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While federal fire management officials prepared for a press conference on the 2008 wildland fire season Tuesday, an announcement came over the radio warning of red flag conditions, due to the high winds and low humidity in the weather forecast. Candidates line up for primary Here are the candidates who filed to run for election by the end of the filing period at 5 p.m. last Friday and their party affiliation. Firefighters prepare for '08 While federal fire management officials prepared for a press conference on the 2008 wildland fire season Tuesday, an announcement came over the radio warning of red flag conditions, due to the high winds and low humidity in the weather forecast. Sheriff's Report The following information was provided by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent: Community Calendar Teams recognized for Town Clean Up The Town Clean Up isn't just fueled by the good will of volunteers who help spruce up the town by picking up debris; it's also a competition over which team can collect the most trash. School board OKs $59 million budget for 2008-2009 Barring any more budget manuevers by the governor's office, the budget for Nye County schools in the 2008-2009 academic year will be $59,862,701. Wednesday night, the board of trustees unanimously approved that figure, which represents an increase of about $2.2 million the district will spend during the school year that ends June 30. PHOTOS: ARTIST AT WORK 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 $34 million. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of May 26 to May 30: Beatty 'Ranger Readers' lunch with Roberts BEATTY -- Based on the numbers, it would be fair to say that Beatty Elementary and Middle School is filled with students who love to read. Births Nine put names in for town board slots Nine candidates have filed to run for the two Pahrump Town Advisory Board seats up for grabs this election cycle. PHOTO: OPEN AT ASH MEADOWS Art & Sol at the Nugget In Nye County, Tonopah, Goldpoint and Pahrump will all celebrate the long weekend by offering a number of once-a-year events to attend. Community assistance Ghost Town celebrates Between Beatty and Tonopah, there is a relic of the Old West in the ghost town of Goldpoint. PHOTOS: PICNIC CONCERT Liakopoulos wants report on husband and wife financing Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos Monday asked for a report on how much money Nye County paid the husband and wife team of hydrologist Tom Buqo and environmental compliance specialist Mary Ellen Giampaoli over the last three years. PHOTO: BOCCE BALL Swadell honored by Great Basin College Local lobbyist Bob Swadell, who has worked tirelessly for a Pahrump community college campus, was awarded a plaque Monday as the recipient of the 2008 Great Basin College Community Service Award. Casting call for Brad Pitt movie This area seems to have attracted the attention of Hollywood yet again and those on a quest to become an actor might get the chance to find out what it's like to be on the big screen in a major motion picture. Back then July Fourth parade needs you In small towns across the country, parades are an integral part of Independence Day celebrations. IN BRIEF Potosi fire contained Entertainment Schedule Live Music County sales tax hike dead again An attempt by Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky to try again at passing a half-cent sales tax increase failed Monday, as a motion to schedule a public hearing lacked a second. County to purchase 292 acres at science and technology park Nye County commissioners voted 3-0 Monday to reallocate $492,000 remaining out of a $1 million federal grant toward acquiring 292 acres of land adjacent to the Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park. Jim Butler Days in Tonopah The Tonopah Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule of events for the 38th annual Jim Butler Days celebration to be held over Memorial Day weekend. College offers photo exhibit The digital photograph class at Great Basin College held its annual exhibition and artist reception last Friday. Lathrop Wells store is first 'shooter site' LATHROP WELLS -- Last year, Nye County commissioners approved an ordinance allowing towns to designate shooter's sites for people to buy and shoot off fireworks but a site wasn't identified before the busy Fourth of July season. School Menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of May 26 - May 29. PHOTOS: GREAT Candidates line up for primary Here are the candidates who filed to run for election by the end of the filing period at 5 p.m. last Friday and their party affiliation. Obituaries |
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