For the somewhat Internet savvy
For the somewhat Internet savvy
By Leslie Kim “Schemes, Scams & Flimflams”

If you’re a senior citizen who took the plunge and began the painful journey of joining the high tech age — meaning that you have an email address, own a computer (or know your way to the library), and have added words like “google,” “operating system,” and maybe even “Kapersky” to your vocabulary — or — if you’re a young ‘un (my own definition of young ‘un includes anybody under 40 who grew up in the emerging world of technology), I hope to enlighten you a little bit more about what’s really going on out there.

Thieves break into Little League office and run away with dreams
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

Last Tuesday the Pahrump Valley Little League building at Ian Deutch Park was burglarized according to Lou Banuelos, president of the Little League. He said he got the news that the crime had happened while he was on a trip to Elko.

Board hears bold idea in Trout Canyon fix
By Matt Ward Pahrump Valley Times mward@pvtimes.com

The Nye County Water District Governing Board heard a bold idea Monday that could accomplish a number of strategic goals, including providing a permanent water system to nearby Trout Canyon.

PVHS alum graduates Coast Guard Academy
By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times sharris@pvtimes.com

The parents of a Pahrump Valley High School graduate have good reason to be proud of their daughter’s recent accomplishments.

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: Open letter to the community from a town board member
COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: Open letter to the community from a town board member
Dr. Tom Waters Special to the Pahrump Valley Times

As a disclaimer, please understand that I speak only for myself as a Town Board member and will provide accurate information as I see it through my research. All information is reviewed by several entities to ensure there are no NRS violations.

Las Vegas man arrested in Calif. selling illegal fireworks to minors
By Matt Ward Pahrump Valley Times mward@pvtimes.com

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — Police in Southern California seized 500 pounds of illegal fireworks and arrested a 51-year-old man after he was caught selling the contraband to minors in a liquor store parking lot, according to a report in Saturday’s Orange County Register.

Journey of Hope cyclists roll through town on cross-country trek
By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times sharris@pvtimes.com

For nearly 40 years the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has made an annual cross-country journey supporting individuals with disabilities. This year is no exception.

Local club soccer team going to nationals
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

Players 96 girls soccer club 18 and under, coached by Joe Sladek won the 2014 U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV Championship tournament, which included 13 states.

WCSS on the verge of disappearing
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

There is a sweeping change at the dirt tracks in California and it has made its way to the Pahrump Valley Speedway. This year there has been a big switch from International Motor Contest Association West Coast Super Stocks to the IMCA Modifieds and there may be a possibility the IMCA WCSS might be disbanded next season.

It’s official, Holiday Inn Express expects to open late spring 2015
By Charlene Dean Pahrump Valley Times cdean@pvtimes.com

Although ground work has been underway for a couple of weeks, Holiday Inn Express gave a positive vision for Pahrump’s economy as the official groundbreaking took place yesterday morning.

California Lottery
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 $15 million.

Small business owners save time and money with merchant services
Small business owners save time and money with merchant services
By Charlene Dean Pahrump Valley Times cdean@pvtimes.com

Small businesses have the same problems larger companies do. They have to control inventory, prevent shrinkage, keep track of cash sales versus credit/debit card sales and know what profit margin they have. The process can be time consuming and expensive without technology.

How the nation once worked
How the nation once worked
By Denis Myers “Against The Grain”

Fifty years ago this month Congress enacted the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

NIAA to make small changes in rubric for Division I-A next year
NIAA to make small changes in rubric for Division I-A next year
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association met on June 18 for their summer meeting. Of note, the association decided on a compressed spring schedule for next year. The board met and approved a new spring schedule to take the state championships out of the Memorial Day weekend schedule. Memorial Day interfered this year with the title matches falling on May 23 weekend.

County to receive $3 million in PILT funds
County to receive $3 million in PILT funds
By Matt Ward Pahrump Valley Times mward@pvtimes.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nye County will receive $3,074,855 in federal funds as part of the U.S. Department of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

Sports Corner
Sports Corner
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times

June 7 results at Pahrump Valley Speedway: Coupe: 1st – Mike Belcher #311, 2nd – Mark Daub #88, 3rd – David Belcher #9, 4th – Jeri Patrick #10, 5th – Anthony Broadhead #19; Bomber: 1st – Mike Layne #3, 2nd – Ryan Layne #37, 3rd – Gary Wyatt #65, 4th – Verne Hill #31, 5th – JJ Nunn #33, 6th – John Pietrorazio #1, 7th – Russ Wilson #29, 8th – Arlie Daniel #10; IMCA Modified: 1st – Jason Pike #23, 2nd – Dan Fitzgerald #87N, 3rd – Beau Gott #32, 4th – Mark Allison #5, 5th – Tony Kinkade #59, 6th – Bryan Wulfenstein #29, 7th – Keith Gott #55, 8th – Tommy Kahele #9, 9th – Jon Jensen #8, 10th – Josh Stringer #47, 11th – Rich Horibe #13, 12th – Joe Wabsis #40; Mini Stock: 1st – Sue Smotherman #14, 2nd – April Mitchell #18X, 3rd – Matt Belcher #360, 4th – Dylin Smotherman #21, 5th – Kevin Belcher #311, Dwarf: 1st -Brett Gamble #47X.

Senior News
Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Northern Nye sheriff’s radios going digital in July
Northern Nye sheriff’s radios going digital in July
By Mark Waite Pahrump Valley Times mwaite@pvtimes.com

Nye County sheriff’s deputies in Pahrump, Amargosa Valley and Beatty have now switched from VHF radio frequencies to completely digital radios, the target date to convert radios in Tonopah to digital is July 1, Information Technology Director Milan Dimac told commissioners Tuesday.

Commission partially OKs town fire equipment purchase
Commission partially OKs town fire equipment purchase
By Mark Waite Pahrump Valley Times mwaite@pvtimes.com

Pahrump Town Manager Susan Holecheck was rejected last month on the town’s plan to use its share of a quarter-cent sales tax increase for fire and rescue services, but county commissioners Tuesday signaled a piecemeal approach to such requests, approving $190,000 for a new town pumper truck.

New district schedule kills long-time football tradition
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

Pahrump Valley High School has been going through some changes lately. The Nye County School District announced in October of last year that all Nye County schools will start on Aug. 11 and get out on May 22. These changes according to the district allow the students to complete the semester prior to Christmas. They said research said it was better for the kids to have the semester all finished before Christmas break. (see PVT Oct. 9, 2013)

4-H sends two sharpshooters to nationals in Nebraska
By Vern Hee Pahrump Valley Times vhee@pvtimes.com

Pahrump has team of shooters from the Nye County 4-H Club that will be going to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 24-29.

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