Tom Husted VEA chief executive officer

Angry words mark VEA program halt
The solar hot water heater program was suspended by Valley Electric Association Tuesday morning.

Willow Creek residents' appeal set for Nov. 17
Residents opposed to the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission recommendation to rezone lots surrounding Willow Creek golf course for town houses have paid a $200 fee for an appeal to the Nye County Commission.


Project Lifesaver helps assure peace of mind
It's a family's worst nightmare.

Halloween tips: Walk facing traffic and use a flashlight
Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo said before Halloween night parents of trick-or-treaters should check where homes belonging to sex offenders are located by visiting www.nyesheriff.net. He also recommends parents accompany young children if they go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Escorts should have a cell phone and flashlight.

BOOK REVIEW: 'Everybody fightin' about the spoonful...'
Ask your mother, and she'd probably say it was one of your favorite words. From the time you were old enough to talk, she heard it plenty enough: "Mine!"

Girl Scouts donate eyeglasses
Girl Scout Troop 503 visited the Lions Club's bi-monthly meeting last week to donate about 80 pairs of gently used eyeglasses collected as a service project over the past few months. Troop 503 consists of Brownie Scouts, juniors and cadets.

Entertainment Schedule

Court date June 15; both sides cry 'Fore!'
Ashland Capital is still involved in a lawsuit with Utilities Inc. over a tripartite agreement to provide water to Willow Creek Golf Course, which in turn provides water to Lakeview Executive Golf Course.

In the Service

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 $11 million.

Community assistance

WILD AND SCENIC FOREVER: Desert and jungle along the canyon
TECOPA, Calif. -- We were in the desert, then we were in the jungle, or so it seemed as the reeds grew over us and we slopped through the occasional seep of fresh water.

Pahrump Steel license revoked
A steel reinforcing and erection license for Steel Structures and Supply Inc. dba Pahrump Steel was revoked by the Nevada State Contractors Board last Wednesday.

Sheriff's Report
The following information was provided by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent:

Crime Corner

State notices local recycler
Terry Dickerson says she may not have the most glamorous or best smelling job around, but it suits her.

Achievement

Little Raven ideal for Afghanistan operations
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- In Norse mythology, the all-father Odin was a warrior god who ancient warriors beseeched for victory and protection in battle.

Support meetings

Community Calendar

Red Ribbon Week to Oct. 31
Nevadans will join others across the nation to raise awareness about drugs and encourage healthy choices by celebrating National Red Ribbon Week through Oct. 31.

Correction
A release from an unidentified source resulted in the incorrect news in the Oct. 23 issue that Henry "Todd" Smith had passed away.

PHOTO: PUMPKIN PAINTING

IN BRIEF

Obituaries