4 Thursday, January 16, 1997 Pahrump Valley Gazette
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Ambulance Service feasibility study approved
by Doug McMurdo
Gazette staff
PAHRUMP- Recognizing it's "way past time" Pahrump
has its own ambulance service, either independent of or in
competition with Nye County, Steve Rainbolt motioned the
"The prevalent
answer has
been no," said
McRae,
adding,
"Throughout
the years, the
answer has
been, "Well, if
we do it for
you we have to
do it for
everybody."
town conduct a feasibility study regarding
this issue at the meeting held Tuesday, Janu-
ary 14. Charlie Gronda seconded the motion
and the matter opened to discussion.
Bob Little questioned what the study
would cost. The board determined the only
initial cost of the study would be the fee
charged by town accountant Michael Cox.
Resident Mike Mclnerny asked mem-
bers, "What's wrong with the current ser-
vice?" Rainbolt's response was a breath of
fresh air to many in attendance, "The three
northern commissioners would never ap-
prove any improvement" to Pahrump's emer-
gency services, adding, "The county has
historically ignored us (Pahrump)." Rainbolt
stated the financial "numbers" are there to
support this issue.
Bobbie Sullivan, a 14 year member of
the volunteer service, informed the board
there are times the "system is taxed" and the
intermediate level they currently operate at
is insufficient for Pahrump's needs. Sullivan
read a heartfelt letter to the board, drafted by the volunteers,
stating the time and dedication volunteers put in should be
recognized. Sullivan's statement was recei.ved with ap-
plause.
Gary Hollis stated he would like to see the Pahrump
Hospital District get involved and offer possible alterna-
tives. Hospital Trustee George Adams agreed with Hollis
and reminded the hospital has received
grants in the past for paramedic training.
County Commissioner Cameron
McRae reminded the board of the past
history of the county in their responses
from emergency service needs in Pahrump.
"The prevalent answer has been no," said
McRae, adding, "Throughout the years,
the answer has been, "Well, if we do it for
you we have to do it for everybody."
McRae said the advantage of Pahrump
controlling the service is evident. "You get
an improved service and you get to contr,"
it." McRae added, "Operationally, i
great." McRae, admitting he can't control
what the other commissioners do, despite
what is being written in the press, ac-
knowledged the fact, "Volunteers are where
the rubber meets the road, some day you're
going to be able to make the transition."
McRae's comments elicited applause as
well.
Resident Joe Miller advised board
members he has lived in other communities and noted the
fact that when residents support their local ambulance and
fire departments, "Insurance rates drop like a rock."
The motion to conduct the study passed 5-0.
Obituaries
WILLIAMS
Elwood Ray Williams died January 7, 1997 at Valley
Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was 82. Born January
21, 1914 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; Williams was a mason
in the construction industry. He lived in Pahrump for 18
years, coming from Las Vegas. Williams was a member of
the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge #808 in Pahrump.
He was affiliated with the
Church of Jesus Christ o-f
Latter-Day Saints,
Pahrump. Williams is sur-
vived by his wife Anita
Williams of Pahrump;
daughter Dianah Rae
Rowland of Albuquerque,
New Mexico; brother Ed-
ward Williams of Omaha,
Nebraska; sister Gladys
Christensen and Georgia
Lyons both of Henderson,
Nevada; Nephew Richard
Frost of Pahrump; and
grandchildren Lee Rowland
and Dianah Rowland. A
memorial service was held
on January 10, 1997 at the
LDS Church in Pahrump.
Bishop Ralph Purdy along
with members of the Ma-
"sonic Lodge and Moose
Lodge #808 officiated.
Arrangements were
handled by the Neptune So-
ciety of Nye County,
Pahrump.
FINK
Ada Mary Fink, 74, d
January 6, 1997, at her resi-
dence in Pahrump, Nevada.
Born on January 16, 1922 in
London, England, she was a
20 year resident of Pahrump.
Fink is survived by her hus-
band, Irwin Louis Fink of
Pahrump, NV; sons Edward
Fink of Las Vegas, Nevada
and Richard Fink of Tuc-
son, Arizona; five grand-
children and two great
grandchildren. A private
family service has been ar-
ranged by the Neptune So-
ciety of Nye County.
