Serving Central Saanich, North Saanich, the Town of Sidney, and the Gulf Islands SIXTY-FOURTH YEAR, NO. 50 Wednesday, December 15, 1976 THIS YOUNG LAD needed help from father | to put his decoration in Sanscha Hall Christmas party. Council Encounters F owl | Problem With Gift Vouchers The Sidney Volunteer Firemen asked Monday “night that they be given turkey vouchers by the town this Christmas but no one will be receiving them this year. The 20 staff members at the municipal hall, who have traditionally received $25 turkey coupons will not be stuffing any birds this Christmas unless they buy them themselves. At last) week’s com- mittee meeting council members agreed to propose to council that the stalf receive vouchers but ata Monday night's council meeting fire committee chairman Alderman Jim Lang reported that the volunteer firemen wanted them too, Vhere followed a debate concerning problem, “TE othink the proposal to provide the municipal stat with turkeys is validy’? said Ald. Ross Martin, who went on to sas that while the Hiremen give “excellent service they are asking that they be CAP by BRENDA DALGLISH The peninsula ap- proached the goal of an abundant water supply when Sidney and Central Saanich oat separate council meetings agreed lo the amended letters patent reqnired to vive the Capital Region Board authority foooset up oa willer COMM UsSION, North Saanich Ald. George Westwood and former chairman of the Saaniel) Peninsula Water headed the fowl ] * treated as employees of the town,” He outlined the fact that special grants for equipment and the firemen’s association are given by the town as well as a party for them in the spring. Ross concluded that he did not feel he wanted to- be pushed into feeling they must give turkeys to the firemen itlso, Lang countered, however, that it was the general con- census at the fire meeting that firemen should be granted the coupons, “Tis asmall gratuity for the wmount they give us...we get a very good service from the fire brigade for the dollar value.” Ald. Gib Baal agtreed but Stressed that the firemen are volunteers, “They are members of an elite group in this town — | domt think a turkey should make any difference. 1 think we have made a mistake in giving away any turkeys at a? “The faxpayers,’? said Baal, “gave ous their money to operate the town,,.not to hand out gifts.” Ald. Bob Watlaee brought ip the fact that there are “many other people around town who are equally deser- ving as the fireman’? He cited the museum and other Volunteer state, “This is vetting out of hand ITAL REGION COM Committee said, H's a great step) forward,’’ North Saanich — had passed the letfers patent previously, According {0 West- wood going through the Cupital Regional Board will be an advantage Hecuuse the lepal Mechanisins required will not be as com- plicated and the board’s stall and faccilities will be available to the Water commission, RECLINA-ROCKER" So nice to come home to Christmas after Christmas after Christmas! Financially,’ he elaimed, arguing that if the town were lo give turkeys to firemen as well the bill would soar above $1,000. “Wtois abundantly clear,” according to Ald. Jerry ‘Tregaskis, “that if we go along with this we will get more and more requests for gratuities.’’ He pointed out that the staff are already earning high union Wages, Martin insisted that — his fellow council members were disphiying a “narrow way of looking at the operation of the town.’ He said that) what bothered him about giving turkeys to the firemen was that the town was being ‘tasked to give,”? The motion to give turkeys to the firemen and staf workers was defeated with only Martin and mayor Peter Mialeoln in favour of what Maleolm termed ‘the turkey delight.” Central Saanich council gave theit volunteer firemen a banquet cartier this vear to the tune of $998 and will give them Cliatstmas turkey vouchers for a total cost to the municipality of S800, just the f right spot during, Saturday morning’s Hundreds Enjoyed Saturday Visitation Of Santa Claus Christinas meant fun for all ages at Saturday’s festivities sponsored by The Peninsula Players, North Saanich and Sidney Chamber of Commerce and — Peninsula -Commission. Youngsters gathered at Sanscha Hall in the morning to whisper in Santa’s car and gleefully squeal and giggle during the Peninsula Player’s performance of a scene from ‘Sir Slob and The Princess.’”’ Three Christmas trees were beautifully decorated with the children’s own creations. After his stop at Sanscha, Santa moved on to Deep Cove Elementary School, Six hundred twenty five youngsters enjoyed the treats handed out at both locations. Evening’s entertainment for the adults was a delightful program at) Sanscha Hall attended by 120 people. Chuck Harvey and Vivian Wallace were M.C.'s for the evening whiefh began with the melodious voices of the Saanich District Choir con- ducted by MI. Witter with Mrs. Ursula Thomas, organist. SIDEWALKS REQUESTED Sidney council received a request fromy EE. Redding Mondity nist ote install sidewalks and streetlights on MeDonald Park Road between MISSION According to Ald, Miatelaurin, Donald the one Central Saanich couned) member to vole against approving the tellers: patent: poing through the Regional Board concerned hind because the commission was tithing the final authority away fron the municipality and the taxpayer. dle was unhappy the letters patent did nol require large expendifures he approved by referendum, The deters patent ois oa reqhiest ta) the provincial roverninent foo empower the Capital Repional Board to set Up a commission to supply the Central water needs of Ardwelland Resthaven, Council voted to approach North Saanich on a cost Sharing proposal since the road borders that municipality also. NE STEP Simich, North Saanieh and Sidney along — speeified guidelines, Woowas certain’ of those specified puidelines — that necessitated Dennis Young, chairman oof the Capital Repional Board and Chris Woodward, assistant deputy minister of municipal affairs, to attend the Central Saanieh special council meeting held Thursday night, In particular couneil members questioned the two men about formula stated in the letters patent for meeting any deficit incurred, Young explained oa formula was Recreation “XMAS TREES FOR SALE by Sidney Scouts & Guides at "the Scout Hall, Bevan & 3rd. St. Judy Johnson, accompanied by Donna Nutini, sang a solo. Peninsula Players per- formed a scene from their fanciful -play and the Village Squires sang barber shop style. “ After the program § the audience enjoyed a wine and cheese party, met the new Sidney Mayor, Dick Leigh, and new regional director, Jerry Tregaskis.. Eric Sher- wood, unsuccessful candidate for mayor, proved himself a good sport when he heartily congratulated the winners then cheerfully took part in the fun by playing Christmas carols on the piano accompanied by many carolers. The evening was pronounced a resounding success by everyone there. Central Saanich Council was informed at their meeting Monday of a logging operation soon to take place on land in the area bounded by Mount Newton Cross Rd. on the south, Haldon Rd. on the west and the Thompson Rd. access on the east. Central Saanich has no estrictions or regulations regarding logging in the municipality. . So, although council generally agreed with Ald. Dave Hill who said, “I’m not at all happy with this,’’ they had no choice in the matter. According to Frank Rainsford, who represented Dartmouth Investment Ltd the firm proceeding with the logging, the logging operation would use patch and selective logging methods. The firm is planning to take two and a half milliow board feet of timber in the whole operation. But the first year’s removal will amount to about a million board feet. They estimated that would mean about 10 logging truck-loads per day, a Rainsford — suggested the land would possibly be used for subdivision some time in the future. It would not be developed now because “frankly, they don’t think the market is right.”? said Rain- sford. He also stated “It is not our intention to clear cut.” The information was presented to council beecause it was a matter of public concern and because the firm was willing to listen to suggestions about the route the Dick Leigh Wins Mayoralty Election Dick Leigh, a Sidney alderman, was elected mayor Saturday with a two to one margin over his opponent Eric Sherwood. Leigh, a retired Air Canada shop superintendent, received 1,107 votes to Sherwood's 538, “Pin just gathering myself together after the cleetion, ’'m thinking about the committee appointments and my LOSER TO required by the municipal act 1 assure investors of their repayment, Ald, George MacFarlane stated that Central Saanieh was “predominantly a farming area” and that he would like to see that recognized in’ the Jetlers patent, He said the ares supplied food for the region and he Hoped farmers. sup- plying that food would be given an agricultural rate Cor the water they use for irripation, He also pointed out that water used for irrigation would not need 10 be “the finely- polished water used for We have one of the largest selections of chairs available, in a style to compliment your home. Priced from 169% inauguridl speech,’ Sidney's new mayor, said Jerry Tregaskis was running against Sherwood for Regional Board Director and automatically won the position when Sherwood lost the race for mayor, There were 4,189 eligible voters, 39 per cent of them turned outat the polls, MANAGIN domestic consumption.” Sidney passed the amended lellers patent without discussion, GS. Login, Sidney Town Clerk, explained the procedure how that approval has been gained by all three councils, The commission will have 1 members: the regional board director from each council, a second — representative from “ach council, a member ap- pointed from and by the Board of ‘Trustees of each of the three waterworks distriets and two members appointed by the Regional Board from the residents of the par- Butler Brothers Machine Shop | 6981 KAST SAANICH ROAD STA BLISHED 1912 “I’m Not At All Happy With This!” By BRENDA DALGLISH logging trucks would use through the municipality. Council was concerned about what the logging might do to residents of the area; particularly = farmers. Ald. George MacFarlane mentioned 4 former logging operation site 652-1121. 1S CENTS Dave Hill which caused flash floods the winter and dried up wells in the summer for some of the surrounding residents, North Saanich has logging restrictions designed to prevent desecrating the land being logged. Don’t Bank On This The Sidney Review con- lacted the regional office of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Vancouver this week after receiving reports that the chain might be opening a branch in Sidney. R.J. Esau, marketing manager for the bank, said ina telephone interview that “we are looking at the area and some proposals are being considered,’? “But each year we look for expansion possibilities and we are also looking at a number of other places on Island.” Asked if the Nova Scotia, Bank was considering the site where Sidney Hardware is now located at 2407 Beacon, he said, ‘twe are not negotiating on any property in Sidney.” The store’s Owner-manager W.d.) Granfield was asked whether the bank officials had contacted him to negotiate on the property and his reply was, ‘no comment,”’ Vancouver LL Sea SPS SSS yHYSRSASNSRATLSSNTNN REVIEW IN ERROR OVER GOLF COURSE SUB-DIVISION An error was inadvertently made in last week’s issue of The Review that has caused some concern among local golfers. In the story. it-was stated there was a 21-lot subdivision planned for Ardmore Golf | Course and this, fortunately, is not the case. The DuTemples, who have owned the golf course for many years, pointed out to us that the property involved is no longer a part of the course and golfing will continue as always. Our apologies to the DuTemples and Ardmore patrons for the . misun- derstanding. POWER OUTAGES ANGER RESIDENT Sidney resident Murray ‘Vodd is powerful angry. He outlined why in a letter to B.C. Hydro Chairman Robert Bonner ina letter dated Dee. 11. Todd calls the hydro service provided to this area as ‘inept’? and cited the fact that in spite of mild, calm, stable weather in) the last recent months, we have experienced three power outages totalling approximately five hours,” in the last 10 days, And, “this after only one average windstorm,”” “| have lived in seven other communities in this province and never had to.cope with the irrituting, © frustrating, and persistent: outages endured in this town for what will be my third winter.” Todd went on to say that there is more at stake than just his own comfort and. con- venience. He pointed businesses suffer, gas-stations cannot pump gas, stores are forced to close and old age Pensioners in rest homes suffer’ badly. Todd said he has spoken toa Sidney alderman and both mayorally candidates, as well as areca MLA Hugh Curtis, “In summation, | feel the service to the Sidney area is Inadequate and has been for an undeceplable length of time. “The present government believes in the principles of pay as you go and fair value for money spent, Well so do 1. So, ‘out that in response to B.C. Hydro’s eilous disregard for my comfort and safety boam deducting two dollars for every hour of power outage from my next bill,” “So fan the $10," he said, tab stands at PENINSULA WATER licipating municipalities, These members will be appointed in Jantary when the other municipal appointments are omade, After the com- mission members are an- nounced they are free to hold the first meeting, OPTIONS KEPT OPEN Repional Board Directors from each council are the only commission members known at the present The lime, They are George Westwood, North Saanich; Dave Hill, Central Saaniehs and Jerry Trepaskis, Sidney, Westwood said he “wanted to keep every possible option open when it comes to looking for wa new water sonree for the future.’’ Some oof the possibilities that Westwood was aware of were: to desalinize sea water ata cost of about one dollar per thousand, 0 drill deep. wells, to use the Dunean watershed by con- necting main through — the Saanich Inlet to use Sooke water by a main coming out wither the Pat Bay Highway or possibly the middle of the peninsula ata raugh cost ef $1,82 per thousand, XMAS LAY-AWAY with EASY TERMS — FREE DELIVERY ISLAND , FURNITURE MART 2513 BEACON AVE., SIDNEY | 656-3724 | OPEN TILL 9:00 FRIDAYS