By BRENDA DALGLISH GOVERNMENT might. be considered. After that. point he | said you could spend a lot | reliable source. ASSISTANCE “We'll have to wait and | cannot be sure of what will | of money looking for water | thquakes can __ shift In Your Friendly Sidney Safeway St The permanent pipeline | the basic costs - will be Provincial and_ federal | see,’’ he said. happen. He’said.there were | and never finding it or even | derground faults and dry up Sates In R “ i ie ihilee Only ore, to supply water to the three | apportioned between the | government money to help Central Saanich will be | other rivers that covld be | if you did find it-there was | a - well overnight, Sales In Retail Quantities Only. : wed municipalities of the three municipalities by the | fund the expensive project |: faced with the problem of | diverted into the watershed no assurance it would bea | Cumming. northern peninsula is — — oe eee e erate _ Wednesday, June 8, 1977 Permanent pipeline to progressing faster than it . may appear to those waiting at the end of the tap. The Saanich Peninsula Water Commission recently committed another one and one-half million dollars for the purchase of pipe for the 4 99 i It is designed to assist | might provide some | OTHER ALTERNATIVES Fabrie &S tore ine. he commission | to carry the greatest burden: projects such as obtaining a |. assistance. The commission did have members decided to move | of the line. If the costs were | supply of water. alternatives to building the Boneless Beef quickly on. the purchase | to be divided on a 50 per The fund.would pay three PERMANENT SUPPLY pipeline. Some, for REST SEES OC ACPO CT * Sirl in Ti j because. they hoped for a | cent population/50 per cent | quarters of the annual debt After the peninsula | example, deep well drilling, on thy good __ price from | assessment . basis North | Charges over the equivalent hooks with the Greater | had -the possibility of CHA NNEL 10 | *& Bottom manufacturers - because: Saanich who has very few of three mills of each year’s Victoria Water District and costing less as well. THURSDAY f Round - there are no major pipelines | Vater users (only about one | COSts. This is only on debts spends several million According to Ken's § ak Rump in the works at the moment. quarter of Sidney’s) would dollars to bring water from | Drilling Company of — : As Jim) Cumming, chair- man: of. the commission said, ‘‘ When those northern pipelines start: to go the manufacturers won’t even be civil to us.’ This latest expenditure i is THE REVIEW peninsula progressing rapidly — _ Abundance of clean water for Saanich peninsula users Capital Regional District. If the costs of. the pipeline were to be -based on a consumption basis, Central Saanich, which has a large | number of ~ agricultural users would be the heaviest water user and would have be carrying an amount equal to the other two municipalities. It is claimed that it is not unfair to charge on .a population/assessment of bringing water to the peninsula. is a_ possibility many. commission members are counting on. Currently, there is a provincial funding program that might be made available to the peninsula. incurred on at least a 20 year term. Chris Woodward, the assistant deputy minister of municipal affairs assigned by Hugh Curtis to the water commission -thought such funding would be a strong having a supply of water for agricultural uses and there are. at least two . federal programs through the Agriculture and Rural Development Act and Department of Regional Economic Expansion that miles away how long will we continue to have water? Is the Sooke watershed, in fact; a bottomless pit? Not according to Ron Upward of the GVWD but it will be sufficient to last into the but because there is a law in existence that will not allow an area to hold a water source in reserve for future use, he could not be sure they will still be free when the need arose. Colwood, wells of 2,000 feet or deeper might have solved the water problem for at least enough time for the population to grow to size’ more. capable of handling the high costs “Chez Cloth i as no Ordinary 7:00 p.m. Peninsula Scene. Toastmistress Installation. 8:20 p.m. — Sports — Little League and Men’s Softball, 9:30 p.m. The Military Career of General Canada Gr \ nae George Pearkes. : added to the bill of | basis because even if a| possibility. He said, “I st century until the | involved. They suggested . two million dollars that has resident is not on the water | wouldn’t be surprised if it pipeline is paid for. several deep wells scattered 10:10 pom. Sermonette with the Meverenc Cut from Boston -. already been committed for | system his property in-| was approved for the Upward estimates the | around the peninsula at the C. Barker of the Sidney P entecosta Style Butts. other expenses. Before the |. creases in value because of ra a : the question the Minister of | which. was just installed. quarters. million | mark. | with the Capital Regional " " : A. computor study is | Municipal. Affairs may | Woodward said, because Right now. it: serves a | District. engincers, thought co ; : being carried out this | adjudicate the problem and | water supply is an area the population’ of . about | deep well drilling was avery Lucerne ‘ Ma nor House summer to determine the | handdowna solution. government favours it | 205,000. unpredictable business. He SD LA pipeline can be completed rough estimates of what it will cost give the figure of nine million dollars. best route for the pipeline | to take. The water: system will be. gravity fed. but ‘several ~ booster . pumps along the way will maintain “the pressure and assist: the. the assured water supply. If the commission can not reach an agreement on peninsula.’’ It is also: possible some assistance might be given for the temporary pipeline Sooke water supply. will serve the Greater Victoria area until the population Teaches the half to three: ~ Millions committed: cost of likely less than a million dollars. . Commission - ‘Jim Cumming, chairman, agreeing T ‘emporary water line opera. June a # Church, Get 2 8x10" and 2) 5x7” plus 8° wallet photos! Fresh or Frozen - ilk Federally Inspected. Page Prices Effective: Wed. to Sat., — June 8-11 Meat — Plies — : You pay this depesit when water. “over” pills.“The cwete ya 8 Assorted ~ Frozen. Assorted. “determine the ideal route la 6b Ik. ed Then you pay the - : Flavours 8 oz. Pkg. “and | route details _.much “cost f ormu y et to e fi na [Ze sortase potas. 9 9.98 zeeasier than having the: Saanich peninsula | ‘it’ was’ becoming - more | the Dean: Park distributing ‘can begin this summer. Your total we ie ous thathermatical ‘residents will be assured of | difficult to filter the lake | system’ which will allow | At the meeting Sidney. fH . forest 10. 96 aor “ ee ' suDr , commissioners :asked for a. x calculations: After study a cleari water supply as the. | water. water to.feed. through: to i during the summer’ months the engineers working for the.-commission « hope «to have. route will be choseri keeping | “not only the perfect system’ in view. but also considering : the economic. feasibility .of using the existing system as ‘much as possible. ‘At the. last. ‘commission ‘completed: = the: “computor model and will be temporary . by-pass ‘water line bringing Sooke Lake reservoir water will be officially. “opened. by ‘municipal affairs‘ minister nections :‘on.. Beaver , Road near the south end of Beaver Lakes)” Commissioners, ‘earned that Elk ‘Lake is still two feet below “normal -and because of ene. and weeds Lake ’ “Due . to” Sooke Lake water, quality will be improved to peninsula users _ and.the immediate problem is to increase quantity. learned of: bids: received to “hook up: »Sandover: Well, -oné of the Dean Park units. The well: would be hooked ‘to the current: water system together with a bypass into. | Commissioners. also parts of Sidney. ~- Commission ... members changes’ to». made ‘current . pipeline.:system ..to “permanent:30 inch‘diameter |. - Martindale Road. The right of way is: approved for this further. agreed that various | in’. the: “stated bids had ‘been: called | . forthe first-section of the line between Elk Lake and: section — and construction. ‘when the permanent supply was. available... representatives said... the the simplest billing method. issue. ‘discussion. of: water. costs: Sidney. population” and assessment; “An “executive: ‘committee ™ owas: struck: to. study. and. report “on. the water: cost. “ Editor’ s , Noie: Thanks to: \ Ene Paap Odes On 7 \ (a As: Shown -—— “ \ Satisfaction Guaranteed \ or or Deposit: Refunded “FRIDAY, JUNE 10. & SATURDAY, JUNE te ~ ROBINSON STORES ee Paneer ota ee. (° Mtigh’ Curtis “Thursday, “One solution is, the ‘in-| simplify: the: ‘Metering. and | formula: * was. ‘Most. ace: * You get.2 sets a Photos, 2 poses! aoe : rome thecomnission. June 9... stallation of ~ a‘. booster. delivery of water and that:a’ ceptable. ce eS pee ne sed ane “ ince rari cit oo a Infe ; hen ean Peninsula’. water: com- - pump — half... _way up. the |-10.-per cent’ line..loss |: Regional “board. ad: Mah doles el eesti n orma te - od i be boa ‘| missioners. learned ‘of. the |. pipeline: which will increase vallowance: ‘be . made: until-| ‘ministrators. suggest a: flat. © All'ages welcome—children ard adults! ip Putor, or th iy inclu sis |. ceremony ~ at: the’ May -- '31-|- the*pressure‘and up supply:}more ~ ‘data: “could: be water: rate: -on. delivery: atia™: ” $1 extra pet person: oF oa: ‘holds. yee CELan's. O ¢ present sys em. “meeting and: it” will take | to ‘the: peninsula’ by. carte ee acquired for guidance. os) ) price. per: thousand gallons + Fast deliver —prolessic al juality! : : Sonne soaked tne : place at ‘the water *con- | each day. |)" A’ report to. the meeting | as...being administratively. ee ye Hote oa 2323 BEACON AVE., SIDNEY Saanich Peninsula “Water. meeting the question was” Commission ‘chairman Jim’ PM. to 5 PM. ts raised about’ how. the Seturdoy taf Pas 2 Putaqrenbers- Hears “ty Ae te VP “skyle rk ‘: The “1. Feference.- for. . the ’ municipality being charged pipeline would be paid for. acts .as.-the terms. of -com- mission and: which “have been agreed provincial government and “the. three: municipalities suggest. a---cost.. sharing , formula... of... each -- on a basis of.50 per cent by census population and: 50 __ Per cent .. by “values. Although -this appears to be the only formula in the letters patent . which’ to’ by. the’ assessment ; A new. mini- -pumper -truck - outfitted: as a rescue unit will enter the arsenal of “equipment . available to Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department within a “month, Fire Chief Bruce “Elvedaht says. the”. four wheel. drive. vehicle ‘is a pumper which is sent into areas where the big pumper can't -reach such as on beaches: to : douse which gel out of hand or fires. ¢ S. has new mini-pumper_ otherwise: ‘inaccessible Gres such as on the: side of a mountain, . - ~ Theo new: equipment has a generator and light attached for night time work, ‘' We've used the lighting system at fires and accidents and it has worked out well so far;"’ he said. Elvedahl ‘said the vehicle was purchased in: December at-a-cost of $21,000 and still is in-the process of trial and: error to: determine: how it piece. ‘of can be best utilized: “The unit: isn’t: ‘com- pletely, outfitted and.it will: remain in’ then“ out. of service until we determine the correct ‘equipment 10 ‘install: on it to ensure its “optimum efficiency” as ca rescue unit,” he explained, Elvedahl said the fire department would be holding’ an. open ‘within the month to let the public view the new rescue unit. house - preparing this article. - SALE | “Cumming for notes used in: brietay Put + - Cragmont_ | 7 Instant. | 660 g. size 1" a ; : 8 Grain : 7 Plus © A taste treat. 24 OZ. Sliced oat PRICES “AND LASTING | ~ FINISH " letters . patent,» some commission members argue it does not. apply: to. the permanent line, They claim . the costs of the pipeline. ‘should be charged for ona — § consumption basisy. those Who are on the water system paying for: the cost of bringing out the permanent Wipeline, “Tte-should be“noted that aes eos toys setPawseotarirvneris tat attr magmueers wpgemansy verter rr ianelteluh hiowiambateas | PENINSULA RECRZATION COMMISSION ‘Activities Calendar All recreation information = 656« 72 71... ~ Community Recreation brochures: will. be available on. -or-about June 14 - § from the Peninsula Recreation Office, July 4 to August-24 programmes In- H clude a wide variety of activities for all ABCs. Advance registration. will be held: a . : | from: 10am: to4p.m,- 0 the jaonntssfon how 7 hk , Hine 23 --- Deep Cove and N, Saanich Schools > individual < municipalities.” lune 24: sr iroenaledes & Sidney Schools - “+ will charge “their residents dune 25 = Beacon Plaza Mall. ; . because ie is-up to: each Ge “The Sad Princess"; ‘an annual dance performance put on by the Peninsula. Daas council to determine that ff Dance School students, Tickets available: at Sanscha -Hall and Peninsula’ OLohut eis talkirig about how ‘Recreation office, Performances June.19.and June 20 at Sanscha Hall, : a Binkley & Dolnkel, Puppet: ‘show: for pre- “schoolers, about safety. and i mane ~ | dD warning symbols, will be performed Tues., June 21 ontside at Sanscha. mall: aie, RENTWOOD: | Two performances: Ages 3-5, 10a. m.} Ages 4-6, 1am i me , oa Pe arcan | fo! DARN cveresr eet FY ST. AG. NEWS : , . Lo, “Information Rooth-at Parkland School, June 13 to June 17, 12 noon to 1 A pa. And at. Ny Saanich School June 20-24, 12 noon to Ipoam. Drop by and ; help Us set Up summer programmes you willenjoy, S 'Blections of Executive Officers’ — June is election month, Names of. f nominees should be handed in to Angie Boutin, Shawna McLoughlin or Tina | Dogwart before June 17th. For further info phone 656-4206, Jet yoy pledye sheets for Dance A Thon from Angie Boutin, lis | JA.M, = ‘Jobs Are Money" — to volunteer: or for more ‘info hang 656-, 127) or 656- A206, . —_ BO Wed, June 8 = Rap on Rape, 7:30 J my at Sidney Elementary Schou) y Gym, parents and youth welcome, Gym Programme cancelled. ° Thurs, June 9 —~ —~ Clubhouse open 6:30 « 9:30. 0 co ' Grade. a j Size 56's NG | W. Saanich Rd. 6521711 ISALE ENDS JUNE 18th) ok Red See US. Th, June 10° Clubhoute closed, Dance x Thon.” ny Gite needing * Romaine . A iranspartation please meet at Clubhouse arBp.m, se Your. ~ before: you Sat., June 1) = Clubhouse open 4 p.m. +1} p.m, Choice ea... - Sun, June 12 Clubhouse open 12 noon to 4 p.m, and Tp. m, 109 n m,.. ke te cc My buy or sell. anything , .Mon,, June 13 = Clubhouse open 6:30 to 9:30-p., m, N. Saanich School I Gym 7:30 to, 9:30). moo | oes ee was Medi Nou peepee te 02 Ladin ih gil Us a covey a 'DANADA. war WWAV LIMIT Od i )