Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. Contact Shane Trotter at shane@shanetrotter.net if you have any questions.

If you have a chance to catch the Righteous Brothers, you know they’ve got a helluva band.
Rock and Roll Heaven can be found at the Carson Valley Inn on Friday, when founding member Bill Medley and new partner Bucky Heard kick off the summer of outdoor shows in TJ’s Corral.
Go here for the full story.

Western Nevada College celebrated the graduation of 539 students with 571 degrees and certificates Monday morning at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Eighty-four of the 2017 graduates were high school students who participated in WNC’s Jump Start College. These students received their associate degrees a week or two prior to receiving their high school diplomas.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval delivered the commencement’s keynote speech.

Go here for the full list of graduates.

UPDATE 3:51PM: Progress was made cleaning up the massive debris flows caused by a mudslide Monday across Highway 395. With help from the Nevada Department of Transportation Highway 395 is now open. The Douglas County Road Department, Town of Minden and the Town of Gardnerville made progress on Topaz Park Road and it remains open.

Topaz Lodge did not suffer any impacts to business and is up and running, including the restaurant. Topaz Lodge is preparing for the Memorial Day Weekend and is encouraging visitors to visit the lodge.

The National Weather Service is predicting the Topaz Lake area and potentially areas of Douglas County could be affected by flash flooding around 4 or 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. Additionally, there is an increase in chance of flash flooding on Thursday and Friday. Douglas County Emergency Management, East Fork Fire and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are currently developing a contingency plan in preparation for any additional weather events.

Douglas County is encouraging residents to pay attention to weather alerts, deploy sandbags where appropriate and listen to local media reports.

Sandbag locations and sandbag viewer
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UPDATE TUESDAY: US Highway 395 from State Route 208 to the Nevada/California state line near Topaz Lake remains closed this morning due to removal of massive debris flows across US 395 in several locations in and around the Topaz Lodge and on Topaz Park Road.

The Topaz Lodge was occupied with about 200 people who sheltered in place during the event. West 395 and Topaz Park Road were completely impassable. Approximately 20 occupied motor vehicles were impacted on the roadways, with no reported injuries.

The Topaz Lodge was accessed and people were escorted Monday night and Tuesday morning north on US 395 by Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol. Today emergency personnel are doing further assessment to homes and county infrastructure below the lodge and along Topaz Park Road.

The recent Slinkered Fire in the area was the contributing factor to the debris flow, just as the Bison Fire lead to a massive flash flood debris flow in the Fish Springs area several years ago.

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Mudslides have closed Highway 395 Monday night near Topaz Lodge in Douglas County south of Carson City, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Multiple mudslides are covering the entire roadway near Topaz Lodge as of 7 p.m., according to NHP. Northbound traffic has been stopped on the California side.

Southbound traffic is being diverted onto State Route 208 through Wellington, according to Nevada Highway Patrol via Twitter. See the DCSO Twitter page here.

NDOT has begun to move some of the mud and has cleared a path on the access road next to highway. The vehicles that are stuck at Topaz Lodge are getting through northbound as of 8 p.m., according to DCSO.

At this time there is not a time estimation as to when the road will fully reopen.

The Carson Fly Fishing Club will conduct a Introductory Fly-Fishing Academy June 15, 6:30 p.m. June 16, all day starting at 9 a.m. at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.

The course will cover equipment, casting, entomology, flies, and knots & leaders.

The casting portion will be late afternoon at Baily Pond on June 16. The purpose of the class is to learn the basic techniques of fly fishing. This will be the eighteenth year that the Carson Fly Fishing Club has presented this class free to the public.

Class size is limited, for more information and signup please contact Stan Zuber at 775-671-2151.

Western Nevada College may be finished with its semester, but they don’t just shutter the doors and pack it in. Go check out the Bristlecone Art Gallery where you’ll find a plethora of True-Grit inspired artwork: it’s pretty spectacular what these artists have done with a simple deck of playing cards. It may be a little too wet for this evening’s Muscle Powered hike, but you’ll find other opportunities to burn off a little steam. Try Carson Lanes Country/Pop Dance Night, or try your hand at all-ages trivia at the Fox Brewpub or Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

TUESDAY, May 22: 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
• — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — 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)
• — Come have Coffee with CASA at the Artisan Café: 701 S Carson St (9am-10am; Come on down and have a cup of coffee on CASA and learn more about the Court Appointed Special Advocates program. Active volunteers can come and enjoy the company of other CASAs)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Empire Ranch Trail - Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; 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; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Story Time Adventures: Memorial Day Picnics at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — 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)
• — 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 )
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
• — Fundraiser for the families of the Pheasant Lane Apartment Fire at the Pizza Factory on Hwy 50 East (11am-9pm; applies to dine-in, carry-out, and delivery; a portion of all sales will be donated to the Trujillo and Leyva families)
• — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition Monthly Meeting in the Espresso Yourself Cafe at the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; all artists, representatives of arts organizations, and those interested in the arts in Carson City are invited)
• — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
• — MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music)
• — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Guitar Lessons at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (5pm-6pm; Students learn how to play chords and play their own special music, how to tune their instrument and fix and broken guitar strings; Already playing? Come join our group and show how easy and fun it can be learning something new; Bring your own guitar)
• — 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 to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• — Muscle Powered Evening Hike: Kings Canyon Trail - Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead (5:30pm-7:30pm; 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet, and usually on single track trail with 1½ hours or more duration; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride - Meet at the Foothill Trailhead parking area, off Winnie Lane – AKA Pooh’s Corner (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; Sponsored by Muscle Powered)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; 7:30pm Upper Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance Lesson; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6pm; annual membership $15, cash only; this month’s photo topic: Depth of Field)
• — Open Mic Night at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Music with Jeff Campbell in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Celebrity BINGO at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; $5 buy in, first bingo of each round gets a prize and first black out of each round gets the pot; food and drink specials)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; Taco Tuesday specials)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Carson City School District Orchestras Spring Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm)
• — Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Energy company ORNI 41 — a subsidiary of Ormat Nevada, Inc. — has applied to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission for ...

Each day, Nevada Humane Society has dozens of cats and kittens arrive at the shelter. This time of year, those numbers are especially high — and right now your help is needed as the supply of cat and kitten food is running critically low.

“This is our busiest time of year for kittens here at Nevada Humane Society” said Betsy Aguiar, Community Director for NHS. “We have incredible community members who help to foster and care for the kittens, in addition to the plethora of cats we see here at the shelter. One thing these cats and kittens have in common is the need to fill their tummies.”

Specific food needs include:

There are thousands of kittens that go into Nevada Humane Society’s Foster Program each summer — a program that allows them to grow big and strong while being socialized during their first weeks of life in a temporary home. Nevada Humane Society provides foster families with all of the needed supplies — including cat and kitten food. In addition, the increasing number of cats during this time of year adds to the demand for adult food.

If you can help, donations may be delivered daily, between 11am and 6:30pm, in Reno to 2825 Longley Lane or in Carson City to 549 Airport Road. Food can also be shipped via Amazon (use AmazonSmile to benefit us too!) or Chewy.com. For adult cat food needs, click here and for kitten needs, click here. Food should be shipped to the Reno location.

Visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org for more information.

The new Tax Law for 2018 and later provides a $12,000 Standard Deduction (instead of itemized deductions) for single taxpayers. If your child earns wages of $12,000 or less in 2018, the child files a tax return, but pays no tax.

The owner of a business that files Schedule C of form 1040 gets big tax savings by hiring their child (or children). If you own an S corporation, the savings are reduced but still worthwhile.

S and ‘C’ corporations must report the wages paid to children and the corporation also has to pay the FICA and Medicare taxes on those wages as additional payroll tax expenses. The child has FICA and Medicare taxes withheld from the wages. That means the child will only get a ‘net’ paycheck, just like other employees.

But suppose you hire a child in 2018 and pay the child $10,000 of wages.

Your corporation will incur about $785 in employer FICA and Medicare taxes. Your corporation will also have to pay Worker Compensation and Unemployment taxes, let’s estimate the total cost to the corporation is $1,000 in addition to the $10,000 of wages, for a total of $11,000.

Each child that earned $10,000 of wages will have about $785 withheld for FICA and Medicare taxes for a net check of $9,215.

So your corporation pays out about $11,000 and your child pays about $785 for a total of $11,785.

Your corporation deducts the $11,000 expenses and that reduces your corporation profits. If you are paying 24% income taxes, that is a savings of about $2,640. The net check to the child of $9,215 plus the S corporation reduced profits savings of about $2,640 equals $11,855 total to the family. If you are paying tax at the 32% tax rate, your savings are about $3,520, for $12,735 total family savings.

To increase the total to the family of $70 (or $950 if the 32% rate applies) is not bad for only 1 year.

The payroll taxes do reduce the family benefit more that if you had a sole owner business, but it might help your child (children) learn good skills as an employee and they might even save some of their wages.

Your child might also be able to contribute to a ROTH IRA for long term benefits.

Did you hear: “Raising children does not come with a manual!” — Deb King.

— 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.

According to the report, Carson City was up 800 jobs over the year or 2.7 percent job growth. As for unemployment, Carson City is 5.2 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from a year ago, according to DETR's figures.

“This latest data shows the economic consistency in the labor force statewide released last week, with that growth distributed throughout the state. While this growth was fastest in Reno at 4.2 percent, Las Vegas still added over 29,000 jobs over the year with growth in manufacturing and construction industries," said David Schmidt, Chief Economist, for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation. "Unemployment continues to show improvement, with the unemployment rate down in 12 of 17 counties and initial claims for unemployment benefits down in 13 of 17 counties over the year.”

Year-over-year employment increase persists in the state as a whole, while unemployment remained constant at 4.9 percent.

Additional April 2018 Economic Report Highlights:

Job Growth In April (Seasonally-Adjusted):

— Las Vegas gained 1,600 jobs over the month and 30,500 over the year (3.2 percent).

— Reno added 800 jobs over the month and 9,500 over the year (4.1 percent).

— Carson City was up 800 jobs over the year (2.7 percent).

Unemployment:

— Las Vegas: five percent; down 0.3 percentage point from a year ago

— Reno: 3.9 percent; down 0.4 percentage point from a year ago

— Carson City: 5.2 percent; down 0.1 percentage point from a year ago

— April unemployment rates ranged from 2.9 percent (Eureka) to six percent (Lyon).

— Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, and Washoe counties all had unemployment rates below four percent, the lowest such rates in the state.

— Las Vegas and Reno continue to realize record highs in employment.

— Information for 2016 shows personal income in Nevada reached $119 billion, up 1.7 percent from a year ago.

— Las Vegas (up 2.3 percent) and Reno’s (up 1.9 percent) average personal income growth has exceeded that for the State in 2016.

— The Reno-Sparks area was the top goods exporter in Nevada in 2016, shipping $2.4 billion worth of goods abroad.

Washoe (plus-3,000) experienced the largest increase in job posting volume over last year, totaling 15,200 ads year-to-date.

See the PDF below for the full report.

April Employment Data for Nevada by Carson Now on Scribd

Carson City Nevada Government's Arts and Culture Coordinator Mark Salinas definitely needs to learn a thing or two about snakes. Join him Thursday, May 24, 6 p.m. at the Carson City Library for a free Nevada Rattlesnake Identification class presented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Class includes snake facts, tips for deciphering venomous and non-venomous species, and safety guidelines for the outdoors.

Carson City Library is located at 900 N Roop St, Carson City. This class is free, open to the public and no sign-up. required.

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.

Leon Aberasturi, candidate for Nevada Supreme Court, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic luncheon. A former Lyon County District Attorney, Aberasturi is a judge for Nevada's Third District Court in Yerington. He was first elected to the court in 2006, and was re-elected in 2014. He is running for the seat currently held by Justice Michael Cherry, who is termed out.

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on May 28 at Carson City Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet available. All are welcome.

Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these fundraisers help defer expenses at Carson's Democratic HQ while affording the community an opportunity to engage with candidates, office holders, subject matter experts and public policy advocates in an unstructured, open-ended and informal atmosphere.

Donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but are not required. Direct inquiries to Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

Chili's Grill and Bar in Carson City is joining forces with Douglas County Sheriff's Office to raise funds for Special Olympics through Tip-A-Cop on Thursday, May 31.

Not only will we have deputies here to help serve you as you join us for this special event but you will have a chance to meet some of the athlete's themselves.

Chili's will also be donating 20 percent of sales directly to Special Olympics from 4 to 8 p.m. if you mention that you are there for the event. Great cause, great food, great drinks and great company.

Chili's is located at 3784 Highway 395 South, Carson City.

LeAnn Morris, Ph.D., lead technology integration specialist with the Carson City School District, recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader designation by passing a rigorous certification exam. There are only four CETLs in the state of Nevada: two in the Carson City School District and two in the Washoe County School District.

Raymond Medeiros, director of innovation and technology, is the other CETL designee in the Carson City School District.

The CETL certification, awarded by the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN), signifies that an individual has mastered the knowledge and skills needed to bring 21st century technology to the K-12 school systems.

“Earning the Certified Education Technology Leader certification demonstrates a commitment to bringing 21st century learning to our nation’s schools,” said Keith Krueger, CAE, chief executive officer of CoSN. “Because of the CETL recertification requirements, certified leaders pledge to stay current in this ever-changing field of education technology.”

To become certified, the candidate must have demonstrated experience in the education technology field and pass a comprehensive two-part examination based on the 10 skill areas in CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO. Once the CETL certification is earned, the ed tech professional must complete 60 hours of professional development activities every three years to maintain the designation.

Founded in 1992, CoSN is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders and its mission is to empower educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community, and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders.

With more than 28 years of teaching experience all in the Carson City School District, Dr. Morris began her teaching career as a 1st grade teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School (1990-1994). She later served as the technology teacher at Fritsch Elementary (1994-1999), Carson High (1999-2002) and Empire Elementary (2002-2012). She also led the WNCC-CHS High Tech Center from 1999-2002.

Dr. Morris recently earned her Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in educational technology from Walden University in Minneapolis, Min. (online) and also holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in educational technology from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass. (outreach in Reno, Nev.). She earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood elementary education from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. Dr. Morris was also a Governor Appointed Member to the Nevada State Commission on Education Excellence 2008-2010 and was selected as the Nevada State Teacher of the Year in 2008 among other accolades and awards.

With more than 20 years of experience in information technology. Mr. Medeiros began his career as a computer technician in Carson City (1996-2001). He started and continues to own an IT service company, in northern Nevada (2005 to present). He joined the Carson City School District as a network engineer in 2002 and was promoted last year as director of the innovation and technology department.

Mr. Medeiros earned his bachelor’s in information technology management from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah (online) and maintains numerous IT certifications.

Join us for a 3-week series and learn about 'real food' menu options for and planning for busy families. Each class will have a different focus such as the 'Western Way of Eating,' healthy eating habits for kids and teens, and how to eat mindfully for a longer life. The series begins June 12, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute. Sign up https://carsontahoe.salsalabs.org/familymealplanning/index.html

Class Dates
June 12, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

The American Association of University Women Tahoe-Nevada affiliate presents its bi-annual Tahoe Treasures Tour of spectacular Incline Village homes, on Saturday, July 14, 2018, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This self-guided tour showcases four of Incline’s most unique and beautiful properties, including a home and garden with a magically eclectic art collection, a stunning contemporary home with “a river running through it,” the North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, which fosters mountain gardening and the extraordinary home of a talented painter, sculptor and print maker.

Light refreshments will be served at Cornerstone Church, where you may purchase raffle tickets for valuable prizes, gift baskets, and a one week stay in Puerto Vallarta! Tickets are only $40 and will be available at Potlatch in Raley’s Center, Incline Village, and Handmade at the Lake, 873 Tahoe Blvd., Ste 3, starting June 1, or at the AAUW website: aauw-nv.aauw.net/branches/tahoe-nevada/.

Proceeds benefit the AAUW Scholarship Fund for the education of women and girls. The AAUW Tahoe Nevada affiliate is a non-profit 501(C)(3) corporation registered with the Nevada Secretary of State (Federal Tax I.D. #943055754).

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.