Vol. 3, No. 23
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October 1, 2006
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as compiled by our correspondents
The Capital (The Silver One)
Disaster Designation For
Area Fire Disasters
(Carson City) --- Governor Kenny Guinn sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary requesting him to declare a disaster designation for Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln Counties based on expensive damage from wildfires. According to a release from the Governor's office, "The disaster declaration would open the door for farmers and ranchers in the counties to apply for federal assistance."
More that 1.5 million acres have been scorched this year and some 300,000 acres of that is private property. "I am confident that after reviewing the information forwarded to the Secretary that he will agree with our request, Guinn said.
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No Politics For This Gibbons,
Rather, A Life At Sea
(Carson City by way of Kings Point, New York) --- Midshipman James A. Gibbons, Jr., the son of gubernatorial candidate Jim Gibbons and wife, former Assemblywoman Dawn Gibbons participated in the Acceptance Day ceremonies at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York recently.
A graduate of Galena High School in Reno, Midshipman Gibbons with some 291 other plebes was administered the Academy oath by Vice Admiral Joseph D. Stewart, the institution's superintendent. The members of the class of 2010 were sworn into the U.S. Naval Reserve as well. Gibbons was nominated to attend the Academy by U.S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign.
Gibbons will serve in the Merchant Marine (civilian) fleet when he graduates, and as a reserve naval officer will be subject to the call to active duty.
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Washoe County
Third Juvenile Justice
Summit Held In Reno
(Reno) --- As September came to a close, a two-day hearing was held at the Circus Circus in Reno dealing with Juvenile Justice and hosted by the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services. For more on this Third Annual Summit go to http://www.nvgovernorsummit.com. According to Governor Kenny Guinn, "Working with Nevada's troubled youth is not easy; their needs are complex and working successfully with them requires a different perspective."
The Third Annual Summit on Juvenile Justice was titled A Closer Look: New Perspectives on Working with Nevada's Youth and Families. Fernando Serrano, Administrator for the Division of Child and Family Services said, "These are challenging times when we consider how best to serve our youth who may increasingly feel disconnected and fragmented from society."
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Traffic Snarled In Downtown Reno!
So What's New About That?
(Reno) --- Work on the Virginia Street bridge over the Truckee River coupled with changes in traffic lanes and sidewalks through downtown Reno have shut down a couple of blocks in the heart of town. For locals this isn't anything new, but for tourists who once thought they knew their way around town, it is more than confusing. Virginia Street, the main north south corridor through downtown is closed for one block on either side of the river, and it appears this closure will expand northward be with us for some time.
Even Woody's hot dog stand has had to move. The Nevada Observer cartoonist Woodrow Barlettani has a most active hot dog business and has moved to Sierra Street, directly across the street from the Washoe County Courthouse. Good move, Woody. He's set up on the River Walk daily. Mostly.
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Storey County
Outhouse Races Scheduled In
Nevada's Queen City
(Virginia City) --- It has to be one of the more outrageous events put on in Virginia City, and they even precede the event with a parade featuring a group of ladies known as the Famous Plungerettes. The 2006 Championship Outhouse Races will be held on October 7 and 8, with events kicking off about noon each day.
If you'll pardon the pun, the pit area is the Bucket of Blood parking lot, and believe it or not there are rules that must be followed. Check it out at http://www.otsnv.com. There are still openings available according to event organizers and the entry fee is an equally outrageous $100.
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