Smith Valley News Archives

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.

Be sure and be at the Smith Valley Community Hall on Sunday, October 18, for the 35th Annual Harvest Auction.

Well, it was a quick dip into wintry weather, but it looks like fall will come back with an -- um, you really can't say 'vengeance,' can you? I mean, there's no such thing as extreme fall weather, since fall and spring are kind of by definition mired in mediocrity when it comes to extremes.

While construction work on the Weaver-Petersen Memorial Park project has begun, committee members for the project say more donations are being accepted to assist with expansion of the walking trail at Smith Valley's Dressler Park.

Submitted Story The Smith Valley 4-H Community Club will hold its Annual Smith Valley Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, Oct.

Submitted Story A Smith Valley Bible Conference featuring Christian Singer/Pastor Justin Todd Herod will be held at the Smith Valley Baptist Church from Sunday, October 11-Wednesday, October 14.