PAGE 84, THE HERALD, Wednesday. April 20, 1977 Letter from Masset, “Queen Charlottes A little constructive criticism about the contents of this column would be much more appreciated, than nol seeing recent ones in print! Some encouraging remarks were made to me recently by our local dentist who told me he enjoyed reading my Masset Meanderings column in the Observer, that these were well-written and contained both philosophy and humour. With so many “destructive’’ family comments at times over other letters, one sometimes wonders whether or not to continue! While in Vancouver unexpectedly recently, with Eleanor Laverty and grandson Kerry, I was surprised to meet someone I lnew — Robin McColl came over to say hello. He in- formed me he read my column all the time — daughter Eleanor com- mented that some. letters are better than others and of course this is true since when one is also busy teaching fulltime, there is never enough time for revision and rewriting such editions. ; In making an analysis of what I write, I would say my overall plan is to help somehow to improve the state of the world, usually through advocating better relations between people. From my reading and sibly through many of Bie’s happenings as well, I have definitely come to believe in an hereafter. Reincarnation seems to offer the most plausible of the solutions for im- mortality and what better day to state that, than on an Easter Sunday morning. Usually I mention hap- penings connected with my immediate family because these are the known things ‘and are what you do write about in letters to your friends. Somewhere in a letter I try to write in something of interest from a recent book that I have managed to read. Somehow I doubt that many of the people I know, will ever spend their-spare moments reading such editions and therefore 1 feel it is per- tinent to pass on the in- formation. Icertainly never expected that any of my comments would prompt a long and lengthy letter to the Editor. If that reaction did not meet with the approval of those putting this edition together, 1.e, the composition of a Herald, then I am very sorry. On the other hand as the saying goes, a former editor of this paper told me the truly successful column was the one that sparked controversy. Perhaps I have reached that stage and am not aware of having done so. Well, enough of that malarky for this morning. We are having typical April weather to ay on the Charlottes. If the sunshine would last for any length of time, I would possibly be out again in the garden where I spent a good five hours on Friday. It is most encouraging right now when there are so many blooms to enjoy. One can even enjoy getting rid -of the fast- growing weeds while taking in the beauty and perfume of hyacinths and narcissi. A few of the Red Emperor tulips that did so well last year, have bowed over close to the ground after the onslaught of recent wind and rain, but their bright- ness still colors the garden corner, Vie has not been well for the past few days. He seems tohave had a bad bout of the flu. Every ance in awhile people seem to experience a old or flu. which necessitates more rest for the physical body. Perhaps itis nature’s way of helping us to recapture a_ better state of health through combatting the germs. Ole Gilbertson of Terrace recently visited here with us once again. He and Vic made a trip in the B.C, Canuck to Naden Harbour. The weather had been somewhat foggy before they left but the wind came up on the day they returned. A great time seemed to be had uring the outing. Ole caught a nice spring, but when he went to hit it with the gaff, lost both the fish and the gaff, much to the captain’s amusement. On the return trip the latter managed to lose one of the choice caps overboard, but the climax was reached when suddenly a wheelhouse window im- ploded knocking Ole off his stool backward onto the cabin door. The whole of the boat was somewhat sog8 here and there as a result. Frotunately someone from Sandspit, who used to live at Terrace, happened tc be here the very next day and the window was replaced right away. ; (Having experienced many delays in repairs on this Island I have labelled that as the “fastest glass replacement in the west!”’) Yesterday I made my first visit into the new shop recently opened by Ola Hiltz , — the Cornucopia Boutiquet outgrew its former headquarters. Simpsons- Sears orders are also being handled in this same building. Anyone visitin here should be sure to visi this new shop as there is a diversity of products available. Our new Dutch Bakery: owner, Tom Yellema, seems to be doing very well and now has a special sign on his new truck. Some of his roducts are sold in other ocal stores already and I remember cookies he made, were provided by the Q.C.D.T.A. for the recent meeting held at Queen Charlotte City. Social highlight for this season will no douht be the Regimental Ball for which special invitations have been issued by the N.C.0.s and members of the Masset and Queen Charlotte Detachments, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The event will be held in the Community Hall at Masset on the 29th of April. When my sister was spending the two weeks with . us following the death of her husband, she had a phone eall from daughter-in-law Anna, who stated it must be dull here at Masset. I am quite confident that anyone who has spent time here will find that such a comment is highly inaccurate. There is always something in- teresting going on — at least that is how it is for the members of our immediate family. Iam quite sure my sister would only manage to et the proper number of ours of steep in, while living in Victoria. This week Patricia Kenney of Duncan, B.C. is visiting with Tanis and Ed Woode. Patricia has been a regular visitor to the Islands and prefers the holidays that she spends here, to those spent elsewhere. _ In my last letter I did not District of Terrace PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT Effective April 18, 1977 the new hours | of business at the Recreation Centro Office will bo from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ' and 1:30 p.m. fo 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday mention: the shock ex- fenced when I read of len Bastin’s death in a Victoria clipping that Gordon Scott had brought u with him for me to read. (His sister had thought I might happen to know the person from Terrace.) It probably bothered me a ittle more as when I had written the Christmas note for 1976 I had made some mention about Ellen being away from her growin family. In a reply receiv from Ellen, she had told me that she had attended university to obtain her Master’s Degree as she felt she had to learn all she could , a to help the students who had reading difficulties. I am quite sure the knowledge e obtained, has gone wi her to help out persons with such problems in either a different dimension or a world beyond. Before returning via Sandspit after the Spring Break, I managed to have a phone conservation with ellie. Lewis. She and Whitney seem very pleased to be back in the temperate zone. Both are enjoying cont eat Delta and are contin o play golf with their friends. Cathy Fraser Walker often comes to visit them when her husband Roy WORK AND PLAY AT THE ALICE OLSON HOME - Daisy is busy at the ironing board while Robin enjoys playing. The Alice Olson Home, one of the facilities for the mentally retarded in Terrace, provides a family home for out-of-town children attending the is busy at his work, I will now be able to bundle up some more carbon copies of these letters to send down for Whitney to peruse. After that the copies go to Wendy and Jim Holloway. By now there must have been enough of these to more than fill a book! (the good and bad ones included!) Wendy Holloway taught school at both Terrace and Prince Rupert, when she was Wendy Howard. Her parents both taught in secondary school at Kamloops but are now retired. According te word received from the late Helen Gilmour's sister, Iris York, By Elvira Bryan tessssssssneseseeeeseceeeceiones aa rae oe . naan aw Pig om rares8,8, bere TayoleroreTerer ey Doug Gilmour, who for- merly taught at Skeena Secondary School is at resentin a nursing home in - ancouver. Iris could deliver any notes to him from her 4892 Dunbar St., Vancouver, B.C, address (V6S 2H3). I am quite sure Doug would appreciate being remembered by any former pupils or friends. Editor’s Quote Book Without true Christian principles, conservatism is a political philosophy of selfishness and iiberalism is one of greed. Thomas C, Jeffery evga dack Cook School. Terrace Association for the Mentally Retarded asks for your continued support during the Flowers of Hope Campaign, May 8 ta 14. Please be generous when a canvasser calls at your door. Realty Member Brokers # bring you their best World Commercial fot an the corner of Lakelse Avenue and Kalum Street. 108x110 with access from 3 sides. Cash offers or offers with terms to asking sprice of $95,000. Hans Caulien, 635-3708. looked at this you haven't looked enough! Three bedrooms, fireplace and comfortable decor are just the beginning. | Call in and check aut our - “Realscape’ display or cath‘ Kelly Squires, 635-7616. 8 Even the cluded with sale of this-7-year- old 4 bedraom home. Quiet rural setting on Kalum Lake Road. 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