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Susan Sorrells can remember riding a horse along the wetlands of the Amargosa River, a rare, continuous stream in the desert, flowing along her family's property in Shoshone, Calif. 4th of July blast stays in the park A kinder, gentler and quieter meeting of the Pahrump Town Board was held Tuesday. PHOTO: WINDY DAY Accountant briefs commissioners on audit Nye County officials were quickly referred to a drop in consolidated tax revenues in a presentation on the 2007-08 fiscal year audit by accountant Dan McArthur Tuesday. Entertainment Schedule Budget workshop is slated Nye County commissioners will meet in a special budget workshop at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Back Then 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: In the News Two local businesses have been recognized by their parent companies. Bill allowing health districts uncertain State Sen. Mike McGinness, R-Fallon, is finding out when Gov. Jim Gibbons means he's against raising taxes, he means it, even if a measure would allow counties to raise theirs. Forest service travel plan criticized as inaccurate Nye County District 1 Commissioner Lorinda Wichman wants the U.S. Forest Service to take the "no action" alternative on a proposed travel management plan for the Austin and Tonopah Ranger Districts. Some good news for Walter Mosely fans The buzzword for today is "networking." DV seeks public input on wilderness plan DEATH VALLEY, Calif. -- The National Park Service is initiating a Wilderness Stewardship Plan for the Death Valley Wilderness Area. USDA will make grants available for energy audits WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday that the department is accepting funding applications from eligible entities for grants to conduct energy audits under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Community Calendar Trash answers you can count on Don't mention the word "trash" in Pahrump unless you have time to listen to the latest rumor. Planning director asks protection Nye County Planning Director Jack Lohman said there have been a few tense moments at his office. Anniversary Hospital surgeon penalized Dr. Ming-Wei Wu will not be allowed to perform any surgical procedures at Desert View Hospital requiring general anesthesia, following an agreement reached with the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Former board member Ed Bishop dead at 57 Former Pahrump town board and Pahrump Regional Planning Commission member Ed Bishop died at his home Wednesday. He was 57. Entertainment briefs School menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of March 30 -- April 3: Comment cards ruled out Many attendees at Tuesday night's Pahrump Town Board meeting were there to protest having to fill out public comment cards in order to speak on subjects brought before the board. It Just Makes Cents Welcome to the third edition of "It just makes cents" -- a money-minded column sharing 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. Reid offers guide to recovery, reinvestment act Nevada Sen. Harry Reid announced the release of his Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, hoping to help those in the Silver State access funding from the recently enacted economic recovery package. Chicken Ranch comes out for brothel tax Monday, March 23, Senate Bill 369 was introduced in the Nevada State Legislature by State Sen. Bob Coffin, D-Las Vegas. Rockin' at the Car Show and Sock Hop The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce has adopted a new strategy in fundraising -- more venues for Pahrump and its visitors. PHOTO: THREE TO DESERT VIEW Community assistance JobConnect is trying to reopen Employees of Nevada JobConnect expected it would only be a one day shutdown while they moved into new offices at the Great Basin College addition at 1330 E. Basin Ave. You can play too -- fly boys have cool toys The Pahrump Valley Model Aviators are flying some really cool toys in the desert south of Gamebird Road and are available to help others get involved in the sport. PHOTO: RAISING FUNDS FOR MDA Senior News 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 $30 million. Secure fly zone for Model Aviators questionable In the desert south of Gamebird Road on Simmons Street lies a section of the dry lake bed used as a playground by the Pahrump Valley Model Aviators. DARE searching for community sponsors Sheriff Anthony L. DeMeo of the Nye County Sheriff's Office is hosting the Nevada DARE Officer's Association (NDOA) annual state training conference here March 30 through April 1. Seniors going on a road trip On occasion, the Pahrump Senior Center sponsors road trips for those over 55 to get away for the day. IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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