Opinion/Letters to the Editor

Our coalition notes you have printed a letter: "The fluoridated water conspiracy," penned by Thomas Spanning, wherein he accuses the coalition of "pseudo-science and a fear-based argument," the usual typical, unsubstantiated, unoriginal accusations.

I'm writing this in regards to the wonderful lady who was in front of me Wednesday morning Dec 8. at roughly 9 a.m. in the Starbucks drive-thru at the Pine Centre location. You were driving the white Ford pickup in front of me.

In every discussion there are at least two sides, each willing to make statements and present facts that will convince you that their side is right.

Regarding Reverend Tim Osiowy's letter about the "premier deserves respect", he states this country, Canada, is a Christian nation. With all due respect to Pastor Osiowy, and as a fellow Christian, I would point out that he is mistaken.

Carole James is resigning as leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. She didn't walk; she was pushed. A curious push indeed, the only thing the NDP had going for it was Carole James.

To the blonde ponytailed lady in the silver or light blue small car who zoomed through the school zone and crosswalk right outside of Heritage school on Monday morning - were you teaching your child good human behaviour when you gave me the finger? A

There seems to be a high number of drivers that are ignoring the rules of the road or need a refresher. That eight-sided sign that's red with white lettering? That's a stop sign, not a pause sign.

I am an auxiliary hospital volunteer writing in response to Carmen Harker's letter of Nov. 25 about her concerns regarding the ER area of our hospital ("ER needs to get its priorities straight").

Around Our Schools The students and teachers at Cedars Christian School have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas concert on Friday at Westwood MB Church. There will be two performances: Grades 1-6 at 11a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Doug Jamieson Pairings Our Pairing's food item for this week comes compliments of chef Tony Rechsteiner, instructor of culinary arts at the College of New Caledonia, and is Chocolate Almond Roca Squares. Roca is the Spanish word for "rock.