Opinion

Editor: The work of democracy is never done as stated in the Aug. 22 Optimist, unfortunately the workings of democracy have continued to deteriorate over the past two generations in the Western societies.

Editor: Re: Minister responds to critic of treaty process, letter to the editor, August 31 Minister Mary Polak stated that: "Treaties define aboriginal rights as treaty rights; they do not extinguish them.

Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. in Ladner's Memorial Park, five dogs were running loose (off-leash) near the children's playground, waterpark and visitor sidewalk in this designated leash-only park.

Editor: Re: South Delta should separate and elect politicians that will listen, letter to the editor, Sept. 5 The following are some suggestions as to how "the big change" could be accomplished: 1.

It's an impressive club. MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to an extraordinary group of citizens from Delta and Richmond during an afternoon ceremony last Friday.

Editor: Re: Float homes aren't welcome on Deas Slough, letter to the editor, Sept.

Ah, late summer in Ladner: fiery red sunsets; cool, ocean breezes off the water in early evening; the rustle of papery leaves in the trees. And piles of dead birds along the riverbank.

Editor: Here we go again! A new school year at Beach Grove Elementary and the twice daily meetings of parents with dogs has resumed. They meet at the "outhouse" and talk while their dogs run around.

Editor: As we wrap up five years of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association's (BIA) Outdoor Movie Nights, I would like to thank all those who have made this idea into a wonderful reality.

I don't remember having a Hell Night as a back to school rite of passage when I was a kid.