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Kris Urquhart with NDOW shows student big horn sheep horns to students.

CCHS 
U.S. Army Sgt. Garrett Archuleta, a proud CCHS graduate from the Class of 2015, spoke with Brooke Hill’s and Jeremy Sivers' Government and Economics classes last week. Sgt. Archuleta shared valuable insights about career opportunities in the Army, the importance of leadership, and the benefits of serving our country. His inspiring message highlighted how military service can shape one's future and foster skills that are invaluable in any path students choose. A huge thank you to Sgt. Archuleta for taking the time to connect with the students and for your service to our nation. 

CCMS
On November 7, the eighth-grade basketball teams faced off against their teachers in the second annual staff vs. students basketball game. Organized by physical education teachers Mike Lipnisky and Darby Rowe, the event has become a fun tradition at CCMS. In this highly anticipated game, the staff team ultimately claimed victory over the students, 44 to 23. The event has quickly become one of the school year's highlights, fostering camaraderie, school pride, and a sense of community that brings the staff and students together. 

Numa 
In honor of Nevada Day, Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) biologists Kenny Pirkle and Kris Urquhart visited Numa Elementary School to teach students about the state’s wildlife. The students learned about animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, and tracking devices. They also enjoyed touching animal pelts and holding antlers, deepening their understanding of Nevada’s diverse animals. The event highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation in Nevada, and students were reminded of their responsibility to preserve Nevada’s natural beauty for future generations.

E C Best  
Every morning, a different group of students leads the Pledge of Allegiance and raises the American flag in front of the school with Principal Brad Barton. Students’ active participation in daily flag-raising ceremonies reinforces the importance of respect for the flag, the nation, and those who have served. This allows students to connect with the values of citizenship and appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the country.

Lahontan 
Lindsay Bacallo's first-grade class enjoyed a fun-filled lesson all about pumpkins. Students inspected various pumpkins and identified their attributes. They dissected the pumpkins to learn about their parts and created models. After reading "Little Boo," they extracted seeds from the pumpkins to plant at home. The class also learned the life cycle of a pumpkin and put their class pumpkin in a glass jar to observe it for the next few months as it decomposes, germinates, and a new plant starts to grow.

 

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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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