Opinion

EDITOR, A couple of days ago a new playground was installed in the Eagle Run Park, so my wife and I took our four-year-old grandson over for a play. The set-up is great and he had a great time.

All ages are invited to the Tribute to the Legends of Country Music on Wednesday (Oct. 12) at 7 p.m. in the Seniors Centre, 1201 Village Green Way.

Editor's note: This is a letter to David Greenfield and Trevor Dunn, proponents of the Sea to Sky Gondola project. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Please accept this letter of support for the planned Sea to Sky Gondola Project.

This last bout of rain has been incredibly welcome. Gardens have perked up, and everything is looking lush and green. Even with fall's low light and cooler temperatures, Squamish gardens are still going strong.

You have to ask quite a few Canadians these days to find one who's not worried about the economy.

I remember it wasn't easy being a teenager. It's an awkward and weird time when hormones spring all sorts of fun surprises on you, like an acne breakout on school picture day, or sounding like a squeaky toy for a few weeks while your voice changes.

EDITOR, Some of us on Kintyre Drive, near Jura Cresent, woke up on Friday to see a bear trap set up on the street. In fact, right beside the driveway of one neighbour, and beside the yard fence of another with two young children.

EDITOR, Pinks I lean over the railing of the Mashiter Bridge Looking down to watch nature's wonder - The pinks - Slowly making their way Against the current.

Harvest Fest 2011 is a family affair and is being celebrated at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park tomorrow (Oct. 1) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EDITOR, I was disappointed with Helmut Manzl's column, "Big cats, bigger opportunity" (Chief, Sept. 23) in which he chastised the group Big Wildlife for not speaking out about recent cougar encounters. In referencing Big Wildlife, Mr.