Letter: Grateful to sheriff’s office
On behalf of all of my neighbors on Severinsen Street in Hollister, I am writing to thank Sheriff Darren Thompson for the participation of Officers Lisa Ponce and Tony Weir at our Halloween night celebration. The 2,600-plus trick-or-treaters were grateful to receive the Deputy Sheriff stickers, key chains, and anti-bullying materials. Officer Ponce and Office Weir are wonderful representatives of the San Benito County Sheriff’s Department in community education events such as this – very personable, friendly, and patient when the crowds get thick. Since 2003, we have used our own money to pay for a block party permit in order to close Severinsen Street to traffic on Halloween night. We believe that the darkness, cars and oversize pickups, and excited small children in dark costumes could be a dangerous mix. Restricting traffic has helped to create a safe environment, but we also appreciated the presence of the county deputies’ vehicle which sent a clear message to discourage people who might be a disruptive influence. We are grateful to the county sheriff’s department for their contribution to a peaceful family-oriented evening.
Guest View: Intersections can be life or death situations
There was no April fools going on. It was no joke when an older man was speeding down Sunnyslope one morning and rear-ended my vehicle, causing it to spin and end up on the opposite side of the road, totaling it. My car is a material thing, but LIFE is not. Life is precious; we cannot take that for granted. I have been saying this over and over; too many cars are speeding down Sunnyslope and cross streets. There is no traffic control in this area, and this is not the first accident. We need to do something about this. My niece is traumatized and is in very much pain after this unfortunate accident that took place.
