Island woman finishes third in ITC council speech contest

Wednesday, April 15, 1987 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page 39Twenty-five years ago dOWfl through the yeatS• Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Mouatquietly celebrated their 55th weddinganniversary on April 15.Out-of-town guests included:Mr. Mouat's brother-in-law andsister, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Woodof Campbell River; a granddaughter,Miss Nancy Diffin of School and construct new home urged Canadians to work togetherrenovate Salt Spring Elementary entitled Vive le Canada. SheVictoria; Mr. and Mrs. T.W. economics and industrial arts for the good of the nation.Mouat Jr. and family from Vancouver;Mr. and Mrs. Gavinreceived a number of copies of therooms.• The Gulf Islands school districtMouat of Surrey; and Mrs. GilbertMouat of Vancouver.for experimental use by twoTen years agonew Grade One mathematics text• Directors of the Islands Farmers'• Mary Baltzer won the student teachers here.Institute met at the home of speaking contest at the SaltG.M. Heinekey.Spring Rotary Club dinner.Trustee Nonie Guthrie andIt was reported by the chairman Baltzer, daughter of Mr. and chairman B.M. Baltzer examinedthat orders for lime were being Mrs. CM. Baltzer, spoke on the textbooks. "Neither of usreceived and that delivery of thesubstance would be made soon.Canadianism. Her speech was could do it (the work)," BaltzerApplication forms for landclearingassistance under theFarmers' Land-Clearing AssistanceAct were available to localNEW HOUSE FOR SALE ON 1/2 ACREfarmers. Membership in the institutetotalled 39.— Designed and constructed by La Fortune Contracting• Divers from the Salt Spring— Close to Ganges & Golf Course (150 Wildwood Cres.)Island Fathom Phantoms Diving— 1246 sq. ft. Rancher, no stairs and large single garageClub enjoyed a full day of— Sunny, quiet locationexploring the depths off ParkerIsland.— Vaulted cedar ceiling in large open plan, Ii v., din., kit.— 3 bedrooms, mirrored bifolds on closetsWhile wives and girlfriends— Cedar panel doors throughoutmade lunch on the secluded— Almond & oak cabinets by Meritbeach, divers — with spearguns— Skylights in bath, hall, & kit.at ready—glided through undersea— French doors to sunny, private deckgardens. Part of the dinnerserved later was freshly-caught$99,000 — CALL 537-5345cod.^H^irst prizes at the 500 CardGame held in the Beaver PointHall went to Mrs. L. King andMr. F. Pyatt.BLOCK BROS. REALTY LTD.lMrs. Drummond won the consolationprize. Supper was servedNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE'2449 Beacon Ave.. Sidney 656-5584 mby G. Ruckle and Nan Ruckle.Twenty years ago• Salt Spring Island Rod and GunClub members made a goodshowing at the Vancouver Islandshooting league's first competitionof the season.L. Mouat came first in his class.Other marksmen participatingwere Gavin Reynolds, Bob Reynoldsand Vic Jackson.• No damage was done when aney fire broke out at Rosen-Farm. Firemen quickly ex­•tinguished the blaze.• Planning in the Gulf Islands isof vital importance, according toEverett Brown, deputy ministerof municipal affairs.Brown warned islanders at ameeting held in Mahon Hall thatthe population of the islands wasdestined to rise. The only way toretain the natural beauty of theislands, he said, was to embrace asystem of planning.Brown also said he held outlittle hope for a small Gulf IslandsRegional Hospital District.Fifteen years ago• Salt Spring needs parks, recreationcommission chairman EdWilliams told people attending ameeting in Ganges.There are various parks in thenatural state, he said, but fewplaying fields here. As a result,many children playing organizedsports on the island come toGanges, where the schoolgrounds are the only fields available.• A big move was planned at LadyMinto Gulf Islands Hospital.On May 1, patients were to betransferred from the hospital'spresent wing to the new extendedcare wing.The hospital's ladies' auxiliaryplanned to assist with the move.Hospital society members andothers were invited to participateas well.• School District 64 was askingGulf Islanders to approve a5752,000 building project. Theboard .was .seekjjtg. fryHjirig^ jp.You want to SELL YOUR HOUSE.You want to list it with that nice lady who sells real estate for"Joe Blow Realty" who is a good friend but you want the BESTADVERTISING COVERAGE you can get.YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKEAND EAT IT TOO!How you say?CO-LIST your property with your friend andBLOCK BROS. 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VACU-FLOW and ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORopener are just a few of the modern conveniences this unitoffers. Call today for more details. $89,900.mPEMBERTON.HOLMES LTDMicheleHolmes656-09112481 Beacon Ave., SidneyV8L1X8with Driftwoodtold his colleagues^ laughing.• A shed on the Fisk property onGaliano's Phillimore Point wasbroken into.The incident was reported toGanges RCMP. Tools and fishinggear valued at between $400 and537-5537g 4 join the SaltspringBE Swimmingpool$500 were stolen.Five years ago• Cutbacks and fiscal restraintwere not likely to affect GulfIsland students attending ParklandSecondary School in Saanich.Ross Ingram, secretarytreasurerof the Saanich schooldistrict, told Driftwood that budgetrestraints would not affect theclassroom space for pupils. Hesaid the district planned to copewith restraint by eliminating severalteaching positions."- SocietyMILER&TOYNBEE JMODERN WATERFRONTHOME IN MARACAIBOThis is a unique, subterraneanhome situated on 1.29 acres in themost desirable setting ofMaracaibo Estates, where there islots of arbutus and the deer cangraze on your roof. The home is1600 sq. ft. with thermopanewindows throughout and good usehas been made of oak and maple.There is only one large bedroom,but it is ready for a second withonly a partition needed. Themodern kitchen boasts acrylic andoak cabinets, Jennair stove, amarble counter top for pastrybaking, eating bar and see thesuperb views over Trincomali toGaliano, Mayne, Active Pass andmuch more as you work. There isalso an indoor hot tub room with alarge acrylic tub. The two cargarage also has workshop space.Peace and tranquility prevail inthis very private area. 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