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60 years of community music-making: Inside the Elko Community Orchestra

The orchestra rehearses Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Elko High School band room.

Lydia Snow

Reporter

ELKO — Bob Colbert has directed the Elko Community Orchestra for over 21 years.

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Lydia Snow

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I love writing feature stories about businesses, the outdoors, nonprofits and local events. I also enjoy compiling photo galleries and updates on how the city is changing. Why I cover this beat: I am passionate about celebrating what makes the Elko community unique.

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