Really enjoyed the website comment left by gilroy1:
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High Speed Rail …We need it … because LA is just not close
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Really enjoyed the website comment left by gilroy1: “High Speed Rail …We need it … because LA is just not close enough?”
Palo Alto isn’t close enough either – close enough to be lumped in with Gilroy under the former Santa Clara Valley Water District to-hell-with South County redistricting plan. Palo Alto’s Mayor Pat Burt and City Manager James Keene understood that immediately. But Santa Clara County Farm Bureau President Jan Garrod apparently did not. “These two cities are nearly one hour apart and the City questions how effectively one representative could serve constituents at the extreme ends of the valley,” Keene said as reported to Palo Alto Online. Meanwhile, the Farm Bureau didn’t even show up to the water district meeting Tuesday. Maybe there’s too much SCV water district H20 conservation cash flowing the Farm Bureau’s way. Something’s clearly clouding the usually clear thinking of South County’s farmers.
Thinking, however, is what water district board members, led by resilient Joe Judge, did following the ridiculous vote the week prior. Tuesday, the board backtracked and reconsidered its redistricting choice. But if Map S, the only one that keeps South County together properly, doesn’t get the nod then it’s really time for South County to band together and fight – in court if necessary. And there’s more water district power-grabbing shenanigans ahead. Keep an eye out for a bill being carried by Assemblyman Joe Cota, who literally carries the water district’s political water. His bill, AB 2483, would grant sweeping new power to the agency, including the power to tell well owners that they can’t pump water from their own well.
Well, that’s classic water district and this is a great line from a classic movie that I think Garlic Festival chef and entertainer Sam Bozzo just has to use on stage with his co-host Gene Sakahara. And BTW, the fest is only 10 weeks away, so drum roll please … “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” That’s Clemenza giving instructions in the “The Godfather” … it’s a line Dave Bozzo and Donny DeLorenzo might want to use after they go up against Morgan Hill restaurateur Maurizio Cutrignelli and one of his chefs in a Cook-off Stage, all-Italiano stove-off.
Have to give credit to GraceAnn Walden – writer, tour leader, radio personality and author of the entertaining and informative Yummy Report free email magazine – for reminding me of that line. If you’re a “foodie” sign up and urge her to put out a special Garlic Fest edition … it would be yummy.
That word would describe the 2008 Syrah in the barrel at Solis Winery, a beautiful white pepper and berry combo that winemaker Mike Vanni is going to be more and more proud of. That tidbit pairs nicely with the news that Sycamore Creek Winery and owner Ted Medeiros earned a “Best Red of Show” for the 2007 Mosaico, a blend of five Rhone varietals, at the Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine’s 28th annual West Coast Wine Competition. South County wineries keep stepping it up. Mark my words, this is a major economic asset that our community should take full advantage of in the years ahead.
Too many years later, I find out that these are old wives tales about children:
n children should not swim until 30 minutes after eating; eating chocolate causes acne; and sitting too close to the TV will damage vision.
Sorry, kids, but … tales will abound at the Hearts of Gilroy group’s fourth annual “Got To Have It” Women’s Luncheon and White Elephant Auction in support of Community Solutions. It’s on Saturday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. $30 tickets include lunch and wine. The ladies bring “white elephant” items under the theory that one woman’s flea market item is another’s treasure, and there’s an exceedingly competitive contest for the best shoes honor. I’d like to formally nominate as an appropriate judging tandem Chris Ordaz and Dave Sheedy. No, I have no idea why that came to mind. Call Lisa De Silva for reservations 776-6212 or email her
li***@co****************.org
.
No sure if supervisorial candidate Teresa Alvarado is going to show up at the Hearts of Gilroy event (rumor has it she could win the shoes competition hands down), but have to give her a standing “O” for the South County trifecta Saturday – Wings of History at San Martin Airport, No Bull BBQ in Morgan Hill and the Gilroy High Cioppino Feed. Now that’s as accessible as the Healthy Trails at Harvey Bear Ranch, a beautiful place to take a hike or a walk, BTW. Just take the San Martin Avenue exit off U.S. 101 and head east until you see the entrance …
In Morgan Hill, they need a new entrance plan for the No Bull BBQ, such a smashing success that the food tents ran out half past noon and the hungry masses migrated to downtown restaurants. Now, that’s not all bad, but next year – and with 10,000 people showing up to taste the ribs, pulled pork and tip of the tri there will be a next year – a better contingency plan is in order. Straight cash-for-BBQ-food vendors and vendors who trade small plate tasting for event tickets would work. No bull.
Work your way to downtown Gilroy this weekend to the city’s first Wine Stroll. Starts at 3 p.m., goes until 6. Businesses will host area vintners who will be pouring and chatting. Tickets are $20, the walk is easy and there are 15 wineries ready to please your palate. Then, dinner out is waiting … Lizzaran for unique tapas and a great atmosphere, Station 55 for American fare, Garlic City Cafe for creative dishes, Carnitas Michoacan for outstanding pork – all within cozy walking distance.
Not walking, but flowing over the falls at Gilroy Gardens will be 1,000 ducks, of the rubber variety, on May 22. It’s not the Kentucky Derby, but $30 supports Leadership Gilroy and gets you a shot at prizes galore. Hoa Minh Le at 840-7152 or
ho****@gi***********.org
. has the winning ticket stash.
Reach Editor Mark Derry at
ed****@ga****.com
