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Developers will no longer be required to negotiate permits individually with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on acreage fees for the accidental taking of desert tortoises in Pahrump Valley, with the drafting of a habitat conservation plan by Nye County, which excludes most of the valley from paying any fees. Take a Vet to School program will begin Students at Pahrump Valley High School will get to see living history Wednesday, Nov. 14, during Take a Vet to School Day. TORTOISE FEES: County takes comment on desert tortoise plan Developers will no longer be required to negotiate permits individually with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on acreage fees for the accidental taking of desert tortoises in Pahrump Valley, with the drafting of a habitat conservation plan by Nye County, which excludes most of the valley from paying any fees. Foreclosure aid offered through resource centers Mobile resource centers to help Nevadans deal with foreclosures will visit five Nevada counties including Nye County, from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced last week. Goblins, ghosts and other ogres -- Part II In my last column on the 31st, I explored beliefs about ogres -- imaginary, dangerous villains who appear with various names and descriptions in the folklore and beliefs of people worldwide. I noted several, including Water Baby, Mountain Man, tommyknockers, and the headless trammer, who are found in Nye County and other areas in the American West. Stargazers gather in Tecopa for final Star Party of year TECOPA HOT SPRINGS -- With a powerful telescope, the galaxy becomes more than a white twinkle in a darkened sky and star gazers will get a chance to get up close and personal with the heavens at the final Star Party of the season, starting at dusk at the Tecopa Hot Springs Resort in Tecopa, Calif. Air Force on agenda for Town Board meeting Military--and specifically U.S. Air Force--enthusiasts will want to attend the next Pahrump Town Board meeting at the Bob Ruud Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Thrift store gains $1,836 donation The seventh annual chili cook-off hosted by Nevada State Bank was held in Las Vegas last weekend and the $836 in proceeds from the event was donated to the Cancer Victims Thrift Store in Pahrump. The Joe Vegas Band headlines at Nugget The Nugget brings something novel to Pahrump every time it signs a musical group to perform. This time is no different. The Joe Vegas Band will perform from 6 to 10 p.m., Nov. 9-10 at the stage bar. Bright parade to light up the Eye A new Christmas tradition is starting in Pahrump with the first annual Holiday Lights Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Calvada Eye. PHOTOS: In the olden days Koklas pleads not guilty Darius Koklas, 37, pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder with a deadly weapon in Fifth District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 6. PHOTO: BIG DUNE SHADOWS Sheriff's Report The following information was provided by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent: Community assistance Step into past at ranch The West really was wild in the 1780s. It was rough, it was hard and the men who made a living from the fruits of essential Mother Nature were the mountain men of legends. PHOTO: LIFETIME SERVICE Valley Electric members continue push for solar Valley Electric Association board members didn't hear any complaints about the new impact fees imposed on new construction Wednesday, but member Val Von Holt questioned the board about why they don't take advantage of solar power. Air force given green light for Pahrump maneuvers TONOPAH -- First Pahrump was the setting for an invasion of aliens from outer space in the UFO spoof, "Mars Attacks." Commission wants control over Amargosa land rush TONOPAH -- Nye County Commissioner Joni Eastley urged fellow commissioners Tuesday to schedule a special meeting to address the contiguous or subsequent parceling of lots, following a rush of parcel map applications in Amargosa Valley. PHOTO: SENIORS GET SPORTY Entertainment Schedule Rev. Burns aims Golden Heart award The Rev. Missy Burns was awarded the Golden Heart Community Service Award for her work with No To Abuse, during the Ninth Annual United Way of Pioneer Territory Cheers For Volunteers dinner at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino Friday night. Second J.P. OK'd TONOPAH -- A second Pahrump justice of the peace position was approved by Nye County commissioners Tuesday. SCHOOL MENU Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of Nov. 12 - Nov. 16: PHOTOS: THERE'S ONE...THAT MAKES TWO...THAT MAKES THREE Reference librarian presents first work Vivian Lee Owen will meet and sign copies of her first published work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Support meetings National Elk director to visit F. Louis Sulsberger, national president of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will visit Pahrump Elks Lodge No. 2796 during the Nevada State Elks Association mid-term convention Nov. 15-18 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. School awards and honor rolls SENIOR NEWS Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 16: Golden Gaming Inc. marks first anniversary Pahrump Nugget managers took time out to display the renovation of the Golden Harvest Cafe to the local media last week and tout some of their improvements as the new owners celebrate their first anniversary. PHOTO: ELKS HONOR VETS Community Calendar Back then Young performer entertains Pahrump with C&W, bluegrass Lindsey Earl is a 19-year-old on the path to making her dreams of being a country and western star come true, and Pahrump will have the opportunity to hear her when she takes to the stage as a special guest at 6:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10 at the Nugget. California Lottery No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $34 million. Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim IN BRIEF Take a Vet to School program will begin Students at Pahrump Valley High School will get to see living history Wednesday, Nov. 14, during Take a Vet to School Day. Obituaries |
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