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Many good reasons to leave bees be
With respect to the April 15 article titled “Relocation creates a buzz,” I am appalled that the city of Glendale, through its Neighborhood Services program, would advocate extermination of a honey bee hive in Montrose.
This in response to one person who is afraid of honey bees and what they might do to her dog?
First of all, it is my understanding that honey bees do not attack people or other animals unless they feel endangered. Secondly, honey bees pollinate fruits, vegetables, nuts and other plants, so to put it another way the food you eat is pollinated by honey bees.
Thirdly, to kill off bees would cost our economy, not to mention failed businesses, skyrocketing food prices, as well as depleted supplies of fruits. Lastly, honey bees are, and have been, mysteriously disappearing worldwide by the millions.
There are several attempts at explaining their disappearance such as pesticide use, diseases, parasites and even global warming.
None of these, alone, is satisfactory and studies are underway to hopefully find the cause of what is now called Colony Collapse Disorder.
So let’s leave the bees alone. If they create a problem, have them moved to another location but stop the extermination or we may slowly exterminate ourselves.
DICK SEELEY
La Crescenta
Come together to boost Americana
I write to ask everyone in Glendale to pull together and wish the best success for the Americana at Brand.
This development brought out legitimate debate between supporters, who thought Glendale needed the boost Americana offers, and opponents, who thought the $77-million cost to the city was too high.
As an active opponent of the city subsidy, I recognize that the debate is over and it is time to make the most of what Americana has to offer. The subsidy is what economists call “sunk costs” — and what our mothers called “spilled milk.”
Now let’s come together to make the most of what Americana is bringing to Glendale.
Developer Caruso Affiliated builds impressive facilities. The new stores will enhance Glendale’s already-impressive retail offerings, and I certainly plan to make the most of the new mall’s offerings.
I ask everyone in Glendale, regardless of our side in the past, to join together to root on Americana and make the most of this opportunity. United, we can handle the traffic and increase the appeal of the Americana.
Together, we can enhance Glendale’s reputation, improve everyone’s quality of life and generate as much city sales tax revenue as possible.
DOUGLAS JOHNSON
Glendale
Motorists get three chances on the road
A recent article in the Political Landscape section of the Glendale News-Press titled, “Bill to put the brakes on speeding,” April 18, was incorrect when it stated that “Under current law, a driver could receive up to four high-speed violations, each worth one point on their driver’s license, in one year before his or her license is suspended.”
With four points in one year, a licensed driver would be considered “negligent” and their license would be subject to suspension.
Therefore, one would be allowed threepoints in one year and not four as the article states. This has been the case for years in California and has not changed at all.
You may ask, Why do I know this? I have been teaching traffic school since before they licensed instructors, and I am a retired California police officer.
ROBERT LINKER
Pasadena
A little quiet is all we’re asking for
The Friday Mailbag letter from Brian Cooper titled “Airport didn’t arrive in Burbank overnight” shows how inflexible airport supporters can be.
We are supposed to accept that anyone who knowingly buys property near an airport should readily accept any and all noise emanating from that source forever.
Over the years, we have seen air travel in, out and over our city increase.
Is it too much to ask that it take place during waking hours? We simply ask to be allowed to enjoy restful sleep at night so we can fully enjoy the daytime activities just like everybody else.
This includes travel to other pleasant places and events, but not at the expense of others.
DON ELSMORE
Burbank
With respect to the April 15 article titled “Relocation creates a buzz,” I am appalled that the city of Glendale, through its Neighborhood Services program, would advocate extermination of a honey bee hive in Montrose.
This in response to one person who is afraid of honey bees and what they might do to her dog?
First of all, it is my understanding that honey bees do not attack people or other animals unless they feel endangered. Secondly, honey bees pollinate fruits, vegetables, nuts and other plants, so to put it another way the food you eat is pollinated by honey bees.
Thirdly, to kill off bees would cost our economy, not to mention failed businesses, skyrocketing food prices, as well as depleted supplies of fruits. Lastly, honey bees are, and have been, mysteriously disappearing worldwide by the millions.
There are several attempts at explaining their disappearance such as pesticide use, diseases, parasites and even global warming.
None of these, alone, is satisfactory and studies are underway to hopefully find the cause of what is now called Colony Collapse Disorder.
So let’s leave the bees alone. If they create a problem, have them moved to another location but stop the extermination or we may slowly exterminate ourselves.
DICK SEELEY
La Crescenta
Come together to boost Americana
I write to ask everyone in Glendale to pull together and wish the best success for the Americana at Brand.
This development brought out legitimate debate between supporters, who thought Glendale needed the boost Americana offers, and opponents, who thought the $77-million cost to the city was too high.
As an active opponent of the city subsidy, I recognize that the debate is over and it is time to make the most of what Americana has to offer. The subsidy is what economists call “sunk costs” — and what our mothers called “spilled milk.”
Now let’s come together to make the most of what Americana is bringing to Glendale.
Developer Caruso Affiliated builds impressive facilities. The new stores will enhance Glendale’s already-impressive retail offerings, and I certainly plan to make the most of the new mall’s offerings.
I ask everyone in Glendale, regardless of our side in the past, to join together to root on Americana and make the most of this opportunity. United, we can handle the traffic and increase the appeal of the Americana.
Together, we can enhance Glendale’s reputation, improve everyone’s quality of life and generate as much city sales tax revenue as possible.
DOUGLAS JOHNSON
Glendale
Motorists get three chances on the road
A recent article in the Political Landscape section of the Glendale News-Press titled, “Bill to put the brakes on speeding,” April 18, was incorrect when it stated that “Under current law, a driver could receive up to four high-speed violations, each worth one point on their driver’s license, in one year before his or her license is suspended.”
With four points in one year, a licensed driver would be considered “negligent” and their license would be subject to suspension.
Therefore, one would be allowed threepoints in one year and not four as the article states. This has been the case for years in California and has not changed at all.
You may ask, Why do I know this? I have been teaching traffic school since before they licensed instructors, and I am a retired California police officer.
ROBERT LINKER
Pasadena
A little quiet is all we’re asking for
The Friday Mailbag letter from Brian Cooper titled “Airport didn’t arrive in Burbank overnight” shows how inflexible airport supporters can be.
We are supposed to accept that anyone who knowingly buys property near an airport should readily accept any and all noise emanating from that source forever.
Over the years, we have seen air travel in, out and over our city increase.
Is it too much to ask that it take place during waking hours? We simply ask to be allowed to enjoy restful sleep at night so we can fully enjoy the daytime activities just like everybody else.
This includes travel to other pleasant places and events, but not at the expense of others.
DON ELSMORE
Burbank
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