The Reno Aces’ offense returned to Greater Nevada Field for some sizzling home cookin’ Wednesday night, serving Las Vegas an 8-5 dish of a defeat.

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At the start of the 14th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure on Friday in Wingfield Park, Jonah Vandever will join runners scheduled for the 7:30 a.m. start time. Only the 20-year-old double amputee won’t be running, he’ll be hand-cycling.

Allowing someone to handcycle is a first for the annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. According to Eric Lerude, founder, and president of the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, the exception was made for Jonah as a way to help support a greater cause. “It’s not unusual for people to use the event as a platform for a personal cause,” said Lerude. Although hand-cycling isn’t typically allowed, he believes participants will understand.

“The goal isn’t to win the race,” said Sarah Green, MSL’s vice president of operations. “We hope Jonah’s strong spirit and determination will touch the community and fellow racers the same way it has touched us. Jonah’s journey hasn’t been easy, but he embraces life and inspires others with his story.”

According to Jonah’s mother, Steffini, Jonah was a “chocolate mess” when he was born. So sweet and always happy, she said, but he was born with inverted legs, clubbed feet and a missing forehead. At 18 months old, Jonah’s legs were amputated from above the knees. Two weeks later he surprised his doctors by walking across the living room with stitches on the bottom of his stumps.

Jonah’s endured 33 surgeries in his lifetime, but his disability doesn’t stop him from living an adventurous and exciting life. He runs, hikes, bikes, skis, and rides dirt bikes. Jonah is the only one in the world to Alpine ski upright. He won a gold medal at skiing event in Massachusetts when he was 13 years old.

At seven-years-old, Jonah participated in his first triathlon, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) San Diego Triathlon Challenge, and met the late Robin Williams. The pair bonded and had planned to team up for the 2015 triathlon before the comedian’s passing. For six years in Breckenridge, Colo., Jonah participated in a skiing program with soldiers returning from Iraq, and shared his story to encourage them that there is more to life after limb loss.

Now, Jonah needs new knees and legs. The computerized knees and legs he is using were donated by U.S. Marines and customized for him by Hangers Clinic in Reno. There’s about 4-5 month shelf-life left, Jonah explained, and the warranty has expired.

“Over the years, I've been running around on many different forms of prosthetic limbs. I never let my physical limitations stop me from living the adventurous and exciting life that I desire to live,” he said.

Mechanical knees, while an option, take a physical toll on Jonah, and have caused injury to his back. Computerized knees, while more costly, can safely support Jonah’s physically active lifestyle, but his insurance refuses to cover the cost.

Jonah is trying to raise funds to cover the cost of computerized knees, legs, feet sockets, all of which have to be assembled and customized for Jonah by Hangers Clinic. He set up a GoGetFunding.com page where people can donate.

Jonah is a student at Truckee Meadows Community College and plans to use his story to motivate others. “My goal is to travel the world and bring hope to the hopeless and show the world that there is nothing that can stop us from achieving greatness and living a fulfilled life, not physical disabilities, deformities...not even missing limbs. I don’t have legs, so what?”

Jonah is excited for race day. Hand-cycling, he said, is his “adrenaline at the moment” and he appreciates the Mission Senior Living team embracing him and his story.

Steffini agreed and said, “The Reno community has always been amazing for Jonah.”

Go here to learn more about Jonah’s story.

About Mission Senior Living
Carson City, Nev.-based Mission Senior Living operates six assisted living and memory care communities that offer individualized, quality care in a secure, loving environment. Its mission, “Caring People, Serving People, Improving Lives,” is fulfilled by a compassionate team of professionals who share a common purpose and passion for serving others and engaging residents and family members through enriching, customized programs, and activities. Through the Ageless Dream program, residents share their lifelong dream and team members work together to make that dream a reality.

Mission Senior Living communities include: Skylark Assisted Living and Memory Care, Ashland, Ore., Skyline Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Carson City, Carson Valley Senior Living, Gardnerville, Nev., Summit Estates Senior Living, Reno, Nev., Fernley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Fernley, Nev., and River Valley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Yuma, Ariz. For more information about Mission Senior Living, visit http://www.missionseniorliving.net/ or call (775) 468-6114.

On January 30, 2018 Betty Block (Rowe) a long-term resident of Carson City left us at the age of 87. Born in Bronxville, NY on September 18, 1930, Betty was raised in Scarsdale, NY, spending all of her childhood summers in Orient Point, NY. Betty attended Scarsdale High and graduated from Dana Hall preparatory school. She attained a B.A. Degree in Mathematics at Vassar College. It was there that she was better known by her classmates as “Betty Boop.”

Betty moved to Carson City in 1961 and was married to Ed Block in 1962 for over 22 years. She was involved with many organizations: League of Women Voters, Carson Comets Junior Ski Program, Carson City Landmarks Society, Carson City Historical Commission, Order of the Eastern Star, Carson City Centennial Bi-Centennial Commission, Founder of the Carson City Arts Alliance ( Brewery Art Center). She was the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award, Governor’s Art Award, all while raising four children.

Betty then became a world traveler while married to Bob Brogan, involving herself with the Navy League of the United States, the Lakeside Community Church in Reno, and the Carson City Area Chamber of Commerce. From 1982-1996 Betty was the manager of State Agent and Transfer Syndicate, Inc. In June of 1996 Betty brought on her son Jed to help manage and run the company. For the next 10 years Betty transitioned into retirement. In 2007 after 46 Years in Carson City, Betty reconnected with her childhood friend, Walter Strohmeyer and decided to fully retire in Orient Point, NY.

Upon her retirement to Orient, Betty became a member of the Orient Congregational Church, the Orient Yacht Club, the Shakespeare Club, the Southold Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. One of Betty’s most important contributions to her summer home town was to help lead the effort that repulsed the Suffolk County Water Authority’s attempt to control Orient’s ground water.
Childhood friend and companion, Walter Strohmeyer’s devotion and care of Betty is unmeasurable; after ten years of living, laughing and loving together, Walter remained at Betty’s side in their Orient Home, caring for her until her last breath.

Thank you Walter.

Preceded in death are her parents James Everett and Mary Alice Rowe, her sisters Nancy Douglas and Eleanor Linderholm-Wood. She is survived by her children Chip Block (Kaoru), Betsy Van Wagenen (Bob), Kettner Griswold (Dana), and Jed Block (Susie). Grandchildren Sheri Van Wagenen, Christy Briner (Tom), Matt Van Wagenen, Dr. Ashley Griswold-Haggerty (Michael) and Kett Griswold Jr.

A memorial Service will be held at the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom with Rev. Chuck and Teca Sanchez officiating, scheduled to take place Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Reception immediately to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brewery Arts Center Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada and are gratefully accepted in memory of Betty Block.

Mark William Yenter, recently retired deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Carson City resident, died May 25, 2018. He was 60 years old.

A funeral service will be held for Maj. Gen. Yenter at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, with interment to follow at Lone Mountain Cemetery here. He will receive full military honors.

Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, chief of engineers and commanding general of the USACE will be in attendance to present the flag to Yenter's family.

The funeral of retired active duty Maj. Gen. Yenter will be Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City with interment to follow at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City.

Is located First Presbyterian Church 306 W. Musser Street, Carson City. Lone Mountain Cemetery is at 1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City.

Yenter, a Carson City resident, was born in Birkenfeld, Germany to Capt. Keith Yenter of Fernley and Dorothy (Berger) of Carson City. He spent part of his childhood in Carson City and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. He was a distinguished military graduate of the ROTC program and commissioned as an engineer in the Army. He was promoted to brigadier general at the Nevada Capitol.

There will be a Rummage Sale on Friday June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at Hunsberger Elementary School in Reno to benefit the Eddy House. Eddy House works with homeless and at-risk Reno youth to develop life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence.

This event is hosted by ArrowCreek Chef's Club and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

WHERE: Hunsberger Elementary is located at 2505 Crossbow Ct, Reno.

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The Reno Aces smacked their way to season highs in runs and hits Thursday night in a 20-3 thrashing of Las Vegas at Greater Nevada Field.

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It’s not just Friday, it’s the very first day of June and I love June. We are already off to a great start with the first of the Friday at Third concerts tonight in McFadden Plaza. Shane Dwight is back to perform for this free, family friendly event. The NEA sponsored Carson Big Read event comes to a close tonight with a free showing of 2010’s movie, True Grit in the Community Center Theater. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum for a special Night of Magic with Phoenix Phenomenal. The Street Vibrations Spring Rally begins today, so keep an eye out for motorcycles, lots and lots of motorcycles.

FRIDAY, June 1: Things to do in Carson City

• — Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno, ending in Idlewild Park; legs 25-27 run through Carson City)
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Virginia City
• — Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to all Carson City residents; Come with questions about city issues or new ideas you may have; the coffee is on Brad)
• — Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• — Art Exhibit: Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; reception 5pm-7pm, short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — 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)       
• — Special Olympics Torch Run down Highway 395 (Torch will leave Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am, Torch will leave Bodine’s Casino at 11am)
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (9am-10pm; live music, food trucks, stunt shows, and more)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — Muscle Powered Friday Hike: Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead (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: Imagination 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)       
• — The Vietnam Moving Wall Opening Ceremony at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (Ceremony 10am, wall available for public access 24 hours a day through June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — 3D Design and Print Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3:30pm-5pm; Registration required, go HERE; A proctor will provide an introduction to 3D printing, design, file formats and the library 3D printing policy; This certification is required before participating in any 3D Design and Print Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Elaine Legras of Blue Zephyr Fine Metals at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served)
• — Exhibit Opening - Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (5pm-7pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Frederiksdal AF Kirsebaer Cherry Wine, Calcu Rose, Calcu Cab Franc, Angels and Cowboys Rose, Angels and Cowboys Red Blend)       
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Friday Fun Night: A Night of Magic featuring Phoenix Phenomenal at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (5:30pm-7:30pm; free to attend, thanks to a sponsorship by Carson City Toyota)
• — Sixth annual SmackDown: Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels Rodeo at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds (gates open 5:30pm; kids show 6:30pm, pro-show begins at 7pm; $15 at gate, kids 7 and younger free; After-party at Westside Pour House)
• — Carson City Big Read: Finale Party and True Grit Movie Night: True Grit (2010) in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (6pm doors open, 6:15pm Keynote speech by U.S. Marshall Christopher Hoye III comparing and contrasting today’s law enforcement duties to Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn in ‘True Grit’, 7pm film begins; Free entry with a valid Carson City Library Card, otherwise $5 Adults, $3 Seniors and Students; Raffle, trivia and concessions; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — 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.)       
• — Dance hosted by Bob and Nadine at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; $5 at the door; live music and refreshments; all ages are welcome)
• — Kick off to the Street Vibrations Spring Rally with Live Music by Rodeo Valentine at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Drink specials, food truck, and more)
• — 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)       
• — 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)  
• — Live Music featuring the Mark Castro Band at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)       
• — The Proscenium Players present "The Hit" by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for PPI or BAC members)
• — Carson City/Douglas Relay for Life presents a Night of Hypnosis and Comedy featuring Hypnotic starring Dan Kimm at the Carson Nugget (doors 6pm, 7pm-9pm; $25 at the door)
• — Live Music with Atomica at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)       
• — First Friday Funnies: A Night of Improv Comedy with the BAC Blowhards in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; $5 at the door; refreshments and libations available)
• — Karaoke with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; raffle for singers, no cover)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Live Music with Front Porch – Renegade Bluegrass at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm)
• — ‘Programs on the Porch’ featuring bluegrass by Sage Creek on the porch of Bower’s Mansion: 4005 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm; Free series, however donations are accepted for the performers)
• — Cinema Under the Stars: Mr. Roberts at the Dayton Valley Golf Club (Drinks 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm, Movie 8:15pm; $29.99 Dinner and movie for two, $15.99 dinner and movie for one; RSVP at 775-246-7888 ext 2)
• — First of the Season - Friday Night Summer Concerts: the Shane Dwight Band on the Third Street Stage, in the Bob McFadden Plaza (8pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by the Fox Brewpub)
• — Comedian BJ Johnson 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 at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Concert Series with Travis Tritt at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Tickets (all seating) are $65 and $49. There is no Party Pit for this concert. More Information at: http://carsonvalleyinn.com/entertainment.php (8pm, box office opens at 4 p.m.
• — Live Music featuring the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Escalade 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)

Hindu mantras will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah, most probably for the first time, between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

These include Weber County Board of Commissioners (Ogden), Wasatch County Council (Heber City), Juab County Commission (Nephi), Payson City Council, Centerville City Council, Heber City Council, Woods Cross City Council, Salem City Council, West Bountiful City Council and Charleston Town Board.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before these city and county councils. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu scriptures. He plans to start and end each prayer with “Om”, the mystical syllable containing the universe, which in Hinduism is used to introduce and conclude religious work.

Reciting from Brahadaranyakopanishad, Rajan Zed plans to say “Asato ma sad gamaya, Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, Mrtyor mamrtam gamaya”; which he will then interpret as “Lead us from the unreal to the real, Lead us from darkness to light, and Lead us from death to immortality.” Reciting from Bhagavad-Gita, he proposes to urge councilmembers and others present to keep the welfare of others always in mind.

During this trip Zed will also meet Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, Director of Interfaith Relations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints John Taylor, West Jordan Mayor Jim Riding, Kakuyo Sensei of Salt Lake Buddhist Fellowship, leaders of Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa; and visit Weber State University (Ogden) and Utah Valley University (Orem). Zed will also meet Chair James H. “Jim” Harvey of Weber County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Clinton L. Painter of Juab County Commission, Mayor Rick Earnshaw of Woods Cross, Mayor Kurt L. Christensen of Salem, Mayor Brenda Kozlowski of Charleston and Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Ivie of Centerville City before the respective invocations. During this Utah visit, Zed also plans to address students at Brigham Young University (Provo) and meet its Dean of Religious Education Dr. Brent L. Top; and address a gathering at Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah (South Jordan) and meet Utah Indian community leader Dinesh C. Patel and Temple President Satish K. Nachaegari.

Rajan Zed had opened Utah State Senate, Salt Lake County Council, Utah County Commission (Provo); and city councils of West Valley, Provo, Sandy, Layton, Taylorsville, South Jordan and Draper—all in Utah; with Hindu invocations in the past.

Zed, a global Hindu and interfaith leader, has been bestowed with World Interfaith Leader Award. Zed is Senior Fellow and Religious Advisor to Foundation for Religious Diplomacy, Spiritual Advisor to National Association of Interchurch & Interfaith Families, on the Advisory Board of The Interfaith Peace Project, etc. He had been panelist for “On Faith”, a prestigious interactive conversation on religion produced by The Washington Post; and leads a weekly interfaith panel “Faith Forum” in a Gannett publication for over seven years.

Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about 1.1 billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal. There are about three million Hindus in USA.

Utah is the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has over 16.1 million members and 30,506 congregations worldwide.

This first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.

SATURDAY:  

• — The Vietnam Moving Wall at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (wall available for public access 24 hours a day through June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)
• — Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno, ending at Idelwild Park; legs 25-27 run through Carson City)
• — Capital Odyssey Relay (54 mile relay race; begins at Topsy Lane Walmart, and ends at Idelwild Park in downtown Reno; start times 2:45am-7am; This relay starts in Carson City, Nevada and joins the RTO in progress for the last 12 legs)
• — Spring Bird-watching Hike at the Silver Saddle Ranch, off Carson River Rd. - Meet at the parking lot outside the ranch (7am-11am; easy to moderate walk of 3 to 4 miles along riparian habitat adjacent to the Carson River. Other habitats along the way include agricultural fields, sagebrush, and willows. The diversity of habitats provides for a diversity of bird species; All levels of birders are welcome; Hosted by the Lahontan Audubon)
• — Free Demo Day and Unofficial Carson City Off-Road Pre-Ride - 1999 Foothill Dr. (8am-2pm; Test ride Cannondale, Pivot Cycles & Specialized Bicycles newest fleet of bikes for free; all are welcome to demo each brand’s complete demo lineup. Simply show up, sign a waiver & release of liability form, choose your bike and then take it for a test ride, for free. For more information, visit epicrides.com ;
• — 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)  
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Virginia City
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (9am-6pm; live music, food trucks, stunt shows, and more)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)       
• — First of the Season: Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Annual Spring Vintage Market in the parking lot behind Due Sorella (fondly know as Two Sisters) at 202 N. Curry (9am-3pm; vendors, food and music)
• — BLM Saddle-Trained Horse Adoptions at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Stewart Conservation Camp: 1721 Snyder Ave. (Viewing 9am-10am; Competitive-bid Adoption of Saddle-started 14 horses and 2 halter-started burros begins at 10am; NO BLUE CLOTHING ALLOWED. No cell phones, tobacco, or photography permitted; Bids start at $150 for all offered animals. All trained animals will only be offered for adoption once during the event. Adopters must meet qualifications to bid.)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides and Story time at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Story times: 10:30am for ages 0-5, 11:30am for ages 4-10 - Enjoy an age appropriate fun book and craft; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)

The annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-off in Dayton is a delicious small-town tradition. Get there early for a pancake breakfast, and bring your pooch if you’d like to participate in the pet parade.

• — 17th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-Off in Old Town Dayton (FESTIVAL 9am-4pm; Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center 8am-10am, $5; Noodle Tasting 10am-2pm, $5 or $3 for kids 11 and younger; Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors and Crafters, Pet Parade and more)
• — Annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; $7 per person includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee; proceeds benefit the Douglas County Historical Society)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (NEW TIME: 9:30am-11am; F.E.A.T. or 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' is a group of parents who formed an organization in the Carson Valley for support and advocacy to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; open to anyone who loves someone with autism)
• — Auditions for Youth Theater Carson City’s Production of ‘Bye, Bye Birdie, Jr.' at the Carson City Community Center (10am-1pm; Auditions are open to all students grades pre-K - 12; Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song and be prepared to learn a dance; Youth Theatre Carson City charges a small fee for all of our programs to offset the high costs of providing quality productions and educational programs. It is our policy, however, to never turn an interested participant away for an inability to pay. We offer scholarships, payment plans and work/study arrangements to ensure that any student who wants to participate, can; If you have any questions, please contact us at info@youththeatrecarsoncity.com)
• — 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) 
• — Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations)
• — 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)      
• — Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (10am-4pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Monthly Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books: 361 Fairview Dr, across from Lowe’s (10am-4pm, weather permitting; Purchase a reusable bag for $5 and stuff it with as many books at it will hold)
• — 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)

  
     
All aboard for a fun time at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Take a ride on a motor car, or let the kids enjoy an age-appropriate story and activity inside the Museum.

• — 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)       
• — 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’ Free to first 20 people who rsvp at NSMEducation@nevadaculture.org or 775-687-4810 ext 237; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Dangberg Author Series: “A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada through Its Post Offices” with author Nancy Raven at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets, please)
• — Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free museum admission 10am-3pm; 1pm-2pm Story Telling with Nancy Raven: “Every Family Has a Story to Tell” includes complimentary coffee and pie; The Young Chautauqua will perform)
• — “Stars Above the Sierras” Carson Valley Quilt Show at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville (10am-4pm; $10)
• — Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Deadman's Creek trail - Meet at the Maze parking lot; turn left past the fee booth and it is the first parking lot on the right (10am-11am, please arrive 10 minutes early; Join park staff for a short hike to the top of the hill along Deadman’s Creek. There are great views of Washoe Valley from the gazebo; Participants should bring binoculars, a camera, water, sturdy hiking boots and an extra layer of clothing; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle – no additional fee for hike)  
• — Car Wash Fundraiser at the S&S Gas Station, Dayton (10am-3pm, $5; benefit for the Dayton High School Football Program)
• — Clothing Drive and Household Goods Fundraiser - Drop-off at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (11am-2pm; All Items Must Be in Large Garbage Bags or Boxes and Must Be Reusable; Proceeds will help support Douglas Tiger Music and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern Nevada)
• — Open House at the Carson Valley Swim Center, Minden (11am-3pm; free t-shirt for first 25 visitors, free swim, free hot dogs; learn about swim lessons and other programs)
• — One Year Anniversary at 2 Green Thumbs Hydroponics and More: 135 E Clearview Drive # 143 (12pm-4pm; Vendor booths, huge discounts, raffle, BBQ and lots of information)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)       
• — Rain or Shine: the Downtown Business Association's monthly Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — Wine Walk Special Events: Live Music with Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee; Local poet and author Glade A. Myler at Morley’s Books
• — Pouring for Paws in Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (1pm-6pm; Enjoy food from The Fox Brewpub, beer, wine, live music with Jacked Up, raffle and a silent auction; We will also be providing low cost microchipping and vaccinations for dogs; Benefit for the Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation – WARF)

Silver City is just a tiny little spot on the way to Virginia City, but it is big in art. They host several Resident Artists each year, from all different mediums and locations. Enjoy some poetry by their current resident, Gary Short, and stick around for some pointers on perfecting your own prose.

• — Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop with Gary Short at the Silver City School House Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (2pm; free public event; One of the most remarkable narrative poets to emerge from the U.S., Gary Short, has a June Residency with the Resident Artist Program in Silver City)
• — Family Movie: Curious George at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated G; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)       
• — Crystal's Crusade "Birthday Bash" Street Party at the Westside Pour House (3pm; $20 includes food and one drink, food served 3pm-5pm; Live auction at 4:30pm, live music, and more; Let's celebrate Crystal Briscoe’s birthday and raise money for a local family who is affected by cancer so they can create memories like we were able to, or to help them with their expenses; We invite you to come share your fun memories you had with Crystal while listening to her favorite songs/music)
• — ‘The Impact’ Short Film Viewing in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (3:30pm; $5; a one-time special screening event of the 10 short films that were produced for an international competition; proceeds benefit the Brewery Arts Center, hosted by the Wired Wednesday Digital Artists)
• — NEW: DJ Trivia at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-7pm; family friendly, no cover)        
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Sixth annual SmackDown: Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels Rodeo at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds (gates open 5:30pm; kids show 6:30pm, pro-show begins at 7pm; $15 at gate, kids 7 and younger free; After-party at Westside Pour House)

Bulls, broncs, cowboys and rodeo clowns are all ready to go at Fuji Park. Get ready for some fast-paced, dusty excitement during their closing night.

• —Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — The Proscenium Players present "The Hit" by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for PPI or BAC members)
• — 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)
• — A Night of Blues with Robert Bellman in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages welcome)
• — Live Music with Atomica at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Live Music with Bootleg at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Carson City Symphony House Recital featuring the Nerds of Paradise at the Historic Bliss Mansion: 608 Elizabeth (7:30pm; $25 includes concert, dessert, wine, mansion tour, and conversation; Tickets are available online at CCSymphony.com, in the Carson City Visitors Bureau, or by calling the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — 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 BJ Johnson 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 at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Soul Connection at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music featuring the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Soul Kiss at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)        
• — Live Music with Escalade at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)       
• — Candlelight Vigil at the Vietnam Moving Wall Closing Ceremony at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (9:30pm; public access to the wall available 24 hours daily through June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)
• — 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 inconceivable! How fast the weekend blows by, that is, but if you recognize the phrase, then catching the Princess Bride on the big screen at Galaxy Theater might be just the thing for you. Relax and listen to some tunes at the Genoa Bar Porch Party, it’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. If you haven’t made it to the Proscenium Players’ latest play yet, today’s matinee is your last chance to catch ‘The Hit.’
 
SUNDAY:       

• — The Vietnam Moving Wall at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (wall available for public access 24 hours a day through June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)
• — 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)       
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Virginia City
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (10am-5pm)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
• — 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)      
• — 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)       
• — 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)      
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Carson Valley Quilt Show at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville (10am-4pm; $10)
• — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — 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 The Sweet Taunts: A Tribute to the Women of Rock at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and street tacos available from the Genoa Station Grill)
• — Live Music featuring John Underwood and Shootdang at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-5pm; no cover, all ages)
• — The Proscenium Players present "The Hit" by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (2pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for PPI or BAC members)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Princess Bride (1987) 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)       
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — Summer Musicfest: Mozart & MMMore Series with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (4:30pm: General admission $30 adults, $25 seniors, students with ID under 24 years of age are $5, under 18 free, Preferred seating $40 and $15 for youth/students)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (4:30pm-7:30pm)
• — Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)    
• — Flashback Cinema: The Princess Bride (1987) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)       
• — The Vietnam Moving Wall Closing Ceremony at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (7pm; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)

    
     
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.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.

A 45-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Paul Way for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Taken into custody was Philip James Rummings. According to the arrest report, a motorcycle rider contacted the Carson City Sheriff’s Office to report a road rage incident involving a van. The rider said he was brake-checked numerous times by the van while traveling southbound on Roop Street.

The victim told a deputy investigating the matter that the driver of the van applied his vehicle brakes numerous times, however he kept moving forward and not coming to a complete stop.

As they were passing the intersection of Northridge, the victim said the van driver abruptly stopped in the travel lane directly in front of the motorcycle, put his vehicle in reverse and backed up quickly toward him coming within a few inches of the motorcycle, the arrest report states.

The van then drove forward and continued south on Roop Street, continuing to apply brakes abruptly several times. The motorcycle rider told deputies that as he approached Long Street, he passed the suspect’s van.

The rider continued to travel south, passing Long Street and observed the van go through a red light to catch up to the motorcycle rider. At a traffic stop, the victim was able to remove his cell phone from his jacket pocket and took a photo of the van. The rider told the deputy that the van driver then placed his vehicle into reverse again and backed toward him.

The motorcycle rider had to drive over the center median to avoid a collision. He said the van driver turned his vehicle around and chased him in an attempt to strike him with the front of the van. The motorcycle rider was able to drive away and never saw the suspect’s van again.

Dispatched advised the van’s license plate came back to an address on Paul Way. An officer responded to the address and observed the van parked in the driveway and made contact with the suspect.

The deputy asked what happened earlier that morning. The suspect claimed he had driven on Carson Street to go to the Sheriff’s Office and that no one else had driven his vehicle.

The officer asked him about the incident with the motorcycle. The suspect told the officer he did not recall and denied having any situation with a motorcycle on Roop Street, the arrest report states.

The deputy photographed the suspect’s van and noted it matched the one taken by the motorcycle rider. The suspect was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Bail: $20,000.

— A 43-year-old Carson City man and a current inmate at Carson City Jail was booked on two misdemeanor contempt of court counts for allegedly having contact with a person whom the judge had ordered he could not have any contact with. Bail: $2,074.

— A 27-year-old Carson City man, Christopher James Ellis, was arrested Thursday, 3:33 p.m. for a felony fugitive from justice warrant issued Feb. 13, 2018 out of Medina County Court in Texas and a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant issued Dec. 3, 2012 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $672.

— A 39-year-old Dayton man was booked into jail Thursday for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued Oct. 3, 2017 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $5,000.

— A 35-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday, 7:14 p.m. for suspicion of misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct.
According to the arrest report, the incident happened at the Livermore Sports Complex during youth soccer games. The victim told deputies she was punched by the ex-wife of her husband over a custody dispute.

The victim provided deputies video from a cell phone that showed the suspect becoming increasingly agitated, and then approached the victim in an aggressive way after the game, the arrest report states.

A heated argument ensued that led to the suspect ramming her body into the female victim and punching her several times in the chest, the arrest report states. The video showed the suspect running into the victim and what appeared like punches or pushing the victim’s midsection.

Deputies began to search the area for the suspect and her friend and were initially unsuccessful in locating them. The suspect’s friend then emerged from the bushes a few minutes later. A deputy made contact with him and he took the deputy to where the suspect was hiding in sagebrush.

Deputies made contact with the female ex-wife suspect and could smell alcohol on her breath. She was somewhat uncooperative and tried backing away. When the officer asked her to stop and put her hands behind her back she refused and began to debate the situation, the arrest report states.

The officer asked the woman around 10 times to comply with his request so he could detain her. The woman finally complied when another deputy arrived on scene to assist. At jail the woman submitted a preliminary breath test of .149. She faces charges of battery and disorderly conduct. Bail: $1,379.

— A 35-year-old Carson City woman was booked into jail Thursday, 5:40 p.m. for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant. Bail: $500.

— A 24-year-old Carson City man, Cody Lee Rogers-Shaw, was arrested Thursday for a felony parole and probation violation warrant. A 24-year-old woman was also arrested for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies were called to the area for reported drug activity. A deputy with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team identified Rogers-Shaw as the passenger in the vehicle from previous drug investigations and knew he had a felony warrant through Nevada parole and probation. He was arrested for the warrant.

A drug detection canine alerted positive on the vehicle. Deputies located a rolled up dollar bill with a brown tar-like residue. The officer identified it as a “tooter” straw, commonly used to inhale heroin fumes. Rogers-Shaw is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing. Bail for the 24-year-old woman: $1,137.

— A 62-year-old Carson City man, Richard Slade Jefferies, was arrested Friday, 2:10 a.m. in the 500 block of North Stewart Street for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (meth) a felony, and two misdemeanors: possession of drug paraphernalia (meth pipe) and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation. Bail: $4,637.

— A 27-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday, 11:33 p.m. in the 3100 block of North Carson Street for two counts department of alternative sentencing violations. Bail: $6,000.

— A 23-year-old Reno woman was arrested Friday, 3:32 a.m. in the 1400 block of East College Parkway for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI.

According to the arrest report, a semi truck driver reported to dispatch of seeing a vehicle he described as driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle and the driver in the parking lot of a convenience store gas station.

The deputy spoke with the woman and, observed she had a moderate smell of alcohol on her breath. She said she drank 3 vodka and tonics early in the evening, the report states.

The woman agreed to perform field sobriety tests and was unable to do them as shown. She provided a preliminary breath test of .141 and was arrested for suspicion. At jail she refused to comply with evidentiary tests and a search warrant was granted for blood draws. Bail: $1,137.

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.

Please join us at Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery today, June 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. for our monthly Artist of the Month reception, as we celebrate the artwork of Elaine Legras, a Reno artist and jeweler, and owner of Blue Zephyr Fine Metals along with her husband, Jean Pierre.

She works with silver, bronze, and copper precious metal clay, as well as silver, gold, and copper wire to hand-form unique pieces of fine jewelry. Light refreshments will be served.

Carson City Art Gallery is located at 110 S Curry St, Carson City. You can find them on Facebook here and their website here.

RENO, Nev. –– Katrina Loftin, co-founder and managing partner of M&A Business Advisors has received national and industry designations as a Certified Business Advisor (CBI) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary.

The designations, awarded in spring of 2018, recognize the Northern Nevada business woman as an exemplary broker with lifetime and industry achievements of professional experience and education.

The CBI is awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) to members who have satisfied rigorous industry criteria, including completing a minimum of 68 hours of business brokerage courses and 10 exams. Recipients have also demonstrated a continued commitment to upholding ethical standards. M&AMIs are conferred by The M&A Source to recipients who have demonstrated professional excellence through verified transaction experience, education and peer review.

“I’ve had the opportunity to pursue my passion of making a difference in the lives of others for years,” Loftin said. “Buying or selling a business can be a convoluted process, and guided by an uninformed or inexperienced advisor, the outcome can be devastating. I’m proud to receive these designations and look forward to upholding them for years to come.”

Loftin’s designations follow a year of industry honors, including recent recognition as the “Dealmaker of the Year” in Nevada by Corporate Insider.

An industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in business brokerage, Loftin established M&A Business Advisors with business partner, Matt Coletta in 2017. She leads the Reno office, regularly conducting transactions in both Nevada and California where she is licensed.

Loftin previously served as managing director of BTI Group’s Nevada Office before co-founding M&A Business Advisors. She serves as a Bosma Business Advisor and is regularly featured on Bosma on Business at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings on News Talk KOH 780. Loftin is a member of the Northern Nevada Executive Council.

About M&A Business Advisors
M&A Business Advisors (MABA) is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm that specializes in the confidential sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including: manufacturing, distribution, service, retail, health care, e-commerce, construction, food & beverage and automotive. The company’s principal advisors are experts in a variety of industries, with credentials including Certified Business Intermediates (CBI), Certified Business Brokers (CBB), Business Brokerage Press industry experts and Industry Association board members, presidents and committee chairs. To learn more about M&A Business Advisors, visit http://mabusinessadvisors.com/.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are running out of options when it comes to their Triple-A affiliate Reno Aces.

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Let the games begin! More than 300 athletes and coaches from throughout the state are in Reno for the 2018 Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games. The action kicked off Friday with the celebrated 2018 Carl Cox Memorial Law Enforcement Torch Run that came through Carson City before arriving at its final destination in Reno.

The week-long Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada, began in Southern Nevada and ended Friday in Reno. Since 1989, law enforcement officers from around Nevada have gathered to carry the Flame of Hope in a Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg in conjunction with the Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games.

During the Final Leg Torch Run, law enforcement and military members, together with Special Olympic athletes, run the Flame of Hope throughout the State of Nevada, spreading awareness for Special Olympics and creating excitement for the Summer Games.

Athletes, coaches and volunteers from throughout Nevada are attending the Summer Games. Among those are teams from Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Fallon, Fernley, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, Pahrump, South Lake Tahoe, Washoe and Winnemucca.

Here is a schedule of the events:

Saturday, June 2
Track & Field Events
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reno High School’s Foster Field
395 Booth St.
Reno, NV 89509

Bocce Events
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reno High School’s Foster Field
395 Booth St.
Reno, NV 89509

Swimming Events
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lombardi Recreation Center
101 S. Stadium Way
Reno, NV 89512

Healthy Athletes Pavilion
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
1300 Foster Dr.
Reno, NV 89509

Visit www.sonv.org for more information.

It’s National Trails Day, so community partnerships and over 30 volunteers teamed up with shovels in hand to finish work on the Foothill Trail behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City.

The Foothill Trail, which connects to the V and T Railroad grade, is a result of various partnerships within the city, including Muscle Powered, Carson Tahoe Health and The Greenhouse Project.

The trial will be part of a larger “Rail Trail” project to follow the route of the V and T railroad from Reno, through Carson City and then to Minden and Virginia City.

The Foothill Trail also promotes the healthy benefits of walking and connecting with nature.

“It takes lots of work to sustain this land on a regular basis,” Muscle Powered volunteer Donna Inversin said. “But it’s all worth it to see this beautiful trail grow and catch the eye of the folks all over town.”

Questions about the trail can be used using the #HikeForYourHealth on various social media outlets.

The CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.

It is the last time Carson High School Seniors will ever attend their alma mater as students. Many graduates will endeavor to seek a higher education by moving up to the next level, going off to college, while some will attend a trade school, join the military, or simply begin employment in fields of their respective choices and abilities.

Class of 2018 graduates will attend Western Nevada College, Truckee Meadows Community College, Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe, University of Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brigham Young University, Eastern Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, University of West Alabama, University of Puget Sound, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Washington State University, The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Montana State University, Peninsula College, University of Colorado, Portland State University, Boise State University, The Los Angeles Film School, The Institute for American Musical Theatre at New York City, Escoffier International Culinary Academy, Universal Technical Institute, and do not forget those who desire to serve the country in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

Everyone in the amazing community of Carson City is invited to attend this once-a-year event; it is exciting, it is inspiring, and it is free. Saturday, June 9, white and blue robes will walk around the CHS athletic track amidst cheers of congratulations.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m., but arriving earlier than this will be worth the sacrifice of sleep as the crowd arrives early on both sides of the field. One last photo opportunity will take place the morning of graduation with all graduating seniors gathered together in the CHS Big Gym wearing their caps and gowns. All seniors must arrive at school and meet in the gym by 7:45 a.m. Family, friends, and guests should be aware that parking and seating is limited, so arrive early. Handicap seating and parking is also available, best seats in the house.

GNCU and FBLA
Gurjant Mand, FBLA senior member, and Angila Golik, FBLA Advisor, received a $500 donation from Julie Slocum of Greater Nevada Credit Union. Gurjant is one of 19 FBLA students from CHS who will travel to Baltimore, Maryland in June for the National Leadership Conference and competition.

GNCU graciously supports all activities at CHS and has generously donated money to help students attend Nationals. The national trip costs over $1,400 per student to attend, and businesses and individuals may help defer these costs by donating a tax-deductible contribution. Donations may be sent to CHS FBLA, P.O. Box 603, Carson City, Nevada 89701.  Contact Angila Golik at agolik@carson.k12.nv.us for further information about donating.

Gone But Not Forgotten
Thirty-eight employees, who worked a collective 750 years at Carson City School District, will retire this year. The retirees were recognized at the May 22 school board meeting. “There have been some familiar faces here for a long time, and they all have provided meaningful and dedicated service,” said Richard Stokes, CCSD Superintendent, and “They have all been great friends and outstanding colleagues; we wish them all a well-deserved retirement” Stokes added.

Each CHS employee recognized below has worked within the school district for 10 or more years, and with a great deal of tears it is time to wish these CHS teachers farewell: Spanish teacher Patrick Caufield 1994-2018, Para-professional III Jon Elizabeth Fray 2000-2017, deceased, Vice Principal Michele Lewis 2005-2018, Math teacher Christina Mannschreck 1995-2018, Instructional Assistant III Linda Peton 1991-2018, Physical Education & Health Teacher Shane Quilling 2000-2018, deceased, Utility Custodian Dean Howard “Dean” Saunders, Welding teacher Charles Shirley 1994-2018, and Instructional Assistant IV Debbie Sylva.

Shakespeare in the Park
The CHS intermediate and advanced theatre arts production of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was supposed to occur May 24 at the Shakespeare in the Park event on the Capitol Grounds; sadly, it was rained out—one of those special times the weather forecast hit the mark. CHS Theater Arts teacher Andie Wilkerson decided to give it another go May 31 to give these hardworking thespians an opportunity to perform, out on the front lawn of the school, and teachers were invited to take their A1 block classes outside to watch.

Physics Class and the Ultimate Rush
On May 26, the CHS Physics classes visited Grand Sierra Resort’s "Ultimate Rush" ride for their Second Semester Final Exam. Students, equipped with camera systems and accelerometers, collected data. Students taking on the challenge included Jessica Basa, Jakob Carlson, Jessica Stine, Evan Cherpeski, Daniel Escalante, and Derek Redlark.

Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Choir I and Choir II
The following curricular choral ensembles at CHS performed exceedingly well May 29 and 30 at the Community Center: Chamber Choir auditioned group of 16 that also perform as members of Concert Choir, Concert Choir large auditioned ensemble of 48 – 60, Choir I freshman non-auditioned group, and Choir II upperclassman non-auditioned group.

A number of the singing Senators have been recognized for their vocal talents this year. The 11 CHS members of the NMEA All-State High School Honor Choir are: Dominic Ceragioli, Max Deeb, Hana Ikahara, Haylee Johnson, Paul McCorkle, Charlie Moser, Cassidy Painter, Nick Perondi, Quentin Powers, Melanie Proctor, and Wesley Sonnemaker. Please help support the Choral Department at CHS by attending concerts and making tax deductible donations to the Carson Choral Boosters. Corporate Program Ads may be purchased for publication in the programs for any of the concerts throughout the year.

Safe Grad
Safe Grad is back again with its night and next-day-trip following CHS Graduation. Parents and guardians of CHS students are being asked to volunteer. Carson City Community Center doors open at 8:30 p.m. Volunteers need to be at least 21 to supervise the party, check bags, serve food, lead games and activities, monitor doors, run raffles, and clean up afterwards.
They are needed, in particular, June 9 from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., June 10 from 2:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. and June 10 from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. This is a fun-filled night of action and adventure, and it takes community members to make sure it happens and continues to stay safe. Those interested in helping out may email chsgbvolunteer@gmail.com, or call 741-3918 to participate.

District Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Starting at $13.79 per hour, having successfully completed one year of college, paid work experience opportunities abound for current CHS Jump Start students interested in business with the US Department of Agriculture. These Jump Start students, looking for a career pathway in lending, may work a part-time or full-time flexible schedule depending on the students’ needs and may lead to a permanent full-time position with Federal Government benefits.

Opportunities are also available for students, 16–years-old by July 1, familiar with the use of technology and Public Service Announcements, to work at $10 per hour for the Carson City Library. Applications are due June 15. High school students who are 16-years-old by July 1 and interested in culinary arts and customer service, also have a job opportunity available. This is a counter server, part-time, with variable hours and shifts, Monday through Friday at $10 per hour in Carson City. For more information, see Mrs. De Luca in the Guidance Office, email her at ydeluca@carson.k12.nv.us, or call 283-1632.

Scholarships and more through Soroptimist International
Soroptimist International of Carson City offers a Girl of the Month award for seniors who excel in academics and community involvement. Winners receive a $50 gift card, a certificate, and recognition of her accomplishments at the Soroptimist program meetings.  Monthly recipients are eligible for the Girl of the Year award which includes a $1000 scholarship. GOM winners from January through May, as well as the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship, are Nicole Van Geel, Morgan Nelson, Ashley Lynch, Alexa Haight, and Makensie McDaniel. Makenzie McDaniel received the highest honor as she is the winner of the Soroptimist's GOM $1,000 scholarship. Interested applicants may reach out to CHS Counselor Fawn Lewis for an application, which may then be emailed to Melanie Nelson at mnelsen@unitedfcu.com.

Students, Parents and Advisors
Class of 2019 Senior Photos are scheduled for June 11, 12 and 13 at the Marriott Hotel on South Carson Street. Book a session today in order to appear in the 2019 Carneta yearbook because all seniors must be photographed by Studio Monet before the yearbook deadline. Appointments are limited, so please visit studiomonet.com, info@studiomonet.com, or call Studio Monet at 926-454-3888. Students must schedule an appointment to be photographed.

Student of the Week
The CHS Student of the Week is Whitney Bibee. This year, Whitney took AP Psychology, math and English college prep classes 095, 096, and 098, American Government, and Agriculture Leadership which is a zero period class, which means this class begins at 7:00 a.m. Whitney said about CHS, “My experience at Carson High has been beyond exceptional; I have made great relationships with my teachers from all four years, and this helped me to become a better student in the classroom.” This is just the beginning for Whitney as she will be graduating from CHS this Saturday.

Whitney went on to say “I have also participated in multiple extra-curricular activities such as managing and helping with all three football teams my Junior year, managing the JV boys baseball team my Junior year, being involved in Future Farmers of America all four years, as well as the Mock Trials.” Whitney added, “While being active in school and clubs, I still make time to serve my community by working with Kiwanis and many other projects in the area.”

With the little amount of free time Whitney is able to scavenge, she said, “I love to spend my spare time going on hikes and searching through the various trails near Carson, Minden, Tahoe, and Washoe, and I also love spending time with people I am close to.”

Regarding her future plans, Whitney said she originally planned on becoming a veterinarian; however, she said, “After taking the Veterinary Science class my junior year of high school, I realized it was not the career for me.” Whitney said at the beginning of her senior year she felt a little lost and did not know what her future was going to look like, but she said, “After speaking with two Army recruiters in my American Government class, I decided to enlist and will be leaving a month after graduation, July 9, for boot camp.” Congratulations to Whitney Bibee, one of CHS’ best.

— Senator Square columnist Phil Brady is an English teacher at Carson High School in Carson City, Nev.

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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District Office, located at 1536 South Carson Street in Carson City, will be closed on Tuesday, June 5 for an All-Employee Training.

For Visitor information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/htnf/ or the Galena Creek Visitor Center off of Mt. Rose Highway in Reno.

Recreation passes, and Fuelwood and California campfire permits can be purchased at the Supervisor’s office located at 1200 Franklin Way in Sparks.

Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 p.m., followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.

In this presentation, John Steinbeck returns to life through the power of modern technology to reflect upon his life and writings, as well as what has happened in the 50 years since his death.

Steinbeck’s focus is on his last two books (both non-fiction), Travels with Charley, In Search of America, and America and Americans.

Tom Lorentzen has performed as John Steinbeck before several audiences in California. Lorentzen is a former member of the National Board to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as a former longtime resident of Nevada.

He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and presently serves on the National Advisory Committee to the Eisenhower Memorial Commission in Washington, D.C.

Beginning at 9 p.m., the Astronomical Society of Nevada will host a “Star Party” with telescope viewing. The evening will begin with a brief introduction and a lesson on using a telescope. The ASN will make their telescopes available for the public to look into, but everyone is welcome to bring their own.

Visitors are encouraged to bring bug repellent, a flashlight with a red lens (no white light please), and a blanket or lawn chair. This event is open to the public and free to attend.

This event is also made possible with the assistance of Nevada Humanities, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The full Dangberg Summer Festival event schedule is available at dangberghomeranch.org.

These are outdoor events, and visitors should bring their own seating. Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only. The park is located at 1450 Hwy 88, one-quarter mile north of the Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital.

UPDATE: 07:30PM: The Chaves Fire has now burned about 400 acres of BLM land near Stagecoach and Dayton. Fire crews with BLM, Nevada Division of Forestry and Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, among others, are on scene battling the blaze.
Follow this breaking news story on KTVN or KOLO-TV Channel 8 in Reno.
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The fire, dubbed the "Chavez Fire" by the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center, has reported grown from 25 acres to 125 acres in size, as of last report, and is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.