CARSON CITY - April is National Distracted Driving Month, and local law enforcement will be "Joining Forces" from April 1 - 22 to look for drivers not paying attention to the road.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County school board approved the contract of the district's new assistant superintendent, Dawn Hagness, at their meeting last week and she will be bringing with her a wealth of experience, according to Superintendent Dr. Dave Jensen.
CARSON CITY - April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding Nevada residents to call 811 two working days before any digging project.
DAVE MUNK • Special to the SunLowry's Swing Choir members "hoof it" and sing during their Sweets Night concert in March. The concert was a great success. Pictured (front row left to right) Daisy Clark, Torrey Herrera, Chris Barta, Colton Black, Tania Alcaraz. In the back, Harley Coney, Auri Criddle, Jacob Schmitd, Joleen Dunlap, Sarah Betteridge, Christopher Kitras and Brandi Perkins.
CARSON CITY - State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced recently that her office and the Nevada College Savings Board is sponsoring the fifth annual Nevada $529 College Savings Day Contest, which is open to all Nevada Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Twelve students will receive a prize of a $529 gift to be used to open an SSgA Upromise 529 Plan (the "Plan") college savings plan account, or to enhance an existing Nevada College Savings Plan account. Five students from Clark County, three from Washoe County, and two each from northern rural Nevada and southern rural Nevada will be selected via a random drawing.
CARSON CITY - USDA Rural Development Energy Coordinator Mark Williams is reminding rural small businesses and agricultural producers that funds are now available to help them improve energy efficiency or install renewable energy systems. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. The announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
CARSON CITY - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Nevada a better place for children and families. "By ensuring parents have the knowledge, skills and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children's social and emotional well-being and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities," said Mike Willden, director, DHHS.
WINNEMUCCA - The following seventh grade students were named to the third quarter honor roll at Winnemucca Junior High School.
RENO - During the first quarter of 2013, the NV Energy Foundation contributed $389,000, including multi-year commitments, to nonprofit organizations statewide. Northern Nevada organizations that received grants included the DRI GreenPower Program, American Red Cross - Northern Nevada Chapter, Nevada Museum of Art, Imlay Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, Winnemucca Senior Center, Tahoe Rim Trail and Virginia City Community Chest.
Sonoma Heights Elementary hosted a science fair on Feb. 27 and students set up their projects early in the day to be judged. During the evening program, participants and winners were announced. Each project was required to have a journal of information that demonstrated data collection over four weeks, a report of their work, and a display board documenting their project. The local Lego League Club, run by Blaine and Brenda Olson, also put on a demonstration for the science lovers in attendance.
WINNEMUCCA - Are you the type of hunter who would hate the opportunity to hunt one of four premium big game species (antelope, elk, mule deer or Nelson (desert) bighorn) anywhere in the state where there is an established season for that species? Would it make you angry to have the opportunity of having an extended season and your choice of legal firearm (archery, muzzleloader or rifle) throughout the season's duration? If the answer is yes, you probably shouldn't apply for the Silver State Tag. If, however, you are like most resident and nonresident hunters who apply for big game tags, you need to take a look at this amazing opportunity.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County commissioners approved the transportation grant for the elderly and disabled during their April 1 meeting.
WINNEMUCCA - RESPECT has organized a group of volunteers to create major "cleanup" in and around our community. The name of their organization is RESPECT. Their goals are to clean up our lands, prevent illegal dumping, create awareness/education, and essentially treat our land with respect by keeping it beautiful.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. - National Arbor Day is Friday, April 26, this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free shade trees.