ESTABLISHED 1912 Serving Central Saanich, North Saanich, the Town of Sidney, and the Gulf Islands FOR QUALITY PRINTING it's Fleming-Review a Printing Ltd. ‘SIXTIETH YEAR, Number 39 Wednesday, September 27, 1972 TEN CENTS Phone 656-1151. PREPARES Mi 4 niga ky 15! Mr, P.B, Stinginge, Gail Place, received a welcome letter recently | from Western Washington State College, Bellingham advising that he had been successful in achieving his Master of Edueation, ag a result of his summer session there. Pete is music consultant with § School. District No. 63, ( Mr. and. Mra, Allan Macleay have returned to their home: in Brandon, Man,, after visiting with the former's sister, Mrs. Gordon: Halme, Beaufort Road, Arthur Gerald Spencer, Sidney, wis a recent yraduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, earning a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The Foerster garage on Mt. Newton Cross Rd. ix a busy place this month, A garage sale held Saturday started out te be a collection of articles which the Foerster family decided to get rid af Tt ended up by Including: castoffs from twa. other families On Monday. the Salvation Army will pick up what is left because. there is a huge shipment of peanut butter arriving” explained Anu Foerster. (The peanut butter is for a fund-raising proje ect tohelp build Maleolni Rood | 4G wih! ‘ ‘ Sidney Paint's {il) Nashy has slopped leaving cash tn his factory. overnight, Last week he lost $75 to thiever who broke into bis Third Street premises, Awuracy along the hist highlight of the recent B.C. Maseum Association annual seminar and hoal passengers included Mary Gite and May Johan, Sidoey Museu represontalives. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jolin visited a chunk of modern history, the Benett dam during their strmmet holiday in which they covered 4,000 mille in this province. aha vie Tower reaches ofthe Fracor Hives wie 4 “floats. and forgotten boats at - pounding is viewed below by. | SPARA RETURNS | DEBENTURE FUNDS ° Association Wi il Continue DEBENTURE SALE FALLS SHORT Refunds. are being made: on debentures sold ‘to supporters of the Saanich Peninsula Agricultural and Recreational Association because the required $280,000 necessary. for. the first phase of the recreational complex. has: not been realized, The return of: funds | is being carried oul in accordance with requirements of “the » B.C. Securities Commission. However, a S.P.A.RVA, spokesman said this week that a dedicated group of citizens are continuing. to. — investigate alternative methods of financing. S.P.A.R.A. formed abeut. three years ago to promote construction ‘of a. skating. and curling complex. which would also... inelude’..a |. 50-metre swimming ‘pool and many other facilities. Land was leased:on the north-’ ANNUAL WRECKAGE. of. the Beacon Avenue wharf in Sidney, took place this year on the evening ‘of September 20. © _At left, two unidentified young - men attempt to secure drifting » Sailboat toinner set of floats” after the section it’ was. moored’ to broke loose.» Ultimate - result. ofthe Gary Pearson and Dave Cook. scuba. divers -were ‘removing : “LANE LIGHT 0. FOR PLAZA). |. ” Sidney Council. received 1 Jetter, from. Buena, Holdings, at) their: regulur ‘meeting on September. 25th. Written on. behalf of Beacon Plaza merchants, the letter requested Couner to consider the installation of a street light atthe crear of the shopping. centre, for the safety. and security of emplovives, Council agreed ta the installation of the xtreet Lght-in ree east property from: the Dept. of Transport for $1. per year -from March 15, and this lease will be in force for 25 years. S.P.A4.R.A. now holds an income tax SPARA after July, deductable- as an expense in | responded before will do SO. again ay previously, Bell explained that i in ‘times ‘Of Vista corner of the. airport “As a. matter. of interest, deduction. number — under which any donations made: to 1,1972, are preparing income tax returns.” said-a’ member .of the finance committee. Monthly meetings will continue to be held on the first Wednesday. . of each month at 8 p.m. in Hotel Sidney and the general public is urged to participate. Meanwhile S.P-°A:R.A. officials said they wished to acknowledge and thank those who gave their: financial support during. the debenture sale campaign this: spring and summer. “If. it. is possible. to. construct a badly needed sports complex for the area under an alternative and acceptable means of financing it is hoped that: those. who. have: along . with the many “other residents. . of .-. the’ municipalities.”’ “e | ~ Hospital: Seeks : Tw Redaction instead of 42° ‘emergency, there may, be 56 beds ‘in use, but at times there may. ‘be. only 30, “which would | bring . the | average. rate of occupancy, to 42. He claims the rate was. increased » 30. per. cent on the increased - increase. was | not. inticipated. in their budget. Considerable followed with Alderman Wilkie- ‘Gardner: ‘Stating: AT feel we - should review ‘this ‘situation, - since the increased. number of, beds are only an emergency use Other Aldermen felt that if an’ average occupancy | is” considered, then hotels, motels and restaurants” who” are (or seats) would “also. elaim: units or seats weren't occupied the owners: might claim, absence for part of the year. - ~The Town Clerk. told Council ‘that the figure of 56 was supplied bythe. Hospital when information. weas obtained from. {the number of “units, rooms, seats, etc, involved, Alderman Chris Andersen felt “A: second look should be taken, expecially in view of the fact that this ina an. emergency situation. Mayor Dear: commented that ‘rates in hospitals are $60, per day and. from this, only 7¢ per day is. assessed for sewers, Alderman: Fred Robinson feel the Building Inspector should at beds for which this building ts equipped: and prepared to. uae. Kmergeney: beds should be excluded, Any action «in regard should be deterred ya these facts are establi shed.” the near future. PREPARES PARRARARR ERAS RRR ORR eit ryete nat ataly ns PROC tie Monies we fy Seely alae ee SANS Pty WV 2OMIUA TR RLMUTTE Ht Marinw Fito. The Sitnee Review The Town of Sidney. is. becoming well known. downs California was and soon wilt be lievaldesd along the coat of “Mexico. In San Francised the seataring tralernity here spark at Sidney with sarae reapeyt for a tatal of six yachts have veyayed “from the foot of Beacon Avenue to ib otter gt Son nicest it seyretet oes seeped any steftacet San Francisco, sailing there e upon Uae ipidi Pacitic uciaide, First (6 leave Sidney and arrive ine San- Francisco. waa BCL istarig oat RAINBOW, with Cvelya wud Roger Miles aboard. An exceptionally fast passage was made dawn the Oregon coast {ton Sidney by Uie 62 year old vessel: she made the trip in jast Ty days, WATNDOW is now “three. : SUSAN THUILLIER 2 : Peninsula Mourms Loss .: @ ‘Of Lively Personality The sudden and tragic death of Susan Thuillier i ina plane crash last week touched off.a widespread reaction: whichis some indication of. the community’ Ss affectionate regard for this young and vital woman. | Known to hundreds of: Peninsula residents who. use the - Sidney branch of Vancouver. Island Regional Library, Sue - Thuillier was also active inthe Dog Obedience club, an- ~ enthusiastic gardener and bird watcher and mother of three _ teen-age children, Ruth, Richard and Roni. The. accident which tock. this Ardmore resident’s life Z occurred when the light plane i in which she and her. husband 7 financial responsibility” and then removed the. financial. formula “Which could be: budgeted without _noted Armstrong and there is a " Minister’s Dailly’s’ suggestions, “which - presumably ~have. been ‘said Armstrong, is that Boards -will be able to raise school taxes ~ “Ratepayers will have no control “over: anything. to do. with. BOARD OUTRAGED AT LETTER FROM MINISTER Ratepayers Lose Control DAVIS WANTS RAISE, TOO Special to the Sidney Review BY. PAT MUNSON At least three members” of Saanich Peninsula School Board were. very upset by. the letter from new Education Minister: Eileen Dailly proposing changes in financial guidelines for School Districts and teacher salary negotiations. ~ Chairman Jack Armstrong— said he strongly resented the letter in which Mrs. Dailly ‘first admonished Boards on their legislated by the Social. Credit government. This. - formula established a-108 percent limit to the increase in: operating. costs. | approval by referendum. : . The ceiling to teacher salary increases has also been removed; return. lo free “collective bargaining for teachers. : The most dangerous aspect: of approved by the. N.D.P.- caucus, they. desire. to. any . level and. Trevor Davis shrugged and departed for coffee. Later, Ewan said that the 33-1 pupil-teacher “grossly misused figure’’and not an absolute ceiling. ratio -was. a: Rubymay Parrott retorted that with 38 Grade Six or Seven pupils. in a classroom -there is hardly breathing space. Trustee Davis: had the final word when. he. suggested that since Boards. will assume. the onus. of expenses trustees might also. be improved. excess. operating indemnities NO SAM | FOR SIDNEY - A letter from the Capital Regional. District was read at: Sidney Council meeting Monday, _ regarding PROJECT SAM and their meeting with Colwood, ‘Langford and View Royal. to. collect, process and dispose : of erelict vehicles in those areas. ' They are now in a position, to provide. accurate information | and possible . participation. of Sidney .in this project and stated. number of. beds and such an ff discussion “for the benefit of local residents”. presently being assessed on unit revision on (he basis that all their’ continuously and this could even - extend to private homes vwhere - this: ml establishments i in Sidney. as to” terminated: discussion with his comment, "I goover and ascertain the number . this | wey Bath i " aes “we. were. able to see,” said. her : Last: year, when 20-year-old ft after that”; . International Airport. a branch, FOR SIDNEY FIRE At the § Sidney Cane) meeting on Monday evening, in a report om the . Fire Dept... Alderman Hugh Hollingsworth said) that! ‘only, one. loeal” painter had ‘submitted un estimate" far: painting the fire hell, The Fire: Warden's: Committee decided to’ advertise in out. of town papers. for tenders on this job. Alderman Chris, Andersen felt that amuch: ‘Jower figure might be submitted, . if painters were permitted ta: apply, with high-pressure.’ gun, . rather than by) brush. His: suggestion ig: going to be given consideration when estimates are received, Further in, connection with the report on the Fire Department, Ajderman Hollingsworth ° atnted that Fire Chief Hugh Loney, with the support of his deputy, is vely ‘concerned | jin regard: manpower; there were riftcen amen away during the meanth of August. An emergency meeting wan called to discuss this situation, but as a quorum was not present, no decision could he reached. Another meeting has heen called ssvsunagennloanssnalins te", ry 4 Sot aH a aaneyetate POY ot wee audi DOOM atH riding at anchor. in Stillwater. Cove iiwe Cai qed, sawed, favourable: winds 16 lake her South. LIMEY, built aud owned bby’ Mic Rabb tavily, is awaitlag the ‘kame winds and is only 15 miles away in Monterey Hay. LIMEY experienced some brink weather - on her journey South, making the passage in 12 dave at sea, ~ Diek Thuillier were f lying, stalled and crashed on: the wooded . shoreline of Nahmint Lake west of Port Alberni. : . “The couple had left Sidney in ‘their. home-built amphibious: : _, plane for a week’s holiday on September ° 15.. They followed _ : their usual pattern, dropping into tempting. landing places for. “picnics, visiting Courtenay when the weather closed: in’ and - flying toa friend’s cabin at Nahinint Lake on Sunday Susan ‘Thuillier enjoyed. life and, although " sh : sometimes terrified of flying, felt: that it'was an experience not to be: missed. With her husband. Dick,. ‘she flew. to the Bahamas. in cy small j plane. and athe ‘explored the: Gran Canyon i in ‘Arizona: and the ‘Queen Charlottes the same way Susan knew the risks involved: but appreciated. the: places akyaiver, Susan decided to try the experience, ‘The first jump’ ~ was fine, but on the second she became hung up ina tree and" finally clearing the chute, Janded on top of her husband ‘who fa: ~ was waiting below — completely knocking him out. ‘She quit said) Dick” who is a fireman at. Victoria m Allherjife, Susan Thuilier has been actively involved with ae others. After early married years aboard a fishing-boat, the Thuillier’s. and their young: family moved | ‘to790° Ardmore. i : | . where Susan could also raise flowers and breed Shelties, 2 y =mployed i in. Victoria Public Library. before her m fs ~ Mrs. Thuillier soon realized the need i in this area for-a local» { - ~~ library and sounded out old employers. and V.1. Regional a : Library Association on _ the Possibility of | establishing a Hy Continued on Page 4 ee rc ree | ie PAINTING PROBLEMS. husband. = daughter ‘Ruth: ‘petame: a de marriage § ol BORASRRIA ARR RL 2 RD et at DEPARTMENT | veducation. and the B.C.T.F. will obtain everything they wish for. " member By. placing such responsibility * from Manicibalty. could attend. it. would - be appreciated if a “Sidn yo “on School Boards which’ can be | | legislated as such, ¢ Ann. Foerster : also felt. it was: " unwise to.set a 108 percent limit‘. 4 at this time and the. motion: was defeated. y exercise every economy: Passed ‘ urianimously, © “overcrowded classrooms voted out, Mrs: Daillie has given herself. an’ exit,..added the chairman. “But it is. not so eas sy. cto get people. to stand: for. office. : ‘Ewan moved: “that the” to hold to the: 108 percent in order torre ure our: ratepayers.” Trustee. “Rubymay. Parrot | ‘argued that this resolution: was. - changes: suggested may. not be ‘Trustees John ‘Pennington sind -Asecond resolution stating that the’ Board: would’ continue to. Trustee. ‘Parrott "angel: ita advantage | be taken’ of Minister: ‘Daily’ $ invitation toseek help for’ “emergent”. situations. The - Peninsula” bus. problem: ‘and. could: “Mrs, Parrott. AL this reference to “pupils ‘Board do evi srything i in its, power. B jumping the gun and said that the | teacher ratios, ‘Trustees Ewan or the Review office, 656-1151, “Appeal ‘Ganipalgh | : Saanich, - Central. ‘Saanich an Sidney eport . that © ‘additional ‘volunteer’. Ganvassers | ‘urgently. ‘required for. residential _ drive, ° scheduled to, ‘commence during: the ‘week of. October 16,00 -Persons.- ionterested. Au: in. ‘volunteering are requested to call the following organizers: Central. Saanich .—: Admiral “Kenneth Adams, 652-1067; Morth Saanich - Giles -Perodeau,- 656-4525 3 - Sidney. John. Askew, 652-2646; STELL IN ROVAL. Jubilee hospital following an accident on Weiler, Ave. near: Canora is Gregory police car-an Bepicmbar, 20. sett etsy t tat ha tatat on i or abatabatats ae arenas 4 Both i ILEEN, with Doug, and June adaiin, and Wale and ielly: Nordlund: ins AGKEAN ©. ‘coast hopped’ South from Sidney due to light winds, dog. aad cother adversy weather. Comiilions, 1a company with AGIAN is Dennis, a young fisherman from Sidney saa & 20) trimaran, QUE VIVE | under rE considered — emergent said ‘ the yp atlas altatet Hah y gh yt’y retreat ta Ay itt todatafatetetabebatnrat tabetitytyty 4 aay ieee UNA R ORR ae ae ~ SIDNEY WACHYES AWAIT FAIR WINDS iv SOUTHERN WATERS — command | of Captain Donald Mteftayeruiced In ond autor Son respite from the deeper waters of the open’ scoan They ure now Ukely secured In San” Mego: awaiting the end of gale weather in lower California. T Francisey atone time, where Francisco, giving his crew a brief It was. purely happenstance e. hat oll six yachts mort up ly Sar, ~ Drysdale, 10and a half, whoran into tne nide of a. thoy anchored together, forming what eauld he the abwort f Sidney. During the tine of elected to form the Crulsing Club’. vense], using Use Town as ity home port, and which has gore deep x hea As eligitie to join. 7 contingent of galling aver to moor up there at one time from the port their rendevvoug the ely caplating "Sidney Any sablling “ites accina: Siasdes, < sshd at.