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Vol. 3 No. 19 | e Week of October 30, 2025

Shining a light on all of Eureka County. Our Mission: Inform, enlighten, educate and entertain—Enjoy the journey.

Boys and Girls Club Eureka Early Learning Center Fundraiser Poker Run

A Great Success

By Trina Machacek

October 11, temperatures dropped, slight wind came up, and more than 90 participants with some 30 plus ATV’s signed up and took the ride collecting hands of cards searching for that elusive perfect poker hand of a royal flush.

In an effort to support the soon to be built Boys and Girls Club/Early Learning Center of Eureka County nearly $15,000 was raised on October 11. e day was filled with ATV’s scooting along a scenic trail and collecting cards to make a poker hand by the end of the ride. e day was packed with food trucks, treats, music, and a fun photo booth, plus mini bonfires, delicious drinks, and games at every stop along the route.

Not even the weather could slow down this incredible crowd of supporters of what will soon be the highly anticipated Boys and Girls Club in Eureka. What a ride!

A ground breaking was scheduled but due to scheduling conflicts with particiGroups and families were on hand for a great Poker Run Day. pants that has been postponed. e plans to begin the build, however is still on track to begin this fall. e Poker Run was the first of what will be ongoing fundraisers for the families in and around Eureka. One of the funniest and funny events of the day was the Cow Pie Bingo. Alone that cow sold 100 squares at $25 each.

In the end (excuses the pun) but in the end which ever numbered square the cow—le her mark on, was the winner of the pot that may have gotten up to $500!

Organizers wished to thank everyone involved in putting on the highly successful and fun event. Looking forward, the hope and drive is to have the center open and ready by next summer or fall.

Follow the progress and see upcoming events on their Facebook group page: Eureka Early Learning Center.

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EUREKA, NV PERMIT #3

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She gave it her best effort!

This is the reason for our new Early Learning Center.

TIDDLES-N-BITTLES Daylight Savings AARRGGHH! Daylight savings time has arrived. Turn your clocks back on Saturday night, November 2, or take your chances at missing church and breakfast!

Commissioners Meeting e Next Eureka County Commissioners meeting, November 4th will be held in Crescent Valley. Be part of the action that will begin at 9:30 a.m. e video will be set up in the Commissioners room in Eureka, or you can call in to listen to the meeting. Contact the Kathy Bowling’s office 775-237-5263 for instructions on the call in process.

Get involved. Enjoy being part of the process of the business of Eureka County.

Collections Until November 18 Don’t forget to drop off your extra coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs, boots and warm winter wear to the boxes for collecting at the high school, court house, annex, senior center and sheriff ’s office.

Collection is ongoing until November 18th!

Please send in your news from around town to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com

Is this you?

Falling Asleep

By Trina Machacek Nocturnal lagophthalmos!

What in the great big world is that?

First let me tell you that if you have it, I don’t want to come upon you when you sleep. It would be too creepy, even for me. Actually nocturnal lagophthalmos is the big word term for sleeping with your eyes open. See. Told you, creepy.

Some time ago I was having trouble getting to sleep. It could be that I don’t turn the TV off when I go to bed. en I thought about old movies where the ladies would wear those sleeping masks, and I bought one. Pink, of course. So and fluffy on one side and smooth and slick on the other. It worked perfectly when I put it on. But. Yes, a sleepy-time “but.” I noticed that at a point when I wore the mask, I was not shutting my eyes. It was a weird phenomenon. Could I be a nocturnal lagophthalmos-er?

Not me. Too creepy. I’ll do weird, but not creepy.

Turns out that if I was sleeping with my eyes open, I would have noticed it in the mornings. With dry eyes that would feel all scratchy and stuff. I didn’t have that symptom. Wearing that mask though, kinda felt like my eyes never closed. I was sleeping great though. Who knew ladies in the 1940’s had such a secret about sleeping.

It’s the falling asleep part of sleep that we all sometimes have trouble with. Sometimes we just want to be taken back to the days of getting a piece of carpet, a little carton of milk and two cookies to entice us all to fall asleep. But to do that at bed time instead of mid-aernoon. At my age I have no trouble stopping in the middle of the day and taking a nap. Sadly, sometimes it’s the nocturnal part of the sleep pattern that is the problem.

Unfortunately we are tempted to bring some sort of electronic device to bed with us. I quit doing that. No phone to tempt me. It gets plugged in and le at the other end of the house, to be ready in the morning. My friends tell me I need to keep it close in case of an overnight emergency. I throw caution to the wind and hope that I will sleep through any overnight escapades that could befall me. No, electronics are not to blame for my sleepless nights. en what could it be. NO! Not the TV! Yes, the TV. at little revelation of television brought me to the sleeping mask stage of life. Over a few days there were conversations about getting to sleep. It amazed me to learn of a few things we as humans might do to get to sleep. Most definitely a glass of warm milk was not on anyone’s list. ere was talk of the skim of gunk that floats on the top of a warm glass of milk. e skim of scum turned people away from that idea. Of course if one were to add chocolate. Maybe a squirt of whipped cream making a luscious cup of hot chocolate, that might be a way to get warm milk down at bedtime.

One interesting idea had to do with relaxing. I said I could relax as suggested, if I could leave my television on. e idea is to lay comfortably and concentrate on getting things to relax. It takes more than one try to tell your feet to float or relax. Oh, it’s doable. Kind of weirdly it works.

You tell your feet to relax then move up to your shins or calves and then knees and on up. I of course found myself singing, “and the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone. OOOOOH, look at those bones.” Rest assured, that will not put you to sleep. I was up to the hip bone before I remembered that I wanted to sleep not sing.

It’s good to know that even if you have the worst case of insomnia ever, eventually you will sleep. Hopefully you will not be in competition with Robert McDonald, who stayed awake for 18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes (453 hours and 40 minutes) in 1986. He was going for the world record. And won.

Aer around 24 hours you could start to act like you’re punch drunk. Yes, your brain tells the rest of you that you are losing control of your self and things start to go a bit wonky aer a day.

Not to worry though. Google says at some point we will fall asleep, not die. at’s good news. at “not enough sleep look” we’ve probably all experienced?

Where you look in the mirror and say, “Ugh, I look like death warmed over.” Not a good look—so go take a nap!

Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo.com Really!

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a New Idea and Beginning Let’s See What Happens When e 7th and 8th Graders of Eureka Middle School Are Challenged

Their teacher Ms. Gearty and 9 of 18 of the Class of 2032.

By Trina Machacek

e opportunity to “Pay it forward” comes along and what do we all say we would do? Of course we will jump up and pay it forward. How oen though does it really happen, that “pay it forward” opportunity?

For this editor and this paper the opportunity is NOW! I found myself in the position to meet with the Eureka Middle School 7th and 8th graders with their teacher Mrs. Gearty. I handed out a copy of e Eureka County Star to each one. In those pieces of time that I was in their classroom, I introduced them to their community newspaper. e front page, the sections, the workings of the paper. en in a very informal setting

Their teacher Ms. Gearty and 11 of 29 of the Class of 2031. we all talked of what they could add to the pages.

Over those amazing minutes I learned we have nothing to worry about in keeping Eureka alive and interesting. We, Eureka, have children full of life and dreams.

Eyes wide open and ready to take the world by storm.

Not to mention the teachers I met between bells that took kids from here to there.

With that storm I challenged each one to send in a story, a piece of what they see as important to them.

Over the coming weeks and as far as we can see into the school year, I hope they each take the time to write to e Star about things that spark and ignite their curiosity. I am, and I hope our readers and the kids are excited, apprehensive, and intrigued.

Each week the two classes will be receiving newspapers that will be donated to them so they will be able to be part of the paper. We hope you enjoy the words we get and pass on.

Oh, we even made a few deals with a few to challenge them to send in pictures, stories, news.

Our Little Ants

Ask A Doc!

Missing Cat

With Dr. Ty B. Erickson, M.D. FPMRS

By Marian Dickover

“Ask A Doc” is written by Ty Erikson M.D. FPMRS. Besides his practice in Las Vegas, Ty travels the world helping women with medical needs. He and his family have been Nevadan’s developing mining enterprises. His son also has a farm in Diamond Valley. We are over the moon excited to have him be part of our family. Dr. Ty is straight forward with a smile.

I am a cat lover, and only 13 years of age, and just about 8 months ago, my favorite and only cat, Angel, went missing. I had thought that maybe Angel went into town and someone took him into their household. Angel is a pure white cat with a brown stripe on the top of his head and he has brown eyes.

If you have found my cat please email me through the editor, Trina, at e Eureka County Star, trina@theeurekacountystar.com with “cat found” in the subject line.

a guy when is it proper to accompany my wife to her Q As pregnancy exams and appointments. I don’t want to

(Editor’s Note: LOOK! Our first submission from “Our Little Ants” from Eureka Middle School. How cool? VERY! —TM)

miss out on becoming a dad. But I don’t want to overstep either. Scared but want to be there for the delivery. Is that a good idea? question. I am pleased you are interested, caring and want to be a part A Great of the prenatal and delivery experience. Here are the number and type of visits during pregnancy. ey start aer your wife is certain she is pregnant.

It used to be that only a blood test could confirm pregnancy but now the technology for the home urine test strips is quite reliable. Once you have a confirmed home pregnancy test some providers want the woman to come in for a confirmation of the test. Aer that an initial first prenatal visit is set up. During this visit they use the history of the last menstrual cycle and when the pregnancy test was performed to calculate a due date which is typically about 40 weeks from the first day of the last cycle.

An ultrasound image of the uterus can confirm a heart beating at about 6 weeks from the last period. at scan helps validate or correct the due date. You want to be there for the ultrasound. If the first visit is earlier usually, they will draw some blood work, confirm a recent normal pap smear and perform an exam. You do not necessarily need to be there then. Most of the time the father will come next for an additional ultrasound around halfway through the pregnancy at 20 weeks. at’s when you get to see the anatomy of the baby and it makes it very real which helps everyone bond. ere are several visits before that time. Typically, a pregnant woman is seen every four weeks until 32 weeks of pregnancy and then at 34 and 36 weeks on a two-week interval. Beginning at 36 weeks she is seen weekly to monitor her vital signs, particularly blood pressure. Sometimes the father will come during those visits, especially as you approach the due date at 40 weeks. If there is medical indication women are offered an elective delivery at 39 weeks. We don’t usually go to much aer 40 weeks and by 42 weeks most women should be induced at the latest.

I always encouraged the father to come whenever they wanted to support the mother and ask questions. is is very personal and should be decided between the mother and father. I rarely had a father come to all visits in the over 5000 babies I delivered. I do encourage the father to be present for the delivery if they can “stomach” it. If it gets too stressful during labor there are waiting rooms available for the father to take a break. Again, this decision does not need to be made until labor is occurring. Definitely be actively involved all 9 months!

Please send in your questions to Ask A Doc! Send questions to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com

WORD OF THE WEEK

ank you, Mrs. Gearty and the students, for your kindness shown to me and for your time to listen, learn and become part of e Star.

In the 1980’s I was the k-12 secretary for Eureka County School district. I found the job as much fun as a job could be. I still though, honestly, see all the kids as little ants. Oh my stars. ey were everywhere. So, to my new little ants of the 7th and 8th grades at Eureka Middle school, here is a first challenge. I missed taking a picture of the second set of 7th graders. Someone in that class or another class needs to get that picture to send to me. I will print it and give the picture taker credit for the photo, as we talked about. AND! What should we call the section YOU are going to create? It’s up to you…

Until then here are the rest of the kids I got to meet.

It was as amazing as I knew it would be.

Yes, we in Eureka have nothing to worry about. e future looks as bright as the eyes I was lucky to “pay my forward” into.

Sheriff’s Corner Remember to drive carefully during the Halloween festivities. Children can get excited and not pay attention during Trick-or-Treating. As adults, that is our job, to be their protectors.

Join us in celebrating Nevada Day, October 31 Nevada joined the union in 1864, we are the Silver State, the 36th state to become part of the United States of America. Our Battle Born state’s motto is: All for our Country - Happy Nevada Day! SEPTEMBER 2025 PaTROL STaTS Sheriff Miles Umina, Eureka County Sheriff 775-237-5330 (Work) 775-318-0310 (Cell) Eureka County Sheriff ’s Office, 411 N. Main St., Eureka, NV 89316 Editor’s Note: Sheriff Umina has opened up the department to serve the community with respect and openness.

Let us know what other information you would like to see in his Sheriff ’s Corner.

If you have any concerns or questions for him please send them to him at: mumina@eurekacountynv.gov, or to me at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com with Sheriff ’s Corner in the subject line.

Total Incidents Calls for Service Deputy Initiated Incidents Traffic Stops Other OIA Incidents Bus/Building check Veh/Ped Check Total Deputy Cases Coroner Report Information / Incident Offense Traffic Crash Misdemeanor/Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Felony Arrests Citations

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The quality of having that something extra that cannot be denied as being special. The 7th and 8th graders of Eureka Middle School and The Eureka County Star are full of PIZZAZZ! Send your word of the week to Trina at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com

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Eureka County Commissioners News & Notes Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald

November 4th County Commissioners Meeting e upcoming November 4th Eureka County Commissioners meeting is slated to be held in Crescent Valley Town Center on: 5045 Tenabo avenue, Crescent Valley, NV. e meeting will begin at 9:30 am and is open to the public. As the usual agenda calls for, there will be time set aside for opening and closing pubic comments from Crescent Valley and participants from Eureka via video. e commissioner’s room in the Eureka Courthouse will be open to the public and the meeting will be available for participation on the video connection. e commissioners meet every first and third Tuesday of each month.

(Unless there is a special meeting or a need to change the date) e agendas are varied and always interesting.

In the business of Eureka County we have departments that report to the commissioners. For instance, Linda Gordon the Eureka Senior Center Program Director keeps the commissioners up to date on the number of meals served out of the Eureka and the Crescent Valley, Fannie Komp centers. She also

reports of equipment needs and the other services such as trips and needs that our seniors are involved in.

Jeb Rowley, Public Works Director, has a tremendous job in keeping the county facilities, roads, grants, events and all public workings of the county up to date and informing the commissioners too.

Reports are heard from Jake Tibbits, Natural Resources, Kim Todd, Comptroller, Pernecia Johnson, Treasurer/Public Guardian, Misty Rowley, IT Director, Sheriff Miles Umina, Nikki Cooley, EMS Director along with Michael Mears, Assessor and Kathy Bowling, Clerk-Recorder, being on hand to answer questions that are in connection with their offices.

In addition to the department reports, anyone having business with Eureka County can be put on the agenda through a request with a commissioner. e commission meetings are informative and interesting. Plan on attending one or more to know what is happening with the business of YOUR Eureka County.

Johnny’s Tech Corner

By Johnny Fitzgerald With October upon us, the holiday season is just around the corner. It is a time for family, community, and generosity. Unfortunately, it is also the busiest time of year for scammers, who are already preparing to take advantage of our stress, our search for the perfect gi, and our goodwill. ey use the hustle and bustle of the season as cover for their sophisticated tricks.

By learning to spot the red flags now, you can protect your wallet and your peace of mind. Here are four of the most prevalent scams you are likely to encounter this Christmas shopping season, along with examples of where you will see them.

THE FaKE PaCKaGE DELIVERY TExT As you start ordering gis online, you will be tracking shipments, and scammers know this. is is their number one way to trick you.

How it works: You get a text message that looks like it is from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx. It will claim there is a problem with a delivery, using phrases like “delivery address is incorrect” or “a small customs fee is required.” e message contains a link to “resolve the issue.”

Where you will see it: is scam almost always appears as a text message on your phone. For example, it might read: “USPS: Your package with tracking #US951... could not be delivered on 10/17/2025. Please verify your address here: [suspicious link]”. e link leads to a professional looking but fake website designed to steal your credit card number and personal information.

How to stay safe: NEVER click the link in an unexpected delivery text. Instead, go directly to the official website for USPS, UPS, or FedEx and manually enter your tracking number to check the status.

OUR MARKET AND PRICES Eureka produces some important products that are delivered world wide. Here we will endeavor to report up-to-date market prices for Eureka County produced products. Let us know how we are doing or if we need to adjust our list. These are spot prices as of our Friday Deadlines.

Prices: October 31, 2025

Alfalfa Tested Big Bales $185 - $215 per ton Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales $225 - $300 per ton Timothy Hay

$15.00 - $20.00 per bale

Live Top Cows

$1.586 per pound

Gold

$4,009.15 per ounce

Silver

$49.05 per ounce

Copper

$5.10 per pound

Vanadium

$23.30 per US/kg

Brent Crude Oil

$63.97 per barrel

Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer!

THE ‘TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE’ SOCIaL MEDIa aD As you scroll through your social media feeds, you will be bombarded with holiday deals. is is especially true on Facebook Marketplace and in Facebook Ads, which you’ll see in your Newsfeed. Most are legitimate, but many are clever traps.

How it works: You see an ad for a popular, oen expensive, item at an unbelievably low price. e ad links to a slick website where you can place an order.

Aer you pay, one of two things happens: you receive nothing at all, or weeks later, a cheap, low-quality knockoff arrives from overseas. Either way, the scammers have your money and your credit card information.

Where you will see it: Again, these ads are rampant on Facebook and Instagram. Be on the lookout for deals like “Carhartt Jackets - Final Season Sale - Everything $25!” or “Stanley Cups 80% Off Flash Sale!” ese ads oen use stolen photos and videos to look authentic.

How to stay safe: Be very, very suspicious of prices that are drastically lower than what you would find at a reputable store. Before buying from an unfamiliar site, do a quick internet search of the website’s name plus the word “reviews” or “scam.” Look for a physical address and a customer service phone number on the site. If these are missing, do not place an order.

THE URGENT REqUEST FOR GIFT CaRDS is scam impersonates someone you know and trust to exploit your willingness to help during a busy time.

How it works: You get a text or email from someone pretending to be your boss, your pastor, or a community leader. ey will say they are stuck in a meeting and need you to do them a “quick favor.” e favor is always to buy hundreds of dollars in gi cards (for Apple, Amazon, or Visa) and send them the card numbers and PINs from the back. ey will promise to pay you back immediately.

Where you will see it: is usually comes as a text from an unknown number or an email. e email might even have the correct name, but the actual email address will be a random Gmail or Outlook account.

How to stay safe: Remember this golden rule: Gi cards are for gis, NOT for payments. No legitimate person or organization will ever demand payment in the form of a gi card. If you get such a request, verify it by calling the person directly using a phone number you already know is theirs.

THE FaKE CHaRITY aPPEaL Scammers love to take advantage of the season of giving.

How it works: You receive an email or see a social media post asking for donations to a charity. e charity’s name oen sounds very similar to a real one, like the “American Cancer Society Foundation” instead of the real “American Cancer Society.”

Where you will see it: ese oen appear as targeted ads on Facebook or as unsolicited emails. ey may also create fake GoFundMe pages that pop up aer a publicized tragedy.

How to stay safe: Do not donate under pressure.

To be sure your money is going to a good cause, use a verification tool like Charity Navigator or Give.org. It is always safest to donate directly on a charity’s official website, not through a link you receive in an email. is holiday season, the best gi you can give yourself is a little bit of caution. By staying vigilant and trusting your gut, you can ensure a happy, safe, and scam-free holiday.

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

EUREKa SENIOR CENTER MENU 20 W GOLD STREET, EUREKA, NV | 775-237-5597 Lunch Served Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Non-seniors lunch is $7, Suggested seniors donation is $3.

Monday, November 3 Chicken Strips French Fries Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Mixed Fruit

Tuesday, November 4 Roast Beef Potatoes & Gravy Brussel Sprouts Mandarin Oranges Brownie

Wednesday, November 5 Beef Stew Peaches Rolls

Thursday, November 6 Chicken Pasta Primavera Corn Fruited Jell-O

Friday, November 7 Breakfast 9 a.m.

Ham, Egg, & Bacon Breakfast Casserole Fruited Yogurt

Fa N N I E KOM P SE N IOR C E N T E R 28 7TH STREET, CRESCENT VALLEY, NV | 775-468-0466 | Non-seniors lunch is $7, Suggested seniors donation is $3.

Monday, November 3 Salsbury Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Steamed Asparagus WW Dinner Roll 3 Bean Salad Mixed Fruit

Tuesday, November 4 Chicken Parmesan Tossed Salad Pineapple Chunks Green Beans

Wednesday, November 5 Beef Vegetable Soup With Kidney Beans WW Dinner Roll Celery w/ Peanut Butter Fresh Banana

Thursday, November 6 Cream of Potato Soup Cajun Style Baked Cod Mixed Vegetables Creamed Corn Muffin Fruit Cocktail

Friday, November 7 French Toast Scrambled Eggs w/ Onion & Peppers Bacon

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Holiday Bazaar November 20, 21 at the Eureka Opera House

50 Years Ago

CROSSWORD

October 25, 1975

“Miles Apart” by Mark McClain

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10. Landlocked neighbor of Algeria 14. Smiley face, for one 15. Winnie-the-__ 16. Victor’s cry 17. *Agatha Christie sleuth 19. Singer’s promotional CD 20. Ask personal questions, say 21. Wading bird in hieroglyphics 22. Infuriate 24. Injure severely 25. Quiet interlude 26. Short race 29. USMC motto, briefly 33. In poverty 34. Thailand, once 35. “__ Lang Syne” 36. Alan with lots of Emmys 37. Cloth for towels 38. “Dies __” (Latin hymn) 39. Outer layer 40. End of a prayer 41. Upscale retailer 42. 8-string bluegrass instrument 44. Platform for cartons 46. What the earth spins on 47. “Whose __ are you on?”

48. Preliminary remarks, informally 51. Unbridled happiness 52. Holder for groceries 55. Waikiki locale 56. *Piano student’s exercise 59. Wagged part 60. Like most Iraqis 61. Trunk 62. 18th century English queen 63. One of CNN’s Ns 64. Praise to high heaven

Diamond Valley Homemakers held their October meeting at the home of Madeline Goicoechea Tuesday evening with Enid Marion, Monique Ithurrlade, Jean Duarte, Birdie and Pam Morrison and Pam’s new daughter Renee, Patty Benson, Vada Hubbard and Darlene Chandler.

The upcoming make it yourself with wool contest was mentioned and homemakers were reminded that the competition will be held in Elko, Sunday, Nov 2.

Old business included a report on the five-day mail delivery. Enid Marion reported that Joe Marion had taken a trip to Salt Lake City to consult with the regional postal director. The director reported that five-day mail service would be impossible but that a new route through the valley which would be more beneficial to all possibly could be worked out.

Mrs. Marion reminded those present that the next meeting will be officer elections. In consideration of the approaching holiday season the program for the next meeting will be an exchange of craft and gift ideas.

(Editor’s Note: The wonderful and hardy ladies who were founders of our Diamond Valley were instrumental in moving this valley forward in many ways. Like the mail system and even the names of the streets.

They were and still are amazing women.)

EUREKA COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Steve Estep

Bible Study 10 a.m.

Worship Service 11 a.m.

Each Sunday NEW ADDRESS: 121 Buel Street, Eureka

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October 24, 1925 Eurekan’s Wedded In Eureka on Monday evening, October 19, Mr. James Evans of Eureka and Miss Kate Edera, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Edera of Eureka, were married by Judge W. R. Reynolds. The couple were attended by Mr. Carl Hargas and Mrs. Willima Evans.

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Submitted Articles Eureka County Courts and Arrest Recaps For the dates of October 16, 2025 – October 22, 2025, there was one arrest reported.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dakota Andrew Modin was arrested by Nevada State Police Trooper Hernandez on suspicion of driving under the influence. A first appearance and bail hearing were set for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Justice Court News Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Dustin Dean Seales, Case Number 25 CR 00036 7D. Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was Defendant Seales with his court appointed counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present representing the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney. Defendant Seales entered not guilty pleas for failure to maintain lane, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484B.200 and NRS 484A.705; reckless driving, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484B.653; throwing burning material from a moving vehicle, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 475.030; destroying vegetation by fire, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 475.040 and NRS 193.155(3); and driving under the influence, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484C.110 and NRS 484C.400. The Court set a misdemeanor bench trial for Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. George Cecil D. Wright II, in Case Number 25 CR 00046 7D. Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was Defendant Wright without counsel. Present representing the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney. Defendant Wright entered not guilty pleas for driving under the influence, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484C.110, NRS 484C.400, and NRS 484C.105; public nuisance, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 202.470; battery, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.481; provoking assault, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.490; and tampering with a vehicle, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 205.274, NRS 205.271, and NRS 482.135. The Court set a misdemeanor bench trial for Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, was present in Crescent Valley and scheduled to conduct a bench trial on a misdemeanor traffic citation in 25 TR 00029 7D, the State of Nevada vs. Joel Santillan.

Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley on behalf of the Defendant was Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. Defendant Santillan did not appear and was not excused. The Court allowed a continuance of the trial on the good cause that a plea was initially accepted and then rejected by Defendant Santillan. The bench trial was reset to Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a change of plea and sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Heather Marie Stevens, Case Number 25 CR 00067 7D. Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was the Defendant with her attorney Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney.

The Court canvassed Defendant and accepted her pleas of guilty to two charges on different dates of no valid vehicle registration, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 482.205, NRS 482.545, and NRS 482.555; two charges on different dates for no vehicle insurance, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 485.187; and driving a vehicle with no license plates, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 482.275 and NRS 482.555.

The Court then proceeded to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Ms. Stevens to pay $2,065 in fines and fees. The Court then suspended $585 of that amount for one year on the condition that Defendant Stevens not commit any similar offenses during that time.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka County Justice

Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted an arraignment, plea and sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Eric Paul Malpezzi, also known as Eric Paul Lord, Case Number 25 CR 00052 7D. Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was the Defendant with his attorney Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney.

Defendant Malpezzi/Lord entered guilty pleas to violating a temporary protection order, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 33.100; and criminal contempt, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 199.340.

The Court canvassed Defendant and accepted his pleas of guilty. The Court then proceeded to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Mr. Malpezzi/Lord to 60 days in Jail with credit for 9 days previously served for violating the protection order; and another 60 days in Jail for criminal contempt. The Court then suspended the remaining 111 days in Jail for two years on the conditions that Defendant not be charged with violating any of the statutes listed above and that Defendant shall not violate any order of protection in the future.

Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Eureka Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v.

Jared Theodore Carrica, Case Number 25 TR 00078 7D. Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was Defendant Carrica without counsel. Present representing the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney. Defendant Carrica entered a not guilty plea for driving with a revoked driver’s license for DUI, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 483.560(2). The Court set a misdemeanor bench trial for Thursday, December 4, 2025.

District Court News Friday, October 17, 2025, the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of Case Number CR 2509-256, the State of Nevada vs. Leroy Paul Titus.

Present in person was Defendant Leroy Paul Titus, with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.

Defendant Titus was arraigned on charges of battery with the intent to kill, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.400(1)(a) and NRS 200.400(3); and battery with a deadly weapon, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.481(1)(a) and NRS 200.481(2)(e)(1). Defendant Titus plead not guilty to both felonies, and a jury trial is set to begin January 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Friday, October 17, 2025 the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a sentencing hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada vs. Joseph Howard Logan, Case Number CR 2505-240.

Present in Court was Joseph Howard Logan representing himself, and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County District Attorney Theodore Beutel, Esq. A member of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.

Mr. Logan was sentenced for trafficking in methamphetamine, a category B felony in violation of NRS 483.3385(1)(a), and transport of methamphetamine, a category C felony in violation of NRS 453.321(2)(a) and NRS 193.130.

The Court considered the presentence investigation report prepared by Parole and Probation and the arguments of the parties. The Court sentenced Mr. Logan to 24 to 60 months in prison for trafficking in methamphetamine, and 24 to 60 months in prison for transport of methamphetamine.

The Court also ordered these sentences to run concurrently (at the same time) and ordered Defendant to pay $238 in fees. At the end of the sentencing hearing Mr. Logan remained in custody to begin serving his sentence in prison.

Friday, October 17, 2025 the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment and plea hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada vs. Thomas William Smith, Case Number CR 2510-262.

Present in Court was Defendant Thomas William Smith with his attorney Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County District Attorney Theodore Beutel, Esq. A member of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom videoconference.

The Court canvassed Mr. Smith on the guilty plea agreement filed with the Court October 13, 2025 and accepted his plea of guilty to possession of methamphetamine, a category

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E felony in violation of NRS 453.336. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing Friday, January 16, 2026 beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, October 17, 2025 the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada v. Aitor Yosu Eskandon, Case Number CR 2407-188.

Present via Zoom was Mr. Eskandon with his counsel Shain Manuele, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault on a peace officer, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.471(2)(c). The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, January 16, 2026.

Friday, October 17, 2025 the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada vs. Tyson Eugene Steve, Case Number CR 2507-253, for breach of peace, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 203.010, and provoking assault, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.490.

Present via Zoom was Mr. Steve with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender appearing in person. Also appearing in person was Theodore Beutel, Esq., Eureka County District Attorney, for the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed with the parties Defendant’s progress on probation. Defendant was rejected for an in patient treatment program in Arizona. The Court ordered Defendant to remain on house arrest with an ankle monitor. The Court also ordered Defendant to get an updated evaluation. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, December 5, 2025.

Friday, October 17, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Chad Luther Fiorenzi, Case Number CR 2308-133.

Present in person was Mr. Fiorenzi, and appearing via Zoom was Defendant’s attorney Raymond E. Areshenko, Esq., R.E.A. Law. The State of Nevada was represented by Theodore Beutel, Esq., Eureka County District Attorney. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault with a deadly weapon in violation of NRS 200.471 and encouraged the Defendant to continue working and remaining drug and alcohol free. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, December 5, 2025.

Friday, October 17, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Arthur James Miles, Case Number CR 2307-121, regarding Arthur James Miles’s continued supervision following his January 19, 2024 conviction for one count of assault upon officers, a category D felony in violation of NRS 200.471(2)(d) and NRS 193.130; and one count of battery upon providers of health care, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.481(2)(f).

Present in Court was Mr. Miles representing himself.

Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Theodore Beutel, Esq., Eureka County District Attorney. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.

The Court heard from the parties regarding Mr. Miles’s continued progress on probation. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, December 5, 2025.

Friday, October 17, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Jason Thomas Alexander, Case Number CR 2501-225.

Present in person was Mr. Alexander, with his attorney Steve E. Evenson, Esq., Evenson Law Office appearing via Zoom. Appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County District Attorney Theodore Beutel, Esq. A member of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on supervision for one count of aggravated stalking, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.575, and set a follow up status hearing for Friday, January 16, 2026.

Friday, October 17, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Brandon Jay Benioh, Case Number CR 2503-232.

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Zoom. Appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County District Attorney Theodore Beutel, Esq. A member of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault on an officer, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.471 and NRS 193.140; and battery on an officer, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.481(2)(d) and NRS 193.140. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, January 16, 2026.

Eureka County Liquor Board and Eureka County Commission News from the October 21, 2025 meetings The Eureka County Liquor Board met at the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street in Eureka, Nevada beginning at 9:15 a.m. Present for this meeting was Chair Marty Plaskett, Vice Chair Rich McKay and member Sheriff Miles Umina. The Eureka County District Attorney Ted Beutel, Esq., was unavailable; however, Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else was available to answer questions. Member Mike Schoenwald was absent. The Liquor Board considered action against Eleny Mentaberry, DBA The Owl Club, in violation of the Eureka County Liquor Control Code for (A) habitual delinquent license renewal, (Title 4, Chapter 30, Section .120) and for (B) allowing minors to loiter in the bar area (Title 4, Chapter .240). The Board allowed Ms. Mentaberry to explain what happened. Sheriff Umina, with support from the District Attorney’s Office, recommended that The Owl Club card all individuals who come into the Owl Club and have a bouncer for major events or special events in Eureka. The Board approved the recommendations. The Board set an additional Liquor Board meeting in December.

Next up, the Board of Eureka County Commissioners met for their meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Crescent Valley Town Hall was connected to the meeting via videoconference, and a listen-only phone line was activated as well, so that members of the public who dial the phone number and enter the code listed on the agenda can listen to the meeting.

Present for the meeting were Clerk Recorder Kathy Bowling, Deputy County Clerk Recorder Katelyn Ziemann, Chair Rich McKay, Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, and Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. Commissioner Mike Schoenwald was absent. Also present in Eureka at the meeting were various County department heads, local elected officials, and other County employees. Members of the public were also in attendance to observe and provide comments from time to time.

The agenda was approved with no changes. The Board called for public comments and received no public comments from Crescent Valley or Eureka.

The Board approved the Commission minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting.

Kim Todd, Eureka County Comptroller, presented bills to the Board for approval and payment. Expenditures in the total amount of $1,614,026.21 were approved by the Board, with accounts payable adding up to $1,196,850.90 and payroll totaling $417,175.31. Questions were posed by the Board about travel vouchers and School General Fund payments. The Board reviewed the fund balance report.

After a lengthy discussion with Jane Eberhardy, Esq. and Kelly C. Brown, Esq., the Board tabled accepting with immediate effect the services of Jane Eberhardy, Esq. under the same terms and conditions now set for the services of the current Eureka County Public Defender, in order to provide for an effective period of transition away from the services of Kelly Brown, Esq., the current Public Defender. This action item contemplates funding for both the current contract service provider Kelly Brown until December 31, 2025, and for funding of the services of Jane Eberhardy on the same terms and conditions during this transition period.

The Chair opened the public hearing on the real property appraisal at 10:00 a.m. The Chair then called for and received public comments from Public Works Director Jeb Rowley, Chair Rich McKay, Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, and Assessor Michael Mears. The Board denied accepting the appraisal report from Janelle Wright, Certified General Appraiser, for a portion of APN 001-221-14, and did not set a lease value for that portion of the property designated as the site for construction of the Boys & Girls Club facility.

After a brief discussion, the Board approved the Access and Conditional Purchase Agreement for municipal water exploration in Kobeh Valley.

Diana Kersey presented one item for consideration. The Board approved a donation in the amount of $4,500.00 to be paid from the Crescent Valley Activities Fund, to help with costs for the Christmas Community Event to be held December 13, 2025.

Linda Gordon, Senior Center Program Director, provided a report on activities at the Eureka Senior Center and the Fannie Komp Senior Center. Ms. Gordon answered questions from the Board.

Next up was Chief Information Officer (CIO) Misty Rowley with several items for consider-

ation. The Board approved renewal of Quote #25-09-16 DUO-ESS-100-3YR for 2FA Software in the amount of $9,720.00 for the term November 21, 2025 through November 20, 2028.

The Board authorized the CIO to execute the agreement outside of the meeting. The Board approved renewal of Quote #25-09-22 Flex-RENEW-1YR for VoIP services in the amount of $28,080.30 for the term December 6, 2025 through December 5, 2026, and authorized the CIO to execute the agreement outside of the meeting and allowed the CIO the flexibility to add additional licenses if necessary during the contract term. The Board approved permanent credit card limit increases, for a $3,500.00 recurring monthly limit, on County credit cards issued to Shara Talbot to accommodate ordering and purchasing supplies for the IT Department. The Board approved Quote #Q-14905 from ImageTrend for a Health Information Hub and Computer Aided Dispatch integration in the amount of $12,750.00 for a 1-year term and a $6,250.00 recurring renewal fee.

The Board discussed one item with Ben Rowley, Owner/Publisher of The Eureka Sentinel.

The Board tabled a request for the County to pay $360.00 a month to the Eureka Sentinel Newspaper for advertising County job postings and events.

Eureka County EMS personnel demonstrated new monitors with defibrillation capability at an ILS level which will be placed on Eureka County ambulances.

Sheriff Miles Umina presented a report on Sheriff’s Office projects and activities. Sheriff Umina answered questions from the Board. After a lengthy discussion, the Board approved a Hiring Freeze Waiver for a Detentions Deputy position. The Detentions Deputy position was approved for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The Board heard from Jeb Rowley, Eureka County Public Works Director, who presented a report on Public Works projects and activities. Mr. Rowley answered questions from the Board.

The Board approved emergency repairs to the walk-in freezer at the Eureka Senior Center, and authorized payment to Ruby Mountain HVAC & Refrigeration for parts, supplies, and repairs, in an amount not to exceed $19,887.41 (which includes a 5% contingency). The Board approved a proposal from Alpine Lock for the purchase of labor and materials at the Eureka Administration Building for a cost not to exceed $16,035.01 (including a 10% contingency).

The Board then heard from Jake Tibbitts, Natural Resource Manager, regarding current and emerging natural resource topics and issues affecting Eureka County. Mr. Tibbitts answered questions from the Board. The Board approved a response to Preliminary EA for Outcome Based Grazing Term Permit Renewal for John Uhalde & Co., and the Board also authorized the Chair to sign the response outside of the meeting. The Board approved out-of-state travel for the Natural Resources Manager to attend the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, & Teaching (CARET) Executive Committee meeting in Washington DC, November 4 - 6. Note: Mr. Tibbitts is an appointed NV CARET delegate by the Dean of University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, & Natural Resources (CABNR) and serves as the national CARET vice-chair. Full expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and per diem will be paid for by CARET. The Board reviewed correspondence with Katelyn Ziemann, Deputy Clerk Recorder.

Chair Rich McKay provided an update regarding concerns about Highway 278 and the transport of dirt from I80 gold mine in Eureka on that highway. There will be a meeting with State officials in the near future.

Public comments were called for and there was one comment in Crescent Valley from Lisa Wolf wanting access to community development meetings virtually for those that don’t want to drive to Eureka from Crescent Valley. There were no public comments in Eureka.

The Board meeting for October 21, 2025 then adjourned. The next meeting of the Board will be on November 4, 2025 in Crescent Valley. On that day in 1783 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 premiered in Linz, Austria. In 1845 the first nationally observed uniform election day occurred in the United States, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1847 German composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn died at 38 years old after a series of strokes. In 1862 American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patented the hand-cranked Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis. In 1876 Johannes Brahms’s 1st Symphony in C premiered in Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden. In 1916 American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite was born in Missouri. In 1922 Howard Carter rediscovered the intact tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt. In 1996 the Spice Girls released their debut album “Spice” which went on to sell over 23 million copies. Who said the Spice Girls have nothing in common with machine guns, Walter Cronkite, or Brahms?

INVITATION TO BID-COOPERATIVE FARMING Sealed bid proposals will be accepted for the leasing of a portion of the Overton Wildlife Management Area, Clark County, Overton, Nevada for the purpose of Cooperative Farming.

The selected bidder will enter into a five-year contractual agreement and the lease period will be from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031. Bids will be received in the Nevada Department of Wildlife Office (NDOW), 6980 Sierra Center Pkwy., Suite 120, Reno, Nevada 89511 until November 24, 2025 at 5:00 P.M., and then publicly opened on November 25, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Applications for bid proposals are available at the following NDOW offices: Overton Wildlife Management Area Attn: Bennie Vann 1000 Waterfowl Rd. Overton, Nevada 89040 Phone: 702-397-2142

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TOTAL REVENUES: TAXES LICENSES & FEES INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES FINES & FORFEITS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFERS IN SALE OF FIXED ASSETS TOTAL REVENUES: EXPENDITURES: SALARIES AND WAGES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS DEPT SERVICES & SUPPLIES CAPITAL PURCHASES SCHOOL TAXES (EXPENDITURES) TRANSFER OUT TOTAL EXPENDITURES:

FIRST QUARTER FY 2025-2026 4,507,188.92 1,697.00 939,848.14 371,753.56 32,865.00 1,142,213.16 8,500,000.00 15,495,565.78 1,956,565.18 1,627,028.15 2,994,161.63 5,285,026.71 1,482,329.61 8,500,000.00 21,845,111.28

SECOND QUARTER FY 2025-2026

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4,507,188.92 1,697.00 939,848.14 371,753.56 32,865.00 1,142,213.16 8,500,000.00 15,495,565.78

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1,956,565.18 1,627,028.15 2,994,161.63 5,285,026.71 1,482,329.61 8,500,000.00 21,845,111.28

The original and any duplicate or copy of each receipt, bill, invoice, check, warrant, voucher or other similar document that supports a transaction, the amount of which is included in this quarterly report of total receipts/expenditures/expenses/ payroll, is a public record that is available for inspection and copying by any person pursuant to the provisions of NRS 239.

Theserecords are available at: Eureka County Treasurer's Office, 10 South Main Steet, Eureka, NV 89316. For more information, please contact the Eureka County Comptroller's Office at (775) 237-6128 or visit the County's website at https://www.eurekacountynv.gov/ Published in The Eureka County Star 10/30/2025

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APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94705 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 8th day of September 2025 Nevada Gold Mines LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the manner of use of .0234 c.f.s., 16.8 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 89863. Water will be diverted from an underground source (GDW-23001) at a point located within the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T26N, R48E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 11 bears N 32 degrees 31 minutes 9 E, a distance of 305 feet (approx. 19 miles S of Crescent Valley, NV). Water will be used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Water was used for stockwatering purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.

Adam Sullivan, P.E. State Engineer AS/mh Published in The Eureka County Star October 9, 16, and 23, and 30, 2025

APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94640 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 6th day of August 2025 Beck Properties of Moundhouse, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion and place of use of 0.036 c.f.s., 25.765 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 13198, Certificate 4145. Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point located within the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 5, T20N, R54E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the SW corner of said Section 5 bears S 82 degrees 28 minutes 18 seconds W, a distance of 684 feet (approx. 3.5 miles NE of Eureka, NV). Water will be used for stockwatering purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 29, T21N, R54E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the E1/4 corner of said Section 29 bears N 83 degrees 03 minutes E, a distance of 4,080 feet. Water was used for stockwatering purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.

Adam Sullivan, P.E. State Engineer AS/mh

On October 14, 2025, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application under Advice Letter No. 684-E, designated as Docket No. 25-10013, to revise Electric Tariff No. 1 to modify Optional Load Management and Automation Services Rider Schedule OLM-AS and establish Energy Grid Services Rider Schedule No. GSR-E and Capacity Grid Services Rider Schedule No. GSR-C to support demand response programs and broader load flexibility programs approved in Docket No. 24-05041.

This notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the abovereferenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing and monitor the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this notice are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the filing. The Commission may consider and adopt alternative proposals not contained within the filing but which are related to the subject matter of the filing and supported by substantial evidence.

Sierra filed the application in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.100, NAC 703.400, and Docket No. 24-05041.

Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 on or before WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025.

A person who wishes to participate as a commenter may file written comments pursuant to NAC 703.491. A commenter is not a party of record and shall not take any action that only a party of record may take. Pursuant to NAC 703.500, only parties of record are entitled to enter an appearance, introduce relevant evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make arguments, make and argue motions and generally participate in the proceeding.

The application is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website: https://puc.nv.gov; and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A person must request in writing to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter.

By the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary Dated: Carson City, Nevada 10/17/25 Published in The Eureka County Star October 30, 2025

Published in The Eureka County Star October 23, 30, November 6, and 13, 2025

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The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper

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e Week of October 30, 2025

October 2025 Events Calendar Sponsored by: William Bee Ririe Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinics SUNDAY

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Crescent Valley Medical Trip

JH Football Virgina City @ EUREKA

Golden Oldies Harvest Festival Crescent Valley 9 am

HS Volleyball Owyhee @ EUREKA Halloween Party October 25 Opera House 8 pm

Vandal Football Regionals Oct. 31 - Nov. 1

Food Bank Eureka Vandal Eureka Sr Center Football Owyhee @ EUREKA

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Eureka Community Church 10 am Bible Study 11 am Worship Every Sunday Youth Group 5-8p

CV Food Bank

County Commissioners Meeting

Crescent Valley Town Board Meeting

Eureka HS Volleyball @ Lund

Eureka Senior Elko Trip

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Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church 11 am Mass

Columbus Day

Crescent Valley Baptist Bible Study 5pm

POKER RUN FUN-FOOD-PRIZES

Football Pyramid Lake @ EUREKA

HS Volleyball McDewrmitt @ EUREKA Eureka Jr. High Volleyball @ Battle Mt. JH Football Tonopah @ EUREKA

CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm

14 Bingo 1-2:30 pm Eureka Sr. Ctr

Crescent Valley Medical Trip

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Paint Night w/ Abby Sweet

Bingo 1-2:30 pm Eureka Sr. Ctr

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Eureka Seniors Golden Groceries

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CV Ladies Trip to Elko

CV Men’s Trip to Elko

Singing Time Mennonite Church 6 p.m.

Volleyball ALL TEAMS @ EUREKA

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Eureka Senior Center Food Bank

Crescent Valley Food Bank

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18 Football Team & Time Unscheduled

HS Volleyball @ Owyhee

JH Football @ Alamo

Crescent Valley Medical Trip

Cosmetic Bag Class Eureka Senior Center

HS Volleyball @ Carlin CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm

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Crescent Valley & Diamond Valley Baptist Churches 10 am Bible Study 11 am Worship Every Sunday

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Commissioners Meeting

Crescent Valley Town Board Meeting

Catholic Charities-Eureka Community Church

HS Volleyball Wells @ EUREKA

Crescent Valley Medical Trip Bingo 1-2:30 pm Eureka Sr. Ctr

High School Rodeo

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Jelly Roll Races #1 Senior Center

Growers Meeting Commissioners Room 6:30 pm

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Services start 10 am

Crescent Valley Medical Trip

Crescent Valley Medical Trip

Crescent Valley Senior Night Dinner

HS Football @ Hawthorne

Nevada Day

Bingo 1-2:30 pm Eureka Sr. Ctr

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 31 Crescent Valley Fire House from 5-7pm

HS Football @ Virginia City JH Volleyball A Team Tournament @ Round Mt. Pumpkin Patch 10am - 2pm Halloween Party OperaHouse 8 pm

CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm

Send with events in the subject line to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com

Jelly Roll Races #2 Senior Center

Halloween Trunk or Treat Crescent Valley Fire House 5-7 pm

CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WILLIAM BEE RIRIE FOR SPONSORING OUR CALENDAR!

Public development plan meeting Opera House 5-7pm 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.

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Crescent Valley Library Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30

New Cardiac provider, Rocky Bybee, APRN at Eureka Clinic 775-237-5624

Swim Team is back! Join us Monday - Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm All ages welome! $40 per month.

EUREKA COUNTY POOL HOURS Monday through Thursday

Spay / Neuter Eureka Vet Clinic 775-237-5100 Juvenile Probation Programs for Kids 775-237-5450 Sherriff’s Office Information 775-237-5330

Crescent Valley Medical Trip

JH Volleyball B Team Tournament @ EUREKA

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6 - 8 a.m.

Carlin Library 2-6 p.m.

Friday - Saturday Tues 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7 - 8 a.m.

Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5 Always looking for new Monday swim team members, ages 4 years and- 4:30 up. p.m.

3:30 through Thursday

Open Swim Open Swim Aquacise Swim Team

*Some events may have changed. Please be sure to verify meeting dates.

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