Word to Describe Filice Family Starts With a ‘G’ but it Should
Be Generous, Not Greedy
Word to Describe Filice Family Starts With a ‘G’ but it Should Be Generous, Not Greedy
Dear Editor,
The controversy regarding the school district’s proposed purchase of property for a school from the Filice family and its partners in the Glen Loma Ranch development is complex. While I do not feel informed enough to comment on the property purchase, I have been dismayed about allegations of greed on the part of the Filice family.
That perception is completely, 100 percent, mistaken. I am involved with a number of nonprofit organizations that serve our community. They need the financial support of donors in order to provide services to those in need.
The Filice family, in particular Tim Filice, has been extraordinarily generous for many years. Whenever there was a need, Tim, quietly and avoiding publicity, gave generously to help. Homeless children have had toys, the hungry have gotten hot meals, and music groups have been supported because of his generosity and the generosity of the Glen Loma Corporation.
The donations have been thoughtful and significant. The word to describe Glen Loma and Tim Filice isn’t greedy, it is generous.
Sherri Stuart, Gilroy.
The Golden Quill is awarded occasionally for a well-written letter.
Liberal Creed of ‘Tolerance’ Evaporates Into a Steaming Cauldron of Sheer Hypocrisy
Dear Editor,
I’d be pleased to see The Dispatch print fewer of Daniel Garcia’s rantings like the letter published Friday.
Maybe Garcia needs to set the example and lead the way out of Gilroy. Oh wait, I forgot that Garcia is a leftwing liberal who’s mantra is “tolerance” towards others. Of course, that’s only the case when he’s mouthing what conservatives need to practice. But when it comes to him, he seems to forget his message.
I believe that’s called hypocrisy.
James Fennell, Gilroy
Column on Toyon Appreciated; Every Garden Should Have One
Dear Editor,
I was very pleased to see Tony Tomeo’s column about Toyon, and how suitable it is for home gardens.
This plant, more than any other, deserves to be designated the official state shrub.
It is found throughout the state and looks lovely the year round without supplemental water, with attractive green foliage, flowers in spring, and colorful berries in winter loved by birds. Every home garden should have one.
Arvind Kumar, San Jose
