(gulf ttfttoOOO Second Section WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30,1989 • PAGE B1 Islander's son with Navy at Vancouver exhibition VANCOUVER — The son of a Lesiuk. "I believe it helps to create Salt Spring man is helping to host a understanding between the public Canadian Navy exhibit at the and we who wear the uniform." Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). Lesiuk is currently posted at Petty Officer Second Class Halifax, where he is a senior sonar- David Lesiuk, son of Fred Lesiuk man aboard the submarine Onon­ of Salt Spring, has been employed daga. He lives with his wife and as an exhibit host at the PNE, greet­ two children in Halifax. ing the visiting public and explain­ The Canadian Forces pavilion at ing naval life to them. this year's PNE features a naval "I think it is really important that display manned by over 30 men and we maintain a link, like this display, women of the Canadian Navy who with the general public," said hail from all parts of Canada. Kevin Theodore Wilkie Reform Party leader Preston Friday and Saturday on the is­ up west coast delegates for the Manning chats it up with locals in land, says he is encouraged with party's upcoming convention. DIP. T.C.M. the Saturday Farmers' Market at the direction his party is taking. Ganges. Manning, who spent His current objective is to drum is pleased to announce the opening of his practice in Reform Party leader looking for Traditional Chinese Acupuncture delegates for Alberta convention WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6, 1989 SALT SPRING — In an effort 275,000 votes in the last federal vironment bandwagon." He hopes at the following locations: to drum up some west coast election. According to Manning, the October convention will Wednesdays at 2551 Fulford-Ganges Rd. delegates and to undertake a little however, pollsters believe that produce some "forward-looking" Fridays at Helios Health Clinic, campaigning, Reform Party leader number would have been in the area ideas and a collection of "new Preston Manning travelled to Salt of half a million had the election not things to say." Lancer Building, Ganges. Spring last week. been polarized around the free trade "Environmental issues fit across Please call 653-9277 for Surrounded by Reform Party issue. the board," Manning said. "It's not posters and pamphlets, Manning Since the federal election last a right-left definition." information and appointments. took time out Saturday morning to year, the Reform Party has sent one The main instruments currently On Fridays please call 537-4419. shake hands with islanders and member to the House of Commons used in environmental protection Member, Acupuncture Association of B.C. visitors at the Ganges Farmers' through a by-election in Beaver are laws and policing methods, he Market River, Alberta. TURN TO PAGE B3 In an interview Friday with Manning said he is travelling Driftwood, Manning expressed en­ through British Columbia in the thusiasm for the momentum he hopes of drumming up delegates feels his party is gaining. Nearly for the Reform Party's convention half of the 8,000 B.C.-based party in Edmonton, scheduled for Oc­ • •# cs-vl members are living on Vancouver tober 27-29. He said environmental Island and the Gulf Islands. issues will top discussions held Total membership in the party there, and he hopes to a see a good stands at 25,000. number of west coast delegates \m Manning said membership is on who can "sensitize" other members the up-swing since the last federal to the urgency of environmental Save $250 election, with the party gaining matters. support from former Conserva­ Manning believes voters feel a Limited Offer tives, Liberals andNew Democrats. general disillusionment with politi­ % The Reform Party received cal parties that jump on the "en­ r\ An incredible savings \l' of $250 OFF our &'* regular price! Yes, Electrolux is offering you an it's true—you can incredible savings on our own an Limited Edition cannister _^.'.'.;. "^jgs. Electrolux for cleaner. 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Ganges A newly developed Advocacy The advocacy access staff deals area the project deals in. This refers Access Project is helping disabled with issues such as income assis­ to disputes where the advocates in­ people fight for their rights and the tance rights and responsibilities, in­ tervene between the client and the Salt Spring Handicapped Associa­ formation on subsidized housing, agent. The advocate contacts the tion can't say enough about it. how to apply for GAIN for the agent on behalf of the client and "It's fantastic," says association handicapped, Canada Pension Plan follows the case through to its con­ chairman Bill Best "These guys are (CPP) or income assistance ap­ clusion. LAST CALL beyond belief." peals, medical benefits, gas tax With education as the second "These guys" are two Van­ rebates, and homeowner's grant for component of the project's man­ couver-based para-legals, Robin disabled. date, the advocacy access staff is Loxton and Garry Colley, who In June, the advocates dealt with committed to conducting Summer is almost over. handled 40 cases in June—ranging issues such as physical assaults, workshops in different regions of from a bus pass appeal to several human rights and discrimination. the province, sharing self-help Join us between now and Sept. 15th for a GAIN disputes — and lost only They fought medical benefit ap­ skills and information on issues of four of them. peals, Ministry of Social Services concern to the disabledcommunity. sunset dinner cruise featuring fresh and Housing medical payments, Topics include accessing com­ Dungeness crab. welfare cheques and retroactive munity awareness, levels of The Advocacy Access payment appeals. government responsibility, ap­ Departs 4:00 pm, Ganges transit dock, in Project recognizes Best says the advocacy access plications for income assistance, front of Kanaka Place. Returns at dusk. project has helped him put together CPP and UIC, and income assis­ that people with dis­ cases for disabled people in the tance appeal procedures. $39.00 per person. abilities face "uni­ Gulf Islands. Local members of the disabled "I can phone over, get the neces­ community may contact Best at the que" problems and sary information, and handle ad­ Salt Spring Handicapped Associa­ vocacy cases that I couldn't do tion (537-9971) or at home (537- may be unaware of before," he says. "And the group 4386). their social and legal will take over cases, half way rights. through, if I can't finish them." The project accepts three types HARDWOOD Launched by the B.C. Coalition of calls: information/referral calls of the Disabled and funded by the are from disabled individuals seek­ Law Foundation of B.C. and ing general or specific information HARDWOOD Employment and Immigration regarding the economic, social and PLYWOOD legal rights and/or programs avail­ Canada, the Advocacy Access Prices you can afford. Project recognizes that people with able to them. disabilities face "unique" problems Dispute resolution calls are taken from clients needing help in ALSO STOCKING and may be unaware of their social Veneer plywoods, oak, teak, and legal rights. formulating appeals against the decisions of other agents, both mahogany, etc. The project has a mandate to & Melafnine hardboard "advocate on behalf of individuals private and public. A "third party" call refer to calls made on behalf of who need assistance," to "educate WtSTWIND HARDWOODS people with disabilities on their another individual. 10230 Bowerbank, Sidney rights and to share self-help skills." "Active case files" is the fourth 656-0848 Tourney SALT SPRING — Eight teams Enjoy a winter vacation aboard the will compete in the Labour Day First 1/2 hr. consultation free R.F.M. in the Slo-Pitch Tournament this weekend at Fulford Ball Park. The tournament will see five McKIMM & LOTT SAN FRANCISCO local teams — GVM, Barflies, BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Rebels, Windsor Plywood, Har­ BAY AREA bour House — and three Van­ • Divorce & Family Law • Wills & Estates couver Island teams — from • Personal Injury Claims • Real Estate & Mortgages • Oct./89 thru April/90 Duncan, Adams Lake and Gold • Criminal Law • Corporate & Commercial • Surprisingly affordable River — compete for the prize Law • Economy bed & breakfast money. The Salt Spring teams will also GANGES CENTRE BLDG. Telephone 537-9951 • Deluxe VIP plan compete for the Roy Lee Trophy, (above the Post Office) awarded to the top-ranked local call 537-9422 or 537-9525 team. Open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday tfn A dance will be held Saturday Vancouver 937-0476 night in conjunction with the tour­ nament Tickets are $5. Wednesday, August 30,1989 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Page B3 MELCOUVELIER MLA Was invited to Moscow Manning TERRY HUBERTS MLA Collect calls accepted: FROM PAGE Bl Wrestler ignored; says: 'These are important parts, but there are additional horses we 656-6232 Saanich & The Islands can hitch to the wagon." Constituency Office islander is irate "Environmentally sensitive pur­ 2388 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C.