Hawthorne The Week of August 24, 2017 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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mineral county technology Motorcycle rider dies after crash Self-flying planes during Vegas to Reno off-road race tested at By Heidi Bunch Hawthorne MCIN Staff In true Best in the Desert style, the 2017 Airport “Longest Off Road Race in the United States” ripped through the desert from out- By Heidi Bunch side of Las Vegas to the outskirts of Reno on MCIN Staff Friday, Aug. 18. This year, the course was 550 miles of The future used to be self-driv- rough, rocky and silt blowing terrain. Liz, ing cars, but after testing was a representative for the Best in the Desert done at the Hawthorne Airport, (BITD) organization confirmed that over the future may be in self-flying 338 motorcycles, quads, UTVs and vehicles airplanes. started the race. Only 204 finished. Microsoft tested the technol- Jason Voss, who started out in the third ogy of self-flying airplanes at the position, took the lead halfway through the airport with the help of Nevada Nevada desert, keeping that lead all the way Governor Brian Sandoval’s Of- to the finish line. He would take first place fice of Economic Development with a time just over nine hours, start to fin- and the Nevada Institute of Au- ish. tonomous Systems. Through the pits, all types of race equip- The Federal Aviation Admin- ment and their pit crews would be plas- istraion designed Nevada as one tered with stickers proclaiming, “Booyah!” of seven unmanned aerial sys- A famous quote from the founder of the tems. Hawthorne is one of those BITD organization, Casey Folks, who sites. passed away on Jan. 12 of this year while Chris Walach, director of doing what he loved – racing. Starting this the Nevada testing sites stated, race in 1984. “This is one of the most exciting Folks, who treated the volunteers and developments I have seen over racers like family, knew that without the the past several years in Nevada help of race fans, his dream was just that – a and globally.” dream. It became reality when people be- In a statement, Shish Kapoor, gan believing in his talents, both on and off a principal Microsoft researcher the race course. Heidi Bunch/MCIN said, Microsoft created a system Those Mineral County residents who Pit crews work on a truck during the Best in the Desert off-road race on Friday. that can keep gliders in the air were close to Folks remember his smiling without using a motor. face, kind words and his trips (after the During the test, two gliders, racing season) on the dirt roads of Mineral racing accidents during the Friday event. At the time of the race, he had been rac- one with a 6-foot wingspan and County. A professional quad rider was involved ing with the Warrior Built organization another with a 16-foot wing- Organizing this race in just under eight in a collision, reportedly with a race truck whose mission is “to honor the service and span, used this system to fine months, Donald Jackson who has worked and was at Renown Medical Center in Reno sacrifice of combat veterans and wounded and “catch rides” on the rising for the BITD organization for many years as recovering. service members who served our country hot air, similar to how birds fly. Operations Manager took to filling the large Unfortunately, in that report, Jackson also by providing vocational and recreational The gliders were equipped shoes left behind by Folks. reports of a death along the route. A solo opportunities. Vocational and recreational with a sensor built into the air- Jackson took the bull by the horns and motorcycle rider, 1st Sgt. USMC (Ret.) Chris opportunities break through walls and craft. Those sensors used algo- the “Longest Off Road Race in the United Carlisle was involved in a “solo accident”. foster an environment of healing, where rithms to predict air patterns States” was able to be completed – just as Carlisle passed away at Mt. Grant General great memories are born and new support which then planned a route for Folks would have wanted. Hospital in Hawthorne. The time of death at systems are formed.” The organization the glider to use, seeking out ris- This year, like those in the past, acci- this time is unknown. constructs vehicles of all types from the ing hot air or thermals. dents occur along the route. From fatigued The accident occurred between Pit 8 and ground, up. “Once it’s flying, it senses and dehydrated riders, to broken bones or Pit 9 of race route. He was also a member of Mighty Oaks flight changes in altitude or di- freak accidents and even death, the racers The Independent-News has learned that Warrior Programs, which helps veterans rection and then makes its own are made aware of the hazards the may face Carlisle was a 20-year Marine who served to process the hardships they may have en- decision if it has to go left, right, along the route, but like many – the thrill of as an infantry leader in Iraq and Afghan- dured during and after combat. up or down, based on where the the race outweighs the dangers. istan as well as a drill instructor. For his ser- The next race of the BITD organization thermals are going to take it,” An incident report was supplied to the In- vice, he was the recipient of the Bronze Star will be held in Lincoln County in Septem- dependent-News by Jackson regarding two as well as two Purple Hearts. ber. > See AIRPORT, Page 3

education Junior high students greeted with brand new hallway By Sheri Samson developed within the school MCIN Correspondent staff. By enlarging the scope of input to include students, fam- Years ago, as student en- ily members and community rollment was declining, the leaders, these meetings were cost-saving decision to move providing long-range solutions. the junior high school students This began in the summer, to the Mineral County High as part of staff member Kathy School facility became a real- Trujillo’s master degree, called ity. This down-sizing basically The Capstone Project. It has combined two brackets of edu- now been determined that this cational and social groups into program will be continued as a the same structure and hall- growing entity of affirmation. ways. Most of the normal ad- Positive incentives, leadership justment hurdles were ironed- growth through mentorship out over the years, except for and reinforcement of making the feeling of exclusion, which good choices will guide a stron- most seventh and eighth grad- ger learning structure within ers would express. Sheri Samson the school setting. After all, the entire building Principal Jeff Wales speaks with junior high students before cutting the ribbon on their new Walking into their first day of was named Mineral County “Rocket” hallway at Mineral County High on the first day of school. the 2017-18 school year, junior High School. All the hallways high students were met with were painted in Serpent colors differing corridors. It seemed program. from specific staff members and their own, newly painted hall- of gold and black. Yellow lock- that the junior high school kids But this year changed the leadership. An influx of positive way of beige and “Rocket” blue. ers lined the long hallways of were placed into temporary view and mindset for these ideas, shared by all ages, was During the summer months, crowded movement, as mixed housing rather than experienc- younger students, thanks to a part of a program called “The classes were stationed along ing their own unique, two-year year of brainstorming changes Dream Team”, which quickly > See ROCKETS, Page 2 Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 your seven-day forecast

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Amber Blinco Bridget McNulty Claire Hayhurst Devin Loughry Jennifer Frade Melissa Isom Richard Durham Steve Hudson New teachers begin at Mineral County School District By Sheri Samson ico, will be teaching high school English; Principal Mike Domagala of Schurz El- Keith Neville will remain flexible to at- MCIN Correspondent Myrna West, who previously taught at ementary School had the same returning tend each school as his schedule per- Hawthorne Elementary, will be teaching teachers and staff, noting, “Our enroll- mits. The school board will be reviewing As the Mineral County School District the Junior High Math Enrichment and ment is growing and we have an added the district’s policy manual by sections, hosted a “Welcome Back Breakfast” Melissa Isom joined the library staffing excitement toward progress within our with corrections and recent legislation for returning teachers and staff mem- as a high school Para-Pro. students this year.” changes to be included during the up- bers, new teachers were introduced as Principal Stephanie Kuey introduced Two staff members joining the Mineral coming public board meetings. they recently joined this year’s teaching Amber Blinco, Claire Hayhurst and County School District were introduced Superintendent Hackford shared, teams. Suzanne Martin as teaching the Pre-K, by Superintendent Walt Hackford as “We are truly on track for many great Principal Jeff Wales welcomed the new Kindergarten and lower grade classes; Will Gemelke, Transportation Director things to take place this year. I can feel teachers entering the Mineral County Fourth grade teacher Richard Durham and Kelly Wales, Intervention Specialist the positive spirit within the staff and High School and Junior High School lev- and teachers Devin Loughry and Bridget at the district office. the students, so I anticipate some amaz- els. McNulty also joined the teaching staff It was announced that four of the ing results from everyone in this school Jennifer Frade will be teaching the at the Hawthorne Elementary School. school board members have now year.” Special Ed/Life Skills students; Steven Para-Pro Felicia Skrvana joins the HES adopted one school this year to attend Hudson, who transferred from teaching staff this year to round out the Rockets special award ceremonies, events and (Not pictured Myrna West, Suzanne Martin, in the states of Arizona and New Mex- teaching team. encourage staff members. President Felicia Starvana)

the west-winged junior high school class- PET OF THE WEEK Rockets rooms. The hallway walls house framed pic- This is Chief. He is about 10 months old. He continued from Page 1 is a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix. He is tures of prior-winning, junior high school a bit shy, but is loving and sweet. He is not sport teams honored by wins of the past. custodial staff members Marilyn Dun- A glass case allows the junior high news neutered. can and April Brogden painstakingly to be posted. Mentors are named on an To add Chief to your family - Facebook or call covered the existing black and gold-col- announcement sheet, alongside their as- Mineral County Animal Shelter - 775-945-0701 ored hallway, using repeated coats to signed students which will allow a stron- create the atmosphere it is today. They ger buddy-system to build relationships were presented with “golden brushes” within the year. These new students for their devoted work at the day’s rib- were encouraged to stay engaged in their bon- cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. school, using the resources available that 21. Special mention was given to Gary would supply the support and direction Funk for his contribution in recreating surrounding their entire junior high ex- Get the one-on-one the Rocket Man logo within the walls of perience. help you need. Independent-News

Finding resources for you or a loved one who is elderly, has a disability, or has special healthcare needs can be difficult. We are here to help. Mineral County has suffered the loss of Arlo Funk. As a long time face of Mineral County School District, what is your favorite Call Connect Make a Plan memory of Mr. Funk?

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Call 2-1-1 or visit www.NevadaCareConnection.org Laurie Aguilar Jason Altman (Hawthorne) (Nevada) Hans Bedlam Every memory of him I met him in I believe like (Reno) makes me smile. Such a 1980 at a young ate! He I never saw him not genuinely kind, gentle, always made an impres- dressed up. I know that’s caring and compassionate sion on me. Sadly, an- a little thing but it showed man. other classy person now he had class. deceased

Connie Montoya- Herbeck Glenda Palmer (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) A very kind, respected Many of the students were man – I will always re- bigger than him. He had a member him because he big heart. did so much for our school system and county. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 Page 3 Jury refuses to convict 4 in Nevada ranch standoff retrial By Ken Ritter Bundy stopped paying grazing fees de- Associated Press cades ago, saying he refused to recognize federal authority over public land where LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal jury he said his family grazed cattle since in Las Vegas refused Tuesday to con- the early 1900s. The dispute has roots vict four defendants who were retried a nearly half-century fight over public on accusations that they threatened and lands in Nevada and the West, where assaulted federal agents by wielding as- the federal government controls vast ex- sault weapons in a 2014 confrontation panses of land. to stop a cattle roundup near the Ne- Acting U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre vada ranch of states’ rights figure Cliven declined immediate comment on the Bundy. verdicts. He said he’d make a determina- In a stunning setback to federal prose- tion later whether to seek a third trial for cutors planning to try the Bundy family Parker and Drexler. patriarch and two adult sons later this Stewart became emotional and year, the jury acquitted Ricky Lovelien reached for tissues as the jury findings and Steven Stewart of all 10 charges, and were read. He and Lovelien were later Sheri Samson delivered not-guilty findings on most taken with their lawyers, Richard Ta- A group of local students gathered to discuss their feelings on the new school charges against Scott Drexler and Eric nasi and Shawn Perez, to be processed year prior to their first day. Parker. by U.S. marshals for release. More than 30 defendants’ supporters Stewart, 38, lives in Hailey, Idaho. in the courtroom broke into applause Lovelien, 54, is from Westville, Okla- after Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria homa, but he led a militia group called Students share thoughts on Navarro ordered Lovelien and Stewart Montana State Defense Force. freed immediately and set Wednesday All four men were photographed car- morning hearings to decide if Parker and rying assault-style weapons during the start of the new school year Drexler should remain jailed pending a standoff near the Nevada town of Bun- By Sheri Samson government decision whether to seek a kerville, about 80 miles northeast of Las MCIN Correspondent by the numbers third trial. Vegas. Each had faced the possibility of “Random people off the streets, these decades in federal prison if they were The jump from elementary school to Reporting for the Mineral County jurors, they told the government again convicted. the bigger league of junior high can bring School District, Jaci Smith stated that Hawthorne Elementary had 297 that we’re not going to put up with tyr- Jurors saw images of Parker and Drex- anxious nerves and confusion as stu- students report for the first day of anny,” said a John Lamb, a Montana res- ler in prone shooting positions looking dents are ushered into moving schedules school. Mineral County Junior High had ident who attended almost all the five down their rifles through slots in the in mixed classrooms and timeframes of 74 whereas the high school had 138. 58 weeks of trial, which began with jury concrete barrier of an Interstate 15 free- changing out books in lockers as bells Schurz students arrived back at school selection July 10. way overpass toward heavily armed are ringing throughout the hallways. and nine Mineral County students enrolled for the alternative education “They’ve been tried twice and found federal agents guarding a corral of cows Some students recently gathered to- program. not guilty,” Bundy family matriarch below. gether, prior to their school’s opening Pre-kindergarten students have to Carol Bundy said outside court. “We the Defense attorneys noted that no shots day, to discuss some of their feelings wait a week but there are approxi- people are not guilty.” were fired and no one was injured. They with the Independent-News. mately 40 students who are working A first trial earlier this year lasted two cast the tense standoff with more than Seventh grade student, Faylynn Wede- on getting enrolled. Drivers are urged to use caution months and ended in April with a differ- 100 men, women and children in the po- kind, admitted looking forward to her around school bus stops as well as in ent jury finding two defendants — Gre- tential crossfire as an ultimately peace- new school without fear of the unknown. the school areas. Speed limits will be gory Burleson of Phoenix and Todd En- ful protest involving people upset about “I think it should be fun and I have asked enforced. gel of Idaho — guilty of some charges but aggressive tactics used by federal land a lot of questions about it, so I feel ready failing to reach verdicts against Drexler, managers against Bundy family mem- to go.” Parker, Lovelien and Stewart. bers. Fellow seventh grader, Brian Dun- laughing about his new word. Prosecutors characterized the six as Drexler, 46, is from Challis, Idaho, and can-Byer shared, “I am coming from The students enjoyed the chance of the least culpable of 19 co-defendants Parker, 34, is from Hailey, Idaho. being home-schooled so I am nervous. being a focus group while sharing their arrested in early 2016 and charged in the Parker’s attorney, Jess Marchese, said It’s gonna be totally different for me this opinions about the school. Wedekind case, including Bundy family members. he hoped Myhre will dismiss the two year.” was glad that there were adults listening With the release of Lovelien and Stew- charges remaining against his client. As 11th grade student-mentor, Malina to some of the ideas they had. She shared, art, 17 are still in federal custody. Drexler’s attorney, Todd Leventhal, re- Davis listened, then encouraged the ju- “It’s nice to know that our thoughts The current jury deliberated four ferred to defense teams’ complaints that nior high group to remain positive and to count too and that there are adults want- full days after more than 20 days of tes- Navarro set such strict rules of evidence take ownership in their decisions. “Hey, ing to listen to what we think.” timony. The six men and six women that defendants weren’t able to tell why we were all in your shoes once and we This year’s junior high students would returned no verdicts on four charges they traveled to the Bundy ranch. can’t forget where you are now - so just be receiving free planning books, with a against Parker — assault on a federal The judge rejected testimony from ask and be nice. Everyone will help you calendar and special information to as- officer, threatening a federal officer and five prospective defense witnesses, out if you let us know what you need.” sist with organizing and assignments. two related counts of use of a firearm — and Drexler and Parker were the only Faith Davis and Jimmy Pittman were Davis explained that the scheduling and also hung on charges of assault on a defendants to testify in their defense. both looking at trying harder in their up- would get easier as they walked through federal officer and brandishing a firearm However, the judge struck Parker’s tes- coming eighth grade year. Both admitted it for a week. against Drexler. Navarro declared a mis- timony for what she said was a deliber- that they needed to set a few goals and be “You will remember it all after a week, trial on those counts. ate failure to keep his testimony within better this year. then you will start to get busy as sports None of the defendants was found her rules. “I think I have a better outlook now starts and your classes have homework. guilty of a key conspiracy charge alleg- All four defense attorneys declined than last year. I don’t want to be a It is just a routine,” Davis stated with a ing that they plotted with Bundy family Aug. 15 to make closing arguments, a “schmuck””, Pittman shared while smile. members to form a self-styled militia and gesture of standing mute that Leventhal prevent the lawful enforcement of mul- said may have had an effect on the jury. tiple court orders to remove Bundy cat- “As much as we were shut down from tle from arid desert rangeland in what is bringing anything up, the jury saw now the Gold Butte National Monument. through it,” he said.

capability.” This technology that was tested at the Airport Hawthorne Airport can be intstalled in continued from Page 1 ground, marine and aerial systems. The Hawthorne Airport was also the Walach continued. “It’s really an inno- site of the longest Unmanned Aerial vative type of technology and this is the Package Delivery at the beginning of the —MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL— first time we actually tested this type of year. BREAKFAST MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice NOTICE OF NON-RESPONSIBILITY WEDNESDAY: Cold Cereal, Muffin, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned will not be responsible for THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fuit, Milk or Juice any debts incurred by anyone other than herself as of August 10, 2017. LUNCH /s/ Debra L. Sweet-Oberhansli MONDAY, AUG. 28: Chili Dogs, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit, Milk TUESDAY, AUG. 29: Nachos, Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Sun Chips, Fresh Carrots w/Ranch, Fresh Fruit, Milk Round Mountain THURSDAY, AUG. 31: Pizza, Romaine Salad with Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Tuesday, —SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL— August 29, 2017 BREAKFAST 10:00am - 2:00pm MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice Hawthorne Convention Center WEDNESDAY: Egg & Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fuit, Milk or Juice Please join the HR department as well as representatives from FRIDAY: Hot or Cold Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice •Mobile Maintenance •Fixed Maintenance •Mine Department LUNCH MONDAY, AUG. 28: Chili Dogs, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit, Milk ALPM Plant Haul Trucks TUESDAY, AUG. 29: Nachos, Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk Truck Shop Mill Dozer/Graders WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Sun Ships, Small Vehicles ADR Loader/Shovel Fresh Fruit, Carrots w/Ranch, Milk Weld Shop Electric/ Drill THURSDAY, AUG. 31: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk Field Maintenance Instrumentation Blasters FRISDAY, SEPT. 1: Pizza, Romaine Salad with Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Tire Yard General Maintenance Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 244A Is this You? AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF HAWTHORNE, NEVADA, GENERAL OBLIGATION (LIMITED TAX) SEWER BONDS (ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED REVENUES), Forevermore right. I knew SERIOES 2017A AND SERIES 2017B IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF a package was $1,647,740 TO FINANCE SEWER PRJECTS; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND Here we go again. Falling into fall. coming and I CONDITIONS THEREOF AND COVENANTS RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF THE There are two ways to go here. Upbeat got it without BONDS; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. and ready for cooler weather, county leaving in out- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that typewritten copies of the above-entitled fairs, hunting, fall colors, Indian sum- side for an extra Ordinance are available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk-Treasurer of the mer. Or down beat, sad to see summer week. I used the Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne, 105 South A Street, Suite #1, Hawthorne, Nevada waning, shorter days, looming winter, last of the milk, 89415, by all interested persons and that such Ordinance was proposed on August and back to school. Tell me truthfully- before it went 16, 2017, and will be considered for adoption at a meeting of the Town Board of the can you somewhere in the recesses of Trina machacek all chunky, to Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne on September 6, 2017. your mind, can you remember the feel- Commentary make a pie. ing that came over you towards the end Then… The following is a detailed summary of the provisions of the Ordinance proposed on of August when you realized that school Happily going tra-la-ing along my August 15, 2017. The Ordinance authorizes the issuance of the Unincorporated Town was about to begin? other half asked if it was time to mow of Hawthorne, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Sewer Bonds (Additionally Of course there is that bit of happiness the lawn. What? Didn’t we just mow it a Secured by Pledged Revenues) (SRF) Series 2017A and Series 2017B in one or more of getting new school clothes. The excite- few days ago? Nope. Again I slipped off series (the “Bonds”) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $1,647,740 in order ment of seeing friends that went off on the calendar. It was like 8 days since we to effect the purchase, construction, repair, maintenance and preservation of sanitary their own summer journeys. Getting that mowed. I say we because it is a two per- sewage facilities and sanitary sewer systems for the Town and the purchase of sites new locker and schedule of classes, see- son job. Either I mow and he trims or he therefor and to acquire by gift, purchase or the exercise of the right of eminent domain, ing the teachers oh and those lunch room mows and I trim. It is “our” yard so “we” construct, reconstruct, improve, better and extend any undertaking as defined in NRS 350.360 (the “Project”). The Ordinance sets forth the details of the Bond, including, dramas. But before all those things there keep it up. But seriously, we just did all but not limited to, the maturity date, the interest rate and the terms of prior redemption is that “Ugh” of the next one hundred that. Where in the world did the time thereof. The Ordinance provides the terms of registration, transfer, and exchange, and eighty days of school—not counting go? That feeling of time slipping, fleeting, execution and delivery of the Bonds. The Ordinance provides the form of the Bond week-ends and holidays. It seems like it and being perishable all of a sudden be- and the use of the proceeds thereof for the construction of the Project and the costs will be forevermore until next summer! comes all too real. of issuance of the Bond. The Town makes a covenant in the Ordinance with respect to But now, as an adult, a grown up per- And that’s the feeling I remember get- the exclusion of interest on the Bond from gross income for purposes of federal income son, a non-kid, I find myself thinking of ting at the end of summer when the first taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Ordinance the end of summer in terms of-another day of school loomed ahead. To close to provides for the publication of the Ordinance in accordance with Nevada law. August bites the dust. Somehow though, dismiss but too far away to accept. This I seem to have gotten out of kilter this Au- month, this August, this mismatched /s/ Chris Nepper gust. I have looked at the calendar more time of freedom and being put back into Town Clerk-Treasurer often than I usually do and for some rea- that structured atmosphere of school. son I haven’t kept the week right let alone August, tapping out SOS-Save Our Sum- the day. Why are there months like that? mer-on imaginary telegraph lines strung Knowing that it is the 14th and not the from home to the pool or the park or the NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 21st has become a chore. It felt like it was drive-in or the mall or anywhere kids August 24, 2017 the 11th but it was only the 4th. Twice I spend time during summer vacation. Mineral County have found myself in the kitchen looking It’s not just kids that get that feeling to 105 South A Street, Suite #1 at a list of things going on in our home come over them in August is it? No, we PO Box 1450 and getting this gut tightening feeling all feel it. I think we should call it, “That Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 that I have missed a deadline. I forgot to August Feeling.” It comes every year. (775) 945-2446 order medicine or how did the milk get August has a way of covering you with, These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to out of date so fast. It has been a screwy “That August Feeling.” That numbness be undertaken by Mineral County. month for sure. when you realize it will be forevermore REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS I wondered if I was in some sort of time until summer comes back around. But On or about September 11, 2017, Mineral County will submit a request to the State of Nevada’s continuum and what did I have to do to take heart my friends there is a cure. Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) for the release of U.S. Department of get out of it! So I stood in the kitchen, in Just stand in the middle of the room, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds front of the calendar on my fridge and shake your head back and forth letting under Title I of the Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301, et seq.), as amend- ed, to undertake the following project: held in place with a magnet bought on a your cheeks flutter making that blub, past summer vacation, and I did the only blub, blub noise, smack yourself up Project Title: Sierra Pacific Building Demolition thing I could think of doing, I did a reset. alongside your head and do a reset. It’s Purpose: The purpose of the project is to eliminate blight and improve public safety along a I shook my head side to side really fast not the end of summer yet. Not until main thoroughfare in Hawthorne, Nevada, by demolishing the Sierra Pacific Building. making that blub, blub, blub noise with September 21! You’ve got a whole month Location: The proposed demolition site is located on the west side of E Street, north of 4th Street, at 395/405 E Street, Hawthorne, Nevada 89415. The project area includes Mineral my cheeks. I slapped myself up along the to go. Revel in it. There is ice cream to County Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 001-224-11, on Lots 1 through 2, and south 16 feet side of my head and said, “Knock it off” eat, water fights to have, still time to get 7 inches of Lot 3, Block 34, within Section 27, Township 8 North, Range 30 East, Mt. Diablo to no one except myself because thank- one more very light sunburn from a late Base Meridian. fully I was the only one around. Kind of summer camp out! Enjoy every sum- Project Description: The Sierra Pacific Building was selected as a high priority blighted prop- shaking off the gremlins and realigning mery minute. erty by Mineral County because the dilapidated, unsafe structure on the property has a nega- my juju. Ya that’ll do it. tive visual and safety impact on the surrounding area. Demolition of this building and clearing Going about things was pretty good for Trina lives in Eureka, Nevada. Share with her at of this parcel would improve the viewshed of the area, and provide an opportunity for future a day or two. I got a doctor appointment [email protected]. Really! economic growth along a main thoroughfare in the town of Hawthorne, Nevada. Project Issues: The proposed project will demolish a structure of historic age; building mate- rials may include asbestos-containing materials; demolition activities may generate dust and increased noise levels; demolition activities may impact access to Hawthorne Utilities from 4th Street which may adversely impact access to handicap parking for Hawthorne Utilities Mt. Grant General Hospital ~ 775-945-2461 customers during the last two weeks of the month when usage is highest; and demolition activities have a potential to impact migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Mt. Grant Medical Building ~ 775-945-0709 Act of 1918. 200 South A Street — Hawthorne, Nevada Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Project activities will be in accordance with the mitigation measures developed through the Memorandum of Agreement between Mineral County and Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. An asbestos survey and abate- ment, if necessary, will be conducted prior to demolition activities. Dust suppression measures will be utilized during construction and noise will be limited to daytime hours. Demolition activi- ties will be implemented such that 4th Street closures will not be required during the last two CONSULTING PHYSICIANS weeks of the month; alternative handicap parking spaces will be designated for the duration of demolition activities if access from 4th Street is impacted. Potential impacts to migratory birds For Appointment Location will be mitigated by eliminating, where practicable, potential nesting areas such as exposed holes or open hollow spaces. Renown Cardiology 775-982-2400 Annex Estimated Project Cost: $35,900 Dr. Thomas McMeekin, Podiatry 775-355-8812 Annex FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Dr. Robert Rosenquist, Endocrinology 775-741-4922 Annex Mineral County has determined the project will have no significant impact on the human en- vironment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Drs. Stanko & Durant, Ophthalmology 800-639-0393 Hospital Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Dr. Paul Fry, Orthopedic Surgeon 800-500-1135 Annex Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Mineral County Treasurer’s Office, 105 South A Dr. Von Feldmann, Gastroenterology 775-336-2777 Clinic Street, Suite 1, Hawthorne, Nevada 89415, and may be examined or copied Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dr. Lionel Ruckstuhl, Psychologist 775-945-2230 Clinic PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. All comments received by August 19, 2017, will be consid- ered by Mineral County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Com- Services Provided by Mt. Grant General Hospital ments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Emergency Department GI Endoscopy CT Scan Mineral County certifies to the State of Nevada’s GOED that Chris Nepper in his capacity as Respiratory Care Services Screening Colonoscopy MRI Scan Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an Electro Cardiology Services Diagnostic Laboratory Ultrasound action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Nevada GOED’s approval of Diagnostic Radiology Homemaking Services Blood Bank the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and Physical Therapy Social Services/Activities Bone Density allows Mineral County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Outpatient Cataract Surgery The State of Nevada GOED will accept objections to its release of funds and the Responsible Entity’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: LOCAL PROVIDERS - Monday-Friday (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Mineral County; (b) Mineral County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations Dr. Juanchichos Ventura ~ 775-945-3669 at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process Dr. Sharon Malotte ~ 775-945-3668 have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Nevada GOED or (d) another Federal Laura Milsap, PA-C ~ 775-945-1802 agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is Tobey Morris-Hull, APRN ~ 775-945-2230 unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall Mark Stevens, APRN ~ 775-945-2230 be addressed to the State of Nevada GOED at: Dr. Jean Barrette, CDBG Program Director Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Additional Emergency Room Providers Rural Community and Economic Development 808 West Nye Lane Daniel Dees, M.D. Carson City, Nevada 89703 Christian Mullins, M.D. Potential objectors should contact the State of Nevada to verify the actual last day of the ob- jection period. Brent Kuzler, PA-C Matt West, PA-C

Chris Nepper, Chris Ward, DO Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 Page 5 reflections of the past arrest record

The following people were arrested in E/PS. Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. Mineral County on or after Aug. 13 and • Tamilo P. Fea was arrested on Aug. were in jail on Monday at or after about 18 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for 8 a.m. All charges against them are mis- fail decrease speed or use due care; false demeanors unless otherwise noted. All statement to/obstruct public officer; DUI, are innocent until proven guilty in court. above legal limit, (first); duty to stop at Names and charges appear as they have accident with attended vehicle/property; been received from the sheriff’s office. driver/passenger failure report unat- • Jeanne M. Metzger was arrested on tended vehicle/property and throw/place Aug. 15 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- burning material from any place/m… Bail fice for failure to appear on traffic cita- set at $6,344 bond/cash. tion. Bail set at $544 cash. • Stewart R. Fowler was arrested on • Marco A. Montes-Rubio was arrested Aug. 19 by Nevada Highway Patrol for on Aug. 15 by Walker River Tribal Police DUI, above legal limit, (first) and fail for drive with suspended driver’s license yield at stop/yield sign or control. Bail set and basic speed – 11-15 miles per hour at $1,335 bond/cash. over posted limit. Bail set at $1,335 bond/ • Jesse J. Valdes was arrested on Aug. cash. 20 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office • Christina L. OGrady was arrested for minor purchase/consume alcoholic on Aug. 15 by Mineral County Sheriff’s beverage in prmise w…; battery on pro- Office for basic speed – 21-30 miles per tected person; assault on protected per- hour over posted limit and driver disobey son; intimidate public office/others, W/ peace officer. Bail set at $955 bond/cash. TOF, (first); disturbing peace (breach of 10 Years Ago - In an impressive ceremony held Monday, Aug. 20 at the National • Tommy Durr was arrested on Aug. peace); false statement to/obstruct public Weather Service office in Reno, Eugene Gates of Mina was honored for over 30 16 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for officer and resist public officer. Bail set at years of volunteer service to NOAA’s National Weather Service when he was use/under influence schedule I, II, III, $21,060 bond/cash. presented with the John Campanius Holm Award. This award is the agency’s IV controlled substance and contempt of • Ara Kassabian was arrested on Aug. second most prestigious award and only 25 are presented each year to cooper- court. Bail set at $2,500 bond/cash and no 20 by Walker River Tribal Police for ative weather observers from around the country. bail. reckless driving, r/dos… Bail set at $1,140 • Shomari A. Holman was arrested on bond/cash. 10 Years Ago Floyd L. Standley of the Ordnance Sys- Aug. 17 by Walker River Tribal Police for The following were released from the • Under the auspices of the Ne- tems Command Headquarters were in basic speed – 1-10 miles per hour over Mineral County Detention Center by a vada Department of Transportation’s Hawthorne on an inspection tour of the posted limit and basic speed – 1-10 miles judge unless otherwise noted: Jonathan “Adopt A Highway” program, Quality Naval Base. They were welcomed by per hour over basic speed. Bail set at $195 M. Carrington (released on cash bail); Assurance Specialists, Ammo Surveil- Capitan W. W. Schweer, Commanding bond/cash and $615 cash. Marco A. Montes-Rubio (released on lance (QASAS) adopted a section of Officer and Don Cavin of the ordnance • James V. Lang was arrested on Aug. cash bail); Christina L. OGrady (released Highway 95 between mile markers 51 department. 16 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for on bond); John A. Beddow (released on and 53. • Carol Mitchell “Miss Zuni” of the domestic battery – second and contempt cash bail); Shomari A. Holman (released • Barley’s Sports Bar presented on the Public Works Department at NAD Haw- of court. Bail set at no bail. on cash bail); Daniel A. Law (released big screen World Heavyweight Champi- thorne cut the ribbon in ceremonies • Michael R. Sayce was arrested on other); Daniel A. Law (released to correc- onship Couture vs. Gonzaga and St. Pi- opening the new Washout and Reclaim- Aug. 16 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- tional facility); Michael R. Sayce (released erre vs. Koscheck. ing Facility at the Naval Depot. fice on a civil protective custody hold. No by civil protective custody authority); Al- • The Rural Counties Community bail listed. exandra J. Duncan-Byer (released time 20 Years Ago Action Program of Nevada announced • John A. Beddow was arrested on Aug. served); Tamilo P. Fea (released on bond); • Sheriff Rocky McKellip presented that two teams of poverty survey rep- 17 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for Stewart R. Fowler (released on bond) and Craig Nixon with an Award of Valor for resentatives would commence oper- DUI controlled/prohibited substance – Ara Kassabian (released on cash bail). his actions during a deep water well res- ations in the Hawthorne area. They cue of two Luning men who had fallen would go house-to-house to determine into an abandoned water well near Lun- the needs of the residents in each com- CASE NO. PR-2194 ing. munity. DEPT. NO. • A semi truck hauling carnival equip- ment over turned on U.S. Highway 60 Years Ago IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA 95 about nine miles south of Schurz. • Capitan W. J. Richter, Commanding IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MINERAL Wayne Schreder of Thermol, Calif. Officer at Hawthorne NAD, received a was injured and taken to the Churchill dispatch requiring and authorizing a In the Matter of the Estate of NOTICE TO CREDITORS County hospital in Fallon by Schurz RIF (reduction in force) at the base, set- RICHARD PAUL PINE, aka Ambulance. ting the depot’s employment ceiling at RICHARD P. PINE, aka • The Walker River Paiute Tribe pur- 1,418 by Oct. 31 and 1367 by Jan. 30, 1958. RICHARD PINE, chased a second pumper engine to add At the time of the RIF the “on board” Deceased. to their volunteer fire department. count was 1,486. ______/ • Lieutenant Joe Viani, Jr., was spend- 30 Years Ago ing two weeks visiting his parents in Notice is hereby given that the undersigned having been duly appointed and qualified • “Hawthorne’s Own” Buster Heck- Hawthorne prior to his leaving for by the above-entitled Court on the 25th day of July, 2017, as Administrator of the man’s ET-2 Racing Boat was all set to be Germany for duty with the U.S. Army Estate of RICHARD PAUL PINE aka RICHARD P. PINE aka RICHARD PINE. in the Walker Lake Cup Classic, with Transportation Corps. All creditors having claims against said estate are required to file the same with Heckman’s co-pilot, Dave Griffith, mak- • The Loyalton, Calif. Braves wont the proper vouchers attached, with the Clerk of the Court within ninety (90) days after the ing the big run this time. Nevada Intermediate Baseball Champi- first publication of this notice. • U.S. Senator Chic Hecht was in Haw- onship in a tournament played in Haw- DATED this 27th day of July, 2017. thorne to meet with officials at the Haw- thorne. thorne Army Ammunition Plant and /s/ Wayne A. Pederson also to meet the county commissioners. 70 Years Ago WAYNE A. PEDERSON The visit was part of Hecht’s “Chat with • Dog poisoning continued in this Chet” tour of the State of Nevada. area and the latest report was that 45 WAYNE A. PEDERSON, P.C. dogs had died from the malicious, ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE 40 Years Ago widespread poisoning campaign. In- 107 N. MAIN STREET • Although not as old as other “land- dividuals and businesses had posted YERINGTON, NV 89447 marks” in Hawthorne, a building re- rewards that totaled $675 for informa- (775) 463-3227 garded as a center of interest in the com- tion on who was responsible for these munity the – the “Green Front”—was killings. destroyed in an early morning fire. The • Acting on his doctor’s advice U.S. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE unoccupied frame structure was the Senator Pat McCarran spent the week- APN: 008-073-09 T.S. No.: 2017-04025 last of three “houses” located in Block end at the Hawthorne Naval Depot dis- Loan No.: 1404114624 8, which was designated by town ordi- pensary to rest and recuperate after be- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2007. UNLESS YOU nance as the “restricted district” back in ing stricken ill in Tonopah while on tour TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 1929. Origin of the fire had not been de- of the state. SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING termined. • Bonanza Air Lines was making daily AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the • The Rocky Mountain Region Softball flights to Hawthorne from Reno and Las highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check Tournament was to be played in Haw- Vegas. drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings thorne with four fast pitch teams from and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section Nevada, four from Arizona and two 80 Years Ago 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by from New Mexico participating. • Price for sinners at the Mt. Grant the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to • The El Capitan Softball Team won Lodge at Walker Lake remained at .75¢ and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant the State ASAA Fast-Pitch crown in a and had not been increased, per some to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or tournament played in Ely. rumors; it was announced by Mary Ad- warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay • Some of the best gun shooters in ams, who managed the popular resort the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest the West were scheduled to be in Haw- dining room in the absence of her sister, and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the thorne for the Big Rendezvous that was “Mom” Benedict. Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total sponsored by the local Lock-Stock and • First National Bank in Reno pur- amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated Barrel Gun Club. chased two bond issues approved by to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. TRUSTOR: • Raymond Masayko became manager voters of Mineral County, $10,000 to STEPHEN R LEETZOW, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra of the re-named Hawthorne/Tonoaph purchase road equipment and $5,000 Default Solutions, LLC. Recorded 8/7/2007 as Instrument No. 142780 in book , page of District of the Sierra Pacific Power Com- for matching fund (WPA) to construct Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Mineral County, Nevada, Described as pany. a new municipal building in Mina. In- follows:Lot 10 of Block C as shown on the Official Map of Mallet Subdivision, recorded terest charge on both issues was set at 5 in the Official Records of Mineral County, Nevada on August 20, 1970 as Document 50 Years Ago percent. No. 06998 Registered Land as set forth in Certificate Number Date of Sale: 9/7/2017 • The Hawthorne Unit of the Nevada • Volunteer fire department was orga- at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale:At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at Army National Guard was continuing nized at Mina with 20 men signing up as 105 South A St., Hawthorne, NV 89414. Estimated Sale Amount: $128,054.76. Street their Annual Field Training at Camp volunteers. William Esser was chosen Address or other common designation of real property:290 PAMELA DR WALKER Rilea, Ore. Mineral County Assembly- as fire chief. Named assistants were Jim LAKE, NV 89415. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness man, Joe Viani of Hawthorne, was a Wright and Dante Ricci. of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street member of the Governor’s party that • Dr. B. A. Smith, county health of- address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the visited the troops during their training ficer, announced intention to conduct property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 and was given the opportunity of firing an inspection of all outdoor toilets and days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. This property is sold as-is, the M-42 Tank during the visit. Battery condemn all found to be in an unsan- lender is unable to validate the condition, defects or disclosure issues of said property “C” of Hawthorne was named as the itary condition. The WPA announced and Buyer waives the disclosure requirements under NRS 113.130 by purchasing at “Most Outstanding” unit during ATF intention to participate in the health and this sale and signing said receipt. that year. safety program and would offer all re- Date: 8/9/2017 Entra Default Solutions, LLC June Christy, Sr. Vice President A-4629738 • Joseph S. Crupi from the Office of maining “custom built” privies at a price 08/17/2017, 08/24/2017, 08/31/2017 the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and of $21.50 installed. Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 church news

Macedonia Baptist to help the next generation to prepare for Church church leadership. We would be truly Celebrate Recovery free pizza party aug. 25 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 blessed by your attendance. Hope to see Pastor, Richard Jackson you then. Celebrate Recovery end of summer free pizza party to be held Friday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 Yours in Christ p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church 5th and C Streets. Come see what Celebrate Recovery is all about and how you can be free from life hurts, hang-up and habits. Big Our congregation is pleased to invite Pastor Richard Jackson group meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. you our 21st church worship celebration. The service will be held at our church Bethany Lutheran on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. Our special Church guest speaker will be Steve Ignatich from Rev Everett Garwood their house of worship. p.m. Faith Baptist Church of Silver Springs, Lay Leader Glenn Bunch Bethany welcomes all to come and • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – Nevada. The theme for worship service 204 C St. worship our Lord and Savior who walks 5:30 p.m. is Psalms 145:4-A, because our priority is Bethany Lutheran welcomes all to with us day to day. Through Him we • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. have the strength and knowledge to han- dle whatever comes our way. walker lake baptist Pastor Garwood comes to lead our ser- Church LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS vice on the second, fourth and fifth Sun- 330 Willow Drive days of the month. Our lay leader, Glenn Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Mineral County Macedonia Church Walker River Bunch leads the service on the first and EMERGENCY COMMUNITY Baptist Church third Sundays. Come and hear the word Please join us Sunday mornings as PLANNING COMMITTEE the Lord has given us. we journey through the gospel of Luke. PANTRY P.O. Box 250 Our church service begins at 10:30 Service starts at 11 a.m. / junior church 11 (LEPC/CCC) 10th & D Streets 826 Wovoka Dr. a.m. each Sunday morning. We have a.m. Our new young adult Sunday meet- P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Hawthorne, NV Shurz, NV 89427 suspended Sunday School through the ing starts at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and (775) 945-2497 775-773-2369 We provide food for low summer. fellowship. Meets Quarterly at 9:00am income families Sunday School: 9:00am Come to the House of the Lord. Sunday school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:00am at the Mineral County Tuesday: 10am-2pm Nursery Provided. Firehouse Evening Service: 7:00pm Thursday: 4pm-6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm First Southern Baptist Church of Hawthorne Gospel for All Nations ADVOCATES TO END 5th & C St. (local Christian, non-profit organization) KIDS COMMUNITY 945-5512 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mike Fontaine - Pastor Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- AT RISK 924 5th St. www.fsbchawthorne.com ship from 10 a.m. P.O. Box 331 Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer RESCUE SQUAD Hawthorne, NV 89415 Sunday School: You are invited to the following ser- from 5 p.m. Domestic Violence 9:30am vices at First Southern Baptist Church. Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 Meets every 3rd Monday at 5pm Counseling Morning Worship: Come join us in worshiping the Lord a.m. P.O. Box 1292 10:30am Jesus Christ. Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Chaletta Speights/Chief Advocate Wednesday Prayer 9:30 Sunday Bible Study Telephone: 775-316-0590 Hawthorne “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” 11 a.m. Worship Service (child care provided) Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 Mineral County Oasis Assembly of God 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting 380 J St. Hawthorne CAHS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “I am the vine, you are the branches. Consolidated Order of the He that abides in me, and I in Him, Encounter – 10:30 a.m. Sundays Agencies of “Nevada’s County Eastern Star the same brings forth much fruit: for Prayer – 7 p.m. Wednesdays Human Services of Nevada of Opportunity” without me you can do nothing.” John Love – Lift – Lead Meets 2nd Saturday of the P.O. Box 2250 15:5 More information, call 775-945-2775 dba The Community Action Center month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge Hawthorne, NV “We’re Here To Help” (5th & F Sts.) Except June & July 89415 Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Andrea Tucker-Worthy Matron Gloria Lopez - President 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 Carol Dudley-Secretary 775-945-5875 HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual Mineral County Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church Rose Corley welcome you! Help Catholic Church on the corner Post No. 19 #1704 B.P.O. Elks • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. of 8th and A Streets. Saturday Mass AMERICAN 204 C Street • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. time is 9 a.m. Adult bible study group P.O. Box 1207 Meets at 7:00pm on • Sunday Evening Services – 4 meets in the church at 8:30 a.m. on LEGION Hawthorne, NV 2nd and 4th Tuesday followed by Bible study in 89415 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Thursdays at the the Parish Hall. the Legion Hall on E St. at 10:00 hours Executive Meetings Monthly Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 Everett Garswood ~ Pastor ineral ounty Commander: Ken Carrothers Visiting Elks Welcome Ron Dale ~ Lay Leader M C First Baptist Church 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Worship Services: Sun. 10:30am 8th & C Sts. Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback B. Kent Wofford-Exalted Ruler Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am independent-news Pastor John Murray (USPS 350-760) Sunday Walker Lake BRUCITE Periodical Postage paid at Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Baptist Church RETIRED PUBLIC LODGE #42 Hawthorne, Nevada, post office Morning Worship 11 a.m. Prayer Time 5:15 p.m. A member of the EMPLOYEES F & AM Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. Southern Baptist OF NEVADA Published weekly at Convention Stated Communication 420 Third St. Wednesday 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of the month Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 Prayer Meeting: Moved to Sunday eve- Frank Reynolds, Pastor at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share ning 775-945-4696 WM-Paul Lunsbord P.O. Box 1270 Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 Sunday Morning Services SW-Eddie Michael 775-945-2414 Fax: 775-945-1270 We believe God can be moved by our JW-M.O. (Babe) Rogers Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 prayers and have seen specific answers Sunday School: 9:30am Sec.-Terry Rivero email: [email protected] Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.-Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 often. God commands us to bring our re- A member of quests, concerns, praise, and thoughts to FIRST SOUTHERN Nevada State Press Association Him. In order to accomplish this better SOROPTIMIST Mineral County Chamber of Commerce as a congregation, we changed our cor- BAPTIST CHURCH porate prayer time to the more accessible Hawthorne, Nevada INTERNATIONAL Publication day is designated as Thursday Sunday evening. We invite you to join us 5th and C Streets HAWTHORNE (holidays included) to provide frequency or let us know how we can pray for you 945-5512 RSVP/Lifeline of publication designated for legal notices specifically. www.fsbchawthorne.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at required by federal, state and local Gay Ann Williams Sunday School: 9:30am Noon at Mineral County Care & government entities. Worship Service: 11:00am Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Field Rep. Hawthorne Seventh-Day Evening Service: 6:30pm 775-722-7669 or Adventist Church Priscilla Martin - President Subscription rates Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm 775-945-1010 Mineral County: 298 C Street, Hawthorne 6 months $35 1 Year $40 OUR LADY OF V.F.W. AMERICAN You are cordially invited to study and PERLETUAL HELP LEGION Outside County: worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. Post 2313 6 months $40 1 Year $55 study hour; 11 a.m. worship. CATHOLIC CHURCH AUXILIARY Matthew 5:5 (NASB) P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 Staff A and 8th Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall 775-845-2020 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Publisher - Battle Born Media inherit the earth.” Meets 1st Thursday of each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours MASS SCHEDULE Executive Meetings Monthly Chief Operating Officer Commander ~ John Stroud Saturday - 9:00am President: Phylis McGee Kirk Kern - [email protected] Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson hawthorne Presbyterian 2nd Vice President General Manager Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller community Church Pastor Quartermaster ~ Rick Isom Chaplain: Linda Eddy Eric Dahlberg - [email protected] SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m. Office Manager ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada FIRST Heidi Bunch - [email protected] Mineral County V. F.W. Elder Joe Commerford will present the BAPTIST Horseman’s AUXILIARY sermon. Association Errors CHURCH 2313 The liability of the Publisher on accounts of If you forget things and are not Hawthorne, NV Hawthorne, NV 8th & O St. error in, or omissions from, any advertise- sure of yourself, does it help to pray 8th & C Streets ment will in no way exceed the amount of to God? www.mcha-nv.org Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm 945-3556 at the VFW Hall the charge of space occupied by the items Our Community Church people re- Sunday School: 9:45am Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald in error, and then only for the first incorrect ally miss Arlo Funk. He was a mem- President: Barbara Edington insertion. Morning Worship: 11:00am For Information Call Secretary: Dawn LeClaire ber and elder of our church for many Evening Worship: 6:00pm 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Treasurer: Anna Morgan years. He was always friendly and kind POSTMASTER: to everyone. He always helped to make Send address changes to Fortune-Eckley-Perry Fortune-Eckley-Perry repairs on the church, when they were Independent-News needed. Our good Christian brother has V.F.W. V. F.W. P.O. Box 1270 gone to be with the Lord. Post 2668 Auxiliary ADVERTISE Hawthorne, NV 89415 James 1 : 5-7, “If anyone asks wis- Mina, NV Post 2668 dom, let him ask of God, He gives to Mina, NV all men liberally and will be given Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm HERE! to him generously, without find- each month at the VFW Hall 775-945-2414 ing fault. But when he asks he must Post Commander: Harry Freeman President - Judy LaFountain have no doubt; he who doubts is like Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson Secretary - Theora Janis Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo a wave on the sea, blown about apart Treasurer: Mary Freeman by the wind.” Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 Page 7

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 24 25 26 1:30 p.m. — Self Manage- 9 a.m. — MCHS School 7:30 a.m. — Take a Hike ment workshop Pride Work Party to the “H” 5:30 p.m. — Mineral 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate County School Board Recovery 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 7 p.m. — MCHS Football Lodge 1704 B.P.O. Elks against Tonopah Dark Movie on 5th Street

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 12:30 p.m. — RPEN CR 12 Step 6 p.m. — Lions Club 1:30 p.m. — Self Manage- Preschool Starts ment Workshop

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 p.m. — GID Walker Lake 6 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball 12 p.m. — Soroptimist 1:30 p.m. — Self Manage- 5:30 p.m. — 9/11 Chal- Brucite Lodge 42 Labor Day Away at Sierra Lutheran 6 p.m. — MCSC ment Workshop lenge Parade 9/11 Challenge 6 p.m. — American Legion 6 p.m. — VFW Post 2668 5:30 p.m. — Mineral 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Aux No. 19 County School Board Recovery 7 p.m. — MCTV Board 7 p.m. — VFW Post 2313 7 p.m. — MCHS Football CR 12 Step 7 p.m. — Search and against Mammoth Rescue

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 p.m. — WLWG 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 2 p.m. — Lahontan Valley 1 p.m. — Friends of the 6 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball 9 a.m. — Kick it for Cancer Book Club Vet Library Hosts Oasis Academy 12 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball 6 p.m.— American Legion 1:30 p.m. — Self Manage- 6:30 — Celebrate Recov- at Virginia City No. 19 ment Workshop ery 1 p.m. — MCHS Football at 6 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball 6 p.m. — V.F.W. Aux. Post Pinenut Festival Virginia City Hosts Coleville 2668 Mina Pinenut Festival 7 p.m. — V.F.W. Aux 2313 Pinenut Festival 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge 1704 BPO Elks CR 12 Step

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5 p.m. — KARRS 6 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball 12 p.m. — Sorotomist 11:30 a.m. — Hospital 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate 6 p.m. — MCHS Volleyball Hosts Whittell 5 p.m. — MC Horseman’s Trustee Meeting Recovery Hosts Smith Valley CR 12 Step Association 1 p.m. — MCCTA 7 p.m. — MCHS Football 1:30 p.m. — Self Manage- Hosts Smith Valley ment Workshop 5:30 p.m. — MC School Board Meetings 6 p.m. — Victory Garden Club

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Letters of interest will be considered at the September 21, 2017 Board Tri-Plex For Sale REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR ADS in the Mineral County Meeting. Appointees shall serve on the Board until the next general elec- Independent-News is Friday by 5 p.m. No Exceptions! Walker Lake, NV. Triplex – 2-3 BDRMS, refurbished/ (Aug7tfn) tion. redecorated – new windows, flooring, carpets, heating/ Call Jona Roberts, Board Secretary, at 945-2461 if you have questions. cooling. Walk to lake, $159,500. Will finance at 5 % interest. Misc. For Sale 20% return after all expenses. Owner 310-749-4582. (Aug17-31) 1952 Korean War Jeep with trailer. (M38A1) original drive train, new tires, new rear brakes, 4x4 works good, driver’s NOTICE OF THE INTENT OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF HAWTHORNE, NEVADA, TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION (LIMITED TAX) manual and parts book. $4,200 for both. Steel gas can. 312- Mobile Home For Sale SEWER BONDS ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED REVENUES 0706. (Aug24) For sale by owner – lot with 2 BDRM trailer. Fenced yard NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board (the “Board”) of the Unincorporated Town with grass and trees. Small shed. 825 L Street. $18,000 as Polaris Sportsman 500 with ABS. Polaris Sportsman 400 of Hawthorne (the “Town”) Nevada, by a resolution, passed, adopted, signed and approved on August 16, 2017, and designated in Section 1 thereof by the short title “2017 Resolution with ABS Trailer, $5,000 package deal. 775-945-5481. is. Contact 775-316-0229 for info. (Aug24tfn) of Intent to Issue Sewer Bonds: has proposed the issuance of the Town’s General Obligation (Aug17-24) (Limited Tax) Sewer Bonds (Additionally Secured by Pledged Revenues) (the “Bonds”) Lots For Sale designated below, as follows: **STOP STRUGGLING ON THE STAIRS** Give your life a GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER BONDS (ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED Three adjacent full sized city lots, 50-feet by 90-feet, lift with an ACORN STAIRLIFT! Call now for $250 OFF your fenced. Individual utilities. All or part. 1 lot rented. Call 945- stairlift purchase and FREE DVD & brochure! 1-855-980- REVENUES) PROPOSAL: Shall the Town Board of the Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne, Nevada, be authorized to incur a general obligation indebtedness (additionally secured by pledged revenues) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENT on behalf of the Town by the issuance at one time, or from time to time, of the Town’s OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE UNINCORPORATED TOWN general obligation sewer bonds in one series or more, in the aggregate principal OF HAWTHORNE, NEVADA, TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION amount not exceeding $147,740 for the purpose of acquiring, improving and equipping (LIMITED TAX) SEWER BONDS ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED REVENUES sewer projects, such bonds to mature not later than thirty (30) years from the date or respective dates of the bonds, payable from general (ad valorem) taxes (except to the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board (the “Board”) of the Unincorporated extent pledged revenues and other monies are available therefor), and to be issued and Town of Hawthorne (the “Town”) Nevada, by a resolution, passed, adopted, signed sold at, above, or below par at an effective interest rate (including any sale discount) and approved on August 16, 2017, and designated in Section 1 thereof by the short not exceeding the statutory maximum rate, if any, as shall be determined at the time title “2017 Resolution of Intent to Issue Sewer Bonds” has proposed the issuance of of the sale thereof, and otherwise to be issued in such manner, upon such terms and the Town’s General Obligation (Limited Tax) Sewer Bonds (Additionally Secured by conditions, with such covenants and agreements, and with such other detail as the Pledged Revenues) (the “Bonds”) designated below, as follows: Board may determine, including at its option but not necessarily limited to provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to maturity without or with the payment of a premium? GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER BONDS (ADDITONALLY SECURED BY The above Proposal was approved upon the adoption of the “Supplemental 2017 Sewer Bond PLEDGED REVENUES) PROPOSAL: DMC Approval Resolution” by the Debt Management Commission of Mineral County, Nevada, (the “County”) at a meeting of the Commission. Shall the Town Board of the Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne, Nevada, be The Board has determined that the Bonds to be issued for the purpose of financing sewer authorized to incur a general obligation indebtedness (additionally secured by projects for the Town (as further described in the above Proposal) will be additionally secured pledged revenues) on behalf of the Town by the issuance at one time, or from by a pledge of the net revenues of the Town’s sewer systems (the “Pledged Revenues”). The time to time, of the Town’s general obligation sewer bonds, in one series or Town has determined that the Pledged Revenues will at least equal the amount required in more, in the aggregate principal amount not exceeding $147,740 for the purpose each year for the payment of the interest on and the principal of the Bonds, and the Pledged Revenues will at least equal the amount required in each year for the payment of the interest of acquiring, improving and equipping sewer projects, such bonds to mature on and the principal of the Bonds. not later than thirty (30) years from the date or respective dates of the bonds, Based upon this determination, the Board intends to incur these general obligations as set payable from general (ad valorem) taxes (except to the extent pledged revenues forth above without an election as provided in subsection 3 of NRS 350.020, unless within and other monies are available therefor), and to be issued and sold at, above, or ninety (90) days after the publication of this notice a petition or petitions requesting an election below par at an effective interest rate (including any sale discount) not exceeding is presented to the Board signed by not fewer than five percent (5%) of the registered voters of the Town. The number of registered voters is to be determined as of the close of registration the statutory maximum rate, if any, as shall be determined at the time of the for last preceding general election. sale thereof, and otherwise to be issued in such manner, upon such terms and At a meeting or meetings of the Board, the Board shall proceed to enact an ordinance or conditions, with such covenants and agreements, and with such other detail ordinances authorizing the issuance of the Bonds. Such ordinance or ordinances authorizing as the Board may determine, including at its option but not necessarily limited the issuance of the Bonds will be effective unless prior to 5:00 p.m. on November 22, 2017, to provisions for the redemption of bonds prior to maturity without or with the a petition in conformance with the requirements of NRS 350.020(3) is presented to the Board asking for an election upon the question of whether or not the proposed general obligations payment of a premium? shall be incurred. The petition for an election herein referred to may be presented to the Board The above Proposal was approved upon the adoption of the “2017 Sewer Bond at any time prior to the expiration of ninety (90) days after the publication of this notice. In DMC Approval Resolution” by the Debt Management Commission of Mineral County, the event such petition is present, no such ordinance or ordinances shall be effective except pursuant to an election called and held for such pupose and carried by a majority of the votes Nevada, at a meeting of the Commission. cast. In the event no such petition is presented, the Bonds will be authorized as described The Board has determined that the Bonds to be issued for the purpose of financing above. The ordinance or ordinances authorizing the Bonds will, in addition, contain provisions sewer projects for the Town (as further described in the above Proposal) will be for additionally securing the payment of the general obligations by pledging the Pledged additionally secured by a pledge of the net revenues of the Town’s sewer systems Revenues to the payment of the Bonds. (the “Pledged Revenues”). The Town has determined that the Pledged Revenues will The authority to issue the Bonds if conferred at the election or if conferred by the fact no at least equal the amount required in each year for the payment of the interest on and petition is presented to the Board requested such an election within ninety (90) days of the the principal of the Bonds. date of publication hereof shall be deemed to be a continuing authority and the Board shall be authorized to sell the Bonds at such time and times and upon such terms and conditions as All persons interested are hereby advised that the Board will hold two public hearings it deems proper in accordance with the provisions of the Proposal and the laws of the State on the Proposal on September 20, 2017, at 10:00 am and 5:30 pm, or as soon of Nevada. thereafter as is practicable, at the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Mineral All persons interested are hereby advised that further information regarding the projects County Courthouse, First and “A” Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada. All persons are invited to be financed by the Bonds, the Bonds and the Pledged Revenues to be pledged to the to attend and to be heard regarding the Proposal. Further information regarding Bonds, and all proceedings in the premises, are on file in the office of the County Clerk, ex the Proposal, the Project to be financed by the Bonds, the Bonds and the Pledged officio Town Clerk, 105 South A Street, Suite #1 Hawthorne, Nevada and can be seen and examined by the interested persons during the regular office hours of the County Clerk. All Revenues to be pledged to the Bonds, and all proceedings, are on file in the ex persons interested may also obtain additional information regarding the contents of and filing officio Town Clerk’s Office: the County Clerk’s Office, 105 South A Street, Suite #1, requirements for the petition herein referred to at the office of the County Clerk, ex officio Town Hawthorne, Nevada, and can be seen and examined during regular office hours of the Clerk, 105 South A Street, Suite #1 Hawthorne, Nevada during the regular office hours of the County Clerk. County Clerk. By order of the Town Board of the Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne, Nevada. The determination by the Board that the Pledged Revenues will at least equal amount required in each year for the payment of interest and principal on the Bonds becomes conclusive on Dated this August 16, 2017 the last day for filing the petition, i.e., on November 22, 2017. PUBLICATION DATES: August 24, 2017; August 31, 2017; September 7, 2017. PUBLICATION DATE: August 24, 2017 BY ORDER of the Town Board of the Unincorporated Town of Hawthorne, Nevada. DATED this August 16, 2017.

/s/ Chris Nepper /s/ Chris Nepper County Clerk, ex officio Town Clerk County Clerk, ex officio Town Clerk Mineral County Independent-News The Week of Aug. 24, 2017 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 10 Interior’s new sage grouse protection efforts welcomed

arlier this month Interior as well as oil and gas drilling near breed- reduce the overpopulation of wild horses Secretary Ryan Zinke ordered ing grounds and that there would be ad- and burros that eat and trample sage the implementation of recom- ditional reviews on grazing permits. The grouse habitat, something else the previ- mendations from a team that plan envisioned restrictions on grazing, ous administration was lax about. Ereviewed the previous administration’s resource development, solar and wind It also discusses the need to fund fire draconian land use restrictions under energy, and public access to public land fuel reduction and fighting invasive the guise of protecting greater sage Thomas Mitchell in Nevada. This was being done even species. grouse. The team — which included Commentary though the government declined to list It also anticipates flexibility to allow officials from Interior, Fish and Wildlife the sage grouse under the Endangered the development of both fluid and solid Service, Bureau of Land Management, Species Act. minerals. U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Forest its plan would impact Nevadans. This Specifics in Zinke’s order include It even calls for experimenting with Service and representatives from the 11 approach to regulation is as dismissive recognizing that “proper livestock captive breeding of grouse to enhance affected states — called for lifting certain to our State as it is illegal, and I remain grazing is compatible with enhancing the population. restrictions that impacted economic dedicated to protecting the interests of or maintaining Greater Sage-Grouse This move by the Interior Depart- activity without actually affecting sage Nevada and ensuring that agencies fol- (GRSG) habitat” and orders incentives be ment should have a salutary impact grouse populations. low the law and take the state’s concerns used to encourage grazing practices that on Nevada’s economy. Interior’s own Montana native Zinke’s 55-page order and interests into account.” improve conditions conducive to grouse draft environmental impact statement echoed criticisms that were included Shortly after Zinke announced the habitat. estimated that its previous sage grouse in various lawsuits brought by several changes, Laxalt lauded the move, saying, While the previous administration restrictions would reduce economic states, including Nevada. Zinke’s order “I am glad to see this progress on an failed to even consider predator control output in Nevada each year by $373.5 says the changes are not one-size-fits-all, issue important to so many Nevadans. I as a means of protecting grouse, the Inte- million, cost $11.3 million in lost state the very words used by Nevada Attorney agree with Secretary Zinke that the fed- rior Department order calls for research and local tax revenue and reduce em- General Adam Laxalt a year ago about eral government and Nevada can protect into both lethal and non-lethal predator ployment by 739 jobs every year for the litigation he had filed to block the land the sage-grouse and its habitat, while control. In 1989, the Nevada Department next 20 years. use restrictions. also ensuring that conservation efforts of Wildlife planted 1,400 chicken eggs in As for all the doomsaying about grouse Back when he sued the federal govern- do not undermine job growth and local 200 simulated grouse nests during the populations, according to a 2015 Western ment over its sage grouse land restric- communities.” 15-day period when sage hens lay their Association of Fish and Wildlife Agen- tion, Laxalt stated, “As our latest brief Nevada’s lawsuit accused the various eggs. All the eggs were destroyed by cies survey, the population of greater again demonstrates, the Bureau of Land federal land agencies of violating the law predators, mostly ravens. sage grouse had grown by nearly two- Management’s rushed, one-size-fits-all and ignoring scientific evidence when it Yet, the previous administration put thirds in the previous two years. sage grouse plan not only violates mul- concocted a 341-page pronouncement in on their all-species-must-be-protected tiple federal laws, but also the agency’s 2015 that 10 million acres of public land blinders and entirely ignored predator Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper own regulations. The BLM blatantly dis- in 16 Western states — nearly a third of control as a means of protecting the columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ regarded the many Nevada experts and that in Nevada — would be taken out of grouse population. yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- stakeholders, and failed to consider how consideration for future mining claims, The order also recognizes the need to press.com/. letter to the editor editorial

Dear Editor, in front of me as I travel the highway, Heller-sponsored bill gives In Hawthorne, the constant wind would you? Imagine the chaos if a cart searches relentlessly for Safeway shop- were caught under the wheels of a semi. ping carts that are not safely secured After all, carts that have to be repaired veterans health care choice in their corrals. Finding one, the wind or replaced add to the overhead of a store, scoots the cart into a ditch. Sometimes the cost of which is passed on to us stand- ith a deadline rapidly ap- Sen. Heller noted that the funding the wind shoots a cart across the high- ing at the resister. proaching, two weeks ago for the Choice Program will continue way in to the ditch next to the airport. I Paul Powell President Trump signed to give the 300,000 veterans living in would not like to see a cart zipping across Hawthorne a bill sponsored by Ne- Nevada access to services that the VA Wvada Sen. Dean Heller that appropriates cannot provide – such as chemotherapy $2.1 billion to extend a program that pro- and certain life-saving surgeries. vides veterans with an opportunity to “I applaud the president for signing cards of thanks seek health care outside the backlogged, my bill to ensure Nevada’s veterans can and too often distant, Department of continue using the Veterans Choice pro- Veterans Affairs hospitals. gram,” said Heller. “Nevada’s warriors Thank You, provided over 80 students with school Senate Bill 114, VA Choice and Quality have fought and served their country You’ve heard the saying “it takes a vil- supplies for the 2017/18 school year so far. Employment Act of 2017, passed both selflessly, and they should not be forced lage to raise a child.” On Saturday, Aug. We were also able to provide extra sup- the Senate and the House without a to jump through hoops when it comes to 5 that same village came to my aid to give plies directly to Hawthorne Elementary single nay vote. accessing the care and benefits they’ve my husband, Telifero Lawson, a very School and Mineral County High School Trump said at the bill signing cere- earned.” successful 65th surprise birthday party. /Jr. High. mony, “This bill will ensure that veter- He cited as examples a Navy veteran I would like to thank Dessie Lawson, R.V. Thank you: Dollar General, Mineral ans continue to have the ability to see from Lovelock named Wendell, who Lawson, Anna Morgan, Jeri Lynn Lande County Fire Department and American the doctor of their choice — so impor- used the Choice Program to get a neck and Jennette Williams for the wonderful Cruisers for hosting “Stuff a Fire Truck tant — and don’t have to wait or travel surgery so that he could still walk and feast that was provided. Others helped too with Back to School Supplies”. They do- long distances for care. And during the an Air Force pilot from Battle Mountain by going to the store and with clean up, EG, nated a cart full of supplies. Thank you to campaign, I kept talking about it. Peo- named John who had a cancer removed Donna, Cynthia and Marilyn. the BLM Carson City District Office for ple — these great, incredible veterans from his neck. Thanks to Daryle, the music, as always continuing their school supply drive for — our finest — they’re waiting in line for “The program also allows veterans was great. We all danced till it hurt, so CAHS again this year. They donated over seven days, nine days, fourteen days, for living in rural areas to receive care near much fun. Thank you to the staff of the 15 backpacks full of supplies. Thank you to ailments that could be fixed quickly, and their homes,” Heller said. “Without V.F.W. Amanda you are a great bartender. Financial Horizons Credit Union for rais- they end up dying of things that could funding for the program, rural veterans, Thank you to everyone that came to ing money and purchasing a barrel full be taken care of very, very routinely.” like those in Ely, Elko, Winnemucca, make this such a special event in my hus- of supplies. Thank you, Mineral County The president used the occasion to and Tonopah, would have to drive hun- band’s life. All the cards and gifts were Library for hosting “Fines for School Sup- personally praise Heller, Sen. Johnny dreds of miles to get care. The Choice much appreciated. plies” and donating a table full of supplies. Isakson of Georgia and Congressman program allowed an Army veteran from You hold a special place in our hearts. Last but definitely not least, thank you Phil Roe of Tennessee for shepherding Ely to access mental health services God bless and much love to all. to all the citizens of Mineral County that the bill through passage. nearby as opposed to traveling over 200 Telifero and Mary Lawson donated school supplies. We couldn’t do Trump also noted that the bill autho- miles to Salt Lake City, Utah, or forgoing it without you. You are all greatly appre- rizes new community-based outpatient the care entirely.” Thank You, ciated. clinics and improves the VA’s ability to We applaud this modest step toward CAHS had another successful Back to Consolidated Agencies of Human hire quality employees through im- privatization of our veterans’ health School Supply Drive this year. We have Services/CAHS proved recruitment and training. care. —TM

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Associated Press transportation projects like new bike trails, along with restoring deteriorat- SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Fed- ing roads and bridges and seeking other eral officials promised Tuesday to pro- means of reducing congestion and pro- tect Lake Tahoe for future generations, a tecting the lake. pledge that one said doesn’t rule out also The first Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, maintaining a robust regional economy. in 2000, authorized the federal govern- California’s junior senator, Kamala ment to spend $415 million over 10 years Harris, a Democrat who took office in to restore the lake. January, said officials can protect the Feinstein said that helped lead to more delicate Lake Tahoe Basin and the cold, than $2 billion in combined spending deep cobalt lake straddling the California by the federal government, California, and Nevada border without devastating Nevada, local communities and private a $5 billion annual economy that largely businesses. It funded more than 500 caters to tourists, skiers, gamblers and improvement and restoration projects, recreation-seekers. with 139 more in progress. Harris used the 21st annual Lake Tahoe Feinstein, who hosted the summit Summit to call for “rejecting false choices along the lake’s south shore, said a key on this issue of the environment and sug- focus is on countering the effects of cli- gesting that you’re either in favor of the mate change. She noted a recent scien- economy of you’re in favor of the environ- tific report from University of California, ment. That’s nonsense. That’s a false choice Davis, researchers that found the lake is which we just reject. We can do both.” warming much faster now than its his- Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein torical average. of California and Republican U.S. Sen. Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Dean Heller of Nevada co-authored the Masto of Nevada said in her prepared re- The ever so popular hummingbird moth — by Craig Anderson Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that former marks that the nation is at a pivotal point President Barack Obama signed into law not just for the lake, but “for the health in December. It authorizes $415 million in and sustainability of our public lands federal money over seven years for proj- and environment.” ects to improve the lake’s famed water clar- She criticized Republican President Nevada pot license expansion ity, reduce the risk of catastrophic wild- Donald Trump for considering revoking fires, counter invasive species and protect some national monument designations, on hold again until Aug. 29 threatened native species and wildlands. a decision she said would “damage our Heller noted that part of the new rural economies and destroy our natural Associated Press juana from cultivators to dispensaries. money will go toward nonpolluting heritage.” Judge James Russell said he had no CARSON CITY — Nevada’s mari- authority to override the department’s juana regulators have agreed to delay the decision earlier this month that there expansion of distribution licensing to weren’t enough alcohol distributors to meet growing demand at pot retail stores keep up with demand. Senate minority leader to run until the state tax commission can hear He said the Independent Alcohol Dis- another appeal from a group of state li- tributors of Nevada must first exhaust quor wholesalers next week. all administrative remedies and file a for Nevada lieutenant governor A Carson City judge lifted an injunc- formal appeal with the Tax Commission. Associated Press He lost the Republican primary for tion last week that had prohibited the The commission agreed Friday not to Congress last year to Danny Tarkanian, Nevada Taxation Department from li- license any non-alcohol entities for dis- LAS VEGAS — Nevada state Senate Mi- who lost in November to Democrat Jacky censing anyone other than alcohol busi- tribution until the panel hears the appeal nority Leader Michael Roberson says he’ll Rosen. nesses to transport recreational mari- Aug. 29. run next year for lieutenant governor. The Republican from Henderson is- sued a statement Monday citing his work in office helping businesses includ- ing rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, and reorganization of the Clark County School District in the Las Vegas area. Roberson campaign aide Robert Uitho- ven (EIT’-hoh-ven) also pointed Tuesday to Roberson’s legislative work on issues including union collective bargaining and public employee retirement benefits. Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison announced last week that he won’t seek re-election in 2018. No Democrats have announced plans for lieutenant governor. Roberson was elected to the state Sen- ate in 2010 and re-elected in 2014.

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eclipse mania 50 million could watch Mayweather-McGregor in US By Tim Dahlberg ple are expected to buy the fight in record Associated Press numbers, with many sharing the cost of the telecast with friends and family they LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor’s invite over. improbable challenge of Floyd May- Taffet said people will treat it much weather Jr. could be seen by a staggering like a Super Bowl by getting together in 50 million people in the United States as larger numbers than usual. fans and the curious gather in small and “I think this is first and foremost a tele- large parties. vision event,” said Taffet, who oversaw 190 The fight Saturday night threatens pay-per-views in his career at HBO. “The the pay-per-view revenue record set by success of this fight in the financial record Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao two books of history will be made on pay-per- years ago and could dwarf it in viewer- view. And I believe it’s going to deliver.” ship as people use the event as a reason Industry observers say it’s hard to to have friends and family over for a little judge how many homes will buy a pay- Mineral County residents were treated to a partial eclipse as the phenomenon escapism and controlled violence. per-view until the day of the fight many happened on Monday. At approximately 10:20 a.m., the streets were filled with “It’s a cultural event that crosses all de- times, as people often buy late. But the on-lookers trying to catch a glimpse of the moon moving across the sun. mographics and all social and economic anecdotal evidence — primarily the Unfortunately, the 80 percent partial coverage only made Mineral County look factors,” said Mark Taffet, who formerly chatter on social media — indicates a eerie with a cross between sunset and sunset. An extreme temperature drop ran pay-per-view for HBO. “People are good likelihood of it smashing the 4.6 occurred as well as confused roosters, who thought that night was coming early. getting together to have a great time and million record of pay-per-view sales set Residents in the eclipse path were treated to complete darkness. Sharon we surely need an excuse to have a great by the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. Sumerau, former resident of Hawthorne, shared a photo of the eclipse as seen time.” That’s largely because the matchup from her home in Oregon. Taffet said that while an average of will likely cross over from being just a 5-6 people normally watches a pay-per- sporting event to a party night. view, he wouldn’t be surprised if the “We have definitely seen massive gen- fight averages 10 people a household. If eral market interest in addition to the it sells 5 million pay-per-views as widely sports fan,” said Stephen Espinoza, who anticipated, the fight could be watched heads sports for Showtime, which will by nearly one in six Americans. televise the fight. “These general market Serpent football team set to The fight will also be seen by millions viewers are often not part of the audi- more worldwide, with promoters claim- ence for even the biggest combat sports ing it will be available either online or on event. So the ceiling is pretty high.” begin season Friday night a TV screen to more than 1 billion homes Espinoza said the very nature of the MCIN Staff in 200 different countries. fight — a matchup between a UFC star 2017 mchs football “If you are in Manhattan or you are on who has never boxed as a pro against A brand new season will kick off to- schedule a desert island somewhere, if you have one of the greatest fighters of his time — morrow night for the Mineral County Wi-Fi, you can buy this fight,” promoter will drive the pay-per-view sales. High football team when they take on Friday, Aug. 25 vs. Tonopah 7 p.m. Dana White said. “We believe this is an unprecedented Tonopah at 7 p.m. in Hawthorne. Friday, Sept. 8 vs. Mammoth 7 p.m. Each pay-per-view sale means more event, quite frankly no one knows what The Serpents are coming off of a 6-3 Saturday, Sept. 16 at Virginia City money in the wallets of both fighters. to expect,” he said. “The element of these campaign in 2016 that saw them on the 1 p.m. Though estimates vary widely, May- two outspoken personalities in one un- Friday, Sept. 22 vs. Smith Valley outside looking in the playoff picture. 7 p.m. weather is expected to make some $200 precedented event is compelling.” The team lost eight players to gradu- Friday, Sept. 29 vs. Sierra Lutheran million, while McGregor will likely An early indication of interest in the ation, including key pieces Brandon 7 p.m. pocket at least $100 million. fight is the massive betting both in Nevada West and Andre Davis, but also return **Friday, Oct. 6 vs. Pyramid Lake Though ticket sales have been slow in and in other places where it is legal. Book- a veteran group. The 2017 version of the 7 p.m. Las Vegas — largely because of astro- makers say it will be the biggest bet fight Friday, Oct. 13 at Whittell 7 p.m. Serpents will suit up 10 seniors and five Friday, Oct. 20 at Excel 7 p.m. nomical prices — the fight is shaping up ever, with an overwhelming number of the juniors. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Coleville 1 p.m. as must-see TV at a price of $99.95. Peo- early tickets on McGregor to pull an upset. Friday’s opener against Highway 95 rival Tonopah will be the third straight Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11 — Playoffs year the two schools locked horns to Nov. 18 — State Championship begin the season. The Serpents will be ** Homecoming and Senior Night mchs school cleanup day friday morning looking to get back on the winning side of the matchup after losing the last two On Friday, beginning at 9 a.m., community members, students and service organiza- against the Muckers, most recently a 68- tions are invited to participate in a clean up day at Mineral County High School. With the the construction and maintenance projects ongoing at the school grounds, it could use 22 defeat last August. schedule that will see them in action ev- some TLC before the first football game of the season against Tonopah. Mineral County will get a chance to ery week until the end of October. Five Participants are asked to bring tools and supplies and devote an hour to community/ rest up with a bye week following the of their first six games will be played at school pride. Volunteers are asked to meet in front of the school on Friday morning. Tonopah game before playing out their home.