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<§ull HJslantr? Brtfttooob 537-2211 Serving the Beautiful Gulf Islands of Salt Spring, Mayne, Galiano, North & South Fenders and Saturna 537-2613 TWENTY-THIRD YEAR, NO. 49 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1982 35c per copy Trust enters sewer debate, calls for vote, halt on work On Saturday the Islands Trust speaking to the proposal, described Gordon Wallace noted thatall the entered into the Ganges sewer the Ganges sewer project as islands came into that category, but debate. At the instigation of the "without question, the most the motion was not amended to two new local trustees for Salt complicated project I have ever embrace them. Spring Island, Nick Gilbert and seen". There are three procedures Beverley Unger, the Islands Proposal to combine a study of adopted under normal conditions sewers with a study of water was not when such a project is initiated, Trust council decided to write to warmly endorsed by Unger, but explained the chairman. the" Capital Regional Board adopted by the council. It may be launched by an protesting the installation of a It was decided to ask the regional initiative of the authority or a sewer in Ganges and to call for a district for the presentation of a petition may be taken up or a further discussion in March of referendum to all of Salt Spring referendum presented. the philosophy of sewers among Island in view of the fact that the "None of these things has been the islands. sewer project influences the taxes done," he told the Trust. paid by the hospital. Greenwoods The council approved a Retiring chairman John Rich, and the schools. resolution explaining that the recent cost figures on the sewer released by the Capital Regional District indicate a cost far beyond the anticipated levels. The economic Toilet-flushing costs pressures resulting from these costs are likely to prove too much for property owners and small businessess. outlined for directors These pressures will also create pressures for development beyond How much will it cost the Ganges producing a high quality effluent the scope of the community plan. homeowner to Hush the toilet? which would be released on the most In view of these circumstances the The costs were revealed last week favorable portion of the tide cycle Trust is calling on the Capital by the Capital Regional Board. through an outfall, 1,925 metres Regional Board to give accurate In 1983 the cost will be charged (about 6,250 ft.) long." information on costs to all persons against properties in the sewer area. ORDERED TO EXTEND IT affected and to suspend further The user charge and frontage tax In November of 1979, the Capital work until a referendum has been canrfot be applied next year because Regional District was ordered to presented to the people. there will be no facility against extend the marine outfall into Although the referendum is which to levy the charges. Recovery Ganges Harbour to a total length of usually restricted to the property taxes can only be levied when the 4,570 metres, or nearly 15,000 feet. owners within the benefiting area, facility is available for the use of the The order was made by the the motion expands that to include Activity centre owner of the property. Pollution Control Board following all persons on Salt Spring Island, it In 1984 the levy will be in the form Turn to Page Two was explained. of charges against the service. rises at Last week the Capital Regional Three are District staff prepared a summary of facts on the sewerage of Ganges. Galiano In a brief outline the staff report rescued went over the salient decisions Pearson's CARE tree Construction crew prepares to set which have affected the tax trusses on 24-foot walls of new structure of the sewer area. Galiano Island activity centre. The region recalled the public by ferry Work on the facility was delayed by meeting in the activity room of lights up Wednesday poor weather last week when high Ganges School on March I, 1979, winds and rain made conditions when representatives of the regional The lights will shine from world to know that the Friday hazardous for setting trusses in district outlined alternative the George Pearson Tree of project is George Pearson's place. See story in Galiano news - methods of handling sewage from Light on Pender Island next free of Light. the area. Preferred option, directors Page Ten. Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Last year, the fund raising were reminded, was the biodisc The Tree of Light has met its goal of $10,000 with a treatment plant, "capable of The Bowen Queen was delayed illuminated its message of total of $10,700 collected. for eight minutes Friday on the compassion over Swanson They money was given to afternoon run but she rescued three Channel since 1960. George CARE for the use in people in that time. Pearson and his wife Edith establishing a nutrition The three people had been in a put up that first string of rehabilitation centre in the flat-bottomed Boston whaler which lights to represent donations Baroda Medical Hospital in overturned near Isabella Point on Fulford school to be to CARE by friends and Gujurat, India. Salt Spring Island. They sat on the neighbours. Pearson, a hail and hearty overturned boat for at least half an 97 years old this year, decided Over the years, the lights hour before the Bowen Queen, built as planned to begin a trust fund to help have traditionally been in under the command of Captain' cover the administration place by December 15 and as Wilson, sighted them. The site of the proposed school in emphasized that the school will be costs of the project such as each donation is made to the The rescue, said a B.C. Ferry Fulford has been inspected and the built as planned on that property. buying st-ationery and fund, another light is added to Corporation official, took only results show that the building will go If the school were to be moved, stamps. He will donate $500 ^ ill.- I> , f . i . t it . .1*1.1 It i v - • I . I.., .111.1 11 , the tree. The people, two men and a for Pender Island and chairman of approval from the ministry to than Pearson had hoped as The trust fund, he says, will woman, were provided with the board's building grounds relocate the school and then begin money came to his project ensure that he continues to be_ biankets for warmth and treated by committee, toid the school board the process of gaining ministry from across North America. part of the organization • I...-; V -y-w—^—^—<—a—^BH!!-• —(-fl————————— me uowen \sueen i*_aviicu school she at the comer of Beavei new site decided upon. Lions Club began to help Light each year. Bay, the three were transported by Point and Stewart Roads revealed The Fulford school, the trustees administer the project and the Donations for hunger relief ambulance to hospital. no problems in locating the agreed, is needed to relieve fund. can be sent to Lions CARE, A vessel from the Rescue Co- building. overcrowding at Salt Spring But the Lions want the Pender Island, VON 2M0. ordiantion Centre at Esquimalt In answer to recent criticism of Flemrntary Sirhnnl unrt pnn-ntial - picked up the whaler the suitability of the site, the board overcrowding at Ferrrwood School. Page Two GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 8, 1982 Christmas Ship visit one of many Service improvement goal events to celebrate season here of ferry schedule chanSes Changes in the ferry schedule Swartz Bay at 6:25 am and reaches As the big day approaches, While he will be busy elsewhere Alice Young. Friends and between Swartz Bay and the Outer Otter Bay at 7:30 before returning to activities increase to ensure that this that afternoon, the children will be acquaintances are invited to help Islands have been implemented in the Saanich peninsula terminal at will be the season to be jolly. treated to a free movie at Island celebrate her 100th birthday. an attempt to improve service. 9:30 am. The ferry will also sail from Village Bayat 11:05 amand Saturna Much of the entertainment Cinema at Central. The children At the schools on the Gulf Islands The changes, which resulted from Island at 11:55 am. during the Christmas season will be also receive free popcorn and a soft the children are putting the finishing a meeting of Islands Trust For three days each week, supplied either by or for the children drink. The afternoon at the movies touches to Christmas concerts. representatives and officials from Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, the of the Gulf Islands. The various comes compliments of Dan The Saturna Island pupils will be B.C. Ferry Corporation, include the Vesuvius Queen acts as standby to schools will be presenting Christmas Evanishen of Island Cinema, putting on their show Saturday at 7 addition of the Vesuvius Queen on pick up any excess traffic bound for conceits and, of course, Santa visits Driftwood, et cetera and Central pm. The event will be staged in the an early run from Swartz Bay to Pender which cannot be as many of the events as he can. Hall. community hall at Lyall Harbour. Pender, Mayne and Saturna accommodated by the Mayne The Bellingham Christmas ship While the children enjoy the The Pender School Christmas Islands. Queen. Discovery brings Santa Claus to the seasonal festivities, the residents of concert is slated for December 16 in The morning run from Swartz The officials for the ferry Gulf Islands on Saturday and Greenwoods are also planning the community centre at the school Bay at 9:30 am will not go to corporation at the meeting were Sunday.