Gubler Pleads No Contest on Two Charges
By Dave Maxwell
Staff Writer
Regen Clay Gubler, 51, pleaded "No Contest" on two Category C felony counts of statutory sexual seduction before Judge Steve L. Dobrescu in the Seventh Judicial District Court in Pioche June 25. In the plea agreement, Gubler's lawyer, Stephen Minagil, said they would plead no contest and offer no defense on the two counts in exchange for four other counts being dropped. Gubler was charged in Meadow Valley Justice Court in March 2009 on four counts of statutory sexual seduction involving a 15-year old girl during the fall of 2008. This was later amended to six counts.
Sentencing in the case was set for October 9, 2009 at the courthouse in Pioche.
Judge Dobrescu clearly explained the meaning of the no contest plea, saying that such a plea is accepted by the court the same as a plea of guilty. In addition, the defendant waives his right to a trial. Gubler could be sentenced to between one-to-five years in state prison on each count, and fined up to $10,000 on each count.
The judge allowed Gubler to remain free on bail on his own recognizance after being assured by Minagil he was not a flight risk, and he will be on probation until the time of sentencing.
Groundshakers Independence Hare Scrambles
Submitted by Lynn Jackson
The Groundshakers will be holding their 23rd annual Motorcycle race on July 4th and 5th. Three races will be held. The big bike race will start at 8:00 am Saturday morning, on Clover Street in front of the grocery store. Followed by the 65cc Novice and 50cc race held at the rodeo grounds at 6:30pm. On Sunday, the 65cc Expert, Amateurs, and 85cc race will be held at 10:00am 10 miles off Highway 93 on the Beaver Dam road.
As stated above, this is the 23rd year the Groundshakers have held this event. However the race was first put on by Fred Hansen and the "Chargers West Motorcycle Club" in 1974. The Caliente Volunteer Fire Dept. helped co-sponsor the first few races and have continued to help out through the years. The Chargers West always made a cash donation to the Fire Dept. for their help. The Groundshakers have continued to make donations after each event, but have spread it out to several organizations such as the Rodeo club, the Parks and Recreation, CVFD, etc.
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