Community news briefs for week of Jan. 1

Cattlemen’s Update

The annual Cattlemen’s Update is Jan. 8-12 with virtual and in-person meetings.

It is presented by the Nevada Agricultural Experimental Station and College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The first in-person Cattlemen’s Update is at the Fallon Convention Center on Jan. 9 followed by a stop in Ely on the next day. Elko hosts the Cattlemen’s Update on Jan. 11 and the final presentation is Jan. 12 at the Paradise Valley Community Hall north of Winnemucca.

The virtual webinar is on Zoom. The presentation begins at 10 a.m. Attendees must register for the webinar.

Cost of the workshops is $20 per ranch, and for additional information on the Cattlemen’s Update, contact Kaley Chapin at 702-467-2668 or kaleys@unr.edu.

The following speakers are scheduled for the in-person sessions:

• Welcome from UNR College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR), University of Nevada

Dr. Barry Perryman, professor and department chair.

• Nutrition Matters: How Feed Restrictions Impacts Bull Reproduction and Aging

Dr. Mozart Fonseca, associate professor, CABNR.

• Use of Programs on Public Lands

Chris Rose, partnership coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Nevada Beef Checkoff

Bill Dale, executive director, Nevada Beef Council and California Beef Council

• Risk Management Tools for Your Ag Operation

Staci Emm, professor and Extension educator; Lindsay Chichester, associate professor and extension educator, University of Nevada Reno Extension

• Reproduction Management: What Impacts Reproductive Efficiency of Cows?

Dr. Luis Schutz, assistant professor, CABNR

• Nevada Animal Health

Pete Mundschenk, DVM, state veterinarian, Nevada Department of Agriculture

• Poisonous Plant ID & Information at your Fingertips

Paul Meiman, Extension specialist — Rangeland Livestock/Wildlife Interactions, CABNR

Creative notecards

Child Development Center children ages 1 to 5 at Western Nevada College have created notecards which are available for purchase through WNC Foundation.

They painted, colored drawings, assembled paper collages, and more in this unique collection.

By purchasing these notecards, individuals are contributing to the educational initiatives, programs and activities offered at the CDC.

Each package of notecards sells for $15 and includes two notecards for each piece of artwork for a total of 12 of cards.

The CDC offers comprehensive child care services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. With a focus on holistic child development, the CDC has been consistently recognized as the Nevada Appeal's Best Child/Day Care Provider for the sixth year in a row.

For information or to purchase cards, phone 775-445-3000 or visit wnc.edu/swag.

Jury questionnaires

Jury questionnaires will be mailed this week to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially serve as jurors for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Township in 2024.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to help the courts determine who is eligible to be summoned for jury trials during the year. Out of the approximate 35,000 to 40,000 names provided by voter registration rolls, a Nevada utility, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation that statutorily courts are required to use to create the annual jury pool, 3,000 names will be randomly drawn to form the prospective active jury pool for 2024.

Receiving the questionnaire does not mean you have been summoned for a trial.

Individuals who believe they have a statutory reason for being excused should return their questionnaires right away to help avoid being summoned for a trial. If an individual believes they have another reason outside the statutory excuses they must contact District Court office at 775-423-6088 and speak with staff prior to submitting their questionnaire.

Prospective jurors are strongly encouraged to complete the questionnaire on-line. Otherwise, questionnaires may be mailed back or dropped off in person to the Jury Commissioner, 73 N. Maine St., Fallon, NV 89406. Return the questionnaire within two weeks of receipt.

Individuals who do not return the questionnaire are still subject to being summoned for a trial at a later date.

Should you still have questions prior to submitting the questionnaire, please call the Jury Commissioner’s Office at 775-423-6088 and staff will assist you.

Pennington Life Center

Stop by the Pennington Life Center in January for the many activities planned for the month.

Plenty of good eats at the Pennington Life Center: All are welcome to partake. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $6 for those under age 60 and a suggested donation of $3 for those 60 and older.

Rotary Club of Fallon

Rotary meets every Tuesday at noon at the Stockman’s Steakhouse. Each meeting usually has a speaker. Guests are welcome.

Churchill County Library

The library will be closed Jan. 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Special events:

• Spice Club in January looks at ginger. Tag the library on social media and share what you have made with this spice.

• Computer basics classes offered by Tech Services Librarian Joe on Jan. 5 and 19 at 9 a.m. at the Pennington Life Center. Need help understanding basic computer commands? Come on out.

• U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen’s office representative at the library on Jan. 11 for “office hours” at 1 p.m. Stop by and let the senator’s staff know what your concerns are.

• Reading with Rover takes place Jan. 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children read books to dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence to a decidedly captive audience.

• Need a career change for the new year? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job Jan. 4 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the library. EmployNV staff will help you with aspects of finding a new job for the new year!

• Stop Motion Animation workshop happening Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

• Drop-in 3D printing workshop takes place Jan. 10 and 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Using the library’s 3D printer, make objects, both useful and pretty, and learn more about this popular technology.

• Book discussion groups for adults continues on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in the library annex. This month’s topic is “new year, new you.” Bring your favorite read on this topic to discuss and share with others. Light refreshments served.

• Elementary Book Club meets in the Library Annex on Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. for those in elementary school. January’s book is “The Lion of Mars” and it can be reserved to take home at:bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub