Letters

It is time for the community to begin the work to get what it wants. For example, swimming pools at the high school so that our students get what they need and all San Benito residents have a recreational amenity to use.

I just wanted to add a little to your story about the passing of Mr. Greg Hearn. I came to San Benito High School in 1986, at 22 years old with very little experience and he took a chance on me, like he did with many other teachers over the years. But what separated him was the fact that he also provided the support for all of us to grow as teachers, and more importantly as people.

When we think about how to be prepared for a disaster, we, of course, think mostly about earthquakes. After all, San Benito County does sit on top of the San Andreas and Calaveras faults. Most of us clearly remember the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and how it affected our communities and our families. We worry about when the next big one will hit and how we can be better prepared for it.  

Our plans for a homeless shelter showed some serious disconnects during the last meeting of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors. If those problems are not identified, attacked, and solved before we make major, irrevocable, decisions we risk taking too much time, spending too much money for what we get, and ending up with an ineffective program. We need a timeout a new attitude to get it right.

Having grown up with a food-loving family or “foodie” family, trust me when I say I have learned to appreciate food. Whenever my family gets together in the kitchen, there is never a dull moment with conversations over pots and pans. Sharing delicious and authentic food with loved ones is a feeling unlike any other and this is pretty much why I have a deep love for fresh and yummy food.

In a recent issue of the Free Lance, I noticed a letter from our recently retired Hollister City Clerk Geri Johnson, thanking all who helped with the 4th of July celebration committee.  This brought to mind: Just how many residents of Hollister know of how much this wonderful lady has cheerfully done for all of us? As a valuable city employee, I wonder if we all ever know of her accomplishments in addition to her formalized duties.

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 Hollister community event with the annual Kiddie Parade and Community Fireworks Show: City of Hollister, Hollister Downtown Association, Hollister School District, John Teliha, McDonald’s Restaurants, Hollister ACE Hardware, Hollister Police Department, Susan Silveira and the Summer Band, Robin Lucas and Off the Chain Bike Shop, Ruth Erickson, Bill Avera, Diane Barnes, Gary Rocchi, Bryan Yamaoka, Cathy Buck, Barbara Dequin, George Dequin, Denise Cauthen-Wright, Dan Wright, Hollister Fire Department, San Benito County Free Library – Carlos Munoz.