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Christine Birmingham retires from Humboldt General Hospital

WINNEMUCCA - Staff members at Humboldt General Hospital said goodbye last month to a longtime local employee.

Frugal Flamingo Thrift Store announces discounts for seniors

WINNEMUCCA - The Frugal Flamingo Thrift Store has announced a big discount for area seniors.

USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers seeks nominations

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers for two-year membership terms.

Wine Walks start June 29

The Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce will begin their Wine Walk series on Saturday, June 29th.  The Wine Walks continue the fourth Saturday of July and August. 

SUV Trek follows pioneers' wagon tracks

19th Annual Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride set for July 19

IMLAY - Wagons Ho! Just imagine a sport utility vehicle (SUV) trek for the entire family that traces the same route used by 8,000 early pioneers in more than 1,500 covered wagons from 1849 to 1852 that brought a flood of immigrants to California...most of whom had the Gold Rush fever. The overland emigrant trip would take five to six months crossing mountains, deserts, rivers, and some of the most hostile country in the world.

SBA finalizes rule adopting changes to contracting program for women-owned small businesses

WASHINGTON - An interim final rule published in the Federal Register and effective immediately will amend regulations to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program allowing for greater access to federal contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) signed in January.

American Red Cross survey finds people unclear about how to stay safe in the water

Most families plan to swim in areas without lifeguards this summer, but lack basic water safety knowledge

RENO - Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don't know the right thing to do in water emergencies or how to keep their loved ones safe in the water, according to a new American Red Cross poll.

Foot care topic of June diabetes support group meeting

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's Diabetes Support Group will teach those with diabetes how to care for their feet next month.

City staff authorized to move forward with cremains building

WINNEMUCCA - Mayor Di An Putnam presented the council with a proposal for a cremains niche building at last week's city council meeting and staff was authorized to move forward with the project, which will be completed by Christy Vault Company for a total of $45,880.89, including installation.

Interior Department to hire nearly 17,000 young people to work on public lands

Secretary Sally Jewell announces $4.2 million in competitive grants to employ more than 600 young Americans at 22 projects

PORTLAND, Ore. - In response to President Barack Obama's challenge to expand employment opportunities for youth, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced March 24 $4.2 million in grants to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities for more than 600 young people ages 15-25 on public lands across the country.

Nevada traffic fatality numbers to go on freeway digital signs as driving safety reminder

CARSON CITY - With a rise in Nevada traffic deaths in 2012, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will post traffic fatality numbers on digital freeway boards to remind motorists to always drive safely.

Hot dog eating contest -

MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunCompetitors lined up for Maverik's second annual Bahama Mama hot dog eating contest Friday afternoon. Maverik will hold 10 qualifying rounds in various cities, and the winner of each will be sent to Salt Lake City to compete in the finals. The overall winner will win a cruise to the Bahamas. Competitors (left to right) are Matt Cameron, Adrian Ortega, Jimmy White, Chris Morrison, Mike Millikan, Jose Ramos, Steven Laca, Jared Smith, Dave "Hurricane" Solomon, and Jose Canales.

Channel cat -

TONY ERQUIAGA • The Humboldt SunSteve Lang caught an 18-pound 15-ounce channel cat at an undisclosed local fishing spot on Tuesday. The fish was 34 inches long. Lang said his plans for the fish involved filleting and frying it.

$443,674 available to Nevada health centers to help uninsured individuals gain affordable health insurance coverage

Health care law provides $150 million for enrollment assistance by health centers nationwide

RENO - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced new funds to help more uninsured Americans enroll in affordable health insurance coverage made available by the Affordable Care Act. In Nevada an estimated $443,674 is available to support two health centers' enrollment efforts.

USDA announces farm payments scheduled to resume

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced May 8 that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, are scheduled to resume. This includes payments for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE), the Noninsured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) and the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC).