I wait each week to read the Letters to the Editor in the Chilkat Valley News and most of the time I can find someone or something I disagree with. I think about writing a rebuttal, but I don’t because I don’t know how to debate like a pro — and I work six days a week. I was furious after just reading the title of the letter submitted by Burl Sheldon in the April 16 edition,  and just want to remind everyone of something I am sure most parents have told their children: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.” 

Just because you don’t think people should eat sugar doesn’t mean that all families have to ban all sugar from their lives. A privately financed and volunteer Easter event was put on by a dedicated group of community members to benefit all families and children in the Valley. 

The last sentence of his letter was “Exactly what are we doing here and why?” The

answer is … having a good time as a community! It was a great opportunity for people to get together, have a good time, and spend time as a family. I would like to thank Krystal and crew for all their time in making Haines a better place to live — it is noticed and appreciated! 

You guys rock. 

James Sage