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SECOND SECTION Wednesday, December 22, 1976 Page 1 

ISLANDER TAKES 

CHRISTMAS TO 

VIRGIN ISLANDS 

BY CRAIG MCARTHUR 

A Salt Spring Island woman is 

taking Christmas to the British 

Virgin Islands this month. 

She is Mrs. Florence Hepburn 

a well known school teacher of the 

island living on the Hepburn 

farm, a familiar landmark at 

Fulford Harbour. 

On Monday she left for Tortola, 

one -of the British Virgin 

Islands, where she will stay with 

General William Draper, to holiday 

and help with native work and 

children on the island. 

ROTARY PENNANT 

This year she will be taking 

with her the Christmas goodwishes 

of the Salt Spring Rotary 

Club to another Rotary Club at 

Tortola. Only recently local Rotarians 

presented Mrs. Hepburn 

with a Rotary pennant to hand 

over to the Rotary Club on this 

British Virgin Island. 

What is more, the Salt Spring 

Rotarians presented her with 

substantial contribution with 

which to purchase candies and 

books for the native children on 

Tortola. 

Providing her own good measure 

of initiative, Mrs. Hepburn 

is putting together a Santa Claus 

costume, and it will be the first 

real one ever to be seen on the 

island. It will be worn at Christmas 

by General Draper, who 

MRS. FLORENCE HEPBURN of Tortola, in the British Virgin 

Fulford Harbour holds a Rotary Islands. It will be among other 

pennant, donated by Salt Spring gifts she plans to give to native 

Island Rotarians, which she will children this Christmas on the 

present to the Rotary Club on island. 

along with Mrs. Hepburn, will 

sail to other British Virgin Islands 

to bring "A Merry Christmas" to 

the native children. 

ORIGINAL BELLS 

Mrs. Hepburn has also added 

another deft touch to her Christmas 

paraphernalia. She took with 

her the original bells that were 

used by Cst. Tweedhope in 1932 

when he, played Santa Claus at 

the old Divide School, which so 

many islanders will recall with 

fond memories. She will ring 

them to usher in Christmas in the 

British Virgin Islands. 

Other gifts include key chains, 

made of rhodonite mined on Salt 

Spring Island's Mt. Tuam. 

HELP ISLANDERS 

This is Mrs. Hepburn's second 

visit to Tortola. While there, 

she will instruct native people in 

shell craft which will be used as 

saleable items to bolster the 

tourist business of the island. The 

islanders rely on tourism because 

no viable industry has established 

there. 

"The natives are the happiest, 

most loveable people in the 

world, she said. 

She has returned the loving 

welcome the native people have 

given to her by trying to help 

them live and work for a better 

way of life. 

Steve Nelson named Chamber president 

Steve Nelson was elected president 

of the Salt Spring Island 

Chamber of Commerce last week. 

He was named by acclamation 

and he has already taken the chair 

occupied for two years by Gerry 

Bourdin. 

New president is the proprietor 

of Nelson Marine and has 

been active in many community 

projects during the past 10 years. 

Vice-president is Gary Mc- 

Pherson, of Mouat's Trading. 

Nelson and McPherson worked 

together this year on the May Day 

celebrations in Ganges. 

Jerry Stennes, manager of the 

Bank of Montreal, is the treasurer. 

Four directors were named on 

Tuesday evening. They are Bob 

Blundell, Cpl. Ray Stelter, 

RCMP, Hugh Porter and Keith 

Veltman. 

The small meeting in the 

Legion Hall at Ganges, heard 

reports from various committees 

before the election of officers. 

Frank Richards presided over the 

election. 

WEEKLY VISITATIONS 

Island protest assures 

ICBC adjuster to stay 

Adjusters of the Insurance 

Corporation of B.C. will continue 

to make weekly visitations to Salt 

Spring Island. 

That's the official word from 

the Corporation following a steady 

barrage of protests from 

islanders objecting strongly to the 

reported withdrawal of insurance 

adjusters. 

Responding to a flood of 

telephone calls and a front-page 

news-rstory in the Dec. 8 edition of 

Driftwood, Jack Bell, manager of 

the Victoria claims office, said 

ICBC had no intention of withdrawing 

the weekly service of 

adjusters from the island. "We 

simply couldn't provide the weekly 

service one week because of the 

volume of work going through the 

Victoria claims office and the 

number of staff off sick," he said. 

The claims office manager 

stated that "we were coming on a 

need basis....if there were major 

claims to consider, we were ready 

to come the next day...we were 

looking at minor claims in bulk." 

Continued on Page 7 

Holiday break 

The next edition of Driftwood 

will be published on Jan. 5, 

enabling the staff who bring you 

your community newspaper to 

take a holiday break. 

Display advertising deadline 

will be Dec. 31. Deadline for 

classified advertisements will be 

noon, Jan. 4. 

CARE TREE FUND $7,800 

• * 

Every expectation of new record 

By Monday night, this week it 

was evident that the Pearson 

CARE Tree Fund on Pender 

Island had knocked out last year's 

figures. Monday saw the fund 

reach $7,800. Total last year was 

$8,455. 

Sponsors, Pender Island Lions 

Club and the originatoi- of the 

illuminated Christmas Tree, 

George Pearson are gratified with 

this year's response. They are 

particularly happy as thev have 

no recent yardstick on which to, 

base their expectations. Last 

year's campaign was conducted 

in the face of a mail strike and 

there is no record of the pattern of 

contributions. 

The campaign invites islanders 

and others to contribute to the 

CARE Tree at Pender instead of 

sending Christmas cards. Each 

donation is the signal for lighting 

a lamp on the tree. 

It was lighted up on December 

15 and every day brings new 

lights to the branches. 

George Pearson, retired Standard 

Oil Company staffer, now in 

his 90's, started the project a 

decade ago and he has watched it 

grow beyond his -capacity to 

administer. Last year the campaign 

was conducted for the first 

time by the Pender Island Lions 

Club. 

This year's campaign director 

is Stewart Corbett. 

Contributions may yet be 

made to the George Pearson 

CARE Christmas Tree, Pender 

Island Lions Club, Port Washington, 

B.C. VON 2TO. 

The CARE Tree has caught 

the fancy of hundreds of donors, 

in the islands and far beyond. All 

donations are acceptable to the 

island service club and every 

contribution will bring an unknown 

suffering human being one 

stage closer to comfort, plead the 

sponsors. 

CHRISTMAS AND THE NATIVITY THROUGH YOUNG EYES 

MELANIE VERREAULT 

Children love Christmas. They 

know they get presents and give 

'presents and people are happier 

and nicer than the rest of the 

year. But why? 

Driftwood literally grabbed 

children at random in the area of 

Ganges and asked them why we 

celebrate Christmas and what it 

means to them. 

Here is what they said: 

MELANIE VERREAULT: 

iTs Jesus bimiuay ana 

MEGAN WILLIAMSON 

CJaus. We don't have a chimney 

and so Santa will have to come in 

at the front door. I would like two 

dolls. One that cries and the other 

doll that kisses. 

MEGAN WILLIAMSON 

It is Christ's birthday and 

everyone celebrates it by giving 

each other presents. Jesus has a 

messenger named Santa Claus 

who gives all the kids presents. I 

SONIA HICKMAN 

TIMOTHY WILLIAMSON 

People give presents to people 

to show they care about people. It 

is Jesus's birthday. I have a 

go-cart on my Christmas list but 

would settle for balsa wood to 

make models. 

SONIA HICKMAN 

People love other people and 

want to give them presents. I 

would like a ballet dress and 

ballet slippers. 

-TONY DESBOT7ES 

means lots of toys and Santa jewellery! He was busy cooking slabs of 

SANDRA DESBOTTES 

gingerbread to make a gingerbread 

house and while he kept an 

eye on the timer said: It is a time 

of good cheer amongst people and 

the remembrance of Jesus's 

birth. I like it because I have a 

good time with my family and 

friends. I would like a radio and 

tape recorder combined. If not a 

game called 'Life'. 

SANDRA DESBOTTES 

To remember when Jesus was 

t-tr.—r—rttrrtk—nrc—opening Thffir 

of 

presents is the best time of the with it! 

KATHY STENNES 

day. I would like a typewriter or 

any, pet animal like a lamb or a 

chimpanzee! A trampoline would 

also be nice. 

KATHY STENNES 

It's a time to remember 

Jesus's birth. On Christmas Day I 

like to open my presents and eat 

lots of-candies and to stay up late. 

For a present I would like the 

record called 'Hit Machine' which 

has lots of rock groups on it. Or 

else a horse and a stable U^t^

Page 2 

ROUNDABOUT 

Bv SMITHY 

Family Christinas is the best 

"CHRISTMAS - Bah - Humbue!" 

so said Scrooge and 

reiterated by Al Howell at Central 

Hall recently. As you all know it 

was the story of a miser who was 

irascible and mean but repented 

in the end and was the life and 

soul of the" party. 

_ In this day and age of inflation 

and with children born and bred 

in the television era, I am 

beginning to think Scrooge was 

wrong when he said, "Christmas 

- Bah", but not wrong when he 

added, "Humbug". Maybe it's 

my age; maybe I've gone sour 

and lost the Christmas spirit. 

Maybe it's because of now living 

on this lovely quiet island where 

one is more aware of being 

t.aroling Merry 

Christmas and 

thanks to our many 

kind patrons. 

Will and Ben 

Green-Lor 

Construction 

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May every happiness be yours 

at this loveliest of seasons. 

natural and fully appreciating the 

sincerity and simplicity of being 

closer to the way of life that really 

matters. The quiet evenings; 

friendly gatherings; the country- 

' side walks and rows across a lake; 

growing your own vegetables; 

catching your own fish. All at a 

cost of relatively nothing. 

Christmas, of course, has 

become too commercialized and it 

has encouraged people to go all 

out to 'keep up with the Joneses'. 

To me Christmas is for children 

and the celebration of the 

birth of Christ. As a child I had a 

fair share of presents but they 

were mainly constructive and 

educational. Nowadays, children 

expect and demand more and to 

blazes with a Meccano set when 

dear old Dad can be persuaded to 

fork out around $100 for an 

electronic eye-destroying game of 

hockey cum tennis. And how long 

will the novelty last? Or you buy 

plastic toys which either break or 

are trampled underfoot by Boxing 

Day. What about adults? You exchange 

gifts, and, let's face it, try 

to be on a par or emulate the 

person receiving the gift. Or the 

other angle. You spend loving 

weeks preparing macrame which 

includes a pot of three hyacinth 

bulbs to the point of flowering 

and you give it to someone who 

immediately dashes out to buy 

you the first thing he sets eyes on 

and also thinks your gift is for the 

birds. An exaggerated example, 

perhaps, but my point is the loss 

and meaning of the true Christmas 

spirit that should prevail. 

What about Christmas cards? 

You think you have covered all 

your friends and relatives when 

out of the blue comes a host of 

cards from people not on your list. 

You immediately scramble to 

amend matters with New Year 

cards. And isn't it sad when you 

realize that the only way you ever 

communicate is with a printed 

name of yourself or just your 

signature? Two or three minutes 

with a personal note enclosed 

would make all the difference in 

the world. 

Last year, just before Christmas, 

I lost my job as area 

manager for a carpet firm for 

insufficient gross sales. My Better 

Half was also unemployed at 

the time and our funds were down 

to zero. Yet we had one of the 

finest Christmases I can remember. 

We had our parents over and 

we all went to church. The wintry 

sun filtered through the beautiful 

stained glass windows and we felt 

the best Christmas present we 

had was the fact that our parents 

were still with us and we were all 

in good health. We were enjoying 

Christmas as it should be spent - 

family - friendly faces -- and 

recognition of the true value and 

appreciation of the birth of our 

Saviour. 

Happy Christmas to you all! 

Ken Byron Excavating 

GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 

New evening 

service to 

be started 

On Sunday, Jan. 2, the United 

Church will inaugurate a new 

evening service. 

"An Hour of Sharing and 

Caring" will have the least amount 

of structure possible, and it 

is hoped that even people who 

have veered away from more 

formal types of worship service 

will find something which meets 

their needs. 

Musical instruments will be 

welcomed; and if you like to sit on 

the floor bring a cushion. 

The meeting will start at 6.30 

pm and families are invited to 

bring their children if they feel 

they will enjoy an hour of togetherness, 

with prayers worship 

and an exchange of problems, 

joys, news and views - anything 

which will express the love of God 

and in each other. 

MODERNIZE 

WITH 

PROPANE 

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Wednesday, December 22. 1976 

merry AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 

Rozanne and Sonja 

GALIANO LODGE 

May your Christmas be filled with the 

warmth of good cheer, good fellowship! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

to all our friends on Salt Spring 

from snowy Burritt's Rapids, Ontario 

LIZ, JON, STEPHANIE AND KATHLEEN SNEYD 

Pursuant to Section 766AA of the Municipal Act, the following synopsis of By-law 

No. 312, cited as "South Pender Island Subdivision By-law No. 1, 1976" is hereby 

published. 

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT 

A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND 

AND TO ESTABLISH THE STANDARD OF SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN 

THE GUIDELINES SET OUT IN THE SOUTH PENDER ISLAND OFFICIAL 

COMMUNITY PLAN. 

The by-law includes: 

SECTION 1 

SECTION 2 

SECTIONS 

SECTION 4 

SECTION 5 

SECTION 6 

SECTION 7 

SECTION 8 

SECTION 9 

SECTION 10 

SECTION 11 

SECTION 12 

SECTION 13 

SECTION 14 

SECTION 15 

SECTION 16 

Application 

Definitions 

Subdivision Districts: Areas, Dimensions and Criteria 

relating to ocean frontage. 

General requirements and standards 

Parcels and Subdivision Design 

Highways 

Services and Utilities 

Water 

Sewage systems 

Drainage 

Installation of Works and Services 

Procedure for subdivision applications 

Final Approval 

Penalties 

Amendment of B.C. Reg. 274/69 

Title 

The above by-law may be viewed during normal working hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 

p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted, at the offices of the Capital 

Regional District, 524 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. 

DENNIS A. YOUNG, 

Secretary-Treasurer

Wednesday, December 22, 1976 

Beefing about the post office? 

How about this? Driftwood sent 

by air mail from Ganges for 

several weeks in a row during 

November arrived in a small 

Welsh town three days liter. 

Wednesday the paper was delivered 

to Ivor Cawker in Ganges 

Post Office. Saturday it was 

pushed through the letter drop in 

k 

my brother-in-law's front door. 

I'll bet you Robert Adair in 

Montreal is gratified to read that! 

We can't give this kind of service 

in Montreal! No matter what 

language you talk! 

* * * 

Keep hearing about the horseman 

in the pub. It was while I was 

away, but they tell me the horse 

was banned from the building for 

30 days after he caused an 

upheaval. That's what you get for 

horsing around! 

* * * 

Blues and greens are a lot 

alike. I can't always tell the 

difference. But there's Women's 

Lib: she can tell them apart to the 

nth degree. Now, I don't blow my 

top because she's so good at 

colours. Me? I'm just good at 

spotting cobwebs. I can see a 

cobweb hanging from the ceiling 

in the woodshed at midnight with 

to be frank 

by rictiards 

all the lights out. I just have that 

skill. And Women's Lib blows her 

top because I'm so good! 

* * * 

The United Bank Workers 

wrote to the office. And like you'd 

figure, they were pretty accurate. 

I mean, playing with money you 

have to be! And it came to the 

office with this address: "The 

Dilfont Weekly, McPhillips Ave." 

You see, the Post Office had it 

figured! 

* * * 

And let's have less of this 

Dcadwood business, while we're 

at it! 

* * * 

Heard a new joke this week.... 

at least, new to me—man sees a 

rabbit in the store, but it's a big 

one. Couldn't eat a whole rabbit, 

he tells the butcher, could he 

have just half? Sorry, sir, replied 

the man, we don't split hares! 

* * * 

Despite television advertising 

I cannot accept that the Almighty 

placed cats on this earth for the 

sole purpose of making cat food 

companies wealthy, or sentimental 

owners sickly. In fact, us mice 

ain't quite sure what His idea 

was. 


Gwen Forbes 

passes away 

(Contributed) 

Mrs. Gwendoline Forbes of 

Ganges passed away in her 86th 

year at Lady Minto Gulf Islands 

Hospital, on Monday, Dec. 20. 

Born in London, England on 

November 15, 1891, the second 

daughter of Mary and Thomas 

Edwards, formerly of Treorchy, 

South Wales, she first came to 

Canada at the age of 14 and 

settled in Nelson, B.C. with her 

sister Miriam Thomson. 

At the age of 20 she married 

Ross Forbes of North Sydney, 

Nova Scotia, and for the next 10 

years travelled extensively in 

Canada with him. Their only 

child, Mary (Williamson) was 

born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. 

In 1929 the family went to 

England and Mrs. Forbes lived in 

London until 1960, when she 

returned to Canada with her 

daughter. They lived in Victoria 

for 10 years and in 1971, after a 

serious illness, she came to Salt 

Spring Island, where she lived at 

the Pioneer Village until a few 

months before her death. 

A member of Bloomsbury 

Central Baptist Church in London, 

Gwen Forbes was a regular 

congregant at Emmanuel Baptist 

Church in Victoria and Ganges 

United Church, Salt Spring. She 

was a member of the O.A.P.O. 

and Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian 

Legion. She fulfilled Jesus' 

commandments all her life. She 

loved and served her God and her 

neighbours unstintingly. 

Retiring president recalls two 

unfinished concerns this year 

Gerry Bourdin made his last 

farewells as president of Salt 

Spring Island Chamber of Commerce 

last week. 

Before relinquishing his chair, 

he reported that two outstanding 

matters of concern to the Chamber 

have been the subjects of 

protest to separate legislations. 

Letter to Chairman Jim Campbell, 

of the Capital Regional 

District recently, called for retention 

of building controls and 

inspection on the island. 

There has not yet been any 

reply, he noted. 

Second subject of the Chamber's 

protest was the recent 

announcement that the Insurance 

Corporation of British Columbia 

has withdrawn the island attendance 

of insurance adjusters. 

Chamber wrote to the corporation 

and has not yet received a 

reply, said Bourdin. 

The retiring president expressed 

thanks to the Salt Spring 

Island Rotary Club and the Lions 

Club of Salt Spring Island for 

Itheir assistance in financing the 

visit of the Christmas Ship last 

week. 

EXPRESSES THANKS 

In conclusion he thanked the 

directors for their support during 

Property exchange 

hinted 

Exchange of property is to be 

considered by the Salt Spring 

Island Chamber of Commerce 

before a formal request is made. "• 

At last week's annual meeting 

of the Chamber, Retiring President 

Gerry Bourdin observed that 

he had been approached by the 

owner of land in the vicinity of 

Maxwell Lake who was contemplating 

asking the government to 

trade his property for land of 

equal timber value in a less 

significant location. 

The property is hear the 

watershed on Mount Maxwell and 

logging would be a detriment to 

the park, it is feared. He did not 

identify property or owner. 

DUTCH BEAUTY SALON 

SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1961 

We specialize in 

'DURALASH' 

(individual permanent eyelasnes) 

• We pierce ears 

* Try our European Steam 

Permanent 

Open Tues. - Sat. 9-5 C77 'Ifi'l 1 

Closed Mondays DOf m *QM.M. * 

Lower Ganges Road- across telephone building tfn 

the past year and expressed his 

good wishes to the incoming 

executive. 

The president also spoke 

warmly of the contribution made 

during the past year by Beverley 

Cartwright as secretary to the 

Chamber. 

Enlarged picture of Gerry 

Bourdin congratulating the island 

by shaking hands with himself 

during the campaign against ferry 

fare shake-down was presented 

by Steve Nelson on behalf of the 

Chamber. 

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DECEMBER 24 - 9:00 to 6:00 

DECEMBER 25 - 12:00 - 4:00 

DECEMBER 26 - 10:00 - 6:00 

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for the Gulf Islands 

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EDITORIALS 

Suddenly it's Christmas 

Suddenly it's Christmas. 

Suddenly we like each other. It happens just like that. 

It's funny what an effect it has on so many of us. Whether 

we see Christmas as the annual feast of Santa Claus, or a 

religious occasion, or an opportunity to get a skinful of meat 

and drink, we start out a little more benevolently disposed to 

others. We can communicate with the fellow across the street 

who has sgch appalling habits and we can even look east at 

Quebec without spluttering. 

On Saturday we may be able to forget the wrongs that have 

been done to us. We may even be able to remember the 

wrongs we have done to others. On account of it's Christmas, 

we are able to remember. 

We may be able to look mildly on the pinko world and 

forget that nobody who thinks that different could even be 

human. 

Some of us might even reach the point where we can 

communicate with a mother-in-law. The season does that to 

us. It's Christmas and the fellow who owes us a lot of money 

becomes a likeable fellow. The man we owe money to is less 

likeable, but it's Christmas anyway! 

Even in the realm of politics the season has a softeninn 

effect. We couldn't vote for the unmentionable, but he isn't all 

that bad. At least, for one day only, he isn't that bad! 

Only with a few of us does Christmas get into important 

matters, of course. If the other fellow looks different, then not 

even at Christmas can we look kindly on him. But who would 

expect it? 

And it all goes to show that Christmas is a mark on the 

calendar for many of us. We eat well, drink well, live well and 

feel the effects. 

The spirit of Christmas manages to survive the staff party 

and the club party and a few other parties, but it often remains 

more akin to the benevolent effects of alcoholic excess than to 

an inner conviction. 

If we all were imbued with this spirit of Christmas for 12 

months in a year the whole course of history could change. The 

odds are all in favour of the course continuing in the same rut. 

F 

The greatest 

gift of all 

(or The Fourth Wise Man) 

BY GRACE A. WRIGHT 

Jesus who in a manger lay 

So long ago on Christmas Day, 

Was sent to earth a Babe so small - 

The greatest Gift to save us all. 

Then God ordained a Guiding Star 

To bring the wise men from afar. 

Four travelled o'er the desert wild, 

To bring their gifts to that small Child. 

But Artaban stopped on his way 

Because a man in fever lay. 

So three Wise Men, we have been told, 

Brought frankincense, and myrrh, and gold. 

God warned the Holy Family 

From wicked Herod they must flee. 

In time to foil vile Herod's plan. 

Came with his gift, the fourth Wise Man. 

God knew for whom this gift was meant, 

And how in love it had been spent: 

For man to help his fellowman. 

Is all a part of His great plan. 

In memory of that Baby's birth, 

We mark each Christmas here on earth,' 

With cards and gifts to those we love • 

While singing praise to Him above. 

And those who do not bear His name 

Enjoy the season just the same; 

God sent His Son to earth to be 

The greatest Gift for you and me. 


NORTH GALIANO 

BY DEVINA BAINES 

Thompson-Bamford wed 

A quiet but pretty wedding of 

interest to Galiano Islanders took 

place in Sidney on Saturday, Dec. 

4. Tillie Devina Hope Thompson, 

of Sidney, youngest daughter of 

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baines, of 

North Galiano, was united in 

marriage with William Harold 

Bamford, of Galiano, oldest son of 

. Hilda and the late Reg 

Bamford, of Vancouver, B.C. 

Pastor Huron Sheppard, of 

Duncan, performed the ceremony 

at 2020 White Birch Road. 

The pretty red-haired bride 

wore a long powder blue chiffon 

princess style gown and royal 

blue velvet bolero with feather 

trim. Her bouquet was yellow 

rose buds with a matching floral 

band in her hair. 

Her, matron of honour was 

Mrs. Sharyn Honson, also of 

Sidney, in a rust coloured polyester 

gown. She carried orange 

talisman roses with a single bud 

in her hair. 

Harry Baines, Jr., brother of 

the bride, was the groom's best 

man. 

As the bride entered the door 

on her father's arm, the hymn 

"Take a moment for Jesus" was 

played. 

Mrs. Bamford, mother of the 

groom, wore a beautiful multicoloured 

silk formal gown. The 

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PLEASE NOTE - This store WILL NOT OPEN on Christmas Day, BUT 

we will be open from 9 AM to 9 PM all day Boxing day and on all 

Sundays and Holidays. Christmas Day is the only day of the entire 

year that we stay closed. NO PHONING FOR SUPPLIES PLEASE on 

our closing day. Thank you one and all. See our Christmas card in this 

paper. 

RE Raffle tickets being sold NOW on the 200 Ibs. of Peace River 

Honey donated by Ken Whyte of Salt Spring Island. Please Note, the 

200 pounds of honey is put up in 8 - Ib. pails and will be drawn for in 

the following manner. Four first prizes of 3 pails of Honey each for a 

total of 24 Ibs. of honey in each prize. Four second prizes of 2 pails of 

honey each prize for a total 16 Ibs. of honey. Four third prizes of 1 pail 

of Honey for a total of 8 Ibs. of honey each, and ONE CONSOLATION 

FREE of 1 pail of Honey for a total of 8 Ibs. of honey. This makes a 

total of 25 pails of honey with 8 Ibs. in each pail for a grand total of 200 

Ibs. of honey. The date for the draw will be announced in this paper 

right after the first of the New Year. All proceeds go to the Ricky 

Andrews Trust Fund. 

To O.A.P.'s and SHUT-INS. We will be happy to help or assist any of 

you fine folks who wish to purchase something extra for yourselves or 

for a gift for someone else, either over the phone or in person giving 

FREE DELIVERY at no extra cost to you. 

GUI F ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 

Bride's mother wore aqua blue 

polyester. Both mothers carried a 

white carnation corsage. 

Eighty-two guests attended 

the reception. 

The wedding cake was made 

by the bride and decorated in a 

nautical theme of anchors steering 

wheels by the matron of 

honour. 

The new Mr. and Mrs. Bamford 

spent a week honeymoon 

motoring up Vancouver Island 

and finally to Galiano Island. 

They will reside at 2020 White 

Birch Road, Sidney. 

Tillie and Bill - we all wish you 

well. 

Here are the results of the 

recent Poppy drive. North Galiano 

take a bow! You supplied $2 

short of half the total collected on 

the Island, $80.36. My thanks to 

Margaret Beach and my husband 

for their time and help in driving 

me around. 

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bamford 

visited parents, brothers and 

family on the Island Sunday. 

Residents were impressed 

with the "Early 1800's Fashion 

Show" held at the Galiano Lodge 

on Sunday. A lot of time and work 

went into the preparation and we 

all appreicated it. 

Many thanks also to Rev. 

Daniels and the children of Galiano 

for the beautiful service 

Sunday evening. Six-year-old Alison 

Stafford read the first lesson 

from the Bible. All the children 

were wonderful. 

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kolosoff 

have just recently returned from a 

two week holiday in Mexico. They 

are both beautifully tanned. Kerri 

and Tara were under the care of 

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. 

Black , during their holiday. 

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Baines 

recently entertained Mr. and 

Mrs. Ray Hanson, of Sidney, Mr. 

and Mrs. Harold Smith of New 

Westminster and other friends 

from Vancouver and Ladner, 

Our sympathy goes out to 

George and Bertie Stallybrass on 

their father's death. Also to all 

Bernard's friends and especially 

the school children who were very 

fond of him. 

Cod season is closed now until 

March 1, 1977. 

ROD SCOTT 

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Legion officers elected 

The Canadian Legion Branch 

239 monthly meeting was held on 

Dec. 13 at the Legion Hall. The 

main business consisted of electing 

the officers for the coming 

year. Charles Harrison will continue 

as president for a second term; 

Alex Passmore was elected first 

vice-president and Fin Sterling, 

second vice-president. Secretary 

will be Bill Turnbull and treasurer, 

Ed Nelson. Jack Little is the 

past president. 

The executive committee consists 

of Ashton Ross-Smith, 

George Weeks, Bob Allison, John 

Ferguson and Dr. Rogers. 

At the same time the Ladies 

Auxiliary to Branch 239 held its 

election for officers for the next 

term. They will be Irene Estelle, 

president; Letty Hamilton, first 

vice-president; Eleanor Harrison, 

second vice-president; secretary, 

Mae Mooney; treasurer, Marilyn 

Ross-Smith. The past president is 

Helen Berry. 

The installation of these officers 

will take place on the evening 

of Jan. 7 at the Legion Hall. 

On Dec. 2, pupils of Fender 

Island Elementary, Junior Secondary 

school hosted the secondary 

pupils from Wayne Island Elementary 

Junior Secondary for 

games of volleyball and soccer. 

The scores were 15-3 and 15-3 for 

Fender in volleyball and 2-0 for 

Fender in soccer. 

Fender Islanders are happy 

this week-end to welcome back 

home again after 29 days in 

hospital in Victoria, David Carter, 

son of Mr and Mrs. Pete Carter. 

We wish you a speedy recovery 

David. 

Sunday, Dec. 12 at Port 

Washington a large crowd gathered 

at the dock to welcome the 

arrival of the Bellingham Jaycees' 

Christmas ship "Discovery" on 

its 26th annual cruise. 

On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 

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11, at Bedwell Harbour, the 

Victoria Jaycees' Christmas ship 

was host to a crowd of about T50 

residents, everyone, from the 

very youngest child to the oldest 

adults had a good time with jolly 

old Santa in our midst spreading 

once again the Christmas spirit. 

Many thanks to our good neighbours 

on both these ships for a 

joyful beginning of our Christmas 

season on the Fenders. 

The Classical Record Club 

held its December meeting at the 

home of Alice Arrowsmith. 

Christmas records were enjoyed 

by the members, among which 

were Kathleen Ferrier singing 

from Handel's Messiah, the Copenhagen 

Boys Choir and music 

by Benjamin Britten. A Child's 

Christmas in Wales, read by 

Dylan thomas. was part of the 

afternoon program. Tea was served. 

$60,080 in 

capital funds 

approved 

School board has approved 

$60,080 non-shareable capital 

funds in the 1977 operating 

budget J-section for submission 

to the department of education. 

These funds are related to 

projects planned and equipment 

to be purchased at schools in 

district 64, subject to the approval 

of the board. 

Noise problem 

remedy set 

A teachers' grievance has 

been withdrawn following acceptance 

of Architect Henry Schubart 

sketch proposal to remedy the 

noise problem in the metal shop 

at the Gulf Islands Secondary 

School. 

Cost involved will total about 

$3,350, the board stated. 

Our very best wishes to folks around town from Dick Gilpin and Staff 

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Lions Club hosts pensioners 

Lions entertain pensioners 

at annual Christmas dinner 

Pensioners were the guests of 

Salt Spring Island Lions Club on 

Wednesday evening when the 

service club staged its annual 

Christmas party at the Legion 

Hall at Ganges. 

President of the club, Bill- 

Trelford was at the head table to 

greet the old-timers and he 

welcomed Mrs. Alice Young, of 

Ganges and Bert Lemmon, of 

Burgoyne Valley, to his table as 

the oldest lady and the oldest 

gentleman present. 

Singing, with Phil Sawford at 

the piano and Alex McCauley 

blowing two wind instruments 

entertained the guests before 

dinner. 

Following dinner, Bryan 

Smith, Ken Gaylor, Pat Desbottes 

and Reg Taylor also entertained 

the pensioners. Community singing 

closed off the evening program. 

Guests who needed transportation 

were picked up and taken 

home by members of the club, 

under the direction of Bruce 

Fiander. 

Evening's program was set up 

by Goody Goodman and the 

Lionettes, under the direction of 

Daisy Gear, prepared and served 

the meal. 

Earlier in the day the Royal 

Canadian Legion had removed 

the hot air ducts from the furnace 

in order to carry out repairs. The 

ducts had to be hurriedly replaced 

when it was learned that the hall 

was scheduled for the party that 

evening. 

CORRECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, FRIDAY, 

DECEMBER 24th, 1976 — ANGLICAN CHURCH 

7:00 pm Christmas Eucharist with Carols St - Mary's 

9:00 pm Family Eucharist with Carols St. George's 

ll:00pm Christmas Eucharist with Carols St. Mark's 

WEDNESDAY, 29th DECEMBER 

NO mid-week communion service. 

COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHURCH 

Dec. 26 - Sunday School is Cancelled. 

Thurs. Dec. 23 - Bible Study is cancelled 

Thurs. Dec. 30 - Bible Study (at parsonage). 

±2 oping all the precious 

things in Life will come 

to you this Christmas.' 

To all our friends and customers 

WALTER and LUCY FALLOT from 

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ISLAND PROTEST 

Continued from Page 1 

He readily admitted, however, 

that the mounting protest had 

"the desired results, because it 

assured the continuance of the 

weekly adjuster service to the 

island." 

Bell conceded that "we have 

to provide service to the public.... 

that is the idea of Auto Plan." 

He explained that Adjuster 

Ray Rock came to Ganges last 

Wednesday, though he added 

that there have been few claims to 

consider on recent visits of the 

adjuster to the island 

In a statement issued by the 

Victoria claims office, Adjuster 

Ray Rock, CIB, will be at Ganges 

Tuesday or Thursday of each 

week. He will, as previously, 

work out of an office in the Salt 

Spring Insurance building across 

from the Bank of Montreal in 

Ganges. Anyone having need of 

the adjuster should phone 

537-5527 for an appointment, and 

is asked not to contact the claims 

centre in Victoria. 

CHAMBER CONCERNED 

Commenting on the protest 

made to ICBC General Manager 

Norman Bortnick, Salt Spring 

Chamber of Commerce President 

Gerry Bourdin said, "If these 

government agencies and Crown 

Corporations were to discuss their 

plans and problems with the 

communities affected before making 

a move, a lot of confusion and 

grief might be avoided." 

He welcomed the announcement 

that the claims adjuster 

service is continuing on a weekly 

basis. 

The Chamber president added, 

"It's our right to demand that 

the service be maintained weekly. 

Also, the weekly adjuster service 

has been working satisfactorily 

for islanders and for the collision 

repair services on the island, 

which would have lost a lot of 

business otherwise. 

He commended islanders and 

local organizations for protesting 

"so vehemently" and the,Driftwood 

for "standing behind the 

community in this protest." 

" Salt Spring's Complete 

Indoor Gardening Centre 

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Happy New Year 

from Morley, Joan and Staff 

SEASIDE KITCHEN 

Closed:Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and Jan. 1 

nowmen fat and jolly, 

W indows bright with holly, 

nowflakes on your nose. 

Jack Frost at your toes, 

ells that chime, 

Und hearts that sing, 

hese are the joys, 

that Christmas brings! 

It is our joy to know you...thanks. 

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wednesday, December 22, 1976 

Two tradesmen open new business 

What is it that acts as a 

magnet to draw people out in 

droves to attend either a garage 

sale or the opening day of a new 

store? 

The grand opening of the 

PAT BAINES and John Lomas, are pictured with Sharic Lomas 

partners in Gulfstream Supplies, during opening of the new busi- 

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and 

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS 

Barbara, Keith, Cheryl and Michael Veltman 

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Gulfstream Supplies was no exception 

last week. A steady 

stream of islanders poured 

ness. Driftwood Photo 

through a side of Hugh's Machinery 

premises to see and buy 

the wares of this new venture. 

The business is owned by Pat 

Baines and John Lomas who are 

well known as competent dual 

tradesmen. They are both adept 

at electric and plumbing installations 

and repairs. 

Their bright and roomy store 

on the corner of Robinson and 

Upper Ganges Road is stocked 

with electrical and plumbing supplies. 

Now it serves the 'do-ityourself 

enthusiasts and any 

item not in stock can be promptly 

ordered and be on hand in short 

order. 

Their plumbing supplies includes 

copper or the ABS plastic 

fittings. 

The store opened on Monday, 

with either Pat or John or Pat's 

mother, Mrs. Marion Baines, 

ready to serve customers. 

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To our wonderful 

customers, our 

sincerest thanks, 

and our wishes 

for a wonderful 

Christmas . . . 

brimming 

with laughter 

and good cheer. 

John Lomas said the main 

objective of the venture is to give 

their customers good service, not 

just in selling of the items but in 

giving advice and counselling on 

installation and repair jobs. 

Lomas has resided on Salt 

Spring since the summer of 1974 

and is married to Sharie and they 

have a baby girl, Jennie-Marie. 

For a brief spell, John worked on 

the ferries but his heart was in the 

construction business. For many 

months now he has been associated 

with Pat Baines and his 

father, Barney, and it has been a 

successful relationship. John has 

recently completed an entire 

home (with a little help of course) 

for his parents to live in on the 

road to Vesuvius Bay. 

Pat Baines came to the island 

in 1973. He is married to Christine 

and they have two boys, 

Adam and Simon. He joined 

forces with his father in business 

but now Barney has sold out to his 

son. But Barney is too young to 

really retire and so is now 

working for his son! 

Churches unite 

to celebrate 

Christmas 

The churches of Salt Spring 

Island united to present two carol 

services on Sunday. Enthusiastic 

attendance provided the services 

with Christmas spirit and joyful 

song for the celebration of Christmas 

on the island. 

The services' were held at St. 

George's Anglican Church 

through an interdenominational 

interest in continuing the annual 

event. 

The choir numbered about 26, 

including voices from all island 

churches. Boys and girls participated 

in the choir along with the 

familiar figures of island church 

choirs. May George played the 

piano and on her far right Norman 

Hind-Smith triumphed over the 

organ. The recorder group of the 

Anglican Church offered musical 

accompaniment to the choir as 

well as providing an interlude for 

the service. 

CONDUCTOR 

Choir conductor was Eric 

Coombes, previously a five-year 

member with the Powell River 

Chorus Group. The New Zealand 

singer explained that the four 

practices before the presentation 

consisted of a lot of work in a 

condensed amount of time for the 

choir. 

The service opened with a dim 

light through the church and, 

between hymns and carols, short 

readings were presented by islanders. 

The service ended on 

Silent Night sung by all, as the 

lights went down again. 

The services were attended by 

about 400 people including all 

ages. 

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MEMBERS of Salt Spring branch Old Age Pensioners Organization surround Santa 

during the annual Christmas party. 

GAP REVELLERS ENJOY 

COSTUME PARADE, PARTY 

Every year Branch 32 of the 

Old Age Pensioners' Association 

hold a Christmas party. Every 

year it is well attended. Every 

year they have a fancy dress 

parade. Every year they have a 

Santa Claus and this year it was a 

success again. 

It was held as usual at St. 

George's Hall and the members 

turned out to enjoy the efforts of 

hard working President Ethel 

Thacker and her committee, organizers 

of the event. 

Mrs. Thacker was the 

"Christmas Fairy" and led the 

parade of about a dozen enthusiasts 

who were in fancy dress. 

Santa (Walter Brigden) made his 

rounds of the guests and kept 

them in good cheer. Margaret 

Cunningham was at the piano to 

provide the music for carol singing 

and dancing. There were 

games. There were goodies. 

There was laughter. All the 

ingredients for a successful party. 

The parade included Santa, of 

course, and Mrs. D.M. Jones, 

Edith Barber, Betty Brigden, 

MfW 

Mabel Clark and Ethel Thacker. 

Giving Mrs. Thacker support 

was Joan Hayward who also 

arranged the tea, ice cream and 

other goodies. Betty Brigden 

gave out candy canes. 

Mrs. McRoberts took care of 

the draw tickets. Mrs. D.M. 

Jones and Edith Barber won the 

prizes. 

Visitors from Branch 25 of 

Sidney were also present. 

Tickets were given out for the 

annual dinner to take place on 

January 12. 

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MAINLY MAYNE 

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Christmas festivities enjoyed 

Wind-up parties and Christmas 

festivities are in full swing 

and organizations are busy finishing 

up their affairs for 1976. 

The Christmas ship came in to 

Miners Bay last Sunday, Dec. 12 

and from all reports Santa was his 

usual jolly self and was well 

received by his many admirers. 

His bevy of pirates was as popular 

as ever. Islanders extend their 

thanks to Bellingham Jaycees for 

their continued concern for island 

children, which is appreciated 

very much. Margaret and Fred 

Bennett were assisted by Mrs. 

George Harris and Florine Harte 

at the refreshment stand. Mayne 

Lions were on hand to give Santa 

a hand. 

The Firemen's Ball held at 

the hall last Saturday was very 

successful. The decorated hall 

was much appreciated. 

Get well wishes go to Clara 

James who was a victim of a car 

accident on Georgina Point Road. 

She was admitted to Lady Minto 

Hospital where she is being 

treated for a knee injury and 

cracked ribs. Her two grandchildren 

escaped unharmed. We wish 

her a speedy recovery. Clara was 

returning from the Christmas 

Ship. 

The Lions dinner at Mayne 

Inn on Thursday for single pensioners 

was enjoyed by those who 

attended. Harry Lane was in 

charge of the proceedings, assisted 

by Fred Bennett. Mayne Inn 

staff catered. 

Christmas service at St. Mary 

Magdalene church will be held 

Sunday, Dec. 26 at 11.30 am. 

Rev. James Daniels will conduct 

the service. 

Kay and Harry Adams are 

entertaining their family over the 

Christmas season. Son and 

daughter-in-law, Ralph and Carol 

Spencer and baby son Brent, of 

Coquitlam, and another son, Jack 

Spencer, from Chatham, Cflltario, 

are expected. 

Pearl Brau has a bad case of 

laryngitis and hopes it clears up 

before Christmas as she and 

husband, Al, are also entertaining 

their family over the holiday. 

Others spending Christmas on 

the island are Paul and Betty 

Klatt, Ken and Joyce Smith and 

Jerry and Jean Beaumont. 

Welcome back to Betty Ross 

who has returned to the island 

after a holiday in Hawaii. Also 

along were daughters, Barbara. 

and Lesley, and Betty's sister, 

Shirley Forman and her daughter, 

Beth Darby. Jim was left home to 

keep the "home fires burning" 

and take care of the dog. Visiting 

the Ross family is Jim's mother, 

Mrs. J. Ross, formerly of North 

Vancouver. Jim celebrates his 

birthday Boxing Day. Just missed 

being a Christmas baby. 

Lions Bingo, Saturday, Dec. 

18, was well attended and more 

than 20 prizes were won. Items 

included turkeys, hams, bacons, 

fruit baskets, grocery hampers 

and $100 for the black-out prize. 

Donations were also made by 

Miners Bay Trading Post and 

Mayne Centre Store. Bob Sauerberg 

was the caller and other 

Lions on the committee were 

Harry Lane, Bill Ferguson, Fred 

Bennett, George Harris, Jack 

Evans, Alan Lockie and Fred 

Dodds. B.C. Telephone donated a 

six minute telephone call to 

anywhere in the world. 

The Mayne Island school concert 

was held at the hall, Tuesday 

Dec. 14 with a good attendance. 

All grades were represented. The 

younger ones described the 12 

days of Christmas with the aid of 

cards. Grades 8 and 9 students 

presented a humorous skit which 

was written by themselves. Santa 

Claus arrived after the concert 

and each child received a candy 

cane and gingerbread-man made 

by Ted Burden and Steve Brunner. 

Refreshments were served by 

the parents and teachers ending a 

most enjoyable evening. The hall 

was festive with a Christmas tree 

and Christmas decorations. 

Teachers Dick and Sue Wagner 

took the Grade 8 and 9 year 

students on a trip to the mainland 

on Dec. 16 where they saw the 

play "Count of Monte Cristo" at 

the Playhouse Theater in Vancouver. 

They had supper, returning 

on the 7.20 ferry from Tsawwassen 

terminal. 

The carol service held at the 

hall Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7 pm was 

fairly well attended and enjoyed 

by those who_were able to be 

present. Guests weje Sandy and 

Suzanne Macleod of Salt Spring 

Island who sang duets with guitar 

accompaniment. 

Sandy also led the singing of 

the carols; Marybelle Jarmah also 

sang. Rev. John Rodine and Bill 

Sawyer read scripture passages 

from Luke, Matthew, and Romans 

telling the Christmas story. 

Stan Chatwin closed with prayer. 

Sandy and Suzanne have two 

small boys, Scottie and Kevan. 

They were guests of the Phil 

Jarmans. 

HARBOUR M» GROCERY 

CLOSED 

Christmas Day 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 

OPEN 

Boxing Day 

and New Year's Day 

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY 

GULf ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 

THE LION'S MANE 

New members 

initiated 

BY C.J.H. 

Regretfully, due to personal 

reasons. Lion Fred Flick has 

asked to be relieved as publicity 

chairman of Mayne Island Lions 

Club for the balance of the 

1976-77 term of office. At the 

request of the president, Fred 

Bennett, the writer has agreed to 

try to maintain Fred's informative 

column. , 

The regular meeting was held 

on Dec. 1 at the Springwater 

Lodge, and we were pleased to 

welcome special guest, Zone 

Chairman Lion Bill Kendall. Regular 

business was held to a 

minimum in order to allow District 

Governor Jerry Medcalf to 

welcome to Lionism and initiate 

five new members: Lions Bob 

McKean, Stu Sinclair, John Mundy, 

John Dawson and John Halliday. 

Once again this year, the club 

hosted the annual dinner for 

single senior citizens at the 

Mayne Inn. Lion Harry Lane was 

in charge of arrangements. 

The annual Christmas bingowas 

held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 

with prizes of turkeys, hams and 

bacon. 

Belated thanks from Lion 

Claire Hamilton to all who participated 

in and donated to our 

successful bottle drive in November, 

which netted $131 

Lion Ron Mitchell announces 

the date for Charter Presentation 

Anniversary Night will be held on 

Jan. 8, with guest speaker Past 

District Governor Al Smith. Time 

and place to be announced short- 

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12-30 f I. oz. bottles 

The PoPShoppe Mixers; Cola, Soda, Tonic, 

Festival" Dry gingerale, Lime Rickey, 

lemony Plus 4 

ThePoP Shoppe 

Rainbow Road at Akins 

(Rainbow Rd. Bottle Exchange) 

3.80 

PLUS CASE DEPOSIT 

A good case fora party 

P S^ppes -S Canada 

537-5065

Wednesday, December 22, 1976 ClLF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 11 

Box 250, 

537-2211CLASSIFIED Ganges 

ADS. Deadline 

Tuesday 

For Sale For Sale For Sale 

Kenton House 

Gallery 

Blackburn Rd. 

Antiques and Art Objects 

New Collection 

of handmade silver 

jewellery has arrived 

$5.50-515.00 

Thur. - Sun. 10am - 5pm 

537-2224 

tfn 

Et Cetera 

BOOK AND STATIONERY 

OPEN 10 am - 8 pm DEC. 22 & 23 

FOR LATE SHOPPING 

Special discount table for 

evening shoppers [5 - 8 pm only] 

Most books and 

some miscellaneous 

We will be closed 

Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 

SO SHOP NOW FOR 

NEW YEAR'S PARTY HATS 

BLOWERS AND NAPKINS 

See you in the New Year 

and 

Have a Happy! 

Et Cetera 

Olde Towne Ganges 

537-5115 

50-1 

All kitchen supply items on sale at 

cost prices, includirtg copper 

kettles, wood items, wrought iron, 

crockery, coffee mills & scales. 

Bring your kitchen knife in to be 

sharpened free with any purchase. 

Follow the signs to new winter 

quarters further up the driveway. 

Island Handcraft House, Lower 

Ganges Road 50-1 

65 Chev. 6 cylinder auto. Offers. 

(Must sell) 22 western pistol with 

holster $100 firm 537-2844 50-1 

Alder firewood, $38 cord delivered. 

537-5714 50-1 

Male puppies, ready now, small 

cross. Free to good home. 653-4464 

50-1 

Propane Nordic Construction 

Heater for rent. 100.000 to 400,000 

BTU's. Gulf Islands Propane Gas. 

537-2233 tfn 

Fruit juicing for '/i, or exchanging 

1 gal raw apple juice for 35 Ibs. of 

ripe fruit, or we buy apples and/or 

pears, fresh raw apple juice $2.257 

f 

al. - Volume Discount - Bezzola's 

43-5393 tfn 

AVON 

Mrs. McCartney, collect 

383-6741 

PROPANE GAS REFILLS , 

9a.m. to 6 p.m. ONLY 

^Phone 537-2233 or call at the 

Harbour Grocery Store in Ganges. 

All gas appliances sold and serviced. 

Gulf Islands Propane Gas, tfn 

THE LITTLE GALLERY 

MOUAT'S MALL 

NOW OPEN 

5 DAYS A WEEK 

Tuesday - Saturday 

Custom Framing, Paintings, Prints 

Cleaning and Restoring Old Prints 

and Deeds, etc. 

537-2421 

tfn 

Water Treatment, Taste, odor, iron 

removal filters, water softeners. 

CSA approved Electric 

Ekco heating panels. R.R. Alpen 

Ind. Equipment Ltd., 580 Johnson, 

Victoria, B.C. V9A 4A3. Ph. 

382-4122 17-alt. 

Community 

Flea Market 

Every Saturday at the Legion Hall 

8.30 am to 1.30pm 

Come to buy 

Come to Sell 

For further information 537-9726 

or 537-9756 46tfn 

New crop alfalfa hay, by the load 

$107. by the ton $107, by the 60# 

hale 1-3.50. ^3-436! tfn 

Hedgeh'og Farms: Pork by the 

side, cut and wrapped; wieners; 

suckling pigs. 537-93J1 32tfn 

Quality pure bred Arabian breeding 

stock and pleasure horses, 

Christmas special. 537-5100 49-2 

Old Scott Rd. 

Gallery 

Local & Indian arts and crafts 

Open Mon. toFri. 1pm to 5pm 

537-9730 

tfn 

Volume II 

Bookstore 

SEASONS GREETINGS 

To All Our Friends on Salt Spring 

And The Outer Islands 

"A BOOK IS A LOVING GIFT" 

Closed December 25, 26, 27. Open 

Tuesday, Dec. 28 - McPhillips 

Ave. Box 331 Phone: 537-9223 50-1 

11 ft clinker boat, prop, drive shaft, 

motor and oars. Excellent condition. 

Good seaworthy boat. $175 

O.B.O. 10 ft. row boat, good hull 

motor mount oh back. Partly 

stripped. Would make a nice 

winter project. $75 O.B.O. ask for 

Rick 537-5714 50-1 

FOR CHRISTMAS 

HOW ABOUT A 

Dancing 

Gift Certificate 

Highland Dancing for 

your children or grandchildren 

Community Centre 

(old Dorm) 

BY 

KATHYBRADSHAW 

Saturdays at 1 pm 

Call 537-2738 or Victoria 477-4125 

4Q-2 

Grab Bag 

We found another guy loaded up 

with fall bulbs. Result - you can get 

a package of: 8 yellow daffodils 6 

mixed tulips all for 99c 

FOXGLOVE FARM 

& GARDEN SUPPLY 

537-2012 

50-1 

White spoke rims, all sizes from 

$33. Tires 1200 x 16.5 $124.95 

537-5804 50-1 

Foxglove Farm & Garden Supply 

will be closed Dec. 25, 26, 27, Jan. 

1.2. and 3. 537-2012 50-1 

Salt Spring 

Painting 

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR 

Contract or hourly. Call Erich 

Engelhardt. 537-2848 or write P.O. 

Box 1157, Ganges SO-tfn 

Cooler hanging space available. 

653-4353 50-1 

Bedroom suite, consisting of bed, 

nearly new mattress, spring, vanity, 

bookcase and chest of drawers, 

$100 or offers. 537-2751 50-1 

Gulf Island 

FLOWERS Lottery Service 

Beautifully arranged 

for Christmas 

Foxglove Farm 

& Garden Supply 

537-2012 

501 

Paintings make treasured gifts at 

Christmas time and have sound 

investment values. Give a painting 

to someone you care for. See the 

fine selection of framed originals 

by island artists Pat Wright, Joyce 

Mitchell, June Mitchell and David 

Marr. Selections also include water 

colours by Brian Trvers Smith, 

pastels of birds by Glen Smith, and 

oils by Jose Trinidad and Robert 

Genn. Prices range from as low as 

$19.50 for a delightful floral original 

in oils. Little Gallery, Mouat's 

Mall 537-2421 50-1 

Catalina-22, 1971 #711 TRL, OB, 3 

sails, head, life lines pulpit $7700 

537-5804 50-1 

A new Smith-Corona-Marchant 

typewriter, portable complete with 

carrying case and full instructions, 

88 key board, etc. etc. Cost over 

$100 when purchased two years 

ago. It has never been used. Will 

sacrifice for quick sale, $79 Also 

two (almost new) '/2 ton Ford 

pick-up truck, belted L78X15 tires. 

Cost $77 each will sell BOTH for 

$79 the pair. Call 537-2458. Bob 

Blundell. Must be CASH.... 50-1 

Christmas Specials. A 1969 Olds 

Cutlass $800 OBO. antique dining 

room buffet with bevelled mirrors. 

$165 537-531 Iafter6pm 50-1 

VALLEY AERMARBSE 

Communications 

Centre for Gulf Islands 

VHP RADIO 

Marine Mobile 

Box 645. Ganges, B.C. 

Hal Fryer 537-9203 

or 653-4429 

Xmas Special 

Fannon 23 channel C.B. $75 49-2 

100 gal. steel oil tank on low stand. 

Oil heater. 9'/z hp long shaft 

outboard with tank. Large blacksmith 

anvil. 537-2701 49-2 

See Harry Newman at Mouats 

store, Ganges or phone 537-2935, 

6-7 daily or write: Wildwood Crescent, 

RR3, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1EO 

for information on ticket buying 

and group purchases to anyone in 

B.C. 

LOTO CANADA $10 every 3 

months. Retail sales No. 

10-01-6050 

THE PROVINCIAL $5 every 2 

months Retail Sales No B1904-6 

WESTERN EXPRESS $1 every 2 

weeks Retail sales No. B1904-6. 

LUCKY LEO AND OTHERS 

NO MORE ABC series to worry 

about in the new LOTO. Now 

available so get your tickets early 

to avoid shortages., Draw results 

are published in newspaper and 

seen on T. V. so follow directions on 

back of ticket if a winner -1 keep all 

copies and can check numbers for 

those that are away - Help support 

your local organizations and also 

Canada sports. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New 

Year from Harry. 

P.S. Good luck everyone! 

50-1 

40 stop accordian and case 

small rocking chair 

pine buffets 

Victorian marble mantle clocks 

Jacobean oak buffet 

Victorian brass towel rail 

Treadle sewing machine 

with oak cabinet 

Many small gift items 

" 537-2352 

50-1 

Cedar fence posts. $1. One punt. 

S50 537-5788 tfn 

As new, Handic 8-channeI scanner 

$125. Eiko 23 channel mobile-base 

C.B. $125. Yamaha flute with silver 

head, $250. Professional electric 

piano with 4 effects. $400. 537-2344 

49-2 

For Saie 

Christmas 

Gifting Ideas 

We have a good selection of marine 

products & accessories for the 

marine-minded in your family. 

Also chain saw accessories - bar - 

chain covers $1.95 files $1.10-$1.25 

file-mates $2.95-$3.95, file V 

guide $15.95, wedges for falling & 

splitting, axes, mini mills at $65.95 

Nelson Marine 

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS 

Last Day Dec. 24 

Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 4 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

50-1. 

FLOWERS 

Beautifully arranged 

for Christmas 

FOXGLOVE FARM & 

GARDEN SUPPLY 

537-2012 

50-1 

HEART MUSIC 

The Workshop for 

Stringed Instruments 

Restoration 

Repair 

Fret Jobs 

Custom Made: 

Electric Guitars, 

Cases, Cabinets & more. 

YOU BREAK THEM- 

WE'LL FIX THEM 

537-9773 

John Akehurst, Rainbow Rd. 

Box 988, Ganges 

. tfn_ 

Livestock 

Nubian goat buck service. $15. 

537-2352 tfn 

2 Toggenburg does for sale 

653-4420 49-2 

Gentle Appaloosa/Welsh fillie. 3 

yrs. old - needs training - sound & 

spirited - prefer experienced person. 

- Offers - Phone 537-9301 - 

ask for Caroline or Lisa. Hay to sell 

also. tfn 

Bred Nubian Doe, due in March 

$125; 8 months old Nubian Does, 

$125.537-2352 50-1 

Cars, Trucks 

'73 Ford Galaxie 500 country sedan 

(9 passenger) Very good condition. 

Power steering, brakes & windows. 

Green in and out. Asking $2950. 

Serious offers considered. Ph. 

537-2186 or 537-2147 48tfn 

Bill's Engine 

Repairs 

24 hour towing 

Collision Repairs. 

All engine & electrical 

537-2428 50-1 

'74 Grand Torino station-wagon. 

Lady driven 23,000 miles. P.S. P.B. 

$3500 OBO 946-7917 50-1 

'55 Chevrolet Vz ton pickup. Excellent 

condition. Some work still 

needed. 537-2790 50-1 

'67 Mercury Vi ton pickup in 

excellent running order. Rebuilt 

engine, new front end & steering, 

$800 537-2344 49-2 

Pets 

1 puppy. 11 weeks old. collie & 

shepherd cross. Free to good 

home. 1 male cockapoo. 1 yr. old, 

free to good home. 537-5714 50-1 

For RenT ~ 

Why be uncomfortable? Check our 

warm and cozy cottages. Off season 

rates - you'll find them very 

reasonable 537-2832 tfn 

1 and 2 bedroom furnished cottages 

for winter rental. No pets. 

537-2585 tfn 

For Rent 

Modern all electric, self contained 

one and two bedroom housekeeping 

cabins available now at off-season 

special rates. For detailed 

arrangements phone 537-2205 

___ 41t£a 

Deluxe suite. 1200 sq. ft. Fantastic 1 

view. Next to Government building 

in Ganges - $350 per month. 

537-5453^ _ 43tfh 

New 2 bedroom house, frig, stove. 

washer, dryer. St. Mary's Lake 

area. Ph. Victoria 478-6841 or 

385-7395 

2 furnished cabins for rent on St. 

Mary Lake. 537-9245 _ tfn 

Furnished cabin for rent. 537-9245 

_ 48-3 

I and 2 bedroom furnished housekeeping 

cottages, cablcvision j for 

permanent monthly rental. No pets 

please. 5.V-22N __ tfn_ 

Furnished 2 room bachelor suite 

suitable for single person. Close to 

Vesuvius ferry dock. Available 

immediately. $125 a month 

537-2186 537-2147 _ tfn 

Business Suite 

For Rent 

ON SALT SPRING ISLAND 

Suitable for professional person or 

small business. Available immediately 

$150 per month. 

Phone 537-2186 or 

537-2147 

_ _ tfn 

Furnished small cabin, single occupancy, 

utilities included. $150 

per month. 537-5437 tfn 

Winter accommodation now available. 

Booth Bay Resort -537-5651 

^ _ *fa 

Large house for rent. Own grounds 

lawns, fruit trees, garage, elect. 

heat, walking distance to Ganges, 

$350. Phone after 6 pm 537-5883 

_ 50-1 

Trailer pad on 2 acres, Drake Road, 

Ganges. Available in January. 

653-4263 _ 50-1 

Semi furnished 3 bedroom cottage 

with all services, garage, basement 

waterfront, boat house. Lease negotiable. 

Phone 11 2-926-21 75 50-1 

Small 2 bedroom house on Cusheon 

Lake 537-9245 50-2 

Help Wanted 

School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) 

Teacher required for temporary 

position. Jan. to June 30, 

1977. Galiano Island, Grades 2, 3, 

& 4. Apply to Supervisor of 

Instruction, Box 128, Ganges, BC 

50-1 

Guitarist wanted, male or female, 

immediately. To play in duo New 

Year's Eve at Galiano Lodge and 

possibly others. Call Cynthia at 

539-2233 ' 50-1 

Work Wanted 

2 carpenters with many years 

experience wants house framing, 

building, additions or repairs. Estimates 

call Roy 537-2744 or 

537-2025 tfn 

Salt Spring Painting - interior/exterior, 

contract or hourly. Call 

Erich Engelhardt. 537-2848 or 

write P.O. Box 1157 Ganges 50-tfn 

Wanted, 

Place to board one horse 653-4547 

50-1 

Looking for house to caretake or 

rent.. Anywhere on the island. 

Experienced and reliable. Excellent 

references. Call Erich Engelhardt 

at 537-2848 or write Box 1157 

SOtfn 

Looking for a caretaker while you 

are gone? Call Erich Engelhardt at 

537-2848 or write Box 1157 SOtfn 

Small piano to buy. rent or store. 

Alsoelec. sew. machine. 537-9237 

50-1 

Good home for spayed female 

yellow labrador retriever, 3 yrs. old 

539-2638 50-1

Page 12 

Coming Events 

ROBYN ONISCHUK'S 

GULF ISLANDS 

Classical 

Ballet School 

Classes for Children & Adults 

Keep Fit Classes 

Presently serving Salt Spring and 

Pender Islands. Interested parties 

on Galiano/Saturna/Mayne 

Call evenings 7 to 9 pm 

537-5377 

tfn. 

'Bingo 

Every Saturday-7:30 p.rn._ 

CatholhfChurch Hall .Drake Rd. 

' . _ _ . . tfn 

Lamaze 

Pre-natal 

Classes 

Next series starts January 10 - 8pm 

Community Centre (Old Dorm) 

Sue Yardley, 653-4322 

- 50-2 

Notice 

'FOR LEGION HALL RENTAL 

meetings, parties, etc. contact Len, 

Legion caretaker. 537-5822.' tfn 

Regular monthly meeting of Weaver's 

Guild, Thursday, January 6, 

10.30 am - 3 pm at St. George's 

Hall. Teasing and carding bee 50-1 

NOTICE 

RE: Government Wharf, 

Burgoyne Bay 

By law this structure is for use as a 

"Harbour of refuge." No vessel 

may use the float for permanent 

"berthage. Will owners of vessels 

now berthed -at Burgoyne Bay 

government wharf please remove 

them within one week of this 

notice. 

R.J. Stuart 

For Environment Canada 

Small Craft Harbours Branch 

Dec. 22/76 

50-1 

Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital 

Auxiliary raffle at the Thrift Shop 

on the Little Queen was won by Ian 

Brown, ticket No. 74. 50-1 


Island 

Nursery School 

A licensed parent co-operative 

have places for 4 yr. old children 3 

mornings or 2 afternoons for the 

spring session Jan. 3 until June. 

For registration phone Sue Yardley 

653-4322 50-1 

COMING SOON! 


Players 

PRESENTS 

TAMAHNOUS THEATRE 

COMPANY 

'Final Performance of 

Vaslev Nijinsky' 

JANUARY 11 

and 

'Deep Thought'A revue 

JANUARY 12 

Mahon Hall at 8 pm 50-1 

A.A. closed meetings Tuesdays 

8pm, open meeting las* Tuesday of 

the month. 537-2322 or 537-2375tfn 

Share a Ride 

To offer or request a ride on Salt 

Spring Island or to Vancouver or 

Victoria, phone Salt Spring Island 

Community Centre - 537-9212 - or 

drop in to the Community Worker's 

Office. tfn 

Recycling depot, K & R lot 

Saturday 10am - 1pm. Newspapers 

tied in flat bundles. Tins washed, 

labels removed, squashed flat, (no 

pop tins please) Clean aluminum 

foil and pie plates in separate 

container.Bottles (green, brown or 

clear) cleaned with caps, metal and 

plastic bands removed. Cardboard 

boxes flattened, and paper bags in 

bundles. Jars & wine bottles 

available for small sum. Volunteers 

phone 537-9212 45-tfn 

"Bothered by otters? If so, or if you 

know where they frequent regularly, 

please contact Garry Stenson at 

U.B.C. Phone 228-3367 (collect)." 

49-3 

Notice 

BOWLING 

LEISURE LANES 

Open Bowling 

By Appointment Only 

FRIDAY 9-11 

SATURDAY 7-11 

SUNDAY 1-4 

537-2054 

tfn 

S.S.I. Community Centre has 

rooms for rent for community 

groups and individuals. For more 

information phone 537-9212 tfr 

Homemakers 

THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE IS 

AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES 

For more information phone the 

co-ordinator through the hospital 

switch board at 537-5545, local 08, 

between 9.30am -12 noon, Monday 

to Friday .tfn 

New Year's Eve 

Dance 

Fulford Hall 

Friday, Dec. 31 10pm 

"COUNTRYACES" 

Reservations Only - $20 couple 

Phone Mrs. Art Moulton 

653-4428 

49-2 

GALIANO ROD & GUN CLUB 

Turkey Shoot 

Sunday, Dec. 19 -12 noon 

Sunday, Dec. 26 -12 noon 

Sunday, Jan. 9 -12 noon 49-2 

Business Services 

TUPPER HOLDINGS LTD. 

• General 

Contractors 

• Designers 

Gulf Islands • Mainland 

Industrial • Commercial • Resid. 

Ph. Collect 277-4003 

Or Box 78, Mavne Wand, BC 

June/78 

Backhoe Work 

New Machine 

Experienced Operator 

' MervWalde 

653-4329 

-_tftt 

Quality 

Carpentry 

Sunaecks-Additions-Homes 

Foundations, bu contract or hour. 

C. & G. Gay 

R.R. 2, oanges, B.C. 

or call 

537-5030 (evenings) 

tfn 

GENERALTRUCKING 

S37-5663 

tfn 

Spencer Log 

Homes 

*Ouality custom built log homes 

* Conventional homes 

* Roofing & Re-roofing 

* Renovations & additions 

Free Estimates 

Box 292, Ganges 537-2905 

FOR CHARTERED 

CARTAGE HAULING 

To -Gulf Islands 

_From - Vancouver 

Call: BROADWAY 

INDUSTRIAL 

TMJCKJMG.LTD. 

324-2313 

tfn. 

V.I. Seamless 

Gutters 

MADE & INSTALLED BY 

SKILLED TRADESMEN 

Baked on enamel, 

white or brown 

Will not rust, rot, or peel 

No more leaks, easy to clean 

Phone 

Office 383-7234 

Res. 384-0728 Feb.28/7 


. . .......y ....——— ,_ - - 

Business Services Obituaries 

Ploughing, Rototilling, Haying, 

brush cutting, pesthole digging. 

653-4403 tfr 

* SCUBA DIVING • 

* MOORING BUOY - 

INSTALLATIONS 

* UNDER COVER - 

BOAT STORAGE 

* DRY LAND - 

BOAT STORAGE 

NELSON MARINE 

537-7*49 

tfn 

Back-Hoe 

Work 

MAYNE ISLAND 

Rocky Ingram 539-2929 

Small pet sitting service. Let me 

mind vour pet while you are away, 

in your home. Call Frances Small at 

537-5025 50-2 

Personal 

Income Tax 

Preparation 

I have recently completed the H & 

R Block course in personal income 

tax preparation and will be offering 

a tax preparation service thru the 

coming tax season you may contact 

me, Michael Hogan, at Box 387, 

Ganges or Reptile Tile Shop, or by 

phoning 537-2312 and leaving a 

message. 50-2 

ysti 

Where is Clipper? Male black lab, 

6 yrs. old not wearing collar. Please 

phone 537-5650 50-1 

Rollei 35 mm camera, black leather 

case, Reward. 537-5080 50-1 

Found 

Half grown light orange kitten on 

Tripp Road 537-5450 50-1^ 

Personal* 

Merry Christmas from your Fuller 

Brush representative, Norman Hull 

656-4938 between 8 and 10 am 49-2 

Cards Of Thanks 

We wish to express our most 

sincere thanks and gratitude to all 

members of the Volunteer Fire 

Brigade, who so quickly and efficiently 

hastened to our home at 5 

am Friday morning to extinguish a 

fire. The kindness of all persons 

involved is greatly appreciated. A 

very Merry Christmas to all! 

Margie Acland, Pat Lewis 50-1 

We wish to thank Dr. Peter Rowell 

& Dr. Dixon, and the staff of Lady 

Minto Hospital - particularly the 

late night shift - for helping to 

make the birth of Simon a joyful 

event. Pat & Chris Baines 50-1 

I would like to thank Drs. Wooldridge 

and Rowell, and all the 

beautiful nurses and staff of Lady 

Minto Hospital for their care and 

attention during the recent illness 

and final days of my mother, Mrs. 

Gwendoline Forbes. 

Mary Williamson 

To the kind person who found and 

returned my basket containing 

wool, Thanks 50-1 

Births 

Dan Jason and Jezrah Hearne are 1 

delighted to announce the birth of 

their first son, Leif Branswel, on 

the full moon. Big sister Zama 

wished hard for this and is delighted 

too. 

Many thanks again to the Lady 

Minto staff for all its warm care, 

and especially to Dr. Coombes for 

his steady calm and manifold 

assistance throughout. Also much 

appreciation to Mr. Downer for 

unkinking Jezrah's back prior to 

delivery. Halleluiah and Merry 

Christmas. 50-1 

HEINEKEY - To Marshall & Rose 

Dec. 6 at Grace Hospital a daughter 

3 Ibs. 8 oz. "Sabrina Marie 

Leah". Delighted grandparents are 

George & Ruth 50-1 

Pat and Chris Baines -. we are 

proud to announce the birth, on 

Dec. 10, of our new son Nathaniel 

Simon, 8 Ibs. 5 oz. - a brother for 

our Adam 50-1 

MRS. GWENDOLINE FORBES At 

the Lady Minto Hospital, Ganges, 

on December 20, in her 86th year. 

Funeral Thursday, December 23 at 

Ganges United Church 2 pm. Rev. 

Dr. Vern McEachern. Goodman 

Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 

50-1 

Real Estate 

For Sale 

by Owner 

New cedar 3 bedroom home with 

W/W carpet, FP, IVi bath. Large 

kitchen with custom made cabinets, 

dining room, sun deck' with 

sea view for $30 sq. ft. plus lot. Ph. 

537-2539 or 537-9384 49-2 

4 room house. Full basement. 

Plumbing upstairs & down, double 

garage'within walking distance of 

Ganges 537-5444 tfn 

FOR SALE 

BY OWNER 

- 10 Vi acres 

- Good development potential 

- One half-mile from centre of 

Ganges 

- On hard top 

- Only $29,000 

Phone 112-382-6791 

50-1 

Lot for sale on Mayne Island. 

$7,000 539-5550 or 298-7388 50-3 

Waterfront cleared half acre on 

Booth Canal. Water & Hydro. 

Sheltered for your boathouse on 

Harrison Avenue. $19,500 P.P. 

Brenda Cornwall. MacDonald & 

Eedy Realty Ltd. 670 No. 3 Road, 

Richmond 278-9881 278-8641 

537-2702 48-4 

Waterview lot, beach access. 0.4 

acre. Quiet area. Own water supply 

Offers to $17,500 Owner 537-5320 

days 46-tfn 

3 bedroom electric-heated home on 

.85 park like acres. Near St. Mary's 

Lake. Combination living/dining 

room, 2 bedrooms up, finished rec. 

room & extra bedroom downstairs, 

fully carpeted throughout. Carport, 

patio, and storage shed complete 

this comfortable home; some fruit 

trees & garden area. Ph. 537-2293 

46-4 

One halfacre lever building lot, 

excellent terms on Agreement for 

Sale. Ph.,537-5749, 23jfn 

Serviced 0.83 acres, view lot on 

Cusheon Lake. Call 112-271-3106 

evenings and weekends 48-4 

- ^» 

Real Estate Wanted 

Half acre one acre lot, anywhere 

on Salt Spring. Write Dept. X, 

Driftwood, Box 250, Ganges, B.C. 

.tfn 

Mobile Homes 

1973 12 x 64 2 bdrm. mobile home. 

Must be moved. 537-2864 tfn 

(Heated Display Homes) 

QUALITY. 

Mobile Homes 

at 

AMCO 

HOMES INC. 

4 miles south of 

NANAIMO 

753-7181 

W DIM9S4J 

New carpet 

Catholic church of Our Lady of 

Grace, at Ganges, has a new 

carpet on the floor. 

Resplendent in a new red 

carpet, the church is expected to 

be considerably easier to keep 

clean. 


Miscellaneous 

Leave Your 

Laundry and Dry Cleaning 

at 

TWIN GABLES 

SPEED WASH 

ONE BLOCK 

SOUTH OF 

CROFTON 

WHARF 

* Fick up on your way home. 

* Service charge 45c per 12 Ib. 

washer load. 

* Dry Cleaning by qualified 

personnel. Clean & Steam. 

Approx. 8 Ib. load - $5.00 

Part load accepted. 

246-3112 

Meetings ^ 

planned on 

curriculum 

Public meetings are scheduled 

in January to discuss the provincial 

department of education's 

new core curriculum, District 64 

school board announces. 

Each school is to be asked to 

hold meetings, to which parents 

will be invited. 

Initial discussion of the schedule 

of meetings will be held at 

the first board meeting on January 

6. 

Woman 

struck 

by bottle 

On Mayne Island December 

18 at 8 pm, Mrs. Marie Kelp was 

driving her car when she was 

stopped by a group of youths. 

She was struck by a beer 

bottle. Extent of her injuries is 

not known. 

The assailants were from Burnaby 

and police are still investigating 

the incident. Charges are 

contemplated. 

Board to 

consider 

new bus 

District 64 school board may 

have to consider the purchase of 

another new school bus next year 

for Salt Spring Island. 

This was indicated by Trustee 

Pearl Brau, transportation committee 

chairman. 

Trustees agreed to view a 

84-passenger bus at Duncan. The 

present three school buses are 

capable of accommodating 72 

students. 

Refuse to 

pay fees 

District 64 School board has 

declined to authorize payment of j 

architect fees, as submitted by* 

Sager & Marshall, Victoria architects. 

The architect fees related to 

renovation work at the Salt Spring 

Elementary school. 

School board cited several 

instances of "failure in performance 

of responsibility in connection 

with certain aspects of the 

renovations, such as inadequate 

soil survey, heating and drainage 

problems. 

FOR BENT 

Ground floor professional office 

space for rent. Will finish 

offices to suit tenant. Located 

beside government building. 

Close to hospital. Ideal location 

for Doctor or Dentist. 

Phone' 

537-5453 

Box 352 Ganges 

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Wednesday, December 22. 1976 

Real Estate 

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Rea! Estate 

'THE HOMEFINDERS' 

Gulf Islands Office 

Box 570, Ganges, B.C. 

537-5521 

We have moved to a new location across the road from the Gulf 

service station. 

We have 15 lots of Vi acre each for sale at $9,500 apiece. We 

offer discounts for purchases of two or more lots. You won't see 

Salt Spring Island land for sale at these prices again, so buy 

now. ROLF DAMMEL 537-5521 (Days) 537-5124 (Evenings) 

RON MCQU1GGAN 537-5521 (Days) 537-9220 (Evenings) 

OWNER TRANSFERRED - 3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME. 

Close in to Village, only 2Vi years old, the lawns are in, fenced, 

electric heat. A large Quebec heater is in the living room. 

Roughed in plumbing & laundry room in basement. $49,900. 

New MLS. 

2 BEDROOMS, IMMACULATE I' i year old bungalow on fairlylevel 

property, no steps, close to hospital, school dnd shops. 

Good garden soil, sunny location. $56,000 Shown only by 

appointment. 

ERNIE WATSON 537-5521 (Days) 537-2030 (Evenings) 

1 *** 

RENDER ISLAND PROPERTIES 

3 BEDROOM. HALF BASEMENT HOME ON 1 ACRE, 

PARTIAL VIEW OF HARBOUR. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, 

washer & dryer. 18' x 32' above ground swimming pool with 

filter & cover. $57,000 

HIGH OCEANFRONT LOT, 12' x 32' cabin with sundeck. 

Superb view. $26,900 

LANDSCAPED LAKEFRONT LOT, insulated cabin, stove, 

fridge. Franklin fireplace, shower & electric toilet also shed 

with 2 bunks. $25,000 

LAKEFRONT LOT with driveway & aluminum shed. $8,900 

IN LAND LOTS on septic from $6,500 and on sewer from $8,000 

ED NELSON 629-6695 

*** 

HOMES 

LARGE 3 BR. HOME in Malaview with a seaview and full 

basement for development. $54,000 MLS 20149 

4 BEDROOM HOME on Vi acre level lot. Family kitchen, family 

,room. $65,000 

COTTAGE ON '/j ACRE LOT with 112 ft. of waterfront on 

Fulford Harbour. Easy walk to the ferry. $43,000 

2Vi ACRES WITH SMALL COTTAGE near St. Mary Lake. 

| $26,500 MLS 20320 

10 ACRES WITH 2 BR HOME and a barn near Stowell Lake. 

$49.500 

3 BEDROOM HOME under construction $58,500 

BIG FAMILY HOME WITH BIG SEAVIEW in 100 Hills. 4 

BRs., Den, Rec. Room, 2 Fireplaces, double carport. $76,900 

MLS 19775 

10 ACRES WITH CEDAR 3 BR HOME overlooking Blackburn 

Lake. 5 Rental units. Lots of potential. $115,000 MLS 21078 

4 ACRE ESTATE ON CUSHEON LAKE. 5 Bedroom new 

architect home. Several rental cabins. Good boating, swimming, 

fishing at your doorstep. MLS 19093 

FARM 

15 ACRE FARM WITH 450' of frontage on Weston Lake, older 

home, orchard. $69,000 ML 4-5588. 

LAND 

2 ACRES, SEAVIEW. $18.500 MLS 15621 

47 ACRES WITH 21 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL. Lots of 

potential for development. $220,000 MLS 20157 

2 BR. HOME CLOSE TO ALL SERVICES, rock fireplace, galley 

kitchen, dinette, Ige. utility room which could be 3rd bedroom, 

workshop & garage. GOOD BUY AT $38,500. New MLS 

GANGES - 10.80 acres excellent holding property. ONLY 

$36.500 

WALKING DISTANCE TO OCEAN - 1 acre, fruit trees, large 

shed, part basement. $26,750 

1200' LAKEFRONT, 12 parklike acres, superb views, 4 revenue 

homes plus built in business. $150,000 MLS 21497 

COMFORTABLE OLDER 2 BR HOME on 1.42 acres with 

magnificent view over Weston Lake, guest cabin. $51 000 

NEW 3 BR HOME. 1 Vi baths, 1260 sq. ft., kitchen with eating 

area. sep. DR, wall-to-wall, freezer-fridge & stove, level Vi acre 

close to beach and store. $55,000 

2 BR. MOBILE HOME, good condition with extra BR. sunroom 

& porch, completely furnished, sep. storage shed, '/: acre close 

'to beach. $30,000 " 

HOBBY FARM. 3 ACRES, deep loam, subdivision possibilities, 

3 BR mobile home. $55.000 MLS 19769 

RON MCQU1GGAN 537-5521 (Davs) 537-9220 (Evenings) 

*** 

GREAT BUY - Large home on 0.85 ac. of parklike grounds 

close to St. Mary Lk. 4 BR. 2 FPs. large Rec. Rm.. sundeck, 

carport, storage shed. etc. etc. Price reduced to $51,500. 

BUYING IS CHEAPER THAN BUILDING - Near new 3 BR 

home (1300 sq. ft. on main floor). 1 Vi bath, 2 FPs, full roughed 

in basement ready for your ideas. 2 Min. walk to shops and 

school. Only $59.900 

BRAND NEW 1800 $9. FT. HOME. 3-4 BRs., sunken LR with 

Vaglio heater FP (will heat whole house in a pinch) water 

storage tank in case power for well pump fails, thermostatically 

controlled shower head, 1 full. 2 - Vi bath. 5 new appliances, 

etc. etc. Seaview- over Long Harbour and only a stone's throw 

from beach and good moorage. $69.500 MLS 20582. 

LOTS 

0.43 AC. SERVICED lot in desirable Mobrae area, easv to build 

on-$15.000. MLS 21275 

4 SEAVIEW LOTS in Ganges Fleights - prices between $17.000 

- $22.000 or $75,000 for all four. 

ROLF DAMMEL 537-5521 (Days) 537-5124 (Evenings) 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 

(.1 II ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 

Real Estate Real Estate 

BLOCK JOHN LIVER 

BROS. GALIANO 539-2119 

BLOCK BROS. - GULF ISLANDS SERVICE 

GALIANO ISLAND 

26'/2 ACRJES - South Galiano. Superb S.W. views over Gulf Islands. 

Quality winterized cabin home (5 yrs.) Good water and soil. Valuable 

timber. Price $69,000 

11 Vi ACRES - beautifully treed. Distant view of Straits. Scenic area of 

South Galiano near beach $36,500 

WATERFRONT 3 BDRM HOME. SUPERB SOUTHERLY 230 ft 

waterfront with beach, bay, dock and boathouse. 

WATERFRONT LOT: - Over 1 acre. Accessible waterfront superb SW 

view. Drilled well and power to homesite $39,500 

SEVERAL CHOlCg LOTS & VIEW LOTS WITH WATER FROM 

$13.900 

GENERAL STORE BUSINESS (only) FOR SALE - Catches all traffic 

on and off mainland ferry. Good year round business. Store leased. 

Price for business & equipment $4,900 (Stock approx. $3,000 not incl.) 

MUST SELL 

NORTH PENDER ISLAND 

LARGE CORNER LOT - overlooking parkland $7,900 . 

MAYNE ISLAND 

LOT - with view, launching and anchorage approx. 440 yds. $10,900 

SEASONS GREETINGS 

Block Bros. 3479 Dunbar St. Vancouver 

Soft Spring Lands 

Box 69, Ganges 

537-5515 

VIEW ACREAGE 

10 acres of sea & lake views, well treed property, 

driveway in to bldg. sites. $33,000 with only $3300 dn. pay. 

WATERFRONT -150' W.F. sand beach, power & water on 

Salt Spring Island $35,000 

CALL JIM SPENCER EVES. 537-2154 

2 BR HOME 

Seaview, level lot close to stores. Elec. heat, fireplace, oak 

floors, washer & dryer. $60,000 terms. 

CALL BOB TARA EVES. 653-4435 

SCOTT POINT 

% ac., drive & septic in. Power, phone, waterline & near 

marina. $22,500 

CALL DICK TRORY EVES. 537-2236 

5% ACRE SUPER FARMETTE 

Beautifully landscaped fenced and level cleared lan«J with 

1600 sq. ft. home and new barn. Garden, fruit trees and 

mountain views. $77,000 offers. 

CALL MEL TOPPING 537-2426 

GALIANO ISLAND 

Our Branch office is open during.the holiday season and 

we will be glad to assist you with information on homes, 

lots and acreages for sale on Galiano Island. 539-2250 

days, Jean Lockwood Eves. 539-2442 

PENDER ISLAND 

3 /4 acre level lot 100' from sheltered bay, beach moorage, 

cleared building site ocean views, well, power, phone. 2 

small cabins. $25,000 

'/z ac. waterfront lots $25,000 

Building lots from $4900 

CALL GIL HUMPHREYS 537-5515 

Phone 537-5515 

MACAULAY NICOLLS MAITLAND & CO. LTU. 

Marine Drive, West Vancouver 

926-6811 Anytirrfe 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

and Happy New Year 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE 

I service the Gulf Islands specializing on the "Penders" North and" 

South, situated to the south of the B.C. Gulf Island chain. We have a 

continual inventory of properties ranging from low priced lots, 

homes and large acreages. When you wish to buy or sell please call 

TED DEVER 629-3371 Collect for fast efficient service 

YOUR STATION 

24 Hour 

Wrecker Service 

537-291J 

S. S. ISLAND GARAGE LTD. 

Ganges tfn 

Page 13 

New course 

developed 

A new course -- Lifetime Sport 

-- is being developed at the grade 

12 level in the Gulf Islands 

Secondary school. 

The course, suggested by 

Principal Robert McWhirter. will 

involve students who are interested 

in future athletic activity. It 

will be a separate coarse, though 

considered an extension to the 

present community recreation 

course. 

The proposal has been referred 

to the school board's curriculum 

committee for further study. 

Fender plans 

reunion in '77 

Pender Island will be observing 

75 years of history with a 

grand reunion on August 6 next 

year. 

Plans for the event are now 

under way, Penaer School Trustee 

Don Fairweather told the 

board at its meeting Thursday of 

last week. 

More LETTERS . . . 


back. All went fine until 1 was 

more than three quarters of the 

way and then one of those signs 

was placed beside the road cautioning 

drivers that they'd have to 

be prepared to stop. 

That's fine but this was a stop 

of indefinite length. A backhoe 

was digging a trench right across 

the road. I'm sure it was necessary 

but that didn't help at the 

moment. "How long will we have 

to wait?" No one knew but it, 

"W-e-1-1, it could be quite awhile." 

A neighbour was ahead 

of me and he thought it was 

ridiculous too. 

I couldn't wait to find out how 

long it would be so I had to back 

up, turn around and come home 

the long way. This was before our 

wind storm. Perhaps the Highways 

Department might let Salt 

Spring Islanders have the essential 

signs to save driving extra 

miles and then arriving too late. 

Lillian Horsdal 

Ganges, B.C. 

Mutual Fire 

Insurance Co. 

ofB.C. 

Founded in 1902 by the 

Farmers of British Columbia 

GULF ISLANDS AGENTS 

Pcnder.— L. Tavcmer i 

Salt Spring..H. J. Car/in 

Galiano. D. New 

Saturna B. Corkill 

Maync..... E. Easton ' tfn 

Announcement 

-..•':• £8£s : -:V. .:•. •' •'- :'.'';..'•:•--- •-'- '•':.-.'..'. ••• i&Siiissi 

ERNEST WM. WATSON 

Realtor 

Shirley Phelps of Wall & 

Redckop, Homefinders, is 

pleased to announce that Ernie 

Watson, experienced Gulf Islands 

realtor, has joined the Gulf 

Island Office as Branch Manager, 

and will be very happy to 

assist his former clients and new 

clients in any matter relating to 

the sale of real estate.

Page 14 

SPORTS 


CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR CANADIANS 

Local squad defeat Lakehill in league "A" soccer 

DIVISION 4A 

Salt Spring Rotary Canadians 3 

Lakehill Gallager 2 

A Christmas gift came to the 

Salt Spring Rotary Canadians 

Saturday with a well-earned victory 

over the Lakehill Gallagher in 

the "A" league of Victoria soccer. 

The dominance of the local 

"A" stars in this league has 

tagged them with the second 

highest performance rating in 

Lower Mainland Island league 

soccer. 

Only Gorge F.C., chosen from 

over 500 boys, exceeds their 

rating. In the New Year, with 

practice and the same determination 

Salt Spring could turn the 

Jeague on its ear. The local boys, 

have disturbed the complacency 

of Victoria's Trojans by starting 

late. Five games behind,_ they 

have climbed the ladder of league 

competition relentlessly. Now 

they are only one point off 

qualifying for the vaunted Provincial 

Cup play, which they will 

Local Girls out-hustle, 

out-score Saanich squad 

GIRLS DIVISION 

Salt Spring Girls 2 

Saanich Indians 1 

Beaming with confidence, the 

local girls out-hustled, out-played 

and out-scored the Saanich squad 

to gain an emotional victory. 

The victory, the Girls first 

over the Indians, moved them 

into first place in the league 

standing. 

After losing the first game of 

the season, the Salt Spring team 

has fought week after week to 

regain top spot, and after a string 

of six games without a defeat 

their goal has been achieved. 

The Girls' victory was the 

result of 11 players who worked 

100% for the win as they continuously 

pressed the Indians 

throughout the match. 

Brenda Murray once again 

was the scoring hero. "The 

Road-runner" twice took passes 

from Patsy Reynolds to score the 

second goal coming late in the 

game and clinching victory for 

Salt Spring. She received strong 

support from forwards Donna 

Moulton, Michelle Anderson, and 

Shauneen Spence. Their determination 

and offensive thrust easily 

could have given Salt Spring 

many more goals. 

The defence was anchored by 

their super half line of Sunday 

and Vicky Byron and Cathy 

Anderson and hard-tackling 

backs, Andrea Simard and Susan 

Chew. Their tenacity and hustle 

thwarted most of the Saanich 

offensive forays and made life a 

lot easier for goalie, Janice Hull. 

In the dying moments of the 

game, the tension mounted as the 

Girls knew they were on the verge 

of victory. When the final whistle 

BANTAM DIVISION 

Top team: All Stars (24 points) 

Ross Hughes (capt.) Michael Lee. 

Jonathan Jenkins, and Michael 

Blomley. 

High averages: Kara Cruickshank. 

(Ill); Denise Harrison. 

(102): Shirley Steggles. (98); Jonathan 

Jenkins. (132): Michael 

Lee. (118): Graham Prentice. 

(115). 

Most improved to date: Barbara 

Broughton and Tim Duke. 

JUNIOR DIVISION 

Top team: Stars (29 points). 

Mary Piperno (capt.). Trisha 

Westcott. Kenna Marshall. Debbie 

Cruickshank. Susan Prentice. 

High averages: Julie Collins. 

(170); Kenna Marshall. 154. Debbie 

Cruickshank. 146. Patrick 

Sloan. 145. Gordon Hitchcock. 

144. Victor Piperno and Kevin 

Kline. 142. 

Most improved to date: Kenna 

Marshall and Paul Trenholm. 

blew, the Girls' emotions let loose 

as they jumped for joy, huddled 

together and shouted their victory 

salute. 

It was evident from their faces 

that the rewards of hard work and 

hustle had been realized and they 

knew it was a team effort, not 

only the 11 players on the field, 

but all 15 girls on the team roster. 

The Salt Spring Girls displayed 

teamwork at its best and can 

be proud of their performance 

and excellent team spirit. Theya 

re going to be hard to beat in the 

new year. 

FISHER—SMITH 

BUILDERS LTD. 

* DISPLAY HOMtfS 

* BUILDING SITES 

* PLANS 

* COMPLETE CONTRACTS 

DAYS 

537-5531 

rectify in the coming year. 

In Saturday's game the forwards 

produced some of the 

strategic plays which have been 

practised for hours, relieving the 

pressure on the defence. It was a 

delight to see Legg and Quesnel 

distributing the ball to the consternation 

of the opposition. Mc- 

Fadyen returned to scoring f6rm 

with the opening goal and Webb 

aggressively gained the equalizer 

as well as the winning goal late in 

the game. 

Defencemen MacLean, Black 

Tamboline, Ten Veen, Foerster 

and Toynbee had a difficult first 

half but showed significant improvement 

in the later stages to 

give Walker more protection and 

a second half shut-out. It was 

similar with the half-backs of 

Hengstler and Spence who both 

found their truer form later in the 

game and brought tremendous 

pressure to bear upon Lakehills 

staggering defence. Under these 

circumstances Walker's "property" 

inside the 18 yard line 

became less frequented and he 

was able to make his characteristic 

rushes to the limits. 

Congratulations are due to the 

entire team for their performance 

in 1976 and all their supporters, 

coach and manager wish them a 

happy and relaxing Christmas 

and every success in the New 

Year. 

BUILDING HOMES 

ON SALT SPRINC ISLAND 

SINCE 1973 

* ADDITIONS 

* RENOVATIONS 

* FRAMING 

* FINISHING 

EVENINGS: 

537-5112 (ROBIN) 

537-5004 (DBS) 

TREE TOPPING 

COMPLETE TREE SERVICE 


* PRUNING 

* SELECTIVE LOT CLEARING 

Please Call Collect 

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* TOPPING 

* REMOVAL 

FULLY INSURED 245-3633 or 754-6149 Eve*. 

-TRE : SERVICES TD. tfn 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

RON LEE SHELL SERVICE I 

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE 

LAWNBOY MOWERS 

* Hnmelite Power Saws. 

* (V-cgon Power Saw Chains 

Made to fit all makes 

TOWING 

SERVICE 

DAYS 537-2023 

'RICK, BARB AND CHUCK of 

DAGWOOD'S 

DELICATESSEN 

would like to wish all our customers and friends a 

Very Merry Christmas 

and a 

Happy New Year 

BEEF IS THE BUY 

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Government Inspected - Al and 2 Beef 

FRONTS 

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Wednesday December 22, 1976 

BY HOVERCRAFT 

* 

Quick trip to Champagne City 

BY FRANK RICHARDS 

That's the Hovercraft from 

Dover to Boulogne. 

If the Hovercraft is smooth, 

the sea is smooth. You don't see 

the surface very clearly. But you 

feel the smooth passage. If the 

sea is rough, th.en the ride is 

rough. If the seas are running 

high, the Hovercraft stays at 

Hovercraft to Boulogne: 

flying from Dover. 

Last time we were in Boulogne 

was in 1947, when the evidence of 

war was everywhere. The town, 

the streets, the docks were still 

battle-scarred at that time. 

In 1976 there is not a sign of 

warfare to be seen other than the 

• odd military installation still 

standing amid other structures. 

Nearest thing to the war 

damage that you see in France 

today are the frequent wrecked 

cars along the side of the road, 

awaiting collection. Small cars 

travelling at very high speeds on 

quite narrow roads seem to leave 

a fair amount of debris. 

BACK TO EPERNAY 

It was our second trip to 

France in 30 years and we 

heading, once again to Epernay, 

in the Marne, where champagne 

and our old friends all hail from. 

It was a long tale. In 1940 I 

had been a regular guest to 

dinner with Andre Rosman and 

his family in the Marne city. 

Came the German advance and I 

was moved out without warning. I 

moved around France for several 

weeks before sailing out of Nantes. 

In 1945, when the last German 

had moved back to the north of 

the international line, I wrote to 

the couple who had befriended 

me and learned that they were 

still alive and well. We enjoyed a 

very warm reunion in 1947. 

Since coming to live in Canada 

I had maintained an annual 

communication with them. 

This trip to Epernay last 

month was a sequel to a long-established, 

very distant friendship. 

Paris, at the end of the 

Autorail trip was unchanged. 

From the Gare du Nord to the 

Blvd. Magenta, the city looked 

just as it did the last time. Trains 

were more comfortable and immaculately 

clean. 

TWO LOYALTIES 

In this respect you got the idea 

that the French railway staffs 

were proud of the service they 

offered and they put everything 

into every task necessary to keep 

up the tradition. British Rail does 

not appear to enjoy the same 

loyalty. 

Reunion at Epernay brought 

out everything except the fatted 

calf. We had champagne in the 

morning and lunch at a local 

hotel. During the afternoon we 

visited the champagne cellars and 

finished the day in reminiscences. 

Their grandson arrived and 

offered us a trip into Paris with 

him the following morning. We 

jumped at the offer. 

If there is a typical Frenchman 

that was Gerard. Dancing on his 

toes, rather than simply walk, he 

talked with his hands as well as 

his eyes, while he laughed most 

of the time. 

He laughed en route to Paris 

and he laughed as he explained 

he was heading for London and 

we made a detour to the north. 

First stop was at Compiegne 

to take a look at the railway car in 

which Marshal Foch signed the 

Armistice in 1918. 

Second stop was Amiens for 

late lunch. 

LAST TIME I SAW AMIENS 

I knew Amiens. It was in that 

city that I first heard an air raid 

warning siren. That was in 1940. 

On to Boulogne, we discovered 

that the Hovercraft was grounded 

and we had to make a detour 

to Calais. 

About 25 miles in about an 

hour. Nothing to it! 

As we came down a long 

descent, two cars wide and nothing 

coming south, we were touching 

100 mph. And it was a small 

car. 

We made it. 

At Dover we ascertained how 

to get to Kingston and with only 

one stop for information we drove 

through the heart of London. And 

our driver spoke not a word of 

English and understood not a 

single traffic sign. 

That was the tough part of the 

journey as we ignored speed 

limits, warnings and cautions to 

tear up the road in the bottom 

right-hand corner of England; but 

what of it? That's how the Brits 

all drive! 

When we finally stopped in 

Kingston, we breathed more easily 

and set out for Maidenhead. 

And that was some quick trip 

to France! 

JoanCallaghan 

Gal iano 539-5796 

May the Spirit of Christmas that forever endures 

bring lasting joy to you and yours. 

Macaulay Nicolls Maitland & Co. Ltd. 

Need a water well? 

CALL: 

KEN'S DRILLING LTD. 

478-9524 

(Office) 

ROTARY HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT 

537-9341 

(Ask for Barbara) 

Serving Vancouver bland & the Gulf Islands 

rfh 

GULF ISLANDS DRJFTWOOD 

Hovercraft is settled down to unload at Boulogne. 

Victoria Flying Services 

NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6,1976 

FLIGHT NO. DEPARTURE 

101 

102 

103 

104 

105 

106 

Victoria 

Vancouver 

Victoria 

Vancouver 

Victoria 

Vancouver 

VICTORIA 656-3971 

0800 

0930 

1100 

1200 

1330 

1500 

DEPARTURE 

Gull' Islands 

Gull Islands 

Gull Islands 

Gulf Islands 

Gulf Islands 

GiHI Islands 

0830 

1000 

1125 

1225 

1400 

1530 

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 

ARKIVI 

0915 

1045 

1155 

1300 

1445 

1615 

VANCOUVER 688-7115 GULF ISLANDS ZE-2032 

VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER $23 

VANCOUVER OR VICTORIA TO GULF ISLANDS $18 

BETWEEN THE GULF ISLANDS $18 

"Enquire about our Charter Service - for business or pleasure" 

Pursuant to Section 766AA of the Municipal Act, the following synopsis of By-law 

No. 320, cited as "The Fractional North West 1 /4 of Section 23, Render Island, 

Cowichan District, except those parts thereof included within the boundaries of 

Plans 20607, 20608, 21047, 21390, 22162 and 23051 and 27279 Land Use Contract 

By-law, 1976" is hereby published. 

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT 

Page 15 

A BY-LAW AUTHORIZING A LAND USE CONTRACT RELATING TO STANLEY 

POINT ESTATES LIMITED FOR THE FRACTIONAL NORTH WEST 1 /4 OF 

SECTION 23, PENDER ISLAND, COWICHAN LAND DISTRICT, EXCEPT THOSE 

PARTS THEREOF INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF PLANS 20607, 

20608, 21047, 21390. 22162 AND 23051 AND 27279 

WHEREAS it is deemed desirable by the Capital Regional District, 

pursuant to Section 702A of the "Municipal Act", to enter into a Land Use Contract 

with Stanley Point Estates Limited for the use and development of the Fractional 

North West Vi of Section 23, Pender Island, Cowichan District Except those parts 

thereof included within the boundaries of Plans 20607, 20608, 21047, 21390, 22162 

and 23051 and 27279; 

NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Capital Regional District in open 

meeting assembled enacts as follows: 

1. The above-mentioned Land Use Contract, a copy of which is annexed 

hereto, and the execution thereof on behalf of the Capital Regional 

District under the seal of the said Regional District by the Chairman and 

Secretary-Treasurer of the said Regional District are hereby authorized. 

2. The said Land Use Contract shall be registered in the Victoria Land 

Reaistry Office. 

The above by-law may be viewed during normal working hours, 8:30 a m to 4-30 

p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted, at the offices of the Capital 

Regional District, 524 Yates Street, Victoria, BC. 

DENNIS A. YOUNG 

Secretary-Treasurer

Page 16 

More About... 

Galiano Club issues statement 


discussion at the committee meeting 

on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Of 

the 12 committee members, two 

were absent that night due to 

illness. Our discussion went on 

for almost two hours as we dealt 

with the topic from two points of 

view: 

(a) The financial needs of the 

club if we were to enter into any 

capital expenditure, and the possibility 

of drawing upon the Bluffs 

Trust Fund for this purpose, 

Provided that the fund were 

augmented by money from the 

sale of timber within section four; 

and 

(b) The need to reopen section 

four and make it a usable part of 

the bluffs Park facility by restoring 

the hiking and bridle trails, 

and making the area more readily 

accessible in the event of forest 

fire. 

At the outset, there were 

certain points of agreement: 

(1) Only Galiano people 

should be involved IF it were 

decided to take out the timber. 

(2) Rigid controls would have 

to be instituted in the selective 

logging procedure to ensure that 

May every happiness be your 

at this loveliest of seasons. 

With our fond gratitude ... 

the minimum amount of damage 

would ensue. 

(3) It was essential that the 

Club achieve its objective in the 

restoration of the land and making 

it suitable for park purposes. 

(4) A very carefully worded 

contract with the logging company 

would have to be drawn up 

whereby these provisions would 

be clearly set forth. 

Although we had found 

Messrs. Baines and Weatherell 

most co-operative, there were still 

many aspects of the question 

which we had to explore. Two of 

our members were appointed to 

meet with them, and the club 

officers agreed to consult with 

other men on the Island experienced 

in the industry who could 

give us the benefit of their advice . 

on what measures we should take 

for the protection of the land, with 

particular reference to the clean 

up operation. 

The committee unanimously 

agreed to pursue the matter and 

report back to the next meeting. It 

'was felt that by then a draft 

contract could be drawn up 

containing the provisions we were 

Jim, Chip and Bill 

Seagull Construction Ltd. 

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YOUR FOOD STORE 

r.ULF ISLAND" DRIFTWOOD 

seeking, and that terms could be 

set down which would be accept 

able to both parties. At that time, 

when we felt reasonably satisfied 

that all points of concern were 

covered, we would decide how 

best to present the proposal to the 

people of Galiano so that everyone 

would be aware of, and 

understand, what was involved. 

VOICES OF PROTEST 

As stated, this discussion took 

place on Wednesday, Nov. 17. On 

Saturday three days later, the 

first voices of protest were heard. 

The reaction from a certain 

segment of the Island population 

has made it impossible fo pursue 

the matter any further at this 

time'. We do not have a draft 

contract, as we do not have 

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sufficient information to deal with 

the land question in this context. 

We are not committed to anyone 

or to any particular course of 

action. We can only apologize to 

Messrs. Baines and Weatherell 

for the embarrassment they have 

experienced and the ill-will shown 

them by some Island residents as 

a result of their discussions with 

our committee. These men are 

Island-born and are highly respected 

members of our community, 

and we are sorry that they 

have been subjected to this 

unpleasantness through their discussions 

with us. 

The executive commitee of the 

Galiano.Club also serves as the 

board of trustees for the Bluffs 

Park land. Its duties are set forth 

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SATURDAY, DEC. 25 

SUNDAY, DEC. 26 

MONDAY, DEC. 27 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS 9 a.m.-6 p.m 

TUESDAY, DEC. 28 


in the Club's constitution and 

by-laws, and its authority is very 

explicit within the document 

known as the Bluffs deed of trust. 

In exploring the feasibility of 

taking timber off a portion of the 

park lane, the trustees have acted 

quite properly and within their 

terms of reference. 

As this meeting has been 

forced upon us, and we did not 

complete our study, we do not 

have sufficient detailed information 

to place before you for 

consideration. We are not prepared 

at this time to recomhiend 

either course of action: to harvest 

the timber on 150 acres more or 

less of section four lying within 

the forestry zone of the park, or to 

leave the land in its present state. 

Sbtf^ 

MERf?V 

(Mwoi 

TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS 

GERRY GOERS 

-PAINTER- 

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 

To our friends and patrons 

from all parts of the world 

J I M and PEGGY STEWART 

Maple Grove Resort 

Royal or Jello JELLY POWDERS 

LIBERTY PICKLED ONIONS 24 oz. jar 

BARON 

ib. 

Holida y s P ecial 

ib. 1.69 

KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP 32 oz jar 1.13 

PREMIUM VALUE TEA BAGS 100s 98^ 

IAYLMER TOMATO JUICE 48 oz tin 59 

tri-pak box Plain only 

SAUSAGE MEAT 

KRISPEE POTATO CHIPS 59' POULTRY DRESSING 

KRAFT LIQUID DRESSINGS 16 oz. bottle GROUND BEEF 

CATALINA -- BACON END SLICES 

1000 ISLAND QR° 

COIL GARLIC Van Fancy 

ZESTY ITALIAN 

JtK_7£ 

!b. 75* 

ib. 59' 

Ib. 79' 

ib. 1-39 

MAXWELL HOUSE 

INSTANT COFFEE lOoz jar 

KON TIKI ~ 

MANDARIN ORANGES 10 oz. tin 

2.99 BANANA SQUASH 2 Ibs. 29° 

3/1.00 B.C. Grown MUSHROOMS 99 ( 

DEL MONTE FANCY 14 oz tin 

CUT WAX BEANS 

SEASONED WAX BEANS 

CUT GREEN BEANS 

SEASONED GREEN BEANS 

PEAS & CARROTS 

Aylmer FRENCH GREEN BEANS 

FRESH PARTY MIX PEANUTS 99° 

10 IB SPECIALS 

BACON END SLICES $ 6.90 GROUND BEEF S 5.70 

BEEF SAUSAGE $ 8.90 BEEF PATTIES $ 5.90 

79' 

CROSS RIB ROAST Ib. 1.29 

Breakfast Delight BACON ib. 1.39 

COTTAGE ROLLS Cry-o-Vac ready to eat Ib. 1.89 

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE ib. 1-19

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