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Former Marine Jim Scott recalled how his infantry company went through a number of drills at their post on the Kuwaiti side of the Iraqi border five years ago, getting into their gas suits, then being told by their commanders to go back into their tents. HUSTED WARNS: Valley Electric foresees storm The almost 100 Valley Electric Association members attending the District 1 meeting at the Bob Ruud Community Center Monday were asked to sign a petition to Nevada's congressional delegation that was on the table by the front door. IN HARM'S WAY: Beginning 'a long war' Former Marine Jim Scott recalled how his infantry company went through a number of drills at their post on the Kuwaiti side of the Iraqi border five years ago, getting into their gas suits, then being told by their commanders to go back into their tents. IN BRIEF 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: AT THE NUGGET The Randy Anderson Band has been together since 1983 and they've played just about every major venue in the Las Vegas Hotel/Casino industry. Rave reviews of their music and vocals have led to the release of 19 albums. "Watermark," released in 2006 is their latest and is all original music. Vivid Edge gains OK for town's Web site Pahrump's town Web site could soon be up and running again now that the Pahrump Town Board has approved a contract with Vivid Edge Designs, a firm owned by long-time Pahrump resident Michelle Phillips. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of March 24 to March 28: Ms. Senior America Nye County pageant draws seven hopefuls Seven women will compete for the title of Ms. Senior America Nye County, during a pageant at 2 p.m. April 5, at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino. Settlement solves Calvada snafu A settlement was reached in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last week over common areas in Calvada Units Six and Seven, cleaning up another piece of the puzzle left by the Preferred Equities Corp. bankruptcy. Seniors head out to Lauglin The Pahrump Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to Laughlin on March 26. Families await news from offspring Pahrump resident Susan Jones-Davis said she gave her son, Wade Fox, a Celtic cross as a good luck charm when he went into combat. Support meetings Bluegrass Festival blows through the weekend "It's windy," Chad Valencia, of Las Vegas, said at Pahrump's first annual Bluegrass Festival Saturday, March 15. Ex-FLOCK chief faces charges Sheri Allen, known locally for being temporarily in charge of the For Love of Cats and Kittens sanctuary here, faces 13 misdemeanor charges related to animal neglect and cruelty. Domestic violence stalks in many guises Most people equate the phrase domestic violence to a physical assault such as a black eye, bruises or broken arm. Easter Briefs Entertainment Schedule Vets' Memorial holds first service The Pahrump Valley Veterans' Memorial held its first military service in honor of Verle "Mac" McCullough Friday, March 14. 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 $19 million. Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim Crime Report Board ponders school sites The Nye County school board took some time at its March 13 meeting to discuss options for the placement of a proposed second high school in Pahrump. Connecting with the desert on an ATV There are people who move to the Southwest because of the desert and then there are those who get here and fall in love after the fact because there's more to the desert than meets the eye. BACK THEN Community Calendar PHOTO: UP AND AWAY PHOTO: PILES OF POP TOPS Vets differ on Iraq Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Gary Rapoza, an Iraqi war veteran and 1993 Pahrump Valley High School graduate, said the media aren't showing many of the good things America has done in Iraq. Community assistance HUSTED WARNS: Valley Electric foresees storm The almost 100 Valley Electric Association members attending the District 1 meeting at the Bob Ruud Community Center Monday were asked to sign a petition to Nevada's congressional delegation that was on the table by the front door. Obituaries |
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