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Ninth Year, No. 46 GANGES, British Columbia Thursday, November 14, 1968 $3 per year. Copy 10shooting Derby for and son Barry, Victoria were Hippisley, Mrs. I.E. Devine the full 8 months.. guests at the Mailey's, Welbury Gavin, Sharon, Chester and Jack Reynolds get cheques. In the fuhiog Derby the win- Point for Remembrance Day Mrs. Cyril Wagg, and Miss ners were - week end. Flora Crawford. BY BEA HAMILTON pistol, shot gun, etc. Jack The winners of trophies at 1st, Mac Mouat. 2nd, Nek Reynolds. Degnen, id. Uvrie Mouat. the Rod and Gun Club Derby For the heaviest buck shot DOMINION were named at the Annual ban- during the shooting Derby, Bob Nel» was absent for a simple BILLS TAXI quet on Friday night at the Ful- Moulton. Bob being absent, hit reason - be bad DO clothes to ford Hall, Nov. 8. They were wear. His dear little wife, he "Newly Renovated cousin. May Queen Carol Moul- said, "had scot all his good MINI BUS TRIP "''Dining Lounge as follows- ten accepted the trophy in his *T.V. Small bore rifle - Gavin Rey- place. clothes to the cleaners and he "Free Parking nolds, 1st, Jack Reynolds 2nd, couldn't on out in working SHOPPING Chester Reynolds, 3rd. Prize for the best set of VICTORIA'S Pistol shoot - Con Ackerman. horns, Paddy Akerman. Everyone tfaou^at mat was TRIP Big bore rifle - Bernie Reynolds very runny. WONDERFUL HOTEL Shot gun, single - Gavin Rey- Keith Winters woo the TO 759 YATES ST. nolds. ELEMENTARY - Shot gun double - Jack Reynolds SCHOOL The hidden weight prize VICTORIA Shot gun handicap - Bernie went W Dennis Howard. DUNCAN NEWS The three big. consolation 384 - 4136 Reynolds. winners after die draw at tne fc3KK%»%.%.%3HOOOi i All around trophy for rifle. Enjoying a run of successes dance which followed were the Elementary school continued .Mrs. Percy Chan. Mr. Bob NOV 2O TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOMK THIS WINTER their winning way last week in •JMiirn and little Margaret We have a good selection of everything you need to make your Duncan. Presf. all of Ganges. The II Seal's Available own arrangements of permanent or dried flowers and foliage. SOCCER prizes were J1X. $50. and $25 BOOK NOW Salt Spring Tbose were three happy Drinkwater School 1 winners and received loud app- 537-5511 GULF ISLANDS FLORISTS . Box 36, Ganges 537-5751 Piaying their best soccer of the season the Salt Spring team won this hard fought game by virtue of a good team display ISLAND WELL based on superior ball control and better accurate passing. Tbe defense looked very strong and DRILLING BEN'S LUCKY Drinkwaters' only goal came on WATER WELLS THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY a penalty. On the defense Paddy Taylor and Jim Pringle were out- Owner-Operated Rig Reasonable Rates mm-M~ NOVEMBER 14, 15 & 16 standing whilst Mike Roberts REE ESTIMATES MEAT turned in a display of safe goal W.J. Williams W.J. Williams PORK CHOPS Jb. 79$ keeping. Of the forwards wno were particularly effective in Write: R.R.1!, Lad/smith, B.C. BLADE ROAST Ib. 69$ the first half, none worked hard- er than Robbie Wood, and David PHONE: CH5 -2078 BEEF STEW lb.69$ Girard whilst once again Gary Contact Doug Parsons, R.R.'l, Ganges, B.C. Bogdanovich proved quite a \GROCERIES handful for the opposition. (Malkins CREAM CORN, 14 02., 4/69$ Scorers were; Robbie Wood (2) Bryan Bogdanovich (1) Gary DUTCH BEAUTY SALON i Malkins CUT GREEN BEANS, 14 oz., 4/79$ Bogdanovich (2) HAUC DOVE. GANGES I Malkins FRENCH CUT BEANS, 14 oz...... 4/85$ .GRASS HOCKEY 537-2811 'Malkins SPAGHETTI, 14 oz., 3/49$ Salt Spring 2 Open Tuesday jrdoy, 9am - 5pm # Drinkwater (Duncan 0 'Malkins PEAS 4, 14 oz., 4/79$ Salt Spring played a very ,Malkins APPLE JUICE, 48 oz...... 39$ strong offensive game under diff- Libby TOMATO JUICE, 48 oz., 39$ icult conditions as the field was \ very wet and slippery. Numerous GANGES PHARMAC Nabob INSTANT COFFEE, 10 oz., $1.29 shots were taken but only two, 'Quick CHOCOLATE DRINK, 2 Ibs.,. 79$ both by Pam Lengyel, found the INEXPENSIVE net. Linda Stacey rolled one just by the post and Leslie Langdon 537-5553 had several excellent chances, 1>N HOtBIGANT Kathy Kranchuck, centre half, played a strong positional game •APRIL SHOWERS • MUGET and frequently stopped Drink- BUILD BETTER water before they crossed centre. • PERSIAN LILAC

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Lady Minto Hospital he is, The reason no names have CLUB SIDES of BEEF 58.board. Reynolds. TO ego just a wee bit, there should I would then have had a better "We had shooting traps and FLY VANCOUVER FLYING be something masculine about and more sympathetic perspect- rifles since 1913," he explain- our hospital? So why can't we ive of the problems of operating ed, "and it grew and grew and SERVICES have the outside of the Hospital a hospital. grew." DAILY PASSENGER SERVICE painted a good stark male col- Still sitting tenderly, He recalled that the top GULF ISLANDS - VICTORIA - VANCOUVER our such as blue instead of the marksman in the club's history insipid pink we have presently. Popajohn was Alfred Ruckle, who took FLIGHTS LEAVE VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR I would like to complain the national championship in 8.30am 1.00pm about the early hour in the a. m his class. we get awakened but you just FRANCISCAN TO The club did not only shoot, FLIGHTS LEAVE BAYSHORE INN (Vancouver Harbour) can't get mad when one of the he '.recalled. There were tur- 10.00am 2.30pm darlings sticks a thermometer PREACH AT key and goose shoots every in your mouth and you just ANGLICAN CHURCH Christmas and marksmen used FLIGHTS WILL STOP BY RESERVATION AT can't say anything with it under to get into the cider barrel. Ganges, Bedwell Harbour, Saturna, Miner's Bay & Sturdies Bay your tongue. Before it is remov- Even marksmanship has changed with the passing years. Gulf Islands to Vancouver or Victoria - $7.50 ed the same darling nurse Two Day Excursion Return - $11.25 comes along and gently holding At one time it was considered your wrist in her capable hand of no consequence to shoot over For Reservation & Information takes your pulse, then removes 200 yards with .22 rifles. Now Salt Spring Island - Victoria Flying Services 656-3032 the thermometer. a range of 100 yards is consid- Galiano Island - Galiano Lodge 539-2233 The only way I can see for ered a long shot, he remarked. Mayne Island - Mayne Island Trading Store 539-2214 the hospital to get a lower and In more recent years Vic Saturna Island - Saturna Shopping Centre 539- 2636 more accurate pulse and tem- Jackson has been the man, said Pender Island - Bedwell Resort 539-5562 perature reading is for the Mr. Reynolds. Victoria Flying Services, Victoria Harbour 388-4722 administrator or the engineer to "He cleaned up on everyone Vancouver 688-7115 Victoria Airport 656-303! do this chore on the male pat- last year." ients. The club now sponsors rifle While on the subject of ther- shoots every month. There are mometers I must say you just about 10 men, several women can't duck out on a nurse. One and many youngsters taking day my room mate was in ye part, he recalled. bathroom and after putting a The club needs more young YOUR CREDIT UNION thermometer in my mouth the members, said Mr. Reynolds. lovely gal looks for him, I gest- He based it on his own exper- ured at the bathroom and she ience. At one time he could the safest place calmly goes over, opens the see 200 yards, but as the years door and shoves a thermometer advance the distance comes in. to borrow in the gentleman's mouth and He explained he knew little strides away. BROTHER GEOFFREY of the club's first concern, While the food is on a par fishing. Fred Morris, called on • You pay fair An interesting visitor here to speak without prior warning, with anything you could ever next week will be Brother rates^never get anywhere, I have a small filled in the gaps. Geoffrey, an Anglican friar of "I am sorry to see the sein- more than a suggestion. Wine to be served, the Franciscan Order who nine the proper ones of course, with ers coming here," he told the penny a month years ago was sent to New meeting, particularly the the evening meal and for the Guinea to begin the work of for each dollar non-winos perhaps a goodly slug bottom-draggers. I think sein- his Order among the natives. ers should be kept out of the is- you owe. of something stronger before Due to his energy and dev- dining. That is of course for otion there are now a friary lands. " • You pay no extra charges—no service charges those who would enjoy this, just The area is essentially a with both native and white sports fishing area, explained —no penalty for prepayments. like dining out? brothers, a training college for Another point I would like to Mr. Morris and it should be evangelists, two hostels for kept that way. • Your loan is life-insured—with few exceptions stresss is the quality of the razor Papuans come to Port Moresby blades supplied by those males your loan is paid in full in case of death or total in search of employment, a The fishing expert had a crit- who have to shave themselves ir primary school, all on New in places the sun rarely shines icism of the regulations regard- disability. on. Guinea, and work begun in ing size of fish. If a grilse is Brisbane. hooked in the eye or the gill • You can get help- Borrow for any worthwhile pur- One more thing that helps Brother Georffrey has been the poor male forget he has a there is no point in throwing it pose. wife and family at home is the appointed 'Father Minister' back to die, he claimed. The (superintendent) of the whole fishing regulations require that sight each afternoon of a truly Pacific Province of his order. • You will usually save money with a credit union lovely lady from the Women's if such a fish is less than 11 in- loan. Auxiliary coming in and arrang- He will be a guest at the ches in length it must be thrown ing and freshening up the flow- Anglican rectory in Ganges on back. ers in every room. Wednesday, November 20, It just makes a good meal for and will be in the Parish Hall the seagulls, he explained. Of course what makes our from 2 to 4:30 that afternoon Saanich Peninsula Credit Union Lady Minto such a wonderful to talk about his work. place is the congeniality of A particular invitation is Perhaps we would never do all your fellow patients which is tendered to interested persons we do without the hope of doing of other denominations, and tc more than we can. Telephones 656-2111 652-2111 479-2112 H . S. NOAKES students, who are invited to Bernard de Fontenelle come to the parish hall as soor NOTARY PUBLIC as school is out. Wills - Mortgages Conveyancing - Documents Responsibility is the price ev- TO am - 4pm Except Saturday's 537-2114 oTflee ery man must pay for freedom. MOUAT BROS. LTD 537-2336 res. Edith Hamilton. serving the Gulf Islands since 1907

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KENNETH C. JOLLEY & CO. Chartered Accountants ATTENDANCE AT GANGES OFFICE NEXT TO TURNER'S STORE 537-5551 ON MONDAYS 11am - 4pm Phone 537 - 2831 \\I,L Saturday By Appointment Weekdays Call Toil-Free THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE ISLANDS Or As necessary Zenith 6808 Anytime Page Four Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, November 14, 1968 those who are responsible, the majority of us would feel happ- ©rifttooob ier . Eric A. Roberts, Box 226, Published at Ganges, Salt Spring Island Ganges, B. C. November 11, 1968 In the Province of British Columbia, every Thursday. Editor: Frank G. Richards A FITTING TRIBUTE Post Office Box 250, Ganges, B.C. Editor, Driftwood. Telephone: 604-537-2211 The silence of the battle- Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; field of 50 years ago was recalled dramatically in the Subscription Rates; $3 per year in Canada; dining room of the Schelt $5. 00 to all foreign countries Queen. including the United States. At 11 am of Monday, Nov- ember 11- the six people rose Authorized as Second Class Mail, as one to pay homage to the fallen. The sounds of a nation Post Office Department, Ottowa, honoring those who have made and for postage paid in cash. the greatest sacrifice were re- layed by the 'Queen's' speak- ers. Thursday, November 14, 1968 A moment of poignant em- otion - the maple leaf flag lowered to half mast - the en- WHERE ARE THEY ALL? gines of the mighty ship sile nt in memory - a fitting tribute Where are all the outspoken islanders? from those upon the sea. Where are the voices which have been raised in so "A Veteran's Daughter" many discussions of public affairs? Susan V. Jamieson 1285 West 47th Ave., Are they all asleep in a bear-like hibernation until Vancouver 13, B.C. the spring? November 11, 1968 Popular philosophy among the very young today is to resign from the human race when it fails to come up to Hi-Lites of Island Life expectations. Seems that the complaint has spread. Or WEDNESDAY NOV. 20 8 pm Garden Club Meeting FENDER maybe it all started with the islands? United Church Hall We are pleased to see the in- WEDNESDAY NOV.20 8 pm Adult Skating Fulford defatigable Mrs. H. G. Scott There is no logical reason why the islands should be SATURDAY NOV.233 2-4pm Children's Skating back to her home on Pender Fulford Hall after a few weeks absence down so far behind any other community in expressing inter- to the San Francisco area. As est in its own affairs. The average islander is probably hunting accidents are shots fir- that our Editor is culpable of president of the Penders Cham-i ed at moving objects or bushes sensationalism. His editorials ber of Commerce, and presid- older than his contemporaries in British Columbia. But which would not be noticed be- are usually blunt common ent of the Penders Women's In- he is also probably more experienced in the administ- yond 50 to 60 yards, and a blast sense, without fear or favour. stitute and we understand she is ofS.S.G. buck shot at that From what Mr. Irwin wrote, the volunteer nurse for Pender, ration of a large undertaking. It also begins to look as range would have far more and perhaps interested in other chance of hitting its target than I would judge that he is dub- if he is pretty accustomed to getting out of the odd job ious of legislation re the own- local projects, so one can un- one single rifle bullet. derstand how much she is miss- Where are the islanders who have expressed criticisrr Many people on the Island ership of guns,, revolvers, etc. Well, cannot we see that at ed when she is absent from Pen- may have heard of the Rod and der. or approbation of the school administrations? Where Gun Club but have never been least they are in the hands of responsible people? Is this too Kidnapped, a beautiful Dis- are these islanders who could offer so much from their there or know what goes on . ney film, was presented in the We of the Club are just ordinary much to ask? own experience? community hall, November 9, people who enjoy good firearms I would refer to those cases throwing real life and beautiful The dearth of candidates for the annual election? is and hunting which takes us into where guns get into the hands the outdoors. We do our best to scenery of bonnie Scotland. not a gratifying picture. We have lots of people able of the crooks and the crazy. The hall was packed and all en- promote safety at all times and Quoting from memory, I think teach the youngsters how to joyed the showing. Proceeds to to make a valuable contribution to the community., It that in 1965, 27 police officers go towards the Community Hall handle guns and be careful and in Canada lost their lives in is simply that they couldn't really care less. safe at all times. We could use Sunday, November 10, a.m. the ordinary execution of their Bishop M.E. Coleman conduct- And that's a pretty damning indictment of them all ! more help in this activity. Boys will get guns, so why not teach duties. In England, two offic- ed the Remembrance day ser- them how to use them properly ers were killed. Considering vice in the Community Hall. and safely. the disparity population wise, Many residents attended the It is regretable that accidents I think this is appalling. On memorial service paying tribute Letters to the Editor do happen, but in my opinion the surface, at any rate, it to comrades who did not return. restrictions will cause people to would appear that the controls Mrs. Percy Grimmer presented THANKS I'OR I'RANKS presto, a brand new building, exercised in England, have the handsome wreath in honor even painted, sits cosily under- use more underhand methods to obtain game. Far better to something to commend them. of the veterans. As November 11 Kditor, Driftwood. a tree complete with last years I suggest that the Rod and is a public holiday many city Eaton Catalogue. I spared a teach proper handling of fire It is seldom anyone feels arms and use of proper rifles Gun Cluo could usefully comm- visitors take advantage of the grateful for ;i Halloween prank. thought to wonder what brand of Ions week end to visit relatives However I h.ippcncd to be the deodorant they had with them and shells for the game to be unicate with the Attorney Gen- or friends or to warm up their exception to the rule. while the project was going on. hunted. Shot guns only mean eral and present their views. little summer homes. Thirty ye;irs ago when I fin- .Anyway, once more, Thanks many deer peppered with small Some legislation is indicated We notice the Pender roads ished building a small cabin Boys! shot and buck shot when out of as being vital. If as a result, just alive with cars etc. It here at Cuslieou Lake for Pen- range escape to die. I am glad some of the shocking tragedies would swamp DRIFTWOOD to sioners, I gathered up the scraps Winnie Watmough, to note in your paper that the could be avoided and the poss- enumerate them all. A hearty and built what we politely, Church Road, Ganges, law is being enforced. More ession of firearms restricted to welcome to you all! those days, called i\ "House of Nov. 7, 1968 instructions and good and thor- Parliament." As 1 remember, ough law enforcement will 1 was in :\ hurry and it was nei- bring results. CHURCH SERVICES ther level nor square, and a lill'LE SHOOTING By far the greater part of our breath of wind illicit have top- shooting at the Rod and Gun NOVEMBER 17, 1968 led it. Through the years it liditor. Driftwood. Club is at targets with rifles and ANGLICAN trap shooting at clay targets with St. ITeorge's Ganges Holy Communion 8:30am was moved about when necess- A petition is going around Central Morning Prayer ll:00am ary. The last time stakes were • the Island re the supression of shot guns. We have turkey shoots St. Mark's but do not shoot turkeys, they St. Mary's Fulford Evening Prayer 2:30pm driven on each side to make rifle shooting. I was always Mayne Holy Communion ll:00am sure it remained in place, as by taught to read carefully and be come ready frozen. We enjoy St. Mary Magdalene competition witli many other St. Margaret of Scotland Galiano Holy Communion 8:00am now it was getting pretty sure I understood what I was Evensong 3:00pm "wonkey." putting my name to. In this clubs and are all united in the The Good Shepherd South 1 kept thinking "I'll get sonic case, I am sure I do understand, Wild Life Federation to promote 7:30pm material and have a new one having used firearms since boy- conservation, safety and good Pender Evening Prayer fellowship. St. Christopher's Saturna Holy Communion 8:00 am built", but somehow I just did- hood and have always been saf- Morning Prayer 10:45, am n't get to it. By now nobody ety conscious. 8:00am wanted to help move it any It is my opinion that a large Victor L. Jackson, St. Peter's Port Holy Communion more, due to its general condit- proportion ot the people who Ganges. Washington No\ ember 10. 1968 Morning Prayer ll:0oam ion. put their name to this petition H oam UNITED Ganges Divine Worship :0 l,o and behold: On Oct. 31 are not familiar with firearms Sunday School some kind pranksters had kindly and their potential danger to LEGISLATION NEEDED in the night taken over and got others. Ban rifles and use shot ROMAN CATHOLIC St. PauHs Fulford Holy Mass 9 00 am a pole to put tlirough and out guns. How many know what Editor, Driftwood. Ganges Holy Mass 11:00 am I have read witli great int- Our Ladv of Grace the roof, then carried it S.S.G. is and its effective COMMUNITY "GOSPEL_CHAPEL carefully away. range. A shell loaded with erest the letter from Mr. Don G"anges Sunday school & How lucky could I be. I nine lead balls that are quite Irwin. in your issue of Thurs- Adult Bible Classes 10:30 iam straight away put things off no effective to 50 yards and would day. November 1. lie is Evening Service 7:00 pm known to the community as a longer. I went down bought kill or injure at much longer INTERDENOMINATIONAL material, hired a man, and range. A large proportion of responsible and respected cit- Hope Bay Family Bible Hour 10:30 am izen. I cannot asree with him Thursday, November 14, 1968 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Five beach bank. Now her years of and she and her clients alike, SOUTH optimistic outlook are justified are pleased with the results. DRIVE IN & TAKE OUT * SHE CAME HERE 5O YEARS AGO THE REEF FISH & CHIP BY CULTUS COULEE (now the CY PECK) at Port McKinnon, of James Point. Celebrations have been in Washington. And it was Mrs. The couple, who met in Vic- order for Mrs. A.E. Craddock Craddock's father, Capt. J.A. toria, married in Vancouver. Closed Mondays 537-2314 Muus of Oslo, who bought who arrived on the Fenders 50 Using the Penders as home base- * years ago. WATERLEA for the young coup- Capt. Craddock managed the It was October 10, 1918, le, and lived with them for sev- Vancouver Automobile Club in when she and Capt. Craddock eral years. The guest house the 30's and was manager of got off the ISLAND PRINCESS was bought from the late John the Property Owners' Associa- tion in the '40 *s. So you Giving up the latter position he began selling property in the Gulf Islands in 1951. In 1944 think you the Craddocks had moved to their 160-acre Camp Bay prop- erty on South Pender. can't afford Captain Craddock died in 1961 and his widow settled on her SOUTHLANDS estate - 250 a home? acres of scenery. The shipping n lane is in full view and a sig- nal blast alerts Pat Craddock that brother Jack is piloting a freighter down Boundary Pass. Capt. Jack, Vancouver, wife Moray, with Jock, Michael and Brian, holiday at their Camp Bay cottage. Vicky, (Mrs. John Gillespie), returns from Pasadena with Nancy and Mich- ael, to watch the moon rise be- hind Mt. Baker. Nothing succeeds like succ- ess and after 50 years on the President Denis Andrews and Jack Reynolds. Penders, Mrs. Craddock is going stronger than ever. With Quite rightly, you appearance these a spring in her step and a gleam in her eye, she patrols her want a complete homes compare Southlands domain, stopping to family home, with favorably with many in point her stick at some extra- adequate privacy and the higher priced field. choice building site, or to ad- all the amenities of Westwood Suburban mire a new home, with super- modern living. homes are component- view, from hillside, cliff or In spite of rising built. Erection is materials and labor speeded, on-site labor SANTA CLAUS costs, can such a reduced. You save sends a personal home be built at a weeks, sometimes letter and an autographed pict ure. cost you can afford? months in building Envelope stamped "North Pole' Westwood's new time. Letter personalized with your Suburban Series Since we introduced child's name, written on col- proves that it can. them last spring, scores ourful Santa's stationery, and a big picture signed by Santa. By eliminating waste of B.C. families have Send name and address of and duplication, by chosen Suburban child and $1.00 to avoiding complicated homes and sales have Novelty Printed Products, exterior walls and roof exceeded all 8 Gerguson Ave. North, lines, and other expectations. Hamilton 21, Ontario. important design Get the full story. For Bernie Reynolds with Paddy Akerman. economies, we have portfolio of 10 produced more house Suburban homes with PRESS GANG MEETS Get ready for WINTER drawings and floor • .^^JMfcfc. for your building IN VICTORIA HOTEL dollar. Yet in size and plans, send 25 cents to: One of the largest turnouts of members and friends came to the luncheon at the Coronet Room of the Empress Hotel on OFF! VALCOURT BUILDING SUPPLIES Monday, Nov. 4, when the BOX 350, GANGES, B.C. LTD president of the Vancouver Is- land Branch of the Canadian N» x* 537 - 5531 Women's Press Club, Helen Mitchell, came down from ISLAND GARAGE Campbell River, treasurer, COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Westwood Homes Dorothy Butler from Errington, GANGES 537-2911 Bea Hamilton from Salt Spring 67-8 and historian, Mary Backlund, from Galiano. Helen welcom- ed a new member, Avis Walt- on, who has just returned from SERVING ALL THE ISLANDS England, and prospective member, Averil Kelly, from Sidney. Other guests were Ur- sula Jupp, Mildred Osborne, SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. and Helen Lumsden, all of Victoria, and other members PIONEER SALT SPRING MERCHANT from Victoria were: Eugenie Jonathan Beggs, who operated the Myles, Muriel Wilson, Peg We have six fully trained and qualified sales- Morrison, Mary Gibbs, Rosalie store at Fernwood more than 100 years men to serve you in your every neecf for a new home Heywood, and Dorothy Tupper or a new property. When you think of buying.. .or sel- ago believed in ruling with a firm ling., .think of; SAY YOU SAW IT hand. IN DRIFTWOOD HalShopland 537-5443 Ellen Bennett 537-2078 Notice in his store read, Gil Humphreys 537-2120 Pat Lee 537-5302 Jim Spencer 537-2154 Jean Lockwood 539-2442 WATER TAXI "NO CUSSING WHEN LADIES PRESENT" and no more there was! CHARTER BOX 69, GANGES PHONE: 537-5515 SERVICE

CALL SALT SPRING INSURANCE AGENCIES Mike Stacey FIRE - AUTOMOBILE-LIABILITY-MARINE-LIFE etc s 537-549O 537-5515 °ay FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Evenings 537-2142 Page Six Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, November 14, 1968 TO STAGE BAZAAR DECEMBER 7 BUSINESS DIRECTORY AT PARISH HALL Salt Spring Island Anglic an A NAME IN A FLASH *** HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES Church Women held their mon thly meeting in the Parish FOR NELS DEGNEN SHEFFIELD Room Friday, Nov. 8. Gulf Plumbing Mrs. S. Bannister, the pres- ALL YOUR BUILDING Bulldozing RADIO-TV ident was in the chair, and & Heating JMEEDSCALL- took the devotional period. LAND CLEARING 'ZENITH' Fred Luddington Cruickshank The rector Archdeacon R.B. Free Estimates EXCAVATIONS 'RCA VICTOR' Horsefield and 13 members Colour and Black & White T. V were present. CYCLOS OIL BURNERS Construction ROAD BUILDING, etc, Guaranteed Manufacturers Mrs. G. H. Holmes read a McPhillips Ave, Ganges. P.O. Box 63, Ganges Service To All Makes. letter from the Anglican Theo- L.G.CRUICKSHANK 537-5628 logical College Guild, Vanc- 537-5314 G.D.CRUICKSHANK 537-2950 PHONE: 537-2930 537-5693 ouver, also excerpts from "liv- SALT SPRING Before you damn the can... ing Message." Victoria Call PISTELL... SOIL Mrs. W. Norton gave an FRFIGHT The Septic Tank Man interesting report on the Dean- Paving Co. ery Meeting held at Cowichan SEP.. ICE LTD. PERCOLATION recently. WE SPECIALIZE IN SEPTIC TANK Final plans were made for *DRIVEWAYS TESTS the Christmas Bazaar which CLEANERS will be held December 1 in LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE *TENNI5 COURTS Information: 537 - 2031 DRAIN CLEANING the Parish Hall, Ganges. Jim Mollison - Ganges *PARKING LOTS Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. H. c* n«3 - 7331 Victoria v/ALCOURT BUILDING SUPPLIES FIBRE GLASS Price were elected to the nom Free Estimates Phone:537-2031 537-5531 inating committee for the ann SEPTIC TANKS ual meeting to be held in the NORTHWESTERN Parish room, December 13. AageVilladsen SUPPLIED & INSTALLED The sum of $50 was voted BUILDING SIGNS CREAMERY to the church committees. CONTRACTOR PRODUCTS *** Mrs. G. H. Laundry was *TRUCK LETTERING DITCHING - LOADING tea hostess for the afternoon. Quality Homes Delivery twice weekly Doctor Horsefield closed the *SHOW CARDS meeting. Renovations * Additions Contact: Cabinets Art Simons J.H.Harkema FREE ESTIMATES Fulford Harbour G .M. HEINEKEY POLLUTION NOT GANGES 537-5412 537 - 2370 Phone: 537-5732 CALL537-2963 A DEAD ISSUE MAYNE Pollution issue is not dead WJ. Mollison! S.WAWRYK G.I. WINDOW among the islands. Screened & Washed Gravel Last week Salt Spring Island Road Gravel & Gravel Fill BULLDOZING SAWMILL Chamber of Commerce received Flush Coat Driveways BUY DIRECT & SAVE CLEANERS a letter from Cowichan Fish and Grading -BACKFILLING-Etc. Game Association in commend- Agent for Victoria Paving Lumber all sizes WINDOWS ation of islanders' stand on poll- T & G Cedar Decking ution. PHONE: 537-2031 Box 131 537 - 2301 FLOORS "Only an aroused and informed public can insist that better BOX-73, GANGES Ganges Evenings 539-264O CARPETS methods be evolved," said the BROWN'S DICK'S WALLS association's letter. RADIO & TV TRACTOR GUTTERS Driftwood is published SEPTIC TANK COMPLETE FLOOR & SEWER ROOTER GANGES SERVICE every Thursday from BRUSH CUTTING MAINTENANCE Ganges, on Salt Spring ADMIRAL TV POST HOLE DIGGING Rugs Cleaned In Our Plant SERVICE Or in your home Island„ Ernie Booth Radio & Small PLASTIC PIPE LAYING FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY It is circulated any Plumbing & Heating Appliances PLOWING & DISCING where in Canada at an Phone: 537 -5712 537 - 2943 RON CUNNINGHAM 537-5310 537-5417 annual rate of only $30 CHIMNEY W.BANGERT BEAVER PT. Lapham & Lewis CLEANING SAWMILL SER ICE Electric Ltd. Construction Rough Lumber of CLASSIFIED *RO( ING •HOMES 'ELECTRIC CONTRACTING •CABINET WORK All Sizes •APPLIANCES & REPAIRS *HAVE OWN FAST BOAT Gutters clc. J & repaired •REMODELLING Special Orders Cut AD RATES W.G^MC OP •COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 2354 BEACON, SIDNEY 4<£ Per Word Minimum $1 RoRJ Full J Harbour Phone:537 - 5692 537-2952 PHONE: 656 - 1636 Semi - display $1.50 per i GENUINE Painting SALT SPRING Minimum 1 inch MODI SHOP Box or Dept No, additional 250 Home A inces LOG HOMES & ROOFIN6 Lawn M. rs Give The Ultimate In DEADLINE for CLASSIFIEDS. Power S \ •;• I'll nips Warmth & Comfort Decorating *Reroofing Midday Tuesday Tractors Bulldozers FREE ESTIMATES *New Construction Welding Mechanical Phone MELHENDRICKSON 1 EMMEL & VOLQUARDSEN FREE ESTIMATES Rep 537-2329 537-2280 537-2211 537 94 or write R.R.I GANGES Jim McClean 537 - 2914 WORLD V t MOVING CURLANE Moving tc Gulf Islands ? Esso STOVE OIL Pumps-Plumbing SCARFF DRY-WALL Esso FURNACE OIL & SHEET METAL LTD. LET If it's BARNES PUMPS Former manager of B.C. MARINE DOCK It's HANK SHAW DRILLING BLASTING Gypsum Dry-Wall (Duncan)Ltd MC EYOU Mayne Island Curly Mace is now offering Local & Lor istance Moving Your Centre For a dry-wall service under the 2741 Skeen vancouver.B.C. CANADIEN SAWS DIGGING LOADING name Curlane Dry-wall. Norman G. Chains - Sprockets » Parts 43/ 1756 *WALLBOARD APPLICATION MOUAT 539 - 2258 BULLDOZING * TAPING AND FILLING W.C aSON * BEAUTIFUL TEXTURED CONSTRUCTION *CULVERTS CEILINGS SHEE ^lETAL IMPERIAL ESSO SALES *INSULATION 'The bland House' *WELL CASINGS ALL WORK GUARANTEED AGENT & on TING *FIBREGLASS SEPTIC Free Estimates Contractor For All Call Curly Mace at LOIL TANKS CING Types of Building 112-748-9421 CURLANE Res. Office Box 347, Ganges C.W,McClean DRY-WALL LTD. 537 - 29 537-5621 537-5312 537-2117 537-2920 Thursday, November 14, 1968 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Seven AND 537-2211 CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline for Classified - Tuesday Noon Write to DRIFTWOOD, NO BIRDS... BOX2507 GANGES, B.C. Deadline for News - Monday 5pm IS THIS IT? Deadline for Display - Monday 5pm or PHONE 537-2211 BY LILLIAN HORSDAL the kitchen door and, once on Few bears will survive their the side verandah, followed his FOR SALE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING EVENTS annual hibernation this year. In nose to the sundeck. There he September, prior to their long stood, his head enormous by corn 14* ALUM. TRAILER -USED VINCENT COTTON, LICENSED ''' L.A. TO ROYAL CAN. LEGION comparison to his diminished once. Fully equipped. $750 sleep it is customary to see well Dental Mechanic wishes to ann- Giant Turkey Bingo. Sat. Nov. padded bears in the eastern prov body size, with his nose in the cash. Phone Evenings H. ounce the o pening of his office 30. air sniffing the remaining frag- Nichols, 537-2295. inces with fat, roly poly cubs at Drake Road, Ganges, on playing about. rance of our nourishing lunch. Monday, November 18, 1968. MEET FRIENDS AND BUY At. long last he departed, still BEAUTY COUNSELOR It is at this season that, their hungry. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm, Christmas presents at the United sides well rounded, the parents' HOSTESS SALE Monday through Thursday Church Bazaar on Thursday Nov. We watched him sadly as he Personal skin care and exclusive black shiny furred figures can be very slowly retreated to the 28. seen moving lazily about graz- gifts. Elegant "White Gold" CARD OF THANKS garden again. We were able to French Perfume. "Fountain of WANTED ing with obvious enjoyment the count only our daytime visitors. Beauty" for smooth skin. Moist THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION suculent clover, juicy choke How many came during the chap for dry lips. Hair Spray, Branch 92, Salt Spring Island, LISTINGS WANTED AS WE cherries, crisp apples, nuts and night we had no way of knowing 15 oz., holds without stiffness. have people who are desirous of any wild honey the bees were thank you contributors for your living on our beautiful island. but the food always disappeared. Many other sale items. For generous donations to our recent foolish enough to leave un- One morning, in answer to Also oe sure to see us for you in- guarded. information phone 537-5318, joppy Drive. __ _ _ _ surance needs. Cam Bastedo the phone's ringing, 1 sat talk- Miss Helen Colpman. This year? All is different •ing and looking out the window THE KNOBLAUCH FAMILY Agencies Ltd., Box 353, and the difference is a tragic HEIRLOOM JADE JEWELS Ganges, B.C. 537-5363 and there, to my amazement, would like to thank the many one. I saw a quick red squirrel grab Fine Selected JADES all expert- people, known and unknown, Last summer the berries, one something from the lawn and ly hand-carved for special anniv who worked so hard to save our A SPINNING WHEEL 537-5658 of the bears' chief sources of tear like mad to the nearest rock ersary gifts. See or order soon, home and belongings during and food, were almost a total fail- with it. I watched him devour- as supply is limited. 537-2373 after the fire. Words cannot ex- OLD FASHIONED BATHROOM ure and any berries there happ- ing his find feeling quite shock- 2 LOTS FOR SALE 5 MINUTE press how grateful we are to all sets, sinks, plumbing, fixtures, ened to be on the canes were ed' to realize it was a mushroom level walk to Ganges. Percol- of you. The help and offers of wood stoves, heaters, chester- small, wizen and practically nearly a quarter his size, lie fin- ation tests approved. On light help we've had since will be field and chairs, etc. or what juiceless. Even the humans com- 'islied every morsel. and water main. 537-2920 remembered and cherished have you? 537-2482 plained at the prices charged for We have quite a colony of always. Ib Knoblauch & family, dried up berries displayed by re- squirrels at the cottage and WANTED ON SALT SPRING: tailers. there was no way of knowing "ATCO POWER MOWER WITH Large view lot preferably well- We, fortunately, could sub- Roller. Top condition $75. MISCELLANEOUS treed with potential for good whether or not this one survived stitute other fruits. his strange meal. But, because Pair winter tires Dunlop silent NEED ANY CERAMIC TILING, building site and access. Should Later, in the early autumn traction. Nylon. Used one trip have water service or be prop- of the dearth of natural foods, Floortiling, wallpapering or nuts were scarce, especially many of our animals are having 815 x 15. painting done! Let Tom do it, osed in next year. Good ocean hickory and butternuts which For artists: quality frames var- or harbour view is a must. Lot to adapt to a diet which is for- Phone 537-5344 or write Tom were nil. Whole trees with nary eign to them. This may turn out icus sizes at fraction of new Volquardsen, Box 385, Ganges, should be larger than 1/2 acre, a nut were familiar sights. Add cost. 537-2452 would consider up to 1 1/2 acres. to^be their salvation provided or leave message at 537-j57j42 it altogether and what have you? their instinct for self preservat- If possible give location on isl- Bears hungered to the point of MODERN UPRIGHT PIANO - and by road names, stating full ion plays them fair. CLASSES IN TRACING ANCEST- starvation. Consequently they In a nearby village a great As new. $500. Terms avail- ry. Three months course. Can price and terms. were forced to roam far and near able. 537-5331 R. Thomson, #306, 90 East llth he-man made of himself quite a accept a few more beginners. in their desperate searcii for the hero by shooting thirty hungry Avenue, Vancouver 10. B.. C. food necessary to their survival SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. Starting November 14 (Thursday) bears. How gross can man he- 7:30 p.m. Call 537-2160 tlirough the cold, cold winter JIM SPENCER NEW CANADIAN IMMIGRANT come? months. The National Capital Comm- We have Acreage, Homes and FERNWOOD STORE needs Salt Spring work. Willing Why is this? What is causing Lots listed in nearly every area to do anything, prefer welding the almost total lack of fruits ission used tranquilizers - shoot- on Salt Spring by more than 30 Open Tuesday till Saturday or metalwork. 537-2160 and nuts? ing the bears with ampules and vendors. My sincere wish is to Even the apples were sparse then transporting them back to be of service to these vendors 10 am - 7 pm LEGAL this year and that is practically the north section of the park and to anyone interested in dis- Sunday 1 pm - 7 pm unheard of in the Gatineau area. while they were still unconscious. cussing real estate. Call me at At our cottage atop one of the This , however, didn't help too 537-5515 or 537-2154 _ Monday, Closed all day. AL-NOR PROPERTIES LTD. much except to delay their ex- Trade your beer bottles in for hills in the Gatineau Park - a NOTICE bird and game sanctuary in Que- odus toward the thickly populatec NEW DIMPLEX RADIATOR B^A. gas. ______of areas and the civilized men be- (Electric) on castors. $71.66 Application to the bec - we had" daily and nightly visitors prowling about in their hind the guns. Sale price $65. Call 537-2114 FOR INTERIOR - EXTERIOR Public Utilities Commission When you're hungry you take •or 537-2336 clumsy, bearlike manner DECORATING Notice is hereby given by Al- scratching for whatever they (Turn to Page Twelve) ELECTRIC RANGETTE, 110 V Nor Properties Ltd. that an could find to eat. Quick heat elements, broiler, Phone 385 - 7810 Application has been made to Have you ever tried to enjoy thermostat, good oven. $25: the Public Utilities Commission a tasty lunch with a hungry bear IT PAYS TO BE SAFE! of British Columbia for a Certi- 1 537-5638 _ Bicycle repairs by experienced foraging about outside? It cert - ficate of Public Convenience ainly does nothing to boost one's mechanic. Undertake any job and Necessity for the proposed 30" MOFFATT GAS RANGE $30 on your bicycle. personal image of an unselfish, construction and operation of sharing human. Rather it tends ELECIROUH , Propane tank - large globe $75 Al Willis, Rainbow Road. Thor wringer washer, square a waterworks distribution system to make one feel thoroughly SALES-SERVICE tub, $40. Bathroom basin plus HARMONY DECORATORS to serve residents in the area of greedy and gluttonish. It happen .taps $7.50. Buffett $15. Large Interior & Exterior Painting unregistered subdivision of Lot ed to us this fall. gun cabinet $10. 537-2475 Trailer Painting 15, Galiano Island. My husband and I were hav- Paper Hanging & Vinyl work ing lunch when one of us looked Any person wishing further 537-2060 1953 MATCHLESS "CHOPPER" A..J. ARSENAULT through the window and there, engine completely rebuilt, information in connection with his sides concave instead of con- 1024 McClure, Victoria this application should apply vex, was a black bear weighing bored out etc. Frame complete- 385-8834 ly chromed. Needs accessories. directly to Al-Nor Properties only about 120 pounds which SALT SPRING SCHOOL $525 or best offer. Phone even- Ltd., Box 69, Ganges, B.C. should, at this season, have OF FINE ARTS PLOUGHING, ROTOTILLING, been closer to 175. Poor thing! Haying, brush cutting, posthole By direction of the Public Util- There he was trying to fill his regrets to announce ities Commission, any object- FORD TRACTOR $900. M/F digging, cedar fence posts — empty, aching cavern of a stonv 50tf a piece. 537-2157 ions to this application are to ach wit!) young, tender stalks of the 3 day sessions Tanden Discs $225. Two gang be forwarded to the Secretary, Ford Plow $100. Rear Mount grass. each month this winter WANTED TO RENT ~ Public Utilities Commission, Can you picture how much of grading blade $90. Spring tooth 620 View Street, Victoria, B.C. under cultivator $120. Or sold in one this fodder it would require to COUPLE WANT TO RENT FUR- to be in his hands' on or before fulfill his urgent needs? I !e was lot $1200. Ghundy, Beddis November 29, 1968. Road. 537-2243 nished , winterized house for down in the garden so, with no .OUISE BUCK six weeks starting January 15. need for caution since bears Al-Nor Properties Ltd. , are already filled. PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE $800. References. Prefer fire place. have poor eyesight, I put out S.A. Shandro - 11118 - 60 St. per W. Allan Ker, P. Eng. Contact Bill at Island garage. bread, lettuce, small onions, However, any island Edmonton 21. (Agent) cheese and margarine. 2 BOYS CORDUROY JACKETS The onions he didn't like but potters wi sh i ng to fill Size 14 & 16, $6 each. 2 Girls WE GUNTER& LORNA M. WIS- ate slowly and experimentally. any vacancy which winter coats, size 12 & 14, $5 niewski, give notice of applic- In a very short space of time - and $10. Evenings. 537-2324 WANTED ation for "Fore Shore Lease" for he'd demolished the lot, strange might occur, please marine facilities and living food though it might have been. phone 537-5497, WANTED TO BUY accomodation on lot 39 Section It did little, however, to assua- 20 to 50 ACRES t 6 Plan 17910 Pender Island. Gulf ge his hunger. Finally he went Th is is for advanced FAMILY HISTORY BOOKS AND Island. on down the hill into the bush wheel work formulating miscellaneous family histories. Will view munching the grass as he lum- •537-2160 and application of gla- LOST •bered awkwardly along. NOVEMBER 24 By actual count we had seven zes and firing only. A classified in bears in the garden during the Principles Only LOST - KEY IN OR OUTSIDE early autumn, hopefully looking Should enough beginners DRIFTWOOD Legion Hall. Call Fred Morris. brings results for food. One old dear was so be interested, another * 537-5484 hungry he tlirew caution to the 537-2970 class mav begin. •+' wind and came tramping up to

•A- - f -ta -IV Page Eight Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, November 14, 1968 GALIANO FERN WOOD BY JESSIE SAYER IODE GROWS BIGGER BY MARY BACKLUND ardson have returned to Galia- On Sunday afternoon a large Mr. and Mrs. Don Clarksoni no from New Zealand, and audience enjoyed the first of a At the November meeting of A wreath will be placed on of Abbotsford have been enjoy- will occupy the home of Dr. series of concerts sponsored by HMS Ganges Chapter, IODE, the Cenotaph at Remembrance ing a visit with Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Les Robinson during the Overture Concert Associat- their visit to Portugal for the ion and I'm sure everyone will Miss Grace Mouat and Mrs. J.K. Day Ceremony November 11, in Al Killick. Elliott were welcomed as new Centennial Park and members We are sorry to note that winter months. be looking forward to the Feb- ruary concert. members. will attend as usual. Cecil Morisette suffered a sev- Mrs. Amy Inkster has ret- Echoes secretary, Mrs. V.C. ere heart attack while waiting urned home after successful I'm sorry to report that The Chapter scrapbook surgery to her eye in hospital Frank Waterfall of North Beach Best reported having sent the which is an interesting record of | to see his doctor at the Chem - list of the following Chapter of IODE activities was brought ainus Hospital last Thursday, in Burnaby. Road and F.W. Kirkham of members who received Centerm- and is now admitted to hospit- Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter Walker Hook Road are both in to the meeting by Mrs. T.W. ial medals to the Echoes editor; Mouat for the members to see. al there. have now left the Island to re- Victoria as patients in hospital. MissF.M. Aitkens, Miss E. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rich- side in Surrey, their home at We wish them well! Mrs. F.K. Parker, delegate Montague Harbour has been Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, of Helen Dean, Mrs. T.W. Mouat to the Provincial chapter semi- purchased by Dr. H. E. Richmond, spent the week end Mrs. W.M. Mouat and Mrs. annual meeting in Vernon on Wooley and Mrs. Wooley, of at their new home on Walker W. H. McDermott. September 26 completed her >PEN Vancouver. Islanders are sorry Hook Road. Mrs. Cripps and Services Secretary Mrs. G. D, report, the first half having been given at the October meet itMONDAY to see the Carters leave, they Mrs. Ivy Hayes were their Cruickshank reported that she have taken an active interest guests. had made a further shipment of ing. TO Tea hostesses were Mesdame; 'SATURDAY in Island affairs. Tom served A large audience gathered six nursery bags to Provincial at the Cenotaph on Monday to Headquarters and that Mrs. Col- C.S. Hewett and Cruickshank on the Galiano Club and on and for the October meeting """"""*-• i/ the Galiano Chamber of Com- pay their respects to the fallen in C. King had sent another heroes of the World Wars. package of pocket books for Mesdames H.J. Carl in andR. tuiribow! merce executive this term and T. Meyer. Mrs. Carter worked hard with Kelvin Harris from Barbados service men overseas. Shop the ladies Service Club during is a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Three scrapbooks prepared their stay on Galiano. Bob Holloman. by Mrs. T.W. Mouat were Beauty taken to the children's ward in Mrs. Harvey Campbell has on the switchboard at Si mon now sold her home on Galiano Lady Minto Hospital. A sum of TAXI 537 - 2010 Fraser University. money was voted by the mem- and has gone to reside in Van- Mr. and Mrs. J. Jonnsson couver, she will be employed bers to be given to a family on are now occupying the homeof the Island who has suffered a SERVICE Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cornell disaster. while they are building their new home. The Cottrells are BAMBRICK'S STORES LTD spending the winter months in PRAISED GALIANO California. ROAD We are pleased to see that Salt Spring Island's taxi ser- Dudley Tweedale is now home vice received a warm comm- Buil ing Supplies from a bout in hospital and is WORK endation last week when a lett- recovering nicely under his er was read to the island cham- wife's care at home. A meet:- ber of commerce. ing of the members of the Gal' LISTS Mrs. Ivy Cranswick deplored &narqwarHard e iano Golf and Country Club the need for the taxi to stand at Kitchen Ware Air Conditioners Aluminum Windows was held at the club room last Comprehensive program of Long Harbour awaiting the Fishing Tackle Lawn Mowers Paints Saturday with 35 people in road work and maintenance .mainland ferry. Plastic Panels attendance. Plans for the forth was presented to the Salt Spring She explained that the ferry Duratile PHONE 539-2616 coming year were discussed. Island Chamber of Commerce service could call the taxi op- last week for its approval. erator in the event of a late run Making the move was Kevin The operator could then arrive YOU NEED INCREASED Luton, of Blackburn Road. at the terminal as the occasion New ideas cannot be admin- Mr. Luton asked for the re- demanded. As it stands the INVESTMENT INCOME istered successfully by men with pair and reconstruction of a taxi waits for long periods at Having Done This For Others - Why Not For You ? old ideas, for the first essential number of roads and various the wharf. Unaware of the of doing a job well is the wish works projects in all parts of ferry's punctuality, the driver to see the job done at all. Salt Spring Island. must be on time, explainec R.B.MORISON, BOX 394, GANGES 537-5431 Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr. Luton's program also writer. asked for the provision of a faster ferry between Swartz Bay Mrs. Cranswick was grateful and Fulford, with coffee bar for the yellow line between SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 64 (GULF ISLANDS) facilities. Ganges village and the Pioneer After some discussion of the Village. It could usefully be needs of the island Mr. Luton extended for the protection of agreed to discuss his resolution schoolchildren, she suggested. with the district roads superint- NOTICE OF ELECTION endent, J.W. Morris, from The letter to the chamber Nanaimo. covered a wide range of comm- Public Notice is hereby given to the qualified \oters (Owner-Electors, Tenant-Electors and Resident The program included the unity subjects. Sectors) of parts of School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands), that I require to receive in the School Board crowning, ditching and paving With a big increase in traffic Office, Ganges, B.G. on or before the Twenty-First day of November, 1968 at 12:00 o'clock noon, of Beaver Point Road, Southey on Salt Spring Island there has .ominalion Papers, of those electors who wish to nominate qualified candidates to represent them as Point Road, Rainbow Road, been no increase in observance School Trustees of the School District and whose term of office will begin according to the Act in Blackburn Road, Stewart Road, of speed controls. amiary, 1909, as well as, notarized Candidates* Declarations. Isabella Point Road, Cusheon Lake Road, Charlesworth Road "Not many observe the speed and Morningside Road. limit between the hospital road FOUR TRUSTEES ARE TO BE ELECTED, EACH FOR TWO YEAR TERMS FROM Mr. Luton had spent consid- and Ganges," charged Mrs. erable time preparing the list. Cranswick. THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 64 (GULF ISLANDS): He asked for removal of hazards on Blackburn Road, Parking cars outside the Bank NORTH SALT SPRING ISLAND PART - TWO TRUSTEES Duck Creek Hill, Southey of Montreal is hazardous, con- Point Hill and St. George tinued the writer. Cars stand PENDER ISLAND PART - ONE TRUSTEE Church Hill. with the front end over the side- Cleaning of the brush and GALIANO ISLAND PART - ONE TRUSTEE walk and pedestrians have no tidving up the roadside was certainty that a car will stop. sought on all roads on the is- She asked that a barrier of some land. kind be erected to ensure that a I:!acli properly qualified candidate shall be nominated in writing; the writing shall be subscribed to by The chamber was invited to car cannot mount the sidewalk. two electors of the School District as nominator and seconder, and shall be delivered to the Returning support the completion of a Officer at any time between the date of this notice and 12 o'clock noon on the day of nomination; the good standard road to Maxwell In conclusion, Mrs. Crans- said writing shall state the name and residence of each person proposed in such manner as sufficiently Park as well as a deep ditch on wick urged consideration of a to identify'the candidate. Rainbow Road to take off the yellow fine between Fulford Hall flood waters originating on the and Fulford village. Nomination Paper and Candidates' Declaration forms will be available from either the School Board upper section of Rainbow Road. The chamber will discuss her Office in Ganges or the following Post Offices: Chamber expressed full comments on the roads with Ganges agreement on most of the re- Roads Foreman Hector Gerow. North Galiano and South Galiano commendations. I lope Bay, Port Washington and South Pender Island In the event of a poll being necessary, such poll shall be opened from 8:00 a. m. to 8;00 p. m. on the complete Real Estate Service on Saltspring j 7th day of December, 1968 at the following places: and the other Islands is now available through North Salt Spring Mahon Hall, Ganges North Pender Island Pender Island School DOUGLAS HAWKES LTD South Pender Island Bedwell I larbour Resort 817- A Fort Street, VICTORIA North Galiano Island North Galiano Community Hall r SALES - MORTGAGE - LOANS South Galiano Island Galiano Community Hall Every Qualified voter is hereby required to take notice of this nomination and election and to govern on homes or vacant property himself accordingly. Given under my hand at Ganges, B. C. this 7th day of November, 1968. LAND DEVELOPMENT (Signed) Roma Sturdy PLEASE CALL Howard Byront Mrs John R. Sturdy !4-7128 Collect or JEV Ganges 537-2054 (Residence)S Returning Officer 8 MB Thursday, November 14, 1968 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD SATURNA FIRST AID FOR NORTH GALIANO A council meeting of the decked, and is much safer to ice has now been purchased b> SEEN BY PAPAJOHN Close family who were up to Galiano Island Chamber of walk on. this Chamber, and a plaque On a wet rainy morn there is help the Coombs family start on Commerce was held at the A frame for the original given by the president is also one person on our fair Island a new home; the Fergie Elaine home of Miss Jean Lockwood Irving Sinclair painting, in place. who is very happy. Benny and family; the David Bruce family; on Wednesday, Nov. 6, with which was given by him to The next meeting will be demure Donna Begon are grand- the Jim Woods family who came president C.F. (Chuck) Webb the peoples of Galiano and held at the Galiano Hall on parents. A sirl, Marcy Louise and went so fast in their boat we in the chair. As there was not hung in the Galiano Post off- December 4. Begon; weight just right; looks? darn near missed them; Tom a*nd a full turnout of council mem- Like a little b-u-u-t-t-y; father diffident Dora May turn; Bev and bers, no formal reports from OPEN 10-5 'SAT. 10-4 Bobby and grandpa Benny doing enchanting Eileen Campbell; the various chairmen were CLOSED WEDNESDAYS fine. Demure Donna just could- wisitin Granma tantalizing heard. n't wait and went back to Ed- Taimi and Granpa Bob Hind- It was decided that a basket DAVES RECORD SERVICE monton to make sure it was a march are; Neap and lively Lenn- stretcher will be purchased for PAY YOUR CABLEVISION BILLS HERE wee girl and be on hand to help ie Hoover with Phillip from Vic- North Galiano, to be kept there for use in emergencies, Bobby. toria. KEYS CUT 537-2041 Our fair ladies held a home At their Boot Cove cottages cost of the equipment is to cooking and novelty sale in ye haven't seen Tom Durlie to find be taken from the first-aid hall on Saturday and games at out who is at the School there, so fund. night. It was all a huge success my humble apologies, folks. As It was noted that the Sturd- THE LIGHT TOUCH Popajohn bought nearly all mag- a matter of fact there are some ies Bay Wharf is now all re- ical Marg Davidson's buns; lovely ladies and I will just have BY H.J.CARLIN Wally Bavis a pumpkin pie to get down there; mischievous CHRISTMAS SHIP which he promptly ate on the Marg Fry didn't come down, darn COMING ON •Two men in a tavern, one said "Today I got a poodle for my spot; baffling Bertha Silvester it, she had loaned her cottage to wife." The other asked, "Where did you get a fantastic bargain beat us to it and bought all kiss- a group of teachers from Vancou- DECEMBER 15 like that?" able Kathleen Ritchie's short- ver College; the Mathieson fam- Santa Claus Ship will arrive bread; stunning Stacy Bavis ily with Dune and mellow Marg at Vesuvius at 3 pm on Dec- came their son and his family. *Just think where we'd be if everybody hurried as much to get made some beautiful apple pies ember 15. ahead in business as they do in traffic. which she sold fast; Louisa Gal Will report the casualties from Salt Spring Island Chamber Money made beans and young Joint Council meeting, which of Commerce was warned of George Cronkite also ate his on is on Wednesday next week. the plans at its meeting last And be sure to call us for your insurance, the spot; Bob Hindmarch bought week. all of elfin Elsie Dangerfield s Joe Nickerson, Ernie Lowe H.J.CARLIN INSURANCE steak and kidney pies; George and Alf Temmell will be in FIRE - AUTOMOBILE - MARINE - LIABILITY and blithe Bernice Garrish grabtv FULFORD charge of arrangements. ed all the candy. BY BEA HAMILTON Christmas Ship and Santa CAII 537-2939 OR537-2Ol4ANYTIME Anyone who may have Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Doyle Claus Ship both sail through thought there were so many the international islands at beans in a gallon jug got fooled. of Vancouver and their two children, spent the week end Christmas. The Victoria based rVANlSLflDUfBOARDS LTD] The wily ladies used three-quar- Santa Claus Ship calls atChrist- ter sized Shale. Luscious Lois with Mrs. Doyle's mother, Mrs. j 9768 - 3rd St., Sidney, B. C. | W. Y. Stewart, at Beaver Point. mas and the Bellingham Junior McDonald won lovely Lorraine Chamber of Commerce Christ- I Mercury outboards Sales & Service - Boats j Campbell's scrumptious sponge Miss Ronda Lee left for Van- couver on Monday to board a mas Ship brings Santa Claus to j New & IJsed - Boat Transportation __ _ | cake. Bantering Bernice Crooks plane for Saskatchewan where the islands. made an elegant cheese cake she will be visiting her cousin, which Bob Hindmarch won. Bob Colleen and her family, Mr. BAZAAR PLANNED loves cheese cake, any kind. and Mrs. Herman Soule, for a The Noralight group of the One reason these two events few weeks. Miss Lee expects to United Church at Ganges will went over so great was that, return in time for the Christmas lay plans for their Christmas selling the tickets was that dev- holiday. Happy visit, Ronda! bazaar when they meet on VOGUE asting Debbie McDonald. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Just following my nose the We are going to miss Bill home of Mrs. C. Baseley. CLEANERS other day it led me into joyfull Evans. Last summer we saw him The members are already Joan Ralph's kitchen and there taking an active part in the working on Christmas cards, PICK-UP AND DELIVERY was nimble Nellie Georgeson Sheep Dog Trials in the Valley. novelties and aprons for their EVERY WEDNESDAY making Christmas cakes. As I He gave a wonderful performance bazaar. love Christmas cake, will be with his dogs as usual. We were They are also planning a Phone Zenith 6788 (toll free) sure and go in and get a goodly used to Bill, seeing him around cook book listing local recipes. sized piece next month. with either Jock or Lassie, or The sad news ain't so sad both dogs in his truck. We knew this week. Bob Sleeves has had him as he came at any hour his operation and it looks like when an animal was sick or in- all was pretty good so far. Keep jured. He was on hand for many HEATING OILS up the old fight there Bob! Bob years - all we had to do was to ON SALT SPRING is in Royal Jubilee Hospital in dial his number and he was there & Victoria and lovely Leona will He always seemed to have some ISLAND let us know when he can have magic to help the ailing animals BULK SERVICES visitors. Ecstatic Edie Whiting Bill came in 1912, and nas been got home from Lady Minto Hos- a friend to allever since. pital and George was so happy he FOR CONVENIENCE went down to the Hall and That is the best one can say FOR FURNACE SERVICING; bought up a whole lot of goodies. for a person - that he was a CALL Fred Luddinjton 537-5314 BILLS may be payed at The whole Island is yumping friend to all. He was man's best Mrs Moore's office, McPhillips Ave with cottagers and their whims- friend and the animal's best Chester Reynolds 537 - 2410 ical wives. At East Point; The friend. And we all loved him. Mackie Family; in Lyall Harbour He took part in so many things the McTavish family from Miss- -the old time dances knew him « G.R.KERNAGHAN LTD. > ion ; Johnny and noble Norma for many years and he called Lihou from New West; the Alec many a round. He was one of the boys who drove the late \J!&££&rffrf*~MfMr*ffff*ff""^m£**"~ Harry Bullock's Ford car so long ago. One of Bill's greatest traits was his love for humanity and READY- other animals. We now have to CABLEVISION bid farewell to a loved friend • BDBQEIEliDEB and we selfishly mourn for our • own sad loss but what of his be- MIX ». loved dogs? How can one tell a • dog that his master is not com- ing back from his last journey? • PHONE • Our compassionate thoughts CONCRETE 537-555O go out to his dear wife, a • sweet quiet person. GRAVEL TOP-SOIL • EXCAVATION ROCK QUARRYING LARGE DIAMETER • WATER WELL DRILLING DRILLING • SAMPLE DRILLING SUBMARINE DRILLING $1.00 per yard • PREMIUM FOR FAST EFFICIENT SERVICED • CALL : Saturday a.m. • DELIVERY TRI-K DRILLING LTD • • • 298-7911 • ARMOUR & SAUNDERS Ltd. 3183 NORLAND AVE. • Division of Domon Industries Ltd. BURNABY 2, B.C. • 298-791 1 581-4316 Free Estimates 746-7125 - Nights 746-5666 Page Ten Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, November 14, 1968

YOUR PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPORTS TO YOU on the Annual Financing of your Public School System Where the money comes from PRESENT FISCAL YEAR Provincial personal and corporate income taxes $116,600,000 Provincial sales tax 11,700,000 Provincial natural resource revenues to payment of annual Home-owner Grants to reduce the taxes on individual home-owners of the property tax levies by school districts 41,000,000 Federal contribution to construction of public school vocational training units from Federal personal income tax collected from British Columbia taxpayers 4,500,000 Total estimated Provincial revenues to financing of our public schools $173,800,000 Property-owner contributions by local school taxes to support our public schools - paid by business and industry 98,200,000 - paid by residential property-owners 25,700,000 Total revenues expended on our public schools $297,700,000

Where the money goes Provincial Government direct grants to school districts $126,000,000 School district share of teachers superannuation paid by the Provincial Government 5,400,000 Free textbooks provided by Provincial Government 1,400,000 Provincial Government Home-owner Grant payments to resident home-owners to reduce the amount of local school property taxes 41,000,000 Total Provincial Government payments for the operation of our public schools $173,800,000 Portion of public school costs raised by local property taxes paid by business, industrial and residential property owners 123,900,000 Total Cost of operating our public schools $297,700,000

Thus, home-owners only pay this year, $25,700,000 out of a total public school cost of $297,700,000 which is less than 9% The Goverment of British Columbia raises and-advances all the money for approved capital school building costs throughout the Province and repays 50% to 90% of capital costs in accordance with assessment values.

GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Department of Finance Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia Thursday, November 14, 1968 Page Eleven I PIONEER NAMES FOR NEW ROADS? Pioneer settlers of Salt Majority of new roads are GOLF CLUB WANTS SIGNS Spring Island should be remem- named by the persons respons- bered when new roads are nam- ible for subdividing adjacent Salt Spring Island Golf and The letter of application for T.W. Portlock recalled that ed. Garnet Young, of Victoria property. Country Club joined the island membership went on to ask to the present system of signs at reiterated his views in a letter chamber of commerce last have the name of the golf club strategic points was innovated to Salt Spring Island Chamber week. Directors of the chamber placed on local signs. by the department of highways of Commerce last week. IF YOU ARE INTERESTEC were happy to welcome the Directors were not quite to ensure that there were no Mr. Young urged that when IN BUYING PROPERTY club, although no representat- sure of how this could be done. signs erected contrary to dep- roads are named this should be ive appeared. They were not completely con- artment regulations. taken into consideration. The club then posed a prob- fident that signs on the island Watch our are justifiable. lem for the chamber. The signs are difficult to PICTURES OF VOYAGE Window read and cumbersome it was Donald New will show pict- suggested. The only one who ures of his long trip on Friday For Bargains BRIDGE can readily read them is the evening in Galiano Hall. man who already knows what Mr. and Mrs. New made a CAM BASTEDC they say and therefore has no BY ALICE HAMMETT prove this point. With nothing trip recently to Europe and the make the cheapest bid possible need to read them, directors middle East. Lesson No. 8 - Doubles and were told. AGENCIES LTD Re-doubles. and on no account bid No- Silver collection will be Box 353,Ganges. trump to show weakness. The taken and proceeds will be for No-trump bid iathis situation is The chairman, Gavin Rey- the Galiano Club. 537 - 5363 These are very useful bids nolds agreed to discuss the matt- but can be disastrous if not a strong bid and shows about ten points with the doubled suit er with the department of high- handled correctly. The "Dou- ways. ble" has two meanings. - well stopped. (a) Take-out or informative. N. E. S. W. HARBOUR GROCERY (b) Penalty or business. ID Dbl. P ? "dummy". A doubled slam When partner doubles and West's hand: S. 953, H. 972, gives too much information and THE STORE D. 9854, C. 853 will often make whereas an un- you have passed or not entered doubled slam may put declarer the bidding it is obvious he On no account pass but bid THAT SERVICE BUILT 1 Heart which is the cheapest to the guess and make a wrong wants information and is asking finess. for your best suit. bid. Partner might leave it or We carry a full line of- oGrocery Items OCandy If you have made a bid then bid another suit. In any case In all bids figure out "why" OSoft Drinks OTobacco partner doubles the opponents you have no further bid. you make certain bids and whai it must be for penalties as you N. E. S. W. information you are giving par- © Hosiery 1H Dbl P have already given information tner. Some players think it is OPEN 9am - 9pm Closed Mondays When doubling for penalties West's hand: S. 63, H. Q1082, smart to fool the opponents. one must understand the biddin, D. 10853, C. 854. This should not be done at the "The Dependable Store" sequences which identify such Do not bid One No-trump to risk of misleading partner. doubles. show a Heart stopper. This N. E. S. W. would be a very misleading bid IS P INT P and partner would be quite just- 2S Dbl P ? ified in taking you to 3 No- You are West and partner die trump with 16 or more pts. The THERE IS STILL TIME TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR not double at his first opportun- correct bid in this case is 2 Dia- S~ HOME IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON! 3 ity therefore the double is for monds. penalties. Partner has: S. 2, H. A954, 5 • EXTERIOR PANELLING -4 $6.59 & D. AQ63, C. K1073. N. E. S. W. One Spade has been opened STRIATED; _^^C^^5=^--_ IS Dbl. INT P on partner's right. This hand 2S Dbl P ? shows an excellent double as it >• INSIDE FINISH Partner doubled at first opp- contains three defensive tricks ortunity. You have not yet and has support for any bid you 5 4x 8 x 1/4 HARDBOARD PANELS: ^®i«3S3J»l55r '5 bid so partner wants your best make opposite the double. Knotty cedar or Ash PREFINISHED^ sheet, $4* 4" ^ suit. This is a forcing bid and Should the partner of the the less you have the more im- doubler have ten or more INTERIOR LATEX, Custom Coloured, Pastel Shades gal. $4.29 portant it is to bid. Should points a bid of one higher than ^ • PAINT your right-hand opponent bid, necessary should be made to let you are freed. partner know you have some After the opener rebids values. With a hand with less Spades your partner doubles strength but not completely BuiLDppLIES LTD again. This is still for a take- pointless a second bid may be $537.553, out and if South passes you are v A L C RT made if the opportunity arises, Opposite Provincial Buildings ' S forced to bid. Should your but partner will know not to partner double a further bid by expect ten points or more. opponents then, this time it is Partner has; S. A954, H. 2, for penalties. In other words, D. AQ63, C. K1073. two take-out doubles are allow- One Spade has been opened ed in one sequence but the on partner's right. Although it third double is for penalties.- contains the requirements for a take-out double one must N. E. S. W. pass and await future develop- 1H Dbl IS Dbl ments. You are happy to have East's double is for a take- the opponents play with Spades out but West's double is for as trump. If you doubled it is penalties. After partner has more than likely partner will DUNCAN made a positive bid all doubles bid Hearts which you cannot are for penalties. stand. A double for take-out Do not double a low contrad IRON WORKS LTD should promise three defensive for penalties where the oppon- tricks - more than a minimum ents can run. opening bid. An immediate double prom- When partner doubles a One- ises three defensive tricks. No Trump opener it is optional With less than this you let your COMPLETELY partner down as he may be whether you leave it in or run EQUIPPED for cover. You know the doub- counting on these tricks should ler has the equivalent of a No- he decide to double the oppon- MACHINE SHOP trump opener (Over a No-trump ents for penalties. bid you cannot possibly have When partner opens the bidd- much. If you figure you can ing and the opponent overcalls with the suit you intended bidd- No matter what defeat the One No-trump openei * then leave the double in and ing you should double. This . You need in pass. Should your hand be dist- does not promise a fit in part- ributional with little count ner's bid. If the opener cannot Metal - We then you must make a suit bid stand the double he may take it Can make it and free your side from the out. Many players bid No- double. trump over the opponent's over- A double over a pre-emptive call but the double is usually bid may also be optional. If more lucrative. you and your partner are play-r There are times when the ing the Fishbein convention or opponents make the doubled bid one of the other conventions but if the bidding is correct over pre-emptive bids, the this is exceptional. Experts double is definitely for penalt- say "if you make every double This bid must be defined you are not doubling enough." SPECIALTY ALUMINUM WELDING before play commences. Do not double slams unless The partner of the doubler you have two sure tricks. To MACHINERY SALES SERVICE REPAIRS •lly has little or nothing to have two Aces does not call for but the less he has the a double. One of the oppon- more important it is to bid. I ents will possible ha\e a \oid 162GOVERNMENT ST.DUNCAN repeating myself but this suit. Actually a doubled slam point is very important. The calls for a conventional opening 746-5147 tollowingTfa.nd.s. will.serve to. lead - the first suit bid by Page Twelve Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, November 14, 1968 IT'S JUNE THIS GARDEN CLUB CONCERT IS POPULAR NOVEMBER Illustrated talk on English It's June in November. gardens will be given by Mrs. WITH HIS A rhododendron in the gard- R. R. Alton at the Garden Club Sunday, November 10, was So, if you happen to be in en of Mrs. E.A. Machon on on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 the first of the Gulf Islands'Con- Nanaimo when there is a con- Reid Road, Ganges, has the p.m. in Ganges United Church certs. It was most enjoyable. cert scheduled you can attend months all mixed up. Hall. SON AND The performing artists Harry this too. For those of us at the ' There is a large bloom on This will be the last meet- Mossheld, Christine Anton and front of the High School auditor- the bush and another bud is ing of the season. It will also Ted Greenhalgh entertained us ium, even the speed with which forming into a flower, reports be the annual meeting, with with the amusing and rollicking Gilbert and Sullivan must be Mrs. Machon. . election of officers. GRANDSON selections from The Mikado, sung, didn't prohibit hearing Trial by Jury, HMS Pinafore, fairly well. This, however, was Three generations of Drys- The Pirates of Penzanze and not true for the members of the dale were on parade on Monday lolanthe, Ruddigore, Yeomen of audience behind the first five or S.S.I. TRADING co at Ganges. the Guard. six rows. The accoustics are These three accomplished very unsatisfactory. Next time, Bert Drysdale was the bugler soloists are called The Western if you want to hear, take your He has been bugler at the Savoyards and they are really lunch and settle in early. KING SIZE SUNLIGHT DETERGENT island Remembrance Day par- worth hearing, expecially Mr. - L.H. ade for the past 40 years. Greenhalgh. REG. $2.05 Preprfced SPEC.$1.75 During the intermission, E.L. His son, ick, also from Ramsay made an announcement PLEA Victoria, ' _J on parade. And which was surprising. Members GAINSBURGERSDOG FOOD 36oz(12's) his grandson was drummer in of the Gulf Islands Concert Assoc Beef or Chicken REG .95$ SPEC. the proud uniform of the Can- iation may attend any or all of TURNED adian Scottish cadet corps. 8 the concerts given in other cen- IVORY SOAP( bars in plastic bag) Mr. Drysdale came to Gan- tres. These will not be repeats ges for an Armistice parade in of concerts heard here on Salt DOWN REG. 15$ per bar SPEC. Pack $1. O,9 1928 for the first time. He was Spring. invited to do so by the late Department of highways can- not carry out drainage work on McGregor Macintosh, who was CAPRI TOILET TISSUE (New Item) for many years president of the FULFORD private property, Salt Spring Is- Royal Canadian Legion here. land Chamber of Commerce was 4 in 1 Pack SPEC. PRICE;43 The parade needed a bugler, TIDE TABLE told last week. Chamber had asked for assist- asserted Col. Macintosh. white Made in Mr. Drysdale enjoyed the NOVEMBER 1968 ance in combatting winter flood- CUP S & S A UC ER S ( England) annual trip to the island and ing of low-lying property on Me- cup with saucesaucerr SPEC. PRICE 29 kept it up over the years. Day Time Ht. Phillips Ave. The chamber had heard a 14 0430 4.6 warm plea earlier from Mrs. R. (Nov 14 - 19 incl) Live In Coquitlam Thurs. 1235 11.1 Pirillo for support in gaining WHILE STOCK LASTS (10 milts from Vancouver) 1945 6.9 assistance. Mrs. Pirillo reported 537-5521 2345 7.5 that the incidence of flooding Cypress Gardens was increasing each year and unique garden apartments 15 0530 5.4 blamed the further clearing of designed for families Fri. 1305 11.0 land in the area west of Ganges. 2 bdrms. — $150 mo. 2000 5.8 She asked the chamber to 3 bdrms. — $170 mo. everything Included press for the modified drainage Write: 8. Dolmat, Manager 16 0130 7.9 scheme proposed by the late P. 550 Cottonwood Ave Sat. 0635 6.2 H. Arnell. This was provision of (off North Road) Block J, 8te. 203, 1320 11.0 a direct drain into the sea from OOQUITLAM, B.C. 2020 4.6 Rainbow Road. Such a scheme Phone 939-O944 would require deep ditching on 17 0305 8.8 Rainbow, but Mr. Arnell had cal Sun. 0735 7.2 culated that it would relieve the 1335 11.1 McPhillips Ave. area of a major 2045 3.2 part of the flood waters. YOUR NEAREST Mutual Fire The department expressed its Co. of B&. 18 0420 9.7 distaste at that time for spending Mon. 0830 8.3 so much money on the project AIRCO DEALER Founded< in 1902: by. The 1400 11.3 and turned it down. Farmers of British Cdlumbu 'Made ir> the Canadian wesx 2125 1.9 In this modified request the GULF'AGENTS; department explained that a sub- 19 0525 10.7 W.C. CARLSON Pender :-Max Allan stantial part of the slough Tues. 0935 9.2 through Ganges was located on SHEET METAL «o. Salt Spring-i- H.J.Carlin 1415 11.5 private property and therefore 2200 .8 Galiano——Donald New could not be cut or deepened. 537-2914 PHONE 537-5621 Saturna—John McMahon 20 0620 11.5 The department also recomm- (Insured) Or Contract Wed. 1025 10.1 ended the formation of a drain- By the Hour Mayne—-John Pugh 1500 11.7 age improvement district for the ID'ANGERCHJS 2240 .1 means to correct the situation. TREE TOPPING AND FALLING HOME PLANS more about or Write - A. Williams, c/o P.M. Williams, HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THE RIGHT PLAN ? PHONE: 245-2598 Ladysmith, B.C. HUNGRY BEARS Before you choose any plan, see how our CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICE (From Page Seven) can give you a well designed home, one chances, sometimes foolish ROOF ISLANDS which incorporates your own ideas. The chances. But hunger brings with All types ot Shingles, Shakes, Siding & Insulation cost is reasonable, and the advantages OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE \ The Only are many it the powerful urge to stay al- ive at any cost and so our lower NO DOWN PAYMENT | Approved PHONE FOR DETAILS animals go inevitably toward the FREE ESTIMATES Applicators higher animals who kill some . A GUARANTEE I j™ ^^Zl SUney Pacific Drafting and Plan Service times for the sheer triumph of WITH 53/-2o/ I Duroid 811 Marchmoni Road. Duncan, B.C. Phone 748-9721 killing and not to provide some- EVERY JOB 1 - ...- **-— -" J Products thing Tor the pot. A young friend of ours was THE ISLAND ROOFING McMANUS walking up the beautiful Parkway when he, inadvertently,found & INSULATION CO LTD himself with two cubs on one side SHELL SERVICE and the mother on the other. COMPLETE AUTO-REPAIRS & SERVICE She eyed him suspiciously but, GANGES 537 - 2023 when he stood absolutely still carefully paying no attention to her two little darlings, she pass- ed him and went protectively Serving" Harbour toward them. All three were the thin he reported and the cubs were not playful as cubs norm- Wr o ® c Gulf ally are - healthy, well fed cubs >0OC 0 Islands that is. Unfortunately,, this fam- 7i %X>Y><^V '% ily was headed for extinction HousesSb-/ - ^ ^ '' since ahead of them lay the dis- JOHN aster area, a residential section «^>'^ RAINSFORD where, if discovered at a tempt- PHONE: J37-2I33 ing garbage pail, they'd be quicMy shot and not with tran- Phone: 539 - 5559 quilizers. AT THE HEAD OF Box 1117 Lanqley. Bi Is all this really the beginning GANGES HARBOUR of Silent Spring? It could be.