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.

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.

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.”

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Legal marijuana sales in Nevada hit a record in March, topping $41 million. Taxation Director Bill Anderson said that pushes ...

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.

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.

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.

The American Public Works Association has annually celebrated National Public Works Week since 1960. This week public works professionals throughout the nation, including Carson City, are being honored for the vital services they provide.

All divisions of Carson City Public Works gathered together Wednesday to celebrate the new flagpole in front of the Public Works’ facility and salute the American flag as it was being raised. “A symbol of our nation now welcomes guests to our facility; this gift represents the importance of public works’ professionals nationwide” said Darren Schulz, Director of Carson City Public Works, at the morning ceremony.

This year’s theme accurately exemplifies the power of public works by drawing attention to the many supportive roles our professionals embrace. Public works is at the forefront of every torrential downpour, mitigating flood risk and protecting property. During heavy snowfall, crews are out plowing the streets day and night; even placing salt brine down before the storm to reduce slick roads.

The power of public works is in every major infrastructure project, aimed to help improve our citizens’ health, safety, comfort and quality of life. In addition, having clean water, disposing solid waste, safe transportation and preplanned disaster management are all vital services that make Carson City Public Works such an important City component.

These services could not be provided without the amazing men and women who represent Carson City Public Works and are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens.

This week, Mayor Bob Crowell proclaimed as National Public Works Week, May 20-26, 2018. This week and every week, be sure to thank your public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community’s health, safety, and quality of life. #CarsonProud #NationalPublicWorksWeek #PublicWorks #NPWW

Carson City Public Works is comprised of multiple divisions including the operations divisions of Streets, Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Wastewater, Environmental and Landfill. It also includes the Engineering Division that oversees all Capital Projects; the Transportation Division, which includes RTC, JAC, and CAMPO; and the Utility Billing Division.

The fourth week of the American Pyramid National Rankings has a very familiar look to it, at least on top. The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have retained their spot as the No. 1 team in the country, and has been on top of the rankings they began for this season.

The Coyotes, based in Northern Nevada, currently play in the Wild West Conference of the United Premier Soccer League, a fourth division national league within the United States Soccer Federation. The UPSL currently has 168 teams playing across the country.

Head Coach Ian Hill praised the effort of the team, but said the focus remains on the task ahead. “To be in the top spot in the country for the fourth week in a row is a testament to the hard work, energy, and effort of our players and coaches,” Hill said. “Our main focus is on winning our match against San Leandro and securing home field for the playoffs.”

Michael Cole says that the team is happy about the ranking. “It’s something that we are happy to have because of how hard we work,” Cole said, “(But) we’re not satisfied. At the end of the day, we play for a championship.”

Salifu Jatta also expressed his satisfaction with retaining the ranking. “Retaining our number one ranking validates our hard work and motivates us to keep it that way,” Jatta said. “We hope to reward ourselves with silverware at the end of the season.”

The Coyotes will take on San Leandro United FC on Saturday at 4:45 pm at the Moana Springs Recreational Complex. Tickets are being sold at $5 per person with kids under 12 free. The first 100 tickets sold for this game will also be entered to win an autographed jersey. Click on the tickets link under the shop tab on our website to purchase.



This week's rankings can be found at http://www.americanpyramidblog.com/. Make sure you visit all of our social media platforms, as well as our website, http://www.westernnevadafc.com, for more information on the Coyotes.

UPDATE: WESTSIDE CRUISER RIDE POSTPONED UNTIL THUR 5/31 at 5:30 pm With severe thunderstorm warnings and a flood watch in effect, I feel that it is safer to err on the side of caution. We will hold the ride next week same place and time (BAC 5:30 pm), just one week later (Thur 5/31).
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It’s a happening day around Carson City. Artsy Fartsy is hosting an artist reception celebrating different interpretations of ‘Year of the Dog.’ Find something fun for your home, or just take a look and enjoy a glass of wine. The annual Westside Cruise as part of Bike Month is one of the zanier events. Dress you and your bike up and head off to explore the historic district. This is a rain or shine event, and the weather forecast is suggesting this year’s ride will be the ‘Wetside Westside’ Cruise. There are two outdoor events downtown this evening, and I honestly don’t know if inclement weather will cause them to cancel, so you’ll just have to use your discretion. Carson High Drama is performing their annual Shakespeare in the Park at the Capitol Amphitheatre, and Carson City Classic Cinema Club is hosting a movie in McFadden Plaza. Once again, these are probably weather permitting, so cross your fingers that the rain cooperates.

THURSDAY, May 24: 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
• — Exhibit Change at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (closed)
• — 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)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Kings Canyon Trail Loop - Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead parking lot (8:30am-10am - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (cancelled this week; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — “Year of the Dog” Artist Reception at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers; Each artist is creating their interpretation of "Year of the Dog". Each piece will be an original and signed by the artist, with a portion of the sales to benefit Safe Haven Animal Rescue)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Spaghetti Dinner and Hypnotic Show with Dan Kimm at Dayton High School: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (5:30pm; $25 at the door; Our culinary students at DHS will prepare a delicious meal to be followed by an incredible show of Hypnosis and Comedy, hosted by comedian Roger Diez and starring professional hypnotist Dan Kimm for a night of laugh out loud entertainment the whole family can enjoy; Proceeds benefit the DHS Booster Club)
• — Westside Cruiser Ride to Celebrate Bike Month – Meet at the Brewery Arts (6pm; Wear your costume, decorate your bike, and just have fun. Everyone is welcome to join this community ride through the west end of Carson City)
• — Nevada Rattlesnake Identification Class at the Carson City Library (6pm-7pm; Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife for a free class on identifying Nevada snakes. Class includes snake facts, tips for deciphering venomous and non-venomous species, and safety guidelines for the outdoors)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — CASA of Carson City Volunteer Information Hour and Training at the CASA Office in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th St. (6pm-7:30pm; CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case; Meet our Director, Melanie McCormick, and let her explain just what it takes to help a child in your community. You’ll learn about the necessary training and all your questions will be answered)
• — Shakespeare in the Park: 'Romea and Julian' presented by Carson High School Theatre Arts at the Capitol Amphitheater just south of the Capitol (6pm; free to attend; Bring a picnic, relax on the grass; Romea & Julian, presented by the CHS Intermediate and Advanced theatre classes, follows the gender-swapped classic story of two star-crossed lovers whose families are sworn enemies)
• — NASA at My Library: STEM Arcade – Magnetism at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Visit our interactive activity stations to learn more about compasses, electromagnetism, magnetic force and magnetic fields. Afterwards, test your skills by competing in a science challenge; MUST register HERE; ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Outdoor Movie: Princess on the Third Street Stage in Bob McFadden Plaza (6:30pm-9:30pm; Admission is free - bring your own chairs, blankets, whatever. Limited VIP table seating will be available for $5 on Bella Fiore Wines patio – includes popcorn and table service; hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club)
• — Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: “Prehistoric Rock Art in Nevada” presented by Pat Barker, an anthropologist and retired lead archaeologist for the Bureau of Land Management’s Nevada State Office at the Nevada State Museum, inside the museum’s South Gallery (doors 6pm, 6:30pm start; $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger. Seating is limited. Those wishing to attend should reserve a seat by visiting: www.nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity/events and click on the “register here” link)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)

CARSON CITY — To celebrate the arrival of several new musical instruments from a $16,000 grant for music education earned earlier this year, Mark Twain Elementary School will host an Orff & Drum Music Open House Tuesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room.

In January, the school announced the $16,000 grant awarded for music education. The monies were used to purchase new musical instruments including a 50-piece world drumming set, steel drums, hand chimes and various other percussion instruments.

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

“What better way to celebrate the arrival of new instruments than to have a performance,” Ms. Bourne said. “Nothing gets young musicians more excited about playing than hearing the sound from a new instrument.”

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

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

Go here to read the initial news release announcing the money award.

Would you like to meet other parents in Carson City? Bring your children 5 years old and younger for a one-mile guided walk at Riverview Park (600 Marsh Road). You will learn about local wildlife and history while your children have the opportunity to complete a Scavenger Hunt Bingo Card on the walk!

*Children of all ages are welcome to attend*

Join Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space for a moderately difficult one-mile guided hike up Prison Hill to learn about local history and ecology. At the top, enjoy the view while Community Yogi leads beginner yoga! Please wear sturdy shoes for the hike, bring water, and bring a mat if possible. Meet us at 2600 E Clearview Drive.

Kick up your dancing shoes and enjoy the live music of Dan & Nadine at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, on Friday, June 1, 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, open to all ages. Light refreshments served included with admission. Dances occur the 1st Friday of every month. All ages welcome.

Call the Carson City Senior Center at (775) 883-0703.

A Lyon County jury found a Fernley man guilty Wednesday of multiple counts of sex crimes against children including sexual assault and child pornography.

District Attorney Steve Rye announced a jury of 10 returned guilty verdicts for Ronald T.J. Engle, 57. He was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault on a child under the age of 14 years, two counts of attempted sexual assault on a child under 14, two counts lewdness with a minor and two count unlawful use of a minor in production and possession of child pornography.

The verdict came following a 6-day jury trial at the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada in Yerington. The jury found the defendant not guilty of attempted murder.

Engle was convicted for molesting a child in Fernley over the course of two years and having a video on his cellular phone depicting child pornography. Engle was arrested after an investigation led by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division along with the Fernley Patrol Division.

The Third Judicial District Court will sentence Engle on July 23, 2018. Engle faces life in prison with parole eligibility after 35 years on each of the four sexual assault charges; 2 to 20 years in prison on each of the two attempted sexual assault charges; life in prison with parole eligibility after 10 years on each of the two lewdness with a child under 14 charges; life in prison with parole after 10 years on the unlawful use of a minor in production of pornography charge, and one to six years in prison on the possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of child under 16 charge.

Early voting begins Saturday. Carson City Elections Deputy Aubrey Rowlatt said this will be the first time the new voting machines are used in an election.
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CARSON CITY — Riverview Elementary in Dayton is one of nine schools statewide picked as a designated STEM School, the Governor's Office announced this week.

The Advisory Council on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology announced the official designation of Riverview and eight others schools:

- Dorothy Lemelson STEM Academy, Reno

Dayton's Riverview Elementary School received recognition Monday from Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and the STEM Advisory Council.

“Designated STEM schools exemplify the best STEM instruction in Nevada. I am impressed with the vision and leadership of the principals and teachers of these schools,” Gov. Sandoval said in a news release. “The knowledge and skills these children learn will benefit them throughout their lives no matter the careers they choose.”

The STEM Council, together with OSIT, developed the official Governor’s STEM School Designation based on national best practices to provide schools with a blueprint for integrating STEM into daily classroom instruction.

Designation as a Governor's STEM School denotes that the school meets the highest standards of STEM instruction and is a model for schools around the state. For parents and the community, the designation also communicates the level of high-quality STEM education that can be expected at the school. These nine schools will be added to the eight schools designated in last year’s inaugural class.

"The Governor's STEM Schools exemplify the core concept that STEM education is more than just the individual STEM subjects, but also how these subjects are taught and integrated with other subjects,” STEM Council Co-Chair Mark Newburn said.

“In Nevada and across the nation, STEM jobs are growing faster than non-STEM jobs, and they pay nearly 50 percent more,” OSIT Director Brian Mitchell said. “These schools are models for all of Nevada’s schools in preparing students with the problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills needed for careers in the new Nevada.”

All K-12 schools in Nevada are eligible to apply for the designation. Schools submitted an application that described their curriculum practices, learning environment, STEM instruction and integration, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Following a review of the applications, schools hosted a site visit by members of the STEM Council, OSIT, and other stakeholders to showcase their STEM practices. Designated schools will receive a 10-foot banner and a digital seal that can be used on a website and other electronic communications. Schools that applied, but did not receive the designation, will be paired with a STEM School for mentorship so that they can reapply for the designation in the future.

The mission of the Nevada STEM Advisory Council is to increase student interest and achievement in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, leading students to rewarding careers in the New Nevada economy. The STEM Advisory Council is charged with identifying and awarding recognition to students and schools throughout Nevada that excel in STEM.

Jack Johnson is no longer a criminal. President Donald Trump on Thursday granted a rare and historic posthumous pardon to Johnson, 72 years after his death.
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