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By Trina Machacek

I just had what would have been my 50th Wedding Anniversary. But since my wedding partner zipped to heaven some 8 plus years ago, it was not celebrated. It was supposed to be friends and family and cake— always there should be cake at celebrations. It was just me. But! Yes, an always celebrated fine “but.” On the good side of all this hullabaloo I have finally given myself permission to use the good china. You know the set most of us happily received as a wedding present. Well mine hasn’t been used for about 18-20 years. It has just been stacked in the place where the good stuff is stuffed. Lots of fancy stemmed glassware and the like. But for some reason I have always felt the good stuff was for only special times. Well, apparently all my special times are now and tomorrow and all the tomorrows to come. I assume that if there were children in my life the good stuff would be handed down. I gave that a lot of thought and came up with this. I am my own recipient of my own hand-me-down special china. en I had a visitor and I was schooled on what makes my good china real china. I still am not sure what kind of china I have. I do know that I like the pretty of the stacks of plates in three sizes, serving bowls and pretty cups and saucers.

It seems almost irreverent to eat my tacos on Tuesday oﬀ these plates. But I did. Le a nice pile of the red-orange taco meat grease with pickings of lettuce and smears of sour cream on the plate.

How decadent of me to then fill one the fancy bulbus wine glasses with ice and diet coke! en swirl it around, sniﬀ it and take a drink. Leaving greasy fingerprints. I had the most irrational urge to throw the glass at the fireplace, like they do in the movies. But I got over that as I do not want to be picking glass shards out of my feet for the next year. I just filled the dishwasher with the pretty things right next to the frypan and utensils. Was there guilt? Maybe a twinge. I did it anyway.

e reasoning we use to convince ourselves we are allowed to do things out of the regular box we put our regulations of life in, is as strong as our mother’s admonishment when we don’t follow the rules. Now there’s a mouthful. at is exactly what I find I do. I give a whole slew of words, a mouthful at least, when I am trying to go a diﬀerent path from the “norm.” Like the dishes used for only special occasions. at anniversary day I sat and looked at the cupboard where the dishes are housed. Telling myself that I should just look at them. Not, for goodness sakes, USE them. en oﬀ in the distance of my pea brain I heard the teeniest “DING.” A light bulb moment. Why? Why can’t I use the things I covet?

And the rest is taco history.

I wonder now, how I can go further with this. How far should one go when the reins are slackened?

Of all the things I could think of, it was the set of china that I really wanted and enjoyed fully. To think I am eating oﬀ 50-year-old plates gave me the thought of going out into the garage storage and get out my mom’s old china. Shoot, her china is 78 years old. I know she never used them for tacos! at is really too bad. It’s sad too that I have it and its life with family will stop with me. So I grabbed a few plates and brought them in and stacked them with mine. ey too will be in line for many unceremonious meals.

I actually think this train of thought started some time ago. We used to love to pick our way through antique shops. He in tools and me in jewelry and dishes. I remember oen thinking about the people who had once owned the stacks and stacks of dishes, cups and saucers, little individual salt and pepper shakers, soup tureens and platters. Did they ever use them for every day. My guess would be that they did not. Well stand back fine china. You are about to get the workout of my life. And I couldn’t be happier. What do you do with your “good china?”

Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to

Annual Kids Court School Project

By Trina Machacek

Classical Conversations is a, Christian homeschooling community encouraging parents who want to become the best educators of their children! e Covarrubias family has found this is the way they want to educate their children, Claudia, Gabriel and Clementina. is year Gabe was in the eight grade and with that comes his time to participate in the mock trial experience.

e Spring Creek group that Gabe is enrolled with, all went to Reno on April 17. Under the great guidance of e Honorable Derek Dreiling, 2nd Judicial District Court, Washoe County, Nevada, presided over the court sessions.

Students from South Reno, Truckee and Spring Creek school groups took each other’s groups on as prosecution and defense in three rounds of court. His Honor Judge Dreiling took his time to teach the children about the way court is run. He taught what each step of a trial is for and how it works. During the “trial” Jude Dreiling talked about the words, phrases and steps that a court uses and their meanings. e children were interested and the learning experience was something special to see.

Gabe had dual roles to fill, as a defense attorney and the much beloved (and giggled at) “Trencher” a homeless man living in a trench.

Homeschooling was the standard form of education in America until the 1830s, declined through the mid-20th century, and saw a massive resurgence from

the 1970s to the present. e modern movement began in the 1970s (popularized by John Holt and Raymond Moore), reached peak popularity during the 2020s pandemic, and continues rising. If you are interested in the Classical Conversations group or want more information on homeschooling contact them at classicalconversations.com.

e Canidates

A privatly sponsored “Meet e Candidates” talk is scheduled at the R Park On May 8, from 3-5p.m. e flyer states that this will be a moderatedevent and that refresments will be served.

e Star contacted the person who posted the flyer and was told all candidates had been contacted and invited. We then asked caniddates and found that some apparently were not included in this event. Politics! Please choose wisely.

Eureka Community Youth Football

Irma Davila of Eureka Juviniel Probation is seeking input as to a youth football Program. Are you interested? Contack Irma or Steve at the JPO 237-5450

Coming Soon!

Eureka’s Early Learning Center under construction. We will have a full story next week on the ground breaking ceremony and more information on the project.

A group from the Classical Conversations Homeschool Students with The Honorable Derek Dreiling, 2nd Judicial District Court, Washoe County, Nevada.

Gabriel Covarrubias A Homeless Man? NOT! Gabriel, the son of Judy and Roy Covarrubias was acting as a homeless man during the annual mock trial the Classical Conversations homeschooling group took on as a school project.

by Patricia Aiken

Big Boy 4014 Draws Crowds in Elko

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating locomotive, steamed into Elko on April 15 for a stop as part of its Coast to Coast Tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Cloudy and blustery conditions did little to deter hundreds of rail fans crowding the black iron giant with cameras and cell phones ready. Train buﬀs traveled from neighboring states to witness what many described as a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to see a fully operating Big Boy under steam.

Big Boy 4014 was accompanied by historic passenger cars from Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet, oﬀering a glimpse of classic rail travel from a bygone era. An older gentleman said, “My Dad was a conductor for the Union Pacific.” A younger man from Nampa, ID made the trip with his dad for the event, citing, “I grew up on omas the Tank Engine, so I guess I’ve always loved trains.”

Originally built in the 1940s, 25 of these locomotives were designed for Union Pacific to haul extremely heavy freight trains over Utah’s Wasatch Range during World War II. Eight of the giants were preserved aer retirement, but No. 4014 is the only one still in operation today, following a major restoration completed in the 2010s. Dubbed the Big Boy at the factory by some workers, the name stuck.

e 2026 tour’s first leg began March 29, when Big Boy departed its home base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, heading west across Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California where it stopped near historic Mile 0, the site where Central Pacific Railroad laid the first rail ties for the transcontinental railroad in 1863.e western portion included 27 whistle stops of about a half hour and four public display days in communities along the route. e locomotive concluded this leg of the trip back in Cheyenne on April 24, allowing the crew time for inspections and maintenance.

Aer a month long break, Big Boy is slated to depart

Johnny’s Tech Corner

By Johnny Fitzgerald

If your WiFi works perfectly in the living room but struggles in the bedroom, you are not alone. It is one of the most common frustrations in modern homes, especially here in rural Nevada, where internet options can already be limited. e good news is that most of these issues are not caused by your internet provider. ey are usually caused by how the signal travels through your home, which you can oen improve.

StArt With Your routEr LoCAtion

It all begins with your router. Most people place it wherever it is convenient, oen in a corner, back room, or even inside a cabinet. e problem is that WiFi signals weaken as they pass through walls and objects. e farther the signal has to travel, the weaker it becomes. For best results, your router should be placed near the center of your home, out in the open, and slightly elevated on a shelf or table. ink of it like a light bulb. e more open the space around it, the farther the signal can reach. Simply moving your router can oen solve more problems than you might expect.

Maintenance crews getting Big Boy ready to roll again. Weighing in at 2.2 Million Pounds!

again on May 25, beginning an eastern leg toward Philadelphia with planned stops in major rail hubs including Omaha, Chicago, Buﬀalo and Scranton, among others. e full itinerary is designed to give rail fans across the country multiple chances to see the locomotive as it marks the nation’s 250th birthday.

Union Pacific oﬃcials say the tour is meant to honor the historic role of railroads in building and unifying the United States, from the days of the transcontinental railroad to today’s modern freight network. Since 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, Union Pacific and other railroads have helped connect distant regions, spur industrial growth

and support the rise of new industries across the continent. Big Boy No. 4014 was built by ALCO in November 1941 for $265,174 which is $5.6 million in today’s dollars.

e care and feeding of “Big Boy” has always been a major task. e 14-wheel tender was one of the largest built, with a capacity for 32 tons of coal and 24,000 gallons of water. Big Boy was converted from coal to burn No. 5 fuel oil to make it suitable for modern operation during its restoration between 2017-2019.

For communities like Elko, the Big Boy visit was both a living history lesson and a reminder that the steel rails passing through town helped shape the American West.

e WiFi Signal Strength Conundrum

Why Your WiFi Works in One Room but Not the Other

KnoW WhAt BLoCKS thE SignAL

Another factor is what your home is made of. Not all walls are created equal when it comes to WiFi. Materials like metal siding, metal roofing, plaster, and even large appliances can block or weaken the signal.

is is especially common in rural homes, where additions, outbuildings, or metal structures are more common. at is why you might have a strong signal in one room and almost none just a short distance away. e signal is not disappearing; it is being blocked.

ExPAnD Your CovErAgE With MESh WiFi

If moving your router does not solve the problem, the next step is to expand your coverage. is is where mesh WiFi systems come in.

A mesh system uses multiple small units placed throughout your home instead of relying on a single router. ese units work together to spread a consistent signal from room to room. Rather than trying to push WiFi from one location, you are placing it where you actually need it.

Mesh systems are especially helpful for larger homes, multi-level houses, and properties with detached rooms or additions. ey are also easier to set up than many people expect. I recommend the Google WiFi AC1200. Available on Amazon, it’s aﬀordable and a piece of cake to set up.

WhAt ABout StArLinK?

Many homes in our area rely on Starlink, including my own, which has been a major improvement for rural internet access. However, even with a strong connection coming into your home, WiFi inside can still have weak spots.

e standard Starlink router works well for smaller spaces, but larger homes oen benefit from adding a mesh system to extend coverage. A fast internet connection does not guarantee strong WiFi in every room.

KEEP it SiMPLE

Before upgrading anything, start with the basics. Move your router. Get it out in the open. Try a more central location and see what changes.

If you still have dead zones, a mesh system is usually the next step. WiFi problems are rarely complicated once you understand what is causing them.

A few simple adjustments can turn those frustrating weak spots into a reliable connection throughout your home.

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

GIRLS

Brooke Watts

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1st.TripleJump

3rd400m

Anna McKay

1st100mhurdles

2nd300mhurdles

2nd800m 4thHighJump

Melissa Johnson

3rd1600m 3rd3200m

Eureka vandal Sports

Track Team Results

April 17th the Vandal Track Team traveled to Spring Creek to participate in their next meet. Here are the results:

Reagan Mello

2ndLongJump 3rdTripleJump

3rdShotPut

Shay Hooper

4th100mHurdles

BOYS

1st4X200Relay

Preston Auch, Alex McKay, Nate Tudor, Joaeph Minoletti

3rd4X800Relay

Jason Tognoni, James Mahoney, Lian Alred, Liam Sullivan

Soball

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April 11th the Girl’s Soball team hosted two games against Virginia City. e girls had a back and forth first game of the double hitter. Hitting hard and making 15 runs in the first game. e second game had the girls charging ahead with 6 runs. Both games were exciting and full of spirit even though in the end both games went to Virginia City.

Here are the highlights to both games courtesy of Game Change supported by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

gAME onE

Avery Berg collected four hits in four at bats, but Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals lost to Virginia City 23-17 on Saturday at Eureka, Nv. Berg singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, singled in the fih inning, and singled in the third inning.

Despite the loss, Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals did collect 15 hits in the high-scoring aﬀair. Unfortunately, Virginia City had 20 hits on the way to victory.

Virginia City opened the scoring in the first aer G Wackerly singled, scoring one run.

Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals took the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first thanks to singles by Berg, and Charleigh Osmotherly/Schmid.

Virginia City jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning aer B Turley hit an inside the park home run, and J Harold hit an inside the park home run, each scoring one run.

Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals jumped into the lead in the bottom of the third when Osmotherly/Schmid drew a walk, scoring one run, Trinity Hudson tripled, scoring one run, and Brooklyn Edmo drew a walk, scoring one run.

Virginia City flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring 11 runs on eight hits to take the lead, 14-6. e biggest blow in the inning was a single by Wackerly that drove in two.

Virginia City scored eight runs on five hits in the top of the fih inning. An error scored two runs, Harold doubled, scoring two runs, Wackerly grounded out, scoring one run, D Baker doubled, scoring two runs,

Joseph Minoletti 1st400m 1stHighJump 3rd800m

Alex McKay

2nd300mHurdles 3rd110mhurdles

Nate Tudor

2nd200m’3rd400m

Preston Auch 3rd200m

Hosts Virginia City

and I Cruz doubled, scoring one run.

Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals scored seven runs on four hits in the bottom of the fih inning. Julianna Goicoechea drew a walk, scoring one run, K Krum induced Charlee Sestanovich to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, Berg singled, scoring one run, Jayde Rosener singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored two runs.

Krum earned the win for Virginia City. e starting pitcher surrendered 15 hits and 17 runs (11 earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking six. Berg took the loss for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e starting pitcher went six and one-third innings, allowing 20 runs (nine earned) on 16 hits, striking out five and walking five.

Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals collected 15 hits in the game. Rosener and Berg each drove in two runs for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Kylee Patterson, Darianna Lopez Cebreros, and Osmotherly/Schmid each collected multiple hits for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Goicoechea led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Sestanovich, Berg, and Osmotherly/Schmid each stole multiple bases for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals ran wild on the base paths, piling up nine stolen bases for the game. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals turned one double play in the game.

Virginia City accumulated 20 hits in the game. Harold and Baker each collected four hits for Virginia City. Harold went 4-for-5 at the plate and led the team with five runs batted in. A Hunt, Wackerly, T Turley, and Cruz each collected multiple hits for Virginia City. Krum led Virginia City with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Hunt, Harold, Turley, Krum, and Baker each stole multiple bases for Virginia City. Virginia City stole 16 bases in the game.

gAME tWo

Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals couldn’t keep up with Virginia City and fell 17-6 on Saturday at Eureka, NV.

Russell Rowley 2nd1600m 4th800m

Lian Allred 2nd3200m 3rd1600m

Koa Mcinnis-Lemn 3rd300Hurdles

Liam Sullivan 1stShotPut 4thDisc

Virginia City got on the board in the top of the first inning aer T Turley drew a walk, scoring one run, J Harold was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and D Baker singled, scoring two runs.

Virginia City added to their early lead in the top of the second inning aer G Wackerly walked, and Turley singled to le field, each scoring one run.

Virginia City scored six runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Baker grounded out, scoring one run, J Fontes singled, scoring one run, Wackerly doubled, scoring two runs, and A Hunt singled, scoring two runs.

Trinity Hudson opened the game for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e starter surrendered three hits and 10 runs (eight earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking eight. Wackerly began the game for Virginia City. e pitcher surrendered three hits and six runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking five.

Kylee Patterson, Charlee Sestanovich, and Jayde Rosener each collected one hit for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Rosener, Hudson, and Charleigh Osmotherly/Schmid each drove in one run for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Hudson led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with two walks.

Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up five walks for the game. Avery Berg and Hudson each stole multiple bases for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals stole eight bases in the game. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals turned one double play in the game.

Fontes, Virginia City’s number nine hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Wackerly, Turley, and Baker each drove in three runs for Virginia City. Virginia City had patience at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Wackerly and J Harold led the team with three free passes each. I Cruz and H Klinsmann each stole multiple bases for Virginia City. Virginia City stole eight bases in the game. Virginia City turned one double play in the game.

JPo Dance recital-Showed real talent

Facebook post and pictures

e Juvenile Probation Department in Eureka has some amazing events and classes put on by Irma Davilla and Steve Zimmerman. ese two put out their hearts and soul into the kids they mentor.

On April 16 the JPO Dance Recital was held at the Eureka Opera House to a packed house.

e theater was a buzz with more types of dance than you could imagine the kids of Eureka could tap, swing, clog or ballet to.

Irma in a heartfelt post wrote, “Another recital in the books. 75 dancers, 27 costume changes, and 10 incredible instructors came together for two full recitals, made possible by countless hours of hard work. And the many friends who I ask to help coordinate the chaos downstairs or run music. It was exhausting, overwhelming, and nonstop, but I wouldn’t change a single moment. What meant the most was seeing kids from previous years step in and say,

“Let me help you, Irma,” or “I love you, Irma, thanks for letting me help tonight.” at right there reminded me why I do this. As I close this chapter, it’s a perfect reminder that the impact is real. I’ve always led with my whole heart, making sure every kid feels happy, supported, and proud of themselves. My kids in the community matter, and seeing that come full circle means everything. I’m excited and nervous for my next opportunity!

ank you Irma and Steve for all you do for the kids in our communities.

huge Shout out to the Eureka gold Diggers Soball team

ese girls CLIMBED their way from the very bottom winning 5 games in a row and taking home the championship ring, baby! ey played so hard, and we couldn’t be any prouder of how much these girls have grown in just the past two months!

LET’S GO GOLD DIGGERS!

Sheriff’s Corner Sheriff’s Corner

One of those goals is to have a fully staﬀed and working detention center. Or jail. In our justice facility now we have 11 cells. Enough to house up to 18 prisoners. So why, someone might ask, do we still “farm out” our prisoners to other facilities. e answer is that at this time we do not have the staﬀ in place in the jail to house many prisoners at a time for a long period.

In our 5-year Strategic Plan, upgrading and staﬃng our jail to be more fiscally responsible is high on the list.

e cost of housing detainees in other facilities is more than the cost per day another facility charges us. It also includes the time it takes our deputies to transfer the prisoners and the cost of the use of the vehicles. So the sooner we can upgrade and staﬀ our own facility, the

Loy and Strategic Goals for 2026-2030

more our department will save.

One of the upgrades we are working towards is putting systems in each cell that will monitor the person in that cell. With video yes, but also the heartbeat, temperature and other vital statistics. Not only for the health of the prisoner, but to be able to be on top of any anxiety that builds that may cause an outbreak of disturbances within the jail.

Finally, in upgrading to be able to house our own prisoners, it will allow for easier family visitations. Also to be able to provide any possible work/release programs.

I hope in the coming weeks to discuss more of our ECSO Strategic 5-year plan. at full plan is available to

anyone interested. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

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.

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Honorable Dobrescu Hears Arguments One

A suit was filed against Eureka County by a former resident. e law suit is moving through the courts. It was a 3rd-century Greek philosopher, Sextus Empiricus who first uttered the saying, “e wheels of justice grind slowly, but grind fine.” It signifies that while justice can be agonizingly slowly, it is ultimately certain and precise.

On Friday April 17 the Honorable Steve Dobrescu of the 7th Judicial Court of Nevada heard arguments from

Lawsuit filed on Eureka County

both sides of this law suit. e County’s outside law firm hired to defend the County, and the opposition, the former resident and his lawyers.

e court heard arguments related to the suit oﬀered in length by both sides. Judge Dobrescu listened intently, took many notes and asked several questions about the reasoning of the suit and the evidence oﬀered.

Because those wheels of justice do grind slowly, Judge

Dubrescu ended the day without a ruling. He oﬀered that he would consider all the information and evidence and hand down his ruling aer he had time to do that. When will that be? In asking a few people who know more about court proceedings, the answer is maybe in a few months, or longer.

e filed suit is public information. If you are interested you can obtain a copy of the suit at the courthouse in Eureka.

The team wanted to say THANK YOU in a big way to our community this year for their very much appreciated support! To say thank you, The Gold Diggers decided to do a community clean up! They cleaned up the local creek down on Spring Street.

The best girls are Gold Diggers!

The Gold Diggers are a part of the Ruby Mountain Rec League. The RMRL reaches players from ages 3-16. They offer both softball and baseball.

e Eureka County Star is a weekly community newspaper that shows the life and times of all aspects

For ___ (permanently)

Wood-shaping tool 10. Highest point

Legendary golfer Palmer

Roaring feline 16. Trim for some pillowcases 17. Lying on one’s front

18. Window part

19. Ground forces

20. Carolina barbecue meat

21. Like men

22. Evergreens with needles

23. Quest to build the best bombs (2 wds.)

25. Deity 26. Put into force

28. East Lansing campus (abbr.)

31. Reverberated 35. Spanish uncle

Quite a bit

Pop’s pop 39. Communicated via the web

Seep 42. More than a gentle pull 44. Skin affliction

45. Secret agent

Under

"Gloomy" guy

49. Just because (2 wds.)

54. Items in Batman’s wardrobe

Extremely 58. Opera star 59. Regulation

Trading center 61. Drops off

Chapters of history 63. Film rating org. (abbr.)

Ain’t, after correction

Get dimmer

Morays, e.g.

Cluttered

dearly

S, M, L and XL

Pattern often seen on kilts

Get, by working

Wile E. Coyote’s supplier

Openers on a ring

Authoritative commands

Okra, essentially

Saxophonist’s spare

Class with proofs & shapes

Dead heat

Infiltrator

Flower supporter

Letters on some meat packages

They may clash on

Bakery appliances

Disgusting

Pilot, copilot, et al.

Intangible quality

Outline for action

Use an e-cigarette

Title for Marie Curie (abbr.)

Reservoir structure

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 19, 2001

Margaret Damele

Margaret Damele, a nursing student at the spring vacation last week with their mother Mrs. Marge Damele, Ella-Ree and Tommy. Accompanying Margaret were two of her friends from the university, Sally Dorendurf and Melody Cole. Margaret and her friends also visited friends in Reno and Carson City.

50 Years Ago

April 17, 1976

Expert Explains OSHA on Ranch

e William-Steiger occupation safety and health act (OSHA) on 1970 as it applies to farmer and ranchers was recently explained by a cooperative extension specialist, college of agriculture, University of Nevada.

I’ve had many inquiries from agriculturist in Nevada,” said Steve Maki, “about aspects of OSHA as it eﬀected them.” He noted some of the questions and supplied explanations pertinent to them. Make is an extension farm safety specialist at UNR…

What are the five OSHA standards for agriculture?

ese are concerned with the slow-moving vehicle emblem, requirements involving storage and transportation of anhydrous ammonia, environmental conditions governing safety in pulpwood logging, temporary labor camp housing standards, and roll over protective structures on farm tractors or other such machinery. Additional details regarding these standards, Maki said, may be obtained by contacting him at the university or through county cooperative extension oﬃce…

100 Years Ago

April 17, 1926

New Street Monuments

Eureka County and the Highway Department are at present engaged in putting in on Main Street four “turn to the right” monuments. ey are being placed in the center of the four principal cross streets, and each will carry an 18-foot hollow pole, on top of which there will be four electric light globes each of 100 candle capacity for street illumination. ere will be no overhead wires, the electric current being carried in underground conduits.

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Arrest Recaps

Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps

April 16—22, 2026

For the dates of April 16, 2026 - April 22, 2026, there was one arrest reported.

Saturday, April 18, 2026, William Ray Oliver was arrested by Deputy Nicholas Harris on suspicion of open alcohol container in a vehicle and driving under the influence. Mr. Oliver subsequently bailed out of jail and an arraignment date was set June 24, 2026.

District Court News

Friday, April 17, 2026, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Chad Luther Fiorenzi, Case Number CR 2308-133. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was the Defendant. Also appearing in person was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney, for the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault with a deadly weapon in violation of NRS 200.471. The Court ordered Defendant Fiorenzi to begin random testing twice weekly. The Court also encouraged Defendant Fiorenzi to attend AA/NA meetings. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, June 5, 2026.

Friday, April 17, 2026, the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada v. Aitor Yosu Eskandon, Case Number CR 2407-188. Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Mr. Eskandon with his counsel Shain Manuele, Esq., appearing via Zoom. Appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom.

The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault on a peace officer, a gross misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.471(2)(c). The Court made a second request for a progress report from the program at House of Legacy. The Court did not set up a follow up status hearing and would consider setting another hearing if the State requests one.

Friday, April 17, 2026 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a pretrial motion hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Dale Austin Hair, Case Number CR 2602-278. Present in person at 10 S. Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Hair 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.

Several motions were filed by both the State and Defense counsel. A hearing was conducted on those motions. The Court issued rulings in open Court. A jury trial is set to begin April 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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Eureka County Commission News from the April 21, 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 21, 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 member Mike Schoenwald. District Attorney Ted Beutel was absent. Also present in Eureka at the meeting were various County department heads, local elected officials, and other County employees. Members of the public were also in attendance to observe and provide comments from time to time.

The agenda was approved with 2 modifications; items 3 and 4 for IT were removed.

The Board called for public comments and received three comments in Crescent Valley. Michael Hawkins commented about a proposed route for the mines; one of the routes goes through his property. Alana Carlone commented about shutting down a road in Crescent Valley for a car show, and Chair McKay asked her to speak during the agenda item at 10:00 a.m. Kim Sewell commented about a medical pod/station. In Eureka Steel Raine commented about Crescent Valley having issues with sewage. Mr. Raine would like to create a sewer system and move the airport in Crescent Valley. Rich McKay commented on Mr. Raine’s comment. No other comments were received in Eureka.

The Board approved the minutes for the April 7, 2026 Commission meeting.

Kim Todd, Eureka County Comptroller, presented bills to the Board for approval and payment. Expenditures in the total amount of $2,397,512.00 were approved by the Board, with accounts payable adding up to $1,755,276.66 and payroll totaling $642,235.34. Questions were posed by the Board regarding a bill for door installations in County buildings, and indigent funds. The Board reviewed the fund balance report.

The Board approved accepting the resignation, submitted by Natosha Clugage, from the Hotel/Motel Seat on the Recreation Board, and directed the Clerk to begin advertising for the vacancy.

Crissy Hubbard representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8194 presented two items. After speaking with Jeb Rowley, the Board tabled the agenda item for the use of the Eureka County Airport for the VFW Car Show and drag race on September 25, 2026 due to needing approval from a different agency. The Board approved a donation of $5,000.00 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8194 to be used for the Eureka Car Show to be held September 25, 2026.

The Board then heard from Alona Carlane from the Red Barn General Store. The Board approved a request to close West Front Street from 4th Street to 6th Street in Crescent Valley on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from

6am-3pm for a Father’s Day Car Show.

The Board approved a request from Marilyn Strickland-Adams to waive the rental fees for the use of the Opera House for a Commissioners Debate night May 30, 2026.

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

Steve Zimmerman, Juvenile Probation Officer, presented one item. The Board approved a donation of $1,000 for the 35th annual Eureka High School Grad Night, to be held May 29, 2026.

Human Resource Director Cristina Lopez was up next and provided a lengthy update on Human Resource projects and activities. Ms. Lopez answered questions from the Board.

At 10:31 a.m. the public hearing on the Eureka County Personnel Policy: Leave Plans, 6.1 Holidays was opened. Chairman McKay invited comments from the public on changes considered to the County Personnel Policy. There was one comment received from Steel Raine about his proposal for what the County should do about holidays. There were no other comments from members of the public. Mike Schoenwald asked how the 4-10 schedule was going for the employees. The public hearing was then closed. The Board approved changes to the Eureka County Personnel Policy: Leave Plans, 6.1 Holidays.

Next up was Chief Information Officer (CIO) Misty Rowley, who after the removal of two items, had four items for consideration. The Board approved allowing the CIO to review and execute outside of the meeting a click-through Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Microsoft on behalf of Eureka County for the purpose of obtaining confidential security and compliance documentation necessary to conduct a cybersecurity review.

The Board approved an amendment with Smarsh Inc. for Instagram Professional Archive Capture services for Eureka County, including a one-time onboarding cost of $700.00, a prorated recurring cost of $68.05 for the current term, and an ongoing annual recurring cost of $85.00, and authorized the CIO to sign the order form outside of the meeting.

The Board approved a Statement of Work (SOW) with LegalEng Consulting Group Inc. for managed services in support of the County’s contract management system, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,400.00 for the term of May 18, 2026 through November 17, 2026, with the option to purchase additional hours as outlined in the SOW, and authorized the CIO to sign the agreement outside of the meeting.

The Board also approved an Inbound

Services Agreement (ISA) with LegalEng Consulting Group Inc. to establish terms for managed services in support of the County’s contract management system, effective May 18, 2026, and authorized the CIO to sign the agreement outside of the meeting.

EMS employee Brett Jones presented a report on EMS projects, activities and contract services. He 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.

Jeb Rowley, Eureka County Public Works Director, presented a lengthy update on Public Works projects and activities. Mr. Rowley answered questions from the Board.

The Board approved ratifying the installation of 3/4-inch residential water service for APN 007-380-14 in the Devils Gate GID District 1. The Board approved quote #2026040212226071 from Montrose Glass in the amount of $3,093.75 for the purchase and installation of a steel door at the Front Entrance of the Eureka Senior Center. The Board approved a quote from Quantum Electric in the amount of $20,600.00 for installation of a CAT 80KVA Generator at the Sheriff’s Office. This includes a 15% contingency to accommodate any changes for 30week lead time on the generator and a one month generator rental during the install.

The Board then heard from Jake Tibbitts, Eureka County Natural Resource Manager. Mr. Tibbitts provided an update regarding current and emerging natural resource topics and issues affecting Eureka County and answered questions from the Board. The Board approved a proclamation in support of May 2026 as Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month including promotion of Firewise USA Days in Eureka on May 1st and in Crescent Valley on May 2nd. The Board approved responding to requests for changes to Elko BLM on the MOU establishing Cooperating Agency status on Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Grazing Permit Modifications and Range Improvements Project.

The Board reviewed correspondence. Public comments were called for and none were received in Crescent Valley or Eureka.

The Board meeting April 21, 2026 then adjourned. The next meeting of the Board will be May 5, 2026. On that day in 1260 Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, became the ruler of the Mongol Empire. In 1818 German philosopher and author of the Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx was born. In 1904 Cy Young pitched the first perfect game in “modern” baseball as the Boston Americans beat the Philadelphia Athletics 30. In 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5 was released by fashion designer Coco Chanel.

Eureka County Clerk Recorder

NOTICE OF REGISTERED VOTERS LIST

In compliance with NRS 293.557-Publication of list of registered voters, I, Katherine J. Bowling, Eureka County Clerk Recorder, give notice:

• The Eureka County Clerk Recorder will provide an alphabetical listing of the names of all registered voters in the entire county and the precinct of each voter free of charge to any person upon request.

Published in The Eureka County Star April 30 and May 7, 2026.

Eureka County Board of Commissioners

A vacancy on the current Eureka County Recreation Board has occurred for the Motel/Hotel Seat. If appointed, this person would serve the remaining term which will end on December 31, 2026.

This position shall be advertised until filled. Please apply by emailing a letter of interest to the County Commission email address: CountyCommission@EurekaCountyNV.gov Or by sending a letter to: Eureka Board of County Commissioners c/o Kathy Bowling, Clerk Recorder PO Box 450 Eureka, NV 89316

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF PETITION

On April 15, 2026, Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Nevada Power”) filed a petition, designated as Docket No. 26-04022, requesting Commission approval to reallocate unused capacity from the Residential Customer Category to the Non-residential Customer Category pursuant to the NV GreenEnergy Rider Schedule No. NGR.

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.

Nevada Power filed the petition pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NAC 703.540. Interested persons may file comments on or before WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026.

The petition is available for public viewing on 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

4/17/26

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A PPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94845

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 25th day of November 2025 Sadler Ranch, LLC of Lagunitas, California made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion of 7.02 c.f.s., 5,100 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 81720. Water will be diverted from an underground source at a point located within the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 24, T24N, R52E, MDB&M, being further described as 39.94396° N, 116.06655° W (approx. 30 miles N of Eureka, NV). Water will be used for irrigation purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 23, T24N, R52E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the NW corner of Section 13, T24N, R52E, MDB&M bears N 09 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds E, a distance of 8,987.78 feet. Water was used for irrigation purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year.

Joe Cacioppo, P.E. State Engineer JC/mh

Published in The Eureka County Star April 23, 30, May 7 and 14, 2026

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