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Lyon County Sheriff: Standoff in Mound House ends, three jailed

Jeff Munson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:46:23 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit attempted to apprehend a known felony warrant suspect known to them as Steven White.

Steven White fled from the Special Investigations Unit across Highway 50 and into a Mound House residence. A perimeter was established, and White barricaded himself inside of the residence.

After a several hour long, “surround and call-out” entry into the residence was made. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kai, found Steven White hiding in the residence. K9 persuaded White to surrender to Lyon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT personnel.

The following suspects were arrested, and booked into the Lyon County Jail for the following:

Steven White:
— Possession of a controlled substance
— Possession of Narcotic paraphernalia
— Obstruct and Delay (2 Counts)
— Felony Parole and Probation Warrant
— Criminal contempt

John Zielinksi
— Possession of a controlled (methamphetamine under 14g) -Possession of Narcotic paraphernalia
— Obstruct and Delay

Shonae Thacker
— Obstruct and Delay.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash off I-580 near US-50 East

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:28:00 +0000

Carson City emergency crews were called to a crash Tuesday afternoon at I-580 near US-50 East. The crash was reported to Nevada State Police at 3:51 p.m.

At this time there are no injuries to report. Motorists can expect delays.

Parents’ residence transforms into Carson City promotion ceremony site for Nevada Army Guard Colonel

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:18:55 +0000

By Master Sgt. Erick Studenicka

A self-admitted man of few words, Jonathan Hall succinctly but perfectly summed up his 85th birthday Tuesday: “It’s the best birthday yet.” On the same day he turned 85, his son Karsten Hall was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Nevada Army Guard — right on the senior Hall’s front porch in the Capital City.

Ruth Hall, Karsten’s mother, also had a front row seat on the porch of the ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. Troy Armstrong. Jonathan Hall cannot travel due to poor health. Dozens of the younger Hall’s relatives and friends filled the yard during the ceremony, but the box seats on the front porch were reserved for Jonathan and Ruth.

The site of the ceremony in southeast Carson City was Karsten Hall’s home for six years in the 1980s. The Hall family moved to Carson City in August 1981 and it’s been Jonathan and Ruth’s home for nearly 43 years. Karsten was among the first students at Eagle Valley Middle School and he lived at the home until he enlisted in the Army in 1988.

Karsten, who remains a Carson City resident, said the easy solution to getting his parents to his promotion ceremony was simply to bring the ceremony to them – just a short drive away from the Office of the Adjutant General Office campus on Fairview Drive where Karsten works as the Director of Logistics.

“In order for all of my family to participate in ceremony, we came up with the idea to hold it here at the house,” Karsten said. “We came up with the idea last week. I came by and made sure my mom was good with it — people invading her yard — and she was good with it and we put the plan in motion.”

Armstong, the Nevada Army Guard’s Land Component Commander, said Hall’s ceremony was the first he had seen at a private residence.

“It’s my first ceremony at a residence but a great opportunity for the Hall family,” said Armstrong, who presented one of his personal ‘challenge’ coins to Jonathan Hall to commemorate his birthday. “It’s great that Karsten’s parents have the chance to see one of their son’s military milestones. I still regret my own father was not able to see my last promotion.”

Although not quite as lengthy as Karsten’s nearly 40-year long military career, Jonathan Hall also recorded an honorable military service stint with four years of enlisted duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1963. He married Ruth in 1967 and they had two sons (Karsten and Matthew) who have given Jonathan and Ruth nine grandchildren (ranging in age from 6-36) and one 3-year-old great grandchild.

Ruth Hall finished her husband’s summary of the ceremony with some elaboration.

“It’s been absolutely super,” Ruth said. “Karsten dreamed it up and wanted us to participate — and here we are with the best view of the ceremony.”

In the first photo: With newly-promoted Col. Karsten Hall, far right, watching, Nevada Army Guard Brig. Gen. Troy Armstrong presents Jonathan Hall with his personal ‘challenge’ coin to mark the senior Hall’s 85th birthday. Karsten Hall was promoted to Colonel on Tuesday — the same day as his father’s 85th birthday — and arranged for his promotion ceremony to be held at his parents’ house in southeast Carson City. Ruth Hall, Karsten’s mother, left, also had a front row seat to view the ceremony.

In the second photo: Surrounded by his three children, Carson City resident Karsten Hall receives his new rank insignia denoting the rank of colonel from his spouse Heather Hall during his promotion ceremony Tuesday in Carson City. Because his father cannot travel, the promotion ceremony took place on the front porch of Jonathan and Ruth Hall’s residence in Carson City at the exact address where Karsten Hall lived for the majority of his adolescent years.

Kids at Carson City Computer Corps gain knowledge — and a brand new computer — during summer camp

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:05:02 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.

The camp hosts three sessions throughout the summer with 16 campers in each session.

“The purpose of the camp is to bridge the divide for kids, to make them ready for the technological world and take away the fear of computers,” said camp director Christy Ramsey.

Throughout the two-week camp, campers will tear apart technology — literally.

“We have them take apart everything down to the wires to find out how it runs, and try to have them build it back up,” Ramsey said.

Learning about technology isn’t boring though, at least not at tech camp. In addition to lectures, campers learn through play, whether it’s running a relay race to explain how the internet works, to making chaotic, emergency computer “repairs,” to forming into a team to “become” a hard drive.

The camp also teaches confidence in addition to tech.

“Each camper will make a powerpoint presentation about a passion of theirs,” Ramsey said. “It can be anything; art, horses, sports. Then they present it to the rest of camp and explain why the other kids should love it, too. We want them to get used to speaking in front of other people, and to take the fear out of it.”

The camp also instills something many parents care about: internet safety.

Campers learn about everything from malware and viruses, to understanding that not everyone on the internet is who they say they are.

“The point is to demystify technology,” Ramsey said. “There’s nothing scary in a computer once they realize it’s not a magic box.”

The camp also helps campers achieve their future goals; since its inception, many of the Computer Corps campers have gone on to work in tech.

“It’s a bit self-selecting though,” Ramsey said with a laugh. “If a kid wants to give up two weeks of playing outside during summer to learn about computers, they’re more likely going to end up in the tech route.”

The cost for the two-week camp is $500, which includes the full computer system and software at the end of the program that students take home.

Ramsey understands it can be pricey for families, however, and there are partial scholarships available.

Computer Corps is also always looking for camp sponsors to help make sure that families who have less funds can still break through the divide.

The camp spots are filling up quickly, with the first about 80 percent full, so families are encouraged to sign up now to reserve their spots.

The dates for TechCamp 2024 are as follows:

TechCamp Alpha June 17-28
TechCamp Bravo July 8-19
TechCamp Charlie July 29 to August 9

Camp is Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.

The last day of camp there is a graduation dinner and a release of the computers at 5:30 p.m.

Visit https://www.computercorps.org/2024/04/04/techcamp-summer-2024-registrati... to learn more about the camp and Computer Corps.

Foodie Favorite: Taste of Downtown Carson City returns for 30th year June 15

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:24:37 +0000

Event Date:

June 15, 2024 - 5:30pm

Carson City eateries will take to the streets at the center of the capital city June 15 for the 30th Taste of Downtown, a long tradition to benefit the city's shelter for domestic violence victims.

More than two dozen restaurants, cafes and food trucks — plus two live bands — will participate in Carson City’s premier summer event, which draws thousands of hungry foodies annually to sample a variety of dishes made fresh by local dining and food establishments. Go here for a list of participants.

"It's been 30 years since we did our first Taste of Downtown and we watched it turn into the biggest community event outside of Nevada Day," said Lisa Lee, executive director of Advocates to End Domestic Violence, which has been behind the event since it began.

Taste of Downtown is happening Saturday, June 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with music continuing until 10 p.m. Two live bands will perform, Nevada 445 and Hale Mari.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or here. They will be available for pick up on Saturday, June 15, after 11 a.m. at the Will Call Booth, across from the state capitol. Current online price is $45 plus processing fees. This event has limited tickets for sale.

If there are tickets available, they will be for sale the day of the event, Saturday, June 15, after 11 a.m. at the Will Call Booth, across from the state capitol. Note that all sales are final. The ticket price will increase to $50 on June 15.

The price of tickets has not changed over the years, for one reason, Lee says.

"Our goal is for the community to have a great night out," she said. "The Taste is something that folks can come to, enjoy the evening, run into their friends and neighbors, all worthwhile in support of what we do in the community for domestic violence victims."

Advocates to End Domestic Violence is a private, not-for-profit organization, formed in 1979 by two formerly battered women who saw a need for a domestic violence program in Carson City. The agency has grown from a small two-bedroom apartment, to a full service program that operates a 51-bed shelter and provides a wide variety of services designed to protect and support battered women and their children in the community.

Sierra Nevada Realtors hosts Document Destruction Days in Reno and Carson City

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:32:40 +0000

Event Date:

July 20, 2024 - 9:00am

Sierra Nevada Realtors

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host free Document Destruction Days on Saturday, June 8 in Reno and Saturday, July 20 in Carson City.

Document Destruction Days will provide locals the opportunity to safely dispose of old records, documents and personal files.

“Our goal is to provide the community with a place to safely dispose of outdated personal and business documents and files that are cluttering their spaces and offices,” said April LaBrie, CEO of Sierra Nevada Realtors. “We started Document Destruction Days to properly dispose of private information, which ultimately gives SNR members and the public peace of mind.”

In lieu of a box charge, Sierra Nevada Realtors is accepting monetary donations to raise funds for our new Sierra Nevada Realtors Foundation, which focuses on supporting local non-profits with micro-grants and other community initiatives with the intent to make our community stronger for all.

Details on both events:
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Reno, 5650 Riggins Court

Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Carson City, 300 S. Curry Street

Sierra Nevada Realtors is a Realtor association serving six northern Nevada counties including Carson City, Washoe, Lyon, Storey, Churchill, and Douglas counties. The unified Sierra Nevada Realtors is a leading voice on the residential housing market in northern Nevada and nationally, representing more than 3,700 members.

Chautauqua at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this Friday highlights Tahoe history of Lucky Baldwin and daughter Anita

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:39:02 +0000

Dangberg Home Ranch

On Friday, June 7, from 10 to 11 am, Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents David and Gayle Woodruff as Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his daughter Anita in a Chautauqua performance.

Elias J. Baldwin was one of the greatest pioneers of California business. Earning a fortune speculating on mining stocks of the Great Comstock Lode, Baldwin owned over 8,000 acres of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Baldwin built the opulent Tallac Hotel and Casino at Lake Tahoe, and the palatial 620 room Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco. Baldwin’s daughter Anita inherited his shrewd business acumen, overseeing the development of the family's 45,000 acres in Southern California and the Santa Anita Racetrack.

David Woodruff has been presenting living history in first person since 2017. Woodruff and his wife Gayle, who will portray Anita Baldwin, are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history, as well as presenters of a variety of local history programs.

This event is free for all to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Seating is under a tent in the shade. 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, Nev. 775-783-9417

Are your kids interesting in aviation? Young Eagles offers free flights at Carson City Airport

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:15:35 +0000

Carson City EAA Chapter 403

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport. This event is free and is open to kids ages 8-17 years of age.

On the day of the event, the kids will receive a pre-flight safety briefing and then fly in one of a variety of single engine aircraft that are owned by our Young Eagle Pilots.

They will also receive a Log Book to record their flights, a free membership to the EAA Young Eagles and an access code for free on-line Ground School.

The event is scheduled for June 15, 2024 and registration will open on June 8, 2024 at 8 a.m. It is limited to the first 60 kids that register and these slots fill up quickly. Click here for the reservation link.

We will also be hosting a pancake breakfast that morning at the EAA Chapter House which is located just west of the terminal. Breakfast will be served from 8 am to approximately 10 am and is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under age 18. Breakfast includes all the pancakes and eggs one can eat, a helping of sausage, orange juice, coffee, and bottled water. Cash or credit accepted. No reservation for breakfast is required.

Plumas Bank hosts 'Community Pride' photo competition, entries accepted through July 31

Jeff Munson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:58:53 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every week until Wed Jul 31 2024 .

June 4, 2024 (All day)

June 11, 2024 (All day)

June 18, 2024 (All day)

June 25, 2024 (All day)

July 2, 2024 (All day)

July 9, 2024 (All day)

July 16, 2024 (All day)

July 23, 2024 (All day)

July 30, 2024 (All day)

Plumas Bank is accepting entries for their 2024 “Community Pride” photo competition. Community members can submit photos of the beautiful main streets, community landmarks and country landscapes that represent Plumas Bank’s branch service areas. This includes Carson City among 10 counties across Northeastern California and Northern Nevada.

Carson City, NV
Washoe County, NV
Butte County, CA
Lassen County, CA
Nevada County, CA
Modoc County, CA
Plumas County, CA
Placer County, CA
Shasta County, CA
Sutter County, CA

Entries are being accepted now through July 31. Winners will be announced on September 6, 2024.

There will be cash prizes for the top three photos, along with a cash prize for a special ‘People’s Choice’ category. The first place winner will receive $250, second place winner will receive $150, and the third place winner will receive $100. The People’s Choice winner will receive $100 as well.

At the conclusion of the photo submission period, a panel of judges will select the first, second and third place winners. There will also be a public vote via social media to select the “People’s Choice” winner from among the top 20 photos designated by judges. The voting period to select a “People’s Choice” winner is Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 30. Votes may be submitted once per person per day during the voting period. The photo with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award.

“This is a fun contest for local communities because they have beautifully diverse landscapes that people are proud to share,” said Stacy Kendall, Plumas Bank’s Vice President of Marketing and Community Impact. “Plumas Bank showcases the photos in our branches, on our website and on our ATMs. Each time you see one of these breathtaking photos, it reminds you why you love to live in the Western U.S.”

Go here to enter the “Community Pride” Photo Contest and read the full contest rules.

Silver THINK Series: Critical Thinking for Seniors featured at Carson City Senior Center

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:51:55 +0000

By The Carson City Senior Center

Seniors can Prevent (or slow) Cognitive Decline. Critical thinking, along with exercise, diet, sleep, and socializing are the key components to keeping a healthy brain.

The Carson City Senior Center is presenting a six-part program to help seniors develop and maintain a healthy mind by sharpening their critical thinking skills. With lectures, discussion, exercises, and social interaction, each session will provide insight and skills for being a better thinker.

Presenter Burke Pease, a retired tourism executive with a Master of Management degree, had a twenty-year second career as a adjunct professor. Teaching at California State University – Monterey Bay, Golden Gate University, and the University of Phoenix, his instructional portfolio included a graduate level course in Critical Thinking.

Starting June 13 for six Thursdays (excluding July 4th), the sessions will be in the Tahoe Room of the Senior Center from 1:45 to 3:15PM. Enrollment is now open at the Reception Area of the Senior Center or by calling (775) 883-0703.