With the spread of opioids and the subsequent illegal transfer of prescription drugs, it’s sometimes easy to overlook two groups that are heavily affected by this illicit activity – recovering drug users and the elderly. A previous article discussed the NyE Communities Coalition’s new hires and how they are going to be working with the […] This article is … [Read more...] about Community health worker to help released inmates and the elderly with drug issues
Hayley Gloeckner
4-H Triumphant at Shooting Competition
Douglas County hosted the 2014 Nevada 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition, last Saturday, Sept. 13, where Lincoln County youth received countless blue ribbons and medals. 16 youth out of the 22 youth in the county that qualified made the eight-hour journey. ?And they were so gracious,? said Community Base Instructor for University of Nevada Cooperative […] … [Read more...] about 4-H Triumphant at Shooting Competition
Smart Eating class scheduled in Alamo
Lincoln County 4-H Extension Agent Hayley Gloeckner is teaching classes on Eating Smart and Being Active. It?s under a grant from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program-Ed, called SNAP-ED. She said how the program works, it?s offered to anyone who qualifies for SNAP-ED, ?geared to people on a budget,? […] … [Read more...] about Smart Eating class scheduled in Alamo
Conservation poster winners named
Once again Lincoln County students have produced winning posters for the National Association of Conservation District?s Conservation Poster contest sponsored locally by the Lincoln County Conservation District. Last spring, students from all the elementary schools in the county were instructed in this year?s theme, ?Where does your water shed?? by Hayley Gloeckner of … [Read more...] about Conservation poster winners named
County Fair exhibit hall earns high praise
Part of the annual Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo is the 4-H Fair. County Coordinator Hayley Gloeckner said she was pleased with the turnout this year, ?even though we were down on some areas like cooking and sewing, we went up in creative arts and fine arts, drawing, photography, sculpting, jewelry making, chalk boards. Over […] This article is available to … [Read more...] about County Fair exhibit hall earns high praise


