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Muscle Powered hosts two hikes in Carson City this week

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:24:36 +0000

By Janet McDonnell

Join Muscle Powered on a hike or two this week in Carson City.

On Tuesday, July 9, hike the Clear Creek Connector Trail. Meet at the trailhead on Golf Course Drive off of Highway 50 at 5:30pm.

On Sunday, July 14, hike the Foothill trail and the V&T. Meet behind the Tahoe Carson Cancer Center by the Foothill Garden Greenhouse at a.m. (Yes, 6 a.m.!)

Check out the calendar in the Muscle Powered website, musclepowered.org.

Pine Nuts: Secrets to longevity

Jeff Munson — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:04:02 +0000

By McAvoy Layne

Isn’t it interesting that in this year’s happiest place in the world, Finland, half the Finns are taking anti-depressants. But why? My guess is they are suffering from a deficiency of music and humor, just like the rest of us.

Some health experts like to tell us the sweet spot for long life is 7,000 steps a day, but my untrained eye tells me the sweet spot for long life is 7,000 laughs a year, along with 7,000 songs a year. Still, I try to maintain a spring in my 7,000 steps a day, though sometimes I do find myself plodding around the house like an antiquated Lake Tahoe gander.

Little acts of kindness can make our day, for as that great Albanian, Mother Teresa, used to say, “Don’t look for big things, do small things with great love.”

A fellow I didn’t know stopped by my place the other day with a music box shaped like a steamboat. He told me he thought it should have a good home because it plays “Moon River,” which has a line in it, “My Huckleberry friend.” I play that little sidewheeler every morning as I pour my coffee, and am grateful for that gentleman’s random act of kindness.

Kindness and Grace: We will do ourselves a great service by placing those two words at the forefront of all political and diplomatic deliberations of the day.

In this turbid world of ours, nobody can afford to be complacent anymore. Eventually, we have to stand up for altruism and charity. And too, we could be more grateful for little adjustments, like General Motors recalling 740,000 SUV’s because their LED headlights were too bright and causing a debilitating glare, and I thought it was just me.

Then there Was That Little Debate: A Brief Review for Those Lucky Enough to Have Missed It

“You’re the worst president!”

“No, you’re the worst president! Na-Na Na-Na Boo-Boo!”

To me it was an overarching discomfiture, though in the airing of dirty laundry on television, it was also a small victory for democracy.

The president’s voice was missing in action, thus dramatically weakening his arguments, while the former president drilled down with the delivery of a Winnemucca auctioneer hawking seven straws of bull semen.

The losers? Well, Donald lost on paper, while Joe lost bigtime on television.

It was painful to watch, and I have yet to hear anybody bragging about having watched it twice. My take? Both candidates should do the country the favor of stepping aside. I guess that makes me a double lover, someone who would love anybody else.

As to presidential immunity, I maintain that a president who knows right from wrong will never have to appeal for immunity.

So what will November bring us? I don’t know, and neither does my Aunt Tilda, but one thing is sure, we will get the government that we deserve.

— For more than 35 years, in more than 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.

Sheriff: Fire or dust devil believed to be responsible for Lyon County dispatch phone outage

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:23:50 +0000

UPDATE: Dispatch lines are back in service.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports in a social media message Sunday that its dispatch center phone lines are down due to possibly fire and a dust devil in the county.

There were fires reported earlier off Dayton Valley Road and possibly one in Smith Valley. It is unknown if the phone issue is related. All dispatch lines are being routed through Carson City Sheriff's Office. LCSO advises people needing to use 911 or non-emergency dispatch to be patient with Carson City dispatch as they are not familiar with the Lyon County areas.

LCSO says it will post updates when they become available.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle fire on I-580 near South Carson Street

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:08:47 +0000

UPDATE: The fire has been extinguished, according to a battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle fire in on I-580 northbound near South Carson Street.

Just after 3 p.m. Carson City dispatch was notified of a vehicle fire. The circumstances are unknown. The fire department has arrived and is investigating.

Motorists can expect delays.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: How to get rid of roots naturally

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:35:54 +0000

JoAnne Skelly

I had a question about how to get rid of roots naturally. Doing things without inorganic chemical inputs usually requires physical work and diligence.

First, are the roots attached to a living plant/tree or are they remnants of something that died or was removed? If living, some sources say to cut the roots with loppers or a root pruning saw. I use a regular limb saw when I prune out a small root.

On the other hand, where the problem roots are located may mean hiring a professional; for example — if they are going under a foundation, if the roots are quite large; or if to help facilitate tree stump removal.

A professional should be able to determine if removing a problem root might cause the tree to become unstable or unsafe. A tree’s root system makes up almost 65 percent of its total biomass.

Therefore, root removal on live trees should be done as close to the end of the root as possible to keep damage to the tree to a minimum.

A problem with cutting roots on living trees, especially on strong growers such as poplars, is that new sprouts come up everywhere and more roots grow trying to replace those removed. This can sometimes lead to more root problems.

Eliminating roots of dead plants/trees, or those you have removed, means no real care is needed, because you are just trying to get rid of roots that might be in the way of new plants, irrigation, or some other desirable project. This type of clearing of old roots requires a strong back, good tools such as a pickaxe, saw, shovel and possibly chains and a strong vehicle. Hard work, I know.

Stump grinding is an option in trees that have been cut down. But, unless the tree was dead, all its remaining roots may continue to grow and produce multiple new trees. With dead roots, it can take years for them to decompose. When they do, they add organic matter to the soil, but in the meantime, it can be almost impossible to plant where the leftover roots are.

It can be difficult to kill living roots naturally. You have to starve them of nutrients, which requires pruning out any suckers as soon as you see them, day after day, week after week. Try not to provide water to where the roots are growing. This could be quite difficult if other plants nearby need water.

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

Chautauqua on Titanic survivor, talk on 1960 Olympics kick off July at Dangberg Historic Park

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:36:06 +0000

By Kim Harris - Events Manager

Chautauquas of Titanic survivor Violet Jessop, and Carson City teacher Hannah Clapp, as well as a talk on the 1960 Winter Olympics are featured as the first events of July, during the Dangberg Summer Festival.

On this 150th Anniversary of Chautauqua, Dangberg Historic Park is celebrating Wednesday night Chautauquas with the theme: "Follow Us on an Adventure!" All Wednesday evening Chautauquans have an adventurous tale to share with their audience.

On Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30-7:30 pm, Kim Harris will portray Violet Jessop, survivor of the sinkings of both the Titanic and Britannic ocean liners.

Violet Jessop was the only known rescued person with a toothbrush after the Britannic struck a mine and sank. Jessop had been on the Titanic four years earlier and remembered what she had missed.

Violet Jessop was there when Titanic sideswiped the iceberg and sank; four years later Jessop was a wartime nurse aboard the hospital ship Britannic. Service with the White Star Line put her in harm’s way, at the center of two epic maritime disasters.

Kim Harris is an accomplished Chautauquan with over 15 years’ experience, having presented local and national historical characters, from California to Bronxville, New York. Harris is the owner of Western History ALIVE! where she presents the lives of many famous and infamous historical figures.

Kim Harris is also a Titanic enthusiast and will have memorabilia on display for the audience to enjoy, prior to her presentation of Violet Jessop.

Wednesday evening Chautauqua ticket prices are $15 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Members of Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch will receive special pricing so please contact the park for more information. Gate opens at 5:30 pm.

On Friday, July 12, from 10:00-11:00 am, Cora Johnson will portray Hannah K. Clapp, a teacher, activist, and feminist in Nevada.

Hannah Keziah Clapp was born near Albany, New York, in 1824. While little is known about her childhood, at the age of twenty-five, Clapp appeared on the list of teachers at the Union Seminary in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1859, she joined her brother and his family as they made their cross-country wagon train journey to Vacaville, California.

Hannah Clapp taught in Vacaville for a year, then moved back across the Sierra Nevada to become one of the first professional educators in Carson City. Clapp is noted for being a pioneer in the fields of fashion, feminism, education, construction, women’s suffrage, and the University of Nevada at Reno.

Cora Johnson taught for thirty-six years in the subjects of Physical Education, history, English learners and retired as a high school librarian. Johnson’s lifelong curiosity in “what makes things tick” and how they are connected, along with wanting to know about the rich history of her new environs, prompted her to attend Dangberg Historic Park events where she discovered Chautauqua.

Cora Johnson chose a Chautauqua character in the field of education, thus relating her past career to northern Nevada. Johnson volunteers at the Dangberg Summer Festival events and the Nevada State Museum.

This event is free for all to attend.

On Saturday, July 13, from 10:00-11:00 am, David and Gayle Woodruff will speak on “Going for the Gold: The 1960 Winter Olympics”.

Alex Cushing and the State of California brought the 1960 Winter Olympics to the Lake Tahoe area, and Walt Disney brought the Olympics to the World. From hosting the first Olympics that truly utilized modern technology, to creating a world class Olympic training facility deep in the Sierra Nevada Forest, the Lake Tahoe region has played an important role in America’s success in both the Summer and Winter Olympics for generations. Using extensive research and seldom seen photos, the presentation will look back at “Big Blue’s” Olympic history.

David and Gayle Woodruff are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history, as well as presenters of a variety of local history programs.

This event is also free for all to attend.

Please bring your own seating and no pets allowed – certified service animals only. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy as no food or beverages will be sold at these events. All events are held outdoors. For more information on these events, or on visiting Dangberg Historic Park, please visit Dangberg.org.

Carson Valley Community Theatre presents 'Making God Laugh' weekends July 19-28

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:29:15 +0000

Carson Valley Community Theatre will feature "Making God Laugh" in July. The production is a heartwarming family comedy, spanning four distinct scenes separated by a decade each, all set against the backdrop of various holidays.

Kicking off in 1980, we witness the homecoming of the family's freshly launched offspring – a budding priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star – each brimming with their own ambitions and dreams as they step into adulthood.

Meanwhile, the once bustling nest finds itself echoing with the quietude of change as the parents navigate their own transitions. Familiar family customs and questionable recipes resurface, triggering ancient tensions to simmer once more. Across 30 years of holiday celebrations — from Thanksgiving to Easter, with stops at Christmas and New Year's Eve — the narrative unfolds, revealing how, despite our best-laid plans, life often takes us on unforeseen journeys.

The show dates:
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
July 19, 26, 27

Saturday and Sunday matinee 2 p.m.
July 20, 21, 27, 28

Performances located at:

CVIC Hall 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden.

Ticket info:
18 - Seniors and students (23 at the door)
21 General Admission (26 at the door)

Tickets available online at carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org.

Box Office, July 10 - Wednesday and Friday 12 to 4 p.m.
Box office located at the Annex, 1572 Hwy 395, Minden.

How Nevada is attempting to tackle the growing food insecurity crisis for seniors

admin — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:10:08 +0000

Kelsea Frobes, The Nevada Independent

With pandemic-era public benefits ending and high prices on groceries, officials are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Nevada seniors going hungry.

CEO Beth Martino of food security nonprofit Three Square and Marie Baxter with Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada said a reduction of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — or food stamp — benefits as well as inflation are contributing to the post-pandemic increase in food insecurity among the state’s older residents.

“I think the senior crisis is truly its own sort of silent pandemic,” said Baxter, whose organization offers food pantries, home meal deliveries and other services. “And food insecurity is just one tiny, tiny piece of the massive crisis that we are seeing for seniors, … there are also a lot of unscrupulous people that take advantage of seniors who are vulnerable.”

Her comments came during a recent meeting of the Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum, when agencies including the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), the Governor's Council on Food Security, Nevada Medicaid and the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services came together to discuss how their respective programs are addressing the worsening food insecurity crisis that is affecting older Nevadans.

More than 35,000 Nevadans aged 60 and older and almost 44,000 Nevadans aged 50-59 were food insecure in 2021. Black and Latino senior Nevadans were disproportionately more likely to experience food insecurity compared with the overall senior population; the condition was almost four times more likely for Black senior Nevadans, and three times more likely for Latino Nevadans, according to Sarah Rogers from DPBH.

Older adults who are food insecure consume lower quantities of the key nutrients they need such as iron and protein and are “more likely to have chronic health conditions,” Rogers said. She noted that food insecurity is a strong predictor of poor health, including heart disease, stroke, lung disease and diabetes.

Along with a lack of funding needed for partners to supply food to seniors, barriers hindering them from accessing food include poor health, lack of support, challenges with transportation and fixed incomes. Seniors aged 60 or older who have a disability are two times more likely to face food insecurity than those without a disability, and adults 50-59 with a disability are three times as likely to face food insecurity than those without.

Baxter wants seniors to know that it’s “OK to ask for help” and that “often when we're working with seniors, they've done everything right. They worked hard, they raised their families, they had a plan for their retirement or their golden years, and the world has shifted in ways that I don't think any of us really anticipated.”

What government agencies are doing

In 2023, DPBH updated its Food Security Strategic Plan, which includes five pillars that aim to aid populations facing food insecurity. Among these are a “feed” pillar, with the goal of Nevada having an “efficient logistics, distribution, transportation, and storage system,” as well as a “growth” pillar that focuses on “supporting the expansion of state or local programs that promote the consumption of locally produced agriculture.”

The Governor’s Council on Food Security is working to oversee the implementation of that strategic plan and to develop an annual food security conference. Allison Genco, the chair of the council, said that these conferences aim to bring partners together to “talk through long-standing issues and create initiatives to continue to move the needle on food security.”

Although Nevada Medicaid serves 1 in 3 Nevadans, Kirsten Coulombe, social services chief with the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, says that Medicaid only offers food services to those who are “unable to prepare or obtain nutritional meals without assistance,” which does “not necessarily [include] every senior.”

Meals from Medicaid are limited to two per day with either a breakfast and lunch option or a lunch and dinner option.

During the meeting, Coulombe also mentioned that Nevada Medicaid stopped utilizing the home- and community-based section of the American Rescue Plan on March 31 of this year, and is now absorbing the costs previously covered by pandemic aid into its budget.

“We felt it was important to keep those home-delivered meal services available to individuals on the elderly waiver, but in terms of permanently adding it, that would be the budget initiative that we would require and then a budget initiative to increase the rate over what it is currently,” Coulombe said.

Currently, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is working on a waiver so that it can start accepting food stamp applications over the phone as well as a restaurant meal program that allows elderly, disabled and unhoused individuals to use their electronic benefits cards at participating restaurants.

Kelly Cantrell, deputy administrator with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, said that there are approximately 501,000 individuals currently receiving SNAP benefits in Nevada, including more than 77,000 seniors aged 60 and older.

Outside of government resources, nonprofits such as Three Square and Catholic Charities offer programs that aim to tackle food insecurity for senior citizens.

Among Three Square’s programs, “Golden Groceries” is designed to reach people who are 60 and older. A large facet of the program is having pantries designed just for seniors to come in and shop. Martino says that Three Square stocks these pantries with food that is specific to the nutritional needs of the senior community; Golden Groceries can also be delivered directly to seniors.

Three Square partners with public libraries to provide a hot meal during the weekdays. According to Martino, the program started because library officials were concerned about seniors becoming isolated coming out of the pandemic. This program not only offers seniors a hot meal, but also provides an opportunity for them to socialize.

Three Square also operates a call center through which seniors and others can get a ride to Three Square at no cost. The call center can assist seniors in applying for or making changes to other programs, such as Medicare.

Martino says that Three Square’s mission is to provide food to those that need it and to “engage in work that will lead to a hunger-free community.” Three Square serves four counties: Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda.

Martino says that because of the size of Three Square’s facility, it is able to get larger quantities of food that smaller food pantries might not be able to accept. Last year, Three Square distributed about 45 million pounds of food across Southern Nevada through a network of more than 150 nonprofit organizations that work to serve those in the community who are food insecure.

Baxter, with Catholic Charities, said her organization also offers a range of programs for seniors, such as food pantries, home deliveries, a home modification program that aids older adults stay in their homes longer, and a program that helps them apply for benefits that assist with their specific situations.

Seniors can visit Catholic Charities food pantries twice a month and receive a 65-pound box of food each time that they come. These boxes include shelf-stable items as well as fresh food such as fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and eggs. The senior home delivery program consists of health and welfare checks as well as immunizations.

Baxter said that the home modification program is for seniors who are in need of repairs or modifications such as grab bars, ramps, or removal of trip hazards such as old carpet that would help them stay in their homes. These repairs are provided at no cost to the senior.

Baxter said that in order to enroll in federal benefits, seniors meet with a Catholic Charities benefits enrollment specialist to assist in covering their financial needs. Baxter described this as a great program because these benefits “free up their Social Security dollars” to help with things such as rent, additional food resources, paying for medications and more.

Although “Northern Nevada” may be in the name, Baxter says that her organization assists everyone in Nevada outside of Las Vegas.

— This story is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Tales Along El Camino Sierra, Highway 395 highlighted Tuesday at Carson City Senior Center

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:55:05 +0000

Event Date:

July 9, 2024 - 1:30pm

Using seldom seen photographs and extensive research, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff recount the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region in the 1900s.

From record setting flights over Mt. Whitney to partnering with two World Fairs, the ballyhoo created by Eastern Sierra Good Road Club enthusiasts was amusing, improbable and effective.

The program is on Tuesday, July 9 at 1:30pm. The event is free and will be in the Nevada Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. RSVP’s for the event are not necessary. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.

Carson City area road report for week of July 8-14

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:23:13 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14, 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.

— Curry Street between 2nd Street and King Street will be closed to traffic on Thursday, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Winnie Lane between Mountain Street and Carson Street will be closed to traffic from July 8, 2024 to July 19, 2024.

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 and Tuesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Eastbound traffic will have flagger control from Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

— 5th Street between Hells Bells and Marsh Road will be closed to eastbound traffic from Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Westbound traffic will have flagger control Tuesday through Thursday, 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 July 12, 2024, from 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.

— Mountain Street between Fleischmann Way and Marlette Drive will have shoulder work from July 10, 2024 to July 20, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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

— Robinson Street between Valley Street and Roop Street will have reduced lanes from Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Bus Stops will be closed during construction. Robinson Street between Anderson Street and Walsh Street may be closed during this time. Detours will be provided.

— Saliman Road near Seely Loop will have narrow lanes from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

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

Carson City area weather: Prolonged, excessive heat wave warning continues through Friday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 01:25:09 +0000

A long duration heatwave has brought a moderate to major heat risk across the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and surrounding prompting the National Weather Service to extend its Excessive Heat Warning through Friday.

Hot daytime temperatures near 105 to 107 degrees and limited overnight cooling with morning lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s will result in a prolonged period of "major heat risk and heat health impacts," according to NWS forecasters.

The warning is in effect through 10 a.m. Friday and extends to throughout Carson City, Carson Valley, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral and Washoe counties. Excessive heat warnings are also in place across the Silver State.

For those looking for some relief, it will be hot in the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, with a Heat Advisory also extending until 10 a.m. Friday with daytime temperatures in the 90s through the week.

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

People are advise to never leave children and pets unattended in vehicles as car interiors reach lethal temperatures within minutes. It is also advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.

NV Energy has advised customers to be prepared for potential outages due to strain on the power grid from the extreme temperatures and fire risk.

"Periods of extreme heat may cause isolated issues on NV Energy’s infrastructure, including equipment failure that can result in outages," the utility states in a news release. "NV Energy will have extra crews on standby throughout the weekend to quickly and safely respond to any outages that may occur. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as our crews may need to work in extreme heat conditions to make the necessary repairs and restore power safely."

NV Energy's advises customers to review its outage preparation tips to prepare ahead of any possible outage. Customers can also report outages and stay up to date on the number of outages, outage causes, number of customers impacted, and estimated time of restoration in the link here.

The utility offers the following tips that can help customers stay cool and conserve energy during time of extreme heat:

— Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.

— If your A/C unit is on the ground, keep the area around it clean and free of obstructions to maintain airflow.
Use the energy saver options for as many devices/appliances as possible.

— Keep windows closed. Keep outside air out and inside air in.

— Run full loads in your washer and dryer, and use "solar drying."

— If you are away for the weekend, turn your thermostat up.

— During periods of extreme heat, the National Weather Service recommends staying hydrated and avoid the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash on I-580 north of Arrowhead

Jeff Munson — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 23:54:11 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called to a traffic crash late Saturday afternoon on I-580 northbound north of Arrowhead.

Carson City dispatch alerted emergency crews of the crash at around 4:50 p.m. There are three people said to be in the vehicle and at this time no injuries are reported. The driver apparently hit the center median divider.

Motorists can expect delays.

Carson City Park Ranger led programs in July feature Silver Saddle Ranch Historical Tour

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 23:38:05 +0000

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department

Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various ranger-led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Online registration is often required so Park Rangers have a proper head count. All programs are subject to cancellation due to Park Ranger availability; registered participants will be notified.

You can find more information about each program here.

Join the Carson City Parks Rangers for a historical tour of Silver Saddle Ranch and explore the Red House! From mining to ranching to outdoor recreation, Silver Saddle Ranch and the Carson River have been integral parts of Carson City's history and remain important to this day. This tour will take you around the property and dive deep into the historical roots of the area.

The trail is considered "easy" according to the IMBA and will be less than a half mile. This program is focused more on historical content than a hiking adventure, bring your thinking cap, not your hiking pack!

Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Silver Saddle Ranch off Carson River Rd.

Need to Know:
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs are not welcome on this tour as you will be going into historical buildings
Registration is required by going here.

For more information email parkrangers@carson.org or call (775) 283-7035.

Fireworks At Eagle Valley Golf Course

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 23:23:34 +0000

By Randy Clark

It was a beautiful night to watch the Carson City fireworks.

Sportsbook favors Mardy Fish, Tony Romo to win American Century Championship at Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 21:17:49 +0000

Event Date:

July 12, 2024 (All day)

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

Former champions Tony Romo and Mardy Fish, along with active pro-athletes Austin Reaves and Joe Pavelski, are the top-line favorites to win the 35th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, according to Caesars Sportsbook odds.

The July 12-14 tournament will also include the Kelce brothers, with Travis (200/1) predicted to place better than his older brother Jason (350/1), who will be a first-time player this year.

Fish, the 2020 champion, is favored to win with 5/2 odds, followed by Romo (15/4) for the July 12-14 competition. Fish placed 2nd in the 2023 tournament behind champion Stephen Curry, who is unable to defend his title this year as he pursues a gold medal for USA Basketball at the Olympic Games in Paris. Romo, former All-Pro quarterback and now prominent NFL TV analyst, is a three-time American Century Champion, winning the tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2022.

The third choice on the board is first-time participant Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard, who declared himself the best golfer in the NBA last year. Reaves sits at 5/1, ahead of Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (11/2), who was knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the semifinals just a few weeks ago. At 6/1 odds are Hall of Fame pitcher and baseball TV analyst John Smoltz, three-time American Century Champion (2015-17) and Mark Mulder, the former All-Star pitcher for the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals.

Former star NBA player and head coach Vinny Del Negro, the 2021 tournament champion, sits at 18/1.

Actor Jack Wagner, a two-time American Century Champion (2006, 2011), is listed at 35/1.

The longest shot on the board is Charles Barkley 7500/1. Caesars Sportsbook also has a proposition bet on Barkley, offering betters the opportunity to wager that he will finish in the top 75 of the 90-plus player field.

Annika Sorenstam stands at 7/1 as she embarks on her fifth American Century Championship with four top-six finishes over the years.

Other prominent golfers and their odds to win include NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (28/1), and first-time participants Trevor Lawrence (350/1) and Joe Flacco (150/1). Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson is listed at 125/1. Rodgers finished fifth in the 2023 tournament, his best performance to date.

Some of the top-performing entertainment stars participating in this year’s championship are country music singer Jake Owen (28/1), celebrity chef Bobby Flay (150/1), and America’s Funniest Home Videos host Alfonso Ribeiro (175/1). Owen and Ribeiro placed in the top 25 in the 2023 competition.

For more information on the tournament, go here. There will be coverage of the tournament on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Donovan Mill blacksmithing class happening July 13 in Silver City

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 19:01:03 +0000

Hosted by Comstock Foundation

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

Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Donovan Mill in Silver City, is an introductory class on how to build, light and maintain a coal forge fire with a hand cranked blower, proper hammering techniques, drawing, pointing, twisting, punching and how to work hot steel over a coal forge. Students will take home the basic knowledge of forging and their own handmade forged decorative article.

Contact Russ Wright for application or email: travelnman65@gmail.com.

UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff's Office makes arrests in College Parkway shooting

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 18:22:01 +0000

UPDATE SATURDAY: The Carson City Sheriff’s Office released the following information regarding the arrests Friday in connection to the July 4 shooting in the area of 20 College Parkway. Two have been arrested.

On July 4th, 2024, at 11:53 p.m., Carson City Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at the apartment complex located at 20 College Parkway in North Carson City. Deputies arrived to find a chaotic scene of a juvenile party broken up by gunfire.

Deputies located a victim, who was shot in the leg. He was transported to Renown Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect also fired several rounds into two nearby apartments. One of the rounds entered a bedroom and traveled above the beds of two sleeping children.

Deputies and Detectives quickly identified the suspect and a female juvenile accomplice who assisted the male suspect in leaving the scene. The suspect was a 17-year-old male juvenile, who is a documented gang member and was already on supervision with Youth Parole for a different gang- related crime.

Detectives searched for the suspects through the night and into the following day. On July 5 at about 5 p.m., Detectives and the Special Enforcement Team executed search warrants in the 100 block of Tiger Drive and 2700 block of Dori Way. The male suspect and his female accomplice were taken into custody without incident.

They were both booked at the Carson City Juvenile Detention Center on the following charges:

1) Battery with a Deadly Weapon
2) Assault with a Deadly Weapon
3) Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling
4) Child Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon
5) Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
6) Youth Parole Violation

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the shooting is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

UPDATE 9 p.m.: According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, a suspect is in custody. Several individuals were being detained at Tiger Drive, and also on Dori Way; all have been cooperative.

One female and one male juvenile are in custody; searches are ongoing on Dori Way.
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UPDATE 2 p.m.: the following is from a press release issued by Sheriff Ken Furlong:

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place at 11:50 p.m. on July 4th. One male juvenile was reported injured at the scene with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Investigators remained at the scene throughout the night retrieving evidence and interviewing witnesses. According to information gathered, several juveniles were engaged in a physical altercation in a parking at the apartments located at 20 College Parkway. The altercation appears to have moved into the common areas of the apartments and resulted in one male discharging several rounds from a small caliber handgun. As Deputies were arriving at the scene, they observed many juveniles running from area in all directions.

The victim of this incident received a minor gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated at the scene by Fire/Paramedics and transported to an area hospital.

Bullet projectiles were recovered from area apartments, including one that passed through the bedroom of innocent residents. Investigators continue to actively identify everyone that was involved in the incident and positively identify the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should report their information directly to the Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office at 775-887-2500.

For additional information on this shooting, please contact Sheriff Ken Furlong at 775-722-5856.

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According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a shooting was reported just after midnight Thursday at 20 College Parkway.

The incident was a parking lot fight involving minors and one individual was shot in the leg, sustaining minor gunshot injuries.

The suspect has not yet been apprehended at this time but the investigation is continuing.

Updates to follow.

'When You're Hot, You're Hot' Big Band jazz featured Tuesday at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 18:09:55 +0000

Event Date:

July 9, 2024 - 7:00pm

By Elinor Bugli

"When You're Hot, You're Hot," an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford, on is happening Tuesday, July 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., indoors at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget.

"When You're Hot, You're Hot" features the 17-member band playing old favorites and new swinging, big-band selections, including "Georgia on My Mind," "The Heat's On," Orilla Del Mar," and more. Jakki Ford will sing "Secret Love," "Blues in the Night," "The Look of Love," and other great tunes accompanied by the band.

Admission is free, and suggested donation is $10 per person for the band.

Mile High Jazz Band performances and educational activities are supported in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City, and by memberships and donations. For information about the band performances and activities, including the 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival, see milehighjazz.com.

Brushfire reported in Dayton, now in mop up

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 02:02:49 +0000

A brushfire that occurred in Dayton Friday evening is currently in the mop up phase.

The fire which was reported just south east of Highway 50 is estimated to have burned around two to three acres and no structures were in danger.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

More information when available to come.

Douglas County beaches celebrate successful 4th of July with new parking program

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:27:26 +0000

Douglas County Press Release

Douglas County is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a new parking program at its beaches during the 4th of July holiday.

This year, approximately 250 cars were parked, a significant reduction from the 800 to 900 cars seen in previous years. This change has led to a notable decrease in overcrowding and an enhanced overall user experience.

With a parking fee of $100 per car, the estimated revenue ranges between $20,000 and $23,000. It is important to note that Douglas County residents were exempt from this fee. The reduction in vehicle numbers contributed to improved sanitation efforts, further elevating the beach experience for visitors.

“We are very pleased with the initial results of our new parking program,” said Scott Morgan, Assistant County Manager. “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are committed to conducting a final assessment over the weekend to identify any areas for further improvement.”

Additionally, on July 4th, 23 cars were ticketed and towed, marking the most successful parking compliance initiative in Douglas County’s history. This achievement underscores the effectiveness of the proactive measures taken by the county.

Douglas County wishes to recognize the outstanding efforts and collaboration with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Their proactive approach and innovative solutions have been instrumental in addressing the growing parking challenges during the 4th of July celebrations at our beaches.