Vol. 2, No. 23
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October 1, 2005
Nevada's Online State News Journal
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The Buzz Around The Silver State
as compiled by our correspondents
Washoe County
Governor's Industry Awards Scheduled For November
(Reno) --- The 21st Annual Governor's Industry Appreciation Awards are scheduled to take place on November 8 at the Reno Hilton according to the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). The dinner recognizes new businesses that have moved to northern Nevada, and existing companies that have expanded.
Joel Kotkin
The keynote speaker is internationally known writer Joel Kotkin who writes on economic, political, and social trends. Kotkin authored the Inc. magazine article ranking Reno the No. 1 Place To Do Business in America in 2005.
For more information on EDAWN and the governor's dinner go to http://www.edawn.org.
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Affordable Housing Programs To Receive Federal Funding
(Reno) --- Washoe County Commissioners have established priorities to direct federal funds to several affordable housing programs that meet guidelines set by the Investment Partnership Act and administered by the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency. The HUD program is known as HOME and last year Washoe County received a total of $636,843. The money is prorated based on population.
The priorities for the county HOME Consortium funds are to provide home ownership opportunities, rehabilitation, and repair for homes at or below the area's median income. In Washoe County, the median income for a family of four is $63,500. The funds will also help new construction for senior housing and projects that are shown to support the regional plan as they relate to filling the urban core development area.
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White Pine County
Litigation Ends, NNRR Sold To Ely
(Ely) --- Contentious lawsuits have apparently come to an end as the City of Los Angeles, California has agreed to sell the Nevada Northern Railway right of way to Ely. In a complicated water and land deal, Los Angeles became the owner of the historic rail line, and had decided some time ago to sell the right of way back to Ely.
Then complications developed when L.A. decided the land was worth more than the $750,000 they had earlier agreed to. Condemnation suits were filed, names were called, and negotiations all but ceased. The L.A. City Council reneged again, and the sale has been completed.
The rail line runs from McGill and joins with the transcontinental Union Pacific line in Elko. The original sale was to have been between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the City of Ely, but it was the L.A. City Council that halted the sale. Ely had already made a $250,000 deposit on the right of way.
Part of the agreement calls for an end to all litigation. White Pine officials have long said if the NNRR were operating it would be an economic benefit, from the standpoint of mining, manufacturing, and tourism. Parts of the line have been operating in a tourist capacity for some time, and there is a large and well-equipped railroad museum in Ely.
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Clark County
And Yet Another Ethics Violation Filed Against Oscar Goodman
Will It Never End?
(Las Vegas) --- Former Las Vegas City Councilman and Internet columnist Steve Miller along with Las Vegas resident and Goodman critic Bob Rose have filed ethics complaints against the Sin City Mayor once again. Goodman, as an attorney at one time represented land developer Billy Walters and today the two remain friends. Miller and Rose claim Goodman must recuse himself from Walter's hearings before the city council. Goodman says he did that once, and that's all that needs to be done.
The mayor has had numerous complaints filed against him with the ethics commission. The commission found Goodman guilty last year in a flap over his hosting a Washington, D.C. party for his son. He was cleared of one violation when he signed an endorsement agreement with Bombay Sapphire Gin.
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The Capital (The Big One)
Wild Horse Protection Found In Ensign Amendment
(Washington, D.C.) --- Senator John Ensign (R-NV) introduced an amendment designed to bring an end to the practice of slaughtering horses in America. The amendment bans the use of tax dollars by the Department of Agriculture for the inspection of horses intended for slaughter and human consumption.
"The time has come," Ensign said, "to put an end to the practice of slaughtering horses in America. Horses have an important role in the history of our country." Ensign, a veterinarian by trade, went on to say, "I am committed to doing what I can for these magnificent animals."
Ensign's amendment was attached to the Agriculture Appropriations bill being considered on the Senate floor. "People across the country, with the aid of animal protection groups, are rallying to the cause of horses everywhere," Ensign said. Among the groups supporting the senator's amendment are the Humane Society of the United States, Veterinarians for Equine Welfare, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
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Harry Reid Is A Blogger
Raising Money For Dems
(Washington, D.C.) --- He calls his new Internet site "Give 'em Hell, Harry," and plans to get support and money for democratic candidates for congress. The name comes from Harry Truman. For a look, go to http://www.giveemhellharry.com.
Reid continues his program of Bush bashing, and of course those who log on to help the process make claims of their own. Reid's office says the Senator is doing his own writing.
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The Capital (The Silver One)
Arts Awards Nominations Due
(Carson City) --- The Nevada Arts Council and the Office of the Governor invite nominations for the 26th Annual Governor's Arts Awards that usually take place in mid-April. The nominations are due no later than October 18. The awards recognize outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement, commitment, and service to the arts.
Up to five awards will be given, and include:
- Excellence in the Arts
- Excellence in Folk Arts
- Service to the Arts, Organizations and Individuals
- Arts and Education
- Service to the Arts, Businesses and Patrons
Guidelines are available online at http://www.NevadaCulture.org. The Nevada Arts Council was formed in 1967 and the Governor's Arts Awards were begun in 1979.
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