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High-risk behavior, substance use topics of Carson City parent, youth education night Wednesday

Jeff Munson — Wed, 29 May 2024 00:13:09 +0000

Event Date:

May 29, 2024 - 6:00pm

Substance use and high-risk behaviors among youth will be the focus of Carson City Juvenile Services parent and youth education night Wednesday, May 29.

The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Juvenile Services, Probation Office, 740 S. Saliman Road Carson City.

During Wednesday’s event, Carson City Juvenile Services will be partnering with Carson City Sheriffs Office to go in-depth about substance use and high-risk behaviors happening among our children in the community, and tips on how to navigate those behaviors.

This class will be taught in English, and anyone can attend, including the youth. For more information/RSVP for this event, contact Michelle Entz at 775-283-7640 or email at mentz@carson.org.

Carson City Juvenile Services offers walk-in and crisis intervention services to anyone in the community in need of supportive services with their children. Contact the office directly at 775-887-2033 to request a walk-in appointment, or fill out an online referral for services in the link here.

To keep up to date with Carson City Juvenile Services events, check out their website and Facebook page.

See the flyers below.

Carson City May Parent-Youth Education Night by Carson Now on Scribd

May Parent-Youth Education Night Flyer-Spanish by Carson Now on Scribd

Levitt AMP Concert Series returns to Carson City beginning June 22

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 28 May 2024 22:09:12 +0000

Event Date:

June 22, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

The Levitt AMP Concert Series, Carson City’s popular free event, will be returning for another year beginning June 22 at the Brewery Arts Center.

Carson City first won the grant in 2016, and has continued to enjoy its concerts each year since.

There are 10 shows total for this season’s concerts, ranging in genres from country to blues, reggae to surf rock, swing punk to jazz, and more.

Each concert will also include a local opener, most of which have yet to be announced. Show times are forthcoming. Check back for updates.

The line up is as follows:

June 22: Adrian + Meredith (Americana)
Adrian and Meredith have been tirelessly touring since 2015, playing over 150 energetic live shows per year across the USA and Europe. Their eclectic Americana embodies the spirit of the human story through a fusion of punk attitude, folk heart, polka flavor, and swing bounce. Reviewers praise their “barn-burner” concerts full of romantic storytelling, wry humor, and musical diversity. Their new EP recorded with members of Squirrel Nut Zippers, Punch Brothers, and others will release in 2024. Come see their “roots rock perfection!”

Opening Act: The Kilowatt Hours

June 29: Urban Renewal Project (Jazz/Hip Hop/Vintage Soul)
The Urban Renewal Project is a sixteen-piece collective known for its genre-bending original music that combines elements of jazz, hiphop and vintage soul, and for its explosive live performances that have captivated audiences from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival. Building off the success of recent singles “Will to Survive” featuring Vic Mensa & “Don’t Ask Y” featuring Camp Lo the group is putting the finishing touches on its fourth album, set for release later this year.

Opening Act: TBA

July 6: Dennis Jones (Blues)
Dennis Jone’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. And he isn’t afraid to tackle the controversial issues of today. Dennis has written songs for other notable artists as well, including Guitar Shorty! Dennis was honored with a Jus Blues Bobby Rush Blues Entertainer Award in Tunica, MS on August 3, 2023. He also spent three years playing guitar with The Bus Boys (the boys are back in town) and with The Zac Harmon Band, when they won first place in the 2004 Blues Music Awards Competition in Memphis TN.

Opening Act: TBA

July 13: Van Goat (Swing Punk)
Van Goat’s loud, heavy surf-rock contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience. Nobody Cares is out now. “Back in the ’30s and ’40s, swing was a high-energy dance music that people would dance to ’til they passed out. These days, if a band starts up with the clarinets and the ride cymbals, you’ll probably start picturing your great grandpa doing the jitterbug. Oakland’s Van Goat breathes a healthy dose of punk rock into swing by stripping it down, raw and so energetic that you’ll want to upstage your granddaddy on the dance floor.” – Good Times Santa Cruz

Opening Act: TBA

July 20: Qiensave (Cumbia Urbana)
Qiensave is a Cumbia Urbana group from Salinas California with roots stretching back to Michoacán, Mexico. They create high energy dance music that has fortunately blessed them with the opportunity to travel throughout California, Arizona, Mexico, and Colombia. Qiensave recently released their sophomore album “Mujer” via ONErpm Music, which includes singles produced by world-renowned and Latin Grammy-nominated musician Eric Canales and Platinum Producer Sam Pura. Touring has given Qiensave the opportunity to share the stage with acts like Celso Piña, Grupo Kual, La Santa Cecilia, Fuerza de Tijuana, and La Septima Banda among others.

Opening Act: TBA

July 27: False Rhythms (Reggae)
False Rhythms is a 5 piece rock/reggae band founded by two brothers; Dalton and Garrett Moore from the Washoe Tribe of Gardnerville, NV. False Rhythms takes inspiration from many musical backgrounds such as rock, metal, and funk, constantly blurring lines between genres. Funk flavor comes bass lines dropped by Austin Hawkins, mind melting guitar solos are provided by lead guitarist Garrett Moore, jazzy chord progressions and powerful lyrics flow from lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dalton Moore, high energy beats and drum fills by Robbie Wheeler hold down the foundation, and it all gets brought together by psychedelic synth/keyboardist Chris Shotts.

Opening Act: TBA

Aug. 3: Big Brother & The Holding Co. (Classic Rock)
Big Brother & The Holding Company are considered, along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, the pioneers of the San Francisco Sound. They are recognized in the history of rock and roll as the band that launched the career of the great Janis Joplin. They are the band that recorded “Cheap Thrills”, which many consider to be the definitive record of Janis’s greatest singing. Rolling Stone Magazine listed “Cheap Thrills” as one of the greatest albums of all time, and Big Brother’s version of “Piece of My Heart” has been included in the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress. Original members Peter Albin (bass) and Dave Getz (drums) have been playing together for 59 years and continue to bring this legendary music that they created with Janis to audiences all over the world. Darby Gould of Jefferson Starship will front the band with her soaring vocals.

Opening Act: TBA

Aug. 10: Wicked Tinkers (Celtic)
Since 1995 the Wicked Tinkers have been playing ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds. Their music isn’t typical pipe band fare. They have reimagined the music for the twenty-first century. They aim to create a sound that is both “ancient and hauntingly familiar” with use of bagpipes, tribal drums, didgeridoos, a Bronze-Age Irish horn paired with a modern, rock-and-roll energy; their music will transport you back in time and get an audience of their feet with a raw, primal, and exciting sound. The Wicked Tinkers pioneered the Tribal Celtic sound now played by several other Scottish bands around the globe. The band is beloved by kids from 1 – 100 and every show is different as they never follow a script. Come experience the Tribal Celtic sound of the Wicked Tinkers and join the party!

Opening Act: TBA

Aug. 17: Lance & Lea (Country)
Lea grew up Amish, listening to country music and singing in church. Lance grew up playing in a rock band on the Texas club scene. The two met randomly in Nashville, TN and after their first songwriting session together, formed a duo. Marked by old school country/rock influences with Texas blues guitar, storytelling lyrics, and soothing harmonies, their collaborative genius is on fire with over 500 songs written. Their music has garnered airplay in the UK, Ireland, and in Music City – Nashville Tennessee. Lance & Lea won “New Artist Of The Year” at the 2019 iHeart Radio Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards and were nominated for “Album Of The Year” at the 2020 iHeart Radio RMCMA’s

Opening Act: TBA

Aug. 24: Igor & The Red Elvises (Eastern European Surf Rock)
Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock’n’roll was illegal. A rebellious streak led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk’n’Roll” band Limpopo, and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. As an independent band, Red Elvises have produced 12 studio albums, two live albums, a live concert DVD, and a Greatest Hits compilation. Some of their most notable film contributions include music and or performances in “Six String Samurai”, “Mail Order Bride”, “Armageddon”, “Skippy”, “Melrose Place”, “Fastlane”, “Penn and Teller’s Sin City Extravaganza”, “VH-1 Behind the Music”, and “MTV”. Red Elvises have performed for large festivals, private parties, and played on massive stages such as 2005’s Live 8 Benefit Concert. No matter where they perform, Igor & Red Elvises always bring the party with them.

Opening Act: The Sun Rays

We will update with more information when it becomes available.

For more information, please visit https://www.breweryarts.org/.

Carson City detectives seek thief who stole car dealership supplies, security camera

Jeff Munson — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:53:42 +0000

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking the identity of a thief who allegedly stole detailing supplies from a Carson City auto dealership and then a few days later returned and stole the surveillance camera installed in an attempt to catch them in the act.

The first theft at Carson City Hyundai, 3659 S Carson St., happened May 18 where the thief allegedly stole detailing supplies.

Carson City sheriff's detectives believe the same thief returned May 24 attempting to steal more and spotted the surveillance camera and stole that as well.

If you know the man in this video, contact Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch at (775) 887-2677 or Detective Sam Hatley at (775) 283-7852. Refer to case number 24-3206.

See the photo above and the video below.

Mega antique mall in Carson City to hold 'Grand Re-Opening' Wednesday

Jeff Munson — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:14:22 +0000

Event Date:

May 29, 2024 - 5:00pm

Carson Antiques and Collectibles will hold its grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new mega-antique mall at its new location at 1831 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

On Wednesday, May 29 from 5 to 6:30 pm the Carson City Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting by Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell at 5:30 pm.

"I’m pleased to announce the re-opening at our new location where we have over 21,000 square feet of merchandise available for customers to select from,” said owner George Alm. “The new store has over 50 venders with items ranging from antiques and collectibles to home décor.”

The grand opening will have live music, food trucks and many giveaways.

For more information, visit Carson City Antiques and Collectibles on Facebook here or email RadioTahoe@yahoo.com or call at 775-461-3142.

Family friendly events this week in Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 28 May 2024 19:50:32 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Jun 02 2024 .

May 28, 2024 (All day)

May 29, 2024 (All day)

May 30, 2024 (All day)

May 31, 2024 (All day)

June 1, 2024 (All day)

June 2, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Tuesday, May 28

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Includes babe area climbing structures for ages 0-2 and gross motor climbing structures for ages 2-8. Dramatic play town, occasional indoor bouncy house and ball pit, open art studio, caregivers internet lounge and coffee bar. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 1 and up $10 with siblings half off after first child.

Baby Bookworms Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 0-24 months; join in for weekly stories, songs and structured free play time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range, youth 17 and under are free

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Wednesday, May 29

Capital City Community Band to perform free 'You Asked For It' concert May 29 at CHS gym

The Capital City Community Band will present a “You Asked For It” concert on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7 p.m. in the Carson High School gym.

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Grown Up and Guppies at the Carson City Aquatic Center

Head over to the Carson City Aquatics Center every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for Grown ups and Guppies. Making the water fun for your guppy is the most important step in preparing for swim lessons. This class is designed to acquaint adult and child wild play activities and to teach very basic fundamental skills. The course is parent-driven, under the supervision of an instructor. No registration required. Class is limited to 12 adult/child pairs on a first-come first served basis. For ages 6 months to 4 years.

Storytime Wednesdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Join in for weekly storytime with an accompanying craft each Wednesday. Recommended for children ages 1 - 6. All included with museum admission.

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Lego Club at the Carson City Library

For elementary school aged children. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with Lego education materials. No registration is required. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bedtime Bears Storytime at the Carson City Library

For kids of all ages: Join us every Wednesday night for stories, songs and crafts designed to help kids wind down at the end of the day. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Paper Plate Snail Crafts at the library

Celebrate National Snail Day by joining us for some snail crafting fun! For kids of all ages. No registration required.

Thursday, May 30

Open Play at Messy Kids Art School

Big Kid Butterflies Storytime at the Carson City Library

For children ages 1 to 5; join for weekly stories, songs and crafts. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Open STEM Lab Thursdays at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The STEM Classroom is open every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for funny educational, weekly activities. All included with museum admission. All ages welcome.

Fingerboarding Club at the Carson City Library

Enjoy doing tricks and having fun with miniature skateboards. A table will be set up with a skatepark for an hour of fnigerboarding. Fingerboards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Open to patrons 14 and up. No registration required. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 31

Art Studio Craft Classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Drop-in art studio every Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Creative art studio projects are included with museum admission. All ages welcome. Additional crafts are available for cost.

Jazz & Beyond Art Contest application deadline is May 31

The application deadline for Mile High Band Association’s 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival art contest is Friday, May 31. Northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students are invited to apply, and participation is free.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch returns Fridays in May and June

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

Saturday, June 1

Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to celebrate National Trails Day, launch 'Trails Challenge'

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize and appreciate all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.

Chess Club for all ages at the Carson City Library

Stop by and play chess, or learn to play chess, at the Carson City Library every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Pokemon Club

Pokémon Club Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 12:30PM-2:30PM All skill levels welcome Practice decks are available to borrow if needed.

Get Outside And Play Day at the Library

Join us the first Saturday of every month for National "Get Outside and Play Day". We will have fun lawn games for patrons to enjoy out in the Library garden from 10am-4pm, weather permitting. Open to kids of all ages. No registration required.

Douglas: Lampe Park Fishing Derby

The Douglas County Kids' Fishing Derby is a weekend long event welcoming children between the ages of 3-12 to fish along the banks of Willow Creek at Lampe Park during the first weekend of June. Although it is FREE to fish the derby, PRE-REGISTRATION is required to receive a session ticket.

Sunday, June 2

Car show for Dayton teen critically injured happening Sunday at Bully's Sports Bar

Come and show your support for a young man who has shown incredible resilience! After catching fire and being flown to UC Davis, he is now receiving outpatient care. Let's come together for a great cause and enjoy some amazing food, cars, and vendors! All proceeds from car show and raffles will go to the family.

Minden Board Game Group- Carson Branch

Carson City Library in the Digitorium Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome, no registration required!

Douglas: Lampe Park Fishing Derby

Did we miss any? Send any family-friendly event information to kelsey@carsonnow.org, or comment below!

Carson City School Board to decide on final budget, capital improvements tonight

Kelsey Penrose — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:17:12 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

The Carson City School Board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 28, at the Carson City Community Center.

Trustees will decide on the final budget for the 2025 school year, as well as the revised Capital Improvement Plan.

The total cost to operate the district each year includes estimated expenditures of $145 million across 22 governmental fund types, as well as three propriety funds with estimated expenses of $2 million.

The projected general fund ending balance on June 30, 2025 is estimated to be $10.2 million.

Funding for the district comes from tax resources ($1.34 million) as well as state education funding ($87.8 million), in addition to the opening fund balance of $19.4 million which totals $108.5 million.

The full budget can be viewed here.

The Capital Improvement Plan sets out facility upgrades and builds for the upcoming year. These include landscaping upgrades, solar maintenance, asphalt maintenance, roofing maintenance, and more.

Individual schools will also receive projects. Bordewich Bray will have remodels in their bathroom, special ed classrooms and boiler rooms.

Carson High will be getting a number of upgrades including HVAC upgrades for $5 million, replacement of the gym bleachers, perimeter fencing and safety upgrades, a remodel of the chemistry room, restroom remodels, and more.

Eagle Valley Middle School will be getting a new outdoor shade structure, while Carson Middle School will be having bathroom remodels and upgrades to staff parking.

Empire Elementary School will be getting a new roof, while Seeliger and Fritsch will be getting new Pre-K playgrounds.

The full plan can be viewed here.

In addition, trustees will discuss proposed policy changes for school nutrition services.

Elementary math curriculum is set to be adopted for the next year as budgeted, as well as secondary health curriculum.

Car show for Dayton teen critically injured happening Sunday at Bully's Sports Bar

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:55:40 +0000

By Chelsea Lavender

We’re holding a car show fundraiser for Jack a Dayton teen who was injured while working on his Jaguar, suffering burns to his face, chest, and arms.

The event will take place on June 2nd at Bully’s in North Carson. Pre-register at Tinyurl.com/jackscarshow. Payments can be made via Venmo, by calling us, or using the link above.

Cars, bikes, or pedal bikes are all welcome! Whether you're a vendor, MLM, or crafts seller, get yourself a booth. If you just want to come and check it out, grab a ticket!

Some of the prizes we have set up include tattoo gift cards, lashes or Brazilian wax vouchers, herbal packages, and more! If you'd like to donate a prize for the raffle, please reach out to us.

For any questions, contact us at 775-671-0003.

Carson City weekend arrests: Man admits to stealing vehicle from convenience store to get home

Jeff Munson — Tue, 28 May 2024 17:41:05 +0000

A 48-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony grand larceny of a motor vehicle second offense after allegedly stealing a car from the parking lot of a convenience store while the owner was inside, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Arrested was Jason Daniel Sutttner of Carson City. He was also booked for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the booking report deputies were dispatched to the 4100 block of South Carson Street for a report of a stolen vehicle.

The reporting party advised someone stole his vehicle while he was inside a convenience store gas station. Deputies began investigating and observed camera surveillance of the suspect at the convenience store.

While officers were investigating, Douglas County dispatch advised sheriff's deputies located the stolen vehicle in the 3100 block of Highway 395 in Minden at an RV resort and had the suspect detained.

The suspect, Jason Suttner, said to officers that he was just trying to "get home" and and didn't mean any harm. "If I didn't make it home I was going to write a note saying please take me back to the AM/PM in Carson City, I'm sorry," the report states.

Also located on the man was a pipe for smoking narcotics. The man stated he smoked about a "gram of fentanyl a day" stating the pipe is "trash" and "it's an old habit that's about to disappear." Bail: $40,000.

In other arrests:
— Two people were booked Saturday for their involvement in the theft of more than $1,800 in merchandise from Kohl's, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Maurice Divan Garcia, 46, was taken into custody for suspicion of felony grand larceny and possession of credit cards belonging to another person. A 43-year-old woman was arrested for suspicion of gross misdemeanor conspiracy to commit grand larceny, misdemeanor failure to yield and DUI drugs.

According to the booking report, dispatch received a call about a man who walked out of the Kohl's store with several suits and got into a white van driven by a female.

A deputy located the van and attempted to pull it over. It would not stop, continuing to travel 28 mph in a 45 mph zone, the report states. The van made a u-turn at Silver Oak Drive and stopped on North Carson Street. The female driver complied with commands and she was detained and read her Miranda warning. She stated she would talk. She confirmed she had come from a parking lot at Kohl's. She admitted to smoking marijuana and had red watery eyes and slurred speech, according to the report.

She showed signs of impairment and admitted to smoking marijuana within the last 2-3 hours. She was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI drugs based on the failure to yeild to a patrol vehicle, her speech, eye movement and results from standardized field sobriety tests.

She was asked if officers could search the vehicle. She said they would have to ask Maurice Garcia since it was his vehicle.

Officers spoke with the man, who denied consent to search the vehicle. A K-9, Kato, was deployed and alerted to drugs in the vehicle. The vehicle was searched where several suits with Kohl's tag numbers were located. There were not illicit drugs in the van, the report states.

It was determined through the investigation that the suspect in the theft was Maurice Garcia. The total cost of all the suits stolen was $1,839.80. He was arrested and taken to jail.

While searching Garcia's wallet a deputy located two credit cards with names that were not his. He was booked for suspicion of grand larceny and possession of another person's credit cards, both felony offenses. Bail $5,000 for grand larceny and $5,000 for possession of credit cards. Bail for the woman, $2,000 for conspiracy to commit grand larceny, $1,000 for DUI drugs and $250 for failure to yield.

— A 52-year-old Reno man, Stefan Richard Delia, was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony abuse on a vulnerable person. According to the booking report, deputies arrested the suspect after a report of a man beating another man who was disabled.

Officers located the victim, who stated he and the suspect were sitting on a park bench. The suspect got angry at the victim, who has a physical disability to his hands and could not fight back or protect himself. The deputy observed the victim had deformities on both hands. He stated the suspect hit him approximately 10 to 15 times with a closed fist, the report states.

Officers located the suspect, who was asked to take his hands out of his pockets. He tossed a pocket knife to the ground. The man was uncooperative and was detained. He was read his Miranda warning, multiple times, where he stated he didn't understand. The officer observed red marks on the man's right knuckle and an open cut near his right pinky knuckle.

The man began cussing at the officers. He was arrested and placed into a patrol car. He was booked for suspicion of abuse on a vulnerable person. He provided a breath test of .230. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries to his head and neck. Bail: $10,000.

— A 42-year-old Sacramento, Calif., man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. According to the booking report, a deputy was patrolling the area of West Winnie Lane and Mountain Street and observed a vehicle going 45 mph in a 25 mph zone. Radar confirmed the speed of 44 mph.

The vehicle passed the deputy and the deputy then activated their emergency lights and made a traffic stop. The officer could smell the odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and observed the driver to have red, watery eyes and slurred speech. The officer asked the man how much he had to drink.

The man advised he didn't have very much. The officer could smell an odor of alcohol coming from the man's breath and asked him if he would be willing to submit to standardized field sobriety tests. The man agreed and showed signs of impairment on the tests. He refused to provide a preliminary breath test. Based on the observations, the officer placed him under arrest. The man consented to an evidentiary blood test. Bail: $1,137.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for misdemeanor violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $1,000.

— A 60-year-old Silver Springs man, Rodney Billman, was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation. Bail: $3,000.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man, Victor Manuel Oronia-Lopez was arrested early Tuesday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. Bail: $2,500.

— All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

70 Carson High School seniors earn $10 million in scholarships

Jeff Munson — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:08:42 +0000

Carson City School District

More than 70 Carson High School seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $10 million in local, national and college scholarships (a number that will continue to rise). Their accomplishments, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2024, were celebrated in an awards ceremony Thursday, May 23, at the Carson City Community Center.

“Tonight, we have students who will be attending colleges across the country - more than any other graduating class since before COVID,” said Dan Carstens, principal of Carson High School. “They’re going coast-to-coast from Dominican University of California in the Bay Area to Yale University in Connecticut. This scholarship group also represents an exceptional amount of first generation college students and Americans.”

The students applied to more than 650 scholarships available. Scholarships were presented for more than two hours by contributing organizations and representatives. To view the evening’s entire program and slideshow, please click here.

Carson High School’s Class of 2024 Scholars, listed below by first name followed by their last name (alphabetized):
Emely Aguirre Rodriguez
Malia Alvarado
Maritza Alvarez
Reed Barbarigos
Ryan Barbarigos
Kira Bell
Isla Bender
Eric Billings
Kaylynn Bloomfield
Sophia Bonilla
Annika Bruketta
Melanie Burnett
Drea Cabral
Estraya Cisneros Baumgardner
Alicia Cortes Solis
Tallan Duran
Jacqueline Estrada Diaz
Sierra Frame
Christian Galvez Hernandez
Dominic Gambol
Kayla Germain
Caleb Gonzalez Maqueda
Todd Gosselin
David Gutierrez De Jesus
Esmay Harger
Jose Hernandez Velasquez
Michael Hoffer
Michael Hughes
Gray (Arissa) Hughey
Taylor Hunt
Isaiah Hurlbert
Ari Iza
Pahola Jacquez
Daniel Labaya
Arene LeBlanc
Alexandra Llamas- Cruz
Kaylee Luna
Ayden Marhevka
Mariela Mata Garcia
Stephany Mata Izquiedro
Alma Medina Pena
Natalya Miller
Madelyn Monson
Hong Chau (Sophia) Nguyen
Dylan Olson
Roselyn Orozco Ruiz
Ashley Ortiz Rodriguez
Riley Patterson
Tessa Payan
Alesan Ponce-Hernandez
Rhianna Redwine
Kameron Reed
Kaylee Redus
Madeline Roberts
Selena Robles Ruiz
Brynn Russell
Alyssa Saragosa
Parker Schmid
Luisa Segura-Cruz
Lorrell Service
Madeline Silsby
Emily Snyder
Sylis Tese Chanler
Viviana Teutili Arellano
Anton Torres-Cruz
Anna Turner
Taisha Vasquez
Juan Villeda
Lucas Wold
Audrey Wood
Aby Zambrano Oseguera

Military Recruits of Carson High School’s Class of 2024, listed below by service branch name followed by their last name (alphabetized):
Nykolas Coughran, Army
Anthony Godoy Cano, Army
Rayner Malasaga, Army
Janet Rodriguez Mendoza, Army
Danielle Varin, Army
Kevin Aguilar Ramirez, Marines
Carson Dickinson, Marines
Hunter Machal, Marines
Zack Lopez, Navy
Joshua Martine, Navy
Justin Reed, Navy
Jordan Dillard, Nevada National Guard
Erich Parker, Nevada National Guard
Sarah Sanchez, Nevada National Guard

Carson High School would like to thank the Class of 2024 Scholarship Sponsors and Committee Members who have made the following scholarships available to their students:

AAUW
Al Seeliger Elementary
Alyce McCracken/Sierra NV Assoc. Realtors
Bette M. Larsen (Timber’s Lounge)
Carson City Elks Club
Carson City Republican Women’s Club
Carson City Schools Foundation Steve Reynolds Award
Carson Educational Support Association
Carson Host Lions
Carson Masonic Lodge
Carson Valley Quilt Guild
Chartwells Nutrition Program
CHS Basketball Boosters
CHS Class of 1977
CHS Football Boosters Mac Wilson Memorial
CHS Future Business Leaders of America
CHS Holiday Craft Fair
CHS National Honor Society
College Bound Cadet (Lisa & Jason Hastings)
CTE Greenhouse Project
Debbie McClure-Elder Memorial
Dick Stoddard
Douglas/Carson City Farm Bureau
Edith Milo Retired School Teachers Association
Eric Abowd Honorary
Families United
Food for Thought
George E Reading Memorial
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Holiday with a Hero
Jake Sullivan Roman Memorial
Jason & Jordan Marshall Memorial
Jiffy Lube
Jim Frank Memorial
Kerri Oxoby Memorial
Kiwanis Club of Carson City
Lori Clish Memorial
Merry & Jason Bayer Memorial
Nevada Association of Career and Technical Education
Nevada Agriculture Foundation
NV Energy
OCEA
Opportunity Scholarship
Optimist Club of Reno
Pay It Forward El Dorado Community Foundation
PFLAG Carson Region
PEO Chapter X
Reach Out Memorial
Robert D & Anne Keast Memorial
Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation
Shane Quilling Memorial
Shannon Hammond Health Science (Dr. Kevin Olson)
Soroptimist International of Carson City
Steele Sustainability
Stephen Anderson Memorial
Tiger Drive (Teri Case)
Timmy Jones Memorial

Carson City Park Ranger led programs in June feature National Trails Day, Strawberry Full Moon Hike

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:09:49 +0000

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department

Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Online registration is required so Park Rangers have a proper head count. All programs are subject to cancellation due to Park Ranger availability; registered participants will be notified. You can find more information about each program by clicking here.

National Trails Day
Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.

On this year’s National Trails Day, Carson City Open Space will be launching the new “Trails Challenge”, a program created to encourage the exploration of Carson City’s many trails and open spaces, with one of the trails on the “Trails Challenge” being the V&T Trail. During the hike you will see trail maintenance being done and learn about the history of the V&T Trail, including the old V&T Railroad and the natural history of the plants in the area.

The hike is considered “more difficult” under the IMBA trail Rating System. Expect some uneven terrain for about 2 miles. Be sure to bring close toed shoes, snacks, and plenty of water.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Location: Foothill Trailhead

Need To Know:
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs are allowed on leash
- Online registration is required by going here.

Strawberry Full Moon Hike
Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a moonlit hike underneath the Strawberry Moon. We will be adventuring up the North end of Prison Hill from the 5th St. Trailhead.

This trail is considered “easy” to “more difficult” under the IMBA Trail Rating System. Expect moderate terrain and sandy areas for about 2 miles. This program is weather dependent.

Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: 8:30PM -10:00PM
Location: Prison Hill- 5th St. trailhead

Need To Know:
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs are allowed on leash
- Online registration is required by going here.
Contact Information: Park Ranger, parkrangers@carson.org, (775) 283-7035.

Carson City emergency crews respond to RV fire near courthouse

Jeff Munson — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:34:19 +0000

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday evening to an RV fire reportedly near the courthouse on Pratt Street near Musser.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m. there was a report of an RV fire with a person inside. Firefighters arrived on scene to smoke and flames coming from the RV.

One person was reportedly removed from the motorhome. A person has reportedly been taken to the hospital via ground ambulance. Their condition is unknown at this time. The fire has since been knocked down.

Traffic was redirected briefly along Roop Street near Musser and Pratt Street.

We will update when more information becomes available.

For your health: Don’t be sidelined by pickleball injuries

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 23:09:10 +0000

Kyle Swanson, MD, FAAOS

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It’s a fun, social way for people of all ages to be active. But the recent boom in popularity has brought a rise in pickleball-related injuries. Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying yourself on the pickleball court.

Get in the Game
If you’re new to pickleball, think of it as a mashup of badminton, tennis, table tennis, and whiffle ball. It’s played, indoors or out, on a badminton-sized court with a net a little lower than a tennis net. The equipment consists of a lightweight paddle and a plastic, baseball-sized ball.

Pickleball has a reputation for being tennis lite. But don’t let that lull you into carelessness. In older players, the number of pickleball injuries per year now rivals the number of tennis injuries.

Be Aware of the Risks
Playing pickleball can boost your health and well-being. But it may also cause injuries, such as:

Ankle sprain: An overstretched or torn ligament near an ankle, often caused by falling or a twisting motion

Hamstring strain: A pull or tear in a muscle on the back of the thigh, often due to changing direction quickly

Wrist or finger fracture: A broken bone that may result from the force of falling onto an outstretched hand

Tennis elbow: Inflammation or tiny tears in the tendons around the elbow caused by damage from overuse

Eye injuries: Such as tearing of the retina, which may result from being struck in the eye by a ball

Know How to Play It Safe

These precautions can help you avoid getting into a pickle on the pickleball court:

— Stretch before and after every game. Tight muscles are more easily injured.

— Wear court shoes made for racquet sports. They offer better stability for side-to-side motion than running or walking shoes do.

— Don protective sports glasses or goggles. Make sure they have shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. If you play outdoors, look for UV protection, as well.

— Consider taking lessons to learn proper form. A qualified instructor can show you how to hold your paddle correctly and keep your feet stable.

Good technique on the court improves your odds of staying injury-free — and winning matches!

Kyle Swanson, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is a sports medicine specialist treating knee, hip, and shoulder conditions in Carson City and Stateline, Nevada, and at the Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. For more information, visit BartonHealth.org.

Annual Crystal's Crusade fundraiser returns Saturday to Carson City's West Side Pour House

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 21:01:39 +0000

Event Date:

June 1, 2024 (All day)

With the purpose of raising money for families who have a cancer diagnosis of a loved one and a desire to spend time with that person to make memories, the family of Crystal Evenson-Briscoe will hold a "Crystal's Crusade" fundraiser this Saturday, June 1 in Carson City.

The event happens from 3 to 7 p.m. at Westside Pour House, 110 W Telegraph St, Carson City. It will feature music, live auction, raffle, food, drinks and plenty of fun, organizers say.

The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money to give to a family or families who have experienced a cancer diagnosis of a loved one. The idea is to raise money for families so they can vacation or set aside fun time with their loved one, said Crystal's mother, Loretta Fagan, who has established Crystal's Crusade with the idea that is similar to Make a Wish.

The event is put on by Loretta Fagan (Crystal's Mom), Alicia Wilson (Crystal's sister) and Ryan Briscoe (Crystal's husband). This is an open, community event and everyone is invited.

Crystal passed away from cancer 7 years ago, her mother said. She was 31 years old. From the time she was diagnosed to the time she passed her family made it a point to go on vacations and just have fun.

"So often, with a cancer diagnosis you are unable to think about or even afford a vacation. That is what we want the money we give the family to go for, to make memories," said Fagan.

Northern Nevada landscapes and backyards: Gardeners are busy as bees

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 19:02:09 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

This is a gardener’s most active time of year. Here are the tasks I was doing this past week.

After getting our sprinkler system fixed, I finally fertilized the lawn with a 21-0-0 fertilizer. I watered the lawn deeply before putting down the nitrogen and then watered it thoroughly afterward to keep the salts in the fertilizer from burning the grass. I fertilized my flowers too, hoping to encourage more prolific and longer lasting blooms.

Any good flower food, or a 16-16-16 will work. There are great organic or traditional products available. My preference is a water-soluble product I add to my watering can.

I pruned the dead flowers off the forsythia right after they finished blooming to allow the wood for next year’s flower buds to develop. I always seal each of the pruning cuts with white glue, like school glue, to keep the beneficial wasps from boring down into the canes to lay eggs.

Otherwise, their boring tunnels kill off the stem. I’m pruning the finished lilac blooms too. The rule of thumb is to prune spring flowering shrubs back right after blooming to get those all-important flower buds coming on this year’s growth for next year’s blooms.

I pruned the dead branches in my old-fashioned wandering roses. I always seal every rose stem I cut with the glue for the same reason as I do the forsythia. I also sterilize my shears between cuts with a spray bottle of isopropyl alcohol to prevent disease transmission.

My irises are in bloom. To make the flowers furthest down the stem open and make the blooming time last longer, I pick off the dead flowers every morning. I always stop to smell the irises because their gentle fragrance is wonderful. Many people don’t realize irises are fragrant.

I spend a lot of time hand-watering. It’s not an efficient way to get water to plants, but it is my Zen time. Some of our trees grow outside the automatic irrigation system, so I visit them once a week with hose-end sprinklers. I have what I call a cone-head spruce, a dwarf Alberta spruce, that I hose off every day to prevent spider mites. That’s usually the problem with these plants when there is dead or dying bits. The mites, who thrive in a dusty dry environment, suck the juice out of the needles.

Of course I’m taking care of the birds, washing and filling the hummingbird feeder every few days.

Our enjoyable work is never done!

— JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor & Extension Educator, Emerita, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She can be reached at skellyj@unr.edu.

Nevada lieutenant governor to host Carson City community forum with 6 other elected officials

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:14:56 +0000

By Nevada Lieutenant Governor's Office

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Office of Small Business Advocacy have announced a community forum focused on building a strong and vibrant community and engaging Carson City’s small business owners.

The “Carson City Forum” event will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 10:00 AM in the Old Assembly Chambers at the Carson City Capitol located at 101 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

The Carson City Forum will bring together community members, entrepreneurs, and elected leaders, in an open, collaborative dialogue centered around making Carson City a better place to live, work, start a family, and grow a business.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: Carson City Capitol - Old Assembly Chambers | 101 N Carson Street, Carson City

“The openness and accessibility of Nevada’s elected leaders is something that I have always been proud of,” said Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. “The Carson City Forum is another way for the community to get out there, meet the people in charge, and tell them what’s on their mind. This kind of open dialogue is essential to building and maintaining a strong and vibrant community.”

Elected officials attending the Carson City Forum are Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony; Nevada Secretary of State Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar; Nevada State Assemblyman Phillip "P.K." O’Neill; Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell, Carson City Board of Supervisors Lisa Schuette, Carson City Manager Nancy Paulson; and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/CarsonCityForum

For information please contact Sarah Johnson, Director for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy at (702) 286-5140 and sarahjohnson@ltgov.nv.gov ; or Melissa Saavedra, Deputy Director for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy at (775) 364-8036 and melissasaavedra@ltgov.nv.gov.

About Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor
Stavros Anthony, a 41-year resident of Nevada, has made community service and public safety his focus. He has previously served as a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer, member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, a City of Las Vegas Councilman, and now as Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor.

About the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocacy

The Office of Small Business Advocacy (OSBA) helps Nevada’s entrepreneurs every day as they start and grow their business and navigate hurdles related to licensing and business regulations. Learn more about OSBA at www.OSBANV.com.

Annual Pops Party concert at Governor's Mansion in Carson City happening June 9

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 17:01:03 +0000

Event Date:

June 9, 2024 - 6:00pm

By Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion back lawn, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. The grounds will be open to the public at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli and assistant director Brian Fox, will be joined on the program by the Carson Chamber Singers directed by Gary Schwartz and guest singer Cherie Shipley.

Music Director Bugli said, "The Pops Party Concerts are a tradition going back to 1984. We bring popular favorites and fresh material to each edition." The program includes tunes from Broadway shows, marches, a Glenn Miller Medley arranged for orchestra and chorus, and more.

Seating is on the lawn. The audience is invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is on the street. No firearms are allowed on the premises. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to an indoor location.

This free concert is funded in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Carson City Cultural Commission, and by private donations. For more information, call the Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the web site CCSymphony.com.

Nevada governor, GOED announce more than 270 new jobs, $280M in new capital investments

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:16:59 +0000

Nevada Governor's Office

Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development last week approved two companies that will receive $35,321,637 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 272 jobs in the next two years at an average hourly wage of $41.26.

That figure is expected to grow to 290 jobs in five years. Additionally, these companies will make a capital equipment investment of $286,554,222 and generate $56,495,755 in new tax revenues over the 10-year abatement period.

“Supporting Nevada’s economic growth is a top priority of my administration, and we remain dedicated to cultivating a robust business climate that generates new investment and opportunity,” said Gov. Lombardo. “The new jobs announced today will further expand on the thousands of new employment opportunities and historic economic investments we’ve already secured for Nevada.”

One of the companies receiving an abatement is in Humboldt County and the other is in Elko County. The companies approved for abatements today include:

Ingenia Chartam, LLC dba Crossroads Paper, which was founded to provide recycled packaging materials for the growing market in the western United States, is considering establishing a recycling operation in Humboldt County. It was approved for $33,581,347 in tax abatements. It is projected to create 108 jobs in the first two years of operation at an average weighted hourly wage of $44.81. It is expected to grow to 126 jobs in five years. This company will make $ 271,578,900 in capital equipment investment in the first two years of operation and generate $43,175,540 in new tax revenues over the 10-year abatement period.

Capital Mining Services, a global entity offering comprehensive drilling and mining services across more than 30 locations worldwide, has chosen to establish its presence in the United States under the banner of Capital USA in Elko. The Elko facility will comprise geochemical analysis and mine drilling operations. It was approved for $1,740,290 in tax abatements. It is projected to create 164 jobs in the first two to five years of operation at an average weighted hourly wage of $38.92. This company will make $14,975,322 in capital equipment investment in the first two years of operation and generate $13,320,215 in new tax revenues over the 10-year abatement period.

Mile High Jazz Band Presents Big Band Jazz & Poetry at Gina's in the Carson Nugget

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 15:30:42 +0000

Event Date:

June 11, 2024 - 7:00pm

By Elinor Bugli

"Citadels & Sanctuaries,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, inside the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street. The music is free, donations are requested.

"Citadels & Sanctuaries” features the 17-member Mile High Jazz Band playing swinging songs on the theme of the evening. Several tunes showcase vocalist Jakki Ford.

Poets and readers for the evening are Rita Geil, Wayne Carlson, Krista Lukas, Nancy McLelland, Susan Sara Priest, Timothy Rhodes, and Reno poet laureate Jesse James Ziegler. Each poem expresses an aspect of the theme and is followed by a tune that relates to the poem.

Mile High Jazz Band performances and educational activities are supported in part by private donations and memberships, and by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City, and by private donations.

For information, see milehighjazz.com or call 775-883-4154.

Muscle Powered hosts Sunday Social Road Rides

Mon, 27 May 2024 14:42:59 +0000

by Janet McDonnell

Looking for a group ride on Sundays? Join Muscle Powered for a no drop social ride around beautiful Carson City. We cycle an average of 20-25 miles. Check out the Muscle Powered calendar at musclepowered.org or email Bob Bondiett at bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Love the Muscle Powered jerseys and want one of your own? Keep an eye out as to how to order one! Keep a look out on our Facebook page or email Janet McDonnell at jmcdonnell@mucslepowered.org for information.

We would love to see Muscle Powered jerseys on the road and trails!

"You are one ride away from a good mood," — Sarah Bentley, a British cyclist.

Pine Nuts: Commencement address from past: Save money, read, travel and always pack a change of underwear

Jeff Munson — Mon, 27 May 2024 00:35:05 +0000

By McAvoy Layne

Over the years I’ve had the distinct honor of delivering a few commencement sermons to some great graduates. So I dug down into a dusty bin to find out if any one of those ancient relics holds any water today. I shall share Sierra Nevada College here (abbreviated) and let you be the judge.

For the class of 2006 I have some good news and some bad. The good news is, as Bergson tells us, “Life, in all its color, warmth and complexity, is far greater than any intelligible formulation of it.”

The bad news is, after today, the word “party” is no longer a verb. You are now a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent. So keep in mind what our friend Mark Twain advocates, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”

Yours will be the first generation whose foremost responsibility, whose foremost obligation, will be to stand up in an over-heated environment and shout, “Fire!”

It will take an intellectual process to predict the impact that greenhouse gasses will have on our environment in the year 2100.

You have the intellect to make the predictions and deal with the problems. And, to facilitate this process, Sierra Nevada College will soon unveil the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, just behind us here, 45,000 square feet of scientific space dedicated to the study of our Alpine ecosystem.

I come today equipped to offer our graduates one hundred life lessons, but will spare you, and offer five for your consideration.

Life lesson #1: Money, you might be surprised to find out, money is not for throwing from the back of trains. Save your money. Don’t gamble. But if you do gamble, don’t split your tens. And don’t waste time on Keno, it’s a 17% house-hold.

Life lesson #2: You must travel, far. St. Augustine tells us, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” In your travels you will eventually come to appreciate what Mark Russell discovered: “The rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.”

Always pack a change of underwear in your carry-on.

Life lesson #3: Read good books. The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

Today’s literature is mostly about sex and not much about having children, whereas life is the other way around. And when you consider having children, remember this caveat from Martin Mull: “Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your head.”

For life lesson #4 we can thank Marcus Aurelius: “Waste no time debating what a good man should be…be one.”

And as an addendum to life lesson #4 we can turn to Robert Frost: "You have freedom when you’re easy in your harness."

For those who aspire to go into acting, I offer life lesson #5 from George Burns: “Acting is about sincerity. If you can fake that you’ve got it made.” George used to call me on my birthday, God rest his beautiful soul. And I asked him the last time I spoke to him, “George, I understand you’re still going out with young women...why!?” He said, “Because their stories are shorter.”

Yes, on that note, I can hear William Hazlitt, an Essayist from the 1830’s, shouting these words to our graduates of today: “Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.” 

Sierra Nevada College class of 2006: Have a good life — have a good time — and God’s speed.

— For more than 35 years, in more than 4,000 performances, columnist and Chautauquan McAvoy Layne has been dedicated to preserving the wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain. As Layne puts it: “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American."

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