Motorcyclist strikes SR160 guardrail, dies

A 24-year-old man from Las Vegas was killed Sunday evening following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on State Route 160 in the area of Mountain Springs.

Community Calendar

Bible study — 7 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, Highway 160 and Fehrs Way. Classes for all ages.

Support Meetings

• 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mystical Healing, 1230 S. Loop Road. For information call Jerry at 727-4531.

California lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $15 million.

State secrets more than meet the eye when officials leak them

During the various battles over Wikileaks and Edward Snowden, there have been frequent references to a previous dispute involving the Pentagon Papers. Since it has been more than 40 years since those papers were disclosed, I thought it might be useful for those born after 1971 to know what came out of the Pentagon Papers fight.

V-ball coach likes new schedule, excited for start

Trojans Volleyball Coach Jill Harris realized last year her team was only as good as those they played. This year, with this in mind she worked hard during the spring to play as many good teams she could find.

Cross-country champ ready to run

Stefanie Thelaner continues to be one of the top cross-country runners for the Trojans.

Coach has little say in 2013 schedule

The 2013 football schedule is out. The Trojans face the same opponents in league play. The only thing that changes is whether or not they play at home or away.

New surgical knife can instantly detect cancer

An experimental surgical knife can help surgeons make sure they’ve removed all the cancerous tissue, doctors reported Wednesday. Surgeons typically use knives that heat tissue as they cut, producing a sharp-smelling smoke. The new knife analyzes the smoke and can instantly signal whether the tissue is cancerous or healthy.

Rescued pit bull finds a forever home

When so many animals landing in rescues end up unadoptable, it’s nice to hear a story with a happy ending.

Entertainment Schedule

• Derek Jordan, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Off 160 Coffee House, 1330 S. Highway 160, 764-1197.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

KNYE live for donation drive

Karen Jackson of KNYE-Radio will be holding a live broadcast from Wulfy’s seeking donations for the Carpenter One fire clean-up crews.

DVNP celebrates the heat from inside visitor center

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — The Furnace Creek Visitor Center Auditorium was filled with weather enthusiasts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the hottest day ever recorded on July 10, 1913. The 134-degree day was penned by Oscar Denton, who took the reading amidst birds falling dead from the sky because of the heat.

Don’t get sick before you take a break

The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. (RSVP) continues its series of quarterly training sessions for Respite Program volunteers and invites members of the community to join. Family caregivers are especially encouraged to attend this important and informative free training session. Featured speakers include Susan Gulas. R.N., Coordinator for the American Parkinsons Disease Association and others.

Community Calendar

VFW donation dinner — 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 10054, Homestead Road, $6. Open to the public.

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 $34 million.

Local attorney sues county over pet ordinance

A local attorney has filed a complaint against Nye County and its animal control department after she said she was intimidated and harassed by one of the agency’s officers over a county ordinance enacted last year limiting the number of dogs and cats a homeowner can have without a permit.

Woman who set fire to home arrested, charged and released

The former owner of a local horse rescue was arrested this week on charges of animal cruelty and first degree arson after she allegedly set her foreclosed home on fire, killing 17 of her pets.

Tourism board gets $340,000 to market town

The Pahrump Tourism and Convention Council will embark on a number of different projects to promote tourism in the area thanks to the Pahrump Town Board.

Environmental jobs training classes begin July 23

Thanks to a grant awarded to Nye County by the Environmental Protection Agency and administrated by the Nye Communities Coalition Training Program, no-cost environmental jobs training classes are being offered beginning with orientation on July 23 at the coalition campus, 1021 E. Wilson Road.

DA Reports

• Kenneth Edward Baltutat was charged on July 4 with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Crime Corner

Two men were arrested last week after one of them reportedly tried to start a fight with a homeowner on Pluto Street by throwing a shoe through his window.

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