Last Post 03 Jun 2016 02:55 PM by  Jim Locke
PLP email Request...ANYONE in So. California!! June 1st
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27 May 2016 02:34 PM

    I received this email from PLP yesterday, as many of you probably did also. They are requesting that anybody that is able, to please show up on June 1st. As I am unable to make it (medical procedure scheduled) I wanted to at least pass this on. I figured there was a chance that someone here may not be signed up for their emails. Please help with a showing of support and solidarity. 

    We are a large group of like minded folks and if we would ALL just do a little in support of the fight for our RIGHTS, it is possible that we may be heard and seen for who we are.....Taxpaying - Citizens - That SHOULD have RIGHTS , under LAW!

    I am sorry I am unable to make it..........Please share the info!

    Jim

     

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    MAY 2016
    Nuggets of NEWS: MAY 10,1872 The Mining Act was signed into law. Our private property/ mining rights were reinforced with this very strong law. Let's work together to keep them!

    Scott Harn, editor/publisher of theICMJ Mining Journal, has produced this VERY informative YouTube video in cooperation with the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC) and Public Lands for the People (PLP). Please share it far and wide and take the time to watch it yourself if you haven’t already. The link:
    https://youtu.be/dM67V1KteO0

    Calling all Good People to ACTION- Wednesday JUNE 1, 2016
    The time has come for all who are supporting small scale mining in California and the West to gather at the California Supreme Court building in LA to support one of our own, Brandon Rinehart. Those that have been following this case know he has had his case appealed all the way up to the Supreme Court by those that get paid by the State to uphold the law. Funny thing is, the law is on the side of Brandon. He has won in lower court and they didn't like that, so they (using our taxpayer money), appealed the decision to try to obtain the outcome they personally want to get: All dredging banned-PERIOD (except for their friends). Funny thing is, the state is PAYING an "environmental" group to dredge the Combie Reservoir, but that's different...when certain groups dredge, that's ok, but not others.
    We are asking all those that care about the future of freedom in this state to show up in huge numbers, making the statement that no matter what, we will not give up! If thousands of miners clog the streets, the press will take notice at the plight of small scale miners' rights being squashed by state employees and special interest groups. Be there and make history with us!

    WHERE:Ronald Reagan State Office Building, 300 South Spring Street, North Tower, Los Angeles, CA Oral arguments begin at 2 pm, with 30 minutes allowed for each side.

    OKTOBERFEST is Coming!Friday Oct. 28th through Monday Oct. 31st. Mark your calendars now!
    Once again it is being held at the private Sleepy Bear Mine near Randsburg, California. Remember, you get to keep all the gold you find, and there has been NICE gold found at previous events!
    Tent Camping, RV friendly too. Family fun, great food, prospecting, drywashing, metal detecting, mining industry vendors, fantastic raffle prizes like a pro Angus MacKirk shaker table, Keene Engineering gear, Mad Mining equipment, and much more. Got horses? Bring 'em! Off road vehicles? Bring 'em! Hundreds of acres to roam. All outdoor user groups are welcome, courtesy of the mining community.
    Reserve space on your calendar now. Come visit with old friends and make new ones at the biggest gathering of prospecting and outdoor folks of the year! Event flyers with more information will be available next week.

    PLP will be at the Boise Idaho GPAA Gold and Treasure Show June 11th and 12th and at the Denver GPAA Gold and Treasure Show the following weekend June 18th and 19th. Come out and say hello we would love to see old friends and make new ones!
    June 11th is National Get Outdoors Day, so stop at the Boise Gold show, support the suppliers of our outdoor and mining gear, then go out and use it!! Be sure to take some kids with you, they are our heritage and need to know how to prospect and cherish the outdoors.

    A thought to leave you with today: If we all do a little bit towards the common goal of preserving our rights, we can accomplish great things together. DO what you can to be part of the solution, don't just complain about how bad things are. Most people do the latter, but thankfully not PLP Members!

    A big thank you to Terry and Debbie Moore who worked tirelessly along with Roger Plata at the Fresno Gold Show recently. We are indebted to you for your faithful service to PLP!

    Also a big shout out "thank you" to Central Valley Prospectors for their very generous gift to PLP from the proceeds of the Fresno Show!

    Thank you to all who are standing with us. We can't do what we do without you doing what you do.

    Ron Kliewer,
    President
    Public Lands for the People
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    03 Jun 2016 02:55 PM
    Re- post of an update. From AMRA website:

    Update on Brandon Rinehart’s CA Supreme Court Case
    Home → All About Mining → Update on Brandon Rinehart’s CA Supreme Court Case
    Well, we just got done listening to the entire case for Brandon Rinehart at the CA Supreme Court.
    Our take:
    Mr. Melnick, the State’s attorney initially sounded nervous and unprepared. He argued Brandon could still mine using other methods, but argued that suction dredging is harmful, even though no evidence was presented. The Justices questioned him on his theory and seemed (our opinion) to be genuinely questioning how the State can preempt Federal law.
    James Buchal, Brandon’s attorney was exceptionally well prepared and obviously knowledgeable on the subject. Towards the latter part of his argument, which centered on how the State was concocting laws to circumvent the intent of Congress and Federal law, he sounded a little excited and was even scolded by the Chief Justice for not allowing one of the other Justices to complete his question. That aside, James’s argument was solid based on his fact based testimony. He cited numerous cases in which Appeals Courts have conclusively decided that the states cannot frustrate Federal Laws. This is precisely what California is doing, we know it, you know it. He gave great analogies which seemed to reach the Justices.
    This has never been about fish. This has always been about a particular political environment not liking a method of mining and subsequently doing anything and everything to shut it down. They simply cannot fathom that digging or dredging gold out of the ground can be beneficial to fish habitat……..but it is as proven by dozens of studies. This is ideology on full display. They know they have an unlimited amount of funds to fight in court (tax payer money) where as the miners have to do grass-roots fundraising to prove they have rights. It is an endless scheme. You must not remain silent any longer, speak out. Post comments when you see false allegations against miners, hikers, hunters and fishermen. Do not be silent.
    While we remain optimistic about the outcome, we caution everyone as we have all seen activism in the court systems and who knows what the Justices are truly thinking. Take Ochoa for example, he issued an order, but then wouldn’t back it up with an injunction. Take the Oregon judge who just a few short weeks ago stated miners could still mine……with a tiny shovel and a pan.
    We know the USFS, BLM, DFG, EPA and even the CA Water Board reads every single post we make in here, so lets make something abundantly clear. You work for us. Some of you seem to have forgotten that and equally clear is many of you believe you are Congress and can create winners, losers and laws based on your political ideology. The law says the opposite and it is long past time you are exposed and held accountable.
    We will never give up fighting for the rights of the public land use community and small miners………..never.
    Thank you Brandon for taking this to this level, you are truly a brave man and should be commended for it.
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