Lessons from the Abbey

WASHINGTON — Many “Downton Abbey” watchers are nostalgia gluttons who grieved when Lord Grantham lost his fortune in Canadian railroad shares.

Hey, can you count to ten on your fingers?

Another week in sports is gone and we have just 29 Sundays left until another football season starts. Not that I am counting — or anything.

VEA may face large fines over NNSS work

Valley Electric Association was ordered to appear at a show cause hearing by the Public Utilities Commission on why the cooperative shouldn’t be fined up to $63,000 for starting construction on the Nevada National Security Site innovation project before the PUC granted final approval.

Christian Academy competes in international spelling bee

The Community Christian Academy sent 16 kids to Lake Mead Christian Academy for the annual Association for Christian schools International Spelling Bee.

Muckers clinch fifth place seed in playoffs

Last Friday the Tonopah Muckers men’s basketball team traveled to Las Vegas to face the Adelson School Lions, leader of the Division 4 Southern League, and lost 67-45.

Mountain Falls Ladies Golf Association honors two of its own

President of the Mountain Falls Ladies Golf Association, Dee Trimble, gathered her association last Friday to present two lifetime achievement awards to Lucille Koenig and Jonna West.

Cannabis cup organizers clear another hurdle

Organizers of the tentatively scheduled High Desert Cup Music Festival and Cannabis Expo cleared another hurdle this week to hold the event at Petrack Park this April.

Hafen aide arrested on abuse charges

Police arrested a 59-year-old teacher’s aide Tuesday after two Hafen Elementary School students complained that she used physical force on them.

Reduction of area planning zone opposed

The planning department is recommending against reducing the size of the Pahrump Regional Planning District, when it comes up to a vote by the Nye County Commission Tuesday.

Making Valentine’s Day special doesn’t have to cost a dime

Just in case it slipped your mind, today is Valentine’s Day. I won’t tell anyone if you forgot. Of course, you could head to the store and drop some cash on the usual flowers, jewelry and chocolate, nothing wrong with that. But I prefer to think of it as an opportunity to tell those we love that we will love them always and forever and that doesn’t need to cost a dime. Once again, creativity comes to the rescue! Here are some romantic, fun and yet frugal (and some free) ways to aim Cupid’s dart at your target’s heart.

Organ concert sells out quickly

If you have never had the opportunity to hear a historic theatre pipe organ, here is your chance.

The Help Exchange benefits travelers and hosts

veryone has dreams, and for those who think being able to travel the world would be the ultimate experience, there is a way to live the dream and do it inexpensively.

Valentine’s Day fundraiser held by animal shelter

When commissioners met Jan. 21, they approved privatizing the Nye County Animal Shelter and granted a contract for $225,000 to the sole bidder, Susan Cronin, owner of Tails End.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man arrested smuggling computer in his pants

Longtime facilities manager out of job

Controversial Nye County Facilities Manager Bob Jones’ last day on the job was Feb. 11 and his last day of employment with the county is Feb. 25, Human Resources Manager Danelle Shamrell confirmed Thursday.

County mulls marijuana zoning

Nye County commissioners will consider a bill that would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries, but allow conditional use permits for cultivation, during the 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting next week.

Not guilty verdict sends child victim to hospital

The distraught young accuser at the center of a 2013 child molestation case had to be transported to the local hospital Thursday afternoon after learning a jury had found her alleged attacker not guilty.

Former PVHS athletic director honored by NIAAA

A former Pahrump Valley High School athletic director was honored in December with a distinguished service award from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for his service to the Southern Nevada community.

RPC suggests easing rules on guest residences

Amputee Kevin Simpson Sr. sat in his wheelchair Wednesday evening waiting for the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission to recommend changes to Nye County Code that will allow his son to build him a guest cottage behind his home at 3941 N. Blagg Rd.

Trojans wrestlers triumph over Sierra Vista, Valley and Western

LAS VEGAS — On Feb. 5 the Trojans Wrestling team faced Sierra Vista, Valley and Western High Schools on Sierra’s home mat. Trojans Coach Craig Rieger was very pleased with the wrestlers’ performance. The Trojans came out on top with team scores of Pahrump vs Sierra Vista 65-6; Pahrump vs Western 63-13; and Pahrump vs Valley 72-7. The tourney was a non-conference meet and was a good warm-up for the team before regionals, which start today.

Attorney warns town could face lawsuit over Kingdom deal

Town attorney Bret Meich disclosed in no uncertain terms on Tuesday evening that the Town of Pahrump has no legal authority to annex or de-annex property.

Fireworks bill, wild horses on county agenda

Amendments to the Nye County Code to provide for medical marijuana establishments and reducing the boundaries of the Pahrump Regional Planning District aren’t the only items of importance when Nye County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the commissioner’s chambers, 2160 E. Calvada Blvd. in Pahrump.

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 $19 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Feb. 17 – Feb. 21

Board asks staff to shop for new Bob Ruud signage

It remains to be seen whether the Bob Ruud Community Center marquee will be replaced with a new digital design later this year.

National parks offer free entry for Presidents Day weekend

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — To celebrate the connections between national leaders and national parks, all 401 National Park Service sites will have free admission during Presidents Day weekend, February 15-17. It is a wonderful time of year to visit Death Valley National Park, with its warm temperatures and promise of spring flowers.

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