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Building is down 32% for 2007 Charles Abbott and Associates issued 1,167 building permits in 2007, with only two working days left in the year -- a 32 percent drop from the 1,817 issued in 2006. Working group wants to finish science and technology park A Nye County working group brainstormed on ways to complete the Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park during a meeting earlier last month. Building is down 32% for 2007 Charles Abbott and Associates issued 1,167 building permits in 2007, with only two working days left in the year -- a 32 percent drop from the 1,817 issued in 2006. Town boards named Most members of town advisory boards throughout the county were reappointed for another term by the Nye County commissioners this month. PHOTO: UNSEASONAL LIGHTS 2008 calendar less congested There won't be the congested weekends on the 2008 calendar of events like this year, when there could've been four major activities scheduled at the same time. Third Hafen generation joins the family business Three generations of the Hafen family sat together, watching the proceedings at the Nye County Commission meeting last week. PEACE POLE: Peace pole is dedicated "May peace prevail on earth and also at RCMS" was the message given out as the Rosemary Clarke Middle School dedicated its peace pole shortly before Christmas. The pole, whose message was sent abroad by student, staff and administration, is a permanent reminder of the school's perception of the importance of character evaluation and anti-bullying. Hollis will seek re-election Nye County Commission Chairman Gary Hollis said he will seek re-election to a third term to his District 3 seat in November. California Lottery No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $27 million. Landfill operator gains contract hike Southwest Environmental Services Inc., operators of the Pahrump and Tonopah landfills, received an 8.6 percent increase in their contract with Nye County at the Dec. 18 county commission meeting. One worth checking out So the other day you stopped for your newspaper, a doughnut, chips for lunch and coffee on your way to work. You were in a good mood -- until you went to pay for your purchase. Eastley to seek 3rd term Nye County District 2 Commissioner Joni Eastley plans to run for re-election to a third term next November. Community assistance Clarke Student Council collects canned food The Rosemary Clarke Middle School Student Council worked hard to make a difference in the community this year, most recently by organizing a schoolwide canned food drive and collecting 3,809 cans of food for the needy. PHOTO: BIG PRUNING JOB Support meetings PHOTO: WATCHING THE FLAMES Working group wants to finish science and technology park A Nye County working group brainstormed on ways to complete the Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park during a meeting earlier last month. Community Calendar IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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