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University of Nevada, Reno’s Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology Monika Gulia-Nuss was recently recognized for her efforts to support students in the military, when she received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Service Member Patriot Award.

Come one, come all. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., this once-a-year event takes the traditional back-to-school night to a whole new level as Carson High School opens its doors a little wider and a little longer.

Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as developing training. We have competitive pay, Medical benefits, a Wellness program, flexible hours, and retirement program “Simple IRA.”

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City will open its doors for free to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept. 22 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 14th annual Museum Day.

I had already written out this morning's column ahead of time when I learned of U.S. Sen. John McCain's passing.

His death has changed the course of my day, because now I am writing to remember the man who earned the media moniker of "Maverick," and the reputation of someone who usually went his own way.

The last weekend of August holds tight to summertime tradition. Get something fresh from the field at Farmers Markets in Carson City, Genoa, and Dayton. Celebrate the end of summer with La Chamba on the Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage – one more season of Levitt Amp Community Concerts successfully behind us. Whether you want something fun to do with your ‘grown-up’ friends or something for the whole family to enjoy, take a look! There’s a little bit for everyone.

SATURDAY:

We can do better, we should do better, and we must do better. You see, it’s our responsibility to do better, and we need to realize that no amount of money is going to help more than the investment we choose to give it.

I’m talking about the stewardship of our future. You know them, the oft-maligned young people in our midst. The ones we criticize for being cell phone dependent and social media addled, even as older adults are the fastest growing group of social media users.

So, technology is to blame? Not specifically, but it can be thrown into the stew.

As your reward for making it through the first school-week of the year, you’ll find plenty of fun ways to celebrate. Hopefest8 at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center is a free concert featuring folk/pop singer, Tyrone Wells, bringing awareness and raising funds for local patient resources. The grand prize of their raffle is a brand-new car, so good luck. It’s a birthday bash at Living the Good Life. Wish proprietress, Gina, many happy returns and groove to the sounds of the Trippin’ King Snakes.

Wednesdays can be brutal: more than two full days until we reach the weekend. Don’t dismay, there’s something cooking midweek that might just keep you going. The Second annual Jukebox International Film Festival begins tomorrow with a two full days of music-centric documentaries, narratives, videos, and shorts.

SPARKS — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Teresa McClung as the Deputy Forest Supervisor. In her new position, McClung will provide oversight and management of resources on the Forest’s 6.3 million acres.

I told myself some time ago that I would not infuse my columns with politics, so I will tread lightly here to (marginally) "walk the line," as Johnny Cash once sang.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West returns to Dangberg Historic Park for a third year on Saturday, August 25 with festivities beginning at 2 p.m. This is the park’s final special event of the 2018 Dangberg Summer Festival, focused on raising funds to support the operation and future of the park.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, “a community of Christians” in Carson City on Oct. 11.

Please join the Carson City Republican Women and the Carson City Republican Party for a dinner meeting featuring U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei.

Congressman Admodei will be our guest speaker at our upcoming dinner meeting to be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Carson Nugget.

Social hour is 5:30 p.m. and the dinner meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The cost for the dinner is $25.00 per person, cash only. Reservations are mandatory and must be made by Friday, August 17, 2018 by contacting Lori Bagwell 775-220-3646 or email carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com to make your reservations.

Paul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.

Let’s get August off to a good start. The first Saturday of the month always plays host to the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, but with the Jazz and Beyond Musical Festival in full swing, you’ll have even more reasons to meander around downtown. The afternoon ice cream social at the historic Foreman-Roberts House is a perfect family-friendly treat before heading to the Brewery Arts Center for tonight’s free concert. Keep reading, you’ll find a little bit of something for everyone in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.

Two men were arrested early Friday morning for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and other charges, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy said.

For the first time, the Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, reportedly established in 1861, will start its day in Yerington, Nev. on Thursday, August 2 with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Carson City native, Marybel Batjer’s job experiences have taken her to Washington DC, Nevada and California. She has worked in both the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, and for Nevada’s Governor Kenny Guinn, as well as for California Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown, Jr.

The Salvation Army is collecting school supplies and back packs for children in need through August 20. Children from Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities will receive school supplies and back packs as needed.

A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of credit card fraud and possession of a controlled substance after allegedly using a credit card that had been reported lost to check into a local motel, a sheriff’s deputy said.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada Second District Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the hiring of Molly Lowe as his new Legislative Director.

Mother Nature brought the heat Saturday to open the annual High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off held at Glen Eagles Restaurant in Carson City.

But chili flavors stole the show, which raises money to send veterans back East to Washington, D.C., on an all-expenses-paid trip that also pays tribute to their military service.

Summer heat with a dash of all the right spices arrives in Carson City this Saturday and Sunday when Honor Flight Nevada hosts its annual High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off at Glen Eagles Restaurant in Carson City.

With a thoughtful and succinct speech Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. With the most experience of the people Trump considered and a stellar textualist and originalist record, he was considered by many as the front runner for the nomination.

Tuesdays are happening in Carson City. Tonight, the Mile High Jazz Band takes to the stage at Living the Good Life for their monthly performance. Take advantage of the new program at the Nevada State Library and Archives: once a month, you’re welcome to bring a lunch and listen to a presentation. Celebrate the newest exhibit in the OXS Gallery inside the Nevada Arts Council.

Recently, I wrote that aphids invaded our ash trees, but I’m pleased to report that a battalion of good little buggers came to the rescue.

I’m referring to the syrphid flies, sometimes called flower flies or hoverflies.

Exhibits, entertainment and contests will be key features of the 2018 Carson City Fair, scheduled to open Wednesday, July 25 and run through Sunday, July 29 at Fuji Park Fairgrounds in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation will host public information meetings in July and August to provide updates on corridor selection for the future Interstate 11 connecting the Las Vegas valley and northwestern Nevada.

What do you do with books you've already read?

You could place them back on the shelf, where they collect dust and wait to be read again some day. Or, you can follow the example of a few Carson City residents who have decided to share them with others.