The GREAT Games come to Pahrump and 225 kids

The “GREAT Games” were held in Pahrump at J.G. Johnson Elementary School last week. Each year for the last 17 years GREAT Games has entertained the youth of the valley. During the summer months two Nye County deputies go out and take their anti-gang message on the road. During the games hundreds of kids play, have fun and learn alternative ways to gangs, drugs and violence.

Sheriff attacks zero-based budgeting plan

TONOPAH — Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo Tuesday charged the county commission was violating the separation of powers principle in approving a zero-based budgeting concept requiring closer approval of his spending.

Ghost of Jack Abramoff Dogs Ross Miller’s Campaign

If you want to know how to protect your home from a break-in, consult a burglar. If you want to know how to stop influence peddling and corruption in government, consult America’s most notorious lobbyist.

Democrats duck job of controlling presidents

As part of my job, I am on a lot of political party mailing lists, Republican, Democratic, American Independent, Libertarian. In the case of the American Independents and the Libertarians, they are usually issue messages.

NDOT crews busy clearing roadways after weekend rain

While driving along Highway 160 on Monday, Pahrump Town Board Vice Chair Bill Dolan said his frustrations were flowing like all of the rainwater, mud and debris from the foothills surrounding the valley floor.

Horn pleads not guilty in court appearance

A Nye County Sheriff’s patrol sergeant pleaded not guilty to multiple drug and theft charges in District Court on Friday.

Dozen agencies join forces for Housing Helpdesk

A Housing Helpdesk to assist homeowners and prospective home buyers is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday at the NyE Communities Coalition, 1020 E. Wilson Rd.

Horseshoes: a game where ‘ringers’ are a welcome sight

Pahrump has some serious horseshoe players in the valley. Players play at Petrack Park. The park has six pits that actually have some shade on them, which makes it the only pit in the state with shade. The Pahrump horseshoe players are growing in numbers and just had a National tourney at the park on July 12.

Parents urged to complete bus applications

It’s that time of year again when Nye County School District Transportation Supervisor Cameron McRae’s schedule becomes beyond hectic.

Lady Trojans have something to prove

With a significant portion of the Trojans offense gone, the Trojans are expecting the defense to step up this season. Sydney Sladek was the lead scorer last season with 75 goals and that amounted to 53 percent of the offense. The next best scorer the Trojans had was Paige Chafee, who is a junior and had 12 goals. She is returning. The Trojans hope to replace the talent lost with new talent coming in, but until that new talent has a chance to adjust to new teammates, the veterans on defense will be the glue that holds the team together.

California Lottery

One person matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million.

Borasky wants public vote on drainage plan

TONOPAH — Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky suggested the public be allowed to vote on a Pahrump drainage plan first proposed in 2007.

RV park plans are underway

Construction company owner Rene Morales, a partner in a 213-space recreational vehicle park proposal at 500 S. Leslie St., said it will be a first-class RV resort similar to the one at Lakeside RV &Casino.

Sheldon Feddy leaves PV Auto Plaza

Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza General Manager Sheldon Feddy looked like a content man on Monday.

DA’s Report

• Lisa Elizabeth Johnstone was charged on July 24 with burglary.