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Letters
People do care about burials at sea
Mr. Heintze, I would, first of all like to thank you and congratulate you for articulating in print the disgust with which many, if not most of us reacted to the incessant and unjustifiable bathos inflicted on us by the networks. It's regrettable, and tragic that these young people died, but the reaction by the media was appalling.
You raised two questions in your article. The second: "And two, isn't it unusual to use a government vessel to spread the ashes of a non-veteran on the ocean? (Maybe, but in this case, who cares?)"
In answer to your double question: Yes, it is most unusual (and possibly unlawful) and a great many people care, especially those families who are waiting for their loved ones to be buried at sea.
Dudley McFadden
Sunnyvale
Run for council, oust gang of four
Two years ago, the only incumbent City Council member eligible to run again, under the two consecutive term limit was Jim Roberts. he ran unopposed.
At least MR. Roberts is not part of the "gang of four" on the council which, three years ago, supported NASA's plan for predawn air cargo operations at Moffett Field and then refused to allow Sunnyvale voters to express their opinion on the subject.
But this Nov. 3, members of that gang of four, Pat Vorreiter, Manuel Valerio and Jim Walker are up for election. The filing deadline is Friday, Aug. 6
Let's not permit these politicians to be re-elected by default. Sunnyvale has better people than this gang. May we have some challengers, please?
Millie Diaz
Sunnyvale
Who's to blame for tobacco industry?
San Jose Mercury's Opinion Page (7/14/99) had an article "Share the blame in the tobacco trial" stating responsibility falls on smokers and manufacturers. But the article doesn't lay any blame on the tobacco farmers that grow it, or the government that subsidizes tobacco growing and I wonder why?
Tony Di Leonardo
Sunnyvale
Thanks city employee, for responding
We would like to thank the City of Sunnyvale for responding to our concerns regarding a hazardous section of road on Hendy Ave. at the corner of Frances Avenue.
The cities public works staff painted the curb red, turning it into a "No Parking" zone. The curb is located along the backside of the Sunnyvale Train Station where Hendy Ave. meets Frances Ave.
In doing so, they have eliminated a potentially hazardous and dangerous situation.
The blind spot is gone, and drivers going in either direction on Hendy Avenue can now see pedestrians who dart into the street as they leave the train station through the hole in the fence, even if the pedestrians don't see the traffic themselves.
On three separate occasions in the month of June alone, I personally came very close to running over three bicyclist on my way to work, (none of whom where wearing helmets), because they didn't bother to look for traffic, and the cars that were parked along the curb created a blind spot.
I have since learned, that I am not the only driver that has come close to running someone over at the spot.
We can all breathe a little easier now when driving past that stretch on Hendy Avenue.
Thank you, city employee, whomever you are. Your curb paint job is greatly appreciated, and has probably saved someone's life.
The Saldivar Family
Sunnyvale
Another tribute to Joie Armstrong
Joie Armstrong was an unforgettable fun-loving person. She was a very talented teacher who loved to be around kids. Five months ago in March, I was among a group of twelve lucky students from Kennedy Jr. High, who were able to experience 5 days with Joie in Yosemite. In this fun-filled week we learned to trust what Joie said, and the advice she gave us. By the end of the five days we loved her sayings, we loved her activities and we loved the way she would find a creative way to teach us something that would normally be uninteresting.
Unfortunately Joie's life had to be cut short. This tragedy brought sadness to many kids who knew her as their leader and to family and friends. Although Joie Armstrong is not with us anymore we will always remember her special talents, her presence, and her love for nature. Joie made a huge impression on me, and my group, and she will be remembered.
I feel very upset that this terrible thing had to happen. I have much sympathy for her family and friends. In remembering Joie we will just have to look past the bad thing that happened to her and think of the memories she has left behind. Personally, I will always think of her as a role model because of her attitude and the way she thought of everybody's feelings.
Joie was such a strong person and a great leader.
"It's all good," as Joie would say.
Julia Bringans
Cupertino
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Sunnyvale, California Since 1994
