Opinion

Editorial

Editor: Letter writer Bob Patrick, in last week’s paper, hit the nail on the head when he said, “The SCRD did not get us to Stage 4. We did.” He goes on to further say, “The Coast has a good water plan,” and I agree we do.

Editor: I’ve been traveling through drought-stricken Oregon and California the last month, while following the Sunshine Coast Stage 4 restrictions debate. Regarding the SCRD situation, the outcry seems far-fetched.

Editor: As I did last year, along with others, I was a self-published author selling my wares at this year’s Festival of the Written Arts held at Rockwood Centre in Sechelt. Ah, the joys.

Editor: As I prepare to return to my studies at UBC, I have to express my gratitude to the Coast Recital Society (CRS). They have been instrumental in my music interest and education.

Editor: We are pleased with the support received by visitors and residents to the information signs we place on Gower Point Road in Gibsons Landing.

Editor: I appreciate the opportunity to respond to David Evans’ letter, “No reply on right to die,” published by Coast Reporter on Aug. 13. Mr.

Editor: I am a business owner and resident of Sechelt for the past 58 years. I attended the water meeting held at the District office last Tuesday evening. Like many in attendance, I came away with serious doubts and questions.

Editor: In the Town of Gibsons those of us using aquifer water have been conserving water not out of need but according to the town council’s principle of fairness.

Editor: In your Aug. 21 paper you asked Garry Nohr why the SCRD board didn’t choose a long-term solution regarding regional water sooner. His reply was, “Being one who voted to do it at the time, I can’t explain the answer of the other board members.