The Carson City Historical Society will hold yard sales this year on July 8 and August 5. The Saturday only sales will be held at the Foreman-Roberts House park, 1207 N. Carson Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is space still available for vendors of antiques, collectibles or crafts. The space rental is $25 which supports the Historical Society. The Historical Society will be selling antiques and collectibles from their collection. Donations for the Society to sell will be gladly accepted. Call 882-4726 for more information or to reserve a space.

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday night in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and other charges.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched at 8:14 p.m. to locate a possible intoxicated driver. The reporting party was following the suspect vehicle southbound on North Carson Street and advised the suspect vehicle was failing to maintain its travel lane and nearly had a head on collision with another vehicle while in Washoe Valley.

A deputy was able to find the vehicle, followed it and observed it weaving in its travel lane, crossing the dashed white lane line and white right fog line at the edge of the road. The deputy performed a traffic stop at the intersection of South Carson and Rhodes Street.

The driver identified himself with his Nevada driver’s license. The officer observed thick, slurred speech and slow movements. He was asked if he would perform standardized field sobriety tests. He agreed. He denied consuming alcohol and said he takes Xanax, having taken his last dose that morning.

While speaking with the man, the deputy observed his balance was wobbly. The man showed clues of impairment on the tests. He had a slight odor of alcohol on his breath but refused to provide a preliminary breath test and was arrested.

At jail he refused evidentiary testing. A search warrant to obtain blood samples was granted by a Carson City judge and samples were collected. At intake into the jail, he voluntarily provided a preliminary breath test sample to jail staff with a result of .140, the arrest report states. He faces misdemeanor charges of DUI, failure to maintain a travel lane and failure to obey traffic control devices. Bail: $1,336.

In other arrests:
— A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, 5 p.m. in the 200 block of East Winnie Lane for a contempt of court warrant issued on Wednesday. He was booked and released on the warrant.

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.

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In the 35 years that Western Nevada College has been offering an associate degree in nursing program, there hasn’t been a graduate as young as Morgan Tingle.

She will graduate with her Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing at the age of 19 on Monday, May 22. She also was the youngest admitted into the program as a 17-year-old two years ago.

“I think being a younger student in the program gives me a different perspective than the majority of nursing students,” Tingle said. “It shows my passion about my profession. It means I have more time to experience nursing as a career and to advance my skills. It also gives me many years and opportunities to further my profession in nursing.”

Tingle’s unparalleled accomplishment has made her appreciate who has helped her reach this point and triggered excitement about the people she can help in the future.

“I have grown so much personally and professionally since the beginning of the program and I have acquired so many practical nursing skills,” she said. “I am so grateful for the knowledgeable and caring instructors who have encouraged me and pushed me to get to where I am today, as well as my scholarship donors who have supported me. I am grateful to my fellow students who support and push each other to study and succeed. I am so excited to begin making a difference in the community and people’s lives.”

Tingle identified a professional career that excited her and matched her interests by the time she was 13. From baby-sitting she learned that she loved spending time with children and caring for babies. When she excelled in biology and anatomy classes in middle school and high school, she realized that nursing would be the perfect calling for her.

“I decided to become a nurse so I could make a difference in others’ lives,” Tingle said.

WNC's Jump Start College hastened Tingle's nursing school plans by allowing her to take the prerequisite classes during her senior year at Carson High School.

Judith Cordia, director and division chair of WNC's Nursing & Allied Health Department, was impressed by Tingle’s credentials coming into the program.

"Morgan was admitted into the nursing program because she met the qualifications, which are rigorous," Cordia said. "She followed her dream, stayed focused and proved that these are essentials that pave the way to success.
"The faculty and I realized what a special opportunity this was for Morgan and welcomed the challenge to provide her with an education as the cornerstone for all of her future educational endeavors."

As she has progressed through WNC’s nursing program, Tingle has personally experienced what attracted her to the program in the first place.

“The most rewarding part of the nursing program has been having the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others,” Tingle said. “Some days it can be something small like putting a smile on a patient’s face; other days it can be the feeling of awe after making someone's heart beat again when you weren't so sure if they were going to make it.”

Tingle’s accelerated higher education pace hasn’t slowed by any means. While enrolled in WNC’s nursing program, she took a class during fall and spring semesters at the University of Nevada, Reno, to move closer to a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

“Since I have completed some of the classes during nursing school, I only have nine more classes left in the RN to BSN program,” Tingle said. “I will finish these classes while I work as a registered nurse (RN) at Carson Tahoe Hospital. I expect to obtain my bachelor’s degree in December of 2018.”

Through her clinical experiences, Tingle became enamored with the personnel at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
“I enjoyed Carson Tahoe Hospital's environment the best. I valued the teamwork demonstrated on each unit and I wanted to be a part of this team,” she said.

Tingle and her nursing classmates will celebrate their graduation with a pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, May 19 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. in Carson City.

Carson City is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Debt Management Commission and Historic Resources Commission.

The Debt Management Commission provides a cursory review of proposed bonded indebtedness, makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors based upon statutory limits on Ad-Valorem, rates and tax caps, and establishes debt management policies. Meetings are held at least every August and February and may also meet at the call of the Chairman.

There is one (1) opening for a “Citizen-at-Large” to fill a partial term, expiring March 2019.

Applicants should be aware that a minimum commitment of up to ten hours a year is expected. All members will serve without compensation. Applicants must be Carson City residents to qualify. Let it be known that all applications submitted to this office will be considered public information.

Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2017. Review and/or interviews of the applicants are tentatively planned for the next scheduled Debt Management Commission meeting.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Historic Resources Commission.

There is one (1) position available, for a term that expires in July 2021. There is an open position available in any of the following categories for a total of two appointments to be made by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with CCMC 18.06.025: Building Construction.

The Historic Resources Commission reviews and makes decisions regarding projects in the Carson City Historic District and/or recommendations to the Regional Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors regarding matters relating to Carson City historic resources.

The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint the qualified persons to the Commission. Applicants must be Carson City residents and a professional in one of the categories listed above to qualify. All members will serve without compensation. The City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions Policy and Procedures can be viewed online at www.carson.org/volunteer. All applications submitted to this office will be considered public information.

Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2017. Interviews for these volunteer positions are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Applicants can apply at the Carson City Executive Offices, 201 N. Carson Street #2 Carson City.
(775) 887-2100 FAX 887-2286 E-Mail: rporcari@carson.org

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC as we celebrate 6 years in business in Carson City, Nevada.
"The Art of Metal", with featured artist John Branstetter.
Complimentary beverages and light appetizers will be available.

More than 25 Spectrum employee volunteers will be in Carson City this Saturday to support the Charter Communications, Inc. national philanthropic initiative, Spectrum Housing Assist, which focuses on safe and healthy homes and seeks to improve 25,000 homes by the year 2020.

Spectrum partners with Rebuilding Together to provide critical home repairs to low-income homeowners. For this event, Spectrum and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will rebuild a home in the Carson Colony area of Carson City.

Homeowners Wyman and Joanie are both seniors and members of the Washoe Tribe in Nevada. They have lived in Carson City for more than 68 years. Wyman, a former U.S. Navy serviceman from the Vietnam era, is wheelchair bound and Joanie is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer. Rebuilding Together and Spectrum are providing critical assistance to ensure a safe home that Wyman, Joanie and their grandchildren can enjoy for years to come.

“At Spectrum, we know the importance of a safe and healthy home. Spectrum Housing Assist was created to improve the livelihoods of residents and offer opportunities for our employees to help strengthen the communities in which we live and work,” said Spectrum Area Vice President Chris Hinzmann in a news release. “All of our area employees are happy to join the talented Rebuilding Together team of skilled contractors and local volunteers to make a long-lasting impact in our community.”

To learn more about Spectrum Housing Assist, visit SpectrumHousingAssist.com.

Spectrum Housing Assist has been implemented nationally for 2017, across the company’s 41-state service area. Our website features inspirational stories of impact, homeowner resources, education and activities that will help people maintain safe and healthy homes. Since its inception, the program has helped improve more than 9,100 homes.

Two bills were introduced Thursday aimed to recognize firefighters with a memorial in Carson City and further enhance safety measures for Nevada's first emergency responders.

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Aaron D. Ford joined police and fire representatives to announce the legislation. Senate Bill 540 will create a memorial for Nevada firefighters at the Capitol Complex in Carson City, and Senate Bill 541 creates a sentencing enhancement for certain felony offenses when the victim is targeted because he or she is first responder.

“Today, we’re sending a clear message that Nevadans honor and appreciate our first responders who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe,” said Senator Ford. “These bills will give the fallen firefighters the respect and recognition they deserve and will send a message that Nevada will not tolerate targeted attacks against our brave first responders.”

“Every day, our police officers, firefighters, and other first responders are willing to risk injury and even death to serve the public,” said Richard McCann, Executive Director of the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers. “Senate Bill 541 will send a message that the state of Nevada has no tolerance for those who seek to harm law enforcement and first responders, and those who do will face significant penalties.”

“Nevada’s fallen firefighters deserve to be honored at the seat of state government.” said Angelo Aragon, President of the Professional Firefighters of Nevada. “We are proud to support Senate bill 540 which will place the Nevada Firefighters Memorial on the grounds of the Capitol Complex to let our brave firefighters and their families know that we greatly appreciate the service of those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Join us as we make history as Carson City and Douglas County join together to celebrate, remember and fight back for the American Cancer Society. This Saturday at Mills Park, 34 teams will join together to walk the track enjoying entertainment, food, fundraising and fun.

We will start at 11 a.m. and continue until 11 p.m. We will have multiple team raffles, a poker walk, 50-50 raffle and an end of night raffle to name just a few fundraising events.

A special luminary ceremony will commence at 9 p.m. when we walk the track we have walked all day lit only with luminary bags made in honor of those who have fought the fight and are still with us and in memory of those who are no longer with us.

Come join us and support your community and "GIVE CANCER THE BOOT"! Go here for more information.

The public is invited to attend two Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery located in Fernley, Nev.

The first is on Saturday, May 27, 2017 with a "Flag-In" event. Volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 AM to assist in placing an American flag on each gravesite. Participants will receive a free commemorative WW1 pin to show appreciation in preparing the cemetery for the main Memorial Day ceremony.

Then, on Monday, May 29, 2017 there will be a Memorial Service at the cemetery beginning at 11:00 AM. The event is expected to last an hour. Based on previous years, more than 3,000 people are expected to attend the Memorial Day ceremony. You may want to arrive early due to parking and to also obtain the best viewing spot.

The keynote speaker will be Kevin Tokarski, Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift -U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Nevada Department of Veterans Services Deputy Director, Fred Wagar. The ceremony will also include performances by the Maytan Band, conducted by CW4 Alan Pefley, U.S. Army.

The event is sponsored by the Northern Nevada Veterans' Coalition and hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. The Coalition is a group of veterans as well as non-veterans whose main focus is to support the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada. The cemetery serves veterans and their families from Northern Nevada and Eastern parts of California.

Directions: The Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located East on I-80 at Exit 48 in Fernley. If coming from Reno, turn left after exiting the freeway and go under I-80 past the Denny’s/gas station. Turn left on Mission. Turn right on Veterans Way to the Cemetery.

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Please join us as Karen Kreyeski unveils her show, Fragile Jewels of the Earth, on Friday, June 2, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Karen Kreyeski, a Montana native, learned to love Nevada the first time she swam in the ice cool blue waters of Lake Tahoe and the romance proceeded throughout the next several decades as she flew over, drove through, or hiked the hidden meadows, valleys, ravines in those mountains she passed on interstates 80, 95, or 395 or deserts she explored on foot. Her current work on wild flowers reminds us that the earth has fragile jewels for us to nurture for our own enjoyment as well as save for our children and grandchildren to discover.

This show will remain on display until June 29th.

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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a three vehicle crash near the intersection of Saliman and William Street.

The wreck was reported at 3:30 p.m. At least one person was had minor injuries and will be taken by ambulance to the hospital. The crash is blocking traffic on William Street. Arriving deputies will divert traffic around the crash scene. Motorists can expect delays.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to the Carson Mall late Thursday afternoon for a report of a possible structure fire. It turned out to be a fire in a trash can.

The call came into dispatch just after 4:35 p.m. for a report of smoke coming from a business that sells furniture. First responders on scene report not having seen smoke or flames upon arrival. It was determined a few minutes later to be from a trash can.

The Austin Lounge Lizards return to historic Virginia City, Nevada for another fun filled night at Piper's Opera House. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30.

The Austin Lounge Lizards are arguably the perfect pairing of their hometown’s slogan, “Live Music Capital of the World,” and its unofficial motto, “Keep Austin Weird.” Since 1980, the Lizards have been spoofing the topics American families try to avoid at the Thanksgiving table: subjects like politics, religion, romance, and themselves. With pointed lyrics, precise harmonies and instrumental expertise, the band has become legendary for its satirical skewering through song

Tickets online at LizardsDoPipers.eventbrite.com, by phone at (775)461-1101, or at Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City.

Two local students have been recognized for their completion of a 16-week internship program created through the Carson City branch of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation and Western Nevada College.

WNC students Steven Larkin and Sindy Barajas were selected for the Spring 2017 semester. On Thursday, May 18, the two successfully completed the program. They intend to finish their college education through the University of Nevada, Reno.

"They did an outstanding job in the program and learned a great deal about the Parole and Probation function," said Lt. Jorge Pierrott with Nevada Parole and Probation, Northern Command, Carson City.

The internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the Division of Parole and Probation. The internship introduces students to all facets of the Parole and Probation function and insight on how parole and probation impacts the criminal justice system, Pierrott said.

The internship was geared to provide students with a “hands on” experience in order for them to receive the most realistic experience of what Parole and Probation professionals do on the job, he said.

Students were taught the rehabilitation process, education on how to communicate with offenders and first-hand experience on how parole and probation officers guide offenders to become contributing members of society. They also learned the tactics and methods used by Parole and Probation staff to prevent criminal activity and increase public safety.

To be picked, students selected to participate in the program had to be in good standing with the college, possess strong leadership skills, strong communication skills, possess a positive attitude and be motivated to learn. 

Western Nevada College staff performed initial interviews on all potential candidates. Those students who passed the initial interview were later interviewed by the Division of Parole and Probation before being accepted to the program. 

The Division of Parole and Probation and Western Nevada College intend to continue the program and give future students the opportunity to learn more about the Parole and Probation function, while receiving college credit.

The safest street party in Carson City, the 2017 Cops and Kids Open House, is this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

The annual free event, where the community and law enforcement, youth advocates and agencies come together for a day of fellowship, activities, music, food, games, ID kits for children and more, is entering its 14th season. Each year has grown in popularity, with hundreds if not at least a thousand or more children attending with their families.

"There's something for everyone, some things familiar and some new activities including a kids petting zoo sponsored by The Littlest Things and strawberry planting," said organizer and DARE Officer Lisa Davis. "We have a lot of new stuff this year, games, demonstrations. We will have something for every age."

And of course hot dogs. Each year Grocery Outlet has generously donated hot dogs, buns and cold drinks for all partygoers, cooked up by the Kiwanis Club.

Cops and Kids is the first pre-National Night Out event heading into summer and highlights what's ahead with the Aug. 1 event held annually at Mills Park.

On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, stellar squad, members of the SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol as well as community groups, such as Partnership Carson City and the Carson City Library, which will be on deck to introduce children and families to its summer reading program.

The Cops and Kids Street Party event is made possible through the sponsorship of Sheriff Ken Furlong, Grocery Outlet, the Kiwanis Club, American Family Insurance - Kadee Mason Agency, Jamba Juice, Sun Spot Tanning, Dan Kim Rock-it Productions, Northern Nevada Coin, Emblem Club, Monarch Direct, Downtown Carson City Business Association, Liz's Biz, Shelter Insurance - Max Macedo; ORH LLC, a construction company; RCM Realty.

For more information contact DARE Officer Lisa Davis at (775) 283-7809.

A very large crowd of well over 100 people attended Thursday night's grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the all-new Battle Born Business Center at 1000 North Division Street in downtown Carson City.

The celebration, featuring live music, food and refreshments, was also a benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, Kathie Taylor of In Plain Sight Marketing said.

Project joint partners Nevada Builders Alliance, RCM Realty Group, Handelin Law and NAI Alliance celebrated the completion of a two-story 15,350 square-foot business venue that has attracted companies from Reno.

Frame Architecture and Sierra Contractors Source, both from Reno, established new Carson City sites in the Battle Born Business Center, Taylor said.

Nevada Builders Alliance Chief Executive Officer Aaron West said the new center was designed to be a place where businesses could meet and collaborate.

Two suites are currently available for lease, Taylor said.

For more information on Battle Born Business Center's available office suites, contact NAI Alliance Commercial Sales and Leasing Agent Ale Avila at 775-546-2893 or email at aavila@NAIalliance.com.

The public is invited to the regular monthly meeting of the Carson City Republican Party which will be held at Silver State Charter High School, 788 Fairview Dr Carson City, NV.

The doors are open at 6:30PM for a social half hour then the meeting begins at 7:00PM.

We will be having the Executive Director of the Nevada Republican Party as our guest speaker and he will be covering a wide range of political topics including what we will be doing in the upcoming year and plans for the 2018 midterm elections.

Hope to see you there!

A grand opening celebration for the new Shoe Tree Brewing Company, located next door to Carson Hot Springs Resort, has been scheduled for June 17 from noon to 10 p.m. at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.

The party will feature the brewery's signature craft beers along with food, games and live music by The Scoundrels, The Shames and Black Crosses.

Shoe Tree Brewing Company, a much-anticipated addition to the Nevada state Capital, opened softly on March 11 following nearly a year of construction and permits.

The tasting room is open Monday through Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m., Fridays 2 to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays noon to 8 p.m.

Visit Shoe Tree Brewing Company online here or follow it on Facebook here.