te a ee #4 RENINSULA NEWS-REVIEW fe woulh like Le wish all and customers a 2527 Bevan Ave., Sidney, B.C. Ph/Fax:656-5722 Tues. - Fri. By Appt. Sat. 9:30 - 5:00 PAID ADVERTISEMENT. = ‘year. 2000. After. fifteen. years. of operating. a retail store’ and i service facility, . Sidney Motorcycle’ S Owners: Mike and Rhonda: : : Fisher. have decided to deplete their retail stock of clothing and ~ “f accessories and concentrate’ on ‘the service and repair business. - ' Sidney. ‘Motorcyéle was: where you could: purchase a ‘bike, _ ~ motorcycle jacket: and -helmet. and. just: about: “everything one. jcould need: from clothing - and. accessories to. gifts. for: that. z motorcycle enthusiast on your | Christmas list.’ caine . You may have stopped in their store at 2527 Bevan Ave. at some tersection. His vehicle was rear-ended by a 1987 Nissan, ‘dri- lady.. She would be doing everything from ‘stocking: shelves, even by a femaledriver from Sidney. " !answering the phone, ‘fitting you fora jacket, while. keeping the.” offee., pot full _for the “boys” who. congregate in the coffee. 7 omer. Their coffee corner/’waiting-aréa was designed asa)”: aes waiting. room for customers where they could browse through : magazines and maps and discuss rides of the past, ‘present and- future: “Some very special. friendships have ©, developed | in that ’ point, and been. greeted. by. Rhonda, ‘who was the: “front-store “ ‘little coffee corner” says Rhonda. :; : Upon further investigation of the shop, customers would cheek ‘lout the bikes out back on the lifts and here they’d meet Mike . Fisher, owner and. resident mechanic. Mike always has a a smile ‘and akind word for all. He loves his work. “You have to recognize. your strong points in business says “Rhonda, “I’ve watched customers come here time after time for :Mike’s expertise and service -ability.. Mike’ has earned: his ~ Customers’: trust. and loyalty over the years by offering them “+ honest, professional service at reasonable prices,” ~ The Fishers thought long and hard about the retail store closing, | but it’s just the economic times, Customers are not buying and ithe overhead costs of maintaining that kind of business are just “== ‘too great, They finally decided, “customers can buy a jacket or “helmet at any bike shop, but they’re quite particular about who _, they let work on their machines.” The service cnd of their ‘business has always: been strong and they feel they have.to concentrate on that, offering customers personal service and :attention., “The store will still stock Servdas items needed for maintenance ‘and upkeep of your bike. Items like tires, chains, oil, filters, spark plugs will still be there, Saturday they open the doors from 9:30 5:00 so if those do-it-your-selfers need to pick up some supplics, maybe oil and filter, or spark plugs, they can, Or perhaps you just need a break from what you're doing and you: want to come down for a coffee and talk to some fellow motorcyclists, you can do so on Saturdays, | If you need something during the weck or you wish to make an appointment just call them at 656-5722. You may geta kenonitne but your call will be returned as soon as possible. Customers still wishing to special order items can do so also, Our suppliers offer over night delivery and we can supply almost ‘anything in just one business day. So if you need a bright red ~ helmet in size XXL, don't worry, Sidney Motorcycle can still help you (they just won't have a wall full of them in stock). - ~ Sidney Motorcycle also does business on the Internet and can be — reached at hitp://members.home.net/sidneyme. "The Fishers thank their customers for their support over the past’ ~ LS.-years.and look forward to serving you in the next 15 years, .. $o they are still here, they can still help us, they're just chunging on ~ to adapt to. the present economic times, At this time Sidney Motoreyele is operating, W ues.-Fri, By Appt And Snturday. 9:30: S:00 28>: ° “Local § sidney folks may have noticed that the Sidney Motorcycle A ~ building Is for sale. When the time comes to move, the Fishers ln to relocate thelr business In the aoeys aren, - SIDNEY MOTORCYCLE STILL GOING STRONG A ‘One of. Sidney’ s businesses prepares ‘for the challenges of the. - : tinuing. vee pee ~ On: Saturday, Dec. U1, 9: 30 D. m., a ahimale driver fein Vie. oe toria who was traveling on Highway 17-had stopped his 1984. ~~. Chevrolet pickup at the red light at the McTavish Road -in-. Saanich Peninsula Hospital by ambulance. too closely. me $35,000 damages done in Friday night driving spree The scene left behind by an irresponsible driver Friday night was like a demolition derby with no rules. At one minute before midnight on Dec. 10 a grey Toyota Tercel drove up Northbrook Street in Sidney. The driver deliber- ately ran into a stop sign, then swerved so that the vehicle would hit a parked truck. When Sidney/North Saanich RCMP arrived on the scene, they quickly realized that the vehicle had struck every parked car along the street. As they proceeded with their investigation in the area, the Toyota returned and struck one of the vehicles it had hit earlier. A witness observed two males flee from the sus- pect car. Police spotted the two a few minutes later and the Police Service Dog was called to attempt to locate them. The police dog eventually lost the track and the suspects are still at large. The theft of the Toyota froma residence on Canora Road was reported the next morning at 11:30 a.m. A total of 17 vehicles were damaged on Northbrook, Eastbrook, Brookwood, Canora Road and Weiler Avenue. Damages is estimated at approximately.$35, 000. No arrests have yet been made. Police are asking that anyone who has information about this incident call them at 656-3931 « or call Crimestoppers. at 386-TIPS. - te Following too closely causes $ crash | ~The rash of motor vehicle accidents i in’ the area. is con- Two people were reported injured, ando one was s taken to ~The, driver of the Nissan was, issued a ticket for following aE ae sone Police. say following t 100: closely is a ‘major. cause of acci- ae oS - dents on the Peninsula. “These are largely avoidable, ifroad.. safety rules are followed, ” said Sgt. Wayne Conley, | Rain, dari clothing cited as cause A cyclist \ was s badly injured i ina late- night accident on Pris day, Dec. 10. At about 11 p.m. the Sidney resident was cycling south- from bes 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | Offering ... y not to mention fabulous desserts anda beverage. 1 Adults il Sentorn 12" Kids Under ee Serene ~aesrmtnarioman erate oi mene smn ne eer rm oH ERLO 0 : if GR Aad “bound on Seventh Street, nearing the Beacon Avenue in- EVERY SUNDAY h An assortment of breads, fresh salads, frosh fruit, fresh vegetables, ; 4 cold deli meats and cheeses, full selection of breakfast items, 6 hot H dishes, build your own cook to order omeletes and a carved roast, = : al the 9 ality ys Inn Wt ihdding Dos oy 2476 MT, NEWTON GROSS ROAD. ‘Wednesday, December.15, 1999 tersection. At the same time, a 1981 GMC pickup was trav- eling northbound on Seventh. The GMC arrived at the in- tersection and proceeded to make a left turn. The cyclist was attempting to cross the intersection just before the light turned red and was struck by the vehicle. The’ ambulance attended, and the cyclist was taken to Saanich Peninsula Hospital with a broken hip and pelvis. Darkness, light rain and the dark clothing of the cyclist are said to be contributing factors in the accident. Police re- mind cyclists to wear reflective gear when riding at night, and to equip bicycles with lights and other safety gear. Stop, look and listen About $4, 000 in damages were incurred after a motor ve- hicle accident Saturday. At 5:20 p.m. on Dec. 11 a male diver from Sidney was traveling north on East Saanich Road in his 1988 Pontiac. - ‘He collided at the intersection with a 1985 BMW which was proceeding east on Willingdon Avenue. The driver of the Pontiac was issued a ticket for ailing to yield the right of way from a oe. sign. » Four-vehicle accident _ results j in injury — “On Friday, Dec. 3,a white 1991 Honda diven bya a woman. from Victoria was attempting to merge from the exit ramp coming from Land’s End Road on to Highway 17. ~.. At the same time, traffic coming from. the Swartz Bay. ferry t terminal, headed toward Victoria, had become backed up in the same area. =! The woman proceeded down the exit ramp and ice a -. 1990 Eagle from behind. The Eagle was being driven bya: - Sooke resident. The Eagle was pushed forward into a Ago a ord drive sn: by ‘a Vancouver resident." - Boat thief sought Central Saanich: Police Service is looking for the per- son(s) who stole a Boston Whaler boat overnight on Thurs- - day, Dec. 10. The boat, on a trailer, was taken from the lot at Morrison ‘Auto Marine on Keating Cross Road. - Anyone with information aot the men is asked to er police at at G52-4#41: f : : aon (Ds Vevey Under 5 FREE. recent rreuieenesern vere aMin ne an ree K 5 For Reservations é re “Please Call... ; “652: 1146. ee eg yh petite