CARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has nearly $1.25 million dollars in federal funding available to provide grant assistance for projects that prevent or control nonpoint source water pollution, the leading cause of water quality impairment in Nevada.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunBrandon Connell belts out the national anthem Saturday during opening ceremonies at Winnemucca's Relay for Life. The two-day event was held at Lowry High School. Over 200 people and 20 teams participated in this year's Relay for Life, raising a total of almost $62,000 by the end of the weekend. The goal this year for Relay for Life in Winnemucca is $80,000. In front are members of the Civil Air Patrol who are serving as the color guard.
ELKO - The Bureau of Land Management's Elko District is inviting the public to participate in a tour of Cherry Spring within the Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA), where a wild horse water/bait trapping gather operation is planned.
Local children were rehearsing Wednesday for Saturday's (July 27) production of "Alice in Wonderland." Two performances are scheduled at Winnemucca Grammar School - one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. According to Jean Kinney, hometown chairperson for Missoula Children's Theater, a total of 56 children are involved in the production. Under the sponsorship of Northern Nevada Arts Council in Winnemucca, MCT conducts a week-long acting workshop for local children from first through 12th grade. "We have been sponsoring these workshops for nine years now," Kinney said. The workshops and performances are held at Winnemucca Grammar School, thanks to the principal, Doreen Kitras, Kinney said. Above left, Aimee Marsh and Amber Jorgensen, far left, sing along to "Come and join the dance." Above right, Kaya Huffaker leads the caterpillar dance during rehearsals for "Alice in Wonderland." Michael Michealson took pictures of "Blackbeard the Pirate," at my request, because I am hoping that the Humboldt Sun will publish an article on that performance, AND the upcoming workshop and performances, which will start next Monday, July 22. This workshop will feature "Alice in Wonderland," and will also be held at WGS.
WINNEMUCCA - Nevada Outdoor School is sending out an invitation to all fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls to attend The New Horizons Girls Camp. The camp will be held July 30 through Aug. 4, and registration will close Monday, July 29, at noon.
NOS STAFF PHOTOSAbove left, last year's New Horizons Girls Camp participants had a great time and participated in a variety of activities including swimming. Above right, participants were busy and happy with many activities while making new friends.
CARSON CITY - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front-Northwestern-Great Basin Resource Advisory Council, Black Rock National Conservation Area subcommittee will meet on Saturday, July 27.
CARSON CITY - Hunters who did not draw a mule deer tag in Nevada's recently completed second draw still have a chance to go hunting this fall.
CARSON CITY - The Nevada State Board of Health elected Edwin (Flip) Homansky, M.D. as its new chairman. Dr. Homansky has been a member of the Board of Health since April 2, 2008. He replaces Roger Works, DVM, who has served since 2001.
CARSON CITY - Several county commissioners from Nevada assumed leadership positions in the National Association of Counties (NACo) during their 78th annual conference in Ft. Worth, Texas which ended July 22.
WINNEMUCCA - The upcoming Western Art & Craft Show, in conjunction with the Superior Livestock Auction, will feature many talented artists and craftsmen selling one-of-a-kind items.
CARSON CITY (AP) - Taxable sales in Nevada jumped 6.1 percent in May from the same month a year ago, with gains fed by big boosts in construction and vehicle sales, the Department of Taxation reported.
RENO - Building on more than 12 years of successful outreach Nevada's largest public utility, NV Energy, the NV Energy Foundation and DRI, the environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education, have renewed their commitment to the state's K-12 educators and next generation of scientists and engineers.
JESSICA POWELL • The Humboldt SunHumboldt General Hospital CEO Jim Parrish presents a $500 check to Alaine Nye and Yoana Chavez from the Frontier Community Action Agency for their Hope Tree program. This brings the hospital's total donation to $1,500. The HGH donation, combined with a generous donation from Hycroft, has allowed the FCAA to reach its goal of $5,000, according to Nye. The Hope Tree program will create grief support groups for the community and training for facilitators begins Sept. 5. Nye encourages anyone who would like to volunteer or participate to contact the FCAA at (775)-623-9003.
RENO - Two new laws that went into effect in Nevada this month are sparking a lot of interest, especially among those involved with the local foods movement.