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Masonic Lodge says thanks

A big thank you to all who came to the Pahrump Masonic Lodge Feb. 14 for our first pancake feed.

It was a very good turn-out on short notice and we showed a profit for our scholarship fund.

Another breakfast is coming up April 11, serving from 8 until noon. Ham and cheese omelet, cowboy potatoes and toast will be served. A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 is requested.

This fund-raiser is to support our scholarship fund. Please come and help us out.

You do not need to be a Mason to come out for any of our breakfast feeds.

SAM DAVIS

Master, Pahrump Lodge No. 54

Not for decoration

Some of the people in this town were obviously not taught how and when to use directional signals.

Unfortunately, most of us are not psychic and therefore have no bloody idea what people are thinking when they choose to use their directional signals sometimes -- on some streets and not on others, when turning left or right -- and on other streets they don't use them at all.

I can't for the life of me understand why this happens more often than it doesn't. It is a most convenient and courteous way to let other drivers know what in blazes you are going to do.

I don't think the blinkers would wear out and it sure would make it a lot safer for all of us, if those people, and you know who you are, would think about using your directional signals when you are out and about town.

I notice when I am out about town and people see my directional signal on when they are in front of me and they don't have their directional signal on, lo and behold they put their signal on, as if I was reminding them to use theirs.

I, for one, would greatly appreciate it if people would think about the next guy driving behind them. By the way, it is the law to use your signals whenever you are making any kind of turn, whether there is someone behind you or not. That happens to be the law.

So next time you are driving around town, think of the next guy behind you, opposite you or wherever you are making a turn anywhere in either direction and use your bloody directional signals.

FLORENCE MERSEL

Help the local library, volunteer

Your local library needs a few good people for our volunteer security program. We need people to work five to 10 hours per week.

This position has many fringe benefits: You can read our books, use our computers, drink our coffee and visit with our friendly staff and patrons -- among many other things.

Just come in and introduce yourself. Try it, you'll like it.

GARY MARCHINKE

Quit the crying

With all due respect, Mr. Quinn does have a right to live wherever he wants.

Back in Texas we're pretty used to the smell of horse dung and some asses that live there, too.

Maybe you just need a gas mask, Mr. Quinn, or someone should just give you a beautiful, gentle, loving horse.

There are even some miniature horses around the corner, and next door may neighbors have horses, peacocks, billy goats and dogs.

So quit your crying foul and lighten up a bit, Mr. Quinn, and God bless you, my child.

Let the little girl have her horses to love and care for. Show the love.

CYNTHIA KAY ALGER

Honesty

A big thank you to Jim Harvey at McCaw's Mountain View Casino for their honesty and professionalism shown to me when there was a mechanical problem on a machine.

I had left until it was straightened out.

I got a call from Jim at home, he told me I had some winnings and to come and get it.

That's what I call honesty. Sure made my day.

ALICE KANE

WATER BOARDING

The town board was stirring the pot with one hand (Ordinance 43 -- garbage disposal) to get everyone's attention. What pot is being stirred by the commissioners?

The Nye County commissioners set up a most important water board. What do they have in mind?

I wonder if this water board was set up to rescue Mr. Hafen. I understand he is losing money on his water and sewer company and would like to sell that part of his business.

Just maybe this has already been done.

Oh yes, the county is extremely short of cash but found $167,000 for the water board. Does it take a brain surgeon to figure this one out?

My wife's "Uncle Al" and Mr. Daley (of Chicago) sure could have used this group of county commissioners. Will they hire Mr. Hafen to run this water and sewer business for the county?

GLENN HEESACKER

Grad night

Graduation time is around the corner. We have been asked if we are planning to continue to do the grad night party for our high school grads this year due to the economic situation.

Grad night -- the party given by our community to celebrate and reward our high school graduates -- was started as a way to keep them safe and sober on one of the most important and riskiest nights of their lives.

Yes, our pockets are very thin this year. Our staff is at a minimum and our resources stretched.

We are just like all the other businesses in town, struggling to stay strong. But the need for this program is as strong as ever -- maybe even more so. The answer is a resounding, yes.

To remind all: Grad night is a free night of fun, games, music and laughter, not to mention major prizes for each of our attending seniors. We "entice" our seniors to come here, instead of going out to drink and party, with gifts, fun and a great night to remember.

Last year we gave out over $20,000 in prizes to our grads. One hundred percent of this was raised by donations from our local community businesses and sponsors.

Our grad night committee takes nothing out of the donations for expenses. It all goes to the kids. All other costs involved (decorations, entertainment, facility use, etc.), is all donated by either ourselves or others who join with us in the endeavor.

All of our help, from Sgt. Bill Becht running security to Jim Howling at the Moon DJ service, and many others, are all volunteers who believe in this.

We know times are tough for businesses and individuals. Not one of us here in Pahrump has not felt the effects of our global economic situation. But Pahrump has proven itself time after time that despite hard conditions or difficulties to come through and be generous, loving and supportive of the needs of this community.

We have confidence that together we will make this another successful year-end celebration for our grads who have worked hard for 13 years to make this day a reality.

Today when many students are tempted to opt out for an easier way, it is important to reward those who have fought the good fight and made it through.

Letters and requests for support and donations are going out this week to businesses and community groups. Please know we appreciate all support and donations. No effort or donation is too small or insignificant. One dollar donations add up when joined together as a group. It definitely takes a community working as one to bring it all together.

Anyone who would like to learn more about the grad night program or would like to help out is invited to contact us at any time at 209-3282 or stop by the Pahrump Party Supply and ask about it.

LISA HOLLEMAN