Provincial Library, Victoria, B. C. The Published at Gibsons, B.C. Phone 886-2622 Volume 24 Number 5, February 3, 1971. 10c per copy 171,566 A $71,566 contract has been awarded to Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., New Westminster, for approach repairs at Gibsons, Public Works Minister Arthur Laing informed Paul St. Pierre, M.P., Coast Chiicotin. Fraser River Pile Driving Co. Ltd. submitted the lowest of six lenders. High bid was $97,670. Part of the present approach is a timlber roadway which has deteriorated. This approach, which measures 30 feet by 370 feet, will be replaced with a new superstructure using asphalt on a laminated "deck. ' The dock at Gibsons is used by fishing boats, tug boats, water taxis, charter vessels and pleasure craft. It also serves as a point of access for residents of nearby islands in Howe Sound Plans and specifications were prepared in the Vancouver office of the federal department of public works. The project, to be completed in five months, will be supervised by W. W. Ryan, director of the: department's Brit ish Columbia district.- SWEARING-IN CEREMONY At the- opehihg of Regional District bbard. busaness7 at Friday night's meeting Judge Mittlesteadt attended to the swearing in. as directors of Mayor William Swain7 representing Sechelt, ? Cliff Thorold representing West Secihelt-Halfimaon Bay area and Harry7 J-. Almond representing Roberts Creek. Mayor Swain was.. Ss��c-ie_t represMt^ve tipto two; years agjo: when ;AId7 Nor> ^man^fWatisori^^was Sechelt's r6p-7 resehtative. ~ 7 u-.--;^;v. '77- GRAVEL PROBLEM Thorold maintains board cannot give THIS IS KELLY'S new garbage collection truck which has ibeen�� operating now -.'for about one week. It is a 1971 Mini-Packer aind| holds up to 7,000 pounds. It will reduce the number off trips to the? dump to one daily instead of three. It is the second one in use in! Britisih Columbia. | Henry Road letter I turned over to Gibsons Henry Road letter sent to the Regional District board seeking Gibsons intentions in expanding village boundaries was passed directly to Mayor Wally Peterson, Gilbsons director on* the Regional board. Director Frank West, in whose area Henry Road falls, commented on the letter after it had been read to the board meeting by Charles Gooding, secretary, and asked the mayor whether he could provide the answers. The mayor replied that all the questioners had to db was telephone the ^muhicipal office and they -coif-d get what information they needed. ~ ��� He then produced a clipping from the Coast News covering the I^att 7R^ meeting and 'l comm^t^^th^t ^ ,-fae ;e<_itor ; w&s;. __ot��present it -was just hea r- say. Director West reminded use water Subject to minor adjustments the following statement shows the user, parcel and revenue position of the Regional water utility at this date, Charles F. Gooding, Regional board secretary, reports. Users Water Parcels Land Charges Charges Sechelt-Gower Point 802 $31,278 1851 $81,700 Rosamund Road 25 1,275 Langdale 28 1,428 110 4,601 855 $33,981 1961 $86,301 1971 Estimated Revenue ������ User Charges . $33,981 Land Charges 86,301 Est. Meters (10) 1,200 West Sechelt 4,000 -.. ��� - ������ -������ - ��� $125,482 The 1971 water roll has been completed and bills will be mailed early in February. G. W. Dixon, water superintendent reported 30 connections on Rosamund road, five new connections in other sections of the system including Roberts Creek firehall, hydrants being installed ip'IWest iSechelt and a pressure reducing valve installed on the line, to the Indian Reserve at a cost of $1,088 to the department of Indian affairs. "At the Langdale system -.'the well has been tested, screens installed with a flow of 200 gallons per minute of; water of excellent quality and taste. Engineers are drawing up plans for a distribution system and construction should start soon. Retiring board chairman Cliff Gilker in his summary of the year's work reported the following on water: During the year your board completed the first stage of the Area Metropolitan Water System. From a supply system to West Sechelt, a supply and distribution complex from Sechelt to Rosamund Road, Gower Point and Gibsons rural was completed. This would have been extended further had not certain factors placed impediments in our way. Two proven wells have been drilled. Thus with a proven, flow metered on Chapman Creek the board has a proven supply of potable water sufficient, to. sup ply any and all extensions and needs of the area for the forsee- able future. May I make two suggestions to the board: 1. That the engineers' constant and often reiterated recommendation that the board at the earliest possible time assume the function of a water supply system throughout the region, should be imiplemented as quickly as possible. 2. Priority should be given to enacting legislation to protect all water areas and sources from pollution, encroachment and alienation of these from the public needs and interests. Park in news Minister without Portfolio Isabel Dawson Monday announced the passage Friday of an order- in-council authorizing the creation of a multi-use, 150 acre park at Porpoise Bay on the Sechelt Peninsula. The proposed park, when developed, will provide facilities for camping, boat launching, pic- nicking, and salt water swimming, and will become popular with the inhabitants of the Vancouver area, thereby becoming a boon to the Sunshine Coast business community. Porpoise Bay park is accessible by road and water and is albout three miles north of Sechelt. mayor him the board was discussing; Henry Road, not Pratt Road." 4 Chairman J. H. Tyner suggest-1 ed the board should send a.let-: ter to Gibsons council asking! that the questions be answered! so Director West would be able ^ to give Henry Road residents the : information they seek. The board? -agreed.' ������'���'_ ''XX. '��� \ The letter, addressed to ihe; Sunshine Coast Regional District for the attention of Mr. Frank West, reads: ��� The signatures appearing^at, the end of this letter are of peo- : pie residing in Area E of the Regional District and they: would likeTto request that you as tiieir representative of that area would make some ehquiries. oh their behalf7as7to7fe inte_.tibn b^tfiP village of .Gibsons regarding the rumored expansion plans which would appear to include Reed Road and Henry Road. . v There are one or two simple ' questions that come to mind that the property owners would like answers to. 1. What advantage does incorporation in the village of Gibsons offer to residents in Area E? . 2. Why does the village of Gibsons wish to extend its boundaries at a time when it appears to be unable to serve fully the area it already has? 3. What effect will the proposed expansion have on the rates and taxes of the area concerned? 4. Where are the proposed new boundaries of the village to ���be? 5. Would the residents of the area be eligible to run for office at the next election for council? 6. Would the village of Gib-, sons make any changes as regards the. keeping of livestock if the expansion took place? As you can probably judge from the questions and general tone of this letter residents of this area take a great deal of interest in all aspects of this question and hope that you, as the elected director to make it your business to find' answers to these questions which represent only a small part of those which people are asking. A written reply would be appreciated. Signers of this letter were: M. F. Nelson, W. D. Quarry, P. Tre- theway, John L. Johnston, J. Larry Boyd, M..R. Kitson, G. R. Ruggles, Betty Holland, E.�� M. Stewart, Bernice Chamberlin, E. B. Robertson, Wiljo Wiren, R. L. Blakeman, R. V. Delong, J. Hi*ndi-*Smith, Gordon Day, Phyllis Hylton. Director Cliff Thorold, who did a considerable amount of work in obtaining a water sys- ���' teari; for West Sechelt, outlined reasons to the Regional District ��� board why it could not grant a water permit to gravel operators in the Sechelt area. 7 v ivfr. Thorold, a hew director oh the regional board who represents West Sechelt-Halfmoon Bay district, Area B, explained his reasons to the board's first 1971 meeting Friday night of last week as follows : "The Regional District is wasting its time discussing anything to do with a gravel mine with anyone until a supply of water has been negotiated with the Water Rights Branch, a department of the Lands, Forests and Water Resources. The Regional District hasn't the right to grant a permit or to take the quantity of water a gravel washing operation would require from Chapman Creek or its tributaries. "It is estimated that the development of the ���district will be such that by 1980 it will require the entire flow of Chapman Creek for domestic use alone. "I am opposed to any industrial development at the expense of the district's taxpayers and water consumers. Taxes and tolls are high enough now without having to subsidize industry ��� now or in the future. ' "The water comptroller is not '���} about to grant a permit to any- $ one; to takeTSuch large tiuanti- ^iei^-otv^ter-: withfoufr ^jleastv the^assurance that the domestic supply would be preserved. Some time ago the water comptroller was requested to place a reserve on the unrecorded flow of Chapman Creek and its tributaries for domestic. use only. This was done by order-in-council and assented to by the lieutenant-governor. See Sec. 45 of the Water Aict which reads as follows: "That it is advisable to reserve the unrecorded water of Chapman Creek and all tributaries in the Vancouver Water District from being taken, used or acquired under the Water Act. "And to recommend: that in accordance with Section 45 of Editor: I would like to extend an apology to Mayor. Walter Peterson and to Frank West for the remarks made in your paper, Which in no way is the opinion of the executive, or the majority of the West Gibsons Heights Ratepayers, or myself. -~D. J. ANDOW, Chairman, West Gibsons Heights Ratepayers Association. 16 new homes in Gibsons Sixteen new homes were built in Gibsons during 1970 compared with 17 in 1969 with 1970 values at $266,200 and $266,000 in 1969, Dave Johnston, Gibsons municipal clei'k reports. Repairs and additions for 1970 numbered 26 with a $27,728 value compared with 15 in 1969 valued at $23,675. There were 10 commercial buildings costing $45,900 compared to six valued at $60,500 in 1969. Industrial constructions numbered two valued at $137,600 compared with one in 1969 valued at $135,425. Total 1970 construction of all types totalling 541 was $477,448 compared with 39 in 1969 at $485,600. Nine in Sechelt The value of Sechelt's building construction in 1970 based on a total of 19 permits was $547,050. This included nine homes costing $179,000 and one commercial, Trail Bay Centre, costing $350,000. In the alterations to buildings there were five homes at $6,350 and three commercial at $11,700. The missing permit to make the 19 total was for the demolishing of a shed with no value involved. the water Act, being Chapter 405 of the Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1960, the unrecorded water of Chapman Creek and tributaries in the Vancouver Water District, be reserved from being taken, used or acquired under the Water Act. "Dated at Victoria, B.C., this 13th day of July A.D. 1967. '"Notwithstanding this St. Mary's Hospital and West Sechelt Improvement District hold rights on Chapman Creek for a considerable amount of water. The expropriated Sechelt Water company held rights for only about 250,000 gallons per day. St. Mary's Hospital is considered the equivalent of 100 domestic consumers without considering the expansion presently taking place. In the peak demand period in 3961 Chapman Creek recorded a low of approximately 1,000,000 gallons per day. Since that time and since the inception of the Sunshine Coast Regional District and its water distribution iystem the number of consumers have increased greatly. There is no question as to what course of action should be taken. It's quite clear. Water is paramount in any gravel operation, without it it could not exist. "Until all the facts and pertinent information concerning any gravel mine (not yet in operation) or any other large industrial development within the boundaries of the Sunshine Coast Regional District are taibHed for study and consideration any permits, leases or rights presently in effect be suspended temporarily and until a thorough examination of pertinent information has been made and proper communications and public relations have been carried out. One system preferred During general discussion on in development of the Regional District water system, Martin Dayton of Dayton and Knight, consulting engineers, Vancouver, who made the Regional board's waterworks survey, reiterated his previous recommendation that the village of Gibsons and the Regional District should have a common water supply system. ,_ Director irLornex,^Mp\y^rtpn7:;.s chairman of the district's water committee when reporting to the general meeting of the board last Friday, said Mr. Dayton was emphatic in his view that there was no change in the situation to warrant separate systems and that the integrated utility was the most effective and efficient way of supplying water to the area. At the same meeting a general discussion ensued between the committee and Mr. Dayton on their position now that the major part of the first stage of the waterworks system was completed. They also discussed the possibility Of a conflict of interest with the Day tori organization serving both the village of Gibsons and the Regional District. It was decided it would be preferable for Dayton and Knight to continue on a per diem basis instead of a retainer. The engineers considered there should toe no cause for a conflict interest but if such a situation did appear likely they would inform the board immediately. In the proposed program for J971 it was decided that replacement of four inch mains in. Sechelt by a six inch main would improve the service to West Sechelt which would not alter plans for a high pressure main to serve Halfmoon Bay area. Aid. Charles Mandelkau, Gib- . sons water committee chairman .inquired^-about7-de^ Chaster Road well water for the village of Gibsons. The Regional board committee maintained it did not require water froin that site at present and that the village was unlikely to require it, this year, so there was no need to take action to develop it. Gibsons was advised to outline its requirements. From problems arising mainly in Sechelt it was decided water meters would be placed in schools, fish bait and frozen locker premises, service stations laundromats, motels and similar premises. Apartments and mixed use apartments and stores would be placed on a rate based on the number of users times the domestic rate. Following a discussion with fire underwriters, information concerning the water system will be made available to them and A. H. Piper, fire underwriter inspector would be invited to inspect the Regional water system. Plenty of nothing!!! When the provincial roads department maintained culverts for ditches on the highway in Sunnycrest Plaza and adjoining areas were a matter of municipal and not roads department responsibility Aid. Ken Crosby at Tuesday night's council meeting maintained Gibsons, was getting a big nothing from that department. Council was asking for very little he added. Mayor Wally Peterson suggested a return letter be sent roads officials, explaining that it was a narrow and dangerous piece of road with a deep ditch. He gave Aid. Crosby council's backing to see what he can get out of the roads department. The objective is to cover the ditch with a sidewalk which is deemed a necessity for that area Gibsons Marine Estates, of the Landwest Development organization sought council's approval for a marina in front of the former Corlett property on Gower Point road. In' view of council's involvement in harbor improvement plans and construction of a sewer main along the shoreline, council decided to delay approval until they can find out what is going to happen to the harbor. Mr. E. Birchenall of Dogwood road appeared as a delegation of one who was interested in what was involved in the expansion talk now going on. As a retired individual he wondered what increased taxation would be in- vloved. He wanted to know why some Pratt Road people had. changed their mind about annexation and Mayor Peterson informed him that Coast News stories were misquotes as he had checked with two or three people and had phone calls complaining albout the story. He outlined for Mr. Birchenall what was involved financially in becoming a town which he said involved a sliding scale up to 3,000 or more population, according to economic needs of an area. Council arranged that late car license seekers would be able to get theirs on Feb. 27, the last Sat urday in February. Licenses can be obtained now during office hours. A special arrangement in Gibsons and Sechelt allows offices to be opened from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 to allow forgetful people to get under the wire before March 1 when new licenses must be carried on cars and trucks. 2 Coast News, Feb, 3, 1971. cabinet in action! Subscription Rates: $3 per year, $1.75 for six months. United States and foreign, $6.50 per year. Published Wednesdays at Gibsons, B.C. Fred Cruice, Editor and Publisher. Second Class mail registration number 0794. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation, Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, B.C. Weekly Newspapers Association. Phone 886-2622 P.O. Box 460. Gibsons, B.C. Check and double-check Mayor Wally Peterson at last week's meeting of the Regional District board in commenting on last week's story in the Coast News on the report of a Pratt Road meeting of ratepayers said that it was only hearsay because the editor was not present. The mayor is correct in maintaining the editor was not present. However there was someone there quite capable of reporting that meeting, and who had reported on previous meetings to the satisfaction of those present. It was from notes provided by the person present that the story was written and before it was set into type it was checked by that person for its correctness. Coast News policy is to avoid hearsay. If all that was passed on to the editor was printed without confirmation there would be hell to pay: The editor has preferred not to run a story until he has had confirmation. The mayor on one occasion did criticize the Coast News for publication of a story which had been confirmed to Ihe editor's satisfaction. However it did not fit in with the mayor's policy at that time. One runs into, this often because of differing points of view. The mayor or any other memiber of council has the same right to use of Coast News columns as anyone else so if there is the possibility of the mayor or council desiring to issue a statement at any time and on any subject, they will not be turned away. How many unemployed? It would be interesting to have a closer analysis of unemployment figures, not necessarily because the rate of unemployment at present is high. Such an analysis would be of the same value when unemployment is low. The point is how many are really unemployed? There are percentages to be considered. What percentage of their own* volition have decided not to work but draw unemployment benefits until they become exhausted? How many are unemployable? How many are newly retired, drawing unemployment benefits until they are exhausted and have no intention of remaining in the laibtor force? How many strikers are involved? This is voluntary unemployment. How many pregnancies? It would appear there are quite a number of borderline unemployed. There are also seasonal workers who do not regard work as a necessity until conditions suit them. Some time ago the Coast News editorialized on the disparity between the number of unemployed and the number of people drawing unemployment benefits. We expected there would be a reply from someone in authority but we can only suppose we were regarded as an ignorant person who just did not know what made things tick in unemployment circles. Well, we are not ignorant and'believe an explanation would be worthwhile. One must suspect that the rules to be laid down for such a compilation of truly unemployed will not come easily. However it could result in a more realistic picture of the real numiben of unemployed. COAST NEWS 5-10-20 years ago __ An essay in democratic action -jS saw Elphinstone schoolers out- ^ lining school problems as they % saw them to an audience ojf ���_ about 30 persons Wednesday '���: night of last week in Room 123 at the sdhool. The panel representing the school Parliament included Jim Barnes, under-secretary of liai- ; son; Phillip Townley, sergeant- at-aims; Linda Pearson, secretary of finance; Marjorie Mac- Lean, secretary-general; Steven Lee, prime minister; Alvin Gokool,. grade eight premier; Mary Gordon, secretary without portfolio; Ligie Martinez, undersecretary of finance, and Kathy Hemstreet, secretary of justice. FIVE YEARS AGO Gibsons Elementary school Science Fair got into orbit when numerous hush-hush exhibits were exposed to public view. The school board announced it has decided to keep the proposed new school board office building in Gibsons. RCMP arrested a man who was eventually charged with being involved in 15 break-ins on Gamlbier Island. 10 YEARS AGO Fifty mothers were scheduled to take part in the Kinsmen Club Mothers' March in the Port Mellon-Roberts Creek area. Sechelt Rural-Wilson Creek Ratepayers association urges for mation of a water district from Port Mellon to Pender Harbour. The possibility of expanding parking on Gower Point road towards Winn Road is under council investigation. 15 YEARS AGO A seven inch snowfall skirted Gibsons then covered the area up-coast as far as Selma Park. Roberts Creek Improvement Association seeks the paving of the Lower Road some time this year. Gibsons council purchases five acres of land with access from North Road for a garbage dump. 20 YEARS AGO A rural mail route for Halfmoon Bay area is now operating due to efforts of James Sinclair M.P. Wally Graham decided to quit his job as water caretaker for the village maintaining he was not being paid sufficient for the work involved. The first stop signs at the Sechelt Highway and School Road corner are about to be put in place. Prime Minister Steven Lee outlined the problems: We as students would like to ' do whatever possible to improve the education conditions of this district. We would like to bring to the attention of the public that it can help us improve these conditions. We are at present, in the process of preparing a continuing and detailed report on the conditions of Elphinstone Secondary School. In order to prepare the best possible report we feel,we should give you, the members of the public, an opportunity to express your views on any matter pertaining . to this district's education system. Before we open the meeting to general discussion we would like to point out some suggestions on how the public can be of assistance in improving the education conditions of this district. The (first thing ithat must be done if improvement is to come about is that public attitude toward community problems and especially this school, must be changed. The public must be made aware that, this school rivals the pulp mill as the most important institution in the community. This is not a baby sitting service to keep young people off the streets. The public must also be made aware and must become concerned about the problems of this. school and must share in their solutions. We are a public school district and provide a major keystone in the lives of Canada's future voters and community leaders. The public pays for the operations of the schools, have the right to know whether or not their investment is returning the highest profit. The public must become aware and concerned about the activities of our school system. Public interest is essential for improved conditions. . The public must put aside personal differences with local officials and support the school board in its endeavors to improve the education standard of this district: We have a hard-working dedicated board of school' trustees who have'given many hours for little return in the sake of public service. The school board needs your support and co-operation. The public must also become concerned about the improvement of greatly lacking sports facilities we get. It is deplorable that a district of this size has no community recreation ., centre. Every possible effort should be made by all members of the community to ensure the proposed recreation centre becomes a reality as quickly as 'possible. We can appreciate the expense of such a centre, but we feel the time has come when we. can afford to no longer be without one. Going hand-in-hand with the recreation centre would be the . development of further organized sports. We feel this would be a benefit to citizens of all ages. A major step in this direction would be the establishment of a. Sunshine Coast Recreation council that would co-ordinate sports and recreation activities through out the district and work toward improved sports facilities and 'building of a recreation centre. Let us keep in mind that if education conditions and community life are to be improved then we anust see the development of diversified recreation facilities for all. If citizens can be kept active and involved in community projects we could well see a great change in physical health and mental attitudes. A major problem confronting the development of a well rounded sports and social life is the problem of local transportation facilities. In particular we refer to the area bus and ferry service. Local bus service is infrequent and extremely costly which discourages easy movement by students and others. This means it is difficult for students to get together on a frequent and regular basis for social and sports activities outside of school. ���> The present ferry service is such that residents here cannot attend evening social and sports functions iin metropolitan Vancouver because there is no' late ferry from Horseshoe Bay. We have contacted our member of the legislative assembly regarding reduced fares for students, to encourage participation in activities outside the^ idistrict and^ received a reply that this has been referred to a higher authority. We have received no further reply. . We strongly recommend that ferry service be regulated to include a late evening sailing from Horseshoe Bay ��� and if possible reduced fares for students. Our third recommendation is in regard to the local drug situation. It is an indisputable fact that there is a drug problem in the community. In the light of the drug situation we recommend a semi-permanent drug centre be. established in this district to give assistance to those experiencing problems with drugs. We would like to conclude our presentation by. pointing out what appears to be a major factor in determining the condition of education in this district. That factor is the attitudes arid practices of you, the ratepayers and voters. Until residents of this area become interested and concerned about education we will see no great improvement in our condition. Residents must stand for school board office; you must Fire Alarm Procedure ALSO INHALAT0R To place a Call at Gibsons OR Area covered by the Gibsons Fire Protection District: 1. Immediately dial phone number 886-2345 2. Wait for someone to answer 3. Give them (A) location of Fire & Address (B) Name of Resident Involved (C> Extent of Involvement (D) Your Name 4. Ensure everyone is out of the building no matter how small the fire is. 5. Dispatch someone of yourself to nearest roadway to direct Firemen or B.C.M.P. VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICES vote at referendum time; you must closely examine priorities, attitudes and practices of our provincial government especially in the area of education finance and make your decisions accordingly at the polls. Only with the interest and concern of all citizens will we see a marked improvement in our education situation. ��� Thank you. ... 7 . ��� IReplies to questions from the 30 persons present on the proposed drug centre revealed it would be a community project with separate identity and would be manned by volunteers and it would be in contact with a similar centre in Vancouver for exchange of information." D. J. Smethurst, a teacher, offered support of the Kiwanis club and Chairman Lee said he hoped to be able to put the issue before members of the Kiwanis club. It was maintained the situation was serious in this area on what is called soft drugs. School sports activities drew most comment and it was explained that owing to the geographic situation on the Sunshine Coast it was costly to venture further afield. Principal T. G. Ellwood was of the opinion a not too expensive setup could be arranged with North Shore schools for competitive events. It was also thought the school could help itself if it looked after publicity concerning events as a school project both before and after events so the public would at least know what was coming up and learn of results. Complaints were made over lack of parental attention at events by the school. It was pointed out that it did hot only apply to school sports events. Suggestions were offered that a shuttle bus service at some periods could help popularize attendanceX at; sports events in Gibsons and Sechelt. As this involved financing outside school board operations it was left as an open question. Principal Ellwood was of the opinion that school spirit came from pride in cultural activities with sports being a big feature. Other questioners remarked on the fine job done by schools in the United States on their sports programs which are rated high with far greater parental activity included. Mr. Ellwood maintained that the Sunshine Coast people generally have done a fantastic job in a discouraging situation. Blake C. Alderson, D.C. CHIROPRACTOR Post Office Building, Sechelt TUES. WED., THURS., FRI. 10:30-5:30 SATURDAY 9:80 - 1:00 Phone Office 885-2333���Res. 886-2321 DR. FRANK E. DECKER OPTOMETRIST... will not be in his Gibsons Office JANUARY 20 and 27 and FEBRUARY 3 but will be there every Wednesday thereafter as usual N. Richard McKibbin A PERSONAL INSURANCE SERVICE PHONE 886-2062 GIBSONS,'B.C. *0*0*0*0*0*0*m*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0+0+0+* i r*i_n_n_n-rLi~i j-i_ i~i_r~i i ��� ir~J-J"^J^ "��� ^^ -_-_���-��_��� NOTICE R. S. Rhodes Doctor of Optometry 204 Vancouver Block Vancouver, B.C. Announces he will be in Secheft MONDAY, FEB. 15 For an appointment for eye examination phone Sechelt Beauty Parlor 885-2818 If anyone desires any adjustment or repair to their present glasses I will be pleased to be of service "In advertising, you're the boss! 9? "As consumers, each of us possesses a powerful weapon to use against advertising that we think insults our intelligence. We can vote that product or service into oblivion bywof buying it. FTehave the last word. "And it's a choice we can exercise every day of bur lives." Protection for the consumer. "Of course, advertising is not perfect. "But more than ever before, I think advertisers recognize their responsibilities to us, the consumers. Advertisers recognize the necessity to inform honestly.. They recognize their duty not to fool the public. And they recognize the need to police themselves." That's one reason why the Canadian Advertising Advisory Board was created. It's a body made up of advertisers, advertising agencies and media. Onie of their chief functions is to help protect the consumer against misleading advertising. Don't con the consumer- she may be your wife1 "Things have changed a great deal Mr. Leon Weinstein, President ofLoblaw Groceterias Co. Ltd., is a well-known figure in Canadian business. since'the good old days'. You can't fool the consumer. She is a smart shopper. And the advertisers are very much aware of that fact. "I think that we all recognize good advertising when we see it. It is usually the kind that is created with one common sense rule in mind: Don't con the consumer, she may be your wife." A Code of Ethics. The advertising industry has. established a Code of Ethics for itself. It sets out in black and white the standards that advertising must meet. ; You can get a free copy of the booklet called "Canadian Code of Advertising Standards" simply by requesting it. Write to the Advertising Standards Council, 159 Bay Street, Toronto 116, Ontario. Read the booklet. Keep it handy. And if you see an advertisement that you think breaks or seriously bends the rules, fill in and mail the complaint notice enclosed with the Code booklet. Canadian Advertising Advisory Board: we work for better advertising. Coast News, Feb. 3, 1971. 3 ��APP School board committee chairmen named Committees working within the school board were appointed at Thursday night's school board meeting with Chairman Mrs. Sheila iKtson taking the chairmanship of building, grounds and planning, and also policy. Here is the list as approved by board members.. . Education: John Hayes, Agnes Labonte and William Nimmo. Building, grounds and planning: Sheila Kitson, William Malcolm and Bernie Mulligan. Policy: Mrs. Kitson, Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Mulligan. Personnel: Mr. Mulligan, Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Nimmo. Finance: Mrs. Labonte and Mr. Booth. Resolution: Mr. Booth and Mr. Hayes. ., Transportation: Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Booth. /Public Relations: Mr. Nimmo. Indian Integration, Mrs. Labonte and Mr. Nimmo. Delegates to the Union Board of Health, Mrs. Labonte; Recreation, Mr. Malcolm; South Coast Branch: Mr. Hayes. WINS $500 PAINTING Mrs. Sheila Danroth of St. Mary's Hospital staff won second prize in a SPEC raffle. Her prize was a $500 painting, 100 Birds, by Shadbolt. The ticket was sold by Mrs. D. Daly. Hayes confirmed 105 new rural homes constructed in 1970 For Real Estate on the K. CROSBY Sunshine Coast CHARLES ENGLISH LTD. Sunnycrest Shopping Centre Gibsons ��� 886-2481 You can order them at the COAST NEWS Scratch Pads Rubber Stamps Rubber Stamp Pads Counter Cheque Books Acco Fasteners Time Books Record Books Receipt Books Theatre Tickets . Typing Paper Envelopes File Folders Carbon Paper Columnar Sheets Mimeograph Paper Statement Pads Adding Machine Rolls Gibsons ��� Ph. 886-2622 John M. R. Hayes, proprietor of Sechelt's movie house will be Sechelt school trustee for the next two years. His appointment was announced at Thursday night's school board meeting when a letter from the minister of education was read, confirming the board selection of Mr. Hayes at its inaugural meeting Jan. 7. Secretary-treasurer J. S. Metzler let the boaird know he was grateful over the Sechelt and Gibsons municipal councils' placing their approval on the school board budget which contained a small over-entitlement. Chairman Sheila Kitson commenting on a report that Gibsons Elementary school heating system was turned off during weekends declared such was not the case. Trustee William Nimmo added that non-operating thermostats and carelessness by leaving windows open could affect the heating. The point was raised by Gibsons Heights Ratepayers association at its Jan. 21 meeting. mm skmices ANGLICAN St. Bartholomew's, Gibsons Holy Communion 8 a.m., 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 11:15 a.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays 2nd and 5th Sunday, Mattins 11 a.m., Church School 4th Sunday, Family Service St. Aidan's, Roberts Creek 10 a.m., 2nd Sunday " Holy Communion 4th Sunday, Family Service 2:30 p.m., 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday Evensong Joint Service 1st & 3rd Sunday (Alternating) UNITED Gibsons United Church 11:15 a.m., Divine Service 9:30 a.m., Wilson Creek 2:30 p.m., Roberts Creek PORT MELLON 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 9:15 a.m, Rev. R. D. Morgan 2nd and 4th Sundays 7:30 p.m., Rev. Jim Williamson. BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST Pastor Robt. AlJaby, 886-2932 Park Rd., Gibsons Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. BETHEL BAPTIST Mermaid and Trail. Sechelt Sunday School, 10 a.m. 11:15 a.m., Worship Service Homes Alterations Other Bldgs Value GIBSONS PENTECOSTAL Member P.A.O.C. 886-9970 Highway and Martin Road Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed., Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 p.m. Fri., Family Night Service Rev. B. J. With: GLAD TIDINGS Gower Point Road 886-2660 Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. WITH CHOIR AND SPECIALS EVENING SERVICE, 7 p.m. Testimony and Exhortation Tuesday Service 7:00 With once a month Special Evangelistic Service A Pender Harbour 31 B Halfmoon Bay-W. Sechelt 16 C Selma Park-Sech. Rural 19 D Roberts Creek , 19 E Gibsons Rural 5 F Langdale 15 Total , 105 Building Inspector Fred Rey- burn in presenting his report, added: Area A leads by way of single family residences and plumbing permits for a total of 85 for all types of construction with Area C next with 71 in terms of value Area C leads with $918,450 and Area F is second with $679,400. There large values are due to the hospital addition in Area C and the Y.M.C.A. dining hall in Area F. Otherwise Area A would have the greatest value for the year. Again this indicates that, same 6 12 $608,600 8 12 298,300 21 10 918,450 15 15 301,500 4 6 91,500 6 6 679,400 60 61 $2,885,750 as last year, 1969, the greatest general construction is northward from Sechelt. There were for the whole area, 212 building permits and 122 plumbing. In spite of the strikes and lockouts the grand total for 1970 is $658,850 more than 1969. The above figures ialor etoain shrdl above values also include plumbing. ���./ The total of $2,885,750 does not include the value of the Sechelt Shopping Mall and the Sechelt Elementary School addition, which will be shown in Sechelt's building figures. PAUL ST. PIER RE, MP COAST-CHILCOTIN Although I will not have the pjleasure of presenting them their cheque, it's a pleasure to congratulate the Bridge River Oistrict Centennial Committee on its project. This group's project is a winter recreation area on Mission Mountain. The official ceremonies are Feb. 14 at Shalath. The federal grant, based on a contribution of $1 per resident for the area, is $1,430. As far as I know, this is the first of several Coast-Chiicotin to officially get off the ground, although many other projects within the riding have been approved. The federal government set aside $10,000,000 to help the Canadians of British Columbia celebrate the 100th year of the province's membership in the Canadian federation. In round figures, the money has been allocated as follows: One million is to be spent on special events, advertising, and other forms of publicity which will tend to. draw the attention ������ of the rest of Canada and other parts of the world to B.C. this year. Included in this special event category are tours by the ROMP Musical Ride, which will appear at Williams Lake Stampede, the London-Victoria air ra'ce, visits by naval ships to remote settlements on the coast and similar events. Another two millions, again round figures, were set aside to assist community projects in es- r tablishing projects of a lasting nature to celebrate the centennial. Of the 390 Centennial committees formed, 290 have had their projects approved at time of writing this. Since some groups have not yet completed their plans, it might be instructive to list those already approved. There is no point in passing up available grants, and centennial groups which have not yet applied will, let us hope, do so. Grants approved to date for our riding are: Bridge River District. Centennial '71 committee: Winter recreation area on Mission Moun- toin. Gibsons: Memorial park improvement. Texada Island: Construction of a picnic shelter. Bella Coola: Construction oif additions to swimming pool. Bella Bella Indian Band: Construction of Centennial Council House. Riske Creek: Construction of a Rodeo Arena. Tatla Lake: Construction of additions to the recreation park. Alexis Creek: Construction of a recreational park. Britannia Beach: Construction of a Mine Museum. District of Squamish: Construction of recreation fields. Alexandria: Reconstruction of Historic School for S Community Hall. No area in Coast Chiicotin is going to build a Taj Mahal for a dollar a head, combined with provincial grants and locally raised funds, the money appears to be marking some marks on the face of our big province. About $7,000,000 of the federal grant remains unallocated at time of writing. However it may have been announced by the time this column is printed. Photostats ��� TAX PAPERS ��� LETTERS ��� MEDICAL CERTIFICATES ��� LEGAL DOCUMENTS and other required paper) Ph. 886-2622 ���:nu���uniu\mmniranittHiiunuuiMU��imuMi\muii\\fflMt VILLAGE OF GIBSONS BY-LAW NO. 211 A By-law to authorize the borrowing of the estimated cost of constructing improvements fo the sewer system WHEREAS by By-law No. 191 of the Council of the Village of Gibsons approved by a vote of the owner-electors in the Village empowered and authorized the Council to establish a municipal sewer system and to borrow a sum not exceeding $425,000.00 to meet the cost of construction of the sewer works described in the said by-law. AND WHEREAS in addition to the construction of the sewer works authorized by By-law No. 191 the Council deems it necessary and advisable to provide for the construction of a secondary treatment plant for the control of pollution and for necessary extensions to the lateral collection system. AND WHEREAS the estimated cost of construction of improvements, including expenses incidental thereto, is the sum of $420,1000.00 which is the amount of debt intended to be created by this by-law. AND WHEREAS the amount of the assessed value for general municipal purposes of the taxable land and improvements for the current year and for each of the two years immediately preceding the current year were:��� 1968 ��� $3,006,567 1969 ��� $3,120,029 1970 ��� $4,168,397 AND WHEREAS the depreciated value as at December 31, 1969, of the waterworks system for which the municipality possesses a provisional certificate of self-liquidation granted Iby the Inspector of Municipalities is $310,538.00; AND WHEREAS a provisional certificate of self-liquidation has been issued in respect of the proposed sewer system of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the amount of the authorized debenture debt of the municipality is $542,000.00 of which $101,000.00 is authorized and issued and $441,000.0 is authorized and unissued. AND WHEREAS a provisional certificate of the Minister oif Health has been obtained under the Health Act. AND WHEREAS a provisional certificate of the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources has been obtained under the provisions of the Pollution Control Act. AND WHEREAS the maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt created by this by-law is twenty-five years; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Gibsons in . open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. The Council is hereby empowered and authorized to construct a secondary treatment plant and necessary improvements to the sewer system and in that behalf to undertake and carry out, or cause to be carried out, the construction of the improvements to the sewer system generally in accordance with general plans approved by the Provincial Health Officer and to do all things necessary in connection therewith and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:��� (1) To borrow upon the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $420,000.00 (2) To acquire all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, licences, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the construction of the said improvements to the sewer system. 2. This by-law may be cited at "Pollution Control and Sewer Improvement Loan Authorization By-law No. 211. 1970." Read a first time this 17 day of March, 1970. Read a second lime this 8 day of December, 1970 Read a third time this 8 day of December, 1970. Received the approval of the Inspector of the Municipalities this 14 day of January 1971. Reconsidered and adopted this day of 1971. Mayor Municipal Clerk I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of By-law No. 211, cited as "Pollution Control and Sewer Improvement Loan Authorization No. 211, 1970", as read a third time by the Council on the 8 day of December, 1970. Dated at Gibsons, B.C. this 8 day of December, 1970. D. Johnston, Municipal Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to By-law No. 211 cited as "Pollution Control and Sewer Improvement Loan Authorization By-lay No. 211, 1970," the Council of the Village of Gibsons intends to construct a municipal sewer system as shown and described in a summary report and plans prepared by Dayton & Knight Limited consulting engineers. AND THAT the said summary report and plans may be viewed during regular business hours at the Municipal Office. AND THAT to finance the construction of the said works the Council proposes to borrow by way of debentures a further sum not exceeding Four hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($420,000) repayable not later than 25 years from the date of issue of such debentures. AND THAT unless within thirty days of the second and last publication of this Notice, not less than one-twentieth in number of the owner-electors petition the Council for the submission of the said by-law for the assent of the owner-electors, the Council may adopt such by-law. AND THAT this is the Second and last of two publications of this notice. DATED this 25th day of January, 1971, at Gibsons, B.C. D. Johnston, Municipal Clerk. _ 4 Coast News, Feb. 3, 1971. ^ft^ FOR SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS TWILIGHT THEATRE Gibsons Thurs., Fri., Sat., Feb. 4, 5, 6 at 8 p.m. CHANGE OF HABIT Sun., Mon., Tues., Feb. 7, 8, 9 at 8 p.m. FLAREUP COMING D'Oyly Carte's THE MIKADO BIRTHS JAY ��� Mickey and Sheri Jay are pleased to announce the birth of their son Eric Michael, 7 lbs., 4 oz., on Jan. 21, 1971 at St. Mary's Hospital. A brother for Gordon and Jane. CARD OF THANKS To all our kind friends and neighbors who sent us cards and words of sympathy, also donations to St. Mary's Hospital, we extend our most heartfelt thanks and we will cherish always the respect and honor shown to our dear departed husband, and father. ^ ���Gladys Godber, Terry and Tom. We wish to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their kindnesses and words of sympathy in the loss of a dear husband and father. A special thank you to the nurses and Staff of St. Mary's Hospital, Dr. Crosby and Rev. J. Williamson. ���Mrs. C. Green and family. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends for the flowers, gifts, cards and good wishes for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Special thanks to the Kiwanis club, Gibsons Municipal Council, St. Bart's Church committee and W.A., and the Hubel family. Thank you one and all for making this such a wonderful occasion. ���Nora and Bill Haley. IN MEMORIAM MacKENZIE ��� In loving memory of Sharon who passed away one. year ago. Just when your life was brightest, Just when your years were best, You were called from this world of sorrow To a home of eternal rest. As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near, Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear. ���Ever remembered by Mom, Dad and sister Marilyn Malyea. FOUND Black and white kitten, Gibsons area, on Henry Rd., Phone Mrs. Kitson, 885-9335. HUP WANTED Will train an enthusiastic woman for Beauty Counsellor in Gibsons area. New telephone No. for ap- pointment, Dorothy, 886-7502. WORK WANTH) Will do babysitting in my home, day or night, Gibsons. Will pick up and deliver the children. Ph. 886-9988. . CHIMNEYS & STOVES CLEANED & ADJUSTED Phone 886-2839 Dressmaking and alterations. Phone 886-7589. Mrs. N. McKenzie, 1749 Marine Dr., Gibsons. Do you require bookkeeping, statements, balance sheets, and personal income tax? Phone 886-9331. ��� FREE WINTER SAFETY CHECK All your tree needs attended to promptly and expertly. Insured work. Phone 885-2109. PEERLESS TREE SERVICES Backhoe available. Water lines and septic tanks installed. Pb. 886-2231 days, 886-2171 evenings. VERNON & SON BULLDOZING Land clearing with clearing blade Grading and Excavating Competent work, Service Satisfaction Guaranteed 886-2894. Experienced drywall, accoustic & textured ceilings, now in Gibsons area, and serving the Sunshine Coast. Free estimates. Fast service. Phone G&W Dry- wall. 884-5315. R.C.A. TV and antenna, $35. Ph. 886-7706. Near new chesterfield and chair Phone 886-7069. Large heavy duty hard top trailer, sleeps 6, used 4 times. Phone 886-2678. 1957 Austin Cambridge, as is. Offers. Bathroom set with fixtures. Phone 886-7759. Antique dining room suite, table and 4 chairs. $90 or best Offer. Phone 886-7716. 1 90,000 BTU Counterflow oil furnace with plenum and C airduct. Used very little. $350. Phone Phone 886-2887 or 886-2894 FARM FRESH EGGS PURE UNPASTURIZED HONEY Always Available Red or White Potatoes 50 lbs. for $2.60 WYNGAERT ENTERPRISES Gibsons 886-9340 FULLER BRUSH REPRESENTATIVE 886-7293 LIGHTING PLANTS Rental or rental purchase plan. 80% of rental applied on purchase. 1500 WPH to 5000, or larger, on request. Enquire at the Rental Shop, 885-2848 or 885-2151 Buy your 45 gal. trash incinerator from Sechelt Kinsmen at $3.50 each. Phone 885-9542. ELECTROLUX SUPPLIES 885-9474 Used electric and gas ranges, also oil ranges. C & S Sales. Ph 885-9713. Sechelt LAWNMOWERS OUTBOARDS CHAIN SAWS REPAIRED AND SERVICED AUTHORIZED DEALER YAMAHA OUTBOARDS LAWNBOY MOWERS HOMELITE SAWS SABRE SAW CHAIN NUTS & BOLTS HEAD OF WHARF 886-2838 SPORTING GOODS Hardware and appliances Where your dollar has more cents WINSTON'S SPORTING GOODS 886-9600 IF IT'S SUITS - IT'S MORGANS 885-9330, Sechelt TV, radio and stereo repairs. Prompt service in your home or at our shop. Ayres Electronics, Sunshine Coast Highway in Gibsons, in front of E & M Bowl- adrome. Phone 886-7117 . WANTB) Want to trade 3 yr. old 24' family cruiser, glass over *_." plywood, in'b-out'b Volvo, head, sink, accom. for four. Value, $4,000 for 30'-36' gillnetter-troller double ender or square stern, diesel preferred, less fishing gear. Box 108, Gibsons. Timber, any quantity, fir or hemlock. Phone 886-9670. PETS Snow white Samoyed pups. Registered purebreds from one of the Ibest lines in Canada. Phone 886-2160. LIVESTOCK Gentle family milk cow. Phone 886-7226. Young doe goat, dehorned', fam- ily pet, $25. Phone 885-9427. QUALITY FEEDS AT FAIR PRICES Hay, Straw, Buckerfield's grains PURINA AGENT FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST FREE DELIVERY Pratt Rd., Gibsons 886-7527. CARS, TRUCKS FOR SALE '64 Dune buggy. Phone 886-9357. 1968 Triumph 1200 Very good condition. Can be seen at cor. Pratt & Rosamund Road, Gibsons. BOATS FOR SALE For complete information en Marine, Industrial and Liability insurance; claims and adjust ments, contact Captain W. Y. Higgs, Marine Consultant, Box 339, Gibsons. Phones 886-9546 and 885-9425. CONSTRUCTION EVENING T.O.P.S. Open for new members Phone 886-7025 evenings, 886-2289 days. _______ Alcoholics Anonymous. Phone 885-9534, 886-990(4 or 885-9327; Mr. & Mrs. 885-2355 after 5 p.m. COMPRESSED AK SERVICE FOR Skindivers' and Firemen's slit tsinks SKINDIVERS AVAILABLE FOR SALVAGE WORK MARINE ACCESSORIES Paint, fibreglass, rope, canvas, boat hardware WALT NYGREN SALES (1971) LTD. Gibsons. 886-9303 For membership of explosive re quirements contact C. Day 886- 2051 Lockyer Rd. Howe Sound Farmers Institute, Stumping or ditching powder, dynamite, electric or regular caps, prima- cord, etc BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity exists for local establishment of sales outlet for National Building Code Doulble- wide Mobilhomes. Enquiries invited. Please reply with full details of experience, backing, etc. to Box 2013, Coast News. All replies treated confidentially. SUNSHINE COAST REAL ESTATE BOWLING WANTED TO RENT Wanted, 2 or 3 bedroom house in Pender Harbour area. Phone 883-2523. House with option to buy with low down baymemt. Ph. 886-9349. fOR RENT Fully furnished 3 room waterfront cottage. Immediate occupancy. $75 per month. 886-7019. Comfortable housekeeping room with fireplace for working man Central Gibsons. $50 month. Call 886-9383. Mobile Home Sites Gower Point 500 - 1000 ft. from good beach area. Each site with view of the sea. Extra space for those who like to garden. No rowdyism or dogs allowed. The Vernons . 886-2887 Mobile home space available. Sunshine Coast Trailer Park, Gibsons 886-9826. RITZ MOTEL ��� Rates by day, week or monthly. Commercial and crew rates. Full housekeeping. Electric heat. 886-2401, Gibsons. OFFICE FOR RENT HARRIS BLOCK Large bright office ��� Centre of Gibsons business area. Inquiries invited. Contact N. R. Harris, Hookins Landing. Phone 886- 2861. MOBILE HONES 64x12 4 bedroom mobile home, completely furnished, washer, dryer, deep freeze, $10,900. No. 24, Sunshine Coast Trailer Park, Gibsons. 886-2435. FUELS Sunshine Coast Enterprises Alder wood, fireplace length $18 a cord. Immediate delivery. Second growth dry fir, $20 per cord. Totem Logs, under 15 boxes $1.25, 15 and over $1 per box delivered. $1 service charge on half cords and all Sechelt deliveries. Ph. 886-9988. COAL Drumheller Lump Drumheller Egg Heatglow Briquettes PRATT ROAD AUTO WRECKERS Phone 886-9535 PROPERTY FOR SALE 3 only left. Large view lots. Gower Point area near good beach. Terms. Phone 886-2894. One of the best building lots- ���in Gibsons. Rear lane ��� ������, cleared ���near level. Good view. $3650. HE 3-2154, Vane. GULF BUILDING SUPPLIES Sechelt. Phone 885-2283 Everything tor your building needs Waterfront, 100' x 200' lot, Gower Point, easy access to beach. Box 2012, Coast News. By owner, 3 bedroom home near beach. Phone 886-2762 for appointment. 7 large south and west panoramic view lots in new subdivision - Gower Point area - Terms By owner, R. W. Vernon, 886- 2887. CHARLB ENGLISH LTD. Real Btafe & Insurance Sunnycrest Shopping Centre GIBSONS, B.C. Ph. 886"2481 Langdale Heights: Only two left, act now, you won't see this price again. Just $500 down on $2350 for good sized, level lots. 886-2481 Marine Drive: Hopkins Landing, view over Howe Sound, 2 bdrm older home with glassed in porch, auto oil, completely furnished. Roads front and back. F.P. $14,000 with terms on $6000 down. 886-2481 A.Cr�����l��_>GS * 2V2 on Reed Rd., $4400. 5 on North Rd., $5500. 16 on 101, $23,500 6 on Pine Road, $10,000. 5 on Chamberlin, $6000. 160 in Secret Cove area $55,000 886-2481 Reed Rd., V.L.A. home, 2 Ibdrm., electric heat, spacious kitchen with dining area, L.R. has Roman tile F.P., vanity bathroom, some carpeting, carport and workshop, oh 3.4 acre, nicely landscaped with patio. F.P. $27,500. Terms. 886-2481 Hillcrest Road: 1 bdrm home, ideally situated for couple on nice lot with ocean view, large L.R. and bdrm with pemb. bath, close to stores and transportation. $11,800 with terms. 886-2481 Rosamund Rd.: 3 bdrm family home, large L.R. opening to nice sun-deck, pemb. vanity bath large kitchen includes' dining area. All on Y? acre 65'x337' water and electric serviced. F.P. $16,800 with terms on $6000 down and bal. monthly. 886-2481 Beach Ave.: Nearly finished, well built 2 bdrm home with large livingroom and utility-sim- deck. Asking $20,000. Try your offer. 886-2481 Cedar Grove: New small 1 bed room home, F.P., carport on 80 x 250 lot close to beach and shop ping at Roberts Creek. Offers on $14,900. 886-2481 Secret Cove: View lot available. 886-2481 Richard F. Kennett Notary Public Evenings: Jack White ��� 286-8935 Ken Crosby ��� 886-2098 Jay Visser ��� 885-2300 Sargent Road: Older type 5 room hse. in good homes. A-oil furnace, 220 wiring. Good terms . on FP $14,500. Down payment approx $6,500. Balance $115 per month at iy2%. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME. Call Lorrie Girard at 886-7244 or 886-7760. . Redrooffs Road: Beautiful view lot, with 100' waterfront, including a house trailer 8' x 35' Fantastic holding property and investment; ready to enjoy immediately. F.P. $12,500. Call John L. Black, 886-7244 or 886- 7316. South Fletcher Rd. Gibsons: Lovely view lot, 80' road frontage, close to park, P.O., shopping, etc., well priced for only $3,350. Call Lorrie Girard, 886- 7244 or 886-7760. Gibsons: Abbs Road: Fantastic view lot in heart of Gibsons, in area of good homes, excellent buy for only $4,500. Call Lorrie Girard, 886-7244 or 886-7760. Gibsons: Good investment property, 30' waterfront, level to beach; all services, on paved road, central location. F.P. $7000 Call John L. Black, 886-7244 or 886-7316. MacGREGOR PACIFIC REALTY LTD. EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Phone 886-7244 John L. Black ��� 886-7316 Lorrie Girard ��� 886-7760 Jack Anderson ��� 885-2053 XEROX COPYING Drop in and while you wait we can make a copy for you on our Xerox of any important document you have. COAST NEWS EWART McMYNN REALTY Phone 886-2248 Box 238 Gibsons, B.C. Notary Public Property Wanted: Waterfront lot between Gibsons and Sargent Bay; any price range. Acreage west of Seohelt and 10 A. Roberts Creek area. Have $4,500 cash as D.P. on veterans home. A good sound older type home about $12,000. If you have any of the above for sale contact us. Gibsons: We have to offer choice view lots close to all facilities, at $4,000, or 5 acres of selectively cleared land for $6,000. Try your DP. offer Georgia Heights: Well situated view lot overlooking Straits of Georgia. Site is cleared ready for building. Excellent outlook in a very desirable location. Full price $6,000 with one-half down. Gibsons Village: Neat, two bedrom home, on level landscaped lot, close to beach, boat launching, shops and post office. Attractively panelled1 living room Garage, driveway, sundeck and utility room, 220 wiring. This is a very comfortable, well (kept house. Most suitable for a retired couple. Full price $14,700 with $5,000 down. Offers and terms. E. McMynn, 886-2500 Vince Prewer, 886-9359 Wally Peterson, 886-2877 Gibsons: Attractive 4 room cottage on fine view lot in convenient location. This modern little number will sell itself. Let us show it to you today at only $16,900 on attractive terms. We have a few fine view lots on Georgia View priced from $4,000 to $7,500. Attractive terms on most. Only $11,000 full price for older 4 room home. Very large living room features picture window to give full scope of the magnificent view. Some terms considered. For the shrewd investor we have a smart little stucco cottage. 2 bdrms, bright living rm. and kitchen; utility, modern 4 piece vanity bathroom. Attached garage features loads of storage space. Asking only $12,900 cash. Granthams: 3 lovely lots with breathtaking view. All for $5,000 full price and easy terms. LISTINGS WANTED K. BUTLER REALTY LTD. ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE Gibsons, B.C. Phone 886-2000 MEMBER MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Roberts Creek: Twelve acres, gentle southerly slope, partly cleared, highway access. Excel lent homesite- and opportunity for capital gain. F.P. $17,500. Selma Park: Three residential lots situated one block above highway. B.C. Hydro, telephone and municipal water available. Moderate slope, good drainage, second growth timber. Near shops, schools, hospital. F.P. $4,750 and $5,250 with D.P. $2500 balance easy payments. Gibsons Rural ��� Twenty-three acres, level, cleared, good soil. Well maintained three bedroom home, also two bedroom home. Outbuildings, stream-. $45,000, terms. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gathercole Gibsons, 886-7015 Agencies Ltd. Realty �� Insurance BOX 128, SECHELT SEA OTTER NOTED Thor Anderson and friends walking along the beach Sunday near the Gower Point Chaster home, saw a large sea otter sitting on the beach nonchalantly feeding on a flounder. After the otter had finished his meal an eagle cleared off with the remains. E & M BOWLADROME High scores for the week of Jan. 19: Evelyn Prest 714 (298), Mavis Stanley 709 (284), Amy Brignell 273, Joan Quarry 277- Ben Prest 280, Kris Josephson 301, Hugh Inglis 276, Taffy Greig 714, Dan Robinson 708. Gibsons A: Bill Ayres 603, Freeman Reynolds 631, Bill McGivern 657 (270), Mavis Stanley 709 (254, 284), Art Holden 640, Dot Skerry 233, Ken Swallow 624 Buzz Graham 695 (266), Kris-Josephson 685 (301), Dunstan Campbell 644, Paddy Richardson 620, Sylvia Bingley 620, Amy Brignell 672 (273), Brian .Heaps 672. Juniors (2 games): Elin Vedoy 159, John Volen 376 (195, 181), Valma Dupuis 276 (175), Christine Irvine 303 (161), John Peterson 294, Leonard Green 279 (159), Bruce Green 383 (203, 180),. Stephen Charlesworth 335 (213), Susan Charlesworth 250, Deborah Hill 352 (189, 163), Paul Scott 380 (214, 166), Rick Delong 361 (251), Randi Hansen 265 (156) Graeme Winn 323 (208), Mike Hansen 299 (180), Brent Lineker 350 (211). Teachers: Joan Quarry 670 (277), Don MacKay 606, Evelyn Shadwell 659 (248), Art Holden 677 (260), Fay Flockhart 225, Brian Bennett 271. Thurs. Nite: Keith Johnson 681 (260), Taffy Greig 714 (261), Dan Robinson 708 (258, 266), Dun stan Campbell 611, Hugh Inglis 675 (276), Pat Rickaby 625 (253), Evelyn Prest 714 (298), Kris Josephson 683 (267), Ben Prest 614 (280). High scores for the week of Jan. 26. Bonnie McConnell 666, Marilyn Ellis 268. Paul Scott 331, Freeman Reynolds 809 (288), Frank Nevens 799 (312). Gibsons A: Jean Wyngaert 214 Len Ellis 601, Marilyn Ellis 268, Don MacKay 641, Virginia Reynolds 246, Freeman Reynolds 809 (288, 274), Frank Nevens 799 (312 268), Amy Brignall 618 (227), Hugh Inglis 240; Juniors: Rick Delong 408 (203, 205), Pat McConnell 255 (170), Christine Irvine 257 (168), Bruce Green 301 (171), Leonard Green 255, Stephen*.iCharlesiwQr(th ;324 .(1617163), Susan7 C&arlesw^^ 273, Deborah Hill 274 (157), Paul Scott 537 (33i), Alasdair Irvine 343 (198), John Sleep 332 (188), Elin Vedoy 274, John Volen 274, Jackie Inglis 251, Brent Lineker 309 (161), Graeme Winn 358 (189 169), Randi Hansen 363 (192, 171). Teachers: Bonnie McConnell 666 ,249, 232), Dave Kennett 670 (283), Lottie Campbell 602, Art Holden 617. Thurs. Nite: Keith Johnson 610, Mavis Stanley 244, Hugh Inglis 685 (250),TEvelyn Prest 236, Kris Josephscon 631, Buzz Graham 687 (268), Dunstan Campbell 687 (268): Books in Library GIBSONS A Surgeon in California by George Sava. Best Police Stories by Roy Vickers. Grab by Zeno. A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute. , The Honey Bunch by Patricia Zelver. Animals & Statues I Have Interviewed by Phil Santora. Compleat Tangier by Norman Thelwell. The Treasure of Sutton Hoo by Grohskopf. Lone Woman by Dorothy Wilson. Queen of the Head Hunters by Sylvia Brooke. More gravel In the recent Fish and Wildlife report of the department of recreation and conservation the following two items appeared which are of interest to this area: Spawning activity at the Ruby - Creek Spawning Channel has been under surveillance, and observations indicate a greater utilization than- had been suggest- . ed by redd sightings. An inspection was carried out at MicNab Creek, of a projected gravel operation by Ocean Cement. Observations will be continued when it is possible to. observe the site under summer low water conditions. in Court Douglas Arthur��� Jones, -Gibsons, charged with impaired driving was fined $400 or 60 days and lids license iri default three months. On a charge of refusing a breathalizer test he was fined $200 or 30 days. Haakon Bernhof, charged with driving with more than .08% alcohol content in blood was fined $300 or 30 days and his license suspended one month. RCMP warn that dogs caught molesting poultry or sheep will be destroyed. Three sheep have been killed recently in Gower Point area. Dog owners must ensure their animals are at home or on leash and licensed. Mixed variety March concert A Children to Children exchange concert will be held March 5 at Elphinstone Secondary school which will present a program containing drama, El- phinstone's band directed by Mr. M. Campbell, Argyle school band under direction of Lloyd Burritt and also the Backwoods Brass aggregation. There will be plays by the Elphinstone school Drama club under direction of George Mathews as well as one by the Elemen-, tary school Drama club directed by Miss C. Johnson. fund growing Library Hours Starting Feb. 11, new Library hours will be as follows: Tuesday ��� 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday ��� 7fo9p.m_ Saturday ��� 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a fine free period ending Feb. 28 for borrowers returning overdue books ;'���' GIBSONS PUBLIC LIBRARY KNITTING YARN SALE Thurs., Fri,, Sat., Feb. 4. 5,6 Drop in and see our Specials COWRIE ST., SECHELT 885-9305 PAXHICN NCWX A sure-to-please garment for any woman��� whether she's liberated or still enchained ��� is a robe. ���/'.'������: This year she's wrapped to the ankles in a luxurious 100% cotton terry robe elegant enough to double as a hostess gown. Once limited to bath or beach- wear, terry robes have now entered the realm of high fashion to play dual roles as hostess gowns, loungewear, and dramatic patio outfits. ' One reason for terry's ascension up the. fashion ladder, reports the Canadian Cotton Council, is that improved dyeing and printing methods have been developed to suit the fabric's loopy pile. As a result, terry is turning up in brilliant colorings and exotic prints that make it a natural for its more luxurious role. In addition, terry can be sculptured into rich jacquard designs or knitted into plush velours that are smooth and velvety to the touch. Aside from its new-found elegance and high styling, terry has its practical side, too. It's washable, requires no ironing, and gets softer and more luxurious feeling the longer it's worn. 0. G. DOUGLAS VARIETY & PAINTS McCaU's Patterns, Laces, Remnants & Singer Supplies Sunnycrest Plaza, Gibsons ��� Ph. 886-26157 TttSSLLA SHOPPE FOR YOUR YAKDGOODS ��� Sechelt ��� Ph. 885-9331 GILMORE'S VARIETY SHOP SEWING NEEDS, BUTTERICK PATTERNS���Sechelt, Ph. 885-9343 HOWE SOUND 5, 10, 15 CENT STORE Gibsons ��� Ph. 886-9852 For All Your SEWING NEEDS, SIMPLICITY PATTERNS Gibsons Public Library annual meeting was informed that the municipal counicil has put from the 1970 budget the sum of $3,500 into a library reserve fund and that a further $3,500 will toe included in the provision- ��� al budget for 1971. This information has been passed on to R. L. Davison, director of the provincial Library Development commission with the comment that this would be a financially sound way of providing this community with a new library building, or more probably a new Library^Museum complex. Jules Mainil, chairman of the Library board reported a reasonable increase in all sections of the library. The circulation of adult books increased from 9042 in 1969 to 10,935 in 1970, juvenile circulation increased from 3,508 to 3,987 ') Adult subscribers have gone from 359 to 451, a very substantial increase. The junior membership continues to do well. Band urges gravel approval Sechelt Indian Band council has urged the Regional District board to approve requested permits for Construction Aggregates and Sechelt Sand and Gra- , vel operations. In a letter to the board read at Friday night's meeting last week this is what the Indian council said: Dear Sirs: We, the undersigned, are the duly elected council of the native Indians of the Sechelt Band and thereby represent the affairs of over 500 local persons in this area. Because of this fact we feel our voice should be heard regarding the proposed gravel operations in this locality by the companies, Construction Aggregates and Sechelt Sand and Gra- -..��� vel. This letter will serve to inform the Regional board that we are in favor of the aforementioned operations who axe very responsible companies backed by .: persons with known ability to. op-r^ erate in the gravel processing l. industry. We believe that the "��� gravel extraction if properly done, this very long; term industrial effort can thrive side by side with all other projected programs and objectives of this community providing a strong base for steady employment and tax payments towards the steadily increasing costs of education, welfare and medical services. We therefore urge the Board to approve the requested per- , mits at a very early date. ���Chief Henry Paull, Reg Paull, Joe Paull, Sadie Johnson and Clarence M. Joe. Another letter was read as follows: Please find, herewith, listing, of the motion passed at the Sechelt Ohaanber of Commerce general meeting, held Jan. 72. The intent of this submission is to indicate our interest to attract suitable industry to Sechelt which will be beneficial to the majority of our inhabitants. However, before support of approval can be given as to the commencement of such operations, it would be desirable that we receive documentation covering the main subject matters, such as, area of gravel deposit to Ibe mined, transportation facilities to processing plant and its location, loading facilities to point of dispatch to market and any other pertinent information you can supply us with. ��� J. Benner, president. The motion involved in the above letter reads: Mr. Hensch moved we write the Sunshine Coast Regional Board, with, copies to Construction Aggregates and Riv-Tow Marine Ltd., and Sechelt village council stating: We, the Sechelt District Chamber of Commerce will support in principle, the establishing of gravel operations in Sechelt; receipt of particulars as to the final planning stages would be greatly appreciated. (Seconded by Mr. Wheeler.) Taking discards into consideration, adult book stock has gone up from 3,509 to 3,607. The junior book stock is up from 1,740 to 1,812. Under the Library Development con-mission's new policy, books borrowed from the Open Shelf Library are now being procured through this library. More work but operating satisfactorily. The library is in excellent financial position, the result of the fine administration it has received over the years. The sub stantial bank balance will be reduced by the purchase in the near future of new books for both the adult and juvenile sections. The library building is in good condition, neat and tidy on the outside and beautifully tended on the inside. As mentioned* in the opening speech, of the second session of the 29th parliament of British- Columbia, this is the year the Library Development commission will bring into full effect its quantitative standards regulations. To the best of our abil-' ity and according to the municipality's means and good judgment, we shall do our utmost to conform to them. I have never liked some of these regulations and have yet to be given a good reason to change my mind. This library is continuing to fill a real need, indeed an increasing need throughout the community. I particularly wish to thank: The ladies who operate the library. In this day when everything seems to be counted in dollars and cents, genuine volunteer work is a rare and valuable commodity. The municipal council for its constant interest and support. Alderman K. Goddard, responsi ble for library matters, is generous of his time and considerate of our needs. The Provincial Library Development Commission has been cooperative in all our endeavors. The books from the Travelling Library are well' chosen and greatly enhance the1 value of our Library. The handling of the Open Shelf Books has given us a further opportunity to serve our community. " ���' The Coast News, by publishing lists of new books and news items unquestionably increases interest in the Library. It is gratifying and noteworthy that the members of the local Women's Institute, prior to disbanding, made this Library, association a donation of $500. According to their expressed wishes this money will be held in trust to help furnish the reading room in the new library to be built in the future. We are appreciative of the generous action of these gracious ladies. The quality of this library is demonstrated toy the workers' loyalty to it, by the council's cooperation and assistance towards it, and by the public's constantly increasing use of its facilities. Coast News, Feb. 3, 1971. 5 Twilight Theatre GIBSONS Thurs., Fri., Sal., Feb. 4, 5, 6 at 8 p.m. Matinee Sal., 2 p.m. CEMENT CURBS put on new graves Remodel old curbs Orders taken for Headstones JACK FITCHETT Caretaker, Seaview Cemetery Phone 886-7433 CriAMGU 0�� HABtt iun.r Mon,, Tues., Feb. 7,8,9 at 8 p.m. FfftlS*? M��N , ��v"'"'"'-.Xr- - '' ' -7 ���AAaAjS j. f ' ���