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Several observances as well as a weekend of music and other events are planned for the Memorial Day weekend. ZONING: County critical of map Nye County commissioners won't consider the Pahrump zoning map until June 20, but they have already expressed concerns over the recommendations by Hogle Ireland consultants. MEMORIAL DAY '07: Memorial dedication is Monday Several observances as well as a weekend of music and other events are planned for the Memorial Day weekend. Animal rescuers want place at table A proposed revision to Title 17 of the zoning code governing animals was tabled by Nye County Commissioners Tuesday after Diane Davis, owner of the Dream Chaser Ranch Horse Rescue complained animal rescue groups weren't included in the ad-hoc animal committee. Five fight flames in the wild The desert offers those who live in the Pahrump Valley a rugged beauty, but it can also be deadly dangerous given the dry, arid brush where a spark can start a raging fire in a matter of seconds. Town worker wages approved After several meetings including much discussion and revision, the Pahrump Town Board approved the job descriptions and wage ranges for town administrative positions submitted to them in a classification and compensation review by Beller and Associates, Inc. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of May 28-June 1: County leery of nuclear waste processing Nye County commissioners, after pressure from the Nevada Congressional delegation, decided Monday to back off from endorsing a plan to reprocess nuclear waste near the Yucca Mountain site. Enthusiastic competitors help market rural attractions AMARGOSA VALLEY -- Ildiko Lengyel, 29, a pilot for Jet Blue Airways, remarked when she's flown over rural Nevada, she looked down and thought "Whoa! That's what's down there? There's a whole lot of nothing." Coombs recalls early mining days in Nye Co. The residents of Tonopah and the surrounding area will celebrate Jim Butler Days May 25-28. TAKE TWO ...: Young musician knows 'no better job' Matt Reeves is an impressive young man. It is rare today to find someone who, at the age of 17, knows precisely what he wants to do. His ambition is to become a professional musician. Account is open to aid resident A medical expense account has been set up at Bank of America for Traci Baarsma. School Menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of May 28-June 1: Irish eagle lands on a sharp edge One of the things you rarely hear about anymore is the local knife sharpener. We don't really think about having scissors, knives, chain saws, or axes sharpened; generally we buy a new one. However, even new ones need sharpening, according to Chris 'Doc' O'Connell. "Most people don't realize that even new items must have their blades sharpened, and that's what I'm here to do for them," said O'Connell. Local 'Johnny Appleseeds' plays role in fire rehab A Pahrump couple will be doing its part this year to help rehabilitate acreage burned during Nevada wildfires. Petell town board hearing again stalls Jim Petell, chairman of the public lands advisory board, for a second time avoided a hearing in front of the Pahrump Town Board that was meant to assess his competence and character. Delegation opposes GOP 'Nu-Way' plan WASHINGTON -- Congressman Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., reacted angrily Wednesday to Republican plans to immediately turn the Nevada Test Site into a nuclear waste dump, according to her staff. Student in the News Correction Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim Back Then Community assistance California Lottery In Brief PHOTO: SIX YEARS ON Outdoor movies may come to Pahrump After literally years of waiting, Pahrumpians may finally be able to go out and see a movie. Support meetings Truss factory still alive; raceway rezoning OK'd A zone change was approved by Nye County Commissioners Tuesday, allowing the subdividing of the Pahrump Valley Raceway for different racing amenities. Sheriff's Report Liakopoulos hearing slated for June 13 An ethics complaint against Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos will be heard by the Nevada Commission on Ethics June 13. Community Calendar PHOTO: SPRING BLOOMS ZONING: County critical of map Nye County commissioners won't consider the Pahrump zoning map until June 20, but they have already expressed concerns over the recommendations by Hogle Ireland consultants. |
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