Shout out to Trader Joes
There has been much deserved praise for the women and men across the nation who have been treating patients with COVID-19, and deservedly so. Their sacrifice and dedication is humbling to witness.
While we rightfully honor their painstaking work and that of so many others, I would like to give a shoutout to the staff at Trader Joes in Pacific Grove. These women and men have been ahead of the curve when it comes to following guidelines for customer safety and keeping social distancing. They have cheerfully greeted customers and have shown amazing politeness during this extraordinary moment, and done so while keeping the shelves stocked and the store equipment disinfected. Trader Joes staff deserves recognition for doing their jobs so well under unique and difficult circumstances.
I know there are far more important issues in our lives right now but its good to know there are people doing their every day, yet vital jobs with care and kindness. Glad they got Easter off to relax and get ready for what is to come. I hope they all stay healthy and safe.
Michael Bond, Pacific Grove
Celebrate Earth Day by changing your diet
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, we are already reducing our carbon footprint during the pandemic by curtailing travel. But we can do so much more by cutting our consumption of animal meat and milk products. Yes, that.
A recent article in the respected journal Nature argues that animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, of air and water pollution, and of depletion of soil and freshwater resources. Oxford Universitys prestigious Food Climate Research Network reports that solving the global warming catastrophe requires a massive shift to plant-based eating.
In an environmentally sustainable world, we must replace meat and dairy products with vegetables, fruits, and grains, just as we replace fossil fuels with wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources.
We can begin with a 1-minute NY Times food test athttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/30/climate/your-diet-quiz-global-warming.html. Then, lets celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day at our supermarket.
Martin Clayman, Monterey
Wildlife during shelter in place
Since the PG golf course has been closed to play it has turned into a dog park and while jogging by I keep seeing deer bolting from the golf course and cemetery into the streets being chased by dogs. I dont know what is more cruel, seeing the wildlife scared to death or seeing the dogs run themselves ragged to complete exhaustion. Unbelievable.
Steven Gray, Pacific Grove
Looking forward to morning read
On reading the letter from George Jaksha, I was reminded of the other morning when I reached for my paper, (which the delivery boy so nicely tucks into my door) how sad and distressed I would be if the Herald didnt come to my door each morning. Coffee without the newspaper to read? It would absolutely ruin my day. In these times it is something, and one of the few things, to look forward to. Thank you, Herald and your delivery person!
Jane Upp,Carmel Valley
Disappointed in story selection
It was very disturbing to open the Herald on Easter Sunday morning -the day Christs resurrection is celebrated and see a long and colorfully illustrated report on how we all could and might die.
Not your best front page, Herald!
Jo-Ann M. Hatch, Carmel Valley,
Unhappy about flight school noise
If you buy a house next to an airport, you expect a certain about of noise. When I was flying out of Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, the realtors would show homes in the surrounding neighborhoods on Sunday when we mostly were not flying. However, while accepting a certain amount of noise we also expect those flying out of the airport to be good neighbors and abide by the established rules. The most annoying chronic offender is the flight school located at Monterey Regional Airport. The flight school is supposed to limit touch and goes to four in a two-hour period. This limitation is routinely ignored, often by a large number of flights. Furthermore, the complaints routinely generated are never acted upon by the Airport. All in all, not very neighborly behavior. Also, I am waiting for someone to explain why flight lessons are an essential service since there has been little reduction of them since the shelter-in-place order was promulgated. Anyone who has flown in a Cessna knows that there is not 6 feet separating the pilot and copilot.
Gary Kreeger, Del Rey Oaks
I take our household recycles out to Marinas Recycling Center about every two to three weeks. I take glass, plastics, cardboard, aluminum, and paper.
My last visit truly upset me. In the paper bin, I saw the entire set of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S, Lewis just thrown in like garbage. This travesty was beyond my reach and there wasnt anyone available to help. There were other books as well.
It is beyond my comprehension how anyone could dispose of books in this fashion without any regard for the libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, daycare centers and senior citizen centers that could benefit from their donation. Not to mention the number of students at the middle and high school level. Ive even seen a number of textbooks in the bin. Why not give those back to the institutions which befit the most?
This was not my first encounter with finding books in the recycling bin. How tough is it to take these books to where they would do the most good.
I dont get it.
Toni Reed, Seaside
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Letters to the Editor: April 15, 2020 - Monterey Herald
