In this age of many tax forms, it is not a surprise that some tax forms are not correct, they are issued in error.

That is why if you get a tax form that looks like it might not be correct, you need to contact the firm or person that issued it. If it is wrong, they can do a “corrected” form. They will send the “corrected” form to IRS and give you a copy.

Form 1099-MISC is used for many purposes, but mainly to report payments to you that are income. If you are an independent contractor, it is important to check and be sure the amount is correct.

The Tax Court in 2017 looked into the facts of the matter and found the form was wrong in the case of Floetta Bullock. She intended to only be a cosigner on a loan to her son so he could buy a truck for his business in 2007. The Credit Union that made the loan knew she was to be a cosigner.

The son made all the monthly payments on the loan. However, Floetta unwittingly signed paperwork that indicated she was the primary borrower. (Let’s all read very carefully what we are asked to sign).

About a year later, in 2008, the truck was stolen. The insurance was only enough to pay part of the balance owed to the Credit Union. The son stopped making the monthly payments after the insurance company paid the insurance proceeds to the Credit Union. The unpaid balance of about $8,100 remained unpaid until in 2013, the Credit Union sent Floetta a form 1099-C showing she had cancellation of debt income.

The paperwork indicated her name first, so she was on the computer records as the borrower.

The Tax Court looked into the details and found Floetta was not the debtor, was not taxable on the cancellation of debt. It was clear Floetta did not intend to be the primary person on the loan. The dealership that sold the truck knew she was just helping her son and she did not intend to repay the loan. The Court also found the Credit Union knew she was only a cosigner-her son was the primary borrower. It was aware that her son was responsible for the loan payments. The Court found there was no bona fide obligation between her and the credit union. She was only a guarantor on the loan. (The son should have been the recipient of the form 1099-C, not Floetta).

One of our family sayings is “if Moses had not made a noise in the bulrushes, where would he be?” If it looks like the form could be wrong, “make a noise” and find out if the tax form is not correct. We all make mistakes and the “corrected” form is not hard to do.

Did you hear: “Who would please everybody must rise early.” — French Proverb

— 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.

Carson High School seniors steeped in decisions about college and where to go may have lingering questions that are more real world than academic.

A presentation called “The Real Life of College through the Eyes of Former CHS Grads” may help with some of those questions such as:

— Should I live on or off campus?

College life can be overwhelming. This presentation is designed to help prepare future college students for the transition.

The presentation is this Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m. in the Carson High School Library. Seniors can earn NHS points for attending.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business received recognition this week from U.S. News & World Report as offering a top online graduate program in the country.

The College of Business’ Online Executive MBA, offered in partnership with Extended Studies, is ranked No. 33 of 199 schools in the “2018 Best Online MBUS A Programs” category.

In this category, regionally accredited institutions were sent statistical questionnaires, and certain other conditions and definitions had to be met to be included in the final ranking. Criteria used to determine the final ranking included student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training and student services and technology. The University’s Online Executive MBA received particularly high marks for its student engagement score, which measures student satisfaction and instructor responsiveness. Faculty credentialing and training, which is defined as how well the schools prepare instructors to teach remotely, also received high marks.

Five cohorts have graduated from the University’s Online Executive MBA Program since its conception in 2011. The largest cohort of 33 graduates in 2017 and had an average of 12 years of work experience when they started in 2015. Students participate in the program from all over the world and many of the students participating in the program already have graduate or professional degrees.

The College of Business’ Executive MBA Program meets the accreditation standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the highest attainable level of accreditation in business education.

“We are incredibly proud of the Online Executive MBA program in the College of Business,” Kambiz Raffiee, the program’s director and associate dean of the College of Business, said. “Top rankings from U.S. News & World Report continue to be a major milestone for the program. The hard work of the faculty, students and program administration have made this possible.”

For more information on the Online Executive MBA Program, visit www.emba.unr.edu.

— Nicole Shearer is a Communications Officer for the University of Nevada Reno. She can be reached at nshearer@unr.edu

Nevada Department of Wildlife game wardens are seeking information on an adult moose that was illegally killed 20 miles southeast of Jarbidge in Elko County.

The dead moose was discovered and reported by a concerned citizen on Christmas Day 100 yards west of the intersection of the Sun Creek access road and the O’Neil Basin Road, near the boundary of hunt units 072 and 075.

"The moose was killed sometime in middle to late December in a very visible area,” said NDOW Game Warden Fred Esparza. “It’s very possible someone might have seen something that could be helpful in catching the individuals responsible. Even if you just saw a vehicle parked in that area or a hunter on an ATV or UTV, we would like that information."

There is a $1,000 reward from Operation Game Thief (OGT) for information leading to a conviction of this crime. Witnesses may call OGT at (800) 992-3030 to report information on this or any other wildlife related crime.
This is the third illegally harvested moose in the last three years.

The first two shootings were mistakenly killed during cow elk hunts and self-reported. This incident is not believed to be a misidentification as the head was removed and a large portion of the meat was taken.

At this time, NDOW does not conduct formal surveys to estimate the population of moose. However, the number of observations and their growing frequency suggest 25-40 moose may permanently reside in the Silver State.

“It’s amazing to see the reaction of people when they see a moose for the first time,” said Esparza. “It’s really unfortunate that these poachers just took that special opportunity away from the rest of us.”

The Mile High Jazz Band and Carson Middle School Jazz Band present the 15th annual combined Jazz Extravaganza concert on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association as a benefit for Carson City school instrumental music programs. The Carson City Community Center is at 851 E. William Street.

Tickets prices are $10 general admission and free for youth age 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Carson Middle School music students, at the Nevada Day Office in the Carson City Visitors Bureau (716 N. Carson Street), online at MileHighJazz.com, or at the door. For information, call the Mile High Jazz Band at 775-883-4154.

The Extravaganza will feature two big bands, combo performances, some surprises, and the traditional grand finale combining the forces of all the musicians. Refreshments and raffle prizes will be on sale in the lobby. "We're so happy to perform with the school jazz band again," said David Bugli, Mile High Jazz Band leader and pianist. "The student music ensembles are great, and they deserve community support."

The Carson Middle School Jazz Band directed by Nick Jacques, attends and competes at jazz festivals each year and performs at community events. The band is a zero-hour class designed to teach students about jazz - the music that began in America and spread throughout the world.

The Mile High Jazz Band, a professional big-band, plays regularly in northern Nevada, including monthly performances and quarterly Jazz and Poetry events at Comma Coffee and other venues. They present the annual Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival in August.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council. For more information, call 775-283-2867 or see MileHighjazz.com.

The wife of U.S. Senator Dean Heller, Lynne Heller, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming meeting of the Carson City Republican Women's Club. She will speak on the "life as a U.S. Senator's wife." The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Casino Fandango in Carson City with social time at 11:00 am and the meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.

Reservations must be made by Friday, January 12th by contacting Gale Harris at gdharris@sprynet.com or by phone at 775-241-2054. The cost of the lunch is $20.00 cash only.

Carson City Republican Women members are very politically active, contribute to Advocates, CASA, PAWS Up for Veterans and AWAKEN and volunteer a large number of hours to community involvement at the Carson City Senior Center and the Carson City Republican headquarters.

The community is invited to attend our upcoming meeting.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a destruction of property investigation.

On Dec. 31 at approximately 3:35 p.m., the male in the picture above became involved in a verbal altercation with an elderly couple in the parking lot of Bed Bath and Beyond located at 911 Topsy Lane in Northern Douglas County.

After the altercation, the couple entered the store and when they exited, they saw the male walking around their vehicle before getting into his own vehicle and driving away. The victim’s vehicle had been “keyed” in several areas.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 50’s with gray hair, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 190 pounds.

The vehicle the suspect fled in was a newer model Ford dark blue F-150 truck with a matching colored camper shell.

A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or DCSO Investigator Brandon Williamson at (775) 782-9927.

In an unrelated case, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people involved in an attack of an elderly man at Walgreens in Gardnerville on Christmas Eve.

The 89-year-old victim, who initially declined to report the incident, has come forward and is cooperating with Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators. The battery happened at around 7:30 p.m. at Walgreens, 1342 Highway 395 in Gardnerville.

The attackers were driving a black Dodge pickup. One of the attackers is described as white with a beard, 20-30 years old. Investigators also have information that a female filmed the battery on a cell phone and are looking for any information on this assault. Those with any information are asked to call 775 782-5126.

On Saturday, January 20th, 2018, The Brew Crew is hosting the Carson Beer Crawl where you can “crawl” to a dozen downtown Carson City bars. The price of admission is only $15 and you get an official Carson Beer Crawl Mug, a Passport and wristband that will get you $1 beers at a dozen locations. Plus, there will be a prize drawing at 7pm. Your stamped passport from this crawl will be entered into a grand prize drawing on January 20, 2018, where you have a chance to win a 55” Big Screen TV! Join the fun and get ready to crawl! Stop by to register in Laxalt Plaza, enjoy music and great company from 1pm – 5pm.

Tickets will be sold at registration at the Laxalt Plaza on Saturday beginning at 12:30PM. For more information on all events happening at the Carson Nugget, please call 775-882-1626 or visit www.ccnugget.com.

A 26-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Sunday, 5:27 p.m., at Burger King at 3589 N. Carson St. for felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, felony possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a woman sitting with a firearm at Burger King. A CCSO deputy made contact with Jennifer Lee Lindley and observed the firearm by her purse on the seat.

According to the arrest report, Lindley stated she was addicted to methamphetamine, and used some earlier in the day. During a pat down the deputy located a clear glass pipe with white crystal like substance inside of it.

The arrest report indicates that the firearm was a Smith and Wesson .22 caliber pistol. The magazine was located in Lindley’s rear pocket holding multiple rounds. Total bail: $23,637.

In other arrests:

—A 61-year-old Dayton man was arrested Saturday at 7:07 p.m. near the intersection of College Pkwy and Nye Ln. for misdemeanor DUI first offense, unlawful method of turn, and drive on right required. Total bail: $1,341.

According to the arrest report a CCSO deputy on patrol observed a vehicle make a very wide turn, left of center before correcting to the right side of the roadway. The vehicles license plate light was not functioning and the driver did not signal the turn.

A CCSO deputy stated the man’s eyes were glossy, his vehicle smelled of alcohol, and was very slow to answer questions and produce documents. The suspect submitted to field sobriety tests and showed impairment, and a preliminary breath test and the sample registered a 0.161 percent BAC, the arrest report states.

—A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, at 10:40 a.m., after surrendering to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for two active contempt of court warrants out of Carson City. Total bail: $6,000.

—A 33-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on an active misdemeanor failure to appear warrant out of Reno. The suspect was at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office providing a statement in reference to an unrelated child custody dispute. According to the arrest report, a records check showed she had a confirmed warrant. Bail: $5,000 bond or 10 percent cash.

—A 19-year-old transient man was arrested Monday, 5:10 p.m., at Sportsman’s Warehouse at 1443 S. Carson St. for misdemeanor petty larceny. Total bail: $304.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City deputy was dispatched to Sportsman’s Warehouse for a report of a man being detained by store security for theft. The store security stated in the report that the suspect had allegedly grabbed a backpack off a shelf and then placed two knives, a pair of socks, and a pair of sunglasses into the backpack. He was spotted, detained, and escorted back inside where the merchandise was recovered. The dollar amount of the theft was $172.93.

—A 30-year-old Reno woman was arrested Thursday, for a suspended sentence violation warrant out of Carson City. The suspect was transported to Carson City Jail from the Washoe County Detention Center. Bail: $1,000.

—An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 12:19 p.m., in the 2000 block of Dori Way for misdemeanor domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.

The suspect allegedly hit his mother in the face and pushed her after being asked to do chores, according to the arrest report. A CCSO deputy stated that the suspects mother had injuries to her face and broken reading glasses.

—A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 9:18 p.m., near the intersection of 10th and Division St. on a misdemeanor warrant out of Douglas County. The suspect was a defendant in a domestic dispute when a CCSO deputy was alerted of the warrant through a records check. Bail: $1,116.

—A 39-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 11:09 p.m., in the 700 block of Wagner Dr. for a misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order. Bail: $3,137.

Click here for other recent arrests.

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.

The new year, 2018, is starting very well for Mark Twain Elementary School music students. The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a $16,000 grant awarded to Mark Twain Elementary for music education. The monies will be used to purchase new musical instruments including a 50-piece world drumming set, steel drums, hand chimes and various other percussion instruments.

Christina Bourne, Mark Twain Elementary’s music educator, applied for an $8,000 grant, which was later doubled through the Mockingbird Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit founded and run entirely by Phish fans. The foundation recently announced 16 grants totaling $137,400 in support of music education for children at schools, centers and non-profit organizations in 15 states.

The grants came from Mockingbird’s 22 round of competitive grant-making and were enhanced by funds from the band’s own WaterWheel Foundation, which allowed the board to double three of the grant requests. Mark Twain Elementary School was one of the three grant requests where funds were doubled.

“We’re tremendously grateful for Ms. Bourne and her continued efforts to bring a skilled and robust musical education program to the students of Carson City,” Richard Stokes, superintendent, said. “Research and other studies continue to demonstrate how arts education enhance academic performance across various subjects including math and an overall improvement in test scores.”

The 16 grantees were selected from 643 initial applicants who requested more than $4.4 million, far beyond the foundation’s resources. Due to the high demand, Mockingbird’s two-tiered online application process remains one of the most competitive in the nation. Each year, they are able to fund a slightly higher percentage of inquiries, making grants slightly less competitive, thanks to the generosity of fans supporting the foundation.

The Mockingbird Foundation is the leading provider of historical information about the band Phish and its music, having cultivated intellectual property through phish.net since 1994. A leading grant-maker in music education for children, the foundation has now made 364 grants, in all 50 states, totaling $1,271,640. Proceeds are generated by celebrating the music of Phish through comprehensive books, innovative recordings, special art prints, creative donation premiums and special events for the Phish fan community.

The foundation has been operated entirely by volunteer fans of the band, without any salaries or paid staff, since its inception in 1996. For more information about Phish, see the official Phish.com or Mockingbird’s own fan-run Phish.net. Tax-deductible donations may be made through the foundation’s website at www.mbird.org.

Carson City marketing agency, In Plain Sight Marketing LLC, has partnered with JOIN Inc. to promote workforce development in Northern Nevada. JOIN Inc. serves 13 counties, providing access to educational and occupational training for individuals – particularly those age 18-24, displaced and income disadvantaged workers, people who are returning to the workforce and veterans.

“Our goal for this partnership with In Plain Sight Marketing is to generate public awareness for the wide variety of programs we offer for employers and individuals seeking careers,” Denise Castle, executive director for JOIN Inc., said. “We work to prepare each of our clients to become gainfully employed in a skilled occupation that forms the basis for a long-term career.”

Castle said JOIN Inc. works to provide educational opportunities at no cost to career seekers and collaborates with many Nevada state agencies, provider organizations, school districts, university and community colleges, apprenticeship programs and private contractors to produce trained, motivated, and work-ready employees. JOIN Inc. also offers programs like compensation reimbursement to employers who participate in its programs.

Renee Plain, chief executive officer of In Plain Sight Marketing, said JOIN Inc.’s mission is a natural fit for the agency’s portfolio, which includes extensive client projects relating to workforce development.

“We have spent the last three years working with clients who are involved in developing the skilled, trained workers needed in construction and manufacturing through trade organizations including Nevada Builders Alliance and educational partners like Carson High School Career and Technical Education,” she said. “We are excited to help JOIN Inc. promote their many programs that will help employers meet the increasing demand for their services and expand our growing economy.”

JOIN Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) and receives private donations and grants, along with state and federal grant funding, and services are provided at no cost to both job seekers and employers. The organization provides access to career training in each of its local job markets and in industry sectors with the most employment potential, including construction, clean energy, healthcare and medical services, logistics and operations, manufacturing, mining, information technology, tourism, gaming, entertainment, agriculture, aerospace, defense and other sectors as the state’s economy diversifies.

JOIN Inc. programs are sponsored by Nevadaworks under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. An equal opportunity employer and program provider, JOIN Inc. is a partner of the American Job Center of Nevada. For more information, visit www.join.org.

In Plain Sight Marketing, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service public relations, marketing and communications agency located in Carson City, Nev. specializing in market research, strategic messaging, branding and communications in Douglas County, Carson City and Reno. For more information, visit http://www.ipsmllc.com.

Technicians from around Northern Nevada are demonstrating their skills, knowledge and value through the innovative Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program at Western Nevada College.

Working in the field of industrial technology and returning to the lab and classroom to earn internationally recognized credentials and college credit requires determination, and a personal and professional investment.

Five recent grads of WNC’s Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program are proof of that commitment.

The five recipients of the Siemens credential are Ricardo Fregoso, Ezequiel Varela, Arturo Martell, Matthew Robison and James Butts.

"When employers send their technicians to this training program, they are investing in their own technical workforce and in the strength of Nevada by contributing to the development of skilled workers — these middle-skilled careers offer family-sustaining wages and opportunities for upward mobility," said Emily Howarth, an electronics and industrial technology professor at WNC and a certified Siemens mechatronic instructor.

These training program classes are small and intense, and focus on the methodology of thinking like a problem solver, not just a task worker. WNC is uniquely positioned to offer technicians the ability to upgrade their knowledge and skills so they can return to the workforce with new ideas and recognition of their value to the organization. Employees with Siemens mechatronic certifications contribute to organizations' productivity.

These individuals bring adaptive expertise to the automation production systems of manufacturers and distribution centers.

The accelerated class covered 80 hours of training spread over a month, in addition to a large body of additional coursework outside of class meeting times.

Accelerated Level 1 training will be offered this spring. Level 2 Siemens certification begins Feb. 20.

Robison learned about WNC’s Mechatronic Program from his brother.

“When I looked into it, it looked like it would help me in my field. So, I took my vacation time and paid for it myself,” he said.

Robison will now be able to return to his employer, Reno Cerakote and Hydrographics, with a larger skill set and a desire to earn additional Siemens certifications at WNC.

“The tool that I enjoyed the most was ToolingU; it had a data base on several different classes, essentially, on different topics from basic to advanced in pneumatics, electronics, mechanical, PLCs, and to be able to fill in that back information was a very valuable tool. Being able to work with people in the classroom setting hands-on was very valuable as well,” Robison said.

The SMSCP is a comprehensive industry skills certification offered in partnership with professional education institutions worldwide. The technical program of study covers electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and PLC (programmable logic controller) control systems intertwined to form modern automation, as found in high-tech Northern Nevada manufacturing, logistics and distribution facilities.

“It is easy to get and keep an entry-level manufacturing job in Nevada but to move up the ladder requires hands-on skills and technical knowledge,” Howarth said. “WNC offers the programs to get started and move up in a high-paying career field.”

The best way for individuals to get started as a technician is to earn their Manufacturing Technician (MT1) certification in a series of three classes, then proceed into mechatronics.

“The Siemens Mechatronic Program is not an entry point; it builds upon work experience and college coursework to further develop the skills of industrial technicians,” Howarth said.

WNC is Siemens’ lone partner school in the Western United States to offer this special set of teaching and learning methods developed over 25 years through its technical schools in Germany.

To learn more about Applied Industrial Technology and Mechatronic programs, contact Howarth at Emily.howarth@wnc.edu.

In the Photos: Nevada manufacturing and industry leaders joined WNC and NSHE officials in honoring students who earned Siemens Mechatronic Level 1 training certification during a ceremony last month at the Carson City campus.

In the second photo, Applied Industrial Technology students Arturo Martell and James Butts work in the Industrial Technology Lab at Western Nevada College on Oct. 5, 2017, in Carson City.

In the third photo, Applied Industrial Technology professor Emily Howarth talks with Ricardo Fregoso and Ezequiel Varela during class on Oct. 5, 2017, at WNC.

A two vehicle crash Saturday morning on South Carson Street at the intersection of Koontz Lane has claimed the life of an 81-year-old Carson City resident, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Rosemary Frenzel Stroup died from injuries sustained in the crash that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Saturday. According to NHP, troopers responded to the serious injury crash on South Carson Street at the intersection with Koontz Lane.

Preliminary investigation shows that a 1997 black Ford F150 pickup was traveling northbound on South Carson Street approaching the intersection with Koontz Lane. A 2004 silver Buick Lesabre was on the east side of Koontz Lane and was preparing to go west across South Carson Street.

The driver of the black pickup failed to stop for the red light causing the Ford F150 to strike the driver’s side of the Buick. Both the driver and passenger of the Buick were transported by CareFlight to a Reno Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Buick, Rosemary Frenzel Stroup, died of injuries she sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the hospital later that day. The passenger in the Buick was treated and released the following day and is recovering at home.

If you were a witness to this incident, or have any information regarding this collision, please contact Trooper Doug Hildebrand of the Nevada Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) at 775-687-9617 or dhildebrand@dps.state.nv.us case #180100514.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking to identify a suspect who has been passing counterfeit US currency at Carson City and Douglas County convenience stores.

Anyone with information please contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley at (775)283-7852, Captain Brian Humphrey at (775) 283-7850 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell announced today she's running for reelection in 2018.
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Celtic music will fill the Carson City air this Saturday as “Blarney Man” appears at the Brewery Arts Center in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.

Keith Shannon, the Blarney Man himself, is a one-man encyclopedia of favorite Irish ballads and sing-alongs. Jovial and personable, Shannon taps into the rich Irish history of storytelling through song, drawing from traditional and contemporary sources to create a delightful evening of Irish, Scottish and Celtic songs that will have you humming and whistling on your way home.

The show begins at 7 p.m.

Shannon is currently playing extensively throughout the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Two years ago, he entertained a near-capacity crowd in the MHJ Black Box Theater and is excited to return to the Brewery Arts Center.

“Blarney” is defined as smooth, flattering talk; often nonsensical... and so it is with the Blarney Man; smooth, flattering song, which is often nonsensical. Keith Shannon will entertain you with songs and stories with a presentation of Irish, Scottish, and Celtic music.

The music is inviting and you'll find yourself singing and clapping along in short order. His passion and love of the music is contagious. If you are Irish, you will find yourself home again — and if you are not, you soon will be!

This one-night-only engagement is presented as part of the Celtic Music Series at the Brewery Arts Center, 449, W. King St., in Carson City, Nevada on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for BAC Members, $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased through the BreweryArts.org website or by calling the Brewery Arts Center Box Office at 775-883-1976.

The Celtic Series presents great Celtic artists on the second Saturday of every month through May. Upcoming shows in the Celtic Series feature the best in local, regional, and international Celtic musical artists.

In February, the Brewery Arts Center is excited to present the high energy music of the Valerie Rose band, a west coast favorite featuring fiddle, flute, and guitar. In time for St. Patrick’s Day in March, the Celtic Series features the legendary Alan Reid, founder and member of the renowned Battlefield Band. Tickets are already selling for these incredible shows, so reserve your ticket now.

For further information on the Blarney Man performance or the Celtic Music Series, please contact Gina Hill at Brewery Arts Center. (775) 883-1976 or email at gina@breweryarts.org.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. The hills have been dusted with a little bit of snow, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for more. Judith Ames has the hosting duties at this week’s Living the Good Life Jazz Jam. Dance it up at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes - Jeremy McGuigan serves as guest DJ. The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus brings their winter concert, “BRRRoque Masters” to the Shepherd of the Sierra Church at the south end of town; those under 18 are invited to listen without an admission fee.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10: Things to do in Carson City

• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
• — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members 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)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — Give Back Event: Fundraiser for the National Student Nurses Assoc. of WNC at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and a percentage of sales will benefit the nurses’ program)
• — Big Screen Classics: Sabrina (1954) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Teen Meditation Group at A to Zen Gifts and Thrift: 1803 N Carson St (3pm; no cost; This group is open on a Drop-In basis to local teens who would like to learn and practice meditation; sponsored by the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (no meeting this week; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• — Country Dance Party with guest DJ Jeremy McGuigan at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6pm-10pm; 21+)
• — Live Music with Carolyn Dolan in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm; Current openings are for strings, especially violas and basses, and for horns. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — TOCCATA’s 13th annual WinterFest “BRRRoque Masters” Concert at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 (7pm; Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $35 and $15 for Youth/students. Youth under 19 years of age are admitted free in non-reserved seating)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Big Screen Classics: Sabrina (1954) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Judith Ames Tatarelli at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Ron Savage on keys and Danny McGowan on drums)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)

Nevada Republican Rep. Mark Amodei sees no immediate threat to the state’s burgeoning marijuana industry following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent decision to overturn policy at the Justice Department that gave states protections from federal prosecution.
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CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance reminds consumers that even though the open enrollment period ended Dec. 15, 2017 for the individual health insurance market, some Nevada consumers may still be eligible to purchase health insurance through a special enrollment period.

Consumers who lost their insurance coverage on December 31, 2017, because their plan is no longer being offered this year can still purchase a plan up until March 1, 2018, if they haven’t purchased a policy already. Consumers who had coverage with Aetna, Anthem, Golden Rule, Prominence and Sierra Health & Life (outside of Clark County) may be eligible for this SEP due to loss of minimum essential coverage.

“Nevadans are encouraged to take advantage of this Special Enrollment Period so that they don’t miss out on the opportunity to continue to be insured if they are eligible,” said Insurance Commissioner Barbara Richardson.

It is also important to remember consumers who had Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) may also purchase health insurance outside of the Open Enrollment Period window. These QLEs may include changes in household such as getting married or divorced, having a baby or a death in the family.

Changes in residence, such as moving to a different zip code are also QLEs. To view a full list of QLE visit Nevada Health Link’s website NevadaHealthLink.com.

To find out if you are eligible for a SEP visit NevadaHealthLink.com. You may also visit with a licensed broker or agent.

The Salvation Army will open its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be on tap Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. Local dignitaries, along with Major Charles Fowler of the Salvation Army, Reno Corps, and representatives from the general contractor, Shah ...