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Senior Celebration this Thursday at Casino Fandango in Carson City, hosted by Senior Service Network

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:55:46 +0000

Event Date:

May 9, 2024 - 8:00am

By Jenny Treece

Check out the free Senior Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon this Thursday, May 9 at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 70 vendors, a record number, will share valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, interact with service dogs, donate blood, and have quick access to important vaccines. Pick up our fifth edition of the Senior Celebration magazine and a Community Resource Guide.

Come and enjoy one of Northern Nevada’s largest health and wellness fairs in honor of Older American Month.

Douglas Board of Commissioners to hold special May 20 meeting for budget adoption

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:22:59 +0000

Event Date:

May 20, 2024 - 10:00am

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting May 20 that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The Town of Gardnerville, Town of Genoa, and Town of Minden will also present their prospective budgets to the Board. This meeting will be held on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th Street.

To view materials for this meeting, or to watch the meeting live, go here.

For questions concerning the hearings, call the Douglas County Manager’s Office at 775-782-9821.

Carson City weekend arrests: Man booked for illegally occupying home of dead person

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:55:29 +0000

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of unlawful occupancy of real property and violation of a suspended sentence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. The man was occupying the home of a deceased person without permission.

According to the report, officers were notified that a man was seen entering the property. Deputies arrived and made entry into the home after knocking several times. A realtor, who is responsible for the property, provided deputies to the combination of a lock box that had a key to get into the residence.

Officers located the man, who said he had permission to be there and felt he was doing nothing wrong. He stated he had permission to be at the house but wouldn't tell deputies the name of the individual who gave him permission, the report states.

Deputies walked back inside the residence and observed a large number of items strewn about in one of the front rooms. Deputies found clothing, cellphones, a charger plugged into the wall, a backpack, 2 wallets that contained identification belonging to the man, marijuana and a pipe sitting on a chair.

There was food placed in the refrigerated and it was turned on. Dispatch advised the man was on alternative sentencing for trespassing. He was arrested. Bail: $2,000 for unlawful occupancy and $1,000 cash for violation of a suspended sentence.

In other arrests:
— A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of second DUI and failure to maintain a lane.

According to the booking report, at approximately 9:48 p.m. a deputy was traveling south on Airport Road in Carson City and observed a vehicle travel over the yellow solid line by approximately a quarter of a truck length for approximately 50 feet.

The deputy followed the vehicle, where it made a right turn on Highway 50 East traveling westbound. While following the vehicle the officer observed it going over the left lane light and then the right lane line several times. The officer activated their lights and pulled the vehicle over in the 2200 block of William Street.

The officer made contact with the driver and could smell and odor of alcohol on his breath. The man looked for his wallet and stated he did not know where it was. The man asked if he could open the door. The officer said that was fine. The man looked everywhere in the cab of the vehicle and then went to the passenger side of the vehicle and still could not find it, the report states.

The officer asked of his registration and insurance. He provided the deputy with an expired temporary moving permit and then two expired registration documents and three expired insurance documents, the report states.

The man consented to standardized field sobriety testing. He admitted to having one non-alcoholic beer. The man showed clues of impairment on the tests. He told the officer he did not want to do the one leg stand and stated he knew that the officer wanted to do a preliminary breath test, the report states.

He declined the preliminary breath test and stated he was not going to decide yes or no after being read the request for voluntary evidence card. The man requested the officer wait 10 minutes. The officer stated he did not have 10 minutes. The man stated he did. He was arrested for suspicion of DUI. The deputy secured a blood draw seizure order from a Carson City judge. Two vials of blood were obtained. The man was booked for DUI second, the prior conviction being in September 2021.

— A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday for suspicion of DUI. According to the arrest report, deputies were called to an injury crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Spooner Drive and Northridge Drive.

Deputies observed a motorcycle on its left side at the roundabout and a man who appeared in pain stating that his back and leg were injured. He stated he turned at the roundabout too hard and the motorcycle slid under him, the report states.

Carson City Fire Department assessed the man's injuries. Officers were notified CCFD smelled an alcoholic beverage coming from the man's breath. The man told CCFD in the ambulance that he admitted he had been drinking but could not remember how much. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation of injuries. Due to the accident, standardized field sobriety tests could not be conducted.

A deputy arrived at the hospital and spoke with the man and observed the smell of alcohol on his breath. He was read the request for voluntary evidence. He consented to a blood test and stated he had five or six beers at a friend's house with the last drink approximately 30 minutes prior to the crash, the report states. Once he was medically cleared from the hospital he was arrested for suspicion of DUI. He consented to a preliminary breath test with a result of .159.

— A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday for a misdemeanor warrant, failure to appear. Bail: $10,000 cash. The warrant was issued out of second judicial court on April 17, 2024.

— 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.

'Just the Right Size' show through June 14 at Nevada Artists Association Gallery

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:40:24 +0000

By Deborah Foster

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery in Carson City presents the "Just the Right Size" show with 130 entries by 31 local Nevada artists.

Each piece in this show is 320 square inches or less so you will definitely be able to find a space in your home or office for a special piece of artwork. This show was installed May 4 and runs through June 14. Check in with our Facebook (Nevada Artists Association) or Instagram (naacarsoncity) pages daily to see images of entries in this show.

Along side this show are the Featured Artist Shows of watercolorist, Cynthia Brenneman and photographer, Bruce Nelson.

We are open and free to the public Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm. The NAA Gallery is at 449 W. King Street, Carson City. Be sure to cast your People's Choice votes for your three favorite entries when you visit. We support local artists and strive to be your local art marketplace. www.nevadaartists.org

Carson City Fire Department knock down Monte Rosa Drive garage fire

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 18:58:19 +0000

UPDATE 3:11 PM: The fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive was contained to the garage and was knocked down quickly, according to CCFD Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire did not extend to the main structure. No one was home and there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:37PM: Carson City firefighters knocked down the fire and are beginning to clear the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday morning to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

The fire was reported at ar 11:48 a.m. First responders on scene report smoke coming from the garage of a home.

Multiple fire engines have responded. All people and motorists are advised to stay clear of the area due to fire trucks arriving on scene.

Monte Rosa has been shut down at Stanton and Selby street. We will provide updates when more information becomes available.

D.C. Download: How will reclassifying marijuana affect Nevada?

admin — Mon, 06 May 2024 18:06:03 +0000

Gabby Birenbaum, The Nevada Independent

For years, advocates have called upon presidential administrations to reclassify marijuana or deschedule it entirely from the DEA’s list of controlled substances.

On Wednesday, the Biden administration took the furthest step towards legalizing weed since it was first criminalized, announcing it would reclassify marijuana from its current status as a Schedule I drug, on par with heroin and ecstasy, to Schedule III, which includes drugs such as ketamine and anabolic steroids that are allowed for medical use.

The move is both historic and a half step. Its greatest impact will likely be on the tax burden for cannabis businesses, which can now take tax write-offs not afforded to “illegal” businesses, and on the scientific community, which now has the proper authority to study its medicinal benefits at the federal level.

For Nevadans, nothing will be immediately different. The DEA decision comes after President Joe Biden ordered a review of the department’s marijuana policy in late 2022; the proposal must now undergo public comment and then ultimately rule finalization, which is expected to take months.

But if the rule goes through, Nevada’s burgeoning cannabis industry could see a significant financial barrier reduced.

The Nevada Angle

The biggest change reclassification would bring to Nevada would be the elimination of Section 280E burdens to the cannabis industry.

Section 280E is a segment of the tax code that prohibits companies from claiming standard business deductions and credits if they are engaged in activity that is considered illegal at the federal level, even if, like in Nevada, cannabis is legal in the state. That law can result in tax rates of more than 70 percent for marijuana businesses, creating a massive barrier to entry and earning a profit.

Clark County Commission Chairman Tick Segerblom, a longtime cannabis advocate who has the distinct honor of having toked on the White House roof, said the 280E burden has significantly handicapped the cannabis industry in Nevada.

“It’s just so hard to make money when you can't deduct your expenses,” he said in an interview.

Layke Martin, the executive director of the Nevada Cannabis Association, said there is still a long road between proposing a rule and finalizing it, including potential legal challenges. But she expects reclassification to eventually raise these businesses’ bottom lines.

“In the long term, hopefully, the elimination of this incredibly burdensome federal tax code application to state-licensed businesses will help the industry, which is currently struggling both in Nevada and nationwide,” Martin said in an interview.

Segerblom also said he hopes reclassification can bring Las Vegas one step closer to becoming the “Amsterdam of the West,” as he likes to dream of — smoking weed in Las Vegas’ iconic hotels and casinos.

On the Strip, the smell of marijuana outside can be as omnipresent as neon lights or blackjack tables, even though consumption outside a designated lounge or private residence is illegal. Segerblom believes reclassification — while not enough to push properties to host dispensaries or start selling joints — might convince hotels to start earmarking rooms for weed smokers the way that they do for people who want to smoke cigarettes in their hotel rooms.

“Hotels maybe can't sell yet, but there's no reason they couldn't have a room or multiple rooms where guests are allowed to go smoke,” he said, adding that he had already discussed the idea with hotel operators.

Martin said that as long as marijuana remains scheduled, even at a lower level, she does not expect cannabis and gaming will mix. And both Martin and Segerblom said congressional action is still needed on banking, so that cannabis companies can have access to traditional banks and financial tools and customers can use major credit cards at dispensaries.

A proposal to do just that is being considered in the Senate this year, with the support of both of Nevada’s senators.

But they agreed that the reclassification, while short of the ultimate goal of descheduling, is significant.

“We have millions of adults who are using cannabis to treat ailments, instead of other types of prescription drugs,” Martin said. “And so for the government to recognize that, finally, is a big step in the right direction.”

The Impact

The Biden administration and supportive Democrats hope that reclassification has electoral as well as practical impact. Several of Nevada’s Democratic delegation members praised the decision publicly.

Weed policy also has the distinction of appealing to younger voters — or so the Biden campaign hopes, particularly as polling shows these voters objecting to Biden’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war.

While we didn’t talk about the politics of it, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) told me in a brief interview that she was “pleased” with the Biden administration’s decision on the issue.

“Nevada has been successfully regulating cannabis since 2017,” she said. “It’s time federal regulations catch up. We’ve got a lot more work to do, but this is certainly a step in the right direction.”

— This story, including this latest D.C. Download, is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Semi rollover closes roads in Yerington due to possible hazardous material

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 15:39:13 +0000

Firefighters in Yerington and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are on scene Monday morning of a semi truck rollover on Aiazzi Lane and Miller Road in Yerington. The entire area is closed to all traffic.

Those living in the area are instructed to not try to drive through the area, it is closed due to possible hazard from the contents of the semi truck trailer, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The accident was caused by semi-truck illegally driving on this road, according to the sheriff's office, which notes that Aiazzi Lane and Miller Lane closure is to extend to all day Monday.

Lyon County Emergency Management, MVFP, LCSO, and NHP have a joint incident command and are working to safely remove the hazmat tank and vehicle from this area.

The entire area has been closed to ALL traffic due to the potential danger from the contents of the semi-truck trailer. Avoid the area.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for Saturday, non-perishable food can be left by mailbox

Mon, 06 May 2024 14:41:20 +0000

By Shawn Wells

It's time again for the biggest one-day food drive in the country, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday, May 11. This event is vital for helping food banks to provide food during the summer months.

You can leave your donation of non-perishable, non-expired food at your mailbox and your carrier will pick it up and deliver it to food banks in your area. While any donations are appreciated, cereals, rice and meals high in protein are especially needed.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is held in all 50 states every year on the second Saturday of May. On this day, mail carriers both deliver mail and collect food donations. It is held in May because most food banks face a depletion in donations from the holiday season. Today, the Stamp Out Hunger effort is the United States' largest single-day food drive.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a charitable initiative conducted by the United States Postal Service, National Rural Letter Carriers' Association & National Association of Letter Carriers in the United States to make significant donations of food to organizations serving needy persons.

Mrs. Carson City America competes in Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, advocates for Cycle Breakers

Jeff Munson — Mon, 06 May 2024 01:04:11 +0000

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her powerful platform, Cycle Breakers.

Cycle Breakers is a personal platform that Kassandra Tapia created, reflecting her personal journey of overcoming adversity and breaking harmful generational cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse.

"Competing in the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant is not just about showcasing outer beauty; it's about using this platform to shed light on important issues and inspire positive change," says Mrs. Carson City America. "Cycle Breakers is more than just a platform I created for a pageant; it's a way of life for me. It's my mission to empower others to break free from harmful generational cycles."

The Mrs. Nevada America pageant system also partners with the Victoria’s Voice Foundation, fitting in with her platform. Victoria’s Voice foundation spreads awareness and provides training around drug abuse especially among teens, and how naloxone education can save a life. Learn more at victoriasvoice.foundation here.

In addition to advocating for her platform, Mrs. Carson City America sees this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the Capital City and its unique charm. “Carson City holds a special place in my heart, and I am excited to share more about this gem of a city with our Southern Nevada friends.”

As the journey to the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant unfolds, there are a few ways you can support our Mrs. Carson City America. Starting May 1st, individuals can show their support by participating in the People's Choice Award, voting for Mrs. Carson City America.

You can visit MrsCarsoncityAmerica.com to vote! Proceeds will go to Victorias Voice Foundation, the other will go to her nonprofit of choice Love Is Respect, a national resource that aims to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

For more ways to support Mrs. Carson City America and to learn more about her platform, please visit MrsCarsonCityAmerica.com.

Polka Dot Powerhouse invites guests to May luncheon, speaker features Carson City mayor

Sun, 05 May 2024 23:28:29 +0000

By Monica Marcinko

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, invites you to be a guest at our May monthly business luncheon. Come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women to connect for business and friendship. Join us for collaboration, celebration, and fun! Special raffle prizes for all guests.

Our special speaker will be Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell.

Thursday May 23rd from 11:30 to 1:30 at Juan's Cantina in Downtown Carson City.

See you there!

Spring plants available at Washoe Valley state nursery; plus Mother's Day plant sale in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 23:11:56 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

Nevada Division of Forestry state nursery is open for business beginning Thursday, May 9. When we first bought our home in 1988 with its 2.5 acres, there were some poplars, pines, blue spruce, willows, and grass, but little else. I soon discovered the state nursery and filled the yard with flowering shrubs and other plants. I added lilacs, sand cherries, golden and Nevada currants, sumacs, Apache plumes, and incense cedars.

Our lot size met their one-acre minimum requirement. In addition, since my goal was to enhance the environment for birds and other wildlife, I met their criteria of what their plants can be used for. I knew that their native and adapted plants, although small on purchase, would actually quickly outgrow much larger containerized plants. NDF grows plants for Nevada in Nevada, and they are hardy.

The purpose of NDF’s state nursery program is to provide native or adapted plants to help private landowners as well as public land management agencies put in conservation plantings for windbreaks, shelter belts, erosion control, food and cover for wildlife, post-fire restoration, and riparian restoration.

Plants purchased at the nursery must be used for these purposes rather than simply as landscaping materials. To buy at the nursery, a lot must be one acre or more in size or combined with a next-door neighbor so both lots combined to one or more acres. In addition, the property must be outside the designated urban area of Carson City or in unincorporated areas of other counties.

Perhaps you have a slope that needs erosion controlled. NDF can guide you on picking plants that will work and give you advice on how to plant and grow them. Do you need a windbreak? They can help you do that successfully too. Do you want to enhance wildlife habitat with travel corridors, nesting sites, food, and escape cover? You can get the right plants at NDF.

The Nursery, located at 885 Eastlake Boulevard in east Washoe Valley, opens Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After May 11, they will only be open on Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through June.

For a plant list go to washoenursery@forestry.nv.gov. Prices of their larger sized stock are a 1-gallon is $9, a 2-gallon is $17.50, and a 5-gallon is $22.75. They do sell smaller stock as well. They will take your empty growing containers except for 6-packs, flats, or trays.

Editor's Note: Also noteworthy is the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11 at The Greenhouse Project in Carson City, located behind Carson High School at 1111 Saliman Road.

Participants will be able to select a number of nursery plants ranging from vegetables and fruits to landscape plants, all grown specifically to adhere to our high desert climate.

All proceeds from the plant sale support The Greenhouse Project, which provides educational opportunities for both students and community members while growing organically-grown produce for those in need within our community.

In addition to the plant sale, there will also be craft vendors, face painting, a raffle and more. The fun begins at 8 a.m. and continues through 2 p.m. For more information, including how to become a vendor or a volunteer go here.

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

Pine Nuts: Mark Twain Days 3-day festival returns to Carson City beginning Friday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:50:46 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun May 12 2024 .

May 10, 2024 (All day)

May 11, 2024 (All day)

May 12, 2024 (All day)

By McAvoy Layne

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

You can also check out the official Mark Twain Days lineup, events, activities and more in this 24-page program here, which can also be found at the BAC and other favorite places.

The driving force behind last year’s Inaugural Mark Twain Days, my hero, Debra Soule, has handed the reins to Nevada Arts & Culture Program Manager, Eric Brooks, and the BAC’s Valerie Moore. You might want to pass along this year’s Mark Twain Days mementoes to your grandkids, as they will be worth their weight in gold come 2124.

Last year everybody sported a mustache, even the ladies. This photo above captured many of us in time.

When I returned home from last year’s extravaganza I slept face down in my white suit for 12 hours.

So what might Mark Twain have to say?

“At last we disembarked in the Silver-Land, Nevada. This was in August of 1861, and back then, Carson City was the most uninhabitable place on earth. Nothing grew there; even the birds when they flew over, carried their own provisions. But we climbed into the foothills and looked back on Carson City nestled in that flat sandy desert, and surrounded by such prodigious mountains that they seemed to expand your soul, until you felt yourself spreading into a colossus, and in that instant, you were seized with a burning desire to stretch forth your hand, put Carson in your pocket, and walk off with it.”

Somewhat retired now, I hope to visit as many events as possible to shake a few hands, slap a few backs, and thank everybody I can for honoring the Father of America’s Literature, who took his pen name right there in Carson City. That pen name would appear the next day in Virginia City’s Territorial Enterprise as the byline, Mark Twain.

“The publisher of the Enterprise, Joe Goodman told me when I hired on, ‘Sam you have but one responsibility here. Get your facts straight. Then you can distort them as much as you like.’ I learned in Virginia City, a good lie can travel twice around the globe before the truth gets its boots on. But our little 'quaints' were obvious sagebrush humor, and Nevada was built on tall tales. We had three kinds of stories back then, ‘Stretchers,’ that stretched the truth beyond the horizon of fact, ‘Lifters,’ that actually lifted the furniture, and ‘Powder Burners. Here lately I’ve stopped lying all together since the amateurs have taken over the field.”

So young and old, let us get out and celebrate the fact that America’s best loved author got his start in the Great State of Nevada. And should you see this old Codger wandering aimlessly around the grounds, do take a picture with him and pass it along to your grandkids. It might be worth an extra scoop of ice-cream come 2124.

— 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."

Listen to the spoken word version of this and other McAvoy Layne columns here.

Nevada Author at Mark Twain Days

Sun, 05 May 2024 22:17:57 +0000

By Sandie La Nae

Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be selling her Carson City and Virginia City books the three days of the Mark Twain Days, May 10, 11, and 12.

Dates and Places:
Friday, May 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. For purchase: books written about Virginia City and noted comstock persona, at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum located at 53 South C Street, Virginia City, NV

Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For purchase: books written about Carson City, area historic buildings, and noted persona, at the Brewery Arts Center 449 W King Street, Carson City, NV.

Sunday, May 12, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Once again at the Territorial Enterprise Building in Virginia City, NV.

The weekend of May 10, 11, 12 the museum is offering tours, docent talks, exhibits, Author Sandie La Nae, and the appearance of "Nellie Mighels Davis," "Snowshoe Thompson" and "Mark Twain."

Steven Saylor is the Director of the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum.

Dayton man, little league coach arrested for possession of child pornography

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:24:18 +0000

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested a Dayton man Saturday for possession of child pornography. During the investigation, officers also learned the man was a local little league coach.

Mark Prudente was taken into custody following an investigation and booked for possession of child pornography.

Dayton deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence Saturday in Dayton for a report of child pornography.

Deputies investigated the incident and images and videos of prepubescent children engaging in sexual acts were discovered on electronic devices within the residence, according to a news release from LCSO.

The devices located with the child pornography belonged to Mark Prudente of Dayton. He was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail for possession of child pornography with a total bail amount of $120,000.

Furthermore, it was discovered that Prudente is a coach for the Silverada Little League in Dayton, coaching juvenile females.

No evidence collected contained illegal images of possible players on his team, however the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office believes the community, and parents should be aware of this matter. An Emergency TPO was granted overnight banning Prudente from the little league.

If you have any information in reference to this investigation, please contact Deputy J. Tafelmeyer at (775) 463-6620 and reference Case number 24LY01738. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Partnership Carson City offers 5-week series in May to promote mental well being

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 20:45:16 +0000

Partnership Carson City

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

This series, running weekly throughout May, features a diverse lineup of speakers and workshops covering a range of topics relevant to mental health. From mindfulness and meditation to suicide prevention and healthy living, each session offers valuable insights and practical tools for participants to incorporate into their daily lives.

The series takes place at Partnership Carson City at 1925 N Carson St, Carson City, with a maximum capacity of 25 participants per session. An RSVP is required to secure a spot in each class.

The schedule for the series is as follows:
May 8: Kadie Zeller - Mindfulness and Meditation
May 15: Office of Suicide Prevention - Suicide Prevention 101
May 22: Linda Lang - Mindful Life Skills incorporating basic sewing skills
May 29: Denali - Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Body

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Samantha Szoyka at 775-841-4730 or via email at samantha@pcccarson.org. Visit Partnership Carson City online for more information.

Meanwhile, as part of Mental Health Awareness month, Partnership Carson City and Office of Suicide Prevention Northern Nevada are holding a free workshop May 15 that focused on suicide prevention training.

Partnership Carson City is committed to promoting mental health education within our community and developed a five-part series to support Mental Health Awareness month titled, “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series.”

Suicide Prevention Training will be held at Partnership Carson City, 1925 N Carson St. on Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. There's no cost or fee. Register by clicking here.

For more information, visit Partnership Carson City online here.

Statewide 'Smokey Reading Challenge' launched in Carson City at Nevada State Library

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 18:38:25 +0000

By Cynara Medina

As part of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday celebration, the Smokey Reading Challenge is underway. Launched this morning at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City, the program is designed to engage children across Nevada in an exciting reading journey to learn about wildfire prevention, forests, and careers in natural resources with Smokey Bear.

Throughout the state, the Nevada Division of Forestry is supporting local libraries with special visits by Smokey Bear to promote the summer reading program while emphasizing Smokey’s critical wildfire prevention message.

"We are thrilled to kick off the Smokey Reading Challenge here at the Nevada State Library," said Mike Strom, Navada State Librarian. "We look forward to working with the Nevada Division of Forestry and Smokey Bear to promote participation in this reading program, which will provide children throughout Nevada with the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. We encourage Nevadans to visit their local public library to learn more about the Smokey Reading Challenge and other summer reading program opportunities."

“The Nevada Division of Forestry is excited to partner with libraries across Nevada in the Smokey Reading Challenge. There’s no one better than the iconic Smokey Bear to educate young readers on how to prevent wildfires and protect our forests and natural resources” said State Forester, Kacey KC. “In the state of Nevada, 6 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. Through this wildfire prevention education, we hope to prevent those fires from occurring.”

This year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program has named Smokey Bear as its Summer Reading Champion. As the champion, Smokey will be the focal point of a #SmokeyBearReads campaign, encouraging the public to share pictures of themselves reading with Smokey in their favorite adventurous spots on social media.

Since its inception in 1944, the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign has stood as the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. With Smokey Bear’s image protected by U.S. federal law and administered by the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), and the Ad Council, the campaign has educated thousands of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. More information about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention tips can be found at www.smokeybear.com.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is a division within the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Nevada Division of Forestry protects and enhances Nevada’s ecosystems and communities through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management.

The Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records (NSLAPR) is a vital resource for information, literacy, and preservation in Nevada. Serving as the institutional memory of state government by preserving and providing access to original records that document the history of Nevada’s government, the State Library offers unique resources to Nevada’s citizens, local governments, libraries, state agencies and businesses. These resources include a full range of information and reference services; library planning and development; and services designed for citizens with disabilities.

NSLAPR has partnered to distribute promotional materials supplied by the USDF in libraries and communicated with Nevada’s public libraries about the USDF resources like the free public library toolkit. Nevada State Library has also formed a strong working relationship with Nevada Division of Forestry to promote and encourage the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge as well as Summer Reading Programs statewide.

Nevada Jeep Club volunteer Washoe Valley cleanup nets 450 pounds of trash along roadway

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 16:45:42 +0000

Submitted to Carson Now

The Nevada Jeep Club held their first Washoe Valley Cleanup on Saturday, May 4 and collected more than 450 pounds of trash along Highway 395.

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful provided trash bags, gloves, pickers and vests for the event. O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Carson City allowed the club to utilize their garbage bins to throw away the trash collected and The Fox Brewpub chipped in and donated a drink for all those who participated.

"The club had tremendous support today," said Nevada Jeep Club founder Matt Bruback. "It's important we all do our part to keep our local community and trails clean."

To learn more about upcoming community cleanups and Jeep events visit the Nevada Jeep Club's Facebook page.

Carson City Jazz and Beyond festival to be highlighted at Leisure Hour Club presentation

Sun, 05 May 2024 16:30:30 +0000

By Dan Neverett

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club members continue celebrating the organization’s 127th year with a presentation on the upcoming Jazz and Beyond festival.

At the club’s dinner meeting on Thursday, May 16, Cherie Shipley, a member of the event planning committee, will talk about the annual Jazz and Beyond festival, how it formed, and the impact it has had on the community. Jazz and Beyond is scheduled for August 16 to August 25, 2024.

Ms. Shipley is a vocalist/entertainer, who performs several styles of music with area bands and throughout the U.S. She is lead singer with the Take This (jazz combo) and the Sagebrush Rebels band (country-western). She has led Live Open Jazz Jam Sessions at Living the Good Life Bistro and Sassafras in Carson City and sung as guest soloist with the Carson City Symphony and the Mile High Jazz Band. Ms. Shipley participated as a performer with the Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music & Art festival for several years and joined the Steering, Performance, and Promotion Committees in 2014.

The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization. The organization is focused on its goal of promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature. Its motto of "Let knowledge grow from more to more" comes from Tennyson’s poem In Memoriam.

Information for individuals interested in joining the organization or attending the dinner meeting can be obtained by contacting the club at 775-302-8820 or email: lhcreservations@gmail.com. Dinner meeting reservations are required and must be made prior to 5 pm on Sunday, May 12.

Bike Month is back in May with events throughout Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Sun, 05 May 2024 14:54:29 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

Carson City’s Muscle Powered hosts bike month each year in addition to their year-round volunteerism.

“Muscle Powered is building a community where walking and biking, for transportation or recreation, are a way of life,” a spokesperson wrote.

Let's take a look at all the bike-themed events in Carson City throughout May in honor of Bike Month:

Sunday, May 5

The first event is happening this Sunday, May 5, with a Tour of Carson.

The Tour of Carson is a 27-mile paved route created by Bike Habitat owner Denis Coyne who, last year, “graciously handed this popular and beloved event to Muscle Powered, and we are excited to continue his tradition,” a spokesperson wrote.

The tour kicks off (and ends) from Shoe Tree Brewing Co. located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd., at 9 a.m. Both traditional and e-bikes are welcomed; the event is not a race but rather a group ride, and helmets are encouraged.

In addition, Francisco’s Catering will be on site with tacos and quesadillas for hungry riders.

For more information and to register, click here.

Tuesday, May 7
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Sunday, May 12
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 14
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Wednesday, May 15
Ride of Silence will leave at 7 p.m. from McFadden Plaza located at 223 W 3rd St. This worldwide event honors cyclists who have died after being struck by a vehicle while riding. Find out details and sign up here: https://musclepowered.wildapricot.org/event-5693300

Friday, May 17
Bike Party and West Side Cruise takes place at the White House located at 402 E Telegraph St. from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fun for the whole family with raffle prizes and drink specials. A portion of proceeds will go to Muscle Powered.

Saturday, May 18
Kids to Park Day at Mills Park is an annual, nationwide day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year the event takes place at Mills park, located at 1111 E. William St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer, set up a booth or activity, or donate a prize to the Junior Ranger Olympics, contact the Park Ranger Office at parkrangers@carson.org or (775) 283-7035.

Sunday, May 19
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 21
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Sunday, May 26
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 28
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

For more information, please visit https://www.musclepowered.org/

Carson City area road report for week of May 6-12

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 14:32:10 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 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 now to June 30, 2025 for construction.

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

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

— Winnie Lane near Division Street will have the eastbound lane and shoulder closed on Monday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, for asphalt patching.