News Lambs attacked by pair of dogs The Victoria SPCA is investigat- ing the attack and mutilation of nine lambs by dogs on an acreage near Sidney. Jack Burdge, who was in the process of selling most of his 41 sheep, says nine lambs were killed by two dogs in two separate attacks. Eight were attacked Sunday, and another was killed Monday, he said. “It’s pretty gruesome.... They ravaged them up pretty good. “It’s our version of terror, but it’s natural for dogs to do that kind of thing if they are allowed.” He said he saw the dogs Monday after they attacked his sheep in broad daylight while he was hav- ing acup of coffee. After Sunday’s incident, he kept the remaining sheep in a bam or paddock and tried to keep a close watch on them. “My concer is to alert other - people about the dogs,” he said. The SPCA has an investigator working on the case, said execu- tive director Lynn West. She said it appears there are two dogs involved — a Doberman and silver and black Husky-type dog. They do not seem to belong to a pack running wild on the Penin- Sula. “We know that they’re owned by people,” she said, adding many dog owners cannot imagine their pets doing such a thing. “Domestic dogs will kill sheep as quickly as wild dogs do,” she said. She said the dogs would likely be shot if they were found on the scene, but the chances of catching them in the act are slim. She added traps have been set but they haven’t worked yet. The SPCA can lay charges against the dog owner or owners and demand restitution if it can be determined where the dogs live. Sidney RCMP responded to a call at the Burdge residence Mon- day, but the dogs were not located, said Sgt. Andy Rosequist. He said there is not much more the police can do beyond the SPCA investigation, but police will respond and, where possible, - shoot dogs or any predators attack- ing farm animals. Audit planned for Panorama Leisure Centre An audit of Panorama Leisure centre’s programs and facilities is the first step towards including Central Saanich in its operation, Peninsula Recreation Commission chairman Brian Sibley said Wed- nesday. The audit will help determine how appropriately the centre is meeting the recreational needs of Peninsula residents. Due to be - completed next September, the audit will be presented to Central Saanich council as part of the debate on whether Central Saanich should help fund the existing centre or build a recreation centre in Central Saanich. ~ We think if we have a indepen- dently produced document to show Central Saanich council and residents, showing that we are a viable operation on the Peninsula, we anticipate they will be more likely to join us,” Sibley said. North Saanich and Sidney now support operation of the leisure centre. Originally, the centre was planned to serve all three munici- palities. “Geographically its almost dead _ center on the Peninsula. That was the reason for the site,” manager Monty Holding said. When Central Saanich opted out of the project, Sidney and North Saanich went ahead to build the swimming pool and ice arena as economically as possible. “We've been overcoming that since that time,” Sibley said, not- ing the lockers have rusted out twice since the centre opened in 1978. Since a dry-a-tron was not installed in the centre until 1989, “every metal thing in the pool area tusted quickly,” Sibley explained. Most expensive was corrosion in the pool roof panels, which had to be replaced in 1990 at a cost of $130,000. That unexpected expense is the major reason for the 9.6 per cent increase in the Panorama Leisure Centre requisitions this year, Hold- ing said. 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