BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Lander County would continue to receive federal funding for its public schools, law enforcement programs and other essential services, under a bipartisan congressional agreement unveiled last week.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - In the early hours of Sept. 28, Austin junior and senior high school students participated in the Big Creek Run. This annual fundraiser provides funding to support students participating in Austin athletics and extracurricular activities.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - After a vehicle pursuit at around 7:55 p.m. on Sept. 29 that started on North Second Street, deputies arrested 29-year-old Jacob David Kiehne, of Battle Mountain, for several offenses, said Lander County Sheriff Ron Unger.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Dunphy Complex fires north of Carlin were made up of three distinct fires, including the Izzenhood, Chukar Canyon and Indian Creek fires. They erupted on Sept. 30 due to lightning and consumed nearly 205,000 acres.
Monday, Oct. 3, proved to be a fun-filled day at Jacob's Well, as eight contestants entered the Pie-Eating Contest. No entry fee was required, just an appetite! Participants James Carson, Arturo Serrano, Joe Youngblood, Brian Doney, Dana West, Braden McIntosh, Ian McRae and Bret Hetland battled for first place. Ian McRae took first place, eating 3¾ of chocolate pudding pies and winning a $25 gift certificate to Walmart. Hats off to volunteers Ruby Bryant, Donna Combs and Trish Hanson, who worked hard to keep the pies coming!
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Lander County School District's new Superintendent Jim Squibb has been busy settling into his job and says he is enjoying it. He started his new job as superintendent on July 1.
Battle Mountain High School celebrated homecoming last week with a variety of fun-filled activities. Photo above, Acacia Oakes and Kyler Peasnall pose for a photo after being crowned homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday's varsity football game, in which Battle Mountain defeated Yerington 13-0.
HEATHER SINGER • The Battle Mountain BugleThis month has seen its share of temperature extremes from days of degrees in the 50s and back up to the 70s. Ayiana Malone (left), 10, and Marissa Tybo, 11, played at Lions Park recently with Malone's dog, 1-year-old J.D., a black male Pomeranian.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The local breakfast for kids program is still running strong and feeding numerous children throughout the school district, said Program Director Lorrie Sparks, who gave a brief presentation on the program to the Lander County School Board at their Sept. 28 board meeting.
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.