Former Pahranagat Valley Coach Charged with Numerous Felonies; Will Plead Not Guilty
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LINCOLN COUNTY SINCE 1870 75¢ THE WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2017 Vol. 147, No. 32 year-loNg iNVestigatioN Former Pahranagat Valley coach charged with numerous felonies; will plead not guilty By Dave Maxwell successful and have the uniforms and Higbee’s efforts. proper equipment to complete on a na- The charges, involving some 225 Criminal felony complaint charges of tional level.” counts, claim that between January 2012 theft of nearly $123,000 were filed April Whipple alluded to the fact that dur- and December 2015, Higbee “knowingly 10 by the District Attorney’s office in ing Higbee’s tenure as coach at Pahrana- and without lawful authority did: take Meadow Valley Justice Court against gat Valley, they were one of the most control of property at C.O. Bastian High Ken Higbee of Alamo. Higbee has served successful 8-man team programs in the School (COBHS), the Lincoln County as principal at C.O. Bastian High School nation. School District, or the Nevada Division in Caliente and as the long-time varsity “If any items were transferred,” Whip- of Child and Family Services with the football coach at Pahranagat Valley High ple said, “they were transferred to the intent to deprive those organizations of School. football team so that they could be suc- the property; did knowingly and with- Higbee’s attorney, Bret Whipple of cessful, have the uniforms and equip- out lawful authority convert, make an Las Vegas, said his client will plead not ment that they needed to compete on a unauthorized transfer of an interest in, guilty to the charges, “because he never national level. If he is guilty of anything, or without authorization take control put a dime in his own pocket.” it is of trying to make a nationally recog- of property belonging to COBHS, the File photo Whipple added the intent was to help nized football team for Pahranagat Val- School District, or Child and Family Ken Higbee was hit with numerous Lincoln County School District kids. ley.” Services, or use property those organi- charges on Monday, including theft of “The only thing he is guilty of is of try- Whipple said Lincoln County High nearly $123,000. His attorney said he ing to make his high school football team School programs also benefited from > See HIGBEE, Page 3 plans to plead not guilty. calieNte feature Work on mountain bike trails begins Rural business By Dave Maxwell Construction has started on the non- leaders motorized mountain bike trails around the City of Caliente that have been getting ahead planned since the fall of 2012. Jake Powell with the Arizona-based American Conservation Experience of change gave a presentation on the project to the Lincoln County Board of Commission- By Ben Rowley ers in Pioche April 3. The Bureau of Land Management has In a small Kentucky county with a moved forward, in conjunction with population of just under 5,000 people, a the Intermountain Bicycle Associa- community is coming together to build tion, to plan and design mountain bike something beautiful. trails. Powell said his organization was Hickman County, Kentucky was awarded the bid by the BLM to construct deeded a piece of land for “one whole the first phases of the trails. They broke dollar,” according to county judge/ex- ground April 5. ecutive Kenny Wilson. The three-acre Powell explained American Conserva- property features an acre-and-half lake, tion Experience is somewhat like what and when the property was handed over the Civilian Conservation Corps of the File photo to the county, Wilson and other leaders 1930s was. “We’re the modern equiva- Mountain bike trails that may someday look like this are under construction now went to work to transform it into a new lent of that, albeit non-profit.” in the Barnes Canyon area of Caliente. It is the first phase of a multi-phase proj- community park. During the Great Depression years, ect to bring mountain bike enthusiasts to Lincoln County. “It’s just an excellent place,” Wilson the CCC was a public work relief pro- said of the county he has lived in his gram that operated from 1933 to 1942 in whole life. “No crime. People care about the United States for unemployed, un- velopment of natural resources in rural ment at any one time was 300,000. each other.” married men from relief families as part lands owned by federal, state and local About 30 miles of trails are planned He spent over 34 years as an educator of the President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s government. It was useful to relieve fam- on BLM lands while approximately 10 and superintendent of Hickman County New Deal. Originally for young men ilies who had difficulty finding jobs dur- miles more are being planned in Ker- Schools, and he and his wife raised their ages 18–25, it was eventually expanded ing the Great Depression. At the same shaw-Ryan State Park. children in the community. He talked to young men ages 17–28. The program time, it implemented a general natural A series of loops, approximately 20 about how the area needs to adapt and provided unskilled manual labor jobs, resource conservation program in every provide new job opportunities “for all that related to the conservation and de- state and territory. Maximum enroll- > See TRAILS, Page 3 these excellent kids we’re turning out of the schools. We’re trying to work on that.” Wilson remembers during his youth liNcolN couNty several nearby manufacturing plants that would provide good-paying jobs for local residents. “All those are gone now,” he said. “We’ve had to do smaller things with Hunter pleads guilty to poaching out of season smaller amounts.” By Dave Maxwell ingly kill, or aid and abet another person and 3 a.m. August 30. The county’s population has fallen to kill, a bull elk during a time other than Holdaway pled guilty to the charges in every decade since 1910. To survive, the Zachary Grant Holdaway pled guilty the time of day set by the commission.” district court. Sentencing was set for to- community is thinking outside the box recently in the Seventh Judicial District District Attorney Daniel Hooge said day in Pioche. and exploring new initiatives to stimu- Court on a count of poaching out of sea- game warden John Anderson “did a Hooge said if a person, such as Warden late the local economy, which is heavily son. good job in gathering all the evidence, Anderson, “takes their time, investigates based in agriculture. Wilson hopes hav- Lincoln County Assistant District At- cell phone records, track GPS coordi- thoroughly and has enough evidence, ing a community park will be something torney Franklin Katschke presented the nates, plus a lot more, but finally after typically a person will plead guilty and a that can attract more business. case, charging that between August 29 quite of bit of time got the whole case to- trial is not needed.” The project is bringing together var- and 30, 2015, at or near the Gubler Ranch gether,” to show Holdaway killed the elk He said Holdaway could be sentenced in Lincoln County, Holdaway “did know- between the hours of 11 p.m. August 29 to 1-5 years in jail, or a fine, or both. > See RURAL, Page 10 News D.A. says county is ‘bowing out’ of Groom Mine case | Page 3 sports Lincoln baseball team wins pair at Needles | Page 5 page 2 Lincoln County Record || The Week of April 14, 2017 your seVeN-day forecast today saturday suNday moNday tuesday wedNesday thursday 65/31 69/40 78/45 78/48 77/45 75/44 74/42 Mostly sunny and Partly sunny and Variably cloudy and Mostly cloudy and warm Mostly cloudy and warm Sunny and remaining Sunshine pleasant pleasant warmer warm oBituary BusiNess marilyN J. Boyle-wiNN Marilyn J. Boyle-Winn, longtime res- ‘What Not Shop’ makes the move inside ident of Las Vegas, NV. Recently re- By Dave Maxwell sided in Alamo, NV for 15 years. The long time outdoor gift shop at R Born on February Place Shell at Ash Springs has moved 4, 1946 in Mitch- indoors. ell, SD. Passed After being under the canopy close to away March 16, the parking area and grassy area, man- 2017. Preceded ager Rogan Haslem decided to expand by parents Frank the business and have the shop moved and Olive Boyle; inside the main store building. Brother Marvin A 10 by 20 room has been partitioned Marilyn J. Boyle. Survived by off from a storage area and an outside Boyle-winn daughters Tanay door, that had been locked for many, Deitrich and Jeff many years was unlocked for access to (spouse); Sasha Alexander and Shaun- the store. tez (spouse); Elizabeth Grinsberg and Inside visitors will find a full array David (spouse). Grandchildren, Megan, of locally handmade crafts from laser Kristen, Erik, Joshua, Zachary, Trey, cut wooden carvings, crocheting, bead Matthew and Jeffrey. Great grandchild - work, picture frames, some CD’s, and Jayden. Brothers - Jim, Charlie, Denney, a number of second-hand paperback Frankie and Bobby Boyle. books. Services will be held at Davis Funeral Also included are baby blankets, Dave Maxwell Home. 6200 S. Eastern; Las Vegas, NV dream catchers, horseshoes with vari- The ‘What Not Shop’ is now an indoor gift store at R Place Shell at Ash Springs 89119. On April 21, 2017 at 12 noon. Fol- ous designs, bells, clocks, odds and ends on U.S. 93. lowed by celebration of life (Directions and Knick Knacks. provided at service). The attendant at the shop said having it inside is a good business move.