CARSON CITY — Hannah Golik, a graduating senior at Carson High School, has been named one of 630 semifinalists in the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 5,300 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2018.

Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 54th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected based on superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

“I’m humbled to have made it to the semifinals round,” Golik said. “To be considered in the top 12 percent of applicants is an honor.”

Golik is attending the University of Nevada, Reno in the fall to study molecular biology and biochemistry. She plans to have a career in medical research.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the president to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas, including academic success, leadership and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields.

Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. All scholars are invited to Washington, D.C., in June for the national recognition program, which features various events and enrichment activities, culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholar Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony.

“It is such an honor for a CHS student to make it to the semi-finals round,” Michele Lewis, vice principal of Carson High School and Career and Technical Education Administrator, said. “Hannah has been an exemplary student during her career at CHS, especially in the CTE programs she participates in. She currently serves as the president for both the CHS Future Business Leaders of America and HOSA chapters and has represented both organizations at national competitions in previous years and will do so again this summer. We are extremely proud of her and the way she has represented our school.”

A distinguished panel of educators have reviewed the submissions and selected 630 semifinalists. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May.

For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can call the office at 507-931-8345, or email PSP@ScholarshipAmerica.org.

Maybe Congress realized what they did when they increased the Standard Deduction for single folks to $12,000 for year 2018 ($24,000 for joint returns). But now your child can earn up to $12,000 of wages and still pay no income tax.

If you are self-employed, own your own business and report income and expenses on Schedule C of form 1040, consider hiring your child (or children).

Wages you pay to a child that is not yet age 21 are exempt from unemployment taxes. If the child is under age 18, the wages are also exempt from FICA and Medicare taxes.

You need to keep good records of when the child worked, what they did and how you determined the pay is the same you would pay a stranger for the same work. The child is to receive a W-2 but there is no need to hold out income taxes if the total wages are less than $12,000 for the year.

There are several studies that indicate high school and college graduates that worked before graduation do better the rest of their life. If they learn to show up on time, be concerned about doing a good job and learn how to get along with others, they will be more successful in the future.

If they earn some money, they may learn to spend the money in good ways. They may even learn to postpone some expenditures until they can pay the full price in cash. They might even decide some things are not worth buying. That could help them acquire good cash management and smart spending habits.

You, as the business owner, also benefit if the child is hired. The wages paid are a business deduction that will save you both income and self-employment taxes. For example, if you are in a 14% income tax bracket and you save about 15% in self-employment tax, that could save you about 29% of the wages paid. If the child only earned $10,000, that would still save you about $2,900.
If you are in a higher income tax bracket, the savings are increased.

I worked for three years while I was in high school. I learned a lot and had fun. I was fortunate to mostly work as a radio announcer for at least 40 hours a week while going to college. That was an easy job that I enjoyed. I remember how Bob Stoddard, who owned a radio station in Reno, rearranged the hours others worked so I could work evenings and weekends.

Hiring your child may be a benefit to the child and save the sole owner business taxes. That is about as good as it gets.

Did you hear: “I’ve learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a life.”

— John Bullis is a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist and certified senior adviser who has served Carson City for more than 45 years. He is founder emeritus of Bullis and Company CPAs in Carson City.

Farmers, ranchers and gardeners everywhere face many of the same challenges: Weeds growing in unwanted places, critters digging holes and insects eating plants. To help producers better understand and overcome these common struggles, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents “Weeds, Critters and Insects in the Landscape and Garden,” May 29 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

“This forum will address what struggles people are dealing with and solutions that may fit their home, garden or farm, depending on their situations,” said Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Wendy Hanson Mazet, who will be speaking at the forum, which is part of the Agriculture Innovation Forum Series.

The forum is from 6 to 8 p.m. The CVIC Hall is at 1604 Esmeralda Ave.

Mazet’s presentation will cover annual nuisance weeds, garden insects and four-legged pests, such as squirrels, voles and gophers.

The forum is part of the Agriculture Innovation Forum Series, which is designed to provide practical information and know-how for agricultural producers and small-acreage owners to optimize their land use potential and maintain agricultural open space in the Carson Valley.

The series is intended to be an open dialogue format allowing attendees ample opportunity to ask questions and learn. The forums are free, and no registration is required. For more information on the May 29 forum, “Weeds, Critters and Insects in the Landscape and Garden,” contact the Douglas County Extension office at 775-782-9960.

Jake Buchanan wants to resume his big league career, but the Reno Aces pitcher is already playing with the house’s money. The right-hander is one of the few people on the planet with a Chicago Cubs World Series ring.
Go here for the full story.

UPDATE 3:58PM: The conditions of two juveniles who were injured in the Wednesday morning apartment fire on Pheasant Drive have improved since being admitted to the emergency room, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. An 8-year-old, who was asleep at the time of the fire, suffered life threatening injuries when transported to the hospital. The 17-year-old suffered moderate burns and smoke inhalation.
"I believe the only reason they are alive today is for the actions of the Carson City Fire Department," said Furlong.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Investigators are attempting to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in an upstairs room, said Furlong.
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UPDATE: 11:07AM: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to an apartment fire in the 3900 block of Pheasant Drive. At least three people have been injured.

The call came into dispatch just after 10:45 p.m. of a two-story occupied apartment that was on fire with occupants inside. Smoke and flames are showing, according to arriving first responders. The fire was determined to be a working incident, a fully-involved fire, with multiple fire engines responding. At around 11 a.m. the Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene reported a knock down of heavy flames.

Fire agencies from Reno, East Fork Fire Protection District and Tahoe Douglas Fire were called to the scene. At least two injuries have been reported with victims being transported to the hospital.

Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area. Fairview and Pheasant Drive are blocked off at the intersection.

Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives have been called to investigate the fire.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Strong thunderstorms have moved into the Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County areas, bringing periods of heavy rain, lightning, hail and ponding water, according to the National Weather Service.

The strong band of showers and thunderstorms were clustered from Stagecoach to Dayton, southwest through Carson City and the Tahoe Basin, moving northwest at 10 mph. This area of showers and thunderstorms will gradually move into the greater Reno metro area by around noon.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and hail up to one half inch are possible with these storms. Additionally, ponding of water and accumulating hail will be possible on area roadways, according to the weather service. Slow down when encountering hail covered roads.

Impacted areas of this storm include Carson City, Dayton, Virginia City, Johnson Lane, Gardnerville, Minden, Spooner Summit and areas of Lake Tahoe, including Glenbrook and Zephyr Cove.

If you are on or near Lake Tahoe, the weather service advises get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Nick Meyer, operations director for The Union Carson City, presented Courtney Warner, executive director for the Carson City Senior Center, with a check for $400.

The Union provided beverage service for last month’s Carson’s Got Talent fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels Carson City. Mark Estee, owner of The Union, was a celebrity judge for the show, which featured 19 performing groups in dance, musical theater, song, aerial silks and poi, a Maori performance art.

For more information on Carson City Meals on Wheels, contact Courtney Warner at cwarner@carson.org, and for information about The Union, visit www.theunioncarson.com.

About The Union: The Union is an eatery, tap house and coffee shop in Carson City. The Union is a collaboration between Mark Estee of Liberty Food & Wine Exchange and chez louie in the Nevada Museum of Art, Mark Trujillo of Hub Coffee Roasters, Tanya McCaffery, CEO and founder of VAST, a financial services firm, Executive Chef Tommy Linnett and Nick Meyer, director of operations for the Reno Local Food Group. For more information, visit www.theunioncarson.com.

UPDATE THURSDAY: Brendan Hubbs-Whitney, reported missing Wednesday, was found safe Thursday morning by authorities in Reno, according to family members and confirmed by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Go here for the updated story.
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An 11-year-old boy has been reported missing, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Wednesday the Carson City Sheriff’s Office received a report that a child was missing from his home near the corner of Betts and Boyle Street, west of the South Carson auto dealerships and adjacent to the Carson Colony.

Brendan Hubbs-Whitney was last seen after returning home from school at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Brendan is 4 foot, 90 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue shirt, navy-blue sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black boots.

Carson City sheriff's deputies and Search and rescue crews have been on-scene searching the area throughout the evening. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Search and Rescue officials activated “a child is missing.” Search teams and additional officers remain in the area this evening.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Carson City Communications Division at (775) 887-2677.

UPDATE 3:52PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong told News 4 the 11-year-old boy walked more than 12 miles on Wednesday afternoon after getting in an argument with family members. Brendan Hubbs-Whitney was found near the Chocolate Nugget candy factory in Washoe Valley by a woman who was on her way to Reno early Thursday morning. Read the News 4 story here.
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An 11-year-old boy reported missing was found safe Thursday morning by authorities in Reno, according to family members and confirmed by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Brendan Hubbs-Whitney had last seen after returning home from school at approximately 2:30 p.m. His family reported him missing to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at around 6:30 p.m., which then activated search and rescue operations Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Details of how the boy made it to the Reno area are unclear and more information is forthcoming, said Furlong. The fact the boy was found in Reno is what detectives are looking into. See Sheriff Furlong's statement in a video below or go here.

“What we do know now is our detectives have gone to Reno to meet with RPD. He was picked up by RPD. He is safe,” said Furlong.

"Brendan’s family has been notified and he will be reunited at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office," said Furlong in a news release.

STATELINE — U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed A.J. “Bud” Hicks to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board. Hicks, a resident of Reno since 1957, will assume the non-voting, presidential-appointee seat on the Governing Board held by Tim Carlson since 2012.

“My six years on the board has been very rewarding, for me as well as the agency,” Carlson said. “Over that period, the staff, management, and the board have worked tirelessly to bring about the positive changes that are reflective in the agency’s partnerships. As I see it, it has been the most productive period the agency has experienced, which I was proud to be a part of.”

“I am pleased that President Trump appointed Bud Hicks to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board,” Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval said. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hicks in a number of capacities, but his love and knowledge of Lake Tahoe makes him a perfect member of the Governing Board and I was pleased to recommend him to the President for this important appointment.”

Hicks will hold the Governing Board seat starting in May 2018. Hicks retired from the practice of law with McDonald Carano this January but continues to retain a relationship with the firm as senior counsel. He owns a home in Glenbrook, Nev., and served on the board of directors of the Glenbrook Homeowners Association from 1999-2014, serving as president the last six years. Hicks also served as Nevada’s representative on the California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission that completed a comprehensive review of the 2007 Angora Fire.

Hicks is married to Suzette Hicks. The couple grew up in Reno and attended local schools. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.

“All of us love Lake Tahoe and its many recreational amenities,” Hicks said. “I look forward to working with the other members of the TRPA Governing Board and the TRPA’s hard-working staff. The TRPA and all those working with it have accomplished many wonderful things for one of America’s greatest gifts, Lake Tahoe. I hope to be a constructive addition to this exceptional team.”

We’re in for another gray day, but that won’t affect the fun to be had. Bike to Work Week always ends in a big bash. Head down to McFadden Plaza, even if you didn’t take the challenge personally. You’ll find live music, raffles, bike games, and too much fun. Western Nevada Musical Theater Company returns for another weekend of Singin’ in the Rain at the Bob Boldrick Theater. Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours are waiting to entertain you at the Brewery Arts Center. There may be some balcony seating still available, but tickets are very limited.

FRIDAY, May 18: Things to do in Carson City and Beyond

• Bike to Work Day/Week        
• — ‘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  
• — 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) 
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)       
• — Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival in Downtown Reno (8am-4pm; The event is FREE to the public to enjoy the sights and sounds; show-n-shines, live entertainment, food, beverage, and booths)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — NEW: Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk: Sonoma Park - Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street, corner of Sonoma and Fremont Street (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome)       
• — Story Time Adventures: Fun on the Farm at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)       
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)       
• — Fourth Birthday Celebration: Kentucky Derby Style at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; equestrian-inspired event with Featured Artisan: Lady Bird’s Hatberdashery) 
• — Multi-Church Rummage and Bake Sale at St. Mary’s in the Mountains parking lot, Virginia City (10am-4pm; benefit for the restoration efforts at St. Mary’s in the Mountains, St. Paul’s Episcopal, the First Presbyterian Church, and the Comstock Cemetery Foundation)
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburger or Hot Dog, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)       
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm, take a sack lunch if desired; constituents and other interested parties are invited to meet on the steps of Carson City Community Center for a stroll through the park)
• — Brown Bag Lunchtime Workshop: Wacky Weeds of the West at the Carson City Library (12pm-1pm, Bring your brown bag lunch; Got a pesky plant in your garden or backyard, bring it in and have a pro tell you about it; presented by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension University of Nevada Cooperative Extension)
• — Carson City Big Read: True Grit Book Discussion at the Stewart Indian School (2pm-3pm, tour of the grounds 3pm-4pm; Come discuss the book, "True Grit" by Charles Portis; Please Register HERE; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Soldering Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (2pm-5pm; Drop-ins welcome, no registration is required; A proctor will provide an introduction to soldering safety, processes, and proper techniques via a project-based certification. This will include soldering components to a circuit board; This certification is required before participating in any Soldering Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card) 
• — Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Ale Smith San Diego Pale Ale, Ale Smith Sublime Mexican Lager - yes the band’s beer, Coronado Early Bird, Big Sky Trout Slayer and Big Sky Shake A Day)       
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception for Tamia de Luna and Mechele Johnson at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; all welcome, light refreshments served; sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Association)
• — Western Round-up Carnival at Minden Elementary School: 1170 Baler St, Minden (5:30pm-7:30pm; $5 wristbands for unlimited games; dunk tank, petting zoo, raffle, and silent auction)
• — Bike to Work Week Party and Muscle Powered 20 Anniversary Celebration in McFadden Plaza: Third and Carson St. (6pm-9pm; Live Music by Hick’ry Switch; Join Muscle Powered as we celebrate the culmination of the 11th annual Bike to Work Week in Carson City; Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win some great bicycle swag, including a brand-new BIKE - courtesy of Bike Habitat; Participate in one of the events: Paper Boy Challenge, SLO-Race, Tricycle Time Trials; Or just hang out and enjoy the live music and a cold brew from The Fox or Shoetree Brewing Co.)
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)       
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — Live Music featuring Richie Rich at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)       
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)       
• — Live Music featuring Brian Lester at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)       
• — CC BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)  
• — "Humor with Heart" a Concert with Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $28 for balcony seating, highly limited; $50 VIP includes 5:30pm dinner and wine with the band in our Grand Ballroom before the show, as well as reserved seating for the performance; masterful music, storytelling and humor to give you one of the most enjoyable nights of entertainment you will ever have; purchase tickets HERE)
• — Live Music with Joey Carmon at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Drama Club Comedy Improv in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (7pm-9pm; $10 at the door; The DHS Improv players invite you to a night of fun and laughs as they perform scenes on-the-spot from audience suggestions. If you have enjoyed episodes of Whose Line is it Anyway, you will enjoy this)
• — Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Steve Wariner, in support of his Back On Life's Highway Tour at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $50; With hits like Weekend, Holes in the Floor of Heaven and Small Town Girl his show is sure to make you reminisce and sing along to your favorites)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  
• — Comedian Jenna Kim Jones headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)       
• — Live Music with the Greg Austin Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Neapolitan at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)       
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10pm; no cover)       
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)       
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

Sofia Valenzuela hasn’t been afraid of change and crossing gender norms during her college education.
Valenzuela started as a civil engineer major at the University of Nevada, Reno, then transferred to Western Nevada College to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Construction Management.

That pivotal decision has been life-changing for Valenzuela, providing her with a career path that truly excites her.

“Although it hasn’t always been easy (life has a sense of humor), I feel proud of myself for achieving my graduation goal,” Valenzuela said. “But in some way I know this means so much more for my mom, and having the opportunity to give this ‘gift’ to her is by far the biggest reward for me. Graduation, to me, means endless opportunities, continuous growth and a dream come true for both me and my mom.”

Western Nevada College will celebrate the graduation of 539 students with 571 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, May 21, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is scheduled to deliver the commencement’s keynote speech.

What prompted such a pronounced educational change for Valenzuela into an industry dominated by males, though there has been an upswing of women moving into the construction field recently? While serving as a public service intern for the Nevada Department of Transportation, Valenzuela became enamored with the construction industry.

“My first and last two rotations at NDOT were on Crew 911. I absolutely loved the crew/construction environment and my love for the construction industry just kept growing,” she said.

With only three semesters remaining to attain a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Valenzuela decided to act on this burgeoning passion and registered for an introductory construction class at WNC.

“I decided that I would take CONS 100 to give the program a shot, but true inspiration came from my teachers,” Valenzuela said. “Words cannot even begin to explain the impact (instructors) Nigel Harrison and Robert Ford have had not only in my education but also in my life. I am so grateful to have such amazing teachers that reassured my excitement for the construction industry. It is very hard to keep a positive mindset throughout college, so having a teacher that truly loves their job and inspires students to persevere (like mine do) is such a blessing."

WNC has seen a recent influx of women in its bachelor’s program for Construction Management, according to Harrison.

“Females fill approximately 38 percent of the enrollment in the Construction Management program,” Harrison said. “About 1 1/2 years ago, female students really started becoming a greater presence in the classroom, and in turn, in the construction Industry. Sofia will be the first female student to earn the BAS in Construction and the first female student to earn a bachelor’s (degree) since I've been teaching.”

As for Valenzuela, she isn’t intimidated entering a profession dominated by males.

“I absolutely love the challenge,” she said. “As a woman, you do have to prove yourself a little more, but that just pushes me more to surpass my limits and comfort zones.

“People are always very surprised to hear that I work and study construction because they just don’t relate women to construction. I am so proud of my fellow female classmates; they are such an inspiration.”

Valenzuela has also been active proponent for the Construction Management program. She spoke about the program to a visiting Legislative Committee and through her work as Harrison’s teaching assistant, she promoted the program to high school students.

“My willingness and passion to help and be involved at WNC just really comes down to my love for the school the Construction Management faculty,” she said. “There is an incredible amount of pressure on high school students to go to college so for me being able to talk to them and encourage them (if I can do it, you most certainly can, too) is just so awesome because I just remember being in their shoes.”

Valenzuela’s switch in careers comes at an ideal time. Employment in the construction field is very promising right now. Indeed.com recently reported nearly 550 job openings in the construction field in the Reno area. Valenzuela has applied to a couple of construction companies and to NDOT, but she doesn’t want to make a hasty decision regarding the first step in her professional career.

“I am leaning toward internships to explore my options at different companies, but I am open to everything right now,” Valenzuela said. “I want to take my time and really find a company and job that I love.”

Through her own experiences, Valenzuela won’t hesitate to encourage other women to study Construction Management at WNC.

“If you end up failing, it’s another lesson learned,” she said. “I cannot even begin to count how many times I have failed and I am so thankful I stood up and kept going. Failure has such a negative reputation, which is so unfortunate. We become and grow and better ourselves into the people that we eventually become proud of, not through our success but through our failures.”

Two face multiple felony charges including kidnapping, assault and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon following a traffic stop by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team. A third person was also arrested on lesser charges.

Taken into custody at 4:21 p.m. in the area of Musser and Carson streets were Taylin Ray Hotz, 23, of Sparks and Kymberlie Chantel Dolby, 24, of Reno. Each face criminal charges of first degree kidnapping with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hotz also faces felony charges of possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted person and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act. Dolby also faces misdemeanor charges of driving without a valid license, missing front plate and not wearing a seat belt.

A third person, Luis Alberto Marizcal-Ramirez, 24, of Carson City, who was the victim in the alleged kidnapping and attempted robbery, also faces a felony drug possession charge and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy made a traffic stop at Carson and Musser streets after observing a vehicle with fresh spray paint on it, having a missing turn signal lamp, not having a front license plate and the female driver not wearing a seat belt.

Through the course of the investigation, SET officers learned Marizcal-Ramirez allegedly had a gun pointed at him by Hotz as Dolby drove the vehicle from a Jeanell Drive residence in which he said he had been assaulted by an unidentified man. Marizcal-Ramirez told officers he owed Hotz money for drugs and Hotz was trying collect.

During further questioning he told officers that Hotz pointed the gun at him, and told him “I’m taking you. I want my money. You see this f**kin’strap?” according to the arrest report.

A drug detection canine alerted positive for drug odor. During a search of the vehicle, which had fictitious license plates, officers found several items related to drugs and weapons in the vehicle, including baggies of methamphetamine, a digital scale, a handgun under the passenger seat where Hotz was seated, hand gun cartridges, a 13-round magazine and one round in the chamber. Hotz is a convicted felon for drug trafficking and is prohibited from having a firearm. The gun was reported stolen in NCIC from Lassen County, Calif., according to the arrest report.

Hotz was also in possession of a red mini-notebook that was marked “May of 2018 Debts and Accounts” in the right rear pocket of his pants. There were entries on the first page, including several names and dollar amounts tracking what is believed to be drug sales. Hotz had $892 cash on his person and a cellular phone.

In the trunk of the vehicle, deputies located a 50-round box of ammunition with 13 rounds missing. The head stamp, projectile weight and caliber were the same as the ammunition located in the handgun under Hotz’s seat. There was also a black nylon holster and 33 additional .45 ACP rounds located in a small black bag. A backpack was also located in the truck which contained property that was reported stolen by the Reno Police Department during a vehicle burglary report.

Dolby told SET deputies she and Hotz met at 10 a.m. at a Motel 6 in Sparks and came to Carson City to pick up her two children, three and one years of age. During the interview, she provide information that wasn’t consistent and declined to comment on how Hotz came into possession of the vehicle she was driving.

It was learned in the investigation that the vehicle plates were fictitious, belonging to a Honda sedan. The vehicle itself, a 2002 Volvo, had not been registered since 2009, the last time in the state of Virginia, the arrest report states.

Dolby said they met with Marizcal-Ramirez at Walmart and that he had already had injuries. Evidence collected at the Jeanell address proves Dolby wasn’t telling the truth, according to the arrest report.

She gave deputies consent to search her phone, on a condition that officers not look through her pictures, according to the arrest report. Deputies saw multiple text messages on her phone discussing drug transactions in regards to prices and weights of methamphetamine such as “t” and “8-ball.”

All three were arrested on the various charges. Total bail amount listed for Hotz: $241,137. Total bail listed for Dolby: $176,458. Bail for Marizcal-Ramirez: $3,637.

In other arrests:
— A 37-year-old Carson City man, Eddie Romo Borquez Jr., was arrested Thursday, 11:37 p.m. in the area of William and Lompa streets for suspicion of felony fourth DUI, misdemeanor driving without a valid license and failure to maintain a lane of traffic.

According to the arrest report, a deputy made a traffic stop after observing the driver of a blue Dodge pickup weaving into the number 3 and number 2 lanes eastbound on William Street.

The deputy made contact with the driver and could smell an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The driver had slurred speech, red watery eyes and admitted to drinking around three beers. He also said he did not have a license. He declined to submit to standardized field sobriety tests. He refused a preliminary breath test and was arrested for suspicion of fourth DUI. Bail: $20,304.

— A Carson City man, Darren Thomas Lefever, was booked Thursday into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants, one for escape out of Carson City Justice Court and one out of East Fork Township Court for contempt of court. He also faces two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants issued out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $33,500.

— A 32-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Thursday, 11:42 a.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery and violation of pre-trial supervision.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the 700 block of North Carson Street for a report of a domestic battery. A deputy made contact with the subjects, who left the area, at a casino parking lot. The female suspect said she and her boyfriend were arguing. She said the argument was about her boyfriend using drugs and alcohol. She denied the argument ever became physical between the two.

The victim was interviewed and said the argument was over him using drugs and drinking alcohol. He denied the argument ever became physical between the two.

However, two witnesses observed the couple arguing with each other, and observed the woman punch the man twice in the arm area and then bit his left arm, the arrest report states. Officers asked the man to remove his shirt. A bite mark was observed on his left shoulder area. The woman was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery and violation of bail conditions through the Department of Alternative Sentencing. Bail: $6,137.

— A 31-year-old Carson City woman as arrested Thursday, 3:08 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Stewart Street for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child neglect and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to the Carson Mall regarding a report of a young child in need of supervision. Deputies met with the witness who said she located the young male child playing alone inside the woman’s restroom at the mall. The mother was located. She at first lied about her identity to the deputy and then gave her real identity. The child was placed into the custody of their grandmother. Bail: $2,795.

— A 24-year-old Reno man was booked Thursday into Carson City Jail on two misdemeanor warrants out of Carson City Justice Court: violation of a suspended sentence, issued in January 2016 and contempt of court, issued April 18, 2017. Bail: $6,000.

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 Matthew Couper’s exhibition, “From Dust to Water,” the Las Vegas-based artist uses the language of symbols – skeletons and cacti, blenders and playing cards – to combine pictorial elements in witty and incisive visual narratives.

Social commentary is the emphasis in the Couper’s works, and he often uses Las Vegas iconography to get there, but these artworks aren’t just about the Valley. Their surreal content addresses bizarre phenomena in an increasingly post-humanist, globalized culture.

The exhibition will be featured at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City through July 13.

This artwork was created between 2011 and 2017 and includes paintings influenced by Spanish Colonial art. The scale ranges from miniatures to large-format pieces, mainly oil on canvas, metal and paper, along with wood block prints, mixed media works and lithographs.

Couper’s unique background – a New Zealander by birth, a Las Vegan by choice – has contributed to the complex, hybrid nature of his imagery.

“I’m starting from scratch, but knowing that I need to assimilate socially and culturally while retaining a sense of where I came from,” he said.

Couper graduated with a painting Fine Arts degree in New Zealand in 1998. In 2003, he was awarded a Royal Over-Seas League International Scholarship to work and travel in the United Kingdom.

He received an Artist Fellowship from the Nevada Arts Council in 2018 and was awarded an Arquetopia Artist Residency in Puebla City, Mexico which resulted in a large state-wide survey exhibition in 2016 and 2017 at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. He recently completed an Artist Print Residency at Idem Paris and an artist residency at Manoir du Bonhere, Normandie, France.

Managed by the Artist Services Program at the Nevada Arts Council, the OXS Gallery is located at 716 N. Carson St., Suite A, in Carson City. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free.

We Predict a Riot, a metalcore band from Carson City signed to Eulogy Recordings, will headline a night of hard hitting metal along with Kut-Pile, Decades In, and Our Last of Days on an outdoor stage at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar in Carson City this Saturday, May 19.

The 21-plus party starts at 6 p.m. and show starts 7:30 p.m. The show will be outside of Jimmy G's on Proctor Street. The street will be closed to make room for a large stage. Jimmy G's will have 2 bars setup outside.

Founded in February of 2012 by guitarist Danny Harrington and drummer Eric Albright, We Predict a Riot features vocalists Richard Romero, Jonny Finicum, Phil Wilcox on guitar and bassist Sammy Duenas.

In the six years that We Predict a Riot has been a band they’ve shared the stage with several national touring acts such as Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, We Came As Romans, Atreyu, Asking Alexandria, Killswitch Engage, The Ghost Inside, Abandon All Ships, Volumes, and Texas in July.

The band has headlined several local shows and traveled to northern and southern California on multiple different occasions, as well. They have recorded and released two E.P.’s, Ambitions (2013) and A World Unknown (2015).

We Predict a Riot has been featured on over 30 radio stations in the U.S., South America, and Europe. The band has been featured on Reno’s KDOT Rock 104.5 FM as the “local revelation band of the week.”

Opening acts Kut-Pile is from Gardnerville, Decades In are from the Bay Area and Our Last Of Days are from Reno.

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

SATURDAY:  

• — ‘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  
• — Spring Open House at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am-2pm; Bird Walk begins at 7am; 9am-2pm special guests, Valkyrie and Svanah - The Dineen Mules; hiking, biking, tours, and more; Held in conjunction with the ‘Kids to Parks’ Event; hosted by the Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5 per person; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s activities and the Young Eagle flights)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)  
• — Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival in Downtown Reno (8am-4pm; The event is FREE to the public to enjoy the sights and sounds; show-n-shines, live entertainment, food, beverage, and booths)
• — Annual Barking Lot Sale at the Dayton Valley Dog Park: 75 Old Como Rd, Dayton (8am-3pm; fundraiser for the maintenance of the Dayton Valley Dog Park)

Time for a treasure hunt. With a Community Garage Sale in Genoa, the Barking Lot Sale at the Dayton Valley Dog Park, and the Multi-Church Rummage Sale in Virginia City you’ll have lots of opportunities to find something you just have to have.

• — Multi-Church Rummage and Bake Sale at St. Mary’s in the Mountains parking lot, Virginia City (8am-3pm; benefit for the restoration efforts at St. Mary’s in the Mountains, St. Paul’s Episcopal, the First Presbyterian Church, and the Comstock Cemetery Foundation)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)       
• — Early Spring Farmers Market at the corner of Musser and N. Nevada St, behind Due Sorella (9am-1pm; no dogs allowed)  
• — Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob – Meet up at MAC Multi-Purpose Athletic Center Facility, 1860 Russell Way (9am-10am; We will be clearing the Fulstone Wetlands, the Multi-Use Path north from the Boys & Girls Club and (hopefully) the NDOT Right of Way between the fence and the sound wall of the freeway. If you have rubber boots and want to focus on the wetlands please bring them.; Any questions contact donnainversin@musclepowered.org)
• — Pets of the Homeless’ annual Free Wellness Clinic at F.I.S.H: 138 E Long St. (9am-1pm; first come, first serve basis for the first 100 pets, the line will be long; There will be free vaccinations, basic exams, pet food, supplies, and a limited number of free spay/neuter vouchers; dogs must be leashed, and cats must be in carriers)
• — Armed Forces Day: Rides on the Steam Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Free museum admission for all active military and retired military in recognition of Armed Forces Day, If you are on active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, feel free to wear your uniform. If you are a member of a Veterans Organization, please come dressed in your colors; Special Event All-Inclusive pricing includes unlimited steam train rides and museum admission: Adults $15, FNSRM members $10, kids 4-17 $5, younger than four is free; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Steam Train singular rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $8 adults, $4 kids and FNSRM members)  

Join Muscle Powered this morning for a one-hour trash mob to help keep our trails clean. From there head to Silver Saddle Ranch for their open house where a hike, bike ride, and plenty of kid-friendly fun awaits.

• — Kids to Parks Day at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Rd (9am-2pm; Free event, food trucks on-site; Events include: Environmental education booths, guided hike by Muscle Powered, guided mountain bike ride (limited number of bikes and helmets provided), Kite-making, Face-painting, Yard games, Raffle prizes, Food trucks, and the first Junior Ranger event - To sign up for the Junior Ranger Program, please register at www.carson.org/ccpr; Kids to Parks Day is a national event hosted by the National Park Trust with the mission of bringing outdoor education and recreation to youth via local parks; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — ‘Orphan’ Car Show at Johnny Rockets in Carson Lanes (9am-3pm; Features cars no longer being manufactured. All "orphan" cars welcome to attend)
• — Green Waste Collection Day at Carson River Park: 5013 Carson River Road (9am-1pm; Residents can bring pine needles, pine cones, branches and other vegetation for free disposal; hosted by Carson City Fire Department)
• — Spring Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-5pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Fifth annual "Something in the Wind" Celebration of the Washoe Zephyr at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-5pm; FREE; expert kite flyers, kite making and crafts for children – while supplies last, kids raffle, wind artists, and more; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only; event sponsored by Douglas County, Nevada, E.L. Cord Foundation, Francis C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation, Carson Valley Accounting, Full Circle Compost and Horse Tales Magazine)
• — Annual Community Garage Sale in Genoa (9am-1pm; some locations will open earlier and stay open later than the hours noted here at the discretion of the property owner; Shoppers can pick up maps of all garage sale locations at Gillmor Coons Real Estate office or at the Genoa Information Gazebo at the corner of Main and Nixon on the morning of the event. Maps will also be available at www.GenoaNevada.org.)

Go fly a kite! The annual ‘Something in the Wind’ Festival at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park has professional kite-flyers, activities for kids, and is the perfect place for a picnic. It’s just south of the Aquatic Center on Highway 88 in Minden.

• — 15th annual “Cops and Kids - Where the Community and Law Enforcement Come Together” Open House and Safety Fair at the Carson City Sheriff's Office: 911 E. Musser St. (10am-2pm; free; free food, music and games; The Littlest Things will offer a children’s petting zoo with ponies (no rides), goats, baby chicks and baby ducks; Officers will demonstrate police equipment and community agencies that work with youth are on hand to let parents know what programs will be available for the summer; hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (10am-4pm; 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)      
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)       
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)       
• — Carson High School Band Booster Hot Dog Stand and Fundraiser with performances by the CHS Jazz Band at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-2pm, music 11am-1pm)
• — True Grit Day at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; Museum admission $8, free for members and kids under 18; guided tours of the Firearms Gallery and History Gallery with an emphasis on the time period of ‘True Grit’; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)

Genoa is a flurry of activity today. The Community Garage Sale throughout town, their first of the season Farmers Market, and a Monument Dedication at the Courthouse Museum make the tiny town a hot spot. Head to Mormon Station at 12:30pm for a Ranger-led walk around the grounds complete with some historical background.

• — Kid and Volunteer Sign-ups for the 29th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Walgreens: 1342 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (10am-1pm; Fishing Derby is June 3-4 at Lampe Park, open to children ages 3-12; registration and volunteer forms also available at the Douglas Co. Community Center)      
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Fourth Birthday Celebration: Kentucky Derby Style at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; equestrian-inspired event with Featured Artisan: Lady Bird’s Hatberdashery) 
• — Safety Day at Lampe Park: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (10am-2pm; games, prizes, balloons, food stands, vendors, demos and more; Develop emergency plans: Know where to go and what to do, Build evacuation and disaster kits; demonstrations by Sheriff, Fire, and other Emergency Response agencies; sponsored by the Douglas Co. Community Emergency Response Team)
• — Community Blood Drive in downtown Genoa at Douglas Lodge #12: 2286 Main St. (10am-1pm; hosted by F&A Masons Douglas Lodge #12 and United Blood Services)
• — Opening Day with Civil War Reenactment at Bower's Mansion: Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (Tours and Reenactments 10am-3pm; Bowers Mansion will begin its 2018 tour season with a Civil War reenactment; Return to the days of Nevada's statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. The ongoing Civil War exhibits and demonstrations are free. Self-guided tours of the historic Bowers Mansion will be available for $5 Adults, $3.50 Children/Seniors; only service dogs are permitted)
• — Celebrate Washoe Valley at Washoe Lake State Park in the Group Use Area (10am-2pm; free; park admission waived for event; Visit with local residents and businesses: food, music, fun hosted by the Washoe Valley Alliance)
• — Virginia City’s 35th annual Chili on the Comstock (10am-4pm; various tasting packages available; Officially sanctioned by the International Chili Society) and Fireball Saloon Crawl of Virginia City (get your first beer free with purchase of Crawl Cup and receive discounts on full specialty drinks orders) C street will be closed; Parking for the event is available all throughout town in various lots
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)

Every year teams come together for the ‘Relay for Life.’ Twelve hours of non-stop laps to remind us that cancer never sleeps. Loads of live music, games, food, and other activities make this a celebration of life while we continue to search for a cure.

• — Relay For Life of Carson City and Douglas County "Surfing for a Cure" at Mills Park in Carson City (11am-11pm; 11am Opening Ceremonies, 12pm Survivors Lap, followed by Caregivers Lap, 8:25pm Luminaria Ceremony; entertainment, food, games, raffles, bounce house, and other activities included each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and for one night, neither do we)
• — Second Anniversary Hoopla and Fry Bread Cook-off at the Wa She Shu Casino: 1003 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (11am-8pm; competition 11am-2pm, tasting tickets $10; arts and craft vendors)
• — Reclaimed Yard Art, a reception for Angie Fluitt at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (12pm-4pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and some light appetizers; Angie Fluitt has been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind reclaimed yard art just in time to decorate your yard. These amazing pieces are created from turn of the century chandelier crystals and barbed wire. Many pieces will be on hand for you to choose from, but fair warning, she will sell out. So drop on by for a day of art and meet Angie Fluitt)
• — ‘Band-Tastic 2.0’ Douglas County School District's annual Concert at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates open11:30am, concert 12pm-1:30pm; a free concert featuring the different music groups comprised of hundreds of students from Pau Wa Lu Middle School, Carson Valley Middle School, Pinion Elementary, Jack’s Valley Elementary and Douglas High School)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)       
• —Tour the Grounds with a Ranger at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; There’s far more to Mormon Station than meets the eye! Join a park ranger for a guided tour throughout the grounds of Mormon Station State Historic Park, and learn about the fascinating history of this four-acre parcel of land)
• — True Grit Homebrew Demonstration Day at Just Brew It: 1214 N Carson St (1pm-5pm; Meet fellow brewers and ask questions on the process while you see how it's all done. We will also be offering special True Grit starter kits which include all the necessary gear to start homebrewing, plus the new True Grit book with a commemorative eye patch for only $75; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)

Time for a brew? The annual Demonstration Day at our local home-brew shop, Just Brew It, will get you well on your way with a new hobby. If you’d rather just drink it, then the Carson City Beer Crawl is a perfect choice.

• — Carson City Beer Crawl – Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (1pm-5pm; $15, includes passport, mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations; Every stamped Beer Crawl Passport receives an entry into the raffle; Hosted by the Brew Crew)
• — Monument Dedication for Hans Meyer-Kassel: Artist of Nevada at the Courthouse Museum: Main Street Genoa (1pm; All are invited to attend; The paintings of Hans Meyer-Kassel (1872-1952) have hung in the castles of kings and the homes of presidents. In the late 1930s, he and his wife, Maria, moved to Reno, later relocating to Carson City, before settling in Genoa, where he worked from his small studio at the base of the Carson Range)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)       
• — Mutt and Greet READing Paws event at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2:30pm-4:30pm; Children will have an opportunity to read to a therapy dog of their choice. Children are also invited to wear a costume of their favorite dog in literature, cartoons, comic strips, or movies. A booth will be set up for children to take a photo with their favorite reading buddy. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the library.)
• — Roller Derby - Double Header at the Carson City Community Center (whistle blows at 4pm; $10, kids 10 and younger free; This event begins with the Sierra All Stars against Sin City Roller Girls and ends with the Carson Victory Rollers taking on Sintral Valley Derby Girls)
• — 3D Printing Demo at Hydra's Lair: 1802 N Carson St Suite 120 (4pm-7pm; Learn all about 3D printing and explore the possibilities of this amazing technology)
• — Candy Land Mommy and Me Dance at the Carson Mall (5pm-6pm Special Shopping event and photos; 6pm-8pm Music, dancing and raffle; free admission)
• — NEW: DJ Trivia at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-7pm; family friendly, no cover)        
• — Have a Heart Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser Dinner at Glen Eagles Restaurant and Lounge (seatings at 5pm AND 7:30pm; tickets limited, $65 per person includes dinner and dessert - Mingle with local celebrities as they compete for your tips; tickets available here; Benefit for FISH)

The only thing more fun than watching a Roller Derby Double Header is actually playing in it. Leave the bumps and bruises to the girls of the Carson Victory Rollers as they battle it out with the Sintral Valley Derby Girls at the Community Center.

• — Books and Brew Book Club at the Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm; this month’s book is "True Grit" by Charles Portis; Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Bike Night at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Join us for drink specials, a food truck, and some rad bikes; cars welcome, too)
• —Live Music with Jack Clifton at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (Weather permitting 7pm-11pm; free to participate)
• — The Canyon White Birthday Bash in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit, free entry if you wear your "Canyon Rocks" t-shirt; Featuring local musicians from Northern NV - Help us celebrate her day, and enjoy some live music while you’re at it)
• — ’Stronger Together’ Concert with Bella Voce at the First United Methodist Church: 212 N. Division St. (7pm; The concert is free, but a donation will be collected)
• — Live Music featuring N'Time with RichyRich at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm)       
• — Live Music with Joey Carmon at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Live Music with Apothic at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Drama Club Comedy Improv in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (7pm-9pm; $10 at the door; The DHS Improv players invite you to a night of fun and laughs as they perform scenes on-the-spot from audience suggestions. If you have enjoyed episodes of Whose Line is it Anyway, you will enjoy this)
• — Journey Unlimited - The Tribute at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $30; Enjoy a night of music, drinks, raffles and dancing; All proceeds benefit the Virginia City High School Booster Scholarship Fund and the Class of 2019)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  

Plenty of live music throughout town will make for a fun night out, and there’s something for all tastes. Heavy Metal at Jimmy G’s, local musicians join birthday girl singer/songwriter Canyon White at A to Zen, and crooner Jack Clifton brings the sound of the rat pack to Bella Fiore Wines.

• — Metal Show with We Predict a Riot, Kut-Pile, Decades In, and Our Last of Days on E. Proctor St, next to Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (show starts 7:30pm; free to attend, must be 21+)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)       
• — Comedian Jenna Kim Jones headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)       
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)      
• — Live Music with the Greg Austin Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Deception at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)        
• — Live Music with Snake Boy Johnson at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)   
• — Live Music with Neapolitan at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)       
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)     
• — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)  

It’s definitely not a sleepy Sunday in Carson City and her surrounding towns. You get a second chance to catch the chili cook-off in Virginia City or catch the breeze at the Dangberg Historic Home Ranch kite festival. Head to Washoe Lake for a guided walk in the State Park or join Muscle Powered for their weekly bike ride. Kids are going to have a great time at Eagle Valley Golf Course. The annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic is free for families and includes lunch and other goodies. Read on for all your Sunday options.

SUNDAY:       

• — ‘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  
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW START TIME: meet at 8am; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)       
• — Fourth annual ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K in Virginia City (run begins at 8am on C Street, same day registration available; costumes encouraged; Part of Chili on the Comstock)
• — Rides on the Steam Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Steam Train rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $8 adults, $4 kids and FNSRM members)  
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am, $10 per rider; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)      
• — Special Olympics Northern Nevada Swimming Regionals at the Carson Aquatic Center (Events start at 9am; Come out and cheer for your Northern Nevada Athletes)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)       
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)       
• — Spring Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-2pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Fifth annual "Something in the Wind" Celebration of the Washoe Zephyr at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-5pm; FREE; expert kite flyers, kite making and crafts for children – while supplies last, kids raffle, wind artists, and more; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only; event sponsored by Douglas County, Nevada, E.L. Cord Foundation, Francis C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation, Carson Valley Accounting, Full Circle Compost and Horse Tales Magazine)
• — Beautification Day at the Healthy Communities Coalition: 209 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (9am-4pm; join us in beautifying the Dayton Food Pantry, our nonprofit Community Roots & Shoots, and HCC grounds, followed by a BBQ for everyone who volunteers)
• — 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)      
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Virginia City’s 35th annual Chili on the Comstock (10am-4pm; various tasting packages available; Officially sanctioned by the International Chili Society; C street will be closed; Parking for the event is available all throughout town in various lots)
• — Guided Sand Dune Hike at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Equestrian Parking Area (10am-11:30am, please arrive 10 minutes early; Discover some of the plants and animals of the dunes, along with history of the valley’s early inhabitants. Participants should wear sturdy hiking boots, as most of this trail involves hiking in loose sand. Bring water, binoculars, a camera and an extra layer of clothing; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle, use the self-pay station at the park entrance, cash or check only – no additional fee for hike)  
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — Fourth Birthday Celebration: Kentucky Derby Style at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; equestrian-inspired event with Featured Artisan: Lady Bird’s Hatberdashery) 
• — 26th annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (Get there by 10:30am for same-day registration, registration 10:30am-11:45, clinic 11:45am-4pm; FREE for ages 6-17 and their families; includes Instruction by PGA golf professionals, snack, T-shirt, backpack, golf club (while supplies last) plus prizes and more; more information at http://www.alexandergolfclinic.com/default.asp?p=h )
• — Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s ‘Suds: The Rockin 60s Musical Soap Opera’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (12pm; Please prepare a pop song from the 60s; casting for three women and one man; for further information, call 775-292-0939)  
• — Guided Walk to the Hanging Tree at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; Join a park interpreter for a one-mile guided walk to the infamous “hanging tree,” and hear the tragic story of how “Nevada justice” was carried out on the morning on November 25, 1897; Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and bring water)

Enjoy a lazy afternoon on the porch of the Genoa Bar. Live music, rum runners, and good times await. If you’d rather play some music yourself, check out the music jam at A to Zen; all genres of music and skill levels are welcome.

• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome) 
• — Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by One Way Street at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  
• — Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation:  FCCPR)  
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)       
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)       
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)       
• — Bilingual Story time at the St. Teresa of Avila Church, in Chartz Hall: 3000 N Lompa Ln (2:30pm; We will be reading a story in Spanish, followed by a story in English with sing-alongs and fun activities; Please note: Event will be non-religious; co-hosted by the Carson City Library)
• — Capital City Community Band’s Annual Spring Concert at Western Nevada College, in the Carson Nugget Hall, formerly Sarah Winnemucca Hall, in the college's Aspen Building (3pm, free admission, donations always appreciated)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (3pm)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)    
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids) 

 
     
Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

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A small group of Nevada residents have established a permanent memorial to artist Hans Meyer-Kassel, and his beloved wife Maria, on the grounds of the Genoa Courthouse Museum in downtown Genoa, Nev.

Northern Nevada locals will come together Saturday for this historic gathering to celebrate the installation of the monument. This celebration is presented in conjunction with Hans Meyer-Kassel: Artist of Nevada, on view at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno through Sept. 2.

The monument unveil event is Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. at the Genoa Courthouse Museum grounds, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, Nev.

The exhibition features depictions of Nevada’s beloved vistas, vivid colored still lifes, and a portrait of Nevada governor Fred Balzar, on loan from the state capitol.

During the ceremony, official proclamations will be read, guests honored, and the monument will be unveiled. Musical guests will complement the ceremony, which will be followed with cake and root beer floats.

Muscle Powered: Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City announced the “No Zombie Texting” award winners May 16 at The Brewery Arts Center, showcasing winning videos so the public could see the creative endeavors of young video artists from the community.

First place, winning $750, went to Team Petrova: Kasandra Medina-Torres and Gisela Vazquez. Their winning video will be distributed statewide to air on television and cable outlets.

Upon hearing her name announced as the winner, Medina-Torres, a freshman at Carson High School, said, “I am glad my teachers, Mr. Brady, along with Ms. Been, introduced me to this contest.”

Medina-Torres added, “I was very surprised because all the other videos were made so well, and it was easy to tell how much work everyone put into them.”

The video competition provided area high school students the opportunity to work individually or form teams to create an impactful 30-second video public service announcement to educate the people about the dangers of texting and driving as it impacts walkers and bicyclists.

Muscle Powered Executive Director Kelly Clark said, “I was amazed by their presentations; they are so smart and thoughtful.”

Second place, winning $500, went to Team Worm Boys: Samuel Johnson, Tristen Quintero, and Ethan Snyder. Winning $200 for third place was Team Ad, Ast and Alfredo: Alfredo Chissotti.

CHS English and Journalism teacher Patt Quinn-Davis said, “I was awestruck with the level of talent among the students who competed; those who won were so well-spoken and really serious about the problem of texting accidents, and they deserve all the congratulations possible."

As one of the teachers, along with Cynthia Mills of Digital Media, she was the high school contact for the competition.

CHS student and yearbook editor Lindsay Chowanski said, “The event was enlightening, to see how many people understand this is an actual problem and that students could relate to the problem by stepping forward to help fix it.”

The photo, from left to right, includes Bahar Jazani, Ethan Snyder, Bita Jazani, Gisela Vazquez, Alfredo Chissotti, Kasandra Medina-Torres, Lilly Edwards, Sophie Fliegler, Tristan Quintero, Cynthia Mills, and Patt Quinn-Davis.

About the competition itself, Kassandra Medina-Torres said, “I am grateful I got to share this experience with people I love; I left with a smile on my face that night, was able to learn more about my own surroundings, and am extremely appreciative to everyone who made this possible.”

Medina-Torres added, “I want to thank Kelly Clark and Muscle Powered for creating the contest.”

Swim Team

CHS sent nine swimmers to the State tournament in Las Vegas this past weekend: Leandra Blake, Morgan Nelson, Hannah Presley, Nicole Van Geel, Carlos Torres, Brett Kolb, Reece Canfield, Juan Brena Gutierrez, and Matteas Klatt.

Events included a girls 400 meter free relay, 50-meter free, boys 200-meter medley relay, boys 200-meter free relay, and Boys 400-meter free relay.

CHS freshman swimmer Brynn Prunty said, “Carson High was very successful at State last week; everyone was supportive of those racing and filled with excitement with the entire team cheering and shouting their lungs out during the relays; it truly was the best way to end the season.”

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

To ease the tension of preparing for finals week, FCA Adviser Ty McMillen initiated a team dodgeball event. The dodgeball tournament was held in the CHS Big Gym May 15 at lunch. It was free, of course, and each team consisted of six members.

Everyone had a blast, no one got hurt, and even the losers walked away smiling. Sadly, it was the last dodgeball event of the 2017-2018 school year.

GNCU Education Branch

Implemented in 2000, Greater Nevada Credit Union’s scholarship program is one of many ways GNCU gives back to the communities and "Help More People Live Greater."

This year, 30 scholarships were awarded. Julie Slocum, GNCU Education Branch Coordinator, awarded five of the $2,000 scholarships to CHS Seniors at the annual Salute to Scholars ceremony May 17 in Senator Square.

Congratulations to Jenaya Meyer, Jessica Preston, and Sara Knight (pictured) as well as Catheryn Linkul and Kalysta Branco.

Safe Grad

The 2018 CHS Safe Grad night and next-day-trip are fast approaching, and the organizers are reaching out to parents and guardians of CHS students to volunteer the evening of June 9 following graduation.

The doors of the Carson City Community Center open at 8:30 p.m. for the graduates, who must arrive at or before 10 p.m. as no one is allowed in after this time.

At 5 a.m., graduates get on some amazingly comfortable buses to head to Great America, and they will return Sunday night around midnight. The Safe Grad Program has been a tradition in Carson City for 29 years and provides the graduating senior class with a safe, fun, and sober celebration on graduation night.

The CHS Safe Grad Committee, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, and local businesses and residents help sponsor the event. Safe Grad happens June 3-4 at the Carson City Community Center.

This event could not take place without the generous volunteers who make it happen, so please help. Interested? Volunteers help with bag check, food, games and activities, door monitoring, raffles, set-up, and clean-up.

Also, it is not too late to participate as a volunteer member of the CHS Safe Grad committee. Meetings happen the second Saturday every month at Remax Realty, 716 North Carson Street on the second floor.

Contact CHS Safe Grad Secretary Wendy Yang at 720-6160, President Kyra Hinton at 434-760-0635, or email carsonhighsafegrad@gmail.com.

College Connections

CHS juniors planning to apply for scholarships next year as seniors, now is the time to get a jump on planning. Want to be ready for those early scholarships, or know the 'how-to' of applying? Come to room 256 on May 21 for a meeting after school. Ms. Been will share all the information.

All Sports Meeting

An All Sports Meeting for athletes and their parents happens May 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the CHS Big Gym. This meeting will cover information for the 2018-2019 season.

Football will meet in the upper cafeteria, and other team meeting locations will be announced after the main meeting.

One Night Only

It is free to attend, so come and see the fabulous CHS Blue Thunder Band concert May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

The musical performance features the Concert Band as well as the award-winning Wind Ensemble and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble, both of which took home first place trophies at the recent Music in the Parks Festival.

The Yearbook is here

Another year and with that the introduction of the 2018 award-winning Carneta yearbook. It is time to offer congratulations to students, especially the ones whose parents and guardians want to leave a beautiful and timeless memory for them to access in the future.

Many former CHS students return looking for a copy of their yearbook, the one they never purchased, so buy one now.

The distribution and sale of the yearbook is May 23 beginning at 1:30 in the CHS Big Gym. Students picking up their yearbook must bring their receipt and a form of identification.

A yearbook holds memories, and more than 40 members of the publications staff will distribute those memories. They are proud of their work and they should be. Know any of the staff? Please give them a high-five for their achievement as this simple act means so much.

A few copies are still available for $85. Stop by before school, at lunch, or after school to room 136 to purchase a copy, or contact Adviser Patt Quinn-Davis, 283-1782, or email her at pquinn-davis@carson.k12.nv.us.

Enjoy this, Vol. 96 of CHS’s Carneta yearbook.

Senior Sunset

The 2018 CHS Senior Class Sunset is May 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a taco truck and a bounce house, and students will need a liability release form, located in the student store, for the bounce house.

Celebrate graduation with leis

It is time to reward members of the 2017-2018 Senior Class. They have worked hard over the course of the 2017-2018 school year, so order graduation Leis for them.

Order a Single Purple Orchid Lei or a Single White Orchid Lei for $23, or order a fragrant Single Tuberose and Orchid Lei for $25. Make payment to CHS; orders must be placed by May 25 at 3:30 p.m.

An order form is needed, so please acquire one from the Main Office, the Student Store, or call Leadership Advisor and teacher Ann Britt at 283-1789, or email her at abritt@carson.k12.nv.us.

Athletes of the Week

CHS Athletic Department’s Athletes of the Week for May 14-18 are Brett Kolb and Morgan Nelson for Varsity Swim. These athletes, and all students who participate in school functions through leadership, clubs, and sports, deserve a high level of recognition and congratulations.

Student of the Week

The CHS Student of the Week is Jason Acosta Sandoval. He saw a teacher standing at a locked door as he was walking to another location in the school, and Jason went out of his way to open the door for that teacher.

Jason is the epitome of kindness, and according to one of Jason’s teachers, Tod Jennings, “Jason is willing to help anyone who needs it and encourages everyone to be the best they can be; he is an asset to his classes and Carson High School."

Senior Spotlight

This week’s Senior in the Spotlight is Daniel Beeston. Daniel has a weighted GPA of 4.23 and maintains that with a course load of several AP classes, as well as working toward an Honors, Advanced, and Career and Technical Education Diploma.

Daniel currently works as a tutor for the CHS Solutions program, tutoring students in various subjects, and he has a unique ability to make complicated material understandable for even the most reluctant learners. In June, Daniel will receive the Career and Technical Education Diploma in Engineering and Digital Electronics.

Passionate about his own edification, Daniel has built on what he learned through his classes at CHS, learning programming languages, robotics, and electronics in his free time as a hobby. He makes remote control cars, robots, and creates other electronics. He has done this with online lessons and tutorials.

Daniel will attend the University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in Computer Science. Carson High School is appreciative of the commitment and perseverance Daniel has displayed toward his education and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

Phil Brady is an English teacher at CHS.

Western Nevada College is holding is 2018 commencement Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 111 E. William Street at the east end of Mills Park in Carson City.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will deliver the keynote address to the 539 graduates and attendees. In addition, 84 high school students will graduate from WNC’s Jump Start College program.

WNC is set to celebrate the graduation of 539 students with 571 degrees and certificates during Monday morning's commencement ceremony, the doors to which open at 9 a.m. for seating.

Eighty-four of the 2017 graduates will be high school students who participated in WNC’s Jump Start College, which began four years ago. These students will receive their associate degrees a week or two prior to receiving their high school diplomas.

Jump Start graduates this year represent Carson City, Churchill County, Dayton, Fernley, Pyramid Lake, Silver Stage and Virginia City high schools, as well as Argent Preparatory Academy, Oasis Academy, Nevada Virtual Academy (Southern Nevada) and home-school students.

The following is the list 2017-18 graduates honored at this year's commencement:

CARSON CITY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — ACCOUNTING
Emily Sue deBoer

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Julie Rodriguez, Brandon Joshua Walker

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Peter Owings, Sean Lennon, Steven Stepro

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Jason Samuel Carter, Jodi Kate Jones, Alex Lizarraga, Trey Maurer, Richaun Hoffman Presley, Amy Suzanne White

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
Kalee Alexander, Madeline Alonso, Kennadie Berlynn Frias, Ryan Jerome Kochen, Kayla Monet Schneider, Rachel Smith, Reanna Dawn Stroup

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Jessica Renee Rinetti

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GENERAL BUSINESS
April Love Cole, Taylor Marie Collins, Leyco Aru Rivas

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Nathaniel K. Chatley, Regina Collins, Allyson Doddridge, Kennadie Berlynn Frias, Robin Johnson, Amanda Yau

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — MACHINE TOOL
Alan Benson Johnson

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — MANAGEMENT
Anita Lynn Joyner, Nicole Kay Strickland

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Kaitlyn Barrett, Annie Ray Butler, Carolyn Carlson, Kristen Danielle Davis-Lange, Alexandra Elaine Dodge, Maria Ann Elieff, Brenda Luquin, Omar Maldonado, Katia Perez

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
Travis McDonald, Maricela Segura

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — MACHINE TOOL
Theodore Steele, Kenny Stroner

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Haley Brianna Abeyta, Rebecca Jean Allen-Schreckendgust, Madeline Alonso, Carolina Alvarez, Melanie Ann Anaya, Adam Christian Anderson, Liliana Arroyo Ramirez, Veronica Avina Duarte, Sarah Rose Barragan, Summer Barth, Nicole Marie Bertholf, Noelle Christine Bonas, Elizabeth Bracamontes, Maryellen Burger, Alana Susanne Burson, Kelly Kay Butler, Stephanie Camacho, Adilene Camarena, Samantha Cassinelli, Jacquelyn Dayne Conard, John Thomas Cook, Layla N. Cornwell, Madison Ann Cressey, Daniel Cruz Villanueva, Cinthia DelDuca, Christina Carrie Dietlein, Alexandra Elaine Dodge, Ryan Doherty, Mersadeys Candice Farcello, Christina Feldstein, Michael Wayne Feldstein, Braulio Fernandez, German Fernandez Hernandez, Michael Joseph Ferrigno, Bryana Eileen Fitch, Siara Marie Freyer, Ian Michael Friesell, Jeanette Garcia, Alexander William Ghan, Maddison Dené Gillott, Adrian Gonzalez, Roselia Gonzalez-Ramirez, Suzanne Goski, Ian Harano Grey, Brisareli Guzman Jimon, Alexa Lynne Haight, Evan Douglas Hennessey, Suelmi Cesilia Herrera, Jennifer F. Hill, Arianna Lillian Holwell, Alexander Gabrial Honeycutt, Jessica Hoyos Velazquez, Sara Inman, Caroline Jacobo, Grecia Ana Jimenez, Melissa Knight, Eissiel Lamas, Jordan Jenee Lamoreaux, Samantha Jane LeFavi, Miette Dione Lopez, Melissa Manning, Fernando Mata-Izquierdo, Ty Maurer, Mylo Daniel McCormick, Richard Javier Merlin-Villalobos, Joy Christine Mougenel, Ericka Munoz, Natalie Jean Musselman, Brittany Deanne Nord, Mayra Olivares, Susan Marie Osband, Savannah Sue Padilla, Tristin Sharlene Parrish, Brett Raymond Paulson, Jeannie M. Pelham, McKenzie Peterson, Christina Joanne Polizziani, Mavela Itzel Quintanilla, Jesus Ernesto Rangel, Allison Barbara Rasmussen, Diana Lee Robinson, Kimberly Natalie Rodriguez, Sophia Lorraine Rodriguez, Gabriela Jackeline Rodriguez-Melgarejo, Belen Ruelas, Isabella Francesca Scardi, Amber Dawn Seifert, Sarah Alexis Sever, Sadie Share, Sierra Ann Sheppard, Dylan Patrick Shirey, Flor Solano, Alexys Mikylla Solorio, AnnMarie Southern, Weston Dean Stainbrook, Brenda Sweet, Katrina Nicole Taboada, Claire Thompson, Chantal Torres, Alejandro Torres Ruiz, Merlin Tryon, Britney Nicole Tucker, Nancy Leigh Varin, Gilberto Vega, Sandra Paulina Vielma, Amy Suzanne White, James Fay Wilsey Jr.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Holly Dawn Thiesen

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Lillian Elizabeth Ezell, Arnold Franky Flores-Estrada, Connor Bradley Leahy, Kylar C. Leahy, Gary Benjamin Little, Fabiola Mata Garcia, Sequoia Marie Rohr

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Marie Bradshaw, Nathaniel K., Chatley, Andrew Clark, Charles B. Colleton, Raife L. Edwards, April Marie Gregory, Rose West McCall, Tyler Lane Mireles, Issamar Pimentel, Yvonne M. Rickman, Kitty Wayne Russell

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Mohammad Abdelhady, Adam Christian Anderson, Jared Robert Anderson, Neil T. Anderson, Jayson Somerset Berry, Timothy James Brown, Isabella Fox Bruketta, Tristin Jay Buckley, Samantha Morgan Byassee, Victoria Carlynne Defilippi, Joshua Ray Gansberg, Kamen Borisov Georgiev, Miroslav Georgiev, Jocelyn Yvette Gomez, Naidelyn Gomez, Hector Gomez-Barrios, Suzanne Goski, Charles Philip Hersey, Marina L. Holcomb, Brandon Jack Hope, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kaminsky, Andrew Kapczynski, Amber Lee Mattoni, David William McCord, Samantha Allen McDaniel, Amberlyn Meichele McIntosh, Ashton McIntosh, Richard Javier Merlin-Villalobos, Briana Mueller, Angela Ramirez, Bryan Gregory Remick, Michael Anthony Rose, Maria Fernanda Rugama, Emery Alexander Schreckengost, Iris-Sofia Valenzuela, Oksana Pegyan White

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Ruben Bedoy-Zarate, Iris-Sofia Valenzuela

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Ryan Jerome Kochen, Kayla Monet Schneider, Reanna Dawn Stroup

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — BUSINESS
Leyco Aru Rivas

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Sean Cornell

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
Travis L. McDonald

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Ivan Botello

DAYTON

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — ACCOUNTING
Margie Ranee Siever-Flood

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Jacob Albert Horner

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Emil Stoica

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Colton Christopher Cabral, Donny William Cook, Madison Amber Doiel, Katherine McFall, Jonathon Williams

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
Mckayla Ryanne Celedon, Kyra Coty

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
James F. LaChew

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Alannah Breane Bradley, Alfredo Dominguez, Amanda Christine Pace, Shawna Stanford, Nicole Marie Williams

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
Clifford Albert Turnell III

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Kenna Elizabeth Blanken, Nicole Cheri Cisneros, David Santos Delfin, Karly Nikole Elder, Nicholas Joseph Fonzo, Emily Heinz, Barbara Jean Hernandez, Claire Holloway, Nadia Macias, Heather Lorraine-Hamm Motta, Danielle Marie Myers, Stephanie Parra, Chase Joseph Peterson, Kerra Pinter, Payten Rose, Heidi Celest Salamanca, Diane M. Smith, Vera Geanne Trout, Isabel Villafana, Matthew Gareth Williams, Stacia Evonne Woomer

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Andrew James Vance

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Tyler Fenton Aquino, Matthew Dean Brown, Rebekah Fillippini

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Rebecca Wynters

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Shane Tyler Boesen, Jeffrey Torres Deleon, Jacob Richard Nelson

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Troy Mason

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Kyra Coty

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — BUSINESS
Joanna Lorraine Rowley

ELKO

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Sabrina Ochoa

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Sabrina Ochoa

FALLON

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — ACCOUNTING
Tina Marie Najera

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Tallulah Secunda Ketchum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Claudia Guerrero, Taylor Kristen Harrison

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GENERAL BUSINESS
Christopher Hughes

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Shania Brown, Taura Casias, Sara L. Dowling

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Precious MorningDove Achuff, Desiree L. Reeves, Rayanne Leah Sorensen, Marjorie Marie von Nordeck, Heather Nicole Weatherford

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — WELDING
Sean Eugene McNabb, Kevin Allan Zimmerman

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Bethany Kierstin Avalos, Krystina Rene Dalton, Esmeralda Guadalupe Davenport, Britney Michael Davis, Hunter Douglas Drost, John Frandsen, Ellona Patricia-Marie Gehman, Megan Kaleigh Hill, Lesley Ledezma, Shaylin Lanae Lehman, Joshua Mikulak, Leona Morningstar Mineard, Supathcha Moolrangsi, Erin Navarez, Salisha Neva Odum, Krysta Lynn Page, Layne Patrick Rechel, Jenny Stacy Rios, Le-An Irene Louise Roberts, Laura Beth Shurtliff, Timothy M. Shurtliff, Orin Nathaniel Sommer, David Springfield, Ethan Marshall Stacey, Hannah Rose Stewart, Echo Marie Thomas, Carmen MaKaila Trinidad, Ryan Matthew Ware, Kailee Marie Youles

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Ashley Keimig-Riley

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Beverly Crossland

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Jesus Manuel Aguilera, Yaowei Deng, Kimberly Ibarra, Justin Bryce Lanski, Austin Cole Lunderstadt, Heather Nichole Marty, Garrett Lee McKnight, Kirk D. Reilly

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Sean Eugene McNabb

FERNLEY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — ACCOUNTING
Alisha Fawn Little

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Benjamin Joel Auer, William Hernandez

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Shawna Kathleen Craig

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Riana Rose Allred, Dana Marie Bailey, Navdeep Kaur Bedi, Patricia Elise Dark, Ethan Angelo Di Stefano, Kaitlin Taylor Gerhardson, Anissa Renee Haze, Anabell Hernandez, Jodi Hieronymus, Chyna Marie Jache, Joshua Brian Kirk, Sharon Brandt Linhart, Mikelynn Rose McKinney, Devyn Nicole Meisner, Sara Margaret Miller, Chase Morrow, Christian Scott Navarro, Alexandra Nelson, Karla Jean Scott

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Joshua Banks, Ashley Evans, Maya Andria Fisher, Jordan Humes, Michael Kelly Johnson, Eric Edward Wootton

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — BOOKKEEPING
Frank Soranno

GARDNERVILLE

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jamey Gooch

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Timothy Allyn Phenix

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
Danielle Renay Cassidy Bates, Cory Russell Wilson

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GENERAL BUSINESS
Annette Kangas

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Hillary Jeane Arnaud, Anna Elise Craig, Doran Stephen Domenick Cushing, Amelia Sierra Edwards, Daniel Robert Lear, Megan Leann Martinez, Daron G. Overturf, Holly Anne Sentell, Carly Lynn Talia

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
David Allison

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — CONSTRUCTION
Nathan Ivan Miller

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — MACHINE TOOL
Shawn Matthew Mikohu Salazar

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — WELDING
Logan Peterson

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Faith McKenzie LeAnn Adams, Rogelio Jesus Barrozo Aqui, Danielle Renay Cassidy Bates, Kaycee Battcher, Taryn Cleveland, Emma Marie Fierle, Amber Gail Fisher, Taylor Lorraine Killion, Lana Alexandra Merkley, Nathaniel P. Phillips, Mckenzie Nicole Pietras, Isabella Maria Rubio, Jessica Trivitt, Jacqueline Guadalupe Vela

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Alexandria Ashley Cheechov

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Hannah Marquis, Ashlee Teeuwen

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Amelia Sierra Edwards, Sarah C. Weirauch

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Patrick Shawn Brower, Alexa Marie Cooper, Sarah Marie Downes, Cameron Lee Frogget, James L. Graham, Andrew Hettrick

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Nathan Ivan Miller

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — BOOKKEEPING
Jessica Elizabeth Rockwell

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Adriana Tellez

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Shawn Matthew Mikohu Salazar

GENOA

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
John Paul Parisi

HENDERSON

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Crystal A. Atoz, Valerie Orestell Croswhite

INCLINE VILLAGE

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Michelle Daisy Harrington

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Alice Page Murch Smith

LAS VEGAS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
John S. Jahanpour-Burke, Shatoya L. Mitchell, Estephanie Alexandra Padilla, Heather Schaffnit, Maya Nykia Simms, Kayla Michelle Trickel

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Jurain Villa

MINDEN

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert Alan Shrader, Shanna Elizabeth Thompson

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Shanna Elizabeth Thompson

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Maxine Marie Cahill, Samuel Austin Lindsey

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GENERAL BUSINESS
Nash James Herman

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Michelle Lynne Clarke, Tatiana Parker, Alexis Nicole Weaver

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Ailyn Conde Albonico, Mary Quinojon Bedow, Linsey, Danielle Dutcher, Stephen Tyler French, Sarah Rose Jarrett, Nathan King Johnston, Bayli Anne Liscio, Madison Elizabeth Parks, Alyssa Sanders, Garrett Michael Smith, Daria Lois Winslow

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Ailyn Conde Albonico, Nathan King Johnston

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Daniel Lorin Morgan

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Alexander John Brossard, Tiarne Lee Vogel

MOUND HOUSE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Marisol Brewer, Elvia Del Carmen Diaz, Samantha Hinton, Daisy Cristal Ramirez Prieta, David Paul Wilson

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Rheyanna Michelle McCoy, Autumn Marie Reed

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Judith Hinostroza

NORTH LAS VEGAS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Yesenia Alejandra Castillo, Tyra Monet Jones, Eden Nichole Woolworth

RENO

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Ariel Dawn Lester, Rachel Renee Renaud

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
Shannon Antonia Regalbuto

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Alyssa Louise Buchanan, Victoria L. Green, Rochelle Leanne Mikkelson, Paige Lynn Soares, Kylee Marie West-Woodford

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Brian Roberto Cuadros Gonzalez

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Alexander LaGene Breckenridge, Whitney Taylor Carrillo, Miesha Colleen Colli, Theodore El Collins, Corrina Suzanne Demaria, Elaine Drew, Carson Wood Ford, Hunter Michele Kobold, Reese M. Kvaal, Leala N. Lierman, Amanda N. Maduike, Augustine D. Mutuc, Christian Asher Perez, Heidi Louise Vogelsand

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Ricardo Duarte

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Eli Bevin Haddox, Adam Radow, Cameron Lee Woods

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Shannon Antonia Regalbuto

SILVER SPRINGS

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — GENERAL BUSINESS
Stefanie Kaitlyn Loncar

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — MANAGEMENT
Ningsih S. Codick, Wyndy Ann Jackson

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Chelsea Jaymes Gardner, Chance Kenneth Harrison, Katelyn Waller

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Jihad Claimon, Takoda James Stewart

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — BUSINESS
Wyndy Ann Jackson

SPARKS

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
Misty Dawne Ballew, Sierra R. Shaw

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Misty Dawne Ballew, Saralynn Lindsay, Sarah Danielle Painter, Melissa Sue Wadsworth

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Susan Dianne Birch, Felipe Reyes

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Victoria Hugo Sanchez Mendez

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Sierra R. Shaw

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Susan Dianne Birch

STAGECOACH

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Renee Lamendola, Kristy Kapiolani Missamore, Alyssa Marie Taylor

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS — CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Angela Ann DeFord

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Matthew Lee Hodges

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Nicholas Timothy Walker

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — 911 DISPATCH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Angela Ann DeFord

SUN VALLEY

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Reed Wayne Mitchell

VIRGINIA CITY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
David Phillip Laine

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Cierra Lynn Frisby, Jonathan Roth

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Tyler Bryan Dohoney

WADSWORTH

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Steven Andrew Perez

WASHOE VALLEY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — DEAF STUDIES
April Ann Barber

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Brettanie Annmarie Drapeau

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — WELDING
Joshua Julian Smith

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Brettanie Annmarie Drapeau

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Donovan Harrison

WELLINGTON

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Tania Dalila Covarrubias, Casey Renee Hurley

YERINGTON

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Hailey Rebekah Loll

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — TECHNOLOGY — WELDING
David Christopher Skroch

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Katherine Goessling Carlgren, Anayeli Guerrero Hernandez, Stephanie Louise Simpson

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS
Elizabeth Martha Roman Lopez

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Jakeline Guerrero Hernandez

ZEPHYR COVE

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE — NURSING
Steve James Baranek

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Patricia Hernandez-Juarez, Stephanie Ann Caligagan Martin, Kallie Nelson

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Lauren Lee Marshall

CABOT, ARK.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Maya Degenhart

SHOALWATER, AUSTRALIA

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Alex James Whiteman

ELK GROVE, CALIF.

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Danielle Rene Radley

OCALA, FLA.

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Daniel Mark Wilson

MALDEN, MASS.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Yashoda Mishra

BELLWOOD, PENN.

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Eric Johnson

LAYTON, UTAH

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Carlee Kathlyn Beck

ALEXANDRIA, VA.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Meghan Katreena Rodriguez

KENT, WASH.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Jerad Clark

MAPLE VALLEY, WASH.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Jenna Caldwell

The following is a list of 84 Jump Start students graduating in 2018:

ARGENT PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Allison Barbara Rasmussen

CARSON HIGH SCHOOL
Mohammad Abdelhady, Veronica Avina Duarte, Isabella Fox Bruketta, Tristin Jay Buckley, Alana Susanne Burson, Victoria Carlynne Defilippi, Maddison Dene’ Gillott, Alexa Lynne Haight, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kaminsky, Kylar C. Leahy, Angela Ramirez, Alyssa Sanders, Sarah Alexis Sever, Sadie Share, Alexys Mikylla Solorio, Oksana Pegyan White

CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Jesus Manuel Aguilera, Britney Michael Davis, John Frandsen, Lesley Ledezma, Austin Cole Lunderstadt

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
Shane Tyler Boesen, Timothy James Brown, Layla N. Cornwell, David Santos Delfin, Claire Holloway, Chase Joseph Peterson

FERNLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Riana Rose Allred, Dana Marie Bailey, Navdeep Kaur Bedi, Miesha Colleen Colli, Ethan Angelo DiStefano, Ashley Evans, Maya Andria Fisher, Jodi Hieronymus, Jordan Humes, Michael Kelly Johnson, Joshua Brian Kirk, Devyn Nicole Meisner, Sara Margaret Miller, Chase Morrow, Alexandra Nelson, Eric Edward Wootton

HOME-SCHOOL
Zachary Alan Cooper, Carson Wood Ford, Eli Bevin Haddox, Reese M. Kvaal, Kallie Nelson, Christian Asher Perez, Adam Radow

NEVADA VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Crystal A. Atoz, Yesenia Alejandra Castillo, Valerie Orestell Croswhite, John S. Jahanpour-Burke, Tyra Monet Jones, Estephanie Alexandra Padilla, Heather Schaffnit, Maya Nykia Simms, Kayla Michelle Trickel, Eden Nichole Woolworth

OASIS ACADEMY
Bethany Kierstin Avalos, Hunter Douglas Drost, Ellona Patricia-Marie Gehman, Garrett Lee McKnight, Joshua Mikulak, Supathcha Moolrangsi, Layne Patrick Rechel, Timothy M. Shurtliff, Orin Nathaniel Sommer, David Springfield, Ethan Marshall Stacey, Hannah Rose Stewart, Carmen MaKaila Trinidad, Kailee Marie Youles

PYRAMID LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Steven Andrew Perez

SILVER STAGE HIGH SCHOOL
Kaitlin Taylor Gerhardson, Chance Kenneth Harrison, Alyssa Marie Taylor

VIRGINIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Tyler Bryan Dohoney, Nicholas Joseph Fonzo, Cierra Lynn Frisby, Emily Heinz, Jonathan Roth

What began as a very dry winter in the Lake Tahoe Basin ended with Sierra snowpack approximately 85 percent of normal, thanks to heavy precipitation received during the month of March. However, both the National Interagency Fire Center and the Reno National Weather Service expect a warming trend to develop that will lead to drier than normal conditions by late spring.

As a result, the below average snowpack is expected to melt faster, grasses and other vegetation are expected to dry out earlier and wildland fire activity is likely to increase to above average by mid-summer.

“Although we received a great deal of precipitation during the month of March, we are on track for an above average potential for significant wildfire activity this summer.” said U.S. Forest Service Fire Management Officer, Steve Burns. “It’s important to keep in mind that in the U.S., year-round fire seasons have become the new normal, which means for people living in fire-prone areas like the Tahoe Basin, wildfire preparedness is essential.”

Across the U.S., nearly nine out of 10 wildfires are human-caused with illegal and unattended campfires being the biggest source of human-caused wildfires. In 2007, an illegal, abandoned campfire was the cause of the Angora Fire, which burned more than 250 homes, 231 acres of private property and 3,072 acres of National Forest land near South Lake Tahoe.

The public can help the Forest Service and other fire agencies prevent these human-caused ignitions by learning where and when campfires are allowed and making sure campfires are completely extinguished using the Soak, Stir and Feel method before leaving.

On National Forest land in the Tahoe Basin, campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds and never on the beach, in Desolation Wilderness or in the general forest. Go here and here for more information about campfire safety.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which consists of the Forest Service and other state and local partners, has thinned and removed excess vegetation on more than 70,000 acres of National Forest and other lands around communities in the Tahoe Basin to reduce the threat of severe wildfire.

Forest thinning projects, also known as fuels reduction projects, are a top priority for the Forest Service and the TFFT and will continue to be implemented each year in the Tahoe Basin. In order to complement Forest Service and TFFT fuels reduction projects, there are important steps residents and communities must take to improve defensible space and community wildfire preparedness at Lake Tahoe.

Springtime in the Sierra is the perfect time to complete defensible space clean up around homes, review evacuation plans, sign-up for reverse 911 with cities and/or counties, contact local fire districts to schedule free defensible space evaluations, learn about free chipping services and talk to neighbors about the importance of wildfire preparedness.

The time to prepare for the next wildland fire is now. Permanent residents, second-home owners and vacation home owners/renters should familiarize themselves with and follow advice found at http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/ and/or https://www.ready.gov/wildfires on how to prepare their homes and neighborhoods for the next wildfire. Remember it’s not a matter of “if” the next wildfire will occur, it’s a matter of “when.”

Another step toward wildfire preparedness is to sign-up for the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities (TNFAC) newsletter. TNFAC provides community members with education, communication and advice; facilitates collaboration between communities and stakeholders; helps communities organize events and neighborhood-level vegetation removal projects and tracks community accomplishments. For more information about the TNFAC program, contact Carlie Teague at 530-543-1501, ext. 114 or email cteague@tahoercd.org.

Visit www.nifc.gov for more information on the 2018 Wildland Fire Outlook.