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Grow up, not grow old

Grow up, not grow old

Editor: Gibsons is at a crossroad - facing the choice of remaining a charming beachcombing town or evolving into a town - strong and unique enough to keep residents and young folk happy and here. At an open house on Sept.
Time out from self the fountain of youth?

Time out from self the fountain of youth?

A 100-year-old gent named Jack Morgan, a real community pillar in Alberta's west country, was asked the secret of his longevity.
Bylaw good for health reasons

Bylaw good for health reasons

Editor: On Aug. 1, Sechelt council passed bylaw 486 prohibiting open air burning for the purpose of land clearing. After Jan.
How costly is this vision?

How costly is this vision?

Editor: I took in the recent pitch of local entrepreneur Klaus Fuerniss outlining his personal vision for Gibson's Landing.
Still fighting for the forest

Still fighting for the forest

An open letter to Sechelt Mayor and Council If you have not already watched the movie 'The Wilson Creek Forest', please go to the Elphinstone Logging Focus web site and click on: http://www.loggingfocus.
Time for real consultation

Time for real consultation

Editor: Another summer is over and still the commuters on the Coast are frustrated that we do not have a reliable commuter boat. We know that during the summer keeping a schedule is difficult and we have accepted the later commuter sailing.
A lesson and thanks B.C. Ferries

A lesson and thanks B.C. Ferries

Editor: It has to be one for the B.C. Ferry history book. On Friday, Sept. 14 I was at the Horseshoe Bay terminal an hour before the 1:35 p.m. sailing to Langdale. Over the booth a message "a possible sailing wait.
Don't bet the farm on tourism

Don't bet the farm on tourism

Editor: Like any other property owner/businessman, Klaus Fuerniss should be allowed to build his Hotel George if it conforms to zoning and the community plan. But Gibsons residents should be wary of tourism as a basis for our economy.
Sick of closed minds

Sick of closed minds

Editor: Overheard at last Saturday's info session for the proposed "The George" hotel in Lower Gibsons: "Oh, I sure hope you're pro-development." Also, "This is the dark side of capitalism.
A great beginning to positive growth

A great beginning to positive growth

Editor: I am one of many long time residents who have been seriously concerned about the lack of growth being generated in Gibsons Landing.