It seems to me that this meeting was called in hopes that a few people would show up. … I think it was a setup. You are trying to keep the people out while you people try to appoint a friend. … Do you think no one would find out Mr. Dolan? Your buddy Susan Holecheck? I think you should recuse yourself from voting.”
WASHINGTON — Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi knows neither Thomas Jefferson’s advice that “great innovations should not be forced on slender majorities” nor the description of Martin Van Buren as a politician who “rowed to his object with muffled oars.” Having won just 52 percent of the vote, Morsi pursued his objective — putting Egypt irrevocably on a path away from secular politics and social modernity — noisily and imprudently.
Valley Electric board, management and staff get a big “job well done” for the electric service provided during the past heat wave.
After months of planning and preparing, which led to a week of entertaining a big crowd of family and friends, it ended. In a whirlwind of chaos, it all unraveled as planned. Then, everything slipped back to its normal state of being.
The second annual Sam Stringer Memorial race will be July 20 at the Pahrump Valley Speedway.
Mark Matyazic runs Badwater because he believes it’s the hardest run in the world. To him, there is no other race like it on Earth.
The AdventureCorps Badwater Ultra-marathon brings close to 100 racers each year to run 135 miles through Death Valley, the hottest place on Earth.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
This weekend’s calendar is full with offerings such as a music performance at Sanders Winery, a movie on the inflatable screen in the park, an arts and crafts show at the Nugget and more.
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.
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.
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.
Chad Goins, a Pahrump resident, has qualified as a “Championship” Agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding overall performance.
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.
VFW donation dinner — 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 10054, Homestead Road, $6. Open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town board members were slated to discuss the latest developments on “Adventure Springs” during last night’s regular board meeting.
Valley Electric Association might be on a roll.
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.
