Classic Sea Plane over east Carson City.

Proscenium Players, Inc. is holding open auditions for our next production coming this fall: Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe by Eric Coble. The play centers around Edgar as he works his way through four of his most famous stories, all while trying to convince the audience that he’s not insane.

Male casting is for 4 men between the ages of 45-50, 2 men in their 60’s, and 1 man between 20-30. Female casting is for 1 woman (or male) 18-30 and 1 woman between 45-50. There are no pre-casted roles. Auditions will be cold reading.

Audition Dates & Times: Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30 pm & Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 am.

Audition Location: Brewery Arts Center – MHJ Black Box Theater 449 W. King St., Carson City.

All cast and crew members are required to become PPI members before the first performance. This production is scheduled for 8 shows on three consecutive weekends in September. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday evenings (9/15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30), and matinee performances on Sunday 9/17 and 9/24.

Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe - Character Description:

M) Poe (40-50) Edgar Allan Poe. As himself attempting to use the storylines to convince the audience of his sanity. Plays the character of the story writer, story teller, and narrator throughout the play.

M) Edgar (40-50) Poe's ego. Represents Poe's image of himself as a character in the The Raven, and Fall of the House of Usher. The friend of Roderick Usher from their schooldays, Edgar visits Roderick’s house after hearing unsettling news that his friend needs to be comforted.

M) Roderick Usher (40-50) An old friend of Edgar from their schooldays. Sullen and shy, Roderick believes that the House of Usher in which he resides is a living creature; he is depressed because he and his twin sister, Madeline, are the last surviving members of the Usher family. Roderick is comforted by Edgar until the death of Madeline, and then Roderick is overcome with grief that the Usher line is nearly ended. Roderick is attacked in anger by Madeline for burying her alive.

F) Madeline Usher (40-50) The twin sister of Roderick Usher. She suffers from an incurable illness. Upon being placed in a tomb after she appears to have died, she returns from the tomb to kill Roderick for burying her alive.

M/F) The Raven (>18) (This character will be fully costumed.) The Raven symbolizes Poe's grief and memories of his lost love. Presents the reality to Poe that his thoughts of Lenore would be with him forever, due to the presence of the Raven. His soul will never be freed from hers. The Raven brings Poe wisdom over the war that is going on in his mind, fighting to forget Lenore, but the Raven allows him to realize that he cannot forget her; he just has to go on despite his mourning.

M) Santé (60's) Santé is a compilation of victims of the Spanish Inquisition and others that may be facing extreme personal hardships. Santé is tortured physically and emotionally, confronted with the threat of a slow and painful death, challenge of faith and personal beliefs, and the strength of human will to survive.

M) Old Man (60's) A kindly old man who trusts Poe to take care of him and help him out. During the evenings, old man is watched by Poe while he sleeps. The old man has an odd eye which Poe believes to represents evil. The Old Man is murdered and buried in the floorboards of his home. Poe believes the sound of the old man's beating heart can be heard which haunts him into a frenzied confession, even though it is in fact his own.

M) Policeman #1 (40-60) Officer investigating a reported noise at the Old Man's residence. Character is the more experienced investigator at the Old Man's home. Initially unsuspecting of a crime until the caretaker freely admits to the murder.

M) Policeman #2 (20-30) Officer investigating a reported noise at the Old Man's residence. Character is the less experienced investigator at the Old Man's home. Provides details for completing statements of the more senior officer.

Today has all the makings of a great day. Have lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and speaker Caren Roblin will teach you about the good, bad, and ugly sides of social media. Meet artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks at the Nevada Arts Council this evening. A reception in honor of their shared exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Ladies are invited to join the weekly Muscle Powered bike ride in Ash Canyon, just don’t forget your helmet and some sunscreen. Let the students of Carson High Musical Theater entertain you during their last concert of the year; general admission is only $4.00.

TUESDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘The Meskel Festival’ paintings by Eyob Mergia of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; Artists’ Reception and Talk 5pm-7:30pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Ross Gold Park - Meet at 280 Appion Way (9am-10am; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
• -- $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• -- Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! Luncheon ‘Social Media – the good, bad and ugly’ presented by Caren Roblin, Sierra Nevada Media Group at the Gold Dust West (11am-1pm; Tickets $16 in advance, $20 at the door; RSVP to 775-882-1565, limited seating)
• -- All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• -- Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am)
• -- Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner at Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• -- $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• -- Carson City Arts and Cultural Coalition Meeting in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm; all artists, representatives of arts organizations, and those interested in the arts in Carson City are invited)
• -- C@pital Coders at the Carson Library (4pm-5pm; open to all Middle and High School Students that have an interest in coding; learn how or learn new skills)
• -- MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music.)
• -- Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• -- Reception and Artists Talk for “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (reception 5pm-7:30pm, artists talk 6:15pm)
• -- Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Prison Hill-Koontz Lane - Meet Gina in the dirt parking area left of the water tanks at the end of Koontz Lane (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at the Foothill Trailhead, off Winnie Lane (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions)
• -- Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go tohttp://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• -- Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
• -- Live Music with Hans Eberbach in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Cub Scouts Informational Social at the Dayton Church of Latter Day Saints: 304 Driftwood Way (6pm; ages 8 - 11; activities and root beer floats)
• -- Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
• -- Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
• -- Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6:30pm; annual membership $15; this month’s photo topic: Macro)
• -- Acoustic Tuesday: Live Music with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• -- Carson High Musical Theater Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; General admission $4)
• -- Virginia City High School Drama presents "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" in the Virginia City High School Commons: 95 S R St, Virginia City (7pm; $5)

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday signed into law the bill reorganizing the V&T Railroad Commission.
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When someone changes jobs, or retires, they need to decide whether to keep the retirement savings account they have with the old employer, commonly known as 401(k). They do have the option or ability to “roll it over” or transfer to a new or an existing IRA account.

Depending on the age and the goals and circumstances, it might be best to leave the 401(k) account where it is.

There is an ‘early withdrawal’ penalty to consider. If they are younger than age 59 ½, many withdrawals from an IRA are subject to a special 10% of the amount withdrawn penalty.

However, withdrawals from a 401(k) retirement account can be received in the year they turn age 55 without a 10% ‘early withdrawal’ penalty.

Sometimes the 401(k) is invested well and the employer is paying most or all of the fees. If the money is transferred or “rolled over” to an IRA, the owner will pay any fees.

Another possibility for some folks is to transfer the money in the old 401(k) to a new 401(k). It could be the new employer has a 401(k) retirement plan. Or, maybe a new business is started and it has or will have a 401(k) plan that can accept transfers.

It seems important to consider what might happen in the future to help decide to keep the old 401(k) account or to transfer it to a new IRA or other 401(k) plan. If you want monthly checks and the old plan only allows for annual withdrawals, it may be best to transfer to a new retirement account.

Be sure to check out the new employer plan to be sure a transfer will be accepted OK, without a lot of special fees or costs.

Some investments might be transferred “in kind”. If the old account has individual stocks and you want to keep those investments, find out if a transfer can be done “in kind” instead of selling and buying the same investments.

Did you hear: “May you have the hindsight to know where you have been, and the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far.” — An Irish blessing.

— John Bullis is a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist and certified senior adviser who has served Carson City for more than 45 years. He is founder emeritus of Bullis and Company CPAs in Carson City.

Game wardens have closed the case of two Utah residents, sentenced for the illegal killing and possession of elk in both Nevada and Utah. The case spanned several years, three states, and a multitude of charges and poached animals.

The case stemmed from an October 2015 discovery of a 6x6 bull elk at the K- Savy Ranch in far Northeast Elko County. A Nevada game warden witnessed the illegal killing, and was then obstructed and detained behind closed gates while trying to investigate the crime. This obstruction led to a third conviction for an Idaho resident of interfering with an officer. The incident set off a complex, multi-year investigation by Nevada Department of Wildlife and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources that led to charges and convictions in both states for three people involved.

Amy Jo Summers, 42, of Tremonton, Utah, was sentenced May 15 in Elko District Court for gross misdemeanor willful possession of unlawfully killed big game. Penalties included a fine of $500 plus $125 administrative fees and a civil penalty of $2,000. She also forfeited a .243 caliber rifle used in the crime and a 6x6 bull elk rack. The administrative procedure for the violation carries a five year revocation of hunting, trapping and fishing privileges in 45 states.

Steven Frank Bennett, 69, of West Valley, Utah pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of wildlife outside a prescribed season in Elko Justice Court on April 14. He was assessed a $250 fine and $105 in administrative fees. Bennett also plead no contest in Box Elder County District Court in Utah On March 6 for two misdemeanors for “wanton destruction of protected wildlife” in the killing of two more bull elk outside his authorized hunting area.

For these separate counts, he received a 365 day suspended jail sentence per charge, fines and surcharges of $898.32, restitution of $16,000 to be paid in behalf of the Help Stop Poaching Fund, 18 months of probation, and 40 hours of community service. In addition, a large 6x6 bull elk rack was seized from Bennett’s residence. Administrative procedures that follow a crime such as this can carry a 20 year revocation of hunting privileges.

Susanne Arkoosh Bedke, 42, of Oakley Idaho, pled no contest in Box Elder County on May 3 to Interfering with an officer, a misdemeanor, for her role in the obstruction and holding of a game warden behind closed gates as he looked into the original crime. She received penalties that included 180 day jail sentence suspended upon the terms of the court agreement, a $680 fine and surcharge.

“This has to be one of the most bizarre cases we’ve seen in years,” said Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed of NDOW. “We had landowners trying to stop the investigation, and we had numerous crimes on both sides of the border. Our partner organizations in Utah did great work, and our guys were able to piece together a complex case that was frustrating at times.”

“The evidence in this case showed that this wasn’t just an issue of a hunter accidentally crossing state lines but that this was an act of criminals deliberately poaching Nevada’s elk and not fully cooperating with the authorities,” said NDOW Game Warden Nick Brunson.

Game wardens initially discovered the poaching case for Summers that led to the subsequent discovery of two additional illegal bull elk killed by Bennett in the same area, even though some of the charges were unrelated. “These cases of deliberate killing of Nevada wildlife with the use of fraudulent, out of state tags continue to be a big issue,” said Brunson.

The case started when Nevada game wardens witnessed Summers shooting a bull elk at Bedke’s K-Savy Ranch. Although the ranch property is comprised of land in three states — Nevada, Utah and Idaho, Summers shot the bull elk well inside Nevada.

Investigators confronted Summers, and she produced a Utah elk tag in an attempt to legitimize the crime. In subsequent field work, game wardens discovered the crime scenes of two other trophy bulls killed by Bennett, one of which was ten feet inside the border fence of Utah. There were no mature, bull elk seasons open at that time in that area of Nevada. Game wardens seized portions of Summers’ large 6 x 6 bull elk at one of Bedke’s Utah properties.

“It took a lot of leg work, but I’m proud of the results our officers got throughout this investigation,” said Turnipseed.

Sportsmen and the public who witness wildlife crime are urged to contact the Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 992-3030. To get the latest news about Nevada game wardens, follow Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed on Twitter @Chief_GW_NV. Investigators will discuss the case at length in an upcoming NDOW podcast.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive for felony suspicion of probation violation after he was found allegedly under the influence and attempting to enter vehicles and residences, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Stephen Scott Morse was taken into custody at 10:33 p.m. According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the area for a report of an intoxicated man wandering around the apartment complex attempting to enter apartments and vehicles.

A deputy arrived on scene and observed several residents who were pointing toward the north end of the complex. The arresting deputy heard someone yell out “that guy with no shirt is the one you are looking for,” the arrest report states. The deputy observed Morse attempting to open the passenger side front door of a vehicle.

The man was not wearing a shirt, was wearing a pair of denim shorts and had a single slipper and sock on his right foot, and did not have a sock or slipper on his left foot, the arrest report states.

The deputy conducted a wants and warrants check on the man and were advised he is currently on parole and probation with several conditions including having a curfew and to abstain from alcohol and drugs.

The man provided a breath sample with a result of 0.000. The deputy observed several signs that led him to believe the man was under the influence of an unknown, intoxicating substance.

Carson City Fire Department was called and he was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for treatment. Once the man was medically cleared he was taken to jail. During intake a bottle of prescription medication was located on the man.

The prescription was for 60 pills of Trazadone, the prescription labeled stated that it was filled May 22. There were a total of 36 pills in the bottle. He was arrested for suspicion of parole and probation violation. He is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

In other arrests:
— A 29-year-old woman was arrested Monday, 10:08 p.m. in the 3000 block of Melanie Lane for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Taken into custody was Alexandria Cristina Woolf of Henderson, Nev. According to the arrest report, Carson City Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies were called to a residence regarding a drug overdose.

A man admitted to taking a “speedball” about 15 minutes before emergency crews arrived. The “speedball” was a mixture of heroin and methamphetamine. He was taken to the hospital.

Deputies spoke with a female at the residence who said she was with the man and they used drugs together. She had two bags near her where she was sitting. A deputy asked if the bags were hers and she replied they were, the arrest report states. The woman gave deputies consent to search the bags. They found two loaded needles that were capped and “tooter” straws in the front pocket of her bag. “Tooter” straws are commonly used for inhaling narcotics.

Also located was burnt residue on three pieces of foil, two loaded needles with a brown liquid and a small clear plastic bag with suspected heroin. The woman told the deputy she had been to rehab numerous times and was supposed to check herself in to rehab Tuesday in Reno. The woman was emotional and said she had a drug problem, the arrest report states.

During jail pre-booking, a deputy located a small clear plastic baggie with a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Bail: $3,637.

— A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 4:46 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Carson Street for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, fictitious registration, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance. $2,556.

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.

Newly-retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will attempt to win his first American Century Championship golf tournament this summer, returning to the celebrity field for the first time since 2012.

The Cowboys all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, Romo played in the Lake Tahoe tournament for six consecutive years from 2007 through 2012. He was runner-up three successive years from 2009 – 2011, and had five top five finishes with an 11th place result. In 2011, Romo narrowed actor Jack Wagner’s 10-point lead on the back nine (modified Stableford format) prior to Wagner birdieing 17 to secure the victory.

Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book has installed Romo as a co-favorite to win with two-time defending champion Mark Mulder at 3 to 1. Now in its 28th year, the tournament is set for July 14-16 and offering a purse of $600,000, while raising money for local and national charities.

The 54-hole competition tests the golf skills of 80-plus stars from sports and entertainment and has donated over $4 million to charity. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, a Golf Digest Top 100 Course, has hosted the tournament since its inception. The tournament will be televised live by NBC Sports and NBCSN that weekend.

Romo, who retired from the NFL in April, played 13 seasons with the Cowboys and was a four-time Pro-Bowler. In the fall, Romo will debut as the lead color commentator for CBS on NFL games. He is an accomplished amateur golfer who’s made several attempts at qualifying for the U.S. Open, including earlier this month when he missed advancing by only a few strokes.

Romo will join a field of entertainment, sports stars and Hall of Famers including Aaron Rodgers, John Elway, Charles Barkley, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Steve Young, Marshall Faulk, Derek Fisher, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Alex Smith, Bode Miller, Al Michaels, Larry the Cable Guy, Jack Wagner, Mike Modano and first timers Charles Woodson and Paige Spiranac, professional golf competitor and personality.

A Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.

High pressure will bring a drying and warming trend to the region early this week. As temperatures rise, increased snowmelt will add flows to area creeks, streams and rivers with the potential for flooding along areas of the East and West Forks of the Carson River, the main stem of the Carson River, the East and West Forks of the Walker River and the main stem of the Walker River, and the Truckee River.

Minor flooding impacts will begin in parts of Carson Valley and continue through the week. On Tuesday morning

“The increased flows will result in minor flooding along portions of the West Fork Carson below Woodfords and into the Carson Valley,” according to the advisory. “This flooding will be confined mainly to farm and ranch lands near the river, but a few rural roads could be impacted. Flows are likely to be highest during the overnight hours before falling during the morning.”

The main stem of the Carson River, which travels between Genoa and Carson City, and crosses under Highway 395 at Cradlebaugh Bridge, is projected to rise above monitor stage (8 feet) leading into Wednesday and draw within 18 inches of flood stage Thursday morning, according to information gathered by Carson Valley Times.

Carson City emergency management officials say much of the flooding concern is for areas north and south of Carson City, From Washoe Valley to Carson Valley, which may pose travel issues for Carson City residents in the event of flooding. For Carson City specific forecasting see CarsonWeather.com.

Periods of rapid snow melt are likely to continue through the Memorial Day weekend, according to the weather service. This will lead to high flows and minor flooding near unregulated creeks and streams leading out of the Sierra, according to the weather service.

The greatest risk for flooding will occur through Thursday morning and again over the Memorial Day weekend from Saturday to Tuesday, May 30. Daily peak flows on small creeks and streams typically occur during the evening and overnight hours.

Creeks and streams will run fast and very cold, bringing the risk of hypothermia for those without protective gear. Those with plans to camp in the Sierra over the Memorial Day weekend should be prepared to quickly leave creek side campsites. Hikers will want to be cautious while trying to cross creeks and streams.

The advisory also is for the following California counties: Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Placer, Sierra and Plumas.

CARSON CITY — Brenda Silis, Program Manager at the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative announced Tuesday that Dr. Wirt Twitchell has joined CCCI as its coach.

The CCCI Coach is responsible for supporting participants, volunteers, and the Program Manager and conducts outreach to the broader community. In addition, the Coach supports CCCI’s efforts by organizing, recruiting, training and assisting Community Allies and program participants who, upon graduation, become “Champions for Change.”

The Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative (CCCI), is a Carson area non-profit dedicated to elevating families out of poverty through cooperative community efforts. It accomplishes this goal by intentionally creating relationships across class lines and empowering people in poverty to chart their own courses toward self-sufficiency.

Rather than just dealing with the immediate needs of its clients, CCCI provides resources over the long term to assist them in learning the skills they need to change their own lives and become financially independent

Through mentoring, classroom instruction, assistance in completing applications for higher education and other supportive services, CCCI addresses the root causes of poverty, rather than just treating its symptoms.

Dr. Twitchell, who holds an Ed. D in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, has a rich background in job and career coaching, inter-cultural communication and dispute resolution. Most recently he served as the Career Development Manager for the Native TANF Program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) based in Gardnerville. Dr. Twitchell taught at Western Nevada College, was the Director of Advising and Academic Services at Southern Oregon University and the Director of Academic Advising and Career Services at Truckee Meadows College.

“We’re delighted to have Wirt as part of our team as we continue to help working families help themselves,” said Shelly Aldean, chair of the CCCI Board of Directors. “His background and enthusiasm for helping others are an ideal complement to the C.I.R.C.L.E.S. organization.”

April job growth happened in all three of Nevada's metro areas with Carson City having its largest over-the-year decline of 1.5 percentage points bringing unemployment for the month to 5 percent, according to a report released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The unemployment rate in Reno/ Sparks, stands at 3.9 percent in April, and is below 4 percent for the first time since 2006. This is a decline of 0.3 percentage point from March and 1.4 percentage points from the same time last year.

In Las Vegas, the jobless rate remained at 4.8 percent and is down 1.2 percentage points from April 2016.

“All three metro areas followed the statewide trend with each unemployment rate experiencing a decline,” said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. “Additionally, all 17 counties are faring well with declining unemployment rates. Overall, the Silver State continues to show steady improvement in the labor market, with job growth on the rise.”

In Carson City, 500 jobs were added over the year, a growth of 1.7 percent, including the addition of 300 service providing jobs, according to the report. March 2017 unemployment in Carson City was 5.2 percent.

Laughter will be in overdrive this Friday at the Carson Comedy Club with funnyman headliner Dan St. Paul taking the Carson City standup stage.
Carson City Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m with the show at 8 p.m. Guest Comedians are Roger Diez, OC Gillam.

After a seven-year stint of headlining San Francisco clubs in the comedy duo Murphy-St. Paul, Dan launched out on his own with a solo act that was to land him in the finals of the nation's toughest comedy competition, the San Francisco International Stand-Up Comedy Competition.

Soon after, St. Paul moved to Los Angeles and appeared on several episodes of "An Evening at the Improv" plus numerous shows on VH-1, MTV, and Comedy Central.

Since then, he has opened for such superstars as Jerry Seinfeld, Natalie Cole, Dwight Yoakum, Smokey Robinson, and Vince Gill. In a testament to the class of his act, Dan even opened for the San Francisco Symphony.

"These guys are great! I knew them back when they were just a garage band," he was quoted as saying.

St. Paul has appeared in the movie "Flubber" with Robin Williams, and signed a recording deal with MCA records. His CD, "Natural and Good for You" contains one the most requested comedy pieces on radio, "The First Baseball Game." He also is the star of his own one-man play, "Outer Mission, Middle Class: The Comic Diary of an Immigrant's Son."

Tickets: $15 at the casino cashier/cage or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. The show is 21 and older. Host and emcee is Daris Smith.

Are you ready for good food, great company, and an even better cause? Join Nevada Humane Society this Thursday, May 25, at Café at Adele’s to raise money and awareness for homeless pets! It’s part of Nevada Humane Society’s Bone Appetit program, featuring local restaurants giving back to charity.

“Bone Appetit is a win for everyone, bringing growth to the restaurants, financially supporting homeless pets, and of course, allowing families and couples to enjoy a good night out!” said Kimberly Wade, Communications Director for Nevada Humane Society.

If you want to dine out and help homeless pets, it’s simple — when you visit Café at Adele’s in two days, May 25, just tell your server that you're there to support Nevada Humane Society and a portion of your food bill will be donated back to homeless pets!

Café at Adele’s is located at 1112 North Carson Street in Carson City and their phone number is 775-882-3353.They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For their menu or more details about Café at Adele’s, visit http://www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com/.

For information about Nevada Humane Society, please call 775-856-2000 or visit NevadaHumaneSociety.org.

With less than a week until the next deadline and two weeks until the session must end, lawmakers are preparing to spend hours working diligently through floor sessions to pass hundreds of bills.
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It’s a perfect day to wander around. The Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk along Main Street Gardnerville kicks off its season with a Mardi Gras theme. Take an easy hike with Muscle Powered along Voltaire Canyon, and your leashed, friendly dog is invited to join. Congratulations to the Battle Born Business Center; their Grand Opening Celebration includes a live reggae band. The Carson High Bands take to the Bob Boldrick Theater stage in their final concert of the school year; go cheer on the award-winning Blue Thunder. You won’t want to miss a special night with the Novelists at Sassafras. Get there early for a good seat and good eats.

THURSDAY: Bike to Work Week

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Into the Sunset’ mixed-media by Myranda Bair of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (10:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• -- Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• -- Yoga for Lunch with Allison Reitz at the Adams Hub for Innovation: 111 W. Proctor (12pm-1pm; suggested price $12, free for Adams Hub members; this class is perfect for beginners and gurus alike)
• -- Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Casino Fandango – back room of the buffet (12pm; buffet lunch available for $13; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• -- Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Voltaire Canyon Road - Meet at the north end of Voltarie Street (3pm-4:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; friendly dogs welcome)
• -- Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• -- Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk in the downtown Gardnerville Main Street District – register at Big Daddy’s Bike Ski and Board or at Town of Gardnerville office (4:30pm-7:30pm; $15 to participate plus $5 for reusable ‘Forever’ wine glass; This month’s theme is ‘Mardi Gras’)
• -- Assembly vs Senate Softball Game at Governor’s Field, Field 6 (5pm-8pm)
• -- Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• -- Grand Opening Bash at the Battle Born Business Center: 1001 N Division (5pm-8pm; eat, imbibe, dance, live Reggae band; fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada; hosted by Nevada Builders, Handelin Law, RCM Realty Group, and NAI Alliance Carson City)
• -- Taft Street Winery Winemaker’s Dinner in the Barrel Room at the Carson Nugget (6pm; $69.99, $49.99 for Barrel Room Members; Must RSVP: call 775-882-1626 ext. 792)
• -- Bike Night at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Live Music with the Smoken Rabbits; full bar, five big screen TVs, pool, beer pong, and more; cars welcome, too)
• -- Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (6pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• -- Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
• -- Live Music with Jimmy Mallett at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• -- Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm)
• -- Carson High Band’s Spring Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm)
• -- Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• -- Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• -- Free Concert: The Novelists at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Live Music with Roem Baur in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8:30pm)

Join Soroptimist International of Carson City for Our Scholarship and Girl of the Month Award Luncheon on Wednesday, May 24 at the Brewery Arts Center.

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites the community to our Scholarship and Girl of the Month Award Luncheon. The event is from 12 noon to 1 pm at the BAC 1864 Grand Ballroom.

Our Club is pleased to present the following scholarships:

Live Your Dream Award – Laura O’Connor
Live Your Dream Award – Amber Danielle Nelson
Sandy Howard Women in Trades Scholarship – Brenda Beltran Adono
Sally Landis Scholarship – Karla Beltran Adono
Education Scholarship – Elizabeth Lepe
Girl of the Month Scholarship – Menen Ashagrie

Our Club is also pleased to honor four Girls of the Month from Carson High School for their exemplary academic achievements, school activities and community service:

February – Alyssa Woodward
March - Menen Ashagrie
April – Megan Tingle
May – Shaylin Segura

The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. Seating is limited. There is no cost to attend, however an optional buffet lunch is available for $16. To reserve a seat, please email Miriam at silismiriam@gmail.com no later than 9 am, Monday, May 22nd. If you have questions about the event please call Sherry Griffin Grundy at (775) 220-3993. For more information about the Carson City Soroptimist club, go to www.sicarsoncity.org or find us on Facebook at SICarsonCity.

Please join us as Silver City resident Karen Kreyeski unveils her show, Fragile Jewels of the Earth, on Friday, June 2, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. at Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery. 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. Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery LLC is located in an historic stage coach building at 110 S Curry Street, corner 2nd, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. For more information, contact Carson City Art Gallery through facebook, email: carsoncityart@yahoo.com, or call (775) 313-8628.

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This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features a conversation with Kevin Moore, Zero Teen Fatalities Manager for the Nevada State Office of Traffic Safety and the airing of a Carson High senior project video featuring a teen drinking and driving fatality scenario.

Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States. The Zero Teen Fatalities program strives to put an end to these preventable fatalities by educating young drivers about the importance of being safe behind the wheel.

This year, the Zero Fatality program teamed up with Carson High Senior Sara White in conjunction with Wired Wednesday member Ryan Adams, to produce a safe teen driving project public service video focused on teen drinking and driving.

Go here or here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-ghi0p_Eks to watch the interview and the PSA video clip.

This edition of It's Your City is sponsored by Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital, 780 East College Parkway in Carson City. Go here for the Facebook page.

It's Your City is a weekly program produced by Darla Bayer and hosted by Cortney Bloomer. The program features news, events and happenings around Carson City. If your business would like to sponsor a program, contact Darla at (775) 830-7939 or DarlaEdits2@gmail.com.