Hawthorne The Week of May 25, 2017 America’s Patriotic Home Mineral County 75¢ | Vol. 86 • No. 17 | A BattleIndependent-NewsIndependent-News Born Media newspaper The oldest continuous privately owned business in Mineral County. Published in Hawthorne, Nevada, since 1933 community | 4-5 sports | 16 Armed Forces Day photos Serpents run comes to an end at state america’s patriotic home Hawthorne celebrates Armed Forces Day By Heidi Bunch MCIN Staff 67 years ago, Hawthorne celebrated their first Armed Forces Day Celebra- tion and from that day forward, citizens of this county help to keep Hawthorne “America’s Patriotic Home”. Under a clear blue sky, main street was covered in red, white and blue for the parade on Saturday. This year’s theme of “America’s Military – Guardians of Freedom” was wholeheartedly felt by all those in attendance. With 70 entries, the parade was a hit once again with marching bands, mil- itary themed floats and princesses in monster trucks. Started 68 years ago by President Harry S. Truman, he set the day aside to honor men and women in the armed forces. This day celebrates each branch of the military together, on one given day. The first Armed Forces Day theme was “Teamed for Defense” on May 20, 1950. On that day, B-36 Bombers flew over state capitals in Washington, D.C. and over 33,000 participated in the pa- rade in New York City. Not just a day for a parade, the day also helps to educate society and public Tanya Bunch knowledge about the military and the The John Franklin Shain VFW Post 2313 float cruises down Main Street in Hawthorne on Saturday during the 67th annual role they play in our communities. Haw- Armed Forces Day parade. More photos on pages 4-5. thorne knows the roll the military plays in our small town. This is just a way to ities as well as adult and children fun and County Search & Rescue worked dili- as guardians of peace – many of them say “Thank You” to those who go above games were brought forth by businesses gently to help all 562 individuals who away from their homes, their friends and and beyond to protect our county. and the Armed Forces Day committee. walked through the building with ques- their families. They are visible evidence A big hit coming down the street was From burn-out contests, a pin-up contest tions and listened to many stories. It was of our determination to meet any threat Cecil the Serpent, who was given a face- to watermelon eating contest and ham- asked that the group re-open the build- to the peace with measured strength and lift and new paint job this year. He was ster balls at the park, people were able to ing again next year due to large support high resolve. They are also evidence of a quite proud of the new design and wove keep busy throughout the day and night. that was seen. harsh but inescapable through – that the his way down the street showing off his One new event this year was the open- A quote from 1953 explains why we survival of freedom requires great cost pearly white teeth. ing of the historic old Mineral County celebrate this day, “Our Servicemen and and commitment, and great personal A great balance of family oriented activ- Courthouse. Members of Mineral women are serving throughout the world sacrifice,” President John F. Kennedy. community education Mineral County High students get ‘bite of reality’ By Sheri Samson MCIN Correspondent In an age when students are appearing less than prepared for the truth of life’s practical expenses, Financial Horizons Credit Union and many from their local Board of Trustees, along with commu- nity volunteers, joined to bring the “Bite of Real- ity” program to the Mineral County High School students again this year. With an outstanding and integrated use of a student receiving an initial packet of a profile, the teens are set with the task of moving among the Sheri Samson room to tables of experts that lead them into filling The Hawthorne Convention Center played host to a variety of their required spots related to normal living costs. acts at the Armed Forces Day Talent Show last Wednesday. One young man stated that his profile had him working as a sports trainer making $2404 per month as a take home salary but his wife was a part-time clerk bringing in $1000 to add to their AFD talent show a hit monthly budget. In following this student to the By Sheri Samson ing evening of enjoyable local many necessary locations, he quickly found that MCIN Correspondent entertainment. he had to budget for transportation expenses, In the final tabulations of the monthly rent, household grocery items, basic With over seven acts pre- evening, a surprising result came furnishings and one child, while attempting to sented by hosting MC, Ann Kee, as the number one winners in include some standard electronic choices that he in the youth category and an- both the youth and the adult really wanted but couldn’t afford. Sheri Samson other six performing in the adult category shared the common Each packet came with an actual checkbook in Students at Mineral County High learned about division, the Armed Forces thread of family talent. Singer which the students fill out a check when making life as an adult at an educational school event Talent Show, held Wednesday, Liz Rogers who sang a rendition purchases along the way. Some students had to go last week. May 17, was a night of talent of “Red House” won in the adult to the credit union table for advice, while others and applause. Audience mem- competition, while her daughter, remained tight in spending their money. had never filled one out before. Conservative finan- bers enjoyed an unusual array Ashley Rogers who sang “Can’t An additional reality concept was each profile cial options of purchasing clothing secondhand of talents ranging from a box- Help Falling In Love With You” being encumbered by monthly obligations such or using the bus to forgo the purchase of a vehicle ing routine to an Indian hoop as a duet with Braedyn Barton, as student loans, existing credit card debt, medi- were other eye-opening moments for the students dance; musical choreography took home the youth division’s cal bills and possible child care costs. It didn’t take to understand creating a savings. Either way, the and instrumentals to vocal pre- first place award. long for students to realize how a dollar doesn’t teenagers were required to balance their money sentations. All were congratulated for stretch too far and money does talk - it says “good- and understand fees or interest rates for accuracy Each talent was warmly re- their participation and encour- bye” in most cases. at each station. Volunteers were professional in ceived by the audience and the aged to continue with their indi- In making their “purchases” the process of prop- other participants in an inspir- vidual talents. erly filling out a check enlightened many teens who > See MCHS, Page 9 page 2 Mineral County Independent-News || The Week of May 25, 2017 your seven-day forecast today friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday 86/48 80/49 84/50 88/53 90/53 91/54 92/58 Partly sunny Mostly sunny Sunny Warm with plenty of Mostly sunny and very Warm with increasing Hot with sun and some sunshine warm clouds clouds birth announcement Arts council back in swing David King Ives III was born By Sheri Samson March 2, 2017 at Banner Chur- MCIN Correspondent chill Hospital weighing eight pounds, eight ounces and 19.5 A resurgence for the Mineral County inches long, the exact same size Arts Council (MCAC) came when Sho- as his big sister Gabriella. He is shana Zeldner, Community Arts Di- welcomed by his parents David rector from the Nevada Arts Council, King Ives, Jr and Lindsey Ives, brought together a local group for an open forum regarding artistic and cul- his paternal grandmother Doris tural awareness for the area. Several Ives, his maternal grandparents MCAC members were present, joined Richard and Barbara Reuter, his by a few community leaders and one Uncle Kyle, Auntie Heather and high school student, Diego Pittman. The many cousins. eight- member panel gave an interesting balance of interaction, ideas and desires for the Hawthorne area to expand the broad expansion of art within the com- munity. Sheri Samson Using a brainstorming technique to Nevada Community Arts Director Sho- create ideas and concerns, Zeldner had shana Zeldner directed an open forum attendees list the assets, dreams and ob- to benefit the Mineral County Arts stacles within the local region, including Council recently. buildings and groups which could help further the arts through music, plays, dance and artistic displays. The meeting In the aspect of identifying obstacles, was designed to target grants and op- teen Pittman shared his personal insight. portunities to be implemented into the To him the lack of teen involvement was town’s fabric of vast talents and expand due to a loss of dedicated mentors; no within participation from the local chil- strong encouragement toward the arts dren. and the need to provide a safe place Zeldner stated, “Once a vision is nar- to constantly share your talent within rowed down and formulated, the needs Hawthorne. can be supported with appropriate av- “If you have nowhere to share your ar- enues of funding and locations for all tistic talents throughout the year, many ages.” kids just give up.