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Pahrump Town Board member Frank Maurizio has placed an item on Tuesday's meeting agenda to discuss and possibly decide whether to terminate the employment of Town Manager Bill Kohbarger without cause. CCA outlines work requirements About 60 percent of the 230 jobs expected at the Nevada Southern Detention Center will be correctional officers, Corrections Corporation of America executives said Thursday. Minnick given RPC appointment; Schinhofen seeking District 5 seat Marvin Minnick, chairman of the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Board and a member of the Pahrump Tourism Board, was named to the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Tuesday. BACK THEN Community assistance 'Off the Grid' in Goldwell RHYOLITE, Nev. - The Goldwell Open Air Museum will present a program in keeping with "green" thinking at 6 p.m., June 27 with an installation and performance by its resident artists David Sanchez Burr, Craig Colorusso and Richard Vosseller. Nye County confirms payday loan dispersal Rent-A-Center won't be able to open a kiosk offering short-term loans, after Nye County Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to uphold a recommendation by the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission requiring a 1,500-foot distance between check cashing and payday loan businesses. Nugget gears up for wine event June 28 The wine events hosted monthly by the Pahrump Nugget are usually staged in the small banquet room at the rear of the Stockman's Steakhouse. However, the event scheduled for June 28 will be held in the event center. Nevada JobConnect to receive stimulus funds for applicants Nevada JobConnect will have $1.4 million to spend on administration and job training this coming year, thanks partly to a $500,000 grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. PHOTO: SPLISH SPLASH Community Calendar WITH RESPECT: Flag Day in Pahrump During the flag ceremony at the Pahrump Elks Lodge on Sunday, June 14, Jack Hannigan said to those in attendance that the stars and stripes tells the story of America. Displaying the flag reminds and honors those individuals who served and sacrificed for the nation's freedom. "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance," he said. Senior News Entertainment Briefs TV Tower is on its way up Pahrump residents throughout the valley have been unable to view their favorite television shows broadcast from Las Vegas since October 2008, when the communications tower located behind the Valley Auto Mall toppled. Their wait will be over around July 7, when the upgraded communications tower is complete. Threadzfest June 27 Ace Hardware and Threadz will again treat the town of Pahrump to an outdoor sports/music extravaganza in Honeysuckle Park. Weddings/Engagements Entertainment Schedule Developer gains commercial zoning on west side parcels Mason Harvey, representing Pahrump Lands LLC, successfully appealed for commercial zoning on lots on the west side of Pahrump, as the Nye County Commission wrapped up rezoning the remaining 1,250 parcels left unresolved in a comprehensive rezoning map Tuesday. It Just Makes Cents It Just Makes Cents -- a money-minded column to share tips, helpful Web sites and Internet deals. We'll find ways to stretch your dollars, methods for trimming your spending and my favorite ... free stuff. New director of marketing joins Nugget The Pahrump Nugget has a new marketing director who is thrilled about not only her new position, but also about continuing the Nugget's reputation for service to the community. Special needs children saddle up for 'hippotherapy' A teenage boy covered his eyes, a little intimidated sitting on "Midnight," a horse 15 hands high, before taking a ride at Northfield Ranch Saturday morning. Bloodsuckers invade park on Saturday Free movies are back for the third year at Honeysuckle Park starting Saturday night with "Twilight," a vampire flick based on the popular Twilight series of four fantasy, romance novels by Stephenie (cq) Meyer. The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. Front Sight: Remote site precludes impact fees Attorney Doug Malan argued the Front Sight Firearms Academy was in an isolated location, the middle of a doughnut hole surrounded by U.S. Bureau of Land Mangement property, in arguing for relief from impact fees before the Nye County Commission Tuesday. Air Force isn't trying to act as 'Doctor No' Col. Howard "Dave" Belote, commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at the Nellis Air Force Training Range, pledged to work together early in the process on projects like renewable energy in an attempt to dispel the military's image as an obstacle. 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 $39 million. Trash service with PVD not mandatory Not everyone has to contract with Pahrump Valley Disposal for trash pickup. Truck, sedan meet head-on Sunday A head on collision Sunday, June 14, about 12:20 p.m. demonstrated to two drivers how unpredictable life can be. Fortunately, both survived the accident, but their vehicles did not. PHOTO: SECOND HOSPITAL ACCESS PHOTO: SPORTS CAMP FUNDRAISER Driver hits truck on 372 Dick Lewis loves his truck. Task force makes arrests On Tuesday, June 16, Pahrump streets were made safer after 22 arrests of individuals heavily involved in the narcotics sub-culture were made by members of the Nye County Sheriff's Office SCORPION Narcotics Task Force and the NCSO Street Crimes Unit. Dancing with the Stars Relay for Life teams around the valley are coming up with some very creative ways to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Next Saturday, the United We Stand team will give Pahrump a chance to see a local version of Dancing with the Stars. PETRA: Family fun on horseback The Pahrump Equestrian Trail Ride Association is all about family, community, fun and horses, and it is planning several outings on horseback through the end of the year. The next ride is scheduled to set out at 8:30 a.m., June 28. Family Pharmacy open for business Family Pharmacy, located on 1360 E. Highway 372 in the new Plaza Center, is a family-owned and run business that is unique in its special features which include family-oriented assistance and care. Other features include delivery and compounding. IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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