VEA, Nye exchange barbs
Both Valley Electric Association Chief Executive Officer Tom Husted and Nye County commissioners were steamed up Tuesday, and it wasn't because they were immersed in a solar-powered water heater.

Solar project squeezed by area plan
TONOPAH -- Solar Millenium officials said the Amargosa Valley area plan would interfere with the siting of their two, 250-megawatt, solar power plants, but Nye County commissioners said they would negotiate a development agreement with the company, superseding the area plan approved Tuesday.


Court allocates funding for new hospital access
The paving of a northern entrance to Desert View Hospital was approved by Nye County commissioners Tuesday, but not a right-turn only sign at Oxbow and Wilson avenues at the junction with Highway 160.

State AG talks to students about safety on the Internet
Judging by a casual count of raised hands from a group of about 30 fifth-grade J.G. Johnson Elementary students, a handful have their own cell phones. Most of them know more about computers than their parents do and almost all of them play video games online.

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Opera house opens without Marta Becket
The Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction will open its season at 7:15 p.m., tomorrow night with a new show in place and without Marta Becket on stage.

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PHOTOS: More treats than tricks for Halloween
Halloween saw several safe nights established to keep kids out of harms way throughout the festivities. The Pahrump Nugget, the Kiwanis, Freedom Homes and several churches participated.

Utilities Inc. begins extensions to detention center
Utilities Inc. has awarded contracts for extending water and sewer lines to the proposed federal detention center totaling almost $9 million, the company's Regional Vice-President Paul Burris announced Wednesday.

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NWHA Thanksgiving trail ride Nov. 14
Bring the horses and ride to help save others in the wild when the National Wild Horse Association has its annual Thanksgiving ride next Sunday.

How to stay safe online
In an age where kids often know more about how to use computers and cell phones than their parents, keeping them safe from online predators and cyber-bullying can be especially challenging. Following are some guidelines for children to use when using the Internet or cell phones.

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Wine and food at the Nugget Nov. 15
Something different is happening in the larger space of the Pahrump Nugget Events Center starting at 3 p.m. Nov. 15.

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Nye assumes commercial septic tank inspections
Nye County commissioners Tuesday were briefed on the difference between OSDS and ISDS by Dick Johnson, the manager of building safety and code compliance.

NACO: Legislature, governor need to step up
TONOPAH -- Nye County officials need to keep a close eye on the Nevada Legislature, particularly if the state continues to lag behind the national recovery and stimulus money is no longer available, Jeff Fontaine told Nye County commissioners Tuesday.

Teens perform for peers at PVHS
In February 2008, 20 young people, ranging in age from middle school to high school, began meeting in Pahrump with the goal of identifying the challenges they felt their peers and the community faced.

County approves deal with Weisser
TONOPAH -- Nye County commissioners Tuesday agreed to a $66,000 settlement agreement with former Pahrump Valley museum employee George John Weisser.

Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness of the need to prevent abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs as well as violence at home, school, among peers and in the community.

DA's Report
The following information was provided by Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent.

Correction
The name of the woman serving chow during the Shoshone Old West Days was accidentally misspelled. She is Laraine Russo Harper. We regret the error.

School menu
Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of Nov. 9 -- Nov. 13:

Weekend roundup
There are a few good entertainment options this weekend.

Entertainment Briefs
<b>The Pahrump Valley Times wants to know about your event. Tell us if you're having a concert, live music, outdoor movies, parties, art shows etc., and we will help you make it known. For out-of-town venues, please give us two weeks notice.</b>

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VEA heater program could resume soon
Valley Electric Association expects to be able to move forward with the solar hot water heater program in Pahrump after ironing out details of the inspection process with Nye County officials over the next week or two, VEA Marketing Manager Staci Behnke said Wednesday.

California Lottery
No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $16 million.

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