The following individuals and organizations deserve either
CHEERS or JEERS this week:
The following individuals and organizations deserve either CHEERS or JEERS this week:
JEERS: For the Gilroy City Council which has deliberated over the proposal for a Wal-Mart Supercenter for months. The issues have been crystal clear and aired time and time again. Quit lollyggaging around. Make a call. That’s why the citizens elected you. Now there’s a petition drive and a potential lawsuit. By belaboring the process, the Council has only extended the decision-making process into painful territory.
CHEERS: For the Gilroy High soccer and wrestling teams which have not only exhibited athletic prowess during the Central Coast Section playoffs but have been models of sportsmanship. Congratulations to the coaches, the school and the individual players. The community is proud of you. And, if you appreciate a good soccer game, Gilroy takes on Watsonville tonight at 7 at PAL stadium in San Jose for the CCS crown. We think the Mustangs are going to win it all.
CHEERS: For the rain. We needed it, and, all in all the storms haven’t been too prolonged this season so far. Besides, the pothole crews needed the work – and they have plenty of it now.
JEERS: For ridiculous gas prices. The yo-yo at the pump seems to have little behind it in the way of rhyme and reason. It’s almost as if the oil companies want to jolt consumers into submission by raising and lowering prices so many times that it becomes “normal.” And the truth is that until we do something about our dependence on petroleum, we are at their mercy.
CHEERS: For Gilroy Police Officer Eric Garcia who sustained only minor injuries after a car pulled out in front of him and caused him to crash into a tree. We’re glad he’s OK.
CHEERS: For Marie Bonelli who celebrated her 100th birthday in the Clock Tower Room at Old City Hall last weekend. That’s the perfect place to celebrate such a significant milestone.
JEERS: For the City Council decision many years ago to allow the gates at the city’s largest development, Eagle Ridge. Hindsight is 20-20, but it’s clear that a community of more than 800 homes needs police patrols. Now that the residents appear to want that service, it’s a complicated process to decipher how that should be paid for.
CHEERS: For Gilroyans David and Kerry Avilla who not only have lovingly adopted five Russian children, but are spreading the word about the need and opportunity to other Bay Area families. If you’re interested, call 1-650-559-6000.
