Senior News, March 11

Pahrump Senior Center

HEE: There is a clear and present danger

We are at a crossroads in time. Yes, time is running out. There is a clear and present danger in our community and all over America and we have to fix it before our kids grow up.

When cotton ruled the area

Editor’s Note: On Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m., Mark Williams, son of former Pahrump Ranch owner Walt Williams, will discuss the history of the cotton gin in Pahrump at the Pahrump Valley Museum. The following is background to that talk.

Day Trips: Carlsbad offers ocean and many outdoor activities

Carlsbad, California is a destination in itself, especially for those who love the ocean, yet the surrounding area also offers a wealth of other outdoor activities. Even if you stay several days, you can do something different every day, making this a great place for a well-rounded getaway.

Meet your new favorite St. Patrick’s Day sandwich

What’s not to love about St. Patrick’s Day? The wearing o’ the green, leprechaun pinches, and green food coloring in everything from breakfast to beer.

Letters to the editor

Shopping in a cemetery – really? That’s pretty low

Country store finds success at valley’s edge

Business has been booming at the Valleys Edge Country Store since opening in November 2014 by co-owners Cary Jubinsky and her brother, Kevin Coleman.

This Week In Sports

Pahrump Valley Speedway results:

Trojans baseball gets underway this weekend

The Trojans baseball team has some big questions to start the season. This year they return with some promising pitchers but need to fill some big shoes in the run-generating department.

Groomingdale’s pet grooming business vandalized overnight

The moment Pahrump business owner Sami Drain arrived at her Groomingdale’s pet grooming shop along Charleston Park Avenue on Tuesday morning, she sensed something was not right.

Crime Corner

Pahrump man arrested after search allegedly turns up possession of guns, drugs

Weekend service calls keep fire crews busy

A series of service calls made for another busy weekend for Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue crews.

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 $8 million.

New Nugget sign annoying valley drivers

The Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino unveiled its updated sign last week, which included an updated video board used to promote events and specials at the hotel and casino. Although those deals displayed on the sign are valuable to residents, some aren’t too happy with the new technology.

National Weather Service looking for weather spotters

When dealing with rural areas, the National Weather Service does not have all the technology staff in place to accurately report the weather on their own in towns outside of major cities.

Pahrump Utility Company debunks water myths

During the session that was put on for Pahrump Utility Company, Inc. customers, the company’s officials sought to debunk several water myths and urged those in attendance to work on water conservation.

First candidates file for county offices

Several candidates filed for Nye County offices ahead of the primary election in June.

Officials order Pahrump resident to clean yard

What was meant to be an artful display in one of Pahrump’s front yards turned into a nuisance, but the owner of the property said it had been never been his intention.

School Menu, March 14-18

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 14 – March 18:

Beatty VFW holds fundraiser

Beatty shooters head down to the shooting range. VFW Post 12108 is seeking out the town’s best shooters for a contest on March 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Long time golfer hits first hole-in-one

Clarence Jones hit his first hole-in-one at Mountain Falls Golf Course on hole eight, on February 20. It was a 142-yard shot on a par three hole.

SMITH: Why we insist on open government

In an age when government leaks, classified e-mails and court orders to unlock phones seem to make the news daily, it’s worth remembering why we insist on open and transparent government.