Ph.537-270J 251 537-2030 * Workshops in spinning, dye- tfn 15 bud wheels, 537-2662 25-1 Split cedar posts, snake fence rails, ing and Weaving * CUSTOM DRAPKS pickets. Contract fencing, gates DAY FISHING OR For info. Phone 653-4464 * CURTAIN RODS Used 35 mm. camera. Call eve- nings after 6.30 pm. 537-2865 25-1 gazebos, trellises. 653-4230 25-1 SIGHTSEEING NOW OPEN Will slum samples Garage Sale - Sunday, July 4, at COWICHAN BAY & PROXIMITY 10.00 am - 5.00 pm in home 1963 Buick Wildcat, running - needs battery $110. Kenmore elec- the Maples on Beddis Road. $15 per person Find us on Lee Road - top of Lee's 537-5066 25-1 Week-ends only Hill, Fulford Ganges Road. 16tfn tric range in excellent condition, Phone 745-3723 FRF.H ESTIMATES see-thru oven and rotisserie. $80. GARAGE SALE (Stock up for your KOKSILAH HEART MUSIC Quantity of good new and used next garage sale!) Saturday July 3 Hunting & Fishing The Workshop for DANISH UPHOLSTERY panelling and door $20 the lot. at Wildwctod Crescent. Raesides CAMP String Instruments 537-9245 537-5066 25-1 Residence. A plethora of goods tfn 652-1591 Cooler for camper. $21. 537-5437 including - 10 speed bicycle, cedar KAHLUA-LIN SAILING & Restoration 25-1 chest, floodlight, books, records, FISHING CHARTERS music, TV tables, chest of drawers, Repair single bed, rubber mattress, inflat- Fret Jobs Et Cetera able boat. Elegant and inelegant Scott Point Marina Custom Made: Book and Statonery Electric Guitars, "junque" Enquiries welcome at (Bare Boat Low Rates) KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY! 537-566125-1 Columbia 22 fully equipped Cases, Cabinets & more. 537-5072 tfn Adelle Davis books 1.95 PROPANE GAS REFILLS YOU BREAK THEM Type A Behaviour 1.95 8.95 WE'LL FIX THEM at Whippletree Junction Psychomatics 1 -75 9am - 6pm ONLY Cowichan Station Phone- .^37-2233 or call at the 537-9773 Nutrition Scoreboard 1.75 John Akehurst. Rainbow Rd. Tel: 746-5250 Be Well 4.50 Harbour Grocery Store in Ganges. Jute for your macrame projects All gas appliances sold and servic- Box 988, Ganges The Well Body Book 7.95 ed. Gull Islands Projiane Gas. tin tfn - coloured and natural, also special Human Life Styling 10.50 macrame cord - lots of colours. New Aerobics 1 -50 * VICTORIAN MAHOGANY V ALLEY AIRMARINE Briggs and Little & Condon Book of Vitamin Therapy 2.45 Communications Floating Homes DRESSING TABLE wool, cotton, linen, bonele, rayon Nature's Drinks 2.15 Centre for Gulf Islands and much more for weaving. * COUNTRY DINING TABLE AN We 'II build you a floating home Fasting: Ultimate Diet 1.75 SIX CHAIRS VH I RADIO Raw wool - drop spindles - Loving Your Body 3.50 Marine Mobile or the floats to build your own, carders, Indian spinners, Ashford * ENGLISH OAK & PINE COR? Bo\o45. Ganges. B.C. our design or vours Stress without Distress ER CUPBOARD spinners from New Zealand and Natures Cures 1-25 Hal Fnvr 53^-9203 ALUMINUM PONTOONS OR beads, plants, candles, books, * JELLY MOULDS Yoga 1.10 * CARNIVAL GLASS or (,5.1.4429 FERRO CEMENT BARGES baskets, quilts, dyes, mordants Total Fitness Moorage Available and more! * LOTS MORE OLDE BRIC (604)438-6642 Sweet and Dangerous 1.95 BRAC Open Wed.-Sat. 10am - 5.30pm Olde Towne -_Ganges Write: BILL & DEBBIE JOYCE Sun. 12 noon - 5.30 pm Deadline for I lassihod Fulford-Ganges Rd. 537-2352 • 1 uesdav Noon Dept. B. Driftwood. Ganges. BC Closed Monday and Tuesday 25-2 25-1 Open 10-5 Monday-Saturday Box 1146 Page Twenty GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30. 1976

WANTED NOTICE COMING EVENTS DEATHS BUSINESS SERVICES "Sally" needs a foster home on BAHA'l BINGO BUCKLAND - Mrs. Helen Phoebe GENERALTRUCKING Salt Spring Island. She is 14 years Every Saturday - 7.30pm Buckland of Mayne Island passed 537-5663 old, husky and energetic, loves 537-5643 Catholic Church Hall, Drake Rd. • away in the Lady Minto Hospital. tfn horses and butdooHife.* She needs tfn tfn Ganges. June 21. 1976. Ploughing. Rototilling. Haying, consistent encouragement to be the JULY 3rd, SATURDAY She is survived by 2 sons Don and brush cutting, pesthole digging. "If you want to drink that's your Eric. 1 daughter, Barbara; 5 grand- good student she is capable of business. If you want to stop, that's 9pm - 2am 653-4403 tfn being. "Sally's" foster family will children, also 2 sisters. A short our business." Cabaret and prayer service was held 1 pm FOR CHARTERED need to be accepting of her 537-2322 or 537-5044 CARTAGE HAULING sometimes challenging, behavior Friday. June 25 at the family tfn Dance residence on Mayne Island. Arr- To- Gulf Islands while setting a few firm limits for From - Vancouver For Legion Hall rental meetings, Live music by the angements by Goodman Funeral her. Other children in the foster parties etc. contact: H. Ross, Call: BROADWAY family should be considerably older "VICTORIA STREET WALKERS" Home. Ganges. 537-5716 tfn Carney passed away in Shaughnes- INDUSTRIAL or considerably younger than "Sal- MAYNE INN TRUCKING LTD. ly". For information, write to Mrs. The Sydney Banks Spiritual Found- sy Hospital June 22,1976. Dr. John 254-7111 Katie Dunn, Dept. of Human ation will be holding weekly gath- Maync Island James Carney M.M. of Vancouver tfn Resources, 1627 Fort St., Victoria erings at United Church Hall on $2.50 per person in his 82nd year survived by his Fridays at 7.30 pm. Donation (Our floats are now in operation, so loving wife Dora, two sons, John DRYWALL Wood sculptor and nurse presently requested $L tfn come over by boat) 23-3 James and Daniel David Thomas, Complete Service caretaking in the Queen Charlottes CALL DEAN ALBERTSON A.A. closed meetings Tuesdays HARBOUR HOUSE two daughters Patricia and Norah wish to caretake in the Gulf Islands also six grandchildren. Memorial 537-9359 through winter '76/77. Write Lon 8pm, open meeting last Tuesday of tfn^ the month. 537-9212 . tfn TENNIS CLUB service was held Friday June 25 at Sharp, Box 374, Queen Charlotte 2 pm, in Saint Chads Anglican D1XON DRYWALL, complete dry-' City, BC 25-4 Michael Best - Professional Re-cycling - now Saturdays 11 am Instructor Junior Davis Cup Church, 23rd Avenue at Trafalgar wall service including texture, no Quantity of iron bar or pipe '/2 inch - 2 pm only instead of Fridays, 11 players Street, Vancouver. Padre The Rev- job too small or too big. Complete to \Vi inch; minimum length, 16 am - 3 pm. Newspapers tied in Will Give erend H. Taudin-Chabot officiated. insulation service including blow inches. Ph. 537-5397 24-2 secure bundles. Tins washed, Free Demonstration of Instruction In lieu of flowers, donations to the in. Workmanship guaranteed. Al labels removed and squashed flat. Dixon 743-2785 or Elmer Hatch Homes wanted for beautiful black on B.C. Cancer Society would be Clean aluminum foil and pie SAT-JULY3-2PM appreciated. Arrangements 385-2064 tfn and brown fluffy kittens. 537-5018 plates. Bottles in green, brown or 25-1 Tennis Courts through First Memorial Services TARA TRACTOR SERVICE clear glass only, washed caps Limited, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Will rototill your garden or field. Potters wheel, hand or electric. Ph. For further information Tel. No. removed, and all plastic and metal 537-2020 Vancouver 25-1 Front end loader. Post hole digg- 653-4597 25-1 removed if possible. tfn ing. Some landscaping. Sailors to sail sabots with the Salt SALTSPRING COFFEE HOUSE Leisure Lanes - Summer afternoon Featuring local amateur talent, on LEGAL 653-4435 Spring Island Sailing dub. Must or evening bowling for groups by tfn be keen and have stick-to-it-ive- the night of July 2, Friday at 8.00 appointment...especially on rainy pm at St. George's Parish Hall on APPLICATION FOR A ness. Regular sessions from April nights. Island visitors welcome. WATER LICENCE to September, instruction is inclu- the corner of Lower Ganges Road BACK-HOE 537-2054 Jfn and Church Road. Admission is WATER ACT ded. Ph. Phyllis Sinclair at (Sections) 537-9327 25-1 PIANO TUNER 75c. Coffee, tea and homebaked WORK Serving the Gulf Islands goods will be served. Everyone is MAYNE ISLAND Pure-bred Siamese female urgently Phone: 537-2524 welcome. Musicians admitted free. I, Raymond C. Stewart of Rocky Ingram 539-2929 needs Siamese tomcat. 537-2506 Or write: So come and play a song and enjoy P.O. Box 778, Ganges, B.C., VOS 25-1 Box 46434, Postal Stn. "G" some good music. For any addi- 1EO hereby apply to the Comptroll- * SCUBA DIVING Standing-at stud, registered quart- Vancouver 8, BC tional information ph. 537-5871. er of Water Rights' for a licence to * MOORING BUOY - divert and use water out of McAfee er-horse, Lummie King, 652-3257, 24^2 MONTHLY MEETING INSTALLATIONS 2185 Mount Newton Crossroads, Creek which flows northeast and * UNDER COVER - Saanichton 25-2 OF discharges into Sharpe Creek and BOAT STORAGE Homemakers SALT SPRING PLAYERS give notice of my application to all Tuesday, July 6 * DRY LAND - FOR RENT THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE IS persons affected. BOAT STORAGE AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES 8pm The point of diversion will be NELSON MARINE For more information phone the St. George's Hall located at Reference Point XX, 1 & 2 bedroom furnished house- co-ordinator through the hospital Everyone is urged to come and 537-2849 keeping cottages, cable vision for W.R. Map 8764A. tfn switch board at 537-5545, local 08, participate in planning the The quantity of water to be weekly rental. No pets please. SUMMER THEATRE 537-2214 tfn between 9.30am -12 noon, Monday diverted is 500 gallons per day. to Friday tfn 25-1 The purpose for which the Quality Office Space - 2 460 sq. ft. air Now standing "soft spot" Vancou- Salt Spring Island water will be used is domestic. conditioned, self contained. Ideal Community Society Presents The land on which the water Carpentry for dentist, etc. Valcourt Business ver Island champion Appaloosa stallion deluxe. 537-5097 25-1 will be used is Lot A of Section 2, Sundecks - Additions - Homes Centre, Upper floor. 537-5561 23-3 Preventive Range 1 East, North Division Salt Foundations, by contract or hour: Galiano Island on Montague Har- Experienced recreation, worker is Spring Island, Cowichan District, C. & G. Gay bour. 4 bedroom 1 bath older sponsoring 'Summer Fun' activi- Medicine Plan 25891. R.R. 2, Ganges, B.C. house. Furnished with linens and ties for children 6 - 12 years. A copy of this application was or call kitchen essentials. Fireplace, oil Register for one-week sessions. Workshop posted on the 6th of April, 1976 at 537-5030 (evenings) stove, microwave. Private dock and For information phone 537-9745, "DO-IT-YOURSELF BODY the proposed point of diversion and tfn beach. $200/wk July and August, July lor 2. 25-1 MIND REPAIR AND CARE" on the land where the water is to be Shakes, roofing, foundations, fra- thereafter $300/month. Ph. JULY 17-18 (AT THE 'DORM') used and two copies were filed in ming and other carpentry work. 588-4061 or 539-2068 for details. HELP WANTED Register by July 9 at the office of the Water Recorder at Gordon Speed or Jack Speed. 653-4234 evenings 6-11 tfn 24-4 Secretary-Receptionist required for Arbutus Clinic 537-2123 or Parliament Buildings, Victoria,BC. Ganges professional office. Inter- S.S.I.C.S. Preventive Medicine Objections to this application Business Suite ested persons may phone 537-5333 Clinic 537-2623 may be filed with the said Water BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES during office hours for arranging FEE $35. (OR EXCHANGE) Recorder or with the Comptroller of For Rent interviews. • 23tfn Last workshop until fall Water Rights, Parliament Build- Do it now! ings, Victoria, B.C. within thirty Stuff envelopes $25. hundred. Start ON SALT SPRING ISLAND immediately. Send self addressed/ Suitable for doctor, dentist, acc- WORK WANTED Special meeting Salt Spring Island days of the date of first publication ountant, lawyer, barber etc. Avail- Community Society for the purpose of the application. stamped envelope. J & G General The date of first publication agencies, Box 6035, Wetaskiwin, able immediately. DRYWALL of approving the 1975-76 Audit will Phone 537-2186 be held July 14, 8 pm at the is June 23, 1976. Alberta 25-1 Complete Service R.C. Stewart 24-2 25-2 CALL DEAN ALBERTSON Community Centre. 25-2 1 bedroom cottage $150. mo. at 537-9359 Joyce Mitchell will show her paint- MISCELLANEOUS Channel View Court. Walker Hook tfn ings at the Emily Carr Arts Centre, Road. 537-2702 25-1 207 Government St., Victoria, July Need Help? For all types of TWIN GABLES SPEED WASH Small cottage overlooking St. Mary construction, additions, renova- 2 - 13 daily except Sundays. Noon to nine. 25-1 CROFTON Lake, single occupancy only. $150. tions, siding, roofing, finishing One block south of wharf a month, utilities included. work, etc. Fully qualified Ph. Watch for the Avail yourself of our drop-off 537-5437 25-1 Lionel Wood 537-5036 25-2 ANNUAL ANGLICAN laundry service at a nominal ser- On Mayne Island, waterfront one/ COUNTRY FAIR vice charge. 45c/12 Ib. washer two bedroom home on Active Pass, WANTED TO RENT To be held for the first time at the load. For walk-on passengers with appliances, drapes. Available July end of July in the Centennial Park. laundry, we will meet the 10.30 It will be bigger and better this Mann 15 for long term rental. $250. Responsible couple with family ' ferry arrival on Monday, Wednes- Comox 339-3992 25-1 would like to rent a 3 bedroom year. Details on events will be day and Saturday. Transport your with 4 bdrm. 4 yr. old home for rent. house from June til September oublished at a later date in washing to laundromat and return 537-5375 . 25-1 while building their own home. Driftwood. Harry Newman to dock. Two bedroom house with small Local references available. To speed your washing, we have WANT guest cottage at Fulford for long 537-5039 tfn LOST top loaders, double-loaders, ex- term lease. Available now $250/ 2 or more bedroom home, unfurn- tractor and dryers. 246-3112 tfn month. References please. Van. ished by August 1 for working Canon STB-35 MM camera. Beach couple, one child and a dog. Wish over road from Scott Point Marina. 266-5457 25-2 June 26, pm. Can identify. Reward Twin Gables ADS long term, reasonable rent. Have One-bedroom furnished cedar cab- references, and able to redecorate for return or info leading to in all facilities, available imme- and give personal care to dwelling. recovery. Ph. 385-5298, collect. Dry Cleaning diately on St. Mary's Lake. 537-9330 24-2 Please. 25-2 There will be no Dry Cleaning 537-9221 or Victoria 595-6492 25-1 service from One two and three bedroom furn- CARD OF THANKS FOUND JULY 17 - AUGUST 8INCL. ished mobile home. Cedar View Due to annual vacation Mobile Home Park. 537-2744 tfn Watch, in Ganges. Available on Laundry facilities as per usual. We would like to thank all our 25-6 2 Bedroom waterfront home avail- friends and neighbours for their identification. We know what we (Q) I am not a Canadian citi- able from Sept. 1 on one year lease messages and kindness, shown to found, you tell us what you lost! zen but have contributed to - rent $300/month. Ph. 537-5557 us during our recent loss. A special apply, care Driftwood, Box 250, Classified Rate Canada Pension Plan from (days) 25-1 thank-you to Rev. VernMcEachern, Ganges or 537-2211, business 5c a word 1970to 1975. Will I be eligible Part of beautiful house for rent, Isabel and Goody. Elaine Mac- hours 25-1 Minimum $1.25 for a retirement pension when $200/mo. separate entrance, gard- Dougald and Family 25-1 Found - gold pierced earring. Semi-display I reach age 65 even though I en, fruit trees. Dept C, Box 250, I'd like to thank all the staff of Lady Owner may recover at the Drift- $1.68 col. inch am not residing in Canada? Driftwood, Ganges, BC 25-2 wood 25-1 CALL 537-2211 TO Minto for their care and attention (A) Yes, you will be eligible New 2 Bdrm. mobile home 12 x 62 - during my stay in hospital. Also, PLACE YOUR friends and neighbors who sent CLASSIFIED for a retirement pension based wall to wall throughout, washer, REAL ESTATE WANTED *** dryer, fridge, stove on quiet sea- flowers and cards. Edith Barber on your contributory earnings view lot, $250. lease available. 2M CLASSIFIED ADS ARE during those years regardless of Half acre to one acre lot, anywhere citizenship or place of resi- 537-5661, tfn. on Salt Spring. Write Dept. X. ACCEPTED WITHOUT CALL 537-2211 TO PREPAYMENT AS AN dence. Your retirement pen- Deadline for Classified Driftwood. Box 250. Ganges. B.C. sion must be applied for. Tuesday Noon PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED tfn ACCOMMODATION Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Twenty-One

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Mayne Island. Choice nicely treed 1 B.C. LAND & INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. waterfront lot, approx. A acre, Box 63, Ganges, B.C. hydro and water. Good terms 2 Ac. ot wooded seclusion with garden area, driveway roughed in to a 539-2431 lltfn building site with a valley view, drilled well. P.P. $17,000. easy terms. 537-5557 *** LOTS AND ACREAGES 1400 sq. ft. custom home under Beat the high cost of building on this serviced 1 Ac, bright & cheerful cresvir8inproperty Priced to sdl construction. 680 sq. ft. shop and for only $14,500. INOWi««f. - loft. Mobrae subdivision. Also - *** *** view lot in Fulfprd with nice beach, '/j acre view property in growing residential area, serviced with water CUSHEON LAKE ROAD - 2.21 acres aa 1.83 acres within walking will custom build. W.D. Kowalski, 6 power. Only $15,000. distance to the lake. $15,000. for each. Komar Const R.R. 1 Woodland *** Drive, 537-5835 tfn *** 90 acres of secluded waterfront, over 3000' shoreline to south-western WOODLAND DRIVE - Nearly an acre with Western exposure on quiet Southey Point, 2,37 level acres, cul-de-sac - $19,500. hydro and piped water. $7,000 exposure, anchorage, nestled at the base of a majestic mountain. *** Some hillside but price is only $95,000. tms. down with good terms on balance. CALL JIM SPENCER Eves. 537-2154 Days 537-5515 100 HILLS VIEW LOT with a level building site and panoramic view 539-2431 11-tfn over Ganges Harbour - $21,500. Comfortable little 2 BR. home within easy walking distance to all *** Galiano Island water-front, 325' log shops. Ample room for garden on easy to maintain level lot. Only retirement home, wrap around $32,000. GANGES HEIGHTS - Close to an acre of unsurpassed view. Look for deck, unsurpassed view. S.W., *** our sign then CALL US. $23,000. *** W.W. electric heat, fireplace, boat, Older 2 BR home with pleasant sea-view and 5 acres of privacy to grow 1.5 acres, etc. etc. $79,000. 10% a garden, raise chickens or whatever. Land is arable & fenced, good SUNSET DRIVE AREA -1.74 Acres parkland with lots of privacy. On mortgage. Owner 926-"4838 or water and front trees established. Only $60,000. hydro and piped water. $25,000. 539-2285 22-4 *** *** One half-acre level building lot, 19.5 acres of seclusion - undisturbed land with stately cedar and fir 10 ACRES GOOD FARMLAND (not ALR) Realistically priced at excellent terms on Agreement for trees, and a babbling brook flowing through. Driveway is developed $40,000. with only 20% down payment required. Sale. Ph. 537-5749 23tfn with rustic bridge leading to a very special find of fine, clean sand. *** Don't miss this at $55,000. tms. 13 ACRES WITH VIEW OF two lakes and the ocean, yet right on main Lot for sale, by owner. $12,500. CALL DICK TRORY road. $49,500. with some terms. 537-5338 24-4 Eves. 537-2236 - Days 537-5515 *** Uncompleted cottage on 2.6 acres, Over 10 acres of waterfront with 600' interesting shoreline - some nice HOMES some trees, three-quarters cleared, sand and shell beaches, some good soil, large trees. Located at the CUTE AS A BUTTON - This 2 bedroom home features an excellent artesian well, road on three sides, end of a long private driveway. Ideal group or family opportunity. layout - its built on a housewife saving plan! You'll be intrigued! It's good garden, near St. Mary's Lake. Reduced to $86,000. pretty and practical with a living room featuring a corner acorn $23.900. Call 987-2621 tfn *** fireplace, sliding glass doors on to an extra large sundeck with a view 3.47 acres on main road close to boat launching area. Some clearing over St. Mary Lake, wall to wall and a carport. ALL THIS on easy to NOSTALGIA done - lots of trees left. Perfect bldg. site for garden enthusiast. Offers maintain lot. Full Price $55,000. to $24,000. *** CHARM *** MAKE YOUR OFFER on this Waterfront home on beautiful Scott Delux lakefront home on beautiful St. Mary's Lake. 2 bedrooms plus Point. Health reasons demand that the owners leave our island, so 10 Acre attached suite. 1.45 acs. and 150' of frontage for delightful lakeside their loss could be your gain. With 1600 sq. ft. of gracious living. living. $97,500. Large Living Room with fireplace and wall to wall throughout. Family Hobby Farm CALL BOB TARA Eves. 653-5535 Days 537-5515 Room also with Fireplace, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 With rustic barn and newly renova- 3.40 acres of arable land, year round pond, good well, several fruit kitchens, Double carport and blacktop driveway and extra large ted 2 bedroom home. trees, plus farm style home, 2 bdrms., dining room, living room, Ige. sundeck. ALL THIS on nearly an acre of waterfront property. NO This Fulford area farm surr- kitchen, bathroom and full cement basement. $57,500. tms. TIME TO HAGGLE - OWNER DEMANDS ACTION. *** ounded by large maples, firs and REVENUE PROPERTIES oak trees, overlooks a small trout 5.75 acres of farmland, good orchard, 3 good outbuildings, plus older This nearly new 3 bedroom home also has a complete 2 bedroom suite lake and affords a fine south 4 bdrm. home. Close to schools and stores. $90,000. in the ground level basement. Let your tenant help to pay the *** exposure. mortgage. The main floor has a large living room with stone fireplace It also enjoys a seasonal creek Distinctive family or retirement home on superb sea-view let. and separate dining room. En Suite Plumbing in master bedroom, 3 and unlimited water from the lake. Features 3 or 4 bedrooms, spacious entrance, 600 sq. ft. family room extra large sundeck and double carport. ALL THIS on a secluded A $69,900 with terms with fireplace, dining room, living room with F/P, 1 '/z baths, covered acre view lot! CALL US NOW FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW. Full 653-4266 or 537-2534 and open decks, carport, paved driveway. Excellent condition. Price $75,500. 25-1 $82,000. *** *** In Ganges - Commercial building presently rented. With three Mayne Island .86 ac. waterfront, excellent sandy beach, lovely treed property. 2 separate units. Only $85,000. bdrm. home with seaview from every room plus Ige. workshop or *** 80' Waterfront - 1.6 Acres, 1 mair cabin. $74,500. WAYNE PEARCE 537-2355 PEARL MOTION 537-2248 house and 3 cabins (all fully CALL MEL TOPPING Eves. 537-2426 Days 537-5515 furnished) Excellent well. Close to store and Inn. Asking $89,900. But ACREAGES PENDER ISLAND JOHN LIVER GALIANO open to offers. Nearly 1 acre treed, power & water $7900. CENTURY 21 10 acres treed, arable $32,500. 539-2119 Atkinson & Terry 594-2404 60 acres Saturna Island, some W/F $59,500. Don Terry 594-1407 (Delta) GALIANO ISLAND WATERFRONT 10 acres treed - creek bordering full 1 acre treed, 155' beach, 2-bedroom cottage $49,500. 2 BDRM. HOME - 130 FT. WATERFRONT. Terrific view. Sheltered moorage. Walk to ferry & school. $52,000. length of prop. $40,000.537-2484 '/z acre treed, 85' W/F, power water & sewer $20,000. 25-1 7 acre Island, near Salt Spring Island $77,500. NEARLY NEW HOME - Sea and mountain view. Near beach. 2 110 W/F lot, 12 x 60 Glendale Mobile Hm. $36,000. Bdrms. Lge. kitchen, deck, sep. garage, park-like l'/2 acres. $59,500. '/2 acre oceanview, sewer, cable Plus an excellent choice of low priced lots. NEARLY 7 WATERFRONT ACRES Walk-on beach. $53,000. TV, all services, level, cleared. - CALL MANFRED BURANDT 629-3271 2.6 PRIME BEACH & MOORAGE WATERFRONT ACRES - cleared Substantial discount below market GALIANO ISLAND housesite. Choicest South Galiano location. $48,000. for cash. 537-5104 tfn 2 ac. hillside homesite with southwest view of Trincomali, just north of 105 FT WATERFRONT LOT (Vi acre) Fantastic south west marine One acre view lot in St. Mary's Retreat Cove, Driveway & drilled well. $22,500. with terms at 10%. view. $26,000. (Firm-cash) choice area. Highlands, all services available. 11.7 ACRES Make beautiful mini-ranch or private estate. Nearly new 537-2662 25-4 Small family home near ferry, 2 bdrms., fireplace; carport, utility, paddock and stables (could convert to cottage.) with water, power workshop, lawn & garden area. $42,500. on terms. and phone. Excellent soil. Cleared sea-view homesite. BY OWNER 2 ACRE SEA & ISLANDS VIEW $20,000. HOME ON 3 ACRES Under 2 ac. at Georgia Hills with 151' sandstone beach, on water 1% ACRES - Good beach real close. Power, water and phone. Completely redecorated inside and system, power & phone, all rough clearing done, pine & arbutus trees, $14,500. out. Two bedrooms, fireplace, wall exclusive area. $39,000. half cash. NORTH PENDER ISLAND to wall, delightful kitchen and JEAN LOCKWOOtf Eves. 539-2442 Galiano Office Days 539-2250 SUMMER COTTAGE ON MAGIC LAKE Facing South west. 84 ft. overall pleasing interior. Hot watei SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. waterfront. 816 sq. ft. 2 Bdrms. deck. Built l'/4 in cedar. Fireplace. heating, good gravity feed spring Box 69, GANGES, B.C. Elec. heating. Your retirement home of the future. Now $27,000. water. Large assumable 9% first (firm) 537-5515 mortgage. Located 4 scenic miles BEAUTIFUL O/T HOME Delightful sunny location not far from from Ganges - for information beach. Over an acre lovely orchard and garden. $48,500. 537-5044 25-1 DORSET DORSET MAYNE ISLAND LOT WITH SEA VIEW - a short walk to Boat launching and REALTY GROUP anchorage. $14.000. MORE CLASSIFIED ON R.R. 1, Bayview Road, Ganges BC '/i ACRE LOT - on water supply. $7,500. PAGE TWENTY-TWO 537-2030 Block Bros. 3479 Dunbar, Vancouver

SALT SPRING ISLAND SALT SPRING ISLAND 2 Bedroom, lakefront home, a A one acre lot with the same view gardener's delight, fireplace, im- out over Ganges Harbour as our maculate home, shown only by hospital has. A really nice home Farewell to Mayne Island couple appointment. Firm Price at $75,000 site close to everything, only *** $29,000. *** on their departure for Langley 2 Bdrm. mobile home, set on a 3 not serviced '/z acre lots. All hillside, facing the sun a wide about $12,000. expanse of sea, mountains beyond. #** BY ELSIE BROWN work came to hand." 1960's but continuing to relieve ; A view one would never tire of and 2 Ocean view lots $17,900. and A tea to bid farewell to Don and this sparkling new unit can be Don Vigurs was born in Bir- most of the Lighthouses in B.C. fc $18,500. Serviced. Gertie Vigurs, long time residents vours for only $42,500. mingham, England, coming to holidays. Prior to that time th *** ERNIE WATSON of Mayne Island was held at the Canada in 1906 with his parents. Vigurs farmed the area south < 537-2030 Rectory, Sunday, June 13. They homesteaded on the prairies, Minty Drive. PENDER ISLAND Mrs. Ethel Burrows, present and, in 1928, they moved to Mayne Don and Gertie have two mar1 3 Bdrm. waterfront home, fruit Several waterfront and lake front occupant of the Rectory, was in Island. ied daughters Arlene and Ky trees, garden, serviced, boat dock, lots from $11,900. to $29,000. charge of the tea, assisted by MARRIED IN 1935 Peterson of Westbank and Doroth MLS. $69,900. *** members of the W.A. In 1935 Mr. Vigurs married and Ed Ojala and family, Penrt A waterfront house with southern Rev. James Daniels spoke on Gertrude Bennett, daughter of the and Don, of Langley. exposure at that point in construc- their many years of faithful service late Mr. and Mrs. James W. Mr. and Mrs. Vigurs are mov 3 Bdrm. home, Tripp Road area, tion where you can still add your given to the St. Magdalene Bennett of Mayne Island. The ing to Langley, where they hav fireplace, lakeview. serviced. MLS personality to complete. Now Anglican church during the past 25 marriage was performed by Rev. bought a home. $57,000. $80.000. years during which time Mr. *** *** R.D. Porter, Rector of St. Mary A presentation was made to th Vigurs was Rector's Warden. Be- Magdalene church at that time. well-known couple by Mrs. h Serviced building lots from $8,500. sides these duties the Vigures were Mr. Vigurs was Assistant Slinn on behalf of all their friend. ERNIE WATSON ED NELSON also custodians of the church and Lightkeeper at Active Light Station Best Wishes go with them to the 537-2030 629-695 "were alwavs faithful in whatever for 10 years, retiring in the late new home in Langley. Page Twenty-Two GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday. June 30, 1976 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Info. . . . Salt Spring Island Building Sites MILLER & TOYNBEE CHOOSE A BUILDING SITE FROM OUR GROUP OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN SEVERAL AREAS Health We will build a home to your specifications REALTY LTD. HOUSES BY DR. BOB YOUNG SALT SPRING BUILDING Two bedroom home on .69 of an acre, close to school bus route. Spring water. Good garden soil. $30,000. CENTRELTD. *** BOX 946, GANGES 537-5531 Yachtsmen and fishermen, here is what you have been looking for; The grubby six-year-old boy. in safe year round moorage for your boat, a lovely beach for your short pants and sagging socks, children or grandchildren, a two level new home for the Lady of the stood spellbound, watching the MACAULAY NICOLLS MA1TLAND & CO. LTD. medicine huckster at the local Marine Drive, West Vancouver house and the seclusion of nearly 1 Vi acres with 117' of waterfront. All this can be yours for the realistic price of $82.500. on excellent terms. fairground. Three times he watch- 926-6811 Anytime **# ed the "Professor" convert sugar 1 service the Gulf Islands specializing on the "Fenders" North and On over halt acre close to beach access. Owner built home and guest to carbon and aspirin tablets to a South, situated to the south of the B.C. Gulf Island chain. We have a house. Electric heat and well insulated. Bright sunny area. 1975 taxes puddle of tar over his spirit lamp. continual inventory of properties ranging from low priced lots, only $212.59. Priced at $49,500. Terms of $20,000. down and Vendor For the fourth show he found homes and large acreages. When you wish to buy or sell please call will carry balance at 11% . himself on stage, holding an or- TED DEVER 629-3371 Collect for fast efficient service *** ange in one hand and a bottle Newly listed, a beautiful view home close to Ganges. Exceptionally "Doctor Johnson's Winter Toni fine construction. The lady of the house will approve of the functional in the other. but pleasing design. Wall to wall carpeting, sunken bath, possible The depression year audience duplex on lower floor. Large sundeck with unobstructed view of the watched with amusement, for the harbour and Outer Islands. $85,000. Terms available. show was free entertainment. Few JunlUtlon, Jbtd. *** bought the potion, having better GULF ISLANDS BRANCH New three bedroom home in Ganges. Just a few finishing touches use for any money they might have Box 929, Ganges. B.C. needed to complete. Owner transferred and must sell. Full basement, had. 537-5568 sundeck, carport. Two fireplaces. $63,000. *** TRYING TO GUESS LOVELY HOMESITE ON SECLUDED CUL-DE-SAC. .86 acre, nicely The boy would pass his time as wooded, sunny location. On piped water & hydro. $14,200. Terms. Two bedroom lakefront home of approximately 1000 sq. feet. Over a stage-prop trying to guess which 100' of lakefront. Priced at $45,000. .64 ACRE SEAVIEW LOT - with excellent views of the Outer Islands *** people the salesman had reached. The face that lit up when a cure for & Active Pass. Good building sites. On paved road, hydro & piped ACREAGES water. $21,000. arthritis, insomnia, or baldness Nearly 20 acres with view that compares with West Ganges, Donore or was promised, usually belonged to FANTASTIC LAKE & SEAVIEW LOT - in one of our finest 100 Hills. Full price $45.000. with $15,000. down. sub-divisions!! .74 acres on piped water, hydro & cablevision. *** a gullible person with the disease Excellent building site designed for privacy. $19,500. Over 10 acres. Road frontage on two roads, wooded, some arable plus or symptom in question. Their 20.5 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL FARM VALLEY - Cleared and fenced view. Possible subdivision. P.P. $48,500. with $15,000. down. hope, in retrospect (for I was the with parklike areas. Close to Town. Driveway and hydro in. Excellent *** six-year-old boy), was pathetic. exposure. $72,500. Terms. Nearly twenty acres with long road frontage. Light clearing would Unfortunately, the purveyor of ON SATURNA - Guest Lodge with seaview on .66 acre. 2400 sq. ft. provide arable land. This property has a nice valley view. Priced at snake-oil medicine and miracle with full basement. 4 Rental bedrooms. Close to beach access. $49,500. on terms. *** cures is still with us, pandering to Existing mortgage. Ideal for couple. $74,500. MLS the agonies of the stricken and EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITY IN THIS COMMER- 10 acres. Southern exposure, some clearing has been done, access is often doing very well for himself. CIAL PROPERTY AT FULFORD HARBOUR 1 BR Seaview home in. Trails thru out the property, ideal for small hobby farm. P.P. Only the methods have become with office/ store space in front, plus adjacent separate office or store. $33.000. *** more sophisticated and the diseas- In good condition with main road frontage close to Ferry Terminal. es "treated" more life-threaten- $45,900. with terms. MLS Over 20 acres with accessible and usable waterfront. Arable with ing. j. DALE NEILSON 537-5161 southern exposure. Possible subdivision. Make an offer with $30,000 The itinerant entrepreneur may *** as down pavment. P.P. $97,500. *** be educated, may even be an NEED ROOM TO GARDEN??? - This 2 BR. stucco bungalow on 2 avaricious physician whose mis- acres of meadow & woods is the answer. Within walking distance of LOTS guided and dishonest activities Ganges. Asking price of $51 ,500 is flexible, and financing can be Beaver Point Road. Over two acres for $15,900. with $5,000. down. make mockery of his professional arranged. *## oath. 2.9 ACRES WITH ST. MARY LAKE FRONTAGE- Older 2 BR home VESUVIUS - Several beautiful properties, two of which border on a with private, self-contained attached suite and guest cottage. creek. Terms as low as 25% down. Priced at $16,000. and up. MEDICINE SHOWS Landscaped grounds, paved circular driveway with fountain. HUNDRED HILLS - View properties from $16,500. to $21,500. About the the only professional- Numerous fruit trees. Lots of seclusion. Asking price $126,500. Excellent terms available. Close to Ganges. ism shown by the present day Terms. GANGES HEIGHTS - One only parcel of over two acres. Combines hope-peddlars is that of promotion LAKE & OCEAN VIEW - as well as Islands & mountains. Water, view, garden soil, wooded areas. Driveway into building site $20,500. and salesmanship. Local theatres, hvdro, cablevision. Basement excavated. All for $19,500. MLS DONORE - Seven view properties from .36 acre to over 2 acres. Your newspapers and television chann- HALF ACRE LOT ON CUL-DE-SAC- Water & Hydro. Close to choice of unexcelled building lots $18,900 to $26,200. Serviced with els and the "hot-line" radio shows Ganges. Asking $14,500. water, power and telephone. have replaced the canvas and LOOK BEFORE YOU BUY - at this NEW, NEW home of 1500 sq. ft. FERNWOOD - Large arable lot on water main. Close to the dock. cardboard fairground stand. living area. Step down LR. with f place and feature wall. Sliding door Good terms on existing mortgage at 10% interest. $17,000. onto large deck. Extraordinary view of lake and northshore mountains. MALIV1EW - Several fully serviced lots from $15,000. to $16,500. An air of mystery surrounds the 3 BRs. 2 bathroom, DR. Your choice wall/wall. Carport. Cedar siding Your choice of wooded or view locations. "cure". It is being suppressed by and shake roof. Price for all this -and more is $63,500. Are you thinking of a Mobile Home. If so, you look at this lot. '/! acre the medical profession, as it is so J.C.JAVORSKI 537-2832 fully serviced all hookups are in to the concrete slab and an approved good it will make doctors obsolete. *#* driveway is in. Priced to sell at $18,500. (We all know how the oil compan- SUPERIOR HOME IN SUPERIOR SETTING - with good beach on BOOTH BAY AREA - Southern exposure with view, arable, cleared, ies have been "suppressing" gas- approx. 270' waterfront. 3 or 4 BRs. 3 F'places, seclusion and sun. level, perk okay, serviced water, power and telephone. Just under 3/4 saving gadgets for cars for years!) Easy maintenance. $123,500. MLS acre. Full price $18,000. The treatment is only available in SATURNA WATERFRONT - About 300 ft. of Waterfront on over half NORTH BEACH ROAD - Semi W/F lot unobstructed view of Mexico - always conveniently acre on Tumbo Channel Rd. Some beach. A nice property $20,500. Trincomali Channel, Galiano, Wallace and Secretary Islands. close to the border. The dramatic MLS Waterfront is there to use, but you are not paying W/F taxes. Full case, such as the rare spontaneous- HOBBY FARM - Main 3 BR. house with separate log house, also a price $25,000. on terms. ly regressing or previously misdi- guest cottage. Fruit trees, farming "equipment and excellent garden *** agnosed cancer, is exploited to the property. Separate well & trout pond. A registered water utility. All on IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT BECOMING ISLANDERS AND WISH hilt. 6.37 acres with beautiful water view and all for $94,500. TO SAVE TIME; DROP IN AND SEE OUR NEW CATALOGUE OF What is really being exploited is A.G.BOULTON 537-2624 EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS. ALL WITH COLOR PICTURES. the desperate hope of the unfortu- *** PHONE 537-5537 nate patient and his family. Scien- NEWLY LISTED - 14 acres .of attractively treed view property. EVENINGS 537-5656 tific treatment is denied or delayed Southern slope. Near Booth Canal $45,000. BERT TIMBERS 537-5391 by ineffective, dishonest quackery. WHEREVER YOU WANDER - Retreat for summer weekends to this HARVEY HENDERSON 653-4380 Travel Trailer located on a delightful small acreage. Sunny and nicely

treed. $25,000. >•* WHEREVER YOU ROAM - Come home to this low- maintenance factory-built home on a beautiful seaview lot, fully serviced. 2 BR. Appliances & Drapes incl. $35,900. MLS. They tell of weighty matters BE HAPPY & HEALTHY - While camping on this attractively treed lot within easy walking distance of St. Mary's Lake. $12,900. AND GLAD TO COME HOME - To this modern 2 BR. home with Mayne Island TOPS held its Research Center financed and di- Goals and limitations are to be stone t" place and large view windows. Beautiful western seaview regular Saturday morning meeting rected by TOPS organizations. He prescribed by one's own doctor. property in Vesuvius. $49,900. at the home of Mrs. Sally Burden emhasized the dangers the obese One lady told of an agonizing ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 on June 19. person faces in the battle against experience after becoming a runn- *** Program for this occasion was a degenerative diseases of the kid- er-up in a Queen contest. She OWNERS ANXIOUS TO SELL - this charming natural log cottage report on International Recognition ney, liver, and the colon as well as gained 100 pounds during her close to Ganges. LR. with heatilator f place, galley kitchen, breakfast Days at Anaheim, California. disturbances in metabolism such as pregnancy then developed ulcers nook, bedroom & bath on main floor. Large BR. & hobby area up. Mabel Johnston was one of 120 diabetes and hypoglycemia. and a hiatus hernia. She was in Attractively treed corner lot, large garden already planted. Price KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) Research has pointed up the surgery for 10 hours instead of only reduced to only $44,000. who graduated at this function and folly of excusing oneself by blam- three. Her doctor said "Diet or THIS HOME IS JUST FOR YOU - if you appreciate perfection. For the received her diploma from the ing it on hereditary factors, making Die" and advised her to join TOPS. discriminating buyer who appreciates finest quality, this 2 BR. founder of TOPS, Mrs. Esther one susceptible to easy weight A member of an all male group Panabode home is on over an acre of meadow and holly trees in a Mantz. On the same evening over gain. People learn their eating told of going from size 56" waist to rustic setting. Full high basement easily finished for extra space. 700 alumnae of the past 20 years patterns from the ones they live 36". The Gift of Life itself was his Separate garage and garden shed. $62.500. were honored. with and faulty eating patterns reward. Many of the "Good Los- VERY HIGHEST QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - in this delightful WF On the following day the Kings during childhood are usually the ers" re-iterated the message, home with easy access to pebble beach. Nearly 1400 sq. ft. luxurious and Queens from each State and culprit. "There is no such thing as a failure living area on main floor. Full basement with finished rec. room and 1 Province as well as some from It is no use worrying about - only the person who stops bedroom. 2 feature F'places of mellowed brick. Double carport, overseas countries were presented yesterday or tomorrow, we need to trying." woodshed & greenhouse. Offers to $124,000. MLS. along with runners-up. British eat enough of essential nutrients ' A grand total of 2,340,521.8" A.G. BOULTON 537-2624 ANN FOERSTER 537-5156 Columbia King and Queen were for today and omit what isn't pounds were lost during 1975. both from Duncan. necessarv, Meetings will be held at the International King and Queen Burden residence on Sunset Drive were then chosen and crowned in a SIMPLE FORMULA until further notice. Members o: colorful pageant and runners-up It's a simple formula and the other chapters may transfer mem were also honored. group provides the encouragement bership here on a temporary basis Reports were heard from Dr. R. even though everyone is "on his if they expect to be on the islanc Kalkoff who is head of an Obesitv own" regarding choice of foods. during vacation months. Wednesday, June 30, 1976 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD P?oe Twenty-Three CROSSWORD PUZZLE 103 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Auxiliary (From Page Eighteen). 10

Gulf Islands Office Auxiliary, and has been doing it for 12 13 Valcourt Business Centre years. Box 570, Ganges, BC Another faithful behind-the- 16 17 scenes worker is Trevor Chester, who removes many dozens of boxes 20 21 537-5521 of unsaleable articles from the FULL COOPERATION TO ALL REALTORS Thrift Shop throughout the year. 22 25 26 27 Do you ever wonder what Lovely little hideaway (only 10 mins. drive to Ganges), nestled in the happens to the lone shoe, the odd 29 30 31 32 hillside, on three acres with a very attractive 2 BR home, large LR with sock or glove and other unsaleable FP and a dream kitchen, all recently renovated in good quality. articles in good condition? Good- Chicken house and room for your pony. A give away at $44.900. will Enterprises in Victoria gladly Terms. *** accepts them. Seemingly useless 40 Too magnificent to keep secret - 1200' lakeshore, 12 sunny acres, things are recycled and used in lovely lawns, trees, a sweeping view of the lake and distant some part of their charitable work. mountains, good fishing, swimming and water skiing on your 42 43 doorstep. 4 Revenue units, campsites for trailers, campers & tents, FOR DISPOSAL picnic tables along the shoreline, washrooms & showers w ith space for A lot of things sent in to the 44 45 47 48 49 expansion, many extras and a perfect location for your dream home. Thrift Shop are just junk. These too $140.000. Excellent terms. are packed into boxes and sent to 51 52 S3 54 *** the garbage depot for disposal. 10 Acre farm, good soil, barn, excellent water supply, sunny location Trevor Chester is the man who, 57 overlooking small trout lake. Farm house completely renovated in month by month, transports a large good taste with quality furnishing and numerous desirable features. number of cartons for storage or 61 $75,000. disposal. The Hospital Auxiliary Thrift *** 178' of the finest waterfront with complete access to beach from this Shop is a well organized project. More than a score of workers - and ACROSS 44-Book of the 10-Each (Scot.) comfortable 2 BR home. Superb ocean views, the islands, passing 12-Answer to 7-0? ferries and within few minutes drive of Ganges. $75,000. every one of them a volunteer -- 1-Poet's word Old Testament *** have made it a success story. From 4-Honey 46-Squander 19-Underworld Brand new 3 BR cedar home nestled in the trees with pleasant view of Monday to Saturday each one takes 7-Large desert 50-Home of the god the lake from this lovely sundeck. $55,000. her turn and does her job well, 11-Fret Incas 21-Fuel *** whether it be "out front'' or behind 13-Spanish gold 53-Gypsy gen- 23-Cage for hawks the scenes. Small estate - privacy and seclusion assured in this beautiful arbutus H-Wicked tleman 25-Female deer 1 The customer who buys a used grove with fantastic ocean and lake views on these lovely 11 A acres. 15-Man in 55-Oahu feast 26-Oischarge Driveway in, water, hydro and cablevision. $65,000. saucepan or a precious antique, 56-Turkish officers *** also contributes, through this sale, Genesis 27—Members of 57-South Ameri- patriotic or- '/2 Acre treed lot, fulls serviced, dose to ocean. $14,000. to the purchase of some piece of 16-Label *** specialized equipment that 17-Military vehi- can river ganization Secluded 2 acres ssith excellent ocean views, arbutus & fir trees. may one day save that customer's cle 58-Shake- 28 -Italian province Water & hydro, a good buy at $18.500. life. 18-lnward spearean king 29-Electric catfish «** This money-raising work is 20-State flower 59-Elegant, 30-ltalian noble house BETTYVALDh/ 537-5521 (Oass) 537-2736 (Evenings) valuable in many ways. The end of Utah today 31-Aries native result is priceless. BUILDING LOTS 22-Tiny one 60-Peruke 35- Mixed egp drink .53 Acre with Seaview. \\-_' .•>••,,. uav and storage shed included. 24-Smoothed, in 61-Compass 38-Large bird $19,700. 40-Mandate *** i Helmcken a way reading 28-Tailor's em- DOWN 42-Stalk nf buckwheat 2 Acres near Ganges lots of garden soil. S24.500. (From Page Seventeen) *** ployee 1 -Se.-f 45-The color .93 Acre on Duck Creek in Vesusius. S19.000. their grandfather who brought out 32-An ostiole 2—English school French beige the blue plate containing chocol- 33-Hop kiln 3-Tidy 47-Takes to court 48-Chinese pagodas 1.07 Acres private access lane. Ids of trees and great seaview. ates. Older members of the family 34-Pallid 4-Wittv saying $23,900. got 25c. 49-turopean river 36-lnheritor 5-Epochs At Christmas time there were 50-lnvalid's food 37-Machine tool 6-Theatre stalls 2.0 Acres with seaview near Beddish Beach. $18.500. real family gatherings as well as 39-Bothers 51-Self »«* parties for prominent men in 7-Get with it! .79 Acre waterfront on Cusheon Lake. $18.500. government circles. The table, 41-Revokes a 8-Eggs 52-Short-napped *** literally, groaned with every type legacy 9-Storage com- fabric .10 Acres with a creek, southern exposure and good soil. $45,000. of Christmas fare and there were 43-Chatter partment 54—Girl's nick name. *** often four sittings. .S.O.P. 1.25 Acres with view over Cusheon Lake. $20,00. New Year's Eve was spent in SOLUTION ON PAGE TWENTY FOUR 105' of waterfront on Buck Lake. Southern exposure. $19,900. much the same way and it was a *** musical treat for everyone. Grand- 13 Acres in the 1 acre subdivision area. $45,000. father sang "Old Uncle Ned" and *** other popular songs of the day, SUBSCRIBE TODAY HOUSES ending with "Auld Lang Syne." 1 have many excellent housing buys, many with seaview or sea Although he didn't always ag- Enclosed is ( ) for one years subscription to DRIFTWOOD. frontage, all priced to sell. Please drop by our office to discuss your ree with Amos deCosmos Helm- needs. cken's only criticism of him was c1ft nf *** that "you got him in every direc- WM per year - foreign COMMERCIAL tion." Large commercial lot in Ganges with 2 rental units. $85,000. More about Dr. He mcken is Nan>e *** available in a book v>Titten by RON MCQUIGGAN 537-5521 (Days) 537-9220 (Evenings) Dorothy K. Lamb. A txx>k worth PENDER ISLAND reading we are sure! Addre 900' W/F on 3 sides beautiful 2.45 acre lot on North Pender. Some Delegates from the G jlf Islands original fir trees in wooded parklike portion. Deep water completely were Lorraine Campb>u MJ-S protected moorage. On main road and power. Small easement on Tracy Pillsbury, Saturna, Mrs. Don Clip and send to DRIFTWOOD, BOX 250 existing well indicates availability of water. The perfect Gulf Island New, Galiano, Jesse Brown, GANGES, B.C. property with seclusion & short boat distance to some of the best Mayne. salmon fishing areas in the Islands. Only $69,500. *** HOUSES & LOTS 1 can also give you an extensive choice of lots, acreages & houses in a wide price range. Come shopping with me to find the Salt Spring property of your dreams. FOR FASTER RESULTS Use the *** GORDON BEST 537-5521 (Days) 537-2717 (Evenings) Great investment or group purchase. Sandy beach, 3 BR large main CLASSIFIED house, 8 cottages, much, much more. Call uS for details. *** 32 Ac, farm (more than Vi cleared). Large modern main residence, WANT ADS revenue duplex, revenue cottage, workshop, barn. etc. Vi down, easy terms on balance. *** MAIL TO THE DRIFTWOC>D, BOX 250, GANGES OR DELIVER TO THE DRIFTWOOD OFFI 3 BR home, full finished basement. Lr. & Rec. Rm. both with FP's, CE, McPHILLIPS AVENUE, GANGES svorkshop. laundry room, sundeck, etc. All on 0.85 ac. of sunny parklike surroundings. Walk. dist. to lake. $56,500. 5c a word Miniinum $1.25 per insertion *** 1.500 plus sq. ft. of unique architect designed home. Many unusual features. Spacious open layout. On 1.93 ac. of sunny seclusion. Close to Ganges. $65,000. *** Easy to build on, wooded lot in Mobrae area. Close to lake & future rec. complex. $15,500 - Offers. *** Mayne Island - Over 600 sq. ft. of partially finished home on 1.13 sunny acres. Close to shopping and school. Only 10 mins. from Active Pass. A steal at $22.000 ssith low down payment. *** ROLF DAMMEL 537-5521 (Days) 537-5124 (Evenings)

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Tourist industry has never look- comparison to the same time difficulties for all facets of the Where have all the Sabots would like to hear from you in the ed blacker on Salt Spring Island. period during 1975. All island business community and the island gone, long time passing. hopes of matching it up (on a On Monday evening the tourist resort, hotel and motel operators population generally. Where have all the Sabots .purchase basis or arrangements to committee of the Salt Spring Island have been asked to provide a It was noted at the meeting that gone, long time ago. suit you) with a keen sailor. Please Chamber of Commerce prepared detailed report outlining their oc- the department of recreation and Where have all the Sabots phone Phyllis Sinclair at 537-9327. an appeal to the recreation minist- cupancy figures, covering the travel industry is embarking upon gone, to garages? every one? er, Grace McCarthy, asking for month of June for the years 1973 an advertising campaign to attract When will we ever know, when help. through 1976, and a summary will tourists to Vancouver Island. It is will we ever now? Operators of resorts on the be forthcoming. the feeling of those concerned that CROSSWORD PUZZLS 103 island report that business has Salt Spring Island also is in need of [7£71 : . L, « / I'm sure you will agree that the your assistance. ^ < - 1 never been so poor as it is this Yes, folks the tune tells the .. : '• e, success or failure of the tourist We look forward to your reply \ o { ?. •, year. One operator told the comm- tale. In past years more than 50 .1 . - ['. A D ••'i ^ S ittee that his June business is Jess industry on Salt Spring Island has and ask that you consider attending sabots have been handcrafted in « a ' .' .<- -T far reaching effects on our econ- at your earliest convenience, a '/' f ." -> •- £_ £ V v| A than one-tenth of what it was in the illustrious halls of Gulf Islands r omy. The immediate effect is being meeting of all Salt Spring Island C* ^ , ,\ - ', : -, ' 1 K June last year. Secondary School. Only a handful j Tourist business is down by felt by the resort, hotel and motel residents directly affected by this . 4 - .-. t a „. £ S r 5 remain known to the Salt Spring A J £ |v 5 ,- -: « owners and will create serious alarming situation. ' ft between 70 and 80 per cent as Island Sailing Club. ? L- : ,; ~ ^7 */ compared with last year's levels. Car> you help us? ^P ^£ f :• f ' -• : , /) U The colossal fall in numbers of A 6 ,4 ' f> , A :- 2 4 f tourists is attributed largely to the If you have a presently unused P O •^ A • : •~, 5 £ provincial policy of punitive, prohi- Clubhouse Notes Sabot (made at G.I.S.S. or not) we bitive ferry fares. Monday eve- ning's meeting directed the chair- BY PAT DOHERTY THIRTEEN HERE man Gary McPherson to write to Thirty six ladies played for the Thirteen, players came over Mrs. McCarthy explaining the Marg Johnson Cup on Tuesday. from Chemainus this week, Buzz CEMENT MASON plight of the island resorts and Congratulations to Irene Hawks- Brown has the letter to prove it. reminding her of the need for worth, who won with a fine 69 net. After a very friendly game, the Top Quality Finishing publicity for the island to combat Marg Frattinger and Betty Harri- final score came out as first, low the present perilous situation. son were runners up with 71 net. gross, Tom Butt and Hugh Ross: * Floors * Patios The complete letter over Mc- Second division winner was Edith second, low gross, Dave Keys; first Pherson's signature, is as follows: Owen, the nine hole division low net, Andy Andrews; second * Sidewalks etc. & With respect to a meeting held winner was Margaret Fisher. low net, Phil Baldin. on Monday, June 28, 1976 between Alice Fraser and Helen Insley The Aage Villadsen Golf Classic * Exposed Aggregate directors of the Salt Spring Island who are partners in the Senior was another outstanding success. (Over 20 years experience) Chamber of Commerce and resort, Ladies Competition and have held It is just impossible to describe how hotel and motel operators on Salt the top spot in our club since the fabulous this tournament really is. R.R. 1. Ganges Spring Island,! have been asked to beginning of the Button games, HARRY WILLIAMSON Malcolm Robertson got his name tfn draw to your attention the alarming have also being doing well off into the hall of fame by winning 537-2322 decline in occupancy rates being Island. They won the Victoria and this year. experienced by these operators District Button Competition at since June 1, 1976. Colwood last week and again at 70% TO 80% DOWN Glen Meadows this week. Eleven of the fifteen resort, Wednesday two ball competi- Shower for Dag wood's Delicatessen hotel and motel operators on the tion low net Joy Tuckey and Tom island were able to attend the Dobson, closest .to the pin #6 & Sandwiche Shop meeting and were unanimous in Connie Hardy and Dave Nisbet, Prospective their report that their occupancy fewest putts was a tie between rates have declined by 70 to 80% in Marjorie Russell and Bob Marshall Bride here and Nan Nisbet and Art Lloyd. NOW OPEN A surprise shower was held FULFORD Bureaucrats at the home of Jimmy and Bessie 7 DAYS A WEEK TIDE TABLES Kilgour, Isabella Point Road, Ful- 8.30 am • 6 pm Sunday, 9.30 am - 6 pm (From Page Two) ford on Saturday, June 19, to honor 2 0250 6.9 Miss Ten Robbins of Victoria, Try our Specialties 0705 8.1 water system and aid the Island's future wife of John Craig. FR 1330 3.3 unemployed while doing so. * HOT MEAT PIES * HOT SAUSAGE 2110 11.1 (3) Remove all government land A beautiful basket, decorated freezes, or buy the land, and return with roses by Mrs. Kay Saunders * CORNED BEEF 3 0340 6.0 the overpayment of taxes which was filled with gifts from the 14 0830 7.7 should also have been frozen when guests attending. ON RYE * ROAST BEEF SA 1425 4.4 the land was frozen. Games and refreshments were (4) Since tax appeals under 2130 11.2 enjoyed by all who wished her and our famous SUBMARINES present conditions are a fiasco, put many happy years. 4 0440 5.0 them under an honest judgement 1020 7.5 system. Dagwood's Pizza Parlour SU 1500 5.7 (5) Get the featherbedders out 2205 11.1 of the ferries and the Hydro, and run them, not the Fryers, and et al, Awards day ALSO OPEN 5 0525 4.0 with their threats. 1215 7.9 (6) Since no constructive help is 7 DAYS A WEEK MO 1600 6.9 given by the hordes of little (From Page Seventeen) 2250 11.1 government tyrants cluttering up 5 pm - midnight ? our ferries, on so called govern- Mouat outlined the basic ideas Sunday: 4 pm • 10 pm 6 0615 3.1 ment business, keep them in associated with good citizenship 1405 8.6 Victoria, where the pollution is. and presented to Scott Alder, Alice In the Valcourt Business Centre TU 1730 8.0 (7) Take over the water system Twa and Debbie Cruickshank, book All Pizzas served with cheese & tomato sauce 2330 11.0 or leave us alone! If you want to awards. Grade 5 award, the Edna help Saturna get pure water we are McLeod Trophy, was won by Eddie Small Med. Large 7 0710 2.3 with you 100%, but don't send Horel who put forth a consistently 1. CHEESE 2.15 3.35 4.85 1525 9.5 some overpaid public-tit-sucker to good effort in passing into Grade 2. BACK BACON-MUSHROOMS 3.00 4.40 5.75 WE 1845 8.6 tell us we cannot have meat if the Six. Sports Award, the House 3. PEPPERONI-MUSHROOM 2.80 4.25 5.50 cutting knives are washed with our Shield, was won by Beta House - 4. HAM-PINEAPPLE (Hawaiian Delight) 3.25 4.75 6.0ft 8 0010 10.9 water, or that we cannot use water Karen Mouat and Annie Hengstler 5. BACK BACON-SALAMI 3.10 4.60 5.85 0810 1.7 caught from the roof, or the water' are holding this award. Four 6. SALAMI-Pepperoni-Green & Red Pepper 3.00 4.45 5.75 TH 1615 10.1 in the waiting roof is not fit to athletic awards, Junior Girls, Bar- 7. SALAMI-PEPPERONI 2.80 4.25 5.55 2005 9.0 drink. bara McWhirter, Junior Boys, 8. SALAMI-GREEN & RED PEPPERS 2.60 4.05 5.35 Sean Logan, Senior Girls, Valerie 9. BACK BACON 2.75 4.20 5.45 John and Senior boys, Arnie Heng- 10. MUSHROOM 2.50 4.00 5.25 stler. Finally, the Canadian Sailing 11. PEPPERONI 2.55 3.85 5.00 Trophy for Sabots - Junior Divis- 12. BACK BACON-PEPPERONI-MUSHROOM.... 3.25 4.75 6.00 LS.Brown Construction ion, won for the third year running 13. SALAMl-Mushroom-Grecn & Red Pepper 3.10 4.50 5.85 by Robbie Cannon and presented 14. SALAMI-Pepperoni-Back Bacon Beef Serving the Islands since 1964 at the assembly. Many other (Meat Eater) 3.50 5.00 6.25 awards assemblies were held 15. BACK BACON-PINEAPPLE 3.10 4.60 5.85 throughout the year honouring 16. OLIVES 2.50 3.70 4.80 CUSTOM HOMES many students who practise good 17. SALAMI 2.55 3.85 5.00 work habits and good citizenship 18. SALAMI-ONION 2.75 4.20 5.50 Residential & Commercial throughout the year. 19. PEPPERONI-ONION 2.75 4.20 5.50 20. BEEF-ONION 2.65 4.10 5.40 —To fight rising cost of housing- 21. BEEF-MUSHROOM 2.75 4.20 5.50 22. 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