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I would like to start by thanking all those involved in the organization and performances of this years Weetama. It was an excellent week and I look forward to next year’s event.

I would like to start by thanking all those involved in the organization and performances of this years Weetama. It was an excellent week and I look forward to next year’s event. In a town where we are constantly hit with extravagant sports events, it's nice to finally have a little spirit and culture.

I was born right here on the west coast, and spent my whole life playing in the great outdoors. As a result I have an amazing respect for the people of this land and how they used the land to live. In a sense this is all of our (west coasters’) heritage. But something happened this week that sickened me. Being a bit of a patio dweller, I caught many of the acts and heard a lot of the comments, a lot of comments I wish I didn't hear.

I am completely amazed and disappointed with how many people I heard making very derogatory remarks towards the event and people. I am shocked that this type of attitude exists so openly and commonly. I have seen a side of some of the local community I have never seen in six years, and hope I never see again. I hope that these people will try and open their minds, you never know what you may learn.

Once again, thanks to all who participated and I hope to see this event stay in Whistler.

Jonn Leeden

Whistler

 

Dear Mr. Doug (I'm so sensitive) Decloux,

Thanks for generalizing that all Whistler men are 20... and a special thanks for all that personal information in your letter.

Try the Web site: www.i eedhelplettinggoofmyTOattitude.com

Sandi Ross

Comox, B.C.

 

Get a life

In response to that extremely bitter (single) woman bashing all of the men in Whistler:

If you stopped and thought for one minute that perhaps your attitude may be the reason for some of the men in Whistler being jaded and emotionally crippled, you might solve the mystery of why someone like you couldn't find a good man (in 11 years!).

As much as it would be nice to put all men into one basket and name them all "jaded, emotionally crippled and in a suspended state of adolescence," that would also mean that all the women of Whistler could be tagged as fussy, uptight snobs, but that just wouldn't be fair.

So, how about taking your head out of the clouds for one second and taking a look around and you may realize that not every guy in Whistler came from the same mould and that one them may even be stupid enough to put up with a whining cow like yourself.

I'm sure all of the men in Whistler are now breathing a sigh of relief that there is one less baggage-laden woman to approach at the bar.

Good luck in your search for "Mr. Right" because I've already found him, and guess what: he lives in Whistler and isn’t jaded or emotionally crippled.

In addition, what is wrong with a guy who wants to enjoy life?

Lee McCleery

Satisfied in Whistler

 

As the senior supervisor of the Sprouts Toddler program at the Whistler Children’s Centre, I would like to say a big thank you to the local RCMP detachment and all the parent and staff volunteers who made the RCMP Garage Sale on Aug. 17 a success.

In addition, I would like to say a huge thank you to the Sprouts parents and staff. We pulled in a total of 61 volunteer hours and won the $500 bonus the board of directors donated for the program with the most parent volunteers at the garage sale. We are excited that we can buy some fun, new, educational toys with the bonus and we think that our parents rock!

Thank you so much for all your help.

Gabi Moeller

Whistler Children’s Centre

 

I am writing in response to the letter that you published in the Aug. 16 edition of the Pique regarding public access to the boat launch in Alta Vista. As property owners in the Alta Vista area, we are well aware of the issues surrounding the boat launch.

I agree with Mr. Wight that the public should continue to lobby the municipality for a more workable and permanent solution for tour boat operators. However, I would take issue with a number of points that are somewhat sensationalized in Mr. Wight's letter.

Mr. Wight suggests that there is a lobby to shut down the boat launch completely. Of course this is ridiculous, as one of the benefits of being a resident in the area is having access to the boat launch. For most Whistler residents, it is the best place to launch a windsurfer, canoe, or sailboat. The launch is a valuable asset to all residents of Whistler and any consideration to shut it down should be opposed.

Mr. Wight suggests that in 17 years he has never heard one complaint about people wanting to use the launch and not being able to because they had to wait. This appears somewhat contradictory given that Mr. Wight says he has been in discussions with the municipality for six years because of concerns over the congestion the launch is creating in the neighbourhood and among members of the public who also wish to use the launch.

Mr. Wight suggests that the amount of traffic using the launch has decreased in the last two years. I would strongly disagree with this and in fact would suggest that the popularity of the canoe/kayak trips down the River of Golden Dreams has never been greater. On busy days, trucks drop off boats and people every 5 to 10 minutes and there are often two or three operators on the launch at the same time. Mr. Wight himself indicates in his letter that the level of activity is forecast to increase in the coming years.

One concern not mentioned in Mr. Wight's letter is the growing environmental concern. The municipality is currently examining the environmental impact on the river and the salmon run given the much higher use of the river by canoes and kayaks.

The municipality has also been made aware of the safety concerns given that the boat launch is at the bottom of a hill, right on the valley trail. The commercial trucks actually back up right across the valley trail, and it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.

The real issue is that a public boat launch has been turned into a commerical boat launch. The launch has become dominated by tour boat operators at the expense of members of the public who want to launch their own personal craft. The congestion has reduced the public's access to the launch and provides an ongoing disturbance to what was once a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Anthony Werry

Whistler