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DYER -- The earlier announcement that a proposed increase in rates was delayed through 2009 led to a non-eventful annual Valley Electric Association meeting here Saturday. New group seeks to combat illegal prostitution LAS VEGAS -- "Prostitution is rampant in Las Vegas," said Bob Fisher, whose Fisher & Associates Inc. handles publicity for the Chicken Ranch brothel in Pahrump. Forums, Web site available for those against illegal prostitution Bob Fisher said the effort to oppose illegal prostitution will take several forms, some focused on the www.RegulatedManagement.com Web site but also through seminars, panel discussions and community forums. Community assistance Local officials remember Swadell as the 'go to guy' Bob Swadell was remembered as "the go to guy" with access to top officials during a memorial with about 50 people in attendance at the Artesia Community Center Sunday. Mountain View offers new poker adventure Mountain View Casino has entered into an agreement with the World Series of Poker as a licensed satellite location and will host five tournaments beginning in May. Biz Expo: Businesses get exposure, crowds get gifts Julie Wagner, a licensed aesthetician advertising facials, peels and microdermabrasion, had some creams available at the 11th annual Biz Expo at the Pahrump Nugget Casino, almost like the free samples at the cosmetic counter at a department store. PHOTOS: EARTH DAY 2009 California Lottery One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday's drawing of the California Super Lotto, with a payout of $12 million. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million. 'Bad Cop' but a really good book If TV cop shows can be believed, then most policemen live in big major cities or creepy little burgs because those are the only places where crime happens. PHOTOS: PAHRUMP SHOW AND SHINE Mine comment period ending The comment period on the draft environmental assessment for the Reward Mine eight miles southeast of Beatty ends Thursday. Entertainment Schedule Beatty to receive stimulus funds BEATTY -- Thanks in part to the efforts of the Beatty Economic Development Corp., the town is in line to receive approximately $3 million in stimulus money for three important water projects. PHOTO: DOING THE LIMBO Liakopoulos home foreclosed The home of former Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos at 1020 Hickory St. is set to be auctioned off for a foreclosure during a trustee sale at 11 a.m. May 15 on the courthouse steps in Tonopah. PHOTO: SMASHED APART Community Calendar IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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