LAS VEGAS - The Nevada District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today it is actively seeking nominations for its statewide 2014 Small Business Awards. The SBA will recognize honorees in the following categories at a premier event on May 22, 2014 at the Gold Coast Hotel/Casino, sponsored by Vegas PBS.
ELKO -The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District would like to remind the public that it is illegal to remove archaeological artifacts from public lands.
WINNEMUCCA - Many local businesses and organizations are getting into the holiday giving spirit by organizing programs and events to collect gifts, clothing, money and food for less fortunate individuals and families this time of year.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County Sheriff Ed Kilgore presented two Medals of Merit and other special commendations at the first Humboldt County Commission meeting in December.
WINNEMUCCA - Every year Spare Time Bowl hosts the Hall of Fame Turkey Shoot and the High Desert Bowling Association (HDBA) recognizes and honors those that have made a significant contribution to the association and bowling in general.
WINNEMUCCA - There were four students of the month for the month of November, with one from each class. These students have been honored for their hard work at Lowry High School.
WINNEMUCCA - Word of Light Fellowship Church of Winnemucca will be hosting a nine-week financial training class: Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University."
COURTESY PHOTOSonoma Heights Elementary School conducted a penny drive from mid-November through Christmas break to benefit the Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. The program is called "Pennies by the Inch." Primary Children's serves the largest geographic area in the continental U.S. and is among the top-ranked children's hospitals. No child is ever turned away regardless of the family's ability to pay. Sonoma's goal was to fill the little jug and work on filling the larger water jug full of pennies and other coins. For more information, visit the website at penniesbytheinch.org. Above photo (left to right) Vivian Terry, Jovita Mendoza and Kira Kemper.
WINNEMUCCA - Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death. While death rates from other killers like heart disease and many cancers are on the decline, a lack of treatment, medication, and longevity on the rise, Alzheimer's may catapult to the top.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - With one simple text, people can help end hunger in their local community thanks to a new service added to Raley's Family of Fine Stores' Food For Families campaign.
WINNEMUCCA - When all was said and done on Saturday, Nov. 16, hundreds of cold-weather items made it into the hands of the area's needy residents as part of the community-wide "Warm Hands Project."
IMLAY - Imlay, Nev., located in central Pershing County, was established in 1907 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was to serve as a water stop for the railroad's steam engines.
To promote the "college-going culture," Alma Mater Day was held Dec. 3 at McDermitt School. Faculty members wore their alma mater's shirts and shared briefly with their students about their college experience. In addition, many high school students wore the shirt of a college they were interested in. If GEARUP seventh and eighth graders did not have a college shirt, they were given college shirts to wear and keep. They were asked to do research on the college they were given, according to school counselor Kelly Pinkston. Alma Mater Day was planned by Mrs. Pinkston and Mrs. Berberick. Photos courtesy of Kelly Pinkston
The fairly significant snow Winnemucca received Friday night didn't dampen the enthusiasm for the annual Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights, although it did complicate things. City crews rushed to plow Bridge Street in time for the parade on Saturday evening and some expected floats didn't make it due to the weather. Still, plenty of local businesses, groups, and organizations got creative with this year's "Snowmen on Parade" theme. Bundled-up spectators lined Bridge Street to take in the holiday spectacle, while others parked along the route and enjoyed the parade from inside a warm vehicle. The winner of the event received a $100 chamber check and second place earned a $50 chamber check. Judges picked Wedco as the first-place winner and Pogonip came in second place. Girls Scout Troop 550 was picked as an honorable mention. Photos by Mike Michaelsen.
