The Rotary Club of Smith Valley recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of being chartered in 1946. That’s a lot of history for a club that typically averages 30 – 35 members at any given time. And while it started out as a men’s club, since 1987 women have been joining Rotary in ever greater numbers. It is generally accepted that people join Rotary for fellowship and to provide service to their communities and the world.

By Kim Harris Am I obsessed with horses in war? Well, no, but I am always intrigued by how horses came from a place of necessity to a place of leisure. I see several of my neighbors keeping them as “pets”.  Many take their horses on trail rides or to training sessions, yet some of these horses never leave their owner’s property. So I’m inclined to question, is a horse happier being useful and roaming

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District, Wells Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on or about August 1, 2021, on the Antelope Complex located about 50 miles southeast of Elko or 50 miles north of Ely, Nevada. The BLM plans to gather and remove approximately 2,200 excess wild horses. The BLM will conduct gather operations using the helicopter-assisted method. The Antelope Complex

•Provide shade, airflow (use fans) and free access to clean water during hot weather. •Avoid riding your horse when the combined air temperature (F) and relative humidity is over 150, especially if the horse is not acclimated to the heat. •To cool an overheated horse, sponge it with cool water. Repeat this until the horse is cool. •If near a water source, use a hose to spray the horse continuously with cool water. •Contact your

We shared a piece of our heritage and history with Will and Alice James! We raised funds for our WJS Scholarship program and made a little history doing it! I would like to express my thanks and heart felt appreciation for all who attended the Will and Alice James Chautauqua June 26th in Minden about Will James and his wife Alice. This is a first for the Will James Society and we are so proud