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Lyon County to hold special election for Fernley City Council Ward 5, Stagecoach GID Trustees

Jeff Munson — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:58:50 +0000

Lyon County news release

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada ordered the June 2024 Primary Election for Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees as void following a hearing on Friday afternoon to address errors on the Lyon County 2024 Primary Election ballots regarding the number of candidates to vote for in the two races.

The Lyon County Clerk shall not release, review nor publish the results for the 2024 Primary Election for those two races.

Further, the Court ordered the Lyon County Clerk’s Office to hold a special election for Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach GID Trustees on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Early voting for both races will be held on Saturday, July 20 and Monday, July 22, 2024. Mail in voting and voting through Nevada’s Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) for the special election will be conducted in accordance with Nevada law.

For the Fernley City Council Ward 5, the ballot will state “Vote for One” and the Stagecoach GID Trustees race will state “Vote for Three.”

POLLING LOCATIONS FOR JULY 2024 SPECIAL ELECTION

EARLY VOTING CENTERS (In Person and Ballot Drop)
Yerington – 27 S Main Street (Admin Complex)
July 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 22, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fernley - 595 Silver Lace Blvd (City Hall)
July 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 22, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NEW POLLING LOCATION SITE:
Stagecoach – 8105 US 50, Silver Springs (Old Fire Station and Community Center)
July 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 22, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

ELECTION DAY VOTING CENTERS – 7 AM to 7 PM ON JULY 23, 2024
(In Person and Ballot Drop)
Yerington – 27 S Main Street, Yerington, NV (Admin Complex)
Fernley - 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV (City Hall)
Stagecoach – 8105 US 50, Silver Springs, NV (Old Fire Station and Community Center)

No other races on the 2024 Lyon County Primary Election ballot were affected. Primary Election Day for all other races is June 11, 2024. Further information on Lyon County elections is available on the elections page of the Lyon County website.

Butterfly garden activity, birdwatching walk featured events in June at Dayton State Park

Jeff Munson — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 20:59:24 +0000

Nevada State Parks

June events at Dayton State Park include a Butterfly Garden Activity and a birdwatching walk.

June 16: Butterfly Garden Activity
This family-friendly program will focus on Monarch butterflies! Topics covered include the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly and important plants that support butterflies and other pollinators.

We will provide one greenhouse kit per family, so everyone can take home their own butterfly garden. We will also be making butterfly ornaments for decoration. Supplies are limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (775) 687-4319 or emailing us at wlsp@parks.nv.gov.

WHEN: Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Dayton State Park. Meet at the Group Use Pavilion. Dayton is located 12 miles east of Carson City, NV on US Highway 50. Dayton State Park is located across the highway from the Gold Ranch Casino.

COST: The park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non- Nevada residents. We can accept cash or check. There is no additional fee for this event.

WHO: This event is open to the public and is hosted by Dayton State Park.

June 23: Basic Birdwatching
Meet at the park entrance for an introduction to birdwatching! A limited number of binoculars and bird guides will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them! We will introduce participants to Dayton State Park and its variety of birds before making our way along the Carson River.

The walk is less than one mile, round-trip. This family-friendly program will last approximately one hour. Pets are not recommended for this program. Participants should bring a hat, comfortable walking shoes, water, sun protection, and insect repellant.

WHEN: Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Dayton State Park. Meet at the park entrance. Dayton is located 12 miles east of Carson City, NV on US Highway 50. Dayton State Park is located across the highway from the Gold Ranch Casino.

COST: The park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non- Nevada residents. We can accept cash or check. There is no additional fee for this event.

WHO: This event is open to the public and is hosted by Dayton State Park.

Injured teen rescued in Ash Canyon by Carson City firefighters with help from RAVEN helicopter

Jeff Munson — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:01:22 +0000

UPDATE 2:50PM: A teen who crashed his mountain bike in Ash Canyon late Saturday morning was lifted out of the canyon by a Washoe County Sheriff's RAVEN helicopter and then transferred to a Care Flight air ambulance after being rescued by Carson City firefighters.

The juvenile suffered injuries to the abdomen area, according to CCFD Battalion Chief Micah Horton. Their condition is unknown at this time but at the time of the incident call, the teen was communicating with 911 dispatchers and was alert when located.

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Carson City Fire Department responded late Saturday morning for an injured mountain bike rider on Ash Canyon Trail.

Emergency crews were directed to the injured juvenile male at around 11:33 a.m. The juvenile was alert and conscious after suffered injuries to the abdomen area.

The injured male had alerted mountain bikers on the trail of his injuries and called 911 dispatch.

A RAVEN (Regional Aviation Enforcement Unit) helicopter helped with getting the patient lifted from where he was at in the canyon where a Care Flight air ambulance awaited.

Sierra fishing report: Free day for anglers across Silver State, plus kids fishing day big catch winners

Jeff Munson — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:08:05 +0000

By Doug Busey

Hello fellow anglers. I wanted to thank all of the committee members, the volunteers and our great community that gave so much, to make the 31st annual Douglas County Kids Fishing Day a huge success last weekend.

I would also like to congratulate the following young anglers that caught the biggest fish for their session. Jason Maas, 6.89 pounds, Judah Laeger, 6.83 pounds, Wrennley Shine, 5.51 pounds, Steele Curry, 3.37 pounds, Lily Steele, 2.59 pounds, Clayton Maddon, 2.51 pounds and Rylan Hughes, 1.07 pounds.

These were your trophy winners, but actually, we were all winners. The committee will now take a few weeks off and start planning for next year's event.

If you would like to become a part of next year's derby. Go to www.dcnvkidsfishingderby.org for all the information. I must say, we timed that event perfectly and Mother Nature cooperated. Because this weekend will be in the mid to upper 90 degree temperatures.

Wherever you venture out to. Make sure to bring plenty of water or Gatorade, and don't forget the sunscreen. Sodas and caffeinated drinks may make you feel cool and refreshed. But the caffeine drains your body of the fluids you need to keep hydrated.

I am one of those people that will be getting out on the water this week. But I will be fishing from just before sunrise to about noon, and then back on the water about 6 to dark. A reminder that Saturday, June 8 is free fishing day in Nevada.

You will need to abide by all regulations for the body of water you are fishing, but a license is not required.

Saturday is also Nevada State Parks Day. All entrance fees will be waived, but there may be fees for camping or boat launching. As a note, our neighboring state of California will have their free fishing days on July 6th and August 31 this year.

SILVER LAKE: Renee and I ventured up last week for the morning. We did get there a little late. We started at 6:30 a.m., which we should have started about 5:15. Fishing was very slow to nil. We tried deep and shallow with Rapalas from an F5 to a J12 with no action. The lake level is full and the ramp is very accessible. Make sure to keep an eye on your depth finder. If you're not familiar with the lake. You may get a few snags or find one of those prop eating rocks or run aground on one of the jetties.

CAPLE LAKE: The lake level is up and the KGID day use and boat ramp is open. The Caples Lake Resort is open for launching and boat rentals. Tom and Gabby Schaeffer from Reno were staying at the resort last weekend and landed a nice Brown and a mackinaw. Best action has been by the Woods Creek or Immigrant Cove area. Rapalas or Thomas Buoyant spoons have been most productive. The lake is scheduled to be planted by the CDFW next week with catchable rainbow trout. For more information stop by the Caples Lake Resort.

RED LAKE: The lake level is up. I have not received any reports from anglers, nor have I fished it since it iced out.

BLUE LAKES: As of this week, the road was open to the third gate. But with our warming temperatures, that may change.

BURNSIDE LAKE-WOODS LAKE-LOOPE CANYON-SILVER HILL- SUNSET LAKES- TAMARACK LAKE-HIGHLAND LAKES: As of this week, the road is still closed.

HOPE VALLEY FISHING ACCESS: The parking area is open, but the walk path and fishing platform are closed.

WOODS CREEK ACCESS: The lot is open for access to Caples Lake.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The lake is at a caution level for blue green algae. Stay away from algae and scum in the water. Do not let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Keep Children away from algae. If you fish the lake. Make sure to rinse your cleaned fish in fresh water before eating or freezing them.

CARSON RIVER WEST FORK ALPINE COUNTY: Fishing has been fair for anglers fishing out in the meadow in Hope Valley. Nightcrawlers or a single salmon egg has been productive. The river was flowing at 250 CFM this week in the valley. As many may know, the white bridge in Woodfords canyon is closed to vehicle traffic as a safety concern. The Alpine County Fish and Game is scheduled to plant the river next week.

CARSON RIVER EAST FORK ALPINE COUNTY: The river is running clear with a little stain on it. This week it was running at 1150 CFM and may go higher this weekend. Fishing has been fair to good for anglers that don't mind a little hike. Spinners, mice tails or nightcrawlers have been most successful. In faster moving waters, ditch the powerbait and use power eggs. They are just as productive and would come off your hook every few casts Alpine County F&G has scheduled a plant for next week. For more information, or to get your picture taken with your catch. Stop by the Carson River Resort. There are a lot of rafters and kayakers on the river right now. Be aware of them and use a little courtesy as they pass by.

TAYLOR CREEK-UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER-TROUT CREEK: All located on the south shore or Lake Tahoe is open to catch and release fishing with artificial lures or flies only.

TOPAZ LAKE: The lake level is the highest it has been in years. Early morning fishing on the south end where the drop off goes east and west has been successful for anglers with blades and a crawler, or pulling a Rapala right off the bottom. But be careful of the willows that are on top of the shoal. Shore anglers have been using salmon peach or chartreuse powerbait, but fishing has been slow.

NDOW FISH PLANTS: These are for the last two weeks. Davis Creek Pond, Mitch Pond, Seeman Pond, Mountain View Pond #1 and #2 Desert Creek, Carson River in Douglas and Lyon counties, Wilson Common Pond. As a note, All the fish from Lampe Park kids derby went into Seeman Pond.

JUNE LAKE LOOP AREA:The Loop lakes every other week including this week. Usually, and assuming all their hatcheries are operating fully, they stock every week after Memorial Day through Labor Day then go back to every other week so we’ll keep an eye on that. Remember, there are other groups that bring in bigger Rainbows from Oregon from 1-1⁄2 pounds up to 8 pounds to augment the State stockings primarily before holiday weekends.

UPPER OWENS RIVER ABOVE BENTON'S CROSSING: As mentioned, this year’s cutthroat run up from Lake Crowley has been one of the best we’ve seen in years although a bit different.

Most of the Cutts were in spots we haven’t seen them in for quite some time or never and not in places (or to a lesser amount) they’ve set up shop in the past ten years. Having not fished it for a couple weeks a secondary run, which sometimes happens, may have taken place.

We’ll see next time out. Most caught were “Stray Cutts” in the deeper water below spawning runs with a beaded Yellow Spot nymph and a few on Wooly Buggers. When we do get back out there still may be some but not likely. So what’s next? Typically over the years when the cutthroats have returned to Crowley it comes alive with Browns and Rainbows now that they’ve got the river back to themselves.

We’ll continue nymphing the deeper bends and cut banks in the morning and switch to Caddis or Mayfly patterns for the afternoon. As the temps warm up we should see more hatches of both usually about mid-day. Are we going to see a good hopper season? Hope so! After last year’s no show it’s anyone's guess. If conditions are right we may start seeing them by late July into September producing some great top water action and drawing up some big Browns from Crowley to get in on the buffet. Fingers crossed! (Not while fishing though)

GULL AND JUNE LAKES: Gull has been fishing so well that we haven’t been on June Lake since the opener. We’ll hit June soon to see what’s up. At Gull we’re getting 20 to 35 rainbows on half to all day trips releasing most. The usual suspects bait wise are Salmon Peach and Garlic (that’s the light green labeled just “Garlic” on the lid) Powerbaits, Mice Tails, Garlic Pinched Crawlers, a nightcrawler under a bobber, and red and gold Thomas Bouyants.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you get a photo of your catch, send it to editor@carsonnow.org. I hope to see you on the waters soon. Good fishin' and tight lines.

Carson Farmers Market Kickoff begins Saturday, continues weekly through September

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:00:44 +0000

By Breana Coons

Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday — rain or shine — from June 8 to Sept. 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park, Carson City.

Delight in a diverse array of offerings from local farmers, ranchers, artisan bakers and crafters.

Savor a scrumptious breakfast or lunch while you shop for fresh produce, baked goods, and vibrant flowers.

All this and more await you under the shade of Mills Park's pavilion and the park's lush trees, complemented by the enchanting sounds of live music.

Join us for a unique blend of community, culture and cuisine! The market is open from 8:30 am. to 1 p.m.

Tom Gilbertson 'Recent Works' exhibition featured at Carson City courthouse

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:16:46 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.

CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Wednesday, June 12, 5 to 6:30p.m. with the artist’s introduction at 5:30. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City; the gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About his art, Gilbertson said, “My recent work consists of images of flowers layered and commingled with anachronistic line images of defunct mechanical devices and scientific drawings of plant pathologies. Most of the line images were mined from the internet. I sometimes impose a grid onto the plane of the painting, using dots or squares … a reminder that all 2-D artwork is a lie. Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, image transfers, metal leaf, and paper are the materials that I use. The resulting image is initially alluring but upon closer examination is fraught with tension, challenging us to consider our place in the world. The titles I use are in no way meant to influence, direct, or otherwise color the viewers’ experience.”

“I don’t care if the viewer knows what I had in mind when I made it, as long as they have something in theirs when they view it” — Alexander Calder

Describing his personal history, Gilbertson said, “I was born in the shadow of 'the bomb' towards the end of the first half of the 20th century. Formative events in my life were: the electrocutions of Ethyl and Julius Rosenberg, duck and cover exercises, the deaths of Marilyn, JFK, Martin, Bobby, and Malcolm, the Cuban missile scare....and the Vietnam War. An early memory is drawing in the dirt with a stick, probably at about 4 years old. Drawing has been a regular activity of mine ever since. When I was 17 or so, after reading Sartre's trilogy, I talked to an army recruiter in the hope of going to army language school. I ended up in French Indochina for 3 years dressed somewhat like a large pickle. I never set foot in the army's language school, but I did learn to speak Korean and Vietnamese fairly well. I went to college on the GI Bill after I returned to the States ..... worked as a fruit picker, high school teacher, graphic artist, furniture mover, photographer, offset printer, itinerant artist, architectural drafter, art gallery guy, entrepreneur, college professor, gas station attendant, and picture framer. At the dawn of the new century, I snagged the elusive tenure-track teaching job at a small community college near the Mexico/California border. After 12 years there, I retired to a semi-rural area north of Reno and east of the Sierra Nevada mountains. There I pass my days trying to grow food (and weeds) in my garden, watch Scandinavian, French, and UK who-dun-its on TV with my wife Imelda, spend time in my studio, hang out with my dog, Jaxon, pick on my guitar, take short afternoon naps, pull weeds, and try to figure out the meaning of the big questions in life over a good cup of coffee. The shadows and the weeds are as dense as ever.”

Gilbertson earned a MFA at UNLV and a BFA and MA at San José State University.
https://www.tomgilbertsonstudio.com/

Chris Lanier wrote the exhibition essay which is available as a gallery hand-out and archived at ccianv.org. Lanier is an artist and critic who generally likes to mix things up – words and pictures, video and performance, design, and art. He’s had work shown and published in the U.S., Mexico, England, Japan, France, Canada, and Serbia – and has written for The Believer, HiLobrow, Furtherfield, Rhizome, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Comics Journal. He is a Professor of Digital Art at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe (formerly Sierra Nevada College). More at http://chrislanierart.wordpress.com

Carlos Ramirez, formerly a student with Western Nevada College’s Latino Leadership Academy, provided a Spanish translation of the show’s wall text.

CCAI is an artist-centered not-for-profit organization committed to community engagement in contemporary visual arts through exhibitions, illustrated talks, arts education programs, artist residencies, and online activities.

The Initiative is funded by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, John and Grace Nauman Foundation, Kaplan Family Charitable Fund, Southwest Gas Corporation Foundation, Steele & Associates LLC, and CCAI sponsors and members.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at www.ccainv.org.

Carson City man arrested on child pornography charges

Jeff Munson — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:18:00 +0000

A 67-year-old man was arrested Thursday for felony charges related to possession of child pornography, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Following an investigation and a search warrant, detectives developed probable cause and arrested Darrell Wayne Thomas of Carson City on charges related to the alleged possession of child pornography. He is being held at the Carson City Jail on $50,000 bail.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office along with the Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations executed the search warrant at a Carson City home Thursday related to a child pornography investigation, according to a CCSO news release.

The arrest follows an investigation initiated in March 2024, when the ICAC Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detectives determined that child sexual abuse materials were being downloaded at a Carson City residence. Detectives executed a search warrant and seized several items of evidentiary value, the release states.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is a part of the region’s fight against child exploitation by dedicating a detective to the ICAC Task Force. These cybercrimes are investigated closely with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Sparks Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Nevada Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

Carson City Library’s themed ‘Travel Through Time,’ Summer Reading Challenge kickoff party happening today

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Event Date:

June 8, 2024 - 12:00pm

Carson City Library

It’s time to get reading with the Carson City Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicking off Saturday, June 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City.

The theme, “Travel Through Time,” encourages participants to embark on a literary adventure by logging reading hours and following along through different eras with a host of exciting events and activities scheduled. The challenge is open to all ages, from children to adults.

The Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday, June 8, with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Carson City Kiwanis on the front lawn of the library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets for the breakfast are $10 for individuals and $15 for families with all proceeds benefiting the Carson City Library. Then stick around for the launch event starting at 12 p.m. featuring a variety of games, activities and prizes all themed around "Travel Through Time."

“Sharing the importance and fun of reading is what we aim to do through our reading challenges,” said Joy Holt, JD, MSLS, library director for the Carson City Library. “Our Carson City community members have shown us in a big way their value of reading and the challenge makes reading that much more of a family, friend, or group activity and brings people together. The theme, ‘Travel Through Time,” promises a unique and fun way to explore different periods of history through books and activities.”

Throughout the summer, participants can earn raffle entries by logging their reading minutes and attending library programs. The Summer Reading Challenge will conclude with a Wrap-Up Party on Saturday, August 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where the raffle drawing will take place.

Register at carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org starting Monday, June 3 to participate and begin tracking reading hours starting Saturday, June 8. Library staff is available to assist patrons of all ages in registering. Beanstack is a user-friendly online platform that enhances the reading experience and is available through the library’s digital resources catalog, accessible at https://www.carsoncitylibrary.org. All users must have a library card to access the online platform and cards are free.

For more information, visit online at https://www.CarsonCityLibrary.org or by calling 775-887-2244. Follow the library on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Carson City Library serves a city of more than 54,000 people and several outlying communities. As a center for knowledge and discovery, the library is committed to inspiring learning, facilitating connections and creating an opportunity for its community. The library is a regional leader with its focus on workforce and STEM-skill development for all ages.

Donovan Blacksmithing class happening June 15 in Silver City

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:55:24 +0000

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Silver City is an introductory class on how to build, light and maintain a coal forge fire with a hand cranked blower, proper hammering techniques, drawing, pointing, twisting, punching and how to work hot steel over a coal forge. Students will take home the basic knowledge of forging and their own handmade forged decorative article.

The class is hosted by Hosted by Comstock Foundation. Contact Russ Wright for application or email: travelnman65@gmail.com.

Fourth of July celebration coming to Fourth Ward School in Virginia City

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:44:51 +0000

Fourth Ward School Museum

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Fourth Ward. Experience spectacular views of the official Virginia City fireworks show from our beautiful historic balcony and attic. This rare opportunity to sit on our balcony or look out our fourth-story windows will create memories for years to come. These areas are usually not open to the public.

Ticket information here.

— Enjoy live music (Musicians TBA)

— Food is included with your ticket and your first beverage is on the house.

— Guests receive free parking in our designated parking lot.

Tickets are limited to 30 people due to limited access to our balcony and fourth floor watch space.

Tickets are $70 general admission and $65 for our Museum members.