Opinion

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.

Panelists and readers answered the following: With Hollister’s Skate Park adding ramps, would you like to see more enforcement of the law requiring use of helmets?

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.

Panelists and readers answered the following: After Monday’s fires along Highway 156, do you believe San Juan Bautista has adequate enough fire coverage?

Panelists answered the following: In light of five children being injured by illegal fireworks in Hollister on July 4, should the city ban the sale of all fireworks?

Below is the Free Lance Question of the Week. Answers may be published in the newspaper on the Opinion page.

Panelists and readers answered the following: Do you agree with the council’s recent decision to mandate that bars stop selling alcohol at midnight during the biker rally?