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absense will be felt community center Mineral County Commissioner Town hall meeting Cliff Cichowlaz passes away to discuss By Heidi Bunch three-member governing board to the community, will leave a commissioners I have served MCIN Staff of Mineral County, the absence voice that will be difficult to fill with”. She always addressed I-11 set of Cichowlaz will be felt, espe- for a long time. As a fellow com- him as Clifford. Mineral County Commis- cially as the commissioners be- missioner, we often had our “He understood, inside and sioner Clifford Cichowlaz died gan budget hearing’s this week. differences, but we never let out, the budget process and fi- By Heidi Bunch in Hawthorne on Friday, March A specialty for the late commis- these differences interfere with nance. He had ‘vision’ for the MCIN Staff 18, according to his family. He sioner who had a photographic our friendship. May he rest in community and was constantly was 69 years of age. memory of numbers and ac- peace. Cliff, I will miss you and trying to improve the quality of The Mineral County Com- The sudden death of Cichow- counts. our ability to agree to disagree,” life for county residents. As well missioners met with Mark laz came as a surprise to many Commissioner Paul MacBeth MacBeth said in a statement. as I liked him we have had some Nixon, Chairman of the Mineral Mineral County employees said he was in complete shock Alongside MacBeth, Com- lively discussions when we did County Planning Commission who started their workday with after hearing of Cichowlaz’s missioner Jerrie Tipton also not agree on an item,” she said in and Lt. Col. Gregory Gibbons of the news. death. served with Cichowlaz. She de- the Hawthorne Army Depot in As the chairman of the “Cliff’s loss, to the county and scribed him as “one of the better > See Cichowlaz, Page 3 regards to the proposed I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor. The I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor would serve as a critical infrastructure to connect the economies of Arizona and protect and ‘serve’ Nevada. It would serve as the north- south transportation route and enable a transportation route between the Sonoran Desert and the Pacific Northwest, which links Mexico to Canada, there- fore connecting such large areas as Phoenix, Ariz. and Las Vegas.

“What I am asking Mineral County is? Where do we want it to go here? Do we want it to go to the base? “ lt. col. gregory gibbons hawthorne army depot

Nixon explained that he would like to see that Mineral County is not “left” behind in the develop- ment of this infrastructure. Gibbons explained the de- pot’s point of interest on the I-11 project and explained that he has met with the Department of Transportation. He explained the rail system used at the depot and how the railroad in Mineral County is influential in the building of this infrastructure. Courtesy photo Gibbons stated, “Right now Giving back to the community, Under Sheriff Bill Ferguson of the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office and Sgt. Brian Cavanaugh of Ne- they don’t know where it [I-11] vada Highway Patrol donned aprons to help serve patrons at Mineral County Care and Share. will go.” Questions on the appoint- ment of a new commander and their support of this project had hawthorne Gibbons saying, “Number one, I have great interest and I will fight to have a rail and a road and a its [I-11] is a power line too. It’s Marines return 3 years after depot tragedy not only I-11, but an infrastruc- ture corridor (power and inter- By Heidi Bunch Lindsey Ives, an EMT for net).” MCIN Staff Mineral County, organized the In a handout from the Nevada event where Marines, Sean and Arizona Departments of Three years after a tragedy Burke; Levi Herring; Ian Bar- Transportation, the question of at the Hawthorne Army Depot tlett and Ryan Palmer were “Is the corridor worth the invest- took the lives of seven Marines able to casually meet those who ment?” was posed. on March 18, four U.S. Marines helped them on that night, three The answer to that question from the 1st Battalion 9th Ma- years ago. as, “This investment is assumed rines “The Walking Dead” re- Paramedic Sarah Dillard to be significant, but is difficult turned to Hawthorne to meet said, “For me, it was an honor to to precisely quantify, therefore a with emergency personnel who serve these Marines. They pro- multifaceted approach was used were on duty on that fateful tect us every day of every year. to compare the estimated costs night. It was an honor to help them in against the potential travel and During a live fire training ex- their time of need.” economic benefits of an I-11 and ercise, a double-loaded mortar She was unable to put a name Intermountain West Corridor.” tube exploded killing seven Ma- on her emotions, as the night “What I am asking Mineral rines from Camp Lejeune, N.C., before, emergency personnel County is? Where do we want it eight others were injured. met under the Big Flag to re- to go here?” Gibbons questioned The tragedy united Haw- Courtesy photo flect back on their service while the commissioners. U.S. Marines Sean Burke, Levi herring, Ian Bartlett and Ryan thorne only a day afterwards Amazing Grace was played on “Do we want it to go to the Palmer returned to Hawthorne last week and met with emer- when people from all over the bagpipes by Mineral County base? My question to the com- gency workers that were on duty March 18, 2013. crowded Veterans Park in sup- Pipes and Drums Honor Guard, munity is – it is 11 miles away port of those who were injured Robert Weaver. from the community. Is that what or had perished. our rural hospital, Mt. Grant attend to those who were hurt. “I don’t think surreal is the we want? But where do you want Emergency personnel who General Hospital, were thrown With the help of Care Flight, right word. [Meeting the Ma- this four-lane highway to go? I responded that night along into a setting much like that of injured were taken to Reno for with the doctors and nurses of a movie scene while trying to further care. > See Marines, Page 6 > See Interstate, Page 2 Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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As filing period ends, new faces poker run a success appear on primary election ballot

By Heidi Bunch board trustee are: Patricia M. Coen; Mi- MCIN Staff chelle Dow; Tom Fitzgerald and Hugh Qualls. Many new faces have thrown their Schyler C. Hagen; incumbent Barbara hats into the political arena vying for R. Lancaster; Tyler J. Viani and incum- various seats this election year. bent Sheryl Samson will fill four of the Running unopposed is current Min- five seats open on the Mineral County eral County Clerk-Treasurer Christo- School Board. A letter of withdrawal was pher Nepper who has held the position received by the Mineral County Clerk’s since July 1, 2015 after the resignation of office on Monday, March 21 from Mark former clerk, Lorraine Haight. D. Nixon to have his name removed from Vying for county commissioner - Seat the “School Board Trustee – County seat A is: Wade M. Barton; Richard D. Bry- – four year term position”. ant and Christopher L. Hegg. Both Bar- Michael L. Coen rounded out the name ton and Hegg are listed as Republicans of those listed by the clerk’s office by fil- whereas Bryant is listed as a Democrat. ing for the position of television board Seat B finds incumbent Paul Allen member, a four-year term. MacBeth, a Republican up against Garth Nevada’s primary election is held June Heidi Bunch Daniel Price, a non-partisan. 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The last day to Mineral County residents (and some from Texas and Kansas, too) came together Those filing for four seats as a hospital register to vote is May 14. for an off-road adventure to help benefit Tayler Tweedy, a young mother battling cervical cancer. The poker run was held through the VFW who assisted Tweedy with costs of her medical treatment.

more education and more business, I have a workforce to draw from.” Interstate “I believe we need to make a town hall continued from Page 1 meeting. We need to discuss what we want with our community. Unite with have enough bunkers where we can open the tribe. We tell them what we want,” up that area and push my fence line back Gibbons said. because I do have an interest. Our employ- A town hall meeting discussing the I-11 ees come from the community. If there are and Intermountain West Corridor will be more businesses here, there is more ex- held on March 30 at 6 p.m. at the Haw- pertise, there is more supervisors, there is thorne Community Center.

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Hawthorne Easter Egg made his mark in Mineral County Hunt set for Saturday By Heidi Bunch Safety, Health, Environment and Qual- MCIN Staff ity prior to his retirement. The Hawthorne annual Easter egg As Cichowlaz began his departure hunt, sponsored by Mineral County Cliff Cichowlaz once wrote, “I heard from SOC, this was written about him, Park and Recreation will be held Satur- Rorke Devner, a Navy SEAL and star of “During his tenure, his dedicated lead- day, March 26 at 10 a.m. at Lions Park, Act of Valor, say, “Everyone can give an ership and innumerable contributions with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Ages extra inch of effort. Your inch is your op- helped create SOC’s culture of safety and zero – 10 are encouraged to attend, but portunity to constantly improve in and the programs that support this impor- bring your own basket. For more infor- elite environment.” tant value. His dynamic management mation, contact Barb Owens at 775-291- Despite being the chairman for the style has made a significant and valuable 4181 or Melissa Isom at 775-316-0503. Mineral County Board of County Com- impact at SOC.” missioners, Clifford “Cliff” Cichowlaz be- In the closing remarks from Lt. Col. gan his career in Hawthorne long before Gibbons, it is stated, “Even in retirement, 5k9 Run-Walk-Wag event throwing his hat into the political arena. Cichowlaz continued his commitment to scheduled for April 9 A Vietnam veteran, Cichowlaz earned the Depot and the community in his ser- a degree in Business Administration in vice as a Mineral County Commissioner The 5K9 Run-Walk-Wag will be held 1975 from Chapman College. This busi- and an active voice for the military. The on Saturday, April 9 beginning at Veter- ness sense took him from California to loss of this fine individual, who had such ans Park. This is a non-competitive race Babbitt, Nev. where he entered employ- Courtesy photo a profound effect on the Depot and the where a K-9 partner is welcome, but not ment in 1971 at the Hawthorne Army Prior to being elected a county com- Mineral County community as a whole, required. (But dogs must remain on a Ammunition Depot in the engineering missioner in Mineral County, Cliff will be deeply felt. The Depot owes a leash.) Registration fee is $20 if registered department. Cichowlaz worked at the Hawthorne great deal of thanks and gratitude to Cliff by April 3 or $30 if later. All proceeds will The ammunition depot, where Cichow- Army Depot for over 35 years. Cichowlaz for what he did and accom- benefit the Rollie Rather Scholarship laz spent most of his working career, re- plished for the Hawthorne Army Depot fund for a graduating senior. sponded to the news of his passing with lation. Then, from 1995 to 2008, he was and for his service to the Country. Our For information, contact Karen Boyles a statement from the government staff. President and General Manger of Day & thoughts and prayers are with is family. at 775-945-3657 or 775-945-8219 or Starr “Lt. Col. Gibbons, the Hawthorne Com- Zimmermann Hawthorne Corporation, Cliff will be sorely missed by us all.” Williams at 775-945-0430. mand team and the entire Hawthorne where he was responsible for more than Hal Yoh, Chairman and CEO of Day & Army Depot were saddened to hear of the 500 employees working at the Haw- Zimmerman responded to the passing passing of Clifford P. Cichowlaz. Cichow- thorne Army Depot.” of Cichowlaz by saying, “Oh behalf of Parent/Teacher laz had deep roots in the community and When asked, “What does betterment Day & Zimmerman, and our employees conferences tonight was a mainstay at the Depot for years and mean to you?” at Hawthorne Army Depot, we are all a staunch supporter of the military, as a Cichowlaz answered, “Betterment is very saddened by the loss of our friend Mineral County High School/Jr. High whole. He was a Vietnam veteran and re- a process of continuous improvement and co-worker Cliff Cichowlaz. Cliff was School will be having parent/teacher cipient of the Silver Star, which is exclu- in all aspects of one’s life. I believe it is a great leader who lived our values and conferences on Thursday, March 24 sively awarded for combat valor.” important to look at the “whole” and be was dedicated to his work and our em- from 5 to 7 p.m. in the main building of The statement continued, “Following able to make the commitment to work ployees. He was our colleague for just the high school and the library. Students his military service, Cliff began his fed- together to execute and to maintain ac- over 35 years and will be greatly missed. will be dismissed at noon. eral civilian employment at the Naval countability toward a desired result.” Each of us grieves at the passing of this The staff would like to invite all par- Ammunition Depot as an Engineering He continued, “In order to be an exam- tremendous individual. Our thoughts ents and guardians to come to the high Aid in April of 1971. He was promoted ple of betterment, I personally commit to and prayers are with his family and school/ jr. high school and support to Engineer Draftsman in 1972 and Civil professional and personal development friends during this difficult time.” their child. For further information you Engineering Technician in 1974. In 1979, even at this stage of my career. More im- Cichowlaz had wanted to venture into may contact the school at 945-3332 x 10. he became a Program Analyst. In Janu- portantly, through mentor/protégé pro- a larger political arena, with an eye on March 25 is a minimum school day with ary 1981, the Hawthorne Army Ammu- grams, I have made an effort to develop the Nevada Senate or Assembly. students being dismissed at noon. nition Plant changed from a Govern- opportunities to share experiences and In true Cliff fashion, it would be un- There is no school the following week, ment Operated facility to a Contractor life stories with others in order to em- fair to now allow him the last word. So March 28- April 1, which is Spring Break. Operated facility. Rather than seek civil- power them to be their very best.” in his own words…”Expanding my own School will resume on Monday, April 4. ian service at another location, Cichow- His strive for betterment transitioned personal horizons and stretching my laz opted to stay here in Hawthorne and him to the position of senior vice presi- comfort zone will allow me to continue work for the contractor.” dent and general manager of SOC Do- to grow and learn in order to create a leg- Hunter safety class “Cichowlaz held various engineering mestic Services, Hawthorne Operations acy of leaving the world a better place to on tap in mina and managerial positions at the instal- and then to SOC’s Vice President for live, work and play.” A hunter’s safety class will be held at the Mina Fire Station on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Instructor is Willfred NOTICE OF VACANCY Buffington. Cost is $5. Cichowlaz continued from Page 1 Notice is hereby given that letters of interest are being accepted by the Hawthorne Industrial Airport/Mineral County Airport Land Use Advisory Committee to fill one Art Class slated for her statement to the Independent-News. vacancy. friday Also replying that she was personally Qualifications to fill the vacancy on the Hawthorne Industrial Airport/Mineral sick, sad and sorry at his passing. County Airport Land Use Advisory Committee : a voting member from the general A “What’s In Your Oil Bag” class will By Nevada revised statute, the Mineral public with an interest in airport land activities. Applicants must be qualified electors be held on Friday, March 25 at 5 p.m. at County Clerk’s office is responsible for of Mineral County. Souled Out – Wellness, Art & Education notifying the Secretary of State Office of All interested applicants should submit letters of application to the Mineral County Center in Hawthorne. the vacancy. Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 105 S. “A” Street, Suite #1 or P.O. Box 1450, Hawthorne, The Secretary of State Office then -ad Nevada 89415. vises Governor Brian Sandoval’s office of Deadline to receive letters of interest is 5:00 pm on April 1, 2016. hawthorne Little League the vacancy. The governor’s office then registration open fulfills the duty of appointing a qualified candidate to fill the term of Cichowlaz. Hawthorne Little League registra- The person must be of the same political NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN CONVENTION tion forms are currently available at the party (Democratic). Notice is hereby given that the county Convention of the Republican Party for Mineral Hawthorne Elementary School for any A statement from Mineral County reads County will be held in the El Capitan Casino upstairs Trophy Room in Hawthorne, on the kid ages 3-12 interested in playing base- as follows: “Mineral County officials and 1st day of the month of April of the year 2016, at 5:30 pm; that at the convention delegates to ball. You can also register online at www. staff were saddened to hear of the untimely the Nevada State Convention will be elected; a county central committee to serve for the en- hawthornelittleleague.com death of Clifford “Cliff” Cichowlaz during suing two years will be chosen; and other party affairs may be considered; that delegates to the morning hours of Friday, March 18. At such county convention will be chosen at Republican precinct meetings to be held in each time of his passing, Cichowlaz was serving precinct in the county on or before the 1st day of the month of April of the year 2016; and Hawthorne Trap Club as chairman of the Mineral County board that a voting precinct is entitled to a number of delegates in proportion to the numbers reg- meeting March 31 of Commissioners. istered voters of theRepublican Party residing in the precinct as set forth in NRS 293.133. “Our sympathies go out to Cliff’s wife, County Central Committee of Mineral County, Nevada The Hawthorne Trap Club will be Beth and the rest of his family at this By Cindy Nixon, Chairman holding a meeting on Thursday, March time,” concluded MacBeth. And Janet Henry, Secretary 31 at 6 p.m. at the Mineral County Li- Graveside services for the late com- brary. This important meeting will de- missioner will be held this Saturday at 11 REGISTRATION FOR THE CONVENTION WILL BE 5:30 - 6:15 PM. termine the future of the Hawthorne a.m. at the Hawthorne Cemetery with a THE MEETING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 6:15 PM. Trap Club. celebration of life to follow. Topics will include possible reorgani- zation plans with new directors and of- ficers. If new leadership is not formed then plans will be made to disband the club and the trap range. Persons in- terested in becoming Hawthorne Trap Club officers and directors are urged to attend.

Easter Morning 5K Run/Walk slated The Walker River Diabetes Program will host the 2016 Easter Morning 5k run/walk on March 27 at 8:30 a.m. The location of the run/walk will be held at the Fitness Center, 1107 Cottonwood Drive in Schurz. The cost of the event will be $25 for pre-registered runners and walkers and $30 day of the race, entry includes a race t-shirt and awards to age category win- ners. For more information, please contact John Lockwood at 775-773-2236. Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 mineral county commission news

Public Comment cussion of the problems that arose where Cichowlaz voted to approve the license count to include a garbage account. Will Jones and a representative from talked about. for Wild Cat Brothel. MacBeth voted no. Discussion of using the manure as FarWest Engineering gave public com- compost to individuals was discussed. ment. Business Licenses Liquor License Katrina Bartoli, worries that those who New business licenses that came be- The Mineral County Liquor Board want to throw community garbage into Vouchers fore the Board of County Commissioners met to discuss the liquor license for Wild the Horseman’s Association roll-off, will Commissioner Cliff Cichowlaz stated were: Energy Erectors, Inc. (Jason Kan- Cat Brothel in Mina. The license was make the charge of the manure of $70 a that “he should make a deal with the gas); High Country Line Construction, approved. Tipton, Adams and Cichow- month to more just for trash in the load. newspaper” in regards to printing of Inc. (MYR Group, Inc.); Martin Ross laz voted to approve. MacBeth voted no. The fencing in of the roll-off was dis- forms. Commissioner Paul MacBeth Associates (Joseph E. Martin, CEO and Rowe did not vote. cussed at the corrals. stated, “We should have a contract with Jason B. Patterson); Performance Solu- Grant explained that there is no ordi- them.” The order was for envelopes. tions of Louisiana, LLC. (Blake K. Greer Prostitution Board License nance in the county where it is illegal for Deputy Recorder-Auditor Karli Wilbur and Maynard J. Sanders II); Soil-Tech, The Mineral County Control Board for others to dump trash into someone else’s stated, “They can order them from some- Inc. (Jerry Stanley) and Wild Cat Brothel the Houses of Prostitution met to dis- container. where else.” Commissioner Jerrie Tipton (Ronald A. Christino). All applications cuss the license for Wild Cat Brothel in talked about NACO and the printing of were accepted unless otherwise noted. Mina. The license was approved. Tipton, Closed Session business forms. Building Inspector Mike Fontaine ex- Adams and Cichowlaz voted to approve. The commissioners went into closed A voucher Spillman reporting system plained that Performance Solutions of MacBeth voted no. Rowe did not vote. session with Rowe. The commissioner for the sheriff’s office was questioned. Louisiana, LLC. is not a licensed Nevada moved to approve the labor agreements Wilbur advised the commissioners of a contractor. Tipton made a motion to have Manure Dumping at Corral with the Mineral County Sheriff’s office shortfall in the ambulance fund and was Performance Solutions of Louisiana, Betty Easley met with the Mineral deputies and dispatch workers. directed as to where to pull money from LLC. obtain a Nevada contractors license. County Commissioners to discuss the to cover the problem. The commission- Wild Cat Brothel water issues. MacBeth dumping of manure on county property Flooring at Hawthorne Senior ers asked Fire Chief T.C. Knight what the explained that he tasked Larry Grant, at the Hawthorne corrals. Center amount is owed by Nye County. Knight Director of Hawthorne Utilities to check Easley explained that there is a sand- Cherrie George read a letter regarding was unsure and referred the commis- on the water conditions at the Wild Cat. circle area (near the Chinese Cemetery) the flooring at the Hawthorne Senior sioners to District Attorney Sean Rowe Grant stated that the water at the busi- and corral owners would like to drag ma- Center. George talked about the kitchen as he did not know the amount. Billing ness has high selenium, arsenic and iron. nure into that area. at the Armory Building to accommodate for the ambulance from Mt. Grant Gen- A reverse osmosis system was installed Mike Trujillo, Director of Public Works, the needs of the senior center. eral Hospital to REMSA was explained in the bar area only. No system was used explained that the sand-circle area has The atmosphere of the Armory Build- by Knight. The commissioners want an in the shower area, kitchen or bathroom encroached upon the cemetery. ing was discussed. George explained update for the March 16 meeting. Record- areas. Tipton stated that any water con- Grant explained that the dumping of that there is no other option. Cichowlaz er-Auditor Christine Hoferer stated that sumed was bought. Grant explained that animal feces by Mineral County Ordi- explained that the old elementary school the letter from REMSA did not give much the customers need to be informed that nance is not allowed. It is still considered also has a kitchen that is mothballed. information on when the county would they are showering in inappropriate wa- “dumping of trash”. A grant from the attorney general’s of- be reimbursed. Hoferer stated that she is ter. Tipton explained that the state has Grant feels that the corral owners and fice was discussed for elder abuse. looking out for the fund especially close investigated this situation through many county have come to a great solution and to budget time and is scared that the re- owners of that business. Talk about “non advises that the board does not support Earth Day imbursement may not “fix the problem”. -potable” water was discussed. Health the decision to drag the manure into the Staci Emm, University of Nevada Reno Funds from the ambulance reimburse- Nurse Wanda Nixon had concern about sand-circle area. Cooperative Extension asked to use Vet- ment fund of $20,000 were transferred. patrons showering in non-potable water. Clydene Clinger of the Horseman’s As- eran’s Park/Ladybird Park for Earth Day MacBeth asked why REMSA isn’t reim- The board explained that it is up to the sociation asked, “If we can’t take manure on April 23. It was approved. bursing the county and asked Knight if State of Nevada to enforce the water issue into the sand-circle to amend the ground, something “fell through the cracks”. Dis- – not a Mineral County issue. Tipton and does it mean we can not do the same in 4H Program the arena?” Schyler Hagen and Catrinna Berginnis Grant stated there are ways around it. discussed 4H in Mineral County. There is A letter from Terri Knutson, the area currently a Ski Club and Lego Club. manager for Bureau of Land Management, Volunteers are needed for different stated that fines are illegal for also dumping clubs in town. Summer camp at Lake Ta- NOW PLAYING of these materials on BLM land. The com- hoe was discussed. Children are needed at Fox Peak Cinema in Fallon missioner voted to not support the dump- for this camp. ing of manure in the sand-circle area. A fundraiser dinner will be held at the Batman vs. Superman Discussion about a utility office roll-off Elks Lodge on March 19. A catered din- at the corrals. A letter from the Horse- ner will be had as well as a presentation. Beginning March 25 man’s Association was read into record. Emm explained that she would like to The BEST Popcorn in the valley. Visit us on the web at Grant explained the county ordinances see a group of children that would like FoxPeakCinema.com for Movies, Showtimes and and stated that an ordinance change to build robots and drones. The parents Advance Tickets. needs to be in effect to change water ac- must be highly involved with this process. 501 E. Williams Ave. - Fallon (Across from Banner Churchill Hospital) Join us every Tuesday. ALL Seats - ALL Day & Evening only $6.00, including 3D

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That sign, with the Associated Press words “Steve Bowles Baseball Factory” on it marked the (almost) end to a pro- President Barack Obama on Monday cess that began in the summer of 2014. directed the federal government to come Before we give thanks to those who up with a less reactionary and more long- made this all possible, allow me to take term strategy for dealing with drought. you on the long journey to completing About 12.5 percent of the continental this outstanding hitting facility. In May U.S. was experiencing drought as of mid- of 2014 we were fortunate enough to re- March, said Alice Hill, a key Obama aide ceive a major donation from a friend of a on this issue. high school staff member. That donation That translates into more than 39 mil- consisted of an Iron Mike pitching ma- lion people, or about one-eighth of the chine (valued at around $4,000) and the U.S. population, living with drought in net and skeleton for a single 70 foot bat- the lower 48 states, mostly in the West ting tunnel. The only catch was that we and with much of California suffering had to travel to Salt Lake City to disman- through its fifth year of dryness. tle it and haul it home. Three of us took Courtesy photos Obama issued a presidential memo- on the task. We travelled there and upon The Mineral County High baseball team stands in front of its new batting cages, randum and separate action plan Mon- a few dangerous mishaps, survived the the Steve Bowles Baseball Factory. day that sets forth a series of goals for the challenge of dismantling it, loading it up federal government. They include shar- and hauling it home. pitching machine, two soft toss nets, four ing more information about drought Once the unit was home, now the task tees, two Hit-Zones, two string drills, risks with state, regional, tribal and local of finding someone to build the facility loaded with nearly 30 bats of all sizes and authorities, and improving coordination was at hand. I decided that I wanted to lined with top of the line LED lights. It al- of federal drought-related activities. build two enclosures with three cages lows for a 21 station hitting circuit and is Drought affects the food supply and in each. This would not only protect the like hitting on an assembly line. infrastructure, hurts the economy and valuable machine we had just attained, I would now like to extent a heart felt increases energy costs, according to the but allow us to expand in the future. My thank you to all those who made this action plan. Drought conditions are also goal was to create a facility that baseball possible: Rita Vaden; Joey Barta; Walker expected to become increasingly more players of all ages in our community Lake Crusaders; Braina Hardy; Angie severe due to climate change. Combating could benefit from. I was quoted $10,000 Materazzi; Thelesa Montoya-Neves; climate change is a top environmental for the entire build. The reality was that Karli Wilbur; Sharon Vasquez; Bran- priority — as well as a legacy issue — for with a school sports budget I was never don Womack and Hillary Pellett; Bobby Obama, who has tackled the matter on a going to reach that mark, so I decided to Jenkins and family; Robert Berrier; Ja- variety of fronts. begin the fundraising process. son and Melissa Cardenas; Kyle Isom; “With climate change, we know that I first sent out letters to local businesses Megan McConnell; Roby McKnight; Dea drought will intensify and continue to requesting donations. Then, I created a Minnitte-Hamrey; Megan Bera; the Ha- cause us significant challenges,” Hill GoFundMe account online. These two gen tribe; Justin Manfredi; Jaime Card- said in a telephone interview with The attempts, along with many other smaller enas; William Buttram; Walt Hackford; Associated Press, explaining some of school fundraisers, put us over the mark Lucas Solomon; Coleen Ketchum-Law- the rationale behind the president’s we needed to begin construction. rence; Kyle Hofer; Jacquere Lipscomb; call for a more comprehensive and less I hired a contractor out of Fallon, only Christy and Noah Joyce; Rick Hamrey; Larry Spickert; G-Dub’s Construction, reactionary strategy for coping with because more local contractors were un- Eric Hamrey; Kenny Bostic Memorial Old Nevada Pizza; MCHS Booster Club; drought. able to take on the job. That contractor Youth Athletic Fund; Borealis Min- Gary Moody; John Gavin; Sign City; Ja- The goals contained in the action plan assured me that the cages would be com- ing Co.; Marc White; Pizza Factory; nell Carlos; MCSD Maintenance De- are to be carried out using existing re- pleted by the team’s first game on the 2015 WESCO; Thomas Gallegos; NV Energy; partment and the members of the Ser- sources. season. It was not. In fact, it wasn’t even Bill Fraser Insurance; Tholl Fence; SOC; pent Baseball Team who spent their hot Federal agencies last year pledged $110 completed by the last game of the season. Scotty’s/Bill’s Food Mart; Casey Kee; P summer days completing this build. million in drought aid after Obama met What he completed was the framework, & P Hair Designs; Valley Propane; Cor- Whether you were a donor or a laborer, with governors and other leaders from concrete and a small portion of the chain nerstone Ready Mix; Robert Cooper; this facility would have never been com- seven Western states: Arizona, Califor- link needed to enclose the entire struc- Linda Hoster; Justin and Mary Mill- pleted without you. Thank you from the nia, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Wyo- ture. All in all, about 1/3 of the cage was ward; Financial Horizons Credit Union; Serpent Baseball coaches and players. ming and Utah. completed by the contractor. At this time I inquired about the status of the build, only to find out that the con- tractor had left us flat. He decided not to * finish the job, but luckily did not charge 1 in 10 us for the labor. At this time, I had to Americans are financially prepared to retire when they reach the age of 65. Attention Artist and Photographers! travel to Fallon to retrieve materials from It’s time to get your best pieces ready for the Annual Armed Forces his home, that we had purchased, in or- Are You Ready? Day Art Show. This year the show will be held at Souled Out, 898 E der to complete the job. St., Hawthorne. Rules and entry forms are available at the library, We then were faced with the task of The numbers don’t lie. With the help of a completing the cages ourselves. A small Farmers Insurance and Financial Services the Mineral County Museum and the EDA office. handful of adults and baseball players agent, you can prepare for whatever comes next in life. Because we’re committed to Let’s make this year’s show went to work. We spent most of the sum- helping you make informed decisions about the Best Ever! mer of 2015 working toward completing your financial future. To learn more about the cage and up until about three months how you can reach your individual goals, ago, were still putting things together in contact me today. order to make the cage completely func- tional. Curtis Isom Now the task of finding a trustworthy contractor to complete the second cage is 775-945-2920 the next challenge at hand. [email protected] Make no mistake. This cage that is 3rd & Sierra Way dedicated and named after my former PO Box 99 assistant coach and friend, the late, great Hawthorne, NV 89415 Steve Bowles, is the best high school level hitting facility I have ever seen. I have travelled to many high school baseball FARMERS® parks in this state and I have never seen FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS anything like it. It is even more state of the art than many college baseball facili- +Source U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2005 Agents registered with and securities offered through Farmers ties. It has a remote controlled Iron Mike Financial Solutions, LLC LET’S GET TOGETHER pitching machine, a Jugs short range Member FINRA and SIPC Business people, contractors SOC and all resident to see what we can do to solve the problems with the theatre. This is a much-needed thing for our kids and town.

Calling All Fashionistas! You are Invited to a LuLaRoe Pop-Up Event at Souled-Out - Wellness, Art & Education Center Contact me at 775-312-0051 or SATURDAY, MARCH 26 2-6PM PO Box 2156, Hawthorne, NV 89415. 898 E Street - Hawthorne John Holt Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 arrest report SOS program in full swing The following people were arrested in eral County Sheriff’s Office on March By Sheri Samson legible and no item is missed. Mineral County on or after March 7 and 12 on a drug court hold for contempt of Each participant is asked to list an were in jail on Monday at or after about court. No bail set. The SOS (Save On Site) program is now emergency contact person and at the 10 a.m. All charges against them are mis- • Robert P. Bradshaw was arrested rolling out to Mineral County communi- bottom there is pace for “additional im- demeanors unless otherwise noted. All by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on ties through various resources. Boxes of portant information”. This section was are innocent until proven guilty in court. March 14 on a warrant. No bail given. discarded, non-identifying prescription added in case there is pets hidden in the Names and charges appear as they have • Roger D. Byl was arrested by Mineral bottles were collected through Febru- home somewhere, which may require been received from the sheriff’s office. County Sheriff’s Office on March 15 on a ary from two care and share facilities; continued care while the patient is away. • David D. Blackwood was arrested warrant arrest for non-sufficient funds/ the Schurz Senior Center; the county It may also include a neighbor’s number by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on checks/drafts – three plus. Bail set at building, the county nurse’s office and or close friend who could be contacted to March 7 for attempted burglary. Bail set $650. the Mineral County Independent-News assist with mail or newspaper home de- at $10,000. • John P. Breuker was arrested by office. livery issues. • Carmelito C. Naldo, Jr. was arrested Walker River Tribal Police on March A small group of volunteers met on If you know of someone that is dis- by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on 19 on a warrant arrest for non-suffi- Saturday at the Pizza Factory to assem- abled, critically ill or a senior, which is March 9 for DUI – above legal limit (sec- cient funds/check, $650 plus. Bail set at ble each clean bottle with the proper homebound, please contact Samson at ond); grand larceny less than $3,500; do- $1,500. labeling, a folded medical sheet and the 951-768-9616 so every individual may mestic battery – first; driving with sus- • Arthur B. Paesch was arrested by vital window sticker, which clearly iden- receive the proper assistance to receive pended drivers license; driver disregard Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on March tifies any resident participating in the their SOS bottle. Caregivers, as well as stopped emergency vehicle flash and 21 for DUI - above legal limit (first). Bail program when a first responder arrives. off-sight relatives are welcomed to con- robbery. Bail set at $56,280. set at $1,140. The window sticker is necessary to allow tact our program through Samson to • Margarito Horta was arrested by Min- Those released from the Mineral emergency personnel to open a refrig- make sure the safety emphasis is prop- eral County Sheriff’s Office on March 10 County Detention Center were: David erator door, obtaining the marked SOS erly explained, distributed and the med- on a warrant. No bail given. D. Blackwood (released to bondsman); bottle which will then begin to share ical information is filled out sufficiently. • Raymond Mata was arrested by Allyson M. Cooper (released on recogni- much needed information to assist the This program is not just for those living DCSO on March 10 on a warrant of con- zance); Trampus J. Turner (released on distressed individual. alone. It can also benefit couples in a time tempt of court – Hawthorne Township cash bail); Salina M. Valdivia; Nathan P. Catrinna and Kylie Berginnis, Nicole of crisis when it can be difficult to keep Justice Court. Bail amount $850. Madrid (time served); Margarito Horta Alcon, Mary Marinello and Sheri Sam- facts and information straight. It is also • Delishia T. Kamp was arrested by (released on recognizance); Robert P. son created an assembly line to com- important to note that the SOS informa- Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on March Bradshaw (released on cash bail); Carey plete all the bottles into an SOS kit. The tion within the bottle is not available to 11 for violation of probation/condition of L. Carter (released on cash bail); Roger younger volunteers found the concept the public. It is in the home’s fridge door sus. No bail set. D. Byl (released on cash bail); Taran D. to be a much-needed program in this for safe, fireproof keeping when and if, it • Carey L. Carter was arrested by Min- Williams (released to other agency) ; Ray- county, with each girl taking some SOS is ever needed. eral County Sheriff’s Office on March 12 mond Mata (released time served) and kits to their own grandparents. The SOS program is being presented on a warrant arrest for conspiracy theft. John P. Breuker (released on cash bail). The medical sheet also includes an several times at the Care and Share and Bail set at $1,140. (Above were released by judge unless easy three-part instruction format, senior centers, as well as within the staff • Kyle N. Skvarna was arrested by Min- otherwise noted.) which is necessary for the program to ul- at the county fire department. A supply timately work. More volunteers may be of completed bottles will be made avail- needed to assist our seniors with logging able through these resources and also by Annual Statement of John Wiley & Sons International Rights, Inc. in the concise information needed, so it is calling Samson. For the period ended December 31, 2015

Location of Principal Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89169 Location of Registered Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89169 4H Ski and Snowboard Club

I, Jane Greenberg, Assistant Treasurer do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hit the slopes on June Mountain and accurate statement of the business transacted by said corporation in the State of Nevada, for the year ended December 31, 2015. Contributed by Schyler Hagen On March 11, the 4H Ski and Snow- TRUST PROPERTY AUCTION SALE boarding Club traveled to June Mountain Notice is hereby given that the Board of Mineral County Commissioners have ordered property Resort in California to enjoy the freshly to be sold pursuant to the terms of NRS 361.595 for the collection of past due taxes. The prop- powered slopes. Even though it snowed erty to be sold is described as follows: throughout the entire afternoon, it did not stop our six youth attendees from PARCEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION CURRENT AMOUNT enjoying the mountain. 1-103-03 Lot 9, Block 63, Town of Hawthorne $5,368.09 Many of the students had never expe- County of Mineral, State of Nevada rienced skiing or snowboarding on fresh 1-104-09 Lot 16, Block 64, Town of Hawthorne $3,097.79 snow and were thrilled to be a part of County of Mineral, State of Nevada this adventure. This event could not have 1-114-03 Lot 9, Block 69, Town of Hawthorne $3,925.60 taken place without our volunteer, Ann County of Mineral, State of Nevada Kee, who assisted with transportation 1-134-11 S13’ Lot 19, Lot 20, Block 54, Town of Hawthorne $9,750.01 and supervision of the students. County of Mineral, State of Nevada We greatly appreciate the YCAC mak- 1-142-02 Lot 10, Block 57, Town of Hawthorne, $3,107.73 ing their bus available to aid in transpor- County of Mineral, State of Nevada tation and Great Basin Tire for insuring that it was safe for the trip. A huge thank Courtesy photo 1-142-04 Lot 8, Block 57, Town of Hawthorne, $ 931.82 Members of the local 4H Ski and County of Mineral, State of Nevada you to Ernie’s Tackle and Ski Shop for providing our ski and snowboard rent- Snowboard Club made a trip to June 1-163-16 Lot 7, Block 43, Town of Hawthorne, $2,420.53 als for the students and to June Mountain Mountain in California on March 11. County of Mineral, State of Nevada Resort for offering a discounted student 1-175-03 Lot 4, Block 50, Town of Hawthorne, $3,726.99 lift ticket to each of our youth members. is looking forward to future trips, hope- County of Mineral, State of Nevada The 4H Ski and Snowboarding Club fully before the snow melts. 1-212-25 Lot 15, Block E, Lakeview Tract, Town of $7,082.41 Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada 1-223-07 Lot 4, Block 33, Town of Hawthorne, $3,252.44 County of Mineral, State of Nevada killed, listing the names of Pfc. Joshua M. Martino; Lance Cpl. David P. Fenn 1-231-14 Lot 16, Block 36, Town of Hawthorne, $3,169.08 Marines County of Mineral, State of Nevada II; Lance Cpl. Roger W. Muchnick Jr; continued from Page 1 Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Taylor; Lance Cpl. 1-232-02 Lots 15-19, Block 37, Town of Hawthorne, $7,334.16 Mason J. Vanderwork; Lance Cpl. Wil- County of Mineral, State of Nevada rines] was emotional and a deep feel- liam T. Wild IV and Cpl. Aaron J. Rip- 1-232-09 S 2’6” Lot 32, Lot 33, N12’6” Lot 34, Block 37, Town of $1,571.21 ing of gratitude was mutual,” she con- perda. Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada cluded. The four Marines also visited the 1-232-10 S’6’4” Lot 30, Lot 31, N 22’6” Lot 32, Block 37, $5,448.81 A plaque at Veterans Park faces the training range and the memorial on the Town of Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada training range where the seven were grounds of the Depot. 1-263-19 Lot 7, Block 28, Town of Hawthorne, $1,115.41 County of Mineral, State of Nevada 1-283-07 Lot S, Block 4, Mt. Grant Addition, Town of $2,145.36 Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada 1-301-05 Lots 5-6, Block 16, Town of Hawthorne, $4,009.37 County of Mineral, State of Nevada HELP WANTED 1-303-19 Lot 9, Block 18, Town of Hawthorne, $2,256.92 Mt. Grant General Hospital has one opening for a per diem Homemaker. The Per County of Mineral, State of Nevada Diem Homemaker works on a part-time basis as workload needs arise to fill in for 1-313-06 Lots 1-2, Block 98, Town of Hawthorne, $5,470.73 employees who are absent and may be scheduled for weekly client visits. Individual County of Mineral, State of Nevada should be confident, compassionate, willing to learn and interested in caring for the 1-314-03 Lots 7-8, Block 99, Town of Hawthorne, $5,129.37 elderly and able to demonstrate good housekeeping skills. The selected applicant County of Mineral, State of Nevada will work with minimal supervision providing homemaking services such as general housekeeping, shopping, mail pickup, and occasional bath assist. Mileage is reim- 1-341.15 Lot 1, Block 91, Town of Hawthorne, $3,935.10 bursed bi-weekly. County of Mineral, State of Nevada Any combination in training, education, and experience that would provide the 1-342-01 Lots 11-12, Block 92, Town of Hawthorne, $3,010.58 knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is: County of Mineral, State of Nevada 1-385-07 Lot 12, Block G, Barney’s Unit #1, Town of $5,375.76 —High School Diploma or its equivalency AND Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada —Must have a registered motor vehicle, ability to drive with a current Nevada State driver’s license with insurance as required by the laws of Nevada AND Our records indicate that the above described property was acquired by Mineral County, State —Able to maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid AND of Nevada, by virtue of the non-payment of taxes by the ten owner of record. The redemption participate in annual mandatory training AND period expires April 22, 2016. The County will offer the said property for sale, at public auction, —Per NRS 449.174 and NRS 200.5091, successful applicant(s) must pass require on April 22, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 am at the Hawthorne Convention Center, Hawthorne, state and federal background checks. Nevada. The auction will be conducted in accordance with the provision of NRS 361.595. No bid below the amount of taxes, penalties and interest, advertising costs and any other miscel- Experience in Housekeeping duties, laundry and elder care preferred. laneous costs incurred up to point of redemption and/or sale, shall be accepted. Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled. DATED this 17th day of March, 2016. Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www. ______mtgrantgenhospital.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard or mail CHRISTOPHER NEPPER to: Mt. Grant General Hospital, ATTN: Jonalee Roberts, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, MINERAL COUNTY CLERK AND TREASURER NV 89415. EO/ADA Employer

Publication Dates: March 24, 2016: March 31, 2016: April 7, 2016 and April 14, 2016. Posted 02/05/16 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 Page 7 Fight for majority in Nevada nevada travel Legislature coming into focus New programs and special

By Michelle Rindels Washington D.C. Republicans hope to excursion trains on tap this year Associated Press bring back former lawmaker and Gov. ELY — Fascination with colorful and Brian Sandoval’s ex-chief of staff Heidi rugged Wild West brings visitors from LAS VEGAS — The battle for a ma- Gansert, while Democrats are banking near and far to the well-preserved Ne- jority in the Nevada Legislature is com- on attorney Devon Reese. vada Northern Railway located in the ing into focus after a deadline passed While she wasn’t in the Legislature to heart of Nevada. This National Historic Friday for candidates to get their name vote on the tax package in 2015, Demo- Landmark provides a bona fide window on the ballot, with Democrats eager to crats have been trying to pin her down on into the days when train travel and steam reverse their devastating losses in 2014 whether she would’ve done so — a com- engines ruled the west. The railroad’s and Republicans trying to guide mod- mitment that could weaken her against excursion season kicks off at 1 p.m. on erate incumbents past droves of anti-tax anti-tax Republican primary challenger April 9. challengers to keep their all-important Eugene Hoover. Rides on the authentic steam and die- Courtesy photo majority position. Democrats are playing defense to keep sel trains are scheduled every weekend The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely Assembly Democrats are in a 17-25 Democratic Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, a through the fall, and daily during June kicks off its railroad excursion season minority, but think they can win the former principal, in her narrowly Demo- through September. The April 9 kick- April 9. five seats they need to control the lower cratic, Henderson-area district against off also includes lodging options, where house because of their registration ad- Republican challenger and charter guests can stay the night either in the tunity to ride with the engineer. Diesel vantages in nine Republican-held dis- school principal Carrie Buck. historic caboose or in the railroad bunk- train excursions and reenactment train tricts. Senate leaders see three or four They also have their eyes on Repub- house. robbery rides also happen on certain races in play that could alter the 11-10 Re- lican Sen. Scott Hammond’s Las Ve- New this year, as a spinoff to the pop- weekends. publican majority. gas-area seat, which leans just slightly ular Be the Engineer experience, guests Tours of this National Historic Land- A look at races and issues that will Republican. Hammond faces a primary can “be the engineer of a small locomo- mark are included with the purchase of a come into play: challenge from Brian Wilson, an ally of tive” for a smaller price. The cost is just train ticket, but guests don’t have to buy tax foe and Assemblywoman Michele $55 for members and $95 for non-mem- a train excursion to tour the Railway. TRUMP AND TAXES Fiore, and Democrats have endorsed at- bers (memberships are just $30). Also Guests can choose between a self-guided The outcome will depend on national torney Alexander Marks for the seat. new, Nevada Northern Railway is of- tour or a guided tour. currents for and against Donald Trump, On the Assembly side, Democrats fering a mini photo shoot opportunity, The Wild West Limited, May 21, is a as well as whether voters see the tax expect to reclaim three districts where called the Mixed Photo Freight Experi- train ride to Keystone Gulch where there package and education initiatives ush- they have a wide registration advantage ence. Inspired by the Winter Spectacular have been reports of desperados in the ered in by a Republican-led Legisla- but lost due to the “red wave” of the 2014 photo shoots that takes place in Febru- area. On Memorial Day Weekend there ture last session as a boon, a betrayal or election or when their candidates’ eligi- ary, the mini photo shoots will be offered is the Star Train where guests can view something else. bility came under question. on select weekends throughout the sum- the wonders of the galaxy with the expert “I think we had an incredibly im- They’re counting on former Assem- mer. The cost is just $39 for adults and Dark Rangers from Great Basin National portant session,” said Republican Sen. blyman Jason Frierson to bounce back $20 for kids. Park, May 27; and on Saturday May 28, Becky Harris, who’s leading the charge from his 40-vote loss and oust Repub- Regular rides include caboose and en- the Rockin’ and Rollin’ geology-themed to maintain the GOP’s Senate majority. lican-turned-Libertarian Assembly- gine rides, the steam excursion train (a train heads out at 4:30 p.m. “We’ve shown a Republican-led caucus man John Moore. They hope energy 90-minute train ride in a restored pas- The 2016 season has something for has a lot to offer.” consultant Chris Brooks will triumph senger car pulled by a century-old steam everyone. For more information and Democrats were on board with the over stridently anti-tax Republican As- locomotive on an out-and-back run to- a complete schedule, go to www.nnry. push to increase taxes, but they lacked semblywoman Shelly Shelton, and are ward Ruth Mine), as well as the oppor- com. the leverage to pass their own policy endorsing Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod to goals, such as raising the minimum take the seat Seaman is leaving to run for CORPORATE STATEMENT OF BUSINESS wage. They hope to get back in the driv- Senate. Pursuant to er’s seat by highlighting their ideas and Nevada Revised Statutes 80.190 exploiting deep divides in the Republi- PLAYING DEFENSE can Party over taxes and Trump. Republicans are mounting an aggres- RGL SERVICES CORPORATION “Everyone should be required to either sive campaign to defend incumbents A California corporation disavow or admit whether they’re going who took risks to support the tax pack- LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 1156 N. Mountain Avenue to support ... a xenophobic racist leading age from the many primary challengers. Upland, CA 91786 the top of the ticket,” said Senate Demo- Their top priorities include defending cratic leader Aaron Ford. Carson City Republican P.K. O’Neill and LOCATIONS OF PLACES OF BUSINESS 5240 S. Polaris Avenue One of the biggest battles will be for Pahrump Republican Assemblyman IN NEVADA: Las Vegas, NV 89118 the Las Vegas-area seat being vacated by James Oscarson, who supported the tax r Did not conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. Republican Sen. Mark Lipparelli. Dem- package, from anti-tax fervor in their ru- r4 Did conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. ocrats have endorsed prosecutor Nicole ral home districts. A financial statement for the above-mentioned calendar year is available to appropriate agen- Canizzarro, but are also fanning the They’re also intent on ousting Re- cies upon request. flames of a heated primary between Re- publican Assemblyman Brent Jones publican Assembly members Erv Nel- from his swing district and replacing RGL SERVICES CORPORATION son, a tax package supporter, and Victo- him with fellow Republican business Attn: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Vice President/Controller ria Seaman, who voted against it. owner Tiffany Jones. Brent Jones, the 1156 N. Mountain Avenue lone Trump endorser in the Legislature, Upland, CA 91786 SEATS THAT COULD SWITCH is known for opposing taxes, Common ______In the Reno area, the parties are fight- Core and the state health exchange, and Vice President/Controller ing over a seat that’s open after Repub- lican Sen. Greg Brower took a job in > See Legislature, Page 16 OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS: December 31

CORPORATE STATEMENT OF BUSINESS CORPORATE STATEMENT OF BUSINESS Pursuant to Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 80.190 Nevada Revised Statutes 80.190 RAL SERVICES CORPORATION LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. A California corporation A Delaware corporation LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 1156 N. Mountain Avenue LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 1156 N. Mountain Avenue Upland, CA 91786 Upland, CA 91786 LOCATIONS OF PLACES OF BUSINESS 5240 S. Polaris Avenue LOCATIONS OF PLACES OF BUSINESS 5240 S. Polaris Avenue IN NEVADA: Las Vegas, NV 89118 IN NEVADA: Las Vegas, NV 89118

r Did not conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. 1380 Greg Street, Suite 230 r4 Did conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. Sparks, NV 89413 A financial statement for the above-mentioned calendar year is available to appropriate agen- r cies upon request. Did not conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. r4 Did conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. RAL SERVICES CORPORATION A financial statement for the above-mentioned calendar year is available to appropriate agen- Attn: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT cies upon request. VICE PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. 1156 N. Mountain Avenue Attn: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Upland, CA 91786 1156 N. Mountain Avenue ______Upland, CA 91786 Vice President/Controller ______Vice President/Controller OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS: December 31 OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS: December 31

CORPORATE STATEMENT OF BUSINESS CORPORATE STATEMENT OF BUSINESS Pursuant to Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 80.190 Nevada Revised Statutes 80.190 NORTH MOUNTAIN CORPORATION DROP SHOT MANAGEMENT CORP. A California corporation A California corporation LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 1156 N. Mountain Avenue LOCATION OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE: 1156 N. Mountain Avenue Upland, CA 91786 Upland, CA 91786 LOCATIONS OF PLACES OF BUSINESS 5240 S. Polaris Avenue LOCATIONS OF PLACES OF BUSINESS 5240 S. Polaris Avenue IN NEVADA: Las Vegas, NV 89118 IN NEVADA: Las Vegas, NV 89118 1380 Greg Street, Suite 230 1380 Greg Street, Suite 230 Sparks, NV 89413 Sparks, NV 89413 r Did not conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. r r4 Did not conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. Did conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. r4 Did conduct business in the State of Nevada during the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. A financial statement for the above-mentioned calendar year is available to appropriate agen- A financial statement for the above-mentioned calendar year is available to appropriate agen- cies upon request. cies upon request. LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. Attn: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Attn: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT 1156 N. Mountain Avenue 1156 N. Mountain Avenue Upland, CA 91786 Upland, CA 91786 ______Vice President/Controller Vice President/Controller

OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS: December 31 OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS: December 31 Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 puzzles focus on the family Crossword Puzzle Don’t forget to have fun with your kids Q: Our family schedule is pretty crazy, and it seems like we’re all just getting busier. We’re trying to make changes, but meanwhile I’m concerned about staying connected with our children in what lit- tle “free time” we have. What do you sug- gest? Jim: Parenting can certainly be chal- lenging, and it’s easy to let the serious business fill every hollow. But sometimes you just have to know when to be playful. I’ll share a personal example. I came JIM DALY home from work one day just as my boys Sponsored by Hawthorne’s came dragging into the house from the First Baptist Church backyard. Troy was limping and Trent had a black and blue mark emerging on his chin. “What happened?” I asked. to swing to one extreme or the other -- Troy said, “Don’t jump on the trampo- something that’s easy to do. line with Mom. She landed on my ankle.” The first extreme is permissiveness. Then Trent said, “Her knee cracked me Some parents seemingly can’t say no to right in the jaw.” their children. They so much want to be Obviously, that playtime didn’t go so liked by their kids that they seldom risk well, but believe it or not, it did have a setting limits. They adopt an “anything positive outcome. First, it was a moment goes” philosophy: No boundaries, ev- we all still laugh about. But more impor- erything is OK, do what you want. This tantly, Jean’s playfulness drew the boys approach leads to “indecent exposure” as closer to her. The bum ankle and sore children wander, aimless and wide-eyed, CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN jaw are long forgotten, but my boys will through the mire of the entertainment 1. Matter 1. Satisfaction always remember their mom taking time culture. We have to be parents who know 5. Puzzled 2. Astragals out of her busy schedule to play with how and when to say no. 11. Well wish 3. Egg-shaped them. The other extreme is legalism. Parents 14. Frightened 4. Nothing more than specified That’s a great reminder for every par- at this end of the spectrum rarely explain 15. Home of the Cowboys 5. Measures speed of wind ent. The pressures of adult life can make their decisions, but simply respond with 18. Between the jejunum and the cecum 6. In the middle of us a little too serious sometimes. Be play- a blanket “No.” This type of parenting ful. Play board games, wrestle on the purports to be about safeguarding. It 19. Founded the Union Colony 7. Actinium floor, throw the ball around. Find some- isn’t. While this approach may simplify 21. Read-only memory 8. The Master of Shadows thing your children like to do and join entertainment decisions, it also can breed 23. Sorcerers 9. Dutch cheese them. It’ll deepen your relationship with rebellion. Human nature being what it is, 24. Female parents 10. Valley them, and they’ll see you as more than at some point kids will want to sample 28. Unexpected obstacle 12. A river between China and Russia a disciplinarian or someone who cooks “forbidden fruit” just because “every- 29. Of I 13. Masses of matter dinner and does the laundry. They’ll see thing” has been refused without context. 30. Used to have (Scottish) 16. They live along Gulf of Guinea you as someone who really enjoys spend- That’s why we also need to be parents 32. Patti Hearst’s captors 17. George __, actor ing time with them whenever you can. who can say yes when it’s warranted. 33. Rock TV channel 20. Latvia’s largest city And to a child, that equals feeling loved. Neither of the extremes works. A dis- Q: Our son is 10 years old. Up to this cerning middle ground -- that not only 35. Revolutions per minute 22. One thousandth of an ampere point, I’ll admit that we didn’t give much articulates what (yes or no) but also why 36. Exclamation: yuck! 25. Millihenry thought to entertainment, since he was -- is the most reasonable and protective 39. Be afraid of 26. Swiss river content with what we gave him. But now plan of action. Teaching discernment en- 41. Arizona 27. Individually he’s starting to develop his own inter- courages balance, leads to critical think- 42. Red liqueur __ gin 29. Magnetomotive force (abbr.) ests and tastes, and we want to establish ing, bonds families, and gives tweens and 44. More discourteous 31. Without armies (abbr.) some reasonable guidelines. What are teens life skills they’ll carry throughout 46. Type of chef 34. Portuguese municipality your thoughts? adulthood. 47. Mother (Brit.) 36. Old Marxist-Leninist state Bob Waliszewski, Director, 49. Untidy in character 37. Malicious satisfaction Plugged-In: The key is to avoid ex- Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, and tremes. Many parents take an “all or president of Focus on the Family and host of the 52. Inhibitions 38. Actress Julianne nothing” approach, rather than teach- Focus on the Family radio program. Catch up with 56. Pains 40. Rural delivery ing and reinforcing values on a case-by- him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.face- 58. Politician 43. Bar or preclude case basis. These Moms and Dads tend book.com/DalyFocus. 60. Unofficial fighter 45. Unit of measurement 62. Type of Mustang 48. Peninsula in Greece 63. Branch of Islam 50. Bird genus 51. Releases gonadotropin SUDOKU 53. Racquets 54. Southwestern state

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Marge Lemmond and served as Vice President of Safety, A celebration of life will be held for Health, Environment and Quality for Marge Lemmond Day and Zimmerman for an additional on Saturday, four years, fully retiring just last year in March 26 at 2 p.m. January of 2015. at the Elks Lodge. Always interested in community ser- It is open to the vice, Cliff spent his retirement years as a public with a pot- Mineral County Commissioner. luck to follow. In Cliff’s early years in Hawthorne, he In lieu of flow- was appointed to the Mineral County ers, please make Planning commission (1980) and was a donations to the Little League coach for the “Giants” 1976 Marge Lemmond Elks State Major to 1983, including being the head coach Project. for one of the Little League All-Star team. An obituary will follow in next week’s He donated his engineering skills to our issue. local Care and Share building, the addi- tion to the Presbyterian Church and the Joseph Alvise Viani, Jr. Mineral County High School patio proj- Funeral services for Joseph (Joe) Alvise ect. Viani, Jr. will be held Monday, March 28 In his later years Cliff became instru- at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help mental in the BRAC Committee; flag 20 Years Ago - John P. Davis filed for a second term as the Judge of the Fifth Ju- Catholic Church in Hawthorne with pole project; securing a county beach at dicial District Court. The district includes Esmeralda, Mineral and Nye counties. graveside services to follow. Walker Lake; serving on several state- A full obituary will be in a future edi- wide boards and commissions; Judicial 10 YEARS AGO thorne. tion of the Independent-News. Discipline Commission; Governor’s Mil- (From the MCIN files of March 23, 2006) • Uncle Vane Day warned: “Never be itary Council and various other organi- • The following completed an extensive boastful. Someone may come along who Clifford Paul Cichowlaz zations including Ducks Unlimited; Eco- 40-hour Child Restraint Seat Installer knew you as a child.” Clifford Paul Cichowlaz, 69, passed nomic Development Board; Chamber Class and were awarded a certificate away on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Haw- of Commerce and Lions Club. He was by Trooper Ed Smith: Joshua Sandvik; 60 YEARS AGO thorne. He was a teacher of business administration at Tamara Sandvik; Larry Madden and • Willis E. Morgan and Carl Bar- born on Sept. 4, Western Nevada Community College in Matt Kaplan. nes opened the Morgan & Barnes 1946 on Coronado Hawthorne for several years during the • Bob Thorndike, manager of the Haw- Dodge-Plymouth agency in Hawthorne. Island, San Diego, 1980’s. thorne AmeriGas, received a Certificate Also a new Richfield service station that Calif. to Raymond Cliff and Kathy, who were married for of Appreciation from the State of Nevada was leased to Fred Fortenberry. and MaryLou 30 years, had three children, together: Fire Marshal’s Office for the company’s • Al Hughes, Mike Thornburg, John Cichowlaz, both Scott Cichowlaz of Henderson, Shannon donation of propane fuel to the Live Burn Parker and O.A. Rosebush released and United States Navy Townsend of Boulder City and Susan Trailer training program. caged a mountain lion caught in a trap veterans. Cichowlaz who died shortly after birth. • Mineral County High School FCCLA about two miles northwest of the depot Clifford Paul He graduated In 2000 Cliff married Beth Donahue. Chapter Attended State Convention in Industrial Area. Cichowlaz from Righetti High He and Beth spent the remainder of his Elko. This is a student-led organization • Veterans of World War I, USA, orga- School in 1964 and years very happily married residing in that focuses on family, community and nized the John Zimdars Barracks No. 319 received his degree Hawthorne. careers. Students were entered into com- of Hawthorne. Arthur V. Reavey was the in Business Administration in 1975 from Cliff is survived by his son Scott; petitions, attended workshops and en- first commander. Other officers were: Chapman College. In 1967, he married daughter Shannon; first wife Kathy; their joyed meeting other FCCLA members Peter Freisen; Bert Heitsman; Harvey Kathy Johnston (Peterson). He joined the grandchildren and great grandchildren throughout the state. Alex Crowe; Katie Linderman; Andy Wilkins; Frank Bar- U.S. Army in January of 1968 and served and his sister, Sandra Creamer (Kardell); Dow; Jacqueline Dow; Max Qualls and lage; Delbert Conterno; Frank Baldes one tour of duty in Vietnam where he several cousins; his wife Beth; her chil- Drew Scharr represented MCHS. and Frank Anderson. served as Sgt. with the First Air Cavalry. dren : Diane; Deanna; Tommy and Roger; • The administration staff was named He was awarded many military awards many grandchildren and great grand- 20 YEARS AGO for schools in Hawthorne. Wallace S. including two Silver Stars, one bronze children. Cliff was preceded in death by • Rain and snow fell on Tuesday and Smith was named as assistant superin- star, the Army Commendation Medal his daughter, Susan in 1972; his parents, Wednesday in this area and kept the De- tendent of schools to replace Bob Best with “V” for heroism, the Air Medal and Raymond and MaryLou Cichowlaz and partment of Transportation employees who moved to Yerington to become Lyon the Vietnamese Medal for outstanding his brother, Robert Cichowlaz. busy removing snow on Highway 359 County superintendent; Wells Smith was action. He was named a hero upon his A full military grave side service will and rocks from the cliff area on U.S. 95. chosen as Mineral County High School return from Vietnam. be held at the Hawthorne Cemetery A big rock slide on Wednesday caused principal; Jack Selbig was named as vice After a year, in 1971, he moved his on Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m. with a a huge boulder to fall on the edge of the principal of MCHS and LaMar LeFevre young family to Babbitt, Nev. where he Celebration of Life to be held following highway and it required the use of a big as principal of the Hawthorne Primary started his working career at the Haw- the service. In lieu of flowers, memo- 992 Caterpillar loader and operator from School. thorne Army Ammunition Plant in the rial donations may be made in Cliff›s the Frehner Construction Company, who • The 1956 census showed that 3,575 engineering department. Several years name to either the Hawthorne Veterans was doing nearby road work on US 95, to people lived in Babbitt. Of these there later when offered a job with Day Zim- of Foreign Wars Post 2313, P.O. Box 2312, remove the big rock from the highway. were 798 boys and 798 girls under 18 merman Basil Corp., he decided to accept Hawthorne, NV 89415 or the Hawthorne • Gwendolyn (Cole) Johnson, daugh- years of age living there. and was promoted to General Manager American Legion Post 19, P.O. Box 1491, ter of Joe and Ruby Cole of Hawthorne in 1994. He retired from DZ/SOC in 2011 Hawthorne, Nevada 89415. and a 1972 graduate of MCHS, who was 70 YEARS AGO living in Washington D.C., at the time, • Returns on a carload of ore from wrote and produced the Black History Camp Ashby showed a value of $ 11,300 New income Guidelines, schedule for USDA play, “The Living Portrait”. The play on a 55-ton shipment. Consolidated Agencies of Human Services (CAHS) will be distributing USDA com- was a great success and has been copy- • A 30-pound trout was taken from modities on the dates listed below. If you are receiving CSFP commodities through The righted. Johnson received many awards Walker Lake during an operation of Food Bank of Northern Nevada at our local Care and Share you are eligible for the USDA for her achievements, including the De- seining for carp in the lake. The sein- commodities that are distributed from the CAHS office. You must have a Nevada ID to receive food. partment of the Navy Meritorious Civil- ing operation was being conducted by You Must Have A Nevada Picture ID and Qualify With Your Family’s Total Income Listed ian Achievement Award while she was the Grastiet Fish Company of Los An- Below. working at El Toro Marine Corps Base in geles, Calif. under arrangements with Santa Ana, Calif. the U.S. Indian Service and the Nevada Household Size Monthly Gross Income • Arlo Funk filed for reelection as Fish and Game Department. Five tons 1 $ 1,471.25 2 $ 1,991.25 County Commissioner (Seat B). of carp were caught the first day of the 3 $ 2,511.25 program. Carp taken were sold on the 4 $ 3,031.25 30 YEARS AGO open market, while the chub caught in 5 $ 3,551.25 • Buster Heckman of Hawthorne took the seining were converted into fish food 6 $ 4,071.25 second place in the Parker Enduro Boat and dog food. Bill Oliver, a prominent 7 $ 4,591.25 8 $ 5,111.25 Races in Parker, Ariz. Hawthorne resident, was appointed as • Furman Monk filed for Hawthorne a deputy state game warden to assist For each additional household member add $520.00 per month. “In accordance with Justice of the Peace. in directing the seining operation. The the Federal laws and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited • Juanita Phillips filed for re-election as seining program was needed to help in from discriminating on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age religion, or disability. Mineral County Assessor. the future propagation of trout in the Listed Below are the different locations and times for USDA Commodity Distribution: • Hawthorne: CAHS Office 924 5th Street on Wednesday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 • Work was started on the State Park lake. Any trout caught that were heavy p.m. located at Walker Lake. with spawn were taken and released in the Walker River above the Weber Dam The following distribution sites are all new times. Please check the time for your site. 40 YEARS AGO at Schurz. On the first day there were 38 • Yomba: Yomba Tribal Council Office on Thursday, March 31. New time from 10:30 to • Rocket tests were being conducted trout caught varying in size from 12 to 30 11 a.m. • Gabbs: Dumars’s Restaurant on Thursday, March 31. New time from 11:30 a.m. to at Walker Lake on the Zuni missile war- pounds. 12:15 p.m. heads. • Mina: Mina Care and Share on Thursday, March 31. New time from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. • The Sweetheart Swing dance was 80 YEARS AGO • Luning: Luning Rest Stop Area on Thursday, March 31. New time from 2:30 to 2:45 held at the Hawthorne Junior High gym. • A catholic church building was moved p.m. Paul Trujillo was crowned as “King of to Hawthorne from the town of Mason in • Schurz: Schurz Tribal Gymnasium on Friday, March 25. New time from 9 to 10 a.m. • Walker Lake: Buffalo Stop on Friday, March 25. New time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Hearts” while Donna Tippin was named Lyon County and relocated at the north- “Queen of Hearts.” west corner of Fifth and D Streets, which • Max Chilcott filed for Mineral County was the site of the Hawthorne Hotel that Commissioner on the Democratic ticket. burned to the ground a few years earlier. • A new Military Explorer Scout Post Father Martin Dukham of Yerington ar- was organized in Hawthorne at the Na- ranged for the moving of the building to Town Hall & MCRPC tional Guard Armory. Local National become a mission under his Holy Family Guard members were chosen to train the Church in Yerington. The building was Explorers. later taken to Gabbs where it still serves Meeting as St. Michaels’s Church. (Editors Note: 50 YEARS AGO The site where the church was located at Wednesday, March 30, 2016 • Many of the M-42 “Dusters” (self-pro- 5 and D Streets, before being moved to pelled anti-aircraft tanks) that were be- Gabbs, is the old location of the Mineral 6:00 pm ing used by the Nevada Army National County Independent-News, now occu- Guard were being re-assigned to Fort pied by Valley Propane.) Hawthorne Convention Center Bliss, Texas to be used by the regular • Captain H.S. Babbitt, NAD Com- The public is invited to a TOWN HALL MEETING to discuss army troops. Two of the tanks used by manding Officer gave an interesting talk and define the route(s) for the I—11 Corridor in Mineral the Hawthorne Unit of the 422 Artillery on non-metallic minerals at a prospectors Group, were taken to Texas. school being conducted in Hawthorne County. The M C Regional Planning Commission will be • Andi Davis was chosen as High by the state. Capt. Babbitt, a student of discussing the route recommendation to be made to Mineral School Rodeo Queen for the rodeo that geology, was enrolled as a student at the County Commissioners. was scheduled for March 28 in Haw- prospectors’ school. Page 10 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 church news

Bethany Lutheran day evening worship 6 p.m.; who does not need to be ashamed, han- Wednesday – Prayer Meeting Night 6 Church Wednesday evening bible study and dling accurately the word of truth.” p.m. Rev Everett Garwood prayer meeting 6 p.m. youth meeting Adult and children classes Matthew 19:19-20, “Again, I say to you Lay Leader Ron Dale is Saturday at 6 p.m. Transportation is Worship Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. that if two of you agree on earth about 204 C St. available to all services. Please call 945- John 4:24, “God is spirit, and those who anything that they may ask, it shall be Bethany Lutheran welcomes all to 3313. worship Him must worship in spirit and done for them by my Father who is in their house of worship. Each Sunday be- Some of our basic church beliefs are: truth.” heaven. Where two or three have gath- gins with children’s Sunday School and we believe the whole bible to be the in- Tuesday Night Women’s Jail Ministry ered together in My name, there I am in Adult Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Worship spired word of God; we believe in the 6:30 p.m. their midst.” service begins at 10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Acts 16:30, “The Philippians jailor Thursday Night Men’s Jail Ministry Communion Services are held on Son, and God the Holy Spirit, one God asked what must I do to be saved? And 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday’s of each in three persons; we believe in the virgin They said “Believe” in the Lord Jesus, Saturday Brotherhood 1 p.m. month with Rev. Garwood. Lay services birth of Jesus Christ; we believe that all and you shall be saved, you and your Hebrew 13:1, “Let love of the brethren are held on the first and third Sunday’s men are born sinners who are separated household.” continue.” with Lay Leader Ron Dale. Following from God; we believe that Christ died for worship service is a social time with re- our sins that he might bring our to God; freshments in the Fellowship Hall down- we believe Christ arose from the dead stairs. the third day; we believe Jesus Christ will Bethany has moved forward into mak- come to earth again; we believe that sal- ing the facility ADA compliant with vation comes only by being born again; LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS wheelchair lifts going both upstairs to we believe every born again believer Mineral County Walker River the worship hall and downstairs to the should declare their faith by being bap- EMERGENCY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Baptist Church Sagebrush Group fellowship hall. tized; we believe in the eternal security of PLANNING COMMITTEE P.O. Box 250 As the Bible tells us, “Three things will those born again. (LEPC/CCC) Tuesday-Friday - 7 pm 1326 Wovoka Dr. last forever – faith, hope and love- and P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Last Sunday each month Schurz, NV 89427 the greatest of these is love” 775-773-2369 Gospel for All Nations (775) 945-2497 1:00 pm (local Christian, non-profit organization) Sunday School ...... 9:00am Meets Quarterly at 5:00 pm Al Anon - First Monday each month 6pm Worship ...... 10:00am OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL in the Courtroom of the Evening Service...... 7:00pm HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- Mineral County Courthouse 537 D Street - Hawthorne Wednesday Services ...... 7:00pm ship from 10 a.m. Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer KIDS AT RISK ADVOCATES TO END Community Help Catholic Church on the corner of from 5 p.m. RESCUE SQUAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 Presbyterian 8th and “A” Streets. Our Saturday Mass Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 924 5th St. Church time is 9 a.m. Our Adult Bible Study a.m. P.O. Box 331 Group meets in the church at 8:30 a.m. Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Hawthorne, NV 89415 on Tuesday followed by our Bible Study Telephone: 775-316-0590 Domestic Violence Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Religious Education Meets every 3rd Mon. at 5 pm Counseling Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (CCD classes) is held in the Convent on Call 945-5410 for meeting place Chaletta Speights, Chief Advocate Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. P.O. Box 1292 - Hawthorne Wednesday Prayer Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Children have 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” 775-945-5875 the opportunity to learn more about Mt. Grant their faith and share with one another Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady Mineral County CAHS Chapter No. 24 Chamber of Commerce through liturgy and group experiences. Rose Corley welcome you! Consolidated Our Holy Week/Paschal Tridiuum • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. Agencies of Order of the “Nevada’s County of Human Services Eastern Star Opportunity” Schedule is as follows: • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. of Nevada Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. dba The Community Action Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at P.O. Box 2250 Supper: March 24, 5 p.m. • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – Center 1 pm at the Elks Lodge (5th & F Sts.) Hawthorne, NV 89415 Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s 5:30 p.m. “We’re Here To Help” 775-945-2507 Passion: March 25, 5 p.m. • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. Viola Heinle-Worthy Matron 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Carol Dudley - Secretary Gloria Lopez ~ President (No Service on Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil) Hawthorne Seventh-Day NATIONAL Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the ASSOCIATION OF Adventist Church ACTIVE AND #1704 B.P.O. Elks Lord: March 27, 2 p.m. 298 C Street, Hawthorne 204 C Street RETIRED FEDERAL P.O. Box 1207 EMPLOYEES Meets at 7:00 pm on First Southern Baptist You are cordially invited to study and 2nd and 4th Hawthorne, NV worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. Hawthorne Chapter 1854 Thursdays at the Elks 89415 Church of Hawthorne Meets 3rd Thursday of Jan., Apr. July & Oct. Lodge, 5th & F Sts. 5th & C St. study hour; 11 a.m. worship. at the Mineral County Library 1st & A St. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 Jon MacPherson ~ Lay Person 945-5512 Matthew 5:5 (NASB) Craig Reed, President ~ 945-3622 Visiting Elks Welcome “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall Leatha Barcellos, Secretary Worship Services: Sun. @ 10:00am Mike Fontaine - Pastor 945-2375 Steve McBride ~ Exalted Ruler Christian Ed.: Sunday School 9:00am www.fsbchawthorne.com inherit the earth.” Walker Lake BRUCITE RETRIRED PUBLIC You are invited to the following ser- Community Presbyterian Baptist Church LODGE #42 vices at First Southern Baptist Church: Church A member of the F & AM EMPLOYEES • Sunday 10 a.m. Bible and coffee fel- Southern Baptist lowship The message will be delivered Sunday, Convention Stated Communication OF NEVADA • Sunday 11 a.m. Worship (nursery March 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyte- Frank Reynolds, Pastor 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of month at (775) 945-4696 at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share provided) rian Church, corner of 7th and F streets. WM - M.O.-(Babe) Rodgers Sunday Morning Services: SW - Dave Strange Maxine Wilding, Pres. ~ 945-3473 • Sunday 6:30 p.m. “Experiencing God Bible classes begin at 9:30 a.m. for all Sunday School: 9:30am JW - Stephen Sanders Sec. -Terry Rivero Dorothy Fowler, Sec. ~ 945-2608 Life” (nursery provided) ages. Wednesday: Bible Study at 5 p.m.; Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.- Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 • Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting bell practice at 5:30 and choir at 6 p.m. “I am the vine, you are the branches. Bible classes begin at 9:30 a.m. for all FIRST SOUTHERN He that abides in me, and I in him, the ages. Wednesday: Bible Study at 5 p.m.; BAPTIST CHURCH Soroptimist same brings forth much fruit: for with- bell practice at 5:30 and choir at 6 p.m. Hawthorne, Nevada International out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Psalm 148:1-14 “Praise the Lord. Praise 5th and C Streets Hawthorne the Lord from the heavens; praise him 945-5512 RSVP/Lifeline www.fsbchawthorne.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at noon at Bernie Presnell Oasis Assembly of God in the heights. Praise him all his angels; Sunday School: 9:30am 380 J St. … 945-2775 praise him all his hosts. Praise him sun Mineral County Care & Share. Visiting Field Rep. Worship Service: 11:00am Soroptimists welcome. Pastor Marty Engebretsen and moon; praise him all you shining Evening Service: 6:30am 775-945-5911 or We welcome you to Oasis Assembly of stars. Praise him you highest heavens Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm Priscilla Martin - President 775-316-0397 God on 4th and J Street in Hawthorne. and you waters above the heavens. Let Our service times are Sunday, 9:30 them praise the name of the Lord for OUR LADY OF V. F. W. AMERICAN a.m. classes for all ages, 10:35 a.m. our he commanded and they were. He es- PERPETUAL HELP Post 2313 LEGION main service. Sunday evenings the first tablished them forever and ever; he CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 2313 AUXILIARY and third Sundays no evening service. fixed their bounds, which came. Praise Hawthorne, NV 89415 Unit No. 19 The second and fourth Sundays of each the Lord from the earth, you sea mon- A and 8th Streets Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 775-945-2020 Meets 1st Thursday of each month month our evening service begins at 6 sters and all in the deep; fire and hail, the Legion Hall at 6:00 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Commander ~ Darryl Conway President: Phylis McGee p.m. Wednesday night at 7 p.m. is our snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling Saturday - 9:00am Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson 2nd Vice President prayer and book study. his command. Mountains and all hills, Jr. Vice Commander ~ Stephenie Kimmell Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller fruit trees and all cedars; Wild animals Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Pastor Quartermaster ~ Rick Isom Chaplain: Linda Eddy and all cattle, creeping things and flying First Baptist Church FIRST BAPTIST Mineral County V.F.W. 8th & C Sts. birds; Kings of the earth and all peoples, CHURCH Horseman’s AUXILIARY Pastor John Murray princes and all rulers of the earth. Young Association 2313 Sunday men and women alike, old and young to- Hawthorne, NV 8th & O St. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. gether. Let them praise the name of the 8th & C Streets Hawthorne, NV 945-3556 Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month Morning Worship 11 a.m. Lord for his name alone is exalted; his at Clubhouse at 5:00-7:00 p.m. Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. glory is above earth and heaven. He has at the VFW Hall Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 945-5740 - www.mcha-nv.org President - Tom Fitzgerald President: Barbara Edington Wednesday raised up a horn for his people, praise Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. for all his faithful, for the people of Israel Vice President - Kyle Reuter Secretary: Mary Stroud Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald Treasurer: Ana Fitzgerald Being a Christian is not about going to who are close to him. Praise the Lord”. the correct church enough times, wear- Fortune-Eckley-Perry Mineral County Fortune-Eckley-Perry ing a tie, carrying the correct version of walker lake baptist Post No. 19 V. F. W. the Bible, or avoiding a list thou shalt V. F. W. Church Post 2668 AMERICAN AUXILIARY nots. The Bible gives a very different 330 Willow Drive Mina, Nevada LEGION Post 2668 definition. As we look at what a leader Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 ought to be, we see what a Christian ac- Meets 1st Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Mina, Nevada each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. tually should be. We invite you to check Please join us as we study God’s word Executive Meetings Monthly Post Commander: Harry Freeman at the VFW Hall out a service and see how the Bible de- in the book of 1 Thessalonians. Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson Commander: Ken Carrothers President -Judy LaFountain scribes a Christian. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Secretary - Theora Janis Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Worship Service 11 a.m. Treasurer: Mary Freeman Macedonia Baptist Junior Class 11 a.m. ages 3-15 Church Nursery provided for all services. 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 Pastor, Richard Jackson Bethel Baptist Church Advertise your 994 B St. ; 775-945-3772 Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- Rev. Robert E. Cox - Pastor dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited church or group to attend our services as follows: Sunday Sunday School 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. School 9:30 a.m.; 2 Timothy 2”15, “Be diligent to present 775-945-2414 Sunday morning worship 11 a.m.; Sun- yourself approved to God as a workman Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 Page 11

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 24 25 26 5-7 p.m. — MCHS/Jr. High 12 p.m. — Serpent Base- 10 a.m. — Hawthorne School Parent Teacher ball hosts Alamo Easter Egg hunt at Lions Conferences Schurz and Walker Park 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Elks Lake Commodity 11 a.m. — Serpent Base- 1704 delivery ball/softball hosts Big Pine Serpent Track at 44th Annual Fallon Elks Invitational

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Easter Sunday 12:30 p.m. — Retired 10 a.m. — Hawthorne Mina, Luning, Gabbs 12 p.m. — Serpent base- Public Employees of Commodities and Yomba Commod- ball/softball hosts Silver Nevada 12 p.m. — Brain Health ities Stage Lunch and Learn 6 p.m. — Hawthorne Trap Club meeting

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 p.m. — Walker Lake GID 3 p.m. — Serpent base- 6 p.m. — Mineral County 10 a.m. — Serpent base- ball/softball at Tonopah Sportsmans Club ball/softball hosts Carlin 5:30 p.m. — Armed 6 p.m. — V.F.W Post 2668, 1 p.m. — Order of Eastern Forces Day meeting Mina Star at Elks Lodge 6 p.m. — American Legion Auxiliary

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 p.m. — WLWG at Library 12 p.m — Lunchbox Book 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 6 p.m. — V.F.W Auxiliary Serpent baseball/ Club Valley Veterinary Clinic Post 2668 softball at Pyramid 1-2 p.m. — Friends of the 7 p.m. — Elks 1704 B.P.O Lake Library 3 p.m. — Serpent base- ball/softball hosts Round Mountain 6 p.m. — American Legion Post 19

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5 p.m. — KARRS 8 a.m. — Mammovan 8 a.m. — Mammovan 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 5:30 p.m. — Armed Valley Veterinary Clinic Forces Day meeting

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(Mar24tfn) Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility interior throughout including patient rooms, appliances, RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL For home delivery call Priscilla and laundry. Applicants must be dependable; multi-task oriented and must be able to abide by For Rent – 2 BDRM mobile home. Newly remodeled, Martin, 945-2058 before 4 p.m. (Dec20tfn) furnished with wood stove, lake view. New deck and the cleaning procedures and policies. Minimum qualifications are any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and ability such as: SUMM ORIGINAL —High School Diploma or its equivalency AND IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT —Per NRS 449 and NRS 200.5091, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and IN AND FOR MINERAL COUNTY, STATE OF NEVADA federal background checks. —Experience in housekeeping and/or laundry preferred. FINANCIAL HORIZONS CREDIT UNION, —Experience in floor stripping and waxing preferred. Plaintiff, CASE NO: 9762 Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled. DEPT NO: Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www.mtgrant- Vs. genhospital.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard or mail to: Mt. Grant BRANDI M. LEACH, General Hospital, ATTN: Jonalee Roberts, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415. EO/ADA Defendants. / SUMMONS Employer NOTICE: You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond with 20 days1. Read the information below. POSTED 02/05/14 JDR TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and re- quired to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is set forth below, an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of Code: 2610 this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which is Name: Yaneth M. Castillo Address: PO Box 2361 – 160 Bodie St. a “COMPLAINT FOR COLLECTION.”2 Hawthorne, NV 89415 *If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on Telephone Number: 775-316-0210 you exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following: a. File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal Name: Raul Farias Gutierrez written response (Answer) to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Address: PO Box 2361 – 160 Bodie St. Hawthorne, NV 89415 Court. A filing fee of $168.00 is required, or you must file an Application to Pro- Telephone Number: 775-316-0102 ceed In Forma Pauperis and request a waiver of the fee. Appearing in Proper Person b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address is shown below. IN THE FAMILY DIVISION *Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff, OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MINERAL and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief. In the Matter of the Petition of *If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that Yaneth M. Castillo, your response will timely. (Natural Mother) AFFIRMATION – This document or its attachments does NOT contain the social And Case No. 9766 Raul Farias Gutierrez, Dept. No. security number of any individual. (Natural Father) Natural Parents of By: /s/ ______BY: S. Moore 2/8/16 Perla Farias, ROBERT H. BROILI, ESQ. #3685 DEPUTY CLERK Date (Minor Child) PAUL A. KAPITZ, ESQ. #5386 for a Change of Name. CHRISTOPHER ERIC MUMM, ESQ. #3314 Attorneys for Plaintiff ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ______/ 634 Ryland Street, #A P.O. Box 1450 NOTICE POST OFFICE BOX 3479 Hawthorne, NV 89415 Reno, NV 89505-3479 PH: 775-945-2446 On the 03 day of March, 2016, a Petition was filed in the above-entitled Court by Yaneth M. Cas- PH: (775) 329-5114 tillo and Raul Farias Gutierrez the natural parents of the above-named minor child requesting FX: (775) 329-5481 that the Court legally change their child’s present name of Perla Farias to the child’s new name Appropriate courtroom attire and shoes are required. No shorts, halter tops, tank of Perla Gutierrez. tops, food or drink are permitted. Any opposition to this Petition should be filed with the above-entitled Court within ten (10) days 1Not withstanding the above, the State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, of the final publication of this Notice. officers, employees, board members, commission members, and legislators, each have DATED this 3 day of March, 2016. 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer to the Complaint. 2 When service of the Summons is made by publication, the Summons shall, in addi- CLERK OF THE COURT tion to any special statutory requirements, also contain a brief statement of the object of the action substantially as follows: “This action is brought to recover a judgment for the By: ______sum of (indicate dollar amount) due and owing,” or as the case may be. (JCRCP4(b)). Deputy Clerk FILE #15-00218-0 Mineral County Independent-News The Week of March 24, 2016 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 14 Sen. Heller pushing for faster approval of broadband easements

nce again Nevada’s Washing- ton representatives are having to resort to legislation to force the slothful federal land agen- Ocies to more quickly allow the public access to rights of way across putatively public lands. Earlier this month Nevada Republi- Thomas Mitchell can Sen. Dean Heller added two amend- Commentary ments to the Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Information Exchange to allow remote Excessive and Needless Obstacles to access to electronic health records. Wireless Act (S. 2555) — yes, to those In addition to rural hospitals, the net- acronym-enamored lawmakers and work is available to public safety agen- their staffs it is known as the MOBILE cies, educational institutions and tribal NOW Act. governments. Heller’s principal effort is to establish Though Heller mentioned seven what he calls a “shot clock” that gives hospitals, the broadband expansion editorial federal land agencies 270 days in which is expected to affect health care facili- to decide on approval or disapproval ties in Winnemucca, Pahrump, Elko, of applications for easements or rights Tonopah, Lovelock, Hawthorne, Yering- of way for fiber optics lines to improve ton, Ely, Gardnerville and Battle Moun- broadband access in rural areas of Ne- tain, according to press accounts. Washington should let vada and across the West. Back in 2014 the Reno newspaper At a meeting of the Senate Committee already was reporting on the federal on Commerce, Science, & Transpor- land agency obstacles to connecting the Nevada set its own clocks tation, Heller said of his “shot clock” rural hospitals. The BLM finally waived evadans have once again gone in France. According to his tongue-in- proposal, “It’s a huge win for rural its demand for an expensive reclamation through the futile and coun- cheek account, he came up with the America, especially rural Nevada. It’s bond to finance the restoration of the terproductive ordeal of reset- concept when he mistakenly arose one going to go a long way to helping my land to its pristine state following the ting all our clocks to comply day at 6 a.m. instead of noon and discov- state — which as you know is controlled laying of the lines. Nwith the dictates of our elected naifs in ered the sun was shining through his 85 percent by federal lands. The Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Washington. window. “I love economy exceedingly,” “Let me give you a couple of exam- Initiative would allow the state to serve We are now temporarily on Pacific he jested, and proceeded to explain in ples,” he said. “First example is the patients in Nevada with 21st century Daylight Saving Time, despite the fact a letter to a local newspaper how many NTIA (National Telecommunications & telemedicine applications, said Bill our Carson City lawmakers nearly a year candles and how much lamp oil could be Information Administration) awarded a Welch, president of NHA. “The goal of ago passed Assembly Joint Resolution saved by adjusting the city’s lifestyle to grant years ago to get fiber out to seven our member health care facilities has No. 4 that proposes to make Pacific Day- the proclivities of the sun. of Nevada’s rural hospitals. You know always been to provide patients with light Saving Time year-round. Franklin observed: “This event has it has taken years, years to get that out the best possible care using the latest “WHEREAS, Congress also found given rise in my mind to several serious there primarily because of how long it technology available in the healthcare and declared that ‘the use of year-round and important reflections. I considered took to get the applications approved by industry,” he was quoted as saying. daylight saving time could have other that, if I had not been awakened so early both the BLM and the Bureau of Indian “We feel this network is the next step in beneficial effects on the public inter- in the morning, I should have slept six Affairs. That’s just one example of why living out that goal.” est, including the reduction of crime, hours longer by the light of the sun, and this is so important.” Telemedicine allows patients in improved traffic safety, more daylight in exchange have lived six hours the Another example he cited was an rural areas to “see” a doctor via video outdoor playtime for children and youth following night by candle-light; and, effort by CenturyLink to provide broad- over the Internet, saving the time and of our Nation, [and] greater utilization the latter being a much more expensive band service to a community of 300 just expense of driving to Las Vegas or of parks and recreation areas …’” AJR4 light than the former, my love of econ- outside Las Vegas called Mount Char- Reno to see primary care or specialist reads in part. It then asks Congress to omy induced me to muster up what little leston. doctors. allow the states “the option of establish- arithmetic I was master of, and to make “It’s a recreational area and it attracts Nevada law already permits this by ing daylight saving time as the standard some calculations, which I shall give you tourists and it also has a Girl Scout saying the practice of medicine means time in their respective states through- ….” camp out there,” Heller observed, “but it to “diagnose, treat, correct, prevent or out the calendar year …” Then he did the math, and exclaimed, took more than two years just to resolve prescribe for any human disease,” etc., It passed both the Assembly and Sen- “An immense sum! that the city of Paris service for the Girl Scout camp due to etc., including “by using equipment ate and was enrolled by the Secretary might save every year, by the economy of federal bureaucracy. Mount Charleston that transfers information concerning of State, and since has been greeted in using sunshine instead of candles.” still isn’t fully connected, years later.” the medical condition of the patient Washington by our own delegation with In 1918 in a effort to be more economi- He concluded his “shot clock” would electronically, telephonically or by fiber the chirps of crickets. cal during the war, Congress borrowed make a big difference. optics.” Moving the clock forward in summer from Europe the concept of daylight In 2010 the Nevada Hospital Associ- The MOBILE NOW Act — to which might save a few kilowatt-hours in elec- saving time. Shortly after Pearl Harbor ation (NHA) applied for and received Heller added his amendments — is be- trical lighting. In fact, a report to Con- until the end of the Second World War, a $19.6 million grant for the purpose of ing pushed by South Dakota Republican gress, after it moved the start of daylight the nation was on year-round daylight improving broadband telecommuni- Sen. John Thune and aims primarily at saving time a month earlier to the second saving time, or war time, as it was called. cations among rural Nevada hospitals. encouraging federal agencies to increase Sunday in March, found that nationwide Congress passed the Uniform Time With private funding the spending is the airwave spectrum for sale to broad- in 2007 there was a savings in electricity Act in 1966 and has amended it several expected to reach $25 million. band providers to connect cell phones of only 0.03 percent. times, though we fail to find this enu- The effort is part of the NHA’s Nevada and remote internet connections, also a Though it might save a few pennies merated power in our copy of the Consti- Broadband Telemedicine Initiative pro- problem for rural areas. in power, this is offset by other factors. tution. Only Arizona and Hawaii have gram, intended to improve patient care One study found that springing forward been allowed to opt out by sticking with by eliminating technology disparities Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper causes enough sleep deprivation to cost standard time. between rural and urban areas by estab- columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ the U.S. economy $435 million a year. Steve Calandrillo, a professor of law lishing telemedicine — remote medical yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- The New England Journal of Medicine at the University of Washington, argues diagnosis — and setting up a Health press.com/. found an association between that one that hundreds of lives would be saved hour loss of sleep from daylight saving if we went to year-round DST. “Dark- time and an increase in car accidents, ness in the evening hours is much more as well as a 5 percent increase in heart deadly than in the morning hours — attacks in the first three weekdays after there are more drivers on the road and letters to the editor the transition to daylight saving time. more children playing outdoors,” he Ironically, the whole daylight saving reasons. time concept appears to have originated Washington should allow Nevada this Dear Editor, sion is hearing final testimony on the with a satirical essay by Ben Franklin, one little boon to set its clocks as Neva- Why can’t John Holt open the movie taxability of home oxygen systems and while he was serving as ambassador dans see fit. — TM theater? other home medical equipment. The That’s the only entertainment for kids commission must also decide if they and seniors in Hawthorne to go see mov- agree with a 1990 Nevada Supreme HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU MARCH ies. Court decision that exempted all oxy- Friday Monday Tuesday I remember I was at Chuck Knight’s gen administration equipment. These (25) Breakfast at 11 am. (28) Chicken Pot Pie, (29) French Dip, Maca- place listening to him and Joe play music systems are used to treat conditions Eggs, Hashbrowns, Sau- Salad w/Italian Dress- roni Salad, Chips & sage & Pineapple Bagels ing, Whole Wheat Rolls Dessert and he gave John Holt the theater (12-99). such as asthma; sleep apnea; emphy- w/Cream Cheese & Hot Applesauce John Holt bought all the equipment from sema; lung cancer and cardiac disease. Wednesday Thursday March 31: Access to Health, a friend that closed his theater down. Other infant and adult medical equip- (30) Spinach Quiche, Sal- (31) BIRTHDAY LUNCH. 10:30am-2:00pm It’s a shame all business buildings are ment must also be ruled taxable or ad, Whole Grain Bread & Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches Green Beans, Whole Wheat Regional Area Transit being torn down. The bowling alley was non-taxable for patients who are sick, Roll, Cake & Ice Cream Available: Mon. - Fri. •Pinochle 12:45pm 9am to 2:30pm destroyed and people used to like to go injured or dying at home. M-T-TH-F •Exercise Class 10-11am there and bowl. Most patients suffering from these dis- •Bingo 12:45pm M-W-F Fallon Trip: Reno Trip: Unless you golf, gamble or drink there eases cannot work and have suffered ir- Every Wed. is nothing in this town that kids or se- reparable financial harm. Their serious MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU FOR MARCH niors can do for fun. medical expenses are made worse by the Monday Tuesday Wednesday I go to church and go have breakfast sales and use tax on life saving equip- (28) Tuna Melts, Pea (29) Chili, Cornbread, (30) Chef’s Salad, Split Pea and come home. I really used to like to go ment; all this for an estimated .0004 cents Salad, Chips & Dessert Green Salad & Ambrosia Soup & Dessert Salad to the movies Saturday or Sunday. Please per dollar of revenue for the state. The don’t destroy our only movie theater. Nevada Department of Taxation’s per- Thursday Menu Subject Sincerely, sistence in finding ways to tax the most (31) Sloppy Joe, Baked Volunteers Needed Maria Harness Beans, Vegetables & Fruit to Change vulnerable of our citizens on equipment Hawthorne they cannot live without is both cruel and LUNCH SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. inhumane. Fallon Trip: Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30pm Dear Editor, Doug Bennett In April, the Nevada Tax Commis- Reno Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 24, 2016 Page 15 pic of the week Bighorn ruling could have ramifications on Western grazing By Keith Ridler strategy to look at and analyze the risk Associated Press of contact between bighorn and domes- tic sheep through our regulations,” she A ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court said. “Bottom line, the court ruling does of Appeals recognizing a connection be- not alter what we’re doing.” tween bighorn sheep die-offs and dis- North America had about 2 million eases transmitted by domestic sheep bighorn sheep before numbers declined could have far-reaching ramifications on starting in the late 1800s to about 10 per- federal grazing allotments in the West. cent of that, the circuit court decision The ruling earlier this month by the said, with over-hunting, habitat loss, three-judge panel against domestic food competition and disease transmis- sheep producers upheld a lower court sion from domestic sheep generally cited ruling in Idaho supporting a U.S. Forest as reasons. Service decision to close sheep grazing The Idaho Department of Fish and allotments to protect bighorns. Game estimated the state’s bighorn pop- “A lot of people were looking at this ulation at 3,065 in March 2015, up from waiting to see what they did,” said Lau- about 2,900 the year before. About 1,500 rie Rule of Advocates for the West, not- of those are in the Salmon River Moun- ing it’s the first time a U.S. circuit court tains and Hells Canyon in the western has ruled on disease transmission be- part of the state, which includes the ar- tween the species. eas where the sheep grazing allotments The ruling gives the Forest Service were closed. legal backing to look at other areas in The Payette National Forest came out the West where domestic sheep grazing with a management plan in the early should be limited to protect bighorns, 2000s that environmental groups con- she said, or for environmental groups tended didn’t protect bighorn sheep hab- Priscilla Holmes “to try to force the Forest Service to do it itat from domestic sheep diseases. Forest A pecan tree in bloom. if they’re not going to do it on their own.” managers tried again with the goal of The Idaho Wool Growers Association maintaining a viable population of big- and others sued in 2012, contending horns. that the U.S. Forest Service illegally shut In 2010, following legal action by envi- down 70 percent of sheep grazing in the ronmentalists to speed the process, the Payette National Forest in west-central Payette National Forest issued a decision Big game tag application open Idaho based on unproven disease trans- closing 70 percent of sheep grazing allot- The Nevada Department of Wildlife ministrative Services Office by 5 p.m. mission between domestic and bighorn ments, concluding that bighorns faced a wants to remind everyone that the big to qualify. We encourage applicants to sheep. significant risk of contracting fatal dis- game application process is now open. apply online to receive a confirmation But a U.S. district court — and now a eases from domestic sheep and needed Hunters have an array of hunts; mule of receipt. federal appeals court— disagreed. large buffers. deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, moun- To help hunters understand the ap- “There’s that possibility that it could be That closure led to the lawsuit by do- tain goat and three species of bighorn plication process and make informed used on other forests,” said Stan Boyd, mestic sheep growers in 2012. sheep (Desert, California and Rocky choices, the Nevada Department of Wild- executive director of the Idaho Wool In 2014, a federal judge for the Dis- Mountain), to choose from. Deer, elk life (NDOW) provides a vast amount of Growers Association. He said the asso- trict of Idaho ruled against the domestic and antelope offer additional options information. Hunter’s can find popu- ciation was considering its next move sheep growers. The appeals court up- for weapon type (rifle, archery, and lation reports, draw odds and harvest involving possible legal action. held that decision. muzzleloader), sex (male or female) and statistics, maps, Hunter Information Kristine Lee, director of Natural Re- Many Western states eager to bolster season dates. Sheets and much more on the agency’s sources for the U.S. Forest Service’s In- the populations of bighorn sheep, a cov- Again this year, NDOW is offering website at ndow.org. termountain Region, said the agency eted big game animal among hunters, some combination hunt options that The 2016 quotas will be set by the Ne- already had a strategy before the circuit have been active in transplanting big- allow sportsmen hunting in predeter- vada Board of Wildlife Commissioners court ruling. mined areas the chance of hunting a at their May 13 and 14 meeting in Reno. “For us, what it does, it supports our > See Bighorn, Page 16 cow elk simultaneous to hunting a mule deer, and one that allows sportsmen the chance to hunt a cow elk while also hunt- ing bull elk. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 18. Online applicants have until 11 p.m. Hunters who choose to submit a paper application through a postal service must have their appli- cations received by the Wildlife Ad-

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mchs baseball Earthquake swarm recorded just outside of Hawthorne By Heidi Bunch morning 14 miles west of Mina. MCIN Staff Those that had slept through the smaller quakes were awakened by the Mineral County residents were larger quake which startled animals, rat- awakened Sunday and Monday nights tled dishes and homes. by the shaking and rumbling of earth- The clusters of quakes are not unfa- quakes. miliar to those first felt in 2011 when a 4.6 From Saturday, March 19 to Tuesday, hit on April 16 of that year. March 22 over 227 quakes were recorded Ken Smith, a seismic network man- by the University of Nevada Reno Seis- ager at the University of Nevada, Reno mic Lab in two separate areas. told the Independent-News in 2011, that Most are registering under 2.0 but a 4.1 4.0 quakes are not uncommon for the quake hit approximately 13 miles north- Mineral County area and frequently do west of Hawthorne on Monday night. not cause damage. A 4.3 tremor was also recorded Sunday To date, no damage has been reported.

tremely difficult for any state agency to address this, and it’s politically unsafe Bighorn for a lot of federal agencies to push this,” continued from Page 15 Courtesy photo he said. Mineral County’s Isaiah Crowl (44) had a total of five hits last Saturday in two The circuit court decision is signifi- wins at Coleville, horns. But recurring die-offs from dis- cant, Rule said, because federal law takes ease have stymied efforts in many areas. precedent over state law when it comes The Idaho Department of Fish and to maintaining viable habitat on Forest Game transplanted bighorns but hasn’t Service land in areas with federal sheep Serpents outscore Coleville since state lawmakers in 2009 — in the grazing permits. midst of sheep grazing being shut down Boyd said the number of domestic in much of the Payette National Forest sheep in Idaho has dropped from 2.7 mil- 30-1 in double-header sweep — approved a law backed by domestic lion in the 1930s to about 185,000. He cited sheep producers aimed at protecting al- land restrictions, predators and prob- Submitted by Darren Hamrey in game two as D. Owens and Isaiah lotments. lems getting reliable labor. But he said Crowl scattered four hits and four RBIs Jim Jeffres of the Idaho Wild Sheep markets for sheep products are strong. On Saturday, March 19, the Mineral each for the squad. Benjamin added two Foundation said the law views bighorns “We just keep plugging on,” he said, County High baseball team travelled to hits and three RBIs. T. Owens, Chance as invaders in areas with domestic sheep. noting one possible solution for sheep the shadows of the Sierra Nevada Moun- Sterns and Tyler McNamara got hits in He said that put an end to efforts to trans- producers is some type of vaccine that tains to face Coleville in double-header. the contest as well. plant bighorns because the wild sheep could prevent disease transmission to From first pitch to last, the Serps There were many noteworthy perfor- would just die without measures to pre- bighorns. chewed up the Wolves in a lop-sided day mances at the plate for the Serpents. D. vent them from mingling with domestic “Hopefully one of these days we’ll fig- of baseball. Tanner Owens graced the Owens went 6 for 7, with two doubles, sheep. ure something out that will help ease the mound for the Serpents in the first game, a triple and six RBIs. Crowl got five hits “With the politics involved it’s ex- pressure,” he said. and gave up three hits and struck out 11 on the day, with a double and five RBIs. in an 11-1 victory. Benjamin was three for four, with two Owens was matched up against a hard doubles and five RBIs and T. Owens had trict is trying to force his ideology on throwing lefty. Through seven innings, three hits and collected five stolen bases. every other district,” said Anderson. the Hawthorne lineup proved to be too The Serpents improved to 4-2 on the Legislature “We’re playing in Democratic districts. much for the young lefty as the Serpents season with the wins. They faced Round continued from Page 7 We have to swing Democratic votes. If scattered eight hits in the first match up. Mountain on Tuesday and kick off their you have someone who cannot resonate Daniel and Tanner Owens both collected home opener tomorrow against Alamo has recruited a slate of anti-tax candi- on the Democratic side at all, we’ll have a two hits in the game. Spencer Benjamin at noon. They then host Big Pine on Sat- dates to run against his Assembly col- hard time.” and Taylen Wachsmuth tallied doubles urday. Come on out see these boys play! leagues. Anderson said he hopes a laser focus for the “hit squad.” His own son, Blain Jones, is mounting on the most critical districts and his can- Game two saw the other Owens on the JV falls to Dayton a primary campaign against Republican didates’ efforts to personally meet voters bump for the Serpents. Daniel threw a The Serpent JV Baseball team travelled Assemblyman Derek Armstrong, who will help overcome larger trends favoring complete game shutout that ended early to face Dayton’s JV on March 16. The was instrumental in developing the final Democrats this cycle. by the mercy rule, with a score of 19-0. Serpents took a 16-6 loss to the Dustdev- tax package and is a close ally of Republi- “I love being the underdog,” Anderson Owens recorded nine more strikeouts to ils. Tony Dominguez threw a complete can Assembly Majority Leader Paul An- said. “The Assembly has control over its add to his season total, taking his to 2-0. game from the hill and collected a hit for derson. own destiny simply because it’s a shoe The Serpent hitting barrage came alive the Serpents. “A guy that doesn’t represent his dis- leather campaign.”