WINNEMUCCA - Things have been looking a little rosier than usual at Humboldt General Hospital.
WINNEMUCCA - Dialysis patients no longer have to travel to Reno's Davita office for treatment since the opening of the new Winnemucca branch in September.
JESSICA POWELL • The Humboldt SunCounty Commission Seat A candidates Joyce Sheen and Marlene Brissenden visited Winnemucca Grammar School Tuesday morning to speak with third grade students about important issues in our county and answer questions. Students had questions prepared for the Q & A session to ask if called upon. The students' concerns ranged from how to control the dust problem in our community and what can be done to stop burglaries. Brissenden encouraged all of the students to learn about their local government, because knowing what goes on makes you that much smarter. Sheen told students that she hopes they encourage their parents to vote and that, when old enough, they make voting important in their own lives.
Michael Michaelsen • Special to the SunBundled up and under a blanket was a good game plan for fans attending the Lowry High Buckaroos varsity football game Thursday night in Winnemucca. Alondra Ramos, left, and Irma Mendoza, both 10th graders at Lowry High, brave temperatures in the mid-30s on a cold evening under the lights. The Buckaroos beat Churchill County 21-7 and earn a spot in the playoffs.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunThe first snowfall of the season brought slick roads as well last week. The Nevada Highway Patrol said this Dodge Dakota hit a slick spot near the Rose Creek overpass west of Winnemucca. The driver lost control on the snowy, icy overpass, the NHP said, causing the pickup to overturn and roll several times in the median of I-80. Both occupants were injured. The driver was later flown to Reno for medical treatment, the NHP said. The NHP said both occupants were local residents.
Foghorn Stringband are part of the Northwest old time music revival, and are comparable to other old time revival groups like Outlaw Social, the Tallboys Stringband, and Uncle Earl.
WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School recently named the Students of the Month for October. They are as follows:
WINNEMUCCA - This year, Lowry High School is hosting the 2012 Northern Regional Conference for the Nevada Association of Student Councils. The conference is usually hosted by the school of the Northern Region Representative. This year's representative is Maddie Mitch. Lowry will host the leadership classes of the 14 schools in the Northern Region. We have approximately 350 students and advisors attending this year's conference.
WINNEMUCCA - Plans for the fourth annual Winnemucca Choir Fest are under way and the Winnemucca Civic Chorus would like you to join in the fun.
WINNEMUCCA - On Halloween night, crews with Humboldt General Hospital's Emergency Medical Services Rescue will hand out free treats to remind area children to have a safe Halloween.
WINNEMUCCA - Sandoval Ezequiel Jacobo, who pleaded not guilty to burglary, battery with intent to commit a crime, battery upon an officer causing substantial bodily harm, attempted robbery, and indecent exposure in January, changed his plea Monday after negotiations with the district attorney's office.
WINNEMUCCA - NV Energy electric customers in Midas and several ranches in the surrounding area will be affected by a Thursday, Nov. 8, power outage needed to accommodate the installation of a new transformer at an electrical substation located a few miles southwest of Midas. The outage will begin at 7:30 a.m. and is expected last for about six to eight hours. Newmont's Midas Mine will also be affected by the construction-related outage.
WINNEMUCCA - Ponciano Flores-Vidriales, a 75-year-old man charged with attempted lewdness with a child under the age of 14, was sentenced Monday to prison for 24 to 60 months with credit for 466 days served.
In October, we observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It was a time to remember those who have lost their life to abuse, a time to reach out to those who are currently living in abusive situations, and a time to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of abuse.
MCDERMITT - McDermitt GEARUP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) had its second monthly GEARUP parent workshop. These workshops involve parents and GEARUP students in a series of seven monthly units aimed at enhancing parent and student knowledge of what it takes to be successful in life. The workshops also promote a college-going culture. These workshops are organized by Kelly Pinkston, McDermitt guidance counselor/GEARUP adviser.