I woke up the other morning and the thought of Q-Tips came to the forefront of my mind. You know. Like waking up and thinking about why cows lick at their nose with their tongues? I suppose that is answered the same way as people answering the joke about why dogs lick—well you know.
e answer is “Because they can.” But! Yes, a soly swabbed “but.” What other reason is there for a cotton swab, aka, Q-Tip®, other than for your ears? Which! All doctors will tell you not to use these magical ditties in your ears. I have always been taught to use nothing except my elbow in my ears. Well since I can’t seem to get my elbow to my ears, that leaves—nothing to use in my ears. I’d like to see someone who could actually put their elbow in their ears. Quite a visual for sure.
So. If you take away using a Q-Tip®for any medical purpose, any art purpose, and any make-up purpose. What are uses for these little ear diggers?
Let me say here that I find these “cotton candy wrapped little bug barbells,” an inspired invention. Did you know that in 1923 Leo Gerstenzang was watching his wife roll little pieces of tissue around the ends of a toothpick to clean their baby’s ears when he got an epiphany to make the first cotton swab? Yes, Ole Leo is the king of the swab. He started all the rage, started marketing them and called them “Baby Gays.” I suppose because they made babies so happy to get their ears cleaned with the so tipped sticks. So. Why can babies get the swab but as an adult we are told the elbows story? Because we, as adults, cannot be trusted to not hurt ourselves.
We humans, yes, I have been guilty of this. Digging clear down in our ears to places we should not enter into. I suppose we could always ask any passing mother to use a swab on our ears.
Apparently, moms are the only people on mother earth that are qualified to bring swab and ear together!
Although this “new” product was originally called Baby Gays, in 1926, the labels were changed to read Q-Tips® Baby Gays. Later, the name Baby Gays was discarded and Q-Tips® became the identifying mark for cotton swabs. e “Q” in Q-Tips® stands for quality and the word “tips” describes the cotton swab at the end of the stick.
I was on a trip with a friend and we shared hotel rooms as we traveled along. One morning as we were just waking up, okay she was waking up as I was already laying in my bed thinking of this Q-Tip®problem. I mentioned to her to try to think of anything other than ears, medical, art or make-up that these swabs could be used for. She had been a medic for wildland fire. She listed hundreds of icky applications to use them for medical purposes. I am here to tell you that I never knew you could roll an eyelid back with a swab so you could look into someone’s eye to get out a piece of whatever was in there. Man I could have used that little trick several times on my husband. He oen got pieces of metal in his eyes while working in his machine shop. I would twist up the end of a tissue, calling it a ninny, hold his eye open with one hand and get whatever was swimming in his eye with my ninny. A Q-Tip®makes much more sense. Live and learn.
e thing is that neither of us could think of anything but ears to use these magical teeny tiny batons for. Truth be told, it took up several miles of roadway that day on our trip talking about just the medical uses. e doctors used an innumerable amount of those long ones during Covid. How many do you suppose were stuck up noses?
I bet over his life, Bob Ross, the guy on TV that teaches painting, has used his fair share of paint dipped swabs. Oh and craers. Talk about an innumerable number of Q-tips! From getting in those little corners of shadow boxes to spreading glue or glitter on the latest creation, the swab is the go-to tool and has a place in every craer’s room.
Today someone has decided the rolled stiff stick in my swabs needed to be made of plastic. Come on, leave well enough alone. I mean how are all those bugs supposed to use the swabs as barbells if they bend in the middle. Just saying.
Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
McEwen Hits An Amazing Mark of Safety
By Trina Machacek
In a recent post on Facebook, McEwen announced the following good news.
“Safety Milestone!”
“Our Gold Bar Nevada operations have reached 6 years with zero Lost Time Incidents — a remarkable achievement made possible by a strong safety culture and an engaged workforce.
ank you to every employee and contractor who makes safety a daily priority.”
We at the Star would like to take this time to thank McEwen for the support they have shown to this paper. We truly believe that responsible mining is good for Nevada and exceptional for Eureka County. McEwen hits that mark respectively.
Congratualtions to the crews and management on reaching this milestone.
For more information on this and other news from McEwen Mining go to: #SafetyMilestone #McEwen #mining #gold #nevada
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES
Volunteers Needed for VBS
Eureka Community Church is gearing up for its annual Vacation Bible School. is year ages 4-year-old through 6th grade will be introduced to Psalm 23 on July 20-24 at the Community Church. All children are invited. If you would like to volunteer to help with VBS, contact Galen or Marion Byler or Judy Covarrubias.
Soball Home Game is Week
Come support our girls at the Eureka Soball Field located at 31 Tannehill Rd., in Eureka. e concession stand will be open for Friday and Saturday games only! April 3rd Lady Vandals vs. Mineral Co. double header at noon and 2 p.m. April 4th Lady Vandals vs. White Pine JV Double Header at noon and 2 p.m.
Pool Table on the Road
A couple of shady looking guys were seen recently, rolling a pool table down, or maybe up Main Street in Eureka. Ralph Cuda and Lloyd Morrison took to Highway 50 for the move. It was not clear if they were going up the highway or down the highway? We doubt they will be available for hire, so don’t even try.
Nevada Gold Mines has proposed a new rail line, and Eureka County wants to make sure you have access to the latest information.
e proposed route and several alternatives were recently presented at the Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board meeting. You can view all of them now on the Eureka County Parcel Finder application: scan the QR code.
Keep in mind that any of these routes may change as the project moves through the federal Surface Transportation Board permitting process.
As the plans grow into more solid form, more information will become available.
e time for filing for the open seats for the 2026 election has closed and here are your Eureka County candidates’ voters will have to choose from.
e one office that will become vacant will be the District Attorney. ere are no candidates that filed for the position.
ere will be two seats that will have two candidates this year.
1. e Eureka County Sheriff’s race will offer current Sheriff Miles Umina and Deputy Jason Flanagan. 2. e Eureka County Commissioner District 2 candidates are Current Commissioner Rich McKay and newcomer Steel Raine.
DAtES to SAvE
e 2026 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
e Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) will be available to use not later than Friday, April 24, 2026 and will close with polls on election day.
Early Voting starts Saturday, May 23, 2026 and goes through Friday, June 5, 2026.
e 2026 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
e Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) will be available to use not later than Friday, September 18, 2026 and will close with polls on election day.
Early voting starts Saturday, October 17, 2026 and goes through Friday, October 30, 2026.
Please Choose Wisely
By Trina Machacek
Rogne, Brenna Brenna Rogne Nonpartisan School Board Trustee, Seat 2A Eureka County Jones, Brent Brent Jones
Kersey, Diana V. Diana Virginia Kersey
Pollock, Dillon Z. Dillon Zander Pollock
Porter, Elmer D. Elmer D. Porter
Buckmaster, Frederick D. Frederick Dale Buckmaster
Flanagan, Jason Jason Flanagan
Eureka County Rice, Jeremy C. Jeremy C Rice
County Bowling, Katherine J. Katherine J. Bowling
County
County Shivers, Laura S. Laura S. Shivers
Town
Eureka County Todd, Melynda Melynda Todd
School Board Trustee, Seat 2A Eureka County Mears, Michael A. Michael A Mears
Party County Assessor Eureka County Umina, Miles A. Miles Umina
Sheriff Eureka County Johnson, Pernecia “Necie” Pernecia Johnson
Party County Treasurer Eureka County Klatt, Randall N. Randall Neal Klatt
Television District, Seat 4B Eureka County McKay, Richard "Rich" Richard McKay
Eureka County Raine, Steel F. Steel F. Raine
I have been inundated with remarks and questions about the U.S. Congressional seat coming up for bid this year. e seat will become vacant as Congressman Mark Amondei will be retiring. Because there is much talk of a former resident of Eureka running for election to this seat, here is the final list of the candidates for congress in Nevada. Please do choose wisely.
REpRESEntAtivE in CongRESS, DiStRiCt 2
• Benitez-ompson, Teresa F. (D)
• Billat, Jennifer (R)
• Chapman, Lynn (IAP)
• Doyle, Tom (R)
• Durham, Kathy (D)
• Enriquez, Gamaliel Z. “Gamy” (D)
• Flippo, David (R)
• Fonken, Matthew (D)
• Forbush, George (R)
• Gorman, Gerold L. (D)
• Grego, Bruce (R)
• Hebert, Josh (D)
• Jolle, Mark (D)
• Kerns, Johnny E. (D)
• Kidd, Robert G. “Greg” (D)
• Lowe, Andrea (R)
• Miller, Douglas “Doug” (R)
• Olsen, Jerry (R)
• Settelmeyer, James A. (R)
• Shepherd, Rick (R)
• Simon, Jr., Fred J. (R)
• Smith, Michael “Mike” (R)
• Tylawsky, Sherman (R)
• Wadsworth, Morgan (D)
• Watts, Jesse J. (R)
• White, Samuel (D)
us know how we
or if we need to adjust our list. These are spot prices as of our Friday Deadlines. Prices: March 26, 2026
Johnny’s Tech Corner
at Actually Saves You Time
By Johnny Fitzgerald
Most of us don’t think of technology as something that saves time. If anything, it oen feels like a pain rather than a convenience. Between notifications, updates, and apps pulling us in different directions, it can feel like our devices are competing for our attention more than helping us get things done. But used the right way, a few simple tools can quietly give you time back every single day. No complicated setups. No learning curve. Just small changes that make everyday tasks easier.
USE YoUR voiCE inStEAD of YoUR tHUMbS
If you’re still typing out long text messages on your phone, you’re doing it the hard way. Both iPhone and Android phones have built-in voice-to-text. Tap the little microphone icon on your keyboard and just talk. Your phone will convert it into a message almost instantly.
is is especially useful when you’re:
• Sending longer messages
• Replying quickly while on the go
• Taking notes without stopping what you’re doing It’s not perfect, but it’s surprisingly accurate and far faster than typing.
LEt YoUR pHonE REMEMbER tHingS foR YoU
Most people try to keep everything in their heads. at works…until it doesn’t.
Instead, use a simple reminders app. Both iPhone and Android have one built in.
• Need to remember something when you get home? Set a reminder.
• Need to call someone later? Set a reminder.
• Need to take something with you when you leave? Set a reminder.
It takes about five seconds and saves you from that all-too-common moment of thinking, “I knew I was supposed to do something.”
KEEp A RUnning notES LiSt
A good notes app is one of the most underrated tools on your phone. Instead of trying to remember everything, write it down as it comes up. Grocery lists, project ideas, measurements, things to look up later. It all adds up.
Apps like Google Keep or Apple Notes make this simple and easy to access from anywhere.
e real benefit is not just organization. It’s mental clarity. When you stop trying to remember everything, you free up your attention for what actually matters.
AUtoMAtE tHE LittLE StUff
ere are small, repetitive tasks we all do every day that can be automated.
Simple examples include:
• Setting recurring reminders for weekly tasks
• Using calendar alerts so you don’t have to watch the clock
• Turning on “Do Not Disturb” during certain hours ese may seem like small things, but they add up quickly over time.
KEEp it SiMpLE
You don’t need dozens of apps or a complicated system. In fact, the simpler you keep things, the more likely you are to actually use them.
Pick one or two tools that make sense for your routine and start there. Once they become habits, you can always build from there. Technology should not feel like extra work. It should quietly remove friction from your day. And when it does, you might be surprised how much time you get back.
Johnny is an insufferable Gen-Xer who escaped Southern California before the next Big One sinks it into the Pacific. He now calls Eureka home and refuses to leave. He can be reached for questions, comments, and ideas at JohnnyFEureka@gmail.com
Our Little Ants
Submissions from Eureka County 7th & 8th Grade Students
Eureka Students Have Musical Aspirations
By Amelia Goikoetxea
e annual music festival is an event where each county in Nevada sends one school band to perform. Each band selects two pieces of music to play at the festival. Our band chose to perform “Blue Sky,” “Horizon,” and “Golden.” e festival took place from Monday, March 23, to Tuesday, March 24. Each county’s music director had the option to decide whether their band would perform on Monday or Tuesday. Our music director, Annesa Ashcro, chose to perform on Tuesday.
We le school at 8:30 a.m. and arrived at the Elko High School of Performing Arts by 10:30 a.m., where we watched the Wells band perform. Aer their performance, we returned to set up our instruments and went to the warm-up room. We spent some time warming up before heading on stage.
We played our two songs while the judge evaluated our performance. Aer we finished, the judge provided us with some feedback on areas we could improve. Aer the festival, we went out for lunch and then returned to school at 2:40 p.m.
Country Roads on Hwy 278 Saturday, April 4, 1:30 p.m. — Kids 12 and Under — Special Prizes for 4 and Under Grand Prizes in Both Age Groups
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Whiskey purchase 6. Punt
Flimsy 14. Dwight’s opponent in ‘52 & ‘56
15. “I cannot tell ___”
16. Move like a heron, perhaps 17. “Turning two” in baseball
19. Desktop image
20. Nationality suffix
21. Neighbor of Cambodia
22. Jeer
24. Like some chocolate
25. Film part
26. Sixth planet
29. State Bird of Louisiana 32. Impressive display
33. Prepare an apple, perhaps
___ about: approximately 36. Objective 37. Giant of myth
38. Director Preminger 39. Shoppe sign word 40. Greenish blue 41. Boutique purchase 42. Dictionary
44. Sisters’ daughters 45. Appointed time 46. Beachgoer’s take-home
47. People from Hanoi or Hong Kong
50. Fringe benefit
51. Vitamin bottle info
54. Wise one
55. Minneapolis-St. Paul area
58. Cupid, to the Greeks
59. Some paintings 60. Weeper of myth
61. Fender blemish 62. 1/500 of the Indianapolis 500
Spike Lee’s “She’s ___ Have It”
Chimney channel
Keyboard key
One of the Clintons
PFD stuffing
Pandora’s boxful
Cloak-and-dagger org.
Places for peeping through, perhaps
Like some Chinese pork dishes
Computer misdeed
“American ___”
Aloha State bird
Bring home
Feature of 60’s muscle cars
On ___: having a streak of good luck
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
April 5, 2001
They’re Off to Washington
Saturday, March 23 was a busy day for Eureka high school state history day students.
Five students have earned the right to advance to Washington D.C. in June. Winners with group projects were Clint Tognotti and Shane Moody with their project on “the gold rush.”
Individual project winners were Katie Buffington with a project called “all aboard the transcontinental railroad,” Samantha Taylor (senior division with a project on “space” and Julie Etchegaray with her paper on “atomic testing in Nevada.”
Julie also won the Russell Elliott award for the best Nevada-based project and the Grace Danberg award.
It has been requested that Julie’s paper be placed in an oral history archive at the Department of Energy in Las Vegas.
Katie won the “best individual project” entry of the show.
50 Years Ago
April 3, 1976
Senior Citizens Look to New Program
A luncheon program two days a week for senior citizens looks very promising for the community.
e Eureka committee for aging services met Monday aernoon to formulate plans to carry out the program which the committee sponsors.
A tentative date has been set for aer Easter. Further information will be given at a later date and on poster around town.
Several local senior citizens are looking forward to the program which besides lunch, will also carry out a recreation plan for the two aernoons each week.
Anyone 60 years of age or over is welcome to participate in the program.
100 Years Ago
April 3, 1926
County Buys Self Dumping Gravel Trucks
Eureka County this week purchased two self-dumping gravel trucks from Pershing County, and upon the completion of installing a large culvert to carry the waters of the Big Ditch across the road at the Eureka Con slag dump, will commence graveling the road on the flat leading to the Holly Mine, and continue this gravel stretch through Ruby Hill Avenue to the highway on Main Street. It is also planned to gravel the highway at Frank Lewis’ stables to and around the Eureka Con. slag dump leading to the local railway depot. e county already owns a gravel loader and this will be placed at a pit on Cariboo Hill and the gravel will be taken from there. e Commissioners have considerable other road work mapped out, but on account of the present heavy traffic to and from the Holly mine, this work will be completed first.
“Two Times” by Allen Vaughan
trypp brown Wins State ffA Ag Mechanics Award
TRIED AND TRUE Eureka Cooks
Submitted by Grace Bryner
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DiRECtionS:
Trypp Brown of Eureka High School FFA has won the coveted First High Individual Nevada Ag Mechanic’s honor at the State FFA convention.
Trypp is now bound for the National FFA Convention in Washington D.C. Nobody could be prouder of this young man than his family. ere is a mechanical-ag hands-on gene in Trypp’s linage. His father Danny Brown and Grandfather Phillip Brwon own and operate Browns Welding. Tyrpp’s grandmother, Linda Dempsey and great grandfather George Parman have ranched all their lives. So the talent Trypp comes by, he comes by honestly and with pride.
Make fortune Cookies at Home
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; have fortune strips ready.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted butter, vanilla, almond extract, and water. Mix until incorporated. Add the flour and cornstarch and mix until just combined.
Using a tablespoon, spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula or the back of a tablespoon, spread the batter into a 3-inch circle. Only do two at a time!
Bake for 7-8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges begin to brown slightly. Remove from the oven and, working quickly, flip the cookie over, place a fortune in the center, and gently fold the cookie in half to resemble a semi-circle. Place the semicircle onto the edge of a cup and gently press the ends down to form a horseshoe shape. Place the cookie in a muffin tin to let it cool and hold its shape. Repeat the process with the remaining batter. Enjoy!
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Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps March 19–25, 2026
Editor’s note from Trina Machacek, Publisher-Editor of e Eureka County Star
Dear Residents and Readers,
It is our intent to bring you local government information in a timely manner. We obtain local news as it comes to us from local individuals and our staff. If you take anything away from this note, as you read our reports of meetings and gatherings, remember this. When reading the recaps we publish: “Two people can hear the same things at a meeting or gathering and come away with two very different points of view. Just ask your family what you heard and what was said at your last family gathering. YIKERS! I am trying to report as best I can in our little community. If you ever feel the need to say something, have questions about things in e Star, please contact me about the content of our lovely and much-loved newspaper. I welcome your notes to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com.”
Submitted Articles
Arrest Recaps
For the dates of March 19, 2026 – March 25, 2026, there were no arrests reported.
Justice Court News
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, was present and conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of
Nevada vs. Ellis Clay Higbee, Case Number 21 CR 00017 7D.
Present via Zoom at 701 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Higbee representing himself. Present in person on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq.
The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on supervision for the misdemeanor offenses of failure to use due care, under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession with intent to use a drug. The Court informed Defendant he needs to comply with all orders of the Court.
Eureka County Courthouse.
Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.
Eureka County Star
N OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SINGLE APPRAISALS AND FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE ALPINE LODGE AND LOUIE’S LOUNGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (during a regularly scheduled Board meeting) in the Eureka County Commission Chambers in the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada.
The reason for said hearing is to invite public comments and consider the single appraisals and fair market value of the real properties along Main Street in Eureka, Nevada, commonly known as The Alpine Lodge and Louie’s Lounge. Information on the proposed changes can be acquired from the Office of the County Clerk, by emailing ClerkRecorder@eurekacountynv.gov or by calling 775-237-5263.
Board of Eureka County Commissioners /s/ Rich McKay, Chairman
Published in The Eureka County Star April 2 and 9, 2026.
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada-sponsored Consumer Session to be held in Washoe County, Nevada, pursuant to NRS 704.069(2). Docket No. 26-03017 BEFORE THE
OF CONSUMER SESSION
Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 704.069(2), the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) is required to hold at least one general consumer session in the county with the second largest population within the state of Nevada each calendar year. Washoe County is currently the county with the second largest population within the state of Nevada. The Commission has designated this matter as Docket No. 26-03017.
Pursuant to NRS 704.069(2), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission has scheduled a CONSUMER SESSION for this Docket to be held as follows: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Washoe County Commission Chambers 1001 E. St. Building A, Reno, Nevada 89512
Interested persons may appear and be heard on any topic concerning a public utility regulated by the Commission. Public comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker at the discretion of the Commission. If within fifteen (15) minutes after the start of the Consumer Session, no member of the public has appeared to participate or comment, the Consumer Session may be adjourned. The Commission will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend the Consumer Session. If special arrangements for the Consumer Session are necessary, please notify the Commission Secretary at (775) 684-6167 (Carson City) or (702) 486-2600 (Las Vegas) at least two business days prior to the Consumer Session.
Interested persons may also file comments electronically through the Electronic Filing System on the Commission’s website or at either of the Commission’s offices on or before FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026.
This Notice is available for public viewing on the Commission’s website: https://puc.nv.gov; and at the Commission’s offices: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148.
By the Commission,
TRISHA OSBORNE,
Assistant Commission Secretary
Dated: Carson City, Nevada
3/23/26
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Eureka Community Services
SPRING EDITION 2026
Eureka Senior Center
20 W. Gold St, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5097
Linda Gordon, Director Lunch: Mon. – Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Breakfast: Friday 9 –10 a.m.
• Homebound Meal Delivery – 60 years+ and homebound
• Food Pantry – First Friday 1–2 p.m., Third Wed. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.*
• Transportation – Raines – Thursday
• Monthly Medical / Shopping Trip Elko
• Golden Groceries – 60+ (no income eligibility)
• Belles & Beaus – Bingo, Tues. 1 –2:30 p.m. Provides helium balloons for order
• Medicare Assistance – Every other month
*Income eligibility for food pantry
Eureka County Library
80 South Monroe St, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5307 Robin Evans, Assistant
• Story Time –Fri.
• Adult Crafting: Thurs. 4 –8 p.m.
• Computer Services
• Catalog of Online Books
• Free Libby Audio Books
• Interlibrary Loan
• Nevada State Park Pass
• Copy / Printing / Fax
Eureka Lion’s Club
81 E Clark St. First Wed. of the Month 6 p.m.
• Eye Glass Assistance
• Speech Contest/Scholarship Program
Eureka County Sheriff’s Office
411 N Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5330
• Juvenile ID Cards
• Medication Disposal
• Notary Services
• VIN Inspections (Vehicle, OHV, Trailer)
• House/Business Watch
Eureka County Emergency
Medical Services
301 N Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5306
• Aspire Program: Outreach program connecting high school students with EMS career / college readiness
• Mining Claims (Cert of Location, Notice of Intent to Hold)
• Voter Registration
• Fictitious Firm Name
• Marriage Licenses
• Officiant Licenses
• Affidavits
• District Court (Probate, Civil Cases)
• Commissioner Business
• Resources for Free Legal Services
• Archives of Public Records
• Notary Services
Eureka County Recreation
Eureka Swimming Pool: 200 Sheridan, Eureka
Pickleball Court: N. Adams St, Eureka
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8194
• Assistance with Veterans Affairs Disability System
• Assistance with Funeral Details & Burial
• Provides Flags to Schools
• Proper Flag Disposal
• Assists with setting up Health Care / Veterans Expositions
• Essay Competitions for Jr High & High School
Students
• Provide Life Alert Systems for Elderly
Catholic Charities
775-777-5076
Lydiann Plank
Rawhide Sheds: 187 SR 278, Eureka, NV 89316
• Food Distribution: 4th Thursday Every Month
Central Nevada Health District
Eureka and Crescent Valley
775-254-0305
• Immunizations (Senior Centers / Clinics)
• Health Classes (Senior Centers)
• Car Seat Program
• Family Planning (Clinics)
• STI/HIV Testing / Counseling
Eureka County Juvenile Probation
Eureka County Court House
775-237-5450
Steve Zimmerman – Irma Davila
• Youth & Family Services
• Youth Learning Programs
• Youth Recreation Programs
UNR Cooperative Extension
461 S. Main St, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-6135
Jessica Hendrickson
• 4H Youth Development Programs
• Master Gardening Program
• Range Camp
• Noxious Weed Services
• Rodent Problems
Eureka Garden Club
Kim Elliot, President
• Main Street Planters
Eureka Church Directory
The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints 511 9th St, Eureka, NV 89316
775-297-4094
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Diamond Valley Baptist Church 11th & Gold Street, Eureka, NV 89316
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Services: 11 a.m.
Diamond Valley Mennonite Church St Rd 278 and 10th St, Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5085
Services: 10 a.m.
Eureka Community Church 101 S. Spring St, Eureka, NV 89316
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church 701 N. O’Neil St, Eureka, NV 89316
Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Crescent Valley Community Services
Fannie Komp Senior Center Linda Gordon, Director 728 7th St, Crescent Valley, NV 89821 775-468-0466
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, the State Engineer issued Order 1342 initiating proceedings for the determination of the relative rights in and to all waters of Upper Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-056), excepting those claims subject to the Pony Canyon adjudication proceedings; Antelope Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); Middle Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); and Lower Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-059), excepting those claims subject to the Humboldt River and Trout Creek adjudication proceedings, located within Lander, Nye, and Eureka Counties, State of Nevada. All claimants to rights in and to the waters of said sources, who have not previously done so, are required to make proof of their claims in the manner prescribed by law. At a later date, claimants will be notified of the period for submitting evidence to substantiate their claim(s) of vested right.
Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CMT/mh
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EUREKA COUNTY P ERSONNEL POLICIES: LEAVE PLANS, 6.1 HOLIDAYS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. (during a regularly scheduled Board meeting) in the Eureka County Commission Chambers in the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada.
The reason for said hearing is to invite public comments and consider updating the Eureka County Personnel Policies: Leave Plans, 6.1 Holidays; to provide clarification of Holiday Leave during the 4 x 10 work week pilot program. Information on the proposed changes can be acquired from the Office of the County Clerk, by emailing ClerkRecorder@eurekacountynv.gov or by calling 775-237-5263.
Board of Eureka County Commissioners /s/ Rich McKay, Chairman
Superintendent by McEwen Mining, hdqrtd in Elko, NV w/work site in Eureka, NV to dvlp IT goals, install & maintain ntwrk & commnctns, etc.
& Mexico travel. Deg’d applicants exp’d w/CCTV instln & mntnce, etc. send resume to hwhimple@mcewenmining.com & must refer to “ITS”.
April 2026 Events Calendar
CV MEDICAL TRIPS
Thurs., April 2 Thurs., April 23
If you need assistance, or know of someone that may need assistance getting to doctor’s appointments from the northern end of Eureka County call the Fannie Komp Senior Center at 775-468-0466 or Director of Senior Services, Linda Gordon at 775-237-5597 to see what they can do to help you make your appointments and get you to the doctor.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Services start 10 am
Mennonite Sing & Fellowship 6 pm
Happy Birthday! Nancy Plaskett
Eureka Library
Mon. 10-4, Tue 10-4, Wed. 12-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 12-6 Adult Craft Program: Thursdays 4-8 p.m. Sewing machines are available for use. Story time Mondays at 2 p.m.
Crescent Valley Library Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30 Carlin Library Tues 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5
