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Thanks to Desmoni

The Girl Scouts of Pahrump would like to give a big thank you to Desmoni Plumbing for allowing us to use its building Wednesday, April 15, for the last day of Day Camp.

The weather had turned cold and unless we found an alternative location to hold our overnighter, it would have been canceled.

We were able to fit 16 tents in their storage area with 60-plus Girl Scouts. We made crafts and trail mix and were even able to cook hot dogs outside.

The girls had a lot of fun and not a lot of sleep.

If you or your child is interested in joining Girl Scouts, please contact Girl Scouts Frontier Council in Las Vegas at 800-762-6032 or frontiercouncil.org.

AMBER MCMAHON

Girl Scout Troop 315

Pahrump Service Unit

PR Coordinator

With thanks

Appreciation goes out to Pet-Palooza, givers of love and support, Janet Valentine (aka Marilyn Monroe), Mountain Falls Golf Shop and Neil, thank you to Gary, along with a big thanks to Dave, Darleen, daughter Manda and grandson Jeremiah, IFA Country Store, Petsmart, Martin and Elsa, AAA Products, Barking Lot Dog Bakery, Sheryl, Phil, Jed and Marjorie, Jolie and Pops, Del and Jonna, Kathy and friends.

Thanks also to Donna and Nina, Debbie and Michelle from another rescue, Melanie, Chri, Mr. P. and to all the others that I did not mention and to all the wonderful folks who offered future help with the Rottweilers, the Rottweiler Web site and potential foster homes.

K-9 Kastle 4 Paws Rescue has been touched and blessed by each and everyone of you.

Appreciation also goes to Barbara at 94.1 and Wells Fargo Bank for inviting us to participate in this wonderful, fun-filled and rewarding event.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and paws.

EILEEN HART-CRAWFORD

K9 Kastle 4 Paws Rescue

Ninth annual cleanup

Please join me in cleaning up our community. If you have not signed up yet, please call the chamber of commerce at 727-5800 to reserve a spot.

We will assign you an area of one mile to clean -- we have more than 98 miles of roadway to clean.

The chamber will also want to know how many are cleaning in your group. Make this a fun event, bring your family and friends out to join you.

You can pick up your trash bags, vest and water in the playground area at Honeysuckle Park. Pick up your items anytime between 7 a.m. and noon. We will have doughnuts while supplies last.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and gloves to ensure a safe day. Pahrump Valley Disposal will pick up all the bags you leave on the side of the road. This is our community to be proud of, so make a difference together and pitch in and clean.

Thank you in advance for making a difference.

PATRICIA COX

Buyer beware letter was right on

The buyer beware letter was right on. When we were purchasing our property here in Pahrump, we got paperwork from the title company and it mentioned CC&Rs. I immediately contacted the title company and said what CC&Rs?

I got back, in writing from the Title Company, that there were no CC&Rs that applied to my property.

CC&Rs would have put a stop to our purchasing this property. Everyone I know that has lived under CC&Rs has not been happy with them, or with the HOA, if any, that enforces them. Most everywhere I have lived, good neighbors can live together and work out problems without the law of CC&Rs.

BRUCE KLINE

I won't be intimidated

After serving my country faithfully as a soldier for 22 years, and serving in three combat zones, I just learned that, because of my service in the military, I am considered by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis a potential threat to our national security.

Their recent report warns that Veterans who oppose government restrictions on the constitutional right to bear arms are potentially right-wing extremists, and I am opposed to such restrictions.

Since my retirement from the Army, I have been active in Christian service, but that doesn't redeem me. In fact, it only increases the level of the potential threat I am considered to be.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, those of us who oppose abortion are potential threats to national security. I am an advocate for the right to life and consider the killing of unborn children murder.

I suppose the veterans who are now engaged in combat will be monitored closely when they return home, to include my two sons who are serving our country.

It is amazing President Obama's mentor, William Ayers, the unrepentant leader of the Weathermen Underground organization that promoted armed violence against our government and carried out bombings resulting in the deaths of innocent citizens is not considered a threat to our national security, but our veterans returning home from war are.

I will not be intimidated. I will not soften my objection to the killing of innocent unborn children. Neither will I willingly give up my firearms.

KENTON J. FALERIOS

1st sergeant, U.S. Army (Ret)

Solving problems

We gather from media accounts there is widespread concern, frustration, even anger across the country that has generated public demonstrations as the new administration and the Congress implement strategies to stabilize our economic crisis.

These boisterous outpourings of sentiment are nothing new and, as in times past, are long on rhetoric and catch phrases, while short on useful information. Written expressions of discontent are also commonplace.

An excerpt from commentary appearing in another local newspaper read: "I guess the bottom line is this: I prefer dangerous freedom to secure slavery." Interpret that remark as you wish. The piece continues with the ever-popular and provocative entreaty: "Are you willing to fight for this country and the Constitution?" This is followed by examples of activities over which we, as citizens, presumably have no control, "who we can see when we are sick, what kind of car we should drive or what foods we should eat."

A fuller explanation would have given the cause and effect more impact.

Freedom of speech and peaceful assembly are right to be cherished and defended. But outspoken Americans can earn greater praise when they offer well-considered recommendations for resolving troublesome issues rather than appealing to unstable personalities. My imagination takes flight when presented with good ideas. Indeed, truth is very often self evident.

But damning this and damning that minus reasonable possibilities for making our nation stronger, more just and prosperous and ultimately a better place for all of us to live, is nothing more than sound and fury, usually signifying little of merit.

The Obama administration has made it known that suggestions for nationwide improvements are welcome. If you are unhappy or impatient with existing circumstances and can't wait until your next opportunity to vote (another right too few Americans take advantage of), why not share your good ideas?

You might get a sound bite on network television and be hailed a national hero. Wouldn't it be terrific to celebrate a Pahrumpian aware not only of Second Amendment rights but who also thinks clearly?

I recently learned about an example of constructive criticism on the part of local resident Robin Lloyd. Dissatisfied with the infamous Pahrump Town Ordinance 43, and rather than waste her time sputtering and fuming, Lloyd read the ordinance carefully, noted its flaws, did the necessary research, and presented her findings.

Result? That ambiguously worded document is now under review, and as reported: "Local officials have been meeting with other attorneys and the judge hearing the case to try and hammer out an acceptable new law."

That's what I'm talking about.

RALPH BAZAN

Human interest

While typing up a new listing of local Moose members who golf at Lake View Executive golf course, it dawned on me that maybe other Pahrumpians would be interested.

We have 27 active Moose members who golf there, and I may have overlooked some. Seventeen members golf on a regular basis.

We compete in scrambles every Tuesday and Friday. Ladies' Day is Wednesday and Men's Day is on Thursday. Sunday is, appropriately, Couples' Day.

Every month we honor the month's birthdays with a potluck lunch immediately following Friday's scramble.

We have numerous players in their 80s, whom I'll take on my team anytime. "They still have it." One gentleman, Bud Miller (Two Beers), as he is affectionately called, will turn 88 soon, and he still can walk the course. Amazing. And he's a really good golfer regardless of age.

Regards.

WAYNE H. THOMAS

He who pauses ...

Pahrump should continue to be proud of itself for setting new standards. Throughout Pahrump there are many four-way stop intersections and stop signs that are there to provide for the "safety" of all drivers.

Many Pahrump drivers have changed the definition and, therefore the standards, for the word "stop." Perhaps we should change the name of four-way stop intersections to four-way pause intersections since, for many Pahrump drivers, a complete stop is not possible.

The same would hold true for any STOP sign intersection. We should simply paint all red, octagonal signs completely red without "stop" so that there is no expectation for those drivers to stop.

Then "He who pauses goes first" is the new motto for many Pahrump drivers.

DON RUST