Make them sign

their resignations

Only fools and wannabes would entertain the idea of incorporating Pahrump at this time.

The town manager and town board should do everything in their power to block Utilities Inc. from receiving any money from the so-called stimulus package to expand what is already a poorly run operation. Pahrump can continue to run as it is without any major changes.

I read that the Nye County Water District was approved.

"There's still safeguards there," added Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky, who is the commission's liaison for water issues.

Language in the bill allows the district to levy general property taxes, "but only for the payment of principal and interest on its general obligations."

I ask you, what payments are there, other than principal and interest? In other words, we pay for everything they do. Nice way to get around the tax cap.

Obama should hire Borasky.

William A. Kohbarger, town manager, has provided his insight into your local government.

"Some of those include a new airport and the PARC project, a 427-acre complex."

Why would he entertain such ideas when Pahrump and the rest of the world are moving towards oblivion. There's no money for such projects. There's no reason for such projects.

He said, "I strongly believe that every citizen in America should have the right to bear arms and to protect the ones they love. Enough said."

If he means that, he should talk to DeMeo, because when I called to renew my gun permit, I was told that I had to once again find a range master and go through the program. I then had to be re-fingerprinted and have my picture taken and wait five months for a permit, during which time I could not carry.

It cost my friend in Wyoming $40 to renew. Keep your permit. Armed citizens translate into safety.

He said, "If you don't like what is going on, get more involved."

I've been there and done that. This town has always been headed in the wrong direction. That's brought on by self rather than community interests. I have been here 10 years. I was lied into this town and I've been lied to ever since I got here.

Ten years of county and town leaders who say they have the public interest at heart. Look at the mess things are in. Why? Because all the money is spent on feasibility studies for unneeded and/or pet projects rather than on fixing what's already here.

He asked, "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"

I would have every single public official in the state Nevada sign a binding letter of resignation that would be acted upon if they changed or did not press forward with all of their campaign promises.

Campaign promises are usually lies.

CURT GOTTFRED

Offender fees

Nye County Code Title 9; Chapter 9.25. is for the purpose of offender registration fees that were signed into law July 15, 2008. The following is the list of fees offenders are responsible for: initial registration -- $75; re-registration -- $25; address information change -- $15 and validation -- $25.

Penalties for not paying the fees can result in fines up to $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 60 days in the county jail. As all parolees should know, any type of arrest can be a parole violation and could land you back in the Nevada Department of Corrections.

If you can pay the above fees, please take care of them.

However, if you have suffered any of the penalties listed in the ordinance, I urge you to contact Maggie McLetchie, staff attorney at the A.C.L.U. I have spoken to McLetchie on two occasions in regard to this issue. She has shown an interest in the potential outcome of one's lack of ability to pay the fees.

A.C.L.U. Attn: Maggie McLetchie, 732 South Sixth Street, Suite 200A, Las Vegas, NV 89101

It is important that all paroled offenders keep their registration obligations intact; remember, it's a matter of your freedom. Thank you for your time in this matter.

ANTHONY PIETRORAZIO

Outstanding Walmart employee

To the Walmart employee who turned in my purse -- thank you for your honesty.

A few weeks ago after shopping at Walmart, I left my purse in my shopping cart in the parking lot. After arriving home and unloading my purchases, I discovered my error and frantically drove back to the store.

I'm a handicapped military widow living on a fixed income and was terrified my entire life would now be ruined by my own carelessness.

When I returned to Walmart I found the cart gone and I despaired of ever finding my purse; however, I decided to try asking at customer service to see, if by some miracle, someone had turned it in to them.

Upon entering the customer service area I was greeted warmly. I was terrified, but these kind individuals soon figured out my problem and told me a cart person had returned my purse.

Once they gave it to me, I hesitantly opened it to find, much to my amazement, it was totally intact. My cash, credit cards, identification cards, everything was there.

The person who returned my purse is a totally amazing individual who I'd like to personally thank. While I'd like to do this, the Walmart employees couldn't tell me who the person was, only that it was a "cart person."

I hope Walmart appreciates this valued employee. The honesty and high moral fiber shown say a great deal about how this person was raised and now lives their life.

I pray this individual continues to follow their conscience and that only good things happen in their life. I know I can't thank you enough for the good you brought to my life.

God bless you and yours.

LUCILLE JACKSON

In support of Pike's variance

To health inspectors:

This letter is in support of Tanya Pike's request for a variance on the requirement for permanent restrooms at the Death Valley Raceway in Armagosa Valley.

At you know, NASCAR is a very popular spectator sport, employing a very large number of people. I would say that 99 percent of these drivers and crews got into racing at the small town dirt (or asphalt) racing tracks, such as Death Valley Raceway.

Due to the closure of the Pahrump Valley Speedway two years ago, the Pike family took on the monumental task of building a brand new racetrack for us. This was, and still is, a huge financial responsibility.

To require a permanent restroom for a facility used only two or three times a month for five or six hours a day is unnecessary expenditure (in my opinion).

With the economy the way it is and unemployment in Pahrump, no one can afford this added requirement.

There are portable toilets at the raceway that are cleaned and sanitized prior to every race. There are also hand washing stations next to all "blue rooms." There are always toilet paper, water, soap and paper towels.

I've been in quite a few "permanent restrooms" that are filthy and have no soap, toilet paper and you have to drip-dry your hands on the way out.

Thank you for reading my letter.

PETE WALLACE

Thanks for fixing pot holes

We noticed some nice pot holes on Basin Avenue recently, and they were getting bigger.

A phone call to Dave Fanning's office took care of that problem the very next day.

I would like to thank Jarred Ward and Darrin Tuck for promptly taking care of the situation so it didn't get worse. Good service by the public works team.

JIM GRONEMANN