Smith Valley News

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) ...

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners was scheduled to conduct a retreat workshop this past Wednesday in Smith Valley.

Redistricting of Lyon County Commissioner districts prior to the 2010 Census appears to be a dead issue after a presentation at last Thursday's Commission meeting.

Churchill County Library wine tasting is Oct. 24 The Churchill County Library Foundation is having its annual wine tasting event on Oct.

Poetry contest deadline Oct. 25 A $1,000 grand prize is offered in a Free Poetry Contest, sponsored by Christian Fine Arts Society.

Due to changes since it was first proposed in August, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners proposed an ordinance to amend Lyon County Code Title 6 and Title 10 that is designed to make some items standard among the fire districts in the county but also allow individual district flexibility.

By Megan Hunewill I am writing this it is Tuesday night and the rain is sluicing down outside my window.

The first snowstorm of the season in Smith Valley last weekend knocked down tree limbs and power lines, leaving a mess that was still being cleaned up into the middle of the week.

While the early season snowstorm last Saturday night/early Sunday morning left Mason Valley white and dropped even more snowfall in Smith Valley, it didn't do much for the early snowpack, according to SNOTEL data.

The second annual Operation Health Care Bound to explore heath care careers for teens and adults is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.

Snow on Fun Day, Killer Dogs, and Good-bye Cattle Guards By Megan Hunewill We made a little history on Sunday with record snowfall which cancelled Smith Valley Fun Day for the first time in my memory.