White Pine Main Street Association, in partnership with the Ely Volunteer Fire Department and the Nevada Northern Railway, is proud to announce the Dale Heckethorn Mural. 

If you’ve spent any time in Ely, you’ve likely seen Dale around town. As the City of Ely’s longest-serving employee, a dedicated volunteer firefighter, the familiar face waving at every train on 7th Street, and the caretaker of the beloved duck pond, Dale has become a true local icon. 

We’re raising $15,000 to design and create a mural that celebrates Dale’s lifelong dedication to our community. Your donation will help honor someone who has spent decades making Ely a warmer, friendlier place to call home. Thank you for helping bring this project to life!