Dear Editor, I read the Morgan Hill Times article regarding the
county supervisor race headed by Mike Wasserman and Teresa Alvarado
(editorial 5/7). I’m not sure representation and connection mean
much with an inexperienced candidate.
Wasserman has experience and is the right choice for county supervisor
Dear Editor,
I read the Morgan Hill Times article regarding the county supervisor race headed by Mike Wasserman and Teresa Alvarado (editorial 5/7). I’m not sure representation and connection mean much with an inexperienced candidate.
Being a woman raised a Democrat, my first inclination would be to vote for Alvarado; but taking a closer look at the qualifications of both candidates reveals a big difference. Alvarado has no government experience at all and “developing” a budget is not the same as balancing one. As mayor and councilman of Los Gatos, Wasserman balanced the budget every year without cutting services – and enhanced or created several community projects during that time. His ideas for raising revenues include both short-term and long-term solutions. I have seen Alvarado’s good intentions but no real ideas to implement. I think Teresa has potential; but I would like to see her gain some experience before tackling the job of county supervisor.
I’d like to see us elect officials based on their accomplishments rather than whom they know. Wasserman has actual results that we can point to as examples of what our county needs from a supervisor. In my opinion, Mike Wasserman is the clear-cut choice.
Annamarie McDonald, Morgan Hill
Council: Carefully consider possible cuts to senior center
Dear Editor,
The city of Morgan Hill has to reduce their budget due to slow economic times. This is understandable. What is not understandable is why the Senior Center has to take such a large cut (50 percent). Part of the proposed budget states that Recreation and Community Services “participation rates continue to increase and revenue has grown by approximately 6.7 percent.” With more participation and revenue, why does this program have to take such a large cut?
The following is from the proposed budget and shows where the senior cuts will be yet the fitness center has recently been enlarged and updated:
If you ever spend any time in the Senior Center, you would see how much it is used. This place is a source of fellowship, exercise, nutrition, and other programs for many older Americans living in Morgan Hill. It is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it bustles with activity the entire time. It truly gives them a feeling of purpose.
How can a program that is so vital to the community be cut so much? This says that seniors are not valued as much as the rest of the community and this is a sad statement. These are the people that have helped form this community and this is a sorry way to thank them.
Please carefully reconsider these cuts and show our seniors how much they mean to the community.
Lyn Lexvold, Morgan Hill senior citizen
Congratulations to all honored at the MH FFA dinner
Dear Editor,
Last week about 250 members and parents of the Morgan Hill FFA filed into the Grange Hall for their annual Morgan Hill FFA Banquet Dinner. At the banquet, guests were provided with a surprise introduction by 2009-2010 State FFA Reporter Kaylyn Schiber, followed by speeches by students running for local chapter positions.
Then more than 250 members and guests received various awards as well as FFA degrees, which were presented by FFA Advisors Erin Larrus and Kendra Lewis; as well as Ag Booster President Heidi Golden.
A whopping 117 students were presented with their Greenhand Degree for their involvement and overall knowledge of the National FFA organization The Star Greenhand award was presented to Steven Baird for his involvement and participation in the Morgan Hill FFA Chapter.
Eighty-five students received their Chapter Degrees for their involvement in the FFA.
The Star Chapter Farmer award was presented to Abrianna Robles. The Chapter Star in agriculture business was senior Becca Matts for her agricultural enterprise of rabbit breeding. The Chapter Star in agriculture placement was Antonio Calderon for his work at an animal care center.
The High Scholastics Recipients were: Freshman Alejandra Cruz with a 4.17 GPA, sophomore Robles with a 4.05 GPA, junior Maria Naranjo with a 3.81 GPA and senior Joseph Dorsch with a 4.17 GPA. Presented with the Honorary Chapter Degree were Advisors Erin Larrus, Kendra Lewis as well Nancy and Wayne Dronek.
I was not able to list all the award recipients, but know that all of you are highly respected, appreciated and should be proud of yourselves.
Clayton Carlson, LOHS freshman
