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Editor: Can’t Minister Fassbender and Premier Clark hear the consistent messages? We want our children back in schools for Sept. 2. We don’t want our tax dollars spent on the $40 replacement plan. That money belongs in public education.

Editor: I am truly disappointed in our provincial government. As a taxpayer, I truly believe the government had time over the summer to complete a deal with the teachers. This lack of resolution has nothing to do with affordability.

Editor: I agree with John Peat’s comments (Coast Reporter, Aug. 22) in regards to the ferry system. It does not deserve all the criticism it receives. This summer I have made some quick trips to the Interior and the ferries were no problem at all.

Editor: I must take exception to the letter by J. Peat (Coast Reporter, Aug. 22) who does not feel that the ferry system deserves all the criticism. He commends the service provided and suggests that locals should just adjust their travel times.

Editor: Rethink speed limits down to 30 km? Sure. Just thought about it. And it makes no sense. In fact, the question annoys me, as I’m sure it does most Coasters. Paul Martiquet’s “Health Matters” column (Coast Reporter, Aug.

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Editor: Help! I’m at my wits end chasing out the neighbour’s new cat from my bird and pond garden. I’m getting tired of having to deal with cat feces in garden beds, too.