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Carson City School Board to discuss civic test results, staff evaluations and more Tuesday

Kelsey Penrose — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:55:38 +0000

Event Date:

June 11, 2024 - 6:30pm

by Kelsey Penrose

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, June 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

Trustees will discuss policy changes, test results, partnerships and more.

— Trustees to hear civics test results.

A senate bill passed in 2017 requires high school students to be able to pass a civics test identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test for immigrants. The presentation will cover the district’s results for the class of 2024.

— Trustees will discuss removing certain policies regarding teacher, staff evaluations.

Staff is recommending trustees remove certain policies regarding teacher and staff evaluations due to another policy adoption. Policy 314, adopted this year, includes the Nevada Educator Performance Framework as the “unified framework of evaluation” for staff.

— The proposed CCSD Community Partner Recognition Program for the 2024-25 school year will be discussed in support of the strategic plan, Empower Carson City 2027 Goal 5: A Community in Full Partnership.

According to the agenda, the district is “very fortunate to have widespread support from individuals and the business community in providing opportunities to our students and schools.” Over the past year, staff has been working to develop a standardized program of recognition for community partners along with new opportunities for partnerships. Staff will present a draft of the program to be implemented beginning in the 2024-25 school year.

— Trustees will review and possibly approve the renewal of an insurance package with Nevada Public Agency Pool for a total program cost not to exceed $952,832.26 among other package costs.

The district has been a member of the pool since 1996. The risk sharing pool provides “broad limits of coverage, risk management programs and grant funding” according to the agenda. The cost of the program has recently increased, and an evaluation of the commercial marketplace was conducted.

The full agenda can be viewed here.

Carson City man admits to making fireworks, booked for having explosive material in home, child and elder neglect

Jeff Munson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:08:30 +0000

A 31-year-old man was arrested Friday for felony possession of explosive device components, two counts child neglect and two counts elder neglect among the alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Ian Ryan Figueroa was taken into custody at 12:31 p.m. in the 1900 block of Airport Road. He was also booked for suspicion of felony possession of a explosive device in public/private area and gross misdemeanor disregard for safety of person or property.

According to the booking report, Carson City sheriff's deputies were called to a domestic dispute, where the reporting party stated there was a verbal argument and that Figueroa had two pipe bombs.

When deputies and a sergeant arrived the two people, Figueroa and his girlfriend, were separated. There were young children running around crying and visibly upset.

Officers spoke with Figueroa who said he is into making fireworks in his spare time and occasionally buys materials online such as powders and capsule devices. He stated firework making has been a hobby of his but does not have a license for it or any business reason, the report states.

The man told deputies that he and his girlfriend got into an argument because he was drinking. He stated his girlfriend did not like when he drank and as a result a verbal argument began and that's when she called the sheriff's office to respond. He stated he had four shots earlier. He provided a breath test with a result of .174, according to the report.

During the investigation, officers located materials that were in a bathroom toward the back of the residence. Officers observed two large bags with different colored powders within. The bags were in the bathroom with a small backpack in front of the shower.

One bag contained white powder that was tabled "Potassium Perchlorate" and the second bag contained a grey powder labeled "Indian Blackhead Aluminum Powder." On the floor next to the bags in the open was three completed possible explosives that were cylindrical and had a green string protruding from the top, the report states.

Deputies informed all parties not to enter the residence until it was certain there wasn't a threat at the time. Officers then learned there were two elderly persons inside the house who had health issues and could not walk to exit the home, the report states. Two young children, who were upset and crying, were outside of the house with another family member, the report states.

Deputies contacted Douglas County Bomb squad for further information on the devices and powder. Deputies were advised "Potassium Perchlorate" is a precursor powder used in the making of fireworks and other highly flammable material.

Douglas officers advised when combined with other substances the powders can create extreme reactions and be highly reactive. The bomb squad advised the devices and powders separately are safe but not to combine any of them as a reaction could occur. They stated to keep the powders and devices in a safe location and away from other material. Deputies seized the powder and devices and booked them into evidence, the report states.

After all parties were interviewed and the materials were taken care of, officers returned to the suspect in front of the residence. It was apparent the powders and materials were not in a safe environment or location and the elderly people and the young children were in an unsafe situation, with the elderly and children unable to exit the residence safely, the report states.

Figueroa was arrested for the alleged crimes of possession of explosive device components/incendiary device, possession of explosive device in a public/private area, two counts felony child abuse / neglect, 2 gross misdemeanor counts elder abuse / neglect. Bail: $40,000.

In other arrests:
— A 38-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery.

According to the booking report, officers investigating the incident learned that a husband and wife were in an argument, that she had been drinking, that the husband took her marijuana vape and threw it on the roof of their home and that she hit him on his head 3 or 4 times.

The man left and took his child to a neighbor's home to avoid further issues. He stated these arguments have been an ongoing issue, the report states.

Officers spoke with the woman and could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath. She stated she had been drinking earlier that night. She said the argument started between the two because he had gone to a neighbor's home and returned home drunk.

She said he grabbed her marijuana vape pen and started teasing that he had it. She said she walked away and when she returned to the kitchen, she asked him where the pen was. She said he said he had thrown it on the roof. The woman stated that made her angry and she admitted to pushing the man first, according to the report.

She stated the man pushed her back and that she slapped him on the left side of his face with her right hand. She also admitted to hitting him on the top of his head. She stated there have been several prior domestic disputes and they have been planning on getting a divorce, according to the report.

Officers did not observe any marks on the woman or her husband, the report states. Based on the woman's statements, officers determined she was the primary aggressor and she was arrested for alleged domestic battery. Bail: $3,197.

— A 32-year-old woman, Isela Tovar Flores, was arrested Sunday, 8:21 a.m. for suspicion of felony possession to sell schedule I/II drugs, and possession of a controlled substance.

During the investigation, officers located the following: A small clear bag containing suspected methamphetamine, 3 smaller empty clear zip log baggies, 3 handwritten notes with names of people who owe the woman and who she owes. There were different names and amounts of money written. Bail: $5,000.

— A 35-year-old Carson City man, Jerome Isaac Gutierrez, was arrested for a felony fugitive from justice warrant out of Tulare County Superior Court, driving an unregistered vehicle on the road way and no proof of insurance. Bail: $50,000.

— 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.

Carson City median home price $543,975 in May, up nearly 10 percent

Jeff Munson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:10:53 +0000

Sierra Nevada Realtors

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Monday released its May 2024 report on existing home sales in Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties, along with Carson City.

This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

May housing market highlights include:

The median sales price for a single-family home has increased since last month in Washoe and Lyon County, as well as Carson City, but decreased in Churchill, Storey, and Douglas Counties.

The housing market currently has 9.7 percent more active inventory available across all six regions compared to last month.

There have been 632 closed sales across all six regions combined, which is 8.6 percent more than the month prior

“Understanding the dynamics of our local housing market is crucial for buyers and sellers,” said SNR president Robert Bartshe. “With the summer months beginning and the market heating up, it's important to consult with a local realtor. This will ensure you are equipped with the expertise and resources to guide you through the complexities of the market, providing you with invaluable insights and support.”

For more market insights, click here.

For 2024, it’s important to know that members of the Sierra Nevada Realtors can help buyers and sellers learn what programs might be right for them.

More information, divided by county, is provided below. Sales numbers in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Douglas, and Churchill counties are for existing “stick-built, single-family dwellings” only and do not include condominiums, townhomes, manufactured, modular or newly constructed homes unless otherwise stated. Sales numbers for Lyon County include existing “stick-built, single-family dwellings” only and do not include condominiums or townhomes, however, it does include manufactured homes.

Note, these numbers reflect the statistics from June 5, 2024 and are most accurate due to the portal numbers not locking. For the most updated statistics, please contact SNR.

Carson City

In May 2024, Carson City had 46 sales of existing single-family homes, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month and a 9.8% increase from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $543,975, an increase of 9.9% from the previous month and an increase of 14% from the previous year.

The existing condominium/townhome median sales price in May 2024 was $305,000, a decrease of 28.1% from last month and a decrease of 3.2% from last year.

Lyon County (Includes manufactured and single-family residences)

In May 2024, Lyon County had 116 sales of existing single-family homes and manufactured properties, an increase of 28.9% from the previous month and a decrease of 1.7% from last year.

The median sales price for existing manufactured and single-family residences was $399,9950, an increase of 5.1% from last month and an increase of 9.9% from the previous year.

Douglas County

In May 2024, Douglas County had 45 sales of existing single-family homes, a decrease of 26.2% from the previous month and a decrease of 29.7% from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $615,000, a decrease of 7% from the previous month and an increase of 16.6% from last year.

Churchill County

In May 2024, Churchill County had 24 sales of existing single-family homes, an increase of 4.3% from the previous month and a decrease of 22.6% from last year. %5
The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $351,000, a decrease of 8.8% from the previous month and down 2.5% from last year.

Storey County

In May 2024, Storey County had 5 sales of existing single-family homes, up 25% from the previous month and from last year.

The median sales price for an existing single-family residence was $555,000, a decrease of 6.7% from the previous month and a decrease of 10.2% from last year.

Washoe County (Excluding Incline Village)

In May 2024, Washoe County, excluding the area of Incline Village, saw 562 new listings and 418 closed sales.
The median sales price for an existing single-family residence in Washoe County was $587,000, a decrease of 3.9% from the previous month and an increase of 5.8% from last year.

The median sales price of an existing condominium/townhome in Washoe County in May 2024 was $363,000, down 0.8% from last month and 5.6% up from last year.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is a Realtor association serving six northern Nevada counties including Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Washoe counties. The unified Sierra Nevada Realtor is a leading voice on the residential housing market in northern Nevada and nationally, representing more than 3,700 members.

Carson City Rotary speaker Tammy Westergard to discuss career mapping to find employment

Jeff Munson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:21 +0000

Event Date:

June 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

By Denise Clodjeaux

Tammy Westergard, with the Nevada Governor’s Office for Economic Development, will be the speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Westergard, who serves as Senior Workforce Librarian-in-Residence, will discuss the state’s Individual Career Mapping (ICM) process. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 11, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street, Carson City.

The public is invited to attend. ICM helps job seekers identify transferable skills and abilities that can help them find new employment opportunities.

The program has significant benefits in the rural communities by offering residents training and employment opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting should email carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com

Pine Nuts: Jury law and AI

Jeff Munson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:40:23 +0000

By McAvoy Layne

There is nothing more pleasing to mine ear than the music of children at play, and yet that gladdening music is scarce today, as mortgages and rents push potential parents away from our mountain redoubt. Why not let AI take over the humdrum jobs, and free folks to create art, make music, author books, make babies, because at bottom that’s what we all want to do.

And why stop at eliminating humdrum jobs when AI could just as easily run legislatures, allowing our public servants to repair to the groggery to talk about their campaigns for reelection, and what a guttersnipe their opponent is, without the offensive intrusion of governing.

And while we’re at it, let’s replace the 12-person jury with AI to decide a case in minutes rather than days or weeks. As Mark Twain opined away back in 1862, “When the peremptory challenges were all exhausted, a jury of twelve men was impaneled — a jury who swore they had neither heard, read, talked about, nor expressed an opinion concerning a murder which the Indians in the sagebrush, the very cattle in the corrals, and the stones in the streets were cognizant of!”

Unless they have crawled out from under a rock, think how difficult it is today to find 12 jurors who have not already made up their minds on a case before peremptory challenges. And too, AI would not have to worry about being doxed following the verdict, as we live in an age when application of justice is oftentimes met with retaliation of injustice.

For someone who has lived much of the past 40 years in the 19th century, I am more than a little apprehensive of AI. I would rather ask a librarian than ask AI, and I will most likely go to my grave carrying this archaic preference.

Mark Twain had the ability to characterize social inadequacies such as our American justice system in one sentence.

"I have but one definite purpose in view: that is, to make enough money to insure me a fair trial, and then to go and kill Colonel Evans."

Or take this little Twain snipe from Nevada: “Our ranches here are very scattered, as scattered perhaps as lawyers in heaven.”

Much as I fear AI, I do admire the art, as illustrated above by Twain scholar Barb Schmidt.

Finally, as is our custom, we shall leave the last word to our mutual friend, Mark Twain.

“What we need now, is not laws against crime, but a law against insanity. That is where the true evil lies. We have an insanity plea that would have saved Cain ... Do you know why Cain has been branded as a murderer so heartily and unanimously in this country? Because he was neither a Republican nor a Democrat. No, the way it is now, the asylums can hold the sane people, but if we tried to shut-up the insane, we should run out of building materials.”

— For more than 35 years, in over 4,000 performances, columnist and Chautauquan McAvoy Layne has been dedicated to preserving the wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain. As Layne puts it: “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American."

Go here for the spoken word version of this and other columns.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: What about peonies?

Jeff Munson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:05:07 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

What about peonies?” my friend Kristen asked me recently. She wanted to purchase some for her daughter’s new home. I love peonies, their look and fragrance. I tried to grow them years ago, but failed, probably because of their need for rich, fertile soil. They didn’t grow even with get six hours to eight hours of sun per day.

I read Carson City’s Greenhouse Garden Center & Gift Shop fact sheet on growing peonies here. Find a spot that meets the sun and soil requirements, including a 6.5 pH. Then, dig a hole 18 inches deep and wide.

Loosen the soil and mix in organic matter. The experts at Greenhouse Garden Center recommend adding ¼ cup of a 5-10-5 fertilizer to half of the soil and putting it in the bottom of the hole. This will keep the fertilizer a safe distance away from the crowns of the plants. Overfertilized plants will not bloom well.

Backfill with the remaining soil until the crown of the peony is just two inches below the surface. Tamp the soil down and water immediately after planting to further settle the soil around the roots. Keep the soil slightly moist throughout the summer to ensure prolific flowers the following year.

Greenhouse Garden Center reports that the first year after planting may not yield much in the way of growth or flowers. In fact, some growers don’t allow a plant to bloom its first year. If it does, be sure to cut the flower as soon as it fades and don’t allow it to go to seed.

You should have twice as many flowers the second year and even more the third. Always cut blooms immediately after flowering. Some varieties take a few years to bloom. Peonies bloom best from four to 10 years old and may live 20 years or more.

Peonies might fail to bloom if plants are young or planted too deeply. Or clumps may be old and need dividing. Competition with nearby trees and shrubs or growing in too much shade reduces flower numbers. Too much nitrogen encourages green leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Buds may be killed by late freezes or weather may be too hot. Soil may be too dry.

Unfortunately, ground squirrels like peony buds according to another friend, Cheryl. She told me her peonies were just getting ready to bloom, when she discovered that ground squirrels had cut off all the buds. They didn’t even eat them, just chopped them off. What a waste.

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

Carson City Fire Department knock down fire at landfill

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:38:24 +0000

UPDATE 4:50PM: The fire at the landfill has been extinguished, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini.
The fire was around 100 foot by 40 foot and knocked down by firefighters and work crews at the scene. There were no threats to structures or wildland.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire coming from the area of the landfill off of Highway 50 East and Flint Drive.

At around 3:30 p.m. Carson City dispatch received 911 calls regarding smoke seen coming from the landfill. Personnel on scene report there is a fire, approximately 40 feet by 40 feet.

Carson City fire crews are arriving and water tenders have been called to the scene.

There have been multiple fires at the landfill over the years, sometimes happening several times a year. Personnel have stated that the main cause of fires at the landfill are from improperly disposed batteries.

Local neon artists make brilliant donation to KNVC Carson City community radio

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:22:02 +0000

KNVC

The Color of Neon, a Reno business specializing in developing artistic neon light displays, has come to Carson City community radio KNVC and created our logo in neon.

Ken Hines, the owner of Color of Neon who has been working in neon for 42 years, created our new KNVC neon sign and donated this work to our radio station. Mr. Hines has had a 35 year business and personal relationship with our General Manager, Steve Funk, dating back to Steve’s days in radio in San Francisco.

The new sign will hang in our foyer at the KNVC studios just inside the front door so all visitors will see the bright lights of our logo as they enter the building. Color of Neon has served Reno for many years and, for 15 years, have been the artists behind the neon for the Burning Man statue that is destroyed every year at the end of the world-renowned event.

“There is a lot of work that goes into creating and fabricating the neon for the Burning Man statue. It is tough to see so much hard work and creativity go up in flames each year, but that is the nature of the event,” said Ken Hines, owner of Color of Neon.

"You cannot imagine how surprised we were when this was proposed to us. The final work of art in our foyer is a beautiful example of the creative use of neon that is part of our region's unique history," said KNVC General Manager, Steve Funk, "My friends, Ken Hines and Dennis McKinnon and the team at Color of Neon, have gifted us with a piece that reflects the color and brightness our all-volunteer team brings to the airwaves every day at 95.1 FM. We're extremely grateful. Listen to us on-air or online for your invite to an upcoming community event where we'll have it on display."

Carson City Rotary Club scholarships enhance workforce education, opportunities for WNC students

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:04:05 +0000

Western Nevada College

For more than 85 years, the Rotary Club of Carson City has made a difference in the community. Living by the motto of “Service over Self,” these philanthropic community volunteers have been helping others in a variety of ways, providing a meal for the homeless, tutoring children, maintaining parks, assisting the high school marching band and much more.

That generosity and selflessness has also touched Western Nevada College students over the years. The club’s latest higher education contribution is the creation of $12,000 Workforce, Career and Technical Education scholarships.

“The Rotary Club of Carson City wanted to start a scholarship program with WNC to help fill the gap in workforce education. Moving the workforce, especially the local workforce, up the ladder in their education which in turn will give them better and more employment opportunities,” said RCCC President Garrett Lepire.

That foresight and benevolence aren’t lost on WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe.

"The Rotary Club of Carson City has long made a difference at WNC and its generosity with our students has helped them become successful contributors to the region's workforce," President Dalpe said. "We are very fortunate to have community-minded organizations such as the Rotary Club supporting WNC and our students."
Christopher Guerro, one of three recipients of this new scholarship funded through WNC Foundation, says that the generous gift by the Rotary Club will provide more than financial support for his education.

“The Rotary Club Scholarship serves as more than just a financial lifeline; it's a vote of confidence that propels me toward my academic goals,” Guerro said. “Beyond textbooks and tuition, it opens doors to experiences that shape a well-rounded education, fostering skills and perspectives that extend far beyond the classroom.”

Ideally, Lepire says college scholarships help groom the next wave of community-minded volunteers.

“We want our recipients to embody the spirit of Rotary which is ‘Service Above Self,’” he said. “Students that are taking the time to improve their skill sets to give themselves better opportunities in life will eventually find themselves in a position to give back and keep repeating the cycle of helping one another.”

WNC Foundation Executive Director Niki Gladys said the Rotary Club realizes the importance of developing more skilled individuals to meet an evolving workforce.

“The establishment of this scholarship by the Rotary Club of Carson City reflects their commitment to shaping a workforce that is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also poised to contribute significantly to the continued success and development of our community,” Gladys said. “The members of this club recognize the growing importance in developing the workforce in Northern Nevada to meet the demands of a dynamic job market. The club desires to support the development of a skilled workforce that aligns with the evolving needs of industries within the region.”

To learn more about the Rotary Club, visit https://carsonrotary.org.

In the photo: Western Nevada College Child Development Center Director Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers (right) gave a presentation about the CDC to the Carson City Rotary Club in 2023. Seated next to Anna Lisa is WNC Chief Financial Officer Coral Lopez.

Plumas Bank hires new Reno business development officer Kara Harris

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:48:40 +0000

Press release

Plumas Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plumas Bancorp, announces a new addition to its team; Kara Harris joined the Reno branch as Plumas Bank’s Vice President and Business Development Officer. In this role, Harris is responsible for spearheading strategy to enhance business growth, foster client relationships, and expand Plumas Bank’s market presence in northern Nevada and the Sierra region.

Harris brings over 20 years of experience building and maintaining client relationships, with impressive work in the hospitality, economic development, and banking industries. She is especially passionate about workforce development and engaging the Reno community as well as surrounding rural communities.

“Joining the Plumas team was an easy decision for me,” said Harris. “To be part of a company that is so committed to client relationships and growing successful businesses is a priority for me. It is meaningful to be part of a local organization that is willing to problem-solve for clients and treat each relationship as equally important.”

Harris is a fourth-generation Nevadan and enjoys serving her community. She serves on the boards of Nevada Women’s Fund; NevadaWorks; and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada. Harris is also board chair for the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association. Harris has an extensive background in volunteerism, participating in Girls On the Run for six years, among other organizations.

“Kara's expertise in relationship management and her proven track record of driving growth make her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Jack Prescott, Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Manager at Plumas Bank. “Her strategic mindset and ability to build strong client relationships will be an asset to our clients. We are thrilled to welcome Kara and look forward to her innovative contributions.”

Harris graduated from Reed High School and the University of Nevada, Reno. Outside of work, Harris and her husband, Ben, love to spend time with their five children, garden in their backyard alongside their eight chickens, and attend their children’s sporting events.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle fire at Lompa and Dori; rollover on I-580 and Eastlake

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:08:28 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday at around noon to a vehicle fire in the area of Dori Way and Lompa Lane.

According to first responders on scene, the pickup was fully involved with flames when firefighters arrived at around 12:02 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Motorists can expect delays.

Elsewhere, Nevada State Police, Carson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies were called Sunday to a vehicle rollover in the area of I-580 and Eastlake Boulevard.

The call came into dispatch at around 11:54 a.m. reporting a single vehicle rollover. Injuries are unknown at this time. Motorists can expect delays.

Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks identity of suspects in attempted burglary

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:15:13 +0000

Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations have released a video of an attempted residential burglary that happened June 2. Detectives seek the identity of the suspects.

The video below and the photos above shows two men attempting to break into a residence in the 2500 block of Century Drive.

Anyone with information, please contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley (775) 283-7852, Dispatch (775) 887-2007 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to Case No. Case 24-3368.

Annual Pops Party concert happening today at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:31:03 +0000

Event Date:

June 9, 2024 - 6:00pm

By Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert is today, Sunday, June 9, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion back lawn, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. The grounds will be open to the public at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli and assistant director Brian Fox, will be joined on the program by the Carson Chamber Singers directed by Gary Schwartz and guest singer Cherie Shipley.

Music Director Bugli said, "The Pops Party Concerts are a tradition going back to 1984. We bring popular favorites and fresh material to each edition." The program includes tunes from Broadway shows, marches, a Glenn Miller Medley arranged for orchestra and chorus, and more.

Seating is on the lawn. The audience is invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is on the street. No firearms are allowed on the premises. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to an indoor location.

This free concert is funded in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Carson City Cultural Commission, and by private donations. For more information, call the Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the web site CCSymphony.com.

Late spring sunset over Carson City

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:12:00 +0000

Photography by Edward Howell

Beautiful color over Carson City from a late spring sunset taken Wednesday, June 5.

Carson City area road report for week of June 10-16

Jeff Munson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:50:36 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 10-16, 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 Hells Bells Road and Marsh Road will be closed to westbound traffic from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Eastbound traffic will have flagger control from Tuesday through Tuesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Curry Street between Adams Street and Park Street will be reduced to a single lane from June 3, 2024, to June 21, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— King Street between Carville Circle and Albany Avenue will have reduced lanes on Monday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

— Musser Street between Plaza Street and Stewart Street will have reduced lanes from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

— Robinson Street between Valley Street and Roop Street will have reduced lanes from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

— William Street between Roop Street and Saliman Road will have shoulder work on the eastbound side of the street. There will be narrow lanes near Seely Loop from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Use caution. The bike path will be closed and trucks will be entering and exiting the roadway from Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— Winnie Lane between Mountain Street and Carson Street will have shoulder work on the south side of Winnie Lane from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. No street parking on both the North and south side of Winnie Lane due to lane shifts.

Elsewhere, beginning Monday, June 10, drivers will see extensive lane reductions as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches major construction as part of a continuing highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.

Since last fall, drivers have seen single lane closures and lane shifts on small sections of U.S. 395 between First Street and Waterloo Lane for preliminary highway drainage, sidewalk and curb and gutter improvements. The majority of lane closures were short in length, with moderate travel delays.

Beginning June 10, more extensive lane reductions will take place as crews launch major highway reconstruction. Just under two miles of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street in Gardnerville will be completely reconstructed and repaved.

Drivers should anticipate the following construction on sections of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street spring through September 2024.

Sections of U.S. 395 between Waterloo Lane and First Street in Gardnerville will be reduced to one lane in each direction during major construction.

Drivers should anticipate shifting traffic control and 24/7 travel delays through the work zone as semi-permanent barriers are placed in work areas for driver and worker safety.

At least one lane in each direction and one access to each business will remain available during construction.

Access will be maintained, but may include metal plates over driveways. NDOT encourages the community to support local businesses during construction. Alternate routes are advised for those traveling through without a planned destination in the work zone.

Left-hand turns and travel across intersections will periodically be prohibited as intersections are reconstructed and new road surface placed.

Expect reduced speeds through the work zone and provide extra time to reach destinations.

Capitol City Gun Club host Sub-Gauge Clays and Father's Day Fun Shoot

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:22:12 +0000

By Jay Smith

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sporting Clays Sub-Gauge Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. On Sunday, June 16th, the Club will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot with discounted target fees all day. The Club features Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays. Everyone is invited to come!

Fun for kids and teens: Youth sports, agriculture, fundraising and more all summer long in Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:49:31 +0000

Carson City School District

The Carson City School District provided the following list of community activities for or in support of youth organizations throughout the summer.

Carson High Football will host a Senator Youth Football Camp for athletes K-8th grade, Monday through Wednesday, June 17-19. The camp will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Carson High School Football Field. The three-day clinic is designed to polish football techniques and skills will be lead by Carson High Football Staff and Players. The cost is $80 per player and includes a t-shirt and dessert on the last day of camp. Register by scanning the QR Code in the attached flyers in English and Spanish. Please email jbarlow@carson.k12.nv.us with questions.

Carson High Tennis will host a Youth Clinic for boys and girls in 3rd-8th grade, June 17-20, from 8:00-11:30 a.m. each day at 1111 Saliman Road in Carson City. Cost for the clinic is $100 per athlete. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided. Use the QR Code in the attached flyer to register or contact jminifie@carson.k12.nv.us.

Northern Nevada's Top Female Hurdling Athletes will host a Hurdle Clinic for middle and high-school-age track athletes interested in learning techniques, drills and exercises to strengthen hurdling form. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, June 29, at the Carson Middle School Track. There is no cost for the clinic, but participants are asked to RSVP (text or call) to Anne Davis, 775-420-7254. See attached flyer for more information.

Beginning June 20, 2024, Dayton Valley Golf Course and Empire Ranch Golf Course will host a Summer Golf Season for Little Golfers 7U (a team for 5, 6 and 7 year-olds) and 10U (a team for 8, 9 and 10-year-olds). Register by scanning the QR code in the attached flyer or get more info at 775-291-6078 or bit.ly/LittleGolfers.

Carson City Pop Warner will host a registration event for the 2024 Football and Cheer Season for youth ages 5-14. The registration event will be Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Governors Field, 500 Evalyn Drive at the Equipment Shack. Registration closes June 22. Please bring a copy of your participant's Birth Certificate. Visit carsoncitypopwarner.org or view the attached flyer for more information.

The Wild Sheep Foundation will host an Outdoor Expo for youth and families Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol City Gun Club, 3590 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City. See attached flyer for more information.

Western Nevada College Continuing Education will host College for Kids: iLead, a summer program to help give students confidence to step into leadership. The week-long program will be held in three sessions: June 10-14 and June 24-28, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ages 9 and older are welcome. Register at wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest or see attached flyer for more information.

The University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources in partnership with 4-H invites youth ages 9-12 to 3-day Summer Camps June 12-14 and again August 6-8, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at 727 Fairview Drive, Suite F, in Carson City. Cost is $15 per week. Snacks and refreshments included. See attached flyer for more information.

Western Nevada College Continuing Education will host College for Kids: Summer Sports Camp, which will include a combination of mountain biking, hiking, martial arts, community services & education, softball/baseball, archery, general fitness, flag football, inline skating and more. The week-long program will be held in four sessions: July 8-12, July 22-26, August 5-9 and August 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 8-14 are welcome. Register at wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest or see attached flyer for more information.

All kids entering 4th-8th grade are invited to attend the Carson High School Youth Running Camp, July 29 - August 2, at the Pete Livermore Sports Sports Complex. The program was designed by the Carson High Varsity Cross Country Team to teach kids a little about strength, endurance and stretching. But mostly, the kids have fun! The cost is $80 per runner. Scholarships are available as needed. See attached flier and register today.

Carson High School Wrestling will host a fundraising Golf Tournament Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m., at Silver Oak Golf Course. 100% of money raised will help fund the Carson High School Wrestling program and the Bing Blood Scholarship. Cost: $400 for a team of 4 or $125 per player (includes lunch). Registration closes June 10. There will be prizes for First Place, the Biggest Loser, Best Dressed Team and Best Team Name. Questions or Donations please contact: April Heaton: 775-400-0751, Adriana Lombardi: 775-297-1488, Nick or Naomi Redwine: 775-220-4466 or 775-292-1200, or Monica Ward: 775-220-1490. See attached flyer.

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.

Large Animal Technical Rescue Team to receive Lyon County sheriff's CSI training

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:28:33 +0000

By: Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC)

On Sunday June 9, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team will offer training to LRTC (Least Resistance Training Concepts) on basic Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) techniques. LRTC is north-western Nevada’s Technical Large Animal Rescue team.

The pubic and local residents traveling by or living on Fort Churchill Road in Dayton should not be concerned when they see several locations surrounded by yellow crime scene tape. Multiple law enforcement and specialty rescue vehicles will also be present at this location.

LRTC, which is a non-profit and all volunteer organization works nearly daily in some of the regions most remote areas protecting the public and large animals, most of which are Wild Mustangs. In performing this duty which at times can be dangerous work, LRTC volunteers have the potential to come in-to contact with both related and unrelated crime scenes. “It is critical that our volunteers be able to quickly identify a crime scene and know what to do” said Cathy Cottrill, Assistant Group Supervisor for LRTC. She further stated “that this is for the safety of our volunteer responder’s and to preserve crime scene evidence”

The CSI training starts at 9 am with a class room section. This will be delivered at the Dayton Valley Community Center and then starting around 12:30 pm the hands-on portion of the class will be conducted in a large field on the eastside of Fort Churchill Rd, just off of Hwy-50. Students will receive training on how to recognize a possible crime scene, what to do and not do if they come upon a crime scene and how to secure the scene until Law Enforcement arrives. The students will be challenged with various scenarios including a drug deal gone bad, a hand gun used in a crime and the possible illegal killing of a large animal.

Since this class was first introduced in 2023 the training has been used in at least three instances. One has led to an arrest with an ongoing trial. Some involved LRTC members have been called to testify in this matter.

LRTC responds to nearly 550 urgent calls per year and volunteers are always needed. To donate or inquire about volunteering, visit http://www.whmentors.org/welcome or find out more on Facebook under Least Resistance Training Concepts.