By An appeal to forgive
An appeal to the Commander-in-Chief and to ALL Christians in our country, whatever be your station.
The last U.S. Census showed there were about 83 percent of us. Now is the time for us to take our stand.
Let us remember the Lord’s prayer and the Sermon on the Mount. Follow the teachings of Christ. FORGIVE the 11th day of September tragedy.
Jesus said, Love your enemies. Now is the time to do this If we are to have peace.
Valerie Dumitru, RNLos Altos
The Afghan Dis-Comforter
I am filled with National pride. Yet, as I listen to Russian military officers with as much as 10 years experience warning us “Don’t go in there,” the Pentagon deflectively announces that they are “taking this into consideration.” I can’t help but remember 1965 when the French Foreign Legion, the French government, and countless French intellectuals warned us with freshly dripping, red perspiration, “Don’t go in there,” then referring to Indochina and French Vietnam. I can palpably picture the year 2009 or so, where a Senate special subcommittee is asking Donald Rumsfeld, “So, tell us again, Mr. Secretary, what part of ‘Don’t go in there’ did your staff not understand?” … and I am then reminded of that irrepressible corporate slogan, simply reborn out of wisely reconsidered errors, “Thimk!”
Roger W. BurnellLos Altos Hills
Inaccuracies in St. Nicholas story
Your news reporting of St. Nicholas Church’s construction of our new pastoral center (Aug. 15) contained several inaccuracies.
You stated that the square footage of our building is 3,498. The square footage is actually 5,011.
You stated the reason that the parish demolished the former rectory is because the parish could not afford the cost of a remodel and you used unnamed church members as your source of information. The correct reason the rectory was demolished is because the advice which I and the three advisory bodies of the parish received is that the cost of a remodel is as or more expensive than the cost of a complete teardown.
I hope this information will serve to better inform your readers who include our parishioners.
The Rev. Gary ThomasPastor,St. Nicholas Church, Los Altos
A pit bull as a pet?
Concerning; Palo Alto Animal Services, Pet of the Week (Aug. 22):
Quote: “Ice is a big mellow, neutered, 11-month-old pit bull. He is incredibly loveable and a delightful example of the breed. He is available for adoption at the Palo Alto Animal Services.”
I can not believe this, a pit bull; an animal breed that has been involved in all kinds of attacks on children and people; a breed that is comparable to a loaded gun and it is being offered for adoption. Someone in the animal services is mixed up in what are lovable breeds and those that are not.
How come it was turned into the Animal Shelter in the first place? I believe that dogs and cats are great, but I have to also realize that some breeds have a bad reputation for violence and it is therefore a responsibility to sort out the bad actors. What’s so great about a pit bull; is it macho to own one or a thrill to look at its big teeth?
Get a gander at that photo in the Town Crier and see the two great big “Fangs.” Doesn’t it turn you on if you’re the type that loves dangerous adventure or loves to carry around a loaded gun?
I am appalled that the Town Crier would print this Pet of the Week. I am sure that there are a lot more lovable mutts than Pit Bulls available for adoption.
Mario BonicelliLos Altos
DSL on Page Mill doing just fine
Your article in the Sept. 12 issue titled Pac Bell to offer DSL service to Los Altos Hills soon had a major error.
I live on Country Way which runs off of Page Mill Road and is located 1.1 miles west of I-280. I have had very good Pac Bell DSL service for two months now and I am getting 1.2 MB/second throughout. This is towards the upper range of what DSL can provide.
Your article stated … only those residents living along Page Mill Road will not be served. … This is incorrect and you should correct the misunderstanding.
Peter SealeyLos Altos Hills
Traffic hazard at Los Altos High
The school expansion project going on at Los Altos High School on Almond Avenue is a safety issue to our kids who attend.
I am referring to the trucks and trailers, tractors, big rigs and more who are constantly blocking the bike lane, sometimes in both directions directly in front of the high school. Heading up this expansion is D.L. Falk Construction and I do not see them taking issue to what is going on just on the other side of the temporary fencing, just a few feet away. I have witnessed 3 big rigs lined up, motors off in the bike lane waiting to gain entry at approximately 8 a.m. while the kids on bikes are forced into the street.
I hope something is done before a child gets hurt. or worse. Frankly I am tired of the inconsiderate way D.L. Falk Construction has conducted itself with little regard to the residents and I am sure I am not alone with these sentiments. And no wonder I am tired - the constant noise which continually awakes me just goes on and on. I am sure the L.A.P.D. is tired of complaint calls over this project. I have heard of one neighbor who sold their home and moved away!
Perhaps it would make more sense to make it mandatory for the kids to enter and exit the High School from the rear. Is the price of progress worth the safety of YOUR child?
Barbara Roderick
Los Altos
