Out Esmeralda 'kay
by Carol Sirnes
Fall must be on it's way in this area. The past two
mornings between five and six a.m. the tempera-
tures have been in the mid-forties. The tall sunflow-
ers have finished blooming but the smaller plants
that are only six to 12 inches in height are being
forced to bloom. The wild Rabbitbrush (higher alti-
tude desert plant) is bursting out all over the area
here in bright yellow.
Goldfield Chamber meeting
The Goldfield Chamber of Commerce held their
monthly luncheon meeting on September 11 at the
Mozart Club. Five members were appointed to serve on
the Board of Directors for a term of three years. Those
selected were Virginia Ridgway, Slim Sirnes, Don
Shrider, JamesMichael Stuart, RitaGillum, withMeagan
Kelly as alternate.
) The new meeting date for the Chamber will be the
first Wednesday of each month, at noon, at the Mozart.
Dona Smith, owner of the Oasis Mini Mart, was
chosen as the Goldfield Chamber of Commerce liaison
to attend the Tonopah Chamber of Commerce meet-
ings.
Our new District Attorney, James Michael Stuart,
was elected as vice-president of the Chamber.
Special Hearing
On September 8, in the Esmeralda County Court-
house, a special Reconsideration Hearing was herd with
Attorney Peter Flan" f Las Vegas, representing the
recall committee, (Will .... a Wright, Francis Lien, Patricia
Hudson); Attorney Rick Lawton of Fallon, representing
Lynn Scott, county clerk; and Attorney Patricia Caferata
representing Steve Evenson, (subject of recall). After a
lengthy discussion, Judge John Davis ruled that the
former District Attorney Steve Evenson's resignation
was in effect and that it had been tendered in the five
days required by law, and that the recall election is not
necessary. Also, the Commissioners may appoint a new
district attorney which has already been done with
James Michael Stuart being selected to fill the remain-
ing term of office. Mr. Evenson was kind enough to give
a two weeks notice so as not to leave the county without
legal counsel.
In Justice Court
David Godfrey Reich was arrested August 11 for
reckless driving with accident causing serious bodily
injury, felony, arraignment set for September 23.
Alferd Jones was arrested September 5 for DUI,
probable cause affidavit filed.
Joseph Gerald Cloutier was arrested September 12,
charged with assault with a deadly weapon, in custody,
probable cause affidavit has been filed.
Steve John Dimmick, was arrested September 12 on
charge of assault with a deadly weapon, in custody,
probable cause affidavit has been filed.
Commissioners report
The Esmeralda County Commissioners met on Sep-
tember 16, in the Goldfield Courthouse with Susan
Dudley, chairperson; Ben Veljoen, commissioner from
Silver Peak; Vice-Chairman, Gary O'Connor from Fish
lake Valley, De Ann Siri, clerk, and District Attorney
James Michael Stuart.
* The motion was made and passed to allow volun-
teer drivers of the senior van to have access to county
gas pumps.
* A $60 cost of living raise for full time county
employees passed, becoming effective October 1; as
approved on the 1997-1998 budget.
* The approval of underground storage tank facility
registration certificate to be submitted to Nevada De-
O 3 partment of Environmental Protection for facility #9-
00023 and 9-00025, (Fish Lake Valley and Goldfield)
and $300 fees passed.
* An agreement between Esmeralda and Mono
County Sheriff Departments concerning Interdepart-
mental Deputization was discussed and it was decided
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New Hours
* Tues, Wed. & Thurs .... 9a.m. to 7p.m. I
• Friday ................ 9a.m. to 5p.m. 1
• Saturday .............. lla, m. to 5p.m. !
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to reword Article 4, Section 2, and send it back to Inyo
County for approval.
* A bill was passed to allow volunteers to travel in
county vehicles (mainly the ambulance) for upcoming
travel to EMT basic classes and EMT 2 classes.
* The bids for a self-load truck and trailer will be re-
advertised in a local paper with the bids to be received by
Oct. 3, and opened on Oct. 4, to possibly award a bid.
* Three applicants were interviewed for the position of
Emergency Management Supervisor, and the one ap-
pointed will be announced at a later date.
Chamber of Commerce update
The last three months have been busy for our members.
The Goldfield Chamber, jointly with the Goldfield His-
torical Society, received a $3,600 grant from Nevada State
Tourism for a nev updated Esmeralda County color bro-
chure which has now been written with the help of many
members and has been sent to the printers. The Esmeralda
County Commission, thanks to Commissioner Dudley,
has been awarded a Department of Forestry grant in the
amount of $7,000 to beautify the downtown Goldfield area
and equipment park with desert decor. Also awarded at this
years legislature was a grant for $25,000 to complete the
historic building that will house the Chamber of Com-
merce.
We also have completed a "Walking Tour Map of
Goldfield." and will be soliciting ads for the back of the
map to fund the printing. A new Goldfield profile has been
completed and is being printed along with the updated
brochure. Pioneer Territory is completing a "Travel Plan-
ner" for the entire territory and The Charles Group of
Tahoe is putting it together. Professional pictures of our
area were taken last week for this planner. The High Desert
Drifters in their costumes provided local color for the
shots.
A video on the History of Death Valley is in the works
for the TV History Channel, Goldfield and Goldpoint will
be used for some of the scenes. Shooting is scheduled for
late this month. A movie studio is also looking into the area
at the recommendation of the Nevada Motion Picture
Commission. Filming such as this brings a positive cash
flow for the community and provides entertainment for the
residents. Other films that were shot in Goldfield include
"Vanishing Point", "Butterfly", "The Impossible Dream",
'Cherry 2,000" and other productions.
New chamber officers are Virginia Ridgway, Chairman;
James Michael Stuart, (new Esmeralda County District attor-
ney), Vice Chairman; Rita Gillum, Secretary/Treasurer.
The Chamber Building Committee is busy completing
plans for the renovation and the County will soon be
advertising for bids. All grant funding will be handled by
the County.
Goldfield will have some new businesses opening shortly
and we will keep you informed.
Blue ribbon winner
Carol Sirnes, writer for the Gazette, was one oftbe blue
ribbon winners in the crocheted Afghan category at the
Pahrump Harvest Festival. There were many beautiful
items on display this year. We wish to give all the volun-
teers a big thank you for all their time and effort in making
the Harvest Festival successful again this year.
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