News POTATO PLANT-IN TheReview Wednesday, January 15,1992 — A114 Continued from Page Al But a mid-February response is anticipated to Jones’ three recom- mendations. They are: That both ministries support in principle the growing of nematode resistant potato varieties in rotation with non-host crops for markets south of the Malahat: that discussions take place with the U.S. depart- ment of agriculture on the possi- bility of growing resistant potatoes similar to New York State’s prac- tise; and that a policy be imple- mented that all potato production in Central Saanich be by permit and marketed solely through the Saanich Peninsula Vegetable Co- Op, in order to maintain washing, inspection and control marketing. Committee members supported Jones’ recommendations but some members of the gallery thought council should support further action. Grower Wilmer Michell said a new provincial government has given him hope for a “fresh approach” by Barlee but he sees only one way to get Ottawa’s attention. “My only position is to plant nematode resistant potatoes,” Michell said. “A little bit of civil disobedience did good for the blacks in the south and the Indians in Canada. It’s the only thing that got back to Ottawa.” Jones said “The whole freeze we re under is a political song and dance.” Jones said that since the quaran- tine was placed on growing pota- toes for commercial sale in Central Saanich over 10 years ago there has been no testing. “The federal government has not done any testing for nematodes since the ban was put in place,” Jones said. “I find that incredible. “It seems to be entirely a politi- cal concem.” Ald. Arlene Box suggested council ask nematode expert Dr Brodie, a Comell University pro- fessor who wrote a report on nematodes, to a meeting with fed- eral and provincial authorities. “The bafflegab hasn’t changed over the years,” Box said. Jones said “Dr. Brodie’s research indicates the value of growing resistant potatoes as the preferred method to control and possibly eliminate nematodes.” Last year council passed a motion authorizing Brodie to be a consultant to the municipality. However, Jones said the issue seems to be more about interna- tional relations and politics than about controlling or eliminating the tiny white worm found in some potatoes over ten years ago. “The biggest concern is they don’t want to rock the boat on international trade over some potato farmers,” Jones said. “It could be on the Lower Mainland and they don’t want to know about it.” Box suggested residents might want to organize the “first com- munity plant-in,” prompting Ald. Former MP speaks af Dunsmuir program North American security, a his- tory of the Assyrians, native issues, classical music and art programs are all planned for Dunsmuir Lodge in North Saanich by the University of Victoria extension program. A lecture and lunch program Feb. 11 features former Saanich- Gulf Islands MP Pat Crofton speaking on the need for Cana- dian-U.S. joint defence following major changes in the international climate over the past few years. Crofton is Canadian chairman of the permanent joint board on def- ence. The program includes a lecture from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch, for a fee of $20. On Feb. 25, incurable electronic inventor Dr. Rick Hudson will speak on his 25 years of ideas in the second of the lecture and lunch Series. The final presentation in the series, on March 3, will feature John Telawny speaking on the history of the Assyrians, from their origins to their present-day involvement in Middle East poli- tics. Registration for all three ses- sions is $50 and includes lunch. For classical music lovers, Suzanne Edmondson will present a series of lectures, For the Love of Music, highlighting five concerts in the Victoria Symphony Orches- tra Masterworks Series. Lectures will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, March 4, March 20, April 10 and May 1. Cost for the series is $60. Beginning artists will appreciate an eight-session drawing course by Flemming Jorgensen, to be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday from March 11 to April 29. Fee is $145. Work by T.S. Eliot is the focus of a three-part short course by Dr. Stanley Freiberg, to be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 25 and March 3. Entitled Murder in the Cathedral and Selected Poems, the course will cost $45. The era of The Gentry in Eng- land, 1700-1900, will be reviewed in a five-session course of that title taught by Neil Hitchin. Sessions will be held Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting Feb. 13 and ending March 12. Fee is $60. A Taste of France will be offered by Nicole St. Claire, a teacher born, raised and educated in France, who will teach three ses- sions from 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 11, 25 and March 3. Fee is 40. University of Victoria depart- ment of biology chairman Dr. L.A. Hobson will present a course on the marine ecology of the Saanich Inlet April 1, 8 and 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fee is $35. Three programs will examine native issues. A history of the Saanich people will be presented Feb. 12, 19 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m., covering the traditional territory, the names of the territory and the seasonal calendar year. Instructors are Earl Claxton, Linda Underwood and John Elliott. Fee is $40. A public forum on justice issues for the Saanich People will be held at the Lau,welnew Tribal School March 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fee is $5. Edith Baker, chief executive officer for the Saanich Indian School Board, will present a course on First Nations Education — from past traditions to future dreams, which will be held in the Lau,welnew Tribal School cultural centre from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays starting May 7. The course continues until June 11. Fee is $60. Two study groups are planned, one entitled In Search of Canadian Heroes and Heroines, to be held from Jan. 21 to March 17, and one entitled The Ascent of Human- kind, to be held from March 5 to April 30. For more information on study groups, call 721-8827. @Sands Funeral Chapels 656-2932 or 388-5155 Offer a complete choice of Professional Service. —TRADITIONAL —MEMORIAL —DIRECT CREMATION —FULL PRE-ARRANGEMENTS SERVICES Services from your church or in either of our chapels at 1803 QUADRA STREET VICTORIA Or 317 GOLDSTREAM AVE. COLWOOD Registration opened Thursday for Dunsmuir Lodge courses and for other extension courses in the arts, humanities, science and tech- nology, language and business and management. Included in the extension catalo- gue are short courses, one-day and two-day seminars and residence sessions. Registration may be done by telephone, fax or mail. For infor- mation, call 721-8451. Registration in person is availa- ble at the extension office on the second floor of the University Centre during office hours. Clarence Bolt to remark on a scenario of 13,000 people out planting potatoes. Last year two Central Saanich aldermen, Bolt and Ald. lan Cam- eron, said they were willing to go to jail for farmers who break the ban and plant potatoes. After the committee meeting, Jones said that according to the current quarantine regulations, those charged and found guilty of breaking the ban as an indictable offense could face up to two years in jail and/or a $200,000 fine, or, under summary conviction, could face up to six months im prison and/or a $50,000 fine. Although commercial growing within the quarantine area is pro- hibited, residents may grow pota- toes in home gardens. FASHIONS FOR HER EB | 2411 BEACON AVE., SIDNEY 656-5252 SHOP SIDNEY FOR SERVICE ll ! ” x ah [ } Sidney is known for neighbourly service: Each month the Sidney Association of whose extra effort makes shopping in EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Yvette Calder PELICANOS CAFE Merchants recognizes one employee Sidney a pleasure. See you in Sidney! = Mt. Newton. 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