Hawthorne The Week of November 17, 2016 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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news | 2 opinion | 10 Local tribe members take part in Honor Flight Nevada election results: The tail wags the dog Veterans honored at Hawthorne ceremony

By Heidi Bunch tween Veterans Day, Memorial ago. MCIN Staff Day and Independence Day, “From the jungles of Vietnam Stroud explained, “Veterans to the mountains of Afghan- Under the American flag at Day salutes all who served, re- istan, from Bastogne to Bagh- Hawthorne’s Veterans Me- gardless of when or where. It is dad, from Pork Chop Hill to the morial Park, those who have our day, which we equally share Persian Gulf, our veterans have fought for the freedom of all with our families who served borne the cost of America’s American’s were honored by and scarified alongside us.” wars – and continue to stand speeches and prayer on this “Today, we honor the contri- watch over America’s peace. Veterans Day. butions and sacrifices of nearly Today is their day – today is John Stroud, Commander of 22 million living veterans who our day – to stand just a little VFW Post 2313, welcomed all in have served our country in the bit taller and be recognized by a attendance and offered a brief name of liberty and justice.” In grateful nation who appreciates history of Veterans Day. the park, many of those who what the few have done for the “This year we mark the eve of had contributed to the freedom many,” Stroud stated. America’s entrance into World of others sat solemnly. Many He concluded his speech War I, the great war, to war to veterans in hats announcing with the following, “Ladies and end all wars, from which Veter- their branch. Some just return- gentleman, today our mighty ans Day evolved,” Stroud read. ing home from conflicts others flag waves high above and our Explaining the difference be- who were at war many years hearts swell with patriotism. There is no greater nation on earth than the United States of America and we owe a debt greater than we can ever repay to the generations who came before us and to those who will come after us.” Mineral County Commis- sioner Paul MacBeth, a veteran, also spoke to the crowd, but on a more personal note. Seating in the audience was MacBeth’s son, Robert, who, like this father – entered into the United States military. A different war – a different man but yet a con- nection to all the veterans at the park that day. MacBeth ex- Heidi Bunch photos plained that his son had served Mineral County Commissioner Paul MacBeth bows his head in Lt Col Scott Bishop salutes Mineral County vets in attendance at prayer during the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday. > See Vets Day, Page 12 Veterans Memorial Park.

community crime Mammoth doctor sentenced to probation, $40K fine for felony violation By Heidi Bunch MCIN Staff

A Mammoth Lakes, Calif. doctor who violated a Native American site in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada was sentenced last Monday after being found guilty. Jonathan Cornelius Bourne, age 59, of Mammoth Lakes, was sentenced to two years of probation, a $40,000 fine and $249,372 in restitution for his felony violations of the Heidi Bunch photos Archeological resources Protection Act, as announced The Hawthorne Convention Center was the site of the annual Christmas Bazaar put on by Our Lady of Per- by Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. petual Help Ladies Guild Saturday afternoon. Bourne is also banned from entering public lands for any recreational purposes for the term of his pro- bation. In August of 2016, Bourne plead guilty to the unautho- Ladies Guild holds annual bazaar rized transportation of archeological resources and un- authorized removal, damage, excavation or defacement By Heidi Bunch of such resources. According to documents presented MCIN Staff in court, Bourne had been collecting archeological re- sources and artifacts for 22 years. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies Each time taken by Bourne was documented by the Guild put Mineral County into the hol- doctor. Voluntarily, he has turned over an estimated iday mood this year by offering tradi- 20,000 pieces that he has collected off public lands to the tional crafts, Santa Claus and food and government. beverages in a festive atmosphere at the The plea agreement entered into by Bourne on Octo- Hawthorne Convention Center this past ber 14, 2010, states that he had “altered a small prehis- Saturday. toric site, cremation site and burial cairns in the Hum- Visitors enjoyed beginning their shop- boldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada.” ping with baked goods and handmade Glass trade beads were transported by him to his Cal- items such as jewelry, crocheted blankets ifornia home. Again in January of 2011, the Mammoth and even horseshoe art. Lakes doctor altered a large prehistoric site in Death Val- This free event has been a long stand- ley National Park where he removed a tool made of big- ing tradition with the Ladies Guild, many horn sheep horn and three stone tables, which were later of whom could be found manning ev- found in Bourne’s home. erything from ticket sales to donning an U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill stated at Bourne’s apron in the kitchen. Walker Lake Working Group announced their newly released hearing, “that the damage caused by Bourne could not be Santa Claus had his appearance and 2017 Walker Lake calendars. The calendar features photographic undone no matter what sentence was imposed.” had his photo taken with excited children. work by local photographers as well as those that simply love the The judge would also state that this case highlighted Many of the vendors in attendance still lake. They are on sale for $10 per calendar and can be purchase the importance of educating others as to the significance have products on hand for those who still at the Independent-News office located at 420 Third Street or by of the sacred Native American cultural resources and the need to finish their holiday shopping. calling 945-2414. protection of their cultural sites. Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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The Mineral County Independent-News will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 25. Courtesy photo Deadline will be Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. for items that need to Members of the first Native American Honor Flight join in the round dance at the be included in the Dec. 1 issue. Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Classifieds, advertisement and other stories can be emailed to: [email protected] Walker River tribe members take Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! part in inaugural Honor Flight

By Heidi Bunch Nevada on Sunday, Nevada Governor MCIN Staff Brian Sandoval stated, “To be able to be When You Recycle the first in the country to host an event Electronics You Support Three members of the Walker River like this, really is something special. Ev- A Division of the Community: Paiute Tribe returned Sunday from the erybody really embraced one another Disability Resources, Inc. first ever all Native American Honor and welcomed these men and women Donating your old electronics Flight. home from an amazing trip to Washing- supports schools, low income Honor Flight is a national, non-profit ton, D.C, it’s what makes Nevada spe- families, non-profit agencies, which helps to send veterans on free cial.” and local people with disabilities. trips to Washington, D.C. to see their Not only were those in attendance to Recycling these products reduces war memorials. visit memorials in Washington, D.C. and the need to mine the earth for The flight and trip allow those who share stories of times past, but they were new raw materials, and keeps attend to honor those men and women also given Quilts of Valor, which was useful materials from ending up who served next to them in times of war founded by “Blue Star” mom Catherine – yet never made it home from the bat- Roberts. When her son deployed to Iraq, in a landfill. Donate to New2U tlefield. she stated that she felt, “only ten seconds Computers today! The three Walker River Paiute Trial from panic.” She envisioned a post de- members who attended were: Victor ployed warrior struggling with his own Williams, Sr., Richard Carter and Ra- demons, sitting on the edge of the bed (775) 329-1126 mon Oceguara. wrapped in a comforting quilt. From Find out more! www.New2UComputers.org Nevada is the first state to send Native that vision, the Quilts of Valor Founda- Americans back to Washington, D.C. New2U Computers provides free computers to individuals with disabilities in Washoe County, repairs and when greeting the travelers back to > See Flight, Page 3 computers, tablets, smart phones, sells refurbished computers, takes donations of used electronics and recycles ewaste. New2U Computers is the direct income stream for Disability Resources, Inc.

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What is the one thing you are most looking forward to now that the election is over?

Jeri Bunch Sylvestri Donna Christoferson (Hawthorne) Cathy MacPherson (Hawthorne) No more commercials. Commercials (Hawthorne) Watching the news and getting more are getting uglier and nastier and not I agree with Jeri Bunch Sylvestri. It is local news on tv instead of election just from the political candidate but hard enough to make a well thought news. I am so happy it’s almost over. from ‘groups’ that have to get in there out decisions as it is, without all the and be ugly for ‘their’ candidate. mudslinging. Wouldn’t it be nice if the candidates only talked about their agenda? Wishful thinking!

Jason Altman (Nevada) I am looking forward to the media going back to controlling the millions Hans Bedlam of people that actually trust major No more carpetbaggers telling us our media outlets. point Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 Page 3 Notices & events Locals attend Reno symposium

YCAC to begin holding for Walker Basin Research Project boxing classes By Sheri Samson Mineral County Park and Recreation/ MCIN Correspondent YCAC have announced that a boxing class will be held at the YCAC (589 C There were 13 representatives of Min- Street). The classes run Monday through eral County attending the two-day Nov. Thursday for children 8-14, adults 15 and 9-10, Desert Terminus Lakes Sympo- up and private lessons. sium in Reno, including teacher Dar- Call Melissa 316-0503 or Alicia 312- ren Hamrey from Mineral County High 1680 for more information. School with four local students. The class is being offered by TMH Pro Subtitled as the Walker Basin Re- Boxing. search Project, over a 100 researchers; scientists; organizational professionals; educators and tribal members joined signups underway for together to review the astounding head- youth basketball way that has been made as an empha- sis toward the primary restoration of YCAC basketball signups are now un- Walker Lake, with added efforts to as- derway. Group practive begins Monday, sure that Pyramid Lake and Summit Nov. 28 at the YCAC. Ages four to eighth Lake also maintain their effectiveness. Sheri Samson grade are welcome to sign up. Contact A collaborative effort has worked be- Mineral County attendees joined Senator Harry Reid’s assistant, Mary Connelly 945-3377 for more details. Volunteers are hind the scenes for 14 years, using $524 and the Walker Lake Working Group and Walker Lake Crusaders in Reno for a also needed. million dollars allocated by Senator two-day symposium on efforts to save the lake. Harry Reid and Congress from 2002 un- til present. Over 23 entities were funded we anticipate the end as the processes of returning for a healthy water flow, Mina Care and Share for this project over the years, holding initially unfold in 2017. Acquisitions and while the corrections of streams and di- bazaar saturday at a low 1.5 percent administrative cost. stewardship for in-stream rights must be versions must be made. The surface for As the initial agreement was made in maintained as we continue in our central the returning water will have to be made Everyone is invited to this year’s Mina 2002 as the Reclamation Farm Bill, the role in this partnership. To date, 15 farm so the transferring water maintains a Care and Share bazaar fundraiser, tak- funding has always been held under the and land purchases have been made proper flow without being fully absorbed ing place on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 Bureau of Reclamation and distributed with willing sellers, which translates to into the ground water systems. This will a.m. to 1 p.m. appropriately. 40 percent of the necessary water rights require construction and adjustments It’s a bake-sale and lunch with a variety This endeavor was initially confined to accomplished.” to be made, taking into account drought of cakes, cookies and goodies. Hot dogs, the simple appropriation of water, lim- Yardas added that these properties years and heavy runoff months. chili and soft drinks will be available for iting the overall effectiveness. Over 14 offered sustainable water use; wildlife; Caryn Huntt DeCarlo from the Bu- lunch. Mina Seniors create great sweets years and with 11 public laws initiated, agricultural and conservatory use with reau of Reclamation explained that there and we have fun. Y’all come, ya hear! increases of funding were added. It was long term solutions. In 2009, Congress were five federal agencies working on determined by legislation that the ac- called out “the protection of the agricul- this project, two states involved, five non complishment toward the final goal of tural environment and habitat interest -profit agencies, three tribes, plus local Rocket Pride Family restoring Walker Lake needed a solid within the Walker River Basin.” Cur- city entities, plus educational input from Literacy Night tonight component of maintaining a long-term rently under an old decree made in the The Desert Research Institute and the solution to assure not only water levels, 1930’s, designated the Walker River wa- University of Reno. The research encom- The Rocket Pride Family Literacy but a proper restoration of all habitat. ter as agricultural use only and this de- passed a comprehension of the entire Night will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at The last agreement known as “TROA”, cree is now within the 9th Circuit Court basin, its structure and needs, current the Hawthorne Elementary Multipur- Truckee River Operating Agreement, for a reversal to become generalized, diversions, legally seeking in-stream pose Room. was done in May 2014. This finally al- beneficial use, which will secure the flows as aligned by senior and junior Nachos will be served from 6 to 6:30 lowed for the approval to lease or pur- overall use necessary to reach Walker water rights holders and the general p.m. chase water rights, which has been done Lake’s shores again, by the possible date water flows. Huntt DeCarlo stated, “The The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. when par- by National Fish and Wildlife Founda- mentioned to be 2020. strategy of returning water is not simply ents are encouraged to go to their chil- tion, on behalf of this project. As Da- As exciting as this prospect sounds, it turning on the flow, as one might believe. dren’s classrooms and learn a skill that vid Yardas, from NFWF stated, “What was important to note the many aspects There are conservational concerns, up- will help their children at home. should’ve been a five year accomplish- involved in returning the water properly graded facilities of structure required Two swag baskets are up for raffle and ment, has continued to expand many and allowing a stable flow. There have and an overall plan that will not only each child will receive a free book, if they years as there were setbacks and legal been years of researching terrain, eval- work once, but last in place for the future attend the literacy night. interruptions along the way. But now uating and modeling the correct manner life of the lake.”

Mad Hatters to meet Included in their Washington, D.C. stop groups. Saturday was a visit to the National Museum of the The Lady Warriors from Pyramid Lake Flight American Indian and the veterans were and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxil- The Mad Hatters enjoyed a Halloween continued from Page 2 able to attend a Veterans Day ceremony iary Post 6825 were in attendance. theme for the October gathering. The and place a sash on the Vietnam Veterans A round dance ensued welcoming November gathering will have a harvest tion was founded. Memorial. home those who made this monumental theme. The meeting will be on the third The quilts are not made out of char- Upon landing at Reno-Tahoe Interna- and historical flight. Saturday rather than our regular date so ity. It is made from loving hands of men tional Airport, the veterans were greeted that we don’t interfere with any Thanks- and women, both – all various degrees of by friends and family. There was royalty giving traveling plans. sewing capability, one piece at a time, at from the University of Nevada Reno, ineral ounty We hope to see you at Maggie’s at 9 sewing bees where the talk of family and royalty from Numaga and several danc- M C a.m. on Nov. 19. friends dominate the conversation. ers from different tribes as well as drum independent-news (USPS 350-760) Periodical Postage paid at Boy Scouts food drive Hawthorne, Nevada, post office tomorrow SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Published weekly at 420 Third St. The annual Scouting For Food drive, Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 sponsored by the Boy Scouts in Mineral P.O. 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The following people were arrested schedule I/II, FLNTRZPM/GHB – first in Mineral County on or after Nov. 6 and DUI, above legal limit – first. Bail set and were in jail on Monday at or after at $10,520 bond/cash. about 8 a.m. All charges against them • Jennifer L. Kleinsasser was arrested are misdemeanors unless otherwise by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on noted. All are innocent until proven Nov. 8 for use/under influence schedule guilty in court. Names and charges ap- I, II, III, IV controlled substance. Bail set pear as they have been received from at $2,500 bond/cash. the sheriff’s office. • Timothy L. Poland was arrested by • Gregory L. Buford was arrested by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 7 12 for domestic battery – first; false state- on a drug court hold. No bail listed. ment to/obstruct public officer; resist • Anthony C. McCourt was arrested by public officer and use/under influence Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 7 schedule I, II, III, IV controlled sub- for trespass, not amounting to burglary stance. Bail set at $7,780 bond/cash. and open/gross lewdness – first. Bail set The following were released from the at $2,855 bond/cash. Mineral County Detention Center by Mound House Station - Junction of the V&T and the C&C • Stephanie M. Belzer was arrested by a judge unless otherwise noted: Eli W. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. Creamer (released on bond); William 8 on an arrest for violation of probation/ R. DeMars (released on recognizance); Riding along with the Slim Princess condition of sus. No bail. Austin M. Dillard (released on recogni- • Eli W. Creamer was arrested by zance); Amond A. Haley (released on By Dennis Cassinelli picked up again by the next train after Walker River Tribal Police on Nov. 9 for bond); Emily M. Kever (released on re- being filled. My own family, who owned use/under influence schedule I, II, III, IV cognizance); Tiffany A. Johnson (released By 1880, the owners of the Virginia a ranch near where the C&C crossed the controlled substance; possession <= one by judge); Gregory L. Buford (released and Truckee Railroad had become so river at Dayton, used the trains in the ounce marijuana – first; use/possesses time served) and Edgar T. Quezada-Ma- successful that they decided to pur- 1890s to ship potatoes, hogs and cattle to drug paraphernalia; possess to sell cias (released to bondsman). sue another venture to tap into the new the Comstock and to California. mining districts developing in the south Unlike the standard-gauge V&T, the central part of Nevada. The idea was to Carson and Colorado was a narrow- construct a new railroad line to connect gauge line. All the engines and rolling Carson City and the Comstock to the stock of the C&C were much lighter and Colorado River at the southern border of smaller than the V&T equipment. The justice court news the state. railroad men assigned to work on the The Carson and Colorado Railroad new line were not accustomed to work- • On Aug. 22, Jennifer Lee Miller aka the scene of crash involving personal was started at the Virginia and Truckee ing with the smaller equipment, so they Kleinsasser plead guilty to count I of injury; a category B felony; II – reck- station at Moundhouse just east of Car- nicknamed the new train the “Slim Prin- counts I – driving a motor vehicle while less driving, a misdemeanor. He was son City and wound its way through cess” — and the name stuck. The oper- under the influence of alcohol, (2nd of- found guilty on count II and ordered to Dayton, Hawthorne and points south in ation of the Slim Princess line was a ca- fense), II – failure to appear, a category D attend anger management, sentenced hopes of cashing in on new mining de- sual affair at best and certainly was no felony. She was found guilty on count I to 180 days in jail, credit for three days velopments along the way. As new dis- model of how to run a railroad. and ordered to pay $990 in fines and fees; served; 177 days suspended under the coveries were made, the route of the line In order to cross over Indian land sentenced to 180 days in jail; credit for 38 condition he completes counseling and was changed to suit the needs of the de- around the east side of Walker Lake, the days served; 142 days suspended under bring proof to the court. Count I was velopers. When a major discovery was owners made an agreement with the In- the condition she has no law violations dismissed. made in the Candelaria region, the C&C dians that they could ride the trains for for six months. Count II, bound over to • On Sept. 19, Thomas Elwood Morgan, followed. The line then veered off to cross free anytime they wanted — not in the district court. II plead guilty to count III of counts I – the White Mountains into California, fi- passenger cars, but atop the freight cars. • On Aug. 22, Mary Elizabeth Larson intimidating a public officer, a gross mis- nally ending at Keeler, Calif., 300 miles On most trips, it was common to see plead guilty to affray, a misdemeanor. demeanor; II – battery that constitutes from the starting point at Moundhouse. eight or 10 Indians riding atop the box- She was found guilty and ordered to domestic violence, (2nd offense) III – re- Unfortunately, the line never did make it cars as the train chugged its way across complete 48 hours of community service sisting public officers, misdemeanors. all the way to the Colorado River as origi- the desert. The Slim Princess was no- within 30 days; subject to search and sei- He was found guilty on count III and nally planned. Residents of Pizen Switch torious for making unscheduled stops zure; no alcohol; sentenced to 45 days in sentenced to 180 days in jail, suspended in Mason Valley renamed their town along the way for one reason or another. jail; suspended under the condition she under the condition he attends an outpa- Yerington after the builder of the Carson If a passenger’s hat would blow off, the has no law violations for six months and tient treatment program, (13 sessions), no and Colorado in hopes this would entice engineer would stop the train and back follows court order. law violations for one year, subject to ran- the railroad to come through their town. up so the passenger could retrieve it. • On Sept. 12, Joseph Rakee Cox plead dom search and seizure. Counts I and II The trick did not work, however, and it In the fall, passengers had to wait guilty to count II of counts 1 – leaving state moved to dismiss. would be many years later before Yer- while the crew stopped to hunt a few ington would get a railroad. sagehen or wait for a flight of ducks to In addition to serving the mining inter- fly by in Mason Valley. Other times of ests, the C&C helped in the development the year, they found it great sport to take of agriculture in the region by providing potshots at passing jackrabbits from the a means to ship crops and livestock to open boxcar doors. One of the conduc- market. Many of the farms and ranches tors, who later became Nevada governor along the way had their own siding where an empty boxcar could be left and > See History, Page 11 Sliced Fresh CATERING Mt. Grant General Hospital ~ 775-945-2461 Mt. 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Mike Myers Cubbage wanted to move here for quite some Mike Myers Cubbage passed away on time. They spent some wonderful times Nov. 9 at his home together. in Hawthorne. Mike is survived by his wife, Ruth; two Mike and Ruth children: Tony and Linda; two grand- were married on sons and four granddaughters and his July 10, 2008 in great grandchildren whom he loved so Mariposa, Calif. much. They kept that beautiful smile on In May of 2009 Mike’s face all the time, even when he they bought their was so sick. house in Haw- He was loved by all and will be missed. Mike Cubbage thorne. Mike Services to be announced at a later date.

New income Guidelines, schedule for USDA Consolidated Agencies of Human Services (CAHS) will be distributing USDA com- modities on the dates listed below. If you are receiving CSFP commodities through The Food Bank of Northern Nevada at our local Care and Share you are eligible for the USDA commodities that are distributed from the CAHS office. You must have a Nevada I.D. to receive food. 80 Years Ago - Mina Garage advertised two Ford V-8 models for 1937. Both had You Must Have A Nevada Picture I.D. and Qualify With Your Families Total Income the same wheel base but one had an 85-horsepower engine, and the economy Listed Below. Household Size Monthly Gross Income model a 60-horsepower engine. Farrell Seevers advertised two Nash models on 1 $ 1,471.25 sale at his agency in Hawthorne. The Nash LaFayette sold for $595 and the Nash 2 $ 1,991.25 Ambassador for $755. 3 $ 2,511.25 4 $ 3,031.25 5 $ 3,551.25 10 YEARS AGO 6 $ 4,071.25 (From the MCIN files of Nov. 16) at UNR, Rene Diamond of the League of Women Voters in Las Vegas and Jack 7 $ 4,591.25 8 $ 5,111.25 • Dave Ferguson was honored for the McCloskey, editor of the Mineral County For each additional household member add $520.00 per month. second year in a row, as the VFW Post Independent-News to serve on the Com- “In accordance with the Federal laws and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this 2313 “Patriotic Citizen of the Year”. He mission of Judicial Discipline for the institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age received the same honor in 2005 for his State of Nevada. religion, or disability. dedication and organization of the Big Listed Below is the different locations and times for USDA Commodity Distribution: 50 YEARS AGO Hawthorne: CAHS Office 924 5th Street on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flag program. Gabbs: Dumars’s Restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • On Veterans Day many local residents • Mrs. Mable Andrews, former post- Mina: Mina Care and Share on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1:30to 2:15 p.m. gathered at the Veterans Memorial Park mistress in Hawthorne, died in Portland, Luning: Luning Rest Stop Area on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. to witness the program dedicated to our Ore. after suffering a heart attack. Schurz: Schurz Tribal Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. heroes, the veterans of the United States • The Hawthorne Unit on the Nevada Walker Lake: Buffalo Stop on Friday, Nov. 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. military, past and present. VFW com- Army National Guard had its annual IG mander Mathew Goodrich conducted Inspection performed by officers from the program with VFW members Rick the Inspector General’s Office in the Pre- Isom, Jackie Edwards, Dave Wilson, sidio of San Francisco. Captain Robert BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA Ben Benscoter and Bob Graham. Guest Del Porto was Commanding Officer of NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF speaker of this event was LTC Hardee the local unit at that time. Nevada Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Nevada and AT&T Wholesale (“AT&T Green. • Fifth Judicial District Judge Peter Nevada”) filed an Application with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Com- • The Hawthorne Trap Club held a Breen accepted the petition and granted mission”), under Advice Letter No. 2060, designated as Docket No. 16-11001, to revise “Turkey Shoot” which included “Best of the authority to hold a special election on AT&T Nevada’s Guidebook to modify Lifeline services to comply with the Federal Com- Fives”, “Custers”, “Buddy Shoots”, “Quail Dec. 19, 1966 for the purpose of determin- munications Commission. Walks”, “Follow-the-Leaders” and other ing whether or not to establish a Mina This Notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the competitions. Cash prizes were awarded Water District. above-referenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing to the winners of each shoot. • Just to keep things straight. . . “She and monitor the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based • Mrs. Pena’s elementary class made a told me that you told her the secret I told on how this matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this visit to the voting precincts on Election you not to tell her.” “The main thing I told Notice are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive Day to see how the voting machines op- her not to tell you I told her.” “Well, don’t overview of the filing. AT&T Nevada filed the Application in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes erate. Other school classes also visited tell her that I told you she told me.” (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”), Chapters 703 and 704, includ- the polling places. ing, but not limited to, NRS 704.100 and NAC 703.390. 60 YEARS AGO • Junior High School students achiev- Interested and affected persons may file: 1) petitions for leave to intervene made ing a 4.0 grade point average for the first • The Serpents took an upset drubbing, pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 or 2) protests; at either of the Commission’s semester, were treated to lunch with 41-7 at Elko in AA conference game. offices on or before WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016. Principal Hugh Qualls. These students • Roy Gartrell was elected “mayor” A person who wishes to participate as a commenter may file written comments pur- were: Tanya Bunch, Rachelle Dunbar, of Babbitt by receiving the highest vote suant to NAC 703.491. A commenter is not a party of record and shall not take any Taylor Wilson and Lawrence Green. cast for the new members of the Babbitt action that only a party of record may take. Pursuant to NAC 703.500, only parties of Council. record are entitled to enter an appearance, introduce relevant evidence, examine and 20 YEARS AGO • President Eisenhower carried Min- cross-examine witnesses, make arguments, make and argue motions and generally • Former Nevada Governor, Mike eral County 1385 to 1339 for Stevenson. participate in the proceeding. O’Callaghan was honored and praised at Senator Alan Bible defeated Congress- The Application is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website at: http:// a formal dedication of a new hospital at man Cliff Young in the U.S. Senate race puc.nv.gov and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas, when and Walter Baring won back his Con- Nevada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A the new facility was named the Mike gressional seat, defeating Richard Hor- person must make a written request to be placed on the service list for this proceeding O’Callaghan Federal Hospital. ton. to receive any further notices in this matter. • New York artist, Robert Mitchell, was By the Commission, named the winner of the contest that 70 YEARS AGO was held to find a new trout stamp to be • The Mineral County High School placed in all fishing licenses in Nevada. Serpents defeated the Douglas Tigers 41- ______Mitchell’s painting of a beautiful German 13 in the final football game of the 1946 TRISHA OSBORNE, Brown Trout was chosen as the winner. season. Assistant Commission Secretary • Plans of bringing the famous Magic • Good conduct was to be required by a Show of Jay Owenhouse to Hawthorne new city ordinance that was established. on Jan. 2. 1,997 were in the process of The ordinance covered conduct, or mis- NOTICE INVITING FOR PROPOSAL FOR A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE being sponsored by the Mineral County conduct ranging from drunkenness and OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A LIVESTOCK GRAZING OPERATION Sheriff’s Department. fighting, to making of bonfires in city lim- FOR RAFTER 7 RANCH AND CERTAIN BLM ALLOTMENTS its; the slaughtering of animals; disturb- The Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) intends to award a new Lease through this 30 YEARS AGO ing the peace; wearing brass knuckles in Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operation and management of livestock grazing • The Hawthorne Detachment of the fights; to keeping a horse tied to a post operations at the Rafter 7 Ranch and two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing US Naval Undersea Warfare Engineer- for six hours without food or water and allotments (Gray Hills & Perry Springs-Deadman). ing Station (NEWES), celebrated their many other acts of misconduct. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Bids will be accepted on a price per AUM basis. Your Pro- tenth anniversary with a special banquet posal, including the Proposal Bond, must be received by 2 p.m. on December 9, held at the Hawthorne Elks hall. 80 YEARS AGO 2016 at: • Leaders in the “Big Buck Contest” • A civil action was being tried in the Walker Basin Conservancy sponsored by the Gun & Tackle Shop in local district court by Judge Wm. D. Hat- 1 Hwy 95A East Hawthorne were Bill Del Carlo of Haw- ton in which R. Pollock of Fort Wayne, Yerington, NV 89447 thorne, 29 ¾ inches; Aaron Buffington of Ind., sought to foreclose on a mortgage The selected bidder will be notified no later than December 16, 2016. Luning, 29 inches and Gino Buckheart of against Federal Mining Co. Pollock con- DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Rafter 7 Ranch is located approximately 25 miles south- Fallon, 26 ½ inches. tended he had advanced money to oper- east of Yerington, in Lyon County Nevada. • KNPB Channel 5 in Reno started ate Federal’s mine in the Moho district Cattle grazing on the Rafter 7 base property will be allowed for 5 months, commencing broadcasting its signal in the Hawthorne near Mina. on June 1 and ending October 31 of each year. Grazing on the BLM allotments will be area. • Gallo’s Inn advertised it would serve allowed only during the times specified in the respective Allotment Management Plans a seven course dinner on Thanksgiving (AMP’s). The stocking rate for the identified grazing period on the Rafter 7 base prop- 40 YEARS AGO afternoon for 85 cents, with music pro- erty will be for a total of up to 300 AUMs. The stocking rate for the BLM allotments shall • The second house of Senior Citizens vided for entertainment and dancing. be in compliance with the AMP’s (Gray Hills-max 2310 AUMs in year 1, increase to 4620 Housing Project was being constructed • It was the town versus the depot in AUMs in subsequent years. Perry Springs-Deadman-max of 2400 AUM. by members of the Building Trades Class a weekend tennis tournament played DURATION OF LEASE: WBC will accept proposals for a four (4) year cattle grazing at Mineral County High School. on the courts at the ammunition de- lease. It is anticipated that the lease will be effective beginning January 2017 and • The Mineral County Economic Coun- pot, with town representatives winning terminating April 30, 2021. cil was organized in Hawthorne. Officers all matches except the junior division. RFP INFORMATION PACKETS: RFP information packets are available through our web- named to head the new group were: Don Coach Wilbur Tracy defeated Com- site http://www.walkerbasin.org or: Tippin, president; Jim Scott, vice pres- mander R.J. Townsend and Wally Whit- Steve Tomac, East Walker Program Manager ident; Don Seevers, 2nd vice president; son defeated Bill Wellons in the men’s Walker Basin Conservancy Wilma Moody, secretary and Janis Scott, singles on Saturday. In doubles play on 1 Hwy 95A East treasurer. Sunday, Tracy and Whitson defeated Yerington, NV 89447 • A remodeled Babbitt house was Townsend and Wellons and in the la- EMAIL: [email protected] moved to the Walker Lake Country Club dies doubles, Pauline Thompson and SELECTION PROCESS: All responses will be evaluated for form and content in ac- golf course to become “Kart Kastle III” Kathleen McInnis took the measure of cordance with the requirements of this Solicitation by a Lessee Evaluation Committee. to be used for storing golf carts for local the depot representatives, Elaine Baker The Lessee Evaluation Committee will evaluate and score each eligible proposal pursu- golfers. and Mrs. C.L. Thomas. In the junior di- ant to the point system and selection criteria as described in the Proposal Instructions • Governor Mike O” Callaghan an- vision, Elaine Baker and Kenneth West and the Proposal Evaluation Criteria and Form. Proposals not containing all of the items nounced he had appointed Dr. Eleanor defeated Mae Lowney and Conrad Mc- requested in the Lease Proposal form may be rejected. Bushnell, professor of political science Closkey. Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 church news

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL Bethany Lutheran last forever – faith, hope and love- and vices please call 775-945-3313. HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Church the greatest of these is love” Some of our basic church beliefs are as Rev Everett Garwood follows: We believe the whole bible to be Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual Lay Leader Ron Dale First Southern Baptist the inspired word of God-we believe in the Help Catholic Church on the corner of 204 C St. Church of Hawthorne Holy Trinity: God the father, God the son, 8th and “A” Streets. Our Saturday Mass Bethany Lutheran welcomes all to 5th & C St. and God the Holy Spirit=one God in three time is 9 a.m. their house of worship. Each Sunday be- 945-5512 persons-we believe in the virgin birth of Our Adult Bible Study Group meets gins with children’s Sunday School and Mike Fontaine - Pastor Jesus Christ-we believe that all men are in the Church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday Adult Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Worship www.fsbchawthorne.com born sinners who are separated from followed by our Bible Study in the Par- service begins at 10:30 a.m. God- we believe that Christ died for our ish Hall. Communion Services are held on You are invited to the following ser- sins that he might bring us to God-we be- the second and fourth Sunday’s of each vices at First Southern Baptist Church: lieve Christ arose from the dead the third Oasis Assembly of God month with Rev. Garwood. Lay services • Sunday 10 a.m. Bible and coffee fel- day-we believe Jesus Christ will come 380 J St. … 945-2775 are held on the first and third Sunday’s lowship to Earth again-we believe that salvation with Lay Leader Ron Dale. Following • Sunday 11 a.m. Worship (nursery comes only by being born again-we be- We welcome you to Oasis Assembly worship service is a social time with re- provided) lieve every born again believer should de- of God on 4th and J Street in Haw- freshments in the Fellowship Hall down- • Sunday 6:30 p.m. “Experiencing God clare their faith by being baptized which thorne. stairs. Life” (nursery provided) means ( immersed in water) –we believe Our service times are Sunday. Sunday Bethany has moved forward into mak- • Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer meet- in the eternal security of those born again! school at 9:30 a.m. classes for all ages, ing the facility ADA compliant with ing Please come and worship with us as 10:35 a.m. is our main service. At this wheelchair lifts going both upstairs to “I am the vine, you are the branches. we study verse by verse the life giving time, there are no evening services. the worship hall and downstairs to the He that abides in me, and I in him, the word of the living God! Wednesday night at 7 p.m. is our fellowship hall. same brings forth much fruit: for with- prayer night. As the Bible tells us, “Three things will out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 First Baptist Church 775-945-5875 8th & C Sts. Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady Pastor John Murray Rose Corley welcome you! Sunday • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Mineral County Macedonia Church Walker River Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. EMERGENCY COMMUNITY Baptist Church Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – PLANNING COMMITTEE PANTRY P.O. Box 250 Wednesday 5:30 p.m. (LEPC/CCC) 10th & D Streets 1326 Wovoka Dr. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Hawthorne, NV Schurz, NV 89427 God has blessed us greatly. How 775-773-2369 (775) 945-2497 We provide food for low should we respond? Does this change Hawthorne Seventh-Day income families Sunday School ...... 9:00am our relationship to God? Join us as we ex- Meets Quarterly at 5:00 pm Worship ...... 10:00am Tuesday: 10am-2pm Adventist Church in the Courtroom of the Evening Service...... 7:00pm plore what our relationship to God ought 298 C Street, Hawthorne Mineral County Courthouse Thursday: 4pm-6pm Wednesday Services ...... 7:00pm to look like. For added convenience, we have child care for every service. You are cordially invited to study and KIDS AT RISK ADVOCATES TO END Community worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. RESCUE SQUAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 Presbyterian Bethel Baptist Church study hour; 11 a.m. worship. 924 5th St. Church 994 B St. ; 775-945-3772 Matthew 5:5 (NASB) P.O. Box 331 Rev. Robert E. Cox - Pastor “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall Hawthorne, NV 89415 inherit the earth.” Domestic Violence Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Meets every 3rd Mon. at 5 pm Counseling Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. 2 Timothy 2”15, “Be diligent to pres- Call 945-5410 for meeting place hawthorne Presbyterian Chaletta Speights, Chief Advocate Wednesday Prayer ent yourself approved to God as a community Church P.O. Box 1292 - Hawthorne “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” workman who does not need to be Mt. Grant ashamed, handling accurately the This message will be delivered by CRE Mineral County word of truth.” Linda Young. CAHS Chapter No. 24 Chamber of Commerce Consolidated Adult and children classes Information: Community Missionary, Agencies of Order of the “Nevada’s County of Worship Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Glen Strouse 945-3853 Human Services Eastern Star Opportunity” of Nevada John 4:24, “God is spirit, and those who Thanksgiving, What is it About? Turkey dba The Community Action Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at P.O. Box 2250 worship Him must worship in spirit and feasts? Football? Center 1 pm at the Elks Lodge (5th & F Sts.) Hawthorne, NV 89415 truth.” Deuteronomy 3:8 and 11: “Man does not “We’re Here To Help” 775-945-2507 Tuesday Night Women’s Jail Ministry live by bread alone – When you are satis- Viola Heinle-Worthy Matron 6:30 p.m. fied praise the Lord for the good land he 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Carol Dudley - Secretary Gloria Lopez ~ President Acts 16:30, “The Philippians jailor has giving you.” NATIONAL Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church asked what must I do to be saved? And We have a lot to be thankful for: our ASSOCIATION OF They said “Believe” in the Lord Jesus, country, families and friends, sharing and ACTIVE AND #1704 B.P.O. Elks 204 C Street and you shall be saved, you and your receiving. I was always thankful for my RETIRED FEDERAL P.O. Box 1207 household.” wonderful neighbors who brought me EMPLOYEES Meets at 7:00 pm on Hawthorne, NV 2nd and 4th Wednesday – Prayer Meeting Night 6 plates of food every Thanksgiving, which I 89415 Hawthorne Chapter 1854 Thursdays at the Elks p.m. gratefully received. Meets 3rd Thursday of Jan., Apr. July & Oct. Lodge, 5th & F Sts. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 Matthew 19:19-20, “Again, I say to you 1 Corinthians 15:57, “But thanks be to at the Mineral County Library 1st & A St. Everett Garswood ~ Pastor Craig Reed, President ~ 945-3622 Visiting Elks Welcome Ron Dale ~ Lay Leader that if two of you agree on earth about God, who gives us victory through the Leatha Barcellos, Secretary Worship Services: Sun. @ 10:30am anything that they may ask, it shall be Lord, Jesus Christ.” 945-2375 R. Kent Wofford ~ Exalted Ruler Christian Ed.: Sunday School 9:30am done for them by my Father who is in Walker Lake BRUCITE RETRIRED PUBLIC heaven. Where two or three have gath- walker lake baptist Baptist Church LODGE #42 ered together in My name, there I am in Church their midst.” A member of the F & AM EMPLOYEES 330 Willow Drive Southern Baptist Thursday Night Men’s Jail Ministry Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Convention Stated Communication OF NEVADA 6:30 p.m. Frank Reynolds, Pastor 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of month at Saturday Brotherhood 1 p.m. Please join us Sunday mornings as we (775) 945-4696 at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share WM - M.O.-(Babe) Rodgers Hebrew 13:1, “Let love of the brethren journey through the Gospel of Luke. Sunday Morning Services: SW - Dave Strange Maxine Wilding, Pres. ~ 945-3473 Sunday School: 9:30am JW - Stephen Sanders continue.” Service starts at 11 a.m. Sec. -Terry Rivero Dorothy Fowler, Sec. ~ 945-2608 Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.- Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 Sunday School 9:45 for all ages. Macedonia Baptist Junior church for all ages. FIRST SOUTHERN Nursery is provided. Soroptimist Church BAPTIST CHURCH 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 Hawthorne, Nevada International Pastor, Richard Jackson Gospel for All Nations 5th and C Streets Hawthorne (local Christian, non-profit organization) 945-5512 Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- www.fsbchawthorne.com RSVP/Lifeline Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at noon at dent Baptist Church. Everyone is in- Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- Sunday School: 9:30am Gay Ann Williams Mineral County Care & Share. Visiting Field Rep. vited to attend our services as follows: ship from 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00am Soroptimists welcome. Evening Service: 6:30am 775-722-7669 or Sunday School 9:30. Sunday morning Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm Priscilla Martin - President 775-945-1010 worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening wor- from 5 p.m. ship 6 p.m. Wednesday evening bible Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 OUR LADY OF V. F. W. AMERICAN study and prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sun- a.m. PERPETUAL HELP Post 2313 LEGION day school church bus pickup: 9 a.m. Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 2313 AUXILIARY Transportation is available to all ser- Telephone: 775-316-0590 Hawthorne, NV 89415 Unit No. 19 A and 8th Streets Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 775-945-2020 Meets 1st Thursday of each month the Legion Hall at 6:00 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Commander ~ John Stroud President: Phylis McGee HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU NOVEMBER Saturday - 9:00am Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson 2nd Vice President Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller Friday Monday Tuesday Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Pastor Quartermaster ~ Rick Isom Chaplain: Linda Eddy (18) Breakfast at 11 am, (21) Chili Dog, Carrot (22) Chicken Noodle Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Salad, Apple Crisp Casserole, Zucchini & Eggs, Muffins, Fruit Tomatoes, Corn Bread, FIRST BAPTIST Mineral County V.F.W. Tropical Fruit Horseman’s CHURCH AUXILIARY Wednesday Thursday Association (23) Taco Salad, Chips/ (24) CLOSED FOR Regional Area Transit 2313 Available: Mon. - Fri. Hawthorne, NV 8th & O St. Salsa, Cottage Cheese, THANKSGIVING 8th & C Streets Hawthorne, NV Pineapple 9am to 2:30pm •Exercise Class 10-11am 945-3556 www.mcha-nv.org •Pinochle 12:45pm Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. M-W-F M-T-TH-F at the VFW Hall Fallon Trip: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald •Bingo 12:45pm President: Barbara Edington Reno Trip: Nov. 22 Every Wed. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. For information call Secretary: Dawn LeClaire Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Treasurer: Anna Morgan MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU FOR NOVEMBER Fortune-Eckley-Perry Mineral County Fortune-Eckley-Perry Monday Tuesday Wednesday Post No. 19 V. F. W. (21) Chili Cheese (22) Burger Stew, Brown (23) Roast Turkey, Mashed V. F. W. Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Broccoli, Corn Potatoes/Gravy, Green Post 2668 AMERICAN AUXILIARY Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Fruited Yogurt Pie Bean Casserole, Whole Banana Muffin, Blueberry Wheat Roll, Cranberry Mina, Nevada LEGION Post 2668 Yogurt, Orange Juice Sauce Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Mina, Nevada Meets 1st Wednesday at 6 p.m. Thursday LUNCH SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Fallon Trip: Executive Meetings Monthly (24) CLOSED FOR Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30pm Post Commander: Harry Freeman at the VFW Hall THANKSGIVING Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson Commander: Ken Carrothers President -Judy LaFountain Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Secretary - Theora Janis Volunteers Needed Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Treasurer: Mary Freeman Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 Page 7

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 17 18 19 11:30 a.m. — Gabbs 9 a.m. — Schurz Com- Commodities modities 1 p.m. — MCCTA’s 10:30 a.m. — Walker Lake 1:30 p.m. — Mina Com- Commodities modities 2:30 p.m. — Luning Commodities 6 p.m. — Victory Garden Club School Board Meeting

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 p.m. — KARRS 10 a.m. — Hawthorne 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 10-2 p.m. — Nevada Legal Commodities Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks Services @ District Court House

27 28 29 30 1 2 3 12-1 p.m. — Co Op Ext. 7 p.m. — V.F.W Post 2313 5:30 p.m. — Christmas Serpent Classic Prog. (Parkinson’s Disease Serpent Classic Parade & Movement Disorders) Serpent Classic

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 p.m. — GID Walker Lake 6 p.m. — American Legion 12 p.m. — Soroptomists 1-2 p.m. — Friends of the Varsity Boys & Girls 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Aux No 19 Library basketball at Whittell Lodge 42 7 p.m. — Trinity Temple 6 p.m. — Mineral County tournament Church Prayer Night Sportsman’s Club 6 p.m. — V.F.W Aux Post 11 a.m. — American 6 p.m. — V.F.W Post 2668 2668 Mina Cruiser Toy Run 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Varsity Boys & Girls Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks basketball at Whittell Varsity Boys & Girls tournament basketball at Whittell tournament

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:30 a.m. — Elks Lodge 2 p.m. — WLWG at Library 12 p.m. — Lunch Box 12-5:30 p.m. — Lahontan 1 p.m. — MCCTA’s Breakfast Book Club Valley Veterinary Clinic 6 p.m. — Victory Garden 6 p.m. — American Legion Club No 19 7 p.m. — V.F.W Aux 2313

Automatic Medicare Advantage enrollment causes confusion Dear Savvy Senior, Jim Miller Before becoming eligible for insurer and decline to be enrolled. I’ll be 65 in a few months and I recently savvy senior Also, to be safe, about a month prior pre-enrolled in original Medicare. But Medicare, many people are to Medicare eligibility, call your current last week, I received a member card in cial or a Medicaid health care plan run covered by a commercial or a insurer to confirm that you are not being the mail for a Medicare Advantage plan by a private health insurance company. Medicaid health care plan run automatically enrolled in a Medicare Ad- that I did not enroll in. What’s going on? These insurers often operate Medicare vantage plan. Medicare is so confusing with all the dif- Advantage plans too. by a private health insurance If you are enrolled in a Medicare Ad- ferent choices, and now it seems like I’m Under a little-known rule authorized company. These insurers vantage plan against your wishes, call getting automatically enrolled in a plan I by the federal government, some insurers often operate Medicare Medicare at 800-633-4227. People in this didn’t even choose. Is this a scam? can shift their beneficiaries who are turn- situation have been allowed to convert New to Medicare ing 65 to their own Medicare Advantage Advantage plans too. to traditional Medicare without having plan. It’s a process called “seamless con- to wait until the next open-enrollment Dear New, version enrollment,” and all it requires is who’s not in the network your medical period, or enroll in a different Medicare It’s not a scam, but it is a growing prob- that the insurance company send a letter bills may go uncovered. Advantage plan that they choose. It even lem the Centers for Medicare and Med- to the beneficiary explaining the new cov- Consumer advocate groups like the might be possible to be retroactively en- icaid Services needs to resolve. Here’s erage, which takes effect unless the mem- Medicare Rights Center is pushing for rolled in Medicare so that out-of-net- what you should know. ber opts out within 60 days. a change in the rules. They want it set work expenses already incurred are cov- The idea is to preserve continuity for up so beneficiaries must respond to the ered. Automatic Enrollment? those who want to stay with the same letter/invitation before they’re enrolled, If you need help with your Medicare When Americans first become eligible company. But some seniors are unaware versus having to opt out of automatic en- enrollment, contact your State Health for Medicare – typically at age 65 – they that they’ve been signed up, in part due rollment. In the meantime, here are some Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), can choose to enroll either in original to the flood of mail they get around their things you can do to protect yourself from which provides free one-on-one Med- Medicare, or they can opt for a Medi- 65th birthday from insurers marketing unrequested Medicare enrollment. icare counseling in person or over the care Advantage plan, which is offered by their Medicare plans. This makes it easy phone. For contact information visit private insurance companies. But some to miss a notice of seamless conversion Self Protection Shiptacenter.org, or call the eldercare lo- people, like yourself, are being enrolled or fail to understand the letter. Every one approaching age 65 should cator at 800-677-1116. in a Medicare Advantage plan without It can also have serious financial con- carefully read all mail received from your knowledge. sequences. Medicare Advantage plans your current health insurance provider. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, tend to be HMOs and PPOs with limited If you come across anything suggesting P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit Here’s how it’s happening. provider networks. If you unknowingly that the insurance company intends to SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to Before becoming eligible for Medicare, get enrolled in a Medicare Advantage enroll you in a Medicare Advantage plan the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy many people are covered by a commer- plan and receive treatment from a doctor that you do not wish to have, contact the Senior” book. Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016

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New hours, Monday – 2 BDRM, 1 bath, city lot, fenced, inside laundry room and Saturday, 9 to 4. 585 E Street. 775-945-2333. (Aug18tfn) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT corner lot. $425/mo. + deposit. 209-239-1535 or 209-679- 8315. (Jul28tfn) REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR ADS in the Mineral County A vacancy exists on the Mineral County School District Board of Independent-News is Friday by 5 p.m. No Exceptions! Trustees.A Nevada An applicant history for the position must be a qualified elector of 2 BDRM, 1 bath, fenced, new paint, deck, electrical box. (Aug7tfn) Mineral County and reside outside of the Community of Hawthorne. Storage shed. $425/mo + deposit. 209-679-8315 or 209- book like you’ve 239-1535. (Apr28tfn) Misc. For Sale Applicationsnever seen.will be accepted until Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lots For Sale OXYGEN – Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No 4:00‘Front p.m. at Pagethe Arlo K.Nevada’ Funk District Services Center, 751 A Street deliveries. 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Box 1540 BOARD MEMBERS WANTED Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 The Mineral County Convention and Tourism Authority Board is seeking Attn: Walt Hackford letters of interest to fill one “At Large Representative”, one “Commercial There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 751 A Interest Representative”, Board member seat vacancies on the Mineral County Street Hawthorne, Nevada, at 5:30 p.m. on December 1, 2016 at Convention and Tourism Authority Board that will need to be filled on January 1, 2017. which time an applicant will be appointed to fill the vacancy. Applicants must be qualified electors of Mineral County. The board prefers that applicants be of the field of interest for the seat they want to represent but if no such qualified applicant applies then the Mineral County Commissioners may select from other qualified electors. NOTICE OF JOB OPENING If you are interested in serving as a member on this board, please submit a letter POSITION: Janitor expressing interest to the Grade 6 Mineral County Clerk Entry Level Hourly Rate: $11.01 PO Box 1450, Hawthorne, NV 89415; This is a full-time position w/benefits including health, dental & vision insurance, uni- in person at 105 So. “A” Street, Hawthorne or e-mail to form clothing, leave accrual for sick & annual of 120 hrs per year, paid holidays and enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System. [email protected]. Opening Date for all applicants: Monday November 7, 2016 DEADLINE for Letters of Application to be received is November 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Closing Date: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES Duties of this position include the routine cleaning of assigned facilities within Min- eral County. Duties include cleaning of the Courthouse Complex, Public Health Office, Courthouse Annex, Public Library, Utilities Office, Airport Terminal Building and Public HELP WANTED Works Office. Mt. Grant General Hospital QUALIFICATIONS 200 South A Street, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. Contact: Jonalee Roberts, Human Resources 2. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Phone: 775-945-2461 3. Valid Nevada Drivers License. FAX: 775-945-2359 4. Must be able to work swing shift. Mt. Grant General Hospital has one opening for a per diem Homemaker. The 5. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Per Diem Homemaker works on a part-time basis as workload needs arise to fill in for 6. One (1) year of experience in janitorial work and the knowledge to operate the employees who are absent and may be scheduled for weekly client visits. Individual equipment associated with commercial building janitorial duties. should be confident, compassionate, willing to learn and interested in caring for the 7. Must be able to read and follow directions on all cleaning products. elderly and able to demonstrate good housekeeping skills. The selected applicant will 8. Must possess a positive working relationship with other offices, employees, and the work with minimal supervision providing homemaking services such as general house- public. keeping, shopping, mail pickup, and occasional bath assist. Mileage is reimbursed 9. Must be able to meet physical demands including lifting, walking, bending, stooping, bi-weekly. climbing, crawling, and standing for periods of time. Any combination in training, education, and experience that would provide the 10. Must be able to pass back ground check. knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is: Applications are available at the MINERAL COUNTY Public Works Office, 300 “O” •High School Diploma or its equivalency AND Street, Hawthorne, NV, the Mineral County Courthouse, 105 South A Street, Haw- •Must have a registered motor vehicle, ability to drive with a current Nevada State thorne, NV or on the Mineral County Website @ www.mineralcountynv.us or call driver’s license with insurance as required by the laws of Nevada AND (775) 945-3897 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. for more information. •Able to maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid AND Please submit completed applications to the Mineral County Public Works De- participate in annual mandatory training AND partment – 300 “O” Street Hawthorne, NV. •Per NRS 449.174 and NRS 200.5091, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and federal background checks. Mineral County will require successful applicants for all •Experience in Housekeeping duties, laundry and elder care preferred. positions who are offered Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled. employment to consent to a pre-employment drug screen. Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www.mt- Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. grantgenhospital.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard or mail to: Accommodations for disabled applicants can be arranged by calling the Mt. Grant General Hospital, ATTN: Jonalee Roberts, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV Office of the Recorder/Auditor (775) 945-3676. 89415. EO/ADA Employer Mineral County is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Mineral County Independent-News The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 10 Nevada election results: The tail wags the dog

elcome to the state of — Democrat Ruben Kihuen won district- controller, attorney general — as well as Clark. wide by nearly 10,000 votes but won in majorities in both houses of the Legisla- The land mass that is Clark by about 24,000. ture. Clark County was added Incumbent Republican Cresent Hardy The 2016 reversal of fortune was prob- Wto Nevada three years after statehood, won every other county, all by about ably best explained by a little-circulated carved from a corner of Arizona. It was a 2-to-1 or more. Associated Press story that appeared part of Lincoln County until 1909, when After the dust settles, Nevada switches about a week before the election. It the Legislature split off Clark County. Thomas Mitchell from having four out of its six Washing- described how the Las Vegas Culinary Clark dangles on the map like a vesti- Commentary ton delegates being Republicans to four union was busing thousands of casino gial tail on the nether region of Nevada. being Democrats. housekeepers and staffers to early On Election Day 2016, the tail wagged Democrats won all save one of the voting sites just off the Las Vegas Strip, the dog. in Lincoln County by 6-to-1. Clark County state Senate seats up for “speaking in Spanish as they clutched This past week 1.1 million Nevadans Meanwhile, in the senatorial race to fill grabs, giving the Democrats an 11-10 pocket-sized brochures listing candi- cast presidential ballots, fully 68 percent the vacancy being left by Senate Mi- majority in Carson City, instead of the dates endorsed by the powerful Culinary of those were cast in Clark County — and nority Leader Harry Reid’s retirement, previous 11-10 GOP edge. union.” there was a stark difference in how Clark Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto won Republicans won every rural As- The union bused workers during voted compared to the rest of the state. statewide, but the only county she won sembly seat, while Democrats carried their paid lunch break and handed In the presidential contest alone the was Clark. She won statewide by about most races in Clark and Washoe, giving them boxed lunches for the ride back to difference was a spectrum shift from 2 percentage points or 26,000 votes, but Democrats a 27-15 majority, instead of the work. bright Democratic blue in Clark to crim- won by 80,000 votes in Clark. Repub- previous Republican majority. The story went on to report that the son Republican red just about every- lican Joe Heck, who gave up his Con- The gun grabbing Question 1 ballot ini- union had registered 34,000 members to where else in the state. gressional District 3 seat to run for the tiative requiring background checks for vote, had reassigned 150 members to full- While Democrat Hillary Clinton beat Senate, won every other county, some by almost every gun purchase or gift passed time political work, planned to knock on out Republican nominee Donald Trump more than 4-to-1. Excluding Clark, Heck by 100,000 votes in Clark, but failed in 200,000 doors and place phone calls to statewide by about 36,000 votes, she won the remainder of Nevada by more every other county, often with 80 to 90 co-workers. bested him in Clark by more than 80,000 than 55,000 votes. percent voting no. There is talk in California since the ballots, while he out polled her in the rest Nearly 4 percent of Nevadans chose Question 2, legalization of pot, passed election of Trump about secession from of the state by 55,000 votes, according to “none of these candidates” in the Senate only in Clark, Washoe, Nye and Story, the Union. Anyone think Clark County Secretary of State tabulations. race. but narrowly won statewide due to should go with them? The only other Nevada county Clinton In the 4th Congressional District — Clark’s numbers. won was urban Washoe and that by only which includes part of northern Clark In 2014 Nevada experienced a red shift, Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper 2,500 votes out of more than 190,000 County, the southern part of Lyon when Republicans won all six statewide columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ cast there. In other counties Trump won County and all of White Pine, Nye, Min- elective offices — governor, lieutenant yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- largely by margins exceeding 2-to-1 and eral, Esmeralda, and Lincoln counties governor, secretary of state, treasurer, press.com/. op-ed editorial Any more ‘flexibility’ State agency orders feds to and we won’t have water return stream to church retreat ver a tiny tract of land — nes- evidence to prove it, dating as far back ur state’s top water official – the On Aug. 26, the Nevada Legislative tled in the middle of the Ash as 1887. State Engineer – wants “flexi- Commission’s Subcommittee to Study Meadows National Wildlife The Solid Rock church, pastored by bility” to manage conflicts if it Water finalized its recommendations to Refuge northwest of Pahrump Victor Fuentes, a Cuban immigrant, has turns out the state allowed water change water law during the 2017 Legis- Othat a church uses for a retreat — a state been fighting the federal land agency Opumping that impacts the environment lative session. State Senators Pete Goi- agency has pierced the dark bureau- in court for several years with the aid or other users of that water resource. That coechea and Aaron Ford committed to cratic clouds with a ray of sunshine. of Nevada Policy Research Institute’s might sound reasonable, but unfortunately drafting a bill to allow flexibility through In 2010 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife legal arm, the Center for Justice and various loose interpretations, over-opti- “adaptive management.” Great Basin Wa- Service rerouted a stream that had run Constitutional Litigation. The court case mistic assumptions, and loopholes since ter Network asks them to work with us to through the Ministero Roca Solida is currently pending in the U.S. Court of the start of Nevada water law have led make sure changes strengthen our state’s (Solid Rock) church’s 40-acre parcel Federal Claims. one in every five water basins to become water law, not weaken it. Anything half as of private land since at least the 1880s. “Getting the water returned would be over-appropriated, with more rights on vague as the State Engineer’s plan should The church purchased the land in 2006 a major first step in making the Ministry paper than water to supply them. be a non-starter. and used the stream for traditional whole, after years of suffering litigation Past State Engineers have ignored the To be clear, GBWN doesn’t oppose baptisms. The federal agency claimed it and egregious constitutional violations links between ground and surface water, mitigation plans. But that process has to needed to reroute the stream so it could by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,” failed to count thousands of domestic wells happen before rights are granted, with reintroduce speckled dace, an endan- said Joe Becker, director of NPRI’s against a basin’s yield, or assumed that not specific triggers and remedies. The bur- gered minnow. legal unit. “However, the Ministry still all water rights will be put to beneficial use. den and mandate must be on the appli- The rerouted spring-fed stream suffered significant harm in the interim Their actions have allowed for the most de- cant as a junior rights holder to scale back promptly overflowed its poorly engi- from the federal government’s actions velopment, and left future generations on when conflicts occur. neered banks during a rain storm in — including repeated flooding and five the hook for the results of over pumping. We believe language is already in state 2010, presumably washing away the years of flood damage resulting from the Our state’s water law was designed to law and said as much in comments to the dace as well. Flooding occurred again illegal water diversion project.” protect water resources from being over- Water Subcommittee. Perhaps the State in 2015 and twice this year, extensively The first flooding caused $86,000 in used, and to protect those that came first Engineer needs it spelled out even more, damaging buildings and creating mas- damages, but subsequent floods have from having their water taken by thirsty but giving broad authority to grant water sive gullies. created so much damage the church is newcomers. That’s why Great Basin rights now, with a promise to deal with But in an order dated Nov. 4 the state seeking $3 million or complete restora- Water Network, White Pine County, and conflicts later is a mistake. It jeopardizes Division of Water Resources, arbiter of tion of the property to its original status. others have been successful in court, chal- senior water rights and exacerbates, water rights in Nevada, demanded that Becker said, “A mini-grand-canyon lenging State Engineer decisions to ap- rather than controls, the state’s chronic Fish and Wildlife within 90 days return now cuts through what was once lush prove water rights for a massive ground- over-appropriation problems. the stream to its original banks trans- wetlands, and the significant improve- water pipeline from Eastern Nevada to It’s essential that legislators hear from all versing the church retreat property or ments made to structures and the land Las Vegas. Flexibility is the problem, not Nevadans who depend on consistent and face a fine of $10,000 per day. for the benefit of young campers are the solution. What the state needs is clear fair water policy— including farmers and The state water agency concluded that being undone with each recurring guidance to be prudent, not a blank check ranchers, well owners, and others whose the contention by Fish and Wildlife that flood.” to rubber stamp water rights now and livelihoods depend on water — before the it was reestablishing a historic natural The state’s action is a step in the right deal with the problems later. state’s law is changed in ways that jeopar- drainage course is clearly wrong and direction toward restoring the church’s The State Engineer’s broad proposal dize senior water rights and provoke law- the Carson Slough historically traversed property and water rights, but the fed- would also contradict Federal and state suits over the takings of property rights. the church land and the church has eral government needs to repair or pay constitutional protections for due process vested rights to the water, as well as the for the damage it has caused. — TM and property rights. Lawsuits over the (Howard Watts III is the Communications government’s “takings” could be plentiful Specialist for Great Basin Water Network. and costly for taxpayers as senior rights Anyone interested in writing an essay for Battle holders seek compensation for dimin- Born Media newspapers should contact Sherman letter to the editor ished resources. Frederick at [email protected].)

Dear Editor, but to no avail. I’m just wondering why As a concerned citizen of Mineral our county is allowing these properties to MCRPC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS County I have a question that I hope ig- continue to be neglected. I realize several nites a response from our sherriff’s de- properties are in the hands of families FOR partment. As I look around Hawthorne I who don’t live here. If they keep the taxes PUBLIC LANDS SUB-COMMITTEE see many, many neglected properties and current then I’m sure they can afford abandoned vehicles that are still parked to spend a couple of hundred dollars to The Mineral County Regional Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on the streets. clean up their yards. on the MCRPC Public Lands Use Policy subcommittee.The Committee will be I’ve printed off our county ordinances I think the county should mail letters responsible to develop polices that will allow local government to coordinate with and they are specifically written stat- with a violation notice and also a list of federal agencies in land use inventories and planning and management action in ing what’s allowed and what isn’t. They handymen and names of people who land use planning for the federal lands. Once policy has been adopted as a lands clearly state that the sheriff’s office has could be hired to clean up. The junk use policy it will become part of the County Master Plan. Any person wishing jurisdiction over these matters. I don’t makes all of our home values decline. to serve on this subcommittee must submit a “Letter of Interest” to MCRPC, understand why they are not being en- Not to mention how dumpy it makes our box 51, Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 or email it to Joyce Brown, Sec. MCRPC at forced. I have called the Sheriff’s office town look. [email protected] by 5:00 pm, November 23, 2016. several times attempting to speak with Martha Espinosa either Randy Adams or Billy Ferguson Hawthorne Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 17, 2016 Page 11 cards of thanks pic of the week

bers of this great community, helped us to raise money, which is directly given back as we help children access their dreams of playing sports and who are otherwise hindered by their parents or guardians financial situations. At no time are questions asked and many times, we never turn down a child for wanting to play ball, cheerlead or even swim. Thank You, Our children are our future and the Kenny Fund understands how impor- Mineral County Senior Services thanks tant it is to a child to be part of a team and Ken Graham, assistant general manager make lasting memories. of Joe’s Tavern, for the donation of tur- Each person who came to the dinner keys. The turkeys will be used in both was entertained by The Utility Players Hawthorne and Mina Senior Centers to and fed by our crew. We truly hope you prepare Thanksgiving lunches for the enjoyed the few hours you visited with elderly in our communities. Thank you, friends and family and were able to un- also, to Gil Trujillo for contributing to our wind after a long work week. Super Moon by Beverly Orozco Thanksgiving lunch. Please note that the Kenny Fund has We also take this time to acknowledge some great ideas already planned for and thank the many individuals and next year which will help us – to help – businesses who so generously contribute more children in need. sell the line to the Southern Pacific Rail- – throughout the year - to the success of The board thanks those who helped road for more than $2 million dollars. our senior services programs through- cook, clean, serve, sell or entertain. There History Although it had been a fun ride, the in- out Mineral County. Whether it be dona- are so many that help us when we put to- continued from Page 4 vestment just had not lived up to their tions of food, money, volunteer services gether a project that it would be impos- expectations. The sale proved to be an or whatever else is needed in our effort to sible to name them all without inevitably Fred Balzar, often stopped the train while unwise decision, because two months provide for our elderly, we are secure in forgetting someone. he took a buggy ride to have dinner at his after the sale, the Tonopah rush began, the knowledge that our needs are usually Mineral County businesses have al- sweetheart’s ranch. One hot summer day, followed shortly after by the Goldfield met. We are blessed to be living in such a ways been so generous in giving to our a lady passenger, who happened to be the boom. These were just the type of dis- caring and giving community. cause and a thanks isn’t nearly enough wife of the editor of the Territorial Enter- coveries the former owners always had On behalf of our senior clients, volun- for all that you have given and continue prise, woke from a nap to find the train hoped they could cash in on. teers and employees, I wish a very safe to give. It truly is remarkable how giving had been abandoned along the shore of The Southern Pacific Company soon and happy Thanksgiving to all. you all are. Walker Lake. She investigated and found converted the Carson and Colorado to Cherrie George Again, our thanks to everyone who the engine was still steaming but that no standard-gauge in order to serve the new Senior Services Director continues to support our cause. one was around. She followed footprints mining districts better. With this devel- The Kenny Bostic Memorial Youth to find the entire crew naked as the day opment, the Slim Princess was taken Thank You, Athletic Fund board they were born taking a dip in the cool out of service and soon faded away into I would like to take the time once again water of the lake. Sometimes in the win- oblivion to become nothing more than to thank all the people that supported me ter when the summit over Montgomery memories of one of the most casual rail- throughout my whole campaign. I’d like Pass was covered with snow and ice, the road lines in railroading history. to thank all the people that financially light Slim Princess didn’t have enough help me, the people that let me put signs weight to have traction. When this hap- This article is by Dayton Author and Historian on their property and to all the people pened, the fireman would get out and Dennis Cassinelli who can be contacted at that gave me great advice. Thank you to sprinkle hot ashes on the tracks so the [email protected] or on his blog at my family for once again having my back train could continue on. denniscassinlli.com. All books sold through this and believing in me and truly seeing this By 1900, the owners of the Carson and publication will be at a 20%discount and Dennis was something I wanted to do in life. A Colorado decided to cut their losses and will pay the postage. big thank you to Wade Barton at Sign City for all the hard work he did, even on short notice. He made it happen. Thank you Chris Nepper and all the beautiful la- dies at the clerk-treasurer’s office for all the hard work they put in this year’s elec- tion, I don’t believe it could’ve gone any smoother. Also to all the volunteers that helped on Nov. 8 at the voting center and the court house. Big thank you to Heidi and the news paper office for keeping us informed on the election over the last year. Last but not least, I’d like to thank the voters of Mineral County. I see big things happening in our county over the next four years, a lot of positive changes to come. If I left someone out, and I’m sure I did I’m sorry and thank you. Garth Price Thank You, A heartfelt thanks to all who voted in favor of School Bond Question 2. That Mineral County chose to put its students first is inspiring and uplifting in these tough financial times. And a huge thanks to Mineral County School District teach- ers and staff who make magic happen in the classroom every day for our children. Last, but not least, thank you to Superin- tendent Walt Hackford and the Mineral County School Board for their commit- ment to ensuring that students receive a quality education in a safe, healthy learn- ing environment. Now the real work be- gins. Mineral County School District has a lot of stuff to repair, maintain and im- prove. YES to the School Bond Committee Béa Whitney Thank You, Board members of the Kenny Bostic Memorial Youth Athletic Fund would like to thank all that came out for our annual “Kenny Dinner and Fundraiser” this year. Like in the year’s past – you, as mem-

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