Court Rules in Favor of Walker Lake

Hawthorne The Week of May 24, 2018 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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mineral county | 7 opinion | 14 Primary election candidate questions How will energy choice affect rural Nevadans? patriotic pride restoration Court rules in favor of Walker Lake

By Heidi Bunch MCIN Staff

In a join press release received in the early afternoon of May 22, Mineral County and Walker Lake Working Group informed the Independent-News that the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Walker Lake and the Walker River Paiute Tribe. Mineral County District At- torney Sean Rowe explained: The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir- Vic Trujillo/Special to MCIN cuit, which presides over fed- Lt. Col. Scott Bishop leads the Big Flag down Main Street to Veterans Park in Hawthorne as residents and volunteers follow closely eral cases in Nevada and eight behind carrying the flag. The annual tradition is the final touch of the Armed Forces Day parade that took place Saturday afternoon. other western states, issued a “Thank you to those who traveled near and far to help Hawthorne continue to support the Armed Forces, during the third weekend set of related rulings today on in May,” the Armed Forces Committee said. “This is a great time for family to reunite and friends to reconnect. Our parade was one issues of crucial importance to of the largest in years, thanks to the help of our committee as well as vendors who came to town to help feed us and allow us to Walker Lake and the Walker shop. The Armed Forces Day Committee truly loves this holiday and hopes to continue to keep this tradition alive.” For more photos River basin. Among the Ninth from the parade and weekend, see pages 4-5. Circuit’s rulings, which over- turned three decisions of U.S. District Judge Robert Jones, the court held that Mineral County has standing to pursue community its Public Trust claim to restore Walker Lake and ordered that federally funded Walker Lake restoration efforts can move Elementary students perform annual AFD program forward without further delay. The court identified the mer- By Sheri Samson Continuing with these memo- its of the Public Trust claim MCIN Correspondent rized and well-rehearsed choral to the Nevada Supreme Court numbers, the third-grade class for determination because the When the students from performed Hero in this Place, application of the Public Trust Hawthorne Elementary School then the fourth-grade students Doctrine involves a question came together for their tradi- gave a rousing rendition of The of Nevada state law. In additional patriotic program, a guar- Army Keeps Rolling Along. tion, the Ninth Circuit reversed antee of smiles, parents with The fifth graders divided up, Judge Jones’s dismissal of the cameras and children dressed with one group singing the Ma- Walker River Paiute Tribe’s in their best red, white and blue rine Hymn; a fifth and sixth- claims for previously unrec- attire was on the agenda. grade combo group singing the ognized water rights, holding With presentations from old standard Yankee Doodle that the Tribe could pursue classes that ranged from pre- and the sixth-graders bringing those claims in court rather schoolers to sixth graders, a pa- a touching song entitled, An than being dismissed without triotic theme of America’s pride American Soldier. being addressed. filled the gym, as each class took The grand finale was a heart- “All people who cherish to the risers to perform. felt performance of God Bless Walker Lake and value the long This Land is Your Land was the USA, presented by all term health of Nevada’s pre- sung by the preschool class, grades. cious water resources should then the kindergarteners Principal Stephanie Keuhey celebrate the Court of Appeals’ brought their rendition of You’re recognized all the hard work decision today,” declared Glenn a Grand Old Flag. First-grade given by her staff and every Bunch, President of the Walker students sang all the verses of teacher, as this year’s presenta- Lake Working Group. “We have Home Means Nevada, with the tion was another shining per- Sheri Samson been fighting for decades to pro- second-grade class proudly pre- formance of pride from the HES Hawthorne Elementary School third grade students sing during tect and restore Walker Lake – a senting the Navy Song. students. their patriotic program last week. unique and beautiful environ- mental, recreational and economic resource for not just local communities, but for the State of afd weekend Nevada and the entire nation,” Bunch added. “We believe there can be no serious doubt that the Public Tour of historic Sixth Street School Trust Doctrine under Nevada law requires the restoration and brings back memories for many protection of minimum flows from the Walker River system By Sheri Samson each room were reproduced class pictures into Walker Lake sufficient to MCIN Correspondent in black and white. These tiled sheets of maintain a basic state of ecolog- school pictures displayed the teachers, ad- ical health in the Lake, and look As Chandra McConnell wandered ministrators and students who were once forward to getting a final resolu- into the historic Sixth Street Elementary schooled within the facility. Ink pens were tion of that fundamental ques- School, which was open for tours during made available for the public to write in tion from the Nevada Supreme the festivities of Armed Forces Day, she the names of those they recognized, some Court,” said Simeon Hersk- admitted the memories of being taught in sadly noting the death date of a classmate ovits, of Advocates for Com- those rooms “seemed like ages ago”. shown in a picture. munity and Environment, the Sheri Samson The 1936 structure had remained un- Strolling through the building, visitors attorneys for Mineral County Chandra McConnell points to her kindergar- used for many years but was open for could be overheard reminiscing about fel- and the Walker Lake Working ten picture during a tour of the historic Sixth tours by Mineral County Search and Res- Street School over Armed Forces weekend. cue team members. 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Memorial Day Ceremony for women age 40 and older; however, Pre-Kindergarten set for Monday screenings will be provided to those younger than 40 that have a physician John Franklin Shain VFW Post 2313 referral. The mammovan will be mak- Hawthorne Elementary will be conducting its annual Memorial ing a stop in Hawthorne this Thursday Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28 at and Friday. Women wanting to take ad- School Veterans Memorial Park in Hawthorne vantage of this valuable service should at 11 a.m. call 1-877-581-6266 to make an appoint- 2018-2019 School Year They cordially invite the public to be ment. their guests at this solemn ceremony. The Mammovan will be located at Mt. There will be guest speakers, a special Grant General Hospital, 200 S. A Street ceremony and a rifle and bugle tribute on Thursday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:40 to all of our American Service Men and p.m. and Friday, May 25 from 8 a.m. – Women who gave their lives in service 3:40 p.m. to our great nation. We will also read The Mammovan accepts most insur- the names of Mineral County Veterans ance plans, Medicaid and Medicare. Highlights & Qualifications: whose names are engraved on the me-  Incoming students must turn 4 years old by September 30th and morial stones, who made the ultimate not be age-eligible for kindergarten. sacrifice During World War I, World MCHS academic awards  4 days a week (M-Th-6.25 hours per day) War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and ceremony tuesday the Global War on Terror, in a bell ring-  3 year olds must turn 3 by September 30th and meet additional requirements ing ceremony. A celebration of the academic ac-  All children eligible to apply (must have completed Please join them as they recognize and complishments of the MCHS graduat- application) honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Plenty ing class of 2018 will be held on Tues-  Parent participation required of seating will be available. day, May 29 at 6 p.m.at the high school gym. ~ motor skills ~ art ~ reading ~ language & literacy ~ science ~ social/emotional skills The Baccalaureate ceremony and ~ math ~ recess ~ rest time ~ lunch ~ Mammovan Stopping in convocation will feature presentations Hawthorne of local and regional scholarships. A reception will follow immediately after Applications Available Now The goal of Nevada Health Centers’ the presentations hosted by Chapter M Mammovan is to make mammography P.E.O. a local philanthropic educational CONTACT US AT services accessible and convenient for organization. For further information women by visiting locations across Ne- contact Kathy Trujillo or John Gavin at 775-945-1000 or 301 W. 9th Street vada. These screenings are primarily the high school, 945-3332.

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Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 P age 3 afd weekend Walker Lake High Desert Juried Art Show winners Talent show a crowd pleaser By Sheri Samson MCIN Staff MIXED MEDIA MCIN Correspondent First – Souled Out “Mona Lisa” The 58th Walker Lake High Desert Juried Second – John George “Meadow Lark” Third – Melvin Brown “It’s the Beatles” During a week-long period of events Art Show was held over Armed Forces celebrating Armed Forces, the Mineral weekend at Souled Out Wellness Center in Honorable Mention – John George Hawthorne. “Picket Fence” County Park and Recreation Depart- Featuring works in all mediums by local ment along with the Armed Forces Day known and some unknown artists allowed MIXED MEDIA – 3D Committee presented The Gallant Tal- for visitors to get out of the wind and enjoy First – Souled Out “Fairy Garden” ent Show. The show proved to be high many pieces of art. Second – Joan Haak “Nautical Tresures” on everyone’s list as the USO/Conven- The following have been selected as Third – Souled Out “Blue Orb” winners at this year’s event. Honorable Mention – Willow Phillips tion Center quickly filled with excited “Flight” audience members ready to support COLOR PHOTO this year’s 15 performers. The theme of First – Christian Beer “Bolivia Canyon, MIXED MEDIA – YOUTH “Be Brave and Entertain” proved to be NV” First – Dawson Hegg “Colorfull Cabins” appropriate, as every talent brought Second – Vic Trujillo “Muskrat” Best of Show – Vryle Sanchez “Beauty” their own unique style to the competi- Third – Rio DeMars “Ram” Honorable Mention – Kathy Trujillo DRAWINGS tion. “Happy Birthday to Me” First – Gary Funk “Descending Cougar” As the talent show followed a third- Second – Reo DeMars “Cardinal” year tradition, categories of perform- BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO Third – Diego Pittman “Addication” ers were arranged into three main sec- First – Souled Out “Reflections” Honorable Mention – Gary Funk “Ram IV” tions. The elementary-aged performers Second – Souled Out “Gothe Church” brought out singers, choreography rou- Third – Souled Out “Light House” WATER MEDIA tines and a dueling piano solo of the clas- Honorable Mention – Christian Beer First – Willow Phillips “One for Perry” Sheri Samson “Bodie Truck” sic song, Heart and Soul. Second – Judith Joseph “Daisy Hill” Contestant Terry Rideout took home Third – Judith Joseph “Kate’s Parlor” Six-year old Blayne Donahue won first CRAFTS Honorable Mention – Linda Young “Fall place as he bravely sang Believer, from second place after he sang a heartfelt First – Sue Banks “Elks in Mist” Time” the Imagine Dragons. Piano talents, rendition of The Battle of the Green Second – Della Young “Star” Sean Ethridge and Eli Owens, brought Berets. Third – Wayne Larson “Horse Country” OIL Honorable Mention – Sue Banks “Camp First – Don Banfield “Mountain Shadow” home a second-place win, as the trio ers” Second – Linda Young “Forest Sunset” Partway, consisting of Aurora Martin, on vocals received top award for their Best of Show – JoAnn George “Moon Third – Don Banfield “Beauty Walks” Shannon Straw and Katelyn Bradt, were rock number entitled My Own Worst Light Tigers” Honorable Mention – Chris Hegg “Ma awarded third place. Enemy. Second place was a moving mil- sonic in the Fall” In the Junior/High School Category, Ty itary tribute of The Ballad of the Green Inlow celebrated his first-place win by Berets, performed with a snare drum singing and rapping an emotional, an- by Terry Rideout. An Italian Operetta ti-suicide song. Braedyn Barton shared called Nina, was skillfully sang by third his solo work by singing This Town, place winner, Amanda Petersen, who Supreme Court has been called on to bringing him a second-place win, while had also presented the National An- L ake finally resolve the issue of how the sisters Caitlyn and Ashley Rogers pulled them at the start of the evening’s festiv- Public Trust Doctrine protects Walker the third-place win as they presented a ities. continued from Page 1 lake in particular and Nevada’s scarce candid musical number from the recent The local VFW Color Guard were water resources generally. Further, the movie Greatest Showman. on hand to begin the evening with the Group. “The Ninth Circuit’s rulings on Walker River Paiute Tribe will have Following several special numbers by presentation of the American flag, fol- all of the interrelated issues in this case the opportunity to have its claim for the three Master of Ceremonies, the vis- lowed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Spe- only strengthen our confidence that Ne- additional water rights heard in court, iting house band called “LOM” (Love of cial thanks were given to the five judges: vada law requires Walker Lake’s long rather than dismissed without any Music), brought an added entertainment School Counselor, John Gavin; Dream term health be protected,” Herskovits hearing. to the evening fun. Team President, Breanna Hatfield; Se- observed. Walker Lake Working Group has been Each of this year’s Adult Perform- nior Student, Cade Horn; Hawthorne As a result of the Ninth Circuit’s rul- fighting for the preservation of the lake ers took to the stage in a well-rounded Elementary School Secretary, Ann Kee ings, permanent transfers and tempo- since November of 1991. The group meets display of varying musical talents. The and last year’s Talent Show winner, Liz rary leases of water rights to Walker on the second Monday of each month at local teen band called HTGB (Haw- Rogers. This year’s Pageant winners Lake now can move forward under 2 p.m. at the Mineral County Library in thorne Town Garage Band) featuring assisted with the award presentations, the federally funded Walker Basin Hawthorne and everyone is welcome to Sean McPeak on drums, Jesus Navarjo which included a plaque and monetary Restoration Program and the Nevada join. on electric guitar and Joseph Bandoni winnings. TOM FRANSWAY FOR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 12 I am a life-long Nevadan with a strong commitment to its land and people. I have 49 years of public service: 23 years as a Winnemucca rural fi reman, 18 years as a Hum- boldt County commissioner and eight years as a member of the Nevada Department of Transportation Board of Directors. My work ethic and my ability to build consensus are well known throughout the state. I have served on several local, state and federal boards and commissions. Locally I have sat on numerous community boards governing emergency management, the hospital, economic development and fair and recreation. I have also served on several state and national boards associated with public lands issues: the Nevada Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties and two terms as a member of the Nevada Interim Legislative Committee on Public Lands. While serving in those capacities I promoted mining, ranching and recreation inter- ests by supporting the multiple use concept through open access, proper management and sensible regulation. I fought against over-regulation contrary to the Taylor Grazing Act, the Mining Law of 1872, the Surface Disturbance Clause 3809 and the right to access public lands through the mapping of the RS2477 road system. As a fi scal conservative I am dedicated to a balanced budget crafted through a policy of controlled spending and a reasonable tax structure. Revenue should not be adjusted to accommodate over-spending. For far too long the Nevada legislature has been polarized by ideological differences that have obstructed the goal of accom- plishing the people’s business. I will work to restore civil discourse in Carson City. I am not running to make a statement, I am running to make a difference. Public safety is government’s number one responsibility. I will enthusiastically support victims’ rights legislation. Your constitutional right to bear arms shall not be infringed upon. The second amendment guarantees it. I will defend it. Water resources are Nevada’s life blood. I will continue to oppose the inter-basin transfer of water for municipal use out of the region. If uncontrolled growth continues our water resources will be depleted and the quality of life that is unique to rural Nevada will become a distant memory. I will promote legislation to protect Nevada’s agriculture economy and lessen the threat from unconcerned urban special inter- ests. Northern Nevada’s water resources need sound management to sustain a healthy ecosystem. I will make it a top priority. I take the public trust seriously. My experience qualifi es me to serve you in the state assembly. I ask for your support. Pd. Pol. Adv. P age 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 2018 Armed Forces Day

Vic Trujillo photos/Special to MCIN Sights from the annual 68th Armed Forces Day parade and festivities in Hawthorne. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 P age 5 2018 Armed Forces Day

armed forces day parade winners

Corol Guard - Youth 1st Place: Civil Air Patrol 2nd Place: Fallon Division / Carson Division USNSC

Color Guard - Adult 1st Place: NAS Fallon Honor Guard 2nd Place: Marine Corp League High Desert Detachment

VFW 1st Place: VFW Post 6825 All Indian Post Schurz 2nd Place: VFW National Asst. Adj. Gen. J Muckelbauer and Nevada VFW Auxiliary State President Carol Webster

Float Division - Commercial 1st Place: El Capitan 2nd Place: Mt. Grant General Hospital

Float Division - Government 1st Place: SOC, LLC 2nd Place: Hawthorne Army Depot

Youth Division - Sports Organization 1st Place: Sagebrush Pop Warner 2nd Place: Hawthorne Little League

Youth Division - Organization 1st Place: Boys & Girls Club - Mineral County Unit

Classic Car Division 1st Place: Antique Automobile Club of America 2nd Place: Mineral County “Motorheads”

Horse Division 1st Place: Melissa Frenier and Melissa Smith 2nd Place: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Mules

Horse Division - Youth / Royalty 1st Place: Fallon Horseman’s Association P age 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 Local deputy earns POST diploma

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A graduation ceremony for 28 peace officers who completed POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) was conducted Wednesday at the Stewart Facil- ity in Carson City. The Nevada POST Basic Law En- forcement Academy Graduation class 2018-01 included 26 Category I peace officers and two Category II peace officers from various law enforcement depart- ments to include sheriff, juvenile probation, city police, state agencies and tribal. Courtesy photo Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini, PEO Sisterhood Chapter M members celebrated the organization’s 70th anniver- a 45-year veteran in law enforcement, sary April 28 in Hawthorne. delivered the keynote address, while ca- Courtesy photo det Jason S. Woodruff, an agent with the Mineral County Sheriff Randy Adams, Nevada Gaming Control Board, deliv- left, presents deputy Ray Gulcyn- ered the student speech on the academy ski his diploma that he earned after PEO Sisterhood Chapter M class. completing Peace Officer Standards Among the graduates are Mineral Training. County deputy Ray Gulcynski. observes 70th Anniversary According to the Nevada Commis- sion on Peace Officer Standards and and functions of a peace officer. Submitted Chapter has successfully helped several Training, the POST academy is Ne- Classroom instruction focuses on young women secure grants through the vada’s only residential academy that topics such as court security, counter Members of PEO Sisterhood Chapter Program for Continuing Education. Dr. trains Category I, II and III peace offi- terrorism, weapons of mass destruc- M observed its 70th Anniversary with a Mari Bray, daughter of Anita and Wil- cers. The academy runs concurrently tion and numerous sessions of sce- tea at the home of Sharon Lightfoot, Sat- liam Bray, was one of the first five grad- with Category I peace officers staying nario-based training. In addition to urday, April 28. The hostess provided uate students to receive a $5,000 Scholar for 17 weeks, Category II peace offi- classroom instruction, the academy a lovely array of sandwiches, pastries Award, which she used to do research cers 10 weeks and Category III peace administers three physical fitness tests and fruit on beautifully decorated ta- at Yale University. The Scholar Awards officers for eight weeks. During their to cadets. All cadets also participate bles. The tea was attended by Dorothy program now sponsors 90 graduate stu- time at POST, cadets learn about law in the basic boxing program as part Myers; Maxine Wilding; Sharon Light- dents each year for $15,000. and legal procedures, patrol operations of their physical fitness improvement foot; Christina Boyles; Norma MacBeth; The PEO Sisterhood is first a phil- and investigations, performance skill program. Laura Fuller; Lynda Miller; Nadine anthropic educational organization, Smith and Mary Lou Cornella. but also enjoys a calendar of social and Chapter M was organized April 24, fundraising events. The Sisterhood 1948, at the Officer’s Club on the Naval owns and operates Cottey College in Ammunition Depot by State Organizer Nevada, Missouri. Cottey is a fully ac- Nellie Bails assisted by members of credited four year independent liberal afd in Afghanistan Chapter D, Fallon, Nevada. arts and sciences college for women Courtesy photo The Hawthorne chapter has had the offering baccalaureate and associate PFC Col- distinction of having four members serve degrees. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is pas- lin Sanford as Nevada State Chapter president over sionate about its mission: “Promoting the years: Norma Jean Best, Doris Selbig, educational opportunities for women. and friends Anita Bray, and Glenda Peterson. We Our Sisterhood proudly makes a dif- celebrat- have sponsored five young women who ference in women’s lives with six phi- ing Armed graduated from Cottey College in Ne- lanthropies that include Cottey College vada, Mo.: Nancy (Turner) Brown; Kris- and five programs that provide higher Forces ten (DeBolt) Peterson; Courtney (White) educational assistance: P.E.O. Educa- weekend in Oberhansli; Dawn (Miller) McIntosh, tional Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Afghanistan. and Jennifer Lee. Chapter M has assisted Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Pro- young women secure financing to attain gram for Continuing Education, P.E.O. Son of Shalei college educations through the PEO Ed- Scholar Awards and P.E.O. STAR Sanford of ucational Loan Fund. In addition, our Scholarship.” Hawthorne.

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School Board Trustee others within the constraints of a budget. lenges facing the Assessor’s office is ap- to working with them. propriate staffing and training. It is not As the County is in the middle of Why do you What do you feel are the a reflection of the current office staff but transitioning to completely new soft- want to be a biggest issues facing the a lack of training and oversight by the ware systems for the entire County, school district in Mineral Mineral County previous Assessor. Another struggle is I’m certain my advanced computer School Board County? Trustee? going to be regaining the confidence and skills will also ease this challenge. The The biggest issue in the district is the lack trust of the citizens of Mineral County. Recorder-Auditor also takes care of a I am currently on of funding for our youth’s education. This Again I feel that with my experience and variety of additional duties with the the school board is not only an issue here in Mineral County, ability to quickly become certified I will most challenging being the head of and running for but across the nation. Many initiatives have be able to work with the staff to help get Personnel (Human Resources) for the re-election in hopes been proposed to increase funding nation- them and the office where they need to County. Having the experience to rou- of helping give our ally. I feel we can find additional grants to be. tinely deal with a variety of personnel- kids the educa- Keith Neville do necessary facility upgrades. This would type issues is also something I have di- tion they deserve. I allow us to allocate more funding to re- rect training and experience in, being would like to continue that effort for an- cruitment and retention of qualified teach- a past and current County supervisor/ other four years as education is always ers. Many people say teachers are overpaid employee. changing and our board should have and with this, I whole heartedly disagree. Mineral County I’ve seen first-hand the challenges of experienced members. I believe that my Teachers spend more time with our chil- Recorder-Auditor this office and honestly feel I can con- more than forty years of educational dren, Monday through Thursday, than we tribute toward the transition of this office background give me the knowledge to do as parents and to invest in our children’s Why do you more effectively than any other candi- effectively serve our kids as I believe education we need to invest in the people want to be the date. that students should always come first. who teach and mentor them. Mineral County Recorder-Audi- I have completed the Certified Public tor? Official program and have learned that education has many new intricate parts As Clerk-Trea- and changes daily and I plan to use that Mineral COUNTY ASSESSOR surer for 8 years Why do you training to help make our schools the from 2007 to want to be the Mineral County best they can be. Why do you 2014, I worked want to be the Recorder-Audi- directly with Cherrie George tor? What do you feel are the big- Mineral County Assessor? current Record- gest issues facing the school er-Auditor (Chris- I have always had district in Mineral County? I believe that tine Hoferer) and her staff in various the desire to run There are many issues that can affect with my 12 years’ capacities. As the two offices function for public office, to our students in Mineral County. One experience as com- as a financial check and balance sys- participate in local issue is updating the many old build- missioner I have tem, we ensured transactions and ac- government. This Cindy Nixon ings that need to be upgraded, repaired the necessary counts were accurate, balanced, and office is one which and changed to give our students a safe, training and qual- Jerrie Tipton transparent. has many aspects warm, learning environment. School se- ifications to effec- I have prepared and managed large to it, all of which require working with curity and safety are priorities that must tively manage the budgets; and, having worked in a su- people, be it county government employ- be dealt with in all schools. people, finances and time needed to pervisory capacity for over 15 years, I’m ees, or the residents and stake holders of Another issue is new laws and regula- address the systemic issues in that also familiar with human resources/ Mineral County. I want everyone resid- tions that require different ways to help department. labor laws, which is another responsi- ing in our county, as well as those seek- our kids learn. With every new law and bility of this office. I am confident that ing to locate themselves or their business educational change comes new training What do you feel are the big- I will quickly learn other duties of this here to Mineral County, to have a posi- for all staff. The laws are mandated but gest issues facing the assessor office, such as recording official -docu tive experience in conducting whatever position in Mineral County? do not always come with ways to fund the ments. business they need to address. In this training. I believe the issues are twofold. One Every elected office requires the newly office I will be given the opportunity to Another problem is recruiting, hiring, area is training and required certifica- elected official to learn many duties and help people, go the extra mile to insure and retaining new teachers. With teacher tions for every member in the office -in responsibilities when assuming office that when they walk out of my office’s shortages and low pay all districts com- cluding training in the use of necessary for the first time. Because of my positive door, they know they’ve had that posi- pete for the same teachers just out of col- computer software for an efficient de- working relationship with the Record- tive experience. I am a sincere believer lege. State funding is so low that a teacher partment. The other is to restore the con- er-Auditor’s staff, and experience in the that our government, local and all the with a spouse and two children can’t af- fidence of the folks in the county, and in ways our local government operates, I way up to the Federal level, is the best on ford medical insurance for the family. the state government, in the integrity and believe there will be a much smoother Earth, that it works. It works because dependability of the department. and less time-consuming transition if I when those who are elected to office, are am elected. held accountable by themselves as well A more direct answer to this question as by those who elect them, you then Why do you is simply… I have the knowledge, expe- have a smooth working government, for want to be a Why do you rience, and am committed to Mineral the people and by the people. I want to Mineral County want to be the County government and the people of be part of that. School Board Mineral County Trustee? Assessor? Mineral County. I am enthusiastic and willing to do what is necessary to ensure What do you feel are the It would be an I want to be the the office continues to run in an efficient biggest issues facing the Recorder-Auditor position in honor to be elected Mineral County manner. Mineral County? to the Mineral Assessor because County School the citizens of Min- What do you feel are the big- I believe one of the biggest issues Board as a Trustee David Ziegler eral County deserve gest issues facing the Record- facing the Recorder-Auditor is of er-Auditor position in Mineral to help the district more. They deserve Janeen Clark County? course that of managing the County’s make the changes that are needed to as- to know that the budget. I believe it is important to keep sure the children of this county get the Assessor is always I believe one of the bigger challenges all offices and elements of the county quality education they deserve. I cur- available to them and that the properties of the Recorder-Auditor’s office is the entity always updated on where they rently have three children attending Min- in our county are being valued consis- preparation of the County budgets stand in their budget. I believe Re- eral County Schools and because of this, tently and correctly every time. I believe for the Board of Commissioners each corder-Auditor has to sometimes if I have always had a sense of civic duty with my prior experience in the office as year. From my experience as a previ- not often, take that tough stand on to make it a better community for them. well as my being able to be get my ap- ous Clerk-Treasurer, the preparation financial limitations which may lead I have shown dedication through volun- praising certification it will make the and educating of individual Commis- to the justification of tough decisions, teering most of my adult life to serving transition seamless and I’ll be able to re- sioners about the budgetary process in short, holding a major role in the the citizens of Mineral County as a Fire- turn the office to the standards that the as new officials change periodically, county’s realization of operating in a fighter/EMT. I feel that I bring a different citizens of Mineral County deserve and I’ve seen first-hand this challenge for sound financial manner. I would also vantage point to the board through my were accustomed to receiving. the current Recorder-Auditor. Having rate Human Resources as vitally im- extensive experience with my volunteer a staff with strong backgrounds and portant. And very important as well services. I am currently a professional What do you feel are the big- experience is key to running this of- is that the county’s financial records educator with SOC as a Training & De- gest issues facing the assessor fice and currently, there is a wonder- and the many various important doc- position in Mineral County? velopment Specialist and feel this gives ful, knowledgeable, and thoroughly uments be always current and ready me the point of view of having to teach In my opinion one of the major chal- cross-trained staff and I look forward for public review. A Name You Know HELP WANTED Mt. Grant General Hospital 200 South A Street, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415 Contact: Jonalee Roberts, Human Resources Phone: 775-945-2461 FAX: 775-945-0732 Mt. Grant General Hospital is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundry Aide Duties include cleaning of Acute Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility interior throughout including patient rooms, appliances, and laundry. Applicants must be dependable; multi-task oriented and must be able to abide by the cleaning procedures and policies. —Minimum qualifications are any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and ability such as: •High School Diploma or its equivalency AND •Per NRS 449 and NRS 200.5091, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and federal background checks. •Experience in housekeeping and/or laundry preferred. •Experience in floor stripping and waxing preferred. Full-time employees are eligible for great benefits including first day medical, dental, H H H vision, and life insurance, PERS retirement, 11 paid holidays and annual accrual of Taking Action Getting Results for Mineral County 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave. HFamily Oriented HWorking for and with the CommunityH Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled. Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www. mtgrantgenhospital.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard Vote for Republican Candidate Barb Owens or mail to: Mt. Grant General Hospital, ATTN: Jonalee Roberts, P.O. Box 1510, County Commissioner Seat C Hawthorne, NV 89415. Pd. Pol. Adv. EO/ADA Employer P age 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 letters to the editor arrest record

Dear Editor, an obvious, blatant bias that rejects blue The following people were arrested May 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- I appreciate the postcard that I recently and tan and green... and the wording in- in Mineral County on or after May 13 fice for open/gross lewdness, first. Bail received from you reminding me that my dicates violence and hate speech! It’s a and were in jail on Monday at or after set at $5,000 bond/cash. subscription to your weekly paper will shameful display!” about 8 a.m. All charges against them • Marcus O. Leyva, Jr. was arrested on soon run out. The reporter then turned to the Conser- are misdemeanors unless otherwise May 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- When I purchased the Lucky J over vative talk show host and asked the same noted. All are innocent until proven fice for arrest warrant, probation viola- 16 years ago, I never expected my con- question. Her answer: “A fire truck.” guilty in court. Names and charges ap- tor on su…; resist public officer and false nection with Hawthorne would last this ‘Nough said! pear as they have been received from statement to/obstruct public officer. No long. As a senior retiree, I just wanted Jeff Barrow the sheriff’s office. bail. a business of my own to keep my mind Mina • Cristofer Carmona was arrested on • Carlos P. Orozco was arrested on May alert at age 74. May 17 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- 19 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for As I approach the 90th year of my stay Dear Editor, fice for possess <= one oz. marijuana, nonresident drive when privilege sus- on this planet, I can truthfully say that Plans are now in the works, to soon be- (first); possess schedule I, II, III, IV con- pended/revoked/cancelled and driver the trials and tribulations of owing a gin training for a Sept. 11, 2018 swim at- trolled substance (first/second) and use/ disobey peace officer. Bail set at $1,140 business over 400 miles from your home tempt across Walker Lake in an effort to possess drug paraphernalia. Bail set at bond/cash. base have certainly kept me on my toes to raise funds for local veterans groups. $7,160 bond/cash. • Christopher A. Summerbell was ar- survive. Scott R. Hadley, a 63 year old former • Rockey A. Coffee was arrested on May rested on May 20 by Mineral County Your paper has kept me in touch with world record marathon swimmer and 17 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for Sheriff’s Office for open/gross lewdness, life I Hawthorne between visits – which inductee in the Museum of Sacramento trafficking schedule I controlled sub- first. Bail set at $5,000 bond/cash. have been few in recent years. The reg- History, is currently in the planning stance, FLNTRZPM/GHB, 4-14 grams. • Adam Valdez was arrested on May ular ads for Lucky J in your classified stages with former Olympic gold medal Bail set at $100,000. 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for section have enabled me to compete with winning swimmer Mike Burton, winner • Hector G. Juarez was arrested on May use/possess drug paraphernalia. Bail set others offering RV spaces. of the gold medal in the 1500 meter free- 18 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for at $1,140 bond/cash. My check to renew my subscription for style in both the 1968 Olympic games in civil custody for alcohol abuse endanger- • Adam Valdez was arrested on May another year is enclosed. Mexico City and the 1972 Olympic games ing self. No bail. 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for Keep up the good work. in Munich, Germany; as coach for the • Trustin R. Crittenden was arrested use/possess drug paraphernalia. Bail set Harold Johnson proposed swim across Walker Lake. on May 18 by Mineral County Sheriff’s at $1,140 bond/cash. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Hadley and Burton met in the early Office for exploit old/vulnerable per • Zachary R. White was arrested on 1970’s, growing up in Sacramento, swim- amount undetermined, first offense; bur- May 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- Dear Editor, ming for the famous Arden Hills Swim- glary (first) and theft, < $650. Bail set at fice for use/possess drug paraphernalia. Political Contrast Today ming Club. They have been friends ever $28,920 bond/cash. Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. When a parent constantly gives in to since. • Andrea P. Decasasromero was ar- • Eddie J. Dunnett was arrested on May a toddler that screams, cries and has to They are currently studying the logis- rested on May 19 by Mineral County 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for have its way all the time, the child has no tics of Walker Lake and planning out the Sheriff’s Office for civil custody for alco- minor purchase/consume alcohol bever- incentive to mature. That’s a pretty clear best area to start the swim and where to hol abuse endangering self. No bail. age in premise w…; resist public officer picture of the major liberal media these finish. They are also working with boat • Lonnie J. Schneider was arrested on and unlawful conduct. Bail set at $2,420 days with the toddler being the college owners who will be navigators, veterans May 19 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- bond/cash. age and liberal adults. “The squeaky groups who will help with recording, fice for failure to appear sex offender reg- The following were released from the wheel gets the grease.” feedings and witnessing of the swim, ister law/regulations (first). No bail. Mineral County Detention Center by a A major CNN big-name news caster arranging statewide publicity and many • Jason W. Williams was arrested on judge unless otherwise noted: Natha- and a Fox News talk show host were other arrangements that must be metic- May 19 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- niel Harper (released to other agency); walking away from a news organization ulously coursed out before the event can fice for loitering while under the influ- Rebecca R. McQueen-Barnes (released convention. A reporter from a local sta- come about. ence (first). Bail set at $640 bond/cash. on bond); Kimberly L. Ryan (released tion stopped them and pointed across the More information to come in the com- • Aaron P. Castor was arrested on May to other agency); Cristofer Carmona street, and asked, “What do you see?” ing weeks. 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for (released on bond); Trustin R. Crit- The liberal from CNN launched into a Scott R. Hadley open/gross lewdness, (first) and minor tenden (released on bond); Steffan W. critique: “A really sad, pitiful example of Hawthorne purchase/consume alcohol beverage in Hughes (released time served); Hector prejudice, completely ignoring electric premise w… Bail set at $5,640 bond/cash. G. Juarez (released other); Andrea P. De- hybridization and fuel efficiency. There’s > See LETTERS, Page 9 • Tara H. Clark was arrested on May casasromero (released by civil protec- 19 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for tive custody); Carlos P. Orozco (released domestic battery, first. Bail set at $3,140 on bond); Adam Valdez (released no bond/cash. charges filed); Aaron P. Castor (released NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • Joseph C. Dewey was arrested on May on bond); Eddie J. Dunnett (released on Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 19 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for bond); Garrett J. Herbert (released on to adopt the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget for the Mineral Television District # 1. false statement to/obstruct pubic officer. bond); Christopher A. Summerbell (re- The meeting will be held in the Commissioner Meeting room of the Mineral Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. leased on bond) and Adam M. Valdez (re- County Courthouse, 105 S A St, Hawthorne, NV at 7:00 PM • Garrett J. Herbert was arrested on leased on bond). Copies of the tentative budget are on file and available for public inspection. Please contact Marlene Bunch, Administrative Assistant at 775-945-2289 to obtain a copy. PHOTOS NEEDED court news All MCHS Senior graduates are urged Justice Court cense, NRS 483.550 and IV – driving a to bring your senior photo to the • On May 9, Adam Michael Inman vehicle with expired registration, NRS Independent-News for publication in the pled guilty to the following counts of: 482.545, misdemeanors. He was found graduation issue. I – failure to stop at a stop sign, NRS guilty and ordered to pay $585 in fines Parents wishing to purchase a 484B.257; II – passing in a no passing and fees (total for all counts). Credit congratulatory ad are asked to meet with zone, NRS 484B.217; III – driving a mo- $300 for time served. Pay balance tor vehicle without a valid driver’s li- within 30 days. the staff of the Independent-News prior to May 24. Photos and ads can be emailed to: [email protected] Night Poker Run Mineral County Search & Rescue will be hosting a night poker run on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Hawthorne. This is a no-fuss, “run what you brung” poker run. No dinner will be served. $20/hand, extra hands $10 each. All funds benefit MCSAR. —MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL— BREAKFAST Route is approximately 60 miles with the last card stop MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice at the Sled Run on Lucky Boy. TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice WEDNESDAY: Egg and Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU - MAY LUNCH MONDAY, MAY 28: Memorial Day - No School! FRIDAY, MAY 25 MONDAY, MAY 28 TUESDAY, MAY 29 TUESDAY, MAY 29: Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet •Tuna Salad Memorial Day! •Meatloaf Carrots, Tangerine, Milk •Peas Center Closed •Mashed Potatoes & Gravy •Whole Wheat Bread •Corn WEDNESDAY, MAY 30: S,iclers PB&J, Whole Grain Chips, Carrots, •Apricots •Ranch Beans Apples, Milk •Tropical Fruit THURSDAY, MAY 31: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Pizza, Fresh Veggies w/ Ranch, Watermelon, Milk WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 THURSDAY, MAY 31 •Hot Dogs •BBQ Pork Ribs •Peas •Scalloped Potatoes Regional Area Transit Available: •Macaroni Salad •Mustard Greens Mon.-Fri. - 9am to 2:30pm —SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL— •Peaches w/Cottage Cheese •Whole Wheat Bread BREAKFAST •Spiced Apples •Cake & Ice Cream MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice •Pinochle - 12:45pm •Fallon Trip: June 6 •Exercise Class: 10-11am - M-W-F M-T-TH-F •Reno Trip: June 12 •Bingo: 12:45pm - Every Wed. TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice WEDNESDAY: Egg & Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU - MAY FRIDAY: Hot or Cold Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice MONDAY, MAY 28 TUESDAY, MAY 29 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day! •Sloppy Joe w/WW Bun •Chicken Pasta LUNCH •Baked Beans Center Closed •Herbed Vegetables MONDAY, MAY 28: Memorial Day. No School! •Baby Carrots •Fresh Spinach •Fruit Cocktail TUESDAY, MAY 29: Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Sweet •Whole Wheat Roll Carrots, Tangerine, Milk •Honey Dressing •Spiced Applesauce WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:Smuckers PB&J, Whole Grain Chips, Carrots, THURSDAY, MAY 31 Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m. •Roast Pork Tenderloin •Fallon Trip: June 8 Apples, Milk •Potato Salad •Honey Dijon •Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 31: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Pizza, Fresh Veggies w/ •Spring Salad •Vegetable Ranch, Watermelon, Milk •Beans w/Bacon •Tropical Fruit Cup Volunteers Needed Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 P age 9 reflections of the past placed on the Mineral County Commis- L etters sioners meeting agenda. After becoming continued from Page 8 an agenda item, attend commissioner meeting on time with the Walker Lake Advisory Board’s official meeting notes Dear Editor, and agendas etc. ready to present to the For those Walker Lake residences county commissioners. Present Walker that are assuming the Walker Lake Lake residents concerns that should be Advisory Board are enforcers of our first and foremost, health, safety and eco- county ordinances. They are not! The nomic concerns, with community and volunteers that are donating their time lake issues (how does property, house, and efforts, the board members them- neighborhood look and function) and selves are merely a conduit between the finally fun activities and or charity fund Walker Lake community residences raising functions etc. and the Mineral County Commission- 3. Report back to the Walker Lake com- ers. The job of our Walker Lake Advi- munity the results of, or what the county sory Board members is to basically do commissioners had to say or refer for ac- the stuff the rest of us are too lazy to do. tion the requests of the communities con- And that is: cerns. To make this happen, the very next 1. Gather the concerns of Walker Lake third Tuesday 6 p.m. every month at the community citizens by having com- Walker Lake Fire station and community munity meetings. Every Walker Lake center will have a follow up meeting and Advisory Board meeting is held on discussion. 80 Years Ago - Ouster proceedings against District Attorney Fred Wood were the third Tuesday of every month at 6 For those that feel they are being ha- dismissed in district court by Judge L. O. Hawkins of Winnemucca who presided p.m. Located at the Walker Lake Fire rassed over the rumors and insinuations in place of Judge Wm. D. Hatton. Judge Hawkins ruled that even if Wood had Station and Community Center building. going around right now, please come to failed to deliver to the county treasurer delinquent tax payments made by T&G This is all the same place and all residents the next Walker Lake Advisory Board Railroad, the offense occurred during a prior term and was not subject to ouster should know where it is. meeting (held every third Tuesday of ev- proceedings. Judge Hawkins said it was for the jury to determine if an offense To make these meetings legal and law- ery month 6 p.m. at the Walker Lake Fire had been committed. ful, the meetings must have organization, station and Community Center). Those thus the “open meeting laws” that have to people spreading the rumors should be learned and conformed to and taught probably pay a little more attention 10 Years Ago 40 Years Ago or passed down by those experienced in to what is being said or probably stop • Mineral County Sheriff’s Depart- • Lieutenant Governor Bob Rose was it. (This training will eventually be held spreading misinformation as it does not ment made 21 arrests during the Armed in Hawthorne in the interest of his cam- at a later date) help in the overall effort of the commu- Forces Weekend May 16-19. paign for the Democratic nomination for 2. Attend and input information for the nity or its attempt to better the Walker • Two separate US Highway 95 acci- Governor of Nevada. Mineral County Commissioners at one of Lake community for a safe, healthy, dents near Mina. The first one happened • Sixteen softball teams from differ- the bi-weekly meetings. In order for this, friendly and great place to live. May 3 around 9:30 in the morning, a mo- ent parts of Nevada and California were the Walker Lake Advisory Board must be L aWRENCE Worthen tor home driven by Michael Sullivan of in Hawthorne to play in the annual El Arizona, failed to yield the right of way Capitan Classic fast pitch softball tour- at a stop sign and pulled out in front of a nament. commercial motor vehicle pulling triples be part of the Armed Forces tradition. driven by Thomas Humphreys of Fallon. 50 Years Ago “My 92-year old, Navy grandpa, James No injuries were reported on this acci- • Mineral County Power System pre- School Smith, was last year’s grand marshal in dent. The second accident happened on pared to connect a line extension from continued from Page 1 the parade. I still have two aunts here too, May 19 around 9:50 a.m. a tan Suburban the Fletcher area to Aurora Peak, to Ruby Ives and Sherrie Self,” she shared. driven by Raymond Been of Henderson serve a microwave communications net- low students and teachers, sharing mem- “But this is really something to find my failed to maintain its lane of travel and work. ories about attending the school. Family kindergarten picture up on the wall from rolled over on US 95 about 11 miles south • Lt. Col. Joseph V. McIernan replaced members explored the rooms of vintage my 1979-1980 school year.” She could of Mina. Been and his wife, Jeanne were Lt. Col. William J. Kohler as command- art-deco style, as many alumni remem- still recall her teacher, Mrs. Kidd, as she able to crawl out of the vehicle. Both ing officer of the NAD Marine Barracks. bered how much bigger it seemed when viewed fellow students from her combo were transported to Mt. Grant General • More than sixty high ranking exec- they had gone to school there. class of kindergarten and first graders. “I Hospital for treatment. Been had scrapes utives and technicians, members of the McConnell was one visitor who trav- even remember the Principal, Mr. Gage,” and cuts to his head and hands. Jeanne American Ordnance Association, met eled in from Clinton, Utah, to once again she stated proudly. had no injuries. in Hawthorne for their annual business • Hawthorne Trap Club held its Armed meeting. Forces Weekend “William Gemelke Sr. • The Hawthorne unit of the Nevada Memorial Trap Shoot”. The winners Army National Guard left by convoy were: 20-yard Best of Five- J.D. Fenison; for their summer field training at Boise, Notice is herebyPUBLIC given that on the following NOTICE date a Public Hearing will be held 27-yard Best of Five- Will Stinson; Clus- Idaho. to adopt a Budget for the Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority ter- Andy Stinson; Quail Walk- Andrew for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018. 60 Years Ago Townsend; 18-yard Best of Five- J.D. Fen- Budget Hearing Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018 ison; Follow the Leader- Will Stinson; • Selection of a jury in the murder trial Hawthorne Convention Center, Lobby, 950 E Street at 6 PM Buddy Shoot- Rick Sylvestri and An- of Raymond W. Schumann and Melvin drew Townsend and the Final Cluster- Lee Rowland, both 24, was completed. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive opinions from members of the Bill Gemelke II. • Keith Mount of Hawthorne, former public on the proposed budget. • Mike Gustafson, son of Steve and Mineral County Assemblyman and A Tentative budget has been prepared in such detail and on appropriate forms Cathy and grandson of Mary Esterby chairman of the Mineral County Demo- as prescribed by the Department of Taxation. A copy of the tentative budget is of Hawthorne, graduated on May 16, cratic Central Committee, was named on file and available for public inspection at the Mineral County Clerk’s Office. 2008 from the State of Nevada Peace Of- State Democratic Vice-Chairman for ficer Academy in Carson City. Mike is a central Nevada. 1993 graduate of Mineral County High • The Babbitt Bandit’s baseball team School. He and his wife, Charnice, live in came from behind to defeat the Fallon NOTICE OF ESTRAY ANIMAL Elko. Mike will be an officer is an officer Legion team 14-13, in a Sierra Nevada Notice is hereby given that the following described animals have been taken up as estrays. with the City of Elko Police Department. League thriller played at the Odd Fel- The animals were gathered in the area of Luning, Mineral County, Nevada. lows ball park in Hawthorne. Estray # 2163: 20 Years Ago • The members of District 4 of the A. Red cow. No tags. A “2 Lazy D” or “2 Lazy P” on her left shoulder, and an uniden- • The Mina Club and the vacant Ma- American Legion held their District tifiable brand on her left hip. Under 7 earmarks in both ears and a right ear crop. rakas store building next door to Main Convention in Hawthorne with del- B. Red heifer. No brands. No earmarks Street in Mina were destroyed by a fire egates coming from all parts of the state. Operating under the authority of NRS 569.070 and NRS 569.080, if the estray animal is not that started shortly before noon on May • Uncle Vane Day said: “Man is an able claimed within five (5) working days after the last publication of advertisement, the animal will 18. The whole town of Mina responded creature, but he has made 32,600,000 be available for sale or placement by the Nevada Department of Agriculture on May 31, 2018. to the fire call but they were unable to laws and hasn’t yet improved on the Ten NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE save the buildings. Commandments.” 405 S 21st Street • The Western Nevada Community Sparks, NV 89431 College opened its new Hawthorne Cen- 70 Years Ago Ph: 775-353-3709 ter at the location of the former Babbitt • Ben Donnelly was appointed Mayor Fax: 775-353-3659 Primary School. of Hawthorne to fill the vacancy caused By: Kathleen Sharkey • Adam Hughes, son of Craig and by the resignation of Thomas Whit- Janine Hughes of Manteca, Calif. and worth. grandson of Gene and Lois Hughes • The mill at Kinkead was re-opened by of Hawthorne was named to the 1998 H. H. Halloway and Associates. Martin FIVE-DAY NOTICE “Who’s Who Among American High Chatiovich was in charge of operations. TO QUIT FOR VIOLATION OF RENTAL AGREEMENT School Students.” Adam and his sister, Amanda, were living in Manteca with 80 Years Ago (NRS.254) their parents at the time. • Dr. Quannah McCall, traveling den- May 01, 2018 tist for the state health department, ex- Ron Luke Prior 30 Years Ago amined school children in Hawthorne Janelle Mendoza • The Western Nevada Dirt Track Rac- and Mina and provided free dental care 114 11th Street ing Association held its first race of the for those in need. There was no dentist in Mina 89422, Nevada 89422 season on Armed Forces Day. Winners Mineral County at the time. TO TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION OF of the various races were: Allen Lynch, • Spring runoff of melting snow in the THE PREMISES LOCATED AT: fast time in the Hobby Stock Class and Aurora region caused damage to the 114 11th Street Mina 89422, Nevada 89422 “Flying Floyd” Griffin was the winner Mineral County Power System trans- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have violated your rental agreement in the follow- of the time trails in the Jalopy Class. mission line in several areas and left the ing manner: Beth Donahue won the Slow Trophy county with-out power service over a 52- Failed to make payment – trashed and abandoned property, leaving much damage Dash and also the Slow Heat Race; Stan hour period from Saturday to Tuesday. You must either vacate the rental premises or correct all of the above-referenced Lumpkin won the Jalopy Main Event. The Naval Depot industrial/residential violation no later than five (5) judicial days after service of this notice. If you do not In the Hobby Stock Class Brian Sears area was served by a standby plant. comply with this notice, you will be guilty of being in unlawful possession of the rental won the Main Event and the Slow Tro- • The first air mail ever to be flown premises and I will initiate eviction proceedings against you by either serving you with phy Dash; Medium Trophy Dash was from Hawthorne by airplane was a a 5-day Unlawful Detainer Notice or a Complaint for Unlawful Detainer. won by Randy Des Baillets of Lee Vin- special event commemorating National ATTENTION! THIS NOTICE IS BEING GIVEN PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES. If you do not comply with this notice you will be in unlawful possession ing, Calif. Air Mail Week. Flight to Hawthorne of the rental unit, and you will be subject to the eviction procedures contained in NRS • Coppola Motors of Hawthorne staged from Susanville, Calif. and Reno then to 40.254 or NRS 40.290 et seq. their annual “Coppola Motors Car Show” Tonopah and back to Reno, was made in Dated: May 01, 2018 in conjunction with the Armed Forces a private plane by Judge Ben F. Curler of By: /s/ Lee Duryee Day festivities. Many cars were entered Reno, a former district attorney of Min- Lee Duryee in the show and everyone enjoyed seeing eral County, and his son, Judge Ben V. 942 University Ridge Ct., Reno, NV 89512-4509 the fancy restored cars that were entered Curler of the Lassen County, Calif. Su- 7757861686 in the show. preme Court. P age 10 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 church news

First Southern Baptist He that abides in me, and I in Him, the BETHANY LUTHERAN often. God commands us to bring our re- Church of Hawthorne same brings forth much fruit: for with- CHURCH quests, concerns, praise, and thoughts to 5th & C St. out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 204 C St. Him. In order to accomplish this better 945-5512 as a congregation, we changed our cor- Mike Fontaine - Pastor Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. The Bible states in John 16:33 “In Me porate prayer time to the more accessible www.fsbchawthorne.com 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 you may have peace” When looking for Sunday evening. We invite you to join us 775-945-5875 an inner peace, the one place to find it or let us know how we can pray for you You are invited to the following services Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady ix with your chats with God. Peace is specifically. at First Southern Baptist Church. Come Rose Corley welcome you! mentioned 429 times in the King James join us in worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ. • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. Version of the Bible. Bethany Lutheran Macedonia Baptist 9:30 Sunday Bible Study • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. invites you to come and chat with God Church 11 a.m. Worship Service (child care • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. and find your inner Peace. He is waiting 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 provided) • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – for you. Pastor, Richard Jackson 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting 5:30 p.m. Church services are held each Sunday “I am the vine, you are the branches. • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of 2nd and C Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- Streets. Services are lead on alternating dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited Sundays by Pastor Everett Garwood of to attend our services as follows: Sunday Dayton and Glenn Bunch, Lay Leader. school 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning wor- Adult Bible Study is before church at ship 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6 LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS 9:30 a.m. We study the word of the Lord p.m. Wednesday evening bible study and and how it affects us in our day to day prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sunday school Mineral County Mineral County Walker River life. The Bible is God’s operations man- church bus pickup: 9 a.m. transporta- EMERGENCY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Baptist Church ual for us to live by. tion is available to all services please call PLANNING COMMITTEE Bethany Lutheran welcomes all who 775-945-3313. “Nevada’s County P.O. Box 250 enter in the House of the Lord. Peace Be Some of our basic church beliefs are as (LEPC/CCC) of Opportunity” 826 Wovoka Dr. With YOU! follows: we believe the whole bible to be P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Shurz, NV 89427 the inspired word of God-we believe in (775) 945-2497 P.O. Box 2250 775-773-2369 Hawthorne Seventh-Day the holy trinity: God the father, God the Hawthorne, NV son, and God The Holy Spirit= one god Meets Quarterly at 9:00am Sunday School: 9:00am Adventist Church 89415 in three persons-we believe in the vir- at the Mineral County Worship: 10:00am 298 C Street, Hawthorne Evening Service: 7:00pm gin birth of Jesus Christ- we believe that Firehouse Gloria Lopez - President Wednesday Services: 7:00pm You are cordially invited to study and all men are born sinners who are sepa- worship with us on Saturdays; 11 a.m. rated from God- we believe that Christ Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 worship; 10 a.m. study hour died for our sins that he might bring us KIDS COMMUNITY Matthew 5:5 (NASB) to God- we believe Christ arose from Order of the “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall the dead the third day-we believe Jesus AT RISK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH inherit the earth.” Christ will come to Earth again- we be- Eastern Star lieve that salvation comes only by being RESCUE SQUAD of Nevada hawthorne Presbyterian born again- we believe every born again Sunday School: believer should declare their faith by be- Meets 2nd Saturday of the 9:30am community Church month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge ing baptized which means (immersed in Morning Worship: SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m. Meets every 3rd Monday at 5pm (5th & F Sts.) Except June & July ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. water)- we believe in the eternal security P.O. Box 1292 10:30am 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada of those born again! Diane Weber-Worthy Matron Wednesday Prayer Hawthorne Carol Dudley-Secretary Joe Commerford will present the ser- Please come and worship with us as mon this Sunday (May 27, 2018) on John we study verse by verse the life giving 3:1-17, “The Greatest Story Ever Told”. word of the living God! CAHS Hawthorne Lodge SOROPTIMIST #1704 B.P.O. Elks O asis Assembly of God Gospel for All Nations Consolidated 380 J St. Hawthorne (local Christian, non-profit organization) Agencies of INTERNATIONAL Meets at 7:00pm on Human Services Encounter – 10:30 a.m. Sundays Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- 2nd and 4th HAWTHORNE Thursdays at the Prayer – 7 p.m. Wednesdays ship from 10 a.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at dba The Community Action Center Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Love – Lift – Lead Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Noon at Mineral County Care & More information, call 775-945-2775 from 5 p.m. “We’re Here To Help” Visiting Elks Welcome Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 a.m. Ken Carrothers-Exalted Ruler Priscilla Martin - President OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Telephone: 775-316-0590 Mineral County BRUCITE Bethany Lutheran Church Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual Post No. 19 LODGE #42 Help Catholic Church on the corner of walker lake baptist AMERICAN 204 C Street 8th and A Streets. Saturday Mass time Church F & AM P.O. Box 1207 is 9 a.m. Adult bible study group meets LEGION 330 Golden Willow Drive Stated Communication Hawthorne, NV in the church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am 89415 followed by Bible study in the Parish the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours at Hawthorne Elks Lodge Hall. New and exciting things are happing Executive Meetings Monthly WM-Eddie Michael Office: 775-945-2332 The church will be open for a Holy at Walker Lake Baptist Church. We are SW-Paul Eddy Everett Garswood ~ Pastor Hour on Wednesdays, from 5-6 p.m. journeying through the gospel of Luke Commander: Ken Carrothers JW-M.O. David Strange, P.M. Glenn Bunch ~ Lay Leader 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Sec.-Terry Rivero Worship Services: Sun. 10:30am in the 11 a.m. service and just beginning Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Treas.-Loren Dudley Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am First Baptist Church the book of Philippians in our 6 p.m. ser- 8th & C Sts. vice. Sunday school is provided for all Walker Lake Pastor John Murray ages from nursery to adults and meets Baptist Church RETIRED PUBLIC Sunday at 9:45 a.m.; children’s church for kids EMPLOYEES Sunday School 9:45 a.m. up through 6th grade; Amber Coen has A member of the Morning Worship 11 a.m. started a teen and young adults class Southern Baptist OF NEVADA Prayer Time 5:15 p.m. meets at 9:30 a.m. and she provides a Convention Meets last Monday of the month Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. breakfast or healthy snack; on Tuesday Frank Reynolds, Pastor RSVP/Lifeline 12:30pm at the Care & Share Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. we are providing a 775-945-4696 Gay Ann Williams Prayer Meeting: Moved to Sunday eve- discipleship class and will be studying Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 Sunday Morning Services Field Rep. ning Fundamentals of the Faith and we also Sunday School: 9:30am Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 We believe God can be moved by our soon be starting a men’s study fellowship 775-722-7669 or prayers and have seen specific answers group. Worship Services: 11:00am 775-945-1010 P.O. Box 2158 FIRST SOUTHERN V.F.W. AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH Post 2313 LEGION Notice of Early Voting Schedule Hawthorne, Nevada AUXILIARY P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 5th and C Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 945-5512 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at For the 2018 Primary Election Meets 1st Thursday of each month www.fsbchawthorne.com the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours Pursuant to NRS 293.3576 any registered voter of Mineral County desiring to vote Executive Meetings Monthly Sunday School: 9:30am Commander ~ John Stroud prior to the June 12, 2018 Primary Election may do so in person at the Mineral Worship Service: 11:00am Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson President: Phylis McGee County Clerk’s Office, (Mineral County Courthouse) 105 South ‘A’ Street, Suite #1, 2nd Vice President Hawthorne, NV or at the Schurz Elementary School, 4048 Highway 95, Schurz, NV Evening Service: 6:30pm Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm Quartermaster ~ Robert MacBeth Chaplain: Linda Eddy during the Early Voting period between May 26, 2018 and June 8, 2018 in person on the following days and times: OUR LADY OF Mineral County Saturdays, May 26 and June 2 10:00AM to 2:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP Horseman’s V. F.W. Closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1, 2018 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CATHOLIC CHURCH Association AUXILIARY 2313 Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM A and 8th Streets 8th & O St. Hawthorne, NV SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 775-945-2020 Saturdays, May 26, and June 2 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM www.mcha-nv.org Meets 2nd Tuesday at 6:30pm Closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day MASS SCHEDULE Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald at the VFW Hall Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday - 9:00am For Information Call President: Barbara Edington Pursuant to NRS 293.361 (1) During the time a polling place for early voting is open Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Secretary: Dawn LeClaire for voting, a person may not electioneer for or against any candidate, measure or 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Pastor Treasurer: Anna Morgan political party in or within 100 feet from the entrance to the voting area. (4) Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. FIRST Fortune-Eckley-Perry Fortune-Eckley-Perry For the purpose of designating distances from and entrances to the Early Voting polling location, the entire Mineral County Courthouse facility, Schurz Elementary BAPTIST V. F.W. V.F.W. School and each building entrance, as well as all paved parking areas within the CHURCH Auxiliary Post 2668 perimeter of the facilities shall be considered part of the polling locations. Loitering Post 2668 Mina, NV in or within this designated polling place locations will not be allowed during the Early Hawthorne, NV Mina, NV Voting period. 8th & C Streets Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm 945-3556 Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm at the VFW Hall each month ______Sunday School: 9:45am Christopher Nepper President - Mary Freeman Post Commander: Tim Galloway Morning Worship: 11:00am Adjutant: Doug Miller Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer Secretary - Judy LaFountain Evening Worship: 6:00pm Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo Treasurer: Judy LaFountain Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 P age 11

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 24 25 26 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — W. L. A.A. Lodge 1704 BPO Elks Exercise Class 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 7:30 a.m. — Elks Break- 10 a.m. — Care and Share 9 a.m. — Schurz Com- 10 a.m. — Care and Share fast Exercise Class modities Exercise Class 10 a.m. — Walker Lake 10 a.m. — Hawthorne Commodities Commodities CR 12 Step 10 a.m. — Gabbs Com- MCHS Baccalaureate modities ceremony and convo- 11:15 a.m. — Mina Com- cation modities 12 p.m. — Luning Com- modities 6 p.m. — Lions Club

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 a.m. — Care and Share 6 p.m. — American Legion 9 a.m. — MC County 7 p.m. — VFW Post 2313 10 a.m. — Care and Share 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Exercise Class Aux No. 19 Commissioner MTG 7 p.m. — Search and Exercise Class Lodge 6 p.m. — GID Walker Lake 7 p.m. MC TV Board 10 a.m. — Care and Share Rescue 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. CR 12 Step Exercise Class Recovery MC Motorhead Lunch 12 p.m. — Soroptomist 6 p.m. — MCSC 6 p.m. — VFW Post 2668

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 a.m. — Care and Share 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m.— Friends of the 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. Exercise Class Book Club Exercise Class Library Exercise Class 2 p.m. — W.L. Group MTG 6 p.m. — American Legion 2 p.m. — Lahontan Valley 6 p.m. — VFW Aux Post 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate No. 19 Vet 2668 Mina Recovery 7 p.m. — VFW Aux 2313 7 p.m. — Hawthorne CR 12 Step Lodge 1704 BPO Elks

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 a.m. — Care and Share 6 p.m. — W. L. Advisory 9 a.m. — MC County 11:30 a.m. — Hospital 10 a.m.— Care and Share 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. Exercise Class Board Commissioner MTG Trustee MTG Exercise Class 5 p.m. — KARRS CR 12 Step 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — MCCTA 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Exercise Class 6 p.m. — Victory Garden Recovery 12 p.m. — Soroptomist Club 5 p.m. — MC Horseman’s Assoc.

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MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMARY http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH AND HEALTH OFFICER. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS TITLE FULL TIME POSITION – Support Services An ordinance creating and regulating the Mineral County Board of Health. POSITION: Bus Driver, District Office PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT typewritten copies of the above numbered CALL IN POSITIONS – Support Services and entitled Ordinance are available for inspection by all interested parties at the office •Call-in Cook and Kitchen Aide, Schurz Elementary of the County Clerk of Mineral County, Nevada, in the Mineral County Courthouse, •Substitute Bus Driver, District Wide First and ‘A’ Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada, and that said Ordinance was proposed by •Call-in Cook and Kitchen Aide, Hawthorne Elementary School Commissioner Jerrie Tipton on the March 19, 2018, and final action of adoption taken •Call-in Custodian, District Wide on the 16th day of May, 2018 by the following vote: •Call-in Maintenance, District Wide Those Voting Aye: Commissioners Jerrie Tipton, Chris Hegg and Garth Price CALL IN POSITIONS – Instructional/Clerical Those Voting Nay: None •Call in Secretary Those Not Voting: None •Call-in Para Professional, District Wide (Pass the Para professional test, or have 48 semester Those Absent: None credits degree earned through a regionally accredited college/university reflected on an official This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the 1st Day of June, transcript) We can assist in the cost of the test once you successfully pass and work 7 days within the District. 2018. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Mineral County Commissioners has caused •Substitute Teacher, District Wide (Must hold a Nevada Department of Education License with Endorsement, which required 60 semester credits or an associate degree earned through a this Ordinance to be published by title only. regionally accredited college/university reflected on an official transcript, or able to file for an DATED this 16th day of May, 2018. EMERGENCY Substitute license. Please visit http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/ Specific_Areas_of_Licensure for more information on licensure) we can assist in the cost of the License once you successfully acquire it and work 7 days within the District. Jerrie Tipton, Applicants need to apply by completing a Mineral County School District application. Applica- Chairman of the Board tions can be found at http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment or in the District Office. of Mineral County Commissioners Completed applications should be delivered to Mineral County School District 751 A Street, Haw- thorne, faxed to 77-945-3709 or emailed to [email protected]. ATTEST: Mineral County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or origin, in any of its policies or practices. MCSD complies with the ADA CHRISTOPHER NEPPER, and will provide reasonable accommodations if requested. County Clerk-Treasurer Mineral County Independent-News The Week of May 24, 2018 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 14 editorial How will energy choice Primary candidates affect rural Nevadans? ne of the big questions lin- that we recommend gering about a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would end electric Opower monopolies and create an open arly voting begins Saturday feated by North Las Vegas Democrat and competitive market electricity is: for Nevada’s party primaries, Ruben Kihuen, who is not running for Just how will it affect customers of rural so we take this opportunity to re-election after facing sexual harass- Nevada’s power cooperatives? offer our two cents worth. ment allegations. Question 3 on the 2016 General Elec- ESince none of the candidates for ma- Hardy will continue to fight for tion ballot — the Energy Choice Initia- Thomas Mitchell jor statewide offices on the Democratic lower taxes and the creation of an tive (ECI) — passed by an overwhelming Commentary slate would get our backing come economic environment that is con- 72.4 percent to 27.6 percent. Because the November, so we will address only the ducive to the growth of job-creating measure would amend the state Consti- leave in place regulation of transmission GOP primary. businesses. He also promises to work tution, it is back on the ballot this fall for or distribution systems. For governor the choice is easy and toward balancing the federal budget final voter approval, but now a coalition On their website the backers of the ini- obvious, Republican Attorney Gen- for a change. headed by NV Energy is campaigning to tiative say it would be up to lawmakers eral Adam Laxalt has proven himself Though state Senate Majority defeat it. to decide if current utilities would have a thorough conservative, fighting for Leader Michael Roberson did vote David Luttrell — general manager of to divest their generation facilities. states’ rights while attorney general with the Republican majority to raise the Lincoln County Power District No. “In some energy choice states, energy with principled litigation. He has taxes, his experience and otherwise 1, president of the Nevada Rural Electric consumers do not HAVE to choose a promised to work to repeal the bur- conservative bona fides make him Association and a member of the Gov- new supplier. They can choose to remain densome Commerce Tax passed by the choice for lieutenant governor, a ernor’s Committee on Energy Choice with the incumbent utility. Other states lawmakers in 2015. job that includes presiding over the — said his power district has not joined have chosen to prohibit the utility from Laxalt says he will work to reduce state Senate. He has been endorsed by the coalition opposing the initiative, but generating and selling power to consum- state spending to keep the tax burden Laxalt. he is concerned the initiative’s impact on ers,” the ECI website offers. “In both bearable. Roberson has worked to provide rural Nevada, should it pass, is not being cases, the utility retains ownership of For U.S. Senate, Republican incum- Nevadans with school choice, con- adequately addressed. the transmission and distribution grid bent Dean Heller has a proven track solidated government agencies and “As we’re moving toward energy and responsibility for maintaining the record. He helped write the tax re- regulations and worked to save money choice we were hopeful that there would system and billing customers. Energy form bill and has worked to undo the by reforming collective bargaining be some recognition that the rural or- choice states simply give consumers the ObamaCare debacle. He has for years and public employee pensions. ganizations, by definition, offer choice, right to choose a new supplier, aggregate pressed for legislation that would Republican Wes Duncan, formerly so there are choices,” Luttrell said in a a community to purchase electricity, or deny members of Congress pay checks Laxalt’s first assistant attorney gen- recent interview. “They were created by generate their own power.” until they pass a budget. eral, deserves a promotion to attorney the people they serve for the people they But Paul Caudill, CEO of NV Energy, Heller has also pushed for a Bal- general, the state’s lawyer. Duncan serve. So at a very fundamental level that has told the Governor’s Committee on anced Budget Amendment that would helped Laxalt in his many lawsuits is choice.” Energy Choice that, if voters approve ultimately force Washington to live defending the rights of Nevada against None of the rules will be written until the amendment, his company is ready within its means instead of running federal encroachment. He left the As- and unless it passes again in November to divest all generation assets and all up billions in deficits and trillions in sembly to join Laxalt’s office and left and goes to lawmakers. Luttrell said purchase power agreements. He said the debt. the office upon filing for election. what is really going on at this stage is a company has no interest in being a pro- As a senior member of the Senate Duncan promised to make Nevada a kind of record building and fact finding. vider of last resort and will most likely Veterans’ Affairs Committee he has safer place to raise a family, including “If you look at some of the comments transform into a wires only company. worked to eliminate the VA disability working toward better handling of of proponents of energy choice, one of NV Energy has suggested divestiture claims backlog. mental health issues. He once pro- the things they very strongly believe could result in so-called stranded cost of In the 2nd Congressional District — posed repealing the state’s renewable is that existing utilities do not and are as much as $7 billion that would have to which includes northern Lyon county portfolio standard that has driven up not allowed to be retail energy provid- be paid by existing customers. and all of Douglas, Carson City, Storey, power bills. He has been endorsed by ers, and their argument, I understand, The Public Utilities Commission of Washoe, Humboldt, Pershing, Chur- a number of police chiefs and district I get the basis of their argument, is that Nevada estimates those stranded costs chill, Lander, Eureka and Elko coun- attorneys. an existing utility, retail energy pro- could cause electricity rates to rise $24.91 ties — Republican incumbent Mark Barbara Cegavske deserves to be re- vider, they do have an advantage that a month in Southern Nevada and $6.52 Amodei deserves to be returned to elected secretary of state, a job she has others that want to come into the area Northern Nevada for residential custom- Washington, where he has faithfully handled well — maintaining election will not be able to compete against,” he ers. stood up for Nevadans by working to integrity, streamlining business licens- said. But a report by the Garrett Group keep taxes low and regulations less ing and maintaining official records of The proponents say it would be unfair presented to the Governor’s Committee burdensome. the state. She has worked to improve and hinder real competition intended to on Energy Choice recently on behalf of Amodei has fought the efforts of the existing electronic voting system. lower overall power bills if the existing the initiative backers said such a sell off past administrations to limit economic Republican Cegavske has also worked utilities are allowed to continue to gener- should be profitable, and, when coupled and recreational access to public to assure Nevada’s military members ate power at the facilities they own and with the recent tax law changes, should lands. who are stationed overseas may vote. maintain existing contracts with outside cause power bills to drop by $11.16 a In the 4th Congressional District — Nevada’s next state treasurer should suppliers. month. which includes part of northern Clark be Republican Bob Beers, a CPA who While that argument is being made, it If rural power cooperatives have to County, southern part of Lyon County has served in five sessions of the Ne- is not necessarily mandatory. The initia- divest their contracts for cheap hydro- and all of White Pine, Nye, Mineral, vada Legislature and is a former Las tive itself simply requires the Legislature electric power, Luttell says bills will Esmeralda, and Lincoln counties Vegas City Councilman. He was one to pass a law providing an open, compet- necessarily soar. — former Republican Rep. Cresent of the “Fearless Fifteen” who stopped itive retail electric energy market by July Next week: Part 2 Hardy deserves another chance to Gov. Kenny Guinn from placing a 1, 2023. The law must include provisions represent the residents of Southern gross receipts tax. to reduce customer costs, protect against Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper Nevada. The treasurer’s job is to hold the service disconnections and unfair prac- columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ After serving one term in Congress, states purse strings. Beers knows how tices, and prohibit the granting of mo- yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- the Mesquite native was narrowly de- to do that. — TM nopolies for power generation, but could press.com/.

op-ed Question 3 would be bad for rural Nevadans By PETE J. GOICOECHEA What we do know is our existing en- the days with the old Witte, or worse yet ours. Nevada State Senator, District 19 ergy providers would disappear if Ques- it not thumping out back. We must not That’s why it’s been nearly 20 years tion 3 were to pass. The rural electric forget the old times when we had small since any state has taken the risk of here’s been a lot of discussion co-ops that many of our communities providers that gave consumers in rural implementing a system like that which across Nevada about Question 3, participate in aren’t protected under areas low voltage in the afternoons and Question 3 proposes. Given this history, a Constitutional Amendment on Question 3. The state’s major providers evenings, which meant we went without Question 3 is especially risky for Ne- our statewide ballot this No- would be forced to sell its power plants electricity for blocks of time. vada because it would be very difficult Tvember that would dismantle Nevada’s and cancel long-term energy agree- Many of you recall we had energy to repeal from our Constitution and existing electricity system and replace it ments, many of which are for renewable choice over two decades ago and it failed. take years to undo the damage it would with a new, unknown system established energy projects built right here in Ne- In the late 1990s, many states, including cause. by the legislature and the courts. vada. Nevada, tried to implement laws like As a Nevada native and public servant, The reality is we don’t really know ex- Those costs would be in the billions and Question 3. California’s attempt in the I am deeply concerned that if Question actly what we are voting on with Ques- would be passed onto consumers in the early 2000s led to skyrocketing rates and 3 were to pass, the ramifications would tion 3. The Amendment provides no form of higher bills. In fact, a recent inde- consumer complaints, rolling blackouts, be detrimental to the hard-working res- details on how Nevada’s new electricity pendent investigation conducted by the the Enron scandal, and more than $40 idents and small businesses in rural system would work, and the proponents Public Utilities Commission found that billion in added costs for consumers and communities across the state. We do not have not offered any sort of plan of their Question 3 would likely increase average taxpayers. need a constitutional mandate, the aver- own. Instead, the ballot measure would residential electric bills for Nevadans for Of the 24 states that originally at- age ratepayer and majority of consumers lock a risky and costly experiment into at least a decade. tempted a scheme like Question 3, only will not benefit. Rather than implement the state constitution and create an un- We have come a long way in the last 14 states still have deregulated electricity a risky scheme that would dismantle our certain electric system that even the pro- 50 years, and if Question 3 were to pass systems in place. In those states, aver- reliable electricity system and cost Ne- ponents admit would not guarantee the it would be a major setback in the prog- age residential electricity rates are 30% vadans billions, I’m urging my constitu- lower electric rates they’ve been promis- ress we have made, coupled with a whole higher than Nevada’s, and California’s ents to look into the facts and vote NO on ing. lot of uncertainty. I personally don’t miss overall electric rates are nearly double Question 3. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 24, 2018 P age 15 reader pic of the week Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that on May 30. 2018 The Walker Lake General Improvement District will hold a public hearing to approve the final budget for The fiscal year 2018-2019. The Hearing will take place at the Walker Lake Community Center located on Randal Street Walker Lake, Nv at 6:00 pm. Copies of the Budget are available by contacting the District at 945-2088, or copies will be available at the hearing.

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Amie Clarke Mikki Herrera Clydene Clinger Track team takes sixth at state (Hawthorne) (Lola, Kan.) (Hawthorne) All of them. Hermansen needs repairs. Bonanza Road. Restripe Submitted by coach Phil Jaramillo night strong finishing 7th in state in the and maintenance. 800 meter dash. After a long year of hard work, sweat On Saturday, the day stared with Dore and tough competition the Serpents competing in the high jump an event in Track & Field held their own this past which he won the North In. Dore jumped weekend in Carson City. At the state a personal best at 6’0 good enough for championships with 6 traveling (1-Lady the silver. Next was the 200 meter re- Serpent, 5-Serpents). I could not have lay where Tweedy, Torres, Wadlow and been more proud as a coach with their Hernandez set another personal record Paula Leigh performances. and placing 5th. Tony Torres was next to (Hawthorne) Friday, Haylie Clarke started it off with competing in the long jump. Torres also How about Bodie Street sidewalks? There are the 100 hurdles she did awesome racing jumped a personal best 18’9” placing 5th. Alicia Lynch-Dalton two sections that are (Hawthorne) 8th overall in state and setting a new per- Dore finished the day placing 5th in the lifted. They are a hazard I guess it would depend sonal record. Austin Tweedy and Tony 400 meter dash. to people walking down If you have a question you Torres were next on deck with the 100 Could not be more proud of the Track on what you want to fi x them. They are a hazard would like us to ask our meter dash with Tweedy placing 5th and & Field team GRRREAT JOB!! Thank all fi rst. Potholes or the lack to people walking down readers, please email it to: of stop signs? [email protected] or Torres placing 7th. Now with the men of you that came out and supported the them. bring it into the offi ce. warmed up Michael Wadlow and Juan Serpents!! Hernandez joined Torres and Tweedy to complete in the 4x100 meter relay and while setting a new personal record in an exciting race to the finish the guys took the Bronze! Jared Dore finished the

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1976 depot train displays its american pride Submitted by Steve VanDenburgh Thank You, of America. As principal of Hawthorne The first week in May is recognized as Elementary School, I am beyond proud During America’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976, many U.S. railroads participated by National Teacher Appreciation Week. of our teachers for their patience, dedica- painting selected locomotives in generally intricate (and sometimes distractingly bizarre) red-white-and-blue designs. This tradition started as a single day of tion, and commitment to the children of In contrast, the Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot chose a refreshingly “no-non- acknowledgement of teachers across the our community. Teachers are truly he- sense” paint scheme that may have gotten its message across more effectively than the nation, but over the years has extended to roes as they make a difference every day!! gaudier versions did, elsewhere in the U.S. Here is that NAD diesel-electric locomotive a full week of recognition. Stephanie Keuhey (which was built by the American Locomotive Co. during WW-II), displaying its tribute to Teachers play a crucial role in educat- Hawthorne Elementary School our Nation’s 200th birthday in late 1976. What better time than Armed Forces Weekend to re-affirm and celebrate, partly by ing and shaping our children, the future Principal way of this image, Hawthorne’s continuing dedication to our Nation and its military men and women? (For me, the photograph also is an indirect tribute to Cavin, Dellamonica, Glenzer, Justus, Milsap, Mortensen, and their equally remarkable NAD/AAP co-workers.) History: Mount Cory Mining District

By Harold Fuller Ranch at the mouth of Cory Canyon, with all water rights. Long range plans The Mount Cory Mining District was called for a plant or “Reduction Works” scarcely heard of outside of Esmeralda to be built in this area for the processing hospital 5k run/walk County prior to the purchase of the of ore. They also purchased 4,000 acres Mount Cory Mine by Misters Flood, of timber rights in the canyon. Wells and McKenzie on June 14, 1882 and The road building started in the fall the formation of the Mount Cory Mining of 1882 and proved to be a formidable Company. challenge. They worked through the icy A lot of good claims had been staked, and snowy winter with mules, fresno’s, and continued to be worked, in the up- dynamite, picks and shovels getting it per area of Big Squaw Canyon but until opened to the top in late February. The this time no one had the capital to really town of Coryville quickly began to grow process the refractory character of the and the mine tunnels were being dug ore. Alexander McKenzie, a man with even faster. vast made superintendent of the project The site for the Reduction Works was and he commenced immediately to get determined and contracts let for its erec- things moving. tion beginning in July 1883. His people worked the mine tunnels A small town site was selected above and extracted a sizable amount of material the present day Cory Canyon gate and and he knew that he must have better fa- called McKenzieville. This site was for cilities for the workers and that they have homes and businesses for the builders a wagon road built up through the rough and operators of the Reduction Works. canyon for equipment and supplies. The Wagon Toll Road was built for use McKenzie laid out a town plot near the by the other miners as well and upon Courtesy photo mines with 12 Blocks of eight lots which completion of the mill, wagon teams be- In celebration of Hospital Week (May 14-18), Mt. Grant General Hospital held a were 40x80 feet each, with room for ex- gan hauling materials down to the Re- 5k walk/run to help benefit the Nicola Bain Scholarship fund. Thinking that only pansion if necessary. This town site was duction Works for processing. This was a few would show, the hospital was pleasantly surprised when over 75 partici- named Coryville. generally done on a contract basis by pants showed up on Monday night. It is their hope to make this event even larger The group purchased the Sam Nichols Hawthorne teamsters. next year with a more challenging route.

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