Dear Editor,
Will the City Council please put my name on the list of
bailouts? My husband and I have a small business, established in
1975, and for the past two years, work has been slow, sales
declining. I do not have any properties in foreclosure or liens on
them like South County Housing, but hey, if they can ask for a
bailout and it sounds like the City Council is seriously
considering it, why not me, too?
Council bails out Bonfante Gardens, now it’s South County Housing
Dear Editor,
Will the City Council please put my name on the list of bailouts? My husband and I have a small business, established in 1975, and for the past two years, work has been slow, sales declining. I do not have any properties in foreclosure or liens on them like South County Housing, but hey, if they can ask for a bailout and it sounds like the City Council is seriously considering it, why not me, too?
The Council approved the buying of … bailing out … Gilroy Gardens, when businessman, Michael Bonfante couldn’t even make a go of it. And what has it done since the city purchased it … NOTHING … NO PROFIT.
Councilman Dion Bracco and Bob Dillon, are your businesses in need of a bailout, too? Why not jump on with South County Housing and myself? The Council approved layoffs in the police department and City Hall because of budget cuts, so what is their thinking (if any at all) in bailing out South County Housing?
Susan M. Baker, Gilroy
Contractor does a great job fixing up the dangerous city sidewalks
Dear Editor,
It has been my pleasure to see firsthand great teamwork where each man knows his job and does it very well. If there is a problem, it is quickly resolved under the skillful leadership of Joe Esparza, owner of E, F & S concrete.
The work involved replacing tree-damaged sidewalks and curbs on both sides of our block. This job was really a major undertaking and made me realize just how hard the physical labor involved is, and how well-trained, devoted workers can make such wonderful changes in our surroundings.
Not only were the men hard workers, they cleaned up the work area and left it neat and ready for the next day. they even worked right through weekends to finish up faster for the benefit of the residents.
Thanks to the city of Gilroy for having chosen such a great contractor for the replacement of our dangerous sidewalks.
Patricia Matulich, Gilroy
Doggone it, some owners on the levee just aren’t being considerate
Dear Editor,
All the stories below are true. … My dog is a “pound” dog. Loves folks and kids, has a problem with dogs. He was always on a short leash, other dogs were running free.
Here comes a chihuahua who thinks he’s a mountain lion, snarling and barking. A young boy is chasing him. I say, “pick him up and hold him.” the boy answers, “I can’t, he’ll bite me.” the mother approaches and asks, “How old are you?” I cheat a little and answer, “49.” So, she says, “The boy is only 7, pick on someone your own size!”
Here comes a pit bull mix dragging his leash. He attacks my dog. I yell at the owner to come help – “That dog needs to be under control.” He says, “Look you dumb son of a —–, he’s on a leash.”
Two large dogs come running at us. I yell, “Help get those dogs under control.” The owner responds, “Stop shouting, you’ll make them nervous.”
Man is riding his bike with his dog running loose. “Please get that dog on a leash,” I say. He says, “Don’t worry, he wouldn’t hurt a fly.” I say, “But my dog might,” and he says, “Then don’t bring him on the levee.”
Now, the other 95 percent of you on the levee, thanks for your consideration and sensibility.
And one last word for the cyclists: If you are approaching from behind, please yell, “On your left” or “On your right.” We old people can’t hear and we wobble.
Roger Anderson, Gilroy
Appreciates firemen, police and residents after very scary accident
Dear Editor,
This letter is to give a heartfelt thank you to the Gilroy Fire Department, paramedics, and the Gilroy Police for their prompt response to the accident on Sunday, Feb. 9. I also want to thank Volvo for making a car which saves lives.
The firemen on scene said that if it had been any other car it would have a worse outcome.
My son, Brian was taking his family home from a shopping trip and was crossing the intersection of Wren and Welburn avenues when he was hit by a car which ran the stop sign at a high rate of speed. I want to also thank all the “strangers” who stepped up to help us. They brought out blankets and sleeping bags from their houses to keep us warm. They gave us moral support and comforting words, and I can’t thank you enough!
You said I would forget your names which I asked for because I was traumatized. You were right, but I do remember your faces and kind words One neighbor even let us use a car seat to transport the babies to the hospital. We only had one and I didn’t/wouldn’t take a baby in my car without both babies in car seats.
So I just wanted you to know that you made a difference by how you reacted to this emergency and I will remember you in my prayers. To say thank you does not seem like enough.
Mary Ann Puente, Gilroy
