Opinion

I remember CBC radio personality Bill Richardson saying, when he came to Squamish for a public library fundraiser, he felt public libraries and public schools were the two most important institutions that we have to protect our democracy, because the

Council is in the midst of budget discussions. We have had a great deal of reports and information that clearly outlines our infrastructure deficit.

EDITOR, Any consideration on the Senate must ask what's it for ("The Senate and other 'excesses,'" Moving Planets, Chief, March 7). The answer to that is whatever one's imagination gives, for there is nothing clearly designated.

EDITOR, We were very sorry to read about the house fire on Fifth Avenue (Fire damages downtown Squamish home, March 7) and are pleased no one was hurt in it.

EDITOR, Just how does that expression go involving paving roads with good intentions...? I never cease to be amazed at what people consider to be environmentally responsible behaviour.

EDITOR, The recent approval of the gondola project, and start of construction, was a disappointment for all those who love the Stawamus Chief, and provincial parks.

Editor's note: This is a letter Squamish mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Squamish currently faces a 12 per cent tax increase, which will apparently only be eased this year by spending valuable contingency funds.

Power often conjures up negative thoughts and associations. When used appropriately, it has the ability to positively effect change. Power is the potential you have to get things done or make things happen.

"My name is Melissa G. and I am a plantaholic." I love plants. It is a known fact that I would rather buy multiples of hellebores more than a new pair of shoes. When a new plant order arrives for a client, I get a bit shaky and my heart beats faster.

It's not just the citizens that are high in Colorado. It's now also the state coffers. While north of the border we continue to hem and haw about what to do with marijuana, the Centennial State is making lots of cents and sense.