Yea for Ms. Wujek

I must agree with everything written by Marie Wujek (PVT publisher) in the "Welcome to Pahrump" article of June 20.

I believe she covered almost every sentiment of mine and some others.

Although it was written for the new incoming town manager, it should be required reading by all who are even considering moving to the area.

Even present Pahrumpians ought to read this article when considering incorporation.

I just wanted to comment as all was great to see in print.

Thanks for listening.

Proud to be a Pahrumpian,

JAMES "J.R." FISHER

Design or stupidity

Any reasonably informed individual knows there are huge deposits of oil and natural gas in Alaska's National Wildlife Preserve (ANWR). But this vast area has been locked up by the federal government.

In January 2007, Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) introduced H.R. 39 to make permanent the inability of anyone to obtain these vitally needed resources. To date, 148 colleagues have co-sponsored this measure.

Is this stupidity, ignorance or someone's design?

The answer, of course, is that our leaders are not stupid: They aren't ignorant about the need for oil or gas or about the consequences of massive indebtedness, so there must be a design that they either created themselves or are willing to carry out for some others.

Presented with otherwise unexplainable situations (a large list of similar scenarios would not be difficult to assemble), most Americans like me will make the leap and conclude that "design" is the answer. Another word for a design whose consequences are both harmful and hidden from view is conspiracy. I will volunteer that word all by myself.

FRANK M. PELTSON

Hot over lack of air conditioning

We have lived in Pahrump almost 12 years. A lot of peculiar things happen in this town, but we are in an extremely unpleasant situation at present with nothing happening but lip service and temperatures over 100 degrees.

On June 19, our almost two-year-old air conditioner stopped working. The AC has a five-year warranty on it. We called the company who installed the AC and a man came out and gave us a diagnosis. The compressor is out.

On June 21, we were told it would be four or five days before the compressor would be replaced. We waited nine hot days and on June 27, we walked into the AC company's office to inquire about our compressor. A lady was alone in the office and knew nothing about our situation but made a call to the supplier who supposedly told her the compressor would be "in" Monday, June 30. Needless to say we were really hot.

Today is Monday, June 30, eleven hot days and counting. We called the AC office and were told to call the supplier. The supplier said it would be four or five more days due to some special permission required to install an AC in a manufactured home.

What's wrong with this picture? The AC was installed two years ago. All we need is to have the warranty honored as soon as possible.

We are both over 70 years of age with serious health issues, one of which is COPD. We both have breathing problems and one of us has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

We are also raising our grandchildren, one is handicapped.

We have had the children farmed out with friends and/or relatives for these 11 days. However, we've been living in 100-degree temperatures waiting for some word about our AC compressor and to keep our three dogs, our lawn and our house plants watered and fed and alive.

Do we have to expire before we get some help?

ELSIE COOK

Keep doing what you do

Inspiration has beckoned me after a long sabbatical inside my head and heart. It has been a long time since I have expressed myself, in writing, about something I really care about.

It struck me as I watched the Jim Butler Days parade and I saw the Jim Petell entry campaigning for Nye County commissioner. A comment was made, "Where is Joni Eastley?" (Which brings me to the "something" I really care about -- Joni Eastley).

Apparently some people (expecting her to be in the parade, campaigning) didn't know that Joni was donating her time and efforts on the preparation and assisting throughout a long day conducting the mining park events.

She, along with several other very hard workers, has been involved in practically every aspect of helping to make this celebration a success. Joni's actions speak louder than words or riding in the parade.

I am not necessarily politically inclined and have limited savvy in that area, so I write this as an observant friend.

This is also for those people of Nye County who may not know her.

I heard about Joni before I met her. Her name and reputation preceded my personal knowledge of her. Meeting her confirmed what I had heard.

People told me "you should meet her, you will like her." Quite an understatement. I do like her.

I also respect and admire her and am extremely jealous of the unlimited energy, commitment, dedication, honest concern and intelligence which she displays continuously.

This is a person who loves and lives her job. It is her work, her hobby and, most of the time, her recreation.

She is equally consumed with the betterment and welfare of all of Nye County and is constantly traveling to meet with the people personally; not limited to trips to Washington, D.C., to fight for the cause and welfare of our communities, often on a statewide level.

But, with all her traveling and busy agenda, she allows herself to be highly accessible to the people of the communities at large. (Just try having lunch with her sometime and convincing her to turn off her phone for a few minutes (doesn't usually happen).)

I am also amazed at the wealth of knowledge she displays on almost any issue from a personal understanding of the individual's needs to the larger picture that affects the county and state, both presently and futuristically.

I enjoy her humor about life and her show of professionalism, even when people let her down. Disappointments are short-lived before she moves on to the next project or an alternate method to solve the issue.

I do not know the opposition in this campaign, but for me it won't matter. No matter what he promises, my vote is already cast and will not change. When you have someone perfect for the job, why change it?

As I see it, Joni is the only politician I have seen in a very long time that has to make few, if any, "campaign promises."

She has usually accomplished the so-called promises before others even make them.

Hats off to her husband Dennis, who supports her wholeheartedly and balances her life with a very rare humor. I believe he told someone not to try and influence changing his vote because, he states, "He is Mr. Joni Eastley."

So, as a friend, a unique asset to Nye County and an inspiration: Good luck, Joni. Just keep doing what you do. I am proud of you.

DIANE PERCHETTI