Opinion

You will have to forgive this writer for not being too objective in this editorial, as it hits really close to home this week.

Editor: Sunday, Aug. 11, was a hard day for all of us at the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA). Unfortunately, a brief but significant rain storm dumped enough precipitation at the Sechelt Airport to force me to make a tough decision.

When the press release from the BC SPCA came into my in box last week, detailing the abuse of a five-year-old lab-mix dog by the name of Rocko, my heart just sank.

Editor: I recently heard a Vancouver weather forecaster enthuse about how great it was that July had no rainfall -an all-time record.

Editor: Chaster Creek Farm and Stables would like to thank the Rotary Clubs of the Sunshine Coast and their volunteers for all the help getting us ready for the RCMP Musical Ride horses.

Editor: In the article "BCTS urged to spare old-growth forest" (Coast Reporter, July 26), Garry Nohr, chair of the Sunshine Coast Regional District, was quoted as saying: "I feel [BCTS is] listening and they're trying to work with us, and to make it

Editor: I just couldn't let this weekend go by without giving a hearty vote of thanks to the Town of Gibsons for their support of the wonderful Music in the Landing concerts and to the organizers who make it happen. What a B.C.

Editor: As Sea Cavalcade was being enjoyed, and deservedly so, by both residents and visitors in Gibsons last weekend, I found myself in one mighty traffic snarl.

Editor: On Monday, July 22, I learned I had a serious optical malfunction, a detached retina in my left eye, as well as the dangerous pre-existing condition that could lead to a detached retina in the right eye.

The following was sent to Health Minister Terry Lake and copied to Coast Reporter. I am writing in support of Victoria Maxwell's letter (Coast Reporter, July 26).