Carson City Fire Department responded early Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of East William Street across from Gold Dust West.
The crash was reported at around 12:40 p.m. Both eastbound lanes of traffic were blocked by Carson City sheriff's deputies as emergency crews arrived on scene.
No serious injuries were reported. The Nevada Highway Patrol is also responding.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy, furnishing drugs to a prisoner and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Melissa Anne Ericsen, of Reno, was taken into custody at 4:39 p.m. Sunday in the 3300 block of East Fifth Street.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was called to the Warm Springs Correctional Center for a controlled substance report. The officer learned from a prison officer that she saw Ericsen and an inmate, Jesse Feehan-Jones, at the visiting table and observed the prisoner acting strangely, taking something out of a candy bag and then immediately taking a drink. The prisoner did this several times, the report states.

The corrections officer later found a black latex balloon containing suspected controlled substances in Ericsen’s hand after Freehan-Jones dumped the bag of candy out and she grabbed something off of the table, the arrest report states.

During a consensual Mirandized interview with Ericsen, she told the investigating deputy that she brought the drugs into prison for her boyfriend at his request.

Ericsen told the officer that she got the drugs approximately a week ago and brought them into the prison in her undergarments and gave them to Feehan-Jones in the visiting room. Ericsen told the officer that Feehan-Jones swallowed three or four balloons before being caught and the had one left as she tried to leave the prison. She was arrested. Bail: $92,500.

— A 52-year-old Mound House woman, Johanna Marie Thomas, and a 45-year-old-transient, J.D. Powers, were arrested Saturday, 4:10 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Carson Street for suspicion of conspiracy to traffic controlled substances, possession of controlled substances for sale, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the arrest report, an investigation led to a suspicious vehicle in an empty parking lot and occupants with known drug histories. A canine did an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted positive for drugs. During a search officers found three spoons with residue, several hypodermic devices, a baggie with methamphetamine, a large baggie with 50 smaller baggies with a “Jolly Roger” symbol on them, commonly used for packaging drugs for sale, the arrest report states.

Two of the occupants consented to search cell phones, J.D. Powers refused consent.
The text messages discussed drugs and drug sales, the arrest report states. Bail for Thomas and Powers: $21,137 each.

— A 24-year-old Carson City man, Leopoldo Vieira, was arrested Sunday, 5:40 p.m. in the area of 3 Lane Circle for felony suspicion of preventing a witness from reporting a crime and misdemeanor domestic battery. According to the arrest report, the man allegedly struck the woman in the back, arm and pulled her hair and then took the victim’s cell phone, threw it against a wall and broke it. The suspect denied hitting the victim but admitted that he did take her phone and threw it against the wall preventing her from calling. Bail: $8,137.

— A 20-year-old Carson City woman who was booked into jail Sunday, 10:45 p.m. faces a gross misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after she attempted to bring a prescription bottle with Ondansetron, in which she did not have a prescription. Bail: $2,500.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Sunday, 3:58 p.m in the area of Marian and Beverly streets for misdemeanor suspicion of driving on a revoked license for DUI, failing to stop at a stop sign and violation of bail conditions. Bail: $4,234.

— A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 6:43 a.m. in the area of Como and Saliman for two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants and misdemeanor domestic battery. Bail: $4,137.

— A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 2:29 p.m. at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street for misdemeanor suspicion of petit larceny. The man allegedly went into the store, selected an arm brace from the store shelf, went to customer service and attempted to return the arm brace using an old receipt. However customer service denied the return. The man then took the arm brace, passed all points of pay and exited the store. The suspect was read his Miranda rights where admitted to the theft. Bail: $352.

— A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 1:24 a.m. in the 300 block of East William Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, driving with a suspended license, fictitious plates, no proof of insurance and being in violation of alternative sentencing.

According to the arrest report, a deputy made a traffic stop on the vehicle at 12:52 a.m. for having a non-functioning passenger tail lamp. The officer met with the driver who had the odor of marijuana coming from his person. He advised he smoked marijuana recently and consumed alcohol.

The front seat passenger in the vehicle was a 15-year-old female, who also had an odor of alcohol coming from her person and provided a preliminary breath sample of .124, the arrest report states.

The suspect admitted to drinking shots of vodka and smoking marijuana within the past few hours of the stop. He submitted to field sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment on the tests. He was taken into custody. Bail: $4,390.

— A 33-year-old Dayton man, Michael Mcknight, was arrested Saturday, 6:23 p.m. in the 3800 block of Highway 50 East for felony suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor driving without a seat belt.

Also arrested was a 22-year-old Dayton man, Daniel Lease, for felony suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and violation of pre-trial conditions. According to the arrest report, an officer made a traffic stop after observing a vehicle didn’t have a front or rear license plate displayed and the driver was not wearing a seat belt.

The driver then accelerated. The officer stopped the vehicle and advised the driver the reason for the stop. The officer then could see a moving permit was attached to the windshield of the vehicle. The officer could smell marijuana inside and learned Lease was on probation.

Both men then gave conflicting stories about what they were doing. A canine conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted positive. Inside the vehicle the officer found a plastic bag with methamphetamine. Both men denied it was their methamphetamine and were arrested.

— A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday, 11:30 p.m. in the 400 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor violation of bail conditions, which was not to be in a casino and to abide by a 9 p.m. curfew. Bail: $3,000.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 9:18 p.m. for misdemeanor DUI, no proof of insurance, driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to maintain a lane of traffic, driving on a suspended license, violation of bail conditions and open container.

According to the arrest report, a deputy responded to the 300 block of East Winnie Street for a report of an intoxicated driver who had run into a fence.

The officer arrived and saw the man on the sidewalk next to the vehicle, which had right front end damage from striking a concrete wall.

The man had an odor of alcohol on his breath and agreed to standardized field sobriety tests, showing impairment on the tests. He provided a breath sample with a result of .213, the arrest report states. At jail he provided breath samples of .334 and .320. Bail: $4,862.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man, Kenneth Case, was arrested Saturday, 9 a.m. in the 2000 block of Eastridge for a felony possession of a stolen firearm warrant and a parole and probation violation hold. Bail is $20,000 for the firearm warrant and a no bail hold in lieu of a hearing for the parole and probation violation.

— A 25-year-old Silver Springs man was booked Saturday into Carson City Jail for a failure to appear warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $165.

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

At libraries throughout the state, students can learn programming language to write and execute code that controls digital technology through the NCLabs online coding course.

“It’s super important in terms of 21st century literacy,” said Tammy Westergard, assistant administrator of the Nevada State Library and Archives. “Those are marketable skills, and the fact that people can learn that at the library is so valuable.”

However, the program is among many that are in danger of being eliminated under proposed federal cuts.

In Fallon, 3,775 people participate in the programs funded through grants.

“That’s pretty big for a town with a population of 25,000,” Lloyd said.

President Trump’s plan calls for the elimination of the $230 million budget for the Institute of Museum and Library Services along with three other cultural agencies — the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Nevada would lose $3.5 million over the next two years.

Some of the programs funded through through federal grants include the Summer Reading Programs, electronic databases, interlibrary loans, NCLab Coding courses, Diversity in Action and Nevada Reads.

“It’s a critical issue for us,” said Nancy Cummings-Schmidt, the vice chairwoman of the State Council on Libraries and Literacy. “It touches every single county in this state, it touches every nook and cranny. Libraries have made a big difference for families, children and seniors throughout the state.”

Libraries across Nevada receive $258,900 in federal grants for Summer Reading and Diversity in Action programs.

The Carson City Library is hosting several programs this month to celebrate Diversity in Action, a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds.

“Día, and programs like it, encourages reading and literacy for everybody in the community,” said Natalie Wood, creative learning manager for the Carson City Library. “We have a rich history here in Carson City with Native American, Chinese and Hispanic heritages that I’m not sure everybody knows about. It’s important to showcase all cultures to promote understanding and acceptance.”

Summer learning and reading programs across the state offer courses to enrich learning and help in student retention during the months away from school.

“We’re an integral part of the education system in this county,” said Cyndi O, director of the Humboldt County Library. “We offer lifelong education.”

Statewide, libraries receive about $4 million in federal funds, matched by nearly $5.5 million in state and local funds to match.

“Libraries are very good at doing a whole lot with a little,” Lloyd said. “Relatively speaking, you get a big bang for your buck. If we don’t have this, oh my heavens, it’s going to be a huge hit.”

Editor’s note: This is the final story in a series of articles to run in honor or National Library Week to draw attention to the services provided by libraries across the state. The articles highlight programs in danger of being eliminated under proposed federal cuts.

It's nearly summer and that means time to sign up for Carson City area youth summer camp. Online registration begins this Wednesday, April 26, for the St. Teresa Summer Camp, which runs June 12 through August 11 for Carson City and surrounding area children grades kindergarten through 8th.

Activities include fun field trips to Sand Harbor, Indoor rock climbing, archery, Lake Tahoe hikes, Reno Aces games, Fly High and much more.

Camp Invention is offered every week throughout the summer program and is included in the summer rate, said St. Teresa PE Teacher and Summer Camp Coordinator Carmen Mellow. She urges parents with children to sign them up for a summer of fun, excitement and outdoor adventure in a safe environment.

There are several weekly schedules to choose from, plus sibling discounts. Summer camp schedules are offered Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Limited camp scholarships are available.

Those with children interested can register online beginning Wednesday, April 26 at www.stts.org. For more information contact Carmen Mellow at cdelatorre@stts.org or call 775-882-2079.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising drivers of new lane shifts on U.S. 50 near South Carson Street as reconstruction of the future Carson City Freeway intersection continues.

Over recent weeks, both directions of U.S. 50 at the South Carson Street junction have been temporarily reduced to one lane and shifted slightly to the south. Beginning the evening of Tuesday, April 25 through early May, lanes will remain reduced to one in each direction but will be shifted slightly to the north. Motorists are advised to follow all posted construction signs and speed limits and drive safely through the work zone.

The work is part of the approximate $42 million Carson City Freeway Phase 2B-3 project by contractor Road and Highway Builders to pave and open the last approximately four miles of the freeway between Fairview Drive and the Spooner/U.S. 50 junction in south Carson City. Thus far, approximately one million cubic yards of earth have been moved and more than 82,000 tons of asphalt paving placed for the future freeway. The project is expected to complete, opening the final segment of freeway to traffic, in late summer 2017.

With funding from federal transportation funds, the state highway fund and Carson City, the project is aimed at increasing traffic mobility and safety with an interstate alternative to help remove through-traffic congestion from downtown Carson City. An estimated 43,000 vehicles daily are projected to use the section of freeway by 2035. Further project information is available at www.ccfreeway.com or by dialing (775) 888-7000.

The work is part of the approximate $42 million Carson City Freeway Phase 2B-3 project by contractor Road and Highway Builders to pave and open ...

As the week rolls along, it’s easy to get excited about the weekend. Genoa’s Cowboy Festival takes over the tiny town with music, poetry, artisans, food, and fun and the Comstock hills will roar to life with motorbikes during the annual Virginia City Grand Prix. While you’re waiting, enjoy a jaunt with Muscle Powered along the Carson River or take an Easy Walk to the Pioneer Cemetery. Tonight, songstress Canyon White will take the stage at Living the Good Life.

TUESDAY:

• -- Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• -- Agriculture Day and USGBC Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Painting What I Love’ paintings by Kathryn Grider of Spring Creek in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Ormsby Fire Road and Pioneer Cemetery - Meet in the school district parking lot at 1402 W. King St. (9am-10am; in case of heavy rain/sleet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
• -- $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• -- All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• -- All you can eat Wings at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
• -- Spring Health Fair at the Carson City Library (11am-1pm; community organizations will be providing information free to the public)
• -- Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! Luncheon ‘The Future Workplace: Robots’ presented by WNC’s Emily Howarth, Professor, Electronics and Industrial Technology at the Gold Dust West (11am-1pm; Tickets $16 in advance, $20 at the door; RSVP to 775-882-1565, limited seating)
• -- Carson Middle School Fundraiser at Pizza Factory on Hwy 50 (11am-10pm, order dine in, take out or delivery; a portion of sales benefit CMS Eighth Grade Promotion, please mention fundraiser)
• -- Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• -- Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
• -- $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• -- Carson City Arts and Cultural Coalition Meeting at the Bliss Mansion (4pm-6pm; all artists, representatives of arts organizations, and those interested in the arts in Carson City are invited)
• -- C@pital Coders at the Carson Library (4pm-5pm; open to all Middle and High School Students that have an interest in coding; learn how or learn new skills)
• -- Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• -- Relay for Life Monthly Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs (5pm-9pm; 10% of sales donated to Carson/Douglas Relay for Life every last Tuesday of the month)
• -- Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Carson River East Side - Meet at the first parking area on the right on Sierra Vista Ln off of Pinon Hills Drive (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Headlamps/flashlights and walking sticks are recommended)
• -- Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride with Muscle Powered -Meet at the Foothill Trailhead, off Winnie Lane (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions)
• -- Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• -- Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (Cancelled this week)
• -- Live Music with Chris Toomey in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:15pm-7pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must be accompanied someone 13+)
• -- Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:15pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
• -- Acoustic Tuesday: Live Music with Canyon White and Service Industry Night at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; free drink with $10 buy in)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)

A new restaurant is opening in downtown Carson City, according to reports from the Reno Gazette-Journal and Nevada Appeal.

The Union — a partnership of Reno-based investors — is scheduled to open this summer at 302 North Carson Street, site of the old Lake Tahoe Brewing Company, which closed in January 2016 ahead of its owner Michael Candelario's arrest on fraud charges.

Steve Neighbors of the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation said The Union was chosen above other bidders for two reasons.

"The Union was not the high bidder," he said. "We had a number of people interested and we did substantial due diligence. We ended up picking The Union because of the team's reputation and because of the uniquessness of The Union."

Chef Mark Estee, owner of Liberty Food and Wine Exchange in Reno and Chez Louie inside the Nevada Museum of Art, headlines the five-partner venture.

He is joined by Hub Coffee Roasters owner Mark Trujillo, Vast CEO and Founder Tanya McCaffrey and her general manager Nick Meyer, was well as chef partner Tommy Linnett, who has worked with Estee for 11 years.

Neighbors referenced Candelario as the chief reason why the Foundation's selection process took so long and due diligence was exercised in choosing The Union.

"What's unique about The Union is there are three incredible people," he said. "They just seemed like a really good team and were solid, responsible people based on our due diligence."

The Union, though, promises to be much more than the pub and brew house that the Lake Tahoe Brewing Company was.

Neighbors said the new business venture will literally be three-dimensional, tripling as a restaurant, coffee house and brewery.

"They are thinking of opening in phases," he said.

The first phase will be the restaurant and pub, Neighbors said, serving third-party brews.

The second phase will be the coffee house, followed by a third phase: An in-house brewery that will serve The Union's own brews.

Neighbors said he believes the licensing process to operate an on-site brewery has already started.

"It's my understanding they are in the process of filing for a brewer's license," he said.

Permits and licenses for the brewery portion of the business are expected to take longer than the restaurant, Estee told the Reno Gazette-Journal.

But he said he is hopeful the first phase will be open before summer pending remodeling work.

When the Lake Tahoe Brewing Company closed more than a year ago, it left behind several pieces of commercial-grade equipment still in place and ready for use. This includes commercial brewing hardware.

The pub's fare will be truly eclectic, Estee said, featuring a diverse collection of Italian, Basque, New Orleans, Asian, South American and more on the menu.

Estee told the Nevada Appeal that his operation will also focus on local ingredients from area ranches, farmers and even the Greenhouse Project in Carson City.

Did you ever want to help children in foster care? To be a voice for a child who cannot speak up on their own? What about just helping children in your community, letting them know that they are wanted and that there is a person (YOU!) who listens to them and advocates for their best interests?

Well that’s a CASA Volunteer. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. You are that voice for a child who has come into care and is navigating the world of child welfare cases. CASA Volunteers are individuals from all walks of life. Teachers, plumbers, caretakers, even snake wranglers! Anyone can be a CASA Volunteer who is willing to dedicate a couple hours of their time (each week) to a child who desperately needs a kind and attentive adult.

You don’t need a college degree and you don’t need to be a social worker or a lawyer.

Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

Come to the CASA Office located in the Juvenile Court Complex (1539 East 5TH Street, Carson City, NV, 89701) on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Meet our Director, Melanie McCormick, and let her explain just what it takes to help a child in your community. You’ll learn about the necessary training, all your questions will be answered, we’ll walk you through court reports and let you know that you are joining a wonderful organization that lets the voice of a child be heard. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case.

There’s no obligation to join, just a few hours of your time and you’ll walk away with a wealth of knowledge.

Please volunteer your time to change a child’s life!

Thursday, April 27, 2017 @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CASA of Carson City
1539 East 5TH Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 882-6776
CASAofCC@earthlink.net

CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case.

Eagle Valley Middle School’s FIRST LEGO League team, The Jedi Engineers, have returned from the FIRST World Festival Championships! FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, inspires young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.

This four-day event brought over 15,000 students from 33 countries together to test their innovation, problem-solving, communication, team work and robotic skills.

The Jedi Engineers are: Ryan Cooley, Cash Farnworth, Bryar Fancher, Emmanuel Alvarez, Kai Miller and Nevan McIlwee. Coaches are Lisa Stocke-Koop, Eric Fancher and Jason Koop.

This event was attended by over 30,000 people and was located in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green and Minute Maid Park.

The FIRST World Festival Championships had over 700 teams participating over the four levels of completion: FLL Jr., FLL, FTC and FRC.

The Jedi Engineers competed at the FLL level of the First Competition and earned the Third Place Core Values Teamwork award. There were 108 teams competing at this level. In the United States this level encompasses students from ages 9 – 14, in other countries this level is expanded to include students through 16 years of age.

The Jedi Engineers have continued to make this a historic season as they are the first Northern Nevada Team to win an award at the World Championship level of FIRST. These students earned the distinction of being the Northern Nevada Champions in January. Their next stop is an International Championship that they have been invited to this June.

The Jedi Engineers are continuing their fundraising efforts which include a yard sale at Eagle Valley Middle School on May 6th. Yard sale donations are being accepted at EVMS through the morning of the event. A car wash will be held May 13th, location to be announced on the Facebook page.

Monetary donations can be sent directly to Eagle Valley Middle School, with LEGO Robotics team noted in the memo or to their Go Fund Me Page, https://www.gofundme.com/lego-team-to-world-championship.

For more information on how you can help, please email lstockekoop@carson.k12.nv.us or check out their Facebook page, The Jedi Engineers FLL Team 8996 or the team’s blog at https://jediengineers.wordpress.com/.

The Jedi Engineers are grateful for all of the community support they have received. The generosity of our businesses and neighbors has made this achievement by these young innovators possible.

The quality of an organization’s workforce influences its ability to adapt to new and changing markets, as well as to grow and thrive. Without a skilled workforce to fill the jobs that make this possible, employers find it difficult to achieve their business objectives. Key to the economic prosperity of Nevada’s Sierra Region is workforce development that meets both present and future needs.

NNDA will highlight one such program this week during its April breakfast. The internationally-recognized Siemens Mechatronic System Certification Program is now offered by Western Nevada College. Rolled out in Fall 2016, WNC is one of only two higher education institutions west of the Mississippi River authorized by Siemens to offer the program.

According to Emily Howarth, Ph.D., Electronics and Industrial Technology Professor at WNC, “Mechatronics Systems are complex electrical, mechanical and fluid power technologies integrated into automated systems in high-tech industrial environments. Advanced Manufacturing is built on mechatronics!”

This program of study prepares students to earn the Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Level 1 Certification, a one-year program that provides an internationally recognized credential documenting demonstrated skills in root cause analysis, historical analysis for preventive maintenance, and system-level troubleshooting. Level 2 certification will be offered in Fall 2017, one of only two programs in the entire U.S.

Dr. Howarth will provide more information about the Siemens Mechatronic System Certification at the NNDA Breakfast on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Carson Nugget from 7:00 – 8:30 am. Also featured will be Manuel Laurel, Engineering Technician at GE Oil and Gas (Minden), who was one of the first to complete the Level 1 certification program.

Register today at https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/nnda-april-breakfast-thesiemens-mechatronic-systems-program-tickets-33666340932 Online registration closes at 3:00 pm Pacific on April 25, 2017. Onsite registration will be available at the breakfast. The cost is $35/person, and $25/person for NNDA members.

Carson City's unemployment fell 0.8 percent in March to 5.2 percent, a drop of 1.7 percent from last year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. In all, the agency reports Carson City added 700 jobs since March 2016.

Nevada’s two other major metro areas experienced declines in their unemployment rates over the month and over the year. Reno/Sparks rate fell to 4.2 percent, which is 1.5 percentage points lower than last March and added 6,800 jobs.

The rate in Las Vegas fell to 4.8 percent, down 1.3 percentage points over the year, adding 29,300 jobs.

“Over-the-year job growth remained positive for all three metro areas in March,” said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. “The metro areas are experiencing similar positive trends as Nevada as a whole, adding jobs to the labor market and experiencing unemployment rates below 5 percent. Additionally, unemployment fell in 17 of the state’s counties.”

Since March 2016, Nevada’s growth rate has been 3 percent, having added 38,300 jobs over the year.

A Carson City sheriff's deputy was treated for a bite wound Tuesday morning after responding to a Minnesota Street mental health services facility for a report of a man having a psychotic episode.

At around 11:15 a.m. deputies were called to the facility regarding an out of control man. The deputy arrived as four staff members were attempting to detain the man. The deputy was bitten by the man as she attempted to detain him, according to dispatch. The man was tasered.

The deputy was being treated at the scene by Carson City Fire Department paramedics. The man was arrested and taken to jail where he will be evaluated by Carson City paramedics after being tasered.

A 53-year-old Minden man died Monday in a head on vehicle crash involving a semi truck on Highway 395 south of Gardnerville, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Christopher Errol Oakden, was killed from injuries sustained in the crash in which he was driving a black Cadillac that veered into the path of the semi, said NHP Trooper Dan Gordon. Officers were called to the scene at around 9:20 a.m. on Highway 395 near Ray May Way.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2012 Freightliner semi truck was traveling south on US395 south of Gardnerville. A black 2003 Cadillac STS was traveling northbound. The black Cadillac veered into the path of semi-truck resulting in a head on collision. Oakden succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the crash, said Gordon. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Doug Hildebrand of the Multi-disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) is investigating this crash. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information related to this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Hildebrand at (775)687-9617 or dhildebrand@dps.state.nv.us regarding NHP case #170402070.

A Carson City man with a misdemeanor warrant who fled from an officer early Tuesday morning during a vehicle pursuit now faces a felony eluding charge, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Ty Erick Weaver, 43, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. for suspicion of felony eluding and a misdemeanor warrant for violation of pre-trial supervision, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, a deputy conducting an area check of Carson River Park observed a vehicle with fogged windows parked on the boat ramp at around 12:50 a.m.

When the deputy, unable to determine how many people were in the vehicle, moved to look inside, the white Nissan Xterra backed up the boat ramp toward the patrol vehicle, then went forward nearly going into the river and then moved toward the patrol vehicle, nearly striking it.

The vehicle then took off and began eluding the officer who had, by this time, activated his lights and siren. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at stop signs and moved through several residential streets with speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph, the arrest report states.

The vehicle then went westbound on East Fifth and then north on Fairview with speeds approaching 80 mph. Due to safety concerns, the watch commander ordered the pursuit terminated, the arrest report states.

The deputy learned the vehicle was registered to an address on West Sutro Terrace. Deputies went to the address and observed Weaver pull into the driveway and took off running inside the residence.

A female in the vehicle was detained and questioned. She said the two were at the river park getting intimate. She said Weaver panicked when the patrol car rolled up and that’s when he fled from police.

The woman completed a statement of the incident and was not charged. Weaver surrendered without incident. He was booked for suspicion of felony eluding and the outstanding arrest warrant. Bail: $23,000.

In other arrests:
— A 44-year-old man, Happy Hank Williams Sr., was booked Monday into Carson City Jail on a felony warrant for unlawful possession of a portable telecommunication device. He was transferred to Carson City from the Department of Corrections and had a warrant, dated March 29, 2017, out of the Attorney General’s Office, the arrest report states.

— A 58-year-old Fallon man was booked into jail Monday, 9:15 a.m. for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued July 19, 2012 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $500.

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

Are you a coffee-drinking, book lover? Looking for a way to make new friends? Then join us on the fourth Saturday of the month for a book discussion over drinks and eats! This month we will be reading: The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima.

Please email Ashley McGuire at amcguire@carson.org with your name and library card number if you would like to reserve a library copy of the book.

Our meeting will be Saturday, May 20, 5 p.m. at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar, located at 507 N. Carson St. Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time!

CARSON CITY, NV – First Lady Kathleen Sandoval today encouraged all Nevadans to join her in participating in Denim Day on Wednesday, April 26. By participating in Denim Day, Nevadans will join an international campaign against sexual assault and sexual violence and demonstrate support for victims of those crimes.Governor Brian Sandoval has declared the month of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Nevada.

"Demin Day is a silent tribute to the survivors of sexual assault and a peaceful protest to raise awareness of this ongoing threat to our community. Through a subtle act of wearing denim, we re-affirm our commitment to stop the misconceptions about sexual assault and give a platform to the truth," said First Lady Kathleen Sandoval. "I am proud of the efforts of our community organizations, policy makers and schools statewide who are raising awareness for both Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Nevada family is at its very best when we come together to build stronger, safer communities not only for our families but also for the generations to come."

Denim Day is part of a movement to raise awareness of sexual assault. The "fashion statement as social statement" stems from a 1999 incident in Italy in which a court assigned blame to a young woman who was sexually assaulted because she was wearing tight jeans when she was raped. Italian elected officials responded by wearing jeans in protest and denim has since become a symbol of the need to prevent sexual assault. The Governor's Office will be participating in this important public awareness initiative. Participants can submit their pictures and join the conversation on twitter by following #DenimDayNV or #DenimDay17

Jan Rollenhagen, artist, designer, teacher, and demonstrator, will showcase her stunning gourds at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC. Jan relishes the combination of creating an object of art with Nature's own invention: gourds. she looks for the spirit of the gourd, then enhances it with carving, dyeing, and wood burning, putting her orginality into the gourd. Each gourd is an original and signed by Jan.
Join us for an evening of beautiful art, while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers.

Lyon County and the City of Yerington have been inundated with complaints about the Gnats. A quick check with Mason Valley Mosquito Abatement and we learned the following:

The Black-flies, (Gnats), are bad and going to get worse. Our sprays do not have an effect on them as they are day biters, and go dormant just after sundown, they are coming from the floodwater, and have been establishing themselves here for the past 10 yrs.

As a mosquito control district, our hands are tied. It would take a change to Vector Control, along with additional monies for us to do anything legal. We are limited by statue to treat stagnant waters, only, The control method for Black fly is to treat the rivers, in March-June, (depending on surveillance), for larva before they pupate! They can and will fly 50-100-miles for blood! They are firmly established in the East Walker, and somewhat in the West, around the canyon. Not into Smith, yet.

They are ATTRACTED to DEET containing repellents! Some relief, (30 min.-2 hrs.), can be had from Geranoil, lemongrass, or citronella products. Patio torches containing citronella help. But bottom line is their here till it gets hot and suppresses them or we get a lot of Dragonflies hatching soon, (their larva are ramping up quickly and they are Black-fly killers!).

Black fly production can go as high as a BILLION bugs, per mile of river, per day!

The Reno Aces will be hosting a fundraiser to help the Eagle Valley Middle School Lego Robotics Team get to England. The game will take place on Friday, May 12th at 6:00 PM. Tickets are only $15 with proceeds going to help the Lego Robotics Team. Each ticket is located in the Right Infield Section and comes with a complimentary Reno Aces Ball Cap.
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Carol Earle at carol@sundition.com for more information. A total headcount has to be turned into the Reno Aces by Tuesday, May 9th so please do not hesitate.
Thank you so much for your help and generosity!!