WINNEMUCCA.— Local emergency personnel will host a community celebration this weekend in honor of National EMS Week.   Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, which is scheduled for May 20-26, honors the lifesaving care that EMS providers offer nationwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Locally, Humboldt General Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services Rescue department will mark the week by hosting an “EMS Open House” at the ambulance station.  

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, community residents are invited to stop by for a free hot dog barbecue, free goodies, balloons and tours of the station and emergency vehicles. Emergency personnel also will offer free blood pressure checks as well as information on the “ice” identification bracelet program.

WARWICK, R.I. — The northern Nevada Muddy Angeles send greetings from the East Coast to their supporters, friends, and loved ones back home in Humboldt County. The group is participating in the “National EMS Memorial Bike Ride” in honor of those who serve, those who have been injured, and those who lost their lives while serving.

HGH EMS Director Pat Songer sent this photo of the local Muddy Angels on the first break of the first leg of the trip: 70 mile ride from Boston to Warwick, Rhode Island. (shown) Andrew Loveless, Tori Stephen, Andrew Stephen, Monique Rose, and Songer.

WINNEMUCCA — A family of four who lost almost everything in a devastating house fire on Mother’s Day (May 13) are rallying back – with the help of a supportive community.

Ginger Stettler said the family was able to save a few dear things, thanks to the fire department, but otherwise lost almost everything. The family had insurance and were assisted with their immediate needs by the American Red Cross, generous community members, and area churches.

WINNEMUCCA — Soroptimist members hosted their 10th Annual High Tea on Saturday (May 5) and -- as it coincided with Derby Day -- they decided to have a Derby Day theme.

Showing off their best spring hats, attendees sipped tea and nibbled on cucumber sandwiches or cookies while choosing their picks for the Derby first-place finish.  (shown) Pat Stathis, of the Red Hat Society, had the lucky raffle ticket for this makes-a-statement hat.