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Dan Clark, an architect with IBI Group, shows interested residents a map of the proposed layout of the destination spa resort at Willow Creek Golf Course during a congenial neighborhood meeting last Friday.
Neighbors protest resort plans
Developers of a hotel and casino resort at Willow Creek Golf Course wound up in the rough Wednesday, when several neighbors objected it would be inappropriate in a residential neighborhood.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Recall effort invalid
The Nevada Secretary of State's office made it official: the recall petition of Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos is invalid.


Neighbors protest resort plans
Developers of a hotel and casino resort at Willow Creek Golf Course wound up in the rough Wednesday, when several neighbors objected it would be inappropriate in a residential neighborhood.

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Romney's son stumps for dad
Josh Romney, one of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's five sons, said Wednesday he's been traveling the country from Alaska to Florida, campaigning for his dad because he feels his vision for the country sets him apart from the field.

Caves' renovation illuminates the past
SHOSHONE, Calif. -- This spring, visitors from Pahrump, or from anywhere in the world, will get a peek at a different side of the history of the community of Shoshone.

There is a new sound in town
There's a new band, with a new sound, trying hard to please the people of Pahrump. They will be performing every Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m., at the Around the World Lodge on North Highway 160 at Simpkins.

Nye solar options look bright
The Las Vegas consulting firm BEC Environmental Inc. got a reward from Nye County Commissioners Tuesday for bringing home the bacon, when it comes to renewable energy projects.

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PHOTOS: BILL CLINTON'S COMING

Master Gardener course planned
A horticulture training course will be offered again this spring to Southern Nevada residents who would like to become certified Master Gardener volunteers with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.

Father and son meth lab busted
Generally there's nothing unusual--or illegal--about a father-and-son business.

Hunter faces small Pahrump audience
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., author of a bill creating the Mexican-American border fence, traveled to a town that aroused national attention over the issue of illegal immigration.

Plans for display plane grounded
Plans for a U.S. Air Force plane to be displayed in Pahrump were grounded at the Pahrump Town Board's Jan. 8 meeting.

PHOTO: MOUNTING UP

Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim

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IN BRIEF

Desert Knights perform at the Keel
The Eve-N-Keel is the place to be this Saturday, with live country music provided by the Desert Knights Band guaranteed to keep the joint jumping.

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:

Lathrop Wells gains OK for fireworks shop
LATHROP WELLS -- A fireworks store was approved here after county commissioners Tuesday overcame concerns regarding fire safety.

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Davis files in Fifth
Nye County District Court Judge John P. Davis has filed for re-election as Department I Fifth District Judge.

Correction

Pahrump pilots are still taking to the skies
For many of the members of Pahrump's Experimental Aircraft Association, they learned to fly (and still love flying) at a very young age.

Linda DeMeo joins justice of the peace race
Linda DeMeo, Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo's wife, filed to run for justice of the peace on Thursday, Jan. 17.

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 $43 million.

County gives $20,000 for arts center study
It's $20,000 down for an economic feasibility study, $20 million to go before the Pahrump Performing and Visual Arts Center becomes a reality.

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SENIOR NEWS
Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of Jan. 21 to Jan. 25:

SCHOOL MENU
Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of Jan. 21 - Jan. 25:

IT'S OFFICIAL: Recall effort invalid
The Nevada Secretary of State's office made it official: the recall petition of Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos is invalid.

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