Opinion Continued from Page A6 head out of wherever it is and take a peek at the exciting brand of hockey Vancouver is putting forth to the enjoyment of its sellout crowds. As last night’s game (Feb. 4) versus Montreal proves, the Can- ucks can play with, and beat, any team in the league. My message to you, Mr. Hengen, is that if you want to keep the small audience you have, you should give this hockey team some credit, and maybe take a look at the NHL siandings. Kevin Volk Central Saanich Satisfied cifizen Editor: In response to the letter from Wm. Ellis in the Jan. 29 issue of The Review, (Whose opinion), | spoke at the North Saanich com- mittee meeting as a private citizen and not representing any group or organization. However, following that meeting I spoke to a number of alderman and was satisfied with their expla- nation of the problems confronting residents of the Laurel Road area. Mrs. B. Brock North Saanich Band kids go extra distance Editor: I would like to tell you about some hard working students who are raising funds to attend two workshops and some fun activities at the same time. The students are the Grade 8 Band Students at Mt. Newton Middle School. They began their fund raising in June of 1991. They have done grass cutting contracts, substitute summer paper route contracts, highway garbage detail, sold black forest hams, poinsettias, Joe’s notebooks, held a school garage sale, Friday cup- cake sales, jellybean guess and raffle and operated a Christmas Tree lot at Ploughshare Market from Dec. 5-22nd where each student with a parent manned the lot in rather cool conditions. The band students also did school performances and audition tapes, as well as maintaining their regular activities and school study demands. So often we read about the idle teenager — it would be nice to see more credit given to the hard working teen who is trying to keep up with the timely demands. These students have to keep up When looking for the right home or selling yours... Find the right real estate agent first! Ask for Jim Dixon a “House Sold” name on the Peninsula since 1984 .. 656-5584 | NRS Block Bros. Realty Sidney their scholastic studies as well as put in time to practise their instru- ment for class and upcoming events. Unlike some chosen activities, music is as academic as your math and science, constantly requiring study and memorization of given facts (as well as coordinating with muscle control in order to per- form). One cannot sign up to be in the band and then show up for the date of the performance. As any parent will testify, play- ing an instrument requires dedica- tion and hard work on behalf of the student and lots of patience and persistence on the part of the parent. (Have you ever listened to a beginning instrumentalist do their home practising??) It makes them feel very proud when someone recognizes their efforts. Yes, they are getting a reward but only after three years of hard work and auditioning for the opportu- nity. I would like to wish them the best on their travel plans. I would also like to thank the community for supporting these students by purchasing their sales products and attending their per- formances. J. Mazzocchi Central Saanich Fatal politics Editor: I remember Frank Richards of The Review standing with me at the back of a hall in which the ' Social Credit were holding a meet- ing 40 years ago. The meeting opened with a prayer and with the singing of “O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.” The records of history show that the mixing of “religion” with politics results in tragedy. The party which started out with such high claims to morality has been overtaken by corruption. I clearly recall Richards turning to me and asking how this group could arrogate to themselves a special claim to being nghteous. If youre NEW IN TOWN and don’t know which way to turn, call the Verona Wig. You'll be glad you did. hostesses at: (Sidney & North Saanich) Theresa Thom 656-7746 Claudia Parfitt 656-7898 Viola Howe 656-3825 i(Brentwood & Central Saanich) Frances Suddaby652-7767 Vicky Jackson 652-5689 (Baby Welcome) Fern Gifford 656-8932 Welcome Wagon Answering Service 479-3385 During the time that I was MLA for Saanich, The Review published a regular column of mine, during the brief time I was in the legisla- ture. I am still writing letters to the editor and have a regular column in the local “Seniors” Choice.” Frank Snowsell Kelowna Look at malls Editor: With all these plans that various people have suggested for Beacon _ Avenue I am very surprised that no one has suggested a “mall.” On a recent trip to Vienna and Germany, we were very impressed with the centre city (and centre town) malls. In a small city called “Wilden” (near Dusseldorf) it was quite lovely — you could walk around the stores and across the street with no problems — and we noticed that people came out to stroll in the evenings and “window shop!” I kept saying to my husband “wouldn’t this be great for Sidney — a mall from Seventh Street to the waterfront. (Great for Victoria too!) Continued on Page A39 TheReview Wednesday, Pabenaey 19,1992 — A8 Field hockey players seek site A bid by the Saanich Field Hockey Society for a playing field was referred by Central Saanich council to its parks and recreation committee and to the Peninsula Recreation Commission. Ina letter to council, received at the Feb. 3 meeting, society spokes- man Stephen Dove asked council to provide a site for the 100 field hockey players in the association. He noted developers are often required to dedicate property for park when gaining approval for a new development and asked coun- cil to provide some of that prop- erty for field hockey. * ok More wheels for municipal fleets have been approved by Cen- tral Saanich council. Approved was replacement of a Cloverdale Paint HOUSE OF RUSSELL HAIRSTYLISTS LTD. UNISEX @ 656-1522 vee ® Precision Cutting ~ IN SIDNEY CENTRE #102-2367 Bevan Ave., Sidney, B.C. 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