‘16 PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Andrea’s Esthetics has moved to a new location. Joining her is Louise, a registered reflexologist. Louise works Mondays only. They are welcoming their clients with a 10% discount during the month of November. be SIndrens Esthetics “e Avalon Beauty Concepts Louise * 656-0585 21-2227 James White Blvd Sidney BC — JURIED CRAFT SHOW grever Christy, | © Se Zz oo = hd Vi ‘ F nD a ace Sat. 10 am. - 5 p.m. & Sun. 10 am. - 4 p.m. - Bayside Middle School Re, fo Bees “1101 Newton Place, Brentwood Bay ae som = «Info: 544-2299 - ag 3S OVER 60 QUALITY ARTISANS. he “Enjoy junch in the dining room. Door Prizes... ADMISSION $2.00 . _ Laura Lavin "Peninsula News Review. si that is no longer grown here? gee §. For what.activity and famous event is Sydney Diekles i a & ‘Central: Saanich Volunteer “Fire Fighters recently re. ceived the go ahead from Central Saanich city council to be- gin construction on their 1,900 square foot museum build- ing. The new museum will house retired fire trucks and dis- -play the many treasured historical artifacts and items that ~-have been kept by the Department over the past 50 years. ~The Central Saanich Fire Fighter’s Historical Society has ° been successful in raising more than $142,000, so far, for the construction of the building, which will be situated on the corner of Wallace Drive and Mount Newton Cross Road. November 19 to 25 is Archives Week, designated as such by the Archives Association of British Columbia. The Saanich Pioneers’ Society maintains an extensive ~ archival record of the history of the Saanich Peninsula and some of the surrounding area. The society is taking the theme of the designated week — Community Archives in lIn the Salish *Sencoten” language, what is (he mean- jing of LAUWELNEW? . » When was the first School District -formed-on the ~ Peninsula, and who was the first chairman of trustees? 9 Name the three railways that previously operated on the Peninsula, and the well-known nickname for one of them? 7 4. What re “oast houses” and where were they located an the Peninsula? Who built them and what crop did he grow best known? =, There are presently post offices in Sidney, Saanichton and Brentwood, Name the post offices previously located’ -omthe Peninsula 4 7, When was Resthaven Hospital built, what was its un A usual location and what were its original purposes? ¥,, Which was the oldest Fire Department north of the Saanich border and who was its longest serving Chief? “museum which will also house an improved education area lost their lives during the department’s 50 year history. Mayor Wayne Hunter remarked, “They have putalotof [> ~ hard work and commitment into the fund-raising, especially ; ~ hope to have the building open for the occasion of their 50th How does your local | The Quiz: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 Fired up about history Volunteer Fire fighter and construction coordinator Forrest Owens and cham- pion fund raiser Bill East- aif gate are happy to get “l-. their hands on a $5,000 cheque from the District of Central Saanich cur- tesy of Mayor Wayne Hunter, for the construc- tion of the fire fighters museum. To donate to this worthy cause, or.for more infor- mation,. call Bii] Eastgate at 652-2578. LAURA LAVIN PHOTO Construction of the building had been delayed in the past when the Fire Fighter’s Historical Society was unable to se-- cure either federal or provincial grant money to build the to promote fire safety to youth and school groups that will visit the museum.» Coss: The museum will serve as a monument to past. service, as well asa memorial to active Volunteer Fire Fighters who Fulfilling Central Saanich Council’s pledge of $5,000 in light of the fact that they didn’t receive any grant money, . that’s a measure of their commitment to the project and our community.” ee Sg oe Thanks to the pledges and donations of the people of Central Saanich and the surrounding communities, the fire fighter’s are excited to have finally begun the project, and anniversary in August of 2001. iicwledue rate? BC: Preserving Local Memories — and putting it to the test. What do you know about local history? To find out, the Society has devised a quiz for our readers to answer.Give it a try, and email your answers to Norma Sealey’ at sealoch@telus.net, to The News Review at editorpr@vinews- group.com, or drop off your answers to the News Review office, 9726 First Street, Sidney. “The Saanich Pioneers’ Society is providing a book on lo- “al history to the winner, ant sesame wm ste renmnarnat tte pent mn 9. What small Saanich organization grew to encompass all of Vancouver Island and is still going strong? 10, What was Freeman King best known for, and what was his nickname? 11. What Peninsula structure was built as a rallying point to fight the evils of alcohol? . a 12, What Peninsula-related business was responsible for manufacturing aleohal? 13, Who were Brackman and Ker? et 14, When was the first Saanich Fair held and where was it held? 15, Whieh is the oldest churely on the Peninsula and when was it consecrated? mies MOE 16, When was the Pat Bay Airport built anid for what pur. posers ao ee ed Boss 17, When did the first Sidney-Anacartes ferry make ils ‘inaugural trip, and from where? FO San i et gg 1& Where was the first race track on the Peninsula To- cated? a Ee bee tal Eo TS BPN ree Sag Ee 19, Who owned the land where the Town of Sidney is now > Jocaled? 9), Name thy Peninsula’s greatest transportation. alae strophe, | : ae Moe, oo