Rachel Williford

Fire Prevention Week Promotes Awareness

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Oct. 5 -11 marks the annual Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for more than 90 years. The theme for this years campaign is, ?Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month! NFPA?s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy Lorraine Carli, says, ?Smoke alarms can help make the difference […] This article … [Read more...] about Fire Prevention Week Promotes Awareness

Cathedral Gorge hosts Dutch Oven Grand Finale

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Cathedral Gorge saw around 200 visitors last weekend for the tenth annual Dutch oven cook off. This year, however, the annual event was slated as an official Nevada 150 celebration, and the state park hosted the grand finale for the series of Dutch oven competitions the state?s been having. Special guest judges were present, including […] This article is … [Read more...] about Cathedral Gorge hosts Dutch Oven Grand Finale

Annual Suicide Walk in Caliente Gaining Support

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Janie Rippetoe, representative of the Caliente Behavioral Health Services, said around 18 participants joined in the walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention this year. ?I feel it was more successful than last year,? Rippetoe told the Record.?Last year, around a dozen participants joined the cause. At the beginning of the gathering, Rippetoe gave a […] … [Read more...] about Annual Suicide Walk in Caliente Gaining Support

4-H Triumphant at Shooting Competition

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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