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AN INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER FOR RESIDENTS OF CARSON CITY Survey results focus on leading issues of service, growth, funding Eight out of every 10 Capital City residents responding ceptable,” said Berkich, “and it’s the leading reason we to a bi-annual survey scored Carson City staff and continue our economic development efforts toward departments as helpful and courteous, results show. The increasing the City’s sales tax revenues.” questions, completed and returned by 53% of the The sales tax receipts account for 43% of the 752 residents who received a survey by City’s annual operating budget to fund basic City mail, measured service satisfaction, services, like parks and recreation, library, and funding and growth issues, and also sheriff and fire protection. Generating addi- solicited comments about individual tional sales tax revenue is key to support- concerns, observations, or recom- ing increased services necessary to serve mendations for City leaders. We see these a growing population like Carson City. “We see these results as a With sales tax revenue a significant report card on the quality of results as a and essential portion of the operating service levels being provided budget, City planners continue to to the community,” said City “report card on emphasize long-range economic Manager John Berkich. development projects that can pro- “We’re also impressed with the quality of vide increased sales tax dollars, year the level of survey participa- in and year out. tion and believe it shows that service levels residents want to express their being provided to Community development thoughts and their opinions planning key about how we’re doing as a City the community, government. We learned a lot Several respondents expressed con- about where we’re doing well and cerns about growth-related issues and the areas that need additional atten- potential negative effect on key quality of tion. life standards, like this comment: “I am a 26- Among individual comments, issues of year resident of Carson City and the city’s devel- traffic, growth, zoning, redevelopment and opment is of concern to me.” budget priorities were plentiful. “Planned development, quality of life, and adequate resources for the future,” the City Manager explained, Sales tax, not property tax ”“are the foundation of the City’s recently completed eco- Some of the comments reflect this same philosophy: nomic development plan. It’s our job to make sure those For instance, comments made it clear there is over- elements are in the forefront of the community’s future “Open space is important to me. Keep up the good whelming opposition to any suggestion that property tax- development.” work on that.” “Save us some sagebrush.” “I think the based initiatives fund increased City services and facili- “The goal is not growth,” Berkich added, “but rather river walk was a great idea. I would support more ties, regardless of population growth. planned development. Growing the wealth of the com- parks.” Holding property tax rates — among the lowest in munity and improving the health of the City’s govern- Other issues, that generated several personal com- Nevada — down is a commitment often expressed by ment is essential to our future and to providing the high- ments were traffic, the freeway progress, and transporta- City leaders and managers. est level of services while maintaining low property tax tion. “We certainly hear within this survey and from every- rates for our residents.” One question, closely split 54% in favor, 46% against, day comments that increased property taxes are unac- asked if the 5 cents per gallon fuel tax should be main-

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Carson City’s Community Shared Vision Statement Proud to be Nevada’s State Capital, Carson City will perpetuate its heritage, cultural diversity and natural setting by providing a well- planned community for people of all ages and backgrounds. We will work together under an open government process to guarantee the Ward 2 best possible environment of public safety, a strong economy, and an effective infrastructure. Quality education and recreation will pro- vide our citizens with a sense of well-being and personal freedom. Carson City will continue to be a leader in effective local government. Ward 1

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Ray Masayko Robin Williamson Jon Plank Pete Livermore Richard Staub S MAYOR WARD 1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4 Hilerbrand, Tamara and Richard Knight, Marta Magistrali, Jean Moltz, D.D. Monroe, HOW TO CONTACT Jean Opperman, Molly and Paul Sinnott, Julie Taylor, Beth Theuret, Linda PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENTS Thompson, and Marena and Roger Works! Thanks also go to teen leaders Amy Artman, Board of Supervisors ...... 887-2100 Horticulture Happenings Ashley Bauer, Rebecca Clark, Corey ...... 887-2100 Bohner, Vince Cramer, Ian Knight, City Manager FALL PRUNING AND GARDEN MAIN- Adrienne Lipka, Tessa Miller, Maura TENANCE DEMONSTRATION: Building Department ...... 887-2310 O’Neill, Jessica Poole, Desiree Rogers, Everyone is welcome to come to an open Annamarie Theuret, Traci Trenoweth, Kristy Community Development...... 887-2180 workshop presented by University of Williamson, Larissa Works, and Tawny Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Zaugg. Your efforts help us all. Recreation Division ...... 887-2290 Gardener volunteers at Cscape ...... 887-2210 Demonstration Garden in Mills Park, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Fire Department (non emergency) September 14th at 8:30 am. Master Almost nine out of ten kids tell us that they ....887-2500 Gardeners will be demonstrating the essen- Sheriff’s Department (non emergency) would volunteer if they knew how to help tials of fall yard maintenance: everything and where they could help. Adults partner- Animal Control ...... 887-2171 from deadheading flowers, pruning, to how ing with kids can become resources to get to deal with unwanted sucker plants, and things done. Health Department...... 887-2191 water issues. Public Library...... 887-2244 Dedicated adult volunteers can be instru- MASTER GARDENERS TRAIN AGAIN: mental in facilitating youth community Utility Department...... 887-2355 A new group of volunteers begins Master service projects, from helping youth with Gardener training September 10 through ideas for projects and working with other Senior Center...... 883-0703 10. These dedicated students of adults in community service agencies, to horticulture will soon be sharing their new shuttling youth and supplies to worksites. knowledge with their community, teaching Adults can set a powerful example for CAPITAL CITY FOCUS workshops, answering calls, testing soil, and young people through service to the com- Planning Our Future Together working with youth gardeners. There may munity. still be room in the fall program, so if you want more information call Master Why adults are into helping kids volunteer: CCF is published as a service to the residents of Carson City. Gardener coordinator Wendy Hanson at All city departments contribute material to this newsletter. 784-4848 or email her at • To teach the values of service and [email protected]. Editor: Liz Teixeira community involvement. Coordinated from the Carson City Manager’s Office. Youth Happenings • To build self-confidence and responsibility. VOLUNTEERS- The Backbone of 4-H Comments on the newsletter, format and content are welcome. Volunteers are the backbone of 4-H! • Shared concern about issues that affect their Please write to: The 4-H program is built on volunteers who community and the world. City Manager’s Office donate their time, talents, and energy to help 201 N. Carson Street youth learn new skills and become better • Partnering across generations to build citizens. We wish to thank our active adult Carson City, Nevada 89701 meaningful relationships and to and youth volunteers for all they do to assist make a difference. or call: 887-2100. our local youth in their journey to adult- Additional copies of CCF are available at the hood. Thank you Maureen Baker, Diane How do adults get involved? Contact Jill City Manager’s Office. Barndt, Becky Beisenstein, Susan Bohner, Tingey, 4-H Program Coordinator at 887- Pam Borgman, Al Clark, Laurel Consalvo, 2252 or email at [email protected] Susan Dunt, Charlie Fisher, Denise Gazell, Eileen Herrington, Deborah and Robert HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY 4-H! Sept/Oct 2002 Page 3 CARSON CITY LIBRARY Celebrate Your Freedom to Read “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” Benjamin Franklin

This era of post 9-11 provides an opportu- nity to energize our exploration of what it means to be an American as we define our role in today’s global society. Your public library, essential to a democracy, allows free access to information which can help navi- gate this journey of exploration.

Banned Books Week, September 21-28, 2002, celebrates our freedom to read during a time dialogue is essential. This nation-wide event highlights the importance of free speech and free expression. Banned Books Week reminds us of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and how important it is to pro- tect them.

According to the Office for Intellectual Freedom, over 6,364 reported challenges requesting a banning of a book have been made. Many challenges for banning go unre- ported. Books such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and Calendar of Events Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger use diffi- cult issues to teach important lessons. Books can teach about tolerance, self-worth and for Carson City Library individuality; qualities we should want to understand and personify. Ongoing Youth Programs

Pat Scales, author of Teaching Banned FAMILY NIGHT: Tuesday Nights, 7:00 p.m. Books:12 Guides for Young Readers, says For all ages and their families-Children enjoy stories from picture books, songs, story- “The is a diverse country in telling, flannel board stories, and occasional crafts. many ways, especially when it comes to deciding what’s appropriate for children. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Parents have the right and responsibility to A special time for children ages 3-5 years old. This program exposes children to a restrict what their children read, but no one variety of authors, new songs, finger plays, and flannel board stories. We ask that an should be able to make those decisions for adult remain near the story time room should the child need assistance. someone else’s children. The freedom to read is one of the best and most important BIENVENIDOS: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. ways kids learn about the world around “Welcome Program” an English/Spanish Bilingual Story Time...Songs, action rhymes them.” and books are shared in both languages. Designed for Spanish and for English speak- ing children of all ages and their parents. Through the annual celebration of Banned Books Week we are reminded of the fear of censorship and book burning. At the Carson LAP-SIT PROGRAM: now offering two sessions: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 City Library you can rediscover the significance of words like democracy, freedom, cit- a.m. A program of nursery rhymes, picture books, and flannel board stories for two- izenship and community. Our library provides resources and promotes dialogue; year olds. Presentation is approximately twenty minutes long. This program supports libraries connect communities; free people need free libraries-now-more than ever. language development, listening skills, interaction and growth imagination. September is “Library Card Sign-Up Month,” so, if you don’t already have a library card, stop by the Carson City Library, get a library card and read a banned book (after all, if you don’t like it, you don’t have to read it...) Other Scheduled Programs A listing of book titles which have been challenged for banning can be found online at http://www.ala.org/bbooks/top100bannedbooks.html. September Library Card Sign-Up Month Monday, September 2nd, -Library Closed Remember to celebrate your freedom to read- not just during Banned Books Week- but everyday! Tuesday, September 17th, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Landmarks Society September 21-28 Banned Book Week The Carson City Library, open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located at the corner Saturday, October 5th, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Oktoberfest 2002! of Roop and Washington Streets. Telephone 887-2244 for more information. Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park Friday-Saturday, October 25-26, Nevada Day Weekend-Library Closed Page xx CAPITAL CITY

FOCUSSeptember/October 2002 upcoming events All dates and times subject to change without notice. For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at 887-2290. SUNDAYS 4 11 Ponderosa Bible Baptist Church, Carson River Advisory Meeting, Carson City Regional Sierra Room, 10am & 6pm Sierra Room, 6:00pm Transportation Commission Meeting, Ponderosa Bible Men’s Meeting, Sierra Room, 5:30pm TUESDAYS Bonanza Room, 7:00pm Dog Obedience classes, Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 6:30pm 5 & 19 12 (New session beginning October 1, 2002) Carson City Board of Supervisors Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Sierra Room, 8:30am Leadership Meeting, Sierra Room, 8:00am WEDNESDAYS 7 Silver Rose Renaissance Arts, Boys & Girls Club Auction, Comstock Room, 7pm Mills Park Pavilion C, 2:00pm-7:00pm, 14 Dr. D’Ascoli Study Skills, (For more info, call Cathy Sierra Room,10:00am THURSDAYS Blankenship at 882-8820) Ponderosa Bible Baptist Church, 14-15 Bonanza Room, 7pm 7 & 21 All Things Mystical Fair, Carson City Sheriff’s Traffic Gymnasium, 9:00am-6:00pm School, SATURDAYS on the 14th & 10:00am-3:00pm on Sierra Room, 8:00am Church of God services, the 15th Bonanza Room, 1pm 8 Arundel Auction, 15 MON-WED-FRI Exhibit Hall, 10:00am St. Teresa’s School Basque Weight Resistance Training (for more info, call Mary Cerquitella Festival, for Seniors at 883-0808) Exhibit Hall, 12:00pm-4:00pm Bonanza Room - 10am (for more info, call Judy Elvis at 882- 9 3728) Carson City Convention & SEPTEMBER Visitors Bureau, Sierra Room, 5:30pm 16 2002 Clear Creek Watershed Meeting, 9 & 23 Exhibit Hall, 6:00pm 3 EVMS Guide Dog Meeting, Primary Elections, Gymnasium, Exhibit Hall, 7:00pm Carson City Parks Open Space 7:00am-7:00pm Meeting, 10 & 24 Sierra Room, 5:30pm 3 & 17 Carson City School District Carson City Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Commission, CALENDAR Sierra Room, 7:00pm Sierra Room, 6:00pm 17 OCTOBER 14 Ponderosa Bible Women’s Meeting, Convention & Visitors Bureau Meeting, Bonanza Room, 7:00pm 2002 Sierra Room, 5:30pm 1 & 15 14 & 28 18 Carson City Parks & Recreation EVMS Guide Dog Meeting, Carson City Airport Authority Meeting, Commission, Exhibit Hall, 7:00pm Sierra Room, 6:00pm Sierra Room, 6:00pm 15 2 Ponderosa Bible Women’s Meeting, 20 Bonanza Room, 7:00pm Carson City Middle School Dance, Ponderosa Bible Men’s Meeting, Bonanza Room, 7:00pm Gymnasium, 7-10pm, 16 (for more info, call Joyce at 782-2105) Carson River Advisory Committee Meeting, Carson City Airport Authority Meeting, Sierra Room, 6:00pm Sierra Room, 6:00pm 21 Eckankar Worship Services, 3 & 17 18, 25, 26 & 27 Brewery Arts Center presents, Bonanza Room, 9:30am Carson City Board of Supervisors Meeting, Sierra Room, 8:30am Western Nevada Performing Arts presents 26 & 27 “Cinderella”, 21-22 4 & 5 7:00pm on the 18th, 25th & 26th, Croskery ADHD Seminar, 2:00pm on the 27th (for more info, call Nevada State Horsemen Show, Brewery Arts-883-1976) Fairgrounds Front Arena, 8:00am Bob Boldrick Theater, 3:45pm on the 4th and 8:00am on the 5th (For more info, call Georgia Tachoires at 852-3011) 19 5 Nevada Day Community Fundraiser, German Shepherd Dog Club Show of Reno, Empresas Mexican Rodeo, Exhibit Hall, 6:00pm, (for more info, Fuji Park, 7:00am-7:00pm Fairgrounds Front Arena, 2:00pm-10:00pm call Virginia Nuzum at 882-2600) (For more info, call Phil Anguiana at 721-6745) Eckankar Worship Services, 21, 22, 26, 27 & 28 5 & 19 Bonanza Room, 9:30am Tahoe Arts presents “Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde”, Carson City Sheriff’s Traffic School, Bob Boldrick Theater, 27 & 28 8:00pm Sierra Room, 8:00am Carson City Symphony, on the 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th and 2:00pm Bob Boldrick Theater, 7:30pm performance matinees on the 22nd & 28th 8 & 22 Carson City School District Board 19-20 Meeting, Top Gun Productions, 23 & 30 Sierra Room, 7:00pm Community Center Gymnasium, League of Women Voters Candidate Forum, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm,Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm on the 23rd 9 (for more info, call Chuck at 707-448-1892) and 7:00pm-9:30pm on the 30th Carson City Regional Transportation 21 Commission Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting, 25 Sierra Room, 5:30pm Sierra Room, 5:30pm Carson City Planning Commission Meeting, Sierra Room, 3:30pm 11 23-27 Ice Box Middle School Dance, RSVP Nevada Day Celebration, Bob Boldrick Theater, 7:00-10:00pm Mills Park, 4:00pm-12:00am on the 23rd 29 (For more info, call 887-2290x101) 24th & 25th Capital Community Concert, and 12:00pm-12:00am on the 26th Bob Boldrick Theater, 3:00pm 11-13 and 12:00pm-10:00pm on the 27th (for more info, call Mike Hughes at 687-4680) Nevada Carriage Club Horse Show, Fairgrounds Front Arena, 30 5:00pm-9:00pm on the 11th Carson City Planning Commission & 9:00am-6:00pm on the 12th & 13th, Meeting, (for more info, call Cathy Gallis at 425-6429) Sierra Room, 3:30pm

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It's all in Carson City for the annual Nevada Day Celebration.

Since 1938, Carson City has celebrated Nevada Day, the anniversary of Nevada's admission to the Union on October 31, 1864. This year's celebration of statehood begins on October 19 with a Western Dance and Barbecue, a performance of the Carson City Symphony and the annual Ghost Walk. The dance will be held at the Exhibit Hall at Fuji Park. The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will be performing at the Community Center that evening.

The will be on October 25 and the parade will be held on October 26 - the earliest date ever for the parade. This year the parade features Nevada's Indian Territory, and the theme is "Nevada is Indian Territory."

On Friday at the Brewery Arts Center, a free program Pancake Breakfast for children will be held in the afternoon. Featured will be music, living history presentations, and demonstrations of for Nevada Day traditional Native American Culture. The Nevada Day Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Friday, a plaque commemorating the Chinese history of Republican Women, will be held October 26, 2002 at the • Hot Air Balloons Carson City will be dedicated. Noted scholar Dr. Sue Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1837 Mountain Street, • Navy Jet Fly-Over Fawn has been invited to speak on the history of the Carson City, Nevada, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Chinese in Nevada and to give her living history presenta- breakfast will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children under • Parade tion of Ah Cum Kee, a Chinese woman born in Carson 10. The profits go to scholarships for Carson City and • Symphony City in 1875. Dayton High Schools. • Shakespeare Friday evening the traditional Governor's Ball will be held in Virginia City at Piper's Opera House. Many of • Nevada's governors and other historical figures will be in Live • Hand Car Races attendance. Also, that evening in Carson City, the Reno Jazz Orchestra will be playing at the new Performance • Rock Drilling Hall (formerly St. Teresa's Church) at the Brewery Arts on • Cultural Festival Center. the • Bands Saturday's parade begins with a hot air balloon lift-off and a flyover of jets from the Fallon Naval Air Station. • Dances After the parade, bands will be playing throughout the edge. • Steam Up Historic District. The Marine Corps Band will play after Or at least skateboard on the Parade Awards Ceremony at the Legislative Mall. it for a brief, thrilling • Beard Contest The High Sierra Jazz Band, Exit 22 Country Western moment during the Mills Band, American Steel Band and others will be playing • Crafts Parks Skateboard Contest during the afternoon at various locations downtown. The • Food Booths Capital City Band will perform at the Nevada State Saturday, October 5. Railroad Museum, where the steam train will be running. • Jazz For a sign-up fee of just and much, much more. Sunday, the Nevada Day "Just For Fun" Hand Car Race $5, riders with helmets will be held at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. and pads (additional safe- ty gear is supplied at no Throughout the celebration, there will be a Carnival at charge) can compete in Mills Park and art exhibits at the Nevada Artists' five age divisions for Associations' King Street Gallery and Great Basin Art great prizes, including Gallery. The Nevada State Museum will be featuring a skateboard wheels and Native American Exhibit, "Under One Sky." The Roberts decks, tee shirts, hats, House Museum will be open. The Children's Museum decals, and other give- will hold a teen dance. aways. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many more events will be held during the celebration from October 19 through October 27. For a complete list- Contact Joyce Lancaster ing please call the Nevada Day Office at 1 (775) 882- at 782-2105 for more 2600 or toll free at 1 (866) NVDAY4U or the Carson City information. Convention and Visitors' Bureau at 1 (775) 687-7410 or 1 (800) NEVADA1. Or, you may visit their website at www.nevadaday.com. Photos by Janet Jones Sept/Oct 2002 Page 7

evening and one Saturday each month. Applicants sub- mit a membership application to Carson City Fire Department and once a minimum of twenty applicants have applied, the Fire Department and WECO conducts interviews of all applicants. Personnel accepted during the interview process must undergo a background check and if no problems result, these indiviuals receive the 20- hour Entry Level Firefighter orientation. Once a mini- mum of ten personnel have successfully qualified to this point, the fire department conducts a Firefighter I train- ing academy. EMT personnel, once they have completed a six-hour orientation, they receive a 16-hour preceptor program which includes Festivities Warren Engine ridealong and familiar- ization with local proto- The Halloween Festival, scheduled at Carson Mall and Company Needs You! col. sponsored by Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, is Saturday Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carson City Fire Department and Warren Engine After successful com- Organizers expect between 300 and 400 pre-school and Company No. 1, one of the west’s oldest active volunteer pletion of either the school-age participants to this relatively new and grow- firefighting organizations, has begun its member recruit- EMT training program or ing community event. ment program for the current year. If you are interested Firefighter I Academy, per- in gaining fire and EMS experience, maintaining profi- sonnel receive a comprehen- The festival features the skits of Magic Clown and ciency in emergency response skills, serving your com- sive physical examination and with booths offering coloring contests, face and miniature munity, and being a part of an honored tradition as a vol- medical clearance, are deemed operationally qualified pumpkin painting contests, tombstone decorating and unteer firefighter or EMT in Carson City, here’s an for emergency response purposes. The entire process hair coloring. excellent opportunity. The fire department and Warren from application to granting of operational status nor- Engine Company (WECO) are in the process of recruit- mally takes several months to a year. But it is a year “We encourage service clubs, church groups, child ing interested, qualified individuals who desire to where, for the most part, personnel receive valuable care centers, and other youth-oriented organizations to become volunteer firefighters or Emergency Medical training and ridealong experience working side-by-side consider sponsoring an activity,” says organizer Joyce Technicians. with paid duty crews. This experience and training is a Lancaster. “It’s a great way to support the children of our WECO was organized on June 17, 1863, in Carson plus to those that desire a paid fire service career. community.” City, then a part of Utah Territory. The company is the oldest volunteer fire company west of the Mississippi Why not become part of the process and become a Most of the events are free, but River. Nationwide, WECO is probably the oldest contin- volunteer firefighter or EMT? Those interested may one, the Carson Middle School’s uously operated fire company, having provided uninter- contact the Carson City Fire Department for more infor- face and pumpkin painting booth, rupted service to this community since its inception. mation by calling (775) 887-2210, ext. 14 or by e-mail at generates money for student activi- WECO adopted its name from the Revolutionary War [email protected]. Applications are avail- ties. hero, General Warren. WECO purchased a Hunneman able at any Carson City fire station or you may complete hand pumper, two hose carts, and 300 feet of fire hose. an application online at the Carson City Fire For more information about the This original equipment is now on display in the fire Department’s websitehttp://www.carson- event or to inquire about sponsor- museum located at Fire Station No. 1, 777 South Stewart city.nv.us/CCFD/weco/wecoappl.htm. BE A PART OF ing a booth, contact Joyce Street in Carson City. THE PROCESS...BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIRE- Lancaster at 782-2105. It was very prestigious to be a member of a fire com- FIGHTER OR EMT. pany in those days, and the pride of being the first com- pany to get water on a fire held the highest esteem. The fact that there were two other volunteer fire companies, Clearview Drive Under Reconstruction Curry Engine Company No. 2 and Swift Company No. 3, in the area only increased the competition. Throughout A large part of the 2002 Street Overlay Program includes a total reconstruction of Clearview Drive from 200 the years, WECO firefighters have been striving to keep feet west of Silver Sage Drive to Capitol View Drive. The reconstruction work includes pulverizing the existing pace with the changing times in firefighting techniques, surface to a depth of 14 inches and resurfacing with a three (3) inch layer of asphalt. The intersection of Silver equipment, and keeping the ever present threat of fire in Sage Drive and Clearview Drive will be widened on the north and west legs to allow for additional turning lanes check. Even to this day with all of the modern technolo- to improve capacity. Other streets receiving improvements are as follows: gy and the vast science of fire behavior, WECO volun- teers still heed their sworn motto to the people of Carson City, “Where Duty Calls - There You’ll Find Us.” Street Name From To WECO is an all-volunteer organization that assists, Edmonds Drive Valley View Drive Snyder Avenue trains, and works beside other firefighters and paid per- sonnel of the Carson City Fire Department when called Silver Sage Drive Koontz Lane Clearview Drive to duty. Our members receive no pay for their services; Koontz Lane Curry Street Center Drive however, our uniforms, protective clothing, state-man- Musser Street Carson Street Stewart Street dated medical physicals, training requirements, and insurance are provided for by the City through a portion W. Telegraph Street Iris Street Mountain Street of the Carson City Fire Department’s budget. Fleischmann Way Mountain Street Carson Street Becoming a volunteer firefighter or EMT requires a commitment of time and service beyond just monthly W. Park Street Division Street Carson Street membership meetings. Volunteer personnel require the Miller Way Division Street End same training as career fire and ermergency medica serv- ice personnel. In addition to training, emergency Pine View Way Division Street End response, and community service events, volunteer per- sonnel normally work full time outside the fire depart- The total cost for this contract is $868,000. ment. As a result, training is accomplished in one Page 8 Sept/Oct 2002

Survey Says.... continued from page 2 MAGIC- GIVING YOUTH A CHANCE TO CHANGE continued from page 1 What is MAGIC? Teens, ages 12 to 18 years old, just entering juvenile justice or experiencing difficulties in What do Faith Hill, Orville Redenbacher, Holly Hunter, school or at home will gain skills to get out of the system tained for transportation projects after construc- Kevin Richardson (Back Street Boys), Martina McBride, and become productive members of their community. Randy Owens, Jim Davis, Dennis Hastert, Jacqueline tion of the freeway. This tax is used to fund the Meeting two or three times a week after school for eight Kennedy-Onasis, Orrin Hatch, Herschel Walker, Stacy weeks, each MAGIC (Making a Group and Individual City’s $19 million contribution to the project and Dragila, Archie Manning, and Reggie White have in com- should sunset in approximately 10 to 12 years. Commitment) group is made up of 10 to 12 youth who are mon? They were all in 4-H as youth. 4-H is a program for referred into the program by juvenile probation officers, That generated individual comments like, boys and girls to learn skills that interest them. Some of “Work harder to get the Bypass completed!” juvenile court judge, teachers, parents, school counselors or these famous individuals were involved in 4-H principals, or others concerned about a teen. Young people “Traffic problems are getting worse and should business/entrepreneurial, horse, arts and crafts, livestock, learn positive communication skills, problem solving and be our #1 priority.” rocketry, small gas engines, woodworking, rabbits, music, decision- making, self-responsibility, conflict resolution, and To date some $30 million has been used for camping, sewing, photography, and leadership projects. 4-H goal setting. Youth also select and conduct a service project design and construction of four major bridge offers a host of activities for kids. Call the University of designed to benefit the community. structures in preparation of completing Phase Nevada Cooperative Extension Carson City/Storey County One of the project with a four-lane freeway from office at 887-2252 to find out how you and your children Parents of these young people also participate. These can get involved. Lakeview Hill to Highway 50. Current plans call adults learn to positively communicate with their teen, man- age anger during conflict situations, recognize symptoms of for construction to start in early 2003 and be 4-H CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL completed by the end of 2004. drug and/or alcohol abuse, and positively discipline their AND SALUTES VOLUNTEERS children. Parents attend parent meetings taught by a Targeting 2010 for completion, City officials Across the country, 4-H will cele- know there will be a time when the most signifi- University of Nevada Cooperative Extension parenting brate National 4-H Week 2002 and instructor. They are expected to attend four meetings dur- cant traffic gridlock and slowdowns will be its Centennial, Sunday, October 6 ing the course of the eight-week period. Parenting classes resolved by freeway use. The City team works Saturday, October 12. National 4-H are held in the evenings. continuously with state and federal agencies to Week, celebrated annually, provides ensure the successful completion by that date. recognition to the 6.8 million youth MAGIC is designed for, and has proven successful with, “The freeway has been a long time coming,” involved in 4-H programs and the teens just entering the juvenile justice system or juveniles says John Flansberg, Transportation Manager, 6.3 million 4-H volunteers. with low incident rates. Project MAGIC, new to Carson “and all of us who live and work in Carson City City, pulls together collaborators from Cooperative Pledging their hands to larger know the toll it’s taken. All we can ask is for con- Extension, Carson City Juvenile Probation, schools, the service is a key component to the 4-H philosophy of learn- University’s criminal justice, education, and human devel- tinued support until the freeway is open.” ing by doing. This year, 4-H made a pledge to generate But traffic, cars, and roadways continue to opment departments, local volunteers, and offenders’ fami- volunteer community service and held local, statewide, and lies. define modern life and ongoing improvement of national conversations on youth development. By strength- transportation infrastructure is a budget reality. ening youth participation and youth/adult partnerships, A one-year follow-up study indicates that this co-ed group Continued revenues from fuel tax, rather than youth and adults are working together to make communities process and parenting classes are helping youth stay out of other tax initiatives, could help fund future road better places for everyone. trouble. In a system where most programs target and are projects. developed for males, this program is equally effective with During National 4-H Week, 4-H’ers in Carson City will girls. This program is giving juveniles a chance to change. How to communicate better participate in a food drive. The goal of the statewide 4-H It is also helping to save taxpayer dollars as juveniles leave Food Drive is to donate food to local community agencies the system and become productive members of society. that provide for families in need. Several key questions dealt with how and where residents receive their information about To refer a young person or to find out more about the program, From water quality to recycling to nutrition, more than contact Claudia Funk, MAGIC Instructor at 887-2252. the City, its funding issues, staffing, projects, and 150 4-H volunteers in Carson City pledge their head, heart, more. hands, and health toward improving their communities and The survey asked folks how and where they themselves. “By pledging their heads, 4-H volunteers con- get their news in order to help staff develop better tribute their knowledge and expertise, “ said Jill Tingey, 4-H RETHINK YOUR ANGER forms of communication. The question comes Program Coordinator. Whether planning summer camp, Do you find it difficult to get your children to listen to when the City continues to develop its web site. teaching in-line skating, veterinary science, sewing, or tele- you? Do you wish you had some different ways of solving “We want to present information that’s perti- vision production, the skills volunteers bring to 4-H disputes and communicating your wants to your spouse and nent, timely, and useful,” explains Public strengthen it and help young people. “Over and over, vol- kids? Would you like to learn different ways to manage unteers say they concentrate on what they can contribute, Information Team Coordinator, Liz Teixeira. anger and stress? If you answer yes to any of these ques- yet are amazed at what they gain,” says Tingey. “People “We also want to ensure residents can interact tions, then RETHINK Anger Management classes may help enjoy volunteering when they’re able to make needed you. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and with us through the internet. It’s another commu- changes in a community.” nication tool that can give and receive informa- the Empire Elementary School’s 21st Century Community tion, and be used to conveniently transact busi- Learning Center have teamed up to offer anger management 4-H volunteers range in age from 13 to well over 70. workshops to parents. Four RETHINK sessions will be ness with the City .” Many of them, though not all, are 4-H alumni who wish to taught over the course of the 2002-03 school year at Empire City departments will study survey results to give back to the organization from which they benefited. Elementary. Parents participate in 5 two-hour classes and increase staff and program efficiency, analyze They come from a wide array of economic situations and gain new strategies in recognizing anger triggers, learning trends over the past six years of data collection, backgrounds and share the common interest of positive calming techniques, new ways to look at situations that and develop solutions to address citizens’ con- youth development. make you angry, and ways of communicating that encour- cerns. age respect, honesty, change, and harmony. Call Sandy A variety of 4-H volunteer opportunities are available in Complete survey results are on display at City Wallin at 887-2252 for more information. Carson City. For more information, contact Jill Tingey, 4-H Hall and survey summaries can be requested. Program Coordinator, at Carson City/Storey County office of The results can also be viewed on the City’s web- the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 887-2252. site at www.carson-city.nv.us. Please call 887-2100 for more information.