ere are those people who are lucky and those who are talented and those who are like me. Neither. But. Yes, a prize winning “but.” I enter contests like I am the luckiest, most talented person on planet earth. My thought process is that somebody has to win. Might as well be me, instead of Joe Blow from down the street. Even Ole Joe wins more contests than me. at’s funny since he’s a figment of my imagination. Yes, that’s how my winning streak goes.
It shouldn’t surprise me when “THE WINNER IS” is announced and it, again, is Joe Blow from down the street. Winning again the annual basket of cookies, free meal for two, a hundred bucks or any number of prizes. In my head there’s an audible deflating of my bubble. I sigh, then start to blow that bubble back up. ere’s always another contest that will certainly, finally, absolutely call my name.
I do not enter contests that ask me to pay to enter. How rude is that?
It would be like me cooking my own dinner then giving myself a check to pay aer the meal. And expecting a tip too. ere are too many lotteries that send out their “WIN-WIN-WIN” flyers. A lot from our neighbor country to the north. If you have to pay to enter a contest, that’s called a lottery. Not to be confused with a raffle. Now a raffle I will happily buy tickets for. A raffle raises money for a good cause. It’s all about the cause. And here’s the story.
Every New Year’s Eve here our local volunteer firemen have a raffle. A big one. ey sell tickets to raise money towards the cost of our 4th of July fireworks and street games the firemen organize. It’s all very home town. Both the 4th of July here and the New Year’s Eve raffle are highly anticipated and enjoyed.
Over the years being business owners, my other half and I have donated prizes, bought tickets and even won a prize. Our luck met us with a fih of whiskey from a local bar. e bar was a little hole in the wall that, at that time, the 80’s, was known for being quite the party spot. Even though we had occasion to have a toddy occasionally we hadn’t enbibed in this bar. I knew Becky the owner from before either of us landed in Eureka. I knew many of the people who enjoyed the doings at the bar, but my other half was older and didn’t. e thing was, someone, he or I had to go in the bar to collect our winning fih.
A few weeks into the new year we were in town and the bar was open and I had my little winning tag and mentioned we could zip in and get the bottle. He wasn’t in favor of that. He decided he would go in and pick it up. He felt out of his element for sure. Not that he was a prude, he was just out of his element. He grimaced and walked in while I waited in the truck. I don’t know what happened in there that aernoon, but he actually came out with a smile on his face. I’ll tell you what though, I know he thought his picture would be on the front page of our local little newspaper, with headline, “Mr. Machacek seen leaving local watering hole bar carrying a fih of whiskey…”
It was a few years before I got up the courage to buy tickets again. at bottle of whiskey sat in our house for many years. I finally gave it to a guy named Scooter who owned another bar in town. I told him to add it to their inventory. Ah, the circle of the life of whiskey.
e thing is that we all want to be winners. Bigger the better. I want to win the huge jackpots offered in casinos. All those bells and flashing lights really work to pull my change from my pockets while walking through the slot machines. Contests are everywhere. Even being on a game show. How cool would that be.
ere was a traveling meat salesman, yes, a traveling meat salesman, who came through here once a month in the late 1990’s. He was a contest expert. He told me he won a trip to Hawaii on e Price Is Right. He even went back and won a car. A real winner. If you believed his stories. I did. Of course I even believed Melvin when he told me about meeting Howard Hughes—in the desert—and he was in Hughes’ will. Contest winner!
Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
Easter Eggs Were Everywhere!
Robin Blanco hosted another of her annual Easter Egg Hunts for area children. Prizes and candy and a golden egg.
Robin said, “I couldn’t ever do this without a lot of help from everyone and the donation from the County Commissioners.”
Aer a week of snow and rain and blow and cold, the clouds parted and the sun was bright and warm.
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES
Enjoy Nevada Every Day!
Have you noticed our pinion pine trees? ey are in full bloom right now! If you get a chance to go in the mountains stop and look, especially towards the top the of our pinion pine trees. You don’t have to trappist in the hills. You can see them as you travel along the roads too. ey are as yellow as the daffodils of spring. And the wild flowers are grabbing this short window and showing off too.
Little Mermaid
Save the dates! e Missoula Children’s eater is coming back again this summer. e play will be e Little Mermaid. e group will hold auditions June 26th beginning at 10 a.m. at the Opera House. en the performance will be presented on July 3rd at 6 p.m. Want more information? Call Eureka’s Event Coordinator, Brenna at 775-931-4003.
Nevada Big Game Main Draw
e deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Nevada Big Game Main Draw is May 13, 2026, at 11 p.m. PDT. is application period covers major species, including deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and bighorn sheep.
Key ApplicAtion DAtes:
• Application period: March 23 – May 13, 2026
• Deadline: May 13, 2026, 11 p.m. PDT
• Draw Results Released: By May 29, 2026
• Second Draw Application Period: Expected to open aer the main draw results for leover tags.
Grand Prize Winner Cole Sestanovich.
Robin’s crew were EGGcellent egg hiders.
Hard and coming out 0-2
In a double hitter on April 4th against the White Pine Junior Ladycats the Eureka Vandal soball team gave a great show of playing the game. In the end the score showed that both teams are hitters with strength and determination. e first game ended with the Lady Cats 16 Vandals 2. e second game was just as heartfelt. White Pine held the Vandals down with a win to the Lady Cats 12Vandals 0.
e next scheduled game for the Lady Vandals was on April 7 with the Carlin Railroaders.
It was a back-and-forth nail biter. e Vandals hit the diamond with determination. At the top of the 6th there was a 14-14 tie. Carlin scored 7 runs before the Vandals came up to bat at the bottom of the inning. Despite a single the vandals moved on without scoring. e game ended with Carlin taking the win 22-14.
e Lady Vandals will meet with White Pine JV in Eureka April 11th and again in Eureka against Virgina City April 11th. Both games beginning at noon.
Anyone with pictures from the soball games or the track meets, please send them to trina@theeurekacountystar.com so we may include them in the paper with the game stats!
Pictures and information: Submitted by Lloyd Morrison
If you spot 30 new beautiful 8 foot pine trees on the south side hill in Eureka you can give thanks to Ralph Cuda. His gi will be enjoyed for more years that we can imagine.
rough some in-kind trading, Lloyd happily helped Ralph plant the trees. “Ralph is planting a forest.” Lloyd remarked. He also mentioned that he thought the trees with their root balls musth have weighed about 400 pound each.
ank You Ralph For Your Early Arbor Day Gi to Eureka!
track team outpacing the pac
Submitted by Coach Gio Minoletti
Eureka Vandal Track Team attended the Pershing Track meet on April 3. e team broke both meet records and school records during the one-day meet.
e Girl’s teams won 2nd place out of 14 teams with 123.5 total points. In a tie with the girls, the Boy’s team won 2nd place out of 14 teams with 106.5 total points.
Here are the results of the meet, with record breakers noted:
Girls
Brooke Watts
1st place 300 Hurdles - 53.36 NEW MEET RECORD!
1st place Triple Jump - 30’10” PERSONAL RECORD 1st place 400m - 102.67
Anna McKay 1st place 800m - 2:38.92
Hooper 3rd place 100 Hurdles - 19.04 3rd place 300 Hurdles - 1:02.50
reagan Mello
4th place Triple Jump - 29’4” 4th place Long Jump - 14’2.75”
sophie Hassell 3rd place 200m - 29.35
sophia Dickover 4th place 1600m - 6:48.79 sophie Hassell, Julia Minoletti, Anna McKay, Brooke Watts: 4x200 Relay - 3rd place 1:59.84
nate tudor 2nd place 400m - 55.02
Joseph Minoletti 3rd place HJ - 5’6” 3rd place 800 - 2:13.35
lian Allred 4th place 3200 - 11:37.19 4x200 Relay 1st place - 1:38.63 NEW SCHOOL RECORD SET IN 2004
By Johnny Fitzgerald
Most of us have gotten pretty good at spotting obvious spam emails. e ones with bad spelling, strange wording, or offers that are clearly too good to be true tend to stand out right away. e problem is that today’s scam emails don’t look like that.
In many cases, they look exactly like the real thing. e logos are correct, the formatting is clean, and the message feels routine. Instead of raising red flags, they blend in with the dozens of legitimate emails you receive every day. at is what makes them so effective.
tHe “MAilBox FUll” WArninG
One of the more common scams right now is the message claiming your email storage is full. It usually warns that you are about to stop receiving messages unless you “take action”, oen prompting you to upgrade your storage or verify your account.
At first glance, it looks legit. ese emails are oen designed to closely resemble messages from providers like Gmail or Microso Outlook, which makes them easy to trust without much thought. e issue is not the message itself, but where it leads. Clicking the link can take you to a fake login page that looks nearly identical to the real one. If you enter your email and password there, you have effectively handed over access to your account.
Once someone has access to your email, they can reset passwords for other services, access personal
staying
information, and even send messages pretending to be you. What starts as a simple click quickly turns into a much bigger problem.
tHe “AccoUnt proBleM” Alert
Another version shows up as a warning about one of your accounts. It might claim there is an issue with your bank, a streaming service, or an online retailer. e message usually includes some form of urgency, suggesting that your account will be locked or suspended unless you act immediately.
at sense of urgency is intentional. It pushes you to click the link before taking a moment to think it through. Like the previous example, the link does not take you to the real company. Instead, it leads to a convincing copy designed to capture your login information.
A simple habit can prevent this entirely. If you receive a message like this, never use the link. Instead, open your browser and go directly to the company’s official website. If there is a real issue, you will see it once you log in normally.
tHe “inVoice or receipt” eMAil
is one tends to catch people off guard because it plays on confusion rather than urgency. You receive an email with an attached invoice or receipt for something you do not remember purchasing. Naturally, you want to find out what it is.
Don’t Bet the Farm on a “super” el niño
By Johnny Fitzgerald
WHAt We’re seeinG riGHt noW
If you’ve been following the weather headlines lately, you’ve probably seen talk of a possible “super” El Niño developing later this year. at kind of language gets attention, especially in a place like Eureka, where the weather is more than small talk. It affects pasture, water, and ultimately the bottom line. But before anyone starts counting on a shi in conditions, it’s worth stepping back and looking at what’s actually happening on the ground right now.
Across Eureka County and much of central Nevada, we’re coming out of winter with less snowpack than we would like to see. We’ve had some moisture, but not enough to build a strong cushion going into spring. Warmer temperatures have also shown up early, which tends to speed up snowmelt instead of allowing for a slow, steady runoff. at combination can leave soils drying out sooner than expected and puts more pressure on spring precipitation to carry the load.
Looking ahead to the next couple of months, the forecast doesn’t show a clear signal of sustained moisture. We may pick up some storms here and there, but there’s also a pattern of temperature swings and wind that can dry things out quickly. In other words, this spring is shaping up to be variable and possibly dry unless we get some well-timed systems moving through.
WHAt’s All tHis tAlK ABoUt el niño?
at brings us to the growing conversation about El Niño. ere are real signals that ocean temperatures in the Pacific are shiing in that direction, and the odds of an El Niño developing later this year are not small. Some long-range models are even hinting at the possibility of a very strong event. at doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed, and there is still a wide range of outcomes on the table. But this isn’t just hype either. It’s something worth paying attention to as the year unfolds.
iF it DeVelops, WHAt coUlD it MeAn?
If El Niño does take hold—and especially if it strengthens into a higher-end event—it can have wide-reaching impacts on global weather patterns. In the western United States, that oen means a shi in the storm track and an increased potential for moisture later in the year.
For Nevada, those impacts are usually felt more during the cooler months. A stronger El Niño can tilt the odds toward a more active fall and winter pattern, sometimes bringing increased precipitation. at doesn’t guarantee a wet season, but it does change the probabilities in a meaningful way.
In other words, if a strong El Niño develops, the impact here would not likely be small. It just wouldn’t show up right away.
WHy tiMinG still MAtters
e key point is timing. Even a strong El Niño developing this year is unlikely to influence our weather in a meaningful way during the spring and early summer.
e conditions we see over the next few months will still be driven primarily by local patterns: snowpack, temperature, wind, and whether we catch timely storms.
at creates a split reality. In the short term, we need to plan for the conditions in front of us. In the longer term, there is a developing signal that could shi the pattern later in the year.
WHAt ActUAlly MAtters For tHis seAson
For folks working the land, the more important factors are much closer to home. Soil moisture, range conditions, stock water availability, irrigation timing, and wind all play a direct role in how this season unfolds. Fire risk is also something to keep in mind, especially if grasses cure early and winds pick up heading into summer.
ese are the variables that will matter in the next 60 to 90 days. If we catch timely moisture, conditions can hold together. If not, things can turn quickly, especially with heat and wind working against us.
WAtcH it, plAn For it—BUt Don’t rely on it
None of this is to say El Niño isn’t worth paying attention to. It absolutely is. Weather patterns that develop in the Pacific can and do shape what we see down the road, and anyone working the land knows you have to keep one eye on the horizon. Planning ahead and thinking through contingencies is part of the job. But there’s a difference between watching a possibility and relying on it.
If El Niño develops later this year, it could improve the odds for a more active weather pattern heading into fall and winter. at’s something to keep in mind as the year progresses. But it’s still a “maybe,” and it’s far enough out that it shouldn’t drive decisions being made this spring.
Right now, the smarter approach is to plan for what’s in front of us—variable conditions, the potential for early drying, and the usual challenges that come with wind and heat in this part of Nevada. If we pick up moisture along the way, that’s a win. If a stronger pattern develops later, even better.
But when it comes to a “super” El Niño, it’s something to watch, not something to count on. And it’s definitely not something to bet the farm on.
In some cases, the attachment itself is the problem and may install harmful soware if opened. In others, the email includes a phone number to call for support, which connects you to someone pretending to be a customer service rep. From there, they attempt to collect personal or financial information under the guise of resolving the issue.
Either way, the goal is the same: get you to react before you verify what you are seeing.
e safest approach across all of these situations is consistent. Never, never, never click links in unexpected emails; always be cautious with attachments, even if the message appears to come from a familiar source. When something does not feel right, take a step back and verify it through a trusted website or contact method.
Email is one of the central hubs of your digital life. It connects to your banking, your shopping, and much of your personal information. Because of that, it is a valuable target for scammers.
Taking a few extra seconds to slow down and verify what you are seeing is oen all it takes to avoid a problem. When something feels urgent, that is your signal to pause. Stay sharp out there, Eureka!
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
Duck Stamp Contest
By Jared Rosener
Many students from Eureka Elementary School and Eureka County High School participated in the junior duck stamp contest. e contest is part of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program. Students get this opportunity of education to learn more about waterfowl and wetland conservation. Students were able to use graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel, tempera paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, and/or collage supplies for their artwork. ese students spent many hours of hard work and dedication for weeks to make these pieces of art.
Grade level groups are split into Group I (K-3), Group II (4-6), Group III (7-9), Group IV (10-12). Jayde Rosener won 1st and Best of Show for Group IV, Lukas McKay, omas Schweble, and Liam Sullivan also won 1st for Group IV. James Mahoney won 1st for Group III. Michaela Tye won 1st for Group II. Deziray Anderson and Ellie Christensen received Honorable Mention for Group II. Jaxon French, Drake Osmotherly, Vell Webster, and Carter Willis received Honorable mention for Group I. Jayde Rosener won the Best of Show out of 285 participants from Nevada. Her artwork will be advancing to the national level in Virginia on April 21 where she will be competing against other participants from around the U.S. and U.S. territories. She spent weeks at school and home dedicating her time and effort into her artwork shown above.
A special thanks goes to Ms. Sweet, the elementary and high school art and ceramics teacher, for giving students a great education in creativity, patience, and dedication. ECHS and EES students will participate in the duck stamp for years to come.
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!
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FROM OUR PAST
Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!
25 Years Ago
April 5, 2001
Deadline is Near for Sending Big Game Applications
By David K. Rice
To be included in the various computerized drawing in late Mae, applications for big game hunt tags must be received by the Wildlife Services Administrative office in Fallon no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 16, according to Nevada Division of Wildlife.
e much sought aer hunting permits for deer, antelope, eld, bighorn sheep and mountain goat are allocated through drawings because the number of those who want to hunt far exceeds the number of tags issued each year.
Over 80,000 hunt information packets were mailed recently to those who applied for tags lasyer…
is year applicants will pay $10 for processing fee for each species they apply for, except elk which will be $15 up form $5 and $10 respectively…
ose who are unsuccessful receive their normal refund, minus the new $10 PIW (Partnership In Wildlife) tag fee.
NDOW urges hunters to carefully read pages 17 through 20 in the applications regulations booklet first, then follow the step by step instructions on pages 21-22 in completing their applications.
50 Years Ago
April 12, 1976
Out of State Relatives and Friends Attending
e wedding of Jerry Machacek to Trina Russell in Ely, Saturday April 10 were: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Gabardi, Authur Meyer, Dwane Machacek and daughter Cheryl, all of Buhl, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Westerkamp, LeRoy Meyer and daughters, Lori and Leah all of Sacramento, Calif.; Lydia Stutzman, Filer, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stutzan, Twin Falls, Idaho; Olga McCrum, Longview, Wash.; Artie and Julie Cox, Westminster, Calif.; Jim Locke, Portland, Or. Several of these relatives and friends spent a few days aer the wedding with Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Machacek in Diamond Valley.
Eurekan attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ithurralde, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rebaleati, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Elliott, Kathy and John Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Klindt, Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Tiegs, Patti and Wayne Robinson, Patrick and Scott, Floyd Klindt and Lloyd Morrison.
Editor’s Note: Yes, this was your editor’s wedding. In total nearly 300 people attended the wedding and reception aerwards. Talk about my big fat Nevada Wedding. I bet there’s a book in there somewhere. Oh my. How time flies.
100 Years Ago
April 17, 1926
"What's in Your Taco" by Allen Vaughan
Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes
Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald
A new and Great Way
to promote Agriculture in eureka county
A new plate is available to give a huge shout out to the ag communities across Nevada.
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: April 9, 2026
Alfalfa Tested Big Bales
$185 - $215 per ton
Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales $225 - $300 per ton
Timothy Hay $17.00 - $21.00 per bale
Live Top Cows
$1.736 per pound
$4,776.55 per ounce
$76.04 per ounce
is new license plate is added to Nevada’s over 30 different specialty license plate designs in addition to the standard “Home Means Nevada” design. ese options include specialized plates for college, charitable, and military organizations. e new 2026 Nevada agricultural specialty license plate was created through a partnership between the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the DMV. It was designed to reflect Nevada's agricultural roots, featuring mountain ranges, field crops, and ranching imagery to support Nevada's agriculture industries and the FFA.
When you put this new plate on your vehicle, $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the annual renewal supports the National FFA Foundation and promotional efforts by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
$98.02 per barrel
$5.77 per pound Vanadium (FeV) $4.60 per pound Brent Crude Oil
e initial cost of the plate if you get just the next number in the stack (a.k.a sequential) will $61 and will add $30 to your registration for each additional year. If you choose to personalize your AG license plate the Initial fee will be $96 and each additional year will add $30 to your registration.
Stop in our local DMV office within Michael Mears’ County Assessor office to purchase the new plate or for more information. His office is located in the County Courthouse on main street in Eureka. e phone number is 775-237-5270.
April 8th was Donate Life flag raising day. Sgt. Shoaf raised the flag at the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office. In honor of the selfless organ, tissue and blood donors this flag will be flown over the office during the month of April. Visitwww.facebook.com / Nevada Donor Network. Sheriff Miles Umina, 411 N. Main St., PO Box 736, Eureka, NV 89316, 775-237-5330, Work, 775-318-0310, Cell
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.
April 3, 2026, Eureka County Sheriff, Crescent Valley Fire, Beowawe Fire and Battle Mountain Fire & EMS responded to a Wildland Fire in the median on I80 this evening. ank you to all the responders, they kept it to under half of an acre.
The Eureka County Sheriff's Office was honored to be a part of the Donate Life Press Conference on April 1. There were agencies from across Northern Nevada that participated in the event. The gift of organ and tissue donation touches everyone here in Nevada.
The Eureka County Star H
Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps April 1–8, 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 April 1, 2026 - April 8, 2026, there were no arrests reported.
Justice Court News
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a misdemeanor bench trial in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Randy Lee Mike, Case Number 25 TR 00127 7D. Present at 701 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Mike with his appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. The State presented testimony from the citing officer, who was cross-examined by defense counsel. After considering the testimony and any argument presented, the Court found Defendant Mike guilty of driving with a revoked driver’s license, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 483.560. The Court proceeded immediately to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Mr. Mike to fines and fees of $355. The Court suspended the fines and fees for one year on the condition that Mr. Mike get his driver’s license or not drive anymore.
Tuesday, April 6, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a status in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Michael Dee Schilling, Case Number 25 CR 00059 7D. Present in person at 701 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Shilling with his attorney Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. The Court heard from the parties about Schilling’s progress on supervision. The Court asked Schilling to attend AA meetings or provide a revised report from his counselor saying he doesn’t need to attend AA meetings. The Court set a follow up status hearing for May 5, 2026.
Justice Court News
Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a change of plea hearing in the matter the State of Nevada vs. Wayne Alan Harms, Case Number CR 2602-286.
Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Harms with his court appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.
The Court extensively canvassed Mr. Harms on the guilty plea agreement filed with the Court April 3, 2026 and accepted his plea of guilty to trafficking in methamphetamine, a category B felony in violation of NRS 453.336(1)(a). The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing for Friday, July 17, 2026. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Kimberly Daniel, Case Number CR 2408-193.
Present via Zoom at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Daniel, with her court appointed counsel Lorien K. Cole, Esq. Appearing in person on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.
The Court heard from the parties regarding Ms. Daniel’s progress while on probation for her December 6, 2024 conviction for possession of methamphetamine, a category D felony in violation of NRS 453.336 and NRS 193.130. The Court honorably discharged Defendant Daniel from probation and ordered her to pay outstanding fees of $650.00. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Thomas William Smith, Case Number CR 2510-262.
Present via Zoom at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Smith with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender appearing in person. Appearing in person on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom. The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for possession of methamphetamine in violation of NRS 453.336. The Court ordered Defendant Smith to complete 40 hours of
community service per week and provide parole and probation with proof of completion. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, May 1, 2026. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Antonio Jose Rodriguez, also known as Antonio Jose Bellanti, Case Number CR 2512-271.
Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Rodriguez with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, 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 reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for burglary of a structure, a category D felony in violation of NRS 205.060. The Court encouraged Defendant to continue to manage his health and medication. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, Mary 1, 2026. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Antonio Jose Rodriguez, also known as Antonio Jose Bellanti, Case Number CR 2512-272.
Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Rodriguez with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, 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 reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for burglary of a motor vehicle, a category E felony in violation of NRS 205.060(1)(c) and NRS 193.130. The Court encouraged Defendant to continue to manage his health and medication. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, May 1, 2026. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. James Walter Birchim, Case Number CR 2204-059.
Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Birchim with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, 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, and the consideration of Defendant’s successful completion of DUI Specialty Court, which grants any eligible defendant the opportunity to be sentenced to DUI second offense following an arrest for DUI third offense, the Court sentenced Birchim for driving under the influence (second offense), a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484C.110 and NRS 484C.400, and imposed 6 months of imprisonment or residential confinement; a $750 fine; substance abuse counseling; attendance at a victim impact panel; and installation of a breath interlock device for 36 months. The Court then gave Mr. Birchim credit for successfully completing all sentencing requirements. Friday, April 3, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment and plea hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Charles Jacob Bartlow, Case Number CR 2603-287.
Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Bartlow, with his court appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.
The Court extensively canvassed Mr. Bartlow on the guilty plea agreement filed with the Court March 4, 2026 and accepted his plea of guilty to possession of one or more silencers without a permit, a category C felony in violation of NRS 202.350(1)(b) and NRS 193.130. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Friday, April 3, 2026 the District Court, The Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a probation violation hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Tyson Eugene Steve, CR 2505-238.
Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Steve with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, 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 considered Defendant’s admissions and denials to the Violation Report filed March 20, 2026 and set an evidentiary hearing May 1, 2026 to allow the State to present evidence regarding Defendant’s denials.
Friday, April 3, 2026 the District Court, The Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a probation violation hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Tyson Eugene Steve, Case Number CR 2504-241.
Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was the Defendant Steve with his counsel Jane Eberhardy, 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 considered Defendant’s admissions and denials to the Violation Report filed March 20, 2026 and set an evidentiary hearing May 1, 2026 to allow the State to present evidence regarding Defendant’s denials.
Eureka County Commission News from the April 7, 2026 meeting The Board of Eureka County Commissioners met at the Courthouse, 10 South Main Street in Eureka, Nevada beginning at 9:30 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The meeting room in Crescent Valley was connected via audiovisual technology.
Present for the meeting were Deputy County Clerk Recorder Katelyn Ziemann (joined later by Clerk Recorder Kathy Bowling), Chair Rich McKay, Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, and District Attorney Ted Beutel. Commissioner Mike Schoenwald was absent. Also present in Eureka at the meeting were various County department heads, local elected officials, and other County employees. Members of the public, including candidate Steel Raine, were also in attendance to observe and provide comments from time to time.
The agenda was approved without modification.
The Board called for public comments and received no comments in Crescent Valley. In Eureka there was one comment from Marilyn Strickland-Adams to request use of the Opera House for a debate in April or May for the Commission candidates and in June for the Sheriff candidates and School Board candidates. Chair Rich McKay commented about when he is available. Jeb Rowley, Public Works Director, commented about construction/upgrades at the Opera House which may impact the schedule of events at the Opera House. He encouraged the public to reach out to Brenna Rogne, Eureka County Facilities/Events Manager, with any questions or concerns. No other comments were received in Eureka.
The Board approved the minutes for the March 17, 2026 Commission meeting. Kim Todd, Eureka County Comptroller, presented bills to the Board for approval and payment. Expenditures in the total amount of $1,820,472.37 were approved by the Board, with accounts payable adding up to $778,370.17 and payroll totaling $1,042,102.20. Questions were posed by the Board regarding payments to an employee for travel per diem, Vogue payments for the Opera House, and a charge for Olcese for County building trash bins. The Board reviewed the fund balance report.
The Board reviewed and discussed the Fiscal Year 20262027 Tentative Budget. The Board approved, with modification, the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budget for filing with the Nevada Department of Taxation. The Board then set a public hearing May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to consider any changes to the Tentative Budget and to adopt the tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Availability of funding for County personnel positions should also be finally determined at that meeting.
At 10:09 a.m. the public hearing on the draft amendment to the County Room Tax ordinance was opened. Chairman McKay invited comments from the public on changes considered to the County Room Tax Ordinance, specifically Title 4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Taxes, Chapter 50, Section .010 Definitions, Subsection G. There were no comments received from members of the public. The public hearing was then closed. The Board approved changes to the County Room Tax Ordinance, specifically Title 4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Taxes, Chapter 50, Section .010 Definitions, Subsection G. Before this change, at least 4 rooms needed to be available for rent before a room tax was collected; now only 1 room is needed to trigger the tax. The Board approved signing the Indigent Defense Financial Status Report for the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, which is due to the Department of Indigent Defense Services by April 15, 2026. The Board approved a proclamation declaring June 15-21, 2026, as Men’s Health Week and encouraged participation in “Wear Blue Day” on Friday, June 19, 2026. Participants can post their “Wear Blue” photos to social media with the hashtag #ShowUsYourBlue.
Rito Chaves, In-Reach Engagement Team Lead for Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), presented one item. The Board approved and accepted a tree from NGM to be planted within the town of Eureka as part of Arbor Day/Earth Day recognition, and in support of NGM’s environmental stewardship and community partnership.
Next up was Tyler Blanco on behalf of the Eureka Alumni Association. The Board approved waiving the rental fee for the use of the Opera House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Eureka County High School Alumni Association dinner.
Shannon Ernst from the Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) and Emily Laurance from Reach presented a report on the CNHD. Next up was Chief Information Officer Misty Rowley, who presented a report on IT projects and activities. The Board approved a proposal from LegalEng Consulting Group (LECG) to provide Ironclad software managed services and support for Eureka County, consisting of no more than 32 hours over a sixmonth period at a rate of $325 per hour, for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,400.00, and authorized the CIO to execute the agreement outside of the meeting.
The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 with Eureka County Treasurer Pernecia Johnson. Brenna Rogne, Facilities/Events Manager, presented a report on activities and events at County managed facilities. Ms. Rogne answered questions from the Board.
Eureka County Clerk Recorder Kathy Bowling presented two
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 scoping comments to the federal Surface Transportation Board regarding Nevada Gold Mines’ proposal to construct and operate
On March 20, 2026, Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy and Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“NV Energy”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) a joint petition, designated as Docket No. 26-03027, for an Advisory Opinion or Declaratory Order approving a deferred debit to record costs for loss insurance policy related to wildfire property damage.
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.
NV Energy filed the joint petition pursuant to the NRS and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704 including, but not limited to, NAC 703.540 and NAC 703.825.
Interested persons may file comments on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026.
The joint petition is available for public viewing at the Commission’s website: https://puc.nv.gov, and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A person must request in writing to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter.
By the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary
Dated: Carson City, Nevada
4/6/26 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF JOINT PETITION FOR AN ADVISORY OPINION OR DECLARATORY ORDER
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
OF THE APRIL 21, 2026, PUBLIC HEARING ON SINGLE APPRAISALS AND FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE ALPINE LODGE AND LOUIE’S LOUNGE Board of Eureka County Commissioners
The Eureka County Board of Commissioners finds it necessary to CANCEL the 10 a.m. Public Hearing on April 21, 2026. The reason for said hearing was to invite public comments and consider the single appraisals and fair market value of the real properties along Main Street in Eureka, Nevada, commonly known as The Alpine Lodge and Louie’s Lounge.
If you have questions or would like more information please contact the Commissioners’ office at CountyCommission@eurekacountynv.gov, PO Box 540, Eureka, NV 89316, by calling 775-237-5263 or faxing 775-237-5614. This notice was posted in Eureka at: County Courthouse; County Administrative Facility (Annex); US Post Office; and public bulletin board at 10 S. Main Street. This notice was posted electronically at Eureka County’s website (https://events.eurekacountynv.gov/meetings) and Nevada’s public notice website (www.notice.nv.gov). Notice to people with disabilities: If you require special assistance, please notify the Commissioners’ Office prior to the meeting at the email address, mailbox, phone number or fax number listed above.
Rich McKay, Chairman
Marty Plaskett, Vice Chair
Mike Schoenwald, Member Kathy Bowling, Clerk
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April 2026 Events Calendar
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CV MEDICAL TRIPS
Thurs., April 2
Thurs., April 23
If you need assistance, or know of someone that may need assistance getting to doctor’s appointments from the northern end of Eureka County call the Fannie Komp Senior Center at 775-468-0466 or Director of Senior Services, Linda Gordon at 775-237-5597 to see what they can do to help you make your appointments and get you to the doctor.
National Library Week
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Services start 10 am
Mennonite Sing & Fellowship 6 pm
Happy Birthday!
Nancy Plaskett
Send in a birthday for us to add to our community calendar. We would love to share your special day! Swim
Eureka Library
Mon. 10-4, Tue 10-4, Wed. 12-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 12-6 Adult Craft Program: Thursdays 4-8 p.m. Sewing machines are available for use. Story time Mondays at 2 p.m.
Crescent Valley Library
Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30 Carlin Library Tues 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WILLIAM BEE RIRIE FOR SPONSORING OUR CALENDAR!
