Opinion

"It's not something I've really turned my mind to, to be honest with you.

Editor, It has just come to my attention that the school board has proposed to try and even out school admissions in Squamish by making Valleycliffe a Grades K to 3 and Stawamus a Grades 4 to 7 or enforcing the boundaries to even out attendance at bo

Editor, I am writing this with regard to the article in the Chief newspaper from May 21 "Bottled water ban supported." I have lived in Squamish since 1963 and I have real concerns regarding the quality of our tap water.

This year, Safe Kids Week is May 31 to June 5 and what better way to celebrate than to make sure you and your kids are safe when out wheeling around? Helmets save lives. Helmets prevent injury. Helmets are good - get one.

By now you have probably heard of Squamish's objection to one aspect of the Regional Growth Strategy. I would like to report on the status of the issue.

Editor, In response to the letter "Let us decide," Squamish Chief, May28.

Education funding has to be one of the most head-scratching areas of government spending. Every year, the government trumpets how it's increased funding to our local school boards.

Editor, So the push is on again to get rid of bottled water because they're bad for the environment ["Bottled water band supported," The Chief, May 21]. Well, so are disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, and undoubtedly condoms.

Mamquam Grade 7 students have been rehearsing every spare moment for their upcoming musical performance of the Beauty and the Beast.

Adolescence. We have all been through it and have come out the other side - with varying results. Adolescence is much more than simply a process of moving from childhood to adulthood.