Our first Red Phone caller was distressed by a refrigerator,
which he referred to as
”
a potentially dangerous eyesore,
”
taking up space in the front yard of a home on Hickory Street in
Hollister. Our caller asked the Crimson Crusader to find out how
long homeowners could leave unused appliances in their yard.
Our first Red Phone caller was distressed by a refrigerator, which he referred to as “a potentially dangerous eyesore,” taking up space in the front yard of a home on Hickory Street in Hollister. Our caller asked the Crimson Crusader to find out how long homeowners could leave unused appliances in their yard.
The Crimson Crusader called upon one of Hollister’s busiest men, Code Enforcement Officer Mike Chambless, to find out the rules and laws about this particular subject. Chambless told the Crimson Crusader that state laws and city ordinances prevent homeowners from leaving appliances with a door outside in their yards. To leave such an item in the yard would constitute a misdemeanor crime. The Crimson Crusader informed Chambless of the location of the offending refrigerator, which he promised would be removed as soon as possible.
more Traffic lIght woes
Our next Red Phone call of the week came from a San Benito County man frustrated with the timing of the traffic light at the intersection of Fourth Street and Graf Road in Hollister. Our caller said the light was triggered too quickly by those trying to turn onto Fourth from Graf, which is not a major thoroughfare.
The Crimson Crusader made a call over to Hollister Public Works Street Supervisor Ray Rojas to get something done for a concerned caller. Friday was Rojas’ day off, but he took the time to help our hero. Rojas said crews worked on the traffic light at the intersection of Fourth and Graf three weeks ago. However, he said he would try to get a city crew out to check on the timing of the light next week.
Dinnertime Blues
Our next Red Phone caller, a recently married Hollister man, called the Crimson Crusader to complain about his wife’s cooking Thursday night. Although the Crimson Crusader doesn’t write a marital advice column, our hero would recommend Betty Crocker’s “Cooking With Confidence” book. Dry those eyes, dearest caller; your wife will be preparing delicious meals in no time at all.
Huck Finn Enthusiasm
Our final Red Phone matter of the week came from a Hollister woman, who is a frequent Red Phone caller, enthusiastic about another Red Phone caller’s idea to bring back the once-popular Huck Finn Day celebration in San Benito County. The celebration, held annually at Veterans Memorial Park in June, was all about celebrating Mark Twain and his characters Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher. Prizes were awarded to the youth that came up with the best Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher costumes.
Our caller was very enthusiastic about the idea and suggested the Crimson Crusader help organize it. Once again, the Crimson Crusader must decline. Organizing events is outside of our hero’s area of expertise. When a lawn needs mowing or a pothole needs fixing, the Crimson Crusader is there. But when it comes to organizing events, sorry, but that’s not our hero’s cup of tea.
