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May 27, 2010 / Letters

Kids Day at airport

Kudos to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1261 for a fantastic job of sponsoring the Kids’ Day at the airport event held Saturday, May 15, at the Mariposa Airport. More...

For 43 years the Williamson Act has provided an innovative approach to California's agricultural land protection efforts through a unique combination of property tax relief, land use, and conservation under a single legislative umbrella. More...

Awareness of Lyme disease

I am hoping to bring awareness to Mariposa County residents about the presence of Lyme disease in our area. May is the month when ticks are hatched and are extremely tiny and can very easily be mistaken as a freckle or completely unnoticeable. More...

Buy local?

Why not reply to those narrow-minded citizens of Mariposa County who now oppose a Subway Restaurant becoming a family member and part of Mariposa? More...

The incumbent we need

Janet Mankins-Bibby has my vote for District 3 Supervisor. More...

Stetson for supervisor

It's time for those of us in District 1 to mend the error which we made in the last election when we didn't vote to return Lee Stetson as supervisor. More...

Appreciates endorsements

I appreciated the GAZETTE'S endorsements list, particularly the way you did not make a choice in the sheriff's race. More...

Perfect candidate

Over the years we have come to know many wonderful people here in Mariposa County. With my husband coaching baseball and football through most of the last 17 years, is where we have met most of these people. More...

Dirt bags

Manna House of Mariposa is not only a very important asset to our community, but sometimes the last resort for those down on their luck. We are so fortunate and blessed to have this fine institution here. I hope you think so. More...

One of the best

During EMS Week, I would just like to say thanks to “One of the Best” fire stations. Thanks Ruby, Keith, Jerry, Rich and the rest of Bootjack’s Company 37. More...

Support for Doug

It is my privilege to write a letter in support of Doug Binnewies for the office of sheriff. It is clear to me that he possesses the qualities needed to continue the high standards of our sheriff’s office. More...

Fortunate beneficiaries

I would like to “chime” in on the District 1 Supervisor’s race. My vote will go to Brad Aborn for the following reasons. First, his word is his bond. More...

Supports Jones

I have known Mark Jones, candidate for sheriff of Mariposa County, since he and his family moved here more than 21 years ago. More...

California Commentary

The Unbelievable Expectations of California's Pension System

By David Crane Special Advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for Jobs and Economic Growth

In 1999 then California Governor Gray Davis signed into law a bill that represented the largest issuance of non-voter-approved debt in the state's history. More...