Pointing Fingers In Gas Debacle
We were relieved Tuesday that the West Wendover City Council avoided throwing good money after bad when it upheld the kibosh on the Wendover Gas buy out. One thing that…
The Courage Of Another’s Convictions
Mayor Emily Carter wants an explanation why some councilmen stabbed Nancy Green in the back. She won’t get it or at least won’t get a true one. At least not…
Stupid Is As Stupid Does
We were surprised this week. Our city council did not do something stupid. It was close and stupid almost won, again. But finally simple common sense, an endangered species here…
A Bird In The Hand
People are strange animals as animals go. Even a child in a room full of toys will notice what is not there before he notices what is. For a parent…
A Facacta Idea
We skimmed through the feasibility report on the purchase of Wendover Gas today. It is not that we were disinterested we just knew what its conclusions would be. In fact…
You’re Welcome, Thank You
We have a hard time with ‘thank you’s. We say it easy enough but being on the receiving end is another story. We blush, we stammer, we are very uncomfortable.…
Guest Editorial: Nevada Legislature Rundown
Begins Feb. 4, 2013 The 120 day session ends June 3, 2013 By Janine Hansen As the Nevada Legislature begins we are reminded of Mark Twain’s salient remarks, “No man’s…
Immigration For Dummies
Once again Congress is revisiting immigration reform. Whoopee. Pardon us if we fail to get excited. We have been here too many times to expect anything that will even hope…
Guest Editorial Lovely Mantle of White– Or Not
Pilot Valley. We who live out here love it. It’s quiet, the lights are not obtrusive, and it’s a world away from the entrapments of Wendover. I have lived out…
When An Eagle Hits You In The Face, Time To Change An Opinion
When we were much younger we were ardent environmentalists. We were taught and we believed that human civilization in general and western civilization in particular was pretty damned bad for…