COURTESY PHOTOStudents at ELES were challenged by their teachers and principal to read millions of words this quarter. Fourth grade students (pictured above) read 6 million words. Fifth grade students read 8.5 million words and 6th graders read a whopping 10 million words. Combined that is an amazing 24.5 million words read by the students at ELES. The students celebrated with ice cream and a movie on June 2.
Lander Lodge #8, Free and Accepted Masons, celebrated their 150th birthday at the 146-year-old Masonic Hall in Austin on Saturday, May 17th.
Fracking is a method of extracting oil and natural gas from deep underground. Some say it is safe and an asset to the U.S. economy while others argue it has the potential to contaminate ground water and harm communities by causing extensive health issues and decreasing property values.
COURTESY PHOTOReader Amanda Hall submitted this photo of her daughter, Aerowyn Hall, 3, who shows off her stay-cool spring style in a wide hat and bright summer dress.
The Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an afternoon and evening of fun and festivities June 21 with a wine walk that will have the theme of Flip In and Out of Summer.
"Nevada's economy is constrained by limited private and state owned land." So reads the opening statement in the overview of Nevada Land Management Task Force's preliminary draft report. The overview report's comparison of the percentage of private and state land in each of five western states shows Nevada with by far the least at just 12.2 percent private land and 0.2 percent state land.
Eleanor Lemaire Elementary School held a talent show with 22 acts for grades fourth through sixth. There was a combination of singing, dancing, hula hooping and miscellaneous performances at the show.
COURTESY PHOTONatalee Payne, of Battle Mountain, takes her son, Kaeden, 3, on his first ride on 10-year-old Shamos, who is one of a team of haflingers that are trained to pull and ride. Shamos is owned by Dan and Terrie Ormond. Payne and her son are riding out by the golf course.
CARSON CITY - Water scarcity, extreme weather, oil and gas development and endangered species are among the tough topics at the Western Governors' Association meeting this week in Colorado Springs.
The Kingston Parks Department continues to strive to improve their community. With lots of volunteers, donations and grants, the parks department is achieving remarkable progress.
COURTESY PHOTORachel's Club held an end of year celebration called Fun in the Park. It was held May 27 at Borealis Park for grades fourth through sixth. Fourth grade teacher Susan Sandru and Watch Dog Mr. Clark helped out.
COURTESY PHOTOThe Journey of Hope cycling team, organized by Push America to raise funds and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities, came through Austin June 8. Team members cycle an average of 75 miles a day and each cyclist has committed to raising at least $5,500. The team left San Francisco June 1 and will arrive in Wash., D.C., on Aug. 2. Shown here between Austin and Fallon, team members Ryan Alkire and Steve Lindow.
For nearly a year, this monthly column has showcased an event or a person from Battle Mountain's history. This month, the column centers on an event in the town's future: the release of a book about its past.
