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McCarthy: America, speak out
City sets temporary rate for one-can service
Congressman urges constituents to face national challenges before it’s too late
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Event to honor
sacrifices of 9-11
sacrifices of 9-11
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Judge dismisses DTOM
lawsuit
lawsuit
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
Wilson shares
Ground Zero experience
with Exchange
Ground Zero experience
with Exchange
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy paints a grim picture of the
economic future of America. But that is all a part of his
economic future of America. But that is all a part of his
attempt to command public attention on the issues he believes present the greatest
challenges to our country. "You don’t come out with the solution, you come out talking
about the problem so that people realize the situation we’re in,” he told the News Review
during a press conference following his speech to some 100 residents.
Our nation’s increasing debt — particularly with foreign countries — threatens its ability to
support education, military, infrastructure and the other keys to maintaining status
challenges to our country. "You don’t come out with the solution, you come out talking
about the problem so that people realize the situation we’re in,” he told the News Review
during a press conference following his speech to some 100 residents.
Our nation’s increasing debt — particularly with foreign countries — threatens its ability to
support education, military, infrastructure and the other keys to maintaining status
| Rep. Kevin McCarthy |
as a world power.
| Jaydah Simmons and her mother get a cheerful welcome from third- grade teacher Mrs. McDonald during Richmond Elementary?School’ s back-to-school ice cream social. Students of Sierra Sands Unified School District returned to school yesterday. ( click photo for larger image ) Photo by Laura Austin |
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a case
filed by Don’t Tread on Me Citizens for Freedom
against the city of Ridgecrest.
“This is a home run. In my mind, this should put
the matter to rest,” said City Attorney Keith
Lemieux. “It is a total vindication of the city
council’s position. We had a grand jury report in
our favor, and now we have a judge’s ruling. It
seems to me everything is resolved at this point.”
Last week’s demurrer was the latest
development in DTOM’s opposition to the city’s
mandatory trash and recycling program
implemented last year. “This is a motion that
means, even if everything you have said is true,
you still haven’t pled a legal cause of action
because what you’ve stated is not illegal.”
filed by Don’t Tread on Me Citizens for Freedom
against the city of Ridgecrest.
“This is a home run. In my mind, this should put
the matter to rest,” said City Attorney Keith
Lemieux. “It is a total vindication of the city
council’s position. We had a grand jury report in
our favor, and now we have a judge’s ruling. It
seems to me everything is resolved at this point.”
Last week’s demurrer was the latest
development in DTOM’s opposition to the city’s
mandatory trash and recycling program
implemented last year. “This is a motion that
means, even if everything you have said is true,
you still haven’t pled a legal cause of action
because what you’ve stated is not illegal.”
After much debate among the city and the public, the Ridgecrest City Council
approved a temporary one-can rate for those who wish to opt out of either trash or
recycling collection with Benz Sanitation.
Benz charges $30.52 for monthly recycling and trash collection. The city’s recent
ordinance to allow residential property owners to opt out of one — or both — services
meant that the city had to immediately implement a one-can rate.
But as of last Wednesday’s council meeting, that rate had not yet been established
by the city and Benz. Councilman Tom Wiknich brought his own rate proposal to the
meeting.
approved a temporary one-can rate for those who wish to opt out of either trash or
recycling collection with Benz Sanitation.
Benz charges $30.52 for monthly recycling and trash collection. The city’s recent
ordinance to allow residential property owners to opt out of one — or both — services
meant that the city had to immediately implement a one-can rate.
But as of last Wednesday’s council meeting, that rate had not yet been established
by the city and Benz. Councilman Tom Wiknich brought his own rate proposal to the
meeting.
By LAUREN LOEWEN
News Review Correspondent
News Review Correspondent
As Sept. 11 draws closer,
reminding us of the lives lost on
that date in 2001, plans for the
Parade of 1000 Flags continue
to develop.
The event, sponsored by the
Ridgecrest Exchange Club, is
held in conjunction with the
annual Remembrance Field
display at Freedom Park. The
events offer residents the
chance to reflect, remember and
appreciate those in uniform, in a
spectacular display of patriotism.
“We’re having great community
response,” said Pat Farris,
parade coordinator. “There
seems to be a lot of enthusiasm
about having the opportunity to
participate and express
patriotism in this way.”
reminding us of the lives lost on
that date in 2001, plans for the
Parade of 1000 Flags continue
to develop.
The event, sponsored by the
Ridgecrest Exchange Club, is
held in conjunction with the
annual Remembrance Field
display at Freedom Park. The
events offer residents the
chance to reflect, remember and
appreciate those in uniform, in a
spectacular display of patriotism.
“We’re having great community
response,” said Pat Farris,
parade coordinator. “There
seems to be a lot of enthusiasm
about having the opportunity to
participate and express
patriotism in this way.”
| City manager Kurt Wilson addresses Exchange Club Photo by Laura Austin |
Native New Yorker Kurt Wilson reflected
on how the tragic events of Sept. 11,
2001, transformed a powerful
metropolis into a close-knit community.
Ridgecrest’s new city manager shared
his experience as an emergency
responder at Ground Zero with
members of the Ridgecrest Exchange
Club, which is gearing up for its annual
observance of those who fell during the
attacks of 9-11.
on how the tragic events of Sept. 11,
2001, transformed a powerful
metropolis into a close-knit community.
Ridgecrest’s new city manager shared
his experience as an emergency
responder at Ground Zero with
members of the Ridgecrest Exchange
Club, which is gearing up for its annual
observance of those who fell during the
attacks of 9-11.