BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Lander County Committee Against Domestic Violence's Sixth Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. beginning and ending at Elquist Park. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.The 3.5-mile route will wind through town, said Michele Scovil, the group's corresponding secretary.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Once again, the Christmas Musical Fireside is being planned for December.
By Jan EhlertBATTLE MOUNTAIN - On Saturday, Oct. 8 - after an entire week of learning lines, songs, and choreography - students from the Battle Mountain community ages K-12 put on a great performance of the musical "King Arthur's Quest" conceived and written by Michael McGill and Rebecca McGill of Missoula Children's Theatre. Annually the Battle Mountain Arts Presenters pays to have this group come and introduce the performing arts experience to the youth. This gives students exposure to the performing arts and an opportunity to observe and participate in a full scale musical production. It is a great educational experience for youth. They learn about working hard, having fun, discipline, memorizing routines and lines, and scheduling.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The local Sober Seniors organization will hold a fundraising Bingo night at 6 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Civic Center. The group will be raising money for the end of year graduation party on June 8, said Michele Scovil, president of Sober Seniors.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Jacob David Kiehne, 29, of Battle Mountain, was present in the Argenta Justice Court on Oct. 18 with his public defender, Ted Herrera, and the case was continued to an undetermined date.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Lander County Convention and Tourism Authority Tenth Annual Chukar Tournament and Feed will be held Nov. 5 with check-in, registration and sign-ups to be held on Nov. 4 at the Civic Center, according to the Lander County Convention and Tourism Authority board.
RENO - Summit Engineering Corporation, headquartered in Reno and with a satellite office in Elko, is assisting Lander County to enter the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS).
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - On Oct. 15, Battle Mountain General Hospital/Clinic, in conjunction with Newmont Mining Corp., The Tire Factory, Barrick Cortez, Marigold Mining Company and Wells Fargo Bank, sponsored the Lander County Health Fair.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The preliminary hearing for Kimberly Sherrie Ellis, 30, of Battle Mountain, who was charged originally by the District Attorney's Office with two counts of uttering forged instruments, both category D felonies, was continued.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Lander County Art Association has been bringing artists together since 1985, said organization President Jonie Davenport. It is a non-profit group with 12 current members.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - This year Sept. 12 marked the fifth year that the 21st Century Afterschool Program was available to Lander County students in grades first through eighth.
Oct. 17 proved to be another competitive and fun time at Jacob's Well! Five contestants participated in the crusade to win a $25 gift certificate to Walmart. Ally Fisher, Morgan Fisher, Joe Youngblood, Marko Vallego and Arturo Serrano cleverly created homemade marshmallow guns to compete for the longest marshmallow shot. After three attempts, Morgan Fisher proved to be the best shooter, taking first in the marshmallow war! Congratulations to Morgan and all that participated!
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District, partnered with Lander County Road and Bridge and several volunteers to complete a successful National Public Lands Day (NPLD) project.
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The Wesern States Ranch Rodeo Association brings their National Finals Rodeo to Winnemucca Nov. 3 - 6. In addition to three big days of Ranch Rodeo action, there will also be jackpot team branding, jackpot team roping and jackpot bronc riding. One new event for the finals is the Ranch Dog Challenge
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Susan Elaine Tybo, of Battle Mountain, was arrested on Oct. 4 by the TRIDENT Narcotics Task Force for trafficking in a controlled substance - methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance for sale - methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a drug without a prescription.