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'Ernie Pyle: Voice of the Common GI' Presentation on famous war correspondent to be held at Pleasant Senior Center

WINNEMUCCA - "Ernie Pyle: Voice of the Common GI" will be presented at the Pleasant Senior Center on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Book signing to be held this weekend by local author 'Nevada Photographer' will be available during Shooting the West

WINNEMUCCA - Author and photographer Cynthia Delaney gladly claims Winnemucca as her home town. Although she now lives in Elko, Delaney visits Winnemucca often and recalls her days growing up when the town was much smaller.

Governor proclaims March 10 - 18 Americorps week Members improve quality of life in Nevada

RENO - Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed March 10 - 18 AmeriCorps week, an opportune time for all Nevadans to salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their service in getting vital work done in communities across Nevada.

Friends of Nevada Wilderness offer volunteer opportunities throughout the summer

WINNEMUCCA - Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a non-profit organization that has been protecting and preserving wild lands in Nevada for 27 years through stewardship projects. They are looking for volunteers this field season in the Santa Rosa Ranger District. Join their efforts at www.nevadawilderness.org.

'Healthy Year, Healthy You' presentation this Thursday, March 15

WINNEMUCCA - Next Thursday, Humboldt General Hospital will present the third installment of its 2012 "Healthy Year, Healthy You" seminar series.

HGH childbirth education course scheduled for March 31 Lactation, newborn care classes also available for new moms and dads

WINNEMUCCA - Mothers-to-be in their fifth to eighth month of pregnancy are invited to take part in a childbirth education course sponsored by Humboldt General Hospital.

Humboldt Volunteer Hospice invites residents to donate time, talents

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Volunteer Hospice is looking for people who are willing to donate their time and their talents to a worthy cause.

Rotary Club welcomes new members

WINNEMUCCA - The Rotary Club of Winnemucca is pleased to introduce two new members of the organization to the community.

School board to meet on Tuesday

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School District Board of School Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the district office boardroom, 310 E. Fourth St.

WPD investigating armed robbery at Flying J

WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Flying J Truck Plaza in the early morning hours of March 6.

Wilkinson one of winners in governor's poster, essay contest

CARSON CITY - McDermitt Combined School student Staheli Wilkinson was one of the winners in the inaugural "Governor's Poster and Essay Contest."

Living history -

Doug Mishler delivers his Ernie Pyle chautauqua presentation at the Pleasant Senior Center on Wednesday. Journalist Ernie Pyle covered World War II through the eyes of ordinary soldiers. His unpretentious pieces about their hardships and sacrifices received the attention of millions of readers, and in 1944 he won the Pulitzer Prize for his work. Pyle was killed by Japanese machine-gun fire in April 1945. Compilations of his war columns appear in "Here is Your War" (1943), "Brave Men" (1944) and "Last Chapter" (1946).

Ranch Hand Rodeo

Hyland Wilkinson of the Lucky 7 Ranch competes in the saddle bronc event on March 4 in the Winnemucca Event Center during the Ranch Hand Rodeo. The 23rd annual event drew teams from all over the West who were competing for over $20,000 in prizes and enough bragging rights to last until the 2013 competition. The event kicked off on Feb. 29 with the Winnemucca Cow Dog Trial and Sale. Other events included a Ranch, Rope and Performance Horse Sale, Invitational Bull Sale, Stock Horse Competition, Western Trade Show and Kids' Dummy Roping and Stick Horse Barrels.

AmeriCorps members support rural Nevada communities

RENO - AmeriCorps members at the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation and the Winnemucca Nevada Outdoor School positively impact education, public safety, health and the environment in rural Nevada.

2012 Community Health and Safety Fair this Saturday

WINNEMUCCA - This weekend, the Winnemucca Host Lions Club will team up with Humboldt General Hospital to sponsor the 2012 Community Health and Safety Fair.