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Tenth Year No. 42 GANGES, British Columbia Thursday, October 16, 1969 $4.00 per year. Copy 10$

GREASY PIGS DRAW EAGER CROWD TEN-ROOM SCHOOL FOR SALT SPRING ISLAND PLANS LAID FOR NEW SCHOOL REFERENDUM TO BE PRESENTED IN DECEMBER AT ANNUAL ELECTIONS New elementary school is erendum for the approval of the school," asserted Mr. Campbell. planned for Salt Spring Island. department of education. This Siting of the new school will On Tuesday evening trustees of is then presented to the property be based on the distribution of Gulf Islands School District gave owners of the district. population on the island. unanimous approval to the con- Possibility of adding to the Irustees will investigate the struction of a 10-room school at present elementary school was possibility of reducing costs by an estimated cost of $350,000. discounted. "It would be wrong adopting standard plans of the The project will be put to the to add a single 2x4 to that department of education. ratepayers of the islands in the form of a referendum. An effort is to be made to have the neces- sary details completed in time for the vote to be taken at the LEVEL ROAD PLEASE annual elections in December. Based on the present rate of school growth it is expected that the new school will be operating * to its capacity by 1972. Another Voice Is Heard J.W.Campbell summed up the Archdeacon R.K.Horsefield a crossing be provided between future needs of the islands. "We has asked for the co-operation the Gulf Oil plant and Mahon can expect steady and increas- of the Salt Spring Island Chamb- Hall. Children have to wait ingly rapid growth in the Gulf er of Commerce in the elimina- indefinitely to cross the road to Islands," he told his colleagues, tion of a traffic hazard at Gan- get to school, he stated. "The assumption has got to be ges. Master of ceremonies Jack Webster checks his notes oa Saturday* made that Salt Spring Island will Last week a letter was read OPERATION OF SCHOOL (rum the Anglican minister, ex- There was considerable debate pressing his concern for the on the pattern of operation of hump in the road at the foot of Trustees such a school in the future. It Church Road. was suggested that the new The turn onto Church Road is PIG DAY IS BIG DAY school might cater to students so deeply hidden that only a from kindergarten to grade three Look To Only difference between rab- ies, Jack Webster, Vancouver truck driver can see over the with grades four to seven rem- hump, he wrote. ,a pigs un Saturday was the radio personality who has acqu- aining at the present school. grease...and the squeals. ired a home on the island. "Northbound traffic turning Second annual greasy pig con- Proposal was not unanimously left must lake a deliberate The contest had been publi - accepted, but no firm decision Election test at Ganges featured 16 pigs cized over CFAX and CKNW, chance in entering Church Road' and seven rabbits. There were and in Victoria and Vancouver was reached. said Archdeacon liorsefield. Cost of the school is estimat- "The driver must turn fast and Trustee P.A.ftattinget has also hundreds of spectators as daily newspapers. withdrawn from the board of well as the contestants. Judges were M. F. Peiler, ed on classroom cost of $25,000, hope to avoid collision with an- Top catcher of the day was and an activity roorn at other vehicle." i,ulf Islands School District.His D.G.Crofton and Alan Best, $100,000. Offices and service resignation was received vvith Ian Kyle. Ian won the bicycle curator of Stanley Park Zoo. lie expressed the hope that it for top ticket sale and a pig for accommodation are included in might be possible to re-profile regret by his colleagues. Jack Webster carefully ex- Mr. I'rattinger explained that good measure. He sold 88 tick- plained that the event had not the classroom estimates. Total the section before the blacktop- ets. would be $350,000. ping program is completed. lie is entering the pulp and pap- been sponsored by Jack Scott. The board must prepare a ref- er industry again and for the Afternoon's events opened The newspaper columnist had J.lj.-Stewart also asked that with a short concert by the band next several yc.Ts docs not an- written to the editor of DRIFT- ticipate having the necessary of 676 Royal Canadian Air Cad- WOOD protesting the contest. et Squadron from Sidney. Band SCHOOL TRUSTEES time. The radio man kept up a live- Mr. Krattinger's term expired was under the direction of Lt. ly spiel throughout the after- Rudolph Ohm and accompanied in December and there will be noon. no by-clcction. by the commanding officer, The work was done by John TO SERVE NEW TERM Capt. David Price. and Mary Stepaniuk, who Trustees whose terms expire Adrian Wolfe-Milner, chair- brought the 16 six-week-old J.M.Campbell, school trustee this year ;ire Chairman cieorge man of the park committee, in- pigs, greased them, released Saturna Island farmer, Camp- lleinekey and Mr. Frattinger, troduced the master of ceremon- them, caught them and sorted from Saturna Island, will serve bell is better known as an educa- of North Salt Spring Island; them. onpe again as president ot the tionalist man agriculturist. For Robert Patterson, oT South Salt Project was John's, who British Columbia School Trust- more than 10 years he has been Spring; J. M. Campbell, Sat- thought it up last year, present- ees' Association. At the recent a trustee of the Gulf Islands urna and Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, ed it to the Legion and passed trustees' convention he was School District. During that of Maync Island. They Came warmly re-elected for a second rime he has served the provinci- One trustee has announced ( Turn to Page Three ) term. al association in various capaci- liis intentions and lli::t is Mr. ties, lie has been chairman of I'rattiiiger. islanders have ab- his own board and he has headed out a month in which to decide In Hundreds the British Columbia Education- to contest these seats. TEACHER PLANS TRIP al Research Institute. For Summer The Saturna trustee has been SATURNA PROJECT spokesman for school boards in WEATHERELL '1 oral of 1,460 tourists called salary negotiations with teachers ELECTED TO In i.llat capacity he has been in t the information bureau in Group of Saturna students are in this district who thought that & TURTLE CLUB Ganges this summer. close and sometimes heated planning a trip across British taking students to Victoria was *: touch with schools and teachers When he gave the figures to Columbia. a tall order," observed J. M.. :*:| RLunie Wcathcrcll of G.iliano the Salt Spring Island Chamber Campbell. in many part of the province. is a proud member of the Turtle of Commerce last week, Joe On Tuesday evening trustees Students taking part have al- Mr. Campbell is also an ac- Club. He was accepted as a Nickerson noted that 196 had of Gulf Islands School District ready opened an account with cepted authority on many phases member last week. Turtle come seeking accommodation heard a request from Mrs.Taimi the Saanich Peninsula Credit of school administration and has Club is open exclusively to and had been found vacancies Hindmarch for permission to Union, added Mr. Campbell, been sought as a speaker across those whose lives have been in local resorts. take the trip. to save towards the cost of the N'orth America. saved by the wearing of a hard Tourists brought business am- For one week, in April or c.-mping holiday. hat. ounting to $60, 000 to SaltSpring May, four or five children will Trustees approved the venture' The Caliano logger was Island this summer, estimated set out with Mrs. Ilindmarch. A relief teacher will be supp- struck by a falling tree at North the vice-president of the cham- They will travel through the lied for the week concerned. MOORAGE (ialiano several months ago and ber. Food sales in the commu- province as far as the Alberta Saturna is the least populated Moorage is a profitable busi- was critically injured. nity amounted to $30,000, he border. There they will gaze of the Gulf Islands and there- ness in the summer months. Last week the sequel to his suggested. His figures did not over the mountains of Alberta are nine students in the school. Last week Salt Spring Island accident came when he was pre- include liquor sales. and head back for home. They are travel-minded on Chamber of Commerce was sented with his pin by John Mar- In a few cases people had to Trustees had no comment but Saturna. All students on the is- told that between June 1 and low, of the forestry division of go off the island to find acco- pleasure. land were sent to Expo t>7 as a Oct. 1 total of :$2,400 was taken McMillan-Bloedel, at Nanaimc mmodation, he told the general "We have run across teachers special centennial year project. in moorage fees at Ganges. Me received a new hard hat, meeting. lapel pin and certificate. Page Two Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, October 16, 1969

THREE DEDICATIONS AT SALT SPRING CLUB 0 A P 0 Three dedications will be made at St. Mark's Church, GOOFY GOLF AND TURKEYS Salt Spring Island, at the II am. BY BEA HAMILTON service on Sunday. Fun day and goofy golf was point against vice captain Win the Crofton Cup in the 36 hole A beautiful pall for ihe urn of played September 27 in the last Pitts* team. Social members match was played last weekend. Every organization on Salt ashes at a memorial service af- of the two-ball mixed foursome played bridge in the club room The winner was Bob Ranguin Spring Island has its measure of ter cremation, hand-woven by for the season at the Salt Spring during the afternoon. and Carl Simpson was runner-up. fun and frolic but the Old Age Mrs. O.L.Stanton, will be ded- Island Golf and Country Club. Finals were played Oct. 10 Mac Mouat won the first flight Pensioners' Organization every icated in memory of the late Forty players took part in the for the Wilson Cup (ladies* club and Hart Bradley the second now and then takes a double Mrs. Diana Shove. A lectern afternoon game. Cocktails and champion). The cup was won by flight. measure and ladles out fun like Bible and a pew, both given by dinner were served in the Club Daisy Gear, who defeated Marg flowers from a flower basket. her husband, are in memory of House later when 80 members Frattinger in the finals. Winner The Thanksgiving "Turkey Mrs. Estelle Nicholson. were present. of the first flight was Dorothy Golf played at the Salt Spring On Wednesday last, just such Both these ladies were, during The finals of the weekly Lad- Irwin and runner-up was Irene Island Golf course Saturday, an afternoon took shape when ttieir lifetime, devoted membec ies' Day golf ended for the sea- Bishop; second flight winner was Oct. 12, saw five winners of eight of the members put on a of St. Mark's Guild. son with sherry and luncheon at Molly Hardie and runner-up was turkeys — Tom Duncan, Sam show to entertain a room-full of the Club Mouse for both golfing Betty Harrison. Hughes, Mac Mouat, Hugh Ross, elderly people at St. George's and social lady members Thurs- The final round for club and Carl Simpson. Hall in Ganges at the Open day, Oct. 9. champion (men's) and winner of House Party. It was a riot! DOMINION After lunch a match was 9 Newly Renovated played between the captain's They came on the floor team and the vice-captain's dressed to represent everything *— * Dining Lounge from dancing girls to hippies, * T.V. team. Daisy Gear, captain of * Free Parking the ladies' team won by one suffragettes to Youth - and acted their parts. VICTORIA'S Mrs. E. Barber started out by WONDERFULHOTEL BULBS representing Old Age in an old 759 YATES ST. costume and then came back as a swinger that would have put VICTORIA GULF ISLANDS today's youth to a real test; she 384 -4136 Box 3ti.Ganges r I HD I CTC could swing a really high kick 537-5751 LUKI Jl J as she sang and danced. Mrs. Elsie Thacker, who's on- ly about 78 or so, portrayed youth. She wore what looked ROD & GUN CLUB like "baby dolls", pink and mini and a swinging robe. Her hair CLUB RANGE - GANGES - SCOTT RD was in curls and tied on either side of her head with pink ribb- JUNIOR The Entertainment Group ons and she carried a flower bas- ket of posies. It must be over forty years ago TROPHY SHOOT that our Elsie entertained the troops during the First World War. SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 Today, a veteran trooper, she is 1 pm entertaining retired veterans at these OAPO affairs. What? Elsie? Director of the provincial board for the OAPO? Always do- WINTER SHOOT ing good and entertaining groups FOR MEN, LADIES & JUNIORS ofpensioners at her little lunch- eon parties? STARTING Then there was Mrs.Clsibourne - that little old flowerchild SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 went hippie and won the prize 12.30pm (which was hardly suitable). Whc ever associated a hippy with an alarm clock? Even Mr. daibourne grum - bled about possibilities of being awakened by that ding-donged alarm! DANISH UPHOLSTERY Mrs. H. Skuce and Mrs. J. St. 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE Olge, went as suffragette and Fashions Today respectively, WE WILL RE-UPHOLSTER Mrs. Hadfield as Public Eye, Mrs. Cranswick, Flowers, and YOUR FURNITURE Mrs. Saunders represented Her- TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS - oes. From Trench Provincial to The real test of a perform- Hippie Claiborne Mrs Hadfield Mrs Thacker and Mr Hadfield ance is in the enjoyment it pro- Coloninf or Hanish Modern vides and the company present of about 65, thoroughly enjoyed KITCHEN DEATH OF MRS. LAZENBY IN VANCOUVER the afternoon. 5.8O AND UP Mr. Cranswick made an ex- CHAIRS Mrs. Maud Lazenby passed province Mrs. Lazeoby was the cellent M.C. and it was good WE ALSO INSTALL • CARPETS away in a Vancouver hospital on champion of independence here. to see Archdeacon Holmes at Tuesday, October 7. the party and looking so well. We have many materials She was predeceased by her A welcome visitor was Mrs. from which to choose • DRAPERIES Mrs. Lazenby had lived in re- husband, Paul. Left to mourn Elsie Worthington; and Mrs. 1 COME AND SEE US or GIVE US A CALL tirement at Vesuvius fia^ for a is her son, Peter, Funeral ser- Norton at the piano was splend- number of years. She was acti\e vices were held in Vancouver. id. collect) 652- 1591 in HMS Ganges Chapter, I.O.D.E, Mrs. Lazenby was \ FREE PICK - UP &. DELIVERY best known for her work on be- half of the Canadian Red Cross. BRENTWOOP BAY SHOPPING CENTRE When the Red Cross campaign GANGES PHARMACY WI-ST SAANICII RD. d with the Red Feather of ( Alternative route from Swariz Bay to Victoria ) L- Community Chest in the SAVE! ("Pacific" Automatic 1 "ELECTRIC HEATING PAD 3.67 Mermen SHAVE CREAM 53 ONE-A-DAY Multiple Vitamins 2.49 LUCKY MODESS 48's $1.33 VASELINE tfoz.jar ,89 CLAIROL Nice'N Easy 1.49 CORICID1N "D" TABLETS 1.39 $ Colgate 100 ORAL ANTISEPTIC... 24oz...l.29 GROCERIES • MEAT • PRODUCE 537-5553 537 - 5534 Thursday, October 16, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Three It will be provided with six that is hidden from the Canadi- transponders, or channels. The channels will provide two tele- an in other communities. phone systems of 400 circuits Gilles Bergeron, of the feder- SATELLITE AND NORTHERN MINERS each. One will be for trans- al communications ministry had Canada services and the other stated, "If we could show Bon- for far-northern circuits. The anza every Sunday night and Canadian communications tion that the new Canadian sat- Farlaue demonstrated a laser remaining four channels will be guarantee live coverage of the satellite is an influence towards ellite will link east and west beam. Beam of apparently devoted to television, with hockey and football games, we national unity, a group of British with a medium which will not round red light carried a prograrr tliree for CBC transmissions and could substantially reduce the Columbian newsmen was told in only carry telephone services of music across the room. one for CTV. turnover in mining personnel." Vancouver recently. from coast to coast, but many Combination of Laser beam The speaker offered one asp- Satellite communications G.F.MacFarlane, vice-presi- other forms of communication. and satellite is die ultimate in ect of satellite communications bring Canadians together. dent of B.C.Telephone <-b. told Satellite will be fired from communications, he suggested. the annual convention of the Cape Kennedy by the United Problem thus far is that the laser B.C.Weekly Newspaper Associa- States. It will be located above beam will not penetrate clouds, the Dominion in order that me- but bounces off them. One las- THE LIGHT TOUCH ssfges and programs may be er beam across the country could H.S.NOAKES beamed on to it and reflected in theory, he told his audience BY HJ.CARLIN across. carry all telephone calls, data "We have only one hope," said the president to his sales NOTARY PUBLIC Satellite is that which has messages and radio programs of manager. "Let's take the pins out of the map and stick Wills - Mortgages been the subject of a national them into the salesmen." Conveyancing - Documents the world simultaneously. Ipam - 4pm,except Saturdays competition for finding a name. Use of the beam for destruct- Giegerich Rd. off Beddis Rd. Opening his address, Mr. Mac ive purposes would require so Little Sally announced excitedly to her teacher and class 537-2336 Ganges great a power source that he that Dr. Dixon had brought a new b;iby to their family J last night. After she had completed her announcement more about could only see such a possibility in the realms of science fiction. a lad in the first row raised his hand and shouted, "Hey, we take from him too!" Mutual Fire Insurance GREASY PIG CONTEST Another feature of the laser beam is the transmission of a If you want an education in economical insurance protection call Co. of B.C. three-dimensional picture. Founded in 1902 by the (From Page One) "Your friend has been called Farmers of British Columbia away to a conference in Toronto HJ.CARLIN INSURANCE GULF AGENTS it on to tbe centennial park the night he was going to visit 537-2939 committee. you," suggested the telephone Render — Max Allen The 11 greasy children in company engineer, "He can proud possession of greasy pigs still visit you. You flip on your By the hour Or Contract ( Insured ) Salt Spring - H.J.Carlin laser-hologram receiver. From were Colin Byron, Michele Lar- DANGEROUS Galiano Donald New son, Alex McManus, Debbie his hotel room in Toronto you tune your friend in... in full col- Saturna —JohnMcMahon Woodley, Danny Fraser, Janice Ryles, Tom Langdon, Sandra or and in three dimensions, in TREE TOPPING Mayne John Pugh Williams, Brian Bogdanovich, his armchair.. .he is for all in- Phone; 245 - 2598 or Write A.Williams, c/o F.M.Williams Ian Kyle and Bobby Empey. tents and purposes witli you." This is not science fiction, he 245 - 3547 Ladysmith, B.C. Greasy grown-ups with greasy pigs were Kathy Williams, Mrs. emphasized. The technique for such a communication exists to- Syd Fraser, David Williams, day. NEW HOME John Helme and Andy Mitchell. Jvlr. MacKarlane explained The pigs were given a rest me character and construction FOR SALE when rabbits were introduced. of the communications satellite. Mrs. Joyce Roper donated seven It is a space vessel located Move up to a THIS LOVELY MODEST of them and they were placed about 11,000 miles above the in the ring for small people to earth and equipped with motors Westwood Home GOLD capture. The bunnies were to maintain its position in space neither fearful nor noisy. They A signal is beamed from the MEDALLION HOME hopped a few times until they earth, picked up by the satell- THIS FALL! Located on a 3/4 acre felt familiar human hands ite and then rebroadcast back. clutching them. sunny slope lot - The unit is small and its equip- The rabbits went to Leah ment quite weak. Hence, the' overlooking a tidal Kaye, Gordon Miller, Elizabeth corresponding equipment on the Ronne, Warren Kyle, Cindy waterway is nearing j^ourid must send-out a signal of Howard, Danay Reynolds and great strength and the receiving completion. Stephen Anderson. equipment oh the ground must THERE ARE MANY The adult contest were staged be capable of amplifying the by a system of auctioning at signal without losing it in other FEATURES IN THIS the field, with C.R. Horel as noises. auctioneer. The satellite will be launched HOME - There were home cooking Large Living Room from Cape Kennedy by the Uni- stall and refreshments offered. ted States National Aeronautics Panelled Final figure has not been con- Wall to Wall Carpeting and Space Administration and firmed, but Mr. Wolfe-Milner the project will be undertaken Stone Raised Hearth Fire Place estimated the day's net at about THE SHANNON BY WESTWOOD Feature Lighting $800. at cost. Electric Heat Pig contest is the means of Cost of the satellite will be 2 Bedrooms between $60 and $75 millions. raising funds for the Centennial One of 17 lower-cost Westwood homes designed for Recreation Room with Fireplace Park. Pigs are purchased for The satellite will cost $40 mill- Double Plumbing the events by the park society. ions, the launching about $6 today's market. Get full details at no obligation. Cabinet Kitchen Dining Area The purchase is underwritten by millions and the groi-nd equip- Sundeck various businesshouses and organ- ment, or "earth segment", ab- Carport izations, so that each piglet has out $20 millions. YOUR WESTWOOD DEALER: 69-5 Range its own sponsor. The satellite is being set up Fridge Children sell tickets on their by the Telsat Canada Corpora- VALCOURT BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. Plumbed for Automatic Washer own behalf. Only those childrer tion, and is operated jointly by selling the highest number of the federal government, private BOX 350,GANGES PHONE 537 - 5531 IF THIS HOME, LISTED tickets are eligible to enter the shareholders ant! the communi- contest. Funds realized by the cations industry. AT ONLY $26,000 sale of tickets are all devoted to the park. There is a draw APPEALS TO YOU for hams for ticket holders. Winners were Mrs. G.E.Croft READY- and F.. A. Miller. Or Write Rox 449, Ganges. This year's contest was highly successful and the weather was AGENT ENQUIRIES delightful. Use of the school grounds was donated by the MIX WELCOME school district. A. W. WOLFE- MILNER CONCRETE BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR GRAVEL TOP-SOIL P. D. BOX 3, GANGES HARBOUR, SALTSPRING ISLAND, B.C. EXCAVATION drricc PHONE: RIBIDCNCK PHONC: 537-5333 537-32-79 $1.00 per yard PREMIUM FOR KENNETH C. JOLLEY & CO. .1' Saturday a.m. DELIVERY Chartered Accountant ATTENDANCE AT GANGES OFFICE NEXT TO TURNER'S STORE ARMOUR & SAUNDERS LTD. ON FRIDAYS Phone:537-2831 Division of Domon Industrie* Ltd. f)( INIf AN Saturday By Appointment Weekdays Call Toll - FYee Or as necessary Zenith 6£0£ Anytime Free Estimates 746-7125 - Nights 746-5666 Page Four Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD ' Thursday, October 16, 1969 CHRISTENING Brifttooofc \ CEREMONY AT

Published at Ganges, Salt Spring Island FULFORD CHURCH In the Province of British Columbia, every Thursday BY BEA HAMILTON EDITOR: FRANK RICHARDS John Christopher French, age Post Office Box 250, Ganges, B.C. ten weeks, was christened by the Yen. Archdeacon Ray Horse- Telephone: 604-537-2211 field at the service held in St. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Mary's Church on Sunday. God- Subscription Rates: $4.00 per year in Canada parents were Jan and Peter Stat- $5.00 to all foreign countries OD of Happy Valley, and Miss including the United States Jayney French. John Christoph- er wore the over 100 years old Second Class Mail Registration No 0803 family christening robes that have seen most of the French family through these baptisms. Some eighteen members of the French clan gathered for the Thursday, October 16, 1969 ceremony and held the Christen- ing tea at the French home in the Va lley. NEW SCHOOL Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A new school is in the offing. While islanders have Freach and baby son live in Squamish and returned home been concerned in recent months with the growth of after the weekend holidays. Mr the islands and the need for some pattern of future de- and Mrs. John French of Victor- ia started out to join the party velopment, the school population has mounted. On but could neither board the fer- Salt Spring Island the elementary school has handed its ry at Swartz Bay or find parking space. They were unable to be senior students over to the new high school, but it yet present in consequence. cannot accommodate the students anticipated within the next three years. and Mrs. Scott's fears that pig- HE DISAGREES BIRTHDAY In other fields of activity there have been many to lets in the contest are subjected to any treatment which may be Editor, Driftwood, PARTY express concern at the steady Increase in development considered inhumane. I was amazed and a little am- of the islands. This problem of schools is the inevit - A. W. Wolfe-M ilner, Chairman used at Jack and Grace Scott's Mrs. Fred Morris and her S.S.I.Centennial Park Com- assertion in their letter to the daughter, Mrs. Peter Bousfield, able accompaniment to expansion. mittee, P.O. Box 3, Editor last week. Cobble Hill, entertained at a Ganges, B. C. Whoever told Scott that the birthday party in honor of Tara Elsewhere in British Columbia the picture has been October 11, 1969. piglets were terrified? Certain- Bousfield s second birthday. clouded with school needs for the past two decades* ly the S.P.C.A., who viewed Party took place at the Morris the greasy piglet contest last home, in Ganges on October 12. Here, among the islands, the growth has been late in The tea table was highlighted COLOR TV AND RADIATION year didn't think so, especially coming. It is now here. as they sent a letter to the Cen- by a birthday cake and Thanks- tennial Committee mis year ex- giving and Hallowe'en decora- In December it is hoped to present a new school Editor, Driftwood, tions were carried throughout Your readers may be interes- pressing their regrets that they building referendum. Trustees and school board staff cotfldn t come to watch the fun. the room. ted in the correct facts regard- Obviously it was Scott's over- Children present at the party are working to prepare everything in time for the late ing the "rumors" and "state- worked imagination that told were Virginia, Susanne, and ments" made in this area about fall. Let us hope that the community will show the him this. Tessa Crofton, Andrea and Ian the danger of "Radiation" from I, too, am an animal lover, Scott, Rupert Gale, and Tracey same support. the operation of Color TV sets. but by no stretch of my imagin- Bousfield. Deidre Gale and Unfortunately some of these re- In the past such building programs have been held ation could I discern one piglet Susan Milligan, Vancouver, marks have been made by per- who was slightly scared during assisted with games played dur- up and there have been portable classrooms leased in sons whose positions would com- the contest. ing the afternoon by the younger mand respect, and be received ones. order to meet the needs of the district. However diffi- I watched both contest, and as the apparent truth. There is ray interpretation was that the Others present for tea were cult it may be to accept that school building is an ur- absolutely no such danger, des- baby pigs enjoyed the "Game"as Mrs. E.G.Bousfield, Mrs. Pat- pite some widely circulated much as the youngsters. rick Crofton and Mrs. R. M. gent matter in a retired community, let us ensure that "scare" articles in magazines, It is well known that puppies, Scott, Victoria; Miss Denise the children themselves do not suffer for the adult re- etc. Such shock reports are lambs, calves and colts enjoy Crofton and Mrs. Arthur Gale. considered valid, and spread so a romp with children and I am lectance to accept their presence. quickly that the effort to correct sure little piglets do the same. both visitors and residents alike Let us all make an effort to thoroughly investigate them is tremendous, and some In addition to this the piglets on mis Island! disturbance has been caused to end up with good homes until Perhaps Jack Scott, between the picture and the need and offer the building pro- the owners and users of Color such time as they serve their TV sets in this area. columns, would like the job of gram the support it merits. useful purpose as meat for the raising money for this worthy AH TV sets sold in Canada table. project ? have to pass stringent tests in The children who caught ! believe also in protecting this (and other) respects con- them adore them and wouldn't animals but I draw the line in ducted by the Canadian Stand- hurt a hair on their plump little drumming up a farcical objec- LETTERS TO ards Association. bodies. tion which would better be left Their regulations are so strict How ridiculous also to suggest unsaid. Jack could do better that the maximum radiation the disbanding of our hardwork- to spend his time propounding THE EDITOR permissible would not exceed ing Centennial Committee, who Man's inhumanity to Man. thai of a light fixture, and a arc constantly thinking up harm- Bob Blundell, M WAS APPROVU) ing, which was caused by the minute's exposure to the sun less ways to raise funds to main- Box 450, difficulty in trying to obtain would equal more radiation tain our beautiful Centennial Ganges, B. C, than .1 person could ever be ex- Park which benefits ALL humans October 14, 1969. Editor, Uriftwood, someone to visit Salt Spring on posed to be a Color TV set in a In reply to Mr. ;md Mrs. Jack Saturday before the statutory holiday. year's operation. There is no Scott's letter in last week's edi- danger, particularly in Canadi- tion of Driftwood wherein they Unfortunately, I find it im- . an sets. CHURCH SERVICES deplored the inhumanity of our possible to send an Inspector to Greasy Piglet Catching Gontrst, act as a judge in this contest. Must people are wary of new SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1969 may I refer to the reaction of It seems unfortunate that, on developments that they do not ANGLICAN rhe S.P.C.A., an official «f this particular weekend, every- understand. Consider the hist- S"t. George's Ganges Early Communion 8:30 am which acted as a jtiJge for our one, including myself, has a ory-making moon trip. Some St. Mark's Central List year's contest. man stated that we were play- Communion 11:00 am commitment. I finally teleph- St. Mary's Fulford Evensong 2:30 pm I feel I cannot do better Than oned the Executive Director of ing with dynamite in this space to publish in full the text of a effort, because there was a St.Mary Magdalene the B.C. S.P.C.A. in Vancou- Mayne Morning Service 11:30 am letter the Centennial Park Com- ver only to find that he, too, is chance that one of our space mittee received from this organ- unavailable, as he is compelled ships would get stuck between ROMAN CATHOLIC ization in reply to an invitation to stay in Vancouver, as he has the sun and earth, and shut off St. Paul's Fulford Holy Mass 9:00 am ior one of their members to act been appointed for jury duty. all our light! This is similar Our Lady of Grace Ganges as a judge again this year. Holy Mass 11:00 am to the current inanities regard- UNITED CHURCH I am sorry that I can send no ing scare stories of harmful TV r one over, but would ask if we Rev ."FreerAhderson Ganges Morning Worship 11:00 am Mr. A.W.Wolfe-Milner, radiation. So operate :your TV Box 461,537-2439 Chairman, S.S.I. Centennial might have the privilege of act- set without any worries for future Informal Worship 8:00 pm i'ark Committee. ing in this capacity again next generations! COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL year. Rev.Vf~,V. GILPIN Ganges "Sunday School & Adult Dear Mr, Wolfe-Milner: Yours very truly, A. G. Sheffield, Senior Memb- Box 276.537-5330 Bible Class lO.SOarr Receipt is acknowledged ot your Sgd. D.H.Beeching, er, Institute of Electrical and Evening Service 7. 30prr letters of September 10, and Secretary Manager. Electronic Engineers, INTERDENOMINATIONAL October 3. Please accept my Fulford Harbour, "Rope Bay Family Bible Hour 10. 30arr apologies for the delay in reply- We trust this will allay Mr. October 10, 1969. Thursday, October 16, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Five BY PAPAJOHN HAVE YOU JOINED SATURNA THE LIONS As a name for our orchestra - Three of the boys, abstemi- how about "The Saturnalians"2 AMBULANCE ous Al Kerr, backfiring Barry Anybody got a better idea,send Crooks and joking Johnny Money PLAN ? went Cariboo ways last week, 'em in to us. but we didn't see any Moose, and they didn't either, they claimed they didn't even see HARBOUR GROCERY any moose-milk! Four of our summer Islanders and CONFECTIONERY STORE from Burnaby came over last NOTICE A sum of money was found on the floor Thursday to play bridge at the weekly bridgefest,. -Nancy nar- of our store. Owner may have this money by des- rower, Ronnie Golightly and cribing it and designating the amount. Marion Publicover . Our ladies welcomed them with a luncheor and as guest of honor Uncle Art We have a fresh supply of: Ralph was invited. As it was TOMATOES COOKING ONIONS Uncle Art's Soth b-day, for the LETTUCE ORA first time Uncle Art showed CFIJRY BANANAS signs of his age, - he didn't go CARROTS GRAPEFRUIT to the luncheonl!! POTATOES APPLES Guests of banging Bill and Ir- ene Lawson were bulky liiid and OPEN FOR ALL DAY SHOPPING. 7001 - 9pm Doreen Lawson Sidwell. Spott- Closed Mondays. ed at the dance were Dr. and Mrs. Satermo, Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. Astrid Pearson. Mrs. Pearson Mrs. Parfitt of East Point, also is one of the bi-lingual residents of the islands. Photo by Hamilton Bee Froeze's mother. Wrote ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 92 down a list of names at tliu FROM NORWAY WITH LOVE dance and couldn't read them BY BEA HAMILTON gled with the raindrops as the the next a.m. So that will Mrs. Singe Olsen came out family parted from this gracious have to do for this week. from her home in Altaf Norway; and charming motherly lady to carry on brilliant conversa- BINGO over five months ago to visit from Norway. Mrs. Olsen may tions with the visitor but bridget her daughter, Edel, (Mrs. Sat- not come back to this country the language barrier with signs, ermo of Park Drive Guest House again but if and when she does, nods and smiles when no inter- SATURDAY on Park Drive, Ganges), and she will find a welcome and preter was near. Made the found a whole new world of in- many friends waiting to greet grade too, and friends fjr life! terest. She could neither speak her. Many of us hope we meet again OCTOBER 18 nor understand the Canadian We may not have been able the lovely lady from Norway. language but in no time she had 8pm made many friends. Words were not needed but when they were, SATURNALIA WILL BE REPEATED SAYS WRITER Norwegian friends came forward Money Prizes • Door Prize • Tickets $1.50 and acted as interpreters. Saturnalia, according to Web- Tangy Tom Davidson handled Last week Mrs. Satermo gave ster, was an occasion of all-out the Mayne Island dispenser, for a farewell party for her mother merriment and revelry!!! Well which our grateful thanks. Glo- and this time, Salt Spring prod- we out did the Romans with ssy George Whiting was in McMANUS SHELL uced a number of people origin- ours on Saturday night and also charge of refreshments. Anne ally from Norway and the soft raised over 500 bucks for the Bavis, shirluy .Money and Marg SERVICE Norwegian words rolled around Fire Department. Fry handled the monies, l-ide COMPLETE AUTO - REPAIR & SERVICE the flower decorated room at To begin with we had a grand Whiting raffled off a transistor 24 Hour Towin Service Park Drive. Through the help orchestra composed of Islanders, radio donated by beaming Bev 9 5S7 - 202,1 of Norwegian friends we found piano, Davina Vincent; accord- Campbell and thankful Tom out that Mrs. Olsen found Salt ion, Donna Began; guitar, larr- May turn, won it. The door pria Spring delightful and she loves uping Lloyd Smith; banjo, Bee of a turkey was won by jaunty Victoria, where she was able to Froeze; drums, mighty Morris Jack Rush. Of course all of our visit her grandchildren and great- Littler; castanets Molly Littler; Fair Ladies put on the food grandchild. Personal gifts and bass-ukc, bashful Bill Ashdown. which was gobbled up entirely. bouquets of lovely Autumn flow- At about 2 am. juicy Jack Vin- Not even a crumb remained. NEED A NEW HOME? ers surrounded the guest of honor cent got the mike and in a joc- and delicious refreshments were ular mood said that as the band This was the start of our winter served. It was a delightful party was pro union they would have festivities so with an orchestra but a parting is always a little to stop and lo and behold some- of our own now we will have CABINETS sad. one started a hat around and more SATURNALIAS! It was a bit stormy when Mrs. collected $55 for them to play Veneer consists of a single Olsen left on Monday to return on which they did for another thin sheet of wood. Plywood is * CAR PORTS to Norway and a few tears min- hour or so. The money was put made up of three, five or more in the Fire Hall kitty. 1'ayers of veneer. * CONCRETE WORK FERNWOOD S.S.I. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB FOR ALL TYPES OF BY JESSIE SAYER FRIENDLY MIXED BRIDGE Club Members & Friends Although many visitors were CONSTRUCTION on the islands, this district was CLUB HOUSE fairly quiet. One group of Contact Roger Donnelly strangers stopped long enough to have lunch at the roadside WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 table and admire the scenery, Lunch 8pm Price $1,00 AGENT FOR LINDALLHOMES A large red ensign and the B.C. flag have been added, al- Bring your partner or find one there Or Write: ong with the maple leaves to Answering Service give color to our landscape. RESERVATIONS PHONE: 537 - 9700 537-5511 Box 61,Ganges would be nice to see more flying to show we are proud to be Canadians. It was a peaceful Thanksgiv- ing on a lovely October day. Mrs. Edith Cantrell of North SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. End Road spent a recent week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Phil MEMBER OF VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD Tamboline of Ladner.

COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE HOME BUYERS- HERE IS A REAL GEM OPEN LAND DEVELOPMENT SITUATED ON A I ACRE ST.MARY LAKEFRONT LOT MONDAY NOTARY PUBLIC with 180 ft, frontage with own sand beach and to COLLECTION SERVICE Ellen 5H7-2078 boat dock. Gil Humphreys SM7-212' SATURDAY This 2 1J.R. home has panelled L.R./D.R. with F.P. Pit I,ec offering a commanding view of the lake. 2 bathrooms. Jean Lockwood 539-2442 The rumpus room with Franklin Stove and liar exits to Bram Oudshoorn 537-2540 its own covered patio. Many more attractive fc.itures 1 kil Shop] and 537-5443 RAINBOW make this home a desirable buy at £07 FA A Jim Spuicer 5-'V-2154 Bob 1;ir,i 537-2487 BEAUTY SHOP MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 537 - 2010 Box 69,0-00965 537 - 5515 Page Six Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, October 16, 1969 The council has made advan- ces in developing scrubbing dev- ices and analytical and measur- ISLANDERS VISIT CROFTON MILL ing techniques for gases. Their tfyyV^/V^/tAA'VOVVVVV'**"****'****^ A ^ research has included mill sur- Why does a pulp mill dis- Un Tuesday, October 7, a men and a reporter rrom Salt minate sulphurous gases from the veys and studies of the smoke charge offensive gases? group of about seven ladies, 14 Spring Island were the guests of smoke effluent has been econo- stack gases. In the past two yeais Crofton Pulp and Paper Limited. mically unpractical, visitors the Crofton company has spent The mill manager, Hill Rey- were told. 3100,000 in improvement for GOOD nolds, welcomed the group and To produce 1, 000 tons of kraft waste disposal and chemical re- c pulp and 700 tons per day of covery. OLP FASHIONED introduced other employees. After the question period, 99 SALE Norm Gish showed colored newsprint, about 55 million Gordon Cameron supervised a slides of British Columbia For- gallons of water are used. tour of the pulp and paper mill CHILDREN'SCHINA STARTER SETSReg. 1.49 -99<: est Products operations in the The water effluent from the and loading facilities. The manufacturing processes passes FISH GRIPPERS ...... Reg. 1.59 -99<: province, including the Crofton large size of the facilities and facilities. The group then en- through holding tanks to minim- the high speed of the machinery TANKARDS - Copper or Pewter .. Reg. 1.49 - 99$ joyed luncheon in the plant. ize the foaming effect. A hold- impressed the island visitors. Following luncheon Eric Guest ing pond retains fine bark to pre- Each of the two newsprint ma- FIRST AID FLASKS ...... , Reg. 1.49 - 99$ technical assistant to the mana- vent its discharge into the sea. chines produces a continuous MONKEY POD DISHES ...... i. 9!-99<: ger, described the pulp and pap- An $800,000 line carries the sheet of paper, 255 inches wide. Reg 4 water effluent about one mile AND MANY OTHER ITEMS er manufacturing process. He The products are shipped all used copious samples and flow out to sea. over the world, including the M CUPS & SAUCERS ...... Reg. 1.79 _ Ie25 charts. Second speaker was Dr. The company recognizes the United States of America. In a-^ Jack Fisher, manager of the importance of reducing pollution GLASSES - All shapes ..... Reg. .99^-2/1 storage warehouse were rolls of 49 company's research and devel- of the environment, visitors newsprint whose wrappers indica- OTHER IN - STORE SPECIALS opment department. He dis- were assured. There is a close ted destinations such as Calgary, cussed pollution control for air co-operation with the the depar- Seattle, Victoria Times and and for water. tment of fisheries and the pollu- Cowichan Leader. Thus, the MOD and LAVENDER' The problem of air pollution tion control board. paper you hold in your hand pro- THE HOUSE OF HAPPY GIFT SELECTIONS concerns gases and particulate Since 1960 B.C.Forest Prod- bably was manufactured a short Ft of Ganges Hill 537 - 2523 matter or solids, he observed. ucts Ltd., the parent company ferry ride from Salt Spring. The most offensive gases ar- of the Crofton mill, has joined The inevitability of pollution ise from chemically treating with two other forest products near today's industrial centres the wood fibres. companies to offer financial sup- is emphasized by Dr. Fisher's The wood chips are cooked in innocent remark, "I had a place a solution containing sodium port for the work of the British ISLAND WELL Columbia Research Council in north of Nanaimo that was so far sulphide to remove lignin and from any mill that the water was non-cellulose carbohydrates. air and water pollution abate - DRILLING ment. pretty clear...." WATER WELLS The resulting liquor is concen- " New Modern Equipment trated, by evaporation, until it ' Owner Operated is about 70% solids. It is then * Free Estimates fired in a furnace to recover A question period introduced less technical features of the sodium salts which are used ag- mill operation. ~"Phon« lodyimith —| Writ* R.R. », I no "Red" Williams ain to treat more wood chips. Deep sea freighters stay from one to five days to load pulp, 245-2078R QnuM Rd. About '2., 000 tons of solids per paper and lumber. It was said the company has no control ov- =—* LADYSMITH day are burnt in this way at er this source of pollution. Crofton. A small proportion of Wood chips which float to Salt Spring beaches spill to the Contact Doug Parsons, R.R.I, Ganges, B.C. them escape through the smoke sea during the unloading of barges, partly because the barges stack, together with gases con- are sometimes overloaded. The company is attempting to taining sulphur compounds. develop an apron device to eliminate this waste of chips. Electrostatic prccipitators There is a pollution control committee at the mill ready to capture 90 to 95«/o of the solids receive complaints and suggestions. in the smoke. Samples of waste resembling pulp collected on a beach may VOGUE be sent to the Pacific Biological Station. I lydrogen sulphide is one of The Crofton Company has no marine biologist on its payroll CLEANERS the gases that advertise the pre- for U depends upon government control bodies in this field. PICK - UP and DELIVERY sence of the Crofton mill.Man's The mill controls the alkalinity of the water effluent with olfactory sense is so delicate chemical buffers to reduce its toxic effect on fish. The water EVERY WEDNESDAY that as little as five parts per billion can be detected. A good effluent from the mill when diluted to 5?c is harmless to young Phone: Zenith 6788 (toll free ) sensitive beak can sniff out even salmon. less quantities. Only way to eli- The temperature of the water effluent is about 85% F. COMe ON Hi. ,M SHOPPIM'S flHC! LIBBY TOMATO JUICE 3/1 .OO GREEN GIANT ISLAND 2/45 GROWN POTATOES FRUIT COCKTAILu 2/49 lOibsSSc LIPTON'S ,_. CHICKEN NOODLE SO UP 2/49 npnccci X^' HEINZ **p»^.i»*» TOMATO SOUPiooztm4/49 SPROUTS BOILING FOWL 35«|fa FRESH COD 55 HAM STEAKS HEATING OILS BULK SERVICES ON SALT SPRING ISLAND ror Convenience; THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY ONLY or rurnacing Servicin Sills may be paid at Call Fred Luddington 537 - 5314 Mrs E.Moore's Office or Chester Reynolds 537 - 2410 McPhilHps A\e, SALT SPRING ISLAND TRADING CO G.R.KERNAGHAN LTD. 537 -5521 GANGES 537 - 5631 or 537- 2318 Box 489, Ganges Thursdoy, October 16, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Seven

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DON'T GET HELD UP FOR THAT WIRING JOB Here's trouble! When the Explorers CALL 537-2537 FOR from Ganges came to look over the op- We like it the way it is, says the islander. eration at Driftwood last week the girls We need the money says the legislator. JOHN TAYLOR «t out a sample sheet of their own pap- We need the bomb says the jingoist. et. They grouped together to decide the We will choke on detergents says the conservationist. We need to save money says the industrialist. content of the sheet and with some prod- We are fearful of DDT says the coast-dweller. ELECTRICIAN ding they figured out a title. Front page We cannot live without it, says the grower. finished up with a lifelike sketch of the Our fish are dying, says the fisherman. leader, Mrs. Theresa Rooke. We are destroying ourselves, says tht ecologist. The girls then watched it printed and We are out on strike says the worker. each took a copy home.

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MAYNE ISLAND STEER -IN IS HAILED BY LARGE LIST OF FIREMEN'S BALL IS FRANK CAMP EMSLEY GUESTS Want to know how to cook a BY ELSIE BROWN The Hawaiian theme was carr- BY steer on a spit? Ask the people ied throughout the evening with at Camp Emsley in Fulford. Everyone had a ball at the An- a floor show provided by the RICHARDS Woody Fisher is a man of nual Firemen's Ball held at the members of the brigade and mu- Want a first-class open-air Mayne hall on Friday evening. sic supplied by the Bill Lovatt honor. I have never in the past questioned his honesty. Yet, meal? Wangle an invitation to Combo. their next steer roast. They Fire chief Bob Sauerberg, as- when he was here this time I incipient pot, if he flies. Mind you, he*s always welcome, pot called it steer-on-a-spit. Years sisted by George Douglas, was suggested, very politely that he ago it was roasted ox, and it in charge of arrangements with was getting fat. He patted his or not. *** was always an excellent method Neil Jmrie in charge of decora- protruding belly with the air of of cooking meat. ting which was thoughtfully a man caught in some deceitful Two islanders were named planned with fishnet, floats, practice and shrugged it off.Not when the Saanich and Islands Camp Emsley is the Salt WELL DRILLING palm trees and fresh flowers at all, he assured me, he isn't Social Crediters met in Victoria Spring Island version of Brown making up the decor. putting on weight. Scared to last week. Al House, of Fulford Camps. Youngster who has any Hydraulic Rotary The Hula Dancers, who were weigh himself, I ventured. is third vice-president and problem comes to the island Equipment Fred ilansen, Ron Mitchell, Weighs regularly, he responded. George Pearson, of Pender, was be helped by the Brown Cam and their system. f'"ree Estimates Danny Imrie and Bob Sauerberg There's something fishy about elected sixth vice-president. Al provided the high-light of the Fisher, that's all I can say. First House has been identified with evening and we hear they are man to dream up DRIFTWOOD, the Social Credit cause for many The Fulford camp is a house CALL overlooking Stowel Lake. It has booked up for future performan- he always comes back to the is- years and is a former island extensive grounds and outbuild- ANYTIME ces. Joyce Mitchell was choreo- lands with a splash. He comes group president. George Pearson ings. In charge of the unit is 478 - 6937 grapher and was no doubt respon- by ferry. He has to. A few is not likely to be an active Rob Hcrnsby. With a staff of sible for their costumes, grass years from now and they*ll be vice-president until the new assistants, all thoroughly sold skirts, etc. not to mention charging him double, for that year. Christmas is already on the importance and effeci - makeup, expertly applied. looming and with Christmas iveness of what they are doing, Ladies were presented with in the shape of boats containing comes the Care Tree and the the camp offers a home for ab- leis at the door and they were pineapple chunks made attract- campaign. - out 10 youngsters. It is a home resplendent in Hawaiian attire. ive table decorations. Bill Mors- in every sense, with the emph- Their men folk were similarly on proposed a vote of thanks to B.C. Hydro lost out last week. asis all the way of individual dressed. the ladies for their delicious Unexpected power cut left Gan- responsibility. supper. ges without power on Wednes- The smorgasbord supper was Fred Larson and "Punch" Rob- day afternoon. Unless the outer During the past two years the prepared by the firemen's wives, son were bartenders for the even- islands mail is in the post office camp has been a part of the the quality at its usual high ing and there was lots of variety by 3 p.m. it remains here until Fulford community and many KEN'S DRILLING LTD. standard with ham and turkey, in that department, the next day. Addressing ma- of the youngsters living at 1706 Howroyd Ave salads of every description on Mrs. June Fnrrel, Bennet Bay, chine was inoperative. We car- Camp Emseley have made the menu. Mrs. Betty Douglas was the winner of the door prize ried the machine, papers and friends on the island. Victoria was convener. Pineapples cut A most enjoyable evening and equipmeni away from the DRIFT- That the friends of Brown a most appropriate way to cele- WOOD office and set up a mail- Camps are numerous was shown brate Fire Prevention Week. ing room in the living room. It when the invitations were out. Congratulations to Mayne Island didn't improve the living room The more than 100 guests gath- Volunteer Firemen for their overly and there was some delay ered in the grounds of the camp BUILD BETTER splendid efforts. but it proved that the Hydro and sat around to chat, to eat Bob Sauerberg would like to wasn't really trying. and to take part in a sing song WITH thank the islanders and commut- at the close of the evening. BUTLER BROS. ers for their cooperation in keep- Building Supplies of all types ing fires down to a minimum The meal was excellent and during the past summer. No It's as good as Ireland, but the entertainment caught most TOP LINES Gravel it's not better, here. Tony Ready - Mix Cement property damage reported; it guests singing. was a good record. Rayner should know, lie's lived TOP SERVICE Masonry Supplies in both places. He's worked in liricks & Blocks both places, too. And what's peat the pattern here. TOP FACILITIES Exotic & Fir Plywood An Irishman from Eire, he is Molding more, he's done the same job in Ireland and the Gulf Islands. very much aware of the strife in AND A COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE Tony Rayner is Rayner Chart- Ulster today. er Boat and Taxi, tie started in Southern Ireland, or Eire, has ADMIRAL APPLIANCES where Art Hudson left off. Mr. kept out of the problem, offered Freezers - Ranges - Refrigerators - Dishwashers - Stereos - T.V.'s CABLEVISION Rayner acquired the Hudson belligerence to nobody and sust- boat charters and is looking fur- CHECK OUR PRICES BEFORE BUYING to ther afield. He is accustomed enance to the needy, Catholic to bigger boats, and to bigger or Protestant, he observed. seas. He was operating a char- The majority of Irishmen BUTLER BROS. PHONE: ter boat service in Ireland, want to live gently and slowly SUPPLIES ( DUNCAN ) LTD. where he was accustomed to the and quietly, he asserts. He has hazards of the Irish Sea and its had enough of fighting and the 823 Canada Ave. Phone: 745 - 4456 537-555O storms. He had several boats accompanying tr-igedy. Open 6 days a week, Friday until 9pm in those days and hopes to re- One thing that burns the Irish Gulf Islander is the visitor to his homeland who expresses surprise that there should be modern homes and amenities in that country. "We were a civilization before EATON'S some of the visitors' countries HOME FURNISHINGS HIV.VICTORIA, R. C. were pupped," he remarks in disgust. Barefoot, raggedly-trousered children and labor in the bogs GLAMORIZE are onlv valid today in the im- YOUR agination of the visitor, he asserts. HOME He should know, lie and Mrs. Rayner have been on the island I N TIME FOR CHRISTMAS for several months now, but T link with his native sod is stin a heavy one. At Christmas he plans to make a trip to that NEW BROADLOOM green isle to take another look. INSTALLED BY EXPERTS

WOOL, ACRYLON, NYLON, MARKSMEN GET PROPYLON Indoor - Outdoor NO MESSAGE FOR SHOOT HERE IN SHAGS, TWISTS OR Message was lost when marks- CARVED WEAVES men were invited to a shoot at Salt Spring Island Rod and Gun Club grounds on Sunday. Invitations went out to other JOHN EARL Islands, including Vancouver Is- SAMPLES IN PRICE RANGES AND COLORS land, but apart from two faith- TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS ARE RIGHT HERE ON SALT SPRING fuls, in Port Alberni and Camp- 537-2022 bell River, shooters were local. Wires were crossed somewhere ASK ABOUT-DRAPERIES,FURNITURE,APPLIANCES & COLOR T.V members agreed. Thursday, October 16, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Nine BUSINESS DIRECTORY A NAME IN A FLASH HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES FOR NELS DEGNEN SHEFFIELD MOBILE REPAIR Gulf Plumbing ALL YOUR BUILDING & Heating NEEDS Bulldozing RADIO-TV SHOP Fulford I larbour 7 DAYS A WEEK Fred Luddington LAND CLEARING ZENITH-RCA-V1CTOR * Washers Free Estimates EXCAVATING SALES & SERVICE * Dryers Color & B/WT.V.'s * Stoves CYCLOS OIL BURNERS ROAD BUILDING etc Guaranteed Service * Fridges P.O.BOX 63, GANGES 537-5314 L.G.Cruickshank 537-5628 |TO an of SALT SPRING ISL 537-2494 Ganges Scott Rd. G.D.Cruickshank 537-2950 Phone 537 -2930 call: 537 - 5693 W. C. CARLSON SALT SPRING VICTORIA CHICKEN DELIGHT Over 700 stores LaFortune & Jang SHEET METAL FREIGHT PAVING CO. 807 Fort St., Ph.388-5161 or 62 LTD. SERVICE LTD. We Specialize In For - LARGE GROUPS Construction PARTIES OIL HEATING ? MOVING ? * DRIVEWAYS WEDDINGS •HOMES 'ADDITIONS LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE BANQUETS •RENOVATIONS 'CABINETS IMPERIAL OIL - STORAGE - * TENNIS COURTS Phone - Frank Schwagly Steve Eddy SERVICING Call Ganges: 537 - 2031 * PAR KING LOTS " Victoria: 383 - 7331 537 -2811 537-5345 537-54£2 Res: 537-2914 Off: 537-5621 Free Estimates Phone: 537-2031 ADVICE & SERVICE Box 507, Ganges Aage Villadsen NORTHWESTERN Lapham &Lewis BUILDING SIGNS CREAMERY TRUCK LETTERING ELECTRIC Ltd. GANGES CONTRACTOR PRODUCTS SHOW CARDS Delivery Twice Weekly •ELECTRIC CON'iRAC'l IN(. Quality Homes •APPLIANCES & REPAIRS Art Simons Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lee are on Renovations - Additions Contact: •HAVE OWN FAST BOAT holiday for two weeks visiting Cabinets Fulford Harbour FREE ESTIMATES . G. M. HEINEKEY 2354 Beacon Ave.Sidney Mr. Lee's brother-in-law and 537 - 2370 sister Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ganges 537 -5412 Phone: 537 - 5732 Phone: 656 - 1636 Soulle, North Battleford, Sask. Visitors for Thanksgiving Day weekend at the home of Mr. and WJ.Mollison S. WAWRYK MAYNE ELECTRICAL Mrs. Nels Degnen were their s'on-in-law and daughter, Mr. Screened & Washed Gravel Road Gravel & Gravel Fill BULLDOZING SAWMILL CONTRACTOR and Mrs. Michael Morris with Wiring - Re-wiring Susan, Shelley and Raymond, Flush Coat Driveways BUY DIRECT & SAVE Grading - BACKFILLING -etc. Residential & Commercial Nanaimo. Lumber all sizes * Fully Licensed Agent for Victoria Paving Recent guests staying at Harb- T & G Cedar Decking * Reasonable Rates our House were Bishop and Mrs. Phone : 537 - 2031 Box 131 537 - 2301 * Work Guaranteed H. Martin, Dr. and Mrs. E. Box 73, Ganges Ganges Evenings Williams, with David and Cath- 539-264O 537-2422 ie all from yictoria; Mr. and BROWN'S Mrs. J. Lewis, Vancouver; Mr. SALES ]\yBSERVICE BEAVER PT, Painting and Mrs. F. Carsh, Richmond; ADMIRAL Mr. and Mrs. L.C.Harris, SEPTIC TANK & Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. W.E. & SEWER ROOTER >PHILCO (FORD) • SAWMILL Purvis, Edmonton; Mr. and Mrs. Color-Black & White Rough Lumber Decorating S. Schmidt and family, Burnaby Mrs. Clyde Miller, Vancouver, SERVICE Service to all makes Ail sizes Ernie Booth Wash,; and Bruce Wright, West Antennas Installed Special Orders Cut TFMMEL & VOLQl'ARDSEN Vancouver. Plumbing & Heating 537 -2280 Among students home for the Phone: 537 - 5712 537-25)43 537-2952 Thanksgiving weekend were: from University of Victoria - Donna Cawker, Laura Rozzano, GUY LA FLAM W.BANGERT SOIL Lynne Carlson, Darleene Mar- G.I. WINDOW cotte, Jill Scott, Pat Earl, Lilli- ELECTRICAL an Cunningham, Jim Morris and Construction ERCOLATIO J Wayne Taylor; from Vancouver (CONTRACTOR *HOMES CLEANERS •CABINET WORK TESTS were George Eng, U.B.C.; Ann *WINDOWS Harvey, Columbia College; and Box 324, Ganges •REMODELLING Brian Wolfe-Milner, Earl Rogers, 537 -2551 •COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS *FLOORS John Rowland, and Rick Section, Phone: 537-5692 - - SEPTIC TANKS B.C.I.T. *CARPETS SUPPLIED & INSTALLED *WALLS Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E.H, WORLDWIDE MOVING Newman were their son and Moving To The Gulf Islands? TRACTOR SERVICE ************* *GUTTERS daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. * Brush Cutting DITCHING & LOADING COMPLKTE l-'LOOK Terry Newman, their son-in- MAINTENANCE law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. LET * Post Hole Digging Allan Cameron, Vancouver, * Plastic Pipe Laying Rugs Cleaned In Our Plant also Mrs. Newman's mother, MOVE YOU J.H. Or In Your Home Mrs. S.P.Beech, Sidney, who Local & Long Distance Moving * Plowing & Discing FREE PICK UP it DEUVI-RY will spend a week I'.ith them. 2741 Skeena St. , Vancouver, BC Ron Cunningham HARKEMA Guests of Mrs. T.W.Mouat and Miss Olive Mouat, Welbury 437-3756 537 -5310 CALL 537-2963 537-5417 Bay over Thanksgiving weekend wf -Mr. and Mrs. T.W.Mouat, EL_jbeth Mouat and Wendy Pow. BULLDOZING Esso STOVE OIL 1L PISTELL SCARFF Woody Fisher, Saskatoon was Esso FURNACE OIL SEPTIC TANK DRILLING BLASTING here last weekend staying with LAND CLEARING MARINE DOCK Mr. and Mrs. C.R.Horel, Cush- CLEANERS eonLake, also visiting his many DIGGING LOADING friends on 'Salt Spring. ROAD REMEMBER Over from Vancouver for the Norman G* If your plumbing is plugged BULLDOZING holiday weekend staying with CONSTRUCTION And you can't use it - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atkins, MOUAT "Call the man Sharpe Road, were their son-in- EXCAVATING Who won't refuse it" TRUCKING law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Toilets IMPERIAL ESSO SALES *CONCRETE SEPTIC Donald Olsen, their two daught- Sinks ers, Beverly and Sylvia and fohr LOW BED AGENT TANKS McLaughlin, Richmond. Septic Tanks *CULVERTS Mrs. R. M. Kirkham withhei Drains *WELL CASINGS son, Roddy and his triend Robb- Laurie Hedger ie Gunmen, Vancouver, spent All Work Guaranteed *LAND DEVELOPING Box 347, Ganges Phone; the holiday weekend with Mrs. 537-5456 Valcourt liuilding Supplies Kirkham's mother, Mrs. W.N'. Box 334 Ganges McDermott. 537-53I2 537 - 5531 537-2920 Page Ten Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, October 16, 1969

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GALIANOISLAND WHEN YOU HIRE A MAN TO I WISH TO THANK ALL THE OLD AGE PENSIONERS' ORGANI- Spanish ilills: beautiful seaview VESUVIUS STORE build you a house, you invest in volunteer firemen for their zation, Branch 32. Business lots on water system; one-half him your hopes and dreams as prompt attendance when called Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 23 at acre to one and one-half acres well as your money. In a very out for my chimney fire. 2 p.m. at St. George's Hall. each, priced $4,250 to $6.750. real way you place your future Ivy Piper no. 42-1 All members please attend.42-1 only 10 % down. in his hands. Accordingly, you I WOULD LIKE TO PAY expect that those hands are C.W.L.BINGO - FRIDAY, OCT. skilled and talented, that they tribute to our local Fire Depart- Madrona Crest, large sea front ment on the dispatch shown two 17, 8 p.m. Church Hall. properties, North Galiano. WEEKEND SPECIAL ! belong to a man who is trustwor- Refreshments served. Everyone thy and responsible. You expect weeks ago when my car caught $G,750 to $14,500 on terms. COOKING ONIONS fire as I was astonished at the welcome. 42-1 that the man upon whom so speed at arriving at the scene of For details of th^se and other 2lb. / 19$ much depends will prove worthy fire after I phoned, and the ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR properties now available please of the faith and confidence you efficiency in extinguishing the of the flk contact Miss Jean Lockwood, II A.M. - 7 P.M have placed in him. fire. Norman Lister. 42-1 United Church Women will Be local representative, Salt Spring Now, what do you do when held on Lands Ltd. the job is done, and you discov- THE FAMILY OF MRS.BERTHA Thursday, November 27 in the Silvester are most grateful for Galiano Island, 539-2442, Phone 537-5742. er that this man's craftsmanship Church Hall. 42-1 evenings, 39-2 is not only competent and effi- the expressions of sympathy and 40-1 cient, but, beyond that, a work assistance from friends and ST. MARY LAKE NURSERY of art? (low do you show your neighbors following their be- 30% reduction on junipers, Col- MISCELLANEOUS appreciation and respect for this reavement. 42-1 orado blue spruce, elwoodi, man who has proved to be reli- flctchcrie, & magnolias. Prices PLOUGHING. ROTOTILLINC, able and dependable? range from $1.50, up. Haying, brush cutting, posthole This announcement represents 5.'J7-55G9 39-2 digging; cedar fence posts -- my attempt to answer these CENTENNIAL 501 a piece. 537-21J.7. questions. I whole-heartedly COLLIES. & MONTHS OLD, Centennials bring celebra- no one should expect to survive registered. $&0 and up. recommend Mel Hendrickson's HOME £ COTTAGE REPAIRS, services to anyone who wants a tions. They also bring lasting three centennials in one life- Cowichan Ray Trailer Park, Alterations, additions, concrete monuments to the passing of the time. 42-1 log house built. He is an honest work. Land cleared. Cottages man and his work is excellent. years when they are presented in Province will donate $1 per built to order. Low hrly rates. John Robbins. 42-1 the British Columbian pattern. capita towards the cost of a 9.37 CLRARED ACRES ON Write or phone 53(i-&160 There is no firmer pattern of centennial project and celebra- Booth Canal. Year round creek Pedersen s Home Improvements centennial celebrations in all of tions if the community will 537-5435. _ 42-1 1527& Victoria Avenue, WANTED Canada. British Columbia is meet the 60 cents to be devot- White Rock, U. C. TFN the Canadian headquarters of ed to a permanent monument 19G2 10x34 MOBILE I1OMH IN OLDER HOME, PREFERABLY FERNWOOD STORE centennials. to the occasion. The remain- excellent condition. 1'lione with acreage, on Gulf Islands, ing 40 cents requires no match- Also consider sale-leaseback. The 1958 centennial brought 537-2329. _ -12-1 Trade your beer bottles in for celebrations and projects. The ing funds from the community. Gulf Gas Gilbeau, 1317 Austin, Fremont, It may be spent on either cele- Calif.94538. USA. TFN 1966 and 1967 centennial brought FULl-'ORD HARBOUR. GROCERIES — GIFTS — celebrations and projects. Now brations, costs of operation or Waterfront lot, superb view, CONFECTIONERIES OLD 45 RPM RECORDS, AREA set towards the cost of the per- $15,000. the 1971 celebrations loom as 1955 to 1960. In particular, British Columbia stands prepared manent project. Waterfront summer home, Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. "Angel Baby" and "Monster to mark another, the third, cen- In case of a community with easy access to safe, sandy Mash" . Contact Tony Richards, tennial in slightly better than a a population of a few hundred beach. $18,500. Sundays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. people the amount to be real- Monday, Closed. 537-5617. 42-1 decade. 3 1/2 acres, tremendous mar- The monuments to past mile- ized is insufficient to provide ine view, power, water, Dial 537-2933 tfn YOUNG MAN NEEDS WORK TO stones of achievement are now for a project of any size. $12,500. support himself during winter. HOME MAKER SERVICE. CALL part of the scene. Cam Bastedo Agencies Ltd., Willing to do all HARD work. At Salt Spring Island two mo- Tom Butt, 537-5G67. 42-1 537 - 2950 or 537 - 5616 tfn Has references. numents are to be found. They ALSO: PIANO - "Musician are both in the Ganges commu- JUVENILE 1002 MERCURY ECONOLINE NEED ANY CERAMIC TILING has to play*. Will store and nity and both are lasting tributes half-ton truck. 537-5496. Moor tiling, wallpapering or take care of your piano. Will to the accomplishments of the _ 42-1 do work for piano. Richard Aid- century they mark. SOCCER painting done? en Sylvester, Circle K, 537- Let Tom Do It In 1958 the community set up INVEST IN THE FUTURE - MJ17, Land Rd., Ganges. 42-1 the centennial library. The Ij- DIVISION 8 Huy a lot on our "Island Para- IHione 537-5344 or write Salt Spring Islanders 0, Pow- Tom Volquardsen, Box 385, brary on Salt Spring Island is a disc". We have listed lots RABBIT HUTCH. 537-5710 tribute to the century. It is also ells 0. from $2,000 up; most on water Ganges 42-1 The Islanders are still looking or leave message at 537-5742. a tribute to the islanders who witli view; on lake or seashore; worked to bring it into being. for their first goal but won their or in the village. Terms av- In 1966 and 1967 the island first point of the season as they ailable. ACT NOW and Call HELP WANTED SAY YOU SAW IT went ahead with its park. Cent- held the Duncan squad to a scoreless tie. The Salt Spring ItKAM OnnSIIOORN at 537- IN ennial Park at Ganges is one of 5515 or 537-2540. AGE BETWEEN ONE AND the notable accomplishments of defence came through with a SALT SPKINi: LANDS I/IT)., ONE HUNDRED ? , . DRIFTWOOD Salt Spring Island, forming part good performance but the for- GANC1-S. IJ. C. _ 42-1 Interested in cosmetics? Like of a project which transformed wards were unable to finish off meeting people? Then use your an ugly mud flat to an attract- good approach work with the all TIIRI-I- G2" x 50" x 1/4" spare time selling AVON COS- ive playground. important goal. pl;iU' glass plus some panes of METICS in your neighborhood. A number of projects have al- DIVISION 6 window glass. Apply Mr. Fulford Area. Call 75^-7712 ready been mooted for the 1971 Salt Spring Lions, 5, Green- lilundell at 1 1 arbour Grocery. collect. TFN, centennial, notably the Drum- haven, 0. _ 42-1 mond Park at Fulford and the The Lions are becoming FOR RENT swimming beach at Vesuvius. known as a second half team, as .45 ACRES WITH 107' OF At Gahano a meeting is it usually takes them half a sandy beach plus unfinished NEW FURNISHED 1 HEOROOM planned later this mount to dis- game to settle down. In Satur- house. Write I>ox 513, Ganges, cottage. Large living room cuss the next celebrations. day's game they led 1 - 0 at U. C. jjJS.500 down. 42-1 and kitchen. Fully modern. The Galiano community pro- half time then turned on the pre- Write Dept. 8, Pox 250, CALIANO ISLA ND vided a well for the community ssure after the interval and add- Ganges, B.C. '11-1 hall in 1958 as part of the cele- ed four more goals. Goal scor- 2 bedroom house, unique de- brations. In the 1966^67 event ers : Gary Bogdanovich 3, Billy sign, 2 yrs. old, perfect retire- MOTEL SUITES, DAILY, READ the island undertook a novel Anderson 1, Andrew Roberts ] ment home for only $20,000. Weekly, winter rates. Also project in the construction of a DIVISION 4 «^} kitchen suites, furnished, want ads for profit large relief map at the head of Salt Spring Legion, 3, Dun- lt>0 acres, view subdivision pot- heated, monthly or long-term. Sturdies Bay to show tourists can United, 5. ential, $60,000. Adult rentals. Quiet, comfort-" This was an exciting game # » * their way around the island. able. USE On Mayne Island the problems with lots of goals but the score Waterfront seclusion with sand Arbutus Court, overlooking of water also struck the sponsors flatters the Legion team. The beach, 2.G7 acres, 3 bedroom Vesuvius Bay, R. R. 1, Ganges. want ads for results of a centennial project in 1966 Duncan squad did anost of the cottage with fireplace,$35,000 537-5415. TFN and the well is now part of thu attacking and only three oppor- on terms. tunists goals by Carl Kitchen * » * 10X50 TWO BEDROOM TRAILER scene. Recent project on Saturna Is- kept the difference down to two 300* waterfront in Whalers Ray, aut.oil heat, fully furnished. Shop rlas si fied for real goals. sheltered deep water anchorage, Sea-view location, $130 per bargaina. place a Want, Ad land was the park area at the On Thanksgiving Monday mo., water and power inc. yourself to sell still- community hall. Project was 2 bedroom home and work shop, usiiblr items fast! Salt Spring Lions hosted Cadborc $65,000. 537-5714 40-1 under the direction of Centenn- Bay in an exhibition game at » * e ial Chairman Uegon. the school ground. The local Phone Elizabeth Kolosoff, Phone 537-2211 Children's playground at boys in their eagerness to score 539-2908 (Galiano) or Kttema to place your ad North Render has not yet been had two goals dissallowed for Realty Ltd., 1S02 Cook Street, completed. offside and missed several good Deadline For Classified Some islanders are eager to Victoria. 3P3-7115. 41-3 Midday Tuesday scoring chances. Late in the take pact in the new celebra- game Cad'^cro Bay caught the PIANO - BELL, UPRIGHT. tions and project. Others, des- Salt Spring defence out of posi- A-l Condition, $500 cash. DRIFTWOOD pite the efforts of the province tion and a well placed shot into Write Dept. 2, Box 250, Ganges, to encourage a new enthusiasm the corner of the goal gave the B.C. tfn Box 250, Ganges are inclined to the view that visitors victory. Thursday, October 16. 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven THANKSGIVING AT AAAYNE MOUAT'S PARK STOOD UP WELL BIGGEST HOLIDAY EVER Mouat's Park in Ganges has al charge rather than a liability the hope that the islands might stood up well to a busy season, of the region. participate in the park tax and reported T.E.Harcus at last The parks chairman expressed purchase program. &Y ELSIE BROWN say. They were enchanted with Wednesday's general meeting the various points of interest on of the S^lt Spring Island Cham- The ferries had their usual Mayne and chose an ideal time ber of Commerce. crowd of commuters as well as to come. TRIANGLE TRAILER SALES Guest at the Inn was Miss M. An adequate water supply many visitors over this beautiful has been promised for next sea- Thanksgiving weekend. Accord S. (Pat) Patterson of Vancouver. Miss Patterson has been a prop-, son, he continued, and he has ing to reports it was the largest been assured that a supply of number we have ever had at erty owner on Bennett Bay for a number of years and plans to kindling will be available next this time of year. Tents and year. There were many com- cabins are still being used, build in the not-too-distant future. plaints during the summer from HOMES FROM which speaks well for our mag- campers who were without m WIDE nificent climate. Proprietors of Mayne Inn, Gor don and Evelyn Ducklow have means of lighting a campfire. $6,500 & up Guests at Mayne Inn included now almost finished the extens- Mr. and Mrs. A. St.C.Mac- The government department INSTANT HOUSING - INCLUDING NEW Pherson of the Kerrisdale Travel ive renovations begun about IS delivered a load of kindling dur- ?°-vice, Vancouver. With months ago. All rooms are sup- ing the summer and Gavin Rey- FURNITURE & APPLIANCES or $14 per sq.ft. i m were A. J. MacPherson, plied with electric heating and nolds gave a load of wood free, Sr., of White Rock and Mrs. new equipment has been install- he reported. Helen Turnbull of Montana, ed throughout the building. Paintinglias been done inside There has been a considerable DUTCH BEAUTY SALON U.S.A. The MacPhersons plan SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1960 • a trip to Spain this November and out. improvement this year to Max- Thanksgiving dinner was en- well Park, reported the parks Opposite Ganges Telephone Exchange and the Gulf Islands is definite- committee chairman. ly a must for travellers planning joyed by visitors as well as isl- Open Tuesday to Saturday 9-5 to visit British Columbia they anders this past weekend. Con- gratulations to the Ducklows A black top paved road into FOOT CARE Tel.537 -2811 and continued success in their the boat basin at Centennial enterprise! Park is also on the books this Visitors at the Alex Mussicks, year. Fernhill Road were Mr. and Mrs, Lack of toilet facilities was For the whole Claude Hailstone of Seattle and deplored once again. Fire Maurice Hadley of North Van- "Mr. Nickerson reported that some people had to go off the FAMILY BY DAVE SMITH couver. The George Slinns were ent- island to find accommodation," ertaining their son and daughter quipped President Gavin Rey- Fire Prevention Week has nolds, "I think they had to go come and gone and very soon no in-law and family, the Don Your credit union is more Slinns of North Vancouver, over off the island for other purposes one will even remember that it as well." was here. the holiday weekend. George is than a place to borrow and getting around again after his Members heard a confident Fire Prevention, however, is report that provision of toilet save. It is a dependable not a one-shot affair to forget long session in the hospital and will be all set for our Walkath- facilities would be undertaken completely. "Fire Prevention in the near future. source of help in all money Day" would be a more appropri- on next year, we hope! ate name and we could practice Ernie Sundberg, Miners Bay, Mr. Marcus reported on the matters. Your credit union this every day of the year. has extra guests in the form of half-mill levy imposed in other a family of otter, under the is owned by the families Volunteer Fire Departments house. They arrived last week parts of the regional district, should receive a great deal more and they also used Ernie's well This levy provides a jackpot for who use its services. recognition and praise for their the purchase of park properties. efforts than seems to be their lot as a swimming pool, which There is no provision in this le- Not to be overlooked is the fact wasn't exactly to his liking. A gislation for park maintenance, that these men respond, day and phone call to Alan Best revealed which is considered to be a loc- THE CREDIT UNION CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY night, to the usual emergencies the information that Stanley in their area of protection.... Park Zoo would be interested • when you hove need for credit but by now the little rascals had brush fires, grass fires, vehicle • When you save less than you should fires, house fires, explosions, taken off. Ernie has been in- WATER TAXI the whole gamut of tragic and structed to let Mr. Best know • when you have large savings to put to when his overnight guests return. work for greater earnings trifling incidents that involve Mama and Papa Otter and their human beings. • when you wish to teach your children If any person fears for the fut- three little otters couldn't find a CHA'RTER ure of Canada or the future of better home. about money Visiting the Bill Morsons, Che- the world, he should visit his Get more living out of your family's income by using fire department to get a fresh rry Tree Bay, were their son and new perspective of history and daughter-in-law and family,Mr. the services oj your community credit union the future. He will find a kal- and Mrs. Ed Morson, Donna and eidoscope of human character, DeJ'bie of North Vancouver. Mrs Mike Stacey Saanich Peninsula Credit Union energy, resourcefulness, ingen- E.Morson and Donna have re- uity, comedy, pride, dogged- turned from a stay in Holland. 2436 Beacon Ave, Sidney 656-2111 ness, contrariness, sympathy, Welcome back to them! 537-5490 and boisterousness. Plus an abi- lity to get things done which can only be partly measured by what has already been accomp- lished. Most fire departments will ac- THE SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND HOSPITAL SOCIETY knowledge that, from a fire pro- tection point of view, they need improving. It is significant th-it ANNOUNCES AN APPEAL FOR MEMBERS with this acknowledgement, they are in the process of improving, Recent news releases announced the formation of the Southern Vancouver Island for the volunteers are never sat- isfied with the status quo. Hospital Society. This Society will assume the ownership and operation of St. Joseph's Hospital which in future will be known as St. Joseph's General • Let us, therefore, support these men, by being constantly Hospital. conscious of fire and its hazards The new Society will hold both a public meeting and its first annual meeting and,not foolishly endanger our- » A and our loved ones on the LET'S GROW UP, NOT BURN UP ! THIRTEENTH OF NOVEMBER,!969 AT 7.30P.M in the ONE APPEAL AT AUDITORIUM OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING REVISION COURT ST. JOSEPH'S GENERAL HOSPITAL IN SEPTEMBER 841 Collinson Street, Victoria, B.C. When the court of revision for Gulf Islands School District sat The public meeting will be to enable Interested individuals to receive on September 23 there was only one appeal. information about the purposes for which the Society was formed.The Mrs. B. LaFleur appeared to first annual meeting will include the election to membership in the ask that her name be spelt corr- ectly, with the letter "F" capi- Society those who have applied for membership, the election by the talized. membership of nine Directors for the new Society and other business. No other elector appeared. Report was made to trustees of the school district on Tuesday evening. Page Twelve Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, October 16, 1969 anyway? JAMES HIPPISLEY WEDS Mrs. Gill, used to rounding up goats on bluffs and on tricky INCHILLIWACK PLANNING MEETING NOVEMBER terrain, without benefit of alp- enstock or crampons, traversed BY BEA HAMILTON While islanders are discussing here," he said, "I'm disappoint- favor" or "No, I am not in fav- the rock face and picked up planning of the islands there is ed there aren't more people or" and not to speak up. Bitsy. Of interest to many on the is- a program of development and here." Island organizations will be Mrs. Hatcher bought cat food land is the wedding announce- urbanization already going on. Alfred Temmell summed up invited to send a spokesman to and after what looked like her ment of James (Jimmy) Hippis- Speaking at the regular Salt the picture when he suggested a planning meeting in Novemb- first meal in four days, Bitsy ley, son of Mrs. Helen liippis- Spring Island Chamber of Com- that most people come to such er in order to name a planning headed for Teresa's bed and ley of Vesuvius Bay. merce meeting last week, Hen- meetings to say, "Yes, I am in committee for the island. slept for nearly 24 hours. ry Schubart suggested that plan- On Friday the Kennetts re- Mr. Hippisley was married to ning is a very difficult business. turned to pick up their pet. Julie Anne Joly, daughter of Mr. "I have seen many communities AT SOUTH RENDER "Bitsy had gone for her nightly and Mrs. Rene Joly of Chilli- try to do it," he warned, "Some walk," Mrs. Hatcher says. wack. It was a lovely white have succeeded but many have When she came back, next mor- wedding and took place in St. failed." ning she realized the children Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Planning in the past has failed THE CAT WAS OUT ! were in the house. She began Attending the wedding from because it was failed to consid- BY CULTUS COULEE where the cat was lodged, and to purr and tan to their room. Salt Spring with Mrs. Hippisley er the needs of people, he con- She jumped on Teresa's bed, were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Aker -. too scared to move toward her tinued and to a certain extent Mrs. Gerald Ashthorpe back rescuer. How do jou sink your and curled up so happily." The man, Mrs. Jake Barker and Mrs. because it has failed to educate start of a purrfect day. Gear Evans, and Michael. in Birdland after visiting her sis- claws in 45 degree sandstone, people into the awareness of ter, Mrs. Maty Lorette in Van- Jimmy works for the depart- planning. ment of highways at Mission and couver. Mr. Schubart is a former San Harold Campbell up from Ren- YOUR GET READY FOR WINTER Julie is a dental nurse. The Francisco architect and planner. couple spent their honeymoon in ton,Wash, to be with his parents - Let us - He is at present engaged by the the George Campbells, at their the Interior and will make their United States government to Issc? install anti-freeze home at Clearbrook, near Abb- Pleasant Acres, 26 of them. lube and change oil take part in the redevelopment Mrs. A.E.Ciaddock and Pat- tune-up motor ot sf or d. of Juneau in Alaska. Jimmy, as many of us reme- ricia, back after a week of daz- STATION check tires, battery T.E.Harcus noted that it was zling fall colors, against blue mber, spent some twelve years timely to consider the nomina- Avoid the rush, of his childhood here and attend- Caciooo skies. Capt. Jack Cra- make your tion of a substitute for Doug ddock, over from Vancouver, at appointment now! ed the school on Salt Spring Is- Cavaye who is retiring this year land. Southlands, with his mother and from the Capital Regional Dis- sister, while supervising road trict. building through his Canal Esta- ISLAND GARAGE Gavin Reynolds, president of tes, a subdivision where 35 ac- COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE the chamber, was pessimistic. res of cedars and fir face Brown- Fuiiopd Tunable "The way property prices are ing Harbour, the sandspit and GANGES 537-2911 going," he observed, "Itcould sunset. Also back from the Car- 19G9 be impossible for the average iboo, Mrs. Alex MacKinnon, (Pacific Standard Time) working man to own property resting in peace, after a stretch here because of taxes in 10 or of babysitting at Horse Lake CIV TO VICTORIA \VICTORIA DAY TIME I IT. 15 years." near 100 Mile, for son Jack Tooj rLI VANCOUVER! FLYING it; 0135 1.5 c.eott Howland urged that and daughter-in-law Shirley. 1010 11.0 planning follow the trends al- While the young Toops revelled DAILY PASSENGER SERVICE\$ERVI CES 1455 10.0 ready evident. It should seek in the Okanaean and Chilliwack to retain the characteristics of Gulf Islands - Victoria - Vancouver 1755 10.3 areas, their first holiday togeth- the island, he added. er in 13 years, Douglas, Kelly FALL SCHEDULE OCT. OCT. 31 17 0230 1.7 "I'm disappointed that there and Stephen had fun and games 1135 11.2 aren't more people from Fulford with Gran. Mr. MacKinnon GULF ISLANDS TO VANCOUVER FR 1700 9.8 drove up to fetch her, and not 1825 9.9 a moment too soon! 8.30am 12.00noon 4.30pm Mrs. Ruby Hatcher had daugh- 17 0230 1.7 KANAKA GULF ISLANDS TO VICTORIA 1135 U.2 ter Mary and son-in-law Fred FR 1700 9.8 Kennett, North Vancouver, with ROAD Diane, iorna, Teresa and Bitsy 10.00am 1.30pm 6.00pm 1* 0330 2.1 Department of highways has staying with her and her sister, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 1240 11.3 Miss Hilda Howe. investigated the closure of Kan- In the Sunday ferry line-up Ganges, Bedwell Harbour, Saturna, Miner's Bay & Sturdies Ray SA 1830 9.2 aka Road in Ganges and has de- Gulf Islands to Vancouver or Victoria; $7.50 2000 9.2 at Otter Bay, Bitsy, a calico cided that it would not be in the tabby, slipped out, and vanish- Two Day Excursion Return: $11.25 public interest to close it. ed in the direction of the rock 19 0440 2.7 On Tuesday evening trustees For Reservations & Information: 11.3 face. A real Duranty "catas- of Gulf Islands School District trophe" . Salt Spring Island John R. Sturdy, Agent 537 - 5470 SU 11*40 H.4 heard the report from deputy Victoria Flying Services: Victoria Harbour 388 - 4722 8.6 Mary Kennett phoned from 2210 minister, H.T.Miard. The lett- North Vancouver and her moth- Vancouver: 688 - 7115 Victoria Airport 656 - 3032 er suggested that Mr. Miard 0550 3.3 er posted notices at Port Wash- 20 would be prepared to discuss it ington and Hope Bay. J.j.Baird 1345 11.1 after October 4, but no trustee 2005 7.3 called. He'd seen a tabby at MO could figure out the significance Otter Bay, but having a dog in of the date. 21 0030 8.5 the car, couldn't pick it up. School board has not aband- On Thursday, the Bill Gills 0(155 4.1 oned the matter. A meeting be- Harbour House took Mrs. Hatcher and Miss 'I'U 1420 11.0 tween the minister and members 2040 U.2 Howe to Otter Bay. After 15 AT THE HEAD OF GANGES HARBOUR of the board will be sought. minutes of search, and calling D.A.New suggested mat a 22 0205 8.8 "Bitsy!" there was a muted mi- FULLY 0755 5.0 road could be constructed along aow from the cliff, showing WE 1450 10.8 the outside of the school proper- APPOINTED 2110 5.0 ty. Chairman G.M.Heinekey commented that it would serve DRIFTWOOD DINING ROOM three people. His numbers were challenged by Mrs. R. M. FOR Reservations Please Toynbee. Had any check been made of the number of people RUBBER 537 - 2133 FOR SALE using Kanaka Road? she asked. Luncheon 2. oo - 1.30 It was up to the department STAMPS Dinner 6.15 - 7.30 168 WATERFRONT to carry out such checks, coun- Saturday 6.15-8.00 tered J.M.Campbell. 537 - 221 1 Located on the Booth Canal at the junction of Rainbowand Canal Road, this property offers seclusion and SALT SPRING INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD. excellent facilities for sheltered moorage and warm swimming REDUCED RATES FOR HOMES IN FULLPRICE$8500 Terms Available "COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION" SIDNEY REALTY™ CALL US AND SEE 656 - 2622 W. F. THORBURN *) "SERVICE & INTEGRITY 537-5515 John A.Bruce 656-2023 R. F. THORBURN GANGES