Search is on for yellow-bellied marmot
As volunteers walked down the driveway after a day of feeding wildlife and cleaning enclosures at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, they were mystified to hear an unusual whistling-chirping sound coming from underneath a parked vehicle. Getting low on the ground and peeking up under the car, they were astonished to see a large face staring right back at them. Looking and sounding like a super-sized ground squirrel (which in truth, it is), it turned out to be a yellow-bellied marmot, normally a denizen of the Sierra and Rocky mountains. We quickly learned why they're nick-named “whistle pigs” - they whistle when alarmed by predators, such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, badgers, bobcats, golden eagles, hawks, owls, weasels, humans and dogs (one of which had just chased this particular marmot under the car).
GVA Cafe celebrates one year
On June 28, Grinds, Vines and Automobilia Café celebrated the end of its first year in business with some loyal customers at a ribbon cutting ceremony with staff, ambassadors and board members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Helen Gardner May 14, 1930 – July 14, 2013
Per Helen’s wishes, no services are planned. Should anyone care to make a contribution, donations to the Community Foundation for San Benito County for the Kenny Fehlman Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. Send condolences to www.grunnagle.com
Police blotter: Corporal injury and battery
Here are the following arrests recorded in the Gilroy Police Department blotter between July 11 and July 15.
Roger Dale Stites November 11, 1948 – July 8, 2013
A Celebration of Life (Pot-luck/BBQ), the way Roger would have wanted it, will be held at: 14625 Center Ave., in San Martin, CA. On Saturday, July 20, 2013, 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Given by his daughter Amber Stites and grandson Tristen Redondo. Contact information is (408) 337-7381.
Adopt Lobo
Lobo is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix who is a little shy, but sweet and loves to be pet and go for walks. He is good on a leash and great with larger dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
