Thin Veil Investigators Are Hosting A Cemetery Tour At Lone Mountain Cemetery
Saturday June 18, 2016 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
1044 Beverly Drive Carson City, NV

Question 2 - The legalization of recreational marijuana will be the topic of discussion at the Open Forum at the Carson Senior Center on Friday, June 3, at 10:30am in the Tahoe Room. There will be an informational power point presentation followed by a discussion on the issue. All community members are welcome at the event. This is a very important voting issue for the future of Nevada!!

Do you love animals? Do you want to help them? Do you want to have fun doing it? If your answer is yes then we invite you to come and play CASI bingo. This month we will be celebrating Fathers Day and the start of summer.

Doors open at 11:30 AM and the first game starts at 12:30 PM. Buy in is $10 and extra packs are $5. Special games are $1 each. We also have a 50/50 raffle and door prizes too. No need to worry about lunch we offer hot dogs at our snack bar and sometimes the wonderful volunteers will bring a yummy homemade soup.

Bring a friend and join the fun at the Carson City Senior Center. Win some money, share some smiles and laughter all while helping the homeless animals in our community.

CASI is an all volunteer non-profit dedicated to raising money to build and equip the new animal shelter in Carson City.

Edward Arthur King, died May 24, 2016, at Carson Tahoe Medical Center from the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Los Angeles to Marcus J. and Josephine H. King.

He served in the US Navy, and later worked handling bills of lading and routing for Lee Way Motor Freight in Downey, CA.

He married the former Alyce Devorraux McDonald on Dec. 4, 1975.

In 1985 the couple moved to Carson City, where he was employed as inventory manager for American Building Company. He retired from there in 2006.

He was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Reno.

A sports fan, especially of the LA Dodgers, he also participated in softball leagues in Southern California and in Carson City.

He is survived by his wife Alyce of Carson City; by three adult children from a former marriage and by two step daughters; and by his sister Lucille Hill of Carson City and by five nephews and their spouses and families.

Visitation will be from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, May 31 at Walton’s Funeral Home.

His memorial service will be at 10 am on Wednesday, June 1 at Walton’s with interment immediately following at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

A 22-year-old Dayton man, wanted in connection with a May 20 residential burglary in Carson City, was arrested Friday in Lyon County and brought back to Carson City where he was booked, a sheriff's deputy said.

Matthew Raymond Marizza faces charges of two counts suspicion of burglary and suspicion of obtaining money under false pretenses, all felonies, conspiracy to commit burglary, a gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor possession of stolen property. His bail is $25,000 bondable.

The burglary happened at a Lindsay Drive residence. Several items were stolen including jewelry, an antique handgun and an iPad.

The second person wanted for questioning in the burglary, Cody Rodgers-Shaw, remains at large. He is wanted by the State of Nevada Division of Parole and Probation as a parole absconder and is believed to be armed and dangerous.

At 1:30 p.m. Carson City detectives were notified that Marizza had been arrested. He was taken to Carson City Sheriff’s Office where he met with an investigating deputy and was booked into jail.

During the investigation, an officer learned Marizza had sold a gold chain for $50 to a pawn shop in Carson City while Rodgers-Shaw sold silver jewelry and gold earrings at a Reno pawn shop. Investigators obtained video footage of both men selling the items at the pawn shops.

Marizza had a confirmed warrant since 2013 from Carson City Justice Court for failure to appear.

If anyone has information on Rodgers-Shaw's whereabouts they should ontact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at (775) 887-2007 (dispatch) or the State of Nevada Division of Parole and Probation Fugitive Apprehension Unit at (775) 684-2600.

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world this weekend in the Eagle Valley as more than 100 teams from all over the West Coast have converged upon the John D. Winters Centennial Park Complex in northeast Carson City for the 17th Annual All World Sports Midnight Madness slow-pitch softball tournament.

The event runs around the clock for 72 straight hours of pitch after maddening pitch, and inning after maddening inning.

Play began Friday night at 9 p.m. and continues through Monday morning, Memorial Day.

The Carson City Visitors Bureau expects the tournament to pump close to $2 million into the local economy over the holiday weekend.

A new campaign is encouraging residents to see Carson City in a new way — then share it with the rest of the community.

“Ride Carson City is more than just a campaign,” said Kyle Horvath, social media manager for the Carson City Visitors Bureau. “It embodies the Carson City lifestyle. It celebrates a community that is active at all ages.”

The visitors bureau launched the Ride Carson City campaign to highlight different ways to enjoy the outdoors. The nine categories of riding are by: train, dirt bike, motorcycle, powered hang glider, horseback, skateboard, bicycle, boat/paddle board and golf cart.

Participants are asked to post on Instagram a picture while engaging in one of the activities with the hashtag #RideCarsonCity. Posts may be shared on Visit Carson City’s social media platforms.

“We want to promote the great weather we have year round and our proximity to vast open spaces,” Horvath said. “The Ride Carson City campaign showcases the best ways one can explore the city’s mountain, valley, and riparian spaces this summer.”

The campaign is the latest in a three-year rebranding effort, said Joel Dunn, executive director of the Carson City Visitors Bureau.

“The bureau began a rebranding campaign in early 2013 showcasing the diversity Carson City and our region has to offer visitors,” Dunn said. “The campaign celebrates our historical significance, quality of life, arts and culture, outdoor recreation and our connectivity to world-class destinations in Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.”

Claudia Vecchio, director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, said the city is reinforcing the state’s efforts.

“I’ve been really pleased and excited to see the direction of the marketing of Carson City,” she said. “It very much aligns with what we’re doing on a statewide level.”

She pointed to the banners the bureau erected downtown featuring local people and activities.

“The images are vibrant,” she said. “They not only show the outdoor assets and what’s happening, there’s a sense of adventure and fun. It’s people actively engaged. I appreciate what Joel and his team are doing. It’s smart marketing.”

Statistics show it’s working.

“The three key indicators in measuring a successful tourism campaign are lodging revenue, average daily rate and revenue per available room,” he said.

Over the last three years, Dunn reported, Carson City’s lodging revenue increased to 16 million this year, up 27.64 percent from 2013. The average daily rate increased 17.31 percent and revenue per available room has gone up 17.85 percent in that same time.

Improving Carson City’s image helps the business climate as well.

Rob Hooper, executive director of Northern Nevada Development Agency, said more industry leaders are looking at the capital city as a result of its rebranding.

“It makes a real difference when we’re being considered by companies for expansion or relocation,” he said. “That outdoor lifestyle is a really big piece of that. You can attract younger workers and they’ll want to stay here.”

He pointed to a recent item in Outside Magazine naming Carson City as a “magnet for tech geeks” because of the outdoor life it offers.

“That put Carson City in front of a lot of tech companies,” Hooper said. “That’s a really good thing.”

Next month’s Carson City Off-Road — the third event in the Epic Rides Off-Road Series — is expected to draw 600 competitors to a mountain bike race and celebration. Dunn estimates the race will bring in $15 million over the five-year contract period.

Todd Sadow, president of Epic Rides, said Carson City was a natural fit.

“We’re looking for communities that parallel the direction we want to be going,” he said. “It’s apparent that Carson City is experiencing a renaissance. We look forward to being a part of it and finding success together.”
Horvath said the Ride Carson campaign is a good way for residents to get involved.

“It’s the perfect excuse to get out and ride your bike or skateboard, or try something new, like the train museum,” Horvath said. “At the same time, it shows the world a community that is active at all ages.

Get Involved
WHAT: Ride Carson
HOW: Post a picture on Instagram of riding a train, dirt bike, motorcycle, hang glider, horse, skateboard, bicycle, raft or golf cart. Hashtag it #RideCarsonCity.
LEARN MORE: visitcarsoncity.com

A woman sustained non-life threatening injuries after the vehicle she was driving plunged 300 to 400 feet off an embankment into a canyon east of Carson City on Saturday morning, a Carson City sheriff’s sergeant said.

The 29-year-old woman was found at around 10 a.m. in Brunswick Canyon off Sedge Road by both Care Flight and Carson City Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Hikers called 911 dispatch at around 9:30 a.m. and said there was a vehicle that went down an mbankment and a woman who was injured, said Carson City Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Cullen. The vehicle went straight down the embankment and did not appear to have rolled, said Cullen.

The hikers told officers they heard and saw the vehicle go down the cliff and went toward it where the injured was able to get out of walk toward them, said Cullen.

She was flown by Care Flight to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Her injuries are believed to be non life-threatening.

Traffic is expected to be heavy this Memorial Day weekend. Even if you are not travelling out of town, remember to buckle up you and your passengers. If you are planning on barbequing and having a few adult beverages remember to designate a driver or take a cab home.

Watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists who will be out in abundance so drive with extra care and remember what this weekend is about. Thank a veteran, serviceman or woman and let them know how much you appreciate all they have sacrificed for our freedom.

One of those freedoms is the freedom of choice. You make the choice whether or not to drink and drive, wear your seatbelt, speed or drive recklessly. Your choices affect others who are on the roadways with you.

We all want to have a memorable and safe Memorial Day weekend. So plan ahead and watch out for one another and if you get a chance buy a cup of coffee or a meal for a serviceman, servicewoman or veteran.

— Sgt Scott McDaniel is with the Carson City Sheriff's Office and writes regular public safety columns.

Election volunteer Donna Hataway, left, helps Marla Myles of Carson City with her ballot Saturday at the courthouse. Early voting for the June 14 primary election will resume Tue ...

Graduation for the class of 2016 is Saturday, June 4, and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the Carson High School football field in Carson City.

One last photo opportunity will happen the morning of graduation. This is the photo of everyone together wearing caps and gowns. The 2016 senior class photo will be taken in the gym, so all seniors must arrive at the school, and meet in the gym by 8:45 a.m.

Family, friends, and guests should be aware that parking and seating is limited, so arrive early. Handicap seating and parking is also available, the best in the house.

The following story was written by the freshman honors biology students in Mrs. Julie Koop’s biology class at Carson High School. It was written by Jane Flieger, Jaelyn Young, Fox Ventura and Zack Vestal:

This year at Carson High School, Honors Biology teacher Julie Koop has implemented a new program for her early morning classes, creating a bird and pollinator garden. Inspired by Las Angeles Natural History Museum and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the students are taking part in a national program that has improved the environment and collects bird data. The students researched and brainstormed new ways to draw more birds to the school. They have studied the changes they have made including the new addition of bird feeders, bird houses, and are currently planting bushes and flowers.

The bird count at the school has increased as well as the scenic beauty of the school. Their main goal as a class is to attract a broader assortment of birds over an extended period of time through experimental design. In order to show the increase of the local birds, the classes are counting the number of birds sighted in a given area at specific times over the seasons.

The data has been sent to the Cornell Lab. At the beginning of the semester, when they first began this project, bird watching was a troublesome task. Today, as the sun beats down on a class of enthusiastic freshmen and sophomores, birds can be heard chirping through the newly-leaved trees. The air is hardly quiet but is instead replaced by the harmonious melody of birds who have found a new place to call home.

As a student, this experiment is a refreshing take on the science of habitats. It is nice to take a break from the textbooks, and learn something new about animals, about the environment, and especially about the region in which students live. The hands-on and engaging activities benefit both their morale and their school. They now agree they will definitely be paying more attention to nature’s feathered fauna because of the influence this project has yielded.

They would like to thank Home Depot for providing supplies and teaching them how to make bird houses. The project still needs more financial and product support, so if people would like to donate everything from binoculars, bird baths, bird houses and feeders, and other helpful ornithological items, please contact Mrs. Julie Koop at Carson High School at jkoop@carson.k12.nv.us.

Western Nevada College Offer
Like working with the hands at building stuff? Like fixing cars? Want to work for a company like Tesla? WNC is offering programs through the Jump Start CTE program in Construction, Automotive Repair, Auto Body, and Automated Industrial Technology to earn 24 college credits. Cost is minimal, and the classes will earn nationally recognized certifications that employers recognize! Questions? Students, go to Room 104 to sign up for success.
CHS TRANSCRIPTS 
Seniors, please stop by the CHS Guidance Office, and let them know where, and to what colleges, eighth semester transcripts should be sent.

Senator Scholarship Scoop
The Senator Scholarship Scoop is online at www.carsonhigh.com every Monday morning with the latest news about scholarships, testing, college visits, and grants. Go to “Academics” then “Counseling Department”, then “The Scoop”, or pick one up in the Guidance Office. And check this out: some scholarships are not awarded because no one even applied! Graduation is just around the corner, so do not be left wondering what to do next.

Safe Grad for Seniors
All right, so this is the last announcement for Safe Grad, and volunteers are still needed. If interested, please email Julie Slocum, the 2016 Safe Grad Coordinator, at jslocum@gncu.net with name, phone number and shift preference. The event will be held June 4-5 at the Carson City Community Center. 90 volunteers are needed to help with bag check, food, games and activities, door monitors, raffles, set-up, and clean-up. The shifts are as follows: 8:00-12:00 p.m. June 4, 10:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. June 4-5, 12:00-3:00 a.m. June 5, and 3:00-6:00 a.m. June 5. Thanks so much to those willing to volunteer.

Student of the Week
Ellen Cherpeski is the CHS student of the week! She is an honor student who spends some of her free time after school giving back by tutoring students every day. She is a very kind person who is also empathetic. Ellen is very dedicated to her pursuits, and is sought out for tutoring in multiple subjects. She is a hard worker which results in her diligence and persistence in helping those she is around and with whom she interacts. Ellen is a wonderful addition to Carson High School. Thanks for that motivating personality that positively affects other students around CHS on a daily basis.

— Senator Square columnist Phil Brady is an English teacher at Carson High School in Carson City, Nev.

The Board of Supervisors will consider water and sewer connection fee increases for new users and a $5.3 million contract for a an energy-related building project. The board’s lengthy and varied agend ...

Early voting in Clark County, where the key congressional and legislative races are occurring, was 50 percent greater than last year’s first day and a record, but still gruesomely low.

Western Nevada College will host the final display of its acclaimed traveling arts and humanities exhibition, “Always Lost: A Meditation on War,” in the main gallery of the Carson City campus this summer.

The exhibition, which began as a creative writing class project at WNC-Carson City in 2009, is coming home after being displayed at more than 50 venues across the nation. It will be on display June 3 through July 29, 2016.

In fall 2008, two WNC professors decried the impersonal nature of the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Professors Don Carlson and Marilee Swirczek envisioned a photography and literary exhibition to personalize the wars. It included original literary work by students, veterans and their families and other Nevada writers. The project also included the “Wall of the Dead,” individual photographs with names of U.S. military service members who perished in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars since Sept. 11, 2001.

The Dallas Morning News granted permission to use their 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning Iraq War combat photographs as part of the exhibition. Photographs and profiles of three WNC student veterans remind us of the thousands of service members returning home from war, and original poetry by Army SPC Noah C. Pierce, who died by suicide after serving two tours in Iraq, shines a light on the epidemic of veteran suicide.

Throughout the years, the Wall of the Dead continued to grow. When “Always Lost” made its debut, there were approximately 4,000 faces and names on the Wall. Today, there are nearly 7,000.

During its seven years of travel, “Always Lost” was displayed at colleges, universities, libraries, veterans’ organizations, and community centers across the nation. The Minnesota Humanities Center sponsored an 18-month statewide tour of the exhibit as part of their "Veterans' Voices" program, and a second copy of the exhibition traveled across Nevada as an official NV150 Sesquicentennial exhibit on a tour sponsored by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Other venues incorporated “Always Lost” into their ongoing veterans’ outreach efforts, such as the Marin County Library featuring the exhibition as part of California’s statewide “Outreach to Veterans” program and the Ann Arbor, MI, District Library hosting a community forum in conjunction with the exhibition’s installation at their site.

Proclamations honoring the exhibition were presented by the Carson City Board of Supervisors (October 2014), the office of Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (November 2014), and the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners (November 2015).

“Always Lost: A Meditation on War” has been funded and maintained through grants from the Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, and Nevada Humanities; along with generous donations from organizations and individuals. This support made the traveling exhibition possible.

To find out more about “Always Lost: A Meditation on War,” visit: www.wnc.edu/always_lost/

VIEWING HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
June 3- July 29, 2016 (closed July 4)
Western Nevada College Main Gallery
2201 West College Parkway
Bristlecone Building
Carson City, NV 89703
INFO: 775-445-3000

Fourth- and fifth-graders at Bordewich-Bray Elementary School spent their final physical education class of the year Thursday at Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City.

Teacher Linda Hurzel said it’s a good way to teach them the basics of a sport they can play for a lifetime.
“It’s a sport where you’re really competing against yourself,” Hurzel said. “You can play this well into your 90s if you want.”

Johnny Deleon, 9, saw even greater potential.

“It’s a chance for people who want to play golf when they’re older to learn how,” Johnny said. “When they’re older they can be professional or something.”

Hurzel said the students learned the basics of golf during a three-week course in January put on by the First Tee of Northern Nevada, which provides training at each of the schools.

It has become tradition at Bordewich-Bray and Fritsch elementary schools to put those skills to use on the actual golf course using actual clubs during the final week of school.

“It’s a very popular event with our students,” Hurzel said. “Some of our kids have never been to a golf course.”
Students participated in putting, chipping and full-swing drills set up by instructors from the First Tee of Northern Nevada, a youth-development program teaching life skills and leadership through golf.

“Nothing compares to bringing these kids out on the course,” said program director Christine Uhalde. “They are able to get a real feel for the game.”

Part of the First Tee program is to teach students the organization’s nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
“It’s awesome,” said Jordan Dickens, 10. “You try to be competitive but not so competitive that you’re not being a good sport.”

Phoebe Hubbard, 10, liked the teaching style.

“It’s fun and crazy,” she said. “They teach us how to learn golf the right way and not in a mean way. They’re soft about it, and they let us learn in our own way.”

I have discovered a new weed to hate in my yard. Although its scientific name is Galium aparine (Latin for “to seize”), I prefer its more descriptive common names: sticky weed, cleavers, stickywilly, robin-run-the hedge, Velcro weed, goosegrass, or catchweed bedstraw.

While I have no idea why it is called stickywilly (one word), Velcro weed makes perfect sense, because it holds on tight. Try getting it off your gloves! The goosegrass moniker is due to the fact that it has been used to feed geese and other fowl, not because it is a grass. It has been used historically as a mattress filling, hence bedstraw.

I only had a few plants last year, but this winter’s moisture encouraged the seeds of this clinging sticky vine to proliferate. The plants are taking over my yard. It has formed dense tangled mats in my flowerbeds running over my iris, feverfew and penstemons. It can actually smother some plants. Stickywilly seeds and parts can lodge in pets’ fur and be challenging to remove. It can cause rashes in sensitive people.

This shallow tap-rooted annual won’t survive the winter, but it aggressively spreads its viney appendages over the ground and other plants quite quickly in the spring. I suspect the robin-run-the-hedge name is due to its ability to go through or over most any perennial or small shrub. Stems can reach six feet in length. It has small hooked hairs on its stems, leaves and seeds that catch on everything aiding in dispersal. Each plant can produce 100 to 400 seeds, which remain viable in the soil for three years. In addition to being a pest itself, it can host insect and disease pests.

Control involves removing plants either by hand or by hoeing before they go to seed. Applying mulch can reduce seedling germination. Once you reduce parental seed sources, planting competitive desirable plants will also slow this pest down. A preemergent herbicide containing the active ingredient oryzalin applied in the late fall can provide fair control. Postemergent herbicides with the active ingredient glyphosate will also provide control, if applied when the plants are small. An organic herbicide containing oil of clove can kill young plants.

I’m not interested in roasting its seeds and using them as a coffee substitute, or in using it as a diuretic or anti-inflammatory. I just want this thing gone! For more information see www.ipm.ucdavis.edu under “Catchweed Bedstraw Management Guidelines.

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

Visitors to the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Memorial Day weekend will see the fully restored 1875 locomotive Glenbrook under steam for public viewing and can take a ride on the steam train pulled by the Virginia & Truckee locomotive No. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Train rides are $8 for adults age 12 and older, $4 for ages 4-11, free for children age 3 and younger and half price for museum members. Museum Admission is $6 for adults and free for museum members and ages 17 and younger. The indoor exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Glenbrook is an 1875 narrow gauge 2-6-0 locomotive which first operated on the railroad of the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company. Following the decline of Comstock mining in the 1890s, the locomotive worked on the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company, pulling trainloads of tourists between Truckee and Tahoe City.

It was set aside for preservation in 1926, but ultimately was sold to the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad in California. In 1943 it was purchased and donated to the Nevada State Museum for preservation, making it the first piece of railroad rolling stock to belong to the state.
For more information, contact (775) 687-6953.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park in Silver Springs is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of June. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

Come experience the awesome night sky over Fort Churchill State Historic Park at Friday's "Starry Night" event. Enjoy a tour of the celestial neighborhood while talking about the night sky as a remarkable natural resource to be celebrated, protected, and enjoyed. Please dress for the weather. Red lights are encouraged.
WHEN: Friday, June 3, 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

National Trails Day
Saturday, June 4, is American Hiking Society National Trails Day®. Show your love for trails and the outdoors by joining our park interpreter for a 3.7-mile hike (one-way) along the Carson River Ranches. There will be plenty of sights and sounds to enjoy as we explore an area of the park known for its lush cottonwood forest and recognized as an important bird area. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection and comfortable close-toed shoes. Cameras, binoculars, insect repellant and a picnic lunch are also encouraged. Space is limited. Reservations required; please call 775-577-4880 to reserve your spot.
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Please meet at Buckland Station. The logistics of this hike will require caravanning, carpooling and shuttling. High clearance vehicles are recommended as travel on an unmaintained dirt road will be necessary. Buckland Station is located approximately 9 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

Coffee with a Ranger
Bring your favorite mug and join a ranger for some early morning conversation. Ask questions, learn about the park, share your experiences and make new friends.
WHEN: Sunday, June 5 & Sunday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Walk-in campsite at the Samuel Buckland Campground at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

Get Outdoors Day
It’s GO Day (National Get Outdoors Day)! A perfect day to get out, get active and embrace your local parks, forests, refuges or other public lands. If you are looking to discover a new park or simply re-visit an old favorite, come to Fort Churchill State Historic Park and join our park interpreter for a comfortable 3.5–mile hike (round-trip with lunch break mid-way) along the Nature Trail. This trail, which parallels the Carson River, provides plenty of opportunities to discuss and discover the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection, and comfortable close-toed shoes. Cameras, binoculars, insect repellant and a picnic lunch are also encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south
of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver
Springs, NV 89429.
COST: Saturday, June 11, is “Discover Nevada State Parks” Day. Park entrance fees will be waived. There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

History Hike
Bring your walking shoes and join our park interpreter for a short hike (less than 1 mile) around historic Fort Churchill. See the fort ruins, learn about the early history of the area and hear stories about daily life at a frontier fort. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection and comfortable close-toed shoes. Cameras, binoculars, and insect repellant are also encouraged.
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Fort Churchill museum. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south of the
Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs,
NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

Photography Workshop
Bring your camera, family, and friends to Fort Churchill this summer and learn how to take stunning photos with photographer Marie Nygren. The program will start at Buckland Station with a short talk about art principles, including color, angles, patterns and light to help strengthen the composition of your photos. The talk will be followed by a short drive to Fort Churchill to shoot landscape photos and possibly a dramatic sunset. Marie will be on site to help make the most of this learning experience.

WHEN: Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Buckland Station. Buckland Station is located approximately 9 miles south of
the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

Junior Ranger
Calling all kids to Fort Churchill! Come and explore the rich history and natural wonders found in and around Fort Churchill State Historic Park. A variety of activities, crafts and short hikes will be part of the fun. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Cameras, binoculars and insect repellant are also encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south
of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver
Springs, NV.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

Twilight Trek
Have you ever wondered what happens at Fort Churchill after the sun goes down? Join our park interpreter for a special evening exploration of the park. We will be learning about the animals that are active between dusk and dawn, and the adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive in the dark. Please bring plenty of water, comfortable closed-toe shoes and a flashlight.

WHEN: Friday, June 24, 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south
of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver
Springs, NV 89429.
COST: Park entrance fees apply. $7.00 per vehicle, Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the program.

— Jenny Ramella is a Public Information Officer for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Crowds turned out Sunday to see vintage trains up close and experience local history in action at the Nevada State Railroad Museum off South Carson Street in Carson City.

Visitors were treated to rides aboard V&T Engine No. 25 of the original Virginia and Truckee Railroad line, as well as the Glennbrook Engine originally of the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company and later the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

The V&T Engine No. 25 took passengers on an extended ride from Wabuska Station that included steam demonstrations and car transfers.

From the engine house behind the museum, the Glennbrook also provided short rides for visitors, who were able to get an up close look at the cab and controls of the engine.

The Glennbrook, a smaller locomotive once used to move logs from Lake Tahoe to flumes at Spooner Summit, made its debut this weekend after months of extensive repairs to replace the boiler, engine operations volunteers said Sunday.

The McKean Motor Car was also out of the engine house this weekend and on display for tours.

Churchill County commissioners voted last Wednesday to submit their finalized comments and suggested revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial Rule Planning 2.0 initiative. The initia ...