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We have successfully reduced our annual operating deficit froma high of S600 million in 1982, to the point where we will record a - profit this: fiscal year, for the first time in 30 years. Also unfair is Smith’s conten- tion that Canada Post should not advertise its success. We're proud of the steady progress we've made in improving the efficiency and reliability of our service —- and we're proud to tell our customers THE REVI VIE Ww 9781-2nd St, Sidney B.C. iell the difference between a cou- gar, a large dog, or a deer has been placed in question, Her obvious frustration at this apathetic attitude and her concern for her students was very apparent. I know when my daughter talked to the conservation officer he sug- gested she had perhaps secn a large dog. Now, she isn’t a litte girl who might easily make such a mistake. She is 19 and can tell the difference. I hope some serious action will be taken before the cougar switches from small! animals. to small people. Lynda Coward '. Sidney Clinic message Editor: How would this do for a Sign - just outside a Morgentaler clinic, Waste components of organic materials instead of being burnt should be returned to the land to improve the soil or to help prev ent soil erosion. The public concern over mas- sive amounts of chemicals in the food chain resulting in an incrcas- ing demand for organically grown food is not reflected in the budget by way of stimulating organic farming (sustainable agriculture) which must include certification — of organic growers and their prod- ucts. Our society maintains the budget is a minute step forward in environmental terms, but, consid- ering the important economy links and the need tor environmentally benign sustainable development, the government must be persuaded to do. more than scratch the sur- face. Derrick Mallard Wednesday, May 3, 1989 registered. Why. the long delay? Would it not be logical to. assume that it is just another concession to the developer? Meanwhile, of course, Sidney taxpayers continued to foot the bill on the full amount of the $1.5- million loan and the property con- tinued to appreciate in value to the benefit of the developer. There appears to be nothing restricting Sidney Pier from selling the prop- erly for a fast profit. Will this be the next flap in this on-going saga and will we be sitting with a breakwater and no marina al all? But this ts not all the gricf. Last week council voted themselves an increase of $450 per year in the new budget as well as voting to borrow $350,000 for what? The federal public works depart- ment recently announced there’ will be “extra costs” on the $3.2 million breakwater now being just how well we're doing, or near any other establishment “Saanich. guilt and they further say “what programme commences on May ‘st, 1989. The aim - ; ae ,, . where abortions are performed? body pays has not been decided : ’ . The delivery services market i wonder i tua a A | rt pay is to enhance the beauty of our Town by removing has become increasingly competi- onder if you’ve ever won- People e po yet.’ nuisance material from public and private property at. : dered where you would be today, If no individual expense. Information on this programme. can be obtained by referring to the pamphlet which was included with water bills or by phoning the Town Hall at 656-1184. M. Townsend, Director Works. and Services Town of Sidney : STANDFIELD’ Ss | QUALITY LABELS | - GRAND: SLAM “SUMMER GOLF SHIRTS - PEP SPORT Reg. $25, 00- $40. 00 Jt | “MON., TUES., ‘WED, THURS. & SAT. 9: 00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. a FRIDAY. 9:00 a.m.-9: 00 p.m.” f.. SUNDAY 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |B. L. RICARD ~ COMPLETE. DENTURE SERVICE DENTURES | * RELINES + REPAIRS ~ ALL DENTAL PLANS ACCEPTED | “|. 36th Saanich Peninsula. | ARTS AND CRAFTS) _ SHOW AND SALE SANSCHA HALL, Sidney Saturday and Sunday May 6th and 7th 10 arm. - 5 p. m. Admission $1 00 Demonst Door Prizes: ‘ations Y nestled” throughout 75 acres of manicured and presting parkland. OPEN DAIL Y 10- 5 : 1255 Wain Road, say 655- 3] cn 656-1 970. | 4 “DISCOUNTS TO RETIREE’S & PAST Guewrs’| . COURT live, and other companics. adver- lise their products and services. Since Canada Post competes with these businesses, it’s important thal we use advertising to gel our message Out loo. | One final point: we're in busi- hess to provide value for money — bul not at the expense of service. The profit we realize will be reinvested in.the. corporation to continue to improve our perform-. your mother had stood where you’re standing now when you were “on the way?” Donald Munro 7 , Sidney Keep on cleaning up Editor: Citizens Association to Save the Editor: On April 24 the Times- Colbnist ran a pertinent ¢cditorial on water- front development. In part it said, “It is absurd to argue that the whole process of waterfront devel- opment is some: irresistible force. “The future of Victoria’s and other. waterfront’ arcas can be exactly what its-citizens desire. It we.do not believe that we might as well scrap the notion of civic of Oceans was quite specific on this mater. He said, “If there is a budget overrun the Town of Sidney will have to find the extra fund- ing.’ Now just rercad my sentence about the town’s borrowing, and you have what I believe is the connection. Not content with leading a pli- ant town council by its collective On Sept. 30, 1987, the Minister ® eo ance, Environment is encouraged by the nose the developer has the effron- Janet Austin ‘cent budget increase dedicated government and hand the city over’. tery to complain because The “ Manager. to a variety of environmental mat- © 10. the developers.” Review and some taxpayers arc - M di * ters. o That, unfortunately, ‘is exactly asking awkward questions. edia and Community | ° ec Saget _ ; en aie Relations With “an additional $7.4 mil- what has. happened here in Sidney The failure to insist upon the anda Post Cor poration No cougar help. _ Editor: After ‘reading “Cougar Spoued near. Sidney,’ April 26, The Review, I felt. prompted to. write this ‘letter. People are asked. to “contact the police after spotting a cougar and I have: to wonder why, 4 a fs they. would. - s BP On: April 24 on the: way to: OB M. CLAUSEN | school on Cuities Point my daugh- “it, she heard the distinct'sound of a ~ large cat (a sound. she’s heard Often during nature. shows). She ~ also heard. the sound of an animal: ~ being killed (a sound. she had» “heard: when a rabbit- was’ being killed by raccoons). ned. the police talking ‘only to. the dispatcher. The police never..did phone. back. My husband also called ‘The’Toad School to inform them of the sighting, Shortly afterwards the owner and- operator -of the playschool came to our house to talk to my daughter. She ; fimes-in the fast year, as well as previous times, She has been trying for the last. few years foe get something. done dbout the cougars that have been spotted omor near her property, but fa no avail, | The police tell her nothing they can do unless the altacks someone, The SPCA tells hercit es an Not step m une ss thecanimal is: iajured, ‘The Conservation offiger ells her ihe vous Harmless 10 bumans and Is in its fatarab habia, Husiches, all Anis, said a-cougar has. “been spouted on her properly three there ts” eraibiliny 10, lion for monitoring: of special: wastcs and toxic chemicals and for. enforcing existing -legislation,”’ can. we now expect to see a clean-up of pulp mills liquid effluent and air pollution? Will there be: enforcement programs to”. . stop the tons of garbage thrown on. the roadsides by environmentally indifferent motorists? _ - ~tainers, ¢.g.; paper. bags, cardboard, “jer spotted a cougar, Before seeing ‘plastics. and: “organic: garbage? : Does. the ‘same ministry intend to. | exert: leadership: resulting: in’ effi- cient. sewage | treatment systems with sludge composting to provide ~ organically:rich. material. for retum © ‘to the soil? What mechanisms does ihe gov- house effect?. -Can-we expect the: huge budect- ary. increase for’ Highways: and Transportation to include more - light rail and bus transit systems that will curtail the daily resource- + guzzling air polluting atemobile? “In this context we hope the Minister of Finance's reference to a new. phinning process -called, Freedom to Move; also considers : process called, Conservation of non-renewable resources! The allocation of $3.1 million to the energy ministry forthe burning of wastes for power generation is ‘the antithesis af environmental protection. The burning of garbage should not-be considered, as noted - by the Environmental. Council of Alberta in L983) “Since it is tikely hat more energy is saved by recycling ihan is recovered. by INcINeralNG, focusing OW Means la. better theilitate recycling, mily hee desirable.” | “DINNER, FOR Two. “ALMOND. GUY DING + CHICKEN CHOW MEIN + PINEAPPLE: Will the Ministry“of the Envi-. ronment stimulate comprehensive. ae recycling. programs that go beyond. ‘hewspapers, cans,’ and glass. con- °° where developer. Jim Kelley is calling the shots to. a subservient ‘town council. For example, Kelley. wants out of - the binding ayreement he signed in “November 87. which. required he provide.a 200-berth marina. The ‘meekly .complics -and: “reduces -the minimum ~berths* via. a new ground. lease, ~ which cancels the: former ‘ town ‘bind- ing. agreement.’ T he “agreement” of our waterfront ‘land.for: the ‘price of $750,000, which is about ~ $20 per. sq. ft. once, the town had registered the’ Necessary. sub- division.) : © The town, by the way, vi nities: the 4,000 Sy “ft. of whale muscum: expense. In my civic clection:cam- ‘paign [ condemned the deal as a bonanza for Kelley and a rip off of the taxpayer. It took nearly 18 months since the agreement lo purchase was. . signed ‘for the: subdivision TA) be oO 100: vovided ‘for Kelley’s company, Sidney Pier, to: “purchase. 381428 sic ft. absurd.” » SUNNING THEMS SELVES In peace are provision of an adequate perform- ~ anee bond. from. Sidney Picr: must rest squarely on this present coun- cil which had the unmitigated gall to award themselves a..sccond - increment-in their stipends. This is an unconscionable impo-. sition on. the taxpayers and is ‘totally unmerited. Considering the disastrous addi-., “tional costs the town is now facing | -with an overrun on the breakwagg plus the interest burden. of at eat $120,000°on land finally paid’ for. by the developer, council has ‘got to. come‘clean with the taxpayers: and — call a-halt to any. further conces- sions to ‘Kelley. Arthur. E. Gregg ~. Sidney — $310,000 loan for downtown 1 underground wiring, And the P council pay increases, as | detailed ina front-page budget story, are not as large as Gregg si States, seals and birds n fl land at $150,000, or $37.50 per