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AMARGOSA VALLEY MAY 2015

MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR MAY 2015

MAY 2 ARENA EVENT

5 AMERICAN LEGION

8 AMARGOSA DAYS

9 AMARGOSA DAYS

EVENING

7 P M @ VFW

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12 RADIO CLUB 6 PM @ ECC

13 HEALTH FAIR 3 - 6 P M

19 SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING 7 PM @ COMM CNTR

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 7:OO

25 VFW DINNER VFW

28 AVTB AND FINAL BUDGET 7 PM @ COMM CNTR

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AMARGOSA DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

'Thursday - May 7th 12 PM Vendor Check In

Friday - May 8th 12 PM Vendor Check In 2 PM Start Poker Run 5PM-9PM Live Band Jimmy D and Howlin Dawg a t Park 5PM-8PM Dinner by Joyfullears

Saturday - May 9th 6 AM 7 AM 7 AM 8 AM to 10 AM 9 AM 10 AM lOAMto4PM 10 AM to 12 PM 10 AM to 12 PM 1 1 A M t o l P M 11 AM to 4 PM 12 PM 5 PM 6 PM to 10 PM

Walk / Run Event Car Show Check In Swap Meet American Legion BreakfAst Parade - Demo from STEM Program in Las Vegas Concert by Beatty Band a t Park Craft Show a t Community Center Archery, by 4H Club a t Park Horseshoes a t Park Kids Games a t - Park Amargosa Middle School 60's DJ a t Park LU N_CH a t Snack Shack in the Park - Beatty Sports DINNER by G & S Pitstop in the Park Live Band: Pahrump Allstar Blues a t Park

DON'T NllSS THE FUN - SEE YOU AT AMARGOSA DAYS 2015

HISTORY SNIPPET

When Electricity Came t o Amargosa Valley

Before 1963 you had kerosene lamps. If you were lucky, you had butane lamps in your house. Water Tanks were built up high and it would give you around 12 pounds of pressure of water in your house. And then we went to big GC diesels. And as you put in more acreage to your ranch, you had to have bigger pumps for irrigation.

Finally it just got to the point where everyone was trying to get power in here. Hank Records went in to Nevada Power Company and asked them if there was any way they could get power in this valley. He found out that even if several of the ranchers and other small towns in the Amargosa Valley joined in, it would still take at least $69,000 to put power onto his property.

In the meantime, Pahrump Valley had formed what they called Pahrump Utility. Mr. Bowman was head of that, and Walt Williams from the Pahrump Ranch, Tim Hafen, Ted Blosser, and Bob Ruud were their board of directors. Hank Records talked to them. And then there was someone who started a co-op up in Sarcobatus Flats and was trying to do something, because White Mountain Power Co-op had formed a co-op and got a loan from the government and were getting their power from Pacific Gas & Electric or one of the northern Nevada electric systems, and they were paying a pretty heavy price for it. They really couldn't make it, with that price on it all the tie. Nothing was happening, and Mr. Hanks just got some men together in the valley here one night, and said, "Let's get our own organization going. And let's try to do something about it."

No one had any power. Hank Records had bought the T&T Ranch from Pacific Coast Borax Company, and they'd had no power in Death Valley. Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. Furnace Creek Inn. Furnace Creek Ranch. Tecopa. Shoshone. Death Valley Junction. Ash Meadows. Pahrump. There was no power in this country as late as 1960. The ranchers and business owners formed a co-op in the valley - Amargosa Valley Electric Co- op-

To get the lines laid, a rural electric loan was needed. After completing the loan application with the help of an attorney, many meetings with BLM and other rural Co-ops throughout the west, they got their loan. Nevada Power went to building a spite line. They started coming out of the Mercury area over on this side with their line, and they had it made up with Edison Company where they hooked up - and it's st i l l hooked up.

By 1963 the Valley now had power, including Sandy, Pahrump, Amargosa, and Beatty. Beatty had a director, Fish Lake had a director, Amargosa had a director, and Pahrump had a director to help run the co-op and make sure that the power and fees were kept at a reasonable rate.

The name has since been changed to the Valley Electric Association. This all started because of a few Amargosa Ranchers and Business Men had the desire to better their community and the surrounding area.

From the "Hank Records Oral History" Nye County Town History Project.

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES RURAL OUTREACH

W e Want to Help You get the benefits you've earned!

NDVS Is Coming to You Visit with our Veterans Service Officer at:

Beatty Community Center - 100 A Ave S

Thursday - May 14,201 5 10:OO am - 3:00 pm

PRE-SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED. WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS ARE WELCOME. BUT CAN ONLY BE SEEN AS TIME PERMITS.

Learn about slatting a VA Benefits Claim Get Inlormation obout your VA Benefiis

We help you cuf through the VA Red Tape To shedule an advanced appointment, contact the Nevada Department of Veterans Services

Josh (775) 321-1653

"ROVER" - Rural Outreach for Veterans Enrichment and Resources Program

The NDVS Rurol O~heuch "ROVER" Frogam )I funded by donalions madc lo ihc Ncvodo Vctcfats Gift fund wfiil? is funded by Ihc lJcvodo V e l ~ g n i licenw Pbto Plogrnm

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Dependable Bookkeeping and Tax is now in Amargosa Valley

Having purchased a place here in the valley, the wife and I spend as much time here as possible so I have decided to expand our business and service to Amargosa Valley as well as Las Vegas.

I have a bachelor's degree in accounting, a Master of Business Administration degree and I have been a Chief Financial Officer for over 15 years. With many years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation I can help your business.

Our provided services include: a Accounting a Accounts payable (bill pay) a Bookkeeping a Payroll

Resident Agent Taxes; Federal and State:

o Business o Payroll o Sales/Use o Personal

If you are looking for someone local to help you with your personal or business taxes, please give me a call.

Scott Mattox 702-510-5687 SMattox@Accountin~AndBooks.com www.AccountingAndBooks.com

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NYE COUNTY WIC PROGRAM

*COMING TO AMARGOSA VALLEY* Nye County WIC will be conducting WIC appointments in Amargosa Vallev, Nevada quarterly, March 3 ,2015 , lune 2 ,2015 , September 1, 2015 and December 1 ,2015 at the Community Center from 12:OO to

4:00 pm

The WIC Program serves infants, children under 5 years of age, and pregnant o r new mothers. We provide healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals

to many other valuable community resources.

We'd love the opportunity to show you the many ways that we can help you accomplish your goal of ensuring good health through good nutrition for

everyone in your family. Please contact us a t the clinic listed below to make an appointment:

Pahrump Clinic

1981 E. Calvada Blvd. North Suite 100

Palirump, NV 89048 (775) 727-4884

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Amarqosa Senior Center News

Thrift Shop Clean Out!!! We will have a table in the community center during Amargosa Days with lots of clothes, shoes, household goods, doors, windows, and much more. Drop by to get a bargain.

220 Raffle 220 tickets for $10.00 will be sold by the Desert Seniors Project Council beginning May 1" until they are all sold for a chance to win $1000. Winner does not have to be present. $200 goes to the person who sold the winning ticket! The Senior Center gets $1 000. It is a win for everyone!!! See us at Amargosa Days Thrift Shop Clean Out or stop by the senior center at 4:OOpm to buy tickets and have dinner! Note: Dinner donation of $6.00 for non-senior and $4.00 for child.

1 1 1 Paraleqal, Sheila Winn with Stoval/& Associates, will be answering your legal questions on May 1 5Ih at 10:OOam.

Activities at the Senior

Center

I I include:

Crafts on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Open Pool every Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. and Ladies Pool is the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. You must be 18 years or older to play pool. Game Nights are the 1'' & 3rd Thursdays, from 5:OOpm to 7:00pm, beginning after the dinner meal. Bring a dessert to share with your friends. -

SPECIAL NOTICE: If you are ill and/or homebound or know someone who is, even for a short time, call the Senior Center to have meals brought to your home. 775.372.5413

A Really Biq Thank YOU! Our annual potluck Auction was a lot of fun and a huge

success! Local business donated items and we are grateful for their support: Saddleback Orchard, Alamo Fireworks, Ash Meadows Nat'l Wildlife Reserve, Longstreet, Amargosa Opera House, Joe Angle Car Repair, Ann Bartley Handspun Yarn, Quilts by Mary, and A-1 Storage. A specially warm thank you to Robin Rudolph, the best and most fun auctioneer in Nevada! Many individuals donated items. We are grateful for everyone's support!

Wanted: Fun, talented, outgoing, organized, computer literate person for our Site Manager! Five hours a day, five days a week. Call Timaree at (775)483-7341 for information and an application.

443 E. Desert Senior Lane 775.372.541 3 Visit us on Facebook - Amargosa Valley Senior Center

Join your friends for dinner at the senior center! The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal for seniors 60 years of age and older.

We charge a fee for guests under 60 years of age. Meals are served from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except for breakfasts which are served from 9 to 10 a.m. on Fridays.

See the menu in this newsletter.

QIlder Americans Month 2015

iach May, the Administration for Community Living celebrates Older Americans Month to -ecognize older Americans for their contributions to the nation. This year, in honor o f the 50th anniversary o f the Older Americans Act (OAA), we are focusing on how older adults 3re taking charge o f their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a ~os i t i ve impact in the lives of others. The theme for Older Americans Month 2015 is Get into the Act.

iere in Amargosa, we have a super example of older Americans making a positive impact on our :ommunity: the volunteers who are remodeling the "new" Senior Center. With their experience, tnowledge and time, many men and women over 65 have donated 5000 plus hours to this job for :he last three years. This is the equivalent of over $100,000 in donations! We congratulate them and 3re grateful. Stay tuned for the Open House invitation!!!

Amargosa Valley / Beatty High School Scholarship Fund 1734VanPattenLane

Amargosa Valley, NV 89020

We need your help!

The Amargosa ValleyIBeatty High School Scholarship Fund Committee was formed to encourage and help fund graduating students to continue higher education. Many students don't consider continuing their education due to the lack of funding. We feel that by offering scholarships and giving them the opportunity, more students will choose to achieve more education.

Due to our economy, everyone is stressed with rising costs, losing equity and for some, loss of employment. Students and their farr~ilies are wondering how they will ever be able to afford the additional costs of higher education. Please help us support the Class of 2015 Graduates!

Scholarships are awarded to Graduates of Beatty High School (serving Amargosa Valley, Death Valley and Beatty Communities). Scholarships are awarded to students wishing to further their education on a full time basis at an accredited Trade school, Junior College, College or University. Applications are made through the Beatty High School Counselor's Office, and are complete with class standing, grade point average, activities in school, community activities, need, SAT or ACT scores and a brief description of their future goals.

100% of the money donated goes for scholarships! We are in the process of obtaininq a 501 -C-3 for vour tax deductions. The scholarship funds will be forwarded directly to the institution for tuition and books once the chosen student is enrolled. Last year we were able to give $1000 to each of the 6 applicants.

There are 7 applicants this year, so we hope you will take the time to contribute to our Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to: AV/Beatty Scholarship Fund. Checks may be mailed to the address above, or given to a member of the Scholarship Committee.

Graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 7 PM at the Beatty High School. Donations need to be in by May 1 1 , 201 5 so that we will know how many scholarships we will be able to award. Every dollar helps us to reach our goal.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope we can count on your continued support.

Sincerely, Scholarship Committee Members Jean Adams, Jon DeLee, and Diane George

At the Nye County Water District Governing Board meeting of April 27, 2015 the Directors, James Weeks and David Hall, voted to approve sending a letter to Senator Pete Goicoechea s~,~pporting the Senate Amendment No. 467 to Senate Bill No. 8 1 Section 7 (4): The State Engineer shall supervise all underground water and wells, including, ~vrt t iout lirn~tation, those wells for domestic purposes for which a permit is not required.

The blue font is the amendment language to the present law.

This Amendment will allow the State Engineer to regulate the use of your well. At present, the State Engineer has only the power to approve the drilling of a domestic well.

Section 3 of the 1939 Water Act Chap, 178: This act shall not apply to developing use of underground water for domestic purposes where the draught does not exceed 2 gallons per minute and where the water developed is not an artesian well. The 2 gallons per minute has been amended to 2 acre-feet per year.

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled A Well for domestic purposes (domestic wells) is real property of the landowner. The domestic well pumps the percolating water which is part of the soil. Percolating groundwater is "Filtrating or percolating water oozing through the soil beneath the surface in undefined and unknown channels, and therefore a component part of the earth, has no characteristic of ownership distinct from the land itself, and therefore is not subject of appropriation by another, but belongs to the Owner of the soil." [MOSIER V. CALDWELL, 7 Nev . 363 (1872)l

Frank Maurizio and I have filed a class action law suit over this very issue. I f you want to support us please join the Private Well Owners Cooperative of Nye County. The membership fee is $60 per year.

Submitted by John F. Bosta

MENU - AMARGOSA SENIOR CENTER 443 E. Desert 5en1or Ln. - Amargosa Valley. NV 89020

775-372-5413

Congregate DINNER Sewed: MON - THU 4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM

Congregate BREAKFAST Sewed: FRI 9:00 AM TO 10:OO AM

MAY 2015 FRIDAY

May 0 1

Biscuits and Gravy

Sausage Scrambled Eggs

Oatmeal Yogurt and Fruit

Coffee, Tea, OJ

May 08

Ham and Cheese Omelet

Hash Browns

Whole Wheat Toast &Jam

Oatmeal Mixed Fruit

Coffee, Tea, OJ

Amargosa Days 5/8,9,10

May 15

Biscuits & Gravy

Scrambled Eggs Bacon

Oatmeal Melon

Coffee, Tea, OJ

May 22 Waffles

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Oatmeal Fruit Cocktail

Coffee, Tea, OJ

May 29

Omelet with Ham, Potatoes,

and Cheese

Biscuits & Gravy

Oatmeal Mixed Berries & Yogurt

Coffee, Tea, OJ

MONDAY

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Tea & Lemonade Served Daily

May 04 Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy Brussels Sprouts

Layered Salad

Peaches

May 11 Spaghetti & Meatballs

California Blend Vegetables

Minestrone Soup

Green Salad

Chocolate Cake

May 18 French DIP

Potato Wedges

Broccoli Salad

Pears

Project Council 5:30 p.m.

May 25

MEMORIAL DAY **CLOSED**

WEDNESDAY

May 06

Italian Beef Bake

Peas and Carrots

Spinach Salad

FF Frozen Vanilla Yogurt

#I39

May 13 Hot Turkey Sandwich

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy Broccoli

Tomatoes Vinaigrette

Oatmeal Cookies

May 20

Spinach Lasagna

Gar!ic Bread

Steamed Cauliflower

Salad

Cherry/Apricot Granola Cup

#I28

May 27 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy Green Beans

Salad Strawberries

TUESDAY

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May 05 Chicken Enchiladas

Refried Beans

Spanish Rice

Colorful Salad Baked Cinnamon Custard

Cinco de Mayo!

Celebrate with us!

May 12

Southwest Penne & Cheese

Carrot & Raisin Salad

Zucchini Garlic Bread

Ambrosia

#I56 May 19

Oven Fried Chicken

Delmonico Potatoes

Green Beans with Red Peppers

and Onions

Wheat Roll

Strawberry Gelatin

May 26

Chicken Fajitas

Ranch Beans

Span~sh Rice

Chopped Spinach

Pineapple Upside-down Cake

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THURSDAY

May 07 Lemon and Herb Chicken

Zucchini

Scalloped Potatoes

Salad Applesauce

Gingerbread Game Night 5:30-7:00 p.m.

May 14

Pork Chow Mein

Noodles

Buttered Carrots Romaine Salad

Almond Cookies

May 21

Grilled Hamburgers

with all the trimmings

Potato Salad Mixed Relish Tray

Apple Pie

May 28

Lemon Baked Cod

Rice Pilaf

Mixed Vegetables

Three Bean Salad

Orange Sections

Chocolate Pudding

Amargosa Valley Schools Home of the Sandblasters!

777 E Farm Road Amargosa Valley, NV 89020

Phone 775-372-5324, Fax 775 372-5314

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2014-2015 School Calendar

These are the MAY activities:

5/21- Last Day of School in Beatty

5/22- Beatty High Graduation

5/25- N O SCHOOL- Holiday

5/27- PreK Graduation (9:OO-12:OO) 5/27- Elementary Field Day 9:OO-11:OO

5/28- Last Day of School in Amargosa

o School out a t 11:30

o Kinder graduation and awards

f o r K-7 a t 9:00

5/29-8'hGradePromotion(evening)

Amargosa Summer Program To Be Announced

Calendario de l Afio Escolar 2014-2015

Estas son las actividades de MAYO:

5/21- Ultimo Dia de Escuela en Beatty

5/22- Graduaci6n de Beatty High

5/25- NO HAY CLASES- Dia Festivo

5/27- Graduaci6n de Preescolar

5/27- Dia de Campo de Primaria 9:OO-11:OO

5/28- dltimo Dia de Escuela en Amargosa

o Salida temprana a las 11:30

o Graduaci6n del Kinder y

reconocimientos para K-7' a las 9:00

5/29- Promoci6n de 8' Grado (en la tarde)

Programa de Verano Pronto Sera Anunciado.

SCOTTY'S CASTLE ORGAN CONCERT

JULY 1 7 ~ ~ @ 5 A N D 7 P M

JULY 1 8 ~ ~ @ 2 AND 4 P M

TICKETS $50.00

CONTACT 760 786 2146 XT 10

AMARGOSA DESERT MEMORIAL GARDEN

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DESERT PLANTS FOR INSTALLATION INTO THE

GARDEN IN THE FALL

THE MEMORIAL STONES HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE WALK WAYS

AMARGOSA DESERT MEMORIAL GARDEN

ENGRAVED PAVER STONES ARE AVAILABLE TO BE PLACED IIV THE PATHWAYS AT

THE GARDEN ON FARM ROAD ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY

ENGRAVING IS LIMITED TO 4 LINES OF 16 CHARACTERS EACH

NAN1 E ONLY

STONES ARE 12" X 12"

COST IS $3.00 PER STONE PLUS ENGRAVING

ENGRAVING IS $30.00 INDIVIDUALLY OR $25.00 IN GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN TO TOWN OFFICE WITH A CHECK

NAME

NAME

SIGNATURE CONFlRNllNG SPELI-ING ON NAME

AMOUNT PAID

NOTES FROM THE FlRE DEPARTMENT

3 TRAININGS WITH AIV AVERAGE OF 6 TO 8 IN ATrENDAIVCE

5 NEW MEMBERS HAVE JOIIVED THIS YEAR

STOP BY THE FlRE STATION AT 7 P M , THURSDAY MAY 7 FOR OUR MONTHLY

MEETING.

BRING IN YOUR RESUME AND IT WILL BE FORWARDED TO THEIR HR

DEPARTMENT

Come , one and all to join with us in praise and worship at AMARGOSA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP , located at 707 E. Farm Road . We meet from 10 AM to noon every Sunday and welcome visitors ! Our purpose is to teach the Bible to believers to edify , instruct and disciple them towards maturity in the faith ; to represent Christ and to teach the truthes of the Gospel and to further the cause of Christ throughout our nation and the world . For questions or information feel free to call Buck Bray at 372 5594 .

C News from the Library

The library will be having a Bake Sale Saturday May 9Ih during Amargosa Day's inside the library. Proceeds made will help fund programs and events throughout the year

such as our Summer Reading Program, East Egg Hunt, and more.

Check out our "Every Hero Has A Story" Summer Reading Program Tuesday's and Thursday's 10:OOam to 12:OOpm during June and July.