Even though the Crimson Crusader stays pretty busy during the week, he still looks forward to hearing from our callers and helping them overcome the forces of evil. If you have a concern that you wish to voice, please call the Red Phone at 779-4106, ext. 206. Leave a name and phone number so we’ll know who we’re helping.
YEAH, THE LIGHTS ARE STILL UP
“I would like to know from the Red Phone how to politely and nicely ask my neighbor to take down his Christmas lights. They have been up all year, and it reflects poorly on our neighborhood. Any suggestions?”
RED PHONE:
Sounds famililar. Have you ever heard country singer Gretchen Wilson’s song about being a “Red Neck Woman” who leaves her lights up on her front porch all year long?
Many people, including the Crimson Crusader’s neighbors, have a habit of doing things in their own way. Sometimes, they don’t realize how some of their actions, or lack of action in this case, affect those around them. They may get so involved in their day-to-day activities, putting things off so long, that it may become an annoyance to others.
Kathy Molloy Previsich, Morgan Hill’s community development director, reports there’s nothing in the municipal code regulating how long Christmas lights can stay up on a house. She added the code does regulate abandoned and wrecked motor vehicles, litter, hazardous materials storage and things of that nature, but nothing about what we’re concerned with here. She added that this issue is a private matter between citizens and the city does not get involved in these types of interactions. She said residents need to choose whether and how they will comunicate with their neighbors to express concerns regarding issues that are not addressed by the municipal code.
The Crusader suggests the caller ask his neighbor politely and nicely to consider taking down his Christmas decorations and perhaps even offer assistance in doing so … he just may surprise you and comply. And you may feel pleasure in knowing that you have been of assistance to someone who’s probably too busy or does not have the equipment to take down the Christmas decorations.
WEATHER WATCH NEEDS UPDATING
“The Weather Watch on page A2 of the Times reports the rainfall (season to date) as 24.16 inches. This is incorrect. The rainfall reporting cycle begins on July 1 of each year, and I believe there has been zero rainfall this year since that date.”
RED PHONE:
Our caller is correct. According to the National Weather Service, since most precipitation occurs from November until April, the rainfall season is measured and reported from July 1-June 30 of each year. The Crimson Crusader regrets this oversight in reporting, and the season to date rainfall will be corrected for future issues.
