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Free Young Eagles airplane flights Saturday at Carson City Airport

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:05:03 +0000

Carson City EAA Chapter 403

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.

This event is free and is open to kids ages 8-17 years of age. On the day of the event, the kids will get a pre-flight safety briefing and then get to fly in one of a variety of single engine aircraft that are owned by our Young Eagle Pilots. They will also get a Logbook to record their flights, a free membership to the EAA Young Eagles and an access code for free on-line Ground School.

The registration link: https://youngeaglesday.org/?11785

Registration is open. There is limited availability, and these slots fill up quickly.

We will also be hosting a pancake breakfast that morning at the EAA Chapter House which is located just west of the terminal. Breakfast will be served from around 8 am to around 10 am and is $10 for adults and $8 for children.

Carson City Fire Department knock down fire in area of Arthur Drive near Silver Sage

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:06:33 +0000

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.
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UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies was called Sunday afternoon to a fire in the area of the 5200 block of Silver Sage Drive where reportedly there is a "significant amount" of wood in the back of the home, making it a threat to the structure. Fire crews were also called nearby to the area of Arthur Street.

At 2:56 p.m. Carson City Fire Department was alerted to the fire and a report of "quite a bit of wood" that was threatening to catch fire.

People are advised to stay clear of the area. We will update as more information becomes available.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Evacuation preparedness while living with fire threat

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:20:13 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

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.”

On Saturday, Sept. 7, when I heard about the fire and saw the flames from our field, I immediately went into evacuation preparedness mode. Although it looked as if the winds would continue to move the fire to the north, rather than south towards us, I wanted to practice our evacuation procedures.

I have a “To Go” box with photos, backup drives and more, but I had to find all the legal papers, computers, IRS, insurance, birth certificates, passports etc. I had moved them out of the To Go box a few months after the last fire in 2016. I took a quick video of the house contents on my phone because I wasn’t sure where the last one was. I made sure we had our cell phones and chargers.

I loaded a painting my mother had done and a beautiful irreplaceable mosaic gazing ball our friend Peg had given me. We got the cat carriers down and cat food ready to go. We gathered our toiletries and three days’ worth of clothes and packed up medications and extra glasses.

I gathered all these things and more, not from my memory, but from my friend and colleague Ed Smith’s invaluable information based on his Living with Fire program. I keep an evacuation information bandanna he had given out years ago in the To Go box. Not only is the information helpful, but the bandanna can also be used to cover my nose and mouth in escaping a smoky fire environment.

It also lists a number of things to prepare the house for evacuation as well if you have time. This includes closing the interior doors, turning off pilot lights, closing the fireplace damper, moving upholstered furniture to the center of the room and taking down non-fire-resistant curtains. Outside the advice is to shut off the propane tank or natural gas at the meter, put combustible patio furniture in the garage, turn on the outside lights and connect garden hoses to faucets with nozzles.

Go here for more details on preparing for evacuation. You might want to print this out and put it in your To Go box.

— JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor & Extension Educator, Emerita, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She can be reached at skellyj@unr.edu.

A week away: 35th annual Dayton Valley Days happening Sept. 21-22

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:30:28 +0000

By Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

The countdown continues as we are one week 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 over 140 vendors expected to line Pike Street.

Organized by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Valley Days is packed with fun activities for everyone!

The Show 'n' Shine kicks off Saturday morning at 9 a.m. on Main St., showcasing over 50 cars and trucks of all makes. The Cherry Bomb Betties will host the inaugural Pin-Up Contest on the vintage front balcony of Js' Bistro, beginning at 11:30 AM, with the Queen crowned at 12:30 PM. Another exciting Saturday-only event is the Cornhole tournament, sponsored by Sierra Nevada Cornhole, starting at 10 a.m. (see info below).

Greg Austin will perform Saturday afternoon on the Front Porch of the Community Center, bringing music sure to get everyone rocking. On Sunday, the band Jacked Up Tahoe, a five-piece group known for keeping toes tapping, will perform on the Front Porch.

On Sunday, don’t miss the beloved and popular Pet Parade! Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Dog Park Booth (located by Compadres), with the parade beginning at 10 AM.

Stop by the Community Center for the Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Valley. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. each day, featuring eggs, sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes, and Larry’s Gourmet Coffee!

Be sure to check out Dayton Valley Days favorites like Comstock Gold Panning, Historical Society of Dayton Valley Museum Tours, the Antique Tractor Exhibit (on 2nd Street), and over 140 craft and food booths. The Dayton Valley Lions Club will offer their "Vision Screening for Children" program inside the Community Center. The Kids Zone, sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, will feature games, fun activities, and a climbing wall, all located next to Compadres in shady Logan Alley.

Brittnee Somers, Vice President of Events for the Chamber and Dayton Valley Days Co-Chair, has led the event since the Chamber took it over in 2022. "This year, we’ve extended Saturday’s hours to 6 PM to give everyone more time to enjoy the event," said Somers. "Don’t forget to add Dayton Valley Days to your calendar!"

Cathy Mitchell, who co-chairs Dayton Valley Days with Somers, is in charge of the Raffle and Silent Auction, held inside the Community Center (170 Pike St.). Mitchell encourages everyone to stop by and get a head start on their Christmas shopping! Raffle hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

John Cassinelli, Chamber President and Lyon County Commissioner-Elect, is helping with the heavy lifting. From moving bleacher stands to setting up the food tent, you'll find John wherever there’s work to be done! Be sure to join him for a beer at the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday!

Richard Mitrotz, the new Executive Director of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, who began his role on May 1st, has hit the ground running. He expressed his gratitude to legendary artist Steven Saylor for creating the artwork commemorating the 35th anniversary and for allowing the Chamber to produce limited-edition, signed, and numbered event t-shirts and other merchandise. Saylor’s wife, Johnye, serves on the Chamber board and is a member of the event committee.

"We wouldn’t be able to run this festival without the hard work of the Dayton Valley Days committee" said Mitrotz. The committee is made up of festival vendors, Chamber members, and local citizens who work for months to prepare for this autumn event.

For more information about Dayton Valley Days or the Chamber, contact Richard at (775) 246-7909 or director@daytonnvchamber.com.

Bob Boldrick Block Party coming Saturday to Carson City Community Center

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:55:14 +0000

Event Date:

September 21, 2024 - 11:00am

Anna Freeman, Arts & Culture Supervisor

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 block party will begin on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. with free activities and games for the whole family all around the Community Center, including face painting, temporary tattoos, cornhole, bubbles, a puppet-making craft; hands-on learning experiences hosted by local groups, food trucks and more.

If you’ve ever wanted to see the inner workings of the sound and light booths or where the magic happens backstage, check out the backstage tours beginning every hour on the hour. Bring your pocketbook if you’re feeling lucky — the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation nonprofit will be selling raffle tickets for $1, with all proceeds going toward theater equipment for the Bob Boldrick Theater.

The Blue Thunder Marching Band will signal that the block party is wrapping up, and it’s time to head inside for a free performance on the stage! The showcase performance at 2 p.m. will feature short snippets of music ensembles, dance troupes, and children’s musical theatre, emceed by local favorite Ben Spence and none other than Miss Nevada, Karrina Ferris, who is no stranger to this stage!

All activities and performances are free. Art, food, raffle tickets, and other goodies will be available for purchase. For additional information or questions, please contact Anna Freeman at afreeman@carson.org or 775-283-7867. For more information on this event, please visit carson.org/arts, or @CarsonCityArtsCulture on Facebook.

Inaugural Tahoe Bear Fest happening Sept. 28 at Spooner Lake State Park

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:45:40 +0000

Event Date:

September 28, 2024 (All day)

Nevada State Parks

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.

Admission is free with limited parking available.

Event Highlights:

— Educational Programs: Informative sessions will be held every 30 minutes starting at 11:30 AM, led by experts from agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Pathways for Wildlife, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife, featuring their specially trained Karelian Bear Dogs. These programs will cover various aspects of bear behavior, safety, and how to coexist peacefully with these magnificent creatures.

— Bear-Themed Booths: Explore booths offering bear-related information, interactive activities, and fun for all ages.

— Bear-Resistant Refuse Education: Discover how to properly store food and garbage to prevent bear encounters.

— Participating Agencies: Educational activities and booths by Bear-ier Solutions, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Nevada Division of State Parks, Pathways for Wildlife, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and Tahoe Bear Box.

About the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT):

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) is a collaborative group of agencies and organizations dedicated to reducing human-bear conflicts in the Tahoe Basin. The team works together to promote bear safety through education, outreach, and the implementation of effective bear management practices. TIBT's efforts ensure that both bears and people can coexist peacefully in this beautiful region.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day:

Tahoe Bear Fest coincides with National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is an opportunity for people across the country to connect with and give back to the parks, forests, and wildlife areas that enrich our lives. As part of this celebration, Tahoe Bear Fest aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world, especially the wildlife that calls it home.

Be BearWise:

Visitors are encouraged to always practice BearWise Basics. Here are a few tips:
· Store food securely: Never leave food unattended and use bear-resistant containers or lockers.
· Dispose of garbage properly: Always use bear-resistant garbage containers
· Stay alert and stay together: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when hiking or camping.
· Keep dogs leashed: Don’t make a bear defend itself.
· Never feed or approach bears.

Plan Your Visit:

While the event is free to the public, parking at Spooner Lake State Park is limited. To ensure a smooth experience, visitors are encouraged to stagger their arrival times, carpool or use public transportation if possible.

Join us for a day of education, fun, and wildlife awareness at the inaugural Tahoe Bear Fest. Let’s work together to keep Tahoe bears wild and our communities safe.

Davis Fire update Sunday: All remaining evacuations to be lifted today

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:40:23 +0000

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.

Meanwhile, the fire remained remained 76 percent contained as of Sunday morning, having burned 5,824 acres.

"Incident personnel and crews come from across the country to help," according to Truckee Meadows Fire in a news release. "From Alaska to Florida, these people have come to support the community of Reno and the surrounding areas." States in orange (school to view map of US) are the home states of personnel on the Davis Fire.

The U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest released the following information in its Sunday morning briefing:

Highlights: Crews are utilizing sprinkler systems on the southeastern section of the Davis Fire by Washoe Lake, addressing areas of heat burning deeper in peat moss. As the fire perimeter continues to be secured, crews are backhauling equipment from other areas.

This involves pulling hose, water pumps and other firefighting equipment and preparing it for another fire. Crews are also continuing suppression repair on the fire, important for supporting healthy forest regrowth. During suppression repair, crews will place burned vegetative debris like logs and limbs within the fire perimeter. This will help reduce the possibility of erosion, create micro-climate for small animals, and improve the productivity of the soils.

Weather: Incoming lower temperatures are anticipated, with an average temperature of 76 degrees. Winds will increase at 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, posing a risk to firefighter safety around trees. There is a possibility of smoldering fire behavior today, with the possible ignition of light fuels.

There is a chance of rain Sunday evening, followed by an even greater chance on Monday, along with a significant temperature drop and moderate gusts.

Evacuations: For updates on evacuation statuses please visit: https://perimetermap.com. For residents who need to discard spoiled food items and other waste, Waste Management will provide one dumpster at the Truckee Meadows Fire Station at 4000 Joy Lake Road and one dumpster at US-395 and Eastlake Boulevard.

To sign up for future evacuation alerts and warnings, go here.

Donations: While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community, fire crews do not need additional donations on the Davis Fire. Rest assured, our firefighters and personnel have contracts in place to meet all of their basic needs. As a meaningful gesture, we would be grateful to receive thank you cards or written messages of support that can be displayed during our briefings. These messages mean firefighters can see and feel the community’s appreciation firsthand.

Investigation: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are leading the investigation into the cause of the Davis Fire. If you have credible information, or if you were in the vicinity of the day-use area at Davis Creek Regional Park at the start of the fire, contact 775-326-6079 or email: info@tmfpd.us.

Check back for updates.

Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 16-22

Jeff Munson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:58:27 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 16-22, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions 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:
— Baker Drive near Schell Ave will be reduced to a single lane on Monday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Center Drive near the intersection of Topsy Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Mallory Way near 800 Mallory Way will have reduced lanes Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— North Ormsby Boulevard between Newman Place and Washington Street will have reduced lanes from Sept. 16, 2024, to Oct. 14, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Race Track Drive near the intersection of Schulz Drive will be reduced to a single lane Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

— Topsy Lane near the Lyla Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Carson City's Centro Market shines spotlight on community support by sponsoring family of CHS athletes

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:47:27 +0000

By Alondra Alvarado

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support for local athletics, Centro Market in Carson City has stepped up to sponsor the Alvarado boys while playing football at Carson High School throughout the years. Their seasonal contribution not only highlights the market's commitment to youth sports but also serves as an inspiring call to action for other local businesses to get involved in supporting high school athletic programs.

Centro Market has become a beacon of support for the Alvarado family, providing essential funding that helps cover the costs of fees the athlete is responsible to pay. In addition, to new equipment, jerseys and other necessities for the football program. The sponsorship will not only enhance the team’s performance on the field but also enrich the overall experience for student-athletes, encouraging teamwork, discipline and a sense of community.

“Supporting our local teams is a priority for us at Centro Market,” said Heriberto Muro, owner of Centro Market. “We believe in fostering a healthy environment for our youth, and sports play a crucial role in their development. We hope our small contributions inspires other businesses in the area to consider sponsorship opportunities.”

The financial support from sponsors like Centro Market directly impacts the Carson High School athletic program, enabling the school to provide scholarships to deserving students. These scholarships are vital for students who demonstrate dedication and hard work, offering them opportunities for further education and personal growth.

As Nicholas Alvarado takes the field this season playing tight-end and linebacker for the junior varsity football team, he will do so with pride, knowing he has the backing of his community. He is committed to making Centro Market proud, showcasing his skills and sportsmanship as he represents his school.

The call to action is clear: local businesses are encouraged to step up and consider sponsoring student-athletes or teams within the Carson High School athletic program. Your support could make a significant difference in the lives of these young athletes, helping them achieve their goals both on and off the field.

For businesses interested in sponsoring a team or contributing to the athletic program, please reach out to the athletic director at Carson High School (775)283-1600. Your investment in local athletics not only strengthens the community but also fosters a new generation of leaders who will carry the values learned through sports into their future endeavors.

2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies' Golf Club Championship winners announced

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:30:11 +0000

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

Elizabeth Elwell was crowned the winner, with a gross score of 173. Second place honors went to Peggy Lyon, who scored 177. Flight winners were: Juanita Wells (flight 1); Dede Nieto, Jeanne Fadem (flight 2); Barb Wilson, Milly Seibel (flight 3); Jeri Mihelic, Susan MacDonald (flight 4).

Membership in the Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club is open to women golfers 18 and over. The 2024 season will end October 8. The 2025 season will begin the first Tuesday in April. For more information, contact GLLGC president, Linda Thompson, at 530-318-7739 or ljttahoe@gmail.com.