WINNEMUCCA - Twenty years ago, the term Environmental Education left a sour taste in most people's mouths. Perhaps it still does for some, but it shouldn't.
LAS VEGAS - Montsdarrat Wadsworth, a mother of 10 children from Winnemucca, will be named 2013 Nevada Young Mother at the annual Nevada Mother of the Year brunch on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in Las Vegas.
RENO - Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed April 21-27 as National Volunteer Week in Nevada to both celebrate Nevada's volunteers and inspire more Nevadans to serve their communities. 
LOVELOCK - The Bureau of Land Management was drawn into the legal squabble between Pershing County and Black Rock City as an amended county festival ordinance was presented to county commissioners by District Attorney Jim Shirley last week.
During the early spring months in the High Desert, fire danger is traditionally not as high as it would be in summer or early fall; however, with this region's continued below-normal precipitation, an earlier-than-usual fire season is certainly possible this year.
The Silver State International Rodeo will once again be held in Winnemucca in July (the 1st thru the 6th).  If you remember last year, it was tons of fun...lots of people in town, plus the 4th of July parade?
WINNEMUCCA - The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11.
About 125 Lowry High School seniors who are in English III classes had the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills last week, a first-time experience for some of the students. Interviewers were chosen from among community and business leaders representing a wide variety of occupations and experience, according to Michelle Eldot, who set up the two days of interviews. Most of the students shared with their interviewers the high school portfolios they put together with photos and information about their accomplishments, activities, interests and families. The approximately 15-minute interviews gave the seniors an opportunity to shine as they described themselves as they are now, and what they see for their future. The evaluations will be shared with the students to help them see their strengths and focus on areas in need of improvement. Pictured are interviewer Heather McCoy (left) and Lowry senior Juaquin Lopez, right. Several of the interviewers have been involved with Lowry exit interviews for years, and enjoy giving the students an opportunity to practice interviewing skills to prepare them for the world after they graduate in a little over a month.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's Diabetes Support Group will welcome Dr. Cody Bengoa this week.
WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management's Winnemucca District is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Western Lithium Corporation's (WLC) proposed Kings Valley Clay Mine Project that would be located at Thacker Pass, (adjacent to State Route 293), 21 miles northwest of Orovada.
WINNEMUCCA - The Country Rose floral shop is partnering with The Humboldt Sun for a contest designed to bring a smile to any mom - a "Draw Mom" contest for kids.
WINNEMUCCA - The Utah Repertory Dance Theatre will visit Winnemucca and Elko this week as part of the "Sense of Place" touring initiative, coordinated by the Nevada Arts Council, and supported by Barrick Gold of North America.
WINNEMUCCA - St. Paul's Catholic Church of Winnemucca will hold a wine, cocktails and chocolate extravaganza on Friday, May 3, at the Humboldt County Museum.
JESSICA POWELL • The Humboldt SunPublic Works Supervisor Roger Sutton was presented with a five-year service award by Mayor Di An Putnam and the city of Winnemucca at last week's city council meeting. Putnam said that the city is fortunate to have him and appreciates the extra time and diligence he puts into his position. "You just don't know how much we appreciate what you do," she said. City Manager/Engineer Steve West also said a few words about Sutton: "He is just a real dedicated worker that makes great common sense decisions, which is hard to find," he said. "He is just a great department head all around." Sutton said it has been a pleasure working for the city of Winnemucca.
WINNEMUCCA - Each summer more than two-thirds of Americans are involved in some kind of summer emergency, ranging from insect bites, heat stroke, broken bones, to more life-threatening situations or disasters such as a wildfire.