Opinion

Editor: As I read the various pro letters, re a bridge to the Mainland, a road to Squamish and The George Hotel and review the ongoing drama of Gospel Rock, I can only shake my head in wonder. Wake up people.

Editor: A family of four decides to holiday on the Sunshine Coast. They have heard and read so much about its wonders and beauty that they want to see it for themselves.

Editor: Last Saturday I attended the public meeting for the Narrows Inlet Hydro Holdings Corp. An environmental assessment person who gave me a slick brochure about the process greeted me at the door.

Editor: Sad as it is that bullying continues to pervade our youth's social climate, as evidenced by the recent tragic results documented in various media, it is also shocking to see that bullying has permeated our Coastal adult society.

Editor: I read the letter submitted by Judith Reeve (Coast Reporter, Oct. 12) regarding the palm trees at Sunnycrest Mall, and I felt that it was important to correct some falsehoods. One tree was taken out.

The following letter was sent to District of Sechelt council and copied to Coast Reporter. In the Oct. 12 Coast Reporter, it's noted that Coun. Doug Hockley queried why he was seeing concern for logging EW002 raised by Roberts Creek residents.

Editor: Last Saturday night (Oct. 13) the power went out in downtown Sechelt just as we arrived at St. Hilda's Church for a concert with Anagram and vocalist Jacquie Allan.

Editor: I am a retired professional civil engineer who has been living on the Coast for over 20 years - certainly not one of the "brilliant people" referred to in your editorial (Coast Reporter, Oct. 5), but I do rise to the challenge.

Editor: I hate to see people lambaste a politician who is working hard to make things happen in his riding. Currently our member of Parliament John Weston is working to pass a private members bill to create a National Health and Fitness Day.

Editor: A public watchdog charged with protecting our environment has flipped sides. It is now actively promoting private interests. The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) hosted open houses Oct.