BASEBALL Trojans drop extra-inning game

The Pahrump American Legion Trojans have less than 10 games to go in the season. The team is 14-5 and sits in fourth place. They lost to Desert Oasis last night in extra innings, 7-6.

This week in Sports

I had an out-of-body experience last year at Badwater. I can’t explain where I go, it is definitely out of body. You go somewhere else and it’s nowhere near the race. There are times I lost track of time, place and distance.”

In Brief

Kammi Foote, Inyo County Clerk, announces that the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), has scheduled free webinar training for local general purpose committees, political party committees, local office holders and candidates/treasurers.

movie maker Local film producer finishes horror flick

Local resident and part-time filmmaker James Horton and his two-year filmmaking experience ended as he closed the shooting of his horror movie, “Do Not Disturb” recently. The long editing process is now before him.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

In Brief

A benefit for Huvs N Pawz Animal Rescue will be held at the Maverick Saloon from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on August 17.

Civil Air Patrol recruits for local squadron

By October, the Pahrump Southern Nye County’s Search and Rescue (SNCSAR) organization will be noted for the first-ever Civil Air Patrol Squadron in this part of Nevada.

PV firefighters award scholarships

In June, the Pahrump Valley Professional Fire Fighters presented two graduating high school students each with a $500 scholarship. These education-based donations are part of an annual effort for the firefighters to further education in their community.

Farmer’s Insurance recognizes local agent

Chad Goins, a Pahrump resident, has qualified as a “Championship” Agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding overall performance.

In Brief

The Shadow Mountain Quilters and PAC announce the 2014 Quilt and Fiber Arts Show will be held Feb. 21-23, with the theme “Walk on the Wild Side,” at the Pahrump Event Center (the former Skate Zone,) located at 1261 E. Calvada.

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 $31 million.

Obituaries

St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal Church and the NyE Communities Coalition are sponsoring free swimming days for the community at the Pahrump Town Pool on July 14 and August 11, from noon to 7 p.m.

Police uncover suspected DVD pirating operation

A local couple is saying the DVDs seized from their home this week as part of an investigation into what police believe is a pirating operation, were actually legally held, uncopyrighted old black-and-white westerns they were selling to collectors to fund the a man’s cancer treatment.

Special meeting ends with no manager

Pahrump Town Board members this week will again attempt to replace out-going Town Manager Bill Kohbarger, whose final day on the job is Friday.

Carpenter wildfire burns 20,000 acres

The wildfire that began in Carpenter Canyon last week grew to 19,757 acres by Tuesday as firefighters battled dry, hot conditions in their effort to contain the blaze.

Contour report suggests town should incorporate

Town board members were slated to discuss the latest developments on “Adventure Springs” during last night’s regular board meeting.

Utilities Inc. offering water bill credits

Utilities Inc. is willing to give customers credit on their water bill as part of a water conservation plan that went into effect on March 19.

Stagestop owners reopen restaurant

Now that Blagg Road has reopened to traffic and re-established use of a main north-south artery through town, the Stagestop Lounge and Casino has reopened the restaurant space in the rear of the building.

Father, son ready to fight wildfire side by side

As more than 800 firefighters continue to battle the Carpenter One wildfire in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, other crew members are biding their time at Petrack Park waiting for their opportunity to traverse the rugged terrain.

Car fire doused before it could spread

Firefighters were able to stop a vehicle fire this week before it touched off an even bigger blaze after it reportedly caught fire in-between a residence and carport on the owner’s property.

Community Calendar

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

Obituaries

The women’s-self defense classes begin its sixth year with Homeland Heroes Inc. sponsorship and the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, which began in March of 2007, after a rape and two attacks took place in Pahrump.

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 $29 million.

Man arrested after bizarre behavior with a wheelchair

One man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 4 after he was allegedly caught alternating between driving an electric wheelchair up and down a local roadway and hiding it in the bushes, while possibly high on methamphetamine.

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