WINNEMUCCA - On Tuesday, Nov. 20, Albert M. Lowry High School proudly inducted a total of 21 young men and women into its Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society.
RENO - The University of Nevada, Reno's Winter Commencement will take place Saturday, Dec. 8, at Lawlor Events Center. A total of 1,166 bachelor's degrees and 382 advanced degrees or certificates (master's and doctoral degrees and education specialist certificates) will be awarded.
WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School Spanish students celebrated the return of the souls of the dead to the world of the living during the month of November by creating some of the traditional decorations and foods that go along with the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday.
RENO - The Dec. 11 deadline is fast approaching for people to send holiday greetings to men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through the American Red Cross.
ELKO -Learn about the influences of the Basque on Elko's culture and landscape at a free presentation at the California Trail Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Kent McAdoo of the University of Nevada, Reno-Extension Service for a slide program on "Basque Herders: The End of An Era," as McAdoo discusses the influences of the Basque and the reasons behind their decline as workers in the sheep ranching industry.
ELKO - With continued interest of producers in Nevada to understanding property rights and defending those rights, Nevada Cattlemen's Association, Nevada Rangeland Resource Commission and followers of Dr. McIntosh's research are hosting a Property Rights Workshop Series featuring Dr. Angus McIntosh.
WINNEMUCCA - There are still over 40 cards with information on Christmas needs for seniors on the Humboldt Sun's Angel Tree for Seniors. We need your help! The names come from organizations that work with seniors, and from other community members who are aware of seniors who might otherwise not be remembered at Christmas time.
WINNEMUCCA - Each year, WDVS sees approximately a 20 percent increase in the number of victims we provide services to. This increase is caused by a growing population and growing public awareness for domestic violence within the community. WDVS helps to connect these victims to vital services.
The Lowry High School Comprehensive Life Skills (CLS) class recently toured the Humboldt Sun to explore the inner workings of a newspaper office. Above (back row, left to right) is Andrew Madrid, Eric Barber, Michael Simpson, Ryley Scott (teacher assistant) and Leanne Peters (CLS teacher). Middle row (left to right) is Gloria Avila (aide), Angel Ward, Juan Castro, Edgar Rodriguez and Patty Melanovich (bus driver),. Front row (left to right) is Katie Hillyer, Johaunna Maloon and Gabby Smith. This was the second community outing of this school year for the LHS CLS class. During this time, students are learning the job skills needed to obtain employment post-high school. In Job Skills, they learn how to work with others (boss and co-workers), how to treat customers, how to plan and save monies for the future, create a resume, fill out applications, narrow down job preferences and interests and role-play what interviews may look like. They also explore career options by going on community outings and visiting local businesses every Thursday. Students toured the Humboldt Sun and all of the departments and saw the makings of a newspaper. The class may just have some future reporters, photographers, editors, and printers in their midst!
WINNEMUCCA - An Alzheimer's victim may appear lost, befuddled, and utterly confused, but underneath it all remember the loving individual who rests within the arduous folds of this incurable disease. I encourage family members to recall the good times, the fun, and lasting recollections and to set aside the hurt and pain that may exist now. Mom is still Mom - in spite of her foibles. Dad is still Dad regardless of his idiosyncratic behavior. And Grandma and Grandpa - deep within remain wondrous seeds of love and caring. It requires focus and hard work to recall the goodness but trust me, it's there.
WINNEMUCCA - Parents have two more opportunities this week to hear about the new state standards that begin to take effect this year in the school district.
WINNEMUCCA - Joyce Sheen has joined the Humboldt Sun newsroom as a full-time reporter. She has 20 years of experience writing the news of Humboldt County for KWNA AM and FM Radio, and also wrote for the Silver Pinyon Journal and Inside Northern Nevada.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunSanta never misses a fun holiday parade! The jolly fellow made an appearance at the Parade of Lights in Winnemucca on Saturday evening. A couple of special guests were invited to ride on Santa's sleigh during the parade. Alexander Patino, a second-grader at Winnemucca Grammar School, and Elizabeth Gilboy, a fourth-grader at Grass Valley Elementary School, were winners in the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce's coloring contest.
WINNEMUCCA - The "Frugal Flamingo" has announced its hours for the upcoming holidays. The thrift shop, located at 720 E. Fourth St., will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Dec. 26, so that volunteers can spend Christmas with their families.
WINNEMUCCA - A local family of five was travelling west on Interstate 80 near Fernley on Saturday morning when their SUV rolled over and ejected 16-year old Yesica P. Juanes, who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.