Defendant admits inability to follow the rules -- probation revoked
Tuesday, March 09 2010 11:00
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A man charged with stabbing another man had his probation revoked on Monday (March 9) after he acknowledged he failed to follow the terms of probation.
Robert Lee Mangum, 23, pleaded guilty last March to stabbing another man in the chest and neck following a dispute at a local bar. Originally charged with attempted murder, the defendant pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of battery causing substantial bodily harm as part of a negotiated settlement and was placed on probation.
Dolan to appeal NDEP decision - vows to fight on
Monday, March 08 2010 06:58
Photo by Michael Michaelsen
WINNEMUCCA — Having practiced criminal and civil law for decades, local attorney Robert Dolan is picking up a new area of expertise: air quality. In the wake of the news that Nevada Department of Environmental Protection issued an air quality permit to Jungo Land & Investments for development of a class 1 landfill, Dolan responded by hitting the books.
He said he has ten days to appeal the NDEP decision to the State Environmental Commission, and he intends to come armed with latest in scientfic research on air quality.
"I spent the weekend reading Ph.D disertations on air quality," he said while adding he's not been impressed with what he's uncovered. "It appears to be the same guess work a third grader could come up with."
Local government members breakfast with the governor
Monday, March 08 2010 06:23
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Governor Jim Gibbons stopped over Sunday morning to attend the Ranch Hand Rodeo and later visited with members of local government. The primary topic of conversation: the projected $3 billion budget gap the state is facing in advance of the 2011 Legislative Session.
The gap was partially created by temporary measures taken during the 2009 Legislative Session, which included tax increases scheduled to expire next year, and during the 2010 Special Session, which included federal money that will not be available during the next go-around.
The $3 billion gap represents half of the state’s spending. Where the money will come from and who will pay was the primary topic of conversation between the governor, members of the Humboldt County Commission and Winnemucca City Council.
HGH Phenomenon: Sisters give birth at the exact time
Monday, March 08 2010 05:42
An HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA.—Thursday, February 25, was a day that Dr. Bradford Granath will never forget. The Winnemucca family physician not only delivered two babies within the same minute, but the two babies were cousins.
That Thursday, Louann Logan showed up at Humboldt General Hospital at 5 a.m. The previous Tuesday had been her due date and she was anxious to get her induction process underway. Little did she know that her sister, Barbara Logan, also nearly nine months pregnant, had been laboring since 2 a.m. that same morning; she showed up at the hospital at 6 a.m. in the room next door.
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NDEP issues air permit for proposed Jungo Rd. landfill
Saturday, March 06 2010 13:57
An NDEP Press Release
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) issued the first of two required permits to Jungo Land & Investments on Friday (March 5).
After a thorough analysis, a public hearing process and after considering numerous written comments from the interested public, NDEP has found the proposed project meets all applicable state and federal air quality standards and requirements. Therefore, NDEP is required under federal and state law to issue the air permit. The air permit outlines guidelines and requirements that NDEP will follow in assuring compliance with operating standards for the protection of public health and the environment.
The issuance of the air permit does not allow construction to commence as this project must still be reviewed and permitted by NDEP's Bureau of Waste Management.
For further information on this project, including permit application, NDEP review and project status, visit the website dedicated to Jungo Landfill at: Jungo Landfill
Pasquale, Bob Davidson Sr. among those to file for public office
Saturday, March 06 2010 13:16
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — While some continue to mull over their choices, others have made their way to the County Clerk’s front desk to officially become candidates for public office. The DA, sheriff, and the one open county commission seat all became contested races this week.
The campaign for DA has officially become a three-way race. Kevin Pasquale filed his candidate’s paperwork on Thursday (March 4) to challenge current office-holder Russell Smith. Local attorney Mike Macdonald filed earlier this week.
The DA’s office is a partisan one. Smith filed to run on the Republican ticket, Macdonald for the Democratic ticket, and Pasquale will run on the Independent Party of America ticket – so all three will pass through the primary and advance to the general election.
Buster Dufurrena recipient of the 2010 'Ranch Hand' award
Saturday, March 06 2010 12:05
Ag District 3 Press Release
WINNEMUCCA — Local rancher Buster Dufurrena was honored this weekend as the sixth recipient of the “Ranch Hand of the Year” award. The award is sponsored by the Agricultural District No. 3 as a way to recognize those men and women who make their living as ranch hands, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
“We wished to recognize the outstanding ranch hands who have contributed so much, not only to the ranching community, but to cowboy heritage itself,” said Kim Petersen, Director of the Agricultural District No. 3.
This year’s award will be even more meaningful because it was 21 years ago when Buster Dufurrena’s sons, Tim, Dan and Hank, decided to kick off a little friendly competition between neighbors—a friendly competition that has now become the Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo.
Humboldf Hospice grateful for fourth UP grant
Saturday, March 06 2010 11:33
An HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA— The Humboldt Volunteer Hospice and the Union Pacific Foundation have joined together for a fourth time to ensure that this area’s terminally and chronically ill patients receive the care they need.
Humboldt Volunteer Hospice Executive Director Mary Orr said the nonprofit has received $5,000 for Fiscal Year 2010 from the Union Pacific Foundation. That donation follows similar grants of $5,000 in 2007, $4,500 in 2008 and $5,000 in 2009.
“We are so thankful to our friends at Union Pacific for becoming our partners in the care of our community members,” said Orr this week. “In turn, we have come to appreciate how caring and compassionate the foundation is in understanding our needs and wanting to help us fill those needs.”
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