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cold case Remains found near area local woman went missing in 2005

By Jeff Jardine won’t until completing further his friends. “Some creepy guy The Modesto Bee lab work and notifying family popped out of the bushes and members, is the victim’s name. asked, ‘What are you doing One family, at least, will get a It could be any one of several here?’ ” modicum of certainty to accom- missing persons, including Four days later, Matilda pany years of grief and wonder- those who vanished more than limped into camp worn out and ing. a decade ago. dehydrated. Authorities never On Thursday, a person who Michael Madden? The found a trace of Madden. Mad- lives along Old Strawberry Road 20-year-old Modesto man dis- den’s father, Larry, died at 73, east of Sonora and near Pine- appeared from his campsite at heartbroken and with no blood crest saw what turned out to Sand Bar Flat in August 1996. kin remaining, never knowing be human remains. Tuolumne Friends coming up to join him what happened to his son. County sheriff’s investigators found his camp intact but no Nita Mayo? The 67-year-old Joan Barnett Lee, Modesto Bee file photo came out and confirmed they Madden or his dog, Matilda. Hawthorne, Nev., resident’s Fliers hang near the restrooms at Donnell Vista Point in Tu- are human, then released some “There was a campfire lit, car was found at Donnell Vista olumne County in 2005, where Nita Mayo’s car was found in the information Monday afternoon. right there in Mike’s camp- parking lot. Nearly 10 years later, Patty Sue Tolhurst’s car was What they didn’t release, and site,” said Josh Rocha, one of > See Mayo, Page 4 found at the same spot. Both are missing persons. nevada mineral county MCEDA: 18,000 acre industrial park in the works

By Heidi Bunch land,” Hartmann explained. MCIN Staff A new tenant to the property is Nevada Institute for Auto- Mineral County Economic mated Systems (NIAS). A state Development Coordinator Shel- nonprofit who stood up specifi- ley Hartmann explained to the cally to help Nevada communi- Independent-News that a new ties entice and land drone com- 18,000 acre industrial park is in panies for various testing and the development. drone operations. Currently going through the “After the Discover Haw- phase to be approved as a cer- thorne event held in Decem- Courtesy photo tified economic development ber, NIAS became a tenant Nevada Congressman Cresent Hardy is looking to improve rural health facilities across the state site with the State of Nevada, on the base as a facilitator for by introducing the bipartisan Rural Hospital Enhancement and Long Term Health Act of 2016. the area will offer various sized drone testing. They have ex- lots. tended the state sponsored air Hartmann explained that permits to allow drone flights the sites will be certified and here. The commander has easier to market. The state and divided the base up into ten Bill introduced to benefit Hartmann will be able to offer metroplexes so that different the various sites nationwide at drone companies can test si- trade fairs. multaneously.” rural health facilities The land, managed by SOC, Other business opportuni- and owned by the U.S. Army ties are currently in the works By Heidi Bunch Protects Our Current Rural will have the companies’ even- but until a solid commitment is MCIN Staff Hospitals tually becoming a tenant of reached, the names of the com- • Reauthorizes the State Offices of Rural Health Hawthorne Army Depot. panies or projects will not be Congressman Cresent Hardy introduced a bill (SORH) Grant Program at $15 million for 5 years “The land mass helps us to released. into legislation to strengthen rural health care to strengthen state rural health delivery systems. site differing industry because Hartmann explained that a facilities, such as Mt. Grant General Hospital in • Program has not been reauthorized since it we have enough distance to lo- ground breaking/ribbon cut- Hawthorne. was originally passed in 1992. cate very differing industry in ting ceremony will be held on With the closing of Nye Regional in Tonopah, • In previous years this program has been ap- different locations. We can of- July 14 to introduce the techni- the increase of those needing care has increased propriated at approximately $10 million. fer customer specific pieces of cal/industrial park. at Mt. Grant General Hospital. Those in Tonopah • Removes the program’s sunset provision from were left hours away from any emergency facility the original legislation. and Mineral County emergency services helped to ease the burden by meeting Nye County am- Fosters Investment in New Rural hawthorne army depot bulances at a rendezvous point between the two Hospital Construction counties. • Creates a new carve out within the program Investigating on how to prevent future closing that would allow matching grants for building of these much needed facilities in rural Nevada, new and updating existing hospitals. Hardy said, “What we found was shocking. • Allows hospitals to receive up to $100,000 for Fishing season begins More than 30 percent of America’s rural hospi- construction or improvements. tals are vulnerable to conditions that have caused • Encourages private investment from larger the closure of 71 facilities since 2010. Rural com- more financially stable organizations or compa- Friday at Rose Creek munities are home to some of our most resilient nies by removing the requirement that an inves- Submitted ianina.macpherson.ctr@mail. people, but they are too often overlooked for that tor must be unable to finance projects from its com. very reason. We need to act now to prevent more own resources or through commercial credit at SOC is pleased to announce A copy of your current fish- families from losing their lifelines in times of reasonable rates and terms. that fishing at Rose Creek on the ing license is required prior to emergency.” Hawthorne Army Depot will be access of Rose Creek. The use The summary of the Rural HEALTH Act of Sheds Light on a Problem That Has opening up again this year on of live bait is prohibited. Those 2016 reads as follows: Been Long Overlooked May 6. gaining entrance to the reser- The Rural Hospital Enhancement and Long • Requires the Department of Health and Hu- Visitors who wish to visit voir must adhere to the guide- Term Health Act of 2016, or Rural HEALTH Act, man Services (HHS) to submit an annual report to Rose Creek are required to lines of no alcohol, firearms or is a three part effort to support and enhance one Congress and all 50 State Offices of Rural Health check into Pass and ID office glass containers on the prem- of the most overlooked aspects of our health care on the state of our nation’s rural health system; (located at Building 37) on the ises. system – access to rural hospitals. This straight- something that hasn’t been done since 2003. depot between the hours of You can make reservations to forward legislation improves rural health care by: • Report must include the number and cause of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday fish or hike during the non-op- protecting rural hospitals currently serving com- rural hospital closures within the last year. through Thursday. Inquiries erational hours - just call ahead munities; encouraging investment in new rural • Report must also examine each special hospi- can be made to 775-945-7101 or to speak to either Ann Belzer or facilities; and requiring HHS to shed light on the tal designation to identify the circumstances that the security chief at 775-945- Nina MacPherson to reserve a true extent of the problem. each would be most successful. 7601. You can also email mar- key to the gate. Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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Tanya Bunch A baby antelope was spotted resting this week in the Aurora area. Courtesy photo Sgt. Kyle Stephens, 25, hugs Ronaldo De la Ree, 36, on Monday at the Western Army Aviation Training Site in Marana, Ariz. Last year, Stephens and Spc. Mi- Mineral County chael Knight, 23, saved De la Ree from a burning vehicle wreck while they were Independent-News is once night fishing nearby at the Sweetwater Wetlands Park just outside Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Marcus again offering advertising space in their Armed Forces Day Nevada Guard soldiers special (May 19). If interested in advertising thanked by man they saved your business or event, please By Tech. Sgt. Emerson Marcus miles northwest of Tucson, Ariz. Nevada National Guard Public Affairs Sgt. Kyle Stephens, 25, and Spc. Mi- contact either Heidi or chael Knight, 23, both Nevada Army Amanda at 775-945-2414. MARANA, Ariz. — It was a moment Guard Lakota flight mechanics and that changed Ronaldo De la Ree’s life, but North Valleys High School graduates, for several months he did not know who were deployed last summer in Arizona saved his unconscious body from a fiery working border patrol missions at the car wreck. WA AT S . “People say I’m lucky,” he said. “I say Stephens and Knight, avid fishermen, Mineral County Library Presents… I’m blessed. It was just amazing how I spent early morning hours of June 1, 2015 got saved.” casting lines at Sweetwater Wetlands BlackMagic Production On Monday, De la Ree met the two Park just outside Tucson. men who saved his life at the Western Camera Seminar Army Aviation Training Site about 30 > See Soldiers, Page 14 Learn: •Basic handling do’s and don’ts EE The Reno Gem & Mineral Society Presents •Proper technique for attaching tripod FR g! kin •Lens do’s and don’ts Par •Various shooting techniques Learn techniques Jackpot of Gems! •How to upload digital footage from a trained Mother’s Day Weekend •Proper storage of camera cinematographer SATURDAY SUNDAY $1 Saturday, May 14 - 10 to 2 — Pre-Teen & Up May 7 May 8 OFF Each Adult Call 945-2778 for Information 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission with this AD This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute Admission: $4 to $6, Kids under 6 are FREE! of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Nevada State Library and Archieves. Reno Livestock Events Center • 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno • RenoRockHounds.com

Walker Lake Golf Course Presents ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER $50,000 Dollars for a Hole In One SATURDAY, MAY 7 — 9:00 AM Putting Contest: 9:00am Prizes for: Straightest Drive #2, Closest Driver #3 & #12, Longest Drive #4 Raffle Prizes: Big Bertha Driver, Big Bertha Rescue, Callaway Putter. Over $2,000 in Prizes Visit Walker Lake Golf Course and Make a Golfing Day of It! Entry Deadline 5:00PM Friday, May 6th Walker Lake Golf Course 775-945-1111 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 Page 3 Notices & events When death calls in rural Nevada AFD Committee seeking Jay Gunter picks up the phone parade entries

The 66th Annual Armed Forces Day By John M. Glionna Celebration is just around the corner, a Used with permission by the few entries have been received but not Las Vegas Review Journal enough ... the parade committee wants more. Get out your classic car, shine up HAWTHORNE — When the tele- the bikes and show your support for our phone rings in the middle of the night, men and women of the military. as it often does, Jay T. Gunter knows The theme this year is “Honoring that some desperate family is in trouble. Those Who Serve” and the deadline for They might be his neighbors. parade entries is Wednesday May 11. Perhaps someone landed in jail or, If you want an application call 775-316- worse, suffered a fatal accident. Either 1099 or email armed.forces.day@out- way, the lanky 65-year-old is the man to look.com. call. People wear many hats out in Nevada’s sparsely settled desert, doubling up on Early registration for their responsibilities because there just Pop Warner Saturday aren’t enough working professionals to go around. Hawthorne Pop Warner will hold early Take Gunter: The veteran funeral di- registration on Saturday, May 7 from 10 rector is also the elected justice of the a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HDSOC building. peace, ready to preside over any mid- The cost is $150* per participants ($125* dle-of-the-night arraignments or last- per multi-child discount). The cost will minute search warrant applications. Randi Lynn Beach/Las Vegas Review-Journal be $175 per participant beginning May 15 But that’s not all; he’s a volunteer fire- Funeral director and Justice of the Peace Jay T. Gunter, talks to a reporter in until June 10. fighter’s assistant and the deputy regis- Hawthorne Justice Court in Hawthorne on Thursday, April 6. Gunter is also Parents or guardians must provide: trar in rural Nye, Esmerelda and Mineral Esmerelda County deputy coroner, responding to deaths at all hours of the day copy of birth certificate, current report counties. And he’s Esmerelda County’s and night. card and health insurance informa- deputy coroner, responding to deaths at tion. Pop Warner football is open to all hours. miles. He’s driven 600 miles round-trip, fatalities. “Families trust the bodies of 7-11 year olds who weigh between 50- So when that phone rings, there are no clear across the state to Ely and beyond, diseased loved ones to their care. These 115 pounds. Pop Warner cheer is open groggy-eyed excuses about the lateness just to retrieve one body, and has ranged people have high standing in the com- to 7-13 year olds. (*Early Bird registra- of the hour. He’s on the road, few ques- 150 miles to consult with an isolated munity.” tion discount must be paid in full by tions asked. ranch family on funeral arrangements. May 14). “When people call and say they want Make no mistake, he doesn’t com- DEATH IN A CADILLAC me to come get mom or dad, I don’t say, plain. He knows all-day excursions are Half of Gunter’s 44 years as a funeral ‘Sorry, that’s not my territory,’” he said. part of the job. Around these parts, the director have been spent in Hawthorne, Mother’s Day bazaar “I tell them that I’ll be there as soon as I long-striding nearly 6-foot-5-inch figure where he has handled more than 2,400 on tap may 7 can.’” is a well-known commodity to people funerals, sometimes burying three gen- who know him as “Judge” from his time erations of one family. Community Presbyterian Church SPREAD THIN on the bench, or simply “Jay-T,” a neigh- He bears the gentle mannerisms of a of Hawthorne at 7th and F Streets will In large cities, consumers have their bor for decades. country doctor. But there’s something be having a Mother’s Day bazaar on pick of ubiquitous funeral homes. Not so So when a family member dies, they edgy about the way he tools along the Saturday, May 7 from 11 to 3 p.m. in rural areas, where professionals like call Gunter, their voices heavy with grief, state’s byways and back roads in his There will be a variety of items that Gunter cover wide swaths of real estate: knowing they’ll receive a few kind and vintage white Cadillac “Masterpiece” can be purchased for Mother’s Day His turf comprises 50,000 square miles thoughtful words from someone they’ve hearse, following a trail of death across presents as well as a 50-50 raffle. across central Nevada, an area the size of known for years as a hunting partner or the high-desert plains. It’s almost as Please come and support our church and Arkansas. community volunteer. though David Lynch should be riding keep the bells ringing. Silver State funeral directors have the In rural areas, funeral directors like shotgun. nation’s third-largest client base, accord- Gunter are more than just undertakers; Born in Sacramento, Gunter worked in ing to the National Funeral Directors As- they’re community leaders whom people Idaho and in Carson City before moving Early Reading Program sociation — a factor of the small number often seek out for emotional guidance. to Hawthorne two decades ago. He liked at County Library of mortuaries amid the state’s wide-open “In small-town America, the funeral the area for its fishing and hunting and spaces. For each of 50 funeral homes director is someone who knows the soon became accepted. When he ran for Join a new storytime for young chil- statewide there are 54,000 potential cli- family, the person from whom they seek justice of the peace in 2007, the married dren starting on Thursday, May 5, at the ents. healing at the time of death,” said Arbie father of one got 68 percent of the vote. library from 1-2 p.m. For more informa- Gunter is the only undertaker between Goings, a consultant who trains rural tion please call 945-2778. Pahrump and Fallon — 268 highway funeral directors in how to handle mass > See Gunter, Page 5

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Hawthorne parents arrested on was found at the same spot, 42 miles Mayo east of Sonora on Highway 108. A friend child endangerment, drug charges continued from Page 1 told authorities Tolhurst planned to visit Kennedy Meadows Resort, 8 miles fur- By Heidi Bunch ther east. She hasn’t been seen since then. MCIN Staff Point in August 2005. Her purse and Then there’s the case of Carl Knight, cellphone were inside, along with a re- who was killed in a fight in Jamestown in A hungry, young juvenile asking for ceipt from the Strawberry General Store April 2008. His confessed killers, broth- food in the location of 195 M Street in about 12 miles away from the vista point ers Robert and Paul Slawinsky, told au- Hawthorne led to the arrest of two par- and only a couple of miles from the place thorities they dumped his body into Don ents who were asleep at home. where the remains were found last week. Pedro Reservoir. It never surfaced de- Parents of the child, Amanda Anker and When dogs searched the vista point area, spite detailed searches, and some folks Joshua Blankenship, were found in their they picked up no scent of her other than believed they really tossed Knight’s body residence on April 29 at approximately 9:50 Blankenship Anker right at the car. down a mineshaft, then waived their a.m. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office dep- Again, search teams found not a trace, right to a speedy trial to bargain for lesser uties began an investigation as to where two counts; NRS 453.336 possession of and Mayo’s grown children still don’t charges. And that is what happened. The the juvenile lived. Anker and Blankenship controlled substance; NRS 453.336 pos- know anything more now than they did Slawinskys each pleaded guilty to lesser were found in bed asleep with an unknown session of marijuana less than one ounce; when the searches were called off that manslaughter charges and got 11 years amount of narcotics in plain view. NRS 453.566 possession of drug para- summer 11 years ago. Mayo worked at each. In a press release from Bill Ferguson, phernalia and 200.508 child neglect. a medical clinic in Hawthorne. Tracy More recently and perhaps less likely, Undersheriff for Mineral County Sher- Bail for each parent is set at $29,500. Mayo, Nita’s daughter, told me that the 35-year-old Allen Christopher Mar- iff’s Office, the parents were charged with Both are currently in the Mineral County day her mother’s car was found at Don- tin of Modesto vanished after leaving NRS 453.3325 drug endangered child – Detention Center. nell Vista Point, a man who had been the Chicken Ranch Casino on Feb. 9 in a patient at the clinic showed up there Jamestown and has not been found. claiming he’d heard Nita Mayo had dis- Or the remains could be from someone appeared but had been found, the latter else entirely. arrest record untrue. Regardless, one family somewhere “They hadn’t even started the searches soon will have finality and the ability to yet,” Tracy Mayo told me Monday. “He properly bury their loved one. The following people were arrested in drug paraphernalia and child abuse/ne- was really weird.” She said he later was The others will be left to continue Mineral County on or after April 22 and glect (first). Bail set at $29,500. interviewed and failed a polygraph, but grieving and wondering. were in jail on Monday at or after about • Danuta Sokolowska was arrested by there have been no arrests, and the case 10 a.m. All charges against them are Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on April went cold when the snow began to fall MCIN Note misdemeanors unless otherwise noted. 29 on a warrant arrest. No bail listed. that winter. A late Tuesday afternoon update from All are innocent until proven guilty in • Debora Morris was arrested by Min- A year ago, Mayo said, she drove 21 the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s detective court. Names and charges appear as eral County Sheriff’s Office on April 30 hours from her home in North Dakota to stated that they are still actively trying to they have been received from the sher- for open alcohol container in vehicle, use/ Midland, Texas, where the person of in- identify the human remains found off of iff’s office. possession drug paraphernalia and pos- terest now lives. Highway 108 near Old Strawberry Road • Ester J. Fuentes-Garcia was arrested session schedule I, II, III, IV controlled “I didn’t tell him I was coming,” she in California. by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on substance (first and second). Bail set at said. “I went alone, which probably According to a press release from that April 25 for basic speed (16-20 mph over $3,740. wasn’t too smart. When I had some ques- office, “A search of the area -was com posted limit); failure to return license/ • Theresa Williams was arrested by tions that needed answers.” pleted and no evidence to suggest a cause registration/license plate; owner – proof Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on April She went to his place of work, sat there of death or the identity of the remains of insurance required; diving without 30 for buy/possess/receive stolen prop- and waited for him. was found.” drivers license and possession of less erty; open alcohol container in vehicle; “When he saw me, I didn’t say a word,” The detectives were able to rule out than one ounce of marijuana (first). Bail possession I, II, III, IV controlled sub- she said. “He said, ‘Hello, Tracy. How are connection to several local missing per- set at $3,340. stance (first and second); possession I, you?’ ” son cases and are still working to de- • Amanda R. Anker was arrested by II, III, IV controlled substance (first and He was nervous as they talked, she termine a connection to any other open Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on April second) and use/possession drug para- said. But she extracted no new or poten- cases. 29 for use of controlled substance in pres- phernalia. Bail set at $7,240. tially incriminating information from “The names of the missing persons ence of child; possession schedule I, II, • Sharon E. Love was arrested by him. who have been ruled out will not be re- III, IV controlled substance (first and sec- Walker River Tribal Police on May 1 for Nita Mayo isn’t the only woman to dis- leased at this time, due to notification of ond); possession of less than one ounce DUI – above legal limit (first), basic speed appear with her vehicle found at Donnell next of kin. The remains have been sent of marijuana (first); use/possession drug (11-20 mph over posted limit) and failure Vista Point. Two years ago last week, to the Department of Justice to undergo paraphernalia and child abuse or neglect to drive on right half of road. Bail set at 46-year-old Tuolumne County resident forensic and DNA testing which we hope (first). Bail set at $29,500. $1,200. Patty Sue Tolhurst disappeared. She’d will lead to an identification. This process • Joshua R. Blankenship was arrested Those released from the Mineral been missing for a week when her SUV could take several weeks to complete.” by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on County Detention Center were: Esther J. April 29 for use of controlled substance Fuentes-Garcia (released to bondsman); in presence of child; possession sched- Trevor R. Powell (released time served); ule I, II, III, IV controlled substance (first Caison R. Dillon (released to other and second); possession of less than one agency); Danuta Sokolowska (released ounce of marijuana (first); possession on cash bail) and Jeffery Gray (released Commerce tax foes, defenders schedule I, II, III, IV controlled sub- time served). (Above were released by stance (first and second); use/possession judge unless otherwise noted.) argue in Nevada Supreme Court

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Toll ris was a very good man to have on the His face ruddy from time spent outdoors, A LIVELY BUSINESS Republished with permission from The Nevada- scene in an emergency, and he arrived at he wears an oversized belt buckle and a Gunter has done his homework. He Gram (http://nevadatravel.net/travelgram/wp/) the tunnel mouth at dawn to begin his ring bearing an ivory elk’s tooth, a touch knows the average American family will investigation. When a box of dynamite of country style to his somber suit-wear- suffer a death every eight years. And History books will tell you that the was found nearby, it seemed certain that ing profession. And he keeps his sense when that time comes, he’ll be there for first American soldier to shed his blood a saboteur had been caught in the act of of humor, joking that his middle initial them. in World War One was a lieutenant in trying to blow up the tunnel. By mid- stands for “trouble.” Tony Hughes, whose family once ran the medical corps, wounded by a shell morning half the town of Elko was out at People know Gunter is honest and fair. the local newspaper here, said Gunter burst on July 14, 1917, while serving with the Tonka Tunnel under the impression There’s no pressure to buy a casket that’s arranged the funerals of his two broth- the British Army near Arras, France. that the attacker was still inside. out of a family’s financial reach. ers, including one who couldn’t afford a But the history books are wrong. Three But a thorough search of the tunnel “It’s easier to talk a family up from a headstone. months earlier, on April 12, and only days turned up no trace of any saboteur, just $5,000 to an $8,000 casket than it is to “So Jay went out and got a real nice after Congress voted to enter the war, Cpl a handful of brass cartridges. When convince one with little money to go for rock, had it engraved and placed at the T.M. Murphy of the California National Sheriff Harris came back to town he one that costs $1,200 and not $5,000,” he gravesite,” Hughes said. “He didn’t have Guard was shot through the legs while de- was shaking his head. “The National said. to do that, but that’s the kind of man he is. fending the sacred soil of Elko County, Nev.. Guardsmen did not seem inclined to Each year, Gunter and a part-time em- I’ve seen big tears in his eyes at funerals. He and his comrades in arms had talk,” he told the correspondent from the ployee drive an estimated 50,000 miles to He chokes up. Not many funeral direc- been called up to active duty immedi- Reno Evening Gazette. “I was unable to conduct business, sometimes doubling tors do that.” ately upon the declaration of war and secure a connected story from them.” up on body pickups in their marked in- Hawthorne resident Patty Thyne has assigned to protect bridges, tunnels, Furthermore, as the Gazette reported, dustrial van. another Gunter story: When her son, piers, power stations and other strategic “the dynamite that was found on top of He’s retrieved bodies from roadway Kenneth Bostic, was killed in 2006 while points against the enemy. Corporal Mur- the tunnel apparently was deposited shoulders following traffic accidents serving in Iraq, Gunter arranged for the phy’s company was assigned to guard several months ago . . . in a box that was and picked them up in hospitals, hos- body to be transported all the way back the Tonka Tunnel, 12 miles west of Elko weather-beaten.” pice care centers and ranch bedrooms. to Hawthorne with military honors. on the main line of the Western Pacific By the next day the mystery had been He has driven four-wheel-drive vehicles “They brought Ken home in a C-130,” Railroad. It was a duty characterized by cleared up. As Murphy and his men had through the snow and mud to reach other she recalled. “It was all Jay; he knows freezing cold and numbing boredom, tiptoed cautiously through the darkness, spots — once walking two miles into the how to work with people. He’s got a big broken only by the roaring clamor of intent on catching any hint of the fugi- woods with a stretcher — where hunters, heart. He always has, and he always the trains rushing through and by the tive, the sentries at the other end heard farmers, ranchers, off-road enthusiasts will.” beauty of the star-splashed sky at night. them. Convinced that the saboteur was and hot-springs bathers have died from Gunter looks out for his country cli- And so at ten minutes to midnight on creeping toward them, they had opened accidents, or when someone walked far ents. In the funeral parlor, he doesn’t the night of the 12th Cpl Murphy was fire and mowed down Corporal Mur- into the outback to commit suicide. use much makeup, even with women, supervising the changing of the guard phy. When their fire was returned they One body he recovered had been miss- because ranch women don’t wear much at the east end of the tunnel when, as the snapped off more rounds. Thus the brief ing for eight years. Over the decades, in in life. Sometimes, he’ll do their hair him- Elko press reported the next day, “one of battle of the Tonka Tunnel. all kinds of weather, he’s responded to self, or bring in a trusted hairdresser so the soldiers happened to look toward the The wounded Murphy was taken to the top of Mount Grant just outside Haw- they can look like they did when they mouth of the tunnel, and saw a man dart Elko by train, and recuperated in the thorne to recover the bodies of a half- laughed and told jokes in the stylist’s suddenly inside the opening.” local hospital without incident. He was dozen people killed in several different shop. The startled soldier shouted the alarm probably back on active duty before his single-engine airplane crashes. He has a minor in psychology, which and Murphy came running. Murphy troopers got over their embarrassment. If Gunter is ever going to get a speeding often comes in handy. Once, when a man unlimbered his rifle and, with two of Three days later the countryside was ticket, it will be on the way to retrieve a looked to him for solace after losing his his troopers, advanced into the inky still aflame with excitement over the body. On the return trip, he drives slowly elderly mother, Gunter gave him a plain- blackness of the tunnel. Their crunching shooting when a second and more mys- out of respect for the dead. spoken answer. footsteps echoed through the long tube terious incident occurred. As the Gazette Once, on his way to Tonopah to pick up “Look, I don’t have any magic words,” of tunnel as they advanced slowly, reso- correspondent reported, “The guards at the body of an old friend, he was stopped he said. “But I lost my own mother a lutely and blindly. the tunnel west of Elko were fired upon for speeding by a Nevada Highway Pa- few years ago, so I know how bad you’re Sudden gunshots blazed in the dark- last night by three horsemen employing trolman who didn’t recognize Gunter’s hurting.” ness, deafening in the confines of the sniping tactics. They opened fire on the new vehicle. Friends often ask Gunter who’s going tunnel, and bullets tore through Mur- guards at intervals from 9 o’clock till 3 this “Where’d you get this van, Jay?” he to handle his funeral. He scratches his phy’s legs. With a cry he fell to the tracks morning. None of the guards was hit, and asked after he walked up to the driver’s head over that one, but his answer has a while his soldiers returned the fire. For a there was no damage done. The horse- window. ring of rural wisdom. long, furious moment bullets flew thick men escaped around daybreak. . . .” Gunter told the officer where he was “When it comes to death,” he tells and fast through the tunnel, ricocheting From then on it was All Quiet on the going, to care for the elderly woman they them, “we all take our turn.” madly off the tunnel walls and whining Northeastern Nevada Front. But you out into the night. have to wonder who was doing the all- A hubbub of shouting erupted and Mur- night sniping, and why. phy’s men grabbed him up and staggered Whoever it was, they can’t dull the lus- back the way they had come, struggling to ter on the buttons of Cpl T.M. Murphy, Maggie’s Once More avoid bumping his wounded legs against the first American casualty of World the rough tunnel walls as they went. War One, shot by his buddies at the Bat- No saboteur emerged from either end tle of the Tonka Tunnel, Elko County, of the tunnel, and with the guards on full Nevada, USA, April 12, 1917. alert at both closely watched portals, Lt. Mother’s Day Buffet Weir, the commanding officer, made a David Toll is a member of the Never Sweats, a Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Home Fries, Waffles brilliant move: he called the Sheriff. Nevada history writers’ group. His email address & Chicken Fried Steak Actually, Elko County Sheriff Har- is [email protected] $10.95 Per Person - 8am-1pm Happy 1st Includes a Beverage Please make a reservation for parties of 6 or more Birthday 945-2575 Takoda! We Love U! Love, Mom, Dad, Taylen & Treven NOWat Fox Peak PLAYING Cinema in Fallon

Happy 17th Birthday, MOTHER’SThe BEST Popcorn in the valley. Visit usDAY on the web at Andre! FoxPeakCinema.com for Movies, Showtimes and Advance Tickets. 501 E. Williams Ave. - Fallon We all love you. (Across from Banner Churchill Hospital) Mom, Dad, Devon, Joseph & TyShawn Join us every Tuesday. ALL Seats - ALL Day & Evening only $6.00, including 3D Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 focus on the family Curious family considers adoption Q: I’ve heard that your organization supports foster care and adoption. I’m somewhat curious, but also a bit hesitant -- and our family already has a lot on our plate. Should we get involved? Jim: Both of my parents died by the time I was 12; I was an orphan in ele- mentary school. So my heart goes out to the 143 million children worldwide who hunger for the chance to call someone “Mom” and “Dad.” I know what it feels like to drift through life without the an- chor of a parent’s love. That’s why Focus on the Family began the “Wait No More” campaign. When we think of orphans, we often picture poor kids in Third World slums. JIM DALY That’s certainly a serious global issue that Sponsored by Hawthorne’s deserves more attention. But there are First Baptist Church more than 100,000 orphaned children in the American foster care system. They go what she eats, how she eats it and how to sleep at night dreaming of real homes long it takes to finish a meal. Make it clear full of hugs and laughter. They long to be that you expect her to eat what you pre- accepted. pare. You can offer a choice between two Our American culture embraces a equally nutritious options -- say, broccoli “me first” attitude that rejects the idea of or beans as the vegetable -- but don’t al- self-sacrifice. We’re faced with endless low her to pick between beans and crack- opportunities to entertain ourselves with ers. sports, movies, hobbies and possessions. Most importantly, don’t turn meals Those things aren’t inherently wrong. into power struggles. Just give clear, sim- But when we pursue them so much that ple instructions about your expectations we fail to love and care for those among and then move forward with your nor- us who are hurting, we need to rethink mal mealtime routine. If you provide a our priorities. wholesome selection of foods and she Adoption certainly isn’t for every fam- isn’t interested, don’t fight or force her to ily. But I’m guessing there are many cou- sit for hours at the table until she eats it. ples who might find room in their hearts Give her a reasonable amount of time to for a child who doesn’t have a place to call finish her food, then put it in the refrig- home. And there are numerous ways that erator until she’s hungry. Don’t allow her families who don’t adopt can help those to become stuck in a rut of three or four who do. For more information, contact foods that are “the only things she ever your local social services department or eats.” She won’t starve if you hold your visit Focus on the Family’s special web- ground. site, ICareAboutOrphans.org. Note: Be aware if she’s responding to Q: How can we get our finicky 4-year- certain textures -- some children can be old to eat what we give her? Her selective more reactive than others in their sen- eating habits are driving us crazy. I see sory world, including food. this as disobedience, but my spouse fears Remember, Mom and Dad must agree that making an issue of it will lead to eat- on how to respond to this issue, and ing disorders later. Help! each of you needs to stick with the plan Danny Huerta, Executive Director, and follow through on it. Otherwise, the Parenting: First, make sure that you problem will persist and your mutual and your spouse are on the same page frustration level will only increase. and can work as a united team to map out and follow a plan of action. And rest easy: Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, and responding to mealtime willfulness with president of Focus on the Family and host of the appropriate consequences will not cause Focus on the Family radio program. Catch up with an eating disorder later in life. him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.face- Begin by setting firm guidelines as to book.com/DalyFocus.

HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU MAY Friday Monday Tuesday (6) Fish Sandwich, Cole- (9) Chef’s Salad, As- (10) Chicken Pot Pie, slaw, Fries, Pineapple sorted Crackers, Yogurt/ Mixed Green Salad, Peaches Whole Wheat Roll, Apples

Wednesday Thursday Regional Area Transit (11) Hamburgers, Baked (12) Saucy Pork Chops, Available: Mon. - Fri. Beans, Chips, Peach Cob- Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed 9am to 2:30pm bler Vegetables, Applesauce Menu Subject •Pinochle 12:45pm •Exercise Class 10-11am to Change M-T-TH-F M-W-F •Bingo 12:45pm Fallon Trip: May 10 Every Wed. Reno Trip: May 24 MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU FOR MAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday (9) Chicken Broccoli w/ (10) Lasagna, Spinach, (11) Chili Relleno Bake, Noodles, Vegetable, Garlic Bread, Oranges Cottage Cheese, Sliced Whole Wheat Roll, Tomato, Peaches Dessert

Thursday Menu Subject (12) Sloppy Joes, Baked Volunteers Needed Beans, Carrots, Fruit to Change Cocktail LUNCH SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. Fallon Trip: May 13 Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30pm

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MONDAY, MAY 9 Breakfast: Egg Omelet, Applesauce, Toast Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Fruit TUESDAY, MAY 10 Breakfast: Whole Grain Waffle, Orange Wedges Lunch: Beef Nachos, Peaches WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Breakfast: Yogurt, Apple Wedges, Biscuit & Jelly Lunch: Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Apples THURSDAY, MAY 12 Breakfast: Hot/Cold Cereal, Peaches Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Baked Beans, Fruit FRIDAY, MAY 13 Breakfast: Sausage Pizza Squares, Pineapple Lunch: Pizza, Salad, Fruit (Food items can change without notice. Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grain served daily)

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Donald L. Larson climate. In fact we all laughed when Donald L. Larson was born on Sept. 21, Grandpa put stakes in the ground to sup- 1938 and passed away on April 14, 2016 at port the vegetables in his garden and the the age of 77 years stakes started growing leaves. and seven months. Jim is survived by his loving wife Dixie; He is survived brother John and wife Lois of Missouri; by his wife, Mael- sons: Tom and wife Sabrina of Reno; len S. Larson and Jerry of Colorado, Mike of California, children: Carl Lar- James and wife Pat of Texas; Pat and wife son and daugh- Holly of Hawthorne; Rob of Hawthorne ters: Samara and and daughters: Dee and husband John Destany; Robert of California; Tracey and husband John Donald L. Larson Larson, wife Linda of Reno; Susie and husband Darren of and sons: John and California and Lisa and husband Lloyd Robert Jr.; Donna of Utah. Grandchildren include: Kyle and David Nichols and sons: Carl G. and Pellett (Summer); Heather Close (Ja- Christopher A.; Mary E. Larson and son); Sarah Brewer (Billy); Megan White; sons: Jason L. and Michel Garcia, Jr. and Courtney Curtis; Nick Eudy (Ashley); daughter: Jessika. He also had five great Zachary Pellett; Shaun Pellett (Rebecca); grandchildren. Jonah Pellett (Alex); Devin Eudy; Hillary Donald had 30 years in the civil service. Pellett; Kaitlin Pellett; Brooke Pellett; He spent time in Adak, Alaska and 15 Hannah Pellett and Alyssa Eudy. Jim years in Okinawa, Japan. also leaves fourteen great grandchildren and two additional great grandchildren James Monroe Bess that are due to arrive soon. On April 30 at 5:35 a.m., WWII, Korea, A memorial service will take place at 80 Years Ago - Grand opening of the new Gallo’s Café featured special music Vietnam Veteran James Monroe Bess the LDS Church, located at 207 South A for entertainment and dancing. Mike Gallo, who had operated the Nevada Club “Jim” passed away St. Hawthorne on Friday, May 20 at 11 and Café for 18 months, completely remodeled and added to the building on the peacefully with a.m., with a reception to follow. opposite side of E Street, which had been the home of the Mineral County Inde- his wife Dixie and The family would like to thank the doc- pendent-News. family by his side. tors and staff of Renown Medical Center Jim was born for the exceptional care and support they July 27, 1928 in provided Jim and the family during his 10 YEARS AGO Carson City. Portland, Mo. to last days. In lieu of flowers, the family • The Hawthorne Ordnance Museum • Herman Hereford, principal of the Thomas and Is- request donations in Jim’s name to the received a 1952 XHJP-1 “Flying Banana” elementary school in Schurz for 11 years, abel Bess. He Honor Flight of Nevada, P.O. Box 21123, helicopter as an exchange with the U.S. became a surprise candidate in the race James Monroe was raised on a Reno, NV 89515 or by calling Gunny Rios Navy Museum in California. for the Democratic nomination for lieu- Bess farm, attended a at 775-323-9955, www.honorflightnv.org. • Nevada Law Enforcement officers tenant governor. small one room Participated in a Memorial Officers Run • Wilma Moody of Hawthorne was school and gradu- Susan Kay Barrow from Las Vegas to Carson City. Officer elected as vice chairman of the state ated from Mokane High School in 1946. On April 22, 2016, Susan Kay (Wells) Paul Loop; Officer Mike Zolgniak; Dep- Democratic Central Committee. Doro- Growing up Jim longed to be a United Barrow became fully aware of the Heav- uty Mickey Boyles; Deputy Randy Ad- thy Werner and Roy Aalbu were elected States soldier. After graduating he joined enly reality when ams; Officer Dan Higginson and Officer to represent Mineral County in the state the Army and began his life long journey her soul and spirit Jay Horsley were participants in this run. organization. of serving the country he loved. His ex- separated from her • Hawthorne Elks Lodge 1704 wins first • Judge Vane Day wrote in his “Every- periences during his 23 year enlistment body. It was a pre- place in their division and placed second day by Vane Day” column in this paper shaped the countless stories that he loved mature departure, in State Finals. 50 years ago… “Many folks have retained to recount with a clarity that amazed and for sure and su- the instincts of their infancy and kick-up captivated all that heard them. premely our loss. 20 YEARS AGO an awful fuss when they can’t have their In 1949 he married Conza Mae Bald- Susan was born • Judge Eugene S. Gates was honored ‘rattle’.” win and together they adopted their two in Portland, Ore. for over 30 years tenure in the office of daughters Dee and Susie and their son on September 25, Mina Justice Court. 60 YEARS AGO James. After Jim retired from the Army Susan Kay Barrow 1953, but grew up • The 1996 “Miss Mineral County” • The county tax rate was set at $3.21 for at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four in Salem, Ore. She pageant was planned for May 10 at the the fiscal year 1956-57. Rate for the towns (CW4) in 1969 their family settled in Car- graduated from S. Salem H.S. in 1971, El Capitan in Hawthorne. Michelle of Hawthorne, Luning and Mina was at rington, Mo. at the family farm and Jim where her Mother, Alma Wells, was a Dow was the pageant coordinator and the maximum of $5 per $100 valuation. started “Can Do Services” which led to Home Economics teacher. She enjoyed the contestants were: Tiffany Dillard; • The Navy announced that Building years of building homes and completing running in college, and she would pass Misty Fenison; Jessica Going; Meagan 103-8 (Tank Overhaul) was to be opened remodel jobs in the surrounding areas. “Pre” in the Pioneer Cemetery at the U Kocinski; Jennifer Lamb and Temple on Armed Forces Day in addition to Over the years Jim and Connie fostered of O. Before graduating she married her Montoya. the Torpedo Shop No. 1 and the Exhibit up to eight children at a time and in the first husband and they entered the Air • E. Clampus Vitus members Wayne Building. process helped countless children in Force together, where she served as an Kichenmaster and Ray Blondin unveiled • The Serpent nine dropped the West- their area. X-ray Tech. the monument placed at the old court- ern Title game to the Reno Huskies in a Although Jim was retired from the After the Air Force she graduated from house in Hawthorne. 3-1 game played in Las Vegas. Army his love for his country never left Sac State University in Graphic Design • Keith Oddieo won the Marble Tour- him. He loved to read “Army Times” and and spent years at that field as well as 30 YEARS AGO nament sponsored by District No. 4 of it was in one issue that he saw a civil ser- a Technical Writer for such companies • Ten bids on three separate contracts to the V.F.W. vice opportunity at DZB in Hawthorne, as Magazine publishers and High Tech construct the Whiskey Flat water project Nev. that would allow him to return to Computer firms. south of Hawthorne were received by the 70 YEARS AGO the work that he loved. In 1982 he moved A second marriage in 1992 to Jeff county commissioners. Tempest Com- • The home of Mrs. M. Mingle, located his family to Hawthorne and fell in love Barrow found them in Folsom, Calif., pany of Murray, Utah was the low bidder near the south shore of Walker Lake with the surrounding area. In 1984 Jim where she worked for Island Pacific. on the pipeline phase. Fred Anderson burned to the ground. lost his wife Connie to cancer. Jim met Traveling to their convention in Las and Son of Utah was the low bidder on • Charles (Alabam) Tiller was the and married Dixie Pellett in 1985 and ac- Vegas in 2004, hating flying, she drove the well drilling portion of the project. first candidate to seek office- inMin cepted a position at the Sierra Army De- there on Hwy 95 in Nevada. Back at • “Yard of the Month” awards were eral County in the 1946 election, when pot a year later in Herlong, Calif. Upon work she told a supervisor about a presented by LTC Rodney Tanaka, he filed for the Democratic nomination retiring in 1992 Jim and Dixie returned to “cute little town” she passed through. Commander of the Army depot, to the for long-term commissioner of Mineral Hawthorne, Nev. He asked which one? “Mina.” “Oh”, he following: In Babbitt to Billy and Anita County. Jim Bess was a humble man that lived said. “I grew up there”. Exploring this Marshall: James and Dixie Bess were • Gloria Springer of Hawthorne was his life grounded in his faith, centered on connection led to rehabbing an old RR the winners on Conelly Drive; Schweer chosen as Queen of the Annual Mac- his family, and committed to the service house in Mina to live in and collecting Drive winners were Jack and Linda Dar- kay Day at the University of Nevada in of his country. In his 87 years of life he other properties. land and John and Marjorie Stingerie of Reno. had many highlights and accomplish- She worked in her field for the Haw- Quarters J were the winners for the best • Captain Norman C. Gillette became ments. He was honored to serve as the thorne Army depot for three years, looking yard for quarters on the base. the Commanding Officer of Hawthorne Grand Marshal of the Armed Forces then continued her talents in her own • Two local boxers, helping each Naval Ammunition Depot succeeding Day Parade. In 2014 he was a part of the business and passions for sewing, cro- other to train for their fights on May 16 Captain F.A.L. Vossler who was re- Honor Flight Nevada which flew our lo- chet and knitting, creation of a line as part of the Armed Forces Day fes- tiring from the Navy. Captain John F. cal veterans to Washington D.C. where of spiritual greeting cards, as well tivities were the Master Scrapper him- Goodwin was named as Executive Of- they toured the memorials and were as studies in original scriptural lan- self Joe “Scrap Iron” Johnson and Mr. ficer. honored for their service. Jim loved the guages and the subject of Universal Bad Company, Kenneth “The Menace” • Local young men being released from beauty of the Nevada desert and could be energy. She also volunteered and had Rosemore. active military service were; Arthur J. found driving the dirt roads on Mt. Grant many friends in Mineral County. Su- • Mineral County Horseman’s Associ- Deering; Richard E. Hofer; Charles O. and beyond with his camera in hand. san’s main passion was rescuing cats ation held their first Gymkahana of the Eissler; John Snyder and Robert J. Dick- He was in his glory on the hunting trips and being an advocate for animal wel- year with a very good turn-out of partic- son. where he proudly served as the camp fare, and made many friends through ipants. cook and he treasured the times he was such activities. 80 YEARS AGO able to spend in the great outdoors with She leaves behind her mother Alma 40 YEARS AGO • A road accident near Kinkead re- family and friends. Anyone that has had Wells, 97, her sister Nancy and family, • The MCHS Serpents won the North- sulted in the death of Mrs. Zola Wolfe, the honor of being in the company of Jim brother Tom and family, numerous rela- ern Nevada AA Conference in baseball young Hawthorne matron. The car in would know the sincerity of his embrace tives, as well as husband Jeff Barrow, his competition at Carson City. They de- which she and her husband were rid- as he would wrap you in a hug that said four sons and their families and many feated Incline Village 7-5 to cop the vic- ing struck a rock on the highway near “seeing you again was the highlight of his friends world wide. tory. Kinkead, causing the vehicle to go day”. In his shop he created treasures A Celebration of Life will be held at the • The Wovoka Indian Dancers from down an embankment and overturn. for all of his children and grandchildren Mina Senior Center on May 14, 2016 at 1 Schurz presented an Indian Pageant as Mrs. Wolfe sustained fatal injuries as he turned pieces of scrap wood into p.m. part of the Armed Forces Day Celebra- while Mr. Wolfe escaped with cuts and just about anything you could imagine. She is, and will be, sorely missed by tion. bruises. He loved the outdoors, eagles, and could all. “The cats and I miss you terribly! See • Mineral County High School girls • J.W. (Scoop) Connors was reelected grow anything in this parched desert you again in a few years, Sweetie!” track team won the state track meet held chairman of the Mineral County Repub- in Yerington. lican Central Committee, and Miss Jean Conelly was named secretary at a party 50 YEARS AGO convention held in Hawthorne. • New administrators were named • High School Board of Trustees voted ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING by the school board. Delbert Cor- to retain the same teaching staff; George nella was named principal of Mineral W. Brown, principal, and mathematics Mineral Television District One advises the public of our annual County High School; Henry E. “Lefty” instructor; Wilbur Tracy, science and budget meeting, May 19, 2016, 7 p.m. outside of the commissioner's Mayer was named as vice principal to boys athletic coach; Catherine Slavin, succeed LaMar LeFevre who resigned commercial and girls physical education; meeting room at Mineral County Courthouse 1st & A Street. to accept a position with the state in Mary Malloy, English. Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 church news

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

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 5 6 7 9 a.m. — Hawthorne Army Serpent baseball/ 9 a.m. — SOC Armed Depot Blood Drive softball regionals Forces Fund Raising Golf 1 p.m. — Story time at Classic (Walker Lake Golf Library Course) 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your 11 a.m. — Presbyterian Own Gardening Class Bazaar V.F.W. Post 2313 6 p.m. — Armed Forces Day pageant Serpent baseball/ softball regionals Serpent baseball/ softball regionals

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 p.m. — Walker Lake 12 p.m. — Lunchbox Book 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 1 p.m. — Friends of the Serpent Track-North- 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Working Group Club Valley Veterinary Clinic Library ern Nevada D4 Re- Lodge 42 6 p.m. — American Legion 6 p.m. — V.F.W Auxiliary gional Championship 1 p.m. — Order of the Post No. 19 Post 2668 (Yerington HS) Eastern Sky of Nevada 6 p.m. — Class of 1977 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your Serpent Track-North- reunion meeting Own Gardening Class ern Nevada D4 Re- 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your 7 p.m. — Hawthorne gional Championship Own Gardening Class Lodge 1704 Elks (Yerington HS) 7 p.m. — V.F.W Auxiliary 2313 Armed Forces Day meeting

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5 p.m. — KARRS 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your 12 p.m. — Soroptimist 1 p.m. — MCCTA Armed Forces Day Own Gardening Class International Hawthorne 6 p.m. — Victory Garden Armed Forces Day 5-7 p.m. — Horseman’s Club meeting Association Meeting 6 p.m. — 4H Leadership Council Fundraiser Dinner at Elks Lodge 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your Own Gardening Class

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your 2-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 6-8 p.m. — Grow Your Own Gardening Class Valley Veterinary Clinic Own Gardening Class 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge 1704 Elks

29 30 31 12:30 p.m. — Retired Public Employees of Nevada

Choosing an appropriate walking cane Dear Savvy Senior, Jim Miller When using a cane, it should always be held in the hand I have severe arthritis in my knee and savvy senior could use a walking cane to help me get opposite of the leg that needs support. For example, if your around. Is there anything I should know knee pain is on your left side, you should use the cane in your about canes before I buy one? are single point straight canes, but right hand. The cane should then move forward as you step Limping Linda come with a swan neck curve in the upper part of the shaft that puts the forward with the bad leg. Dear Linda, user’s weight directly over the cane tip When it comes to choosing a cane for for added stability. These canes are typ- tip at the bottom to prevent slipping. A forward with the bad leg. balance and support most people don’t ically aluminum, adjustable-height and worn or torn rubber tip is dangerous, If you have to go up stairs, you should give it much thought, but they should. come with a flat, soft grip handle that’s so check the tip frequently to ensure it’s lead with the good leg. And when you go Walking canes come in hundreds of dif- easy on the hands. in good condition and replace it when down stairs, you should put your cane ferent styles, shapes and sizes today, so Both straight canes and offset-han- necessary. Rubber tips come in different on the step first and then step down with you need to take into account your needs dle canes are best suited for people who sizes depending on the shaft diameter, your bad leg. and preferences to ensure you choose have a slight walking impairment. and can usually be purchased in multi- The Mayo Clinic offers a slide show one that’s appropriate for you. Here are 3. Quad canes: Also called broad packs at your local pharmacy. at mayoclinic.com/health/canes/ some tips that can help. based canes, these work best for people The grip is also very important, so HA00064 that will show you how to who need maximum weight bearing and choose one that’s ergonomically de- choose and use a cane. It’s also a smart Types of Canes support. Quad canes comes with four signed, or one that has a molded rubber idea to work with a physical therapist. The first thing you need to consider is separate tips (some have three tips) at or foam grip that’s comfortable to hold how much support you need. That will the base, they usually have an offset flat on to. Where to Buy help you determine the kind of cane you handle, and can remain standing when And if you travel much, consider get- You can buy canes at drugstores, dis- choose. The three basic types of canes you let go of it which is very convenient. ting a folding cane that can be packed or count retailers, medical supply stores you’ll have to choose from include: Fitting the Cane stored away easily. and online, usually between $10 and $50. 1. Straight canes: These are basic, sin- Once you decide on the type of cane, You’ll also be happy to know that Med- gle point canes that typically incorporate you need to make sure it fits. Stand up How to Use icare covers canes with a written pre- a rounded “crook” handle or “L-shaped” with your arms hanging straight down When using a cane, it should always be scription from a physician. ergonomic handle. Usually made of at your side. The top of the cane should held in the hand opposite of the leg that lightweight aluminum or wood, most of line up with the crease in your wrist, so needs support. For example, if your knee Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. the aluminum models are adjustable in your arm is slightly bent at the elbow pain is on your left side, you should use Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. height and some even fold up. when you grip the cane. the cane in your right hand. The cane org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today 2. Offset-handle canes: These also The cane should also have a rubber should then move forward as you step show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Page 10 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 SERVICES OFFERED

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Gordon & Associates at 1-800-475-0979 to start your •High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, storage shed, fenced, washer, dryer, new application today! (NVCANMay5) •Three (3) years accounting/bookkeeping/budgetary experience. •Two (2) years experience in government accounting is preferred. •Strong computer skills preferably with IBM AS400 systems, Microsoft Office & Excel. •Ability to work discreetly & confidentially with issues concerning personnel & human NOTICE TO REGISTERED VOTERS resource related matters. It is no longer required that a full listing of registered voters be published. The Mineral •Ability to maintain composure under difficult circumstances. County Clerk will provide an alphabetical listing of the names of all registered voters and their •Must possess a positive working relationship with other County offices, employees precincts free of charge to any person upon request. This list will be provided free only once to and the Public. each requestor prior to the Primary Election and again prior to the General Election. Requests Applications are available at the Mineral County Recorder-Auditor’s Office,, 105 South “A” for additional lists will be provided at a rate of one cent per registered voter name. Street, Hawthorne, NV between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or call (775) 945-3676 for more informa- The Primary Election will be held on June 14, 2016 and the General Election will be held on tion or e-mail to [email protected]. Applications are also available on the November 8, 2016. If you have a question about your voter registration or precinct, please call County’s website mineralcountynv.us and click on the Employment Opportunities link. the Clerk’s Office at 775-945-2446. Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Christopher Nepper Accommodations for disabled applicants can be arranged by calling the Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer and Office of the Recorder/Auditor (775) 945-3676. Ex-Officio Registrar of Voters Mineral County is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING POSITION: Assistant Cook / Kitchen Aide - Unclassified WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SALARY: $8.25 per hour w/Benefits HOURS: 30 hours/week Opening Date: April 25, 2016 Closing Date: Until Filled CHRONIC DISEASE ON NEVADA?

JOB DESCRIPTION Be familiar with and comply with all Department of Health regulations regarding total sanitary and health requirements for a food establishment. Will perform tasks as assigned to assist and contribute to an efficient kitchen operation and preparation/delivery of meals to congregate and homebound clients. Provide assistance to the Cook and be responsible for dish washing du- ties and janitorial duties on a daily basis. Will also assume the duties and responsibilities of the $401 BILLION Projected total cost of chronic Cook/Food Service Manager during his/her absence. Be knowledgeable in the effective use of disease 2016-2030 in Nevada. the kitchen equipment. Detailed job description available at Senior Center. QUALIFICATIONS •Must be at least 18 years of age. •Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license with good driving record. •High School Diploma or GED equivalent. •Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and standing/walking for 1.7 MILLION long periods of time. people in Nevada had at least •Food preparation experience preferred but not essential if willing to undergo training. 1 chronic disease in 2015. •Must be able to follow written and oral directions. •Ability to work quickly, efficiently, accurately, independently and without direct supervision. •Genuine concern for and knowledge of special sociological and psychological needs of the elderly population. •Must be respectful and courteous to, and possess a positive working relationship with 10,900 LIVES in Nevada could be saved clients, other staff and the general public. Must demonstrate a caring and patient demeanor when working with the elderly. annually through better prevention and treatment Applications available at Mineral County Senior Center, PO Box 1058 - 975 K Street, Haw- of chronic disease. thorne, NV 89415. Call (775) 945-5519 for more information. Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA Accommodations Available This is a safety sensitive position. Successful applicants will submit to a TOGETHER WE pre-employment drug-screening and a criminal background check. CAN DO BETTER. Mineral County is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. FightChronicDisease.org/Nevada Mineral County Independent-News The Week of May 5, 2016 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 12 Governor threatens suit over wild horse overpopulation rustrated with the inability of federal land managers to control wild horse overpopulation, this past week Gov. Brian Sandoval Fput out a press release saying he plans to pursue legal action to force the federal agencies to fund wild horse population control. The statement said the Bureau of Land Management is already telling Thomas Mitchell ranchers they will face a reduction or Commentary even elimination of some grazing per- mits due to the overpopulation, a major Even though the wild horse law economic impact for the state. passed in 1971 specifically states, “The “The BLM has underfunded the wild Secretary (of Interior) shall cause addi- horse program for years and as a result, tional excess wild free roaming horses editorial the livelihood of our local economies and burros for which an adoption is now being threatened. For too long, demand by qualified individuals does Nevada has been forced to compensate not exist to be destroyed in the most hu- Bundy and his followers for the federal government’s inability mane and cost efficient manner possi- to manage these growing populations ble,” congressional appropriations since without the appropriate resources,” the 2009 have stipulated no funds are to should get a speedy, public trial governor said. “If the Department of the be used “for the destruction of healthy, Interior refuses to adequately fund this unadopted, wild horses and burros …” ancher Cliven Bundy, two of his obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to program, the State will pursue all legal Since wild horses are an invasive spe- sons and their 16 co-defendants have the assistance of counsel for his options to protect our local producers cies with few natural predators, perhaps in the April 2014 armed stand- defense.” and communities.” Nevada should take a page from Louisi- off with federal agents trying to Keeping the defendants in prison for a In response, Attorney General Adam ana’s playbook. Rround-up Bundy’s cattle should be pros- year without the benefit of a conviction Laxalt, whose office would be tasked to When the swamps were being over- ecuted to the full extent of the law, but is hardly a speedy trial, nor does keeping handle such litigation, sent out a state- run by non-native nutria — basically prosecuted under the full constraints of evidence a secret constitute a public trial. ment saying, “I remain committed to giant 20-pound rats — they came up the U.S. Constitution. The Las Vegas Review-Journal and defending our state, counties and local with the idea that they could reduce the This past week U.S. Magistrate Judge this newspaper filed a legal challenge economies from actions by the federal population and make a few bucks, too, Peggy Leen set a trial date of Feb. 6 next this past week to the proposed protective government that endanger our future.” by convincing Yankees that nutria is a year before Federal District Court Judge order to keep evidence secret — a move The governor notes that the problem culinary delicacy. They figured if they Gloria Navarro for the 19 defendants, reminiscent of the British Star Chamber is particularly severe in southeast Elko could convince people to eat crawfish, all of whom are being held without bail the Founders found so repugnant. County, where there are more than 5,000 basically mudbugs, why not giant rats? pending that trial. The case was sched- The motion by attorney Maggie Mc- wild horses — 350 percent more than Nevada could use the slogan: “Don’t uled for trial on May 2. Letchie says “the government’s protec- the range can sustain. There are about say, ‘Nay,’ to the other red meat.” Judge Leen said it is a complex case tive order thwarts the public’s right to 28,000 wild horses in all of Nevada and a OK, we’re being facetious, but Con- and the “ends of justice” outweigh the information about this case by depriving total of 47,000 across the West. gress, the federal land bureaucrats and interest of the public and the defendants it of access to all documents produced by Jim Barbee, director of the Nevada the horse huggers need to stop treating in having a speedy trial. At a hearing the the government. Moreover, in its hubris, Department of Agriculture was quoted feral horses like hooved deities. 69-year-old Bundy and 13 other defen- the government has failed to provide any as saying, “Livestock producers could Yes, these majestic creatures are an in- dants said they wanted to exercise their good cause to do so.” see anywhere from 25 to 100 percent tegral part of our Western heritage and right to a speedy trial, according to press The attorney offered that, if prosecu- grazing reductions on their allotments. should be protected. But by letting them accounts. tors can confirm their “concerns for wit- Elko County could see an estimated $1.8 breed to such excessive numbers, they Leen also told prosecutors and de- ness safety and security,” perhaps names million loss as a result of the decision, are starving and fighting each other for fense attorneys to confer to determine and identifying information could be negatively impacting jobs and the econ- the dwindling supply of food and water, whether they could agree on a “stipu- redacted but not the entire evidence. omy on a local and state level.” which is hardly humane. lated protective order” that would keep Yes, Bundy and his followers in all Congressman Mark Amodei said he Nor is it conducive to environmental secret from the public key evidence. likelihood broke numerous laws, but was told Washington has not funded or economic balance. Not only does U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden promptly that is for a jury to decide in a speedy any horse roundups in Nevada this year. overpopulation reduce grazing allot- filed a motion seeking sweeping secrecy and public trial. “It’s irresponsible that the BLM has ments, but it damages the habit of truly in order to “protect victims, witnesses, The government has had enough time known about the horse numbers, and native species such as a greater sage law enforcement officers, and agent/ to prepare its case and call its witnesses. instead of taking action to alleviate the grouse, deer and elk. investigators associated with this case Perhaps, May 2 was too soon since none problem, the agency waited until ranchers “I think the BLM needs to do their job. from threats, intimidation, and harass- of the attorneys for the defendants have are about to turn out their cows to make …” Sen. Dean Heller said. “The issue ment from supporters of the Bundy yet been given the evidence and the an announcement — leaving them with is this, we’re either going to have wild defendants.” The bulk of his argument is names of witnesses who they must con- no time to find alternatives,” Amodei said. horses in Nevada, which I don’t have that some unnamed people have posted front at trial, but that preparation should BLM officials have said they don’t a problem with wild horses as long as strong language on the Internet. not take a year — especially since all of have the budget to roundup wild horses the herd is managed; or if they’re not As Sydney Greenstreet said in “Casa- their clients are being held without bail. this year because it spends $40 million going to manage it, then we’re not going blanca,” we are shocked — shocked — to The government should not be able a year caring for those it already has to have elk, deer, antelope or for that find strong language on the Internet. to have it both ways — getting a lengthy captured. matter cattle in our state.” The defendants face felony charges delay while keeping not-yet-convicted On Monday The Associated Press that include conspiracy, obstruction, suspects jailed and unable to provide for reported that BLM Nevada Director Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper extortion and assault, which carry pen- their families. John Ruhs has asked Washington for $4 columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ alties of up to 50 years in prison. The Bureau of Land Management million to roundup 4,000 wild horses in yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- Prosecutors have had two years to leaders were embarrassed when their Elko County. press.com/. prepare their case for trial, why should army of heavily armed agents descended it take another year and a shroud of upon the ranch only to face a couple secrecy? hundred armed civilians and have to The Sixth Amendment of the Bill of back down to avoid bloodshed. op-ed Rights states: “In all criminal prosecu- The BLM bungled the round-up tions, the accused shall enjoy the right to effort, but no one at the agency has yet a speedy and public trial, by an impartial been reviewed or held accountable for jury … and to be informed of the na- that. Rural hospitals: Critical to ture and cause of the accusation; to be The delay and the secrecy make this confronted with the witnesses against case look more like revenge than justice. Nevada’s health and economy him; to have compulsory process for — TM By Congressman Cresent Hardy Though no other facilities are at any immediate risk of closure, numbers pro- The rural communities across Ne- vided by the Nevada State Office of Rural NOTICE vada are experiencing a new pressure Health show that half of Nevada’s 14 re- that threatens the very life and health of maining rural hospitals are considered Close of Voter Registration for the Primary Election those who live there. vulnerable to the same circumstances Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 293.560, registration for the Primary The recent closure of Tonopah’s only that have closed other rural hospitals Election to be held on June 14, 2016 will close at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. hospital did more than send shockwaves around the country. Electors may register to vote by appearing in person before the County Clerk or by through that community, it highlighted A struggling rural health system could completing mail-in voter registration application. Mail-in registrations must be post- the crucial place that proximity to health harm more than rural residents; it could marked no later than May 14, 2016 and must be received in the office of the Mineral care plays for all Nevadans. negatively impact rural tourism, as well. County Clerk no later than 7:00 pm on May 24, 2016. When accidents happen, a close prox- According to the Nevada Commission After May 14, 2016 electors may register ONLY in person by appearing before the imity to proper health care goes beyond on Tourism, rural travel spending in County Clerk at the Clerk’s Office, 105 South ‘A’ Street, Suite 1, Hawthorne, Nevada. peace of mind – it can be the difference Nevada is estimated at more than $2 bil- The County Clerk’s Office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, between life and death. lion each year. Protecting Nevada’s stun- and will be open the following additional hours for the purpose of registration of elec- Unlike in our more populated commu- ning landscapes will do little to boost tors: nities, the closure of a rural hospital can local economies if our visitors learn that Monday, May 23, 2016 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm put an additional two hours between a emergency services are too far away for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm concerned family and the treatment they comfort. need in times of an emergency. Rural health isn’t a concern only for Christopher Nepper In instances of a stroke or heart attack, Nevada, either. There have been 71 rural Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer and seconds matter. Hours kill. hospital closures nationwide since 2010. Ex-Officio Registrar of Voters A more sobering realization comes Some reports suggest that 32 percent of when we consider the health of our re- Dates of publication: April 28, May 5, 12 and May 19, 2016 maining rural hospitals. > See Hospitals, Page 13 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016 Page 13 pic of the week letters to the editor Dear Editor, charged the printing fees unless they are On April 28, I had the misfortune of in fact delinquent past the date stated. dealing with Brenda Jones in the Mineral Nor should their character be open con- County Treasurer’s Office over a delin- versation in a public building with non quent tax notice that was posted in the related patrons. paper. I asked Ms. Jones why everyone’s Gary Moody name was printed in the paper when all Hawthorne of us that were delinquent had received a letter back on March 24 stating that we Dear Editor, had until May 6. Ms Jones then charged Tom was sitting in the El Cap nursing me the advertising fees of $7 per notice. a coffee when his friend Bill came in. Bill Later this same day, I decided to take my walked over, sat down and said, “Long letter up to Ms. Jones and requested a re- time, no see Tom. What you been up to?” fund on those fees due to the fact that the Tom: “I’ve been busy looking for af- information that was commissioned to us fordable housing in Reno.” through the county invoices was incorrect Bill: “Why? You tired of our little burg?” along with the fees which was a $56 total. Tom: “No, I need to be closer to the VA She then told me of a lot of other residents for some of my medical problems. The who were disgruntled at the same err and VA Van is having a real hard time getting Ms. Jones felt it was my business to state volunteer drivers and I can’t afford to the names of some of these people and drive it myself or to miss some of my ap- Anthony Montoya follow it up with they are “always delin- pointments. I need to see a specialist reg- A bighorn sheep roams near Walker Lake. quent”. She also stated in a loud voice, ularly so local doctoring is not an option. how I was always delinquent. I talked with MJ, the volunteer coor- I have to say, I have never felt so humili- dinator at 945-9001 and he told me that He also argued it’s wrong to include the ated in my life for myself and for the other people are either too busy or can’t pass language from the measure that could residents and business owners I had to the physical and background check.” Tax confuse voters. hear about while trying to handle my Bill: “What about RSVP? The Retired Se- continued from Page 4 Craig Mueller, attorney for anti-tax own concerns on the matter. I honestly niors Volunteer Program has a van now. “ group RIP Commerce Tax, noted that hope that today when I left the Mineral Tom: “I called Bernie Presnell at 945- the past few months, but a court setback the petition was drafted by the Legisla- County Treasurer’s Office that something 5911. She is the coordinator for RSVP. would make it much harder to reach the tive Counsel Bureau, which is made up was said to Ms. Jones by her boss Chris Same problem. Not enough volunteers. threshold by the June 21 deadline. of staff members who work directly with Nepper. I do NOT respect aspersions on Too bad too. I like living here. Most The commerce tax, which applies to the Legislature. my character, much less hearing them on of my friends are here and my family is businesses that make more than $4 mil- “If this measure can’t get on the ballot, fellow residents. I felt I needed to express scattered all over California. I sure don’t lion each year in Nevada revenue, passed then nothing can,” Mueller said, calling my concern and annoyance at the indeli- want to move there so I’m stuck with get- last year as a way to pay for new education his opponents’ arguments unconvincing. cate reaction I received from this incident. ting closer to the hospital.” initiatives. Opponents said it was a be- “The issue is direct democracy, and are I hope everyone will review the in- Bill: “Sorry to hear that Tom. We’ll sure trayal after voters in 2014 overwhelmingly we going to let that happen?” voices more thoroughly and that the fees miss you if you have to move.” rejected a margins tax on businesses. Supporters of the commerce tax are and deadlines will be honored as they Charlie Morris, Tax foes led by Republican state Con- trying to stop the measure before it quali- are printed. The residents shouldn’t be Walker Lake troller Ron Knecht hope to get a referen- fies for the ballot because it will have con- dum on the ballot so voters can decide sequences whether or not voters pass it. whether to remove the tax language from If voters approve the referendum, the tax statute. is abolished. But if they reject it, the tax is card of thanks A group called the Coalition for Neva- frozen in statute until another statewide da’s Future, which is largely funded by vote on it. major casinos who see the commerce tax Commerce-tax proponents said that Thank You, A special thank you is given to Pastor as more palatable than other alternatives, prevents the Legislature from fixing The family of Mabry Brown wish to Marty Engebretsen for his lovely memo- is challenging the petition in court. Attor- flaws and adjusting rates. Commerce-tax thank everyone for their condolences rial service. ney Matt Griffin argued Monday the ref- foes contend that’s a good thing and in our time of sorrow with the loss of The family of Lola Trombley erendum would cut off about $75 million would prevent lawmakers from expand- our beloved mother and for their flow- The family of Eugene and Joyce Brown in revenue a year. ing the tax to smaller businesses. ers and contributions to the reception. The family of James and Linda Price Hospitals continued from Page 12 the nation’s rural hospitals – or 673 of them – are vulnerable to the same risks. That’s why I have introduced the bi- partisan Rural Hospital Enhancement and Long Term Health Act of 2016. The Rural HEALTH Act will increase fed- eral dollars available to support new and existing rural hospitals across the nation so that we can minimize – and poten- tially eliminate – these closures. These funds will be used by State Offices of Rural Health to support the types of financial analysis and project support that could have helped prevent the closure of hospitals like Tonopah. This legislation will also incentivize in- vestment in new and improved hospi- tal facilities that could jumpstart areas with insufficient or non-existent hospi- tal systems. Finally, to shed light on how we can further avoid this problem in the future, the Rural HEALTH Act requires the De- partment of Health and Human Services to assess the state of our nation’s rural health system every year moving for- ward. Rural Nevada is more than just a series of tight-knit communities and stunning landscapes. It is the gateway to our state and home to much of our early heritage. We owe it to natives and newcomers alike to protect our rural communities by supporting the rural health systems that support them. Anything else is sim- ply falling asleep on the job. correction

The April 7 issue of MCIN included a 135-year chronology of railroading high- lights for Mineral County (on pages 1 and 4). That compilation had a few inadver- tent typographical errors, and it omitted two credits: • The first item, for 1881, should have said “100 rail miles southeast” (rather than “southwest”). • The second item was for 1883 (rather than “1992”). • In a later item for 1928-30, the ammu- nition depot was commissioned in 1930 (rather than “1040”). • The concluding list of acknowledg- ments omitted Allen Metscher of Gold- field and Victor Neves of Albany, Ore. Page 14 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 5, 2016

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MCIN nents has big playoff implications. The Lady Serpents currently sit on the out- The Mineral County High softball side of the playoff picture in fifth place team had its April 30 double-header at in the division, while the Leopards oc- Wells postponed due to rain, and will cupy the second spot. A MIneral County make up the games on Friday at Smith sweep would shake up the standings Valley. heading into the regional playoffs next The matchup of IV Northern oppo- week in Carlin.

this year after reading a Nevada National Guard press release online. Courtesy photo Soldiers “Before the accident I was a party ani- Mineral County’s Tanner Owens steals his 57th base of the season during the continued from Page 2 mal,” De la Ree said. “Whenever my kids Serpents two-game sweep of Wells Saturday. were away, I was always looking for the “We were told at night, that’s when the next drink...Now I try to keep busy and catfish bite,” Knight, a mechanic with the help my family. I even started selling Serpents take two from Las Vegas-based B Company, 3/140th Mary Kay (cosmetic products) for a sec- Aviation unit, said when asked why he ond job. was fishing so early in the morning on “I get laughed at (for selling Mary Kay). Wells, clinch playoff berth his day off. It does discourage me a little. Some of my At about 2:15 a.m., a “flash of light by friends make fun of me, but in the end, Submitted by Darren Hamrey Owens had to leave the game due to in- the road” caught their attention, Knight they don’t pay my bills. They can laugh jury and was unable to play in game two. said. Stephens ran to the blaze as Knight all they want. I just keep going.” After suffering a tough loss to the Mam- Game two started out as a slugfest for drove to the scene. Both arrived at about As for Stephens and Knight, they’ve moth Huskies last Tuesday, the Mineral the Serpents as they tallied nine runs the same time, less than a minute after since returned to Arizona for their sec- County high baseball team bounced back in the first two innings. Hard throwing hearing the single-vehicle crash. ond border mission deployment. The for a long and awaited road trip to face Senior LJ Donaldson took the mound “At first we didn’t know it was a car,” mission provides aerial detection and undefeated Wells, and a chance for some for the Serpents and struck out four and Stephens said. “We just saw the flash monitoring support for U.S. Department pay back from last year’s zone tourna- gave up five runs through 3 1/3 innings from the power lines being knocked of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs ment injustice. Daniel Owens graced the before lefty Brandon West came in for down.” and Border Protection. mound in the first game for the Black & relief. West held the Leopards to just one De la Ree was alone in his Ford Tau- Their current deployment is scheduled Gold. He allowed only 2 hits and struck more run over the next two innings. rus with his feet positioned in the pas- to end in June. out 7, tallying his league-leading seventh The Serpents put up another run off senger seat and his upper body against On Monday, Brig. Gen. Michael Han- win of the season. of a West triple in the fourth inning, and the steering wheel, according to a ifan, commander of the Nevada Army With a scoreless game going into the then again in the fifth by way of another Tucson Police Department report. He Guard, was in Arizona for the meeting fifth inning, game one was turning out double by Benjamin. Then in the sixth broke his shoulder, ribs and fractured to thank the soldiers and commend them to be a pitching duel between Owens and inning the Serpents went to their senior his back. for their lifesaving effort. league strikeout leader, Raul Naranjo. right-hander Daniel Owens to close the As Knight phoned dispatch, Stephens De la Ree admitted he was nervous But, Naranjo was no match for Isaiah game. He gave up two free bases, fol- moved De la Ree from the car as flames meeting Stephens and Knight. The stoic Crowl in the fifth, when he roped a base lowed by a two-run triple down the left grew and power lines sagged. soldiers said they felt uncomfortable hit to get the rally started, followed by field line, but Mineral County held on for De la Ree said he was drunk and does fielding questions from local reporters. a savvy at bat by Taylen Wachsmuth an 11-8 win. not remember the moments leading up to Stephens and Knight said they were just which resulted in a hit by pitch. Both On the day, Benjamin was 4 for 7 with the accident. doing what they thought was right when base runners resulted in runs for the two doubles. Crowl finished 5 for 7 with “My shoulder is my main injury now,” they entered the burning vehicle to save Serpents, and then again in the sixth in- 3 RBIs and Daniel Owens went 3 for he said. “I could barely lift one pound De la Ree — “nothing special.” ning it was the Crowl and Wachsmuth 6 with a win and a save. Wachsmuth two or three months ago. I’m improving “I’m just surprised this all happened,” show as they each drove in runs to take scored three runs and Eddie Dunnett a lot.” Stephens said. “Really, we were just fish- the Serpent lead to 4-0. Two walks by drove in three for the Serpents as they De la Ree received three-year probation ing. We didn’t expect this at all.” Owens in the bottom of the sixth re- clinched the Northeastern Division IV for DUI, he said. He’s stayed sober since Afterward, the owner of El Charro sulted in runs for the Leopards, but the Conference. the crash, he said, and has since started Café, the restaurant where Ree works, Serpents closed it out and won 4-2. Mineral County will now face the working at a restaurant in Oro Valley. He served the two soldiers a free meal. Crowl scattered two hits and drove in number two seed team from the North- no longer lives out of his car and recently “Not one day goes by that I’m not one run, while Spencer Benjamin had western Conference in the regional tour- regained custody of his three children thankful that I’m still here for my three two hits, one a double to the left field nament in Carlin on May 13. They played who were with him for the meeting on children,” De la Ree said. “I’m thankful wall. Tanner Owens stole one base, tak- their final regular season game against Monday. for these two soldiers — my two guard- ing his season total to a nation-leading 57. 2A North Tahoe on Tuesday. He discovered who saved him earlier ian angels.”