Opinion

Editor: Re: Build it and shoppers will come, Murphy's Law, May 14 The phrase is a take-off from one in Shoeless Joe, the 1982 W.P. Kinsella novel.

Delta might end up being the final holdout, but something tells me weekly garbage collection in these parts will disappear soon enough.

Looking at yesteryear through the eyes of a post-Second World War youngster, the month of May was always exciting. The European war ended in May 1945 and with daylight savings time, May was a month with all sorts of activity.

Editor: I would like you readers to be aware of the kind act done for me by the abc Country Restaurant in Ladner. Last month I had a very nice breakfast at this restaurant.

Editor: On May 4, $3,366.75 was raised for the Community Fund of Faith that really makes a difference in the lives of individuals in our community.

Editor: Re: Getting it right after 25 years, Murphy's Law, May 7 Your editorial is incorrect and biased in concluding that Metro Vancouver Directors "highly likely will amend the Regional Growth Strategy" in support of the Southlands development plan

Editor: I love the new South Fraser Perimeter Road because it gets you to your destination very quickly - unless, of course, your destination happens to be the Vancouver Landfill.

"Hello, grandma? I need your help." This was how the conversation started between my mom and the person she thought was her grandson - my nephew. The caller reported being in a fight at a bar and spending the night in jail.

Editor: With regards to the debate surrounding the Century Group's proposed Southlands development, I firmly believe that neither side is capable of claiming majority support.

Editor: Re: New bridge not welcome, letter to the editor, May 9 I always find it interesting when writers offer opinions such as in the letter from Peter van der Velden but fail to provide his idea of "an appropriately placed bridge.