Letters & Shout-outs (Nov. 7, 2014)

Letter: Firefighter’s tough choice in dog attack brings relief to neighbors
Editor,
Regarding the recent pit bull attacks in Ben Lomond, many of us have heard that the firefighter — tasked with the unpleasant duty of putting the dog down at the scene — may be struggling with the fact that they had to take such drastic measures.
On behalf of the great majority of neighbors, I’d like to thank the firefighter for acting quickly and heroically in the face of danger, and restoring peace and safety to a street that has been plagued by the threatening presence of these dangerous animals for far too long.
Thank you for doing the right thing! 
Michael Ricigliano,
Ben Lomond
Letter: Where have all the cows gone in Glenwood preserve?
Editor,
A few months ago, the Scotts Valley community was informed that the horses which grazed on the Glenwood Open Space Preserve would be replaced by cows.
Because the hillside will soon have trails and paths put in, it is the city’s belief that cows are more people-friendly.
As a resident overlooking the Glenwood Open Space Preserve, I very much miss the horses grazing on the hillside.
I have only seen cows once in the past few months. I feel sheep would be a welcome replacement for the horses. Sheep are people-friendly and no threat to the nearby residents of Glenwood.
I am hopeful those responsible for removing the horses will consider sheep.
Joy Bertrand,
Scotts Valley