Page 6 Ferry jumper rescued By Grania Litwin Vhe S p.m. ferry leaving Tswassen terminal was late, It pulled out of the berth about 20 minutes after the hour. But no sooner was it well into the strait than observers at the terminal watched — the Queen of Esquimalt’s engines reverse and the ferry slowly starting to circle. The reason for ths circling was painfully clear to: those on board. Scream of ‘tman over- board’’ were heard along the starboard promenade deck, a Siren alarm pierced the air and a rescue crew mustered at the nearest life boat hauling on their safety vests. Only a few moments before, a Witness who declined to be identified had seen a pale thin man quietly removing — his watchband and slipping — his wallet from his pocket. “He was telling me about his experiences in the First World war,’ the woman. recalled,”’ and then suddenly he walked to the rail and = jumped.” Beside his wallet was a note which the ship’s captain later told passengers contained an apology for the inconvenience. While the lumbering vessel slowly circled back through its wake and drew up beside the scene of the — incident passengers saw a erey felt hat and red Air Canada flight booklet float by. Fifteen) minutes after he jumped overboard the Lower Mainland man in his 70s was pulled into the lowered life boat and taken on board the ferry ina stretcher, Two doctors who happened to be on the ship at the time were in attendance and before the lifeboat was fully secured back in position the ship was steaming at full power back to “Tsawwassen terminal where an ambulance and police were waiting. Delta police, who took the unidentified man to the hospital said he appeared to have suffered no serious in- jury. He was listed in fair con- dition soon after the incident and according to. a hospital spokesman Monday night he was “holding his own.’” There have been at least three similar incidents recently in the Active Pass area and witnesses at the scene Monday questioned why each ferry is not equipped with a high-speed ‘motor launch for such emergencies, BAND MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS CO-OPERATE North Saanich Fire Department representatives » from the Pauquachin and = Tsaykum bands recently to discuss fire protection on the reserves. Gus Bill expressed his ap- preciation of the good relationship between the bands and the department, Band members agreed to provide detailed maps of the areas (oO eliminate time con- suming searches for burning buildings, The department — invited reserve residents to join the volunteers and also offered to inspect homes and buildings for fire hazards and give advice on fire prevention, Volunteer met with THE REVIEW WILLIAM TAYLOR of Saanichton (right) was presented with a silver plaque as winner in the 4-H Vancouver Island Junior Public Speaking contest held recently in Coombs. OAPO 25 NEWS Edith Smith |, Sidney OAPO Branch 25 has recessed for the summer and mectings will resume in September when it ‘is expected that many will hear reports of the provincial convention, the summer picnics, and the other activities which are carried on by the various committees while others are on holiday. “The provincial convention of -OAPOs held in Vernon B.C. in June, was one of the most successful and well at- tended conventions recorded. Two hundred and fifty delegates and visitors attended the three days sessions in the Vernon Lodge, among whom were Claude Johnson, Mary Briges, Doris Bosher and Edith Smith of Sidney. Mrs. Dolly Bertelsen) of Vernon branch convened the convention, Altogether, delegates passed 14 resolutions, rejected twelve and tabled one. Eight resolutions were withdrawn and those resolutions which were accepted will be sent to the National Pensioners and Senior Citizens’ Federation for further consideration, Edith Smith, Sidney, was re- elected to the provincial board of directors for a two yea term, She is steward for the 9 South Island Regional Branehes, N joint picnic hosted by the Silver Thread Serviee and the Sidney OAPO iy being planned for July TS to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Activity Centre. After duneh, games, UNWELCOME VISITOR dames Street, Doughis 9808 Lourth Orehard, had his vehicle backed into when it was parked in front of his house on DATES: July 12 July 19 July 26 PLACE: MI 19 23 30 Beacon Avenue Dock REGISTRATION: At Sanscha Hall 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. of week preceeding classes. Mon. at Beacon Ave. Dock FEES: Junior ‘8% Adults *10™ TIMES: Juniors 9 a.m. Adults sing-songs and contests will fill in the afternoon and all setior citizens are invited to attend. 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