How would travel advice apply in more serious anti-Americanism situations?
(In response to last week’s Guest View article by etiquette expert Pamela Eyring)
How would she handle an incident involving a 9th grader being physically attacked in broad daylight in a public location while on a school-related trip in a European country? Caused a concussion. She was targeted for being American. The police did nothing.
I was involved in the incident as a chaperone, but I don’t feel comfortable sharing any more details than that.
The author of the article provides valuable advice in her piece. My intention was to emphasize that promoting anti-American sentiment can embolden the crazies. We should all strive to tone it down.
Unfortunately, this young girl would not have had a chance to follow the advice given in the article. Her attacker heard her accent and then simply felt entitled to violently attack her. It all happened very quickly. It’s important to remember that local authorities may not always be able to do anything.
Linda Swenberg
—via Facebook
Local reporting has a big impact
Drew (Penner, editor), thank you for always providing us with quality journalism regarding the town of Los Gatos.
I’ve posted public statements regarding saving our Lexington school…and it worked!
Susan Francis
—via LosGatan.com
Editor: And thank you, Susan, for supporting our community newspaper. It means a lot!
Thanking Nestldown owners for working with charities
(In response to the article by Faizi Samadani about Nestldown)
An amazing treasure right in our own backyard. Thank you to Nestldown owners, Barbara and Mark Beck, for sharing your beautiful paradise with our community. We appreciate your generosity to our many charities, especially, Cancer Care Point for the use of your beautiful home and gardens for their fundraiser.
Lydia and Mike Norcia, Norcia Real Estate Services
—via Facebook
Coach thrilled to see Nick Kalpin honored
(In response to Emanuel Lee’s article about this year’s LGHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees)
I had the honor of coaching Nick all through Little League AllStars and Pony. He was gifted with great athleticism and natural strength. Very coachable and a great teammate.
His parents were (are) so loving and committed to his well being. I enjoyed watching him along with Karlo Winkelman and Kiko Alonzo (along with others) dominate on Butch’s football team. I had forgotten that Nick broke the CCS record for yards gained which is an incredible feat. I always enjoyed running into him and his parents around town.
He truly epitomized what we call a stud on the athletic fields!
Mike Denevi
—via LosGatan.com
