The following organizations and individuals deserve either
CHEERS or JEERS this week:
JEERS: For our city’s pedestrian traffic-related deaths. The
current safety situation is intolerable. Three tragic deaths in the
past four months represent a loud community warning bell.
The following organizations and individuals deserve either CHEERS or JEERS this week:
JEERS: For our city’s pedestrian traffic-related deaths. The current safety situation is intolerable. Three tragic deaths in the past four months represent a loud community warning bell.
It is time for leaders, particularly in the police department and City Hall, to step to the public podium and tell this community what is going to be done. Gilroy hasn’t had a traffic safety officer for nearly a year, and given recent events, the excuses for such a lapse ring very hollow indeed.
CHEERS: For the 11am grand opening Saturday of the city’s sports park – “270,000 square feet of lush grass and deep red clay” as reporter Serdar Tumgoren described it in Friday’s story. Sparkling ballfields, soccer with a view and a bike path leading right to this recreational nirvana. That’s the kind of facility we can be very proud of. Let’s get the next phases built and “play ball.”
JEERS: For the messy accident involving two trucks Thursday on Pacheco Pass Highway that closed down the major artery between the Bay Area and the valley for more than 30 hours. What a mess! When will a bypass be built? Our state representatives – from Simon Salinas to John Laird to Elaine Alquist – are derelict in their duty with regard to this highway. It’s a disaster, from a commerce, safety and environmental standpoint.
CHEERS: For cool news that the greatest pumpkin in California history can be viewed at Uesugi Farms in San Martin. Jack LaRue’s massive orange pumpkin weighed in at 1,354 pounds. That’s a whole lot of pie and seeds.
JEERS: For the current Gilroy High School schedule, which does not support academics. Athletes are forced to miss class right and left under the current schedule, which, in turn, forces teachers to deal with make-up work and absences. It’s time for the school board to step in and clean up the mess.
