Jan. 1 - Salt Spring Island Archives

Wednesday, January 1, 1986 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 17Galiano ReportChildren's Christmas partydraws a gratifying turnoutBy DENISE DENTONThe annual Children'sChristmas party, sponsored by theGaliano Club, was held at theSouth End Community Hall onThursday. There was anothergratifying turnout to this popularevent, in which nearly every childon the island participated.The curtain opened with apresentation by the playschoolchildren doing the Hokey Pokey,directed by their teacher, JudyWilson, and a parent, MaggieBenbow. All dressed in white withred tinsel trimming, the little oneswere sure to elicit much laughterand applause.John Edward's primary class(grades one and two) delighted usnext with a Roman Saturnalia,appropriate to a winter festival.Elizabeth Brinson's justlycelebrated ukelele band (Gradesthree to seven) then sangChristmas songs with their usualspirit and polish, followed by threeintermediate girls with a punk rockversion of Jingle Bells.Jennifer Dunn (Grade seven)was the author of a most amusingand original dialogue betweenspace travellers who witness theraid of Santa's ship in MontagueHarbour. This was recited by twointermediate boys swinging fromthe stage rafters.The big production number thisyear was Christmas in Hawaiifeaturing Hula dancers and a bareleggedSanta Claus. Congratulations,Grades five and six.Lynne Scott's third and fourthgraders recited original poems,and then the entire cast joined insinging We Wish You a MerryChristmas.Santa Claus then made hisappearance and gave personalizedgifts to all the children. This wasorganized by Marianne Bennettand Jean Tully of the GalianoClub, whose efforts gave completesatisfaction.The Christmas tree andrefreshments were provided by theParents Group with funds fromlast week's Old Fashion ChristmasTea.Steven Nemtin and Lois Millertoiled valiantly as stage managerand backstage dog's-bodies. Inaddition to all her otherresponsibilities, Elizabeth Brinsonhelped in the kitchen.Congratulations to everyone ona great show.Hayride withCharlie WeedOn Tuesday, December 17,Charlie Weed was hero of the day.Charlie generously volunteered totake 22 Playschool children,accompanied by 10 parents, on ahayride. Bruce Landmarkprovided the wagon, which is aveteran of the Calgary StampedeParade of 1944.Playschool teacher Judy Wilsonbrought two of Charlie'sAppaloosa horses down to theSouth End from their home atCable Bay Farm, on Monday. By11:30 am. Tuesday, Charlie was inthe driver's seat and 23-year-oldJake and 25-year-old Banjo wereready with the wagon. Everyonepiled in amongst bales of hay androde from the Playschool to BurrillBros. Store, where MargaretHowell handed out suckers for thechildren. Next stop was GalianoGarage, where Nancy Quist gavelicorice sticks. They then trottedsmartly along to the Corner Store,where the children were treatedwith oranges and the horses withcarrots, courtesy of Ron Minette.On they rode through the mildmisty sunshine to the beach houseof parent Maggie Benbow, whereeveryone gathered around thefireplace with bag lunches, hotchocolate, and mulled wine. Whenthe horses had had a rest, they setoff on the return journey to theaccompaniment of ChristmasCarols. Horse lovers will be glad toknow that parents got off andwalked up the steep hills to savestress on Jake and Banjo.Many thanks to Charlie, whoseskill and cheerfulness made theafternoon a great success. Weheard that Mrs. Weed is laid upwith a broken ankle. Get well soon,Laura.Book saleThe Fire Hall held its lastmonthly book sale of the year,Saturday. The Women's Auxiliaryto the South Galiano VolunteerFire Department would like toexpress their thanks to everyonewho has given them such generoussupport in 1985. They wouldwelcome donations of books,especially paperbacks for theirmonthly sales.Chess soireeGaliano Chess Players met forthe first time since early spring atLa Berengerie, Thursday night.Meetings will resume onThursdays at 7.30 pm. followingthe holidays. Interested playersmay contact Andrew Benger at539-5392.Galiano newcomersA baby girl was born to SylvieTurcotte and Pierre Daigneaulp atLady Minto on Salt Spring,December 16, at 1:37 pm.weighing 6 lb. 14 oz. No name hasbeen chosen as yet.Attending the birth were GinetteLevesque and Rebecca Mergaert.Coming eventsTo have news and eventsincluded in the Galiano Report,please call 539-2655.Attention Galiano Island customers!The Mobile Marketis Moving-Two doors down from the Post Office.SEE YOU THERE!Golden IslandChinese Restaurant LicensedLUNCH Tues.-Fri. 11:30-1DINNER Tues.-Thur«, 5-10Fri.-Sat. 5-11; Sun. 5-9CLOSED MONDAYSOPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY11:30-2 & 5-10Valcourt Centre, Ganges 537-2535Harbour HouseRestaurantWEEKEND DINNER SPECIALSFRIDAY SATURDAYSaute adSalmon SteaksAu gratin potatoesMixed vegetablesMini loaf of bread,coffee & salad bar10.95Terjyaki SteakChoice of potatoor riceSteamed vegetableMini loaf of bread,coffee & salad bar11.96SUNDAYRoast BaafMashed potato &gravySteamed vegetableMini loaf of bread,coffee & salad bar8.96NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL:Steak & Champagne for 2Mew York steak, baked potato, steamed vegetable, mini loaf of bread,coffee, salad bar & champagne — 42.95OPEN M0N.-FRI. 6 am-10 pm SAT. 7 am-10 pm SUN. 7 am-9 pmBreakfasts served until 1:30 pm Saturday & SundayOUR AIM IS TO SATISFY—PLEASE COME IN & SEE FOR YOURSELF!537-4355Closedfor the month ofJanuaryfor staff holidaysFULFORD INN^ ^^»^a^ITS NOT TOO LATE FOR OURNEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!Tickets still available—$25/couple, party favours included.Veal Parmigiana dinner at 9:30; midnight toasting; dance to HUCKLE'smusic! The pub will close at 6 pm & reopen at 8 pm for the party.The Blue Heron Room will be openJan. 1, 3, 4 & all day Sunday, Jan. 5. Dinner Specials:SEAFOOD NEWBURG 10.95FRESH POACHED B.C. SALMON 9.95SCHNITZEL HOLLANDAISE 9.95SIRLOIN STEAK with mushroom caps 10.95CHICKEN BREAST DUXELLES 9.95*4+r~*iflAll the above served with baked poato or rice pilaf, vegetables, soup or salad.On New Year's Day only, we also offer:ROAST SALT SPRING ISLAND LAMB DINNERComplete — including dessert 12.95375 Baker Road 537-5651ROOMS:At the head of Fulford Harbour—modern, comfortable accommodation availableat reasonable prices—with full bathroom facilities & satellite colour TV. Telephone 653-4432.