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Wednesday, March 18, 1987GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 39#down through the yearsTwenty-five years ago• Local businessman Gil Humphreyshopes to be chosen theLiberal Party's federal candidatefor this riding at an upcomingmeeting to be held in Duncan.Humphreys previously heldties with the Progressive ConservativeParty. However, he saidthat after four years of theDiefenbaker government, he feelsa Liberal government offers theonly hope of Canada regaining itsstature.• Members of two long-time GulfIsland families were joined in holymatrimony when Miss CarolineDeacon of Mayne Island marriedJohn William Reynolds of FulfordHarbour.The ceremony took place at1:30 pm in Ganges UnitedChurch, with Dr. N. Hughesofficiating. The organ music wasprovided by Mrs. J. Tomlinson.• Mrs. Stan Kitchener made anexcellent French chef at a bakesale held by Branch 32 of the B.C.Old Age Pensioners' Associationin St. George's Hall.Everyone joined the fun andfs. B. Krebs won first prize,owed by Mrs. P. Guntermanand Mrs. Hayward.• Eleven girls from Salt SpringIsland competed in the DuncanMusic Festival.Heather Anderson, Cheryl Horel,Angela Brigden, and Barbaraand Susan de Burgh won cups.Other competitors were Moreende Burgh, Sandy McLeod, LaurieMouat, Kathryn Fraser, JeanStevens and Kathryn Baker.Twenty years ago• A mysterious letter was foundby two Mayne Island girls.Heather Evans and Kathy Cordonifound a bottle on the beachat Mayne Island. Inside the bottlekas a message, but the girls wereble to read it because it wasn'tritten in English. It was notknown if the letter was fromfaraway lands or from a localresident playing a joke.• School buses will transport navypersonnel from the Ganges wharfduring the HMCS Columbia'svisit here.A dance is planned for membersof the ship's co'mpany andthe board of trustees has approveduse of its buses to carrythe sailors from their ship to thedance hall.• A successful father-and-sonbanquet of the First Ganges Scoutand Cub Pack was held on SaltSpring.Highlight of the evening was apresentation to Mr. and Mrs.A.A. Wolfe-Milner in honour oftheir long service to the Scoutsand Cubs. Fletcher Bennett introducedthe Quests and leadersafter each boy had served hisfather and then himself. Speakerfor the evening was veteranScouter, RCMP Cpl. FredRhodes.A Beddis Road farmer shot twodogs on his property and RCMPdispatched two others that werechasing a ram on Canal Road.• Jack Lamb has not retired.A year ago, the indefatigableLegion man announced his plansto withdraw from auction sales.However, this week he was backstaging the sales.• Galiano students were praisedafter a trip to the DominionObservatory in Saanich.A letter from the observatoryexpressed appreciation for the"thoughtfulness and good manners"shown by the visitingstudents, and invited them toreturn for another visit.Ten years ago• Terming it "robbery on the highseas," a Pender Islander hadtaken sharp issue with the B.C.Ferry Corporation over the pricecharged for a plastic cup.In a letter to the corporation,the island resident — whosename was not disclosed — wasprotesting the charge of 25 centsfor a plastic cup for his childrenon the Mayne Queen.• The B.C. Telephone Companyhas scheduled a variety of constructionprojects for the year inan effort to enlarge telephonefacilities serving subscribers inthe Gulf Islands.Bert Parker, district customerservice manager for the company,with Driftwoodsaid B.C. Tel's recentlyannounced1977 capital constructionproram for the year containedcentral office equipment additionsand other projects designedto maintain and improve telephoneservices here.• Al Davison was top man in thefresh fish derby on Salt SpringIsland.He came home with a fourpoundtrout. Other winners wereLeonard Hanson (second) andDanny and Wayne Reynolds (tiefor third). Phil Valcourt won theconsolation prize.Five years ago• The court of revision are at aclose and the decisions await thetender touch of a computer.The court at Ganges sat dailysince February 2 and heard morethan 1,200 complaints from propertyowners on Salt Spring andGaliano Islands alone.• Cable was laid between Galianoand Gossip Islands as an electrificationproject for the latter gotunderway.The cable will be linked withthe B.C. Hydro grid to providepower to 28 homes.• The cost of bailing a stray dogout of the pound was going up.Impounding fees for unlicenceddogs rose to $20 from $15 whenthe Capital Regional Districtboard approved a change in thebylaw. A fee for keeping the dogin the pound was also raised $2 to$6 per night.McCULLY MOVING SERVICES LTD.— Insured —LOCAL & LONG DISTANCEAU-TOW DOLLY537-5491 *Real Property LawOffers to Purchase - Conveyances - MortgagesSubdivisions - Rights of Way - ForeclosuresTALK TOJonathan L. OldroydBARRISTER & SOLICITOR121 McPhillips Ave., Ganges 537-2752SUNSET DRIVE - Superior View HomeA STORYBOOK HOME - $99,500 firmDefinitely not a handyman's speciall The craftsmen have recentlycompleted their renovations. Just move in and enjoy this lowmaintenance,1300 sq. ft. home. Features include 2 bedrooms,separate dining area, new broadloom throughout and many moreextras! Newly finished separate studio and tool shed; also new,oversized single car garage with automatic door. This,Sunny charmernestles on a 1/2 acre "woodsey" private lot wlfich has beenprofessionally landscaped. There's lots of decking and an aggregateCALL 537-9606 EVENINGSSPENCER FOR HIREI sell Real Estate withSalt Spring Lands Ltd.Buying or Selling: Let mework for you.JIM SPENCERCall rhe at 537-5515 or537-2154. u,.n537-5537join the SaltspringSwimmingpoolSociety-7-tfnMILER&TOYNBEE JREALTYBOX 8. GANGES. B.C. VOS 1E0EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY IN GANGESJust new on the Market. Here is property with real potential:— 5 bedroom family home in great shape— 2 adjoining lots also availableComplete package is over 1 acre (3 titles) with a large well-caredfor home (family, bed & breakfast??)alljustashort walk to schools,stores, ocean, etc. Buy just the home on .43 acre — $69,000ORHome & 2 adjoining lots (.32 & .35 acre) — $115,000.Your choice — don't let this one slip by without taking a look.537-5537 KEVIN BELL 537-5833HOBBY FARM3 bedroom home with features such as:— wrap around deck— double carport— 40 gallon per minute well— fireplace feature wall— shake roofALL ON 5 ACRES OF USABLE LAND - with barn, garden and somefencing. Full price only $110,000.537-5537 KEVIN BELL 537-5833WATERFRONTA) low bank 1/2 acre - 2 bedroom home - $100,000B) low bank 1/2 acre - new deluxe home - $185,000C) Scott Point .65 acre - excellent land & home - $240,000D) Maracaibo Beauty - 1.2 acres - sweeping views537-5537 KEVIN BELL 537-5833$195,000QUALITY WATERFRONT HOME ON SCOTT POINTThis Schubart-designed home has 1700 sq. ft. living space on themain and over 200 sq. ft. down. The home boasts 3 bedrooms, twowith ensuites, one of which also has a dressing room. The large livingroom has a rock fireplace and lots of windows to give this a very airyand bright atmosphere, with a tremendous view as an extra addedbonus. The kitchen and laundry room have lots of storage and workingspace. Large deck for sunbathing in this beautifully sunny area. This.65 ac. property has an easy care yard and accessible beachfront. Allthis for an asking price of $240,000.For an appointment to view this excellent property, or others,please call:JANET MARSHALL - 537-5537, office or 537-5359, 24 hrs.WATERFRONT WITHIN REACHFifteen years ago• When the Salt Spring IslandChamber of Commerce announcedapproval of its applicationfor a grant under the LocalInitiatives Program (LIP), responsefrom the public was swift.The chamber plan called for thehiring of 10 men for eight weeks,but within the first week, 22applications had already beenreceived.• Four dogs were destroyed afterthey were eaaght chasing shpsR* .This immaculate 3 bedroom home was built by a custom homebuilder, with the best of everything, located on 3.10 ac, withone of the finest ocean views around, a few steps to beach,alongside well built boat house, with ramp and winch,mooring buoy included. $279,000.For more information, call:SANTY G. FUOCO - 537-2773Gulf Islands Realty Ltd., Box 750, Ganges, B.C.IIICLSIDff COTTAGE$j38 rorjrr^u2rorjo' $125,000Anxious vendors have providedyou with your last chance topurchase a solid home on lowFULFORDOCEAN VIEWbank waterfront facing south westinto Ganges Harbour. Don't miss This cosy 2 bedroom cottageout. This property is available now has a fireplace and separateat the fantastic price of $ 125,000. studio. Steps from the ferryand store. $59,900.FRANCES EIDE537-5537 or 537-9350— — — • • I • [••••••Illll