Opinion

I wanted to say, "Hey, lose 20 pounds, put down that cream-cheese-covered cinnamon bun, and then you can tell me what to do." But instead I just said, "Thanks for your concern, but I think I'm OK.

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

Up bright and early for the bird count will be members of the Squamish Environmental Society on Sunday (Aug. 12) at 7 a.m. at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub. The group will be looking for shore birds migrating south from the Arctic.

Since becoming a resident in B.C. I have spent my time pursuing opportunities for work and play to learn more about Canadian culture and develop new skills. It's been a busy and energizing time.

Just a few years ago, Squamish had at least three stores where people could rent a movie. Today there's only one.

EDITOR, It is upsetting to read of Garibaldi 5 Cinema's difficulties. Rent of $36,000 a month, plus staff, plus hydro and of course movie and other attendant costs make for a pretty big hurdle to climb in a community of 17,000.

EDITOR, Today at the Loggers Sports Bed Races, to my dismay, organizers were selling helium balloons.

After the past week of sunshine, Squamish gardens are bursting out all over. Veggie growers are probably experiencing a flush of produce in the garden and enjoying every bite.

Last Friday's (July 27) opening ceremony of the London 2010 Summer Olympics was, among other things, a celebration of innovation and technology, past and current.

All is in readiness for the annual Squamish Days Loggers Festival from today (Aug. 2) to Monday (Aug. 6) with the Squamish Car Club Show 'n' Shine. Always a popular activity is the Bed Races, which begin at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Aug.