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School board updated on capital improvements

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WINNEMUCCA — The Humboldt County School District continues to make capital improvements to the county’s aging school buildings.
The Board of Trustees received an update at their Tuesday (Jan. 24) meeting on the capital improvements made during the last season and an outline of future needs.
 
The money for the updates was made possible from an anticipated $8.5 million ten-year rollover bond approved by the voters in 2008. In 2009, the district began using the money for improvement projects.
The update was provided by Kevin Monsey of Mike Mitchell Management, which is the consulting firm overseeing the capital improvement projects.
 

Suspect in alleged attack on SO deputy pleads not guilty

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WINNEMUCCA-- The man charged last August on allegations he attacked and injured a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputy in an attempt to take her patrol vehicle was in 6th Judicial District Court on Friday (Jan 27) for arraignment.
 

Bumgartner announces retirement

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WINNEMUCCA — Superintendent Mike Bumgartner announced his intention to retire when his contract expires on June 30.  The announcement was made at the at the Tuesday (Jan. 24) meeting of the Humboldt County School Board of Trustees.

Bumgartner issued a letter of resignation to the board.  He said he wasn’t dissatisfied or unhappy working in Humboldt County, but after a long and fulfilling career it was time to do something else.

 

New exhibit features photographs from the Great Basin

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The Humboldt County Library presents Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Survey, an exhibition of 30 photographs by three regional artists – Adam Jahiel, Daniel Cheek and Nolan Preece – which examines loss, change and abandonment in the American West.

In this exhibit, the Great Basin is roughly defined as the area between the Wasatch Mountains along the Idaho and Utah borders and the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Nevada and California borders. The three photographers featured in the exhibit have, independently, concentrated on the documentation of subjects that are changing in or rapidly disappearing from the Western landscape.
 

Jury finds dentist not liable for dental malpractice

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WINNEMUCCA — After a three-day trial, a Humboldt County jury found Dr. Jeremy Keener not liable for dental malpractice in a case involving a root canal gone wrong.  The trial began with jury selection on Monday (Jan. 23) and concluded late Wednesday (Jan. 24).

Natasha Stilwell sued the dentist after a root canal temporarily left her face and a portion of her nose with raw sores.  Additionally, she had lockjaw for months and developed a hole in the palate of her mouth.

 

Digital mammo open house this Saturday at HGH

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WINNEMUCCA — Humboldt General Hospital’s Radiology Department is preparing to debut a new digital mammography system, and the community is invited to help celebrate.

The Selenia Dimensions 2D Full-Field Digital Mammography System is now serving patients.  An open house will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, January 28, in the Radiology Department, to officially introduce the new system to the community.
 

‘Pink Ladies’ host annual membership meeting, volunteer drive

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WINNEMUCCA —The Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary recently rolled out the welcome mat for volunteers to its organization. (shown) Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary Membership Chairman Bonnie Zabala (seated) welcomed renewing members to the group’s annual Membership Meeting January 19, including Marsha Colby (standing), Dorothy Fiske (back left) and Betty Steinhauer.

The Auxiliary, one of Humboldt County’s longest standing and most respected volunteer organizations, hosted an informational membership meeting January 19 with the goal of renewing memberships for existing volunteers, and encouraging other local residents to join.

 

Save the Date: 24th Annual Shooting the West scheduled for March 7-11

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Christopher Burkett at the 2011 event Photography shows, musical performances, contests, and workshops are on the schedule for the 24th outing of Shooting The West.  A unique photography symposium held in Winnemucca, this year's program will be presented March 7-11 in the Winnemucca Convention Center.

(shown) Christopher Burkett demonstrates his technique at the 2011 Shooting the West.

 

SPJ Reader Question about open offices

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The following was requested by multiple SPJ readers:  2012 Election: County and district open offices

Please note the filing period for all judicial offices, from Justice of the Peace to Nevada Supreme Court Justice, has closed.
 

SPJ Reader Question about the court calendar

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SPJ Reader Question: Is it possible for you to post the court calendar so we’ll know what trials are coming up?

SPJ Responds:  The court calendar is posted by the 6th Judicial District Court and may be  viewed here:  6th Judicial District Court

 
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