UPDATE 10PM: The Hunter Creek Fire is estimated to be around 250 acres with 35 percent containment, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Air drops will resume Friday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Fire agencies from around the region including a brush engine from the Carson City Fire Department were called Thursday afternoon to assist with the Hunter Creek Fire in west Reno.

The fire was reported at 1:49 p.m. west of Caughlin Ranch and has grown to around 200 acres in size, being fueled by sage brush and grass, according to Truckee Meadows Fire. There are no homes in the area where the fire is burning and at this time no structures are threatened.

Truckee Meadows Fire and Reno Fire crews called for the unified command of multiple agencies and air resources including Washoe County's RAVEN, and helicopters from the U.S. Forest Service and Nevada Division of Forestry. Carson City Fire Department is sending brush unit 52, a 3-person team and Central Lyon County is also sending a brush unit.

For updates go see KRNV coverage here. and Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch here and here for the Washoe Sheriff's Office Twitter feed.

Single lane closures will be in place on northbound Interstate 580 through Washoe Valley this Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine pavement monitoring and analysis.

Drivers can anticipate moderate travel delays and reduced speed limits on northbound I-580 between approximately 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days. The lane closures will allow for samples of the roadway surface to be drilled and extracted for planned evaluation and monitoring. The lane closures are weather dependent and times could change.

More Nevada road information is available at nevadadot.com or (775) 888-7000.

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With a league leading record of 45-27, the Reno Aces continued their 8 game homestand Thursday, June 22, against the Tacoma Rainiers, an Affiliate of the MLB team, Seattle Mariners.

Starting pitchers Braden Shipley (Reno, 5-3 4.78 ERA) and Tyler Cloyd (Tacoma, 1-0 1.40 ERA) took the mound with 4,538 fans in attendance. Hoping to jump out to an early 1-0 lead in the four game series.

After two shutout innings from Shipley and Cloyd, action resumed during the top of the third inning. As centerfielder Leonys Martin launched his sixth home run of the season to deep right field, putting the Rainiers up 1-0 heading into the bottom half of the inning. Reno tied game at 1 apiece during the bottom half of the third. As a leadoff triple from third baseman Kristopher Negron lead to a sacrifice fly from designated hitter Rudy Flores heading into the fourth inning.

After a mini flurry from the Aces’ offense, another solo blast from left fielder Boog Powell put Tacoma back up with a 2-1 lead. A scoreless inning from Cloyd kept the lead in the Rainiers’ grasp to conclude the fourth inning.

Cody Martin came in relief for Cloyd during the fifth inning, but Reno capitalized on a 2 hit, 1 run rally. As an RBI single from shortstop Jack Reinheimer tied the back and forth matchup 2-2 heading into the top of the sixth inning.

Along with Shipley’s dominant pitching, a tremendous diving catch from right fielder Oswaldo Arcia kept Tacoma from breaking free with the lead. Keeping the game knotted at 2-2 to conclude the sixth and seventh innings. For the Rainiers, Ryne Harper came in relief during the seventh.

With runners of 1st and second in the bottom of the eighth, a 6-4-3 double play ended a potential late inning rally for Reno. As Tacoma escaped the innings scoreless, keeping the duel on the diamond tied with one inning left of play.

The Rainiers’ bats made contact at the perfect time, as right fielder Andrew Aplin’s RBI single in the top of the ninth inning placed Tacoma back on top 3-2. Leaving just one half inning left to play for the Aces.

Reno’s offense answered back with an offensive showcase of their own, as centerfielder Ketel Marte’s RBI double tied the game at 3-3. Keeping the Aces in the game, and leaving the anxious fans out of their seats. Next at bat, Arcia wacked a line drive that ricocheted off Martin’s glove, scoring Marte and ending the game in walkoff fashion. As the Reno Aces took the first game vs. the Tacoma Rainiers 4-3.

After the walkoff victory, Jack Reinheimer reflected on the win, “It’s always awesome walking off like that, I think that’s one of the better feelings in this game.” He said, “Arcia put together a great at bat, lined it up to center and the ball just happened to go our way tonight. That’s an awesome feeling.”

Reinheimer also described the impact of the first win in this intense series, “This win was huge,” he said, “they are big time rivals in our division. So it’s always good to start the series off with a win.”

For Tacoma, Tyler Cloyd pitched a full 4 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 3 hits and 2 walks with 1 strikeout. In relief, Cody Martin pitched a full 2 innings with 1 earned run and 4 hits and 1 walk. Ryne Harper and Jean Machi also came in relief. Leonys Martin finished 2 for 4 with a single, home run, and 1 RBI. Boog Powell went 3 for 4 with 2 singles, solo home run, and 1 RBI. Andrew Aplin finished 2 for 4 with 2 singles and 1 RBI. Daniel Vogelbach and Gordon Beckham each had 1 single.

For Reno, Braden Shipley pitched 6 ⅔ innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 2 walks with 1 strikeout. Jake Barrett and Erik Davis also came in relief. Ketel Marte finished 1 for 5 with a double and RBI. Jack Reinheimer went 1 for 4 with a single and RBI, Kristopher Negron finished 2 for 3 with a triple and single. Ronnie Freeman went 2 for 4 with 2 singles. Rudy Flores and Oswaldo Arcia added 1 RBI apiece. Christian Walker and Socrates Brito each hit 1 single.

Reno and Tacoma will face off once again Friday June 23, for the second game in the four game series.

Please remember that I am just the messenger and the bad news is that you can only be one place at once. You'll have to choose between a Beatles Experience in McFadden Plaza and the concert at the Brewery Arts Center Minnesota Street Stage, where the Big Bad Voodoo Daddies kick off the first of the Levitt Concert Summer Series. Get yourself registered for the Karson Kruzerz' annual 'Run Whatcha Brung' at the Max Casino and stick around for Route 66 on the stage. You'll have to keep reading for the rest of it - summer fun has arrived in full force.

FRIDAY:

• --  “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• --  ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm) 
• --  High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• --  Annual Extreme Motor Officer Iron Horse Training Challenge at Mills Park (8am-6pm; 8am-12pm Main Course practice, 1pm-4pm Main Course Qualifying, 4pm-6pm Two-Man Relay)
• --  T-Bucket Alliance National Convention at Mills Park
• --  Rockabilly Riot Car Show at Mills Park (registration 9am; show, live music, and more 10am-10pm; Sock Hop, Rock, and Roll Benefit Dance 9pm-12am, $15; complete event schedule at http://renorockabillyriot.com/ )
• -- Rummage Sale at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship: 100 Breakwater Rd, Dayton (8am-6pm; Mission Teams fundraiser)
• --  Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Scott Tyzba)
• --  $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• --  Annual Home and Garden Show at the Carson Mall (9am-7pm; free admission; decorations, displays, seminars and more; hosted by the Greenhouse Garden Center)
• --  Reno Rodeo (9am-10pm; Ticket prices $22+) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• --  Last Day: Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• --  Last Day: "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• --  Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• --  Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 includes Hamburgers/Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee; all welcome)
• --  CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• --  Wine, Beer, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; free)
• --  Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• --  Live Music with Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• --  Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music 6pm-9pm; DJ at 9:30pm)
• --  Karson Kruzers presents the 32nd Annual Run What-Cha-Brung Car Show (Registration 6pm-8pm, and Live Music 7pm-10pm at the Max Casino; open to all years of vehicles)
• --  Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
• --  Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• --  Gold Hill Lecture Series: ‘The Carson & Colorado Railroad and Dayton’s 1881 Depot’ with Dayton Historian, Linda Clements in the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner/Drinks begin at 5pm, Lecture 7pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $35 Dinner, Lecture and two drinks, $5 for the lecture only; Lecture on Friday instead of Thursday this week only; Please RSVP to pam@comstockfoundation.org or pat@goldhillhotel.net)
• --  Asylum by Le Cirque Vagabond in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; Adults $15, Kids $10)
• --  Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• --  Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; all ages)
• --  Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• --  Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)
• --  First of the Season – Free Outdoor Community Concert: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (vendors/food trucks 6pm, concert begins 7pm; Free; kids activities and a bounce house but parents must stay with their children at all times)
• --  Summer Cruise Nights with Carson City Cruise: Meet and Greet – meet at Bully’s Sports Bar at 7pm, then cruise to McFadden Plaza for live music in McFadden Plaza at 8pm (open to all cars and bikes; for more information, call Jimmy 775-848-3518)
• --  Friday Night Summer Concerts: Paperback Writer - The Beatles Experience on the Bob McFadden Plaza Stage, behind the Fox Brewpub (7:30pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza)
• --  CCBMX Friday Night Bikes: Race for Life at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $10 for racers, benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; no USA BMX membership required for this race)
• --  Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• --  Comedian Keith Ross Nelson headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• --  Live Music with Route 66 at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• --  Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• --  Live Music with Jake Houston and the Royal Flush at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• --  Live Music with the Kid and Nic Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• --  Movies in the Park: Monster Trucks at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; free)
• --  Rockabilly Riot: Sock-Hop, Hop and Roll hosted by the Battle Born Dollz with music by the Cash Bobby Dickson Prophets and Little Leslie and the Bloodshot in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park (9pm-12am, $15; proceeds benefit the Revivals Health and Wellness Council, a nonprofit organization for breast cancer survivors and victims)
• --  Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• --  Live Music with Escalade in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• --  Dance Party with DJ BeBop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• --  DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover)

West Coast Swing dancing sponsored by the High Sierra Swing Dance Club, El Charro Avita Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St., Carson City, every Monday, 7 - 9 p.m., free. Preceded by a lesson in intermediate West Coast Swing at 6:00 p.m. with instructor Tim Renner, lesson $8.

No partner necessary for either activity. Practice your moves or just check out the dance at this fun, non-structured event. Information: 775.443.8870 or online at www.HSSDC.org.

Beginning West Coast Swing dancing sponsored by the High Sierra Swing Dance Club, El Charro Avita Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St., Carson City, every Tuesday. Lesson by instructor Tim Renner, beginning West Coast Swing at 6:00 p.m. Lesson $8 followed by an hour of DJ music to practice your new moves. No partner necessary. Information: 775.443.8870 or online at www.HSSDC.org.

Many students never make it to college because they can’t afford it. Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that it will participate in the state’s new Nevada Promise Scholarship program, so that young Nevadans can attend WNC starting with the fall 2018 semester, free of class fees.

Nevada Promise is a scholarship and mentoring program for Nevada high school graduates under 20 years of age. Through the Nevada Promise Scholarship, the state intends to pay the cost of attending classes at Nevada community colleges that is not otherwise funded by federal aid, the Millennium Scholarship or the Silver State Opportunity Grant.

“The Nevada Promise Scholarship clears the most common barriers to higher education for Nevada's recent high school graduates. It provides easy, flexible access to transfer degrees as well as career and technical programs for up to three years. Students pursuing a degree are funded to take 12 to 15 credits whether they attend in person at a WNC campus or online. It is clear evidence of the New Nevada's commitment to providing access to higher education and high level training for the future leaders in our state,” said Scott Morrison, WNC’s Vice President of Academic Affairs.

The scholarship stands to save Nevada families over $3000 per year. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree can use the scholarship to complete their first two years at WNC before transferring to a university. They may also earn an associate degree and industry credentials in a variety of career and technical programs. If necessary, students may use the scholarship for remedial coursework, and students have the ability to renew their scholarship twice after the first year.

In addition to covered class fees, Nevada Promise students will be assigned a WNC mentor who will assist them with the scholarship requirements, as well as the admissions and financial aid processes. Completion of 20 hours of community service by April 30, 2018 is one of the scholarship’s requirements.

WNC’s Nevada Promise application opens Monday, June 26, 2017 for the fall 2018 launch. Students must apply for the scholarship no later than October 31, 2017. Students who are planning to attend WNC in 2018 are encouraged to apply for the scholarship early, as funding for Nevada Promise will be issued from the state on a first come, first serve basis.

For information about Nevada Promise at WNC, visit www.wnc.edu/promise/ or contact the counseling office at 445-3267.

The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a part the approved Senate Bill 391. The scholarship is funded by the State of Nevada.

Nevada Promise Scholarship Requirements:
• Must be younger than 20 years old and not previously have been awarded an associate or bachelor’s degree.

• Must be a bona fide resident of the state.

• Must have a high school diploma awarded by a public or private high school from Nevada or a public high school located in a county that borders this state that accepts pupils who are residents of this state, or a general equivalency diploma or equivalent document.

• Must not be in default of any federal student loan and not owe a refund to any federal program providing aid to students.

• Submit the WNC Nevada Promise application by Oct. 31, 2017.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2018-19 by March 30, 2018. (FAFSA for 2018-19 goes live on October 1, 2017.)

• Perform 20 hours of community service by April 30, 2018.

There are additional requirements for orientations, mentorship, class load and college GPA, of which WNC will guide applicants.

With hot weather settling into the Carson City region, the chance of afternoon thunderstorms will increase through the early part of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

The high pressure ridge forming over the Sierra and western Nevada is bringing near record temperatures to the area as well as the potential for thunderstorms. Forecasters note the thunderstorm potential for Monday afternoon looks concerning with impacts likely due to strong gusty outflow winds, lightning, and brief heavy rains.

Models indicate thunderstorms will develop along the Sierra crest early Monday afternoon and then push off into western Nevada mid to late afternoon.

These thunderstorms may impact areas from Carson City, Carson Valley to Silver Springs and Fernley in Lyon County by late Monday afternoon and early evening, with the potential of bringing strong winds, heavy rain and blowing dust.

Dry and stabilizing southwest flow aloft will limit the potential for storms Tuesday afternoon, especially north of Interstate 80. There may still be enough moisture across the region for a few showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday looks to be mostly dry, but there is a weakness in the ridge which is forecast to drop just west of Mono County, according to the weather service. This too may bring another round of thunderstorms.

Meanwhile many valley locations for western Nevada will easily climb to near 100 degrees this afternoon and may continue to be that warm through Wednesday. For Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, highs will be in the upper 90s through Wednesday, lowering some Thursday and Friday.

These hot and dry conditions will continue to dry out fuels and vegetation across the Sierra and western Nevada, as well as melt more of that high Sierra snow.

Relief from the extreme heat may come later this week as the ridge of high pressure flattens when a low pressure system moves across the Pacific Northwest.

This will help to lower temperatures slightly. Temperatures will still be very warm, nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of year, but overall cooler than that is expected for the first part of this week.

Go to CarsonWeather.com for updates, thunderstorm activities and to gauge the heat in real time.

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SILVER CITY — Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey to organize a free, public program with guest teachers leading fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

Parents and their children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join guest teacher Seena Drapala from the Society of Women Engineers on Tuesday, June 20th from 10am-noon (“mining” for chocolate) and Tuesday, August 1st from 10am-noon (robotics) at the Silver City School House (community center).

Location: Silver City is within the historic Comstock district 3 miles from Virginia City, 7 miles from Dayton, and 12 miles from Carson City. The park and School House (community center) are located at 385 High Street.

2017 Program Note: For children’s activities, parents are asked to stay and participate in the fun and help with clean up. Kids’ activities will be on Tuesdays from 10am – noon, beginning Tuesday June 6th through Tuesday August 22th at the Silver City town park and community center (known as the School House) at 385 High Street. For more information about the annual program, contact Quest Lakes at (775) 287-7598.

Other Activities:
Acoustic music jam sessions, last Saturday of each month from 3pm-5pm, hosted by Silver City Arts. If you like to sing, or you play a musical instrument, or if you simply enjoy music, come to the School House. Recommended age: adults and teens.

Science and Math Experiments with Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension (UNCE). For ages 8-12. Sponsored in partnership with Healthy Communities Coalition. Tuesday June 27th at the School House.

Hands-on Engineering Projects with Society of Women Engineers. For girls and boys ages 7-12. Sponsored in partnership with Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey – Tues 10am-noon, June 20th (“mining” for chocolate) and August 1st (robotics) at the School House (community center).

July 18th Bike Safety Rodeo with Western Safe Routes to Schools for ages 5-12. Tuesday, July 18th from 10am to noon at the Silver City basketball court (next to the School House). Kids will learn road rules and safety, participate in bike maneuvers and exercises. Kids will receive new bike helmets if they do not have one yet. Sponsored in partnership with Healthy Communities Coalition.

July 22 Art Exhibition: Molly Brunhild’s solo exhibition, titled The Outsider Show: Molly Brunhild Paintings, is being sponsored by the Silver City Arts group. A reception for the show takes place at the School House Sat. July 22 at 1pm. Molly’s work was the subject of the first chapter in Mary Beth Elam’s book, Mining the Treasures: Contemporary Comstock Artists.

Aug. 22nd Fun Fair for Preschoolers and Their Parents. Tuesday, August 22 from 10am to noon at the town park. The event, which includes free books and snacks, plus crafts, hands-on science and literacy activities provided by United Way, is for parents and their children ages 2 years to 6 years. Nevada Families First will also host a booth with fun things for preschoolers and their parents to do.

Attention veterans: The RSVP program in Carson City and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office have partnered for a new program called “VIPS for Vets.”

This program is designed to help local veterans get assistance with things they may need. Among the items would be clothing, dental assistance, work, food, transportation, financial planning, respite relief and wellness checks.

Go here for a Nevada Appeal story. Veterans who would like to be involved in the program can call Lyndia T. or McKensie K. at (775) 687-4680 ext. 119.

Calls can be made from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

I love the summer solstice - longest day of sunshine all year. Celebrate the first day of summer with a hike up to our waterfalls; the guided Muscle Powered hike this evening will show you the way. Load up the kids and take a short drive to Silver City; all summer they offer educational fun stuff like today's 'mining for chocolate' activity. It's a night of 1000 Dad Jokes at the Brewery Arts Center where funny and punny run smack-dab into silly - laughter is the best family activity.

• TUESDAY: Summer Solstice
• -- Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• -- Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Virginia and Truckee Rail Trail - Meet at the south end of Murphy Drive (8am-9am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Reno Rodeo (9am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $8 - $15) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• -- Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Hands-on Engineering Experiments: ‘Mining’ for Chocolate at the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center: 385 High St., Silver City (10am-12pm; for boys and girls aged 7-12; hosted by the Society of Women Engineers; parents are asked to stay with their children to participate in the fun and to help with clean up)
• -- $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• -- All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $13.95)
• -- Taco Tuesday with the Original Penguin Tacos at the Westside Pour House (11:30am-8pm; $2.59 per taco, while supplies last)
• -- Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am)
• -- Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner at Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• -- $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• -- MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music.)
• -- Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• -- Public Workshop: New Marijuana Laws and Regulations in the Carson City Community Center Sierra Room (5pm; The meeting is designed to provide information on the laws relating to marijuana and to get feedback from the public regarding the concerns and issues that may need to be addressed by law enforcement, health services and others; discussion of possible zoning and business license regulations for recreational marijuana establishments)
• -- Third Tuesday Sip and Stay: Wine Tasting and Open House at the Courtyard by Marriott at the Casino Fandango (5:30pm-7pm; complimentary appetizers and wine tasting, live music, raffle prizes)
• -- CASI (Carson Animal Shelter Initiative) Monthly Meeting at the Carson City Humane Society: 549 Airport Rd (5:30pm-7pm; all welcome; call 775-671-2413 if you have any questions)
• -- Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Upper Waterfall Loop - Meet Sharon at the west end of Kings Canyon (5:30pm-7:30pm; 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 recommended; hikes are 4-6 miles in in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet, and usually on single track trail)
• -- Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at the Foothill Trailhead, off Winnie Lane (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions)
• -- Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go tohttp://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• -- Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Lesson 6pm-7pm with dancing an hour afterwards to practice; $8)
• -- Live Music with Cliff and Dave of Jelly Bread in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Pajama Story time at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
• -- Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
• -- Acoustic Tuesday: Live Music with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• -- Night of 1000 Dad Jokes: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase by Dads in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors 6:30pm, 7pm start; $5 at door; featuring local favorites and legendary dads Jym Bettencourt, Sam Corbin, Paul Bronken, Kevin Fletcher, Herman Cruz, Ethan Pickett, Matt “Tiny” Lowe, and Adam Terry)

CARSON CITY — A Carson City district judge is expected to make a ruling Tuesday in a dispute over recreational marijuana distribution in Nevada.
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According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, the Hollywood Fire has grown to 5,500 acres as of late Tuesday morning. The Evans Fire is at 300 acres and 25 percent contained.
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A brush fire that began Monday night southeast of Pyramid Lake has grown to an estimated 300 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center, which monitors fires in the region.

Join the Carson City Democratic Men's Committee by celebrating the 4th at a Jambalaya and Dessert Cook-Off at 502 E. John Street. For a $10 donation, you can judge the entries. Potential contestants should contact the CC Democratic Party @ 841-3367 or CarsonCityDems@gmail.com. No Host Bar available. Join us for good food and company.

Carson City emergency crews were called Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 50 and Arrowhead.
The crash was reported at around 9:20 a.m. and involves a pickup and a sedan. One driver was being evaluated for chest pains. Arriving Carson City firefighters report the vehicles had moderate damage.
Traffic is being re-directed around the crash. Motorists can expect delays.

On May the 4th, the House of Representatives passed their version of health care reform (H.R. 1628) without a single hearing or any input from the Democratic minority. The vote was 217 to 213. All 193 Democrats voted no, as did 20 Republicans:
Andy Biggs (AZ-5)
Mike Coffman (CO-6)

You'll notice that our representative in the House, Mark Amodei (NV-2), isn't on that list. Being in what the Cook Political Report calls a "Solid Republican" district, with a partisan rating of +7, Mr. Amodei took the risk of chairing Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Nevada. And he obviously isn't concerned about possible blowback from voting for a health care plan that hurts the most vulnerable Americans — the poor, seniors, the mentally ill, and those with alcohol and drug dependencies.

Making it worse, the GOP's health care cuts are being made to use reconciliation rules to pay for yet another round of tax cuts for those who need help the least. I spoke with Rep. Amodei about this while he was home on recess, explaining how health care could easily be made both more effective and less costly. He understood exactly what I was saying, yet he still voted for this abomination. It was the triumph of politics over policy. Health care shouldn't even be about politics, and it wouldn't be if we began the conversation on the premise that it's both a right and a responsibility.

Well, today's special election in Georgia's 6th congressional district, the most expensive race in US history, is being watched very closely by both parties, especially by Republicans like Mark Amodei who voted for H.R. 1628. Today's vote is being seen as a referendum on both Donald Trump, whose administration is already mired in scandal, and Trumpcare, which is in the process of being bulldozed through the Senate in secret, again with no hearings and no input from Democrats. They are obviously ashamed of this bill, as they undoubtedly should be.

The polls show the GA-6 race to be essentially a dead heat, which is quite remarkable considering that GA-6 is even more solidly Republican than NV-2, with a partisan rating of +9. If Democrat Jon Ossoff even comes close to winning a district like that, the storm warnings will be out for almost a hundred GOP incumbents going into the 2018 midterms. Will Nevada's 2nd district be in play? We'll soon have a better feel for that.

IRS Code Section 1411 charges 3.8 percent additional Medicare tax on unearned income of high earning taxpayers. That surtax is called “unearned income Medicare contribution tax” or the “Net Investment Income Tax.” It is in addition to the regular income tax.

The tax applies, in certain situations, on investment income such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties and rents-unless it is from the ordinary course of a trade or business.

Investment income is not distributions from IRAs and other tax-favored retirement plans; tax exempt income and earnings from sole owner businesses and similar income that is subject to the self- employment tax and a few other items.

This surtax is on the lesser of the net investment income or the excess of modified adjusted gross income over $250,000 for joint returns and $200,000 for single folks.

For example, if Joe, a single taxpayer, has $180,000 of wages and $20,000 of interest and dividends there is no net investment income tax. His total modified adjusted gross income is not more than $200,000.

But if Joe had $200,000 of wages and $20,000 of unearned income from interest and dividends, the 3.8 percent surtax would apply on the $20,000. He would pay $760 surtax.

The surtax applies on passive income. But in the case of rental income, if he shows he has ‘material participation’ in the rental activity then the rental income is not subject to the surtax. Special rules apply to real estate professionals.

If Joe sold his home, his principal personal residence, that he owned and occupied for two of the five years before sale, he can exclude up to $250,000 of gain from the tax.

Gain greater than the home sale gain exclusion ($250,000) would be subject to the tax as would any gain from sale of a second home, a vacation home and most other capital gains.

The tax law on this has all kinds of other special definitions and rules. Congress really complicated this but with planning, the surtax can be reduced or avoided. Timing the receipt of certain types of income, using the installment sale provision on certain sales, etc. can be helpful.

Did you hear “Epitaph on a pessimist’s headstone: “I expected this.”

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