Is talent lying dormant here?

Is there a wealth of hidden talent lying dormant in our valley?

How many one-time musicians are there that have laid down their instrument due to the lack of an opportunity to play with others?

I am from the era of the big bands and once played the trombone. I would like to see some attempt made to organize a community symphony.

If there are enough of us interested, perhaps we could prevail upon a member of the school district music department to help us get started.

Anyone who is interested can contact me at trmbone2002@yahoo.com or 775-764-0125.

RAY RAFFETY

School district thanks volunteers

The Nye County School District Volunteer Coordinator's office thanks and recognizes these wonderful folks for their continued support. Without the assistance from everyone listed, the Volunteer Office wouldn't be able to support the School District as well as it does.

For Amargosa, thanks goes to: Jean Adams, Diana Blumenfeld, John Dawson, and Tina Zamora. For Beatty, thank you goes to: Larry Cathcart, Kyle Cathcart, and Gary Senior. For English as a Second Language, thank you Robert Joseph. At Evenstart, thanks goes to: Eva Maria Apolinar-Garcia, Erin Briskey, Maria Carrillo, Brittany Conaster, Beverly Gonzales, Heather Hayden, and Zenaida Solano. For Floyd thanks goes to: Peter Alfano, Corinne Flatt, Deborah Hamlin, Debbie Holder, Lisa Joyce, Kim Little, Rita Quintana, Susan Utley, Julie Ward, and Kim Ward. At Gabbs, thank you goes to Patricia Hall. For Hafen thanks goes to: Amanda Ales, Manda Baker, Alys Barendt, Joanne Baumgarten, Kjester Buesig, Shannon Cobillas, Karen Cohen, Susan Cruson, Debbie Doty, Tina DuLong, Sandra Elkins, Heidi Hill, Dionne Mitchell, Tobi Riggs, Claudia Ryan, Samantha Sarandos, Diane Schoenhofen, Sandra Tejeda, Tim Terrell, and Julie Ward. At J.G. Johnson, thanks goes to: Heather Bernath, Katie Borrego, Tiffany Ermi, Brenda Ormiston, Jennie Shay, and Jeanette Tholt. For Manse, thanks goes to: Jessica Almarez, Carlotta Anderson, Katie Borrego, Kasey Colbert, Lisa DaeGorn, Kathryn Gent, Maria Mora, Shannon Moore, Pat Peterson, Faith Smith, Heather Torno, Jerry Webb, and Toni Webb. At Mt. Charleston, thanks goes to: Kalynn Coffman, Betty Dockey, Jennifer Galdi, Peggy Jersic, Carrie Moore, Camelia Richards, Tamara Straszynski, Laura Toone, and Tiffany Young. For the Volunteer Office, thanks goes to: Alberta Beitman, Wilma Dohner, Elisa Bartolomeo, and Cathy Girard. At Pahrump Valley thank you goes to: Reva Braun, Roy Goodell, Sandra Kintzer, Judy Maughan, Tom Mendel, James Rhode, and Mike Taylor. For Pathways, thanks goes to: Diane Charboneau, Frank Heyer, Charles Lieman, Jan Rider, and Barbara Sposato. At Rose Mary Clarke, thank you Edna Goodwin. For Round Mountain HS, thanks goes to: Randy Burggraff, Kim Hunter, Jeremy Jones, Vincente Ramirez, and Steve Winters. For Silver Rim thanks goes to: Dana Friel, Julie Leach, Kathryn Lenzen, Julie Nicholson, April Peterson, Joyce Redman, and Rachel Vantreuren. At Tonopah Elementary thanks goes to: Dana Friel, Stefanie Galli, Trish Gray, Juanita Largent, and Betty Reed. For Tonopah High thank goes to: Dennis Ashby, Mike Baca, Chuck Fox, John Friel, Jeff Galli, Courtney Guthridge and Scott Guthridge, Arlan Hirsch, Ken Jose, Ron Kipp, Robert Otteson, Ron Pearson, Terry Rivero and Keith Walker.

The generous donation of time these wonderful people contributes each and every day makes a difference in a student's learning experience. Thank you so much for caring and helping to make, "Every Child A Success" come to pass.

CATHRYN GIRARD

Volunteer Coordinator

ALBERTA BEITMAN

Assistant Volunteer Coordinato

Buyer beware

The "verdict" is in. We now have proof positive that zoning does not really exist in Pahrump. Buyer had better beware.

I am referring to the PVT March 8 front page story, "Calvada controversy: Judge says no horses allowed."

In Pahrump any entity can overrule your so-called zoning.

RE-1 zoning and the original "Calvada Valley Deed of Restrictions" from Preferred Equities exist and you should not have to prove they do.

Apparently, anyone can sue you and it does not matter what laws, ordinances and zoning exist. This is one case that should have been thrown out from the beginning.

In fact, this is outright harassment.

17.04.225: RE-1 Rural Estates Residential:

D. Permissive uses:

(in part) "Keeping of livestock or other large animals for commercial or household use, including riding academies and commercial stables."

My family has in its possession the original: (color blue)

"Calvada Valley Deed of Restrictions" from Preferred Equities.

Restriction A. General Uniform Requirement

Section 1 ... an esquestrian easement is reserved along the rear fifteen feet of every lot in the R-2 Residential -- Agricultural Use Classification.

Restriction B. Use of Classification Established

A. Residential

2 Residential -- Agricultural Use Classification.

Restriction B. Use of Classification Established

A. Residential

2 Residential -- Agricultural Lots

a. Lots of this classification shall be used only for single-family residents, or for non-commercial agricultural uses; and the keeping of horses for personal recreational purposes.

Equestrian. Def. 1. the act of one that keeps. As a custody, maintenance.

Permissive. Def. 1.Tolerated 2. Granting permission.

(Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary, Ten Collegiate Edition)

I am willing to bet most people do not need a dictionary or an attorney to understand what they are reading. It is really ironic to think that if now defunct Calvada "Homeowners Corporation" was suing Mr. Quinn to remove his mobile home from his "Calvada" neighborhood, I would be writing this letter in support of him.

LETA F. WEIR

Stop slaughter of horses

Horse Slaughter is still alive and thriving.

I recently learned about the cruel and brutal practice of horse slaughter and had no idea that Ferdinand, the 1986 Kentucky Derby winner, was slaughtered in Japan and sold as a delicacy for human consumption.

I was astounded to learn that in 2008, approximately 133,000 U.S. horses were exported to Canada and Mexico to be slaughtered for their meat and sold for the sole purpose as a delicacy for dinner plates overseas.

In fact, according to the USDA, 92 percent of our horses going to slaughter every year are the young and healthy horses that could easily go on to second careers and new homes. There is much wrong with those that continue to turn their back on the only American icon that helped build this country.

Horse slaughter is not euthanasia. Horse slaughter is a painful and brutal ending to a horse's life.

Please urge your U.S. representative and two U.S. senators to co-sponsor the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act -- H.R. 503 and S. 727.

CYNDI LEIGH

Spring Creek