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Regular readers know from time to time I just can’t resist messing around with words and phrases. When I first read AUSA, my mind saw “Hey You, SA" hence the above headline. (Well, I thought it was clever!) Moving on, the number of legitimate organizations helping veterans has expanded in Nevada during the last 20 years. It seems that not any one such group can offer a full … [Read more...] about Not ‘hey you’ – It’s ‘AU’ SA!
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Rise in dangerous OHV youth activity
Little to no enforcement of OHV regulations and Nevada state law has turned parts of Moapa Valley into a daily safety crisis. Our town has always been a quiet refuge for families seeking a slower, simpler way of life. Many of us grew up here and choose to remain here because of that peace and safety. For years, residents stayed quiet out of respect for neighbors and a desire … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Rise in dangerous OHV youth activity
Letter to the Editor: Give 20 Minutes for our schools
The Clark County School District has launched a study to define a future facilities master plan for the CCSD. As part of that study, it recently released Survey #2 to get input on three possible options regarding the future of our Moapa Valley school facilities. Option A is to essentially keep our schools the way they are right now. Option B is to add capacity at Grant Bowler … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Give 20 Minutes for our schools
Letter to the Editor: CCSD undertakes educational challenge
Those who attended the Clark County School District’s listening sessions on April 16 in Moapa Valley or on April 22 in Virgin Valley may have left with doubts about their own learning abilities. It certainly is an educational challenge to absorb and understand the huge amount of information proffered at those meetings and in the draft report released last month. Not only is the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: CCSD undertakes educational challenge
Letter to the Editor: Roughly 100 express concerns over potential closure of Mack Lyon MS
Clark County School District (CCSD) is completing the final input process for Moapa Valley’s school facilities, which includes the potential closure of Mack Lyon Middle School. This process began a year ago in a meeting at the Overton Community Center with consultant CannonDesign. The only thing discussed at that meeting was how CCSD bond funds should be used to improve Moapa … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Roughly 100 express concerns over potential closure of Mack Lyon MS
After you file: Smart money moves for the rest of the year
By March, many local residents are either finishing their taxes or already breathing a small sigh of relief after filing. While tax season often feels like the finish line, it can actually be one of the most useful starting points for better financial decisions in the months ahead. The numbers on a tax return tell a story. They show how income is structured, where money is … [Read more...] about After you file: Smart money moves for the rest of the year
Attention, community members
The Clark County School District has released a “Preliminary Draft” report of options for a new Facilities Master Plan that could lead to school closures in Moapa Valley. The CCSD is sponsoring a Community Forum “Listening Session” to receive comments about the options identified in their report. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at the Moapa Valley High School … [Read more...] about Attention, community members
World-renowned Elton John tribute band comes to Mesquite
Another Saturday night in Mesquite means another tribute band is in town. Kenny Metcalf has the look and voice of a young Elton John, including the custom-made glasses and costumes. Along with his band, The Early Years, he put on a 90-plus minute set on March 28 at the CasaBlanca Showroom that included early 1970s hits from classic Elton John albums like Goodbye, Yellow Brick … [Read more...] about World-renowned Elton John tribute band comes to Mesquite
The Vocal Veteran: Is there a doctor in the house?
By Chuck N. Baker In the song “Good Lovin’” by the Rascals, the singer calls for a doctor by vocalizing “Doctor, doctor, Mr. M.D.” In other words, he calls for a medical professional three times in one sentence. Of course it’s only a song, but in real life veterans in the VA may soon have to actually call for more doctors than one, because there are fewer and fewer M.D.’s … [Read more...] about The Vocal Veteran: Is there a doctor in the house?
The March 3 Lunar Eclipse
As a young teenager, on July 20, 1969, I sat in a neighbor’s crowded living room watching the televised broadcast of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon’s bright powdery surface. Our neighbor invited us to watch the broadcast on his color television, as our family couldn’t afford or was too cheap to buy an expensive color unit. But the color TV proved to be disappointing as … [Read more...] about The March 3 Lunar Eclipse