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By Kirk Kern Mineral County Independent-News

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto calls Las Vegas home, but still feels a deep connection with the state’s rural communities. As a lifelong Nevadan, Cortez Masto grew up in a Las Vegas that was very different from the urban atmosphere it now proj- ects. “I was born and raised in Las Vegas, but let me tell you that it was more rural then than it is now,” she said in a recent phone interview from her Washington Courtesy photo D.C. office. “That’s why I like the U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Alyssa Richmond, shown with her parents and members of the Hawthorne VFW Post 2414, took rural communities, it reminds Masto plans to focus a lot of second place in the state VFW speech contest. me of early Las Vegas when I her attention on improving was growing up when there resources in rural Nevada were still a lot of ranchers out communities. there and cowboys. That’s why MCHS senior takes second I love rural Nevada, it’s just gor- doors open.” geous. I have a respect for not Some hospitals, such as the only the families and the people Nye County Regional Medi- who have lived there for gen- cal Center, lost that struggle. It in state VFW speech contest erations. You have some fami- closed in the summer of 2015, lies that have lived there a 100 leaving residents of Tonopah By Heidi Bunch take care of its people, even if their ideas differ year that have worked the land. and Esmeralda County without MCIN Staff from the masses.” Farmers and cattle ranchers. It’s any emergency room services Richmond, whose family comes from Haw- a beautiful place.” within a 100-mile radius. Mineral County High School senior, Alyssa thorne, has been accepted to the University of Ne- Cortez Masto said she will “Many people are challenged Richardson, entered the VFW Post 2414 “Voice of vada – Reno. She knows that she has been given visit the rural communities geographically transportation- Democracy” speech contest. Her entry was cho- opportunities to get an education and hopes to when she returns to Nevada wise,” she said. “They can’t get sen to represent Post 2414 in the state contest. continue to learn. later this month and is also to certain places for services.” Here, Richardson placed runner-up. “America was created with the goal in mind looking to hire somebody to run Other big issues facing rural Her speech talks about the privileges that of equality. That everyone should have the op- a mobile office who can visit the communities include land use, American citizens have, such as religion and free portunity to speak out when thing aren’t fair. rural communities on a regular green energy, education and thinking. Which is why, as I learn more about the past I basis. transportation. Richardson writes, “Freedom is my right to be wonder about the future. How far will we have to “People will know this person “It’s important to get out there me and anyone else’s right to be who they want go to protect our freedoms? Would our founding and will be able to reach out to and really talk to Nevadans to be. It’s something that can never be taken away fathers be proud of what we’ve become? Will we this person,” she said. to find priorities for them and as long as we, America’s citizens, uphold our re- ever accept our differences and learn to think well Cortez Masto made a point of work together and find solu- sponsibilities.” always protect our own and help when people doing a rural road trip twice a tions,” she said. She continues, “My responsibility to America ask, and that our ancestors would be astonished year during her eight years as One of the most recent issues is similar to any other citizens’ in most aspects. at the progress we’ve made towards unity.” the state attorney general. She was President Obama’s designa- Our main goal is to benefit society so we con- These questions, asked by a high school young feels one of the biggest issues tion of Gold Butte as a national tinue to grow as a nation. To accomplish that we lady are questioned daily by adults. At this time, facing residents of communities monument, which took place must perform other actions: help others when Richmond is still unable to vote, but states that in White Pine, Eureka, Lincoln before Cortez Masto began her they need help, pay taxes on goods and services she will one day. and Mineral County, along with term. Many were critical of the and vote with the greater good in mind. Lastly, “Because I’m an American and want to change the rest of rural counties across then-President’s decision to use we need to have faith that the government will the world,” she concluded. the state, is a lack of effective the Antiquities Act to declare broadband service. 300,000 acres of land near Lake “We need to provide these Mead as a national monument. resources in the rural commu- Although she wasn’t in office at nities,” she said. “Broadband the time, Cortez Masto said she mineral county opens up the whole area of tele- supports the designation. medicine and in bringing other “I support preserving our types of resources out to rural public lands for our kids in the communities for professional future,” she said. “I support it Local miner’s claim revoked services.” for recreational purposes for Cortez Masto, who is the first our sportsmen and women who By Sheri Samson Latina to hold a seat on the U.S. like to hunt. We have seen in MCIN Correspondent Senate, illustrated this point the state of Nevada the positive by mentioning a former col- effect on tourism and bring- When John Keady, indepen- lege roommate who now lives ing people to areas where they dent miner and owner of Rock in Elko. Her friend can’t even wouldn’t normally be to help Chuck in Schurz, received a cer- stream a movie without first the economy. tified letter dated Jan. 27, from having to have the rest of her “You have to go there to see it. the United States Department family get off the internet. There are hidden jewels in the of the Interior - Bureau of Land Healthcare is another big is- state that people haven’t been to. Management (BLM) out of sue in the rurals, not only be- There are opportunities like this Reno, he never dreamt it would cause of efforts to repeal the to open those doors for public be declaring his Last Chance Affordable Healthcare Act, but recreation and to have a positive Mine in the Mount Diablo Me- also in having qualified doctors impact on those local communi- ridian of Mineral County “null either living or visiting these ties who are struggling for rev- and void”. communities regularly. She said enue.” As Nevada mining proce- legislation passed in 2013 to al- Cortez Masto said she can dures have always been, Keady low nurse practitioners to work work with the new administra- had scoped out this mine on Sheri Samson without a physician present has tion on important issues such as Sept. 3, 2016, then filed his pa- Independent miner John Keady was told that his Last Chance been critical for those living in growing the economy and help- perwork in person on Nov. 7, Mine in the Mount Diablo Meridian was null and void. the rurals. ing veterans, but won’t back 2016, to stake his claim within “My biggest concern is the im- down on divisive issues such the 90-day allotted time at the continue his investment into and a new January letter now pact on the rural communities as immigration and women’s BLM office. The acceptance his mining operation, retriev- stating, “Your unpatented lode who now have healthcare due rights. naming him claimant, with ing unique agate specimens he mining claim was located on to the expansion of Medicaid “We’re fighting to grow the an active serial number status was trademarking with specific Sept. 3, 2016 on lands closed to to some of the rural hospitals,” economy, we’re fighting for arrived by mail Nov. 14, 2016 names. she said. “Some (hospitals) are with no hitch, allowing him to Perplexed by this timeline > See Keady, Page 3 already struggling to keep their > See Cortez Masto, Page 5 Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 your seven-day forecast

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Family Bingo night at boys end on Feb. 15, 2017. Landfill rates increased, & girls club Effective Feb. 15, any outside watering will not affect the amount to be charged The Boys & Girls Club of Mineral for residential customers for sewer user but gate fees cut County will host a free family bingo night and sewer capitalization amounts for the on Feb. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. offering a full remainder of the year. Starting with the By Heidi Bunch Discussion of the rate night of family fun. A free spaghetti feed April 1 bill, residential customers will MCIN Staff will be available, as well as some craft notice a consistent amount for the sewer increase was decided upon items for the kids and bingo games with amounts during the summer. Mineral County residents will see a $12 for Hawthorne residents, prizes for the adults. Please come out Hawthorne Utilities would like to thank rate increase in their landfill assessments up from $10 from last year. to learn more about the Boys and Girls their Hawthorne customers for their coop- from Hawthorne Utilities this year but Club, located on the corner of Armory eration during this procedure as required after year’s of complaints regarding the Mina and Luning residents Road and 9th Street. by the grant received to expand the sewer dump gate fee, residents may be pleas- will see an increase of $13. capacities. If anyone has any questions antly surprised. regarding this procedure, they should call Ana Fitzgerald, Office Manager and free truck load will be allowed through Justice Court phone lines the Hawthorne Utilities Office at 945-2486. Director Larry Grant of Hawthorne Util- the gate each day instead of being down ities met with the county commissioners charged the $5 gate fee. in regards to the modification of the rate Commissioner Garth Price was ada- The Nevada Supreme Court issued a Addiction Recovery of assessment of the Mineral County mant on how to remove the fee collected statement in regards to the phone issue Program beginning Landfill (Mineral County Ordinance at the gate for each load. (This does not at Hawthorne Justice Court. 240A). apply to contractors waste that is dis- The statement read, “A technical prob- An Addiction Recovery Program Fitzgerald explained that in 2005 the posed at the Hawthorne Landfill.) lem is affecting phone lines at the Haw- (ARP) program is starting at the LDS life expectancy of the dump was 26 years. Fitzgerald explained that those who thorne Township Justice Court result- church. It is open to all, members and In 2010 it was raised to 61. Last year’s re- have land in Hawthorne need to pay this ing in the court being unable to answer nonmembers alike. Elder and Sister view moved the expectancy to 26 years. assessment fee so that they feel “like they phone calls. The problem is being worked Bruni will be the leaders. Grant explained, “There is much more have an investment” in their property on and technicians cannot indicate when The program will be held on the first to this. They [the estimators for dump and “pride in their property”. Vacant the problem will be resolved.” three Tuesday’s of each month from 7 to life expectancy] were going off previous lands will be charged $20 a year (with no It was suggested that those with cita- 8 p.m. in the Sunday School/Relief So- management information estimated.” reduction exceptions). tions can visit the court online at www. ciety room. For anyone unfamiliar with Discussion of the rate increase was de- Tree limbs will be charged $5 a load for ncourt.com which allows people to pay the church, one enters through the back cided upon $12 for Hawthorne residents, contract haulers (two inches and under). citations online. door and additional directions will be in- up from $10 from last year. Mina and Those who have problems with the Citations can also be paid in person at side. Our gold Highlander will be parked Luning residents will see an increase of gate fee or assessment can contact Fitz- 166 E Street in Hawthorne. at the door. $13. With this assessment charge, one gerald at Hawthorne Utilities. The ARP is for any of us who desire assistance in overcoming anything that Sewer Averaging period interferes with the freely living of our Ending lives. Addictions encompass food, alco- hol, medications, illegal drugs, anything Last October Hawthorne Utilities cus- that adversely affects the quality of our Happy 7th Birthday tomers were advised of the sewer aver- lives. In keeping with most recovery pro- aging period that was to begin. We are grams, confidentiality is a cornerstone. now advising our customers the period Free to the public and everyone wel- for sewer averaging for the 2017 year will come. Top of A Street, LDS Church. RAB PUBLIC NOTICE The Hawthorne Army Depot is conducting a remediation for unexploded ordnance at several sites on the installation or adjacent to the Depot bound- ary. The Depot is soliciting for community residents, business leaders, and other stakeholders interested in voluntary participation on a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB). RAB membership is voluntary and is a non-compensated activity. A RAB is an advisory body designed to act as a focal point for exchange of information between the Depot and the local community regarding cleanup activities. Members will be asked to attend regular meetings related to ongoing ac- To Our Beautiful Little Girl Olivia tivities. If there is sufficient inerest in establishing a RAB, volunteers will be Love Mom, Dad, and All Your Family contacted with specific RAB formation information. Community members interested in forming a RAB are invited to contact: Greg Jacobs at 775-316-0687 or by email at [email protected]

Happy Very 1st Birthday To Our Tiny Princess Lyla Rose!

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Love Mom, Dad, and all your family! Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 Page 3

ship to a possible withdrawal of public in for now without the same submission Fallon Training Expansion town hall land with the Department of the Navy dates falling after the Sept. 2, 2016,” Even- meetings had been advertised within lo- Keady application, Keady began questioning son explained. cal newspapers and in public announce- continued from Page 1 the back of that town hall brochure, Evenson went on to admit a failure with ments to ensure a saturation of those po- which listed many future years of de- the BLM clerks for not catching this prior tentially involved. mineral location and entry at the time of velopment in the Environmental Policy to issuing Keady’s claim request, stating, Keady admitted as to never visiting location,” he began to research what had Act Process and Timeline. “it appears our agency didn’t catch up the Federal Registry site, adding that his happened. In referring to “potential environmen- with itself in time to reject his initial claim mining access sustains his business as Calling the BLM, representative Mike tal impact for each identified alternative” request.” a sole source income, keeping him busy Myers instructed Keady that a petition he easily saw that these dates were still Evenson concurred that the term “envi- seven days a week. of appeal could be filed and heard by an two years away from his claim’s accep- ronmental” would indicate to the average “I would’ve never had a reason to go interior board who would review it for tance date, which would’ve still allowed person as including minerals or mining to the Federal Registry website. If I go errors. Myers also stated that federal him time to properly mine and recover rights, but it actually holds a separate by the Navy’s presentation, I had a good decisions could not be appealed and any some of his current investment. place within the Department of Interior two years to mine at Last Chance before financial hardship could be noted in the With such discrepancies, Keady says he and with the BLM. “Segregating miner- anything was closed down, and even at written appeal. Keady’s initial claim fee reached out for assistance. In contacting als and mining land prior to general use that the Fallon base had no guarantees of $192 would be refunded after the land Rudy Evenson, Deputy Chief of Commu- in any land change is not a new ruling,” it would pass through all the public’s was properly restored. In asking why nications from the Reno BLM office, Kea- he reiterated. hurdles. Even a couple of years could’ve miners were not informed of this situa- dy’s public situation was reviewed to re- In asking about proper public notice given me time to complete some solid tion ahead of time, Myers stated that it veal that the navy’s presentation failed to regarding mining closures within this mining and get my investment back. The was not required at the application pro- include a standing rule which states that area, Evenson stated that a statement town hall meetings never addressed this cess. the BLM must “segregate named land in of the Sept. 2, 2016 printed version was BLM segregation land aspect, which Still frustrated by this response, a two-year time frame from mining/min- posted on the Federal Registry, as a seems unfair to those of us caught in the Keady says he researched further by eral use” which can then be drawn into “Notice of Application for Withdrawal cross-hairs now. No matter what, these re-reviewing the Fallon Airspace Ex- a 20-year segregation with no claims ac- Expansion” with a response date of time lines do not sync up and I had an ac- tension and Modification bookletcepted and a possible no use containment comments closing Dec. 1, 2016. (Sent as tive mine approved by the BLM,” Keady handed out at the Oct. 3-7, 2016, town issued. a supplementary attachment to this no- shared. hall meetings for the Fallon Training “Mining acts go back to 1872, but there tification was the Navy’s publication of Presently Keady is submitting his ap- Complex and Navy Warfare “Scoping was an updated 1976 federal law which the town hall October meeting dates in peal paperwork, including a request Meetings” held in Fallon; Lovelock; involves the BLM segregating the land, public discussion for the Fallon Range of stay so he can extend time involved Reno; Austin; Eureka; Hawthorne and if we are asked to change the land status, Expansion project.) It was also sent out within his current investment and to off- Gabbs. Since a nine page, legal docu- at two years prior. This unfortunately af- as a standard news reel, optional no- set a possible loss. He would also like to ment accompanied his January 2017 fected ten other current claimants and 53 tification, which was only picked up speak to other area miners caught within certified revocation letter, which sum- mining claims in the same area, although by KOLO TV and KOH radio, with a the same situation, within this mining marized that this was done in relation- older claims are currently grandfathered brief announcement given, whereas the district.           

“Who is your Valentine? When you first Independent-News met your Valentine, how did you know they were the one?”

Felicia Skvarna (Hawthorne) My Valentine now and forever is my hubby, Chris Skvarna. Married just short of a year but been together for five. We met unintentionally through a mutual friend and hit it off after he whooped Amanda Marnin me at air hockey and four years later we were married. We’ve made a great team in raising our (Hawthorne) four kids and he is my rock. I still crush on my My Valentine is my amazing husband Michael. hunny bunny every single day! We first met working at Toys R Us together and I knew he was the one the moment I looked into those beautiful blue eyes of his. We’ve been Juanita Carr Diede together ever since and going on strong almost 11 years. (Hawthorne) This is my favorite photo of me and Big Daddy! We met ten years prior to actually dating and have been friends Misty Rosemore since the first day we met. We (Biloxi, Miss.) came across each other both My Valentine is also my husband and best friend. We met single and we’ve literally been when we were little kids through our dads. I knew he was together almost every day the one in high school when I realized I couldn’t imagine since. We dated for a short six my world without him by my side. 24 years together, months before he realized he couldn’t live without me and popped going on 20 years married, three beautiful daughters and the question to my surprise, while we were in front of a beautiful a house full of fur babies and I still can’t imagine my world waterfall. He’s the only man, not related to me, to always make without him. I love you! sure I know how special I am every single day and I always make sure he knows he’s the ying to my yang. Four years later we have a beautiful growing family. He is my forever.

Stephanie Johnson Ciera O’Brien (Hawthorne) (Reno) My Valentine is my hubby, Mark. We My other half, my best friend, my first met 13 years ago through a mutual parent for life. He is my forever! friend. We’ve been together for 12 years Coming up on nine years. I knew now and married five and a half years. he was the one after the first He is my heart and my best friend. He week of knowing him. has given me two beautiful daughters! Kori Winters Mine is my handsome little man, Anthony. Danielle Scarlata (Hawthorne) My valentine and I have been together going on Kris Lessard 18 years. We started dating my senior year of high (Hawthorne) school (12/28/99 to be exact). He gave me the I fell in love with Rachel the first most precious gift anyone ever could give me on moment I laid eyes on her. She is the May 23, 2003 and that was our son, Landon. On most amazing, sweet, selfless, giving Sept. 27, 2003, I married my best friend, which is and beautiful person I have ever met. kind of perfect because our wedding song is “My She has been my rock through some Best Friend” by Tim McGraw. We have had our fair very tough times and always made sure share of good times and bad times like all couples that my spirit remained high! but we always find a way to be us.

Dianna Fisher Raeven Johnson (Hawthorne) (Reno) I met my valentine, Brian Dillard, when I was about Joe is my Valentine and has been since ten or eleven at church. He likes to be reminded that I September 2004. We first met Armed had a huge crush on him. He was one of the “cool” and Forces Day 2004 riding motorcycles. I slightly rebellious boys at our church. So, of course, I was knew he was the one about four months attracted to him. My family moved away and we lost touch. later after I found myself chasing after About eight or so years ago we found each other again him. …he was all I thought about day on Facebook and became good friends. A little over three and night. And here we are almost 13

years ago he asked me to move to Hawthorne and I did. years later! Love you, babe! Happy   He has driven me crazy and made me happy ever since.         Valentine’s Day!   Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017

celebrating black history month

Submitted by Oliver L. Wert Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. once wrote: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in the moment of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Black History Month began as “Negro History Week”, which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher. It became a month long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to co- incide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln announced the emancipation proclamation, which granted freedom of slaves in confed- erate states on New Year’s Day in 1863. The word didn’t reach African American slaves of Galveston Texas, until June 19, 1865, when a force of two thousand union soldiers arrived and informed them of their freedom. Feb. 23, 1865; WE.B. Dubois, important civil rights leader and co-founder of the NAACP was born Feb.12, 1909. The NAACP was founded by a group of concerned black and white citizens of Nye.

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION: Museum Conservator Unclassified/Hourly: $11.50 - $14.50 (DOE) Opening Date for all Applicants: Thursday, February 2, 2017 Closing Date for all Applicants: Monday, February 13, 2017 JOB DUTIES Photo by Atsa E’sha Hoferer The Conservator will be responsible for the administrative duties as well as the day to day An aerial view of Walker River is shown with water flowing down the once dry operation of the Mineral County Museum. Duties include but are not limited to, opening and riverbed closing of museum, supervision of artifacts, record keeping, fund raising, grant writing and maintaining County budget. QUALIFICATIONS —Must be at least 18 years of age. Water from Weber Reservoir —High school diploma or GED equivalent. —Ability to work efficiently and accurately. —Previous museum experience preferred - but not required flowing into Walker Lake —Ability to work independently without close supervision. —Must possess a positive working relationship with other offices, employees, and the Public. MCIN Bunch, with the Walker Lake Working Applications are available at the Mineral County Recorder-Auditor’s Office, 105 South Group, stated that through the siphon it “A” Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415, P.O. Box 1447 Hawthorne, NV 89415. Applications are also Walker Lake has finally begun to re- was measuring 189 cubic feet per second. available on Mineral County’s Website: mineralcountynv.us. For more information call (775) ceive water through Walker River. The Walker River riverbed had been 945-3676 or 775-945-5142. The water has been flowing through dry for many years but once the water Accommodations for disabled applicants can be arranged by calling the the river in Schurz. reached the lake, it has been coming in at Office of Recorder-Auditor @ (775) 945-3676. Walker Lake Working Group reports 108 cubic feet per second. Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. that the water coming into the Weber Res- It is unknown how long the water will Mineral County is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. ervoir at 305 cubic feet per second and leav- continue to be released from Weber Res- ing out at 253 cubic feet per second. Glenn ervoir.            Independent-News

“Who is your Valentine? When you first met your Valentine, how did you know they were the one?” Mallory Chidester Virginia Montoya (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) My valentine would be Chris. We first met My Valentine is my wonderful boyfriend, working together it started as good friends Andy. We met at his uncle’s wedding in then grew to a beautiful relationship. I love Virginia City. He was the best man and I was you babe. Happy 1st Valentine’s Day. Here’s the hair and make-up artist for the bride. We to many more. were both taken at the time but there was a connection. A few months later we met again and this time both single. It was fireworks from that moment on. It was the way he made me laugh, told me how beautiful I was and just the way he looked into my eyes. We knew we would grow old Allecia Wingfield together from that moment on. (Hawthorne) My lovers face, Erik Wingfield and I knew after I had my lap-band surgery and I was on the toilet and I couldn’t bend over to pull my pants up. He so graciously came in and Pamala Dempsey pulled them up for me! That is love. (Hawthorne) My kids, Allie and Keagan! They are the best things that have happened to me! We’ve been Mandii Freakiin Calderone through a lot. I always do some- (Hawthorne) thing special for them. I always My valentine would be Bryce Rosemore. We first will. met at an AA meeting back in 2013. I knew he was the one by the way he kissed me and I got but- terflies. After four happy years and two kids later, I still get them. That’s how I knew for sure he was the one. Danyel Madrid (Hawthorne) Katie Trujillo My hubby Matthew Madrid is my (Hawthorne) Valentine. We met in junior high when I moved to Hawthorne. A lot of years Well I’m sure everyone has already guessed later we started dating and found out mine! My Valentine’s are my handsome baby we were expecting Miss Sofeya and boy Dominic and my little fur baby, Stassi Girl! These two have forever changed my that’s when I knew he was the one. life and bring me so much joy!

Kaitylyn Michelle Holland My pup Sadie is my Valentine! She is always so happy Mikki Herrera when I come home every day and when I sit down to (Hawthorne) eat she will curl up at the foot of my chair. She’s like my My valentine is my husband! We met when I little shadow. And every time I sit down in my reading was five months pregnant with my son and were chair she has to climb into my lap first and get some friends. I moved away a year later and came cuddles before I’m allowed to read. This picture is her back to our hometown and we started to date. hoping I will wake up and pet her.

A year later married. Been together nine years.              Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 Page 5 crime focus is growing the economy. The gov- ernor has done an incredible job moving Cortez Masto us forward and down a path to help grow Hawthorne man arrested continued from Page 1 the economy. I want to continue to sup- port it and create job and fight for those on meth trafficking charges those jobs,” she said. “We’re fighting for working families … But I will always say, education and healthcare. We’re focused if the administration is going to continue By Heidi Bunch located inside on helping families that are still strug- the path of pain, hate, racism and dis- MCIN Staff Settergren’s bed- gling. We came from the worst recession crimination, I will fight against it. I will room. we’ve ever seen. We were ground zero be a vocal voice against it. I don’t think A year long investigation landed a He was arrested for the foreclosure crisis and people lost there’s any room for that type of hate and Hawthorne man in jail last week. and charged jobs. We’re just coming out of it and the discrimination in the White House.” In a news brief from Mineral County with the follow- Undersheriff Bill Ferguson, he states ing crimes: NRS that Harry Settegren was booked into 453.3385 Mid- MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION the Mineral County Jail on Feb. 3 after a Level Trafficking search warrant was served. of a Controlled Cora Towe, Member Telephone (775)945-2446 Harry Settegren At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb. Substance, NRS Nancy Black, Member FAX (775)945-0706 3, the sheriff’s office long investigation 453.337 Posses- Delores Schaar, Member P.O. Box 1450 was concluded when deputies served a sion for sales of a Controlled Substance Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 search warrant on 317 I Street in Haw- and NRS 453.566 Possession of Para- February 2, 2017 thorne. phernalia. AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF THE MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO A search of the residence by Mineral At press time, Settergren still remained BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 AT 2:00 P.M. County deputies and K-9 Officer Jake, in the Mineral County Jail. His bail is set PLACE OF MEETING: County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Mineral County Courthouse, 15.3 grams of methamphetamine was at $106,140 cash or bond. First and “A” Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada. DATE AND TIME OF MEETING: February 13, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.

MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2:00 p.m. Minutes of January 23, 2017 to be presented for review and approval. http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: PETITION FOR REVIEW OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR PARCEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS #1-232-02, OWNER, TRAVIS DEAN HART ETAL FULL TIME POSITION – CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: POSITION: Transportation Director, District Office PETITION FOR REVIEW OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR PARCEL #8-110-50, OWNER, WALTER STEINAU: CALL IN POSITIONS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: PETITION FOR REVIEW OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR PARCEL POSITION: Call-in Kitchen Aide, District Wide #1-165-03, OWNER, NORTHERN NEVADA ASSET HOLDINGS, LLC: POSITION: Call-in Kitchen Aide, Hawthorne Elementary School IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: PETITION FOR REVIEW OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR PARCEL POSITION: Substitute Bus Driver, District Wide #1-171-05, OWNER, NORTHERN NEVADA ASSET HOLDINGS, LLC: POSITION: Call-in Custodian, District Wide IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: PETITION FOR REVIEW OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR PARCEL POSITION: Call in Para Professional, District Wide (Pass the Para professional test, or have 48 semester credits degree earned through a regionally accredited college/university #1-011-01, OWNER, SAFEWAY, INC: reflected on an official transcript) We can assist in the cost of the test once you successfully IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: pass and work 7 days within the District. Minutes of February 13, 2017 to be presented for review and approval. POSITION: Substitute Teacher, District Wide (Must hold a Nevada Department of Edu- PUBLIC COMMENT: cation License with Endorsement, which required 60 semester credits or an associate degree The Board may take action on any item scheduled for review or consideration immediate- earned through a regionally accredited college/university reflected on an official transcript, or ly following such review or consideration. Unless otherwise stated, items may be taken able to file for an EMERGENCY Substitute license. Please visit http://www.doe.nv.gov/Edu- out of the order presented on the agenda at the discretion of the Board. cator_Licensure/Specific_Areas_of_Licensure for more information on licensure) we can assist NOTE: Person attending the meeting who are disabled and require special accommoda- in the cost of the License once you successfully acquire it and work 7 days within the District. tions or assistance are requested to notify the County Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1450, Haw- thorne, NV 89415 or by calling 945-2446 no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. Applicants need to apply by completing a Mineral County School District application. Applica- A COPY OF THE AGENDA WILL BE POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: tions can be found at http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment or in the District Office. Completed applications should be delivered to Mineral County School District 751 A Street, •Mineral County Independent-News, 420 3rd Street, Hawthorne, Nevada. Hawthorne, faxed to 775-945-3709 or emailed to [email protected]. •Mineral County Clerk & Treasurer’s Office, Mineral County Courthouse Hawthorne, Nevada. •County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Mineral County Courthouse, Hawthorne, Nevada. •Lobby of the Mineral County Courthouse, Hawthorne, Nevada. •Bulletin Board at the Hawthorne Post Office, Hawthorne, Nevada. If a Petitioner wants his matter reported, he must obtain the services of a Reporter and is to provide a copy of the transcript of the hearing to the County Board of Equalization and to the State Board of Equalization.

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The following people were arrested in lic officer and use/possess drug para- Mineral County on or after Jan. 28 and phernalia. Bail set at $16,115 bond/cash. were in jail on Monday at or after about • Jessica E. Santos was arrested by Crossword Puzzle 8 a.m. All charges against them are mis- Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. demeanors unless otherwise noted. All 2 for failure to appear on traffic citation are innocent until proven guilty in court. – Fallon Municipal Court. Bail set at Names and charges appear as they have $555 cash. been received from the sheriff’s office. • Haley M. Wasilchuk was arrested by • Tricia A. Dilliner was arrested by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 2 for false statement to/obstruct pub- 30. No charges were listed. No bail was lic officer; possess schedule I, II, III, IV listed. controlled substance (first/second); buy/ • Micheal A. Hastings was arrested by possess/receive stolen property, $650- Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. $3,500 and use/possess drug parapher- 30 for DUI, above legal limit, (3+). Bail nalia. Bail set at $14,780 bond/cash. set at $20,000 bond/cash. • Angela D. Gokey was arrested by • Anne L. Lazzarotto was arrested by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 4 for contempt of court. No bail listed. 30 for failure to appear on traffic cita- • Harry J. Settergren was arrested by tion. Bail was at $1,700 cash. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. • Kevin A. Marriott was arrested by 3 for trafficking schedule I controlled Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. substance, FLNTRZPM/GHB, 4-14 30 for use/possession drug parapher- grams, use/possess drug parapher- nalia and criminal contempt. Bail set at nalia and possess to sell schedule I/II, $807 cash. FLNTRZPM/GHB, (first…). Bail set at • Jeffery W. Toon was arrested by Min- $106,140 bond/cash. eral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 31 • Clarence V. Evans was arrested by for use/under influence schedule I, II, Nevada Highway Patrol on Feb. 4 for III, IV controlled substance and use/ DUI, above legal limit, (1st) and basic possess drug paraphernalia. Bail set at speed – 21+ miles per hour over posted $3,640 bond/cash. limit. Bail set at $1,495 bond/cash. • Tommy R. Young, Jr. was arrested by • Nicholas A. Lizarraga Valenzuela Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. was arrested by Walker River Tribal Po- 31 for failure to appear on traffic citation. lice on Feb. 4 for fail yield to emergency Bail set at $505 cash. vehicle and speed in rural area (county CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN • Alexiz D. Hubbard was arrested by population and lt…) Bail set at $715 bond/ 1. Unruly groups 1. One-time phone company Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. cash. 5. Colorful flowers 2. Units of electrical resistance 1 for false statement to/obstruct public • Nicole N. Turner was arrested by Ne- 3. Hillside 11. December 25 officer. Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. vada Highway Patrol on Feb. 4 for fail- 14. Final stages of insects’ development 4. Omen 5. Repetitions • Shelby L. Smith was arrested by ure to appear on traffic citation – Good- 15. Breadmakers 6. Royal Mail Ship Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. springs Township Justice Court. Bail set 18. Spanish man 7. Farm state 1 for false statement to/obstruct public at $605 cash. 19. In the middle 8. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) officer. Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. The following were released from the 21. Bill 9. Dutch cheese • Jordan D. Goddard was arrested by Mineral County Detention Center by a 23. Noted editor Alexander __ 10. Japanese alcoholic beverage Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. judge unless otherwise noted: Vincent 24. Swollen 12. 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Patrick Hanson Childson Douglas County Sheriff’s Department; Sergeant Patrick Hanson Childson, Nevada: Humboldt County Sheriff’s U.S.M.C. Ret., born Nov. 1, 1946, passed Department;, Winnemucca Police De- away Jan. 8, 2017, due to Agent Orange re- partment; Florida: Patrick served as an lated causes, at his independent K-9 Unit Instructor for the ranch in Christ- Sarasota County Sheriffs K-9 program mas Valley, Lake and as a reserve for the Key West Police County, Ore. Department. Patrick honor- Patrick was one of the most qualified ably served his dog training instructors in the country, country from Nov. training both handler and dog in the 26, 1963 to Nov. 16, fields of obedience; Schutzhund; K-9 (po- 1974. A highly dec- lice and military); security; guard and Patrick Hanson orated Viet Nam personal protection. He instructed and Childson veteran, he was trained Bloodhounds, as well as their one of the first U.S. handlers, in the fields of man-trailing combat marines to (tracking) and search and rescue, in mul- go ashore in the Viet Nam fighting. He tiple states. He personally owned and was with a marine detachment sent from trained Bowling Green, Kentucky’s fa- Okinawa to Viet Nam on Jan. 21, 1965 to mous and most successful man-tracking help guard the Da Nang Air Base. Until Bloodhound: Brigadeers’ Travelling Man mid-March, 1965 his unit was the only (also known as Zeke). combat marine unit in country, at which In private life, Patrick served as an in- time they moved away from the base and dependent professional security special- 70 Years Ago - A St. Valentine’s Dance was held at the Hawthorne U.S.O. Many entered jungle combat-fighting as five to ist, high risk specialist (special services local residents attended and enjoyed the celebration. ten man units. international), K-9 specialist and pro- An automatic rifleman and sniper, he vided a not-for-profit, volunteer search 10 YEARS AGO unteer scouter on the council level were was a Force-Recon Marine, attached to and rescue Bloodhound service, special- (From the MCIN files of Feb. 8, 2006) Harry Poe, Lois Kunzi and Kitty Heaney. Infantry Platoon 387, of the First Battal- izing in missing persons and apprehend- • Doug Homestead was promoted • MCHS Serpents defeated the Elko ion, Third Marine Division - Re-enforced, ing fugitives from Florida to Oregon. He from Assistant Chief to Chief Doug Indians 59-52, but lost to the White Pine D Company, of the 9 Marine Expedition- was also a private investigator, handling Homestead for the DZHC Fire and Bobcats 76-68. ary Brigade. This was one of the first two high risk cases. Emergency services. Chief Homestead • Former County Commissioner Don battalions deployed to the Republic of Upon surviving a 200 foot fall down a was appointed the position following the Seevers challenged the present com- Viet Nam and the last to come out of Viet well shaft in Luning, Nev. in 1996, he re- retirement of Chief Marshall. missioner’s action of retaining Jack Mc- Nam as an intact unit. tired to Christmas Valley, Ore. where he • Firefighter James Sandvik was Closkey as legislative analyst without Sgt. Childson was one of the first ma- enjoyed his ranch, breaking and training named the Firefighter of the Quarter for advertising the position. Seevers also rines to come home, to Salem, Ore. alive. horses and running cattle. Day & Zimmermann Hawthorne Corpo- questions the need for a legislative ana- His unit received a Presidential Unit Cita- Sgt. Patrick Childson was preceded in ration Fire and Emergency Services. He lyst. tion for extraordinary heroism and out- death by his father, Harley H. Childson received this award for his high values standing performance of duty in action Sr. U.S. Navy, W.W. II, Pearl Harbor sur- and standards, especially in the area of 50 YEARS AGO against the North Vietnamese Army and vivor; his mother, Ethel F. Pace-Childson; safety, in addition to his efforts and in- • Carrying on a tradition that began 1 Viet Cong forces, in the Republic of Viet his younger brother, Harley H. Child- terest in the enhancement of Fire and ½ centuries ago by early-day National Nam operating in the far northern-most son, Jr.; his younger sister, Twila Child- Emergency Services. Guardsmen, the Hawthorne unit of the provinces during the period of March 8, son-Lee, Marion County reserve deputy • DeVona Scott was awarded the Octo- Nevada Army National Guard held their 1965 thru Sept. 15, 1967. and 911 dispatcher and his nephew Larry ber 2006 Classified Council’s Employee annual “Muster Day” and Open House. Among his many medals, Sergeant Pederson U.S. Air Force, combat veteran. Appreciation Award from Western Ne- Many local citizens attended the event Childson received the Combat Action Patrick is survived by his older brother, vada Community College. where they saw many of the unit’s tacti- Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal with three Clayton Childson, U.S. Air Force and • Laura Hogue was February’s “Artist cal and training displays and were given bronze stars; National Defense Service Army of Malott, Wash.; younger sister, of the Month” at County Arts and Cul- rides in the unit’s combat tanks. Medal; Special recognition of military Pam Childson-Pederson, Oregon State ture Center. • The Navy League Chapters of Haw- service in Viet Nam by General W.C. Patrol retired; Uncle Dood Pace, U.S. • MCHS students of the month were: thorne and Fallon held a joint meeting Westmoreland; U.S. Army, commanding. Army and Aunt Joanne Pace, both from Destiny Pence; Emma Crowe; Amber at Cline’s “Y” in Schurz where they all Republic of Viet Nam Meritorious Unit Harlan County, Ky; niece Seana Calla- Dockrey; Donald Powell; Daniel Kunzi; enjoyed some good food and a good time. Citation: Gallantry Cross Color; Republic han of Salem, Ore.; wife, Shelli A. Wat- Alex Crowe and Danae Jones. • The MCHS Serpents defeated the of Viet Nam Campaign Medal; Viet Nam son-Pointer-Childson, International Tonopah Muckers 72-56 in a game played Service Medal with two bronze stars and Award Winning poet, U.S. Army; sons: 20 YEARS AGO in Tonopah. a certificate of appreciation from the Di- Sergeant Tylor S. Childson, U.S. Army, • Judge Eugene Gates, Justice of the • Bureau of Land Management was rector of the Da Nang Hospital and the Ft. Hood, Texas; Patrick H. Hamann, Peace of the Mina Justice Court, was making plans to replace the boat-launch- Mayor of the city of Da Nang. U.S. Army of Hesperia, Calif.; daughter, named as “Judge of the Year” for munic- ing dock at the Sportsman’s Beach at Upon returning to Camp Pendleton, Felicia A. Fitch and son-in-law Derek P. ipal court judges in Nevada. He was the Walker Lake. Calif. he played Taps for many Viet Nam Fitch both U.S.M.C. of Circleville, Ohio first Mineral County judge to receive the Soldiers’ Military Funerals. and four grand-children: Heather F. honor. 60 YEARS AGO Sgt. Childson spent the rest of his mili- Hamann of Hesperia, Calif.; Nathan A. • The 12th annual Walker Lake Fishing • Coach Frances Hawkins and her 1957 tary career as a military police officer and Fitch, Scarlet A. Fitch and Vanessa M. Derby, sponsored by the Mineral County Lady Serpents continued undefeated C.I.D. He was the first marine to qualify Fitch of Circleville, Ohio. Chamber of Commerce was held at the when they won over Douglas 47-34. expert with all military issued weapons, As per Sergeant Childson’s last wishes lake. There were many nice prizes to • Serpents chalked up their first win consistently, for ten years; since W.W. II. and directives there will be no military win during the derby, including a chance over Fallon in four years when they de- As a civilian, Patrick continued to serve funeral, nor services in any form. He will to catch a special tagged Cutthroat trout feated the Green Wave 55-49. the citizens of The United States of Amer- be quietly interred in the military wall, worth $25,000. Many anglers from • Announcement was made that the ica in the field of law enforcement, gradu- at the Eagle Point Military Cemetery in around the country took part in the federal fisheries service had approved ating from the Oregon Police Academy in southern Oregon. derby. an allotment of Cutthroat trout to be 1978, class No. 77. He obtained the rank of In lieu of flowers or other expressions • Jayci Madraso was selected as the Top planted in Walker Lake. Sergeant on multiple departments across of sympathy, if you would like to do some- Female Athlete at Mineral County High the country and was an experienced K-9 thing helpful, the family asks for you to School. The record was presented as part 70 YEARS AGO handler and instructor. help a local veteran in Patrick’s name. of the National Girls and Women in Sports • The Hawthorne Serpents won two He served in many departments in- May God continue to bless this fam- Day (Feb. 6). Madraso was presented her non-conference basketball games from cluding, Oregon: Mount Angel Police De- ily for its’ service to our country and all award during a basketball game against Virginia City 56-36 and Fernley 36-24. partment; Willamina Police Department; those who serve and sacrifice in uniform. the Battle Mountain Longhorns. • George Heck and Henry E. “Lefty” • Some great improvements were Mayer, co-chairman of the March of completed by the Bureau of Land Man- Dimes reported a preliminary count of agement and the Mineral County Road $725.83 was collected in the County. Winnemucca 3D Indoor Archery Challenge Department crews at Sportsman’s Beach • B. E. “Barney” O’Malia and associates at Walker Lake. The improvements in- acquired the El Frontier Club in Elko. March 11 & 12, 2017 cluded improved roads, two new rest- Planning to operate the business in addi- rooms and twelve cabanas with tables, tion to the El Capitan in Hawthorne. at the Indoor Event Center and were completed in time for the an- glers participating in the fish derby to 80 YEARS AGO $$$ Thousands in Cash Prizes $$$ enjoy. • Al Cahlan, editor of the Las Vegas re- view Journal, along with Clark County’s Open to Everyone 30 YEARS AGO state senator, Frank Ryan, accused citi- For full details and Entry Form Visit: www.WinnemuccaEventsComplex.com • The MCHS Serpents won two more zens of Mineral County of being “remiss basketball games in weekend play. They in their duty’ for not resolving the right defeated Independence, Calif. 83-49 and of military servicemen and Civilian Con- won over Owyhee Braves 59-55. servation Corps enrollees to vote in Ne- • The Lady Serpents owned the vada elections. The Independent-News SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Owyhee girls with a score of 67-52. editor accused both Las Vegas men of • The first phase of the State Park at hypocrisy – Cahlan because he was a Walker Lake was completed and was member of the 1933 legislative session MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 heavily used and proved to be an asset to and did nothing about the dispute, and Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Carrots, Apple Sauce, Graham Crackers the recreation enthusiasts. Ryan, who first contended that Mineral TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Dr. Thomas McMeekin, podiatrist, Count’s senator, John Miller, was ille- Bean & Cheese Burritos, Refried Beans, Apple Sauce from Reno began seeing patients in gally elected, then voted to seat Miller WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Hawthorne once a month at Mt. Grant when his election was challenged. The General Hospital. Independent-News also chided Cahlan Sloppy Joes/Bun, Tater Tots, Fresh Oranges • Senator Chic Hecht visited Haw- and Ryan for Clark County’s shameful THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 thorne and met with the county commis- response to the Red Cross appeal for as- Pizza, Fresh Veggies/Ranch, Fresh Apples sioners and other local residents. sistance for flood relief. Clark County’s FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Robert Edwards of Hawthorne quota was $111 but after three days had Schurz Only: Pizza, Salad, Fresh Fruit caught a big ten pound Cutthroat trout at raised only twenty dollars while both (Food items can change without notice. Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grain served daily) Walker Lake. His catch was the largest Hawthorne and Mina exceeded that recorded to date that year. amount in the first day of the drive. BREAKFAST PRICES LUNCH PRICES • Bob Randall of Rand underwent sur- 40 YEARS AGO gery for the removal of a toe on his left $1.65 Elementary $2.40 Elementary • Three Hawthorne residents received foot. The well known mining man had $1.90 Junior High $2.90 Junior High the Silver Beaver Award at the Boy Scout been brought to Hawthorne from his $1.95 High School $3.15 High School recognition dinner in Sparks. Those re- home on the east side of Walker Lake af- 30¢ Reduced 40¢ Reduced ceiving the highest award given to a vol- ter he had suffered frostbite. Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 church news

Oasis Assembly of God 6:30 p.m. their house of worship. word of the living God! 380 J St. … 945-2775 Acts 16:30, “The Philippians jailor Church services are held each Sunday We welcome you to Oasis Assembly asked what must I do to be saved? And at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Garwood officiating First Baptist Church of God on 4th and J Street in Haw- They said “Believe” in the Lord Jesus, on the second and fourth Sunday and 8th & C Sts. thorne. and you shall be saved, you and your Lay Leader Glenn Bunch, leading the Pastor John Murray Our service times are Sunday. Sunday household.” service on the first and third Sundays. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. classes for all ages, Wednesday – Prayer Meeting Night 6 Everyone is welcome to enjoy the love of Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 10:35 a.m. is our main service. At this p.m. our Lord and Savior. Morning Worship 11 a.m. time, there are no evening services. Matthew 19:19-20, “Again, I say to you Sunday school is held at 9:15 a.m. with Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. Wednesday night at 7 p.m. is our that if two of you agree on earth about stories and crafts. We encourage all Wednesday prayer night. anything that they may ask, it shall be the children to come and enrich their Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. done for them by my Father who is in Christian life. We will be discussing how we can Bethel Baptist Church heaven. Where two or three have gath- Bethany has moved forward into overcome issues in our lives. We will 994 B St. ; 775-945-3772 ered together in My name, there I am in making the facility ADA compliant with roughly follow the Celebrate Recov- Rev. Robert E. Cox - Pastor their midst.” wheelchair lifts going both upstairs to ery material that is being used to help Sunday School 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday Night Men’s Jail Ministry the worship hall and downstairs to the those who are struggling with sub- 2 Timothy 2”15, “Be diligent to pres- 6:30 p.m. fellowship hall. stance addition. The material is not ent yourself approved to God as a Saturday Brotherhood 1 p.m. designed only for addictions though. workman who does not need to be Hebrew 13:1, “Let love of the brethren First Southern Baptist Every person struggles with multiple ashamed, handling accurately the continue.” Church of Hawthorne kinds of issues and can find great ben- word of truth.” 5th & C St. efit from this teaching whether you Adult and children classes Bethany Lutheran 945-5512 participate in Celebrate Recovery or Worship Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Church Mike Fontaine - Pastor not. John 4:24, “God is spirit, and those who Rev Everett Garwood www.fsbchawthorne.com worship Him must worship in spirit and Lay Leader Glenn Bunch Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. truth.” 204 C St. You are invited to the following ser- 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 Tuesday Night Women’s Jail Ministry Bethany Lutheran welcomes all to vices at First Southern Baptist Church: 775-945-5875 • Sunday 10 a.m. Bible and coffee fel- Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady lowship Rose Corley welcome you! LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS • Sunday 11 a.m. Worship (nursery • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. provided) • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Mineral County Macedonia Church Walker River • Sunday 6:30 p.m. “Experiencing God • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. EMERGENCY Baptist Church Life” (nursery provided) • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – COMMUNITY • Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer meet- 5:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMITTEE P.O. Box 250 PANTRY ing • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. (LEPC/CCC) 10th & D Streets 826 Wovoka Dr. P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Hawthorne, NV Shurz, NV 89427 (775) 945-2497 775-773-2369 He that abides in me, and I in him, Hawthorne Seventh-Day We provide food for low the same brings forth much fruit: for Meets Quarterly at 5:00pm income families Sunday School: 9:00am Adventist Church Worship: 10:00am without me you can do nothing.” John in the Courtroom of the Tuesday: 10am-2pm 298 C Street, Hawthorne Mineral County Courthouse Evening Service: 7:00pm 15:5 Thursday: 4pm-6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm You are cordially invited to study and KIDS ADVOCATES TO END COMMUNITY OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH study hour; 11 a.m. worship. AT RISK 924 5th St. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Matthew 5:5 (NASB) P.O. Box 331 Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall RESCUE SQUAD Hawthorne, NV 89415 Sunday School: Help Catholic Church on the corner of inherit the earth.” Domestic Violence 9:30am 8th and “A” Streets. Our Saturday Mass Meets every 3rd Monday at 5pm Counseling Morning Worship: time is 9 a.m. hawthorne Presbyterian Call 945-5410 for meeting place 10:30am Our Adult Bible Study Group meets Chaletta Speights/Chief Advocate Wednesday Prayer P.O. Box 1292 - Hawthorne “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” community Church in the Church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m. followed by our Bible Study in the Par- ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 Mineral County ish Hall. 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada CAHS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Consolidated Order of the This message will be delivered by CRE Agencies of Eastern Star “Nevada’s County Macedonia Baptist Rob Schleef Human Services of Nevada of Opportunity” Church Christians should be a happy people: Meets 2nd Saturday of the P.O. Box 2250 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 joyous in their worship and happy while dba The Community Action Center month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge Hawthorne, NV Pastor, Richard Jackson living their lives. “We’re Here To Help” (5th & F Sts.) Except June & July 89415 Information: Community Missionary, 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Andrea Tucker-Worthy Matron Gloria Lopez - President Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- Glen Strouse 945-3853 Carol Dudley-Secretary dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited Psalms 100: 1-2: “Shout for joy, all the National Association to attend our services as follows: Sunday Earth. Worship the Lord with gladness Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church School 9:30. Sunday morning worship come before him with joyous songs.” of Active and Retired #1704 B.P.O. Elks 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. Philippians 4:4-5: “Rejoice in the Lord. Federal Employees 204 C Street P.O. Box 1207 Wednesday evening bible study and And I will say again rejoice. Let your gen- Meets at 7:00pm on Hawthorne Chapter Hawthorne, NV 2nd and 4th prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sunday school tleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” 1854 89415 Meets 3rd Thursday Thursdays at the church bus pickup: 9 a.m. Transporta- of Jan., Apr., July & Oct. Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 tion is available to all services please call Everett Garswood ~ Pastor walker lake baptist Mineral County Library-1st & A St. Visiting Elks Welcome Glenn Bunch ~ Lay Leader 775-945-3313. Church Craig Reed, President: 945-3622 Worship Services: Sun. 10:30am Some of our basic church beliefs are Leatha Barcellos, Scretary: 945-2375 B. Kent Wofford-Exalted Ruler Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am 330 Willow Drive as follows: We believe the whole bi- Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Walker Lake BRUCITE RETIRED PUBLIC ble to be the inspired word of God-we Baptist Church LODGE #42 believe in the Holy Trinity: God the Please join us Sunday mornings EMPLOYEES father, God the son, and God the Holy as we journey through the Gospel of A member of the F & AM Southern Baptist OF NEVADA Spirit=one God in three persons-we be- Luke. Convention Stated Communication 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of the month lieve in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ- Service starts at 11 a.m. Frank Reynolds, Pastor at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share we believe that all men are born sin- Sunday School 9:45 for all ages. 775-945-4696 WM-Paul Lunsbord Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 ners who are separated from God- we Junior church for all ages. Sunday Morning Services SW-Eddie Michael JW-M.O. (Babe) Rogers Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 believe that Christ died for our sins Nursery is provided. Sunday School: 9:30am Sec.-Terry Rivero Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.-Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 that he might bring us to God-we be- lieve Christ arose from the dead the Gospel for All Nations FIRST SOUTHERN SOROPTIMIST third day-we believe Jesus Christ will (local Christian, non-profit organization) BAPTIST CHURCH come to Earth again-we believe that Hawthorne, Nevada INTERNATIONAL salvation comes only by being born Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- 5th and C Streets HAWTHORNE again-we believe every born again be- ship from 10 a.m. 945-5512 RSVP/Lifeline liever should declare their faith by be- Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer www.fsbchawthorne.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at ing baptized which means ( immersed from 5 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30am Noon at Mineral County Care & Gay Ann Williams Worship Service: 11:00am Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Field Rep. in water) –we believe in the eternal se- Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 Evening Service: 6:30pm 775-722-7669 or curity of those born again! a.m. Priscilla Martin - President Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm 775-945-1010 Please come and worship with us as Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne we study verse by verse the life giving Telephone: 775-316-0590 OUR LADY OF V.F.W. AMERICAN LEGION PERLETUAL HELP Post 2313 CATHOLIC CHURCH AUXILIARY P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 A and 8th Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU FEBRUARY 775-845-2020 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Meets 1st Thursday of each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours Friday Monday Tuesday MASS SCHEDULE Executive Meetings Monthly Commander ~ John Stroud (10) Beef Tacos, Ranch (13) Chili Relleno, Span- (14) Cheeseburgers, Saturday - 9:00am President: Phylis McGee Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson 2nd Vice President Beans, Mexi-Corn, Orange ish Rice, Pinto Beans, Baked Beans, Lettuce, Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller Rice Pudding Pineapple Tomato, Onion, Cherry Pastor Quartermaster ~ Rick Isom Chaplain: Linda Eddy Pie, Available Fruit FIRST Wednesday Mineral County V. F.W. Thursday Regional Area Transit BAPTIST Horseman’s (15) Baked Chicken, Bread (16) Hot Roast Beef, Mashed Available: Mon. - Fri. AUXILIARY Stuffing, Gravy, Peas & Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered 9am to 2:30pm CHURCH Association 2313 Onions, Salad, Berry Cup Beets, Applesauce 8th & O St. Hawthorne, NV •Exercise Class 10-11am Hawthorne, NV •Pinochle 12:45pm M-W-F 8th & C Streets Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm M-T-TH-F www.mcha-nv.org Fallon Trip: 945-3556 at the VFW Hall •Bingo 12:45pm Reno Trip: Feb. 21 Sunday School: 9:45am Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald Every Wed. President: Barbara Edington Morning Worship: 11:00am For Information Call Secretary: Dawn LeClaire Evening Worship: 6:00pm 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Treasurer: Anna Morgan MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU FOR FEBRUARY

Fortune-Eckley-Perry Mineral County Fortune-Eckley-Perry Monday Tuesday Wednesday Post No. 19 (13) Beef Stroganoff, (14) French Bread Pizza, (15) Pork Roast, Broccoli, V.F.W. V. F.W. Noodles, Squash, Orange Broccoli Salad, Sherbet, Salad, Corn Muffins, AMERICAN Auxiliary Spinach Salad, Whole Oatmeal Date Bars, Banana Cake Post 2668 LEGION Wheat Roll, Plums Chicken Noodle Soup Mina, NV Post 2668 Mina, NV Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Thursday LUNCH SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm the Legion Hall on E St. at 10:00 hours Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm (16) Salisbury Steak, each month Fallon Trip: Feb. 10 Executive Meetings Monthly at the VFW Hall Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30pm Post Commander: Harry Freeman Commander: Ken Carrothers President - Judy LaFountain Vegetable, Whole Wheat Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Secretary - Theora Janis Roll, Fruit Volunteers Needed Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Treasurer: Mary Freeman Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 Page 9

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 9 10 11 8 a.m. — Mammovan 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 10:30 p.m. — Brucite 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. — Rock- p.m. 7:30 — Serpent Bas- Lodge 42 ets Volleyball Hosts Smith ketball Hosts Smith Valley 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Valley 5:30 p.m. — Serpent 1:30-4 p.m. / 5:30-8 Basketball at Virginia City p.m. — Diabetes Work- shop 1-2 p.m. — Friends of the Library 6 p.m. — V.F.W Aux Post 2668 Mina 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:30 a.m. — Elks Break- 2 p.m. — WLWG at Library 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 12 p.m. — Co Op Ext. 1 p.m. — MCCTA’s 6 p.m. — Boys and Girls fast 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. — Book Club Are you Prepared and 1:30-4 p.m. / 5:30-8 spaghetti feed Rockets Volleyball Hosts 6 p.m. — American Legion protected p.m. — Diabetes Work- 6 p.m. — Bingo at Boys Coleville No 19 12 p.m. — Soroptomist shop and Girls Club 7 p.m. — V.F.W Aux 2313 5-7 p.m. — Mineral County 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. — Mineral County TV Horseman’s Association Rockets Volleyball at Smith Board Valley 6 p.m. — Victory Garden Club

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 5 p.m. — KARRS 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. — 12 p.m. — Co Op Ext. 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 9 a.m. — Hunter’s Educa- Rockets Volleyball at Smith Protect and Maintain your Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks tion Class Valley Brain Health 7th Annual VFW Wine 5:30 p.m. — Armed 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. — Tasting Party Forces Day meeting Rockets Volleyball Hosts Virginia City

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 p.m. — GID Walker Lake 6 p.m. — American Legion 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 1-2 p.m. — Friends of the 9 a.m. — Radio Tech Aux No 19 Valley Veterinary Click Library licensing in Fallon Mineral County TV 6 p.m. — V.F.W Aux Post 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Board 2668 Mina Lodge 42 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD MEMBER WANTED A vacancy exists on the Mineral County School District Board of Trust- The Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority Board ees to fill an unexpired term beginning January 2017. An applicant for is seeking letters of interest to fill one the position must be a qualified elector of Mineral County and reside “HOTEL REPRESENTATIVE” (or 2nd Motel Representative), Board member seat vacancy on the outside of the Community of Hawthorne. Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority Board Applications will be accepted at the Arlo K. Funk District Services •Applicants must be qualified electors of Mineral County. Center, 751 A Street Hawthorne, Nevada. Interested applicants are re- The board prefers that applicants be of the field of interest for the seat they want quested to submit a letter stating interest and reasons for applying for to represent but if no such qualified applicant applies then the Mineral County Commissioners may select from other qualified electors. this position to: If you are interested in serving as a member on this board, please submit a letter Mineral County School District expressing interest to the Board of Trustees Mineral County Clerk, PO Box 1450, Hawthorne, NV 89415; in person at 105 So. “A” Street, Hawthorne or e-mail to P.O. Box 1540 [email protected]. Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 DEADLINE for Letters of Application to be received is Thursday February 23, 2017 Attn: Walt Hackford at 5:00 PM.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ORDINANCE NO. 240A APN No.: 001-192-14 TS No.: NV-16-711716-JP BILL NO. 256 Order No.: 733-1600481 SUMMARY It is hereby affirmed that this document submitted for recording does not contain the PROVIDES FOR THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCES NUMBER 207A, BILL 223 BY CHANG- social security number of any person or persons. (Per NRS 239B.030). YOU ARE IN ING THE BASE ASSESSMENT RATE FOR MINERAL COUNTY LANDFILL OPERATIONS, DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC- EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, CLOSURE AND POST CLOSURE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF 3.24 YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST TITLE YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bid- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 207a, BILL 223 AS DEFINDED IN MINERAL der for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 3.24 BY ALTERING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE PETITION or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan as- OF MODIFICATION TO RATE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR MINERAL COUNTY LANDFILL OP- sociation, or savings association, or savings bank and authorized to do business in ERATIONS, EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, CLOSURE AND POST CLOSURE. this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT typewritten copies of the above numbered and covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum- entitled ordinance are available for inspection by all interested parties at the office of the County brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Clerk of Mineral County, Nevada, at his office in the Mineral County Courthouse, First and “A” Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada, and that the said ordinance was proposed by Commissioner Tip- under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses ton on the 4th day of January, 2017 and final action of adoption taken on the 1st day of February of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of 2017 by the following vote: Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT Vote: Ayes: Commissioners DUE. Trustor(s): THE TROY MADRASO TRUST UTD 4/10/2003, TROY MADRASO Recorded: 11/13/2006 as Instrument No. 140454 of Official Records in the office of the Garth Price Recorder of MINERAL County, Nevada; Date of Sale: 2/23/2017 at 11:00AM Place of Sale: At the Mineral County County Building located at 105 South A Street Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $24,840.00 The pur- Jerrie Tipton ported property address is: 123 W 3RD ST, HAWTHORNE, NV 89415 This property is sold as-is, lender is unable to validate the condition, defects or disclosure issues of said property and buyer waives the disclosure requirements under NRS 113.130 Chris Hegg by purchasing at this sale and signing the receipt of sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is Nayes: Commissioners shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Benefi- This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the 17th day of February, 2017. ciary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Mineral County Commissioners has caused this Ordi- through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in nance to be published by title only. which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder ’s right s against the real DATED this 1st day of February, 2017 A.D. property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TS No.: NV-16-711716-JP Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation Garth Price, Chairman 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Board of Mineral County Commissioners Sale Line: 702-382-2747 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp . IDSPub #0121173 1/26/2017 2/2/2017 2/9/2017 Chris Nepper, County Clerk Mineral County Independent-News The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 12

editorial New senator wants to shred Lawmakers First Amendment protection should repeal football evada’s newly elected U.S. various points in the speech process. senator, Catherine Cortez (Government could repress speech by Masto, has already taken up ‘attacking all levels of the production stadium the cudgel against the First and dissemination of ideas,’ for ‘effec- NAmendment previously wielded by her tive public communication requires the predecessor, Harry Reid. speaker to make use of the services of funding She put out a press release recently an- others’).” nouncing that she has joined with other The fact the expenditure is coming t is called bait and switch. congressional Democrats to reintroduce Thomas Mitchell from a group instead of an individual Lawmakers were summoned this a constitutional amendment that would Commentary does not negate the First Amendment past fall to Carson City and asked to overturn Supreme Court rulings that guarantee of the “freedom of expression pitch in $750 million toward financ- have held that it is a violation of the First Commission blocked the 2008 broadcast by prohibiting Congress from restricting Iing a $1.9 billion domed football stadium Amendment to restrict the amount of of “Hillary: The Movie,” which was criti- the press or the rights of individuals to that would house the Oakland Raiders money corporations, nonprofits, unions cal of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid. speak freely,” because it “also guarantees and the UNLV football program. and other groups may spend on political During the arguments in the case, the the right of citizens to assemble peace- The Raiders and the NFL would add campaigns and when they may spend it. Justice Department attorney defending ably and to petition their government.” $500 million to the pot and Las Vegas In its current incarnation it is being the law admitted the law also would An assembly is not just a crowd of casino and newspaper owner Sheldon called the Democracy for All Amend- censor books critical of candidates, people on the street, it is also an organi- Adelson’s family would tip in another ment. In previous years it bore the though newspapers and other media, zation. $650 million. unwieldy acronym DISCLOSE Act — most owned by large corporations, were Reid in one of this many diatribes on Since then Adelson has walked away Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting exempted from the law and may criti- the subject said: “But the flood of special from the deal, taking his money. He was Light on Spending in Elections. Reid cize, editorialize and endorse or oppose interest money into our American de- miffed at the fact the Raiders’ owner frequently took to the floor of the Senate candidates freely. Some corporations are mocracy is one of the greatest threats our never told him before hand about a pro- to pound the table for the amendment more equal than others. system of government has ever faced. posed lease agreement with the stadium and disparage the Koch brothers’ politi- Cortez Masto’s statement concluded, Let’s keep our elections from becoming authority that legislators created to han- cal spending as the embodiment of evil. “The Democracy for All Amendment re- speculative ventures for the wealthy and dle the “publicly owned” stadium. “The U.S. Constitution puts demo- turns the right to regulate elections to the put a stop to the hostile takeover of our The lease proposal envisions the cratic power in the hands of the Ameri- people by clarifying that Congress and democratic system by a couple of billion- Raiders paying $1 a year in rent, and the can people — not corporations or private the states can set reasonable regulations aire oil barons. It is time that we revive team owners pocketing all revenue from companies,” the press release quotes on campaign finance and distinguish our constituents’ faith in the electoral tickets, events, naming rights, etc., as Cortez Masto as saying. “Since the Cit- between individuals and corporations in system, and let them know that their well as having total control over the use izens United decision, big corporations the law.” voices are being heard.” of the stadium by UNLV and the Las have gained unprecedented influence The problem is that free speech is This implies the voters are too stupid Vegas Bowl. over elections and our country’s political not free if the incumbent government to hear an open and free-wheeling de- “In addition to being discouraged by process. I am proud to be a cosponsor of satrapy can curtail its dissemination. bate and not be influenced by the volume the surprise submission, I was deeply this legislation; it’s critical that we end Justice Anthony Kennedy explained or frequency of the message. disappointed for the disregard the unlimited corporate contributions if we this in his majority opinion in Citizens Lest we forget, in the 2016 presidential Raiders showed our community part- are going to have a democratic process United v. FEC: “As a ‘restriction on the election, Donald Trump was outspent ners, particularly UNLV, through the and government that will truly work for amount of money a person or group can by Hillary Clinton by two-to-one — $600 proposed agreement,” Adelson said in a all Americans.” spend on political communication dur- million to $1.2 billion. statement given to his Las Vegas news- In the 2010 Citizens United decision, a ing a campaign,’ that statute ‘necessarily Censorship is unAmerican and unnec- paper. 5-4 Supreme Court struck down the part reduces the quantity of expression by re- essary. Cortez Masto should abandon “It was certainly shocking to the of the McCain-Feingold campaign fi- stricting the number of issues discussed, this assault on free speech. Adelson family,” the statement also nance law that prohibited organizations the depth of their exploration, and the said. “We were not only excluded from such as Citizens United, a political action size of the audience reached.’ … Were Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada news- the proposed agreement; we weren’t committee, from expending funds for the Court to uphold these restrictions, paper columnist. You may email him at even aware of its existence. … It’s clear electioneering immediately prior to an the Government could repress speech [email protected]. He also blogs at the Raiders have decided their path for election. In this case the Federal Election by silencing certain voices at any of the http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. moving to Las Vegas does not include the Adelson family. So, regrettably, we will no longer be involved in any facet of the stadium discussion.” Mineral County It is high time lawmakers, now meet- independent-news ing in regular session, reconsider the letters to the editor state’s commitment of room tax money (USPS 350-760) to this harebrained, half-baked scheme Periodical Postage paid at Hawthorne, Nevada, post office to enrich billionaires. Dear Editor, kind people enough. God bless them Instead of sticking tourists with a 0.88 Published weekly at In December I was sent to Renown for all. percent hike in the room tax, lawmak- 420 Third St. a painful intestinal problem. I spent 12 I started back at Safeway on Jan. 26. It’s ers should let them keep that money Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 days there and had abdominal surgery great being back and see all my custom- to spend on food, drink and gambling, P.O. Box 1270 and got enough care until it was safe to ers and have gotten lots of hugs. which net nearly 10 times as much in tax 775-945-2414 Fax: 775-945-1270 send me home and take care of myself. This is a great place to live! revenue. email: [email protected] My friend Larry Osmonson drove me Thank all of you so much, Now, we are reticent to suggest that A member of home from the hospital. He had taken Phyllis Conger the proponents of this stadium deal are Nevada State Press Association care of my pets while I was gone. I was Hawthorne so Machiavellian as to have plotted this Mineral County Chamber of Commerce not able to do much of anything due to from the start, but … Publication day is designated as Thursday my restrictions. I learned the same area Dear Editor, Lawmakers should note that there (holidays included) to provide frequency of surgery at 32 years of age heals rapidly Donations of aluminum cans are still be- is no stadium price tag in the bill they of publication designated for legal notices at that age but not at 81 years of age. ing accepted to support the Armed Forces passed, and the stadium backers flatly required by federal, state and local Teresa Beeman did my grocery shop- Day Parade Flyover where we pay the fuel refused to consider capping public government entities. ping, picked up my mail and fed my pets for the civilian pilots who participate. The funding at 39 percent of the cost of Subscription rates outside and inside morning and late af- cans can be left by the Hawthorne Airport construction. It was $750 million or Mineral County: ternoon. My friends Kathy and Shannon building, 901 I Street or by the big barn at no deal. The cost of the stadium when 6 months $35 1 Year $40 who deliver papers everywhere took turns the corrals on N Street. The barn is about first proposed was a mere $1 billion. Outside County: doing my time at Safeway. These fantastic half way on the east side of the street and It ratcheted up from there. What is to 6 months $40 1 Year $55 people put the money they earned at Safe- the numbers 20, 21 and 22 are on the front stop the Raiders from building a $1 Staff way in an envelope and gave it to Heidi to of the barn or you can call 945-9286 and we billion stadium, tapping the taxpay- Publisher - Battle Born Media give to me so I would have grocery money. can come pick them up. Only aluminum ers for three-quarters of the tab and Chief Operating Officer Also I have a Time Traveler Angel who beverage cans are accepted – no other getting the state to make the estimated Kirk Kern - [email protected] left three envelopes for me and I won’t give types of aluminum can be used. Thank $900 million in road improvements General Manager the amount but it saved me from a totally you for your support. needed to access the stadium? Eric Dahlberg - [email protected] empty fridge and outside animal feedings. Betty Easley Besides, does UNLV really need a Office Manager I cannot thank all these wonderful, Hawthorne new football stadium, when it can’t Heidi Bunch - [email protected] fill the one it has? One that has ade- quate traffic access off a major freeway Errors and abundant parking. Why is there The liability of the Publisher on accounts of a need for a stadium on or near the error in, or omissions from, any advertise- ment will in no way exceed the amount of campus, when 93 percent of students the charge of space occupied by the items Public Notice live off campus? And never mind the in error, and then only for the first incorrect problems it might create for air traffic insertion. Request for Proposals into McCarran International Airport. POSTMASTER: A stadium is a liability, not an asset. It Send address changes to is an insatiable maw that swallows tax Independent-News Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs money in perpetuity. P.O. Box 1270 The Kingdome in Seattle was repaired Hawthorne, NV 89415 Nevadaworks is issuing Requests for Proposals in 1994, costing more than $50 million in 20-year bonds, which were paid off in for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth 2015. The stadium was imploded in 2000. Renovate Sam Boyd Stadium if that is Programs. These RFPs may be downloaded at needed and forget this domed stadium www.nevadaworks.com. boondoggle. If Adelson can take a hike, so can the state. — TM Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Feb. 9, 2017 Page 13 picture of the week

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Mineral County High basketball around the state Associated Press than a foot of new snow in the Sierra teams both pick up 2 wins Nevada, unleashed heavy rain that trig- gered flooding and mudslides in the MCIN Staff and Virginia City this weekend to close Nevada lawmakers seek to valleys around Reno and Carson City, out the regular season. increase hourly minimum wage and pushed potentially damaging winds to $11 across much of western Nevada. Boys Girls CARSON CITY — Democratic state The National Weather Service issued The first place Mineral County High The Lady Serpents moved to 11-2 in lawmakers are proposing Nevada work- avalanche, flooding and high wind warn- boys basketball team moved to 12-0 in conference and remain just one game ers earning the hourly minimum wage ings up and down the eastern front of the league play after a pair of wins over the out of first place after a 63-41 win over get a raise each of the next five years. mountains. weekend. Whittell and a 69-37 win over Coleville. Senate Bill 106 would increase the wage A 147-mph wind gust was reported The Serpents knocked off both Whit- Taylor McFalls finished with a game floor by 75 cents each year until employ- over the ridgetop at Alpine Meadows tell and Coleville for the second time this high 18 points in the win over the War- ers who offer health insurance pay work- southwest of Tahoe. season, and now hold a commanding riors while Hailey Lahre added 15. The ers at least $11 an hour and those who do Classes were delayed two hours at two game lead in the 1A West conference pair were at it again the next day as Mc- not offer it pay $12 an hour. some schools around Lake Tahoe, where standings. Falls scored 20 and Lahre 19 against the Nevada currently mandates most more than a foot of snow was reported at Friday night’s 46-38 home win over Wolves. Tiera McFalls was also in dou- workers receive a minimum $7.25 an ski resorts. Mount Rose resort southwest second place Whittell and Saturday’s ble figures with 14 while Breanna Valen- hour with health insurance or $8.25 an of Reno received 20 inches of new snow 68-17 victory at Coleville locked up the tine chipped in 10. hour without that benefit. over a 24-hour period, the weather ser- top seed in the regional tournament for The Lady Serpents also finish the reg- It is tied to the cost of living and federal vice said. the Serpents later this month. Mineral ular season at Smith Valley and Virginia minimum wage, but it has not increased There were no immediate reports of in- County will now travel to Smith Valley City on Friday and Saturday. since 2010. juries or serious property damage. Democratic Sen. Kelvin Atkinson of Tire chain controls were lifted early Tues- North Las Vegas introduced the bill day on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit, Tuesday on behalf of the Senate Com- but a rock slide temporarily closed part of mittee on Commerce, Labor and Energy. the highway near the California-Nevada hoop shoot winner Democrats control the Legislature this line. The Mount Rose Highway between year and are prioritizing wage increases. Reno and Tahoe remained closed. In Carson City, heavy rain flooded Sierra storm packs triple streets and caused a mudslide that closed threat _ avalanches, floods, temporarily southbound U.S. Highway winds 395 at the U.S. 50 on-ramp. A mudslide RENO — A major storm packing a blocked part of Highway 89 in California triple threat Tuesday dumped more north of Reno.

Free radon test kits available at Mineral County Extension office The University of Nevada Cooperative the EPA action level. But in Mineral Extension’s Radon Education Program County, 41 percent of tested homes had is offering free radon test kits to Neva- elevated concentrations. Hawthorne has dans. Free test kits are available at the a higher radon potential of 44 percent. Mineral County Cooperative Extension In support of Cooperative Extension’s office, 205 South A St., in Hawthorne, radon education efforts, the Mineral through the end of February. County Commissioners signed a proc- Radon is a naturally occurring, radio- lamation in December recognizing Janu- active gas that is colorless, odorless and ary as National Radon Action Month. tasteless. It comes from the ground and According to experts, living in a home can accumulate in homes, raising the with radon concentrations at the action risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environ- level poses as much risk of developing mental Protection Agency (EPA) esti- lung cancer as smoking about half a mates 21,000 Americans die each year pack of cigarettes a day. Courtesy photo from radon-caused lung cancer, killing The risk of radon-caused lung cancer Raylynn Johnson placed first in the district championship for the annual Elks more people than secondhand smoke, can be reduced. A simple three-day test Hoop Shoot. She will represent Hawthorne in the state finals here in Hawthorne drunk driving, falls in the home, drown- can determine if a house has a radon on Feb. 11. Joe Settergren-Davis also placed first in his age group. Shown with ing or house fires. problem, and winter is an ideal time to Raylynn are Hawthorne Elks Exaulted Ruler Kent Wofford, Past Exalted Ruler In Nevada, one in four homes tested test a home for radon. If radon problems Steve McBride and Ken Curto and Past Exalted Ruler Central District Chairman. show radon concentrations at or above are found, they can be fixed.