BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District (Mount Lewis and Tonopah Field offices) are selling permits for Christmas trees. Christmas tree permits are $3 per tree plus a $1 road maintenance fee and are good through Dec. 25, 2013.
LAS VEGAS - A sluggish economy and concerns about disposable income have put a slight damper on Thanksgiving travel this year for many Mountain West families, according to the latest travel survey from AAA.
FERNLEY - Nevada's Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will take part in the National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Applications are being accepted until Dec. 14 for the Family Resource Center's Christmas Alert program, said Executive Director Jana Moyes, who said the program will probably assist around 100 families this year. Last year, it helped 110.
ELY - The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 31, 2014, but those submitted by Tuesday, Jan. 14, will receive first consideration.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - People from the local and surrounding areas are invited to enjoy a night of fun and holiday spirit on Dec. 17 at Austin's 18th Annual Live Nativity, hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the citizens of Austin.
The Battle Mountain High School Student Council and other members of the school collected 1,908 non-perishable food items on Monday, Nov. 18. The food was donated to the local Family Resource Center for distribution to local, needy families.Courtesy Photos
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Now is the time most farmers finally have time to do some much needed machinery repairs and maintenance. Machinery maintenance not only helps extend the service life of equipment, but also affects the fuel efficiency and power output of those machines; therefore, maintenance is crucial for energy and financial savings.
JAN EHLERT • Special to the BugleThe Battle Mountain Senior Center bake sale and craft fair was held Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There were vendors selling handmade gift items and homemade baked goods. The seniors baked some great cookies, cakes and candies. Guests were treated to a wonderful festive atmosphere that kicked off the holiday season.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense's highest honor presented to civilian employers for exceptional support of their National Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR encourages Guardsmen and Reservists, or family members acting on their behalf, to submit nominations at www.FreedomAward.mil by Jan. 20, 2014.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Making sure those serving in the nation's armed forces receive their care packages from home in time for the holidays is a priority for friends and family members of military personnel serving around the world and for the U.S. Postal Service. 
ELKO -The California Trail Interpretive Center staff is offering free winter programs through December. Presentations are at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday and include a variety of topics from Shoshone history and pioneer life, to Elko County history. 
HEATHER HILL • The Battle Mountain BugleThe Battle Mountain Bugle, The Colt and the Battle Mountain General Hospital Long-term Care Facility have teamed up to make Christmas bright for local seniors. The Colt is hosting the Bugle's tree that contains the names and wishes of 18 seniors at the long-term care facility. Gifts should be new and wrapped and have the angel tags attached. They are due at the Bugle office by 1 p.m. on Dec. 20. They will be delivered Dec. 24 and opened by the seniors on Christmas Day. Setting up the tree at The Colt Nov. 27, left to right, Bugle Ad Representative Kayla Love-Koseck, The Colt Restaurant Manager Heather Hoopes, The Colt Casino Manager Wanda Nelson and Ruby Bryant, activity director for the long-term care facility. In front is Bugle Office Assistant Teri Spring, who is heading up the project.
ELY - The Bureau of Land Management's Ely District has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Midway Gold U.S., Inc.'s proposed Pan Mine Project in White Pine County, about 50 miles west of Ely. The BLM will issue a Record of Decision following a 30-day availability and review period that ends Dec. 19.
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - As Civil Air Patrol celebrates its 72nd anniversary, the all-volunteer service of 61,000 members looks to honor its founding members who, propelled by duty and love of country, valiantly defended their homeland during World War II.