Community news briefs for week of May 8

NDOT closes Coleman Road

Through Saturday, Coleman Road between U.S. 95 and Venturacci Lane will be closed.

Passenger vehicles will detour to Venturacci Lane and Hunter Park Way. Commercial trucks will be restricted from taking this detour and will need to use U.S. 95 and U.S. 50.

U.S. 95 at Coleman Road/Paiute Drive in Fallon will be reduced to one lane with flagger control during daytime hours while work is occurring. U.S. 95 and U.S. 50 will remain open in both directions. Drivers can expect minimal delays.

The detour is needed for the safety as A&K Construction improves this section of roadway.

Through fall, the Nevada Department of Transportation is constructing safety and mobility improvements on U.S. 95 from U.S. 50 (Williams Avenue) to I-80. Improvements include drainage, roadway resurfacing and lighting enhancements. Construction is weather permitting.

Drivers and pedestrians will see single lane closures and shifts, shoulder/sidewalk closures, and parking restrictions. Residents and businesses may see short-term driveway impacts. Access will be maintained, but may include metal plates over driveways.

Fire department street dance

Churchill County Volunteer Fire Department on Friday from 5-9 p.m., is hosting a street dance, fire truck rides and a free dinner on Carson Street.

Local disc jockey Todd Moretto will provide the music.

The city of Fallon covered the cost of meals last year, but guests may still support their fire department with donations.

The dinner, which includes tri-tip sandwiches or hot dogs, is free, but a fireman’s boot for donations will be placed like last year. Volunteers will be serving 70 tri-tip meals and 750 hot dogs, and soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails will also be available.

Games for the family, kids rides on the fire truck and a gun raffle will be available. Members of the fire department have been selling raffle tickets. Each ticket is $20 and the ticket-holder doesn’t need to be present to win. Tickets are also available at Fallon Ford Toyota’s service department.

Churchill County School District

• River Wranglers will be at Frey Ranch May 15-16. Numa students will be joined by Churchill County High School student mentors.

• Churchill County High School Graduation May 26

Graduation will be at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex at 7 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The fairgrounds will not be available for overflow parking.

CCHS Back Parking Lot (Parking Passes only)

CBarR Parking Lot (open to all)

• Upcoming events:

May 11 — CCHS Band Spring Concert: CCHS Auditorium

May 11 — Numaseum: Numa Elementary School 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May 13 — CCHS Community Swap Meet Event 9-3 p.m. (Completely organized by the CCHS Student Volunteer Club)

May 17 — CCHS Choir Spring Concert 6 p.m. - CCHS Auditorium

May 17 — Churchill County School District Adult Ed Graduation. District Office in "The Pit”

School-to-career

The Churchill County High School school-to-career program will host a community career fair at the Rafter 3C Arena on Aug. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Local businesses and entrepreneurs should call 775-790-1139 and register to host a table at the event. Businesses interested in offering students mentorship, internships, apprentice opportunities and scholarships should also contact Sue Segura directly.

About 1,000 attendees are expected.

Grow your own

University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering free online courses to teach gardening basics. Extension's Grow Your Own, Nevada Program will livestream eight classes via Zoom to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local and healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.

“Anyone can become a better gardener by attending these classes,” Heidi Kratsch, Extension horticulture specialist, said. “From the beginner to the advanced gardener, everyone can benefit from a Grow Your Own, Nevada! class.”

The series of workshops will run 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. The workshops will provide gardeners and those interested in growing healthy foods with a back-to-the-basics guide to producing bountiful harvests in Nevada. The topics will include:

May 11: Season Extension for the Garden – Rachel McClure

May 16: Common Vegetable Garden Pests – Megan Andrews

May 18: Tips for Success With Fruit Trees – Wendy Hanson Mazet

May 23: Soil Building for Better Plant Health – Heidi Kratsch

May 25: Successful Composting in Nevada – Heidi Kratsch

Registration can be done online at https://extension.unr.edu/program.aspx?ID=2. Residents must register for each class they wish to attend, and the Zoom link will be provided after registration is received. All workshops are free of charge.

Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at plessick@unr.edu or 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.

Fernley Republican Women

The Fernley Republican Women will meet at Fernley High School, 1300 Highway 95A, on May 16.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The speaker is Kathi McGathey, operations manager, Veterans Guest House. The public is always invited to attend.

McGathey has been running the front desk at the Veterans Guest House for 18 years and is the operations manager. She will be giving a history of the guest house and talking about the services provided to veterans and their families.

Rural Partners Network team

USDA Rural Development Nevada State Director Lucas Ingvoldstad has announced the addition of Rachel Dahl to the Rural Partners Network team in Nevada.

Dahl has taken on the lead role for RPN in Nevada and will help provide statewide support so that rural Nevadans can access resources to create lasting economic opportunities in their communities.

Dahl can be reached at rachel.dahl@usda.gov or 775-443-4772.

Led by USDA, RPN combines federal, state, and local resources to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability in rural communities.

In Nevada, four Community Liaisons will help advance local priorities and projects in assigned Community Networks. They will be supported by national RPN staff and Rural Desk Officers who help manage programs at 20 departments across the federal government.

Young Chautauqua program

The Churchill County Museum and instructor Glen Perazzo encourage ages 12-18 to participate in the new Young Chautauqua program. Performers will learn how to bring historical figures to life on stage through theatrical monologue and in full costume.

Meetings are every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the museum, 1050 S. Maine St., in Fallon.

This year’s character theme will focus on Fallon’s historical figures, diversity and families.

For information, call the museum’s education curator Jennifer Jones at 775-423-3677, ext. 1224. Registration forms are available at ccmuseum.org or at the front desk.

Youth awards

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is seeking nominations for the Youth Serving Veterans Award.

If you know of someone, age 19 or younger, or a group of young people (same age requirement applies) who is making a difference in the lives of veterans or the veterans’ community, now is the time to speak up and nominate them. https://buff.ly/3Zb99Zm

Rotary Club of Fallon

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

May 16: David Ernst and Tim Wuth

May 23: Steve Ranson to talk about the area vets from WWII

May 30: DARK - Social at Bottle and Brie at 6 p.m.

June 6: (Looking for suggested speaker)

June 13: Joy Jumpers, party supply

June 20:(Looking for suggested speaker)

June 24: Golf Tournament

June 22: Daily Bread

June 27: Demotion Dinner

Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is open.

For information, or to register your child visit: https://bit.ly/ChurchillCSDKindergartenRegistration important notes:

● Your child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 21, the first day of school for kindergarten.

● Legislation may change to require that a child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to attend kindergarten, but we will not know until this new legislation is considered. You may register your child now (if your child will be 5 on or before 8/21), but know that your child may not be able to start kindergarten if legislation changes.

● Children already enrolled in Northside Early Learning Center’s Pre-K program, will automatically be enrolled in kindergarten at Churchill County School District.

For questions regarding registration, contact Selena Gomes or Debra Shyne by emailing registration@churchillcsd.com or by calling 775-423-5184.

Once registration is complete, you and your child may take a tour of the school and meet the staff.

● There will be two informational sessions on May 10 – 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

● Enjoy a meal in the cafeteria provided by Chartwells. Food will be served between

5:45-6:45 p.m.

Please bring: your child's state-issued birth certificate, poof of address, a valid ID for parent/guardian, and your child's current immunization record.

To register before this event, visit bit.ly/ChurchillCSDKindergartenRegistration or churchillcsd.com

Cattlemen’s Teacher of the Year

The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association has started its annual quest for Teacher of the Year candidates and is asking for your help in soliciting nominations. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 16.

Nominees must be an elementary, junior high, or high school teacher who incorporates agriculture into their regular curriculum. For example, a teacher who teaches a one-week segment on agriculture and its importance to Nevada. Current Agricultural Education teachers are not eligible.

Nominees may also include teachers considered in previous years but were not selected for the award. Nominations must include a completed NCA Teacher-of-the-Year application form and an attached essay describing why the teacher is being nominated.

The winner of this award will receive a $1,000 school supply stipend donated by Nevada Agriculture Foundation. The award recipient will also be recognized during the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association’s annual awards banquet on Nov. 18 in Winnemucca.

Anyone may submit a nomination form which is available at www.nevadacattlemen.org. For questions, contact the NCA office at 775-738-9214. Nominations may be submitted by email to nca@nevadabeef.org with “2023 Teacher of the Year Nomination” in the subject line; forms may be faxed to 775-738-5208; or sent by mail to, “Teacher of the Year Nomination,” c/o Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 310, Elko, NV 89803.

Oats Park Arts School

The 2023 Winter/Spring schedule for the Oats Park Art School has been set.

Workshops include Carly Strauss, Jeanne Evatt, Lori Bishop, Mandie Koeckes of Great Basin Apothecary, Megan Peterson, and our Art School Director Anne Johnson.

Classes are already filling up quickly – visit the school website at https://www.lepetitateliernv.com soon to reserve your spot.

Churchill County Library

Spring is in full swing at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community. No need to sign-up or preregister, except if noted, so just come on down to the library.

• Drop-in 3D printing workshops take place May 17 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.

• Reading with Rover takes place on May 18 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. Added bonus: our furry friends are great listeners!

• Need a career change? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job on May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. EmployNV staff will help you with aspects of finding a new job.

Flood insurance

Flood damage is not covered under standard homeowners’, commercial, and renters’ insurance policies. Even when a federal disaster is declared, aid is usually provided in the form of low-interest loans which must be paid back and are likely to only cover a portion of your costs.

Flood insurance can protect your home or business and its contents; providing the added financial assistance you may need to help you recover faster. Keep in mind, there is typically a 30-day waiting period for policies to take effect.

Policies are available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private insurance companies. More information may be found at https://doi.nv.gov/Consumers/Homeowners-Insurance/Flood-Insurance.