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Resident gives some kudos to Caruso
Glendale needed a face lift, and Americana at Brand developer Rick Caruso did it (“A taste of Americana,” Friday).
Last Thursday night at about 11 p.m., I heard loud noises that sounded like gunfire. Then it went louder, like cannon charging. Shortly after that it was loud music, which I could hear until 12:30 p.m.
That was the party and opening night of the Americana on Brand Boulevard. Next day, I decided to visit the place, and I was stunned. It was so beautiful, so nice, elegant, stunning, yet charming. Let’s salute Caruso for his amazing project. Bravo.
I spent about two hours going from store to store, looking at the structures. I have to admit that I found the waterfall to be the most attractive part of the mall.
You have to see it yourself.
In my opinion, Glendale needed this face lift to move forward, to become an attractive city. At this point, I would imagine that we are not less than Beverly Hills. This new mall will generate so much revenue for our city. Some argue about traffic getting worse. Of course, we have to deal with that, too.
Show me one city in Los Angeles County that doesn’t have traffic issues. Let’s not forget that Brand Boulevard always had the reputation for traffic jams, since the mid-1990s.
By the way, I drove purposely last Friday on Americana’s opening day at 3:30 p.m. from San Fernando Road and Brand Boulevard all the way to Brand and Broadway. It took me 10 minutes to get there.
It was an actual five-minute delay for Americana’s portion (no big deal). This city needs people like Caruso to grow. How come we didn’t think of anything like that before?
I am going back again for my second visit on Saturday and third and forth visit thereafter, and I invite every single Glendale resident to do so. After all, that loud opening-night music and fireworks was worth it.
EDMOND GOLBAS
Glendale
Letter needed a dose of perspective
After reading Linda Sheffield’s response to Sharon Weisman’s Community Commentary on the annual Day of Silence (“‘Silence’ event promotes lifestyle,” Mailbag, April 30), I felt I must respond.
In her letter, Sheffield shares her experience with two young high school senior girls who decided to attend the prom together.
Their reasoning for doing so was because they did not receive invitations from the opposite sex. Therefore, they began to “act as if they were in a dating relationship” and “began to struggle with the thought of whether they were homosexual . . . .”
However, what Sheffield fails to realize is that she “experienced” this situation from an outsider’s perspective, and she completely disregards any outside factors that may have affected these girls’ behavior — factors such as the possibility that one of the girls may have been homosexual, yet was unsure, therefore suggested that they go to the prom together to see if it felt natural.
Young individuals, especially in high school, are searching for their identity, and in their search they may discover, not choose, that they are, in fact, homosexual.
Sheffield ultimately argues that the “acceptance of the gay and lesbian lifestyle does encourage the behavior,” and it “specifically repudiates the values of God, home and family that most parents do and have tried to instill in their offspring.”
With that, she feels that the Day of Silence should not be allowed in schools. In this case, the definitions of “acceptance” and “encouragement” are misconstrued.
The annual Day of Silence sends a message of acceptance that says it’s all right to be who you are, not a message of encouragement that says, “OK kids, get out there and experiment with your sexuality!”
It is the responsibility of the parents and teachers of each child to explain that difference.
Finally, if anything repudiates the value of God, it is Sheffield’s argument in its entirety.
Through the teachings of Jesus Christ we learn the word of God, and Jesus Christ taught us to love thy neighbor, not “love thy neighbor, depending on their sexual orientation.”
VANESSA VALDES
Glendale
Good to see fight against balloons
I was pleased to read in the May 2 edition of the Glendale News-Press that the hard-working legislators who represent us in Congress and in the state Senate are again engaged in useful legislation that could benefit the local environment (“Schiff’s bill finally nears finish line” and “Balloon ban deflated by the state Senate,” Political Landscape, Friday).
Rep. Adam Schiff’s bill on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study could eventually lead to protection of additional land in the Verdugo and San Rafael hills, while state Sen. Jack Scott is sponsoring a much-needed bill to ban helium-filled Mylar balloons.
Balloons are fun, but they create a mess if they are launched into the open air and allowed to sail wherever the wind blows them.
In particular, Mylar balloons create a big nuisance. They shut down electric power circuits when they land on power lines, and I have become acquainted with them in another context.
Mylar seems to last forever. As I walk in the hills, I occasionally see the metallic glare of Mylar balloons stuck in the chaparral, brazenly advertising their presence. Plowing through the brush so that I can dispose of the offensive items is a challenge I seldom resist, but it often causes regret when, afterward, I survey torn clothing and scratched arms.
I have a personal stake in the success of Scott’s bill. I hope the other senators understand the importance of prompt passage of this legislation before one of Scott’s constituents steps on a rattlesnake.
GERRY RANKIN
Glendale
Glendale needed a face lift, and Americana at Brand developer Rick Caruso did it (“A taste of Americana,” Friday).
Last Thursday night at about 11 p.m., I heard loud noises that sounded like gunfire. Then it went louder, like cannon charging. Shortly after that it was loud music, which I could hear until 12:30 p.m.
That was the party and opening night of the Americana on Brand Boulevard. Next day, I decided to visit the place, and I was stunned. It was so beautiful, so nice, elegant, stunning, yet charming. Let’s salute Caruso for his amazing project. Bravo.
I spent about two hours going from store to store, looking at the structures. I have to admit that I found the waterfall to be the most attractive part of the mall.
You have to see it yourself.
In my opinion, Glendale needed this face lift to move forward, to become an attractive city. At this point, I would imagine that we are not less than Beverly Hills. This new mall will generate so much revenue for our city. Some argue about traffic getting worse. Of course, we have to deal with that, too.
Show me one city in Los Angeles County that doesn’t have traffic issues. Let’s not forget that Brand Boulevard always had the reputation for traffic jams, since the mid-1990s.
By the way, I drove purposely last Friday on Americana’s opening day at 3:30 p.m. from San Fernando Road and Brand Boulevard all the way to Brand and Broadway. It took me 10 minutes to get there.
It was an actual five-minute delay for Americana’s portion (no big deal). This city needs people like Caruso to grow. How come we didn’t think of anything like that before?
I am going back again for my second visit on Saturday and third and forth visit thereafter, and I invite every single Glendale resident to do so. After all, that loud opening-night music and fireworks was worth it.
EDMOND GOLBAS
Glendale
Letter needed a dose of perspective
After reading Linda Sheffield’s response to Sharon Weisman’s Community Commentary on the annual Day of Silence (“‘Silence’ event promotes lifestyle,” Mailbag, April 30), I felt I must respond.
In her letter, Sheffield shares her experience with two young high school senior girls who decided to attend the prom together.
Their reasoning for doing so was because they did not receive invitations from the opposite sex. Therefore, they began to “act as if they were in a dating relationship” and “began to struggle with the thought of whether they were homosexual . . . .”
However, what Sheffield fails to realize is that she “experienced” this situation from an outsider’s perspective, and she completely disregards any outside factors that may have affected these girls’ behavior — factors such as the possibility that one of the girls may have been homosexual, yet was unsure, therefore suggested that they go to the prom together to see if it felt natural.
Young individuals, especially in high school, are searching for their identity, and in their search they may discover, not choose, that they are, in fact, homosexual.
Sheffield ultimately argues that the “acceptance of the gay and lesbian lifestyle does encourage the behavior,” and it “specifically repudiates the values of God, home and family that most parents do and have tried to instill in their offspring.”
With that, she feels that the Day of Silence should not be allowed in schools. In this case, the definitions of “acceptance” and “encouragement” are misconstrued.
The annual Day of Silence sends a message of acceptance that says it’s all right to be who you are, not a message of encouragement that says, “OK kids, get out there and experiment with your sexuality!”
It is the responsibility of the parents and teachers of each child to explain that difference.
Finally, if anything repudiates the value of God, it is Sheffield’s argument in its entirety.
Through the teachings of Jesus Christ we learn the word of God, and Jesus Christ taught us to love thy neighbor, not “love thy neighbor, depending on their sexual orientation.”
VANESSA VALDES
Glendale
Good to see fight against balloons
I was pleased to read in the May 2 edition of the Glendale News-Press that the hard-working legislators who represent us in Congress and in the state Senate are again engaged in useful legislation that could benefit the local environment (“Schiff’s bill finally nears finish line” and “Balloon ban deflated by the state Senate,” Political Landscape, Friday).
Rep. Adam Schiff’s bill on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study could eventually lead to protection of additional land in the Verdugo and San Rafael hills, while state Sen. Jack Scott is sponsoring a much-needed bill to ban helium-filled Mylar balloons.
Balloons are fun, but they create a mess if they are launched into the open air and allowed to sail wherever the wind blows them.
In particular, Mylar balloons create a big nuisance. They shut down electric power circuits when they land on power lines, and I have become acquainted with them in another context.
Mylar seems to last forever. As I walk in the hills, I occasionally see the metallic glare of Mylar balloons stuck in the chaparral, brazenly advertising their presence. Plowing through the brush so that I can dispose of the offensive items is a challenge I seldom resist, but it often causes regret when, afterward, I survey torn clothing and scratched arms.
I have a personal stake in the success of Scott’s bill. I hope the other senators understand the importance of prompt passage of this legislation before one of Scott’s constituents steps on a rattlesnake.
GERRY RANKIN
Glendale
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