BLOTTER REPORT
JUNE 18, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
COMMENTARY: LPFM could bring honesty and immediacy to communities...but not Ely.
It's been a week that, two years ago, I was chomping at the bit to have.
Now, I could care less.
After years of waiting, the FCC finally announced a window for the filing of low power, locally owned Non Profit FM Radio Stations.
I thought that a true independent news media on FM in Ely could be what this community needs. Several months ago I sent out feelers to a number of movers and shakers asking if they would want to be a part of such an effort.
Of the dozens of people that I contacted, only two people responded, both positively.
During last year's wildfires I was buttonholed by a number of people who kept asking me the same thing. Why didn't our local radio stations cover the wildfires like you did?
The answer is simple. Commitment. Above everything else, serving the public interest was the most important thing to me. A non-profit, publicly owned LPFM could do the same thing.
If the last four years in Ely have proven anything to me, it's this. There is no way that this community could raise the roughly $50,000 construction costs and the roughly $2500 a month in monthly expenses (through in-kind or cash donations) to make an LPFM a reality.
People in Ely talk a good game. They say they want the commitment and the information and the news. But when it comes to something like this, putting their money where their mouth is, well, the silence is deafening.
I may be someone who wants to make a change, but I am not stupid. When it comes to making a difference, no one wants change enough to pony up the cash, and when they do, the character assassins come out and try to paint you as a carpetbagger.
My priorities for the rest of 2013 include keeping this web site running and marrying the love of my life. I don't need another drain on my wallet.
In this small aspect, the public interest will suffer, and the Good Old Boys win.
Now, I could care less.
After years of waiting, the FCC finally announced a window for the filing of low power, locally owned Non Profit FM Radio Stations.
I thought that a true independent news media on FM in Ely could be what this community needs. Several months ago I sent out feelers to a number of movers and shakers asking if they would want to be a part of such an effort.
Of the dozens of people that I contacted, only two people responded, both positively.
During last year's wildfires I was buttonholed by a number of people who kept asking me the same thing. Why didn't our local radio stations cover the wildfires like you did?
The answer is simple. Commitment. Above everything else, serving the public interest was the most important thing to me. A non-profit, publicly owned LPFM could do the same thing.
If the last four years in Ely have proven anything to me, it's this. There is no way that this community could raise the roughly $50,000 construction costs and the roughly $2500 a month in monthly expenses (through in-kind or cash donations) to make an LPFM a reality.
People in Ely talk a good game. They say they want the commitment and the information and the news. But when it comes to something like this, putting their money where their mouth is, well, the silence is deafening.
I may be someone who wants to make a change, but I am not stupid. When it comes to making a difference, no one wants change enough to pony up the cash, and when they do, the character assassins come out and try to paint you as a carpetbagger.
My priorities for the rest of 2013 include keeping this web site running and marrying the love of my life. I don't need another drain on my wallet.
In this small aspect, the public interest will suffer, and the Good Old Boys win.
White Pine Aquatic Center groundbreaking on Monday
The groundbreaking of the White Pine Aquatic Center is set for Monday, June 24th at 10am near the High School.
The Aquatic Center has been criticized as being too large and not affordable to maintain by a number of critics, including White Pine County Commissioner Mike Coster.
There has also been criticism from citizens such as George Chachas, who questions the propriety of a groundbreaking before any permits have been requested from the City.
The public is invited to attend.
The Aquatic Center has been criticized as being too large and not affordable to maintain by a number of critics, including White Pine County Commissioner Mike Coster.
There has also been criticism from citizens such as George Chachas, who questions the propriety of a groundbreaking before any permits have been requested from the City.
The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
WPCSO Felony Bookings - Week ending 6/16
Information is provided by the White Pine Sheriff's office. Information and spellings of names contained in the blotter are as released by the Sheriff's office. Information will not be withheld at the requests of persons whose names appear in the blotter. Permission is not necessary to publish names released by law enforcement. All persons are innocent until convicted in a court of law. Please note that we do not spell check or correct the blotters and all misinformation and/or misspellings are theirs.
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| Megan Griego, Photo WPCSO |
Arresting Agency: WPCSO
Name: Griego, Megan Chance
Charge: Proof of Insurance Required, Driving With License Revoked, Probation Violation
Bail: $1,474.00
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| LD Crawford, Photo WPCSO |
Arresting Agency: WPCSO
Name: Crawford, LD
Charge: Driving without Valid License, Unlawful Acts of Financial Responsibility, D.U.I drugs, Under the Influence of Controlled Substance, Poss. Of Methamphetamine, Poss. Of Marijuana less than an oz., Unlawful Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia
Bail: $52,500
Friday, June 14, 2013
VIDEO: Ely City Council - 6/13 - Closing Public Comment and reports of members
Closing of the 6/13 Ely City Council meeting including comments on the Cummins Lake Mercury contamination, AT&T Internet issues, and closing public comment from Jim Northness and George Chachas.
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