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TWENTIETH YEAR, NO. 19 GANGES, BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1979 25c PER COPY FIRST CONFLICT OVER PLAN China syndrome Minister fearful of courts as he over-rides local Island Trust First major conflict between the Islands Trust The controversy rides on two points. and the provincial government has broken on The Denman Island Trust Committee is at Denman Island. odds with the government for taking a high- Denman Island Trust Committee has charged handed action without prior consultation with that the Ministry of Highways is forcing a subdi- the Islands Trust. vision through without involving the Islands In addition, the controversy arises from the Trust. minister's assertion that the subdivision has spe- The two local trustees on Denman told Drift- cial privileges on the grounds that it was on- wood on Friday that a subdivision providing for stream when the 10-acre freeze was imposed in 53 lots has been imposed on the island by the 1969. Ministry of Highways. The Islands Trust has established a density The Trust committee states that this is not the control in the area which would restrict such sub- case and showed Driftwood a letter from the division to 22 lots. Minister of Highways requires developers indicating that in 1970 there were no the higher density. plans prepared for developing the land. The minister is taking this action in over-riding The government is allowing a party to know- local administration for fear of being taken to ingly break the Trust bylaws, charged trustee court, charged trustee Harlene Holm. She Glen Snook. It was the China syndrome driver Gary Hagan turned off showed a letter from the minister, Alex Fraser in Lower Ganges Road thinking which he explains that the alternative to approv- It is the first time trustees of the Islands Trust nearer home. If a car dives into the ground and the driver floors It it there was still a road down to the K ing the subdivision is being taken to court. have pointed to interference by government min- & R parking lot. Little damage was istries. Created by the government, the Islands could go on, deeper and deeper "We are assured we would have a very good reported and no charges will be chance of losing," wrote the minister. Trust cannot challenge the action of a minister. until It comes oat in China. This car didn't. This is as far as it got on laid, said Ganges RCMP this "There's some political hanky panky going The people of Denman have no protection week. on," said Miss Holm. against the government, Driftwood was told. Saturday night in Ganges, when Thursday is voting day Bennett Bay dock lease 'Can take it to court if they in British Columbia 9 On Thursday British Columbia makes up its mind. In com- pany with the rest of the province islanders will go to the polls want to says Lands spokesman to settle the identity of the next government. Polls will open at 8 am and close at 8 pm. registrar of Electors, in Victoria. Land swap 'Lease not issued subject All voters whose names appear The campaign offices of the var- on the voters' list will be entitled to ious candidates will also answer vote. Those who are otherwise enquiries. to provide to Islands Trust approval' qualified, but whose names are not on the list will have no vote. new access A lease issued by the Land Management Branch to Pinchin Voters are urged to carry their Holdings of Mayne Island ytas not issued "subject to Islands "where-to-vote" cards. This is the Islands Trust has approved the Trust approval" and the Trust "can take it to court if they want card they received in the mail last Library exchange of two pieces of land at to", said a spokesman for the branch last week. the Mouat centre in Ganges. week identifying the polling sta- Assistant Regional Lands it. But she stressed that no deci- tion to which they must go. Owners had proposed swapping Manager in Nanaimo, Jack the Crown property facing Here- sions have been made and they do Voters who are away .from Esler, said that Pinchin Hold- not yet have a lawyer's opinion on gets ford Ave. for a waterfront property ings, owners of the Mayne Inn home, but elsewhere in the pro- between Lower Ganges Road and the legal ramifications of such a vince may vote in another com- the K & R store. at Bennett Bay, have a lease to move. munity. This applies to all voters They are not the same size, but build anything which does not Pinchin says he had lawyers who are on the voters' list in their $37,000 of approximately the same value, exceed in size or use the looking into seven or eight options home constituency. They simply the Salt Spring Island Trust Com- approved development permit but declined to comment further. have to identify themselves to the The Salt Spring Island library mittee learned. and does not hamper access to He said it would be "unfair" and polling station official. building fund thermometer has The Crown property at the the beach. As far as the branch "irrelevant" to say more until he now climbed to the $49,000 level has decided on a course of action. In the islands there will be a cho- waterfront improves control over is concerned, the original com- making the final objective of access to the shopping centre, Mrs. Pinchin expressed frustra- ice of three candidates: $75,000 look much more mercial dock would be accepta- suggested Bud Kreissl. tion at meeting yet another obsta- Hugh Curtis: Social Credit attainable. ble at this time. cle to the dock. John Green: Progressive Donations from members and Esler said that the Land Branch "We have heard so many things Conservative friends of the library had reached a does not usually require people to from different departments...they John Mika: New Democrat total of $12.000, including a grant "legalize permission" when build- have kept us dangling from a string of $1,000 from the Parks and Mainland ing a private dock, "unless it is a for the past two years." Any other query from a voter Recreation Commission. The dra- permanent structure". She referred to "approval" given may be answered by contacting the matic jump to $49,000 was due to a Islands Trust chairman John (Turn to Page Forty; Lottery Fund grant of $37,000, boat overdue Rich, however, is of a different notice of which was received from opinion. He referred to legal Provincial Provincial Secretary Hugh Curtis Boat was reported missing on advice given the Trust last Sep- Federal late last week. Monday from Vancouver. tember to the effect that "there can Voters may be British subjects This conforms with the minis- RCMP in the islands were be no such thing as a 'private' dock Voters must be Canadian or Canadian citizens and past their ters stated belief in expanding pub- warned of the failure to return to a in conjunction with commercial citizens past their 18th birthday. 19th birthday. lic library services at the Vancouver marina of a 24 ft. premises". Candidates in Cowichan-Malahat-the Candidates in Saanich and the Islands are: Islands are: community level, said Library Flbreform boat; with a white hull ESTABLISH CLUB Dtvld Andmon ! -iv-raj John Green Progressive Conservative chairman Don Kertland. and blue cabin and deck. Vessel is Meanwhile, Mrs. Anne Pinchin Ernie Knot! Communist John Mik. New rVmwrat Les Ramsey, chairman of the named Ollie. confirmed in a telephone interview Jim M.nly New Democrat Hugh Carts Sociai Crcdii fund-raising campaign, is now Owner, Donald Marshall had that she and her husband have con- D^»T.jiur Progressive conservative Provincial election is called for involved with plans for a door-to- sidered installing a private float or Thursday, May 10. left at 10 am Sunday and was Federal election is scheduled for door canvass of the whole island. expected back on Sunday evening. dock and establishing a club to use Tuesday, May 22. Page Two GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Onus is on user of lakes Pony Club Power limit on lakes as Trust rules looks for instructor domestic water has prime call The Fender Islands Pony Club may have to suspend activities if Power boats on St. Mary Lake will be restricted to 10 hp infection could be brought in on Ganges to the southern boundary they can't find an instructor soon. engines. In addition, it will in future not be the responsibility of any hull irrespective of the size of of the district. A last minute cancellation by their the motor, commented the peti- ALL TO BE SERVED chief instructor has left the club the North Salt Spring Waterworks District to prove that a pro- high and dry. posed use may be harmful. It will be for the proponent of any tion. And it could also be brought All other consumers on the sys- in on float planes. tem, from Ganges north to the end Spokesman for the club, Shirley water use to prove that it will not harm the domestic water Mander, says that an instructor or supply. •. Bud Kreissl spoke at length on of the island, will be served from St. Mary Lake. instructors, preferably with at least These decisions were reached by The petitioners strongly the problems of domestic water. A a "B" standing in Pony Club or the Salt Spring Island Trust Com- objected to any restriction of pathologist, he is also a trustee of Up to the present time it has equivalent, is urgently needed to mittee meeting last Wednesday power boats on St. Mary Lake, the North Salt Spring Waterworks been the responsibility of the water coach the 14 members in English afternoon. said Rob Dunn's petition. District. He has been concerned board to prove that any use of the tack-, on weekends in May and After the decision had been There is no proof that power with the conservation of water lake is harmful. June. The arrangement could con- reached, a petition bearing more boats pollute lakes, trustees were since he arrived on Salt Spring "It should be the other way tinue throughout the summer, if than 100 names was received in told. There should be a focus on Island a dozen years ago. around," he asserted. "It should be mutually convenient, but the early protest against the proposal. Sub- proper functioning of septic tanks up to others to prove that a use of season is the priority. Instruction mitting the petition was Rob around the lake. A RESERVOIR the lake is not harmful." could take place one day a week or Dunn, island teacher. The petition accepted that mil- Whole question of the lake has He cited the Great Lakes, where in weekend immersion courses. Committee heard two letters on foil is a matter of concern and to be very carefully considered, he some Ontario villages have been Continuity is important though, the subject as well as a report from called on BC Ferries to have a told his fellow trustees. It had been required to treat water to restore she explained, so that the instruc- the Ministry of Environment warning posted at its terminals suggested that the lake be declared palatability destroyed by excessive tor can gauge each member's wea- before making the change. asking for checks for milfoil. The a reservoir. boating. knesses. In the case of two-day ses- Nobody owns any share of the "Anyone who says there is no sions. Pony Club members will be lake water or has a prior right to its danger to the water supply should pleased to billet an off-island ins- use, he urged. It is Crown prove it." tructor, she said. Central Hall -Salt Spring Island property. Expenses and some remuner- Five years ago St. Mary Lake He would like to see the limita- ation will be paid, but the sum will Wed., May 9 - STEPPENWOLF became a major source of water tion to 10 hp reduced to zero and not be princely as the club's coffers by Hermann Hesse, with Max von Sydow supply to Salt Spring Island, he have all power boats off the lake, are not exactly over-flowing. told the committee. continued the doctor. Some resort Anyone interested in further in- May 11, 12, 13 - HOUSE CALLS owners agree, he added. with Walter Mattnau and Glenda Jackson "It is now supplying more water formation should contact Mrs. Story of a doctor divorcee who is suddenly the most sought after man in than Lake Maxwell does." ENDANGERED Mander at 629-3354. town Great performances by the whole cast. About two or three years ago the Plus W.C. Fields in his classic portrayal of He recalled that one of the THE GOLF SPECIALIST first careful observation was taken recommendations of the Patrick at Maxwell Lake of rainfall. Based May 17 - LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME

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Parade of floats is planned by by richards the Salt Spring Island Chamber of The Salt Spring Island Trust for every two boat spaces. There Commerce as part of the May Day Committee has approved the water was some doubt as to whether this activities in Ganges on May 19. lease for extension of Ganges could be accomplished. For the second year in success- Marina floats. Last week it approv- FURTHER DISCUSSION I drive like you do, says the sign on the back of the car. It sure scared ion the Chamber is keeping up the ed rezoning of the harbour water to There will be a further discuss- me off. Some fools shouldn't be given a driver's license! allow for the extension. ion with Doug Foerster, the appli- * * * May Day tradition with a day mainly devoted to children's activi- But there is no assurance that cant. I wear a tie often. In fact I have quite a selection of ties. And I can ties. the necessary rezoning of* the They will discuss parking and tell which one I wore when I ate breakfast out. I always manage to spill In charge of the day's program entire project will be approved. sanitation and a walkway through my breakfast down my tie. Check my wardrobe and I know all my is Gavin Reynolds, who is looking The marina has announced Ganges. They will not discuss meals in the past! Can I help it if I drool? plans of extending its mooring covered boatsheds because the * * * for entrants for the parade. May Day is the oldest event on facilities beyond what they have Trust Committee has already ruled I was talking to a friend on Vancouver Island. He has problems, he Salt Spring Island and was origina- been in the past. A floating them out. explained. When one of his large staff of artisans leaves him a mes- ted at Fulford before the turn of the concrete breakwater would enclose "This in no way commits the sage, he has to slow down to read it. If he looks at the writing and tries century. the new floats. Trust to the adoption of the zoning to read it phonetically, he can get the message. If he tries to read it as On Wednesday last week the bylaw because the required condi- English it doesn't make sense. Graduate students, he explained sadly, trustees looked closely at problems tions may not be met," noted can no longer read or write. of parking and sanitation. Gordon Wallace. * * * First concern of the Advisory The committee expressed caut- Better you vote on Thursday, but don't forget: no great civilization Taxed for Planning Commission was parking, ion in considering use of the road was ever voted into office. But no great civilization has ever survived reported planner Chris Foord. The allowance for any purpose other without the support of its people. number of moorings allowed may than a walkway to enable pedes- * * * use not be a function of the number of trians to walk in and out of Ganges. Heard Bud Kreissl crying the other day. And him a grown man! He parking spaces available, he add- "One of the most dangerous was saying that when he took on the job of local trustee his predeces- ed. places for old people to walk is sor Chuck Longeuay told him there was nothing to do. The last permitted It was noted that the subdivis- downtown Ganges," observed Bud incumbents had completed all the work facing the Trust committee. ion bylaw requires one car sgpce Kreissl. On Wednesday the committee rose at 5.45 pm after 4% hours. And Land in the Maxwell Lake were those chairs hard! They had me weeping! watershed is not assessed as tree * * * farm property. For alt your travel needs please call: The assessment authority has The election in British Columbia is the last stronghold of the black ruled that it is worth more than tree ALADDIN TRAVEL lead pencil. At one time the essential of every newsroom, the pencil has farm for its potential subdivision given way to the ball point pen. It never needs sharpening and it never qualities. OLIVE LAYARD 537-5455 gets shorter, except of ink. But it is illegal in the ballot box. If every It is restricted to 30-acre mini- Ganges Sales Representative voter of a party were to insist on using a ball point pen, the other side mum lot size because it lies in a If no answer, call Main office at would form the government because in this western province only a watershed. black lead vote counts. So, vote for your chosen candidate by all The assessor is not bound by Brentwood Bay Zenith 6327 tfn means, but remember to vote in good black lead! any regulations, stated planner Chris Foord. "They have the authority to If the number of signs is any indication, Mika has it made on Salt decide anything." Spring Island. The Curtis signs are climbing, but they still rank second The Trust will advise the asses- in numbers. • * * * sor of the restrictions imposed on the property. I'm so sick of radio! I'm so sick of television! All those election ads, she said. And with two elections, it's a big much! She was singing a familiar tune. THIS YEAR GET MOM SOMETHING * * * Women's League They are man and wife. They live together under one roof. And they DIFFERENT both have a vote in provincial affairs. Mr. Torn Warrington is regis- executive tered to vote at the United Church Hall, he told me last week. Mrs. Visit our pot shop & check out our selection of: Tom Warrington votes at Central. Their cards say so. is installed HAND-MADE * * * At the regular meeting on May The bible never explained what politics were favoured by the Good 2, the new executive of the Catholic Samaritan. He did his Christian duty, although he wasn't one; paid his Women's League was formally POTTERY & penny and went his way. Last week I found he voted NDP. His truck installed with director Fr. A. says so. There's the truck operated by the Good Samaritan and his Bergin, O.M.I, officiating, assisted UNUSUAL Son. It says so on the side. And on the back it says, Manly and Mika by diocesan president, Mrs. Hel- for NDP. ene Banner. Mrs. Banner and BASKETS diocesan treasurer, Mrs. Lena Sander, came to Salt Spring Island from Port Alberni to take part in the installation ceremony, which MEALS-ON-WHEELS took place during the opening Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church. The members held their busi- Annual Meeting ness meeting at the home of Alicia Anderson on Drake Road. Final plans were made for the Diocesan FOR PROGRAM REVIEW AND Convention being held in Campbell ELECTION OF OFFICERS River on May 7 and 8. Pat Taylor, Elsa Drummond and Doris Belong are delegates. Plans were also Thurs. May 17th — 2 pm made for a wine and cheese party and social evening for the June 6 In the Board Room of the Nurses' Residence meeting to which all of the ladies of at the rear of the hospital the parish are invited. Doris Belong has been appoint- OPEN TO ALL ed membership convener and AT Past, present, future volunteers and drivers Jeanne Anderson has been appoin- Ganges Pharmacy especially and cordially invited ted tea convener for the meetings. Open 9.30 - 6.00 Mon. - Sat. 19-1 The gathering closed with tea and a social hour. Les Ramsey 537-5534 Keith Ramsey ENTER A FLOAT IN THE MAY DAY PARADE! SATURDAY - MAY 19 ANYONE WISHING TO ENTER A FLOAT - PLEASE BE ON TIME All entries assemble at Kanaka Rd. at 10 am. for judging; parade starts at 11.30am. For information phone: 537-5101 or 537-5628 Sponsored by S.S.I. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 191 Page Four GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1979 Island planning under threat District but reserves that power to their "level of incompetence". The this I can assure you that never The islands have been 10 years in getting accustomed to the Cabinet upon recommendation least government is the best gov- shall we stop fighting to keep our constraint. by the Urban Transit Authority - a ernment. adopted homeland free from the A decade ago the then Minister*of Municipal Affairs, Dan board set up by Curtis personally. I agree with many of the NDP shackles and demorilisation of Campbell, introduced the 10-acre freeze on island land. Until All this could be excused as ideas about using money to the socialism and the threat of Orwell's planning was properly instituted no land could be split into lots of campaign histrionics by a some- common good. The question that 1984. less than 10 acres. what shifty politician if it were not bothers me is "where is the money For the first several years the new demand for land use controls for the third item. This is an to come from?" As for your delusory picture of excerpt from an Order in Council Unless incentive is given to the the easy-going nonaggressive so- was splitting every island down the middle. It was clear from the cialist! !!! Well, I guess we Socreds outset that there were two main forces at work in the islands, as approved by the Cabinet, which productive members of society, i.e. Curtis sits in, at a time when he those who circulate the capital for are just tearing down our own signs elsewhere in the province. There were those who demanded the was present on March 8,1979, five trade and create jobs, to come here each night so that we can rush out utmost on the principle that a man should be permitted to do as he weeks or more before his press and stay here, then our children, and put new ones up next day. will with his own property. statement. the next generation of wage earn- LORNA SIMPSON And there were those at the other end of the scale who The Order in Council states that ers, are going to be faced with an KR1, Ganges demanded a halt to the move towards small-lot subdivision on the upon recommendation of the Urban ever-increasing load of taxation May 4, 1979. grounds that everyone has a stake in the environment. Transit Authority the Capital Re- until everything grinds to a halt or In the middle was the local administration. The Capital gional District is assigned the we are faced with some kind of Regional Board administered island planning. After several years function of urban transit and that revolution. IGNORANT OPINION of steering islands through the fury and furore of planning, the all member municipalities partici- Sir, pate and share in the cost incurred. We look at the disastrous I've had it! Like most people I Capital Region and its personnel had gained numerous enemies I am not ashamed at all that at a results of socialism in Britain: read the letters to the editor and from both sides of the issue. The government stood firm and the very early stage in the process I nationalization for example, with have my own opinions but don't region stood quite firm and the process of translation from a spoke in favour of local involve- the colossal subsidies borne by the bother to express them. But last society free of restriction to a community governed by land use ment in transit services. I compli- taxpayers. Strikes which leave the week's letter really topped the list controls was accomplished. mented the minister on the legisla- people without power, police, fire- of ignorant opinions, and from an The initial relaxation offered by the provincial government, tion when it was introduced and men, ambulances, hospitals, drink- off-islander to boot. and transmitted to the Capital Regional District, was the under- aside from reservations about the able water, etc. and realize how far taking that those developments on which work had already been less than adequate contribution to along that same road we have I'm referring to the person who the cost from the provincial treas- already come. Government in bed was so pleased not to see "able- undertaken would be permitted to proceed. bodied young men lying around The delicate balance of land use controls, planning and zoning ury, I support the legislation and with unions leaves the people the Gulf Islands inclusion. defenceless. Fulford dock area". She/he attrib- was achieved by a process of dispute and debate until a forced har- What does offend me is the uted this to Vander Zalm's removal mony was reached. From time to time the sores developed in the clearly misleading statements by The socialists here are carrying of the Salt Spring welfare office. first days of dispute areTurther irritated and a new fever breaks Curtis on the matter. out their plan as published in their What nonsense! Salt Spring is still out. Perhaps it is his remarkable Waffle Manifesto. They are al- served by Human Resources, from This balance is predicated on the integrity of the administration success in early life as a radio ready taking over communications Sidney now, and the welfare office and the openness of government. If the administration is seen, or huckster that makes him so com- and education, endeavouring to of the last several years, for Salt even suspected, to be favouring one faction or another, the bal- fortable with half-truths. dictate our T.V. viewing and filling Spring, would not give assistance J.M. CAMPBELL our schools and universities with to able-bodied young men, or ance is gone. All decisions must be made in good faith. socialist-oriented teachers. Next On Denman Island, to the north of the Gulf Islands, but within Director, Capital Regional women for that matter. The most District will come homes and land state- he'd do would be to give the money the Islands Trust area, the two local trustees have charged that the Outer Gulf Islands. owned and rented to us, a policy for a bus ticket to where the Minister of Highways has granted permission for a development May 4, 1979 tentatively tried by the NDP in the nearest work was. that fails to conform to the local regulations and without consult- Prince George area whilst they It really burns me when people ing the Trust. The minister has replied to their protests, explaining THREAT OF SOCIALISM were in office. Our freedom of make such prejudiced statements that the whole pattern of land use control has been frustrated Sir, choice will steadily be eroded. with no basis in fact. Obviously this because he is fearful of a law suit. As a fellow former Britisher I Having left Scotland to avoid (Turn to Page Five) The trustees of Denman Island, the Islands Trust as a whole and am astounded at Mr. Frank Rich- the rest of the British Columbia islands people are entitled to ard's statement that the threat of know the reasons for the minister's decision to take over local socialism is a diminishing risk Church Services administration from the people of the province. especially in view of his knowledge SUNDAY, MAY 13, 1979 They are also entitled to know whether the government intends of conditions in the U.K. to eliminate municipal government in favour of ministerial For us, forced by crippling ANGLICAN administration. socialist taxation to leave our St. George's Ganges Family Eucharist 9.30 am native land* it is an ever-increasing St. Mary's Fulford Holy Eucharist 11.15am At the present time the charges of the Denman Island trustees threat. threaten the whole structure of island planning and control. ROMAN CATHOLIC We, like millions of others, saw Our Lady of Grace Ganges Holy Mass 9.00am Canada as the land of equal St. Paul's Fulford Holy Mass 11.15am opportunity where we could get ahead through our own efforts, UNITED Letters to the Editor where we would be allowed to keep Dr. V. McEachern Ganges Worship Service 10.30 am enough of our earnings to own our 537-5817 Sunday School during church for ages 31-10 MISLEADING STATEMENTS In both of these he says that the own home and gradually climb the 537-5812'Box 330 Fellowship Hour 11.30am Sir, Capital Regional District has made ladder of achievement and product- COMMUNITY I enclose three items which are a decision to impose a gasoline tax ivity. We wanted to give our GOSPEL interesting when seen together and on the Gulf Islands. As the sponsor children freedom from carrying the Rev. S. Hildebrandt Sunday Sch.all ages 10.30 am tell something about the character of the legislation he must know that load of an ever-increasing bureau- Box 61, Ganges 537-2622 Evening Service 7.00pm of Hugh Curtis. this is not true. In the interview he cracy whose main function is to Bible Study & Prayer 537-5757 Thursday 7.30 pm First, examine the two state- goes further and says that the cripple the economy with endless MAYNE ISLAND ments by him on the matter of decision of the Capital Regional rules, regulations, permits and St. Mary Magdalene Sundays Rev. John Dyer 11.30am buses, transit service areas and District to ir.elude the islands in-the general red tape, culminating in ^Community Church TastorJ.Rodine 539-5710 gasoline tax. One of these is in a transit area is madness. He said the taxation necessary to support Sunday at 3 pm in school clipping from the 18th of April that the government is not in indexed pensions for the non-pro- Bible Study Friday in homes edition of your paper and the other favour of this. He knows full well ductive members of society, includ- GAUANO ISLAND over his signature is in his cam- that the legislation does not give ing those who, through security of St. Margaret's Galiano Sundays 9.00am paign propaganda. that power to the Capital Regional tenure, may long ago have reached Page Five Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters to the editor Urses suPP°rt for Salvation (From Page Four) Army campaign in Islands person saw what they wanted to or New Democratic Party because Ganges. They would carry a Chairman of the Salvation Ar- The Salvation Army caters to perhaps the whole thing was a coupling of politics and labour smaller book stock than ours, my campaign in the Gulf Islands is the cold, hungry and homeless. rather stupid advertisement for the means a spiral of wages. He should which would be rotated from Bob Foulis. Islanders are invited to cater to Socreds. also have said coupling of the time to time. Not as good as Campaign was launched on the Salvation Army. A.SNELL so-called 'Social Credit parry with ours for browsing! May 1 and the chairman has been Residents who have no enve- Ganges large business concerns means a 2. If the Regional Library sys- suffering poor health during the lope may make a donation to the May 4, 1979 spiral of taxes and ever-spiraling tem took over, the Open Shelf initial period. campaign headquarters in the profits. Is Mr. Richards saying service now available from Vic- Bank of Montreal at Ganges. people are afraid of six percent toria to all the Gulf Islands The Salt Spring Island Lions EVENING RUINED wage increases but welcome 50% would be discontinued. Club has sponsored the drive for Sir, tax and profit increases? 3. If the Regional Library took many years. The late Desmond As a guest of Mends on Salt We on small pensions or other over we would no longer be Crofton was chairman of the cam- Galiano School Spring Island recently, I attended small fixed incomes cannot now eligible for provincial grants to paign for some 10 years in success- with them the potluck supper for afford to buy new clothing, lumber, cover book purchases, etc., but ion. Fair on May 19 Peter and Ann McCalman. transportation, etc. We can barely in any event we would not be What could have been a lovely afford to pay our taxes and buy able to compete with a profes- Phil Sawford, of the service BY SHAY FOSTER evening was ruined for me, my sional library system supported club, has been pinch-hitting for friends and a great many more groceries. The Galiano School Fair will B.E. ARISS (Mrs.) financially by the taxpayers of Bob Foulis and has appealed to offer something for everyone on people by the unruly conduct of the our island. 1 understand that islanders to respond to the Red children. RR 1, Ganges Saturday, May 19 at the school May 5, 1979. they would make an offer for Shield campaign. grounds. It will be an enjoyable The noise was so bad, that we whatever of our books they felt The Salvation Army is the could not hear the M.C. or the way for islanders and visitors alike they could use but they would friend of those who are in distress to start off the long holiday entertainment. SCHOOL CARNIVAL not buy the library property and despair. The funds are devoted The parents couldn't have car- Sir, weekend. Opening at 10.30 am, the since they only acquire pre- to the aid of those who need it. fair will offer a lively cake walk ed less about the noise their I would like to remind the whole mises on a rental basis. children were making, and I feel community of the first annual Salt with a delicious array of homemade I hope these comments will be of The contribution by every is- cakes, a raffle of a Franklin stove, a that the M.C. should have asked Spring Elementary School May lander to the Red Shield Appeal is the parents to control their chil- Carnival to be held this Friday, some use to Mr. Hall in his framed photograph and handwov- research. His questions by no a direct gesture to someone whose dren. May II. Through this joint stu- situation is desperate, urged Saw- en towels (all donated by island The supper was delicious dent, parent and staff effort we means cover the really important residents), bedding and house financial aspects of the problem ford. plants, skilful palm reading by though. hope to raise a substantial amount Every year the Salvation Army MOLUE HASELDEN, of money for educational and but since these questions have been Gillian Allen, children's art, white repeatedly aired in the columns of provides shelter to 20,000 people Calgary, Alberta. recreational activities not covered who have none. Every year it elephants, a fish pond, dart throw, May 1, 1979. by the school budget. If successful, Driftwood during the last six home baking of all types, free months I suggest that Mr. Hall provides 40,000 meals to people the event will replace many of the who otherwise would go without. games for children, homemade small fund-raising projects and should give me a call if he wishes chili 'n buns, sales by local artists, STUDYING ALTERNATIVES collections usually spread out any further information. an auction and the popular sponge Sir, through the year, and will allow for DON M. KERTLAND throw at the principal and also the In reply to Mr. Tiernan's recent more constructive planning and Chairman of the Library Board, Safety Canada, publication of postmaster. open letter, I would like to confirm efficient use of the available funds. Ganges, B.C. the Canada Safety Council, reports "Bring the whole family and that in the matter of the various At 2.45 we'll start off with a May 7, 1979 that it cost Canadians an estimated have a good time while helping the sewer schemes which have been slow-pitch easy-going softball $6,136,000 to convert 241,200 road school children towards a covered proposed, I perceive my vote to be game between parents and school signs to metric on 488,600 kilo- play area," says fair organizer that of a chairman, charged with staff. Come on out and enjoy the metres of roads. Debra Murray. the responsibility of ensuring that fun, mothers and fathers, even if all reasonable approaches to solv- you don't usually play ball. No sex- Canada ing the problem are properly ism allowed here! We'll have a discussed. good time acting silly and will DAVID ANDERSON To this end, I have arranged for likely make some new friends, too. growing A name you know, a name you trust the regional district engineering The ball game will be followed staff, in collaboration with their through the afternoon and early Paid for the official agent of the Elect Anderson Cttee. consultants, to review their calcu- evening by a Maypole dance, 19-2 lations and the entire process games, various sales and booths, older leading to the recommendations and numerous other carnival activ- they presented to the public meet- ities. An exotic Lovo (Fijian luau) ing of March 1. In particular, the Cliff Harrison, of North Fender, dinner will be served continuously lives by figures. He enjoys calculat- 'comparative merits and disadvan- from 5.30 to 7.30 for the price of tages of discharging into Trinco- ing even if the results are less than $3.25 for adults and $2 for child- comforting. mali Channel will be re-examined, ren. Entertainment will be pro- this with a view to meeting Dr. One of the statistics he has vided through the evening at analyzed is the progress towards Kirchmeir for formal discussion of Amateur Nile in the high school his brief. an aging population in Canada. In gym beginning at 8.00. 1900, one Canadian in 30 was over It was unfortunate, from the We would appreciate donations point of view of the resulting delay 65 years of age. In 1978, one in 10 of baked goods, plants, good used is over the pensionable age and by in communication, that Dr. Kirch- books, toys and other items, as meir was in Edmonton at the time 2020, one in five will be over 65, he Give Mom more time well as last minute volunteer reports. of the March 1 meeting when those energy to keep things running to brag about you. best qualified to discuss the ques- In the Gulf Islands, where the smoothly. rate is already higher than aver- Send her the tions he raised were all present, Advance tickets for the dinner and, although I understand Dr. age, there will be more than one in FTD BIG HUG® and Amateur Night are available at five, he predicts. Kirchmeir was due back on the Et Cetera and Ganges Pharmacy. BOUQUET Eariy! Island this weekend, I have not In Victoria there are twice as heard from him to date, nor does RALPH D. MILLER, many people over the age of 65 as Call or visit us he appear to have a listed tele- Chairman, School Advisory anywhere else in British Columbia. today. We can phone. However, I am confident Committee He had no exact figures for the May 7, 1979. islands, but every islander knows send Mother's that as soon as we are in touch, it Day flowers will be an easy matter to arrange of many octogenarians. for him to meet with the approp- MORE LIBRARY In 1970 there were 291 million almost any- riate governmental representa- Sir, people in the world, aged 60. This where —the tives. The questions about the library figure will increase 100% by the FTD way. In any event, the questions raised by Mr. Hall in his letter of year, 2000, he predicts, to a total of raised are, in my opinion, of April 26 are now somewhat acad- 585 million. The population will sufficient importance to our com- emic, since the school board recen- increase by 80%. munity to warrant a clear, defini- tly considered the pros and cons Harrison is seeking to draw the tive statement of the advantages and declared by a resolution that attention of all British Columbians and disadvantages of the alterna- they have no intenti.on, for the to the imbalance in age distribution tive, proposals. I understand this present, of including the Gulf which is coming into society. SEND ONE...TAKE ONE HOME comparative study is in course of Islands School District in the OUR FTD preparation and will be available Vancouver Regional Library Sys- for publication in the near future. tem. Mutual Fire V.H. (MIKE) CLEMENT Furthermore, the library is past BIG HUG® Director, the "point of no return" on its Insurance Co. Capital Regional District fund-raising and building cam- Salt Spring Island. paign. However the questions have Of B.C. BOUQUET May 7, 1979. been asked and for what they are Founded in 1902 by the MOTHER'S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAT 13. worth here are my comments the- Farmers of British Columbia reon. GULF ISLANDS AGENTS SEND HER FLOWERS— EARLY! SPIRAL OF TAXES 1. At a meeting with the direc- Render L. Taverner C4. 9 irefef 1° '.'an d^011 preview" tern" last" Novem'berTe a'dvfsed Galiano.. J. Ripley C by Frank Rick T baturna...... G. Wick moved into the Gulf Islands Mayne. . S. Somerville people are fearful of voting inthe they would open a branch in | tin J Page Six GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Conditions looking up Members have sailed past line of lease at mooring Islander brings news from Nepal Greetings from Nepal! That is the message from Salt Spring Island Sailing Club limits of the lease granted the Elizabeth Mendies and her 60-plus has gone over the line. sailors. children. Salt Spring resident Nan The club acquired floats for the Dock was towed away from Merkeley, who recently returned new headquarters on Ganges Har- Shelby's Marina. When the marina from visiting Nepal, reports that it bour and they extend beyond the was sold earlier this year the was "great to see them all in their purchasers, wanted no part of the new residence". She says they Shoot dog dock and it stayed with the club. have a lot of room around the house It was noted that during initial for a play area and vegetable application for the permit to install garden. after child the club at its present location club The house itself, however, is spokesmen assured the Trust that very old and in need of many major is bitten there would be only sailing vessels repairs, says Mrs. Merkeley, and it moored there. is hoped to build two dormitories: Police destroyed a dog at Salt There were to be no power one for the boys and the other for Spring Island Elementary School boats. Now it's mostly power the girls. The house would then be on Tuesday. boats. used for other purposes, including School Principal Tom Watson It's outside the jurisdiction of storage. reported that the animal, a German the Trust, suggested Gordon Wall- An Australian nurse has volun- Shepherd, had bitten a child. ace. The Trust was required to teered her services to the Mendies RCMP Detachment at Ganges approve the lease, but not to police family and has been "a tremend- reported later that the animal it. ous help". appeared quite friendly towards If the zoning follows the lease, most of the children, but very then it is in the Trust range, said Conditions are looking up, says hostile to adults. Bud Kreissl. the island traveller, but there is Dog had no tags or other Local trustees will look further still a long way to go. identification. It was shot. into it. "Mrs. Mendies," she adds, "says thank you to everyone who contributes to their welfare, and A.R. HARDIE & ASSOCIATES sends her love'and prayers." BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYORS * * *. Top picture shows the P.O. Box 3, Ganges, Salt Spring Island A.R. Hardie, B.C.LS. Mendies' large, new home in 537:5502 tfn Nepal. At the bottom, Elizabeth Mendies poses with some of her For complete children. SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS Government philosophy centres on one CALL: 537-2882 thing only: how to spend your money Percolation Tests • Septic Tank Cleaning You get a new job and your Victoria spends $500. can get its $500 to help the oil wages are $10,000 a year. industry to prosper and Ken Byron The federal government Ottawa is uptight and bounce off your wages and on takes $2,500 from you in strong right wing so most of and on and on. income tax. your $2,500 goes to buying There is an election. military equipment and uni- EXCAVATING The provincial government CULTURE AND takes another $500. forms. The sellers of weap- Box 584 Ganges onry are living well. Some of WELFARE You spend $7,000. A more moderate govern- Ottawa spends $2,500. their good living rubs off and helps pay your wages so that ment in Ottawa is sympa- the government can have its thetic with the arts and $2,500 next year to buy more worried over the plight of weapons and more uniforms Canadians on sub-standard Dagwood's Restaurant to make more sellers happy diet. The expenditure on mil- (Lie. Premises) and so the circle goes on. itary ventures is chopped and Victoria is fearful of a part of your $2,500 is devoted slump so most of your $500 to culture and welfare. The NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK goes to relieving the oil indus- military lays off recruitment try of crippling taxes to and the seller of dynamite encourage more drilling so weeps at the loss of revenue. that there will be lots of There is an election. SUNDAY revenue from oil sales in the A tighter economy is hope that some of the profits needed, decides the new Vic- 9 AM - 4 PM will help to pay your $10,000 toria government. Your $500 Breakfast served all day so that next year the province (Turn to Page Twenty-Thiee) kitchen cabinet remodeling MONDAY TO THURSDAY With U-DO-A-DOOR. 7 AM - 7 PM YOU CAN HAVE NEW KITCHEN CABINETS Pizza served from am AND VANITIES IN JUST HOURS! Must be seen to appreciate. Also enquire about WE-DO- A-DOOR. We do part, FRIDAY you do part, it's easy! Save hundreds, even thousands of dollars — 7AM - 11 pm and have a permanent sculptured furniture finish too, that does not show fingerprints. SATURDAY 7.30AM - llpm U-DO-A- Pizza served from 11 am. LM 537-9747 19-1 tfn Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Seven

Open 'Extraordinary potential' for new Monday to community centre, says Gilbert Saturday

An established population pro- still besets us". important, both for aesthetic .reas- WEEKEND SPECIAL ducing high-quality crafts and a • The island has an active ons and because it will be easily need to develop a home-based Community Society that is concern- accessible to boaters, as an infor- Fri. & Sat. economy compatible with commun- ed with providing and co-ordinat- mation and resource centre, as well 75 ity goals and lifestyles are two ing health and social services to the as a crafts centre...." CURRIED PRAWNS $6 reasons that have been given for island. It hopes to remain sensitive construction of a new community to the community's unique needs The community plan, says Gil- Patrons must be 19 or over centre on Salt Spring Island. and to provide local services to bert, stresses the importance of a In a report prepared two meet those needs. link with the sea. A foot passenger months ago, community school • The goals of the Recreation ferry terminal in Ganges has been worker Nick Gilbert states that the Commission Master Plan would be contemplated, he says, and could Fulford Inn "extraordinary potential" of a new fulfilled. provide a link with Vancouver community centre speaks for itself. • The retirement community Island and the Outer Islands. He notes that two features of the would enjoy a compact system of A community-recreation centre, island's population are significant social services and artistic/recrea- in considering such a centre: the Gilbert concludes, could provide tional outlets. for the social, recreational and DUTCH BEAUTY SALON high percentage of retired resi- SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1961 dents and the large number of IN THE CORE cultural needs of the island. people involved in arts and crafts The report goes on to suggest "It may also serve as the centre *We pierce ears Try our European Steam Permanent and performing arts. that such a centre be located in the that defines our character, while Lower Ganges Road - across CO 7 OQ1 1 OpenTues. - Sat. 9-5 core area of Ganges. connecting us socially and econom- Closed Mondays "Many have developed their from telephone building TFN talents to a high degree of perfec- "Its proximity to the sea is ically with the outside world." tion," says Gilbert, "and are widely recognized for their work. Many seek to make some income and even a marginal living from Why wait for their craft." Summer... CROSSROADS He goes on to say that the people of Salt Spring have reached Dolt "a crossroads in their develop- LINK Now! ment". They have supported legis- lation to maintain the rural atmos- phere, he says, but are "constantly bombarded with expansionist pres- sures". Gilbert warns that there is a danger of the island becoming a suburb. He points out in his report that the island's population, through the community plan, has already indicated what kind of community Black s. Decker is envisioned. A community centre 7V CIRCULAR SAW should also be a cultural centre, he 9 amps. Bevel and depth urges, and would provide both a adjustments made easily focus for the "unique character of Sawdust ejection chute. the community" and "a valuable economic contribution to island Sale Starts Thursday life". Gilbert observes that neither Mahon Hall nor the Community Centre on Ganges Hill are fully adequate for present uses. "Both buildings are used heav- ily by the public for many reasons, and both are ancient frame struc- tures in the advanced stages of deterioration." Sprays tram fine mist to GARDEN SPADING FORK ROUND POINT SHOVEL WINCHESTER SUPER X COST IS HIGH heavy stream. Four Iwged tines. Heat treated tumbte RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES The cost of maintaining and *149 •D-handte. pofcshed Made. $fl 99 22 Long RnV. $ 1,4 heating them is high, he adds. The report gives a number of other reasons for proceeding with a new centre for Salt Spring. • The development pattern and goals for the island are now fixed, allowing for the proper planning and setting of a centre to serve the island now and in the future. • The community needs to sharpen its definition and focus, and to build on the potentials PROPANE TANK $O/1 95 suggested by the present popula- 20«.. •CH- tion (i.e. a retirement, artistic and tourist community). A properly planned centre would both maxi- mize this potential and help to avoid the suburban mentality "that

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•4 ways to buy:- Cash, Master Charge, Chargex, Cubbon Account Mouats Trading Co Ltd. DRIFTWOOD! Phone 537-5551 Page Eight GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Mobile home park not tO be William and Jean Ewen permitted on Scott Road Celebrate 65 years of marriage Proposal for a mobile home watershed property that is not park on Scott Road was rejected really watershed property out of Contributed last week by the Salt Spring Island the watershed designation. It will April 2, 1914 was the day on Trust Committee. go to a public hearing later this which Jean Lyon and William The Advisory Planning Com- month. Ewen were married in Saskatoon, mission said no and the health Saskatchewan. Recently they cele- department had misgivings, trus- Bylaw will also be prepared to brated their 65 years of marriage tees were told. rezone the Don Irwin business with their 11 children, 43 grand- Application to reduce the min- property from Industrial 2 to children and 45 great-grandchild- imum lot size on property at Scott industrial 3. But the provision of ren. Road and Upper Ganges Road car wrecking as part of Industrial 3 Both Mr. and Mrs. Ewen were was also rejected. is to be stricken from the bylaw. born in Aberdeen, Scotland and NOT WATERSHED Farm property will be usable for came to Canada in 1913. After the A bylaw will be prepared to take processing of farm produce grown wedding they lived in Lockwood, on Salt Spring Island, but not in Saskatchewan. It was there the other locations. Trustees decided children were born and educated. Hot Dogs to amend the agricultural /one. It In 1947, Bill and Jean moved to will regularize the application of Sidney where they have lived ever & Onion Rings an apple-juicing firm for permis- since. Their 50th anniversary was sion to press apples. celebrated at Lockwood in 1964. In Burger Galley Change will require a public 1974 the family gathered in Sidney, 537-9622' hearing. at the Travel Lodge to celebrate their 60th. In 1979, the family gathered in the Sidney Legion Hall to celebrate 65 years of marriage. DAVID ANDERSON Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Warren Funnell, A name you know, a name you trust grandson-in-Iaw. Music was supp- Paid for the official agent of the Elect Anderson Cttee lied by Angela Funk, wife of their 19-2 grandson Donald. WILLIAM AND JEAN EWAN The head table was beautifully decorated with flowers and candles and centred with an anniversary Meals-on-wheels volunteers TUPPER HOLDINGS LTD. cake baked by oldest daughter Jean and decorated by grand- General Contractor & Designers daughter Doris Burns. to hold once a year meet A family tree was prepared and Drafting Service presented to the happy couple by Every Monday, Wednesday who need it. P.O. Box 78, 539-2780 Mayne Island, B.C. TFN Darlene Rooks, their granddaugh- and Friday a small handful of For the volunteer drivers, it's a ter. people gather shortly before noon labour of love and neighbourliness The bride of 65 years ago wore just outside the Lady Minto Hospi- repeated regularly throughout the a floor-length dress, rose-flowered tal kitchen chatting amiably among year. The routes may change; the on a silver blue background with a themselves as they wait for the cart drivers may change; but holiday or corsage of pink roses. piled high with Meals-on-Wheels workday, the meals go out. Some of Gifts from the family included a in their styrofoam containers. In a the volunteers drive once a week, chesterfield and chair, macrame matter of minutes the piping hot some only occasionally as the need plant hangers, a family quilt and meals are loaded into waiting cars, arises, and many of them never other miscellaneous gifts.. and the drivers fan out on their meet their counterparts who deliv- Cards and best wishes were routes all over the island-bringing er on the same route to the same received from absent friends to well-balanced nourishment and a people on another day. It's a rare complete a very happy occasion. cheery smile right to the door of all occasion that brings them all together. ONLY MEETING THE INN On May 17 there will be such an occasion when the entire group Strip of gravel is highway assembles for their only meeting of the year. Set for two o'clock on a AT VESUVIUS Thursday so there will be no but owners may not split lot conflict with running the routes, The couple bought their nothing to them. they will gather in the board room property on Arnell Way. The strip It meant something to the high- of the Nurses' Residence at the of gravel running through it meant. ways crews. It was their road. rear of the hospital to review the Neighbourhood Public House When a paving program laid a accomplishments of the past year 11.00 AM TO 11.00 PM strip of tarmac across the middle of and elect their officers for the MODERNIZE their property, the gravel strip forthcoming year. with meant something to the owners. This is a public meeting, open They discovered that the road went to all who are interested: volun- Patrons must be 19 or over PROPANE through the middle of their prop- teers who have driven in the past, erty and that the front garden was those who are driving now, and tfn across the road. those who may be willing to drive 537-2233 tfn in the future. Although it's a The extra piece of land was of no business meeting, it is also the only value and they asked permission to recognition the drivers get for the subdivide and sell the garden time and effort they devote so across the street. quietly and dependably during the On Wednesday afternoon the year, Driftwood was told. Announcement Islands Trust explained that the subdivision bylaw on Salt Spring Island prohibits the making of split lots in this manner and that it also Don't throw away this newspaper: RICHARD W. POOLE - NOTARY PUBLIC prohibits the splitting ot the lot. RECYCLE IT There is no way they can subdivide and sell, the owners were told. NEW OFFICE LOCATION Effective May I, 1979 By Hook Beddis Road at Samuel Avenue or By Cook Wills - - Real Estate Conveyancing - - Deeds HOBBY & KITCHEN SHOP Mortgages -- Agreements for Sale - - Title Searches 537-5612 Many items to choose from for: PHONE 537-2643 Box 560. GIFTS MOM WILL LOVE Let us help make your selection. Mouat's Mall Mon. • Sat. 10-5 Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Nine Water Death of Doris Crofton marks District tighter Who says what? end of era of music and Guiding Salt Spring Island community plan provides for an average lot To innumerable Salt Spring She was Miss Doris Taylor music. They include Angela Funk, Ushers were John Crofton and Jim size of 10 acres. But the South Salt Island musicians, piano players when she 'arrived on Salt Spring Ainslie MacQuarrie and the de Morris. Spring Water District bylaws say and music-lovers the death of Mrs. Island in 1919. With her family she Burgh sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations minimum lot size is 10 acres. Doris Livingstone Crofton of Gan- lived at Cusheon Lake in the home For several years she wrote an were invited to the Bursary and The water district won. ges represents a loss that may now owned by Charles Horel and Island news column for two news- Scholarship Fund of the Victoria On Wednesday last week the never be filled. his family. papers. Conservatory of Music, for the Islands Trust committee declined She died in Lady Minto Hospi- She later married Dermott Crof- She leaves her husband at attention of Mr. Killian. to argue. Trustees accepted the tal on May 1. ton of Ganges. home; two sons, Patrick in Victoria Goodman Funeral Home was in water district recommendation For 45 years Mrs. Crofton had TEACHER AND GUIDER and Mark in Dartmouth, N.S.; one charge of arrangements. and disallowed the subdivision. taught music on the island. Her Before coming to the island she daughter, Mrs. W. (Sharon) pupils are all over the province. had been music teacher and cap- Spriggs, in Victoria; 10 grandchild- Her younger students learned mus- tain of the Girl Guide Company at ren; a brother, Bill Taylor in i ic and her older students spent part St. Margaret's School in Victoria. Vancouver; two sisters, Mrs. J. of their time learning something of On Salt Spring Island she (Phyllis) Stewart-Williams, West Old, New her philosophy when they were pursued her interest in both activi- Vancouver and Mrs. F. (Sheila) studying music. ties. She was captain of the Guides Price in Duncan. and Used Mrs. Crofton was active in for many years. FUNERAL SERVICE Vesuvius many different phases of island Year after year her students Funeral service was in St. life. entered the Cowichan Music Festi- George's Anglican Church at Gan- (next to Vesuvius Store) She was founder of the island val and brought back numerous ges on Friday afternoon, May 4. STORE HOURS: Girl Guide Company and she was trophies to the island. She always Right Reverend W.G. Birch officia- Sat. & Sun. 12 - 6 pm. one of the senior members of the entered the Conservatory Music ted. Cremation followed. Pall bear- Conservative Association on Salt Festival in Victoria. ers were Arthur Gale, Donald We buy, barter and trade Spring Island. She served as school Many of Mrs. Crofton's former Corbett, Keith' Price, Alan and trustee for 10 years and the rest of pupils are now qualified teachers of Norman Best and Dick Toynbee. her time was devoted to her home and garden. Schools join Pitch-In Provincial Province of Elections Act British Columbia campaign Outdoors Unlittered, sponsors of the anti-litter Pitch-In campaign, report that about 50,000 garbage bags have been distributed in British Columbia. Of the 600 NOTICE TO PROVINCIAL VOTERS groups taking part, two are on the Gulf Islands: Salt Spring Elemen- tary and Galiano Elementary Schools. In its 11th year, the campaign is sponsored jointly by the Ministry of Environment and Shell Canada Ltd. BRITISH COLUMBIA

ON "HER DAY" SUNDAY MAY 13th GENERAL Bone China Cups and Saucers ELECTION DAY Beautiful Patterns - Wide Selection Q95 to -795 Cut Glass Crystal IS THURSDAY Fine Lead Crystal Glasses Ashtrays, Candle Holders Candy Dishes & Bowls MAYK) 95 to 3995 4 If you are registered, you will receive MAIN FLOOR— a card in the mail showing where you vote. BEAUTIFUL Mother's Day Cards • Polling stations will be open throughout from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time. & Gift Items • Please bring your official "Where to Vote" card. •* Boxed • Chocolates ELECTION/79 Imprinted "Salt* Spring Island" Teas & Saucers SALTY SHOP BRITISH COLUMBIA K. L. Morton, Chief Electoral Officer, MOUAT'S 2735 Gamble Street, Vancouver, B.C. •Page .Ten .G.U.LF,ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Weather report on Salt Spring Happy Island nonagenarian Trustees to for first months of year meet The Salt Spring Island year has been wet and hot, in turns. Tarri Horel, of Cusheon Lake, who has been recording weather for the federal government, reports a total precipitation of 290.7 mm ministries since January 1, with the heaviest fall in February, when 165 mm of rain was augmented by 1.59 cm to total 180.9 mm. Highest temperature of the first four months was on April 23, when on permits the mercury rose to 21.5 degrees on the centigrade scale, or 66.4 There is conflict between the according to the old familiar Fahrenheit score. Islands Trust and certain govern- Following table, prepared by Miss Horel, shows the statistics of ment offices. weather on Salt Spring Island for the first four months of the year. On Friday morning the Islands Trust meeting in Victoria heard max. temp. min. temp, avge. temp, total precip. complaints of the Land Manage- ment Branch issuing permits which January 10 C (20th) -14 C (1st) -0.5 C 34.8 mm are at odds with Islands Trust There were 27 days of frost: 0.78 cm of snow and 27 mm of rain. regulations. Water leases have been issued February 10 C (9th) -1C (2nd) 3.0 C 180.9 mm in violation of Trust bylaws, ob- With 12 days of frost; 1.59 cm snow and 165 mm, rain. served Jim Tyhurst. He suggested that on Gabriola March 18 C -3 C (28th) 6.5 C 36.7 mrn Island and on Mayne Island this Eight days of frost and no snow. conflict had come to the surface. 1 Trust will meet with the minis- AP"1 21.5 C (23rd) - C (1st and 20th) 8.0 C 38.3 mm tries concerned. Two days of frost. If a government office issues a permit in conflict with the valid bylaws of the Trust the members Don't get held up for- have no alternative but to require that its bylaws be observed, com- THAT WIRING JOB mented Chairman John Rich. It is the opinion of many that all CALL: 537-2537 permits issued by government Mrs. Jones relaxes in her room at Greenwoods. ministries should require the hold- FOR er to conform to local bylaws where John Taylor applicable, he added, but lands branch personnel do not share that ELECTRICIAN Party was a great start opinion. tfn A man obtains a lease for a marina from the lands branch. for her 98th year Nobody tells him that a marina must conform to local bylaws. He BYDOREENCUE was a whole community of people thinks he can go ahead, yet local Greenwoods was one of the to share the big day with her. A regulations may prohibit that use, Seaside Kitchen livelier spots on Salt Spring Island corsage of pink carnations from a the Trust was told. Beside Vesuvius Ferry on April 29 when Mrs. Florence daughter in Revelstoke and friend- It was felt that the ministry Overlooking the Bay Jones celebrated her 97th birthday. ly congratulations from staff and concerned should warn applicants Although Greenwoods has been breakfast companions started the in such instances. 11.30-7 pm • Sun., Wed.,Thurs. day. The noon ferry brought son, OPEN 11.30-7.30pm Fri.,Sat. her home for just the three weeks it has been open, she found there daughter-in-law and two grand- ing dozens of familiar favourites CLOSED: Mon.-Tues. daughters from Sidney and Victor- that were clapped and sung to. ia. Mrs. Jones delighted in show- (The acoustics, by the way, are Burgers-Fries-Fish & Chips ing them the features of her new great in the lounge). MODERNIZE home, including the fluffy lame Then an hour of chatting toge- Shrimp-Oysters-Prawns with gosling that thrives among the ther. shrubs of the inner courtyard. "Oh, my grandson plays with PROPANE Teatime was a highlight with yours, doesn't he?" "Yes, I know X FWday Night Seafood Only 537-2249 the chef himself presenting a the house, you used to have a great tfn 537-2233 tin traditional birthday cake, big en- flower garden." "I have just come ough for all, enscribed "Happy to Greenwoods. Don't know many Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" because people yet." "Just think if there he claimed she wouldn't tell him are 49 of us, we can have a party her age. He also presented her almost every week of the year." "I ANNOUNCEMENT with a kiss! can't remember names very well now but we'll smile at each other A rousing birthday song by anyway, shall we?" "Do you think everyone was recorded on tape as there are any singing groups that was much of the day, to be enjoyed would come? I used to direct a Lisson, McConnan, Bion, at leisure in the future. choir, I'd love to see young faces INFORMAL CONGEST singing." O'Connor & Peterson The day was only half over. Every evening tea and coffee More to come in the evening after a are served with cake in the LAWYERS NOTARIES rest. At 7, relatives again came to comfortable lounge. And so it was join Greenwoods friends. Mrs. this day, as the sun was setting and Jones' special request has been the trumpet sounded taps. that her granddaughter, Melody, A great start for the 98th year in play her trumpet. So we had an her new home with new friends for NEW office location effective May 2, 1979: informal concert with Melody play- Mrs. Florence Jones. #7 LANCER BUILDING Lower Ganges Road PLEASE EXERCISE Tel. 537-5015 YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE New office hours: The Social Credit Tuesdays, 9.30 — 3.30 (A.J. Peterson) Wednesdays, 9.30 — 2.30 Court Attendance Thursdays, 9.30 — 3.30 (Patrick E. Bion) Party Wishes to offer assistance to anyone in need of transportation on polling General legal practice including real estate day. conveyancing, estates, commercial law, IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE PHONE criminal and family litigation. 537-9331 ANYTIME DURING POLLING HOURS 8 AM - 8 PM. (Victoria office - 837 Burdett 385-1383) BUT PLEASE VOTE 183 Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven

Pink Geranium, where a baron of Hit-and-run Maracaibo Development beef luncheon was enjoyed by all. The tables were beautifully decora- costs $200 ted with spring flowers, and a three-tiered wedding cake, made at Ganges Biggest subdivision sought by Mrs. Ripley, and decorated by Damage was estimated at about Mrs. Stevens, centred the bride's $200 hi a hit-and-run incident at table. It was trimmed with narciss- Ganges. us and red primroses entwined in a Pam Kitchen reported leaving is one of best says trustee pattern of cornelli lace. her car in the Trading Company parking lot on Monday. When she Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will tour returned to the vehicle, the fender It was the largest subdivision to MORE STRINGENT The project was approved sub- the state of Oregon before return- ject to a ruial check. had been crumpled and the pass- come before the Salt Spring Island ing to reside on Galiano. enger's door was jammed. Trust Committee, said planner Not only has every requirement The provincial geologist is be- Chris Foord. of the Islands Trust been met, but ing invited to look at it in view of "It is such a nice development the regulations and restrictions the dependance on ground water. tint I would hate to see something imposed by the developers have "I may be over-reacting to Film Processing & go wrong with it," said Bud been very much more stringent, ground water," admitted Dr. Kreissl. the committee learned. Even the Kreissl. building sites have been tagged on "You can'tl" countered Gor- Enlarging is It is the Maracaibo strata plan each lot. don Wallace. on Athol Peninsula. Athol Penin- Our Business sula is the northern land mass on Salt Spring Photo & Print Shop Long Harbour. It is the long McPhillip's Ave., across from Rec. Centre peninsula that makes Long Har- Wedding of Isabel bour long. 537-5141 Mon. • Sat. 10 to 5 pm ; The project provides for two community water systems to feed and protect the 82 lots. Water is Ripley at Galiano provided from six wells producing Announcement a total of 74?A gallons a minute. Contributed cascade bouquet of yellow sweet- Sixteen holes were drilled and all heart roses and green fern, along produced water. The poorest yields A beautiful wedding took place in St. Margaret's Church on Gal- with a silver horseshoe. 0.35 gallons an hour, or barely Bridesmaid was Susan Besler, Ronald B. McQuiggan enough for one dwelling. iano Island recently with Rev. Dyer officiating. Isabel Kathleen, only who wore a long tiered, off the Trust has required that two shoulder, ecru coloured floral poly- water catchment systems be in- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James NOTARY PUBLIC Ripley', became the bride of Fred- ester gown, she carried a bouquet stalled for fire protection purposes. erick James, youngest son of Mr. of spring flowers. Mother of the In addition, each home will be and Mrs. Ralph Stevens. bride wore a dress of white and GANGES required to install a 1,000 gallon brown print and a yellow rose reservoir. Mrs. Ross Parminter played the corsage. Mother of the groom wore It was noted during last Wed- wedding march. The bride, given a three-piece aquamarine suit and 9.30-5.00 nesday's discussion of the project in marriage by her father, was a corsage of yellow carnations. that the population density will be radiant in her gown of white satin Monday to Saturday one-tenth of that at Scott Point. trimmed in wide lace, long bell Best man was Ivor Sater of Best beach property in the sleeves and full skirt en tram. A Duncan and ushers were Bill Stev- project has been designated a fingertip length veil held by a tiara ens, brother of the groom, and Jim 537-5521 public beach. It is situated opposite of seed pearls completed her Ripley, brother of the bride. A or Box 570, Ganges the ferry terminal at Long Harbour. wedding gown. She carried a family reception was held at the 194

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Audrey and Jake Buitenwerf check the new crop. JAKE AND AUDREY BUITENWERF Magazine article brought them to Salt Spring 23 years ago

BY TONY RICHARDS While many people on the were no plans available in Canada. It was 23 years ago that Jake islands are still in the process of, or "We wrote to the University of Buitenwerf sold two pigs in order have just completed their planting, Guelph, Ontario," explains Jake. to make a $150 down payment on the Buitenwerfs are already four "They referred us to the University five acres of land on Rainbow months into the growing season, of B.C. We wrote to U.B.C., and Road. And shortly after that he having begun planting in January. they referred us to the University paid an island contractor a steak Their 3,000 square foot green- of Kentucky." Jan stands by the frame he built. dinner and a case of beer to clear house, built last year, houses about The greenhouse, he says, is house is a cold frame which Jake At present, field crops is the his new property. 1,150 tomato plants, many of which designed to withstand winds of up designed and his son Jan built. only type of fanning carried out at Today, Jake and Audrey Buit- are fast approaching the harvesting to 80 mph. It is covered with About eight feet wide and close to Golden Acres, although the Buit- enwerf have no regrets about stage with tomatoes the size of a special six mil greenhouse plastic 100 long, about seven different enwerf family has raised some beef moving to the island they read golf ball. that is said to be good for three varieties of vegetables are growing cattle. about in a mid-1950's issue of FOR $5 years. inside it, and most of them will McLean's Magazine. And though Jake obtained plans for the fflS OWN METHOD remain there right through to "We even had goats at one there were "golden years" in greenhouse from the University of The heating and circulation harvest time. time," says Jake, "but we couldn't Holland after the second world Kentucky College of Agriculture. system is one that Jake built Both the greenhouse and the plant a tree or anything then." war, they are glad they came to After sending off $5, he received himself using a propane heater at cold frame are equipped with an Cow manure and compost have Canada. all the necessary plans, plus more one end-and an electric fan in the irrigation system consisting of been the chief means of fertilizing than 50 pages of information on middle of the greenhouse. He plastic pipe suspended above the but commercial fertilizers are also They still have the five acres various aspects of greenhouse con- decided to use his own method plants. Plants are fed water used, though not to any great they bought when they arrived on struction including circulation and after discovering that it would cost through nozzles spaced at regular extent. As for insect pests, they say Salt Spring, Golden Acres' Farm ventilation requirements, and cool- somewhere in the region of $3,000 intervals along the pipe. that a controlled spraying program just outside of Ganges, where they ing and heating systems. to purchase the equipment he Although Jake Buitenwerf in- is necessary. Last year, says Aud- have about three acres of market Why did he have to look as far needed. sists that he has learned how to rey, they lost then- potato crop gardens. away as Kentucky? Because there Adjacent to the new green- grow vegetables by trial and error, when they refrained from using he attended a horticultural school chemical controls. in Holland for three years before Another product of Golden coming to Canada. He worked on Acres is wine, which Jake de- The Business, Professional farms in Alberta for eight years scribes as "just as good as old and spent some time in the Herb Capozzi's, if not better". Okanagan before moving to Salt As far as farming on the islands and Service Community Spring. is concerned, Jake notes that it is ANOTHER JOB definitely on the increase. But his of Salt Spring Island He is not, however, a full time advice for anyone considering gett- farmer: he has worked for B.C. ing into farming is that they don't — are invited to a luncheon Ferries for many years and says it rush into it too quickly. wouldn't be possible to operate the By going at it carefully, he says, to meet and speak with farm without working at another "we can build up farming again on job as well. Salt Spring". David Anderson FEDERAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE on Monday, May 14 12.00 -1.30 at the Kanaka Place Formerly the Ganges Crest Cost of luncheon: $350 This ad authorized and funded by the official agent for David Anderson Ganges Liberal Headquarters McPhillips Ave. 537-2025 Jake takes a closer look. Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Thirteen How long is an oyster? Manly looks at Canadian * * * * or how long an oyster lease?

scene during visit to Fender How long is an oyster lease? gested Gordon Wallace, but was Salt Spring Island Trust Com- any check made to ensure that it mittee said five years. Province was, in fact, being maintained as a BY ELEANOR HARRISON "Historically, wages follow pri- would also decrease taxes for low says 15 or 20 years. viable commercial project and not The two NDP candidates visit- ces." and middle income people, said the In a letter to the committee, the just a ploy to gain possession of the ing the Fender Islands last week In addition, for senior citizens candidate. Ministry of Lands explained that waterfront. were entertained at a lunch at the and low income people they would In the government offices they an established lease must be Applicant Charles Bazzard told home of Dr. and Mrs. E. Morrison. be given tax credits that would help would constantly review programs. offered on a minimum term of 15 him that the leases are policed by In the afternoon they attended the to ease the burden of inflation. They are not advocating laying off years to justify the lessee's work. If the government. Fender Islands Women's Institute The NDP would preserve and workers but re-organizing in some the lease is not established, then It's OK with the Trust provided Flower Show, where they had an protect the environment. areas to make sure useful work is the lease is usually 20 years. that a monitoring program indi- opportunity to meet many and talk They oppose increased tanked being done. That was fine with him, sug- cates it is in practical use. with many of the islanders. traffic on our coast, nuclear power In the post office they would Jim Manly, Federal NDP can- developments and spraying with have less regional management didate, was interviewed at the 2,4-D to control milfoil weed in our and more people out delivering the DANGEROUS flower show. B.C. lakes. mail on the routes. It is his feeling that fixed They would institute an immed- Jim Manly was born in Saskat- election dates in Canada would iate capital works program at the chewan and came to Vancouver in TREE TOPPING have real merit. A government local, municipal and provincial 1943, where he graduated from could still be defeated by a vote, level, for example in reforestation U.B.C. He is, at present, a United while in office. and stream clearance. The NDP Church minister at Ladysmith. The NDP basically supports bilingualism and is very concerned about national unity. The feeling is that it can best be solved by full employment. Mainly Mayne In Quebec there are 400,000 Sorry for any inconvenience unemployed, he stated. Ed Broad- BY ELSIE BROWN bent and the NDP want planning ART WILLIAMS and industrial strategy at a national R.R.#4, LADYSMITH, B. C. VOR 2EO level. The most important date to Our sympathy to Cissie Night- 19-17 They would build up industries remember this week is voting day, ingale whose brother passed away such as telecommunications, petro- Thursday, May 10. Mayne Island- recently in White Rock Hospital. chemicals, metal and plastics in- ers will vote at the Agricultural Funeral Services were held at stead of exporting Canada's raw Hall from 8 am to 8 pm. The list of White Rock. resources. eligible voters is at both stores and Eighty per cent of a Canadian the post office. The Crib Club celebrated the family's income goes now for food, end of the season at a dinner held housing and transportation. The Other important dates are: at Mayne Inn on April 24. Trophies NDP would establish a national Sunday, May 13, Mayne Island and prizes were awarded to the investment fund into which com- Volunteer Firemen will hold a winners of high scores for the year. panies would put some profits for Pancake Breakfast to honour moth- Harry Redman won the trophy for tax incentives in good years. This ers on Mother's Day from 9 am to high average during the year for NOW OPEN - IN DUNCAN fund would then be available when 12 noon. It will be held at the Fire the men and Vi Hamilton won the times are slack. Hall. Admission: $1 per person. women's high score. Vic Griffiths * Quality Chocolates INFLATION Sunday, May 13, Rev. Dr. won a suitable prize for being Inflation, said Manly, is not due George Morrison will conduct the "skunked" the greatest number of to wage increases, as some would service at St. Mary Magdalene times. New officers elected were * Candy m*im^. If * Fudge have us believe. Last year the wage Church at 11.30 am. Services will president, Bert Wood; vice-presi- increase averaged 6.4%, the cost be conducted by Rev. R. Dawson dent, Bertha Evans; secretary- of living 9% and, according to May 20 and June 10 in the absence treasurer, Irene Halliday. Hugh A.I.B. figures, the cost of food, of Rev. John Dyer, who will be on and Marguerite Campkin were * Tins of * Tins of 21%. holiday. Harry Redman's guests for the Toffee The NDP proposes a fair prices Saturday, May 19, 2 pm, An- evening. Biscuits commission with the power to roll nual Meeting, Mayne Island Im- back prices where there is evidence provement District at the Fire Hall, Choose your chocolates - of profiteering. They would, how- election of one trustee. Reports are Mushroom or ever, recognize that business of general interest to all Mayne we will box them for you should make a reasonable return Island property owners. Bacon Burgers on its investment. Nurse Lynda McKewan will be Reasonable wage settlements on holiday May 5 to May 28 and Burger Galley 225 CANADA AVE., DUNCAN are possible if the cost of living is nurse Peggy Nygard will be on call 748-1113 kept in sight. from her home at 539-2884. 537-9622

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SE ECT FIGHT KNOT CEDAR CHANNEL SIDING x6 .'///.'.''. Page Fourteen GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Indignant at refusal Fined $1,200 Betty Delmonico ordered out of Islands for impaired Trust meeting in Ganges over dispute driving A fine of $1,200 was levied Spectator was ordered to leave tures, submitted the applicant. NO CHANGE interrupt I shall have to ask you to against a Salt Spring man in the meeting when the Salt Spring The site would be beautified The Advisory Planning Com- leave." Ganges provincial court Wednes- Island Trust Committee rejected an and a suitable office building set mission recommended refusal, re- "A pleasure!" replied Mrs. day on a charge of driving with a application for rezoning of a Val- up, said the applicant. He present- ported Foord. They had looked at Delmonico. blood-alcohol content exceeding halla Road property in Ganges. ed the trustees with pictorial the question of use and location. She was asked to leave, but she 0.08. Allan Cunningham, of Quebec descriptions of the type of office he They were unanimous in finding no got the last word. Glenn Blomly was charged after Drive submitted a carefully pre- was planning. cause to change the new plan. "This stinks!" she said loudly he was stopped by RCMP in pared presentation on establishing Lindall Homes do not belong in He had received many phone before vigorously slamming the Ganges February 2; breathalyzer an outlet for Lindall Homes. the core area of Ganges, he urged. calls asking for no more commer- door. readings of 0.17 and 0.16 were The site is situated at Valhalla It generates low traffic volumes. cial development in the area, subsequently obtained. and Park Drive, to the rear of the The construction of homes would commented Bud Kreissl. "I have considered it very He pleaded guilty to the new Valcourt super market. help stimulate business on the "Brother!" exclaimed Betty carefully," observed David Lott. "I charge, which was the second Although zoned for residential island. Delmonico. They were talking rub- must congratulate Mr. Cunning- impaired charge he had been purposes, the property is not Planner Chris Foord noted that bish, she added. ham on a very good presentation, convicted of in two years. suitable for that use, situated as it he knows nothing of its designation "We must have order," called but the issue is not whether we is, between two commercial ven- for multiple residential use. Chairman John Rich, "If you have a Lindall Homes outlet on the island." He cited the domino principle, where the commercial zone ex- tends lot by lot. Application was rejected. "There'll be a lot of work going off the island, then," commented Provincial Province of Cunningham. Elections Act British Columbia Arts Council NOTICE TO PROVINCIAL VOTERS sets date for meeting

The Gulf Islands Community Arts Council has scheduled its annual general meeting for Thurs- day, May 24, at 8 pm in Mahon Hall. With membership well above 350, the CAC is one of the largest organizations in the islands. By MARKING holding the meeting in the eve- ning, the officers hope that more of these members will find it conven- ient to attend and take part in the discussion of several matters of importance to the group. Foremost among these will be OF BALLOTS proposed changes in the constitu- tion and bylaws. At last year's annual general meeting, a commit- tee was appointed to review the regulations in order to make them serve the organization more effi- British Columbia ciently. Details of their proposals will be published well in advance of Provincial General Election the meeting so that members can discuss them knowledgeably, May 10,1979 Driftwood was told this week. Election of officers will also take place at this meeting and members will have a preview of plans for Art-Craft '79. Island Under Section 101 (1) of the Provincial Elections Act, guilds will be reporting on their year's accomplishments, including ail ballots must be marked with a black lead pencil. their use of grants from the CAC. t A black lead pencil is provided in each polling-booth. Remember: To ensure that your vote is valid, please mark Bridge your ballot with the black lead pencil provided. winners Canadian Legion Duplicate • Polling stations will be open throughout from Bridge club winners on May 1 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time. were: First, Anne McConnell, Gordon • Please bring your official "Where to Vote" card. Hutton; second, Nora Day, Phoebe Stevens; tied for third, Helen Shandro, Mayme Iverson; Dr. and Mrs. Hyslop.

W.E. SMITH Dental Mechanics Ltd. ELECTION/79 OPEN 2nd Floor, Lancer Bldg. Ganges BRITISH COLUMBIA MOM. - TUES. - WED. 9-12- 1.30-5 K. L. Morton, Chief Electoral Officer, 2735 Cambie Street, Vancouver, B.C. 537-9611 IMMitel MM HBlMI tfr! Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Fifteen Trust gets brochure on spraying Saturna Scene when protest is sounded to board Whoever the joker was who the guest speaker, Colin Mouat of When the Islands Trust ex- Pollution Control Branch be asked Most laws governing rights are smeared raw egg all over the door Ganges, past zone chairman and pressed concern to the Pesticide to notify the Islands Trust immed- based on land, commented Mike of our clinic had best take Bill now prospective district governor Control Branch regarding noxious iately upon receipt of an applica- Humphreys. Lawson's advice to "think posi- elect. sprays a brochure came back tion for a permit which might cause tive." The perpetrator of such a Colin spoke of the importance extolling the safety of sprays. pollution. sick joke needs to shape up, or of the small local club in the much Trust had emphasized the con- MONITORING he/she will end up with egg on larger Lions International. The cern of islanders and urged that He further moved that both his/her face. speaker was thanked by Don local labour was the best way of branches be asked to describe the McLellan, president elect of Satur- getting rid of excessive growth. methods of monitoring that are Chairman Forgotten last week was that na Lions Club. Mrs. Anne Mouat, BC Hydro has been planning to used to assess subsequent envi- Edie Whiting won the braided rug who accompanied her husband, spray the highly controversial her- ronmental damage. made by Evelyn Saunders and was introduced together with other bicides on the power line right-of- Trust supported both propos- notes rules raffled to help St. Christopher's head table people by outgoing way on Galiano and Salt Spring als. Church. president Gordy Wick. Bob Hind- Islands. It was noted that a number of Saturna Lions celebrated a fifth march gave the toast to the ladies, Does Hydro have to take out a trustees would like to meet with of meeting birthday on Tuesday, April 24, with followed by a reply from Laura license to spray, asked Jim Ty- a big birthday cake made and Coombs. officials of both branches to discuss Islands Trust meetings on the The announcement of School hurst, at the Trust council meeting procedures for monitoring permits. decorated by Laura Coombs. Then in Victoria last week. The answer various islands are held under the on Friday evening, April 27, the Sports Day being held on May 1 was yes. Municipal Act. Lions had a very successful Foun- was an error. Sports Day will be on Have they already been to the Trustees also expressed con- The public is invited to sit in and ders Day banquet. The delicious Friday, June 1. Students are pesticide control board? Yes, with- cern for pollution arising from take part where they are invited. roast beef dinner was catered by practising hard and hope to keep out notifying the Trust. factors outside the Trust area. One The members of the audience may the Parents of School Children up their good record of last year. possibility submitted was the dis- not interrupt the meeting, nor may group. Tom Davidson introduced Jeannie Morgan was home for a charge of effluent into the sea and they disturb the meeting in any weekend. Jeannie has improved so B.C. Hydro has undertaken to its subsequent arrival on an island way. Alcohol consumption in West much that she is being promoted to enquire into alternative methods shore. Chairman John Rich outlined Germany is at an all-time peak, Tillicum Lodge in Victoria. Our of weed-control, using non- the rules of order at the Salt Spring reports the Canada Safety Council. thanks to Connie Smith whose chemical procedures at the termi- Jurisdiction over water is a grey Island Trust Committee meeting Every second German mark spent nal stations on the two islands. helpful support made this weekend area, said manager Tony Roberts. on Wednesday of last week. on beverages is spent on alcohol visit possible.

The intention must be posted on the notice board of Hydro's Nanaimo office, noted the chair- man. Pesticide Control Branch is simply issuing permits, comment- Provincial Province of ed Jim Tyhurst. There is no monitoring or checking. Elections Act British Columbia "The branch should be requir- ed to hear other evidence," he urged, "and there should be subsequent monitoring." NO PERMIT There appears to be no permit yet sought for Salt Spring Island, NOTICE TO PROVINCIAL VOTERS explained Chairman Rich. He had not seen it posted yet in Hydro's Nanaimo office. Will the Pesticide Branch ad- vise the Trust on receipt of the application, asked Tyhurst. Board had assured the Trust that it would give the letter "adequate" consideration. BC Hydro had explained to the PERSONAL Trust that there is a requirement to tell anyone of applying for a spraying permit. It does not re- quire publicity under the present laws and regulations. Tyhurst moved that both the IDENTIFICATION Pesticide Control Branch and the r^ DOES YOUR ^ WATER SMELL AT THE POLLS. LIKE ROTTEN EGGS? On election day Thursday, May 10,1979 polling station officials may request identification. It will speed voting procedures if you have some personal identification available. Polling stations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to Culligan announces greatly 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time improved technology to elim- inate hydrogen sulfide, the cause of "that odor", tar- nished silver, ruined wash- ables, blackened paint. Take the first step to solving our water problem by calling for a free water analysis, no obligation. Call 656-6115 and say ELECTION/79 BRITISH COLUMBIA K. L. Morton, Chief Electoral Officer, 2735 Gamble Street Vancouver. R r. 98JU 3ra St., S'dney \ 24/ Page Sixteen GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979

Believed they were prohibited Galiano Island BY MARY ELLEN HARDING

They were shocked when mobile home The Artists' Guild of Galiano will hold its annual spring exhibi- tion on Friday evening, May 18 from 7 to 10, and all day on set up on property at Vesuvius Bay Saturday, May 19 from 10 am to 6 When an indignant Vesuvius Bay resident addressed the Salt pm. We always look forward to this "A lot of us were under the Two or three or 10 people day to see the talents of our island Spring Island Trust Committee on Wednesday afternoon, she had impression that no mobile home should not bring in recommenda- 'painters. three main concerns. could come into this idyllic set- tions to the Trust which would ting." she told the committee. We are glad that Rodney Phil- Mrs. Hillier protested the building regulations which permit the affect the whole island, he pressed. ippson has been released from erection of a mobile home on an island lot without requiring She described the mobile home Bud Kreissl reflected that he had hospital following painful burns to screening and other measures to protect neighbours from the sight as an eyesore set 25 feet from the tried to get the people of Vesuvius both of his legs. He was in hospital of the home. property line and parallel to the together to consider planning. He in Vancouver. She was indignant at the failure road allowance. had been unable to gain any The first meeting of the season And Mrs. Hillier felt that the "We're all very shocked," she support. for the Galiano Chamber of Comm- of the Trust to prevent fill dumped buildings at the Vesuvius Bay on islaiTd properties from interfer- added. "Let's have no phony, middle- erce was held at the Senior Citizens Store constitute a slum and should She had investigated and found class-suburban attitudes about Lounge on May 2; president Les ing with the natural drainage be demolished. housing," said David Lott, flatly. courses. that everything was legal. The Woodbridge was in the chair. owner of a mobile home is only "It's what you do with a house, not Appointments to the different required to place it'on four wooden what it's made of!" chairmanships were made for the SPEED BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION blocks, she told the meeting and no Gordon Wallace agreed. new year. Secretary is Mrs. Edith skirting is required. "You can't discriminate against Box 1003 Ganges, B.C. Wishart; treasurer and publicity, A committee should be struck mobile homes," he asserted. Mrs. Joan Callaghan; roads, Ollie by the trustees to investigate this TWO PATHS Garner; parks, Hank Knudson; Jack- situation, she urged. She also There were two courses open. transportation, Rozannc Shuey; 537-9750 asked that mobile homes be prohi- The Trust could investigate an membership, Frank Grenhalgh; Gordon- 653-4234 bited on lots of less than half an overall plan for Vesuvius, mused north end liaison, Miriam Bings. acre. Chairman John Rich. Or it could Other members of the council are In conclusion, she recom- launch an enquiry into mobile Mrs. Kathy Benger, Mrs. M. mended that mobile homes be homes. Harding and Mr. D.A. New. * NEW HOMES * ADDITIONS upgraded, aesthetically, mounted He suggested that local trustees It was decided that the annual •FOUNDATIONS *ROOFING on a concrete foundation, be pro- investigate the situation and report dinner and dance will be held at ttn vided with a pitched roof and back to the next meeting. Galiano Hall on June 23, advance require landscaping and screening. Mrs. Hillier expressed regret tickets only. Next meeting of the The Trust should regulate the sit- that Dr. Kreissl, having been pres- council will be held on June 6. ing of the building on the lot and ented with a petition, had not read Just a reminder to attend the DAVID ANDERSON require that it be not closer than 50 it out. He had already said he Galiano School Fake at the school- feet from the property line. In started enquiring two years ago grounds on May 19, beginning at A name you know, a name you trust addition, she urged that accessory and she wasn't looking at several 10.30 in the morning. buildings be prohibited on a lot years. Paid for the official agent of the Elect Anderson Cttee. where a mobile home is He was talking of a report in a age systems should not be the man 19-2 constructed. month's time, responded Rich. He to undertake percolation tests, she Unless something is done Vesu- added that there does not appear charged. vius Bay will be filled with mobile to be a wide concern. Mrs. Hillier told the committee homes, she warned the Trust. He had not been listening, that it represents a conflict of inter- Salt Spring RESIDENCE reported that protester. The people est when the same man who carried George Heinekey, former on the waterfront don't care and out the percolation test installs the regional director, explained that the people further back don't care. drainage field. SUPER Petroleum Products ltd, the community accepts the mobile The Trust could not act on her She also protested the dumping home as a permanent residence. recommendations without of fill on any property in such a PRODUCTS - Residential Heating Fuels There are not many in the Vesuvius enquiry, explained Rich. manner that it affects drainage on Bay area, he added, and there WHO DO YOU REPRESENT? neighbouring land. - Industrial & Marine Products won't be because there are not that "Who do you represent?" asked The committee will investigate. many vacant lots. Dr. Lott. CONDEMNED Specializing in Service "Who do you represent?" Trust committee will also inves- HAMBURGERS retorted Mrs. Hillier. tigate Mrs. Hillier's charge that a Please call us at "1 was elected," said Lott. building condemned by the health White or Whole Wheat Buns "Maybe I was," responded Mrs. inspectors is being used as a rental The plant - Ganges Harbour: 537-5331 Hillier. . home in Vesuvius Bay. BURGER GALLEY The trustees will report back at "Around the corner from us is a At home: 537-9209 the next committee meeting. slum," she told the committee. "It 537-9622 Contractor who installs drain- doesn't affect me. 1 am simply con- cerned that you gentlemen would let it happen." Mrs. Hillier addressed the com- mittee twice. The first time, she spoke of mobile homes. During a recession she asked for permission to speak on the other matters. Rear-end collision Total of $350 damage was estimated when a car rear-ended a motorcycle in Ganges on April 4. Police reported that the motor cycle was being ridden by Joey Toutant when the car driven by Barry Dayman, of Sunset Drive, ran into the rear. Traffic violation report was filed FRIDAX SATURDAX AJNDAX against Dayman for following too closely., Incident occurred in Ganges.

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Paid for by the British Columbia Social Credit Party Page Eighteen- GOLF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Damage of $500 reported Candidates polled for Moneyman Damage amounted to $500 Greg Nord-Leith, Mayne Island when the Datsun pickup owned by student, 17. Terry Horrocks of Fulford failed to stands on energy issues negotiate a corner on Reynolds Only minor injuries were sus- Road. tained by Nord-Leith, who was BY SCOTT LAWRANCE moment) from either rigid party Vehicle was being driven by alone in the car at the time. Having just attempted a can- policy or the demands of big vass of local candidates on energy business connections. While Mr. For People Going Places f^ffA /? 7~7J"7? S*' issues on behalf of the B.C. Energy Mika referred us to party policy on Coalition and our own ad hoc most issues he did add his personal islands group, I realize how much affirmation to work "for a complete • Cruises work needs to be done to educate halt for any nuclear planning both ourselves and the politicians. I anywhere". Mr. Curtis, for some • Flights was hoping to be able to clarify the reason or another, declined to stands of the three local provincial respond at all despite the fact that TRAVELWORLD •Bus Tours candidates on both broad issues he was supplied with a stamped such as nuclear power and specific self-addressed envelope. ,^^^^ ^^^f O CALL CONNIE AT projects such as the Hat Creek coal '<^M ^K? Salt Spring development. DIFFERENT TALE Only Mr. Green replied very Only the NDP appear outspok- **^!6 ^ Insurance (1972) Ltd. extensively to the questionnaire, enly unequivocal in their opposi- presumably thanks to the Conser- tion to nuclear development in any 537-5527 vative Party's freedom (at the phase. Despite assurances from Bill Bennett atop the hottest band- wagon which has lumbered along in many years that the Socreds are also opposed to nuclear power development, we hear a slightly different tale from his Minister of the Environment. Mr. Hewitt, in conversation on CBC radio with JOHN MIKA Bob Skelly recently, said that he would not rule out nuclear devel- PUTS opment at some point hi the future. This resonates eerily with Rob- ert Bonner's remarks in Vancouver recently (backtracking rapidly from Mrs. George Laundry was collecting PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS his "like it or not" statement) that donations at the recent World Relief Tea in Fulford Hall. Long-time resi- it would be at least 10 years before dent of Salt Spring Island, she was able we would see the development of to exchange greetings with many nuclear power in this province, friends. implying that there would be lots of time for debate and discussion. agement and greater, more effect- ive control over B.C. Hydro. EIGHT YEARS Interestingly, the AECL has set NEGATIVE guidelines of an eight-year lead I would have liked to have time before any project becomes heard from Mr. Curtis on the issue operative. If we consider that of regional input because the Hydro's Regional Power Supply record of the Socreds on this count Plan D (June '78) sees the imple- is rather negative. A good example mentation of our first nuke in 1991, is the government's handling of the it becomes apparent that our next Kootenay Diversion issue last fall government will make the big at which time pressure from the decision. Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Bill Bennett and Robert Bonner forced In Mr. Green's opinion, B.C. the elected representatives from obviously does not need nuclear seven electoral districts and five power but, as a true pragmatist, he municipalities in the Kootenays to feels it may perhaps be appropriate rescind their move to have a local in some places. His feelings on plebiscite on the $80 million pro- many issues were similarly weigh- ject. Fortunately, the people them- ed and ambiguous. On some, he selves did not rest and carried echoed growing popular sentiment through the plebiscite themselves. and answered emphatically. As It is unfortunate that Mr. Curtis did with the NDP he favours better not see fit to give us his views on regional input into resource man- the critical issues of energy policy in this province. * Chicken This has not been as extensive a *Fish& Chips view of our candidates' positions as we had hoped, but may provide\ Burger Galley some indications of the issues at stake when you go to the polls 537-9622 Thursday. Custom Gulf Islanders deserve a strong spokesman to represent them in Wood Windows the legislature and ON MAY 10 Doors ELECT MIKA Jack Vandort FOR A RIDE TO THE POLLS PHONE FULFQRD GANGES CENTRAL R3Q-2001 653-4515 537-2021 537-2703 Mayne Island Salt Spring Island Inserted by Saanich and the Islands NDP TFN Page Nineteen Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Communication via computer links, satellite Beer League is laid-back Information Exchange Centre softball for beer drinkers

BY MICK MANTLE 6.30 in Ganges and anyone interes- is planned at Fender Island No beer drinking until after the ted in playing is invited to go game is one of two major rules in along. Anything resembling a bat What Bartlett envisions could Salt Spring Island's Beer League that prospective players can bring BY GEU JOHNSTON Bartlett moved through art to softball. The other, according to along will be welcome. Bats will be Fender Island will have a technology imperceptibly, finding well be part of a small community library. Certainly, he looks on the softball enthusiast Wayne Taylor, more than welcome, and so will unique eye and ear on the world no real conflict between the two. is players must be beer drinkers. balls. Gloves of any description when Bill Bartlett's Community What he recognized was their centre as an extension between libraries as we know them and the The latter rule, however, could could also prove quite useful. And, Information Exchange Centre goes common characteristic of being probably be stretched a little to of course, beer. into operation this summer. Pen- elitist and exclusive of the "person vast information resources avail- able electronically. allow those who don't partake of If you are interested, but have derites will be able to communicate in the street". the odd bottle of brew to join in the none of the above, you can probab- non-competitive, laid-back and re- ly borrow equipment from others, laxed form of softball pursued by with the exception of the last item. the Beer League. Casual, as well as softball, is Figures showing last year's the name of the game, and slow effect of the Beer League on Major pitch will be the style. League softball are not readily So if you're feeling down and available, but several observers out, disheartened and disgusted report they have been unable to after the election, play softball to even make a start of compiling a take the load off your mind. Or if list of the Lou Gehrigs, Babe Ruths you feel elated and light-hearted, and Joe DiMaggios who turned up happy and content, go out anyway and roused the fans to a frenzy. and share your happiness. If islanders had to pay $10 a Knock a few balls around, run a seat for Friday's game, they could few bases, razz the umpire and get expect to get their money's worth some exercise - that's Beer and then some. Action begins at League softball.

with institutions and individuals He founded Direct Media less Bill Bartlett sits amidst some of internationally through computer than a year ago and since then has the equipment used by Direct links and to exchange video images put over $8,000 of his own money Media Association at Fender Is- via satellite, telephone and ama- into it. His investment of time and land. teur radio with communities money and his dedication to the All the equipment and facilities GANGES APPLIANCE CENTRE throughout North America and the project have paid off. Direct Media will be on loan or owned by Direct. Fulford-Ganges Road South Pacific. They will also have is now receiving both financial and The society currently uses the 'Open Tues. - Sat. 9.30 - 12 1 the opportunity to produce then- practical support from many quar- NASA-sponsored Peacesat satellite own community video programm- ters. which carries education exchange 537-9501 ing. Imagine fender Television Support in research develop- programming between Pacific Rim FREE DELIVERY ON SALT SPRING News or The Fender Gardener. ment is being provided by the communities such as Rarotonga, Bill Bartlett is the founder/co- University of Victoria, Simon Fras- Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand and, ordinator of Direct Media Associa- er University, the CRTC, the U.S., (Turn to Page Twenty-Two) tion, a non-profit society whose NASA and the Peacesat program, purpose is to explore more human- to name but a few. Bartlett's istic uses of telecommunications. complete list of resource organiza- In the process he hopes to demys- tions, equipment suppliers, gov- tify and make accessible to the ernment agencies, affiliated insti- general public all manners of tutions, funding agencies and media technology. sponsors is an extensive one. NOTICE OF MEETING A North Fender resident for The Canada Council has recent- over two years, Bartlett founded ly granted him $10,000 to continue the Northwest Coast Institute of his work for one year and an for the Arts, which now survives as the application to the Young Canada Victoria College of Art, and went Works program was approved as on to serve for four years as the well. Direct now has $7,600 to hire Residents of Salt Spring artistic director of Open Space four Fender students to carry out Gallery, also in Victoria. the information centre experiment. & Outer Islands

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Some 300 Salt Spring Islanders Salt Spring Island Chamber of would not have been used because attended Friday evening's all-can- Commerce and the Gulf Islands he was too busy looking after the didates' meeting in Ganges to hear Teachers Association. Chamber affairs of the people of his constit- John Green an outline of election plans from president, Gavin Reynolds, chaired uency, he explained. P.- Conservative the three Saanich-lslands hopefuls. the event. The audience was eager and Meeting, in the school activity volatile, bursting into loud room, was a joint venture of the response at times. John Mika imilMIHIHIHIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIimillllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMI New Democrat John Mika, seeking the Saanich Hugh Curtis -Islands seat for his New Democra- tic Party, opened with a quip. He Social Credit was glad, he said, to see Hugh Curtis was coming to the island on the ferry. Last visit made by the Social Credit candidate was by helicopter. He stayed with the ferries. He is concerned, he stated, with the morale of the ferry staff. A New Democrat administration will take steps to improve the morale and to increase the efficiency of the service, said Mika. He announced plans of the NDP to introduce sweeping changes in the ferry service to the islands. CHANGES He proposed six new changes. No charge for handicapped persons who are on the Handicapp- ed Persons Income Assistance programme. No charge for chronically ill persons who must use the ferries to gain medical treatment and who JOHN GREEN PROG.-CONSERVAHVE have a physician's certificate to that effect. And no charge for those Comic relief was provided by would not get rid of all regional accompanying them. the humourist, John Green. districts, he cautioned. Half fares for persons travel- He recalled at the end of the "We'll get rid of one level of ling in recognized educational, war there were na outboards and government where we have four recreational, sports, religious, he and his friends had to settle for and only need three. And you, of youth or seniors groups. sailboats around the islands. He course, have five levels here!" Study of water taxi or hover- grew up on the coast and left to Finally, he promised to cut craft to take Outer Islands students HUGH CURTIS-SOCIAL CREDIT work as a newspaperman in Toron- taxes in areas where it is felt to school on a daily basis. to and on the coast. governments shouldn't be anyway. Commuter books, once again, Leading off the series, Hugh He invited his audience to Subsequently he acquired his "When you cut a tax, the with a reduction of up to 20%. own newspaper and ejoyed a economy is stimulated." Curtis recalled that he has repre- consider the promises which had Establishment of a task force sented Saanich and the Islands been made and the things which variety of experience that amply on Vancouver Island transportation fits him to represent the people of QUESTIONS.... since 1972. had been delivered. consisting of industry, labour, gov- He,invited his audience to think BE CAUTIOUS the islands, said Green. When asked whether his philo- ernment and ferries. "I have to spend a lot of time sophy had changed or whether he about the long-term accomplish- "Be cautious of promises at the OPEN-ENDED TAX ments of the Social Credit govern- end of a campaign to win your vote. listening to pot calling kettle considered that Liberal, Conserva- He also charged that the Urban black," he complained. tive and Social Credit were the ment. He reflected on pharmacare Please analyze those promises," transit Authority is empowered to established by Social Credit and The two other parties are doing same, Hugh Curtis replied that he he pressed. < collect an "open-ended property very much the same thing. They had moved to Conservatism after denticare to be introduced later In conclusion, he revealed that tax." this year if the government goes are both committed to adding to considerable analysis. While serv- the NDP was distributing propa- That had been imposed by the the provincial bureaucracy with the ing with that party, he had been back. ganda showing a cobwebbed door Social Credit candidate as well as He looked closely at the islands. taxpayers' money, he suggested. convinced that Social Credit was with his, Curtis's name on it. the three-cent gasoline tax, he The Tory looked back over the only barrier against socialism Lady Minto Hospital and charged. Greenwoods have both been the If it were his own front door it history. It was good news and bad and he had switched for that subject of big government expendi- news, he recalled. reason. "tures. In 1972 the good news was that Did he believe Jack Davis "In one year they have gone the Socreds were out and the bad should have been nominated? from 40 beds to over 100." news was that we had the NDP. He was accused and found The government appointed the In 1975, again came the good guilty, but it can't go on and on, auditor-general to check on all news; the NDP was out! And the replied the Provincial Secretary. expenditures. bad news, the Socreds were in! And it is up to the people in his constituency to decide. ASSISTANCE IN NEED NOT TRUE! "You wouldn't have said that if They have appointed the The tale is that there are so he'd been NDP," called a heckler. Ombudsman. He is the first Om- many socialists that everyone else "That remark says more about budsman in the province and is has to vote together to keep them you than about him," retorted here to provide assistance "when out, said Green. Curtis. you need it". "That's not true!" Curtis agreed that a wider Crown corporations will report The committed socialists have representation is needed on the quarterly, in accordance with gov- only 17% of the vote. directorate of BC Hydro, in reply to ernment policy, he told islanders. The real problem, he asserted, a question whether candidates Another accomplishment, he add- is that the Social-Credit is the only would support an equal number of ed. party more unpopular than the environmentalists to serve with Shelter aid for the elderly NDP. directors. ranked with the appointment of the "If you split the vote you get John Mika could not see a Ombudsman, suggested the Social the socialists! If you don't split the one-for-one ratio. Credit candidate. Both were major vote, you're bound to get the HOW TELL ONE? innovations and both will serve the socialists!" John Green was not aware of people of British Columbia. NO SALES TAX any means of identifying an envi- The grant of the down payment The Progressive Conservatives ronmentalist, but he hoped the for a first home is a step towards will wipe out the sales tax, promis- corporation would show an acute assisting couples to find a home. ed the candidate. And they will concern for the environment. He looked askance at the New take the school taxes off the land. Would all support a ban on all Democrats. If they form the government the forms of nuclear energy in British by day, said Curtis, even hour JOHN MKA....NDP district and the Islands Trust, he No government could legislate by hour." promised to loud cheers. They a ban which would be binding on Wednesday, May 9, 1979 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page Twenty-One r me Vote for me Vote for me Vote for me Vote for me hall at Ganges for outline of plans

future administrations, warned HOW HELP? acquainted with statistics from his land," announced the government passed as soon as the new legisla- Curtis, but there is no need for "How are you going to help me work with the party in the legislat- candidate. ture is sitting, explained Curtis. nuclear power in British Columbia. get a skilled trade?" asked a ure. Why had he quoted 1978 and As far as transit costs are "Tell the whole story!" chal- student, of Hugh Curtis. not 1979, which showed a switch in concerned, if you don't enjoy the lenged Hugh Curtis in the final "It wouldn't have been an issue the other direction? service, you don't pay for it. comment of the evening. if the NDPhad not cancelled plans He has worked with some of the "I am not a member of a party The statement was met by Meeting was closed at 9.30 to enable candidates to get back to for a gas line to Vancouver Island.'' people in the room on getting whose members have stated in the sharp heckling. Victoria. It has taken Curtis 3Vi years to apprenticeships, recalled the Social legislature that no one should own The final legislation will be do something about gas more than Credit candidate, but the unions just words, jibed Mika. The NDP is were the stumbling block with the only party against nuclear their, "Hold it!" Who watches for offenders? power, he added. Robert Bonner, How was the student going to the Socred nominee to Hydro has help British Columbia, he added said nuclear power in 10 years, he with a recognition of John Kenn- reminded his audience. edy. Trust needs inspector for bylaw Green expressed doubt that Would the candidates consider either of the other parties had cut hiring unemployed teachers and Islands Trust must police its Gordon Wallace has already reasonable.month' s wai*t for an inspector was off the gas to Vancouver Island. It having two in every classroom, bylaws. been responsible for enforcing was received with laughter. they were asked. Meeting in Victoria on Friday, bylaws. It was generally agreed that DISADVANTAGES "Sir!" said Curtis, "You won't the Trust council agreed that it was The Trust is big enough to hire something will have to be done, but There is some disadvantage to like the answer; but, no!" undesirable that trustees take on inspection staff, it was suggested. as yet the something hasn't quite every form of energy, he added. It "My answer, also, is no!" the responsibility of policing and been worked out. is popular to say, Nol Never! But added Mika. enforcing bylaws. John Gaines would like to see what can be said when half of the "It is quite obvious," submitt- Trustees also agreed that it was co-operation with the regional dis- power in the United States is ed Green, "that my answer, also, not acceptable that the staff be tricts and tie it in with building generated from nuclear energy? is no!" engaged in the enforcement of inspections. It could hasten inspec- Wilful damage Would Mika disassociate him- SIDNEY ISLAND regulations. tions and deal with complaints at self with the Saskatchewan NDP On plans for Sidney Island, Jim Tyhurst of Gabriola sug- the same time. Incident of wilful damage at policy on uranium mining? Gerry Mika protested that Curtis had gested that the Trust staffer might Porlier Pass Marina is being inves- Bourdin asked the question. declined to offer any comment at a take a normal action regarding an There should be an office on tigated by RCMP at Ganges. "We have" replied Mika, "We previous meeting. infraction and find himself in the each island at which an inspector It is reported that a rock was took a stand on uranium mining." His reason for failing to offer a midst of a local controversy. It could visit once or twice a month, thrown through the living room "Would you boycott the handl- reply was because he is prohibited could jeopardize his normal duties, contended Jim Money. window at the marina. Damage ing of Saskatchewan wheat if they from replying, said Curtis. trustees felt. Bud Kreissl didn't feel that a was estimated at about $15. persist in mining uranium?" asked The editor of the Colonist could Tom Toynbee. understand, even if Mika couldn't,. There was a noisy response. said the Provincial Secretary. Mika expressed surprise that Mika would resume negotia- Fender Islands Art Group holds Curtis had taken credit for a project tions to purchase Sidney Island. on Saturna that doesn't exist. So would Green. UNDERWAY Curtis was not aware that It doesn't exist because the negotiations had been broken off. Open House to display its work project is under way, retorted GREEN REPLIES Curtis, and will only exist after Curtis had spoken of volunteer- completion. ism, recalled Green; yet his was BY ELEANOR HARRISON carving and tooling on leather is ment to frame pictures. The presi- What would he do in view of the the Socred government that had Pender Islands art room open outstanding, showed the tools used dent is Jean Kilgour; secretary, house took place on Saturday Myrtle MacGregor; and treasurer, fact that half of the graduates in killed the VON, "one of the finest in doing this work and books on the the province are in need of remed- organizations on the face of the afternoon from 1 to 9 pm in the Art subject as well as samples of his Nefia Lynd. The equipment on ial English, Green was asked. earth." Room at the Library Centre, when work. display consisted of two matt cutter Noting that the meeting was The transfer of the ferries to a about 150 people called. This was and framing equipment, easel, not just an ordinary show where WORKSHOP glass cutter and locked bench. partly sponsored by the teachers, crown corporation was to get the Bill Wheaton from Mayne Is- he was in trouble, replied the Tory ferry costs out of government people go to view the finished While the grant to purchase this product, its purpose was to intro- land had given a workshop earlier equipment came through the New candidate. He is one of those who expenditures, he continued, not to this spring to the Pender group on believes that the school system has get politicians out of ferries. duce the viewer to some of the tools Horizons Program, the Art Group drawing and watercolour tech- wants the community to be aware not improved in the last 20 years. He was cynical of the DC and methods used in making the niques used in all pictures to School is structured to suit the Government News that carried the product, and to give the whole that the equipment is for the use of achieve results, and his samples of all, be they old or young. teacher, he charged. He had great provincial budget so quickly to the community an opportunity to better from "dark to light", "light to NOT JUST PAINTING respect for teachers; it was a job he people. He looked back at the story understand something of what the dark", "dry brush" and "wet The Pender Islands Art Group would not want to undertake. of the publication. art group does. brush" had been left by him for Unemployment is higher than Socreds started the BC Gov- The display of pictures, consist- this display. are interested in sponsoring all since the 1930's: what can be ernment News. NDP killed it. ing of watercolours, pastels, land- kinds of creative activities. They do scapes, portraits, oils and scenery The Perspective Drawing Mo- done? But they didn't like the way the del made of plastic by Jim Verner not just paint and frame pictures Curtis recalled a woman coming press was treating them. So they was in itself a demonstration of the only. For instance, last fall Jim and used inhis class last fall was on Verner gave a course in elementary to Vancouver to recruit workers in started it up again. various techniques used by the display. This is a three-dimension- artists' high-lighting styles. There Fort St. John. There is work in the Then the Social Credit came in al model explaining the geometric perspective, an essential for many were Eric Chisholm's drawing kinds of artistry. The course was so remoter places, he explained. and killed it. of perspective drawing in a way "No government should deliver But they didn't like the way the sculptured pictures, Nefia Lynd's well received it will be repeated scene from a window in oils, Anne that makes it easy for a person to a job to the applicant." press was treating them. So they understand the complexities of next fall along with an intermediate WHAT OF CULTURE? started it up again. Henshaw's watercolours, Ora course. This course includes archi- Symes' flowers done in watercol- perspective drawing. Talk was of education: what of The Tories will kill it dead, Through the efforts of the tectural and artistic lettering. To- culture? What of the person not promised John Green. our, a variety of watercolours from day there is so much interest in Margie Grimmer and Bertine Has- Pender Island Art Group a grant suited to working in the big SOLID SAYS MIKA was received from the New Horiz- calligraphy, the art of lettering in corporations? People with cultural The NDP had been firm. lam's flower arrangement in oils. artistic style, mainly using a broad Jim Verner, whose work in ons Program last fall to purchase skills. What support is to be given The NDP government sent the equipment for the framing of pen, that there could be a course to them? firefighters' strike to compulsory pictures. The amount of the grant given in the fall. Green had no promises to make arbitration, recalled Mika. was $2,000. The group is also interested in in that regard. The same government, later, sponsoring a course in Origami, "When everyone had to work in recalled the legislature and order- Public FOR USE OF ALL the art of paper sculpture which is order to eat: everyone had a ed a striking union back to work. This new equipment, which was actually an older art than water meaningful job." The present government has a on display, "is a donation by the colour or oils and very beautiful Curtis recalled the university new law which makes even the hearing people of Canada to those people sculptures can be made. Today's ethic, when everyone had to go to a school gardener an essential work- living on Pender Islands to be used mobiles are a sort of cousin to this university. er, he protested. NDP had pressed by them under the guidance of the art form. "It was laid on the kids." land ownership. More homes were May 30 Pender Island Art Group," and is Visitors are always welcome to There has been a gradual built under the NDP than have for the use of all, whether a drop in and watch the artists and Public hearing to investigate chat with them. recognition of the community coll- been built since, he charged. The eight zoning bylaw changes will be member of the Art Group or not. ege and cottage industry. They present government has driven held in Ganges at the Activity The New Horizons Program, a offer inducements to be creative. people out of their homes. There Centre on May 30. federal program administered by The NDP devoted one-tenth of were 5,000 fewer homes built this the Department of Health and Lost and found the cost of government buildings year than last, he charged. Time and other information will Welfare, is a movement to award Doug Truscott lost three mag for embellishment by provincial Last year, 17,000 more people be announced in Driftwood. grants to groups in communities to rims and two tires when his vehicle artists and craftsmen, called Mika. left BC than came here in 1976 and The hearing follows considera- further the activities of senior was parked behind the Shell station He also spoke of the engagement of 1977, he noted. tion by the Trust committee of a citizens. The Fenders Art Group in Ganges.

lers. He ran into a loud response The statistics are selective, held up by the delay in approving uipment Fund Society and app- found the missing equipment and from the audience. charged Curtis. Mika was well the Ganges Plan. lied for monies to purchase equip- investigation is still progressing. Page Twenty-Two GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979' B.C. Historical Association Direct Media

(From Page Nineteen) Saturna resident tells branch closer to home, Simon Fraser AUGMENT FT University. Bartlett is currently Fears of technological takeover negotiating time on Canada's do not worry Bill Bartlett. He ANIK B for communication with himself has opted for a rural life of experiences at Bella Bella remote northern Canadian settle- and expects that this type of facility ments. will augment rather than detract from his enjoyment of it. Bartlett's BY ELSIE BROWN tary. She has found it impossible to Bella, Campbell Island, at a United In the centre, Bartlett plans to idea is to give his fellow country The Annual Meeting of the Gulf attend meetings due to her son Church Hospital there during have a computer terminal with display screen or hard copy print- dwellers the best of both worlds: Islands Branch of the B.C. Histori- Peter's unfortunate accident re- World War Two. She graduated, access to urban resources without cal Association was held on Satur- sulting in a broken leg which is from Royal Inland Hospital, Kam- out, slow-scan video transceiver, a standard telephone, photo facsim- the necessity of leaving their na Island at the Community Hall, requiring a two-month stay in loops, in 1938. After taking a chosen environment. Sunday, April 29 with only fair hospital in Victoria. Her resigna- course in administration she was ile equipment and black and white video equipment. The social implications of such attendance. All the islands except tion was reluctantly accepted. accepted on the staff at the hospital a centre, Bartlett feels, relate to Fender were represented. A report was given by Jesse at Bella Bella as head nurse in The computer will be linked to international data networks, uni- social cohesion, effected through After the reading of the min- Brown on the information received 1941. enhanced education for both adults utes by acting secretary, Marjorie from the publishers relating to the versities, libraries and to an inter- It was an Indian village of about national electronic mail system, and children, increased communi- Ratzlaff, president, Lorraine cost of printing a smaller book cations and community involve- Campbell gave a report on the about island history. The matter 500 residents at the time with most which means that participants will of them away fishing. The homes ment. year's activities. Fewer meetings has been held in abeyance pending be able to do research, get the hard He is working on the hypothesis were held but interesting speakers further discussion. were nicely kept up since the facts or just "chat" with distant fishermen made good money. It that the strengthening of ties were obtained and were well Donald New of Galiano will act friends and relations. between family and friends received by the membership. Pro- as delegate from the Gulf Islands contained a post office, school, The concept of slow-scan video church and hospital. seems a bit more difficult to grasp, through distance communications jects included the gathering of Branch at the Annual Conference and the availability of education stories for a new historical book of the B.C. Historical Association but you don't need to understand it 45 BEDS first to use it: simply focus an and retraining programs could pertaining to the Outer Islands. to be held at Nanaimo May 10-13. markedly reduce problems charac- Progress has been slow due to lack Mrs. Clare McAllister has noti- The hospital had a 45-bed ordinary video camera on your capacity with a staff of five nurses, terized by loneliness, alcoholism, of interest other than from Mayne fied the association that she will be subject. Every eight seconds, an cultural isolation, juvenile delin- Island. Another project was the unable to judge the essays this year one kitchen aid, one cook, one image is selected, digitized, and secretary and one doctor. Later, sent over audio links such as quency, divorce and unemploy- Annual Essay Contest for Outer due to other commitments. A ment. Islands school children. qualified person to assume this Dr. E. Darby was assisted by Dr. telephone, HAM radio or satellite. Arthur Dobson, who left to become The increasing tendency toward The treasurer's report, given by responsibility is sought. It arrives at the other end as a individual isolation and alienation Evelyn Saunders, showed a healthy INDIAN SCREEN a missionary. frozen image, rather like a live, long distance slide show. Develop- is a major reason for developing a bank balance. Marjorie Ratzlaff will be in After the bombing of Pearl "community centre" as opposed to Election of officers was conduc- charge of a committee to look after Harbour, black-out curtains were ed originally for Ham Radio, advocating "a terminal in every ted by Don New: president is the embroidered Indian screen mandatory and a night shift was slow-scan is now developed for surveillance, with cameras set up home". With universal access Marjorie Ratzlaff; vice-president, recently acquired by the associa- confined to lighting supplied by a there is no social or economic Lorraine Campbell; secretary, tion. A photo of the screen will be flashlight. One night the air raid to monitor safe doors, warehouses, etc. Bartlett is convinced that they discrimination. Rather, another op- Elsie Brown; treasurer, Evelyn distributed to the islands to give an warden appeared with the informa- portunity for social contact is Saunders, re-elected. idea of its design, dimensions, etc. tion that a light was showing. After are more positive, communicative applications possible. created. Counsellors are Saturna, Frank It has been suggested that it be put making a thorough search it turned NOT JUST CHILDREN Copeland; Galtano, May Drew; up for sale and sold to the highest out to be in the attic. PHOTO TRANSMISSIONS The same thing is true of photo Bartlett stresses that it is an Mayne, Elsie Brown. bidder rather than hold a raffle. Nearby Denny Island was being essential aspect of the project that RESIGNATION Following the meeting Marjorie used as an Air Force base and facsimile transmission. Most every responsible member of the A letter of resignation was read Ratzlaff (nee McLelland) spoke of members often came over to people are aware that metropolitan community has the right to use the from Mrs. Helen Claxton as secre- her nursing experiences at Bella Campbell Island for a change of police use this system to send and receive mugshots, documents, etc. equipment. In today's information pace and sample some of the cook's society, he says, education can no chocolate cake and other refresh- while on the road. It is also used to send newspaper photos and copy longer be confined to the children. ments. When a few fell in the briny With changing times, each indivi- Villadsen Construction one night their excuse was they long distances. With such equip- ment in a community centre, dual must take responsibility for BUILDING CONTRACTOR were looking for submarines. re-educating him or herself. islanders will be able to send and "I've heard many people on When leaving the island it was receive a wide variety of graphic these islands voice their need for necessary to navigate in a small material from technical diagrams QUALITYHOMES to a grandchild's home-made intellectual stimulation. They want RENOVA TIONS • ADDITIONS • CABINETS boat to the larger one. Making the to increase their understanding of transfer was often hazardous and birthday card. our complex society, its political required considerable skill. As important as the equipment 20 years on Salt Spring structure, justice systems, econom- Although the hours were long are the young people who will be ic and scientific developments and, and salary low it was a memorable carrying out the experiment. They are being chosen for their sense of above all, its future. Many people, 537-5412 537-5463 experience, Marjorie reported. She wondering where the young are married one of the airmen! responsibility, initiative, imagina- tion, and interest in the commun- leading them, view technology as a threat to their security." ity. They will be trained at special "Access to equipment and pro- courses by guest instructors and grams is the only way," in Bart- will, in turn, help introduce the lett's opinion, "in which people Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital centre and its activities to the can judge for themselves the community at large. Working with relevance of modern technologies. announces interested groups and individuals, There is considerable confusion they will initiate and produce a and mystery surrounding the use of series of community-oriented ev- computers, satellites and televis- Open House and the Official Opening ents. They will also conduct re- ion, and this type of access project search, evaluate response, ass- can educate people toward useful of the emble reports and plan to continue applications. services where indicated. They "Don't be afraid of the technol- will, in short, identify community ogy itself," he urges, "it is what Renovations & Additions of needs and try to answer them. you make it. It may have been Bartlett hopes the students will misused in the past; you may have 10 Extended Care Beds get as much out of the project as felt that it controlled you. This is they will have to put into it. He your chance to control it and use it by Mrs. Warren Hastings on expressed concern that such a more appropriately." small percentage of young Gulf Islanders go on to higher education MODERNIZE Saturday, May 12th, 1979 at 2.00 pm and that employment prospects are with The opening ceremonies will be followed by not bright for them. The exper- an Open House to celebrate Hospital Day ience of working at the centre PROPANE could, he thinks, improve then- prospects or at least broaden their Members of the public will be escorted on a tour of 537-2233 tfn the Hospital and shown many exhibits and displays. horizon. Tea will be provided at the end of each tour by the Hospital Auxiliary. Island Well Drilling Ltd. The Board of Management takes pleasure in inviting "Red Williams" members of the public to: Serving the Gulf Islands since 1959 The Official Opening at 2.00 PM AIR ROTARY EQUIPMENT The Open House from 2.15 pm to 4.00 pm OWNER OPERATOR

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Jack James, left, stands next to Mrs. James is with son-in-law Bill Ganges. his daughter, Audrey Bennett and Bennett when the premier came to Government philosophy (From Page Six) is now devoted to shoring up will come and go, with new levels. Afternoon Desserts the economy against future platforms and new philoso- And don't forget to vote on inroads and major expendi- phies. But all those new phil- Thursday! tures are made towards open- osophies will centre on one —F.G.R. ing up the north with new thing and one thing only- SALT SPRING THE INN roads and new rail and new ...how to spend your money. towns and the hell with the oil No one will think of a great OPTICAL men. new idea. Chop the taxes 50% Glasses - Contact Lenses and AT VESUVIUS So you look for a new job and let you spend your money Eye Examinations that will pay you $12,000 a the way you want to! Arranged on Salt Spring Try Us! year and let you spend $8,500 Figures are imaginary and 191 while the two governments unrelated to present tax 537-9828 TFN Don L. Taylor

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Inserted by the Progressive Conservative Association 192 Page Twenty-Four GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, May 9, 1979 Islands Trust is prepared to its conversion to some other pur- plan. approve the rezoning of 2'/$ acres pose at a later date. "A sewered pasture," suggested of land behind the Liquor Store in Gordon Wallace. Ganges for the construction of a The food company had asked Planner Chris Foord reminded Trust approves smaller food store. for rezoning of the entire Quesnel trustees that on 2'/> acres there Trust proposes to establish a property, nearly twice the area. would be room for a store and new /one covering food stores and The Trust will also recommend parking and little else but a food nothing else. Trustees felt that as to the BC Land Commission that store. area for new K & R store the applicant, K & R Food Store, the property be taken out of the had asked for that use the limita- Agricultural Land Reserve. Bylaws covering the project are • Provincial (\J^_*\ Province of Elections Act l^il^l British Columbia

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Absentee voting means that if you are absent To assist the local election officials, give them from your own electoral district or polling division the name of the electoral district where you are on Election Day, but still in British Columbia, registered, or ask for assistance to locate the you can vote. In certain greater Vancouver and name. The election officials will have a list of greater Victoria electoral districts voters may candidates for all electoral districts. Polling stations 9-^ not cast absentee ballots within their own will be open throughout the province on Election electoral district. Day, May 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific On Election Day, go to the nearest polling Daylight Saving Time. As an absentee voter you station and request a special Absentee Ballot. can vote anywhere in British Columbia. Remember, you must be on the Provincial voters In the Victoria, Surrey and Vancouver list for your electoral district to be eligible to vote. electoral districts, two members are elected. Voters You vote for the candidate of your choice in your registered in these districts may vote for two electoral district. candidates and will be advised at the poll.

ELECTION/79 BRITISH COLUMBIA K L Morton Chief Electoral Officer 2735 Gambia Street, Vancouver, B.C.