BUTLER 2 BROTHERS 2046 KEATING X ROAD 652-1121 Serving Central Saanich, North Saanich, the Town of Sidney, and the Gulf islands SIXTY-THIRD YEAR, No. 48. Wednesday, November 26, 1975 ESTABLISHED 1912 Pare TRAFFIC CHECKED RCMP Say Few Speeding Vehicles The first formal step has now been taken toward ex- pansion of Sidney’s Island View Marina. With only Ald. Wilkie ‘Gardner in opposition, council approved Monday evening a rezoning bylaw that will allow the Beacon Avenue Marina to expand — if the provincial and federal governments also cooperate, George Stricker and Paddy Stewart, owners of the present small marina complex across from the Sidney Hotel, have applied to council on at least Sergeant Allan Tomlins of the Sidney RCMP detachment submitted the following report to the Town Council on the result of random radar speed checks conducted along Resthaven Drive: Friday, 14 November, 1975 - Operation 11:40 AM/ 12:40 PM Number of Vehicles Checked 142, Lowest Speed Recorded 20 MPH, Highest Speed Recorded 46 MPH, Average Speed - Approximately 28 MPH Saturday, 15 November, 1975. - Operation 12:30 15 CENTS RESTHAVEN | TOWN LEADERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF NEW MARINA Alderman Gardner Only Exception DEVELOPERS 10 SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT federal government for assistance in constructing a breakwater to protect the expanded float system, and for dredging of the new yacht basin. At one of the largest public hearings in Sidney’s history — held in the fire hall on November 10 — opposition to the marina project came from several quarters. Some were owners of property along the Sidney waterfront who felt the larger marina would effect their view and cause harm to the one previous occasion for the watchdog in a serious way... or perhaps he is s vendin to : g y p Pp Pp & too necessary rezoning, but were much time mulling over the forthcoming election. THIS ST. BERNARD, who happens to live next door to Mary’s well-used beach in front of Coffee Bar on Canora Road, appears to take his duty as a their homes. PM/1:30 PM, Number of Vehicles Checked 180, Lowest eceren~vcarmeli Recreation Formula Alright With Sidney But’ North Saanich Can Fix Its Own Road Sidney will share in population basis, but will not help North Saanich repaior . East Saanich Road. “We don’t mind paying more than our share in the spirit of cooperation,” Mayor- elect Peter Malcolm told The Review Tuesday morning, “But we won't be black- mailed.”’ Monday evening, approving the sharing formula with a split 4-3 vote, and unanimously defeating a motion to share in road con- struction and maintenance on East Saanich Road. North Saanich had asked the other two peninsula municipalities to share in the road project for East Sanich . from Saanichton to McTavish Road, in return for which they would donate land for he proposed peninsula recreation sharing plan, joining Ald. Chris Andersen and Hugh The tri-municipal recreation commission's summer program will be sacrificed if North Saanich and Sidney follow Central Saanich's lead in) trimming time Monday. The first time it was considered, two weeks ago, Ald. Don MacLaurin led He's Got: OHASSOCKS OF ALL SIZES gO WASHES AND DRYERS @ COLOR TV's $0 CORFE TABLES @CARD TABLE SETS eB W PORTABLE: TLV.’ posed the formula with his contention that sharing based solely on population would be more equitable for Sidney taxpayers. Malcolm agreed Tuesday that the population only for- mula might be a better deal for town ratepayers, but described the actual amount “We've got to give a bit,” he said, reiterating his argument that Sidney could afford to make some concessions in the - interests of getting the project underway. He too, however, is against Sidney making any con- tribution toward road maintenance outside the town limits. “We'll look after Sindey’s roads for their benefit,’’ he said, ‘‘they should look after’ their own roads.”’ North and Central Saanich. “The road has been in poor the programs proposed for 1976, with a full time recreation director for the first time. The studies were duly prepared but at Monday’s deploring the whole idea of spending more money on recreation programs, @STUDENT DESKS IN MAPLE ~ FREE DELIVERY EASY TERMS _alderman has said he too is Summer Program “Endangered” li Bare Bones Budget Pared Further council’s reluctance to help in its repair. We feel (North Saanich) are putting undue pressure on Sidney. We and they know that Sidney wants the project more than they do, and they’re trying to take advantage of the situation.” ‘Malcolm didn’t agree that the other two municipalities, however. “They need it as much as we do,’ he said, “They just don’t know it.” Malcolm said he didn’t think Sidney’s refusal to participate in the road costs would scuttle the recreation project. “Tf this action kills it,” he said, “it’s probably just as well,’ adding that if it were: that easily stopped, it would happen in any case through some other ‘‘nit-pickig.”’ Both North and Central at least one Central Saanich | six months last year was set at $10,000. Central Saanich’s share of the proposed 1976 budget would be twice that,— $21,827, The total budget for all the Activities include sports games, and, arts and crafts for all age groups, but Butler 656-3032 Central Saanich council last week that he would be away against the North Saanich road-sharing proposition. THE LATE SYDNEY PICKLES A MAN WHO LEFT HIS MARK By ILV. GREEN Former Review Editor The death in Victoria on Sunday of Sydney Pickles at the age of 81 recalls the municipality of Saanich, Sydney was ils representative on the council at Royal Oak, i HY jan i ¥ 7 4 oF cp aITORE ¥ " IStAND FURNITURE 9842 - 3rd ST. In the contest for the reeveship Sydney defeated the late Perey Thorpe who had opinion in regard to the smallest detail of — ad- ministration was firmly held Continued on Page 2 : a rai, ! rs J aD a aprons! rs SOAR Ten NiO it iE SIDNEY “Try Us First, Before You Go Anywhere” GALGH Speed Recorded 20 MPH, Highest Speed Recorded 41 MPH, Average Speed 29.5 MPH Operation 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM, Number of Vehicles Checked 26, Lowest Speed Recorded 25 MPH, Highest Speed Recorded 47 MPH, Average PM, Number of Vehicles Checked 152, Lowest Speed Recorded 21 MPH, Highest Speed Recorded 39 MPH, ’ Average Speed 29.3 MPH “It was the observation of the Unit that this section of. roadway carries a com- paratively heavy flow of traffic during the daylight During the evening, however, vehicular speeds increase.” reported Tomlins. . “TF have attached a recorded during this check. You may note that the bulk of vehicles fall within the recognized speed limit, witha much smaller number at a level’ which can be considered excessive,” “T do not feel’’, said Tomlins ‘“‘that the vehicular flow along this section fo roadway can be on other roads within the community. In this vein, I have instructed the Traffic Section to establish periodic radar enforcement, at staggered intervals, as a corrective measure, Ad: ditionally, general duty patrols will compliment the efforts of the Traffic Section.” NO CHANGE FOR ALARM SYSTEM Sidney Council decided following a report from Fire Chief Hugh Loney which in- eluded the following points: tt Ree ry | El MARE ir. 656-3724 photocopy of the speeds ; ‘the Conservative party ‘‘three -|in this area would be to take refused then largely due to concerted opposition from | at the public hearing by upland property owners who | biologist Ed Anderson (hired claimed their view would be | by the developers) who impeded if the marina were to | described the area as expand. “biologically uninteresting.” A majority of council have Another group, lead by John apparently rejected htis | Salvador, opposed the plan argument, however, leaving | with the contention that it The latter fear was dispelled . . ; . - . : . the marina owners in a | might hurt Sidney’s chances Hollingworth in voting agianst | condition for many years,” | aganst sharing in road | whén the matter is discussed, | Speed 32.4 MPH position to.now apply to the | of eventually getting a much recreation costs on a 50 per- | the 50-50 formula. Malcolm added, explaining | Maintenance costs. but said he wanted his fellow Operation 3:45 PM / 4:30 | province for an additional 9.6 | larger breakwater — :. cent assessment, 50 percent Dear had previously op- | that this was one reason for Ald. Ray Lamont tod | council members toknow he is 7 acre water lease. protecting the entire harbour They will also apply to the at the foot of Beacon. No Tax Increase Says This Candidate REE ENTERPRISE SHOULD BUILD CENTRE Rhomberg is the owner in Central Saanich. “If you don’t play tennis, why should you pay for Malad asked, On the water. issue on the , peninsula, he was not quite so Last week, it seemed he was seeking the Progressive Conservative . nomination«-ini this riding. He took out a membership for himself and his wife and collected the necessary signatures. -for nomination, constituency president Lady Barbara Butler told the Review. “He didn’t show up _ to submit his nomination, although we waited for him after the deadline,” she said. A week later, Rhomberg would be forthcoming in about a week, he said. Rhomberg is confident ‘about his support in the constituency among ‘‘in- telligent thinking’ people. The | provincial Liberal mem- , . i 7 . ee bership is not large, he con- centre. The portion of East Saanich | Sanich have previously given aed ieee en are won the Liberal nomination by ceded, but he said that would Mayor Stan Dear continued | Road for which North Saanich | their blessings to th yo fasta > 1 acclamation, . ; _ ws 4 Deir biceene = 30 however, some incidents of ; change. his opposition to the | believes costs should be | percent assessment, 50 per- 5 oiling wich is also the case Rhomberg told the Review “We'll drum up the biggest recreation complex cost | shared runs through both | cent population formula, but ve he applied for membership in organization you guys have weeks ago’’, before the election call. Butler said the application was received Sunday, November 9, six days after the election was called. He’ll stop inereases in taxes he said, One way tokeep taxes down “What we lack in money we'll make up in enthusiasm,” he said. The Austrain-born Rhomberg, 29, came to this area from Vancouver in 1973. He and his wife Caroline have four children aged 15 to seven, He was first involved in the responsibility for construction | Liberal party when he lived in of the recreation centre away | Vancouver. He considered from municipal and provincial | running in Vancouver in the governments and give it to | 1972 election, but the free enterprise, he said. pressures of -business made what recreation Director | meeting the aldermen didn't | programs the. tri-municipal leading part he played in the represented minority opinion Moniiay evening that there Ae iliakad eer neon him reconsider, he sald tof Randy Aubie called a “bare consider them. Instead, | recreation commission | iMcorporation — of _ the |{in the controversary. aresont = stom of cmergone municipal subsidies inthe | Georgia Dacitie Maloes N bones" budget, MacLaurin was joined by | operates is $58,675, of which | ™¥nicipality of Central |) Reeve Pickles ruled the | Peon” syltlon Ol MUTBO AY | a of a long term low in- | well as Island Indoor Tommie The recreation budget came | Mayor Jean Butler and Ald. | more than half — $32,800 — is | S8@nich 25 years ago. infant municipality in the decieh aan s reached | terest lease or sale of landand | and these woh ai esses have up for consideration a second | George MacFarlane — in | for salaries. Designated Ward Six of the | [strictest sense of the term, His | CCris’On = WAS ks to m from involvement in tax breaks to the developer who would build such a complex, kept him from involvement in community affairs until now, he told the Review, "1 fe « te Hy 46 h the objections, questioning the | “Where have all the | can't see the need. and was chairman of the |jand unshakeable, Aa result he 7 here ad some ise offered neugeis the \arsl tor aeidon sof ae vient value of organized reereation, | volunteers gone?” wondered “T just can't see all. this public works committee, ithere were stormy scenes at ham not raven itse A the commission to build the Colpmbin atiatte., af Ne said providing playing | Butler, several times. planned recreation,” she said, Much dissatisfaction with |jcouncil sessions, giving the ae - ev ‘record of | complex. Instend, they should | ‘Technology when he becamé ficlds and school gyms was all There are more volunteers | “7 can gee it is needed in] the — administration — was impression thnt council was a sie off vovidine non | offer tolease ita t low interest, | involved Sat he Lit come the recreation offered 50 years | than ever, she was told, Some | ities, but not out here in the | building up in the farming | ‘one man’ affair, hon wore ice wer dn i the | with the municipality helping | and as president ayo He " ago when he was a youngster, | part time program instructors | rural areas, I just don't see | Community, Tt was felt that Typical of the amusing urs Pwice: Gyery Guy | to install services.” he sald. | with the’ Socreds in ng and he didn’t see why more | are paid, but they are paid | where we need it.” | the aren was getting a raw | episodes of the time was the ek dane of Fimernene (Rhomborg apparently did | deelle hone heats na ° ine Reeeeentiain ithe needles) only half the going rate for | MacLaurin wondered if] “eal financially, and a | sudden disappearance of the Tele hone " Humber The not know it is North Saanich | way,"’ he said, “ee MacLaurin requested | teachers doing night school | some of the programs couldn't | Movement to secede was municipal fire truck: Reeve emergency Telephone | not Central Saanich which has Althou h he applied f detailed comparision studies | courses, Aubie said, he run by the school hoard, | viding up strongly during | Pickles strongly disapproved number 886-3221 is presently | the land now earmarked for membeushi 7 the af recreation — projects MacLaurin reminded the | prosumably at the school | the forties. of certain procedures the used bi both Sidney and North | the proposed recreation Pra romsive Conse ' ne Pvrlie Near a evhich ANd. cauneil members, they had | board's cost rather than al — to th pre eal ht fallow end tats anspived Saanich Fire Departments, A development.) _ party his cheque wil he in carlicr years — which Ald. | adopted a policy of keeping all | municipal expense.- position to the proposal, but | following, and it tr ; new alarm system would | ‘The cople ing the center | returned, local officials said Dave Hill explained were | budget items other than wages | When MacFarlane proposed eventually a plebiscite of ward | that he pnd puelatned me necessitate the introduction of | would Mt for it, ; A o form of “we'll ive it back he nM ’ almost non-existant, ¢on- | and salaries for the 1976] eutting the program allotment six favoured secession, the vehicle and hid it on Mutrie’s a new ismergeney Number, | me hershi 1 7 auton 7 re if ae sisting mainly of a summer | budget at the 1975 level, provincial government ap- | farm. “the. possil a con: SOE Oe ae SS chia srograti for children — and The recreation budget for Continued on Page 2 proved and clections were | But for all his dominance in iaelon nesisteing. of con | fees, It would be set up | party,” Butler said, veld, ' ny. @ FIRE PLACE @ PAINTINGS o MICRO-WAVE OVENS O@ DISHWASHERS (RULLT-IN TABLE) ° SETS & SCREENS OR POR-F @ ROCKER RECLINERS AND SWIVEL) CHAIRS @ STEREO CONSOLS OL COMPONENT @ LAMPS TO SUIT EVERYONE @ BOOKCASES well prepared. A statement ever seen, You wait and see,”’ ’ : Edgar Rhomberg is the | a: 1 h something like Island Indoor \ Council dealt with two| of money involved in the |Sidney might need the sharply wn ne saben Liberal candidate for Saanich | Tennis, a private club of which * motions on the subject | difference as “slight.” recreation complex more than and the Islands.