- cond Section Wednesday, September 29, 1971 PAGE SEVEN 2 “creating a disturbance ($50. fine), _ assaulting a police officer ($500), ($350 ° - fine) and: refusing | te. take a: ~ breathalyzer test: ($200 fine). ap ~ eCharges ; arose from incidents on. PUTTING HIS BACK into it is Ray Underwood, graduate Claremont student who, with companions Brian Johnson and ‘Roy Morris worked on concrete curbing at the new 400 metre track. Students have worked two years. on the track project. Photo by Pat Cross, school photographer. ‘POLICE COURT IN CENTRAL SAANICH A succesion of fines imposed in two Central. Saanich courtroom -sessions have resulted in a total __ of $1,100 payable by December 16 for Stelly’s Cross Road, resident William Patterson. “driving while: impaired” Sept. 2 and 14. - Fines. totalling $375 \ were .im-: ‘posed when Judge Murphy found Kent” August © Bill; license and wilfully damaging a police car... Billy was also ordered. to make Station. “Weaving: " “Friday, 10403° West - “Saanich Road guilty of driving - _ while impaired, driving without a . “TEAMS and - - INDIVIDUALS. READY TO BOWL - CONTACT THE - SIDNEY BOWLING " ASSOCIATION BY FRIDAY » TEMPORARY OFFICE SAANICH CABLEVISION BEACON AVE. $45 restitution for a ripped roof an incident which occurred while inside the police car, the result of |, Bill was travelling to the police Sidney Recreation Com- mission's Fall Programme gets under .way on Monday, October 4th, at Sanscha Hall at 9:30 a.m. with a. Ladies’ Keep Fit Programme and a Creative Tots’ Programme for children from 3 to 5 years of age. Additional registration periods are being held this week in order that all interested: will have the opportunity «to. register. Those wishing programme information, or plan to register may do so by attending the | Registration Period, at Sanscha, on. Wed- nesday, 29th, from 7-9 p.m., and another Registration period at the Town Hall, on Friday, QOc- tober 1, between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Through the co-operation of the Community Recreation Branch, the Town of Sidney, Sanscha, the Sidney Recreation. Commission and many community -leaders, this’ wide’ programme ‘of ac- tivities is being made available. Progra CommencesMonday A small additional charge is 76 FH € being made to those who reside outside the Sidney boundary. The addition to the Ladies’ Keep Fit, and the creative Tots’ programmes, the following are being offered: Ladies. Yoga, Mixed Drama Games. (8-10 years); Mixed © Gym and Tumbling (6-12 years); Boys’ Soccer 6-12 years; Boys’ Touch Football 6-12 years; Girls’ Field Hockey 6-12 years; Girls’ Soccer 6-12 years: Chess 9 - 12 years; Badminton, Mixed 9-12. years; Badminton, Mixed 13-17. years; Badminton, Aduit. Mixed; Girls’: and Teens’ Creative. Movement, Dance & Yoga; Men's Keep Fit; Teen activities.and Dances; Volleyball, Mixed; Community Square Dancing; Soccer: Male Teens and Men; Field Hockey; Female Teens; Basketball: boys and girls 9-12, teens, adult. Those attending classes for the first time; are asked to be on’ time, and to wear suitable. clothing and footwear. Further instructions will be given ‘from the class instructor. KEATING PLAYGROUND AREA MAY BE ENLARGED ‘Saanich School . Board on: Monday. approved in principle a ‘motion that they cooperate with the. municipality of Central ‘Saanich in. obtaining additional: playing .fields for Keating Elementary School. : ‘The approval! in principle will . the’ Board: and~ the: allow municipal, Council to proceed with negotiations aimed ‘at purchasing land adjacent to the existing school site —- on a part- SILVER ‘Oct.’ Needlepoint; ae p. m. . Knitting; 2 : p.m. Jacko. Monday Oct.-4-. 10): a.m. Stamp Club; 2.p.m. Films, : Tuesday, Oct..5 - 10 a.m, Sidney. Serenaders, Beginners’ Oil. Painting, 1.30 'p: m,. Progressive “Whist; 2 (p.m, ‘Chess | Club. Hooking, Macrame; 1l/a.m. — SIDNEY BRANCH - m. Novelties: ‘2p. m. _ Esquimalt, Glee, ey Club,» “members © of’ Esquimalt” ‘Silver Threads will be here as our: Wednesday, Oct. 6-10 a. m. Rug ‘|: ~ THREADS guests for the afternoon. ‘commence Thursday, October 7 at 1 p.m. All programs take place at the .Senior::Citizens’ Centre, and visitors: welcome. ‘the “site. maximum: size > under Provincial ~ A’ dressmaking class" will 10030 Resthaven Drive, “Sidney. ° * Senior citizens. of the district, Sportsmen’ are . reminded that effective April ist, 1972, Hunter Training, Conservation and Outdoor Safety Examination becomes mandatory for all “residents 14 years of age or older applying for a first licence — and all resident hunters between the ages of 14 to 18 inclusive regar- dless of whether they held a previous hunting licence. Dr. James Hatter, Director of the “Fish “and .. Wildlife ‘Branch said that anyone falling within these categories: should. make Notice to Sportsmen: “the every effort to take and complete A CENTURY OF SONGS” PRESE NTED BY: ‘The Newcombe Glee Club of Victoria - Sanscha Hall, Oct. Ist, 8. P.M. Adults a a Students ‘1°, Senior Citizens 1" A Salute to Centennial ay" the . Hunter Training, servation and’ Outdoor. Safety Program this fall or early spring. The: minimum’ age for. taking There. are’. presently © 675 Province; originating” from various local ‘sportsman’ groups and other organizations. Con-: the Program is 12 years of age.’ qualified Instructors. within the nership basis. It will also allow. the’-Board to approach the Provincial. Department. of Education for their approval of such a scheme. The. acquisition | of more ‘playground space at Keating school -has been the prime con- cern -of .that. area’s parent- two years, ~ Provincial | ‘Department ap: proval for additional land.has not ‘been forthcorning, however, ‘as. cis _already - atthe regulations. - “Playground ‘space has’ been: ‘tainance’ shop: is located: at: the school. ‘site ‘and. part... of . the unuseabie for playing fields. The’ matter has now been referred to the Saanich School. Board / Central Saanich Council study. = jEWEL THIEVES. was stolen from the front window of ;Rust’s: Jewellers on Beacon broke a window. and removed contents .of -an~ entire shelf, dropping: one necklace’ in the and Harvey’s Sporling Goods. “what is the intended use of same? It is a disgusting mess and a fire -the swings are never checked. And the grounds with broken glass, etc. teacher association for the. past how, easily things could be improved and paraded and our board is limited as the district’s “main-.|. property. is a. steep ‘sidehill ne liaison... committee: for further, Nearly $1,000 worth of jewelry. Avenue last Wednesday. Thieves | alley between Cash and Carry. |: A “Duel” By Letter At The following two letters —- one, a complaint te the Saanich School Board; the other a reply from the school building superin- tendent to the Board secretary - were presented at Monday's meeting of the Board. They appear to be self- explanatory .... 2255 Henry Ave., Sidney, B.C. Sept. 16th, 1971 Mr. G. Blair, Sec. School District No. 63 Sidney, B.C: Dear Mr. Blair: As. you do not see fit to return our. numerous phone calls: and give your secretary an explicit message to me, ‘‘that if I attend’a public school board meeting that I will not be allowed to speak as of Monday, Sept. 13th’’; Iam sending this letter, and wish you to present it to Mr. Jack Armstrong, as I was unable to contact him by phone. Weare absolutely appalled at the manner in which Sidney Elementary School grounds.are maintained. How long do you intend to leave the pile of weeds, rocks and soil on the west side of the school and hazard — just before school, there was a fire in the grass apparently frorn girls smoking or something, but I had to phone the fire depart- ment. The playground equipment is ina deplorable condition — no paint, and a safety hazard — the wooden monkey-bars all splinters etc., and When were the windows last cleaned? And when were the desks and auditorium chairs washed? : Why. is the grass not cut by the fence at the east and north sides and why do we not have a proper school link chain fence instead of a page wire fence for farm use! This is not country! Just now, you phoned_me, Mr. Blair — so re our conversation per phone, I definitely do want to attend a ‘meeting on the 27th and will state the facts re the ‘‘sloppy’’ maintenance of the school and grounds. Too — something definite must be arranged re locking children out in the rain on school days. Again, this year children were made to stand in the rain, outside, over 20 minutes (that I: know of) in front of the:north east gym door. We understood a child is to be allowed in school at 15 minutes to 9 and 15 to 1 p.m. when adverse weather prevails. This does not hold true — I have on occasion (as I Stated ata meeting, when Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Tobin, Mr.. Hamilton ete. and teachers were present) phoned the school to let a child in after 20 minutes or more in the wet and cold. Why doesn’t this place f have a play room area as in other parts of Canada? There’s many more items but I haven’t time now — but I-can see Greater Victoria Art : The four art clubs of. Greater % Victoria are ‘holding an exhibition Of “Works © of « “members | cat: “the! Clubs Plan “Exhibition. and the Saanich. Peninsula. art clubs: and, the. Victoria Sketch Club: Works . ‘on: display | will | School Board Meeting spending our tax dollars most unwisely and I even will say ‘‘wasting’’— our tax money. I have explained per phone two areas of wasteful : spending. I sincerely hope those in maintenance positions will start doing the jobs that they have accepted responsibility for — next year is too late, our children need improved conditions now. Please answer this letter. Sincerely, (Mrs.) D. Patricia Crosbie 2255 Henry Ave., Sidney. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 63 (Saanich) MEMORANDUM To: Mr. ‘Blair. From H. B. Shaw Re: Mrs. Crosbie’ s Letter dated Sept. 26 Ever since the Crosbies bought the property next to the school and built a house, we have been inundated by complaints: Mrs. Lassfolk fended off the complaints through the years, and we have done what we can to appease as we have done our work: The Board’s present. policy on fencing. school perimeters was initiated partially as a result of demands from the Crosbies for chain link fencing beside the house. ' My response to the specific complaints are as follows: 1’ There are no capital funds left for further development of this site until Referendum 12 is passed or non-shareable capital funds are established. 2. The topsoil pile on the west side of the school is to be used for re- construction of the centre field area. The south field was re-built two years ago, and is now in use. The centre field can be reconstructed. next year. It may. be necessary to level the pile so that weeds can be cut down. 3. Mrs. Crosbie thinks as I do that wooden playground equipment is a poor investment. The monkey bars in question were donated by Alex - Porteous, former Chairman of the Board, and can be removed if itis. : considered that they have reached the end of their useful life. - 4, The outside of the windows were cleaned during the summer, and 7 desks and chairs are washed ona rotation basis by. the Custodian i in’ ae the normal course of his work.. a 5. The grass is not cut by the fence because this is ‘expensive hand ‘work and we do not have: the staff. aa - 6. We do not have a proper. chain link fence because Board Policy i is, sto ae _ provide. only page wire fence on. back lines.” bes 7.. There are two covered play areas at the school for use ‘by children bess “on wet days. There. are no wet weather playrooms inside the school. Perhaps it can be pointed out to Mrs. Crosbie that the Board found it “necessary to cut the Grounds Maintenance Budget last year. by $6, 300 and some of the points raised are the result, of this economy. ae HB. Shaw.” - Building Superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Crosbie appeared | before the. ‘Board and reiterated their: complaints, about.conditions a at tthe: ‘school. In hs hein remark. “ Provincial Museum, Oct. 3rd to. Ott. ‘15th: inclusive.’ This is: ‘the “first. time all four art clubs have. “combined: to hold. such - an: “exhibition. Clubs - ‘participating: “are. the Oak. Bay, Metropolitan comprise paintings: ‘by a wide artists. Oils, : : ‘watercolours, ‘shown. cross-section of professional, |" oe semi-professional and -amateur ||: pastels: and. graphies will: be at - WANTEI -Salesmen for ‘Sidney area (25 and over). os Train - and contract at $150 initial weekly salary with established, highly respected ; Canadian Life Insurance Company. Phone 385- 1471, or ATT- 2597 after six. = a Rod = Gun Club | R.C.M.P. are investigating, PENINSULA Both . percussion piece ow We See you Tuesday night at 7 RUBE BAND Come and join in the musical fun. sexes — all ages. If you play a brass or reed Instrument, or play any ‘Need You! Every Bunday at10 a,m, Legion Hall — Milis Road, ~ KINSMEN AIR CADET BAND Your boy could become cy good mualelan, Become an Air Cadet — Learn to Play, 7pm, Kinamen Alr Cadet Hall, FRAN DOWIE’S MUSIC HALL | | STARRING THE GANG FROM BARKERVILLE AND DAWSON CITY LOUISE GLENNIE GARFIELD WHITE ee ARDEN AND MAISIE SID WILLIAMS NORMAN LONG RETNSE MYSTO TART TRADERS — October 7-8-9 at 8: 30 nm. 82. 00 qt apvte liens $2.78 McPherson Playhouse $3.00 3A-3 a hgh a sedfeaibad he Wos00 AM, 2:00 Noon — 2.60 TVM, 4:00 PUM, — > €:00 PLM, anne : Sidney and Area — ‘CURLERS Playland Curling Club 4240 GLANFORD AVENUE Curling Senean starts - Seennd Werk in October. Openings Available for Full Rinks or Individuals — - In. Mixed Leagues on Sundave — one 12:00 Noon 2:00 POM, Leemail 4d YM, eth, Consecutive season of Small Bore Shooting, and Safety Training of the Junior Section . Sanscha Wall » Saturday, Oct. 2,.9: 00 a.m, Boys and Girls, 12 to 18 years. inclusive with use of the club's .22 calibre rifles, “Entry Fee bs 00 year. §0¢ each week, for 30 rounds Ly R Ammo. _ MEET a HS TURKEY BINGO | Monday, October 4, I: 30 P. Me ~ Brentwood Community Hall, | Wallace Dr. oS games. a $1.00 : ig Ee Extra Cards. 26e . ho a O 5. for $1, 50. OP PORTUNITIES — FOR YOUTH | : Join the modern Air Cadet ‘Squadron which offers op: portunities for FLYING, ELECTRONICS & HAM RADIO, SHOOTING, BAND, PHOTOGRAPHY, MODEL & HOBBY SHOP, Sumimer activities include SUMME it CAMP, EXCHANG E VISITS TO EUROPE AND U.S.A., COURSES IN GLIDING, | MUSIC, PHYSICAL DUCATION, NORTHERN. SUR- . VIVAL, ‘LEADERSHIP. ' Leadership. NOW prepares you for leadership in the FUTURE, os REQUMEMENTS Young men Wto 17 years of age, parene a consent: medically fit. ENROLME NT \ At Air Cadet Headquarters, Victoria International Airport’ (industrial area entrances, any ihursday night dram o4 ivy p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For information phone ~ Commanding Officer 652-1040 8 squadron Adjutant Hdd 706 Air Cadet Headquarters 686-4423 (Mon. & . Thur. nights) ~The Sale of the Season _ Continues 'til Sat. Oct. and. | Check the 22 pg. Flyer for OVER 750 Outstanding Sale | Buys | Take out the 22 page fiver that arrived in the weekend : newspapers and check over. the 760 items, . . Every one of them 4s from our regular assortments... timely 2 re At their lowent prices 1 and most aro our own Eaton Brand or other brand namic Meins bo you Cau recogales Us oul sanaine © value. Shop In person or by phone. ro Mew storo yours; | Daily: 9 am, to 6:30 pan, Thurs, and Fri, OQ tod.