Archive - Oct 2012 - News Article
October 4th
By
Charles James/Special to The Register
(The following is the final installment of a two-part series covering the Fourth District County Supervisorial debate held last week in Independence. For Part One, see the Tuesday, Oct. 2 edition of The Inyo Register.)
By
Deb Murphy/Sports Editor
School districts with larger enrollments talk about the economies of scale: more course offerings, a larger athletic program, more bargaining/purchasing power. But, Owens Valleyâs two smallest K-12 districts, Independenceâs Owens Valley Unified and Big Pine Unified, are turning their lack of size into an advantage.
From The Lone Ranger to Transformers, Lone Pine has been a part of film history for more than 100 years and will be celebrating this weekend with the annual Lone Pine Film Festival.
This yearâs theme, âCelebrating Centennials,â is an ode to Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios, which are both celebrating their 100th birthdays.
October 2nd
The Bishop Police Department is sponsoring the Bishop School Districtâs annual âWalk to School Dayâ on Wednesday, to promote healthier habits for the community.
âThe schools are encouraging students and parents to walk or ride bicycles to school to promote healthier habits, a cleaner environment, safety, community benefits and because its fun,â a press release from the PD states.
By
Charles James/Special to The Register
About four dozen local residents attended the Fourth District County Supervisor candidates’ forum hosted by the Big Pine Civic Club last Monday, Sept. 24, at the Big Pine Town Hall. Civic Club President Rick Fields welcomed everyone and introduced the two candidates, current Supervisor Marty Fortney and challenger Mark Tillemans.
By
Special to The Inyo Register
“There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.”
– Henry Beecher
By
Marilyn Blake Philip/Register Correspondent
The public and private sector are joining ranks to beef up local anti-bullying efforts.
Home Street Middle School Principal Patrick Twomey said that when Carri Coudek of Happy-Hoods approached him about coming on board the schoolâs anti-bullying campaign, he said, ââAbsolutely, that fits in beautifullyâ (and) we jumped at the chanceâ to collaborate.
âCoudek has pushed the anti-bullying campaign in the community and Happy-Hoods is the face of that effort,â added Twomey. In fact, Happy-Hoods sweatshirts are now the official Home Street Middle School shirt.
October 1st
Local candidates are out on the campaign trail, hoping to generate as many votes as possible and win a seat of public service in November.
In Inyo County, voters will be deciding who will serve as the Fourth and Fifth district supervisors, a three City Council members.
But before residents can participate in the election, they must be sure they are registered to vote.
According to Inyo County Clerk Kammi Foote, Monday, Oct. 22 is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 6 Presidential General Election.
By
Marilyn Blake Philip/Register Correspondent
Northern and Southern Inyo Hospitals are currently recruiting additional medical staff for their Rural Health Clinics and making other plans to better serve their expanding patient populations.
NORTHERN
By
Deb Murphy/Sports Editor
More than 250 restored classics, street rods and every other form of rolling artwork will be heading to Bishop the first weekend in October for the Owens Valley Cruisersâ annual Fall Colors Car Show.
For these out-of-town auto enthusiasts, the show is more than a chance to pick up a trophy acknowledging the work put into the cars. Itâs a chance to log miles through some impressive scenery, to check out the mountain views of aspen groves ablaze in colors nearly as bright and varied as the cars themselves.
