The Carson City Library hosted its kick-off party Saturday to launch its Summer Learning Challenge with a space-oriented theme, designed to encourage people of all ages to read over the summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge is divided by age, with ages 0-5 years old completing a series of activities with a parent or caregiver. Ages 6-11 have a goal of reading at least 20 hours, ages 12-17 reading 30 hours and 18 and older reading 40 hours.

“Participants will earn incentives as they read and complete activities,” said Maria Klesta, the library’s creative learning manager. "They will earn tickets for the grand-prize drawing by attending programs and writing book reviews.”

The main purpose of the program is to encourage learning through fun, interactive experiences, Klesta said. “It’s also a way to focus on community engagement and offer opportunities to the public that may not be readily accessible to everyone.”

The challenge will run through Aug. 10 when the grand prizes — made up of science-themed gift baskets — for each age group will be drawn.

Participants may register online at www.carsoncitylibrary.org/summerlearning or download the Beanstack app on Apple or Android devices. All reading hours must be logged online to earn and receive prizes.

The true reward, Klesta said, comes in the form of learning retention.

“It makes a big impact when kids continue to read over the summer,” she said. “When they go back to school, they are more prepared for the year ahead.”

Hot weather expected through Wednesday will trigger the return to rapid melting of high elevation snowpack, that will produce increased flows in the higher elevation tributary streams and swift, cold flows for rivers and streams in the lower valleys by midweek from Lake Tahoe south through Mono County, according to the National Weather Service.

Due to the considerable snowpack remaining in the Walker River basin, minor flooding is possible later this week on the West Walker River above Topaz Lake. Below Topaz Lake and Bridgeport Reservoir, high flows are expected as well, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt in Douglas County and southern Lyon County in Nevada and Mono County in California. The advisory extends through Saturday morning.

The Lyon County Road Department has opened self filling sandbag locations at the following locations:

Smith Valley: Dressler Park at the arena on Highway 208

Mason Valley: Lyon County Road Department Yard, 18 Highway 95A, Yerington
Mason Town Hall, Bridge Street in Mason.

County crews report that there is flooding in fields north of the weir on the Walker River. Lyon County is concerned that water will impact Miller Lane and Miller Lane may have to be shut down in the next 48 hours. Currently no homes are threatened, according to Lyon County Manager Jeff Page.

Reservoir operations will have an influence on the flows through the Mason Valley, but current projections indicate the possibility of minor flooding near the Walker River by late in the week. Peak flows on the West Walker River are expected from late Tuesday night through early Thursday morning while peak flows farther downstream are likely to
be from mid-week into next weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

To the north, there does not appear to be enough snowpack left to produce flooding along the unregulated portions of the Carson River system, or in the Truckee River system, but high flows are still likely for smaller streams in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The elevated, swift, cold flows may affect hikers and campers in and near the Sierra. Peak flows overnight may catch those camping close to creeks and streams off guard, so campers are advised to avoid setting up camp too close to creeks and streams. Hikers should be alert for snow bridges over creeks in higher elevations.

Combine a night of family friendly activities, refreshments and a great cause with a chance to learn more about Western Nevada College, and what do you have? Community Night and Journey of Hope, of course.

For the first time, WNC is hosting a Community Night in conjunction with the Journey of Hope friendship visit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at the Carson City campus.

Community Night gives community members an opportunity to check out the resources that WNC has available, meet college team members and explore the campus.

Journey of Hope has been one of WNC’s top spring events since 2014. The college and Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities partner to host a group of philanthropic-minded cyclists who travel across the country to help people with disabilities. Food, raffle prizes, dancing and music, as well as children activities such as bounce house, face painting and balloon animals, are planned for the cyclists’ friendship visit.

Journey of Hope is part of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s national efforts to serve people with disabilities. Their annual journey spans 32 states and 12,000 combined miles of cycling.

Besides visiting with the participating cyclists, the public can connect with local organizations committed to serving and supporting those with disabilities.

For more information about Community Night, phone 775-445-3267. To learn more about Disability Support Services at WNC or more about Journey of Hope, contact Susan Trist at 775-445-4459 or email her at susan.trist@wnc.edu.

In the Photo: Western Nevada College and Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities partner for Journey of Hope, which hosts a group of philanthropic-minded cyclists who travel across the country to help people with disabilities.

The State of Nevada will pay $10 million to Little Valley Fire victims as part of a $25 million total settlement agreement expected to be approved by state officials this week.

Under the agreement, the 105 plaintiffs will receive $18 million and their insurance companies will receive $7 million for a total settlement amount of $25 million.
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Hello Carson City, is it getting warm enough yet? That's the question as we head into a forecast high Tuesday in the low 90s, give or take a few degrees. Don't sweat as our good friends at Muscle Powered have morning and evening walks and a bicycle ride happening before and after the heat sets in. Plus there's local talks about history, addiction and wellness; a yoga class for those with arthritis, a family viewing of the classic basketball fantasy movie "Space Jam" at the Carson City Library and a whole lot more. Scroll on and enjoy your day!

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Here's what's happening Tuesday:

— Tuesday Morning Walk: Eastside Historical Tour II hosted by Muscle Powered. 8 a.m. Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City. Meet at 8 a.m. in front of the Laxalt Building at 401 N. Carson Street for a continued tour of more Eastside historic sites Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains, snows, or air quality is unsafe due to smoke, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sculptor Mark Combs gives viewers two approaches to his metalwork. His earlier distressed metal car-part sculptures are ornamented with soldered rods and bolts reflecting a ruptured system both socially and figuratively. His carefully hammered bone pieces came into shape after hours of forging as a nod to death and celebrations of life. Photographer Frances Melhop documents aging rural structures with classic color photography. In Vanish, her printed enlargements of unnamed 19th century portraits on silk are elevated to fly across our vision like fleeting memories.

Carson City Yoga hosts 8-week 'Yoga for Arthritis' program. 8:30 a.m. This 8-week series is for anyone living with arthritis or with similar symptoms of pain and stiffness. In this gentle class, you will learn how to use yoga and modifications to manage your arthritis. We may use chairs, blocks, the wall, or other props to support your body in the practice as needed. The class includes information about meditation, diet, and physical activity to support you in your healing, offering the full benefits of a complete yoga practice. In addition, you can learn how to create a home practice, allowing you to extend the benefits of yoga into your every day life. This class comes with a manual, and meets twice a week for 8 weeks. Class will be held at Carson City Yoga, in our easily accessible 7th Street Location: 116 E 7th St, No. 4. If you have any questions about this class and/or if it is right for you, please contact us through our website at carsoncityyoga.com, or leave us a message at 775-841-7841. Diane will get back to you to answer any questions you might have. See https://carsoncityyoga.com/yoga-for-arthritis/ to register or for more information about the class.

— Computer Classes for Beginners at Carson City Library. 11:30 a.m. Various computer topics will be taught every week, including Mouse & Keyboard; Files, Folders, and Programs; the Internet; Email; and Windows 10.
Registration is required. Please visit www.carsoncitylibrary.org and click on calendar to reserve your spot!

— Nevada State Library and Archives Brown Bag Author Series features Ken Beaton. Noon. Historian Ken Beaton will talk about his book, "A Toddler's Picture in His Uncle's Helmet" at Tuesday's Nevada State Library and Archives Brown Bag Author Series. World War II, December 3, 1943 a member of the Graves Registration removed Richard's persona effects. He discovered a toddler's picture inside Richard's helmet. This is how the story begins. The program is from noon to 1 p.m. At the Nevada State Library and Archives Building, 100 North Stewart Street, Carson City. Light refreshments will be provided.

— Tuesday night archery shoots return to Carson City's Centennial Park Archery Range. 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday evening, 5:30 to dusk, the Clear Creek Bowmen host its Tuesday Night Archery Shoots at the Centennial Park Archery Range in Carson City. Both traditional and 3D targets are available. The target range is open shooting for use at no cost. There is a $5 fee (kids 17 and under are free) to shoot the 3D animal targets. We have archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started. Come on out and join us. It’s a great way to experience the world of archery. Open to all ages. Visit our website: http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ for more information.

— Tuesday Evening Hike: Kings Canyon Trail, Lincoln Highway hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead. Meet at 5:30 p.m. We will hike up to Horse Creek Ranch meadow and back. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended. Tuesday evening hikes will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing, or air quality due to smoke, hikes will be cancelled. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

— Muscle Powered Ladies Weekly Mountain Bike Ride. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Evening Ladies MTB Ride
June 11, 5:30 pm- Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of North Winnie Lane. Every Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Rides are open to all skill levels. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must carry water and have a mountain bike in safe working condition, helmet, closed toed shoes, spare tube, pump and tools to change a flat tire. Contact bike coordinator Beth Harrison at beffybwooga@gmail.com with questions.

— Video Pleasure Unwoven: A personal journey about addiction and is it really a disease or a choice? 6 p.m. PAL (Parents of addicted loved ones) meeting on Tuesday, June 11, we will be showing the video "Pleasure Unwoven: A personal journey about addiction and is it really a disease or a choice?" beginning at 6 p.m. at Partnership Carson City at 1925 N Carson St in the conference room. The video is for family members who are dealing with the addiction of a loved one. There will be time for discussion, questions and answers after the video. Let me know if you have any questions. E-mail: lisajanenekirby@gmail.com.

— Calling all Carson City parents: Discussion to feature Children's Healthcare, Learning Needs. 6 p.m. University of Nevada Las Vegas is working with the Nevada Department of Education to learn more about what parents with young children need in Carson City! We want to increase resources for young children such as access to early childhood care, education, health, and other resources in Carson City area. We know that each community wants and needs different things, and want to make sure to hear directly from your community. This group discussion will be an opportunity to learn about how Nevada can best serve you, your children, and your community. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Creativity Corner Preschool and Nursery 2323 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89706, from 6 to 7 p.m.

— Carson City Library Family Movie and Craft Night: "Space Jam." 6 p.m. Join the Carson City Library and its presentation of "Space Jam." You can watch and create your own planet CD! Make sure to wear paint-friendly clothing. Space Jam is a family-friendly comedy about a Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, that needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, head to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan). All craft supplies will be provided. Registration is required, online registration is available here. Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age or older.

— Empty Bowls, Open Studio at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Create an empty bowl to donate to charity, instruction will be offered to create and paint a bowl or create something on our own during open studio session. Open studio time is free of charge and open to the public. 1215 S. Carson St., Carson City.

Watercolor Class: Magnificent Mono at Rustically Divine. 6:30 p.m. Capture the brilliant contrasts that just scream Mono Lake. The vibrant yellows when the sage is in bloom, framed by the deep blues and pristine whites of the tufa. Enjoy the wonders of watercolor as professional artist, Dana Childs teaches you how to create impressionistic watercolor effects. To learn more about the art and artist, visit Dana’s website or contact her at tfa.create@gmail.com. Go here to sign up online.

— Jazz and Poetry at Comma Coffee. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Mile High Jazz Band performs Jazz & Poetry, the theme for the evening is “Hindsight.” The performance is funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information about the Mile High Jazz Band, call 775-883-4154.

ONGOING

— WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class. 5:45 p.m. Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a towel, water and a positive attitude! No prior dance experience is required - Zumba is about making friends, getting a workout, and enjoying yourself! Classes are held at the WNPAC dance studio, located at 951 N Stewart St. The class is $48 and our direct line is 775-445-4241.

— Nevada Arts Council Presents: Bits and Pieces of the Silver State. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reno artist Patricia Wallis has a background in plein air painting as well as aerial painting working on canvas, board and copper. Over the past decade she has worked exclusively on copper which gives the image a unique luminescence not found when working with canvas or board. Oil painting on copper goes back to the 15th century although it is rarely used by contemporary artists. Bits and Pieces of the Silver State feature the various elements of nature and provide conceptual basis inn Wallis’ paintings. Go here for more information about Nevada Arts Council.

— Nevada Artists Association Presents: Landscape Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in and enjoy the diverse artwork on display from Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Members with featured artist Walter Daniels. With a current membership of 120-plus, boasting over 30 new members in the past few months alone, this show promises to be one for the books. For more information visit the NAA website, call 775-882-6411 or email naaCarsonCity@gmail.com.

— Dance Workshop for Couples at Yaple's Ballroom. In this beginner level workshop you must have a partner in this class, we will not be rotating. It can be a friend, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, you just have to have a buddy with you to be your partner. We are going to learn the style of dance of Night Club Two Step and some other exercises that will help you with your connection to your partner. $20. Yaple’s Ballroom is located at 315 N Carson St., Carson City. Go here for the website to learn more including dates and times.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. Howland’s passion is to create a sense of time and place through his photographs. He returns to favorite sites to work, like Hope Valley and Genoa, returning to take repeat images in different seasons and lighting. His interest in landscapes go back to his New England roots where he was more comfortable in the outdoors than in school classrooms. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first and third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.

Taylor Clarke and Jon Duplaniter held down the hill for the Triple-A Reno Aces, now they’re providing some bite toward the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation.

Injuries to Dbacks’ starting pitchers Luke Weaver and Taijuan Walker and Zach Godley’s transition to the bullpen opened places in the starting rotation for Clarke and Duplantier, both hurlers have the stuff to stick on the mound for the foreseeable future.

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UPDATE: The crash that happened Tuesday morning on Highway 50 near Bunny Ranch Road in Mound House involved a school bus and a Honda Element. None of the three children on the school bus, nor the driver were injured. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries, according to NHP Trooper Hannah DeGoey. The cause is under investigation.
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According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a vehicle crash occurred just before 7 a.m. in the area of Highway 50 and Bunny Ranch Road in Mound House, backing up traffic for miles.

There were injuries involved in the collision. Witnesses report it was a vehicle the collided into the rear of a school bus.

We will update with information as it becomes available.

Carson City Republicans will meet at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St., for President Trump when he announces his candidacy for re-election in 2020.

President Trump is scheduled to make his announcement at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, June 18. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. A no-host bar and light refreshments will be available.

Looking forward to seeing our Carson City Republicans join us for the event.

Stacey Giomi is a long-time Carson City resident, and the newest member on the Board of Supervisors after being voted into the vacancy left by Karen Abowd. Giomi spent 30 plus years as a firefighter for our community before retiring as Fire Chief. During this series of Five Questions, Giomi discusses his time as fire chief, issues facing Carson City, and what he plans to accomplish during his time on the Board of Supervisors.

1) What’s the most important lesson you learned during your time as Fire Chief? 

This is a difficult question, because I learned so many lessons in the course of my 31-plus year career.  Each day brought a humbling experience that afforded me the opportunity to learn or improve upon.

Compassion for those community members we serve, compassion for our fellow firefighters, and compassion for our family members who are required to worry about their loved ones while they go about their jobs. Ultimately, the compassion I developed for my profession and the community allowed me to be better at my job, and a more connected member to the citizens of this community.  
 
2) What do you think is the biggest issue Carson City is currently facing? 

Overall, I think our biggest issue is deferred maintenance as it relates to the city’s infrastructure. Specifically, roads, buildings, and other infrastructure assets.  During the economic downturn, maintenance items got deferred — the Board is working to bring those maintenance items back up to par now. 
 
Road maintenance is a major issues. Decreasing gasoline taxes because of conservation, electric vehicles, and decreased road miles driven have left our road maintenance budget millions of dollars short. The Board is working to find solutions to this funding shortfall, but so far only band aid repairs are being made until we can find a permanent solution.
 
Another major issues (that is largely market driven) is the lack of available affordable (or workforce) housing. Our entire region is facing a shortage of housing in general. This regional boom is being driven by the success our businesses are having in bringing in new employees. Housing for lower paying jobs is almost non-existent — there are limited approaches that our local government can take to help the situation, but working together to find solutions is certainly among the efforts we can undertake.
 
3) Why did you want to join the Board of Supervisors?

Having lived and worked in this community for over 40 years, I feel a deep connection to the people and businesses here. That connection drives my work in service to my friends and neighbors. I’m honored to be able to give back to this community by helping to make decisions about our community’s future.
 
4) What is your favorite thing about living in Carson? 

There are so many things to like about Carson City … the wonderful open space, the great restaurants, the endless recreational opportunities; however, my favorite thing about Carson City is its people. Our residents enjoy a wonderful sense of community, that feeling that you are a small part in something greater. Everyone I work with, my friends, and acquaintances all possess this great desire to make our town a better place to live. Carson City is only as strong as its people, and fortunately we have that in spades!
 
5) What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish during your time on the Board? 

In general, I think the most important thing that I can do as a Board member is to be dedicated to researching and understanding the issues that come before us and to make decisions that benefit the community as a whole.
 
Specifically there are three things I’d like to accomplish in my 4-year term. One of those is to update the Carson City Master Plan and the relevant portions of our Development Standards. Our Master Plan is not only the roadmap for how our community develops, but also drives how our natural and man-made resources are used.
 
Secondly, I fully support the efforts that the Board and the City are undertaking to dedicate surplus city property to help solve the affordable housing issues we are having.  Within the year, a fairly large parcel of land should be up for auction to a non-profit for the specific purpose of constructing work-force housing.
 
Finally, I’d really like to see the surplus land that the State of Nevada has around our community be converted to city ownership or private ownership for the benefit of the community. There are major chunks of land that are sitting vacant — some right in the heart of our downtown. I’d love to get those parcels turned into some meaningful use. 

A 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday morning in the area of North Roop and Hot Springs Road for battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area of North Roop and Northridge shortly before 8 a.m. regarding a fight. Two subjects were involved and were separated. During the investigation the victim wished press charges against the suspect. He was taken into custody for misdemeanor battery. Bail: $1,137.

— A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday afternoon in the 1000 block of La Loma for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery. According to the arrest report, Deputies arrived and identified the suspect who stated he is currently going through a divorce with his wife.

He said the two of them got into an argument in the driveway and began to push each other. Deputies observed a scratch mark on the man's left arm. Deputies also observed the victim's left cheek to be swollen. The victim stated she was punched in the face by her husband. She told deputies she scratched the man to defend herself. The man was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.

— A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday, 8 a.m. in the area of William and Stewart streets for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area for a report of an accident with injuries involving a Jeep and a Ford truck. Deputies arrived and saw two vehicles had collided and were in the westbound lanes, facing east. A deputy could smell an odor of alcohol on the driver of the Ford.

She was asked ho much had to drink. the woman replied "a lot and enough," the report states. The woman told the deputy she would perform standardized field sobriety tests. She also told the deputy she'd been drinking since the night prior and had not slept since the previous day, the report states.

She stated she was drinking beer, vodka and rum. She showed signs of impairment on the field sobriety tests and blew a preliminary breath test of .120. She was arrested for suspicion of DUI. She agreed to an evidentiary blood test at Carson City Jail. A passenger with the woman, who left the scene, was found later and arrested for a warrant.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man, Charles Tyler, was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance.
According to the arrest report, an investigation led to a search and subsequent recovery of a container with a white powdery substance believed to be a controlled substance. Bail: $2,500.

Warrant arrests
— A 31-year-old Carson City man, Robert Shoshone, was arrested Monday, 7:55 a.m. in the area of Fall and Corbett streets for two felony warrants, one issued out of Reno Justice Court on March 8, 2019 and the other warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on April 10.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to the area for a report of an injury accident. Witnesses said that man was strapped with a large knife on his hip and ran toward the area of Pioneer High School. He was located, detained, and subsequently arrested for the two felony warrants.

Shoshone was not the vehicle driver, but a passenger in one of the vehicles. He fled the scene due to his outstanding warrants. The crash remains under investigation. Bail: $17,500.

— A 22-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Monday, 8:05 p.m. for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued April 29, 2019 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,030.

— A 30-year-old female transient, Jill Marson, was arrested Monday, 11:54 p.m. in the 1600 block of Medical Parkway for a felony warrant from Washoe County. Bail: $5,000.

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 — In the final year of his 42-year career and his 10th as Nevada's adjutant general, Brig. Gen. William Burks will be this year's keynote speaker at the Nevada National Guard's 21st annual Flag Day ceremony and U.S. Army's 244th birthday celebration 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on Capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St.

Burks, Nevada's 29th adjutant general, graduated from Wooster High School in 1976 and studied accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno. He commissioned in 1978 and became a navigator on the RF-4C Phantom jet. Burks deployed during Desert Storm as a navigator with the 152nd Reconnaissance Group, Nevada Air National Guard.

In the post-9/11 era, Burks served at the Pentagon on the Quadrennial Defense Review before he became Nevada's adjutant general in 2009. He is set to have a retirement ceremony Sept. 7 at the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno.

Arianna Bennett, KTVN Channel 2 anchor, will be this year's emcee. Nevada Army Guard Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Jared Kopacki, will give the U.S. Army's 244th birthday address. Along with Burks, Kopacki is set to retire later this year after four years as Nevada's senior enlisted leader and six as the state's command sergeant major.

The event will include the Nevada State Archive's 36-star flag first raised at Fort Ruby in White Pine County immediately following Nevada statehood in 1864; a historical flag presentation from the Nevada Air National Guard; a bagpiper; the local chapter of the Sons of American Revolution and a U.S. Army birthday cake from the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA).

The U.S. Army is two years older than the American Flag. A resolution of the Continental Congress authorized 10 companies of riflemen on June 14, 1775, giving birth to the U.S. Army.

Two years later, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act and adopted the stars-and-stripes design as our nation's flag. In 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day.

If You Go:
WHAT: Nevada National Guard's 21st annual Flag Day and U.S. Army birthday celebration

WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, June 14

WHERE: Nevada Veterans Memorial on Capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St.

The Fourth Annual Carson City Off-Road is dedicated to Carson City native and visionary trails community leader, Joel Dunn. Born and raised in Carson City, Dunn has not only witnessed the evolution of Nevada's state capital but has also been a driving force in its transition into a recreation-focused community.

Joel started his journey at the ripe age of 14, dragging baseball fields for Carson City Parks and Recreation. After a short stint with Nevada Tourism, Joel worked in marketing for Western Nevada College for more than a decade before coming back to Parks and Recreation where he spent the better part of 17 years developing group events —particularly softball tournaments — that brought thousands of people from around the country to Carson City.

“Between 1998 and 2013, the economic impact of sports tournaments was significant,” said Dunn. “During my time with Parks and Recreation, we increased the economic impact of tournaments from $3 million to $17 million.”

Dunn and his wife Sheri consider themselves a softball family, with a daughter who competed at the national level and Dunn himself a coach for three national championship teams. But Dunn realized that sports tournaments aren't enough to sustain Carson City tourism economically.

The catalyst for change came in 2013 when the Wall Street Journal published an article stating that Carson City was one of the least likely communities to recover from the recession. When the Carson City Board of Supervisors saw this article, it set off a recreation movement changing the future of Carson City for the better, and Dunn has played an instrumental part.

But the big question is when it comes to rebranding a community to attract a younger generation of residents and visitors, why make trails the focus?

“While working for Parks and Recreation, I was aware Carson City acquired a significant amount of open space through a tax measure the city had adopted,” said Dunn. “I sat down with the open space advisory board and Juan Guzman to develop a plan around trails and recreation.”

Dunn saw the impact mountain biking had on other American West communities like Prescott, Moab, Sedona, and Park City, and thought it might work for Carson City as well. Carson had the land and the trails, now they just needed the people and a way to bring them in.

In 2013, Dunn became Executive Director of the Carson City Visitor's Bureau (now known as the Culture and Tourism Authority) and began efforts around rebranding Carson City as an outdoor recreation destination. Dunn didn't waste any time, and within two years attracted Epic Rides and the Carson City Off-Road, putting the community in the national spotlight for mountain biking.

“Bringing Todd Sadow and the Epic Rides crew to Carson City was the showcase we needed to solidify our town as a recreation-focused community,” said Dunn. “But for us, it's not as much about the event as it is about driving the culture change in our community. Who are the next 15,000 people moving to Carson City going to be? We want those who value and appreciate outdoor recreation.”

Since 2013, thanks to efforts around outdoor recreation, trails and well executed social media marketing, Dunn and his team at the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority (CTA) have largely driven the generational shift that's happening in the community. Not only are more families moving to Carson City, but transient occupancy tax revenue from hotels has doubled since 2013 from $1.2 million to $2.4 million.

And since the redevelopment of Carson City's downtown in 2016, vacant storefronts have dropped from 19 to only two on West Carson Street. But what Dunn is most proud about is what the CTA has been able to give back to the community financially.

“Since our rebranding in 2013, the CTA has been able to give $80,000 to our local trails organization, Muscle Powered, to use for environmental studies in building new trails,” said Dunn.

After retiring from the CTA in 2017, Dunn is still busy leaving his mark on the community in the form of a custom furniture business — Reclaimed NV — made from reclaimed steel and wood. His latest handmade creations are two massive outdoor benches at The Fox Brewpub that thousands of visitors will gather around after an amazing day out on the trails - trails that he helped create - bringing Dunn's impact on the community full circle.

The 2019 Carson City Off-Road Series will be June 28-30, 2019. For more information on the Off-Road Series, visit epicrides.com or follow @epicrides, @whiskeyoffroad, @carsoncityoffroad, @grandjunctionoffroad and @oztrailsoffroad on social media channels.

About Epic Rides
Founded in 1999, Epic Rides has become world famous for producing events that celebrate the many positive aspects of mountain biking. Events such as the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center, Tour of the White Mountains, Grand Junction Off-Road, Whiskey Off-Road, Carson City Off-Road, and the Oz Trails Off-Road are popular with participants because they offer challenging, fun riding and emphasize the joy and camaraderie inherent in the sport.

When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City, they are typically in desperate conditions.

“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”

As an emergency food shelter — among an array of other services — the Ron Wood Family Resource Center fills in those gaps, providing food when other services have run out.

Buckingham said the food bank serves about 1,700 families each month, and recipients are particularly happy with fresh fruits and vegetables.

“They are grateful for whatever we can give them,” Buckingham said. “But anytime I can provide them with these beautiful, fresh vegetables, they are delighted.”

So far this year, the program has received more than 1,000 pounds of locally grown, fresh produce provided by the Greenhouse Project.

“It’s just amazing to be able to distribute this wonderful, nutritious produce,” Buckingham said. “For our recipients, it’s like Christmas morning. They can make fresh, healthy meals for their families.”

The Greenhouse Project provides about 2,000 pounds of fresh produce annually to service organizations throughout Carson City, including FISH, Salvation Army, Circles, Food for Thought, Meals on Wheels and Eagle Valley Children’s Home.

It’s largely funded through the annual Concert Under the Stars, which is featuring three main acts this year — Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League.

“I’m thrilled about this lineup,” said Karen Abowd, president and co-founder of the Greenhouse Project. “People are so excited about it. I’m getting calls as far away as British Columbia.”

Providing for the food-insecure population has been an integral part of the mission since the inception of the Greenhouse Project.

“It’s all about a healthy community,” Abowd said. “People who have less are no less deserving of nutrition. You can’t be a productive citizen if you’re not eating right.”

One woman, who stopped by Friday to pick up groceries from the food bank, said she is happy to see the selection of produce offered.

“It is very nice,” she said. “I don’t, for instance, buy bell peppers from the grocery store. But I’ll grab one here. And a cucumber. I always get lettuce.”

Tickets for the Concert Under the Stars, which begins 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, are available at carsoncitygreenhouse.org.

VIP tickets on the green, which include dinner and are limited to 44 seats, are $175. They are only available by calling Karen Abowd at (775) 232-8626.
 Gold Circle tickets, which include reserved parking, are $75.
Reserved tickets are $49 and standing-room only are $30.

Tents also remain available and include a catered buffet, two bottles of red wine, two bottles of white wine, beer, soda and cocktail service.

If You Go
WHAT: Concert Under the Stars
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. July 10
WHERE: Eagle Valley Golf Course, 3999 Centennial Park Dr.
TICKETS: carsoncitygreenhouse.org

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile female. Trinity Cole age 13, was last seen on June 8 in Carson City. Trinity is believed to still be in Carson City.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch (775) 887-2677, Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley (775)283-7852, Investigations Captain Brian Humphrey (775) 283-7850 or Secret Witness (775)322-490. Refer to Case No. 2019-3882.

Carson City Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training exercise at a vacant structure located on the Carson City Public Works Corporate Yard, June 17 and June 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

Residents and those who work in the area may observe large amounts of smoke. There is no need to be concerned, this training is in a controlled setting and secured to a confined area.

The goal of the training is to equip firefighters with the skills and knowledge needed to tactically respond to structure fires. In addition, the training is intended to quicken fire suppression efforts while exposing firefighters to challenges they may face in the field.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak recently signed a trio of bills that make life easier on marijuana users now that the drug is legal for adults to possess.

Assembly Bill 132 forbids employers from discriminating against job applicants if cannabis shows up on a pre employment drug test.
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Soroptimist International is a global non-profit organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys has a Program Meeting scheduled for:

June 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Carson Valley Country Club

SIPV welcomes the local Miss America Organization crown holders: Miss Eagle Valley 2019 Macie Tuell and Miss Battle Born's Outstanding Teen 2019 Gloria Valenegro. Miss America Organization is a not-for-profit organization committed to staying the largest provider of scholarship money for women in the world. Our evaluation system emphasizes community service, education, and personal achievements. More than 50,000 young women compete each year at the Local and State Levels with all levels being run by volunteers.

For the past 97 years, Miss America has been one of the country’s most recognizable household names and has been at the center of everything from national trends to social movements to the birth of television. The young women involved have made a significant difference in people’s lives through their charitable and community service endeavors, using the national platform to educate millions of Americans on issues facing the nation. Miss America is more than a title, it’s a movement of empowering young women everywhere to dream big, to insist that their voices be heard and to inspire change in the world around them.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact info@sipinenutvalleys.org.

A new law was signed by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that establishes a $5 tourism fee on the per-night rate for rental lodgings in the Lake Tahoe, Stateline area of Douglas County. The new law takes effect July 1 and had bipartisan support at the conclusion of the Nevada State Legislature.

Senate Bill 461 was signed into law on June 5 and had the support in both houses. The new surcharge — levied only within the Tahoe Township — will generate funds that can be used to cover the majority of the cost of building a new, multi-use event and convention center and for maintenance.

Additionally, several local businesses and organizations such as the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority and the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce supported the legislation.

“The passage of Senate Bill 461 creates an important revenue stream, paid by overnight visitors to the Lake, that is necessary for a future multiuse event center,” said Bill Chernock, Executive Director of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. “This is a major step in bringing us closer to diversifying our local economy that will benefit all of Douglas County.”

UPDATE 445PM: A male driver of a white van with matching plates was detained Tuesday afternoon after a citizen reported the van at the Quick Stop at 3006 North Roop Street. The man was being questioned and the van was being towed.
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Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating three separate suspicious incidents during the past few days involving confrontations between pedestrian females and possible solicitations.

The first incident occurred in the area of the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The juvenile reporting party described a black four door sedan pulled up next to her while she was jogging and took a picture of her.

A video from the security cameras in the area showed a black BMW four door sedan was driving by the reporting party at the time she was jogging in the area. The same reporting party said a black four door sedan was seen driving by her residence on June 10 in the central west side of Carson City.

The second incident was on Sunday, June 9, 2019. The female reporting party said a white Dodge van with California plates of 62242K2 followed her to the Jacksons Gas Station located at 1615 E. 5th.

The male driver solicited her for sexual favors and caused a scene inside the business attempting to get her to leave with him. Detectives identified the owner of the van who is currently in custody at the Carson City Detention Facility on unrelated charges prior to June 9.

He has been cooperating with detectives and has identified the male subject who was driving his van the day of the gas station incident. The male is identified as Adam Autry and detectives are in the process of attempting to contact him.

The third incident was on Monday, June 10, 2019 at around 4:30 p.m. The female reporting party told detectives she was walking in the area of Carmine Road and Airport Road when a gray or brown van pulled in front of her. She said two younger male adults got out of the van and attempted to get her to leave with them in the van.

The reporting party is not able to provide us with any further description on the van at this time and we are still attempting to verify the sequence of events surrounding this incident. The description on the subjects does not match the June 9 incident at the gas station.

Detectives are actively investigating all three incidents. Anyone with information on the White Dodge van with California plates of 62242K2 or the Black BMW sedan are encouraged to contact Detective Morgan Tucker 775-283-7858, Captain Brian Humphrey 775-283-7851, or our Communications Center at 775-887-2008.