News eo Sg SHIRLEY BURNSON is one of the local shooters concemed about the fate of their sport. pee Marksmen fear end is near for ranges by Randy Allen The Review The tip of the iceberg is how Peninsula trap shooting enthusi- asts see the controversy over a Cowichan Valley firing range. “It’s the beginning of the end for shooting ranges,” said Bill Bumson, a North Saanich resident who is an avid trap shooter. Burnson said if the Cowichan range is closed down because of the “bullying by the CVRD,” then it is only a matter of time before other ranges are forced to close. “It is a real problem,” said North Saanich Rod and Gun Club secretary Bernard Stewart. “They are even trying to limit the military range at Heals. “People are very, very anti- gun.” Stewart said the public and poli-. licians have a misconception of the gun clubs and the ranges. He said too many people don’t realize it is a fun and safe activity. ~The thing is, it’s a game for everybody in the family,” he said.. ~ And, it’s about as safe as walking across a golf course. “They have rules at the ranges which everbody has to abide by.” The major complaint against the firing ranges is the amount of noise from gun shots. It’s a prob- lem residents near the military’s Heals rifle range in the Durrance Lake area have complained about. They don’t want increased noise during the Commonwealth Games in 1994. “People are being told there will be increased noise levels,” said intemational trap shooter Gil Car- michael. “Actually,” he said, “It’ll be HOUSE DESTROYED Continued from Page Al “It was just a disgusting mess,” Rosequist said. Damage was estimated at over $10,000. “Unprovoked destruction of people’s property is disgusting.” The residential house is not the only victim of vandals recently. The Ellehammer property near the Pat Bay Highway has been vandalized recently and three schools in the Sidney area have been vandalized several times in recent weeks. “We discuss the same thing almost weekly,’’ Rosequist said. “I’m not sure people are getting the message that there’s a real problem with youth crime.” Persons with information about incidents of vandalism are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 386-8477. PROPERTY TAXES Continued from Page Al $28.61 more than $418.96 paid in municipal property taxes last year. For every $1,000 of assessment, * property owners will pay $4.4757 or 28.61 cents more than last year. The increase is the largest Sid- ney has had in the past three years; a factor that Ald. Ted Daly is prepared to live with. “I’m prepared to bite the bul- let,” he said. “I’m prepared to put my political career on the line.” The municipal tax does not include school taxes. Saanich North and The Islands Constituency CLIVE TANNER M.L.A. Residents of the Constituency are invited to visit or call their new office at #11 - 9843 Second Street (Marina Court, behind the Landmark) Sidney, B.C., V8L 3C7 Telephone: 656-0488 Fax: 655-4906 Open Monday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Other times by Appointment ‘Tim Zahar TODAY'S | REAL ESTATE quite a bit quieter, as a shotgun blast dissipates in the air a lot quicker. “It doesn’t echo,” added Car- michael in comparing shotguns to rifles. Stewart likens the problem to the situation surrounding airports. He said people know when they move near one, there is obviously going to be noise. He said the same applies to firing ranges. “These clubs were all established long before residen- tial areas.” : Cowichan Valley Regional Dis- trict member Jim Moir is willing to accept that point, but he wants restrictions on the number of days the range is used. “People have lost the enjoyment of their property from the noise levels,”? said Moir. So far North Saanich RCMP have not received complaints about the local range being too noisy. “We haven’t had any complaints around here recently that I know of,” said Sidney RCMP Cst. George Garbutt. “One time there were complaints about night shooting, but the club stopped doing that.” Garbutt said having the ranges is beneficial, as it gives people somewhere to shoot their firearms in a safe and controlled manner. That is the most important fac- tor for all concerned, he said. “They (ranges) are all well run and have a high regard for safety.” Arlene Davidsen Wednesday; April 29,1992 — A2 THIS SATURDAY ONLY | “THE BEAR PUB” TheReview INTERNATIONAL RECORDING STARS * YOU'VE GOT TO SEE THIS GROUP TICKETS $10.00 IN ADVANCE TRAVELODGE 656-1176 ( LEGENDARY COUNTRY DINING | Luncheon Tues. - Fri. 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