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February 25, 2010 / Front Page

Man’s body found in Mariposa Creek

Environmental activist apparently commits suicide

The body of a long-time environmental activist and head of Transportation Involves Everyone (TIE) was found in Mariposa Creek on Saturday. Kenneth Gosting, 62, was the victim of an apparent suicide. More...

Burglars strike county

Three separate incidents of burglary yielded some very different results for alleged criminals in Mariposa County last week. The accusations range from theft of church donations to medical marijuana to a couple cases of beer. More...

Shackelton takes top NPS ranger spot

National Park Service (NPS) Director Jon Jarvis announced last week that Steve Shackelton has been selected as the associate director for visitor and resource protection. More...

Perfect for 2010

THE MARIPOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRIZZLY VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM WRAPPED UP A PERFECT SOUTHERN ATHLETIC LEAGUE SEASON AT WATERFORD LAST FRIDAY NIGHT. More...

Local News

Chamber talks tourney with Rotary

The May 8 Gold Rush Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce, was just one item of interest presented to the Rotary Club last week. Proceeds from this event will support the North County Volunteer Fire Department. More...

Fair lists important livestock dates

The Mariposa County Fair has listed important dates for livestock exhibitors. They are as follows: Birth Dates for Market Animals: Chevon Jan. More...

Yosemite Renaissance celebrates 25 years

Artists vie for $4,000 in awards

Yosemite Renaissance is celebrating its 25th anniversary year with an exhibit of 42 paintings, photographs, sculptures and drawings by 39 artists. More...

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Letters

Holcombe responds

My response to the Savage’s allegations and diatribe before the board of supervisors: More...

Parents' rights?

As a parent I think I should have some rights when it comes to my child in our school system. I attended the mandatory spring sports meeting at the high school last Tuesday night along with the rest of the parents. More...

Who's the Captain Hook?

Mr. Castaldi, it’s a fact that Ms. Castaldi (Coyote Springs Ranch) filed bankruptcy, and the list of local business people was quite long. More...

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Pet Connection

NO LITTERING!

Kitten Season Doesn’t Have To Be Tragic: Spay and Neuter Now

By Dr. Marty Becker Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick

We’re on the verge of kitten season now, which means we’ll soon be getting questions about feline pregnancy from people who often had no idea they’d be midwife to pets who are often not much more than kittens themselves. More...

Cats can stay if baby on way

Q: I’m getting contradictory information on my cats now that we’re expecting our first child. And it all seems credible. My doctor says I can keep my cats, if I’m careful, and if my boyfriend handles the litter box. More...

Vacine offers hope for cancer

• Dogs with cancerous growths in their mouths have the chance at an increased life expectancy after tumor removal with the help of a new therapeutic canine melanoma vaccine, Oncept. More...

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Cookin' in the Country

You are what you eat

When grocery shopping: 1. Read the ingredients list first. If an ingredient is at the top of the list, there is relatively more of it. Steer clear of artificial additives, because they’re typically unhealthy. More...

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Inside Education

MCHS lists fall term honors

Mariposa County High School has listed its honor roll for the fall term of the 2009-10 school year. This year, the qualification for the honor has been raised to a 3.5 grade point average. It was formerly set at 3.0. More...

B of A awards liberal arts plaque to Ritter

The faculty at Mariposa County High School has announced that senior Colin Ritter is the recipient of the Bank of America plaque for liberal arts. More...

Woodland teachers receive Kids First grants

FOUR TEACHERS FROM WOODLAND ELEMENTARY HAD SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT AT THEIR LAST STAFF MEETING. More...

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Around the County

Cock fighters face hefty fines for crime

About half of those involved in the cock fighting incident in the Yaqui Gulch area on Jan. 24 have entered guilty pleas in Mariposa County Superior Court. All 18 who appeared on Monday admitted trespassing infractions that will cost them $496 each. More...

Pitching in

MEMBERS OF THE MARIPOSA COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MADE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORAGE BUILDING AT MANNA HOUSE LAST SATURDAY. More...

Accused burglars change pleas to guilty

The two men accused of burglarizing a North County property appeared in Mariposa County Superior Court on Feb. 22. During their appearance, they each changed their plea from not guilty to guilty. More...

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American Indian Council to meet

The American Indian Council of Mariposa County, also known as the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, will hold its annual meeting of members on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Winter weather returns this week

After a sunny Monday, winter weather is set to return to Mariposa County this week. The National Weather Service is predicting rain and snow to move into California tomorrow and Wednesday. More...

Ethie’s legacy lives large

Local youth sports get huge windfall

BY JILL BALLINGER GAZETTE EDITOR

When Ethie Weaver Radanovich was remembered by loved ones and friends last Sunday, her image sparkled as the life of the party and a wonderful mother. More...