, r Projinaial Library, victoria, B. C. Published ax Gibson*. B.C. Phone 836-2622 Volume 26 Number 27, July 4, 1973. 10c per copy More VISITORS water INFORMATION Where to Stay wanted PENINSULA HOTEL About. 7 .miles from ..Langdale At last week's meeting of on Sunshine Coast Highway the Regional District board a - Full Hotel Accommodation petition from residents along . Phone 886-2472 Highway 101 from the village to Pratt Road, including Pratt LORp JIM'S LODGE Road, requested the Regional Heated Swimming Pool ' board do what it could to im­ Sauna Baths - - prove fire protection with an Excellent Cuisine adequate water supply. The On Highway 101. letter was turned over to Gib­ 7 miles past Halfmoon Bay sons council as it maintains' Phone 885-2232 Toll Free 687-8212 „. the water supply for that area. Those signing the petition were Wally Venechuk, Elsie E. . COZY COURT MOTEL - Inlet - Ave., Sechelt Earles, t D. M. Carruthers, M. Alvaro, Phil Raines (Twin Phone 885-9314: Creek Lumber Co.), T. Connor BONNIEBROOK CAMP (Kenmac), L. Coates (Penin­ sula Plumbing), Patricia Cra­ & TRAILS PARK mer, John Stanway (Penin­ ' Gower Point sula Transport), and Dr. L. Live a holiday by the Sea ' Pat.Perry (Coast Animal Clin­ Modern facilities in a rural ' ic).; atmosphere - v-' CEDARS INN MOTEL. — RESTAURANT Council discusses Full Dining Facilities . . Take-out — Caterings .+ Sunshine Coast Highway alarm systems Gibsons — Ph. 886-9815 Two types of fire alarm sys­ tems were discussed by Gib­ sons council? last week when Where to Eat t Aid.' Kurt Hoehne, chairman of PENINSULA DRIVE-IN -> o-- the fire committee ,presei\ted 1 7 1 v.,. jtwo^ad^ea?- epTr^^g^^,alaxxn Fif-V starting, early Saturday . "Numimber 'three*i^ck**ot 'Cfi ^^ _ff__ents,* teachers " and"' ~Oh-* " "T6"~help out the- wateV Sup­ j^f&^PmlNG. ROOM,;— . Dine and Dance every- Sat. system.. 'V . '. morning completely destroyed * area department was damaged %look-rs -with' assistance of -a ply" trucks 'with tanks' made He" outlined the present sys­ Elphinstone Secondary School so badlly it w;as shipped to front end loader worked with continuous' journeys to Mar­ Sechelt — Ph. 885-2311 tem of seven phones,., one at Vancouver Sunday morning determination in spite of heat ine Drive at the former taxi centre block causing a loss es-, and advancing flames to re­ BEN'S TAKE-OUT DRIVE-IN the fire hall, one with the timated at more than $1,500,- office location to fill from a RCMP and five in firemen's and will be away one week. move most of the equipment hydrant which supplied more Sunshine Coast Highway 000. The cost of replacement According to available in­ from the science labs, the shops Across from High School homes. Due to sickness, shift will be in the vicinity of $3,- water without putting too work, arid being out of town, formation the building was and salvaging the band in­ much strain on the hose lines Breakfast — 6 a.m. - 11 ajn. 000,000. vacated at the end1 of the jani­ struments, with Bob Rutter, Phone 886-7828. the effectiveness of the seven J. S. Metzler, secretary-treas supplied from the mains on fire phones and the depart­ torial working day. During the maintenance supervisor, help­ the highway. urer and Mrs. Agnes Labonte, summer vacation period, day­ ing. THE HOMESTEAD RESTAURANT ment is lessened, he said. Four­ school board chairman, say the Chief Krause complimented teen men have to be called by time occupancy by the janitor With equipment and record On Sunshine Coast Highway loss is covered by insurance. Chief Ranniger for the fine phone under this system. staff is the rule. losses is the equally irreplac- job he did directing the opera­ at Wilson Creek Two wings of the school on the alble loss, of those historic and Open 7 days a week Aid. Hoehne desired an in­ east and west sides were saved The heat of the blaze was tion, maintaining he did the crease in the number, of phones . so terrific that firemen were sentimental objects of , school right things at the right time. / 6 a.m. till ?? from the ravages of the terrif­ life, trophies and awards, the Phone 885-2474 and suggested a Motorola out­ ic blaze fanned, by a strong unable to get inside the build­ In view, of the fact the fire right purchase to cost more west wind. ing and luckily _wme records ^gallery in the foyer of group departments had not combined than $9,000. This would be a An investigation by-the pro­ from the princ-pal's v office ^pictures of graduations past, before Chief Krause found despatching ' centre with four vincial fire marshal's office were dragged out of the win­ |and' records of sports events. working with the other de­ Food Supplies man coverage on a 24 hour produced the information that dow by a fireman who spent 7; Another loss was the beautir partments a real experience. basis. This Mayor Walter Pe­ very ;few minutes in the in­ if fully executed Elphinstone He;, said the interchange of B£WIE'S SUPERMARKET LTD there were ho signs of arson Open 7 days a week terson and aldermen argued and. that the fire started in the terior of the administrative of­ |eoat-of-_rms, the work of mas- equipment proved a big help. was too expensive to which fice. Windows of the building :Iter.wood carver Hans Peterson 9 a.m. to 10 pjn. basement on the east side of Two end sections of the Sechelt — Ph. 885-9414 Aid: Hoehne agreed. the main entrance. This sec­ across the highway were crack­ of Port v Mellon. Mr. Petersen building which suffered, ser­ An alternative was to in­ ed by the tremendous heat. has already assured the El- tion was a storage room used. - ; ious smoke damage and the crease the existing seven in part as a classroom. Origin-; The alarmiwas turned by riphinstone crest would be re- upheaval of removing equip­ SHMT FAMILY MART LTD phones of the B.C. Tel system of the fire is unknown ac­ Don Abrams and John, Atlee ;Placedl>y a similar carving in ment contained at the west end, Opposite. Bus Depot. to 24 on a five year contract who were breakfasting at Ben's Jtime for the opening of the re- Groceries —-Records cording to the fire marshal's v the wood, metal and electrical which would cost the village report. The report also sur­ i>rive-Iri when 7 someone nq- 'built school. shops and at the east end four Tapes $710 annually. mises that the fire had' been ticed smoke at the school door Principal D. L. Montgomery science laboratories, the com­ Open 7 days a week Aid. Hoehne also suggested burning about one hour before area. Both ran over to investi­ •in the forefront of attempted mercial class and the band 11 a.m. to 11 pjn. doubling the number of tied- it was noticed, and it built it­ gate and heard crackling in­ Salvaging efforts at the height room. Both sections are intact ^in phones which would entail self up to an explosive force. side the building. Abrams Tpf the fire worked along with SEAVIEW MARKET 14 of the 22 men. This he fig­ shouted over to Ben's place :_iremen to retrieve important ^Roberts Creek ured would cost about $135 Early iri the fire, Gibsons Open 6 days- 9 ajn. - 6 pjn. firemen attempted to get wa­ andl the cook Ellen Vancise -student records. monthly. grabbed the phone and raised 7 Commenting after the fire Starting June 24 Open Sunday ter into the sprinkler system TIDES 1 pjn - 5 pjn. In commenting on fire de­ over the gymnasium but owing the alarm at 6:50 a.m. •had pretty well burned itself partment expenses Mayor Pe- ~ Within minutes all Gibsons 7put, Chief Ranniger said the SPONSORED BY Phone 886-2467 to lack of pressure the water MARINE MEN'S WEAR terson maintained the fire would not rise. area equipment was on the job •firemen were badly hampered chief was pushing too hard. PENIWS4JLA MARKH As a result of rocks in the arid at the height of the fire, through insufficient water ear­ LT ! T HT T Aid. Robinson agreed. The Chief Dick Ranniger said 50 ly in the fire due to lack of July 4 8.8 0335 12.4 0830 Davis Bay clerk, (Dave Johnston, suggest­ water supply the Roberts 2.0 1505 •1S.0 2215 On Sunshine Coast Highway Creek pumper was damaged. It firemen including five women pressure. He also said he found ed that perhaps the fire de­ fire-fighters from Roberts the school's false ceilings a haz 7.8 0440 11.6 0940 Open 7 days — 9 a.m. - 9 pjn. partment could find a way to can be repaired locally but the 5.2 1550 14.7 2250 Creek were on-the job. They ard plus the fact there did not 6 6.7 0540 11.0 1110 Phone 885-9721 reduce other budget items to came from the Gibsons, Rob­ appear to be any fire walls. 7.0 1640 14.7 2320 "cover the cost of suggested erts Creek, Sechelt and Port It appeared to him and other 5.8 0635 11.0 1250 plans. Girl killed Mellon fire departments. firemen that the fire doors 8.7 1730 14.2 2355 5.0 0725 11.5 1435 Entertainment Angela Lynn Baxter, aged 7, The building was fully in­ were not in a closed position. 10.1 1835 daughter of Mrs. Anna Pillion sured and board members are ^ The chief complained about '13.7 0030 TWILIGHT THEATRE Sunnycrest — Gibsons GETS 24 POUNDER was killed' at about 5 p.m. awaiting insurance company rocks and pebbles blocking 4.4 0820 12.3 1600 Monday when standing 10 feet representatives to assess the hose nozzles. This was support­ 11.1 2000 886-2827 — Show starts 8 pjn. A 24 lb. spring salmon was 10 13.2 0105 SEE PAGE 10 off the highway on Hall Road, fire loss which is expected to ed by Chief Glen. Krause of 3.9 0905 1_.0 1705, caught by 8 year bid Colin Roberts Creek. be in the region of $1,500,000 Roberts Creek who said his 11.6 21125 Iltzpatriick of 4803 KaUarny more or less. The girl was struck by a^ear> men had to uncouple nozzles 'All times Daylight Saving SUNSHINE RBHALS LTD. St., Vancouver, who was vis­ driyeri by Frank Beggs of •; Gibsons RCMP. aided by a to remove'rocks that blocked On Sunshine Coast Highway iting the Neufelds of Gower Powell River who police say detachment from; Sechelt con­ nozzle mouths. Damage occur­ at Davis Bay Point Road. THe caught the fish MARINE MEN'S WEAR came around a road curve tod trolled traffic and worked' with red to one of the Roberts Creek 1585 Marine Drive, Gibsons Tool & Equipment Rentals about 12:30 p.m. Monday. ifast. RCMP report a charge the.fire departments, whenever trucks but it is expected it can Open every weekday: U-Drives and Car Sales mnuH>t»i«nrtninumiuuiiHmnnranm«««nu«mnranuuninw will be laid against Beggs. such help was required. be repaired locally. and until 9 p.m. Friday Phone 885-2848 2 Coast News, July 4, 1973. and a few scattered lumpy mountains, carpeted in thick Steven es _Ne w Zealand forests of leafy tree ferns and giant kauri trees. attained rights within the na­ markable impressions they And everywhere there are By STEVEN LEE tion in the last century that were. sheep and greeny green, pad­ docks. The; thing that impres­ ' Four months ago the north­ truely made them equal to the There are the obvious phys­ European colonists. They pre­ sed me first about the land was Subscription Rates: British Columbia, ?4.00 per year, $2.25 foi ern most of the green South ical impressions that one makes its tidyness. Whether field or served their language and cul­ of New Zealand at first glance. forest, nothing was out of six months; Eastern Canada $5.00 per year; United States an< Pacific isles rose from the sek ture, and through the enter­ I had moved from mid)-winter foreign, $8.50 per year. before by eyes. Since that first place; the mountains never too prise of such men as Peter (remember January) to mid­ high, the valleys never too Published Wednesdays at Gibsons, B.C. day life has been good and Buck (who put themselves summer, one of the hottest and wide — it was neat, green and driest in the nation's history Fred Cruice, Editor and Publisher. New Zealand and her people 7 through university and law spectacular — not in the gran­ have treated me well. school) gained full legal rights' —— in one easy sweep across the diose way of the Rockies or Second Class Mail registration number 0794. Return postage . and guaranteed seats in Parlia­ Pacific. Not only is the cli­ the sweeping Prairies — but in guaranteed. . My adventures in New Zea­ ment before the dawn of the mate of Auckland and North­ its own perfectness. land began with my arrival in 20th Century. land subtropical and thus .very The land has been tamed Phone 886-2622 P.O. Box 460, Gibsons/ B.C. the first week of February. different from anywhere in New Zealand prides itself on but not spoiled; the sky is The national anniversary cele­ Canada — but the very sea­ blue, the beaches sparkling brations were an excellent be­ its race relations and it has sons are reversed.. My first ; much to be proud of. The Ma­ white and untouched, and cows ginning to New Zealand. The days in New Zealand were hot and sheep graze undisturbed by navy and the governor-general, ori culture7—r from costume to; ones—; and very dry.' song — adds an exciting di­ encroaching urban sprawl or Don't blame the firemen! Sir Denis Blundell played ma­ And the land itself is very ugly freeways. jor roles in the festivities — mension tor the nation, and different than any I have The land itself was the first The tragic side of the Elphinstone school fire was my first indication of the im­ Waitangi was the celebration known. Northland's topography thing that impressed me in revealed when volunteer firemen, armed with hose, stood portance of defence (ibothi mili­ of the marriage of that culture consists of low rolling hills this South Pacific Nation. at the door of the school waiting for water to spurt from tary and. economic) in New- with British Imperialism. Zealand; also my first observa­ the nozzles but none came. They were victims of the But Waitangi was more than tion of the importance of the an initial glance at New Zea­ lack of municipal council action on demands for an im­ British tie between these far proved hydrant system,-specifically at the school. Actu­ land history. The, celebrations N. Richard McKibbin flung islands and the centre of and my stay at Paihia in the ally there was plenty of water. the empire. A PERSONAL, INSU11ANCE J5ERVICE spectacular Bay of Island- NOW AT NEW LOCATION, MARINE DRIVE Fire Chief Dick Ranniger has continually asked for In the subsequent months gave me my' first impressions GIBSONS, B.C. Phone 886-2062 better hydrant service. So did Bill Scott, former fire since the Waitangi celebrations of New Zealand today: And re­ chief who retired three years ago. I have followed closely the ac­ At the council meeting of June 26, Aid. Kurt Hoehne, tivities of the governor-general chairman of council's fire committee, presented a report tried to evaluate his role in dealing with the fire department during which he stated New Zealand's life, and kept close watch on the rapidly the firemen, and he as chairman, felt a lack of interest changing relations between on the part of council. this nation under its new La­ . most! i. .*<_**• bor government and the Mo­ tftirinGWKsrEJi' To this the mayor replied the firemen were being jvq _j na .P» cJ Tan ifl' too pushy. He was supported by Aid. Winston Robinson, ther Country (for Britain has _M£P' virtually cast off this still de­ acting mayor. pendent colonial left-over in Last February a report was presented to council on ordfer to gain entry into the the effectiveness of fire hydrants and standpipes. Aid. "New Europe.") Relations be­ Hoehne and Aid. Robinson checked the system along tween Great Britain and New with firemen and found as follows: Zealand will require careful study, and are changing rapid­ ARE AT HOME A two inch standpipe in front of Fire Hall to combat a ly. A future column will be fire in the Imperial Bulk Plant. Result: Insufficient water devoted in total to these ties to keep a pressure of 55 pounds of the discharge hose. and changes, it will suffice to say at present, that the British No. 2 hydrant at Elphinstone High School provided colonial history of this nation, two 2% /inch supply lines and the friction loss was res­ the Westminster system of gov­ ponsible, for the drop in discharge pressure to 45 pounds. ernment, and small details A No. 1 hydrant would increase the supply line to 4.V& such as the ever conspicuous inches and less friction would increase the effectiveness Union Jack and 'God Save the of keeping the required, pressure for maximum protec­ Queen' at television sign-off have helped make this Canadi­ tion. We are protecting a community value of approxi­ an far more at home here than mately $1,600,000. Although general additions to our high I have ever been whilst visit- • school have been added over the years, the fire protec- . iriig cities in the United States. tion has not been increased to the extent necessary. The Waitangi celebrations Corner Pratt Road, Highway' 101: 2^_ inch stand- pipe out of a 6 inch mainline. Test showed insufficient also gave me a taste of the7 LElMICKEYI relations between the two' water supply for pump trucks. Tank trucks for this area foundling races of modern New are a must for combating fire. Zealand. The native Maoris McKAY COE Abbs Road: 2% inch standpipes out of a 2 inch main, and the white Europeans today ; water supply insufficient, fire protection very minimal. live in true harmony and. co­ operation. , Wyngaert Road: Same condition as Abbs Road area. The Maoris fought for and 1 Hydrant near pool hall: Water pressure and supply sufficient and acceptable, for maximum effectiveness. Now a true Peninsula Car Buyers' Service. The above number, Recommendation: A detailed study should be made Rent to Own 885-9813 (24 hrs. answering service) will enable you to locate with the assistance of our Fire Department on the effec­ MOBILE HOMES tiveness of our fire protection concerning areas of priori­ the unit of your choice, price, etc., plus delivery and personal ties, water supply, equipment and cost. DOUBLE WIDES service. For the immediate assistance to the Fire Department Our new exclusive a print of our water mains should be made available as purchalease may be the requested previously. answer to your housing COMPLETE BANK FINANCING needs. A mobile home of Fire Chief Dick Ranniger when'asked to present a list of hydrant priorities produced the following on Feb. your choice, all models, 18: delivered and set up COMPETITIVE LEASE RATES anywhere in B.C. all for i Elphinstone High School, replace with No. 1 hydrant. the first months rent in advance. Then simply pay Apartment Blocks on School Road: No. 2 hydrant. monthly rental payments VT07__V) Wyngaert Rd. near apartment blocks: No. 2 hydrant. until you have established the down payment. All Imperial Marine Bulk Plant (Hendrickson's): No. 2 rental payments apply to hydrant. the purchase price. Sunnycrest Shopping Centre: No. 1 hydrant. Immediate delivery O.A.C EXAMPLE: Highway 101 at Pine Rd.: No. 1 hydrant. International Trucks Brand new 1973 Canadian | Highway 101 at Pratt Rd.: No. 1 hydrant. built 2 bedroom double Highway 101 between School Rd. and Wyngaert Rd.: wide fully furnished total No. 2 hydrant. delivery deposit $149. Total King Horse Trailers rental payment $149 Also, areas covered by standpipes of low flow pres­ monthly. For further sure. information call collect: Ted Good Used Cars and Trucks At the May 15 council meeting Aid. Hoehne also Dawes or Moe Fillion. noted the fire hydrants mentioned in the previous re­ COSMOPOLITAN HOMES port needed prompt attention. , Norm McKay E. E. (Mickey) Toe LIMITED There might be a good reason for this lack of inter­ DOUBLE WIDE DIVISION Ben Jacobsen Motors Ltd. Ben Lease Ltd. est on part of council in its attitude towards the needs 369 No. 3 Road, Richmond Bus 278-6291 of fire safety, but spending money on a fire department 438-2421 or 438-2422 278-6291 Res. 273-6747 then neglecting good water accessibility does not make 5912 Kingsway, BURNABY sense. There may be an explanation. Coast News, July 4, 1973. 3 AQUARIUS - Jan. 21 -Feb. 18 .''••' - • • •- 1 r "Study" at the present time is lour Horoscope most favored for Aquarius. It is quite possible that sometime Big fish derby (By TRENT VARRO and social life are strongly this week you will come up SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT with an idea that could "set ARIES - March 21 to April 20 with you, you can be sure that you up" for a long time, to area expanded Some slight "domestic clash" "puiblic relations" are very come. • WATER AUTHORITY may be bothering you at this much so. PISCES - Feb. 19 - March 20 Indications are the Sunshine time. If it is, you can be sure CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 20 You should enjoy a most har­ Coast will be a hot bed of Der­ that it's not important, but it Take some time out to evalu­ monious week with associates might be wise to get some ate just what exactly your am­ and close relatives. You could by activity on August 11 and. "expert" advice. bitions, in life really are. You'll enjoy a good holiday with Emergency Service 12. Smitty's Marina in Gibsons TAURUS - April 21 to May 21 gain much from this self-eval­ friends and loved ones but toe has been the centre of action You are slowly entering a per­ uation, and you may come up extra careful on the highway for the big Derby, with three iod of a "new life." This might with an entirely new concept and around, water. Effective July 1, 1973 emergency calls concerning seem harsh at first, but in the of life. out of five previous $25,000 long run it will enable you to (Copyright 1973 by Trent water supply in-the area served by the Regional Derby winners "being weighed achieve all the things you have District Water Authority may be made as follows: in at Smitty_; always wanted. The Big Derby has a new GEMINI - May. 22 to June 21 During regular office hours call 885-2838. At all name this year, and new op­ This should work out to be a FASHIONS other times 885-2245. very good' week for Gremini Lean, long-waisted shaping erators. The former B.C. Sal­ especially in social affairs. mon Derby will be known this Short journeys are favored, creates an effect of pure slen- Callers must state clearly the location of the fault, year as the Export 'A' Kings and there will be many friends derness above crisp, straight- their name and telephone number. $25,000 Wdifld Salmon Cham­ around you to help you enjoy falling pleats. Sew this fem­ yourself. inine dress in linen or knit. Please record these numbers in the emergency sec­ pionships. CANCER - June 22 to July 22 A new non-profit society was A "new start" is life is most Printed Pattern 47311: NEW tion of your telephone directory. recently incorporated, The definitely indicated. A heavy Women's sizes 34, 36; 38, 40, XXV Salmon Research Society load will undoubtedly be lifted 42, 44, 46, 48. Size 36 (bust 40) Charles F. Gooding, highlighted. takes 2% yards 60-inch fabric. of British Columbia, which will LEO - July 23 to August 23 Administrator. own and operate the Tberby. If you don't "buck the tide" Seventy-five cents for each The new society president, is in human relationships, you pattern - cash or cheque or Ed Simallenberg, vice-president should . do very well indeed this week. By flaring up at money order. Add 15 cents for of Super-Valu stores. some trivial incident you could each pattern for first class The Big Derby, famous for spoil all the good that is com­ mailing and special handling- its $25,000 first prize - is ex­ ing to you. to Anne Adams Patterns, c/o panding to include a third VIRGO - Aug. 24 to Sept. 22 Coast News Pattern Dept. 60 fishing area in the Pender Har­ Look beyond the work that Progress ave., Scarborough, Peninsula Hotel you are now engaged in. A lot Ont. MTT 4P7 bour region. of creative ability is waiting Included is an area from to be "opened-up" Domestic Be a fashion winner! See Fearney Point about Pender affairs are most important 100 easy fascinating styles - Harbour, south on a line one right now. Be kind, and it will choose one pattern free in all benefit you greatly, new Fall-Winter catalog. 75* CABARET mile outside of Thormansby LIBRA - Sept. 23 to Oct. 23 Instant Sewing Book —, cut Island, then across to the The doors of opportunity are fit, sew modern way. $1.00 northern tip of Mary Island, opening in your favor.; This will be a long slow process, Instant Fashion Book — what to a marker on the beach south but it's1 coming. No "overnight to - wear answers. $1.00 of Halfmoon Bay. miracles" will change this. New! Instant Money Book- SATURDAY July 7 Two new weigh stations will You may find something that Learn to make extra dollars be added, one at Harbour Mar­ you never dreamed possible. from your' crafts ...... $1.00 ina in Garden Bay, and a sec­ SCORPIO - Oct. 24 to Nov. 22 Instant Macrame Book . .$1.00 Someone "behind the scenes" Hairpin Crochet Book . .$1.00 UVE BCraTAHMHI ond official weigh station will is probably going "all-out" for Instant Crochet Book . $1.06 be at Secret Cove Marina. your benefit. Profit by this knowledge, and bide your time Instant Gift Book $1.00 Dont try to push things too Complete Afghan Book. $1.00 Pina «Hi be aw-aWe fast or you may end up by Church losing. FABRIC HOUSE SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 Dec. 21 GIBSONS Family matters are most im­ portant at this time, and can For all your Sewing SM-247* FOR RESERVATIONS do much to help you. While and Knitting Needs "luck" may not seem to be tyS»*.-jU'*+»$ ANGLICAN off your shoulders. Romance Marine Drive -^ 886-7525 St. Bartholomew's Rev. David H. P. Brown Morning Service. 11:15 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. St. Aidan's OES Morning Service 9:30 a. m. For Your Tire Needs Sunday School 10:30 a.m. GIBSONS UNITED CHURCH 11315 a.m., Divine Service SUMMER TEA 9:30 a.m., Wilson Creek 2:30 p.m., Roberts Creek Drop in and see the lire experts ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES JULY r-2 p.m. St. Mary _ Church Father E. G. Lehner WHAT DO WE Of FER? 11 a.m. Mass. Sundays Masonic Hall, Roberts Creek Wed., Fri.. 7 pm. Phone 88541526 CALVARY BAPTIST CHECK and COMPARE: CHURCH Gibsons,, 886-7449 7 Morning Worship, 9:30 ajn, SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT Sunday School 10:45 a.m. ft TIRE ROTATIONS Evening Fellowship 7:00 p_n. Thursday, Prayer and WATER AUTHORITY Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. 7, TIRE BALANCING BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH SPRINKLING REGULATIONS -1973 886-7449 ft TIRE REPAIRS Mermaid & Trail, Sechelt Unless otherwise^ notified by announcement in the Family worship hour.. Sunday, time for children in the chapel local newspapers, sprinkling throughout the Region­ ft FREE TIRE CHECKS 11:15 to 12:15 al District water supply system will be restricted Wednesday, Prayer and Bible Study Wed. 7.30 p_n- for the period May 1st to September 30th as follows: Rev. W. N. Erickson (Pastor) ft BEST PRICES IN TOWN GIBSONS PENTECOSTAL LANGDALE East side of street on even number­ Member P.A.O.C. ed days. FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE Phone 8B6-7107 West side of street on odd number­ Highway and Martin Road ed days. Miaday School »:«5 am Morning Worship 11 a.m. All brands and sizes available | Evening Service 7:00 p.m. GOWER POINT to WEST SECHELT: Wed., Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Even numbered days all water- Fri., Accent on Youth. 7:30 p.m. front property. Come in and talk a deal with us, at Pastor G. W. Foster Odd numbered days All other GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE property. Gower Point Road Phone 886-2660 Sundays, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. WHEN A FIRE SIREN IS SOUNDED, COASTAL TIRES •'•." Bible Study, Tues., 8 p,m. Box 13, Gibsons, B.C. Pastor Nancy Dykes TURN OFF YOUR SPRINKLER SALES "In His Service — WHOLESALE Located on S-Bends & At Your Service Charles F. Gooding, RETAIL Mon. - Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SERVICE THE DIVINE ART OF LIVING Administrator. THE BAHA'I FAITH Phone 886-2700 RADIAL EXPERTS CHARGEX Informal Discussion 885-9568 —- 886-2078 FRI. SAT. & SUN. Gibsons sea Cavalcade AUGUST 3,4,5, 4 Coast News, July 4, 1973. WORK WANTED (C0_f d) SIGN PAINTING COAST NEWS CLASSIFIED M AND DRAFTING COMPRBSEDAIR Phone 886-2622 Dune. Roberts FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CKarles English Ltd. Phone 886-2862 Deadline — Tuesday noon RECHARGED .ESTATES LTD. 5c a word, minimum 75c Teenager will cut lawns. Ph. Skindivers available REAL ESTATt & IKSURANCE Subsequent Insertions H price 886-7769 evenings. - for salvage work SECHELT BUS DEPOT SUNNYCREST SHOPPING CENTRE 25c added for bookkeeping on Marine Hardware Free MAP of Sechelt - ads not paid one week after Private experienced * slasher Fibreglass, paint, rope, canvas . Peninsula and Catalogue GIBSONS, B.C. Ph. 886-2481 Insertion. will clear property. Phone 886- WALT NYGREN SALES of Listings Legal ads 25c pc r count line. 2300 after 5 p.m. (1971) LTD. TOLL FREE 687-6445 Subscription Rates: Backhoe available for drain­ Gibsons. 886-9308 NOTARY PUBLIC — APPRAISALS B.C. — $4.00 ACROSS FROM USA and overseas $8.50 age, ditches, water lines, etc. Alcoholics Anonymous. Phone East. Canada $5.00 Phone 886-9579. 885-9534, 886-9904 or 885-9337. DAVIS BAY VIEW NORTH RD.: Large 3 bdrm, basement home. All large Secretarial work, letters, man­ Gibsons meeting Monday, 8:30 .House on view lot. Carpen­ rooms (1800 hq. ft.) Requires finishing. 150? x 100' lot on uscripts, etc. done in my home. p.m. in Gibsons Athletic hall.. ter's special. This, home ih- Gibsons Creek. Enquire re price and terms. COMING EVENTS Phone 886-7111. if you are concerned about ' eludes wiring and plumb- someone with a drinking prob­ •irig, fp, roughed in, full GIBSONS: Well kept two bedroom home on village lot. TWILIGHT THEATRE Plumbing installation and re­ basement. Home is 980 sq. pairs. 24 hour service. Phone lem call Al-Anon at 886-7128. Gibsons, 886-2827 885-9409. Meetings St. Aidan's ft. Home constructed to Landscaped, with lane entrance to rear yard.. Carport. SEE THEATRE AD 886-2993. Hall, Wed., 8 p.m. frame up stage. FP $26,900. $23,500. ON PAGE 10 We provide a complete tree ser­ For membership or explosive vice for the Sunshine Coast. requirements contact R. Nim­ GIBSONS LANGDALE. View lots, each % acre or better, $10,000. July 4: Wed., 2 - 3 p.m., Se­ All work insured and guaran­ mo, Cemetery Road. Ph. 886- Horse ranch 5 acres, all One view lot, $6,600. , chelt Activity Room. Mdme teed to your satisfaction. cleared and in pasture, fenc­ 7778. Howe Sound Farmers' ed for paddocks. 7 -box-stall­ Caravan. Also July 5, Thurs. PEERLESS TREE SERVICES Institute. Stumping or ditch­ ROBERTS CREEK: 2.73 acres of fruit trees, garden and eve. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., U.P.I. 885-2109 ed barn with attached, tack ing powder, dynamite, electric , room. Municipal water, sea­ grape aribors with 1% storey, 2 or 3 bedroom n_wly dec­ Union Hall, next to Animal Sewing, alterations and re­ or regular caps, prima-cord, sonal creek, good potential Clinic. '• . pairs. Call 886-2334 and re­ orated and finished house. Double garage and outbuildings. development site. 3 bedrm. A real family home. Make appointment to see. July 21: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p_ri. new old acquaintance. LIVESTOCK ~^~~ home with two sets of plumb ing and a brick fireplace. Sunshine Coast Arts Council's TYPEWRITER" One family, 7 geese, $30; 15 CHASTER RD.: A-frame 2 bedroom house on nice flat Flea Market. St. Hilda's & ADDING MACHINE roosters, 7 weeks, price ?. A. Close to all facilities. F.P. Church Hall, Sat. SALES & SERVICE Simpkins, Wilson Creek by $57,500. lot, good terms on F.P. $13,500. Phone 886-7111 Gun Club. 885-2688. •_ . DEATHS FURNACE INSTALLATIONS VIEW HOME, SELMA PK. OFF CHAMBERLIN RD.: 4.8 acres, flat land, 375' x 525', OIL BURNER SERVICE FORUM 4 bedroom, full 7 basement good holding property. $7,700. ANDERSON — On July 2, 1973 Financing Available home, 1548 sq. ft. with sun­ Thomas Anderson of Gibsons, Call Thomas Heating. 886-7111 FOR RENT in Gibsons. New deck. AH wall-to-wall car­ Age 56 years. Survived by one fully modern bachelor apart­ pets. Crestwood kitchen, two GOWER POINT: 2 lots 100' x 217', semi water_ront, cor­ son Rdbert. Rev. E. Lehner OIL STOVES ments. W-W carpets, colored sets of bathroom plumbing. ner lot $9,900, side lot $7,700. will conduct the service in the Chimney Sweeping appliances and plumbing. Ref­ Large corner lot. FP. $37,900 Cleaned and Serviced erences required. Close to Harvey Funeral Home, Gibsons HOPKINS LANDING* Large over arid under duplex com­ on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Phone 886-2834 after 5 p.m. schools and shopping plaza. GOWER POINT Interment Seaview Cemetery. ASSOCIATED Rent $150 per mo. Phone 886- Fully serviced 93' x 217' lot pletely separate. Near new 1444 sq. ft. on main floor. TREE SERVICE 7629. with a view. Easy access to 100 x 200 ft panoramic view lot. Paved driveway. $48,500. HELP WANTED Dangerous trees topped, re­ Store for rent safe beach and good fishing. FJP. $7,950. BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO moved. Phone 886-7566. Cowre St., Sechelt ROBERTS CREEK: View semi-waterfront lots, all ser|- AND POWER AUTHORITY TRACTOR WORK Approx. 800 sq. ft. ROBERTS CREEK vices, ideal for summer type home. FP $5,000 cash. Applications are invited for Plowing — Discing 885-9816 MINI RANCH female Part-Time - Temporary Posthole digging 3 bedroom ranch style on position of a Cashier-Applica­ Office space available in build­ WEST SECHELT: Near new two storey home on Derby ; Light Grading 66 x 195 property. Extra lot tion Clerk at the Sechelt Dis- Sam Lawson 886-2398 ing on highway in Gibsons included. Auto oil heat, Road. Three brs., rec. roorh, etc. $23,000. trict Office. Employment Ap­ with phone answering service and direct line to Vancouver. small horse barn, secluded plications Forms are available, MISC. FOR SAUE location yet close to beach, ACREAGE — ANYWHERE. IF YOU WANT TO _____ . at request, at the Sechelt Of­ Phone 886-7626 Tues. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. store and post office. F.P, YOURS SEE US FOR RESULTS. fice. Please submit written ap­ A Viking wringer washer; A $27,500. _. /» plication to B.C. Hydro and girl's bicycle and drapes. Ph. WANTED 10 ROT Jack White — 886-2935 Jay Visser — 886-2531 Power Authority - Attention 886-7735. . Call Jack or Stan Anderson, Mr. E. Hensch, Manager, Box Would like to rent furnished Ken Crosby — 886-2093 Mike Blaney — 886-7436 22 cu. ft. Viking Freezer, good 885-12241 or evenings 885- 159, Sechelt, B.C., no later than cottage for summer. Referenc­ 2053, 885-2385. July 16, 1973. condition. $150. Phone 886-2149 es. Gambier or Bowen near Hutt Island; Phone G. Cooper, Experienced chambermaid for LINDAL pre-cut kiln dried Cedars Inn or Box 2097, Coast PENDER HARBOUR summer, good wages. Apply cedar homes. Your plans or News. • Approx. 10 acres tidal wa­ Sunnycrest Motel. ours. N.H.A. - V.L.A. approved terfront. Paved road to pro­ Display home by appointment Wanted by reliable man, good perty. Heavily treed but K. BUTLER REALTY LTD. Volunteers to help with Gib­ easily developed' .Secluded. sons Sea Cavalcade. If you only. Quality builder available. size 2 bedroom unfurnished ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE Phone 886-7433 or 255-2798. home for indefinite pejfiod. One mile from shopping can spare a few hours now or Wall pay good price. Referenc­ centre. F.P. $50,000. Terms. Gibsons B.C. during the Cavalcade7(_Aug. 3, : 1 21 : ~cii; ft freezer. Will trade •* Brif'- Phone 866.2000 4 & 5) please call 886-2968. es. Phone 2 74-7353 collect or for smaller one. Ph. 886-7748. write Box 2097, Coast News. PENDER HARBOUR v MEMBER. -- Woman with own transporta­ New 3 bedroom bungalow MULTIPLE LISTING tion for housework, 2 . or 3 1967 Triumph, 650 cc. Phone Couple wants to rent 1 bed­ 886-9604. room suite or small retirement close to marina and moor- SERVICE times a week. Phone 886-2153, home. Must be pn the Sunshine age with semi waterfront. Thurs., Fri., or Sat. 1966 B.S.A., 650 cc. Offers. Ph. Coast. We will pay up to $125 Large level lot; fully ser­ 7 LOGGERS ,886-7479. per month. Possession before viced. Auto oil heat. F.P: Roberts Creek: 2Yz acre farrh- In Rural Setting: Near 1 acre. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Electric adding machine, new; Aug. 1 We are also interested $27,500. Terms. ette. Garden and orchard der Attractive 4 bedroom home, FLEETWOOD LOGGING cheque writer, office chair, in buying a small house in the; veloped. Spacious family home double plumbing, spacious liv­ Co. Ltd. new electric fan, 3 speed. 1963 area, under $20,000 cash F.P. has 3 b.drms., attractively dec­ ing room, large entrance hall, GARDEN BAY orated throughout. Double gar­ comb, dining and cab. kitchen. MEN ten yard Merc dump truck. Ph. Please write 7205 17th Ave;, Large nicely treed lot with 3 Mechanics 886-7838. ^ Burnaby, B.C. or phone 526- age, barn, chicken house. Ser­ Completed rec. room, large util 7018. southern exposure pano­ viced with hydro, phone and ity, cool room. A-oil heat. At­ 1 welder Camper, sleeps 2, propane ramic view. Fully serviced. water. If you want privacy, let tached garage. Some -timish 1 handyman stove, furnace, ice box, sink F.P. $11,000; Terms : avail­ us show you this gem npw. work required. $35,000 F.P. 1 carpenter (bridge builder) and table. Phone 886-7838. NOTICE able. _ 4 f allers 1 D-8 operator - Grade LINDAL HOMES C. E. LTD. For Latter Day Saints in this Delightful 2 year old home. Five minute walk to P.O. and 1 Graderman NHA-VLA approved plans, Our area, contact 886-2546. Call Bob Lee, 885-2241, 883- 3 bdrms., .comb, living-dining, shops, on the level too. Smart 1 rock driller with powder plans or yours. Motels, utility 2279 or 883-2330 bright convenient kitchen, full little 4 room cottage in natur­ ticket. units, cottages. Local agent, BUILDING SUPPLIES vanity bath, den and utility on al setting. Only $5,000 down on 1 yarding engineer Mildred Goodfellow, Gower Pt. 7-PLEX — SECHELT lower level. Attached carport $16,500 full price. • Interested parties call W. Rd. Phone 886-7243. Gord's Used building supplies Ideal location. 3 blocks to and workshop. Attractive terms Bradshaw, 885-2435 between PROPANE SALES & SERVICE Lumber downtown. Modern building on $34,500. Waterfront Revenue! 3 nice .6:00 p.m. and' 8:00 p.m. daily. doors 'immaculately maintained. self-contained suites. M a i n Winston Robinson, 886-7226 windows Grounds well kept. This is Fine older type, rambling suite features 4 bdrms., den^ FLEETWOOD LOGGING AMWAY bricks an excellent investment at home on y_ ac. waterfront. Full liv. rm., family size kitchen, Co. Ltd. Tron Johnson, 886-2546 furniture and $79,900. bsmt., garage. A family home dining and family room. Don't Assistant Timekeeper ,part TUPPERWARE _1 __ t_ 113 Tt C _*S to be proud of and enjoy. pass this one by. Attractive time, 2 or 3 days per week. $39,500. terms are offered. Roberta E. Johnson, 886-2546. Phone 885-9848 or in Hansen's GIBSONS ACREAGE Transportation daily from old warehouse. 9 level acres on Pratt Road. Port Mellon to camp and re­ Used electric and gas ranges, Wooded and waiting for Large view lot in Gibsons. Cozy 2 bdrm. cottage on le­ turn. also oil ranges. C _ S Sales. Pb VILLAGE BUILDERS LTD. smart investor. Excellent $6,500. vel lot, near beaoh and shops Interested parties call W. 885-9713. Sechelt Engineers/Contractors buy at $27,900. < Nice living room, corridor type Bradshaw, 885-2435 between Leisure Homes & Cottages .- Room to stretch and breathe kitchen opens to spacious din­ 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. CARS, TRUCKS FOR SALE No. 105, 195 21st Street Call Dave Roberts 885-2241, oh this partially .developed ac, ing room. $7,800 down. Housekeeper companion want­ '62 4 door Ford Galaxie. Good, West Vancouver, B.C. evenings 885-9785. about half in natural park. One ed on a small farm Must be Telephone 922-9800 bedroom mobile home on con­ Fine view lot, easy clearing, ; running. order. $150. Phone crete slab. Large carport and $7,000. over 65. I am alone, no rela­ 886-2149. Sechelt 885-2241 1 tives here. Canadian citizen, MOBILE HONES patio. Storage shed and work­ born in Scandanavian Hills, '63 Chev Biscayne S.W. Best Vancouver Direct Line shop. Full price only $21,500. HAVE CLIENTS! don't drink or smoke, good na- offer over $100. Ph. 886-7521. New 12 x 62 Diplomat, 2 bed­ MU 5-5544 NEED LISTINGS! tured. Have some means, have '67 Cortina 1600 GT, 38,000 rooms, raised living room, el­ O.A. Pension. Object matri­ ectric fireplace, molded fibre- miles, new paint. Phone 886- glass bathtub and sink. Deep >'• mony. Box 2098, Coast News. 2300. -••• Will answer all letters. shag carpet in living room and master bedroom; 2 door frost Loggers Seeking Employment BOATS FOR SALE free fridge, deluxe range. Ex­ Fleetwood Logging Co. Ltd. MARINE INSURANCE terior brick trim. Full price Transportation daily from Port $12,100 includes complete set . PROBLEMS? r Mellon to camp and return. New insurance advice up and delivery. Can be view- Union wages and benefits. In­ Re-insurance advice ed at Sunshine Coast Trailer terested parties call: Bill John­ Park, Gibsons. Dealer No 65573 ston, Woods Foreman, 885-2597, Claims settled Ask for our free property catalogue Jack Kiracaid, Bullbucker, 886- Capt. W. Y. Higgs, Brand new 12 x 60 Embassy, Agencies Ltd. 9103 between 6:00 p.m. and Marine Surveyor 2 bedroom, shag carpet through 8:00 p.m. daily. Box 339, Gibsons out, colored appliances includ­ Realty & Insurance Phones 886-9546 or 885-9425 ing washer and drier, 2 door Men needed to fill several po­ frost free fridge. Exceptionally Phone 885-2235 Preview these properties easily sitions in road paving. Good PETS well built mobile home, de­ pay, steady work throughout livered and set up for only (24 hours) summer. Coast Paving Ltd., Free puppies to RESIDENTS, $10,900; Dealer No. 65573. Can ., phone evenings 885-2413. good homes only. 1 black fe­ male, 3 white males, medium be seen at Sunshine Coast Box 128 Sechelt, B.C. and quickly in our office on WORK WANT. size, Samoyed and Spamel, 8 Trailer Park. weeks. Phone 886-9300. . _ Brand new 12 x 68 Leader, 3 | Next to Trail Bay Centre Light moving andhauling of 8 week fully trained adorable bedroom. Shag carpet in liv- % any kind. Phone 886-9503. kitten, suitable for older com- ing room, colored appliances. \{ in Sechelt our closed circuit television Bookkeeper (trial balance) pany. Free. Phone 886-2840. Delivered and set up for only >• $10,900. Dealer No. 65573. Can needs full time job. Tempor­ HUNTERS Vancouver Ph 689-5838 ary, part time considered. Ph. be seen at Sunshine Coast Reg. Lab pups. Chocolate, Trailer Park . ' • Irene_886-9567:_ Golden, Black. Field trial (24 hours) Renovations, sun decks, car­ stock. E. Matthews, 13554 WANT SOMETHING DONir ports, additions. Call Dave at Reidhenbach Rd., Pitt Mea­ You'll find the help yon need i 886-2864. dows BC, 112-465-4006. in the Directory EWART McMYKN REALTY Coast News, July 4, 1973. Gibsons Too many bees? Phone 886-2248 Too many bees are buzzing Workshop covers Box 238 Gibsons, B.C. around Gibsons, Aid. Kurt Notary. Public Hoehne complained at the last silk-screening Roberts Creek: 54 acres, nice­ council meeting. He was re­ ly treed seclusion, water from, ferring to the Warren bee­ The Sunshine Coast Arts stream good garden soil; priced Council announces the Fed­ to sell at only $12,950. hives, 25 of them on Hillcrest Ave. eration of Canadian Artists is Gibsons Headlands: Prime cor­ holding a workshop on silk- ner lot on Franklin Road with They were messing things approx. 150' frontage. Adja­ up, causing wall discolorations screening August 20 to 23, cent lot available. Phone lor and such like and Aid. Hoehne times and place to be announc­ full particulars. wanted to know if anything ed later; could be done about curbing The federation has long been Gibsons: 2 bed. home with one the number of hives. He was of the best views in Gibsons. A interested) in promoting art in perfect retirement home com­ informed by Mayor Peterson plete with vegetable garden that as Mr. Warren had been B.C. and now with the assis­ and: fruit trees. Full price only tending bees before the area tance of the~ B.C. Cultural $116,500 firm. Act fast. was zoned he was in the non­ Fund are able to carry out Wally Peterson, 886-2877 conforming bracket as regards their plans. Ron McSavaney. 886-9656 zoning and was entitled to con­ tinue, therefore nothing can The Vancouver School of be done about Mr. Warren's Art has co-operated with the bees. federation in selecting instruc­ MacGregor Pacific Really Ltd. PROPERTY FOR SALE LEGION ON CAMPUS —/Ray­ ELSA PROPP DIES tors for the workshops. The in­ mond Harrison of Burnaby, structor on the Sunshine Coast Gibsons: Over 15 acres beau­ The death' was reported late A SEWAGE COMPLAINT is Mrs. Judy O'Keefe. There tiful farmland on Hwy 101. SUNSHINE COAST HWY. president of Pacific Command $73,500 8 ACRES last week in Vancouver of Mrs. will be no charge for the Aprox. 5 acres cleared, plant­ of the Royal Canadian Legion, F. L. Mason who resides at ed and self-sustaining w. chick­ 3 bedroom bungalow, 1400 sq. ELsa A. Propp who was a res­ the top of Bal's Lane at the course but there will be a $2 ens, goats and veg. Large farm hosted some 70 outstanding ft., full basement, electric heat, ident of Gibsons. Her husband highway corner has. a sewer registration fee, with most ma­ house, outbuildings and road spacious living - dining room terials supplied. Those inter­ allowance at side. This is a with fireplace, view windows high school students sponsored connection problem; He ap­ by. Legion branches throughout who died several years ago ested please call 885-2080. fantastic investment for only with access to sundeck. Wall was interested in sawmill op­ peared at the June 26 council $55,000. TRY ALL OFFERS & to wall carpet throughout. the province at the fourth an­ meeting and complained that TERMS. Modern kitchen, master bed­ nual five-diay Youth Leader­ erations for many years. Gibsons: Over 2 acres prime room with en-suite vanity. the sewer main was laid to the ship Conference which .- con­ downhill end of bis property corner property on 2 paved Open stairway to roughed-in TAFFY JONES DIES roads. 4 room house, new sep­ recV room with fireplace. Large cluded last Thursday, on the instead of 'bringing -it to the tic system. See this today." carport and 22 x 45 ft. fully UBC campus in Vancouver. Lionel Alfred Jones (Taffy) level of the septic tank Coun­ equipped swimming pool. 8 ac, Among students attending were died in Shaughnessy Hospital cil will look into the situation Call LORRU3 GIRARD, 886- 600 ft. frontage on Hwy 101, William Sluis Cleft) a^ Don 7760 ..or. (Van.) 926-5586. Roberts Creek. Approx. 3 ac. Saturday at the age of 66 years and correct it if possible. landscaped with lawns, fish Rdberts, _oth of Gibsons and At his request he will be cre­ pond and fountain. Year round sponsored by Branch 109. mated with no funeral service. creek. OWNER. Ph. 886-2794. STANLEY PARK REPAIRS Donations can be made to St. M0RT6A6P EAST CUBS IN B.C. Did you know that in the One cleared partial view lot in Mary's Hospital. Cheryl Ann Park subdivision A group of 11 Cubs, boys 8 spring of 1963, more than 22,- 1st & 2nd Mortgages on Lower Roberts Creek Rd. to 107 years, and one leader, LOWER ROAD ACCIDENT 000 Douglas Firs were planted RESIDENTIAL Full services. Phone 886-9160 from Montreal, arrived in Van­ in Stanley Park? This was COMMERCIAL after 6 p.m. couver last Saturday evenihgJ A car collision on Roberts done to make up for the dam­ RECREATIONAL Lot, 80 x 100, fully serviced; The group will be billeted with Creek Lower Road about 5 p.m. age caused by Typhoon Freida We handle all types of real es­ Trailer allowed- Pratt Road, local Scouting families for a Monday resulted in injuries to the previous fall. The typhoon tate financing including build­ Gibsons. Phone 886-2891. ; Crayton Goesan and Mrs. Hil- cut a swath through the park ers loans. Fast appraisal service week in Vancouver then they ACADIAN MORTGAGE Four good investment pano­ will join over 60 other Cubs ' da McCulloch, both of Gibsons. destroying more than 13,000 CORP. LTD; ramic view lots. Gower Point from Victoria, Powell River Occupants of the other car hemlocks and also crashing 2438 MARINE DRIVE area. Handy to beach. Phone were Danny Taylor and Robert mature trees down on to the The paint's still too runny.' 886-1887. and Sunshine Coast Packs for WEST VANCOUVER a week's camp at the Vsaicou- McNall, the latter also in hos­ first generation of new trees Stan... 72' x 129' level building lot on pital. ROMB? are still investi­ planted by the foresters in the Phone 926-3256 Davis Road in. Gibsons. Phone ver-Coast Regional Camp Byng Vancouver, 435-0360. , near Roberts Creek gating -the mishap. 1930s. LUCKY DRAW CONTEST at MARINE MEN'S YOU CAN WIN One free ticket with every purchase of $5.00 or more ,»._'*.\ v . "i -. .'-\ ...:_• :.__' ___y ',:.,' .-*> 1st. Prize ,n ;;A, • -n ..7» »>> «»?i__"w(*#w-v.JM_'A«$ -' • '" "w_feTtw.«t,j *;•'.''' ,''' 10 Speed Fully Equipped Eagle Bicycle

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GIBSONS MARINE MEN'S WEAR 886-2116 LUCKY NUMBER WILL BE POSTED AT THE STORE AND LISTED IN THE COAST NEWS, AUG. 8 EDITION. 6 Coast News, July 4, 1973. NEW FRENCH CENTRE Simon Fraser University is to receive up to $100,000 from Get your printing at Coast News the Secretary of State's office to establish a French language training centre under the fed­ eral-provincial bilingual-ism agreement. Dr. 'Neville J. Lin­ SUNSHINE COAST CREDIT UNION coln, chairman of the univer­ sity's department of modern PO. Box 375 Wharf Street Phone languages, said he hopes the Sechelt Sechelt centre will be in operation by 885-9551 the summer of 1974. INVESTMENT - SAVINGS TRY OH For Real Estate on the YOUR NEXT Sunshine Coast PAR ONE YEAR TERM 7V4% Of SHOES K. CROSBY AT FIVE Y^AR TERM 8% CHARLES ENGLISH LTD. WIGARD'S MINIMUM DEPOSIT $5,000 Sunnycrest Shopping Centre 885-9345 SECHELT Gibsons — 886-2481 EARLY WITHDRAWALS PERMITTED IS C Deposit Account 6% ON QUARTERLY BALANCE BE ELECTRIC ITCJ. OF $500 OR MORE ) THIS IS THE NEW Directional sign erected in Pioneer Park, Gibsons, to direct visitors to the highway. 6% ON DEPOSITS OF $5,000 OR MORE SERVING YOU ELECTRICALLY FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE • MEWIMSTAUATWHS FULL CHEQUING PRIVILEGES • REWIRING •ELECTRIC HEAT • DESIGN Editor: The proposed ferry with nature, bur children need, Mortgages 1 • MAINTENANCE terminal at the south end of room to grow — let's leave ^FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST & SECOND PHONE MC-7605 Gabriola Island will require them some. MORTGAGES ON REAL PROPERTY AFTER HRS (BOB) M6-7S58 an entire 27 acre island to be --ELMA GAVIN, AFTER HRS (ED) 8M-7406 sacrificed for a terminal and Public Relations Officer, parking lot and much of the Gulf Islands Committee, 7 best farm and grazing land on Gabriola Island. the island will be covered in asphalt for a freeway across the island. . Development of this kind on the island will result in the loss of a 7 rural way of life SECHELT JEWELLERS which many people seek for SECHELT 885-2422 permanent homes or for holi­ day recreation — another re­ fuge from the pressures of city living will be lost for all time as land development follows in OFFICIAL OPENING the wake of creating another SEASIDE PLUMBING LTD. Vancouver/Nanaimo suburb. NORTH ROAD, GIBSONS The ensuing rush for property within commuting distance of the cities could eventually lead 7 FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS to the destruction of a chain of closely linked Gulf Islands. EXPERTS IN HOT WATER HEATING At best, thiis solution to auto­ mobile traffic pressure will be ' good for only a few years. 15%off Phone 886-7017 Then what?? Progress is no longer econ­ omic growth in terms of indus­ ON ALL ITEMS trial development and com­ mercial gain. Neither is it con­ NEED FLOOR COVERING? tinual catering to a self-indul­ gent society at the expense of Jewellry by Keyes the environment -— a philoso- • CARPETS TUB UH0KUMS phy which, when carried to its logical conclusion, is self-des­ Gpld Ladies' and Gent's Rings tructive. For coverings that please Real progress is public awareness of the destructive HE forces of a materialistic soci­ Pendants, Charms, Bracelets, Earrings ety and the planned develop­ ment of our environment to rectify damage already done Silver and Gold Costume Jewellfy and to save agricultural, rec- <•.• Ken DeVries reational and wilderness areas for essential human contact FLOOR COVERINGS LTD. Daily Door Prize and Draw 1659 Sunshine Coast Highway at Wyngaert Road, Gibsons SHARE YOUR 886-7112 GOOD HEALTH 50% off Closed Monday — Open Tuesday through Saturday 9-5:30 — FrL 9 to 9 on Clearance of Costume Jewellry BE A BLOOD DONOR

for our LUCKY DOLLAR FLYER Thurs., Fri., Sat., July 5,67 7 MORE PRIZE MO^JT-Y Coast News, July 4, 1973. 7 Miss Bee would like to buy Blake C. Alderson, D.C. More competitors will vie Elphinstone school Honor Roll incomplete sets of dishes, TRAINED TROUT odd plates, cups and sau­ for more money before more . HONOR ROLL Phedran 2.2_. CHIROreACTOR Now they've started a phy­ cers, pots and pans, kit­ spectators in the popular Fes­ - 2nd Semester. 2nd Terifc Honorable Mention (2.0) chen utensils and any Post Office Building. Sechelt sical training program for tival of Forestry show at the Division 1: Rosemary ifoef- Division 1: Debra Baba, small household goods and trout! Tests in Canada showed sloot, 3.0; Heather Harrison Cheryl Guelph, Thieresa La­ old books for her second Wednesday 10 am - 5:15pm 1973 Pacific National Exhibit 2.5; Dave Hbbacm. 2.5;

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JOAN BLOMGREN v , ' Miss Gibsons Lions, age 17, SUMMER SCHEDULE DICK BLAKEMAN enjoys most sports especially JERVIS INLET- POWELL RIVER Chairman of Wharf Events. basketball for which she was July 9 to October 14 inclusive Wife Marlene, daughter Dawn senior cheerleader. Likes cy­ and son Rick. Employed as cling, macrame, track, travel­ Leave Leave produce manager at Super- ling, singing and poundiing.the Earls Cove SalteryBay Valu stores in Gibsons. Any­ piano. Plans to attend Victoria 7:15 am 6:15 am one wishing information re­ University four or five years 9:15 8:15 garding wharf events or assist­ eventually becoming a physic­ 10:30 10:15* ing Dick* call 886-23&1. al education instructor. 11:15 11:30 12:30 pm 12:15 pm 1:15* 1:30 3:30 3.30 4:30 4.30 5-10-20. years ago 5:30 5:30* FIVE YEARS AGO of the week they should close 6:30 6:30 The temperature was 82 de­ shop. . 7:30 7:30 grees for the Kiwanis Club 15 YEARS AGO 8:30 8:30 Gibsons July 1 celebration. June weather turned out to 10:30* 9:30 James Metzler, from Mission be the warmest and driest ever *Seche!t Motor Transport operates through was selected out of 26 appli­ recorded with less than 2 inch­ bus service, Vancouver - Powell River. cants for the position of school es of rain and a high temper­ Pick up latest complete ferry schedule folder board secretary. ature of 90.2. from your nearest Auto Club, Tourist Inform^ 10 TEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO tion Booth or Ferry Terminal. ^'^;* A 23% lb. salmon was the Tenders were invited for winner among 23 fish caught clearing 4% acres of the site at British Columbia Ferries .during.Gibsons July 1 celebra­ Elphinstone School. SalteryBay 487-9333 tion. Bill McGivern was the Dick McKibbin turns part Langdale 886-2242 Horseshoe Bay 921-7411 lucky fisherjpian. of his office over to the li­ Gibsons merchants are once brary board so it can establish again pondering on which day a public library- (*&S_MtUB~:-fc<.._ „«4_<._L

S -Gqas% News, July 4, 1973.

THIS SERIES of pictures by Coast News photograph­ er Ron Cruice shbws the progression of Saturdaiy's fire from the time the fire- menarrived^^ until the main section of the building was a smoldering ruin. The last picture shows what was left of the gymnasium area. LEFT are school principal D. L. Montgomery (back to camera) and school board secretary-treasurer J. Metz­ ler with the student rec­ ords which firemen sal­ vaged. SUNSMNE COAST DIRECT0RY Coast News, July 4, 1973. 9 ACCOUNTANTS CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd) ii //*__. IIJ i cVSiLf__tsir\.v/ __ CACC -rei i^\/W& i , J / '. tizm Point of Law W. PHILIP GORDON ~ SALMONB_RRY GRAPHICS" (By a Practicing Lawyer CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT DESIGN — DRAFTING m Copyright) Room 208, Harris Block GRAPHICS House plans, for Gibsons Numerous husbands have Ph. Bus. 886-2714; Res. 886-7567 building permits Good local service written in wanting to know if AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Phil Banworth - 886-2821 P.O. Box 161, Gibsons. they can prevent their wives NEED TIRES? running up bills in the hus­ •Come in to MORRIE'S COKCttT. band's name, by advertising in COASTAL TIRES Driveways - Walks a local newspaper. at the S-BENDS on Placing & Finishing Highway 101 In theory the desired end Phone 886-27QO Floors - Patios - Stairs could be accomplished in th4s BANKS Box 884, Sechelt, Ph. 885-9413 manner but certain practical FREE ESTIMATES difficulties arise. It would be ROYAL BANK OF CANADA ETURENIf necessary to prove that the GIBSONS Branch-Ph. 886-2201 store received1 such a notice. I SECHELT Branch-Ph. 885-2201 CEMENT CONTRACTOR HOURS Floors, Driveways, In a large city, it would be Gibsons: Mon. - Thurs. Sidewalks, Patios. impractical to give every store 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. R.R.1 Gibsons. Phone 886-9977 a notice cutting off a wife's Fri, 10 a.m. -,6 p.m. credit. This could be done by Alternate Tues. 10 - 3; 4 - 5.30 ^MARTEDDU 7 Sechelt: Tues. - Thurs. GENERAL CONTRACTING advertising in a circular sub­ 10 a_n. - 3 p.m. or framing only scribed to by most retailers Fri, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Remodelling, Finishing and published by a credit in­ Sat., 10 a_n. - 3 p.m AH work guaranteed vestigating company, but again If you want to try me BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone VICTOR, 886-2856 the problem of proof arises. R.R 1, Henry fid., Gibsons GIBSONS BUILDIHG SUPPLIES MACHINE SHOP REFRIGERATION T.V. & RADIO It is a husband's responsi­ ROOFING _ FLOORING bility to support his wife for (1971)110. At the Sign of the Chevron JOHN HHD-SHmi the necessities of life. This LUMBER PLYWOOD CALL STAN HILSTAD NEVENS TV means a reasonable quantity CONCRETE PRODUCTS about your roofing or flooring •13 MACHINE SHOP REFRIGERATION & READY MIX CONCRETE needs MAJOR APPLIANCE SERVICE of food, clothing, shelter, etc. Gower Pt. Rd. Ph. 886-2923 SERVICE PHONE 8M-22M according to his standard of Phone 886-2642 & MARHD SERVICE UNL living. She may pledge his cre­ "A complete building service" Arc & Acty Welding - Port Mellon to Pender Harbour ROBOTS Om DRY WAIL Machine Shop Used Refrigerators for Sale SUNSHINE COAST TV dit for necessities which fail TWIN am moat Taping and Filling by hand Steel Fabricating Phone 886-2231 within the domestic depart­ and Machine Automotive - Marine Repair From 9 ajn. to 5:30 p.m. SALES & SERVICE LTD ment usually confided to the & BLAMING SUPPLIES Ltd. Spraytex Sparkle Ceilings Marine Ways Res. 886-9949 ADMIRAL - MLECTROHOME care and management of the Everything for your building Free Estimates at any tune Standard Marine Station RETAIL STORES and ZENITH DEALERS wife. needs , GOOD SERVICE Gordon Oliver - Ed Nicholson Free Estimates Phone 886-7193 Phone 886-7721 A tradesman could not gen­ Res. 886-9956 C & S "IN THE HEART OF Gibsons Sechelt CHAIN SAWS^V DOWNTOWN SEOHELT." erally sue a husband for lux- 886-2291-2 885-2288-9 : HARDWARE MOVING STORAGE Box 799, Sechelt . uries or extravagant items SECHELT CHAIN SAW CENTRE & Phone 885-9816 L & H SWANSON LTD. LTD. 4 bought by the wife. The trades­ READY-MIX CONCRETE SALES & SERVICE CLOSED ON MONDAYS man would be left with the Sand and Gravel Chain Saws — Outboards Lfll WRAY'S TRANSFER LhL APPLIANCES TOWING unsatisfactory remedy of su­ BACKHOES Boats —- Marine Supplies Household Moving & Storage Sechelt ~ 885-9713 ing the wife only. The husband Ditching - Excavations Complete Packing Sechelt 885-9626 SECHELT TOWING & SALVAGE escapes liability also if he can New Hall Sheet Metal BWg., Packing Materials for Sale EATONS BUY-LINE Porpoise Bay Road ••'•• CLEANERS ~~~~~~~'• Member Allied Van Lines LTD. prove that his wife was al­ 885-9666, Box 172. Sechelt, B.C. Phone 886-2664 - RR. i, Gibsons CALL 886-7515 SCOWS — LOGS ready supplied with necessi­ i HR. Gibsons B.C. Heavy Equipment Moving' ties or with an allowance to BULLDOZING, BACKHOE NURSERY & Log Towing COIN-OP DRYCLEANERS Phone 885-9425 purchase them or that he ex­ CUSTOM BACKHOE WORK MSS pressly forbad her to pledge SAVES TIME & MONEY MACK'S NURSERY TRAILER PARK SEPTIC TANKS INSTALLED Sunnycrest Plaza CARD AND GIFT SHOP his credit. These principles of Government Approved Sunshine Coast Highway law apply also to the relation­ next to Royal Bank Shrubs, Fruit Trees, Plants Wharf Road, Sechelt SUNSHIHE COAST TRAHER PARI Free Estimates •;.. Landscaping, Pruning Trees P.O. Box 213 Ph; 885-9066 ship of a man and woman liv­ 886-2231 Coutts-Hallmark Cards & 1 Mile West of Gibsons, Hiway ing together though unmarried!: Excavations <— Drainage DISPOSAL SERVICES Peat Moss & Fertilizer wrappings; Gifts; Picture Laundromat Waterlines, etc. Licensed for Pesticide Spraying Puzzles; English bone china Extra Large Lots Each case is, however, de­ Ph. 886-9579, Roberts Creek Phone 886-2684 cups, saucers, etc. and Recreation Area cided on its merits and a law­ SUNSHINE COAST Parklike Setting OPTOMETRIST : • 7- ' .-; • Boutique Items yer should be consulted for DISPOSAL SERVICES LTD. Local Artists' Paintings Phone 886-9826 specific problems. SICOTTE BULLDOZING LTD. Port Mellon to Ole's Cove TRANSPORT * LAND CLEARING 886-2938 885-9973 OPTOrfTRBT Call us for your disposal needs P. V. SERVICES TO * ROAD BUILDING when renovating FRANK E. DECKER BERNINA LOG HAULING Phone 886-2357 or Spring cleaning BAL BLOCK — GIBSONS SEWING MACHINES Containers available . CONTRACTORS Recreational WEDNESDAY NOTIONS, etc. Direct all enquiries to ELECTRIANS ~ FOR APPOINTMENTS REPAIRS AND SERVICE Dispatcher - 883-2733 886-2248 SHOAL DEVELOPMEIfT LTD. BUR ELECTRICAL TO ALL MAKES days & evenings grants outlined SECHELT MONDAYS TREE SERVICES ~~~~ Sand & Gravel Contracting & Engineering FABRIC HOUSE Guidelines fo processing ap­ Residential - Commercial 7 •.'•••» Phone 885-9712 Marine Drive r Fill Hauling ASSOCIATED plications for grants under the Backhoe Work Wiring Gibsons 886-7525 Phone 886-7816 PLUMBING TREE SERVICE Community Recreational Fa­ Light Bulldozing cilities Fund Act and the nam­ Evenings— 886-2891 DANGEROUS TREES RENTALS TOPPED ing of an advisory committee Phone 886-2830 ACTON ELECTRIC LTD. RAY NEWMAN PLUMBING to review the applications are Concrete Form Rentals and removed, selective lot .* CABINET MAKING RESIDENTIAL SALES & SERVICE clearing. Fruit tree pruning, announced by the Hon. Jack for all types of basements INDUSTRIAL Hot Water Heating shrubs trimmed and shaped. Radford, minister of recreation Complete instructions - Consultations. Free estimates. 0CEANSIDE FURNITURE MARINE WIRING Building & Alterations and conservation. provide- Phone 886-7566. 20 years ex­ 6. CABINET SHOP ELECTRIC HEAT Davis Bay Rd., R.R. 1, perience. Purpose of the act^ passed LINEWORK Sechelt —Ph. 885-2116 Please Contact Hardwood Specialists at the spring session of the Custom Designed Furniture 886-7626, 886-7560 FISHER FORM RENTALS legislature, is to establish a Kitchen and Bathroom SEASIDE PLUMBING LTD. (Rental Shop, Davis Bay) fund, set at $10 million in the Cabinetry Phone 885-2612 current fiscal year, to allow SIM ELECTRIC Lfd. PLUMBING — PIPEFTPTING Liberal women Remodelling 885-2848 grants, not exceeding one-third R. BERKIN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR > STEAMFITTING Eves. 885-2359 Sechelt — Phone 885-2062 of a million dollars each, of Beach Ave., Roberts Creek HOT WATER HEATING to debate policy one-third of the cost of com­ Phone 886-2551 FUELS & HEATING 886-7017 A policy conference of Li­ munity recreational facilities sponsored by a municipality or CONSTRUCTION REZANSOFF HEATWG All work Guaranteed SUNSHINE RENTALS LID. beral women will be held in FLOATS — WHARVES Vancouver July 12 and 13, just a non-profit cultural, ethnic or Box 497, Gibsons 885-2848 religious group. MUNII CONSL OIL & GAS PENINSULA PLUMBING Rototillers, pumps, ahead of the Liberal Party's HEATING SYSTEMS jackhammers western policy conference, The nine-point guidelines Coastal and Island HEATWG & SUPPLE AH tools and equipment Contracting for Financing Available which is scheduled, for July 13 put an emphasis on local par­ Phone 886-7254 Sechelt Highway & Pratt Rd. 7 days a week Seawalls, Boathouses, etc. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 15. ticipation in planning, admin­ G. WaUinder 886-9307 IRON WORK SALES & SERVICE Sundays, 10 a.m. to 10 pjn. Both conferences were re­ istration and use of recrea­ CEMENT DRIVEWAYS Port Mellon — Pender Harbour scheduled for July as a re­ tional facilities receiving assis­ Free estimates PENINSULA Free Estimates SURVEYORS sult of the Manitoba election tance under the act. Bank financing available ORNAMENTAL IRON Phone 886-9533 being called for late June. . Mr. Radford said there ROBERT W. ALLEN would be four deadlines each GIBSONS BUILDING SUPPLIES IRON RAILINGS The women's conference, (1971) LTD. G_E PLUMBING B.C. LAND SURVEYOR which is being organized by year for applications — on the MISCELLANEOUS Sechelt Lumber Building 8: a.m. to 5: p.m. Mon to Sat Phone 886-7029 or 886-7056 & HEATWG LTD. Wharf St. Box 607 the British Columbia Women's first days of October, January, Phone 886-2642. Sechelt B. C. Liberal Association, is expect­ April and July. Announcement JANITOR SERVICE Certified Plumber, ed to attract more than 100 of grant requests will be made Office 885-2625 Res. 885-9581 STUCCO Box 165 Gibsons, B.C. delegates from the four west­ one month after each deadline, NEW OR OLD HOUSES Welcome to the FREE ESTIMATES LAND SURVEYING Floorshine Coast ern provinces. he said. Announcements of the MASONRY Phone 886-7638 first grants will be made Aug­ HOW SOUND ROY & WAGEXAAR JUVENILE CRIME STUDY 6AMBKR CONSTRUCTION New installations, renovations, SURVEYS ust 1. repairs, hot water heating, 1525 Robson St. Solicitor General Warren All FRANK FRTTSCH JANITOR SERVICE Vancouver 5 Ph. 681-9142 Application forms and infor­ blocked drains, mand launched a national 886-9505, Box 522, Gibsons Specialists in Cleaning Zenith 6430 mation can be obtained, by Floor Waxing, Spray sewer clearance pump repairs Sechelt 885-2332 study on the prevention of • writing • to: Community Recre­ A _ C CONSTRUCTION LTD Buffing, Window Cleaning & installations. Duct work. crime among youth. Six re­ ational Facilities Fund, Depart­ WANT SOMETHING DONE? searchers will document what ment of Recreation and[Con­ Commercial & Residential 24 HOUR SERVICE RUG SHAMPOOING in the Directory servation, Parliament Buildings Framing a specialty. - Domestic Commercial 7 services now exist to divert Phone 886-7131, Gibsons Victoria. Phone 886-9320 industrial 'You'll find the help you need young people from crime. e«_k**_umra._iaw_»!<.iia»tw_t9M**—_v._--<

lO Coast News, July 4, 1973. •- £?. 9 batters and gave up nof Shits BASEBALL as the Pen won ih 5 innings. Wakefield ^-1 ' • ' ••• Langdale school MEN'S LEAGUE STANDINGS in two games Monday. The Pen Hotel —78 W L PL Creek had defeated the Pen W.P., Alex Skytte Gibsons— 886-2827 Pen Hotel 15 1 30 Sunday to advance to the fin­ L.P., DOug Elson presents awards Roberts Ck. 9 6 18 als in the double knockout The Peri scored 5 runs in Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. Columbia 6 8 12 tournament and the Pen Hotel the 2nd inning and Alex Skytte At the last assembly of the July 4, 5, 6,.7 July 8, 9, 10, 11 Wakefield Inn 5 11 10. had to win 4 straight Monday hit a 2 run homer7ih the 4th Langdale Elementary School to get the Hotel into the finals. year, last Tuesday, the follow­ PemcUer Hlbr. 3 12 6 to take first place. 7 . Where Does it Hurt? They Only Kill Tues., June 26: Roberts Creek — 4 ing awards were presented to Dick Scott of the Pen won' Pen Hotel— 12 MATURE students by Principal C. E. Wakefield Inn — 4 , the top hitter of the tourna­ Their Masters Pen Hotel — 10 fW.P.,-F. Reynolds Some swearing andr coarse Passmore ment with an average of .625 L.P., Ralph Henderson. language — R. W. McDonald GENERAL District Track Meet W.P., A. Skyttt and Freeman Reynolds also of LJP., R. Joe. H.R., Ken Bland Denise Hart, top girl ath­ the Pen won- the top pitcher Final Game: lete, 11 years and under. Wakefield outhit Pen Hotel for the tournament. 7 7 Pen Hotel — 11 Garry McDonald, top boy -Many thanks to Ken John­ 8-7 but Ross Joe ran into, con­ Roberts Creek — 4 athlete, _2< years and over. son for a well run tournament, trol problems as he walked 11 W.P., Freeman Reynolds Canada Fitness Awards and to all the umpires and1 the batters in the game. Alex L.P., Lowell Pearle. of Excellence fans.' Gibsons Sea Cavalcade Committee Skytte continued his winning After falling behind 3-1 the Denise Hart, Colleen Hoops, Results of Sundays Games: ways as he is the only unde­ Pen team came back to win Garry McDonald, Sigrid Pe­ EXPRESSES THEIR APPRECIATION TO feated pitcher in the league. Pen Hotel defeated Pender the tourney. terson, Ingrid! Peterson, Rich­ Columbia — 0 Harbour. W.P. Freeman Rey­ ard Underwood, Maureen Wha- Roberts Creek — 6 nolds struck out 7 in 5 innings Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 ley, Shirley Christiansen, Glen- WJP., R. Henderson and gave up no hits. H.R., pick da Powell, Freddie Verhulst, Scott. >...'.'. .Many new pieces of jewel* LiP., L. Knowles ery with B.C. jade, tum­ for changing'their plans on short notice Gail Wolverton, Gordon Pow­ HR. R. Johnson (RC) Legion — 12 bled stones from all over and allowing the committee the use of their hall ell, Christine MacPhee. JLarry Knowles made his Wakefield — 4 the world, and all made Canada Fitness Awards dMrst league start but had con­ WiP., Don Elson right here in Sechelt. — for the Queen's Ball Number of pupils who trol problems and after giving L.P., Ross Joe. 7 V Miss Bee's, Sechelt. participated 133 up 5 runs made way for Don Legion scored 7 runs in the Award of Excellence ( 14 Elson. Don finished up the first inning and coasted toa Gold crests 22 game giving up one rim. five inning win. Silver crests 39 Thurs., June 28 Pen Hotel .— 2 Bronze crests 36 Columbia — 3 Roberts Creek — 5 Total Awards 111 Wakefield— 17 W.P., Ralph Henderson WJP., Doug Elson L.P., Alex Skytte. & Area Fire Department LP., L. Knowles The Creek took advantage Golf news Larry Knowles and Bob Em­ of Pen errors and Ralph Hen­ erson both pitched for Colum­ derson gave up 4 hits as the offers grateful thanks to all who responded when fire broke out First low net in the Ladies' bia and both hadi control prob­ June 20 under 36 handicap was Creek advanced to the semi­ lems as between them they finals. in Elphinstone School early Saturday morning. won by Doreen Gregory. The walked 13 batters. The walks Eager Beaver low net was won Wakefield — 8 combined with 8 hits gave Pender Harbour—- 7 by Phyllis Hoops. Forda Gal- Wakefield the lopsided win. lier won the hidden hole in the W.P., Doug Elson We are particularly grateful for the prompt response for help Doug Elson for Wakefield gave L.P., John Mercer. under 39 and Glenna Salahub up only 1 hit. won in the E.B. Division. Wakefield scored 4 runs in GAMES THIS WEEK: the bottom of the 7th to de­ when we found the fire was of major proportions. The co-opera­ On June 27 in the undfer 36 Thurs./ July 5: class Wilma Sim won first low feat the Pender team. Bob Ben- net. Jean Mcllwaine won the Pender Harbour vs. Wake­ new hit 2 home runs for Wake­ tion of the firemen from Port Mellon, Roberts Creek and Sechelt hidden hole. In the over 36 or field at Hackett Park. field. Eager Beaver division Glenna Columbia vs. Pen Hotel at Legion — 5 Salahub won the first low net. Brothers Park. Roberts Creek — 9 was a big factor in saving what was saved. Grace Gumming and Jeanie Sun., July 8: WJ*., Redshaw Meadows won the hidden hole. Columbia vs. Pender Har­ L,P., Elson. Steymour Golf Club held a bour at Brothers Park. After falling behind 5-0 af­ Fire Chief Dick Ranniger field day and approximately Roberts Creek vs. Wake­ ter the first inning the Creek 170 ladies entered. Eight Sun­ field at Roberts Creek; . team came back with 6 runs shine Coast ladies accepted1 the Tues., July 10: r^g in the fourth inning to advance Wakefield vs. Pe|friHotel. at to the finals. l invitation. Audrey McKenzie and Jean Gray, former mem­ Hackett Park. /S Monday: bers, Won first low net in their The Pen Hotel won their Pen Hotel — 8 division. Belle Dube did it second league tournament in Legion — 0 again! She put out the longest three years this past weekend W.P, F. Reynolds drive in the 21 to 36 group. by defeating the defending LJP., Don Elson Doreen Gregory, Forda Gallier, champion Roberts Creek team Freeman Reynolds struck out Thanks from voir SCHOOL BOARD! : ; : ; Vera Munro, Maureen Sleep ••• t-----'--'-- - '• ••__; ' •• •-''.:'.' -v.".-'i'..-.7-. '' - •'•".- 7';'..-- '_^:-7;:-_-_-i-7'777;i '_"•_:'.', •. " and Norma Gaines were the other ladies who tackled the Present Elementary awards TO ALL WHO LENT A HAND IN SALVAGING EQUIPMENT DURING difficult course. At the Awards assembly at education supervisor, wished Gibsons Elementary, Tuesday the pupils many happy years THE ELPHINSTONE SCHOOL FIRE A MOST SINCERE THANK Y0U U afternoon in the school gym, and said he was leaving the r Homemakers special guest Mrs. Quarry pre­ school with ten years of hap­ sented the Ladies Auxiliary of py memories, and would be students, staff and public, and those who supplied their trucks Branch 109, Canadian Legion visiting the school often in the look for help award to Christine Irvine. This next year. He reminded the grade sevens that were leav­ and lifting equipment. award, is a book prize for the The interest of the Sunshine ing that they had some mem­ COast in establishing a Home- outstanding grade seven stu­ ories to cherish, also. maker's Service was discussed dent of the year. Two books Here are the sports awards: at a meeting in the Health on ballet, one of Christine's Unit on Thursday, June 28. A Intermediate Sports Day favorite subjects, were pre­ Boysy 13 and over, Randy Also a very special THANKS to all our volunteer firemen from recent survey revealed a solid sented along with a parchment need! for Homemakers. How­ Smith; girls, 13 and over, Mar­ scroll of merit. The award is garet Duncan. Port Mellon, Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Sechelt. ever an insufficient number of now in its 11th year. The persons have indicated, their Boys 12 yrs., Kelly Hall; school is grateful to the aux­ girls, 12 years. Mary Kay Gant willingness to serve as Home- iliary for making this award makers or to support the or­ Boys 11 yrs. Scott Phillips; available. ganization of the service- At­ girls; Maureen Forsyth. School Patrol members were tendance at the meeting was Boys 10 yrs., Gary Knowles; selected for special awards. poor, and this may have been girls, Nanine Fraser. due to confusion of dates and Patrol captains Maureen For­ Medals purpose of the meeting. syth, Cathy Forsyth, Yvonne Boys, up to 9 yrs.: Garry, Couturier and Lord Hill were Therefore, interested persons Bergnach girls up to 9, June 1^ presented with gold pins. Jan­ are encouraged to contact one Marteddu. et MacKay received a book Outstanding Athletes, of the following before July award as the outstanding pa­ FROM GIBSONS MAYOR & ALDERMFH 13: of the Year trol member of the year. She Girls: Patti Star; boys, Ray­ for all those who worked so hard and were so wonderful in helping us Judy Friesen or Ernie Wong was chosen by ballot and by at 885-9422. Nina Davediuk or mond Boser. save what we could of our Secondary School and the surrounding build­ scoring highest in a test on Pat Bawtinheimer at 886-2228; ings. This was indeed a disaster and a blow to the whole community. school patrol and traffic know- or Connie Westell at 886-2554. how. HELP OFFERED There was certainly no lack of did from all the surrounding fire de­ The school band was given partments and we wholeheartedly thank them and all those wha partici­ Rev. David Brown of St. an ovation for its splendid per­ Bartholomew's Anglican pated. Acquitted formance — a tribute to the church has offered the school Gibsons housewife Mrs. Ver- hard work of the instructor, Sechelt Village has offered any aid thai they can give and Gibsons board the use of the parish nie Viola Anderson, charged Mr. Pope and the band mem­ offers the use of our former village office for temporary quarters or• aid hall and! if necessary the with the stabbing murder of bers. in whatever other manner we can give. church proper if it finds itself her husband Fred, with a fish Mr. Rempel, the newly ap­ knife, was acquitted in a Van­ pointed principal, showed a unable to house students next I know it will be a hardship this winter for parents and students but couver assize court Friday. film taken on the seventh year September. The parish hall I feel sure with us all working together that we can come up with some­ was used before when pupil The charge was heard _g excursion to Barkerville in the thing, whether it be swing shift, portable units or whatever may be nec­ population pressure forced the Mr. Justice J. S. Aikins and middle of ^Time. The pupils essary. board to use available halls. jury. Mrs. Anderson maintain- loved to see their fellow pu­ In the event the church would The first thing I think we must do is to order new desks for the stu­ ,ed she gave him only a pin­ pils playing and studying on prick jab. Medical evidence their fascinating road trip. be used the altar area could be dents so that we will have seats for them this fall. I am sure, we will find stated that a major chest ar­ George Cooper, principal, blocked off easily. some place to put them. ._>.'• tery had been injured. and now district elementary