WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County Library bookmobile users will be happy to hear the county is going to solicit bids - again - for a new bookmobile.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School Board will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the district office boardroom, 310 E. Fourth St.
WINNEMUCCA - Mayor Di An Putnam proclaimed January as "Stalking Awareness Month" at Tuesday's city council meeting and said that stalking does affect our community and is something everyone should be aware of.
At the first commission meeting of the year, Humboldt County commissioners recognized employees who have stayed at their jobs for five, 10, 15, 25 and 35 years. The employees who were present to receive their plaques are pictured: (left to right top row), Sharon Barton, Debbie Engstrom, and Juan Acevedo, (second row), Shane Goodale, Betty Lawrence, Tami Rae Spero, Jessica Park, Colleen Cox and Bobby Thomas, (up front) Mary Ann Hammond and Anita Paquette. County Administrator Bill Deist said how much the county appreciates its longterm employees, adding that having employees who stay at their job saves taxpayers money while allowing the county to run more efficiently. "With long-term employees, you're not continually training; people know how to do their jobs and they do them well."
WINNEMUCCA - David Fox Thayer is Humboldt County's first baby of 2014.
WINNEMUCCA - Winnemucca Police Officers responded to a report of a possible stabbing in front of Hanson Street Liquor Store on Dec. 28.
WINNEMUCCA - The year 2013 was jam-packed with events, memories and new faces for the Leadership year - or, should I say, family here at Lowry High School.
My great-grandfather, W.W. Fisk, was a mining engineer. This day and this tank became a family story. The owner of the mine purchased it from a defunct mine site and wanted it shipped. He brought it into town just as you see it here. Big problem. The Western Pacific Railroad, the railroad closest to his workings, is across that bridge and the tank didn't fit. It couldn't cross the bridge. Somebody didn't do their measuring! Great grandpa is standing on the running board. He was a polite man so he wasn't cussing though I bet he felt like it. They did get that tank to its destination, just not on the Western Pacific.
Thomas Wade George (left), who previously pleaded guilty to child abuse, neglect or endangerment, was in court for a continued sentencing hearing Monday but the hearing was once again continued due to the lack of a psycho-sexual evaluation. George was originally scheduled for sentencing Nov. 18 but did not have the evaluation completed at the time so the hearing was continued. At Monday's hearing, George told Judge Richard Wagner he had gone to the appointment and received the evaluation but no one in court had a copy of the report. Although the victim's mother was present in court to give a victim impact statement, Wagner said he would continue the sentencing once more and put the burden on George's attorney (Steve Evenson, right) to obtain the report. Without a pscyho-sexual evaluation, George cannot be considered for probation. The victim's mother was given the opportunity to speak on the record while she was in the courtroom, but Deputy District Attorney Richard Haas indicated she would return to see the process through. Sentencing was set for Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the Sun
WINNEMUCCA - A new club has formed this semester at Lowry High School and its student president and teacher adviser want to make sure that every student feels welcome.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County Commissioners are in the process of finalizing the discussion list for this year's commission retreat. The date has been set for Jan. 27 and the place will be the exhibit hall at the events complex (fairgrounds). Commissioners briefly considered whether to hold the retreat in one of the outlying communities in the county as they've done occasionally in the past, but ultimately decided to hold it in Winnemucca.
WINNEMUCCA - Commissioner Dan Cassinelli will serve one more time as chairman of the Humboldt County Commission.
WINNEMUCCA - National Mentoring Month aims to encourage adults in communities across the nation to serve as guides, role models, and friends to young people.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary recently rolled out the welcome mat for volunteers to its organization.
WINNEMUCCA - Exciting news for our community! After suggestions from those who stopped by the Winnemucca Alzheimer's Support Group table at the Winnemucca Wine Walk last summer, co-facilitator Joyce Mendiola and I are planning an Alzheimer's Awareness Day. Thanks to our mayor, Di An Putnam, this special day, Jan. 24, will be proclaimed at the Jan. 21, 2014 meeting of our city council. Our goal is to advance awareness of this insidious disease that strikes millions. Look for posters at businesses around town. You will recognize these with their purple background or lettering and flowing purple ribbon and attached informational flyers. The posters include the 10 warning signs of the possibility of Alzheimer's disease and our event highlight - bow tie tying.