PAGE SIX THE REVIEW Wednesday, November 17, 1971 ACCEPTING. THE ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP for team jumping is Andy Barrie, owner of the three i winning horses. The Central Saanich jumping team Paulette Tellier, competed. November 7.against four. teams. from other Island points at the Echo Valley Farm of C.C. Carpenter. Team members pictured .above are Joan Barrie and Jill Young. DEEP COVE PARENTS VOLUNTEER HELP A roster of parents available to help with remedial reading and offering special skills has been compiled by Deep Cove elementary school Parents’ Association. Chairman of the volunteer help committee is Rubymay Parrott who organized the roster which supplies at least three people every day to help with remedial reading. Children with learning dif- ficulties benefit from the one-to- one relationship and. Mrs.. Joan McKinnon principal, is pleased with their help. Parents with special skills or intérests such as Indian art, biclogy or chess have listed their readiness to heip teachers when required. The committee evolved from a OAKS POULTRY FARM FARM FRESH EGGS BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL STORES IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. ane GOOD SELECTION OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN.. ee (& > wa Fee ny? ee Sidney ry Goods OFFERS © meeting. called to evaluate educational objectives. at which . parents. voiced. concern about crowded classrooms and offered to help overburdened teachers. 880 DOWNEY RD DEEP COVE, SIDNEY 656-2485 CRACKED AND OFF-GRADE EGGS Free Manure available at farms. WANTED: Used egg cartons of our brand, Ic each, Bring them: to our farm. FROM SANTA FOR THE CHILDREN aa HOLIDAY. DRESS-UPS . 3 Glamour by the Yard, Holiday Fabrics, Glittery Brocades, Presenting the trophy is Mrs. G. Reeson. Individual team members also placed first, second and third in Velveteens, Lurex Crimpolenes...others WRAP UP 4 MERRIER CHRISTMAS the Fault and Out competition. . Peninsula Hi istory . “By Bea Bond . ” Scarcely more ‘than a stone’ S ‘throw’ from the shore of North. “Saanich, ina small bay shown on the map as Tsehum Harbor: and | more’commonly known as Shoal’ ‘Harbor, lies a small island. It was» - covered: with “evergreens and ~ -arbutus in those early days when. Donald McDonald first:< purchase it, along with a total of - 370: acres,’ from: John (Dutehy) went heavily j in debt and, almost gave up.in despair. until they struck gold anda very. rich ~ strike at that. It was known as the Discovery Claim on’ Lightning | Creek. In 1871 he journeyed back -to Seotland to marry, the girl.he ‘had ‘left. behind,» returning to - Victoria in 1872 and in the ‘spring -. of 1873 came out to North Saanich and purchased the area known as » ~ Resthaven ‘and’ the AL . Bay Subdivision. . “In the early seventies, ‘William Rk. Armstrong came to ‘North ‘Saanich and purchased part of the McDonald farm. He was a wheelwright by trade and made ~ some of the first: wagons: that “negotiated the bumpy trails. of North Saanich, He saw the island _. forming part of his land.as an " {nconvenient part of the property for. farming. The “Armsatrongs.. « made no use of this ttle island and it changed hands a number of. times, In. 10124. group. of. Vie- -torlans looked over this, island - ~~ and realized it was an ideal site: Saanich shore. their ‘investment: for ‘war drums ‘were Pouncing and money was ‘| menced, the property was taken cand. used as a: “ convalescent "| hospital for. wounded soldiers. lt vis.very: interesting” to. note that many of the. -ex-sérviceme _who “this ee upon: their. tee 7 acquired by: the: ‘Seventh-day ~ Adventist: Church and. ‘a general «Rest Haven Since with certain facilities for medical: treatment. They bridged the narrow ‘strip: of: water. which: separated” it. from the North The original structure was ‘erected by ‘the Island Building and Investment Co. Ltd. It would: seem that. the shareholders did: not receive too great a return on tight. - fos “When” ‘World War. t com- over by the’ federal government. an: 1921, *Rest.“Haven- was ‘hospital — and: sanilarium, operation. was introdued.. Dr. AW. Truman “was ~ the first: Equipment and Personnel were at. Bowness. Park,: Calgary. She came by boat from Nanaimo. for two ‘weeks, ‘school was operated at the hospital. ' “In 1949" Rest ‘Haven was ap: proved under the Hospital Act, Peninsula in accordance with the provisions of the B.C, Hospital Insurance Service. Care: is provided .in medical, surgical, and obstetrical departments, Hundreds of Jocal residents can vouch for the excellent care and attention given. them. at’. this claim seeing the frat day of their lives there, It is to be hoped that Ba e ve for aluxury hotel or country club, Your Per “Order Wolly for: shipping - manent Ch ristmas: Arrangements, Holly Wreathes and Swage Arrange for Flowers aly ys Medical . Director of ‘the in-, stitution. transferred from Bethe! hospital . } . First patient to.be admitted to the hospital after its change of -hands” was: Mrs. Isabell Cowie, and was admitted on. 31st. December, 1921, remaining there — From 1922 to. 1936: a nursing: and has since served the Saanich: hospital; many residents can also its service to tha people of the — for many years to come. A fancy. not too distant future, but there will still be nostalgic feelings ‘staff. | Saanich Peninsula may continue: new hospital is promised in the: towards this historic building and the fine’ service offered by. its TRAFFIC LINE MARKINGS The Provincial. Government: Motor-Vehicle - Branch... has recently announced that a change in traffic line markings will go into effect immediately to con- form with standards. being adopted by most Provinces and. States in North America. “Yellow lines: will separate traffic ‘flaws in ‘opposite .direc- tions; -white lines will separate. traffic moving in the same direction; and solid yellow lines. wh Na oF ts eA wn ds hea qe wth ia hee te ule mths here oN nt inte ey, tens M a ey SHOP FROM HOME 652-2131 (Save on TEN EX) ‘FLOWERS F OR ANY OCCASION Brentood Florist & Garden Shop| mn} (W. Saanich ON Great Wrapping and ie Tudor H Gift Shoppe f _ Oper MONDAY = SATURDAY 9:20 - 5:30 , E Sidney Pi a 2529 Beacon Ave. i th ss. ! the Ca eh Be oe We ae Se “SIDN EY’S _ = Cai, AL a ; RRa ALAR) GEES COMPLETE a ‘\ BS ( A on INCLUDING CHILDREN’S TOYS - GAMES - STOCKING FILLERS! Selection of Christmas Cards ~ Trimmings! .... Christmas Shopping NOW! yb Eby cab! QUALITY CAKES, . - PASTRIES, SREAD Mi a un “Fouae 4 ye My will indicate that. passing is not passing lines will be yellow and lane edge lines will be white. allowed. On two-lane highways. ‘the center line including solid no @ - PRETTY BLOUSES — MANY STYLES DRESSES FORMAL GOWNS PANT SUITS HOODED SWEATERS LINGERIE _DUSTERS_. STOCKINGS.... 2485 BEACON COME IN AND_ . 656- 3523 SURPRISED... any number of Program: that-w error ene, ~< : additional learrii WORKING TOG direct payments os he Training-ons el | GIFT CENTRE do vour The foundat ois the previous! “commurut ye pro WORKING TOG Obviously: t Mepeby gy fae We bet igh Ria ie aaah cg SP ap gle t pie tes a's ‘SPORTING. Go, in evr os the Home of the Sportsmen ae “The Federal Government is putting 498° million dollars: te work, through a series” > of specific programs: io: help create jobs for. Canadians. This message @ is designed | to. give you program details. WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE INDIVIDUAL. -. We're encouraging you to act on your Own initiative ar through local government, - “local organizations and service groups to . come up with ideas for our Local Initiatives ~~ Frogram. For example, you.may wish to” develop a day care centre in your town or community a better place. There's also a Training-on-the- Job industry to expand opportunities for those who are unemployed or have little work If you have some basic expenence woos We've extended tha Canada Manpower | Training: Program to help provide you with “AND INDUSTRY — ‘There's a program Of tax incentiv es Or. . {ham to add trainees to ther stal(s he trainee get work experience that he Can Use in many JOOS. — WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE gg Re Os MUNICIPALITIES Program. This: will t people in your community who find them: ace ee fee, oo , solves unamploye . ee wey Bas : So will our Special Development Loans. Program that will finance new capital works ‘projects, We'll be speeding up mortgage approvals through the Central Mortgage and . \. Housing Corporation to get.homes, student. - housing and sewage treatment Projects | under. way, . » We also will be making loans to exhibi- ‘tion COMMISSIONS, boards and associations ~ to get-you working on rult- purpose fair and» trade buildings. 3 - WORKING TOGETHER WITH FEDERAL. WORKS On our level, we'll be working, to give you more job opportunities on maintenance © and improvement activities on Federal build- ings; transportation facilities; forest and park _ projects; and many others, WHERE IT ALL WORKS TOGET HER | The job starts at your Canada Man-> - power Centre. For advice and assistance on: me .o. any.of the programs thal you feel. apply to es M - | you Or your community, contact your local . ge. . oe Canada Manpower Centre, They'll be REDDY ETHER WITH BUSINESS to help you with all the information they nave... 2. When Canadians get involved together... Ganada WOIks : services that will make your: il Work through business and to employers lo encourage — CAL through — whee tob Program. This will , Manpower — Malned'onvre ahon of all municipal activily and Immigration —etlmmigration y Mantionad Local inibatives ca : : =. - moos help yo Support ana spur te jects that will awe jobs to ATU Meets OM aig. Myainte ETHER WITH THE PROVINCES oa 7 oe a ha municipal Leval initiatives — _ vot Program will tie in closely with the ProvINCAs. as ee . ee ea See Len Bland, Prop, Y40b Beacon Don't Be Caught Short 1a yvaway for Christmas Now! Ave, GAG Something for allthe aports-minded wee i i " rieg 7 a eee be 7 Veg bey Pt per Ee bi Se at ‘ vip Vag ae ath!