VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Noted musician Dave Helwig will be performing at Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City on Saturday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Helwig has a storied background which began at only 16-years-old when he managed to win a talent contest. It ended up being a springboard for the talented singer, songwriter and musician.
“It’s actually a funny story,” said Helwig. “The talent contest was in a bar and as me and my band were performing, one of the bartenders held the phone out to have the owner listen to us. The owner immediately said to the bartender to give us the (prize) money.”

Of course, that was only the beginning for Helwig, who hails from California. He has since gone on to record/perform/work with some of the top names in the music business including Pat Travers, Ross Valory of Journey, Prairie Prince of The Tubes, Greg Douglas of the Steve Miller Band, Charlie Daniels, Robert Cray and Montrose.

During his stint with Montrose, Helwig was the lead singer on the group’s hit song “Rock Candy.”

“I’ve been fortunate to be around a lot of talented people over the years,” said Helwig. “I’ve come a long way from living in my van, while touring coffee shops and street busking.”

Helwig has enjoyed worldwide radio air play in recent years and charted #10 on Music Row with his song “Green Eyes (Back Home to You).” Current songs being aired include “On & On & On” and “Social Revolution.”

His latest endeavor involves heading to Europe to record a new album with Polo Jones, producer, engineer, bassist and musical director for Zucchero, as well as Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer, Brian Gibbs.

“I’m incredibly excited to go over there to work with those guys,” said Helwig. “It’s time to really kick it up a few notches.”

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 300 block of North Carson Street for felony suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nimbardo Montes was arrested at 1:54 a.m. According to the arrest report, sheriff’s deputies were called to a bar fight. Officers arrived on scene and witnessed an altercation with the bar bouncers and the suspect. The suspect actively resisted deputies even as he was handcuffed.

During the investigation, deputies learned from bouncers and others that the suspect inappropriately touched a bar waitress throughout the night and was observed getting into a verbal argument with a patron, the arrest report states.

A bouncer grabbed the suspect to escort him out of the bar. The suspect then put the bouncer in a headlock, causing the two to fall to the ground, the report states. The suspect then grabbed a beer bottle and hit the bouncer on the side of the head three or four times. He then lost the bottle and began punching the bouncer, the arrest report states.

A bar manager stepped in to help break up the fight and was pushed by the suspect into a wall. She said she suffered shoulder pain. She declined medical treatment and filled out a statement. Another woman said she witnessed the suspect swing a beer bottle at the bouncer’s head and that she was able to take the beer bottle away from the suspect. She said she hurt her right wrist in the altercation. She denied medical attention.

Other bouncers helped the downed bouncer and were able to get the suspect out the door. The bouncer in the confrontation with the suspect declined medical attention and filled out a witness statement. Bail: $30,000.

In other arrests:
— A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested at 7:47 p.m. in the 2700 block of Christmas Tree Drive was Michael Walter Gatto. Also arrested was the man’s 30-year-old son for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the area and advised that a father and son were having an altercation and the father had pointed a gun at his son. Dispatch advised the gun had gone off but had not hit anyone.

Deputies arrived on scene and identified that the father and son were separated. During the course of the investigation it was learned the two men were in an argument over the use of a boat in the garage, in which the son allegedly punched his father. Deputies observed blood on the bridge of the 52-year-old man’s nose consistent with being punched and blood on his clothing and scratches on his left leg.

Deputies also learned that after being punched the father went to his room and retrieved his gun. He pointed the gun at his son and the two began fighting over the gun. As both were fighting the gun went off and a bullet went through the bedroom window. The two then separated until deputies arrived.

Bail for Michael Gatto: $20,000. Bail for the 30-year-old son: $3,137.

A 19-year-old Carson City woman, Ashleigh Taylor Baldwinson, was arrested Saturday, 6:33 p.m. in the area of South Carson and Koontz Lane for suspicion of felony providing false information to avoid prosecution and the following misdemeanors: Basic speeding, 16 to 20 mph over the limit and two violation of bail condition warrants issued April 19, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant made a traffic stop on a sedan he paced going 55 mph in a posted 35 mph zone in the area of Rhodes and Moses streets.

The 19-year-old woman provided a name and birthdate of a person who was 44 years of age. The officer told Baldwinson he believed she was not being truthful because she did not appear to be 44 years old. The woman admitted to lying about her identity because she knew she had warrants issued for her arrest. Bail amount listed at $16,132.

— A 29-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 9:42 a.m. in the area of Mallory and Roop Street for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area regarding a domestic dispute. Deputies spoke with the victim who said he and his girlfriend were having relationship problems and got into an argument.

He told officers the argument turned physical and that his girlfriend bit him on his right hand during the argument. Deputies observed a small scratch and two additional small cuts to the skin.

Deputies spoke with the suspect who admitted that she got upset with her boyfriend and bit him on the hand during the argument. She was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 9:56 a.m. in the 100 block of South Division Street for misdemeanor suspicion of violation of a suspended sentence.
According to the arrest report, the man was intoxicated, providing deputies with a preliminary breath test of .203. The man was on Alternative Sentencing with a “no drinking” clause. He was arrested for suspicion of violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $1,000.

— A 59-year-old transient was arrested Saturday, 1:30 pm. in the 1900 block of North Carson Street for probation violation after he allegedly had been drinking alcohol in violation of a “no drinking” clause through Alternative Sentencing. He provided a partial blow of .10 and was arrested. Bail: $3,000.

— A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 9:53 p.m. in the 2100 block of Lompa Lane for misdemeanor suspicion of discharging fireworks and obstructing officers.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area for a report of shots fired. Deputies responded and met with a person who exited an RV on the property where the shots were reportedly heard coming from. Deputies asked the man if he knew anything about gunfire. Deputies told the man to be honest with them due to the severity of the situation. The man told deputies he believed he heard fireworks and not gun shots.

While canvassing the area where the man was, officers located a discharged firework directly under the RV door where the man exited. He initially told officers he knew nothing about fireworks that were discharged in the area. He was then detained and read his Miranda warning where he confessed to lighting fireworks. Bail: $1,034.

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.

Carson City Classic Cinema Club will present "Winchester '73" with James Stewart and Shelley Winters on Tuesday, June 5 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

The journey of a prized rifle from one ill-fated owner to another parallels a cowboy's search for a murderous fugitive.

General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30PM; Film begins at 7 p.m. The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall is located at 449 West King Street in Carson City.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club is a non-profit group that meets monthly to enjoy a classic film, delve into American Cinematic history, and raise money to help youth participate in the arts.

Film screenings are held the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Rhonda at 775-315-8495; visit our website at www.ccclassiccinema.org and or follow us on Facebook.

Curator Jan Loverin provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center with an emphasis on 19th century garments as featured in Charles Portis' novel, True Grit. Wednesday May 23 (10-11:30am). Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center is at 2351 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City.

Free to first 15 people who RSVP: jloverin@nevadaculture.org (775) 687-6173. All others: $8 adults, free for those 17 and under, free to museum members.

Part of Carson City's NEA Big Read grant celebration which creates 30-days of public programming based on themes found in Charles Portis' novel True Grit. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment of the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Nancy Clarke of Carson City is one of two Nevada Artists Association members who's art is being featured in the NAA Gallery at the capital city's Brewery Arts Center.

The NAA's Landscape Show opened on May 5 and will run through June 15, 2018. Clarke's art works are perfectly themed for this show as her creations are truly unique in capturing northern Nevada's mountains, lakes and rivers. Her paintings are done in oil on canvas.

Susan Christopher, of Reno, is also featured, exhibiting large paintings in her own abstract style. The NAA is made up of over 100 local and regional artist, many are also exhibiting in this exhibit.

The Gallery is located at 449 West King Street, in the BAC complex. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and all art is for sale.

CARSON CITY — One couple is taking the meaning of "sharing a life together" to another level. Jessie and Katia Perez’s career choices line up perfectly.

A common desire to help others led the young couple to pursue admission into Western Nevada College’s nursing program three years ago. Jessie graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in 2017 and Katia received the same degree at the WNC’s commencement ceremony on Monday, May 21.

In order to make their career aspirations come true, Katia and Jessie moved from their comfortable surroundings of Las Vegas, leaving behind friends and family to make a new life in Carson City.

“When we moved from Las Vegas we weren’t used to a smaller town and it felt kind of depressing with no friends and family here,” Jessie said.

But the fact that they had each other and a common goal made the transition easier.

“The nursing program is a demanding program where you have to spend extra time studying and doing homework, and most of the time you feel you don’t have time to do something else,” Katia said. “The idea of being always busy and living in a place where you do not know anybody and adding the adaptation to new weather was challenging. I can say that we spent a lot of time together during this program studying! Surviving nursing school was possible for both of us because we are really supportive to each other.”

At the height of their hectic schedules, the couple bought a large calendar so they could pinpoint when they would have time for each other.

“At the beginning was hard, because Jessie was always busy with school, and we did not have a lot of free time for us, but after he graduated it’s been getting better. Now, he has more free time to go out,” she said. “I believed the keys of our relationship during nursing school are love and communication because we always knew what was happening to us, and what things we had to do every day, so we were really supportive of each other.”
Being a year behind Jessie has created some benefits for Katia. Jessie’s familiarity with the coursework and professors has enabled him to help Katia during her final year of nursing school.

“Since we got almost the same professors I was able to let Katia know the most important things to focus on when testing and also provide some tips on how to get prepared and perform during clinical rotations,” Jessie said.
With their unusual back-to-back graduations in nursing, they are thankful and appreciative to the mentors responsible for preparing them for their chosen careers.

“We are extremely impressed and thankful by the nursing faculty staff that really take their jobs seriously and push you to the edge so you can grasp and apply nursing in its best way,” Katia said. “WNC’s nursing program taught us that we can be a better person and make a difference every day. Also, all the stressful moments during the nursing program were worth it at the end of the day because we grew up as a couple. Now, we know if we are passing through difficult times, we are going to be there to overcoming it together.”

Katia developed a passion for health care because she saw how rewarding the profession was for her mother. Her mother worked as a primary physician in Mexico and served as a caregiver for Katia’s great grandparents.
Jessie decided that he wanted a career devoted to helping others despite previously earning associate degree in business that didn’t spark a passion professionally.

“We are caring, compassionate and hard workers, and the nursing degree offered us the opportunity to care and help others, and we plan to do it for the rest of our lives,” Katia said.

Since graduating, Jessie is working full time at Renown South Meadows Medical Center in Reno, as well as per diem in Behavioral Health Services at Carson Tahoe Health. He also has “time” to take classes from Nevada State College to work toward his bachelor’s degree so he can someday become a nurse practitioner. He recently learned that he has been named a recipient of the DAISY Award, which honors extraordinary nurses.

Katia plans to start working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing through Nevada State College in the fall and continue with classes to become a nurse anesthetist.

Their experiences over the past three years have strengthened their friendship and love for one another.

“We felt stronger as a couple because this three years in school together put us into difficult times with not having a full-time job for either of us, busy schedules with little free time for each other,” Katia said. “But, most importantly, is that we both discovered that working as a team we can reach any goal and moving to Carson City to get into nursing school has been one of the best decisions in our lives.”

Western Nevada College recognized 41 associate degree nursing graduates during the nursing program’s traditional pinning ceremony on Monday, May 21 at the Carson City Community Center.

In addition, WNC’s nursing program honored 10 students for their academic excellence. The students are:
Alyssa Buchanan, Anna Craig, Alexis Weaver, Kylee West-Woodford and Nicole Williams received the National Student Nursing Association Outstanding Student Award; Buchanan and Marjorie von Nordeck were presented with the Nurse of Achievement Award; Craig, Hillary Arnaud and Alannah Bradley shared the Spirit of Nursing Award; Daniel Lear took home the Top Academic Student Award; and West-Woodford and Megan Martinez received the Associated Students of Western Nevada Outstanding Student of the Year Nursing Award.

Lear was also recognized for being named the recipient of the Regents’ Scholar Award earlier in the year.

WNC Nursing graduates included:
Carson City
Kaitlyn Barrett, Annie Butler, Carolyn Carlson, Alexandra Dodge, Maria Elieff, Brenda Luquin, Omar Maldonado, Katia Perez

Dayton
Alannah Bradley, Alfredo Dominguez, Amanda Pace, Shawna Stanford, Nicole Williams

Fallon
Precious Achuff, Desiree Reeves, Rayanne Sorensen, Marjorie von Nordeck, Heather Weatherford

Fernley
Shawna Craig

Gardnerville
Hillary Arnaud, Anna Craig, Doran Cushing, Amelia Edwards, Daniel Lear, Megan Martinez, Daron Overturf, Holly Sentell, Carly Talia

Incline Village
Michelle Harrington

Minden
Michelle Clarke, Tatiana Parker, Alexis Weaver

Reno
Alyssa Buchanan, Victoria Green, Rochelle Mikkelson, Paige Soares, Kylee West-Woodford

Virginia City
David Laine

Washoe Valley
Brettanie Drapeau

Yerington
Hailey Loll

Zephyr Cove
Steve Baranek

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting theft that happened Monday, May 7 at Ulta Beauty located south of Carson City on Topsy Lane.

The theft happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. at the store, located at 911 Topsy Lane, Suite 228. According to DCSO Sgt. Bernadette Smith, a female suspect entered the cosmetics store and removed packaging from four different skin care products, placed the products in her purse and left the store without paying for the merchandise.

The reported loss was estimated at $279.

The female suspect is described as possibly being caucasian, in her late teens or 20’s with blonde hair, wearing a pink tank top, shorts and brown cowboy boots. Click through to review photos.

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 Sgt. Brian Hubkey (775) 782-9905.

Lightning in Northern Nevada, while pretty to see in the sky, can be devastating once it strikes ground. We don’t have the same negative thoughts about thunder, though, especially when talking about Blue Thunder, the award-winning band from Carson High. See what the rumble is about during their free spring concert this evening in the Bob Boldrick Theater. 3-D Printing is a brand-new technology, and almost something out of science-fiction. Learn more about how to design and create something from nothing at today’s 3D Design and Print Certification Class in the Carson City Library’s Maker Space; you’ll need the certification if you’d like to participate in one of their future workshops. Read on for even more Wednesday options.

WEDNESDAY, May 23: Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc - This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — 3D Design and Print Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3:30pm-5pm; Registration required, go HERE; A proctor will provide an introduction to 3D printing, design, file formats and the library 3D printing policy; This certification is required before participating in any 3D Design and Print Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Fundraiser for the families of the Pheasant Lane Apartment Fire at Firehouse Subs: 3120 Hwy 50 E (4pm-9pm; a portion of all sales will be donated to the Trujillo and Leyva families)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; gates open 5pm, practice 6pm-7pm; Everyone MUST check in; $5 per rider, family discount; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (Cancelled until June 6; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm, Partner Dance Lesson 7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Live Music with Jeff Campbell in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Blue Thunder Band Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; free entry; The concert features the award-winning Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble)
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — 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)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
• — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• — Historical Society of Dayton Valley Lecture Series: The Carson & Colorado Railroad by Dr. Linda Clements at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (7pm social time, 7:30pm presentation start; free to the public, light refreshments; The C&C RR served Dayton and spurred its economy from 1881 to 1934)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)

The Carson City School District took time at the School Board meeting last night to recognize 22 students with the “Distinguished Student Award.”

The students were selected by administrators at each school as having specific qualities, skills and characteristics that distinguished them at their respective schools. Student winners were recognized in pairs from their respective schools.

The award defines the term ‘distinguished’ as something special in a person that can be recognized or identified from others by unique features or characteristics. The word implies any subtle or small differences that are good or honorable that sets one person apart from others. Winners of this award may be identified as good scholars, helpful, on-time, nice, obeying the rules and protecting others.

"The students being recognized have demonstrated qualities and characteristics that are significantly different and honorable from their peers," said Richard Stokes, Carson City School District superintendent. "Each of these winners retain a certain moxie that cannot be tested or measured in the classroom but is evidenced in their day-to-day actions and overall likeability and continual happy attitude."

Listed below by last name (alphabetized) followed by their first name, grade and school site.

Barajas, Juan – 5th grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Blakeman, Haley – 12th grade, Pioneer High School
Canedo Pinzon, Vivianne – 5th grade, Empire Elementary School
Castillo, Melanie – 5th grade, Mark Twain Elementary School
Dooley, Ella – 6th grade, Carson Montessori
Erickson, Ari – 8th grade, Carson Middle School
Escobar, Brandon – 8th grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Fuentes, Luis – 5th grade, Fremont Elementary School
Hoffman, Connor – 6th grade, Carson Montessori
Jackson, Rheanna – 12th grade, Carson High School
Konze, Emma – 5th grade, Fremont Elementary School
Legott, Jayson “Sam” – 12th grade, Carson High School
Myler, Cannon – 5th grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Pierrott, Diana – 8th grade, Eagle Valley Middle School
Petty, Nicholas – 12th grade, Pioneer High School
Ponczoch, Jinnie – 5th grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Presswood, Elijah – 5th grade, Empire Elementary School
Rupert, Jett – 5th grade, Fritsch Elementary School
Talamantes-Rodriquez, Joe – 5th grade, Seeliger Elementary School
Tijerina, Jailey – 5th grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School
Turner, Grace – 8th grade, Carson Middle School
Waterman, Leea – 5th grade, Seeliger Elementary School

Join Muscle Powered on this half and/or all day hike to Hobart Reservoir. Meet at 8:00 am at the end of the pavement on Hobart Road in the Lakeview neighborhood.

The all-day hike is a strenuous 10-mile round-trip hike for fit, experienced hikers! The road to the crest of the mountain is very steep. The views, eventually, are spectacular and the Reservoir peaceful and quiet. There is lots of history along this route too and we will take numerous breaks going uphill.

We are also offering a "Half-hike" of 4-5 miles round-trip on this same route, turning back at approximately the mid-point of the hike, where you can see Carson City and surrounding areas but not go all the way to the crest and the reservoir. The steepness of the route is the same so be prepared for a strenuous hike to this spectacular viewpoint.

Required: Minimum one quart of water if you are going to the Reservoir as well as a lunch or snack. This will be a 5-6 hour hike. For the half-hike, a minimum of 20 ounces of water is required and a snack is recommended. This will be a 3+ hour hike. Highly recommended: Two Hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, a good hat, and a camera.

Friendly dogs are welcome but be sure your pet is fit enough for this hike. Bring water for them too.

Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89706@gmail.com or call or text at 775-250-0282 if you have any questions.

Proscenium Players, Inc. is bringing another hilarious show to the Carson City stage beginning Friday. "The Hit" by Mike Buckley is a story involving a cast of hilarious characters at an antique shop in San Francisco.

Susan is anxiously anticipating a secret meeting with a hitman named Samm but when an unsuspecting travel agent named Sam shows up first, a seriously funny case of mistaken identities unfolds.

"The Hit" premiered at the Lamb’s Players Theatre in San Deigo, Calif., to critical acclaim in 2008 with additional runs in Arizona and Utah. The San Diego Union-Tribune proclaimed "The Hit" a "Critic's choice. One delight after another!"

PPI's production of "The Hit" will be the first community theater run of the show and the first run in Nevada.

Tickets are on sale now! Only $15 for members of either PPI or the BAC and $18 for General Admission.

Shows are
Friday, May 25,7 p.m.
Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m.
Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m.

Performances will be held at the MHJ Black Box Theater on the Brewery Arts Center campus. Come a little early and enjoy the new Expresso Yourself Cafe before the show.

Visit www.ppitheater.com for more information or to get those tickets before they're gone.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education has announced the launch of a first-of-its kind education-to-workforce initiative known as LifeWorks with a goal of developing more skilled workers for Nevada’s new economy.

In partnership with multiple state agencies, LifeWorks aims to coalesce all career development opportunities into one initiative inspiring students to achieve careers in high demand industries in the state. The LifeWorks initiative is focused on creating awareness around the work that is being conducted under the New Skills for Youth grant funded by J.P. Morgan Chase.

New Skills for Youth seeks to expand pathways to in-demand, long-term careers for graduating high school students by empowering them with the skills, education and meaningful connections to local business necessary to thrive in Nevada's growing economy.

“The LifeWorks initiative is really an investment in education and business for Nevada’s future and a way to finally bridge the gap between the two,” said Dr. Dawn Burns, Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education and New Skills for Youth’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Students, teachers and parents are more likely to be engaged by pragmatic, results-driven curriculum and business owners can rest assured that they’ll have access to a properly trained and skilled workforce to be competitive in tomorrow’s economy.”

Through the naming of the initiative and the logo, the marketing campaign will aim to build aspirational intent from students surrounding the intersection of work and life, both breaking current perceptions of many in-demand jobs and highlighting the quality of life afforded by these jobs.

By 2020, 64 percent of jobs in Nevada will require a degree, training or certification beyond high school, yet only half will need a four-year college degree. Many of these career opportunities - spanning the fields of technology, advanced manufacturing, education and health care - will call for specialized training not exclusive to four-year degree programs.

The Department has worked with Nevada Legislators to achieve many significant legislative changes for students, each with a crucial emphasis on teaching students in-demand skills throughout K-12 education. Legislative success includes the expansion of Career and Technical Education programs, a new Career and College Ready High School Diploma (AB 7), which includes the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; revising the current Standard High School Diploma, which includes college and career ready flex credits; expanding dual-credit opportunities with institutions of higher education (SB 19); and expanding formalized work-based learning programs (SB 66), among other measures.

“The Nevada Department of Education is dedicated to preparing students graduating from high school for the rigors of life, which includes postsecondary education as well as acquiring a job that pays a livable wage,” said Steve Canavero, Ph.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction. “The LifeWorks initiative is a momentous step towards ensuring the success of that vision.”

With the introduction of LifeWorks, Nevada joins Delaware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin, each of which have received a $2 million competitive grant. Funded by JP Morgan Chase, the grant will be distributed over the next three years and is part of the $75 million, five-year New Skills for Youth initiative developed by JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with CCSSO and Advance CTE.

The Department continues to work closely with the following statewide and nationwide partners: Local education agencies/school districts, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN), Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), New Skills for Youth (NSFY) Steering Team, the workforce development boards, Nevada employers and business association representatives; and, national leaders in education, including the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Beginning Friday, Memorial Day weekend in Carson City will feature the community’s first Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango. The four day inaugural event will bring award-winning rib cookers from around the country to the capital city, including Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Back Forty Texas BBQ, and local favorite Carson City BBQ.

The action kicks off at noon on Friday, May 25, with food, live music and family-friendly activities planned throughout the long holiday weekend. The event concludes at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 28. Admission is free.

“Until now, there hasn’t been this scale of an event for the community on Memorial Day weekend, so this year we decided to take advantage of the opportunity to host a citywide celebration with delicious food and great music,” said Court Cardinal, president and general manager of Casino Fandango. “There’s nothing like a barbecue to bring people together on Memorial Day weekend and honor those brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. We hope to see friends and neighbors from across the region join us.”

Event attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite ribs. Winners will be announced Sunday at 3 p.m.

Casino Fandango will also be creating a “beverage garden” for the event, where guests can enjoy everything from domestic and craft beers to wine, margaritas and cocktails, as well as sodas and bottled water. Succulent sides and refreshing desserts, as well as Rockin’ Rib Fest merchandise, will also be available for purchase at the Casino Fandango booth.

Planned activities include games such as cornhole, Hammer-Schlagen and a pie-eating contest, with prizes for the winners. Dozens of arts and crafts vendors will also be on site.

Several local bands are scheduled to play from open to close each day, including Escalade, the John Dawson Band, Joey Carmen, the Lost Reverends, Arizona Jones, Hindsight, Rick Metz and Reckless Envy. Michael Furlong’s Tribute to Tom Petty will headline Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.

The first Fandango’s Rockin’ Rib Fest will take place Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 28. Hours are:
— Friday, May 25: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
— Saturday, May 26: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Sunday, May 27: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Monday, May 28: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will be held on the roof-top level of the parking garage at Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St., Carson City. Motorists should enter off Curry Street.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Dallas Haun, chairman of Nevada State Bank, to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Haun will serve the remainder of Sandra Douglass Morgan’s term.

“Dallas has served his community for years,” Sandoval said. “Most recently, he sat on the board of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and I am confident that with his extensive commercial banking expertise and his deep understanding of our state, he will be an excellent addition to the Athletic Commission.”

Haun is Chairman of Nevada State Bank, a division of ZB, N.A. Under Haun’s leadership, Nevada State Bank reorganized into five lines of business, enabling the bank to better serve the needs of each client group. A graduate of Michigan State University, Haun holds a bachelor’s degree in finance.

He received his postgraduate degree from the University of Washington’s Pacific Coast Banking School and completed the Executive Program at the Anderson School of Business at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Haun currently serves on the board of directors for Three Square and is a member of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation board of trustees. He also serves on the executive advisory board for the Lee Business School at UNLV. Haun has previously served as a commissioner for the Nevada Commission on Tourism and was a member of the College of Southern Nevada board of trustees. He has also served on the board of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

“I am honored to accept this appointment and join the Nevada Athletic Commission,” Haun said. “I thank Governor Sandoval for the trust he has placed in me and I look forward to serving Nevada in this way.”

The Carson City Republican Party invites all Republicans in Carson City to our meeting Thursday night. Our guest speakers for the evening will be Craig Mueller and Wes Duncan who are both running for Attorney General. We will also discuss how the party is preparing for the general election in November. Please note this is a new location.

Time: 6:30 to around 9 p.m.
Location: Nugget Casino (Comedy Club) 507 N Carson St, Carson City. Call our office at 775 841-1800 or E-mail us at cc.nv.republicans@gmail.com if you have any questions.

A 52-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Tuesday in the area of South Carson and Eagle Station for suspicion of felony DUI with a prior third felony DUI conviction, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Ramona Faye Madore was taken into custody in the area of South Carson and Eagle Station at 8:50 p.m. She also faces misdemeanor charges of failure to maintain a single lane of traffic, driving an unregistered vehicle, no proof of insurance, not having a license and failure to obey a traffic control device.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Dispatch had received several calls for a possible DUI driver in an unlicensed silver Oldsmobile sedan. Officers located the vehicle, which had failed to stop at a stop sign to turn north on South Carson Street.

When the vehicle stopped at a stopped light at South Carson and Clearview, the light turned green and the vehicle crossed the intersection and was halfway in the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes, according to the arrest report. The deputy made a traffic stop at Eagle Station.

The driver rolled down her driver’s side window and passenger side window. Officers could smell an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle, the report states. As she spoke she was slurring her words. She was asked how many alcohol beverages she had consumed. The woman replied two and said she consumed them at her home in Gardnerville.

She also said she had got off work at around 2:30 p.m. and had four single shots of vodka between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., the arrest report states. She was asked if she would be willing to participate in field sobriety testing. The woman said she was not fit to drive, the arrest report states.

The officer asked if she still wanted to participate. The woman replied “It doesn’t matter.” Due to rain, the field sobriety test was decided to take place at the detention center. The arresting deputy was able to obtain a preliminary breath test with a result of .184, the arrest report states.

At jail she was asked if she would participate in field sobriety testing. She again replied “it doesn’t matter.” She was escorted into the jail for evidentiary testing where she gave samples of .153 and .159. She also submitted to blood testing. Her criminal history showed a conviction for third DUI in August 2010. Bail: $21,105.

In other arrests:
A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony possession of heroin and methamphetamine, misdemeanor resisting a public officer and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Timothy Matthew Jenkins was arrested at 11:14 p.m. in an open field at the northwest corner of State and William streets after a brief chase with a deputy, who injured his right knee in the foot pursuit.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was called to the area of Millennium Terrace and Molly Drive for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

The officer located the vehicle and two people inside. When the officer asked for the identification of Jenkins and a female inside the pickup, the individuals began to move items from the front area of the truck, leading the officer to believe the two were either searching for a weapon or hiding drugs.

The officer ordered the man to exit the vehicle and to sit on a nearby curb. The man then ran from the officer and fell halfway down a hill toward a construction area. The officer attempted to gain control of the man, who got up but then tripped and fell on a sand berm. The man attempted to push himself up with both arms multiple times. The officer struck the man to make him stop resisting and he was placed into handcuffs.

During a search of the man, the officer located a jewelry box with 9 individually wrapped black tar substances identified as heroin that were wrapped in plastic wrap. Inside the man’s right front pocket the officer located a piece of tin foil that was covered in black tar residue.

Another deputy responded to the area in an attempt to make contact with the woman who was also in the truck but she had left the scene. The deputy brought his K9, which positively alerted on the vehicle. Inside the truck deputies located methamphetamine and more heroin. Bail: $4,774.

In other arrests:
A 17-year-old Carson City male was brought up on felony charges that will be tried in adult court, according to the arrest report.

Jose Pacheco was moved Tuesday from the Carson City Juvenile Detention Center to Carson City Jail on felony charges including four counts assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and threats. He also faces a misdemeanor battery charge.

Details of the First Judicial District Court order into the criminal matter are forthcoming. Check back for updates.

— A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 11:17 a.m. in the area of Washington and Anderson streets for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant. Bail: $3,000.

— A 48-year-old woman was booked on a misdemeanor failure to appear in traffic court warrant out of Reno Township Justice Court. Bail: $100.

— A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of two counts misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order.
According to the arrest report the man was served a temporary order of protection for domestic violence on May 8, 2018.

The temporary order of protection clearly states the adverse party is prohibited from directly contacting the applicant. On May 21 and May 22, the suspect had made or attempted to make four calls to the victim’s personal cell phone. Bail: $2,274.

— A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning, 1:53 a.m. in the 900 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor being an ex-felon failing to register. Bail: $242.

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.

American flags will be planted at the grave sites of veterans and fallen military Friday as part of Memorial Day observations in Carson City.

The annual Memorial Day flag planting event, organized and carried out by local veterans organizations and community volunteers, honors veterans and fallen military by decorating their burial places in the Nevada state capital with miniature American flags.

Locations around Carson City where veterans and fallen military are buried include Lone Mountain Cemetery, the Stewart Indian School Cemetery, Empire Cemetery, the former Ormsby County Poor Farm, and the historic Pioneer Cemetery.

Flag planting begins Friday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Kevin Burns of the Marine Corps League, Silver State Detachment 630 in Carson City.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held there on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m.

The Marine Corps League is holding its an annual Memorial Day celebration of Native American veterans at the Stewart Indian School Cemetery at 10 a.m., Burns said.

Planted flags will be on display all weekend long until 4 p.m. on Memorial Day Monday when they are removed.

Lone Mountain Cemetery is located at 1044 Beverly Drive in Carson City at the corner of North Roop Street.

The Stewart Indian School Cemetery is located along Clear Creek Avenue in South Carson City.

The Empire Cemetery is located off Deer Run Road behind the Waste Management facility in East Carson City.

The former Ormsby County Poor Farm burial site is located behind the Carson City Fairgrounds at Fuji Park off Clear Creek Road and is accessed from the park entrance to Baily Pond. Two Union veterans of the American Civil War are still buried there.

Site of the old Pioneer Cemetery is located at the end of West Fifth Street where it turns into Terrace Street at the base of C Hill. A scout from the Pyramid Lake War remains buried there.

Go here for more information about the burial places in Carson City.

YERINGTON — In its commitment to improve the enforcement of current firearm laws, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has launched its Denied Firearm Transaction Initiative aimed to investigate anyone who attempts to buy or possess a firearm as a prohibited person per Nevada Revised Statute 202.360.

In April of this year the Sheriff’s Office sent a letter to all Lyon County federal firearm license dealers with a simple request: Whenever a state background check denies any firearm transaction, provide the LCSO with any documentation on the person’s identifiers and we will do the rest. And the immediate feedback from dealers was very positive.

With the overwhelming support of the FFL dealers, the LCSO launched its initiative with the investigation of denials from the past year. Detectives are currently looking seven denied transactions to determine the reason for denial.

If the denial appears to involve a felony crime, the assigned detective will conduct a follow up investigation and take appropriate actions, such as requesting an arrest warrant or seeking a search warrant for more illegally possessed firearms.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is fully committed to enforcing current firearm laws, and now with our county FFL dealers stepping up to be part of the solution — together we will make a difference in Lyon County.

A Carson City woman who pled guilty after faking her child’s death in April 2017 so that she could generate money through a scam of community donations was sentenced to prison Wednesday.

Victoria Morrison pled guilty in December to child neglect and endangerment causing substantial mental harm. She was sentenced Wednesday by Carson City District Court I Judge James T. Russell to 60 to 150 months to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Melanie A. Brantingham. The DA’s office had argued for a maximum sentence of 8 to 20 years or 96 to 240 months.

On April 14, 2017 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was contacted to investigate the possibility of a fraudulent claim of a child’s death and concerns that the child could be alive and endangered at a South Carson Street department store.

Deputies made contact with Morrison at a Carson City motel. She told them her son, then 10, died of leukemia on April 8, 2017, and that donations, including a “GoFundMe” account had been set up for donors. Other officers responded to the motel location where her son was found in good spirits and healthy.

Morrison’s child had been diagnosed with a treatable childhood illness, but she used embellished medical information to convince the child, the schools, and the public that he was terminally ill. Her son had not attended school in months.

Prior to her arrest Morrison informed the public, primarily through social media, that her son had died, his body had been cremated and a memorial service was held in Churchill County.