News ~ * Tod Inlet could become Bluegrouse regional park by Glenn Werkman The Review A proposal to Central Saanich urging the CRD to purchase 93 acres of land at Tod Inlet for a regional park has approval in prin- ciple but a Fama Holdings spokes- man says the politicians are forget- ting who owns the land. “Everyone has these wonderful ideas about what to do with our property but no one’s talking to us,” Fama project manager Kelly Gesner said Monday. Fama has been doing research on the history of the Vancouver Portland Cement Company that operated at Tod Village from 1906 PEACEFUL TOD INLET from site of the old cement plant shows that the area is used primarily by boai- ers. : ported in principle “the acquisi- tion of a park of up to 93 acres of land, together with additional adjoining lands bordering Tod Creek and Tod Inlet as are deter- mined through study to be envir- onmentally sensitive.” Council plans to work co- operatively with CRD parks to compile a cost estimate for pur- chasing the property and conduct a comprehensive environmental Council io seek park donations TheReview Wednesday, June 12,1991 — Ai9 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Panorama Leisure Centre Is located towards the north of the Saanich Peninsula, and administers a swimming pool, ice skating rink and a tennis bubble. The Centre is funded by the taxpayers of North Saanich and Sidney. The Centre is administered by a Commission which reports administratively to the Capital Regional District, and func- tionally to the Municipality of North Saanich and the Township of Sidney. The Peninsula Recreation Commis- sion is requesting proposals to con- duct an administrative and opera- tional audit of the Panorama Leisure Centre. The review will include a detailed evaluation of administrative policies, procedures and functions, including the organizational struc- ture, and an evaluation of opera- tions. The Commission envisage that the Newest Design Patio Covers AS LOW AS [679 SUMMER 3/\ Start your Summer Early with PATIO COVERS irom SURREY ALUMINUM Come to SURREY ALUMINUM for all your HOME IMPROVEMENT needs: ° Roll-up Awnings ¢ Fixed Regular Awnings ¢ Aluminum Railings ¢ Sunrooms e Windows All work comes with a full 20 year Warranty SURREY ALUMINUM co. fad until 1921. assessment. those who have prior experience in | The Tod Inlet Preservation Council also supported that the North Saanich council wants | the conduct of recreation centre Committee of the Citizens Associ- future regional park be named green space without spending Spe eene ene shee ee ation to Save the Environment Bluegrouse Regional Park,coming greenbacks. | aramccageniont ane with asked Central Saanich to designate from the native Indian name for Only low-cost or no-cost parks MAY 31 - JUNE 20 consulting experience in the opera- the village are as a historic siteand Tod Inlet, “Nied,” which means recommendations were endorsed eat tional areas of recreation, will be seek the partnership of the Heri- place of bluegrouse.”’ by North Saanich council May 3 _ jeaturing: interested in receiving an operation- : . : : Ros : : a Di D it briefi S tage Conservation Trust. CASE is holding a public dis- _ following a review of the munici- GUM nES Se lca eet as “To date, the entire area has Cussion featuring professional and _ pal parks plan prepared by the Barbara Blanchard ence, including the scope and ob- been utilized by the local populace qualified speakers on biological, parks commission. Fred Blanchard jectives of the review, and other as both a recreational and marine archaeological and historical The commission was directed to pan le cone relevant and pertinent details. The area, however, the location of the aspects of the area Thursday June prepare a promotional program on Nye Olds ree ae See site offers itself to include and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central _ encouraging donations of money Patrick Isaac Cee oe international tourist market,” Saanich library cultural centre, or land for parks from residents. For those able to meet the experi- CASE president Derrick Mallard Mallard said. Council also agreed to compare ence criteria, please contact Monty said. Gesner said her firm has pre- North Saanich’s parks inventory AP P ETIZERS sees: eae ote Se 2 > 5 5 : 3 aie: anorama Leisure entre, In an extensive brief prepared pare anaes to filed pub- _ with the Ministry of Crown Lands “A Taste of Local Art” Forest Park Drive, Sidney, B.C., V8L for council, Mallard outlines bun- lic input. The company is waiting inventory and to arrange for a 4A3, telephone 656-7271 by June kers and other areas used by about for the Brentwood local area plan _— student to make signs for local JUNE 21 - JULY 25 14, 1991, requesting an Operational 80 Chinese and East Indian quarry to be completed before proceeding —_ parks as a special project. Audit Package, and giving details er pit laborers. further, she said. A philosophy on handicapped Ne Oa eg | Gesner said: “We certainly see access to parks is to be prepared by F LYING Package Ber DESAtOTE experi- the heritage value as well, but it = the Parks Commission. ie M ence will be verfied. The lowest or needs to be pointed out and Mayor apologizes Community standards for parks COLOUES any tender will not necessarily be enhanced.” Stating that his comments about are to be addressed in the next “World Class Aviation Artists” accepted. Fama wants to build a marina,a the Saanich school board were community plan update. In the JUI 200-room lodge, an 18-hole golf taken out of context, Central Saa- meantime, a special’ file will be iy ae a ous course and 500 single family nich Mayor Ted Jones apologized pened 19 con! aap siazesions homes on the property, she said. _at the outset of the May 21 council for parks, council directed. #203, 2527 Beacon Avenue 36 ; At the June 3 meeting, council Sidney, B.C. (604) 655-4994 As part of future development, meeting. : eeMae : ees : s ; members were advised by staff land on both sides of Tod Creek A media report of Jones’ com- : : : ge : -, that 200 copies of the adopt-a-trail would be dedicated as municipal ments during the May 6 council : as program leaflet had been printed park and at least five per cent of meeting ‘‘taken out of context : : ;, and_were available for the public at all land would also become park, seems to have caused concern, municipal hall 5 Gesner said. Jones said. ; T would uit debate on the parks plan May FA l H E = S DA Li “Tt doesn’t matter to us if the __ Jf I offended anyone I would 57° Chazottes noted any of the yee ‘municipality wants to cede that to like to apologize,” he said. parks acquisition or upgrading Wie the CRD,” Gesner said. Jones had criticized the school recommending in the parks plan She said Fama wants to ensure _ board’s lack of planning for school _will require municipal funds and the waterfront is accessible to the sites and said that the school should be considered by commit- public. district changed its criteria to suit tee of the whole during budget Meanwhile, council June 3 sup- _ school sites. discussions. Bring Dad’s ugliest tie and trade it for $2.00 off any plastic model kit A GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT! Only Until June 16th LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER HOBBIES & | CRAFTS _ 2471 BEACON AVE., SIDNEY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 2421 King George Hwy., Surrey TOLL FREE 1-800- 663-4273 3936-6663