Readers comment on wildlife story and a City Council candidate
clarifies point on Gilroy Gardens stance
Outstanding Coverage on Orion’s Surgery
Dear Editor,
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center would like to thank Christopher Quirk and Lora Schraft for their outstanding coverage (Gilroy Dispatch, Sept. 1) of the Golden Eagle Orion’s extraordinary leg surgery on Aug. 28. For the entire four hours of pre-op prep, actual surgery, x-rays, and post-op recovery, Chris and Lora were the epitome of professionalism. They even wore face masks to observe and photograph in the operating room.
Orion is adjusting well to his unbendable right leg and is now able to stand comfortably on both feet. He is in good spirits, very alert and eating well. For more updates on Orion’s progress and for information on how our community can help him, please go to www.werc-ca.org.
Sue Howell, Executive Director
Candidate’s Key Point on Gilroy Gardens Deal
Dear Editor,
On Tuesday, the Dispatch published a letter outlining my thoughts on how the city should handle the Gilroy Gardens issue. A key part of my letter was left out.
It read as follows:
“The city, however, should under no circumstances get into the business of running a theme park, not even through an outside business manager. Instead, why not ask the current non-profit organization that is running the park today to stay on as the owner of the theme park business? The city then owns the land but the non-profit entity, Gilroy Gardens, Inc., remains solely responsible for the business.”
As a candidate in the upcoming council election, residents should know that – though I think the city should buy the land in light of the deep discount being offered — I am opposed to the city running a theme park business. If the business cannot stand on its own, then the City should turn the area into a public park. If you would kindly clarify this important point, I would appreciate it.
Perry Woodward, Gilroy
Appreciated the Story on the Golden Eagle
Dear Editor,
The story on Orion, the injured golden eagle, was good and interesting. It helps make more people aware of what wild animals face.
Barbara Ordons, Gilroy
