The year in sports in review, part I

This year, more than others, is about change in people rather than events. Sure, there were some events worth mentioning, but for the most part, 2016 was a year of people coming and going more than anything else. The PVT looks at 2016 sports in two parts, with the second part coming out in Friday’s issue.

Demand outpaces supply for Christmas dinners

More than 1,000 meals were prepared and served for the NyE Communities Coalition’s annual free Christmas dinner on Sunday as volunteer servers kept the meals flowing to a packed house. Approximately 500 of the meals were used for homebound deliveries. The coalition had to purchase 19 additional meals from Denny’s to feed all the home requests from seniors.

Energy secretary nominee Rick Perry mum on Yucca Mountain

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick as energy secretary, Rick Perry, is not saying whether he intends to push for a revival of plans to entomb the nation’s highly radioactive waste at Nevada’s Yucca Mountain.

Myers: Guinn center reports need work

The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is a research organization that works to inform the public on issues that confront the state. It is relatively new, and 2016 was the first election in which it had a prominent role. Much of its work was useful. It could have been better.

Letter: Try plant-based meats for New Year’s resolution

The coming New Year’s resolution should be pretty obvious, particularly when it comes to diet: 2017 will go down in history as the year when plant-based meats have revolutionized the food industry.

Plans for area’s largest commercial development delayed, again

The largest proposed commercial subdivision in Pahrump was dealt another setback recently when Pahrump Regional Planning Commission members denied a request for a Tentative Commercial Subdivision application.

Longtime Rebel gas station changes name

A brand new look arrived this month for a longtime Pahrump business.

Beatty sweeps three games at Round Mountain tournament

The Beatty boys basketball team is off to a strong start this year, taking three games at the Round Mountain tourney last weekend. They beat Carlin 59-47, Eureka 57-46, and Round Mountain 59-58.

Lady Trojans win with layup in final seconds

The Lady Trojans basketball team edged Boulder City in the final seconds of the road game 27-26 in a non-league win.

This week in sports

Gary J. Miller is a senior Pahrump weightlifter who has 48 world records at that level and for his age group. At the end of November, he set some of those records at the age of 65. He competes in the 146-pound division.

Residents warned about mountain lions active in town

Recent mountain lion sightings have prompted the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control to issue a warning to residents on the north and south end of the valley.

District Attorney’s report • Dec. 23

The public information below was provided by the Nye County District Attorney’s office.

Pahrump museum receives Nevada Tourism grant

Pahrump Historical Museum Director Marilyn Davis received some good news this week.

Moped owners have until Jan. 1 to register vehicles

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Nevada Highway Patrol want to remind moped owners that time is running out to register their mopeds before enforcement is set to begin.

The gift of golf without the drive to Vegas

It’s Friday, there is one day left of shopping before Santa’s big day and you don’t have that present for the golfer in the family. Of course, there is always driving into Las Vegas and braving the traffic with all the other shoppers that don’t have a clue of what to buy. Or, you can simply drive out to the Mountain Falls pro shop for that golfer.

Hee: Christmas spirit is alive and well in Pahrump

I never thought I would say this, but a Dallas Cowboys player epitomized the Christmas spirit when he jumped into a Salvation Army kettle.

Trojans get new assistant boys basketball coach

James Taylor is the newest assistant boys basketball coach with the Trojans this year. The 29-year-old came to Pahrump from his home state of Utah to continue coaching.

Concerns raised about future of Central Nevada Museum

TONOPAH – Funding concerns are being expressed about the Central Nevada Museum’s future, prompting the museum to look at additional non-government funding options.

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