Opinion

EDITOR, I don't know why we have to spend a million dollars on a turf field at Brennan Park. We already have beautiful grass fields. The only problem is the Canada geese. Goose droppings sometimes carry serious diseases.

Are Squamish residents letting their thirst for anything that has the potential to boost the local economy blind them to potential pitfalls that might be associated with the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola? Maybe, maybe not, but as a result of the recent

I watched with surprise over the past few weeks at all the "breaking news" about how a proposed gondola is going to split up Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

EDITOR, There once was a fellow who decided to run bike paths on his agenda, to add to our fun. As a councillor he thought, "I could really reach 'em." But with his constant raise demands, we're lookin' to impeach 'im. Dave Duddy Garibaldi Highlands

EDITOR, I recently learned that the Willmot family, after much pleading with the DOS, and despite community support, has been forced to surrender its chickens. Why? Because having backyard chickens has been deemed a bear attractant.

"From Russia without love.

Forgive me if I'm confused, but did I read that brazen appeal emanating from 37955 Second Ave.

The following is an edited version of a letter sent to Premier Christy Clark, Minister of Environment Terry Lake, Chief Ian Campbell, Squamish Mayor Rob Kirkham, SLRD Chair Susan Gimse and Sea to Sky Gondola Corp.

I'm a big fan of television programs like "The World's Dumbest Criminals," where video surveillance shows inept thieves failing miserably at their petty crimes.

Winter is on the other side, and people are flocking into their gardens. It makes my heart sing. There are a few spring chores you should be tackling at the moment which will help get your garden off and running for the growing season.