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Bringing back the Lahontan cutthroat trout to Lake Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:50:49 +0000

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.

There are many reasons the Lahontan cutthroat trout disappeared from Lake Tahoe including overfishing, logging, water diversions, mining, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons, the introduction of non-native species that fed on the cutthroat.

For thousands of years, both the Paiute and Washoe people fished the native trout as they spent their summers around Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. The trout spawned in the lower Truckee River, providing ample annual supplies for the tribes. The Indian method of spearing and trapping the trout kept their people fed, but they never fished out more than needed.

When tourists started to come to Lake Tahoe after the first Transcontinental Railroad connected the country to the Sierra Nevada in 1868, they found the fish in Lake Tahoe plentiful. They also liked the way the native people fished and the spawning flow dwindled when fishermen trapped the cutthroat in the Truckee River. The growing number of people living in San Francisco and Sacramento after the 1849 Gold Rush took notice, and commercial fishing found Lake Tahoe. Large nets pulled fish out and they were transported off the mountain.

Dams placed on the Truckee to irrigate Nevada also cut off fish supplies as did the problematic dust from sawmills, cutting fish off from their natural flow.

Resort owners and other people at Tahoe didn't want the cutthroat to disappear since fishing them was so popular, that hatcheries popped up along the shore. The problem with this method of restocking was the non-native fish that were put into Lake Tahoe. In 1887, Mackinaw (lake) trout were planted in Tahoe, but this fish was in direct competition with the cutthroat trout. It also carried a parasite that pretty much put the nail in the coffin of the native trout.

Until recent years, that is.

This is the third consecutive year the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery's Tahoe Basin Recovery team from Gardnerville has provided 100,000 Pilot Peak strain of the Lahontan cutthroat trout annually to be reintroduced into Lake Tahoe. Since 2006 they have produced and stocked Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout in support of conservation and recovery in their native waters of Nevada and Eastern Sierra. (they stock 500,000 total with the rest going into Pyramid, and other lakes and rivers)

While 100,000 may seem like a large number, it is quite small when looking at the massive body of water, according to Roy Ulibarri, a senior fishery biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He is based at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville.

"It will take some time to re-establish," said Ulibarri.

Ulibarri and his team are tracking the success of the program in two ways - a t-bar anchor tag attached to the stocked fish's dorsal fin, and an acoustic tag that is placed inside the fish.

Those fishing in Lake Tahoe who catch one of the cutthroat trout with the t-bar can follow the instructions on it and call in details about the fish. This way the scientists can see where the fish have traveled, and how big they have gotten. The growth and movement are important information. The Pilot Peak can grow up to about 25 pounds, and many of the 100,000 stocked in 2024 can be expected to winter over and keep growing. The dorsal fin t-bar holds a special hotline phone number and a unique identification number for the fish.

The acoustic tracking is done on a much smaller sampling and the message from the fish is tracked by receivers placed in the lake. As soon as the fish leaves the lake, the tracking ends, and the message is lost. This method can help the scientists see how deep the fish go, and where they are picked up by being fished. In 2023 there were 20 fish introduced into the lake with the sonar tracking, 30-40 will have it this year.

Ulibarri said they've only received a handful of calls from those who have caught the t-bar fish. He said the caught ones were recorded in South Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Keys, and Emerald Bay.

"It is just a drop in the bucket," Ulibarri said of those messages received.

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe has worked in partnership with the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery to help restock Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River, and that program has been successful, and the partnership with the Washoe Tribe and Lake Tahoe could net the same results.

The Fish Hatchery's Genetics Management Program used DNA found in museum specimens found in harvested Lahontan cutthroat trout between 1872 and 1911 to get the strain used today to stock Lake Tahoe.

"We are very honored to partner with the Tribe for reintroducing the native fish that is their culture," said Ulibarri.

The Washoe Environmental Protection Department has been involved in the restocking of the Lahontan at Meeks Bay, their tribal land.

The Washoe said it is a very important part of the restoration of Lake Tahoe to reintroduce the cutthroat. The Meeks Bay event allows them to share their history and explain why they are doing the fish stocking.

The program is expensive and funding comes from Congress and grants for research through Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) funds.

UPDATE: Dayton area woman reported missing located and safe, says Lyon County Sheriff's Office

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:37:48 +0000

UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports the 24-year-old woman reported missing earlier Tuesday has been found safe.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a report Tuesday of a Dayton area woman who is missing or endangered and was last supposed to be in the Silver Springs area. She was last seen Friday and heard from on Saturday.

Jasmine Cady, 24, also known as Jasmine Cox, was reported missing, according to LCSO. Her husband stated he last saw her on August 16 at around 6 p.m. She told him she was going to Silver Springs with a male subject named “Henry."

Her husband last spoke to Jasmine on Saturday, August 17 at around 3:40 p.m. via Facetime while she was allegedly in Silver Springs. Her phone has since been turned off and no further contact has been made with her husband or other family members, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Jasmine has past struggles with post-traumatic stress and depression. Jasmine’s husband expressed it is very unlike Jasmine to not have contact with him or other family members for any extended period of time, according to the sheriff's office.

The woman has pink and silver hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a black cardigan, white Sketcher-styled shoes, pink framed eyeglasses and a Pokemon purse.

If you see Jasmine or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Sergeant Cooper at 775-463-6600 ext. 5006 or by email at ncooper@lyon-county.org. This is in reference to Lyon County Case Number 24LY03321.

Five positions open for Carson City Board of Appeals

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:55:31 +0000

Event Date:

September 16, 2024 (All day)

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. There are five positions open, all for two-year terms.

• General Contractor
• Registered Architect
• Civil/Structure Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer

Applicants should be aware this Board may require a minimum commitment of up to five hours a month. This Board provides advice on matters involving the building codes and the fire codes in Carson City. All members will serve without compensation.

The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint the qualified person to the Board of Appeals. Qualified applicants, depending on the category or if in business for themselves, may need a business license to do business in Carson City.

The City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions Policy and Procedures can be viewed online at www.carson.org/volunteer.

All applications submitted will be considered public information and are accepted through the city's website.

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 16, 2024. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3.

The New Governors Grill Restaurant opens at Casino Fandango in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:42:18 +0000

By Jeff Wagner

Casino Fandango in Carson City is excited to announce the opening of its newest dining venue, The Governors Grill. Replacing the beloved Palm Court Grill, The Governors Grill offers a fresh and innovative 24/7 dining experience, blending classic comfort with modern culinary twists.

The Governors Grill is designed to cater to guests 24/7 every day, offering more than 100 choices including some of the most popular dishes from Palm Court Grill and introducing more than 20 new options that cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Mornings start with favorites like the hearty Breakfast Burrito, the savory Chorizo Skillet, or the sweet and indulgent Nutella Strawberry French Toast. Lunch options include the classic Reuben Sandwich, the refreshing Cobb Salad, and the mouthwatering French Dip sliders. Dinner guests can look forward to savoring dishes such as the tender New York Steak, the Shrimp Scampi, and the classic Fisherman’s Platter.

The design of The Governors Grill creates an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. With a warm color palette, comfortable seating, and stylish accents, the restaurant provides an ideal setting for both casual dining and special occasions. The interior showcases elegant booth seating, fluted resin dividers, and wood-look porcelain tile flooring, all contributing to a sophisticated yet welcoming environment.

"We are incredibly excited to introduce The Governors Grill to our guests," said Matt Wetzell, Casino Fandango’s General Manager. "This new restaurant embodies our commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences with high-quality ingredients and innovative dishes. We look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the fantastic food and inviting atmosphere at The Governors Grill."

More menu highlights:
Breakfast
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs: Angus steak with country gravy, eggs, toast, and hashbrowns.
Pulled Pork Hash: Tender pulled pork, country potatoes, onions, two eggs any style, hollandaise, served with BBQ sauce.

Classic Eggs Benedict: Toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce.

Lunch
Buffalo Chicken Wrap: Hand-breaded fried chicken strips tossed in buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, cheddar cheese, in a flour tortilla with a side of ranch dressing.

Italian Melt: Shaved ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncini on grilled Parmesan bread, served with marinara sauce.

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich: Buttermilk battered fried chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, jalapeño ranch on a brioche bun.

Dinner
Prime Rib of Beef: Slow-roasted prime rib, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, served with au jus.
Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken: Hand-breaded steak or chicken breast smothered with country gravy, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Grilled Salmon: Sautéed filet of Pacific salmon, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables, and citrus butter sauce.

About Casino Fandango
Casino Fandango is the premier entertainment destination in Carson City, Nevada featuring over 700 slots, the latest table games, a sports book, five restaurants including the award-winning Duke’s Steak House and newly opened The Governors Grill, 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a 10-screen Galaxy theater multiplex, and a 100 room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Casino Fandango’s proximity to a wide variety of vacation destinations, strategic location along US Highway 395, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and player-oriented approach, has allowed it to enjoy popularity with locals and visitors alike.

Free preschool opening at Dayton Boys and Girls Club in September, registration underway

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:58:19 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley has announced they will be offering free preschool at their Dayton Clubhouse beginning September.

The program is open to children who were four-years-old on August 1 and whose family makes 200 percent of or below the poverty line.

For example, if a family of four makes $62,400 or less per year, they will qualify for the program.

Preschool runs Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A note: preschoolers in the program cannot attend the club before or after their school day, which is for older children only.

In order to keep their spot in the program, preschoolers must attend no fewer than three days per week.

Registration is now open on the Parent Portal which can be found here. https://bgcmasonvalleymch.my.site.com/portal/s/login-home

For questions regarding the new program, you can email kcrowder@bgcmasonvalley.org

Carson City emergency crews called to crash with injuries on North Carson Street

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:45:45 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of North Carson Street.

The crash was happened at around 10:38 a.m. and involves two vehicles. A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy and first responders advised there were injuries and air bag deployment. The injuries were non-life threatening.

The vehicles have been towed from the scene.

At least one dead in plane crash at Minden-Tahoe Airport

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:17:40 +0000

UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is confirming a plane crash occurred at around 8:19 a.m. Tuesday morning. One fatality is confirmed at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The airport is closed. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

The National Transportation Safety Board posted on social media that it is investigating the crash of an experimental, amateur-built Lockwood Air Cam.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Carson City arrests: Intoxicated man booked for assaulting hospital staff

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:10:26 +0000

A 41-year-old man was arrested Monday for two counts alleged assault on hospital staff, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Both are gross misdemeanor offenses.

A 3:45 p.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were called to Carson Tahoe Hospital after medical staff advised the man was becoming increasingly agitated, the report states.

Deputies arrived on scene and learned the man was at the hospital due to his high intoxication level. While there, he became aggressive with with staff and security, "throwing punches" and blood at staff members, the report states. Hospital staff advised they wished to press charges.

Deputies attempted to arrest the man, who resisted. He was given verbal commands and he was ultimately handcuffed. He was taken to jail, where he continued to be vulgar and uncooperative, the report states. In addition to the two counts of assault on a protected person, he was also booked for misdemeanor obstructing and resisting. Bail: $6,137.

In other arrests:
— A 39-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued Feb. 28, 2024 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $500.

— 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.

Photos: Blue Moon over Carson City

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:26:26 +0000

Photography by Edward Howell

A beautiful Blue Moon over Carson City early Tuesday morning.

Early Reno 'divorce ranches' explored in history talk at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:45:33 +0000

Event Date:

August 27, 2024 - 6:00pm

Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will present a living history program, “The Reno Cure,” in their ballroom on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people went to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage, and created a culture and lifestyle, unlike any other.

Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the Reno Divorce Ranch characters of Clive and Vivian Sterling, as they recount the unique, amusing, and important history of the Reno Divorce Industry and its “divorce ranches.”

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and can be purchased here.

The Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom 449 W King St, Carson City.

Agencies continue forest thinning projects around Lake Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:11:15 +0000

U.S. Forest Service

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall.

For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.

Forest health is a top priority of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP), a landscape-scale collaboration and partnership between nearly 80 public and private organizations to achieve the environmental goals of the region. To date, partners have treated nearly 95,000 acres in Lake Tahoe Basin forests to reduce hazardous fuels.

After decades of fire suppression, Tahoe Basin’s forests are overstocked and highly vulnerable to insects, disease, and catastrophic wildfire. Forest thinning projects are a vital forest management tool used by land managers to help protect communities by removing excess vegetation (fuels) on public lands that can feed unwanted wildfires. These projects complement defensible space and home hardening efforts on private property in neighborhoods and communities. Forest thinning also contributes to improved forest health, wildlife habitat, and watershed and forest resilience in the face of climate change.

These projects improve forest health by thinning trees in dense areas, which reduces competition for water, sunlight and nutrients and allows remaining trees to thrive. Thinning also decreases the potential for spreading tree diseases and insect infestations such as white pine blister rust, dwarf mistletoe and bark beetles.

Land managers use different methods during forest thinning treatments that include mechanical and hand thinning. Mechanical thinning utilizes heavy equipment to remove trees and most of the excess vegetation while hand thinning is accomplished by hand crews using chainsaws to remove trees and pile excess material for burning after the piles dry which may take two to three years.

Mechanical thinning sometimes requires the closure of an area during operations due to the hazards posed by heavy equipment and falling trees. Hand thinning generally does not require project area closures. Mechanical thinning is used wherever slope and road access allow and hand thinning is typically used in urban areas, where only smaller trees and brush need to be removed or where equipment access is restricted, often on steep rocky slopes
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Short-term effects of forest thinning projects include temporary impacts to recreational areas and changes to the appearance of Lake Tahoe Basin forests.

Treated areas may look disturbed immediately after treatment, when fresh stumps, equipment tracks, freshly chipped or masticated vegetation, or burned areas are more visually obvious. These areas recover quickly and improve ecologically as new vegetation growth occurs within a few years. Similar short term visual impacts can occur after prescribed fire treatments, but these areas also recover quickly.

Thinning operations typically take place in the summer and continue into fall as conditions and weather allow. However, some operations may be implemented over the snow when conditions permit. In addition, some small, isolated thinning projects may be conducted on short notice and may not appear on the map due to the small window of opportunity to implement these projects.

For completed forest thinning projects, view the Forest Vegetation Interactive Map that highlights forest thinning treatment accomplishments of the TFFT and the EIP.

Learn more about living in fire-adapted ecosystems, forest thinning and prescribed fire at Tahoe Living With Fire and get prepared, get informed, and get involved.

Lyon County Commission hears senior program update; adopts drainage plan and OKs public health campaign

Jeff Munson — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:18:23 +0000

Lyon County news release

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened Thursday, August 15 to hear presentations on regional issues and approve several significant agenda items.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program Update
Molly Walt from the Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provided an update on services for Lyon County residents, including the Good Neighbor and Respite Care programs. The full presentation is available in the agenda packet on the Lyon County website.

North Silver Springs Area Drainage Master Plan
Commissioners adopted the North Silver Springs Area Drainage Master Plan following a presentation from Geoff Brownell from Kimley-Horn. The Drainage Master Plan was developed following a project kick-off meeting in May of 2023. Proposed drainage solutions include two retention basins that reduce flood hazards to areas downstream of Highway 95A.

Other Board Action Items:
— 83rd Nevada Legislature Bill Draft Request: Commissioners approved a resolution requesting a bill draft for the 83rd session of the Nevada Legislature relating to the timely posting of emergency road closures and hazards by GPS navigation providers, supporting communication with emergency services, and enhancing Nevada 511 to include access for local public safety officials.

— Public Health Campaign: The Board voted four in support and one opposed to approve a contract between Lyon County and Hey Frank LLC, in an amount not to exceed $271,719.74 to execute a public health marketing campaign. The campaign is funded through Senate Bill 118 which makes an appropriation to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health for allocation to Counties for the improvement of public health.

— Emergency Management Interlocal Agreement: Approved an interlocal agreement between Lyon County and the City of Yerington for Lyon County Emergency Management to provide emergency management services and for the City of Yerington to provide $2,000 per year for a term of five years, with an automatic renewal for an additional two years.

— Board Appointments: The Board appointed Jason Kirmel-Long to the Dayton Regional Advisory board with a term expiring December 31, 2024.

— 911 Surcharge Master Plan: Commissioners approved a five-year masterplan for the use of the Telephone Surcharge proceeds.

— National Meetings: The Board appointed Commissioners to represent Lyon County at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative conference, the Western Interstate Region (WIR) conference, and the Joint Board of Directors, Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus Symposium.

The complete agenda and back up materials are posted online at www.lyon-county.org/Agendacenter. Residents can view recordings of Board of County Commission meetings on the Lyon County YouTube Channel.

Bagwell faces no term issues in mayor reelection, Carson City District Attorney says

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:55:40 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Questions have arisen regarding Mayor Lori Bagwell’s eligibility for her reelection candidacy due to the total number of years served as a public official.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Bagwell served as a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 3.

However, prior to announcing her reelection, Bagwell approached Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury with the same question.

On March 20, 2024, Woodbury responded to Bagwell’s request stating it is the “firm opinion of this office that you are eligible for reelection to another term as Mayor.”

Within the 40 page legal analysis, Woodbury and his team went through relative state and local laws on term limit provisions to form their opinion.

In 1994, Nevada voters approved a citizen initiative barring any one from serving in a particular office for 12 years or more.

According to this law as well as the Carson City Charter, the Mayor, while having specific duties appointed to her office alone, is still an equal member of the Board of Supervisors. Meaning, the law pertains to both Bagwell’s time as mayor as well as time spent as a supervisor.

Since her first election to the board as a representative of Ward 3 in 2015, Bagwell will have served Carson City for 10 years at the expiration of her current term as mayor.

This is where the question comes from: at the time of her reelection, Bagwell has not exceeded her 12-year term limit. However, if reelected, Bagwell will have extended the 12-year limit by the time her next term ends.

During their investigation of state and local laws, Woodbury’s office has determined that because the language in the law is ambiguous, they “identify nothing in the language (of the law) which would suggest that a person cannot be elected to another term if completion of the next term upon successful election would mean that the total years o service exceed 12 years.”

They came to this conclusion because the language in the provision states that a person is excluded from running if that person has served in that office for 12 years by the expiration of their current term.

“At present, you have not served 12 years,” Woodbury wrote in the opinion to Bagwell. “Additionally, your current term as Mayor expires in January 2025, at which time you will only have served a total of 10 years as both Ward 3 Supervisor and as Mayor.”

Bagwell will face off against former supervisor Jim Shirk in the bid for mayor on Nov. 5, 2024.

Carson City School District welcomes return of students for new school year

Jeff Munson — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:48:58 +0000

Carson City School District

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a successful and smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. School campuses and hallways were flooded with people again and students, educators and employees were greeted with enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed commitment to learning.

"The first week of school is always an exciting time, and this year has been no exception," said Mr. Andrew Feuling, school superintendent. "We’ve worked hard over the summer to ensure our schools are ready to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. It’s wonderful to see our students and staff back in the classrooms, eager to start the new academic year."

Several elementary schools including Bordewich Bray, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch and Mark Twain Elementary participated in Back-to-School nights and open houses. Eagle Valley and Carson Middle Schools offered boot camps and sneak peeks while Carson High offered orientations and other welcome events. Additionally, nearly 1,000 full-time and part-time district employees, teachers and administrators celebrated the return to schools.

A total of 37 new educators and 31 new employees attended on-boarding trainings in the days leading up to the first day of school. Those numbers, down from 71 new teachers and 46 employees at the start of the school year last year, speaks to the district’s employee retention efforts. The district also confirmed they started the school year fully-staffed with all teaching positions filled, with the exception of two hard-to-fill NJROTC instructor positions.

"We’re thrilled to see such a positive start to the school year," Feuling continued. "Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing them with the best possible education and support throughout the year."

Other important districtwide Back-To-School dates to calendar include the following. Please note dates and times are subject to change.

Aug. 21: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Kindergarten Parent Information Night, 6:00 p.m.

Aug. 21: Fremont Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 4:40 – 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 22: Seeliger Elementary School Open House, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 5: Empire Elementary School Back-to-School Night, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 6: Fremont Elementary School Fall Festival, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 9: Carson High School Open House, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Sept. 10: Bordewich Bray Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 11: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 1st grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 12: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 2nd grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 17: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 3rd grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 17: Carson Middle School Open House, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 18: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 4th grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 19: Bordewich Bray Elementary School 5th grade Back to School Night & Family Potluck, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Suspected alga bloom at Lahontan Reservoir prompts danger advisory, pets and people should stay away

Jeff Munson — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:40:07 +0000

Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

The test results detected toxins above the recreational threshold elevating the advisory from HAB Watch to HAB Danger. The toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. If you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.

For a full list of HAB sites in Nevada, go here.
Learn more about HABs by visiting the NDEP page here.

Author Stephen Provost talks Goldfield this Thursday at Nevada State Museum in Carson City

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:42:23 +0000

Nevada State Museum

Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Provost will present a history of Goldfield, Nevada's last big boomtown, and its notable 20th century residents who helped shape Nevada into the state we know of today. For a brief time, Goldfield was the most populated city in Nevada, boasting more than 20,000 residents at its peak after gold had been discovered there in 1903.

Counted among its residents were people who left an indelible mark on Nevada history, including boxing promoter Tex Ricard, who got his start as a saloon owner there before staging heavyweight title fights for Jack Dempsey. In 1906, Goldfield hosted the longest lightweight championship fight in modern history.

George Wingfield, who used the fortune he made in Goldfield to become the state’s biggest banker, was instrumental in lobbying for the legalization of gambling and quick divorces. Then there was his partner, George Nixon, who owned a number of hotels, had a town named after him, and served in the U.S. Senate.

Admission to Thursday's lecture is $10 for adults. Museum members and children ages 17 and under are free. The Nevada State Museum is located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Learn more at www.carsonnvmuseum.org or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NevadaStateMuseumCC.

RNR Tires opens up shop in Carson City, grand opening planned for Sept. 7

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:58:47 +0000

Event Date:

September 7, 2024 - 9:00am

by Kelsey Penrose

RNR Tires, Carson City’s newest tire shop, is officially open with a grand opening celebration planned for Sept. 7.

The store is located at 2031 East William Street, one block West of I-580, in front of Tractor Supply and is the second locally owned Northern Nevada location, with the first located at the corner of Kietzke Lane and Mill Street in Reno and a third slated to open soon, according to owner Jonas Grant.

“The new 8,000 square foot store carries every major brand in the of tires and custom wheels, for the average commuter to the off-road enthusiast, all available on RNR’s affordable payment plans with no credit needed and a customer care package that includes installation, TPMS service, and lifetime rotate and balance and alignments,” Grant said.

According to Grant, he and his team had been searching for a location for some time in Carson City to open up shop, but nothing quite seemed to fit.

“After years of searching for a suitable location to buy or lease in Carson City, our team decided the best option to build a brand-new store with state-of-the-art equipment from the ground up, which was the more costly and time-consuming option but ultimately provides our customers with a superior experience,” Grant said.

“We offer the tires, alignments, brakes, and suspension work our customers need, and the off-road tires, wheels, and lift and level kits they want,” Regional Director Mark Hodgson said. “One of our ASE-certified mechanics and I relocated from Reno in order to give the store the best startup possible.”

RNR Carson City invites the public to its grand opening celebration on Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free food and ice cream, giveaways including a set of new tires and a set of new wheels, and appearances from local radio DJs including JJ Kristy from KBUL, Chris Payne from KDOT, and Juan from Juan FM, as well as a $5-down promotion with no credit needed to help customers keep their cash in their pocket during these challenging times for local families.

See the website here for more information.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make multiple drug arrests over weekend

Jeff Munson — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:44:40 +0000

A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Michael Kash was taken into custody following an investigation after the drugs were found, including 12.7 grams of methamphetamine. Also found was a makeshift pipe the suspect said was used for smoking cocaine.

According to the booking report, deputies located the drugs, along with a sock that contained a Nevada ID card, Social Security card, birth certificate, hospital certificate and a W-2 form that didn't belong to him.

The person whom the identification belonged to told a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy that his storage unit had been broken into approximately six to eight months ago and that multiple items were stolen including his personal documents. The victim stated he did not know Michael Kash nor did he give him permission to have his personal documents. Total bail amount listed, $6,137.

In other arrests:
— A 71-year-old man was arrested early Monday for third offense suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Jim Andre McSurdy was taken into custody following an investigation after suspected methampetamine was found on his person. He was also booked for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant. Bail: $5,000.

— An 18-year-old Carson City was arrested Sunday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant. Booked and released.

— A 40-year-old woman, Shana Lee Rubin, and a 53-year-old woman, Teresa Marie Bell, both of Reno, were arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance.

Rubin was also booked for two counts misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500 each.

— A 29-year-old Reno man, Charles Rosencrantz, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (suspected methamphetamine) and four misdemeanor: possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked license, and two Department of Alternative Sentencing violations. Bail: $6,000 cash.

— A 25-year-old Carson City man, Michael Cota, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (suspected methamphetamine) and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $2,500.

Nevada Builders Alliance, Friends of Sutro Tunnel partner for Dayton barbecue at tunnel

Jeff Munson — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:45:27 +0000

Event Date:

September 12, 2024 - 2:00pm

By Kellie Mendez

Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, a non-profit focused on preserving and restoring the historic site in Dayton will hold their second ‘Meat and Drink’ event hosted at the Sutro Tunnel.

Happening Thursday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event will feature food, Frey Ranch whiskey tastings, music, chipping contests and tours of the Sutro Tunnel site. Tickets for the event are $100 and are available now online here.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Sutro Tunnel to host our annual barbecue and raise awareness for such a monumental historic location,” said Glen Martel, CEO of Nevada Builders Alliance. “Over the past year, our members have been involved in this project and we can’t wait to unveil the progress we’ve helped accomplish. We invite the community to join the celebration and explore this piece of history for themselves.”

This collaboration event will allow the public to see the updates made since 2023 and the progress inside the tunnel by Simerson Construction, all while enjoying live music from Carson Chandler and entertainment by master of ceremonies John Cassinelli.

There will be self-guided tours around Sutro, as well as a chipping contest in the newly refurbished pond hosted by Transamerica. The event will feature a barbecue dinner catered by Carson City BBQ, the Nevada Builders Foundation serving a Karma Sutro Pale Ale by the Fox Brewery from their beer truck and Frey Ranch Whiskey tastings inside the tunnel. Guests will have the option to take a shuttle from Bank Saloon, available at 1:30 p.m. and 2:35 p.m.

"We are thrilled to collaborate again with Nevada Builders Alliance to celebrate and bring attention to Sutro Tunnel, a historic landmark in our community," said Rob McFadden, Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity board member. "This event offers a unique opportunity for people to delve into Nevada's rich history by exploring historic buildings, enjoying delicious food and getting a glimpse into the progress we’ve made over the last year. Thanks to a generous donation from the Nevada Builders Foundation, we hope to highlight the tunnel's significant role in mining history and inspire others to join our mission to restore and preserve this site for future generations."

The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity is a nonprofit organization founded in 2020 with the mission to preserve and protect the historical significance of the Sutro Tunnel and Site for local community members, visitors and future generations.

The project is completely funded by donations, tours and special events. Located in Dayton, Nev., visitors can take a tour to see the original warehouse, tunnel portal, candle house, wood shop, carriage house, Victorian, mule barn, and the recently restored machine shop museum. To schedule a tour, donate to the project or volunteer with Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, visit www.thesutrotunnel.org.

This event is made possible by generous sponsors and partners, including the Nevada Builders Foundation, Nevada Fence, Transamerica, Carson City BBQ, Bank Saloon and Frey Ranch Distillery. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To donate or become a sponsor, email membership@nevadabuilders.org.

About Nevada Builders
The Nevada Builders Alliance, also known as Nevada Builders, is the driving force behind Nevada’s booming construction industry. Since its inception, Nevada Builders has been creating a positive business environment for their member companies and communities in order to build a better, stronger Nevada. As the state’s largest professional organization representing the construction industry and affiliated sectors, Nevada Builders supports tens of thousands of hard-working Nevadans in every corner of the state. Nevada Builders dynamic team of industry experts work hard to promote and protect the interests of the rapidly growing industry, leading Nevada Builders Alliance to become the voice of the construction sector. For more information visit nevadabuilders.org.

Carson Country youth bowling sign-ups underway

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:15:32 +0000

Youth sporting league sign-ups

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.

Coaching is available by backgrounded volunteers. Leagues are available at Gold Dust West and HomeGrown Bowl in Carson City and Sierra View Lanes (formerly Wink's) in Gardnerville.

Signup by clicking here.

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