Last summer I wrote a letter about the large house, high on the west side of Alta Lake that can be seen from almost anywhere in Whistler. My complaint was that it kept all of its lights on 365 nights of the year, whether anyone was there or not, causing energy inefficiency and light pollution that dimmed the stars. I would have preferred to knock on the door and ask the owner to turn down the lights, but security on the property was too great, and I resorted to writing a letter.
Less than a week after Pique published the letter, the lights went dark and they have stayed that way. The residents across the valley appreciate the owner’s action and we would like to thank them belatedly.
