Smith Valley News

The Smith Valley 4-H's annual Veterans' Day Potluck was a success again, drawing 17 veterans representing all branches of the Armed Services.

I hope you have your wood cut, split, and covered for the winter. Fortunately, my two older kids got about a cord split and we've got a bunch more to go.

Submitted By Barbara Neddenriep An historic building in downtown Wellington is home for dolls from around the world, puppets, teddy bears, doll houses, nutcrackers, antique dolls, handmade pull toys, antique toy trucks and cars, and children's rocking chairs lovingly collected for over 60 years by Margaret Parsons representing five generations.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lyon County--Lyon County 4-H members, leaders, friends, and family gathered together on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Fernley Intermediate School to celebrate and recognize 4-H members and Leaders during the annual 4-H Awards Ceremony.

Rescuers from southern Douglas County responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch just east of Jack Wright Pass.

The City of Fernley's approval of a bill to collect room or transient lodging taxes from establishments within the city limits will significantly impact room taxes collected and available for the Lyon County Room Tax Board, including for local projects.

Submitted Story The Smith Valley FFA Alumni is sponsoring its annual Bingo Party at Smith Valley High School on Saturday, Nov.

A pre-trial conference Thursday in Walker River Justice Court involving a Smith Valley man charged with passing counterfeit bills was expected to be continued.

Summer is over and the green pastures of the high country will soon be snow covered, or we hope they will be.

Boys and girls basketball practices at Smith Valley High School are scheduled to begin Saturday morning, the first day winter sports practices are allowed by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.

A Smith Valley man was arrested last week by the Yerington Police Department on charges related to counterfeit bills passed in the area, the YPD reported.

When I began my new career at Channel 8, it only seemed natural to me that I should cover Rural Nevada.

Submitted Story Soroptimist International of Smith Valley is seeking applicants for its Ruby Award, which is an acknowledgment of 'Women Helping Women.' The recipient will be a woman who, through her personal or professional activities, works to improve the lives of women and girls.

Submitted By Barbara Neddenreip A Halloween Party for the Story Time and Junior Book Club participants was enjoyed by all at the Smith Valle Library on October 29.

Submitted Article Attention vendors and crafters: The Smith Valley High School Student Council is sponsoring the 6th Annual Bulldog Holiday Faire on Sunday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Smith Valley School Gymnasium.

EDITOR: I enjoyed Richard Girod's letter last week and agree we all need to be active in government.

Those involved in last week's Lyon County Board of Commissioners workshop retreat in Smith Valley felt that it was both succuessful and gave them a good chance to talk freely.

This new enterprise is devoted to health and wellness. Nicole gives pilates classes Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat.

The Lyon County School District has approved a memorandum of understanding with Great Basin College Technical Prep Department to provide dual credit for several agriculture-related career and technical education courses.

I have three points to make: I. Why does Douglas County need a second Walmart? A. Carrying capacity for Walmart 1) It is said that Walmart needs a population of 500,000 to make its stores a financial success; 2) There is already a Walmart in north Douglas County, for which the county commissioners gave redevelopment status for 15-20 years; 3) ...