Sierra Pacific Power Company
Contact: Bob Sagan or Karl Walquist
Phone: 775.834.4345

For Immediate Release

Sierra Pacific Power Co. will offer free bucket truck rides at the 1998 Elko Mining Expo, June 18-20. Located at 700 Moren Way in Elko, the Expo is one of the largest annually held mining exhibits in the world.

In addition to the bucket ride, Sierra Pacific will also provide safety demonstrations and a raffle for valuable prizes each day at its booth. Prizes include a mountain bike, helmet and bike lock. Free photos of children as"Energy Kids" will also be available.

Expo hours are: Thursday, June 18 - Noon to 7 p.m.

Friday, June 19 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 20 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.