An Irreplaceable Presence
So, Jose Aponte [librarian of the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library] is leaving our community for a community he describes as “more conducive” to the arts (“Closing the Book on O.C. Career,” May 13).
And County Librarian John Adams says: “We certainly hope to have [Aponte’s replacement] in place . . . .”
Nobody is going to replace Jose. He is one of a kind, and as a member of this artistic community, I will miss him. For several years, I produced reader’s theater with Jose. Thousands of readers came in and read with Ray Bradbury, Jack Smith and other authors. Jose invited me to make this happen.
Jose has brought to our community his generosity, his creativity and his curiosity.
The community needs leaders like Jose.
Wake up, Orange County, and support your local artists.
STEVE MELLOW
Dana Point
* MORE LETTERS: F14
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