Staff Report
Fallon's National Night Out, an annual August event, once again drew a lively crowd at Fox Peak Cinema. Organized by Fallon Paiute Shoshone Victim Services, the event featured several first-responder agencies, creating an opportunity for local children and families to engage with these local heroes and learn about their vital roles in fostering safety and community.
National Night Out (NNO) is a nationwide community-building campaign aimed at strengthening the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement, and various community agencies. By promoting positive interactions, the event seeks to revitalize the community spirit. NNO is celebrated worldwide across the United States, territories, and military bases.
This block party-style celebration varies from community to community. It often features festivals, parades, cookouts, and various activities, all aimed at fostering a safer and more connected community.
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Victim Services would like to acknowledge and thank the following people and agencies who made this event possible: Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe (FPST) Emergency Director Jackie Conway, FPST Housing Specialist Krystal Williams, the FPST Fire Department, Melanie McFalls and David Collier with the Fallon Tribal Development Corporation, Fox Peak Station Manager Rebecca Grada, Fox Peak Cinema Manager Maria Rosales-George, FPST Chief of Police David Blackeye, Law Enforcement Secretary Teresa McDonald, Fallon Police Department Captain John Riley, Fallon Police Department Officer Austin Wood, Banner Emergency Medical Services Chief Steve Towne, Churchill County Sheriff Captain Matt Timmons, Churchill County Search and Rescue, NAS Fallon Security Specialist Doug Brooks, the NAS Fallon K9 Team, Police Officer Instructor Erin Harp, NAS Fallon Commissary, NAS Federal Fire Assistant Chief Tyrone Oden, and Andrea Clustka and Melissa Mowry from the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada.
Fallon servicemen and women joined in the NNO fun last week. Photo by NASF.
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