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John Gilligan Realtor/Leasing Agent (702) 882-9382 [email protected] Pahrump Life NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018 A word from Our Publisher: Volume 9 • Number 6 In the last issue of Pahrump Life we had an article entitled, “7 Publishers Ron Frazier Marion Frazier Mistakes You May be Making on Facebook”. We forgot to put the Magazine Design Pro Media, LLC author’s information in with the article. The article was written by Creative Director/ Debbie Harris, the Founder and CEO of P IMedia. She also holds a - Graphic Designer Brian K. Shoemake unique master’s in Social Media Compliance and the Law. They are lo Layout & Design Denise D. Fortin Office Manager Marion Frazier cated at 3340 S. Hwy 160, Ste 303. She can be reached at Debbi@ Advertising Sales Dot Ahrens P IMedia.me or 702-720-6560. We apologize for the omission, as we Jim Butler Ron Frazier realize the importance of including it. Public Relations Alice Eychaner At this time of year, there are a lot of special things happening- Editorial Contributors for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many of them are put on by chari Donna Bellina David Bindrup table organizations, either as a means to help those that need a little Christine Butler Bill Carns extra help for the holidays, or as a means to raise funds to support Justin Curnutt others during the year. Please look at the Upcoming Events for the Marion Frazier Brent Leavitt dates and pick the ones you can attend. I know they would appreciate Susannah Morgan Pauline Pavlik your support. AShelley Poerio November 6th is a big day for Nevadans. It’s the day we to the Michael Reiner, M.D. Brenda J. Reynolds polls and vote. Remember, your vote only counts if you exercise it, and Sherry Rhine Dan Schinhofen the future of our nation depends on who we have representing us. Make Brian K. Shoemake your choice count. Kim Simon Dr. Tom Waters All of us at Pahrump Life wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Cover Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Stay safe during the holidays. Dot & Curt Ahrens Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy this issue of Pahrump Cover Photo Brian K. Shoemake Life and feel free to give us some feedback. Ron Frazier, Co-Publisher

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6 Feature Stories 6 �� Christmas Comes But Once a Year 26 �� The Little Log Church in the Valley 30 �� “The Well’s Dry” - West Star Ranch’s fight to eradicate the invasive Salt Cedar 34 �� Here Comes Santa Claus 40 �� Why So Much Anger? 12 42 �� Calling 9-1-1 In This Issue 4 �� A Word from Our Publisher 12 �� Our Veterans, Our Heroes. Pauline Pavlik, US Navy 20 �� Busy Living. Pahrump History Ladies 24 �� Founding Defenders. A Presumption of Innocence 20 36 �� Medical Advice. Managing Your Diabetes 38 �� The Armed American. Can the Second Amendment be Repealed? 44 �� Girl About Town. Lifelong Learning Model is coming the Pahrump; Women Artists of Nye County; Minuetto Music 48 �� Stay Stopped. Sober Living: Recovery Residences 54 �� Insurance 101. Got Health Insurance? Don’t be Scammed 26 56 �� The Art Corner. The Artistic Divas and Dudes 58 �� Healthy Living. Bone Broth & Collagen Health Benefits 62 �� Open for Discussion. Are You Ready? 64 �� Recipe Box. Spaghetti with Sausage 66 �� Wills & Trusts. Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way 68 �� Pets Rule! The Most Important Meal of the Day 70 �� Events & Entertainment. Exciting Events; Desert View Hospital Gives Back 44 74 �� Places of Worship in Pahrump 78 �� Volunteer Connection 81 �� Home Life Real Estate 90 �� Business & Service Directory 98 �� Advertiser Directory

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 5 Christmas Comes but Once a Year By Christine Butler bedroom. It’s white and filled with decorations from the islands. There’s a white angel tree in the master bath, and a tree The last week of October is a hectic displaying Dot’s bracelet collection in time at the Ahrens household. That’s the closet. when Curt and Dot begin their major The dining room is home to a smaller project for the Holiday Season. It’s Curt’s tree with antique teacups and saucers job to bring out all the decorations from hanging from the branches. The living storage and to put up the trees. Then room showcases a large 8 ½ foot tree comes Dot’s responsibilities of doing the decorated with many family mementos. decorating. The library’s unique decorations include Now, this may not sound like a big miniature books and music pieces. deal. Many people put up trees; some Being from Atlanta, it’s only natural decorate more than one. But at the for Dot to have a 7-foot Coca-Cola tree handmade doilies. The other, which is Ahrens home, they decorate 25 trees in her kitchen. On the kitchen bar, you’ll used as Dot’s Mary Kay Business office, and place decorations in every room in find a small tree covered with some of naturally has a 7-foot tree all done up their house. her 4,000 cookie cutter collection. As with Mary Kay products. Dot is a Mary you walk down the hallway, you’ll en- Kay Sales Consultant when she’s not counter a 3-foot, white Elvis tree at one decorating her house. The bathroom off Decorations Galore end and a 4-foot wine paraphernalia that room has a 4-foot pink tree, also in They have trees of every size and the Mary Kay tradition. Curt’s office has shape and in several different colors. tree on the other end. No room goes undecorated. There are a tree filled with model train ornaments Each tree has its own theme and is as trains are one of his passions. decorated accordingly. For example, two guest rooms. One houses a Victorian they put a Hawaiian tree in their master tree complete with Dot’s grandmother’s - Photos by Brian K. Shoemake 6 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 The large bathroom in the main part of the house has a 3-foot tree with miniature cologne and perfume bottles. Dot says when she turns on these tree lights, the room smells like heaven. And don’t forget the snowman tree in the bar and the cowboy tree in the laundry room. The Combining of Two Collections When they moved into the house which was built by Curt, the intent was to have Christmas lights in every window facing the street. That meant the garage also must have decorations in the windows. Curt is in charge of the two garage trees decorated with miniature tools, nuts and bolts, and all things garage-like. Decorating outside is a bit more of a

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 7 challenge. Due to potential winds, the decorating. It was a very special time trees could end up in the pool if not se- for their family. If they had nothing else, cured properly. The decorations must be they would always have Christmas. Dot tightly fastened as well. would tell her dad, when she grew up Three of the outdoor trees are dressed and started working, she would buy the in red bows and balls. Two more are Christmas decorations. decorated with “anything and every- Unfortunately, Dot’s father was killed thing.” There are two palms with large in a tractor accident when she was only unbreakable plastic decorations. Even 16. But she and her mom continued the the two homemade barbed wire cacti family tradition of celebrating Christmas look festive dressed in lights. in a big way. It was always their favorite In addition to all of the trees, there is Holiday of the year. Her first husband passed away in an abundance of nutcrackers and San- In 1974, Dot began buying decora- 1983. As her mother aged, Dot took tas. Together, Curt and Dot have 111 tions. She went to Rich’s department early retirement so that she could care nutcrackers, and over 50 Santa Clauses store in Atlanta where they had beautiful for her. She lived to be 94. dispersed throughout the house. holiday trimmings. She spent her entire Curt also worked for Delta Airlines, first paycheck there. but in Los Angeles. He was a manager She was working for Delta Airlines in the Material Services Department. Why Such an in the tax department. She soon dis- He moved to Pahrump when he retired. Addiction to Christmas covered she could make more money After his wife died, he reconnected with working outside, so she transferred to Dot in Atlanta. They had met through Decorations? loading and unloading planes. She was Dot says she grew up on a farm and their work at Delta and had known each with Delta for 23 years and was the first other for a long time. every Christmas, her father would go woman to work outside. outside and chop down a tree for

8 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 well. So, when Dot moved to Pahrump them over 200 hours working together. with a 24-foot U-Haul truck, half filled Every night from Thanksgiving to Christ- with her collections, Curt didn’t bat an mas is booked with some kind of event. How They Came to eye. He welcomed them, and together This year the Humane Society will offer Pahrump they combined their collections and en- tickets for a tour. All proceeds go to help Their relationship was a long distance joy celebrating together. Dot says, “I care for the animals. one for a while. He wanted her to come consider myself so lucky because I’m Decorating for the Christmas Holidays to Pahrump. She said she didn’t want married to the love of my life.” Besides, is a labor of love for both Curt and Dot. to move somewhere she couldn’t even who else would help her put up 25 trees, They enjoy working on it together and spell. Now that she lives in Pahrump, she over 100 nutcrackers, and 50 Santas! sharing memories as they place each can’t imagine living anywhere else. They start decorating the last week of item. They enjoy sharing their treasures Curt is also a Christmas fanatic, and October and are usually finished by No- with others as well. he had a collection of decorations as vember 15-20th. She estimates it takes

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 9 10 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 11 Recollection of a WWII Navy Wave By Pauline Pavlick, US Navy (as told to Lili Kivisto) grew up in St. Louis where his parents ran a boarding house. My father was quite bright, but he dropped out of It is an extraordinary person who de- school after the fourth grade at the age cided to move to Nevada at the age of of 14 to go to work in a button factory. 89. But this adjective clearly describes As he explained it, discipline was very Pauline a.k.a. “Polly” Pavlick who moved harsh in the city schools so he deliber- to Pahrump with her niece Lili Kivisto in ately gave the wrong answers to remain order to be closer to other relatives. This in the same grade. He enjoyed reading is not the first time Polly sought out new Shakespeare and going to stage plays. challenges. In December 1943 Polly He saw most of the leading performers joined The United States Naval Reserve, of the day. My mother worked in her Polly in uniform better known as the WAVES (Women Uncle’s general store and liked to take citement when she received a wire from Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Ser- part in local amateur theater produc- him “I RENTED A HOUSE!” I was born vice). This was the World War II wom- tions. They were childhood friends and there in April 1921. As a child, I did not en’s branch of the United States Naval grew up to marry in 1909. On their like playing with dolls much since I pre- Reserve. It was established on 21 July wedding trip to Niagara Fall, the con- ferred stuffed animals and pets. I did 1942 by the U.S. Congress and signed ductor gave them a lucky new 1909 like to go outside to play stickball with into law by President Franklin D. Roos- San Francisco penny which the family the children in the neighborhood. I cap- evelt on 30 July 1942. Polly was one kept for many years. (It is one of the rar- tained one of the teams, and my friend of the 84,000 women who would serve est coins in the world). Whitey captained the other. In 1925, as a Navy WAVE. This would be about My mother and father rented a house my baby brother Jim was born at home. 2.5% of the American Navy’s total per- in St. Louis, near to his parents and sister My mother had thoroughly embraced sonnel end-strength during World War and brothers. A skilled machinist, my fa- the modern inventions of the era, enjoy- II. Today at 97, she is one of the oldest ther found work in local factories. My ing the movies that were full of running, veterans in Nevada. This is her story as mother loved to wheel her first two ba- chasing and escapes. The family had told to her niece Lili. bies in Shaw’s garden, a park famous one of the first Crystal radio sets and ev- My parents, Mamie and Floyd Pav- for its rose bushes. When an economic eryone sat around at night taking turns lick, were born in Missouri. My mother slump hit St. Louis after World War I, my listening to it using a single earphone. grew up in Fredericktown, a town in the father went to Detroit to try to find work in When Jim was born, she insisted on get- Ozarks, where her father (my grandfa- the new automobile industry. My oldest ther) ran a lumber mill. My father Floyd sister Mary remembers our mother’s ex- - Photos courtesy of Pauline Pavlick 12 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 ting another earphone so that she would brother Lawrence. not miss a minute of her favorite show A very special person in our lives was “Sam and Henry,” (which later became Grandpa John. A widower, he lived in “Amos and Andy.) a room upstairs. According to my sister Jim became my special confidant and Mary, he was very self-sufficient, doing pal. In our family, the six children natu- all of his own cooking, cleaning and car- rally seemed to pair off. When I was in ing for his clothes. He even bought a school, my older sisters Mary and Rita toy sewing machine and taught himself were joyfully piling in cars with their to sew so that he could make his own friends for outings to the beach or picnics ruffled shirts. He was a very handsome in the park. Mary graduated in 1929 man with a full head of dark hair that and both she and Rita soon secured never turned gray and he looked much Fellow Waves jobs at a local creamery. Harry and younger than his real age. Once the Joe were in high school. They helped foreman at the factory where he and my were going together. Of course, we support the family by caddying at a lo- dad worked asked dad, “Is this your fa- knew and we were delighted. My par- cal golf course after school, during va- ther?” Dad said yes. “That’s strange,” ents and brothers quickly rounded up cations, and on weekends. Harry was the foreman said, “because on his appli- furniture for their new apartment. On the quiet studious one, but Joe was the cation he said he was only three years Monday morning my sister Mary, who older than you.” When he was laid off usually met Rita for their morning break, from his job in his late seventies, he took noticed that Rita had not come into work advantage of the City of Detroit’s offer that morning. She sent our brother Joe to set up an apple stand. His stand was over to Rita’s new apartment and he located near the major corner of Wood- found her lying on the floor. Her appen- ward and Griswold and he soon had dix had burst. Penicillin was not readily enough customers to help my mother available then so there was nothing the with school expenses and to send mon- hospital could do as the poison spread ey home to relatives in Missouri. When through her system. She died two days my sister Mary recalled our grandfa- later. That winter our grandfather be- ther, she always mentioned his patience. came weak and took to his bed. My Each morning he rose early to rub cam- brother Harry took a semester off from school to nurse him. He died peacefully Pauline proudly sits with her Quilt of phor on a crippled foot, wrap it in ban- Honor and a Rose. dages, and ease it into a special shoe. in his sleep. We were hardly over these I remember him as a sweet and gentle events when my little brother Jim devel- one with a sense of fun. He taught our person who spoiled both children and poodles tricks such as “sit up” or “roll pets. He always had chocolate in his over” and even taught Lindy how to ride pocket for a hungry grandchild and he a bike. He gave everyone nicknames. could always be relied on to fix a stuffed Our male cat was named “Lily.” Harry animal or broken doll. was “Hen” and I was “Tweed.” The When the Depression hit in 1929, it family had many outings together. In the did not affect the family much at first. My summer our parents took us swimming mother had received a small legacy from and in the winter a neighbor froze his her father and she used this as a down yard for an ice skating rink. We always payment for a brick house on Roselawn, had toys, skates, sleds, and bikes (even on the outskirts of Detroit. What fun we if they had to be bought second hand at had piling into the car each night to see the Salvation Army). My father drove a how much the house was progressing Model T and all eight of us enjoyed pil- each day. In 1933 my 21-year-old sis- ing into it for Sunday drives. Each sum- ter Rita eloped with her boyfriend John mer we drove to Missouri. Later on, we Sink to Ohio one weekend to avoid the were able to go the Indianapolis 500 cost of a wedding. Rita and John had races, the Chicago World’s Fair, and always gone out as part of a group so even out to Colorado to visit Dad’s half- many of their friends didn’t know they Polly and Mamie downtown November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 13 Mamie, Polly, Floyd, Jim and Mary Polly, Jim and Pete

mer trips, going west this time to such na- in Bakersfield, California. There she met tional parks as Yellowstone and Glacier. Airman Walter Kivisto and married him In 1938 I graduated from Northwest- in 1943. ern High School and got a job at Na- Many women supported the war ef- tional Twist Drill as a machine operator, fort by working in factories as I did, but Polly and Jim on Belle Island a company where my brother Joe was many of us wanted to do something oped an abscessed tooth right after a foreman. In 1939 my brother Harry more. At the urging of First Lady Elea- Christmas. We took him to a dentist who married Rita Scaglion, his high school nor Roosevelt and women’s groups and pulled it, but the infection had spread all sweetheart and the newlyweds moved impressed by the British use of women in through his system. I remember stand- in with us. Now my mother enjoyed hav- service, General George Marshall sup- ing outside the hospital waving to him in ing a daughter-in-law for company. Joe ported the idea of introducing a wom- his hospital room because children who bought a cottage at Lake Orion, and we en’s service branch in the army. In May were younger than 14 were not allowed enjoyed many pleasant weekends there. 1942, Congress created the Women’s in the hospital. The next day my brothers I especially enjoyed taking out the row- Auxiliary Army Corps, known as WACs, Harry and Joe came to my school to tell boat and rowing up and down the lake. allowing women to work in 200 non- me that Jim was dead. It took me many On one Sunday, December 7, 1941, my combatant jobs stateside and in every years to get over this tragedy. parents and I were at home listening to theatre of the war. In July 1942 Con- My father defaulted on our loan and a broadcast from the Metropolitan Op- gress passed a bill creating the WAVES let the bank take the house as it held era House in New York. The program (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emer- too many unpleasant memories. My was interrupted with the news that the gency Service) to accept women into parents seemed to age overnight. My Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor the Naval Reserve. The goal was for father’s hair turned gray and my mother and many U.S. ships had been sunk. women to replace men in shore estab- grew stout. My sister Mary was working President (Franklin Delano) Roosevelt lishments so that all able-bodied men in a department store at night. One of announced that he was asking Congress were available for sea duty. The Coast her coworkers annoyed her because she for a declaration of war. Guard and Marine Corps soon fol- was spending all of her noon hours buy- Suddenly everyone was doing their lowed suit, though in smaller numbers. ing and wrapping Christmas presents for part to ensure victory. Food was in I was very close to my cousin Carmen her family. Soon my sister began buy- short supply and everyone in the fam- DeGuire who was my age. Carmen had ing little things for us and gaily wrapped ily had their own ration cards, including joined the Marines and was stationed in packages began appearing under the the first grandchildren Pat and Doug. California. I was thinking of enlisting tree. We finally laughed when Bum, our Many neighbors we knew hurried down with them too until someone told me collie, ate a box of expensive choco- to enlist, but my two brothers were ex- that the Navy offered better food, bet- lates and was sick over the floor. That empt from service: Joe because he was ter uniforms, and better pay. It was true. summer the Kaisers, good friends of a foreman in a factory essential to the As soon as I completed basic training, I my parents, who had several farms in war effort and Harry because he was received a promotion and an increase in the country, asked my mother and me the father of two small children. My sis- pay. No other service did that. to manage one. My dad came out ev- ter Mary who had been working sixty The WAVES had attractive stylish uni- ery weekend. The country air and the hours a week as an executive secretary/ forms created especially for them by routine of feeding chickens and milking bookkeeper/cost estimator for a sheet the noted New York fashion house of cows made everyone feel better. Over metal company decided to accept an Mainbocher. The winter uniform was the next few years, my father, my broth- invitation to move to California to live made from navy blue wool, worn with a ers, sister Mary, and I resumed our sum- with a cousin and work for Standard Oil white shirt and dark blue tie. The jacket 14 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Polly and Joe try out a new car Polly, Mary, Floyd and Joe

was single breasted and unbelted, with and customs, and Naval history. We a six-gored skirt. Included were black seemed to have an endless round of Mom, Pop and Polly Oxford shoes and cap and plain black shots and medical examinations. I kept pumps; a brimmed hat; black gloves; closet) for their clothes and personal a scrapbook that year and I remember black leather purse, and rain and win- belongings. At Hunter College, nearby drawing a cartoon in it of a WAVE winc- ter coats. The summer uniform was the apartment buildings were converted into ing as she received yet another shot. same as the winter uniform, however, it quarters. Women would live up to six in Some women were dismayed by the was lighter in weight, made of white ma- a room, with up to twelve women shar- discipline and the constant regime of terial and worn with white shoes. Later, ing a single bathroom. The apartment drill, classes, chores, and exercise. But a gray and white striped, seersucker kitchens were off limits, never used for the women I knew didn’t feel this way. work uniform for summer was added, cooking. The six-week training program We mopped floors and kept our dorms along with the wearing of slacks and emphasized physical fitness. What I ship-shape, but in between, we had time dungarees, if appropriate. remember most about the training was to talk and laugh. I remember that our I joined the Navy in December 1943 March! March! March! We marched commanding officer determined that we and was called for active duty in early everywhere to meals, classes, the dormi- keep our barracks “ship shape;” the cov- 1944. At that time the Navy was train- tory, medical examinations, and drills. ers on our cots had to be pulled so tight ing all of its WAVES at Hunter College Besides drilling on the field, we marched that she could bounce a quarter off our in the Bronx, a woman’s campus that to class and getting out on the field for bunks. It wasn’t all work. I made many was part of the City University of New marching, drilling, and calisthenics. good friends. We were confined to York system (CUNY). After negotiations And then marching from the apartment base for six weeks but on our last week- with the college president and CUNY house, muster out in the middle of the end we had “shore leave. I used it to officials, an agreement was reached street and then march in formation to explore New York landmarks. I remem- to loan the campus to the Navy for the the college where the dining room was, ber going with my good friends Glynis duration of the war. The Navy also for meals three times a day. While they and Marilyn to see the Statue of Liberty. commandeered apartment buildings were marching, the WAVES approach WAVES had originally been recruited surrounding the campus, which were was signaled by singing Naval songs, to handle three sets of tasks for the Navy. converted into barracks for the women. esp. the WAVES anthem (sung to the Women initially replaced men in three The first class of enlisted recruits entered tune of Anchors Away): areas: 1) secretarial (yeoman), 2) store- Hunter College on February 16, 1943. WAVES of the Navy, keeping (accounting/bookkeeping), Six thousand WAVE boots (Basic Train- There’s a ship sailing down the bay. and 3) radio coding and transmissions. ees) would be trained at any given time. And she won’t slip into port again After boot camp, I was assigned to the Every two weeks, another group of two Until that Victory Day. first area and sent to Washington, D.C. thousand recruits would arrive at Hunter Carry on for that gallant ship I was assigned for duty at the U.S. College for basic training. And for every hero brave Naval Yard in Maryland, not far from The six week training period was Who will find ashore, his man-sized chore Washington, D.C. Conditions were hard. It was designed to be similar to Was done by a Navy WAVE. hard, especially during the muggy sum- a boot camp for men. Especially jar- Our main class was on Customs and mer months. The barracks were huts with ring were the living conditions. Women Traditions of the Navy. We learned thin bare interior walls which were both shared rooms with several others, get- about Navy ranks and rates, ships and hot and wet from the summer humidity. ting a small ‘locker’ (the Navy term for aircraft of the fleet, Naval traditions There was no air-conditioning and fans November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 15 were in short supply. It could get mis- on the hill where the National Archives drawing and creative writing. erable, but we were there to work and is located typing up discharge papers After my parents died in the early 60s, that’s what we did. Some WAVES par- for the millions of servicemen returning I continued to live in our family home. I ticipated in the manufacturing of rocket from overseas. We were very glad the worked as a secretary for APDA (Atomic fuel, but because they needed someone war of over. One of the worst times for Power Development Associates) on First who could type I was put in the office me was hearing that a boy I knew from Street for the engineers that designed where I spent most of my time. My duties Detroit had been killed. I had gone to and set up the protocols for Fermi I, a included creating, updating, and storing grade school with him and we kind of nuclear power plant in Monroe, Michi- personnel records from enlistment to dis- lost touch afterward, but he was killed gan. Visitors came from all over to see charge. We updated the service record in the war. I was very sorry to hear the experiment that was once the world’s and it was very important to have every that. During my last assignment, Presi- largest metal cooled fast-breeder reac- letter and number right because it could dent Roosevelt died. I was on a bus and tor. Our engineers came from around mean the difference between order and someone told me what had happened. the world. They were great people to chaos. We had to get it right. You could notice the great silence and work for. I remember telling my boss During our free time, I got to explore awful feelings that he died. one day that I was having problems with Washington, DC. Some of my favorite I served in the Navy WAVES from my plumbing. That noon hour several places to visit were the National Gal- 1944-46. engineers from my department piled into lery of Art and the Smithsonian muse- After the war, I used the G.I. Bill to their van and drove over to the house ums. Trips to national monuments gave take some classes at a nature camp in to fix the problem. One Christmas, us a chance to unwind and learn a bit of Maine and at Wayne State in Detroit. they gave me a series of snack bowls history. I would travel around with pals But I was drawn back to New York City. for nuts, chips, and cookies. I always from boot camp and go sightseeing. In the late 1940s, New York was one of kept them on my desk filled with treats We met a lot of nice people and I have the great cities of the world. Manhat- for the staff. The plant was opened in a lot of nice memories from that time. tan was experiencing a building boom 1966 but had to close that same year Later I was transferred to the Naval as steel and glass office towers replaced due to an incident where metal coolant Station at Indian Head Maryland. It has buildings from an earlier era. Jobs were flow guides broke loose inside the reac- been the site of a Naval Base specializ- plentiful and the population swelled to tor and caused some of its nuclear fuel ing in guns and rocket propellants since over seven million people. I remember to melt down. The project disbanded, 1890. The facility produced smoke- streets full of busy people, men in suits, but I continued to work for Detroit Edi- less powder, and during World War II ties, and hats, women wearing smart son, one of the sponsors of the project, was the major supplier of munitions to suits or dress and heels. Jobs were easy organizing the records that were being the Navy. Our station was staffed by to get, and my clerical work in the Navy stored from the project. One day Wal- WAVES, sailors not fit for sea duty, and enabled me to secure a variety of of- ter Chrysler the CEO of the company personnel and officers called back to fice positions. I lived in Manhattan. I came by and saw me working. “Give active service for the duration of the enjoyed shopping in the large stores that woman a ten dollar a week rise,” he war. Some WAVES worked in the pow- like Macy’s or Gimble’s. Broadway said, “to thank her for volunteering for der mill, but I was promoted to Yeoman was nearby, and the city was full of art the project.” I continued to get holiday and served as company clerk. My com- museums and galleries. On weekends I cards from engineers around the world manding officer was a Captain waiting liked going down to Cunard Docks and for many years. I still hear from my old for assignment to command a ship. One seeing the great ocean liners like The boss each year at Christmas, John Ford of my favorite memories is when our of- Queen Mary. and his wife, who moved to Maryland fice black and white cat had kittens in In the late 1950s, I moved back to and later New Hampshire. my desk drawer. Everyone had to come Detroit to take care of my mother and fa- After the project, I went back to work- by to see the young cats. I remember ther. My parents had bought a house on ing for Kelly Services, even though I was our Christmas dinner of 1944. We feast- Washburn. My mother filled the entire offered a job at Detroit Edison. During ed on roast turkey and chestnut stuffing, yard with flowers and my father set up a the Detroit Riots of 1967, the city was while my family back in Detroit was mak- workshop in the yard to make rustic fur- occupied by the National Guard. I ing do with veal loaf and scalloped to- niture. Sixteen grandchildren dropped heard gunfire and saw fires, but no vio- matoes. in frequently. I worked for Kelly Office lence came near my house. It was three During late 1945 and early 1946 my Services in a variety of temporary office weeks before my sister Mary could visit. final assignment was in Washington, positions. This left me with plenty of time My brother Harry and my sister Mary D.C. I and my fellow WAVES worked to pursue my hobbies of painting and and her three daughters visited fre- 16 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 fered me the use of her apartment to rest meeting women veterans from all eras. I in when I visited the Fair since she lived also met Senator Dean Heller. In 2013 near the campus. Ken Neitz, my next door neighbor, ar- When Mary died in 1998, I contin- ranged for me to be honored as the old- ued to live with Lili. We had several est female living war veteran in Southern wonderful dogs, and I adopted a pair Nevada at our annual association meet- of feral kittens who lived in the field being. Ken was a sergeant in the Air Force hind the house. Lili and I enjoyed go- and one of the things he would do when ing to plays and events at the University his members retired would be to call his and concerts offered through the Univer- local senator and ask for a flag that had Pauline receiving congratulations and sity Musical Society. I learned to use a flown over the capital to present it to gratitude for service. computer in 1997 and had many happy them in recognition of their service. Ken moments using it for writing and editing arranged for the flag to be presented by quently during both the 1960s and the pictures and artwork. the local ROTC unit. Senator Heller sent 1970s. In 1969-70 my niece Lili Kivisto One year we got an annual pass to congratulations. According to an ar- lived with me when she taught for the Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michi- ticle in the Pahrump Valley Times News- Detroit Public Schools. When my old- gan. It became one of our favorite paper, there were few dry eyes in the est niece Betty married Ken Cotner, Ken places to celebrate birthdays and spe- house. In 2015 I was presented with a came over with his brother-in-law and cial holidays. We went several times a Quilt of Valor at the Bob Ruud Commu- built me an upstairs porch where I could year to events like the Old Car Festival, nity Center. This is presented by the Nye sit and enjoy the outdoors. In between the Fourth of July fireworks and Concert, County Valor Quilters who are members office assignments, I continued with my and the annual Christmas displays. of the National Quilts of Valor Founda- hobbies and volunteered part-time at my In 1996, my niece Betty and her hus- tion. Recently my picture is one of those local church. I was also able to take a band relocated to Pahrump, Nevada. that hang from the banners honoring vet- trip west to visit my brother Joe and his Lili visited them frequently. One trip erans on Calvada Blvd. family and stop along the way to see she came back to tell me that she had Some days I marvel that I am 97, but several national parks. bought a lot around the corner from at times the aches and pains make me By 1982 my neighborhood had be- where Betty lived and hoped to move feel as if I were 100. But I am grateful come dangerous. My sister Mary in- to Pahrump when she retired. Lili began to God for my life, and I look forward sisted that I moved out to Ypsilanti, the thinking of retiring in 2008. She asked to being united with my family one day town where she lived about 30 miles me if I minded moving with her and I soon in Heaven. from Detroit. At first, the plan was for me said yes. We had a good time looking Many people in Pahrump often thank to rent a small apartment, but Ken and over various house plans during the next us veterans for our service, but to me it his friends were able to renovate Mary’s year. In 2010 Lili retired and I moved didn’t seem so special. I don’t know if basement and carve out a bedroom to Nevada in July. At first I missed the it was patriotism that made me join the and a living room for me. I have always trees and the green of Michigan, but I Navy. I wanted to be part of the war loved animals and have had many won- soon grew to appreciate the wonderful effort, I wanted to know what was go- derful pets. I was able to bring my two blue sky, mountains, and ever-changing ing on, and it seemed like a great ad- cats, Cottie and Nugent, and they got panorama of clouds that we have here venture. So I joined and I was awfully along well with Mary and Lili’s pet cock- in Pahrump. My niece Betty and her happy that I did. Lately, I have found atoo Benji. I had always lived in a big husband Ken took us to visit such local the perfect answer when someone says city and at first I missed the hustle and sights as Amargosa and Death Valley “Thank you for your service.” I reply “It bustle. But Lili and Mary took me to a Junction, Shoshone, Tecopa and the was an honor.” variety of country festivals and I soon felt Date Ranch, Red Rock Canyon, Mt. at home. I was able to take the bus and In Conclusion Charleston, and Beatty. get around by myself, including going to Polly is the oldest female veteran in South- I was glad to know how much veter- ern Nevada. She is in frail health, but still Ann Arbor, the home of the University of ans are valued here in Nye County. The delights in our sunshine and mountain views. Michigan, only 11 miles away. I took I want to thank her niece, Lili Kivisto, for help- staff of the local clinic and the VA hospi- a humanities course for seniors there, ing us to share Polly’s story. If you too are a tal have looked after my medical needs veteran with a tale to tell our Pahrump Life and each year I looked forward to the very well, and the staff of the clinic is readers, contact me (Dr. Tom Waters) or one Annual Air Fair, which fills the town with of the Pahrump Life Staff to share your own like family. It was wonderful attending 500,000 visitors. Lili’s friend Shirley of- “Our Veterans/Our Heroes” story. the first Women’s Recognition day and November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 17 18 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 19 “...get busy living or get busy dying.” busy - Morgan Freeman in “The Shawshank living Redemption”

Pahrump History Ladies

By Susannah Morgan One of her first projects, two years ago, was to convince the Pahrump Val- Amy Bruno ley Times management to put all their Looking at the world through the eyes back issues from the very first publication of Amy Bruno is like looking through a into a special media room for viewing Tiffany diamond – splendidly clear in in the Library by the public. “It’s history all its many facets. More important, she and should be available,” she states. All listens carefully to what you say and the issues are now in the Library. knows where to find what you want. As Formally married to a Navy man, she a Reference Librarian at the Pahrump has lived all over the world, ending up Community Library, Amy knows pretty in Colorado. With a Master’s degree in much where anything can be located. Education, from Oregon State Universi- If it’s not in Pahrump, she will contact ty, and working on a Masters in Library other libraries across the country until Sciences, she speaks fluent German, Amy Bruno at her desk in the library. she finds it. French, Hebrew and Yiddish with, as

Pahrump Community Library.

20 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 “...nobody should say ‘Shhhhhhhhh’ in the library...” she says, ”a few hundred words each of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Russian thrown in.” Amy was the Director of a library in Colorado. After all her eight kids had Pahrump Community Library. gone off to either college or trade Along with visiting all the other South- war and decide that there are things that school, it was time for her to do what ern Nevada Libraries, Amy came to the will no longer stand in your life. That’s she wanted to do. Of the eight children Pahrump Library. She says she was cap- what happened to my Dad. It happened she raised, four are adopted. tivated by the cleanliness, organization to a lot of people. My Dad wanted to Amy says, “The kids that I gave birth and service level of the place. She ap- farm organically and he wanted to to and the kids that the Universe gave plied for a job as head of the Children’s make the world a better place one piece me are equal to me. I don’t differenti- Section but was hired as the head of at a time. He was also on the school ate.” The Bruno children, Snook, John, Media and Reference instead. board. He’s not a tree hugging hippy; Tony, Ryan, Lena, Tyler, Nick and Katie She believes that nobody should say he’s extremely conservative. He’s still range in age from 21 to 31. “Shhhhhhhhhhh,” in a Library. “Librar- fighting the system and believes in Land When asked how she ended up in ies should be a place of exchange of Stewardship. His cows are better looked Pahrump, she says, “I came from Colo- knowledge and learning and community. after than most people’s dogs.” rado to get warm.” None of those things are quiet activi- She loves her job, particularly dealing Having researched the statistics of ties. We are not a warehouse for books. with people, solving their research prob- all of the libraries in Southern Nevada, We’re a warehouse for knowledge and lems and finding requested information. Amy was most impressed with the Direc- that includes local knowledge. In fact it On her days off, Amy goes running tor of the Pahrump Library, Susan Won- should emphasize local knowledge. So, with her dog, Zaria, who Amy affection- derly. She says, “Susan is simply amaz- the chance to be here and administer one ately calls, “My Monster.” Zaria actu- ing. She is not only fiscally responsible of the largest Nevada and Southwest col- ally wears sunglasses on bright days. but she maintains the integrity of library lections in the state was amazing.” An extremely large Shepherd, she is services.” Amy grew up in a commune speak- very definite about who she likes. Amy ing German and English. Her legacy says she and her roommate have had from two highly educated and loving difficulty hiring contractors for their cur- parents, whom she freely admits were rent home remodeling project because hippies, is the certainty that “Love is the Zaria won’t let some people in the yard. most important thing and Kindness mat- Amy’s motto, posted on the wall in ters.” Free spirits appear to run in the her office is, “Read Irresponsibly,” which family as she smiles and recalls that her possibly translates to: “Read Anything.” Grandmother wanted to go to clown And Amy Bruno does read constantly school but wasn’t allowed to go. Instead which accounts for her clear vision on a she got a Business Degree and became multitude of subjects. the first female Post Mistress in Oregon. The Library is located at 701 East Amy’s Dad is a Viet Nam veteran with Street in Pahrump. Their user friendly two Masters Degrees; her mother, now website at www.pahrumplibrary. deceased, was an insurance adjuster org is chock full of information on free with a degree in Business. concerts and events. While donations of Of her Dad, who she admires, she money, media and books are gratefully says, “You can go to college and you accepted, pretty much everything to do Zaria dog reading. can go to war and you come back from with the Library is free to the public.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 21 Marilyn Davis Marilyn Davis is completely at home in the Pahrump Museum and Histori- cal Society. She graciously receives members of the public as though they were guests in her own living room. Her cheerful attitude and willingness to help makes you want to walk through history with her. While Marilyn is officially the Direc- tor of the Museum, she doubles as the Secretary-Treasurer on the board of the Pahrump Museum and Historical Soci- ety and triples as the all-round caretaker of all the buildings on the property. A weekly cleaning crew does the wet mop- ping and bathrooms. There is one other helper but she is responsible for the overall upkeep. The Museum is open free to the public, rain or shine from Tuesday through Sunday. A man named Fernan- do works on Sundays. Marilyn has two days off but the other five days, she’s a very busy lady. Raised by a Doctor of Homeopathy, and educated at Pierce College in Los Angeles, Marilyn says, “I take a lot of vi- Marilyn Davis in the main room of the Pahrump Museum and Historical Society. tamins. We don’t eat real food anymore; it’s all full of pesticides and other chemi- for years as a Family Service Specialist sion to be their mother’s caregiver. In cals. I’m not really a Health Foody, but I for the State of Nevada when her Mom February of the following year, 2009, don’t drink sodas and I love chocolate.” got sick. Her two brothers persuaded her Mother died after a long battle with In 2008, she’d been happily working Marilyn to give up her job and pen- cancer. Then in her 50s, Marilyn found herself in a job market in the middle of a recession. Later, in June of that year, her husband filed for divorce and a year later, her older brother died. Even besieged by tragedy Marilyn is more optimist than pessimist, she remembers, “I beat myself up, but it all made me want to do better and be a better person.” Jobs were few and far between but Marilyn persisted, taking odd jobs, including one as a waitress, until 2013 when she was hired as a clerk at the Museum. She cheerfully rolled up her sleeves, cleaned the place up and re- arranged the displays for better viewing. In typical Marilyn fashion, she did whatever it took to make things nicer and better. The Raycraft House. In 2015, she was voted in as the Mu- seum Director by the Board and she 22 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Pahrump Store circa 1950s. Pahrump Store restored.

hasn’t looked back since. She says, “I year. The unstoppable Marilyn Davis, love my job; I love learning history and along with her Board of Directors, Tim sharing with people.” France, Rick Cosky, Michael Voegele, The history of the Museum is a slice Robert McCracken, Jon Schumaker and of the past. According to Harry Ford, Sharon Wehrly, are always happy to whose family donated the land for the receive monetary donations and fund Museum, the initial ground breaking cer- raising ideas. emony for the old Raycraft House which History should be preserved for future was built from the railroad ties of the de- generations. In the words of Harry Ford, funct T & T Railway, was held on August one of the Founders of the Pahrump 6, 1994. The Raycraft house was used Museum, “If you don’t know where you to house various historical items until the came from - you aren’t going anyplace.” main building was constructed in 2003. The Pahrump Valley Museum and The old Pahrump Store which was Historical Society is located at 401 a center for talk and commerce on the East Basin Ave.in Pahrump. Go and 12,000 acre Pahrump Ranch, a circa meet Marilyn Davis. Everything is free 1920s building, has been restored and except the books in the little bookstore. is maintained under Marilyn’s direction. The very informative website is: www. The Pahrump Valley Garden club has pahrumpvalleymuseum.org. donated plants and labor to create a Old trainman Museum display. beautiful desert garden for the museum. A current project now under assembly, is the train display which will be on loan from Rolland Benton. Almost an entire room is dedicated to the exhibition of the discontinued Las Vegas to Tonopah route in miniature. The old train station employee display is enjoyed by all visitors. Of the 46 Google reviews on the Museum at this time, almost all of them are 5 Star. Everything in the Museum buildings and on the grounds has been donated. The Museum is a non-profit enterprise that receives funding from the Nye County government. Unfortunately, their funding has been decreasing steadily Garden Club desert garden. from $198,000 in 2013 to $63,000 this November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 23 By Brian K. Shoemake “It is more important that innocence is protected than it is that guilt is punished, for guilt and crimes are so frequent in this world that they cannot all be The presumption of innocence is widely known and is considered to be one of our fundamental rights if ever accused punished. But if innocence itself is brought to the bar of a crime. But is this principle mentioned in the Constitution? and condemned, perhaps to die, then the citizen The right to a presumption of innocence originates in English will say, “whether I do good or whether I do evil common law which is the origin of many of our laws here in is immaterial, for innocence itself is no protection,” the United States. and if such an idea as that were to take hold in the The presumption of innocence regarding criminal cases is mind of the citizen that would be the end of security aA fundamental elementPresumption of the “due process of law” that is whatsoever.” – President, John Adams guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution and by Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment. These two process clause is a basic tenet of our rights as Americans. amendments state very clearly that a person shall not be Section 1 of The Fourteenth Amendment says: “No State deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the law.of A person accusedInnocence of a crime does not have to prove privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor innocence but is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden of “proof” is placed without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its squarely on the government. jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” The Fifth Amendment states: “No person shall be held to Again you can see the concept of a presumption of innocence answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless is within the due process clause of both amendments making it on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in clear that every person is entitled to the right to a presumption cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, of innocence. While the actual phrase “a presumption of when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor innocence” does not appear in the Constitution, the intent is shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice obvious. put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any The nature and scope of the presumption of innocence criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived are defined by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the cases of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor of COFFIN v. the UNITED STATES (1895) and TAYLOR v. shall private property be taken for public use, without just KENTUCKY (1978) and refers to the right of a defendant compensation.” under criminal law. As you can see as outlined in the 5th Amendment, the due The phrase “due process of law” comes from Clause 39

24 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Sir William Garrow coined the phrase “presumed innocent until proven guilty”, insisting that defendants’ accusers and their Guilty Until Proven Innocent At Salem Witch Trials History Essay. In the evidence be thoroughly tested in court. 14th through 16th centuries and estimated 40 thousand people were executed for the crime of witchcraft. - Engraver: Dunkarton, Robert (1744–1811/17); painter: Devis, Arthur William (1762–1822) - The Witch No. 1 Lithograph by Baker, Joseph E., ca. 1837-1914 artist. Library of Congress.

of Magna Carta. It first appeared in a statutory rendition of Salem witch trials and executions of 1692 came about as the Magna Carta back in 1354 during the reign of Edward III of result of a combination of church politics, family feuds, and England. angry, hysterical mobs, all of which unfolded in a vacuum of “No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of political authority, ending tragically for hundreds of innocent his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived people who were never afforded the right to a presumption of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with of innocence. force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful Since then the concept of innocent until proven guilty has judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.” been adopted by nations and countries around the world and Why is this concept so important? One example of a has become a cherished and fundamental right of Americans society that was once wholly devoid of the idea of “innocent accused of crimes here in the United States. until proven guilty” is Salem Massachusetts in 1692 during While the 5th and 14th Amendment constitutional the period of the infamous Salem witch hunts. definitions deal mainly with criminal cases, the concept Witch hunts began in Europe in 1300 and ended in the late and tradition of “innocent until proven guilty” is thoroughly 18th century. Hundreds of thousands of people are known to embraced by Americans. It is intertwined into many of our have been wrongfully executed around the world due to the everyday interactions and social lives as well making the lack of restraint by angry mobs of people with no respect for right to a presumption of innocence not only an essential the concept of “innocent until proven guilty.” The last known tenet of American tradition but a foundational and defensible execution for witchcraft in Europe took place in Switzerland principle of liberty and freedom. in 1782. These “hunts” were efforts to identify witches who were “Asset forfeiture is a mockery of the Bill of Rights. considered by the locals to be followers of Satan. People who There is no presumption of innocence, no need to had traded their souls for his assistance. They believed that prove you guilty (or even charge you with a crime), witches used demons to achieve magical deeds, that they no right to a jury trial, no right to confront your changed from one human form to another, or from human accuser, no right to a court-appointed attorney to animal form and that animals were their “familiar spirits,” (even if the government has just stolen all your and that they flew through the air at night to secret rituals and money), and no right to compensation for the meetings. The process of identifying witches began with suspicions property that’s been taken.” - Harry Browne, Libertarian and rumors. Accusations followed, often escalating to candidate for US President 1996 & 2000 convictions of witchcraft and executions in sham trials. The

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 25 The Little Log Church in the

Valley Log church as it sits today to Pahrump. It didn’t take long before the drive would become a burden on By Brenda J. Reynolds the family and on their car with repair and gas bills. Eventually some snow- birds looking for a Church of Christ to at- No one would have expected a tend in Pahrump, would meet the Hollis log cabin In the middle of a desert lo- family through word of mouth and start cated in a barren area with dried clods attending services in the home of the of dirt, plenty of rocks and so many tum- Hollis’s for a while in 1969. bleweeds; but it was an ideal place for The Family was well aware of the a church building especially one made need for a Church of Christ in Pahrump, out of logs. Charles Kermit Hollis and so Charles and Jean set out to purchase Dorothy Jean Hollis, husband and wife, some land for a church building and in moved to Pahrump Nevada with two of 1970, they bought the land at 911 Lola their five children, Linda and Richard Lane. Like most land in Pahrump at that Interior of church Hollis, in 1969. They were members time, it was without well or a septic tank, dedicated to the Church of Christ for the however, without concern they knew set in place to mimic pews. Now this truth in Christ Jesus. However, within those thing would come in time. was a place for the church to gather for just a few years, the rest of the Hollis Adorning this vast dessert area was worship on a five-acre parcel of land. children, their sons, Larry and Gary, now the first church of Christ build- Eventually more members of the and daughter, Brenda would move to ing located in Pahrump Nevada. The Church would attend church services. Pahrump as well. churches’ humble beginnings started Some would be part-time RV’S, some Without a Church of Christ in Pah- in an old weathered singlewide trailer. in the valley would become members rump, the family continued to attend the Gloriously re-purposed and dabbled and many would eventually move to Oakey Boulevard Church of Christ, in with a little white paint, having some Pahrump permanently, as I did. I had Las Vegas where the family was mem- walls torn down, the interior stretched worshiped many times in the old church bers for many years before they moved wide with a few rows of folding chairs trailer before I moved to Pahrump In 26 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Brother and Sister Norris

1976. How quickly the little singlewide trailer out-grew its seating capacity, especially with five more in attendance, my family and me. Aware of the necessity, we contem- plated building a permanent structure with a solid foundation for the church to meet in. With this in mind, we began to search around and asked about a builder for future growth. One Sunday morning a visitor came to our worship service; this person was from logging country, and I believe, it was Idaho. He happened to be an owner of a logging business. He suggested we should use logs to build the church building. We were excited, yet concerned that it sounded expensive to us at that time. The congregation was unbelievably surprised to hear that a log structure Hollis Family Photos would do well in this hot desert climate. cement. The design we planned was and a pulpit. But after 42 years, it has proven itself to simple consisting of just four main walls. Henry Norris was one of the first weather the climate quite well. With With a little help from the logging com- preachers at the log cabin church, how- great enthusiasm, we began to count pany we could figure exactly what we ever, we have had many preacher who the cost of the logs. We wanted to pur- would need. visited and preached great sermons at chase the logs separately and do the With great expectations, we fixed our various times, but, Henry Norris was our work ourselves paying for the logs up eyes on the future, excited that soon we first full time preacher. front. Once we figured the size of the would have a place to spread out and Brother Norris was also a carpenter. building, we began by laying down a grow. We figured the cost, purchased He moved to Pahrump from Yerington, firm foundation, placing the pipes in the some extra logs to make rooms for the Nevada in the late 1970’s. He was a ground for the plumbing, and pouring bathrooms, the baptistery and class- humble man with a gentle heart, well- rooms. We added some extras logs for skilled and determined to help in any - Photos courtesy of Brenda J. Reynolds things such as pews, a communion table way he could. Therefore, Brother Nor- November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 27 Interior of early years and pews.

was very involved, as a member who awesome truth is, when God’s children Uncle Troy was instrumental in the construction of meeting together to worship him in the the building. Due to a heart condition building, it is Holy while the Lord is with ris rolled up his sleeves, pulled out his he passed away very young and his fu- us in worship. Even so, the Lord is well tools and began building the pulpit, the neral service was held in the log church aware, of all the souls, who have passed communion table and approximately 12 building in January 1985. through these doors. log pews. Grateful for his handy work- Troy Hollis, Charles Hollis’ brother, My mother was well known by every- manship, the pulpit and communion ta- was a plumber by trade and was very one in Pahrump as Jean Hollis. She ble, both made from logs, remain inside instrumental in the plumbing of the log is now in a Home in Pahrump with Al- this wonderful old log building. The building, and the pouring of the founda- zheimer, a disease she has had for pews Brother Norris crafted so beauti- tion, I think we all learned a little more many years. I visit her as often as I can fully are no longer in the building. They than we thought we could about build- and she still smiles, that loving smile. have been removed for many years. If I ing a foundation, plumbing, and laying Due to mom’s Alzheimer’s, Dad and remember correctly, in the early 2000’s. logs that year. Troy died in 1993, and I would panic searching everywhere Such a flood of memories, sweetly his funeral service was held in the log when Mom would run off. Despite this, hug this old building each Sunday morn- cabin church of Christ. most always, we would find her on road ing. We still hear the word of God from Many family members were married headed for the log church building. We that pulpit, take communion from the in the log church building. My sister, knew where she would go, for to her, it table and sing Acapella. When Brother Linda, my brother, son Chuck Hollis, was always time for church. A dedi- Norris came to us, he had lung cancer. my daughter, Shawna Clift, more fam- cated and loving marriage between He was then in his late sixties and chose ily and friends, loved one and many of Charles and Jean for 64 years and the to continue what he had previously done the members who have moved and are greatest blessing of all was that Mom to heal himself. He would plant a gar- no longer at the congregation in Pah- never knew when Dad left this life. den of carrots every year and drink so rump. However, I do believe there were What precious memories, I have much carrot juice, that in the sunlight, his more funerals than there were weddings deeply imbedded in my mind whenever skin was visibly orange. God blessed held there. Our brother Richard Hollis I walk through the doors of this log struc- him with many years. Thereafter, I was 11 years old in 1976 while we were ture. Greatly blessed and very proud heard he returned to Yerington, Nevada building the log building. Richard died of the example that both of our parents to retire. He lived to be 91 years old, in 2004 at the young age of 39 years set before us throughout our whole life, but that was many years ago. old and his funeral was held in the log they are the true example of Christian- When the log cabin building was cabin. Likewise, our father Charles Hol- ity. The Lord’s church still worships in finished some of our Church families be- lis passed in 2009 and his funeral was the church of Christ’s log building every came eager to help, as did some of the held in the log cabin church building. Sunday. You can go to our web site men that visited from Las Vegas. Some However on a happier note, God is pahrumpcoc.org to check out the times were on their first documents when the always present when we meet together we meet for services and see pictures of Church was incorporated in 1977. In inside the walls of the old log cabin, the log cabin’s interior. Come worship addition, one of these trustees was the not because the building is Holy, it is with us. father of my children, Barry Clift. Barry not Holy, just a bunch of old logs. The

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By Kim Simon

“When the well’s dry, we West Star know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin Ranch’s fight

It’s mid-June at West Star Ranch to eradicate Animal Rescue. We’re ready to call it a day, looking forward to air conditioning, a cold shower, and time to relax. No the invasive such luck. Our small group of hot and tired volunteers stand under the shade Salt Cedar A group of our volunteers of a huge salt cedar tree just north of the West Star Thrift Store. We’ve been at it A breathless volunteer trots up to the The reasons for the dwindling water since 6 a.m., putting up shade for our group and utters the words that, despite supply are apparent everywhere you dog and cat enclosures, setting up pools the heat, turn the blood cold. “There’s look – the huge new complex above and doing whatever we can to keep our no water!” Highway 160, with its lake, huge water animals as cool and comfortable as pos- “OK, don’t panic,” we think. It could tanks, commercial buildings and homes; sible. Intense heat -- over 105 this day, be lots of things, fixable things. Maybe new developments springing up all over has come early this year. Feels like it the pump, maybe a breaker – is the the valley, not to mention the decades comes earlier every year. . . power out? We split up, some hustle old arguments over well water use and There’s a shout from the dogs’ yard. to the pump house, others head to test proposed restrictions. On the one hand, the breakers, check the hoses, is there a all the growth is exciting – but on the flip leak underground? Minutes later we reside, Pahrump doesn’t have access to an convene. The problem is something we unlimited source of water, and because can’t control – the well is dry. No water of the extended drought that has affect- for the swamp coolers, no water for the ed the entire Southwest for years, the store, and worst of all, no water for our aquifer that sustains our valley is dimin- precious animals. ishing at an alarming rate. Unchecked This tense scenario was repeated water use is a luxury we can no longer many times during the summer of 2018 afford or sustain. at West Star Ranch, Pahrump’s oldest Back at the Ranch we consider our private animal sanctuary, located in the options. Conventional wisdom says far southwest tip of Pahrump. Over the that we simply drill the well deeper, but last five years, as the temperature has that’s way too expensive. We need to risen higher and higher each summer, find more creative solutions. Water and the winter snow pack falls lower conservation measures were instituted at and lower, the demand for the valley’s the Ranch last year. Our volunteers try ground water has increased dramatical- to make every drop count, which means ly. Consequently, the West Star Ranch filling the dogs’ pools and water dishes well, at 140 feet deep, runs dry more just half way, and when the water needs Thelma, one of our rescues, enjoying frequently and takes longer to recover. to be changed, using what would be her “pool.”

30 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 “Before” picture, NW corner of the Ranch

“After” picture, NW corner of the Ranch

thrown away to water a tree or wash vacy, wind protection, and shade. At Since its opening, the TS Store has been out bowls. We repair leaky faucets and the workshop (which was standing room a wonderful supporter of West Star, hoses, and never leaving water running. only), we learned that one adult salt ce- hosting two very successful adoption Our Ranch residents do their part by tak- dar tree can drink from four to thirteen events. Mark Slingerland, Tractor Sup- ing shorter showers, doing full loads of acre feet of water a year – that’s poten- ply’s knowledgeable manager, helped laundry, and turning off the water while tially over a million gallons per tree, per us select the product needed to paint brushing teeth and the like. Simple stuff, year! The Ranch has 45 salt cedar trees, the stumps of the downed trees (the but it adds up. many of which are over 30 feet, and one sooner, the better – preferably within 15 But on that hot day in June, it was which sits directly over our well. The minutes of cutting). Herbicides contain- obvious that we weren’t doing nearly math was staggering - potentially over ing triclopyr and imazapyr work best. enough. 40 million gallons a year? It became We then visited the Master Gardeners’ Our hopes rose in early August af- very clear that night that we couldn’t af- booth at the Farmer’s Market adjacent ter seeing an article in the local paper ford to allow the trees to continue to sap to Tractor Supply to make sure we were about salt cedar eradication. A work- our most precious resource. There was on the right track. shop was to be presented by the Univer- no time to lose! We’d learned that not only are salt sity of Nevada Cooperative Extension Armed with the information we’d re- cedars greedy water suckers (colorful in the 4-H building. Like many older ceived at the seminar on how to kill the language, but accurate), they have salt- properties in Pahrump, West Star is sur- trees (which are very tenacious) includ- filled leaves which, once they fall to the rounded by salt cedar trees, which were ing which chemicals work most effec- ground, kill off native plants that can’t planted many years ago to provide pri- tively, our next stop was Tractor Supply. tolerate the high salinity. After removing

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 31 Terry Dougherty and his beloved John Deere, bringing down a tree. and cleaning up as much of the debris to taking down more trees, targeting from the trees as possible (including the those on the outer perimeter of the Ranch leaves and seeds), planting natives like where shade is not an issue. There are our native Mesquite, Palo Verde, Aca- several salt cedars that provide essential cia, African Sumac, Ash and Desert Wil- shade to our animals and volunteers. low, which use a fraction of the water Those “shade trees” will be the last to consumed by the salt cedars. go. In the meantime, raising money to We were ready! The first Saturday purchase replacement shade trees will in September dawned clear and hot (of be a priority, because next summer will course). Our volunteers brought their be here before we know it. chain saws, drop cords, energy and op- We’ve made some real progress since timism. The first tree brought down was that hot day in June. Fifteen trees have the one growing over the well. Once come down so far. We’re hopeful that we got started, the pace picked up, and by removing the salt cedars (in addition even our neighbors to the east got into to our other conservation efforts), our the act, bringing down several big trees water table will recover, and perhaps along our mutual property line. By the others will be inspired to take action end of the day, 6 huge trees had come too. The future of our beloved Valley down, their stumps liberally painted with depends all of us working together. chemicals, and the debris loaded into In the August/September 2015 issue, the first of many dumpsters needed to pages 24-26 of Pahrump Life we pub- clear away the wood. It was a great lished a story entitled “Is Water More feeling to know that some positive prog- Valuable Than Gold?” The story gave ress had been made to combat our wa- specifics of the danger of the Tamarisk ter insecurity. also known as the Saltcedar tree. We’ve devoted every Saturday since

32 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 33 Here Comes Santa Claus

By Marion Frazier Lions’ members shop, wrap and deliver there ready to hear what’s on the kids’ a letter from Santa and a gift as close as wish lists and to collect their letters. possible to the ones on their wish lists. Any questions regarding the Letters to As Christmas approaches our The program is funded through vari- Santa or the breakfast can be directed thoughts turn to decoration, gifts and ous fundraising efforts of the members to 775-727-9016 to leave your contact sugar plums. With excitement in the air, throughout the year and generous do- information. A member of the Pahrump it feels as if a miracle is just around the nations from the community. Valley Lions Club will return the call. corner. It’s especially important that all Beginning the week after Thanksgiv- Toys for Tots children feel that holiday magic and ing, kids may bring their letters to Santa there are gifts for everyone in need. Nevada Outreach/No To Abuse as- to the main post office on Postal Road sists The Marine Corp League with the It’s the time of year organizations in and deposit them in the giant mailbox our community jump into action. They distribution of the Toys for Tots drive. out front. Letters may also be mailed to The Marine Corp League takes care of plan, organize and take action making Santa at the Pahrump Post Office with certain all the Christmas wishes have as donations by placing boxes around the no postage necessary. Santa’s helpers community for new, unwrapped toy gifts much of a helping hand they possibly will be collecting them to start his lists. could have. for children. No To Abuse will also have We ask that the letters include name, ad- a box in their office. Letters to Santa and dress, age, boy or girl and most impor- Beginning the week after Thanksgiv- Breakfast with Santa tantly their wish list. The deadline to re- ing, No To Abuse will begin the process It all starts with Letters to Santa and ceive the letters is December 14, 2018. of putting children on the list. Parents Breakfast with Santa. The Pahrump Val- This year’s Letters to Santa program can register their children with the staff. ley Lions Club started this program when kicks off with Breakfast with Santa on Parents only will be able to pick up the Lion member Past District Governor Lar- Saturday, December 1, 2018. The toys. Details will be given to the parents ry Bai discovered that the letters children breakfast will take place at Pahrump about pick up times and dates when were writing to Santa in Pahrump were Valley Auto Plaza from 8-10 am. This they sign up. being delivered to a post office in Las year they will also hold a Breakfast Vegas never to be seen again. with Santa at the Beatty’s fire station on Random Acts of Kindness The Lions Club decided to take on this December 1st from 8-10am. Breakfast During the entire holiday season and project and work with the local postmas- plates include pancakes, sausage and the winter months, The Pahrump Valley ter to receive the letters. What began choice of milk, juice or coffee. Kids 12 Rotary Club are behind the scene help- with 35 letters the first year has grown to and under eat FREE! A $5.00 donation ing Santa with Random Acts of Kind- close to 400 letters received each year. is requested for all others. Santa will be ness. Rotarians roam about town giving out gift cards, paying for gas purchases, 34 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 lay-aways, grocery expenses, electric Once Santa and Mrs. Claus are seated bills, and much, much more. You never in their chairs, children are welcomed know who the next person to be surpris- to talk to them and receive a Holiday es by the Rotary. cookie. Also available is hot chocolate While Rotarians always built much and tea for everyone. needed ramps for citizens in the com- Children from the 4H Group also munity. This year they received a grant help with this Event. This is an Event that from DAVA to help them build more is open to the Public, at no charge. This ramps. This year they have already year “Cookies with Santa” will be on build outside stairs for a RV and put a December 20, 2018. Time will be from railing on a ramp for a blind lady in the 5pm to 7pm. No reservations are re- community. quired. Cookies with Santa They invite you all to bring your chil- As Christmas approaches, Santa dren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Claus and Mrs. Claus make one last neighbors and celebrate with Santa and appearance before their Christmas Eve enjoy the festivities and the garden. flight around the world. It’s a time when For more information on this Event, children are thinking of Santa Claus and and other Extension Programs, please holiday festivities. For the past several visit the Pahrump Master Gardener years, the Pahrump Master Gardener So- Booth at the Farmers Market, located in ciety volunteers have had Cookies with the parking lot of the Tractor Supply Co. Santa. Each year the volunteers trans- store on Hwy 372. The Farmers Market form the Demonstration Garden, located is open each Saturday from 8:30 am to at Dandelion and Calvada Blvd., into Noon. The Cooperative Extension Of- a Magical Winter Wonderland for one fice is closed at this time due to lack of night only. Lights, decorations and orna- funding. ments are hung in the trees, pathways are lighted, and Santa and Mrs. Claus’ We all wish everyone in the chairs are placed under the gazebo. community a Magical and Merry In the late afternoon, as it gets dark, Christmas and a Very Healthy and everyone awaits the arrival of Santa and Prosperous New Year in 2019! Mrs. Claus in their special red “sleigh”.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 35 Medical Advice

Managing Your Diabetes Michael Reiner, M.D.

By Michael Reiner, M.D. day to live. normal, you are likely to have more ener- Independent Medical Group Type 2. Your body does not make or gy, be less tired and thirsty, need to pass use insulin well. You may need to take urine less often, heal faster and have Diabetes is a health condition that pills or insulin to help control your dia- fewer skin or bladder infections. has many consequences. If you have the betes. Type 2 is the most common type You’ll also have less chance of hav- disease, your body can no longer keep of diabetes. ing health problems caused by diabe- its blood sugar at a healthy level. But Gestational Diabetes. Some women tes, like heart attack or stroke; over time, the effects of diabetes can be- get this type of diabetes when they are eye problems that can lead come very complicated and can possi- pregnant. Most of the time, it goes away to trouble seeing or blind- bly lead to serious, even life-threatening after the baby is born. But even if it goes ness; nerve damage problems. away, these women and their children (pain, tingling, Too much blood sugar (also called have a greater chance of getting diabe- or numbness in glucose) can damage the blood ves- tes later in life. your hands sels and nerves in your body, setting A Serious Health Issue and feet); the stage for many other medical con- You may hear people say they have kidney ditions like stroke, heart disease, kidney “a touch of diabetes” or that their blood problems disease, vision problems and damage sugar is “a little high,” which suggests and teeth to the feet or legs. Therefore, managing that diabetes is not a serious disease. and gum your diabetes now can prevent a lot of Do not be fooled. It is in the early stages problems. unpleasantness later. Knowledge is the of diabetes that more damage is done to first step. the body. This cavalier attitude is a form Three Types of denial. As a result, a person does not There are three main types of diabetes: take seriously the disease and its com- Type 1. Your body does not make plications. Once the side effects of dia- insulin. This is a problem because you betes develop it is almost impossible to need insulin to facilitate the transport eliminate them. Early detection and life of sugar from the food you eat, into the style changes can, and often do mitigate cells of your body. Once inside your the long term effects of constant sugar cells, this sugar provides the energy for elevations. cellular respiration. Without insulin your If you have diabetes, you need to make body has to breakdown valuable pro- healthy food choices, stay at a healthy tein to make sugar. With this type of dia- weight, move more every day and take betes you will need to take insulin every medicine even when you are “feeling good.” When your glucose is close to

36 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Living with Diabetes crackers, rice or pasta. Here’s a big healthy is one of the best things you can It is understandable to feel over- one for those of us here in the desert do, so you can treat any problems early. whelmed or upset when you are living Southwest: drink water instead of juice Medicare and Diabetes with diabetes. You may know the steps or soda. If you have Medicare, check to see to stay healthy, but have trouble sticking Being physically active is another how your plan covers diabetes care. with your plan over time. Stress can raise good step. Set a goal to be more ac- Medicare covers some of the costs for your blood sugar. Learn ways to lower tive most days of the week. Start slowly diabetes education, diabetes supplies, your stress. Try deep breathing, garden- by taking 10-minute walks, three times diabetes medicine, visits with a dietitian ing, taking a walk, meditating, working a day. Twice a week, find ways to in- and special shoes, if you need them. on your hobby, or listening to your fa- crease your muscle strength. One thing vorite music. I tell my patients is to walk a mile within About Michael Reiner, M.D. Ask for help if you feel down. A men- thirty minutes of finishing a meal. Dr. Reiner listens to his patients, and that Of course, sticking to your prescribed takes time. Once patients see him, they know tal health counselor, support group, he cares, they know he’s been listening member of the clergy, friend, or family medications is very important. Take your and they know he has been paying attention. member who will listen to your concerns diabetes medication even when you Visiting Dr. Reiner is like waiting in line for may help you feel better. feel good. your favorite restaurant. You are not happy about the wait, but it is all forgotten when you With help from your doctor or health Because nerve damage can be a get to enjoy your meal. Michael Reiner, M.D., care team, make a diabetes meal plan. problem, check your feet every day for has been a doctor of family medicine for 35 Choose foods that are lower in calories, cuts, blisters, red spots, and swelling. years, nearly 20 of them dedicated to serving the Pahrump community. saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and salt. Call your health care team right away He received a degree in biology with high Eat foods with more fiber, such as veg- about any sores that do not go away. honors at the University of Texas at Austin, etables grown above the ground and You’ll also want to be diligent about earned his medical degree from the Univer- keeping track of your blood sugar. Be sity of Texas Medical School at Houston and fruits that have the skin on them, not completed his residency at Denver Presbyte- the fruits that you peel or carve. Avoid sure to talk about it with your health rian Saint Luke’s Hospital in Colorado. For the sugars in foods like cereals, breads, care team. Getting routine care to stay more information, visit: reinermedical.com.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 37 Can the Second Amendment be Repealed? By Bill Carns Bill of Rights was commissioned. cial governing document of the United There were 17 articles to the original States. It was 3 ½ years later, on De- In recent years there have been re- House version of the Bill of Rights. Of those cember 15, 1791, that the Bill of Rights ports of citizens, elected officials and original documents, 12 were approved by was adopted. various groups who have called for the the Senate and sent to the states for rati- Madison was clear in his writings, and “Repeal of the 2nd Amendment”, so fication. The states returned 10 of those both Congress and the States understood can this be done? articles, and thus the Bill of Rights was ad- that these rights were recognized to be The Bill of Rights was strongly influ- opted, along with the Constitution. untouchable by man or government. enced by a number of documents includ- By reading the preamble to the Bill When reading the actual text of the ing the Virginia Declaration of Rights, of Rights we notice that both the words original Bill of Rights the articles, com- written by George Mason, the Magna “amendments” and “articles” appear, monly referred to as “amendments,” are Carta, the Petition of Right, the English and this is very important. On June 21, listed as “articles” in the original version. Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts 1788, the Constitution became the offi- The reason for this is that the Bill of Body of Liberties. During the Constitutional Convention, one of the many points of contention between Federalists (who advocated a strong national government) and Anti- Federalists (who wanted the power to remain with state and local governments) was the Constitution’s lack of a bill of rights that would place specific limits on government power. Federalists argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights, because the people and the states kept any powers not given to the federal government. Anti- Federalists held that a bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty. Although the new constitution had already been written, James Madison took to making alterations where he deemed appropriate. This, however, did not sit well with all. Therefore a separate

38 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Rights amended the constitution merely by adding these enumerated rights to it. These rights didn’t change or alter the original text of the Constitution in any way. More it supplemented the Consti- tution with an addendum of 10 articles named the Bill of Rights. So although we hear each other speak of the “First Amendment” or the “Second Amendment,” their true names should indeed be the “First Article” and the “Second Article,” etc. The difference may seem small however the correct understanding is essential. These enumerated rights are factual “articles,” they are additions to the Con- stitution and are untouchable by man or by the government. Given this fact, it’s important to understand that the mere suggestion to repeal any of them is a statement of historical ignorance and shows a lack of understanding of the intent by the authors, Congress, and the States of the late 18th century. In essence, there is no provision to repealing or restricting any of the Bill of Rights through the future repeal of amendments to the Constitution as these rights are clearly understood to be untouchable by man or by the government.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 39 “In a period of such fast-paced change, Why So Much it’s human nature to listen to the stories... and forget to do any ANGER? research on your own.” By Ron Frazier Tumblr; photo sharing on Instagram, There are many activist groups that Snapchat, Pinterest; and video sharing have a financial interest in outrage and This should be the time of year on YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscop, use social media to portray some poli- when everyone is talking about “Peace Vimeo are all the new way people are cies and politicians as a threat to civili- on earth, good will toward man”; but in- keeping in touch with family and friends. zation. Likewise journalists do very little stead we are a nation divided. There Well, you get the picture. to find out what the people really be- are several opinions, and everyone has It’s impossible for most of us to keep lieve, it’s just easier to follow the polls one. up with all the technology, but compa- and base their information on reporting When I was growing up, most of the nies and political campaigns all hire the results of those polls. information we received came from well schooled specialist to handle this In a period of such fast-paced news outlets, the barbershop, church, for them. They can inundate us with in- change, it’s human nature to listen to the friends, and the local bar. There was formation and twist it anyway they want. stories, the storytellers, and forget to do very little television, so our main news Every time we go on the internet, they any research on your own. Instead, we outlet was the newspaper and our radio. learn more about us. If you look up bar- choose to listen to the people that spew Today things are quite different. More stools on a site, you will be inundated the hatred and misinformation, when we people and businesses are using social with information about bar stools, etc. should be appraising the evidence and media to disburse information, grow There are so many ways to look at making our own decisions. their sales and fan base, use customer things, and although they mean the In fact, it was President Obama, in his generated content for ads, better target same thing, it’s easy to get caught up in final State of the Union, who called it net new and returning customers, and a discussion of opposing views. Partly one of his few regrets that the division of A/B test on the fly, using platform ana- cloudy or partly sunny, glass is half full our nation deepened. No one president lytics to determine winners. Social net- or glass is half empty could be accepted is responsible for the discourse or sense working on Facebook, Linkedin, Goggle as alternative facts depending on your of common purpose, but they occupy and more; Microblogging on Twitter, own interpretation. the highest office and they should set the

40 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 polarizing and conspiratorial content as professionally produced news and the average levels of misinformation were higher in swing states than in uncontest- ed states. Yes, there was a lot of bad information and there are still a lot of negative ads on the air, in newspapers and misinformation on many of the social media outlets. It’s important that you find your information from more than one source and more than one media group. It doesn’t mean you’ll always be right, but you have a better chance of getting a more accurate story. It’s always good to have debates about issues and the candidates, but keep it civil. When a candidate places an ad, I like it when they tell us what they plan to do and if John Kennedy stumping in Wisconsin. I have additional questions give them a tone by example. president are usually not the ones you call. That’s class. The ads that criticize President Trump may be the most trans- might see about either politics or policy, the competition with a bunch of false or actional and the most transparent presi- but driven more by rage and for ratings. misleading information does little to help dent we’ve ever had in office, and that When Trump became President me make a decision; it usually confuses bothers a lot of people. Maybe that’s Trump, everyone was prepared to have me more and makes me look deeper what’s difficult for so many to under- Hillary Clinton fill that position. She into why someone would do it. stand. Our youngest son once told us was predicted by most media groups to As I was growing up and studied his- communication is everything, and that’s come out on top up until the last 3 states tory, it just didn’t change that fast. Today what President Trump is doing with the counted their ballots, and then Trump it’s changing on a daily basis. We have public. Nothing much going on behind surpassed her and became our 45th more information than we can absorb the scenes that we don’t already know, president. and we have to believe that our future so there’s not much speculation. On the very day he was elected a will be protected by today’s youth. Most of the battles picked with our large majority of voters said he was not When Colin Kaepernick took a knee qualified, did not have the experience, during the playing of the United States and was not honest or trustworthy, in national anthem, he sparked a firestorm fact many still feel that way. At the same of controversy. He said it was to pro- time a large majority believed the coun- test against racial injustice in the United try was on the wrong track and those States. His actions prompted both nega- are the ones who believed he could tive and positive responses. The nega- change the course of America. tive included suggestions that players And remember when Facebook final- who protest should be fired, while others ly admitted the Russians agents bought displayed their disapproval of players’ ads in 2016? They said the ads mainly protest by leaving the stadium immedi- focused on “divisive social and political ately or refusing to watch games at all. messages.” The ads targeted both sides, The positive responses included similar so it really wasn’t as much for conversion behavior by athletes in other NFL teams. as it was for conflict. If you believe ev- This of course added to the divide of erything you read on the internet, think our nation, as the “Star-Spangled Ban- again. According to an Oxford univer- ner” has been performed regularly at sity Computational Propaganda Project, the beginning of NFL games since the Cresent Hardy at a Meet and Greet Twitter users got as much misinformation, end of WWII by order of NFL com-

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 41 missioner Elmer Layden according to in uniform, if applicable, should remove to enjoy that day. History.com and Wikipedia. their headdress with their right hand and On Facebook this has been discussed In 1930 the Veterans of Foreign Wars hold it at the left shoulder, the hand be- quite a bit, but no one seems to be bend- began a petition for the United States to ing over the heart.” In all cases, the at- ing. The other thing that has been dis- officially recognize “The Star-Spangled tention given to the anthem should be cussed extensively has been the divide Banner” as the national anthem. Over the same, regardless of the presence of between the Democrats and the Repub- five million people signed the petition the flag at the location. licans and the disrespect to the office of and later that year the House of Repre- The First Amendment (Amendment our President. In fact there has been so sentatives passed the bill. On March 3, I) to the United States Constitution pre- much anger posted by one individual 1931 the Senate passed it and President vents Congress from making any law re- about President Trump and the White Herbert Hoover signed it on March 4, specting an establishment of religion, House, I finally found myself un-friending 1931, officially adopting it as the na- prohibiting the free exercise of religion, this individual. Life is too short to listen to tional anthem of the United States of or abridging the freedom of speech, so much negative, plus it was hurting oth- America. the freedom of the press, the right to ers merely trying to have a discussion. The National Anthem statute now on peaceably assemble, or to petition for So when will all this anger stop, I wish the books, known as 36 U.S. Code § a governmental redress of grievances. I knew. My glass is still half full and it’s 301, acknowledges that the Star-Span- It was adopted on December 15, 1791, still partly sunny. We have a chance gled Banner is the official national an- as one of the ten amendments that con- to change things, but only if we get out them; and that military members should stitute the Bill of Rights. and vote. I will definitely be voting and salute as it plays or is performed, while So while Kaepernick says he was already have done my due diligence. I “all other persons present should face using his right to freedom of speech, hope each of you will do the same and the flag and stand at attention with their he was also doing at a time that disre- get out and VOTE! right hand over the heart, and men not spected others at a location they came CALLING 9-1-1

I’m not certain how this works in other parts of the country, but Pahrump Life would like to share this with all our readers. If you need to call 911 but are afraid to because someone is in the room, dial and ask for a pepperoni pizza. They will ask if you know you’re calling 911. Say yes, and continue pretending you’re making an order. They’ll ask if there’s someone in the room. You can ask how long it will take for the pizza to get to you, and they will tell you how far away a patrol unit is. Share this to save a life! Dispatchers are trained to ask specific yes or no questions…don’t hang up!

42 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 43 Girlabout Town by Donna Bellina [email protected] 702-239-7164

Lifelong Learning Model is coming to Pahrump instrument can offset cognitive decline, Explore, Discover, Develop, En- and learning difficult new skills at an older gage, and Socialize with others age is associated with improved memory. As we age our quest for knowledge Being open and curious has pro- doesn’t end or at least it shouldn’t. found personal and professional Learning for the 55+ crowd isn’t simply benefits. While few studies validate about earning degrees or attending sto- this observation, I’ve noticed in my own ried institutions. Books, online courses, interactions that those who dedicate professional development programs, themselves to learning and who exhibit podcasts, and other resources have nev- curiosity are almost always happier and er been more abundant or accessible, more socially and professionally engag- making it easier than ever to reeducate ing than those who don’t. yourself. Every day, each of us is offered for personal enrichment, job skills en- Our capacity for learning is a the opportunity to pursue intellectual de- hancement, and just plain fun! Through cornerstone of human flourishing velopment in ways that are tailored to diverse educational, cultural, and social and motivation. We are uniquely en- our learning style. activities we connect, learn and open dowed with the capacity for learning, Lifelong learning offers classes to ourselves to new relationships. creation, and intellectual advancement. adults aged 55+, taught by skilled and So why don’t more of us seize that op- Have you ever sat in a quiet place and talented members of your community portunity? We know it’s worth the time, finished a great novel in one sitting? Do and yet we find it so hard to make the you remember the fulfillment you felt time. The next time you’re tempted to put when you last took on a difficult task learning on the back burner, remember a few points: Learning is positive for health. Read- ing, even for short periods of time, can dramatically reduce your stress levels. A recent report in neurology noted that while cognitive activity can’t change the biology of Alzheimer’s, learning activities can help delay symptoms, preserving people’s quality of life. Other research Two ladies learning to cook indicates that learning to play a new Ukulele and guitar class

44 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Women Artists of Nye County Meet Jo Anna Sterley, fairly new to the Pahrump community she and her husband, Frank, moved to Pahrump 1 ½ years ago from Las Vegas where Jo Anna owned three upscale spas which touted an impressive client list including — whether a math problem or a foreign Andre Agassi, Demi Moore, Bruce Wil- language course — and found yourself making breakthrough progress? Have you ever worked with a team of friends or colleagues to master difficult material or create something new? These expe- Oil painting of sunflowers riences can be electrifying. We are social animals capturing the opportunity name of their new business is “BEST IN to maintain our curiosity and intellectual THE WEST” and although tucked away humility —it can be one of life’s most re- it’s worth looking for. warding pursuits. Jo Anna is a gifted oil painter with an Lifelong learning is a powerful tool innocent, powerful style of painting that to engage older adults that are going makes you stop and really take in all the through a transition in their lives whether details within what appears to be a very it is the loss of a family member, depres- simple painting. Vibrant color and her sion and isolation due to relocating or individual style is an example of expres- just plain boredom, looking to find your Jo Anna Sterley sionism painting. This style of painting passions. It’s also a great way to mingle is closely related to the emotions and and get to make new friends. lis and John Denver. After moving to Pah- feelings of human heart. This emotional So, what do you think? Got a great rump Jo Anna and her husband opened overflow of human heart is illustrated idea for a class? Are you ready to make a unique art gallery and gift shop at from a subject’s perspective. The expres- new friends, experience new things, 2301 E. Winery Road – Suite 105. The sionist paintings either represents emo- learn a new skill or take an exciting day- tional state of the artist or is intended to trip? Or better yet how about becoming a Lifelong Learning facilitator (instructor) and delight attendees with your knowledge. Here are some facilitator guide- lines from others who have participated in and facilitated classes: If you are interested in teaching, or attending a Lifelong class contact Donna Bellina @ togetherwerestronger01@ gmail.com to set up an appointment to learn more about the process. You can participate in a bevy of classes from beginning line dancing, Spy vs. Spy, pastel drawing, jewelry making, philosophies of Asia, India and more. No matter what level of education you have attained, if you are retired or semi- retired, get out of the house, mingle, and make new friends. Along the way you Oil painting of Barn and Cacti may just learn something new! November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 45 Take a walk into the past with a series of die cast cars from Jim Bierly, the detail is amazing right down to the license plates. She also has an eight piece place setting of Green heritage dishes – valued at $5,000. You should also check out the Native American and stained glass art, As if that isn’t enough Jo Anna and her husband have written five screenplays and are much focused on getting them produced. Jo Anna says the ideas Minuetto sheet music for the screenplays come primarily from her husband Frank, she makes suggestions in the edit. Jo Anna is gracious and knowledgeable on so many subjects I felt an artist connection to her right from the beginning. Stop by to say hello and browse. Check out the vintage clothing and purs- es, jewelry, collectibles and intriguing art. Oh, I forgot to mention if you have any dry cleaning you can drop it off… they also offer dry cleaning services!

Native American relic Minuetto Music induce some kind of an emotional echo Meet Minuetto and the talented within the viewer. group of people that make it up. Minu- George Roberts on flute Her shop is welcoming and intriguing etto is a chamber/classical music group almost like a curiosity shop filled with that are willing and eager to incorpo- music group like this in our community. beautiful art and collectibles. She has rate jazz, pop, soul and rock into their It is never too late to find your passion a jacket that is a replica of one that was arrangements. Their unique musical and do what you love. made for actress Goldie Hawn. There backgrounds add to my excitement of George Roberts, flutist and founder of are only two in the world! having an accomplished and credible the group, did not start playing flute until he was 47 years old. Interested in founding a group of musicians that played classical music and jazz he placed an ad in the paper and eventually formed the group Minuetto featuring Ruth Ho- gan on the cello, Patti Vinikow on the clarinet, Barbara Edwards on the viola and Patti Henderson on the violin. Their musical backgrounds are wide and varied. Ruth Hogan, cellist, has been playing cello for close to 50 years. She played with the Oregon symphony, She moved to Pahrump from Gresham, Oregon and has played the cello at musical events in various community Stained Glass Window orchestras and pit orchestras for well

46 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Ruth Hogan on cello

Minuetto Group- front to back: Patti Henderson, Barbara Edwards, Patti Barbara Edwards on viola Vinikow, George Roberts, Ruth Hogan

known musicals, including “Brigadoon”, “South Pacific”, “Anything Goes” and “Kiss Me Kate”. Barbara Edwards, viola, started playing in the 4th grade. Originally from El Paso Texas she moved to Henderson, NV in 2013 and joined the Henderson Sym- phony. Watching her play was transfor- mation in motion. The music seemed to take her into a journey, another world or Patti Henderson on violin altered state if you will. Her viola music is soft, strong and powerful. including an Irish guitar band, a country Patti Vinikow, clarinetist comes from western band and a pop orchestra. The a musically-inclined family. Her late wonderful thing about these musicians is mother was a child radio star in the ‘30s they are very community minded. They who could tap dance, sing, play the vio- are open to collaboration with other lin and performed on the “Ed Sullivan bands including our own Pahrump Val- Show” and on Broadway. Patti moved to ley High School band. Now that they Pahrump but was raised in the Portland, are finding their groove, their goal is Seattle area. Her musical background to become more active in the Pahrump Patti Vinikow on clarinet dates back to grade school where girls art and music scene. They are always were allowed to play either a flute, or looking for new musicians and musical 5930 for further details. clarinet. The boys could play whatever events to participate in. For more information on joining Min- instrument they wanted, and she wanted They have performed at the Bob Ruud uetto Music, or booking them for an to play the drums, but settled for the Community Center, the library, at one event, contact George Roberts at 775- clarinet, later learning to play the alto of the local casinos, the high school, 910-1939. sax and flute. churches, the wineries for weddings, re- Patty Vinikow is accepting students Patti Henderson, violinist came from ceptions and other special events. They for music and voice lessons at Foxster Hemut, California and has been play- will be performing a Holiday show at music and can be reached by email: ing violin since the 4th grade. Her mu- Pahrump Community library in Decem- [email protected]. sical career has had many dimensions ber. Contact the library at 775-727-

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 47 stay STOPPED Staying in reccery yr lii

Shelley Poerio

Sober Living: Recovery Residences “Understanding What are they? How do they differ? the differences By Shelley Poerio diction: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc., between sober living and attending 12-step meetings. They are screened for drug and alcohol use options is critical For people newly facing addiction on a random basis, and if they relapse, themselves, or for people with an ad- various approaches are taken ranging for ensuring the dicted loved one, “Sober Living” is an from immediately losing the privilege to option for transitioning from treatment stay in the house, to getting a second highest probability to a life of healthy recovery and staying chance once they return to sobriety. of success.” stopped. Most sober residences are run Most sober residences are in a home for profit, but a few are not-for-profit, al- in a regular neighborhood, and 7-10 lowing for a lower cost per resident with people occupy a 3-5 bedroom house, levels of sober living homes, based on a wide range in level of services. Under- but some are in apartment buildings or type of administration and residence, standing the differences between sober more institutional settings. Residents pay services provided, and staffing. These living options is critical for ensuring the a weekly rent and may need to pay for levels are described below. highest probability of success. their own food. The approximate cost Peer-Run (Level I) Overview of Sober Living per week to stay in such a residence These residences are run democrati- Residences ranges from $150.00 for either lower cally, with an un-paid house manager The goal of any sober house is to service or high-level service offered by a or senior resident responsible to ensure provide a home environment that sup- not-for-profit organization, up to several all residents are in compliance with the ports sobriety until the residents are able thousand dollars per month for the high- house rules. These homes require drug to live sober more independently. All est level of service. And of course, prices screenings and house meetings, and self- residents agree – typically with a con- vary based on regional area. help meetings - Alcoholics Anonymous tract – to stay in recovery, follow house The National Association of Recovery (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are rules, and abstain from all forms of ad- Residences (NARR) has established four encouraged. Family-style residences are 48 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Living Free Health & Fitness Chart Utilizing NARR-based Levels of Sober Living

typical for peer-run sober living. not outsourced. These residences may Monitored (Level II) be provided in an institutional-like envi- Level II residences have a manager ronment but can also be found in resi- or senior resident, typically compensat- dential settings. ed for the position, who is responsible Many considerations go into the deci- for administering house rules, policies sion about what level of care is desired and procedures. Peer-run groups, drug as people in recovery transition from screening, and resident in self-help or treatment back to life in a more conven- treatment is required. These sober resi- tional setting. Cost is frequently a decid- dences are primarily in single-family ing factor, but there are options for a homes but can be in multi-family -type combination of Level III- IV at a Level dwellings. I price. Living Free Health & Fitness, A Non-Profit Corporation, provides such Supervised (Level III) a solution. This higher level of sober living has If you have questions about sober a house manager and certified staff or living and this article, or comments case managers. This level adds life skills and ideas for subsequent articles, development along with outsourced please contact me at shelley@living clinical services and includes service freehealth.org. hours in-house. These are typically state- licensed, and in addition to an organi- Shelley Poerio is a Licensed Clinician, zation hierarchy in the residence, there Master Addiction Counselor, Certified is administrative oversight of service pro- Fitness Trainer, and author of “Rebal- viders. Level III sober living can reside in ancing the Addictive Mind: Beating various residential settings. Addiction with Exercise and Nutrition.” She is also the founder of Living Free Service Provider (Level IV) Health & Fitness, a 501(c)(3) organiza- The Level IV category for sober living tion that helps people stay in recovery residences requires credentialed staff, through counseling, education pro- and the residences are overseen by an grams, lifestyle changes and sober liv- organizational hierarchy with clinical ing. Shelley lives in Pahrump, NV and and administrative supervision. Life skills has been in active recovery since Sep- development along with clinical services tember 5, 2001. For more information: and programing are provided in-house, www. livingfreehealth.org.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 49 Our Family Caring for Yours ... Desert View Hospital Desert View Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon

Quality, compassionate care, close to home We’re here when you need us, serving residents and visitors of Pahrump and the Dr. Nodzo is now seeing patients in Pahrump. A fellowship trained surrounding area. You don’t have to travel far for comprehensive care. We offer: hip and knee joint replacement specialist, he offers care for fractures, arthritis and sports injuries. • Emergency Care Available 24/7 • Laboratory Services He completed his fellowship in joint replacement surgery at the • Surgery • Physical Therapy – Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and his orthopedic • Colonoscopies - Neurological conditions surgery residency at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. He serves as an orthopedic • Radiology/Diagnostic - Orthopedic and sports injuries surgeon in adult reconstruction and joint replacement at Nellis Air - MRI, CT, digital mammography - Neck and back pain programs Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, and serves in the United States Air and x-rays • Wound Care – Inpatient and Outpatient Force. He returned in May 2018 from a deployment in Afghanistan where he served as an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Nodzo has published an extensive amount of research and presented at national and international conferences. He has won multiple awards for his research and continues to strive to advance orthopedic care for patients.

Scott R. Nodzo, MD

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50 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Desert View Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Nodzo is now seeing patients in Pahrump. A fellowship trained hip and knee joint replacement specialist, he offers care for fractures, arthritis and sports injuries.

He completed his fellowship in joint replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. He serves as an orthopedic surgeon in adult reconstruction and joint replacement at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, and serves in the United States Air Force. He returned in May 2018 from a deployment in Afghanistan where he served as an orthopedic surgeon.

Scott R. Nodzo, MD

Call to schedule an appointment. 775-751-7100

Dr. Nodzo sees patients at desertviewhospital.com 330 S. Lola Lane, Suite 200 Pahrump, NV 89048 Desert View Hospital is an affiliate of The Valley Health System in Las Vegas.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 51 52 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 53 Insurance 101: Got Health Insurance? Don’t be Scammed

By Brent Leavitt screenings, or health checks. Sometimes they’re referred to as multi-plans. These Health insurance has been a ma- types of plans are usually short duration. jor topic around the country lately. It’s At the end of the short timeframe, the an important issue and one that needs company may or may not renew your to be understood before you sign on coverage. You won’t know until you get the bottom line. It’s complex, and you there. If they don’t renew your policy, should seek out advise from specialists then you’ll have to wait for open enroll- that understand the ramifications of the ment in November. plans being offered. The state of Nevada just extended the Gone are the days when companies time limit for short duration plans from 90 days to six months. In other states, automatically offer health insurance to In addition to being a Health they can be up to a year. But they still their employees. Even those who do, Insurance Broker, Brent is a Financial don’t always continue that coverage may limit the benefits, and it may end Advisor. after retirement. Many people are self- after one year. Then you have to start all employed so responsible for finding over again to find coverage. plans. They are limited in many ways. their own protection against illness, un- Many of these types of policies are According to Brent Leavitt, of Battle foreseen events, or accidents. Without sold through call centers that employ Born Financial Advisor and Health Insur- it, you and your entire family can suffer non-insurance educated agents. They’ll ance Brokerage, there are many afford- severe financial consequences if some- tell you what you want to hear, and able “real” insurance coverage options thing goes wrong. when you receive the documentation, open to people, but they don’t know To cause even more confusion, a re- you discover it’s much different than you about them. They need to get educated cent regulation change allows the sale thought. enough to get the coverage they need of insurance across state lines. Immedi- Some offers require you to buy other without breaking the bank. ately, phones started ringing with cheap kinds of insurance along with the health Like so many times when there’s an insurance policy offers from around the insurance coverage. They bundle ser- important and popular subject being country. But what do these policies actu- vices together, and you can’t get the discussed nationwide, your phone starts ally cover? discount rate on health insurance with- to ring with various companies making out buying the whole package. All of a what sounds like a good deal. But is it? Be Cautious Before Jumping sudden, it’s not as cheap as it initially at the Chance to Buy Cheap sounded. Some companies won’t send Red Flags Brent says some red flags to watch for Coverage you any information until after you’ve include: The policies may appear inexpensive, paid. This should make you suspicious but they may also be short duration...last- from the start. • The company is not associated with one of the two companies licensed ing only a few months. Or they could be These plans may sound appealing. to operate in Nevada. This could limited benefit plans and cover doctors They offer things like no deductible, no only but do not include hospital stays, be a scam or not full coverage. co-pay, and they’re inexpensive, but Those two companies are: medications, pre-existing conditions, they are not full-blown health insurance 54 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 have to wait 90 days before it becomes effective. If you lose insurance for some reason before January 1, or are about to become Medicare eligible, and need coverage until enrollment time comes around, then a short duration plan could be warranted. But make sure it covers what you need. Ask a lot of questions and if they require you to pay before they give you answers, walk away or hang up. - Health Plan of Nevada Insurance Broker Brent Leavitt is How to Avoid Getting willing to answer your questions - Ambetter from Silver Summit Caught in a Scam Health Plan about the different plans you are Before you decide on insurance, considering. • They don’t cover pre-existing check out the information provided by conditions the Nevada Department of Insurance is an example of a broker who • They offer a PPO (Preferred (DOI). They offer a list of the legitimate represents multiple companies, and Provider Organization) as a selling health insurance companies that pro- he can tell you the benefits of each point when PPOs are not available vide full coverage in Nevada. The rates plan and whether or not they’ll in Nye county for individual for these policies are included on the cover what you need. coverage. They are available to employer groups and also in Clark website. Go to www.DOI.nv.gov and Know What You are Buying County. do some research before you accept You hear horror stories every day about people who thought they had • Their rates don’t fluctuate any offer. depending on gender or age Other resources to check out include: good health insurance coverage only to find out after it’s too late, they are not • They don’t offer coverage of • NVHealthLink.com – a state unexpected events exchange covered for what they need. Don’t be one of them. Do your re- • A call center employee is • Healthcare.gov – available until representing the company January 2020 search and know exactly what you’re buying. Ask about any limitations on • The caller says they’ve been • Find local assistance through local awarded a special enrollment resources types of coverage as well as duration. opportunity - Navigators such as Nevada Does it cover hospital stays and medication? What else does it include? • They say you cannot read the Outreach – are paid by state policy before you pay grants and can answer questions The best advice is to talk with a spe- but cannot give advice cialist. Find someone who knows the in- The nationwide enrollment time for a - Local agents or brokers – dustry. There are good deals out there, full health insurance plan is from No- are contracted by insurance but you need to be careful. Explain your vember 1 to December 15. Nevada is carriers, can answer questions, situation and what you need, and an the only state that allows buying health offer advice, and follow up with agent will be able to work with you and insurance outside of this time, but you clients as a personal agent. Brent come up with a plan that fits you without skimping on the necessities. Be cautious. You want real coverage without limitations and something you can afford. Not all premiums are out- landish. You need to look at all the options and pick the one that fits you. Brent Leavitt and his team at Battle Born have offered to answer questions regarding this article. They can be reached on 775-410-6301. Their office Insurance offerings outside the normal open enrollment dates are probably is located on the corner of Highway limited coverage or short duration policies. 160 and Basin.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 55 The Artistic Divas & Dudes

By Sherry Rhine

The Artistic Divas and Dudes are a unique and ecliptic group of local artists and crafters. We started out over 9 years ago with 10 members and currently have 74 members. The artists and crafters within our group make specialty soaps and lo- Merry Christmas decoration by Judy tions. They also quilt, knit, crochet, and Mouer tat. There are those that make greeting cards, fine art paintings on canvas, tile, elry, gourd art, wood burned, carved, or wood. There are also stunning jew- and painted plus yummy treats (sugar free and regular), jellies, and much, much more. Many of our artists and crafters use repurposed items to make their art such as old tires found in the Sleeping Santa by Randi Case desert, pine cones, wood pallets, wine bottles and corks, thereby recycling time and their spouses’ time to help with items and helping with the environment. anything needed. We all believe we These very talented artists and crafters are truly the BEST!!! The camaraderie have an imagination with their craft that amongst us is so amazing and it shows. is beyond anything you have ever seen. You will find many of our members We are a member run group which participating in the various arts and means the members make the decisions crafts fairs throughout town every year. about everything that goes on. Each Many of us have repeat customers who member has a voice and is encouraged always want that unique gift to give to speak up; express their opinions, vol- for birthdays, Christmas, and other oc- unteer, and are an intricate part of the casions or to buy something for them- group. There are 5 board members selves. Some of us also travel to other who assist with the running of the group Mouse in a Stocking on a gourd by locations for shows and festivals such along with the many who volunteer their Sherry Rhine as California; Las Vegas; Kingman and

56 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Casa Grande, Arizona; Death Valley for Death Valley Days; and Carson City for the Silver State Art Festival. Our main charter is to host at least one craft show a year so we can show- case the talents of our group. This year our annual Mistletoe and Magic Arts MISTLETOE AND MAGIC and Crafts Show will be held December ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 14th and 15th at the Bob Ruud Com- munity Center. There will be over 40 December 14 & 15 vendors, all Divas and Dudes, who will Bob Ruud Community Center delight you with their wonderful hand crafted wares. Hopefully Santa will be 50 N Hwy 160 • Pahrump, NV able find time in his busy schedule to join us again for a couple of hours and entertain the young as well as the old. So….look for our ads in the local newspaper and our flyers throughout town for the details about the show and mark your calendar. Then please come see all of us at the Bob Ruud Commu- nity Center to shop for those special and unique last minute gifts or stocking stuffers. For additional information about the Artistic Divas and Dudes or our show Mistletoe and Magic, contact Sherry Rhine at 775-513-9343 or Wilhelmina Moses at 775-513-8033.

Painted gourd by Lenora Dianielson Trellis Wrap by Patty Mailtland

Wise Old Owl on a gourd by Sherry Rhine Jewelry by Barb Gibbons Tatted earrings by Wilhelmina Moses

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 57 Healthy Living Bone Broth & Collagen Health Benefits! From improved digestion and strengthened hair and nails to increased immunity and detoxification, bone broth &/or collagen does it all!

By Justin Curnutt, Pharm.D. selling book filled with heartfelt short sto- The problem is that their enormous ries. Before the 1930’s, Doctors used to presence often allows us to slack on Bone broth has many names. The recommend bone broth consumption for the personal responsibility we institute French call it bouillon. The Italian call it stomach ailments to both adult and in- around applying preventative heal- brodo. The Spanish and Portuguese call fant patients alike! As you can see, bone ing strategies toward lifestyle related it caldo. broth is not a new phenomenon. health issues (blood sugar imbalanc- Why? Because part of the magic of But regrettably times have changed es, obesity, type two diabetes, leaky bone broth lies in that it’s a culinary tra- and the age-old knowledge of bone gut syndrome...) which have become dition known all over the world to both broth benefits has gotten lost in our mod- accepted as completely “normal” in indigenous cultures and classic cuisines ern day cultural craving for instant grati- our culture. That “magic pill” mental- alike. You see, although your Gran- fication from a “magic pill” solution. ity combined with easy and overly en- nie and Julia Child may have differed Nowadays, when it comes to our couraged access to pharmaceuticals vastly in their kitchen skills, they were health, the front line of defense pass- cancels out the emphasis we ought to both keenly aware of bone broth ben- es clear over diet and lifestyle changes, be putting towards incorporating real efits, well before we had any scientific and instead, dives headfirst into pharma- foods, like bone broth, for their sustain- research to prove it. ceuticals. There’s no denying the impor- able, powerful health altering and heal- There was even a time (before the tance of drugs and medication. After all, ing properties. 1930’s) when Chicken Soup for the if it weren’t for them, where would we be That is what’s not ok. Soul was more than just the title of a best- in emergency situations!

58 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Let’s Clear One Thing Up Collagen can also be used as a general tonic, but I tend to When we say bone broth, we’re not talking about bouillon think of it for more specific concerns. For example, if you want cubes, liquid meat extracts and artificial broth powders that to target your sore joints, help fix a leaky gut, improve sleep line your average grocery store shelf. Yuck! That is not the stuff troubles or support skin health then a bigger dose of collagen- that contains the many bone broth benefits we’ll be sharing all specific amino acids will likely be very helpful. throughout this post. They might look like broth but they contain Of course, you don’t necessarily have to choose between ZERO nutritional value, are often filled with questionable in- the two. My preferred mix is two scoops of Bone Broth Protein gredients (like MSG and artificial flavors) and, in fact, usually Powder and one scoop of Collagen Powder in the evening to exacerbate the very issues (like leaky gut syndrome) a true, wind down before bed. pure bone broth can repair. In conclusion, add this into your armament of wellness prod- When we say bone broth, we’re talking about the marrow- ucts! Come in and try a sample of collagen and learn how to filled, collagen packed, gelatin-rich, mineral dense magic liquid make your own bone broth! Join this community of like-minded the likes of which we make and carry at our store. That is what individuals who want to ‘ACTUALLY’ change their health for we mean when we refer to bone broth benefits. the better! So What Can This Powerful Brew Actually Do? Justin Curnutt has a Doctorate Degree in It can strengthen and improve: Pharmacy. He is the owner of Pahrump • Digestion Wellness Center located at the top of Postal • Immunity Rd in Pahrump Nevada (2341 E. Postal Dr. • Liver detoxification Ste. B, 89048). His center specializes in • Joints & cartilage natural remedies and health education. His • Bones and teeth center has chiropractic, massage therapy, vibroacoustic healing, BEMER™ Blood • Hair, skin & nails Flow Therapy, bulk herbs, teas, vitamins, All of that in a bowl of soup? Yes! minerals, essential oils, and many MANY Now before we go further: What’s the other AMAZING products and services! difference between bone north & collagen? It’s a question I often get asked by clients. The key differences are in the nutrient-profile and how they’re made. Let’s take a closer look. You can think of bone broth as general overall support for the body. It contains a wealth of key nutrients, including pro- teins like collagen that are rich in important amino acids like glycine and glutamine. It also contains an array of minerals (i.e. calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc) as well as releasing joint friendly glycosami- noglycans (GAGs) when the beef or chicken bones simmer for 6-24 hours. Collagen is a protein found in bone broth, but it can also be isolated via a process called hydrolyzation which creates a more concentrated collagen powder supplement. This can be hugely beneficial because you get much bigger doses of collagen, and collagen-specific amino acids like glycine, glutamine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine. These amino acid “all-stars” are terrific for keeping joints healthy, your digestive system running on all cylinders and toning down your nervous system to support recovery. I like to think of bone broth as a general tonic to support overall health. It gives you an added array of key nutrients to keep you feeling your best. It’s also a fantastic addition in the winter months to boost immunity, support your nervous system and feel your best in the darkest, coldest days.

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 59 For a decade, the Pahrump community has entrusted Nathan Adelson Hospice with quality home care and in-patient services for the terminally ill.

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November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 61 OPEN FOR discussion

Are You Ready?

By Dan Schinhofen (That’s what I see when I hear Are You them all and arranged them to move Ready) through emotions and thoughts. I am working on a new song and al- A dream or a nightmare? That’s up to The song, “My Heart to You” is basi- bum. The title of this column is taken from you. While I disagree completely with cally a love letter to my wife. While it a life affirming song right near the end some on the far right and far left, I cele- doesn’t have a hook or a tune you will of this album. Joseph Campbell spoke brate that they are living a life that gives whistle it was written to be listened to about how life needs to be celebrated. them meaning. and, I hope, enjoyed, as songs many There is an old Irish saying, “Is this a pri- If we can all stand back from our own decades away were once written. (Boy vate fight or can anyone join in.?” That, political, Spiritual, or personal belief sys- can I take myself seriously or what.) he said, was a good analogy to life. tem, and see that it is really a wonderful Have you ever said something in the Whether good or bad, join in. If God world after all, wouldn’t that be a place heat of the moment that woke you up created everything, then there is divinity you’d want to live? Me too, but while I later in the night? “Did you forget that in everything, and everyone. By partici- love the ideals and words in, “Imagine” words have power, they can turn a heart pating you are recognizing the divine I know that if you locked 100 people in to stone.” The other line in this song that and isn’t that the first commandment? a room they may not elect a leader, but kind of sums up this album is, “Hearts Now we may not always agree with they will pick someone to hate. are given, true love cannot be taken.” everyone’s analysis of life or their own Boy, that went a long way to explain I wrote a song for our youngest personal belief system, the fact that they a jam tune. daughter’s wedding and as it is more of are in this fight makes them worthy to be Anyway, I was lucky to get Derrick a traditional song I thought to include it. acknowledged. Jordan, Bob White, and Jason Lopez Oh, and because my family means ev- I see a small band setting up in a town in the studio for a few hours. Then I tor- erything to me. center and starting to play. As the song tured Carson for a few weeks and laid Which brings us to Make No Apol- goes on more and more people show down some of the mellower stuff. James ogy and so I won’t. Just a fun blues tune up. Clans Men and Black Life Matters, was a big help on sax and various other that popped into my head. and men in suits, and hippy’s and ranch- instruments, and for good conversation. After that groove comes, Are You ers, and ecologists, (same thing, but the So, while I was participating in our Re- Ready. Like I said before it’s just a jam ranchers actually do it) Gothic’s and public these past ten or so years, many tune. Mormons. things have been said about me and I end this album with one of the most By the end they are all shouting out my character. I think this album shows a life affirming songs I have written, “Gar- together and dancing with each other. pretty clear picture of who I am. I wrote den of Stone”. When I wrote it, I felt

62 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 peaceful. I then thought, “My sister may Like life, this recording isn’t perfect, think I’m suicidal.” But she heard what I and too short. There is a dropped chord did. This was a few weeks after our moth- or note here or there, but like life, it has er passed and now I associate it with her heart. With a small budget I couldn’t af- more than what I originally intended. ford a producer so I did that myself too. Without acknowledging death how My daughter Bitty, our youngest, sings can we live? This doesn’t mean a mor- all female background vocals. She was bid fascination, it is just something that so afraid, but she did a great job. has been with me since I was 8 years Here is a list of the songs. old, “Life is fleeting”. My wife and I have • Cry Again “memories, longer than the road that • Daddy’s Little Girl (to Ses) stretches out a head.” • My Heart to You (Love letter to my As we get closer to the finish line we bride) either tend to be more circumspect or we • Hollow Words rage and make everyone else around us • Wedding song (for Bitty) miserable. I hope I can see the beauty • Make No Apology in that and keep my perspective on the • Are You Ready (to my Son; he was wonder of life, but it’s ok to rage; I get it. born ready) Life is too short after all, and it really is • Garden of Stone a small world…after all. As long as you live a life that you enjoyed and believed If you’d like to have a CD email me at in, and did no harm to others that did [email protected] I’ll mail or drop a not agree with you, then I can still hope copy by your house. $10.00 please if I sell for that day when the world will, “…live 150 of them I may even break even. Down- loads available too! as one.” FFaammiillyy WW SSaannddeerrss Pahrump, NV iinneerryy

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November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 63 Recipe Box Spaghetti with Sausage By Marion Frazier

Every now and then spaghetti with sausage sauce sounds so good. And, while the sauce in the jar are good, sometimes you don’t have one of those in your pantry. But, generally the following ingredients are staples for your pantry and fridge or freezer. Ron and I came up with this when the need for pasta and sauce was the only thing that would satisfy the hankering feeling we had. So this is what we made: Ingredients 1 lb ground pork ½ cup green peppers ½ cup red peppers ½ cup white onion 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon oregano 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tsp fennel seed (rub between palms of your hand to release oils) 1-1/2 tablespoon sugar 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomato w/o salt 1 7 oz can tomato sauce Salt to taste Cooked spaghetti according to package directions Directions: Brown ground pork in saucepan with green and red peppers and onion. When the pork in brown and vegetables are translucent add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour to combine flavors. Combine drained spaghetti in sauce and simmer 5 minutes longer. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad.

64 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 65 Wills & Trusts Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

By David Bindrup, Attorney, CPA & assets – not you. cash out her step-children, but she only Masters of Law in Taxation We recently had a case where the walked away with only 33% of the pro- husband passed away without a Will ceeds of the sale of the house not even and his house was only titled in his name half the proceeds. All because her hus- You go through considerable ef- and he was survived by a wife of 32 band didn’t have a Will. forts to take care of your possessions: years of marriage and one estranged A properly drafted Will allows you to you spend time and money to protect brother. Because the husband died decide who inherits rather than the State your house, cars, and other assets. In without having a Will, Nevada laws re- of Nevada controlling this decision. fact, we spend our entire lives building quires that the house be split equally be- our assets, but through a couple poor What Happens if I Have a tween the wife and husband’s estranged Will, But There is a Mistake decisions your estate can be stripped brother. Initially the brother decided to away and your assets can end up be- With the Will? let the wife inherit the entire house, but Having been born and raised in Las ing consumed in court fees, attorney at the last minute before probate ended fees, and can go to your creditors, step- Vegas as a third generation Las Vegan I he insisted that we just follow Nevada have seen Vegas change quite a bit – for children, and estranged family members law and he should inherit half the house. instead of your intended beneficiaries. good and bad. The disappointing part Not only did the wife lose her husband with Vegas that doesn’t seem to happen Your Choice or Nevada’s: of 32 years of marriage, but she was in other parts of the US is how many Who Controls Your Assets? forced to sell her house and split the paralegals or financial advisors some- A properly drafted Will tells how a proceeds with some estranged brother- how convince the community that they person wants their assets distributed in-law all because her husband didn’t are just as good as Attorneys. Attorneys after their death (Nevada Revised Stat- have a Will. are licensed, educated, and trained, but ute “NRS” 132.370). If a person dies We had another case where the most importantly they are insured which without a Will in Nevada, the State of husband died and the wife was actu- means you are protected. If a financial Nevada determines who inherits your ally forced not only to sell the house to advisor who prepares Wills and Trusts

66 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 “A jack of all trades, is a master of none.”

or paralegal messes up, the consumer fully extended. has no recourse and the consequences The solution: hire an Attorney – not are the court throws out the entire Will some paralegal or financial advisor and then the State of Nevada controls to prepare your estate planning docu- who inherits the assets. This disgusts ments. Afterall, these documents only me because the innocent consumer is control what happens to your entire life misled and convinced by someone who savings. only wants to make a quick buck. What “A jack of all trades, is a master of is extremely disturbing is when financial none.” Doctors specialize, but some- advisors advertise cheap Will or Trust how Attorneys I guess can do everything packages in an attempt to gain knowl- perfectly. In estate planning, so many edge about your assets so they can sell mistakes are made when Attorneys don’t you high commission annuities and insur- primarily practice in this area of law and ance products. The poor consumer has because the best witness is dead (the not only been ripped off by the financial client)– the attorney’s shoddy work is Author: David L. Bindrup, ESQ., CPA, advisor in some horrible annuity that also impossible to attack. When choos- LL.M. is a former Ernst & Young CPA and is takes more than a decade to get out of, ing an attorney to prepare your Will or also a Nevada Attorney with an Advanced but their documents are not done prop- Trust, you should hire an Attorney that Law Degree (LL.M.) in Tax and teaches attorneys locally and nationally in the areas erly so instead of spouses inheriting (or only practices in that area of law so your of estate planning, asset protection, business the intended beneficiaries) then widows loved ones and intended beneficiaries planning, and probate. See his ad on this have to sell their homes and go back to inherit – not the State of Nevada, Attor- page for special discount and for his 3 office locations. work and some estranged beneficiary neys, or some estranged family member. is reincarnated with their entitled hands

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 67 at the kids table, or the right side of the If you have a favorite pet room near each other. story you’d like to share please send it to us at Since I’m the smallest dog I get the Pahrump Life Magazine for smallest portion. That’s why I’m always a chance to be published done first, or at least that’s what I lead in a future issue. Send PETS everyone to believe. The truth is I practi- to Ron Frazier a ron@ cally inhale the food it’s so good and pahrumplifemagazine. I’m so hungry!! com. Be sure to include your name and contact We don’t interfere with another’s information. bowl. That is a definite no-no, which RULE we decided and monitor ourselves. Af- ! ter everyone is done though, we check each other’s bowl to make sure no one The Most left any food. A clean bowl is a must in our family. Important Meal “Life doesn’t get much Occasionally kitty deems to join us in our nightly repast. She usually eats her of the Day better than this!” numerous meals a day in her bowl in By Frodo the utility room, but once in a while she job is to remind them it is time to bring will join us for dessert or an after dinner on the dinner. drink, or maybe some dinner conversa- A dog’s life is full of fun and ad- Once preparations begin the rest of tion She doesn’t get much conversation venturous things. Once in a while, at the the crew starts to gather around the from us. We are much too busy clean- dismay of Mr. and Mrs., we will catch a feed hole. We all know it takes a few ing our plates in anticipation for the bis- chipmunk or baby rabbit, even a bird. I minutes to prepare five meals so we are cuit treat that is to come. got a toad once. Boy that was a mistake very patient. That is, we don’t make any When we are all finished, and all I’ll never make again! But the most en- noise, but we are milling around looking bowls are inspected (once again by joyable time of day is feeding time. We very intent. us)... and the Mrs., a biscuit is given to have a ritual at our house that surpasses We all get fed at the same time out each of us. We leave the porch and go all that we do during the day. In our on the back screened porch. There are outside to eat our special morsel, and house we have one meal a day. We three bowls to the left and two bowls to dream of tomorrow at 4 o’clock. get treats during the day for various the right. We older ones get the left side, Let’s face it. Life doesn’t get much bet- reasons, and they are doubly appreci- with the ceramic bowls. They kids eat ter than this! ated when we do training. But the four o’clock meal is the shining star in our gastronomic day. First, I have a built in clock that tells me when we are getting close to ‘the time’. I am the self appointed clock watcher and guardian of all that is to be done at four o’clock. I have a cute little whine that is just loud enough for the Mr. and Mrs. to hear. But first I pay a lot of attention to the two of them. I sit my cute self near-by, look at one or the other with soulful eyes and if that doesn’t work after a few minutes I give out my little whimper. Most of the time the Mr. or Mrs. know by the human clock that it is time for feeding, but sometimes, when they are very busy doing something, my

68 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 69 Tell us about your upcoming event! If you have an event that you’d like Pahrump to know about, please submit the details to us at [email protected].

By Marion Frazier Veterans Day gather to give thanks. Native American November 11th tribes are brought together for a three Chief Tecopa Cemetery day celebration of beating drummers, dancers, musicians and craftsman from tribes all over the West. Craftsman will Nye County Valor Quilters display their wares and expect to sample Annual Chance of a Lifetime dishes of Native American food. Admis- Old West Days November 12th , 3 pm sion is free. For more information call November 2nd – 4th , 10 am GI Store, in Albertson’s Shopping 775-209-3444. Shoshone, California Center Join in the celebration. There will be Support our Veterans at the Annual Mountain Falls Craft Show craft shows with many vendors display- Raffle Ticket Drawing. Prize 1 – 2 Hot November 17th , 9 am – 4 pm ing and selling their wares. Check out Laps at Spring Mountain Racing. Prize 5001 /Clubhouse Dr - Mt Falls next to the museum and Crowbar Café. Walk 2 – Hot Sir Balloon Ride for 2. Prize Grill Room the trails, do some bird watching and 3 – 2 Rounds of Golf at Mountain Falls This show is a must attend. You can look at the pup fish pond, fish that were Golf Course. PrIze 4 – 2 Dinners at The fulfill your holiday shopping list from the almost extinct. There are also caves to Grill Room at Mountain Falls. Prize 5, 6 array of diversified vendors. There will explore in the natural surroundings. This and 7 $100 Money Cards. Tickets are be an array of interesting products to is the kickoff to Death Valley Encamp- $5 for 1 ticket and $25 for 6. For more choose from. ment. For more information, call Sho- information call Margie Stephens 775- shone Village at 760-852-4224. 727-3616. Contact Ginger Forbes 801-390-3790 or [email protected] Death Valley ‘49ers Annual Encampment Desert Greens Craft Show November 4th – 11th November 17th , 9 am – 3 pm Death Valley Desert Greens Community Center The week-long Find that one of a kind handmade item Western heritage fes- at this annual show which will be featur- tival features old-time ing local vendors selling their handmade and western-style items. It’s a great time to start your music, an Invitational holiday shopping. Admission is free and Western Art Show, plenty of parking. Contact Judy Mouer [email protected] craft show, fiddlin’ @ . and pickin’ contests and horseshoe contests. Pioneer Pahrump Social Pow Wow Community Christmas Tree costumes are encouraged and a contest November 16th – 18th , 12 noon Decorating - Lighting of the will be held. There is a wagon train and – 6 pm Christmas Tree horse parades. A community breakfast Petrack Park November 24th, 9 am - Lighting of will be available. Join in with the golf The event is a time to gather Native the Christmas Tree Ceremony - 6pm tournament and the annual World’s Low- Americans and non-natives alike. Pah- Pahump Nugget Hotel & Casino est 1849 Poker Tournament. For more rump is home to the Western Shoshone Parking Lot information go to www.deathvalley- and Paiute tribes. The celebration begins Come help decorate the community 49ers.org. with a spiritual side where participants Christmas tree. Each year Valley Electric 70 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 puts up the tree and the star on top. All that will be racing during the car & truck The Artistic Divas & Dudes presents decorations will be provided, but they contingency & technical inspection. The ‘ Mistletoe and Magic Arts need help putting those decorations on Nugget will be hosting a BBQ and beer and Crafts Fair’ the tree. Have a fun time helping to garden in the front parking lot from 11am December 14th & 15th , Friday 12- make the tree beautiful for everyone to – 3pm and again on Dec. 1st at which 4pm - Saturday 9-4pm enjoy all season long. time you can cheer your favorite drivers Bob Ruud Community Center, Petrack Park Then come and enjoy the Ceremony of to cross the finish line. Two days to finish your Holiday shop- Lighting of The Tree at 6 pm. For more ping with over 40 local vendors selling info, call Karen Jackson 775-537-6100. Letters to Santa – Breakfast their original handmade items. Take a with Santa chance on winning a one of a kind raffle Karen Jackson from KNYE December 1st, 8 – 10 am prize which has been donated by our Radio Annual Food Drive Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza vendors. Proceeds to benefit RSVP. So November 24th , 10 am – 2 pm Beatty Fire Station come on out and see if there isn’t some- December 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm Breakfast plates include pancakes, thing that you fall in love with. Free Smith’s Grocery Store sausage and choice of milk, juice or admission with plenty of free parking. Bring your donation of food to this coffee. Kids 12 and under eat FREE! For more information, call Sherry Rhine event. The food will be divided among A $5.00 donation is requested for all 775-513-9343. the local food banks that have signed others. Santa will be there ready to up. Veterans can also use personal hear what’s on the kids’ wish lists and to toiletry items , such as razors, shaving collect their letters. For more information cream, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc. call Pahrump Valley Lions Club at 775- For more information or to volunteer 727-9016. contact Karen Jackson 775-537-6100. OES-Order of Eastern Star Light Up A Life Art and Craft Fair November 27th , 4 - 5 pm Saturday, Dec. 1st , 9 am – 3 pm Valley Electric Association Conference Bob Ruud Community Center, Petrack Park Center You have all day Saturday to find that Nathan Adelson will hold a com- special handmade item made by a local memorative candlelight service to honor artist. With such a variety you can find all loved ones who have died in our that gift for someone special or maybe Pahrump community. All those wishing you will find a distinct original items for to have loved ones memorialized in the your self. Admission is free and plenty Cookies with Santa service will need to register. Free to the of parking. For more information, con- December 20th , 5 – 7 pm public. Must RSVP no later than Novem- tact Judy Mouer at JudyMouer@icloud. Pahrump Master Gardener Demontra- ber 20th. Call 702-796-3167. com. tion Garden, Corner of Calvada Blvd & Dandelion Festival of Trees Visit a Magical Winter Wonderland December 7th , 6 pm for one night only. Lights, decorations or Mountain Falls Country Club ornaments are hung on trees,and path- Nathan Adelson Hospice will host ways are lighted. Santa and Mrs. Claus its Festival of Trees Gala Dinner. Tree, arrive in a special red sleigh and sit on wreath, and stocking are available to their chairs under the gazebo. Children sponsor and decorate. Decorating will are welcomed to talk them and receive take place on Sunday. November 18th their holiday cookie. Hot chocolate and tea is available for everyone. Open to Best in The Desert Pahrump 10 am – 1 pm at Mountain Falls. At the Gala decorated trees, wreaths the public at no charge. For more infor- Nugget 250 and stockings will be auctioned off. The mation visit the Pahrump Master Garden- November 29th – 30th and De- funds raised from this event support er Booth at the Farmers Market, located cember 1st – 2nd , Times Vary-See the programs and services of Nathan in the Tractor Supply Co.’s parking lot on Schedule Adelson Hospice. Tickets are available each Saturday from 8:30 am to noon. Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino at a cost of $75.00 for one or $100.00 Approximately 175 cars, trucks, and for two which includes dinner. If you or Christmas Day UTVs will converge in Pahrump to race your organization would like to sponsor December 25th a one-way loop that is 242 miles long a tree, wreath and/or stocking or would with 7 Pit Stops for their chance to win like tickets for the dinner, please contact New Year’s Eve the last race of the series and the year. 702-796 -3141. December 31st Come to check out the cars and trucks

November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 71 Chili Silver State & Nevada for a chance to win $20,000. Cash event will benefit No to Abuse. For ad- State Chili Cook-Off prize and plaques will be awarded to ditional information contact Ron Frazier Mar. 16th – 17th , 9 am – 3:30 pm the top 3 winners. All proceeds of the at 775-764-7569. Petrack Park A family day of entertainment and chili. The Gun Fighters, the Silver Tappers, a Car Show, and vendors will entertain you. Enter the International Chili Society (ICS) Cook-off for a chance to win $1,000 or People’s Choice local competition to win $100. ICS entry is $35 for members and People’s Choice is $25. This year a Youth Division has been added. Anyone under the age of 18 can participate. Top prize is $100. This year a Homestyle Division will be part of the competition. There will be a $10 ICS fee and $20 entry each day. The top 2 each day advance to World

bronchitis or other lung diseases. Support, speakers and education is provided to help participant learn skills to help manage their condition and improve their Gives quality of life. Caregivers and family to operate your vehicle more safely in members welcome. today’s increasingly challenging driving Back! When: Third Thursday, 10 - 11 am. environment. You’ll learn how you can Where: Desert View Hospital, 360 manage and accommodate common FREE OF CHARGE S. Lola Lane, Pahrump. Meet at front age-related changes in vision, hearing entrance. and reaction time. In addition, you’ll Balance Screenings Contact: John Foresee, RRT, learn: First Tuesday of Each Month 775-751-7507 • How to minimize the effects of dangerous November 6th & December 4th, The Prostate Cancer Support blind spots 8 – 9 am Group is open to men dealing with any • How to maintain the proper following Desert View Hospital’s Outpatient stage of prostate cancer. Caregivers distance behind another car and family members welcome. Therapy department will offer free bal- • The safest ways to change lanes and When: Fourth Thursday of every month make turns at busy intersections ance screening on the first Tuesday of the from 6-7:30 p.m. • Proper use of safety belts, air bags, month (excluding holidays) from 8 to 9 Where: Desert View Hospital, 360 S antilock brakes and new technology a.m. at 1500 E. Highway 372, Suite F, in Lola Lane, Pahrump, Training Room in the found in cars today Pahrump, NV. To make an appointment, lower level of the Hospital call the physical therapy office at 775- • Ways to monitor your own and others’ 413-6905 or visit www.desertviewhospi- NOMINAL CHARGE driving skills and capabilities tal.com/events • The effects of medications on driving AARP Smart Driver Classes The screening is for adults who want to • The importance of eliminating November 13th & December 11th, check their balance, or for people coping distractions, such as eating, smoking and using a cell phone with a loss of balance, weakness or de- 12 noon - 4 pm creased coordination. A licensed physi- Desert View Hospital hosts a monthly This class charges a fee that must be paid at the event. The cost is $15 per cal therapist will conduct the balance AARP Smart Driver class on the second person for AARP members and $20 per screening. Screenings will last about 10 Monday of each month. Classes will be person for non-members. AARP members held in the training room on the lower minutes. No physician order is required. must present their cards or membership level of the hospital. Online registration number at the beginning of the class. Support Groups http://desertviewhospital. is available at Cash, check or money orders are ac- The Better Breathers Club is a com/news/ or by calling 702-388-4888. cepted. support group for people with chronic The AARP Smart Driver Class teaches Not accepted: credit, debit cards or obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), people the current rules of the road, cash. which includes emphysema and chronic defensive driving techniques and how

72 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 Medicare Annual Enrollment Ends Dec. 7. Consider Medicare if…

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The number provided will direct you to a licensed sales agent that works with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Prescription Drug plan options. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information. ©2018 Optum, Inc. All rights reserved. The company does not discriminate in health programs and activities. For communicationNovember / assistance, December please2018 • call Pahrump 702.242.4357. Life 73 Places of Pahrump Valley United Methodist Pastor Lana Fong 1300 E. Hwy 372. . . . . 727-6767 Rock Vineyard Church WORSHIP Pastors Kenny & Kathy Simpson 1370 E. Mathew Lane . . . 751-8449 St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal in Pahrump Church 631 W. Irene St...... 537-1115 stmartinspv.org Apostolic Assembly First Southern Baptist Church Salvation Army Outreach Pastor Anthony Liso Pastor Floyd Banks Captains Mark & Monica King 4650 Surrey Ln...... 419-3800 4180 N. Hwy. 160. . . . .727-6038 721 S. Buol Rd...... 751-6171 [email protected] Faith Fellowship Saved by Grace Lutheran Calvary Chapel–Pahrump Valley Foursquare Church Church-ELCA Pastor John Gundacker Pastor Jim Huntington 6341 S. Hawkins Way. . . 751-8424 1051 E. Mickey St...... 751-8000 2190 N. Blagg Rd...... 727-9153 Savedbygraceelca.com Calvarychapelpahrump.org Grace Christian Fellowship Second Missionary Baptist Church Calvary Chapel-Shadow Mountain Pastor Bob Lewis Pastor Daniel Collins Christian Fellowship 5441 S. Vicki Ann Dr.. . . .727-6431 3651 Homestead Rd.. . . .537-1587 Pastor Lonnie Biggs Heritage Bible Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1400 S. Red Butte St. . . . 751-7623 Pastor Budd Hawk calvarychapelshadowmountain.com Pastor Wayne O’Bannon 3061 E. Heritage Dr. . . . .727-7220 477 N. Blagg Rd.. . (702) 539-6891 Central Valley Baptist Church of Hosanna Church of God in Christ Pahrump Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Pastors Lonnie & Linda McGrew Church Senior Pastor Michael Kincaid 4751 W. Flamingo Rd.. . . 751-2987 3170 S. Blagg Rd...... 910-9995 Pastor Ron Mayer Blessu2.com Jehovah’s Witnesses 650 S. Blagg Rd...... 727-4098 Kingdom Hall Soka Gakkai International Choice Hills Baptist Church 6131 Thousandaire Blvd.. . 727-6077 Pastor Carl England, Jr. (BUDDHISM) 340 W. Mesquite Ave . . . 751-1417 Joy Divine Community Church John Field Pastor Vivian W. Chess Office ...... 990-4132 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 4430 Paiute Blvd...... 751-3366 Cell ...... 990-9946 Day Saints Bishop Lamar Holt New Hope Fellowship- Foursquare South Valley Baptist Church Bishop David Rencher Church Pastor John I. Morris Bishop Russ Meads Pastor Neil Owen 7050 Homestead Rd.. . 702-235-3579 Bishop Jolley 731 West St...... 751-1867 Trinity Assembly of God Church 921 E. Wilson Rd...... 727-5229 nhfministries.org 750 S. Big 5 Rd., #12 . . . 727-4514 5461 Manse Rd...... 910-1379 Oasis Outreach and Worship Truth in Life Ministries Church of the Harvest Center International Church Pastor Harold Davis Sr. Pastor Wayne O’Bannon nd Pastor Tom Gilbert 1670 Vondell Dr...... 751-2011 1061 # A 2 Street. . . . .727-7227 P.O. Box 6258...... 751-6753 Church of the Pentecost Our Lady of the Valley roman truthinlifeministries.com Pastor Basil Monroe Catholic Church Universal Wisdom Church & 781 S. Woodchips Rd.. . . 727-6681 Father Henry P. Solditos Center 781 E. Gamebird Rd.. . . .727-4044 Church of the Living God Rev. Olivia Blake Associate Pastor Peter Rader Pahrump Church of Christ 111 Frontage Rd., #7. . . .513-6878 4300 E. Navajo Blvd. . . . 537-7985 911 S. Lola Lane...... 727-9218 Way Baptist Fellowship Covenant Lighthouse Church Pahrump Community Church Pastor Matt Kings Pastors Pennie & John Rosco Senior Pastor D. Keith Walker 1620 Charleston Park Ave. . .537-4020 Wheeler Springs Plaza 1061 E. Wilson Rd...... 727-5384 Yakin B’racha 921 S. Hwy. 160, #401. . .537-5555 Pahrump Presbyterians Jewish Messianic Fellowship Desert Church of Christ Ruling Elder, Bob Ferguson Rabbi Paul Cohen 2280 E. Calvada Blvd. 2960 Sagebrush Ave. . . . 537-1311 2570 Idlewild St...... 400-8215 #101...... 751-1045

74 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 75 76 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 November / December 2018 • Pahrump Life 77 Volunteer Connection is a listing of local organizations that are in need of volunteers. We often hear people say they would love to volunteer, but don’t know where to start. If your organization needs volunteers, please send a 40-80 word description to: [email protected].

The Nye County Sheriff’s Donna Bellina, Volunteer Coordinator at Silver State Chili Cook-off Office Auxiliary Unit 775-727-1875. If you like chili, The Nye County Sher- networking, iff’s Office is looking for Pahrump Valley Lions Club organizing, volunteers for our and helping Lions Clubs International is Sheriff’s Auxiliary a great cause the largest service club Unit in Pahrump. Are we have op- organization in the your retired? Do you portunities for world. The Pahrump like people? Can you you to get involved. All of the proceeds Valley Lions Club volunteer a minimum of 15 of this event goes to support Nevada is looking for new hours a month? You must be able to Outreach Organization/No members to assist in pass a FBI Background Check and must to Abuse. We are in need of individuals efforts to aid the blind be available for day-time Class Room for organizing the judges, vendors, car and visually impaired, cham- Training. Call Commander Skeet Smith show, chili contestants, entertainment, pion youth initiatives, and strengthen at 775-277-1718, or pick up an applica- and purchasing supplies. For additional the local community through hands-on tion at the Sheriff’s Office, 1520 East information call Ron Frazier at (775) service and humanitarian projects. The Basin, north of the Court House. 764-7569. Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pour Nye County School District House, 1101 S. Highway 160. For more Food For Thought Volunteers are needed to read with information, call 775-727-9016. Many students in Pahrump are faced children offer tutoring in a with an extra challenge when it comes variety of subjects, to of- West Star Ranch to education. That challenge is hunger. fer mentorship in arts, If you love animals, West Star Ranch Many of our students are provided writing, poetry, and could use your help. We’re always in breakfast and lunch through the district math. You don’t have need of folks to help with placing ani- free and reduced program. However, to have a student mals, light construction, help in the store, many of them do not get to eat dinner enrolled to volunteer rescues, networking, and much more. when they return home. Weekends your time. Volunteers For more information call Kim Simmons are especially hard and they return to need to fill out forms in ac- at (702) 768-3586. school with empty stomachs, making cordance to state law but anyone with learning impossible. The Pahrump Food a few hours to give, come on down! for Thought program is an educational They’ll hook you up with a school. For program that assists local students by more information or to volunteer contact providing them with enough food to eat

78 Pahrump Life • November / December 2018 over the weekend rals for community needs assistance. community donations so they can return to Our volunteers can help in a variety of and volunteers. school on Monday full ways including property maintenance, We are currently and ready to learn.” If office work, and fundraising events. in need of individu- you would like to help If you would like to be a part of help- als who have time in with this very important ing this worthy organization or would their schedule to help program volunteers like further information, please contact at the shelter and can do are always needed Salli at 775-751-1118. any of the following tasks: stop each week during the by as their time allows to walk a dog or school year. It takes supportive and car- play with a cat; laundry worker; assist ing people to help pack bags and load RSVP Needs Drivers with special events and projects such as and unload totes of food and to sort, Would you like to assist adoptions, fundraising, etc.; provide a label and deliver the bags or back packs seniors and disabled foster home for a senior, special needs to the classrooms. During the school persons in our RSVP or very young kittens and puppies; trans- year it is primarily Thursdays from 9AM Transportation program? portation of animals and supplies; cat to 11AM. For more information please RSVP provides door to and dog care (cleaning cages, kennels, contact Diane Sprano at 775-751-9257 door safe transportation dishes, litter boxes, etc.); escorting visi- or Ken Murphy at 775-209-3751. for medical appointments, tors to the kennels and cattery; reception to pick up prescriptions or desk (greet visitors, answer phone, com- shopping. Drivers must pass a back- puter work/data entry); housekeeping The NyE Communities Coalition ground check and will receive 40 cents (cleaning common areas of shelter, etc); We are building per mile reimbursement for each & every have vet tech knowledge/skills; grounds healthy communi- round trip of a registered client. Please and building maintenance; if your time is ties across Nye and join us in helping our friends and neigh- limited, DHAS can always use donations Esmeralda Counties bors. Call 775-751-5282 to Volunteer. of money and supplies and we welcome Call DHAS at 775-751-7020 for more anyone interested in Ambassadors of Pahrump information or stop by at 1511 E. Siri helping! The coali- Lane, Pahrump. tion is made up of individuals, organi- The official Ambas- zations and agencies that are focused sadors of Pahrump (the on joining together in cooperative and Nevada Silver Tails of Nye County collaborative efforts to increase preven- Tappers and Tails of Nye County tion services and opportunities. The NyE Ms. Senior needs YOU if you are a Communities Coalition and partners al- Golden Years, compassionate animal ways have volunteer opportunities. If you USA,) non profit 501(3)c organizations lover with some time to would like to help improve the quality of invite all golden ladies to join them donate to improving life in our community please contact us in their sisterhood. The tappers invite the lives of Nye Coun- for current opportunities. To contact by anyone who has reached the age of 50 ty’s cats and dogs. phone 775.727.9970 or send an email years young to join them and learn to We are a dynamic to [email protected]. dance, get great exercise and have lots group of volunteers looking for help with of fun. The Ms. Sr. Golden Years USA, cat transport to Las Vegas, trapping, Inc. invite any lady who has reached the fund raising, office help, and fostering Nevada Outreach Training golden age of 60 to join them in their kittens. Our organization is a registered Organization pageant this year which will be held on nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to Nevada July 9th at Saddle West Hotel & Casino. helping the community with its growing Outreach To join either group, no experience is community cat population through the Training needed. We are just ladies who devote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program which Organization our lives to the community of Pahrump is the only humane, effective approach (NOTO) is the wherever and whenever there is a need. to care for a feral cat population. Cats umbrella organization for No to Abuse, You may join us by phoning the execu- are trapped, spayed or neutered, vac- The Pahrump Family Resource Center, tive director at 775-727-7011 or 702- cinated, ear tipped and then returned to The independent Living Program for 370-8852. their outdoor home. Tails of Nye County Foster Youth, and The Nye County Child traps and sterilizes an average of 1000 Advocacy Center. stray cats annually. We also offer dog We offer a variety of support services Desert Haven Animal Shelter and cat owners a low cost spay/neuter and prevention programs to the com- Desert Haven Animal Shelter is a program based on their ability to pay. munity in the way of parenting classes, no-kill, municipal shelter in Pahrump Please consider partnering with our anger management classes, women’s (DHAS). Its goal is reuniting owners with organization to help end the suffering of support groups and domestic violence lost pets, and finding forever homes for homeless cats in Nye County. For addi- classes, advocacy services for victims of surrendered and abandoned animals. It tional information, please contact Denise domestic violence and abuse, and refer- is a non-profit organization supported by Scherer at 702-306-3245. 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