Letters

One Silvia Burley (The Free Lance Feb. 10) claims to be the

This letter is being written in response to some statements made

In the interest of public commentary, it is worth noting that a dozen parents at a microphone does not a jury make. The teacher in question for a single slap to a child’s arm while not causing injury was labelled incapable , bully and mean and has been replaced by a substitute as per Superintendent Ruben Zepeda. Other parents expressed concern over the quality of their children’s education, and I believe they should be. Last spring I arrived at my granddaughter’s open house to find her classroom locked up. I ducked into the classroom next door and listened. There were appeals for supply donations, and a shocker, parents were told they needed to teach grammar to their children. The main topic of discussion was problem children who regularly disrupt class.

Hollister can you spare a lane?

Many of us know what it’s like to see a loved one grow older. We see the joys that a grandparent experiences, but also the hardships that come with health issues and becoming more dependent on others. Often, we ride the “roller coaster of health” with them. As we do, it can be difficult to know how to best help our loved ones continue to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Does anyone remember why Gray Davis was recalled? Because he

A recent delightful opinion article on San Benito County needing

Let’s minimize the hospital visits and get our community healthy. We should have workshops and programs for the people to get help and get healthy. We need to help the people. Health is one of the most important things in our lives. Getting fit and eating right. I have been getting fit and healthy for a few years now and it really has changed my life. I want the people of my community and especially the kids to be able to learn and get the proper knowledge on what they are putting into their bodies. What are we eating and feeding our children; we don’t know what’s in McDonald's, and all these fast food restaurants. There should be classes to teach the kids and the adults. It should also be free to the community. I am here to plan for the future and help. We can put notices in the city and county water bill of when the class will take place, and send flyers home with students from school. There are many ways to go about it and it’s something that will really help out our community.

The 4th of July Celebration Committee would like to sincerely thank the following for helping to make this year's 4th of July a special “original Hollister” event with the annual Kiddie Parade and Community Fireworks Show: