Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle rider.
The crash was reported at around 6:35 a.m. The 63-year-old male rider suffered serious injuries to his legs and was to be flown by Care Flight to the hospital, according to first responders on scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Traffic is being diverted around the accident. Motorists can expect delays.
The Carson City area BMX community has launched its annual Race For Life campaign to help raise money in the fight to find a cure for blood-related cancers.
Participants can introduce BMX to your friends and neighbors that may not have thought they would ever be able to participate in competitive BMX. Funds gathered by USA BMX "Race for Life" events are donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year, quickly coming up is scheduled for Friday night, July 20, with signups 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., cost $10.
The USABMX "Race for Life" series began in 1981, when an avid 12 year old BMX racer from Michigan discovered he had Leukemia. Todd Kingsbury was his name and like many BMX racers, he had dreams of someday becoming a top pro in the sport.
Unfortunately this dreaded disease would keep Todd from fulfilling his dream. When Todd's friends and (at the time) American Bicycle Association (now USABMX) learned of his diagnosis, it was decided that an organized effort should be made to help in Todd's "Race for Life."
The first ABA Race for Life events were formed that year with over 130 tracks participating and raising funds. Ever since, the USABMX has held a series of Race for Life events nationwide to help in the fight to find a cure for blood-related cancers. Since then more than $5 million has been raised by the BMX racing community.
The riders are giving up their trophy to aid in research and treatment of Leukemia (they are given certificates of First-Second-Third-Fourth places, Main Event Qualifier and Participant). YOU DO NOT have to be a USABMX member to race in this event. One of two races you may participate without membership.
Contact Carson City BMX (CCBMX) for more info: (voice) 775-246-3660 or email: CCBMX@aol.com. Wednesday practices-races/Friday nite bikes/Sunday morning racing you may also call/text 775-220-7111. Website: https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1240 or check us out on Facebook: carsoncitybmx.
A 28-year-old man was arrested Monday for felony warrants alleging burglary and uttering a forged instrument, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Gregory Alan Vincent of Carson City was arrested at 10:48 a.m. in the 2200 block of Columbia Way. The warrants were issued July 9, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $20,000.
In other arrests:
— A 57-year-old Carson City woman, Maribella Soto, was arrested Sunday, 6:32 p.m. for felony suspicion of third DUI and misdemeanor driving without a valid license.
According to the arrest report, a deputy arrived on East William Street and Saliman Street and observed a vehicle accident. The deputy observed one of the parties involved was leaning on her car for balance and was unsteady on her feet.
She advised she was not hurt. The officer could smell a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. She was asked how much she had to drink. The woman replied “only a couple,” according to the arrest report.
She provided the officer with a Nevada identification card and told him she “lost” her license due to medical issues.
She refused to answer any questions on the field sobriety tests form and refused any attempt at field sobriety tests. She provided a preliminary breath test with a result of .275 and was arrested. Dispatch advised the woman has two previous DUI convictions, one in 2012 and the other in 2013. Bail: $20,192.
— A 35-year-old Gardnerville man was booked Monday into Carson City Jail on two felony warrants alleging burglary and a misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Nicholas Lee Bornt was taken into custody at 9:30 a.m. The warrants were issued July 2, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $10,000.
— A 24-year-old Carson City man, Matthew James Kelly, was booked into jail Monday for a felony warrant alleging grand larceny of less than $3,500, a sheriff’s deputy said.
The warrant was issued July 16, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $10,000 bondable.
— An 18-year-old Carson City man, Stephen Wright Debaun, was arrested Tuesday, 10:04 a.m. at an Empire Ranch Road residence for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $3,637.
— A 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 2:57 a.m. in the 200 block of East Winnie Lane for suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Bail: $242.
— A 30-year-old Sparks man was arrested Monday in the area of Stewart and Caroline streets for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI.
According to the arrest report, a deputy made a traffic stop after observing a vehicle driving northbound onto Stewart from Proctor street not stopping at a stop sign.
The driver identified himself and stated he was going home after being at a bar. He stated he had approximately four alcoholic beverages earlier in the night. He submitted to field sobriety tests and showed signs of impairment on the tests, the arrest report states. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .145. He was arrested for suspicion of DUI. At jail he volunteered to submit to an evidentiary blood draw. Bail: $1,137.
— A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, July 14, 5:12 p.m. in the area of Telegraph and Plaza streets for a misdemeanor warrant alleging second domestic battery. The warrant was issued July 6, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $5,000.
— A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, July 14, 11:23 p.m. in the 1300 block of Monte Rosa Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.
According to the arrest report, the suspect, who was intoxicated, became angry with his father who said he was no longer motivated, the arrest report states. The son then allegedly pushed, then punched his father on the side of the head. Bail: $3,000.
— A 40-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday, 5:21 p.m. in the 700 block of Sean Drive for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant issued May 31, 2018 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,000.
— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 11:51 p.m. in the 3300 block of South Carson Street for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.
According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area regarding a domestic dispute and met with a victim and witness who said the suspect was playing a video game, causing the victim to become upset due to the volume.
The victim asked the man to turn down the volume. The man refused and so the victim turned the power off at the breaker box located inside the bedroom of the apartment, the arrest report states.
The suspect then allegedly pushed the victim from the door way. The suspect denied “pushing” the woman but did state he did put his hand behind her to try to gain access into the bedroom. The suspect was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery. Bail: $3,137.
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.
CARSON CITY — Friday demonstrations of the Nevada State Museum’s historic Coin Press No. 1 have proven so popular this summer that museum officials are extending the program through Labor Day weekend in September.
In previous months, the 148-year-old coin press — the first press used by the U.S. Branch Mint in Carson City when it opened in in 1870 — was operated only the last Friday of the month. The frequency increased to every Friday in June and the response from museum visitors has been tremendous.
“The coin press is one of the museum’s most beloved artifacts and the staff and volunteers love sharing its history,” Myron Freedman, director of the Nevada State Museum, said. “The fact that it is operating in the same Mint building where it first began service makes it one of the most unique coin presses in the world.”
Manufactured by Morgan & Orr in Philadelphia, the six-ton press arrived in Carson City in 1869 and pressed its first coin – a seated Liberty dollar – on Feb. 11, 1870.
In 1878, it suffered a catastrophic failure, a cracked arch, which put it out of commission for a time. Machinists at the local shop of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad repaired it, and proud of their handiwork, replaced the original brass plate bearing the name Morgan & Orr with their own.
Between 1870 and 1893, the Carson City Mint produced nearly $50 million (face value) of gold and silver coins, including gold double eagles ($20) and eagles ($10), half eagles ($5), silver dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes and 20-cent pieces.
Today, coins with the CC Mint mark are highly prized by collectors and among the most valuable in the collecting world.
The coin press demonstrations are free to observe with paid museum admission. Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the museum’s special designs.
For more information, contact Bob Nylen, curator of history, at rnylen@nevadaculture.org or 775-687-4810, ext. 245.
— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist for the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com.
After mercury was found in pet food in a 2016 research project at the University of Nevada, Reno, a new team is taking a closer look to quantify the concentration level of methylmercury, the toxic mercury compound that can have negative health impacts. Preliminary analyses of a few dog food samples showed methylmercury to be a significant percentage of the total mercury.
“As scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno and experts in the fields of mercury and genetic analyses, we want to learn more about what is really in pet foods and help consumers make a more informed decision when purchasing food for their pets,” Sarrah Dunham-Cheatham, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, said. “But we need your help.”
To fund their research, the scientists have collaborated with the University’s development department to crowdfund the project. Donations to the project can be made through the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation. All donations are tax deductible.
“One hundred percent of the donation will be used for research,” she said. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the entire project. This will cover the purchase of 100 or more pet food samples, as well as the costs to analyze the total mercury and methylmercury concentrations and genetic composition in the samples. No donation is too small; any amount is greatly appreciated.”
The objectives for the project are:
to determine the total amount of mercury in pet foods and how much is present as methylmercury (a strong neurotoxin that is especially harmful to cats),
to use genetics to determine if the ingredients listed on the food package label are really what is in the food, and
to share the results with the public so that pet owners can be better informed when selecting pet food and treats to help keep their pet healthy and happy.
It is important to know how much methylmercury is in pet food because it is a potent neurotoxin – think “the Mad Hatter.” Understanding the amount of methylmercury in pet food will allow a better understanding of the potential impact of long-term exposure on pets.
“We as humans often are exposed to unknown contaminants in our food; animals are even more susceptible to contaminants in food because they are fed the same food daily,” Mae Gustin professor in the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Department, and who primarily conducts research on mercury in the environment, said. “It is important for people to know that the foods they are feeding their animals are safe. This information is important for manufacturers of pet food as well as for pet owners.”
Under Gustin’s direction, the previous undergraduate research project at the University investigated total mercury concentrations in 101 pet food samples, including wet and dry cat and dog food, and found that 14 pet food samples had mercury concentrations higher than considered safe for wildlife, and two exceeded concentrations acceptable for human consumption. The researchers also performed genetic analyses of some pet foods to determine if the ingredients in the food were the same as on the packaging label, and found that the ingredients and labeling did not match in some pet foods.
This project is under the supervision of Nevada Board of Regents Researcher and Foundation Professor Mae Gustin, College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources Associate Professor Mike Teglas and Extension Educator Lindsay Chichester of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
Learn more about the project in the team’s About section of their Facebook page, and @PetFoodMercury.
The project will provide research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance has received and made public the proposed health insurance rate changes from carriers on and off the Exchange for Plan Year 2019.
Based on the rate submissions the Division has received for 2019 plans, there will be two insurance companies offering plans on the Exchange with up to 15 individual health plans to choose from. The average proposed rate change for the individual market on Exchange is an increase of 1.9 percent.
“This is the lowest proposed rate increase the Division has received since the beginning of the Affordable Care Act,” said Insurance Commissioner Barbara Richardson. “The Division is working diligently reviewing these requests from carriers. We always caution that these proposed rates are subject to change depending on any new federal decisions that are made.”
“I am pleased with the initial proposed rate changes from insurance carriers as this is great news for Nevadans,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said. “Even though there has been uncertainty in the past, these proposed filings reflect the hard work the Silver State has done to try and stabilize the health insurance market for its citizens.”
For the off-exchange market, there will be four insurance companies offering up to 41 individual health plans to choose from with an average proposed rate change of 3.1 percent.
The Division encourages consumers to review these rate changes and submit their comments to the Division during this rate review process.
Additional information on proposed rate changes can be accessed by viewing a summary of the proposed rate changes or by visiting the Division’s website at http://doi.nv.gov/rate-filings.
Approved rates will be posted on October 2, 2018.
The State of Nevada Division of Insurance, a Division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, protects the rights of Nevada consumers and regulates Nevada’s $14 billion insurance industry. The Division of Insurance has offices in Carson City and Las Vegas. In 2017, the Division investigated more than 3,200 consumer complaints and recovered over $5 million on behalf of consumers. For more information about the Division of Insurance, visit DOI.NV.GOV.
With a steady rumble of engines and packed with all the color and chrome of American made classics, Karson Kruzers will host its 33rd "Run What Cha Brug" car show July 27-28 in Carson City.
The event starts off Friday evening, July 27 at the Max Casino on South Carson Street. Registration begins at 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. Music is from 6 to 9 p.m. All vehicles are welcome to park and listen to music and enjoy the cars.
On Saturday, July 28, the show will be at Mills Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and runs through 10 a.m. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m.
Awards will be at 4 p.m. Silent auction and raffles during the day. You can purchase breakfast from the Kiwanis. The show is free to view the show. Cost to enter is $45. The show is open to all vehicles. Vendors are welcome, please contact Lorretta 775-883-0927.
CARSON CITY — TravelNevada debuts five summer experiences in five Nevada territories, encouraging travelers to follow ancient Basque pilgrimages, traverse ghosts towns, explore alpine lakes and rock formations, practice mindfulness and view meteor showers from one of the last remaining dark skies.
With the highest concentration of mountain ranges and the most federally owned land in the nation, Nevada’s unpaved trails attract outdoor adventurists with a nod to cowboys and artists past. From desolation to neon, Nevada’s eclectic culture reserves a road trip for every traveler this summer.
Eat, sleep and troupe like the Basques in Cowboy Country… or watch the Man burn
After a day of hiking or off-roading Nevada’s largest sand dunes in Winnemucca (elev. 4,400 feet), The Martin Hotel & Restaurant (established in 1898) boasts some of the state’s best Basque dining. Similarly, the Star Hotel in Elko has served family style portions of locally raised lamb and beef since 1910.
Nevada’s settlement of Basque sheepherders at the turn of the century has worked its way into American culture, proven by the infamous Picon Punch — an Americanized boozy cocktail, named the official drink of Nevada. For a more eccentric experience, the annual Burning Man Festival welcomes over 70,000 citizens from the “default world” back to the “real world” in the Black Rock Desert. Suggested Road Trip: The Rubies Route: Lamoille Scenic Byway and Jarbidge Historic Townsite.
Stargaze in Great Basin National Park — and bring a friend! It’s gonna get lonely along Highway 50.
A region marked by iconic transportation routes, the Pony Express Trail pays tribute to hundreds of horseback riders who delivered the nation’s mail from 1860-61. Today, travelers can loosely follow the pilgrimage along Highway 50, dubbed the Loneliest Road in America. The eastward stretch from Carson City to Baker is a gateway to Nevada history (and prehistory).
In the City of Fallon, taste third-generation gin and whiskey at Frey Ranch Estate Distillery, or trace ancient petroglyphs at Grimes Point. Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge and Sand Mountain attract birders and off-roaders; while agritourists can take a bite of a homegrown Heart of Gold Cantaloupe at the annual Cantaloupe Festival. Pick up a piece of Nevada-mined turquoise and handcrafted jewelry at Little Blue Bird Turquoise in Austin, or take an evening dip in Spencer Hot Springs.
At the end of the easterly trek, recline your seats and open the sunroof to the largest national park in Nevada, Great Basin National Park. Home to limestone caves and Nevada’s second-tallest peak, Mt. Wheeler, Great Basin is also a coveted astronomical viewing site with almost zero light pollution. Recognized by the International Dark Sky Association, the park attracts thousands of nature enthusiasts during the Perseid Meteor Shower in August. Suggested road trip: Great Basin Highway: U.S. 93 from Vegas to Ely, covering 8 State Parks & Great Basin National Park.
Meet the Lady in Red (or a little green man) in Nevada Silver Trails.
Travelers through Nevada Silver Trails are equally likely to see ghosts, aliens or desert art. The eerie haul from Tonopah to Las Vegas marks dozens of abandoned towns, which greatly outnumber populated towns in Nevada. Enjoy a cocktail at the historic and newly renovated Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, and say hello to its resident ghost, the Lady in Red.
Travel 30 minutes south to Goldfield (one of many ghost towns) for a walk through the International Car Forest — a collection of rusted, painted, up-turned vehicles. The Extraterrestrial Highway (State Route 375) bipasses Area 51 and leads travelers to Rachel, the “UFO Capital of the World.” With a population of less than 60 residents, The Little A’Le’Inn is the town’s only restaurant, bar and inn.
Practice mindfulness and swoon over art in Reno-Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake, is a focal point for summer travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. With water sports ranging from clear-bottom kayaks to scuba diving — and land sports spanning from mountain biking to golf — Lake Tahoe provides a mindful escape to a diverse natural backdrop. Rent bikes at Tunnel Creek Cafe for a loop to Spooner Lake, or paddle to various lakeside restaurants and bars using the Lake Tahoe Ale Trail Map. After basking on Tahoe’s iconic sun-roasted boulders and sandy beaches, a plunge in the lake reintroduces travelers to last winter’s snow melt.
The annual Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor invites acclaimed performances to an outdoor amphitheater, July and August. The 45-minute drive from Lake Tahoe to Reno welcomes a bustling art scene at the annual Artown festival — a month-long series of performances, installations and artist events throughout multiple venues in July. Enjoy a self-guided brewery tour through Reno’s Riverwalk District; or shop Burning Man-inspired clothing boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants in Midtown.
The Great Reno Balloon Race, the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world, takes flight in September.
Suggested Road Trip: Lake Tahoe Loop: Reno to Lake Tahoe, through Carson Valley, Carson City and Virginia City.
Float on a desert oasis in Las Vegas Territory.
Internationally recognized for gaming, entertainment and fine dining, Las Vegas Territory encompasses more than neon. Escape the summer heat with a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, or take a sunrise hike up Mount Charleston, Nevada's fifth tallest peak.
Despite sizzling desert temperatures, water sources are not scarce. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in America with 165,000 surface acres of water sprawling across 110 miles. In addition to leisure boating, swimming and wildlife viewing, travelers can enjoy a 12-mile float down the Black Canyon Water Trail, from Boulder City to Arizona’s Mojave Desert. The narrated experience brings wayfarers through Hoover Dam history, waterfalls, hot springs and land formations with the opportunity to spot desert bighorn sheep, osprey and great blue heron, among other wildlife.
The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, is part of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. It promotes and markets Nevada as a tourism destination for domestic and international leisure and business travelers through its marketing and advertising programs and by coordinating partnerships between public and private entities. TravelNevada also administers grant programs for local entities to market travel and tourism offerings and publishes Nevada Magazine.
People driving down Curry Street behind Capital Ford today stopped to gawk at the delivery of a rare Ford GT supercar. According to General Manager Tim Milligan, the half-million dollar car is one of only about 500 of this model in the U.S. This particular car is destined for a private party buyer in the area.
Business is kind of like a horse race. When you line them up at the starting line, the horses all look good. They are all fast, just some are faster than others. Some of them have better odds than the others. Nevada is a betting state, so I will ask you some betting questions.
Can you choose your horse after the race starts? Is it possible to switch horses mid-race if you get a gut feeling about another one? How about your jockey? Is there a pit where, like NASCAR, you can just switch out your jockey if he’s not the right fit? No? If we can’t expect to do this in a horse race, why do we continuously do it in business?
If you pick a horse (someone to communicate to) and a jockey (how you communicate with them) and you ride that in the same lane (your communication channels), you will finish the race. What you fine tune are your tactics. But your strategy needs to be researched and consistent to win.
When I am helping clients communicate, this is where they get hung up. They are afraid of leaving money on the table. So, they try to do too much for too many people. Their revenue, as a result, is inconsistent at best or non-existent at worst. If I am helping a non-profit get an initiative off the ground, I ask them this simple question. Who matters?
Here are the basics of who matters in an organization.
The Team– They are delivering your promise. So they matter. They matter a lot. If your team is challenged in some way (process, morale, they can’t communicate what you do) it’s like taking a horse meant for the Kentucky Derby to a polo field. Yeah you can ride it, but it’s not the best way to deliver your services. Your team is at the core of your ability to do what you do. The way they work is essential to the way your organization delivers.
The Funder– In a for-profit, your funder is your customer. This is one in the same. But for government and non-profit, your funder writes the rules of the race. They tell you what line items align with your service delivery. If your communication doesn’t align with what your funder has funded your for you could get audited, or worse, defunded. So funders matter.
The Partners– Who do you partner with to do what you do? Those partners could be the connections who connect you to your customers. Keeping your partners informed is essential to ongoing relationships. Do you remember that game The Sims? If you don’t keep in touch with the neighbors, what happens? You lose the relationship or suddenly the house is on fire. Have a plan to keep your partners informed.
The Receivers– Why did I put these last? Because if the three people who matter are not in alignment, then your target population, clients, constituents, customers, whatever you call them are going to be off kilter. It might be a little bit off center or you may be completely off target. If you are government or non-profit, your statistics will tell the story. If you are for-profit, check your year over year sales or your monthly trends. See something off? Like funders in government and non-profit, your customers write the rules of the race. Your money will flow where the market will go.
Now, if all three are in alignment and things still aren’t resonating with your customers (horses), maybe the jockey is off. Have you done customer research lately? Do you know what they want or are you assuming what they want? Are you drawing from anecdotal research (saw it in the paper, heard someone say something, got one-off advice) and running with that? Asking the right questions is so important if you are in this situation. If you need help, I happen to know a good consultant.
What challenges is your company facing? Post below or comment about it on my What Works Consultants Facebook page. I’ll be offering complementary guidance for the rest of the week on the topic. How’s your race going? The floor is yours, Carson City.
SAY HELLO AND LET’S GET INNOVATIVE TOGETHER
Listen On Your Radio or Streaming: Start your week off right by listening to “Drive Time” with Diane Dye Hansen on KNVC 95.1 from 6 am to 8 am on Monday mornings. Happy, motivational music, positive spins on negative news, interviews with people in the community who can bring joy into your life. Email diane@whatworksconsultants.com if you would like to be featured as a guest and have GREAT inspiration to share on non-commercial public radio. Stream past episodes or listen live at www.knvc.org
Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs: Spring into action on your business! Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Carson City chapter meets Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in The Studio at Adams Hub for Innovation and every second Wednesday of each month. Free mastermind group. The Carson City chapter was voted Entrepreneur’s Assembly Chapter of the Year 2017. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
NEED GUIDANCE? GET IT FREE: Motivation Monday is back at Adams Hub for Innovation with NEW HOURS – 10:30 am – 2:30 pm each Monday. Email diane@whatworksconsultants.com to schedule two free 30-minute sessions or one free hour to help you with your business – Brought to you courtesy of Adams Hub for Innovation. If your company is in transition (of any kind), please take Diane’s offer for this help.
ABOUT DIANE DYE HANSEN
Diane Dye Hansen has more than 20 years of experience in communication and change management gained in the sectors of government, non-profit, healthcare, publishing, advertising, entertainment, and technology. Her Critical Opportunity Theory helps organizations turn challenge into opportunity.
She is the president and founder of What Works Consultants, Inc., a consulting firm which helps business leaders and those who lead government and non-profit organizations understand the people who matter most and communicate to them in a strategic and meaningful way.
This is done through research, strategic communication planning, change management consulting, human resources recruitment and training. She is the host of Drive Time – Your Motivational Drive in the Morning on KNVC, Carson City Community Radio, a regular columnist on CarsonNow.org and volunteer mentor at Adams Hub for Innovation, and on the board of directors for Proscenium Players, Inc, Carson City’s longest running theater company.
And, to answer your question, yes she does sleep. To meet her and learn how she and her team can help your company, visit What Works Consultants, Inc. online at www.whatworksconsultants.com
CARSON CITY — When Zeb Hogan spreads his arms as wide as they’ll go and declares, “I caught a fish this big,” he isn’t telling you a whopper. He’s showing you his resume.
Hogan, the University of Nevada Reno professor and star of the National Geographic television program “Monster Fish,” has spent the past 20 years studying the world’s freshwater ecosystems and leading an effort to document more than 30 species of giant freshwater fish.
Through the project, Hogan travels to the most endangered of these environments, striving to understand and save threatened fish and identify ways to sustain the livelihoods of people who share their habitats.
Hogan will share stories of his experiences – the ones he caught and the ones that got away — as the guest lecturer at the Nevada State Museum’s monthly Frances Humphrey Lecture Series. The event is Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m., in the museum’s South Gallery in Carson City.
Hogan will bring photos of some of the monster fish he’s encountered and will sign copies of them for attendees.
The cost for the lecture is $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger. Seating is limited. Those wishing to attend should reserve a seat by visiting: www.nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity/events and click on the “register here” link on the lecture description page.
Hogan is a research assistant professor at UNR, a National Geographic Society Fellow, United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish and presenter for the National Geographic television series “Monster Fish.”
His research with the Mekong Fish Conservation Project and other National Geographic-sponsored projects have aided in understanding migratory patterns and population structures of imperiled giant freshwater fish.
Hogan received his Ph.D. in ecology from the University of California, Davis in 2004. His research has been featured in scientific journals including Science, American Scientist and Conservation Biology and popular publications such as Wired, Time, and National Geographic Magazine.
The Frances Humphrey Lecture Series is held the fourth Thursday of each month at the Nevada State Museum.
— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist for the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com.
Drivers at Lake Tahoe will see new pedestrian crossing signals as the Nevada Department of Transportation on Tuesday completed a project to install pedestrian safety improvements on U.S. 50 in the Zephyr Cove area.
Previously, there was one constantly-flashing pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Lake Shore Boulevard. NDOT has enhanced the pedestrian crossing with the following pedestrian safety improvements:
The previous signal was replaced with two electronic flashing pedestrian crossing beacons, known as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, allowing pedestrians to activate the signs to help stop traffic as they cross the street. Advance signals have also been placed in advance of the signal, giving drivers advance notice to stop for any pedestrians crossing ahead.
Sidewalks were improved for safer and easier pedestrian travel.
Overhead street lighting has been installed for enhanced visibility of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
The approximately $294,000 in improvements by contractor Par Electrical Contractors, Inc. began in early June and are aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians crossing the highway, as well as for the as many as 20,000 drivers traveling the highway daily.
This year, NDOT will also install similar pedestrian safety enhancements in Carson City and Dayton. In 2017, the department completed pedestrian safety improvements on Kietzke Lane and North Virginia Street in Reno. The improvements are part of the approximately $10 million in state highway funds NDOT dedicates to pedestrian safety improvements every year. Additionally, NDOT dedicates approximately $21 million annually in federal highway safety funds to roadway safety projects and programs.
Kevin Cron’s two-run double in the eighth inning led the Reno Aces to a 10-9 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday at Greater Nevada Field
The red-hot Aces have won nine of their last 11 games.
The Aces tallied 14 hits including back-to-back homers from Rey Fuentes and Cesar Puello. Socrates Brito added two RBIs. Catcher Anthony Recker launched his 11th home run to left field. Cron finished with two doubles and two RBIs.
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It can be hard to wait for the weekend, especially when you’ve got the 25th Annual Taste of Downtown to look forward to. The fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence fills the streets with tasty treats from over 40 local restaurants, several bands, and fun for the entire community; it’s the best party of the summer. Get your tickets today at Classy Seconds Thrift Store or at the Chamber of Commerce office. The hot, hazy day might have you searching for indoor activities. The Galaxy Theater at Fandango features a different ‘Flashback’ flick each week; today you can enjoy the 80s favorite, Top Gun.
WEDNESDAY, July 18: Things to do in Carson City
CARSON CITY — Even before the Martin Fire burned more than 430,000 acres in northeast Nevada, many of which contained prime sage-grouse habitat near Paradise Valley, a project to enhance this critical sage-grouse habitat was already in the works.
This week, Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Director, Bradley Crowell, signed an agreement with Newmont Mining Corporation to protect sage-grouse habitat at Newmont’s West IL Ranch.
Under the agreement, Newmont will utilize Nevada’s new Conservation Credit System (CCS). The CCS is designed as a debit and credit system to mitigate disturbances to the sagebrush ecosystem that serves as habitat for the imperiled sage-grouse. The Nevada CCS is a first effort of its kind in the Western United States to help protect sage-grouse habitat and avoid a future listing of the sage-grouse under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
The announcement by Newmont Mining and the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources represents the second “transaction” under Nevada’s groundbreaking CCS.
Under the agreement, the West IL Ranch project will enhance irrigation to increase and improve the quality and function of meadow habitat for late brood-rearing and expand habitat along the Owyhee River. Enhancements will consist of repairing and replacing degraded irrigation ditches and damaged head gate infrastructure to increase perennial grass cover, increase forb diversity, and decrease annual grass density.
According to Newmont’s rangeland ecologist, Chris Jasmine, “Most of Newmont’s ranch operations are within Nevada’s sagebrush ecosystem and provide a wide range of habitat and biological diversity. This CCS transaction allows improvements to habitat, while improving ranch operations.”
The project meets commitments Newmont made under a first of a kind Conservation Framework Agreement (CFA) in August 2016. The CFA, signed by Newmont, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the State of Nevada, is a collaborative commitment to conserve and enhance sagebrush habitats in Nevada.
As part of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program is actively working with numerous landowners, land users, and land managers to finalize additional transactions using the CCS. The innovative CCS program was created by the State of Nevada to preserve and enhance sage-grouse habitats through land exchanges that will offset environmental impacts from significant development, and aims to maintain the multiple-use concept on public land, and to improve habitats on private and public lands.
The CCS is a significant component of a proactive plan developed by the State of Nevada, in conjunction with various stakeholders, to conserve sage-grouse and their habitats, while responsibly maintaining the economic viability of industry and protecting other responsible uses of Nevada’s natural resources.
To learn more about the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program, visit www.sagebrusheco.nv.gov.
In the photo: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director Bradley Crowell signing the agreement with Newmont at yesterday’s Sagebrush Ecosystem Council meeting in Carson City. Left to right: Bradley Crowell, Chris Jasmine (Newmont’s Rangeland Ecologist) and Kelly McGowan (Sagebrush Ecosystem Program Manager).
About the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program
The Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary program established to protect and enhance the sagebrush landscape. The sagebrush ecosystem, in addition to being home for much of the state’s plants and wildlife, is an integral part of Nevada’s culture and economy. The ecosystem program is focused on providing solutions and actions to the myriad of threats challenging the condition of the ecosystem and the plants, animals, and people dependent upon the health and resiliency of this landscape.
A 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail on a felony contempt of court warrant after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a felony charge of attempting to escape from prison, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Montana Joe Munday of Reno is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing after being transferred from Washoe County Jail to Carson City on the confirmed warrant, which was issued June 29 out of Carson City District Court.
In other arrests:
According to the arrest report, deputies responded to an Oreana Drive residence regarding a domestic dispute and learned the suspect left the location. A deputy located the suspect's vehicle and stopped the driver.
The man said he had gotten into an argument with his ex wife over the phone. He said he picked up his daughter from the residence. The man told deputies his daughter forgot her phone and they returned to the residence to get it.
He said he observed from the front door that was opened his daughter and her mother struggling over a purse. He told the deputy that he went to intervene and that his ex-wife hit him in the mouth with a closed fist and elbowed him in the chest, the arrest report states.
He said he left the residence for fear of being arrested. He had a small laceration to his lower lip, according to the arrest report.
The deputy smelled a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath. The man said he had three beers prior to driving and submitted to a preliminary breath test of .091, the arrest report states.
Deputies interviewed the victim who said she got into an argument over a phone with the suspect. She said there was a struggle, that he grabbed her purse and that he pushed her into a kitchen window, breaking the glass, the arrest report states.
The left side of the victim’s face hit the window and she had two small lacerations to the right side of her face and redness to the left side of her face, the report states. It was determined the male suspect was the primary aggressor and he was arrested. At jail he submitted to evidentiary breath tests of .084 and .082. Bail: $4,274.
— A 24-year-old Mound House man, Marcus Christian Swanson, was arrested Wednesday, 5:18 a.m. in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, a felony and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant.
According to the arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to the area for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The officer located the vehicle blocking access to a business parking lot from the driveway. While on scene, the officer was approached by the suspect who said the vehicle belonged to him and he had run out of gas. He said he left the vehicle in the driveway because he was unable to push it into the parking lot by itself.
The officer ran his name through dispatch and learned there was an active warrant for his arrest out of Carson City Justice Court for contempt of court.
The warrant was issued July 12, 2018 with a $500 cash only bail. He was arrested. The officer informed the man his vehicle was to be towed. The suspect said there were drugs in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Deputies located a storage pouch on the back of the front passenger seat that contained a methamphetamine pipe and a clear plastic baggie with suspect meth. Bail: $4,137.
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.
UPDATE 215PM: Power was fully restored by around 1 p.m., according to NV Energy.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: NV Energy notes on its website that it is re-evaluating the estimated time for power restoration. As of 10:50 a.m., 1,303 customers along the Highway 50 East corridor to Mound House remain without power.
NV Energy says the outage was caused by damage to NV Energy equipment. The main affected area appears to be in the Highway 50 East corridor off of Asphalt Drive and extends all the way to Mound House. The utility hopes to have the power restored by 10:45 a.m.
UPDATE 2:58PM: Carson City's air quality worsened Wednesday afternoon to "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" with an Air Quality Index measure now at 115.
Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. People who fall in this group should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone is lower.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Douglas County health officials are continuing to monitor air quality concerns from smoke conditions drifting into the valley from the Ferguson Fire west of Yosemite National Park.
Based on National Weather Service forecasts, NDEP expects unhealthy air quality conditions to remain in Carson Douglas County through this evening and air conditions could deteriorate.
As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday air quality in Douglas County was placed in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category with a 106 Air Quality Index. Carson City was in the "moderate" category, with an Air Quality Index of 81, which means air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
The Air Quality Index is an index for reporting daily air quality and what associated health effects might be an issue. In conditions that lead to an “Unhealthy” designation people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
As conditions change or deteriorate, it is recommended that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma and/or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting with their personal physician.
For the most current air quality conditions check:
https://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=822
Meanwhile, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, with daytime high temperatures from 100 to 106 degrees today and Thursday throughout western Nevada including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Washoe County areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Hot temperatures and limited relief overnight will increase chances for heat related illness, especially for sensitive groups and people without access to air conditioning. Heat stress is also possible for livestock and outdoor pets.
The weather service advises people to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
CARSON CITY — June marked the 90th straight month of year-over-year job gains in Nevada, with job growth continuing to hover near 40,000 jobs per month on a year-over-year basis, according to stats released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
According to its June 2018 economic report, job growth was 2.8 percent, well above the national rate of 1.6 percent. The state’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent to 4.7 percent in June.
“With 2,000 jobs added in June, Nevada continues to experience an ongoing healthy labor market and maintains improvement through the second quarter of 2018,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a news release. “Additionally, the unemployment rate continues to decline in the state falling from 4.8 percent to 4.7 percent, a significant drop from nearly 14 percent in 2011. As we enjoy these positive trends, we should remain vigilant in continuing our efforts to ensure the Silver State’s economic success.”
DETR’s report also notes the state’s long-term unemployment rate (UR) figures included in the monthly Current Population Survey, according to the news release.
The long-term UR is the ratio of long-term unemployed to the total labor force. For the 12-month period ending in June 2018, the Silver State had a long-term unemployment rate of 0.9 percent, down 6.1 percentage points from its peak. As of June 2018 the number of Nevadans unemployed for 27 weeks or more stands at 12,900 compared to the height of the recession, when the state’s number of long-term unemployed in Nevada totaled 92,900.
“Employment rose and unemployment fell in June, reflecting the ongoing growth of Nevada’s labor market. Employment growth, while down slightly from the average pace seen over the last 12 months, still represents growth well above that of the nation as a whole. Declines in unemployment, increases in income and wages, and solid employment growth across several different industry sectors point to a healthy, tightening market for workers in the state,” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist for DETR, in the news release.
Additional June Economic Report Notes:
— Employment in Nevada hit a new record high of 1,375,800, rising by 2,000 jobs over the month.
— Over the year, Nevada added 37,600 jobs, a gain of 2.8 percent, well above the national average of 1.6 percent.
— The unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in June for the first time since September 2007. Nationally, the unemployment rate rose from 3.8 percent to 4.0 percent in June.
— Over the last 12 months the unemployment rate for veterans in Nevada has risen to equal the rate of the population as a whole. Since early in the recovery, the unemployment rate for veterans had been lower than the overall population.
— Personal income in the first quarter rose by 4.1 percent over the year, and has increased in all but one quarter for the past 8 years.
“Fish? Who are all these people coming out for fish?” It was an honest question from the older gentleman as he scanned the crowd outside Harvey’s, smoking his cigarette in his blue Hawaiian shirt and white, Panama Jack fedora.
At that moment, almost to emphasize his point, a bull of a man walked by him in a sequined cape and a pink rocketship onsie, burning sage as sweat trickled down his quiet and content face.
He looked like intergalactic lint from an alien washing machine and there were thousands more dressed in similarly goofy ways, all streaming to the entrance of Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s.
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