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Like the old Christmas Carol about the 12 days of Christmas, the arrest of Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos happened 12 days before people circulating a petition calling for his recall have to turn in their signatures. NEVADA CAUCUS: Voters urged to show up and be included Silver State residents who want to be part of the much hyped Nevada caucus Jan. 19 only have to do one thing: show up and be counted. Bribe charge rejuvenates recall Like the old Christmas Carol about the 12 days of Christmas, the arrest of Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos happened 12 days before people circulating a petition calling for his recall have to turn in their signatures. Community Calendar Reward offered for taggers' arrest An anonymous $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the capture or arrest of the person or persons who marred the historical mural on the outer wall of the school district office with graffiti. Births Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim IN CRYSTAL: P.J. party at the Short Branch Okay, so it's a little out of the ordinary, to hold a pajama party for adults, but considering the party is the creation of the Short Branch owner, Kathy Bragg, it doesn't seem odd at all. Entertainment Schedule Local Grinch attempts to steal XBox 360 The Grinch, in the form of Ryan Michael Bennet, 21, of Pahrump, visited a local family on Christmas Eve. Recycling facility will complement landfill A metal scrap and recycling facility will be allowed to go into a lot kitty-corner from the Pahrump landfill on East Mesquite Avenue. Sheriff defends arrest The last order of business for Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos at the adjournment of last Wednesday's Nye County Commission meeting was to perform a jail inspection. Nye County wants tighter rules on Adult Superstore Nye County Commissioners are considering an ordinance imposing more regulations on sexually-oriented businesses -- a bill directed straight at Adult Superstore. California Lottery No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $25 million. PHOTOS: SHERIFF'S AWARDS Home Depot start brightens 2007 The groundbreaking of the new Home Depot store on Highway 160 and Basin Avenue Oct. 24, marked a bright spot in the otherwise dismal 2007 construction downturn. PHOTO: IN SONG English-only rule dumped, FLOCK cats are rescued Pahrump found itself in the national spotlight several times during the course of 2007, although some would say it wasn't exactly the kind of publicity the town needed. If you're a believer in the old adage that there's no such thing as bad publicity, however, than 2007 really was a banner year for the town. 'Tom Jones' and 'Neil Diamond' at Wulfy's Since Wulfy's opened the doors in 2003, they have tried all kind of entertainment. Everything from live bands, both local and from Las Vegas, to karaoke, gaming only and the current sports type lounge have all run the gamut. Unconcerned with cutbacks, County OKs $2.3 million The approval of 17 contracts worth $2.3 million to oversee the Yucca Mountain project was so routine, Nye County commissioners approved it last week as part of the ho-hum consent agenda. Wine tasting to become regular event The Patio Café held their first wine tasting and wine dinner Dec. 13. The event met with such a positive response the owner, Mark Mutz has decided to make it a regular feature of the restaurant. 2007 a good year for school district The year 2007 did have some good news to offer, and most of it came from the Nye County School District. Community assistance Support meetings CAHI closes due to lack of funds Citizens for Affordable Housing, Incorporated has closed its Pahrump office. Nye oil production is down CURRANT -- A rise in the price of oil to almost $100 per barrel would seem to mean oil production in Railroad Valley in northeastern Nye County would be going gangbusters. Back Then Man admits to sexual assault on minor Ian G. Gordon, 26, of Pahrump was arrested recently for his alleged involvement in a sexual assault on a minor under the age of 16. Highway 160 widening, Amber Alert among federal presents Before departing Washington, D.C., for the holidays, Congress left some goodies for Nye County under the Christmas tree, with a number of local projects funded in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Woman admits to forgery Jennifer L. Havins, 28, was arrested and booked on a number of charges involving forgery and burglary Thursday, Dec. 20. Abbott to conduct inspections Nye County commissioners signed an inter-local contract with the State Fire Marshal's office last week, authorizing Nye County to take over fire inspections on new construction. Spirit Sound at the Nugget for New Year's The Pahrump Nugget is always offering something new in the way of music to their audiences. This time, the gentleman who does the sound engineering for the big bands playing the stage bar, is bringing his own band to play. NEVADA CAUCUS: Voters urged to show up and be included Silver State residents who want to be part of the much hyped Nevada caucus Jan. 19 only have to do one thing: show up and be counted. IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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