Bighorn Water public forum in Johnson Valley

The Hi-Desert Star gives extensive coverage of the public forum held in Johnson Valley by budget-troubled Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency last weekend. Suggestions included such controversial possibilities as selling water, stand-by fees, and rate hikes.

Two more meetings are planned for September in Landers and Flamingo Heights

Bighorn Water Agency approves budget

In the face of a shortfall Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency directors have approved a new budget, with General Manager Marina West recommending laying off a management-level employee and raising rates. The Agency will be holding meetings with the public to discuss the new rate plans; the first one will be at the Johnson Valley Community Center on August 9. Read more in the Hi-Desert Star.

Gardeners invited to stump the pro's

"Gardeners will answer questions at the Garden Club meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Belfield Hall" in Landers, according to the Hi-Desert Star.

Local gardeners are encouraged to bring their most unusual or perplexing problems and try to stump the garden club members. A trophy will be given to the winner. Members of the trophy club have over 100 years experience in plant survival and share their successes. Belfield Hall is at 58340 Reche Road just east of the Landers Post Office and behind the Landers Association Thrift Store. For information, call Wilma Ochoa at 364-2838.

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOPIC: See the Plant Life page of the MBCA Website.

Bighorn-Desert View Water looks at budget shortfall

Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency was informed by General Manager Marina West their 2008/2009 draft operating budget would have a shortfall of 12.6 percent, or $141,459. According to this article in the Hi-Desert Star, the Directors plan on organizing public meetings on the situation in Flamingo Heights, Landers, and Johnson Valley.