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Calvada the bull's eye?

More like a different bull I had in mind.

I assume that Calvada paid this Hogle-Ireland group to conduct the survey, which, if it were me, I would be ashamed to have put in the paper.

Out of 35,000 people or so in Pahrump, a whopping 37 took part in the survey, 27 from the Calvada area. I don't know the reputation of this company, but any company conducting a survey would have needed to conduct it over a cross-section of the area, which of course was not done.

Gee, 27 people from Calvada, which was not even a good amount from there, are making the suggestion to where the town center should be. Must be the same people who set out to make the Calvada area the new city and even change the name of the Pahrump Town.

When does a survey fall into the name ridiculous? Well, I just read it. How could anybody think that the Calvada area would be the best when it is almost completely out of the town? When it is conducted in such a manner that leaves the majority out of the picture, which I guess is normal for Calvada thinking. I didn't see the map with the other points that could have been a place to put the center, but I doubt it was very realistic or not in an area close to Calvada. The people have a short memory, which is stated in the article, which states: "The Eye, as it is called, served as the entrance to the sales office for Calvada."

It goes on to say that it was the first major land development here, one with an unsavory truth-in-advertising reputation. The people that lived there must think they are privileged in some way, that they should be the ones that determine the town center. I am sure that other Pahrump citizens would disagree.

If I had to make a decision of course, this is my own thought I would say that the area near Basin and 160 was closer than any and already has a good position of the complex built. County buildings like the planning and sheriff's departments, courthouse, DMV, etc.

Calvada residents have probably forgotten that there is a full community in the northern section of our town. At least I can tell that Hogle-Ireland is not aware or just didn't take others into account. I don't know the reputation of this company, but if they were hired by Calvada to conduct a survey for Calvada, then it should be said that way in the article.

I have to say, when I came here a city was not what I was looking for, but at the same time I am a realist and acknowledge the fact that we will become a city. I only hope we have more than 37 people who have the vision necessary to have the needed infrastructure in place before it happens.

Oh, and please include the 37 people that took part in the survey. I consider them part of our community, even if they didn't consider us when they took the survey.

PHILIP RANERI

Wells Fargo deserves spotlight

Baucum is making Debbie overly mad? Well, Overly is making a lot of us mad.

The only ones needing Matricula consular cards are illegal aliens in this country. All people in this country legally have papers that confirm that. This is aiding and abetting the residency of illegals and the ability for them to send money that is very often made under the table back to their families. Mexico alone has benefited from these remittances to the tune of over $20 billion a year, outpacing even their travel industry income.

That is several billions that have been taken out of our economy and enriched the Mexican economy. That means businesses here will suffer while the Mexican government encourages their poor to come here and take advantage of every benefit available to them.

Wells Fargo is participating for pure greed, without a regard for our laws or the well-being of their fellow citizens. They deserve to be "outed."

BARBARA ANDERSON

Samaritans identified

In response to Jim and Kathy Clayton's letter of Aug. 18 ("Thanks for your kindness, PVT):

The two people who stopped to help you Sunday, Aug. 13, were Erich Hall and Ivoree Alderson. Thank you for your kind words.

Erich is our son and Ivoree is his girlfriend (needless to say, we are proud of them for their actions). They were first on the scene, calling for police and fire rescue.

You should know that several other people also stopped to aid, who were also returning from services at First Southern Baptist Church, including the pastor's wife, Shirley Trummell.

You were prayed for that day and we give thanks to our Lord that it was not more serious in nature. May our Lord continue to bless you.

Gene and Lynne Hall

Who to vote for?

As a newcomer to Pahrump, I'm in a quandary as to who to vote for and must rely on each candidate's paid political ads and infrequent local TV appearances to guide my decisions.

After reading Judge Tina Brisebill's paid ad in the July 26 issue of the Pahrump Valley Times, it was pretty easy to spot a touchy-feely, soft-on-crime candidate running for re-election.

In view of the fact that drunk driving has reached epidemic proportions, not only in Nevada, but nationwide, it's comforting to know that Judge Brisebill views these potential killers as just "good people who have made a mistake."

I'm reasonably sure the DA's office and law enforcement officers take a different view.

Although she credits her "informal DUI court" (What's next, an informal rape court?) as the reason for "a severe drop in repeat offenders," I doubt she can substantiate that her lenient approach is the reason for any purported decline in DUIs.

Could it be that Judge Brisebill realizes drunk driving is so rampant in Nye County that if she can convince all the past and potential DUIs to vote for her, she'll be assured of re-election?

Not to worry, through. Should Judge Brisebill be re-elected, we can be assured that anyone having the good fortune to pass through her informal DUI court will be a better educated drunk, and will have obtained that all-important, "heightened self esteem" she refers to in her recent ad.

I think I'll continue to search for a candidate that supports the cops and takes a more realistic approach to drunk driving and other criminal matters.

BOB FEENER

Who will laugh Last?

With each edition of the Pahrump Valley Times, I look for the laugh of the day. Today, Aug. 16, it is on pages one and nine.

The comment of Wells Fargo branch manager Debby Overly about the Minutemen rally at the bank on highway 160, "This guy is making me mad."

Well, Mrs. Overly, you are not half as mad as you will be when Wells Fargo decides to replace you with an equally or more qualified illegal alien or overseas worker for half the salary you now receive.

Try this; call Microsoft, owned by the reputed richest man in the world, for tech assistance with a problem and see who and where the call is answered from. Each day you arrive for work, ask yourself, "Will this be the day Wells Fargo decides to downsize and cut costs?" Call me, I'll be glad to furnish you with a crying towel exported from Egypt, China or India, available at any Wal-Mart store in the country.

Wells Fargo really would not do something like that just to make more money, would they?

CHARLES GRIGG

Another quote

In the Aug. 18 issue of the Pahrump Valley Times, (Sheriff Tony) DeMeo has yet another famous quote:

"We've been doing a great job at the sheriff's office regardless of what people say."

I just love it when he talks. Where is his little buddy Gregersen when he needs him?

JOHN EASTIN

Youth center needs support

Hats off to Debbie, Patty and Tom. There is no question in my mind and experience, working to get some clubs started back home, this is one of the most important assets to any community.

This is a great growing experience for these children.

Young children don't have prejudices, unless someone instills it in them.

This place is where children lean and grow.

They don't see in their eyes what some adults do. They basically see Tommy, John, Kelly or Mary simply as other kids.

They don't distinguish ethnic groups as we do. You see, to them, they are just other kids. It's a growing process that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

The sooner we can drop the differences between races, the better off our whole country will be. But adults must be involved in many aspects of these centers so they work.

Some of you who never had the opportunity to work with children will be shocked to see how much talent that will come from these children.

Remember, your town is like a bank; if you don't put anything in, you shouldn't expect to get anything out of it.

BOB TOMARA