Letters to the editor

Has Giuliani lost it?
George Bush can scramble fighter jets in five minutes to
anywhere in the United States. Sworn testimony to a Republican
Congress, Bush knew of the first hijacked airliner 32 minutes
before its crash into the World Trade Center. Not one fighter was
scrambled before 9:38 am, after the Pentagon was hit by a third
hijacked plane. Giuliani claims
”
Bush was magnificient on 9/11,
”
did he mean incompetent, or has this run for president caused
him to lose his ability to reason?
Frank Crosby
Morgan Hill
 
Has Giuliani lost it?

George Bush can scramble fighter jets in five minutes to anywhere in the United States. Sworn testimony to a Republican Congress, Bush knew of the first hijacked airliner 32 minutes before its crash into the World Trade Center. Not one fighter was scrambled before 9:38 am, after the Pentagon was hit by a third hijacked plane. Giuliani claims “Bush was magnificient on 9/11,” did he mean incompetent, or has this run for president caused him to lose his ability to reason?

Frank Crosby

Morgan Hill

Thanks for quilt show success

On behalf of the Hollister Downtown Association and the Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County, we would like to thank the many volunteers who put in their time, talent and expertise for our first Quilt Show in downtown Hollister, April 28 & 29.

  The following volunteers deserve a round of applause for their efforts:  Leslie Bell,  Laurel Blakely,  Rosemary Bridwell, Dottie Cauthen, Leanne Chamberlin, Jane Charron, Colleen Chester, Janice Chiaffredo, Harriet Clark, John Clark, Karen Coatsworth, Mary Beth Cochran, Louise Covert,

Suzie Crump,  Ruth DeBord, Sandy Ducato, Robin Duncan, Colleen Egland, Linda Elia, Carol Epp, Cathy Frusetta, Jamie Frusetta, Joe Frusetta, Robert Frusetta, Will Frusetta, Shelia Galindo, Debbie Gansberger,  Anne Hall, Bev Hanagan, Carol Hart, Jeanette Horley,  Ravena Huboi, Sheron Johnson, Nancy Kops, Linda Kubota, Lourdes Langford, Ingrid Leitenberger, Janet Locey, Mary Lundquist, Julee Maggiora, Patti Mauerman, Cheryl McDonnel, Teddie McFadden, Carol Millar, Mary Oteri, Joy Pierce, Pam Primont, Gina Rangel, Carmel Reitman, Wendy Reyes, Pam Rocco, Vivian Romero, Dianna Smith, Donna Stump, Midge Swarts, Irene Towler, Frank Van Rooy, Chris Warren, Sharon West, Elaine Wiles, Jim Wilkinson, Shannon Wilkinson, Brian Woods, Sandra Woods, and Lorene Yates.

  We would also like to thank our sponsors:  P&B Textiles, The Weekend Pinnacle, Nob Hill Foods, San Benito Bank, DMB El Rancho San Benito, The Elegant Touch, Hollister Free Lance, Grace & Associates, K&S Properties and Marilyn Ferreira Intero Real Estate.  Thanks also to the following businesses for their generous donations: Attitudes and Images – Jessica Powell, Christine Menzel, Marissa Palafox, Jennifer Riggs, Pamela Witherspoon and Teresa, Back Porch Fabrics, Blue Petunia Gifts, Judy Bishop Designs, Tracey Brookshier, Cabrillo Sewing Center, Cameo Embroidery & Things, Sandy Coelho,  A Designing Woman, Designs by Juli Ann, Eat Cake Graphics, Gilroy Foods, Gilroy Gardens, Hen Scratch Quilting & Singer Featherweights, Hollister Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Homespun Harbor, The Last Stitch, Mary’s Quilt Garden, Material Pleasure.com, Quilts by Sheila, Michelle’s Studio, Nimble Needle, The Nimble Thimble, Leanne Nishita, PC Quilter, Quail Run Clothing, Quilts & kits, Quilt Puppy Publications & Designs, Quilts & Things, Ray’s Sewing Machine Center, Sew EZ Quilting, Inc., Irene & Paul Towler.

  The Spring Time in the Pinnacles Quilt Show was a tremendous success and plans are already under way for next year’s event.

Sharlene Van Rooy

quilt show committee chair

Brenda Weatherly

The Hollister Downtown Association

Humanitarianism makes dollars and sense

The large photo on this week’s Pinnacle Focus page seemed to need a more appropriate caption. Better describing the frightened children and the fearsome warrior might be, “Two faces of war, innocents and aggressor.”

Imagine, instead of the “surge,” if we sent in medical clinics and food distribution centers. Now that would truly be a “path to peace.” Imagine the photos coming from that scenario. Happy faces all around plus cost effectiveness as a bonus!

Mary Zanger

Hollister