Let’s take back our communities from gangs
The Central Valley and Central Coast of California have become a
Letter: Calling all writers for annual Patriot Pen contest
Hollister VFW Post 9242 will award a $100 check to the winner of this year’s Patriot Pen Essay Contest, and $25 checks to runner-ups. The contest is open to students in grades 6-8 in public, private schools as well as home school students. Rules and entry forms may be obtained at the office of the county superintendent on Fifth Street or at vfw.org. The deadline for submission is Nov. 1. This year’s theme is “What Patriotism means to me”. Any school that would like me to come speak to students about this contest can call to arrange a visit. Entries may be submitted to my address. Call (831) 638-1703 or my address is 860 Marne Drive, Hollister, 95023.
Guest View: Earth Day is not just for hippies anymore
Students, parents, teachers, and local community leaders joined forces on April 18 to remove illegally dumped trash from the San Benito River channel near the old Hospital Road crossing. What was the occasion? Earth Day, of course, a good excuse for a thorough spring cleaning.





