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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley announces annual awards, Dayton Chamber receives Champion of Youth honors

YERINGTON, Nev. — Now moving on to represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley at the state competition in March, Crystal Guerrero was named the 2022 Youth of the Year at Saturday night’s annual awards banquet.

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosts the premier recognition program Youth of the Year. Each organization selects its representative who then moves onto the state, regional and national levels, competing in a series of essays, interviews and speeches.

Paired with the announcement of its representative, BGCMV hosts a banquet each year. The evening was full of recognition for people who support the Club and work with its members. Award recipients included the City of Yerington, Lyon County, Silver Stage Middle School Principal Amber Taylor and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, who took home the Champion of Youth honor.

“Service to others is the rent we pay for living" said Helaine Morres, the Chamber’s executive director. “I see a lot of paid rents in this room tonight.”

Travis Crowder, the Club’s chief executive officer, handed out many of the awards.

“This is one of my favorite nights of the year,” said Crowder. “To see so many people who support our kids, teens and families in one room is truly incredible, and I love getting to honor those who make what we do possible.”

Guerrero has been a Club member since 2010, and now works for the organization’s Yerington clubhouse with the youth. During her speech, she tells the story of having to leave Mexico to get away from her abusive parents in a trip to Yerington that “went from days to weeks, and then to years.” Guerrero credits the Club with making her and her siblings feel welcome and comfortable in such a new environment, especially not knowing any English.

Nevada will hold its state competition virtually this year on March 9, when a state representative will be selected to move onto the Pacific region state.

FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS (in order of the evening)

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Caydence Galindo, Dayton

BLUE DOOR AWARD
Eric Anderson

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Hailey Coolie, Silver Springs

APPRECIATION AWARD
Lyon County

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Rylee Santos, Hawthorne

HELPING HANDS AWARD
City of Yerington

PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Shannon Roe

JUNIOR YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Colby Rowe

STAFF OF THE YEAR
Michaela Lyman

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Isabella Kosak, Yerington

VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Frank Pizzo, Yerington
Chris Nepper, Hawthorne
Amber Taylor, Silver Springs
Bill Miles, Dayton

FROM THE HEART AWARD
Liquid Blue Events

CHAMPION OF YOUTH AWARD
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

CHAMPION OF YOUTH AWARD

What started as a small conversation with the chamber's Executive Director, Helaine Morres, quickly turned into a fundraising campaign that saw the community and its businesses raise $70,000 in one month for a playground for the new Dayton Clubhouse. The entire chamber has leapt into our family head first, including two of its members now sitting on our board (John Cassinelli and Helaine Morres).

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The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, will present four free election forums featuring candidates and ballot question information on October 7, 9, 14, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

The Brewery Arts Center’s second annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival will bring live musical performances and as many as 21 new, colorful murals to Carson City beginning Thursday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. This year’s festival artists will add to the 23 murals created at last year's inaugural festival.

Rays of Light is a bi-weekly gathering for Carson City area women seeking connection, healing and empowerment. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we share our stories, challenges, and triumphs, honoring each woman’s unique journey. This circle nurtures authentic feminine expression, helping us rebuild confidence, embrace our true selves, and grow together.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is hosting a tailgate party at the University of Nevada, Reno football game this Saturday, Sept. 21 and has partnered with United Way to donate funds raised to those affected by the Davis Fire.

To support community members impacted by the Davis Fire, Greater Nevada Credit Union opened applications for its Disaster Assistance Loan Program.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI (drugs) second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service:

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellise McGowan as the new head varsity girls softball coach and Adriane Wacker as the new head swim coach at Carson High School.

Carson City Community Garden Talks continues Tuesday, Sept. 17 with the topic highlighting 'Dividing Dahlias' presented by guest speaker Kierstin Briggs.

On Saturday, the Nevada Press Association held its annual conference and award ceremony in Reno, during which the winners of 2024 press awards were announced. Carson Now brought home four wins for the year.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Fall Volunteer Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 3:00pm to 6:00 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson River Rd, Carson City.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and basic speeding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Problem solving is the topic of the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

A Silver Springs man has been identified in a fatal crash that happened last month on US-50A in Lyon County, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol.

UPDATE 1:34PM: The FAA reports a single-engine Globe GC-1B Swift collided with a single-engine Cessna 206 midair near the Minden-Tahoe Airport killing the sole occupant on the Globe. Meanwhile, KRNV reports there were two survivors. Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverly confirms one of the planes involved was Civil Air Patrol.
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UPDATE 11AM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mid-air collision, which happened at the Minden-Tahoe Airport at 9:47 a.m. One aircraft was able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane, said Douglas County spokesman Eric Cachinero.

One fatality is confirmed at this time. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open, with one runway available. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

The Davis Fire is now 85 percent contained, having burned 5,824 acres, fire officials said in a Monday morning briefing.

On Friday, Sept. 27 the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 will host their third annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Sub-Gauge Sporting Clays Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted, and everyone is invited to come.

If you like reading, supporting local authors, and getting a jump start on your Christmas list, then you need to attend this author event of the year!

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.

UPDATE 5:15PM: Fire crews knocked down the fire in the 300 block of Arthur Drive, which was initially reported to the fire department as being on Silver Sage Drive.

The fire was caused by an overheated mechanical wood splitter that had been turned off after having been in use, according to Carson City Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. There was no extension to the home and the fire stayed in a wood pile. Due to windy conditions, firefighting efforts were stepped up before it began to spread.

Pedrini noted that the homeowner, who had been splitting wood, was not at fault and that he had turned off the splitter and stepped inside briefly, when the overheated machinery ignited, causing the fire.

What a week! The Davis Fire has been a horrible reminder of what a high fire hazard area we live in. Today (Sept. 12), we have power again after three days without, but the winds were so strong there (was) a red flag warning with the added weight of “Particularly Dangerous Situation.”

The countdown continues as we are five days away from Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m.

It's the largest to date with 150 vendors, crafters and food trucks and informational booths expected to line Pike Street. Organized by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Valley Days is packed with fun activities for everyone.

A day of free family fun for the community is planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater located at the Carson City Community Center.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

UPDATE 5:35PM: State Route 431 Mount Rose Highway is now fully open, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE 9:50AM: Evacuations will be lifted Sunday for all homes impacted by the Davis Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Check perimetermap.com for the latest on road closures and evacuations.