Hawthorne The Week of June 14, 2018 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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County Commissioner, Miller, Jeff – 29 Seat C Monroe, Mike – 25 Hoferer, Christine - 230 Townsend, Bill – 85 Owens, Barbara “Barb” - 113 Wegner, Kenneth – 33 Owens, Russell C. - 40 Utterback, James “Gunny” - Lieutenant Governor 156 (DEM) Hansen, Laurie – 59 Recorder-Auditor Marshall, Kate – 191 George, Cherrie – 147 None of these candidates – 62 Nixon, Cindy – 382 Lieutenant Governor Assessor (REP) Clark, Janeen – 177 Hoover, Eugene – 59 Tipton, Jerrie – 131 Jones, Brent – 78 LaFata, Scott – 18 Hawthorne Township Meyers, Gary – 38 Justice of the Peace Roberson, Michael – 213 Hatfield, Breanna – 135 None of these candidates – 120 James, Mike – 423 Kenner, James W. – 98 Secretary of State Reed, Paula Joe – 341 (REP) Aldridge, Ernest – 134 Mineral County Cegavske, Barbara – 300 School Board Trustee None of these candidates – 98 (Inside Seat) Farley, Teresa – 160 Treasurer – (REP) Neville, Keith E. – 448 Beers, Bob – 355 Heidi Bunch Ziegler, David – 364 Uehara, Derek – 75 Poll workers in Mineral County were hard at work throughout the day on Tuesday during the pri- None of these candidates – mary election. State Assembly, 100 District 32 Fransway, Tom – 179 Attorney General Hansen, Alexis M. – 320 (DEM) Ford, Aaron – 137 Hoferer, James among local U.S. Senate – (DEM) MacKie, Stuart – 85 Burleigh, Danny – 13 None of these candidates – 84 Knight, David – 28 Mahendra, Bobby – 7 Attorney General winners of Tuesday’s primaries Rheinhart, Allen – 15 (REP) Rosen, Jacky – 163 Duncan, Wes – 261 By Heidi Bunch against Mike Guss (DEM) this fall. Non-Partisan Sbaih, Jesse – 6 Mueller, Craig – 178 MCIN Staff candidate Norman Williams informed the Inde- None of these candidates – 82 None of these candidates – 89 pendent-News that he had withdrawn his name Mineral County voters showed up to cast their from the ballot for the November election. U.S. Senate – (REP) Supreme Court Seat C votes at this year’s primary election. As reported The state office of Nevada Governor had contes- Brooks, Sherry – 16 – (NP) Gazala, Sarah – 19 Aberasturi, Leon – 150 by Mineral County Clerk Chris Nepper, 40.62 per- tants airing commercials and hitting the Armed Harrell, Vic – 4 Cadish, Elissa – 251 cent of the county voters showed up to make sure Forces Day parade in hopes to grab some rural Heck, Tom – 84 Lefebvre, Alan – 54 their voices were heard. votes. Heller, Dean – 381 Rutledge, John – 201 One of the largest races on the local front would Steve Sisolak (DEM) and Adam Laxalt (REP) None of these candidates – 40 Tao, Jerry – 78 be the republican candidate for Mineral County will begin their campaign for governor. None of these candidates – Commissioner – Seat C. Christine Hoferer beat Primary Election votes are listed to the left. The Governor – (DEM) 247 Bonaventura, John – 17 out the other opponents, who will now face off General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Dewan, Asheesh – 7 Regent, University of Giunchigliani, Christina – 83 Nevada, Dept. 9 Jones, David – 11 Del Carlo, Carol – 843 Sisolak, Steve – 122 Thorns, Henry – 13 Hospital Board None of these candidates – 63 Trustee, Seat A Fitzgerald, Tom – 895 Nevada primary election tees up Governor – (REP) Boyd, Bill – 15 Hospital Board Carlisle, Stephanie – 34 Trustee, Seat B battleground governor, Senate races Conquest, Frederick – 1 Schumann, Richard Lee – 888 Dundas, Edward – 3 Fisher, Jared – 25 By Michelle L. Price Las Vegas Strip, overcame a saying she was sexually abused Hospital Board Associated Press bruising Democratic primary as a child. Laxalt, Adam – 391 Trustee, Seat C Lusak, Stan – 5 Womack, Karen – 876 against his Clark County Com- “I’m not going to pretend that Schwartz, Dan – 23 LAS VEGAS — Nevada vot- mission colleague Christina Gi- this was an easy race. It was None of these candidates – 44 Mineral County ers delivered easy primary unchigliani. tough and long,” Sisolak said School Board Trustee election wins Tuesday to Re- The race got combative, in his victory speech at the Aria U.S. House District 4 (Outside 4 year) publican Sen. Dean Heller and with an attack ad alleging Gi- casino-resort on the Las Vegas (DEM) Birchum, Candice – 860 Anzalone, John – 16 his Democratic opponent Jacky unchigliani “single-handedly Strip. “While Chris and I have Horsford, Steven – 166 Rosen while teeing up a No- protected perverts” because of had our differences - and we Spearman, Pam – 38 Mineral County School Board Trustee vember battle for the governor’s changes she made to a sex of- aired them out on the public Stephens, Allison – 27 mansion between the chairman fender bill in the Legislature a airwaves - we both agree on one Vilela, Amy – 29 (Outside 2 year) Zeller, Sid – 28 Castagnola, Kathy – 896 of a powerful Las Vegas-area decade ago. thing: Nevada families cannot council and the state attorney Giunchigliani, a 63-year-old afford to let Adam Laxalt be- U.S. House District 4 Hawthorne Township general. former state legislator and come our next governor.” (REP) Constable Steve Sisolak, who had the teacher who earned backing Speaking to her supporters Gibbs, David – 116 Schaaf, Gary - 886 backing of former U.S. Sen. from Hillary Clinton and the at a cowboy-themed saloon Hardy, Crescent – 218 Harry Reid and chairs the pow- women’s group Emily’s List, erful council overseeing the struck back with a campaign ad > See PRIMARY, Page 6

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Isabella Pearl mining site

By Sheri Samson ciated directly with the project. MCIN Correspondent With safety as a paramount issue within the structure of GRC, guests As honored guests followed an array donned hardhats, along with visibil- of directional signage leading into the ity vests to proceed to a gathering spot hills of Luning, at the foot of the Gabbs which overlooked the surrounding val- Valley Range, the Gold Resource Corpo- ley surface. Gold Resource Corporation’s ration (GRC) was prepared to present a CEO, Jason Reid, began the ceremony groundbreaking ceremony for the Isa- with an overview of the company, then bella Pearl mining site, which had been mentioned the many years of positive many years in the making. strides which had taken place within Guests included the GRC Chairman their company. With successes from of the Board Bill Conrad and those from their Oaxaca Mining Unit properties, lo- their board of directors. Attendees also cated in the southern portion of Oaxaca, included GRC Staff Members; Mineral Mexico, Reid spoke proudly of a com- County Commissioners Jerrie Tipton pany that had experienced seven consec- and Chris Hegg; local Mineral County utive years of profitability. Economic Development Association Speaking about the unique opportu- Sheri Samson Board members; representatives from nity within the landmark moment of fi- Gold Resource Corporation board members and staff broke ground on the Isa- Ledcor Construction; local business bella Pearl mining site in Mineral County last week. owners and other various entities asso- > See MINE, Page 13 Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 your seven-day forecast

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95/57 93/55 86/51 80/53 80/54 87/55 93/58 Sunny; remaining very Mostly sunny Plenty of sunshine Mostly sunny Mostly sunny; nice Partly sunny Mostly cloudy warm feeding an army Students master sewing skills By Sheri Samson MCIN Correspondent

The lost art of quilting was resur- rected in the Mineral County High School’s Career and Technical classes. The class entitled “Clothing and Tex- tiles”, had instructor, Sandra Jones, teaching various formats of practical living through pathways of career-ori- entated classroom instruction. This particular curriculum was part of a three-year program in which students learn a variety of basic living skills, while highlighting topics such as cook- ing, child development and other de- tailed accomplishments. “In this class, students learned about the actual sewing machine and related tools or attachments; stitching and cut- ting patterns; basic repairs as well as cre- ating selected projects,” Jones explained. Sheri Samson “In a year they made a simple pillow From left, Kati McCune and Talina case, apron of their choice, a “quillow” Hicks proudly show off their com- which is a blanket-pillow combination pleted quilting projects. and then ultimately the quilts.” Students Kati McCune and Talina during class time. Mallory Jimenez Hicks completed their quilts after select- A donation of cotton fabrics and The El Capitan Restaurant provided more than 2,300 meals from June 1 through ing a color scheme of choice, cutting the thread would be greatly appreciated by June 13 to all the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves. The staff and management cotton fabrics to size, learning the entire this program, in preparation for next of the El Capitan are proud to serve the U.S. military troop’s food needs while skill set of quilting, then slowly making year’s classes. Please contact the MCHS training in Hawthorne. Glenn Carns mentioned that it takes a whole team to “feed the progress to complete their projects instructor by calling 775-945-3332. an army.” This operation was lead by Jason Eaton, restaurant manager; Austin Williams; Don Townsend and their team with the assistance of other staff of the El Capitan to help meet the high demand. Prestigious Army award named after longtime Hawthorne resident

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Board of County Commissioner home account at 980 C Street in Haw- highlights from May 2 thorne. (Commissioner Chris Hegg participated by phone. Commissioner Garth Price Grant explained the ordinance. was absent.) Grant explained that he stopped the late fees and sent the account to collec- Safety message tions as the bill continued to be in arrears. What makes your Dad the best? Emergency Management Director Tipton asked if Moderson had any sup- Patrick Hughes delivered the safety mes- porters who would put a hydrant at the sage on safety data sheets. racetrack for needed water. Grant told Moderson he needs to pay Public comment his account balance. Commissioner Jerrie Tipton explained Hegg asked if Moderson gets bleachers that Hegg was on the phone and she was at the racetrack, will that make his busi- Jaime Cardenas going to shorten the agenda. ness in good standing. (Hawthorne) Grant explained no, since Moderson Daddy’s Girl from day Accounts payable had many other agreements with Haw- one! He molded me into Tipton signed her set of ledgers and thorne Utilities that he forfeited on. Linda Young Christina Janis the person that I am today Hegg stated he would sign his when he “I’m having trouble swallowing the bill (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) and I am forever grateful My Dad (Bud Young) was My dad is the best because for that. I miss my Daddy was able to come into the courthouse. since the late fees are so high,” Moderson the best in the world. he has always been there every day. Thankful to stated. He adopted me and my for me. When I was 15 have my step-dad, Jerry Business license Moderson claims he paid the bill [for brother when we moved he had to step up and be Minor, continuing where The following business licenses were the water] but is contesting the late fees to Hawthorne back in both a father and a mother my dad left off. 1953. He could build or (which is really hard). He approved: Nevada Restaurant Services, and wants it wiped out. fi x anything and he did it has helped me thru life Inc., Bourbon Street Sports Bar #159; “The bill stands,” Grant explained. perfectly. He was loving and taught me many life Bruce Yocum, Paramount Cable Corpo- “Come in and set up a reasonable pay- and kind to everyone he lessons. He doesn’t push ration and Lynne D. Harker, PEI Placer ment plan.” met. He served in the his opinion on me so he United States Navy on lets me make my own Electric Incorporated. Sheri Samson explained that there is a a tanker ship. I love and mistakes and I learn from very large expense regarding the bleach- miss him every day. them. But he is there to Vehicles for fire department ers from economic development. pick me up after I make Mineral County Fire Chief Chris Law- “I think maybe there is a little bit of con- my mistakes. He is laid back and just an overall rence met with the commissioners to flict between us,” Moderson told Grant. funny dad. discuss signing an agreement for the Moderson showed Tipton a Facebook Josh Little purchase of vehicles from Las Vegas. The conversation where Grant called some- (Hawthorne) purchase is for Spartan Aerial Units. Tip- one a “deadbeat”. My father is more than just ton will sign the original contracts once “I paid the water bill - not the late fees,” my father. He is always walking wisdom when I they arrive. Moderson kept insisting. need a dose of reality. Rowe suggested reviewing the ordi- He’s my best friend when Senior center craft fair nance in the future regarding the late I need a listening ear. He Cherrie George, director of Senior Ser- fees. Vickie N Rick Arson has supported my brother and I our entire lives even vices explained to the commissioners “Once he signs the payment agreement, (Hawthorne) though we seem to be that they are going through their storage we will turn the water on at his house. My dad is the best. different breeds. He was a sheds and would like to sell at a commu- Growing up we may have part of both the volunteer But once he misses a payment – we start Kris Lessard nity flea market and craft fair fundraiser over,” stated Grant. not seen eye to eye. But and base fi re department no matter what right or (Hawthorne) and spent almost my for senior services. George asked to sell Dana Tommila told Moderson that she wrong my dad was always My dad (Tony) has been whole life saving and the county property at the flea market feels that Moderson is using the personal there for me in a heartbeat a strong role model for protecting Hawthorne. My and not with the county auction. The attacks as a cope out on the racetrack. no questions asked. me; he has always been father is a hero to many Love you Dad, thanks for there for me to help either and a dad to anyone that funds will be used to freshen up the se- Tipton stated that the board will come emotionally or physically everything especially for walked through our front nior center. back and look at the late fee amount for when I needed it. He being the best grandfather door. District Attorney Sean Rowe was high volume users. Moderson was told to helped shape me into the to our children. man I am today. He has asked if George can sell the items at the meet with Grant to get the bill taken care held many titles but one flea market and will work with her in re- of. that makes him the most gards to selling the items. proud I believe is the title Opioids lawsuit of Dad. Armed Forces Day resolution Tipton brought forth an agenda item Heidi Bunch was not present but asked relative to Mineral County joining a law- for a resolution authorizing Mineral suit with other Nevada Counties, against County support for Armed Forces Week, the drug manufactures of opioids. The May 13-19, 2018, proclaiming May 2018 as state suit against those manufactures Armed Forces Month and proclaiming does not address the cost counties incur Gerika Regusci May 13-19, 2018 as Armed Forces Week. in this issue. Corinna Scott (Hawthorne) Tipton read the resolution into record. A representative for the lawsuit ex- (Hawthorne) My dad Kyle is the best Public Works Director Eric Hamrey plained that the information will come I’m so blessed to have because; well he stepped such a wonderful man to up to be just that! A dad! asked what is authorized on public prop- from medical providers, emergency ser- He is my rock to lean on call dad. He is one of the Sheri Samson erty. vices and law enforcement. wisest and honest person and my helping hand if I (Walker Lake) shall fall. He has never He asked about the monster truck Mineral County employees will be paid I know. He has always He was a great provider, stood by my side and judged me; only support placement and blading, setting up the from a line of credit personally taken hard worker and could helped me pick up my feet my crazy, goofy side. fi x anything. I loved and Let’s face it; the greatest k-rails, etc. out by the lawyer’s handling the case to when I’ve fallen. I know I respected him so much. dad’s get promoted to Tipton stated if it is a public health and search for information regarding opi- can always count on him High fi ve to Heaven. grandpas. I love you dad. safety issue, then Hamrey needs to set oids. for advice of just sit down the k-rails, but barricades cannot put Eglet Prince, personal injury attorneys and enjoy a good laugh. Thank you Daddy for those on private business property. gave a presentation. always being there for me. The resolution was approved. A motion was made to enter into an I love you. agreement with Eglet Prince regarding Patented mining claims opioid abuse in Mineral County. Ellen Blair requested consideration and possible action relative to correction Regional transportation of assessor description of deeded pat- commission ented mining claims and listed require- The Mineral County Regional Trans- ments on formal request for a reduction portation Commission met at 12:30 p.m. Anna Black of utilities. to open bids for the road sealing project. (Hawthorne) Tipton stated that Blair would need to Two bids were received: Sierra Nevada I have plenty of photos of address this with the assessor and if Blair Construction for $223,152.90 and All all of us together. However, posted this on the agenda again, they American Asphalt Sealing for $242,557.50 Shaniya Ferguson this is my favorite picture Audrey Henry would deal with it at that time. Blair was for road sealing on First Street in Haw- (Hawthorne) of him. He’s been with me Daddy always tried to help not in attendance. thorne, O Street to Armory Road and F My dad is the rock of our through my lowest points me develop confi dence. family. He continuously and helped me become a The summer I turned ten he Street from First to Fifth Streets. The All took me down to Woody’s shows us how strong and better person after all my Burial permits American Asphalt Sealing bid was not Chevrolet in Hawthorne brave he is. He knows how mistakes. He’s the fi rst Susan Maple met with the commis- complete. one I go to when I need to and told me to pick him out to drive me crazy, but he a car. I was ecstatic. The sioners in regards to burial permits being The airport fuel report was given for always is putting a smile vent, the person I trust the most, the man that brought salesman was ready for stored at Gunter’s Funeral Home. Maple March. Donna Oberhansli gave the com- on my face. I wouldn’t me. He let me look at the asked why a public enterprise is hanging mission a report on what was sold and trade him for anything in me back from the depth of choices but kept guiding hell. He’s a mean son-of- onto private documents. what is still in the tanks. Secure Rural the world. me back to a particular a-gun when he needs to car expounding on all of Recorder-Auditor Christine Hoferer School money is funding the road sealing be and protects us with all the marvelous things it stated that it goes to the clerk’s office. project. he has. He’s hard working, had. Daddy and I left with Jay Gunter explained the process of pa- The ending balance for the commission full of piss and vinegar and a beautiful 1957 green perwork. is $221,964.40. Hamrey explained the re- curses like a sailor. But Chevrolet that Daddy had I wouldn’t have him any picked out previously; but, pair of a blade, he stated that the brakes other way. for years I thought I was Hawthorne Speedway were “shot”. the one who had picked Scott Moderson met with the commis- Discussion on cutting the roads for re- out Daddy’s car. Dads who sioners to discuss the outrageous fees pair of utilities. work diligently to help their kids build confi dence are from Hawthorne Utilities attached to Wade Barton gave a presentation re- Mandii Freakiin the best. Hawthorne Speedway and 890 C Street, garding street signs in Hawthorne. He Calderone water utility meters. He wanted to dis- explained why the grant that Mineral (Hawthorne) cuss equality. County failed. My dad is the greatest Moderson discussed his bill that is now Road department will be working on cause he’s always been in collections. The original bill was $978 – Kibby Flats, Huntoon Valley through there for me. He’s always had an open door policy the bill is now over $2,000. Cow Camp, Rawhide and the roads in no matter what is going Hawthorne Utilities Director Larry Mina, Luning and Walker Lake. on I can always come to Grant explained that they tried to work $75,000 will be received to fix Del him. He’s my rock, my role Stephanie Moody with Moderson. Monte Canyon. Hamrey said he will be model. He’s the greatest Ziegler “This is not a racetrack problem, this is purchasing culverts for that area. Cul- dad and papa a girl can (Hawthorne) ask for. Chase Blinco My dad is my hero. He is a Mr. Moderson problem,” said Grant. verts discussed at 9-Mile Ranch and the (Hawthorne) one of a kind, head strong The racetrack can get water, Moderson fish in that area. He lets me steer and hold and stubborn. All qualities cannot. Because the bill for the racetrack Harold Dimmick asked the road de- I have proudly gotten from his wrench. I love you him. I couldn’t ask for a was in Moderson’s personal name, the daddy, you’re the best. better dad. I love you, dad. delinquent account was moved to his > See COMMISSION, Page 5 Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 MCHS seniors earn scholarships By Sheri Samson MCIN Correspondent

As the Mineral County High School seniors gathered for a night of reflection and scholarship awards, Reverend Rob Gibson from Oasis Assembly of God set the evening’s tone with positive opening remarks. By reminding each student that they have access to the connections that would lead them down the right path to- ward success, a tone of accomplishment was given to the students in attendance. Guided by MCHS counselor John Gavin, over 25 scholarship resources provided amounts which ranged from $100 to $1,000, with many sources giv- ing out more than one award. Several organizations and companies provided representatives to personally award the students with their scholarship money. Beth Cichowlaz was there to represent Sheri Samson Sheri Samson the local Cliff Cichowlaz Memorial A scholarship presentation was held Eighth grade Hawthorne Roclet students moved to the Serpent side of the Scholarship Fund, stating, “He believed at the Mineral County High gym for the bleachers to mark the completion of their promotion ceremony. in education, education, education.” senior class recently. Rockets promoted to Serpents

By Sheri Samson option of creating ambitious dreams. schurz kinder grads MCIN Correspondent Keynote speaker, Brooke Sasser, local director of The Boys & Girls Club and a As the Rockets Eighth grade pro- 2017 graduate of Mineral County High motion began, Principal Jeff Wales School, admitted to them, “Thriving in explained the reason that two-sets of school and supporting each other while bleachers were decorated for the occa- appreciating all of those around you will sion. This future class of high school be important, because many work hard students were first seated on the Rocket on your behalf. Push yourself, as there bleachers in a sea of blue gowns, with the are no limits and get involved in the spirit banner of blue and white decorating one of high school - at the pep rallies, games side of the room. and with the spirit of your mascot.” “As you can see, we have a Serpent Two student speakers shared from on the other side of the room and this their hearts. Sofia Castillo-Trujillo was stands for the transition these students a top female student, giving thanks to will be taking. As they physically move the Dream Team for making positive from once being a Rocket into the high changes within the school for the ju- school setting of becoming a Serpent, nior high school students. While cel- they will also be given the opportunity to ebrating all that was accomplished sign a pledge, committing to graduate in throughout the first year in existence, Sheri Samson 2022,” Wales explained. she smiled saying “Our adventure has Dressed in their mini graduation robes, with caps snuggly on top of their heads, As part of this first-year tradition, di- just begun.” the Schurz Kindergarten class walked in a processional to the front of the gym- plomas were handed to each student Mateo Jimenez, top male student, men- nasium, welcomed by their teacher, Stacie King. Several songs were presented and a table was set just before the Ser- tioned finding new friends upon mov- to an audience full of parents, family members, school staff, classroom students pent bleachers. Written certificates were ing to Hawthorne. He stated, “I found a and visitors. With members from the audience participating in the traditional waiting for each student’s signature, foundation to build upon by living here.” song of Tooty-Ta, the children performed choreography to the lyrics which which will soon be on display in the high Other speakers included McKenna brought applause and laughter from the crowd. school hallways. In hopes of setting forth Cardenas, President of the Mineral a written goal toward the positive path- County High School Students and De- way of four-years in high school, the con- von Settergren-Davis, Vice President of tract portion of the ceremony was a new the Senior Class of 2019. Conservation Crew

Mt. Grant General Hospital ~ 775-945-2461 Mt. Grant Medical Building ~ 775-945-0709 200 South A Street — Hawthorne, Nevada CONSULTING PHYSICIANS For Appointment Location Dr. Robert Rosenquist, Endocrinology 775-741-4922 Annex Drs. Stanko & Durant, Ophthalmology 800-639-0393 Hospital Dr. Paul Fry III, Orthopedic Surgeon 800-500-1135 Annex

Dr. Von Feldmann, Gastroenterology 775-336-2777 Clinic Courtesy photo Dr.Lionel Ruckstuhl, Psychologist 775-945-2230 Clinic For the first time ever, six high school-aged students from Hawthorne will be working for the Walker Basin Conservancy as a summer youth conservation crew based out of Mineral County. Students are under the direction of Haw- Services Provided by Mt. Grant General Hospital thorne native and Walker Basin supporter, Darren Hamrey. These youths will be working with Hamrey and other professional staff on restoration projects within Emergency Department GI Endoscopy CT Scan the basin such as trail building and planting. They will work across the Walker Respiratory Care Services Screening Colonoscopy MRI Scan Basin from the East Walker River to Walker Lake. Electro Cardiology Services Diagnostic Laboratory Ultrasound Diagnostic Radiology Homemaking Services Blood Bank Physical Therapy Social Services/Activities Bone Density Outpatient Cataract Surgery

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The following people were arrested in June 9 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office continued from Page 3 Lady Bird Park Mineral County on or after June 4 and for drive with suspended driver’s license; The commissioners met to approve a co- were in jail on Monday at or after about DUI, above legal limit (first) and unsafe partment about potholes and the El Cap- operative agreement with Nevada Depart- 8 a.m. All charges against them are mis- turn, improper position/method at… Bail itan road issue between 5th and G Streets ment of Transportation for a 10-year agree- demeanors unless otherwise noted. All set at $2,475 bond/cash. behind the hotel. Dimmick asked about ment. Tipton explained that this is just a are innocent until proven guilty in court. • Jessica J. Vargas was arrested on the potholes encroaching onto Mineral continuance of the agreement, no changes. Names and charges appear as they have June 10 by Walker River Tribal Po- County roads. been received from the sheriff’s office. lice for reckless driver with disregard Hawthorne Mobile Home Park • Lucas C. Avery was arrested on June safety person/property and conspiracy BLM Wilderness Hawthorne Moblie Home Park item 5 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for to elude, evade or fail to st… Bail set at Tipton explained that Senator Dean came back to the commissioners to ac- use/under influence schedule I, II, III, IV $2,280 bond/cash. Heller has introduced a bill regarding cept recreational vehicles. Tommila was controlled substance. Bail set at $2,500 The following were released from the wilderness study area for the Bureau of told she had to come back in front of the bond/cash. Mineral County Detention Center by a Land Management. Tipton read the res- commissioners to get a variance on the • James V. Lang was arrested on June judge unless otherwise noted: Barath olution into record as well as the letter in property. Rowe gave Tommila options 7 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for A. Burley (released on bond); Jessica support of the release of the wilderness for either a variance or conditional use criminal contempt and resist public offi- J. Flores (released on bond); Jessica E. study area identified in Mineral County. permit. Tipton made a motion to send cer. Bail set at $4,140 bond/cash. Santos (released time served); Nickelina this item back to the planning commis- • Martin E. Bonetti was arrested on R. Williams (released time served); An- Attorney representation sion and have the results to the commis- June 8 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office thony J. Kintz (released on recognizance); Clerk Chris Nepper put on the agenda, sioners within 30-days, to allow the RV’s for assault with deadly weapon. Bail set Spencer M. Eusted (released to other an item to approve modification of our at- in the mobile home park with a variance at $125,000 bond/cash. agency) and David J. Prideaux (released torney representation agreement. The at- or conditional use permit. • David J. Prideaux was arrested on on bond). torney that has been representing Mineral County with Green Energy Nevada is leav- Commissioner recognition ing his current firm. An agreement was Tipton explained that the June 20 made to stay with the current attorney. meeting is also the change of command justice court news Guss would like to know what the to- at the base as well as the 4th of July being tal cost is of the lawsuit. Rowe stated that a holiday. Annual Fiscal Report • On May 22, Pedro Israel Villa-Lopez • On May 22, Stephen Glenn Beckham ANNUAL FISCAL REPORT pled guilty to the following charge: driv- pled guilty to the following charge: tres- ing a motor vehicle while under the in- passing, NRS 207.220, a misdemeanor. MINERAL COUNTY GENERAL FUND LUNING TOWN GENERAL FUND fluence of a controlled substance, NRS He was found guilty and ordered to pay ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED 484C.110, a misdemeanor. He was found $305 in fines and fees. Pay $50 a month MINERAL COUNTY ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET guilty and ordered to pay $685 in fines starting June 18, 2018. YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING and fees; ordered to complete DUI school • On May 22, Monique Lopez pled guilty 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 and victims impact panel (can do online); to the following charge: resisting a public Total Available Revenues 6,053,112 6,675,216 6,721,042 Total Available Revenues 13,008 12,762 6,180 sentence to 90 days in jail; suspended un- officer, NRS 199.280, a misdemeanor. She der the condition he has no law violations was found guilty and ordered to pay $525 for six months and follow court order. All in fines and fees. Pay $100 a month start- Total Expenditures 6,937,146 6,850,837 7,587,758 Total Expenditures 4,739 6,517 8,650 other counts in this case are dismissed. ing June 18, 2018. HAWTHORNE TOWN GENERAL FUND Proprietary fund ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED itarize over 67,000 tons of ammunition ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET Award during his tenure. YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING continued from Page 2 At the age of 94, Dellamonica retired in 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 2007 with more than 65 years of service. Total Available Revenues 328,718 279,127 268,700 Total Operating Revenues 26,721 26,149 26,150 Those awarded the Louis Dellamon- Total Operating Expenses He also developed test systems for ica Award for outstanding personnel for 28,426 33,985 32,139 work being done on 2.75-inch and 5-inch 2017 are: Total Expenditures 274,253 298,891 327,597 Total Non Operating Revenues 20 40 40 Zuni rockets and naval mines being John M. German – Headquarters, U.S. Total Non Operating Expenses loaded at the depot. Army Materiel Command; Heather L. Proprietary fund His biggest project in his career was Hamilton – Headquarters, U.S. Army Ma- ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED WALKER LAKE TOWN GENERAL FUND the design and construction of the West- teriel Command; Wade Pasquarella – U.S. ern Area Demilitarization Center, better Army Aviation and Missile Command; ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED known to Mineral County residents as William L. Kaundart – U.S. Army Secu- YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET WADF. WADF was used to demilitarize rity Assistance Command; Lt. Col. Toney 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING ammunition. R. Stephenson – U.S. Army Contracting Total Operating Revenues 1,342,891 1,395,550 1,409,050 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 The projected cost for WADF was esti- Command; Jason McDonald – U.S Army mated at 25 million dollars by the Army. Communications-Electronic Command; Total Operating Expenses 1,738,112 1,899,249 1,788,299 Total Available Revenues 12,741 18,000 3,000 Dellamonica would complete the project Charlie R. Gonzalez – U.S. Army Commu- Total Non Operating Revenues 51,580 10,190 900 for 8 million dollars. WADF was a new nications-Electronic Command; Walter L. Total Non Operating Expenses Total Expenditures 9,209 9,923 14,500 and safer way to demilitarize ammunition, Hall – U.S. Army Communications-Elec- including the techniques such as: con- tronics Command; Michael F. Pohland – MINA TOWN GENERAL FUND tour drilling; hot gas decontaminations; U.S. Army Materiel Systems Analysis Ac- ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED plasma arc demilitarizing; propellant to tivity; Robert G. Bernazzani – U.S. Army fertilizer conversion; thermal shock cryo- Research, Development and Engineering ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET genic treatment and hot paraffin melt out. Command and Floyd H. Bavery – U.S. YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING His efforts would help to safely demil- Army Joint Munitions Command. 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19

ANNUAL FISCAL REPORT Total Available Revenues 33,172 28,789 14,170 ANNUAL FISCAL REPORT Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority General Fund Total Expenditures 22,837 21,004 20,300

ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET Proprietary fund YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET Fiscal Year Beginning Fund Balance 21,244 23,787 11,329 Total Available Revenues 58,588 62,500 70,825 YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING Total Expenditures 56,045 74,958 72,154 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance 23,787 11,329 10,000 Total Operating Revenues 65,499 69,385 71,750

Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority Restricted Tourism Fund Total Operating Expenses 129,499 144,691 140,933 Annual FiscalTotal Report Non Operating Revenues 30 50 50 ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET Total Non Operating Expenses MINERAL COUNTYYEAR ENDING GENERALYEAR FUND ENDING YEAR ENDING LUNING TOWN GENERAL FUND 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED FiscalMINERAL Year Beginning COUNTY Fund Balance ACTUAL PRIOR 10,199 CURRENT 11,731 BUDGET 10,021 ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET Total Available Revenues YEAR ENDING 13,408YEAR ENDING 19,490 YEAR ENDING 22,341 YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING Total Expenditures 11,876 21,200 19,900 Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance 6/30/17 11,731 6/30/18 10,021 6/30/19 12,462 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 Total Available Revenues 6,053,112 6,675,216 6,721,042 Total Available Revenues 13,008 12,762 6,180 Publication Date June 14, 2018

Total Expenditures 6,937,146 6,850,837 7,587,758 Total Expenditures 4,739 6,517 8,650 Case No. CV-9974 Dept. No. HAWTHORNE TOWN GENERAL FUND Proprietary fund The undersigned hereby affirms that this document does not contain the social security number of any person. ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET IN THE 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FORYEAR THE ENDING COUNTYYEAR OF ENDING MINERAL YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 In the Matter of the Petition of: Total Available Revenues 328,718 279,127 268,700 Total Operating Revenues 26,721 26,149 26,150 Dillon Jay Horner, Total Operating Expenses 28,426 33,985 32,139 Total ExpendituresFor a change of name. 274,253 NOTICE298,891 327,597 Total Non Operating Revenues 20 40 40 Total Non Operating Expenses Dillon Jay Lyle, Proprietary fund On the 5th day of June, 2018, a Petition was filed in the above-entitled Court by Dillon Jay Horner, requesting the Court to legally changeESTIMATED his/her name fromFINAL Dillon APPROVED Jay Horner WALKER LAKE TOWN GENERAL FUND to Dillon Jay Lyle. ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED Any opposition to this Petition should be filed with the above=entitled Court within TEN YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET (10) days of the final publication of this Notice. Dated this 5th day of June, 2018. 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING Total Operating Revenues 1,342,891 1,395,550 1,409,050 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 Total Operating Expenses 1,738,112 1,899,249Franklin Wilkerson1,788,299 Total Available Revenues 12,741 18,000 3,000 CLERK OF THE COURT Total Non Operating Revenues 51,580 10,190 900 By: D. Gallegos Total Non Operating Expenses Deputy Clerk Total Expenditures 9,209 9,923 14,500

MINA TOWN GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 Total Available Revenues 33,172 28,789 14,170

Total Expenditures 22,837 21,004 20,300

Proprietary fund ESTIMATED FINAL APPROVED ACTUAL PRIOR CURRENT BUDGET YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING YEAR ENDING 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 Total Operating Revenues 65,499 69,385 71,750 Total Operating Expenses 129,499 144,691 140,933 Total Non Operating Revenues 30 50 50 Total Non Operating Expenses Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 puzzles history A shooting at Sweetwater By Harold Fuller rib and exiting his back. Crossword Puzzle Cosgrove then ran around to the old A shooting scrape occurred on the post-office and hid. Deputy Sheriff- Ed Henry Williams Ranch at Sweetwa- ward Moran was sent for and in the ter, which resulted in the wounding of meantime Cosgrove left his hiding place William McLaughlin and the killing of and went to the stable and took one of “Shorty” Cosgrove. Shorty, who had Williams’s horses and headed for the been working on the Williams Ranch for California line. some time, went on a spree several days When Moran arrived he started after previous to the trouble and had several Cosgrove in hot pursuit. When passing rows with the men who were working a thicket just above Williams’s ranch, on the place. These actions were not held he saw his man on the opposite side in very high regard by Mr. Williams and at about 200 yards distant. He called he notified Cosgrove that he must either for him to halt but Cosgrove kicked his sober up and go to work or leave the horse into a run. Moran fired twice with- premises. out effect. After an exciting race of some Cosgrove threatened Williams and distance, Moran succeeded in getting McLaughlin stepped in to stop the trou- within about 40 yards of his man and ble. Cosgrove invited McLaughlin out called for him to stop or he would shoot with the remark that he was just the him; Cosgrove answered “Shoot and be man he was in want of. McLaughlin re- damned, I won’t stop until I’m across sponded by going to the front door when the line.” Moran fired twice, hitting him Cosgrove opened fired on him. The first once in the neck and once in back, kill- shot went through his hand and the sec- ing him instantly. McLaughlin was not ond struck him in the left breast, to the hurt badly from his wounds and was ex- right of the nipple, ranging around the pected to fully recover.

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Basics damn well better be progressive,” said Tarkanian, having left the Senate race, Giunchigliani, who had criticized the went on Tuesday to win the Republican 64-year-old Sisolak for having once re- race for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional Dis- ceived an “A-” rating from the National trict. It is one of two swing seats in Ne- SUDOKU Rifle Association and holding moderate vada that Democrats are hoping to hold positions in the past. “There’s a lot of po- in order to win control of the U.S. House. sitions now that have been taken in this Tarkanian, the son of former Uni- campaign, so we need to make sure we versity of Nevada Las Vegas basketball hold anybody accountable because, as coach Jerry Tarkanian, will face wealthy a Democrat, you have to show up and Democratic philanthropist Susie Lee in you’d better start standing for some- the general election. thing.” Primary contests for Nevada’s other Nevada is one of 26 Republican-held swing district, the 4th Congressional governors’ offices up for grabs this year District, produced a rematch for Novem- and one of eight where Clinton won the ber between Democrat Steven Horsford presidential vote over Trump in 2016. and Republican Cresent Hardy. Hors- The incumbent, moderate GOP Gov. ford held the Democratic-leaning seat for Brian Sandoval is term-limited. one term before losing in 2014 to Hardy. Trump endorsed Laxalt, a former lieu- Hardy then lost in 2016 to Democrat Ru- tenant in the U.S. Navy, who handily won ben Kihuen, who is not seeking re-elec- the GOP primary. tion after several women accused him of Laxalt, the 39-year-old grandson of sexual misconduct. former U.S. Sen. and Nevada Gov. Paul Incumbent Rep. Mark Amodei de- Laxalt and son of former U.S. Sen. Pete feated conservative activist Sharron An- Domenici of New Mexico, said in a gle in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional Dis- Here’s How It Works: statement that the election in November trict. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, would be “a choice between real solu- In an only-in-Nevada race, the state’s column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. tions and a radical agenda that will take most famous pimp, Dennis Hof, defeated our unique state the way of California. incumbent Assembly member James Os- Higher taxes, ridiculous regulations, carson of Pahrump. sanctuary cities, you name it, my oppo- Hof, who starred in the HBO adult re- nent supports it.” ality series “Cathouse,” owns half a dozen The Nevada GOP also delivered an brothels that could be threatened this easy primary victory to Heller, the only year under proposals to ban such busi- GOP senator seeking re-election this nesses in two of the state’s seven counties year in a state won by Democrat Hillary where they’re legally operating. Clinton in 2016. Hof celebrated his win at a party in He was originally expected to face a Pahrump with Hollywood Madam Heidi tough challenge from Republican Danny Fleiss at his side. Tarkanian until Trump asked him to run “It’s all because Donald Trump was the for Congress instead. Christopher Columbus for me,” Hof told “The choice this November could not The Associated Press in a phone call af- be starker,” Heller said. “While we’ve ter his victory. “He found the way and I been fighting and delivering for Nevada, jumped on it.” the only thing Jacky Rosen has done since Hof said he’s downsizing his business

getting to Congress is seek a promotion. and selling off some brothels to focus SUDOKU ANSWERS SUDOKU In Nevada, we call that swampy.” more on politics and he’s predicting a big

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS PUZZLE CROSSWORD Rosen said Heller “has spent the last win in November. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 Page 7 reflections of the past obituaries

10 Years Ago • Mineral County Sheriff Ed Smith Gary Bourquin Barbara; his children: Shellie (Gregory), received seven United States House of Gary Bourquin was born Dec. 15, 1941 Andy Cremers and DeAnna (Connelly); Representative Certificates of Special in San Jose, Calif. He grew up in Grants six grandchildren and five great grand- Congressional Recreation for seven Pass, Ore., with his children. employees of the Mineral County parents (Bud and His sudden passing has left a void that Sheriff’s Office. The following received Virgie Bourquin) can never be filled. awards: Communications Supervisor and two brothers, Bryn Skavarna; Dispatcher Lorraine Chris and Wayne. Michael Stephen Kovacs Haight; Jim Holland; Deputy Sheriff He graduated Michael Stephen Kovacs, age 75, passed Billy Ferguson; Deputy Sheriff Sammy in 1960 and joined away on June 9, 2018 surrounded by fam- Scarlata; Deputy Sheriff Danny Orozco the military. He ily in Sparks, Nev. and Mineral County Sheriff’s Search served proudly for He was the sur- and Rescue. Gary Bourquin eight years during viving husband • Jeri Lopez and Laticha Mitchell ac- the Viet Nam War. of Donna Kovacs. cept a $400 donation to the donation to He was stationed They shared 52 the Safe Grad Committee from the Haw- on several destroyers, many of which are years of marriage thorne Elks Lodge 1704. still in service today, including the U.S.S together. • Joan Haak owner of The Gour- Kittyhawk. Michael was met Gift Gallery was the winner of the After his service, he was a deputy for born in Phoenix, Armed Forces Day Window Decorat- the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. Ariz. and was the ing Contest. Haak won first place and He moved to Carson City where in 1978, Michael Stephen son of Frances vowed to share her winnings. Joan re- he married his soul mate, Barbara and Kovacs Irene Hatch and ceived a $500 check and donated $100 inherited three children Shellie, Andy Joseph Stephen to Mineral County Economic Develop- and DeAnna. There he worked for the Kovacs. He attended Chino Valley Ele- ment Authority. Nevada Western Concrete and was active mentary where he was co-salutatorian in the local racing circuit. of his 8th grade graduating class. Next, 20 Years Ago In 1983, they moved to Hawthorne Michael went on to attend Prescott High • Mother Nature unleashed large 50 Years Ago - Rod Carew, second where they built a very successful truck School for three years before leaving to amounts of rain on Mt. Grant that gave baseman for the Minnesota Twins and and auto repair business. They spent ten join the Navy. After spending four years the firmament a good drenching. One the 1968 Rookie of the Year, was in years in Hawthorne during which time in the Navy during which time he served area of concentration was in the House Hawthorne with the 36th Rifle Com- he earned great love and respect from the in the Vietnam War, Michael came home Creek Canyon area near the south end pany, Marine Reserves, for a two- community. Again, he was very involved and married donna Turley on Dec. 12, of Walker Lake there large amounts of week summer field training exercise. in the local racing circuit, helping build 1964 in Mesa, Ariz. LDS Temple. Michael water made its way down the canyon, up a racetrack to a strong community then chose to continue his education at over U.S. Highway 95 and ended up jury recommended life without parole, activity enjoyed by the local community, Brigham Young University though, af- in Walker Lake. Highway crews were (Rowland has since been paroled while as well as traveling racers and enthusi- ter time spent in Provo, Utah, Michael kept busy trying to keep the highway Schuman was convicted of causing asts as both an organization member and moved with his family to Hawthorne open. death of another inmate in 1973 at the eventually organization president. He where he worked for many years and re- • Gabbs High School presented diplo- state prison in Carson City. (Editor’s also had the honor of being the only dirt tired in 2010 from the local base. mas to eight graduating seniors. Note: Schuman died Feb. 2, 2018 at Car- track race car driver to ever be sponsored Michael was an active member of the • Boy Scout Troop 32 of Hawthorne son Tahoe Hospital while still serving a by Mallory Ignition. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held Court of Honor in an outdoor set- life sentence. He was 83 years old at the In 1991, they decided they had enough and the community. He spent countless ting when they assembled on the Ed time of his death.) of Nevada’s “hustle and bustle” and hours doing family history work and Dyer property at Lucky Boy for the • Uncle Vane Day said: “Sometimes moved to Idaho to lead a quieter lifestyle. many years coaching Little League and special occasion when many of the Boy we wonder where our money goes Moving just north of New Meadows, umpiring numerous baseball and softball Scouts were awarded merit badges and and much emphasis is put on the high Idaho, Gary and Barb ran a small restau- games. He also enjoyed spending time other advancements. The scouts and cost of living. Perhaps more thought rant. During that time, the restaurant be- with his family. He was a big supporter their families enjoyed the evening that should be given to the cost of high liv- came a favorite coffee spot for local law of his children and grandchildren. He was complete with bon fire and outdoor ing.” enforcement. Lifetime friendships were spent many years attending junior high environment. formed and both Gary and Barbara be- and high school sporting events and other 70 Years Ago came active reserve officers for the -Ad school functions. He even traveled out of 30 Years Ago • The Hawthorne AC baseball team ams County Sheriff’s Office. They started state where he could cheer from the stands • The 3rd Annual Melvin Thom All-In- defeated the Verdi team, 9-3 in a Sierra the Yellow Ribbon program where me- and support grandchildren who did not dian Rodeo and Celebration was held at Nevada League game. morial markers were placed at fatal acci- live close by. Later in his life, he happily Schurz where contestants from all over • Kenneth L. (Pat) Mann of Haw- dent sites, many of which are still stand- volunteered at the Hawthorne Ordnance the West participated. thorne received his law degree from ing today. He was also commended for Museum. Michael will be remembered for • Richard Armstrong, a long-time res- Stanford University. His mother, Ei- saving an officers life by jumping into the his love and devotion to his family, church ident of Hawthorne, died at his home leen Mann, was a teacher in the lo- icy Salmon River when a suspect pulled and community. here. Armstrong graduated from Min- cal schools for many years. Kenneth another officer in and tried to drown him. Michael is survived by two brothers, eral County High School in 1939 and later becomes the district judge of the In 1995, they closed the restaurant and one sister, 12 children and their spouses, while attending high school he set a state Fifth Judicial District, which com- Gary went to work for Valley Paving and 39 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchil- record in the high jump and held that prises Mineral, Nye and Esmeralda Clearwater Concrete as lead mechanic. dren. He was predeceased by his father, record for almost 20 years. counties. In 1998, Gary and Barb relocated to the mother and step father: Oakley David • The 12th Annual Mineral County Ju- • Burglars broke into the office of Treasure Valley and Gary transferred Moore; his loving wife, Donna Kovacs; venile Probation Department water ski Dr. D. L. Miller and Dr. A. J. Dingacci; from the McCall, Idaho plant to the On- his brother, Jeffrey Moore; his daughter, program at Walker Lake started with also the Desert Theatre was burglar- tario, Ore. Valley Paving/Clearwater RoxAnn Kovacs; granddaughters, Krysta many local youth participating. ized. Concrete Plant where he worked full and Taryn Nelms and great grandson, time until the day before his death. Zeke Austin. 40 Years Ago 80 Years Ago He was preceded in death by his Services will be held Saturday, June 16 • When the first AB Ancient Age • Twenty men signed as charter mem- mother and father and brother Wayne. at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church with inter- $100,000 Aqua-Speed Classic boat bers of the Hawthorne unit of Regu- He is survived by his wife of 41 years, ment at the Hawthorne Cemetery. races began, Hawthorne was well rep- lar Veterans Association made up of resented. Local drivers Jack Roark and honorably discharged veterans and his brother, Buster Heckman accom- servicemen currently in the military panied by their pit crews, Phil Craver, service. Officers were S. E. Redfearn, John Tucker and Jack Rosemark made commander; Glenn Bell, 1st vice com- the 2,800 mile trip to Florida to compete mander; Richard Elmore, 2nd vice com- Road work continues in town in the races. mander; L. W. Berrum, judge advocate; • Mineral County Commissioners is- John Miller, chaplain; William Jung, ad- MCIN transportation commission helped to sued a call for bids to supply materials to jutant and quartermaster; Floyd Crab- fund this project and due to the wet be used in remodeling a multi-purpose tree, Ivan Anderson and Newcomb Summer is here and with that comes weather, has had to be rescheduled three building in Mina. The project included Smith, trustees; Alfred Bond, medical dreaded road work. Mineral County res- times. The next grant cycle for funding making provision for a Care and Share officer. idents were delayed this week as Sierra for roads will be in two to three years,” facility in the building. • Anne Wood filed a suit to collect Nevada Construction began chip sealing Mineral County Public Works Director $77.20 she claimed due as wages for A Street from Armory Road to O Street Eric Hamrey told the Independent-News. 50 Years Ago stenographic work performed in the and F Street from 1st to 5th Streets in Crack sealing in Mina, Luning and • The Bureau of Land Management office of the auditor and recorder and Hawthorne. Walker Lake will begin when the was offering a 40-acre tract in Mineral in justice’s court. Claim had been re- “Secure Rural Schools and regional weather is cooler. County for sale. The tract was located jected by the county commissioners of about 1.5 miles west of Hawthorne. directed special legal advisor, N. E. Con- • Three Hawthorne girls attended the klin, to defend the county. HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU - JUNE annual Girl’s State program at the Uni- • County commissioners declared the versity of Nevada in Reno. They were: office of district attorney vacant by rea- FRIDAY, JUNE 15 MONDAY, JUNE 18 TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Kathy Aalbu, Joanie Nelson and Jean son of failure of District Attorney Fred •Biscuits & Gravy •Chili Cheese Baked Potato •Chicken Quesadilla Turner. Wood to post an addition bond. A meet- •Eggs & Sausage •Steamed Carrots •Salsa, Sour Cream •Bagel •Tossed Salad •Ranch Beans • The Big John Strong Circus was in ing was scheduled with the state bond •Peaches •Pears •Spinach Hawthorne and presented three per- commission in Carson City to pursue the •Mixed Fruit •Taco Soup formances on the high school football issue. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 field. • Graduation exercises were held •Baked Fish Scandia •Taco Casserole in Mina for nine Eighth Grade grad- •Mixed Vegetable •Zucchini Regional Area Transit 60 Years Ago Available: uates: Bennett Aebischerl, Pasty Bet- •Brown Rice, Salad •Spanish Rice Mon.-Fri. - 9am to 2:30pm • Wade Clarence West, Sr., a resident tles, Melba Borland, Betty McEachern, •French Dressing •Cantaloup of Hawthorne for many years died at Ilene Nakata, Margaret Sneddon, Gloria •WW Roll •Tropical Fruit the Veterans Hospital in Reno follow- Springer, Donald Springer and Elmer •Pinochle - 12:45pm •Fallon Trip: June 19 •Exercise Class: 10-11am - M-W-F ing an illness of many months dura- Wood. M-T-TH-F •Reno Trip: June 26 •Bingo: 12:45pm - Every Wed. tion. He was 81 years old. Known to his • Acting as governing board of the Min- family as “Major,” West was a civil en- eral County Power System, the county MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU - JUNE gineer with the Navy Bureau of Yards commissioners authorized the utility MONDAY, JUNE 18 TUESDAY, JUNE 19 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 and Docks for the initial construction to purchase a pickup truck at a cost not •Chef’s Salad •Patty Melt •Pork Chops of the Hawthorne Naval Ammunition exceeding $2,000. Customary call for •Triscuits •Macaroni Salad •Mushroom Gravy Depot. bids was waived as the commissioners •Peach Yogurt •Pickled Beets •Baked Potato • After a 14-day trial in Hawthorne declared the action an emergency. Board •Orange Juice •Fruit Cocktail •Carrot •Salad •Clam Chowder district court, a verdict of first degree also approved construction of a new •Turkey Bean Soup •Mixed Berry Cup •Cake murder was returned against Melvin morgue south of the county garage lo- THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m. •BBQ Beef Sandwich •Fallon Trip: Lee Rowland and Raymond Wallace cated at the corner of E and 4th Streets. •Corn on the Cob •Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Schuman for the December 11, 1957 gun County would furnish materials at a cost •Spinach slaying of a young Sparks truck driver, of $750 and the WPA would furnish the •Cole Slaw •Citrus Delight Volunteers Needed Vernon P. Stallard, north of Schurz. The labor. Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 church news

First Southern Baptist He that abides in me, and I in Him, the BETHANY LUTHERAN We believe God can be moved by our Church of Hawthorne same brings forth much fruit: for with- CHURCH prayers and have seen specific answers 5th & C St. out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 204 C St. often. God commands us to bring our re- 945-5512 quests, concerns, praise, and thoughts to Mike Fontaine - Pastor Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. The Bible states in John 16:33 “In Me Him. In order to accomplish this better www.fsbchawthorne.com 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 you may have peace” When looking for as a congregation, we changed our cor- 775-945-5875 an inner peace, the one place to find it porate prayer time to the more accessible You are invited to the following services Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady ix with your chats with God. Peace is Sunday evening. We invite you to join us at First Southern Baptist Church. Come Rose Corley welcome you! mentioned 429 times in the King James or let us know how we can pray for you join us in worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ. • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. Version of the Bible. Bethany Lutheran specifically. 9:30 Sunday Bible Study • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. invites you to come and chat with God 11 a.m. Worship Service (child care • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. and find your inner Peace. He is waiting Macedonia Baptist provided) • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – for you. Church 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting 5:30 p.m. Church services are held each Sunday 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 “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 Pastor, Richard Jackson Streets. Services are lead on alternating Sundays by Pastor Everett Garwood of Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- Dayton and Glenn Bunch, Lay Leader. dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited Adult Bible Study is before church at to attend our services as follows: Sunday LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS 9:30 a.m. We study the word of the Lord school 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning wor- and how it affects us in our day to day ship 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6 Mineral County Mineral County Walker River life. The Bible is God’s operations man- p.m. Wednesday evening bible study and EMERGENCY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Baptist Church ual for us to live by. prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sunday school PLANNING COMMITTEE Bethany Lutheran welcomes all who church bus pickup: 9 a.m. transporta- “Nevada’s County P.O. Box 250 enter in the House of the Lord. Peace Be tion is available to all services please call (LEPC/CCC) of Opportunity” 826 Wovoka Dr. With YOU! 775-945-3313. P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Shurz, NV 89427 Some of our basic church beliefs are as (775) 945-2497 P.O. Box 2250 775-773-2369 Hawthorne Seventh-Day follows: we believe the whole bible to be Hawthorne, NV the inspired word of God-we believe in Meets Quarterly at 9:00am Sunday School: 9:00am Adventist Church 89415 the holy trinity: God the father, God the at the Mineral County Worship: 10:00am 298 C Street, Hawthorne Evening Service: 7:00pm son, and God The Holy Spirit= one god Firehouse Gloria Lopez - President Wednesday Services: 7:00pm You are cordially invited to study and in three persons-we believe in the vir- worship with us on Saturdays; 11 a.m. gin birth of Jesus Christ- we believe that Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 worship; 10 a.m. study hour all men are born sinners who are sepa- KIDS COMMUNITY Matthew 5:5 (NASB) rated from God- we believe that Christ Order of the “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall died for our sins that he might bring us AT RISK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH inherit the earth.” to God- we believe Christ arose from Eastern Star the dead the third day-we believe Jesus RESCUE SQUAD of Nevada hawthorne Presbyterian Christ will come to Earth again- we be- Sunday School: lieve that salvation comes only by being Meets 2nd Saturday of the 9:30am community Church month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge born again- we believe every born again 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. believer should declare their faith by be- P.O. Box 1292 10:30am 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada ing baptized which means (immersed in Diane Weber-Worthy Matron Wednesday Prayer Hawthorne Carol Dudley-Secretary Elder Anita Bray will present the ser- water)- we believe in the eternal security mon on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Celebra- of those born again! tion Sunday pot-luck lunch is postponed Please come and worship with us as CAHS Hawthorne Lodge SOROPTIMIST until Father’s Day, June 17, 2018. Every- we study verse by verse the life giving #1704 B.P.O. Elks one is invited to join us at Hawthorne’s word of the living God! Consolidated House of Hope. Sunday School classes Agencies of INTERNATIONAL start at 9:30 a.m. and worship is at 10:30 Meets at 7:00pm on Gospel for All Nations Human Services a.m. 2nd and 4th HAWTHORNE (local Christian, non-profit organization) Thursdays at the Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at dba The Community Action Center Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Oasis Assembly of God Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- Noon at Mineral County Care & 380 J St. Hawthorne ship from 10 a.m. “We’re Here To Help” Visiting Elks Welcome Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Encounter – 10:30 a.m. Sundays from 5 p.m. Ken Carrothers-Exalted Ruler Priscilla Martin - President Prayer – 7 p.m. Wednesdays Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 Love – Lift – Lead a.m. Mineral County BRUCITE Bethany Lutheran Church More information, call 775-945-2775 Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Post No. 19 LODGE #42 Telephone: 775-316-0590 AMERICAN 204 C Street OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL F & AM P.O. Box 1207 LEGION HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH walker lake baptist Stated Communication Hawthorne, NV Church Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am 89415 Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual 330 Golden Willow Drive the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours at Hawthorne Elks Lodge Help Catholic Church on the corner of Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Executive Meetings Monthly WM-Eddie Michael Office: 775-945-2332 8th and A Streets. Saturday Mass time is SW-Paul Eddy Everett Garswood ~ Pastor 9 a.m. Adult bible study group meets in New and exciting things are happing 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 the church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday fol- at Walker Lake Baptist Church. We are Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Treas.-Loren Dudley Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am lowed by Bible study in the Parish Hall. journeying through the gospel of Luke in The church will be open for a Holy the 11 a.m. service and just beginning the Walker Lake Hour on Wednesdays, from 5-6 p.m. book of Philippians in our 6 p.m. service. Baptist Church RETIRED PUBLIC Sunday school is provided for all ages EMPLOYEES First Baptist Church from nursery to adults and meets at A member of the 8th & C Sts. 9:45 a.m.; children’s church for kids up Southern Baptist OF NEVADA Pastor John Murray through 6th grade; Amber Coen has Convention Meets last Monday of the month Sunday started a teen and young adults class Frank Reynolds, Pastor RSVP/Lifeline 12:30pm at the Care & Share Sunday School 9:45 a.m. meets at 9:30 a.m. and she provides a 775-945-4696 Gay Ann Williams Morning Worship 11 a.m. breakfast or healthy snack; on Tuesday Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 Sunday Morning Services Field Rep. Prayer Time 5:15 p.m. evenings at 6 p.m. we are providing a Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. discipleship class and will be studying Sunday School: 9:30am 775-722-7669 or Worship Services: 11:00am P.O. Box 2158 Wednesday Fundamentals of the Faith and we also 775-945-1010 Prayer Meeting: Moved to Sunday eve- soon be starting a men’s study fellowship ning group. FIRST SOUTHERN V.F.W. AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH Post 2313 LEGION Hawthorne, Nevada AUXILIARY P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 5th and C Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 Advertise your 945-5512 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Meets 1st Thursday of each month www.fsbchawthorne.com the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours Executive Meetings Monthly church or group Sunday School: 9:30am Commander ~ John Stroud Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson President: Phylis McGee Worship Service: 11:00am 2nd Vice President Evening Service: 6:30pm Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller 945-2414 Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm Quartermaster ~ Robert MacBeth Chaplain: Linda Eddy OUR LADY OF Mineral County PERPETUAL HELP Horseman’s V. F.W. CATHOLIC CHURCH Association AUXILIARY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2313 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHERYL SPEAR is the duly appointed and quali- 8th & O St. Hawthorne, NV A and 8th Streets fied successor Trustee under the Gunn Living Trust dated August 29, 2007, as amended. 775-945-2020 www.mcha-nv.org Meets 2nd Tuesday at 6:30pm H. A. GUNN aka HURLEY ALLEN GUNN, aka HURLEY ALLEN GUNN, JR., aka MASS SCHEDULE Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald at the VFW Hall H.A.PETER GUNN, Trustor of that trust, died on May 3, 2018. Any creditor having a claim Saturday - 9:00am against the trust estate must file his or her claim with the undersigned at the address given For Information Call President: Barbara Edington Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Secretary: Dawn LeClaire below within ninety (90) days after the first publication of this notice. 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Pastor Treasurer: Anna Morgan Dated this 22nd day of May, 2018. FIRST Fortune-Eckley-Perry Fortune-Eckley-Perry J. DOUGLAS CLARK BAPTIST V. F.W. V.F.W. ATTORNEY AT LAW, LTD. Auxiliary CHURCH Post 2668 BY /s/ J. Douglas Clark Post 2668 Mina, NV Hawthorne, NV Mina, NV J.DOUGLAS CLARK 8th & C Streets State Bar No. 640 Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm 945-3556 510 W. Plumb Lane, Ste. B at the VFW Hall each month Sunday School: 9:45am Reno, Nevada 89509 President - Mary Freeman Post Commander: Tim Galloway Morning Worship: 11:00am Adjutant: Doug Miller (775) 324-7822 Secretary - Judy LaFountain Evening Worship: 6:00pm Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo Attorney for Successor Trustee Treasurer: Judy LaFountain Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 Page 9

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 14 15 16 1 p.m.— Friends of the 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. Library Exercise Class 6 p.m. — VFW Aux Post 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate 2668 Mina Recovery 6 p.m. — Pop Warner MTG 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 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.

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 a.m. — Care and Share 10 a.m. — Care and Share 10 a.m. — Hawthorne 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. Exercise Class Exercise Class Commodities Lodge 1704 BPO Elks Exercise Class 10 a.m. — NV Legal 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Service Recovery 11 a.m. — Ask a Lawyer 2 p.m. — Lahontan Valley Vet 6 p.m. — Lions Club CR 12 Step Schurz Commodities Walker Lake Com- modities

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 a.m. — Care and Share 6 p.m. — American Legion 9 a.m. — County Commis- 7 p.m. — VFW Post 2313 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A. Exercise Class Aux No. 19 sioners Exercise Class 6 p.m. — GID Walker Lake CR 12 Step 10 a.m. — Care and Share 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Exercise Class Recovery 12 p.m. — Soroptomist 6 p.m. — MCSC VFW Post 2668

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 p.m. — WL Group MTG 10 a.m. — Lora Myles 8:30 a.m. — Lora Myles 8:30 a.m. — Lora Myles 5 p.m. — Pop Warner 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Care Law Care Law Care Law Spaghetti Feed Lodge 42 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 10 a.m. — Care and Share 1 p.m. — Friends of the 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate 1 p.m. — W.L. A.A Book Club Exercise Class Library Recovery 6 p.m. — MC TV Board 2 p.m. — Lahontan Valley 6 p.m. — Pop Warner MTG meeting Vet 6 p.m. — VFW Aux Post 6 p.m. — American Legion 2668 Mina No. 19 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge p.m. — VFW Aux 2313 1704 BPO Elks CR 12 Step

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Join Mineral County Independent-News on NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE SATURDAY, JULY 14 NDSC File No. : 12-41641-AS-NV as we host our 4th Annual “County Wide Yard Sale” Title Order No. : 170402921-NV-VOI APN No. : 008-091-16 Ads can be placed at the office - 420 3rd St., Ste. B, by YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2007 UNLESS YOU phone (775) 945-2414 or email [email protected] TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY; IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF prior to July 6 at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for unlimited words. YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that National Default Servicing This is a great way to declutter your home or raise Corporation as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of money for your organization. Trust executed by NORMAN A MINCER AND KATHY EMINCER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 10/18/2007 and recorded 11/06/2007 as Instrument No. 143601 (or Book, Page) and Re-Record- Contact Heidi or Mallory at 775-945-2414 for more details. ed on 09/13/2017 as Instrument No. 166361 (or Book, Page) for the reason of ‘Correct legal’ of the Official Records of MINERAL County, State of NV, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/28/2017 as Instrument No. 167326 (or Book , Page ) of IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF RENO TOWNSHIP said Official Records. Date and Time of Sale: 07/26/2018 at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front COUNTY OF WASHOE, STATE OF NEVADA entrance to the County Courthouse located at 105 South A St., Hawthorne, NV 89415. Property One South Sierra Street – Reno, NV 89501 will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in (775) 325-6501 the United States, payable in full at time of sale), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State: A PARCEL Case No. RJC 2017-099251 OF LAND SITUATED IN THE EASTWARD EXTENSION OF GOVERNMENT LOT NUMBER 1, Dept. No. 3 SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, M.D.B.and M., MINERAL COUNTY, NE- VADA. SAID PARCEL MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 2 OF THE Tobey-Wade Consulting, Ltd., ) 4TH PARCEL MAP FOR MILDRED W. SANDERSON RECORDED AUGUST 3, 1983 IN THE a Professional Corporation, ) OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF MINERAL COUNTY, AS FILE NO. 62947, MIN- Plaintiff ) ERAL COUNTY, NEVADA RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any ) SUMMONS of the real property described above is purported to be:255 E. Cottonwood Dr Walker Lake, NV vs. ) 89415. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address ) and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The amount of the unpaid principal balance Scott Moderson and Does 1-5, ) and accrued interest of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable costs, Inclusive ) expenses and advances at the time of the initial publications of the Notice of Sale is $169,564.43. Defendant, ) The opening bid at the time of the sale may be more or less than this amount depending on the total indebtedness owed and /or the fair market of the property. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT You are summoned to appear in this case by filing an answer or other pleading within TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit 20 days after service of this summons. Do not count the day of service. There is a union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, $71.00 filing fee. If you don’t, default may be taken against you for the relief demanded or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the complaint.* This summons does not set a court date. For the first court date you in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issu- will receive a separate notice. File your answer with the Court and serve it on the plain- ance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of tiff or the plaintiff’s attorney, if there is one. right. Said sale will be made, in an “as is” condition, without covenant or warranty, express or im- James Shields Beasley plied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Attorney for Plaintiff Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid balance 435 Court Street, P.O. Box 2936 of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus Reno, Nevada 89050 fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The 775-329-6852 lender is unable to validate the condition, defects or disclosure issues of said property and Buyer Dated: 11-13-17 waives the disclosure requirements under NRS 113.130 by purchasing at this sale and signing (seal) Ryan K. Sullivan said receipt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole Justice of the Peace, Reno Township and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder By: Dexter Thomas shall have no further recourse. Date: 05/18/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation 7720 N. Clerk of the Court 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-264-6101 Sales Line : 714-730-2727 Sales Web- *When service is by publication, insert a brief statement of the object of the action. See site: www.ndscorp.com/sales By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4658139 Rule 4. 05/31/2018, 06/07/2018, 06/14/2018 Mineral County Independent-News The Week of June 14, 2018 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 12 High court should stand editorial firmly for free speech Stop blocking public t has long been agreed that the First Amendment right to free speech in- land from productive use cludes the right to not be compelled to speak, but this past week the U.S. everal years ago a high ranking doctrine of multiple use for federal pub- ISupreme Court appeared to skirt this Interior Department official lic lands is being threatened. She notes simple premise, though it ruled in favor told a Nevada newspaper that more than 80 percent of Nevada of a Colorado cake baker who refused in editorial board that the agency land is controlled by various federal 2012 to create a wedding cake for a same- Splanned to maintain its level of land land agencies and currently a third of sex couple for a different reason. Thomas Mitchell control by acquiring an acre of land the state is off limits to mining activity. The court’s 7-2 ruling in favor of Jack Commentary for federal ownership for every acre of And the limits on mining, such as Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cake- land that was released to private own- those proposed in Clark and Washoe shop in Lakewood, Colo., instead hinged ership. It was a blatant admission that counties, are growing apace. on the fact the Colorado Civil Rights pression of ideas, citing a case in which the bureaucracy intended to maintain “In 2016, nearly 1 million acres of Commission was inconsistent in its the high court ruled unanimously that its power and authority and budget in public land were withdrawn from min- rulings relating to issues of the First the sponsor of a St. Patrick’s Day parade perpetuity, no matter what was good eral access,” Bennett writes. “This year Amendment’s guarantee of free exercise could not be forced to include a group of for the local citizens and their econ- alone, there are pending proposals to of religion. gay, lesbian, and bisexual Irish-Ameri- omy. withdraw at least 1.4 million more acres. Writing for the majority, Justice An- cans, because that violated the sponsor’s If recent events are any indication, it There is no end in sight.” thony Kennedy noted that on at least right to free speech. appears the bureaucracy has escalated Additionally, the Department of the three occasions the state Civil Rights “While this Court acknowledged from maintaining power to full-blown Navy is asking to expand the Naval Commission held that bakers who that the unit’s exclusion might have growth mode at a rate of 10-to-one. Air Station at Fallon by 600,000 acres, refused to create cakes with images that been ‘misguided, or even hurtful” … it Clark County officials have been which would block mining or geother- conveyed disapproval of same-sex mar- rejected the notion that governments talking about an effort to acquire nearly mal power generation on that land for riage did so lawfully. can mandate ‘thoughts and statements 40,000 acres of federal public land generations to come. “The treatment of the con- acceptable to some groups or, indeed, all for auctioning off for private business “Nevada minerals power 21st-cen- science-based objections at issue in these people’ as the ‘antithesis’ of free speech and residential development. (Where tury technology. Each withdrawn three cases contrasts with the Commis- …” Thomas explained. they would get the water for the new acre represents an area where discov- sion’s treatment of Phillips’ objection,” He further noted that the court has development was not addressed.) In ery and development of the minerals Kennedy wrote. “The Commission ruled held that communication of ideas can exchange, the county is talking about that power our future may never be against Phillips in part on the theory be conveyed by symbolism as well as withdrawing from private development found or developed, no matter how that any message the requested wedding words — such as nude dancing, burning another 400,000 acres. great the need,” Bennett concludes. cake would carry would be attributed the American flag, flying a flag up- In Washoe County, officials are “Preserving multiple use, meanwhile, to the customer, not to the baker. Yet side-down, wearing a military uniform, considering acquiring 60,000 acres gives the public options to determine the Division did not address this point wearing­ a black armband, conducting for auction for private development in the best mix of land uses based on the in any of the other cases with respect to a silent sit-in, refusing to salute the flag exchange for taking 440,000 acres out of context of the time and situation.” the cakes depicting anti-gay marriage and flying a plain red flag. private development access. We agree. Locking up land and bar- symbolism.” Thomas said that the court’s previous In a recent column published in the ring productive use without thorough Kennedy added that the commission’s ruling that the Constitution protects Elko Daily Free Press, Dana Bennett, examination of alternatives and benefits disparate treatment of Phillips violated the right to same-sex marriage does not president of the Nevada Mining Asso- is nothing but bureaucrats holding onto the state’s duty under the First Amend- mean those who disagree are not entitled ciation, warns that the long-established their power base. — TM ment not to base laws or regulations on to express that opinion. hostility to a religion or religious view- “Because the Court’s decision vindi- point. cates Phillips’ right to free exercise, it “The Free Exercise Clause bars even seems that religious liberty has lived to ‘subtle departures from neutrality’ on fight another day,” Justice Thomas con- matters of religion. … Here, that means cluded. “But, in future cases, the freedom­ letters to the editor the Commission was obliged under the of speech could be essential to preventing Free Exercise Clause to proceed in a (the right to same-sex marriage) from manner neutral toward and tolerant of being used to ‘stamp out every vestige of Dear Editor, sidered because of the elevation that they Phillips’ religious beliefs,” Kennedy said. dissent’ and ‘vilify Americans who are I recently purchased a classic car in inhabited in the Desatoyas and where As usual, Justice Clarence Thomas unwilling to assent to the new ortho- Portland and was driving home to Las they preferred them to be at in their new countenanced no tolerance for such nu- doxy.’” Vegas and broke down in the desert 24 home. Many gathered at snow covered anced, too-narrow rulings and tackled There are cases waiting in the wings miles out of Hawthorne and had it towed Cold Springs that cold morning making the matter head on in a concurrence that might afford an opportunity to to the NAPA store in Hawthorne at 2 in it ideal for what was about to take place. that was joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch. fully recognize freedom of speech when the morning. The next morning I awoke I can’t remember the numbers that were Thomas said Phillips rightly prevailed it comes to whether a business may be early and went to check on the car and caught but it would be enough to make a on his free exercise claim, but the court compelled to offer its services for same- figure out the next plan of action, while difference at Walker Lake. failed to address his free speech claim. sex weddings — these include a florist looking at the car a man (Donald Moody) It seemed like half the town of Haw- Thomas wrote that the appellate court in Washington state, a web designer in who was walking his dog approached thorne was waiting when the caravan ar- rationalized that Phillips was defying Colorado and a calligrapher in Arizona. me and asked what was wrong and I ex- rived in the town of Walker with a trailer Colorado’s public-accommodations law Hopefully, the court will be more plained my situation. He walked to his full of bighorns. Driving up to the re- and not acting as a speaker. “This rea- forthright and specific in favor of free home and brought back string and tools lease site I noticed a couple different lion soning flouts bedrock principles­ of our speech in on of those or some other case. and we measured for a new fan belt that tracks and wondered how long they’d free-speech jurisprudence and would had broken as there was no looking it up last, would it be like the first one that I justify virtually any law that compels Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper for a 1939 Plymouth Street Rod. could remember that were released and individuals to speak,” he concluded. columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ When the store opened the owner Tina all became victims to Mt. Lions? But this Thomas said public-accommodation yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- Manzini and her employee Reese Schultz particular augmentation to a small exist- laws may regulate conduct, but not ex- press.com/. (who was there on his day off collecting ing herd would prove to be a great suc- parts for his own project) figured out cess, well almost. I’ll talk about that later. and had the belt I needed in stock. But The two herds seemed to be just that, wait there is more to my story all of these they actually stayed separated from each people and another person Max Berry other for the most part. I would make a card of thanks assisted in the belt replacement and a no few trips there to see if any had made Mt. start condition which existed after the Grant their new hangout. A couple did belt replacement and helped work on make it to Mt.Grant at least for a while. I Thank You, heart and soul into this project; Mrs. my car for over 2 hours to solve my issue would talk with the Area Biologist often I, Revena Smith would like to thank Mayes, who helped set up, decorate and get me down the road. This is true curious to hear how they were doing and everyone who helped me out during the and donate; Ms. Kee, who donated customer service form a business and a was assured the population was stable or bake sale on Friday, June 1. This sale was above and beyond and Mr. Loughry community in a society which generally growing. Since that endeavor the herd(s) to help send me to camp (sponsored by thank you for delicious homemade does not want to get involved. have been doing very well. There’s the Lions Club). cookies. Larry Duncan enough being born to overcome natural I would like to send a special thanks Thank you, Las Vegas predation it surely seems, there’s plenty to Ms. Nancy Rutherford, who put her Revena Smith of forage and water for a growing popu- Dear Editor, lation to expand to even higher numbers. I can remember capturing Desert Big- Maybe. horns in the Desatoyas that were released The deaths of wildlife occur on roads in Cottonwood Canyon a little more than everywhere, no question. The deaths NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC a decade ago. This happened just after of the Walker Lake Bighorns are occur- an all age die-off on Slate and Fairview ring at a level that could either set back a Change in Meeting Dates for the Board of Mountains that I was very involved in, great recovery or stop it all together, un- which occurred just after a total die off less we address the problems now, put Mineral County Commissioners involving California Bighorns in North- a plan in place and work towards fixing ern Washoe County and very involved those problems identified. To do less is Please be advised that due to scheduling conflicts, notice is hereby given there also. Witnessing these die-offs and not acceptable. The needs are obvious to trying to figure out why and how many most and those concerned will make the that the Board of Mineral County Commissioners will not be meeting on were left was consuming a lot of my time. difference that is needed to minimize the June 20, 2018 or July 4, 2018. Instead, the Board will hold a Recessed Many years of two healthy herds were impact that vehicles are causing. There decimated very quickly and we were all will always be deaths on the roads but it meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 and Wednesday July wondering which herd was next. It was doesn’t have to be as high as it is now. 11, 2018. Agenda requests for the Recessed meetings must be received heart breaking but most were confident a Here are a few of what I believe can better outcome would be achieved. make a difference: in the Clerk’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the meetings. When news came that a trap and trans- 1. Temporarily lower the speed limit to If you have any questions, please contact County Clerk Christopher plant was going to happen to augment 35 mph where these animals are getting Walker Lake Bighorns from a healthy hit while waiting for permanent fixes. Nepper at 945-2446 or [email protected]. herd it gave a lot of us a much needed mental lift. This particular herd was con- > See LETTERS, Page 13 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of June 14, 2018 Page 13 reader pic of the week away from the road that NDOW is com- Letters fortable with. This will have to have fenc- continued from Page 12 ing. 5. Install fencing where the majority of these bighorns are gathering. 1A. Educate residents of the dangers to 6. Construct an overpass for these to wildlife by providing water and forage get to the lake with fencing for guidance. close to the road. An underpass would be acceptable if the 2. Install more signage with blinking overpass is not feasible. lights to make people aware of the strong 7. Understand that Rome was not built possibility in a day but also be aware of the urgency that bighorns and other wildlife are on and importance to get this done. the road. Mel Belding 3. Continue spraying plants at the Nevada shoulders of the road, maybe increase [Editor’s Note: The Indepen- application times and quantity. dent-News reached out twice to Jason 4. Construct a guzzler and plant desir- Salsbury with Nevada Department of able bighorn forage in an area that is big Wildlife. At press time, no call has been enough to satisfy their needs far enough returned.]

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thanked GRC for staying true toward the task of moving forward and for the Mine dedicated partnership created with the continued from Page 1 county and the economic development aspects. “I have been with this since 2007 nally breaking ground in Nevada, Reid and I can tell you that natural ground admitted, “It’s not every day you open a resource money circulates many times mine.” over in a community. We are so glad they As special thanks were acknowledged are here.” to many specific people standing within On behalf of the MCEDA, Jim Utter- the group, the GRC team thanked those back shared, “It is extremely important that had been involved with securing the that long-lasting, good jobs begin to come operation and shared how important into this county. This is the first of a long the local support had been to the overall list of good things we are seeing toward project. Expressing their commitment to advancement and to prosper. We wel- be part of the local community once their come you and appreciate that you are operations are up and running, Reid re- here.” ferred to the eventual positive impacts As golden shovels were dipped into which will influence the local tax reve- the earth for various photo-ops, many nue and future development. shook hands over the accomplishment Courtesy photo With an emphasis on their Nevada of a new endeavor which Reid had The El Capitan Casino received new air conditioning units last week. The casino Mining Unit, four other sites were men- early tagged as being “Nevada Mining has been in the process of upgrading both the interior and exterior of the iconic tioned as properties for future devel- Friendly”. Hawthorne casino. opment: County Line, Mina Gold, Gold Mesa and East Camp Douglas. Bench- marks of yield would continue to be ex- plored by the GRC’s primary emphasis on gold, silver and precious metal pro- duction. Commissioner Tipton publicly

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A business license for Bourbon Street The facility will have a Dottie’s Casino Sports Bar was approved by county as well as a sports bar. Located within commissioners last month. the sports bar will be gaming activities Ruben Sanchez from Nevada Restau- as well as food. The facility will be for rant Services, Inc. showed the commis- adults only. sioners and those in attendance at that Construction will begin on July 18 meeting a photo of the over 13,000 square and finished by January 2019. As con- foot building which will be located be- struction moves forward, the Indepen- tween Safeway and Whiskey Flats RV dent-News will be covering the develop- Park on US Highway 95. ment.

Stingray swim meet this weekend Submitted by Kathy Trujillo holding 90 minutes sessions five-days per week. Coach Jim Bennett is work- Hawthorne Stingray Swim Team will ing hard to increase endurance in the welcome regional swimmers to the first older swimmers while Kathy Trujillo is competition of the season on Saturday, helping the younger and newer swim- June 16. Nearly 40 local swimmers, mers build confidence. Swimmers will ranging from age 5 to 17, are slated to continue the competitive season in June represent the Stingrays. Surrounding travelling to Yerington and Lovelock. communities of Lovelock, Yerington Volunteers are needed to help host and Round Mountain are expected to the swim meet and anyone interested in enter nearly 200 more swimmers in 66 helping time events, write out ribbons events. or work the concession stand are asked Courtesy photo Swim team practice in Hawthorne be- to arrive at the pool on Saturday before The MCHS Class of 1978 held its 40th reunion during Armed Forces weekend. gan on Monday, June 4 and the team is 8 a.m. Funds were raised through classmate contributions and the raffle of a beautiful quilt (made by classmate Jeri Lynne (Perkins) Lande. After all expenses were paid, it was decided to donate remaining funds to two local youth organizations upon request. Lande’s sister, Senior Services Director Cherrie George contacted Lande and asked that the senior services program be considered because our seniors are “Young at Heart.” With only one valid youth organization requesting Junior high students recognized consideration, the senior program was selected as one of the recipients. On June 7, Lande presented a $250 donation to sister, George, during the noon announce- Submitted by Kathy Trujillo ments. Thank you, MCHS Class of 1978 for your generous donation.

Hawthorne Junior High School (HJHS) students who met “superstar” status were treated to lunch with the principal and dessert before the school year concluded. The HJHS Dream Team mineral county sheriff’s office office reminds collaborated with teachers and the prin- motorists to slow down cipal to create the criteria that encour- During the July 4th Holiday, take the extra time! aged students to reach for this incentive In an effort to save lives, The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to day. In order to be a HJHS Super Star slow down. As part of Joining Forces, a statewide law enforcement program, additional students need to attain a 2.0 grade point law enforcement officers will be working overtime June 29 through July 13 enforcing average, no “F’s,” no suspensions, less speed limit laws. than three non-suspendable offenses, no Lane, Autumn Smith, Alexis Inman, Many families will be traveling the highways to celebrate the July 4th holiday, let’s work together and take extra time to arrive safely at your destination. Speed plays a major truancies and no more than three unex- Mateo Jimenez, Lashay Dunagan-Ste- factor in serious injuries and fatal crashes. When the speedometer goes up, so does the cused tardies. phens, Matthew Castro, Alissy Lister, possibility of tragedy occurring. The twenty-seven 7th and 8th Grade Halle Ferguson, John Workman, Sean Most motorists, however, do not believe speeding is as risky as other behaviors, but superstar students were: Allen Hud- Lister, Braedyn Barton and Anthony according to NHTSA, the consequences of driving too fast include: son, Preston Larramendy, Ryann Garcia. • Greater potential for loss of vehicle control • Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment Nelms, Melissa Smith, Esmeralda Later in the day the students were • Increased stopping distance when the driver perceives a danger Gutierrez, Charley McGhauey, Kiara given super star certificates from the • Increased crash severity, leading to more debilitating injuries or death Jimenez, Faylynn Wedekind, Arianna principal at the year-end Awards As- • Unexpected economic and psychological implications of a speed-related crash MacPherson, Hayle Dalton, Brian Dun- sembly. The Dream Team congratulates can, Jovie Ricco, Jennette Ketz, Sofia the students who met super star status . . Castillo-Trujillo, Seriah Reyes, Makayla .keep up the good work.