Friends of Black Rock announce 2012 Rendezvous in the Black Rock Desert
Wednesday, May 09 2012 05:36
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The friends of the Black Rock invite you to spend Memorial Day weekend exploring the Black Rock desert. The event is being hosted by Friends of the Black Rock, Friends of the Nevada Wilderness, the Nevada Outdoor School, and BLM.
The weekend is being described as a “leave no trace” campout filled with educational activities, conservation projects, rocket launches, hot springs and more. Participants may also learn about the area’s history and mystery in a fun environment.
The event is appropriate for all ages and admission is free. For more information call 775-557-2900 or visitBlack Rock Rendezvous
  
‘Ink’ celebrates ten years of encouraging young writers and illustrators
Monday, April 16 2012 03:57
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Someday the books in the French Ford Middle School library may have authors with familiar names. If they continue honing their craft, Noah Webster, left, and Makayla Mackaman, right, just might just find their own stories on those shelves.
The two sixth graders joined approximately 80 FFMS writers and illustrators for the tenth annual “Ink - Writers and Illustrators Conference” held Saturday (April 14).
Last Updated ( Monday, April 16 2012 04:08 )
FFMS Iditarod Human Race 2012
Wednesday, April 11 2012 07:32
Submitted by Dixie Southwick/Photos by Robin Kolar
Cloudy skies gave way on Friday morning (March 23) just in time for the 15th running of the annual French Ford Middle School Iditarod Human Race. Teams of four students enthusiastically traded positions as musher and sled dogs, as they pulled one another on sleds through the Iditarod checkpoints of Anchorage, Ruby, Cripple, and Nome.
Mike Clark, teacher at FFMS, stated, ”This is the best running of the Human Race yet.”
Last Updated ( Wednesday, April 11 2012 09:08 )
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New family practice, OB Physician joins HGH
Monday, April 09 2012 19:06
HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA— Humboldt General Hospital has welcomed a new physician. B. Leonard Perkinson, M.D. has joined the staff at the hospital. He will practice in Suite D of the new medical office building.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Perkinson to our ranks,” said HGH CEO/Administrator Jim Parrish. “We are impressed with the skill set that he brings to Humboldt County and know that he will be an important asset to both our patients and our hospital.”
Last Updated ( Monday, April 09 2012 19:22 )
Longtime local buckaroo Larry Hill named ‘Ranch Hand of the Year’
Monday, March 26 2012 02:40
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WINNEMUCCA — Larry Hill was honored March 3 as the 2012 “Ranch Hand of the Year” by the Agricultural District No. 3.
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. Past recipients include Frank Loveland, Loui Cerri, Harold Chapin, John and Tim DeLong, Buster Dufurrena and Jane Angus.
Last Updated ( Monday, March 26 2012 02:53 )
Community invited to ‘Celebrate Life’ by donating blood
Monday, March 26 2012 02:33
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WINNEMUCCA —Community members are invited to “celebrate life” next week by donating the gift of life.
The Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary along with United Blood Services in Reno will host its annual Community Blood Drive on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27-28, at the West Hall of the Winnemucca Convention Center.
Last Updated ( Monday, March 26 2012 02:45 )
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