Hawthorne The Week of November 23, 2017 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County

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Accountability County acknowledges ‘hiccups’ a question in Nevada at Hawthorne Fire Department school-choice By Heidi Bunch and Adam were present to in- with the Independent-News Chris Lawrence (the beginning program MCIN Staff troduce the “One Team, One and advised them of volunteer of 2018). Dream” motto for the county fire department money missing Both Rowe and Price an- By Sally Ho After the appointment of In- fire departments, which Knight which was set aside for clothing swered each question presented Associated Press terim Fire Chief Vern Watson, consolidated all departments allowance for both staff and vol- by the Independent-News. turmoil seems to be brewing at into one. unteers; cheating on exams and The following is a statement LAS VEGAS — Standardized the Mineral County Fire House. Knight stated that Green- incorrect patient contact. from Mineral County: “The tests are a given in public school, According to Erin Green- field would be “instrumental Calls were placed to the State Mineral County Board of Com- and they’re mandatory for Ne- field, wife of former Assistant in helping align county fire de- of Nevada EMS Office in Elko missioners is committed to vada private schools participat- Volunteer Fire Chief Adam partments.” where complaints were filed continuing and improving fire ing in the state’s budding school- Greenfield, who states that the At that meeting, Commis- regarding Mineral County Fire service for each of our com- choice program. firehouse is out of date and out sioner Jerrie Tipton reminded Department. munities in the county. We ap- “We’re not one of those of compliance. Knight and Adam that it is up to When confronted by the ac- pointed Vern Watson as interim schools that find testing expec- At the April 19 board of county them to choose the proper staff- cusations presented by Erin, Fire Department Chief follow- tations to be onerous or unac- commissioners meeting, for- ing for the fire department. Mineral County District At- ing the resignation of Chief ceptable,” said Sue Blakeley, mer Fire Chief T.C. Knight met The commissioners acknowl- torney Sean Rowe and County Knight. During the transition, founder of Lake Mead Christian with the commissioners to con- edged the appointment of Commissioner Garth Price there have been hiccups: the Academy in Henderson, a Las firm the appointment of officers Adam to the fire department as sat down with the Indepen- new chief was notified by the Vegas suburb. “We believe hav- for the Mineral County Fire De- assistant fire chief of Mineral dent-News and spoke about state of a licensure issue with ing the opportunity to educate partment per Mineral County County. losing former Chief Knight, ap- one of the existing personnel children is a sacred trust and Code 2.32.060. With claims of missing money pointing an interim Chief Wat- we should hold ourselves to a At that meeting, Knight and patient fraud, Erin spoke son and the hiring of new Chief > See FIRE, Page 3 really strict accountability.” But it’s not clear how the state will hold the schools account- able if students aren’t progress- ing. The law creating a tax-credit voucher program for low-in- warm winter ahead come families requires the pub- lic reporting of testing data for schools in the initiative every other year starting in 2018. The state is figuring out the details. So far, the education department has put off any dis- cussion of consequences for the schools, and says it is gathering the data so lawmakers can have “an intelligent discussion.” Joe McTighe of the Council of American Private Education said imposing public school-like accountability on private schools creates only the appearance of school choice, and can possibly undermine the intent. “If the governments regulate schools too tightly, what we have in effect is robbing parents of genuine school choice with the appearance of school choice,” McTighe said. In more than half the coun- try, there are voucher-like pro- grams that allow families to use public money and resources to send their children to private school. The programs generally require that private schools reg- ister and report on things such as health and safety inspec- Courtesy photo tions, financial statements and Hawthorne Elementary School kindergartners were treated to winter hats for each child last week when Les and Sharon Hubbard student attendance. In many, and Renae Billings presented each child with a warm hat. Principal Stephanie Keuhey said, “Each hat is amazing and unique, just students must take a standard- like our kindergartners!” ized test. The National Conference of State Legislatures and other groups say they’re only aware of three states — Louisiana, Indi- ana and Wisconsin — where pri- Junior high students prepare for first formal dance vate schools have been restricted or banned over standards and By Sheri Samson formal wear of prom dresses to young regulations. MCIN Correspondent men’s suit jackets. School counselors, Kathy Louisiana has penalized Trujillo and John Gavin, began the encour- low-performing schools by lim- The Hawthorne Junior High School stu- agement of spreading the word to local com- iting the number of new stu- dents are gearing up for their first semi- munity members that the donation of qual- dents they can take. In some formal, winter dance entitled, “The Snow ity dance apparel or funds could be made. cases, schools removed from the Ball”, scheduled for Dec. 15 in the high “This is the chance for every teen to have program have been reinstated school gym. access to a proper outfit for this dance ex- after showing improvement. Eighth-grade students Seriah Reyes, Am- perience. We realize it is a financially tight Only one private school has ever ber Gomez and Alissy Lister sat down to time for families to fit in added costs, so we been banned permanently. discuss some details for this holiday event, are mindful of this while wanting to include “We’re not trying to draw a dis- which included obtaining donations to- the community in this eventful celebration tinction between the top school ward the food and decorations, using their for our students,” Trujillo shared. from the second-to-top school,” desired color tones of turquoise, black and The students were glad that the closet said John White, the Louisiana whites plus silver accents. allowed for the recycling of quality outfits state superintendent. “We’re try- “This is new for our 64 junior high school- Sheri Samson while creating a fun experience for fellow ing to draw a line at the bottom ers,” Student Council Secretary Reyes From left, organizers Alissy Lister, Seriah students, as they will get a chance to shop- of the scale. What’s acceptable or explained, “but we wanted the chance to Reyes and Amber Gomez are working the-racks in time for alterations and adjust- what’s not acceptable.” dress-up and organize a dance that gives us hard to prepare for their school’s first ments to be made. In keeping with the spirit Joshua Cowen, an education the chance to celebrate Christmas together, winter dance. of holiday giving, the students also created a policy expert at Michigan State while showing the adults that we can learn community aspect by having a small admis- University, said most states to organize and plan things, while acting One positive aspect of this endeavor was sion fee, combined with bringing a canned- haven’t confronted the problem properly and building up our maturity lev- “The Cool Closet” being developed. This els.” involves the donation of gently-used, semi- > See DANCE, Page 12 > See PROGRAM, Page 5 Page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 your seven-day forecast

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mineral county history New income Guidelines, schedule for USDA Consolidated Agencies of Human Services (CAHS) will be distributing USDA com- modities on the dates listed below. If you are receiving CSFP commodities through The Food Bank of Northern Nevada at our local Care and Share you are eligible for the USDA commodities that are distributed from the CAHS office. You must have a Nevada I.D. to receive food. The carp business You must have a Nevada picture I.D. and qualify with your families total income listed By Harold Fuller ally some were caught and had to be re- below leased. After the truck was loaded they Household Size Monthly Gross Income During the cold weather months of are hauled to Thorne where they were 1 $ 1,485 the late nineteen twenty’s and early iced down and shipped out on the eve- 2 $ 2,002.50 3 $ 2,520 thirty’s, E.B. Stinson and his son, Brad- ning train. There were certain days for 4 $ 3,037.50 ford started their annual fishing season. shipments to the different markets and 5 $ 3,555 They were in the business of catching the size of these depended on the par- 6 $ 4,072.50 carp to supply the heavy demand for ticular order. Carp holding pens, built 7 $ 4,591.25 the markets in San Francisco and Los along the shore line, were used when too 8 $ 5,111.25 For each additional household member add $520 per month. Angeles. many are caught at one time. If the water “USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.” During this particular time, November was cold enough they could be held for a 1928, they had moved their fishing gear fairly long period. Listed Below are the different locations and times for USDA Commodity Distribution: and equipment down to the south end of The Stinson’s also supplied the State Schurz: Schurz Tribal Gymnasium on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. the lake, closer to Hawthorne. The north Fish Hatchery at Verdi with carp. There Walker Lake: Buffalo Stop on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 to 10:15 a.m. Hawthorne: CAHS Office 924 5th Street on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. end is usually a little better but they they were ground into fish food and sent Yomba: Yomba Tribal Council Office on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 10 to 10:15 a.m. wanted to move around some so as not to the hatcheries throughout the state to Gabbs: Dumars’s Restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to deplete the area. be used as food for the other species of Mina: Mina Care and Share on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Some days only one haul was neces- fish. Carp will get very large, weighing Luning: Luning Rest Stop Area on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. sary as it was not uncommon to catch up to 40 pounds and though they were

Please Note: Final commodities for 2017. There will be a new commodity schedule in anywhere from two to four tons of fish caught in government waters and per- 2018 in the first catch. The net used is about mits were required, their work was con- 700 feet in length with a 10 foot to 15 foot sidered beneficial since carp have been spread between sides. known to destroy other, more valuable, Local crowds sometimes gathered fish. PUBLIC NOTICE RELATIVE TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE to watch the Stinson’s seine for carp Frank Grastell was another long time NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Proposed Ordinance amending Mineral County Code Title and for many it was a real show. They fisherman who operated carp boats on 9, Chapter 76. would watch very carefully from the the lake for several years. He once stated The ordinance was proposed on November 15, 2017 and a copy has been filed with the Mineral time the net was lowered until the “That with the advent of cold weather County Clerk, Hawthorne, Nevada, for examination by the public. catch was brought up and loaded on the carp will begin to assemble in large SUMMARY: An ordinance amending Mineral County Code Title 9, Chapter 76, Amending the the truck. It was cold, wet and back- shoals and seek the shallow waters, Title to “Firearms,” repealing existing sections therein, adding sections thereto to regulate the use breaking work. where larger takings will become possi- and discharging of firearms within Mineral County, and repealing sections within Chapter 90 relat- Manpower was used to draw the seine ble.” ing to the discharge of firearms within Hawthorne Township. to shore and the fish wee then sorted When the question was asked of a TITLE OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE: An ordinance amending Mineral County Code Title and those ready for shipment were rather famous San Francisco Chef about 9.76 changing the Title to “Firearms,” adding sections thereto to regulate the use and discharg- ing of firearms within Mineral County, and repealing sections within Chapter 9.90 relating to the thrown into a boat that carried them to the proper preparation of Carp he re- discharge of firearms within Hawthorne Township. a point near a truck. Game fish was not plied, “See that the carp is well cleaned NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Mineral County Commissioners will hold a taken as they did not generally live in the and rinsed in very cold water. Dry and Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance on December 6, 2017 at 10::30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. same waters with the carp but occasion- salt rather well, inside and out. Boil from PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING will be the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the three quarters to one hour. Drop a small Mineral County Courthouse, First and ‘A’ Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada. whole onion into the water at the same time the fish is placed in the water. After Dated this 15th day of November, 2017 at Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada boiling, rinse again in clean water, salt as for a steak, place in a hot well buttered BOARD OF MINERAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS pan and brown well.” As far as the old fishing boat on the By: ______other side of the lake, left high and dry Clerk of the Board Heavy Duty these many years, no one seems to know who it actually belonged to. The fish pens Towing Specialists were still in evidence on the site up until just a few years ago (And still are if you TOWING & RECOVERY look carefully). Maybe it was one of the SERVICES gentlemen mentioned or it may have be- Independent-News longed to the Sapp family who lived on CalNevadatowing.com the north end of the lake during the late 415 L Street – Hawthorne thirties. The Sapp family were engaged in the carp business as well but it during their tenure that the demand for the fish 866-359-3725 began to recede.

What are your feelings on repeat offenders being released on their own recognizance from jail?

Breanna Hatfi eld Curtis Isom (Hawthorne) Natalie Hultz (Hawthorne) It’s total crap, a revolv- They’ll be back. It shows no consequences ing door. As long as your for your actions. Therefore high or in possession when you end up with people you commit a crime or get thinking that they can do caught they just send you whatever they want. to “drug court”, who cares that it’s the 3rd, 4th, 5th or more times you have be charged. It does noth- ing for them, nothing for the victim of that crime and there is no justice, not even a little.

Nina St. Clair MacPherson David Ziegler (Hawthorne) (Hawthorne) I do not believe that most If they are repeat offend- of them are held account- ers it should be cash bail able. That seems to be a only. They obviously don’t big issue with this day and learn the many times in age. Accountability. the past. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 Page 3 Dated fire equipment discussed mineral county board of at county commission meeting commissioners highlights Mineral County Board of Commissioners By Heidi Bunch sioner Tipton, “I know it is a big money Highlights Nov. 1 $91,000 with yearly payments of $11,265 MCIN Staff issue but it is also a life-safety issue, also.” with a total cost to be: $135,178. The com- “Do we need top notch, do our citizens Carpet replacement missioners allowed Nepper to go forward Fire Chief Vern Watson explained deserve top notch, you betcha. $120,000 Curtis Schlepp, juvenile probation of- with the process of finding the medium to the commissioners that equipment compared to life to death,” Watson said. ficer met with the commissioners to re- term financing. within the Mineral County Fire Depart- Recorder-Auditor Christine Hoferer place the carpet in their two offices. The ment have expired at their Nov. 15 meet- asked what the Local Emergency Plan- cost will over $17,000. The funds will be Closed session ing. ning Commission (LEPC) asked what taken from the administrative assess- The commissioners went into closed He stated, “We are in dire straits right the concession was regarding these out- ment funds. session pursuant to Nevada Revised now and are out of compliance on a lot of dated items. Watson stated that the only He also introduced Justin Banfield as Statute 241.015(2)(b)(2). There was noth- safety issue on inter fires.” concern was the verbiage of the lease the new juvenile probation officer. ing to report from closed session. Watson explained that to update the program. Hoferer questioned why this self breathing apparatus for Hawthorne, had not been addressed during budget Business licenses Nuisance Ordinance Walker Lake, Mina and Luning, the time. She also brought up the purchase of The following business licenses were Commissioner Jerrie Tipton proposed cost would be approximately $120,000 - security cameras for Hawthorne Utilities approved: John Anderson Construction the review of Mineral County Nuisance $140,000. when these apparatuses were needed. (John Anderson); John Francis Winne- Ordinance. Harold Dimmick asked if this It was discussed that this expiration “We were not told these were going to penninkx (John Winnepenninkx); DLC was the prior nuisance ordinance that was known by the fire department prior be expired by the end of this year,” Com- Construction (Daniel Conner); Strong- had been voted out during in an election. to Watson being appointed only a month missioner Garth Price explained when hold Yard Cleaning and Handyman Commissioner Tipton stated she would prior to this meeting. Beth Cichowlaz questioned why this was (Fred Lalonde) and Kustom Koatings, like to do a town hall meeting about this. “This is something we need to address not brought up during budget hearings. Inc. (Stephen Jones). Dimmick explained that the notice – right now,” Watson said. “We discussed fire hose and turn-outs.” being put into the paper by Building In- Dan Bria, salesman for the apparatus, Cherrie George asked the commission- OTS grant spector Mike Fontaine was not clearly brought a sample to educate the commis- ers if the purchase of the security cam- Sheriff Randy Adams discussed with defined. The Mineral County website sioners. He spoke about wondering why eras had already been finalized and if the commissioners to have permission was hard to navigate. Dimmick went the fire department had been unsuccess- not…could the monies be redirected. Pat to move forward with a $10,000 expen- through his concerns about the proposed ful in prior years when trying to obtain Hughes, LEPC coordinator explained diture of OTS grant for highway traffic nuisance ordinance. Discussion regard- grants and gave an example of a rental that all monies for LEPC have already deputy vehicle radar. ing the proposed ordinance. program recently implemented in neigh- been expended for this year. boring Lyon County. “As of January 2018, we could totally be Hawthorne Utilities hours Brownfields Coalition Right now, there will need to be 20 out of compliance,” Chief Watson stated. Hawthorne Utilities Director Larry Rachel Schlick, BEC Environmen- packs purchased. Commissioner Tip- Recorder-Auditor explained that there Grant met with the commissioners to dis- tal, Inc. gave a status of the Rural Des- ton explained her concern of county fi- was only $15,000 budgeted for turnouts. cuss changing office hours for the staff. ert Southwest Brownfields Coalition. nances after last commissioner meeting “We can’t make a decision on this to- The staff would like to change hours to The discussion and decision on partic- memo to reduce spending was sent out day as we have no idea on how we are go- follow suit with the county departments. ipation in a grant application to the U.S. to department heads. ing to pay for this today,” Commissioner Grant stated that since the courthouse Environmental Protection Agency for a “It is a big chunk of change. I under- Tipton explained. went to four day work weeks, the Friday Brownsfield Coalition Revolving Loan stand that,” Chief Watson told Commis- The item was tabled. traffic has decreased. Fund grant in the amount of $1,000,000. Discussion regarding utility and gar- Schlick discussed the background of the bage crew hours. Commissioner Garth Rural Desert Southwest Brownfield Co- Price advised Grant to come in and let the alition. chief shall be held accountable to the commissioner’s know if other staff goes Fire board only, and shall make written and to different hours. Walker Lake hunting continued from Page 1 verbal reports thereto as the board may Don “DJ” Barilari met with the com- require. All other department and com- County health fair missioners in regards to not allow hunt- pany officers shall be accountable to the Recorder-Auditor Christine Hoferer ing in residential areas of Walker Lake, and of an inspection needed on a newly chief only.” explained that Hometown Health does possible Mineral County Ordinance acquired ambulance. The department Mineral County’s statement concludes, not want to come down unless more change or zoning change to not allow has been working with the state to ensure “Chief Watson has hired new personnel people participate. Recorder-Auditor hunting in the town of Walker Lake, near the fire department is compliant with all and brought in additional volunteers to Hoferer would like to offer two gift cards businesses or homes. laws and regulations.” staff the Department. Further, the Fire for drawings. Barilari stated that there have been two Adam asked to be placed on the county Department has been conducting a re- rams taken this year and one last year. He commissioner agenda for Nov. 15 to dis- view of all operations, assessing fire- Software purchase presented a map. cuss a termination letter he received from fighting apparatuses, and working to Recorder-Auditor Hoferer discussed He would like to see signs placed in the Chief Watson. His requested agenda item ensure that each community has the per- moving forward with software pur- town area. is as follows, “The termination letter sent sonnel and resources needed to protect chases from Tyler Technologies and nec- Barilari also discussed hunters being by Vern Watson, Interim Fire Chief, to our homes and businesses. The Board essary hardware purchases to support down at State Beach [Monument Beach]. Adam Greenfield, Mineral County As- understands that this takes time, but we new software programs with the com- The commissioners reviewed the map. sistant Fire Chief.” are committed to this process because we missioners. Bret Towe, Mineral County Rowe advised the commissioners to His agenda explanation description are committed to Department’s county- IT Director explained the licensing of change the Mineral County Ordinance is: “On Nov. 2, 2017, I was handed the at- wide mission. We invite the public to the programs and the servers needed to regarding shooting of a firearm in any tached termination letter by Vern Wat- attend our meetings to hear about the run these new purchases. Discussion of township in Mineral County. son. However, as I was appointed by the Department’s work to serve the commu- all the different computer related issues Barilari asked about hunting on gov- Mineral County Commissioners, this nity.” needed. ernment property. Stated he would like needs to go before the commissioners.” At this time, Adam is no longer the vol- to see signs. In researching the Mineral County unteer assistant fire chief. Reduce spending Glenn Bunch, Mineral County Wildlife Code, Chapter 2.32 COUNTY FIRE DE- A call to the State of Nevada EMS Of- Recorder-Auditor Hoferer asked the Advisory Board president, discussed the PARTMENT, Code 2.32.040 states, “The fice in Elko was not returned. county commissioners to issue a “reduce shooting of game at Walker Lake. Bunch spending” memorandum to departments stated he will ask Nevada Department of within the county’s general fund. She ex- Wildlife to put in a guzzler to the north plained that the county is not in a “good of the cliffs. He also discussed the feeding position” right now. of wildlife and how it is illegal. He stated Joining forces for seatbelt safety Discussion of monies from assessor that citations will be issued to those feed- office and justice court that need to be ing/watering the animals. Mineral County Sheriff’s Office will be 88.5 percent in 2015; this was a statisti- apportioned. She discussed the two The state will review this issue in Jan- Joining Forces looking for drivers and cally significant increase at the 0.05 level. unbudgeted positions in justice court uary 2018. A pictometry map was shown other occupants in vehicles who are not However everyone should wear their and the five vacancies in the sheriff’s to the commissioners of the Township of wearing their seatbelts and/or children seatbelt every time they are in a vehicle. office. Walker Lake. who are not properly secured in car or Funding for the extra patrols is made Commissioner Chris Hegg made a mo- An ordinance will be put on the agenda booster seat(s). Deputies and Troopers possible by a Joining Forces grant re- tion to issue a memo of reduce spending for the next meeting. will be stopping drivers for different ceived from the Nevada Department of to those who are connected to the general traffic offenses and issuing citations for Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety. Join- fund. The motion passed. Fire chief appointment seatbelt violations from Nov. 18 through ing Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law Three individuals were interviewed Dec. 2 throughout Mineral County, Nev. enforcement program aimed at reducing Voting equipment for the position of Mineral County Fire It is important to wear your seatbelt injuries and crashes through statewide Clerk-Treasurer Chris Nepper dis- Chief. Those were Brett Boukather and because according to the National High- enforcement in the areas of: DUI, speed, cussed with the commissioners the con- Thomas Dominguez in person and Chris way Traffic Safety Administration’s distracted driving, seat belt and pedes- tract for the Dominion voting equipment. Lawrence, via telephone. Lawrence was (NHTSA) nearly 14,000 people’s lives in trian safety. The goal of these enforcement He asked for medium term financing appointed as new fire chief effective Jan- America were saved because they wore campaigns is to save lives by increasing for the equipment. The financing will be uary 2018. their seatbelt during 2015. Seat belt use public awareness about the dangers of in 2016 reached 90.1 percent, up from making poor choices while driving.

Tequalea Shanae Coby PO Box ___ Hawthorne, Nevada 89415 (775)316-0967 Hawthorne Utilities Hours Changing In Proper Person On November 1, 2017 the Mineral County Commissioners approved Hawthorne Utilities to go to 4-10 hour shifts to follow suit with the rest of the IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA IN AND FOR MINERAL COUNTY county offices. Hawthorne Utilities regular business hours will be changing to Monday In the Matter of the Application of ) through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Monday, December ) 4, 2017. If there is an emergency after hours, please contact the Sheriff’s Tegualea Shanae Coby, ) Office at 945-2434. ) For Change of Name ) We would also like to take this moment to remind all our customers of the ______) numerous optional payment methods. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Drop Boxes: (2) two drop boxes are available for our customers, one NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tegualea Shanae Coby has on the 9 day of Novem- outside the front door of our office and the other is located on the left hand ber, 2017, filed a Petition addressed to the above-entitled Court praying that said Court side of our handicap parking area. enter its Order changing Applicant’s legal name to TEQUALEA SHANEA COBY; and Autopay: Is an electronic funds transfer on the first working day after the that any person having objection to the changing of Petitioner’s name as aforesaid 10th day of each month. This is a free and voluntary program we offer as an shall file written objection with the above-entitled Court within ten days after date of issuance of this Notice. alternative and convenient way of paying your bill. DATED this 9 day of November, 2017. County Website: You can also go to www.mineralcountynv.us and pay by credit card /s/ Tequalea Shanae Coby Credit Card by Phone: or call 888-891-6064 ext #1 In Proper Person Page 4 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 puzzles Is this You?

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Cambodia currency 31. ‘__ death do us part stops the questions that follow--who it Google them to see if they would be in- 40. A person from a Balkan republic was, what did they want, what did they terested in that. 41. More simple 33. Bar bill 43. Bleats 35. Placed over a vowel to indicate sound say? All questions that are nearly as an- Oops, gotta go, the phone is ringing— 45. “The other white meat” 36. Steve Martin was one noying as getting Googled in the first please let it be someone that wants to buy 46. __ student: learns healing 37. Low paid educator (abbr.) place! a 1942 one of a kind Chevrolet Divco Milk 47. 04492, town in Maine 39. One who rampages 42. Backbones Oh and have you noticed that the Truck! 49. Paddle phantom callers are getting more so- 50. Airline once owned by Howard 43. “Friday Night Lights” director Hughes 44. Anno Domini phisticated? Yes they now use your area Trina Machacek lives in Eureka, Nevada. Share 53. Big 10 athlete 46. One-time Yankees sensation Kevin code and your local prefix, the next three with her at [email protected]. Really! 57. Inflammation of the intestine 47. Fermented grape juice 58. Key’s comedic partner 48. Peruvian province 59. Chamomile and black are two 49. Former Braves outfielder Nixon 60. Distress signal 50. Entertainment award 61. Assn. for translators 51. Feeling good 52. Greek god of war HOROSCOPES CLUES DOWN 53. Famed NYC museum 1. Measures engine speed (abbr.) 54. Of the ears ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 2. Wings 55. Select Aries, you might feel like you do not measure up to others this week. 3. Founded a phone company 56. Friend to the carrot How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don’t be too hard on yourself. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, letting go is a hard lesson to learn this week. You may have to SUDOKU retire a plan that just can’t come to fruition. But don’t worry, new ideas are in the works. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Honesty is the best policy, Cancer. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. Afterward, you’ll be glad you did. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t underestimate your abilities, Leo. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will this week. Look for your muse and get started. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay open to external influences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. It’s good to stay ahead of the curve. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Here’s How It Works: Libra, this is a good week to take stock of the people who mean the Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. time with them. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A little dose of being naughty might do you some good this week, Scorpio. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch, Sagittarius. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you can’t narrow it down just yet, something doesn’t feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has finally converged. This is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, rather than looking at the differences between you and someone

SUDOKU ANSWERS SUDOKU CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS PUZZLE CROSSWORD else, look at the similarities. This is a great way to begin a friendship. Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 Page 5 reflections of the past arrest record

10 Years Ago • The Walker River Workday at Weber The following people were arrested in bond/cash. Reservoir was a success as 6th-8th grad- Mineral County on or after Nov. 11 and • Ashley Gates was arrested on Nov. 17 ers at Schurz Elementary School learned were in jail on Monday at or after about by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for- ex how to establish a functional wetland. 8 a.m. All charges against them are mis- ploit old/vulnerable person amount un- The workday, organized by Vicki Moyle, demeanors unless otherwise noted. All deter, first offense; abuse old/vulnerable Walker River Paiute Tribe Projects Of- are innocent until proven guilty in court. person (first); conspiracy abuse/exploit/ fice and Randy Emm, University of Ne- Names and charges appear as they have isolate old/vulnerable person and tres- vada Cooperative Extension Indian Pro- been received from the sheriff’s office. pass, not amounting to burglary. Bail set grams, was one of several workdays for • Isleen M. Mayfield was arrested on at $37,855 bond/cash. youth in the Walker River Basin water- Nov. 14 by Walker River Tribal Police for • April J. Reeser was arrested on Nov. shed this year. basic speed – 1-10 miles per hour over 17 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for • El Capitan Resort and Casino and posted limit; basic speed – 1-10 miles convicted person register and fingerprint Hawthorne Recycling donated turkeys per hour over posted limit; drive with- required. Bail set at $1,140 bond/cash. to Hawthorne Care and Share. El Capi- out driver’s license; drive without driv- • Justin W. Seevers was arrested on tan donated 20 turkeys and Hawthorne er’s license; basic speed – 11-15 miles per Nov. 17 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Of- Recycling donated eight turkeys. The hour over posted limit; basic speed – 11- fice for exploit old/vulnerable person turkeys are going to be used for Thanks- 15 miles per hour over posted limit; basic amount undeter, first offense, abuse old/ giving and Christmas holiday dinners. speed; basic speed; drive without driver’s vulnerable person (first) and conspiracy • Kristen Stinson and her husband, license and drive without driver’s license. abuse/exploit/isolate old/vulnerable per- Will, are happy with Kristen’s 3x2 buck • Jacob L. Anderson was arrested on son. Bail set at $77,500 bond/cash. she got in the Truman Meadows area Nov. 16 by unknown arresting agency The following were released from the in Mineral County on Monday, Nov. 12. for arrest warrant, probation violator on Mineral County Detention Center by a Not only is this Kristen’s first mule deer 20 Years Ago - Through the efforts su… No bail. judge unless otherwise noted: Candice buck, but she also got her first antelope of Sheriff Rocky McKellip, the guest • Jason E. Grimes was arrested on Nov. A. Campbell (released on recognizance); earlier in the hunting season. speakers at the awards dinner for the 16 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for Toni L. Vasquez (released on recogni- new Pop Warner Football Program use/under influence schedule I, II, III, IV zance); Isleen M. Mayfield (released on 20 Years Ago were Dave Wassick and Robert Berry, controlled substance. Bail set at $2,640 bond); Cathy L. Plevney (released on • Arnie Bond of Hawthorne became former professional football players, bond/cash. bond); April J. Reeser (released on bond); Mineral County’s newest member of who were living in Gardnerville at the • Cathy L. Plevney was arrested on Nov. Jesus D. Duran (released on bond); Clar- ABC’s “Century Club.” Bond bowled a time. Berry is best known for leading 16 by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for ence D. Jones (released time served); nice 234 became which was 100 pins over the NFC in passing yardage while a use/under influence schedule I, II, III, IV Ruth L. Fisher (released other) and Ruth his average to earn the award. quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. controlled substance. Bail set at $2,640 L. Fisher (released time served). • The Second Annual Christmas Pa- He also played for the Minnesota rade, sponsored by the Mineral County Vikings and participated in the Pro Chamber f Commerce was held in con- Bowl and three Super Bowls. After junction with the Chamber’s “Fisher- college at San Jose State, Wassick man’s Holiday Fish Derby” at Walker was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs performance. A private school catering Lake. as a middle linebacker and was later to a specific disability or a facility away traded to the New York Jets and New Program continued from Page 1 from gang turf is far more consequential 30 Years Ago England Patriots. to the students’ lives than any exam, ac- • The 3rd Annual “Super” Trout Derby cording to advocates who reject testing as at Walker Lake, sponsored by the M.C. 1. because their programs are fairly new. an end-all measure. Chamber of Commerce, was set for the • First in a series of town meetings was “Nobody’s gonna say ‘I’m for bad “There’s never been absolute agreement Thanksgiving weekend. Ten trout had held at the Mina Municipal Building to schools to keep operating,’ but what on how choice works for kids and there- been caught, tagged and then released discuss ways and means to bring televi- should be the mechanism to get those fore we have these two camps who really back into the lake, with special prizes sion reception to that area. schools closed?” Cowen said. “This is the divide on test-based accountability,” said to be awarded if any of these fish were • Rocket tests were under way at next debate, how do we get the regulatory Patrick Wolf, of the University of Arkan- caught during the derby. Walker Lake. framework right?” sas, who has studied the long-term aca- • Dick Smith, representing the FMC The American Federation for Chil- demic paths of voucher students. “Do we Gold Company’s Paradise Peak Mine, 70 Years Ago dren, the pro-voucher group previ- want to allow a thousand flowers to bloom presented Tiny Cardenas, president • L. E. “Mac” McKinney and Frank ously lead by current U.S. Education or do we want to heavily garden and trim of the Hawthorne Little League with a Hofsteden, owners of the Nevada Ga- Secretary Betsy DeVos, said it supports back the ones that aren’t as beautiful?” $4,000 check as a contribution toward rage on the corner of Fifth and F Streets standardized testing but didn’t commit Nevada’s Lake Mead Christian Acad- the construction of the new Little League in Hawthorne, acquired the agency for to any consequences for poorly per- emy now enrolls 82 students under the ball field in Hawthorne. Chevrolet automobiles and trucks. forming schools. state voucher program. They have re- • The new 1948 Kaiser and Fraser cars “We’re focused on academic account- ceived more than $415,000 in the first two 40 Years Ago were being displayed in Hawthorne. ability. We’re more comfortable with it,” years of the program. • Bids were opened for the construc- • Winding up the 1947 football sea- said Scott Jensen, the advocacy group’s Blakeley said her school welcomes tion of the new library in Hawthorne and son in a blaze of glory—the Mineral senior adviser. scrutiny of its student achievement data. the firm awarded the contract for the job County High School Serpents trounced Groups such as Ed Choice and the Other private schools, she said, can was Bliss Construction Co. of Fallon on a the Douglas Tigers 46-0 in the final Cato Institute say parents should have choose not to participate if they disagree bid of $293,427. game of the year. What really sparked the final say on where their child goes to with the state’s assessment process. • The Hawthorne Lock, Stock and Bar- the Hawthorne team was the fact that school. “You really have to perform because rel Club held a Walk-thru Rondee Voo Javey Walker, Hawthorne’s top quar- They argue that the “right fit” for a people aren’t going to pay for something at the local range area located five miles terback, had returned to play after be- student is even more important than ob- they can get free,” Blakeley said. “Make east of Hawthorne on Highway 95. ing benched the entire year after suf- jective academic measures such as test yourself accountable to the product. fering a broken collar-bone. The team scores and classroom gains that always You can’t shy away from test scores and 50 Years Ago was all fired-up and they showed it by have been used to consider public school school rankings.” • The NAD Hawthorne football team some fantastic ball playing. Walker re- wound up the season with a victory over ally made up for the time he lost. Other Hunter’s Point, Calif. members of that great team, which was NOTICE OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES WILL BE NOMINATED • Hawthorne’s unit of the Nevada coached by Henry “Lefty” Mayer, be- AT THE 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION Army National Guard was given its sides Javey Walker were: Robert Richie; I, CHRISTOPHER NEPPER, the duly elected, qualified and acting County Clerk of the 15th Annual IG Inspection. Colonel W. Dona and Willis Barmore; Ervin Bill- County of Mineral, State of Nevada, do hereby certify that the following State, District A. Smith, Senior IG Inspector from the man; Raymond Joe; Oscar Gordon; and County Offices are the offices for which candidates will be nominated at theJune Sixth Army Headquarters in the Presi- LaMarr Kreimeyer; Bob Cropley; Ron- 12, 2018 Primary Election. Candidates filing period for Judicial Offices will dio of San Francisco conducted the in- ald McKenna; Phillip Moore; Roy Lee be Tuesday, January 2, 2018 to Friday, January 12, 2018, 8:00 am – 5:00 spection with Master Sergeant James B. Payne; Marvin Danley; John Caniff; Bill pm. Candidate filing period for Non Judicial offices will be Monday, March 5, Hooks as his assistant. Griggs; Don Ferris; Buddy Hannebohn; 2018 to Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. • Attending the Governor’s 1967 Man- Richard Nixon; Don Dewalt; Richard power and Economic Development Arrenas; Richard Bowler; Frank Bar- Offices to be Nominated Number of Term of Office Conference in Las Vegas, Capt. Wm. W. cellos; Raymond Bobb; Robert Driscoll; Vacancies Nevada Constitutional Statewide Offices Schweer, Commanding Officer at the Robert Dupes; Tommy Manfredi and Governor One 4 Years Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot, Forrest Kinkead. Lieutenant Governor One 4 Years brought attention to development possi- Secretary of State One 4 Years bilities in the Hawthorne area. 80 Years Ago State Treasurer One 4 Years • A rich gold deposit was uncovered State Controller One 4 Years 60 Years Ago by Bob Pohl and Dick Unger on Dick Attorney General One 4 Years Supreme Court Justice (Seat C) One 6 Years • Hanson’s Food Market in Babbitt Pledge’s property in the Gillis Range Supreme Court Justice (Seat F) One 6 Years planned many special events during the 13 miles north of Hawthorne. The find Supreme Court Justice (Seat G) One 6 Years pre-Christmas season. They planned to was in a 25-foot tunnel at an elevation District Offices award two bicycles, a potable TV set, an of approximately 7,000 feet. (Editor’s U.S. Senator (District 14) One 4 Years electric blanket and a cookware set. Note: that is the general area where a U.S. Representative in Congress (District 4) One 2 Years • A total of 33 building permits for new large mining company was reported to Member of State Assembly (District 32) One 2 Years construction and remodeling job were be looking for ore during this same time University Board of Regents (District 9) One 2 Years issued in Hawthorne from July 1 to Nov. back in 1997.) Mineral County Offices County Partisan Offices Assessor One 4 Years HAWTHORNE CARE AND SHARE MENU - NOVEMBER Clerk-Treasure One 4 Years FRIDAY, NOV. 24 MONDAY, NOV. 27 TUESDAY, NOV. 28 County Commissioner (Seat C) One 4 Years FAMILY DAY •Chili Baked Potato •Macaroni & Cheese District Attorney One 4 Years CENTER CLOSED •Carrots •Italian Sausage •Banana Muffin •Mixed Vegetables Public Administrator One 4 Years •Apple Butter •Baked Apples Recorder-Auditor One 4 Years •Blueberry Yogurt WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 THURSDAY, NOV. 30 County Non-partisan Offices •Chicken Fried Steak •Turkey Stuffing & Potatoes Regional Area Transit Hawthorne Township Constable One 4 Years •Mashed Potatoes •Cranberries Available: Sheriff One 4 Years •Beets •Bean Casserole Mon.-Fri. - 9am to 2:30pm •Biscuit •Cake & Ice Cream Hospital Board Trustee Two 2 Years Unexpired •Tropical Fruit Hospital Board Trustee Two 4 Years •Pinochle - 12:45pm •Fallon Trip: •Exercise Class: 10-11am - M-W-F M-T-TH-F •Reno Trip: November 28 •Bingo: 12:45pm - Every Wed. School Board Trustee (Not Reside at County Seat) One 2 Years Unexpired School Board Trustee (Resides at County Seat) One 4 Years MINA CARE AND SHARE MENU - NOVEMBER School Board Trustee (Not Reside at County Seat) One 4 Years MONDAY, NOV. 27 TUESDAY, NOV. 28 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 Television District No. 1 Board Members Three 2 Years Unexpired •Turkey Fajita •Lasagna •Chicken Cacciatore Linquine Television District No. 1 Board Member One 4 Years •Spanish Rice •Spinach •Baked Acorn Squash •Ranch Beans •Garlic Bread •Mixed Greens Walker Lake Water General Improvement Three 2 Years Unexpired •Spinach •Fresh Orange •Peanut Butter Cookie District (GID) Board Member •Pineapple Chunks Walker Lake Water General Improvement Two 4 Years THURSDAY, NOV. 30 •Ham & Pinto Beans Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m. District (GID) Board Member •Fallon Trip: November •Corn Bread •Hawthorne Trip - Every Thurs. 12:30 p.m. ***ALL MINERAL COUNTY PARTISAN OFFICES and the following COUNTY NON-PAR- •Mixed Vegetables •Applesauce Cake Volunteers Needed TISAN OFFICES (Hawthorne Township Constable and Mineral County Sheriff) ARE SALARIED POSITIONS WITH FULL BENEFITS*** Page 6 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 church news

Macedonia Baptist Some of our basic church beliefs are as being baptized which means (immersed in worship; 10 a.m. study hour Church follows: we believe the whole bible to be water)- we believe in the eternal security of Matthew 5:5 (NASB) 10th St. and D St., Hawthorne; 775-945-3313 the inspired word of God-we believe in the those born again! “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall Pastor, Richard Jackson holy trinity: God the father, God the son, Please come and worship with us as inherit the earth.” and God The Holy Spirit= one god in three we study verse by verse the life giving Macedonia is a fundamental indepen- persons-we believe in the virgin birth of word of the living God! hawthorne Presbyterian dent Baptist Church. Everyone is invited Jesus Christ- we believe that all men are community Church to attend our services as follows: Sunday born sinners who are separated from God- First Southern Baptist SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m. school 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning wor- we believe that Christ died for our sins Church of Hawthorne ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. ship 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6 that he might bring us to God- we believe 5th & C St. 7th and “F” Street, Hawthorne, Nevada p.m. Wednesday evening bible study and Christ arose from the dead the third day- 945-5512 This message will be delivered by El- prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sunday school we believe Jesus Christ will come to Earth Mike Fontaine - Pastor der Joe Commerford. church bus pickup: 9 a.m. transporta- again- we believe that salvation comes only www.fsbchawthorne.com Forgive those who hurt you, make tion is available to all services please call by being born again- we believe every born amends to those who you have hurt. 775-945-3313. again believer should declare their faith by You are invited to the following ser- That is one way you can keep your mind vices at First Southern Baptist Church. at peace. Come join us in worshiping the Lord Ephesians 4: 31 and 32: “Get rid of all Jesus Christ. bitterness, rage and anger, brawling, 9:30 Sunday Bible Study and slander, along with every form of LODGES • CHURCHES • ORGANIZATIONS 11 a.m. Worship Service (child care malice. . Be kind and compassionate to provided) one another forgiving each other just as Mineral County Macedonia Church Walker River 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting Christ forgave you.” EMERGENCY COMMUNITY Baptist Church “I am the vine, you are the branches. PLANNING COMMITTEE PANTRY P.O. Box 250 He that abides in me, and I in Him, the walker lake baptist (LEPC/CCC) 10th & D Streets 826 Wovoka Dr. same brings forth much fruit: for with- P.O. Box 1095 • Hawthorne, NV 89415 Church Hawthorne, NV Shurz, NV 89427 out me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 330 Willow Drive (775) 945-2497 775-773-2369 We provide food for low Pastor Frank Reynolds 945-4696 Meets Quarterly at 9:00am income families Sunday School: 9:00am Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. Worship: 10:00am 10th & A Sts., Hawthorne, NV 89415 Please join us Sunday mornings as at the Mineral County Tuesday: 10am-2pm Firehouse Evening Service: 7:00pm 775-945-5875 we journey through the gospel of Luke. Thursday: 4pm-6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Pastor Anthony Corley and First Lady Service starts at 11 a.m. / junior church 11 Rose Corley welcome you! a.m. Our new young adult Sunday meet- KIDS ADVOCATES TO END COMMUNITY • Sunday School 9: 30 to 11 a.m. ing starts at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/2 • Morning Worship at 11 a.m. fellowship. AT RISK 924 5th St. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • Sunday Evening Services – 4 p.m. Sunday school for all ages 9:45 a.m. P.O. Box 331 • Wednesday Night Bible Studies – Nursery Provided. RESCUE SQUAD Hawthorne, NV 89415 Sunday School: 5:30 p.m. Domestic Violence 9:30am • Friday Night Service – 7 p.m. Gospel for All Nations Meets every 3rd Monday at 5pm Counseling Morning Worship: (local Christian, non-profit organization) P.O. Box 1292 10:30am First Baptist Church Chaletta Speights/Chief Advocate Wednesday Prayer Hawthorne “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” 8th & C Sts. Saturday: Sabbath School and Wor- Pastor John Murray ship from 10 a.m. Sunday Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Mt. Grant Chapter No. 24 Mineral County CAHS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Sunday School 9:45 a.m. from 5 p.m. Consolidated Order of the Morning Worship 11 a.m. Friday: Christian Coffee Circle from 9 Agencies of Eastern Star “Nevada’s County Prayer Time 5:15 p.m. a.m. Human Services of Nevada of Opportunity” Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. Meeting at 580 E. Street, Hawthorne Wednesday Telephone: 775-316-0590 Meets 2nd Saturday of the P.O. Box 2250 Prayer Meeting: Moved to Sunday eve- dba The Community Action Center month at 1pm at the Elks Lodge Hawthorne, NV (5th & F Sts.) Except June & July 89415 ning Oasis Assembly of God “We’re Here To Help” We believe God can be moved by our 380 J St. Hawthorne 924 5th St. - P.O. Box 331 Andrea Tucker-Worthy Matron Gloria Lopez - President Carol Dudley-Secretary prayers and have seen specific answers often. God commands us to bring our re- Encounter – 10:30 a.m. Sundays quests, concerns, praise, and thoughts to Prayer – 7 p.m. Wednesdays Mineral County Hawthorne Lodge Bethany Lutheran Church Him. In order to accomplish this better as Love – Lift – Lead Post No. 19 #1704 B.P.O. Elks a congregation, we changed our corporate More information, call 775-945-2775 AMERICAN 204 C Street P.O. Box 1207 prayer time to the more accessible Sunday Meets at 7:00pm on LEGION Hawthorne, NV evening. We invite you to join us or let us 2nd and 4th OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL 89415 know how we can pray for you specifically. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Thursdays at the HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH the Legion Hall on E St. at 10:00 hours Executive Meetings Monthly Elks Lodge-5th & F Sts. Offi ce: 775-945-2332 Everett Garswood ~ Pastor Hawthorne Seventh-Day Welcome to Our Lady of Perpetual Commander: Ken Carrothers Visiting Elks Welcome Ron Dale ~ Lay Leader Help Catholic Church on the corner of 1st Vice Commander: Paul Eddy Worship Services: Sun. 10:30am Adventist Church B. Kent Wofford-Exalted Ruler 298 C Street, Hawthorne 8th and A Streets. Saturday Mass time is Adjutant: James “Gunny” Utterback Christian Ed.: Sunday School: 9:30am 9 a.m. Adult bible study group meets in Walker Lake BRUCITE You are cordially invited to study and the church at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday fol- Baptist Church RETIRED PUBLIC worship with us on Saturdays; 10 a.m. lowed by Bible study in the Parish Hall. LODGE #42 EMPLOYEES A member of the F & AM Southern Baptist OF NEVADA Convention Stated Communication 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am Meets last Monday of the month Frank Reynolds, Pastor at Hawthorne Elks Lodge 12:30pm at the Care & Share 775-945-4696 WM-Paul Lunsbord Maxine Wilding. Pres.~945-3473 Sunday Morning Services SW-Eddie Michael JW-M.O. (Babe) Rogers Dorothy Fowler, Sec.~945-2608 Sunday School: 9:30am Sec.-Terry Rivero Worship Services: 11:00am Treas.-Loren Dudley P.O. Box 2158 FIRST SOUTHERN SOROPTIMIST BAPTIST CHURCH Hawthorne, Nevada INTERNATIONAL 5th and C Streets HAWTHORNE 945-5512 RSVP/Lifeline www.fsbchawthorne.com Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at —MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL— Gay Ann Williams Sunday School: 9:30am Noon at Mineral County Care & BREAKFAST Worship Service: 11:00am Share. Visiting Soroptimist welcome Field Rep. Evening Service: 6:30pm 775-722-7669 or MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice Priscilla Martin - President Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm 775-945-1010 TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice OUR LADY OF AMERICAN WEDNESDAY: Cold Cereal, Muffin, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice V.F.W. THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice PERLETUAL HELP Post 2313 LEGION CATHOLIC CHURCH AUXILIARY LUNCH P.O. Box 2313 Unit No. 19 MONDAY, NOV. 27: Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Mixed A and 8th Streets Hawthorne, NV 89415 775-845-2020 Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Meets 1st Thursday of each month the Legion Hall on E St. at 18:00 hours MASS SCHEDULE Executive Meetings Monthly TUESDAY, NOV. 28: Pinto Beans w/Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Commander ~ John Stroud Saturday - 9:00am President: Phylis McGee Peaches, Milk Sr. Vice Commander ~ Gary Amunson 2nd Vice President WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29: Chicken Drum Sticks, Mashed Potatoes & Rev. Jesus Ballesteros, Jr. Vice Commander ~ Darryl Conway Treasurer/Secretary: Leanna Miller Pastor Quartermaster ~ Robert MacBeth Chaplain: Linda Eddy Gravy, Peaches, Milk THURSDAY, NOV. 30: Pizza, Carrots, Romaine Salad w/Tomatoes, FIRST Mineral County Fruit, Milk V. F.W. BAPTIST Horseman’s Association AUXILIARY —SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL— CHURCH 2313 BREAKFAST 8th & O St. Hawthorne, NV Hawthorne, NV MONDAY: Egg Omelets, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Milk or Juice 8th & C Streets www.mcha-nv.org Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm 945-3556 at the VFW Hall TUESDAY: Whole Grain Waffle, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice Sunday School: 9:45am Treasurer - Dianna Fitzgerald WEDNESDAY: Egg & Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice President: Barbara Edington Morning Worship: 11:00am For Information Call Secretary: Dawn LeClaire THURSDAY: Breakfast Sticks, Fresh Fuit, Milk or Juice Evening Worship: 6:00pm 775-772-7449 or 775-945-5528 Treasurer: Anna Morgan FRIDAY: Hot or Cold Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk or Juice LUNCH Fortune-Eckley-Perry Fortune-Eckley-Perry MONDAY, NOV. 27: Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Mixed Vegetables, V.F.W. V. F.W. Mandarin Oranges, Milk Auxiliary ADVERTISE TUESDAY, NOV. 28: Pinto Beans w/Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Post 2668 Peaches, Milk Mina, NV Post 2668 Mina, NV WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29: Chicken Drum Sticks, Mashed Potatoes & Meets 1st Wednesday at 6pm Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm HERE! Gravy, Peaches, Milk each month at the VFW Hall THURSDAY, NOV. 30: Pizza, Carrots, Romaine Salad w/Tomatoes, Post Commander: Harry Freeman President - Judy LaFountain 775-945-2414 Fruit, Milk Adjutant: Kerry Hermonson Secretary - Theora Janis FRIDAY, Dec. 1: Corn Dog, Baked Peans, Fruit, Milk Quartermaster: Tony Trujillo Treasurer: Mary Freeman Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 Page 7

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sunday Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 23 24 25 Thanksgiving 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery

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f you are trying to follow the debate Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in GDP that should increase wages and in Washington about tax reform in chimed in by claiming the House bill jobs and actually grow federal tax reve- its various and evolving iterations, would raise taxes on 36 million working nue. you are likely to come away mutter- and middle class families, without both- “Even a 1% increase in GDP generates Iing: Figures don’t lie, but liars can figure. ering to mention that in 2017 there were about $3 trillion in revenue over 10 years This past week the House passed its more than 145 million IRS tax returns — more than covering the anticipated version of tax reform by a vote of 227-205 filed. $1.5 trillion deficit,” Amodei reports. with not a single Democrat voting aye. Democrat Rep. Dina Titus of Las Vegas “The accuracy of this projection can be The 13 Republicans who voted nay on the lamented, “Of the 50,000 constituents in further evidenced by going back to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are mostly from Thomas Mitchell my district who itemize their taxes, the Clinton Administration where GDP high tax states such as California, New Commentary majority earns less than $75,000 per year.” growth was at 3.9% – the highest it’s ever York and New Jersey, where constituents She failed to note that the standard deduc- been under the last five administrations would no longer be able to deduct high This figure apparently comes from tion is being doubled and thus eliminates – and the government was operating state and local income and sales taxes. the left-leaning Institute on Taxation the need for itemizing for many of them. under a surplus.” Also this past week and on a party and Economic Policy (ITEP), which Nor did she mention that only 25 percent of The congressman also pointed out that line vote of 14-12, the Senate Finance calculated that in 2027 about 11 percent Nevadans’ tax returns are itemized. for those in his district with an annual Committee, where Nevada Republican of Nevadans in the lowest 60 percent First-term Democrat Rep. Jacky Rosen income of around $64,000 the federal tax Sen. Dean Heller is a member, passed a of earners would see taxes increase by of Henderson, who has already an- cut effect is more than $1,200 a year with slightly different tax reform bill with the $680. Kihuen neglected to mention that nounced she is a candidate for Heller’s the new brackets and increased standard same name. in that year 89 percent of those Nevadans Senate seat, wailed, “This partisan plan deductions. Nevada’s Democratic delegates to D.C. in that earning range would still have a adds $1.5 trillion to our deficit and could Amodei and Sen. Heller both cited were all singing from the same hymnal. tax cut of $490, according to ITEP. trigger a $25 billion cut from Medicare as the calculations by the Tax Foundation Democrat Rep. Ruben Kihuen, who Nor does he mention that ITEP calcu- well as further cuts to other programs, which estimates that both the House and represents northern Clark County and lates that in 2018 only 3 percent of those unfairly shifting costs onto Nevadans Senate bills could bring 8,000 additional the southern portion of rural Nevada, lower tier earners would have a tax hike who rely on commonsense tax reliefs jobs to Nevada and boost middle-class declared the House bill “nothing more of $460, while 79 percent would see a policies that help those saddled with income by $2,500 a year. than a handout to big corporations and tax cut of $610. How these number were high-cost medical expenses, students What are you going to believe? Historic the wealthiest Americans that unfairly derived is not explained. struggling to pay off their college loans, precedence or cherry-picked examples of sticks working and middle-class families The average tax cut for 84 percent of and teachers trying to buy basic supplies a handful of outliers? with the bill.” all Nevadans in 2018 would be $2,670, for their classrooms.” Kihuen said the bill also will increase according to ITEP. Yes, the tax cut for the But Republican Rep. Mark Amodei, Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper taxes by an average of $680 for 113,000 richest 1 percent would amount to more who represents Northern Nevada, columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ middle- and low-income Nevada fami- than $100,000. The poorest 20 percent counters that such deficit claims fail to yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- lies. would only save $270. take into account the anticipated growth press.com/. letter to the editor editorial

Dear Editor, sioners or send me a yes or no reason that A proud supporter of the Hawthorne it is why you do or why you don’t want it Nevada’s own sex scandal Speedway wouldn’t you the community to: P.O. Box 2027,Hawthorne, NV 89415. like to see it come back for the weekend Richard Palmer races if you do tell the county commis- Hawthorne needs a full airing

he year 2017 will go down as the Senate Majority Leader CASE NO.: CV 9899 year sexual harassment claims DEPT NO.: 1 erupted — from Hollywood to Aaron Ford, a Las Vegas In the Eleventh Judicial District Court for the State of Nevada D.C., from Harvey Weinstein Democrat now running for Tto Kevin Spacey, from senate candidate in and for the County of Mineral Nevada attorney general, Roy Moore to Sen. Al Franken. Lest we forget, this year Nevada had hired the law firm during the THOMAS E. SEIDEL, an individual, its own sex scandal, but, unlike the legislative session earlier others, this one was buried in secrecy this year after learning of Plaintiff/Petitioner, and the accused allowed to resign and v. slink away. complaints. ANITA TENNISON, deceased; THE ESTATE OF ANITA TENNISON and the testate and in- State Sen. Mark Manendo, a Las Ve- testate heirs of Anita Tennison and all persons claiming by, through, or under such decedent; gas Democrat, resigned in July after the fully hide the severity of the misdeeds of JORENE TENNISON, an individual; EDWARD HENRY TENNISON, deceased; THE ESTATE taxpayers shelled out $67,125.12 to a law one of their own that had been going on OF EDWARD HENRY TENNISON and the testate and intestate heirs of Edward Henry Ten- firm to investigate allegations of multi- unaddressed for years? nison and all persons claiming by, through, or under such decedent; KAREN ANN KELLY, an ple incidents of inappropriate behavior After news media outlets filed re- individual; LORI JEAN MAPLE, an individual; LINDA MARTINDALE, deceased; THE ESTATE toward female staffers and lobbyists quests for access to the investigative re- OF LINDA MARTINDALE and the testate and intestate heirs of Linda Martindale and all persons over a number of years. port under the state Public Records Law claiming by, through, or under such decedent; and also all other persons unknown claiming any Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford, — which states that, unless exempted by right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint adverse to plain- a Las Vegas Democrat now running statute, all public records are available tiff’s ownership, or any cloud upon plaintiff’s title thereto, for Nevada attorney general, hired the for public scrutiny — the Legislative Defendants/Respondents. law firm during the legislative session Counsel Bureau (LCB) issued a 37-page ______/ earlier this year after learning of com- document denying those requests. plaints. The LCB explained, strangely enough, AMENDED The law firm — after interviewing 58 “The Public Records Law cannot be ap- SUMMONS people, including Manendo — reported plied to the requested materials because in July that Manendo violated the the Legislature and its Houses, com- TO: The above named DEFENDANTS Legislature’s anti-harassment policy mittees, agencies, caucuses, members, NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED AND SUMMONED TO RESPOND AS FOLLOWS. THE on 14 occasions during the 2017 ses- officers and staff do not come within the COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RE- sion alone. It also said Manendo tried statutory definition of ‘governmental SPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW to interfere with the investigation by entity’ as that term is used in the Public TO THE DEFENDANTS: A civil Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiffs against you for trying to get an accuser to recant and Records Law.” The Legislature is not a declaratory relief and to quiet title of any interest you may claim in the real property located in attempting to learn the names of other government entity? Mineral County, Nevada, described as follows: accusers. All that certain real property situate in the County of Mineral, State of Nevada, described as Barry Smith, executive director of the follows: In his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Nevada Press Association, commented Sandoval, Manendo made no mention to the Las Vegas newspaper at the Lot 4, Block 33, as shown on the Official Plat of the Town of Hawthorne, recorded in of the allegations against him. He wrote, time, “Their lawyers have built a case the Official Records of Mineral County, Nevada on November 8, 1968, as Document No. 01455 “I am grateful for the support, trust, for protecting legislators from public and confidence bestowed upon me over scrutiny on the argument that it’s not in ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER FOR 2015 - 2016: 001-223-07 the years by my constituents and col- the public interest and the Legislature 1. If you wish to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you, exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following: leagues. As my senate term comes to an is not a governmental entity. That’s a. file with this Court a written pleading in response to the Complaint. end, I feel now is the time to step aside ridiculous. It’s the kind of double-talk b. Serve a Copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address and look for new opportunities to serve used by people to justify all kinds of is shown below. others.” nonsense.” 2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff, When Manendo resigned, the state Concealing a government-contracted and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, Senate Democrats put out a press and taxpayer-funded report on the which could result in the taking of money or property or the relief requested in the Complaint. release saying, “Such behavior is not behavior of an elected official is tanta- 3. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so prompty tolerable in any context, let alone by an mount to obstruction of justice. How are so that your response may be filed on time. elected member of the Nevada Senate. It the citizens ever to be able to evaluate is in the best interests of the institutions the seriousness of the allegations or Date: August 7, 2017. of the State Senate and the Nevada Leg- even whether the the allegations might islature that Senator Manendo resigns have risen to the level of warranting Franklin Wilkerson______from office.” criminal prosecution? Clerk of Court But the statement also declared, “In How high or low is the bar set for fu- By: __D Gallegos______order to maintain the privacy and con- ture lawmakers and legislative staffers Deputy Clerk fidentiality promised to the victims and and lobbyists? KELLY R. CHASE, Esq. witnesses who spoke to the independent We believe the public deserves a full PO Box 2800 investigator, the investigative report will accounting and that someone running Minden, NV 89423 not be made public.” for attorney general should join us in 775-782-3099 Did the Democratic senators purpose- demanding that accountability. —TM Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of Nov. 23, 2017 Page 11 Reno doctor sentenced to cards of thanks 10 years in ‘pill mill’ death case

By Scott Sonner doctor in northern Nevada during that Associated Press time period. “This is one of the most egregious RENO — A Nevada doctor branded cases I’ve ever seen in terms of numbers a “monster with a stethoscope” by the and quantifies supplied,” assistant U.S. father of an opioid overdose victim was Attorney James Keller said, adding that sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday Rand had violated the “bedrock” of the for involuntary manslaughter and illegal Hippocratic Oath, “First, do no harm.” distribution of a controlled substance. Rand was arrested in April 2016 follow- Dr. Robert Rand turned and apolo- ing a raid at a pill mill the FBI said had gized directly to Michael Yenick’s family been operating out of a Reno car dealer- in the federal courtroom before the sen- ship and Randy’s family practice office. tencing for his role in an illegal prescrip- The government dropped several other tion painkiller ring that already has sent charges against Rand as part of the plea several other defendants to prison. agreement, including a count involving The 54-year-old Reno physician could the death of a woman. have faced a maximum 28 years in Yenick died in October 2015, only a prison. His lawyers thought he’d be sen- week after his mother had begged Rand tenced to less than seven years after ad- to cut off the drugs she said her son had mitting his guilt as part of a plea bargain become addicted to. Thank You, truly takes a village. agreement. “He was a monster with a stetho- Mrs. Ce’arra Richards’ first grade class Mrs. Ce’arra Richards’ first grade But federal prosecutors said during scope,” his father, Edward Yenick Jr., (above) would like to give a big Rocket class the seven-hour hearing in U.S. District told the judge on Monday. Shout Out to those who have contributed Court the deal was off because Rand Cyndi Yenick, the mother, told Rand to enhancing their education with do- Thank You, failed to show proper remorse or take through tears, “You killed my son.” nations. Buck Hall donated a subscrip- The family of Ruth Ann Borgerson Del- full responsibility for his actions, includ- “You won’t be around to ignore the tion to the Time for Kids magazine for linger wants to say thank you for all the ing writing prescriptions for oxycodone plea of another mother. You won’t be each student. Students will receive one prayers, hugs and love shown to all of us and other opioids that led to the 2015 feeding this opioid epidemic in our com- magazine each week for the school year. during this time of loss. We thank you for death of Yenick, 33, a former University munity,” she said. Students are enjoying the magazines the food and donations, for the cards and of Nevada football player. A sister, Kristine Yenick, added, “You they are received so far and are eagerly flowers. Thank you to Keith Koch for the U.S. Judge Miranda Du ordered 10 disregarded the sanctity of my brother’s awaiting the next highly engaging and up wonderful services you conducted. To the years on the manslaughter charge and life with a prescription pad, a white coat to magazine. “Thank you Buck for your Mina Care and Share and the Mina VFW eight years on the drug charge but said and a pen.” generous donation and contribution to Post 2668 for all their help and letting the he can serve the sentences concurrently. Rand decided against testifying on the our continued success!” services and luncheon to be held there. She also ordered him to serve three witness stand where he would be subject Her class was awarded the Pets in Damon Dellinger years’ probation upon his release, pay a to cross-examination. But made a state- the Classroom Grant for Hermit Crabs. Linda Borgerson $25,000 fine and nearly $12,000 in res- ment from a podium in the courtroom While this grant covered a large part of Lucas and Britney Avery and family titution to cover the Yenick family’s fu- directed at Yenick’s family, which has the cost, the rest was supplemented by a Rena Avery neral costs. filed a wrongful death suit against him portion of the annual donation to Rich- Cheryl Woods “It is physicians like Dr. Rand through in Washoe County District Court. ards’ class from Mineral County Search Twila Ferguson and husband Paul their ignorance and reckless indifference “I want to say I am deeply sorry for the and Rescue, who started the “Adopt a Blake Borgerson and wife Debbie ... who are the enablers who’ve contrib- terrible grief, pain and suffering I have Teacher” campaign in Mineral County. Rena Steiner and husband David uted to the opioid crisis in our country,” caused by my actions,” Rand said. “I First graders are becoming Hermit Crab John and Dawn Borland Du said. cannot fathom your pain.” experts as they watch, ask questions, Jonnie Rae and James Burg and family Prosecutors said Rand prescribed Rand said he wouldn’t make any ex- read and record their new knowledge. Charles Jackson Jr. and Tommy more than 1.2 million oxycodone pills cuses but the victims deserved “some Richards would like to sincerely thank Craig and Serena Jackson and other opioids in 2014 and 2015 — Mineral County Search & Rescue and Scott Janis, Theora Janis and Chris- more than 500,000 more than any other > See PILLS, Page 12 Buck Hall for the generous donations. It tina Janis

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members, community leadership, family members of students and volunteers. Up to 3 feet of snow at Dance “The structure of the Dream Team in- continued from Page 1 corporates the standard leadership roles, with the added component of assigning Tahoe-area ski resorts good donation, included into their dance teens with our leadership roles, which entry. designed a mentoring experience of dedi- Associated Press mountainlast week after another 13 to These young ladies explained that this cation and role-modeling. Such a positive 15 inches fell on the summit Thursday can help families in town, while the small momentum has taken off, we are seeing RENO — Ski resorts around Lake Ta- night into Friday. entry fee will help create a fund toward students wanting to be service orientated hoe and the Sierra Nevada are picking The 40 inches at Mount Rose is the most their next event. and concentrating on beginning a legacy up where they left off last season with a so far in the Sierra, followed by estimated The students went on to share, “The for others. They are learning to take own- big dump of snow ahead of next week’s 23 inches at Heavenly at South Lake Ta- Dream Team is a big help to us because ership of things, like planning and desir- Thanksgiving holiday. hoe, 19 inches at Squaw Valley near Truc- it’s a chance for us to work beside adults ing the skills of learning how to decorate The National Weather Service said kee and 15 inches at Mammoth Mountain in an organization that is all about us as for an event. These middle-schoolers Friday the Mount Rose Ski Resort on in Mono County — all in California. kids.” have great ideas and are anxious to learn the southwest edge of Reno received Mount Rose set a seasonal record last Reyes went on to explain that her the avenues necessary to see it happen,” more than 3 feet of snow at the top of the year with a total of 64 feet. mother, Breanna Hatfield recently took Trujillo admitted. on the President position with other par- Future ideas will include a talent or ents that are involved in the group. lip-syncing show; flash mob presenta- The Dream Team had recently evolved tion, how-to events and fundraising op- from Trujillo’s college project entitled portunities. “We like the adults to help us Capstone, which was based upon creat- with our ideas, because we all really want BLM Christmas tree permits available ing a positive mindset and culture within to do good in school and with our lives,” The Bureau of Land Management, will be sold at various locations, includ- the overall school organization. Although Reyes confirmed. Carson City District, has began selling ing the Community Action Center in the project ended, those that participated Donations toward their decorations Christmas tree cutting permits. Hawthorne . The Reno and Carson City desired to rename the group and keep it or for “The Cool Closet” can be made by The permits allow cutting a pinyon BLM offices accept credit cards, cash, alive by adding in more high school staff calling the school at 775-945-3332. pine or juniper tree on designated BLM and checks; other locations only accept lands primarily in the Pinenut Moun- cash or checks made payable to the BLM. tains between Carson City and Yer- Tree cutters should be prepared with ington, the Clan Alpine and Desatoya warm clothing, first aid kit, extra food mountains east of Fallon, and the Excel- and water, heavy rope or chain, shovel sior Mountains southeast of Hawthorne. and tire chains, in the event of bad road Maps and directions are available with conditions or inclement weather. Some permit purchase. The cost per permit/ cutting areas may be inaccessible after tree is five dollars. snowfall, so it is advisable to cut trees No more than ten permits may be pur- early in the season. chased by one individual; the permits For more information please contact are for individual use only. Collection of Paul Fuselier, Carson City BLM Forestry trees for resale requires a special permit. Program Manager, at 775-885-6000 or The BLM permits for Christmas trees [email protected] SERPENT CLASSIC tentially fatal diseases. “I never witnessed anything but in- BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Pills tegrity and practicing good medicine,” —Nov. 30 - Dec. 2— continued from Page 11 added Dr. Linda Molloy, the medical director at Northern Nevada Regional Thursday, Nov. 30 Thursday, Nov. 30 sort of brief explanation.” He said he Medical Center in Sparks who super- HIGH SCHOOL GYM JR. HIGH GYM took a vow to never let his patients suffer vised him when he started there in 2008. 7:30 p.m. Serpents vs. Battle Mtn. 2:30 p.m. Lady Serpents vs. Battle after watching the pain his mother was Rand’s lead defense attorney told re- Friday, Dec. 1 Mtn. in while dying from cancer when he was porters afterward he thought Rand was HIGH SCHOOL GYM Friday, Dec. 1 in medical school. denied justice. 1:30 p.m. Lady Serpents vs. Dayton JR. HIGH GYM “I went too far. I was overzealous. I “I didn’t want him to plead guilty,” John 7:45 p.m. Serpents vs. Lovelock 9:45 p.m. Serpents vs. White Pine was misguided,” he said. “I was trying to Ohlson said. “I don’t think he’s guilty. I ameliorate one type of pain and caused wish we would have had a trial.” Saturday, Dec. 2 6:30 p.m. Lady Serpents vs. Lovelock another that I know will never go away.” Yenick’s family, which called Michael HIGH SCHOOL GYM About a dozen colleagues and former Yenick “Bub,” said in a statement the sen- 12 p.m. Lady Serpents vs. Lone Pine Saturday, Dec. 2 patients wrote letters on Rand’s behalf, tence “brings us no joy.” 5 p.m. Lady Serpents vs. Yerington JR. HIGH GYM including some who testified during “It will not bring Bub back or take away 6:15 p.m. Serpents vs. Yerington 1:15 p.m. Serpents vs. Bishop Monday’s hearing he saved their life with the overwhelming grief of losing a child,” early detection of cancer and other po- the parents said.