GADGET DAN WINS EAST COUNTY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Update from Dan:

Just for the record, since my last report on litter removal (44,500 pounds total as of Feb. 9th, 2010). We have since removed an additional 1500 pounds of litter from public lands. As of March 10th. we have removed over 46,000 pounds of litter (total), from public lands. This is since starting the litter removal program in July, 2006. "Trying to take back San Diego East County, one littered bit at a time!". Gadget Dan.

MINUTEMAN GADGET DAN NOMINATED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Awards Presentation and Celebration of 3 years of the Messenger

Date:
Wednesday, March 10th
Time:
7PM
Location: Campo Community Center.
976 Sheridan Road, Campo, CA 91906

Report from Gadget Dan

Last month, our trash removal total was 1490 pounds (we had
three days of no trash pickup due to the weather).  So far this month
(Feb.), we have removed 510 pounds for the first nine (9) days.  Just
over 55 pounds average per day. The goal is to remove (on average), 50
pounds per day,or, around 1500 pounds per month. Late yesterday (until
dark and rain), I was removing litter/sign on the North side of I-8 at
Sunrise Hwy.  The trails leading from the bush to the edge of Sunrise
Hwy. were well marked with litter (it never ends!),

I removed 25  pounds of litter at this location.  Just for the record, there is
enough litter removal work for 100 volunteers to do ( seven days per
week!). Once again, Buckman Springs Rd. is re-littered and is in need
of cleaning. Time to focus on cleaning it.  What can I say - we do the
best job we can with the limited resources we have available.

Total
amount of litter we have removed from Public Lands since we started
(some 3 1/2+ years ago), is 44,500 pounds.  We say - "taking back San
Diego East County, one littered bit at a time!". Also, we are doing the
job the Environmentalists refuse to do.  Dan.  PS - As I look West at
7:55 AM, I see blue skies....cool, but blue skies heading our way!
Time to go after all that litter. Lol.  Dan

Report from The Border, Campo CA 1/10/2009

Jawbone returned to the Border for a week, and first time border watcher, and retired Marine JW joined the Campo Minutemen.

Motorhome joins the Arrellano-Felix Compound;

Unknown Airplane


Private Eye Chad D



Dan, New Minuteman and Retired Marine JW at the Rosas Memorial

Report from Arizona Border

More pictures were made available today showing trail camera images of a busy and dangerous smuggling area used by illegal aliens, drug smugglers, and armed men. These pictures are being debuted on American Patrol's website as part of a larger plan to showcase images and video from various contributors, some anonymous, disputing any claims that the border is secure. They have got the attention of high level law enforcement officials.

http://americanpatrol.com/ABP/PHOTO-OF-THE-DAY/2010/ARCHIVE/100104.html

Pics 1 - 3: Still shots of a video showing a group of men moving north on a smuggling trail. This one is carrying what looks like a MAC-10 or MAC-11 machine gun. These are not widely used in Mexico for "street warfare" due to their limitations against vehicles and body armor. But on a trail like this at close range a bandit could easily intimidate an unarmed group of illegal aliens or drug smugglers. It is unclear if he is an advanced scout for a drug load or a bandit.

Pic 4: This still shot shows three men walking line abreast carrying (likely) 50Lb. loads of marijuana. Walking so close together and not in single file suggests they are not concerned about being heard or seen.

Border Patrol agent fatally shoots illegal immigrant

Border Patrol agent fatally shoots illegal immigrant

http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=11767274

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DOUGLAS, AZ (KOLD) - A Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man just outside Douglas Monday morning.

An illegal immigrant was throwing rocks at an agent and his K9, a Border Patrol official said.

That's when the agent opened fire.

Cochise County Sheriffs were called in when the shooting happened in an area known as 'D Hill.'

A man received medical treatment after the shooting, according to a release sent by Cochise County Sheriffs.

Cochise county detectives and deputies have started a joint investigation with the FBI and the Border Patrol.

Stay tuned to KOLD News 13 for updates.

Armed Illegal Border Crossers

The photos shown here were taken on Dec. 17, 2009 on what is called the Amnesty Trail. Two people, thought to be escorts for drug toting "mules," are seen carrying rifle.

http://www.americanpatrol.com/10-FEATURES/100101-FEATURE/100101_Feature.html