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Vandal Track and Soball Teams Heat Up eir respective Track
By Trina Machacek
Spring is bringing out all the ideas for weight loss. e talking heads are in agreement that we should all be thin as rails and to get that way we should spend our money on their newest ways to make our shadows look like sticks. But! Yes, a nice round fluffy “but.”
Just for a moment let’s look at that word diet. I cannot be the only person that looks at a diet as a way to “die at it.” Any one that knows me knows that I will always be the biggest person in the picture. I will also be the one with the biggest smile.
As the days to summer start to countdown there is a push to not only get that pre summer spray on tan, but to get into things that somehow shrank while sitting in the back of the closet all winter. So out come all the ways to drop a few extra bits of our fluffiness.
ere is a new vibrating machine that you stand on and it promises to work all your muscles into shape. Just stand on it. It reminds me of the 1950’s machine that had a six-inch-wide belt that you put around your back side and the ends attached to the machine that then rotated really fast sending belt ends up and down. us wiggling the wearer’s body and supposedly shaping them into a size zero! Oh, the possibilities were endless—but not the life of the Vibrating Belt Machine.
e newest fad this year may just be the “shot.” Seems there is a push to get a shot once a week of magic serum that will kick your metabolism into gear and poof, the skinny jeans will fit. Oh, it’s all the rage. Just ask any of the AI produced commercials with all sorts of already too skinny celebs.
I feel that at my age and physical appearance I am as near an expert on the body and its manifestation of growth and reduction. Oh, I have tried more than my fair share of new and best and 100% guaranteed ways to get the buttons on that shirt from last year to close and lay flat. Looking back this is what I have learned. If your family genes have given you larger jeans, it’s really okay. Unless of course it affects your health. e best thing I have heard from a doctor was that it takes more out of your body to lose and gain and lose and gain the same ten, twenty or more pounds over your life. She told me to just be who I was meant to be. at our genetics, the parts that make us all who we are— from all those who came before us. Our genetics make us who we are. I finally found out that being myself wasn’t as hard on my inside parts, like my heart and stuff, that it was to yo-yo diet. See! I knew it. ere was truth to a diet becoming a die-it. I have yo-yoed over the years, until my string broke!
Now I don’t mean to say we shouldn’t eat right. I grew up with the food pyramid just like a zillion others did. I know that three cookies are enough. We all know that vegetables are good for us. I laugh when I see the little old guy on a TV commercial who says, “French fries are vegetables.” A truer sentence has never been uttered.
Diets become harder with age. Being heavy is nearly always the first thing thought of when shopping, vacationing, visiting, just pretty much doing life. I have a friend that has always been a size zero or, Heaven forbid, she goes up to a one! So she is in the same basket with me. It isn’t about size, it’s about perception. We both perceive that if the number on the scale goes up, we want to scream with agony, but if it goes down, we still want to scream with delight. Maybe we should just quit screaming. Just sayin’. In my thirties I lost the most weight I have ever lost. Some 67 pounds. Was it worth it? Maybe for about a minute. en I realized I wasn’t really any happier. Funny how that happens. But it does. All of a sudden, it was more important to maintain than to have fun in life.
at’s no way to live.
In the decades of our forties and fiies weight comes with extra baggage. Menopause and oh, so many other girly things. We still strive, but the tides of time will win. Be happy and healthy in your skin.
Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
e Vandals Track Team competed in Battle Mt. on March 27. ere was a total of 16 teams from across the state competing in the meet. e results for this full day meet are:
GirlS
Sophie Hassell 4th place Long Jump - 13’9”
Brooke Watts 1st place 300 Hurdles - 52.37 2nd place Triple Jump - 30’1” 2nd place 400 - 105.30
Melissa Johnson 3rd place 1600m - 6:28.09
anna McKay 1st place 800m - 2:47.69 2nd place 100 Hurdles - 28.91 3rd place 300 Hurdles - 53.98
Sophia Dickover 3rd place 3200m - 15:31.14
reagan Mello 3rd place Long Jump - 13’10”.25 PR 3rd place Triple Jump - 29’4”
Girls team placed 3rd behind Battle Mt. and White Pine with 97 points.
BoyS
alex McKay 1st place 110 Hurdles - 17.87 1st place 300 Hurdles - 45.08
nate Tudor 2nd place 400m - 54.52 russell rowley 1st place 1600m - 5:07.50 2nd place 3200m - 12:32.51
James Mahoney 3rd place 1600m - 5:43.09
Samuel Villalobos 4th place 1600m- 5:43.72
lian allred 2nd place 1600m - 5:35.92 4th place 3200m - 12.49.77
Boys team placed 2nd with 93 points behind Battle Mt.
Girl’S SofTBall KicKED off
Although we have lost all five of our league games so far, we put up a good fight considering the team was winless and went scoreless against Pyramid Lake last year. We played Wells on Tuesday, March 10. We lost 15-0 and the game ended on the third inning. e girls were nervous for their first game and the weather was not in our favor.
Eureka Eels Swim Team Make a Great Splash
Story and Picture Submitted by Crystal Rikalo
Four of our Eureka Eels swim team swimmers competed in the Pot O’ Gold meet at the new Nevada Gold Mines Recreation Center in Elko on Saturday, March 21st. ey all swam hard, learned a lot, and had fun! We’re proud of their dedication and their successes, especially considering their break from swimming during pool renovation.
PlacEMEnTS arE:
Haizlee Moyle (7–8-year-old girls age group)- 1st place 25-yard freestyle, 1st place 25-yard butterfly, 1st place 25-yard breaststroke, 2nd place 25-yard backstroke
Penny Moyle (9–10-year-old girls age group)- 1st place 50-yard
backstroke, 2nd place 100-yard IM, 1st place 25-yard butterfly, 2nd place 50-yard freestyle.
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES
Legal Notices in the Star
Today’s edition has a few legal notices that will pertain to things happening in Eureka County. Be sure to read them. One that may interest many is calling for public a hearing that will be held during the Eureka County Commissioner meeting to discuss the possible purchase of the Alpine/Louie’s property. Another that may of interest is information about the primary elections. Read the legal notices, they give us all our opportunity to voice our opinions.
Delivery Day for the New Laundromat Spotted on Facebook—Owners posted: Delivery day! We will spend the next week getting them hooked up, the vending machine set up, and the coin machine loaded! We will post an opening date soon!
Jaxon Talbot (7–8-year-old boys age group)- 2nd place 25-yard freestyle, 2nd place 25-yard backstroke
Baylor Talbot (1–6-year-old boys age group)- 2nd place 25-yard freestyle, 2nd place 25-yard breaststroke, 3rd place 25-yard backstroke Great job, Eels!
Crystal reports that the Eureka Swimming Pool is still undergoing repairs and restoration. e Eels attended the pool swim meet in Elko. She has no set date as of yet to when the Eureka pool project will be completed.
Welcome Eureka Pharmacy!
e Eureka County Star is now available for purchase each week at the Eureka Pharmacy. Andy Bath welcomed us to put our rack in to hold the papers, now they kindly offer the paper for sale. We are right by the front door! Katie was glad to place us there, now she has something to keep the gate to the toys open instead of using her broom! Pick up your copy of e Star when you stop in for your prescriptions, and any number of the other products they are now stocking. [ Continued on page 2 ]
Submitted story and pictures from Kristy Tudor & Gio Minoletti
Anna McKay Getting Ready for the 110 Hurdles.
The Eureka Eels Swim Team.
We had a double header against Smith Valley on Friday, March 13. We gave them a run for their money in the first game, going to the 8th inning with a tie at 19 in the 7th, ultimately losing in the 8th inning 20-19.
rEcaP of THaT GaME
“A walk-off le Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals on the wrong end of a 20-19 defeat to Smith Valley on Friday. e game was tied at 19 in the bottom of the eighth when K DuBlanc singled, scoring one run.
Despite the loss, Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals did collect 17 hits in the high-scoring affair.
Trinity Hudson began the game for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e starting pitcher gave up five hits and 14 runs (13 earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking 11. Gray started the game for Smith Valley. e starting pitcher gave up 17 hits and 19 runs over eight innings, striking out five and walking eight.
Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals tallied 17 hits in the game. Sullivan led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with five runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. e first baseman went 3-for-4 on the day. Avery Berg led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with four hits in six at bats. Mya Tognotti, Brooklyn Edmo, and Charleigh Osmotherly/Schmid each collected multiple hits for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Eureka Varsity Lady V andals had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Tognotti, Kylee Patterson, and Julianna Goicoechea led the team with two free passes each. Osmotherly/Schmid stole six bases. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals stole 10 bases in the game. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals turned one double play in the game.”
rEcaP of THE SEconD SMiTH VallEy GaME WiTH a 19-8
“Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals could not hold onto the lead against Smith Valley on Friday at TBD and fell 19-8 despite leading by four at one point.
Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals got on the board in the top of the first inning aer Avery Berg singled to le field, Brooklyn Edmo grounded out, Kylee Patterson was struck by a pitch, and Julianna Goicoechea walked, each scoring one run.
An error extended the Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals lead to 5-1 in the top of the third inning.
Smith Valley tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a walk by A Leonassar, and a single by K DuBlanc.
Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals took the lead in the top of the fih. Edmo singled, scoring one run, to give Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals the edge, 8-7.
Smith Valley flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fih, scoring 12 runs on four hits to take the lead, 19-8. e biggest blow in the inning was a grand
slam to center field by Leonassar that drove in four. Berg began the game for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e starter surrendered six hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out one and walking three. DuBlanc led things off in the circle for Smith Valley. e starting pitcher allowed two hits and four runs over one inning, striking out one and walking four. Berg and Edmo were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Edmo provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with two runs batted in. e infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Goicoechea led Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Berg, Edmo, and Charleigh Osmotherly/Schmid each stole multiple bases for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals stole 10 bases in the game.”
rEcaP PyraMiD laKE froM MarcH 14 Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals Stymied by Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers.
Avery Berg began the game for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e right-handed pitcher gave up eight hits and 12 runs (seven earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three. Chylie Querta stepped in the circle first for Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers. e hurler allowed three hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out 10 and walking four.
Kylee Patterson, Berg, and Trinity Hudson each collected one hit for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Patterson and Holly Sullivan each stole multiple bases for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals ran wild on the base paths, amassing seven stolen bases for the game. Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals
Melissa Schweble –Taking a leap
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we recognize Melissa Schweble of McEwen Inc.
Melissa began her mining career six years ago aer joining McEwen as part of the security team. She soon transitioned into the ADR processing plant, where she developed technical skills in gold recovery and refining. Melissa enjoys the hands-on science behind the work and the opportunity to apply what she’s learned every day. “If you get the chance, take the leap and try something new.”
turned one double play in the game.”
rEcaP for THE SEconD PyraMiD laKE GaME By GaMEcHanGEr MEDia
Despite leading by as many as five runs, Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals fell to Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers 19-5 on Saturday, TBD.
Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals got on the board in the top of the first inning aer Mya Tognotti singled, Avery Berg doubled down the right field line, Holly Sullivan singled up the middle, Brooklyn Edmo walked, and Kylee Patterson singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.
Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to an error, and a ground out by Chylie Querta.
Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring eight runs on two hits to take the lead, 13-5. e biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Farrah Mauwee that drove in three.
Trinity Hudson started the game for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. e hurler surrendered five hits and 12 runs (nine earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking seven. Kelly began the game for Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers. e hurler gave up three hits and five runs (four earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out two and walking two.
Tognotti, Patterson, Charlee Sestanovich, Berg, and Sullivan each collected one hit for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Patterson, Berg, and Sullivan each drove in one run for Eureka Varsity Lady Vandals. Pyramid Lake Varsity Lakers stole 16 bases in the game.
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High Jump Action Nate Tudor.
Johnny’s Tech Corner
By Johnny Fitzgerald
If your phone buzzes with a text from a number you don’t recognize, there’s a good chance it’s not someone trying to borrow a cup of sugar. More oen than not, it’s a scam.
Text message scams are among the most common ways criminals try to reach people. ey are quick to send, cost almost nothing, and rely on catching you in a moment when you are not paying close attention. Most follow a simple pattern. A message appears with a problem you need to fix, along with a link that promises to take care of it.
THE “PacKaGE DEliVEry” TExT
One of the most common versions right now is the package delivery message. It usually claims there was a problem delivering something and asks you to click a link to update your address or reschedule delivery. is works because it feels routine. Many of us are expecting packages at any given time, so the message does not seem out of place. e problem is that the link does not go to a real shipping company. Instead, it leads to a fake website designed to collect your personal information.
THE “UnPaiD Toll” MESSaGE
Another version that has been making the rounds is the unpaid toll message. It claims you owe a small fee, usually just a few dollars, and need to pay it right away to avoid penalties. e amount is intentionally low, so people are less likely to question it. Here’s the reality: Nevada does not have toll roads. e entire message is simply a way to get you to click a link and enter payment information.
THE “BanK alErT” TExT
You may also see text messages that appear to come from your bank. ese oen ask something like, “Did you authorize this charge? Reply YES or NO.” If you respond, the scam can quickly escalate. You may
Children’s Theater
Staying Safe from Scams
Part 1, Text Message Scams
receive a follow-up call from someone pretending to be your bank, asking for account details or verification codes. It feels legitimate because it mimics real fraud alerts, but it is all part of the setup.
e good news is that these scams are relatively easy to avoid once you understand how they work. e safest approach is to never click links in unexpected text messages. If something claims to be from a company, go directly to that company’s official website or app rather than using the provided link. It is also a good idea not to respond to unknown numbers at all, as even a simple reply can confirm that your number is active.
Scammers rely on speed. ey want you to react before you have time to think. Taking just a few extra
seconds to pause and verify what you are seeing is oen enough to stop the scam in its tracks.
ere is very little in a text message that cannot wait long enough for you to double-check it. When in doubt, ignore the message and verify it another way. Stay sharp out there, Eureka.
Be sure to come back next week to see part tow of this three-part series on Scam Alerts.
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
Ely children’s community
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Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
is spring, travel through the wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia, as the cast of Ely Children’s Community eater brings your favorite characters to life, in this beloved allegory of temptation, evil, sin, sacrifice and redemption. Follow the four Pevensie children as they encounter talking beavers, Father Christmas, Mr. Tumnus, the faun, culminating in a meeting with the great lion, Aslan, to struggle against the White Witch and her evil servants.
Directed by Daniel Murphree and produced on entirely volunteer basis, the play features a cast of approximately 20 local children ranging from grade school to high school, several of whom are new to ECCT, with others stepping into the spotlight for the first time in major roles. ECCT’s actors are dedicated to the stage and participate in productions, in addition to their school responsibilities. Parents, actors and other community members devote hours to lighting and sound, set painting and construction and costuming. is spring’s production is sponsored by Ely United Methodist Church; Pattern Energy / Spring Valley Wind; and the Ely Lions Club.
Performances will take place at Ely United Methodist Church (1100 South Pioche Hwy.) at 6:00 p.m., on April 17, 2026, April 18, 2026 and May 1, 2026. Two special matinee performances will also be presented at 2:00 p.m., on April 18, 2026 and May 2, 2026. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and free for children 14 and under, with a paying adult. Seating is limited and tickets are available at the door, with advance tickets available at: https://elychildrenscommunitytheater.ludus.com
is production of Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is based on the classic story by C.S. Lewis and dramatized by Joseph Robinette, the play is produced by a special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/ elychildrenscommunitytheater
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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 12, 2001
Phone Cards Are Available Through Honor Society
e Eureka County high school chapter of the National Honor Society is selling new 2001 phone cards. You can pick one up at the following locations: the Greenhouse, Sara’s Video, Raines market, True Value Hardware, or Melody’s Country Cuts. e purchase for one of these cards is $4.
If anyone wishes to purchase a card from an honor society member, call Eureka High school at 237-5361.
Proceeds from this fund-raising event will go toward a scholarship for a senior honor society member.
50 Years Ago
April 10, 1976
Tonkin Reservoir Opens April 15
By Dale Elliott, Fish and Game Agent
Tonkin reservoir, a well-known fishing spot in Eureka County, opens for fishing ursday April 5.
e limit remains the same as in the past, 10 trout and the scheduled closing date is Sept, 15, 1976.
Because of the change in ownership of the Tonkin ranch, the reservoir is open on a trial basis only. is means that the new owner can and will close the reservoir to public fising if he thinks the public has abused their privilege to fish. is means that if there is any littering, cutting of fences, leaving gates open and so on, the reservoir will be closed. e owner has also requested that the fish and game department cancel the stocking program for this water.
So, if the fishing public wants this reservoir to remain open to fishing, they will have to conduct themselves accordingly. Respect the rights of the property owner.
In the 1976 fishing season and regulations pamphlet put out by the Nevada department of fish and game, it states under “legal tackle” defined: It is unlawful for any person to fish…in any manner other than with hook and line attached to a rod or reel closely attended in the manner known as angling. It has come to my attention that several people have been abusing this closely attended regulation by putting their lines in the water and then going back to sit in their cars, which are several yards away, or by just being quiet a distance away form their poles. If this situation is encountered, a citation will most likely be given to the individual violating this regulation. Minimum fine for a fish and game citation is $50. I therefore suggest that all fishermen stay with their poles at all times. If they have to leave for any reason, reel the line in out of the water.
100 Years Ago
April 10, 1926
Local Wool Sales
e following sheep firms of Eureka County this week sold their 1926 wool crop to Eisemann Brothers of Boston at prices ranging from 30 to 31 cents per pound. e approximate weight of the wool sold will amount to about 250,000 pounds: LaBord Brothers, Damele Brothers, M. Legarra, M. Etchvery, Morrison & Cox, Handley Brothers, Shaffer Brothers. W. O. Ferguson, E. Bauman, Palma Brothers, Warm Springs Live Stock Company, D. Mariluch and B. Arambele.
Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes
Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald Eureka County Website is FULL of Information
Eureka County has a web site that is full of information. Within its pages you can ascertain all the information available in each office of the county.
Fore instance, here is a look at information on the website about the northern part of Eureka County, Crescent Valley.
On the home page you can click on “Departments” from there a drop-down menu appears. From there if you click “Crescent Valley” here’s a little look at what you will find.
Crescent Valley has their own board to keep things running smoothly and to integrate the needs of the northern part of our county with the county seat in Eureka.
e Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the town center building. When you click
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 2, 2026
“Advisory Board” you will find contact information and even the minutes of their meetings.
Members are voted to their positions. At this time the members and their secretary are listed as:
Diana Kersey - Chairperson
Jeremy Rice -Vice Chair
Laura Shivers - Member
Christina Tucker, Secretary
e Crescent Valley Advisory Board members do not hold office hours so they can be contacted through the Crescent Valley Town Center at:
775-468-0326 Voice
775-522-0909 Fax
Christina is a wonder and if you live in Crescent Valley or Beowawe or any of the surrounding areas, you will eventually come across Christina. She works for Eureka County and wears as many hats
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
per ounce
per ounce
per pound
per pound
Brent Crude Oil $112.28 per barrel
as there are services available north of Pine Valley.
Also on the Crescent Valley page on the Eureka County web site you will find this information:
Public Works/Water Department
PO Box 537, Eureka, NV 89316
Phone: 775.468.0326 or 775.237.5372
Hours are Monday - ursday 8 am to 2 pm.
Water Rates: e base residential rate is $39.24 per month for the first 16,000 gallons of water and $2.10 for every 1,000 gallons over the first 16,000 gallons. Please call for commercial rates.
landfill/curbside
Crescent Valley Transfer Site
Monday - ursday by appointment (775-468-0326)
Friday - Sunday 3:30-4 p.m. (no appointment needed)
Curbside pick-up is offered by Olcese Waste Service
Olcese Waste Services 125 Industrial Parkway Carson City, NV 89706
775-246-2710 or 888-690-2709
e Park
Our park is open from 6am to 10pm every day. e park has a baseball diamond, restrooms (open in the summer only), a large park shelter with a large barbecue, a pavilion, horseshoe pits, and a play area with playground equipment. We do not reserve our park it is first come first serve.
library
e library is open at the Crescent Valley branch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and ursday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ere are public internet access computers and everyone is welcome. 775-468-0249.
fire Department
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department is staffed by dedicated volunteers who commit their time and considerable effort into ensuring that our community has the best fire protection possible.
CVVFD is always looking for passionate and dedicated community members to come join our team.
ambulance/EMS
We have a well-equipped ambulance and EMT department with several EMT's residing in town to respond to a call. e operations officer and contact person is Nichole Cooley.
fairgrounds
e Crescent Valley fairgrounds are equipped with an announcer’s booth, an arena, a concession building, community center and restrooms with showers. Contact the Public Works Office for rental rates/information. 775-237-5372
crEScEnT VallEy
JUSTicE faciliTy/ Sheriff Sub-Station
e Eureka Justice Court, Beowawe Department Courtroom is located within the Crescent Valley Justice Facility at 5041 Tenabo Avenue. e Justice of the Peace is Judge Dorothy Rowley. Court is held on the third ursday of each month from 10 am to 3 pm. Court dates and hours are subject to change depending on the number of cases set on the calendar. To inquire about/confirm the schedule, please contact the court clerk.
775-237-5540 Telephone
775-237-6016 Fax
e Crescent Valley Eureka County Sheriff's Office Sub-station has a staffing of 2 Sergeants and 4 Deputies. If there is a call for service, please contact Main Dispatch at 775-237-5330 or 911 for Emergencies.
e Crescent Valley Health Clinic is also listed on the first page of the Crescent Valley tab. Clicking on that will take you this additional information; crescent Valley clinic 5043 Tenabo Avenue Crescent Valley, NV 89821
775-468-0250
Niklaus Hirschi, APRN Family Practice Tuesdays & Wednesdays
e County Website can be reached here: www.eurekacountynv.gov
EDITOR’S NOTE: e Eureka County Star is a fully dedicated community newspaper. Ocassionally we get news flashes and announcment from different agencies. As we read them there are few—very few, that we feel may be of interest to our residents. ese are two of those informational notices from our Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar.
LAS VEGAS, NV – Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar launched a comprehensive hub to connect young adults with resources to make their voices heard and engage in Nevada’s electoral process.
Youth Vote Nevada serves as a centralized destination for programs and information that promote voter education, voter accessibility, hands-on learning opportunities and leadership development.
Along with the new website, the Secretary of State’s Office is announcing the application period for the Youth Advisory Task Force, seeking young adults, ages 17-24, to advise on increasing youth voter engagement across Nevada.
“Young Nevadans are leading the way across the country – in 2024, Nevada was a leader in youth voter turnout, proving how much impact young adults can have when they engage,” said Secretary Aguilar. “ese initiatives are about more than voter participation, they’re about building confidence, civic knowledge and longterm engagement. By investing in youth leadership and education today, we are helping cultivate informed voters, future election professionals and community leaders for tomorrow.”
e Youth Advisory Task Force promotes civic engagement and leadership opportunities for high school and college students, as well as young adults in the workforce or in vocational programs. Task Force members collaborate with and advise the Secretary of State’s Office on voter engagement opportunities. e application is now open for the Youth Advisory Task Force
through March 31. Apply Here: 2026 Nevada Secretary of State Youth Advisory Task Force Application
THE nEW yoUTH VoTE nEVaDa HUB
ProViDES inforMaTion inclUDinG:
• College/university voting: Resources on campus voting, voter registration and engagement opportunities on campus
• Becoming a poll worker: Opportunities available for high school students
• Youth Advisory Task Force: Information on meetings, members and responsibilities
• Nevada's Student Mock Election: e Student Mock Election offers lesson plans for teachers and voting organizations to incorporate Nevada history and civic education into their curriculums
• Helen J. Stewart Award: An award presented to high schools that register at least 85% of eligible students to vote
• Elections Administration Course: A new course at the University of Nevada, Reno, taught by the Secretary of State’s Deputy Secretary for Elections, to explore elections administration in Nevada and the inner-workings of the state electoral process.
Information regarding election dates and resources for all voters for the 2026 election cycle in Nevada can be found here by scanning the QR code.
nevada Secretary of State francisco aguilar releases statement on new elections executive order signed by President Trump
CARSON CITY, NV – Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar released the following statement in response to the elections executive order signed this aernoon by President Trump:
“e President’s new Executive Order on elections is illegal. e Constitution makes it clear: states run elections. e President has spent years attempting to manufacture a crisis around mail voting when there is none. Any claims that there is widespread fraud in our elections are false and create chaos and confusion for voters in the middle of an election year.
“No matter a voter’s location or political party, Nevadans continue to demand mail ballots, and in the 2024 Presidential Election, the counties with the highest mail ballot turnout were some of our most rural counties. e vast majority of Nevada’s voters, approximately 86%, have used a mail-in ballot, allowing them the freedom to vote in a way that works for them.
“Nevada runs some of the most safe, secure and accessible elections in the country thanks to trusted, nonpartisan local election officials. ey’re working hard to ensure every eligible voter, and only every eligible voter, has access to the ballot box this year. We’re going to fight against any attempts to silence our voters and we look forward to our day in court challenging this illegal action.”
e full executive order can be read here by scanning the QR code.
Sheriff’s Corner Sheriff’s Corner
Donate Life, Register as a Hero
Today starts off Donate Life Month. rough organ donation one person can save up to 8 lives. rough tissue donation one person can save or heal more than 75 people. And one cornea donor can give the gi of sight to two people.
roughout the month we will be highlighting Donate Life Month. Eureka County Sheriff’s office was honored to be invited to Nevada Donor’s Network press conference today. Stay tuned for photos from that event.
If you are interested in signing up to be a donor, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or go to http://www.nvdonor.org/eureka.
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.
Seatbelt: Safe, Smart, Security
Just a few days ago Sheriff Umina posted the following on the Eureka County Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page.
“Dearest Residents of Eureka County,
It has come to this author’s attention that while the roads through our charming town may be short and familiar, some among us are still taking the most scandalous of liberties — traveling without fastening their seatbelts. One might assume that a quick trip across town requires little precaution, but accidents, much like gossip, have a way of appearing when you least expected.
e truth, dear readers, is that most crashes occur close to home and at lower speeds. A properly worn seatbelt remains the simplest and most reliable way to protect oneself and those riding along.
So consider this your polite but firm reminder from the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office: before the wheels begin to roll, ensure that every passenger is safely buckled. It is, aer all, the most fashionable safety accessory one can wear in any vehicle.
Drive safely, buckle up, and do avoid giving this author anything more to report.
Yours most observant, Sheriff Umina, Eureka County Sheriff’s Office
Seatbelts are nothing new. As early as the mid-1800’s George Cayley, a rich dude in England, designed a contraption for his glider. Yes, the first seatbelt was for an airplane.
e first automobile seatbelt was granted a patent in 1885. Used in cabs so the passengers wouldn’t fall out. Perhaps so they couldn’t get out without paying the fare. Next in the life of seatbelt happened in 1922 when they became part of the safety equipment at Indy.
e seatbelt was first introduced into cars in 1949 in the new Nash as an option. en in 1955 Ford got on the seatbelt bandwagon. In the 1960’s the life savers became
universally accepted by car manufacturers–but not so much with people.
It was in 1961 when Wisconsin became the first state to mandate seatbelts in cars sold in the state. In 1968 the U. S. Government mandated that all automobiles would be equipped with seatbelts. ose were just lap belts. Always the forward-thinking designers at Volvo designed and introduced the three-pointed belts in their cars in 1950. Now the three-pointed seatbelts are standard equipment on all vehicles worldwide. Even construction and farm equipment manufacturers have added seatbelts to equipment.
Seatbelts were not welcomed with open arms. e excuses for not wearing the new “safety” straps floated from how uncomfortable they were to ladies crying, “ey wrinkle my dress.” Yes, in the 50’s and 60’s women were wearing dresses daily! e outcry also was that they were restrictive when driving and held people in cars when they crashed— “How could one ever escape when belted in,” was the reasoning of the times.
Not until the 1980’s when state by state it became mandatory to wear seatbelts did the number of wearers grow. It’s hard to imagine that in 1980 only 11% of people were wearing these little lifesavers. In the 90’s that number went up to 49%, the 2000’s saw the number grow to 70%. e latest numbers from 2024 show that the use of seatbelts went up to 92.1%. Numbers are reported from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and reported annually from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. (NCSA) Statistically speaking, you are up to 75% more likely to survive a crash when wearing your seatbelt. e driver is responsible for seeing that every passenger is “buckled up.” How important is that? Well. Unbelted passengers can become "missiles" inside a car, increasing the risk of injury or death to other occupants by 40%.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EUREKA COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES: LEAVE PLANS, 6.1 HOLIDAYS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, beginning at 10:30 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 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. 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
An unbelted rear passenger can increase the driver's fatality risk by 137% in a frontal crash.
e "Click It or Ticket" seat belt campaign began in 1993 in North Carolina, introduced by Governor Jim Hunt as the first statewide, high-visibility enforcement initiative. e program later expanded to a national level in the United States by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2003. (Google information).
In Nevada not wearing your seatbelt is a secondary offence, which means you cannot be stopped for lack of a seatbelt, there needs to be another reason for the stop. However, for a first offence of not using a seatbelt will add $25 to your ticket. en, if you are the driver and your passengers are not belted, you can be fined for them too. It is $500 and possible 50 hours of community service if you have an unrestrained child in your car while you are driving.
e facts are irrefutable. Seatbelts save lives. First hand knowledge of the safety of seatbelts is more oen than not all around us. Too many people have been in, or know someone that has been in a car accident. Between seatbelts and airbags there is a greater chance today that someone you know is still here, living and being alive and not in a cemetery.
CLICK IT OR TICKET - BUCKLE UP FOR SAFETY
Answer for the pictogram from page 2: “Welcome To The Jungle!”
How did you fare? If you have a riddle you would like to share please send them to me at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SINGLE APPRAISALS AND FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE ALPINE LODGE AND LOUIE’S LOUNGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (during a regularly scheduled Board meeting) in the Eureka County Commission Chambers in the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada.
The reason for said hearing is to invite public comments and consider 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. 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
April 2026 Events Calendar
Send Us Your Birthday!
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!
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