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Published on 03/30/1998 All articles from this issue

Letters to the Editor

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A grateful tribute to her neighbors

It's well known that Los Altos is a village of much charm. It also has heart.

Within the town, there are small neighborhoods where the people are warm and close and giving.

I live in such a neighborhood. Most of the homes have been occupied by the same families for more than 20 years. Together, we have shared many experiences - the happy and the difficult.

I am a widow. It was necessary that I have major surgery in January. While I was in the hospital, the neighbors went to my house twice a day to walk my dog and see that he had food and water.

When I came home, I was bedridden for more than a month. My wonderful neighbors came by bringing food and flowers, gifts and cards. They ran errands and continued to look after my dog.

A neighbor picked up my newspaper and mail, and put them on the porch so I wouldn't have to go outside in the rain. As I slowly regained my strength, the doctor suggested I take short, escorted walks. A neighbor was always there for me.

I will be forever grateful to my friends, my dear neighbors who so generously gave me their time and support when I was in need.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sue Singer

Los Altos

Education needed, not gimmickry

The Wall Street Journal announced that United States 12th graders are in the international cellar in math and science compared to 21 countries. I was shocked and appalled to see that Mountain View High School was so proud that its students could put a condom on a plastic model (Feb. 18 Town Crier). The school denigrates its parents by encouraging its students to tell secrets and seek advice from "tamed" peers.

The blame falls on the school board, teachers and parents for allowing such gimmicky programs that detract from academics, into our schools. It is no wonder that United States 12th graders scored as they did.

I wonder if the next article I see about Mountain View High School in the Town Crier will be about the need for more money or about the successful math and science scores of its l2th graders.

Pam Bryant

Los Altos