DEMONSTRATING THEIR MARCHING abilities are graduates of the power flying scholarship Course at Cadet Camp Pat Bay Friday. The cadets performed their unique aril before an appreciative crowd at the exercises. Pat Bay enquiries up burt new project in Brentwood shui down There’s good news and bad news in regards to tourism on the Saanich Peninsula, Chamber of Commerce manager Marilyn Lee " said last week. The good news is that the num- ber of enquiries at the Pat Bay Info Centre are up about 400 from last year. The bad news is that an informa- - tion kiosk that was installed at West Saanich Road and Benvenuto Avenue in Brentwood was removed last week due to a lack of SUCCESS. “We found that we were giving people directions off the Peninsula when we want to encourage people to stay longer,” Lee said. The chamber decided to put its ‘limited resources to work where they’re needed most — at the Pat _ Bay Info Centre and the First Street Info Centre. “At the Pat Bay location we have few volunteers and lots of visitors,” she said. A total 8,719 parties of visitors asked for help at the Pat Bay centre from January to July with a record of 3,483 enquiries in the month of July. The removal of the Brentwood tourist information booth does not signal the end for tourism services in Central Saanich, Lee said. “We're not giving up on it,” Lee said. “We just have to find a good location.” A location inside the Brentwood shopping area rather than on the “fringe’’ is desired, she said. A majority of enquiries at the Ben- venuto location were from visitors to Butchart Gardens. “Tt’s a wonderful place but it’s a day-long attraction,” Lee said. “After walking around for hours they’re not interested” in other Peninsula attractions that day. The decision to remove the kiosk was made in consultation with the Central Saanich Business Association and that organization will help with relocating the kiosk next spring. July enquiries also increased at the First Street information centre. This year there has been 1,835 requests, with 1,148 in the month of July. The chamber is winding down its summer season and reverting back to its dependency on volun- teer help, Lee said. Six students were hired for the summer but those positions end Sept. 3. After Sept. 3 the First Street centre will be open for two 90- minute periods — from 10:30 to 12 noon and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. — to coincide with the Washington State ferry sailings. “At Pat Bay we're open until 6 p.m. every night and we will revert back to 5 p.m. starting Sept. 3,” Lee said. Classic rates in top 100 Peninsula boats will be among those taking the spotlight at the Classic Boat Festival this weekend in Victoria. The festival, held in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, has become one of the largest regular heritage boat gatherings in North America. Wooden-hulled crafts, small steamboats, pleasure cruisers, yachts, tugs and sail training ships from the Pacific Coast and beyond are expected. Among those taking part are The Hulakai, which is owned by Irv Cormack, and Stan Teitge’s” The Reverie. To qualify, vessels must have been built before 1955. In the case of replica boats, they have to be _ designed before that year _ The festival begins at 12 noon Friday with the ceremonial entrance into the Harbour. This parade includes replicas like the Discovery Reenactment Society’s “Elizabeth. Bonaven- ture” and “Nina,” and longboats from the Edward Milne Commun- ity School. Dockside concerts, colorful cos- tumes, open boat tours, mock res- cue races, a steamboat parade and other activities highlight Satur- day’s festivities. All vessels will salute the Cana- dian Coast Guard Ship Sir James Douglas Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. _The event has been rated among the top-100 attractions in North _ America. - ThaeReview Wednesday, August 28,1991 — AS | Come Home to the Beechwood LISTEN TO WHAT OUR RESIDENTS SAY ABOUT LIFE AT THE BEECHWOOD: The residents at the Beechwood are very very friendly, and I have acquired new friends since my afrival here. As one gets older, friends are very important, and | enjoy the company of the other residents. The Beechwood Is really one of the besi things that happened to me, and | would certainly recommend it to anyone. | feel that the Beechwood is an excellent place for retired people to come to. Jack Rogers AY [a Beedapug VILLAGE SIDNEY BY THESEA~ MILLS ROAD, SIDNEY, B.C. V8L 2C3 655-0849 WESTERN DINNER AND SHOW August 29th, 6 p.m. Please Gall for Reservations , Touch, AND L_a@CONNEGTIONS, - | of Class “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO” LADIES WEAR SHOPS ALL SUMMER FASHIONS FOR HER SALE STOCK NOW TS 2 orice OR LESS SUB STANDARD DENIM JUST ARRIVED 120 W. 2nd 237 Avenue 5th 1250 D lronwood ay Petite Store 53 107 Kenneth Station 2411 ‘| Petite Store 13 Beacon 719 Yales Avenue | Yates St. Street Street Street Qualicum oe Victoria Victoria Duncan __ Duncan Beach Courtenay _River Si 656-5252| 961 Hod3Se-1843 THBTS12 THON 722052 SRAETY 267209