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Acorn Project and Battle Mountain Band host workshop
Award-winning Creek and Cherokee artists John and MaryBeth Timothy of Muskogee, Oklahoma will teach a free workshop on Tuesday, October 15, to help Native artists and craftspeople learn how to generate extra income by selling their products on Etsy, the world’s largest online platform for selling handmade goods.
Award-winning Creek and Cherokee artists John and MaryBeth Timothy of Muskogee, Oklahoma will teach a free workshop on Tuesday, October 15, to help Native artists and craftspeople learn how to generate extra income by selling their products on Etsy, the world’s largest online platform for selling handmade goods.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 1:00 AM
The Indian Dispute Resolution Services Acorn Project in partnership with the Battle Mountain Band of the Te-Moak Tribe of the Western Shoshone will host a free workshop on Tuesday, October 15, to help artists and craftspeople learn how to generate extra income by selling their products on Etsy, the world’s largest online platform for selling handmade goods.
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  • How to control Dodder

    How to control Dodder

    I recently had a conversation with a local farmer about his alfalfa fields and the presents of Dodder. Dodder, is a parasitic annual plant that infests many crops, ornamentals, native plants, and weeds. More than 150 species occur worldwide, although dodder is most prevalent in the Americas. 
    Dodder is a parasitic weed that causes serious problems in forage and seed alfalfa fields. Parasitized alfalfa plants grow less vigorously, often becoming so weakened that they die. Because dodder is succulent, heavily infested alfalfa may require at least an extra day to cure. A severe dodder infestation can thus reduce stand, cause improper curing of hay, and lower forage and seed yields. As a result, hay prices may be discounted, often by more than $10 a ton
    Dodder has slender, twining or threadlike stems that vary from pale green to yellow or bright orange; the bright stems can be readily seen against the foliage of the host plants.     Continue this story
  • What does the mega merger of Newmont, Barrick mean for Nevada mining?

    What does the mega merger of Newmont, Barrick mean for Nevada mining?

    After years of discussion, Nevada’s two largest mining companies struck a deal this summer to join forces and combine operations in the world’s largest gold-producing complex.
    The joint venture between Barrick Gold Corp., and Newmont Goldcorp Corp., ushers in a new era in Nevada hard rock mining. Barrick owns and operates 61.5 percent of the newly formed Nevada Gold Mines, while Newmont owns 38.5 percent of the company. By sharing assets and access to each other’s facilities, Nevada Gold Mines expects to save close to a half-billion a year.     Continue this story
  • School board recognizes food service director

    School board recognizes food service director

    Laura Jensen, food service director for the Humboldt County School District was honored at the school board’s Aug. 27 meeting. 
    Jensen has done an outstanding job as the school seeks to replace the outgoing Director of Food Service Michael River, officials said. River resigned to pursue other opportunities. 
    “We lost Michael River who resigned and moved on to a different job opportunity and Chartwells is doing a great job to try to fill that vacancy,” Superintendent Dave Jensen told the board members. “They have selected somebody to take Michael's spot. But during the summer months, Laura has had to take a tremendous amount of responsibility on her shoulders to prepare for the upcoming year.”     Continue this story
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  • September is National Preparedness Month

    The Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds all residents that September is National Preparedness Month, a time to prepare for any potential disasters, learn lifesaving skills and practical safety tips to reduce injury and death in your home and community.
    One of the easiest ways to prepare is to make sure that your home has a working smoke alarm. 
    Through its Home Fire Campaign, the Red Cross offers free smoke alarms and installation to all northern Nevada residents.
    This is a free service and there is no obligation. During the installation visit, Red Cross volunteers will also customize evacuation plans and share education information.      Continue this story

  • Rural Republican lawmakers top American Conservative Union’s legislative scorecard

    The American Conservative Union Foundation has released a scorecard of the Legislature’s 2019 session, crowning rural Republican Sen. Ira Hansen and rural Republican Assemblyman John Ellison as the most likely to vote with the group’s ideology.
    The scorecard released was this week ahead of the organization’s Conservative Political Action Conference spinoff, CPAC West, which is scheduled for Friday in Reno. 
    Its overall score for the Assembly — 29 percent — reflects the fact that Democrats have a two-thirds majority in the chamber and advanced legislation that ACU strongly opposes.     Continue this story

  • School district reins in excessive cupcake intake with policy

    In the last few weeks, students have come home with a backpack full of the school’s rules, regulations and policies. One of those policies has struck a nerve with the cupcake crowd. The district sent home the meal service information sheet which details instructions for parents regarding meal applications, menus, payments allergies and the district’s wellness policy.
    Under the policy, parents are instructed to “talk to your child’s teacher about treats for birthdays and holidays. Attached is the list of days that are exempt from the wellness policy.”  The policy lists eight holidays that can potentially wreck a child’s diet. But the biggest concern amongst parents is that birthday celebrations are limited to the first and third Friday of the month. Thus, the district encourages “stickers, books, and non-edible items as a way to celebrate.”     Continue this story

  • Active assailant training planned for Saturday at local elementary school

    Multiple agencies in Winnemucca will join forces Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Grass Valley Elementary School for an active assailant training to test and improve the community’s overall preparedness for an emergency event. 
    Training participants will simulate a response to an active assailant event, including emergency responders who will simulate crime scenes, patient care and may treat volunteers who are pretending to be victims. 
    In a press release, officials said that even though the incident is not real, the response activities during the fictional exercise will be practiced in a manner that is as realistic as possible.     Continue this story
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SPORTS

A blast from the past
Ethan Rhodes (left) and Mike Brooks react to the score board while Tom Brooks hugs Ty Arnett and Dave McLean smiles after Pershing County beat Yerington 20-14 on Friday, in Lovelock. The win ended the Lions 29-game winning streak.
Ethan Rhodes (left) and Mike Brooks react to the score board while Tom Brooks hugs Ty Arnett and Dave McLean smiles after Pershing County beat Yerington 20-14 on Friday, in Lovelock. The win ended the Lions 29-game winning streak.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:00 AM
In football, every game matters. If the opposing team is inexperienced, that gives the more seasoned team a chance to experiment. Everybody gets off the bench. Players try different positions on for size. 
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  • Mountain West announces men’s basketball television schedule

    Mountain West announces men’s basketball television schedule

    The Mountain West has announced its television package and the University of Nevada men’s basketball team will play on national television a minimum of 20 times.  Additional road games at BYU and Davidson may appear on television.
    Nevada has also set its two exhibition contests with Cal State East Bay on Oct. 19 at 5:00 p.m. and Colorado Christian on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.  
    Both games will be played at Lawlor Events Center.      Continue this story
  • Kuskie wins girls varsity race at North Tahoe Kiwanis Invitational

    Kuskie wins girls varsity race at North Tahoe Kiwanis Invitational

    After taking a couple weeks off, it is full steam ahead for the Lowry High School cross country team for the rest of the fall.
    The Buckaroos headed to the Sierra Nevada mountains last Friday for the North Tahoe Kiwanis Mountain Motivational Invitational in Tahoe City, Calif.
    “We had a great day of racing,” said LHS coach Kathy Norcutt. “Both my freshmen girls medaled.”
    Sophomore Jovi Kuskie picked up from where she left off in the opening race of the season in Gardnerville. She won the 3.3-mile varsity girls race in a time of 25 minutes, 6:69 seconds. She dueled Mammoth’s Jordyn Harper for much of the race, pulling away late to win by nearly three seconds. 
    “Jovi won in a heated battle,” Norcutt said. “The girl she beat from Mammoth is a fierce competitor. The race came down to the final 400 meters with Jovi out kicking her at the end. It was very exciting.”
    Mammoth’s Rhona McChensey was third at 26:23.55, Jennifer Ruiz from Modoc was fourth at 26:37.72 and Calaveras’ Katrina Borchin (26:42.34) rounded out the top five.     Continue this story
  • Lowry girls make home debut against South Tahoe and Incline

    Lowry girls make home debut against South Tahoe and Incline

    After spending the first three weeks of the season on the road in California and northern Nevada, the Lowry High School girls soccer team finally got to play a pair of home matches this past weekend. 
    The Lady Bucks took on South Tahoe on Friday and Incline on Saturday afternoon.
    South Tahoe collected a 9-0 win over Lowry on Friday afternoon, scoring eight of the goals in the first half. The game was stopped after 60 minutes as part of the NIAA mercy rule.     Continue this story

Announcements

  • Parental Drug Education Program slated for March 21

    Want to learn more about illegal drug use in schools? The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Parental Drug Education Program at Grass Valley Elementary School for parents on Wednesday, March 21 from 6 p.m. — 8 p.m.

  • Humboldt County Pets at the Pound

    The following animals were recently picked up by animal control. 

  • DIVORCES

    The following individuals were granted divorces recently by the Humboldt County Clerk: 
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For the Record

  • Diversion granted for burglary, prison for third DUI

    Two men recently pleaded guilty to Nevada category B felonies in Sixth Judicial District Court. One was sent to carry out a mandatory prison sentence and the other was given the chance to avoid prison and a felony conviction by completion of a drug court diversion program. 

  • Pershing County Sheriff's Report

    Items in the Sheriff’s Report are compiled from public information contained in the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office report. News4Nevada reports all incidents about which law-enforcement agencies release information. Charges or citations listed in the blotter do not imply guilt, which is determined in court. Mug shots are provided by law enforcement as part of the public record. Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • Union Township Justice Court

    Items in the Court Dispositions are compiled from public records contained in the Union Township Justice Court and the Sixth Judicial District Court. News4Nevada reports all felony hearings, misdemeanor convictions and dismissals for which the court releases information. When requested by the individual, N4N will post the person’s mug shot with their court disposition.
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