Hawthorne The Week of August 11, 2016 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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hawthorne 11 years later, missing nurse case remains a mystery By Heidi Bunch accent went on that day trip hang inside of the hospital in MCIN Staff alone, after a friend decided to Hawthorne where she worked, cancel but Mayo would not be made friends and where em- A faded poster still remains stopped on taking that trip. If ployee’s still await news of her outside of the Mt. Grant Gen- only she would have known disappearance. eral Hospital emergency room what awaited her. The answers When Mayo did not return exit, 11 years after Nita Mayo are still unclear for her friends, from that trip, coworkers im- went missing on Aug. 8, 2005 family and coworkers who also mediately notified authorities. Heidi Bunch while on a road trip through the wonder the same. The report set off a two-state A flyer for missing Hawthorne nurse Nita Mayo still hangs Sierra Mountains to Sonora. Fax coversheets show the search for the missing nurse. outside of Mt. Grant General Hospital where she worked before The five-foot tall nurse who image of Mayo and the date disappearing 11 years ago. was spunky with an English she went missing. Ribbons still > See Mayo, Page 6 walker river reservation farm fresh Brothers, Paiute students succeed against the odds

By Dina Gilio-Whitaker

In 2013, news headlines lit up the Internet with the release of report from the respected publi- cation Education Week, declar- ing that nationally, high school graduation rates had reached a 40-year high. While graduation rates increased in most demo- Sheri Samson graphic sectors, the study said, The Hawthorne Farmers Market is scheduled to take place three more times, including this Friday for Native Americans they had in front of True Value Hardware on 5th Street. actually dropped to an astound- ingly low 51 percent, the lowest of all groups. The numbers are even worse for American In- dian boys, at 46 percent. Courtesy photos Local Farmers Market This is par for the course in Robert Lowery received Indian country. Substandard special recognition for his 4.0 education has been a seemingly grade point average at Schurz intractable problem since the Elementary School. just getting started very earliest days of compul- sory government education for according to the 2010 census. By Sheri Samson stalk and into their container. of Health and Human Services Indians, and it is felt especially The nearest town to Schurz is MCIN Correspondent The cleanliness and local farm to help provide fresh nutrition hard in reservation communi- Yerington, some 25 miles away. connection made this grower to the senior population and ties. Discussing the Bureau of With a population of roughly When the initial idea devel- a number one choice in pro- is a coupon program distrib- Indian Education, an cites inef- 3,000, Yerington is like a big city oped to provide fresh fruits and viding Hawthorne the freshest uted in Hawthorne by Care fective leadership, financial mis- compared to Schurz. vegetables from local growers vegetables around. Seeking out and Share. Although it added management, and lack of exper- The community is so small to a rural community, such as the fruit marketplace was more a layer of reporting and extra tise among BIE staff in dealing that its only school is an elemen- Mineral County, the concept extensive, as the central Cali- bookkeeping for the Nixon’s, with tribal schools as account- tary school that goes from kin- transformed into providing dis- fornia basin harvests the best it aligned with their mission ing for the problems. dergarten to eighth grade, with tribution through an organized fruit within driving distance, so of providing a marketplace of So when two boys from the a student body of approximately method known as the sum- choosing the growing experts of freshness and nutritional val- same household on the Walker 65 students. Robert was one of mertime Farmers Market. The Schlatovitch Farms was another ues to the local community. Be- River Paiute Reservation in Ne- eight students to graduate from procurement of proper sources firm resource, as Nevada grown cause this has been a successful vada graduated this spring it the eighth grade this year. became a number one concen- fruit was not an option. portion of their personal en- was a cause for celebration. The Despite its isolation in the tration, which is where the ini- Once the suppliers were se- deavor, an added program will boys, Robert Lowery and Dal- desolate Nevada desert, like tial organization skills began cured, then it was discovered begin. Slated for the middle of ton Broncho, are brothers in the most reservation communi- with Mark and Cindy Nixon of that a permanent location had August the WIC program will isolated community of Schurz, ties Walker River is plagued by Hawthorne. to be established. Along with also be participating with a cou- Nevada, the seat of the Walker high rates of suicide, drug and “By taking the time to tour that, a non-profit status was pon program through CAHS. River tribal nation. About 100 alcohol abuse, and teen preg- the local growers and by put- pursued; county permits were Nursing mothers and those miles south of Reno, Schurz ting feelers out among the other paid for, as well as securing the with young children that meet has a population of 658 people, > See Brothers, Page 13 long-time community mar- proper insurance coverage re- the WIC qualifications can now ketplaces, we learned where quired. Because of this, it was obtain fresh, healthy fruits and the sources would be. John more cost effective to utilize vegetables for their meals. and Carol Shank from Persh- the parking lot of their existing The Hawthorne Farmers ing County had a successful business at True Value Hard- Market began with an adjusted Farmers Market for over five ware on 5th Street to provide schedule this year, as weather years. They were kind enough easy accessibility and visibility. conditions and extreme heat to share a lot of resources and From there, local crafters delayed many speciality crops, helpful hints from their expe- were offered space with an at- effecting the yield and readiness rience, which we soaked up. mosphere of ease and fun to to harvest. With a moderate El The Farmers Market arena is round out the experience. Mu- Nino year, the results have been a friendly group of community sic was an added enjoyment this prolonged crops and an ex- entrepreneurs that desire one summer, creating an enjoyable tended ripening time. The Farm- another to succeed.” time to linger around the many ers Market will still be available The Nixon were pleased to tap creative vendors. Aug. 12, 26 and Sept. 9 as the fi- into the organically grown vege- The Farmers Market seemed nal wrap-up for 2016. This fresh tables from Yerington’s Peri and to meet the needs of the local from the farmer endeavor has Sons, picking up items that are community, especially as they provided a summer of healthy harvested the same day. Upon began to offer the Senior Pro- produce and a platform for one pickup the Nixon’s actually gram referred to as SNAP. This many local talents to share their Dalton Broncho with mentor Katherine Quartz at his high school were in the field with a worker is a direct assistance in con- wares, which is what a Farmers graduation in Yerington. harvesting the corn right off the junction with the Department Market is all about. Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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90/53 93/52 97/55 99/54 98/51 95/62 102/65 A full day of sunshine A full day of sunshine Plenty of sunshine Mostly sunny and hot Plenty of sunshine Mostly sunny and hot Hot with plenty of sunshine Hawthorne teens attend Young Americans workshop By Sheri Samson away. This moment was caught by a MCIN Correspondent professional photographer who quickly shared it on the web, capturing the natu- It could’ve been a normal vacation ral dancing ability Dotson expressed. week at a campground in Southern Cali- Sisters, Caitlyn and Ashley Rogers fornia but it turned out to be a time of cre- were also center stage in their perfor- ative self expression for three teens from mances with one sharing an outstanding Hawthorne. Following a seven hour saxophone solo and the other singing a drive to Corona, this talented trio began solo line without hesitation or the slight- a summer workshop at the headquar- est hint of stage fright. Clearly comfort- ters of The Young Americans, which is able on stage, both shared what a monu- a performing arts group and college that mental experience the Young Americans promotes all areas of music and dance had brought them. through special programs throughout As an organization, which is over 50 the world. years old, the early years showed The Within four long days of learning en- Young Americans performing on tele- ergetic choreography routines, blended vision shows with well-known artists with vocal medleys from over 44 movie such as Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis themes while being emerged into the and more. Vicki Lawrence from the midst of 120 kids from ages seven to Carol Burnett Show got her performing high school age, these Hawthorne teens start in The Young Americans as well found a combination of new friends and as other well-known artists throughout renewed inspiration toward their love of the years. Today the group has morphed performing. With a cast of local work- into a teaching-performing organization, shop participants, these three Nevadans, which emphasizes the development of along with one teen from Colorado, had choral and choreography experiences, come together to create an awe-inspir- encompassing a broader view of produc- ing show that was performed twice on tions by providing workshops through- Courtesy photo Saturday, driving the audience to several out the world. Multiple tours can be run- Hawthorne’s Caitlyn Rogers performs a saxophone solo at the Young Americans standing ovations. ning at one time, with a Young American workshop in Southern California. As musical themes and top charac- cast spread out in Germany, Japan and ters unfolded into a quick-moving, pro- England or within America performing fessional venue, each of the Hawthorne in any state coast to coast. With a private ing, microphones, vocal techniques and turning it up about four notches. I was teens had been selected to step onto the college in Corona, Calif. the headquarter plenty of movement, each teen reflected stretched to take my abilities farther, de- stage to perform solo pieces within the office runs all year, booking workshops on the importance of the workshop as veloping my people skills and using team- show. Alyjah Dotson was cast as Spider- or arranging specific shows from their individuals. Dotson stated that the week work to create a successful show. Meeting man, performing an astonishing high cast of talents. was consumed with hard work, energy, new people who were accepting of one jump which took the audience’s breath Following a week of costuming, stag- emotions and life long experiences. The another truly built me up with courage Rogers sisters agreed that coming out of and allowed me to appreciate who I can their comfort zone was a primary lesson, be.” With star quality beaming from each as well as learning to encourage and cele- of these teens, it was unanimous that an- brate the talents of others. One expressed other Young American workshop would it as “utilizing your personal talent but be planned for their future.

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By Scott Sonner are made can anyone file an administra- Associated Press tive appeal or bring a lawsuit in federal court, the government maintains. RENO — A federal judge in Nevada Du denied the plaintiffs’ request for a could rule any time now on a lawsuit temporary injunction in December, rul- filed nearly a year ago in an effort to ing that the critics’ claims raise “only the block protections of the greater sage possibility — not a likelihood — of irrep- grouse across much of the West. arable harm.” Nevada’s attorney general, nine coun- The land use planning amendments at ties, ranchers and mining companies filed issue apply specifically to Nevada, Idaho, their final briefs in Reno last Wednesday Oregon, Utah, northeast California and challenging land use planning amend- southwest Montana, but they carry ram- ments and a temporary freeze on new ifications for all 11 western states that are mining claims the government has home to the imperiled bird. Courtesy photo adopted to guide future management of “Along with a majority of Nevada Sew What? Needlecraft Club members Helene Weatherfield, Pearl Fortier, Kath- lands where the imperiled bird lives. counties, my office has been pushing arine Pyatt and Christine Clifford display their work. The two sides continue to argue over back against the federal government’s the most basic point — whether U.S. Dis- overreaching sage grouse land plan for trict Judge Miranda Du even has any au- almost a year,” Nevada Attorney General thority at this time to strike down the new Adam Laxalt said. Quilts donated to library policies Interior Secretary Sally Jewell un- “As our latest brief again demonstrates, veiled just days after she decided in Sep- the Bureau of Land Management’s rushed, Submitted covering the TVs and serve an additional tember the grouse doesn’t need protec- one-size-fits-all sage grouse plan not only function of helping to keep dust off the tion under the Endangered Species Act. violates multiple federal laws, but also the The Sew What? Needlecraft Club do- electronics. Opponents claim she does. They say agency’s own regulations,” he said. nated two beautiful quilts which cover An embroidered patch listing the they’re being harmed by the planning The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service de- the two TVs in the library gaming ar- names of the members who helped to amendments and 2-year mining with- termined in 2010 that protection of the eas. quilt the pieces and the completion date drawal that they say are having a chilling bird under the Endangered Species Act The club, which meets Saturdays at 11 will soon be added to each quilt. Library effect on mining and energy exploration, was warranted, but that a listing was pre- a.m. at the library, began the quilts at the staff members and patrons are enjoying as well as the ability of livestock ranchers cluded due to other priorities. Jewell re- beginning of the year and worked stead- the eye-catching and colorful quilts. and entire county governments to plan versed that decision in September, based ily until they were recently completed. Thank you Sew What? Needlecraft for the future. on her conclusion that a 2 year effort to The quilts are pieces of artwork when Club! Government lawyers argue any such strengthen the protections through a se- challenge is premature. They say the ries of land management plans provides policies offer guidelines but no specific enough certainty that the bird won’t go Mineral County Library Presents: decisions on individual grazing, mining extinct even though its numbers once to- or other federal permits. taling an estimated 16 million have dwin- Not until those site-specific decisions dled to as few as 200,000. Corks & Canvases Environmentalists who have been LIFE INSURANCE granted intervenor status in the case back the government’s position that the Painting Workshop grouse likely will have to be listed under (Must be 16 or older) the act if the plans are struck down. “The only reason sage grouse are not Saturday, August 27, 2016 — 10:00 am Tree of Life ® FARMERS CAN HELP PROTECT YOU THROUGH EVERY STAGE now proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the ESA is because 4 Hour Painting Class - Limited Space Available of the plans challenged by the plaintiffs,” Call 945-2778 to reserve your spot today! wrote lawyers for The Wilderness So- FREE! All Supplies Included ciety, National Wildlife Federation and Earthworks. We do ask that participants bring a potluck lunch item to share with the class. NEWLYWED EMPTY NESTER

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HELPING LOCAL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL GET INVOLVED! Disability Job Opportunities, Volunteers & Donations Needed Resources, email: [email protected] Inc. 50 East Greg Street, Suite 103 • Sparks, NV 89431 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 Page 5 el cap raises $2,500 for SAR Notices & events Courtesy photo Mineral County Search Breast Cancer Golf brance ceremony on Friday evening. & Rescue was pre- Tourney this Saturday Again, this year Mt. Grant Electric will sented a check for over host the spaghetti dinner, which is free to $2,500 at their last A Breast Cancer Rally will be held at 9/11 Challenge participants and a dona- scheduled meeting by the Walker Lake Golf Course on Sat- tion for all others. The grand finale for the Glenn Carns, General urday, Aug. 13. The coed four-person weekend will be a 911 Memorial Break- Manager of the El Cap- scramble will have contests such as: clos- fast at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge on Sunday, itan Lodge and Casino. est to the pin and best dressed in pink. Sept. 11. For further information consult Carns and the El Cap- The putting contest begins at 8:30 a.m. the website 911mt.grantchallenge.org or itan had put together with tee off at 9 a.m. Price is $35 per per- the organizations Facebook page. a 75-year anniversary son with cart. celebration. During the Registration needs to be completed by course of the event, do- Friday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. Contact Dianna Elks Lodge breakfast nations were collected Reeves at 316-1620 or Kristin Reeves at on tap sunday and a raffle held. Satur- 316-0415 for more information. day’s finale of the event There will be an Elks Lodge “get away was an off-road poker breakfast” for the Modesto Ridge Run- run in which search and Back to School supply ners on Aug. 14. rescue were the ben- program slated The public is invited as usual. Best eficiaries. Shown are breakfast in Hawthorne. Starts at 6:30 Carns and Glenn Bunch, CAHS is accepting sign-ups for their a.m. and goes until 11 a.m. President of Mineral Back to School Supply Program for the County Search and upcoming 2016/2017 school year. If you Rescue. are the primary caretaker of the child/ Back to School Meet and children you may sign your child up for Greet Aug. 17 school supplies. Please bring in your proof of income; A “Back to School” meet and greet and including food stamp verification. This parent/athlete sports meeting for grades Mad Hatters donate to cahs program is for low-income families. 7-12 will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17 Please come into the office located at 924 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mineral County 5th street to sign your child/children up High School gymnasium. through Aug. 15. If you have any ques- Meet new principal, Mr. Jeff Wales; tions, please contact CAHS at 775-945- visit classrooms and meet with teach- 2471 ers; receive the new athletic handbook, sports information, rule changes and complete necessary forms as well as pur- Plenty of fun planned chasing of student body cards for $20. for 9/11 Challenge All athletes must have a student body card to play sports. If the thought of hiking 17 or 9.11 miles doesn’t appeal to you, the 9/11 Challenge Committee has planned a weekend full Fall Festival scheduled of activities designed for all citizens to for Sept. 10 at Lion’s Park honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. The 9/11 Parade procession will begin The Senior Services Program will host at 5:30 p.m. down Main Street to Vet- their second Fall Festival at the Park eran’s Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. fundraiser event on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9. Then, packet pick up and registration Lion’s Park, with all proceeds support- will commence immediately following ing the senior services programs of Min- the raising of the big flag and 911-remem- eral County.

Courtesy photo NOTICE The Mad Hatters presented a $200 check to CAHS to buy needed school sup- In regards to the MTVD 8/2/16 Agenda action item #E concerning a possible meeting in plies. Mina please note this excerpt from the Minutes of the 8/2/16 meeting: ... #7. The board had a lengthy discussion about the agenda item in reference to holding a meeting in Mina. This subject was brought up as we’ve heard rumor they are unhappy with their signal. However, upon review of the situation, the board decided that Hawthorne is the county seat & this is where business is conducted. Since nobody has approached the board, nor attended a meeting about this problem, it was decided that due to budget constraints the board will continue having meetings in the County Commissioner’s room the first Tuesday evening FROM THE of the month at7pm. The board welcomes any member of the public to attend these meet- ings for any reason. We will be adding these meetings to the Mineral County Independence ESTATE OF Newspaper’s calendar of county events to create further awareness. LARRY BLACK BALLOT QUESTION The Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office is seeking registered voters to form two committees regarding Mineral County School District Bond Ballot question that will be on the ballot in the General Election in November 2016. The ques- tion is asking should Mineral County School District be authorized to issue gen- eral obligation school bonds to finance the equipping and improvement of school facilities? The process is one committee of three members who Oppose the Ballot BRIDGEPORT question and one committee of three members who Favor the ballot question. These two committees would create pros/cons for the school bond ballot question. Please contact the Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer’s office at 775-945-2446 or stop in the office at 105 S. A Street #1, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm for MILL more information. KENT LATHE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Mt. Grant General Hospital 200 South A Street, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415 METAL CUT-OFF Contact: Jonalee Roberts, Human Resources Phone: 775-945-2461 FAX: 775-945-0732 BAND SAW Mt. Grant General Hospital is accepting applications for the position of per diem Cook. The per diem Cook works on a part-time basis and will be available to fill in for employees who are absent. The cook is responsible for preparing the meals in accordance with the writ- ten menu using the approved recipes and special diet requirements for all residents, acute And Much Tooling care patients and visitors. Applicant must have the ability to multitask, follow state and federal mandated regula- tions in regards to food preparation and storage, work well with the public and other staff members, be organized, dependable, flexible, and able to work weekends and holidays. •Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or its equivalency AND one year of experience in food preparation and service AND $25,000 FIRM •Currently possess ServSafe Certification or if selected, incumbent must obtain ServSafe Certification in the first 30 days of employment AND •Per NRS 449 and NRS 200.5091, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and fed- eral background checks. •Institutional food preparation experience and Food Handler’s Card is preferred. Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled. ROD BLACK Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www.mtgrant- genhospital.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard or mail to: Mt. Grant General Hospital, ATTN: Jonalee Roberts, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415. 775.316.2750 Equal Opportunity Employer. POSTED 08/06/16 JDR Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016

Earlier this year, remains were found arrest record in the California county. Dental records Mayo would confirm that those remains did The following people were arrested in eral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 5 for continued from Page 1 not belong to the 67-year-old Hawthorne Mineral County on or after July 30 and assault with deadly weapon and domestic lady. Nor did they match those of Patty were in jail on Monday at or after about battery – first. Bail set at $18,000 bond/ Mineral County Search and Res- Tolhurst, who had vanished from the 10 a.m. All charges against them are mis- cash. cue combed the roads and hills of their same area and like Mayo, had her car dis- demeanors unless otherwise noted. All • Isaul N. Benitez was arrested by Min- county, which borders California. Noth- covered at the Donnell’s Vista Point over- are innocent until proven guilty in court. eral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 6 for ing was found. Her car would be found in look, abandoned. Names and charges appear as they have driving without driver’s license. Bail set at the vicinity of Donnell’s Vista Outlook in She was declared legally deceased in been received from the sheriff’s office. $305 bond/cash. Tuolomne County, Calif. Inside that 1997 2013. • Mark A. McClain was arrested by • Collin C. Guitron was arrested by silver Mercury Sable station wagon was Like many residents of Mineral County, Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. her purse; wallet; keys and cell phone. Sheriff Randy Adams expressed his hope 1 for failure to appear after bail – felony 7 for trafficking schedule one controlled Along with purchased souvenirs from in answers being provided to the family crime. No bail. substance, FLNTRZPM/GHB, 28 plus the Strawberry General Store. Missing about the whereabouts of Mayo. • James M. Mudd was arrested by Min- grams; basic speed (21-30 miles per hour was Mayo and her camera. To date, nei- “I hope some evidence can be gathered eral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 1 for over posted limit); open alcohol container ther has been located. to give closure to the family,” he said. civil custody for alcohol abuse endanger- in vehicle and use/possess drug para- Searches of the area would span years. Until more comes forward, a tiny town ing self. No bail listed. phernalia. Bail set at $101,690 bond/cash. A memorial to the nurse would be in Nevada will remember the small • Danica R. Kumler was arrested by • Michael W. Roederer was arrested by erected as well as missing posters bear- woman with a big personality and con- Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 8. ing her name. tinue to wait. 2 for use/possession drug paraphernalia; No charges listed. possession of less than one ounce of mar- • Brianne N. Sterzinar was arrested by ijuana (first); false statement to/obstruct Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU AUGUST public officer; resist public officer; battery 7 for trafficking schedule one controlled on protected person and use/under influ- substance, FLNTRZPM/GHB, 28 plus Friday Monday Tuesday ence schedule I, II, III, IV controlled sub- grams; possession of less than one ounce (12) Lemon Fish, Steamed (15) Sandwich & Salad (16) Chicken Fried Rice, Carrots, Peas & Bar, Dessert Steak, Mashed Potatoes, stance. $11,660 bond/cash. of marijuana and use/possess drug para- Cauliflower, Brownie Gravy, Mixed Vegeta- • Brandon C. Sweet was arrested by phernalia. Bail set at $101,880. bles, Peaches Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. • Phillip P. Jaramillo was arrested by Wednesday Thursday Regional Area Transit 2 for own/possess gun by prohibited per- Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 8 (17) Spaghetti, Green Available: Mon. - Fri. (18) Sweet & Sour Chicken, 9am to 2:30pm son and use/possession drug parapher- for possession less than one ounce of mar- Salad, Garlic Toast, Berry Steamed Rice, Peas, Oat- Yogurt meal Cookies nalia. Bail set at $82,280 bond/cash. ijuana and use/possess drug parapherna- •Exercise Class 10-11am •Pinochle 12:45pm • Tristain R. Childers was arrested by lia. Bail set at $1,880 bond/cash. M-W-F M-T-TH-F Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. • Austin J. McInnis was arrested by Fallon Trip: •Bingo 12:45pm 5 on a bench warrant, basic speed (1-10 Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 8 Reno Trip: August 23 Every Wed. miles per hour over posted limit) and driv- for contempt of court. No bail. ing with suspended driver’s license. Bail The following were released from the MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU FOR AUGUST set at: bench warrant - $300 and other Mineral County Detention Center by a Monday Tuesday Wednesday charges - $1,335. judge unless otherwise noted: Marvon D. (15) Swiss Steak, (16) Chief’s Salad, (17) French Dip, Potato Egg Noodles, Mixed Cheddar Crackers, Peach Salad, Sliced Cucumber, • Kristin N. Ferrell was arrested by Min- Strickland (released to bondsman); Dan- Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Yogurt, Orange Juice, Dessert eral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 4 for ica R. Kumler (released to bondsman); Applesauce Turkey Bean Soup arrest for violation of condition of parole. James M. Mudd (released other); Bran- Menu Subject No bail. don C. Sweet (released by judge); Tris- Thursday Volunteers Needed (18) Breakfast Burritos, to Change • Seth E. Ennis was arrested by Min- tain R. Childers (released on cash bail); Fruittata Cottage Cheese, eral County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 5 for Seth E. Ennis (released other); Stephanie Orange Juice LUNCH SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. Fallon Trip: August 12 domestic battery – first offense E/DW. M. Belzer (released by judge); Phillip P. Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30pm $3,000 bond/cash. Jaramillo (released to bondsman) and Al- • David M. Nolan was arrested by Min- len Waggoner (released by judge).

MINERAL COUNTY, HAWTHORNE UTILITIES Emergency Food & Shelter Funds Available WWTP AERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Federal funds made available through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal REQUEST FOR EQUIPMENT PROPOSAL Emergency Management Agency have been awarded to jurisdictions in the state of Nevada. The NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mineral County, invites and will receive sealed following is a list of the awards for northern Nevada jurisdictions and counties including Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, proposals (bids), including any and all addenda, in a sealed envelope up to August 26, Carson City, and White Pine. 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Lyon County $ 34,851 Addressed and delivered to: Washoe County $244,919 Mineral County Clerk’s Office Carson City $ 31,098 Replacement Aerator Equipment Proposal State Set-Aside $ 26,181 105 S. A Street, Suite 1 The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Hawthorne, NV 89415 Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives All bids received in the County Clerk’s Office on or before the deadline date and from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way time above mentioned will be publicly opened by the Board of Mineral County Com- Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help missioners at their Specially scheduled meeting on August 29, 2016 at 9:00 am expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. The project includes providing a complete replacement aeration system for the A Local Board in each jurisdiction will determine how the funds are to be distributed among the Hawthorne WWTP. The proposal must be specifically designed for the plant consist- emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds ing of two ponds (Primary and Secondary). must: 1) be private voluntary non profits or units of government; 2) be eligible to receive Federal The bid specifications can be obtained at: Funds; 3) have an accounting system; 4) practice nondiscrimination; 5) have demonstrated Hawthorne Utilities the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Attn: Ana The program is administered by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra. The EFSP 395 E Street was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both Hawthorne, NV 89415 nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic (not disaster-related [i.e. fire victims, floods, tornadoes, etc.] emergencies). Eligible agencies can access the application Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. on United Way’s website at www.uwnns.org. For questions or assistance, contact Theresa Holbrook at [email protected] or Or calling (775)-945-2486 Kim Spiersch at [email protected]. All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Or E-mail: [email protected] August 17, 2016 at the United Way office, 639 Isbell Road, Suite 460., Reno, NV 89509. INCOMPLETE, LATE OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Contact Hawthorne Utilities at (775) 945-2486 to make appointments for site visits. Dated this 3th Day of August, 2016; Hawthorne, Nevada CASE NO. 9743 IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MINERAL CASE NO. 9777 STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ) HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE ) IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA FINANCING AND POLICY, (NEVADA MEDICAID), and ) IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MINERAL MARTA JENSEN, Administrator, ) STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ) Petitioner, HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE ) v. FINANCING AND POLICY, (NEVADA MEDICAID), and ) VIOLET ADDENBROOKE, deceased, MARTA JENSEN, Administrator, ) and DOES I through X, inclusive, Respondents. Petitioner, NOTICE OF HEARING v. TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN EITHER OF THESE TWO PROPERTIES: DOLORES LAUER, deceased, PROPERTY ONE and DOES I through X, inclusive, Lot Six (6) of Block Fifty-Two (52) as delineated on the Official Plat of the Town of Hawthorne, Respondents. County of Mineral, State of Nevada. APN: 001-132-16 created from split of APN: 001-132-06 NOTICE OF HEARING This real property is commonly known as 655 C Street, Hawthorne, Nevada. TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS: PROPTERY TWO The North half (N1/2) of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3 in Block Ninety-two (92) as shown on the Of- Lots Three (3), Four (4), and Five (5), of Block Fifty-Two (52) as delineated on the Official ficial Plat of the Town of Hawthorne. Plat of the Town of Hawthorne, County of Mineral, State of Nevada, as the same appears of re- APN: 001-342-06 cord in the Recorder’s Office, Mineral County, Nevada, and including the improvements thereon The property is commonly known as 123 M Street, Hawthorne, Nevada, 89415 situated in situate. Mineral County. APN: 001-132-17 created from split of APN 001-132-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF This real property is commonly known as 635 C Street, Hawthorne, Nevada. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLI- NOTICE CY (NEVADA MEDICAID), and MARTA JENSEN, Acting Administrator, on behalf of NEVADA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID, having filed in this Court a Petition for the Imposition of Lien on Real Property HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY in the amount of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED, FIFTY DOLLARS AND (NEVADA MEDICAID), and MARTA JENSEN, Acting Administrator, on behalf of NEVADA MED- ICAID, having filed in this Court a Petition for the Imposition of Lien on Real Property in the FOUR CENTS ($43,750.04) on the subject property, a hearing has been set for Tuesday, the amount of ONE HUNDRED, TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED, NINETY SEVEN 27TH day of September, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in the City of Hawthorne, in DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-SEVEN CENTS ($129,497.87) on the subject properties, a hearing Mineral County, Nevada. The purpose of the hearing is to establish the appropriateness and has been set for Tuesday, the 27th day of September, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in amount of the lien sought by Nevada Medicaid to protect recovery of Medicaid benefits paid the City of Hawthorne, in Mineral County, Nevada. The purpose of the hearing is to establish on behalf of the decedent. All persons interested in the said property are notified to appear the appropriateness and amount of the lien sought by Nevada Medicaid to protect recovery of and show cause why, if any, said Petition for Imposition of Lien on Real Property should not Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of the decedent. All persons interested in the said property be granted. are notified to appear and show cause why, if any, said Petition for Imposition of Lien on Real You are hereby referred to the Petition on file with the Court for further particulars. Property should not be granted. The undersigned does hereby affirm that this document DOES NOT contain the social You are hereby referred to the Petition on file with the Court for further particulars. security number of any person. The undersigned does hereby affirm that this document DOES NOT contain the social se- RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 6th day of July, 2016. curity number of any person. ADAM PAUL LAXALT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 6th day of July, 2016. ADAM PAUL LAXALT By: AMY CROWE, Nevada Bar # 9537 By: AMY CROWE, Nevada Bar # 9537 Senior Deputy Attorney General Senior Deputy Attorney General 5420 Kietzke Lane, #202 5420 Kietzke Lane, #202 Reno, Nevada 89511 Reno, Nevada 89511 (775) 687-2100 (775) 687-2100 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 Page 7 reflections of the past obituaries

10 YEARS AGO Rachel Tracy (Orlando) Martinez, Shannon (Dick) (From the MCIN files of Aug. 10, 2006) After battling various health issues, Wadsworth; stepson Pat (Jackie) Tracy • Meet the candidates event was held at Rachel Tracy went home to be with Jesus and step daughter Karen Purrell along Veterans Memorial Park in Hawthorne. on Aug. 3, 2016 at with grandchildren, great grandchildren Candidates attending were: Jerrie Tipton; Northern Nevada and great-great grandchildren. Lee Skvarna; Robert Hoferer; Sharron Medical Center in Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. Angle; Dave Cornel; John Madraso, Jr.; Sparks. 20 at 11 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Nancy Black; Jay Gunter; Mark Shields; She was born in Church with fellowship meal to follow. June Dement; Gloria Hughes and Ed Burnt Prairie, Ill. Inurnment will be on a later date. Smith. on Dec. 2, 1934 to • Residents of Hawthorne were invited Howard and Ola Shane Douglas Short Smith to join Pete Summerbell to celebrate the Mae Funkhouser. Shane Douglas Short Smith passed 50th Anniversary of the Walker Lake She lived in Carmi, peacefully from this earth on Aug. 2, Golf Course at the depot. Rachel Tracy Ill. She and her 2016 at his home. He was born on Aug. • The Black and Gold Pride Project siblings spent their 7, 1983 in Canon were created to promote and preserve summers in Evansville, Ind. with their City, Colo. to Myles pride in our school and community. An- grandmother where they enjoyed Gram- and Diane (Smith) drew Bowles and Courtney Baker were 80 Years Ago - Power service to the ma’s good cooking. Short. He attended hired to complete this eight week project. county was restored at 2:15 p.m. after After relocating to various cities, Ra- schools in Canon The goal for this project was to have a outage of several hours. Two trans- chel moved to Hawthorne in 1959. She City, Colo. and Sa- profound effect on the student body and formers were knocked out at the Mill worked as a waitress at the Home Café lida, Colo. influence more community members to Creek (California) plant of Southern where she met Robert Tracy. He married Eliz- attend school activities. Sierra Power Co., following a fire at They eventually married and raised six abeth Marie Stro- children. Rachel also worked as a wait- bridge on April Bodie, which knocked out transform- Shane Douglas 20 YEARS AGO ress at the El Capitan and The Monarch. 20, 2005 in Pueblo, ers there. Mill Creek was the supply Short Smith • Three Hawthorne residents were source for the Mineral County Power With her sense of humor and outgoing Colo. She survives elected to important state offices in the System. personality she served her customers as does children American Legion and American Legion well. Autumn (age 13), Melissa (age11), Timmy Auxiliary at the state convention held in Rachel liked to go on walks, read and (age 9) and Stormy (age 3). He is also Mesquite. John W. Stingerie was elected today after 18 years since the end of play rummy. She also liked to watch survived by his mother Diane Smith, of as the new Department Commander, Pat World War II. Congress has refused mysteries, Jeopardy and Wheel of For- Hawthorne; grandparents, George (Lu- Burch, also of Hawthorne Post 19, was to repeal the levy because the govern- tune. She was also an avid listener of Pil- cille) Smith of Hawthorne and Rosalie elected as the state 2nd Vice Commander ment needed the revenue derived from grim Radio. Smith of Hawthorne and half sister, and Mary “Marge” Lemmond also of the retail excise tax. However, nothing She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Misti Short-Lawson. Also, surviving are Hawthorne, was elected as the new Pres- much has been done for a long time or Savior when she was in her fifties and aunts: Debbie Allen (Canon City, Colo.) ident of the State American Legion Aux- is likely to be done to restrain stupid- was a member of Oasis Assembly of God and Marcia (Jimmie) Brooks (Gilbert, iliary. ity in government expenditures. Here Church. Ariz.); uncle, Jerry Smith (Silverthorne, • A feasibility study was being are some true examples of lunacy in She moved to Fallon in 2000 and lived Colo.). Numerous great aunts and uncles planned to determine the availability federal spending: there until her passing. also survive throughout Nevada and Col- of natural gas being piped into this “A grant of $1,250,000 for the study of She was preceded in death by husband, orado. He is also survived by many cous- area. the affectionate relationship of an infant Robert Tracy and sons Robert and Rich- ins and close friends. • 23 members of the Mineral County monkey for its mother (Unbelievable!) ard Baker. He was preceded in death by his father, Search and Rescue assisted by three Then how about this one? “A grant of She is survived by her brother Bill Myles Short, in September of 2015. members of the Walker Lake Fire De- $78,000 for a study devoted to turtles (the Funkhouser; twin sister Kay Horseman; A memorial service is planned for Sept. partment were called to Walker Lake to object of the study is to ascertain what sister Carol Hattrup; daughters Marsha 9 at 4 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist search for an overdue jet ski with two make them tick). (Dan) Gibson, Sondra Longbrake, Robin Church in Hawthorne. riders aboard. A 32-year old mother “Federal funds have been spent for and her 15-year old son were reported troughs to be used to water camels and missing on the lake when the wind also to provide suits for undertakers in BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA caused five and six foot swells to arise. Greece. The groups searched from the lake and “Foreign aid funds from the United NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“SPPC”) filed an Application with the Public along the shoreline, before the couple States were made use of in Kenya, Africa, Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) under Advice Letter No. 585-E, designated as was located just before dark on the east for the purchase of extra wives for gov- Docket No. 16-07029, to revise Electric Tariff No. 1 to modify Net Metering Rider-A Schedule side of the lake between Nolan and the ernment officials.” NMR-A to establish separate rates for grandfathered private generation customers. river inlet to the lake. Both were wear- The journal goes on and on and so This Notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the above- ing life jackets and were able to float to does the tax dollar. “The next time you referenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing and monitor the shore on the east side of the lake. cuss the retail excise tax, ask the Con- the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this Notice are for informational pur- The life jackets most likely saved their gressman from the district you live in poses only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the filing. The Commission will lives. The Jet Ski also floated to the why 1000 television sets that cost the make a determination at an open meeting regarding whether to grant the relief requested, which shore and was retrieved by the rescue taxpayers of the United States $400,000 may have an impact on consumers. teams. were ordered in connection with com- SPPC filed the Application in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the munity education programs in undevel- Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”), Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 30 YEARS AGO oped areas overseas where no electric 704.100 and NAC 703.400. • More than 25 youths in the summer power is available.” So says the Drug- Interested and affected persons may file: 1) petitions for leave to intervene made pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 or 2) protests; at either of the Commission’s offices on or before training program were treated to an ex- gist’s journal.” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016. tensive visit to the different offices at the A person who wishes to participate as a commenter may file written comments pursuant to Hawthorne Ammunition Depot. 60 YEARS AGO NAC 703.491. A commenter is not a party of record and shall not take any action that only a • Mrs. Dorothy Fortenberry, busi- • The Hawthorne Odd Fellows inter- party of record may take. Pursuant to NAC 703.500, only parties of record are entitled to enter ness education instructor in the Min- mediate baseball team was proclaimed an appearance, introduce relevant evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make ar- eral County High School, attended the the Nevada State Champions as a result guments, make and argue motions and generally participate in the proceeding. The Application is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website at: http://puc. Nevada Department of Education and of a thrilling 6-2 victory over the Fallon nv.gov and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada Nevada Vocational Association summer Phillies team. 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A person must make conference held in Sparks. Fortenberry • The new Walker Lake Country a written request to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices was elected as secretary of the Nevada Club golf course at the naval depot in this matter. Vocational Association at the Conven- was formally opened. Captain W. J. By the Commission, tion. Richter, commanding officer, hit the • Bids were called for the construction first ball from No. 1 tee of the course. TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary of Runway 10/28 at the Hawthorne Mu- The opening was announced by ex- nicipal Airport. ecutive vice president of the club, Dated: Carson City, Nevada Howard Smith. 07/29/16 40 YEARS AGO (SEAL) • U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt and Con- 70 YEARS AGO gressman Jim Santini accepted invita- • U.S. Senator E.P. Carville and Con- tions to attend ground-breaking cere- gressman Berkeley L. Bunker were the CASE NO. 9778 monies for the Senior Citizens Housing principal speakers at a public meeting IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA Project in Hawthorne. held at the recreation center in Babbitt. IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MINERAL • Final Phase of the new three million • Nevada Governor Vail Pittman and STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ) gallon reservoir for the Hawthorne Wa- Attorney General Alan Bible also visited HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE ) ter System located just south of town was in Hawthorne during the week. FINANCING AND POLICY, (NEVADA MEDICAID), and ) MARTA JENSEN, Administrator, ) started. • Fire in a Babbitt house claimed the life Petitioner, • Marion Roark, daughter of Jack and of George Odges who had carried his son v. Gladys Roark, won first place in the girls to safety then returned to search for his RONALD THOMAS, deceased, slalom at the WLBSC ski meet held at wife. She had been carried to safety by and DOES I through X, inclusive, Walker Lake. a sailor who awakened the family when Respondents. the fire was discovered. NOTICE OF HEARING 50 YEARS AGO TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS: 80 YEARS AGO District 1.0 – Hawthorne Lot 15, Block 114. • Robert I. McQueen, 36-year old Haw- APN: 001-184-17 thorne resident lost his life when the crop • Farrell Seevers, local agent for Nash The property is commonly known as 552 N Street, Hawthorne, Nevada, 89415 situated in dusting plane he was piloting crashed in and Lafayette automobiles in Haw- Mineral County. a field near Exeter, Calif. thorne, reported sales of three Lafayettes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, STATE OF NEVADA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH • The Hawthorne-Babbitt All-Stars and one Nash to local residents, Sgt. W.W. AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY (NEVADA won the Nevada State Little League Sparks, Charles Morris, Alvin Hughes MEDICAID), and MARTA JENSEN, Acting Administrator, on behalf of NEVADA MEDICAID, hav- ing filed in this Court a Petition for the Imposition of Lien on Real Property in the amount of Championship in a tournament played at and W.H. Denney. TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHTY-THREE DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS ($20,083.20) on the the Sturges Little League baseball field in • Thirty-two candidates filed for - of subject property, a hearing has been set for Tuesday, the 27TH day of September, 2016, at 1:30 Babbitt. fice in Mineral County, including B. F. p.m. at the Courthouse in the City of Hawthorne, in Mineral County, Nevada. The purpose of the • Mrs. Catherine McKenna was ap- Baker, Mina, Peter Keenan, Hawthorne, hearing is to establish the appropriateness and amount of the lien sought by Nevada Medicaid pointed as acting postmaster of Haw- Democrats; T.O. McKinnon, Mina and to protect recovery of Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of the decedent. All persons interested in thorne. Hayes Donnelley, Hawthorne; George the said property are notified to appear and show cause why, if any, said Petition for Imposition of Lien on Real Property should not be granted. • Uncle Vane Day wrote in is “Everyday Hill, Schurz; C.E. Sullivan, Mina; J. M. You are hereby referred to the Petition on file with the Court for further particulars. by Vane Day” column in this newspaper: Benedict, Hawthorne, Independent, for The undersigned does hereby affirm that this document DOES NOT contain the social security Interesting reading for me and I hope for short term commissioner. No Repub- number of any person. you. Yet I wonder sometimes what the lican filed. Assembly candidates were RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 6th day of July, 2016. world will be like a hundred years from John Simpson, of Simon, and W. H. Den- ADAM PAUL LAXALT now. When I scan the “Editorial Com- ney, Hawthorne, Democrats; and L. W. By: AMY CROWE, Nevada Bar #9537 ment” in a journal published by the Na- Barrum, Hawthorne, Republican. Harry Senior Deputy Attorney General Nevada Bar # 9537 tional Association of Retail druggists. It Springer, Hawthorne, Democrat, S. W. 5420 Kietzke Lane, #202 says: Conwell, Rawhide, Democrat, John T. Reno, Nevada 89511 “The retail tax on cosmetics, lug- Miller, Hawthorne, Republican, for state (775) 687-2100 gage, jewelry, etc., continues in force senator. Page 8 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 church news

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

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 11 12 13 12 p.m. — CAHS Board 10 a.m. — Farmers Market 10:30 a.m. — Brucite Meeting Lodge 42 1-2 p.m. — Friends of the Library 6 p.m. — V.F.W Aux Post 2668 Mina 7 p.m. — Hawthorne Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 p.m. — KARRS 9 a.m. — Mineral County 1 p.m. — MCCTA’s Pick Up Back to Final Day to Turn in Commission meeting 6 p.m. — Victory Gardens School Supplies Back To School Sup- 12 p.m. — Soroptomist Club CAHS ply Apps 1-2 p.m. — Co Op Ext. Mineral County Program (Migraine, why it School Board meeting hurts and how to help) 5-7 p.m. — Mineral County Horsemans Association

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12 p.m. — Bunco 12-1 p.m. — Co Op Ext. 7 p.m. — Hawthorne 10 a.m.— Farmers Market Program (Epilepsy TBD) Lodge 1704 B.P.O Elks 7 p.m. — Serpent Football 2-5:30 p.m.— Lahontan at Tonopah Veterinary Clinic

28 29 30 31 1 2 3 12:30 p.m. — RPEN 6-8 p.m. — Cooperative 12-1 p.m. — Co Op Ext. 6-8 p.m. — Cooperative Extension Grow Your Own Program (Innovations/ Extension Grow Your Own (Raised Beds) Advances of Physical (Garlic Selection) Therapy)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6-8 p.m. — Cooperative 6-8 p.m. — Cooperative 10 a.m.— Farmers Market Extension Grow Your Own Extension Grow Your Own 7 p.m. — Serpent Football (Pressure Canning) (Freezing, Drying & Storing) hosts Wells

How to find financial assistance for elderly parents Dear Savvy Senior, Jim Miller Some programs can be applied for online, some have Where can I go to locate financial assis- savvy senior tance programs for seniors? I have been downloadable application forms that you can print and helping support my 70-year-old mother mail, fax or email in, and some require that you contact the the past couple years and really can’t af- about 15 minutes. program’s administrative office directly (they provide the ford to do it any longer. Once completed, you’ll get a report Feeling Overwhelmed detailing all the programs and services necessary contact information). she may qualify for, along with detailed Dear Overwhelmed, information on how to apply. currently around $127 per person. Other gram (LIHEAP), as well as local utility There are actually a wide variety of Some programs can be applied for on- programs that may be available include companies and charitable organizations financial assistance programs and gov- line, some have downloadable applica- the Emergency Food Assistance Pro- that provide assistance in lowering home ernment benefits that can help seniors in tion forms that you can print and mail, gram, Commodity Supplemental Food heating and cooling costs. need. But what’s available to your mom fax or email in, and some require that Program, and the Senior Farmers’ Mar- Supplemental Security Income will depend on her income level and you contact the program’s administra- ket Nutrition Program. (SSI): Administered by the Social Se- where she lives. tive office directly (they provide the nec- Healthcare: Medicaid and Medicare curity Administration, SSI provides To find out what types of assistance your essary contact information). Savings Programs can help or com- monthly payments to very low-income mom may be eligible for, just go to Bene- If you don’t have Internet access, you pletely pay for out-of-pocket health care seniors, age 65 and older, as well as to fitsCheckUp.org, a free, confidential Web can also get help in-person at any of the costs. And, there are special Medicaid those who are blind and disabled. SSI tool designed for adults 55 and older and 47 Benefit Enrollment Centers located waiver programs that provide in-home pays up to $733 per month for a single their families. It will help you locate fed- throughout the U.S. Call 888-268-6706 or care and assistance. person and up to $1,100 for couples. eral, state and private benefits programs visit NCOA.org/centerforbenefits/becs to Prescription drugs: There are hun- In addition to these programs, there are that can assist with paying for food, med- locate a center in your area. Some centers dreds of programs offered through numerous other benefits they can help ications, utilities, health care, housing and also offer assistance over the phone. pharmaceutical companies, government you locate such as HUD housing, home other needs. This site – created by the Na- agencies and charitable organizations weatherization assistance, tax relief, vet- tional Council on Aging – contains more Types of Benefits that help lower or eliminate prescription eran’s benefits, senior transportation, re- than 2,000 programs across the country. Depending on your mom’s income drug costs, including the federal Low spite care, free legal assistance, job train- To identify benefits, you’ll first need to level and where she lives, here are some Income Subsidy known as “Extra Help” ing and employment and debt counseling. fill out an online questionnaire that asks benefits that she may be eligible for: that pays premiums, deductibles and a series of questions like your mom’s date Food assistance: Programs like the prescription copayments for Medicare Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. of birth, her ZIP code, expenses, income, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- Part D beneficiaries. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. assets, veteran status, the medications gram (SNAP) can help pay for groceries. Utility assistance: There’s the Low org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today she takes and a few other factors. It takes The average monthly SNAP benefit is Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Page 10 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016

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An Equal Housing Opportunity A&D PLUMBING – serving Mineral County. Lic. #0080358. complex financed by USDA Rural Development. (May17tfn) 316-0314. (Nov26tfn) NOTICE OF JOB OPENING House For Sale BOB’s PEST CONTROL. Industrial, Institutional and POSITION: Utilities Operator I Class/Grade 13 Residential. Call 945-1319. (Jul30tfn) Entry Level Hourly Rate: $13.39 Seller motivated! House for sale, approx. 1,500 sq. ft., 65 ft. This is a full-time position w/benefits including health, dental & vision insurance, uniform cloth- wide lot. 3 BDRM, 2 bath plus 10x10 storage structure. 363 J RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL For home delivery call Priscilla ing, leave accrual for sick & annual of 120 hrs per year, paid holidays and enrollment in the Street. Hawthorne. $110,000 by appointment only. 775-527- Martin, 945-2058 before 4 p.m. (Dec20tfn) Public Employees Retirement System. 9281. (Aug4-Sep29) Opening Date: Closing Date: Education Friday- August 5, 2016 Until Filled House For Rent ONLINE CAREER TRAINING! Begin a career in HEALTHCARE, JOB DUTIES 2 BDRM, 1 bath plus bonus room. Garage, ceramic tile. 850- COMPUTERS, ACCOUNTING & MORE! Train at home now! HS The Utility Operator 1 performs duties involved in the construction, operation, maintenance 240-5252. (Aug11) Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed. 1-888-407-7169 and repair of Water Systems in Hawthorne, Mina and Luning; Hawthorne Wastewater system TrainOnlineNow.com (NVCanAug11) and assist other Utility Operations as needed. 3 BDRM, 1 bath, $650 rent, $650 deposit. 312-0310. No Pets! (Aug4-11) Financial QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be 18 years of age. Large 4 BDRM, 2 bath, storage shed, fenced, new plumbing/ Social Security Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied 2. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, water lines, heater, central heat, double pane windows. benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill 3. A preference will be given to applicants holding a Nevada Grade 1 Certification in Water $785/mo. + deposit. 209-239-1535 or 209-679-8315. Gordon & Associates at 1-800-475-0979 to start your Distribution (D-1). If no applicant holds the certification, the successful applicant must (Jun23tfn) application today! (NVCANAug11) obtain a D-1 Certification within two (2) testing periods or by 6 month of employment . 3 BDRM, 2 bath brick house, corner lot, storage shed, Yard Sale 4. A full Class B with Air Brakes, Tanker Endorsement, and Standard Shift Endorsement fenced with garage and patio. $800 unfurnished or $830 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at the time of application. If no applicant fulfills this require- furnished plus deposit. 209-679-8315 or 209-239-1535. Yard Sale, 321 A Street, 8 a.m. - ? Saturday, Aug. 13. Antique ment, successful applicant must obtain within 30 days of hire date, a Nevada CDL-Class B with (May19tfn) Store – best offer and much more. (Aug11) above endorsements. 5. Must be able to work outside on a regular basis with exposure to dust, fumes of levels within 3 BDRM, 2 bath home on large corner lot. Pellet stove, Need a last minute gift? Decoration for your walls or regulatory standards and limits. Will have occasional adverse weather or otherwise undesirable swamp cooler both on thermostats. For sale/rent. N/s, n/p. shelves? Also, gently used clothing and shoes (all sizes), conditions. 970-620-2984. (Mar31tfn) including children. Come to Souled Out, 898 E Street. Bring 6. Must be able to meet physical demands include lifting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, this ad and receive 10% off vendor #010. (Aug11-Sep1) Mobile Homes For Rent crawling, squatting and periods of standing. Garage Sale, 6th & L St. “Big Garage”. Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 7. Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal background check, and social security 2 BDRM, 1 bath, city lot, fenced, corner lot. $425/mo. + a.m. – 2 p.m. (Aug11) number verification check. Final offer of employment will be contingent on the findings of these deposit. 209-239-1535 or 209-679-8315. checks. Denial of application may be based in NAC 445A,646 (Jul28tfn) Garage Sale, 537 D Street. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug12-13. (Aug11) 8. Must possess a positive working relationship with other employees and the public. Applications are available at www.mineralcountynv.us or the Hawthorne Utilities Office, 395 ‘E’ 3 BDRM, 2 bath with w/d hookup, spacious living area and Yard Sale: More stuff! Corner of 6th & M Street. Saturday, Street, P.O. Box 1448, Hawthorne, NV 89415, or call (775) 945-2486 between the hours of 8:00 plenty of parking. 945-5500. (Jun16tfn) August 13, 7 a.m. – noon. (Aug11) a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, fenced, new paint, deck, electrical box. Estate Sale Warehouse, 585 E St., Mon. – Sat., 8 – 5. Thrift, Mineral County will require successful applicants for all positions who are offered Storage shed. $425/mo + deposit. 209-679-8315 or 209- antiques and collectibles. Buying gold and silver, jewelry, employment to consent to a pre-employment drug screen. 239-1535. (Apr28tfn) coins, etc. Nevada advertisement items, tokens, new supply Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. of antiques and collectibles. (Jun23tfn) Accommodations for disabled applicants can be arranged by calling the Office of the Completely furnished 2 BDRM, 1 bath mobile home on city Recorder/Auditor (775) 945-3676. lot. Partial garage. Fenced. $450/mo furnished or $425/mo REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR ADS in the Mineral County unfurnished + deposit. 209-679-8315 or 209-239-1535. Independent-News is Friday by 5 p.m. No Exceptions! 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Lots For Sale Misc. For Sale Five adjacent full sized city lots, 50-feet by 90-feet, fenced. Cab over camper for 8-foot bed. Has a toilet and water NOTICE OF JOB OPENING Individual utilities. All or part. 1 lot rented. Call 945-5030. system and holding tanks. See at 200 West Fifth Street POSITION: Utilities Operator/Welder 1 Class/Grade 13 (Dec5tfn) (Hawthorne) in side yard. (Aug4-11) Entry Level Hourly Rate: $13.39 This is a full-time position w/benefits including health, dental & vision insurance, uniform clothing, Trailer Spaces For Rent VIAGRA AND CIALSI USERS! Cut your drug costs! SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and leave accrual for sick & annual of 120 hrs per year, paid holidays and enrollment in the Public LUCKY J - RV Park. $150/mo. + electric. Full hookups. Over Discreet. CALL 1-800-748-1590. (NVCANAug11) Employees Retirement System. 62 discount. Small pet(s) ok. Manager on site. 619 J St. 945- Opening Date: Closing Date: Friday- August 5, 2016 Until Filled JOB DUTIES The Utility Operator/Welder 1 performs duties involved in fabrication using welding equipment, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of Water Systems in Hawthorne, Mina and Lun- NOTICE OF VACANCY ing; Hawthorne Wastewater system and assist other Utility Operations as needed. Notice is hereby given that letters of interest are being accepted by the Hawthorne QUALIFICATIONS Industrial Airport/Mineral County Airport Land Use Advisory Committee to fill one 1. Must be 18 years of age. vacancy. 2. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent Qualifications to fill the vacancy on the Hawthorne Industrial Airport/Mineral 3. Must have welding certification County Airport Land Use Advisory Committee : a voting member from the general 4. A preference will be given to applicants holding a Nevada Grade 1 Certification in Water Distribution (D-1). If no applicant holds the certification, the successful applicant must public with an interest in airport land activities. Applicants must be qualified electors obtain a D-1 Certification within two (2) testing periods or by 6 month of employment. of Mineral County. 5. A full Class B with Air Brakes, Tanker Endorsement, and Standard Shift Endorsement All interested applicants should submit letters of application to the Mineral County Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at the time of application. If no applicant fulfills this require- Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 105 S. “A” Street, Suite #1 or P.O. Box 1450, Hawthorne, ment, successful applicant must obtain within 30 days of hire date, a Nevada CDL-Class B with Nevada 89415. above endorsements. Deadline to receive letters of interest is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 12, 2016. 6. Must be able to work outside on a regular basis with exposure to dust, fumes of levels within regulatory standards and limits. Will have occasional adverse weather or otherwise undesirable conditions. 7. Must be able to meet physical demands include lifting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, squatting and periods of standing. 8. Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal background check, and social security number verification check. Final offer of employment will be contingent on the findings of these checks. Denial of application may be based in NAC 445A,646 ATTENTION 9. Must possess a positive working relationship with other employees and the public. Pursuant to NRS 293.217 the County Clerk must appoint registered voters Applications are available at www.mineralcountynv.us or the Hawthorne Utilities Office, 395 ‘E’ to serve as Election Board Officers for various polling places in the County. Street, P.O. Box 1448, Hawthorne, NV 89415, or call (775) 945-2486 between the hours of 8:00 Any Registered Voters interested in participating in the election process a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information. Mineral County will require successful applicants for all positions who are offered and being an Election Board Officer for the General Election to be held on employment to consent to a pre-employment drug screen. November 8, 2016 should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 105 South Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. “A” Street, Ste. #1 or call 945-2446. Accommodations for disabled applicants can be arranged by calling the Compensation will be provided for all appointed Election Board Officers. Office of the Recorder/Auditor (775) 945-3676. Deadline for interested parties is Friday, September 9, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Mineral County is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Mineral County Independent-News The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 Write to us Mineral County Independent-News P.O. Box 1270 opinion Page 12 It is long past time to patch the broken public employee retirement system

“You know my rule, Andy,” says a parency Research Robert Fellner, the The major problem with NVPERS — grifter in an O. Henry tale, “that in all 36-page report warns that “should to- as NPRI and others have pointed out for my illegitimate inroads against the legal day’s international no-growth economy years, only to be ignored in Carson City letter of the law the article sold must be stumble into the deep financial crisis that — is that it is a defined benefit system. existent, visible, producible. In that way many forecasters fear, NVPERS’ fantasy Public employees are contractually and by a careful study of city ordinances economic forecasts will be replaced by guaranteed a percentage of their highest and train schedules I have kept out of all immediate bankruptcy — leaving every three years of salary, depending on the trouble with the police that a five dollar Silver State household with a sudden, number of years of employment. Thus bill and a cigar could not square.” Thomas Mitchell implicit, $50,000-plus tax liability.” many may retire in their 40s and 50s at This high-minded adherence to such Commentary The report details how NVPERS 75 percent of their working salary — and strictures so as to avoid any comeup- benefits have ratcheted up over the a few at more than 100 percent of their pance or accountability might very well gram in the nation, according to the decades by virtue of incremental benefit working salary due to the spiking of be ascribed to our Carson City grifters American Enterprise Institute. increases, collective bargaining gains, those add-ons in later years — and live who for the past 40 years have played a By AEI’s calculations Nevada’s public earlier retirement age, allowing the into their 80s or longer, drawing pen- confidence game — otherwise known as pensions have reached $64,000 a year or purchase of years of service, padding sions for more years than they worked. the Public Employees’ Retirement Sys- more than $1.3 million in lifetime bene- base pay with add-ons such as callback, This means taxpayers decades from tem of Nevada, NVPERS to the initiated fits. That doesn’t include public-safety standby, holiday, shift differential, extra now will be paying for benefits approved — and slipped it under the noses of the workers, such as firefighters and police, duty, hazard and longevity pay, and sim- by current and past lawmakers. Fellner taxpaying rubes by nickel-and-diming who can retire earlier and generally ple compound interest. bluntly calls this “intergenerational until they can sneak out of town and have higher salaries. Compare this to the Fellner notes that local government theft.” leave their marks holding the empty average annual Social Security benefit of employees have taken advantage of their The solution is for Nevada to change bag. $14,220. collective bargaining union contracts to a defined contribution plan — compa- NVPERS was created in 1947. Accord- For years there have been warnings and negotiated to have their employers rable to 401(k) plans used in private in- ing to statute its purpose is to provide: that the system is unsustainable and actually pay the employees’ pension dustry — for future hires. The employer “A reasonable base income to qualified could collapse, leaving taxpayers on the contribution, claiming this is done in and employee would each contribute to a employees who have been employed by hook. Lawmakers have utterly ignored lieu of a salary increase or in conjunction fund that would be invested, leaving the a public employer and whose earning the warnings and have even raised the with a salary decrease — even though taxpayers off the hook should the econ- capacity has been removed or has been ante and the risk. local government pay checks rank eighth omy turn sour. This has been offered and substantially reduced by age or disabil- The latest jeremiad on this topic comes highest in the nation. rejected. ity.” curtesy of the Nevada Policy Research As examples of how the system is be- “Footprints” can be downloaded at From this safety net for public em- Institute, a libertarian-leaning think ing gamed, Fellner points to two former http://npri.org. ployees “whose earning capacity has tank, which recently released “Foot- fire chiefs from Southern Nevada who been removed or has been substantially prints: How NVPERS, step by step, retired in their mid-40s and began col- Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper reduced,” NVPERS has gradually, and made Nevada government employees lecting $100,000-plus annual pensions columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ almost imperceptibly, grown into the some of the nation’s richest.” while working full-time in fire depart- yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- richest public employee pension pro- Written by NPRI’s Director of Trans- ments in other states. press.com/. letter to the editor editorial

Dear Editor, check a statement or a bill that you have Court should force feds to start Over the past several years, I have been received from the hospital billing dept, visiting Mt. Grant Hospital for physical don’t let these people talk down to you. over on sage grouse assessment exams, check up, ect. The people at the billing dept. make During this time I have found that all of a lot of mistakes, so every bill you get evada Attorney General In the brief, the state argues that the the people who work in the clinic, the lab should be considered suspect. So check Adam Laxalt has filed what plaintiffs have standing to bring the dept., and the xray depts., are consider- things out. he is calling his final brief in suit, a matter disputed by the govern- ate, well trained and they all do an excel- Jerry Herod the lawsuit challenging the ment, because of the harm that will lent job. However, if you feel the need to Hawthorne NInterior Department’s economically befall the state and county govern- crippling land use restrictions under the ments, as well the private businesses. guise of protecting greater sage grouse, The BLM’s own Economic Impact Mt. Grant General Hospital / Mt. Grant Medical Building perhaps signaling that the case is near- Summary, prepared by BLM economist 200 S. A Street ~ Hawthorne, Nevada ing culmination. Josh Sidon in 2015, “estimates a loss of As with previous filings Laxalt $31 million and 493 jobs annually for accuses the Fish and Wildlife Service livestock, oil and gas, geothermal and and the Bureau of Land Management, wind in Nevada, stating that Nevada SERVICES OFFERED divisions of the Interior Department, of bore the largest impact from reduced violating the law and ignoring scientific wind energy development, with Elko evidence when it concocted a 341-page and White Pine Counties hit the hard- CONSULTING PHYSICIANS pronouncement in September that 10 est.” For Appointment Location million acres of public land in 16 West- But that low balls the impact because Renown, Cardiology 775-982-2400 Annex* ern states — nearly a third of that in it does not take into account the loss of Nevada — would be taken out of con- revenues due to minerals being left in Dr. Thomas McMeekin, Podiatric 775-355-8812 Annex* sideration for future mining claims, as the ground. Laxalt argues that the BLM Dr. Robert Rosenquist, Endocrinology 775-741-4922 Annex* well as oil and gas drilling near breeding ignored or misrepresented in its analy- grounds and that there would be addi- sis the impact of lost mining claims on Drs. Stanko & Durant, Ophthalmolgy 1-800-639-0393 Hospital tional reviews on grazing permits. The 2.8 million acres in Nevada, including Drs. Cunningham & Nixon, Urology 775-883-1030 Annex* plan envisions restrictions on grazing, the loss of $32 million in investments by resource development, solar and wind one mining company. Dr. Paul Fry, Orthopedic Surgeon 800-500-1135 Annex* energy, and public access on more than A previous brief pointed out that the Dr. von Feldmann, Gastroenterology 775-336-2777 Clinic 16 million acres of public land in Ne- land use plan jeopardizes development vada altogether. This is being done even of a mine that could be worth $3 billion — Dr. Lionel Ruckstuhl, Psychologist 775-945-2230 Clinic though the government declined to list 1.4 million ounces of gold and 21 million Dr. Ted McDonald, Obstetrics 775-423-2728 Annex* the sage grouse under the Endangered ounces of silver. Species Act. The current brief notes, “Defen- Dr. Lisa Rasmussen, General Surgeon By Referral Annex* The legal challenge in federal court dants ignore the importance of Dr. Deven Khosla, Neurosurgery 775-323-2080 Annex* is being pressed by the state, nine rural discussing how mining claims in counties, two mining companies and a the SFA (sagebrush focal areas) will ranch. be impacted by the proposed with- “Along with a majority of Nevada drawal. Defendants mischaracter- Services Provided by Mt. Grant General Hospital counties, my Office has been pushing ize the emails discussing this very back against the federal government’s issue,which criticize the agencies’ Emergency Department GI Endoscopy CT Scan overreaching sage grouse land plan failure to disclose that half of all U.S. Respiratory Care Services Screening Colonoscopy MRI Scan for almost a year,” Laxalt is quoted as mining claims are located in Ne- Electro Cardiology Services Diagnostic Laboratory Ultrasound saying in a press release accompanying vada: ‘… it is a serious omission not the court filing. “As our latest brief again Diagnostic Radiology Homemaking Services Blood Bank to include mining claim data. How Social Services/Activities Bone Density demonstrates, the Bureau of Land Man- can impacts to locatable minerals be Physical Therapy agement’s rushed, one-size-fits-all sage adequately addressed if this data is General Surgery—Elective Only grouse plan not only violates multiple not known?’” That last quote is from federal laws, but also the agency’s own an internal BLM email discussing the regulations. The BLM blatantly disre- failings of their own analysis. garded the many Nevada experts and The court should grant the relief LOCAL PROVIDERS (Monday - Friday) stakeholders, and failed to consider how sought by the plaintiffs to force the its plan would impact Nevadans. This Interior Department to start over Laura Millsap approach to regulation is as dismissive with a Supplemental Environmental Dr. Juanchichos Ventura (Physician Assistant Dr. Daniel Dees Internal Medicine Certified) to our State as it is illegal, and I remain Impact Statement, one that accurately General Practice dedicated to protecting the interests reflects the economic and scientific Family Practice 945-1802 Emergency Medicine of Nevada and ensuring that agencies facts instead of being crafted to fit a Chief of Staff Dr. Sharon Malotte 945-2461 945-2230 945-3668 follow the law and take the State’s con- predetermined political agenda. — cerns and interests into account.” TM Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Aug. 11, 2016 Page 13 Nevada OKs $125K more to defend pic of the week voucher-style school program

By Michelle Rindels can legislators have touted it as a ground- Associated Press breaking initiative to help free students from schools that don’t meet their needs. Nevada officials approved another Two groups have challenged its con- $125,000 for a high-profile outside law stitutionality, and a lower court put the firm that’s helping state lawyers defend program on hold before any money was a voucher-style education program in disbursed to families. Lawyers argued court, bringing the total payout to the le- in late July before the Nevada Supreme gal team up to $545,000. Court, which is now deliberating the The Nevada Board of Examiners voted program’s fate. Tuesday to allow the spending on Ban- Gov. Brian Sandoval, chair of the croft Associates, which is home to for- Board of Examiners, told attorney gen- mer U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement. eral representatives at the meeting that The firm has already received $420,000 he’s been “very supportive” of Education from the state to help the Nevada At- Savings Accounts. torney General’s Office in the much “We’re all awaiting the decision of the Tanya Bunch -watched case. Supreme Court. I’m sure you’re as eager Wildflowers bloom in the Bodie Hills. “Is a substantial sum, but in context, as I am to hear the outcome,” he said. it’s actually a bargain,” said attorney Opponents include the American Civil general representative Nick Trutanich, Liberties Union of Nevada. The group’s who said the services would cost about director, Tod Story, said he wondered Independent-News $1.5 million at the firm’s normal rate. “Es- why the attorney general’s office wasn’t sentially, we saved $1 million.” doing the defense in-house. The Education Savings Account pro- “I find it interesting that the AG’s of- gram authorized by Nevada lawmakers fice is paying outside counsel to defend last year allows parents to tap public a program that takes taxpayer dollars money for private school tuition or other and funnels them to private religious qualified education expenses. Republi- schools,” he said. What is your favorite Summer Olympic event?

were extremely long,” Quartz said. “He’d have to leave the house at 6:30 a.m. and Brothers wouldn’t return home until about 7 p.m.” continued from Page 1 This will be the same schedule that faces Robert as he begins high school. nancy, according to Katherine Quartz. With a 4.0 grade point average, Robert An independent consultant and educa- graduated with honors. His favorite subject tion advocate (and Walker River tribal is science and he foresees a career in law Hans Bedlam Mary Enriquez-Franklin Mike Kunzi member), Quartz explained that poverty enforcement or firefighting. He is also an (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) Soccer and this year I’ll be watching The gymnastics are fun to watch. Freestyle and Greco Roman Wres- is so rampant on the reservation that the emerging artist whose paintings depicting Rugby. tling. It was unbelievable they they boys know what it’s like to grow up with reservation culture are made into greeting almost scratched these from this Olympics. They are part of the origi- extreme hardship. She has been a men- cards, which he sells to earn extra money. nal sports from day one. tor to Robert and Dalton, providing en- Dalton has been playing flute since he couragement and other kinds of support was 12 and often plays at community events when necessary to help fill in the gaps. such as the Veteran’s Memorial Day event “The pep talks I (and others who hap- and other family gatherings. This summer pen to care) give them are on how to he is working in the tribal summer pro- Gail Richardson (Reno) succeed in life through music and art as gram and plans to attend college in Carson Swimming and volleyball. talent as well as academia,” Quartz told City in the fall to study journalism. ICTMN. She believes the accomplish- ments of these two young men are re- markable given all the factors, making their story so inspirational to small res- ervation communities like theirs. “For youth to make it in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by all these social problems, is phenomenal,” Quartz said. “It shows that different choices can be made, and Robert and Dalton took the diligent route.” Making it even more difficult to succeed in school is that the nearest high school is in Yerington, which is about a 45-minute commute that the parents have to make. “Throughout high school Dalton’s days

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Associated Press City. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim of Sunday’s crash as Firefighters battle wildfire 74-year-old Joseph Lowenhardt of Min- near Ruby Lake refuge den. ELKO — A federal official says crews Sheriff’s Capt. Dan Coverley says the are battling a wildfire that has quickly pilot was the only person on the power grown to more than 4.5 square miles af- glider. ter a lightning strike in remote northeast Authorities found Lowenhardt’s body Nevada rangeland. with the aircraft wreckage near Sunrise U.S. Bureau of Land Management Pass about 8 miles east of Minden Tahoe spokesman Chris Hanefeld said Tuesday Airport after the Nevada Highway Patrol the fire that cast a red smoky pall over of detected signals from a locator transmit- Elko late Monday was less than a mile ter about 2:50 p.m. Sunday. from the historic Pony Express trail, but Coverley says the crash scene is located wasn’t threatening structures. near a set of power lines feeding Carson More than 50 firefighters were battling Valley. Tony Hughes photos the fire. A truck load of Huey motors and support equipment was transported to the Hanefeld says it was discovered Mon- Nevada wildlife officer kills Hawthorne Ordnance Museum. day in pinion-juniper, sage and grass Lake Tahoe-area break-in bear about 5 miles south of the Ruby Lake Na- STATELINE — Nevada wildlife offi- tional Wildlife Refuge. cers have killed a female bear that had In western Nevada, fire officials are re- been blamed for home break-ins in the Hawthorne Ordnance Museum porting full containment of a more than South Lake Tahoe area. 2.5-square-mile fire that had threatened Nevada Department of Wildlife acquires UH-1 Huey Helicopter 50 homes during the weekend near Cold spokesman Chris Healy said Monday the Springs. No structures burned and no in- 2-year-old female was shot dead July 28 By Tony Hughes juries were reported. following a confrontation with a home- Hawthorne Ordnance Museum owner near Stateline. Realty group sees Vegas-area Healy says the bear had been captured Little by little, more displays of mil- home prices at $236,000 in July and fitted with a tracking collar in early itary memorabilia are arriving at the LAS VEGAS — A realty group says May after she was found trying to raid Hawthorne Ordnance Museum (HOM). median home prices in southern Ne- trash bins. Several months ago the museum re- vada are continuing to rise, inching up to The collar showed she kept returning ceived notice of the possibility of ob- $236,000 in July. to residential areas. taining a surplus UH-1 Huey Helicopter The increase was less than 1 percent, Healy says a bear that breaks into oc- from White Sands Missile Range in New but the Greater Las Vegas Association of cupied dwellings crosses a line and be- Mexico. HOM Curator Peter Papada- Realtors reported Tuesday that the me- comes a danger to human safety. kos and volunteers contacted the New dian sale price of existing single-family Mexico facility and inquired about the homes rose from $235,000 in June. Police report 21 arrests during acquisition of obtaining the aircraft for The figure is up 7.3 percent from Hot August Nights in Reno the museum. Details and arrangements $218,000 a year ago. RENO — Police say 21 people were ar- were approved of the transfer. Condominium and townhome prices rested during Reno’s annual Hot August With final arrangements made Papa- remained steady at about $115,000 — the Nights event, during which authorities dakos went to New Mexico on March same as last month and last year at this reported rescuing a teenager from the 17 and again on June 25, to start the time. Truckee River. process of getting the helicopter and The tail section of a UH-1 Huey Heli- Association president Scott Beaudry Reno police said Monday that another support equipment transported to copter is stored in the garage at the says a tight housing supply is continuing six women and six men were arrested Hawthorne. A trucking company museum. to push prices up. or cited on prostitution-related offenses was contracted to haul the bulk of the The organization says about 3,400 ex- during the weekend. equipment to Hawthorne. Papadakos isting local homes, condominiums and Most arrests were for minor charges. drove his pickup pulling a 20 foot flat- Leavitt, Bob Straw, Harold Warner and townhomes were sold in July. Police say three people were accused bed trailer to transport the tail section two LDS missionaries who were visiting That was down from about 3,800 in of drunken driving, three were held on of the UH-1 helicopter, rotor blades at the museum. July 2015. warrants and eight people were arrested and extra supplies. A September 2016 date has been for possession of an open container of al- Arriving in Hawthorne on June 29 scheduled to return to New Mexico to Minden pilot, 74, dies in glider cohol. Harold Warner of HOM unloaded the pickup the remaining parts of the UH-1 crash in Pinenut Mountains The teen fell in the river from a ledge engines and support equipment at the helicopter. The museum is making ar- MINDEN — The Federal Aviation Ad- near the Virginia Street Bridge on Sun- museum. On July 1 Papadakos arrived rangement to construct a large display ministration is investigating the cause day morning, during the Hot August with the rest of the equipment. Un- building on their premise to house the of a crash that killed a glider pilot in the Nights parade. He was taken to a hospital loading the trailer was Papadakos, Rod helicopter and other special displays. Pinenut Mountains southeast of Carson treatment of a possible head injury.