Arrest Coverage Unfair to Dias
Arrest Coverage Unfair to Dias
Editor,
Regarding the story “San Juan Councilman Arrested for Assault” (April 17):
I think it is ridiculous that everyone has allowed the incident surrounding the arrest of San Juan Bautista City Councilman George Dias to get so out of hand.
George is my uncle and I feel that he is getting more press and news time than a child molester or a rapist. I don’t find this fair and I believe it is an attack on the Dias family, especially George.
George was just trying to help protect his property, which was burning! Anyone, especially if you have been a firefighter your entire life would have done the same.
As for him beating up a police officer, that is a joke. I am sure George was frustrated and upset that he was being given a hard time for being on his own property but the police officer should not have allowed the situation to become physical.
I believe the whole situation should have been approached differently. I also the think that it is complete slander of George’s name by putting this story on the front page of the papers and plastering his picture all over the TV.
It was an unfortunate event that should have never taken place. And by bringing up his past arrest which can I add was three years ago and has no relevance, was also ridiculous. That was no one’s business but his own.
I wish George the best with this ordeal and in his continued success as a San Juan Bautista city councilman.
Dayna Dias
Hollister
Music Donations Appreciated
Editor,
As a member Leadership San Benito County class of 2007, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shown interest in our project to provide musical instruments to Hollister School District music students.
Susan Chizek, the music teacher for the district, has received several calls regarding this project, and one donation of an alto sax. If you have an instrument to donate, please call Susan at 637-3522 to arrange for pick up.
Because our project has generated quite a bit of interest, we are pleased to announce that a Music Program Fund has been established, at the Community Foundation for San Benito County, to accept monetary donations.
Donations through the Community Foundation will be fully allocated to this fund and are 100 percent tax deductible.
For those of you wishing to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to: Community Foundation for San Benito County, 719 San Benito St. Suite G, Hollister, CA 95023, Attention: Music Program.
Sharon Finley
Hollister
