Opinion

First of all, congratulations to Vicki Huntington and Scott Hamilton on their recent election as MLAs for Delta South and Delta North, respectively.

Editor: Re: Raeside cartoon, May 24 Cartoonist Adrian Raeside sees the Green Party as a sprout of hope on the trash pile of B.C. politics, even as British Columbians who haven't imbibed the Kool-Aid voted in a Liberal majority.

Editor: We received our property tax bill last week and note that Mayor Lois Jackson commends her council for raising taxes only 1.9 per cent this year. This led me to wonder where our money goes, exactly.

Editor: We wish to officially oppose the current Century Group's proposal and any future change to the Boundary Bay lands known as the Southlands.

Editor: Re: TFN putting focus on culture, May 24 Interesting article on the TFN rediscovering its culture.

Editor: Re: Maybe speed bumps will slow 53A St. drivers, letter to the editor, May 22 Joyce Robinson brings up a good topic. I wonder what it's going take to slow traffic down on 53A Street. Maybe it's somebody getting killed, like a child.

Editor: Re: Councillor not certain he'll vacate seat, May 22 Welcome to B.C. politics: B.C. as in before common sense.

Editor: The Ladner waterfront revitalization bylaw that is coming to public hearing at municipal hall on Tuesday, May 28 will encourage applications for six-storey buildings on the south side of Chisholm Street.

MAKE THE TIME Decisions! We make them either consciously or unconsciously every moment of the day. Sometimes we are given advice, and many of our decisions are influenced by the society around us.

Editor: The South Delta Artists Guild would like to thank all the participants for our wonderful fundraising event, Cause for Paws, Feathers and Fur.