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Actor Khleo Thomas, known for role as Zero in “Holes,” makes guest appearance via Zoom at Carson City elementary

Jeff Munson — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:30:56 +0000

Carson City School District

Fourth grade students in Ms. Allie Davis’ class at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City received a special treat Wednesday as actor Khleo Thomas, famously known for his role as Zero in the beloved film "Holes," made a guest appearance via Zoom.

The virtual visit was a highlight for the students, who recently completed a comprehensive book study of Louis Sachar's "Holes" and followed it up by watching the acclaimed movie adaptation.

Thomas's surprise visit delighted the young students, who were eager to discuss the book and movie with him. During the session, Thomas shared behind-the-scenes stories from the film, discussed his experiences playing Zero and answered a variety of questions from the enthusiastic fourth graders who dressed for the occasion.

"It was truly inspiring to see the excitement on my students' faces as they interacted with Khleo Thomas," Davis said. "His presence brought the story to life in a unique way and provided an unforgettable educational experience for the children."

Thomas emphasized the importance of perseverance and friendship, both key themes in "Holes," and encouraged the students to always stay curious and passionate about learning. He also took the opportunity to commend the students for their dedication to reading and their insightful questions about the book and movie.

The event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Ms. Davis and the generosity of Khleo Thomas, who continues to engage with fans and support educational initiatives. It also underscores the enduring impact of literature and film in education and the positive influence of connecting students with those who bring these stories to life.

Nevada’s parks, wildlife projects likely to benefit from $350M in federal land sales

admin — Thu, 23 May 2024 15:08:09 +0000

Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent

Since the passage of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) in 1998, more than $4 billion in revenue generated from Las Vegas area land sales has been directed to conservation, park improvement and wildfire prevention projects across Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Now, another $348 million in federal dollars is set to be allocated for additional projects, and the federal government is seeking input on where that money should go.

Dozens of projects have been proposed statewide, from those that would help protect endangered Mojave Desert tortoises in rural Southern Nevada to those that would expand city parks in Northern Nevada, all funded by proceeds from SNPLMA sales.

In 1998, Congress passed SNPLMA, allowing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell public land within a specific boundary around Las Vegas for development. The federal agency manages 63 percent of the state’s land.

Revenue from the land sales is then divided, with the state’s general education fund receiving 5 percent, Southern Nevada Water Authority receiving 10 percent and the remaining 85 percent earmarked for projects across Nevada. The secretary of the Interior ensures the money stays within Nevada for environmental stewardship projects such as conservation, landscape restoration and hazardous fuels reduction rather than funneling the money into the U.S. Treasury, and county, state and federal agencies are then able to apply for the funds for targeted projects.

Since SNPLMA’s inception, 19 rounds of auctions have been held, and the act thus far has generated funding for more than 1,500 projects throughout the state.

Last fall, agencies submitted proposals for funds from the 20th SNPLMA round. Four dozen projects totaling $625 million were proposed, and those proposals underwent a multistep review to determine which would leave the largest legacy on the landscape while providing the best value. A total of $298 million in funding is being recommended, with $50 million being added to a special reserve account to cover any additional project costs.

The BLM is accepting comments on the proposed projects through June 6. A SNPLMA executive committee will meet following the comment period to draft a final recommendation to the secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture.

Here are highlights of what’s likely to get approved:

Southern Nevada parks, trails and natural areas

The bulk of the proposed projects involve increasing the quality of and access to parks, trails and natural areas.

In Southern Nevada, the City of Las Vegas is requesting $19.3 million to expand the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex. Although the fields serve 650,000 participants each year, 90,000 more people are turned away due to capacity limitations.

Clark County is requesting slightly less than $63 million for improvements to Wetlands Park and to construct a new phase of Mountain’s Edge Regional Park outside Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Improvements to Wetlands Park include pedestrian bridges and a designated area for bird and pond viewing; expansions to Mountain’s Edge include soccer and pickleball complexes and a community botanical garden.

Henderson is requesting more than $35 million to renovate the aging Morrell and Downtown parks by adding features such as communal active lawn areas, food truck-pullout parking areas, splash pads, dog parks and reconfigured ball fields.

The City of North Las Vegas is requesting $7.5 million to modernize Valley View Park, including adding a splash pad and dog parks and expanding its playground.

Lincoln County is requesting $27.3 million to construct a new multisport complex on 20 acres on the east side of the town of Panaca, including baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, a standard track and field layout and an indoor activity room.

Southern Nevada Water Authority is requesting $2.2 million to construct a wildlife and bird viewing tower at Warm Springs Natural Area and complete restoration projects on 7 acres in the Las Vegas Wash.

Northern Nevada parks, trails and natural areas

Carson City is requesting $14.9 million to renovate Mills Park, including its Vietnam Veterans Memorial, expanding its skatepark and adding shade structures and a splash park.

Churchill County is requesting $32.4 million to construct the 3C Recreational Complex in Fallon at the old Churchill County Fairgrounds, adding elements including a covered picnic area, playground, natural areas and a splash pad.

Campgrounds, trails and Hoover Dam

A campground destroyed after a 2016 wildfire at Great Basin National Park could be rebuilt, and access to portions of the park in eastern Nevada could be improved if the National Park Service’s $4.2 million request is approved.

The Strawberry Creek area was devastated by a wildfire that destroyed a newly built campground, bathrooms and horse corral; it also damaged bridges, trails and signs. That infrastructure, constructed with prior SNPLMA funding, was just 2 years old.

The park service wants to construct a new campground, including shade structures, bathrooms and sites accessible to people with disabilities, as well as fix trails and construct a new equestrian corral. The project will “increase recreational and camping opportunities while protecting the natural and cultural resources that make the canyon so spectacular,” the park service wrote in its proposal.

Other requests include slightly less than $23 million from the Bureau of Reclamation to draft design documents for improving public restroom and drinking water systems at Hoover Dam, as well as refurbishing popular tourist stops. Improvements would include installing new, multilingual exhibits, adding shade covers and addressing accessibility issues.

The U.S. Forest Service is looking to reconstruct the popular 5.1-mile Bristlecone and the 1.5-mile Cathedral Rock trails in the Spring Mountains. The trails were damaged during Tropical Storm Hillary in August and the agency estimates it needs about $5.3 million to repair them.

And a $6.1 million proposed telecommunications modernization project is proposed by the BLM at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to improve Wi-Fi and cellphone service.

Sheep, trout and birds

Nevada’s plants and wildlife could be big winners under the 20th round of funding.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking $1.9 million to upgrade seven aging water guzzlers on the Desert National Wildlife Refuge to aid desert bighorn sheep conservation. The guzzlers are in areas where water is unreliable or not available, and many are aging or broken.

The agency is also seeking $5.4 million to establish a landscape-scale migratory bird monitoring and improvement program in Nevada, including tagging species and restoring critical migratory bird nesting and stopover habitat at areas from Mt. Charleston in Clark County to Pahranagat Valley in Lincoln County and Great Basin National Park in White Pine County.

The agency is also looking for $5.1 million to increase the supply of native plants and seeds across the Mojave Desert for restoration projects and to help offset the effects of nonnative, invasive plants.

The National Park Service is seeking $1.9 million to renovate the only Bonneville cutthroat trout brood pond in Nevada, thereby creating a source of the fish to stock Nevada streams; conduct “fishing with a ranger” programs at Great Basin National Park, where visitors can borrow fishing gear and receive basic instructions on how to fish; and improve cutthroat trout habitat in Nevada. The brood pond “has suffered from years of neglect and is in desperate need of renovation,” according to the agency.

The park service is also seeking $8.7 million to address illegal roads in the Government Wash and Overton Arm of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The lake’s level has dropped more than 160 feet since 1983, and there are now hundreds of miles of documented illegal roads across the recreation area.

Officials estimate there could be two to three times as many roads that they haven’t documented. The roads run through culturally significant sites as well as rare soil ecosystems.

Wildfire prevention

A half dozen projects totaling $25.7 million were proposed, including:

creating wildfire and utility resilience corridors along the east and north shores of Lake Tahoe,
performing fuel reduction and meadow restoration at Tahoe’s Baldwin, Freel, Hellhole and Meiss meadows,
reducing fuels around Mt. Charleston,
creating a defense zone around Carson City’s Clear Creek area,
and performing fire mitigation and restoration around the Whittell Forest and Wildlife Area west of Washoe Valley.

Tortoise conservation

Clark County is seeking $4.1 million to protect resources, wildlife and desert tortoise habitat throughout the county.

Slightly less than $1 million would go toward wildlife crossings along U.S. Route 95, U.S. Route 93, State Route 163 and State Route 165 to aid the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise.

The county is also seeking to study the capacity of a desert tortoise rehoming site. Currently, the Clark County Desert Conservation Plan calls for desert tortoises found in construction zones to be relocated to a site near Boulder City to help slow the decline of the reptile. However, the site is near capacity for how many desert tortoises it can house.

The county is seeking to assess the health of existing tortoises and determine whether the area can house additional tortoises above the limits set out in the plan.

The county is also looking to add 4 miles of fencing along Corn Creek Road, the primary access point to Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, to cut down on off roading and illegal shooting. Five miles of fencing was installed last year.

— This story is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Lyon County, Nevada Secretary of State’s Office address error on 2024 Lyon County Primary Ballot

Jeff Munson — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:05:35 +0000

Lyon County news release

YERINGTON — Lyon County and the Nevada Secretary of State are aware of the error on the 2024 Lyon County primary ballot regarding the number of candidates to vote for in the Fernley City Council Ward 5 and the Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees races. Lyon County and the Secretary of State's Office are working through these issues and will have additional information for the candidates and voters by the end of this week.

Lyon County and the Secretary of State's Office want to assure voters that this does not impact the remaining items on the ballot for the 2024 primary election.

Further information on Lyon County elections is available on the elections page of the Lyon County website.

Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to celebrate National Trails Day, launch 'Trails Challenge'

Wed, 22 May 2024 23:40:03 +0000

By Erin Larsen

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize and appreciate all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.

On this year's National Trails Day, Carson City Open Space will be launching the new "Trails Challenge", a program created to encourage the exploration of Carson City's many trails and open spaces, with one of the trails on the Challenge being the V&T Trail. During the hike you will see trail maintenance being don and learn about the history of the V&T Trail, including the old V&T plant species.

Expect moderate terrain for about 1 mile. Be sure to bring close-toed shoes, snacks, plenty of water, and sun-protective clothing.

Join the Park Ranger and local ecologist led hike, check off the first trail on your Trails Challenge, and celebrate National Trails Day! Registration required ahead of time, and space is limited.

Go here to register.

Carson City locals, educators and students to travel to Japan

Wed, 22 May 2024 22:10:03 +0000

Benjamin Spence, Battle Born Travel Club

This June, a group of over 100 denizens of Carson City will depart for a 10-day educational exploration of Japan.

The group, consisting predominately of educators and students, will be leaving Carson City for Tokyo, and extend their learning to places such as Fuji-Hakone-Izu, Odawara, Kyoto, Osaka and will end their journey with an unforgettable tour of Hiroshima, including the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.

Headed by Benjamin Spence, History and AP teacher at Carson High School, Battle Born Travel Club aims to build incredible and unique bonds between students, their learning, and both the local and global community. With the support of educators and the Carson City community, BBTC has shown students and adult travelers alike such unforgettable places as Egypt, Costa Rica, Vietnam and more.

Battle Born Travel Club, in partnership with the community, aims to engage and empower students, parents and all travelers to become and remain life-long learners with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to thrive in an increasingly global society.

If educational travel is something you or those you love are interested in, or you would like to contribute to someone's exploration of the world, email bspence@battleborntravelclub.com or head to battleborntravelclub.com.

Battle Born Travel Club is an independently operated travel club and is not affiliated with Carson High School or the Carson City School District in any official capacity. Any views, opinions or activities expressed or undertaken by Battle Born Travel Club are solely those of the club and its members and do not represent the views or endorsements of Carson High School or the Carson City School District.

Second Annual Bette M. Larsen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament to Benefit Carson High School Students

Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:47 +0000

By Cheryl Webster and Timbers Saloon

Timbers Saloon will be hosting The Bette M. Larsen Second Annual Memorial Golf Tournament on June 22, 2024 to continue providing scholarships for our local students.

Our inaugural golf tournament last year was a huge success as we raised $9000.00 for Carson High School Scholarships. Come join us for our four man scramble to support this cause. Please contact Timbers Saloon at (775)882-8758 to sign up.

Carson City Sheriff's Office to conduct full-scale active shooter exercise at Carson High

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:33:29 +0000

Event Date:

June 4, 2024 - 8:00am

Jon Bakkedahl, Deputy Emergency Manager

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Carson City School District and the Carson City Fire Department, will conduct a comprehensive active shooter Full-Scale Exercise at Carson High School.

The event will commence at 8 a.m. with a briefing on the active shooter exercise. The exercise will include Carson High School and Sheriff’s Office response to an active shooter, VIP tours of the incident, a media briefing, and a family reunification drill.

Full scale exercises allow multiple agencies to test response plans and to physically move resources and work through a scenario in a training environment.

The Emergency Management Division is responsible for assuring the city's readiness to respond to and recover from natural, technological, and man-made emergencies, and for assisting citizens in their emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

The mission of the division is to coordinate the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery programs and resources through partnerships to build resilient communities for Carson City Residents and visitors.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Jon Bakkedahl at jbakkedahl@carson.org or call 775-283-7820.

Carson City employees could see more raises coming their way, along with a new recognized holiday

Kelsey Penrose — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:07:01 +0000

Event Date:

May 24, 2024 - 8:00am

by Kelsey Penrose

On Friday, Carson City Supervisors will be discussing potential salary increases for classified and unclassified city workers. The meeting takes place beginning at 8 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

The raises are a part of the planned 2025 city budget, which was first approved in April.

The agreement, if approved, will be between the city and the Carson City Employees Association, and will create a provision increasing salary ranges for all classified employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement and provide a one-time pay increase of 5 percent, or placement into the bottom of the adjusted salary range, whichever is greater.

The increases will cost the city approximately $1.9 million, which was already built into the city’s final budget.

In addition, unclassified employees will see new pay ranges established with a one time 5 percent salary increase or placement into the bottom of the adjusted pay range, whichever is greater, beginning May 31. In addition, the existing 2 percent cost-of-living increase on July 1 each year will continue. Unclassified salaries and benefits would increase by approximately $992,150, which was also built into the final budget.

The provision also stipulates that Juneteenth will be a legal holiday as recognized by the state.

The reason behind the changes is due to a recent study that found the current city pay rates for employees are below market average.

To read the agenda in its entirety, click here.

Nevada Guard set to host Flag Day, Army Birthday ceremonies at Capitol

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:59:16 +0000

Event Date:

June 14, 2024 - 10:00am

Nevada National Guard

The Nevada National Guard is set to host its 26th annual Flag Day Ceremony and the U.S. Army’s 249th Birthday celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

The event is free and open to the public and will include a historical flag presentation by the Nevada Air Guard. This year’s ceremony will feature a speech by Division of Emergency Management Chief David Fogerson and the Army birthday address will be delivered by Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters.

The U.S. Flag flown at Fort Ruby in the 1860s will be on display and Army birthday cake will be served to all attendees, compliments of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Citizens are also welcome to bring their unserviceable U.S. Flags for future proper disposal.

WHAT – Nevada Guard’s 26th annual Flag Day ceremony and U.S. Army’s 249th birthday celebration
WHEN – 10 a.m., Friday, June 14
WHERE – Veterans Memorial, Capitol Grounds, 101 N. Carson St., Carson City
WHY – To commemorate the U.S. Flag and recognize the Army’s 249th birthday
MEDIA – Welcome to attend. The public is welcome to attend.

The U.S. Army is two years older than the U.S. Flag. A resolution of the Continental Congress authorized 10 companies of riflemen on June 14, 1775, to establish the U.S. Army. Two years later, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act and adopted the stars-and-stripes design as our nation’s flag. In 1949, President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14 at National Flag Day.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant arrests

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:07:28 +0000

The Carson City Sheriff's office reports four arrests since Monday.

— A 31-year-old Fernley woman was arrested Tuesday in the area of North Carson and Adams for an outside agency warrant issued July 2023 out of Sparks Municipal Court. Bail: $890.

— A 65-year-old Carson City, Debra Songer, woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

— A 62-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor violation of bail/pre-trail supervision. The woman was on Department of Alternative Sentencing with a "no alcohol" clause. She provided a breath sample of .250. Bail: $3,000 cash.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued May 21, 2024 out of Dayton Justice Court. Bail: $1,705.

— All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Douglas County School Board chooses superintendent finalists…again

Kelsey Penrose — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:45:05 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

During their hours-long meeting Tuesday evening, the Douglas County School Board chose three of the six superintendent candidates to move forward into the interview process.

The previous superintendent select ended up not being offered a contract following public outcry after it was revealed he had a criminal and mismanagement history from multiple other school districts.

Following the decision to not move forward with their selection, the board then moved to offer the position to Acting Superintendent Jeanne Dwyer. However, because it was not agendized properly, the decision had to be voided. When it was brought back properly, the board majority of David Burns, Katherine Dickerson, Susan Jansen and Doug Englekirk changed their decisions and voted not to offer her the position.

Burns said he’d been “blindsided” before and had made his decision in haste which he regretted afterward. Dickerson said it would only be fair to interview others who have been “standing in line.”

Dwyer took over for former superintendent Keith Lewis after he was ousted by the board after nearly 30 years of service to the district. While acting as superintendent, Dwyer has also been continuing to work in her positions as the Director of Inclusive Education and Human Resources, as well as the additional responsibility of Board Clerk.

The board instead voted to move forward and accept applications from other candidates.

During discussions Tuesday, Trustee Yvonne Wagstaff stated that if any of the candidates did not have an overall score above 80 percent, they should continue their search, or hire Dwyer.

"If we want our kids to be better we need to show them better,” Wagstaff said. She said that their previously selected candidate only scored in the low 60s which to her was unacceptable.

However, Trustee Susan Jansen said because the screening tools are subjective, not objective, they’re never going to have a consensus.

“I just don’t see it happening,” Trustee Doug Englekirk echoed.

Six candidates were evaluated for the position, and after a screening tool and a round of discussions, the board decided to move forward with their top three candidates.

Candidates

Angelo Alvarado

Angelo Alvarado is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Ukiah Unified School District in Ukiah, Calif. He has held the position for one year. Prior to this he served for four years as a Middle School Principal, Director of HR, and Elementary School Principal for the Mammoth Unified School District; an Assistant Principal within the Ontario Montclair School District for two years; and a Coordinator of Special Education with the Sequoia Union High School District for 11 months.

He received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of La Verne in Education. He currently holds a license in Administrative Services, but does not hold any Nevada licensures.

“One of my many strengths is building trusting relationships with the entire school community,” his application reads. “I am a clear and concise communicator that treats all school community members with respect, empathy, and professionalism. I implement policy and procedure with fidelity in the best interest of students. I utilize the continuous improvement cycle, data, metrics for determining effectiveness, and a strengths-based approach for school improvement. I understand the importance of valuing the difference of professional opinions and I appreciate dialogue that leads to professional growth.”

His full application can be viewed here.

Patrick Peters

Patrick Peters is a Douglas County High School graduate who currently serves as Principal of Silver Stage High School in Silver Springs, a position in which he has served 19 years. Prior to this he served three years as the assistant principal, and a teacher at Silver Stage Middle School for eight years, as well as a basketball coach.

He received his Bachelors in Business from Sonoma State University, his teaching credential from Sierra Nevada College, and his Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. He currently holds a Nevada teaching license and has a number of educational awards both personally and for his school.

“My career path has included student teaching in Kindergarten at Bijou Elementary School and 6th grade at Jacks Valley Elementary School, then working as a paraprofessional, middle school teacher, high school assistant principal and my last 19 years as the proud principal of Silver Stage High School,” his application reads. “These roles have given me different educational experiences that make me highly qualified for the position of Douglas County School District Superintendent. I have had HR experience in my administrative role, supervising the Silver Springs transportation yard as well as working through different HR due process investigations and mediations with school staff. I have led high school accreditation teams in various Nevada school districts, mentoring administrators with the process and then leading the teams to analyze school data and determine accreditation outcomes.”

You can read his full application here.

Louise Simson

Louise Simson currently serves as Superintendent of Anderson Valley Unified School District in Boonville, Calif. which she has held for three years. Prior to that she served as the Assistant Superintendent and Principal of Vallecito Union School District in Avery, Calif., for three years. Before that she held the position of Special Education Teacher in the San Matteo Foster City School District in Foster City, Calif., for two years.

She holds a Bachelors and Masters in Human Services and Special Education from Notre Dame de Namur University. She currently does not hold licensures in Nevada but does hold a licensure as an Education Specialist in California.

“For the past six years, I have served students and the community in rural settings with a driving belief that all students deserve educational equity no matter their zip code. Our job is to expand academics, social/emotional learning, athletics, experiential travel opportunities and the arts to ensure students are well-rounded individuals prepared for college and career,” her application reads. “I have a proven track record of building relationships with students, boards, families, communities and educational partners to make great things happen for kids. I am a transparent and steadfast communicator, a visionary who believes everything is possible, and an incredibly relentless hard-worker that gets the impossible done.”

You can read her full application here.

Moving forward, a meet and greet will be held for the community to meet each candidate on June 10, followed by a June 11 board meeting during which interviews will be held. Each trustee will ask candidates two questions as part of the interview process.

Carson City Jazz & Beyond art contest application deadline is May 31

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:45:59 +0000

Event Date:

May 31, 2024 (All day)

By Elinor Bugli

The application deadline for Mile High Band Association’s 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival art contest is Friday, May 31, 2024. Northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students are invited to apply, and participation is free.

Selected entries in the competition will be used to promote the festival, and the winning entry will be featured on the festival’s advertising poster and program cover. Festival T-shirts may also feature the winning design.

The artwork will be judged by the Jazz & Beyond committee. The winner of the competition will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Jazz & Beyond — Carson City Music Festival and a cash award of $100. Art Contest Coordinator Alexander Cassimus said, “The artist’s work will be front and center, viewed by thousands of festival patrons.” The festival will run from Friday, August 16, through Monday, August 26.

Entry forms are available for download from jazzcarsoncity.com.

Artists may submit more than one entry. Artwork must be 11”x14” and may be in any two-dimensional medium (photography, digital collage and photography, watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.). Artwork must be matted, backed, and submitted in a protective sleeve. The design must be related to music. Each submission must include a separate entry form.

Artists are to deliver their entries by Friday, May 31, 2024, to the NAA Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City, Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m., or contact Alexander Cassimus at 408-264-4423 or away4@earthlink.net for other options.

The entry form and a photo or digital image of the artwork (not to exceed 20 MB) must also be sent as an email attachment to info@jazzcarsoncity.com

For more information about the contest and entry forms, contact Alexander Cassimus at 408-264-4423 or away4@earthlink.net.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving motorcycle at 5th and Saliman

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 02:03:06 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday evening to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the area of East 5th Street and Saliman Road.

The two-vehicle crash happened at around 6:55 p.m. The motorcycle rider was reportedly conscious and alert, according to a first responder on scene. Paramedics were evaluating the rider, checking for injuries and determining transport.

The rider was taken to the hospital. No serious injuries were reported.

Carson City emergency crews respond to US-50 East crashes

Jeff Munson — Wed, 22 May 2024 01:49:30 +0000

Traffic was slow going in Carson City along Highway 50 East following two crashes Tuesday, according to Nevada State Police. There was a crash reported at around 3:50 p.m. on US-50 East and Nye Lane. There was a second crash at 5:18 p.m. reportedly near US-50 and Brown Street.
Injuries are unknown at this time. Motorists can expect delays.

Friday night 90-minute restorative Yoga with Sound Bath available at Grassroots Yoga Center in Carson City

Tue, 21 May 2024 23:38:17 +0000

Why is Restorative Yoga with Sound so incredible? Restorative yoga promotes stress reduction and support for healing by balancing the nervous system.

The combination of the gentle movement with the magic of Missus Brown's musical insights is highly effective at reducing muscle tension through gentle movements, breathwork, and longer-held poses.

Heal and calm your nervous system at Grassroots Yoga in Carson City. See the video below.

New students please arrive 10 minutes early for registration process. What is a Restorative Yoga class with a Sound Bath? A Restorative Yoga class is a very low and slow class, that is almost entirely on your back, belly or otherwise laying down. In a restorative yoga session, students are guided into relaxing poses and then stay there for 3-5 minutes.

A Sound Bath is a live musical experience where you lay down and the artist will play sound instruments, sound bowls, etc., and the sound waves subtly work on your nervous system by balancing parasympathetic and sympathetic responses to a state of blissful equilibrium.

Come experience this magical combination when the two are put together. A great date night for you and your loved ones. This special experience will be 60 minutes of restorative poses by a full 30 minute sound bath. Special guest instructor: Michelle Brown. You can follow Missus Brown on Facebook.

To register to go here or GrassrootsYogaCenter.com/schedule.

Grassroots Yoga Center is located at 195 E. Winnie Ln. Carson City. See the website here and follow on Facebook here.

Chamber News: Dayton RV & Boat Storage celebrates opening

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 23:17:42 +0000

By Ronni Hannaman

A new state-of-the-art storage center especially designed for boats and recreational vehicles is now open for business in Dayton.

Conveniently located at 222 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, just 12 minutes from Carson City, the cutting-edge facility is the perfect place to protect your investment in a secure location.

The storage bays offer wide drive aisles, 24/7 security, shade from the desert sun, and a trickle charge at each space. There are some drive throughs.

Designed by two young entrepreneurs Eli May and Matt Marani who have built several storage sites in Northern Nevada and California, May states, “This new Dayton facility is special and designed from the ground up with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.”

There’s a gated entrance accessible by using a personalized code keypad. Masonry walls surround the entire facility. Every corner is under vigilant survey 24/7.

Outdoor parking also available.

There’s a current move in special. For more information log on to Daytonrvboatstorage.com or call 775-248-9409

In the photo: A ribbon cutting was held on May 17 at the new Dayton RV& Storage attended by owners and friends. Having just cut the ribbon is Eli May (with scissors) and second from left holding the ribbon is Matt Marani.

— Ronni Hannaman is the Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Man dies Sunday of apparent drowning at Topaz Lake

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 22:08:36 +0000

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a Sparks man died Sunday of an apparent drowning at Topaz Lake.

At around 5:30 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with East Fork Fire, responded to the end of Comstock Drive in Topaz for a reported drowning.

When deputies and fire personnel arrived, citizens had moved the victim, identified as Todd Anderson, 55, from Sparks, onto the shore and were performing CPR, according to DCSO in a news release.

Anderson was taken by ambulance to Carson Valley Health hospital in Gardnerville where he was pronounced dead. It appears that Anderson was attempting to get a buoy out of the water when he drowned, according to the release.

“This tragic event demonstrates the risks of being in water that is snow runoff this time of year,” said Sheriff Dan Coverley. “The water is extremely cold and dangerous during the spring.”

WATER SAFETY TIPS

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind those recreating on or near bodies of water to always keep safety as the highest priority. With the approaching Memorial Day holiday and summer boating season, DCSO urges beachgoers to be aware of the dangers and risks that swimming—especially in the often frigid water of Topaz Lake and Lake Tahoe—may present.

Wear a Life Jacket: Always wear a properly fitted life jacket. Even experienced swimmers can encounter unexpected difficulties in open water.

Acclimate Gradually to Cold Water: When entering cold water, do so slowly to allow your body to acclimate and reduce the risk of cold-water shock. Sudden immersion in cold water can cause an involuntary gasp reflex, hyperventilation, and even heart problems. Wade in gradually to let your body adjust to the temperature.

Never Swim Alone: Always swim with a buddy. It's safer and more fun. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times.

Supervise Children Closely: Always keep a close eye on children when they are near or in the water. Children should wear life jackets at all times.

Know Your Limits: Don't push yourself beyond your swimming abilities. If you feel tired, return to shore and take a break.

Avoid Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol when swimming, boating, or supervising children near the water. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance, and coordination.

Watch for Weather Changes: Be mindful of the weather. Storms can develop quickly, and lightning is extremely dangerous near water. Leave the water immediately if you hear thunder or see lightning.

Learn First Aid and CPR: Being knowledgeable in first aid and CPR can save lives in an emergency. Consider taking a course to be prepared.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash at East Nye Lane and Hot Springs Road

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:36:19 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of Hot Springs Road and East Nye Lane.

The incident was reported at around 2:24 p.m. Two ambulances and other emergency responders were called to the scene.

At this time it is unknown how many vehicles are involved or the extent of injuries. A tree is reportedly blocking the roadway.

Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area.

We will update as more information becomes available.

Governor Lombardo announces $250 million to create Nevada Middle Mile Network

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:10:16 +0000

Nevada Governor's Office

CARSON CITY — Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology announced Tuesday the creation of the Nevada Middle Mile Network.

"I’m pleased to announce the allocation of $250 million towards Middle Mile Infrastructure,” said Gov. Lombardo. “This significant investment will enhance internet connectivity in communities across Nevada that have struggled with inadequate internet access. By addressing these critical gaps, we are ensuring that all Nevadans have the opportunity to benefit from reliable and fast internet service.”

“We are working to provide every Nevadan with access to high-speed internet that is affordable, reliable, and scalable,” said Brian Mitchell, Director of OSIT. “Nevada requires significant investments in middle-mile infrastructure to support future last-mile residential investments. This project is a big step towards meeting our goals.”

The Nevada Middle Mile Network is a 2,500-mile open access, fiber optic network that will reach many unserved communities in Nevada. The dollars announced Tuesday will fund one-time construction costs of the network. Part of the High Speed Nevada Initiative, construction of the middle mile network will enable OSIT to bring better connectivity to hundreds of unserved K-12 schools, libraries, State and local government facilities, and community anchor institutions in the coming years.

The Nevada Middle Mile Network will also significantly expand network capacity between urban areas of Nevada and throughout rural regions across the state, greatly enhancing the capacity of last-mile networks to deliver affordable, high-speed Internet access to over 40,000 locations that are unserved or underserved today.

OSIT will build ubiquitous, open access, middle mile infrastructure that will result in robust, redundant pathways to major internet exchange points, a range of lit middle mile services offered at affordable pricing comparable to that available in metropolitan areas, and long-term dark fiber IRUs available to competing companies. OSIT estimates that the project will result in improved Internet access for more than 40,000 residential locations. A map depicting the middle mile network routes and rate cards for each route can be found here.

The Nevada Middle Mile Fiber Network project is a part of the larger High Speed Nevada Initiative with the goal of universal access to high speed internet that is affordable, reliable, and scalable. Over the next four years, over $900 million will be dedicated to broadband infrastructure and digital equity and adoption initiatives. For more information, please visit: https://osit.nv.gov/Broadband/Broadband/ or email highspeednv@gov.nv.gov.

23 graduates from 13 agencies represented in 2024 spring POST graduation ceremony, Carson City sheriff keynotes

Jeff Munson — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:17:23 +0000

Michael Sherlock, Executive Director

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, also known as POST, is pleased to announce 23 graduates, from 13 agencies, accepted their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2024-01.

The graduation ceremony highlighted Carson City Sheriff Kenneth Furlong as the keynote speaker along with POST Executive Director, Michael Sherlock. Training Division Chief Mike Hayhurst administered the peace officers’ oath for all twenty-three graduates.

The ceremony was held Thursday, May 9 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Category I POST Academy is 655 hours of intensive peace officer training over 17 weeks. The following 23 graduates’ agencies that accepted the oath are:

7th Judicial District Court

Carson City Sheriff’s Office

Churchill County Sheriff’s Office

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Elko County Sheriff’s Office

Elko Police Department

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

Mineral County Sheriff’s Office

Nevada Division of State Parks

Nye County Sheriff’s Office

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Police Department

Storey County Sheriff’s Office

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is the regulatory agency for law enforcement training throughout the state and is responsible for the certification of the nearly 10,000 peace officers serving in over 130 criminal justice agencies in the state. NAC 289.010 thru NAC 289.380 and NRS 289.010 thru NRS 289.820 govern POST. For more information on POST refer to post.nv.gov.