PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
PAID EUREKA, NV PERMIT #3 ECRWSS
*********ECRWSSEDDM****
POSTAL CUSTOMER
$1.50 | TheEurekaCountyStar.com | Vol. 3 No. 51 | e Week of June 11, 2026
Shining a light on all of Eureka County. Our Mission: Inform, enlighten, educate and entertain—Enjoy the journey.
Is this you? Rules Versus Suggestions
What is Your Vote Worth?
By Trina Machacek I drive a pickup. Not a huge pick up. Not like the ones I oen see trying to get into a regular sized parking place in a parking lot. I watch with a grin at someone trying to get a tank sized truck into a VW Bug sized spot. I usually say out loud, “Next time get the big truck!” at makes me both laugh and feel sorry for the driver. en of course I wonder if they gave thoughts to parking while they at the car dealership oohing and awwing at all the bells and whistles that baby had. As they stood next to it, on tip toes trying to take a peek inside the bed. Where the sides are at least six to seven feet above the ground. No, my truck is not a big truck. But. Yes, a short bedded “but.” I, on rare occasions, have a bit of trouble fitting my truck into those smaller than “boat sized cars” parking spots of the 1970’s. I was lucky to have a farmer as my other half. He could park things that I could only see getting into if they were “pull-thru” spots. More so, he took the time to teach me a few tricks of that parking trade. Happily I can back up to and hook up a trailer, take it to the dump, clean it out and pull back into the yard. en back that baby in its hidey hole without even thinking about hitting the two buildings it goes in between. en there are those smaller parking spots… Now I have a question to ask when I park, get out to see I am one way too far to the le or right, or maybe even straddling the parking lot lines? Are those lines a suggestion, or are they a rule? And if they are a rule, are they hard and fast rules? Or are they just kind of suggested rules? Like the yellow diagonal diamond shaped highway signs with a “suggested” speed of forty mph. ere are some of those in a farming community between where I live and a town to the north. Where a farm/ranch is on both sides of the road and the signs have a pictorial embossed farmer on tractors with a “suggested” and cautionary speed posted below or on them. Wait. Wait. While I am here let me just say, “Who’s interpretation is the farmer on those signs?” I’ve never seen a farmer sit that straight up—and I don’t even want to discuss that hat! I feel better. Moving on… I know how to get my truck into a small space. But where there are fiy spaces, do we have to pull into the exact middle of what someone, probably in the middle of a sultry summer night, painted on the asphalt? What is the difference between yellow lines in a parking lot and white lines. I know the blue lines. Because of my MS I have what I call my “Hobble Zone” placard. I happily only use it when I really need it, but I know that the blue lines outline my Hobble Zone. I also know there are parking lot security officers. Will they ticket me if I miss the “zone” by a few inches, or feet? Is there a “fudge” measurement that we are allowed? How do we find out what the fudge line rules are? As we boomers all get a titch into the latter years, we may miss the lines in the parking lot. But for those who would want to cuss and discuss it with us? Well. WE have a few suggestions for you about rules. How about when going camping and you pull into the grocery store to “stock up” for that week-end? A truck and camper, or motorhome with side-by-side, boat or another toy behind on a trailer. ey pull horizontally in taking up maybe six to eight parking spots. Which, come on now, we all have done. Lord knows we have to take everything with us to make the outdoor camping trip as rustic as staying in a five-star resort! Again, moving on. Is it a rule, to park precisely centered in measured parking spots? I vote that they are actually suggestions. Just like going into that grocery store, shopping for your camping trip. Spotting two packages of cupcakes! Side-by-side. One lists no fat, sugar, gluten, dairy or nuts. e other piled high with red-white-and blue swirled fluffy frosting on top of deep dark chocolate cakes. Offering just a “few” camping calories dripping off the little colorful fluted papers. making your lips smack. A rule or suggestion? GET the dream cupcakes. Leave the sawdust cakes in—the dust! Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
By Trina Machacek
“No matter where you live, you should vote in the upcoming election, as it’s your civic duty and gives you a chance to have a say in our political system. At the same time, it’s evident that not all votes hold the same weight. e top five states where residents’ votes ‘had’ the biggest impact in the 2024 election are all fiercely-contested battleground states: Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin. If you live in one of these states, you could quite literally have the fate of the election in your hands,” as reported by Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst. Mr. Lupo gave much thought and analysis to this timely question before the presidential election in 2024. Today this question, “What is your vote worth,” is just as important even though we are in what is called the mid-term elections. Make no mistake, Nevada still has a power to shape and shake things up in Washington D.C. ere are more ways to value your vote than there are hairs on the back of Big Foot. In gathering and putting a financial value to one vote and putting that request into Google the results are mind numbing. Economically and mathematically, a single vote can be valued in the hundreds of thousands or millions
of dollars when calculating expected value. is formula multiplies the billions of dollars at stake in a federal budget by the tiny probability of your vote directly deciding the election outcome. en there is the power of your vote in local politics. As voters catch their breaths aer voting in the now finished primary election of 2026, you can hear a faint, “Start Your Engines,” for the haul to the general election coming up in November. ere is a bigger chance of your vote being a tie breaker in a local election. Moreover your vote has a shot at creating a tie. In Nevada there have been tie votes in local elections over the years since Nevada became a state. Stories of cutting cards and high card wins; stories of drawing straws and the longer straw puller would be named the victor. Actually the NRS gives the decision ability to different officials throughout the state government to hold proceedings and decide these last lines of the races. us the “luck of the draw” makes things become real. Your vote is as important whether you have voted in elections for many years, or this would be your first time to vote. Recently I had the opportunity to speak to a gentleman who has never voted. Explaining the difference between a primary and a general election. His take was like most who do not vote. He felt his vote would never make a difference in who the president would be, or a congressman or senator. When he heard that yes, his vote did count in every race he looked at me like I was full of bologna. When getting right down to it, I can see where a voter may feel that your one [ Continued on page 2 ]
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES e Rusted Shack Get ye to the Rusted Shack! Trees-n-bushes-nflowers, OH MY! Lynn is open ursday, Friday and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You should see what your beds are missing—then buy more plants!
Vacation Bible School
Favorite Month of the Year!
Not June but coming up in JULY 20-24th at the Eureka Community Church. Get ready to have your littles from ages 4years old through 6th grade join the journey of the Emerald Crossing Adventure. Mark your calendars. Having company come to stay? eir kids are invited to join in the fun too.
Oh, June! Your editior’s favorite month of the year. What is going on this month? OH.OH.OH. From Eureka to Crescent Valley things are coming alive and such great events are scheduled. Grab your flip flops, pull on your shorts and check out the community calendar for some great times
IN THIS EDITION Eureka HS News & Notes . . . . . . . . . . .2 Sheriff’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Senior Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Johnny’s Tech Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Worship Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
From Our Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Commissioners News & Notes . . . . . .5 Market Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Arrest Recaps & Court Recaps . . . . . . .5 Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 June Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Page 2 | Vol. 3 No. 51
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
e Week of June 11, 2026
EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS-NOTES-NOTICES
Sports Physicals 2026-2027 William Bee Ririe Hospital and Rural Health Clinic is offering sports physicals, at the WBRH Eureka Clinc to students in 6th -12th grades. ere is no cost to patients, but insurance will be billed. Physicals will be scheduled by appointment only June 16 through July 18, 2026. Call 775-237-5642 to schedule. Parents are required to accompany students under 18 years of age.
Sports Physicals do not include immunizations, wellness check, illness screening, prescriptions refills, etc. (If your child needs any follow-up screenings to be cleared for participation in sports, you will need to schedule an appointment for a later date/time and you will be responsible for that medical visit.) Please go to registermyathlete.com to fill out the administrative paperwork and the clinic has copies of the NIAA Physical Paperwork. Contact Christine at 775-289-3612 Ext. 130 if you have any questions.
Sheriff’s Corner Editor’s Note: Sheriff Umina brough this wonderful article, notice, letter to our attention recently. It is written to everyone that read it. Ms. Sewell is offering a heart healing option to those who are skirting issues they are having problems with. For those of you who do not know me, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kim Sewell, and I have lived in Crescent Valley for about four and a half years. I work in Town Hall as a Civil Processor for the Eureka County Sheriff ’s Office. I volunteer as an EMT for the county as well, and I am currently the Chair of the Crescent Valley Medical Services Advisory Committee. If you would like to meet me in person, I will be at Cops n Kids in both Eureka and Crescent Valley. I will also be at the in-person voting in Crescent Valley, or you may stop by Town Hall any day I’m working. e CVMSAC meets monthly in Town Hall; meetings are open to the public and we value the input of the community. My thoughts and views expressed here are not a reflection of Eureka County SO, EMS, or CVMSAC. I am not profiting in any way from any entity by writing this. I am writing this as a private citizen, concerned for the community. I have been in the healthcare field for about 20 years now. I truly care about the well-being of everyone, especially those in our county. I am hoping my words have an impact on at least one person and can help them. I would like to give everyone an update on some exciting things coming our way in the healthcare aspect. is information was discussed at our last meeting and was shared with publicly at the EU BOCC May 19th and the CV TABC May 20th. Vitality Unlimited has received a grant to operate a mobile service to bring care outside of Elko. All of Vitality’s services will be offered at the mobile clinic such as substance use counseling, primary care, peer recovery support, and mental health services. To keep these services going, they need clients to attend and utilize the mobile clinic. You do not have to be a current client of Vitality Unlimited to take part in these services, you can sign up with them any time. If you are a current client, you can simply switch to being seen at one of the locations. ey will be in Eureka on the first and third Wednesday of each month at Raine’s Market 9-5 and in Crescent Valley on the first and third Monday of each month at the CV Clinic 8-12. ese services are in addition to the clinic services already provided by WBRH. If you are interested in talking more about this or other advancements we are reaching for, come to our meetings. e next one is June 11 at 5 pm at Town Hall in Crescent Valley. We do have other healthcare solutions we are trying to secure as well, so hopefully we can continue to expand availability and options. I am overly excited about the mental health services and substance use support Vitality offers. Sadly, there are not enough of these services in general, let alone in our state or county. Now, onto a more personal matter. Our community is grieving the loss of too many people gone too soon from us. My heart is broken. I want to change the stigma surrounding mental health. Every one of us reacts to trauma, grief, and life in general differently. What is upsetting or life-altering to one person, is not to another. And that is okay. Oh, the joys of being individual and unique! ere is absolutely nothing wrong with having struggles. Fact: Every single person has had a struggle or two at some point in their life! Help is available! Help is here! You don’t even have to wait for the mobile clinic to be in town to receive assistance. Call EMS, we can transport you to NNRH for mental health services. at is our job, we signed up to help each and every one of you, without judgment or criticism. NNRH has an entire floor dedicated to mental health services. I would much rather take you to Elko at 2 am to receive the help you need than the alternative that feels like your only choice. It is not your only solution, I assure you. Reach out. Maybe you still don’t want to see someone you might know. I get that, I really do. You can call 988, talk to someone you don’t know and that doesn’t know you. For me, sometimes it is easier to vent to someone that is unbiased and doesn’t know me from Amy. You are not alone. You matter. You are part of a community that loves and cares for you. It is not easy asking for help, but please don’t be afraid to reach out. We are here for you. Vitality Unlimited 775-777-8477 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline 911 Emergency Dispatch
[ Continued from page 1 ]
vote holds no more importance than one brick in a wall. But mixing that one brick with all the rest of the bricks it takes to make a complete wall? Together WE create a strong wall that can withstand forces beyond belief. Yes, one vote helps to create our government on all levels. Take the voters in Dixville Notch. Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township, Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. e population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 4 as of the 2020 census. But by the 2024 election the township’s number of voters grew to 6! e village is known for being the first place to declare its results during the New Hampshire presidential primary. As per a PBS report, the tiny New Hampshire resort town Dixville Notch has a tradition that dates back to 1960 for being the first in the nation to complete in-person voting. Aer a rousing accordion version of the national anthem, the town's six voters began casting their ballots at the stroke of midnight and the vote count was complete 15 minutes later. Still feeling like your vote is just so much hot air in the national races? Your vote is just as valuable as those 6 votes in Dixville Notch. In Eureka, Nevada this mid-term we will be voting for people to run our school board, our TV board, our Recorders Office, Assessor’s Office, Treasurers Office, Sheriff and one seat on our County Commission board. Yes, some political aspiring people are running unopposed and some races will have already been decided by the time this information is put into your hands. Some though, some will not be decided until the general election in November. So perhaps that’s where you need to concentrate on where your vote counts! Keep in mind, if you have decided aer not voting in the primary and you have not registered, you can still register for the general election coming up in November. Voter Registration Deadline: 28 Days before Election Day for mail and in-person registration or on Election Day for online registration. You must have continuously resided in your Nevada county for 30 days and your election precinct for 10 days before Election Day to be eligible to vote at your current Nevada address. Most importantly, VOTE! Two things to give thought to while waiting for the general election. First: If you don’t vote you can’t complain with a clear conscious. at is the old school “rule of thumb” many vocal voters will tell you in Nevada. Although it may be said in more colorful words at times and in different company and places! Second: If you are put off to vote because you don’t feel your vote matters in the “Big Boy” races? Concentrate on your local races. In the realm of politics your vote counts in every race, but may just carry more weight and importance in your local government.
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, June 15 Potato Crusted Fish Cauliflower Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Fruit
Tuesday, June 16 Night Dinner at 4:30 p.m. Steak Baked Potato Corn on the Cob Apple Snickers Salad Cupcake
Wednesday, June 17 Roast Beef Potatoes & Gravy Asparagus Peaches Focaccia Bread
Thursday, June 18 Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Wrap on Spinach Tortilla Macaroni Salad Plum
Friday, June 19 Center Closed for Junteenth
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, June 15 Fish and & Chips Coleslaw Baked Beans Pear Crisp Fresh Apple
Tuesday, June 16 Chicken Broccoli Rice Beet Salad Apricot Bran Muffin Honeydew Fruit Cup
Wednesday, June 17 Roma Burger Corn on Cob Baked Beans Cantaloupe
Thursday, June 18 Biscuits & Gravy Scrambled Eggs w/Salsa English Muffin Fresh Banana
Friday, June 19 Center Closed for Junteenth
e Week of June 11, 2026
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
Johnny’s Tech Corner
Vol. 3 No. 51 | Page 3
Can Technology Help You Stay in Your Home Longer?
By Johnny Fitzgerald Most people, if given the choice, would prefer to remain in their own home as they get older. ere is comfort in familiar surroundings, neighbors you know, and the independence that comes from living life on your own terms. e good news is that modern technology is making that easier than ever. While no gadget can replace family, friends, or good healthcare, there are now affordable tools that can help older adults live safely and independently for longer. Many of these technologies work quietly in the background and require very little technical knowledge to use. Smart Lighting imProVeS SaFety One of the most common causes of injury as we age is falling. Something as simple as getting up during the night can become hazardous if hallways and rooms are poorly lit. Smart lighting can help reduce that risk. Smart bulbs can be programmed to turn on automatically at sunset, while motion-activated lights can illuminate hallways, bathrooms, and stairways when someone enters the room. Instead of searching for a light switch in the dark, the lights simply come on when needed. Many smart lighting systems can also be controlled by voice, making them particularly useful for people with mobility challenges or arthritis. It is a simple upgrade that can improve both safety and convenience.
mediCaL aLert SyStemS haVe imProVed When many people think of medical alert devices, they picture the old television commercials featuring someone calling for help aer a fall. Today's systems have become far more advanced. Many modern devices can automatically detect falls and contact emergency services or family members without requiring the user to press a button. Smart watches from companies like Apple and Samsung now include fall detection features that can summon help if the wearer is unable to respond. For people who live alone, this technology can provide an extra layer of protection and peace of mind for family members who may live hours away. Video doorbeLLS add SeCUrity and ConVenienCe Video doorbells allow homeowners to see and speak with visitors using a phone, tablet, or smart display without rushing to the front door. ey also help reduce the risk of scams and unwanted solicitors. Instead of opening the door to an unexpected visitor, you can see who is there first and decide whether you want to engage with them. For many families, that combination of convenience and security makes video doorbells one of the most ractical smart home upgrades available. VoiCe aSSiStantS Can heLP With daiLy taSKS Devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home have become surprisingly useful household helpers. ey can set medication reminders, announce appointments,
answer questions, control lights and thermostats, and even place hands-free phone calls. While younger users oen think of these devices as gadgets, many older adults find them valuable because they simplify everyday tasks. A simple voice command can replace several steps that might otherwise require getting up, finding a phone, or navigating an app. teChnoLogy ShoULd SUPPort indePendenCe e goal of these tools is not to replace human interaction or personal responsibility. eir purpose is to remove some of the small obstacles that can make daily life more difficult over time. Nobody needs to turn their home into something out of a science fiction movie. In many cases, one or two carefully chosen technologies can make a meaningful difference. Technology is oen criticized for making life more complicated. But when used thoughtfully, it can do the opposite. For many older adults, the right technology is helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they most want to be: home. 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
a Conversation with Steel raine — Part Two — By Winnona Eversgerd ere is a project that’s being proposed right now. How do you feel about the county purchasing and demolishing the Alpine Lodge and Louise lounge? Well, I know a lot of members of the community don’t like it, because the thing is, it was never offered to the public for sale. I think private industry would be a lot more efficient in tearing it down and putting something new. e county doesn’t need to be getting into the real estate business, tearing the building down and then making a private again. at’s not the role of the county and it really shouldn’t be. We would take on a huge burden for the taxpayers, especially when we haven’t even pursued the private sector. ey haven’t even had an opportunity. It’s not been listed for sale. ey haven’t been trying to sell it. If it had been listed for sale for years and nobody wanted to take that on, then, maybe you could consider it, because it is a danger, but that hasn’t even been tried. We need to try to have private individuals take care of it, because they’re more efficient. ey’re going to tear it down for less and anytime the government gets their finger into it, they’re just not as efficient. ey have to pay Davis Bacon wages. e taxpayer will not be able to complete the same project for more money. It’s just the wrong way to do it. at’s the way I think about it. Our downtown is slowly dying. How do you feel about beautifying downtown Main Street? It would be nice to have downtown back in a historical fashion, the way it was. Take the Masonic Hall. It used to have a nice walkway all the way around it and nice little parapet. But, it’s all about where should the money come from? Should the taxpayer be the one paying for it? Private businesses? Where is it going to come from? I don’t think the taxpayers should be the one forced to pay for it, really or downtown, especially because anytime the government is the one to foot in the
bill, things are just not done as efficiently. You know, that’s just how it goes. at’s how it will always be, because the Davis-Bacon wages, because how things are not value engineered when they’re done by public entities. e taxpayer money should be utilized to better the people that are alive currently rather than trying to bring back our historical scenery, so to speak. at’s what I would think. But I also think our historical scenery is something that we should cherish, honor and protect, especially with their public buildings. I mean we want to keep the courthouse. Our current administration just tore off the old doors. I would suspect that they had been there since 1800s, and that was a shame. But in the pursuit of modernizing, it is significantly better in terms of their heating and cooling capability. We’re gonna save money in perpetuity, probably, because they’re not needing to spend so much in heating. But, it also slightly de-beautified the front door. So what do you do? One of the things that is a concern for people is how you feel about subsidizing the clinic and having medical services available here? Probably the current amount we spend will be sufficient. I don’t think I want to add more or retract from its current amount. Probably will leave it the way it is. I know the tough thing is getting medical professionals that want to come out here and live in Eureka. One of these days, we’re going have somebody that graduates from Eureka County High School, that gets their medical degree and decides they want to come back and live here. Now, that’s the way to do it. It might take years to get that person. I think we should encourage our young people to do it. I guess I should have gone to medical school. It’s my fault. Well, Melissa Damele did it. Yeah, see, she’s a prime example. at’s the kind of people we need to help the community. She really should be thanked for it. We should go all out and
publicly thank her for coming back and helping the people of Eureka. at’s really the way to do it: get somebody that wants to come live here. I mean, even if they didn’t grow up here, that would be great. Just encourage people to come live here. She’s a prime example of the way it should be done. Money is not infinite. Yes, we can subsidize it somewhat, but, if the price of gold drops, where is the breaking point going to be? What is going to be cut? I know medical services, public health, water, those are the things that we’re not going to want to cut. I know that your family has tried really hard to get more land up on the hill. Are you coming into the commissioner’s seat so that you can try to make that happen for your family? at was never really my intention to try to buy that. It’s an obvious conflict of interest. If anything ever did come up like that, I would have to recuse myself, obviously. So, it’d be the other commissioners. I would prefer that it would be done before I had anything to do with it. I think we are supposed to be put on the agenda for the next [meeting]. I don’t want anything to do with it. I think it would really help the community, because we want to put in a car wash. I want to increase the truck parking that we have up there. It’s a tender subject. Like, what do I do? But I wouldn’t sell it to myself. I can’t. I wouldn’t. I feel like it was the elephant in the room. Me running makes it more difficult. I would definitely try to just recuse myself entirely from the whole process, because I don’t want the community thinking that I sold it to myself or to my family or anything like that. at’s not why I’m running. I want to run to help save the town some money. at’s basically the brunt of it. I appreciate Steel’s willingness to sit through the entire interview and answer questions as a candidate, Steel Raine seems somewhat prepared and willing to do the hard work ahead.
IS YOUR HOUSE FEELING CRAMPED? IT’S TIME TO EXPAND!
Please Join Us For
YOUTH GROUP
We can help with the perfect building or container that fits your needs, property and budget.
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Drop off at Old Elementary Gym Pickup at the Eureka Community Church Pastor Austin Ringler
Games, Worship, Food, Activities, Life Lessons Sponsored by Eureka Community Church Contact Galen Byler at 775-318-0059 for a ride.
RENT TO OWN AVAILABLE! Sheds • Garages • Cabins • Barns • Shipping Containers • Greenhouses We have buildings from 8 x 12 feet to 16 x 52 feet, all built right here in Nevada. Ask about our 20 and 40-foot shipping containers.
187 Highway 278, Eureka | 775-482-4831 | rawhidesheds.com
Page 4 | Vol. 3 No. 51
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
don’t miss a single word.
FROM OUR PAST
We hope you subscribe, don’t miss the next issue!
4
e Eureka County Star is a weekly community newspaper that shows the life and times of all aspects of living in rural Nevada. We welcome subscribers from everywhere to look and see what our community has to offer.
Yes! I want to Subscribe
ka County Star The Eure DIAMOND VALLEY, PINE VALLEY, EUREKA, CRESCENT VALLEY, BEOWAWE
Last Name:
(contributed) e Eureka county fair held its first fair queen contest on May 30 at 6 p.mp at the fairgrounds. e contestants were required to write a one-page essay explaining why they wanted to be fair queen. ey were then judged on their horsemanship and their poise. e queen and her princesses are also required to participate in the fourth of July parade in Eureka and open the fair on Aug. 10. e judges were three members of the community and two Fair Board members. She was awarded a sash, buckle, tiara and $100. e princesses Hallie Wilker, Addie Callaghan and Michelle Nicholson were awarded a sash, buckle and $25 each. “e Fair Board would like to thank anyone who participated in the contest and especially Cindy Bass for organizing the contest and encouraging the contestants to enter, and arranging the prizes,” a spokesman said.
email: Phone: Address: City:
4 Eureka at Champs Station 4 e Phoenix Convenience Store 4 Red Barn General Store 4 Urban Cowboy Bar and Grill 4 Country Cottage
State:
Zip Code:
Crossword Sponsored by Eureka Tourism and Recreation Board
Perdiz Father’s Day Shoot June 13
CROSSWORD
50 Years Ago
by Mark McClain
June 12, 1976 Bicentennial Fun in Eureka
Across 1. Jazz immortal ___ James 5. Missouri's neighbor to the north 9. Monastery VIP 14. Credit union offering 15. Interrogate 16. Major museum of Spain 17. Self-important 18. Coloration on glasses 19. Prepared 20. Force (on) 22. Where Columbus was born 24. Hair on a lid 26. In the middle 30. Place for some rites 32. Off the ship 33. NFL 6-pointers (abbr.) 36. Help 38. Number on a mountain town's welcome sign (abbr.) 39. Corporate dept. for engineers (abbr., 3 wds.) 41. Little child 42. Altogether (2 wds.) 43. Jai ___ (fronton game) 44. Keep from leaving 46. Where the Cardinals play (abbr.) 47. Bangor native 49. Steakhouse option 51. Religious traveler 53. Event or class for advanced learning 57. Firmly fixed behavior 59. Smooth, musically 60. Desert watering hole 63. Computer fodder 65. Bart Simpson's sister 66. Giggle sound 67. Similar 68. Not erratic 69. Ford, as a river 70. Acorn, for one 71. Lipton offerings
Down 1. Borden's cow mascot 2. Actor ___ Lee Jones
EUREKA COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Austin Ringler
Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Each Sunday NEW ADDRESS: 121 Buel Street, Eureka
25 Years Ago Terri Bailey is Queen of the Eureka County Fair
First Name:
Single copies of our paper are for sale for $1.50 at:
Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!
June 14, 2001
to The Star
to subscribe for $117 per year, fill out the form, mail it in with your check, or credit card information. OR! go to our website, www.theeurekacountystar.com OR! Call Trina 775-778-5829 OR! Email her at trina@theeurekacountystar.com P.O. Box 239, Eureka, NV 89316
e Week of June 11, 2026
3. Brownish gray 4. African nation whose capital is Luanda 5. "Brightness" exams? (abbr., 3 wds.) 6. Pierre's "Yes" 7. One of two on an airplane 8. Ancient Mexican culture 9. Chef protectors 10. Respires 11. Lamb's call 12. Strange 13. Plaything 21. Starter course, maybe 23. Tidy 25. Cause of a careless error 27. Caramel-filled chocolate candies 28. Isn't for them? 29. Not tilted 31. Civil disturbances 33. Vagrant 34. ___ Lama (religious leader) 35. Epitome of slowness 37. Baseball web site info 40. Small boats on big boats 42. Asian film genre 44. Drab's partner
45. Cork's nation 48. Wipes out 50. Friend of Pooh 52. King with a golden touch 54. Not sophisticated 55. Completely confused (2 wds.) 56. Mottled horses 58. Steal 60. Non-prescription (abbr.) 61. ___ Lingus (Dublin-based carrier) 62. STARZ competitor 64. Create a knot
100 Years Ago June 12, 1926 Special Ordinance
DIAMOND VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH Pastor Curvin Martin
Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monthly Singing First Sunday at 6 p.m.
e first event of the committee to honor the bicentennial in Eureka county was held Sunday, June 6. e weather was bluster, but delicious food and a congenial crowd made for a very nice aernoon. Several hilarious games were played on the football field and the winners in each event were given bicentennial medallions. In the Wheelbarrow race, the winners were Steve and Brian Henson, Todd Wallack and Ray Bailey; balloon stopm, Kathy Elliott, Mark Damele, Melvin Bartlett and Marty Plaskett; pie in the sky, Marilyn Hall, Maxine Rebaleati, Stee Henson and Ray Bailey; tricycle race, John Damele, Tommy and Bobby Ragar and Jerry Don Todd; egg in the next, Barbara Todd, Pam Tiegs, Lloyd Morrison and Jerry Todd; blindfold football, Steve and Brian Henson, Todd Wallack and Ray Bailey. Aer the games the picnic was held in the city park. ose enjoying the picnic and games were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rebaleati; Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Machacek; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Machacek; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Tom; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Plaskett, Suzanne and Marty; Mrs. Myrtle Swick; Mrs. Bonnye Hooper; Mrs. Estelle Gensole; Mrs. Doretha Evans; Mrs. Richard O’Connor, erese and Rosaleen; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Elliott, Kathy and John; Mr. and Mrs. Duke Klindt; Floyd Klindt; Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tiegs and Renee; Mr. and Mrs. Hale Bailey and family; Mrs. Maribeth Walack, Todd and Tyler; Wayne Robinson; Lloyd and David Morrison; or Boodwin; Mrs. Lee Allison, Shirley, Lee Ben and Randy; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Todd, Jerry don and Sherri; Jimmy Ithurralde and family; Ed Todd; Mrs. Richard Henson, Steve and Brian; David and Eric Pastorino; Mark and John Damele; Mrs. Robert Ragar, Tommy and Bobby; Bill Hicks; Sammy and David Wright; Mrs. Robert McKay and Sue; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Russell; Mrs. Rose Lloyd; Teresa Bowser. Committee members are Maxing Rebaleati, Marilyn Hall, elma Henson, Marcia Elliott and Jimmy Ithurralde. e large cake was donated by the high school graduating class and the remainder was given to the senior citizen luncheon program.
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
— All Welcomed —
Share your services, events and church notices here.
11th Street & Frontier, Diamond Valley
Call 775-778-5829
AN ORDANANCE FIXING THE CLOSED SEASON ON SAGEHEN, SAGECOCK AND PRARIE CHICKE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EUREKA OUNTY DO ORDAIN: Sec1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm, company, corporation or association within the County of Eureka, State of Nevada, to take, kill, catch, trap, net, pound, weir, wound or pursue with attempt to take, catch capture, injure, of destroy any sagehen, sagecock or prairie chicken, at any time except between the 16th day of August and the 31st day of August, both dates included in each and every year... (Fines were set at between $50 and $250 and or 25 to 125 days in jail.) PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF Jun, 1926, by the following vote of the board of County commissioners: AYES: ree NAYS: NONE
trina machacek,
don’t miss a single edition. Subscribe today! only $117 per year
PUbLiSher
Mail a check or money order to: P.O. Box 239, Eureka, NV 89316 Subscribe online: eEurekaCountyStar.com, or call 775-778-5829
Published weekly by 3 Shirts Publishing
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
e Week of June 11, 2026
Vol. 3 No. 51 | Page 5
Eureka County Commissioners News & Notes Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald
Eureka Grant Summit Findings and Takeaways By Trina Machacek e second annual Eureka Grant Summit was held at the Eureka Opera House on June 1-3 with a good turnout. Approximately 60-90 guest speakers and participants attended over the 3-day event. Traveling from all corners of the state to discuss the possibilities and upcoming growth each county and their communities will face with possible mine expansions and the business growth that will come with those expansions. e group enjoyed touring the underground tunnels offered and led by Kristan Umina of Eureka Main Street. e 90 tunnel spelunkers were split into two groups with half at a time seeing both the Eureka Museum and the tunnels. I-80 Gold hosted the attendees to a tour of their Ruby Hill Mine operations. As the Summit got underway it was clear that the most interest was on what the communities are heading into with the large number of people expected to arrive to work the various mines in northern Nevada. Summit host i-80 Gold’s representative Allison Anderson spoke of the population growth stating that the increase will not happen overnight, but rather over time as the mine develops new and long reaching plans into the years of the life of the mine. Also on hand were members of the financial network that is available to businesses, both big and small. Homeowners and builders, developers and those in place to deal with expanding infrastructures. i-80 Gold sponsored a dinner that was predictably wonderful and catered by Darlene Moody. Breakfast and lunch on day two were also sponsored by i-80 Gold. During the ongoing event panelists were brought forward to lay out what they can offer in the way of planning, financing and growing all while keeping northern Nevada a safe and inviting place to live and work. Mary Kerner of RNDC, Caroline McIntosh of Nevada SBDC, Sheldon Mudd; NNRDA, Melissa Saavedra; GOED office of Entrepreneurship, Shari Davis; GOED Main Street Program, were just a few of the presenters. e takeaway from the Summit seems to be summed up by Eureka County Sheriff Miles Umina, “e summit was great for networking and meeting people from across the state.”
is event should grow annually. It brings together those who know how to make things happen with those who can see the need but not sure how to tap into the many wells of help that are available to those who need not only money but information and the experience of those who can help. A big thank you should also be given to our local resident, Art Nava for keeping the ball rolling to get this summit from infancy to full fruition. Art and his other half Wendy have lived and worked in the Eureka area for more than twenty years. Art is known by his casual lifestyle and always having the time to talk about Eureka and what is happening in northern Nevada. He hopes to one day put his foot into the real estate market. He plans on keeping this idea of an annual summit growing for many years. e three-day event was hosted and supported by:
Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps May 28 – June 3, 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 May 28, 2026 – June 3, 2026, there were two adult arrests reported. Friday, May 29, 2026, Preston Scott Kingsley was arrested by Eureka County Undersheriff David Hicks and Sergeant Michael Trumble on suspicion of assault with the use of a deadly weapon. A pretrial custody hearing was set for Saturday, May 30, 2026. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Francisco Javier Castaneda was arrested by Eureka County Undersheriff David Hicks and Deputy Nicholas Harris on suspicion of a convicted person failing to register with local law enforcement within 48 hours, possession of a
schedule I controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A pretrial custody hearing was set for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Justice Court News Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a pretrial custody hearing in the matter of State of Nevada v. Preston Scott Kingsley in Case Number 26 CR 00023 7D. Present via Zoom was Defendant Kingsley with his court appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Theodore Beutel, Esq., Eureka County District Attorney. The Court conferred with the parties about a date for a preliminary hearing, then set the preliminary hearing to begin Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Court then consulted counsel regarding bail or other pretrial conditions for Mr. Kingsley. After consideration of the arguments, the Court found Defendant Kinglsey presented a danger to the community and ordered Defendant be held on $75,000 bail (cash or bond). Eureka County Commission News from the June 2, 2026 Meeting The Board of Eureka County Commissioners met at the Courthouse, 10 South Main Street in Eureka, Nevada beginning at 9:30 am Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The meeting room in Crescent Valley was connected via audiovisual technology.
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: June 5, 2026
Alfalfa Tested Big Bales $185 - $215 per ton Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales $225 - $300 per ton Timothy Hay
$17.00 - $21.00 per bale
Live Top Cows
$1.7408 per pound
Gold
$4,486.80 per ounce
Silver
$74.58 per ounce
Copper
$6.55 per pound
Vanadium (FeV)
$6.11 per pound EU
Brent Crude Oil
$95.54 per barrel
Eureka County Courthouse. Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.
Present for the meeting were Deputy County Clerk Recorder Katelyn Ziemann, Chair Rich McKay, Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, and District Attorney Ted Beutel. Member Mike Schoenwald was unavailable. 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 modifications. The Board called for public comment and received none. The Board approved the minutes for the May 19, 2026 Commission meeting. Deanna Colby, Eureka County Assistant Comptroller, presented bills to the Board for approval and payment. Expenditures in the total amount of $1,024,428.41 were approved by the Board, with accounts payable adding up to $348,536.10 and payroll totaling $675,892.31. A question was posed by the Board about Crescent Valley Water payments. The Board reviewed the fund balance report and it was noted it was in “the black” because of net proceeds of mineral (NPOM) taxes. NPOM taxes are a Nevada state property tax levied on the extraction of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal resources. It is calculated by subtracting allowable mining company operating costs from the mineral's gross yield, with the remaining balance taxed at a rate of up to 5%. But the County does not get all 5%. In Nevada, a county receives an amount equivalent to the combined local ad valorem (property) tax rate where the mine is located. The remaining balance, if any, goes to the State. So, if there was no county property tax rate, all NPOM money would go to the State instead of a county. That is why lowering or raising the local tax rate can be a real kick in the financial pants to local governments! The Board approved ratifying the Indigent Defense Annual Financial Status Report, due to the Department in May 2026. Next up was CIO Misty Rowley who presented a report on projects and activities. Ms. Rowley answered questions from the Board. The Board approved a Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment State and Local Agreement for Azure Subscription services for the County of Eureka, under Agreement number 4712252, with SHI International Corp. listed as the reseller. The Board also authorized the CIO to sign all necessary agreement documents and related forms outside of the meeting. The Board heard from Jayme Halpin from the Insurance Committee who presented one item. The Board approved changing the medical insurance provider from Prominence to Anthem for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027 because of changes Prominence was making to out of state provider insurance coverage. The Board authorized Jayme Halpin to sign all related documents and agreements outside the meeting. Human Resource Director Cristina Lopez presented a lengthy update on her projects and activities. Ms. Lopez answered questions from the Board. The Board approved authorizing double filling of a currently occupied position within the Juvenile Probation Office and approved the corresponding position justification form. After a lengthy discussion about the difference between reclassification and promotion, and why the Human Resource Director believes the Eureka County Personnel Policy is wrong, the Board tabled the item to reclassify Jessica Santoyo from IT Professional Trainee III to Assistant Chief Information Officer (Assistant CIO), effective July 5th. The Board approved a request to authorize immediate recruitment and posting for a previously approved a part-time (3/4 time benefited) IT Professional Trainee I position, along with the corresponding position justification and hiring freeze forms. The Board also approved retroactive pay for Lindsay Stith for Fiscal Year 2024 related to a prior classification error involving the Justice Court Deputy Clerk position. The Board approved allowing Human Resources to access the Commissioners Misc. account to fund the Eureka County College Internship Pilot Summer Program in the amounts of $15,000 for the month of June and $15,000 for the month of July and $15,000 for the month of August, for a total of $45,000 of taxpayer money. Apply today! [ Continued on page 6]
Page 6 | Vol. 3 No. 51
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
[ Continued from page 5]
Next up was Steve Zimmerman, Juvenile Probation Officer. The Board approved ratifying a temporary credit limit increase on the County purchasing card issued to Steve Zimmerman, in the amount of $4,000 ($5,500 total), for the month of May for the purchase of Grad Night prizes and supplies. The Board then heard from the Eureka County EMS Department represented by Nikki Cooley and Griffin Bussian. The Board approved the discretionary use of volunteer stipends to reflect hours worked in addition to on-call time, to supplement out-of-town travel, special events, education, and day-to-day operations support. Volunteers are being paid for work now. Next up was Sheriff Miles Umina who presented a report on Sheriff’s Office projects and activities. Sheriff Umina answered questions from the Board. Scooter Mentaberry, Road Department Supervisor, presented a report on Road Department projects and activities. Mr. Mentaberry answered questions from the Board. The Board approved setting a public hearing July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to invite public comments and consider adopting an updated Eureka County Road Map which identifies Main Roads, General Roads, and Minor Roads within Eureka County. Jayme Halpin, Eureka County Assistant Public Works Director, presented an update on Public Works projects and activities. Mr. Halpin answered questions from the Board. The Board approved Snyder Mechanical to make emergency repairs to the walk-in freezer at the Crescent Valley Senior Center in the amount of $8,718.00. The Board then heard from Jake Tibbitts, Eureka County Natural Resource Manager. Mr. Tibbitts provided an update regarding current and emerging natural resource topics and issues affecting Eureka County and answered questions from the Board. The Board approved accepting an invitation to participate as a cooperating agency on the Boulder Valley Tailing Storage Facility Project and approve or respond with requests for changes to Elko BLM on the associated MOU. The Board approved providing a response to Elko BLM’s September 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Environmental Assessment. The Board approved sending a response to Battle Mountain BLM for their consideration in the December 2026 oil and gas parcel lease sale. The Board approved sending a response to BLM on Barrick Gold U.S., Inc. submitted Plan of Operations for the Bullion Hill Underground Exploration Project. The Board reviewed correspondence. Public comments were called for and no comments were received. The Board meeting on June 2, 2026 then adjourned. The next meeting of the Board will be June 18, 2026 to allow for the canvass of the primary votes. On that date in 1873 Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for casting a vote for a US President. In 1901 Anastasia Nikolaevna, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 1928 American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1983 Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. In 1996 Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was indicted on 10 criminal charges. In 2024 Willie Mays, American Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder, died of heart failure at age 93. His catch and throw during game 1 of the 1954 World Series is still amazing.
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 95104 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 20th day of March 2026 Deanne M. Hicks and Denise L. Moyle of Eureka, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the manner of use of 1.0 c.f.s., 2.0 a.f.a., a portion of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 77569. Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point located within the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 14, T21N, R53E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the NW corner of said Section 14 bears N 41 degrees 28 minutes W, a distance of 5,145 feet (approx. 4 miles East of the intersection of SR278 and 9th Street, Diamond Valley, NV). Water will be used for irrigation purposes (CNRWA buyback program) from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Water was used for irrigation purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Joe Cacioppo, P.E. State Engineer JC/mh Published in The Eureka County Star May28, June 4, 11 and 18, 2026
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 95105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 20th day of March 2026 Deanne M. Hicks and Denise L. Moyle of Eureka, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the manner of use of 1.0 c.f.s., 2.0 a.f.a., a portion of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 31113. Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point located within the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T21N, R53E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the S1/4 corner of said Section 11 bears S 18 degrees 00 minutes 58 seconds E, a distance of 4,182.4 feet (approx. 4 miles east-northeast of the intersection of SR278 and 9th Street, Diamond Valley, NV). Water will be used for irrigation purposes (CNRWA buyback program) from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Water was used for irrigation purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Joe Cacioppo, P.E. State Engineer JC/mh Published in The Eureka County Star May28, June 4, 11 and 18, 2026
No one delivers like your local news.
ADVERTISE LOCAL Shining a light on all of Eureka County.
Call Trina for your ad space: 775-778-5829
e Week of June 11, 2026
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA Application of Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy for approval of fuel and purchased power expenses, to reset the Temporary Renewable Energy Development charge, reset all components of the Renewable Energy Program Rate, reset the Base Energy Efficiency Program Rates, reset the Base Energy Efficiency Implementation Rates, reset the Energy Efficiency Program Amortization Rate, reset the Energy Efficiency Implementation Amortization Rate and reset the Expanded Solar Program Costs Rate. Application of Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy for approval of fuel and purchased power expenses, to reset the Temporary Renewable Energy Development charge, reset all components of the Renewable Energy Program Rate, reset the Base Energy Efficiency Program Rates, reset the Base Energy Efficiency Implementation Rates, reset the Energy Efficiency Program Amortization Rate, reset the Energy Efficiency Implementation Amortization Rate and reset the Expanded Solar Program Costs Rate. Application of Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy for approval of natural gas expenses and to set the Gas Energy Efficiency Rate.
Docket No. 26-02035
Docket No. 26-02036
Docket No. 26-02037
NOTICE OF CONSUMER SESSION AND NOTICE OF HEARING On March 2, 2026, Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Nevada Power”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application, designated as Docket No. 26-02035, for approval of fuel and purchased power expenses for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. The application also requests authorization to reset the Temporary Renewable Energy Development (“TRED”) charge, reset the Renewable Energy Program Rate (“REPR”), reset the Base Energy Efficiency Program Rates (“Base EEPR”), reset the Base Energy Efficiency Implementation Rates (“Base EEIR”), reset the Energy Efficiency Program Amortization Rate (“Amortization EEPR”), reset the Energy Efficiency Implementation Amortization Rate (“Amortization EEIR”), and reset the Expanded Solar Program Costs (“ESPC”) rate. The effect of granting this application will be to increase Nevada Power’s overall revenue by $21,057,760 or 0.84 percent over all rate classes. On March 2, 2026, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra,” and, together with Nevada Power, “NV Energy”) filed with the Commission an application, designated as Docket No. 26-02036, for approval of Sierra’s electricity related fuel and purchased power expenses for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. The application also requests authorization to reset the TRED charge, reset the REPR, reset the Base EEPR, reset the Base EEIR, reset the Amortization EEPR, reset the Amortization EEIR, and reset the ESPC rate. The effect of granting this application will be to increase Sierra’s overall electricity revenue by $9,443,293 or 0.96 percent over all rate classes. On March 2, 2026, Sierra filed with the Commission an application, designated as Docket No. 26-02037, for approval of Sierra’s natural gas expenses for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. The effect of granting this application will be to increase Sierra’s overall natural-gas revenue by $728,327 or 0.32 percent over all rate classes. NV Energy filed the applications pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.110, 704.185, and 704.187. Pursuant to NRS 703.190 and NAC 703.527 et seq., NV Energy requests that certain material in the applications receive confidential treatment. Pursuant to NAC 701B.010, NV Energy requests a deviation from NAC 701B.140(1)(a), 701B.495(1)(a), and 701B.675(1)(a). In Docket No. 26-02035, Nevada Power requests the following rates to be applied per kilowatt-hour (“kWh”): Current – per kWh Proposed – per kWh TRED (Residential) TRED (Non-residential) REPR (Residential and Non-residential) Amortization EEPR Amortization EEIR Base EEIR (Residential single-family class (“RS class”)1 Base EEPR (RS class)2 ESPC
$0.00053 $0.00020 $(0.00052) $(0.00029) $0.00003 $0.00022 $0.00248 $0.00003
$0.00044 $0.00071 $(0.00000) $(0.00028) $(0.00001) $0.00023 $0.00274 $0.00003
Nevada Power states that, consistent with the Commission’s Order in Docket No. 13-04014 and the resulting modifications to NAC 704.9524(4), Nevada Power did not exceed its authorized return and therefore is not required to refund the Base EEIR revenue received in 2025, including carrying charges. In Docket No. 26-02036, Sierra requests the following rates to be applied per kilowatt-hour: Current – per kWh Proposed – per kWh TRED $0.00055 $0.00064 REPR $(0.00073) $(0.00000) Amortization EEPR $(0.00034) $(0.00017) Amortization EEIR $(0.00002) $0.00001 Base EEIR (Residential single-family class (“D-1 class”))3 $0.00019 $0.00019 Base EEPR (D-1 class)4 $0.00216 $0.00221 ESPC $0.00004 $0.00003 Sierra states that, consistent with the Commission’s Order in Docket No. 13-04014 and the resulting modifications to NAC 704.9524(4), Sierra did not exceed its authorized return and therefore is not required to refund the Base EEIR revenue received in 2025, including carrying charges. In Docket No. 26-02037, Sierra states that the application does not propose any deferred energy accounting adjustment (“DEAA”) changes because Sierra changes the gas division’s DEAA each quarter. Sierra states that it is not proposing to adjust its base tariff energy rate (“BTER”) in this docket because it filed four quarterly BTER adjustments for its gas operations during the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. Sierra states that it is requesting authorization to establish its inaugural Gas Energy Efficiency (“GEE”) Rate, consistent with Senate Bill 281 (“SB 281) that the Nevada Legislature adopted in 2023 and the permanent regulations related to SB 281 that the Commission recently adopted in Docket No. 23-07024, Legislative Counsel Bureau File No. R202-24. Sierra requests the following rates to be applied per therm: Proposed – per therm GEE Rate $0.00189 Amortization GEE Rate $0.00213 This notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the above-referenced 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 evidence. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to NAC 703.655, the Commission has scheduled a CONSUMER SESSION in this docket to be held as follows: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room A Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO Hearing Room A Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 AND VIA TELEPHONE Telephone conference line number: (775) 321-6111 Access code: 902 593 332# Interested persons may appear and be heard either in person or telephonically regarding the above-captioned matter and the effect this matter may have on their utility service. A representative from NV Energy will be present at the consumer session to answer questions. Public comments may be limited to three minutes per speaker. 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) 684-6164 (Carson City) or (702) 486-2600 (Las Vegas) at least two days prior to the consumer session. Interested persons may also submit written comments instead of or in addition to participating in the Consumer Session for this docket electronically through the Electronic Filing System on the Commission’s website at https://puc.nv.gov, by hand-delivery, or via U.S. Mail addressed to either of the Commission’s offices: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission has also scheduled a HEARING in this docket to be held as follows: MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Hearing Room A Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO Hearing Room A Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 And VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS The parties and their attorneys shall appear and otherwise participate in the hearing in person. Remote appearances may be granted upon a motion and a showing of good cause, filed in this Docket at least 5 business days before the commencement of the hearing. In such a motion, each party must provide the email address, title or role, and associated business address for each person who intends to participate in the hearing via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public can access the hearing at the time noticed herein either in person or via the Commission’s live stream link on its website at https://puc.nv.gov. The parties should provide the email address, title/role in associated business or organization, and business address for each person who intends to participate via Microsoft Teams to Administrative Attorney Adam Baker at abaker@puc.nv.gov no later than MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The hearing may be continued from day to day as necessary. Currently, the Commission has scheduled MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026, through WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, for the hearing. The Commission is not responsible for providing clerical or administrative assistance or materials to parties during Commission proceedings. If such assistance is necessary, parties must make other arrangements for this type of assistance. The applications are on file and available for public viewing at the Commission’s website at: 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. By the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary Dated: Carson City, Nevada 5/28/26
1 Nevada Power requests a different Base EEIR for each rate class. 2 Nevada Power requests a different Base EEPR for each rate class. 3 Sierra requests a different Base EEIR for each rate class. 4 Sierra requests a different Base EEPR for each rate class.
Published in The Eureka County Star June 11, 2026
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
e Week of June 11, 2026
Classified & Legal notices
Public Notice Eureka Conservation District
Information in Notices are paid spaces and are in no way endorsed by The Eureka County Star.
SUPERVISOR VACANCY
Place your ad in The Eureka County Star for:
HELP WANTED, FOR SALE OR RENT, YARD SALE & PERSONALS Classified Ad Rates: .50/wd weekly .40/wd second/third week .25/wd monthly
The Eureka Conservation District is currently accepting letters of interest from individuals to fill a Supervisor vacancy on the Eureka Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The term that is to be filled will only be until the term expires on December 31, 2026. If the appointed supervisor wishes to continue to serve on the board they will have to be nominated during the November 2026 election on November 2, 2026. (See NRS 548) *** Must be a registered voter of Eureka County *** Please submit letters of interest to: Hallee Dechambeau, Eureka Conservation District Clerk Department of Natural Resources 701 S. Main Street PO Box 323 Eureka, NV 89316 hdechambeau@eurekacountynv.gov
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO EUREKA COUNTY CODE TITLE 6, HEALTH AND WELFARE, CHAPTER 60, PROSTITUTION AND MARIJUANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 18, 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 proposed changes to Eureka County Code Title 6, Health and Welfare, Chapter 60, Prostitution and Marijuana. 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
Vol. 3 No. 51 | Page 7
*For more information on the duties of the Conservation District Supervisors and/or election procedures, see Nevada Revised Statutes Ch. 548 (https://leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-548.html). Published in The Eureka County Star June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026.
You Can Read The Star Online! To read The Eureka County Star online scan the QR code
Published in The Eureka County Star June 4 and 11, 2026.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Reach Your Local Community by Advertising in our Business Directory
Is Your Old 401k or IRA an IOU to the IRS? Take Control of Your Retirement Assets Tax Free Retirement Options Safe Money Retirement Income Solutions EUREKA LIFE INSURANCE John W. Fitzgerald
775-237-3792
775-778-5829 trina@theeurekacountystar.com
Nursery & Greenhouse Visit FB for the most up to date info.
Hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, vegetable starts and more!
Riverton Elko
3750 E. Idaho Street, Elko rivertonelko.com
775-738-5131
Expires June 30, 2026
NEW HOURS: THURS., FRI. & SAT. 11AM - 4PM
790 6th St, Eureka | 775-340-3797 | therustedshack.com
AUTO REPAIR, TIRES AND TOWING
101 N. Main St. Country Eureka, Nevada Cottage
countrycottage101@yahoo.com
Darlene Moody 775-318-0392 | Winnona Eversgerd 775-761-4282
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
161 SR 278 Eureka, Nevada
775-237-5538 silverstaterep.com Ryan Clugston, Owner
*Offer valid through June 30, 2026. Available on select tires some exclusions may apply see dealer for details.
Get out and play! YOUR PLACE FOR ALL SPORTS! 775-289-8886 1500 Aultman St, Ely sportsworldnevada.com
sportsworldnevada
The URBAN The Phoenix Convenience & Liquor Store 3 a.m. - 10 p.m. 775-237-5533
Bar & Restaurant
Bar Hours: Sunday - Thursday
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Bar Hours: Friday & Saturday
6 a.m. - Midnight 775-237-5774
GRASS FED, ANTIBIOTIC FREE MEAT PROUDLY PRODUCED AT OUR RANCH!
MillerBisonMeat.com 775-318-0366
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN RURAL NEVADA
Tiffany Swetich Agent 298 11th Street E Ely, NV 89301-2360
775-289-9000 Tiffany.swetich.p8ji@statefarm.com
Small Business Lending Commercial Funding Down Payment Assistance Housing Weatherization Nevada Battle Born Microloan Program (Through SSBCI)
RNDCNV.org | 866-404-5204 1320 E. Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301
The greatest compliment you can give is a referral.
WORD OF THE WEEK
RNDC is an equal opportunity lender and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, creed or disability. RNDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3).
Work Ethics [ wurk eth-ik ] A set of moral principles and values that guide how you approach your job. A good work ethic will show in the pride you take in the quality of your work. Send your word of the week to Trina at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
The Eureka County Star H An Award Winning Paper
Page 8 | Vol. 3 No. 51
e Week of June 11, 2026
June 2026 Events Calendar Sponsored by: William Bee Ririe Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinics Share your community events
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
2
3
4
5
6
County Commissioner Meeting
CV Board Meeting TV District 10am
Happy Birthday! Kevin Borba
CV Mine Expo Trip 8am
CV Farmers Flea Market Red Barn 7am-noon
Food Bank Eureka
FFA Spring Shoot at Perdiz
1
Send with events in the subject line to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
4 8
Eureka Food Bank Community Church Crescent Valley 10 am Bible Study 11 am Worship Every Sunday Youth Group 4-7p
5 9 Cops-n-Kids CV Mt. Wheeler District Event Eureka Office
10 6 Happy Birthday! David Arias Mary Jane Hodson Janes Sefton
Elko Trip-Eureka Seniors Ctr.
Singing & Praise Mennonite Church ALL WELCOMED
16
17
Happy Birthday! Danny Gonzales Allen Lenbek
CV Med Trip
CV Town Board Meeting
Night Dinner Senior Center
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WILLIAM BEE RIRIE FOR SPONSORING OUR CALENDAR!
Happy Birthday! Al Hokenga
22
23 School Board Meeting
CV & Diamond Valley Baptist Church 10 am Bible Study 11 am Worship
Happy Birthday! Carol Hill
EC Commissioners Meeting Food Bank-CV Garden Club
Food Bank Eureka
Happy Birthday! Jim Baumann
29 Missoula Children’s Theater Auditions
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Services start 10 am
Send Us Your Birthday! Send in a birthday for us to add to our community calendar. We would love to share your special day!
CV Farmers Flea Market Red Barn 7-noon NV Bowhunter’s Shoot-Perdiz
Happy Birthday! Ruth McHugh
Happy Birthday! Eldon Brown Larry Opheim
25
26
27
CNHD Health Check up Clinic 10-3 Sr. Ctr.11:30-1
CV Med Trip
Heritage Days Eureka
Heritage Festival Veteran’s Park Pony Express Re-ride
Happy Birthday! Joe Aledo Trina Machacek Dorothy Rowley Marrianna Lipe
Battle of the Bands Eureka Happy Birthday! Tami Ross Johnathon Davis
Battle of The Bands Veteran’s Park Happy Birthday! Robert Overholser
Happy Birthday! Jan Hunnard Lisa Spear Robert Johnson
BINGO!
Eureka Senior Center Tuesday’s at 2:30 pm
NDOT Chip Sealing Lady Vandal SoftballCamp Hwy 50 - Mile Marker 35 Mon. & Wed. June 1-29 to the North. June 1-25
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.
Swim Team is back! Join us Monday - Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm All ages welome! $40 per month.
Crescent Valley Library Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30
Send to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
JPO Beautiful Roots Learning
20
24
Happy Birthday! Don Bergener Curtis Hill
Eureka Senior Center Mon. & Wed. 1-2pm, Fri. 10-11am
19
30
JPO Boys Council 5th-7th Grade
Chair Aerobics
Perdiz Father’s Day Shoot
CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm
CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm
28
FREE FISHING DAY!
Juneteenth
Eureka Volleyball Camp
Happy Birthday! Todd Wallack John Peters
Happy Birthday! Dennis Cunningham
18 Catholic Charities Community Church Cabinet 2:30-4
Summer Solstice NV Bowhunter’s Shoot-Perdiz Red Barn Car Show
JPO Beautiful Roots Learning ages 1.5 - 4
Golden Groceries Cops-N-Kids Eureka Eureka Sentinel Museum Craft Day Happy Birthday!
CV Fun Day!
Mybrary Movie Eureka Library 4pm
Commission Meeting Cancelled
Father’s Day
13 9
State Fair of Nevada-Reno
15
21
Women’s Elko Trip-CV
12 8
CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm
Happy Birthday! Russell Bishop
14
11 7
Kathy Hill
Men’s Elko Trip CV Senior Ctr.
Happy Birthday! Randall Bradley
Eureka Community Church Youth Group 4-7p
Happy Birthday! Jack Munson Beverly Ownes John Shirley Daniel Venturacci
Eureka Grant Summit 2026
3 7
CV Baptist Bible Study 5pm
SATURDAY
CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm
Hwy 278 at Rawhide Sheds Free table set up
Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church 11 am
Mybrary Movie Eureka Library Happy Birthday! Merial McLucas
HUGE YARD SALE! JUNE 6
Flag Day
FRIDAY
EUREKA COUNTY POOL HOURS
Carlin Library Tues. 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5
Monday through Thursday 6 - 8 a.m. Open Swim 2-6 p.m. Open Swim Friday - Saturday Aquacise Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7 - 8 a.m. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Swim Team Monday through Thursday
*Some events may have changed. Please be sure to verify meeting dates.
Our Family Taking Care of Yours • 24 Hour Emergency Department • Primary Care • Internal Medicine • General Surgery • OB/GYN • Radiology • Pediatrics • Sleep Study Program • Dermatology • Pain Management
Eureka Clinic 250 S. Main Street, Eureka 775-237-5642 Non-emergent on call medical services available weekends call Sheriff's office if services required.
Crescent Valley Health Clinic 5043 Tenabo Ave., Crescent Valley 775-468-0250 William Bee Ririe Hospital and Clinic 1500 Avenue H, Ely 775-289-3001
WILLIAM BEE RIRIE HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Joint Commission Accredited
• Respiratory Therapy • Audiology • Cardiology • Orthopedics • Diabetes Management • Urology • Podiatry • Laboratory • Physical Therapy • Nutritional Consultant
EUREKA COUNTY RESIDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 75% DISCOUNT Ask the clinic or billing office for details.
wbrhely.org | Clinic Appointment: 775-289-4040 | Billing Questions & Payments: 775-289-3001 Ext.# 602