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After 25 years, an empire of junk in Pahrump is being sold

After 25 years, Smitty, the owner of a local salvage yard, says he’s ready to call it quits. You might know him from his blunt classifieds in the Pahrump Valley Times that advertise the parts, machinery and other fixer-uppers he’s sold over the decades.

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Vegas to Reno race gets town’s blessing

BEATTY — Casey Folks, Director of Best in the Desert off-road racing, secured the blessing of the Beatty Town Advisory Board at its July 8 meeting for the 18th Annual Vegas to Reno race.

Crime Corner

One woman was arrested this week after she allegedly lied to police about a bank teller refusing to give her money she had withdrawn from her account.

Celebrities try to buck odds at poker world series

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Each summer, actors and athletes who are stars in their own right compete alongside professional gamblers and wannabes for the world’s biggest poker prize.

Nevada Digest

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southern Nevada Health District says a person diagnosed with West Nile virus this summer has died.

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It seems to me that this meeting was called in hopes that a few people would show up. … I think it was a setup. You are trying to keep the people out while you people try to appoint a friend. … Do you think no one would find out Mr. Dolan? Your buddy Susan Holecheck? I think you should recuse yourself from voting.”

This week in Sports

I had an out-of-body experience last year at Badwater. I can’t explain where I go, it is definitely out of body. You go somewhere else and it’s nowhere near the race. There are times I lost track of time, place and distance.”

In Brief

Kammi Foote, Inyo County Clerk, announces that the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), has scheduled free webinar training for local general purpose committees, political party committees, local office holders and candidates/treasurers.

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A benefit for Huvs N Pawz Animal Rescue will be held at the Maverick Saloon from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on August 17.

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The Shadow Mountain Quilters and PAC announce the 2014 Quilt and Fiber Arts Show will be held Feb. 21-23, with the theme “Walk on the Wild Side,” at the Pahrump Event Center (the former Skate Zone,) located at 1261 E. Calvada.

Obituaries

St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal Church and the NyE Communities Coalition are sponsoring free swimming days for the community at the Pahrump Town Pool on July 14 and August 11, from noon to 7 p.m.

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