JEERS: For the legal system which has allowed Paul Greer, former
towing company operator, to work the system without full
scrutiny.
The following organizations and individuals deserve either CHEERS or JEERS this week:
JEERS: For the legal system which has allowed Paul Greer, former towing company operator, to work the system without full scrutiny. Hopefully, Dolores Carr, our newly elected Santa Clara County district attorney, will end that shameful situation and take a serious look into the questionable dealings revolving around Mr. Greer’s business practices and many lawsuits.
CHEERS: For Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage who, as Board chairman, delivered the State of the County address in typical positive fashion despite massive pending county budget cuts. Mr. Gage is as down-to-earth a successful politician as you can get. Our city’s former mayor spoke of the hardship coming in budget hearings, yet accepted the challenge of seeking solutions to end homelessness. It’s that combination of practicality and compassion that separates Mr. Gage from the pack.
CHEERS: For the Gilroy High School wrestling team, host and winner for the second year in a row of their own Mid-Cal Classic tournament. The outstanding tradition continues, and the chance for Gilroy to lay claim to a first state individual title is quite real. Hats off to all the blue-and-gold wrestlers who are advancing a proud tradition.
CHEERS: For the big awards haul – four golds, three silvers and a bronze – taken home to South County wineries from the San Francisco Chronicle’s prestigious annual wine competition. With new-blood owners mixing with old-guard vintners, the clear direction is a “step up in class” for the area wineries. The Gilroy Visitors Bureau has recognized this as our strongest tourist promotion possibility. Who wants to drive through hours of traffic to Napa and be greeted by a $15 tasting room charge and a wine snob behind the counter when you can taste for free and meet the owner after a short drive to South County.
JEERS: For the scratch-your-head logic behind the decisions made by the district attorney’s office in two Gilroy car vs. pedestrian death cases. While the circumstances are different, there are enough similarities to question the far-reaching and different conclusions.
CHEERS: For all the Chamber of Commerce honorees this year. From Volunteer of the Year Erwin Boggs to Man of the Year Tim Day to Woman of the Year Agnes Ternasky, all are fine and deserving examples of what makes Gilroy great. Their combination of service, leadership and spirit is truly outstanding and worthy of such a community tribute.
