e story of our County Flag

Written by LauraLee (Lulu) Fitzwater

e Eureka County flag can be seen perched high atop the flagpoles around Eureka County, and many are familiar with its design. e four corners depict emblems of a plow for the farming industry, a pickaxe and a shovel for the mining industry, a cow for the beef and cattle ranching industry, and a sheep for the stock-sheep industry. e center of the flag reads “Eureka County Nevada” with two pieces of wheat underneath it. e designs themselves are blue, and they stand out from a white background. While the flag’s design might be common knowledge, many do not know who designed the flag, or how it came to be.

Linda Parman-Dempsey was the original designer of the flag. e lions club held a contest for students around Eureka County to create a flag design, and the winner’s design was to be implemented. Linda’s design was slightly different than the current; it was pictured on a blue background instead of white, and the designs were colored with more detail instead of simply being blue, but the Lions club changed the flag to its current design, which looks more simplistic.

Linda was only in sixth grade when the contest was held and still holds the flag in high regard. “I remember, as soon as the flag came out, my dad went out and bought it for me. It cost $25, which, you know, $25 at the time was a lot because we didn’t have much money. I still have that flag today.” She explained on a phone call interview regarding the flag.

e flag is still used and loved, showing that citizens of Eureka are proud to live here. Many will likely remember the flag as a nice reminder of home. Others might see it as a symbol for the work citizens of Eureka County put in to keep the economy stable. e meaning of the flag could change as time goes on, or vary from person to person, however, the flag still remains a symbol of pride within Eureka County.

Lulu lives in Diamond Valley. She is an amazing 15 year old young lady (on July13th). She will be beginning her Sophomore year next fall in Eureka. We are lucky and excited to have her writing for e Eureka County Star! Welcome aboard Lulu.

So much of who Patsy is comes from her family. I asked what makes her happiest. Without even a pause she said, “Going to church.” She attended the Baptist church in Carlin until the Pastor le then she found solace at the Catholic Church where she goes and loves the singing part. Oh, and over her life her favorite job she had? She was the receptionist at the Elko Medical Clinic for a time. She said she loved the people and the fact that she was helping. at’s Patsy in a nut shell. Someone who whole-heartedly wants to help those around her.

At 80 years old is she slowing up? Oh no way, no how. She’s still very much in charge of herself, her home, her family, the four dogs I saw and her herd of cats that she says numbered way too many for a while but is now down to somewhere between 12 to 17. (Many feral) But! ere is not a mouse in her inviting home. Or in the shop or barn or within ear shot when she calls her kitties and pups all to supper.

I have met Patsy several times along my life path but this was once when I really got to sit and enjoy talking with her. It will always hold a special place in my heart that she took the time to tell me about being Patsy Tomera. Yes, I still want to be her. anks, Patsy, the next diet Pepsi is on me.

Spotlighting Eurekans is a monthly feature in e Eureka County Star. Tell me who you feel we should spotlight. We are a varied community lets shine a spotlight on those we are glad are part of us. Reach out to me at trina@theeurekacountystar.com

eureka rOdeO Club

wiNs six state CHaMpiONsHips

Written by Rose Buchanan

e Eureka Rodeo Club won six championships and two titles during the State Finals Rodeo, May 24th-29th in Winnemucca, Nevada. When the dust settled, Eureka Rodeo Club members did Eureka County and their families proud advancing to National and International competitions. e National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) will be held July 16th-22nd in Gillette, Wyoming. e National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) will be held June 18th-22nd in Perry, Georgia. e Silver State International Rodeo (SSIR) will be held June 30th – July 7th in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Grant Kiechler, 4th place National Qualifier in HS Steer Wrestling will compete at the NHSFR. Kiechler also qualified for SSIR in HS Team Roping and HS Tie Down Roping.

Oliver Buchanan is Trap Shoot State Champion and will compete at NHSFR. Buchanan also qualified for SSIR in HS Tie Down Roping and HS Team Roping.

Scarlett Buchanan, 4th place National Qualifier in HS Goat Tying will compete at NHSFR. Buchanan also qualified for SSIR in HS Breakaway Roping and HS Team Roping.

Hannah Bliss earned 6th place in the second go-round of State Finals in HS Breakaway Roping.

From Our Past

Eureka has a varied and long history.

e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!

25 Years Ago

Eureka Sentinel, October 1998 eurekaN Has Grand Champion

e White Pine Junior Livestock show and sale was held in Ely on Aug. 22 and 23. e grand champion market steer, weighing 1,220 pounds was exhibited by Cassidy Betchart of Eureka. It was purchases for $1.35 per pound by Maureen Vaught of the Flower Basket/Expresso Depot and Archer Travel.

30 Years Ago

Eureka Sentinel, January 1993 pete at NJHFR. Filippini also qualified for SSIR in JH Girls’ Breakaway Roping, JH Ribbon Roping and JH Team Roping.

Jayden Buchanan, 2nd place National Qualifier in JH Girls’ Goat Tying, 4th place National Qualifier in JH Barrel Racing will compete at NJHFR.

Buchanan also qualified for SSIR in JH Girls’ Breakaway Roping, JH Pole Bending, and JH Team Roping.

Leeah Osterhoudt is National Qualifier in all her events and will compete at NJHFR. Osterhoudt is JH Girls’ Breakaway Roping State Champion, JH Girls’ Goat Tying State Champion, JH Ribbon Roping State Champion and earned 3rd place in JH Team Roping (heeler Henry Buchanan). Osterhoudt also earned JH All Around Cowgirl.

Henry Buchanan is a National Qualifier in all his events and will compete at NJHFR. Buchanan is JH Tie Down Roping State Champion, JH Boys’ Goat Tying State Champion, Reserve State Champion Rifle Shoot, 3rd place JH Team Roping (header Leeah Osterhoudt) and 3rd place JH Ribbon Roping.

Congratulations to our Eureka Rodeo Club on a successful 2022-2023 rodeo season!

We wish all our National and International Qualifiers safe travels and fast runs in the rodeo arena!

Quinn Filippini qualified for SSIR in HS Tie Down Roping, HS Boys’ Cutting, and HS Team Roping.

Quil Filippini, 2nd place National Qualifier in JH Barrel Racing and JH Pole Bending will com-

Frank Buchanan is 4th place National Qualifier in JH Tie Down Roping and will compete at NJHFR. Buchanan also qualified for SSIR in JH Rifle Shoot, JH Ribbon Rope and JH Team Roping. Buchanan also earned JH Rookie of the Year.

Natalie Bliss qualified for SSIR in JH Girls’ Breakaway Roping, JH Girls’ Goat Tying, and JH Pole Bending.

Nicholas Bliss is a National Qualifier earning 3rd place in JH Rifle Shoot. Kaycee Osterhoudt qualified for SSIR in JH Team Roping, JH Girls’ Goat Tying, and JH Girls’ Breakaway Roping.

Congratulations to our Eureka Rodeo Club on a successful 2022-2023 rodeo season! We wish all our National and International Qualifiers safe travels and fast runs in the rodeo arena!

50 Years Ago

Eureka Sentinel, April 1973 dale elliott to Head local Firemen

At a recent meeting of the Eureka Volunteer Fire Department election of officers was held. Chosen to serve were: President, Dale Elliott, Vice President, Don Getes, Secretary, Pete Goicoechea, Treasurer, Duke Klindt and Fire Warden, A. J. Sorholus.

100 Years Ago

Eureka Sentinel, April 10, 1948 purchase shell service station

Beverly Hooper, Newark Valley rancher and stockman, Tuesday of this week purchased and took possession of the Shell Oil Station from James T Stinnett who has conducted the business for the past three years. Delos(a) Crowe, brother of Mrs. Hooper, arrived there Tuesday from Salt Lake City and is in charge of the station.

Shadows of China

Wri en By Warren Rapelye White

Gripping true life story of a missionary family’s 47 year experience in China from 1893 to 1940, facing danger and hardship for the land and people they loved. Their lives were overturned by the brutal Japanese invasion in 1937.

“This book shines a light on the best of the human spirit.”

—Elizabeth Lyon

“A remarkable insight to a period of Chinese history. The family le ers are a treasure.”

—Brian Suen

CRESCENT VALLEY & BEOWAWE NEWS

Written by Trina Machacek

Every community has that one go to person who has everyone on speed dial or knows how to get anything done, anytime. Meet Christina Tucker, Crescent Valley’s gal Friday and every other day of the week. Christina, her husband and quickly growing kids, are transplants from Florida and found just what they were looking for when they landed in Northern Eureka County. We are reaping the rewards of Christina’s multi talents. You want, need, desire information or help? Christina will do her magic and get you to exactly where or what you need.

In preparing to cover our wonderful Eureka County I took a very long day and took in the sights and sounds of Beowawe and Crescent Valley. Not that I haven’t been there before. But now I was looking to bring back information about “whatssup” in zip code 89821. Yes, Eureka County has three zip codes! Who knew?

(Oh. Another reason to have a new locally owned and county wide newspaper. Oh. e things we will all learn and share. Oh. So why not subscribe and advertise in your Eureka County Star. I’m just sayin’! T.)

Contrary to what I was told from a local representative of the North end who told me there were no businesses or anything up there. Shame on him. I found a wonderfully diverse and growing population of businessmen and women working hard and successfully too.