Slowly, but surely, the train rumbles towards Second Street on it way out of town.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Break Time
From the late 1940s to the early 1970s, my dad irrigated many of the farm fields in San Benito County, including some off Bolsa Road, aka Highway 25. He and the fields were my babysitter when I was a small kid. Sometimes at the end of the day he would let my tiny chubby hands turn off that cartoon-looking pump that somehow fed water to all those irrigation pipes.
To this day I love the lay of the fields as they sprawl towards the hills. The quietness that I remember of the fields still translates whenever I look at them. And, yes, there are days when I drive the Bolsa that I can see me, the little girl playing alongside the irrigation ditches as her father does his work.
Okay, enough of the sentimentality. This here blogger is taking a rest from posting on Take 25 for a a week, maybe two. Enjoy the summer days and nights.
Until later, dear readers,
Su-sieee! Mac
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Who You Gonna Call?
Within Hollister? That would be the Hollister Police Department. Outside of city limits? That jurisdiction belongs to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
Hollister Neighborhood Watch Meeting
There will be a Hollister Neighborhood Watch Meeting with Police Chief David Westrick on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. It will be at held at the Hollister Police Department at 395 Apollo Court, which is in the Hollister Business Park, across from the Hollister Airport. The meeting is open to all.
Local Law Enforcement Web sites
Hollister Police Department
San Benito County Sheriff's Office
Nixle Wire: Local Police Alerts
Hollister Police Department Facebook page
Hollister Neigbhorhood Watch Group: Police Chief Westrick actually answers questions posted by group members. Holding the upcoming Neighborhood Watch Meeting was a result of the Chief posting back and forth with folks at the page.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
2012 Memorial Day
Who says old gals can't learn new things. Here are some facts I just learned about Memorial Day:
- Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. First celebrated on May 30, 1868, the day was established to honor all Union and Confederate solders who died in Civil War. The day was chosen because it did not signify a day of any battle.
- Over time, Memorial Day became the day to commemorate the deaths of all U.S. military personnel who served in any U.S. skirmish, battle, war, and other military conflict.
- Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971.
Memorial Day (History Channel)
Memorial Day (Wikipedia)
Memorial Day History
As a kid, I remember the local American Legion and Vets organizations holding an annual Memorial Day commemoration at the cemetery on Hillcrest Road. I have no idea if it's still happening. If anyone knows, please leave a comment.
Weekend Events
Two big events are happening this weekend. There is the annual Hollister Air Show (May 26 and May 27) at the Hollister Airport. Lots of daring do's in the sky will be taking place.
And, there is the Portuguese Festival. The crowning of the queen and her court will take place on Saturday evening (May 26). The following morning, the annual parade will start off Sunday's full day and evening of festivities.
To learn about other events going on this weekend (and later), check out San Benito Today's calendar.
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