In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: In 1985, Whistler did not have a skating rink (one was supposed to be included in the Whistler Resort Centre but was not included in redrawn plans for the Whistler Conference Centre), the Whistler Medical Centre was located in a trailer and then a basement, the Whistler Public Library Association was yet to be formed, and the Whistler Skiers’ Chapel was located in today’s Creekside.
Question: Which of the following would you rank most important and why? Skating, health care, golf course, library and a chapel.
Jim Kennedy – Labourer – Chaplainville
Health care and a library are the most important. I think they are needed because we have a growing community. I’m a hockey player and a golfer myself and I’d like to see those, but I’d have to say those first two are needed. I think a library would be useful too for reference purposes.
Rolly Greczmeil – Avionics Mechanic – Richmond
I’d change two and one around. Why? Because I’ve been in there a couple of times. Of, (the clinic) is okay, but if this is going to be a world class place, that’s one area that’s got to be improved.
Norah Llewellyn – Housewife – Reno, Nevada
Of all those choices, I would say emergency services and health are the most important following a library, chapel and then a skating rink/tennis court. Why health first? Well, when an emergency occurs that’s life threatening you have to have the facilities here, and that’s more important than recreational needs.