"This is my first official year in education, and I'm thrilled to be stepping into the classroom as a full-time science, math, and agricultural teacher," she said. "Last fall, I completed my student teaching at Oasis under Ms. Jackie Bogdanowicz, which gave me a solid foundation in both hands-on and classroom leadership. Now, I'm excited to begin my professional journey and continue growing as an educator."

Along with ninth-grade algebra and tenth-grade physics, Perry will also teach seventh-grade agriculture and serve as assistant advisor for Oasis' growing FFA chapter.

"As a first-year teacher, I'm feeling some nerves, especially with subjects that are newer to me, but I'm equally excited. Supporting learners across such a wide range of content areas feels like an incredible opportunity, and I'm eager to help them grow in both STEM and agriculture while I continue to grow right alongside them," Perry said.

Her path to education was inspired by a lifelong love of agriculture and a desire to help others succeed.

"I've always known I wanted a career connected to agriculture because of my deep passion for the industry," she said. "As I grew older and stepped into leadership roles, I realized how much I enjoyed teaching, mentoring, and helping others grow. That combination of agricultural passion and the joy I found in guiding others led me to education."

Returning to Oasis as a full-time teacher is especially meaningful after the positive experience she had during her student teaching placement.

"I'm most looking forward to continuing my growth as a Bighorn," she said. "During my student teaching experience with Ms. Jackie Bogdanowicz, I enjoyed my time at Oasis and felt connected to the school's community. Coming back as a full-time educator is something I hoped for, but never fully expected to happen, so it feels incredibly meaningful. I'm excited to reconnect with the students, build new relationships, and expand my knowledge in STEM as I continue growing both personally and professionally. Go Bighorns."

Outside the classroom, Perry enjoys spending time outdoors and embracing the agricultural lifestyle she loves.

"I enjoy spending my free time at rodeos and livestock events as well as being surrounded by friends," she said. "I feel most myself outdoors, whether I'm fishing, hunting or simply enjoying the quiet simplicity of nature. Recently I also have been getting back into reading, which has been a refreshing change of pace."

Pilarski and Hernandez Represent Rural Nevada at National History Day National Contest

Two Oasis Academy students, Jacob Pilarski and Abel Hernandez, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National History Day (NHD) National Contest, earning the opportunity to represent both rural Nevada and Oasis Academy on one of the largest stages for student historical research.

The National History Day National Contest is held each year on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. This year's National History Day program featured more than 500,000 student projects from around the world. After advancing through regional and state competitions, approximately 2,900 students and 1,500 projects across nine competition categories and numerous special awards qualified to compete at the national event.

"We were incredibly proud to represent rural Nevada and Oasis Academy," said National History Day advisor Kelly Nott. "Just qualifying for the national competition is an outstanding accomplishment, and our students represented our school with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of history."

During the week-long event, students stayed in the university residence halls, giving them a true college experience. For student Abel Hernandez, the trip included several unforgettable firsts. Traveling to Washington, D.C., marked his very first airplane flight. Both Pilarski and Hernandez also attended their first Major League Baseball game when the group watched the Washington Nationals play.

Beyond the competition, the experience provided countless educational opportunities. Hernandez, Pilarski, and their parents walked nearly 45 miles during their stay while learning to navigate the area's rail system as they explored the nation's capital.

The group visited many of the country's most significant historical landmarks, including George Washington's Mount Vernon, where they enjoyed a special guided tour and luncheon. They also toured the United States Capitol, viewing the historic chambers of the Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court, met with and responded to questions from Nevada's U.S. senators, visited the National Archives to see America's founding documents, and explored the Library of Congress.

Their itinerary also included the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and several Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of Natural History and both National Air and Space Museum locations. They enjoyed dinner at Union Station and spent time exploring the National Mall. They visited the Washington Monument and the World War II, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans, Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Franklin D. Roosevelt memorials during both the day and evening.

Throughout the week, the students met fellow NHD competitors from across the world and participated in the popular tradition of exchanging commemorative state buttons.

National History Day encourages students to conduct extensive historical research using primary and secondary sources while developing critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills. Reaching the national contest represents months of dedication and places students among the top young historians in the nation.

FFA Students Attend Summer Leadership Camp

By Avery Laca

Oasis Academy FFA joined approximately 150 FFA members from chapters across Northern Nevada at the annual FFA summer leadership camp, held June 15-18 at Lake Tahoe. Twelve Oasis Academy students attended camp to build leadership skills, connect with other chapters, and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Throughout the four-day camp, members participated in activities such as Tahoe Extreme, interactive workshops, recreational activities, and a formal banquet. These events gave students the opportunity to challenge themselves while learning valuable teamwork and communication skills.

The camp also helped this year's FFA officers gain a better understanding of their positions and responsibilities. Members also networked with students from different chapters, creating friendships and connections that will benefit them throughout their FFA careers.

"Summer Leadership Camp has been so much fun for the past two years that I have gone because I've gotten to meet new people. It has helped me get out of my comfort zone, and I would recommend future students to come to Summer Leadership Camp," said Bailey Peixoto.

Oasis Academy members returned home with new leadership skills, stronger friendships, and a better understanding of their officer roles. This experience prepared the officers for the upcoming year while helping members grow as leaders.

The extension moves the tentative map's expiration date from July 19, 2026, to July 19, 2027. The tentative map was originally approved July 19, 2022.

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe said Nevada law requires a subdivider to submit a final subdivision map within four years of tentative map approval unless the governing body grants an extension.

According to the staff report, the developer consented to the extension and continues preparing the final subdivision map. City staff recommended approval to allow additional time for the map to be completed and presented to the council.

The extension preserves the tentative subdivision map while the project continues through the approval process. It does not constitute final approval of the subdivision.

The extension was the only action item on the special meeting agenda.

What you might not know is that this year they set off to create something special, Ty’s Let’m Buck Rodeo Co.

Last September, the Crystals tragically lost their 15-year-old son, Tyler Crystal, who was fatally injured in a ranch bronc accident in Mineral County. Devastated by the loss, Shawn and Victoria, along with the entire family, were determined to find a way to honor Tyler.

“Before we lost Tyler, he had been pestering us to produce our rodeo,” said Victoria. “We always said it was too expensive. So, we decided the best way to honor him was to go ahead and do it, and bring something good out of something heartbreaking.”

If you knew Tyler, you would know he would have rolled his eyes at all the fuss. But the fuss is exactly what has helped the Crystal family through the first 10 months without him. As plans for the rodeo came together, Shawn and Victoria realized they could do more than produce a rodeo.

The couple, as part of Ty’s Let’m Buck Rodeo, has been helping young athletes get to rodeos and purchase essential protective gear like helmets and vests.

It wasn’t long before the Crystal family decided that one rodeo wasn’t going to be enough. Why not produce more rodeos across the state and raise even more money for rodeo kids? Victoria, who has volunteered with Fallon Junior Rodeo for the past eight years and was well aware of the time and work it takes to gain sponsors and advertisers, enlisted Shawn’s help, as well as that of her adult son, Maverick. In fact, the whole family, Jesse, 11; Colt, 6; and Eva, 15, has a role to play and is helping, and hoping, to make this first event a success. Friends and other family members have also jumped on board, ready to help in any capacity they can by volunteering their time and effort.

Even before the rodeo, which takes place Aug. 1 in Reno at the Nevada State Fairgrounds, formerly the Reno Livestock Events Center, the project has brought the family together.

“This has helped us cope,” the Crystals said. “Jesse handles the TikTok posting, Eva manages the Instagram account, Shawn, Maverick and Victoria all produce content. Maverick has taken over all things technical. It’s a full family operation.”

To start raising money for the rodeo, Victoria and Shawn also launched “Ty Merch.” Putting together a product line of sweatshirts, T-shirts, ball caps, wild rags, ladies’ western tops, and other rodeo-western merchandise, the family has been going to rodeos and other events in the region, promoting their own event and directing the earnings to the rodeo.

The Crystals had hoped to host the event at Fallon’s Rafter 3C Events Complex, but scheduling proved difficult, as 3C is often booked a year in advance. So, they went with the next best venue, the outdoor arena, home of the Reno Rodeo.

Beginning at 8 a.m., spectators can enjoy a free early performance that includes barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping. The top 10 competitors in each daytime event will compete in the evening performance. As an open rodeo, competitors of any age or skill level can participate. Evening events include mutton busting, mini bulls for youth riders, breakaway roping, team roping, ranch bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding.

The inaugural rodeo offers the public an opportunity to honor Tyler, support a Fallon family that has given extensively to the community, and help keep young roughstock riders as safe as possible in the arena.

Bring your kids! Children 15 and under enter free with family. Adult tickets are $28 at the gate. Get your tickets locally at Fallon Les Schwab and Hoof Beats Gates & Corrals, or online at www.TysRodeo.com and www.RenoRodeo.com. The Crystals want to caution purchasers against buying from other sites to avoid scams. For more information on the rodeo, call 775-294-9229.

Gates for the evening performance open at 4 p.m.

Fallon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lucy Carnahan hosted the ceremony, recognizing the opening of the print shop, which offers a wide range of printing services for businesses, organizations and individuals.

Ryze Print and Design produces business cards, flyers, invitations, greeting cards, raffle tickets, banners, posters, booklets, brochures, blueprints, large-format prints, programs, fine art prints, NCR (no-carbon-required) forms, custom stamps, and other printed materials. Flick said her goal is to provide customers with quality products and quick service.

Among Flick's favorite projects was transforming an 8-by-10 wedding photograph into a life-sized cardboard cutout that was presented to the couple as a gift.

The business's phoenix logo reflects Flick's personal journey. She said the symbol represents overcoming life's challenges and starting anew. Remodeling the building from the ground up tested her resolve, and there were times she considered giving up. Today, she said she is proud of what she has accomplished and excited to welcome customers to Ryze Print and Design.

Unite is far more than a volunteer group. It is an essential part of school life. Throughout the year, parents work behind the scenes to encourage teachers and staff, organize special events, welcome new families, and create activities and recognition for students. Whether coordinating teacher appreciation activities, planning seasonal celebrations, or helping with campus events, Unite plays a vital role in making Veritas a place where students and families feel known, valued, and connected.

The name Unite reflects the organization's mission: to bring families together in support of the school's classical Christian vision while modeling servant leadership for the next generation. Through their joyful service and commitment, Unite members help cultivate the strong sense of community that has become a hallmark of Veritas Preparatory School.

Unite also serves as a driving force behind many of the school's fundraising efforts. This past spring, the group played a leading role in organizing the school's first Walkathon at the Churchill County High School track. From creative planning and event logistics to coordinating volunteers and supporting countless student activities throughout the year, Unite's contributions have a lasting impact on the school.

Recently, Unite parents gathered to organize a float for the Fourth of July parade where Veritas took first place for People's Choice.

Veritas Preparatory School is deeply grateful for the time, talent, and generosity of every Unite volunteer. Their faithful service exemplifies the spirit of Christian community and reminds us that we accomplish far more when we work together.

Parents interested in becoming involved are invited to attend the next Unite meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m., or contact the school office for more information.

The regional tournament was held July 13-18 at Oats Park and featured 10 teams representing Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona, Utah, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. Teams competed in pool play before advancing to a single-elimination championship bracket.

Fallon hosted the Pacific Southwest Regional for the fifth consecutive year, welcoming hundreds of players and their families to the community during the weeklong tournament.

The event brings visitors to local hotels, restaurants, and businesses while showcasing Fallon's baseball facilities and the volunteers who make the tournament possible. Admission to all games was free, drawing local fans throughout the week.

Visalia Blue will represent the Pacific Southwest Region at the Cal Ripken 11U World Series, scheduled for Aug. 6-15 in Crown Point, Indiana.

Competitors traveled from across the country to compete for world championship titles while reconnecting with friends and fellow shooters during the weeklong event.

Alotta Lead, also known as Dinah Eilrich, Cowboy Fast Draw Association operations, clubs, and events director, said the event attracted both longtime competitors and newcomers.

"With many returning competitors, new Fastest Gun Alive participants, and first-time event members, there were more than 200 entries," she said. "Making 2026 the biggest Fastest Gun Alive in history while celebrating America's 250th anniversary."

With match headquarters at the Holiday Inn Express, along with six other motels, the 906 House bed-and-breakfast, Airbnbs, and RV spaces at the Churchill County Fairgrounds, the championship brought visitors to Fallon throughout the week, providing a boost to local businesses.

The event also featured returning and new vendors, Sissy's BBQ, and a Classic Cruisers car show, giving competitors, their families, and local residents activities beyond the shooting competition.

Championship titles went to "Sniper" in the youth division, "Dead-Eye Daisy" in the women's division with a winning time of .0414, and "Whitlock" in the men's division with a winning time of .0314.

For many competitors, the championship is as much about fellowship as it is about competition. Local restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, and businesses welcomed visitors throughout the week, while volunteers helped make Fallon a destination for Cowboy Fast Draw enthusiasts from across the country.

The Cowboy Fast Draw Association plans to return to Rafter 3C in 2027 for another Fastest Gun Alive World Championship.

The council awarded a $1.165 million contract to Fallon-based A&K Earthmovers to construct a new taxi lane and extend an existing taxi lane at Fallon Municipal Airport.

Public Works Director Brian Byrd said A&K submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, coming in 5.4% below the engineer's estimate and 21% below the next lowest bid.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reimburse 95% of the construction cost, leaving the city's share at $58,250. Byrd said the city expects the remaining local match to be reimbursed through the Nevada Aviation Transportation Advisory Committee.

Councilman Paul Harmon praised the bid, noting it came in below the engineer's estimate. Construction is expected to begin later this summer and continue into the fall.

The council approved a $221,374 agreement with J-U-B Engineers to provide construction administration and inspection services for the airport project. The FAA will reimburse 95% of that cost.

Council members awarded an $815,798.81 contract to Ernst Earthworks to replace approximately three-quarters of a mile of deteriorating asphalt walking paths at Laura Mills Park with fiber-reinforced concrete.

The Laura Mills Park project includes wider walkways, drainage improvements, and accessibility upgrades. While Ernst Earthworks completes the concrete work, city crews will install a new irrigation system in the center of the park, and previously approved playground equipment will be installed during construction.

Byrd said the city hopes to complete the walking paths, irrigation work, and playground installation before Oct. 1. Portions of the park will close temporarily while construction is underway.

Harmon said the city should continue informing residents about the project so they understand the improvements being made and the reason for temporary closures.

The council approved a $616,550 change order for the Rattlesnake Hill Water Tank Demolition Project. The change order follows soil testing that found additional site preparation was needed before a new welded steel water tank can be constructed.

Byrd said the additional work will leave the site ready once funding becomes available for the replacement tank and that the overall project remains under budget.

The final major action approved Tuesday was a maintenance agreement with Churchill County for future softball fields and related facilities funded through the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. The agreement establishes the long-term maintenance responsibilities required under the grant. Churchill County commissioners approved the agreement June 17.

Following Tuesday's regular meeting, the council convened Wednesday as the Board of Adjustment to consider zoning matters.

The forum, held after the committee's monthly meeting at the Old Post Office, was intended to feature both candidates seeking election as sheriff this fall. Candidate Michael Davis was unable to attend because of a prior commitment.

Orozco, who was appointed sheriff by the Churchill County Commission on April 17 following the death of Sheriff Richard Hickox, told attendees the department's greatest challenge is maintaining experienced leadership while recruiting and preparing the next generation of deputies.

"After Hickox passed, that changed everything," Orozco said. "My intention is to make sure we keep that leadership steady up top, that people have knowledge and experience, and to get training for those who are down below."

A 30-year veteran of the Churchill County Sheriff's Office, Orozco said recruiting and retaining qualified deputies remains one of the agency's top priorities. He said the Sheriff's Office has a young workforce with limited experience, making training and mentorship essential to preparing future leaders.

Orozco also discussed grant funding that has allowed the Sheriff's Office to purchase equipment and expand training despite tight county budgets. He said those grants have supported active-assailant training and other initiatives that would have been difficult to fund through the county budget alone.

Among the projects underway, Orozco said the Sheriff's Office is working to implement RapidSOS and Live911 technology. According to Orozco, the systems would allow dispatchers and deputies to receive emergency information more quickly, improving response times during critical incidents.

Orozco also addressed operations at the Churchill County Detention Center, describing the jail as one of the Sheriff's Office's highest-liability responsibilities. He said the Churchill County Commission has approved funding for two additional deputies and a jail sergeant beginning Oct. 1, a move he expects will reduce overtime, ease employee burnout, and help address staffing shortages.

During a question-and-answer session, audience members asked about reserve and explorer programs, license plate reader technology, deputy recruitment, and public safety.

Orozco said the Sheriff's Office is rebuilding its reserve deputy program for adults interested in volunteering with the department. He also defended the department's Motorola license plate reader system, saying it is controlled exclusively by the Sheriff's Office, includes safeguards to prevent misuse, and has helped locate stolen vehicles, missing persons, and wanted suspects during investigations.

Responding to questions about recruitment, Orozco said the department is looking for people who want to build careers and raise families in Churchill County rather than using the agency as a stepping stone to larger law enforcement agencies.

The forum concluded following approximately one hour of discussion.

Editor's note: Sheriff candidate Michael Davis was unable to attend the July 16 forum because of a prior commitment. The Churchill County Republican Central Committee has scheduled a separate candidate forum for Davis in August. The Fallon Post will cover that event to provide readers with comparable coverage of both sheriff candidates.

The free performance begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Churchill County Library, 553 S. Maine St. Presented by the Young Shakes outreach program of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, the hourlong production is designed for children, families, and anyone interested in experiencing Shakespeare for the first time.

Young Shakes tours libraries, schools, and community venues throughout the region, introducing audiences to Shakespeare through live performances by a professional acting company.

Although it was written more than 400 years ago, "Macbeth" continues to be performed around the world because its story of ambition, power, and the consequences of personal choices remains relevant to modern audiences.

The library performance offers local residents an opportunity to experience one of Shakespeare’s best-known works without leaving Fallon. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.

The Churchill County Commission adopted the updated Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan during its June 17 meeting. Developed by Churchill County, the City of Fallon and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, the plan identifies hazards that could affect the region, evaluates community vulnerability and establishes priorities intended to reduce future disaster losses while maintaining eligibility for federal mitigation funding.

While wildfire often dominates public attention during the summer, the plan evaluates a much broader range of hazards. Planning committee members assessed 18 natural- and human-caused threats. For Churchill County, drought, earthquakes, flooding, hazardous materials incidents and terrorism received the highest risk rankings, while wildfire was classified as a medium-risk hazard alongside extreme heat, hail and thunderstorms, severe winter weather, windstorms and infestations.

The plan emphasizes reducing damage before disasters occur rather than focusing solely on emergency response. It recommends incorporating hazard planning into future land-use decisions, maintaining updated emergency plans, improving mapping and continuing projects designed to protect people, property and critical infrastructure.

In addition to evaluating hazards, the document inventories critical facilities throughout Churchill County, including government buildings, schools, transportation infrastructure and utilities that could be affected during future disasters. It also incorporates existing planning efforts, including the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Emergency Operations Plan and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

The report notes that Churchill County's geography presents unique planning challenges. Approximately 85 percent of the county is publicly managed land, while about 13 percent is privately owned. The county's reliance on the Carson River and the Newlands Project irrigation system also makes water infrastructure and flood planning continuing priorities.

The updated plan was developed during 2023 and 2024 by representatives from Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and the Local Emergency Planning Committee with assistance from engineering consultant DOWL. Federal regulations require participating jurisdictions to update hazard mitigation plans every five years to remain eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant programs.

Sidebar: Churchill County Hazard Rankings

High risk

• Drought
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Hazardous materials incidents
• Terrorism

Medium risk

• Wildfire
• Extreme heat
• Hail and thunderstorms
• Severe winter weather
• Windstorms
• Infestations

Low risk

• Epidemic
• Landslides
• Expansive soils
• Ground failure
• Tsunami/seiche
• Volcano
• Tornado

Source: Churchill County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

That is something CJ Hadley harped on last year as she was teaching me how to do all the RANGE magazine tasks. “Think about who was going to touch this piece of paper or file or story next and what are they going to be faced with when they get ahold of it. Do everything you can to make what he has to do easier.”

Wouldn’t it be cool if everyone had just an inkling of that way of looking at the world in all our regular, everyday tasks. Think grocery carts, gas pump hoses, shirts on the rack at TJ Maxx. People. How about we think about leaving people better off for the next person who happens by them.

I suppose in my note taking the thinking was something along the lines of, “If we all did that, wouldn’t it be so much nicer as we move through the world?”

We certainly don’t want to be the guy who makes it more difficult for whoever comes after us to get what he needs to do done.

When we’re newspapering this is actually pretty easy, it just requires a little forethought and planning. Teaching everyone to think this way sometimes takes a minute. Everyone comes with a different version of training, that’s for sure.

When I was little, Joe Dahl was very specific about how we behaved and made our way through life. I remember him at different levels of my growing up giving some version of the lessons around paying attention. “You need to be watching all the time. When you’re around horses, you need to be watching and always be a half a step ahead of the horse, prepared for any sort of behavior. When you work for someone always be looking to see what needs to done, always be anticipating what the boss may need.”

This advice has stood the test of time, but not everyone has had the same lessons. And now as I inherit those people in my office, it’s sometimes tricky to make the lessons stick and become more about who we are as a team rather than just something we do. But some of our crew has got it DOWN. They were raised by similar people. Their ability to see what’s going on and see what needs to happen next is almost instinctual.

And what a joy that makes the day. I love not having to worry someone won’t understand or get it done right. I love working with people you don’t have to explain things to, they just get it. We have some of those and it makes all we’re doing just a thrill.

So while we coach up our new kids and get the ol’ veterans to demonstrate, while we write instruction manuals and schedule tasks and all the things it takes to get these newspapers out the door, we’ll always be right here...

...Keeping you Posted.

Rach

Unofficial results released Tuesday night show Norcutt received 122 votes, or 56.74 percent, giving her more than the majority required to avoid a November runoff. Ryan Swirczek received 76 votes, or 35.35 percent, and Daniel Doty received 17 votes, or 7.91 percent.

The results remain unofficial while election officials wait for any remaining mail ballots and allow voters time to correct signature problems. Churchill County Clerk Linda Rothery said the county will canvass the results Wednesday, July 29.

“It’s apparent who the winner is,” Rothery said. “I don’t think enough additional mail ballots will come in to change the outcome.”

Mail ballots had to be postmarked by Election Day and received by Saturday. Voters with signature issues had until Monday to cure their ballots before the canvass.

Only 215 of Ward 1’s 1,938 registered voters participated, resulting in turnout of 11.09 percent. Mail voting accounted for most of the ballots, with 123 submitted by mail. Another 50 people voted early in person, and 42 voted on Election Day.

“I always expect more turnout,” Rothery said. “I was hoping we’d have better turnout for the second round because of how publicized it was. We pushed it out on social media, so this was a lot smaller than I expected.”

The July 21 special election was ordered after county officials determined that 881 registered Ward 1 voters had been assigned to the wrong precinct before the June election. Because their voter records were not updated following changes within Nevada’s statewide election management system, those residents received ballots that did not include the City Council race.

The June results were never certified because the error denied hundreds of eligible voters the opportunity to vote in the contest.

Before that election was voided, Norcutt also led the unofficial count with 161 votes. Swirczek received 110 votes, and Doty received 32.

County officials said the affected voter records were manually corrected and verified before the special election. The county clerk’s office also put additional auditing procedures in place to compare voter registrations with precinct assignments and identify future discrepancies.

The special election featured the same three candidates who appeared on the June ballot.

Under the election rules, a candidate receiving more than 50 percent of the vote wins the office without advancing to the general election. Based on the unofficial results, Norcutt cleared that threshold and is expected to take office in January.

Rothery said the low participation was not necessarily unusual for a primary-style municipal election, particularly one held separately from a larger general election ballot.

“I don’t think people view primaries as important,” she said. “We have people who only come out for the general election.”

Michael O’Neill noted that turnout was also historically low when the City of Fallon conducted its own separate primary elections. That was one reason the city moved its races into the consolidated county election system, where municipal contests appear alongside other county and statewide races.

The special election may conclude Fallon’s City Council races for the year. Paul Harmon was unopposed for the Ward 3 seat and will also take office in January.

Election officials are now preparing for the November general election. Rothery said candidate filing for the Churchill County sheriff’s race is scheduled to close Friday, July 24, with two candidates having filed as of election night.

She also said the extended five-week candidate filing period required under current law created additional difficulty for election staff compared with the traditional two-week filing window.

The Ward 1 results will become final after the Churchill County commissioners canvass the vote next Wednesday, July 29.

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Like today’s question; Why are there centipedes?

Since I am a Christian, I believe that He put everything on my Mother Earth just for me. Okay and for you too. I have over the years tried to learn and put into practice that sharing part of life. Except for those little candies, Smarties. Smarties are too small to share, so get your own little colorful roll of sugary goodness. Sucking a mouthful of Smarties and moving along.

In the past few warming days the bugs are on the move. Sadly not just outside. I have become a haven for two of the ugliest bugs around. Centipedes and earwigs. I had earwigs in my question, but was too long so I picked the centipedes. Oh, but make no mistake we will also be discussing those prehistoric bugs that really have no reason to exist. At least not in Casa Trina.

First though the hundred legged, two hundred shoe wearing multi-functional scurrying things that will cause my heart to squeeze in an extra beat as I go in for the kill. Yes, the kill. There could be tarantulas here. There could be cobras here. There could be scorpions here. Oh wait we do have scorpions. But no tarantulas or cobras. Always, always look for the silver lining.

I read that the only reason I have centipedes is that they are looking for other bugs to feed on. That does NOT make me feel better. The fact that they don’t bite, gnaw, nest or otherwise possibly set up housekeeping in my hair, no, even that does not quell my EWE of seeing one of these “house centipedes” scurrying across my kitchen floor. I really did know a lady who went to the hairdresser in the 60’s and found a black widow spider had set up housekeeping in her beehive. We of that time period have all heard that story. I have a friend, Debbie Reck, who has “done hair” since the 70’s and I often want to ask her if she ever found tiny hairy livestock in a client’s hair. Maybe that would make me have icky dreams. Note to self…don’t ask.

Knowing the centipede is just doing what centipedes do does not give it permission to do it in my house. So-out comes a tissue and I kindly offer a helping hand to heaven.

Oh, but the earwig! Now here is special little creature. I caught one going up and over my new thick rug the other day. I had just watered a plant and had the plastic cup in my hand and just bent over and scooped it up. I took some time and looked at it. Carefully and with both awe and EWE. Just a few days before I caught one in the bathroom, grabbed it with a tissue and gave it a few good finger squished and then threw the whole thing in the porcelain throne. I am not one to flush just to get rid of a dead bug so I walked away. Sometime later Mother Nature called and I answered. As I was getting up, I noticed movement! Yes, that prehistoric creature was alive and crawling up the side of the bowl. So I flushed and held the handle until every drop of water had swirled away. I am still trying not to think of the stories of things coming back up the sewer into toilets all across America. That couldn’t happen. Doesn’t happen. Wouldn’t happen. Right?!

So when I picked up that new visitor into my plastic cup it occurred to me that just tossing it in the toilet was not the answer. So I filled the cup about ¾ way up with water and watched it swim around. I looked at it. Right in what I am supposing were his beady eyes and said to it, “You have chosen poorly.” Then I went to the kitchen sink, turned on the water and the garbage disposal and wished him happy landings on the “other side.” Hey I am hedging my bets just in case I meet up with a zillion dancing earwig pieces when I die.

You just never know do you? Plan your bug extermination moves well my friends, plan your moves.

Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo.com

Really!

The tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Fallon Golf Course. Teams will compete in a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, snacks and opportunities to compete for prizes, including top team finishes, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests.

The tournament honors former Churchill County Commissioner Jim Regan, who was elected in 1989 and served for 11 years until his death in 2000. It serves as the primary fundraiser for the Jim Regan Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to children of Churchill County general employees pursuing higher education. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will fund scholarships awarded in spring 2027.

Four-person teams, hole sponsors and prize donors are welcome.

Online registration and payment must be completed by Sept. 3. Paper registration forms and entry fees may also be submitted to Alexa Robinson in the Churchill County Manager’s Office, 155 N. Taylor St., Suite 194, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checks should be made payable to Churchill County Golf.

For more information, contact Robinson at 775-350-1622.

In the first game, Fallon Hornets 15U got on the board, scoring two runs in the first inning. In the second inning, after Lelan White was struck by a pitch, Mason Judd grounded out, Muckdogs 15U committed an error, and Cole Powell singled to right field, each scoring one run. The final score of the first game was Fallon Hornets 19, Muckdogs 4.

The second game on Friday would see Fallon Hornets 15U defeat the CBA/SSC Am ’29 with a final score of Fallon Hornets 15, CBA/SSC Am '29 9. Conner Magana drove in four runs on two hits to put the Fallon Hornets in the lead in the top of the first inning. The top of the third inning would see the Hornets score seven runs on five hits.

At the bottom of the third, the CBA/SSC Am ’29 would see their bats come alive, and they scored five runs on five hits. Bradley Howells earned the win for the Fallon Hornets. Mason White would come in as relief for the Fallon Hornets 15U, ending the game.

The weekend tournament’s third game Saturday, July 11, 2026, would see the Wild Cactus from Humboldt, California, win 10-8 over the Fallon Hornets.

The Wild Cactus 15U jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, and Brody Gaser doubled, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the third inning, the Hornets would tie the game, with a single by Conner Magana and a double by Mason Judd. 

In the top of the seventh, Wild Cactus would take the lead, despite the Hornets scoring one run, they were unable to defeat Wild Cactus.

The final game, Fallon Hornets 15U got on the scoreboard with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Mason Judd grounded out, and Bradley Howells singled to center field, each scoring one run. Raymond Gallio was the starting pitcher on the mound.

BBT Burchit jumped into the lead in the top of the fourth when Cayden Visaya doubled, scoring two runs, and Brooks Burchit grounded out, scoring one run, and led the way with three runs batted in. Colton Charles led things off on the mound for BBT Burchit. 

Fallon Hornets 15U lost to BBT Burchit 6-2 on Sunday at the South Valleys Regional Sports Complex.

The trip provided faculty members with professional development while also allowing them to visit some of the nation’s most significant historical landmarks and biblical exhibits during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The training was held at the Museum of the Bible, an institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, transmission and worldwide impact of Scripture.

While there, Veritas faculty members had the opportunity to view several authentic Dead Sea Scrolls on loan from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Dating back more than 2,000 years, the ancient manuscripts provide evidence of the preservation of the biblical text and offered an unforgettable experience for those in attendance.

The conference focused on the biblical doctrine of the Trinity and was taught by Dr. Scott Horrell, senior professor emeritus of theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Through a series of lectures, Horrell examined the scriptural foundation for the Trinity and how the doctrine is revealed throughout the Old and New Testaments. The instruction gave teachers a deeper understanding of the foundational Christian doctrine and provided insights they can incorporate into their classrooms.

While in Washington, the group also visited several of the country’s best-known landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and U.S. Capitol, as well as the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.

Walking among the historic sites served as a reminder of the nation’s heritage and the people whose leadership and sacrifice helped shape the United States.

The experience reinforced Veritas Preparatory School’s commitment to continued learning and professional growth for its faculty. By investing in opportunities such as the Herzog Foundation’s History of the Bible program, teachers are better prepared to integrate biblical teaching throughout the curriculum and help students develop a deeper understanding of Scripture, history and the Christian faith.

Veritas Preparatory School is grateful to the Herzog Foundation for making the experience possible and looks forward to sharing the knowledge gained in Washington with students during the coming school year.