Our first Red Phone caller of the week, a local woman, asked the Crimson Crusader to provide readers with information about getting free smoke detectors.
Well, dearest caller, the Crimson Crusader made a call over to Harvey Blodgett, chairman of the Hollister Rotary smoke alarm project, to get some answers. Blodgett said the annual Rotary project usually takes place in April and installs smoke detectors in about 25 to 35 homes. The project is designed to serve seniors and needy families. The best way to get involved would be to call Blodgett at 630-2461.
TV Guide Problem Solved
Our next Red Phone caller, a faithful Free Lance subscriber, called the Crimson Crusader to report that the newspaper’s restyled TV guide, included in the Alternative 101 section of the June 22 edition, didn’t include listings for Saturday.
Oh, dearest caller, we apologize for this oversight. Don’t worry, next week the TV guide will come on Friday with listings from Sunday to Saturday, so you won’t miss any listings in the future.
Ridgemark Weeds Obstruct Motorists
Our next Red Phone caller, a Ridgemark resident, asked the Crimson Crusader to get something done about the overgrown weeds at the back entrance to Ridgemark. The weeds, our caller reported, make it dangerous to pull out of that entrance. The Crimson Crusader called Caltrans to report the problem promptly.
Graffiti Problem Tips and Solutions
Our next Red Phone matter came from a Hollister woman who called to thank the Crimson Crusader for helping her solve a problem with a graffiti-covered high-voltage box. Our caller said she was pleased to see the box was repainted promptly.
Well, dearest caller, the Crimson Crusader will be sure to pass your compliments on the job well done to Hollister Code Enforcement Officer Mike Chambless. He deserves the real credit for this one.
It also should be noted here that another Hollister woman, who has had similar problems, stopped by the Hollister Free Lance this week to give our hero and other Red Phone readers a few tips on dealing with graffiti and high-voltage boxes. Our visitor told the Crimson Crusader that the boxes, called “B boxes,” can be serviced by calling the telephone company at 611. Thanks for the tip.
Crusader Endorses Pageant Contestant
Our final Red Phone matter of the week concerns the upcoming Miss Hollister Rally contest. Since the Crimson Crusader officially bowed out of the race earlier this month, calls continue pouring in to the Red Phone demanding to know whom our hero plans to endorse this year.
At first our hero was hesitant to endorse a candidate for this lofty position of such public import; however, after so many Red Phone calls came in this week, a decision was made. The Crimson Crusader hereby endorses contestant Katrina Marsh. Our hero believes this lively young woman embodies the free-spiritedness of the Hollister motorcycle rally.
