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Honoring our Veterans with a Quilting Project
By Winnona Eversgerd
For the past two years, Country Cottage has been offering classes on a variety of different projects. We have had classes to make Christmas Stockings, Christmas Tree Skirts, a few different bags, paper piecing and various other quilt projects. Most of these classes have been taught by our resident expert, Mindy Filippini, so when she suggested doing a community service project called Quilts of Valor, we jumped at the idea. e Quilts of Valor Foundation is a nationwide service organization that honors Service Members and Veterans. “e Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor” (qovf.org). Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded by Catherine Roberts in 2003. When Catherine’s son Nat was deployed in Iraq, she had a dream that became the catalyst for creating a foundation that served the people who served this country. According to Catherine: “e dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. e permeating feeling was one of utter despair. I could see his war demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. en, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt. His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and wellbeing. e had made this dramatic change the message of my dream was: Quilts = Healing” (qovf.org).
ere are a number of ways to participate in this worthwhile project. e Quilts of Valor Foundation has specific guidelines to ensure that donation quilts meet the highest standard of workmanship. Completed quilts
can be sent to QOVF State Coordinators. ere is also the option to award quilts to local Service Members or Veterans. Since its inception, Quilts of Valor Foundation has awarded 427,121 quilts to Service Members or Veterans.
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025, a group of local women gathered at the Eureka Senior Center to honor our Veterans with this quilting project. We ambitiously set out to make three quilts. By the end of the day, we had one quilt top nearly completed and the other two are very close to being pieced and completed. A special thank you to our participants who sewed, cut, and ironed: Vickie Buchanan, Barbara Todd, Melissa Holloway, Nancy Plaskett, Darlene Moody, and Winnona Eversgerd. ank you, Sara Groth, for the fabric donation. A very special thank you to Mindy Filippini for suggesting and spearheading this project as well as donating a quilt kit and fabric for the project and coordinating and instructing throughout the day.
Before beginning our project that day, Vickie Buchanan brought in a quilt that had been awarded to her husband Kevin Buchanan. Just this year Kevin was invited to Washington DC and recognized for his service. Before making the trip, Kevin was awarded a quilt that was made by e Comstock Lode Quilters. We are so proud that one of our very own Veterans was awarded something so meaningful.
Actually seeing and touching Kevin’s quilt confirmed the importance of such a service project. We are honored to be part of a project that has such an important mission. ank you to all the Veterans and Service Members for your dedication and commitment to our great nation.
Winnona along with Darlene Moody own and operate the County Cottage Shop in Eureka. e offer amazing gi ideas and many of the things craers may need along with offering classes and special projects.
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES
Turkeys Rule the Roost
Okay, maybe they won’t rule, but they will be the main attraction at some pretty full-filling FREE anksgiving meals offered in Eureka County. One at the Eureka Community Church, and one at the Urban Cowboy in Eureka, and in Crescent Valley. At the Community Church the meal will be on anksgiving Day at noon, the others are still TBA! Enjoy the fellowship and the food with friends you have yet to meet and greet.
Holiday Bazaar
Time to gather up some cool gis, stocking stuffers and wonderful handmade items. Of course someone is bound to have food, candy and or baked goods. November 21 & 22 at the Eureka Opera House.
Our Deepest Sympathies
Sadly, a good man, friend, long time Eurekan and father, Dave Ausman passed away recently. His passing was sudden and he was with his son when he got his wings into Heaven. No further word or information was available.
Send in your news from around town to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
By Trina Machacek
My window looks out on a 320-acre alfalfa farm with beautiful Diamond Mountain beyond that. Here’s the short un-punctuated conversation of me, myself and I. ME, opening the curtains and looking out the window: ere’s that bull out in the field again this morning.
ME, half an hour later: What is that bull doing out there? Still morning but aer a cup of juice and my Cheerios. ME: Has that stupid bull moved? Yeah, he has to have moved. I think he is moved.
ME, a few hours later, as I am eating a fruit cup for a snack: I swear that bull moves slow. Now he’s back. No, maybe he’s sick. Maybe he hasn’t moved...
A few days later that same bull was still out in the field, in the same area.
Now don’t get me wrong but that morning I swear to you that the bull moved a few steps forward and stopped. Finally I grabbed up my binoculars. I live in the rurals, we all have binoculars by our windows.
Come to find out, the big black bull that I saw, I swear it was a bull a few days ago—was now the end tower to the pivot sprinkler that waters a 160-acre field. Yes, a tower that stands about 14 feet tall with two big black tires and cross pieces, and is made with various 6-10-inch aluminum pipes and angle iron. Looks like a gigantic 1,300foot-long monkey bars. But! Yes, a bullish like “but.” From just the right angle it looked like a big black bull.
Actually over four months I have seen that “bull” out in the field. On and off all summer long actually. As the pivot moved around watering the 160-acre circle of alfalfa, I would see the bull every four or five days. Just about as long as it took the sprinkler to go around and pass by that spot. About half a mile away. e bull would be there one day and gone the next. Until the farmer turned off the pivot, parked it across the field and that danged “bull” just stood there. Until my binoculars told the end of the story of “e Disappearing Bull.”
Yes, that was my cue to make an eye appointment. So I could see the bull that wasn’t there. I’ve watched that bull, all summer long.
Off to the eye doctor. e optometrist, not ophthalmologist. I was about in my mid-forties when I learned the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. It’s like the difference between a pocket-sized dictionary and one of those dictionaries that was a foot thick and stood on a stand! Both doctors look at your eyeballs, but the optometrist sells you glasses too. e ophthalmologist can check your eyeballs and sooooo much more. en he sends you to the optometrist for your glasses. Oh, usually the eyeball guy that sells glasses isn’t covered as thoroughly by some insurances. But an ophthalmologist, to several insurance companies, even Medicare; well his visits and services are usually fully covered. How messed up is that? I need to step off the soap box—if I could just see to do that!
I know I need new glasses. I am to the point of leaning my head on my hand when I am at the computer so I can get my glasses set at just the perfect angle so I can, you know, see the screen. I am wearing double vision glasses now. e last time I took my eyes to the eye doc there was a brief, very brief discussion of the three tiered, or tri-leveled glasses. I said thanks but I can’t even see with two step glasses. Pretty sure though, trifocals will be in my sights next. At my last two appointments I swore to myself, before I even made the appointment, that I was not going to let them move me through like a side of beef. I’m pretty sure we have all felt like that with some type of doctor. I feel like that when that thing is put in front of my face and the different lenses are clicked by. When you get the, “Is it better now,” click, “Now?” I just start to answer when I hear, “How about now?” I might as well just close my eyes and say, “Yeah, sure!” I did try to say, they don’t look the same to me. en I hear the sigh of impatience. e only time I feel in charge of the outcome of the appointment is when I go into the dark room and the assistant gives me the little button to push when I see the little flash of light when my peripheral vision is being checked.
Several ladies gathered at The Country Cottage to create the Veteran’s quilt.
Johnny’s Tech Corner
By Johnny Fitzgerald
anksgiving is, at its heart, a holiday about connection. It is a time we set aside to gather with the people we love, to share a meal, and to reflect on our gratitude. But for many families, a complete gathering is not always possible. If you’re like me, your loved ones may be separated by long distances, a new job, or military service, leaving an empty chair at the table that is felt by all.
While technology can never replace the warmth of a hug or the joy of sharing a meal in person, it can be a powerful tool to bridge that distance. is anksgiving, your smartphone or tablet can help bring your whole family together, connecting your table with family and friends, near and far.
SeTTiNg A “VirTuAl SeAT” AT THe TABle
Sharing the anksgiving Table, Near and Far
If a family member cannot make it home, a video call is the next best thing. But instead of a quick, chaotic call, plan to give them a “virtual seat” at the dinner table.
e Setup: Using a video call app like FaceTime (for Apple users), Google Meet,
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Facebook Messenger, or Zoom (both of which work on any device), you can connect with your distant loved one. A tablet or laptop will obviously give you a better view, but if a phone is all you’ve got, then that will work. Better to be together than not.
e Placement: Prop up the device on a small, inexpensive tripod or even a stack of books. Place it at the table in its own spot, aimed so the person on the screen can see the whole family and a part of the conversation.
e Tip: Start the call before you sit down to eat. is gives you time to test the sound and make sure you can hear each other. is simple act can transform the experience from a quick “hello” to a feeling that they are truly there, sharing the stories and laughter with you.
A BeTTer WAy To SHAre MeMorieS
On anksgiving, dozens of photos are taken from every angle, but they oen end up scattered. You might get a few in a text message, but you never see all the great moments. A shared photo album is a far better way to collect and enjoy the day’s memories.
How it works: Instead of texting photos, you can create a single, private album that everyone can add to.
on an iPhone: In your Photos app, you can create a Shared Album and invite other family members with iPhones to join.
on an Android: e Google Photos app is perfect for this. You can create an album and share a link with anyone, whether they have an iPhone or an Android.
e Benefit: Everyone at the dinner can add their best photos to this one central place. Even the family members who were on the video call can see the pictures and feel a part of the celebration.
A NeW TrAdiTioN: THe digiTAl grATiTude JAr
e core of the holiday is gratitude. A wonderful way to share this as a family is with a “digital gratitude jar.”
How to do it: Use a simple, shared app like Google Keep or Apple Notes. Create a new note titled “What We’re ankful For” and share it with your family members— both those at the table and those far away.
e Tradition: roughout the day, anyone can open the note and add a short sentence about what they are grateful for. Just before dinner, or during dessert, you can open the list and read it aloud. It is a beautiful way to see what everyone is feeling and a perfect digital-age update to a timeless tradition.
ese simple uses of technology do not replace our traditions. ey enhance them. ey help make the distance feel smaller and ensure that the spirit of anksgiving—connection and gratitude—can be shared by everyone, no matter where they are.
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
Cloud Cake
Sometimes we see something on a social media site, or it gets emailed to us, without any explanations. We love those! at’s what happened with this. It was on a public feed so we grabbed it to share here. It was the picture, the picture is making us, with tongues hanging out, share the Cloud Cake recipe this week. I mean come on! Couldn’t you just jump up and down on this like it was a cloud? Let us know if you try a Cloud Cake and how it comes out. Send us a picture of YOUR cloud cake.
Ingredients:
7 oz. Cream cheese, soened
3 tbsp. Unsalted butter, soened
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
direCTioNS:
Preheat oven to 320°. Line the bottom of a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Optional: wrap the pan in foil if using a water bath. Blend the base mixture: In a blender, combine cream cheese, butter, milk, egg yolks, vanilla, cake flour, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth and silky — no lumps. Pour into a large bowl. Make the meringue: In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until you reach so peaks (not stiff, just glossy and smooth). Combine gently: Fold meringue into the cream cheese mixture in three parts, using a spatula. Mix lightly keeping the batter airy. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan inside a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the outer dish (about 1 inch deep). Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool gradually: Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cake cool inside for 15 minutes to prevent cracking. Remove from oven, cool completely, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing (optional but recommended for that perfect “cloud” texture). Enjoy!
Share your life stories and recipes with us at trina@theeurekacountystar.com
Recipe found on Facebook
Jamie Pritchett of Eureka has hunted every year with her dad and now with her own kids and husband.Hunter Pritchett with his littlest brother Brantley.
Auroras in Diamond Valley
FROM OUR PAST
Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!
25 Years Ago
November 23, 2000
Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Etchearay
Recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A party was hosted for them by their three children and their families at the Eureka county fairgrounds. The couple was married Oct. 15, 1950 at Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church. — Also in This Edition — Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all of those who attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Etchegaray and al of your special gifts, cards and best wishes. Your attendance made this a memorable evening…
Crossword Sponsored by Eureka Tourism
CROSSWORD
1. Oregano, for one
Coffee district of Hawaii
Mountain lion
“That’ll Be the Day” singer 19. South Louisiana cuisine 21. Family boy
22. With 38-Across, Little Richard song
25. Unloads, as stock
29. “Slippery” tree
30. Approves, casually
31. Halloween mo.
33. French water
34. Western plateau 36. Intentionally
38. See 22-Across 42. Timber cutter’s tool 45. Turndowns
49. Pronoun for a ship
50. Price holder, maybe
Smart __ whip
54. Kind 55. Emcee’s words 57. Tom Sawyer’s guardian
60. Skater Midori
62. Situation
63. Broadway hit starring Carol Channing
67. “__ to My Lou”
70. Cleveland’s lake
71. Sweet palm fruit
72. Run out of steam
73. Garden invader
74. Twinkler
75. Closure on a western-style shirt
1. Kangaroo’s move
2. Big bird of Australia
3. Funny love stories, informally
4. Company directors, collectively 5. Craniums
6. Runway figure
7. Wind down 8. Methods
9. Cherry seed
10. Conger, for one 11. Coolidge, to pals 12. Hear, in court 17. Novel
18. Inexpensive lodging 20. Self-esteem 22. Emerald or ruby 23. Grand __ Opry 24. Go up and down 26. Luau garland
27. Time delay 28. Morning riser
32. 450, to Caesar
35. “Who __?” (riddle ending)
36. Upscale auto
37. Word with the same meaning (abbr.)
39. Fully
40. US agency that makes monthly payments to seniors (abbr.)
41. Multi-generational story
42. Greek X
43. Barnyard mom
44. Museum hangings
46. Water repellent fabric
47. Building addition
48. Pie location?
51. Stag’s pride 52. Remain in place
53. Likely (to)
56. Made angry
58. Sports org. founded in 1881
59. Kicks out
61. Race track numbers
63. Chop down
64. Bard’s “before”
65. Falsehood
66. Granola morsel
68. George Gershwin’s older brother
69. Get-up-and-go
50 Years Ago
November 15, 1975
100 Years Ago
November 14, 1925
“Ollie Would Be Proud” by Mark McClain
Photos submitted by Sheriff Miles Unima.
Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes
Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald
Meet the eureka County Treasurer / Public guardian
ere are 15 departments listed on the Eureka County website. Over the next weeks, in no particular order, we are planning on introducing you to those departments by the information offered through personal meetings and through information from that website.
is week we have chosen the double duty office of Pernecia (or as we know her, Necie) Johnson, the Eureka County Treasurer/Public Guardian. e office of Eureka County Treasurer is an elected position.
Necie’s family, the Fiorenzi’s have been in the Eureka area for many years. She and her husband Nate, who works for the County Public Works, have raised their family on the Fiorenzi family farm/ranch up at Four Eyed Nicks in the Diamond Mountains. She is a so spoken, fair but firm part of the business of Eureka County government.
Here is what her portion of the Eureka County website says about the job of Eureka County Treasurer/Public Guardian.
e County Treasurer’s office is essential in managing the county’s finances, ensuring public funds are responsibly collected, invested, spent, and reported.
e Treasurer oversees revenue collection, including property taxes and fees, and manages the prudent investment of these funds. e office disburses funds for county expenses, such as payroll and vendor payments, while ensuring all expenditures are
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: November 14, 2025 Alfalfa Tested
Suit Filed on November 12, 2025
With Eureka County as the Defendant
By Trina Machacek
As the news outlet and paper of record for Eureka County, e Eureka County Star is responsible for telling just the facts on any story when reporting the news. erefore, with the newest action being taken through the courts, with a complaint filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Eureka, e Star is reporting just the facts as they become available.
What does it mean when a lawsuit is filed against Eureka County? It is important to remember who Eureka County is.
Eureka County is an entity. An entity is a unit, a thing and in this lawsuit is listed as the defendant. e county is not a person or individual, in actuality, every person in Eureka County has become the defendant to this lawsuit. e lawsuit is attacking not only the people we voted into the various offices being complained about, but in some cases, employees that were hired by your officials. So as the complaint makes it way through the courts and the mud begins to be slung, remember, the deep pockets are YOUR pockets. Where the legal papers state that the “controversy is ripe for judicial determination,” it is you, each resident of Eureka County that is being called on the carpet of what will be determined are justifiable complaints or only sour grape complaints.
On November 12, 2025 a suit was filed on behalf of Mr. Jesse Watts by Dreher Law, Ronald J. Dreher, Esq. pf P.O. Box 6794. Reno, Nevada. e Complaint lists Eureka County as the Defendant. e suit is nine (9) pages long and lists what is felt as the wrong doings towards Mr. Watts. He is asking for four things that are listed at the end of the paper work. He is looking for:
1. For declaratory relief as set forth herein;
2. For extraordinary relief as set forth herein;
3. For an award to Plaintiff for his costs and attorney’s fees; and
4. For and additional or further relief as may be just and proper.
Declaratory relief asks that the courts determine the County did things wrong, the extraordinary relief askes the court to deem this is an emergency problem that needs quick attention. e third item would force the county to pay the plaintiff’s attorney’s fees and other costs (those costs are not outlined in the complaint). And last but not least, the 4th item asks for “further relief” i.e., money paid to the plaintiff for the county wrongly handling the whole situation. is amount is not specified in the complaint either.
Among the problems and complaints listed, the suit claims the defendants used an illegal way to investigate the wrong doings of the plaintiff.
Another complaint listed is that a recall petition for Mr. Watts was begun due to the report from the “illegal” investigation.
en, due to the investigation, because of the full successful recall, that plantiff had no other option but to retire from Eureka County.
e next steps will be forthcoming in next upcoming weeks of editions of e Star
Dealing with what happens next and when the County will either answer the complaint or bring in their insurance to handle the situation.
As this suit makes its way through the court system e Star will keep reporting of the events to come.
It is important, as we reported in the beginning, to remember that the plaintiff may be hurt and mad at people he worked with, it is you and me and every citizen of Eureka County that is being “held up” to be accountable. Stay informed with e Eureka County Star.
within the approved budget and properly documented.
Accurate financial reporting is a key duty, with regular updates provided to the county board, auditors, and the public. e Treasurer also plays a role in budgeting, working with officials to develop the annual budget. Ensuring compliance with laws and safeguarding against fraud, the Treasurer is the custodian of county funds, responsible for their secure management and accountability.
e Eureka County Public Guardian provides guardianship services to “wards” of Eureka County. e Public Guardian is the guardian of last resort. Prior to assuming guardianship, a thorough investigation is conducted to determine the competence of an individual as well as to find if any family members or friends may be willing and able to provide the necessary care. A resident of Eureka County, Nevada who is 60 years or older is eligible to have the public guardian appointed as his/her individual guardian if he/she:
• Has no family
• Lacks sufficient assets to provide for a private guardian
• Family members are ill, elderly, or other circumstances prevent their effective performance to be guardian
• Friends or family have exploited or neglected the person and would not be suitable to serve
• Family members live in other areas or states
• Is unable by reason of mental illness, mental deficiency, advanced age, disease, weakness of mind, or any other cause without assistance to properly manage and take care of him or herself
WHAT To do WHeN you Feel A guArdiANSHiP iS Needed?
Contact family members or friends, if appropriate. ey have priority to serve as guardian. Contact Eureka Public Guardian to receive a referral form.
Copies of recent medical records indicating what condition(s) is causing a proposed ward to be incompetent or incapacitated are required by law in order for guardianship to proceed.
Guardianship is NOT an immediate emergency intervention. If you have any suspicions of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, please report this to one of the following agencies:
• Eureka County Sheriff’s Office 775-237-5252
• Elder Protective Services 775-738-1966
• Nevada Division for Aging Services 775-738-1966
Although Pernecie’s office is upstairs in the Eureka Courthouse, her staff is available in the treasurer’s office on the main floor to the right just as you come in through the main doors of the courthouse on main street in Eureka.
Pernecia (Necie) Johnson.
Eureka Courts and Arrest Recaps
Nov. 6 –13, 2025
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 November 6, 2025 –November 13, 2025, there were no arrests reported.
Justice Court News
Thursday, November 7, 2025, the Eureka Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of State of Nevada vs. Ben August Voigt, in Case Number 25 CR 00053 7D. Present in person was Defendant Voigt with his appointed counsel Raymond Areshenko. Present for the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney.
The Court began the hearing, but Defense counsel informed the Judge that the parties had come to an agreement and Defendant signed an unconditional waiver of his right to have a preliminary hearing. The next hearing will be an arraignment set in District Court.
District Court News
Friday, November 7, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Michael Matthew Melendez, Case Number CR 2507251. Present was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom.
After hearing from all the parties, for the one count of destruction of property, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 206.310 and NRS 193.155, the Court sentenced Defendant to jail for 90 days, with credit for time previously served of 2 days, then suspended that sentence and placed Defendant on probation for 12 months with conditions while on probation, including random drug testing and search rules. The Court also ordered Defendant to pay $1,825 in restitution.
Friday, November 7, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment and plea hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Matthew Brian Souliere, Case Number CR 2508-255. Present was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom.
The Court canvassed Mr. Souliere on the guilty plea agreement filed with the Court on September 2, 2025 and accepted his plea of guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a category B felony in violation of NRS 202.360. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing Friday, February 20, 2026 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Creo Joseph Oakes, Case Number CR 2509-260. Present was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom.
Defendant Oakes was arraigned on one count of possession of a stolen vehicle, a category C felony in violation of NRS 205.273 and NRS 193.130. Defendant Oakes plead not guilty to the one charge, and a jury trial is set to begin March 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Jacob Eugene Bradley, Case Number CR 2509-259. Present was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom.
Defendant Bradley was arraigned on charges of count I: assault with a deadly weapon constituting domestic violence on one or more older persons, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.471 and NRS 33.018, subject to the punishment enhancement authorized by NRS 193.167; count II: abuse of older persons, a category C felony/gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.5099(1)(a), NRS 200.5092(2)(c)(3), NRS 200.5092(6), NRS 193.130, and NRS 193.140; count III: infliction of pain or injury on an older person, a category C felony/gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.5099(1)(a), NRS 200.5092(2)(a), NRS 200.5092(6), NRS 193.130, and NRS 193.140; and count IV; domestic violence upon a person 60 years of age or older, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.481, NRS 200.485, and NRS 33.018, subject to the punishment enhancement authorized by NRS 193.167. Defendant Bradley plead not guilty to all charges,
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94752
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 29th day of September 2025 Nevada Gold Mines LLC and Goldcorp Dee LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion and place of use of 2.00 c.f.s., 1,084.50 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 58254. Water will be diverted from an underground source (BW-58) at a point located within the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 14, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the S1/4 corner of said Section 14 bears S 5 degrees 02 minutes 58 seconds E, a distance of 1,086.11 feet (approx. 26 miles NW of Carlin, NV). Water will be used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 2, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 2 bears N 57 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds E, a distance of 99.57 feet. Water was used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Adam Sullivan, P.E. State Engineer AS/mh Published in The Eureka County Star November 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94751
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 29th day of September 2025 Nevada Gold Mines LLC and Goldcorp Dee LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion and place of use of 0.38 c.f.s., 196.3429 a.f.a., a portion of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 53715. Water will be diverted from an underground source (BW-58) at a point located within the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 14, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the S1/4 corner of said Section 14 bears S 5 degrees 02 minutes 58 seconds E, a distance of 1,086.11 feet (approx. 25 miles NW of Carlin, NV). Water will be used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 3, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the S1/4 corner of said Section 3 bears S 46 degrees 29 minutes 57 seconds E, a distance of 426.97 feet. Water was used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Adam Sullivan, P.E. State Engineer AS/mh
and a jury trial is set to begin January 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a probation violation hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Ricky Dean Huntley, Case Number CR 2412-221. Present representing the Defendant was Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom. Defendant Huntley did not appear and was not excused.
After speaking with counsel, if Defendant Huntley was not still in the hospital, a bench warrant would be issued for his arrest for failing to appear.
Friday, November 7, 2025, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a probation violation hearing
on the non-technical violation report prepared June 10, 2025 and filed with the Court October 23, 2025, in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Rocky Marlene Miller, Case Number CR 2410-213. Present was the Defendant with her counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom. The Court canvassed Defendant Miller on the allegations contained in the violation report and Defendant admitted and provided a factual basis for three of the five allegations. The State dismissed the two allegations Defendant Miller denied. The Court found Defendant violated her probation. The Court revoked Defendant Miller’s probation then reinstated the probation. The Court also ordered Defendant Miller to serve 31 days in jail with credit for 31 days in jail.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF JOINT APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE
On October 22, 2025, Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“NPC”) and Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“SPPC” collectively, “NV Energy”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) a joint application, designated as Docket No. 25-10025, for approval of an amendment to their 2025-2027 Energy Supply Plan to participate in the Extended Day-Ahead Market currently being set up by the California Independent System Operator Corporation.
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.
NV Energy filed the joint application pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.741, NAC 704.9504(3), and the July 9, 2024, Order issued by the Commission in Docket No. 23-10019. Pursuant to NAC 703.5274(1), 703.5274(2), and NRS 703.190, NV Energy requests confidential treatment of information included in the joint application. Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 electronically through the Electronic Filing System on the Commission’s website or at either of the Commission’s officers on or before WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to NAC 703.655, the Commission has scheduled a PREHEARING CONFERENCE in this docket to be held as follows:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO:
Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS
Parties will appear and otherwise participate in the prehearing conference either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public can access the prehearing conference at the time noticed herein via the Commission’s live stream link on its website at https://puc.nv.gov. Participants who wish to appear via Microsoft Teams should provide title/role in associated business or organization, business address for each person who intends to participate in the prehearing conference to Commission Administrative Attorney Sai Swamy at sswamy@puc.nv.gov no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
The purpose of the prehearing conference is to formulate and simplify issues involved in this proceeding and set a hearing and procedural schedule. At the prehearing conference, the Commission may take any action authorized by NAC 703.655.
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 joint 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 in order to receive any further notices in this matter.
By the Commission,
TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary
Dated: Carson City, Nevada 11/6/25
Eureka County Courthouse. Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.
Classified & legal Notices
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF EUREKA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD AN ADDITIONAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold an ADDITIONAL MEETING, on December 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Crescent Valley Town Center Boardroom, located at 5045 Tenabo Avenue, Crescent Valley, Nevada.
NOTE: The regularly scheduled meeting that was to take place on December 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the County Courthouse located at 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada has been cancelled, however, the chamber will still be open to employees and the public to virtually attend the meeting via the interactive video conferencing system that will still be connected between Eureka and Crescent Valley. Board of Eureka County Commissioners /s/ Rich McKay, Chairman
A PPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94640
NOTICE IS
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
A PPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94753
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 29th day of September 2025 Nevada Gold Mines LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion and place of use of 3.00 c.f.s., 2,171.91 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 86654. Water will be diverted from an underground source (BW-58) at a point located within the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 14, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the S1/4 corner of said Section 14 bears S 5 degrees 02 minutes 58 seconds E, a distance of 1,086.11 feet (approx. 25 miles NW of Carlin, NV). Water will be used for mining, milling and dewatering 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 24, T36N, R49E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the NW corner of said Section 24 bears N 13 degrees 10 minutes 36 seconds W, a distance of 3,032.94 feet. Water was used for mining, milling and dewatering purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Adam Sullivan, P.E. State Engineer AS/mh
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 NDOW/Headquarters
Attn: Bennie Vann
Attn: Marisa Peters 1000 Waterfowl Rd. 6980 Sierra Center Pkwy.
Overton, Nevada 89040 Suite 120 Phone: 702-397-2142 Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone: 775-688-1569
Date: October 16, 2025
Bennie Vann Wildlife Area Supervisor/Overton WMA Nevada Department of Wildlife
November 2025 Events Calendar
Fri.
Mon.
Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30 Carlin Library
Tues 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5
Christmas Ornaments
Friday, Nov. 14
From 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
You are invited to decorate our tree!
Ornaments provided. Cookies & Cocoa Eureka Sentinal Museum
Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 21 & Saturday, Nov. 22
Handmade seasonal crafts, artisanal foods and candles, personalized gifts and unique home decor
Eureka Opera House
Tree Lighting Tuesday, Dec. 2
Parade High School Choir Evening Shopping Santa!
Downtown Eureka Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m.
Eureka Community Church
