The first Carson City School Board Meeting of 2020 will take place Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On the docket for discussion includes an election of officers of the Board of Trustees, including Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for the ensuing year, discussion on funding, and more.

During the Superintendent’s Report, Shawndale Ross of Bordewich Bray Elementary School will be recognized as a Distinguished Student. In addition, Student Support Services Director Dr. Christine Lenox will be introduced.

Following an election of officers for the Board, a discussion regarding the designation of a day, place and time for regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the ensuing year.

A discussion regarding the annual adoption and reaffirmation of existing bylaws and policies of the Board of Trustees will follow.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding annual authorization for the Carson City School District to apply for and manage federal, state, foundation and private funding, including authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Nutrition, School Safety, and more. A full list of authorized programs is provided on the agenda.

Appointments of trustees to serve on various committees and associations for the ensuing year include:

• Director not he Nevada Association of School Boards
• Alternative Director on the Nevada association of School Boards
• Member, Carson City Parks and Recreation Committee
• Debt Management Commission
• Partnership Carson City
• Legislative Liaison
• Representative(s) to Superintendent’s Board Policy Review Committee
• Representative(s) to Superintendent’s School Naming Committee
• Representative(s) to Superintendent’s Joint Advisory Committee
• Representative to Carson City School Foundation
• Representative to Wellness Committee
• Representative to Student Attendance Review Board (SARB)
• Representative on the Emergency Operations Development Committee

To view the agenda in its entirety click here.

A 30-year-old Reno man was arrested in the area of I-580 and College Parkway for DUI, driving with a revoked license, and driving left of center after driving on the wrong side of the freeway.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to locate a vehicle reported to be driving on northbound in the southbound travel lanes near the I-580, Highway 50 off ramp.

After some time, deputies located the suspect vehicle proceeding northbound in the number two southbound lane towards the deputies patrol units, which were positioned in the southbound lanes.

Deputies stopped the vehicle, which began to slow to a stop but attempted to drive away before finally stopping. The man attempted to exit the vehicle while it was still moving.

Deputies told the man over the PA system of their patrol unit to stop the vehicle. Finally the vehicle came to a stop and was placed in park.

Deputies held the man at gunpoint and gave the man directions to walk backwards towards deputies, during which he stumbled frequently and stepped out of one of his shoes.

The man was placed in handcuffs and was walked to the patrol vehicle.

Deputies could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from the man and asked if he had had anything to drink. He responded by saying he had had “way too much.”

Deputies read him his miranda rights and asked if he understood them, at which point he said “you’re good.” Deputies informed him they needed a yes or no answer, and he said he didn’t want to talk to them.

Deputies determined it would be a safety risk to perform a field sobriety test due to their location on the freeway, the low temperatures and the fact that the man was highly intoxicated. The man was only wearing blue jeans and one shoe, along with being “so grossly intoxicated that (the man) at one point didn’t even realize (the deputy) was a deputy.”

Deputies conducted a preliminary breath test which resulted in a .345 BAC. He was taken to detention to conduct the DUI investigation prior to being taken to the hospital.

At the detention facility, deputies provided the man with a blanket for him to cover his bare shoulders, and they placed a small heater in front of him to aid in keeping him warm.

While deputies were moving the heater, the man kicked his left leg out towards the deputy, then tried to kick the heater away. The deputies moved the heater back out of his reach and told him to “settle down” and not try to kick anything else.

The man said he was sorry, but continued trying to stand, using profanity and kicking his legs out straight during prebooking.

The man did not consent to a breathalyzer or a blood test, and a warrant was requested. The warrant was approved at 4:43 a.m., and the man was sent to the hospital for a blood draw.

Bail: $2,406

— A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested for domestic battery first after allegedly striking an ex-boyfriend over an argument over discarded plastic water bottles.

According to the report, deputies responded to a residence for a report of a domestic battery in progress. When they arrived, the door was partially open and deputies announced their presence and asked the man to step outside.

The man told deputies he had asked his ex-girlfriend if she had thrown away the plastic water bottles that were in the sink. She said she did, and the two began to argue.

Then the woman became angry and began hitting him in the face and head.

He said at one point she punched him in the face and he pushed her onto the bed to keep from being hit further. She had then kicked her foot at him from her position on the bed, striking him in the face.

Deputies observed several red marks on his face, and swelling under his left eye.

He said she continued to attack him and had attacked him in the past, and that he was “done with it” and called the police.

He denied hitting the woman in any way.

Deputies spoke with the woman, who denied hitting the man and said they had been arguing over water bottles in the sink that sh’ed thrown away. She said during the argument, it had escalated to cursing and name calling.

Deputies asked if her children had witnessed the argument and she said yes.

After placing her in handcuffs, she admitted to hitting the man first.

During booking, deputies observed a scratch on her left collar bone, her left side of the neck and a scratch on her right cheek, and that her lip was slightly swollen.

She was taken into custody without issue.

Bail: $3,137

Warrants:

— A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a violation of suspended sentence warrant issued August of 2017 from Carson City Justice Court.

Bail: $1,000 cash only

— A 38-year-old man was arrested on a violation of suspended sentence warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court in December and was transferred from the Washoe County Jail.

Bail: $3,000 cash only

— A 25-year-old man was transferred from the Washoe County Jail on a a violation of suspended sentence warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on Nov. 13.

Bail: $3,000 cash only

— A 35-year-old woman was transferred from the Washoe County Jail on a violation of suspended sentence warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on June 8, 2017.

Bail: $1,000 cash only

— A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a contempt of court warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on Aug. 19, 2019.

Bail: $5,000 cash only

— A 31-year-old Reno man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued out of Carson City District Court on Feb. 20, 2019 and an ICE hold.

No bail.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a violation of a suspended warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on Dec. 24.

Bail: $1,000 cash only

— A 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a contempt of court warrant issued out of Carson City Justice Court on Nov. 5, 2019.

Bail: $185 cash only

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.

On Saturday afternoon at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, a celebration of the 150th year of the Nevada State Mint was held, with a presentation by Chautauquans Dave and Kathy Pierson, who portrayed Carson City founding father Abe Curry and his daughter, Elvira Curry Cowen.

Abe talked at length to a small audience of history-enthusiasts about the opening of the mint and how Nevada became a state during the height of the Civil War.

“You should have seen the celebration in Carson City when the mint was approved,” said Abe.

He spoke on how he loved to fire his cannon in town “any chance he got” and fired that cannon, to the detriment of many windows in town, when the mint was approved.

It took some time for the mint itself to be built after the plans were approved.

Abe’s father Elvira also spoke about the mint being opened, and her participation as the adjuster.

Elvira, along with several other women, worked in the mint as adjusters and were provided specific work dresses that were burned every so often so the mint could reclaim the gold and silver dust that had accumulated in the fabric.

Abe Curry’s great-grand daughters, Ann Howell and Margaret Berry, were in attendance, and cut the celebratory cake which was passed out to the audience.

Mina Stafford of the Nevada State Museum said it’s important to involve the Chautauquan performers in order to give people a sense of connection with the past.

“We do it so we can have more of a connection and deep meaning about these people,” said Stafford. “Abe and Elvira, or Dave and Kathy, have done a lot of research to make sure that what they’re talking about is actually history.”

Mayor Bob Crowell was also in attendance, and said coming to these events is important to him as a personal level, not only as mayor but as a Carson City resident.

“We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our founders,” said Mayor Crowell. “They laid out what I believe is a beautiful community. I don’t think we appreciate the dedication of the people who built this city, and its history. I don’t think I’d be very proud of myself if I missed today.”

Commemorative medallions will be pressed at the mint until 3 p.m. today.

These special Mint150 events are leading up tot he Feb. 4 celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Carson City mint, which is the day that the first Carson City mint marked coins were created at the mint.

U.S. Mint Director David Ryder will be in attendance for the anniversary, and will strike the first sesquicentennial medallion on Coin Press No. 1.

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! On the schedule today we hav a Bridal Fair, Community Yoga, bike rides, and more! Check below to see what's going on for Sunday, Dec. 12.

Sunday, December 12
— Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge (all day). From Jan. 5-18, Winter Reading Challenge participants read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app.

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School in the South parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

— Community Yoga at Comma Coffee. 9 to 10 a.m. at 312 S. Carson St. Get up and get a stretch at Comma Coffee on Sunday. A yoga session will be held for interested attendees looking to start the morning off on a high note!

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through February 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Monday. Visit the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Dayton Wedding Faire this Sunday at Mark Twain Community Center. 12 to 4 p.m. at 500 Sam Clemens Ave. in Dayton at the corners of Rowan Gulch and Six Mile Canyon. We're bringing our very own bridal faire to Dayton this Sunday, Jan. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mark Twain Community Center. We will have several vendors there to chat with you and to help you get started on your wedding planning. Free admission, free parking and raffles, too. Vendor participation is free.

The Nevada men’s and women’s teams came away 1-1 against Utah State on Saturday. The women’s team earned its first conference win of the season with a 69-60 victory. The men’s team fell to Utah State on a snowy night in Logan, Utah.

A cold shooting night plagued Nevada in an 80-70 loss to Utah State on Saturday at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah.

Nevada shot just 38 percent from the floor and 43 percent from 3-point range to fuel Utah State’s dominant performance on both ends of the floor.

Utah State had a heavy advantage on the boards. The Aggies out-rebounded the Pack 43-28 and took away any second-chance opportunities.

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How many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?

Simply put, not many individuals, students or adults, take the time to step out and do something new. Well, CHS students, who enjoy dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, and even the special arts for students with disabilities, took up the challenge to participate in unleashing their inner artist in this year’s PTA Reflections contest with $500 available in prize money.

This year’s theme, ‘Look Within’, called for unique artistic interpretations. The winners are Literature: 1st Place Ryan Copeland for his nonfiction story My Voice and 2nd Place is Ava Covington for her poem Morning Routine. For Photography, 1st Place is Mariah Dunham with Trapped, 2nd Place is Trevor Castillo with Looking through the Darkness, and 3rd Place goes to Jazmin Arroy and Adventure Beyond the Streets. Visual Arts 1st Place goes to Kinsley Daggett and her ceramic sculpture, Where is My Mind, 2nd Place to Shiloh Cyphers’ Adobe Illustrator Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover; and 3rd Place to Alana Jeffries, landscape Stand Tall. The CHS PTA will be awarding the prizes at their meeting Jan.13 at 5:30 p.m. in the CHS Library. Visit the Reflections virtual art gallery to learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections.

THIS YEAR’S WINTERFEST THEME IS CARSON’S GOT GAME
Winterfest is almost here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto; it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “We will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21 during A3, and the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.

Winterfest begins with an assembly Jan. 17 during AB55, and dress-up days are here too. Jan. 21 dress-up is Sweet Dreams Candyland PJ day with a Just Dance lunchtime activity in the Big Gym, and the night-time activity is a tailgate party on the north grass from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with concessions sold and games like Corn-hole, Connect Four, Ladder Ball, and others. Jan. 22 is college, career, or graduation, Jan. 23 is favorite meme day, and Jan. 24 is class color with blue, red, green, or yellow.

The class color teachers will also be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly. Jan. 22 dress up is life, graduation, profession, and college day with the lunchtime activity being bingo and the nighttime activity being a movie night at CHS in Senator Square from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with free popcorn, water, and candy, but no outside drinks or backpacks are allowed.

Jan. 23 dress up is “What do you Meme — favorite meme with the lunchtime activity being board games and the nighttime activity being bowling at Carson Lanes from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and the crowning the royal court at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 dress up is Uno, class color dress up with the lunchtime activity being a pep rally and a Senator Square nighttime activity being a home basketball game against the Wooster Colts with a lights out black shirt or Winterfest shirt theme. Jan. 25 is the Winterfest dance from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in Senator Square. Tickets are on sale in Student Finance: $5 with and $7 without a student ID. Students must bring ID, and it is $15 at the door.

STAFF FINDS OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY COFFEE AND COMPANY
This time, it was the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Blue Crew who reached out to the administrators, teachers, and staff of CHS in order to host a monthly staff breakfast in the CHS Library’s lounge. Blue Crew and FCA provided some delicious food, coffee, and good old company to start off Friday morning. FCA adviser Ty McMillen commented about the event and instead of talking about the event or his FCA members, he said all the teachers talked about was how amazing the setup of the CHS Library is, how comfortable and inviting. “Ananda Campbell does such a great job in the library because she is there for the teachers and kids, knows teachers and kids by name, and provides a comfortable place for all of them to hang out before, during, and after school” said CHS teacher and FCA adviser Ty McMillen. “The entire morning was fantastic” he added. The idea to host monthly ‘We Are Senators’ library lounge gatherings came out of a desire to show appreciation for staff, because who does not love a good breakfast? Also, this fosters healthy staff relationships that will surely positively impact students.

WHAT TEACHERS DO ON WEEKENDS
The upcoming 2020 STEAM Conference is a free event in Reno. This year, the STEAM Conference is where Art and Tech collide. Nevada Museum of Art, in partnership with the Desert Research Institute’s Science Alive program, will host an annual statewide conference to explore best practices in STEAM Education. The conference is the most important state-wide event for exploring ideas and strategies that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Education into pioneering classroom practices which foster student creativity through engaging, hands-on workshops and nationally recognized keynote speakers. The 2020 focus is on the T in STEAM, highlighting, celebrating, and critiquing ways artists and interdisciplinary practitioners leverage new and emerging technologies to change the way people see the world.  Art about technology, art made with technology, and art made by technology all help to explore the human relationship to the increasingly digital and artificial world of the future. This event will take place at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty Street in Reno, Feb. 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register at nvsteam.org. For questions, call Educational Programs Professional Instructional Support Representative Andrew Snyder at 775-687-5943, or email him at asnyder@doe.nv.gov.

CHS GRADUATES TALK ABOUT COLLEGE LIFE
Through the eyes of former CHS graduates, all students are invited to a presentation in the CHS Library Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in order to get information on college life, living on and off campus, buying college meal plans, dealing with roommate problems, and the best place to buy college books, etc. Snacks will be provided.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLASS OF 2020 SENIOR PROJECTS
CHS Senior Projects for the class of 2020 are still ramping up, and the Senior Project Committee is looking for community members to volunteer to judge and review portfolios; reviewing takes place in April 2020, and judging for presentation day is April 27. This week’s Senior Project Spotlight is on CHS Physics teacher Jim Bean’s Honors Physics students who are tracking Asteroid 1520 Imatra and negative occultation This is a great opportunity to get involved with the CHS Senior Project program in order to support graduating seniors. Please sign up to volunteer at chsseniorproject.weebly.com. or contact Melisa Kunter at 283-1640, or email seniorproject@carson.k12.nv.us for more information.

SOLUTIONS AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM AVAILABLE
Both struggling and non-struggling students have the opportunity to improve their scores and abilities in the on-campus after school tutoring program. Do not wait for a parent, teacher, or counselor to have to speak in order to decide to improve grades and academic standing in all classes. The after school program not only provides skilled tutors, it also provides snacks and bus rides home, so do not wait, advocate for yourself before it is too late.

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS AT CHS AND BEYOND
Winter sports are here, and spring sports are just around the corner. Everyone in Carson City is always invited to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs. Please see the photographs of the CHS Girls Varsity Basketball team as they are gaining a wide array of attention as they move up to the top of the league in wins. Please go to carsonhigh.com and click ‘CHS Calendar’ on the left to find out dates, times, and locations of upcoming games.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
CHS Athletic Department’s Athletes of the Week are Luis Mayoral-Rivera for Varsity Boys Wrestling and Lilian Bouza for Varsity Girls Basketball. These athletes and all students who participate in school functions through leadership, clubs, and sports deserve a high level of recognition and congratulations.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Ryan Copeland is the CHS Student of the Week. According to his Language Arts teacher Regina White, “Ryan is eager to help me with anything I ever request in the Black Box Theatre or my classroom, and he is not even officially my Teaching Assistant.” White went on to say “Ryan was in Peter and the Starcatcher, CHS' fall theatre production, and this was his first time ever on stage; he was a star of both the cast and crew, and he has thrown himself into performing arts and has become a leader to the underclassmen in the theatre program.” Congratulations to Ryan Copeland.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
The first CHS Senior in the Spotlight for 2020 is Garrett Nussbaumer. Garrett is a goal-oriented young man who has found his passion serving in the armed forces. He is one of the most driven students I have seen. He knows exactly what he wants and works hard to get it done.

Academically speaking, Garrett is gifted in the sciences and in math. He pushes himself to take challenging courses and excels across the board. Garrett has consistently taken honors and AP classes, and he has also completed the mechanical engineering pathway. His cumulative weighted GPA is 4.66, and, in addition to being strong in the classroom, Garrett is a truly good person, always being extremely respectful and kind with both adults and other students.

This may also be seen in his lifelong desire to serve in the military. Currently, he is in his fourth year of NJROTC and is an integral part, actively participating in many of the elective programs, including orienteering, rifle team, academic team, physical training team and drill team. Garrett competed at the national level in orienteering and placed third on the midcourse. He is a strong leader, holding different leadership positions in NJROTC throughout high school including class leader, platoon guide, petty officer, and platoon commander.

He has also held the positions of staff sergeant and tech sergeant for the Civil Air Patrol, and he is one of the two current company commanders. Garrett gives back to his community through service projects in both ROTC and NHS, and he has already enlisted to serve in the United State Army. He will be training to be a Chinook helicopter repairman and hopes to someday become a pilot. — Contributed by CHS Counselor Nicole Hendee

— Senator Square columnist Phil Brady is an English teacher at Carson High School in Carson City, Nev.

A series of storm systems will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region beginning late Monday bringing strong, gusty winds, chances of rain and snow to the valley floors and feet of snow in the Sierra by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Moderate snow and very strong winds are likely for much of the region Monday night into Tuesday morning. A more powerful winter storm moves in Wednesday night through Thursday with even heavier snow and strong winds. A drier period is setting up the following week.

"We are watching and keeping an eye on the projective track on the Wednesday and Thursday storms," said Mark Deutschendorf, forecaster for the National Weather Service in Reno. "There are still a few days to keep an eye on projections, and chances for snow in the valleys. The mountains are still on track to receive a substantial amount of snow."

Meanwhile, a High Wind Watch is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday for the Greater Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley areas as well as Mono County. Southwest winds 25-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph possible. Gusts up to 75 mph possible along wind prone areas of US 395. Damaging winds could blow down trees, fences, and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be hazardous for high-profile vehicles. Severe turbulence is also likely for aviation.

The Weather Service expects a moderate storm in the Sierra on Tuesday. Totals for the Lake Tahoe Basin will be around an inch of snow with up to 5 inches in the higher terrain and along the crest. This first wave washes out as it moves south with very little accumulation expected south of Highway 50 or into the valleys.

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect with 2-5 inches possible for Sierra Valley and west of Susanville. Higher terrain could see 6-12 inches. There could be some travel impacts over Sierra passes and definitely for aviation in and around the Sierra.

Winds will be stronger with this wave, likely stronger than Saturday`s winds. A High Wind Watch has been issued; check back for potential upgrades to the forecast. Current gust estimates for western Nevada locations are in the 45-60 mph range late Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

Wind prone areas could see gusts to 80 mph and possible higher for some canyon openings in Mono County; definitely the strongest winds we've seen in a while. These winds will be a hazard to high profile vehicles and aviation interests.

Conditions improve Tuesday evening and overnight into early Wednesday morning. However, this break will be short-lived as the strongest wave of the week moves toward the region.

If you need to cross the Sierra, Wednesday is the day to do it, the weather service advises. Conditions are going to rapidly deteriorate Wednesday night into Thursday as a solid winter storm moves into the region. Winter storm watches have been added for the Sierra and northeast California where confidence is high in seeing major impacts.

A blended ensemble approach is yielding a high likelihood of feet of snow in the Sierra, with the highest numbers from Alpine County north, and up to a foot south of there, according to the weather service.

The other concern is the combination of strong winds and snow which may create blizzard conditions in the Sierra. Liquid totals have been trending down a bit for western Nevada, but are still high enough to bring the potential for decent snow accumulation along the Sierra front, with lesser amounts heading east toward the west central basin and range. While snow showers may linger in the Sierra through Friday morning, the bulk of the action will have ended by this point.

Winds are still looking strong and gusty Wednesday afternoon and night, but should begin to taper back with precipitation spilling over by Thursday morning. Sierra ridges, however, will remain elevated and there is the potential for stronger wind gusts to randomly mix down to the surface while heavier precipitation is ongoing.

At this point, gusts look like they could reach 40-50 mph in valley locations — stronger in wind prone areas — with over 100 mph likely across ridges. This means yet another round of travel impacts for high profile vehicles, choppy lake conditions, and turbulence and wind shear for aviation.

While a weak system may bring light snow showers to the Sierra and northeast California Saturday night into Sunday, overall, travel for MLK weekend does not look too bad. The longwave ensemble pattern would also suggest a warming and drying trend beyond the weekend with potentially limited mixing, according to the weather service.

For road information call 511 or go to NVRoads.com.

Swing into the New Year with the Mile High Jazz Band on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free, donations welcome.

The program, Cool Jazz in January, presents favorite big-band jazz tunes and feature the vocal stylings of Jakki Ford. Some tunes planned for this program are Ja-Da; Swing, Swing, Swing; Sweet Georgia Brown; and Chattanooga Choo-Choo.

Mile High Jazz Band events are supported in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For information about Cool Jazz in January and the Mile High Jazz Band, call 775-883-4154, or see the website MileHighJazz.com. For information on other events at Living the Good Life, see facebook.com/livingthegoodlifecc.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 13-19, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— Ormsby Boulevard closed between Comstock and Newman Place, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect 10 minute delays.

— Washington Street closed between Ormsby Boulevard and Division Street, all week. Possible 10 minute delays.

— Daily single-block closures on Washington Street between Mountain Street and Ormsby Boulevard, follow detours.

— Phillips Street closed at Washington Street, all week. Follow detours.

— Elizabeth Street closed at Washington all week. Follow detours.

— Mountain Street closed at Washington, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Possible 10 minutes delays.

— Sunset Way closed at Washington Street, all week. Follow detours.

— Richmond Avenue closed at Washington Street, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Possible 10 minute delays.

— Bulette Drive closed at Washington Street all week. Follow detours.

— Bunker Hill Drive closed at Washington Street, all week. Follow detours.

— Ormsby Boulevard closed at Washington Street, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Truck crossing use caution.

— Longview Way between Waterford Place and Washington Street, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect 10 minute delays.

— Idaho Street will be closed between Fairview Drive and Colorado Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— The intersection of Arrowhead Drive and Goni Road will have reduced lanes for shoulder work, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., use caution.

— The Intersection of College Parkway and Northgate Lane will have shifted, narrowed lanes for shoulder work, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., use caution.

— E Robinson Street will be reduced to a single lane between N. Carson and N Stewart Street, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— N Plaza Street will be reduced to a single lane at E Robinson Street, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Industrial Park Drive will be reduced to a single lane between California Street and Idaho, Monday through Friday, 7: a.m. to 4 p.m.

— I-580 and access ramps may have periodic night-time lane closures between East Lake Boulevard and Fairview Drive, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., until further notice.

— Roop Street will have periodic reduced lanes from Northridge Drive to William Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle accident near the intersection of Roop and Long streets.

The crash was reported at 12:46 p.m. First responders arriving on scene report a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage. No serious injuries were reported, however, arriving CCSO deputies requested fire department personnel to evaluate two small children for any injuries.

Traffic is being diverted around the crash. Motorists can expect delays.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our inaugural “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event on Feb. 20, 2020 at the Carson Nugget, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Our “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event is an opportunity for the community to recognize the Honorees who are sharing their time, expertise, compassion and motivation to help other women or girls. The 12 “Women Helping Women” Honorees are:

Adrianne Alexander

Seena Drapala
President Emeritus, Society of Women Engineers, Sierra Nevada Section
Sponsored by Society of Women Engineers, Sierra Nevada Section

Marty Elzy
Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader for Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Sponsored by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

Melanie Fry
Nurse Navigator at Carson Tahoe Breast Center
Sponsored by Tahoe Carson Radiology

Erika Lera
Family Advocate Supervisor at Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Sponsored by Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society

Natalie Molleson
Chair, Nevada Builders Foundation & Account Executive at Pro Group
Sponsored by Nevada Builders Alliance

Dawn Morgan
Human Resource Manager at Eagle Valley Children's Home
Sponsored by Eagle Valley Children's Home

Samantha Szoyka
Youth Program Coordinator at Partnership Carson City
Sponsored by Partnership Carson City

Traci Trenoweth
Sexual Assault Response Advocates Program Coordinator at Advocates to End Domestic Violence
Sponsored by Greater Nevada Credit Union

Dr. Jennifer Verive
Adjunct Faculty, Western Nevada College & Faculty Advisor for AAUW Capital (NV) Branch
Sponsored by Western Nevada College Foundation

Molly Walt
Executive Director for the State of Nevada Commission for Women
Sponsored by the Nevada Commission for Women

Valeri Wood
Clinical Social Worker at Carson Professional Group
Sponsored by Allison MacKenzie

The Carson City community is invited to join us as we celebrate the many efforts of women in our community who are providing outstanding support, care, mentoring, and encouragement to other women or girls.

Tickets to the “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event are $40 each and can be purchased online at www.sicarsoncity.org. Guests will enjoy no-host cocktails, our “Experiences Last a Lifetime” silent auction, dinner and dessert, Keynote Speaker Susan Sorenson, the Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Dream Center and our 2019 Soroptimist Ruby Award Recipient, our 2020 “Women Helping Women” Honoree Recognition ceremony, and our 2020 Soroptimist Ruby Award presentation.

Opportunities for event and table sponsorships and event program advertising are also available. Sponsorships and advertising will end on Friday, Feb. 7 and tickets sales will end on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, so be sure to purchase your tickets, sponsorship or advertising early to ensure your attendance at this empowering community recognition event.

Be sure to visit and follow Soroptimist International of Carson City on our Facebook page @SICarsonCity to learn more about our twelve “Women Helping Women” Honorees over the next five weeks. Each Honoree will be highlighted so that we can share her contributions to helping women or girls in our community.

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of domestic battery after an alleged physical confrontation regarding a teen's poor grades in school, a sheriff's deputy report states.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to a residence for a domestic battery that had occurred. Deputies met with a teenage girl who stated she had gotten into an argument with her step-father over getting poor grades in school.

She said the man grabbed her by the neck collar, pulling her close, cocked his fist and pushed her. She said she fell and hit the left side of her face into the wall. Her mother then got in between her and the man, at which point he slapped the mother in the face.

Deputies went to the residence and made contact with the man and asked what had happened. The man told deputies, “she got straight F’s and I got in her a**,” the arrest report states.

Deputies asked the man to explain what happened during the conversation, and which point the man said “where are we going with this,” the report states. Deputies told the man to place his hands behind his back.

The man then said “no, no, why!” while stepping back, resisting to place his hands behind his back, according to the report. Deputies pulled him off the porch, at which point he complied and was placed in handcuffs, the report states.

Deputies determined the man was the primary aggressor for suspected domestic battery and he was arrested. Bail: $3,137.

— A 33-year-old transient man was arrested in the area of S. Stewart Street and Little Lane Saturday morning for driving with expired vehicle registration, driving without a valid driver’s license, and driving without insurance.

According to the report, deputies were in the area of South Carson Street when they conducted a registration check on a vehicle at a red light, which showed as being expired since July.

Deputies stopped the vehicle and both occupants were immediately verbally uncooperative, according to the report.

The driver began demanding a sergeant and refused to provide his documents and driver’s license. Both driver and passenger stated they were “traveling” and that the deputies had no reason to stop them.

The deputy said he would call a sergeant, however, if he didn’t provide his driver’s license he would be placed under arrest for delaying and obstructing the traffic stop. The man then provided his Connecticut identification card.

Deputies asked the man if he had an address where a summons could be sent. The man said he did not have an address since he was a “traveler.” The deputy determined since he did not have an address it was necessary to place him under arrest. Bail: $1,001.

— A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of N. Carson Street and W. William Street for obstructing and resisting a public officer and being an ex-felon failing to register.

According to the report, a sergeant had been patrolling in the area of N. Carson and W. William when he heard a car horn honking repeatedly. The sergeant made contact with the vehicle to make sure the occupant was OK. Then a man exited the vehicle and began yelling and cursing at him. The sergeant told the man to get back in the vehicle, but instead the man approached him.

Other deputies arrived on scene, and reported seeing a man who was actively pulling away from the sergeant and yelling “extremely loud,” the report states.

Deputies placed the man in handcuffs and he began to calm down. Deputies determined he had a lengthy criminal history and was required to register as an ex-felon.

Deputies asked where he lived, and he told them, which was a different address than he had previously been registered at. Deputies asked if he knew he had to register with the Sheriff’s Office since he was a convicted felon.

The man stated he knew he had to register, but “has not had time.” He was taken into custody without issue. Bail: $654.

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.

Sierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School will be two of the schools showcased at the National School Choice Fair on Saturday, February 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.

Organized by the School Choice Coalition, this free, family-friendly event will provide students and parents the opportunity to meet representatives from 35 area private schools, ranging from pre-school to high school, who will be on hand to provide important data about the excellence, individualization, and affordability of private school education.

“The goal of the National School Choice Fair is to introduce the community to the comprehensive excellence, individualization, and affordability of school choice options,” fair representative and Sierra Lutheran Director of School Development Brian Underwood stated. “Education is not one-size fits all, so when it comes to the breadth of educational, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of each student, parents should be aware of the options available to them.

“This unique gathering will educate students and parents on the best fit for them, and how schools work with families to make it work financially.”

One of the topics open for discussion at the fair will be how schools can partner with families to educate them on the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship, which can provide up to $8,262 in financial aid.

Earlier this year, a report released by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) showed that nearly 70 percent of students receiving the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship experienced a positive standardized test score change based on six standardized measurements analyzed.

“The true value of school choice comes down to understanding the right fit for each student,” Underwood continued. “And understanding all the options and available resources to find that perfect fit.”

In addition to the booths being represented by each school, the fair will also host a variety of activities for children, including a Scavenger Hunt, face painting, photo booth, entertainment for kids, snacks and drinks.

For more information about the School Choice Fair visit nevadaschoolchoice.com.

We often call many of our spring perennial flowers bulbs. However, botanically speaking, not everything we call a bulb is a true bulb. For example, is an iris a bulb? A corm? Or something else, such as a rhizome or tuber?

This was a question that came up recently for Cory, The Greenhouse Project manager, farmer and me. All of these are underground storage organs for plants. Each can be propagated by division. The general term geophyte includes all of the above.

True bulbs are layered on the inside much like an artichoke and are made up of fleshy modified leaves called scales. They might be onion-like bulbs with dry outer skins called tunics, as in tulips, narcissi, daffodils, hyacinths, garlic or onions. Or, they might be non-tunicate bulbs without outer skins, such as lilies. When cut in half vertically, you would find all the structures you find in a bud – the flowers and leaves. The shoots emerge from the top pointy bit of the bulb and the roots from the bottom, or basal plate.

Corms, while similar to bulbs do not have fleshy scales. Instead, they are solid and round. While they have a basal plate as a bulb does, they are flatter than bulbs. Gladiolas, anemones, freesias and crocuses are corms.

Although rhizomes are stems, they grow underground horizontally, just below the surface of the soil. The “eyes” or buds grow upward from the underground portion to produce new aboveground stems and leaves at intervals along the rhizome. More plants can be propagated by cutting the rhizome into sections with at least one eye and plant per section. It turns out an iris is a fleshy rhizome as are peonies and lilies of the valley.

Tubers make me think of potatoes. The tuber is the uppermost portion of a thick underground stem that is usually fat and often round. They do not grow horizontally as rhizomes do. They do not have basal plates as bulbs do. They too can be cut into one eye per section to create a new plant. The term tuber often covers anything that isn’t one of the above. Examples of tubers (besides the potato) include caladiums, dahlias and tuberous begonias. Oddly enough, daylilies grow from tubers that are long and slender rather than fat and round.

I love the plant world and another horticultural question is resolved. Call them all bulbs or sound like a true botanist and call them “geophytes!”

— JoAnne Skelly is an Associate Professor & Extension Educator Emerita at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She can be reached at skellyj@unce.unr.edu.

Moving forward to the first day of the work week, we're looking at sunny skies then blustery conditions Monday night and a slight chance of snow showers in the valleys into Tuesday morning. Activities around the capital city include the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet, plus a free yoga class at the community center and more. Read on for details.

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Monday

— Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City opens to the public. For the first time, the general public can get a glimpse of life at Stewart Indian School, 130 years after the government boarding school opened in Carson City and 40 years after it was closed. The new Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum — long a dream of alumni and tribal leaders in the state — opens its doors on Monday, Jan. 13. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Stewart Indian School is located at 5500 Snyder Ave., in Carson City. The Cultural Center & Museum occupies what was once the school’s administrative building. More than $4.5 million in funding from the Nevada Legislature in 2017 and 2019, along with the support of governors Brian Sandoval (2017) and Steve Sislolak (2019), were utilized for the renovation. The State of Nevada also funded contracts with Gallagher and Associates of San Francisco and Pacific Studio of Seattle to work with the museum staff and the Stewart Alumni Cultural Advisory Committee to tell the stories from the student perspective in a new permanent exhibit called “Our Home, Our Relations.”

— Carson City Library's 2020 Winter Reading Challenge now underway. As we get a start on 2020, many have made it a New Year's resolution to read more books. Carson City Library has made it easier for those hoping to get a solid footing on their pledges and is offering prizes to boot as part of its 2020 Winter Reading Challenge. Not only are readers encouraged to take in tremendous books and peruse the daily news, but they can earn raffle tickets to win prizes. Now through Saturday, Jan. 18, Winter Reading Challenge participants are encouraged to read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. To participate, register online at https://carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org, this will also be where you log all reading (or listening) for you and your family. For assistance, email creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org or visit the Carson City Library's Information Desk during open hours. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app. Raffle winners will be chosen via online drawing and awarded by age group: 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and 18-plus. The more hours read, the more tickets earned. All time tracking and ticket collection is done via an online app.
Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020
Patrons who took part in Carson City Library's Summer Learning Challenge will not need to make a new account to sign up. The Carson City Library's Winter Reading Challenge is just one of many similar programs held across the country, sponsored by Penguin Random House (PRH). Last year PRH winter reading programs enrolled 65,323 readers nationwide, who logged more than 150,000 books and 225,000 hours of reading.

— Photo Finished 2020: Student Art Exhibition at the Brick. Daily through March 26. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public now through March 26, 2020, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Carson High students include Jackie Garza, Ansley Griffin, Karla Herrera, Meagan Kiesow, Kayee Konze, Kailee Luschar, Vanessa Martinez, Haley Trost, and Valerie Wamsley. The artists are all students in Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photography class. Mrs. Ferrin said, “The work is the students’ ‘capstone project,’ a culmination of all four years of photographic work.” For this exhibition, she asked students to create a cohesive body of images around a central theme of their own choice.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Saludos Amigos. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from now through January 29, 2020. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. In this installation, Favela will collage imagery from famous animated films that depict Latin American culture. Using his signature "piñata style" Favela will make large scale murals with tissue paper and glue that will break down images from films like “The Three Caballeros”, “The Emperor's New Groove” and “Coco.” These films celebrate Latin American culture but through the investigation of the imagery, Favela will highlight the exoticism and Hollywood fantasy that falsely represents an entire culture. Favela, a Las Vegas native, makes work in a piñata style exploring his identity as a Latino from Las Vegas with Mexican and Guatemalan parents. He makes his work with traditional craft materials like tissue paper and cardboard, making anything from sculptures to large scale paper installations.

— Open studio basic painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King Street. Students will work on their own paintings from subject matter they have chosen. The instructor, Mark Tompkins, will work one-on-one with each student to help them complete their project from start to finish. Each student must supply their own materials. Students may choose to paint in either water colors, oils, or acrylic paints.

— Michael Bennet advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon. 11:30 a.m. The Michael Bennet presidential campaign will be center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With a record 13 candidates still vying for the nomination, these luncheons afford Democrats who remain undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses an opportunity to put hard questions to campaign representatives on a whole range of issues. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13th, at the Carson City Round Table Pizza, 3325 Retail Drive just off College Parkway. Sponsored by the Democratic Men’s Committee, these luncheons help keep the lights on at Carson City’s Democratic HQ. An all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar lunch buffet is available for $7.99. Water is free, extra charge for fountain drinks. Suggested donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but are not required. All are welcome. For further information contact Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

— Free Partnership Carson City Yoga class continues Mondays through February. 11:15 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join Partnership Carson City for its second free Wellness Yoga series Mondays at 5:15 p.m. for one hour at the Carson City Community Center. All ages and genders can attend to take a physical and mental break as well as approach pain management in a holistic way, said Hannah McDonald, executive director of Partnership Carson City. "We are encouraging our community to take control of their pain through weekly yoga sessions," McDonald said. "Yoga is a proven method to reduce chronic pain. We hope through these series attendees will see a reduction in their use of pain-relieving medications." Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring mats, though Partnership has limited supplies. The course is taught by independent contractor Adria White. Sessions are being offered Jan. 6, 13 and 27 as well as Feb. 3, 10 and 24. The community center is located at 851 E. William St. Enter on the west side of the center, the side of the library, and head to the Tahoe Room. Classes are first come, first served with room for approximately 35 attendees.

— Monday night throwing class at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson Street. Drop in sessions are $45 or $175 for a 6 week, open start class, including open studio anytime during the 6 weeks. For more information or to schedule studio time visit the Ogres-Holm Pottery Website or Facebook page or by calling 775-461-3616.

— West Coast Swing Dance. 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, 4600 Snyder Ave. Join the High Sierra Swing Club every Monday for a night filled with West Coast Swing dancing! Beginners class at 5:30 followed by an Intermediate class at 6:30, $8 each. Free social dance following lessons from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones and around bus stops.

School officials are taking note of a rash of student vs. vehicle accidents reported in Washoe County, where more than two dozen students have been hit by cars since the first day of school less than four months ago.

“When it comes to student and pedestrian safety, we want all drivers to treat their vehicles with as much respect and attention as they would a loaded gun,” the district’s Winter 2019 Newsletter read. “As safe and as cautious as you may feel while driving your car, van or truck, we encourage you to repeatedly reevaluate and assess your speed, focus, attention and respect while traveling around and through school zones, drop-off and pick-up lanes and surrounding side streets.”

“It only takes a split second and an unexpected bolt from an unfocused, inexperienced teen or grade-schooler,” the newsletter read. “It may be dark or the sun shining too bright. It may be the behavior of another impatient, uncourteous driver. You may be distracted by music, cell phones, breakfast or lunch. You may not have seen the posted speed limit or school zone. You may be late. You may be mentally focused too deeply on deadlines that need to be met. It only takes a split second, and all can be lost.”

The Carson City School District believes the increase of inattentiveness from both students and drivers may not only be isolated to Washoe County, but similar near-misses are being reported in Carson City also.

Cheri Fletcher, transportation department supervisor with the Carson City School District, said several of her bus drivers have reported drivers blowing through flashing red stop lights and signs when buses were stopped and dropping students off who were crossing streets.

“Our drivers are doing the best they can to ensure safety, but something needs to change among drivers in our community,” Fletcher said. “We need to see a cultural shift in the way people drive in school zones and around bus stops.”

In December of 2018, the Carson City School District and Board of Trustees recognized Bus Driver Greg Hoeger with a Certificate of Merit for his immediate attention and awareness that helped save the life of a student passenger.

“We have some incredible individuals within our school district working in transportation and as crossing guards, and they are doing an amazing job ensuring the children get to and from school safely.” Richard Stokes, superintendent for the school district, said. “They are out there in the traffic, and it is really tough for them sometimes. So we are pleading with the driving members of our community to please operate their vehicles safely and be more alert.”

Stokes also said he has had some conversations with Sheriff Ken Furlong of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and they have indicated there will be a more hyper-focused effort to target drivers making poor decisions and those who are distracted.

Furlong said there has been an outcry from all sorts of people about the conduct of both drivers and pedestrians. Much of the problem is people just not paying attention. Drivers and pedestrians are on their phones, snacking, not obeying lights and signs.

Additionally, the school district has offered the following safety tips for drivers.

— Slow down. Speed may likely be the No. 1 contributor in most accidents.

— Stay alert and free of all distractions. Put all cell phones, away and refrain from eating, drinking or adjusting the radio.

— Make visual eye-contact with pedestrians. Be prepared to stop at all marked crosswalks. Wave them across if you are stopped at a marked crosswalk.

— Make sure your windshields are clean, clear and unobstructed. Turn on your headlights.

— Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections. Be courteous to other drivers. Let another car back-out of parking stalls or go before you.

— Remain in your vehicle at all times in the drop-off and pick-up lane.

— Be aware of bicyclists and skateboarders whose approaches to crosswalks may be much swifter than those of pedestrians.

— Come to a complete stop providing adequate distance if pedestrians are crossing or preparing to cross.

— Never pass another vehicle that has stopped or is slowing down at a crosswalk.

— Do not perform a U-turn within school zones.

PENALTIES FOR COMMON SCHOOL-RELATED TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
It may be a jaw-dropping experience to read the ticket fee associated with traffic offenses in school zones, and rightly so. It should sting a little bit, officials said. It should be somewhat of a hardship to help thwart future infractions.

With the looming possibility of seriously injuring, or worse, a student or beloved child in our community, below is a list of penalties and fines associated with common school-related traffic violations.

— Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk earns a $195 ticket and 4 demerit points on your driver’s license.

— Performing a U-turn in a school zone may cost you upwards of $115 and 3 demerits.

— Using a cell phone while driving in a school zone or anywhere else may land you with a minimum $115 fine.

— Speeding in in excess of 10 miles-per-hour over the limit in marked school zones may fit you with a minimum $115 fine and as many as 2 demerit points.

— Passing a school bus while the lights are flashing and stopping arm is extended will cost you $250 on your first offense, $500 on the second and $1,000 on your third or subsequent violations with your driver’s license suspended for 6 months and 3 demerits for each offense.

— Running a stop sign may also cost you as much as 4 demerits and a minimum $150 in traffic violation fees.

— Exiting or entering a vehicle in an active lane of traffic may land you a $115 fine.

— Parking unlawfully on the sidewalk, crosswalk, driveway or in a bike lane may cost $90 in parking fines.

— Parallel parking more than 18 inches from the curb may cost as much as $115.

— Parking in a handicapped zone or stall will cost a minimum of $355 in fines and court fees.

Carson Tahoe Health is pleased to announce Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center was recognized Thursday, Jan. 9 for its diligent efforts in advocacy, community connections, and support for those experiencing a mental health and, or substance use crisis. The 31st annual Human Services Awards named Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center Agency of the Year.

“Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Services was incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Christina Sapien, Director of Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Services. “Our team of outstanding mental health professionals work hard to meet the needs of the people we serve.” 

The mission of the Human Services Network is to create connections, share information, strengthen providers, and support and advocate for good public policy thus assuring the provision of quality human services in Northern Nevada. Annually, the organization honors people and organizations throughout the region who actively participate in its mission within their own fields and professional careers.

In 2019, HSN named “access to healthcare and mental health” one of their top legislative priorities. Additionally, Carson Tahoe Health once again saw the need for mental health services bubble to the top of its Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, completed in 2019.

Supporting Mallory BHS is just one way to support the region’s efforts in workforce development, crisis services, and the expansion of treatment options so that each and every member of the community has access, should they need it.

“It is humbling to work with these dedicated champions who promote mental health services and advocacy to serve many individuals in mental health or substance abuse crisis,” Sapien said. “Our relationships with local Sheriff Departments and other community partners have been strengthened as a result of our joint efforts.” 

Since opening in January 2017, the Carson Tahoe Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center (Mallory) has served as a safety net for the community, through immediate psychiatric help and paving a pathway for patients’ recovery. In 2019, a generous multi-year pledge of $800,000 by the Mallory Foundation (bringing their total support of Carson Tahoe to over $2 Million) allowed for the expansion of Carson Tahoe’s Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center, more than doubling the center’s capacity for treatment.

“Before Mallory opened their doors, patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis had limited treatment options,” said Michelle Joy, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and at Carson Tahoe Health. “Most patients ended up in the emergency department or jail. Many were kept in the Emergency Department on psychiatric hold for up to six days until a bed was available in a treatment facility.”

To learn more about the comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach of the Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center, visit CarsonTahoe.com/BHS.

Located at 775 Fleischmann Way in Carson City, the Mallory Behavioral Health Crisis Center can be reached directly at (775) 445-8889, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Law enforcement, Emergency Responders, and Emergency Rooms may also directly phone the center to triage anyone who is in mental health and/or substance use crisis. Additionally, community providers can also refer potential clients to the center.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance would like to remind consumers that Medicare Supplement plans C and F, also known as Medigap C and F, are no longer available to newly eligible consumers, as of Jan. 1, 2020.

Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”), a law which states that Medicare Supplement plans will no longer be allowed to cover the Part B deductible to newly eligible individuals on or after January 1, 2020. That is why consumers who turned 65 or who first became eligible for Medicare due to age, disability or end-stage renal disease on or after January 1, 2020 will not have the option to purchase Medicare Supplement plans C or F because those plans cover the Part B deductible.

This does not affect consumers whose 65th birthday was before January 1, 2020 or those who first became eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020 and had already purchased those plans before such date as these are “grandfathered” plans. Similarly, consumers eligible for Medicare before Jan. 1, 2020 but have not yet enrolled in such plans, may still be able to purchase one of these plans.

“Considering purchasing supplemental coverage for Medicare is a personal decision,” said Insurance Commissioner Barbara Richardson. “To aid consumers in reaching that decision, the Division has developed several resources and we suggest taking time to educate yourself on your options.”

The Division encourages consumers to contact a licensed agent, broker, producer or consultant to assist in selecting appropriate Medicare Supplement insurance coverage. In addition, consumers are also encouraged to learn more about these products by reading the Division’s Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Comparison Guide located on the Division’s website at http://doi.nv.gov/News-Notices/Publications/

The Division also has available on its website a Medicare Supplement Rate Lookup Tool at http://doi.nv.gov/Health_Insurance_Rates/Medicare_Supplement_Rates/. The rates on this tool are for all ages and zip codes in Nevada. Once a consumer has input their information on the tool, the available plans based on this information will be displayed.

While the rates displayed are the effective rates based on smoking status, gender, location and age, the actual premium rate each company charges may be based on a number of different factors.

About the Nevada Division of Insurance
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 2018, the Division investigated more than 3,100 consumer complaints and recovered over $8.4 million on behalf of consumers. For more information about the Division of Insurance, visit DOI.NV.GOV.