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document the evolution of the school system in West Vancouver, and have ah'eady proved useful to groups organizing class reunions and schools celebrating anniversaries. In January, Veronica met with School District Superintendent Geoff Jopson to present the school district with a copy of the final finding aid. Valerie Traff Reports on Twanee Joseph’s Speech Twanee Joseph of the Squamish Nation in North Vancouver spoke to our West Vancouver Historical Society general meeting on the evening of Wednesday, March 22"**. Part of his presentation was an enthusiastic account of the part a Squamish Council member. Chief Gibby Jacob, played in the Turn Winter Games opening ceremony. That the First Nation is a lively and forward-looking culture is being increasingly understood. They are reaching out for partnerships in the ambitious plans they have for the Olympic Games to be held here in Vancouver in 2010. On being questioned he described the pros and cons of living in a Reserve. “Somehow fine aboriginal athletes need to be encouraged to leave the security of their families”, to come to centres where they could be trained to take part in International Games. Joseph received a vibrant applause after his talk and was asked several pertinent questions. This very professiona speaker gave us a most satisfying hour. West Van Pioneer Buried Yesterday Mary Sabina (Sibbie) Small, a West Vancouver resident for more than 50 years, was buried yesterday in Capilano View Cemetery. She died unexpectedly June 6 in Lions Gate Hospital of a heart attack. Canon F.A. Ramsey officiated at the funeral. A leader in many community organizations, she received three citations in 1967. The Municipality of West Vancouver gave her a citation and medal fot her outstanding contributions to the community. The Chamber of Commerce presented her with its good citizew award and she received a Centential medal for outstanfing community service. She was bom in Brecken, Ontario on Octo. 28, 1888. In 1917 she maiTied Bill Small in Akron, Ohio, the home of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Small came to West Vancouver in 1919 and, except for a sort period at first, they lived at 2047 Fulton Avenue. Mr. Small died in 1946 and was buried in Capilano View Cemetery. She was made a life member of the Duncan Lawson Chapter of the I.O.D.E. She was regent for 14 years.