Tag Archives: Dan Schinhofen

Matson Recall is Underway

Nye County Assessor Shirley Matson If you live in Nye County, Nevada, particularly in Pahrump, the name Shirley Matson is probably familiar to you. Ms. Matson is the Nye County Tax Assessor. She was elected Assessor of Nye County last … Continue reading

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Pahrump Retains Town Board

Caitlyn May of the Pahrump Mirror (March 17 issue, front page) reported on a meeting last Monday, March 14 by Nye County Commissioners who voted 4-1 not to put dissolution of the Pahrump Town Board on the 2012 general election … Continue reading

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The Nye County primary election candidates

The primary election in Nye County is just ahead. Those not registered to vote that intend to vote have until May 8 to register by mail. Between May 9-18 they can register in the Nye County Clerk’s office. Early voting … Continue reading

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My Healthcare Pitch to Nevada’s Congressional Delegation

It is Sunday morning, August 30, 2009. This afternoon between 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be a “Town Hall Meeting” at the Pahrump Nugget about healthcare reform. I have been invited to attend as a “moderator.” The event has … Continue reading

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Pahrump Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare Reform to be held August 30

Received a phone call from my friend Dan Schinhofen this morning. Dan is a conservative and writes a weekly column in the Pahrump Mirror. He espouses the conservatives view of politics. I am a progressive Democrat. I also write a … Continue reading

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Dan Schinhofen is candidate for Nye County Commissioner

My colleague, Dan Schinhofen, a columnist in the Pahrump Mirror has announced he is a candidate for election to the Nye County Board of Commissioners. [Pahrump Mirror, July 23, 2009, page 1] Dan is a Republican and resident of Pahrump. … Continue reading

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Robert’s Inadvertent Publishing

My friend, Dan Schinhofen, is a writer. We are of opposite political views. We each write a weekly column in the Pahrump Mirror and set out our differing political views. But that is not the reason for this post. Dan … Continue reading

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Healthcare for All Americans is a Constitutional Right

Before you read the following post I should explain something so you won’t think I’ve finally lost my mind. I write a weekly column for a Nye County weekly newspaper called The Mirror, entitled, strangely enough, Nye-Gateway to Nevada’s Rurals. … Continue reading

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Featheriver vs Dan Schinhofen

As those of you who regularly read this blog knows I live in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The guy on the left is Dan Schinhofen. Notice I put his picture on the left side. I did that to annoy him … Continue reading

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Congressman Dean Heller vs Senator Harry Reid

I enjoyed reading Jon Ralston’s column yesterday in the Las Vegas Sun. He has a way with words. “Let us turn our attention today from the train wreck unfolding in Carson City” he began, inviting our attention to Nevada Senator … Continue reading

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