As a show of support to children who are bullied, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center and Advocates for Victims of Abuse- Tri-County Court Appointed Special Advocates invites everyone to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, Oct. 10, during National Bullying Prevention Month.
LOVELOCK - The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension continues to lead a team of educators, teaching a curriculum called "Range Management School" (RMS) across northern and central Nevada. Modified from a Colorado program, RMS uses sound science, collaboration, and common sense within a unified message by a team of interdisciplinary instructors.
WINNEMUCCA - It's dark out there!
MICHAEL MICHAELSON • Special to the SunA motorcycle headed toward town on Bridge Street was involved in an accident with a vehicle pulling out from Fifth Street on Thursday. According to the Winnemucca Police Department, the motorcycle rider attempted to brake, laid the motorcycle out, and slid under the vehicle. The individual was flown out of Winnemucca for medical care, but his condition is unknown. NHP is assisting with the investigation of the wreck and will present a final analysis to WPD.
Numerous local business people and members of the chamber of commerce were on hand last Friday at the ribbon cutting for Round Table pizza in Winnemucca. From left to right, Theresa Mavity, chamber board president, Sue and David Clark, owners of the West Town center, Marvin Repreza, general manager, John Antista, owner, Carmen Antista, employee, Dale Mills (wielding the scissors) owner, Linda Barnett, supervisor, Jeff Zupon, CFO, Carl Graves, dough roller, Josha Taylor, driver, Ronald Zipples, maintance, and Bob Shaw, chamber vice president.
When you talk to chukar hunters in Nevada you hear about how challenging the hunt actually is. You climb up steep mountains with rough terrain trying to catch a bird that is fast and clever and seems to take great joy in taunting you. It makes you wonder why they do it.
WINNEMUCCA - The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife are partnering on a conservation project to rehabilitate two streams in the McDermitt Creek watershed. This area was severely damaged by the Holloway Fire during the summer of 2012. The Oct. 20 project will focus on reseeding riparian species and installing streambank stabilization measures to reduce post-fire erosion.
WINNEMUCCA -Emergency services personnel from across the state are invited to Winnemucca next month to complete their continuing education requirements.
WINNEMUCCA - Northern Nevada, which receives its fuel from California, saw gas prices soar last week as California refinery malfunctions caused significant increases at the pump.
WINNEMUCCA - The Crooked Jades are on a mission to reinvent old-world music for a modern age.
Sometimes blessings just fall in your lap. I was doing a consulting job for a company in Kansas. They sent me down to check out some equipment in Florida. As soon as I walked in the owner's office, I knew that I was in trouble. You could tell by the mounted fish and pictures that Dave Raska was a hardcore fisherman and we got sidetracked for a few minutes talking about fishing.
Lexie Greathead is thrilled she caught a bug to put in her jar.
COURTESY PHOTO On Saturday, Oct. 12, the local VFW Post 12116 held a barbecue and presentation of adoption papers to the local National Guard. The papers were presented by VFW Vice Commander Sheldon Rehberg to NCOIC Sgt. Marisa Aceves. With the adoption, the VFW pledges to offer assistance to any members of the National Guard stationed in Winnemucca or their families back home if help is needed. The great food was provided by the Pig BBQ and side dishes were made by VFW members and their families. The barbecue provided an opportunity to meet the 593 MTC and their families.
