It is a shame when we allow the greed of one beer distributor to
stop the ability of one of our own businesses to participate and
actually show their product to the public.
Pour judgement
It is a shame when we allow the greed of one beer distributor to stop the ability of one of our own businesses to participate and actually show their product to the public. If we are really a community that cares, then we should support our local businesses, not give them the only distribution rights, but at least have the decency to let them compete. The quality of the beers offered by Coast Range/Farmhouse is far superior to those that will be distributed at OUR (Garlic) Festival. Have we lost our perspective and the purpose of this fabulous little festival that really puts the spotlight on not only our Garlic, but our city, our amenities and yes, our businesses? Would it make the Chamber of Commerce, the Garlic Festival and the people of Gilroy happy if Coast Range went under?
Red Phone:
Dear Frustration Brewing:
Ah, Red Phone can almost taste the pepper steak and a cold brew. We’re only a month and a few days away from our beloved festival, and emotions run strong on this issue. Ideally, our local beer makers would be allowed to join the party and perhaps that can be worked out in due time. Meanwhile, there’s no reason to wait to enjoy a Farmhouse ale. Happy Dog Pizza downtown serves the local brew seasonally and at Beverages & More you can pick up a sampler – perfect for Dad’s Day.
Dog Daze
It’s time to remind people that on hot days they should not leave their dogs in a hot car. I just saw a dog left in a parking lot in a hot car without the windows down. It was 86 degrees, and I can’t imagine how hot it was inside the car. Will you please give the reminder red phone?
Red Phone:
Dear Hot Topic:
With temperatures surpassing 100 degrees this week, it’s an excellent time to remind pet owners. A dog left in a car on a hot day can collapse from heatstroke in just minutes, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Even on a 78 degree day, a car parked in the sun can soon heat up to 160 degrees inside. Heat is especially hard on dogs because they can only cool themselves by panting and sweating through their paws. If they only have hot air to breathe, dogs can suffer brain damage and heat stroke. Red Phone called Jason Berg, dispatcher and licenser at San Martin Animal Shelter, who said it hasn’t been a big problem in Gilroy, but they have been called out to closed vehicles to find owners to force owners to free their dogs from the potentially fatal situation. He says it’s urgent to rescue animals from hot cars because they could be dead within an hour if left unattended. If you see an animal in distress, please call 911. And, if you’re going to be out and about on a hot Gilroy day, use common sense and leave Juicebox at home. Also use common sense and don’t dress your pooch in ridiculous, er, cute little outfits that match yours in the heat of summer.
