6 Thursday, March 13, 1997 Pahrump Valley Gazette
Reprinted by popular demand
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do,n-to-carth.
I'm glad Governor Bob Miller has gotten the important things out of
the way -- dedicating the ET Highway. Now he can get down to trivial
matters at hand, like appointing a new Payrump Town Board member.
Here's some suggestions that should be considered as prerequisites:
1. Fifteen year veteran of the National Hockey League.
2. Able to say three words succinctly: "Yes," "No," and "Duh."
3. Knows the difference between Town Manager and Mayor.
4. Believes the word "Incorporation" means a new business is
coming to town.
5. When he hears the word "Recall" takes his car back to the dealer.
Speaking of the ET Highway-- The guv is raining on Roy Neighbors'
parade. It was Neighbors that originally proposed the ET Highway
aesignation. It passed the legislature, lock, stock and barrel. However,
with the guv's backing, the senate called it "frivolous" and
took no action. Then the guv got the call from 20th Century .....
Filing to run for the two seats available
on the Payrump Town Board (so far) are:
William Ballew; Charles Barrett; Charlie
Gronda; Jim Lee; Thomas Lorincz.
These Board hopefuls are running for a
four-year term. Stay tuned, there's still over
a month before file deadline -- we could
wind up with half of Payrump running.
Up Tonopah way, there's not any discontent with the current
Town Board. They've been doing a great job and getting down to
business and getting things done. There are three seats of four-year
terms up for grabs this year. So far, there's only been one filing, that
of Mike Truesdell. Does the early-bird get the worm, Mike?
Fox to Rachel: "Up yours!"
The great dedication of the Extraterrestrial Highway wasn't with-
out its disgusting points. Seems 20th Century Fox had a huge tent set
up for the "VIP's." Only dignitaries and press were allowed inside the
tent. The Governor, Lt. Gov, and stars of the movie were in there
i\\;\ along with the press and other"VIP's." Lincoln CountySheriff's
\\;, deputies had their orders to keep anyone without these
Fox. "The ET Bill? You betcha we'll pass it." So, the guy gets While we're on \\;\ special credentiais outofthe tent.
behind the bill and this time it passes. Who's taking all the the subject / Now, there are only 100citizens of Rachel, Nevada. They
/were not allowed into the tent to hear the speeches or to
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credit -- yup, the guy. Neighbors wasn't even introduced at ....
the great "VIP" gathering in Rachel the other day. Heck, he almost
wasn't allowed into the tent with the others.
Neighbors did this area proud by creating a designation that will
help bring tourists into an otherwise unknown territory. The state will
set up a special "I Traveled the ET Highway" promotion. It'll start in
Tonopah and end in Alamo. Get a vendor's receipt from both ends and
you'll get an ET goodie from the state. Good job, Roy.
By the way, did you read the Gazette article about Roy two weeks
ago? Roy was presented with a special award by the legislature for his
bill designating the ET Highway. But the article didn't point out a
certain fact about the award that hangs on his wall; it glows in the dark.
Neighbors hasn't decided if he'll run for the Assembly just yet -- but
the odds are for it. I predict he'll run-- and beat beck out of anyone else
who runs against him. Go for the gold, Roy. His interests are for this
area -- I say support him all the way.
Judge John P. Davis has signed up to run for another term as District
Judge. Good. Here's another example of near-perfection. Anyone that
wants to run against him can still sign up -- but why waste your time?
Davis, in his rulings, has consistently shown compassion where it is
called for--and strict hard-time where it is called for. He possesses the
common sense to know the difference. In fact, anyone that wants to run
against him should read his book, "Scrambles in the Great Basin." A
great pocket book discussion of hiking routes in this area. After reading
the book, follow its advice and take a hike.
Hey, let's not stop here. I can see ahead two-years from now. Here's
a "Joe's Exclusive" for Esmeralda County. La Don Murray, current
Security Chief at the Station House Hotel/Casino, is going to run for
Esmeralda County Sheriff. It's going to be a tight race. Penson is
popular but he's going to need to get his department's equipment up-
to-date. But Murray and Penson are friends -- they just see things
differently about how the department should be run. I believe it will be
a "clean" campaign -- but a darn tight race. Might be something in it
for Sandy Spicer from what I hear. This popular former deputy is going
to be coming out from retirement -- mark my words.
Jersey: Patrolman William
, was stabbed : to death while investigating a
juv00 ce.
• Ray, Dakota: Chief ofPolice Burkett M. Miller was run over
by a yrM a stolen car.
• Columbus, Geo: Patrolman Charles Edward Osborne, Jr., was
shot to death while escorting two youngsters home after curfew.
A few examples show the extent of this problem. These are examples
from the big cities-- and the rural territories. No cop is safe. WouLd you
place yourself in such positions for a lousy $13 to $17 per hour? Neither i
Would I. Can't we at least give our deputies our support?
by Joe Richards
from the
Kingdom of Nye
Whether you
hate him or love
him, he won't let
you ignore him!
