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Stopping the Christmas countdown meltdown

You know what happens five days before Christmas? We panic, we whip the credit cards out just to be sure everyone has enough gifts to open. The budgets we set go out the window. The stress turns us into crazy, cranky people and by the big day we’re exhausted and not very Christmassy at all. If you’re feeling like you’re circling the drain, take a breath and let me help get you on back on track. There is still time to have a peaceful Christmas. You just need to take a few minutes to make a plan that will save you money, time and your sanity.

Death Valley hosts bird count

This year the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for Death Valley National Park will take place Jan. 4. People can experience the diversity of habitats and birds in the Death Valley/Furnace Creek area.

Credit cards: Read the small print

If you ask 10 businesses to define fraud, you’ll get 10 different answers. While they might be similar in a general sense, the reality is the parameters get tweaked — depending entirely on if you are a fraud-ee or the fraud-or.

Young Eagles Soar

Anthony Jaynes/Special to the Pahrump Valley Times

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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 $50 million.

Silver Tappers ring in holiday season with annual benefit

Two performances of the Silver Tappers 23rd Annual Christmas Benefit Show were held Sunday evening at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino showroom. The event raised more than $3,800 for local charities.

SPORTMAN’S QUEST: From the Village to the Queen

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Over the next several weeks, in celebration of Dan Simmons’ new book, a collection of his Sportsman’s Quest columns, the PVT will be running previously published pieces authored by Dan. For more information about his book, check out the bottom of this column.

Be a thoughtful Diva and bring a hostess gift

We all know how much work goes into planning a gathering so try to find a thoughtful gift that’s meant for the host/hostess as a personal thank you and not something to be consumed at the party.

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 $47 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Dec. 16 – Dec. 20

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