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I've always been a fan of technology because in my mind all those wonderful gizmos, gadgets and computer-thing-a-ma-jigs are not only great advances for our society but also examples of how human intelligence has grown and evolved over the years.

Editor, Over the past three weeks I have been staying in your beautiful town visiting from rural Ontario. My daughters and their partners have lived in Squamish for the last few years.

Early investment in our human resources pays off economically and socially - we should do more of it.

As the official mountain biking season winds to a close (SORCA's final riding event of the season, The Loonar Enduro, is scheduled for Oct. 24), it's worthwhile reflecting on how far mountain biking has come in this community.

This letter was sent to Minister of Education Margaret MacDiarmid and copied to The Chief for publication. Editor, There may be no place on the planet that has escaped the effects of the financial markets failure.

Last month, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell said problems funding the preparation of community wildfire protection plans would have to be solved by local governments.

Editor, I am absolutely gobsmacked that there may not be a Santa Parade in Squamish this year. For the Chamber to leave it so late before letting anyone else know is downright stupid.

Editor, I read with some trepidation your coverage of the proposed billboards to be erected at the entrance to our (no longer fair) city ["Feds OK Highway 99 billboard," The Chief, Sept. 25].

Editor, Instead of criticizing the Squamish Nation for erecting the electronic billboard, we should applaud them for yet another manifestation of joining the mainstream economy.

People drink alcohol for a variety of reasons, ranging from a glass of wine with dinner or an occasional social drink with friends to heavy consumption because of addiction or dependence.