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TWENTY-FIRST YEAR, NO. 21 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1980 , 25e per copy One man arrested for armed robbery at Jackscrew Island One man has been arrested and a second is still at large following an armed robbery on Jackscrew Island last Thursday. RCMP said Tuesday that rifle shots were exchanged between the owner of the island and one of the men, who was wounded in the thigh as he and his comrade made off in a small power boat. The- two residents of the island discovered the intruders Volcanic ash upon returning from a shopping trip to Ganges. Police sa t ie owner s w e saw Boat in centre seemed to have boats entered annual race, spon- '^ ' ' '^ a man Annual race wrong notion about which way sored by Salt Spring Sailing Club. falls on pointing a shotgun at her Round Salt Spring Race was to go Story—Page Two. husband, who had gone ahead draws 32 Saturday morning. Thirty-two of her to their house. Gulf Islands She promptly radioed a mayday, which reached Ganges police and The Gulf Islands got a thin the Vancouver-based police vessel Watchdogs dusting of ash Sunday night Manyberries, on patrol in the Two dogs destroy following the latest eruption of Mt. Nanairno area. St. Helens. A thin \ayer of ash was But before tY\e police Teart\e& tVie visibU- on car windshields Monday scene the two thieves fled, one of welcome morning and was also seen on them dropping a high-powered 250 chickens here boats moored in Ganges Harbour. telescopic rifle which he had taJcen The weather office at Pat Bay from the house. Airport in Sidney said Monday According to police, the owner of Two dogs attacked and killed nearly 250 chickens in the early show of afternoon that no further ash was the island picked up the rifle and hours of Saturday morning. Miss Simone Chantelu, of Dog- expected in this area, as northerly fired at the feet of one of the pair wood Poultry Farm, on Epron Road, Ganges, was disturbed by winds are forecast. who was carrying off stolen goods, the sound from her chicken houses. She went outside at about 7 support including a shotgun. Police said the am and found her stock almost completely wiped out. man then turned on the owner and As she approached, two dogs ran off. She later described them Islands Trust is the islanders' fired at him but missed. for the benefit of the animal control officer, Gavin Reynolds. The island resident then fired at The pens were, literally, a shambles. Carcasses, feathers and watchdog, a Salt Spring Island meeting was told last week. the boat in an attempt to hit the blood were everywhere. Laying hens and chickens just ready for Three outboard engine but missed, and the table were all destroyed. And at least one member of the Reporter was not convinced. He had seen every kind of hit the getaway boat's occupant Trust is delighted to meet with instead, police said. destruction by dogs, but this was something else. Was she sure it such response from the public. When police reached the scene was dogs? members She had come out while they were in the middle of their The Salt Spring Island Trust had they were informed by another carnage, she replied. been discussing the health regula- vessel in the vicinity that the "In 40 years IVe never seen anything like this," she said. tions in respect of septic disposal escaping pair had beached their She was awaiting the arrival of a contractor to dig a hole to fields. The committee expressed named boat in -a small bay on Galiano bury them. the hope they might be tightened. Island. The boat was found and its motor located a short distance Chickens are not highly profitable, she admitted, but this was a "Is it not required of the Islands Two members of the Salt Spring loss beyond her. Island Advisory Planning Council away, hidden in the underbrush. Trust to protect water?" asked Police said further information Her main worry on Saturday afternoon was the Betty Delmonico. 'You're our have been appointed for another disappointment of people who have ordered chickens and will year and one new member has led them to believe that the two watchdog. That's why we put you men then were transported on now be out of luck. there!" been named. She likes dogs, said Miss Chantelu, but after an incident of this Gerry Bourdin, nominated by the another boat to a small island in the nature she agrees that the animals should be put away. Apart The Trust will work with all island Chamber of Commerce and vicinity. from the loss and the clearing up, she doesn't like to see her stock provincial ministries, replied Bud Nick Gilbert, named by the Salt A police dog was brought in to killed in a manner so far from the humane methods she normally Kreissl and the health act is part of Spring Planning Association will track the men on Kuper Island uses. the provincial legislation. serve another term. Gilbert is where one suspect was apprehend- The dog attacks the chicken in its back, she explained, and Trustees have to try to be presently serving as chairman. ed the next day and charged. even if the chicken isn't killed it cannot walk any longer. watchdogs when it comes to the North Salt Spring Waterworks RCMP said the man's leg had been In the one pen were a few live birds. One or two were moving preparation of policy, agreed District has named J. Fairlie. He grazed by a bullet. but were likely to succumb. Remainder were torn apart or Chairman John Rich. will assume the seat on the Charged is 21 year-old Tim Metcalfe, a U.S. citizen of no fixed suffocated. "We are depending on you," commission formerly occupied by She explained that when they are frightened the birds crowd Ken Patrick, water district chair- address. Police said Metcalfe is responded Delmonico. currently being held in custody in into a corner as far away as possible from the offending animal. "When I boil my water it's just man. They pile on each other and the lower suffocate. The new members will hold Victoria where he awaits a bail green yuk on top," protested a hearing scheduled for this week. He knows the owners of the dogs, said Reynolds, but that member of the audience. office until February 21, 1982. doesn't prove their reponsibility. A number of community organiz- Search for the other man was "These incidents will keep on as long as the Capital Regional Kreissl was happy with the ations are invited to submit nomin- still under way Tuesday. Board gives us no authority to kill maurauding dogs," he told concern. ations to the APC. They are then Driftwood. "1 am glad, after five years, to appointed by the Islands Trust. He wants authority to destroy animals which are found killing be getting some help," he told Members are not appointed as Transformers domestic animals. He also wants to know what the animal Betty Delmonico and her friends. representatives of the organization officers are supposed to do v, hen a resident flatly refuses to take "During my five years on the which nominates them. They are How many BC Hydro transfor- out a license. water board I have been concerned expected to represent the island as mers in the islands contain PCB, Until the bylaw is changed to give a few more powers to the with health. I have published my a whole. Salt Spring Island Trust Committee officers such slaughter as Saturday's will continue, he asserted. concerns and nobody even bo- » tu uuui uv uiiiUu thered to read them. I am glad to the community, the region and the A letter from Wallace Island farmers in many years. Total cost is estimated at $1,000 see so many people who opposed trust which considers the local posed the question. It also asked Driftwood was told. our proposals are now offering us impact of applications for use of what plans the Trust had to handle their support." T311U. "such a problem; Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Page Two GULF ISLANDS WUFTWOOD Ganges is not the key Marimba first island boat Round island race is Population explosion finished in record time

Control of Salt Spring Island development will rest with the Belcher Heights and across to the The weather co-operated with where the wind died and the tide Islands Trust and the manner in which Ganges develops will have sea, suggested the planner. good winds for the annual race was ebbing. While they were little influence on the population picture. It provides for 574 lots; 300 are around Salt Spring Island sponsor- struggling through the narrows, residential and 190 vacant. Re- This warning was given to a small gathering of interested ed by the Salt Spring Island Sailing the rest of the fleet caught up. maining 84 are commercial, Meanwhile, the first group of residents in the secondary school on Thursday evening last week. school, church, parks and other Club. Thirty-two boats entered, Population explosion would be in the five-acre zones and in the one being a trimaran in a special boats were rounding Southey uses, meeting was told. multi-hull class - Oasis owned by Point. Strong winds carried them extent to which future trust committees will relax restrictions, the Some of the 574 lots have been Glen Selby. down Trincomali Channel and a meeting was told. consolidated, commented Yvette Mike Howard's Sandalwood colourful spinnaker run brought Valcourt. Foord agreed, but others them home into Ganges Harbour, It was his last meeting on Salt very good one," commented Plan- have been developed, he noted. from Tsawwassen was the first Spring Island for Chris Foord, ner Foord, "It is one way of trying boat home by actual and corrected with six boats getting in by 8 pm. Chris Foord extended his pattern The last section sailed down Islands Trust planner. He summar- to make sense of subdivision." of thinking. time, a record nine hours, 45 ized the state of island subdivisions A community water supply en- minutes. Trincomali with a waning wind and The potential for bodies in the struggled around Nose Point about when he addressed the Salt Spring courages greater use of water, he Ganges area is less than under the Dick Moore's Marimba was the Island Planning Association. cautioned in referring to water first island boat and winner of the three in the morning, ghosting into bylaw originally prepared by the the harbour. The first crews in Foord introduced Dean Strongi- problems on the island. Islands Trust two years ago, he Marshall Sharp Trophy, as well as tharm, planner who will, in future, "We should be in the business of third place winner. Second place were sound asleep while the re- observed. mainder were out shining their be associated with Salt Spring encouraging conservation." He also forecast some amalgam- was won by the Stoned Ranger, Island. There was some exchange on the also from Tsawwassen. flashlights on the telltales, watch- ation of lots to provide for parking ing for navigation lights and scrap- Strongitharm looked back on the subject of sewage. and other facilities at existing After a busy start at 9 am, light winds had the boats tacking down ing barnacles off rocks. Most of the story of planning in the islands. Ray Hill referred to the crossing properties. Subdivision controls are very re- of property lines by sewage. It is an to Beaver Point and about one third barnacles in Sansum Narrows have cent, he recalled. administrative nightmare, replied TWO DENSITIES of them got around and took off been removed, noted one sailor Until 1969 there was little or no Foord. The provision of community The original by law provided for with strong steady winds that this week. control. Then, from 1969 until sewers was only part of the a density in Ganges of 30 persons carried them right to the finish. Members and friends enjoyed a 1976, the 10-acre freeze was in problem. Sewers aren't the prob- per acre in residential properties The rest of the pack were barbecue picnic on Sunday at the effect. It was introduced, he recall- lem in disposal, he explained, it's and 15 in commercial develop- fighting the tide around Beaver club property on Douglas Road, ed, because small-lot development the effluent. ments. The plan was rejected by Point. About half of them managed where Dick Moore got the tradi- in the islands was bringing many GOOD IDEA the ministry of municipal affairs on to get by and had a spinnaker run tional wetting-down awarded to the problems. Hill suggested that a number of the grounds that one area may not from Fulford to Sansum Narrows trophy winner. In 1974 the Salt Spring Commun- lots on a hillside might be develop- be restricted to more than one ity Plan was introduced through ed, with sewage being collected minimum. To avoid more than one the Capital Regional District, the and disposed of on a lowland area density in the zone the area is planning authority for the islands with good percolation. It might be a limited to 15 persons per acre. at that time. A subdivision bylaw good idea, agreed Foord. If the health department gives Phillip Swift for the island, based on the 1974 Nick Gilbert looked at the figures approval to the installation of British Columbia Land Surveyor plan, was passed in 1976. for lots. If the specified" figure of individual sewer treatment plants AMENDMENTS 3,400 should be doubled, that the planners would be hard press- 653-4326 The Islands Trust, to which the makes almost 7,000 lots, he sug- ed to restrict them, said Foord in RR1 Fulford Harbour Access: 537-9422 planning function had been trans- gested. At four people to a lot, reply to an enquiry. ferred, brought in extensive amend* there are 28,000 people. The package unit gives the green ments to the Community Plan and "Every 10th lot in Oak Bay is light to unlimited development, \mt\ated a-new zoning bylaw and undeveloped," replied the plan- warned Kreissl. A property of two amendments to tVve subdivision ner. lots covering two acres is zoned for Jim Fogarty bylaw. "Don't californicate the island," two dwellings at present, the The process of making an applic- warned Bud Kreissl, "keep it meetings was told. A community, Accounting and Tax Management ation for subdivision was (eviewed, rural; keep it wild!" or package unit sewer plant would operating 653-4692 as we// as a summary of statistics The north end of Salt Spring permit 23 people to an acre and a david ingram's CENTA Box 899, Ganges. tfn relating to island subdivisions. Island has lake water. The central half. There are approximately 3,400 and south ends are largely depen- The downtown area of Ganges is lots on Salt Spring Island, he told dent on ground water, noted in a development permit area. Is the meeting and the island subdiv- Foord. there any reason why part of the ision bylaw would provide for "People want to live where community was allocated for this Jim & Anna approximately double that number. water isn't," he remarked. type of control, enquired Tom of Over 60% of the island is WATER SURVEYS Toynbee. protected from excessive develop- Engineering department of the The plan for Ganges and the ment by a 10-acre average subdiv- Capital Region wants to carry out development permit area legisla- Gulf Islands Decorating ision. With the exception of the water surveys in the islands, tion were coincidental, explained areas around Ganges, Fulford and reported the regional director, Chris Foord and there is no reasop would like to express their thanks to all their many Vesuvius, the remainder of the Yvette Valcourt. why it could not be expected. island lies, mostly, in a five-acre There have already been several He added a note of caution. The customers and friends for their support during the average area. surveys, said Foord. If the region development permit is issued to past two years, and wish the new owner The averaging principle was wants information on their source, the owner and not the land. It is not evolved on the island to encourage it is welcome. transferable on the sale of the the variation of lots while restrict- Water is "iffy" on the island, property. Mike Testart ing the extent to which they might agreed Chairman Hill, "Let's get At the close of the meeting Foord continued success in the future. 21-1 be created. on to numbers in Ganges." made his point once again. They said it couldn't be done, Ganges is from Howell Lane- The key to the future is the recalled Chairman Ray Hill, but it Atkins Road, across to Mount five-acre zone, he cautioned. is in force today. NO RESTRICTION In a five-acre average zone, the owner of a 100-acre parcel could divide it up into 20 lots. There is Seaside Kitchen Lisson, McConnan, Bion no- restriction on the lot sizes. Beside Vesuvius Ferry They may be all five acres or they O'Connor & Peterson may be 19 half-acre lots and one of EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 90.5 acres. This would, also, be The Unlicensed LAWYERS — NOTARIES required to meet water and effluent Mostly Seafood Restaurant disposal regulations. 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He bought the gimmick in a store, a mainland court was told. It split the cablevision connection to enable him to hook up to the stereo or the TV. He is now a criminal with a criminal record. Not one viewer in 10,000 knows that such a "splitter" is illegal. Not one in 10,000 knows that he may well have a criminal record if he pays over a few dollars to a storekeeper for the gadget. The law protects the cablevision stations from loss of rental revenues. Yet, to the ordinary man it sounds more like a conspiracy between the companies and the government to protect the interests of one at the expense of the other. The penalty is ludicrous. Why not, at least, prohibit the manufacture and sale? Why not warn the public? Or just bring back the rack and make 'em suffer! * * * Don't take me out to the ball game! I don't want no peanuts nor crackerjack. I once played soccer when I had to. I played cricket at school when I couldn't get out of it. I don't sit in front of television with a case of beer and great expectations. Ball games of any kind leave me cold. So there's one strike coming up thatthey can keep going until Doomsday and I still won't weep. That's the players'strike. And all they want is as much in a week as I can earn in a year. Poor, hungry devils! * * * When the king came in he was announced with a flourish of trumpets. He couldn't arrive in silence. He had to have great Dart tournament at Vesuvius Mutual Fire noise. What's different? It's just that even the common man wants it, now. The important man-about-village rides a two-stroke Japanese Dart tournament held at and New Zealand association of Insurance Co. motor cycle and screams his arrival in capital decibels. The important Vesuvius Inn last weekend drew a dart players. Also in picture are motorists kicks down at the moment of appearance and his gutsy crowd of off-island participants as pub owner Don Small, right, and well as local players. The two of B.C. buggy tells the world he is coming. They're not really noisy drivers: his son Chris (wearing checkered Founded in 1902 by the they're a bunch of misplaced kings without trumpets! Maybe we all Richmond men in white tee-shirts shirt). Farmers of British Columbia are! were members of an Australian * * * GULF ISLANDS AGENTS. Pender L. Taverner From time to time I eat beans. I am well aware of the cautionary Salt Spring L. Larson vulgar doggerel about beans but I stay with them. 1 like beans within Galiano J. Ripley limits. I wouldn't want breakfast beans and dinner beans and supper Saturna G. Wick beans. That might be too much of a good thing. But even a few beans Photocopies 'Driftwood Mayne S. Somerville lead to domestic strife. I like a little garlic, salt and pepper cooked in with them. Women's Lib likes them just the way they come out of the can. She figures that if the Almighty had wanted us to eat beans with garlic, he would have sent the message to Mr. Heinz. So like Mr. and Mrs. Sprat, we have His Beans and Her Beans. There's another thing about beans and the domestic hearth. Women's Lib calls them "bacon and beans". It sounds like she believes everything she reads and she doesn't. She wont even believe this! * * * It's the names. They're killing me! It puts me in mind of Josie Clement and she'll kill me! When she was employed in a Jewish institution, she wanted to identify one of the boys. What was his Christian name, she enquired and he looked at her in complete mystification. 1 do likewise but simply because I am forgetting names all the time. I always have. But I used to forget the whole name. Now I can remember the surname and nothing else. It's bad enough when it's someone I don't know too well. My biggest problem is that I know Women's Lib's last name is Richards. But I just can't figure out the FLUORESCEN1 FIX1 rest. What a memory! * » * Featuring ends usable as joiners Many years ago several young gentlemen drove off Sr.lt Spring and "snap in" socket strips. Island into Victoria. In the city they walked and they worked and they developed a thirst. So, by evening, they parked behind a hotel and (Fluorescent tubes not included). opened their bottle and took several drinks. They were all young and high-spirited and their merry laughter drew attention from the street. A very large police officer peereJ into the car and the merriment 4 PLAYER abated with a sadness unheard of before or since. You know the BADMINTON SET mistake you've made, said the voice of the law, you didnt offer me a WATERING CAN Includes 4 racquets, drink! Hurriedly the islanders tendered him a drink. He accepted and 2 shuttlecocks, net, rules, shooed them away. When a new member joined the island Rotary Sturdy plastic can, 2 gal. and set of poles. Club, he looked at Bob Akerman closely. Was he still drinking in cars, capacity. enquired the retired officer. He recognized two of the Island tipplers. The other was also a member of the club, Gavin Reynolds. At least, that's the way Bob remembers it. MAGNETIC BROOM Even the post office has a heart. A letter came from the Middle East, but it bore no stamp. A postal employee marked the envelope, "T-34c" and sent it on its way. It arrived at Ganges with the tax stamp crossed out by a more perceptive clerk and an arrow pointed to the place where the stamp was obviously affixed by the sender. The stamp didn't fall off. It had been removed. A traveller reported many years ago that employees of post offices in some undeveloped lands will regularly remove stamps for resale and even destroy the letter. * * * BAMBOO LAWN RAKE Thinking of post offices I was looking through some papers that 20" standard rake with came to Driftwood in the mail. These issues arrived in Ganges on May 22: Cold Lake Sun, Alberta, April 29 and May 6: McKenzie Drift, Far North, April 26: Agassiz Advance, April 17, May 15: Aldergrove Star, May 14: Nanaimo Times, May 13, May 15: West Coaster, Ucluelet, May 14: Maple Ridge Gazette, May 14: North Island Gazette, Port Hardy, May 14 and Vancouver's Western News, May 14. * » * I wouldn't put much money on a new car guarantee. Like the Look for non-advertised specials . . Swedish car we bought in 1976. Within months the fuel pump went on the fritz and it had be be changed on the road. Despite the assurances . . . Always a better buy at Mouat's (Link). of maker and seller, we had to pay for it ourselves. Then the door frames started to rust out. Great rusty patches developed all round the • 4 ways to buy: Cash, doors. Lucky it was a two-door! The dealer checked it out and told us Master Charge, Chargex or we would hear. We haven't heard in four years. Now, I keep a car Cubbon Account. serviced fairly regularly, but the guarantee? It's worth the paper it's .printed on and not much more. Phone 537-5551 MOUAT'S Page Four GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 28, 1980 (gulf JBrtfttoootr THE WPEPEWTT STATE OF SALTSPTOMS.../' 537-2211/2613 Box 250, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1EO Published every Wednesday at Ganges by: JP Driftwood Publishing Ltd.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1980

It's our land and our future

On Tuesday of last week all Canada gained a reprieve. The province of Quebec offered a warm support to unity and federalism. Despite a passionate and emotional plea for the first step into Someone had better go talk independence, the Quebecois told their leaders, told Ottawa and told all of Canada that they are, now as always, an integral part of this vast nation. The decision was not an invitation to the rest of the country to to those naughty dogs sit back and rest assured that the French Canadians have seen the BY FRANK RICHARDS me! I'm protected! The lawmaker says, sell licenses light. It was an invitation for the rest of Canada to discuss openly There are dogs and there are sheep and there are and cover the rising costs. The dog catcher says, and earnestly the reforms which should be and must be chickens. they won't buy licenses. The law says, they must. accomplished. For more than 100 years there has been a And there's a law. The lawmaker says, they ought to. The dog catcher considerable degree of dissatisfaction with the constitution in the Right now they're all glued together in a helluva says, they don't. The dog says, drop dead! and the province of Quebec. For less than a century there has been a mess. The farmers say, a dog must not eat stock. sheep says, 1 did! growing recognition in the centres of the new west that the The lawmakers say, a dog must not eat stock. The farmer says, I got me a gun. The lawmaker constitution is not serving their needs. The farmers say, stop eating or I'll blow your says, don't dare use it! The dog says, missed again! head off. The law says, don't dare shoot or you'll go The owner says, that's my dog you're shooting at. TY\eTuesday referendum is the last caH to a Canadian supper. to prison. The dog says, go to a lawyer and get an I'm gettingan injunction. The deer says, gimme the There will be 10 at table as well as the head of the Canadian family, injunction like everyone else; but you don't hear it gun and I'll show you and the lawmaker weeps. the prime mim)>ter. If they cannot share the family dinner in too good because he's talking with his mouth full. The farmer says, 1 got that one and buries the harmony an^ffflderstanding, then the last call has been in vain. The lawmaker looks at the high cost of dog. The sheep says, 1 can eat again. The chicken The W guests have 10 different concerns. They are parochial- protection and demands that the slaughter of farm says, peace at last! The deer bounds over the minded and they seek recognition of those concerns. Each animals must cease; someone better talk to the stream and the dog catcher looks the other way. dogs, but please, no guns! Doggy doesn't like guns! The owner says, that's my dog! The farmer says, member wants recognition, not only from Ottawa, but from all his The dog catcher says, the dogs are chasing deer colleagues at the table. find it! The lawyer says, 1 think you might have a on every ridge on the island. The law says, go tell case, I really do. The constable says, lets see the The guests at the nation's table will be motivated by the same them they're naughty dogs! The dog says Deer! evidence. The lawmaker says, this is anarchy. emotional, petty- uninformed, bigoted opinions that characterize Deer! this meat is good! And the farmer says, I guess I need some more the rest of us in this country. And each must set aside the trappings The lawmaker says, fine the owner. The dog cartridges. of intolerance to convince his companions of his own needs and catcher says, they got no license and we can't trace The animal protection act is a wonderful thing in their merits, while yet completely open and receptive to the the owner. The dog says, get your dirty hands off o' the islands. emotional, petty, misinformed, bigoted opinions of others. Of course, we are bigoted! We are human beings. Of course, we love and loathe for absurd reasons! We are human beings. Of Letters to the Editor course, we avoid informing ourselves properly! We are human beings. And, of course, we must learn to bury our differences, settle our grievances and rebuild the constitution to suit a growing Accident nation because we are Canadians. Get involved, urges Red Cross If the air component of the Canadian Armed Forces were to fly victim out over the Atlantic and sever the umbilical cord that ties us to Sir, when one realizes that » very large Westminster, the service to this nation would be incalculable. The According to Canadian Red percent of the drownmgs are recovering cord may well have been a lifeline a century ago. Today it is a Cross statistics, the next 100 days attributable to acts of carelessness chain around the Canadian neck. will likely see 600 Canadians die and error. None of them, in other Sir, We need no approval of Westminster to change our laws. We from d rowning. This works out, on words, should happen. Last Friday night. May 16, 1980, need no approval to change our lives. We certainly need no average, to one fatality every four June 1-7 is Red Cross Water our son Billy Dingwall was struck hours. Almost half of these fatal- Safety Week in British Columbia. down by a pick-up truck on the road ancient traditional link with the Mother of Parliaments to affirm to Ganges. Both my husband and our recognition of the British heritage we enjoy. Nor does it tie us ities will be children and teen- On behalf of the staff and volun- teers of the Red Cross Water myself are very grateful for all the to any French heritage, or any other. We know our strengths. We agers. help, co-operation and assistance These are damning statistics Safety Service, I would like to know our history. We honour our Queen. But must we bechained invite all of you to take advantage offered that evening and during the to her apron strings? of the week and to get involved. weekend. As Bill is only six years CLYDE GRIFFITH, old he is unable to write and thank Last week the people of Quebec spoke clearly when they asked, Provincial Chairman you himself. We would like to by a 60:40 majority, to be Canadians, now and in the future, as in Red Cross Water Safety Week, thank all the people who helped at the past. And they re-affirmed their loyalty to the nation of which Senseless May 15, 1980. the roadside, the ambulance atten- these islands are as much a part. They still want to settle their dants, the police, the fire depart- differences; to speak their language; to conduct their own affairs, slaughter ment, the hospital staff, the water taxi operator and anyone else who all within the framework of the nation which our forebears assisted in any way. fashioned. is sickening During times of trouble it is Could we want less for ourselves; for our English-speaking Sir. $$$ u.s wonderful to have so many people islands; for the land we share? willing to help. Due to your I've seen many things that make Premium co-operation, Billy is on the way to The next months are going to be difficult. The debates will wax me wonder if mankind deserves recovery. hot and bitter as our parochial prejudices seek to choke us. The Mother Nature. But the senseless 14c Thank you everyone - with all our success of a new constitution rests with all of us. It is not a matter slaughter of dolphins in Japan heart. for the Quebecois or for the Great Central Authority or for the old makes me sick. I think it would be a This Week, IAN AND ELIZABETH good idea not to buy anything DINGWALL maritime provinces. It is a matter for each of us, as Canadians. stamped Made In Japan. says the Salt Spring If we want to shoot our British Columbian mouths off, bear in B. WILLIAMS, Island Chamber 4993 209th St., mind thai the effect could be disastrous for our Canadian well- Box 46, of Commerce. Langley, B.C. May 20, 1980. being. Our future is up to us. Let's think about it before we shout Fulford. about it! May 1 More letters on Page Six Wednesday, May 28, 1980 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Five The Anarchist Referendum result underlines need for new constitution A question of perspective characteristic of Boomchain you On Thursday last President Car- would have to admit he was ter flew over the landscape around graceless. In a rare mood of unanimity on approach to nation building. The Mt. St. Helens. He was obviously This probably accounts for his May 21, the House of Commons nation which emerged, of course, very impressed by the extent of the somewhat eccentric view of the agreed to a motion requesting the Ottawa was Canada. I would like to devastation, and described it as world at large, and particularly if it government to bring in early suggest that today we are facing "making the moon's surface look concerns anything happening in legislation establishing 0 Canada similar circumstances and that the like a golf course." either Israel or Quebec. In this as our national anthem. report circumstances require the same Then in a rather apologetic immediate context of the post-re- In a similar mood, Prime Minis- By JIM MANLY, MP generosity of mind and openness of afterthought, he went on to sug- ferendum situation, therefore, it ter Trudeau and Joe Clark, leader spirit from members of all parties gest that in years to come this was logical to assume that Boom- of the official opposition, and Ed in the House of Commons." would be one of the most visited chain would have his own theory of Broadbent, leader of the New on with the job of producing a new Members from all sides of the sites in North America, rather what was really going on; so, 1 duly Democratic Party, all spoke re- "Made in Canada" constitution. House were pleased when Prime implying that what had happened enquired, and true to form Boom- garding the victory of the federalist Ed Broadbent urged immediate Minister Trudeau indicated his might be redeemed if one only chain has his own theory of what is forces in the May 20 Quebec action on the constitution by refer- desire to include Joe Clark and Ed realized that what in fact had really going on. referendum. Trudeau, Clark and ring to the example of George Broadbent in the delegation to occurred had been the birth of an According to Boomchain, Tru- Broadbent all emphasized that this Brown and Sir John A. MacDonald. discuss the constitution. instant Tourist Attraction which deau and Levesque, while still in victory should not be interpreted as "Over 100 years ago the various NOW IS THE TIME would certainly return handsome school together (Boomchain has a a vote for leaving things the way elements which were not yet On May 20 a majority of people dividends to the local population. thing about going to the same they are. While 60% of the people Canada were in a state of crisis in in Quebec said that they wanted to Now, I suppose, it will be only a school) planned the whole thing voted "Non" to sovereignty-asso- this part of North America. Leaders build their future in a united matter of time until a full-scale down to the last detail. Trudeau ciation, many did so only after at that time responded appropri- Canada. Now is the time for the replica of the U. S. Embassy in would become the prime minister receiving promises of a "renewed ately. The arch political enemies, Canadian parliament to work with Teheran is constructed in Disney- of Canada, and Levesque would be- federalism.'' George Brown and Sir John A. the provinces, territories and na- land. come the premier of Quebec; then, In spite of these promises, 40% MacDonald, came together in an tive people to create a new frame- Win some, lose some Levesque would threaten to secede .of the people of Quebec voted act of great historical reconcili- work in which we can grow and During the course of a radio or separate and would make a hell "Oui"; they wanted to negotiate a ation. Speaking in the legislature in develop as a nation. report of the unhappy plight of the of a fuss about having the citizens new arrangement which would see June 1864, George Brown explain- The task will not be easy. In the residents of the fire zones of of Quebec take a vote on it. the end of Canada's present con- ed - and it was difficult for him to debate over a proper distribution of northern Ontario there was an This would create all sorts of federation. do so - the reconciliation with a powers and responsibilities there account of the evacuation by Cana- fears and worries throughout the WILL NOT GO AWAY point which is so relevant to us in will be sharp differences of opin- dian Hercules aircraft. Great. rest of the country, and when by a While a 60% majority of Que- Canada today. ion. We cannot count on the Some of those many dollars for the good margin the Quebecois vote to bec's citizens voted against Lev- He said that only the most post-referendum mood unanimity military being put to good use. stay in confederation, then Tru- esque's proposal, this vote de- extreme circumstances could just- to continue. But if we cannot be Except that in the middle of the deau would rush through an a- pended upon older people. A ify reconciliation between himself unanimous we can at least be story, and without any comment, mendment to the B.N.A. Act majority of young people had voted and his old opponent and that the serious, responsible and determin- we were introduced to a Major entrenching French language "Oui". The question of sover- circumstance which required that ed. Somebody of the United States Air rights in the constitution to reward eignty-association will not go away were the crises that existed in If we approach our task in that Force, "presently stationed in the people of Quebec, and then unless Canada deals with the basic many parts of the land. frame of mind, I believe that we Canada, and directing the evacua- there would never ever be a way to causes behind the dissatisfaction of NON-PARTISAN APPROACH will be able to develop a renewed tion operation." Obviously a very get French off the Kellogg?; Corn these young people. "The result of that reconciliation federalism for Canada and all its high level of deductive skill is Flakes box. This underlines our need to get was the birth of a non-partisan people. required to explain this little gem, and 1 will give it my very best shot, so here goes: Either I: The major was respon- 'Neither feasible, beneficial, nor permissible' sib/e for the failure of the rescue mission in Iran, and he has been sent to Canada to practice. Or II: He is the commander of Student examines bridge-tunnel proposal the next rescue mission in Iran, and he has been sent to Canada to The proposal to build a bridge- cial nor permissible. have a 20-minute crossing of the Hugh Curtis recently stated: practice. tunnel link between Vancouver Is a new transit system, a Straits of Juan de Fuca. The "The government must guarantee Or III. We won the referendum Island and the mainland has met tunnel-link for Vancouverites feas- inadequacy of the ferry system was that any island the proposed in Quebec, but meanwhile we lost with disapproval of many islands ible? I don't think any justification "proven" on Easter weekend 1980: (bridge-tunnel) touches would be the country, and they haven't got residents. can be made for the cost of such a There was a five-hour wait for protected...that the wishes of the around to telling us about it yet. One objector is a grade 12 project. Two billion dollars plus transport to Vancouver and Vic- residents of those islands would be The Big Time student at Gulf Islands Secondary could install immediate bus ser- toria. fully observed and respected." If you are one of those who could vice, hydroplanes and increased It seems to me that a few facts manage little concern for the School Published here is Marilee It is impossible to observe and Taylor's view of the proposal ferry service to each island, includ- were omitted in these statements. referendum last week you are in respect us if we don't want a bridge ing Vancouver Island. The Queen ofAlbemi was not in and. one is proposed. The six- good company. The syndicated In considering the floating WILL INCREASE YEARLY operation and the C.P.R. ferries A.B.C. Weekly World News High- month feasibility study will be done bridge and tunnel link proposed The cost of a bridge will increase were on strike, leaving all commer- if a province-wide vote is favour- lights did not mention the events in between the mainland and Van- each year, even while it is under cial transport to the British Colum- Quebec. able and won't take account of the couver Island, we must objectively construction, because of interest on bia Ferries. Were not the highways islanders' wishes. With Cream and Sugar examine its factors. Is such a the principal. None of this cost will also busy? the border crossings Boomchain is one of those cha- bridge-tunnel link feasible? Is it be "absorbed easily. Commuters jammed? and the city bridges Can this same province-wide racters who early gravitated to the going to be beneficial? Is it and tourists might pay the suggest- clogged? vote put a four-lane super-highway islands where he, like them, was tolerable? I think not. ed $30 but at this cost it will take Wouldn't it be enjoyable to drive in my backyard to transport Van- always in a state of nature but A comparison between existing almost seventy million crossings to for over 20 miles on a traffic couverites rapidly? I hope not! The never in a state of grace; in fact if and proposed floating bridge-tun- pay the principle loan. congested bridge? I would rather principal concern of the 80's would you were to think of one particular nel transit combinations will evalu- In Japan and Washington the take a relaxing two-hour ferry trip not find this bridge proposal toler- ate the function of one for British rate of payment is intensified to eat my lunch. able either. Everyone should be Columbians. because of the additional people AGITATES PEOPLE prepared to conserve, and building North America's longest floating using the bridges. There exists yet Traffic agitates people, increas- bridges encourages people to use bridge exists in Seattle, Washing- another cost factor! The bridges ing the accident rate. What would their cars. By the time the bridge Signature, ton. Upon completion in 1963 this must have adequate transfer term- you do if you had an accident would be constructed it is possible bridge covered three miles and was inals and connecting highways. half-way across a busy 20-mile the world's gasoline supplies worth $15 million. The land for such terminals and bridge? You would have to be very would be exhausted. address, The proposed bridge between roads must be purchased and patient while waiting for the auth- Vancouver Island and the mainland developed. The public cannot-be orities along with the 10 miles of MORE PRACTICAL will cover at least seven times that expected to utilize a service if it drivers on either side of you. If we designed an immediate, phone number distance, and cost 150 times that isn't easily accessible. A major accident? Such befell adequate passenger transport sys- amount. Natural and man-made disasters the Hood Canal bridge and the tem it would be much more A second, more recent compari- are another element concerning Second Narrows bridge. With a practical. Hydroplanes connecting required son is a tunnel connecting the this "proposal. The route crosses an more complex structure a major to buses, trains or monorails would Japanese islands of Hokkaido and earthquake fault-zone, experiences disaster could result. encourage fast passenger travel, Honchu. A sub-aqueous rail-road strong currents, is in open water With the exception of any future saving fuel and time. Writers of letters to the editor tunnel, located 460 feet beneath prone to storms and in future, accidents, the 20 miles of water Vancouverites may not mind the are reminded that their the sea-bed stretches almost 34 could become a tanker shipping crossed between Galiano and the submissions will not be considered ruin they are imposing on the miles. lane. A project such as this isn't mainland on the B.C. ferries is the Fraser Valley because of over-dev- for publication unless they are STILL NOT COMPLETED feasible for the islands. safest 20 miles you will find in signed, and include an address. In elopment, but Gulf Islanders are Work began on this undersea NO FURTHER AHEAD western Canada. very protective of their unique addition, writers must furnish a channel in 1971, but nine years A bridge-tunnel linkage to the telephone number where they can The million dollars expended for piece of Canada. A bridge for the later is not yet completed, and the research and engineering could islands is not tolerable. By chang- be contacted during the day. Gulf Islands, connecting to Van- cost is compounding itself monthly. prove the bridge an impossibility ing the access, we change the couver Island, is neither feasible, Thus far this tunnel has taken $550 and we wouldn't be any further islands. Because the tourists come beneficial nor permissible. If Dr. D. Richardson of Fulford million, and further expenditures ahead. That money could be used to our islands for their uniqueness Harbour will contact the Driftwood are anticipated. to improve established transport. we will discourage them by chang- I care about the future of this office to identify himself, the editor Historically, with reference to Would such an inter-island junc- 'ing the access. Not only do the beautiful island. I don't think the will be happy to publish his letter. these examples, I feel a floating tion be beneficial? The Vancouver- tourists like the islands in their islands should be destroyed be- bridge link for the Gulf Islands ites feel the ferry system is present state but so do the island- cause Vancouver needs a faster 5:?:W:¥S::«W:WW would be neither feasible, benefi- inadequate and they would like to ers. link to Victoria. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Page Six Report found inaccurate Flea market

Sir, dents in our district who wrote the Saturday The article, "Local Students scholarship qualifying exam and delinquent hummers Score Higher than Average", passed it wrote the English at Fulford which appeared in your paper May placement test as well. Sir. lems including lack of balance 14 contains some inaccurate and/or Secondly, your article states I would like to make use of has been observed in recent; "the average student in this district Islanders who enjoy flea markets misleading statements about the and garage sales are being asked your column to seek support years, while incidence of flying results of the English Placement scored passing marks in compos- for S.O.H.F.T. - an organisa- backwards and nervous hover- ' ition but failed the sentence correc- by the Fulford Hall Committee to test written by grade 12 students at grab their wallets and head for the tion which, although not yet a ing has increased. Gulf Islands Secondary School. tion part of the test." In a wing of the Red Feather hall on Saturday afternoon. Finally it must be stated that Firstly, your article states that subsequent paragraph of the same Campaign, may well become "The English Placement Test was article, the district average score More than 20 tables of wares will one in the near future. Our fermented sugar-water quickly becomes alcoholic, as do the taken by every grade 12 student on each section of the test is given be offered for sale at a flea market society attempts to draw in the province who did not pass and in each case the score is, in at 2 pm. Refreshments in the form attention to the plight of our imbibing hummingbirds, who, having ignored the Bible's the B.C.Scholarship exam in Eng- fact, a passing one. of hot dogs, cookies and coffee will local hummingbirds whose lish composition." This statement Finally, I would like to point out be available. There will be no health, habits and morale are injunction to "look not upon the wine when it is red"are still is not accurate. The English Place- that the scores from the English admission charge. being demoralised by those ment test is taken by any student Placement test are ranked provin- well-meaning people who put more to be pitied than censur- ed. Hovering mindlessly who wishes to write the test or who cially and many students in our If Saturday's market is success- out unlimited hummingbird is planning to attend a post-secon- district were in the 80 and 90 ful, the committee will consider feeders for them. around a glass imitation flower they remind one irresistibly of dary institution of education in percentiles. Our students did, as making it a semi-annual event. The world of the young B.C.In our district, 94% of the the headline of your article an- hummingbird can be a very today's urban youth in front of a television set. grade 12 students wrote the test in nounced, score higher than the beautiful place, full of sunshine, May, 1980; in the rest of the provincial average on all sections of MODERNIZE flowers and blossom, with a Weakened and debilitated by the test and should be congratulat- with busy life in the fields and garden province, however, the level of over-indulgence one final participation does not appear to be ed for their fine performance. sipping nectar as a clearly humiliation awaits them, the SUSAN UNDERWOOD, PROPANE defined work ethic. But for the so high. Your statement also need to hitch a ride south on the implies that those students writing Ganges. delinquent hummer, debased broad back of a migrating May 16, 1980. 537-2233 „ by drink, drugs or the ill health the Placement test did not pass the Canada Goose. B.C. scholarship qualifying Eng- brought on by having the So please help to Save Our environment turned into a Hummingbirds From Them- lish exam. Most students do not welfare state, life has little to selves by joining S.O.H.F.T. write the B.C. scholarship qualify- offer but an early grave. Workers are desperately ing exam. Furthermore, all stu- The Bay Those who feed 'their ' needed to disseminate litera- hummingbirds coloured sugar ture, knock on doors, staff syrup should bear in mind that clinics, give slide shows and red food colouring has been plant more blossom trees and Islanders Window linked with cancer while white flowers. New members of the sugar definitely causes cavities. society receive a rufous-green commended As a result, as local ornithol- button inscribed, "I'm an old at Booth Bay Resort ogists will confirm, few SOHFTY". Sir, hummingbirds have been For further information The Canadian Red Cross Society Gourmet Dining • Licensed Premises observed lately with teeth. write.... is pleased to announce to the Open Thursday through Sunday • Reservations 537-5651 Humans who put a little red citizens of Pender Island the suc- 1Q.1 pill in the water of their feeders VAL HAIGH, cess of their 1980 Door-to-Door are also doing the little Box 106, Campaign. $1,270 was donated in buzzbombs a disservice. A 60% Ganges. this area which is $162 over the Dealer No. 5932 i 'increase in drug-related prob- May 12, 1980. expected amount. Thank you very much citizens of Pender Island for your generous financial support. SAUWDERS Mrs. Jean Hinton, campaign chairperson, and her team of Social services cutbacks dedicated helpers did a wonderful FREE SUPER job in this campaign. On behalf of the Canadian Red Cross Soceity, I DEL/VERY follow military increase would like to commend them for of new cars to the Gulf Islands SUBARU their perseverance and effort. The Canadian Red Cross Society Largest display of Good selection of j Sir, being asked to face cutbacks in USED CARS We have just learned that Can- is indebted to the citizens of NEW CARS social services at a time when with full warranty ada has increased the military Pender Island for helping the people are facing increasing social society in its task of alleviating budget by three per cent after problems due to unemployment "Prices to match every person's pocketbook" pressure to do so was applied by human suffering. and the housing crisis. Cutting ZARDSA DAYA, the U.S.A. on Nato nations during back on social services must neces- the recent Nato meeting in Europe. Director, Financial Resources. Subaru DL 4 Wheel sarily cause more unemployment B.C./Yukon Division, Because we are members of Nato and thus will actually increase Drive Hatchback and N6rad and integrated into the Canadian Red Cross. problems in the economy. April 14, 1980. U.S.A. military machine, Canadian In 1953 President Eisenhower taxpayers are being forced to pay said: "Every gun that is made, at least four billion dollars for every ship that is launched, every Barbara Fallot, R.M.T. . fighter planes. This is on top of the rocket fired signifies in the final annual defence budget which in sense a theft from those who are MASSAGE PRACTITIONER W 1979 was 4.4 billion. Military hungry and not fed, those who are expenditure involves buying for- cold and not clothed. The world in For appointment Colwood — Victoria 474-2211 eign-made equipment and com- arms is not spending money alone, phone 537-5642 HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30-9 pm, Saturday 8:30-6 pm ponents. Even equipment made in it is spending the sweat of its Canada produces few jobs. U.S. labourers, the genius of its scien- government researchers have tists and the hope of its children." MODEL RFS-15 found that each dollar spent on military equipment creates less G.E.DOHERTY, The Gibson Refrigerator employment than a dollar spent in Victoria Coalition for almost any other area in the Disarmament, We economy. 1831 Fern Street, Victoria, B.C. available at the service At the same time Canadians are May, 1980. what we Ganges Appliance Centre sell! 537-9501 J. LANGDON LOGGING LTD. • Includes all phases of 1 0-year logging operation warranty on .compressor • Free estimates of timber (frost-free models) value on your property 5-year • Guaranteed completion date warranty on sealed OPEN: refrigerator parts • References available Tues. - Fri. 9:30-5 2-year Saturday 9:30-12 Phone 653-4327 evenings «„ warranty on all CLOSED parts and labour SUNDAYS MONDAY MODEL RF.ST15. Wednesday, May 28, 1980 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Seven Everything goes Trust examines wide range of zoning in Section 4 Salt Spring Island Trust Commit- within the watersheds or alongside to an appropriate non-commercial tee is studying extensive changes lakes, it was noted at the Trust use. in the Commercial 4 zoning of the committee meeting on Friday after- North Salt Spring Waterworks island. noon in Ganges. would like to see the recommenda- Commercial 4 is that zone which At the most "exaggerated" use tions of the Trust and to make provides for hotels, campsites and it allows up to 58 persons per acre, recommendations, stated Mike resorts. But it also provides for the meeting was told. Larmour. retail stores, restaurants, service Planner Dean Strongitharm sug- It was held over for more stations, business or professional gested that such zones which are information and preparation of ;t offices, barber shops, beauty par- not in active use could be rezoned bvlaw. lours, banks, indoor recreation, bakery or other activities of like nature. Everything goes, trustees learned last week. CEMENT MASON Many Commercial 4 zones are Top Quality Finishing * Floors * Patios * Sidewalks Split lots * Exposed Aggregate Over 20 years experience to be split HARRY WILLIAMSON 537-2322 5 37-9422 (Access) officially R.R. # 1, Ganges nn New bylaw on Salt Spring Island will permit subdivision of specified lots to sizes smaller than permitted in the zones in which they lie. ROY LEE The bylaw has been prepared to regularize split lots. There are 89 PETROLEUMS LTD. lots on the island which are divided into two by the road or highway. Heating Oils Although legally one lot, they Cold, wet trip raises $450 cannot be used as one. The bylaw Bulk Services Driftwood reporter was in one ski, in effort to raise money for will permit splitting into two as For convenience, bills may be complete agreement with one of Gulf Islands Secondary School long as the smaller half is not less paid at Salt Spring Lands these two skiers Monday when he grad class. Although they didnt than three-quarters of an acre. office or mailed to: 653-4414 said he'd "be nuts to do it again" have one spill on 1 hour, 40 minute The new provision still leaves 35 Roy Lee Petroleums Ltd., under the same circumstances. trip, they arrived in Ganges very lots split into components too small-' Box 489, Ganges, B.C. Wayne Jenkins, left, and Rupert cold and very wet. The skiers to conform. Gale circumnavigated Salt Spring raised $450 in pledges from local Island Monday morning - each on businesses, students and friends. NOTICE This week at The Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital

The Annual General Meeting of the above-mentioned organization will be held on the Fernwood School following islands at times and places herein designated.

On Thursday of last week Mrs. in the lead. Saturna Island Community Hall Monday, June 9, 1980, 1:30 pm Jean Shopland of the I.O.D.E. The chess tournament was over a presented three books to our little while ago, but I just did not North & South Render School Hall Monday, June 9, 1980, 3:30 pm school. Lynn Spittle accepted the notice. Well, anyhow, here are the Mayne Island Medical Centre Wednesday, June 11, 1980, 1:00 pm books on behalf of the school champs: Senior, Ken Macpherson; Galiano Island Community Hall Wednesday, June 11,1980, 3:30 pm library. Constable B. Hopp also Grade 7, Ken Macpherson; Grade gave a short history of the NWMP/ 6, Peter Hedgecock; Grade 5, Erin Salt Spring Island Activity Centre, RCMP. Fewings; Grade 4, Justin Williams; Secondary School Monday, June 16, 1980, 8:00 pm By the time you read this I will Grade 3, Mark Nordine. be in Strathcona enjoying myself Well that's all for this week (and AGENDA while everybody else stays home next week since I'll be away) from and slaves away (except for the rest your friendly Fernwood reporter, 1 . To receive the Chairman's Report of the grade sixes). David Bremner. 2. To receive the Financial Report for the year ending March 31, 1980 Last Thursday, May 22, there 3. To receive various reports was a three-way track meet bet- 4. To elect Society members and 4 members to the Board of Management. 3 ween Salt Spring Elementary, members from Salt Spring Island and 1 member from Galiano Island Crofton and Fernwood. Salt Spring Spring Brides was first, Crofton was second and WEDDING SPECIAL 5. Appointment of Auditor Fernwood was third. That was just 6. Any other business that may come from the meeting. practice, wait till you see us at the Vancouver Island Track and Field $80 VOTING PRIVILEGES championships next week. ZONE MEMBERS There will be a Fun Fair on Fresh or silk flowers for Friday, June 13 at Fernwood and your wedding party of 6. Zone members (persons who own land and pay taxes thereon in Zone 1 , Salt Spring Island, games and a play by Shakespeare Garden Fairc Zone 2 - North and South Fender Islands and Prevost Island, Zone 3 - Saturna Island, with a cast of 10's. Florist Samuel Island, Zone 4 - Mayne Island, Zone 5 - Galiano Island, or spouses of such persons) We have formed a floor hockey O who had made written application for membership in the Society. UMnDMMn Valcourt Centre league with three teams. At the OFCMMM, moment the Fernwood Flyers are ••— Applications will be made available prior to the call to order of the Annual Meeting. Applications are currently available at the Hospital's Business Office.

ANNUAL MEMBERS Chez Suzanne (a) Members who have paid $ 1 .00 for membership during the year 1 980 to June 9th/1 6th, 1980 as applicable. —the home of beautiful hair— (b) Any person not owning property on the Gulf Islands and not currently being an Annual Suite 103, Valcourt Centre Member but who desires to be an ANNUAL MEMBER and vote at the 1980 Annual Meeting must make application one month before said meeting and should apply to the Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Administrator, Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital, Ganges, B.C. Annual Meetings will be held between June 9th and June 1 6th, 1 980. The membership fee is $1 .00. This notice We are not satisfied does not apply to landowners or spouses of such persons. until you are satisfied! Signed. M. Pinteau, Secretary OA,P,'s 10% OFF Board of Management For an appointment phone Sylvia at 537-9521 tfn 21-3 Page Eight GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Water district aid, transit, Curator of botany speaks to garden club By Optimist gardens in the natural state. policing topics of interview Next month we are to visit A well attended meeting of the Vancouver gardens as a group, then on July 16 our picnic will be BY BRIAN SOBER Salt Spring Island Garden Club was entertained by the curator of held at Mr. and Mrs. W. Luth's Public criticism is bound to make residence. most government officials cautious botany at the B.C.Provincial Mus- eum, Dr. Ogilivie. Our next show will feature when speaking with the press, and gladiolus and dahlia on August 9 Driftwood's interview last week Speaking on wild flowers for and there will be classes for the with islands MLA Hugh Curtis was gardens and landscaping, he made novice so new exhibitors may enter no exception. us aware of the beautiful trees, two new lily classes. This show Although reluctant to talk spec f- shrubs and flowers all native to our promises to be equal to if not better ically about such matters as ferry own province, from the large Doug- than last year's success. fares and disputes between loggers las fir to the dainty alpine and rock We urge more members to take and others, Curtis did offer a report plants. He stressed the need to part at these shows if we are to that at times contained substance preserve these plants and, if keep them active and worthy of the other than his personal opinion. possible, to keep a part of our own effort required to organize them. The funding of improvement districts, a great concern of the North Salt Spring Waterworks District, is a matter in which Curtis We apologize to all our customers said he was very interested. He has advocated that improvement dist- for any inconvenience caused ricts turn over their assetf. to while our taxis were out of service. regional districts, which would then receive additional grant mon- ey. Thank you But that has not been greeted favorably by the water districts for your continued support. which lobbied to preserve their existing status. As minister of mended to the attorney-general and the regional districts; areas finance, the fate of the indepen- that the police force on the Gulf such as zoning where there is an dent water districts lies solely in Islands be increased. overlapping of jurisdiction." Curtis' hands. 'ALARMED' Scotia Taxi SEE NEXT FALL A day spent on Galiano during Curtis agreed with the sugges- Bearing in mind the health of the the recent long weekend helped tion that Salt Spring Island possibly B.C. economy and the fact that convince Curtis of the need for a demands more government atten- there are several hundred improve- police detachment on each of the tion than \frhat is normally expected Randal/ Simpson, ment districts in the province, islands. He said he was "really from a rural B.C. community. This Manager. Curtis said he would see what he alarmed" at the number of people is due, he said, to the lack of a could do next fall to provide the he saw on the island and the mood municipal council. But, he added, needed assistance. of the people leaving the island. "I am in no way advocating The transit levy was another "They were obviously out to incorporation for Salt Spring. matter that the minister was not have a very noisy weekend. My afraid to expound upon. mail suggests that the problem of "If incorporation becomes an His opinion, which he has ex- the increasing crime rate is more issue on the island I would keep my presse^ to tVve reg>ona\ board, is acute on the Outer Gulf Islands. opinion to myself. It's difficult to GULF ISLAND LOGGING that Port Renfrew, Jordan River It's sad but true; there is a need for take a side when a community is and the Gulf Islands be excluded permanent policing there." split on an issue. How do you • Select logging from the levy until the people of Curtis was asked if he sympath- decide what is right or wrong? It's those areas are provided with easy ized with those people who oppose not my duty to inject myself in a • Free estimates access to bus service. development on the islands. controversy. My only comment is • Top stumpage paid What action could the islands "I am supportive of the concept that the island would have to take if they are not excluded from of the Islands Trust; I hope that decide by referendum the incorpor- • Owner-operators the transit tax area? partially answers your question. ation question." "If a resolution for exclusion is Development on any of the Gulf • Large or small jobs passed at the regional board level, Islands has to be very carefully Curtis insists that helping indiv- that resolution would by necessity controlled and regulated, other- iduals with their problems is "what come before cabinet, at which time wise special lifestyles would be politics is all about". DAN or PAT I would support it." lost. The islands will grow and "Whether the problems people Curtis said he is not convinced develop, it's just a matter of degree have are with government or AKERMAN that there are enough residents in and extent. The opportunity for personal, my home phone is listed the outlying areas of the regional people who are there to carry on and 1 enjoy helping people when I 653-4539 653-4352 district who would use a bus every their livelihoods-has to be permit - can." day.' If that changes, then levy the ted." tax, he said. DECISION SOON He cited the small logging The application by the B.C. Ferry industry as an example of accept- Corporation for a rate increase is able industrial growth. still before cabinet, and a decision Looking at local government, can be expected soon. Soon could Curtis said, his ministry has re- Blue be next September, Curtis said. commended that the tax levy for Heron Dining Curtis believes a moderate rate the Islands Trust not be increased Room Hours: increase is only justifiable because and that the Trust not be granted costs are rising "drastically". In his any increase in power in the near 5.00 pm-9.00 pm his opinion it would be fair to all future. Mon. thru Sun. British Columbians if fares in- creased a small amount. And, he COULD BE EXPANDED added, he believes the government "It's possible that the Islands should cushion the cost of the Trust's authority could be gradu- service by subsidization. ally expanded in the future, but at What the increase was likely to present I think the Trust is carrying be, he refused to speculate. The out its role quite effectively. Bill FULFORD INN matter, he said, was before cabinet Vander Zalm will be introducing last week but had to be postponed legislation regarding all local gov- because of other matters. ernments which I believe will Weekend Suppertime Special As a result of visits to the eliminate certain areas of abra- islands. Curtis said he has recom- siveness between the Islands Trust Half Roast Spring Chicken served with oven-roasted potatoes, vegetable, Salad Bar and Dessert. Bangert & Van Mecl For your entertainment BUILDERS & DESIGNERS Friday and Saturday ... OF DISTINCTIVE HOMES Serg is his name! Come stay with us at the Fulford Inn, 537-5692 or 537-9657 if •-/•• .-••*> at the head of Fulford Harbour — FULLY APPOINTED ROOMS — 21-1 Wednesday, May 28, 1980 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Nine FOXGLOVE'S Annual Farm & Garden SALE May 29 — June 4

POTTED PEONIES $100 ea. Reg. $3.29 FREE CHICKS (while they last) Comet Cockerels Watch Tom cry! 40% EASY TO RAISE! Children must be accompanied OFF! by an adult. DISPOSABLE Jackson & Perkins or SATURDAY ONLY! Flashlights Windmill roses. NO LIMIT! Bright, clearlight. Rugged, convenient for pocket or auto. POTTERY Flymo "Korkware" ea. from Germany. $1.49 SALE! Many styles and sizes Purchase a Flymo and **** receive in addition: it - 2 gal. gas can floats Save 40%! Fish Fertilizer - $25°° Nursery ***** 2 Kg. PACIFIC FISH Certificate no Reg. $2.95 Last Chance on scalping

Sale adjustabl*******e $245 cutting height TREES

************ Buy before Garbage Cans Garden Tools we pot and Hand Trowel or Cultivator, STRONG GALVANIZED " CANS WITH LIDS- 10 gal. Save 30%! for Feed or Seed Storage $.99 Only $895 BAMBOO LADIES' Metake - fast growing Potted - - Ready to Plant INVEST! GARDEN GLOVES in a lined 10% OFF! VEST * O */ a pair for cool evenings (While they last/ 20% OFF! Garden & Nursery Advice Free Tony's back to help you with any problems - pencils for all! Saturday, May 31st. Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Page Ten GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Donna Harding, Charles Baines Couple plead for help in are married at Ladysmith fighting motorcycle races Salt Spring Island couple plea- The committee will investigate Contributed of flowers to match. corsage. ded with the Island Trust Commit- the complaint and refer back to BY DEVINA BAINES The flowers, mostly silk, were The groom was attended by Reg tee last week to take action in the earlier files on the complaint. A pretty wedding of interest to done by Ladysmith Florist. Hume of Nanaimo. Blackburn Lake race track contro- The use has been protested for Gulf Islanders took place on May The mother of the bride wore a The ushers were Howard Hard- versy. years, said Mrs. Thomas. 17 when Charles Harry Baines, dusty rose lace dress and rose ing of North Vancouver, John "We object to the continued use "If we lived on Sunset Drive we eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry corsage, and mother of the groom Silvey of Galiano Island, and Rod of watershed property as a motor- could get rid of the track and the Baines of North Galiano, was wore aqua green with peach rose Thompson of Sidney. cycle race track," said W. Thomas, dump," she charged. married to Donna Louise Harding, The bride was given in marriage of Blackburn Lake. only daughter of Mrs. Margaret by her brother, David, of White His wife, Marion, later interrup- Choose a safe place Harding of North Vancouver and Rock. ted the meeting with a recording of The Red Cross recommends the late Vern Harding. Members The reception was held at St. the noise they hear from their that you swim in a supervised area. The wedding took place at St. Mary's Hall. Dinner was catered home. If that's impossible, choose a place John's Anglican Church in Lady- prepare for by the Native-Daughters Post No. They have had no satisfaction in that you know is safe or have smith, with Rev. E. Eden officiat- 7, and music was supplied by discussions with the owner, said checked for drop-offs, currents, ing. Frank and Sylvia Fissel of North Thomas. firm bottom or undertow. The bride wore white trilobal convention Vancouver. satin and georgette with a semi- During the evening the Diamond SSISSSS^S^So-^JS^Z^^^^*^*:* wreath of flowers in her dark hair Squares of Ladysmith and Swing- and carried a bouquet of white silk BYWAY-LESS ing Singles of Vancouver gave an roses and lily of the valley. Mayne Island TOPS ladies have exhibition of square dancing. Call- She was attended by Pat Win- been busy the past few weeks er was Brent Besse. SALE/ ship of North Vancouver as maid of sewing their white skirts, blouses Sol Bodegas of Hawaii sang The honour and Beverly Brubaker of and light royal blue vests to be Hawaiian Wedding Song. Peaches & Cream Tahsis, Janet Linquist of Langley worn at functions when they attend Toast to the bride was given by Ladies & Children's Wear and Mrs. Penny Rader of North the PRD convention at Kamloops her uncle, Howard Atkinson of Vancouver, all dressed in cotton May 23 and 24. North Vancouver. ONE DAY ONLY SALE - skirts of green and blue with light Twelve of their 15 active mem- The happy couple spent a short lilac blouses, white hats with bers will join approximately 1,500 honeymoon touring on Vancouver i all items Some items matching trim, all carrying mauve other TOPS and KOPS from all Island. ! in the store already discounted and white flowers. over B.C. For something old, the bride The little flower girl, Tara Hard- The Mayne Island club is also wore a necklace that had belonged ! reduced 20% 30%-50% ing, had a dress of the same making plans for a forthcoming to her great grandmother and the material with white pinafore of visit from the two TOPS clubs of something borrowed was her moth- Remember. . . cotton eyelet carrying a tiny basket Salt Spring Island in early June. er-in-law's engagement ring, and Ladies interested in joining this the blue garter. One day only - Saturday, May 31 group may call either the leader, Pat Dawson, 539-5583 or co-leader Maude Smith at 539-5761. Players in They will welcome you sincerely at their meetings held every Wed- nesday at 9.30 am at Sally Bur- final week den's residence. of rehearsal The Salt Spring Players are in the final week of rehearsal of George Bernard Shaw's one-act comedy Village Wooing, which was selected in early April to represent the South Vancouver Island Zone at Mainstage 80, the provincial drama festival to be held in Courtenay next week. The local production, featuring FURNISH NGS Pat Desbottes and Michael Hayes, is directed by David Fitchew and staged by Reg Taylor. It will be presented on opening night of the festival, Tuesday, June, 3, with entries from the other eight region- AUTO INSURANCE? al zones being presented through- CALL ME out the rest of the week. The LEN LARSON — AGENT Courtenay Little Theatre is host for For I.C.B.C. plates the festival. and insurance Dress rehearsal for the Players' GULF ISLANDS production will be at 8.30 pm Sunday, June 1 in Mahon Hall. The INSURANCE LTD. public, and particularly those who Lancer Building, Ganges, B.C. missed the play's local run in late Phone 537-2939 SERVING GALIANO April, is invited on a first come, 1st & 3rd Friday each month first served basis. Fifty seats will Phone 539-2421 be available.

Now in Stock! OVERSTUFFED SOLID WOOD 5 PCE LOVESEAT NEST of TABLES DINETTE SET Vapona No-Pest Strips Sale Price Was $498 Sale Price Was $488. Sale Price Was $248.80 * kill flies & mosquitoes indoors for $ 95 95 up to 4 months NOW 350 NOW »359 NOWM69 for home/farm use SOFA, CHAIR ORIGINAL Vapona no-pest strips will keep the four-legged & LOVESEAT TRADE INS OIL PAINTINGS pests out of your house all summer . . . Sale Price Was $1088 URGENTLY Sale Price Was $169.95 (all you'll have to worry about is the $ 95 NEEDED $ 95 two-legged variety) NOW 899 NOW 99 STORE HOURS: Ganges Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Western Drug Mart 10:00 til 5:30 Hours: 9:30—6:00, Mon.—Sat. Box 100, Ganges, B.C. VQS IEO

KEITH RAMSEY 537-5534 LES RAMSEY 21-1 100 Valcourt Centre, Ganges 537-5333 Wednesday, Maiyy 28. 19800 GULF ISLANDS IDRIFTWOOD Page Eleven 70th anniversary marked Windsor facing court action ^••••••••••••••^•••HL^A^ .a*.* over use of island property

Islands Trust will initiate court Voice from the back of the hall action against a Salt Spring Island told the committee she would like | man. Bill Windsor, alleged to be to know, more about it. operating a business in a residen- tial area. "He was there before the houses were there." she stated. Bud Kreissl reported that the "You'll never win," called out matter has dragged out for a long Betty Delmonico. time. There have been complaints from the neighbours and one "Much as I respect your opi- neighbour has threatened to take nions." retorted Chairman John the Islands Trust to court if no Rich. "I also respect the opinion of action is taken. the Trust solicitor." The Trust is wasting the taxpa- Members of the audience came yers' money, persisted Mrs. Del- into the debate. monico. Sitka Tree Service • Dangerous Trees Removed Girl Guides, Brownies and red maple tree in commemoration parents and children met at St. • Topping •Falling •Limbing Pathfinders congregated at of the organization's 70th anni- George's Parish Hall for a party. • T.V. Antennas • Site Preparations Portlock Park Saturday to plant versary in Canada. After ceremony 629-3522 Along with the rest of the Nanaimo where her sister, Wini- Eleanor Deacon, Mrs. Margaret Chris Miles country, Salt Spring Island's Brow- fred New, had staged a Guide Croft, Miss Betty Gait, Mrs. Marie FULLY INSURED nies, Girl Guides and Pathfinders company. Miss New^has received Dyck and Mrs. Daphne Bradley. "Serving the Gulf Islands" celebrated the 70th birthday of the Medal of Merit and the Silver Also in keeping with the anni- their organization last Saturday. Fish, two of the highest awards versary celebrations, packets of A Canadian red maple tree was given by the organization. special Girl Guide yellow zinnia planted at Portlock Park, following Other guests at the party includ- seeds have been distributed to which evfciryone gathered at St. ed the Rev. John Bailey and Mrs. members all across Canada. The George's Parish Hall for a party. SPEED BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION Bailey; Mrs. Jean Hoskin, Akaela members will plant the seeds in Box 1003, Ganges, B.C. Micaele Maddison was enrolled of the Ganges Cub Pack; and public parks and gardens as part of as a Brownie and was given the former Salt Spring Guiders Mrs, their celebration. honour of cutting the birthday cake Jack: 537-9750 with Miss Ida New, the guest of honour. DUTCH BEAUTY SALON Gordon: 653-4234 SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1961 A resident of Greenwoods, Miss *We pierce ears *Try our European Steam Permanent New shared her memories with the Lower Ganges Rd. - Across from telephone building * NEW HOMES * ADDITIONS audience. Joining Guides in Eng- land in 1911, she came to Canada Open Tues. - Sat. 9-5 OQ*1 1 * FOUNDATIONS * ROOFING „ in the spring of 1914 to live in Closed Mondays "fcO I CAROLEE'S 40% OFF

PRESSES SALE Sale Ends June 4, 1980 SKIRT Plus Lots of SUITS PANT In Store BLOUSES SUITS Specials & SLACKS AT GREAT SAVINGS!!! McPhillips Ave 9:30 to 5:00 Monday to Saturday 537-5844 •mm ' »-.,-.- •-•*».. ••« Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Page Twelve GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD A name in a flash SHOP AT HOME

SALT SPRING MERIT CABINETS SELECTIVE LOGGING SERVICES Solid Oak Fronts Scotia Taxi Attractive new styles & tones Offers land owners an opportunity to GARBAGE FREE ESTIMATES - INSTALLATIONS obtain revenue without destroying the Ask for information about COLLECTION JENN-A1R — THERMADOR — CHAMBERS land's development or resale potential. and other quality appliances References, top market prices. 653-4618 SERVICE D.A. SMITH - GEN. CONTRACTING LTD Nanaimo 754-6606 Collect 537-5821 653-4695 after 5.30 pm WALTER HUSER & SONS QUALITY HOMES DRYWALL K.M. Akerman CONSTRUCTION Green-Lor Residential and Commercial Salt Spring Interiors INSULATION •QUALITY HOMES 'ADDITIONS 'DESIGNING Free Estimates Construction 'RENOVATIONS 'FINISHING WORK ^ 30 years experience Texture $500 grant if your house Wilf Taylor 537-2155 *Professional Machine Taping was built before 1961 3en Greenhough 537-5034 537-2385 after 5.00 pm 537-2590 653-4228 R.R.I Robinson Rd., Ganges R.R. 1 Tripp Rd. Ganges, B.C. INTER-ISLAND J & A Pallot La Fortune Contrac Ltd. Oil Burner EXCAVATING Box 507, Ganges Electric Box 101, Fulford Harbour Service* Perc Tests, Septic Fields, QUALITY HOMES JOHN COTTRELL Certified Class A Excavating, Foundations & Framing Certified Electrical Contractor Driveways, Etc. Oil Burner Mechanic Quality Heat Specialists Call Ken at 537-5345 eves. 537-9314 537-5615 653-4435 Box 226, Ganges Box 328, Ganges Government Certified Tired of the mud? Lancer Contracting Ltd. Contractors M. HOGAN w&w Masonry Looking forward to the dust? Commercial — Custom Homes Electric FOR ALL YOUR Fireplaces — Brick 537-5453 or 653-4437 ELECTRICAL NEEDS Block — Stone — Tile NOT NECESSARY! Office: Lancer Bldg., Lower Ganges Road Walter Fallot 537-5340 Call Duncan Paving for a free estimate! BOX 352, GANGES 537-5642 Box 387, Ganges, B.C. P.O. Box 82, Ganges OVJNCAN PAVING LTD. Y Asphalt Paving Fully Guaranteed D.A. SMITH Nothing too small or large This space could be RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL General Contracting Ltd, "Quick Completions" NEW HOMES, ADDITIONS YOURS! FREE ESTIMATES RENOVATIONS, FRAMING Large or Small Jobs — Contract or Hourly 12 years experience Call Driftwood now: Phone 748-2531 Bo Ph. 653-4695 after 5.30 pm 537-2211 or 537-2613 and ask for Bill Wallis Duncan, B.C. P.O. Box 1026, Ganges, B.C. Painting P. & B. STEVE WAWRYK Dave's & PLUMBING *StUCCO TAYLOR'S '•9783 3rd Street. Bulldozing Drilling *Fireplaces NORTH END Decorating Sidney. B.C.' TEMMEL & * •EXCAVATING & * Dry wall PLUMBING VOLQUARDSEN DO IT YOURSELF •DRIVEWAYS Serving all the islands *SHALE—GRAVEL Commercial & Residential 653-4239 PLUMBING MART Blasting 30 years experience 8.30 - 5.30 Mon. - Fri 537-9275 537-2301 Ben Taylor RR1 North Beach Rd. 537-5188 8.30 - 5.00 Saturday Box 131, Ganges R.E. Caspar Gan es 656-2514 537-2618 537-9352 « ADAMS, MANN, DAISY Salt Spring HINCHEY & CO. Ken Byron Plumbing Certified HOLDINGS & Plumbing General Accountants * LAND CLEARING Excavating Jacuzzi Pumps 2412D Beacon Avenue * SUBDIVISIONS *SEPTIC TANKS & FIELDS ART MUNNEKE Sidney, B.C. Supplied and Installed Pumps 656-5551 Call Norman Twa DAVID RAINSFORD 653-4284 912-1175 Douglas St. 537-2882 Evenings Victoria, B.C. 537-9319 Box 18, RR 1, Box 393, Ganges 537-2013 Fulford Harbour SPEED BROTHERS the Gulf Islands H.L. REYNOLDS Bulldozing ROY W. WHEATLEY •TRUCKING PLUMBING & Roofing Septic Ltd. •LAND CLEARING WATER HEATING Box 1033, Ganges Landscapes •BULLDOZING Shakes - Shingles - Duroid Garden Service 537-9353 •GRAVEL *SHALE *FILL •ROAD BUILDING Render Island: JACUZZI PUMPS Commercial - Residential Jack 537-9750 Ross-Smith Ltd.: 629-3573 537-5691 Dan Akerman Gordon — 653-4234 Mayne Island: Mayne Inn: 539-2632 Box 284, Ganges 537-2722 Salt Spring - Galiano 653-4539 Box 898, Ganges Mayne - Pender TV SALES & SERVICE Simpson's Appliance The House Hitachi GERRY COERS Custom Service to Cabinets Repairs! Tiddlers all makes PAINTING By contract our hourly House cleaning services 537-2943 Mouat's Mall •INTERIOR CUSTOM CABINETS •EXTERIOR INTERIOR FINISHING Usually same-day service to most major Phone FRAMING appliances anywhere in the Gulf Islands Don's Radio 537-2989 537-2034 653-4642 &T.V. Peter Melancon 653-4335 Division of Perkins Electronics Wednesday, May 28, 1980 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Thirteen Handy guide to local services SHOP AT HOME GULF ISLAND Rent A Car • Insurance GULF COAST MATERIALS DECORATING Daily, Weekly, Serving the Gulf Islands: Salt Spring - Galiano - Monthly Rates. ALL CLASSES OF Mayne - Fenders SHOP OFFICE HOURS: INSURANCE • READY MIX Valcourt Centre 9 am to 4.30 pm • WASHED GRAVEL 537-2611 P.O. Box 540, • REINFORCING STEEL Carpets - Lino - Hardwood Flooring! Monday thru Friday Rainbow Road B.C. • DRAIN TILE Box 72, Ganges,BC Ceramic Tile - Wallcoverings - Paint 537-5527 • BAGGED CEMENT I Draperies - Expert floor layer - Paper • CONCRETE PRODUCTS Hanger - Tile Man PITTSBURGH SALTSPRING 537-2752 PAINTS INSURANCE AGENCIES 1972 LTD. Salt Spring Island Glass "UPHOLSTERING ROB'S Since 1975 Serving ALL the islands "DRAPERIES ODD JOBS "HOUSE, AUTO & BOAT GLASS "SLIPCOVERS Hang storm windows "SCREENS & AWNINGS (Custom made) Gulf Islands Free estimates - Free Split and stack wood •MIRRORS CUT TO FIT WALL OR FRAME pick-up on any Gulf Island Turn gardens 'ALUMINUM STORM WINDOWS (Inside or outsideT I Water Taxi Ltd. DANISH Salvage removed "DOUBLE GLAZED CONVERSIONS Yard clean-up "STAINED GLASS - LEADED WINDOWS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE TRADESMAN Paint houses Dennis Marshall — Journeyman Glazier 537-9245 Will do inside work It no answer phone collect Mouat's Mall 537-9298 Tues.-Sat. 10 - 5 Jack Hughes 537-2510 Ganges 383-7621 537-2989 Ganges HARBOURS HEAVY BULLDOZING Gulf Island Window Cleaners 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Auto Marine END MARINA • Land clearing • Excavating • JANITOR SERVICE > Subdivision Developing • Ponds • For all your Boating and CARPETS STEAM CLEANED Biking Needs BACKHOE SERVICE We also offer: CALL HEDGEHOG FARMS HONDA & JOHNSON • Carpet Guard Treatment Laurie Hedger 537-9311 537-2932 537-9841 Ganges Appliance Centre POPEYE * Professional Dry clean ing * Weekly Laundry Service BACKHOE, Authorized Dealer for •BOATS SPEED OUEEN. GIBSON, Boat Tops * Repairs and Alterations • MOFFAT, MCCLARY *MOTORS * Steamex Rentals DRILLING, New & Reconditioned Appliance •TRAILERS Formerly Cliff's Boat Tops SALES * Drapery Specialists FREE DELIVERY •CHAINSAWS Live Bait Tanks -Windows PRECISION We provide service Soft Tops - Cushions on appliances purchased drycleaners ltd. BLASTING from our store. Box 555, Ganges Fulfotd-Ganges Rd. 537-9501 Tues. - Sat. Opm TIKI - Frl 9:30 - 5:00 537-2154 or653-4667 8.30 - 5.00 537-2241 SERVICES Op«n Silurday 9:30 - noon Percolation Tests Septic Tank Systems Bill's Engine Repairs Like New Again! A.B.C. Carpet andi Drainage Fields PETER'S DON IRWIN'S 'Insulated' Water Lines Shell Service Cleaning Ltd. Land Clearing/ APPLIANCE •Automotive Repairs Landscaping •Autobody Claims Collision & *Guaranteed quality workmanship Swimming Pool REPAIRS •Lawnboy Lawnmowers * Modern steam cleaning equipment Excavations Enquiries or Service Advice "Homelite Chainsaws Repairs Ltd. *Reasqnably priced Building Sites Desmond Crescent Call Access 24-HOUR TOWING Commercial & Residential Driveways Behind Windsor Plywood High Bank Beach Access 537-9231 or 537-2023 days For Free Estimate and Appointment Call 537-2513 GULF ISLANDS 478-4712 collect 537-2428 Night calls Salt Spring Drycleaners Ltd. 537-2241 LOWEST PRICES The blacks are blacker than the ace of spades. DUNBAR Marcotte's Garage Autowreckers LANDS HOUSE PLANS The whites are whiter than any sheet. Design & Drafting COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR SERVICE And it's sharper than King Arthur's sword, Excalibur. LIMITED Gary B. Duncan STEAM CLEANING Building Designer 537-9612 24hrs. WELDING WHA T IS IT? We are reliable 537-9201 24-HOUR TOWING SERVICE A Driftwood photocopy, of course! Box 647 Ganges, B.C. 537-9423 Gil Marcotte 537-2211 Ganges Auto Marine Ltd. KINMAC WELDING SALT SPRING bobcat SERVICE 825 MODEL Portable & Shop • Septic Fields • Ditching • Hauling * Wheel Alignment & Balance Reasonable Rates • Landscaping • Back-Filling * Complete Brake Overhaul * Valve Grind Equipment Dan McKinnon, prop. R.R. # 1, Robinson Road Greg Coles: 537-9422 days * Ignition Tune Up 653-4519 eves * Lube, Oil, Filters 537-5225 * Superior Muffler PLANT AN AD... Matthews Bobcat Service In... VANDORT Call Jack R.R. #1, Mansell Rd. DRIFTWOOD 537-5509 Ganges, B.C. AND • Septic fields • ditching • WATCH Wood B.C.A.A. Calls 537-5509 Nights 537-2872 or 537-9883 • landscaping • driveways • IT • backfilling • etc. • GROWI Window 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Phone Blain 537-5724 eves. & Door rtn Bruce Fiander Salt Spring Gulf Island Trucking & Aggs Inc. Mouat's Mall YOUR IMPERIAL Petroleum Box 47, Ganges, B.C. •Stove Oil Products Ltd. * Trucking * Pitrun * Peagravel 11:30 — 5 •Furnace Oil (GANGES MARINA) * Screened %" Gravel * 1W Drainrock * Fieldrock Driftwood •Marine Dock •MARINE FUELS * %" Drainrock * Sand Tues. — Sat. •RESIDENTIAL AGENT *lce 537-5331 537-2211 537-2613 •COMMERCIAL 537-9452 53^-5402 537-9812 537-5312 Office Ron - eves. Box 250, Ganges, B.C. Box 347, Ganges Eves.: 537-9209 or 537-9849 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Page Fourteen. Maple Bay folk look at Down Through the Years island with fear for sea Log dumping and storage has by ratepayers of Maple Bay to .With Driftwood been the subject of heated debate Hugh Curtis, Islands MLA. on Salt Spring Island. Residents expressed concern over the depredation made on their turkey, salad, celery, cranberry The heat has spread. FIVE YEARS AGO the newly formed Leo Qub is_ A recent meeting of the Maple waters by the log dumping and The islands wfll not be included staging its first venture. It is the sauce, etc., was delightful. A most storage on both sides of Burgoyne artistic menu and program, the Bay Ratepayers Association heard in a meat inspection area in the first annual Caterpillar Day. Event some beefs about log dumping at Bay and along the shoreline of Salt near future. Department of agricul- will be staged in Ganges at_l pm on menu featuring a Japanese motif, had been prepared by the students. Burgoyne Bay. Spring Island. ture spokesman on Monday told Saturday. People and caterpillars Maple Bay, on Vancouver Is- The ratepayers expressed regret Driftwood that no initiating action will be welcomed. Entry fee is 25 Grace was said by Terry Newman and the toast to the queen given by land, lies across Stuart Channel that the activities at Welbury Bay will be taken until October. The cents to cover all categories. There had been transferred to Burgoyne Ian Shopland. from Burgoyne Bay. speaker was not certain that any will be prizes for the fastest The channel just isn't wide Bay to the detriment of the shores action in October would incor- caterpillar, the most beautiful cat- enough, according to a letter sent across the channel. porate the islands into the prog- erpillar and the largest number of Salt Spring Island High School, ram. caterpillars. Caught any caterpil- getting most of their points from Forest fires broke out on two lars yet? runners, won the Sooke-Saanich- islands this week. On Sunday Salt Spring Island inter-district LEGAL SERVICES afternoon a Forestry helicopter was Man who has never played track and field meet at Victoria AT YOUR DOCK used to put out a two-acre fire on^ lacrosse is organizing lacrosse for High School Saturday. It marked MV. "Gulf Adviser" Mount Maxwell. On Monday thej youngsters. Behind the lacrosse the first time that coach Jim (EX "Glory Be") forestry crews from Langford drive is Geoff Rowland. He has Wickens' team had ever won the brought a Galiano fire under never played the game, but he Kinsmen Trophy, emblematic of Williams, Davic & Co, control. figures it is a good game for the championship. Salt Spring 170 Craig St., Duncan Labour dispute at a Fraser Valley youngsters in the off-season from amassed 106 points, 16 more than cold storage plant has already other games. Even the soccer fans runner-up Mount Newton. telephone 746-7121 ruined a vast quantity of pork. are interested. Soccer coaches have Agriculture Minister David Stupich undertaken to sweat up on the referred to the dispute during his game and coach the youngsters. participation in a panel discussion in Ganges on Friday evening. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO There has been a dispute for 13 weeks and the pork in the plant has 'GREENWOODS' The fish story to end all happen- is one year old. now reached the end of its storage ed down at the boat basin last period. A portion of it will have to weekend, when an 18 lb., 2 oz. Friendsand relatives of the Greenwoods Community are cordially be destroyed and the poultry and spring salmon jumped on to the invited to our Birthday Party between the hours of 2:30 pm and turkey in the plant is reaching a dock just in front of a visiting 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 4th, 1980. critical stage. cruiser. The occupants, visitors from Vancouver, in their boat the TEN YEARS AGO Kitten F hearing the scramble Caught any good caterpillars jumped out of their boat and lately? You'd better! On Saturday despatched the monster by hitting it over the head with a broom. NOTICE The excellent crowd that turned out for the Fulford May Day Parade The Gulf Islands on Monday were not disappointed. Among the many fine floats on display were two that were design- Intermediate & Personal Care Society L^^^•- •"*• G** —— — N;JV_ ed and decorated by local young Village Specialty people. "Fun in the Sun on Salt The Annual General Meeting of the above-mentioned organization will be held on the Spring", a fine island promotional following islands at places herein designated, immediately following the Lady Minto Gulf Cafe' float, was entered by Rhonda Islands Hospital Annual Meeting. at the foot of Ganges Hill Byron; Janan Beech and Norman Twa were instigators of the Best Saturna Island Community Hall Monday, June 9, 1980 Comic Float - a Morris "Polise North and South Fender School Hall Monday, June 9, 1980 Car" complete with a very beauti- ICECREAM Mayne Island Medical Centre Wednesday, June 11,1980 PIZZA ful convict Norma Ackerman. Con- Galiano Island Community Hall gratulations to these energetic Wednesday, June 11,1980 ICE CREAM young islanders who help make Salt Spring Island Activity Centre, CAPUCCINO Secondary School ICE CREAM May Day such a success. Monday, June 16, 1980 CAKE TWENTY YEARS AGO ICE CREAM The graduation ceremonies for AGENDA OPEN: the 1960 class of the Salt Spring 1. To receive the President's report. Elementary High School, held Fri- Sunday-Thursday 2. To receive the Financial Report for the year ending March 31, 1980. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm day, May 27 at Mahoh Hall, Friday & Saturday commenced with a banquet held in 3. To elect 3 members to the Board of Trustees, 2 members from Salt Spring 11:00 am - 1:00 am the United£hurch Hall, excellently Island and one member from Galiano Island. Summer hours start June 6 organized by the Evening Circle. 4. Appointment of Auditor. Thetables were tastefully decorat- 5. Special Resolutions will be presented to amend the Constitution and 537-2777 2, ed and the cold collation of roast Bylaws. A copy of the revisions is available for inspection at the hospital or by contacting Outer Island Board members. 6. Any other business that may come from that meeting. Ganges Harbour VOTING PRIVILEGES ZONE MEMBERS Zone members (persons who own land and pay taxes thereon in Zone 1 - North Salt Spring, Groceries Ltd. ^ Zone 2 - South Salt Spring Island, Zone 3 - North and South Pender Islands and Prevost Island, Zone 4 - Saturna Island and Samuel Island, Zone 5 - Mayne Island, Zone 6 - Galiano OPEN ALL DAY — EVERY DAY Island, or spouses of such persons) who had made written application for membership in the society. Applications will be made available prior to the call to order of the Annual Meeting. Applications are currently available at the Hospital's Business Office.

Top Quality ANNUAL MEMBERS (a) Members who have paid $1.00 for membership during the year 1980to June 9th/16th, Fresh Food 1980 as applicable. (b) Any person not owning property on the Gulf Islands and not currently being an Annual Member but who desires to be an ANNUAL MEMBER and vote at the 1980 Annual Merchandise Meeting must make application one month before said meeting and should apply to the Administrator, Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital, Ganges, B.C. Annual Meetings will be 12 hours a day — 7 days a week held between June 9th and June 16th, 1980. The membership fee is $1.00. This notice does not apply to landowners or spouses of such persons. Signed: Malcolm Pinteau, Secretary-Treasurer 537-2460 Board of Trustees