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Is this you? Birthday Surprises

By Trina Machacek

Everyday is somebody’s birthday. Every day somebody somewhere is getting surprised with cake and laughter and balloons and presents. ere are those who for some unexplainable reasons hide their birthday. en on the other end of the line of life there are those who really get into their birthdays. I am of the second nature. I love birthdays. Mine, yours, the guy down the street. Having another birthday is truly something to celebrate. But! Yes, a birthday candle holding “but.”

ere is etiquette to birthday celebrations too.

When putting on a birthday party you have at least two options. You can include the birthday boy or girl, or you can go all out and travel the SURPRISE party route. I may be in the minority here, I like both. Big bashes down to intimate celebrations can invoke memory making times. Like—well here’s the story.

Eureka County Eyes Purchase of Downtown Property

By Trina Machacek

Much buzz around Eureka County concerns the possible purchase of what is known as e Alpine Lodge and Louie’s Lounge properties on Main Street in Eureka.

e properties together equal approximately just under 3/4 of an acre, measuring from the corner down to the 180 Gallery and Gi Shop. Including the Alpine, Louie’s Lounge and the empty lot next to Louie’s.

e Alpine is owned by Jake Brown and Louie’s and the lot are owned by Janelle Dietrich’s daughter and husband, the Cambell’s. e two families are in talks with the county commissioners about the possible sale of the land to the county. e county has talked about hiring an appraiser to get a good value of the properties.

e County is planning on holding a public hearing to hear what the public feels about this purchase. It should be noted here that there are no set plans as of this date. e public hearing will be advertised for a future date.

So far, the talks are to demolish the buildings then possibly sell to another party, (unknown at this time) to create something new and amazing downtown in Eureka.

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located in our significant 19th-century mining town, later operated as the Zadow Hotel. It has a long history.

Turning 40 seems to be a major turning point in the guise of society. at 40 years on Mother Earth seems to call forth some hill that has been climbed and as we reach the peak, we then start the downhill slide towards the end of the road. Wheeeeeeee, we go down the hill. Well, when my other half turned forty, I planned a surprise party for him that in some circles is still talked about. And that was some forty-plus years ago.

In the 1950s there was a television program, “is Is Your Life” hosted by none other than Ralph Edwards. Bringing a surprise to people, entertainers mostly but a few regular people too. Bringing their life to light with people from the life and times of the surprised guest. Well, I did that for my husband’s fortieth. What a hoot! I highly recommend doing this to anyone you are close to. I got stories from many of his friends and family. Even talked about his little kid friends. He was surprised and I think enjoyed it.

e topper was that I created a booklet he could read and follow as his life unfolded in our living room. en at the end the real surprise was a trip to Maine to the LL Bean store. Where he would be taking the 4-day fly fishing school they oﬀered. Yes, that is the kind of surprise birthday parties I like to have and go to for others. e birthday is not something I take lightly.

I can tell you now, that it took me maybe three years to pay oﬀ that birthday trip. It was worth every penny and hair pulling out that it took to pay oﬀ my Master Card. at’s the thing though. e memory now, now that he has passed away, is something I cherish. at trip, from Nevada to Maine was amazing. It started a travel revolution in our lives. We went back to Maine about ten more times before we had to quit traveling because of health issues. Was it worth it? Holy cats and kittens Batman, was it ever.

Going into debt is not something I would recommend but missing the boat of a lifetime of memories is also something I hope you never do.

Summer time is approaching and plans are starting to bubble up to the surface in many households. e prices of gas and hotels and restaurants and air fare or train travel. It is all expensive. It can all be just a pipe dream. OR! It can be a time of engagement of you and life. It’s like saying, “We’ll get married when we can afford it.” Or “We’ll start a family when we can aﬀord it.” Trust this chick-a-dee, you will never get to that point. It takes years to learn your limitations. e secret is to test your limitations by stepping a little further than. you think you can.

As we boarded that airplane for our first trip back east, I knew I was going in over my head. It was a leap of faith for sure. Every new experience we had, every “lobsta and butta” meal we had I knew I would be making payments for the next three years. “Lobsta and butta” is Maine speak for lobster and butter.

When he got to the point of the fishing school, he said he would go if I took the school too. So I signed up for it. Cha-ching more money. More expense. But at the end of the school the teacher, some guy who had written several books on fly fishing, graded us all on our fishing techniques and the flies we all got to make. I got a better grade than my life long fisherman husband. So again. Was it worth that three years of payments? You bet it was.

No guts: no glory. No magic: no memories. Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!

e owner of the Alpine, Jake Brown who inherited the property from his father John Brown when he passed away, said the asbestos factor has all but been taken care of previously. He says the building is pretty sound, but the project is too overwhelming at this point and that brought about the commission approaching him about the sale.

ere is both a shared and separate walls between the Alpine and Louie’s that are falling apart. Some places the walls are leaning and falling down towards the Alpine and in some places towards Louies. e three-story Alpine with a full basement, was in the process of being dismantled and taken down several years ago when there were complaints filed about the structural nature of that dismantling and the fear of harm to the Louie’s Lounge building. at stopped the work at that time. Sadly the roof had already been taken oﬀ so the third floor has been all but destroyed. Under the third floor down through the entire building, has seen many years of weather. A restoration would be a major undertaking.

ere has been, over the years, talks several times of restoration. By local and out of area entities. At this time Mr. Brown is going to see what the county comes up with.

A small group of business owners and other residents had thoughts of obtaining the Alpine and creating some kind of business sites. At this point that plan is no longer being pursued.

e last businesses that were housed in the Alpine were the bar and Walt’s Wester Art. Both closed down in the 1980’s and the buildings have sat empty since then.

A Little History of e Alpine Lodge & Louie’s e Hotel Zadow, also known as the Alpine Lodge, in Eureka, Nevada, was built around 1873, originally serving as a mercantile store on the ground floor with professional oﬃces above. is historic building,

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April Community Calendar

If you have an event or know of someone who is having a birthday, anniversary, or other special day in April, send the information to us to add to the April Community Calendar we put on the back page of each edition or e Eureka County Star! Send your add to the calendar to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com or call 775-778-5829.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4

Robin Blanco is again hosting an Easter Egg hunt out at Country Roads on Hwy 278. e event is for kids 12 and under. Please see the ad for the egg hunt on page 2.

Most of the history, of recent time, comes from the death of its owner, Blanche Olinger the owner. Lee and Blanche bought the hotel in 1946. Lee passed away in 1966 leaving Blanche and her parrot to run the place. e parrot sat on his perch in the front and when someone would come in, he would squawk out, “Where’s old Blanche.”

In 1968 someone came in and killed Old Blanche and it is said had gotten away with an unknown amount of silver dollars. e murder was never solved. ere was a trial at one point where a local rancher stood accused but the jury at that time was not able to find him guilty. Oh, the stories of that time and that lasting episodes of e Alpine Lodge are many, varied and understandably insatiable.

Louie’s was owned by Louie Gibellini (1907-1996). Aer Louie died the property passed to his daughter Janelle until her death and now is owned by Janelle’s daughter and son-in-law, the Cambell’s Louie was a hard rock miner and was the world record holder of drilling with a Single Jack Hammer and drill. Aer his mining days ended, on mornings you could hear Louie hammering and drilling on a huge piece of granite he had in his yard, with his hammer and drill steel. He would bring his coveted drill steel to Jerry Machacek as he was the only one Louie trusted to sharpen and reshape the drills.

Louie competed into his later years in Single Jack events coming home with win aer win.

Long time residents of Eureka will remember this… Louie’s had the most amazing flat and long shuﬄe board game in the bar. Many nights were spent sliding the discs. Until one day Louie told his son-inlaw at that time, Hank, to cut it up with a chainsaw and haul it to the dump. at was Louie. Kind hearted, strong, quiet and direct.

As more information of this possible sale comes about, e Star will report the steps all concerned will be taking. A building assessment public hearing for these properties is scheduled for April 21 at 10 a.m.

Nevada Youth Range Camp

Save the date: June 21-27, 2026. e kids have such a great time and learn many valuable time-tested outdoor secrets and lessons. is year the camp will be held at Berry Creek, NE of McGill, Nevada. Sponsored by the Nevada Section of the Society of Range Management and scholarships are available for the $250 fee per person. For more information contact Ethen Mower, Camp Director at 775-726-3564.

Mining Expansion Discussions Highlight Growth and Challenges for Eureka

By Johnny Fitzgerald

A town hall meeting held at the Eureka Depot on the 12th of this month brought together residents, county oﬃcials, and representatives from i-80 Gold to discuss ongoing and future mining activity near Eureka, with a strong focus on housing, hiring, and community impact.

e discussion centered on the company’s Ruby Hill operations, located just outside of town, and the Mineral Point project, a large open-pit gold and silver deposit currently under evaluation.

According to i-80 Gold, development is already underway at Ruby Hill. Underground mining at the Archimedes project began in the third quarter of 2025, following state and federal permitting, with work progressing toward reaching mineralized ore by the second half of 2026.

In contrast, the Mineral Point project is still in its early stages. Additional exploration drilling is scheduled to begin in 2026, along with technical studies aimed at supporting future feasibility and permitting eﬀorts.

While long-term projections discussed at the meeting included the possibility of 750 to 800 workers at full operation, company oﬃcials noted that near-term workforce numbers are not yet defined as the Mineral Point project continues to advance through early development stages.

e potential for population growth tied to mining activity has prompted ongoing conversations between i-80 Gold and Eureka County oﬃcials. Jake Tibbetts, Eureka County’s Natural Resource Director, said the county is working proactively with the company and other partners to plan for possible impacts.

“e University of Nevada, Reno has been engaged to help develop a community strategy that includes surveys and workshops,” Tibbetts said. “It’s an ongoing eﬀort that we hope will be useful in identifying needs and actions to address possible growth.”

One of the primary concerns identified by the county is pressure on local infrastructure, particularly water resources.

“With rapid growth could come a strain on services such as water, sewer, law enforcement, and emergency response,” Tibbetts said. “From my perspective, water is the primary issue.”

He noted that Eureka currently relies heavily on groundwater from Diamond Valley, where declining water levels have been a longstanding concern.

Housing was another major topic of discussion, with both the county and industry representatives acknowledging the need for additional options if the workforce expands.

Tibbetts pointed to the Eureka Canyon Subdivision as an area already positioned for growth, noting that

prior county investments in water, sewer, power, and roads were intended to support future development. e subdivision currently includes a mix of singlefamily homes, multi-family housing, and commercial properties, with additional lots available for build-out.

From the company’s perspective, housing solutions are still in early stages of discussion.

“We recognize housing is an important part of longterm community planning,” said Janelle Ordal, Director of External Aﬀairs and Sustainability for i-80 Gold. “We have begun engaging with regional partners and will continue working closely with Eureka County to evaluate potential, community-aligned solutions.”

Both the company and the county emphasized the role of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy led by the University of Nevada, Reno, intended to guide planning eﬀorts and align development with community priorities.

Residents at the meeting also raised concerns about the potential footprint of expanded mining operations, highlighting the balance between economic opportunity and long-term impacts on the area.

As exploration and development eﬀorts continue, both company representatives and local oﬃcials indicated that community engagement will remain an important part of the process.

Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes

Eureka County Emergency Medical Service

Our Eureka County Emergency Medical Service is led by Nichole Cooley, EMS Director. Nicci took over this position aer Kenny Sanders retired las year and she came on board with ideas and confidence. She has expanded the EMS with a number of new employees and volunteers.

One big step our EMS has made concerns the use of more medicines on board our ambulances. at has

finally happened.

Eureka County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) consist of two volunteer ambulance services, managed by EMS Director Nichole Cooley. e Eureka Volunteer Ambulance Service serves Eureka, Diamond Valley, the surrounding areas and into White Pine, Nye and Lander Counties, while the Crescent Valley Volunteer Ambulance Service covers Crescent Valley, Beowawe, and nearby locations like Cortez Mine, I-80 and into Lander County.

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: March 20, 2026

Aer nearly 10 months of work and state approval, Eureka County EMS has expanded its drug protocols from 12 to 28 medications. is will strengthen care in our frontier community where transport times can range from one to 1.5 hours and bring local practice in line with national standards.

NEW ADDITIONS INCLUDE:

• Morphine for pain management during long transports

• TXA to help control severe bleeding in trauma or childbirth emergencies

• Atropine for certain types of poisoning

• Albuterol breathing treatments that basic EMTs can now administer independently

In a county where distance matters and helicopter response can still take 30 to 45 minutes, these updates help crews stabilize patients sooner and improve outcomes before they ever reach a hospital. Training is underway, with all personnel expected to be signed oﬀ by late March.

We’re proud of our EMS team for continuing to strengthen care for Eureka County! Learn more about Emergency Medical Services and scan the QR code.

Johnny’s Tech Corner

Simple Home Security Without the Monthly Bill

By Johnny Fitzgerald

For many of us in Eureka, home security used to mean one thing: A full alarm system with sensors on every door and window, plus a monthly monitoring fee that never seemed to go away. For some households, that still makes sense. But today, there is another option that is simpler, more flexible, and oen much more aﬀordable.

Modern home security has shied toward small, easy to install devices that you can monitor yourself right from your phone. You do not need to wire your entire house or sign a long contract. In many cases, you can be up and running in less than an hour.

Here are a few practical ways to improve your home security without committing to a monthly bill.

START WITH A VIDEO DOORBELL

A video doorbell is one of the easiest upgrades you can make. It replaces or mounts next to your existing doorbell and lets you see and talk to anyone at your front door.

When someone approaches, you get an alert on your phone and can check who is there in real time, whether you are home or away.

Popular options like Ring and Blink are widely available and relatively aﬀordable. Some features, like saving video clips, may require a subscription, but even without that, you still get live video and alerts.

ADD A FEW OUTDOOR CAMERAS

If you want to go a step further, a couple of outdoor cameras can cover key areas like your driveway, garage, or back entrance.

MODERN CAMERAS ARE:

• Wireless and battery powered

• Weather resistant

• Activated by motion

• Able to send alerts directly to your phone

You can check in anytime to see what is happening around your property, which is especially useful if you travel or spend time away from home.

CONSIDER SOLAR POWERED OPTIONS

Solar powered cameras are a great fit for rural properties. A small solar panel keeps the battery charged, so you do not need to run wires or regularly take the camera down to recharge it.

THIS WORKS WELL FOR:

• Barns, shops, or outbuildings

• Long driveways or gates

• Areas without easy access to power

As long as the panel gets regular sunlight, the camera can run with very little maintenance. In Nevada, sunlight is usually not a problem.

UNDERSTAND LOCAL STORAGE

VS. CLOUD

Local storage saves video on the camera or a device in your home. ere are no monthly fees, and it works without internet access. e downside is that if the camera is damaged or stolen, you could lose the footage.

Cloud storage uploads video clips online. is protects your recordings and makes them easy to review, but it usually comes with a monthly fee.

For many homes, a mix of both works well, depending on how much protection you want.

KEEP IT SIMPLE AND START SMALL

You do not need to secure your entire home overnight. Start with one camera or a doorbell and see how it fits into your routine.

Most systems today are designed to be easy to install, with simple apps that guide you through the process.

Home security is no longer just about alarms and contracts. It is about awareness. Knowing what is happening around your home, whether you are inside or miles away. A few small upgrades can give you that peace of mind. In a place where neighbors still look out for each other, a little extra visibility goes a long way.

Johnny is an insuﬀerable Gen-Xer who escaped Southern California before the next Big One sinks it into the Pacific. He now calls Eureka home and refuses to leave. He can be reached for questions, comments, and ideas at JohnnyFEureka@gmail.com

Our Little Ants

Submissions from Eureka County 7th & 8th Grade Students

Disease

Awareness

By Addison Evertsen

Ever since the dawn of time people had diseases. Some diseases are communicable [can spread to many people] but others are noncommunicable [can’t spread]. Whatever they are, they have a major impact on the world. Covid is one of the more recent disease outbreaks and probably the most wellknown. It happened in the year 2020 causing a worldwide health emergency and eﬀecting millions. Covid isn’t as scary as it was then, but it’s still around and it’s still being a heath concern. e flu pandemic of 1918 was one of the deadliest pandemics killing about 50 million. Since at that time there were no major ways to stop it, immune systems were attacking their body’s tissues.

Today however, people can easily prevent, or stop the silent but deadly disease. One way to make a sickness less aﬀective is taking medications which can make the symptoms not as strong. Another thing you can do is stay away from someone who is sick and stay away from them when you’re sick. Getting a flu or Covid shot may help too. Wear a mask when there is an outbreak in your local area and stay home. Doing simple things can help prevent a major disease in the world.

is newest addition to e Eureka County Star will feature items sent to us by students from the Eureka County Schools. Specifically, but not limited to, the 7th and 8th graders whom we are proudly supplying copies of our weekly papers to throughout the school year. Education through the newspaper... What an idea!

Sheriff’s Corner Sheriff’s Corner

Congratulations David Hicks

e Eureka County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Appointment of David Hicks to Undersheriff. Undersheriff Hicks comes with 20 plus years of Law Enforcement.

Undersheriff Hicks went to school here in Eureka from elementary and graduated from the Eureka County High School. He worked for ECSO under Sheriff Ken Jones and Sheriff Keith Logan. During that time, he worked as a Deputy, Detective, Lieutenant, and Undersheriff. Undersheriff Hicks brings years of knowledge and experience with him. ECSO looks forward to working with Undersheriff Hicks in his new role.

Eureka County Sheriff’s Office Serving Since 1873. In partnership with the community, we endeavor to operate a Sheriff’s Office with a focus on preventing and investigating crime in a moral, ethical, and legal manner. Our primary focus is the safety and well-being of our citizens.

Sheriﬀ Miles Umina, 411 N. Main St., PO Box 736, Eureka, NV 89316, 775-237-5330, Work, 775-318-0310, Cell

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5. Poker "bullets"

9. Military outfit

13. With "to", preceded 15. Minor squabble 16. Warning to a tot 17. Special offer, say

Bills and coins

19. Shock

20. Trailer for hauling grain

22. Wine glasses, etc.

24. Poker hand starter

25. Baseball official

27. Trailer for perishable food, in trucking slang

28. Have the courage (to)

30. Try to stop

31. License plate

34. Kitchen appliance 36. Chore

39. Muhammad of boxing

40. Trailer for big machinery

43. 1950s prez, familiarly

44. Coffee, in slang

46. Like "dad" jokes

47. Create a hole

48. __ Lauder cosmetics 51. Clever thought

53. Trailer for gasoline or milk

55. Take advantage of 56. Not crazy

60. Flush with water

62. Trailer for cartons and whatnot, familiarly

64. "Wild Blue Yonder" org.

65. Pharmacy item

67. Crook’s story

68. "Tickle Me" doll

69. Dublin’s country 70. Some gallery art 71. Bucks and does 72. Government-issued IDs

73. Turn to liquid

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Get used (to)

Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we oﬀer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!

FROM OUR PAST 25 Years Ago

March 22, 2001

Antelope are Relocated Here

One hundred and eleven antelope captured in Colorado were recently transported to Nevada and released into two valleys in an eﬀort to establish viable herds in these two areas.

e animals were released at sites in Antelope valley, just north of Austin and Long valley, between Elko and Ely. According to Tony Wasley, NDOW game Biologist in Elko where antelope are occasionally seen, but no viable herd existed prior to the releases.

“e habitat in these valley areas is in good condition except for the availability of water,” Wasley explained.

“Aer the development of several wildlife watering devices known as ‘guzzlers’ by our water development crew, both release sites met the criteria for re-introduction into these historic ranges.”

NDOW was contacted recently by Colorado division of wildlife (CDW) with the information that the U.S. department of transportation (USDOT) had requested the removal of antelope from the test site on their Transportation Technology center just east of Pueblo, Colorado. e large population of antelope on the test site posed significant problems in the testing of high-speed trains.

Fiy of the animals were released into Antelope valley, with 61 going to Long Valley.

50 Years Ago

March 27, 1976

Cheryl Ann Mercer Weds Matthew Morrison in California

A Valentine Wedding of Feb. 14 at Peace Luthern church in San Diego united Cherly Ann Mercer and Matthew Leon Morrison.

e bride is the daughter of retired master chief corpsman James Merer and Mrs. Rosemary Mercer of San Diego. She is a graduated of Kearny high school and Pacific college of dental and medical assistant and is employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Allan Sanders, and Dr. Edwin Chelsee, endodontist of San Diego. Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morrison of Diamond Valley, Eureka interrupted his studies at the University of Nevada Reno to serve four years in the Navy. Since his separation from the service he has been attending Mesa college in San Diego.

Jeﬀery Mercer, brother of the bride, and Michael Dallman were best man and attendant/ushers.

Carolyn Duns was bridesmaid and Jamie Piburn was maid of honor. In keeping with the valentine theme, they wore pink polyester gowns with burgundy velvet jackets. e bride was radiant in a traditional wedding gown with a train and veil of illusion of white lace tulle. Her bouquet was an arrangement of pink carnations, baby breath and baby orchids. ….

Aer a wedding trip, skiing at Mammoth, Calif, the couple will make their home at 7302 Mesa College drive, apartment 14, San Diego.

Lloyd Morrison, brother of the groom, chosen as best man, and Cindy Dallman, sister of the bride, selected as matron of honor, both were unable to serve because of illness.

Editor’s Note: Also in that paper was this announcement of your editor, Trina Machacek: Trina Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Claude Russell of Ely, and Jerry Machacek, son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Machacek of Eureka, announce their wedding April 10 at the Methodist church in Ely.

100 Years Ago

March 27, 1926

Angelo Tognoni Brought Home

Angelo Tognoni who suﬀered the fracture of his spinal column in an accident at the Holly mine here on January 17 last, and was later operated on at the St. Francis hospital in San Francisco and has since been under treatment there, was brought home ursday by his wife and mother, Mrs. Joseph Tognoni. He made the trip on an improvised bed and stood the journey fairly well. He is being cared for at his mother’s home on Main Street.

Since the accident he has been paralyzed from the waist down, and that portion of his body is without feeling or control, although the circulation in these parts appears fairly good. Except for the paralysis, since the operation his general condition has steadily improved, and with an overhead rigging to take hold of, is now able to raise himself and sit up in bed, and is also able to be placed in a wheeled chair. His appetite is now good, he is able to eat anything desired, and he is quite cheerful over his improved condition. His removal home at this time was made with the hope he could be cared for here. He wanted to come, and his relatives desired the removal. If it is found that his care proves unsatisfactory and that the change is not beneficial, he will be taken back to San Francisco for further skilled treatment.

"Trailer Talk" by Mark McClain

Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps March 12–18, 2026

Editor’s note from Trina Machacek, Publisher-Editor of e Eureka County Star

Dear Residents and Readers,

It is our intent to bring you local government information in a timely manner. We obtain local news as it comes to us from local individuals and our staﬀ. If you take anything away from this note, as you read our reports of meetings and gatherings, remember this. When reading the recaps we publish: “Two people can hear the same things at a meeting or gathering and come away with two very diﬀerent points of view. Just ask your family what you heard and what was said at your last family gathering. YIKERS! I am trying to report as best I can in our little community. If you ever feel the need to say something, have questions about things in e Star, please contact me about the content of our lovely and much-loved newspaper. I welcome your notes to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com.”

Submitted Articles

Arrest Recaps

For the dates of March 12, 2026 – March 18, 2026, there were 2 arrests reported for bench warrants out of the Eureka Justice Court.

Justice Court News

Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a preliminary hearing in the matter of State of Nevada v. Tyson Eugene Steve in Case Number 26 CR 00013 7D.

Present in person at 701 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Steve with his defense counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney.

The State presented testimony from one law enforcement officer, who was also cross-examined by defense counsel. After considering the testimony and any argument presented, the Court bound the case over to District Court for further proceedings.

This matter will be set for arraignment in District Court on count I: battery on an officer, a gross misdemeanor in violation NRS 200.481(2)(d) and NRS 193.140. Defendant Steve remains on a Nevada parole and probation hold.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, was present and conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Jacob Eugene Bradley, Case Number 25 CR 00040 7D.

Present at 701 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Bradley with his court appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender appearing via Zoom. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on supervision for the misdemeanor offense of domestic battery. The Court informed Defendant he should follow all recommendations of a recent evaluation.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, was present and conducted an arraignment, plea and sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Keith Thomas Dean, Case Number 25 TR 00118 7D.

Present via Zoom was Defendant Dean representing himself. Present in person at 701 South Main Street in Eureka on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq.

Defendant Dean plead no contest to one count of driving without a valid driver’s license, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 483.550. The Court accepted his plea then proceeded to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Mr. Dean to pay fines and fees totaling $355. The fines and fees were then suspended on the condition that Defendant Dean provide a valid driver’s license to the Court no later than September 17, 2026.

Present via Zoom was Defendant Dick representing himself. Present in person at 701 South Main Street in Eureka on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq.

Defendant Dick plead guilty to one count of driving with a revoked driver’s license, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 483.560. The Court accepted his plea then proceeded to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Mr. Dick to pay fines and fees totaling $640. The Court credited $300 of the fines and fees for time served in Jail. The remaining fines and fees of $340 were suspended for 1 year on the condition that Defendant Dick not be convicted for driving on a revoked driver’s license again.

Eureka County Liquor Board and Commission News from the March 17, 2026 meeting

The Eureka County Liquor Board met at the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street in Eureka, Nevada beginning at 9:15 a.m. Present for this meeting was Chair Marty Plaskett, and members Mike Schoenwald, District Attorney Theodore Beutel, Esq. and Sheriff Miles Umina. Absent was Rich McKay. Citizens Eleny Mentaberry and Richard Hill were in attendance. The Liquor Board agenda was disposed of quickly. The Board approved the January 6, 2026 minutes. The Board then had the opportunity to discuss all liquor license applications and quarterly renewals. Sheriff Umina provided a report on the issuance of any special event licenses. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned.

The Board of Eureka County Commissioners met at the Courthouse, 10 South Main Street in Eureka, Nevada beginning at 9:30 am Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to attend to the business of local county government. Connected via audiovisual connection to the meeting was the meeting room in Crescent Valley.

Present for the meeting were Deputy County Clerk Recorder Katelyn Ziemann (joined later by Clerk Recorder Kathy Bowling), Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, Commissioner Mike Schoenwald, and District Attorney Ted Beutel. Absent was the Chair Rich McKay. 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 one modification. The #2 agenda item under the Ambulance and EMS heading regarding a $300,000.00 contract with Intermountain Health to provide services to Crescent Valley was tabled to the next meeting.

The Board called for public comments and received no comments in Crescent Valley. In Eureka Elden Allred from the VFW, who sponsors the annual softball tournament in July, provided comment about an audit by the Health District for the concession stands at both softball fields. There will be a future agenda item for upgrades recommended by the Health District. No other comments were received in Eureka.

The Board approved the minutes for the March 3, 2026 Commission meeting.

Kim Todd, Eureka County Comptroller, presented bills to the Board for approval and payment. Expenditures in the total amount of $3,260,306.60 were approved by the Board, with accounts payable adding up to $2,770,103.41 and payroll totaling $490,203.19. Questions were posed by the Board regarding payments to Hunt & Sons and payments for predator control, as well as the spreadsheet available to the Board regarding credit card payments for merchandise from Amazon. The Board reviewed the fund balance report.

The Board approved accepting the Eureka County Library, MyBrary Contract for fiscal year 2026-2027, with a total increase of $1,098.00 from the prior fiscal year. The Board discussed with HR Director Cristina Lopez updating the Eureka County Personnel Policies: Leave Plans, 6.1 Holidays; to provide clarification of Holiday Leave during the 4 x 10 work week pilot program; and set a public hearing for the 21st day of April, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Next up was Garney Damele representing Eureka Restoration Enterprises, who presented one request for approval. The Board approved a donation of $1,348.00 to purchase flower baskets for the beautification of the downtown area on Main Street.

Linda Gordon, Senior Center Program Director, provided a report on activities at the Eureka Senior Center and the Fannie Komp Senior Center.

Human Resource Director Cristina Lopez provided a lengthy update on Human Resource projects and activities. Ms. Lopez answered questions from the Board. The Board discussed with Ms. Lopez and Comptroller

Kim Todd the implementation of a resolution on Workforce Position Control and Vacancy Review Process in lieu of the Hiring Freeze Resolution. The Board asked Ms. Lopez to continue working on the resolution and bring it back to the Board later after it has been further modified.

Eureka County Treasurer Pernecia Johnson presented one item for approval. The Board approved Eureka County’s acquisition of a tax delinquent parcel pursuant to NRS 361.603.

EMS Director Nikki Cooley and employee Griffin Bussian presented a lengthy report on EMS projects and activities as well as a report on contract services. Ms. Cooley answered questions from the Board.

Next up was Sheriff Miles Umina who presented a report on Sheriff’s Office projects and activities. Sheriff Umina answered questions from the Board. Sheriff Umina also announced the annual walk-through and inspection of the Eureka County Justice Facility and Detention Center will be conducted upon adjournment of the April 7, 2026 meeting. No deliberation or action will take place during this walk-through and inspection.

Jeb Rowley, wearing the hat of the Chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), presented one item. The Board approved an application by the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) for the Fiscal Year 2027 State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission (SERC) Operations, Planning, Training, and Equipment (OPTE) grant. LEPC will ratify the grant application at its next scheduled meeting but is seeking Commission approval now to meet a March 20th deadline.

Jeb Rowley, now wearing the hat of Public Works Director, presented an update on Public Works projects and activities. The Board approved ratifying work change order directive number 1 with Parsons Drilling Inc. for PWPEU-2025-272, Test Borehole Drilling for Groundwater Exploration, Kobeh Valley Well and Transmission Main Project. The Board approved the Tenabo Solar Upgrade purchase for an amount not to exceed $12,936.95 (includes 15% contingency). The Board also approved the Bald Mountain Solar Build Upgrade purchase for an amount not to exceed $7,683.33 (which includes a 15% contingency).

The Board approved proposal 2024020 from 2862 Communications for 8 mobile radio replacements for Eureka Fire, Crescent Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Services vehicles for an amount not to exceed $13,053.70 (includes a 15% contingency).

The Board approved a quote from Flowpoint Environmental Systems in the amount of $95,000.00 (includes a 10% contingency) for a water fill station in Crescent Valley. The Board approved quotes from NNE in the amount of $40,000.00 (includes a 35% contingency) for internet fiber and electrical power bore holes. The Board also approved temporary credit limit increases to cover travel and training expenses to attend the

Tyler Connect User Conference, April 7th through 10th, 2026, on County purchasing cards as follows: (a) total credit limit of $1,500.00 for Leah Smith; and (b) a total credit limit of $1,500.00 for Annette Broad.

There was one item for the Eureka Conservation District presented by Jake Tibbitts. The Board approved a grant of $25,000.00 (as budgeted) to the Eureka Conservation District to be used for match funding towards various conservation projects benefiting Eureka County citizens and natural resources.

The Board then heard from Jake Tibbitts as the 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 a response to BLM for their consideration regarding the September 2026 oil and gas parcel lease sale.

The Board also approved sending a response, including a request for BLM State Director review, of the Record of Decision and associated Determination of NEPA Adequacy for the Mount Hope Project Environmental Impact Statement. If that name rings a bell you are correct; it is basically the same project of so many years ago situated near Garden Pass and poised to impact Diamond Valley, Kobeh Valley, and Pine Valley.

After a brief break for lunch, the Board reconvened.

The Board reviewed and discussed tentative budgets and made no changes. Future changes will be incorporated into the final budget, which is due to the Nevada Department of Taxation no later than June 1, 2026. Final budgets will be reviewed and approved by the Board May 19, 2026.

The Board reviewed correspondence. Public comments were called for, and one comment was received from Lisa Wolf in Crescent Valley requesting clarification of an agenda item. There were no public comments in Eureka.

The Board meeting for March 17, 2026 then adjourned. The next meeting of the Board will be April 7, 2026. On that day in 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition left Fort Mandan (what is now Washburn, North Dakota), which began their journey to the Pacific Ocean. In 1827 English chemist John Walker sold the world’s first friction matches. In 1860, American cereal manufacturer Will Keith Kellogg was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1933 ‘National Beer Day’ and the Cullen-Harrison Act came into effect to allow the legal sale of low alcohol beer. In 1947, American auto maker Henry Ford died at the age of 83 from cancer. In 1994, this day also marked the beginning of the horrific Rwandan Tutsi Genocide, in which more than 800,000 Tutsi people, as well as moderate Twa and Hutu peoples, were murdered by Hutu extremists. In 2017, the 32nd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees included, but not limited to Joan Baez, Journey, Pearl Jam, and 2Pac.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EUREKA COUNTY ROOM TAX ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 7, 2026, beginning at 10 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 making changes to the County Room Tax Ordinance, specifically Title 4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Taxes, Chapter 50, .010 Definitions, G. 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

Eureka County Courthouse. Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF

On March 6, 2026, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application under Advice Letter No. 693-E, designated as Docket No. 26-03008, to revise Electric Tariff No. 1 to modify Large Standby Service Rider Schedule No. LSR to update contract demand for standby service.

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

Sierra filed the application in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.100 and NAC 703.400.

Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026.

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

The application is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website 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. A person must make a written request to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter.

By the Commission,

TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary

Dated: Carson City, Nevada 3/11/26

Published in The Eureka County Star March 26, 2026

Case No. CV2602-281 Dept. No. 1

The undersigned affirms this document DOES NOT contain a Social Security Number.

IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTOF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EUREKA

MICHAEL KERSEY, Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH JAY SCOTT, LAURA MAE SCOTT, AQUARIAN MINING

EXPLORATION, INC., DALE HOPPER, MOLLY GERKE, TODD HOPPER, and HEIDI HOPPER, Defendants, and STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, NEVADA MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION, Interested Party

SUMMONS

NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.

TO KENNETH JAY SCOTT, LAURA MAE SCOTT, and DALE HOPPER: A Verified Complaint for Quiet Title has been filed by the Plaintiff, MICHAEL KERSEY regarding Manufactured Housing title number is B0213888, Serial No. NNID35758AB. Service shall be complete four weeks after the first publication.

1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 21 days after service is complete, you must do the following:

a. File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Verified Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court, with appropriate filing fee.

b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney/Plaintiff whose name and address is shown below.

2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff and failure to so respond will result in a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Verified Complaint.

3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.

4. The State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board members, commission members and legislators, each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to the Petition.

DATED this 25th day of February, 2026.

Submitted by:

/s/ Rendal B. Miller

Rendal B. Miller, Esq.

Attorney for MICHAEL KERSEY

Nevada Bar No. 12257

115 West 5th Street, Box 7 Winnemucca, Nevada 89445

775-623-5000

/s/ B. Mahoney

Clerk/Deputy Clerk

Eureka County District Court

P.O. Box 540

Eureka, Nevada 89316

On March 2, 2026, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application, designated as Docket No. 26-02036, 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 overall revenue by $9,443,293 or 0.96 percent over all rate classes.

Sierra filed the application pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.110 and 704.187. Pursuant to NRS 703.190 and NAC 703.527 et seq., Sierra requests that certain material in the application receive confidential treatment. Pursuant to NAC 701B.010, Sierra requests a deviation from NAC 701B.140(1)(a), 701B.495(1)(a), and 701B.675(1)(a). Sierra states that it is seeking consolidation of this docket with Docket Nos. 26-02035 and 26-02037. This notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the abovereferenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing and monitor the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this notice are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the filing. The Commission may consider and adopt alternative proposals not contained within the filing but which are related to the subject matter of the filing and supported by evidence.

Sierra requests the following rates to be applied per kilowatt-hour (“kWh”):

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.

Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NRS 704.746 or NAC 703.578 through 703.600 electronically through the Electronic Filing System on the Commission’s website or at either of the Commission’s offices on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission has scheduled a PREHEARING CONFERENCE in this docket to be held as follows: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, 10:20 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

The parties will appear and otherwise participate in the prehearing conference either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. 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, APRIL 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Members of the public can access the prehearing conference 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 purpose of the prehearing conference is to formulate and simplify the issues involved in this docket, set a hearing and procedural schedule, and discuss possible consolidation with Docket Nos. 26-02035 and 26-02037. At the prehearing conference, the Commission may also 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 application is 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. A person must request in writing to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter.

By the Commission,

TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary Dated: Carson City, Nevada 3/11/26

A PPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94932

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 26th day of January 2026 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 1.5 c.f.s., 192.1 a.f.a., of water heretofore a ppropriated under Permit 52884. Water will be diverted from an underground source (GQDW-22) at a point located within the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 35, T34N, R51E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 35 bears N 07 degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds W, a distance of 1,618.68 feet (approx. 7 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 NE1/4 of Section 35, T34N, R51E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the NE corner of said Section 35 bears N 87 degrees 42 minutes E, a distance of 711 feet.

Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CMT/mh

Published in The Eureka County Star March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026

N OTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO DETERMINE WATER RIGHTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, the State Engineer issued Order 1342 initiating proceedings for the determination of the relative rights in and to all waters of Upper Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-056), excepting those claims subject to the Pony Canyon adjudication proceedings; Antelope Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); Middle Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); and Lower Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-059), excepting those claims subject to the Humboldt River and Trout Creek adjudication proceedings, located within Lander, Nye, and Eureka Counties, State of Nevada. All claimants to rights in and to the waters of said sources, who have not previously done so, are required to make proof of their claims in the manner prescribed by law. At a later date, claimants will be notified of the period for submitting evidence to substantiate their claim(s) of vested right.

Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CMT/mh

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF

On March 6, 2026, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application under Advice Letter No. 692-E, designated as Docket No. 26-03010, to revise Electric Tariff No. 1 to modify Electric Line Extensions Rule No. 9 pursuant to the Order issued in Docket No. 25-08029.

Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026.

By the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary Dated: Carson City, Nevada 3/11/26

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