CARSON CITY - Many women in rural Nevada have never had a mammogram. Fear, lack of funds, transportation conflicts or no insurance are the main reasons women have not protected their health with this breast cancer screening process. Yet, we know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.
LOVELOCK - The Lovelock Country Quilters are having a one-day quilt show on April 14 at the Pershing County Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many quilts and quilted items will be on display at the show.
LOVELOCK- Dress rehearsals for the local production of the musical "Seussical Jr." revealed budding vocal and theatrical talent at Lovelock Elementary School.
LOVELOCK - Relying solely on their "mind's eye," and at times having just to "wing it," Pershing County Middle School students recently accepted the challenge of spelling such multi-syllabic bugaboos as "quadrilateral" and "resistance."
On Saturday, March 3, the members of the local 4-H club participated in a livestock judging event. At the event, 4-H members had the opportunity to judge goats, sheep, swine and beef. Basically, judging teams must place animals in the group from the best to the worst, and then explain the reasons to the species expert.
LOVELOCK - National Ag Week is annually recognized during the first week in March. National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. However, like many professions, a lack of understanding, education and some ignorance has created a negative stereotype of the farming industry.
LOVELOCK - As of July 1, a new city room tax ordinance will mean higher costs for long-term motel room and RV park renters in Lovelock by eliminating the "28-day rule" that exempted them from a room tax.
LOVELOCK - The Pershing County 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging was Saturday March 3, at the 4-H Building in Lovelock. Over 40 members, leaders, parents and friends participated from Churchill, Elko, Humboldt and Pershing counties.The contestants judged classes of beef, sheep, swine and goats. Reasons were used as a tie breaker. Ribbons and various prizes were provided by the 4-H Livestock Clubs.Following are the results:
LOVELOCK - The media has been spreading a lot of myths about what "pink slime" is. If you haven't heard or read anything about "Pink Slime," here are the headlines from USA Today, "Schools will get to opt out of 'pink slime' beef, USDA says." The product they are referring to is "Boneless lean beef trimmings" or "lean finely textured beef." This product is the lean beef removed from the meat and fat that is trimmed away when beef is cut into steaks and roasts. The meat in these trimmings is nearly impossible to separate with a knife so, historically, this product only could be used in cooked beef products when the fat was cooked and separated for tallow. But now there is a process that separates the fat from the fresh lean beef, and it is this fresh lean beef that can be used in ground meat foods like hamburger and sausages.
LOVELOCK - Grass Valley residents are invited to discuss their concerns with Pershing County commissioners during a town hall lunch meeting at noon on Saturday, April 14, in the Grass Valley Firehouse.Lunch will be prepared by Grass Valley volunteer firefighters. The event will also be a fundraiser for the Grass Valley Fire Department.Topics of concern may include economic development, roads and water issues, said Annette Stripe, chairperson of the Grass Valley Advisory Board. She invited commissioners to the town hall at last week's county commission meeting.
DEBRA REID • The Lovelock Review-Miner Workers installed double-paned storm windows in the Lovelock Depot last week. Once installed, the new windows nearly disappear as they blend in with the old window frames.
DEBRA REID • The Lovelock Review-MinerA building takes shape at the construction site of the Golden Gate Petroleum Truck Stop expected to open later this year near Lovelock. The complex may include a fast-food restaurant, vehicle fueling stations, convenience store and, according to a sign at the construction site, "Big Wheel Casino." The sign said job applications are being accepted for the casino at Baldini's Casino in Sparks.
LOVELOCK - I came across this article out of Cornell University that may be of interest for local alfalfa producers. The article was written by Krisy Gashler, a freelance writer for Cornell University and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. However, it has only been tested in the Northeast, so I am not sure how adaptable it would be here in a semi-arid region. I would assume that with our low disease pressure, it should do fine.
LOVELOCK - The following Pershing County High School students were recently named to the third quarter honor roll:
LOVELOCK - The Pershing County Library is embarking on a new program that officials are hoping will be well attended.