SIXTY-SIXTH YEAR, No. 12

’ By TONY SALOWAY
, The provincial government is putting itself behind a
renewed drive by Sidney and North Saanich chamber of
commerce, local developers and Sidney council to make ¢
breakwater for Sidney become a reality at last.

Municipal Affairs Minister and Saanich and the Islands
MILA Pugh Curtis had promised his backing to secure the

ment departments,

Wayne Steed, execudive assistant to the minister told
Syounctl Monday night that Curtis wanted to meet with
interested

plementation of feasibility studies. His statement came in
response to a presentation of various options for the
breakwater by Bob Ward on behalf of the chamber of
COMMeree,
oN study is required before rederal authorities can give
consideration to an equal matehing grant towards the
SUSE,
Council gave Ward the go-ahead to set up a committee
of interested -parties on whieh council would have
“representation. »

Ward told council that Sidney was fast becoming the
_ boating capital of B.C. but the town was running out of
~ berthing space and lacked comprehensive facilities. There

ure virtually no facilities for visiting boats and there is a
- general problem of lack of protection from wind and sea,
he said.

Phe two basic options ouilined by Ward were for a

“of Sidney. Hotel but also the wharf and area in front of
Smitty’s Marina (Island View Marina).

‘The first, proposal’ is “the, one. that’s been. kicked
“around in recent. years,’ said Ward, but it would lead-to
-obly a marginal increase.in-the number of berths available

‘2. and would leave the undeveloped area known as Sinittyss s
“out of the picture.
The price tab. would be about $V miltion; but ‘frankly |
don’ Uthink the pr opositionis at all interesting,’’ he said.
The option backed by the chamber. is the proposal for
the larger. structure with-a price tab of about $2.5 million
“which Ward emphasized was the best estimate he could
make al the pr cent time.

By GORDON EWAN

“Even: though the feature-attraction had: been c “iuicelied 2 =

the: “March 8 ©
Association bad: a good tur n

Tod Inlet development: ~
Central Saanich.
“out: .

the provincial department of highway engineers; Centra

provide for parking. °

(fees on. the: west, side... near: Verdier, a fully controlled
trattie’ light “is planned. at Wallace and) a pedestrian

‘Clarke Road.

it would be mercury, or sodium vapour lighting. was not
specified,

i Leiter to the ussociition, Genstat Ltd. explained its

THE KEY TO
GREATER SAVINGS

ida

overnme!

Necessary support and cooperation from other govern- ”

parties as. soon as possible regarding) im-

small 800° foot L-shaped break water, directly in front of
Sidney Hotel or a larger 2,400 foot crescent-shaped |
structure that would encompass not only the area in front.

a presentation by: Genstar Ltd. concerning” its. proposed,
meeting: Of

~ he was: aw:
Saanich: vouncil had ‘requested. the: proposed ‘Widening at
West: Saanich. Road: from Columbia 10 ‘Verdier be ‘sealed:
down to three lanes with a. mall Provided on each side to.

Every: attempt wilk be made. to save We matire e poplar:

crosswalk has been tecommended, in the near vicinity of

S. C ontintious street Lightings tobe installed, but- whether “rocky

‘Presenktion was postponed in courtesy and deference -to.

“We try. arder, In order
to serve. you batter”

‘Revenues
from
berths

estimated

at

$250, 000

annually,

MLA HUGILE CURTIS
full support.

Ward says.

BOB WARD.
~+.-made presentation

Amongst the advantages ‘of ‘this: ScHiemé would be the

-ability. to berth naval ships, large yachts and cruise ships
long the face of the bre

akwater (it would have vertical!

Genstar’ S development presentation postpor

anu: ‘March: 28. Geastar
association, the letter said; car ly. in April.

‘would brief

municipal

an a biel town association letter M LA Hugh Curtis ‘said 8
re of the bus situation on ‘the’ peninsula and
sar “after,

more infor mation: would be av dilable: later.i in: the y
a transportation study: had been compled.
Mise Roderick ET.

of residential land, presently zoned R-1 (8,400 square reel
minimum), surrounding . Gore Nature Park on. Gr
Avenue.

Specifies, inthis - intricate: matter:
community plan maps show Gore Nature Park, al 7-dere
and bushy tract situated east of Wallace Drive
between Greig Avenue and Benvenuto, to be surrounded

by seven R E-2-properties.on Greig and six parcels. totalling,

about 30 acres zoned ROT but-currently Frozen t to five-aere

aninimun and hence undev elopable..

Sines) Lions Club > ince-aperation with the Saanich

-Pemasile Power Sqmadron, the marine. divisian of the

ROMP and Ste doha Ambuhinees sponsored a water
OMUIGLY Session for boaters at the Peninsula Reer
Contre Sunday.

> Voungeters watehed Iwan Fils a National Film.
Hoard PROCHTITION On corres! boating procedures and

The Sinkiagy of thé Naney day, showing the classic errors,
umaeur s nike when they PUL LO se

serious consideration,

‘marina complex at Point Roberts.

the ty

President. ‘George Lamont commented, ‘thats It we jag “imi
“. portant that there be “ar good: turnout at the.
: oh oo hearing in Stelly's School.
“Ald. ‘Dick Sharpe told. jalepayers: ihat i ina 1 meeting: with :

g _ changed: to] half-acre: minimums,

“solution agreed that third “acre: minimums: would be ac»
remain obscure, but.

Safety- -on- the- water session —

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sides) plus space for up to 500 temporary and permanent
berths in an overall area of about 18 acres.

Ward said the owners of both Smitty's and the Sidney
Hotel had indicated they would develop facilities in
response (oo stich a project, the proposals by Smitty's
including resturants, lounges, shops and acar park. This
would improve an area that wasn't far off being an
eyesore, he said,

Ward predicted that with a breakwater and suitable
facilities the whole town would benefit and-there would
be tittle trouble keeping all berths full, He saidan impact
study prepared in 1968, when the matter last came under
pointed out that the waterfront
was Sidney's bigpest asset.

Ward: said) Fisheries Minister Romeo LeBlanc had
expressed some interest in the more ambitious proposal,
subject to the necessary studies, but had cautioned that
the availability of matching funds would depend: on
priorities at the time. a

In view of this, he urged consideration of the possibility
of the town, or the town and developers jointly, un-
derwriting the project. a move which would involve the
town in Moating a bond issue,

As examples of successful initiatives in this area, Ward
cited the town breakwater and harbour built by the town
of West-port in Southwestern: Washington and the new
Both were thriving
financially, he said. .

He estimated revenues from berths: alone with a new
breakwater wouldamount to $250,000 annually.

However, aldermen were--clearly (in favour of
proceeding with’ the rederal approach, at least at this

stage,
George Striker, representing Smitty’s interests, also
Favoured this approach. He pledged cooperation’ in

moving, the. proposals forward: and indicated Smitty’s

- could provide much needed parking space for the boats. |...
He said, however, that Smitty’s had spent money inthe

past. preparing studies and proposals which a,
came to nothing:

‘Ward said it: had been a stumbling block on previous

~ occasions that: money had 10 be spent. inorder to. get
“somewhere. ‘This was why he found the involvement: of...

the provincial government, with i its available expertise,
cneouraging he'said. me :

nec

There are, about 25, 'R: Land. one: C3
Wallace: Drive aiid. A 2 lands ¢
For’ ‘the pis

sast of the park.
t year “Central Saanich’ council has féeeived

“several, proposals forthe: development of the .R-1: parcels...
: Greig Avenitie residents, have: opposed. this development :

farious ‘grounds that they Were misled ‘during: formulation
_the:scommunity: plan,

pr oper ties along

‘that.Greig Avenue’ could not:

\ our
F 412 Bevan Avenue,
Sidney, B.C. V8E, EWE

ESTABLISHED 1912

Symbol of spring at Ee aster time — smiling young face raised to sun and
anarmful of fresh flowers. {Tonia Gallant, Sidney elementary school.|

Store break-ins:
three in custody _
“Five juv chiles aid one adult

‘inlo custody. Monday in connection with a-number of
break-ins which: occurred in Sidney's s business section late.

“, F riday night:

-An: RCMP spokesman said the three would appe ar in
“Mictoria Provincial C Court Tuesday. is 8

Seven, business were broken into and at ‘Ieastsamother
‘seven ‘attempts were made along a stretch of asecies
Ave enue, from 3rd. Street'to the waterfront. ©» :

_ Despite the thieves® blitz on stores:their haul was minor

- atotalat $400 anda Sony multiband radio.

» Police's said few stores kept any cash ¢ on hand.

Among stores” ‘hit were. & pizza shop, .

baile. the extra. traffic vener rated - by: intensive develop: ae

ment, that- the terrain’ was not suitable for: ‘small lots? and --

: : “that niore Tesidents, especially. those with children, would:
MacDonald of 966 Greig. Avenue

addressed’ the meeting “regarding impending development ~

destroy the wilderness aspect of Gore Nat ure Park,

Several’ delegations, “the residents

but

ceplable.
On this basis; bylaw 520.10 ainend the community plan

vundestablish a new R-4 ne forthis area w us drafted and

received two readings: -

Central Saanich council is split on the, advisability: of

proceeding, further with his bylaw and the advisory

f -ontintied on Pi: ape 2

Inthe swhiivaiing paal instructors deinonstrated small
boat handing ine emergeneies andthe correct way. to
Tener the water in a ile jiwket A display by ALD Day
Marine exhibited essential equipment to ery on board
“flare pans, hors, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers -
wd Mower jichets, while Mingie Lovejoy, Mrs, Olive
Green and Mrs. Marjorie Allens members of St. Jolin

“Ambulance, showed visitors He tee hniques af Mente

Los uth resueiittion,

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“In a letter to council bearing 80 signatures, and through. -
requested “‘roning be
in -a:compromise -

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“Vriendly” ‘Cove. natives may not he" feeling ‘friendly
lowards.. Captain. Cook celebrations but it s¢ems. there’s 8

an alter native if Pravel Minister Gr race “MeCarthy is in- .
© (evested.

Sidney and: North ‘Saanich chamber of
‘president. Chick Goodman has written to the minister
inviting her to have the celebrations “at our friendly cove.
where she ean be itssured ofawarm welcome from allour:
citizens.) | 7
Goodman said he. hasn't received a reply yet. trom
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James Ishind came off shift
at midnight
fron Victoria were t taken . -

‘of his’: ear,

“the flames. with: a. fire ex-

compartment: “appeared ‘to:

ook § ‘Store, ‘a -
: Simpson Sears cataloguc’ office;a furniture store, a florist:
ead Saanich: Cablevision office, . ea EE ge E

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commerce’

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20 CEN vs

Mystery
_car fire
When: an, employee, Sat

last. Monday.
and switched on the ignition
_ parked . near

Saanichton: Wharf; othe?
‘engine compartment burst
into flames. =

‘A, fellow. worker doused:

“tinguisher. On: first glance;
everything. in: the. engine.

however, when
“cleaner - “WAS:
it fell away from:
the ‘engine: -block.-The entire
two: -barre ‘arburetter ;
ssembly ‘for: he: ‘Chrysler:
318 cubic” ‘inch: V: §.motd '

be-nor mal,
the . air:

; owas end.

| close od: Friday

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- Office: will: be. closed.
Good Fi riday in order:
that staff members can:
Observe | the ‘Easter
holiday. , we BM