LOVELOCK - A total of 18 students received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Randolph Calvo at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on May 29.
LOVELOCK - Hay harvest has begun. Many fields in the area have reached the pre-bloom or 10 percent bloom stage necessary for high-quality hay. By the time this article reaches the paper, most of this year's first cutting of the hay crop will be complete. However, it is always a good idea to review some of the important safety items with yourself, family members and employees who are involved with the farming operation.
LOVELOCK - The 78th Portuguese Festa was a great success, with visitors from several states coming to Lovelock to attend. In addition to visitors from many towns in Nevada, guests came from the states of California, Idaho, Iowa, Oregon, Texas and Utah.
LOVELOCK - Lovelock Elementary School recently raised $970 for the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. As a challenge to the students of the school, special education teacher Ed Bake said the class that brought in the most money would get to shave his head during the end of the year carnival day.
LOVELOCK - Over 317 students, teachers and chaperones attended Lovelock Cave Days, held May 9 - 11.
LOVELOCK - The Peacekeepers team has been a part of the Lovelock Relay for Life event since its inception in 2007.
LOVELOCK - Kalynne Mitchell is Pershing County High School's Class of 2012 salutatorian. She carries a 4.275 GPA and is active in volleyball, basketball and softball.Mitchell said her favorite class is art with teacher Debra Zoback. Because of her love of art, Mitchell said she would like a career in interior design.
LOVELOCK - Learning does not end when school lets out. Neither does the need for good nutrition.
LOVELOCK - Claudia Dennler is Pershing County High School's valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2012. She carries a 4.333 GPA and is active in volleyball, basketball and track.
Sixty-eight years ago today, June 6, 1944, at 6:30 a.m. the first waves of the American, British and Canadian assault troops landed on Normandy beaches with the code names Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword as all hell broke loose.
LOVELOCK - As I drive around the valley, I see many vacant lots and field borders with noxious weeds growing. One way to control these weeds is by grazing them. Goats can be used to graze noxious weed. They can be used in areas where other management methods may not be efficient, effective or allowed. They can also be quite effective when used in combination with other weed control measures.
LOVELOCK - The following students were named to the Pershing County High School fourth quarter honor roll for the 2011 - 2012 school year.
LOVELOCK - The following Pershing County High School students were named to the second semester honor roll.
LOVELOCK - Leslie Millican invites any and all to join the "practices" for hula hoop and jump rope each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. There is no cost.On Wednesday, June 27, Millican will host a "fun competition," beginning at 6 p.m."I'll be breaking the kids into age groups, and it's not necessary to attend any of the prior sessions to join in that evening."
LOVELOCK - All children 12 years of age and under are encouraged to walk in the 4th of July Kiddie Parade sponsored by the Pershing County Cattlewomen. Help celebrate this special holiday by dressing in costumes, or decorating a small wagon, depicting an "American Idol."