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Carson City 2024 Historic Resources Commission scavenger hunt begins Wednesday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:29:53 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every week until Fri May 31 2024 .

May 1, 2024 (All day)

May 8, 2024 (All day)

May 15, 2024 (All day)

May 22, 2024 (All day)

May 29, 2024 (All day)

Heather Ferris, Planning Manager

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

This year’s hunt focuses on the early years of Carson City, beginning in the 1860s and continuing through 1900, and will ask participants to match the architectural term with the correct house.

A copy of the 2024 Scavenger Hunt can be obtained starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 108 East Proctor Street or at carson.org/scavengerhunt. The website link will be live online beginning Wednesday.

Completed answers are due by 3 p.m. May 31, 2024. Answers may be submitted in person at 108 East Proctor Street, online, or emailed to planning@carson.org. For the 6th year in a row, Jim Phalan of Fox Brewpub is donating a gift card to the person whose hunt is randomly drawn from correct entries.

Also, at the Board of Supervisor’s May 2 meeting, the 2024 Historic Preservation Award will be presented, recognizing Sarah Martin for her outstanding contributions to Carson City’s Historic Preservation, including the preservation of the Rinkel Mansion located at 102 N. Curry Street; and posthumously recognizing Stan Jones for his continuous support of the Historic District and the work of the Carson City Historic Resources Commission.

For additional information regarding the 2024 Scavenger Hunt, contact the Planning Division or visit carson.org.

Carson Country bowlers inducted to local Hall of Fame

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:12:47 +0000

By Robin Sweet

Six local bowlers were inducted in the third class of the Carson Country Bowling Association Hall of Fame at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 27, at HomeGrown Bowl. Carson Country is the local association of the U.S. Bowling Congress.

The bowlers were recognized for their bowling skills or their ongoing commitment of service to the association.
Charles ‘Sonny’ Sweet was honored for superior performance including 11-in-a-row, two 300 games, and one 800 series.

Ed Bischoff was honored for love of bowling through his service to the association and leagues as well as his hard work on the lanes.

Angie Rambeau was honored as Female Bowler of the Year after winning first place with her team at the Women’s City Tournament and first place in virtual singles, was the highest placing woman in the City Open All Events category among other strong tournament finishes.

Edward Rea was honored as Male Bowler of the Year after winning first place with his team at the Men’s Invitational Tournament, a member of the team that took second place at the City Open and first place All Events as well as other strong tournament finishes.

Khia Dunbar was honored as the female Star of Tomorrow, a youth award that comes with a $500 scholarship. She bowls on the youth and King/Queen of the Hill leagues, her average started at 148 and is currently 182, with a high game of 270 and high series of 713. Khia is a sophomore in high school taking AP classes.

Mason Frederickson was honored as the male Star of Tomorrow, also receiving a $500 scholarship.

Mason has a 3.0 GPA and excels in Geography, history and culture. He enjoys traveling as well as his bowling in youth leagues and tournaments.

More details are available at ccusbcnv.com.

Why are sheep left to roam on Carson City's hillsides during spring? Find out at 'Sheep Talk' Monday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:30:17 +0000

Event Date:

April 29, 2024 - 12:00pm

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will hold a "Sheep Talk" this Monday, April 29 from noon to 1 p.m. so residents can learn from Carson City staff about the popular fuel reduction program used annually with the use of "firefighting" sheep.

The meeting is at the C-Hill parking lot off McKay Drive. There will be a talk about sheep and their industrious yet natural way of hazardous fire fuel, such as cheat grass as noted by a reader, removal, a tradition that's been done on the west side of Carson City for years.

The fire fuels removal project is also in coordination with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada Division of State Lands, the Washoe Tribe and Carson Community Council, and private property owners.

Guests can park their vehicles on McKay Drive and not in the dirt lot, in order to leave enough room for the fire department to come by and provide water for the sheep!

And please leave your dogs at home for this event, as the sheep and their guard dogs will be very close by, and we want to ensure the safety of all our wooly and furry friends.

Hikers concerned about condition, repairs needed on C-Hill in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:25:40 +0000

Two Carson City residents who hiked C-Hill recently returned Sunday morning with a message: The flag that graces the hillside is in need of repair.

Terry and Tara Kilfian sent Carson Now these photos (scroll through and click on photos to enlarge) and this message to residents.

Attention Carson City residents:

Does anyone know who I can contact about our flag on top of C Hill it is in dire need of maintenance. This is my second climb to the top in two weeks and if it will help raise funds to put toward the repairs to bring our flag back to life, I will climb to the top every Sunday morning until the repairs are made. We are the Capitol of Nevada. Let's show our respect to our state and our country. Together we can make these repairs happen. God bless from Breaking Addiction Ministries.

Terry and Tara Kilfian

The message asked readers to "please leave info in comments."

Carson City will soon likely see the results of a long-held tradition of the changing of the C on the hillside — often done surreptitiously overnight — to reflect the senior graduating class year. And then, a few weeks (sometimes a couple months) later, it gets changed back. As of Sunday, the C remains as is.

In a followup message, the couple wrote: We are just wondering who we can contact to help rebuild the flag. We would be happy to volunteer to help. My husband climbs it every Sunday at 6 a.m. for the last to weeks to help raise awareness and possibly start raising funds to help rebuild. Just not sure if this belongs to the city or how to go about it.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space maintains the C-Hill trail system. There have been volunteer efforts for cleanup and repair in the past, including a student-led one, with Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, in 2019.

The Kilfians would like to help and are reaching out to other like-minded hikers. They can be reached at 775-508-6063 or by email: breakingaddictionministries@gmail.com.

Carson City area road report for week of April 29 to May 5

Jeff Munson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:24:05 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 29 through May 5, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 2nd Street between Carson Street and Curry Street will be closed to westbound traffic from April 8, 2024 to June 30, 2025 for construction.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
— 5th Street between Carson Street and Plaza Street will have narrow lanes on Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.

— Carson Street between 5th Street and Musser Street will have flagger control for trucks entering the northbound travel lanes from Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Use caution.

— Penn Circle near Molly Drive will have shoulder work from Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

New Junior Rangers sworn in on Annual Junior Park Ranger Day in Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:15:51 +0000

A number of new Junior Park Rangers received their badges as they were sworn in as part of the annual Junior Park Rangers Day in Carson City.

Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day.

Junior Rangers received hands-on learning experiences with Park Rangers from Carson City. They also took home a free Carson City Junior Ranger Adventure Guide that was used on their adventures throughout the day.

Park Rangers also be led three different guided hikes. Once their requirements in the guide were completed, they received an official patch and were sworn in as Carson City Junior Park Rangers.

Missed out on this event but want to learn more about becoming a Junior Park Ranger? Visit https://www.carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-... for more information!

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch returns Fridays in May and June

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:18:36 +0000

By Washoe County Regional Parks

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

This series is free, however donations are happily accepted for the speakers. Call the Ranger Office at 775-849-1825 for more information.

May 17, 2024 - Carson Street Ragtime Band (Swing/Ragtime music from the 20's, 30's & more)
May 24, 2024 - Snakes & Other Herps (UNR Biology Dept.)
May 31, 2024 - Winters Family History (presentation by the NV Historical Society)
June 7, 2024 - History of Wild Horses in NV (American Wild Horse Conservation)
June 14, 2024 - U&I Band
June 21, 2024 - Major General John C. Fremont (live historical character reenactment by Chautauquan Steve Hale)

Carson Medical Group moves to new campus in June

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:55:42 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Carson Medical Group broke ground on their new 31,000 square foot facility off old Hot Springs Road in October 2022 and this June it will officially open its doors to patients.

The facility, located at 1946 Old Hot Springs Road, will house the primary care physicians, their Ear/Nose/Throat practice, as well as the CMG+ walk-in clinic.

Just over a decade ago, Carson Medical Group’s pediatrics and OBGYN clinics moved to their current locations near Carson Tahoe Hospital, where they will remain.

However, the new facility will be taking on the rest of Carson Medical Group’s Carson City practices currently housed on Mountain Street.

Carson Medical Group has been serving the region since 1974 with locations in Carson City, Reno and Minden.

For more information, please visit https://www.carsonmedicalgroup.com.

Carson City Supervisors to discuss Historic Preservation, a road conflict settlement, water purchases and more

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:23:04 +0000

Event Date:

May 2, 2024 - 8:30am

by Kelsey Penrose

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: publiccomment@carson.org. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be submitted via email by not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Public comment during a meeting is limited to three minutes per speaker.

— As part of Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness Month, Mayor Lori Bagwell and Mike Drews, Historic Resources Commission chairman, will present the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards to Sarah Martin for the preservation of Rinkel Mansion located at 102 N. Curry St., and posthumously for Stan Jones for his continuous support of the Historic District and the work of the Carson City Historic Resources Commission.

— A settlement agreement will be discussed between the city and plaintiffs Maston Crapps and Kathrine Carter regarding access to their property on Ash Canyon. According to the agenda, the city acquired a parcel on Ash Canyon Road in 2011 from Joost Land and Cattle Company, Inc. subject to a 50 year deed that among other things provided the parcel would revert back to Joost if the portion of Ash Canyon was used for development. In 2022, the plaintiffs purchased a parcel within the area with the intention of building a residence. The Planning Division informed the plaintiffs they’d need to find access other than Ash Canyon Road because of the deed restriction. The Plaintiffs brought an action against the city which resulted in Boost releasing the deed restriction, and the plaintiffs and city were ordered to attend a settlement conference. Both parties agree that the relevant portions of Ash Canyon are open to public use.

— The dedication of two right-of-ways will be discussed, the first of Crimson Circle located at Emerson Cottages, the second of Parkland Avenue located within the Little Lane Village development. Now that the streets have been constructed to city standards, staff is recommending acceptance of the dedication.

— Supervisors will discuss an update to the wholesale water rates for Carson City to purchase water from the Town of Minden. A wholesale agreement twas initiated in 2017 and continued through 2022. The update to the agreement will increase for an estimated $35,000 for a new esteemed annual cost of $945,000 during the period between 2025 to 2029.

— Supervisors will discuss the purchase of three new vehicles: a dump truck for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and two fleet vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, one for the undersheriff and another for Behavioral Health Services, for a total not to exceed $266,921.94.

— An interlocal contract between the State of Nevada, the Carson City Library and the city will be discussed, which would provide innovative career training, advancement and exploration services within the library. In addition, a proposed acceptance of a grant to fund the contract and the creation of a grant-funded employee position will be discussed, to create a Senior Workforce Development Professional position at the library.

For these and other agenda items and materials, you can view the full agenda here.

Annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Office open house returns Saturday May 11

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:00:46 +0000

Event Date:

May 11, 2024 - 11:00am

by Kelsey Penrose

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event provides a “fun and interactive environment for kids and their families to engage with law enforcement, while also promoting positive relationships between law enforcement and the community as a whole,” according to the sheriff’s office.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the event each year is vital to the relationships between the sheriff’s office and the community.

“The relationship that our children have with our officers is critical to our environment, especially in our schools,” Furlong said. “That relationship is being built with our School Resource Officers but that extends to all the other officers along with the resources we have available through our partnerships with nonprofits such as Ron Wood, the Boys and Girls Club, and more. This is a single spot for parents to bring kids meet officers and meet the nonprofits that serve our community.”

Various law enforcement departments including the K9 Unit, SWAT, traffic, and detectives will be available and children will have the opportunity to engage with patrol cars, SWAT vehicles, patrol cars, and more.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is located at 911 E. Musser St.