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The Desert Independent

 Monday, February 08, 2010


News and Opinion



Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer

Superintendent of Schools Makes Contemptible Proposals to Skeptical Board

By Robert E. Jensen
The Desert Independent

February 5, 2010

BLYTHE, Calif – Supt. Dr. Yul Whitney was absent from the Budget Advisory Council meetings, the PVTA, Teamsters and CSEA deliberations as well. If only he had attended, he would have found employees willing to sacrifice “furlough” days, Academic Coaches, Tier III funds and other less-painful sacrifices in order to salvage the Blythe Middle School and High School Sports. If only he had attended, he would not have embarrassed himself in front of a packed Board Room as he did at the Special Board Meeting on Wednesday. MORE


Three More Solar Projects

By Robert E. Jensen
The Desert Independent

January 31, 2010

BLYTHE, Calif – Again, the crowd of potential beneficiaries and detractors of three proposed Solar Power projects being “fast-tracked” for development in the Blythe environs boarded buses at City Hall last Monday for site tours, informational presentations and official hearings necessary to get these innovative proposals off the ground. MORE


Board of Ed – Budget Recommendations

By Robert E. Jensen
The Desert Independent

January 31, 2010

BLYTHE, Calif – The BAC – Budget Advisory Committee – met this past Wednesday at 3:45 in the Palo Verde District Office for a protracted meeting with disparate individuals representing teachers, classified workers, administrators, parents and board members to hash out and recommend budget cuts that the majority of those involved could live with. Board members Wellman, Ulmer and Underwood were present and noted the mood and wishes of the audience as Budget Tsarina Richardson explained the need for the cuts and ways in which they could be made. Personnel Director Bob Bilek was also present, Dr. Whitney was absent and Jacob Jensen stood in the doorway for a few minutes. MORE


PV Hospital Employee of the Month

By Robert E. Jensen
The Desert Independent

January 30, 2010

BLYTHE, Calif – Ms. Carmalita Aquines, Charge Nurse, Med Surge Tele Unit was recognized as the Employee of the Month for her high level of customer care and professionalism. MORE


BLM to Hold Open House

On Proposed Ivanpah Solar Project in Needles

By Robert WINKLER
The Desert Independent

January 30, 2010

NEEDLES, Calif – The BLM will hold an open house Thursday, February 4, from 2 to 4 pm at the BLM Needles Field Office, 1303 South Highway 95, in Needles, Calif. The purpose is to help the public understand of the proposed Ivanpah Solar Generation Project proposed to be built on public lands in San Bernardino County. MORE


Our Cartoonist Punished in Home Country,  Slovakia

Bank Account Cleaned Out by Government

By Robert WINKLER
The Desert Independent

January 31, 2010

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Readers, I received the following letter from our cartoonist, Marian Kamensky today. It seems the the government of Slovakia, where he has lived until just recently, has punished him for his political commentary through his cartoons by emptying his bank account. Marian has fled to Austria. He has lost everything and is looking for help. All of his publishers are contributing. If you would like to contribute, use the Donate button below. MORE


News and Opinion


BLM Stops Contested Million $$ Horse Roundup

Almost 2000 Mustangs Captured & Confined at Calico with 39 Dead ● Eagle Roundup Next

By Robert WINKLER
The Desert Independent

February 7, 2010

RENO, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management has pulled the plug on the massive roundup of wild horses in the Calico Complex, 600 short of their 2,500 goal, and leaving only a reported 600 in the wild. This remote and starkly beautiful area in northwestern Nevada was home to one of the largest wild, free-roaming herds of wild horses in the United States. In light of the shocking number of roundup-related deaths and injuries the Cloud Foundation continues the call for an immediate moratorium on all roundups. 39 horses are reported dead as a result of the Calico ‘gather’. This does not include the 25-30 mares that have aborted their late term foals in the feedlot style facility outside Fallon, Nevada. MORE



BLM Faces Yet Another Lawsuit in its Wild Horse Capture Plan

Attorney Bill Spriggs to File Second Lawsuit to Stop Inhumane Horse Roundups

By Robert WINKLER
The Desert Independent

February 5, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC plans to file a lawsuit on Monday, February 8, to keep the Bureau of Land Management from implementing its Eagle Herd Management Area Wild Horse Capture Plan (DOI-BLM-NV-L020-2009-0051-EA), currently scheduled to begin this month. The plan proposes to capture 495 wild horses by using helicopters to indiscriminately gather the horses – whether they are old, sick or lame – into short term holding pens. MORE


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Fallon NV Horse Holding Facility

Thanks to WILD MUSTANG COALITION
for this video

Recorded January 26, 2010

"Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West; (and) that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people ..."

(Public Law 92-195, December 15, 1971)

If you want the wild horses to remain in the west and want the gathers to stop, Send in your comments to the BLM by clicking HERE.



Phoenix Protests BLM Wild Horse Mismanagement

By Robert WINKLER
The Desert Independent

February 2, 2010

PHOENIX, Arizona – On Saturday, January 30th at the BLM Arizona State Office about 30 people gathered and rang their "cowbell" as motorists honked. Even the young people participated. Their cause is serious. If you have been reading our articles, the BLM has not been following the will of Congress and as a result, the horses have suffered. MORE


Reader Interest


Clark's Eye on Books

by Clark Isaacs


The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill

The Many Loves of Buffalo BillAuthor: Chris Enss

Over 100 books and articles have been written about the man who made the Wild West come alive, “The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill” by Chris Enss adds another dimension to the stories about the life of William F. Cody. He was a showman extraordinaire, a scout for the United States Government, a soldier in the Civil War, an Indian fighter, and above all, he loved the ladies.

Chris Enss, who has written many books about western culture, its people, and the lives of many interesting personages of the old west, has assembled a succinctly remarkable characterization of who ‘Buffalo Bill’ really was. He was a family man, a showman, and a person who was able to take care of business. According to Annie Oakley, who was a star performer for 17 years in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, “His words were better than most written contracts.” MORE


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He’s Frustrated Because He Can’t Get His Best Friend to Take Care of Himself

Q: I have been doing self-improvement work for years. It has really changed my life and relationships. But I remain frustrated because I cannot seem to convince my best friend to get help. His marriage is on the rocks, he is impatient with his kids, and he has not been happy with his career for years. I have suggested your men’s weekend, counseling, books, etc. Nothing. I love this guy but I am ready to quit on him. You must have some sage advice for me.

A: You may be frustrated, but you’re a good friend. And good friends never quit on each other. What we need to do is get you clear on just what your purpose is and how best to go about realizing it.

You love your friend and you would like to see him be the best man, father and husband he can be, right? Because of the experiences you’ve had in asking for help and growing as a man, you’d like to see the same for your buddy. No problem there. The problem comes when you want it for him more than he wants it for him.

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