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Vol. 148, No. 8 the week of february 8, 2018 50¢ politics eureka county high school GOP bid for control in raises fear of endless recalls

By Nicholas Riccardi Associated Press

Nevada’s major political parties are locked in a legal battle over a Republican effort to take control of the state Senate by recalling two freshly elected Demo- cratic lawmakers — a tactic that Demo- crats warn could undermine the validity of elections across the U.S. Experts and those from both parties say the move could be the way of the fu- ture for the losing side to keep control of influential statehouses. In Nevada, no Courtesy photo official reason was given for the recalls, From left Wyatt Anderson, Chris Dolan, Tristen Hubbard, Garrett Todd and Ashton Sanders competed in the 2A Northern and none was required. Some conserva- regional wrestling tournament in Lovelock last week for Eureka. tives have been open about hoping Re- publicans gain partisan advantage. Republicans in 2016 lost hold of the Nevada Senate, which Democrats now control by an 11-9 margin. The GOP then Wrestlers qualify for state meet circulated petitions to recall two Demo- cratic senators and one independent By Dave Maxwell Battle Mountain won the team title was pinned by Jayce Laveya of Pershing who caucuses with them. with 259 points. County in the championship semifinals. Republicans gathered enough signa- Eureka wrestling coach Jeremy Auch Sanders lost his first round match to In the consolation semifinals, he tures to launch recall elections of the said midway through the season his Haydon Barrows of Pershing County by pinned Joe Wilderman of Incline, but Democrats, Nicole Cannizzaro and Joyce boys had to “figure out what they wanted fall. then lost by fall to Donovan Coplin of Woodhouse, who had been narrowly and step it up” if they were going to have He then moved to the consolation Yerington. elected the previous year from swing a chance in the 2A Northern regional bracket where he won two matches, a Todd faces Ricardo Cervantez of West districts in the area. tournament last week in Lovelock for a pin over Chris Alonzo of Incline and a Wendover in this first match at the state Democrats launched a counteroffen- berth in the state wrestling meet. medical forfeit from Kohl Bellrn of Battle meet. Auch expects Todd to do well in sive. They sued in federal court, arguing Obviously, they did just that, and gave Mountain. this weight class. the recalls violate the U.S. Constitution. it their best with four of the five qualify- But he lost the third place match to Chris Dolan earned his third place They also persuaded thousands of peo- ing for state with one third place finish Cody Scholl of Pershing County. medal with a win first round win Jessy ple who had signed the petitions to with- and three in fourth place. At State, Sanders will be matched in Gonzalez of Pershing County, a semifi- draw their signatures — likely dropping “They showed up to wrestle,” said the first round against Ben Culverwell of nal lost to Cade Draper of Yerington, a the petitions below the threshold needed Vandals coach Jeremy Auch, “just what I Lincoln County. consolation semifinal win over Dalen to qualify for the ballot. told them to do, and they had to fight for Wyatt Anderson won this first match Thomas Owyhee, and finally a 9-7 de- Whether the signatures are allowed be everything they accomplished.” over Jacob Vanner of Yerington lost a cision over Sean Gottschalk of Pershing withdrawn is at the heart of the case that The top four finishers in each weight semifinal match with Jake Legarza of County. will be heard in court Wednesday. class advance to the state meet happen- Battle Mountain, won a consolation Dolan is paired with Bryan Reynoso of National Democrats fear the Nevada ing today at Arena in Las match over Jeremiah Gooden of Inde- West Wendover at the state meet. “It will effort, if successful, could become a tem- Vegas. pendence, then lost the third place match be a tough road for Chris,” Auch noted. plate for Republicans seeking to hang Battle Mountain is the five-time de- to Ramon Figueroa of Pershing County. “Two boys in that weight will give him a on to power in statehouses nationwide, fending state team champion. At the state meet, Anderson’s first good battle. Cade Draper, of Yerington, especially if the midterm elections this For the Vandals, Ashton Sanders (120), round match will be with Jesse Jones of the two-time defending state champion, year lead to losses in some of the 68 legis- Wyatt Anderson (132), Garrett Todd (138) Pahranagat Valley. Auch said, “Also in and Bobby Kester of Battle Mountain. lative chambers the GOP controls. each placed fourth in the tournament. the class is two-time state champion Jake Draper edged Kester in the regional final Democrats have drawn parallels to Chris Dolan (145) place third. Legarza of Battle Mountain and Yer- 1-0. other recent steps Republicans have Preston Hubbard (152) finished in ington freshman Dante Reviglio, “who Preston Hubbard first lost to Justin taken to retain power in the states. sixth place. doesn’t wrestle like a freshman.” Barnes of Yerington, had a bye in the In Pennsylvania, the Republican-con- As a team, the Vandals finished in Garrett Todd earned his spot in the consolation first round, then lost back trolled Legislature this week threatened fourth place with 59 points just ahead of state meet by scoring a 12-0 decision to back matches to Vincent Davis of Yer- to impeach the elected Democrats on the Independence with 56 points. over Logan Davis of Yerington. But he ington and Corbin Madison of Wells. state Supreme Court, who ruled that the GOP had improperly drawn the con- gressional districts. In North Carolina, the GOP-led Legis- lature has tried to wrest control of how echs girls the state administers elections from the newly elected Democratic governor. National Democrats have invested heavily in Nevada to try to undermine the recall and mount legal challenges. Lady Vandals top Wells in “We are in a new frontier in that they are using the recall statute to change an election,” said Marc Elias, a prominent double-overtime thriller Democratic election attorney who rep- resented Hillary Clinton’s presidential By Dave Maxwell However, Thomas came up with a big campaign. three-point shot near the end of regula- But Joshua Spivak, who tracks recall A thrilling double-overtime 67-63 vic- tion to tie the game. The Leopards did elections and is a senior fellow at the tory against Wells highlighted the Eu- make a shot at the buzzer, but Gallagher Hugh Carey Institute at Wagner College, reka girls basketball action last week. said the referees disallowed the basket, said the Nevada case is not that unusual. Four of the Lady Vandals scored in sending the game to overtime. He noted that Democrats in 2012 double figures. Angelica Townsend led In the first overtime Gallagher said briefly seized control of the Wisconsin the way with 18 points, Morgan Thomas all his players were in foul trouble, but Senate after a series of recalls sparked followed with 17. Cody Gibbs and Teanna Wells was in a similar situation. Both by Gov. Scott Walker’s attacks on public Green both tallied 13 points. teams committed 23 fouls apiece. sector unions. While Nevada Republi- Coach Travis Gallagher said it was a He said the Leopards Sammi Stumpf cans have not cited a single big decision tight game most of the way. “They pulled buried “two big three-pointers,” which like the Wisconsin union vote to justify away from us in the second quarter for forced the second overtime period. “We their effort, Spivak said that’s in line a 24-18 halftime lead, but we erased that only scored eight points that second over- Courtesy photo with history. quickly in the third quarter, and we time (Wells had four),” he said, “but it Cody Gibbs scored 13 points for Eu- played even through the fourth quarter reka in its 67-63 double-overtime win > See RECALLS, Page 2 and the first period of overtime.” > See GIRLS, Page 2 over Wells at home last Friday. Page 2 Eureka Sentinel || The Week of Feb. 8, 2018 your seven-day forecast

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voting. “Nevada places few barriers on the November state ballot measures Recalls electorate to trigger a recount,” Church- continued from Page 1 well said. “It’s curious that the Democrat By Dave Maxwell women and should not be taxed. Oppo- Party’s attorneys would label such a sys- nents say it is not sound tax policy and “It is a feature of the recall to just tem and its uses as frivolous when their Voters statewide will be faced in No- would greatly impact the state’s reve- kick someone out for partisan benefit,” actions are undemocratic by definition.” vember with several ballot measures of nues. Spivak said. But the state’s Republican governor, interest. Question 3 and 4 were both passed in Lawyers for the recall effort did not Brian Sandoval, has voiced alarm at the Five ballot measures were released 2016, but require a second vote this year return multiple calls for comment Tues- recalls. recently by Secretary of State Barbara since they would amend the state consti- day. They work in the law firm run “There really wasn’t, I think, a legit- Cegvaske, which range from bolstering tution. Both issues were debated in the by Republican Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark imate reason for the recalls,” Sandoval protections for crime victims to elimi- 2017 legislative session. Hutchison, whose office said it would told The Nevada Independent news nating taxes on tampons and medical Question 3 would allow Nevada res- not comment on the campaign. website last year. “So it just kind of es- supplies. idents to choose their power provider Logan Churchwell of the conserva- calates the politics, mean-spiritedness Question 1, which also goes by the and seek to do away with power monop- tive Public Interest Legal Foundation, politics. I think both parties will now use name Marsy’s law, would seek to pro- olies. which intervened on behalf of the recall, it on a regular basis, and that’s not what tect victims of crime by preventing the Promoters favor the measure as it will stressed that Nevada law allows recalls Nevada politics has ever been and that’s disclosure of confidential information provide a choice for customers, but op- and that Democrats are trying to limit not what it should be.” that could threaten their safety. This ponents say going through deregulation would also be a factor in setting the bail is risky and would only increase costs. amount or release conditions of a defen- Question 4 is the Medical Patient Tax dant or the accused. Relief Act and would exempt certain well for the Vandals. They are 9-0 against Question 2 will be of interest to all medical equipment from taxation. Girls the Wolves since 2006. women of the state. It seeks to elimi- Ballot measure 5 is the Automatic continued from Page 1 On Saturday, Eureka had a non-league nate taxes on feminine hygiene prod- Voter Registration Initiative and would game with visiting White Pine. Both ucts. Proponents argue that tampons teams were tired from the night before, and similar products are necessary to > See BALLOT, Page 3 was solid play by the girls that produced Gallagher said. White Pine won the a win. One of their players fouled out and game 53-40. Stumpf went out with a sprained ankle, Haley Ernest led the Bobcats with 17 and we were able to control the ball.” points and Madison Rick added 14. Mor- Eureka had lost at Wells 44-35 Jan. gan Thomas scored 10 for Eureka. CLASSIFIEDS 12, and the victory gives the Lady Van- The girls (14-7, 4-3) now have one game dals the tie-breaker between the two if it left, at McDermitt (17-2, 7-0) tonight. And comes to that. this one might be close, too. 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Associated Press The Nevada Department of Agricul- ture last Tuesday published a request Ice fishing in Nevada for proposals for people willing to take Suspect arrested in ownership of the Virginia Range herd By Dennis Cassinelli gree angle with the ice are nice to have. double-homicide on Nevada that roams about a 500-square mile area One year, I even made some wooden reservation (1,295 sq. kilometer) south and east of It has been a Cassinelli family tradi- balanced and weighted trout decoys to MCDERMITT — A northern Nevada Reno. tion for several years to go ice fishing lower down into an ice hole to attract 49/30 man has been arrested as a suspect in a Director Jim Barbee said the depart- when the lakes and reservoirs are safe fish to the place where we were fishing. Mostly cloudy double homicide on a tribal reservation ment’s intent is to “select an owner that for ice fishing. Ice must be a minimum Every one fishing must have a li- along the Nevada-Oregon line. will work to keep the horse population of 6” thick to be safe. If there is corn cense, trout stamp, extra rod stamp if Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Allen on the range and facilitate adoptions of snow above the solid ice, it may need to wanted, short ice fishing poles, tackle says Stoney Prior of McDermitt origi- any horses that need to be removed.” be even thicker. With the use of either a box, worms, power bait, shrimp, jigs or nally was taken into custody on unre- Opponents say that’s impossible be- power auger or a hand auger, a 6” - 8” whatever bait or lure you (and the fish) lated tribal charges the day of the Jan. cause no private entity can obtain liabil- hole is drilled into the ice for each fisher- desire. Game wardens do check for li- 31 killings at a home on the Fort McDer- ity insurance necessary to cover so many man in the group. Those with a second censes and go from group to group on mitt Reservation about 75 miles north of animals over such a large area of open rod stamp can use two holes. snowmobiles. There should be a fold- Winnemucca. range. Usually 4 to 6 or more of us pick a ing chair with a drink holder for each He says investigators for his office, the date in January or February and decide person. A trick we learned early on, FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Af- Casino mogul Steve Wynn which lake or reservoir to try. Some of was to attach a jungle bell or a rattle- fairs subsequently developed probable resigns amid sex misconduct our favorites are Wild horse Reservoir snake tail to the end of the fishing rod claims cause and charged him with murder. north of Elko, South fork Reservoir so you can hear when you have a bite. The victims have been identified as LAS VEGAS — Facing investigations south of Elko or Cave Lake southeast You can then visit and tell lies to the 40-year-old Amy Hinkey and 31-year-old by gambling regulators and allegations of Ely. We have also been known to other fishermen until the bell rings. Adeline Sam. of sexual misconduct, billionaire casino go to Red Lake or Caples Lake along An ice fishing sled or a large plastic It’s not clear if Prior has a lawyer or mogul Steve Wynn has stepped down as Highway 88 in California for day-trip box for your gear can easily be pulled will be appointed one at a pending court chairman and CEO of the resorts bear- fishing. across the ice to the desired place to appearance. ing his names. Layers of protective clothing must be fish. No other details have been released. The Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts worn, since the winter weather can be A few times when the ice was solid in a statement said Wynn’s resignation brutal. Waterproof boots with treaded and over 2 feet thick, we have taken Judge: Las Vegas police Tuesday was effective immediately. It soles, insulated gloves, earmuffs, long the truck out on the ice. This must must release mass shooting came less than two weeks after The Wall johns, and a warm jacket with a hood be done with extreme caution and is records Street Journal reported that a number will help. It is always better to bring not recommended. The NDOW web- LAS VEGAS — A judge in Las Vegas of women said Wynn harassed or as- extra clothing than be “caught out in site usually has ice fishing conditions has ordered police to release 911 calls, saulted them and that one case led to a the cold.” Children dressed up in win- listed for each lake or reservoir. There body camera video and several other $7.5 million settlement. ter coats and mittens love to skate and is a humorous story about prehistoric records that the department had sought “In the last couple of weeks, I have found run around out on the ice. Letting them ice fishing in my novel, Legends of to keep from the public until it concluded myself the focus of an avalanche of neg- pull out a fish is a treat they will never Spirit Cave. Several ancient stone ice the investigation into last year’s mass ative publicity,” Wynn said in a written forget. fishing picks were found at and near shooting. statement. “As I have reflected upon the en- A family group will always have an Lovelock Cave by the Humboldt sink, Nevada state court Judge Richard vironment this has created — one in which ice sieve to clean snow and ice from the so we know that prehistoric people Scotti on Wednesday ruled the Las Ve- a rush to judgment takes precedence over fishing holes when needed. The holes enjoyed the sport and the fish they gas Metropolitan Police Department everything else, including the facts — I drilled are sometimes 24” or more deep. caught. must begin releasing records to media have reached the conclusion I cannot con- Some groups (including ours) may set organizations, which had sought them tinue to be effective in my current roles.” up a portable ice fishing tent, a col- This article is by Dayton Author and Historian, since hours after the Oct. 1 shooting. Wynn has vehemently denied the re- lapsable table with a propane stove, ice Dennis Cassinelli, who can be contacted on his Scotti said the department must redact port’s allegations, which he attributes to chests with no ice to keep worms and blog at denniscassinelli.com. All Dennis’ books all identifiable information, including a campaign led by his ex-wife. An attor- drinks from freezing and plenty of your sold through this publication will be at a 50 names, Social Security numbers and ney for Elaine Wynn has denied that she favorite beverages. Simple wire or PVC percent discount plus $3 for each shipment for portions of videos in which people could instigated the news report. rod holders to keep your pole at a 45 de- postage and packaging. be easily recognized. A high-stakes gambler killed 58 peo- ple and injured hundreds more after he shattered the windows of his hotel suite and unleashed gunfire on a music festi- val below. He then killed himself. WILLIAM BEE RIRIE MEDICAL CLINIC Unseasonably warmwinter continues in northern Nevada RENO — Much of Northern Nevada PHYSICIANS SPECIALIST experienced one of the warmest Januarys GENERAL SURGEONS PAIN MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH on record and more of the same is in the Dr. Astarita Dr. Andrew Wesely CARDIOLOGY February forecast so far. February 16-18 February 5-9 & 26-28 The National Weather Service says the Dr. Bray: February 21 Dr. Gardner 775-289-4040 801-585-7676 average temperature in Reno last month February 19-25 was 42.4 degrees (5.8 Celsius) — the sec- REGISTERED DIETICIAN ond warmest on record. That’s nearly 7 Dr. Mugosa Nancy Plaskett UROLOGY February 1-15 & 26-28 February 6 & 27 Dr. Ronald Crouch degrees warmer than the normal 35.6 de- grees and more than 9 degrees warmer 775-289-4040 775-289-4040 February 8, 15, 16 & 22 than the average of 33.2 in January 2017. DERMATOLOGIST 775-289-4040 By this time last year, Reno also had SIERRA NEVADA Dr. Karl Trimble NEPHROLOGY recorded nearly 19 inches of snow, com- February 1 & 2 ORTHOPEDIC pared to less than an inch this year. Dr. Sullivan The service says the high of 65 degrees 775-289-4040 February 12 SURGEONS 775-322-4550 in Tonopah on Thursday tied the record OB/GYN Dr. Gary Zeluff-Feb. 1, 2, 3 & 24-28 high set in 1995. Dr. Matthew Barulich Dr. Glenn Miller-Feb. 11-17 High temperatures are forecast to con- UNIVERSITY OF February 1, 2 & 16-28 Dt. Mark Rhodes-Feb. 5-9 tinue in the mid- to high-60s through UTAH ECHO 775-289-4040 Feb. 10 in Reno — compared to an aver- Dr. Gregory Tanner February 12,m 13 & 26 age February high of about 49 degrees. February 2-16 775-289-4040 OTOLARYNGOLOGY Critics say Nevada plan for PODIATRIST UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (ENT) free-roaming horses is illegal Dr. Magnesen: CARDIOLOGY Adam Gardner, PA February 14, 27 & 28 RENO — Critics of Nevada’s new plan Dr. Kutchera: February 13 February 26 & 27 to cede state ownership of nearly 3,000 775-289-4040 775-289-4040 free-roaming horses to private hands say 801-585-7676 it’s an illegal move that ultimately would send the animals to slaughter. FEBRUARY EUREKA CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 Gary Seigel, M.D. Tamisha Pena, APRN Ballot Gary Seigel, M.D. continued from Page 2 5 6 7 8 9 Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN Clement Strummillo, D.O. Jerome Hicks, APRN mean that qualified Nevada residents Clement Strummillo, D.O. Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN would be automatically registered Tamisha Pena, APRN when they obtain certain services from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehi- 12 13 14 15 16 cles. Jerome Hicks, APRN Gary Seigel, M.D. Gary Seigel, M.D. Jerome Hicks, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN In other words, to register your vehi- Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN cle automatically registers you as a legal voter. Opponents have questioned who 19 20 21 22 is to be considered a “qualified Nevada 23 Jerome Hicks, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN Clement Strumillo, D.O. resident?” Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN The Las Vegas Review-Journal article Tamisha Pena, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN noted the Secretary of State’s office said Mike Mugosa, M.D. Clement Strumillo, D.O. it is looking for residents to serve on two committees to write arguments for and 26 28 29 against Question 5. Jerome Hicks, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN Jerome Hicks, APRN Committee members are not paid. To Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN Tamisha Pena, APRN apply, call the Secretary of State’s Elec- Hours of Operation: tions Division at 775-684-5705 or via 250 S. Main St. Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm—Lunch: 12:00pm to 1:00pm email at [email protected]. The dead- 775-237-5642 - Fax: 775-237-5652 Closed Saturday & Sunday line is 5 p.m. Feb. 16. 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Then as a last parting shot, a final 43. As soon as possible 36. Gelatinous substance cause they smear. During your sick time “see ya ‘round buddy,” at that cold what 37. A narrow opening 44. Israeli Olympic swimmer do you to get back in your groove? 45. Scored perfectly 38. Artificial intelligence you get to drink really great tea from a 40. Algerian coastal city box that doesn’t have 250 bags in it for I dance around the house to 60’s music 49. Financial ratio (abbr.) 41. Canned fish 50. Unpleasant emotion 42. Milligram $3.50. You also should get the remote. because it is day 10! 51. Sign of the zodiac 44. Carrot’s partner But there may be some blowback from 53. Promotional material 45. Single-celled animals that as you should be in bed not in the Trina lives in Eureka, Nevada. Share with her at 46. Movie theater 54. Your parents’ parents 47. Necessitate living room spreading your germs from [email protected]. Really! 56. Monetary unit 48. A state of not being used 58. Farm state 50. Small folds of tissue 59. One of Hollywood’s Bridges 51. Gallium brothers 52. Trauma center 54. Commands to go faster Request for Application Submittal for FFY’ 2019 60. Not the plaintiff 55. New England’s football team 63. “Night Train” novelist 57. Pianoforte FTA Transit Grant Funds 64. Martens valued for their fur 61. Unit of loudness The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting applications postmarked no 65. Discount 62. Atomic number 13 later than April 15, 2018 for the Federal Transit Administration Grant Programs for the Federal Fiscal Year of 2019. These grants are administered through the Nevada Department of Transportation and are available to small urban and rural areas within Nevada for Transit services. Eligible applicants must be private nonprofit, private for SUDOKU profit, governmental agencies or tribal agencies. The Application packets will be available on February 12, 2018, and may be obtained on our website https:// www.nevadadot.com/mobility/transit-providers under Transit Documentation and Applications or by contacting the Multimodal Planning Division at (775) 888-7356.

CASE NO. PR 1801-364 DEPT NO. .

IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EUREKA

In the Matter of the Estate of BETTY TOMPOROWSKI,

Deceased. ______/

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF ESTATE, ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SUSAN BORRESCH and BRANDIE NOTES- numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues TINE have fi led with the Clerk of this Court a PETITION FOR PROBATE OF ESTATE, ISSU- already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. ANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION of the Estate of BETTY TOMPOROWSKI. A hearing has been set for Friday, the 2nd day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, in the Courtroom of the above-entitled Court, at the Courthouse in the City of Eureka, County of Eureka, State of Nevada. All persons interested in the Estate are notifi ed to appear and show cause why the Petition should not be granted. IF YOU HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE GRANTING OF THE PETITION IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR YOU TO APPEAR. IF YOU DO PLAN ON OBJECT- ING PLEASE CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY REGARDING THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR FILING AN OBJECTION AND NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PETITIONERS, SET FORTH BELOW, BEFORE THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING.

DATED this 30th day of January, 2018 .

______KATIE HOWE MCCONNELL Attorney for Petitioners 950 Idaho Street Elko, NV 89801 (775) 738-1951

Nevada State Bar #9590

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opinion Page 5 Public has a right to see justice done urrently playing in theaters House Republicans are poisoning the for political gain. This was all done de- across the country is a movie committee’s relationship with the intel- spite the objections of the FBI, and these called “The Post,” about how ligence community and distracting from attacks undermine the integrity of our in 1971 The New York Times real issues demanding attention.” federal law enforcement officers.” Cand The Washington Post both brazenly Poisoning? Distracting? Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defied the law of the land and published The editorialists at the Times opened released a statement declaring, “This excerpts of a highly classified docu- with the dismissive line, “Seriously? That’s partisan memo is nothing more than an ment that has since been dubbed the all they’ve got?” From there the paper attempt to distract from the very real Pentagon Papers, which outlined how a derisively chided the House Republicans issue: Did a presidential candidate’s succession of presidents lied to and con- Thomas Mitchell for what it seemed to believe is a newly campaign work with a foreign govern- cealed information from the American Commentary discovered reverence for transparency. ment to influence our election process? public about events and strategy in the “Since the Republicans are now on I support the dedicated professionals at Vietnam War. Court about the material used to support board with greater transparency, they the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is The public had a right to know, both the request for permission to surveil an will no doubt push President Trump to clear that to some Republicans in Con- papers argued. American citizen, despite the Fourth release his tax returns, as every other gress, it’s more important to play politics There was nothing in the Papers that Amendment guarantee that citizens major-party presidential nominee has than to support law enforcement. No would have jeopardized American secu- are to be secure against unreasonable done for the past four decades, won’t one should ever be above the law.” rity or troops, just the confidence of the searches and seizures. The memo specif- they?” the Times taunted. Including those in law enforcement? American people in the belief that their ically addresses the fact the Christopher There was nothing in the memo that Rep. Dina Titus fired off this retort, leaders would tell them the unvarnished Steele “dossier” was bought and paid for in any way jeopardizes national security, “Republicans are willing to jeopardize truth. by the Democratic National Committee but the Democrats on the Intelligence our national security by attacking and Today, both of those papers are being and the Hillary Clinton campaign and Committee fired off a memo declaring, undermining an FBI investigation of one less than enthusiastic about the public’s that the credibility of Steele himself was “The Republican document mischarac- of Trump’s advisers in a memo that has right to know what is in a declassified doubtful after he was quoted as saying he terizes highly sensitive classified infor- material omissions of fact, distortions, and memo from the House Intelligence Com- “was desperate that Donald Trump not mation …” adding, “The sole purpose of ulterior motives. … Something doesn’t add mittee that states there are “concerns get elected and was passionate about him the Republican document is to circle the up. Trump has something to hide.” with the legitimacy and legality” of how not being president.” wagons around the White House and And what is the purpose of classifying law enforcement obtained court approval Never mind that then-FBI Director insulate the President.” a document, but to hide? While declassi- to wiretap a then volunteer political ad- James Comes testified that the dossier Nevada’s Democrats, of course, joined fying reveals. viser to now-President Donald Trump, was “salacious and unverified.” the hooting chorus of naysaying. For justice to be done, it must the seen, Carter Page, in an investigation into The Post editorialized that the Intel- Freshman Rep. Jacky Rosen, who is and not cloaked under a veil of secrecy. whether the Trump campaign “colluded” ligence Committee under Republican running against Sen. Dean Heller this with officials of the Russian government. Devin Nunes of California “has become year, said, “Declassifying this memo, Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper The memo indicates Justice and FBI another front in Mr. Trump’s assault on filled with innuendo to support unsub- columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ officials were less than forthcoming with the law enforcement institutions inves- stantiated claims, is a blatant attempt to yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance tigating the president and his associates. discredit Robert Mueller’s investigation press.com/.

Notice of Proposed Action

editorial By the

State of Nevada

The Administrator of the Division of Environmental Protection (the Division) gives notice that an Suit to block feral application for renewal of a Water Pollution Control Permit for the Tonkin Springs Project, for closure of a former mining and benefi ciation facility, has been properly fi led with the Division of Environmental Protection in Carson City. The Applicant for renewal of Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0085021 (Permit) is: horse plan is frivolous Tonkin Springs LLC s sure as hogs wallow in slop, submitted to the BLM during a public 2215 N. 5th Street Elko, NV 89801 one month after the Bureau comment period. of Land Management an- Silvey’s decision notes, “The BLM The facility is located in Eureka County, within Sections 2, 3, and 4 Township 23.5 North nounced a plan to properly received over 4,940 comment submis- (T23.5N), Range 49 East (R49E), and Sections 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, and 34, T24N, R49E, Acontrol the population of feral horses sions during the public comment pe- MDB&M, approximately 55 miles northwest of the town of Eureka, Nevada. on a nearly 4 million-acre tract of land riod; the majority of those submissions The Tonkin Springs Project is in permanent closure, pursuant to Nevada Administrative Code 50 miles southeast of Elko, a New York (more than 4,780 or 97%) were form (NAC) 445A.446. nonprofit group calling itself Friends of letters. Form letters are generated from Animals filed a federal lawsuit. a singular website from a non-govern- The Administrator is constrained to either issue the renewed Permit or to deny the application. The lawsuit claims the BLM gave “no mental organization, such as an animal The Administrator has made the tentative decision to issue the renewed Permit. opportunity for the public to review advocacy group. Comments identified Persons wishing to comment upon the proposed Permit, to recommend terms and conditions for consideration of incorporation into the Permit, or who request a public hearing pursuant to or comment on its decision” and thus on form letters were considered along NAC 445A.403, must submit their written comments, objections, or requests by hand delivery or violated its own procedures and re- with the rest of the comments received, US Postal Service, or by facsimile or e-mail transmittal, no later than 5:00 PM on the 30th day quirements of federal law. Actually, the but as one collective letter. … Letters and following the date of publication of this notice (submittal end date 10 March 2018) to: suit merely tries to throw overheated e-mails were received both in support of rhetoric at a decision with which the and in opposition to the gather.” Division of Environmental Protection Friends of Animals disagree. The lawsuit wonders all over the legal Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation In December the BLM outlined a rangeland, ruminating about the impact 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001 10-year plan to control the population of sterilization on social behavior in Carson City, NV 89701-5249 of mustangs in the Antelope, Antelope herds. All comments, objections, or requests received during the public notice period will be consid- Valley, Goshute, Maverick-Medicine, It spouts such pseudo-scientific folde- ered in the fi nal determination regarding the Permit. If the Division determines written comments Spruce-Pequop and Triple B Herd rol as this: “A potential disadvantage of or requests indicate a signifi cant degree of public interest in this matter, the Administrator shall Management Areas, plus another both surgical and chemical castration is schedule a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of NAC 445A.405. million acres onto which the horses loss of testosterone and consequent re- The draft Permit and all application documents are on fi le at the Division and are available for have spread. The area currently has duction in or complete loss of male-type public inspection and copying pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 445A.665. For more infor- 9,500 horses, 11 times more than the low behaviors necessary for maintenance of mation, contact Lisa A. Kreskey at (775) 687-9415 or visit the Division public notice website at estimate for what the forage and water social organization, band integrity, and https://ndep.nv.gov/posts/category/land. can support, about 900 horses. expression of a natural behavior reper- The plan is to gather and remove toire.” Publish: The Eureka Sentiinel, Feb 8, 2018 some excess horses and control the But the lawsuit fails to ever address remaining population with castration the fact the feral horses are currently of some males and chemical fertility starving and dying of thirst due to their control of some females. The goal is to excess numbers, much less their impact establish stable herds of about 60 per- on wildlife, ranching and recreation. The Eureka Sentinel cent male and 40 percent female. The suit demands that the court USPS 179-640 There are already about 45,000 “wild” block the population control plan, and, horses being held in storage pens across of course, seeks for themselves “rea- Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media, LLC the West at a cost of $50 million a year. sonable costs, litigation expenses, and POSTMASTER - send address changes to The Friends suit claims an Environ- attorneys’ fees.” mental Impact Statement is required for Meanwhile, the BLM argues, “A gather THE EUREKA SENTINAL all “major Federal actions significantly of wild horses from the area is also nec- P.O. Box 150820 - Ely, Nevada 89301 affecting the quality of the human envi- essary to prevent continued degradation STAFF ronment.” of rangeland resources, and the unnec- Sherm Frederick - Publisher/Advertising Director But the “Decision Record” signed by essary death or suffering of individual Elko District BLM Manager Jill Silvey wild horses that are being currently Contact: [email protected] (702) 525-2440 clearly states that following “public re- impacted by a lack of water and forage. Linda Cottrell - Classifieds/Legals/Obituaries view” she found the plan “will not have The BLM is required to manage multiple Contact: [email protected] - 775-289-4491 a significant impact to the human envi- uses to avoid continued degradation of Kirk Kern - Chief Operating Officer ronment, and that the Environmental the rangeland, and reduce the potential Contact: [email protected] - 775-316-2335 Impact Statement is not required.” This for catastrophic loss of animals.” is backed up by a 361-page Environmen- The courts should let the BLM try HISTORY: The Eureka Sentinel was established July 16, 1870 tal Assessment and a four-page Finding its management plan for a couple of of No Significant Impact. years and hear the horse huggers’ suit OFFICE Though the federal lawsuit claims later if it is not working. Doing nothing 515 Murry St. - Ely, NV there was a lack of public overview, while the litigation languishes is not an 775-289-4491 it states there were 4,940 comments option. — TM Page 6 Eureka Sentinel || The Week of Feb. 8, 2018

rpen meeting set for monday at 1:30 p.m. Vandals playing for two seed Lance Gale, White Pine County Airport administrator, will be the featured speaker By Dave Maxwell Monday, Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m. at the White Pine county public library at the Retired Public Employees of Nevada meeting. Gale will discuss planning for events designed to promote the Airport’s advantageous In the open field of central and South location and skies, including air races, glider record-setting events, with the possibility America Jaguars are quick. Quick to of hot air balloons joint the mix. take down prey. At Jackpot Saturday All retired and active Nevada public retirees are invited to attend. Call 290-3709 night, Ricky Miramontes was just as (Wilson) for information. quick as he scored six three-point shots in the first quarter, 18 of his 26 first half points and game high 29 points, leading BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA Jackpot to a 73-44 win over Eureka. NOTICE OF JOINT PETITION FOR AFFIRMATIVE RELIEF Teammate Jerry Martinez contributed 20 points and Abraham Martinez had 11. Frontier Communications of the Southwest Inc. and Citizens Telecommunications Eureka themselves had three players Company of Nevada d/b/a Frontier Communications of Nevada (together, the “Joint Petition- in double figures, Chase Green with 13 ers”) fi led with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) a Joint Petition, des- points, Gage Hayward and Tristan Bir- ignated as Docket No. 18-01029, requesting deviation from NAC 704.2565 as it relates to cham with 10 apiece. signifi cant service outage reporting rules for telecommunication service providers. Vandals coach Fred Minoletti said Petitioners fi led the Joint Petition pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes even though the boys played well in the Courtesy photo and the NAC, Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NAC 703.540. first half only trailing 38-32, it was still Eureka’s Vinnie Padilla attempts a This Notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the all Miramontes with 6-for-9 on three shot during the Vandals 62-58 home above-referenced fi ling. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the fi ling and point shots, “all but two of the team’s win over Wells last Friday. monitor the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this first quarter points.” matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this Notice are for in- Minoletti said, “After halftime, we with 12 and Chase Green with 10. formational purposes only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the fi ling. The were just tired and had a bad third quar- The Vandals (14-9, 6-3) conclude the Commission may consider and adopt alternative proposals not contained within the fi ling but ter, being outscored 18-2, and that pretty regular season at McDermitt (10-13, 7-2) which are related to the subject matter of the fi ling and supported by substantial evidence. much decided the game. Jackpot plays Saturday afternoon. Interested and affected persons may fi le comments at either of the Commission’s of- well together, good chemistry and move It will be a game for the No. 2 seed into fi ces on or before WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018. the ball well, are patient and don’t turn the league playoffs. The winner takes The Joint Petition is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website: http:// the ball over.” the No. 2 spot and the loser the No. 3 puc.nv.gov; and at the offi ces of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Ne- On Friday at home against Wells, “it was seed. The playoffs begin in Reno Feb. 15. vada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. a closer game than we expected said Mi- As set in the playoff bracket, No. 2 from A person must make a written request to be placed on the service list for this proceed- noletti. “ We were down at halftime 35-25. the east plays No. 3 from the west. No. 3 ing to receive any further notices in this matter. But we rallied in the second half for a close from the east plays No. 2 from the west. By the Commission, 62-58 victory. We played better defense Game times are yet to be determined. TRISHA OSBORNE, that half and attacked the basket more.” Going into the final weekend, Whittell Assistant Commission Secretary Four of the Vandals had double figures. seems to have the No.2 spot secured and Dated: Carson City, Nevada 1/25/18 Vinni Padilla scored 14 of his team high 16 Sierra Lutheran No. 3. (SEAL) points in the second half. Gage Hayward Minoletti said he expects to play one of finished with 14 points, Tristan Bircham those teams to start with.

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