‘Who do you represent?’
Dear Editor,
I want to commend you on your excellent What a Week column (Sept. 17), “Who do you represent?”
There are other recent decisions by this board that make you wonder what their motivation is and who they represent.
Additionally, after your column, I see that a lawyer has “threatened” a lawsuit if we don’t go to district voting. Do you think your column had something to do with that?
Your question of “Who do you represent?” is very relevant, and I too hope voters pay close attention to what’s going on.
November 2022 is almost here.
— Dennis Goode
Pawse Club fundraises for animal rescue saving senior dogs
Pawse is a student-led nonprofit organization with branches across California. Pawse’s mission is to advocate pet adoption by hosting events that focus on animal rescue, educating our community, and partnering with local animal rescue organizations.
A few weeks ago, Pawse organized a fundraiser on behalf of Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue (TSGSR). Their mission is to rescue and save senior or terminally ill German Shepherd dogs from life-threatening situations. TSGSR commits to covering medical expenses for life, even after adoption.
Pawse’s members were so moved by their mission that they knew they wanted to support them and amplify their message. Together, with the help of our community, Pawse was able to raise a few hundred dollars for TSGSR.
In the past, Pawse has hosted educational webinars with the founder of dog rescue Love and Second Chances and with the directors of the Best Friends Animal Society Action Team. To support the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, they have also held a pet bandana fundraiser. During the holidays, Pawse organized a donation drive for the East County and Hayward animal shelters where they collected over $1000 worth of pet supplies.
One of Pawse’s largest projects was creating a documentary on the importance of pet adoption and fostering. The documentary is titled “Saving Lives, One Paw at a Time” and can be viewed on YouTube.
Pawse is currently working on exciting plans to host an adoption event in collaboration with a local animal rescue.
— Hannah Yu
WINGS merger
The WINGS Ministries of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton and The Catholic Community of St. Charles Borromeo in Livermore have merged.
WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) is a faith enhancement ministry for women of all ages, and all stages of life who desire to grow in relationship with God and one another.
We meet on Thursday mornings beginning Oct 7 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo or on Zoom. St. Charles Borromeo is located at 1315 Lomitas Ave. in Livermore.
For information about upcoming speaker presentations, how to become a member or general information about WINGS, visit our website at www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
— Janet Schott
Walnut Grove
Why is Walnut Grove a graveyard for careered principals? Four to five principals in seven years. My 13-year-old attended WG begrudgingly as he disliked his teachers. I feel sorry for Mr. Pratt because he will not last long. This story needs further investigation, the problems will not go away with Mr. Pratt.
— Zarina Kiziloglu
‘Freedom to Vote Act’
I urge Sens. Feinstein and Padilla to do whatever it takes to swiftly get “The Freedom to Vote Act” passed in the Senate and signed into law.
The right to vote is under attack by extremist state lawmakers across the country who want to put up deliberate barriers to make it harder to vote — especially for people of color.
Congress must act now to implement national standards for federal elections. The same Republican senators who spread lies about our election and blocked a bipartisan investigation into a deadly attack on our Capitol are blocking legislation that the majority of Americans across the political spectrum have overwhelmingly demanded to protect our freedom to vote.
This is a turning point for our nation, and the Senate needs to act now. Our democracy can’t wait. The Senate must let nothing, especially the Jim Crow filibuster, stand in their way of passing the “Freedom to Vote Act.”
Congress must also provide $4 billion in emergency funding for elections.
Failure is not an option. Together, we can transform our democracy into one that represents, reflects and responds to all Americans.
— Ward Kanowsky
