PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
PAID EUREKA, NV PERMIT #3 ECRWSS
*********ECRWSSEDDM****
POSTAL CUSTOMER
$1.50 | TheEurekaCountyStar.com | Vol. 3 No. 47 | e Week of May 14, 2026
Shining a light on all of Eureka County. Our Mission: Inform, enlighten, educate and entertain—Enjoy the journey.
Is this you? ere Was Nobody Like My Mom
Dam-me Guv-a-don Gah-ni Community & Emergency Distribution Building Begins in Duckwater
By Trina Machacek at sentiment is alive and well this post Mother’s Day week of May. I am not surprised by the fact that the greeting card company is as satisfied as a team of little leaguers at a pizza parlor aer winning the big game. Yes, both are happily stuffed. Little boys with pizza and greeting card companies with cash from the 113 to 115 million cards sold to express love to moms everywhere. But. Yes, a motherly patted “but.” How do you choose just the right, heart felt or funny, or silly, or thankful enough card? e answer is you probably can’t and more so probably never will. I do think that moms get it though. Especially when they see their kids do something the way they themselves do things.
Over the years we all become different parts of who raised us. Believe it or not, even I’m becoming my mother. More and more as time goes by. Oh and believe me, a lot of time has gone by already. It’s a wonder I don’t smoke those little Lucky Strike cigarettes–right down to the last half inch. Cough. Cough. Yes, my siblings and I knew how the Lucky Strike song went before we could sing Jingle Bells. We all knew LSMFT was Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco way before we knew the alphabet! And I could fix a scotch and soda like no bartender could. And do you know. I wouldn’t change a single thing about who my parents were or how they raised me. I can tell you that I don’t smoke and very rarely drink. And never scotch. Yuck. Even though I cling to those memories I do not follow them. Well not all of them. ere are some things that I do that my mother did. I assume most of us do something that we learned from someone who had a hand in raising us. My mom could walk into my kitchen today and know where everything is. My kitchen a mirror of how her kitchen was. My cupboard where the spices are is just as unorganized as hers was. Oh yes, it’s booby trapped. Several odd things, including an opened, half full box of toothpicks will no doubt fall out on the counter if you dare to reach in for something outside of garlic salt or paprika. And they would be round toothpicks, not those weird flat ones. Who buys flat toothpicks anyway!? A few times in my life I have been witness to watch someone teach their little ones how to do something. Like iron a shirt. ere was a game show a few weeks ago where one of the faux questions was, “According to the university of ironing, where do you start when you iron a shirt?” I immediately said the collar. e people on the game show had three tries and all three were wrong. I thank my mother for teaching me how to iron a shirt. Oh and it isn’t just girls that learn women stuff. My other half found himself lucky enough to know how to sew on the different insignias he and his other Air Force airmen would get. at was because his mom took the time to teach him how to sew with a needle and thread. He told me he got lots of candy bars and cookies by knowing how to sew. Where this all came from today? Well I took a break from writing and started playing solitaire on my laptop. As I sat there click aer mind numbing click, I started winning. I finally got how to play this one game called Free Cell. It finally clicked how to win and I was having fun getting some satisfaction in listening to the cards ptptptptptptptpt as they automatically flew when I finished and won a game. It hit me, that was what my mom did when she needed to have a break in her life. She played cards. I said out loud, “I am becoming my mother.” I couldn’t ask for a better way to think of myself, than becoming Eva Russell. Happy Mother’s Day past, present and future. Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
Officials breaking ground, left to right: Phil Steven Puyenpa; Emily Stout Puyenp; Marian Perez Tribal Council Secretary; Warren Graham Tribal Council Chairman; Wesley Allison Tribal Council Vice Chairman; Jerry Millett Tribal Council Member; Jessica Montcalm Nevada Gold Mine; Angela Jenkins Nevada Gold Mine. Duckwater Shoshone Tribe Breaks Ground on Dam-me Guv-a-don Gah-ni Community & Emergency Distribution Building on April 29, 2026. e Duckwater Shoshone Tribe proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Community and Emergency Distribution Building, officially named Dam-me Guv-a-don Gah-ni, meaning “Our long house, a place for gathering.” e project represents a major investment in the Tribe’s emergency preparedness, community resilience, and long-term sustainability. e name carries deep cultural and historical significance. Generations ago, the Blackeye family established a long house that served as the heart of community life. A place where meals were shared, gatherings were held, and Shoshone families came together in celebration and connection. ough the original long house was lost to fire nearly 150 years ago, its purpose and spirit have endured. Today, Dam-ah Guv-a-don Gah-ni stands as a continuation of that legacy honoring the past while building for the future. Tribal leadership, community members, Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School Drum Group, and partners gathered to mark the beginning of construction on a facility that will serve as a central hub for
emergency response, resource distribution, and community gatherings. Allen Mike (a tribal elder and direct descendent of the Blackeye Family) did the prayer and blessing of the grounds. “is project reflects who we are as a people,” said Chairman Warren Graham. “Dam-me Guv-a-don Gah-ni represents unity, strength, and our responsibility to take care of one another. is building carries forward the spirit of our ancestors and ensures that our community remains supported and connected for generations to come.” e Duckwater Shoshone Tribe extends its sincere appreciation to the project’s key sponsors, including Nevada Gold Mines, the San Manuel Tribe, and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Native American Affairs, whose contributions were instrumental in bringing this vision to life. Construction of the facility is being led by Puyenpa, Duckwater's tribally owned company. Once completed, Dam-me Guv-a-don Gah-ni will serve as a vital resource for the Duckwater community, providing a safe and centralized location for emergency response, coordination, and community support services. is project stands as a testament to the strength of cultural identity, community partnership, and forwardthinking leadership in supporting tribal nations.
Hey! Mark Damele, this is for you! Remember to send us any pictures you get of different and surprising license plates this summer. Here is a good one!
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES Mark, or Re-Mark Your Calendar Ask A Doc – A Must Read A must read this week is our Ask A Doc on page 3. Reach out when you need to. None of us are alone.
Now Open! Eureka Laundromat open their doors on Sunday, May 3. ey’re still adding a few finishing touches–like folding tables, décor, and sinage. As they grow over the next few months they will offer larger, industrial machines. Best of luck on your new business!
June 1–3 there is a FREE Event in Eureka at the Opera House with so much information for businesses and individuals as the Eureka Grant Summit will be in full swing! ere will be representatives from lending institutions, grant and loan information. A mine tour of the i-80 Mine facilities, (Ruby Hill). Networking with other businesses and facilitators over dinners and breakfast. Free! State banking infrastructure presentation. Information and discussion about Eureka’s upcoming infrastructure development ideas and plans. And much, much more! Check out the ad in this paper page 2 for more information. See you there!
IN THIS EDITION Johnny’s Tech Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Senior Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Ask A Doc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Worship Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 From Our Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Market Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Our Little Ants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Meetings, Courts & Arrests . . . . . . . . .6 Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 May Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10