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.

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 a.m. at the end of the pavement on Hobart Road in the Lakeview neighborhood.

The all-day Saturday, May 26 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.

“Shall Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution be amended to require the Legislature to provide by law for the establishment of an open, competitive retail electric energy market that prohibits the granting of monopolies and exclusive franchises for the generation of electricity?”

Who wouldn’t want an open, competitive retail electric energy market? Haven’t monopolies franchised by the government produced many problems? And isn’t market-type reform the answer?

Question 3, the text above, offers voters in November a chance to require legislators to pass such reforms by July 1, 2023. It also stipulates that every person, business, association of persons or businesses, state agency, political subdivision of the State, or any other entity in Nevada has the right to choose the provider of its electric service.

That freedom includes, but is not limited to, selecting providers from a competitive retail electric market or producing electricity themselves or in association with others. And people and entities would not be required to purchase energy from just one provider. Laws passed by the legislature to do these things could not limit a person or entity’s right to sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of electricity. Current law does not provide these measures.

Ron has worked toward these ends for about 43 years as a university research engineer; senior professional economist and financial, policy and technical analyst for three different regulatory agencies; and consultant and expert witness many times for many parties of all kinds around the country. This sounds like just what he has been promoting (but it isn’t).

In addition, a yes vote would require the legislation passed by our legislators to include provisions to reduce costs to customers and protect against service disconnections and unfair practices. Throughout his career, Ron provided analyses and testimony seeking to reduce costs and curtail unfair practices. Current law and practice are only mixed on these matters.

Proponents of this measure also assure us it will promote renewable and other new resource options and technologies for electric generation. Over that 43 years, Ron also provided many analyses and testimonies in support of new technologies, options and alternatives to conventional large power plants, including renewables. James, like Ron, a limited-government conservative and opponent of regulatory capture and public-sector cronyism, supports these various goals.

So, how can we say no to Question 3?

First, the proponents make some claims that aren’t true. For example, they claim regulated utilities are guaranteed a profit. Not true.

And the two sides argue about the effect regulatory reform would have on ratepayers as a group and on individual ratepayer classes (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). Also on business and employment. As always, the devil is in the details of how reform is implemented.

This measure was passed by voters in 2016 and must pass again this year to amend Nevada’s constitution. Ironically, or maybe not, some arguments used by opponents in 2016 were even more ridiculous than the erroneous ones of the supporters.

Mostly, the opponents grossly misrepresented the record on regulatory reform and deregulation, claiming falsely that it messed up airlines and banking. They added a very one-sided account of the effect where reform and deregulation has been tried in other states. The record in the electric business has in fact been mixed. Again, the devil is in the details.

This year, opponents have been somewhat more circumspect in their arguments. But they have focused especially on the one detail that really should decide the matter in favor of no. That detail is that this question proposes a constitutional amendment, not statutes and regulations.

The genius of the U.S. Constitution and some American state constitutions is that they are short and cover mostly only the basics of governmental structure, powers and limitations. They also include basic protections for citizens, such as the Bill of Rights. This is a prime reason America has been so successful.

Constitutions get in trouble when they dabble in very particular and passing matters. To the extent government must do so, it should be done via legislation that can be easily remedied, not constitutional provisions that are nearly cast in stone.

So, let’s defeat Question 3 and then pressure legislators to do the job they should on this matter.

Ron Knecht is Nevada Controller. James Smack is Deputy Controller.

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.