Community

A Morgan Hill woman had to euthanize her 23-year-old Arabian horse after two pit bulls who lived nearby “viciously” attacked the animal.

After 25 years of coming to the aid of 2,500 victims, critical care flight nurse Rose Gaither has not lost any measure of her passion for her job and for those she routinely helps.

After completing thousands of life-saving missions, the California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) base in Gilroy marked its 18thanniversary on June 10.

In an effort to bring more skaters and BMXers to the sparsely attended, often vacant Morgan Hill Skate Park, city staff have made the facility free for all users throughout the summer.

The 2012 Relay For Life will last from 10 a.m. this Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday in Christmas Hill Park at 7049 Miller Ave. in Gilroy.

Community volunteers will offer outreach and camaraderie at the upcoming Project Homeless Connect from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the Gilroy Compassion Center, a burgeoning homeless shelter located at 8425 Monterey Rd. that serves South County.

Two Gilroyans were moved to share their story with the Dispatch’s readers as Father’s Day approaches on Sunday. Don’t forget to tell Dad you love him.

Rosino LeGan had quite a busy weekend. It began last Friday. As part of Mount Madonna High School’s (Watsonville) production of “Ramayana,” LeGan conquered his role as part of the demon army.

Gilroy Librarian Elizabeth Munoz power-walked to a group of loud teens who crowded a walkway on the second floor of the library and asked them calmly to quiet down on a recent weekday afternoon. She rushed back to her desk, where a line of patrons had amassed in the few seconds since she stepped away.