WINNEMUCCA - Whenever the opportunity presents itself Margaret (Peggy) Lister is on her Yamaha Kodiak 450 Special Edition 4X4 checking out the countryside where her boundaries are few and her spirit roams free.
When I run short on inspiration, I can count on Mrs. Southwick's sixth grade for help. So when I approached the class about Christmas decorating ideas for my yard, which is looking pretty dismal this time of year, I was not disappointed.
COURTESY PHOTOCommunity members of Denio enjoyed hearing Christmas carols at their residences on Saturday evening, Dec. 15. Carolers rode around in a one-horse open sleigh (pulled by a pickup) in a light snowstorm, singing their favorite Christmas songs. Janet Johnson, who sent in the photo, wanted to say thanks to all who helped to make the sleigh ride possible. It will bring delight for many Christmas' to come, she said.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunA snow plow traveling west on Interstate 80 on icy road conditions Saturday night near Golconda Summit rolled over into the median causing major damage to the vehicle but no injuries to the driver, according to Nevada Highway Patrol. The snow plow was traveling in the right lane when it started sliding into the left; the plow then began turning counterclockwise into the dirt shoulder where it flipped onto its right side. NHP urges motorists traveling in winter weather conditions over the holidays to slow down, turn on headlights, and always wear seatbelts.
WINNEMUCCA - Community activist Alaine Kliewer-Nye has been nominated for a Governor's Points of Light Award in the "rural individual volunteer" category for her work with nonprofits and community programs in Winnemucca.
WINNEMUCCA - Over the next few weeks, two-way radio channels used by local law enforcement agencies, EMS, and fire departments in Humboldt County will be changing from FM to digital in response to a federal mandate, according to a press release from communication center director Paul Burkholder.
WINNEMUCCA - An investigation initiated by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT) led to the Dec. 18 arrest of Veronica Abarca-Fregoso, 34, a suspected major source of supply of methamphetamine throughout the central region of rural Nevada, according to a news release from TRIDENT.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the Sun Holiday music was in the air Friday at the Pleasant Senior Center in Winnemucca during an evening concert arranged by the local Rotary club. The Swinging Seniors did festive renditions of a number of Christmas favorites for an appreciative and sizable crowd. They were joined by a quintet of musicians, who also entertained with holiday favorites and a few non-holiday tunes, such as the Beatles "When I'm 64." One of the quintet's members, Dave Munk, said the group formed in the spring of this year, and they don't have an official name yet. The players include Ed Andrews on Tuba, Dave Munk on the French horn, Mike Bumgartner on trumpet, Benjamin Munk on trombone and Joan Munk on flugelhorn.
MCDERMITT - It may possibly be that no other McDermitt Combined School alumni has attended as many schools as Honey Jo (Cisco) Jensen did.
WINNEMUCCA - January is National Radon Action Month and the Nevada Radon Education Program of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) will offer a free radon education program Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Humboldt County Cooperative Extension office, 1085 Fairgrounds Rd., in Winnemucca. Radon test kits will be offered free at the presentations, as well as throughout the month at Cooperative Extension locations around the state.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunThe Winnemucca Lodge #19 Free and Accepted Masons recently installed new officers for 2013. They include, with their titles, left to right, Senior Steward Pete Osmun, Marshal Tom George, Junior Steward Steven Brown, Chaplin Bill Douglas, Junior Warden Pete Merrit, Worshipful Master Bill Hammagren, Junior Deacon Jesse Gilkison, Tyler/Trustee Lino Matteoni, Senior Deacon Ray Olsen, Treasurer Lester Shaw and Secretary Richard Robie. Not pictured are Trustee John Caster, Trustee Walter Johnstone and Senior Warden Walter Cooley. The Winnemucca Masons also were awarded the Silver State Award this year at Grand Lodge's 148th Communication. The Winnemucca lodge is now a Silver State Lodge of Excellence.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School District will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 4:30 p.m. at the district office boardroom, 301 E. Fourth St.
WINNEMUCCA - Dominic Cassinelli, age 31, a resident of Pershing County, and an employee of the Winnemucca Police Department, was arrested Jan. 2, 2013, by the Nevada Department of Public Safety Investigation Division from Carson City following a lengthy investigation, according to a news release from WPD.
WINNEMUCCA - Judge Richard Wagner will be at the Courthouse this Monday morning to attend to the swearing in of one new and two returning Humboldt County Commissioners. Marlene Brissenden, Mike Bell, and Garley Amos will be sworn in at 8:30 a.m. The first Humboldt County Commission meeting of the year will begin at 9:30.