mailbag - Aug. 2, 2001

Which alternating alliterative genius, Vic Leipzig or Louann Murray,

wrote today’s column on the Red Gum Lipsyllid (“Lerp Psyllids Wreak Havoc

in Central Park,” Natural Perspectives, July 26)?

It was expertly written, technically accurate and yet clear enough for

the non-biologist to understand.

I wish the two of them would do a piece on the aphids, hornworms and

white flies currently invading my Better Boy tomato plants.

I bought about 1,500 lady bugs, in an effort to avoid environmentally

hazardous insecticides, but they flew off to Anaheim.

I like the “Music Man” analogy. It is one of my all time favorite

musicals. Huntington Beach could use a Harold Hill about now. Or maybe we

have too many of him.

Bill Borden

Huntington Beach

Garofalo getting what he deserves

I guess that I should feel some relief that Garofalo is finally

getting his due. He loves the spotlight and now the county district

attorney has turned up the heat on those bright lights. Good for you, Mr.

district attorney and boo-hoo for Garofalo.

He has always claimed that he was was pro business and now we find

that he is a business pro. A wheeler-dealer with no regard for business

associates. “Just turning a profit” as they say. This probe has been a

long one and I would say that it should come to an end. The way to make

it end and save face for the Republican Party is to bow out of the

council and let Garofalo’s backers recover. This will allow some time for

the rest of the City Council to regain the dignity that it rightly

deserves.

Richard McGrath

Huntington Beach

Doubling senior pass prices not necessary

Last weeks Independent reported the price of a beach pass will

decrease from $100 to $75 in 2002.

But for seniors the price will increase from $25 to $50 because as

city officials put it, “people come down and buy passes for their kids

(and/or) grand kids and abuse the senior privilege.”

I submit the solution to the abuse problem does not lie in doubling

the price for all seniors. One solution is to use the automation our

taxes have paid for to eliminate the abuse.

Seniors who question the logic of the city administration’s decision

should consider leaving a voice mail message by calling the City Council

office at (714) 536-5553.

Ed Kerins

Huntington Beach