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ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada Saturday, June 16, 2001 Saturday, June 16 forecast for Eureka Sacramento San Francisco 2001 AccuWeather, Inc. Los Angeles Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Showers Via Associated Press ORE. daytime conditions, temperatures UTAH Reno Ely Tahoe Fresno Las Vegas Ontario ARIZ. San Diego T-storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice Elko FORECAST Saturday and Sunday Mostly sunny.

Highs in the mid- to upper-80s. Lows in the lower to mid40s. Southwest winds reaching 10 to 20 mph during the afternoon Extended forecast Monday through Friday, dry. Lows in the mid-30s to 40s. High in the mid-80s to lower 90s.

IDAHO (Ross Press) Father recognized Elko General Hospital spokeswoman Ursula Powers pinned a carnation on John Tarrant at the Terrace as part of the Senior Programs Luncheon Friday in advance of Father's Day this Sunday. Water (Continued from front) The first time police are called, the home or business owner will be given a warning. After that, the first ticket will be a fine of $50; the second, $100; and the third, $300. The fines are recorded over a one-year period, so when restrictions go into effect next summer they start back at the "warning" level. The goal of the program isn't to punish residents, but to ensure that water supplies are adequate for emergencies such as firefighting.

Konakis said the restrictions were put in place temporarily last July when the tanks ran low. So far this year that hasn't been a problem, but the restrictions are set to begin each June 15 regardless of the water situation. "We're in good shape right now," Konakis said of the city's water tanks. But with hot, sunny weather returning this weekend, usage is expected to skyrocket. Konakis explained that city residents use a consistent 3.2 million gallons of water per day from November through March, but in the summer months that usage soars to 10 or 12 million gallons per day.

He said maybe 10 percent of that increase is because of tourism, but mostly it goes for lawn irrigation. In fact, half of the water pumped by the city in a given year is used to water lawns, Konakis estimated. And it costs the city half a million dollars a year just to pump that water through the Mining industry (Continued from front) The theme of this year's Expo is "Our Mining Women." Hermsen's own efforts on mining have included fighting a battle in Wisconsin, where the giant manufacturing plant is located, lover a proposed zinc and copper mine that has hit roadblocks that go as far as the Wisconsin Eegislature. Debra Struhsacker of Reno, one of the founders of the coalition and a consultant on the Wisconsin project the Crandon Mine being developed by Nicolet Minerals Co. said Hermsen has helped to "stem the tide" of protest against the project.

And she warned the audience that while Wisconsin is many miles away, the Wisconsin Legislature talks about all mining, not just mining in Wisconsin, and a move is afoot to pro- National weather The forecast for noon, Saturday, June 1 16. -108 -0s Os 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. FRONTS: 2001 AccuWeather, Inc. COLD WARM STATIONARY Pressure: 0 High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Via Associated Press NATIONAL SUMMARY: A few more showers and thunderstorms will be along of the moisture will be the remnants of Allison.

Areas weather maker for more than ten days. Elsewhere, the West. the Coast today. Once again, the source from Virginia have been dealing with this Atlantic high pressure will promote sunshine across much of Daniel L. Kessler died June 6 Daniel L.

Kessler, 72, of Parker, died June 6 at the Hospice of the Valley on Phoenix. Kessler was a longtime resident of Carlin. Kessler was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Denver. He lived in Carlin, Reno and Sparks for 39 years.

He was a superannuated conductor for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring in September 1988. He was a member of Sparks Lodge No. 1043 and U.T.U. post No. 3369, VFW and American Legion Post No.

100. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kessler of Parker, sons, Dan Kessler Jr. of Wells and Mike Kessler of Spring Creek; daughter, Lisa Pearson of Spring Creek; stepson, James Hedrick of Lovelock; stepdaughters, Diane Young and Erma Gonzalez, both of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren and eight great He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne Taylor Kessler and one stepson, David Kessler. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m.

Thursday at the Carlin City Cemetery. Pastor LaVern Inzer of the Carlin Baptist church will officiate. In his memory, donations can be made to American Lung Association, P.O. Box 966, Elko 89803 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5025, Elko 89802.

Sadie Unamuno dies at Highland Manor Sadie Mae Wiggins Unamuno, 93, of Elko died Thursday at Highland Manor from natural causes. She was born Oct. 27, 1907, in Winnemucca to Florence Myrtle Conrad and Frank Wiggins. She was the fifth child and fourth daughter of nine children. Her family was moved to Lamoille the next year where she was reared.

She became an excellent cook while working on Pete Reed, 63, R.C. Pete Reed, 63, of Elko died Wednesday at Elko General Hospital following a long illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Gene and Ghnine Clark Reed. He was reared and schooled in Buhl and American Falls, Idaho.

He was married to Caroline Schmidt Dec. 13, 1959, in Burley, Idaho. They moved to Carlin in 1968 and Pete worked in construction and mining as a heavy equipment operator. He retired from Anglo Gold in 1997. He enjoyed fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by his ranches and cooking for ranch hands. She graduated from Elko High School an worked as a secretary for many years. She worked for the draft board during World War II. She also worked for the district attorney and several lawyers. She married Bruce T.

Westlund Nov. 2, 1929. He later died. She married Frank Unamuno Aug. 11, 1941.

He preceded her in death. dies in Elko grandparents, father and a brother. He is survived by his mother, Ghnine Reed of Declo, Idaho; wife, Caroline Reed of Carlin and Wildhorse; daughters, Shirley Spencer of Carlin, Bonnie Spencer of Pleasant Valley; daughters and son-in-laws, Sandy and Troy Backherms of Elko and Wendy and Marcus Samper of Elko; brother, Doug Reed of Pocatello, Idaho; sister, Pat Schiewe of Hereford, one grandson, four granddaughters and one great Services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Carlin First She is survived by two sisters, Ethel Dudley of San Jose, and Mildred Glover of Tooele, Utah; a brother, Stanley Wiggins of Elko and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Burns Funeral Home. Burial will be at Elko City Cemetery. Rev. Hal Staats of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Wednesday Baptist Church.

Pastor LaVern Inzer will officiate. Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at Burns Funeral Home and also one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Robert Jensen, John Schmidt, Marcus Samper, Troy Backherms, Doug Reed and David Schiewe. In Pete's memory, donations can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O.

Box 5025, Elko or to the charity of choice. Barbara Walker dies at Elko home Barbara Jean Walker, 72, of Elko died at her home Thursday. She was born March 13, 1939, in system. It's the largest single item in the city's budget aside from capital construction expenditures, he said." According to a brochure mailed out to city residents and businesses this week, the city's goal is to reduce water consumption by 10 percent. That goal can easily be reached without the city's lawns and parks turning into a brown wasteland.

Konakis said a 10 percent reduction would occur naturally if people simply stop "wasting" water. Instead of watering every day or twice a day, he said automatic sprinkler systems should be set to water on days designated in the city's odd-even schedule. Some people get so carried away watering their lawns, they hibit any use of cyanide in mining in that state. "The mining industry has been on trial in the Wisconsin Legislature," Struhsacker said. Hermsen said the Wisconsin mine fight also has led her to the conclusion that mining companies need to have consistent leadership when they are going into communities where there hasn't been mining in the past to answer people's concerns.

Nicolet has had four presidents since starting its permitting process back in 1993, Hermsen said, adding that companies need executives who can be consensus builders. Hermsen also said mining-support efforts by which depends on the mining industry, have included letter writing campaigns, and steelworkers mounting protests, and she said is looking at new signs for its plant to let Wisconsin residents end up with flooded basements. Konakis said there have been a handful of cases in recent years when homeowners called the city to complain that their basements were flooded, and upon investigation they found that the water was coming from oversaturated lawns. The reason for such wastefulness is that homes and businesses pay a set fee each month regardless of how much water they use. But with the increasing possibility that the city will install water meters to bill homes and businesses based upon actual usage, this summer is a good time for Elkoans to learn how to make adjustments in their lawn watering technique, officials insist.

know there is a mining connection in their state. "We plan to come up with a bold mining message on our facility," she said. Mining Equipment manufactures mining equipment in Milwaukee like the giant electric shovels used at the open pit gold mines in Nevada, and Hermsen said she was going out to Barrick Goldstrike Mines operations after the lunch to actually get on a shovel. She said she has worked for for 15 years but never seen a fully assembled shovel in action. The Expo is ending Saturday with the Miners Melee games and tug-of-war at the Elko Convention Center.

The old-time mining skills contests start at 8 a.m., and the tug-ofwar at 10 a.m. Allen, and was reared in northwest Arkansas. She moved with her husband to Carlin from Springdale, in 1965. In 1981 they moved to Elko. She was a homemaker.

Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her husband, Edward Glen Walker of Elko; son and daughter-in-law, Forrest Glen Walker and Joanie Walker of Boulder, daughter, Rhonda Jean Walker of Sparks; daughter and son-inlaw, Karen LeAnn Walker-Tate and Darcy Tate of Wells; brother, Guy Alford Bullard of. Springdale, sister, Elaine: Bullard Risley of Springdale, and three grandchildren, Kyle Wayne Tate, Joseph Glen' Tate and Dani Rane-WalkerNovi. Barbara's wishes were that in lieu of flowers donations be: made to Horizon Hospice, P.O.: Box 5361, Elko 89802, Services are scheduled for 1: p.m.

Monday at Burns Funeral: Home. Interment will take place: in Elm Springs Cemetery in Elm: Springs, Ark. Rev. LaVern Inzer: will officiate at the service in' Elko. Maillet dies in Spring Creek Nellie Ellen Maillet, 82, of Spring Creek died Thursday at her home in Spring Creek following a long illness.

She was born March 15, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Edwin and Susan Elderkin Bundy. She was a house wife and a member of the Episcopal Church. She lived in Spring Creek for the last three months with granddaughter Susan Presto. She ha moved from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She is survived by her husband, Fred Maillet; sons, Art Day of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Fred Maillet of Keen, N.H.; daughters, Jean Presto of Reno and Connie Anderson; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date. Local arrange: ments are under the direction af Burns Funeral Home. Private cremation was at Sunset Crematory in Elko. Lester Gunnels dies in Carlin Lester Joy Gunnels, 62, of Carlin died Wednesday in Carlin from natural causes. He was born Dec.

26, 1938, in Clovis, N.M., to John and Margaret Allen Gunnels. He had worked as an industrial electrician. He enjoyed rock hounding, cutting rocks and making jewelry. He also loved being with his family. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S.

Navy. He is survived by sons, Dennis Gunnels of Elko, Bobbie Gunnels of Phoenix and Joey Gunnels of Vancouver, daughters, Tammie Pallwitz of Mesa, and Carol Gunnels of Cottonwood, and 12 grandchildren. Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burns Funeral Home chapel. The Rev.

Tim Shields of the First Baptist Church of Carlin will officiate. Burial will be at Carlin City Cemetery. 1.