“dotted “the” “site with “Asithey’ ‘sat “ the ‘stately B.C. arbutu ering dogwood tre Se’ hildren. came: along: ‘and. the: tage became’ too: small, ; Drost * began® Making concrete : plans - ‘for the house they. had SO mained." Grass grew. nigh and bright California — often ‘talked | about" and planned, ~ nook. A little later in the morn ing--and. at different intervals “throughout. the .day. she marked where the sun’s rays were fail- - -ing and accordingly drew a floor plan.of the house, In this way “she. was able to capture the op- otimum: sunlight” for “each: room * when it was” ‘likely {0 be used. =the most, e AS*. the: house - began to take Gane “in her. mind’ and on: the’: _ Sketch, pad, the -next “step was. “to. find the right designer and eat STRUT UD. a) Tractors and Parts; Graveley-Jari- ; tco: ". «Ransome Lawn Mowers: 2300 _wovernment ” St 386: 7704" Sy builder. “4¢We wanted © someone®: who Ss would really: be interested in ~ his: work,’? she stated.: --, They--were - very - fortunate. to -. be able ‘to. acquire the. services - a ete : ‘she explained, . ETE. thinking ‘ahead’ and planning."” Early in the. morning she went. - out taking a “sketch pad and pen~... =" gil, She noted the angle’ ‘of the in ~ sun ‘and then drew the breakfast. The-Drosts wanted to. find someone who - would: take ‘a a personal interest and pride. in thelr home.” any corners, The. Drosts. en: - couraged him by riot comprom ““That™ is: what . has: made ‘this - house,” ising on essentials,’ eas : “What we “felt we couldn't af- ford at the: time;’' explained Mr Drost, ‘We. waited for,’ rather than making an inferior purch ase.” home with. excellent workman ship. _ - Native . woods . were used. in the. construction” - Douglas’ for the main timbers and. cedar for. the exterior - finish. « Th house is ‘divided into three sec- tions.., The living room is in-th centre with alarge window across ‘the: front’ “which affords a mag-~. ~nificent view. of» the ‘trees: and” water far below,.‘The upper part. of the. window-is’ “uncurtained’ $s that. on.a. clear night ‘there‘is.an ‘whobstricted view, ‘of. the sta -North light comes throughacler- “estory- -and- soffit: lighting below? it’ illuminates ”a painting hung ~. There is a _large fireplace whichhasachim=" ~~: ney brest’ the full height of the» room... It is constructed of con-. -crete..end-blocks . painted...white with deep-raked mortared joints. © A Philip-pine mahogany cupboard serves asa divider between the - living room and the study behind..“~ ‘it.--From ‘the living-room. stairs- lead- down to the front door and- On. the cedar: wall. lower level. To. the -Jeft of the living room Ye is ‘the kitchen and dining room. with a play space for the child- . ren. It is an‘open plan kitchen. which. gives .a ‘full -view.of the /-- = dining room and sundeck beyond, , Windows stretch. around three ata sides of this family room. There . . Transistor- aoe Radio’ 8 . Recorders s,. TV & ‘Stereo, | Records, a Tapes, - —_ | _ Blank, & Pre-Recorded | Compecnent- ~ Stereo, - Guitars &: ‘Amplifiers.. 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Sly ‘bedroom faces west and its two “glass walls give one a sense of “There. is 2.” “a-bathroom off the bedroom, a°.°~: “ewalk~ -in closet, anda door lead-' “ing onto. thesundeck, * east-is- Tessa’s. room which cap-. being: ‘right dutdoors:. tures the early, morning. sun. Her DON HEATH *Guaranteed Pensions ae *Education Savings: *Mortgage Insurance: a Inquiries. Welcome. . = Londdn: Life Insurance ‘0. 7025 Fort :St., Victoria : Phone 3 388- 4351, the buildi g.of a twenty- even foot Thunderbird ‘sailboa but which, is now’ to’ be divided ee nto: 7 workshop and: recreation “ & room. There. ‘is: “also a dark- _-, room, utility. room, a: ‘bathroom : .-and"Mare’s . bedroom.) A. well. § designed boy’s room, Mare’s | “bedroom: has: a: large. Philippine . BS “+ mahogany desk with bookshelves... above... In the cupboard on each -. “shelf there. isa’ coloured, -rec-"” tangle, plastic container for toys. _. A wood. burning. stove’ was tn-.: stalled to insure provision for a =.hot- meal- in the event ofa power failures 0 ~ As you: enter the ‘house, the main entrance hallway.-has..a ‘ey tall=-window~ with’ one. low. bar = “especially placed to create. the - “effect: of a window box. : Fro: he windows © hang, copper co “oured drapes, ° h clerestory, across the. -gablle “above, pro-" Hides “a” view. of the: flowering : : ogwodds. — A ' . > Ha ng a. “very busy schedule 8 ship. departed. at: A. 30- m : The ‘hig céiling in: the living ; “room, the exposed beams,’ the 2 1 A . use of: large. glass windows, the: in all her beauty. The: main: - Facing: ” a ae _ traffic. we You can help yourséit to é a safe os _, Christmas by. keeping a list ‘of oil telephone numbers for fire, "apes police, ambulance and: other = | emergency services beside your. . telephone during the busy holi-. - day season. - Telephone traffic is extremely t heavy at.this time of year, and especially on Christmas Day.: - B.C. Tel's full operator siaff- will be at work during the holi- days, but you may find it diffi- eult -to reach an operator... “your : telephone, especially dur quickly because of the heavy — ; ing the holiday | Beason. . Make up. your. own. Mee ie: you “wish” ee But whatever you do, be sure to ‘keep your emergency service, -fiumbers handy;; just in sane As a result, it may be necessary in case of emergency to find . and dial the appropriate emerg-. : ency service number directly.