Letters to the Editor

Congrats to Music Man Cast

Dear Editor,

Congratulations to the cast, staff, orchestra, and crew for a wonderful opening-night production of The Music Man earlier this month. The 70-strong cast, the set, and costumes were amazing. Thanks for a wonderful, family-friendly show right here in Morgan Hill that all could enjoy. It is great to live in a town that has such strong ongoing support for Community Theatre. This one was a must-see.

Scott J. Sherratt, Morgan Hill

Trails Committee Chairman Was Unprofessional

Dear Editor,

Shame, shame on Carl McCann, chairman of the city’s Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee, for his inexcusable behavior at the June 28 meeting regarding the trail study which was held at the Morgan Hill Community Center.

The meeting was open to any and all who wished to voice an opinion regarding the trail studies.

Jackson Oaks residents were primarily in attendance as the study directly affects these residents. However, residents who did not live in Jackson Oaks proper were also in attendance to voice their opinions pro or con on the project.

Mr. McCann’s name calling, during the meeting, by citing ALL Jackson Oaks residents as being “elitists, Nimbys, bullies, selfish,” etc., was unprofessional, uncalled for, inappropriate and childish. If Mr. McCann wished to debate an issue with an individual then he should have addressed that individual on a one-to-one basis in a professional dialogue. To publicly degrade an entire housing community was outrageous.

Mr. McCann needs to publicly apologize to all of the residents of Jackson Oaks, present and not present, he so egregiously insulted in his capacity as chairman of BTAC. After that, he might take some lessons from the people of the Public Works Department in how to maintain professionalism and set a good example when “chairing” a town hall meeting.

Shirley Coffman, Morgan Hill

Julie Touched Many Lives

Dear Editor,

Our El Toro Elementary School community is saddened by the loss of a treasure. Julie Pusateri, a valued parent of three wonderful boys, will not be forgotten.

She gave of her time to improve the level of education for all of our students. Wherever there was a need for help, Julie filled that need. She did it with a smile and a spirit that everyone appreciated.

For 14 years, Julie was involved in the classroom, the workroom, helped in the office, held every position in the Home and School Club, coordinated many traditional events like the book fair (one of her favorites), was on numerous committees to help raise money for education, tended to the medical needs of many students at El Toro and was available at a moment’s notice.

It would be hard to measure the number of lives touched by Julie. Her selflessness and giving nature are what will be remembered during her time at El Toro. As teachers, we are touched by her willingness to give of her time and her commitment to all of El Toro’s students, as parents we are moved by her devotion to her sons Jonathan, Nicholas and Daniel, and as friends we are grateful for the valued time we shared with Julie.

We can all see and hear Julie cheering for the people she loved, celebrating every milestone with all of her heart and making every moment count, especially for her boys.

She gave so much of herself and her legacy will live on in the many, many lives she touched. The example set by Julie will stand the test of time for those of us who follow her lead. Julie will be missed, but not forgotten.

Our thoughts are with her husband, Nick, and her three sons.

The El Toro Elementary School staff and families

Las Madres Say Thank You

Dear Editor,

The 2007 Las Madres of Morgan Hill Welcome Tea was a terrific success! The July 11 Tea was for all new moms and caregivers with babies born in 2007.

Las Madres of Morgan Hill Playgroups, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed for parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 4 years. We are an entirely volunteer organization and the groups are organized by the year in which the children are born. The heart of Las Madres is our weekly playgroups. We welcome parents from all walks of life and hope to represent the diversity of our community. Most of our members are mothers and we extend our warm welcome to dads, grandparents and other caregivers. You are welcome to join us for up to a month as a courtesy member to decide if this is the group for you and your children. For more information visit our Web site at www.mhlasmadres.org.  

We want to send a big thanks to all the local businesses that kindly gave donations for our event:

Guglielmo Winery, Erik’s Deli Cafe, Custom Creations Photography, Fast Frame, Robeks Juice, Curves, Safeway, Las Palmas, Dilly Dally Alley, Marie Calendar’s, Main Street Bagels, The Little Gym, Ragoots, Ciao Bella Salon, Scrambl’z Diner, Round Table Pizza, Blush Boutique, Maurizio’s Italian Cuisine, Karma Couture Boutique, Violet Boutique, Giancarlos, Michelina’s Haute Designs, Haute Designs, Morgan Hill Car Wash, Subway, Rosy’s at the Beach.

Christie Brown, Las Madres of Morgan Hill