Continued from Page A6 businesses that use the billboards we find so unsightly. ® Hypocrisy is expecting native peoples, herded on to reserves they do not own, to keep those lands in natural state so we can cnjoy ur” beautiful Island, yet nol crying: out when ribbon develop- ments occur up and down the Island, ‘covering the land with concrete, questionably designed buildings, signs of all kinds, vehi- cle sales lots, etc. @ Hypocrisy is wanting the first 7 peoples to “be like us,” yet voting | MLAs to the Iegislature who | - refuse to negotiate with them and the fedcral government, thus pre- venting native people from attain- ing their right to a better and fuller life under their own control. ~ @ Hypocrisy: is criticizing native peoples because they raise a little extra money for their families by. renting billboard space, but refusing to see the poverty existing behind those billboards and the shameful inadequacy of the Doug- Jas Treaties which made it possible ~ ~~ for present-day Saanich residents lo, claim the land. We Have ‘been through a long - ing and appreciation of the first. ~~ has been a humbling and happy < experience,’ He ‘toward that end... oe My entry © a! Editor: a _ Everyone: loves a . contest! Your - cartoon (Nelson: Dewey, Aug. 30): indended. First prize could be a: rip to a far away land. for our ==. that’s a. one-way ‘trip! submitted | to B.C. Ferries: several weeks ago. Whoever wins. gets = pick the people for the trip! would. be a great. reduction in learning ‘process. Our ‘understand: ‘peoples, their. kindness, good: “humor, and friendship toward: us- Mavis M. Gillie ry Corresponding Secretary — = PROJECT RORTH (Mietor ia). “makes ‘more. sense: than: you | ~~ highly. paid. professional. planners Here’s another plan, which I we MILES names osreoviescaipesaninns excresstersstet sete Stes "GENERAL REPAIRS © Drakes © Aliqnmonts » Shocks & Struls.e Front End > _ WEAPON ~ PRIMRE ISLS “Why Go Anyplace Else" | : a ae B.C.'S SECRET | 5 S oe DRINKING “Dear Sirs: “ft am writing in. response to reference in a recent edition of the - Sidney Review that further public input will be requested with regard to the Swartz Bay Ferry waffic problem. “My solution is relatively sim- ple. It has a good many advantages and some disadvantages. ] propose a land-use swap arrangement with the federal government whereby the large B.C. Ferries (the Tsawas- sen run only) would berth in Patricia Bay near the site of the present federal government docks and. the federal government vessels could be relocated to Swartz Bay. “The Gulf Island service would - still-utilize the Swartz Bay termi- nal along with perhaps, increased truck service. | have long felt that the removal of the truck ferry (Queen of Alberni) was nota good jdea and vessels. carrying. only ‘trucks would make sense. This may fit into the plans for the large ‘ferries yet to be built. “The main advantages would be that all of: the sensitive arcas of Sidney and North.Saanich: would remain untouched. ‘In fact there traffic! (Sidney merchants will love this one!) - There would be no need t to build’ ‘any further overpasses or inter- -changes north of McTavish Road.. The Pat Bay Highway would swing - _westat McTavish Road and follow “How much. we. wish that other the route: of: Willingdon Road: = “fon- -natives shared this realiza-- ad -tion!- We will continue. 10 work - “through Federal. Gov emment prop- Perty. 3: : “This would: ‘haves ihe: added. advantage of servicing. the airport with-a four lane “highway: which would’ simply continue down over. the hill: to the Pat Bay. Ferry. “terminal. In fact this would only. “require the: widening of Willing- . ‘don Road'and I'can see.a great savings: to the. Department of. - Highways.-in capital expenditures, “The down side is probably an exira six-t6 seven: miles added. to ~ the ferry. route which would proba- bly increase stcaming lime by 15 to 20-minutes. in the congested Swartz Bay area, ~ Also the: miangeavlnne room at Pat Dimension P155/80R13- | P165/80R13 PI75/ROR 19 P185/80R13 |. 4 flop 7H 14 } al coh POS. 7 ORNS P2ih 575R15 P225/75R15 P2a5/75R15 pay rT SR tay Se OFFER EXPIRES SEPT. 20/60 Road Haestd Warranty Available tor most pancongor tiras DESIGNATED ty INSPEGTION FACILITY & sf ( 386 6367, : 7 CALL n COMPARE. + 24. Hour Mabils Sarvice « 616 Gorgo Ads East, © Vigtarla, B.C, VET 2W6 . (Across tram Gotten Mae ea} pe em es ? AGAINST. DRIVERS “Prova police welt Cat type! + colnet, weenie. Weahon snd Mrectaay twat Gong - RRS A @) J “The further advantages would 4 ‘be. the: reduction of marine twalfic Bay particularly when considering the proposed larger lerries would be a major benefit. “There are no homes in the *atricia Bay arca which makes this an ideal location. There would be some changes required with regard to the sca plane landing facilities and there are some private homes at the eastern end of Willingdon Road which would have to be considered. (Perhaps the road could be curved a considerable distance away from them). “While | realize that historically it is preferable to have a landing ab the nearest point of land, I feel that planners in your company should not be afraid to lengthen routes slightly when the overall impact to the community is going to be a benefit. “A variation. might be to telo- cate the federal government ves- sels just south of. their present location in Pat Bay.” Morris A: McLachlan Sidney “call the. You'll be. glad you did. BR hostesses at: We cag Wagon Answering — Service 479+ Ti {OY ise || || (Sidney & North Saanich) § ‘Theresa Thom 656-7746 Claudia Parfitt 656-7898 _ (Brentwood & Central Saanich). > Bev Bigam 652-5452 § Vickey Jackson 652-5689 -- (Baby Welcome) Fern Gifford 656-8932 4 People like it Editor: There has been a wre ait deal of» editorial comment on the letter 1 recently sent to 49,000 employable income assistance recipients tel- ling them that they will not receive “another assistance cheque until they produce proof that they arc’ looking for and have been unable wo find work, The general public (the taxpay- ers) have responded very posi- tively to this. Many people have told me personally that they sup- port this approach. and don‘tknow J , which way to turn, a. ~ opportunity faces away. TheReview Wednesday, September 13, 1989 “The Victoria & Area White Pages are now closing. Now's your rast chance to check your isting t to make "sure its accurate and up-to-date ~you may want to iriclude other family members. 7 if you represent a business, now's the time to add or. alter your listing. Also be sure to.check the names and positions of key employees for possible listing additions . or revisions. Charges apply for changes and extra listings. Call your B.C. Tel Customer Service Office before your | However, editorial writers in some of the major newspapers seem to have missed the point. Even the major clectronic media have made a special effort to distort the value of the program. Temporary, assistance is intended to provide support for those who are out of work and who have exhausted all other sources of income. We make every eflort to encourage people to get Continued on Page A9 WASH-RITE ‘LAUNDROMAT ‘Self-Serve ‘Extra Large Machine & Dryer "Drop-Off Service ‘Commercial Rates "Bulk Dry Cleanina 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Everyday 9832 3rd. St. 656-9059 Be TEL &) hospilal-and the valuable sar- have a chance to support our: ; S573 a. h this and are interested in purchas- “ing a-work of fine artfrom some of B.C artists you wil have {he Oppor: Hinily to do both on Saturday, November 25th, 1989, rns fundraising avent will showcase same of 3.C.'s most acclaimed artists including Robert: Bateman, Myfanwy Pavolic, Harry Haine, Dorathy Oxborough; Stephanio Steel, Hoelan Andersen. and mary more who have graciously accepted to donate thoir origt- nal works of art to be auc- tianed. for sale. One hundred percent. of the proceeds from purchase of medical equip- ment for the hospital. Not only. ill those y “3 Most prominent - auction will go towards the > atlanding vice It provides to this com- enough to come home.with an “original work of one of theso . fine artists. Only 150 tickats. are availa ble for this event, so the F OLIN: dation is-intarasted in finding art enthusiasts. who appreciate the value: of (hase: onginal: ‘works and who are also interes: —ested.in supporting our fine Hospital, For those unable to: attend, howevor, thera will be an opportunity. to. submit an absentee bid during the pra- view sossion on the 25th from 1 pre p.m, ~ For tickat holders, the sched- ule of events which take place at Dunsmuir Lodge are as follows: “Saanich Peninsula ‘Hospital Foundation’s S ; FUNDRAISING | DINNER AND ART AUCT ION. to _.. Saturday, November 25th, 1989 I you would flee te los support the © Saanich Peninsula. Hospital - ‘The artwork may. be pre- viewed on. Saturday, the 25th Room 256. A no-host bar will be pro- vided at 6 pm. ; Dinner will be held ar7 pm “followed: by the: art auction al e si¢) pan. : Soveral local bus ‘ines who have donated he's OG Press, Sidney Travel Service, _Jefforson's Aucllonoering. and ho Roviow. $50. 00 « Tickets are each or ‘absented bid Yorins and are: J ‘avallable by contacting Mary: lou Wakafiold. al 652-3911. local 101 or by writing to. the Hospital's Department of | Conimunity, Relations. A8 “between topm, and. 6 pin. id munity, they may be fortunate” | “VICES 10 ensure the succes Sol this event include Manning » ress