Hawthorne The Week of March 2, 2017 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

75¢ | Vol. 86 • No. 5 | A BattleIndependent-News Born Media newspaper The oldest continuous privately owned business in Mineral County. Published in Hawthorne, Nevada, since 1933

basketball | 2 sports | 4-5 Looking back at the 1964 championship team State tournament photo pages State Champions! Serpent boys win first title since 1964

By Eric Dahlberg MCIN Staff

LAS VEGAS — It took 53 years, but it was worth the wait. The Mineral County High boys basketball team captured its first state title since 1964 on Saturday night after beating Pahranagat Valley 63-46 in front of a raucous crowd at the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas. “It’s wonderful, I’m really happy for these guys,” said Min- eral County coach Pete Sum- merbell after the game. “I knew we had a shot at doing this when we started conference play, but to finish it off is just terrific.” The Serpents used a balanced scoring attack all night to keep the Panthers at bay in the cham- pionship game, and had three players in double figures. Se- nior Taylen Wachsmuth had his way with the Panthers, scoring a team high 20 points and pull- ing down 13 rebounds. Andre Davis and Robert McFalls each finished with 17 points, and Tony Dominguez made some key plays down the stretch and scored eight points in the pro- cess. The game was tight in the opening minutes until McFalls and Davis connected on back to back three’s to put Mineral Jeff Scheid photos/Battle Born Media County up 12-6. The Serpents The Mineral County High boys basketball team celebrates after rolling to a 63-46 win over Pahranagat Valley in the Class 1A boys took a 35-21 lead into the break, state basketball title game in Las Vegas on Saturday and held the Panthers off in the second half for the win. Pahranagat’s Culen Highbe, who scored a game high 28 points, caught fire in the third quarter and helped close the gap to 43-32. But Davis quickly answered with a floater high off the glass to give the momentum back to Mineral County. “This was our year,” said Da- vis who was playing in his final game in a Serpent uniform. “To finish my senior year with a state title is just unbelievable. It’s so great.” It was the first meeting be- tween the teams since the state semifinals in 2010 which Pahranagat won in overtime. But the Serpents almost never made it to Saturday. Fri- day night’s state semifinal game Mineral County coach Pete Summerbell holds the game ball after the > See CHAMPS, Page 5 Serpent boys first state title since 1964.

Pahranagat Valley guard Tabor Maxwell attempt steal the ball from Mineral County center Taylen Wachsmuth during the title game. Wachsmuth finished with a team high 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Pahranagat Valley guard Cody Williams attempts to drive past Mineral County guard Tony Dominguez, who Serpent fans that made the trip cheer on their team at scored eight points in the win. the Cox Pavilion on the campus of UNLV Saturday night. Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 your seven-day forecast

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By Heidi Bunch MCIN Staff

“We won. WE won. WE WON!!” was the chant heard through the crowd at the convention center in Las Vegas 53 years ago when the Mineral County High School Serpent boys basketball team were crowned champions of the North- ern Nevada A Conference in a win over the Moapa Valley Tigers. It would be the first state title for the Serpents boys basketball. Then editor of the Mineral County Independent wrote, “Our Serpents up- set all the pre-tournament dope sheets, shattered the predictions, and left the experts foundering in the aisles as they methodically cut down the favored teams and brought home their first state championship trophy in the history of the school.” MCIN file photo Just like today’s MCHS boys basket- The 1963-64 Mineral County High boys state champion team. ball champions, the semi-final game was won by one simple point. The 1964 team mer coach, Bud Herion was “ran out of “big gun” though he was smaller in stat- their coach than for myself,” Madraso would pull off the win over the Boulder town”. Herion would go onto Stewart ure than most of his opponents. He con- explains. “It is a tremendous feeling to City Eagles 46-45. Indian School to coach. These state un- tributed 28 points to the Serpents win. be part of this community (including It was reported that Boulder City used derdogs would go on to beat their former Madraso said, “We rode the high for Schurz and Mina). We have people who three men over 6’3” to build an early lead, coach, a week prior to the state tourna- the game and each other.” Madraso have gone on for a lot of recognition for however, Roger Williams would take ment. There, the boys vowed to win state would contribute five points himself their talents.” Mineral County into the winning col- for the coach that had been with them during that game, but his ball handling is When asked if he was upset about umn for good with “a charity toss with a since the first day of their high school what left the opponents and those in the the 53-year record being broken, Lyle little over seven minutes remaining.” basketball season. And they held their stands shaking their heads. “His change- laughed and said, “All records are meant The whole game was truly a team ef- promise. of-pace dribbling which has the appear- to be broken. It was good to see the kid’s fort. Comprised of the following mem- Mike Lyle, who was described as ance of a Barnum and Bailey circus act work so hard. Pete [Summerbell] is an bers, coached by Francis M. Clark; J.J. the “stabilizer” of the Mineral County but leaves the opponents befuddled,” the excellent coach and I think he should Brown; Roger Williams; Wayne Larson; team and who now lives in Anchorage, Independent reported. get his dues. Alamo [Pahranagat Valley] Mike Lyle; John Madraso, Jr.; Pat Mul- Alaska, remembers the win like it was Foshie who now lives in Tempe, Ariz., had a great coach but…Pete out-coached cahy; Florentino “Tiny” Cardenas; Jimie yesterday. agrees with Lyle on their wins. He re- the guy.” Griffin; Don Sarnowski; Lewis Williams “We worked so hard. It was over- members that Herion had laid the foun- It must be noted that Lyle, Foshie and and Brent Foshie, the team put all their whelming. I had lost my dad about a dation down for the Serpent win the Madraso all stated that the win was a effort into the game. month prior to the tournament.” year’s prior. “team” effort. Not one of them spoke di- “This was a special group of boys,” Lyle along with his buddy, Brent He fondly remembers the winning pa- rectly of themselves. They all spoke of John Madraso, Jr. of Hawthorne, said Foshie had made a bet with the former rade after the state win. The mile-long the group as a whole. when asked to reminisce about the big coach that they would win. “welcome home” parade on Sunday af- When asked if the “Once A Serpent ~ win 53 years ago. “The main nucleus of And win they did. ternoon would have cars stretched from Always A Serpent” rings true once you boys, the team, grew up together. We The Independent reported that after Hawthorne all the way to Mina, waiting grow older, each answered with an en- played ball on the corner. Went on to Roger Williams bucketed a two-pointer to be the first to congratulate and salute thusiastic, “Yes.” Little League. We were one game away that “the black and gold continued to their champs. Three Serpent players would be from the Little League World Series.” pull away like a hot version of a ‘409’ and Foshie, Madraso and Lyle all congratu- named to the honorary all-tournament This team would be handed a de- lengthened their lead.” late the 2017 winners. A team. They would be Williams, Foshie feat prior to the season when their for- Williams would be called “flashy” and “I thought Hawthorne was going to and Mulcay (who was the “big defense”). win basketball this year. It was great All three guys believe in the “Once A watching the results. I was excited on Serpent ~ Always A Serpent” philoso- game day. It was great to watch it on phy. Each fondly remember their time as Congrats 2016-2017 Facebook Live.” a Serpent and are proud to cheer for the State Basketball Champions “I was more excited for these boys and youth of today. Special Shout-Out to our cousins ALEX, ETHAN & TONY MCHS Great Job! “Once A Serpent ~ Always A Serpent” STATE From the Waggoner and Brusven Family CHAMPS! SO glad we were there to witness history being made! Jaime, Braedyn and Brock

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*Limited amount of carts available. Call Golf Course to reserve your cart! 945-1111 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Page 3

The Independent-News and the community congratulate your 2016-17 State Champion Serpent Boys Basketball Team

Mineral County School District G-Dub’s Construction NAPA Maggie’s Once More Hair By Anna A&D Plumbing Nita, Josh, Pashion, DeShawn, Anderson, Old Nevada Pizza America’s Best Inn & Suites and Monarch Motel Grandma and Larry Great Basin Tires SOC Pepper’s Place and Commissioner Hegg Farmers Insurance Stephanie Smith Burke’s BBQ and Grill Mt. Grant General Hospital Randy and Sheri Samson Andre, Shasta, Stetson and Talon Hawthorne Pizza Factory Isom Crane Mt. Grant Electric Kenny Bostic Memorial Youth Athletic Fund All Elected Officials and Employees Dennis and Heidi Bunch El Capitan of Mineral County Mineral County Search & Rescue Commissioner Price and Skyler Golden Gate Mr. Beane’s Rick and Barbara Reuter Richard and Jeri Sylvestri Barley’s Sports Bar Financial Horizons Credit Union Glenn and Marlene Bunch YCAC – Barb Owens, Alicia Dalton, Wagners Ace Hardware Thunder Cloud Fireworks – Melissa Isom, Alicia Sweet and The Hagen Family Elveda Martinez, Class of 77 all volunteers and coaches Dr. Dow’s Office Jerry, Suzi, Veronica, Kris and Cam Mineral County Sheriff’s Office Hawthorne Pop Warner Amanda, Skye, Noah and Lyla Paula, Mandee, Telayna, Christina, B&B Hardware Souled Out Josh and Tierra B&S Plumbing Inc. Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Serpents at State

Eric Dahlberg/MCIN Robert McFalls reacts after his game tying bucket went in with eight seconds left in the state semifinal game against Spring Mountain Friday. Mineral County center Taylen Wachsmuth, grabs a rebound from Pahranagat Valley center Culen Highbe ,left, and forward Rich- ard Lewis.

Eric Dahlberg/MCIN Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media Robert McFalls converts the three-point play to give his team Mineral County coach Pete Summerbell huddles the team before the beginning of the third quarter the lead for good with eight seconds left in the state semifinal during the Class 1A boys state basketball title in Las Vegas on Saturday game.

Eric Dahlberg/MCIN The Serpent cheer squad roots on their team Friday at Durango High School in Las Vegas.

Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media Mineral County’s Andre Davis guards Pahranagat’s Christian Higbee in the state title game Saturday. Davis played tough defense all night and finished with 17 points.

Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media The MCHS band made the trip and added to the electric atmosphere Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media over the two-day tournament. Mineral County fans cheer after a Serpent basket Saturday night. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Page 5 Serpents at State we regrouped and came into the title game very confident.” Champs After winning the cham- continued from Page 1 pionship Summerbell spoke about how the boys, following against Spring Mountain their non-league loss Dec. 30 to came down to the wire after Antelope Valley, Calif., vowed the Eagles roared back from not to lose a game in 2017, and an 11-point deficit in the third they didn’t. They rattled off 18 quarter to take a 62-60 lead late straight wins to finish with a in the fourth. record of 25-6 overall, winning Mineral County trailed 65-63 a regional and state champion- with 13 seconds left after the ship in the process. teams traded baskets, and then It was the final high school McFalls took over. The sopho- game for the three Serpent more got the steal at mid court, seniors, Wachsmuth, Davis drove to the basket and scored and West, but they were able to tie the game with eight sec- to be apart of something no onds left. He was fouled on Mineral County boys bas- the play and calmly sank the ketball team has been able free throw, his 25th point of the to do in over half a century. game, to give the Serpents the The Serpents will return lead for good. Spring Moun- eight players next fall when tain’s Kaman Kelly, who scored they take the court again, in- 26 points, had a chance to win cluding McFalls who scored it at the buzzer but his shot fell a team high 42 points in the short. state tournament. “It was awesome,” Summer- “He’s just an outstanding bell said of the McFalls play. player and he took it to another “This game felt a lot like last level this weekend,” Summer- year, but it went our way this bell said. “The best is yet to time.” come for him.” Davis finished with 21 in the For now though, those se- win and Wachsmuth had 14. niors and the rest of Mineral The thrilling win might have County will celebrate a feat come at the right time for Min- that can never be taken away Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media eral County who came into the from them. They are state The Serpents celebrate on the court after winning the state championship. tournament on a 16 game win- champions. ning streak. They weren’t chal- “I don’t even know what to lenged much in the regional say, I can’t even comprehend it tournament last week, and right now,” West said after the senior Brandon West thinks game. “This is just awesome.” the tight state semifinal helped them on Saturday. Lincoln County Record’s Dave “Friday really tested us, but Maxwell contributed to this story

Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media Mineral County coach Pete Summerbell, left, and Pahranagat Valley coach Mike Strong shake hands after the Serpents Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media won the Class 1A boys state basketball title in Las Vegas on Mineral County forward Robert McFalls drives past Pahranagat Valley guard Christian Higbee Saturday.

Dave Maxwell/Battle Born Media Jeff Scheid/Battle Born Media Mineral County coach Pete Summerbell hoists the state championship trophy Mineral County Senior Brandon West embraces with sophomore Robert McFalls up high after guiding his team to victory Saturday night. after the Serpents won the state title game over Pahranagat Valley. Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 community Faces of Mineral County: Jack Taylor By Sheri Samson MCIN Correspondent

When Jack Taylor found a high school pottery class in the late 1960’s, it literally saved his life. Taylor had dropped out of school due to drug use. While struggling without much direction, he finally real- ized that completing high school would be necessary if he wanted to make some- thing out of his life. Upon going back to his school in order to graduate by 1970, Heidi Bunch/MCIN there were two things that awakened his An Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement class was held by the focus - pottery and yoga. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office last week. At first it was just an elective class to try, but Taylor explained that forming art with clay opened an entire world of creativity into his life. He went on to MCSO hosts impairment class maintain his creative talents by making By Heidi Bunch cidents as well as crashes which result in a living as a remodeling contractor, us- MCIN Staff serious injuries and fatalities. ing his woodworking skills in the Haw- All patrol personnel from the Mineral thorne area before moving to Fernley. The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office County Sheriff’s Office as well as several While his wife, Geri was a speech ther- Sheri Samson hosted an Advanced Roadside Impair- officers from surrounding areas partici- apist within the Mineral County School From left, Jack Taylor and son Joe ment Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.) pated in the training. District for three years, he was expand- Taylor. class on Feb. 21-22 at the Mineral County A statement from Sheriff Randy Adams ing his skills to include blacksmithing, Library. reads, “We here at the Mineral County welding and the development of varying ipate in the co-op community environ- The A.R.I.D.E. class was instructed by Sheriff’s Office as well as our surrounding pottery skills. ment. The Department of Public Safety, Nevada law enforcement agencies are very con- “Even though we followed the work Taylor confessed a personal wish to Highway Patrol Division. The training is cerned with the safety of our citizens out north of here and moved away, we were see Walker Lake form sort of a known designed to enhance an officers ability to on the roadways. We were very fortunate finally able to plan a retirement home artist colony, as the small town is al- observe, identify and articulate the signs to be able to host this class here in Mineral back in Walker Lake, which included ready filled with so many professional of impairment related to drugs, alcohol County and will continue to work with building my man cave. It was my dream talents of glass creators, welding talents, or combination of both, in order to re- our partners in law enforcement to get our to have an artist studio, with all the photographers and painters such as his duce the number of impaired driving in- deputies the best training available.” equipment in one place and friends or wife, graphic artists, fabric artists and students coming into an atmosphere of so many more. “This has all the begin- co-oping our talents. This is the fulfill- nings of a hamlet of artists, creating and Annual Statement of CEP Reserves, Inc. ment of my bucket list,” Taylor admit- inspiring one another,” Taylor shared. For the period ended December 31, 2016 ted. As his 33 year old son, Joe Taylor, said, Accomplishing this dream included a “My dad loves to bring people together. Location of Principal Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 residence on one lot and his cabin-styled He was always the cool dad that had the Las Vegas, NV 89169 designed studio next door. Greeted by neighborhood kids get involved in rac- Location of Registered Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 the “Cattails Studio” sign, an outdoor ing mountain bikes. He started Reno’s Las Vegas, NV 89169 salt kiln, that was hand-built, sits as a Junior Wheelman and he really reached primitive brick site within a securely out to the kids that needed help or just I, Jane Greenberg, Assistant Secretary do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and covered enclosure. An outdoor ground needed a guy around them. Even now accurate statement of the business transacted by said corportation in the State of Ne- pit is used in the fall, creating another my friends love to come out here and vada, for the year ended December 31, 2016. firing process that takes months to pre- hang out.” pare and a lengthy three-day process With a background in doing pottery to complete. The Raku style of firing is demos for kids, calling it “play with another process used at the studio, as clay”, Taylor offers up his ability to MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT well as the two indoor electric standard teach others the art of various creative http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment kilns. Locals help in every firing, as well endeavors. It was a television show VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS as some world renowned artists, which that showed people in France co-oping FULL TIME POSITION – CONFIDENTIAL come in from out of the area to partic- their talents which developed the idea of his own studio dream and yet Taylor POSITION: Transportation Director, District Office sees this as only the beginning. Now retired, Taylor shared that the ability CALL IN POSITIONS of developing and expanding into new POSITION: Call-in Kitchen Aide, District Wide artistic territory can only get better, es- POSITION: Call-in Kitchen Aide, Hawthorne Elementary School pecially as he networks into meeting POSITION: Substitute Bus Driver, District Wide other talented people within the com- POSITION: Call-in Custodian, District Wide munity. POSITION: Call in Para Professional, District Wide (Pass the Para professional test, “Now that I have more time, I want or have 48 semester credits degree earned through a regionally accredited to give back and offer my experience to college/university reflected on an official transcript) We can assist in the Heavy Duty share with others. It is such a high to cost of the test once you successfully pass and work 7 days within the watch people create and make up our District. Towing Specialists own glazes, then fire the pieces here. POSITION: Substitute Teacher, District Wide (Must hold a Nevada Department of When a custom piece comes out, no two Education License with Endorsement, which required 60 semester credits TOWING & RECOVERY will ever be the same. It is unique by your or an associate degree earned through a regionally accredited college SERVICES own creation, firing and sometimes luck, university reflected on an official transcript, or able to file for an which is the fun part of doing it. It is like EMERGENCY Substitute license. Please visit http://www.doe.nv.gov experimenting in fun.” Educator_Licensure/Specific_Areas_of_Licensure for more information on CalNevadatowing.com Taylor’s art is cataloged and photo- licensure) we can assist in the cost of the License once you successfully 415 L Street – Hawthorne graphed by his wife Geri. They can be acquire it and work 7 days within the District. contacted by calling 775-233-9080 for Applicants need to apply by completing a Mineral County School District application. Ap- 866-359-3725 further information and to obtain the plications can be found at http://www.mineral.k12.nv.us/pages/Employment or in the District custom giftware. Office. Completed applications should be delivered to Mineral County School District 751 A Street, Hawthorne, faxed to 77-945-3709 or emailed to [email protected]. Annual Statement of Swiss Farms Products, Inc. For the period ended December 31, 2016

Location of Principal Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89169 Walker Lake Water Levels Location of Registered Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89169

I, Jane Greenberg, Assistant Treasurer do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate statement of the business transacted by said corportation in the State of Ne- vada, for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Annual Statement of CEP Lending, Inc. For the period ended December 31, 2016

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

I, Jane Greenberg, Assistant Secretary do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Date Elevation Cubic Feet per Second and accurate statement of the business transacted by said corportation in the State of Feb. 20 3906.98’ 1040 Nevada, for the year ended December 31, 2016. Feb. 21 3907.10’ 1100 Feb. 22 3907.22’ 1280 FEb. 23 3907.30’ 1090 Annual Statement of Talen Investment Corporation Feb. 24 3907.36’ 866 For the period ended December 31, 2016 Feb. 25 3907.43’ 878 Feb. 26 3907.48’ 890 Location of Principal Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 Feb. 27 3907.51’ 884 Las Vegas, NV 89169 Feb 28 3907.60’ 775 Location of Registered Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 The measurement of the flow is from Walker River at mouth of Walker Lake Las Vegas, NV 89169 using the mid-day reading. The total storage area in Walker Lake has increased from 932,400 acre feet I, Jane Greenberg, Assistant Secretary do hereby certify that the foregoing is a to 948,800 acre feet in one week. true and accurate statement of the business transacted by said corportation in (Information and photo provided by Walker Lake Working Group) the State of Nevada, for the year ended December 31, 2016. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Page 7 Hawthorne utilities director explains new landfill charges

MCIN ment was increased from the $10 charge to a $13 charge for Walker Lake, Mina Larry Grant, Director of Hawthorne and Luning residents as these custom- Utilities, explained the landfill charges ers are using a free waste bin facility and and assessment fees to the Indepen- the overhead and maintenance costs for dent-News. the facility “has been expensed out of the He states, “The landfill assessment landfill budget.” was increased from $10 to $12 and the “These rates and charges are reviewed gate fees have been removed com- annually by the Mineral County Com- pletely for residence no matter how missioners to ascertain the need for any many loads they bring. This does not change in the collection rates to promote apply to contractor or commercial financial responsibility and prevent un- haulers waste that is disposed of at the warranted surpluses or insufficient rev- landfill.” enues.” He also states that the landfill assess- This will take effect on the first of July.

Sheri Samson Walker River Tribal police Mineral County District Attorney Sean Rowe, Mineral County Undersheriff Bill Ferguson, Mineral County Sheriff Randy Adams, Congressman Ruben Kihun and introducing explorer program Mineral County Assistant District Attorney Kyle George.

The Walker River Tribal Police is in- tation. Explorers will participate in troducing the Walker River Tribal Police many of the same trainings that we do 4th Congressional District Explorer program in Schurz. such as: first aid, CPR, AED and many All community members between the others. Come experience riding on pa- representative visits Hawthorne ages of 15-20 (age 14 if the 8th grade is trol with our officers as we respond to completed). Both boys and girls can join the variety of situations we are called By Sheri Samson stated, “The Fourth Congressional Dis- the police explorer program. to deal with. Come work with us to MCIN Correspondent trict is one of the most diverse in the Recruitment night will be held on Mar. make our community a safe place for country — urban and rural, White, Af- 14 at 6 p.m. at the community center. everyone to live.” Nevada’s 4th Congressional District rican-American, Latino, and Asian, mil- Pizza and soda will be provided. Chief Gary Hall concludes the intro- Representative Ruben Kihun came itary, veterans and civilians — stretching In a statement from Walker River duction of this program by stating, “This through Hawthorne on Thursday, Feb. from Las Vegas to Ely. As I work to best Tribal Police Chief Gary Hall he states, is a great way to learn leadership, re- 23, while on a three-day listening tour represent my constituents, I could think “The goal is to introduce youth to the sponsibility and prepare our youth for within the district’s cities and towns. of no better way to learn about their is- law enforcement profession. They will successful future. There will be meet- As the vast district is made up of vary- sues than coming directly to them. I look experience a wide variety of profes- ings, trainings, expeditions, ride a longs ing developments, Representative Ki- forward to hearing more about the needs sions related to Tribal Law Enforce- and more. The Police Department will huen personally expressed his goal of the district to amplify their voices in ment such as: EMT’s, fire department, cover all costs for the explorers including of meeting as many within the varied Washington, D.C.” Nevada Highway Patrol and the Min- their uniforms. We are the fifth reserva- communities as possible. He hoped A written background of the 4th Con- eral County Sheriff’s Department and tion in the Nation to offer this program. the visits would assist him in learning gressional District was provided, stating Nevada Department of Transpor- Come make it a success. about local issues and allow him the that it is home to more than 722,000 Ne- chance to meet face-to-face with area vadans and it stretches from Las Vegas leadership. to Yerington in the west and north of Ely He and his assistants had arrived from in the east. It went on to state the dis- a Yerington visit late in the day, taking a trict is home to a number of important brief tour of the county building and the military installations such as Nellis Air Nevada lawmaker wants to spell sheriff’s department with local repre- Force Base, Creech Air Force Base and sentatives. Hawthorne Army Depot, in addition out libraries’ gun discretion A written quote from Representa- to natural wonders such as Basin and tive Kihun, regarding the listening tour Range and Gold Butte. Associated Press and childcare facilities the ability to pro- vide written permission to carry weap- CARSON CITY — A former library ons there. BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA trustee who now holds office at the Ne- The law gives the governing bodies of Petition of Frontier Communications of the Southwest ) vada Legislature wants to clarify public educational facilities control over who Inc. for review and approval of its 2017 Carrier-to- ) library managers can decide to let cer- on campus can possess firearms, ex- Carrier Performance Assurance Plan. ) Docket No. 17-01033 tain people bring guns into their build- plosive devices, knives, clubs and paint ______) ings. guns. Democratic Sen. Mo Denis of Las Ve- Senate Bill 115 would spell out that NOTICE OF PETITION TO REVIEW CARRIER-TO-CARRIER PERFORMANCE gas says libraries were left out of a 2015 library boards have that same discre- ASSURANCE PLAN law giving public schools, universities tion. AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE Frontier Communications of the Southwest Inc. (“Frontier”) filed a Petition with the Public APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 86898 Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”), designated as Docket No. 17-01033, for review NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 27th day of January 2017 B&J Dairy, L.P. of Galt, Cali- and approval of its 2017 Carrier-to-Carrier Performance Assurance Plan. fornia made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of Frontier filed the Petition pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and theNe- diversion and place of use of 2.911 c.f.s., 532.0 a.f.a., a portion of water heretofore appropriated vada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS under Permit 26474 (Certificate 9392). Water will be diverted from an underground source at a 704.6881, NAC 703.540, and NAC 704.6803 through 704.680315. point located within the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point from which This Notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the above- the NW corner of said Section 11 bears N 45 degrees 16 minutes 53 seconds W, a distance of referenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing and monitor 3,678.35 feet (approx. 24 miles WSW of Gabbs, NV). Water will be used for irrigation and do- mestic purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this matter may was located within the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point from which impact their unique situations. The details provided below are for informational purposes only the NW corner of said Section 11 bears N 45 degrees 01 minutes 48 seconds W, a distance of and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the filing. 3,677.56 feet. Interested and affected persons may file petitions for leave to intervene made pursuant to Jason King, P.E. NAC 703.578 through 703.600 at either of the Commission’s offices on or before WEDNESDAY, State Engineer March 8, 2017. JK/ls A commenter is not a party of record and shall not take any action that only a party of record Date of first publication Feb. 16, 2017 may take. Pursuant to NA 703.500, only parties of record are entitled to enter an appearance, Date of last publication Mar. 9, 2017 introduce relevant evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make arguments, make and argue motions and generally participate in the proceeding. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to NAC 703.655, the Commission has sched- APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 86897 uled a PREHEARING CONFERENCE in this Docket to be held as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 27th day of January 2017 B&J Dairy, L.P. of Galt, Cali- fornia made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2017 diversion and place of use of 2.228 c.f.s., 548.80 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under 10:00 a.m. Permit 26475 (Certificate 9391). Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point Hearing Room A located within the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 3, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point from which the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada SE corner of said Section 3 bears S 88 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds E, a distance of 5,088.02 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250 feet (approx. 24 miles WSW of Gabbs, NV). Water will be used for irrigation and domestic pur- Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 poses from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was lo- cated within the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 3, T11N, R33E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the SE VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO: corner of said Section 3 bears S 22 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds E, a distance of 69.13 feet. Jason King, P.E. Hearing Room A State Engineer Public Utilities Commission of Nevada JK/ls 1150 East William Street Date of first publication Feb. 16, 2017 Carson City, Nevada 89701 Date of last publication Mar. 9, 2017 The purpose of the prehearing conference is to formulate and simplify issues involved in this proceeding, including setting a procedural schedule. At the prehearing conference, the omis- APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 86900 sion may take any action authorized by NAC 703.655. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 27th day of January 2017 B&J Dairy, L.P. of Galt, Cali- The Commission is not responsible for providing clerical or administrative assistance or ma- fornia made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of terials to parties during Commission proceedings. If such assistance is necessary, parties must diversion, place and manner of use of 2.17 c.f.s., 518.88 a.f.a., a portion of water heretofore ap- make other arrangements for this type of assistance. propriated under Permit 40327 (Certificate 12697). Water will be diverted from an underground The Petition is available for public viewing on the Commission’s website at: http://puc.nv.gov source at a point located within the SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 from which the NW corner of said Section 11 bears N 45 degrees 16 minutes 53 seconds W., and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A person must request in a distance of 3,678.35 feet (approx. 24 miles WSW of Gabbs, Nevada). Water will be used for writing to be placed on the service list for this proceeding in order to receive any further notices irrigation and domestic purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing in this matter. point of diversion was located within the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point from which the NW corner of said Section 11 bears N 45 degrees 04 minutes 03 seconds By the Commission, W., a distance of 3,678.35 feet. Water was used for irrigation purposes from March 15th to Oc- TRISHA OSBORNE, tober 30th of each year. Assistant Commission Secretary Jason King, P.E. State Engineer Dated: Carson City, Nevada JK/ls 2-13-17 Date of first publication Feb. 16, 2017 (SEAL) Date of last publication Mar. 9, 2017 Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 puzzles arrest record

The following people were arrested • Jimmie J. Hanson was arrested on in Mineral County on or after Feb. 19 Feb. 24 by Walker River Tribal Police and were in jail on Monday at or after for a bench warrant and basic speed Crossword Puzzle about 8 a.m. All charges against them – 31+ miles per hour over posted limit. are misdemeanors unless otherwise Bail set at $408 cash and $345 bond/ noted. All are innocent until proven cash. guilty in court. Names and charges ap- • Joshua R. Johnson was arrested on pear as they have been received from Feb. 24 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- the sheriff’s office. fice for attempted child abuse/neglect • Danny H. Pitcher was arrested on (2+) and battery. Bail set at $85,000 bond/ Feb. 21 by Nevada Highway Patrol for cash. failure to appear on traffic citation. Bail The following were released from the set at $482 cash. Mineral County Detention Center by a • Elias Codero-Garcia, Jr. was arrested judge unless otherwise noted: Donald on Feb. 23 by Nevada Highway Patrol for L. Thomas (released on recognizance); drive with suspended drivers license and Elias Cordero-Garcia, Jr. (released on owner – proof of insurance required. Bail cash bail); Kathryn S. Mattos (released set at $1,880 bond/cash. time served); Danny H. Pitcher (released • Christopher A. Utter was arrested on on cash bail); Matthew Cooper (released Feb. 23 by Walker River Tribal Police for on bond); Jimmie J. Hanson (released on DUI, above legal limit (first) and drive cash bail); Samuel A. Linville (released with revoked driver’s license. Bail set at on bond) and Christopher A. Utter (re- $2,280 bond/cash. leased on bond).

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2017 Easter Morning 5K Class Of 1957 reunion set Run/Walk for AFD weekend The Walker River Diabetes Program Could it be 60 years ago? Indeed. will host the 2017 Easter Morning 5k Brand new Chevy’s were $2000, gas was CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN run/walk on Apr. 16 at 8 a.m. The loca- 25 cents per gallon and the show was 75 1. “ER” actress Leslie 1. “Dark Knight” actor 5. Hebrew name for Babylon 2. S. African plants tion of the run/walk will be held at the cents. Well things have changed and so 10. Newts 3. Castle in County Offaly, Ireland Fitness Center, 1107 Cottonwood Drive have we, but the good news is that we are 14. Leaf angle 4. White (French) in Schurz. still friends. 15. Dravidian language 5. Morsel The cost of the event will be $20 for Please plan on attending Armed Forces 16. Ridge on nematodes 6. Semitic language 17. Monetary unit 7. Areas outside cities pre-registered runners and walkers day this year in Hawthorne, Saturday, 18. Determined the tare 8. Crackling and $25 day of the race, entry includes May 20. The class is planning to gather 19. Unfreeze 9. Cub a race t-shirt and awards to age cate- for cocktails at Judy Del Porto-Yocum’s 20. Merits 10. Landmark house in Los Angeles gory winners. For more information, house at the corner of Fifth and A Stre- 22. World’s oldest broadcasting organization 11. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist please contact John Lockwood at 775- est at 4 p.m. Friday. Bring old photos to 23. Vacation spot 12. Mineral 24. December 25 13. Late night host Myers 773-2236. share. Plans to ride a flatbed float in the 27. Ottoman military command 21. Pull along parade on Saturday at noon. Potluck 30. Resin-like substance secreted by insects 23. Not good dinner at Yocum’s garden following the 31. A.C. Comics female supervillain 25. British Air Aces Elks All You Can Eat Crab parade and Sunday breakfast at the elk’s 32. Insect linked to honey 26. Upset 35. Opinion 27. Maltreatment Feed on tap Lodge starting at 7 a.m. 37. In the middle of 28. Nocturnal, cat-like animal Photos will be taken Friday and Sat- 38. Basketballer Yao 29. Hollyhocks It is the time for that great event the urday and copies will be sent following 39. Remove lid 32. Shelter Annual Elks All You Can Eat Crab Feed. the reunion. Those of the class of 1957 40. Pressure wound therapy 33. Finished 41. Fabric 34. Discharge This year’s event will be held on March can contact Cheryl Welsh, 775-200-5995, 42. Witnessed 36. “X-Men” actor McKellen 4. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and dinner at [email protected] or write to: 801 Pinchot 43. Defunct European economic organization 37. Beloved dish __ and cheese 7 p.m. The menu will be the same as Pass Ct., Sparks, NV 89436. 44. “Hotel California” rockers 38. Holds coffee before, garlic bread, coleslaw, baked po- 45. When you expect to arrive 40. Languish tato and crab all-you-can -at. You can 46. “Sleepless in Seattle” actress Ryan 41. Quenches 47. Danish airline 43. Electric fish get your ticket at the Elks lodge bar after Retraction 48. Insecticide 44. Consume 5 Monday through Friday and are first In last week’s commissioner high- 49. Scientific instrument 46. Type of school come first served. lights, during the discussion of the 52. Type of seal 47. Erase Call 945-1704 for info on availability county auction, it was incorrectly re- 55. Israeli city __ Aviv 49. Educate 56. Cavalry sword 50. “Transformers” actress Fox or call Jim Utterback at 312-0110. Tickets ported that Sheriff Randy Adams did 60. Ottoman title 51. Spiritual leader are $50 each and as usual will go fast so not follow correct auction protocol. This 61. Gurus 52. Every one don’t wait too long. See you there. was incorrect. 63. Cold wind 53. Site of the Taj Mahal 64. Predatory reptile (abbr.) 54. Welsh village 65. New Jersey is one 57. Weapon 66. Divulge a secret 58. Geological times 67. Finely chopped mixture 59. S. Asian crops 68. Actress Zellweger 61. Soviet Socialist Republic HOROSCOPES 69. Romanian city 62. Witness ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive reaction to a stressful situation can only work in your favor, Aries. When others buckle under the pressure, you are able to deliver. SUDOKU Higher-ups will recognize this. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, even if you believe that your life is floating out of control, you have the ability to rein things in whenever you desire. Ask for help if you need it. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, although you may want to incorporate others' plans into your weekly goals, this might be the time to focus solely on your own needs. Once you are set, you can assist others. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there is no room in your life right now for lazy thinking. All of your focus must be directed at the tasks at hand because someone is relying entirely on you. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 No one can force you to share your deepest emotions if you're not ready to do so, Leo. Wait until the time is right to bare any secrets. You may have romantic surprises. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, resist the temptation to give into impulses, analyzing and giving careful thought to your ideas instead. You have an entire week to work things out. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the Don't allow a power struggle to disturb the harmony at home or at the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues office, Libra. Unless you can be level-headed and see all sides of the already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. situation, keep mum. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, continue to be diligent in your pursuit of knowledge. 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Mary “Janne” James hound and fishermen. He loved time March 13, 1931- Feb. 18, 2017 spent with family and friends. He also Mary “Janne” James passed away loved to garden and sharing vegetables peacefully on Feb. 18. She was born with friends and family. A celebration March 13, 1931 to of life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Thomas and Lettie Mar. 4 at The Bridge Church, 1330 Foster Black in Hanford, Dr., Reno. Calif. In lieu of flowers please donate to your She met and favorite charity or the Bridge Church. married Robert Arrangements entrusted to Walton’s - “Bob” James in O’Brien-Rogers & Crosby Funeral Home, 1949. Reno. They moved 60 Years Ago - Claimed to be the national record for a weight unit of fresh water to Hawthorne in Warren Gene Loberg Mary James trout, six Cutthroat trout caught at Walker Lake by three California fishermen 1999. Both were fa- Warren Gene Loberg went to his heav- weighed close to 70 lbs. At the dock scales they weighed 70 lbs, and when re- miliar faces at the enly home on Friday, Feb. 24 at the age of weighed in town the weights were pegged at 14 ½, 13, 11 ½, 11 ½ ,10 and 7 lbs for a Walker Lake Golf Course over the years. 82. Gene, as most total weight of 67 ½ lbs. She is survived by two daughters: Betty of us knew him, Cameron of Seattle, Wash. and Connie was born Jan. 8, McKellip of Hawthorne; three sons: Ron- 1935 in St. Paul, 10 YEARS AGO eral interesting slides of some of his Af- ald James of Brownsville, Calif.; Roger Minn. to Elmer (From the MCIN files of March 1, 2007) rican trips. James of Hawthorne and Clinton James and Hanes Loberg • A very large group of Schurz res- • The Hawthorne fire house and lot of Tacoma, Wash.; siblings: Harvey Black who preceded him idents, state, federal representatives were to be offered for sale on March 25. of Perry, Okla. and Helen Hoffman of in death. and contractor personnel were on hand An appraisal set the value of the land at Broken Arrow, Okla. She has six grand- Gene is survived to witness the historic moment of the $19,250 and the building at $10,750, for a children and eleven great grandchildren. by his brothers: Warren Gene ground breaking of the new replacement total of $30,000. She was greatly loved and will be missed Robert Loberg of Loberg dam that was be built near the old Weber • Andre Buckhaulter was named win- every day. St. Paul, Minn. and Dam on Walker River. ner of the 40th Annual Lions Student Private family services have been held. Doug Loberg of • In honor of February being “Black Speaker Contest. Harlingen, Texas; four children: Richard History Month”, several Hawthorne • The Serpents won two games at Michael Rollins (Diana) Loberg, Linda (Bob) Casey, David residents were present at the Commu- home to end the season. They defeated Michael Rollins, 69, passed away in (Donna) Lobert and Diane (Rick) Bratten nity Black History Program celebrating the Stewart Braves 70-60 and Incline Reno, Feb. 21, 2017. He was born in Hast- and many grandchildren and friends. Black Culture, staged at the Hawthorne Highlanders 63-57. ings, Neb. , Aug. 5, 1947 and moved to Gene moved to Sparks where his par- Elementary gymnasium. Hawthorne at a ents ran a motel. During this time he • The Air Guard began another round 50 YEARS AGO young age. He was worked in a casino and then worked in of Iraq deployments. Approximately 35 • Three separate accidents resulted a resident of Reno the real estate business until his retire- airmen of the 152nd Airlift Wing and the from vehicles hitting cattle on the high- since 1972. ment. After having lived in the Reno area 152nd Intelligence Squadron left on Feb. way north of Schurz. All persons in- He is survived by for 45 years, Gene moved to his home in 24, 2007 to Iraq. volved in the accidents were Hawthorne his loving wife of Hawthorne for the past 11 years. • Mineral County Independent-News residents. thirty years Amy While in Hawthorne, he enjoyed his with the permission of the 7th SFG(A) • Break-ins at the Hawthorne VFW Folsom Rollins. daily visits to the Care and Share for lunch received photos taken by SPC Keith Hall and the Independent-News office He is also survived and going to church on Sunday. Potluck’s Henning, 7th SFG(A) Combat Camera proved to be duds – no money was left in Michael Rollins by his sons Chris- were a favorite time of his, never turning section of the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, either place. topher Rollins, down a take home bag for later. 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) that • Serpents lost two basketball games Alexander Rollins, The family would like to thank Gene’s were training in Hawthorne. just before the tournaments. Carson Nicholas and stepson Jerry Gordon (wife friends who came by and visited with City 60-44 and Stewart 97-59. Tina). He was preceded in death by his him: the staff of Mt. Grant General Hos- 20 YEARS AGO dad Henry J. Crist. He is also survived pital, Marlene Bunch and the members • The Mineral County High School 60 YEARS AGO by his mother Alyce Morehouse Crist of Bethany Lutheran Church for their Lady Serpents won their first “AAA” • A program headed by County Health and sister Barbara Busch, Donna Bosstic support of Gene through these final days. State Championship in a tournament Nurses Pernina Carraher and Helen (husband Bill), brother John Crist (wife A memorial service will be held Sun- played at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Meyers administered Salk polio vac- Rita) and four grandchildren, cousins, day, Mar. 5 at Bethany Lutheran Church, It was also the fourth consecutive bas- cinations to over 1700 school children aunts, nieces and nephews. He was a 204 C St, Hawthorne at 1 p.m. A lun- ketball state title for the Lady Serpents. in Mineral County. They were aided machinist for over 40 years and a volun- cheon will be served following the ser- No school in the state had ever won four in the project by nurses from the NAD teer firefighter for Sun Valley Volunteer vice for all to share their memories of this state titles in a row. Listed in alphabet- Barbara Anderson and Harlon Hagerty Fire Department. fellow that had a contagious smile. All ical order are the members of the 1997 and from Schurz, Millie Preston and His passion was the Nevada desert are welcome to join and share your mem- State Championship Team: Kim De- Dusky Lusk. from a young age. He was an avid rock- ories. ment; Courtney Ewing, Nichole Ferrell, • A huge 1,000-pound cheese was Jayci Madraso; Temple Montoya; Jen- on display at the new Joseph’s Cash nifer Munger; Ashlee Orndorff; Court- Market in Hawthorne at 10th and D ney Quintero; Erika Selby; Kori Win- streets. The huge chunk of cheese was ters and Shalon Worthen. Coaches of brought in as part of Joseph’s Grand nevada history the team were: Dave Gelmstedt; Lianne Opening program for his new store. Filkowski; John Madraso; Willow Phil- (Just about everybody in this area was lips and George Winters. able to get a taste of that gigantic piece • Local bowlers were really “bowling of cheese!) The great Winnemucca up a storm” at the Silver State Bowl at • Funeral services for Johnny Wil- Babbitt, and receiving American Bowl- son, believed to be the oldest Indian in ing Congress awards for their efforts. Nevada, were held in Schurz. Wilson Pictured in the paper were Don LeB- was 114 years old according to family bank robbery of 1900 eau (150 pins over average = 643 series); records. George Miller (150 pins over average = By Dennis Cassinelli 678 series); Myra Holloway (75 pins over 70 YEARS AGO average = 258 game); Philip Cammarata • The Serpents were victorious over History records that on Wednesday, (150 pins over average = 692 series); Lloyd the Lovelock Mustangs 41-23 and also Sept. 19, 1900, the First National Bank of Brown (150 pins over average [twice] on the Carson City Senators 39-35 to hold Winnemucca at the northwest corner of Feb. 12: games 212, 257,268 = 737 series. on to first place in the Western Zone Fourth Street and Bridge Street in Win- And Feb. 20:197,258,289 = 739 series); Conference. nemucca, Nevada. was held up by three and Jim Kunzi (All Spare Game of 117). • A meeting was held at the Babbitt unmasked men. The estimated amount Mineral County Bowling Association Recreation Hall to organize the NAD taken in the holdup was $32,640.00. Most President, Dick Davis made the awards Hawthorne Credit Union. of this was in the form of gold coin. One presentations. • Charlie Hendel, manager of the Bab- of the robbers held a gun on part owner bitt Bowling Alley announced that the and cashier at the bank, George S. Nixon. Courtesy photo 30 YEARS AGO official A.B.C. (American Bowling Con- He told Nixon to open the safe and give There is still a bronze plaque by the • The Cutthroat trout being entered gress certification was received for the them the gold coins. When Nixon re- utility pole at the old Winnemucca in the El Capitan Walker Lake Fishing bowling alley.) fused, the robber produced a large Bank that proclaims that Butch Cas- Derby were getting bigger and bigger. • Assemblyman Glen Norstrom intro- knife and threatened to cut the cashier’s sidy robbed the bank on September Ed Jones of Hawthorne was leading duced bills to give Mineral County a sec- throat. The second member of the gang 19, 1900. Old legends never die. the derby with a large 10 lb. 7oz. trout. ond seat in the lower house of the State held a carbine on the bystanders. There Al Wright of Livingston, Calif., turned Legislature because of the increase in were three other employees and a visitor the Sundance Kid” came out in 1969, it in a nice 9 lb. 10 oz. trout. John McKin- population of this county. in the bank at the time but none of these became a cool thing to celebrate the no- non of Gabbs caught a 9 lb. 6 oz. trout people were harmed. Nixon complied toriety of these bandits. Winnemucca and the following anglers from Haw- 80 YEARS AGO with the demands of the bandit leader celebrated “Butch Cassidy Days” every thorne who recorded nice Cutthroat • Election boards were appointed and turned over an estimated $32,640 in year for several years in remembrance catches were: Gene Bisiaux ( 9 lb. 8 ½ around the state to conduct a special gold coins which the third robber placed of the now infamous men who they be- oz.); Orlando Martinez (8 lb. 6 oz.); Jo- election on March 17 to vote on a pro- in a canvas bag. lieved committed the Great Bank Rob- anne George (8 lb 2 ¼ oz.); Paul Meier posed amendment to the state consti- The three men who committed the bery. This was more of a tourist attrac- (8 lb 5 oz.); Steve Colvin (6 lb. 13 oz.); tution to permit Nevada to participate daring mid-day robbery were never ap- tion than anything else. The Sundance Ted Hughes (6 lb. 7 oz.) and Robert Mc- in the Federal Old-Age Assistance pro- prehended and the money was never Kid and perhaps two of the other mem- Duffie (6 lb. 4 oz.). gram. recovered. In fact, the identity of the rob- bers of the Wild Bunch may have par- • Hawthorne was represented in the • Eighteen persons enrolled in the bers was never confirmed beyond a rea- ticipated in the robbery. Butch Cassidy 1987 Special Olympics by Bobbie Green- adult night school sponsored by the sonable doubt. Months after the robbery may have even known about it, but he wood; Karen Mandell; Nick Talamante; WPA (Works Progress Administration). was committed, the Pinkertons group could not have been there, since he was Bonnie Wheeling; Mary Powell; Mike Instructors and classes to be taught in was still conducting their investigation was planning a train robbery in Tipton, Pussey and Bruce Van Luver. adult night school were George Brown of the robbery for the American Bankers Wyoming • Walker Lake received its annual “re- and W.C. West, bookkeeping and alge- Association. Having made no progress, When the gold was secured, the rob- charge” when Mike Sevon of the Nevada bra; Lela Logan; shorthand, spelling and they sent a copy of a photograph that bers forced the four employees and the Department of Wildlife and several lo- arithmetic; Mrs. L. G. Stuntebeck, typ- appeared in Fort Worth Texas to Win- visitor out the back door into a fenced cal volunteers planted 90,000 Cutthroat ing. nemucca Banker George Nixon to see if enclosure so no one from the front street trout in the lake. • M.C. Sinnott, Mina businessman he could identify any of the people in the could see what was happening. They who disputed rate charges for sewer photo. The photo was of five members then escaped over the fence and into the 40 YEARS AGO furnished by the county power system, of the notorious “Wild Bunch” and in- alley where they had horses waiting so • The 12th annual “Father and Son advertised he was now selling electric cluded Robert Leroy Parker (Butch Cas- they could make their getaway. George Dinner” was held by the local Elks plants powered by the wind, 6 to 110 volt; sidy) and Harry Longbaugh (Sundance Nixon went back into the bank and came lodge. Chet Piazzo of Reno was the guest also gasoline and diesel powered electric Kid). speaker for the event and he showed sev- plants. After the movie “Butch Cassidy and > See HISTORY, Page 16 Page 10 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 church news

Bethany Lutheran Bethel Baptist Church 994 B St. ; 775-945-3772 christian training congress on tap Church Rev. Robert E. Cox - Pastor Rev Everett Garwood Bethel Baptist Church is sponsoring a Christian training congress. The theme is “Train- Lay Leader Glenn Bunch Sunday School 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. ing and growing workers for God.” 2Peter 3:18 – “But grow in grace and in the knowledge 204 C St. 2 Timothy 2”15, “Be diligent to present of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Training will be held March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Mar. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. Bethany Lutheran welcomes all to yourself approved to God as a workman their house of worship. who does not need to be ashamed, han- Church services are held each Sunday dling accurately the word of truth.” at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Garwood officiating Adult and children classes that if two of you agree on earth about Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. on the second and fourth Sunday and Worship Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. anything that they may ask, it shall be 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 Lay Leader Glenn Bunch, leading the John 4:24, “God is spirit, and those who done for them by my Father who is in 775-945-5875 service on the first and third Sundays. worship Him must worship in spirit and heaven. Where two or three have gath- Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady Everyone is welcome to enjoy the love of truth.” ered together in My name, there I am in Rose Corley welcome you! our Lord and Savior. Tuesday Night Women’s Jail Ministry their midst.” • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. Sunday school is held at 9:15 a.m. with 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night Men’s Jail Ministry • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. stories and crafts. We encourage all Acts 16:30, “The Philippians jailor 6:30 p.m. • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. the children to come and enrich their asked what must I do to be saved? And Saturday Brotherhood 1 p.m. • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – Christian life. They said “Believe” in the Lord Jesus, Hebrew 13:1, “Let love of the brethren 5:30 p.m. Bethany has moved forward into and you shall be saved, you and your continue.” • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. making the facility ADA compliant with household.” wheelchair lifts going both upstairs to Wednesday – Prayer Meeting Night 6 First Southern Baptist Hawthorne Seventh-Day the worship hall and downstairs to the p.m. Church of Hawthorne Adventist Church fellowship hall. Matthew 19:19-20, “Again, I say to you 5th & C St. 298 C Street, Hawthorne 945-5512 Mike Fontaine - Pastor You are cordially invited to study and LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS www.fsbchawthorne.com worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. study hour; 11 a.m. worship. Mineral County Macedonia Church Walker River You are invited to the following ser- Matthew 5:5 (NASB) EMERGENCY COMMUNITY Baptist Church vices at First Southern Baptist Church: “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall PLANNING COMMITTEE PANTRY P.O. Box 250 • Sunday 10 a.m. Bible and coffee fel- inherit the earth.” (LEPC/CCC) 10th & D Streets 826 Wovoka Dr. lowship P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Hawthorne, NV Shurz, NV 89427 • Sunday 11 a.m. Worship (nursery (775) 945-2497 775-773-2369 hawthorne Presbyterian We provide food for low provided) Meets Quarterly at 5:00pm income families Sunday School: 9:00am community Church Worship: 10:00am • Sunday 6:30 p.m. “Experiencing God SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Tuesday: 10am-2pm Mineral County Courthouse Evening Service: 7:00pm Life” (nursery provided) ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. Thursday: 4pm-6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm • Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada “I am the vine, you are the branches. Come join us for the Communion Ser- ADVOCATES TO END KIDS COMMUNITY He that abides in me, and I in him, the vice of March 2017. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 same brings forth much fruit: for with- Everyone is welcome. All Christians of AT RISK 924 5th St. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 331 out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 any denomination can partake commu- RESCUE SQUAD Hawthorne, NV 89415 Sunday School: nion with us. Domestic Violence 9:30am Macedonia Baptist CRE Linda Young will present the Meets every 3rd Monday at 5pm Counseling Morning Worship: Communion and give the sermon. 10:30am Church Call 945-5410 for meeting place Chaletta Speights/Chief Advocate 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Ne- P.O. Box 1292 - Hawthorne Wednesday Prayer 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Pastor, Richard Jackson vada Information: Glen Strouse, Commu- Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 Mineral County CAHS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- nity Church Missionary, 945-3853 Consolidated Order of the dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited Agencies of Eastern Star “Nevada’s County to attend our services as follows: Sunday Human Services of Nevada of Opportunity” walker lake baptist School 9:30. Sunday morning worship Church Meets 2nd Saturday of the P.O. Box 2250 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. dba The Community Action Center month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge Hawthorne, NV 330 Willow Drive (5th & F Sts.) Except June & July 89415 Wednesday evening bible study and prayer Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 “We’re Here To Help” meeting 6 p.m. Sunday school church bus 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Andrea Tucker-Worthy Matron Gloria Lopez - President Carol Dudley-Secretary pickup: 9 a.m. Transportation is available Please join us Sunday mornings to all services please call 775-945-3313. as we journey through the Gospel of National Association Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church Some of our basic church beliefs are as Luke. of Active and Retired #1704 B.P.O. Elks follows: We believe the whole bible to be Service starts at 11 a.m. Federal Employees 204 C Street P.O. Box 1207 the inspired word of God-we believe in the Sunday School 9:45 for all ages. Meets at 7:00pm on Hawthorne Chapter Hawthorne, NV 2nd and 4th Holy Trinity: God the father, God the son, Junior church for all ages. 1854 89415 Meets 3rd Thursday Thursdays at the and God the Holy Spirit=one God in three Nursery is provided. of Jan., Apr., July & Oct. Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 persons-we believe in the virgin birth of Everett Garswood ~ Pastor Mineral County Library-1st & A St. Visiting Elks Welcome Glenn Bunch ~ Lay Leader Jesus Christ-we believe that all men are Gospel for All Nations Craig Reed, President: 945-3622 Worship Services: Sun. 10:30am Leatha Barcellos, Scretary: 945-2375 B. Kent Wofford-Exalted Ruler Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am born sinners who are separated from (local Christian, non-profit organization) God- we believe that Christ died for our Walker Lake BRUCITE sins that he might bring us to God-we be- Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- Baptist Church RETIRED PUBLIC LODGE #42 EMPLOYEES lieve Christ arose from the dead the third ship from 10 a.m. A member of the F & AM day-we believe Jesus Christ will come Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Southern Baptist OF NEVADA to Earth again-we believe that salvation from 5 p.m. Convention Stated Communication 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of the month comes only by being born again-we be- Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 Frank Reynolds, Pastor at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share 775-945-4696 WM-Paul Lunsbord lieve every born again believer should de- a.m. Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 Sunday Morning Services SW-Eddie Michael JW-M.O. (Babe) Rogers Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 clare their faith by being baptized which Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Sunday School: 9:30am Sec.-Terry Rivero means ( immersed in water) –we believe Telephone: 775-316-0590 Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.-Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 in the eternal security of those born again! FIRST SOUTHERN SOROPTIMIST Please come and worship with us as Oasis Assembly of God BAPTIST CHURCH we study verse by verse the life giving 380 J St. … 945-2775 Hawthorne, Nevada INTERNATIONAL word of the living God! 5th and C Streets HAWTHORNE We welcome you to Oasis Assembly 945-5512 RSVP/Lifeline of God on 4th and J Street in Haw- www.fsbchawthorne.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at First Baptist Church Sunday School: 9:30am Noon at Mineral County Care & Gay Ann Williams 8th & C Sts. thorne. Worship Service: 11:00am Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Field Rep. Pastor John Murray Our service times are Sunday. Sun- Evening Service: 6:30pm 775-722-7669 or Priscilla Martin - President Sunday day school at 9:30 a.m. classes for all Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm 775-945-1010 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ages, 10:35 a.m. is our main service. OUR LADY OF V.F.W. AMERICAN Morning Worship 11 a.m. At this time, there are no evening ser- LEGION PERLETUAL HELP Post 2313 Prayer Time 5:15 p.m. vices. CATHOLIC CHURCH AUXILIARY Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. Wednesday night at 7 p.m. is our P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 A and 8th Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 Wednesday prayer night. 775-845-2020 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Prayer Meeting: Moved to Sunday Meets 1st Thursday of each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours MASS SCHEDULE Executive Meetings Monthly evening Commander ~ John Stroud OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL Saturday - 9:00am President: Phylis McGee We believe God can be moved by Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson 2nd Vice President HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller our prayers and have seen specific an- Pastor Quartermaster ~ Rick Isom Chaplain: Linda Eddy swers often. God commands us to bring Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual FIRST our requests, concerns, praise, and Help Catholic Church on the corner of Mineral County V. F.W. BAPTIST Horseman’s thoughts to Him. In order to accom- 8th and “A” Streets. Our Saturday Mass AUXILIARY plish this better as a congregation, we time is 9 a.m. CHURCH Association 2313 Hawthorne, NV changed our corporate prayer time to Our Adult Bible Study Group meets in Hawthorne, NV 8th & O St. 8th & C Streets the more accessible Sunday evening. the Church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday fol- www.mcha-nv.org Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm 945-3556 at the VFW Hall We invite you to join us or let us know lowed by our Bible Study in the Parish Sunday School: 9:45am Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald President: Barbara Edington how we can pray for you specifically. Hall. Morning Worship: 11:00am For Information Call Secretary: Dawn LeClaire Evening Worship: 6:00pm 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Treasurer: Anna Morgan

Fortune-Eckley-Perry Mineral County Fortune-Eckley-Perry V.F.W. Post No. 19 V. F.W. Senior Center to Relocate AMERICAN Auxiliary Post 2668 LEGION Mina, NV Post 2668 Nutrition Services Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Mina, NV Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm the Legion Hall on E St. at 10:00 hours Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm The Hawthorne Senior Center kitchen and dining room will be closed to all traffic and each month Executive Meetings Monthly at the VFW Hall services from March 13 to March 17, 2017 for repair and renovation purposes. However, Post Commander: Harry Freeman Commander: Ken Carrothers President - Judy LaFountain Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Secretary - Theora Janis NUTRITION SERVICES WILL CONTINUE!!! Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Treasurer: Mary Freeman Beginning Monday, March 13, lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon at the Presbyterian Church located at the corner of 7th and ‘F’ Streets and meals will continue to be delivered to ALCOHOLICS our home-bound seniors according to our regular delivery schedule. ANONYMOUS Advertise here! Transportation services will continue with the exception that transportation for lunch will Mon. & Tues. 7:00 pm be provided to the church. Advocacy and administrative services will continue to be provided Corner of 8th & C Streets at the Senior Center, 975 ‘K’ Street but the only entrance will be to the advocacy office closest Thursday 7:00 pm 775-945-2414 to the parking lot. Corner of 10th & B Streets Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this period of construction. If you 1st & 3rd Monday 5:30 pm Al-Anon - 8th & C Streets have any questions, please call 945-5519 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Page 11

Have an item for the community calendar? march 2017 Call Heidi at 945-2414

sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 2 3 4 7 p.m. — V.F.W. Post 2313 8:30 a.m. — Little League golf fundraiser 6 p.m. — Elks Crab Crack Rockets Volleyball League Champion- ships

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

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 p.m. — WLWG at Library 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 12 p.m. — Soroptomist 1 p.m. — MCCTA’s Book Club 5-7 p.m. — Mineral County 6 p.m. — Victory Garden 6 p.m. — American Legion Horseman’s Association Club No 19 6 p.m. — Walker River Tribal Police Explorer Program meeting 7 p.m. — V.F.W. Aux 2313

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 5 p.m. — KARRS 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Valley Veterinary Clinic Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences Hawthorne Hawthorne/Schurz

26 27 28 29 30 31 12:30 p.m. — RPEN 10-2 p.m. — Nevada Legal 10-4 p.m. — Hawthorne/ Gabbs/Mina/Lunning Services at District Court Schurz/Walker Lake Com- Commodities Spring Break Starts modities 6 p.m. — Lions Club meeting

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HC Many to Choose From Jo Anne Reid ORDINANCE NO. 242A Storage Containers, Used Heavy Equipment Demilitarization Services BILL NO. 258 SUMMARY 775-945-2050 or 866-476-2050 PROVIDES FOR THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.03 OF MINERAL COUNTY OR- DINANCE #192a, BILL 208 AS DEFINED IN MINERAL COUNTY CODE, 13.16.030, Fax: 775-945-2066 BY ERADICATING SUBSECTION B, THE DISCOUNT OF WATER PORTION PO Box 1742 - Hawthorne, NV 89415 TITLE Email: [email protected] AN ORDINANCE THAT AMENDS MINERAL COUNTY CODE, 13.16.030 REGARD- Wilmington Equipment 1-562-437-1285 ING PAYMENT OF BILLS, SUBSECTION B, THE DISCOUNT OF WATER PORTION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT typewritten copies of the above num- bered and entitled ordinance are available for inspection by all interested parties at the office of the County Clerk of Mineral County, Nevada, at his office in the Mineral PUBLIC NOTICE County Courthouse, First and “A” Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada, and that the said or- dinance was proposed by Commissioner Hegg on the 1st day of February, 2017 and Notice of Remedial Action for Three Munitions Response Sites on and near final action of adoption taken on the 15th day of February, 2017 by the following vote: Hawthorne Army Depot Vote: Ayes: Commissioners The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the U.S. Army will be conducting cleanup actions at three different munition response sites on and near Hawthorne Army Depot Garth Price in Mineral County, Nevada. If controlled detonations of recovered munitions become neces- sary, there is a potential for loud noise. Due to the geography of one site, a drone may be used Jerrie Tipton to assist Army cleanup operations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either Mr. Gregory Jacobs, [email protected], (775) 945-7493 or Ms. Raquel Diedrich- Chris Hegg sen, [email protected], (775) 687-9443. Nayes: Commissioners The U.S. Army, with concurrence from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, plans to begin cleanup activities at the following munition response sites at the Hawthorne Army Depot: 1) Whiskey Flat; 2) Old Bomb Rocket Firing Range (RFR)-East; and 3) Pre-1940 Detonating Pits. The cleanup activities are being conducted to prevent human interaction with munitions and explosives of concern. Whiskey Flat MRS and Old Bomb RFR-East MRS The Whiskey Flat and Old Bomb RFR-East MRSs are located just south of the depot’s Absent: Commissioners boundary on land that is administered and managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The cleanup activities will last for 30 weeks from early March 2017 to mid-December 2017. During the cleanup, specially trained staff using metal detection devices will remove munitions from the This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the 3rd day of March, ground surface at both sites and from below the ground surface at Whiskey Flat. Some portions 2017. of the Whiskey Flat munitions response site are located within the mountains and are too steep IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Mineral County Commissioners has caused to access with metal-detecting equipment, so the Army will deploy a small unmanned aircraft this Ordinance to be published by title only. system (or “drone”) equipped with cameras to photograph the mountainside and look for poten- tial munitions. All recovered munitions and explosives of concern will be properly detonated in DATED this 15th day of February, 2017 A.D. accordance with all safety reports, which may generate noise audible to the public. Pre-1940 Detonating Pits MRS The Pre-1940 Detonating Pits MRS is located within the depot’s installation boundary. The Garth Price, Chairman Board of Mineral County Commissioners planned cleanup activities include removing munitions from the ground surface and below the ground surface and collecting soil samples to ensure that no munitions-related chemical con- tamination remains at the site. Field activities are anticipated to take place from March 2017 to Chris Nepper, County Clerk April 2017. Mineral County Independent-News The Week of March 2, 2017 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 14 Why separation of powers must be enforced in Nevada ssembly Bill 121 is Exhibit A in Such ignoring of explicit requirements In a statement Gansert called the suit the case for finally enforcing of the state Constitution has been ongo- meritless and said, “Nevada has an the state constitutional man- ing for decades and currently there are unambiguous precedent of legislators date for separation of powers, several lawmakers whose day jobs are taking time off from their jobs in higher Asuch that each branch of government with a local government. education to serve the people of the may provide checks and balances to pre- In 2011, the libertarian-leaning Nevada state.” vent the abuse that results when power Policy Research Institute’s legal arm, Of the unambiguous Separation of is concentrated in too few hands. the Center for Justice and Constitutional Powers clause, Becker said it was de- The bill — introduced in Carson City Thomas Mitchell Litigation, filed suit against state Sen. Mo signed to preserve the independence by Democratic Las Vegas Assemblyman Commentary Denis because he also was an employee and integrity of each branch, and having Steve Yeager — would wipe out much of the state Public Utilities Commission, a legislator make decisions that might of the progress made in 2015 in public and had been for 17 years. directly benefit employees of another employee collective bargaining reforms. local governments are basically sub- Denis immediately resigned from his branch creates a clear conflict of interest. Yeager, who also happens to be a Clark sidiaries of the state and employees of $56,000-a-year state job in order to main- As witness AB121. County public employee, would erase a those local governments, such as Yeager, tain his part-time $10,000-every-other- Thomas Jefferson wrote in “Notes on provision in the law that prohibits paying essentially are serving in the executive year state senator post, and a judge the State of Virginia” in 1784: “All the union officials from public coffers for branch of state government. declared the lawsuit moot. powers of government, legislative, execu- time spent doing union business. It also Which brings us to Article 3 of the A week ago CJCL filed a similar suit tive, and judiciary, result to the legislative negates a provision blocking pay in- Nevada Constitution, which states: “The against state Sen. Heidi Gansert, who body. The concentrating these in the creases after a union contract has expired powers of the Government of the State holds a $210,000-a-year in pay and bene- same hands is precisely the definition and before a new one is inked. It further of Nevada shall be divided into three fits public relations job with the Univer- of despotic government. … An elective requires any new contract to be retroac- separate departments, — the Legislative, sity of Nevada, Reno. despotism was not the government we tive to the expiration date of the previous — the Executive and the Judicial; and “Gansert’s continued employment in fought for; but one which should not contract — greatly reducing incentives for no persons charged with the exercise the state’s executive branch, as Executive only be founded on free principles, but in union members to accept a lower offer. of powers properly belonging to one of Director of External Relations for the which the powers of government should The bill is redistributionism. Taking these departments shall exercise any University of Nevada, Reno, puts her in be so divided and balanced among from the taxpayers to line the pockets of functions, appertaining to either of the direct violation of Nevada’s Separation several bodies of magistracy, as that no public employee union members. others, except in the cases expressly di- of Powers clause, now that she is also one could transcend their legal limits, Yeager is employed by the Clark rected or permitted in this constitution.” serving in the state senate,” CJCL Direc- without being effectually checked and County Public Defenders Office, whose Therefore, Yeager, while currently tor Joseph Becker said in a press release restrained by the others. union contract expires in June. serving in the Legislature, is also a reporting on the litigation. “As a senator, The state of Nevada operates under member of the executive branch and, she can simply not continue her employ- Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper the Dillon Rule, which limits the power since he works in the court system, he is ment in the executive branch without columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ of local governments to those expressly an employee of the judicial branch — a violating this clearly worded constitu- yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- granted by the Legislature, meaning triple threat! tional provision.” press.com/.

APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 86899 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 27th day of January 2017 B&J Dairy, L.P. of Galt, Cali- fornia made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of editorial diversion, place and manner of use of 3.56 c.f.s., 688.0 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 26476 (Certificate 12694). Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point located within the SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 3, T11N, R33E, MDM, or at a point from which the SE1/4 corner of said Section 3 bears S 86 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds E., a distance of Open primary proposal 2,415.21 feet (approx. 24 miles WSW of Gabbs, Nevada). Water will be used for irrigation and do- mestic purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion would obviate political parties was located within the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 3, T11N, R33E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the E1/4 corner of said Section 3 bears S 03 degrees 06 minutes 29 seconds E., a distance of bill is wending its ways party’s real favorite. It also lessens the 80.41 feet. Water was used for irrigation purposes from March 15th to October 30th of each year. through the halls of the visibility and potential for third party Jason King, P.E. legislative building in Car- candidates who likely would be elimi- State Engineer son City that would jettison nated in the primary. JK/ls Athe current Democrat and Republican In Louisiana in the 1970s Democratic Date of first publication Feb. 16, 2017 Date of last publication Mar. 9, 2017 primaries in favor of an open primary Gov. Edwin Edwards hatched a foolproof system, in which anyone could sign up plan to end the Republican Party in that as a candidate and anyone could vote state. He pushed through an open pri- for anyone of any party or no party. The mary under the assumption Republicans top two vote getters would advance to would not make it to the General Election, the General Election, even if both are due to heavy Democratic majorities in affiliated with the same party. the urban areas of the state, meaning two SCHOOL LUNCH MENU The bill would make the two major Democrats would face off in November. political parties largely irrelevant in But the best laid plans oft gang awry. MONDAY, MARCH 6 actually selecting their own candidates In the next election there were seven Ham/Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Applesauce and reduce them to the role of merely Democrats on the gubernatorial ballot, endorsing candidates. one nonpartisan and one Republican. TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Senate Bill 103 was introduced by When the smoke cleared, Republican Beef Tacos, Spanish Rice, Tangerines Republican state Sen. James Settelmeyer Dave Treen was elected governor, lead- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 of Minden. ing the way for the state to transition to Chicken Nuggets, Veggies/Ranch, Orange Wedges The Legislative Counsel Bureau digest Republican domination. says of the bill: “This bill changes the At least the open primary is better THURSDAY, MARCH 9 nominating process for partisan offices than letting anyone and everyone decide Pizza, Romaine Salad, Pineapple to create a modified nonpartisan ‘blan- on Election Day in which primary they ket’ primary system in which the names will vote, which some states allow. FRIDAY, MARCH 10 of all candidates appear on the primary Think of it this way. Political parties Shurz Only: Pizz, Salad, Fresh Fruit (Food items can change without notice. Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grain served daily) election ballot and any registered voter are like brands. Without brands who may vote for any candidate, regardless knows what adulterated product you BREAKFAST PRICES LUNCH PRICES of affiliation with a political party.” are getting. $1.65 Elementary $2.40 Elementary Settelmeyer has told the media that Politics is messy. Open primaries just $1.90 Junior High $2.90 Junior High some of his constituents were upset make it messier. that they could not vote in the primary At the turn of the previous century Bal- $1.95 High School $3.15 High School because they were nonpartisan. timore’s notoriously curmudgeonly news- 30¢ Reduced 40¢ Reduced As of December, 39 percent of active paper columnist, H.L. Mencken, pined for Nevada voters were Democrats, 33 more realism in politics: “The voter would percent Republicans and 28 percent make his selection in the full knowledge HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU - MARCH nonpartisan or members of some other of all the facts, as he makes his selection minor party. between two heads of cabbage, or two FRIDAY, MAR. 3 MONDAY, MAR. 4 TUESDAY, MAR. 5 •Egg Salad •Baked Pork Chop •Italian Chicken The whole concept of partisan party evening papers, or two brands of chewing •Seafood Chowder •Mashed Sweet Potatoes •Steamed Rice politics is to facilitate persons of like- tobacco. Today he chooses his rulers as he •Raspberries & Yogurt •Green Beans •Corn Casserole minded political persuasions to organize buys bootleg whiskey, never knowing pre- •Juice •Salad •Applesauce •Banana Pudding, Oranges and select candidates that promise to ad- cisely what he is getting, only certain that vance a given philosophy of governance it is not what it pretends to be. The Scotch WEDNESDAY, MAR. 6 THURSDAY, MAR. 7 — though in recent years the efficacy may turn out to be wood alcohol or it may •Beef Patty on WW Bun •Polish Sausage Regional Area Transit •Baked Beans •Au Gratin Potatoes Available: of this proposition has been suspect in turn out to be gasoline; in either case it is •Lettuce/Onion •Peas Mon.-Fri. - 9am to 2:30pm Nevada with self-styled conservatives not Scotch. … The danger is that the hope- •Available Fruit •Peach Cobbler voting for history making tax hikes. less voters, forever victimized by his false •Pinochle - 12:45pm •Fallon Trip: March 7 •Exercise Class: 10-11am - M-W-F We’ve never been in favor of forcing assumption about politicians, may in the M-T-TH-F •Reno Trip: March 21 •Bingo: 12:45pm - Every Wed. all taxpayers, including nonpartisans end gather such ferocious indignation that and members of other parties, to pay for he will abolish them teetotally and at one MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU - MARCH the primaries the state puts on for the insane sweep, and so cause government MONDAY, MAR. 4 TUESDAY, MAR. 5 WEDNESDAY, MAR. 6 Democrat and Republican parties. Let by the people, for the people and with the •Herb Baked Chicken •Pork Chops •Chili Relleno Bake those parties pay for their primaries or people to perish from this earth.” •Bread Stuffing/Gravy •Yams •Spanish Rice •Peas & Onions •Green Beans •Mexi Corn caucuses or smoke-filled backrooms. In 2014, only 59 percent of those eligi- •Salad •Whole Wheat Roll •Fruit But an open primary system makes ble to vote in Nevada even bothered to •Mixed Berry Cup •Pears it more difficult for the average voter to register. Of those who registered, only weigh the various candidates based on 46 percent went to the polls in Novem- THURSDAY, MAR. 7 Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m. past allegiances and opens the oppor- ber, meaning 73 percent of those eligible •Sloppy Joes •Fallon Trip: March 10 tunity for Fifth Column candidates to vote did not choose any brand of •Baked Beans •Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30 p.m. •Baby Carrots to claim to be what they are not. Faux bootleg whiskey. •Fruit Cocktail Volunteers Needed Democrats or faux Republicans could An open primary just makes matters flood the ballot and split the vote for a worse. — TM Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of March 2, 2017 Page 15 cards of thanks new mineral county library books

hope next year goes better and we are or- Hawthorne Most Novel Revenge” by Ashley Weaver ganized sooner to put on an even better Fiction and “Wives, Fiancées, and Side-Chicks of “The Bear and the nightingale” by Kath- Hotlanta” by Shereé Whitfield. Christmas presentation. I know, in writ- erine Arden; “The Fifth Petal” by Brunonia Non-Fiction ing this, there are a lot of people involved Barry; “#GirlBoss” by Sophia Amoruso; “Butter in this project but to mention everyone “Death of A Ghost” by M.C. Beaton; Celebrates” by Rosie Daykin; “Never would certainly take a whole page of the “Ava’s Place” by Emily Beck Cogburn; “The Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless paper and a LOT of time to write, so be- Girl Before” by JP Delaney; “Swimming Pursuit Of Their Slave, Ona Judge” by Lessons” by Claire Fuller; “The Runaway Erica Dunbar; “The Man Without a Face: lieve me it is from my heart to everyone Midwife” by Patricia Harman; “The Dry” The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin” by involved, no matter what organization by Jane Harper; “The Stars Are Legion” by Masha Gessen; “One Pan and Done” by you were involved with or no matter Kameron Hurley; Molly Gilbert; “Transforming our Image, what little bit or big chunk you did for “We Were the Lucky Ones” by Georgia Building our Brand” by Valerie Gross; “The this event, it was not unnoticed or un- Hunter; “Twelve Angry Librarians” by Mi- Water-Saving Garden” by Pam Penick and randa James; “Gilded Cage” by Vic James; “Get Well Soon: History’s Worst Plagues appreciated. Hawthorne is a wonderful “At Rope’s End” by Edward Kay; “A Death and the Heroes Who Fought Them” by community and the people who do these at the Yoga Café” by Michelle Kelly; “Born Jennifer Wright. sorts of things are why it is such a great of Vengeance” by Sherrilyn Kenyon; “The Large Print place to be. Wall of Storms” by Ken Liu; “Death Come “The Western Double” by Max Brand; That being said, it is starting to feel like to the Fair” by Catherine Lloyd; “The Young “First Strike” by Ben Coes; “Pines” by Widower’s Handbook” by Tom McAllister; Blake Crouch; “The Commodore” by P.T. spring-and with spring we start thinking “The Bertie Project” by Alexander McCall Deutermann; “Murder Most Malicious” by about flowers and gardening and clean- Smith; “The Elusive Elixir” by Gigi Pandian; Alyssa Maxwell and “The Horse Thieves” ing up. The Lions Club and the Victory “Humans, Bow Down” by James Patterson; by Giles Tippette. Thank You, Garden Club, as always, will be hard at “The Young Wives Club” by Julie Pennell; Nevada The Hawthorne Pop Warner thanks work at the Community Rose Garden “Behind Her Eyes” by Sarah Pinborough; “The Last Days of the Daly Gang at Au- “Echoes in Death” by J.D. Robb; “The rora, Nevada” by Clifford Alpheus Shaw. the Kenny Bostic Memorial Youth Ath- and along Main Street and Fifth Street Ripper’s Shadow” by Laura Joh Rowland; Mina letic Fund for their generous donation to working on the Rose Garden and the “The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir” by Jennifer New items to the Mina Library can be seen their program. Shown receiving the cer- flower beds to help beautify our town and Ryan; “Inferno” by Julian Stockwin; “A by visiting our page at www.clan.lib.nv.us tificate of appreciation is Dwayne Bostic bring a sparkle to those businesses that from the Kenny Fund and David Ziegler still grace Hawthorne-can we get some with the Pop Warner program. volunteers to help pick up the slack? It is Annual Statement of FMB Portfolio Management, Inc. Kris Stinson, secretary for Hawthorne probably one of the most cathartic things For the period ended December 31, 2016 Pop Warner believes that all children I do with my precious extra time and I should join the program. “It’s fun, you know quite a few people who could really Location of Principal Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 make friends, develop new skills, develop use the “reflection time” of tending to the Las Vegas, NV 89169 a healthy competitiveness and requires Rose Garden or the flower pots to re-fo- Location of Registered Office: 3993 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 250 commitment and discipline. Hawthorne cus themselves and to lend their commu- Las Vegas, NV 89169 Pop Warner strives to instill this into the nity a hand. youth of our community.” Thanks ahead of time for everyone I, Jane Greenberg, Vice President do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and ac- Hawthorne Pop Warner who already volunteers. And a very, very curate statement of the business transacted by said corportation in the State of Nevada, special thank you to Woody’s for all the for the year ended December 31, 2016. Thank You, TLC they put into our water truck-we The Hawthorne Lions Club would like sure appreciate it. to take this moment to send a long-over- Anyone who would like to help us out, due thank you to the Mineral County don’t be shy-contact Jean Peterson (420- Coalition and Mineral County Juvenile 8922) Tammy Bunch (443-7387) or Nina Probation Office, most notably, Jeremy MacPherson (316-1294) and we will be Williams, Starr Williams and Barb glad to add you to our schedule. (We will BATTLE BORN Owens, for all their generous time dur- be putting our schedule in the paper very ing the Christmas season in organizing, soon too so maybe someone who doesn’t GLASS cleaning, putting up decorations, taking think they have time will see they really down the decorations, planning, round- do). Auto Class & Window Tinting ing up, worrying, more planning, more Thank you Hawthorne worrying and all the tears, sweat and Lion Nina, President time that went into the Christmas Parade Hawthorne Lions of Lights, the Christmas Party at Veter- CALL 775.316.0107 ans Park and the lighting of the tree at McDonalds. Working with volunteers isn’t always easy and the freezing tem- peratures didn’t help either, but overall, it was an awesome thing to do for the com- munity and could not have happened without everything you folks do for us and the community-you rock. I sincerely

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Gaming Control Board declines to release Laxalt recording

By Thomas Mitchell dependent, but Laxalt’s office released a statement saying, “The Attorney Gener- The Gaming Control Board has re- al’s Office was approached by the Sands fused to release to Battle Born Media Corporation asking us to file an amicus newspapers an audio recording surrep- brief about NRS 463 — a statute that pro- titiously made by Control Board Chair- tects the confidentiality of documents man A.G. Burnett of a conversation with submitted to the Gaming Control Board. Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt I’ve made it a practice to personally ad- concerning litigation involving Las Ve- vise and meet with my clients on a regu- gas Sands executive Sheldon Adelson, lar basis. As a Nevada statewide elected Courtesy photos saying the recording is not a public official, I also meet with constituents all Elks Hoop Shoot winner Tyree Bruce, left, and fourth place winner Raeane John- record under state law. the time on issues that are important to son, right, stand with William Bohnette and Steve McBride The existence of the recording was the State and our clients.” first revealed in mid-February by The The Control Board’s custodian of Nevada Independent, an online news or- records replied to Battle Born Media’s Hawthorne’s Raeane Johnson ganization funded by contributions. public records request for a copy of the re- Sources reportedly told the Indepen- cording by saying it is not a public record places fourth in state hoop shoot dent’s editor Jon Ralston that Burnett se- because it was not made by the Control cretly recorded the conversation to protect Board for the purposes of carrying out any By Heidi Bunch He explained that out of the last four the agency, because the Sands had previ- of its functions. MCIN Staff years, Nevada has sent a representative ously tried to have the state intervene in a “Even if the requested material was a to the nationals. multimillion-dollar wrongful termination public record,” the custodian stated, “it In the hype of basketball for all in Min- This year, Tyree Bruce will represent lawsuit by a former executive against the is declared confidential and privileged eral County this weekend, one lucky Nevada in Chicago with McBride and casino company. Adelson has been a major by law and, therefore, exempt from dis- elementary girl took to the floor to rep- Tammy Herrington, Nevada Hoop Shoot contributor to Laxalt’s election campaign. closure,” citing various Nevada statutes, resent her age bracket in the district an- Secretary on Saturday, April 22. Bruce shot Those sources also told Ralston that including one cited by Laxalt in his state- nual Elks Hoop Shoot. 23/25 baskets in the 10-11 boys age bracket. Burnett later gave the recording to the ment. The law broadly declares many Raeane Johnson, who competed in He will represent the North Las Vegas FBI, which determined no crime had records used by the Control Board to de- the 10-11 girls age bracket, would place Elks Lodge in Chicago. been committed. termine the suitability of an applicant for fourth in the competition. Nevada Hoop The last time Nevada took a national Burnett declined to comment to the In- a gaming license to be confidential. Shoot director, Steve McBride of the title was in 1996 when 13 year old Eliza- Boulder City Elks Lodge, stated, “Raeane beth Consdale representing the Boulder has many years left to practice and come City Elks Lodge took the honors. back even better than she was this year.” McBride stated that the annual Elks road they traveled veered away from the McBride was pleased with Johnson’s Hoop Shoot brought out 29 children to railroad track, so the locomotive proved performance and how she represented compete in shooting free throws in bas- History useless to the chase. They were followed Hawthorne Elks Lodge 1704. ketball. continued from Page 9 as far as Clover Valley, where they had another set of fresh mounts, then on to out with a revolver as did bank stenog- Tuscarora. Along the way, the citizen rapher Calhoun. Shots were exchanged, posse gave up the chase. but there were no injuries on either side. The robbers made a clean getaway and Nevada seeks simpler enforcement Bystanders at the Reception Saloon no one even sustained a scratch in the rob- heard the shooting and fired a few shots bery or the following shootout. George of Canadian court orders at the escaping bandits but missed. Nixon quickly sent out an alarm and con- Associated Press simplify the process of domesticating Ca- The robbers circled around toward the tacted the Pinkerton group to help appre- nadian protection orders and give officers east and when they crossed the White’s hend the persons who robbed the bank. CARSON CITY — A national legal immunity if they enforce invalid ones. Creek Bridge, they dropped a sack of He later was elected a United States organization is recommending Nevada Lawmakers are also seeking a way gold and lost some time retrieving it. The Senator and kept a complete file of all the make it easier to verify Canadian court to make up-to-date Canadian records bandits continued on , making their way events surrounding the bank robbery. orders to streamline the recognition of accessible around the clock. That’s cur- toward Golconda where they had fresh This documentation was used to confirm dangerous visitors. rently unavailable. horses waiting. that Butch Cassidy could not have been Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart- Lindsay Beaver of the Uniform Law Citizens in Winnemucca quickly orga- one of the people who robbed the Winne- ment Director Chuck Callaway told law- Commission says the organization’s nized a posse and even fired up a yard lo- mucca Bank on Sept. 19, 1900. makers at a Tuesday hearing he has come recommendation is being considered in comotive to follow along in an attempt to across no foreign domestic violence or- California, North Dakota and Rhode Is- capture the group. The robbers were able This article is by Dayton Author and Historian ders in his 27 years at the department. land. Delaware has enacted it. to stay ahead of the posse since they had Dennis Cassinelli who can be contacted at cas- Nonetheless Callaway supports the About 1.5 million Canadians visit Ne- staged fresh horses about every ten miles [email protected] or on his blog at dennis- intention of Assembly Bill 146. It would vada annually. in order to make a speedy departure. The cassinelli.com.