I greatly appreciate Planning Commissioner Gary Francisco’s letter
to the editor taking exception with my article on Agritourism.
Gary and I are friends and have visited frequently about many issues. My
ten years on the Planning Commission gives me a perspective at least
on par with Gary’s, and since I was involved in writing Title 17,
adopting it as Supervisor [...]

For roughly 40 years of my 76, I was involved in the health care
system of the United States. As a patient I have been treated with
wonderful care both at John C. Fremont Hospital in Mariposa and St.
Agnes in Fresno. During my time in the military I received quality
care from both the Air Force and since [...]

I suppose I should shut up and finish out my days but from time to
time screw ball things occur in Mariposa County that I feel the need
to comment on. This addition of Agra Tourism to the General Plan in
the form that is being considered is not at all as important as the
time and money that [...]

I have been privileged to know many interesting characters who came
to Mariposa during my almost 70 years of residence. Being the son of
the village pharmacist I spent most of my youth downtown, sweeping
out the Drug Store and sidewalks etc. But none of this class of
visitors was more intelligent or at times inserted themselves into
the daily [...]