Opinion

I certainly hope you enjoyed all of the great Morgan Hill Independence Day festivities. I know Lady M and I did. The music, the races, the martinis – oops. And of particular fun was the parade on the Fourth. You see, that was the coming out party for the latest edition to the Miller family. It was the first time that our ’56 Corvette, “Beauty,” was on display for all to see. And I not only got to drive the parade route during the Classic Car Cruise with our friend, Jim, but I chauffeured another friend, Santa Clara Valley Water District board member and former mayor Dennis Kennedy, in the parade. What a kick.

This I can say about a terribly difficult situation at Paradise Elementary School: There are very good people who run the YMCA programs who are conscientous and horrified that an arrest for sexual abuse of a child has taken place at a YMCA program. I know this because I’m on the YMCA volunteer board. My fellow board members and the staff members I have met are very dedicated people who work hard and sincerely for the betterment of the community and for the positive development of so many children. They will not duck or try to spin the situation, it will be met head on with great sadness and dissected thoroughly to see what changes can be made. One of the greatest evils is the sexual abuse of children for its horrid nature – in this case an attack on a defenseless 6-year-old girl – and the fact that it leaves scars that last a lifetime. It’s unconscienable, but it is also a testament to this girl’s courage and heart that she spoke up. It’s truly heroic. My heart goes out to the families involved and all those who have to deal with such a terrible mess.

Hello, my name is John McKay and I would like to be your tour guide into what makes this community tick. How it works or maybe how it doesn’t, but I’ll mostly focus on what does work. Just like you I am a resident of Morgan Hill and maybe just like you I thought the mayor ran the city, apparently all by himself.