BLM defers wild horse gather as animal-advocacy group announces potential lawsuit
Monday, February 08 2010 11:46
Dee Holzel
ELY — The BLM announced today they would defer the wild horse gather scheduled for mid-February at the Eagle Herd Management Area in Lincoln County. The gather would have removed approximately 500 horses from the range – including 50 that had wandered off the range and were causing traffic hazards on the highway near Pioche, the BLM said.
“The BLM has determined there is not adequate time to safely conduct the proposed Eagle Herd Management Area (HMA) gather prior to the beginning of foaling season, and therefore will defer issuing a decision on the proposed gather until later this year after the foaling season,” said Chris Hanefeld, public affairs specialist with the Ely BLM District Office.
The gather is the subject of a potential lawsuit from In Defense of Animals, a San Francisco-based animal advocacy organization. IDA filed notice with the Department of Justice stating their intention to sue to prevent another wild horse gather in Nevada. The announcement was made in a press release issued last week by the IDA.
Gibbons to address budget woes during the State of the State
Monday, February 08 2010 06:26
Dee Holzel
CARSON CITY — Governor Jim Gibbons will address Nevadans tonight (Feb. 8) in a special State of the State Address in which he is expected to outline a plan for bringing the budget into balance.
The speech will be broadcast live at 6 p.m. on Channel 8, Channel 2, and KNPB. The Democratic response will be delivered immediately afterwards by State Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford.
BLM concludes Calico wild horse gather
Friday, February 05 2010 13:09
A BLM Press Release
WINNEMUCCA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District has concluded the Calico Mountains Complex gather north of Gerlach, Nev., with 1,922 excess wild horses removed. The gathered horses were transported to the Indian Lakes Road holding facility in Fallon, Nev. where they are being prepared for the BLM’s adoption program or for long-term holding pastures.
Based on aerial reconnaissance by the BLM, an estimated 600 wild horses remain in the Complex, which is within the appropriate management level range of 600 to 900 established for that area. In late spring, the BLM will conduct a comprehensive post-gather inventory of all the herd management areas (HMAs) in the Calico Mountains Complex and the surrounding area.
Community Announcement: Food drive on Saturday to benefit local food bank
Thursday, February 04 2010 10:13
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — In an effort to keep the shelves stocked at the Winnemucca Food Bank, a food drive is being held on Saturday (Feb. 6) at Khoury’s from noon – 3 p.m. The event is being coordinated by the participants from the 6th Judicial District Court -Youth and Family Services/Youth Evening Reporting Center.
The Food Bank is most in need of: canned fruit, beans ‘n franks, canned soup meals, pasta, powdered mild, or any shelf-stable foods.
The Food Bank could also use: single-use or individual packets of laundry detergent, toothpaste, tooth brushes, and body soap.
Sheaden Crabtree, executive director of the Winnemucca Food Bank, said the organization has handed out 8,000 pounds of food per month since summer of last year. The organization serves roughly 400-500 people every month.
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Nutrition class for transitional housing tenants a big success
Thursday, February 04 2010 09:56
Rachel Jones
WINNEMUCCA — The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, the Family Stability Council's Transitional Housing Program, and the Winnemucca Community Garden collaborated with Health and Fitness Sleuth, Patricia Setzer, to offer classes on healthy nutrition for the clients of the transitional housing program.
Classes were held at the transitional housing apartments and followed the Food Bank of Northern Nevada's Smart Shopper curriculum which educates participants about strategies for purchasing adequate, nutritious food throughout the month. In four one-hour classes, Setzer taught about how to accurately read a Nutrition Facts label and identify unhealthy ingredients when shopping, the USDA food pyramid, and the false label language many food companies use to sell their products. Each class ended with a healthy, homemade, delicious snack. One class participant noted, “ I was surprised that the snacks were healthy and still tasted so good.”
Interim Finance Committee meets today on budget issues
Wednesday, February 03 2010 06:24
Dee Holzel
CARSON CITY — The Interim Finance Committee meets today and one of the items on the agenda is the budget shortfall – estimated at about $900 million. The discussion begins at 9 a.m. and can be viewed at: The Nevada Legislature.
Addressing the issue of the budget was Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea who acknowledged options are few. “We need to move away from calling this an economic downturn and call it what it is,” he said. “Let’s face it, we’re in trouble. If it’s a recession it’s the worse one we’ve ever seen.”
He added there will come a time when the federal government loses the ability to fund stimulus projects. “When that day comes we’ll be in a true depression.”
SO investigating accidental death on ranch near Orovada
Wednesday, February 03 2010 03:52
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office released preliminary information on an accident that killed a 33-year-old man Monday (Feb. 1) morning. The release identified the victim as Robert Glascow, of Winnemucca, who was struck by a front loader (tractor) on the Heitman Ranch near Orovada. The name of the tractor operator was not released. As coroner for Humboldt County, the HCSO is investigating the accident.
Tarkanian reaches out to local voters
Tuesday, February 02 2010 05:52
Dee Holzel/Photos by Michael Michaelsen
WINNEMUCCA — Republican Senatorial hopeful Danny Tarkanian brought his message of common-sense government to local voters during a campaign stop on Saturday (Jan. 30). The visit was part of a northern Nevada tour in which the candidate held events in small towns across the rurals.
Tarkanian is working to defeat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who's campaigning for a fifth term. No majority leader has ever been unseated, Tarkanian noted, but he feels his chances are good as state-wide polling reflects voter dissatisfaction -- on every level.
He said, “The Republicans are getting a second chance. We cannot blow this second chance because there will not be a third.”
If he is to be the candidate, Tarkanian must first win the GOP nomination, which he plans to do with a message of more common sense and less self-promotion in government. “I believe I’m the best candidate,” he said then added with a wink, “But more importantly my wife believes it.”
Tarkanian said one of the issues voters express concern about are elected leaders who represent their own interest or the needs of special interest over the concerns of their constituents. He noted examples of leadership within the political structure -- like former Senator Paul Laxalt -- who have worked for the public and not necessarily for themselves or their political party. Drawing inspiration from these leaders, Tarkanian said as a young man he made it a goal to pursue public service.
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