News PANORAMA PASSPORTS Continued from Page Al Central Saanich resident $3.45 compared to $2.65 for a Sidney or North Saanich resident. Holding suggested the centre will issue identification cards for the Sidney and North Saanich residents who pay taxes towards the centre. Central Saanich does not contr- bute to the cost of operating the centre, although an estimated 40 per cent of the users come from Central Saanich. Restrictions against Central Saa- nich users have been proposed for several years, Holding said. After Central Saanich council voted Feb. 10 to maintain the status quo while surveying residents on the issue, the recreation commission decided it was time to limit access to the centre. “If we're only going to get financial support from North Saa- nich and Sidney, then we're going to tailor the programs to meet the needs of North Saanich and Sid- ney.” Monday, Central Saanich Mayor Ted Jones denied the municipality is trying to avoid contributing to Panorama. He said the public meetings and survey are designed to give resi- dents information on the issue. Contributing to Panorama will add an estimated $100 to Central Saanich residential tax bills. Depending on the results of the survey, which will be distributed with the tax notice early in May, Central Saanich may be able to make a decision without going to the expense of a referendum, Jones said. Public information meetings will be held March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. and March 11 from 7 to 10 p-m. in the fire hall next to the municipal hall on Mt. Newton Crossroad. “Our efforts to fully inform the citizens of Central Saanich with all the facts associated with this tri-municipal venture should not be viewed as stalling tactics,” Jones said. Peninsula Recreation Commis- sion chairman Brian Sibley has seen numerous gentle overtures to Central Saanich to join in the recreation facility operation during the past five years. There have also been two stud- ies recommending Central Saa- nich join in financing the facility. “T believe the commission is in a box. The only way to get an expansion of that facility is if Central Saanich people come in with us,” Sibley said. At the Feb. 18 meeting, commis- sion members voted unanimously in favor of the restrictions on Central Saanich users, Sibley said. Holding said increased popula- tion and increased interest in rec- reation have filled Panorama pro- grams past bursting. During public swim and public skate sessions at the centre last Friday, the lobby was so full that users could not get into the build- ing, Holding said. “The facility cannot accommo-_ date the total demand any more,” he said. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Continued from Page Al “We're not pessimistic, but we’re not naive either,” he said. “The project was put on hold for 1991, so we're trying again in 1992.” He is confident the society can overcome concems raised by some council members in the past about sewage-related issues. Some aldermen didn’t want Sid- hey taxpayers being put in a posi- tion where they would be respon- sible for a North Saanich project. Some noted North Saanich’s refusal to pay for maintaining the system as the key reason for not extending sewer service. Others opposed connections saying it would add to an already over-burdened sewage treatment plant, which is operating above capacity during peak flows and heavy rains. One solution put forward is a tri-municipal plant serving the Peninsula. A feasibility study on this should be completed soon. Emerson hopes the society and council can resolve the outstand- ing issues in a “‘mutually benefi- cial” way. He said it’s possible that by the time aldermen might vote again on connections, the tri-municipal study will provide a clear solution to most of the sewage concems. Before applying for funding, the Kiwanis Society is compiling a list of people in the area who are in need of affordable housing. ““We have to establish a need, and once this is established, we can submit a plan,” said Emerson. People are asked to register with the society by calling Emerson, at 656-7156, or by phoning 656- 7717. Meanwhile, Kappa’s Peter Kel- ley said he*has reapplied for $2.7 million in funding to build a 24-unit co-op housing project. Last year, the Kappa project was the only one on Vancouver Island to receive approval for co-op hous- ing funding. For the 1992 year, the B.C. Housing Management Com- mission has 260 units allocated for Vancouver Island family housing with Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation funding. “I hope they respond better to the need for housing,” Kelley said. “It’s really something to have a site this well suited for family housing. “Hopefully, if sewer from Sid- ney is forthcoming we would stand a very good chance (of receiving funding approval again),” Kelley said. FASHIONS FOR HER | 2411 BEACON AVE. SIDNEY 656-5252 Banks evacuate after bomb threat Pacific Coast savings and Credit Union branches on Beacon Ave- nue in Sidney and on West Saa- nich Road in Brentwood Bay were evacuated after a male caller said bombs were set inside the build- ing, about 1 p.m. Saturday. The threat made to the Sidney branch was made about 45 min- utes after a similar threat was made to the Victoria main branch of the credit union, Sidney RCMP said. A search of the business was conducted with no evidence of a bomb found. The banks re-opened for busi- ness later in the afternoon and police departments in each juris- diction are working together on an investigation. Bomb threat at medical centre An unidentified female caller said a bomb was set inside a recently-opened medical treatment centre on Third Street in Sidney, about 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Sidney RCMP said the premises were searched and no evidence of a bomb was found. Business con- tinued as usual, police said. No one was hurt afier shots fired Sidney RCMP are still investi- gating a shooting in the 1200- block McTavish Road about 2 a.m. Feb. 15. Police said a Sidney man came out of residence with a firearm and fired two shots. No one was injured during the incident and police are in the process of laying charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to the peace and carry- ing a firearm while prohibited. The man was not identified. He was scheduled to appear in Sidney provincial court last week. Youth caughi A 15-year-old Peninsula youth was caught by police after a pas- serby noted people leaving Gur- ton’s Garage on East Saanich Road and McTavish Road about 1:15 a.m. Feb. 16. Stolen property was recovered by police. A broken window and a pried filing cabinet were found inside the station. Charges are being laid against the male youth, who cannot be named because of regulations within the Young Offenders Act. Environmentalists StartHere eZ ZZ TheReview Wednesday, February 26,1992 — Ag Smoke causes Residents of a Bradford Avenue home had to be evacuated early Thursday morning when their home filled with smoke from a furnace breakdown. evacuation Sidney fire prevention officer Larry Buchanan said firefighters were called to the 2225-Bradford Ave. house just before 5 a.m. 7816 E. Saanich Road NOW OPEN OVER 4000 TITLES Biggest Video Store in Saanichton Nintendo, Super Nintendo Children’s Movies on Weekly Rental Pioneer Village Shopping Centre 652-7634 oS RECEPTION: 11:30 a.m. LUNCHEON: 12:10 p.m. “NOTICE” Sidney Ratepayer’s Association The Review inadver- tently missed placing an ad announcing The An- nual General meeting of Friday, Feb. 21st at ‘Sanscha Hall Sidney. We aplolgize for this er- ror and do hope it has not caused too much inconvience. REGIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Chamber Week Luncheon SPEAKER: Retired Victoria Police Chief, BILL SNOWDON TOPIC: INTEGRATION OF POLICE SERVICES DATE: Friday, February 28th, 1992 PLACE: Olympic View Golf Club 643 Latoria Road TICKETS: $18.00 per person + 7% G.S.T. PHONE 656-3616 FOR RESERVATIONS DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT LUNCHEON ~~ Laney Tren years. March 9th, 1992. THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Submissions are hereby invited from persons, resident in Central Saanich, interested in serving on the Heritage Advisory Committee. Two (2) positions will be appointed. The Heritage Advisory Committee is established by By-Law and consists of six persons. The Committee members are appointed by Council and serve without remuneration. In general terms, the Committee advises Council on maiters pertaining to designation, preservation, alteration, renova- tion or demolition of heritage buildings, structures or land, under Chapter 165 of the Municipal Act: One member appointed under this By-Law will serve for a term of one year, and one member shall hold office for a term of two Persons interested in the above should submit a personal resume Outlining details of residency, community activities and reasons for wanting to serve on the Heritage Advisory Committee. All submissions must be forwarded to Bonnie McKenzie, Recreation Coordinator, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, B.C. VOS 1MO, by 4:00 PM. Monday, “A Cut Above Versatile 5 H.R. Model - $1,049.00 Powerful 8 H.R. Model - $1,295.00 SAVE OVER $200.00 The BEST” rs GRANT’S SMALL MOTORS 40134 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3X9 656-7714