Opinion

Six months into being a District of Squamish council reporter has left me intrigued by what will happen next.

Here on the coast of British Columbia the arrival of September signals the end of ample summer sunlight and with it, outdoor tanning. It might be time to head indoors to tan, right? Yes and no.

Editor, My mother has decided to stop using water in her house altogether because she and my father are told they use 1,400 litres of water per day, the Squamish average, according to your wonderful article ["A shocking waste," The Chief, Aug. 27].

Editor, I have read with great interest the ideas being presented in The Chief for the legacy grant from VANOC ["Help spend $750K Olympic Legacy," The Chief, Aug. 3].

This week, The Chief introduces the monthly science column Think Tank with Dr. Phillipa Gardiner, a freelance writer originally from Outback Australia.

Editor, I have seen worn out flags before with tattered edges, but how long did it take to become bleached orange? I grew up in a town no bigger than Squamish and we had a 100-foot pole with a 40-foot flag. It was and still is a thing of beauty.

A simple television set was once considered the absolute pinnacle in home entertainment.

Editor, Wow! What an amazing week! Kim and I were lucky enough to make the trip from Indiana to the [North American Whippet Racing Association and the National Oval Track Racing Association] nationals in Squamish ["All dogs go to Brennan," The Chief,

Editor, I saw notice of the anniversary of Greg Parker's passing with a mixture of regret and melancholy. Greg and I did "Chips and Pop" service at Don Ross for a few years. I came to appreciate that we were the only Dads in that service.

This letter was sent to Squamish Nation chief and council and copied to The Chief for publication. Squamish Nation policies are set up for only children living on reserve, in regards to education for preschool ages.