Why aren’t veterans a priority?
I recently attended the Los Gatos Town’s strategic planning meeting, and noticed a conflict.
Under the goal of Fiscal Stability, “Sell or Lease Certain Town Properties” is listed; yet under the goal of Civic Engagement, “Community Engagement” is listed.
As the Town has a number of veterans or active military residents, doesn’t Community Engagement include providing for a place for veterans to meet?
The Town is currently doing nothing to support the veterans of Los Gatos.
Why is the Town so adamant on getting rid of the historic old fire station, which would be a perfect place for the veterans to meet, plus provide a meeting place for many other Los Gatos organizations to use as well?
Built in 1926, and part of the history of Los Gatos as its first fire station, shouldn’t this building be on the list of historical structures for the town anyway?
And there are so many good uses it can provide for residents.
Wayne Heimsoth
—Los Gatos
Great train history writing
(About “Discover LOST Gatos: Remembering the railroad era pt. 2,” by Alan Feinberg)
Absolutely enjoyed this article.
I run the tree company Agri-con and am very familiar with the town and the mountains of the Los Gatos area.
It’s always great to hear and see the life of those who had established this city to make it what it is today.
Thank you for sharing.
Walter Robertson
—via LosGatan.com
Mansons appreciated article on ceremony
(About the “Masons hosting Installation of Officers ceremony”)
Thank you so much for publishing this. It means a lot to our Lodge.
We have been part of Los Gatos since 1888, and for many decades we served the Los Gatos Community. If you look through the Los Gatos newspaper archives, we were always mentioned in the weeklies.
Through the years, our Lodge became quiet, and, admittedly, not as involved as our mission mandates. But we are changing that.
Your support means the world to us.
Hope you enjoy your retirement Ralph
(In response to “Community grandfather in Redwood Estates sells his pizzeria” by Faizi Samadani)
I knew Ralph when (he) was a little boy. I lived in the same neighborhood and my best friend was Dave Hendricks.
He lived across the street from the DiTullios. I graduated from LGHS in 1968. My mother taught English at LGHS. I wonder if she had Ralph as a student.
I was incredibly lucky to have gone to school at LGHS and grow up in Los Gatos in the 50s and 60s!
Mike Cannon
—via LosGatan.com
Ralph’s impact on our community goes far beyond pizza—he’s been a cornerstone of connection and generosity. As the saying goes, “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone, but what is woven into the lives of others.”
Ralph, you’ve woven something truly special into the mountain community. Now, as you step into full-time retirement and gardening, may you enjoy planting new seeds—both in the soil and in life.
It’s also exciting to welcome new owners who appreciate the legacy you’ve built while bringing their own vision to the table.
Bravo! And wishing you all the best in this next chapter!
Miriam Watson
—via LosGatan.com
*Letters are edited for length and clarity
