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Whistler’s Answers: June 19, 1986Whistler’s Answers: June 19, 1986

June 19, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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 1986.  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 early June 1986, Whistler council adopted a “smoking control bylaw” that banned smoking in financial and government institutions, elevators, escalators, retail premises, theatres, and “other places of public assembly.” Though restaurants were exempt, it was in order to give them a year to voluntarily comply. Smoking in such public places could result in a fine of up to $2,000. According to bylaw at the time, however, fines would most likely be used as a last resort.

Question: What would you do if you were in a public building and someone lit up?

Stewart Millar – Computer Programmer – Aberdeen, Scotland

To me it’s a litter problem more than anything else. I smoke. I think if you’re a smoker you should try and show consideration for other people. In cinemas and on buses, it’s not fair to people who don’t smoke. On buses, it’s been a great bone of contention back home but people still smoke on buses. I think that laws that can’t be enforced are silly.

Laureen Distephano – Dentist – Montreal

I wouldn’t care unless it was bothering me. If it was I’d then say “you’re not supposed to smoke in here.” It doesn’t bother me enough to make a fuss. It’s a free world.

Martin van Weel – Construction Worker – Alpine Meadows

I’d probably just ignore him but then I’m a reformed smoker myself. The smell doesn’t really bother me. If I was out with other people who were getting offended I would inform the smoker that it was illegal. In Australia, where I come from, they’re starting to change things. It’s much the same as here. Smokers are becoming more of a minority.

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Whistler’s Answers: June 12, 1986Whistler’s Answers: June 12, 1986

June 12, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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 1986.  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 mid-June 1986, the Whistler Golf Club dropped their green fee from $20 and $22 a round down to $13 due to poor playing conditions. According to the Question, golfers had been coming off the course complaining that the course was “barely playable” due to patches of dead grass and generally poor conditions. According to Bob Wick, the golf course manager, they had been unlucky with the weather over the winter leading to bare areas on the course. Rather than close the course completely until it could recover fully, the Golf Club decided to drop the fees and relocate some greens temporarily.

Question: What do you think of the condition of the Whistler Golf Course?

Ken Davies – Realtor – New Westminster

It’s terrible. I think it’s robbery. It should be discounted like they do at golf courses in the Lower Mainland when the course is in poor shape. We’ve played this course before and never seen it in such bad shape.

Bill Butterworth – Salesman – Aurora, Ontario

I think I’ll write a letter to Arnold Palmer. He should have his name taken off the course. I think it’s just a big rip-off at $22 a round. Your fairway leaves a lot to be desired. We came to Vancouver and drove all the way up to Whistler just to play golf.

George Davies – Retired – Surrey

You should be forewarned of the shape of this course when you call up. We phoned up for tee times and were told there was just a bit of winter kill. We made a two hour trip up here, which we do twice a year and stay for three days, but this is just terrible.

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Whistler’s Answers: June 5, 1986Whistler’s Answers: June 5, 1986

June 5, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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 1986.  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: It was reported that in late May 1986 “millions of the winged ants left their nests in the forest and descended on homes where they will try to establish new colonies.” In warm and humid conditions, winged male and female carpenter ants will emerge, mate, and then find an area to establish a nest. Damp areas around houses can be ideal locations, but many homes built in Whistler by the 1980s used wood that had been treated to discourage colonies from establishing nests. Homeowners were, however, encouraged to keep an eye out for any signs of carpenter ant activity.

Question: How did you deal with last week’s carpenter ant invasion?

Hugh O’Reilly – Manufacturer – Tapley’s Farm

We don’t do anything. We had our house frames sprayed during construction so it’s pretty safe. A lot of us have preserved wood foundations too, so it’s poisonous and the ants don’t last very long. I tell the kids that ants are supposed to live outside and they step on them. Other than that, about all you can do is spray.

Gwenyth Mills – Office Manager – Alpine Meadows

You get these little yellow bottles of ant killer, find out where the ants are coming into the house and put it down there. They find it, take it back to the nest and it kills them all. They swarm over the stuff. I put it down last Saturday and they’re all gone now.

Nick Dilalla – Pest Control Representative – Alpine Meadows

Unfortunately there’s not a hang of a lot a person can do because you have to be trained to use many of the effective pesticides. What you can do is use Diazinon or malathion, which are both available at gardening stores, and give it a little bit of a spray. They will curb the problem, but they only last a very short time.

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Whistler’s Answers: May 29, 1986Whistler’s Answers: May 29, 1986

May 29, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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 1986.  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: The Question forgot to print their question for this week’s Answers, but based on the answers provided and a look at the events of May 1986, we’re pretty sure that it had to do with the announcement by BC Premier Bill Bennett that he would be retiring later that year.

Question: We’re not quite sure…

Rolley Horsey – Retired – Alta Vista

I’m rather sorry to see him leave, although he’s probably being smart in doing what Lougheed and Davis did – quitting while he’s ahead. I’m sad to see a change at this time.

Mark Horne – Unemployed – White Gold Estates

I think it’s great as long as he doesn’t get involved in free trade talks. That would be stupid – not the trade talks but his involvement with them.

Keith Light – Carpenter – Nesters

I’m glad to see him go. I don’t know if I can put into words exactly what I think of him. Over the years I’ve seen lots of situations where he’s blatantly lied about things.

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