Author: Amy Veloz
Desert View Hospital’s outpatient physical therapy clinic will relocate into the hospital later this month, bringing rehabilitation services closer to the hospital’s other healthcare departments. The move is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, according to an announcement released by the hospital Oct. 1. Hospital officials emphasized that outpatient physical therapy services will continue and described the relocation as part of the department’s ongoing growth. For patients currently receiving physical therapy, appointments should continue as scheduled unless the Physical Therapy department contacts them with different instructions. If the relocation date changes, scheduled patients will be notified directly. Moving the clinic…
The Pahrump Valley High School tennis teams earned wins across their singles and doubles lineups during the regional quarterfinals at home, with the girls pushing Virgin Valley to a tiebreaker and the boys collecting seven victories against Adelson. The boys hosted Adelson on Monday, Oct. 5, finishing with an 11-7 loss. The girls followed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, playing to a 9-9 tie before Virgin Valley won the tiebreaker matches to secure the deciding point and a 10-9 victory. In the boys’ competition, Jace Eichner recovered from a 0-6 opening loss to win his next two singles matches. Eichner edged…
A round of golf in California followed by time at Disneyland gave the Pahrump Valley High School girls’ golf team an opportunity to celebrate its accomplishments and make memories together during an Oct. 2–3 trip. For the second consecutive year, the golfers and team managers visited Green River Golf Club in Corona, California, for a friendly match hosted by Villa Park High School. Head Coach Sierra McKillips expressed appreciation for the hospitality of Villa Park’s coach and players, who welcomed the Trojans for a fun round on the course. The visit gave the team a chance to share its sport…
When Amanda King helped her grandmother remove her bandages after a double mastectomy, she witnessed an emotional part of breast cancer recovery that would later shape her work. Her grandmother had felt prepared for the loss of her breasts, but seeing that her nipples were gone brought an unexpected sense of grief. Today, King offers 3D areola tattooing through her Pahrump business, King Ink, giving breast cancer survivors an opportunity to recreate that familiar appearance as part of their recovery. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and King hopes to bring greater awareness to this specialized service and the personal…
Pink flamingos are making their way around Pahrump this October as Soroptimist International of Pahrump Valley adds a special touch to its flocking fundraiser in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, each flocking will include pink awareness ribbons, with some of the flamingos also sporting breast cancer awareness fabric bandanas. The colorful displays offer a playful way to bring attention to the cause while raising money to support cancer care in the community. A $40 donation sends a flock to a location, where the flamingos will remain for three to four days before moving along to their…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team opened October with a commanding home victory and followed it with a competitive road performance, defeating The Meadows Mustangs 6–0 on Thursday, Oct. 1, before taking on the Virgin Valley Bulldogs in Mesquite on Monday, Oct. 5. Four Trojans contributed goals in the win over The Meadows, while five players recorded assists. Pahrump combined that balanced offensive production with a shutout, giving the team a strong afternoon on both ends of the field. TC Hone and Ryan Nunez Manzo each scored twice to lead the Trojans. Both also contributed an assist,…
Pumpkins, costumes and fresh-baked treats will be part of the fun when Green Life Produce hosts its fourth annual Pahrumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 10. The free event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6640 Hawkins Way in Pahrump, offering families an afternoon of seasonal activities and opportunities to shop with local vendors. The family-owned business’s celebration will feature a pumpkin patch, free face painting, food trucks, music and a free photo area where visitors can capture memories of their fall outing. Pumpkins will be available for purchase, whether visitors are choosing one to take home or…
Nevada’s role in supplying critical minerals to the nation will take center stage during the Commercial Real Estate Development Association Southern Nevada’s breakfast program on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Las Vegas. The event will bring together representatives from economic development, research and industry to discuss what gets built next in Nevada’s critical minerals sector. Hosted by CREDA Southern Nevada, formerly known as NAIOP, the program will examine the industry’s development through a panel moderated by Tom Burns, executive director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Panelists will include Fred Steinmann, assistant research professor and director of the University…
Making dinner is the worst part of my day. It’s not the cooking itself, or even the endless chore of deciding what to feed our family of five. I find meal planning and recipe perfecting enjoyable. I actually like cooking for the most part, and I love sitting down to eat together when dinner is done. My dislike is the atmosphere. We eat dinner at 5 o’clock. By the time 4 rolls around, my kids are tired and cranky. I don’t allow snacking after 3:30 so they’ll actually eat their dinner (I’m a monster, I know). Add the exhaust fan…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ junior varsity soccer team put together a productive afternoon at home on Monday, Oct. 5, defeating the Moapa Valley Pirates 7-0 behind a hat trick from Brooklynn Mcmahon and two goals each from Raylee Smith and Alexis Pryor. The Lady Trojans built a 4-0 halftime lead, connecting passes and creating repeated opportunities around the Pirates’ goal. They added three more goals in the second half while keeping Moapa Valley off the scoreboard through defensive clearances, timely challenges and goalkeeper Annabelle Boothe’s work in net. Smith helped establish Pahrump’s offensive pressure early. With approximately 34…