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oobNinth Year: No. 9 GANGES, British Columbia Thursday, February 29, 1968 $3 per year. Copy

SMALL BOATS AND BARGES ARE PRESSED INTO SERVICE FISH BOATS DOUBLE DUTY AS QUEEN SAILS QUIETLY ONCE

ISLANDERS SUFFER FEW HARDSHIPS DURING STRIKE********************************IT WAS ALL HIS DOING!

It was all Jerry Jackson'sing!But what did he do and who is

erry Jackson?Jerry is Salt Spring Freight

Services and he kept suppliescoming to Salt Spring Island lastweek.

When Islanders were strandedwithout ferry services and mer-chants were puzzled how to sup-ply the island's needs the freighttrucks rolled into Ganges loadeddown with the needed supplies.

Jerry and Norman Jackson hacarranged a barge service andhad brought the trucks in at con-siderable expense. The freightservice didn't stand to makemuch on the deal. Hire of abarge and the necessary equip-ment was far beyond normalferry costs.

Last week six big trucks cam<

in by barge. Supplies of allkinds were brought here. Andno one had even asked for theemergency service.

The high cost of freightingin the supplies in this mannerwill be shared by the particip-ating merchants. They won'tmake much on the deal, either,

So far the strike has notproved expensive to those SaltSpring Islanders who have nooccasion to leave the island.They have not even been charged extra for the barged-infreight. Yet the cost of thestrike has been formidable tofreighters and merchants alike.

As each Salt Spring Islanderpats a gorged stomach he canreflect that he owes it all toJackson's Salt Spring FreightServices Ltd.

Ferry strike has brought is-olation, annoyance, protestand aggressive action in itswake. For 10 days the islandshave been without the familiarB.C. Ferries vessels to bring

travellers from Vancouver Is-land and the mainland and tomove in a constant flow of sup-plies.

Thanks to the prompt response of merchants, supply houses

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Education Week will be ob-served in the Gulf Islands Sec-ondary School and Salt SpringElementary School by holdingan open house in each school ondifferent days during EducationWeek. It is hoped to createinterest in the schools and schoolprogrammes.

On Tuesday, March 5, theSalt Spring Elementary School

Crowds gather for races as (inset) ladies' race is run

PANCAKE DAY BRINGS

PANCAKE RACESSchool teachers have the

stamina, alright.-̂ Sor two years in a row thei™r ational frying pan race atGanges was won by the principalof the Ganges schools. Twoyears ago Principal J. Evanstook the pan and last year hissuccessor, Donald Hartwig ledthe field.

On Tuesday the .teachersshowed that it is not only theprincipal who boasts a well-rounded gastrocnemius. Thevice-principal of Gulf Islandssecondary school, Bob McWhirterwon the flying pan, while thevice principal of the element-ary school, G. Woodley, wasedged into third place by Realt-or Ron Lee.

Pancake races have beenstaged each Shrove Tuesday in

Ganges for 10 years. No race i'nthat decade has been run undermore summery conditions thanon Tuesday when the park tookon the appearance of a mid-summer day.

Races are open to everyyoungster from kindergarten tograndmotherhood.

FRYING PAN WINNERDraw winner in the 10th ann-

ual pancake races at Gangeswas Mrs. J. French. Races wererun on Pancake day, Tuesdayand the draw was made at thesame time.

Event is sponsored by theSalt Spring Island branch of theLegion Auxiliary.

Prize was an electric fryingpan.

LIBERALSNAME THEIRDELEGATES

Liberals of the Nanaimo-Newcastle and the Islands Fed-eral riding have named deleg-ates to the national leadershipconvention in April.

From Salt Spring Island wentW.M. Mouat and Gil Humph-reys last Saturday when the rid-ing association named its deleg-ates, in Nanaimo .

All those heading east to theconvention are from Nanaimo,observed Mr. Humphreys.

The meeting gave no spec-ific voting direction and deleg-ates will make their own choiceat the convention.

LICENSES DUETrade licenses are due and

should be paid this week,DRIFTWOOD is informed.

They are issued by the prov-incial government office onLower Ganges Road.

will hold an Open House beg-inning at 1 p.m.

For most of the first hourparents and students will watchthe finals of an oratorical con-test, with two winners beingselected, one from the primaryand one from the intermediatedivisions of the school

Following this the pupils willreturn to their regular classesand parents will be invited tovisit any of the classrooms inthe school. We hope to use anyspecial equipment in the schoolto demonstrate the use of thesedevices, and also have anyspecial programmes in operatioifor the parents to see.

The Gulf Islands SecondarySchool will hold Open I louse onWednesday afternoon.

Here again the finals of anoratorical contest will takeplace during the first hour.Parents will be invited to visitthe classes during the last periodof the school day.

Again, we hope to demon-strate the use of any specialequipment available in theschool.

Displays of student work willbe placed at various locationsto indicate to parents some ofthe projects being done by thepupils in different subject areas

Immediately following thelast period one of the HomeEconomics classes will servetea, and parents will be encouraged to continue their tour ofthe building.

FLAGUNOILLED

Flag fund is-full. Very soona new set of flags will be flutt-ering over Centennial Park.

Treasurer of the flag fund isFred Morris. There has been awarm response to the appealfor help to replace the stolenflags from Centennial Park.

Last two contributions to beacknowledged were from EdGould and II. Geigerich.

Flags in use recently werelent to the community whileawaiting receipt of the new<ones.

WORLD DAYOF PRAYER

Women's World Day of Prayeiwill be observed on Friday thr-oughout the Islands as in everyother part of the world.

At Ganges the service will b«held in St. George's AnglicanChurch'i .

The annual day of prayer ismarked by women in almostevery country of the world.

and freight companies, the is-lands have been short of virt-ually nothing.

Produce and meat were thefirst commodities to face ashortage and most stores amongthe islands countered with thecharter of small vessels tobring in individual supplies,

Fish boats came to therescue in many instances andshipped in the most needed co-nimodoties.

On Salt Spring Island thepicture grew dark at the beg- ,inning of last week when manymerchants were reluctant totake individual action while itappeared likely that the tie-up of ferry boats would be of afew days' duration.

By mid-week, when someconcern was being felt. Salt

' Spring Freight Services Ltd.,I chartered a barge and hauled ii| their own trucks.

Grocery shelves were prom-ptly filled and an adequatesupply of meat and producewas assured. The sea-bornetrucks were brought into LongHarbour and landed at QuebecDrive. The first day saw thetrucks negotiate the steep,scarcely surfaced road withdifficulty, but with success.The second day brought its pro-blems as the heavy vehiclessank into the mud of the scarc-ely-used lane.

A bulldozer was called tohaul them up the slope.

By the end of the week a newpattern had been drawn and thetrucks were landed at Jackson"Beach on Fulford I larbour andcame ashore without effort.

The freight service to otherislands was less successful. Freighttrucks have stood idle there fornearly two weeks and heavy supplies await the end of the strike.

Concern was expressed by midweek by the Salt Spring IslandChamber of Commerce at thestrike and its threat to the islandeconomy.

The chamber sent a telegramto Premier WAC Bennett, theI lighways Minister and MLAJohn Tisdalle asking for immed-iate establishment of an emer-

j gency service to the islands on! the grounds that the islands are

the hardest hit by strikers. Whenas Vancouver Island has a largenumber of alternative transport-ation routes as well as adequatestocks of many commodities,the islands have no alternativeroutes and stocks of many mat-erials are running low.

Not all islanders agreed withthe chamber's concern.

One Ganges businessman ex-pressed sharp criticism of thepessimists among the islands. Hefelt that there was adequate foocand emergency services werestill operating. The wide pub-licity given to suggestions ofshortage or distress would merelygive the outside world the im-pression that islanders could nottake care of themselves, heasserted.

A number of residents expressedsimilar views. The islands are

•still supplied with their needs andother inconveniences are neg-libible, they felt.

As heavy supplies dwindled(Turn to Page Six)

Page Two Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, February 29, 1968

JAPANESE THEME FOR JAPANESE NIGHT

( i roup of youngsters at display table on Friday.Japanese theme highlighted

the evening's entertainment onFriday evening when the GangesUnited Church staged its Jap-anese Night in the church hall.The hall was decorated in anoriental style and displays feat-ured Japanese carvings and artwork.

The theme was continued inwall hangings and a film show.Mrs. Cyril Baseley was clad ina Japanese costume to receiveguests.

The oriental theme provideda iiov'd background to the even-ing as well as emphasizing thelink between the island churchand the Christian communities

of Japan.Children's groups in the

church had provided various dis-plays of Japanese and other wortwhile a large display of Japanesework was lent to the UnitedChurch Women by Mr. and Mrs,John Yamabe, of Vesuvius BayStore.

The Noralights Group of theChurch expressed their apprec-iation of the loan of the exhib-its.

This issue of Driftwood isthe first to appear under thedateline, February 29. Whenwill the next be published?

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HOCKEYPEE WEE LEAGUE

Fulford Warrior continuedtheir winning streak defeatingthe Ganges Mounties twice. OnFebruary 14 the Warriors trimm-ed'Ganges 9-1 led by Karl Kit-chen and Philip Kyler who eachscored four goals. Roger Kitchen

gat the other Fulford goal whileavid Girard scored for the

Mounties. The three stars ofthe game were Dick Eng theGanges goalie, Roger Kitchenand Greg Knoblauch.

In the game of Feb. 17 Ful-ford defeated Ganges once ag-ain 9-1 as Philip Kyler scoredeight goals. Roger Kitchen gotthe other three Fulford goals ancGary Hagan scored for Ganges.

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUEFulford Cougars won two

games last Sunday both by size-able margins. They defeatedFernwoocTFlyers 11-1 and SouthGanges 13-3.

SENIOR LEAGUEOn Feb. 18 two games were

played. In the first game ofthe evening Ganges Aces defeated the Ganges No-Stars 9-4despite having only four playerswho played the whole game.Don Dates led the Aces attackwith four goals, Brent Hartleytallied three and John Grainadded two. Scoring for the No-Stars was Allan Menzies, AllanJackson, Dave Stacey and JackLangdon. Jay Rozzano in goalfor the Aces made 26 stopswhile Pat Kelly and David ~Beech in the nets for the No-Stars made 39 stops. The threestars for the game as picked byFred Rhodes were Don Bates,Brent Hartley and Allan Jackson

In the second game Centralfound out that you can't playtwo periods of good hockeyagainst Fulford and still win.Fulford scored six goals in thefirst period and coasted to a8-2 victory over the Hawks.

Rick Kyler led the Fulfordscoring with tliree goals, PatSlingsby added two more whileKen Kyler, Herk Roland.

On last Sunday Fulford con-tinued their winning streakand Central moved into secondplace all alone.

Fulford won their eighthstraight game of the season de-feating the Ganges Aces 10-4.Fulford scored early in the gameand never looked back. RickKyler and Pat Slingsby eachscored three goals for Fulfordwhile Ted Mollet added theother.

Eric Booth scored two for theAces while Brent Hartley andnewly acquired David Beechscored one each.

Dave Roland in goal for Ful-ford made 29 stops and JayRozzano for the Aces made 50stops.

The tiiree stars of the gamewere Don Bates, Herk Roland,and Pat Slingsby

MOVING UPThe B.A. Central Hawks

moved past the Ganges Acesinto second place defeating thiGanges 8-4. It was the seventhstraight loss of the season forthe No-Stars. Wayne Taylorled the Central assault withfour goals two in each of thefirst and third periods.

Dale Empey tallied two an<Nic I lumphreys and GrantMarcotte added two more.Ian MacQuarrie who startedout the game in goal scoredtwo goals for the No Starswhile Pat Kelly and AllanMenzies scored one a piece.Ian MacQuarrie and Rick Scottormade 42 saves for the No-Starsand Ferg Foulis made 32 savesfor Central. The tliree stars ofthe game were Grant MarcotteMike Alexander, and JohnnyMarcotte.

Next week Central plays Gan-ges Aces at 7:00 and Fulfordtangles with the Ganges No-Stars at S;30. The Pee Wee's

TISDALLE COMMENTSON FERRY STRIKE

Outside of the stalemate inOttawa, the most importantthing to Vancouver Islanderstoday is the tie-up of their ferryfleet.

For several years I have list-ened to general complaints fromferry personnel,not unusual am-ong the great number of employ-ees, there are a number of ann-oyances, and if not dealt with,eventually develop into sub-stantial grievances.

I don't intent to at this mom-ent catalogue the variety ofcomplaints.

However, there has been onerecurring complaint frequentlystated by numerous employees,that would appear to outweighall of the rest.

During the recent debates inthe House, one of the governmentmembers, who no doubt had alsoheard this complaint, discussedit in the Legislature. He saidthat the agitation and discontentof the employees could be tracedto a few people at the top in thepolicy-making administration ofthe Authority. Unfortunately,as it may be, this does seem tobe the gravel in the gizzard ofa predominant number of empl-oyees. Personalities eventuallydo clash, and personal ego some-times gets in the road, but this

PRIEST LEAVESISLANDS PARISH

Rev. Fr. Leonard Schmidthas left the Catholic parish ofthe Gulf Islands for Victoria.He has taken a year's leave ofabsence.

Fr. Schmidt came to theIslands last summer and hasbeen closely identified withyouth work, largely in collab-oration with other church groups.

A member of the Franciscans;he was the first resident priestamong the islands for morethan a year.

On Saturday the Salt SpringRoller Hockey Association isholding a Car Wash at the AutoMarine in Ganges. Communityis urged to support the youth ofSalt Spring and get the carwashed.

play on Saturday afternoon andthe Intermediates on Sunday socome down to Fulford and watchan exciting game of roller hock-ey.

should not stop management fromtaking cognizance of their imper-fections and weaknesses if theyso be. Maybe all that is neededis a course in old-fashionedchivalry. No doubt, fault lies orboth sides, but it's a little likesaying that the customers is al-ways right, or management isalways wrong.

We know this is not true, butwhen feelings are running high,fiction even looks better thantruth, and rumor is more accept-able than right. Pride goeth be-fore a fall; probably all that isneeded to settle this locked hornposition is a good dose of humilityon all sides. I have met with *many of the personnel at the toi.P*and also the employees, as wellas introducing several of them tothe Premier for personal attention

1 trust now the Premier will beable to get the co-operation thatis desired from every source. Hecannot do it alone. It will re-quire the sincere help of every-one affected.

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SPENT 79 YEARS HEREMan who came to Salt Spring

Island at the age of two analived here for another 79 yearspassed away in Ganges on Sun-day, Feb. 25. He was SocratesTobias (Bud) Conery.

Mr. Conery was a farmer onthe island for many years. Hewas also a veteran of the Firstworld War. Among his prizedpossessions was a copy of theLondon Daily Mirror announcingthe end of the first World War.He purchased the newspaper inLondon coinci dentally with theannouncement of the Armisticein 1918.

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WORKSHOPAttention all chrysanthemum

growers! The Salt Spring Gar-den Club has arranged a work-shop on growing chrysanthemum.'from cuttings.

It will be this coming Satur dayMarch 2, at 2 p.m. at the homeof Mrs. E. Worthington onGanges Hill, and Mrs. Ena MeCabe of Victoria will be onhand to help.

Those attending are asked tobring a pot with dampened peatsand or vermiculite, or anycombination of these. Cuttingsand instruction will be provided.Members anticipate an interest-ing and helpful afternoon.

SATURNAOur deepest sympathy toPapajohn whose brotherW.C. "Bus" McMahondied in Shaughnessy Hos-pital, Monday Feb. 19.

He and wife Marie flewto Vancouver on Tuesdaywhich is why I am pinch-hitting for him.

No one is doing any realsuffering in Saturna because ofthe strike - like digging clamsfor food - of necessity, of courseIt is fun to dig them otherwise.

Building projects are held upbecause of lack of supplies andworkers getting over.

It is very annoying, to put itmildly to pay plane fares whenit is necessary to get on or offthe island as several have hadto do.

Laini Hindmarch is homefrom U.B.C. for a five day mid-term. Her luggage got on thewrong plane and finally arrivedvia the mail boat.

Mrs. Ruth Connor's son Billfrom Winnipeg is visiting hismother. After waiting severaldays in Sidney he finally lefthis car and came over in one ofthe fish boats bringing supplies.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gainesare in Mexico and hoping thestrike will be over before theyreturn.

Our usual week end visitorsare missing and wishing theyweren't

Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Radkeflew in and are at their summerhome at East Point.

k Leah Stnith and Jimmy MonejTT. were christened in St. Christophers Church last Sunday, Feb.18 and were very well behavedbabies for Rev. John DangerfieldThe congregation came to theMoney home for tea after theservice.

Mrs. Jim Denham, of CobbleHill, grandmother of Leah,came over for the christeningvia water taxi. Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Ralph are Leah's great-grandparents.

Thanks to Jim Campbell,Ernie Atkinson and the boatwhich brought supplies throughthe islands on Friday our storeis well supplied, but we will bevery happy to see the ferriesrunning again.L. Money

He leaves 32 descendants:two sons, Edgar, of Ganges andAllan, of Vancouver; five dau-ghters, Mrs. L. (Rose) Atherton,Vancouver, Mrs. R. (Grace)Wood, Ganges, Mrs. W. (Dor-othy) Mullins, Victoria; Mrs. L.(Sylvia) Porter, Sage Hill, Sask.Mrs. R. (Margaret) Pratt, Vict-oria: 23 grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren , and abrother, Claude, on Pender Is-land.

Last rites were observed atSt. George's Anglican Church.

at Ganges, on Wednesday, Feb.28, when Archdeacon R.B.Horsefield officiated. Goodman'sFuneral Home was in charge ofarrangements.

PENDERBY F. SAVILLE

"You never miss the wateruntil the well runs dry' is anold saying; certainly we neverrealized what the ferry servicemeant to the Islands until welost them. Let's hope they sooncome back again! And there isjust no news without them!

Cliff Bracket! is in the LadyMinto Hospital for observation.

We are all glad to hear thatBishop M.E. Coleman is pro-gressing well and may soon behome again.

And there it is. South Pen-der reports no news at all.

NOW OR NEVER

It's now or never! Driverswho have no 1968 license plate:on Friday will have to stayhome.

Last year's licenses expireon February 29. Not even thelate party guest may drivehome on Friday morning with-out new license plates.

Plates are available at theprovincial government officeon Lower Ganges Road.

Miss Mvian Wilkes and hergrandfather, Reginald Wilkes,from Winnipeg, flew over fromVancouver to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W.Mossop, at Fulford.

Lyall Thompson came downfrom Quesnel to visit his mother.Mrs. A. Thompson and sisterPat but was prevented from goinjback home on account of the un-happy ferry strike.

FULFORDBY BEA HAMILTON

March 5 is the time to remem-ber when the W.I. Tea will beheld in the Fulford Hall. Therewill be a sale of home cooking,the affair opens at 2:30 pm, sodo try to come and have a get-together with everyone. A partof the proceeds are to go to theSea Scouts for a project they arestarting so please come and help.

Miss Ronda Lee was home lastweek but she had to fly back toVancouver when the ferry ser-vice left her "high and dry", asit has everyone else.

There was a bit of a flutterwhen the Mayne Queen wassighted on her " mercy trip" theother morning - it is like theold days to see nothing but laun-ches coming and going. Nice ancpeaceful but very inconvenientfor those with cars.

Miss Rosemary House was homtfor the week end. She came bylaunch when her father went tobring her across the channel.Going to be quite a few peoplelearning what the Islanders putup with 'way back in the 20's -launch service.

You will get a good feast at

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Last-minute change in showsat Ganges Movies this week wascaused by the strike of ferrycrews. G. A. Simmons, movieman, explained that the film heplanned on showing this weekwas held up in its travel fromVancouver Island to Vancouverand could not be brought to theisland in time for Thursday.

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SEWAGE DISPOSAL

On Monda/ morning at North Pender there will be apublic hearinj irito the proposal to discharge sewageinto Swanson Channel from a very attractively concei-ved subdivision overlooking the water.

The purpose of the hearing is to ascertain opinions onthe method of disposal.

There is already considerable interest in the hearingand the plan it will consider. There will be interest inthis and similar projects for many years to come.

The hearing will note all opinions forthcoming on thedischarje of sewage into the tidal waters of thechannel.

The basic question is however not simply "Do youcare for the idea?" but rather "Is the Pollution Control Board happy with the plan in the face of obviousconcern in all quarters for the future?"

The contentment of the board is the islanders' pass-port to sanitar/ beaches in the future. We can ask nomore.

HIGH SCHOOL NEWSBY H R E N I M G. S H A R PSPORTS

The senior gills' basketballteam spent last Friday and Sat-urday at the Mid-Island Basket-ball Tournament at Lake Cowich-an. The team cauglit the 2:30pin fish boat from Vesuvius inorder to play against CampbellRiver at six o'clock. They bill-eted overnight with Lake Cow-ichan students, whose team theyplayed against the next morning.Bom games were lost but our Sen-ior Girls' Basketball team put upa good fight and Saltspring waswell represented.

The Junior Girls' Basketballteam will have its chance for

glory on March 9 at the Mid-Island Basketball Tournament inNanaimo.FOSTER PARENT PLAN

In the bookcase outside theprincipals office there is a photo-graph of a small, shy looking girl.

There is nothing special inher appearance, her clothes aremore ragged than those Canadianchildren we know, but on thewhole Lina Maria Rojas looks nodifferent than any other five yearold. To the students of Gulf Is-lands Secondary School, however,she is different. Lina Maria isthe foster child that our schoolhas adopted. Each month a coll-ection is taken, a dime from eaclstudent. This dime goes a longway towards providing; LinaMaria and her family with cloth-ing, supplies, medical care, anta better life.

The Rojas family lives in asmall shack in the slums districtof Bogota, Columbia. Her fathejearns about a dollar a day work-ing as a driver, and her mother

earns five dollars a month withlier job as a maid. Lina Marialiopes to go to school, she hopesto have enough food, she hopesfor many tilings that Canadianstake for granted. Perhaps withour help many of her hopes willbe realized.EDUCATION WEEK

Education week is once ag-ain drawing near. The schoolorators are nervously anticip-ating the oratorical contest,the school scientists are pre-paring their exhibits, and theHome Economics Classes arefrantically preparing delicaciesfor the tea. On Wednesday,March G, the Gulf Islands Sec-ondary School is holding anopen house for all interestedparents. There will be displaysof various natures and tea willbe served in the Home EC.room. The oratorical contestwill be held in the GymnasiumEducation week is one of thefew opportunities the studentshave to display their achieve-ments, and they usually makethe most of it.ISLAND YOUTH CLUB

The Island Youth Club issponsoring another panel dis-cussion at 8;00 pm. Friday,March 1. This one, to be heldat the Ganges Roman CatholicChurch Hall, is on Sex in ourSociety. The event will bevery informal , and as therewill be no chairs everyone isadvised to bring a cushion tosit on, The age limit of thoseadmitted is 15-25. After thediscussion there will be arecord dance. This panel dis-cussion promises to be differentman any held previously.

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Ganges Movie -"Lt. Robson Crusoe"

ROLLER SKATING CANCELLED FORAFTERNOON AND EVENINGADULT ROLLER SKATING EACHMONDAY EVENING6:30 p.m. Mixed Smorgasbord

I ulford Hall10 - 3 p.m. Roller Hockey Car

Wash- SS AutoMarine.

8:00 p.m. Legion BingoLegion Hall

2:30 p.m. W.I. TeaFulford Hall.

GALIANOOn St. Valentine's day the

Ladies Service Club held itsfirst annual general meeting inthe board room of the GalianoHall, with president Mrs. I. A.Murphy in the chair.

It was reported that in thenine months since this organiz-ation took shape, the membershave raised almost $1,000 forvarious worthy causes, and thebank balance still stands at over$400. During the year donationswere made to the Lady MintoHospital, The Galiano children'sparty, the Unitarian Services,the Salvation Army and the Cen-tral City Mission, Vancouver. Inaddition, a set of stainless steelflatware was purchased for theGaliano Club for use at community functions in the hall.

Mrs. Murphy was re-electedpresident, Mrs. W.J. Maier vicepresident, Mrs. G.H. Snell sec-retary, Mrs. L.T. Bellhousetreasurer, and Mrs. J. Jonessunshine convenor. Co-hostessesfor the evening were Mrs. B.Stallybrass and Mrs. S. Page.

Plans were initiated for theClub's first birthday party to beheld early in May, and mean-time the President urged all toattend the Women's World Dayof Prayer on Friday, March 1, at2 pm in St. Margaret's Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Brehon Denrocheof Campbell River were guestslast week of Mr. and Mrs. peterDenroche. Brehon is recoveringfrom an injured hand which haskept him off work for some time

Visitors to the island duringthe ferry strike have been few anand far between, with our reg-ular commutors such as Dr.Earner and Percy Selby-Helemaking use of charter plane ser-vice. Supplies for Spanish HillsStore and Galiano General Storehave been brought in by fish

boat, and the water taxi has beenbeen kept busy with other typesof supplies, and transport of pas-sengers between islands. A fewof our islanders were strandedeither on the Mainland or Van-couver Island with their cars,but in general the public has notbeen too upset by the absence ofservice although all will be gladto see the ferries back on the runagain.GOLF AWARD

On Saturday, Feb. 17, mem-bers and friends gathered at the

Thursday, February 29, 1968Galiano Golf and Country Clubfor the annual presentation din-ner to honour trie winners of golfand other trophies during thepast season. Due to the Terrystrike the president, Jack Howarcof Vancouver, was unable toattend, and Club Captain ChuckWebb acted as master of cere-monies.

Following the dinner, he pre-sented replicas to all the winnerstheir names having been inscrib-ed on all the trophies which re-main on display all year in theclubhouse. Three of the ladiestrophies were won by Mrs. Ger-ald (Betty) Steward: the Black-wood trophy, the Price Cup andthe Nixon Rose Bowl. Mrs. Ste-ward did not attend the function,

having accompanied her hus-band on a holiday trip to LasVegas .

Runner up in each of thesecompetitions was Mrs. E. W.Irine)Lee who also participatedin the winning of the Jack Tro-phy for mixed handicap play.The Tothill Trophy for the most-improved lady golfer of the yearwas won by Mrs. E.J. (Peggie)Bambrick.

In the men's competition, th<Gossip Island Trophy was won byJohn Rees with Robert Aston asrunner-up, and consolationprize to Glenn Stahl. TheSevenacres Cup was won by MelSpouse with Dr. H.D. Earner asrunner-up.

In the young people's section,the Beachwood IntermediateTrophy was won by Rod Rees, 'and the Beachwood Junior Trophrby Alan Menzies with TonyCowan as runner-up.

The winter darts tournamentfor the Jack Stafford MemorialTrophy was won by Mrs. A. Kanand Robert Aston, and the ChuckWebb Challenge Trophy forcribbage by Bernard Stallybrassand Mary Backlund.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The first meeting of the newcouncil of the Galiano Chamberof Commerce was held at thehome of the president ChuckWebb last Wednesday evening.Appointment of chairmen tothe various committees for thecoming year's work were madeas follows:

Membership - Marion Will-iams; Community Health andWelfare - Charles Morshead;Parks - Glenn Stahl; Transport-ation - Fred Mallett; Publicity -Mary Backlund; Special Events -George Georgeson; Roads -Hilding Fredrickson and JimRogers.

Allen Clarke is vice-presidemof the organization this year,with Jean Lockwood as secretaryand Ty Carter as treasurer.

(Turn to Page Five)

CHURCH SERVICESGULF ISLANDS CHURCH SERVICES, MARCH 3, 1968

WednesdayMarch 6

FridayMarch 1ANGLICANSt. Mark'sSt. Mary's

Ganges United

St. George's

CentralFulford

St. Margaret's of ScotlandGaliano

St. Mary MagdaleneMayne

St. Margaret's of ScotlandGaliano

St. Margaret's of Scotland,Galiano

Lenten InterdenominationalService 7:30 pm

World Day of Prayer Service

Choral Communion 11:00 amEvening Prayer 2.30am

8:00 amHoly Communion

Holy Communion 11:00 am

Evening Prayer 3:00 pmThroughout Lent Prayers andBible Study will be held everyWednesday morning from

10:00 a-11:00 am

UNITED Ganges

PenderROMAN CATHOLICSt. Paul's FultordOur Lady of Grace

GangesCOMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL

Ganges

Divine Worship &Sunday SchoolDivine Worship

Holy Mass

Holy Mass

11: am2:30 pm

9:00 am

11:00 am

Sunday School andAdult Bible Classes 10:30 amEvening Service 7:30 pm

Thursday, February 29, 1968 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Five

BRIDGE BY ALICE HAMMETT.

Omitted from last week'sDRIFTWOOD;- The paragraphpreceding examples (a), (b),(c), (d) should read: The following examples of responses to a"Take-out" double of Diamondmay help the beginner."SLAMS

Slam bidding is an extensionof Game bidding. The easiestto recognize is the No-trumpslam. It is a matter of simplearithmetic. If the opener bidsone, two or three no-trump heshows the value of his hand within two points and it is up to theresponder to take the next step.

Over 1 No-trump the respon-der bids 4 No-trump with 15 or1̂ 1. c. points. This should notS^biistaken for the Blackwoodconvention asking for Aces asthis only applies after a suit hasbeen agreed upon. There is nosuch bid as five No-trump as aresponse to One No-trump butwith 17 H.c. pts. the respondershould bid Six No-trump (Witha balanced hand.)

When opener bids one in asuit and partner responds with ajump shift it is a game-forcingbid and an invitation to reachslam. Again, if the openermakes a jump-shift on his re-bid, it is also a game-forcingbid and an invitation to reachslam.

A positive response to a forc-ing 2-bid also suggest slam.There are situations where theBlackwood and Gerber conven-tions do not give the necessaryinformation.

Ace-showing bids after gamehas been reached are the mostsatisfactory. When holdingusless doubletons it is more im-portant to know which Acespartner holds rather than howmany.

The responses to four no-trump (Blackwood) asking forAces are:- 1 Ace - 5 Diamonds;2 Aces - 5 Hearts; 3 Aces - 5Spades; 4 Aces or no Aces - 5

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Clubs. To bid 5 No-trump toshow all four aces would inter-fere with the 5 No-trump bid(Blackwood) asking for Kings.The Gerber convention is emp-loyed by many players as theinformation regarding Aces andKings is arrived at at a lowerlevel and is particularly usefulwhen trying for slam in theminor suits. Using 4 Clubs,(Gerber) asking for Aces the re-sponses are as follows: - 1 Ace-4 Hearts; 2 Aces - 4 Spades; 3Aces - 4 No-trump; 4 Aces orNone - 4 Diamonds.(a)

W.A476437654854

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KQ32BIDDING:N. E. S. W.1 NT P 4NT P6NT P P P

South's 4 No-Trump responseis merely showing the size ofthe hand and suggesting slam ifthe opener has not bid on a min-imum hand. WithlTh.c. pts.and two tens the opener bid 6No-trump. Again, do not mis-take the 4 No-trump responsefor Blackwood which bid onlyapplies after a suit has been de-cided on.

(b) N.KJ106KJ5A953A10W. A10 E.

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4 Clubs (Gerber) is askingfor Aces. South still had a use-less doubleton and, knowingthere was one Ace against himgambled on 6 Diamonds. North'Spades could have been queenhigh.

The bidding could have been

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CLUB NAMES MRS ROBSON AGAINThe 43rd annual general

meeting of The Galiano Clubheld on Feb. 21 unanimouslyreturned Mrs. Fred Robson tothe office of president for herthird term. Under her leader-ship the Club, which owns thecommunity hall and acts astrustee for Bluffs Park, hascarried out a busy program ofactivity for island residents ofall ages. The Club executivecommittee also serves as theGaliano Island Recreation Commission.

The two most successful pro-jects of the past year were theArts, Crafts and Hobby Show,and the campaign to raise funds

GANGESMr. and Mrs. H. C. Geiger-

ich, Beddis Road are home af-ter spending a week at IslandHall, Parksville. They had toleave their car at Crofton due tothe ferry strike and travel viafish boat to Vesuvius

Mr. and Mrs. A.V. H. Agarreturned to Harbour House lastWednesday after a short holidayat the Harrison Hot SpringsHotel.

Arriving at Fulford by a watertaxi from Van Isle Marina tospend the weekend with theirfamilif.s were Gloria Harrison,Daphn*3. Mouat, Cheri Horel,Darlene Marcotte, HeatherHumphreys, Jim Morris andBarry Crofton, all from Victoria.Harold Day also accompaniedthe young people over to theIslairi for the week end.

Mi. and Mrs. Harry Biallyand young daughter, Chrystal,are visiting Mrs. Bially's par-ents Mr. and Mrs. W. Trelford,Tripp Road.

m o r e a b o u t

GALIANO

(From Page Four

It was decided that a comm-unity beautification program bethe Chamber project for thecoming season, and that onApril 13 an auction sale be heldin Galiano Hall, the proceedsto be shared with the GalianoVolunteer Fire Department.as follows:-N. E. S. W.1 NT P 3D P3NT P 4NT P5H . P 6D PP P

The Three Diamond bid wasforcing and suggesting slam.Had the S. Hand containedHearts minus the Queen the re-sponse would have been 3 No-Trump. Unless a slam is a probability do not show a minor suitat the three level, which isforcing. This alerts the oppon-ents to an unblanaced hand.

for the laying of a new hardwoodfloor in the hall. In additionthe hall was used extensively fora variety of affairs includingwedding receptions, the harvestsupper and the New Year's Eveparty as well as childrens part-ies and movie nights. As wasintended by its founders in 1925the hall has become a real com-munity centre.

Mrs. Mary Backlund retiredfrom the office of secretary tothe Club, a position she hadheld for the past eight years.The president presented her withan engraved silver cigarette boxin appreciation for her loyaltyand service to the organization.

The president also thankedMr. Bill Kolosoff for his work astreasurer, and Miss Jean Lock-wood and Mrs. C. Morisette whcwere not standing for re-electionto the committee. Mrs. W.H.Day was elected secretary, andMr Day treasurer of the Clubfor the coming year, and TomCarolan succeeded Ty Carter asvice-president. Serving on theCommittee will be Mrs. John

Men2ies, Mrs. L. Walton, Mrs.W. H. Snell and Mrs. H. Knud-son, together with Earl Young,Harvey Campbell, WilliamKolosoff and Roger Graham.

High on the agenda was adiscussion of the communitygarbage dump situation, thisnow being located on GalianoClub property adjacent to the

MON. TO SAT.

RainbowBeautyShop

537-2010

Bluffs. A number of recommen-dations were brought forward ancthe Club is appealing to the loc-al Chamber or Commerce tohelp find a solution to the prob-lem which involves a change inlocation and an organized dis-posal service.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORYA NAME IN A FLASH HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES

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Furnace and Oil BurnerService

FREE ESTIMATESPhone : 537-5314

SALT SPRING

FreightSERVICE

Mov ing to a l lVancouver Island Points

Information: 537-2041(Dave's Record Service

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VilladsenBuilding Contractor

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B R O-W N ' SSEPTIC TANK and

SEWER ROOTER SERVICE

E r n i e B o o t hP l u m b i n g & H e a t i n g

P H O N G : 537-5712

CHIMNEYCLEANING SERVICE

ROOFINGGutter* Cleaned & Repaired

W . G . MossopR. R. #1, Fulford Harbour

TRACTORSERVICEBRUSH CUTTING

POST HOLE DIGGINGPLASTIC PIPE LAYINGPLOWING & DISCING

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SEPTIC TANKCLEANERS

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539-264OBRADLEY

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SUPPORTDRIFTWOODADVERTISERS

FERRY STRIKE(From Page One)

other merchants and residentswere less indifferent.

Wilf Bangert told DRIFTWOOIlast week that the shortage ofmaterials had forced him toclose most of his constructionprojects. Building materialswere running short and the lastbag of cement had gone intoJim Mollison's cement mixer.

On the other side of the ledgerRod Pringle observed that he hadordered paint not available onthe island and that it had arrivecwithin^ two days, coming to theisland a day ahead of normalschedule.

Widely publicized operationDunkirk aroused little enthus-iasm among the islands. Ferryworkers on strike and fishermenvolunteered to bring in sunjtesaboard the smaller ooats. '^Beygained lists of supplies neededon Friday and brought the mat-erials in to the island ports. Insome instances the operationwas warmly hailed, but on SaltSpring Island, where the FreightCompany had maintained asupply at considerable cost tothemselves, there was littleurgent need for specific, light-weight commodities.

The far-from-publicizedsailing of the Mayne Queenamong the islands on Saturdayto bring in stranded motoristsand to haul others away wasunsuccessful for the fact thatfew were aware of the plan.Dozens of islanders' cars arestill stranded on Vancouver Is-land for lack of warning of theplan.

The ship "repatriated" a fewdrivers, but many are still stran-ded without hope of return. Theship was supplied by the B.C.Ferry Authority and manned byvolunteer crews.

Fish boats, waiting for theopening of the commercialseason, have provided someneeded supplies and transport-ation, while water taxis havebeen busy plying between theislands.

Mail was missing on FridayFeb. 16, when ferries were takenoff, but by Saturday a watertaxi from Sidney was engaged tobring in the mail and to take itout later in the day.

First commodity to meet thechallenge was milk. GeorgeHeinekey, distributor for NorthWestern Dairies, spent the firstfew days balancing milk and icecream aboard his outboard boatand ferrying it over to Salt SprirSpring Island. His supply metthe demand on Salt Spring Is-land all the time.

When Mrs. Warren Hastingswas searching frantically for feeclast week, her target was des-cribed in DRIFTWOOD as feed Forhorses. She was impatient ofthe suggestion. The horse cangraze and survive, but her poul-try could not. In common witha number of islanders, she wasdesperate for poultry feed. DougWells, of Salt Spring Trading Colater reported that he had broughin an adequate supply for thetime being.

Concern of the Chamber ofCommerce on Salt Spring Islandfor propane and fuel supplLady Minto Hospital was nshared by the chairman of theboard, Douglas Cavaye.

The hospital has propane andoil to keep it going another 10days, he stated and he had theassurance of the ferryment thatan emergency trip would bemade if the supply were threat-ened.

As the ferry strike approachedthe end of its second week majoireaction of islanders was indiff-erence. With the exception ofthose whose livelihood is threat-ened, or whose normal routinerequires constant travej, mostislanders were content to stayat home and to prove that nostrike would faze the ingenuityof islanders to meet its challenge.

Thursday, February 29, 1968 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Seven

CLASSIFIED ADSMUST BE IN BEFORE 12 NOON ON

WRITE TO DRIFTWOOD, BOX 250, GANGES, ORTUESDAYSPHONE 537-2211

FOR SALE

GRAIN FED PORK, WHOLE ORhalf - 400 Ib. Mereside Farm,537-5484

HAY FOR SALE $20 A TONat the barn. $30 a tondelivered. Harkema 537-2963

32 FT. LIVE WELL COD BOAT"OSPREY" 4 cyl. Gray marineengine. Phone E. Atkinson,Saturna Island 539-2479

F \ \ S i EXCELLENT VALUESalt Spring Island 57 acres -Approx. 1000 sq. ft. home andjust 3 miles to Ganges. F. P.$39,000. 47 acres, 1965 squareft. 4 yr. old home with 8' highbasement, 2 fireplaces. POLEBARN, two BROODER houses,BARN & woodshed. ALL bldgswith ELECTRICITY! GoodWATER. Gravel pit at far endof PARK-LIKE AREA. Asking$49,000 F.P. (offers!) ListedEXCLUSIVELY with Sales Rep-resentative Miss MARG. JOHN-STON, BOX 343 GANGES, B.C.537-2298 (any hour) Wm.Sinser Rlty. Ltd. 434-87314553 Kingsway, Burnaby.

3 1/2 H.P. SEAGULL ENGINEUsed very little, recently over-hauled $150. 537-5645

IRIS, VERONICAS, HONEY-SUCKLE, Lavender, PolyanthusPrimrose, edgings, potentilla,spirea, jasmine, anemone,lilacs, delphiniums, carnationsroses, rasps, escallonia, pyra-cantha, hydrangea.Mrs. N.A. Howland, 537-5397

RECTORY, NEXT TO CATHOLic Church at Fulford. Includingpressure water pump and tank,oil stove with two tanks, bath-room fixtures etc. For infor-mation contact R. Akerman,Fulford Harbour.

T.V. NEARLY NEW. VIOLIN537-5405

HONDA - $90 - 537-2027

GOODIESFROM THE BAKERY

JELLY DO-NUTS SUGARCOATED Per dozen 79$

********

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NEXT TO LIBRARYPHONE 537-5611

FOR RENT

NICE LAKESIDE, 2 RM COTT-age, also trailer space with allconveniences in Ganges, closeto stores. 537-5617

The ad that filledthis space waswithdrawn becauseit brought results.

COMING EVENTS

W.I. TEA - FULFORD HALLTuesday March 5, at 2:30 p.m.Sale of Home Cooking.

CARD OF THANKS

WITH GRATEFUL THANKS TODr. Oakley, Dr. Dixon, MatronNurses and Staff, friends andneighbours. For all who helpedana kindnesses received whileI was in hospital.

MISCELLANEOUS

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ATTENTION-BOYS AND GIRLS

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CAMP IMADENE

MAPLE BAYFor information write Dept. 10Box 250, Driftwood, Ganges.

FOR YOUR BUILDING ANDalteration needs phone Dave -537-2473. Free estimates.

CAT FOR HIRE, LAND CLEAR-ing, Back filling and drivewaybuilding. Call Wayne Page,537-5742 or write Box 41,Ganges, B.C.

NEED ANY CERAMIC TILING,Floortiling, wallpapering orpainting done! Let Tom do it.Phone 537-5344 or write TomVolquardsen, Box 385, Ganges,or leave message at 537-5742.

WANTED

THREE 15 - 20 GALLON OAKbarrels in good condition. Call537-2286 between 6 p. m. &7 p.m.

TWO GOOD BUNK MATTRESSES537-5360

HAND WINCH, CHAIN BLOCKS3/8 " Cable or what have you.Must be suitable for handlingbuilding logs. Phone 537-2482

CONTRACTOR'S TYPE WHEEL-barrow in reasonable condition537-2982

LISTINGS WANTED AS WEhave people who are desirous ofliving on our beautiful island.Also oe sure to see us for yourinsurance needs. Cam BastedoAgencies Ltd., Box 353,GangesB. C. 537-5363.

ABOUT 12 FT ROW BOATClinker built preferred. Phone537-5363, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

NOTICE

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSESStarting March 9 at Central HalMinimum requirement six per-sons. Contact Mrs. I. Hawkes-worth at 537-5435.

ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. George Packam, 7401Sussex Ave., Burnaby, announ-ces the forth coming marriageof her daughter, Ruth Mary, toThomas Volquardsen, Ganges.The wedding will take place ather residence on Monday, April15, at 2 pm.

A CLASSIFIED INDRIFTWOOD

BRINGS RESULTS

LEGAL NOTICE

Province of British Columbia"Change of Name Act"

Notice of Application forChange of Name -Notice is hereby given that anapplication will be made to theDirector of Vital Statistics for achange of name, pursuant tothe provisions of the " Changeof Name Act," by me:-

ISAIE GIRARD ofRR #1 Rainbow Road inGanges, in the Province of B.C.To change my name fromIsaie Girrard toIsaie Joseph GirardDated this 22nd Day of FebruaryA.D. 1968

IJ.CIRARD,Signature of Applicant

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PAT STEWARTGAINS SECONDPLACE MONDAY

Pat Stewart, student at GulfIslands Secondary School, wasawarded second place in thespeaking contest in Duncan onMonday evening whenshe com-peted in the Duncan RotaryClub's Adventure in Citizen -ship. Island speaker was imp-ressed with the skill of the Duncan winner. She was accomna-nied to Duncan by a member

of the teaching staff, Mr.Grain.

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ALL THE COLOUR

Phone 537 - 5550

By the Hour (Insured)DANGEROUS

Or Contract

TREE TOPPINGAND FALLING

or Write - A. Wil l iams "/'<• F . M . W i l l i a m s ,R.R.2 Ladysmi th , B.C.

ROCK QUARRYINGWATER WELL DRILLINGSAMPLE DRILLING

LOGGING A N DGRAVEL H A U L I N G

O R F A S T E F F I C I E N T S E R V l C E J fCALL

TRI-K DRILLING LTD

WALTER KRENBRINK

298-7 911

9669-133A ST.NORTH SURREY, B.C,

581-4316

Royal Canadian Legion, (Branch 92)

B I N G OINGO

SAT. MARCH 2

8p*rn.LEGION HALL, GANGES

ADMISSION -$ 1 .75 includinj one card

Extra cards - 25

I

BRITISH COLUMBIADEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FARMERS' LAND-CLEARING ASSISTANCE ACT

LAND CLEARING AND DRAINAGEFARMERS

Farmers wishing to avail themselves of this assistance may obtainapplication forms and information from THEIR LOCAL OFFICEOF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .Completed applicationsare returnable to the same office.

PRIOR CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVENTO APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO DISTRICT

OFFICES BYMARCH 15, 1968

CONTRACTORSContractors suitably equipped to carry out the development of

agricultural land including clearing, burning, breaking,

installation of drainage tile,domestic water lines and water wells

may on request to the Department of Agriculture, Land Clearing

Division, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. , obtain tenderforms and information.

CLOSING DATE FOR TENDERS IS MARCH 15, 1968ALEX H. TURNER HON. FRANK RICHTERDeputy Minister Minister of Agriculture

Page Eight Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, February 29, 1968

PUBLICHEARING

AT RENDERON MONDAY

One of the first large islanddevelopments is to be subjectof a public hearing at PortWashington next Monday.

Applying for a permit to „-discharge sewage into the seais I I .C. Topliss on behalf ofGulf Industries Ltd.

1 'lie application refers to asubdivision on the west side ofNorth Render Island oppositeBeaver Point, on Salt SpringIsland. Applicants are askingfor authority to construct asewa^j disposal system dis-charging into Swanson Chann-el anu serving some GO homes.

Specific request is for a per-mit to discharge an average 24hour flow of 10,000 gallons ofsewage into the sea with a maxi m m n of 14,000 gals. The sys-tem will be continuous, statethe applicants, but the maxi-mum discharge will take placeduring the summer months.

The system will provide for

Mutual Fire InsuranceCo. of B.C.

Founded in 1902 by TheFanners of British Columbia.

GULF AGENTS;Render Max AllanSalt Spring- H.J.CarlinGaliano Donald New

Saturna--John McMahonMayne John Pugh

primary sedimentation by sep-tic tank.

Hearing, under the PollutiorControl Act, will take placeat 11 am on Monday, in PortWashington Hall.

Permit will provide for de-velopment of a subdivisionoverlooking Swanson Channel.It is the first to be sought undeinew provincial regulations. Atone time such an applicationrequired approval of the Met-ropolitan Board of Health. To-day it is administered by thepollution control board underthe department of lands andforests.

Considerable interest is ex-pected in the hearing on Mon-day.

ISLANDBANK

Bank of Montreal at Gangesis not the Bank of Montrealwhich used to be at Ganges.There is, in fact, little remain-ing of the Bank of Montreal thatwas as the customers of the bankuse the bank that is.

The change was made overthe week end.

Patient bank staff superintend-ed the transfer of valuaole equipment from one building to an-other. Patient construction crews

ROLLE OCKEY

CAR WASHPLACE: SALT SPRING AUTO-MARINE

DATE: SAT. MARCH 2

TIME: lO-3pm

LUCKY DRAW: $5 WORTH OF GAS

BULBS ARE SUBJECTOF GARDENERS'MEETING IN GANGES

BY GARDENERSpring bulbs of all kinds,

little and big, was the timelysubject of the last meeting ofthe Garden Club, Wednesdayevening, Mar. 21. '

We were told about somekinds we knew, and about manymore we did not know, theirbotanical names, the countrieifrom which they were brought,and their likes and dislikes asto soil and water. We learnedof an almost infinite variety o:crocuses, blossoming in var-ious sizes and colours fromNovember to June; then otherspring bulbs were described.

And we were given an in-vitation to visit the nursery ofthe speaker, Gwynne Owen ofthe Beaumaris Bulb Farm nearSidney.

Mr. Owen, ably assisted byMrs. Owen, then showed slideof the lovely blooms from thebulbs he had been telling usabout. We all came from themeeting with ambitions ofgrowing more and better bulbs,

stood by.Less patient were the demol-

ition crews on the old building.The converted house was lifted,section by section, as a mobilecrane pulled it apart and loadedit on to a truck.

The impressive new buildingis only part of the finished pro-ject. The new bank will be ex-tended northwards to occupy thesite of the old building.

Furnishings are those from theold building. Until the projectis completed new counters andother provisions will not be pro-vided.

FULFORD TIDE TABLEFebruary, 1968. P.S.TMarch

Day Time Ht.

29Thurs

IFri

2Sat

3Sun

4Mon

5Tues

6Wed

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072014302205015007401515025007401555

10.66.79.33.7

10.56.09.04.7

10.55.38.85.9

10/44.78.87.0

10.34.38.98.1

10.14.09.09.93.8

GANGES MOVIESA N G L I C A N C H U R C H H A L L

THUR. FEB. 29 ONE SHOW ONLY AT 8pmFRI.&SAT. 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY 7Pm&9pm

" T i l l - S I N G I N G NUN" IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE FERRY STRIKEW A L T D I S N E Y ' S

LT. ROBSON CRUSOEW I T H D I C K V A N D Y K E

The Funn ies t W a l t D i s n e y P i c t u r e E v e r Made

R E G U L A R A D M I S S I O N - $1.00Special Student & Childrens Prices At 7pm Show ONLY

Coming Next Week - MARCH 8 & 9 - Two Days Only

"NOT WITH MY WIFE YOU DON'TTony Curtis, Verna Lisi , George C. Scott

S.S.I. TRADINGCOL A W R Y S

'SPAGHETTI'SAUCE M IX WITH MUSHROOMS

i v ioz Reg. 32c

'SURF' POWDERDETERGENT GIANT SIZE 3lbSPEC.PRICE- 99 C EXTRA SPEC. -93 <j

PLEASE PHONE ORDERS BEFORE NOON FORDELIVERY THE SAME DAY. THANK YOU.PHONE: 537-5521 537-2822

AIR TAXI^CHARTER SERVICE

VICTORIA FLYING SERVICESRates : South Galiano. Mayne, North and South

Fender Islands, Saturna and Ganges toand from Victoria International AirportSINGLE PASSENGER - $10THREE PASSENGERS - $20

FIVE & SIX PASSENGERS - $30656 - 3032

V I C T O R I A INTERNATIONAL A I R P O R T

VOGUE CLEANERSP I C K - U P a n d D E L I V E R Y

E V E R Y W E O N E S D A

CALL

ZENITH 6788 ( T O L L - F R E E )

DRIVE IN AND TAKE OUT

The Reef Fish & ChipClosed Mondays

Weekdays E 1 7 *>*»! Jt Sat- & Sun-12 Noon - 11 pm JO/ •AWJ^t 2 pm - 1 am

ServingGulf Islands

JOHNRAINSFORD

Phone 539 - 5559Box 1117 Lanaley,B.C.

HarbourMouse

IN ADDITION TOa la carte meals

SATURDAY NIGHTwill feature

JHL INDIAN HOT CURRY&

AFRESH SEA FOODSRegular a la carte menus served daily

Luncheon 12 - 1.30Dinner 6.15- 7.30Saturday 6.15- 8.00

Please inform us when your DINNER or LUNCHEON ISis a SPECIAL OCCASION

FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE: 537-2133