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Officials respond to reports of gas leaks

WINNEMUCCA - There was a report of a gas leak in the alley behind C.B. Brown on Dec. 12 at approximately 7:20 a.m.

Training at 'Elf University'

Oh my goodness, we are less than 10 days away from the big day. Santa and I have visited northern Nevada several times in the past week and will continue to check in several times before Christmas. This e-mail address keeps me quite busy. We have been receiving e-mails from all over the country! There have been some interesting questions such as:

Understanding the assessment notice What is the little card you send me and how do I read it? Many folks are confused over the assessment notice and how to read it. Let's see if I can clear up some of

This Fiscal Year, Next Fiscal Year: This allows you to compare two years. The year in which you are currently paying taxes and the ensuing year.Assessed Values: Assessed values are 35 percent of the taxable value.

Beverage Server Training to be held Thursday

WINNEMUCCA - Frontier Community Coalition will be hosting a Beverage Server Training on Thursday at 2 p.m. There is no cost for this training.

HCSO part of 'Leads Online' stolen property computer program

WINNEMUCCA - Within the last year, the sheriff of Humboldt County has enrolled his agency in an online computer program that will greatly assist his detectives with locating and recovering stolen property.

Humboldt General Hospital's Stress Support Group cancelled for December

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's Stress Support Group has been cancelled for this month.The group usually meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Humboldt General Hospital.

Read the label! Know your math fractions!

WINNEMUCCA -I have been encouraged to buy products made in the USA. I have nothing against imports but I care deeply about American jobs. I started my Christmas shopping at a big store in Reno. Searching the kitchen department, I discovered only products made in China. On to bed, bath and miscellaneous ... Every product made in China. An occasional Indonesia or India would have been a pleasant surprise, but no! All made in China.

'Rocktober' with Nevada Outdoor School!

WINNEMUCCA - If Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) renamed months in honor of educational programming, December would be "Rocktober."

Happy holidays from Safe Haven Rescue Zoo

IMLAY - If you're visiting the Reno area this holiday season, stop in at Art Source, located at 9748 S. Virginia St. Every Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 28, the gallery is offering free wine and biscotti tasting to benefit Safe Haven Rescue Zoo.

WCVA to discuss Tri-County Fair concert

WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority will be holding their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m.

Elves maintain 'nice list'

What a busy month this has been! Santa and I have visited northern Nevada several times and have enjoyed visiting with many of you. I am so grateful for all the hugs and caring that has been shown to Santa and me. There were several conversations that were very memorable and I thought that I could share parts of them with you as my last gift of the year.

BLM suspends Tri-State Calico Complex gather until after holidays

WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District has suspended the Tri-State Calico Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather until approximately Jan. 3, due to a planned holiday shutdown.

Friends of Rachel club formed at Lowry

WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School and Rachel's Challenge join hands to start a chain reaction of kindness both at school and all around the community.

'Frugal Flamingo' Thrift Shop announces holiday hours

WINNEMUCCA - The "Frugal Flamingo" has announced its hours for the Christmas holiday.

Hospital board to meet on Tuesday

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt General Hospital District Board of Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the ambulance training room.