The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: publiccomment@carson.org. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be submitted via email by not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Public comment during a meeting is limited to three minutes per speaker.

On the agenda:
— At 5:30 p.m. a special hearing will be held regarding two proposed ballot measure: a 0.25 percent increase in the Special Purpose Sales Tax and a supplemental government services tax of $0.01 on each $1.00 of valuation for vehicles registered in Carson City to be used solely for the construction, maintenance and repair of local, public roads in Carson City.

If approved, Supervisors will then discuss proposed language for the sales tax and GST ballot questions for the November 2024 general election.

According to the agenda, staff has been analyzing several funding sources to improve the condition of Carson City’s roadway pavement and fund transportation related activities. If approved, arguments for and against passage will be developed by committees or by the Carson City Clerk-Recorder in consultation with the District Attorney’s Office.

— By state law, Carson City must levy a tax rate of not less than one cent and not more than five cents per $100 of assessed valuation within the county for cooperative agricultural extension work.

Supervisors will discuss continuing the previously approved 1.28 cents per $100 assessed valuation ad valorem tax rate which has been the same for prior years.

Cooperative Extensions throughout Nevada provide funding for educational, research, outreach and service programs pertaining to agriculture, community development, health and nutrition, horticulture, personal and family development, and natural resources.

Program offered by the Carson City Cooperative Extension include 4-H Youth Development, the Carson City Community Garden, Family Storyteller Literacy Program, Grow your Own, Nevada, Living with Fire, Master Gardners in Nevada, Nevada Radon Education Program, Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month, Social Media Training, and the Greenhouse Project.

The vote must be unanimous across the board.

— Supervisors will hear the proposed Southeast Carson City Area Drainage Master Plan, and will discuss specific drainage projects in southeast arson City. Area drainage studies identify and quantify flood risks, collect information from residents through public outreach and propose improvements to reduce flood damage and losses. The plan proposes seven potential projects to mitigate flooding in southeast Carson City, three of which would likely be eligible for grant funding.

The study area for the Plan is approximately bounded by Interstate 580 to the west, Prison Hill to the east, Clear Creek to the south and Fairview Drive to the north. The goal of the Plan is defining the existing flood hazards for the southeast portion of Carson City so that mitigation projects can be developed that will reduce flooding impacts and build resiliency within the watersheds.

— Supervisors will discuss the Carson City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2029.

According to the agenda, the Carson City CIP is a 5-year schedule of public physical improvements to infrastructure and other one-time capital purchases. The CIP sets forth proposed expenditures for constructing, upgrading, expanding and replacing the community's infrastructure. Projects are typically major expenditures. They can be either infrequent projects, such as the update of the City's Master Plan or systematic improvements, such as roof or parking lot maintenance.

Proposed projects can be viewed here.

For these and other agenda items and materials, you can view the full agenda here.

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock returns to heat up Virginia City on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. As a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals, guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde, all expertly crafted by some of the finest chili cooks in the West.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days is paired with a craft beer tour and the return of ‘The Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge’ as well as a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Tickets and tour packages are available for purchase online here. For more information about Chili on the Comstock or other Virginia City events, visit visitvirginiacitynv.com.

“Chili on the Comstock is not only a competition for the International Chili Society but a celebration of passion and camaraderie of chili enthusiasts, bringing together people from across the region to enjoy an amazing event,” said Todd Tuttle, tourism director in Virginia City. “In addition to the chili, guests can also enjoy our craft beer tour and ‘The Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge,’ our newest offering and not for the faint of heart.”

Chili on the Comstock guests can enjoy a rich array of flavors through a range of tailored ticket options. For those craving a bit of spice, the ‘Chili Tour’ package ignites taste buds with 10 chili samples and a chance to cast a vote for their favorite chili cook. Attendees can also embark on a refreshing journey with the craft beer tour, featuring 12 hand-selected local and regional craft beer samples poured at Virginia City's renowned saloons and craft beer tents along with three sweet treats. Chili and craft beer packages are available for purchase, offering a mix of chili and beer, in addition to smaller samples.

For those brave enough to test their spice tolerance, 'The Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge' awaits. In timed two-minute rounds, participants will have the opportunity to push their limits on the Scoville Scale as they tackle increasingly hotter chili peppers. Registration for the event includes two drink tokens valid at one of the event bars, five chili samples from participating cooks and the chance to compete for the title of 'Chili Eating Champion.’ The top three finishers will be awarded trophies, with the ultimate champion taking home a percentage of the registration pot.

For more information on Virginia City or Chili on the Comstock, visit their website at visitvirginiacitynv.com, call Virginia City Tourism Commission at 775-847-7500 or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The four Douglas County School District board members who have been front and center through controversy since being elected in November 2022 all pulled out of a decision to accept a settlement agreement on a Writ of Mandamus during their meeting last Tuesday.

During an evidentiary hearing appearance on March 27, 2024 in the Douglas County District Court, it appeared a settlement would be agreed upon with a vote of the board, but during Tuesday's meeting, one by one, Susan Jansen, David Burns, Doug Englekirk, and Katherine Dickerson all made the same statement, "Because of a perceived conflict of interest I'm not voting." DCSD counsel Joey Gilbert said he advised the four to say that even though litigation could continue or they could work together to resolve the lawsuit, resulting in more legal fees.

On one side of the agreement were the petitioners — parent Dean Miller, former Douglas High School Principal Marty Swisher, former DCSD HR Director Joe Girdner, and former DCSD Trustee Robbe Lehmann. On the other side were the respondents — trustees Susan Jansen, David Burns, Doug Englekirk, and Katherine Dickerson.

The petitioners put in public records requests on May 17, 2023, and on July 26, 2023. They felt the respondents did not satisfy and comply with the two requests and initiated litigation against the school district.

Records that have been released show the four trustees violated the Open Meeting Law. They used group chat during board meetings where the public was not privy to discussions and texted and emailed back and forth on board deliberations between themselves and other people.

Since the respondents didn't vote, the remaining board members Linda Gilkerson, Carey Kangas, and Yvonne Wagstaff all voted against the settlement.

"The Petitioners entered into the settlement agreement in good faith and with the express purpose of limiting further costs and embarrassment for the Douglas County School District," said their attorney Richard McGuffin. "That said, the Petitioners understand the action taken by Trustees Gilkerson, Wagstaff, and Kangas, especially in light of the comments made by Trustees Englekirk and Dickerson during the April 9, 2024, School Board Meeting."

Both Trustees Englekirk and Dickerson sat through the entire March 27, 2024, hearing without having to testify. In the hearing it was laid out that DCSD and the four individually named trustees failed to comply with the Petitioners’ NRS 239 public records requests.

"The Petitioners graciously spared Trustee Englekirk and Trustee Dickerson from having to take the stand and provide testimony regarding their individual failures to comply with the law," added McGuffin. "Despite this grace, Trustee Dickerson has the audacity to claim compliance and Trustee Englekirk continues to claim Petitioners’ lawsuit was a 'travesty' and 'ridiculous.' If Trustee Englekirk believes that government transparency is ridiculous and having to comply with the law is a travesty, then he has no place in public office."

Dickerson said she thought she had complied as she turned over her personal communications and assumed that didn't mean the communications on school district emails. Englekirk also said he thought he'd turned over everything but called the lawsuit a "waste of time" and is "ridiculous."

"At this juncture, the settlement agreement has been rejected by the Board and publicly criticized by Trustee Englekirk who, under oath, agreed to its terms," said McGuffin. "The Board’s rejection of the settlement agreement together with the comments from Trustee Dickerson and Trustee Englekirk leave very little room to resolve this matter outside of a courtroom."

Further litigation puts the district on the hook for legal fees on both sides, along with payment of a third-party IT auditor.

"If they had complied in the first place we wouldn't be in this mess," said Wagstaff of the failure of the other trustees to comply in the first place.

"We could have done better," said Gilbert. He was hired by DCSD on July 19, 2023, after one of the public records requests, and before the second. The petitioners did not file the Writ until after Gilbert’s firm failed to respond to the July 26, 2023, request within 5 days as required by NRS 239.

Gilbert said he represents both the Board and the District, and the action was brought against both. The settlement reached in court could only be approved by an action of the board.

Wagstaff, Gilkerson, and Kangas sought personal legal counsel to make sure their interests are being protected, even though Gilbert told them it wasn't necessary. They took a few minutes during the meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation with that counsel.

Conditions of the settlement agreement included training on public records requests, payment for a third-party IT investigation into communications, and payment of legal fees and costs incured by the petitioners and McGuffin (at almost $70,000 so far.)

Violation of Open Meeting Law

Much of the private communications centered around the selection of a board president and vice president, the firing of long-time legal counsel Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, and the hiring of Joey Gilbert Law as their replacement. The plaintiffs suspected the trustees were being guided by outside political influences, and documents showed the open meeting law violations included the four trustees, as well as Virginia Starrett, Nick Maier, Jan Muzzy, and Lynn Muzzy.

The plaintiffs said it was evident the four trustees involved in the lawsuit had already decided before the meeting who was going to hold office. Trustee Burns even brought a board clerk's bell to the meeting before he was even nominated or elected to the position. The lawsuit states this "seemed orchestrated." Two of the three appointed to board leadership during that January 2023 meeting were brand new trustees, yet they became board president and vice-president and seasoned members were not considered.

Lane reductions will take place Fridays through Mondays on U.S. 50 in Dayton beginning Friday, April 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the highway median.

U.S. 50 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Baldwine Lane to Winters Parkway in Dayton between 9 a.m. Friday morning and 6 a.m. Monday morning on the following dates:

— April 19-22
— April 26-29

To reduce impact to Friday morning commute traffic, two lanes of traffic will remain open on westbound U.S. 50 through 9 a.m. on Friday mornings. Speed limits will be reduced to 45mph.

Periodic additional lane closures will take place during weekday non-peak travel hours.

Travel delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected through the work zone. The road work schedule is subject to change.

The work is part of an NDOT project which will replace and improve sections of roadway barrier rail and guardrail with new, higher barrier rail on the following roadways:

— Interstate 580- just north of Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe Valley

— McCarran Boulevard – near Mira Loma Drive

— USA Parkway in multiple locations, including near U.S. 50 and directly south of the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
Slide Mountain Road (State Route 878) near Mt. Rose Ski.

The new barrier rail will replace existing guardrail and older barrier rail for enhanced safety and more efficient maintenance. The more modern, heavier barrier rail will help further reduce the potential of cross-over crashes, and in many places will provide for easier maintenance and replacement of any barrier rail hit in crashes.
Additional state highway information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000.

While waiting in line I always carry along a little Kipling, mainly to call upon this one little snippet to sustain me, “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.” I do love his epic little poem, “If.” That poem has helped me to maintain my balance on more occasions than I can count.

“If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two imposters just the same.”

Yes, Mr. Kipling has allowed me to push the punchbowl away and avoid irrational exuberance, and on other occasions, allowed me to rise from the ashes of adversity with dignity, yes, and even joy.

Upon meeting Twain, Kipling wrote, "Blessed is the man who finds no disillusion when he is brought face to face with a revered writer. The landing of a twelve-pound salmon is nothing to it."

Kipling would write home to London, “I have seen Mark Twain this golden morning, have shaken his hand, and smoked a cigar — no, two cigars with him, and talked with him for more than two hours! Once indeed, he put his hand on my shoulder. If hereafter, in the changes and chances of this mortal life, I shall fall to cureless ruin, I will tell the superintendent of the workhouse that Mark Twain once put his hand on my shoulder; and he shall give me a room to myself and a double allowance of paupers’ tobacco."

Here again, I admire the economy of Kipling’s words, “We laughed with sheer bliss of being alive.”

Twain, meanwhile, at age 70, is addicted to Kipling's works. He rereads Kim every year, "And in this way I go back to India without fatigue.… I am not acquainted with my own books, but I know Kipling's books. They never grow pale to me; they keep their color; they are always fresh."

In 1903 Kipling, would avow in a letter to Frank Doubleday, "I love to think of the great and Godlike Clemens. He is the biggest man you have on your side of the water by a damn sight. Cervantes was a relation of his."

Kipling and Twain received honorary degrees at Oxford in 1907, about which Kipling would write, "When Mark Twain advanced to receive the hood, even those dignified old Oxford dons stood up and yelled. To my knowledge he was the largest man of his time, both in direct outcome of his work, and, more important still, as an indirect force in an age of iron philistinism. Later generations don’t know their debt, of course, and they would be quite surprised if they did."

As is our custom, we shall leave the last word to Mr. Twain, "Kipling and I represented royalty as well as we could without opportunity to practice. Some of those old Oxford dons maintained that between Kipling and Twain, we knew all that could be known; Kipling knew all that was worth knowing and I knew the rest."

— 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."
Go here for the spoken word version of this and other columns.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off!

Audience members are welcome, come and cheer these folks on!

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV
21+only, non-smoking, FULL bar

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to announce the addition of two new K9 teams. Our latest additions have just completed K9 school and are now deployed to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The addition of these two K9s maintains our service of seven dog teams, as we continue toward our organizational goal of eight K9 teams to provide full-time coverage for the Carson City community.

K9 Kato is an 18 month old Dutch Shepherd assigned to Deputy Jeff Pullen. He is a dual purpose K9, trained to detect narcotics, apprehend suspects, and track. His Handler, Deputy Pullen, is our senior handler and trainer. Deputy Pullen has been a handler for 18 years, and K9 Kato will be his 4th dog team. He is regionally recognized as an expert in K9, and he’s personally trained and certified dozens of regional dog teams.

K9 Conan is an 18 month old Belgian Malinois, and he is similarly trained as a dual purpose K9. His handler, Deputy Myles Foutz, has nearly a decade of law enforcement experience, is relied upon to train new Deputies in our Patrol division, is an active member of the CCSO SWAT team, and is also a military reserve in the Army National Guard.

Both handlers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as new additions to the CCSO K9 unit, and we look forward to their service to our community!

For additional information regarding CCSO K9, or if you’d like to know how you can donate to the K9 unit, contact Sgt. Darin Riggin at driggin@carson.org or visit the Sheriff’s Office main building, 911 East Musser Street, during regular business hours.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

This event invites guests to indulge in the timeless tradition of afternoon tea while experiencing the splendor of Victorian fashion. This year’s theme is: “Mad About Hats!” and Fashion historians Pam Castner and Kate Duvall will present fine examples of Victorian era hats and elegant outfits from the time period.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sip on fine teas, sample delectable treats, and engage fun activities such as Bingo and a raffle, all within the charming ambiance of the Fourth Ward School Museum–a majestic 1876 Victorian Era four-story historic school house. There will be a “Fanciest Hat” contest where guests can showcase their finest historic-inspired hat for a chance to win prizes.

Tickets for the Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show are available for purchase online at https://FWSMTeaParty2024.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so early booking is recommended.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through time at the Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show. Come dressed in your finest Victorian attire and prepare to be transported to an era of elegance, refinement, and sophistication.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m (Doors open at noon)
- Location: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV
- Ticket Price: $50 General Admission | $45 for current Fourth Ward School Museum Members
- Website: https://FWSMTeaParty2024.eventbrite.com

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Taylor Hamby at events@fourthwardschool.org.

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has posted a draft "Local Road Safety Plan" for public review and comment. A Local Road Safety Plan is a method for developing a locally tailored framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements.

Within CAMPO, this LRSP identifies emphasis areas to guide further safety evaluation of improvements for local roads within the region boundary. CAMPO boundaries include Carson City, northern Douglas County, and western Lyon County.

Staff and stakeholders identified 10 Priority Safety Locations (5 segments, and 5 intersections).
Segments
1. N Carson Street
2. S Carson Street
3. S Curry Street
4. Saliman Road
5. E College Parkway

Intersections
1. N Carson Street and W Nye Lane
2. US-50 and Airport Road
3. US-50 and Highlands Drive
4. Goni Road and Old Hot Springs Road
5. US-395 and Topsy Lane

For each priority location, safety recommendations were identified to address the factors contributing to crash risks. Project sheets were developed for each of the priority locations containing recommendations and potential safety countermeasures at the location.

Please read through the Local Road Safety Plan Summary and the full draft document which can be found on the CarsonAreaMPO.com website. Comments can be submitted to Comments@CarsonAreaMPO.com.

The Local Road Safety Plan will be presented at a special meeting of the Carson Area MPO Board on April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm in the Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some tips related to online safety for juveniles. It is important for parents to know how to set up their children’s devices for several reasons.

Overall, knowing how to set up a device empowers parents to create a safe and healthy digital environment for their kids. It allows them to balance between protecting their children and allowing them to explore the online world in a responsible and beneficial way. Parents should be familiar with current online trends, dangers, and age-appropriate content.

Monitoring your children’s online use and connection isn’t about spying, it’s about protecting them from potential harm and fostering digital independence. Monitoring your children’s online use and connections is an ongoing process as the digital field is constantly changing.

Parents’ approval of their children’s apps and games is crucial for several reasons and goes beyond simply saying “yes “or “no”. Approving apps together creates opportunities for open communication about online activities.

This builds trust and strengthens parent-child relationships.

It is incredibly important for parents to restrict their child’s access to inappropriate content. Parents can utilize parental control features offered by devices and platforms to filter content, limit screen time, and monitor online activity.

By prioritizing open and repeated conversations about online safety, you can equip your children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

For additional information on online safety, visit https://icactaskforce.org/internetsafety or contact CCSO Detective Ramon Marquez, RMarquez@carson.org.

Back by popular demand, the RunGood Poker Series is returning to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa April 23-28. The six-day series includes a host of guaranteed tournaments and nine ring events, headlined by a $150,000 guaranteed main event.

Each ring event winner will earn an automatic entry into the tour’s end-of-year Dream Seat Invitational sponsored by PokerGO. This exclusive event invites 2024 ring winners to participate for a seat to represent the tour’s best at the PGT $1,000,000 Championship Freeroll.

“We had a fantastic response from players who took part in last year’s inaugural event,” said Shannon Kenny, manager of the Atlantis Poker Room. “We’re looking forward to building on that success with an even bigger showing.”

The Atlantis is offering participants special room rates for the series. For registration and booking information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com/rungood.

The opening day schedule includes a Seniors Ring Event (50+), Series Opener No Limit Hold’em Ring Event and Double Green Chip Bounty Ring Event. RunGood ambassadors Tyson Apostol, from reality TV series Survivor, and Kyna England, from poker reality competition Game of Gold, will be on hand to meet guests and take part in several events throughout the Destination RunGood-themed series. Buy-ins for ring events range from $250 to $600.

“Destination RunGood is more than just a theme; it's an invitation for players to experience poker as a way to explore the country,” said Tana Karn, president of RunGood Poker Series. “We've carefully curated the spring season to deliver excitement, camaraderie and unparalleled competition.”

The RunGood Poker Series 2024 spring tour is making ten stops across the country. In a nod to the significance of achievement, newly designed Destination RunGood rings will be awarded to event winners. These rings symbolize excellence and the competitive spirit that sets the RunGood Poker Series apart.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, April 23
10AM – Seniors Ring Event $10,000 GTD (AGE 50+, Buy-in $250) (4 hours of late reg)
1PM – Series Opener NLH Ring Event $5,000 GTD (Buy-in: $250) (4 hours of late reg)
6PM – Double Green Chip Bounty Ring Event $5,000 GTD (Buy-in $250) (2 hours of late reg)

Wednesday, April 24
11AM – DeepStack Ring Event FLT A $30,000 GTD (Buy-in $300) (4 hours of late reg)
3PM – Main Event Satellite 3 SEATS GTD (Buy-in $80, 1 in 10) (2 hours of late reg)
6PM – DeepStack Ring Event FLT B $30,000 GTD (Buy-in $300) (4 hours of late reg)

Thursday, April 25
12PM – DeepStack Ring Event $30,000 GTD Restart
1PM – PLO Ring Event (Buy-in $300) (4 hours of late reg)
2PM – Black Chip Bounty Ring Event (Buy-in $300) (4 hours of late reg)
6PM – Main Event Satellite 10 SEATS GTD (Buy-in $145, 1 in 5) (2 hours of late reg)

Friday, April 26
11AM – Main Event FLT A $150,000 GTD (Buy-in $600) (4 hours of late reg)
3PM – Main Event Satellite 5 SEATS GTD (Buy-in $145, 1 in 5) (2 hours of late reg)
6PM – Main Event FLT B $150,000 GTD (Buy-in $600) (4 hours of late reg)

Saturday, April 27
9AM – Main Event Turbo Satellite (Buy-in $145, 1 in 5)
11AM – Main Event FLT C $150,000 GTD (Buy-in $600) (4 hours of late reg)
3PM – Main Event Turbo Satellite (Buy-in $145, 1 in 5)
6PM – Main Event FLT D $150,000 GTD (Buy-in $600) (4 hours of late reg)

Sunday, April 28
12PM - Main Event Restart
1PM – One Day NLH Ring Event $10,000 GTD (Buy-in $300) (4 hours of late reg)
5PM – Tag Team Ring Event (Buy-in $300/$150 per person) (2 hours of late reg)

Drawing on humor splashed with insight, nationally recognized syndicated cartoonist Brian Crane, also known as “Mr. Pickles,” packed the house as guest speaker Tuesday at the Carson City Senior Center.

The famed comic strip "Pickles" debuted in April 1990 and features Earl and Opal Pickles, who have been married for over 50 years. It shows the funny side of family and friendships. According to the wikipedia entry, the cast also includes their dog, Roscoe; their cat, Muffin; their 6-year-old grandson,Nelson Wolfe; Nelson's parents — their daughter, Sylvia, and her husband, Dan, a wildlife photographer; Clyde, Earl's friend; and Pearl, Opal's sister, who dated Earl many years ago. Opal's friend Emily also occasionally appears. Roscoe and Muffin are depicted with thought balloons (like Snoopy or Garfield) to express their personal views whenever they observe the daily routines of their humans or other incidents.

Syndicated by the Washington Post Writers Group, Crane creates Pickles by hand from a studio in his home in Sparks.

Crane notes on his "Pickles" Facebook page that he had a "great time at the Carson City Senior Center yesterday. I did a lot of talking and sketching. It was a full house. Unfortunately they had to turn people away."

Upcoming events at the senior center include:

— A reading and lecture on modern poetry featuring Glade Myler on Friday, April 19, 12:30 p.m. Myler will be reading poetry, particularly the Symphony in Grey Minor, about the state of Nevada and other poems in English, Spanish and Portuguese. This is a free event and will be held in the Joshua Tree room.

Also, Tuesdays through May 7, 10 a.m. in the Tahoe Room, features Steve Summerville who will provide insights on creative writing and memoir writing. Summerville, an investigative journalist, will lead attendees on a journey of discovery to unlock the past into a creative memoir.

— Free Tech Help for Seniors. The Carson City Senior Center is having regular one-on-one tech instruction tech help for members of the community to expand your skills. Help with: Emailing, Smartphone use, Microsoft Office & more. Sorry, no repair service available. Best to call for current office hours as the schedule varies. Tech help is free and is in the Case Manager’s Office at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. No appointments necessary, just show up. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.

Nevada State Museum staff invite all to contribute to a bee hotel this Saturday, April 20 as they celebrate Earth Day in Carson City. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the bee hotel, a nesting place for solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators.

There are two sessions:
— 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Session 1
— Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Session 2

Registration is required. Children 17 and under are always free. $10 non-member admission for adults. The museum is located at 600 N Carson St, Carson City.

For any questions contact Mahal Moon, Curator of Education, at the Nevada State Museum via email at mmoon@nevadaculture.org.

Founded in 1939, The Nevada State Museum preserves the state’s history through unique and authentic educational experiences via its collections, exhibits, events, and outreach activities. The knowledge of the staff’s archivists, scientists, and historians provides leadership in heritage education which adheres to the highest standards of public-trust stewardship. For more information, visit Nevada State Museum online at carsonnvmuseum.org. or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Macy, a 6-year-old gal who has been at our shelter since the end of January. She was surrendered because her owner could no longer have animals.

Macy is looking for a relaxed home full of short walks and lots of cuddles with her people. She needs to meet any dogs that are currently in the home.

She can be selective about other dogs, so we want to make sure that they will all get along before going home together. She has had really great interactions with kids in the past.

Here is what Macy has to say about herself: "Hey there, new pals! I'm Macy, a six-year-old gal on the lookout for a fresh start. My human friend couldn't keep me anymore, so here I am, ready to fill your home with cuddles and tail wags. I'm a sweet girl just looking to be the apple of your eye! I'm house-trained and crate-trained, and I love cruising with the wind in my fur. So, if you're looking for a loyal companion I'm your gal! Let's embark on this new adventure together, filled with love and lots of tail wags!"

The best news is that Macy's fee has been waived this week! You can meet her at the Carson City Nevada Humane Society at 549 Airport Road, Carson City, or by calling (775) 887-2171 to learn more. We are open every day from 11:00 am-6:30 pm.

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30.

Local residents are encouraged to register for the free workshop, designed to help prepare for the possibility of wildfires in the area during 2024. The workshop will be held in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Register at carson.org/wildfire.

The event is in partnership with the UNR, Reno Extension, Living with Fire program; Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 and Emergency Management; the National Weather Service and the Carson City Fire Department.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with presentations beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attendance is free.

Concerns or questions? Contact the Carson City Fire Department at (775) 887-2210.

Earlier this month it was announced that Carson City’s Burlington Coat Factory would be closing. Rumors of a potential Hobby Lobby taking its place have now been substantiated.

The popular craft store applied for a permit for the location Wednesday, according to the Carson City Planning Division.

Burlington is slated to close Friday, according to the company. It is not known how quickly Hobby Lobby plans to move in if their application is approved.

We’ll update with more information as it becomes available.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off! Audience members are welcome, come and cheer these folks on!
Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV
21+only, non-smoking, FULL bar

Calling all job seekers with at least one year of security experience!!! Specialized Protective Services is seeking candidates to fill their unarmed and armed security officer positions for the Reno, NV area paying $17.00 to $19.50 hourly.

Interviews are being held virtually on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at https://bit.ly/SPSHiring-May2. Guard card is not required to apply, ask how to obtain one.

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Up in the Pine Nuts, waiting for the sunset.

Hello fellow anglers. Yes, it is that time of year for the California opening day fishing season. This year we actually will have an opening day. Last year with our excessive snow pack, we were not able to get on many rivers until mid summer due to runoff.

But this year, you will have many choices to fish and recreate at. In Alpine County, you can fish the rivers in the morning and go ice fishing at Caples Lake in the afternoon. Speaking of ice fishing, we had a great time on Caples lake a couple weeks ago ice fishing with John Bartell and ABC 10.

The show aired in California for a couple weeks. But for those that would like to see the show. You can go to the Bartells Backroads YouTube channel to watch the show. See how we pulled a 28 inch mackinaw out of 5.5 inches of ice and snow through an 8 inch hole.

Now as many know, the opening day fishing season starts on Saturday, April 27. This is when many rivers will change over to allow anglers to use bait as well as lures or flies with a daily keep limit of 5 trout. I would also like to remind anglers that you can practice catch and release if done properly.

Keep the fish wet and calm. Removing fish from water causes stress, suffocation, and possible internal injury. Provide proper support. Avoid removing fish from the support of the surrounding water any more than necessary. Support the fish in a landing net, or cradle the fish gently with one hand beneath the belly near the water surface. Treat the fish gently.

Avoid squeezing tightly, which can damage internal organs and muscle tissue. Remember to never hold a fish by the gills. Use wet hands or gloves to handle fish. Wet hands or gloves will help reduce the loss of a fish’s protective mucus. Removing the hook, work quickly and calmly.

Keep the fish in the water or hold it upside down to calm and relax the fish. This will make it easier to remove the hook. Use the right tool. Needle-nosed pliers, hemostats, and other hook removers are essential for quick and efficient hook removal.

If necessary, leave the hook! If the fish is hooked deeply or the hook cannot be easily removed, then leave it. Cut your line as close to the hook as possible. Releasing your fish, let the fish fully recover before releasing it. Hold the fish underwater, in an upright position or secured in the landing net.

Make sure it’s ventilating before release — you should see the gills opening and closing. If the fish has difficulty regaining its strength, then face the fish into the current. The fresh oxygenated water can pass gently over the gills helping the fish “catch its breath.” Let it swim away on its own. Now if for any reason the fish cannot be revived. Take them back to your campsite and clean it for dinner.

There is no excuse for tossing a dying fish back into the river because you wanted a bigger fish or that you didn't know how to release properly. Because now you do. I also urge all anglers to check your regulation on each body of water you fish.

There are areas that will continue to be catch and release or have special fishing or season regulations. As you will see in my pre-opening day fishing report. One more thing to add and plan ahead of time. Right now we are having beautiful weather. But I have rarely seen an opening day that did not have some type of precipitation involved, either rain or snow. So make sure to bring warm clothes and maybe a canopy if you're tent camping.

Here's the latest report:

CAPLES LAKE: The lake still has 4 ft of ice and snow on it, but is melting fast. John Bartell caught a nice 8 pound mackinaw jigging a 1/4-ounce gold Kastmaster. The rainbow fishing was slow to nil. We tried various jigs, spoons and bait, with only a few bites. I give it until mid to end of May to be thawed out and ready to troll. The Caples Lake Resort is open for lodging and dining. For more information give them a call or stop by the resort.

WOODS LAKE: The road is still closed as of this week.

RED LAKE: The lake is still covered in snow and ice and is thawing quickly.

BLUE LAKES: The road is open to the first gate.

BURNSIDE LAKE: The road is still closed as of this week.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The lake level is still high, but is starting to get a little weedy in spots. The campground is closed due to wildfire. Fishing has been good to fair for anglers by the dam using powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers. BLM is almost finished with the guardrail along the dirt road. I would recommend using the paved road if you venture in. The dirt road is a head shaker full of bumps and ruts, but passable. There has been no blue green algae detection as of this week.

TOPAZ LAKE: The lake level has fluctuated a foot or two. The fishing has still been fair from shore for anglers using powerbait or mini nightcrawlers. Trolling has been good to very good on the north and north west side with Needlefish or Rapalas. Flashers and worms have also been productive for catchable rainbows. Boaters beware of floating debris on the lake. The Douglas County campground is open with some hookups. The unimproved camping along the shore has limited space due to high waters.

WEST FORK CARSON RIVER ALPINE COUNTY: The river has been flowing at 225 cfm and is open to catch and release with artificial lure and flies w/barbless hooks until April 27. The Alpine County F&G has planted the river with 900 lbs of 1 to 3 lb rainbows. for more information stop by the Creekside Lodge.

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER ALPINE COUNTY: The river has been flowing at 650 to 800 cfm and is open to catch and release with artificial lures or flies w/barbless hooks until April 27. This is where you check the special regulations, because on the 27th above Hangman's bridge.

The regulations change to a 5 fish limit with bait allowed. Below the bridge is open to a limit of two fish 14 inches or larger, with artificial lures or flies only w/barbless hooks. Last fall, the Alpine F&G planted the river with 1500 lbs of 2 to 5 lb rainbows after the season changed.

They have now added 500 lbs of rainbow as of this week. The Carson River resort is open for tent camping by the river as well as cabins and full RV hookups, firewood and propane. The general store is fully stocked for the items you need, or forgot to bring. They will be taking pictures of lucky anglers for their book of fame as well as the Naw hall of fame to be pictured here in this report. For more information call or stop by the Carson River Resort.

MARKLEEVILLE CREEK: The flows have been running good and the water clear. Open to catch and release, artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks until April 27th. The Alpine County F&G has planted 250 lb of 1 to 3 pound rainbows this week. Be respectful of private property in the area.

SILVER CREEK, ALPINE COUNTY: The flows have been running clear but may muddy up a little with runoff. open to catch and release with artificial lures and flies w/barbless hooks until April 27th. The Alpine County F&G has planted 150 pounds of 1 to 3 pound rainbows this week.

June Lake Loop area: As of now, June and Grant Lakes (except Upper Grant above the Narrows) are ice free. Gull and Silver Lakes are iced over but expected to be clear for the Opener. The sooner the lakes clear the more active the fish will be.

PLEASE NOTE: Rush Creek is not open to fishing until the Saturday before Memorial Day! June Lake Loop monster trout contest: This annual Opening Day event centers mainly around Ernie’s Tackle and Ski Shop in “Downtown” June Lake with help from local businesses and individuals.

Details will be posted throughout The Loop with more info available by calling Ernie’s at 760)648-7756. Basically, with no registration required, you just show up and fish any of the four Loop lakes, get your catch weighed in at a marina or Ernie’s, then attend the ceremony at the end of the day at Ernie’s. With multiple categories including kids there’s a good chance of carrying off an award and/or prize. That ceremony is a real hoot and something you don’t want to miss!

Trout Waters (available online only) for specifics as it can be a bit tricky. Here’s a few examples: Upper Owens River above Benton Crossing Bridge: Barbless flies and lures only, catch and release, open all year. Hot Creek: Barbless flies only, catch and release, open all year.

Rush Creek below Grant Lake to Mono Lake: Barbless flies and lures only, catch and release, open all year. After those changes in the regs there are many creeks in the area that are open before and after the general season usually becoming barbless flies and lures only, catch and release in certain locations. Again, for example: Parker Creek below Parker lake goes to barbless flies and lures only, catch and release. Keep in mind that accessibility to any local creeks may be limited depending on how much snow is on the ground.

Here’s a few quirks to those changes in the regs: Rush Creek between Silver and Grant Lakes, Convict Creek below the UC Study Area, and McGee Creek below Highway 395 are only open from the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30th.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR: The lake level is up to the airport level, and the Bridgeport Marina is open for launching and mooring. If you do not have a boat, they have various sized boat rentals.. They offer RV camping with full hookups. They have a few canvas tents right on the lake. The BFEF ( Big Fish Enhancement Foundation) has planted 200 lbs of trophy trout and Mono County planted 500 lbs of catchable rainbow trout. For more information call or stop by the Bridgeport Marina.

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER, TAYLOR CREEK, TROUT CREEK: All located on the south end of Lake Tahoe are not open to fishing until the Saturday before Memorial weekend. Then it is only open to catch and release with artificial lures and flies w/barbless hooks.

Monitor Pass is open. Caltrans is working to open Ebbetts Pass by the 27. Check the Caltrans website for updates.

NDOW FISH PLANTS: West Walker river (Wilson Canyon) East Walker River (by the elbow), Mith Pond, Baily Pond, Davis Creek, Wall Canyon, Wilson Common Pond, Seeman Pond.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. I hope to see you on the waters for opening day. If you get a picture of your catch. Send it to editor@carsonnow.org. Good fishin' and tight lines.

MINDEN — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it has published preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study report for Douglas County and incorporated areas. These materials are available for public viewing on FEMA's website.

The proposed flood hazard information includes additions or modifications to Special Flood Hazard Areas, base flood elevations or depths, zone designations, and regulatory floodways. This information will serve as the basis for floodplain management measures that the community must adopt to qualify for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Click here to view if your property may be affected.

This information is important to Douglas County residents because it may affect your flood insurance.

Community members who believe their property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may submit an appeal during the 90-day appeal period, which ends on July 10, 2024. Appeals must be supported by scientific or technical data and submitted to FEMA. The agency will consider all appeals and comments before making a final determination at the end of the 90-day period.

If no appeal is submitted by the community within 90 days, FEMA will consolidate and review any individual appeals or comments received during this time. The agency will then make any necessary modifications to the proposed flood hazard information before issuing a Letter of Final Determination.

For more information about these proposed flood hazard determinations, community members can call FEMA's Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or email FEMAFMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

Douglas County encourages all community members to review the proposed flood hazard information and submit any appeals or comments before the 90-day period ends. The safety and protection of our community is our top priority, and we are committed to working with FEMA to ensure that our floodplain management measures are accurate and effective.

Douglas County has created a webpage here to help residents navigate this process.

For more information about the NFIP, please visit fema.gov/flood-insurance. For FEMA’s press release on this topic, click here.

Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, welcomes the community to enjoy an evening of great music, delicious food and wonderful live and silent auction items to support animals in need.

The 2024 spring CASI Bark Whine & Dine is happening Saturday, April 27, 6 to 9 p.m. at Casino Fandango in Carson City. There will be live music by Bitter Root Duo, an Italian themed buffet, silent and live auctions and pictures with the Carson City Sheriff's Office K9s.

CASI is dedicated to reducing the numbers of homeless pets and shelter surrenders. Join us in helping more pets have access to spay/neuter services through CASI Critter Fixer. For more information about purchasing tickets, please call 775-230-6110. Hope to see you on April 27.

Click on the flyer for more information.

The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School.

The event will center around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the opportunities and concerns that come with its integration in K-12 education. Dinner will be provided. There is no cost for the event.

The meeting will be a joint effort between Carson City School District and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) as both have a great interest in how this technology can be appropriately integrated and support what schools do each day.

NDE has been hosting similar meetings across the state to get feedback from a wide swath of Nevadans. The Carson City School District and NDE will be using information and feedback obtained from the meeting to eventually create ethics statements, policy and a path forward for how teachers and students engage with AI.

The purpose of these quarterly Community Connections meetings with school officials is to accumulate feedback from community members on how the school district’s updated strategic plan is performing and suggest ideas and systems to better help meet the goals, objectives and strategies of the district’s plan.

Individuals planning to attend are welcome to share this invitation with colleagues, friends and neighbors who might be interested in joining the discussion. Community members and families may park along the curb in front of Carson High School and enter the building at the south entrance near the flagpole or park in the north parking lot and enter through the north foyer.

Jim Shirk is running for mayor and held a Meet & Greet meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at A to Zen. A nice crowd of citizens attended to hear what he had to say. Jim Shirk introduced himself and spoke about his past experience.
From serving on the Carson City Board of Supervisors as Ward 4 Supervisor, he shared some insights from that experience and some new approaches that he believes may benefit the people of Carson City moving forward. He emphasized changing directions with a new pathway that would help rebuild trust between the community and the Board. Jim also clarified the workflow/relationship between city offices and the Board and the significance of a budget study for transparency of spending. He welcomed concerns and comments from the people present and believes in listening to all issues that come to him. At the conclusion, Jim received a warm round of applause.

For anyone wishing to reach Jim Shirk with comments, questions, or concerns, his email follows: ilovecarsoncity@gmail.com. If you would like to meet Jim in person, come to one of the next Meet & Greet meetings at A to Zen on April 30th or May 2nd, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

Unlock Your Career Potential: Join us for an exhilarating and empowering Resume and Job Search Workshop!

Our workshop begins at 2PM and concludes by 4PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the EmployNV Career Hub, 2281 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV.

Please sign in upon arrival and of course, walk-ins are welcome!

For more information, call 775-284-9520.

We hope to see you here!

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Carson City will host its first "Walking as One at 1" labyrinth walk on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 314 N. Division at Telegraph.

"Walking as One at 1" happens on World Labyrinth Day each year where participants across the globe engage in a labyrinth walk at 1 p.m. local time. This synchronized practice creates a 24-hour rolling wave of peaceful energy that passes from one time zone to the next across the world. The idea is to collectively contribute to a sense of unity and harmony.

At 12:45 pm, a brief program to include an introduction to the labyrinth will begin the event. From 1:00 – 2:30 pm there will be an opportunity to walk our labyrinth or join in, seated, with a finger labyrinth. All are welcome and no prior experience is needed.

World Labyrinth Day is an international event held on the first Saturday each May, sponsored by The Labyrinth Society in collaboration with partner organizations.

The intention of WLD is to bring people from all over the planet together in celebration of labyrinths as a symbol, tool, passion, or practice. Labyrinths are found throughout the world with the oldest dating back 4,000 years. In contemporary use, labyrinths provide an opportunity for personal reflection, spiritual practice, or the reduction of stress. For more information about World Labyrinth Day visit: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/home

The people of St. Peter’s form an inclusive congregation that strives to be open-minded and spiritually stimulating. The development of our community labyrinth was a decades-old dream that came to fruition in 2018.

All are welcome at St Peter’s Sunday services and/or in walking the labyrinth at your convenience. To learn more, visit www.stpeterscarson.city or call (775) 882-1534.

The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is once again offering tours to the community beginning in May and continuing through the month of October.

The Nevada State Prison has an extensive history within Carson City, beginning as the site of the first meetings of the Territorial Legislature, and quickly becoming the Territorial Prison in 1862. With statehood in 1864, it became the Nevada State Prison, and was the only state prison in Nevada until the late 1950s. Until its closing in 2012, Nevada State Prison was one of the oldest prisons still operating in the entire country.

Please use the link here to purchase tickets. More tickets will be released each month. If your looking for something to do for Memorial Day weekend, please get yours now as tickets will sell out quickly!

Also noteworthy, there will be a fundraiser tour with Nevada State Prison Preservation Society on May 18, 3 to 8 p.m. Go here for information.

High Desert Habit - Honky-Tonk from Winnemucca. Nevada. This trio hails from arid, cattle covered hills, long crested valleys & mountains full of gold, the town of Winnemucca, NV. With various musical upbringings, the three shared common ground & as fate would have it, they came together in 2017 with a few friends to find they had a knack for making music.

By late 2018, High Desert Habit was well on its way to honky-tonkin anywhere that would hire & writing up a storm of songs. They self produced their first single "Magic" in 2020 and started hitting the gigs hard the following year.
By 2023 High Desert Habit would be performing year round, seventy plus shows across six states, & recording a live EP titled "Honky Tonks & Tattoo Shops" at Tin Roof Studios in Fallon NV, which is currently available on all platforms.

The band was recently featured on Longleys Line Podcast with Steven Longley out of Reno NV as well as Elko Backstage! with Sandy Beeler in Elko NV. High Desert Habit is an act you don't wanna miss!
https://highdeserthabit.bandcamp.com/track/magic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6D37aM5GfZdOrhQ5ifjanh...
https://youtu.be/yniv2Zebkl8?si=t3NByBHcGOIaXAr3
Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
21+only, non-smoking
full bar, food delivery allowed

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240427-paintandsip/

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

"Esto es México!” This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

Free - reserve a spot here: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240504-cinco-ballet/

Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

"This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

Free - reserve a spot here: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240504-cinco-ballet/

Brewery Arts Center | East Building | The Maizie Theater
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of jewelry making fun! It’s also a wonderful way to share time with your mom or make her something special! In this two-hour class, we will be designing & stringing two bracelets so you can give one away or wear them both! Either way you look at it, this is a great gift! We’ll be using acuflex wire, crimp beads and an assortment of fun & fanciful beads. This class is simple but the technique is a jewelry maker’s staple.

Tuition Includes wine/beverage.

$ 42.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed. Online registration closes 1 hour before class.

Get Tickets - https://breweryarts.org/event/20240510-jewelry-class/

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Pottery Studio
449 W KING ST
CARSON CITY, NV

Reno Tahoe Comedy is proud to present Bobcat Goldthwait at Piper's Opera house in Virginia City on Saturday, April 27. Since his first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian.

As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials, performed in venues all over the world, and even went on tour as an opening act for the Band: Nirvana. Bobcat is well known for his roles in “Scrooged” with Bill Murray and as Zed in the “Police Academy” franchise.

Goldthwait has gone on to become a well-respected Award-Winning Director. His Directorial works include Television (Jimmy Kimmel, Chappelle’s Show, Community, Maron, Those Who Can’t), feature films (World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams, Willow Creek starring Bigfoot, God Bless America, Windy City Heat, and Sleeping Dogs Lie) and documentaries (Call Me Lucky and Joy Ride). In addition to being a 4x Sundance Alumni, Goldthwait’s films have played internationally including Deauville Film Festival and San Sebastian Film Festival. Bobcat has been honored with the German Independent Honorary Award at Oldenburg Film Festival for his collective works.

Bobcat has also directed numerous standup comedy specials (Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Ron Funches, Iliza Shleshinger, Mo Willems, Gary Gulman, Hari Kondabolu, Eugene Mirman) and is currently working on converting his critically acclaimed documentary “Call Me Lucky” into a narrative film with Judd Apatow. Also in development is an original Narrative called “The Banishers” with QC Entertainment.

After fleeing Los Angeles, he now lives somewhere in the woods in Illinois with his girlfriend, Nora Muhlenfeld, and their five cats.

Featuring Comedian Justin Rupple! Go here for tickets.

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.

All materials included.

449 W. King St. - South Building - BAC Drawing Studio
Arrive through the 2nd Street entrance

$32.00
Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240515-learntosketch/

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets:
https://breweryarts.org/event/20240517-paintandsip/

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

By state law, once Carson City’s population reaches 60,000 residents, they will be mandated to create a new courtroom complete with a new judge and staff.

However, that comes with a price tag of at least $800,000 in staffing alone — and doesn’t include the price to expand the courthouse.

The courthouse remodel itself will cost around $20 million, and is slated for 2027. However, this year’s total funding for all capital improvement projects is $9.2 million — which includes everything from new roofing to HVAC improvements, vehicle replacement to pool upgrades, and much more.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are an estimated 58,600 residents in the capital city this year.

Two years ago, supervisors directed staff to begin looking at plans for a three-story expansion at the courthouse to accommodate not only the new courtroom but for other departments within the courthouse that need more space.

However, even at that time supervisors said they needed to begin discussing where the money would come from.

During Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the funding source had yet to be identified despite the 2027 construction date.

The mandated expansion also comes with an additional issue: with funds needed to go toward the courthouse, it means less funding for a major need — the rehabilitation of the juvenile detention center.

For several years, the juvie has been discussed as desperately needing a full rehabilitation, with multiple repairs and replacements continuing to pile up year after year.

During an assessment in 2022, it was discovered that the facility lacked basic necessities such as an alarm system and a fire sprinkler system, and the HVAC system was outdated and could not provide optimal air quality within the building. In addition, the facility could not comply with PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and ADA (Americans Disability Act) compliant due to the building being outdated.

Supervisor Maurice White said he spoke to people at the courthouse and asked them what their priorities were, the juvenile center or the court, and he said they told him “by all means, do the juvenile center first.”

White said he would like to see the project moved up and to get started on the design process now.

“It’s one thing if a person has a pothole they have to drive through or somebody isn’t happy with the grass they’re playing on, but we’re talking about individuals in our community that are already in a bad place and we don’t need to be putting them somewhere that has already been identified as being subpar. This project needs to go now.”

“But where (are we) going to get the $10 million?” Mayor Lori Bagwell asked.

“Maybe a smart aleck-y comment is maybe we don’t build a $10 million sewer project that we haven’t identified or properly studied as needed,” White said.

However, Bagwell pointed out that sewer funds and capital improvement funds aren’t one and the same, and sewer funding cannot be used for anything other than the slated sewer projects.

Supervisor Stacey Giomi said that the city will be mandated to expand the courthouse — with no such requirements for the juvenile detention center.

“I’m not arguing the need at juvenile, but we’re gonna get mandated to do a Justice Court by law. We’re not likely going to get mandated to do (the juvenile project) by law. I don’t know how to move it forward and, frankly, I don’t know how to fund it (by 2027). You can do a five-year plan, but it’s really a five-year hope.”

White said the courts could hold a “night court” or utilize existing facilities to adhere to the mandate.

“I’m interested in solutions, not excuses,” White said.

“I don’t think I made an excuse, I’m just stating what I think is fact: we don’t know how much money we’ll have going out that far," said White. "I don’t know that moving it one year forward or five years out will make a bit of difference until we get to the point where we have the money.”

Giomi said one way to potentially decrease costs is to stop using CMARs — Construction Manager at Risk — for these large projects.

A CMAR is a contract with an approved construction manager who will guarantee the delivery of a project within a guaranteed maximum price. What this means is, regardless of set backs or fluctuations in market costs, the construction manager must complete a project under a certain price tag or will eat the remainder cost themselves.

But now, Giomi isn’t certain this is actually a money saving move.

“If you compare, just for example, the cost per square foot of the (Emergency Operations Center) that we’re building to what Carson Medical Group just built, (our building) is more than double,” Giomi said. “I understand there’s prevailing wage issues that we have to deal with as a government that they don’t but that doesn’t account for a 50 percent increase.”

Giomi also said that local contractors don’t participate in CMAR projects so while the contractors are Nevada-based, they’re not local, which he believes may also drive up the price.

“I think we seriously need to look at that and maybe go back to the more traditional build bid process,” Giomi went on. “If we have to spend $1,000 per square foot for these buildings we’re never going to get them built.”

Deputy City Manager Stephanie Hicks said they are looking into additional grant funding resources for the juvenile detention center project.

“Once we obtain it all we can report back,” Hicks said.

Bagwell said she did not want to see projects moved up until funding was in place: “I don’t want to promise something to the community that we can’t deliver.”

Bagwell said funding sources for the courthouse funding will most likely come from additional bonds and possibly redevelopment funds, and that the juvenile detention center project may also possibly be able to utilize similar funds as well.

Supervisors unanimously approved the CIP for years 2025 - 2029 and directed staff to return with the 2025 final budget.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets:
https://breweryarts.org/event/20240524-paintandsip/

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.
All materials included.

449 W. King St. - BAC Drawing Studio
Arrive through the 2nd Street entrance

$32.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed. Online registration closes 1 hour before class

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240529-learntosketch/

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240531-paintandsip/

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the state’s contentious “ghost gun” ban, reversing a lower court’s ruling that the law banning the sale of unfinished frames and receivers of a firearm was unconstitutionally vague.

The unanimous decision released Thursday comes 13 months after oral arguments were held before the seven-member court, and nearly three years after the initial lawsuit was filed by Polymer80, the prolific Northern Nevada-based firearm manufacturer considered the nation’s largest maker of parts for ghost guns.

The Dayton company’s lawsuit challenged 2021 legislation that banned the possession, purchase, transport or receipt of any unfinished frame or receiver of a firearm, or assembling any firearm not imprinted with a serial number — a law that would effectively shut down a major component of Polymer80’s business in the state.

Before the law was enacted, Polymer80 sued and won a district court decision concluding key portions of the law related to the manufacture of ghost gun parts was unconstitutionally vague and did not establish clear enforcement guidelines. Lyon County District Court Judge John Schlegelmilch wrote in his ruling that “the most any court can glean from the definition is that it is something less than a firearm and more than a block of raw material.”

Read more: Fate of Nevada’s 2021 ban on ghost gun sales debated before Supreme Court

The court’s Thursday opinion reversed that decision, stating that the language of the law used terms consistent with ordinary meaning, and that “it cannot be said that vagueness pervades their texts.”

“Here, one cannot dance up to the line of criminality and then plead ignorance of terms commonly known in the regulated subject,” the opinion reads.

Gun control advocates say ghost guns and other unfinished firearm frames sold in a kit create a loophole, allowing for individuals who may be prohibited from legally purchasing a firearm to easily purchase and assemble their own stealth firearms without having to undergo a background check and other safeguards required when purchasing a weapon from a federally licensed firearm seller. The company and other supporters say its products are largely purchased by hobbyists, and that attempts to limit their business run afoul of the Second Amendment.

Though federal law requires completed frames and receivers to be stamped with serial numbers, Polymer80 intentionally designs “unfinished” frames, which are about 80 percent complete.

According to court documents cited by ProPublica, Polymer80 shipped nearly 52,000 items to customers across the country from January 2019 through October 2020.

At the same time, the number of privately made firearms recovered by law enforcement has increased dramatically — jumping from more than 7,500 nationwide in 2019 to more than 19,000 in 2021, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). ProPublica reported that the “vast majority” of ghost guns recovered are built from Polymer80-produced products.

In Nevada, an investigation by KUNR and APM Reports found that Las Vegas police had seized more than 1,100 unserialized guns since 2020.

— This story is used with permission of The Nevada Independent. Go here for updates to this and other Nevada Independent stories.

Revisit the cinematic classic, Beetlejuice, Friday, June 14 in Carson City at the Brewery Arts Center prior to the release of the new Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice movie coming out in September. Enjoy complimentary themed cocktails and snacks while dressed in your finest movie attire! The party begins at 7 pm with the doors opening for the movie at 8 pm!

$25 - Includes $2 processing fee. No assigned seating. Check in at Will Call when you arrive. No printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240614-beetlejuice/

Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

Postal Annex in Carson City is Celebrating Mother's Day. We are giving away some cool gifts for Mom. (No Purchase Necessary) Now thru May 7th,2024 at 2pm you can enter to win these cool gifts. A Naked Bee lotion (2.25oz) and one of our popular soap bars from Wavertree London. We hope to see everyone at the shop soon. We can help you with your shipments of gifts for your Moms to be delivered anywhere, right here in our store.

Postal Annex is located at 3827 S Carson St Unit 505-25, Carson City.

Thanks again James and Cindy

The Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is honored to announce bipartisan approval of a statewide initiative to expand early learning centers and child care access for Nevada families.

Gov. Joe Lombardo proposed the initiative in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs in order to expedite new child care seat availability statewide. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved a $16.7 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment for the effort. The initiative funds 14 projects statewide, involving the collaboration of seven independent Boys & Girls Clubs organizations and their respective board of directors and community partners.

The locations of the new centers were selected in areas of emerging industrial development, surging populations and/or few child care options; the funding will support Boys & Girls Clubs’ capital projects in Carson City, Dayton, Elko, Ely, Eureka, Incline Village, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Minden, Reno, Spring Creek and Winnemucca.

Mike Wurm, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Truckee Meadows based in Reno shared, “ARPA funding will provide the critical capital needed to bring these projects to fruition quickly. The projects are shovel-ready and many are highly anticipated by employees in mining, trades, charter schools and local government. It’s a game-changing economic driver for working parents.”

“The funding will double the number of Boys & Girls Clubs early learning centers and provide an additional 1,000 children with quality day care, mental health enrichment and Kindergarten-readiness activities. This is exactly what ARPA was created for – post-pandemic economic recovery projects to support hard working families,” stated Andy Bischel, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada based in Las Vegas.

In accepting the federal funding, Boys & Girls Clubs will obligate all funding via purchase, lease and construction agreements by the end of 2024 and expend the appropriation by December 31, 2026. Eight of the 14 projects are expected to be finished and providing services to families on or before December 31, 2024. The remaining six projects are due for completion in early 2026.

“This month's report shows ongoing and steady growth in jobs, up of 3.4 percent over the year," said David Schmidt, the state's chief economist. "The labor force declined slightly, as the number of unemployed people fell slightly more than the number of employed people rose, leading to a slight decline in the labor force participation rate to the national average of 62.7 percent in March.”

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):

— Carson City employment had an increase of 100 jobs (0.3%) since February, an increase of 500 jobs (1.6%) since March 2023.

— Reno employment had an increase of 1,700 jobs (0.6%) since February, an increase of 6,100 jobs (2.3%) since March 2023.

— Las Vegas employment increased by 1,700 jobs (0.1%) since February, an increase of 33,200 jobs (3.0%) since March 2023.

To see additional labor market data view the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards located at nevadaworkforce.com.

Read the full report below.

Nevada Statewide & Metro Area Labor Market Overview (March 2024) by Carson Now on Scribd

The Nevada State Museum and University of Nevada, Reno conducted archaeological excavations at Fort Churchill State Park in the mid-1970s. Museum staff and research associates are re-examining these collections reflecting U.S. Army and other military units’ occupation of the fort between 1860 and 1869.

Join Dr. Gene Hattori as he discusses the research that's been done so far.

The Thursday, April 25 lecture at Nevada State Museum, will be presented in person and via Zoom Meeting. Admission is $10 for adults; Museum members and children ages 17 and under are free.

Go here to register for either the in-person lecture or for the Zoom Meeting presentation.

Lanes reduced on U.S. 50 in west Dayton this Friday morning through Monday morning as we replace concrete barrier.

U.S. 50 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Baldwine Lane and Winters Parkway from 9am Friday morning through 6am Monday morning this weekend and next.

Two lanes of traffic will remain open on westbound U.S. 50 through 9am Friday morning.

Thank you for understanding as we make these important highway improvements!

Conditions and weather permitting, a number of prescribed fires are in the works through spring to remove fuels that can feed unwanted wildland fires.

There are two prescribed burns around the Lake Tahoe area this week, and a number of fires across the Sierra and into the foothills in western Nevada.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will begin prescribed fire operations in several locations on the Sierra Front, which is part of the Sierra and Elko Fronts Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscape Project. Over the next several weeks, fire crews will conduct broadcast burns near Reno, Cold Springs, and Verdi and Walker, Calif.

Project burn locations:

Carson Ranger District
Approximately 343 acres in two locations in the Dog Valley Fuels Reduction Project area located in Sierra County, Calif. One area is west of Verdi, Nev.,, along Forest Service Road 002 just west of Summit One and Henness Pass Road, while the other is west of Cold Springs, Nev., off Forest Service Road 010.
Approximately 37 acres in the Whites Creek Fuels Reduction Project area in the southern part of Reno off Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) in Washoe County.

Bridgeport Ranger District
Approximately 222 acres in the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Fuels Reduction Project in the Mill Canyon area northwest of Walker, California, off U.S. Route 395 in Mono County.

Prescribed fire notices will be posted near the project area. Forest users will not be able to recreate in the area when burning is occurring. Smoke will be visual during burning, so please do not call 9-1-1. Local fire departments are aware of these activities.

Forest Service advises that prescribed fire remains a "vital forest management tool used by land managers to decrease the threat of high-severity wildfires, reduce risk to homes and infrastructure, minimize human exposure to long periods of high-particulate smoke, and maintain clean drinking water. It also creates spaces from which firefighters can safely and effectively fight a future wildfire."

Burning excess vegetation also benefits forest health by improving wildlife forage and habitat, recycling nutrients back into the soil, reducing the spread of insects and disease, and controlling invasive plant and weed species.

Prescribed fire managers use different methods to reintroduce low-intensity fire into forests through pile, broadcast, and understory (underburning) burning. Broadcast burning is the method being used in Dog Valley, Mill Canyon, and Whites Creek Fuels Reduction Project areas. This type of prescribed fire focuses on burning surface fuels (e.g. grasses, needle cast, shrubs, small trees, and dead and downed material) in areas with little or no forest canopy present. Generally, it creates a mosaic pattern in the vegetation being burned, allowing for regeneration of different plant species, and breaking up the continuity of the vegetation. This promotes the health and diversity of different ecosystems.

Prescribed fire managers also create a burn plan, which includes smoke management details, fire control measures, acceptable weather parameters, and equipment and personnel needs. The burn plan also describes in detail how the ecosystem will benefit from fire. The actual days of ignition for the broadcast burn will depend on several factors including appropriate humidity levels, wind speed and direction, temperature, and fuel moisture. Burns only occur on days when weather conditions exist for smoke dispersal.

Air quality is an important value that is considered by land managers during every phase of the prescribed fire process from planning to implementation to avoid impacts to communities, minimize public health effects, and reduce visibility impairment on roadways. Before burning, prescribed fire managers coordinate with the appropriate state or local air quality regulatory agency or state forestry agency to ensure smoke is managed. For air quality data, visit:

Current Air Quality Index - https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Reno&state=NV&country=USA
Fire and Smoke Map - https://fire.airnow.gov/

When broadcast burning, the burn is split into several units which could give crews a place to stop ignitions if anything is out of the pre-established prescription conditions, such as too much wind. Crews can start again when conditions are more acceptable.

The public can get prescribed burn updates by visiting the Forest’s InciWeb (https://bit.ly/PrescribedFireInciWeb) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe) pages.

The Sierra and Elko Fronts Landscape has receive funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to support the USDA Forest Service’s National Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Landscapes were chosen based on the potential for wildfire to affect nearby communities, critical infrastructure, public water sources, and Tribal lands. For more information on this strategy and how the Forest is furthering this effort, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/landmanagement/?cid=FSEPRD1122888.

For information on burning activities on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts, please contact Fuels Specialist Steve Howell at steven.howell@usda.gov or 775-721-2064.

For additional information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, please visit https://fs.usda.gov/htnf or participate in the conversation at https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe and https://facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/.

Escape rooms are opening in Carson City this weekend at 716 N. Carson St. Owners Jennifer Smith and Tracey Hudson have worked to create unique escape room experiences that offer classic games alongside all-new puzzles to appeal to game lovers and problem solvers of all experience levels.

After many months of planning, building and working with the city, Escape 36 is booking now for both of their one-of-a-kind escape rooms.

The Locker Room takes groups on a football-themed adventure in Nevada Nighthawks stadium where they will have 60 minutes to find a bomb and disarm it before it blows up.

Triple Crossed? starts participants at the home of a bank robber, where they have 60 minutes to find the stashed money and get out before they are caught by the rest of the double-crossed gang.

Escape 36 will also be adding a new Crime Scene Experience in May with a theme that will change every couple of months. The first experience will highlight Mark Twain in conjunction with the Mark Twain Days Festival in Carson City.

Bookings are available Thursdays through Sundays at https://escape36.com

Escape 36 will also accept special booking times during off hours for team building and other special events.

Thursday evening, Carson City Supervisors approved the language for two ballot questions dealing with an increase in taxes for the specific purpose of fixing local roads.

The first is an increase of 0.25 percent of the Special Purpose Sales Tax. By state law, Carson City is authorized to enact an ordinance imposing a sales tax rate of up to one half of one percent (0.5 percent) for the purposes of maintaining roads among other uses.

Previously, the city enacted a sales tax of 0.25 percent, and if approved by the majority of voters, would increase to 0.5 percent.

Currently, the sales tax in Carson City is 7.60 percent including both state and local taxes. This would increase to 8.1 percent total, which would have Carson City fall between Washoe County’s rate (8.265 percent) and the rate for Storey, Churchill and Nye (7.60).

The second is a supplemental government services tax (GST) which is based on the value of a vehicle registered in Carson City. The ballot measure is proposing a tax of $0.01 on each $1.00 of valuation.

For example, a driver with a $50,000 car will pay $175 the first year, and in year 9 or over with a depreciation rate of 15 percent will pay $26.25 per year.

Sales tax is estimated to generate between $4 million and $4.5 million per year, and the GST is estimated to generate about $2.5 million per year.

According to the staff report, the annual estimated funding deficit for road construction, maintenance and repair is $21 million. Carson City’s annual available budget for road projects is approximately $4.5 million.

“While the proceeds from Sales Tax and GST do not fill the full funding deficit, they represent an over 200 percent increase in the City’s funding for roads and serve as a critical addition to the City's annual budgets,” staff wrote.

Board discussions

Taxes will be used only to construct, maintain or repair local public roads.

Supervisor Maurice White said that he was against the tax being used towards the reconstruction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

However, supervisors Stacey Giomi and Curtis Horton said it would be impractical to fix a road without fixing what’s attached to it.

“I don’t see how you fix local roads that abut crumbling concrete and leave the crumbling concrete,” Giomi said. “If we’re going to do that I think we should be upfront that that’s what we’re going to do.”

Giomi said they’ve already stripped out funding for things like street sweeping, signage and snow removal, but in his mind, curbs, gutters and sidewalks are part of the road.

“It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to go down that street and replace every inch of concrete, but you’re going to replace what’s required within the project to maintain your drainage or federal requirements for ADA,” Horton said. “It’s standard to (fix the issues on the cement) and leave the rest, but you cannot completely ignore it.”

Mayor Lori Bagwell said the public wouldn’t be happy if only roads were replaced but the deteriorating sidewalks were left without repairs.

“I think it would be difficult to explain to the public ‘I left your crumbling sidewalk there because I only fixed the asphalt but let everything else crumble,’” Bagwell said.

White said the tax wouldn’t be able to fund everything 100 percent, so everything “extra” needed to be cut away. He said that while other people are complaining about sidewalks, the conversation is around fixing the roads alone.

He went on that the city should find alternative funding for sidewalk, curb and gutter fixes.

“In some instances you might be able to draw on another account but in other words you’re not going to be able to do it and I wouldn’t want to see this project hampered because that funding wasn’t available from another account,” Horton said.

In the end, supervisors unanimously approved the two ballot questions. Next, appointed committees will work to create pros and cons on the ballot measures.