Humboldt County Commissioner Jim French has been heading up efforts to put together an entry for the county for Nevada's Sesquicentennial Parade. There weren't many participants at a planning meeting the end of June, but those who attended were very enthusiastic.
Ask any kid. Summer school-yuck. Bored to death in a hot classroom while your supposed friends are having the best summer ever. The commonly held belief is that these kids are required to be in school, making up for serious mid-semester misdeeds.
In 1936 Grandpa Lipscomb purchased three lots on Priest Lake in north Idaho. Having three children, he gave one to each of them, my father receiving the final parcel where the two of them cut and notched logs, hewn beams and shingles, and constructed the most fabulous cabin on earth. As my dad was a teacher and coach, every summer he, my mom, and sisters moved out of rented housing and into our cabin to save money so that they could eventually build their own home. The magic of Priest Lake filled June, July, and August where we swam, hiked, boated, identified flora and fauna, roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, watched does, fawns, and bears, and created family memories.
Organizers of the Silver State International Rodeo announced winners of the 2014 Fourth of July parade, which took place on Winnemucca Boulevard.
On July 5 - 6, the Dimock family hosted an amateur badminton tournament in their backyard in memory of Joshua Rose. Liam Sparks took home the golden badminton racket for winning the singles tournament, and Auri Criddle and Steven Cholico had their victory in the doubles tournament. The tournament raised over $200 for the Rose family.
Humboldt General Hospital CEO/Administrator Jim Parrish has joined the Women's Choice Award Healthcare Advisory Board.
Western Nevada Development District offers small rural community businesses, loans through their Business Microloan Program. The goal of the program is to provide capital needed to encourage economic growth and support the establishment of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses to create jobs in Western Nevada.
Megan Brennan has loved the life growing up on the Quinn River Ranch where she and her parents have lived and worked since moving here. Brennan has already been investing in an agricultural future of her own with high school involvement in Future Farmers of America (FFA), and is looking into the possibilities of a future career as an equine dentist; she's also interested in nursing.
Prices at Nevada pumps are heading upward, as the Silver State experiences a $0.09 cent increase in one month, with an average price of $3.89 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline. All metro area pump prices are moving forward with the highest increase in Henderson, registering $0.13 higher since AAA last fuel gauge report on June 10.
Great Basin College is accepting applications for the Fall 2014 semester for the following Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs: Diesel Technology, Industrial Millwright Technology, Welding Technology, and Electrical Systems Technology. Students interested in these programs can obtain an application at www.gbcnv.edu/mtc. Additional financial aid may also be available.
There's some good news for shoppers coming from the Frugal Flamingo.
Humboldt Composite Squadron is so proud of Col. Leon Franklin and his part in the historic fight into Son Tay. His story was told in an earlier issue. In addition other members have made outstanding and interesting contributions to our community and Civil Air Patrol.
Sourdough Slim, along with Robert Armstrong, will be performing at the Martin Hotel on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and on sale at the Martin, Nature's Corner and Global Coffee.
The Newmont Relay for Life team raised over $2,000 Saturday night when over 60 people showed up to participate in their glow-in-the-dark 5K fundraiser. Participants donned glow-in-the-dark accessories to run through the night in support of the team's cause. Photos by Michael Michaelsen.
Humboldt County Commissioners weren't ready to accept Humboldt County Road Superintendent Ben Garrett's notice that he intended to retire. Garrett notified County Administrator Bill Deist that he planned to retire, and Deist informed each of the county commissioners.