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.
JOYCE SHEEN • The Humboldt SunHumboldt County commissioners voted their support for the declaration of May 4-11 as Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week. BLM Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Terah Maslum (left) and Program Manager Derek Messmer recently told the commissioners this year's campaign theme will be "Reduce Fuels, Reduce Fire."Prior to the wildfire awareness week next month, Maslum and Messmer will be putting up posters picturing several residents from around the state doing fuels reduction work on their property. The posters feature a picture of Paradise Valley resident Maureen Smith doing fuels reduction by spraying weeds on her northern Nevada property.
WINNEMUCCA - The Power Paws 4-H Dog Club will offer obedience classes to members of the public and their dogs beginning April 29.
WINNEMUCCA - As part of Child Abuse Prevention Action Month, AVA's Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is selling the awareness bracelets for $1 each.
WINNEMUCCA - Did you know that over 21 million Americans are employed in agriculture or agriculture-related jobs that produce, process, sell and trade the nation's food and fiber, but only 4.6 million people actually live on farms or ranches?
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Rider Motorcycle Safety Program has released the 2013 training schedule for motorcycle safety classes in Elko, Winnemucca, Hawthorne and Carson City.