The following organizations and individuals deserve either
CHEERS or JEERS this week:
CHEERS: For this year’s Leadership Gilroy class which devised a
plan to utilize Bonfante Gardens in an educational manner and to
assist the park in fund raising.
The following organizations and individuals deserve either CHEERS or JEERS this week:
CHEERS: For this year’s Leadership Gilroy class which devised a plan to utilize Bonfante Gardens in an educational manner and to assist the park in fund raising. The class, which graduated Thursday evening, is following through when it comes to community involvement. Nine members agreed to serve as board members on the newly formed Educational Foundation Committee which will take a three-pronged approach to aiding the park, raising funds through grant writing and a new membership program, and forming plans to solidify the horticulture-based theme park as a conduit for educational activities. All Gilroy fourth graders will get a chance to experience that educational role during a field trip to Bonfante late this school year. Children will learn about horticulture in numerous activities taught by Gilroy High students. Great ideas – and outstanding deeds – from what clearly is an exceptional class.
JEERS: For Congressman Mike Honda who clearly understands the connection between federal recognition of the Amah Mutsun tribe and the full-scale development of the Sargent Ranch that would bypass our community’s planning processes and, in essence, create a “south Gilroy” with sprawling residential and commercial development. Honda should know better. If you’re not interested in having a “south Gilroy” on our back porch, send your representative an e-mail to mi********@ma**.gov.
CHEERS: For the school district which will be posting the grades of Gilroy High School students and communicating via the Web with parents through a portal called Edline. The premise is sound, let’s hope it’s functional so that the information can be timely and relevant.
JEERS: For the recent swarm of earthquakes. Why do those always seem to cluster close to midnight? Anyway, it’s a reminder to keep your home earthquake emergency supply kit handy. It should include a first aid kit and essential medications, canned food and can opener, at least three gallons of water per person, protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags and a battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries.
CHEERS: For the new partnership between the owners of Old City Hall Restaurant in downtown Gilroy, Glenn Gurries and Daniel Barducci, and Léal Vineyards. Frank Léal’s winery recently earned distinction by being named “one of the top 20 new wineries on the planet” by Food and Wine magazine. The venture should be a great pairing.
