The Carson City Senior Center rolled out the welcome mat for its newly refreshed lobby and reception area in a celebration on Tuesday, June 5.

Through a community effort led, in part, by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2018 Leadership Institute Class members and supported by friends of the Senior Center, led by Tina Temple, the lobby received fresh paint and artwork, including the Center’s new logo in laser cut steel, furniture was refinished and a new reception desk was installed.

“Our main activity was fundraising,” Patty Chang, Chamber leadership class project lead, said. “It’s a very worthwhile cause and we’re very excited to have raised over $8,000 from generous donors quickly.”

With financial support from the leadership class, Senior Center Executive Director Courtney Warner put out a request for help with achieving the vision set forth by Center participants through its branding research project launched in early 2017. Temple stepped in and rallied community resources.

“Our seniors love color, activity and motion,” Warner said. “We incorporated modern touches, soothing interior colors and finishes with a vibrant painting full of movement by Carson City artist Chris Sullivan.”

Each year, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce holds its Leadership Institute Class, where business leaders in the community work through a comprehensive program of learning the challenges and issues facing their community, identifying a need and performing a service project around that need.

“Each leadership class leaves a positive impact on the community,” Chang said. “The leadership class thanks the Chamber of Commerce for supporting this class annually to allow leaders in our community to work on projects that are truly impactful.”

Temple, who knows Warner through activities outside the Center, said when she learned Warner was looking for design help, she jumped at the opportunity.

“Design is both a business and a hobby for me and I was excited to lead the project,” she said.

Temple reached out to people from her church, LifePoint Church in Minden, for help.

“We had many volunteers and found great partners,” she said. “We were in the right place at the right time.”

The Carson City Senior Center and the Carson City Chamber Leadership Class would like to thank their project sponsors and volunteers: Tina Temple, Southwest Gas Foundation, Tru Coverage Painting, Mary Geisler, Walmart Community Grants (Store #3408), Greater Nevada Credit Union, Nevada State Bank, Brown Bear Designs and Associates, Allison MacKenzie, Ltd., Greater Nevada Mortgage, Sherwin Williams, Tom and Diane Maguire, Darnette Hoag, Heather and Scott Leonard, Carson Tahoe Health, LifePoint Church, Dan Earp, CUBE Bridge Club Players, Sue and Stan Jones, Cristiane Carpiaux, Pauletta May, Marry Sharron, Chris Hutton, Robert Ash, Sue Brattain, Andrew Guddat from Solve Manufacturing, Mike Warner and Rod Temple.

Carson City Leadership Class members include: Allison Busse, Wells Fargo; Joe Carter, Carson City Public Works; Patty Change, Greater Nevada Credit Union; Scott Dunning, High Sierra Business Systems; Dan Earp, Carson City Parks and Recreation; Matthew Helmers, Southwest Gas Corporation; Beth Huck, Carson City Consolidated Municipality; JW Lazzari, Western Nevada College; Jassmin Martell-Perez, Nevada Health Centers; Annette McClean, Greater Nevada Mortgage Services; Casey Otto, Carson City Sheriff’s Office; Rachelle Resnick, Nevada Court of Appeals; Rachael Schneider, Carson City Consolidated Municipality; Marci Spearman, Nevada State Bank; Dan Stucky, Carson City Public Works; and Samantha Thompson, Carson Tahoe Health.

For information on the Carson City Senior Center, contact Warner at cwarner@carson.org, or call the Senior Center at (775) 883-0703.

In The Photo: Laurel Stadler, Senior Center advisory council, Mary Geisler, Center participant and lobby fund donor, Courtney Warner, executive director, Mayor Bob Crowell, and Mike Pavlakis, Center governing board member, cut the ribbon to celebrate the Center’s new lobby and reception area funded by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2018 Leadership Class.

About the Carson City Senior Center
The mission of the Carson City Senior Center is to enhance the quality of life and independence of seniors. Through congregate dining and Meals on Wheels, the Carson City Senior Center serves hundreds of local seniors. The Center also provides health and fitness education and activities, craft and hobby groups, card and board games and many other services including help with prescriptions, durable medical equipment, tax preparation and many others.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Learn how to handle wildlife encounters, whether it be while camping, hiking or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals; from raccoons and coyotes to bears and mountain lions.

This family-friendly event is free, and park entrance fees will be waived for attendees. The program will be held outdoors and may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Sign-ups are encouraged, but not required, by calling 775-749-5980.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Spooner Lake State Park is located a quarter mile north of Highway 50 on State Route 28.

COST: Event is free. Park entrance fees are waived for this event.

CONTACT: Josh Rhein, 775-749-5980, spooner.ranger@gmail.com

The public is invited to hear Kristin Luis and Ryan Russell, candidates for Carson City Justice of the Peace, at our upcoming meeting Tuesday, June 19.

We meet at Casino Fandango at 11 a.m. with a social. The meeting is called to order at 11:30 a.m. The community is encouraged to attend and listen to the candidates and enjoy a wonderful lunch. The cost for lunch is $20 per person, cash only. Please RSVP by Friday, June 12 by contacting Lori at 775-220-3646 or by email: carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com.

Carson City Republican Women continue to support and donate their time and money to the Northern Nevada Dream Center, CASA, Advocates to End Domestic Violence and PAWS Up for Veterans. The Club's mission is "Caring for America" and it strives to change lives, care for the community and be a giving organization.

On July 26 we will again host along with Carson City Republican Party our Freedom Fest BBQ at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 Carson St., Carson City. It is $15 per person at the door. Invite your neighbors, friends and family to hear our guest speaker Jerry Evans, a local radio host.

Great food, entertainment and no host bar compliment this annual event. Please call 775-841-1800 to give us an idea how many will attend. We hope to see you there.

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer McMenomy as an associate attorney, effective May 7, 2018. A Carson City native and former Policy Analyst for the Nevada State Legislature – State Assembly, Jennifer joins the law firm and will focus her practice on Administrative Law, Government Affairs, Family Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Probate Law.

After graduating from Galena High School, Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in 2010 from the University of Nevada, Reno. Pursuing a law degree, she attended Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California where she graduated in 2014.

After graduation, Jennifer obtained her law licensing in both California (2015) and Nevada (2016). She was also employed as a Government and Regulatory Affairs Analyst for a solar energy company and worked as an attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area before returning to Northern Nevada.

Commenting on her new association, Jennifer had this to say, “Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is a prestigious and respected organization led by some of the most professional and well-versed attorneys in the country. I was taken in by the firm’s commitment to family and the community. I am delighted to return to the area and join such an outstanding firm.”

Jennifer was drawn to the legal profession as a youngster when she read To Kill a Mockingbird. She began to explore advocacy through the courts and helping others as a career choice. Jennifer is an advocate of civil rights and fair trial proceedings.

Jennifer resides in Reno with her husband and is expecting her first child. She spends her free time running with her four-legged partner named Scout, a German Shepherd, and enjoys time with family, baking, and reading. Committed to empowering youth, for the past 2 years, Jennifer has been a judge for the annual “We the People” competition, an organization promoting civic competence and responsibility among upper elementary and secondary students.

The talented legal team of Allison MacKenzie is pleased to welcome Jennifer to the organization. The firm is confident she will provide exceptional service to the firm’s clients.

For more information about Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, visit www.AllisonMacKenzie.com or call 775.687.0202.

Following the financial crisis of 2008, the Obama administration passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act which, in an effort to clean up the mortgage industry, imposed stricter regulations around lending. The legislation completely changed the mortgage industry and made it much more challenging to secure a loan.

But now that the housing industry has recovered, new legislation has just passed that’s meant to loosen up some of the restrictions put into place under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act and make it easier for more people to get the mortgages they need to become homeowners.

According to a recent article from Realtor.com (https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/home-buyers-know-about-new...), the new legislation could be a complete game-changer for non-traditional borrowers who have struggled to obtain a mortgage. The legislation loosens regulations on small-to-mid-sized banks, allowing them to offer more loans to potential buyers—including those who have had credit issues or don’t have enough viable credit to get a loan today.

The Takeaway
If you’ve struggled to secure a mortgage in recent years, this new legislation could completely shift the market and enable you to get the funding you need to become a homeowner. Call or text me at 775-400-6650 to discuss your options and start the home buying process or even just to have a Q&A session. Making Home Dreams Come True is What I DO!

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence after a deputy made a traffic stop because the vehicle did not have working tail lights, a sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, at 11:36 p.m. a deputy observed a Subaru sedan without tail lights pull out of a parking lot, then pulled into another parking lot and then onto Woodside Drive.

The deputy activated his red and blue lights signaling a traffic stop. The vehicle continued on Woodside, with the front seat passenger looking toward the rear.

It appeared as though the vehicle was attempting to get away and accelerated, pulling into a driveway in the 3100 block of Woodside Drive, the arrest report states.

Once the vehicle stopped, both the driver and the passenger doors opened and the passenger exited from the vehicle quickly. Due to both men attempting to exit the vehicle, the officer drew his firearm and ordered both subjects to stay in the vehicle. CCSO backup officers arrived and both the driver and passenger were detained, the report states.

The arresting deputy made contact with the driver and read him his Miranda warning. The man, who had a heavy odor of alcohol on his breath, stated he had been drinking and was probably too drunk to pass any test or blood test, the arrest report states.

He told the officer he was willing to do a horizontal gaze test but was physically unable to do the other tests due to medical issues with his hip and back. He showed objective signs of being impaired on the horizontal gaze test, according to the report. He provided a preliminary breath test of .124 and was taken into custody. At jail he voluntarily and freely submitted to breath test results of .139 and .140. Bail: $1,209.

In other arrests:
— A 26-year-old Reno woman was arrested early Wednesday in the area of Highway 50 and Sherman Lane for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, Lyon County dispatch notified Carson City law enforcement at around 3:10 a.m. of a subject driving a Honda sedan who was possibly under the influence.

A deputy located the suspect vehicle turning east on Highway 50 from College Parkway and stopped the driver. The deputy noted the odor of alcohol coming from the woman’s breath and asked if she had been drinking alcohol. The woman stated she was not drinking.

The woman agreed to field sobriety tests and stated she had consumed one beer during the evening, contradicting her previous statement.

She completed the tests, showing signs of impairment, the arrest report states. She submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .122. She was arrested for suspicion of DUI. At jail she freely submitted to evidentiary tests of .127 and .130. Bail: $1,137.

— A 31-year-old Carson City man as arrested early Monday morning for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation.

Robert Sheline was arrested at 2:05 a.m. at a casino in the 1900 block of North Carson Street.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was doing a business check and observed Sheline walk into the casino with a backpack and place it on the ground. When the man observed the deputy, he quickly went into the bathroom to avoid contact.

When Sheline exited the bathroom, the deputy asked if he could speak with him. The deputy asked the man if he had any narcotics on him. He stated he did not have any drugs on him but did have a meth pipe and hypodermic needle in his backpack, the report states.

The meth pipe had a testable amount of drug inside the bowl end. Dispatch advised the man was on Alternative Sentencing and DAS wished to have his probation revoked for the drugs and paraphernalia. Bail: $6,500.

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 Hills Apartments, a large multi-family residential project now under construction behind the Casino Fandango Galaxy Theaters off South Curry Street in Carson City, has added 70 more units to its original 300-unit plan, the Carson City Community Development Department said.

"The Carson Hills Apartments ownership has obtained approval from the Carson City Planning Commission to add 70 units on the property, bringing their project total to 370 units," said Carson City Community Development Director Lee Plemel.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott had originally applied for a special use permit (SUP) on the parcel, located on the corner of Clearview Drive at 4040 South Curry Street, in early 2017.

But Plemel said the SUP expired at the end of March 2018. Plans now for the site, addressed for 400 West Clearview Drive, are to expand Carson Hills Apartments by another 70 living units.

The expansion will feature common areas, a clubhouse, pool and spa with deck, according to the June Community Development report published by the city.

There will be two traffic entries into Carson Hills Apartments: One off West Clearview Drive and another addressed for 3700 South Curry Street near the Koontz Lane intersection.

Tom Armstrong, currently seeking a second six-year term as Judge of Carson City's Justice/Municipal Court Department I, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. He will review the status of the Misdemeanor Treatment Court he established to help young drug addicts through the rehabilitation process.

Judge Armstrong serves on the Supreme Court’s specialty court funding and indigent defense committees, and as an alternate member of the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. He was named the 2017 Judge of the Year by the Nevada Judges of Limited Jurisdiction and is currently that organization’s president.

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on June 11 at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch 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. For further information contact Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

Fifty years have elapsed since the release of "2001: A Space Odyssey," which creatively tried to make sense of the past and speculated about the future. Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will review that 1968 blockbuster film and its impact on a generation during his presentation Saturday, June 9 at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.

Thomas will also provide a lecture on Old West lawmen on Friday, June 8 at the observatory.

Both lectures were originally planned for April but were canceled.

The lectures are free to the public and begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Respect for the science fiction film hasn’t waned. The United States Library of Congress selected "2001: A Space Odyssey" for preservation in the National Film Registry. And in 2002 and 2012 polls conducted by Sight and Sound magazine, the film ranked among the top 10 films of all time.

After its release in April 1968, "2001: A Space Odyssey" received an Academy Award for best visual effects.

Thomas’ talk about Old West lawmen will include stories about the men who brought law and order to the Western Frontier.

There is always something happening on Saturday nights at the observatory. When lectures aren’t planned, the observatory is open to the public from sundown to 11 p.m.

These Saturday nights are referred to as Star Parties and are led by the Western Nevada Astronomical Society, which brings together people with an interest in astronomy.

Jack C. Davis Observatory is located at 2699 Van Patten Drive in Carson City.

A Sharp Shinned Hawk at Buzzys Ranch with a field mouse for breakfast, taken by Edward Howell on Tuesday, June 5.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Fallon woman and a Silver Springs man as the two victims of a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon on Highway 50 near Silver Springs.

Karen Garretson, 75, and Matthew James Stevens, 35, died at the scene of the crash, which closed Highway 50 for more than three hours, said NHP Trooper Matt McLaughlin.

At approximately 2:50 p.m. NHP were called to the crash at mile marker 32 in Lyon County, approximately 3 miles east of Silver Springs, involving two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation shows that a black 1996 Ford Ranger pickup was traveling westbound on Highway 50 toward Silver Springs. A tan 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV was traveling eastbound on US-50 towards Fallon, said McLaughlin.

The driver of the black Ford Ranger, Matthew Stevens, allowed the pickup to travel over the center line of the highway and traveled into the path of the tan Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by Karen Garretson. The left front of the Ranger pickup struck the left front of the Trailblazer SUV in the eastbound travel lane, said McLaughlin.

The drivers of both vehicles died at the scene. Both occupants involved were wearing seat belts. Both the travel lanes of Highway 50 were closed during the investigation, ultimately reopening at approximately 6 p.m.

If you were a witness to this incident, or have any information regarding this collision, please contact Trooper Keith Killian of the Nevada Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) at 775-687-9631 or keith.killian@dps.state.nv.us case #18060031.

The Carson City Library will kick off its “Libraries Rock” Summer Learning Challenge on Sunday with a food truck, yoga and other family-friendly activities.

The challenge includes age-appropriate assignments for participants from birth to old age, with raffle prizes for those who complete the challenge.

“With the Summer Learning Challenge, we are definitely helping to curb the summer slide where students lose reading comprehension over the break,” said library Director Sena Loyd. “We feel encouraging adults to read, listen to audio books and attend events at the library set a good example for their children to follow and inspires lifelong learning.”

More than just exciting the next generation to love books, Loyd said, adults who read create a stronger community.

“According the Pew Research Center, about 24 percent of adults said they haven’t read even part of a book in the last year,” Loyd said. “That’s pretty dismal. Reading, whether it’s in print, electronic or audio form, is what opens us up to new ideas and new information.”

In addition to reading assignments, the library will also host an array of workshops and presentations throughout the challenge.

Representatives from the Conservation Ambassador’s Amazing Amazon’s program, which rescues wild animals that have been illegally bred or raised in captivity, will put on a presentation 6 p.m. Tuesday.

“They will have six to eight animals from around the world, including an alligator or crocodile,” Loyd said. “It’s family friendly and backed by scientific evidence.”

The activities during the challenge serve as supplemental teaching devices.

“These activities touch people who may learn in an experiential fashion,” Loyd said. “They may become interested in a topic through an activity, then be led to research by reading even more.”

The Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff will be noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St. Free food from the King of Kings food truck will be available to all participants who sign up for the challenge. Raffle tickets for prizes will be awarded at each activity attended.

This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock.”

“Libraries definitely rock,” Loyd said. “And we will be using rocks and minerals — and rock music — in several activities over the summer.”

The library’s coding camp will allow participants to code a musical instrument. Rock painting will be available during the kickoff party and lunar rocks and meteorites will be on display in August.

“It’s pretty exciting,” Loyd said.

The challenge will end with a party 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 where grand prizes will be drawn.

For more information, registration or a complete list of activities, go to carsoncitylibrary.org.

In the Photo: Locals ride a Nevada State Railroad Museum handcar during a 2017 Summer Learning Challenge event at the Carson City Library. This year’s program “Libraries Rock” kicks off Sunday with a celebration from noon- 3 p.m. From left, are Kelly Penafiel, 5, Aaliyah Julian, 9, Tamia Julian, 3, Kevin Julian, Brian Penafiel, 7, and museum attendant Cristol Digangi.

School is out in Carson City and the summer wasted no time in getting started with the fun stuff. Head down to Mills Park sometime this weekend to enjoy the Nevada State Fair, Rendezvous and Carnival. Carson Valley Days is an annual tradition for those who live in the Minden/Gardnerville area. Lampe Park will be hopping with live music, activities, and another carnival. You’ve probably noticed the very large tent erected by the Carson Mall. The Ramos Bros. Circus has come to town, and will be offering performances daily for the next 10 days. Read on, this is just the beginning.

THURSDAY, June 7: Things to do in Carson City

• — Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — 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: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D work featuring 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Riverview Park - Meet at the Korean Memorial parking area, east end of 5th St., 600 Marsh Rd (TIME CHANGE: 8am-9:30am - 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)
• — Nevada State Fair, Rendezvous and Carnival begins at Mills Park (11am-10pm; free event, carnival all-you-can-ride wristband $30; featuring showcase exhibits from each participating county; authentic American Civil War era re-enactments with emphasis on the State of Nevada organized by the 7th Regiment of Michigan Cavalry - Company F; Carnival, car show, live music, and more; free parking at Carson High School; no dogs are allowed other than service dogs)
• — 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)
• — Sewing/Textile and Embroidery Certification Class at the Carson City Library (12pm-6pm; no registration required, drop-ins welcome; A proctor will teach participants the basics of how to use the library's embroidery machines and sewing machines, and evaluate the participant's ability to use the machine correctly and successfully; This includes those experienced with sewing and embroidery; Sewing and Textile Certification is required before receiving Embroidery Certification; This certification is required before participating in any Makerspace embroidery workshops.)
• — 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 (3:30pm-5:30pm; 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)
• — 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)
• — Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night at the Max Casino (5pm-8pm)
• — The 108th Annual Carson Valley Days Celebration and Festival at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (5pm-11pm; Carnival Buddy Night – two for one wristbands; sponsored by the Carson Valley #85 Active 20/30 Club)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Public Meeting regarding Carson City Off-Road in The Studio at the Adams Hub: 11 W. Proctor St (7pm; In preparation of the third Carson City Off-Road event City officials are encourage residents to attend a public meeting about Epic Rides, event festivities, and street closures. The meeting will include a brief presentation and open discussion)
• — Live Music 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)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 East Long St (6:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Vegas Road Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St, (Performance at 7:30pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — 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)

Culinary leader and influential restaurateur Mark Estee invites the Carson City community to join him in celebration of The Union’s one-year anniversary and the launch of “The Union Backyard” on Friday, June 8, from 5-9 p.m.

Estee, who has helped develop the culinary experience in Northern Nevada, launched The Union last year with Mark Trujillo of Hub Coffee Roasters to bring American Brewhouse cuisine and his own Italian influence to Carson City. The Union offers Carson City fresh, local cuisine with in-house brews, local craft beer and rich coffee from The Hub.

In addition to the anniversary celebration, the event will serve as a grand opening and the first of many gatherings hosted at “The Union Backyard” - a beer garden where patrons can enjoy the outdoors as they dine and partake in yard games.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy free samples of sausage from Estee’s own Liberty Food & Wine Exchange, as well as win promotional items. A special lavender mojito cocktail has been created to commemorate the event. The Union IPA and the Union Blonde will also be available on tap.

CARSON CITY — Anna Camp’s lifelong interest in Native American culture started when she was 7 and had a “museum day” with her second-grade class from Quincy Elementary School.

The field trip for the Plumas County, Calif., youngsters started with a drive Carson City and the Nevada State Museum before heading for California’s capital city of Sacramento and another museum.

“I remember coming here as a little girl, 7 years old, and seeing the (Native American) baskets,” said Camp, who recently joined the Nevada State Museum full time as its Curator of Cultural Collections. “After I saw them, I was just thinking about them the whole way to Sacramento. I couldn’t stop thinking about Carson City.”

Camp, who worked at the Nevada State Museum as an intern and research associate, while earning her Masters and Doctorate degrees in anthropology from the University of Nevada, Reno, is a welcome addition to the staff.

“Her experience with Great Basin archaeology will be invaluable as we carry out the museum’s repatriation work,” Nevada State Museum Director Myron Freedman said. “We are delighted to have Anna on board.”

Camp’s new position was created during the 2017 Nevada Legislative session with the passage of SB244, a bill that relates to the handling of native Indian human remains, funerary objects and other cultural items.

In her role, Camp will work directly with Nevada’s tribes, the Office of Historic Preservation and the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on developing and implementing policies outlined in the law.

“The first thing I’m going to be focusing on is getting a great dialog started between us and the local tribes, making sure we’re having good conversations and making sure everyone has their input,” Camp said. “We’re having our first meetings (in early June). I’m really excited about it. I’ve always been interested in the native voice and it being heard.”

Camp earned her Associates Degree at Feather River College and her undergraduate degree at Cal-Berkeley.

That’s where I kind of decided I liked archaeology,” she said. Her senior thesis was on the native basketry held at the Plumas County Museum. After earning her Masters at UNR, she married her husband, Nathan Molina, and they had a son, Brennen, who is now 9.

Camp worked in the private sector with Far Western Cultural Resources Management Company before returning to UNR to pursue her PhD in Anthropology. Before taking her new position, she was teaching at Napa Valley College in California.

She said returning to the Nevada State Museum has felt like a homecoming.

“The first time going into the (basketry) vault, it smelled like willow and tule and it brought back a lot of great memories,” she said. “It reminds me of what it smells like when it rains in the Great Basin. I’m really happy to be here.”

— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist with the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com

Fortunately for us, both men have a long record. Gary Schmidt has been an outspoken conservative on every issue for several decades. Like me, Gary Schmidt is a Goldwater / Reagan / Trump Republican. On the other hand, the NPRI rated incumbent state senator Ben Kieckhefer as the most liberal Republican over four sessions of the legislature.

To cite just one example, consider Kieckhefer's record on taxes. He voted against sunsetting "temporary" taxes. He voted for the gross receipts / margin / commerce tax, even after the voters had overwhelmingly rejected it 2014. He is the only Republican who voted for SJR14 (2017), which would hike property taxes by 50% to 300% according to a county assessor.

Tragically, there are many other such examples on many other issues. Kieckhefer's voting record is not a secret.

YOUR CHOICE IS SIMPLE.

If you want to

Protect Nevada from tax hikes,
Repeal the Commerce Tax,
Defeat SJR14, the property tax hike,
Repeal Common Core,
Vigorously defend the Second Amendment,
Deconstruct 0bamacare,
Support the Trump agenda,
Expand the scope of the Open Meeting and Public Records laws,
and "drain the swamp,"

then VOTE FOR GARY SCHMIDT.

— Peter Hennessey

The fate of prostitution in Lyon County will be determined by Lyon County voters in November.
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Every year, America’s Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life.

Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s principal outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, with 210 Navy Weeks held in 74 different U.S. cities. The program is designed to help Americans understand that their Navy is deployed around the world, around the clock, ready to defend America at all times.

Navy Week's focus is a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a week-long series of engagements with key influencers and organizations representing all sectors of the market. During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city.

The Navy Parachute Team, Navy bands, Navy divers, namesake ship and submarine crews, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting properties all participate in the Navy Week program.

For more information contact: Lieutenant Junior Grade Davis Anderson, 901-874-7070, Davis.anderson@navy.mil

The Reno Chamber Orchestra is proud to announce its 2018-19 season! Our 44th season is going to be a special one. As the search continues for new artistic leadership for the RCO and Nevada Chamber Music Festival, we are bringing in some of our most highly sought-after guest conductors and world-renowned soloists.

Exciting things lay in store this season, including Vivaldi's beloved "Four Seasons." One concert will explore the concept of synesthesia - the ability to associate musical notes with color. And for the first time in RCO history, one concert will be performed without a conductor!

SCHEDULE:

COST:
Regular Price: $150-275
First-Time Season Ticket Buyer: $150-225
Students (full-time, with ID): $25

For the full program, schedule, and more information, or to buy tickets, please visit our website http://www.renochamberorchestra.org or call us at (775) 348-9413

CARSON CITY — The American Association of University Women, AAUW Capital Nevada Branch, was pleased to honor 3 high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship each at its June 2 branch luncheon.

The recipients are Isabella Bruketta and Jessica Preston from Carson High School, and Abigail Sikora from Dayton High School. The three women, who were accompanied by their mothers, explained to the AAUW members that they intended to pursue degrees in various fields of science at the University of Nevada at Reno in the fall. 

AAUW Capital Nevada Branch is dedicated to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education philanthropy and research. The awarding of three scholarships in 2018 was possible thanks to the hard work of the membership promoting their annual fund raisers, which are the Feast of Chocolate in February and pecan sales in late fall, and the generosity of the local community.

Go here for additional information about AAUW Capital (NV) Branch.