For the last year or so, I have been reading with great interest
the comments and points Evon Dumesnil has been making, regarding
the San Martin County Animal Shelter. I have also read those of
Supervisor [Don]Gage, and county staff. It seems to me that Ms.
Dumesnil’s concerns are all coming true. Every issue she has stated
has arisen, yet her questions have gone unanswered.
Dismayed With County staff and the Animal Shelter’s Lack of Action
Dear Editor,
For the last year or so, I have been reading with great interest the comments and points Evon Dumesnil has been making, regarding the San Martin County Animal Shelter. I have also read those of Supervisor [Don]Gage, and county staff. It seems to me that Ms. Dumesnil’s concerns are all coming true. Every issue she has stated has arisen, yet her questions have gone unanswered.
In September, I left several messages for the San Martin Animal Shelter head, and FOSMAS to bring their homeless animals to an indoor pet fair, to be held at San Jose’s Mayor Elect Reed’s Community Center, Oct. 22, 2006. I received no reply, or acknowledgment from either party.
It seems to me that, if indeed such difficulties in fundraising, and placing animals is an issue for FOSMAS and our County Shelter, they would have jumped at the opportunity to take me up on my offer to participate in the indoor fair. We had more than 400 people attend that pet fair.
I understand money is tight everywhere. I understand that the County is really struggling to make ends meet.
What I don’t understand is why FOSMAS, and the County Shelter staff is not working with those of us who are expressing concerns about the County’s budget for the Animal Shelter, or attending indoor fairs being offered to them; and why they are leaving Ms. Dumesnil’s valid questions unanswered.
Kathleen Flynn
Founder and Executive Director of
Dedicated Animal Rights Educators, Inc.
Thanks for the Coverage That put South Valley Symphony in the Spotlight
Dear Editor,
This letter is to thank you for the wonderful feature article in the Thursday, Dec. 14 issue that put South Valley Symphony in the spotlight.
I would also like to commend Ms. Kelly Savio for tracking down the people she talked to formulate this story. She was persistent as well as pleasant. Our musicians and conductor were quite pleased to see themselves presented in such an outstanding manner.
The support you an your staff consistently show towards our organization is deeply appreciated. Gilroy is a town full of talent and overflowing with activities for our citizens to attend. Thus, SVS is constantly competing for our share of the audience.
We are grateful for the help your publication provides. I speak for the entire South Valley Symphony organization when I wish you and your staff the merriest Christmas and a most prosperous New Year.
Barbara Bottini, Gilroy.
Barbara Bottini, Gilroy
